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Zartan wrote:Shout out to Hendo and his lads on their efforts Saturday - Houghton 'B' grade a far improved outfit from Rd 9 - beat them by around 180 in Rd 9 but battled to win by 16 points Saturday!

Deserved to win the game with their F50 entries, but unfortunately a lack of direction heading forward cost them shots on goal. Controlled majority of the game. Glanville in the ruck was massive around the ground, can't recall him losing a tap, and Kerrigan was easily one of your best all day. Good to see Sebastian named in the best too - thought he was outstanding on the wing - cant kick, but hunts the ball well and finds plenty of it.

Henderson stiff not to get a mention in the best players - the 67 year old veteran was Wayne Carey like in the 1st term, plucking contested marks at will across half forward.

Not bad place to watch footy from at the top of the hill either, food was amongst the best i've had all year, the vast array of craft beers was a pleasant change from the same old red tins or super dry at other clubs, and i managed to get a nice bottle of cab sav which went down a treat!

I know our lads enjoyed having a few drinks up there - best part being the fact hardly any of them had reception so the partners couldn't call

old farmer wrote:On a side note, spent all day trying to find someone to take Zatan's reference, but know one wanted anything to do with it.

oldman wrote:Elizabeth to start short priced favourites against Brahma Lodge after smacking them in round 18 by 13 goals this could turn ugly early as Elizabeth will win and win easily and book their spot in the 2nd semi whilst Brahma could find themselves on the back of 3 straight losses in a do or die final in week 2..

Zartan wrote:

oldman wrote:Elizabeth to start short priced favourites against Brahma Lodge after smacking them in round 18 by 13 goals this could turn ugly early as Elizabeth will win and win easily and book their spot in the 2nd semi whilst Brahma could find themselves on the back of 3 straight losses in a do or die final in week 2..

Agreed. Only thing that may work in Brahma's favour is the weather, but on the larger Argana Park just don't think they've got the aerobic capacity to go with Elizabeth.

David Savage will be a huge blow for the Tigers in the midfield as well, while I would think the Eagles could recall as many as 4, with Makris, Cotter, Shephard and Paradiso noticeable absentees from last week.

Reynolds will have a day out, and Upton is arguably one of the premier backmen in the comp at the moment.

Too much power around the ground, and i'd expect the Eagles will tinker their match ups a fraction this week so Steele and McIntyre will be shut down.

Zartan wrote:10 to 30 mm of rain forecast for today - how torn would the players be feeling.. on one hand it's finals week and they all manage to commit come finals, and on the other hand they're always scared of getting wet.. [emoji38]

morell wrote:My conclusion is to attend training... but stick to stretching and bike work.

hfoxe16 wrote:

Zartan wrote:

oldman wrote:Elizabeth to start short priced favourites against Brahma Lodge after smacking them in round 18 by 13 goals this could turn ugly early as Elizabeth will win and win easily and book their spot in the 2nd semi whilst Brahma could find themselves on the back of 3 straight losses in a do or die final in week 2..

Agreed. Only thing that may work in Brahma's favour is the weather, but on the larger Argana Park just don't think they've got the aerobic capacity to go with Elizabeth.

David Savage will be a huge blow for the Tigers in the midfield as well, while I would think the Eagles could recall as many as 4, with Makris, Cotter, Shephard and Paradiso noticeable absentees from last week.

Reynolds will have a day out, and Upton is arguably one of the premier backmen in the comp at the moment.

Too much power around the ground, and i'd expect the Eagles will tinker their match ups a fraction this week so Steele and McIntyre will be shut down.

Elizabeth are the team to beat and wouldn't be surprised if they destroy each of the teams in their path to glory!!

They have the best form coming into this finals series 8 wins in-arrow an impressive feat that will continue to climb. It involved beating Pulteney on their home deck by a convincing 49 points and Ingle Farm who they too were on a winning strict until they met.

The eagles have one weakness in their overall team structure the forwards have been so damaging during the back 9 of the minor round. To have two strong focal points in Cotter & Woodland it makes any football team jealous and nervous. The midfield lead by Jye McConnell in the ruck always gives his onball brigade first use of the ball. They just squeeze the opposition and make it a true contested game and just bully the oposition into forced errors. The most underrated player in this div would be Trent Greenshields "The Mountain" is just a bull in the stoppages with no player able to contain his intimidating frame.

Its a matter of who's playing for second then who's going to win division 6 sorry.

Zartan wrote:Possible Finals Draw (week one)
D6 QF - Elizabeth v Brahma Lodge (Argana Park)
D6R QF - Elizabeth v Ingle Farm (Argana Park)

D6 EF - Trinity OS v Ingle Farm (Trinity College)
D6R EF - Brahma Lodge v Trinity OS (Trinity College)

Bye - Pulteney D6 and D6R

Zartan wrote:

Zartan wrote:Possible Finals Draw (week one)
D6 QF - Elizabeth v Brahma Lodge (Argana Park)
D6R QF - Elizabeth v Ingle Farm (Argana Park)

D6 EF - Trinity OS v Ingle Farm (Trinity College)
D6R EF - Brahma Lodge v Trinity OS (Trinity College)

Bye - Pulteney D6 and D6R

Posted start of July - well i was pretty close, only percentage off having IF / TOS at the correct venue.

Executive Member wrote:and in the 2nd week, Zartan will get his Fat Boy Special

Zartan wrote:

Executive Member wrote:and in the 2nd week, Zartan will get his Fat Boy Special

... wouldn't discount TOS in both grades Saturday.. won 7 of their last 9 games, only went down to PUL by 21 points after giving up a 40 point lead at 1/4 time, and only fell to Brahma Lodge by 3 points in Rd 11 - while also beating Ingle Farm at Rowe Park by 3 points.

Quick look over the line up last weekend, would appear TOS were missing a few too - Pounendis whose arguably their most courageous player, Winning who I believe is captain this year, D. Stimson, A. Stimson, Hooker, Dahlgren, Collyns.

B Grade they were missing Philp, Williams, Baker, K. Roberts, Barker, Krieg, Bosward, Crocker, Drewett, Barraclough.

Be careful of the Tossers.. they're the sleeping giant..

Zartan wrote:BedgeBet Premiership Odds - D6
2.25 - Pulteney
3.75 - Elizabeth
9.50 - Trinity OS
15.00 - Ingle Farm
31.00 - Brahma Lodge

BedgeBet Premiership Odds - D6R
1.75 - Pulteney
4.10 - Elizabeth
12.00 - Ingle Farm
15.00 - Brahma Lodge
15.00 - Trinity OS

Zartan wrote:
Be careful of the Tossers.. they're the sleeping giant..

Executive Member wrote:$10,000 on Pulteney in the B Grade better value than Winx and more of a sure thing

Zartan wrote:

Executive Member wrote:and in the 2nd week, Zartan will get his Fat Boy Special

... wouldn't discount TOS in both grades Saturday.. won 7 of their last 9 games, only went down to PUL by 21 points after giving up a 40 point lead at 1/4 time, and only fell to Brahma Lodge by 3 points in Rd 11 - while also beating Ingle Farm at Rowe Park by 3 points.

Quick look over the line up last weekend, would appear TOS were missing a few too - Pounendis whose arguably their most courageous player, Winning who I believe is captain this year, D. Stimson, A. Stimson, Hooker, Dahlgren, Collyns.

B Grade they were missing Philp, Williams, Baker, K. Roberts, Barker, Krieg, Bosward, Crocker, Drewett, Barraclough.

Be careful of the Tossers.. they're the sleeping giant..