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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]Some massive games this weekend! Essendon v Geelong, Hawthorn v Sydney, Richmond v Port!
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]So good.
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PS: Carn the Bombers!

I will not concede that words summing up the ORFFL round just past will not be written.




<strong style='font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;]POPANYINNING PYRITE [/b]1225 Def by [span style='font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit;]SARAH ISLAND SAVAGES 1422
[span style='font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit;]Popanyinning Pyrite
BEST: Luke Shuey (139), Andrew Swallow (134), Ben CUNNINGTON (108), David Myers (104)
SPLIT: [span style='font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-family: inherit;]276/471/65/267/146
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<p style='font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; background-color: #ffffff;]BEST: David Mundy (115), #Christensen|Allen|GEE (177), Mitch Robinson (105),...

Marble Bar 1044 d Nunawading 961
Marble Bar records its first win for the year over an injury-hit Nunawading team. A solid defensive effort by Marble Bar is rounded out by a starring performance from Jezza Cameron up forward. Meanwhile Ryan Lester played his best ever game for the Nuffers, gaining 5 votes in the Les W, while JPK, O'Meara and Mohr also scored well.

Lovely Banks 1015 d Gundagai 908
The lads from Lovely Banks notch up their first ever win in ORFFA play with a 107-point victory over a gallant Gundagai, who were 4 players short and still almost got over the line. Lovely Banks, unexpectedly hit by injury also this week, were led by Swan (5 Les W votes), Thompson and the mighty Canadian Myke Pike. For Gundagai, Jono Griffin again led the way, with support from ROK and Rockliff. Hardingham's effort might see him receive more playing time in the future.

Powlett Plains 1383 d Cradle Mountain 1321
The Packers bright start to the year continues, with a great win over the Devils. Old stagers Hodge and Nick Reiwoldt led 8 players in triple figures for the Packers, while Pendles' 161 was enough for 5 Les W votes, but not enough to lead the Devils over the line. Dale Thomas' 150 bodes well for future scoring for Cradle Mountain.

Charlie's Opening 1409 d Whitsundays 1031
The Spelunkers enjoyed a massive win over the Warriors, with 7 100+ scores led by Andrew Swallow in the middle. Petrie's return to form will also delight the Spelunkers' fans. For the Warriors, a number of players with down weeks - only Boak and Warnock reaching the ton.

Iron Knob 1482 d Gariwerd 1278
Iron Knob again went 'whack' with its scoring stick to comfortably defeat a game Gariwerd team by 204 points. Shuey, Harbrow and Ablett led the Codpieces with 130+. Christensen's 177 earned him 5 Les W votes in a stellar performance for the Cockies, while improved depth and performances from 'lesser lights' would be heartening for...

Today's article is from Charles Happell at BackPageLead.com.au
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<p style='margin-bottom: 1.3em; outline: 0px; font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 22px;]You may not agree with everything the former Victorian Premier says - in fact, it's quite possible you agree with absolutely nothing he says - but it's vitally important for the health of the AFL's delicate ecosystem that he be allowed to say it.
<p style='margin-bottom: 1.3em; outline: 0px; font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 22px;]For without him, there is a vacuum of constructive criticism about the league (short of the same two or three voices in the media) and how it is run. Other eminent footballing administrators - presidents, CEOs, Hall of Famers - are either too timid to say what they think or too compromised because their clubs are the benificiaries of significant AFL equalisation funds. So best not to rock the boat.
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]Teams will be coming out soon. Let all hope that they're a lot kinder than last week!
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Geelong v Essendon

Etihad Stadium, Friday May 10, 7.50pm
Geelong

FB: Andrew Mackie, Tom Lonergan, Corey Enright

HB: Cameron Guthrie, Harry Taylor, Taylor Hunt

C: Mitch Duncan, Jimmy Bartel, Steven Motlop

HF: Allen Christensen, Steve Johnson, Billie Smedts

FF: Mathew Stokes, Tom Hawkins, James Podsiadly

Fol: Trent West, Joel Selwood, James Kelly

Int: Jackson Thurlow, Jordan Schroder, Mark Blicavs, George Horlin-Smith
In: Schroder, Thurlow

Out: Joel Corey, Jordan Murdoch
Essendon

FB: Michael Hibberd, Dustin Fletcher, Kyle Hardingham

HB: Dyson Heppell, Jake Carlisle, Mark Baguley

C: Jason Winderlich, Jobe Watson, David Zaharakis

HF: Brendon Goddard, Scott Gumbleton, Alwyn Davey

FF: Nick Kommer, Stewart Crameri, Michael Hurley

Fol: Tom Bellchambers, Ben Howlett, Jake Melksham

Int: Nathan Lovett-Murray, Heath Hocking, Cale Hooker, David Myers
In: Fletcher, Winderlich, Lovett-Murray, Hurley, Carlisle, Heppell

Out: Brent Stanton, David Hille, Courtenay Dempsey, Leroy Jetta, Tayte Pears, Jackson Merrett

Port Adelaide v Richmond

AAMI Stadium, Saturday May 11, 1.15pm
Port Adelaide

FB: Cameron O'Shea, Alipate Carlile, Campbell Heath

HB: Lewis Stevenson, Thomas Jonas, Domenic Cassisi

C: Kane Cornes, Travis Boak, Matthew Broadbent

HF: Chad Wingard, Jay Schulz, Angus Monfries...

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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 14 2012: 147 SC points, 43 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 23 2011: 126 SC points, 35 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 8 2010: 133 SC points, 31 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 13 2009: 167 SC points, 41 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 22 2008: 89 SC points, 21 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 1 2008: 80 SC points, 27 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 10 2007: 152 SC points, 35 disposals
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Average is 128 SC points with 33 disposals.
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Note: Great record against Fremantle, especially over his last four games against them where he has averaged 143. Has not been tagged in recent games against the Dockers (Crowley tagged Beams in 2012, tagged Leon Davis in 2011 and tagged Dale Thomas in 2010). Who knows who Crowley will tag in this game? Solid form this year coming off scores of 118, 127 and 168 (averaging 124 for the season).
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Ablett v. Melbourne
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 19 2011: 165 SC points, 33 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 23 2011: 125 SC points, 28 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 10 2010: 138 SC points, 32 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 16 2009: 124 SC points, 40 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 6 2009: 91 SC points, 25 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 19 2008: 84 SC points, 22 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 3 2008: 115 SC points, 29 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Rd 3 2007: 130 SC points, 30 disposals
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm;]Average is 122 SC points with 30 disposals.
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 16.363636016845703px;]This week in the Best Buys we take a look at the area that is currently causing the most concerns, the defense (as well as the others). Many strategists and leaders over time have stated that 'the best form of defense is a good offense', or similar words, however they obviously weren't talking about SC. After a large chunk of the popular choices were either ruled out with injury last week, or played only to get injured, a lot of teams are looking for a good defender (or two) to try and block some holes.
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 16.363636016845703px;]Heath Shaw makes himself the Best Buy for the week, after a promising performance in his last game and the recent injury of Toovey he appears to be playing a similar role to previous years and a more defined one to earlier in the season. Heater may have been better value last week, as a few pointed out in the comments section, but after a minimal price rise he's still looking good value.


DEFENSE

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Sam Docherty (BRI) DEF 115.9k 54 +40k

Whilst Docherty didn't get a game last weekend he is still on the bubble, and likely to rise by around 40 grand in price after his next match. The fact that he's already in and out of the side doesn't bode particularly well for his ongoing job security.





Justin Clarke (BRI) DEF 115.9k 52...

<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]Yes, you all read the title there right.
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]$500 dollars to the winner of this weeks TS comp over atStadium Sport
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]Not only that, but it's the grand final replay match, which should make for some cracking footy!


I gotta say though, with the price adjustments taking place on a weekly basis, this Stadium Sports game is getting harder and hard by the week!



Just remember, they operate on a rolling average, just like the comps that we're all familiar with, so those bargain players are still in there for the taking!



Oh, and don't forget to friend me on there so I can track your progress- Les Wales



Cheers peeps. And may your selections win you da monies.

Thanks toDaniel Cherny from[span style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff;]www.backpagelead.com.au



<p style='margin-bottom: 1.3em; font-size: 15px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 22px;]Geelong continue to astonish with their longevity at the upper reaches of the AFL ladder. Striving for a fourth premiership in seven seasons, the Cats remain one of only three undefeated sides this year, having accounted for both of last year's Grand Finalists in the process. The men from 'sleepy hollow' truly are modern football's immovable object.
<p style='margin-bottom: 1.3em; font-size: 15px; background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 22px;]In stringing together their five consecutive wins to begin the 2013 season, the Cats have called upon 27 players, of whom 17 have played in at least one of the club's recent premierships. The influential performances of inexperienced duo Steven Motlop and George Horlin-Smith, along with the promising cameo offerings of Billie Smedts, Mark Blicavs and Josh Caddy, have further validated the widely held belief that Geelong's list will not disintegrate once the majority of its premiership heroes have called time on their storied careers.
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]Now, I really enjoyed last weeks random chat.
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]Thinking we should do it as a weekly thing, heck, I'll even give out a TS subscription as a weekly prize.
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;](Unless of course, someone wants to sponsor it!)
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<p style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px;]Anyways, first topic of the chat- Tuesday Chat, it's a terrible name. Come up with something clever.