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FRIDAY MAY 28 AEST
Essendon (33) vs Fremantle
Telstra Dome 7:40 PM AEST
SATURDAY MAY 29 AEST
Hawthorn (14) vs Adelaide
MCG 2:10 PM AEST
West Coast Eagles (42) vs Richmond
Subiaco Oval 2:10 PM AWST
Kangaroos (18) vs Collingwood
Telstra Dome 7:10 PM AEST
Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans (30)
S.C.G. 7:10 PM AEST
SUNDAY MAY 30 AEST
Melbourne (20) vs Brisbane Lions
Gabba 1:10 PM AEST
Carlton vs St Kilda (70)
Telstra Dome 2:10 PM AEST
Port Adelaide (32) vs Geelong
AAMI Stadium 2:10 PM ACST
Things are obviously going poorly for Brisbane when I find myself tipping Melbourne to beat them at the Gabbatoir. Injuries, lack of hunger, and the inevitable physical/psychological stress that build as baggage during a multiple premiership run are combining to break the club. They've been a fine team, but make no mistake, they're right up against it this season. You'll excuse me if I refrain from writing them off entirely for a few weeks yet though...
I'd like to see Geelong roll Port, but I don't think they're quite ready to away from Victoria. Even though they've been down on their usual touch so far this season, the Power are still a clearly superior side to the Bombers, and should have enough skills and smarts to give the Cats a bit of a reality check. That being said, The Cats will be hard for anyone to beat this season and should still be eyeing a spot in the four, particularly given the uncertainty that surrounds many sides in the comp.
Sides do not come more overrated than Essendon, but I still expect them to get over Fremantle at home. I still remember the Docker's insipid finals performance against this opponent last season, and I don't see why the result should be any better for them here. Freo should have smacked Essendon in that game, but contrived to turn an easy win into a dismal loss via appallingly inept forward machinations. Watching them recently, I don't see any sign that they've solved this problem, so the Bombers appear a much safer bet here.
Hawthorn vs Adelaide could really go either way, but I'll run with the Hawks courtesy of home ground advantage. The Hawks cost themselves last week's game by failing to find adequate intensity in the opening term (as they did in the Richmond game) and will want to get some oomph into their play earlier this time. Adelaide are more than capable of winning the game, but it islikely to be a low scoring, grinding affair and Hawthorn appeals as the side more likely to sustain the workrate required to triumph in such conditions.
St Kilda should easily ensure the best start to a season in the club's history with a 10th straight win against the battling Blues. The Saints have a class list, but I was surprised that Andrew Thompson would willingly go public with his undefeated flag statement during the week! They're good, but I don't think they're THAT good just yet.
West Coast are having a mediocre season, which doesn't surprise me given that I thought they overachieved massively last season. They don't look remotely like winning a game away from home, but should still be able to muster enough mettle to roll the Tigers at Subi. Richmond extracted maximum return from two sensational weeks of Richo brilliance, but last week provided a wake-up call for those suggesting that the side was well and truly back on track for a finals berth. Both sides were belted last week and it will be interesting to watch their responses here.
The Bulldogs are exceeding performance expectations this season, and would fancy themselves against a less than dazzling Swans outfit. Sydney was anything but convincing last week and will continue to struggle as long as they persist with this penchant for overusing the ball. Somewhat incredibly, the Swans had more than double the possessions of Hawthorn in the opening term last weekend, but Hawthorn had more inside 50s for the term. Good thing for them they were playing a forward line of midgets. The Bulldogs will hang tight as they have been doing all year, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them brought undone again by another bout of the goalkicking yips.
I don't much care for the other game going on, and while I expect Collingwood to improve as the season progresses, I think the Kangaroos may have a little too much firepower for them to handle here.
CyberKev
Essendon (33) vs Fremantle
Telstra Dome 7:40 PM AEST
SATURDAY MAY 29 AEST
Hawthorn (14) vs Adelaide
MCG 2:10 PM AEST
West Coast Eagles (42) vs Richmond
Subiaco Oval 2:10 PM AWST
Kangaroos (18) vs Collingwood
Telstra Dome 7:10 PM AEST
Western Bulldogs vs Sydney Swans (30)
S.C.G. 7:10 PM AEST
SUNDAY MAY 30 AEST
Melbourne (20) vs Brisbane Lions
Gabba 1:10 PM AEST
Carlton vs St Kilda (70)
Telstra Dome 2:10 PM AEST
Port Adelaide (32) vs Geelong
AAMI Stadium 2:10 PM ACST
Things are obviously going poorly for Brisbane when I find myself tipping Melbourne to beat them at the Gabbatoir. Injuries, lack of hunger, and the inevitable physical/psychological stress that build as baggage during a multiple premiership run are combining to break the club. They've been a fine team, but make no mistake, they're right up against it this season. You'll excuse me if I refrain from writing them off entirely for a few weeks yet though...
I'd like to see Geelong roll Port, but I don't think they're quite ready to away from Victoria. Even though they've been down on their usual touch so far this season, the Power are still a clearly superior side to the Bombers, and should have enough skills and smarts to give the Cats a bit of a reality check. That being said, The Cats will be hard for anyone to beat this season and should still be eyeing a spot in the four, particularly given the uncertainty that surrounds many sides in the comp.
Sides do not come more overrated than Essendon, but I still expect them to get over Fremantle at home. I still remember the Docker's insipid finals performance against this opponent last season, and I don't see why the result should be any better for them here. Freo should have smacked Essendon in that game, but contrived to turn an easy win into a dismal loss via appallingly inept forward machinations. Watching them recently, I don't see any sign that they've solved this problem, so the Bombers appear a much safer bet here.
Hawthorn vs Adelaide could really go either way, but I'll run with the Hawks courtesy of home ground advantage. The Hawks cost themselves last week's game by failing to find adequate intensity in the opening term (as they did in the Richmond game) and will want to get some oomph into their play earlier this time. Adelaide are more than capable of winning the game, but it islikely to be a low scoring, grinding affair and Hawthorn appeals as the side more likely to sustain the workrate required to triumph in such conditions.
St Kilda should easily ensure the best start to a season in the club's history with a 10th straight win against the battling Blues. The Saints have a class list, but I was surprised that Andrew Thompson would willingly go public with his undefeated flag statement during the week! They're good, but I don't think they're THAT good just yet.
West Coast are having a mediocre season, which doesn't surprise me given that I thought they overachieved massively last season. They don't look remotely like winning a game away from home, but should still be able to muster enough mettle to roll the Tigers at Subi. Richmond extracted maximum return from two sensational weeks of Richo brilliance, but last week provided a wake-up call for those suggesting that the side was well and truly back on track for a finals berth. Both sides were belted last week and it will be interesting to watch their responses here.
The Bulldogs are exceeding performance expectations this season, and would fancy themselves against a less than dazzling Swans outfit. Sydney was anything but convincing last week and will continue to struggle as long as they persist with this penchant for overusing the ball. Somewhat incredibly, the Swans had more than double the possessions of Hawthorn in the opening term last weekend, but Hawthorn had more inside 50s for the term. Good thing for them they were playing a forward line of midgets. The Bulldogs will hang tight as they have been doing all year, but I wouldn't be surprised to see them brought undone again by another bout of the goalkicking yips.
I don't much care for the other game going on, and while I expect Collingwood to improve as the season progresses, I think the Kangaroos may have a little too much firepower for them to handle here.
CyberKev
