Well, I failed to start my tips in round 1, so I am left with the away teams. This means I am left with 1 single tip. Fremantle did the right thing and gave me a start, so after round one, total is 1. My rules state that, if I predict the margin correctly, I gain an extra tip. I will also pick a 'Lock of a Week', and if my 'Lock of the Week' fails to win, I lose a tip.
Tips.
St Kilda defeat Richmond by 31 points. My 'Lock of the Week'.
Despite Jack Riewoldt probably kicking six or seven goals, Richmond have no real other goal scoreing options, and St Kilda will strangle a result.
North Melbourne defeated by Collingwood by 58 points.
Let's be honest, North might be a nice up and comer, but they, like most of the rest of the competition are no match for the Pies. This should be a cake walk.
Port Adelaide defeat West Coast Eagles by 11.
The Weagles had a good win on Sunday night, but with a six day break coming off a tight match in sweltering conditions, I can't see them coming with a victory. That being said, Port are not a very good side, and don't have many goal kickers. Should be a low quality match, yet a good close one.
Gold Coast Suns defeat Carlton by 20 points.
Carlton don't look like a quality outfit this season to me, and Gold Coast should be pumped up for a big match after Guy McKenna told them to 'play like it is a grand final'. Gold Coast will fire up and take a comfortable lead.
Fremantle defeat Geelong by 8 points.
Last season Fremantle over ran the mighty Cats in the final quarter and stole a victory, I can see this happening again on Saturday night, with the wide open spaces and the foot speed of the dockers running away from the Cats.
Western Bulldogs defeat Brisbane Lions by 38 points.
The Dogs surely, surely must be hurting after a disastrous performance in Round 1, and there are fewer better chances to take their anger out than on a depleted Brisbane line up, who although they were good last week will lose.
Sydney defeat Essendon by 18 points.
There are no better sides at bursting a bubble than the Swans, and Hirdy might struggle to contain Adam Goodes at ANZ Stadium.
Hawthorn defeat Melbourne by 3 points.
In the match of the round, the Hawks will bounce back and just over take the Jurrah-led demons. Expect Buddy to kick 6.
Running total - 1.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Round 1, Loved.
So here we are, the first round of the AFL season is completed and we are that much better off. More things to talk about, more things to see and hear. The first round had it good parts, and the not so good parts. I will start you off with the five things I loved.
The Long Kick Returns.
For the past five or so years, long kicking to a contest had been frowned upon. Teams have been forced by their coaches to retain possession by playing percentages at all cost. The long kick down the line was often seen as the last resort, not so in the opening round. The long bomb from the kick in, from the wing and to the forward line is back. And with the long, high kick has brought his fancied, beautiful cousin, the high mark. Big forwards and ruckmen taking pack marks looks to be returning this year, and no footy fan can complain about that.
The Super Sub.
AFL copped come criticism over the new rule over pre-season, yet I felt the sub on the bench is definitely good thing. Jared Waite was the first player ever subbed, bit of trivia. The sub rule has added a little bit of tactics, and fairness. In the case of an injury both teams remain relatively even with bench rotations which is only fair. The new tactics of bringing on a fresh player was very interesting as each teams managed the fresh player differently, although Sydney stuffed theirs up with the choice of Mark Seaby as sub.
Jimmy Bartel and David Hille.
Although Bartel copped a $900 fine, he was one of the shining lights during the disgusting match on Friday night, and his second half was magnificent. It was the left foot snap from the point post that captured the imagination, and woke me up. A deliberate go at the goals inspired the cats to a victory.
Hille flew high like so many ruckmen do, and his mark of the week was sensational. Putting his hand up for the yearly prize, he flew over his team mate to take a top grab.
Close Finishes.
With the exception of Collingwood dominating, and Essendon shredding the Bulldogs apart, every other game was on well into the third quarter. Each of those games lead to exciting last quarters which yielded a draw and two other results within a goal. The fans were rewarded for the wait to the start of the season, and who doesn't love an exciting finish? Well, I love and exciting finish at least.
Team Improvement.
Everyone has heard about the Bombers, and they played terrifically in the opener, if they keep this level of intensity up, they will easily make the finals. The West Coast Eagles also impressed me, the same outfit last year would of given away the match on Sunday once the Kangaroos stole the lead in the last quarter. Brisbane Lions also were a good surprise, playing good football and were sincerely robbed by injuries,
The Long Kick Returns.
For the past five or so years, long kicking to a contest had been frowned upon. Teams have been forced by their coaches to retain possession by playing percentages at all cost. The long kick down the line was often seen as the last resort, not so in the opening round. The long bomb from the kick in, from the wing and to the forward line is back. And with the long, high kick has brought his fancied, beautiful cousin, the high mark. Big forwards and ruckmen taking pack marks looks to be returning this year, and no footy fan can complain about that.
The Super Sub.
AFL copped come criticism over the new rule over pre-season, yet I felt the sub on the bench is definitely good thing. Jared Waite was the first player ever subbed, bit of trivia. The sub rule has added a little bit of tactics, and fairness. In the case of an injury both teams remain relatively even with bench rotations which is only fair. The new tactics of bringing on a fresh player was very interesting as each teams managed the fresh player differently, although Sydney stuffed theirs up with the choice of Mark Seaby as sub.
Jimmy Bartel and David Hille.
Although Bartel copped a $900 fine, he was one of the shining lights during the disgusting match on Friday night, and his second half was magnificent. It was the left foot snap from the point post that captured the imagination, and woke me up. A deliberate go at the goals inspired the cats to a victory.
Hille flew high like so many ruckmen do, and his mark of the week was sensational. Putting his hand up for the yearly prize, he flew over his team mate to take a top grab.
Close Finishes.
With the exception of Collingwood dominating, and Essendon shredding the Bulldogs apart, every other game was on well into the third quarter. Each of those games lead to exciting last quarters which yielded a draw and two other results within a goal. The fans were rewarded for the wait to the start of the season, and who doesn't love an exciting finish? Well, I love and exciting finish at least.
Team Improvement.
Everyone has heard about the Bombers, and they played terrifically in the opener, if they keep this level of intensity up, they will easily make the finals. The West Coast Eagles also impressed me, the same outfit last year would of given away the match on Sunday once the Kangaroos stole the lead in the last quarter. Brisbane Lions also were a good surprise, playing good football and were sincerely robbed by injuries,
Friday, March 4, 2011
Gump, Forrest.
Forrest Gump, the all time classically disappointing film. Half the world sees Robert Zemeckies comedy-drama as one of the great films. The other half sees it as a pointless, unsure film that doesn't make a lot of sense. Forrest himself has been described as loyal, stupid, brilliant, useless, loveable and not relatable. Forrest Gump is an epic, whether it is epically good or not is unsure.
Whether Forrest Gump is a brilliant film or not may be affected by what it achieves. Forrest Gump meets Elvis, three presidents, fights in the Vietnam War, survives a hurricane at sea, exposes the Watergate Break Ins, and runs across the entire country of the U.S.A. That is simply what Forrest Gump is, a film celebrating and commiserating the achievements, low lights and high lights of the United States over the past 50 years. Forrest somehow is involved with all the heroes, the moments that shaped the country, as he pursues Jenny. Particularly the running montage, a simple excuse to put in the American cinematography of its beauty.
Forrest Gump may not be the spectacular awe inspiring film that many think it is. With Forrest Gump comes the respect of the American Awards shows that overlooked The Shawshank Redemption in the same year. With Forrest Gump comes the same overrated feeling that gripped American Beauty. There is something silly about Forrest that captures our imagination though, making Forrest Gump a good movie, nothing spectacular, nothing poor. Just a good, solid movie.
Whether Forrest Gump is a brilliant film or not may be affected by what it achieves. Forrest Gump meets Elvis, three presidents, fights in the Vietnam War, survives a hurricane at sea, exposes the Watergate Break Ins, and runs across the entire country of the U.S.A. That is simply what Forrest Gump is, a film celebrating and commiserating the achievements, low lights and high lights of the United States over the past 50 years. Forrest somehow is involved with all the heroes, the moments that shaped the country, as he pursues Jenny. Particularly the running montage, a simple excuse to put in the American cinematography of its beauty.
Forrest Gump may not be the spectacular awe inspiring film that many think it is. With Forrest Gump comes the respect of the American Awards shows that overlooked The Shawshank Redemption in the same year. With Forrest Gump comes the same overrated feeling that gripped American Beauty. There is something silly about Forrest that captures our imagination though, making Forrest Gump a good movie, nothing spectacular, nothing poor. Just a good, solid movie.
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