Sunday, May 30, 2010

Round 10

FINALLY! For the first time this year we all get to hear the best club song sung after the game. The Tigers not only won their first game, they belted a terribly disappointing Port Adelaide. In the worst conditions I can remember seeing, the young Tigers out-muscled their bigger and older opponents. Jack Riewoldt was again very impressive with four goals to prove that he is much more than just a high marking forward. As for the Power, they were bad. Really bad. You would think the conditions would have favoured their more mature bodies, but all Port could produce was their lowest ever score in the AFL. It was not a day the club will be, or should be proud of.

The Cats kept their incredible record going, winning another match down at Kardinia Park. The Demons have developed a lot this year, but were no match for the reigning champs. James Podsiadly's good form continues, what a story this could become if he went on to win the Coleman medal. I smell a Disney movie - Ala Cool Runnings. One positive for Melbourne was the debut of Jordan Gysberts. The highly fancied youngster started on Garry Ablett and looked right at home, ending the day with a commendable 26 disposals.

The Lions got back on track this week, with an exciting win against Collingwood on Saturday night. All match it looked as though the Pies would continue their impressive away form, until Bredan Fevola lit a fire underneath himself and kicked four spectacular goals to drag Brisbane over the line. It was great to see the players get around 250 game player Luke Power after the final siren. He is obviously a much loved character at the club, and you couldn't help but be happy for the bloke.

On Friday night, just as I was starting to think the Bulldogs were right on track for their flag tilt, they slip up against Essendon. Yes the Bombers were great, but the Bulldogs just should of won this match. Their usually skillful midfield were horrible, and it not only cost the side, they cost my Supercoach team too! The most in form ruck combination in the competition were again potent. David Hille and Patty Ryder are fast becoming a very dangerous pair. The most in form ruck combination in the competition were again potent. The biggest asset both of these players bring to the side is their mobility, and using that up forward. Both can take a pack mark and have good skills.

Winners this week

* Geelong - The only side that look like they can maintain great football for more than 5 weeks

* Richmond - Can't leave them off this week!

* Fremantle - Don't think they are going to stumble as badly as people seem to expect

Losers

* Adelaide Teams - Both teams had a horrible week

* Rhys Shaw - Had plenty of time to kick the winning goal against the Hawks, but couldn't get it done

* Port Adelaide - were so bad they deserve to be in the losers twice

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