Round 7 shapes as a defining round of the 2012 season of the ORFFL. So many matches sit on a figurative knife-edge; 1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd, 6th vs 8th and others to boot. Victory could see consolidation from the mighty, or conquering of very same the same. Defeat on the other hand will bring only pain. How morbid. For more of the same, read on dear traveler.



NOW WITH HAME DAY UPDATES



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COULTA COULDABEENS (10th, Avg. 1199) 1071/13 vs TARWIN LOWER PIGS (12th, 1196) 1007/13



The closest match up I think we've seen to date in the ORFFL, with the 10th placed Coulda going up against the 12th place Tarwin Lower, and only 3 points separating them on average. Out of undying respect for the Couldabeens erstwhile leader, I zips my lid on the issue of team selection, and leave it in his more than capable hands. Suffice to say, if the big Q-Stick (avg. 66) wanted to have a big game, now would be the time to do it. The Pigs would surely give themselves a sniff this weekend; look for improved performance from Giles (avg. 91), Bastinac (avg. 86), and Hocking (avg. 59) in particular.







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MALLACOOTA MAGICIANS (3rd, 1267) 1280 vs POOWONG POTOROOS (2nd, 1248) 1355



An epic contest we have right here, 3rd place Mallacoota hosting 2nd placed Poowong. This match is full of intrigue, with the Magicians averaging just 19 ppg more that the Potoroos, yet Poowong sits one place higher on the ladder. Poowong also welcomes the return of Captain Gary (avg. 150), while Mallacoota come fresh off a 1317 last round, all the while playing a man down with the late out of BigBoy (avg. 95). Can Mallacoota keep it together in the face of a mounting injury toll? Or will the return of Gary galvanise an already strong Poowong side? I don't have any answers.







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WOY WOY WIZARDS (11th, 1237) 1118/14 vs BONNIE DOON BANDITS (16th, 1109) 1187/14



While out at Woy Woy this weekend the Wizards host the Bandits. The difference in class between Woy Woy (avg. 1237) and Bonnie Doon (1109) is readily apparent, yet it would appear it's the Bandits who have the greater star power; five players averaging 100 or more, as opposed to the Wizards two. Woy Woy see their best player in Sandi (avg. 127) return, as Hodge departs. While Bonnie Doon see the return of Drummond and Issy, which may see them fielding a full, in-position team this week.







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GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS (14th, 1169) 887/12 vs MERTON MEERKATS (9th, 1189) 1336



Antother cracker, this time at Glenrowan, with only an average of 20 points separating the Gunslingers from the Meerkats. Bock out for the season will leave Glenrowan shattered and scrambling to field a full defence. Over at the travelling Merton camp it's the forward line that is struggling coming into round seven; Nahas (avg. 68), Vickery (avg. 66.2), King (avg. 38) and Smedts (avg. 24.5) all performing below standard for the green and gold. Great midfield but.







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SARAH ISLAND SAVAGES (1st, 1439) 953/11 vs WARBURTON WANDERERS (4th, 1258) 1038/12



The Solid Gold Hits of round seven roll on as clubhouse leaders Sarah Island host 4th placed Warburton. While on first glance there appears to be a significant difference in class (Sarah Island average 181 ppg more), anything can happen in the ORFFL. With NicNat still MIA, the Wanderers would fancy their chances this weekend, especially with Kruezer (avg. 87) going up against a weakened St. Kilda ruck division. Expect this one to go down to the wire.







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MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS (15th, 1154) 1216 vs MILIKAPATI SNAKES (5th, 1265) 1342



A bit of a lob-sided encounter predicted up the mountain this weekend with the 5th placed Snakes travelling to take on the 15th placed Disappointments. On average 91 points separate these two competitors, yet with Stanton (avg. 133), Rockliff (avg. 115) and Ward (avg. 106), anything is possible. They wouldn't be the Disappointments if they didn't tease with the spectacular. Milikapati would be best to ignore this threat and simply try to implement their consistent, even gameplan - 11 Snakes average 87 or more.







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HUMPTY DOO HAMMERHEADS (18th, 1141) 804/12 vs POPANYINNING PYRITE (13th, 1179) 985/13



Up at Humpty Doo the last placed Hammerheads are pitched against the 13th placed Pyrite in a clash that may be closer than it looks at first. Only a difference of 38 points to Popanyinning's favour divide these two teams, but with 1st round draftee Adam Goodes (avg. 105) missing from the Humpty Doo lineup, it could be a tough ask for the home team. The big news out of Popanyinning is the continued absence of power forward Sam Reid (avg. 61); clearly not doing enough in the ORFFL ressies to warrant a call up.







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JIMCUMBILLY JACKRABBITS (7th, 1197) 879/13 vs PURNULULU BUNGLE RANGERS (17th, 1124) 1243



Once again 7th placed Jimcumbilly will be looking for respite, and will have a pretty good chance against the 17th placed Purnululu Bungle. I write 'again', because I've been consistent in my praise for the Jackrabbits since the start, however perhaps it's time to start readjusting expectations. Pertinent with the news that ThePeoplesBeard (avg. 101) will miss this weekend, and the Jimcumbilly will be without a genuine ruck. The PBR on the other hand welcome back their captain in Selwood (avg. 125), which would leave them well placed for an upset victory.







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TORRUMBARRY THUNDA (6th, 1214) 879/11 vs QUEENSTOWN QUOLLS 1000/12



Lastly in the feast that is ORFFL round 7, 6th placed Torrumbarry face off against 8th placed Queenstown in a contest that is sure to get a bit lippy (at least from one dug-out). A mere 22 points separate these two teams on average, with the Quolls bearing arms in the midfield, and the Thunda making it rain up forward. SKT has already exposed doubts on his capacity to field a full side, while BB has a fountain of riches at his disposal, with both Grant and Petterd receiving call ups. Okay, perhaps 'fountain of riches' is the wrong phrase. He has a difficult choice to make.




















































































































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<td style='width: 229px; height: 18px;]SARAH ISLAND SAVAGES
<td style='width: 65px;]6-0
<td style='width: 65px;]8633
<td align='right' style='width: 65px;]1439



<td style='height: 18px;]POOWONG POTOROOS
6-0
7490
<td align='right]1248



<td style='height: 18px;]MALLACOOTA MAGICIANS
5/1
7601
<td align='right]1267



<td style='height: 18px;]WARBURTON WANDERERS
5/1
7550
<td align='right]1258



<td style='height: 18px;]MILIKAPATI SNAKES
4/2
7587
<td align='right]1265



<td style='height: 18px;]TORRUMBARRY THUNDA
3/3
7283
<td align='right]1214



<td style='height: 18px;]JIMCUMBILLY JACKRABBITS
3/3
7181
<td align='right]1197



<td style='height: 18px;]QUEENSTOWN QUOLLS
3/3
7150
<td align='right]1192



<td style='height: 18px;]MERTON MEERKATS
3/3
7134
<td align='right]1189



<td style='height: 18px;]COULTA COULDABEENS
3/3
5996
<td align='right]1199



<td style='height: 18px;]WOY WOY WIZARDS
2/4
7423
<td align='right]1237



<td style='height: 18px;]TARWIN LOWER PIGS
2/4
7173
<td align='right]1196



<td style='height: 18px;]POPANYINNING PYRITE
2/4
7071
<td align='right]1179



<td style='height: 18px;]GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS
2/4
7016
<td align='right]1169



<td style='height: 18px;]MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS
2/4
6926
<td align='right]1154



<td style='height: 18px;]BONNIE DOON BANDITS
2/4
6655
<td align='right]1109



<td style='height: 18px;]PURNULULU BUNGLE RANGERS
1/5
6746
<td align='right]1124



<td style='height: 18px;]HUMPTY DOO HAMMERHEADS
0-6
6843
<td align='right]1141