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Preview: Sydney vs Geelong
Aug0
The Cats were ripe for the picking last week when the Blues caused an upset at the G’ on Friday night. Unfortunately for the Cats things aren’t much better. They welcome back All-Australian full back Matthew Scarlett along with Mark Blake, David Johnson and Haryy Taylor at the expense of David Wojcinski (ankle), Darren Milburn (ankle), Max Rooke (knee soreness) and Kane Tenace (ommited).
Preview: Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs
Aug0
On Saturday night the Dogs fly up to Brisbane to take on the Lions in what could be the match of the round. Last week The Dogs lost the un-losable against West Coast at Etihad, they were embarrased and if they’re not fired up for this game then they are completely gone come finals time. They’ve looked very shaky in recent weeks and have a dreadful run home – this is a must win for them.
Preview: West Coast vs North Melbourne
Aug0
This game is a lot closer than the odds suggest in my opinion. Looks like the bookmakers have overreacted to the sensational win that West Coast produced against the Bulldogs last week. You can get $3.05 for the Roos’ on Sportsbet, a team that also had a convincing win last week.
Preview: Richmond vs Collingwood
Aug1
Collingwood continue to impress and loom as a serious threat to knock off the Saints should they make the Grand Final this year. We know the Pies love to travel and they showed it against the Crows in Adelaide last week. To be fair it wasn’t a great game but they got the job done against the odds. Cameron Wood played his best game for the Pies last week and will want to produce similar form to keep his spot in the side with Josh Fraser set to comeback from injury in the coming weeks.
Preview: Hawthorn vs Adelaide
Aug0
It almost appears as if Hawthorn have just about put the cue in the rack for season 2009. Earlier this week it was announced that key forward Jarryd Roughead would miss the remainder of the season after choosing to have knee surgery. Mathematically they’re still a chance to make the finals, but would need to win every game from here on in.
Preview: Fremantle vs Port Adelaide
Aug0
The one game on Sunday that can shape the top 8, If Essendon lose to the Lions on Saturday night and Port are to win against the Dockers it would just about cement there spot in the top 8. Despite the Dockers having won just 4 games this season it’s no easy task to take on the Dockers at Subiaco. Port Adelaide do however have an amazing record against the Dockers at the ground, something I’m sure will give them confidence going into the match.
Preview: Richmond vs Sydney
Aug0
Two teams out of finals contentions but both still giving it their all. Richmond have won there last two under coach Jade Rawlings and have looked impressive. Last week Sydney went down to the yet to be defeated Saints by the smallest of margins which ultimately ruled them out of the race for a finals spot.
Preview: North Melbourne vs Melbourne
Aug0
Now that all the decent games are over and done with this weekend its time to move onto Sunday. Three relatively boring games and it doesn’t come more boring than this one. This game is so uninteresting they’ll struggle to get 20,000 people at Etihad Stadium. Melbourne have a chance to prove that they’re not tanking, but will they? While North Melbourne have a chance to register Darren Crockers first win as senior coach.
Preview: Adelaide vs Collingwood
Aug0
Game of the round. Toughest game to pick this week, both teams in form and playing for a top 4 spot. With news today that Nathan Bock will be a late withdrawal from the Adelaide side it only makes it harder to tip the Crows despite playing at AAMI Stadium. Also adding to that the Pies have a good record interstate and have the best record of any interstate side playing at AAMI Stadium.
Preview: Essendon vs Brisbane Lions
Aug0
Two weeks ago this game would have been incredibly hard to pick, Essendon were flying and looked likely to grab a spot in the finals however recent losses to Richmond and West coast have just about ruled that out. Another problem they’re facing is a growing injury list.Once again they will be without skipper Matthew Lloyd and joining him this week is Andrew Lovett (leg), Scott Lucas (knee) and Andrew Welsh (leg). With no Lucas or Lloyd in the forward line they may struggle.
