Originally Posted by
therealdealau
Week 6 Review
I'm going to start posting a review after an update of my record each Monday, the main purpose of this is to allow myself some time to reflect on the week, I usually do my best thinking when I am writing it out and it's always great to go back and reread some stuff I've written to see if I have been learning and improving. I would also love it if people commented on my thoughts whether it is to agree or disagree as discussion with other peoples opinions and thought process usually sparks greater knowledge.
Not the way I envisioned the week going, some late plays is the reason I'm in the green. I'm upset at myself with the approach to that ML parlay, it was foolish. There is no way that St Kilda should be a massive favorite over any team in the AFL, especially playing in New Zealand. It was a perfect let down spot for the Saints after they had a huge win over the Bombers. Another note about that game that was worrying was Rockliff was extremely underdone and didn't impact the game greatly even though the Lions got a win, I would automatically assume if Brisbane are to win a game that Rocky would be at 100 DT points minimum.
I won't touch on the Freo match too much but I am proud that I didn't put too much of my heart into that game, I was always worried about the game our lack of forward options and form of Mayne was concerning. North Melbourne are slowly breaking out of their mental shell and showing some signs of an elite club, they had moments like this last season - if they can put everything together and get some consistency they will be a menacing side. Harvey got the better of Crowley in the rematch, that went a long way. Fyfe DT score over was a great spot, without Barlow the main workload is shared between him and Mundy.
Collingwood was a tough one, I thought my HT/FT at quarter time was completely cooked but then with a minute to go with scores level I was on edge and frustrated as it should have hit, early misses in the first quarter cost me but at least Collingwood turned on the gas and pumped out an impressive win. I doubted Collingwood preseason, I thought they would scrape the 8 but they are showing great signs.
Adelaide were looking cooked early just like Collingwood but the Dogs took the foot of the pedal and allowed the Crows to play some fierce attacking footy. I think Adelaide has the makeup of a top 8 side, with Tex one the verge of return they could present a tough task for anyone. At $2.50 to make the 8 I think there is some value, they have a very soft schedule. Dangerfield backed up last weeks performance with a modest 103 DT score, I was confident he would break 100 this game. He had a great stat line and all that was missing was a couple goals which would have propelled him well above 100.
Carlton were extremely lucky, it was a do or die moment for them and they pulled through in impressive fashion. I don't have too many comments on this game.
Port, what a win. They are an extremely impressive side - they are exciting and have a great side of role players and stars. Wingard, what an animal. My only disappointment is that I didn't hit the ML and the game a little harder. I had this circled from the beginning of the week but it is a long season and I will take the win.
A brief recap, I was disappointed in my analysis of the Saints game as well as my pathetic juiced ML parlay, I will look to do another again if I can see value. Hopefully people cashed in this tumultuous round.