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Round 8 was full of unexpected results from unexpected places, and yet at the end of it, the ORFFL and its towering glory, the ORFFL ladder, remains much the same. What fine comedy! With just two rounds to go to the midseason break, we have teams jostling not only for ladder position, but also draft position.
Join us over the break as I tell you whats what.
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GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS 1156 Def by TARWIN LOWER PIGS 1496
Bam! Not only did Pendles smash out a big score, Saucey Merrett went CrazyVossy as Tarwin Lower scored 1496 points on their way to a 340 point victory over Glenrowan. As mentioned above the bloodnut Merrett (177) was magnificent in kicking 7, Pendles (147) BOG or close to on Friday night, while NRoo (123), Hanley (122), and WheresWallis? (104) also revelled in a DOMINANT performance for the Pigs. The win moves Tarwin Lower into 10th spot, and with an average of 1225 ppg, will make those in the lower reaches of the 8 more than a little nervous about dropping games. Very pleased for them.
Meanwhile over at Glenrowan, the Gunslingers are once again licking their wounds. Rioli (109), Abrtel (107), Hurn (108), Hannebery (120), Ziebell (118), and Iles (104) all found their way to triple figures, which ordinarily you would think would be enough to get them over the line ( 6 tonups usually = winning). However a green vested effort from Savage (22), and Morton (19) and Lester (40) playing OOP really cost them. And the fact that the TLP scored the 2nd highest score in ORFFL history.
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MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS 1449 Def POOWONG POTOROOS 1278
The king is dead, boys and its so lonely on a limb (I...
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GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS 1156 Def by TARWIN LOWER PIGS 1496
Bam! Not only did Pendles smash out a big score, Saucey Merrett went CrazyVossy as Tarwin Lower scored 1496 points on their way to a 340 point victory over Glenrowan. As mentioned above the bloodnut Merrett (177) was magnificent in kicking 7, Pendles (147) BOG or close to on Friday night, while NRoo (123), Hanley (122), and WheresWallis? (104) also revelled in a DOMINANT performance for the Pigs. The win moves Tarwin Lower into 10th spot, and with an average of 1225 ppg, will make those in the lower reaches of the 8 more than a little nervous about dropping games. Very pleased for them.
Meanwhile over at Glenrowan, the Gunslingers are once again licking their wounds. Rioli (109), Abrtel (107), Hurn (108), Hannebery (120), Ziebell (118), and Iles (104) all found their way to triple figures, which ordinarily you would think would be enough to get them over the line ( 6 tonups usually = winning). However a green vested effort from Savage (22), and Morton (19) and Lester (40) playing OOP really cost them. And the fact that the TLP scored the 2nd highest score in ORFFL history.
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Well what a week in Ashes league !!!. Nobody winless and nobody underfeated. The soap dodgers clawing their way back into this one with 12 V 11 the count so far. Can TS surge can FF fail ???? read on ........
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Slarty V Brogie:
Well Brogie has copped the Crew VooDoo and lost again after Crew tipped against him !!. All be it a harsh one with a 2443 loss !!. But our old Blue Ranga showing the Northener that kilt wearers can be as hard as a cat head when its needed !!!. Slarty with a 2490 has reminded Brogie that had he played anyone else in the league he would have won !!!!. SC is a cold biatch hey Brogie ???.
Ned V Sainter:
Ned has stopped the demons and got a win on the board at the expense of Sainter !!. Ned in contrast to Brogie had the lowest winning score of 2159 to Sainters 2075. I guess thats the difference between praying to god and cursing at god ??.
Edbull V ATX:
Word is ATX is still in the USA tracking Viddle and missed lockout !!!. Cost him too as Edbulls 2272 was far to strong for a wounded ATX . The erratic scores of ATX (2056) continue whils Wiley old Edbull sneaks off with another win !!.
JB V UA:
These two power houses clashed but UAs 2307 was far too much for JBs 2131. Was a derby game so guessing JB shipped a couple of rookies in and readying for a crack at one of the unwashed ????. UA happy to take the Chockies and look forward to next week.
Schlock V Mancdave:
The undeafeated Schlock went into this game full of confidence eyeballing Mancdave as an easy game. Mancdave had other ideas and shot a 2330 to shoot down the Goliath as Schlocks 2290 came up short. Word is Mancdave sat out front of his house that night with a bottle of scotch and a cigar and soaked up the moment !!!. Word on the street is Schlock kicked somebodys cat ???.
Crossy V Supercoachsuperstar:
Crossy stepped up with a 2310 in this local derby but SCSS shot a 2438. This comp is the first time Ive seen SCSS in action and must admit hes mustard...
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Slarty V Brogie:
Well Brogie has copped the Crew VooDoo and lost again after Crew tipped against him !!. All be it a harsh one with a 2443 loss !!. But our old Blue Ranga showing the Northener that kilt wearers can be as hard as a cat head when its needed !!!. Slarty with a 2490 has reminded Brogie that had he played anyone else in the league he would have won !!!!. SC is a cold biatch hey Brogie ???.
Ned V Sainter:
Ned has stopped the demons and got a win on the board at the expense of Sainter !!. Ned in contrast to Brogie had the lowest winning score of 2159 to Sainters 2075. I guess thats the difference between praying to god and cursing at god ??.
Edbull V ATX:
Word is ATX is still in the USA tracking Viddle and missed lockout !!!. Cost him too as Edbulls 2272 was far to strong for a wounded ATX . The erratic scores of ATX (2056) continue whils Wiley old Edbull sneaks off with another win !!.
JB V UA:
These two power houses clashed but UAs 2307 was far too much for JBs 2131. Was a derby game so guessing JB shipped a couple of rookies in and readying for a crack at one of the unwashed ????. UA happy to take the Chockies and look forward to next week.
Schlock V Mancdave:
The undeafeated Schlock went into this game full of confidence eyeballing Mancdave as an easy game. Mancdave had other ideas and shot a 2330 to shoot down the Goliath as Schlocks 2290 came up short. Word is Mancdave sat out front of his house that night with a bottle of scotch and a cigar and soaked up the moment !!!. Word on the street is Schlock kicked somebodys cat ???.
Crossy V Supercoachsuperstar:
Crossy stepped up with a 2310 in this local derby but SCSS shot a 2438. This comp is the first time Ive seen SCSS in action and must admit hes mustard...
Stone the Crows, these guys are looking the real deal.
Did a number on Murphy though- I was gunna bring him in for he byes in rd11 - so much for that plan!
Anyways, which bullets have you bitten this week, and what are you on track for?
Did a number on Murphy though- I was gunna bring him in for he byes in rd11 - so much for that plan!
Anyways, which bullets have you bitten this week, and what are you on track for?
Well here we are at the start of another round. Some teams looking for redemption after less than satisfactory performances, some looking to build on first up wins.
One thing for sure is that coaches should by now have entered their teams via the team page and be able to enter their teams here <a href="http://tooserious.net/ORFFA.php">http://tooserious.net/ORFFA.php[/url] each week.
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Whitsundays vs. Marble Bar
Both teams with something to prove this week in the big clash on Hook Island. Whitsundays just horrible last week and will be looking to bounce back while the boys from Marble Bar were unlucky in an narrow loss to the Antarcticans.
The one thing for certain here is that there wont be much left to drink at the Tiki Bar once the MIsfits are done with it.
Birdsville vs. Darraweit Guim
Just as sure as the Darraweit area holds some of the best Ordovician sedimentary sequences in Australia is the fact that the Guim are flying high after a huge win last week. A long trip via airship to Birdsville might affect the Dirigibles and we can rest assured that the Battlers will give as good as they get.
Gariwerd vs. Powlett Plains
After copping an old fashioned hiding last week the Cockies will be happy to get back on home ground. The Packers proved to be a formidable adversary last week, despite the fact that Cooney didnt make it on the park. The Powlett Plains coach will be looking to keep a steady claw on the tiller as Gariwerd look to turn it around.
Namitjara vs. Far Kew
The Frogs supporters will want to make sure they bring their steering locks and car alarms for the big clash with the Nungas, otherwise a few Range Rovers or BMWs might be up for sale real cheap down the local pub the next day. After big performances from Swan and Thompson last week, the loss of...
One thing for sure is that coaches should by now have entered their teams via the team page and be able to enter their teams here <a href="http://tooserious.net/ORFFA.php">http://tooserious.net/ORFFA.php[/url] each week.
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Whitsundays vs. Marble Bar
Both teams with something to prove this week in the big clash on Hook Island. Whitsundays just horrible last week and will be looking to bounce back while the boys from Marble Bar were unlucky in an narrow loss to the Antarcticans.
The one thing for certain here is that there wont be much left to drink at the Tiki Bar once the MIsfits are done with it.
Birdsville vs. Darraweit Guim
Just as sure as the Darraweit area holds some of the best Ordovician sedimentary sequences in Australia is the fact that the Guim are flying high after a huge win last week. A long trip via airship to Birdsville might affect the Dirigibles and we can rest assured that the Battlers will give as good as they get.
Gariwerd vs. Powlett Plains
After copping an old fashioned hiding last week the Cockies will be happy to get back on home ground. The Packers proved to be a formidable adversary last week, despite the fact that Cooney didnt make it on the park. The Powlett Plains coach will be looking to keep a steady claw on the tiller as Gariwerd look to turn it around.
Namitjara vs. Far Kew
The Frogs supporters will want to make sure they bring their steering locks and car alarms for the big clash with the Nungas, otherwise a few Range Rovers or BMWs might be up for sale real cheap down the local pub the next day. After big performances from Swan and Thompson last week, the loss of...
Woah, forgot to post the discussion thread
Double woah - pendles and Swan injured!!! Looks like the SC gods are back with avengence.
Double woah - pendles and Swan injured!!! Looks like the SC gods are back with avengence.
They say in the AFL that from round 7 onwards the Top 8 stays pretty much the same. If youre in, youre in, and if youre out, youre out. No idea if the same holds true for the ORFFL (were all pioneers here), but I dare say I hope not. How utterly depressing. With 4 teams just a game off 6th spot, there is certainly solid ground to suggest it will be otherwise. Regardless, round 8 will prove to be another season defining round for the ORFFL as we edge closer to the mid-season break. Join us over the break as we preview the matches of the weekend.
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GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS (17th, avg. 1142) 906/11 vs TARWIN LOWER PIGS (14th, 1186) 685/7
What to say about these to teams in the lead-off match of round 8? Both have under-performed to agree, each sitting on just two wins from the opening 7 games. Glenrowan have been beaten with the big injury stick repeatedly this season losing Bock-Bock to a season ending leg-break, Mummy to an indefinite back "infection" and Xavier Ellis to God-Knows-What. All players that I imagine would have been B15 going into the season.
Its something of a similar tale of woe at Tarwin Lower. Carrazzo and Embley out for extended periods with shoulder related injuries, and their depth tested with Patton and Buntine yet to debut for GWS. Could be a close, but ultimately I think the Pigs have the more consistent firepower despite Glenrowans nickname. Pendles is due for a big one.
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MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS (15th, 1163) 1016/10 vs POOWONG POTOROOS (1st, 1264) 993/12
Bias is an interesting thing on the internet. For one, most folk barely know how to use the term correctly. I do though, and Im going to show mine right here. Please Mount Buggery, defeat these men from Poowong...
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GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS (17th, avg. 1142) 906/11 vs TARWIN LOWER PIGS (14th, 1186) 685/7
What to say about these to teams in the lead-off match of round 8? Both have under-performed to agree, each sitting on just two wins from the opening 7 games. Glenrowan have been beaten with the big injury stick repeatedly this season losing Bock-Bock to a season ending leg-break, Mummy to an indefinite back "infection" and Xavier Ellis to God-Knows-What. All players that I imagine would have been B15 going into the season.
Its something of a similar tale of woe at Tarwin Lower. Carrazzo and Embley out for extended periods with shoulder related injuries, and their depth tested with Patton and Buntine yet to debut for GWS. Could be a close, but ultimately I think the Pigs have the more consistent firepower despite Glenrowans nickname. Pendles is due for a big one.
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MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS (15th, 1163) 1016/10 vs POOWONG POTOROOS (1st, 1264) 993/12
Bias is an interesting thing on the internet. For one, most folk barely know how to use the term correctly. I do though, and Im going to show mine right here. Please Mount Buggery, defeat these men from Poowong...
The ORFFA played its inaugural round last week with some big crowds turning out to cheer on their boys. Big results for Darraweit, Venus and Foul Bay, while Powlett Plains got up due in part to Nic Nats absence. Results and ladder after rnd 1 beyond the break........<!--more-->
Far Kew 1302 defeated Nunawading 1215
Far Kews midfield smashing out some big scores in this one. Nunas cause not helped by a couple of Colling wood spuds.
Cradle Mountain 1215 lost to Charlies Opening 1225
A tight match played at high altitude. The use of high energy drinks during the match has not gone unnoticed by ORFFA management.
Darraweit Guim 1506 defeated Gariwerd 1094
The Guim serve up a football lesson to a Gariwerd side cruelled by the loss of Priddis to the red vest. Big Ivan already being called the mayor of Darraweit according to reports from the town.
Gundagai 1234 defeated Mt. Beauty 1213
Tight game here but the presence of a certain A. Sandilands ensured that the Grasshoppers were jumping for joy this week.
Powlett Plains 1239 defeated Namitjara 1135
Both sides with injury concerns in this game, with the home team getting the choccies in the end.
Foul Bay 1298 defeated Iron Knob 1148
The chicken lovers powering away in this game. The Coup style of fantasy play now being talked about in the way the Jar has been since it revolutionised ORRFL.
Whitsunday 1046 lost to Birdsville 1169
The Warriors training methods surely must be called into question after a marshmallow loss to the Battlers. Less cocktails and more gym work might be the prescription here.
Waikikamoocow 1046 lost to Venus Bay 1314
Huge win for the young coach of the Vultures whilst the Kiwi boys only face more pain in the form of Foul Bay this week. On a brighter note, ORFFA management understands that Sam Mitchells roll casting has improved enormously.
Marble Bar 1210 lost to Mawson Base 1230
The Penguins got up in a close encounter in extreme...
Far Kew 1302 defeated Nunawading 1215
Far Kews midfield smashing out some big scores in this one. Nunas cause not helped by a couple of Colling wood spuds.
Cradle Mountain 1215 lost to Charlies Opening 1225
A tight match played at high altitude. The use of high energy drinks during the match has not gone unnoticed by ORFFA management.
Darraweit Guim 1506 defeated Gariwerd 1094
The Guim serve up a football lesson to a Gariwerd side cruelled by the loss of Priddis to the red vest. Big Ivan already being called the mayor of Darraweit according to reports from the town.
Gundagai 1234 defeated Mt. Beauty 1213
Tight game here but the presence of a certain A. Sandilands ensured that the Grasshoppers were jumping for joy this week.
Powlett Plains 1239 defeated Namitjara 1135
Both sides with injury concerns in this game, with the home team getting the choccies in the end.
Foul Bay 1298 defeated Iron Knob 1148
The chicken lovers powering away in this game. The Coup style of fantasy play now being talked about in the way the Jar has been since it revolutionised ORRFL.
Whitsunday 1046 lost to Birdsville 1169
The Warriors training methods surely must be called into question after a marshmallow loss to the Battlers. Less cocktails and more gym work might be the prescription here.
Waikikamoocow 1046 lost to Venus Bay 1314
Huge win for the young coach of the Vultures whilst the Kiwi boys only face more pain in the form of Foul Bay this week. On a brighter note, ORFFA management understands that Sam Mitchells roll casting has improved enormously.
Marble Bar 1210 lost to Mawson Base 1230
The Penguins got up in a close encounter in extreme...
Woah, GWS Mayhem!! Lets hope they dont pull that business over the byes. Play your best 22 then please Kev.
INS: Thomas, Bartel, Stephenson, Wingard, Darley, Stevens
OUTS: Christensen, Smedts, McIntosh, Bugg, Shiel, Smith, Kennedy
Extended Bench: Zorko, Adams, Robinson, Stevens
Full teams over the break
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<h3>Collingwood v Geelong Cats</h3>
MCG – Fri May 18, 7:50pm
Collingwood
B: Heritier O’Brien, Ben Reid, Alan Toovey
HB: Simon Buckley, Nick Maxwell, Tyson Goldsack
C: Dane Swan, Sharrod Wellingham, Jarryd Blair
HF: Heath Shaw, Chris Dawes, Ben Sinclair
F: Dayne Beams, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak
Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom
I/C: Dale Thomas, Martin Clarke, Lachlan Keeffe, Alex Fasolo
Emg: Tom Young, Kirk Ugle, Paul Seedsman
In: Dale Thomas, Chris Dawes, Darren Jolly, Alex Fasolo
Out: Nathan Brown (Knee), Cameron Wood, Paul Seedsman, Peter Yagmoor
Geelong Cats
B: Matthew Scarlett, Tom Lonergan, Josh Hunt
HB: Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Andrew Mackie
C: James Kelly, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, James Podsiadly, Steven Motlop
F: Paul Chapman, Tom Hawkins, Mathew Stokes
Foll: Orren Stephenson, Joel Corey, Taylor Hunt
I/C: Trent West, Mitch Duncan, Jesse Stringer, Cameron Guthrie
Emg: Shannon Byrnes, Billie Smedts, George Horlin-Smith
In: Jimmy Bartel, Matthew Scarlett, Mathew Stokes, Orren Stephenson
Out: Shannon Byrnes, Tom Gillies (Ankle), Allen Christensen (Calf), Billie Smedts
Milestones: James Kelly – 200 games, James Podsiadly – 50 games
<h3>Port Adelaide v North Melbourne</h3>
AS – Sat May 19, 1:15pm
Port Adelaide
B: Jackson Trengove, Alipate Carlile, Jacob Surjan
HB: Ben Jacobs, Troy...
INS: Thomas, Bartel, Stephenson, Wingard, Darley, Stevens
OUTS: Christensen, Smedts, McIntosh, Bugg, Shiel, Smith, Kennedy
Extended Bench: Zorko, Adams, Robinson, Stevens
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<h3>Collingwood v Geelong Cats</h3>
MCG – Fri May 18, 7:50pm
Collingwood
B: Heritier O’Brien, Ben Reid, Alan Toovey
HB: Simon Buckley, Nick Maxwell, Tyson Goldsack
C: Dane Swan, Sharrod Wellingham, Jarryd Blair
HF: Heath Shaw, Chris Dawes, Ben Sinclair
F: Dayne Beams, Travis Cloke, Alan Didak
Foll: Darren Jolly, Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom
I/C: Dale Thomas, Martin Clarke, Lachlan Keeffe, Alex Fasolo
Emg: Tom Young, Kirk Ugle, Paul Seedsman
In: Dale Thomas, Chris Dawes, Darren Jolly, Alex Fasolo
Out: Nathan Brown (Knee), Cameron Wood, Paul Seedsman, Peter Yagmoor
Geelong Cats
B: Matthew Scarlett, Tom Lonergan, Josh Hunt
HB: Corey Enright, Harry Taylor, Andrew Mackie
C: James Kelly, Joel Selwood, Jimmy Bartel
HF: Steve Johnson, James Podsiadly, Steven Motlop
F: Paul Chapman, Tom Hawkins, Mathew Stokes
Foll: Orren Stephenson, Joel Corey, Taylor Hunt
I/C: Trent West, Mitch Duncan, Jesse Stringer, Cameron Guthrie
Emg: Shannon Byrnes, Billie Smedts, George Horlin-Smith
In: Jimmy Bartel, Matthew Scarlett, Mathew Stokes, Orren Stephenson
Out: Shannon Byrnes, Tom Gillies (Ankle), Allen Christensen (Calf), Billie Smedts
Milestones: James Kelly – 200 games, James Podsiadly – 50 games
<h3>Port Adelaide v North Melbourne</h3>
AS – Sat May 19, 1:15pm
Port Adelaide
B: Jackson Trengove, Alipate Carlile, Jacob Surjan
HB: Ben Jacobs, Troy...
Round 7 recap: Well Ablett responded to the “will he, won’t he??” and returned with a solid but slightly disappointing (by Ablett standards) 125 SC points from 33 disposals. Despite all the talk about him playing in the forward line, he only managed one behind. I was a lot more happy with my smoky pick of Franklin who continued his fine form against Melbourne with a great 140 (which would have been much higher had he kicked better than 3 goals and 7 behinds).
Round 7 regrets: Whilst Swan did well with 141, Pendlebury disappointed with only 107. Cox had an underwhelming average against Essendon (91), whilst Watson and Stanton did not fare much better against the Eagles with 100 and 73 respectively. All three, however, smashed it over the weekend: Cox with 141, Watson with 149 and Stanton with 164.
The question this week seems to be whether Ablett has reclaimed his perma-captain title – or is he playing on one leg hence his relatively low 125 last round?
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Goddard v. West Coast
Rd 17 2011: 106 SC points, 30 disposals
Rd 9 2010: 157 SC points, 30 disposals
Rd 15 2009: 112 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 3 2009: 175 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 17 2008: 103 SC points, 26 disposals
Average is 137 SC points with 27 disposals.
Note: Fantastic record against West Coast. Most recently played head to head against Shuey (2011) but was tagged by Adam Selwood in the 2010 game. Seems to be slowly finding form with recent scores of 113, 120, 58 and 93.
Ablett v. Western Bulldogs
Rd 14 2011: 121 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 3 2011: 141 SC points, 34 disposals
Rd 20 2010: 154 SC points, 39 disposals
QF 2009: 131 SC points, 31 disposals
Rd 21 2009: 122 SC points, 40 disposals
Rd 9 2009: 149 SC points, 38 disposals
PF 2008: 116 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 16 2007: 127 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 1 2007: 97 SC points, 24 disposals
Average is 129 SC points with 33 disposals.
Note: Fantastic record against the Bulldogs. Only one score...
Round 7 regrets: Whilst Swan did well with 141, Pendlebury disappointed with only 107. Cox had an underwhelming average against Essendon (91), whilst Watson and Stanton did not fare much better against the Eagles with 100 and 73 respectively. All three, however, smashed it over the weekend: Cox with 141, Watson with 149 and Stanton with 164.
The question this week seems to be whether Ablett has reclaimed his perma-captain title – or is he playing on one leg hence his relatively low 125 last round?
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Goddard v. West Coast
Rd 17 2011: 106 SC points, 30 disposals
Rd 9 2010: 157 SC points, 30 disposals
Rd 15 2009: 112 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 3 2009: 175 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 17 2008: 103 SC points, 26 disposals
Average is 137 SC points with 27 disposals.
Note: Fantastic record against West Coast. Most recently played head to head against Shuey (2011) but was tagged by Adam Selwood in the 2010 game. Seems to be slowly finding form with recent scores of 113, 120, 58 and 93.
Ablett v. Western Bulldogs
Rd 14 2011: 121 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 3 2011: 141 SC points, 34 disposals
Rd 20 2010: 154 SC points, 39 disposals
QF 2009: 131 SC points, 31 disposals
Rd 21 2009: 122 SC points, 40 disposals
Rd 9 2009: 149 SC points, 38 disposals
PF 2008: 116 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 16 2007: 127 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 1 2007: 97 SC points, 24 disposals
Average is 129 SC points with 33 disposals.
Note: Fantastic record against the Bulldogs. Only one score...
Welcome once again to the Best Buys
This week sees a fair few rookie options on the bubble, and for those who resisted the double-downgrade last week, some decent opportunites to get in some fresh meat. Defense in particular has a few guys worth looking at, which with some of the defensive cash-cows already getting close to their peak it is perfectly timed. For those that did opt for the double-downgrade this week sees the ideal time to bring a couple of heavy-hitters to replenish the premium stocks and hopefully get that nice points boost that were all looking for.
My tip for the week is Stevie J, who is looking to have regained some form and fitness and is currently bargain priced. The Cats run from here does still have some pretty challenging sections but they usually have an easy game or two in between the tougher ones. With Tomahawk drawing more attention up froward Stevie J should get loose a bit more and also spend more time through the midfield. He is definitely a gamble, but one that on prior form has paid off many times over the years.
I know the "I was a bit rushed this week" line must be getting a bit old now but hopefully this week I have at least a reasonably good excuse, so as always feel free to let me know of any mistakes I have made or issues I have missed. Its always great to hear your thoughts.
So grab a coffee (or lunch now as the case may be) and join me over the break for the full Best Buys and some comments and thumbs action.
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The Best Buys uses a mix of price, form, break-evens and projected salaries to assess the Best Buys of each round. These are essentially the players that represent the best “value” which is determined by the above factors. Some player will not be mentioned on here even if they are playing well, as value is the key for this article. If a player is averaging 110, which is certainly solid, but priced at an average of 112 then they will not be rated. This does not mean these players...
This week sees a fair few rookie options on the bubble, and for those who resisted the double-downgrade last week, some decent opportunites to get in some fresh meat. Defense in particular has a few guys worth looking at, which with some of the defensive cash-cows already getting close to their peak it is perfectly timed. For those that did opt for the double-downgrade this week sees the ideal time to bring a couple of heavy-hitters to replenish the premium stocks and hopefully get that nice points boost that were all looking for.
My tip for the week is Stevie J, who is looking to have regained some form and fitness and is currently bargain priced. The Cats run from here does still have some pretty challenging sections but they usually have an easy game or two in between the tougher ones. With Tomahawk drawing more attention up froward Stevie J should get loose a bit more and also spend more time through the midfield. He is definitely a gamble, but one that on prior form has paid off many times over the years.
I know the "I was a bit rushed this week" line must be getting a bit old now but hopefully this week I have at least a reasonably good excuse, so as always feel free to let me know of any mistakes I have made or issues I have missed. Its always great to hear your thoughts.
So grab a coffee (or lunch now as the case may be) and join me over the break for the full Best Buys and some comments and thumbs action.
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The Best Buys uses a mix of price, form, break-evens and projected salaries to assess the Best Buys of each round. These are essentially the players that represent the best “value” which is determined by the above factors. Some player will not be mentioned on here even if they are playing well, as value is the key for this article. If a player is averaging 110, which is certainly solid, but priced at an average of 112 then they will not be rated. This does not mean these players...
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