St Kilda V Richmond
Another AFL kangaroo court decision has seen the Tigers lose Alex Rance for up to 3 weeks for an innocuous bump on Jarred Waite. Richmond can ill afford to lose a regular defender but they showed in Conca, Rance and Batchelor that they have an exciting young list. Ross Lyon’s St Kilda went back to the “North of the border football” which he pioneered whilst assistant coach at Sydney. It was probably the worst Friday night opener since Friday night football began. If the Saints play like that they won’t even be making the eight let alone the top four. As a side issue the Riewoldt brothers will go head to head and whoever kicks the most goals could well decide who wins. Saints.....just although Im putting Richmond in the multi.
North Melbourne V Collingwood
North showed tremendous resolve in the West where they were robbed of victory by another umpiring blunder in the final minutes. A total of eight regular senior players were missing and to get within a kick was outstanding. Even more outstanding were the youngsters Richardson, Pederson and Atley who stepped up to the plate when it really counted. Unfortunately they will be playing the Premiers Collingwood, who after toying with Port Adelaide like a cat torments a mouse, banged on 10 goals to one in the final quarter to smash the inexperienced Power. The fab four of Swan, Didak, Thomas and Pendlebury conducted a Magpie orchestra which is fine tuning itself for another crack at the flag. Magpies by 60.
Port Adelaide V West Coast
The failing Power with its group of inexperienced youngsters took on Collingwood and won ...albeit for a period of 30 mins and it showed that they have the potential to be a force in the years to come. West Coast’s win in its opener against North in the energy sapping heat was a tremendous victory, made even more difficult after the horrendous injury to their star forward Mark Le Cras. He will be a massive loss but the boy Gaff showed he has some ticker and he may well step up to the plate. Port however will be too tough an assignment. Power by 4 goals.
Gold Coast V Carlton
The game we’ve all been waiting for (not). Finally the Suns take the field with its ensemble of overpaid, poached superstars. There will be no less than 11 debutants in the game which is great for dream teamers but bad for the general viewing public. Carlton’s midfield will slaughter the hapless Suns with only Ablett and Swallow able to mount any resistance. After the scare the Tigers gave them last week, Brett Ratten would’ve showed the boys no mercy on the track this week and I expect them to give the Gold Coast a hiding. Blues by 50 points.
Fremantle V Geelong
The Cats will be without all Australian full-back Matty Scarlett after his reckless act on Nick Riewoldt cost him a week in the sin bin. This could be the impetus for Fremantle’s favourite son Matthew Pavlich to finally shine on the big stage on a night when he will play his 238th game, equalling the club record held by Shane Parker, established between 1995-2007. The Dockers deserved their win last week albeit a lucky one and they showed signs that the top four is not out of their reach. Geelong will have to improve on last week. The Royal Wedding will be more exciting than the rubbish they served up. Dockers by 42 points in a blowout.
Western Bulldogs V Brisbane
If the Doggies beat the undermanned Lions as expected and then follow that up with another victory over the Suns they will be 2-1 and everybody will be saying what was all the fuss about after their disgracefully, inept performance in round one. Rodney Eade said his midfield were ‘obliterated’ and that they had nothing up forward. In my opinion Eade has done his dash at the Bulldogs and he should find a new club next year or just float around the media. The loss of Jonathan Brown for the year (don’t listen to the club, he is gonesky) will not do the already pathetic Lions any favours. To their credit, the umpire cost Brisbane the game Sat night but that’s what happens when you prepare and play poorly. Dogs by 36.
Sydney V Essendon
First time in nine years that Essendon has been on top of the ladder. They were easily the most impressive side of round one and the burning question is whether or not they can follow it up in round two. Sydney struggled on the big paddock that is the ‘G’ and Melbourne’s pace exposed the frailty of the Swans defence. St James looks to be working miracles at Bomberland so I’m getting on board until it comes to a abrupt halt. Bombers by 4 goals.
Hawthorn V Melbourne
Hawks were impressive for one half at least over in Adelaide against a very, very good Crows unit. If not for Buddy and Roughie missing easy shots for goal (sound familiar Hawk fans?) the result could have been a lot different. Some great signs for the Hawks and Dees with some dazzling youngsters coming through but in the end the Hawks experience and poise will be enough to see them get up comfortably. Hawks by 20 points.
Another AFL kangaroo court decision has seen the Tigers lose Alex Rance for up to 3 weeks for an innocuous bump on Jarred Waite. Richmond can ill afford to lose a regular defender but they showed in Conca, Rance and Batchelor that they have an exciting young list. Ross Lyon’s St Kilda went back to the “North of the border football” which he pioneered whilst assistant coach at Sydney. It was probably the worst Friday night opener since Friday night football began. If the Saints play like that they won’t even be making the eight let alone the top four. As a side issue the Riewoldt brothers will go head to head and whoever kicks the most goals could well decide who wins. Saints.....just although Im putting Richmond in the multi.
North Melbourne V Collingwood
North showed tremendous resolve in the West where they were robbed of victory by another umpiring blunder in the final minutes. A total of eight regular senior players were missing and to get within a kick was outstanding. Even more outstanding were the youngsters Richardson, Pederson and Atley who stepped up to the plate when it really counted. Unfortunately they will be playing the Premiers Collingwood, who after toying with Port Adelaide like a cat torments a mouse, banged on 10 goals to one in the final quarter to smash the inexperienced Power. The fab four of Swan, Didak, Thomas and Pendlebury conducted a Magpie orchestra which is fine tuning itself for another crack at the flag. Magpies by 60.
Port Adelaide V West Coast
The failing Power with its group of inexperienced youngsters took on Collingwood and won ...albeit for a period of 30 mins and it showed that they have the potential to be a force in the years to come. West Coast’s win in its opener against North in the energy sapping heat was a tremendous victory, made even more difficult after the horrendous injury to their star forward Mark Le Cras. He will be a massive loss but the boy Gaff showed he has some ticker and he may well step up to the plate. Port however will be too tough an assignment. Power by 4 goals.
Gold Coast V Carlton
The game we’ve all been waiting for (not). Finally the Suns take the field with its ensemble of overpaid, poached superstars. There will be no less than 11 debutants in the game which is great for dream teamers but bad for the general viewing public. Carlton’s midfield will slaughter the hapless Suns with only Ablett and Swallow able to mount any resistance. After the scare the Tigers gave them last week, Brett Ratten would’ve showed the boys no mercy on the track this week and I expect them to give the Gold Coast a hiding. Blues by 50 points.
Fremantle V Geelong
The Cats will be without all Australian full-back Matty Scarlett after his reckless act on Nick Riewoldt cost him a week in the sin bin. This could be the impetus for Fremantle’s favourite son Matthew Pavlich to finally shine on the big stage on a night when he will play his 238th game, equalling the club record held by Shane Parker, established between 1995-2007. The Dockers deserved their win last week albeit a lucky one and they showed signs that the top four is not out of their reach. Geelong will have to improve on last week. The Royal Wedding will be more exciting than the rubbish they served up. Dockers by 42 points in a blowout.
Western Bulldogs V Brisbane
If the Doggies beat the undermanned Lions as expected and then follow that up with another victory over the Suns they will be 2-1 and everybody will be saying what was all the fuss about after their disgracefully, inept performance in round one. Rodney Eade said his midfield were ‘obliterated’ and that they had nothing up forward. In my opinion Eade has done his dash at the Bulldogs and he should find a new club next year or just float around the media. The loss of Jonathan Brown for the year (don’t listen to the club, he is gonesky) will not do the already pathetic Lions any favours. To their credit, the umpire cost Brisbane the game Sat night but that’s what happens when you prepare and play poorly. Dogs by 36.
Sydney V Essendon
First time in nine years that Essendon has been on top of the ladder. They were easily the most impressive side of round one and the burning question is whether or not they can follow it up in round two. Sydney struggled on the big paddock that is the ‘G’ and Melbourne’s pace exposed the frailty of the Swans defence. St James looks to be working miracles at Bomberland so I’m getting on board until it comes to a abrupt halt. Bombers by 4 goals.
Hawthorn V Melbourne
Hawks were impressive for one half at least over in Adelaide against a very, very good Crows unit. If not for Buddy and Roughie missing easy shots for goal (sound familiar Hawk fans?) the result could have been a lot different. Some great signs for the Hawks and Dees with some dazzling youngsters coming through but in the end the Hawks experience and poise will be enough to see them get up comfortably. Hawks by 20 points.
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