AFL 2010

Week one of the AFL season begins. Many games look straight forward from a tipping point of view, however IMO there are some dicey games this round.
Carl vs Rich - No rocket science needed here with the Blues storming away here.
Geel vs Ess - The cats smashed the bombers last time and the trend is likely to continue.
Hawt vs Melb - Melb are in for another hard season and this game will be no easier with Franklin and Roughhead causing havoc for the Dees young defence.
Bris vs West - Although West C. have a good record up at Brissy, the Lions will be too classy and they certainly will be in the top 5 this year. Brown and Fev. combo will be closely watched no doubt!
Syd vs St.K - Syd. have a great record at ANZ St. and have many close encounters with the Saints but true class shines through in a close one.
Port vs Kang - Port are favourites here but I would not be surprised if the Kangas get up here. the Kangaroos are Port's nemesis here.
West vs Coll - Both teams stake their claims as having the strongest team in their squads for some time. The bullies here for mine but the Woods always start off slowly but motor home.
Freo vs Adel. Tricky game. Adelaide smashed the living daylights out of Freo last time. Adelaide are w/o a few great players. Can the young brigade fill those shoes. I think so. Neil Craig is classy and so are the Crows outfit.

IMO the the value games for betting are:
Freo vs Adel
Port vs Kangas

Don't get me started on fixturing or umpires might or else another essay will be written lol but to be fair to the AFL they are just maximizing their income by playing teams like collingwood (especially when we are winning) play at the G where we will get a mininmum 60k

I'm a Geelong Supporter and i'll be having something on Freo at the $7 head to head just in case

No touch up for the Blue Boys tench, probably should have won in the end. Chris Judd is just phenomenal, that 3rd quarter was Kouta or Hird like. Amazing to watch. One of the best games of the year I thought. I would have not one second of hesitation dropping White for Bradshaw if Bradshaw's fit. White got a bath on the weekend. I reckon the Dogs will win, they will get themselves up for this game and for Johnson.
By the way, why the hell were the Saints paying $3.50? I took the Saints under 39.5 into the Pies head to head into the Blues head to head and got $12! I thought that was outstanding value and a brilliant bet really.
I think Freo will struggle to get close to Geelong, maybe they can use their run but the Cats are a far better side than Hawthorn and first game at the MCG for the year doesn't exactly help.

yeah i got that one wrong molly... i apoligise :)

Correct Tenchy, I know the AFL is a money making machine in this day and age but seriously its never a really fair draw. Teams dont play each other equal amount of times and I gotta say it...the AFL is too Victorian...I'm just wondering what would have happened if the SANFL didn't step in and help the struggling VFL at that time? Sorry to ruffle a few feathers lads but Freo's match at the G thie w/e is a classic example of just how unfair this draw is.

how is the draw unfair for Freo's match?

Freo first game at the G this week for 2010 and it's a final...is that fair? NO IMO

Yeah your right there, I'm amazed by that but I think it's more of a case that the AFL is more money hungry than Victorian biased in this case.

all i know boys is the line of + 42.5 for freo at $1.90 IMO is the best bet of the weekend :)

gotta agree withya there TC ;)

Regarding the drawer, it's very tough to schedule a Dockers game at the G because of attendances. They would literally have to close half the stadium. I think they should play there against Collingwood during the year because the Pies always get a good crowd but still would probably be 40,000 maximum. Gee the finals crowds on the weekend were disappointing too, AFL will be spewing. I know the weather wasn't forecast to be great but gee, less than 90,000 for two finals?

Spot on Molly!

Just wanted to know people's thought on last GF's draw.

apart from the heart attack it gave me?? should have extra time but atleast we have another crack...

I'm more surprised about the bombers hiring Hird without any experience and after being out of the game for so long MASSIVE risk just to get the members and the board back on the same page

Exactly my thoughts on noth fronts Tenchy. It's Australia vs the Pies....go Australia!

dunno mate, these saints supporters i think are worse as they are bandwagoners alot of them which means they will come out of the wood work

just heard that Bomber Thompson is all but left Geelong to the Bombers

As a Geelong Supporter I'd support that, it wouldn't be at Geelong after next year anyway a mini rebuild is needed and you need someone who's going to be there long term to be at the head of that.

yes I heard the same thing from a former Geelong manager today.