Hey hey! Finally the SC Gods are back on side with some big scores going up around the place. Reckon 2300 is gunna be par (Which coincidently enough, is what Im on track for in both SC and DT!)

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Melbourne vs Hawthorn

Result: Hawthorn by 66, 15.25.115 to 6.13.59

I try to imagine what was going on in the media room at the AFL when they were trying to bill this one up as a big Friday night clash. Seemed the best they could come up with was- Lets see if the Dees can prevent the inevitable stomping that they are going to recieve.

Turns out they sort of did. Lost by 11 goals, but considering the 15.25 kicked by the Hawkers, a 100 point loss really could have been on the cards.

Buddy was in classic 2012 form, kicking 3 goals 7, though considering hes averaging 2.6 goals, 4 behinds, I think thats a plus, sortof. Wish the bloke could kick straight though, just think what his average could have been this season! Reckon someone should send him a pair of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concave_football_boot">Concaves[/url] - see if it sorts him out.

Anyways, he did end up scoring a very tidy 140SC, matching teammate Sewell, who managed his off 32 disposals.

Hale had a very nice game. 23 touches for his 124SC, while Birchall and Lewis were both very good with 122SC and 119SC.

The only real bad news for the Hawks was Rioli who was subbed off for just 48SC, not due to any obvious reason, but I wouldnt want to be a Rioli owner right now.

Watching Melbourne, it was all about Magner (For those of you who didnt trade him out), and he performed admirably. 17 disposals for an 84SC should see his salary tick up for a few more weeks. Hopefully he can keep it up til after that all important round 12 bye.

Heroes: Sewell, Franklin, Hale, Birchall, Lewis, Clark, Magner
Villians: Rioli

Adelaide vs Geelong

Result: Adelaide by 50, 19.8.122 to 10.12.72

After an excellent win last week against the undefeated Swans, in Sydney no less, there were still questionmark as to the validity of their work, considering their easy early draw.

Im thinking now, after absolutely dismantling last year premiers, that even the most die-hard Port fan has got to be thinking that Adelaide could be a top4 contender this year. I guess the wise thing to do, before making a strong call either way though, is to watch the next two weeks. Carlton, then Collingwood- Away, then home, really should give an indication just how far theyve come. Personally, I think they will struggle, away from home, against other top4 contenders. But that home ground advantage, should see them get a good number more wins from here on in.

To the game though, Thompson was great. 34 disposals and a massive 161SC top scored the game. Walker continues his good year, with 3 goals and 124SC while Reilly and Sloane did very nicely with 120SC and 116SC respectively.

For such a loss, there were still the usual Geelong suspects who managed to break the ton, these were Selwood (114), Kelly (108), Chapman (107) and Johnson (105) - The usual suspects really.

Enright managed himself a 70SC, which should see him continue to fall in price a little, while anyone who traded into the midpricers of Christensen or Hawkins would be kicking themselves. The former for getting injured, the latter for scoring just 46SC.

Heroes: Thompson, Walker, Reilly, Sloane
Villians: Hawkins

GWS vs Gold Coast

Result: GWS by 27, 13.16.94 to 9.13.67

Well, the first win is on the board, and in what should develop into a rivaly, first blood has gone to the Giants.

Backing up from last week, I thought again, the Giants were good in the contests, jumping out to an early lead. The Suns brought that back in the second quarter kicking a massive 6.6 (3 quarters of their score!). After that though, it seemed just a matter of time til the Giants would get back in front, kicking 8.8 in the second half to 2.4

Giles top scored the game, with 21 disposals, 13 hitouts and 3 goals. A great performance from the rookie ruckman- who should be zeroing in as a top5 ruckman on the back of it.

Ward did well, with a 113SC, which was a welcome return after a couple of lean weeks- but it was Coniglio that would have been smiling. A 31 disposal, 103SC for the fella shows us just what he can bring to the table. Definitely get the feeling that hell be in my team some time in the next few years.

Treloar came back from injury magnificently, 18 disposals good for a mighty 96SC, while Tyson managed himself an 86SC.

Adams broke his bubble with an 80SC, Greene again with a solid 77SC, as did Smith. Kennedy owners wont be disappointed if they held onto him, eclipsing his BE with a 75SC.

Bugg though, might be due for a rest soon, a 68SC this week, backing up his 55 from last week will see an 80+ BE put on his head next week.

Iles top scored for the Suns. The G being worth 7 points I guess, a 127SC from 28 disposals and a goal.

Ablett racked up the disposals (33) and got forward a lot. Its just a shame he couldnt get on the end of any goals, else his 125SC could have been a lot higher.

Rookie, Horsley broke his bubble with an 80SC. I feel for you if youre not holding him, he should continue to fly up.

Heroes: Giles, Coniglio, Treloar, Iles, Ablett, Horsley
Villians:

Richmond vs Sydney

Result: Richmond by 29, 13.13.91 to 8.14.62

Richmond have teased us with form all year, in fact, the words honourable loss have been uttered a number of times. Not this week however, as former fliers, the Swans, were brought right back to earth with a huge defeat.

Kicking 5.6 to just 2 behinds in the first quarter, it was always going to be an ugly night for the Swans. To their credit, they kept that margin from most of the game, sneaking it a little closer through the 3rd quarter. But the Tigers were just too bloody good, finishing off the game strongly.

Foley top scored for the Tigers, with 25 disposals he managed a 134SC.

Maric has been an absolute revelation this year, this week picking up 17 disposals and 119SC.

Lots of decent scores from the Tiges with near everyone hitting their average. Everyone except Ellis, who was subbed on in the 4th, for just 3 touches at 33% DE and 2SC. This for a trade out mate- Youve do us well.

Only one ton to the Swan, as the evergreen Kennedy managed himself a 101SC off 21 touches.

Not much else was nice though, particularly that knee injury to Parker. Still waiting on anything official, but it didnt look great - getting him subbed off for 50SC.

Heroes: Foley, Maric, Newman
Villians: Reid, Parker, Grundy

Essendon vs West Coast

Result: Essendon by 61, 16.17.113 to 7.10.52

I had my cash on the Bombers, 1-39. But my financial pain was quickly washed away as the Bombers completely dominated in this top4 clash. Starting in the first, it was all one way traffic (al beit, inaccurate traffic.) But that did right itself after the main break, as the Eagles looked utterly spent.

The ol Permacaptain once again earned his mantle, 164SC off 36 disposals was a mighty effort. Watson was hot on his heels, also with 36 disposal and 149SC.

Paddy Ryder earnt his coin this week, 17 disposals and 137SC against the Nitnat-less Eagles, while Zaharakis did very nicely with 32 touches and a 130SC.

Im gunna put Heppell into the villans column this week. Not because a 67SC is too bad for a 2nd yearer, but because I think hes earnt the premium earmark thus far this year, and such scores arent good enough!

Without NitNat again, Cox was huge. 141SC this week off 21 disposals and his owners would be seriously contemplating a run-in, with NitNat, and maybe a 2x4, to keep the high-high scores rolling in.

Selwood would have disappointed those who risked such a POD, just 73SC this week, but Woosha did mention that he should be right to go next week.

Priddis got himself concussed early though, for just a 24SC. Makes him absolutely cherry ripe for an upgrade after his round 11 bye- so Im thinking there will be a few people picking him up.

Heroes: Stanton, Watson, Ryder, Zaharakis, Cox
Villians: Heppell, Selwood, Priddis

Brisbane vs Collingwood

Result: Collingwood by 58

Ill be honest, I was shocked when I saw the line for this game was only 30 point. Brisbane havent been that good, nor Collingwood that bad. And well, I was right with the line essentially being met in just the first quarter. Held steading for the next 2 quarters, and absolutely blown away in the 4th.

Sidebottom was awesome. 35 disposals and 156SC and surely hes locked in as a top7 forward now. Just playing some excellent football.

Shaw did well after missing a few games earlier in the year. 28 touches and 142SC goes a long way to saying sorry. Particularly for the donut mate. That said though, I reckon youre still a few more massive games away from complete forgiveness.

Just behind him was Swan, 34 touches and 2.2 for a very nice 141SC, while Beams really looks back in form with 30 touches and a 109SC.

Pendles was a little under, with 107SC, while Clarke put in another excellent performance with a 90SC flat.

Redden top scored again for the Lions, this week with 28 touches and a 118SC.

However, that was the only real highpoint as Rockliff again underperformed with an 85SC (and like Priddis, should be value after his bye), Hanley made an 81SC which was fantastic, considering he got subbed off and will be looking at a stint on the sidelines.

Meanwhile, our hopeful backline downgrade, Zorko was only subbed on late, picking up just 16SC.

Heroes: Sidebottom, Shaw, Swan, Beams, Clarke
Villians:


Now thats all from me so far. Ducking out tonight, but will be around after lockout opens to get the stats up.

Feel free to let us know how youre going- looks like a lot of big scores this week.

In the meantime however, Ive got a serious question for you.

Looking at Zorko. And an absolute truck load of non-GWS rookies this year, the sub rule has massively curtailed their earning potential. I mean, outside of the GWS, and Magnar- and now Horsley, has there been much?

Now, riddle me this, lets say next year, we have 2 subs. And now GWS rookies availiable. Theres going to be effectively 4 players per team subbed a game- killing the fast generation of cash that weve come to expect and love over the last few years.

Might bring the mid-pricer back into play, right?