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Well I didnt go so well last week, with Essendon performing surprisingly well against the Saints. At least Bartel, my first non Saint pick, performed and chipped in a 180 odd.
<ol>
,<li>Nick Riewoldt. He let me down last week (sort of), but with no Patfull or Merrett, he should dominate.</li>
,<li>Gary Ablett. Do I need to give a reason? Groin injuries traditionally cut scoring output though (Luke Ball had one didnt he?)</li>
,<li>Dean Cox. A champion of the game. If Fraser doesnt play, he may even take #1. Racked up 155 points in a team that lost by 100 points with Fraser in the team last year, so who knows what he could do if the Eagles are close?</li>
,<li>Brad Sewell. Hasnt failed yet, and is playing the Dees. They havent let many score too big though.</li>
,<li>Scott Pendlebury. The #1 scorer in the competition, likes the Eagles. Expect another solid score.</li>
,<li>Chris Judd. He has a bad record against Adelaide, but that was mainly due to Shirley who will miss this week. In irresistible form, with 3 120+ scores in a row.</li>
,<li>Matthew Pavlich. Had a day out last year with 8 goals against the,. In the middle now, but still scoring well.</li>
,<li> Brendon Goddard. Another player in excellent form.</li>
,<li>Jimmy Bartel. Great game on the weekend, and dont put it past him to back it up.</li>
,<li>Nick Dal Santo. If Selwood isnt named, strongly consider.</li>
</ol>
Also look at: Daniel Cross, Josh Drummond, Leigh Montangna, Leon Davis, Lenny Hayes, Joel Selwood.
Now since this is a football website, I thought Id have a crack at trying to nail the 8 this week (succeeded last week-knew I should have started then!)
My tips are in BOLD
Geelong v Western Bulldogs ETIHAD
Its Geelong
Kangaroos vs Fremantle, ETIHAD
Never tip Fremantle away from Subiaco.
Adelaide vs Carlton, AAMI
At AAMI, Adelaide should beat the Blues.
West Coast vs Collingwood, SUBIACO
My smoky. Collingwood will be keen...
<ol>
,<li>Nick Riewoldt. He let me down last week (sort of), but with no Patfull or Merrett, he should dominate.</li>
,<li>Gary Ablett. Do I need to give a reason? Groin injuries traditionally cut scoring output though (Luke Ball had one didnt he?)</li>
,<li>Dean Cox. A champion of the game. If Fraser doesnt play, he may even take #1. Racked up 155 points in a team that lost by 100 points with Fraser in the team last year, so who knows what he could do if the Eagles are close?</li>
,<li>Brad Sewell. Hasnt failed yet, and is playing the Dees. They havent let many score too big though.</li>
,<li>Scott Pendlebury. The #1 scorer in the competition, likes the Eagles. Expect another solid score.</li>
,<li>Chris Judd. He has a bad record against Adelaide, but that was mainly due to Shirley who will miss this week. In irresistible form, with 3 120+ scores in a row.</li>
,<li>Matthew Pavlich. Had a day out last year with 8 goals against the,. In the middle now, but still scoring well.</li>
,<li> Brendon Goddard. Another player in excellent form.</li>
,<li>Jimmy Bartel. Great game on the weekend, and dont put it past him to back it up.</li>
,<li>Nick Dal Santo. If Selwood isnt named, strongly consider.</li>
</ol>
Also look at: Daniel Cross, Josh Drummond, Leigh Montangna, Leon Davis, Lenny Hayes, Joel Selwood.
Now since this is a football website, I thought Id have a crack at trying to nail the 8 this week (succeeded last week-knew I should have started then!)
My tips are in BOLD
Geelong v Western Bulldogs ETIHAD
Its Geelong
Kangaroos vs Fremantle, ETIHAD
Never tip Fremantle away from Subiaco.
Adelaide vs Carlton, AAMI
At AAMI, Adelaide should beat the Blues.
West Coast vs Collingwood, SUBIACO
My smoky. Collingwood will be keen...
Terry Wallet is GOOOOONNNEEEEE!!!
Thats right, hot off the presses this morning, a emergency board meeting occured at 11:30 this morning, and the net result.
Ol Terry hotpant is shuffling his way back to the twos.
In other news and rumours.
Hill and Suban might be "getting rested".
Bock is likely to miss this week.
(ps- my back line hates you guys!)
Terry Wallace has been named the new coach of the Tigers.
Mundy should be fine to play
Chapman is "Likely to play"
Ablett is near a shoe-in to play.
Kevin sheedy and Jade Rawlings have mounted a coupe against Terry, more news to follow.
Scott Thompson has been struggling with hamstring tightness... will prove an excellent pickup once thats sorted...
And Kane Cornes should be right to go.
In other news, Terry has been named the new coach of the tigers
Heres to hoping the selection table is kind tonight.
(oh and 150+ comments on the last post. Good discussion guys! You make this place an awesome place to visit!
)
Thats right, hot off the presses this morning, a emergency board meeting occured at 11:30 this morning, and the net result.
Ol Terry hotpant is shuffling his way back to the twos.
In other news and rumours.
Hill and Suban might be "getting rested".
Bock is likely to miss this week.
(ps- my back line hates you guys!)
Terry Wallace has been named the new coach of the Tigers.
Mundy should be fine to play
Chapman is "Likely to play"
Ablett is near a shoe-in to play.
Kevin sheedy and Jade Rawlings have mounted a coupe against Terry, more news to follow.
Scott Thompson has been struggling with hamstring tightness... will prove an excellent pickup once thats sorted...
And Kane Cornes should be right to go.
In other news, Terry has been named the new coach of the tigers
Heres to hoping the selection table is kind tonight.
(oh and 150+ comments on the last post. Good discussion guys! You make this place an awesome place to visit!
)
Stats are up, and a lot of big scores have been posted.
Sadly, only Bartel is in my squad, so I SUCKED this week!
Thankfully, the injury train looks to have taken a little break this week with the main nes revolving around Kornes...
Oh Kornes! Why did you take the field! Robbo was my emergency and man, in all ways it would have been better for you to miss!!
Bad week for the bookies as *every* favorite got up... but hey, there were a couple of good games in there.
Richmond got *so* close, but have got to be thinking about draft picks moving forward.
Relevent from the angle that players might be put away early in the season... (Who knows with Terry though...).
Also, the Bombers put in a decent showing against the Saints. I think its the happiest Ive ever been after a loss... Carn the dons!
Sadly, only Bartel is in my squad, so I SUCKED this week!
Thankfully, the injury train looks to have taken a little break this week with the main nes revolving around Kornes...
Oh Kornes! Why did you take the field! Robbo was my emergency and man, in all ways it would have been better for you to miss!!
Bad week for the bookies as *every* favorite got up... but hey, there were a couple of good games in there.
Richmond got *so* close, but have got to be thinking about draft picks moving forward.
Relevent from the angle that players might be put away early in the season... (Who knows with Terry though...).
Also, the Bombers put in a decent showing against the Saints. I think its the happiest Ive ever been after a loss... Carn the dons!
youch, some pain in that Freo game.
Hill, youch! Mundy, wowsers!
That said though, Pav, Mitchell and Sewell have all put in respectable scores.
Anyone jump on Pav this week? Thinking of getting on next week?
Hill, youch! Mundy, wowsers!
That said though, Pav, Mitchell and Sewell have all put in respectable scores.
Anyone jump on Pav this week? Thinking of getting on next week?
With Gary Ablett still on the sidelines, we once again actually have to think about our captain choices. My top picks are:
<ol>
,<li>Nick Riewoldt vs Essendon. 142, 129, 157, 146 are his last 4 scores, and he loves the Bombers scoring 168 points in his last game against them. Get on.</li>
,<li>Brendon Goddard vs Essendon. Another performing well, with 154 last year.</li>
,<li>Nick Dal Santo vs Essendon. You get the picture? Pick a Saint!</li>
,<li>Jimmy Bartel vs North Melbourne. 144 last year against North, and in wet conditions, without Gazza, should do well. Beware the curse of Rawlings though.</li>
,<li>Joel Bowden vs PA. Bit of a smokey, but he got 223 last time so....</li>
,<li>Chris Judd vs Collingwood. Inside mids do well against the Pies, and Judd is the best of the Blues.</li>
,<li>Joel Corey vs North Melbourne. See Brownlow Bartel. 133 against North last year.</li>
,<li>Scott Pendlebury vs Carlton. Form midfielder of the competition.</li>
,<li>Paul Chapman vs North Melbourne. Kicked 4 last year in a 130 point performance. Hopefully his teammates will mistake him for Gazza and give him lots of kicks.</li>
,<li>Leigh Montagna vs Essendon. Another in form Saint.</li>
</ol>
Also look at: Lenny Hayes, Joel Selwood, Marc Murphy, Sam Fisher, Matthew Pavlich.
<ol>
,<li>Nick Riewoldt vs Essendon. 142, 129, 157, 146 are his last 4 scores, and he loves the Bombers scoring 168 points in his last game against them. Get on.</li>
,<li>Brendon Goddard vs Essendon. Another performing well, with 154 last year.</li>
,<li>Nick Dal Santo vs Essendon. You get the picture? Pick a Saint!</li>
,<li>Jimmy Bartel vs North Melbourne. 144 last year against North, and in wet conditions, without Gazza, should do well. Beware the curse of Rawlings though.</li>
,<li>Joel Bowden vs PA. Bit of a smokey, but he got 223 last time so....</li>
,<li>Chris Judd vs Collingwood. Inside mids do well against the Pies, and Judd is the best of the Blues.</li>
,<li>Joel Corey vs North Melbourne. See Brownlow Bartel. 133 against North last year.</li>
,<li>Scott Pendlebury vs Carlton. Form midfielder of the competition.</li>
,<li>Paul Chapman vs North Melbourne. Kicked 4 last year in a 130 point performance. Hopefully his teammates will mistake him for Gazza and give him lots of kicks.</li>
,<li>Leigh Montagna vs Essendon. Another in form Saint.</li>
</ol>
Also look at: Lenny Hayes, Joel Selwood, Marc Murphy, Sam Fisher, Matthew Pavlich.
Horrible horrible round seven.
Seriously. Round Seven makes the baby Ablett cry!
Players getting pulled, dropped, injured.
What a horrible. horrible week.
Heck, I still havent the heart to look at my shambling mess of a squad to see what I can salvage from this week.
Me thinks Im up for a few zeros this week.
How have you guys faired?
Bock, Goodwin, Fraser, Hodge, Kornes, Salopek, Kerr, Higgins, Brown, Houlihan, Swan
How many have you got?
Luckily my Supercoach team is steady, with only Five of them (Sadly, I moved Houlihan... for Hodge.)
My DreamTeam team on the other hand... ouch.
Seriously. Round Seven makes the baby Ablett cry!
Players getting pulled, dropped, injured.
What a horrible. horrible week.
Heck, I still havent the heart to look at my shambling mess of a squad to see what I can salvage from this week.
Me thinks Im up for a few zeros this week.
How have you guys faired?
Bock, Goodwin, Fraser, Hodge, Kornes, Salopek, Kerr, Higgins, Brown, Houlihan, Swan
How many have you got?
Luckily my Supercoach team is steady, with only Five of them (Sadly, I moved Houlihan... for Hodge.)
My DreamTeam team on the other hand... ouch.
Gary Ablett could play next week against the Kangaroos, according to his article in the Herald Sun today.
I cant be bothered writing out the whole thing, but here are the highlights.
"the scan showed the hips are found and there is no inflammation around the pubis bone" No osteitis pubis then.
"We do regular tests to measure our core strength, and thats what well be using to work out when Im back at 100% and ready to play"
"This week the aim is to ramp it up (at training)"
"I want to make sure I get it right now rather than having to battle through games later on" This suggests theyll rest him if hes only 90% fit.
"Theres a chance Ill play against North Melbourne this Saturday....the worst case scenario is agains the Western Bulldogs the following week."
Hopefully Gazza doesnt do the Richo thing and makes sure he is fully fit and ready to go when he does return. But at least we know it wont be a permanent 2-3 weeks away from returning, like Ottens was last year.
Edit: Here is the <a href="http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,25453495-5016212,00.html" target="_blank">link[/url], courtesy of Spud.
UPDATE: Gary Ablett will miss this weeks game against NM, according to <a href="http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/76698/default.aspx" target="_blank">Mark Thompson.[/url]
"While Ottens is yet to hit the training track, star onballer Gary Ablett has been running at 80 per cent but will not be risked this weekend against North Melbourne.
After missing last week’s win over the Sydney Swans with an adductor strain, the 24-year-old has been banging down medical staff’s door to prove his fitness, but Thompson said the Cats would not be swayed.
“The plan was always for two weeks and when it initially happened we gave a range (of weeks out) and two was the plan,†he said.
“Nothing has changed in our eyes. We’ve designed a rehab program to get him up to play not this week, but the following...
I cant be bothered writing out the whole thing, but here are the highlights.
"the scan showed the hips are found and there is no inflammation around the pubis bone" No osteitis pubis then.
"We do regular tests to measure our core strength, and thats what well be using to work out when Im back at 100% and ready to play"
"This week the aim is to ramp it up (at training)"
"I want to make sure I get it right now rather than having to battle through games later on" This suggests theyll rest him if hes only 90% fit.
"Theres a chance Ill play against North Melbourne this Saturday....the worst case scenario is agains the Western Bulldogs the following week."
Hopefully Gazza doesnt do the Richo thing and makes sure he is fully fit and ready to go when he does return. But at least we know it wont be a permanent 2-3 weeks away from returning, like Ottens was last year.
Edit: Here is the <a href="http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,,25453495-5016212,00.html" target="_blank">link[/url], courtesy of Spud.
UPDATE: Gary Ablett will miss this weeks game against NM, according to <a href="http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/76698/default.aspx" target="_blank">Mark Thompson.[/url]
"While Ottens is yet to hit the training track, star onballer Gary Ablett has been running at 80 per cent but will not be risked this weekend against North Melbourne.
After missing last week’s win over the Sydney Swans with an adductor strain, the 24-year-old has been banging down medical staff’s door to prove his fitness, but Thompson said the Cats would not be swayed.
“The plan was always for two weeks and when it initially happened we gave a range (of weeks out) and two was the plan,†he said.
“Nothing has changed in our eyes. We’ve designed a rehab program to get him up to play not this week, but the following...
See the Bombers fly up, up! Great win last night, but not a great start for anyone with lots of Hawthorn players.
Buddy finally broke the century barrier, but Luke Hodge not only scored 45, but is expected to miss 2/3 weeks in a similar injury to Gary Abletts. Considering a lot of sides are already taking a zero this week, that news couldnt be worse.
On the other hand, for today only, Essendon is a top 4 side! Didnt think I would see that for a few years!
So how is everyone else doing?
Buddy finally broke the century barrier, but Luke Hodge not only scored 45, but is expected to miss 2/3 weeks in a similar injury to Gary Abletts. Considering a lot of sides are already taking a zero this week, that news couldnt be worse.
On the other hand, for today only, Essendon is a top 4 side! Didnt think I would see that for a few years!
So how is everyone else doing?
On the Seventh round, gods son rested.
Which is terrible news for just about everyone competing for the Buckley this year.
From memory, only two or three teams out their dont have the great man.
They must be licking their chops right now...
Im just gunna give a quick update on the top 10 players from each comp... To keep an air of mystery going on.
<blockquote>
Supercoach
10 - Gary Ablett
9 - Leon Davis
7 - Brendon Goddard
7 - Sam Mitchell
6 - Joel Bowden
6 - Matthew Boyd
6 - Matthew Richardson
6 - Nick Dal Santo
6 - Nick Riewoldt
6 - Paul Chapman
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dreamteam
9 - Gary Ablett
9 - Leigh Montagna
7 - Bernie Vince
7 - Nick Dal Santo
7 - Paul Chapman
6 - Brent Stanton
6 - Darren Jolly
6 - Leon Davis
6 - Nick Riewoldt
5 - Chad Cornes
5 - Jimmy Bartel
5 - Joel Bowden
5 - Paul Hasleby
5 - Steve Johnson
</blockquote>
So, how are your picks weighing up?
Which is terrible news for just about everyone competing for the Buckley this year.
From memory, only two or three teams out their dont have the great man.
They must be licking their chops right now...
Im just gunna give a quick update on the top 10 players from each comp... To keep an air of mystery going on.
<blockquote>
Supercoach
10 - Gary Ablett
9 - Leon Davis
7 - Brendon Goddard
7 - Sam Mitchell
6 - Joel Bowden
6 - Matthew Boyd
6 - Matthew Richardson
6 - Nick Dal Santo
6 - Nick Riewoldt
6 - Paul Chapman
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Dreamteam
9 - Gary Ablett
9 - Leigh Montagna
7 - Bernie Vince
7 - Nick Dal Santo
7 - Paul Chapman
6 - Brent Stanton
6 - Darren Jolly
6 - Leon Davis
6 - Nick Riewoldt
5 - Chad Cornes
5 - Jimmy Bartel
5 - Joel Bowden
5 - Paul Hasleby
5 - Steve Johnson
</blockquote>
So, how are your picks weighing up?
Yeah I hate to say I told you so, but Dayne Beams is out with a groin injury. Steele Sidebottom has been named in an extended bench, but if you put your faith in him getting a run, you have faith in him getting a run ahead of Shaw.  Maybe if he doesnt come up, but youd think Stanley with more AFL experience and a 4 goal performance in the VFL would get the gig.
Big ins and outs this week though.  I think a few people would have Richardson, Yarran, Houlihan, Wells, Pratt, Hartlett, Ablett, Knights, Beams - all out.
And for a change, Cheney is on the extended bench.  I would say zero chance of getting a game though.
The ins and outs and extended benches:
Essendon: In: Neagle, Bellchambers, Houli Out: Dustin Fletcher (leg), Scott Lucas, Leroy Jetta (knee)
Hawthorn: In: Birchall, McGlynn, Stokes Out: Brent Guerra (back), Jarryd Morton, Brent Renouf
Richmond: In: Brown, Cousins, Simmonds Out: Matthew Richardson (hamstring), Jordan McMahon, Mitch Morton
Brisbane: No changes
Carlton: In: Chris Yarran, Shaun Hampson Mark Austin Richard Hadley Out: Greg Bentley, Setanta O’hAilpin, Andrew Carrazzo, Ryan Houlihan
Fremantle: In: Pratt Out: Ryan Crowley (foot) New: Luke Pratt (Swan Districts)
North Melbourne: In: Wells, Campbell, Ross, Goldstein Out: Pratt (knee), Greenwood, Power, Lower
Port Adelaide:In: Davenport Out: Hamish Hartlett (hamstring) New: Jason Davenport (Geelong)
Geelong: In: Harley, Ling Out: Gary Ablett (groin), David Johnson
Sydney: No changes
Western Bulldogs: In: Ward, Welsh, Williams
I/C (from): Dylan Addison, Callan Ward, Nathan Eagleton, Andrejs Everitt, Daniel Giansiracusa, Liam Picken, Scott Welsh
Adelaide: In: Knights, Maric, Moran, Shirley, Symes Out: Cook, Griffin
I/C (from): Shirley, Symes, Maric, Knights,...
Big ins and outs this week though.  I think a few people would have Richardson, Yarran, Houlihan, Wells, Pratt, Hartlett, Ablett, Knights, Beams - all out.
And for a change, Cheney is on the extended bench.  I would say zero chance of getting a game though.
The ins and outs and extended benches:
Essendon: In: Neagle, Bellchambers, Houli Out: Dustin Fletcher (leg), Scott Lucas, Leroy Jetta (knee)
Hawthorn: In: Birchall, McGlynn, Stokes Out: Brent Guerra (back), Jarryd Morton, Brent Renouf
Richmond: In: Brown, Cousins, Simmonds Out: Matthew Richardson (hamstring), Jordan McMahon, Mitch Morton
Brisbane: No changes
Carlton: In: Chris Yarran, Shaun Hampson Mark Austin Richard Hadley Out: Greg Bentley, Setanta O’hAilpin, Andrew Carrazzo, Ryan Houlihan
Fremantle: In: Pratt Out: Ryan Crowley (foot) New: Luke Pratt (Swan Districts)
North Melbourne: In: Wells, Campbell, Ross, Goldstein Out: Pratt (knee), Greenwood, Power, Lower
Port Adelaide:In: Davenport Out: Hamish Hartlett (hamstring) New: Jason Davenport (Geelong)
Geelong: In: Harley, Ling Out: Gary Ablett (groin), David Johnson
Sydney: No changes
Western Bulldogs: In: Ward, Welsh, Williams
I/C (from): Dylan Addison, Callan Ward, Nathan Eagleton, Andrejs Everitt, Daniel Giansiracusa, Liam Picken, Scott Welsh
Adelaide: In: Knights, Maric, Moran, Shirley, Symes Out: Cook, Griffin
I/C (from): Shirley, Symes, Maric, Knights,...
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