Australian Rules Football 2014 - Tipping, Chat & The Dream Team

[farmerjo]

Yes having a bit of a purple patch.

But as found out earlier in the season its easier to be the hunter rather than be hunted.

Still not much in it and a long way to the finish line.

Have collingwood today and i dont know why.

[chooka]

Have from a source at St Kilda that Lenny Hayes will announce his retirement this week.

[BookMan]

Have from a source at St Kilda that Lenny Hayes will announce his retirement this week.

He has been a great player for St Kilda

[BookMan]

Yes having a bit of a purple patch.

But as found out earlier in the season its easier to be the hunter rather than be hunted.

Still not much in it and a long way to the finish line.

Have collingwood today and i dont know why.

I have overridden Chimpy and switched to Collingwood. All week Essendon had been locked in.

[BookMan]

Oh boy! Richmond looking like they are going to beat Port.

Up by 30 points before half time

[GrantSmith]

Kicked 2 late ones to close the margin to 20 at half time..

Pretty sure I saw a dude in a black hood carrying some rope into the Power's change rooms at 1/4 time.

Not sure what that was about

[BookMan]

Kicked 2 late ones to close the margin to 20 at half time..

Pretty sure I saw a dude in a black hood carrying some rope into the Power's change rooms at 1/4 time.

Not sure what that was about

I'd be happy to see them lose, and drop a tipping point. Would help Sydney for a top 2 finish

[chooka]

Good win to the tigers, stuffed my tips tho.

[Will27]

Good win to the tigers, stuffed my tips tho.

Tips........

I've decided to tank

[Will27]

Brian Taylor to be counselled after 'poofter' slur at Harry Taylor

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-13/bt-counselled-over-slur

I know Bristle made a blue but I hope he doesn't get crucified for it.

He adds a bit of humour to the calls I reckon.

All of this PC counseling crap though. The only thing that will change

is that he will be more careful in the future.

A tad over the top I think.

[ripstanley]

Yes having a bit of a purple patch.

But as found out earlier in the season its easier to be the hunter rather than be hunted.

Still not much in it and a long way to the finish line.

Have collingwood today and i dont know why.

I have overridden Chimpy and switched to Collingwood. All week Essendon had been locked in.

Essendon up by 52 points at 3/4 time. They have kicked 14/1 to 4/9.

[BookMan]

Yes having a bit of a purple patch.

But as found out earlier in the season its easier to be the hunter rather than be hunted.

Still not much in it and a long way to the finish line.

Have collingwood today and i dont know why.

I have overridden Chimpy and switched to Collingwood. All week Essendon had been locked in.

Essendon up by 52 points at 3/4 time. They have kicked 14/1 to 4/9.

Chimpy is very very upset with me at the moment...

[ripstanley]

Final score Essendon by 64 points

[BookMan]

What has happened to Port Adelaide the last month?

Doesn't bode well coming into finals season

[Will27]

What has happened to Port Adelaide the last month?

Doesn't bode well coming into finals season

Losing their centre-half back and fullback hasn't helped them.

But I reckon they've become too predictable. They all just take off and

play on through the corridor. I think today there were times when they

just needed to slow the play down a bit, but they didn't. At times they

just played on and ran themselves into trouble.

[BookMan]

What has happened to Port Adelaide the last month?

Doesn't bode well coming into finals season

Losing their centre-half back and fullback hasn't helped them.

But I reckon they've become too predictable. They all just take off and

play on through the corridor. I think today there were times when they

just needed to slow the play down a bit, but they didn't. At times they

just played on and ran themselves into trouble.

Sounds like North Melbourne last year

[ripstanley]

This weeks winner is Seajae with 8/9 and 1 off the margin. Excellent work. Will27 is still leading but is margin has been cut to 1.

[chooka]

Yo Ho BOOKMAN I'm back. No longer tapping on your window.

Tell Chimpie to spit out my cheezels and get off my sofa. Put those party pies back in the oven and none of that microwaved crap

[BookMan]

Yo Ho BOOKMAN I'm back. No longer tapping on your window.

Tell Chimpie to spit out my cheezels and get off my sofa. Put those party pies back in the oven and none of that microwaved crap

Yeah, I should have let Chimpy keep his picks, but i had to go and change them.

Enjoy the view while you can, soon you'll be smelling only arse

[chooka]

Yo Ho BOOKMAN I'm back. No longer tapping on your window.

Tell Chimpie to spit out my cheezels and get off my sofa. Put those party pies back in the oven and none of that microwaved crap

Yeah, I should have let Chimpy keep his picks, but i had to go and change them.

Enjoy the view while you can, soon you'll be smelling only arse

oh, now you are increasing the ante. private war between the 2 of us. smell my entrails.

P.S moderators. Just friendly banter b/w AFL lovers.

[BookMan]

Sydney Swans chairman Andrew Pridham likens Eddie McGuire to Clive Palmer

"It is a crazy world when Eddie McGuire is not content with just running the AFL, he's now protecting our national interest. I can't help but see a comparison between Eddie's patriotism and protection of the national interest and the fact Clive Palmer is currently dominating the political agenda in Australia. I'll leave you with that to think about."

Pridham's reference to Palmer is a pointed dig at what the Swans believe to be the disproportionate sway McGuire holds with AFL head office. Palmer, who won his federal seat by 53 votes after a recount, holds the balance of power in the Australian senate through his political party and last week threw into disarray the Abbott government's plans to repeal the carbon tax. McGuire's voice resonates in the AFL world as he is the president of the league's richest club and holds multiple media roles to project his views.

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/sydney-swans-chairman-andrew-pridham-likens-eddie-mcguire-to-clive-palmer-20140713-zt5rf.html

[BookMan]

The run home for your Club: 1. Sydney Swans

52 points (13 wins, three losses) 143.5 per cent

The run home:

Rd 17: Carlton at the SCG

Rd 18: Hawthorn at the MCG

Rd 19: Essendon at the SCG

Rd 20: Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval

Rd 21: St Kilda at the SCG

Rd 22: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium

Rd 23: Richmond at ANZ Stadium

2. Fremantle

48 points (12 wins, four losses) 142.5 per cent

Fremantle has climbed into the top two after its win over GWS and has a very favourable fixture in the run home. With a clash against cellar-dwelling St Kilda next round, Freo should tighten its grip on a top-two spot before facing Carlton at home. The toughest tasks for the Dockers – who have won eight straight - come in the final four rounds. They face Geelong away, Hawthorn at home, the Lions in Brisbane and then Port Adelaide at home in round 23. A home qualifying final looks increasingly likely.

The run home:

Rd 18: St Kilda at Etihad Stadium

Rd 19: Carlton at Patersons Stadium

Rd 20: Geelong at Simonds Stadium

Rd 21: Hawthorn at Patersons Stadium

Rd 22: Brisbane Lions at the Gabba

Rd 23: Port Adelaide at Patersons Stadium

3. Hawthorn

48 points (12 wins, four losses) 139.9 per cent

The Hawks steadied the ship with a crucial win over Adelaide, but it will be crunch time when they meet the rampaging Sydney Swans in round 18. Victory could set up Hawthorn's top-two push, with the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne to come, but a loss could expose the Hawks to a fierce top-four battle. The reigning premiers will be desperate to avoid a scenario where they need to win their last three games against Fremantle, nemesis Geelong and Collingwood to guarantee a finals double chance.

The run home:

Rd 18: Sydney Swans at the MCG

Rd 19: Western Bulldogs at Aurora Stadium

Rd 20: Melbourne at the MCG

Rd 21: Fremantle at Patersons Stadium

Rd 22: Geelong at the MCG

Rd 23: Collingwood at the MCG

4. Geelong

48 points (12 wins, four losses) 112.4 per cent

A combination of three straight wins and Port Adelaide's stumbles has propelled Geelong back into the top four. Percentage could be important this season and the Cats will want to be ruthless against Greater Western Sydney before the bye. A tough run follows against North Melbourne, Fremantle, Carlton and Hawthorn. Rounding out their home and away campaign at home to the Brisbane Lions gives them the chance to hit the finals in top form.

The run home:

Rd 18: Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium

Rd 19: North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium

Rd 20: Fremantle at Simonds Stadium

Rd 21: Carlton at Etihad Stadium

Rd 22: Hawthorn at the MCG

Rd 23: Brisbane Lions at Simonds Stadium

5. Port Adelaide

44 points (11 wins, five losses) 133.9 per cent

After an eight-game winning streak mid-season, the Power's season has come to a screeching halt. Port has lost four of its past five games and has tumbled from the top of the ladder to fifth. What looked to be a relatively straightforward run home suddenly seems considerably trickier. Port simply has to beat Melbourne before the bye or, unbelievably, its top-four hopes could be in serious jeopardy.

The run home:

Rd 18: Melbourne at Adelaide Oval

Rd 19: Collingwood at the MCG

Rd 20: Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval

Rd 21: Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium

Rd 22: Carlton at Adelaide Oval

Rd 23: Fremantle at Patersons Stadium

The top four suddenly looks a long way off for the formerly high-flying Power. Picture: AFL Media

6. North Melbourne

40 points (10 wins, six losses) 115.5 per cent

North got off the rollercoaster with a routine win over St Kilda and, even though the Roos are two games outside the top four, could still challenge for a double chance. The Roos have one of the easiest draws of any finals contender, with their biggest tests coming against Geelong and Adelaide. A late surge up the ladder is possible if Brad Scott's men can muster some consistency.

The run home:

Rd 18: Carlton at Etihad Stadium

Rd 19: Geelong at Etihad Stadium

Rd 20: Greater Western Sydney at Startrack Oval

Rd 21: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium

Rd 22: Adelaide at Blundstone Arena

Rd 23: Melbourne at Etihad Stadium

7. Essendon

36 points (nine wins, seven losses) 110 per cent

The Bombers jumped three rungs on the ladder following their thumping win over the Pies and the draw is about to open up for Mark Thompson's men. While the improving Western Bulldogs will be a challenge next round, the Bombers' confidence will be sky high. Essendon only meets one other current top-eight team, the Sydney Swans, on the run home. A round 22 clash against Gold Coast could be pivotal for both sides.

The run home:

Rd 18: Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium

Rd 19: Sydney Swans at the SCG

Rd 20: Richmond at the MCG

Rd 21: West Coast at Etihad Stadium

Rd 22: Gold Coast at Etihad Stadium

Rd 23: Carlton at the MCG

8. Collingwood

36 points (nine wins, seven losses) 106.6 per cent

The run home:

Rd 18: Adelaide at the MCG

Rd 19: Port Adelaide at the MCG

Rd 20: West Coast at Patersons Stadium

Rd 21: Brisbane Lions at the MCG

Rd 22: Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium

Rd 23: Hawthorn at the MCG

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9. Gold Coast

36 points (nine wins, seven losses) 99.5 per cent

The run home:

Rd 18: Brisbane Lions at the Gabba

Rd 19: St Kilda at Metricon Stadium

Rd 20: Carlton at Etihad Stadium

Rd 21: Port Adelaide at Metricon Stadium

Rd 22: Essendon at Etihad Stadium

Rd 23: West Coast at Metricon Stadium

10. Adelaide

32 points (eight wins, eight losses) 108.4 per cent

The run home:

Rd 18: Collingwood at the MCG

Rd 19: West Coast at Adelaide Oval

Rd 20: Brisbane Lions at the Gabba

Rd 21: Richmond at Adelaide Oval

Rd 22: North Melbourne at Blundstone Oval

Rd 23: St Kilda at Adelaide Oval

11. West Coast

28 points (seven wins, nine losses) 108.2 per cent

[Will27]

The Tackle

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/the-tackle-collingwood-had-its-spirit-broken-by-essendons-finalsintensity-football/story-fniv64s8-1226987471110

[GrantSmith]

That SMH article is only going to serve McGuire's ego and put him on the Coalition's next ticket for the seat of Melbourne

But it's good to see Pridham's not shy and will continue the ground work laid out by Colless.

[Ron19]

The AFL Match Review Panel has given Hayden Ballantyne a one-week suspension for striking.

The small forward was reported in Sunday’s game against Greater Western Sydney for an off-the-ball incident against Tomas Bugg.

The MRP deemed the incident as intentional conduct (three points), low impact (one point) and body contact (one point). This was a total of five activation points, resulting in a classification of a level two offence, drawing 125 demerit points and a one-match sanction.

He has an existing bad record of 87.50 demerit points carried over from within the past 12 months, increasing the penalty to 212.50 points and a two-match sanction. An early plea would reduce the sanction by 25 per cent to 159.38 points and a one-match sanction.

If he accepts the penalty, Ballantyne will miss Freo’s round 18 match against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.

Fremantle has until 9am (WST) on Tuesday to decide if it will challenge the MRP’s verdict.

Ballantyne has been the AFL’s form small forward, having kicked 22 goals in his past five matches.

His 38 goals for the year so far are the most he’s ever booted in a season, and there’s still six games remaining before finals.

[BookMan]

His 38 goals for the year so far are the most he’s ever booted in a season, and there’s still six games remaining before finals.

Well, only 5 games left for Ballantyne

[Will27]

His 38 goals for the year so far are the most he’s ever booted in a season, and there’s still six games remaining before finals.

Well, only 5 games left for Ballantyne

Yep, a week for being dumb.

I bet behind closed doors Lyon gives it to him.

It's lucky Freo are play St Kilda this week.

He might've kicked another bag against them as well.

The games he misses might also cost him an All Australian gig as well.

[Ron19]

His 38 goals for the year so far are the most he’s ever booted in a season, and there’s still six games remaining before finals.

Well, only 5 games left for Ballantyne

Yep, a week for being dumb.

I bet behind closed doors Lyon gives it to him.

It's lucky Freo are play St Kilda this week.

He might've kicked another bag against them as well.

The games he misses might also cost him an All Australian gig as well.

I could get a positive out of this,it may be enough for Chooka to tip St Kilda.

[Will27]

Malthouse doing what Malhouse does.

Carlton coach Mick Malthouse involved in heated exchange with Channel 7 commentator Cameron Ling

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/carlton-coach-mick-malthouse-involved-in-heated-exchange-with-channel-7-commentator-cameron-ling/story-fniv64qq-1226988640806

[Will27]

And Eddie (still) doing what Eddie does

Angry Eddie McGuire takes another aim at Sydney, clubs and News Corp

Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/angry-eddie-mcguire-takes-aim-at-sydney-clubs-and-news-corp-20140714-zt6s1.html#ixzz37QuCT8rC