AFL 2004 Round 1

[meltiger]

lol

Same as me nearly Auck, tipped St Kilda on footytips but for some reason tipped Essendon which I cannot work out given i'd been adamant all week the Scummers wouldn't get near Port.

Wired stuff

lol

 

[Cupid Stunt]

I was away all week so missed out on the round but what is a faithful Western supporter supposed to think? On the one hand you have us scoring (that alone is heaven-sent ;-) ) 137 but once again our accuracy is up the shitter. I'm not going to death ride them yet but for the love of God somebody teach these boys how to kick bloody straight! :evil:

Bonus: Rawlings overpaid? I think not.. yet! Giansiracusa is still a star.
Bastard: Scotty West really needs to pull his finger out.

Also, life just aint the same without Brown. Or Libba...

 

[meltiger]

Bonus: Rawlings overpaid? (

7 is a sensational start though

& the Doggies just cannot beat West Coast lol good start by them though.



& I'm sure Richmond will look after Brownie for you, as I read someone saying on the Richmond Egroup, the man is bred for the big time... He is much better off at Punt Road

 

[Rustay]

Phew, the Eagles got over the line. I have to say that Trent Carrol is the worst player in the AFL. I hate him! Drop him Woosha.

Bring on the Power.

 

[CyberKev]

What about your boys?

They went okay, but on the strength of play they really should have won by a heftier margin. The signs were good overall, and I was generally happy enough, but I strongly suspect the side still lacks the killer instinct that I'd like to see.

I've been highly critical of the Hawks players commitment in the past, you know that well but if they keep Everitt on the field (Lets see if Staff can clean him up again in a few weeks ) they are going to go a hell of alot closer to Schwaby's prediction than most think.

You, critical??!! :shock: You are correct in identifying Everitt (surely the game's numero uno ruckman) as the key player in the overall Hawk equation, and I wouldn't like to see him out of commission for any extended period. Of course, it doesn't matter a toss how good your ruckman is if your midfielders are crap, and the roster of Crawford, Mitchell, Vandenburg & Lekkas appear capable of exploiting his deft work effectively.

The side is beautifully balanced, but I'll reserve judgement on them for a few weeks yet. Port in Adelaide, and Brisbane at the Gabba always loomed large as the toughest tests we'd face this year and we've got both of these games scheduled in for the next month. Mind you, given the Kangaroos showing on the weekend, the side wouldn't want to be looking ahead any further than this weekend.

CyberKev

 

[Cupid Stunt]

You are correct in identifying Everitt (surely the game's numero uno ruckman)...

Surely ye jest young Kev! How do you bypass one M. Primus or more importantly one L. Darcy. #-o

 

[CyberKev]

You are correct in identifying Everitt (surely the game's numero uno ruckman)...

Surely ye jest young Kev! How do you bypass one M. Primus or more importantly one L. Darcy. #-o

I'm a dry, anal, humourless individual and I wouldn't even contemplate the thought of even jesting in jest...

I'm a fan of the two guys you mention, but if Everitt stays fit for the season he'll roll over the top of both of them into the AA side. Primus has declined recently through long term injury woes and Darcy is a capable ruckman who adds extra value for his ability to perform well up forward. Everitt can match that capability, but has Darcy beat when it comes to good old fashioned, out of the centre, rucking nous.

CyberKev

 

[meltiger]

I agree Kev (About Everitt and the fact you're anal ;-) ), although Otto will give him a run for his money on a week by week basis Peter is the best ruckman in the game.

Wheres the preview thread, man your getting slack these days

I'm on Richmond tonight if I don't get a chance to tip before I leave for G this arvo.