Horror Run For Loser of St.Kilda vs. Geelong!

For the loser of Geelong vs. St.Kilda, there will be hell to pay.

The loser will play at their home ground against either Fremantle or Hawtorn (Most likely the Hawks) and considering Hawthorn are currently so unpredictible and have Grand Final winning experience; they are not a team you want to play in September. They have matched up well and played in blockbusters this year against Geelong, they also beat them in the ’08 Grand Final. Hawthorn also shared a draw with St. Kilda earlier in the season in one of the highest quality games of footy this year.

Even if either St.Kilda or Geelong beats Hawkthorn or Fremantle they will then have to go on to face the Premiership favourites Collingwood (regarding they defeat the Western Bulldogs). This will be an epic clash if it happens and will destroy either team’s finals aspirations.

In conclusion; for the winner, they get a home Prelim Final and are likely to be playing the wounded Western Bulldogs. The loser will have to face the mighty Collingwood Magpies at their home (thanks to the AFL Draw) MCG.

Why Gary Ablett Should Leave Geelong for GC

The illustrious career of Gary Ablett has already had much success already and he is only 26 years old. He has won two premierships and is in strong contention for this years as well! He has also won a Brownlow Medal and the AFL Players Association MVP, three times over.

However, this is Geelong’s last year at the top. They have an old list and next year, I believe, it will all come crashing down. Paul Chapman, this years Geelong X Factor is likely to never be the same again as he is now almost 29 years old and injury is begging to become a problem. Also the Geelong forward-line is OVER, Cam Mooney is finished. Pods is a flat track bully. Tommahawk cant take the best defender or stand up in a big game. Stevie J only kicks his amazing goals when the going is easy at Skilled Stadium. After this year Geelong will no longer be a force.

On the other hand Gold Coast is a very developing club. In 4 or 5 years they will likely be the best team in the AFL, this is because they have every good draft pick in this years draft. With good recruiting they should win a flag by 5 or 6 years in the AFL. Gary Ablett could be apart of this team if he chooses to put on the Red jersey.

Also, Nathan Ablett has been used as a lure for Gary. Nathan (Gary’s brother) has signed with Gold Coast and is expected to play in 2011.

Will the brothers re unite? expect to find out this week! I believe they will… and of course Gary’s offered 1.5 M dollars per year shakes thing up a bit.

Finals Round 1 Prediction! Who Will Triumph?

Friday Night at the MCG: Geelong vs. St.Kilda

The Cats have a ripping first quarter, Gary Ablett kicks two goals and has plenty of the footy in the first period. In the second quarter Leigh Montagna, Lenny Hayes and Nick Dal Santo lead the way as the Saints fight their way back into the game. Nick Riewoldt kicks his third goal and the game is level at half time. The third quarter is all Saints again as they set up a 5 goal lead going into the last quarter. Geelong make an amazing comeback but Cam Mooney misses a shot on the siren!

Saints win by 3 points.

Saturday at Subiaco: Fremantle vs. Hawthorn

The Hawks begin the game incredibly and by half time Buddy has kicked 6 and the Hawks lead by 48 points. However Freo attempt to get back into the game and the crowd really gets into it!! They reduce the margin to 24 points at three quarter time and Pavlich scores his fourth. But the Hawks midfield starring Burgoyne and Hodge put on a clinic and run away with the game in the last. Rioli and Roughead each score 2 goals and Franklin scores 8.

Hawthorn win by 39 points.

Saturday Night at the MCG: Bulldogs vs. Collingwood

The bulldogs miss Adam Cooney in the middle and the Magpies midfield starring Dane Swan keep winning the centre clearances, up forward Travis Cloke kicks 2 goals but an incredible Leon Davis goal sets the crowd on fire! The Dogs ease their way back into the contest in the 2nd and reduce the margin to 19 points. However the Magpies continue to triumph through to the end and the Pies have a big win. Swan stars with 41 possessions.

Collingwood win by 54 points.

Sunday at ANZ Stadium: Swans vs. Carlton

The Swans give it all they can and at half time Goodes has kicked 2 and has had 20 touches. They have a 21 point lead but in the second half Carlton come back, lead by their captain Chris Judd who racks up his 33rd possesion just before three quarter time, the Blues have a 9 point lead. In the last quarter the Swans reduce the margin to 1 point with seconds to go, but their final inside 50 entry results in a Paul Bower mark. Bower is a hero and Judd colects 42 possessions!

The Blues win by 1 point.

In conclusion, the Swans and Fremantle are both eliminated, meanwhile the Blues and Hawks go through to the next round and The Bulldogs and Geelong will face them.

33 Man Squads Confirmed! Salary Cap likely to boom!

With 2011 Dreamteam confirming that one new bench player will be added to DEF, MID and FWD strategy is now so much more important! In 2011 5 times in the year will 3 teams have a bye, every other week 1 team will have a bye. In my plans for DT 2011 (which have began already) I have already penciled in 4 St. Kilda players, so if St. Kilda have a bye I will need to have bench players which can cover them. So what will happen…

1. Salute the Presti-like players! Simon Prestigiacomo has never been a big DT scorer but every week he is one of the first guys for Collingwood to get picked. His pricetag is rookie-like, so why not have him as a permanent benchie and when he is needed, let him score his 40 or so points for you.

2. Watch the draftees closely! This year Jack Trengove and Tom Scully taught us an important DT lesson. First year players can become DT monsters. Such as Michael Barlow, who slipped under the radar and became a DT Captain for many teams… what a story! If you can find a player like Barlow, Scully or Trenny who will tear it up in their first year, that is a huge win for you!

3. Injury returning Cheapies! This year we saw Eski/Waters etc. have huge years after having injury strucken years previously. My tips for these sorts of players in ’11 are;

Jed Adcock: averaged around 85 two years ago but this year averaged 60 after poor form and constant injury. Expect the old Jed back in ’11.

Brendan Fevola: I would consider him on the bench, as he will be very cheap and will (like presti) play every week!

Nick Riewoldt: Will have a discount after this year, unfortunately his recent great form will prevent this discount from being huge!

Paul Bower: Started off the year with a BANG! averaging 115 after his first three games, but injury stopped the Maori from continuing. His average is now below 60. If the youngster can get his body right expect a massive 2011.

However there is one major positive that these byes will create. Players will be fresher and injuries will be less constant; meaning bigger player scores and less required trades due to injury.

More news to come regarding Salary Cap which I expect will be much bigger, or player prices will simply drop!…. And in my next Post I will reveal my “Amazing 2011 Dreamteam Structure”