Another season, same old Dees, it'd be torture supporting that club!
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im spuing i thought they would get over the line this week because of the jim stynes thing and then we would get half decent odds next week for west coast before they smash d's in perth....now it will be sweet faComment -
Well done on those who picked the Cats/Dockers over!Comment -
Sunday
Eagles -9.5 @2.00Comment -
Bloody Dees!!!
Like the look of that brettels, think I'll be having a go at it myself.Comment -
Whats your thoughts lookingtostart? Need some of your eagles insider knowledge? I'm confident they cover, such a good team but another point of view would be nice.Comment -
Stay away
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Kennedy and Lynch may play, I would be more confident if those two play, mainly Lynch, too much hype on Kennedy. Expect Scott Sellwood to go up a notch from last year. LeCras out for the season, was an important rotating midfielder/forward last year, was more than a forward so his out may be a little more important that most people think. Nicoski also out, so their forward presence is a factor. Highlights the importance of Lynch. But the Eagles are full of class, if they can find the goals without being too Kennedy conscious (if he plays), then they should win by about 9 or 8 points.
Bulldogs don't really seem to have important injuries, Dallhouse was a real surprise for them last year, played well against the Eagles in their second (etihad) encounter, he will be dangerous.
Too risky, though good luck to those on the Eagles
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Its too late, I'm already on themStay away. I'm totally biased to the Eagles so no bet for me, can't wait to see Natanui. But last year they only won by 8 points at the same ground. Eagles in Melbourne is a big risk, and that's probably the biggest reason to stay away.
Kennedy and Lynch may play, I would be more confident if those two play, mainly Lynch, too much hype on Kennedy. Expect Scott Sellwood to go up a notch from last year. LeCras out for the season, was an important rotating midfielder/forward last year, was more than a forward so his out may be a little more important that most people think. Nicoski also out, so their forward presence is a factor. Highlights the importance of Lynch. But the Eagles are full of class, if they can find the goals without being too Kennedy conscious (if he plays), then they should win by about 9 or 8 points.
Bulldogs don't really seem to have important injuries, Dallhouse was a real surprise for them last year, played well against the Eagles in their second (etihad) encounter, he will be dangerous.
Too risky, though good luck to those on the Eagles!
About the forward line though it still looks very good, LYNCH, DARLING, NICNAT and COX rotating then you got gaff and hams. The mids with kerr and priddis, they like a goal or two don't they?
I still see it as eagles, but now you have me biting my nails.Comment -
I think Port will be more of an interesting proposition. I will wait to see this match to see how future matches will prevail. It's all about the coaching, M Primus may not be as much in charge as you may think, if they are making the same structural and fundamental mistakes as last year then he is in charge so fade. Yeah, sounds like a qualitative assessment, but it's too early in the season to go by stats.
Port are a better team then St Kilda, they have better players, they should win, only the coach can fµck this up. If Port play too defensively, fade (so may be a good live bet). If they play a balanced field, hold the ball in they forward area, not let it re-bound like a tone of bricks, make the midfield a 50/50 contest, they should win.Comment -
You really think Port are a better team with better players? I have to disagree with you completely. The only thing they might be better in is playing at AAMI stadium.Comment -
Didn't mean to scare you, I'm mainly going on what happened last year, and so are the bookies it seems. If it is going to be a close game, expect Cox to save you're ass! The guys a bigger legend than you may thinkIts too late, I'm already on them
About the forward line though it still looks very good, LYNCH, DARLING, NICNAT and COX rotating then you got gaff and hams. The mids with kerr and priddis, they like a goal or two don't they?
I still see it as eagles, but now you have me biting my nails.
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I may be over compensating being an Eagle fan and playing conservative.Comment -
Are you sure it's not just bias? They are your other team right? Blame the coach all you like, your only as good as the cattle you have! That said, I think Richmond signed hard wick too early. The only good players for port now are Ex Richmond players, Schulz and rodan. HahaComment -
Port don't have the best players, that's for sure, though I think they could be a lot better.
Interesting the Tigers/Port comparison, Hardwick played for Port! You can have all our current coaches as well
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Hardwick has won a premiership at every club he's been with. Essendon and Port as a player, hawthorn as assistant coach. Now, he just has to complete it by bringing richmond a premiership
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Eagles looking good, bulldogs in patches too, looking better than last year for sure.Comment -
Every time you think the eagels are about to take it away, the doggies get a couple to bring it back. This is actually a good match to be watching.Comment -
It is a good match, the doggies are digging in more than I thought they would. They just won't go away, even with Kennedy bagging 5 in the first half.Comment -
Yeah Cooper, kennedy can mix it up with franklin and reiwoldt for the coleman. Think he keeps it up in second half? Commentators said he is "underdone" but didn't specify his issue.Comment -
I have a really lucky 10-leg parlay/multibet going and only have St Kilda ML left to win... I just want to know... how does it look =(Comment -
It looks like your shitting yourself about this match lol should be ok, key word being should!Comment -
It's a game alot of people including myself are avoidingComment -
that's all I can say right now, shitting myself LOL
It's just all this talk you guys are having about avoiding it and the home game to port adelaide! making me sweat a bit =)Comment -
You should be ok, i'm as confident in the saints as i was about melbourne beating brisbane, like you last leg of a multi. they lost, i think the saints are different though, they should win and i expect them to.Comment -
Agree - this Eagles/Doggies game is a cracker, even if now it looks like the Eagles quality has put the game away. Cash another over too in the round, there was some analysis by Eade before the game started where he basically said as a reaction to the press which worked so well last year teams are looking to get it out of their own half much quicker and that naturally leads to more scoring.
The only game I won't be touching the over on however is Port v St Kilda - either team could have a shocker offensively, and I expect the Saints to be as strong in defense as they were last year.
Port +16.5 has to be the only play worth considering for the late game.Comment -
Kennedy getting a few junk time goals now, up to 7 goals! Eagles have covered the line very easily, I'm going to roll it over into the under, seriously think the trend can be defied in this game. Port aren't great offensively, and the saints are a solid defensive team. On the flip side the saints could kick a reasonable score, think it comes down to how well the saints can contain port.Comment -
Sorry cooper, I'm on the over. The total line is low enough for me an following my gut feelComment -
I actually ended up changing my mind. The more I thought about it, the more I thought I was relying on the saints winning comfortably anyway, so took the -16.5
Don't rate the power, even at home, and think the saints will be alright this year.Comment -
Well, that may be the last time I'll do a write-up on my teams, Eagles winning comfortably and Kennedy with 7.
So far all interstate teams won (except for GWS who played Sydney), but with Port, who knows.Comment -
Port started so well and looked like taking it away but the saints intensity has gone up a level. Shulz, apart from the out on the full he did he's bloody good. Was sad to see him go.Comment -
last quarter! saints behind by 5.... big sweat.... =)Comment -
i can only say.....
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOO... =PComment -
Dam, that was the worst last quarter of footy this week, and up there with all time. well done to port. sumwon got it wong. bad luck mate!Comment -
bad luck mate. thought port got a fair run with the umpiresComment
