The Nail in the Crows Coffin
Adelaide needed a win, and for
the first quarter dominated just like Carlton did. But Collingwood turned it
around with a 7 goal to 2 goal second quarter and from there it was Collingwood
as they stormed to victory by 27 points, 17.9.111 to 12.12.84. The loss ends
the Crows’ finals hopes, leaving them to ponder next year’s aspirations while
the Magpies still set their sights on the top four.
Best on ground is again,
Pendlebury with 2 goals, 42 disposals, 19 kicks, 23 handballs, 6 marks, 5
tackles and a Dream Team score of 153. Lynch was best on ground for the Crows
with a 4 goal haul but it wasn’t enough to win the game.
The Crows now play out the
rest of the season with a game against Geelong. A loss there will crush any
chance of a very long short finals appearance (for any chance, Adelaide would
need to win all games from here on out and then it would come down to
percentage). The Magpies play the Suns at Metricon as they look to bring
themselves closer to a top four entry.
My tips: 1 from 1.
Hawks Clinical Against Power
The Power were never going to
be in it with the Hawks slotting 6 goals before Port scored their first goal
for the game, though they provided a challenge when they trailed by just 2
goals at half-time, but another 6 goal to 2 goal quarter secured the win, the
fourth was purely defending a 31 point lead, which was extended to a 45 point
victory.
Best on ground is a tie
between Roughead and Gunston. The pairing was almost identical all game. They had
10 goals, 26 disposals, 22 kicks, 4 handballs, 15 marks and 3 tackles between
them.
The Hawks will continue their
tough battle for top spot with Geelong next week when they play the Bulldogs in
another demolition while the Power face Saint Kilda who could have a
controversial side next week if Milne is selected again.
My tips: 2 from 2.
Cats Strangle the Demons
Demons were never expected to win and the Cats took
full advantage of it, allowing the Demons only 1 goal per quarter while kicking
multiple themselves. The positive for the Demons is that the Cats didn’t score more than 100 points (although coming close).
Best on ground was Johnson for the Cats who had Dream
Team field day with 1 goal, 38 disposals, 23 kicks, 15 handballs, 6 marks, 8
tackles and 156 DT points.
The Cats continue their battle with Hawthorn when they
play the Crows while the Demons take the Lions on in the Northern Territory.
My tips: 3 from 3.
Tigers Break the Hoodoo
It was close in Cairns and the Suns are now becoming a
threatening force in Queensland. Richmond’s inaccuracy, while ending up being
what won the game for them, nearly lost it for them. 6.17 is atrocious kicking
and was really what kept the Suns in the game. If the Tigers want to play
finals, they have to put away sides like Gold Coast.
Best on ground would go to however played on Garry
Ablett, but since I can’t remember who that was, I’ll award a secondary Best on
ground to Pettard from the Tigers who had 24 disposals, 20 kicks, 4 handballs,
11 marks and 7 tackles scoring 132 DT points.
The Tigers have a chance for redemption when they play
the Dockers in Melbourne while the Suns play a threatening Collingwood on the
Gold Coast.
My tips: 4 from 4
Blues break the Losing Streak
A Controversial match for one reason: Stephen Milne
was allowed to play. For those who aren’t familiar with Milne, he has been
charged with 4 counts of rape dating back to 2009. After a quarter-time lead,
the Blues tore the Saints to shreds to win by 36 points.
Best on ground goes to Henderson from Carlton who
kicked 4 goals, 16 disposals, 14 kicks, 2 handballs and 12 marks.
Carlton have a Friday Night match against North
Melbourne who will be discussed next while the Saints play Port at Etihad
My tips: 5 from 5
The Northern Collapse
North Melbourne failed to do this week, what they did
last week: play four quarters. They played three, arguably they played two with
the Lions outscoring them in the last two quarters. So what happened? North
just stopped. After halftime they no longer seemed interested in playing
anymore. 17.3 is incredible accuracy but it goes to show that if you don’t have
the defensive pressure to go with it, teams can come back and defeat you. What
is surprising is that North had more possessions and more inside 50’s and
managed to lose, once again, snatching defeat from the claws or victory.
Best on ground goes to both a Kangaroo and a Lion.
Petrie once again best on ground with a 5 goal haul while Rockliff for the
Lions had a DT domination scoring 134 points.
North Melbourne face Carlton as stated above in an
important match. A loss will be season ending while a win while just keep
finals prospects alive while the Lions battle the Demons in the Northern
Territory.
My tips: 5 from 6.
Swans Win the “Battle of the Bridge”
I hope you were sitting down when you read that. The win
was expected. The 129 point belting was not so expected. That’s all I’m saying.
Take your pick from the Swans for Best on ground
because choices are plenty.
The Swans battle West Coast, who have proven that they
can hold their own against the top sides, at Subi next week while the Giants
face another potential belting at the hands of Essendon.
My tips: 6 from 7.
Fremantle’s 17th
Premiership
I do of course mean Derby win. Fremantle fans seem to
get the two confused. It was a close game for three quarters and the Eagles
held momentum at the end of the third even though there were only 2 points in
it, before Fremantle somehow started getting away with questionable antics. For
example, what does Jack Darling have to do to earn a holding free kick. It happened
at least 6 times with no mention from the umpires. The Highlight excluding the
small lead for the Eagles was Pavlich being reported. I’d like to see him get 6
weeks to right the wrong last week for McKernon. Embley should be cleared as he
had eyes for the ball, the collision with Pearce was a complete accident,
although the knowing the MRP and how they like crucifying the Eagles players
will probably get 4 weeks up to 5 weeks with a “Bad Record” (despite being
looked at only once this season).
Best on ground, despite being held, was Darling who
should have 11 goals but only had a 5 goal bag (his other 6 goals should’ve
come from the 6 missed holding free kicks).
Fremantle play Richmond, most likely without Pavlich
who will be gone for at least a week (again knowing how the MRP love the
Dorkers players) while the Eagles battle it out with the Swans to keep the
prospect of a top 8 entry alive as they slipped only percentage to 10th.
My tips: 6 from 8.
Bombers Win Against the Dogs
I again bet you were glad you were sitting down for
that one. The win expected, although earned against a fighting Bulldogs.
Best on ground was Winderlich who is a new name and
put on a clinic for the Bulldogs with 4 goals, 24 disposals, 14 kicks, 10
handballs, 13 marks, 7 tackles and a 153 point DT score.
The Bulldogs battle Hawthorn while the Bombers can
pencil a win against the Giants.
My tips: 7 from 9.
Now, I did make a mistake last week, I miscounted. I had
89, not 90 in total.
Total tips: 96 from 129 games
74.42% correct
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