REB's Rubbish: Round 18
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 1:19 pmTipping is starting to get a little easier now with some sides copping a few injuries and others getting the staggers, although not too many were on the Lions to not only defeat the Magpies but to flog them as they did last week. Perhaps another 'out of the Blue' result may be on the cards but there again appears to be a few no-brainers in this lot. A couple of teams might just be cashing in their chips this weekend.
St Kilda have enjoyed a good run over the Bulldogs who are playing their 4th consecutive game on the unforgiving Dome surface. The desperate Dogs welcome back Cross, West and Grant in a bid to shore up their faltering unit. The retirement announcement of Darcy is well timed but despite almost faltering against Carlton, the Saints look the superior unit. With Koschitzke back in harness, the Sainters have too many weapons and will deliver a fatal blow to the Bulldogs with a 35 point victory at the Dome.
Collingwood simply can't afford to drop this week's clash against Carlton just as Carlton can't afford to win ha ha. Brett Ratten doesn't seem like a tanker to me though and the Blues showed plenty of cheek against the Pies last time out but should run out of gas like they did last time around. Clement comes back in to the Pie lineup but young gun Scott Pendlebury will be out of action with a foot injury. I think that Carlton can get another honourable loss as Collingwood scrape home by 15 points. My faith in the Pies has been shaken!
Geelong will win their match against Richmond perhaps in spite of going in with three talls instead of because of it. Richmond are not a physical side so perhaps this is the reasoning behind the selection of King to go along with Ottens and Blake. Remember that Richmond actually won at Cat park last year so the 11.00 on offer might tempt some but good Geelong sides don't lose to Richmond at Cat Park. Neither will this good Geelong side who will win by 58 points, making it almost a hundred point improvement for the gallant Tiges.
Kangaroos will go one step closer to earning the respect they somehow haven't earnt from the football world by ending Brisbane's four game winning streak at the Gabba on Saturday night. The Lions have been simply sensational during the last month but the Kangaroos have been sensational all year. My only reservations about the Roos is they've been hopping all over the country of late but they just keep on keeping on and like the paint have been keeping a lid on it. Kangaroos to notch up another one by winning by 11 points.
Port Adelaide will take great delight in ending Adelaide's season in Showdown MCLLMXIXIVIXCCII and all the while Mark Williams will be holding Fry's seven leaf clover that he must have found earlier in the year as Adelaide will again go in without Rutten, Bassett and Ruccuito. This lack of body pressure will delight the Power who have numerous small fowards who will feast on a goalkicking bag against what is left of the Blackbirds. Port by 41 points. Stone the Crows.
Sydney will continue on it's incredibly tough road to the finals with a regulation win over what is currently the worst side in the comp in Melbourne. The Canberra fans will be out in force to cheer for the Swannies, having never warmed to the Roos during their stay. If you've ever been to Canberra you'll know it's bloody tough to warm to anything but the Swannies have somehow managed this. Sydney to triumph in what will be a forgettable game by 44 points.
Hawthorn can defy their recent staggers by toppling Essendon at the G on Sunday. The Hawks get back Boyle, Mitchell, Franklin and Ellis and these inclusions will prove decisive against the Bombers who will welcome back inspector Gadget, although how fit Fletcher is remains to be seen. With superior midfield power and a good forward line against a suspect Bomber backline, the Hawks will triumph in a hard fought match by 13 points.
West Coast as the top team in the west will bowl over the Dockers in the derby in a game that the rest of the country quite rightly couldn't give a stuff about. In this match the police will ring the ground to protect the crowd from the players and not the other way around. Much of the sting from this match will be missing already as Fremantle are dead set pathetic and Des Hedland had to pull out of the match with a heart injury. West Coast will win Freo's grand final by 23 points.
Unfortunately, Port, West Coast, Collingwood and the Roos will all win although I hope they all lose. Jeez it's tough at the top!
Here's lookin at ya.
REB
St Kilda have enjoyed a good run over the Bulldogs who are playing their 4th consecutive game on the unforgiving Dome surface. The desperate Dogs welcome back Cross, West and Grant in a bid to shore up their faltering unit. The retirement announcement of Darcy is well timed but despite almost faltering against Carlton, the Saints look the superior unit. With Koschitzke back in harness, the Sainters have too many weapons and will deliver a fatal blow to the Bulldogs with a 35 point victory at the Dome.
Collingwood simply can't afford to drop this week's clash against Carlton just as Carlton can't afford to win ha ha. Brett Ratten doesn't seem like a tanker to me though and the Blues showed plenty of cheek against the Pies last time out but should run out of gas like they did last time around. Clement comes back in to the Pie lineup but young gun Scott Pendlebury will be out of action with a foot injury. I think that Carlton can get another honourable loss as Collingwood scrape home by 15 points. My faith in the Pies has been shaken!
Geelong will win their match against Richmond perhaps in spite of going in with three talls instead of because of it. Richmond are not a physical side so perhaps this is the reasoning behind the selection of King to go along with Ottens and Blake. Remember that Richmond actually won at Cat park last year so the 11.00 on offer might tempt some but good Geelong sides don't lose to Richmond at Cat Park. Neither will this good Geelong side who will win by 58 points, making it almost a hundred point improvement for the gallant Tiges.
Kangaroos will go one step closer to earning the respect they somehow haven't earnt from the football world by ending Brisbane's four game winning streak at the Gabba on Saturday night. The Lions have been simply sensational during the last month but the Kangaroos have been sensational all year. My only reservations about the Roos is they've been hopping all over the country of late but they just keep on keeping on and like the paint have been keeping a lid on it. Kangaroos to notch up another one by winning by 11 points.
Port Adelaide will take great delight in ending Adelaide's season in Showdown MCLLMXIXIVIXCCII and all the while Mark Williams will be holding Fry's seven leaf clover that he must have found earlier in the year as Adelaide will again go in without Rutten, Bassett and Ruccuito. This lack of body pressure will delight the Power who have numerous small fowards who will feast on a goalkicking bag against what is left of the Blackbirds. Port by 41 points. Stone the Crows.
Sydney will continue on it's incredibly tough road to the finals with a regulation win over what is currently the worst side in the comp in Melbourne. The Canberra fans will be out in force to cheer for the Swannies, having never warmed to the Roos during their stay. If you've ever been to Canberra you'll know it's bloody tough to warm to anything but the Swannies have somehow managed this. Sydney to triumph in what will be a forgettable game by 44 points.
Hawthorn can defy their recent staggers by toppling Essendon at the G on Sunday. The Hawks get back Boyle, Mitchell, Franklin and Ellis and these inclusions will prove decisive against the Bombers who will welcome back inspector Gadget, although how fit Fletcher is remains to be seen. With superior midfield power and a good forward line against a suspect Bomber backline, the Hawks will triumph in a hard fought match by 13 points.
West Coast as the top team in the west will bowl over the Dockers in the derby in a game that the rest of the country quite rightly couldn't give a stuff about. In this match the police will ring the ground to protect the crowd from the players and not the other way around. Much of the sting from this match will be missing already as Fremantle are dead set pathetic and Des Hedland had to pull out of the match with a heart injury. West Coast will win Freo's grand final by 23 points.
Unfortunately, Port, West Coast, Collingwood and the Roos will all win although I hope they all lose. Jeez it's tough at the top!
Here's lookin at ya.
REB
