Round 12 Tips.

[Ext User(Epigram)]

For the run home to the finals, there are two consolations: a) I'll always be above the line of shame, and b) even if I pick Freo for every game, I'll do better than Krud if he picks Essendon for every game.

St Kilda vs Adelaide:
Adelaide - Adelaide have played 4 quarters, and are probably the most consistant team ATM. St Kilda still have something to prove.

Fremantle vs Geelong:
Fremantle - Despite losing some players, we should have the depth to beat the Moggies - we have a perfect record for the past few years.

Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs:
Brisbane Lions - Brisbane are touching on form, but are one dimensional - J. Brown. As good as the Dogs have been, they can't sustain it (unless they play 19 again and get away with it).

Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles:
Port Adelaide - An indifferent Port against the "Comeback Queens". I mean, what sort of team gives the opposition "unbeatable" leads into the 3rd quarter only to to beat it? It would be impressive if the teams they gave the "unbeatable" leads to were actually any good.

Hawthorn vs Richmond:
Richmond - Down in Launnie, anything can happen - just wait for the final siren for commentators to let loose their "best" jokes.

Essendon vs Melbourne:
Melbourne - Dees by factors of 1.609 kms.

Kangaroos vs Carlton:
Kangaroos -
Should be close. Nah, last week is as demoralising a loss for Carlton as they come, and won't recover.

Sydney Swans vs Collingwood:
Sydney Swans - Starting to rack up a few wins despite a fade out last week. The Doods will now slip down the slippery slope, but it won't be Mick's fault -oh no, it will be some curse of Fung Shei.

Toby

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[Ext User(Dave Turner)]

> Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles:
> Port Adelaide

Sportsbet rates them a fair chance too - $2.10 vs West Coast $1.75

[Ext User(Greg)]

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:33:47 +0800, "Dave Turner" <3@2.1> wrote:

>> Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles:
>> Port Adelaide
>
>Sportsbet rates them a fair chance too - $2.10 vs West Coast $1.75
>
We (WCE) will get smacked

Greg

[Ext User(k r u d l e r)]

always pick Essendon .. even in my (not line of shame tips) ...



"Epigram" <not@this.id> wrote in message
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> For the run home to the finals, there are two consolations: a) I'll always
> be above the line of shame, and b) even if I pick Freo for every game,
> I'll do better than Krud if he picks Essendon for every game.
>
> St Kilda vs Adelaide:
> Adelaide - Adelaide have played 4 quarters, and are probably the most
> consistant team ATM. St Kilda still have something to prove.
>
> Fremantle vs Geelong:
> Fremantle - Despite losing some players, we should have the depth to beat
> the Moggies - we have a perfect record for the past few years.
>
> Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs:
> Brisbane Lions - Brisbane are touching on form, but are one dimensional -
> J. Brown. As good as the Dogs have been, they can't sustain it (unless
> they play 19 again and get away with it).
>
> Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles:
> Port Adelaide - An indifferent Port against the "Comeback Queens". I
> mean, what sort of team gives the opposition "unbeatable" leads into the
> 3rd quarter only to to beat it? It would be impressive if the teams they
> gave the "unbeatable" leads to were actually any good.
>
> Hawthorn vs Richmond:
> Richmond - Down in Launnie, anything can happen - just wait for the final
> siren for commentators to let loose their "best" jokes.
>
> Essendon vs Melbourne:
> Melbourne - Dees by factors of 1.609 kms.
>
> Kangaroos vs Carlton:
> Kangaroos -
> Should be close. Nah, last week is as demoralising a loss for Carlton as
> they come, and won't recover.
>
> Sydney Swans vs Collingwood:
> Sydney Swans - Starting to rack up a few wins despite a fade out last
> week. The Doods will now slip down the slippery slope, but it won't be
> Mick's fault -oh no, it will be some curse of Fung Shei.
>
> Toby
>
> --
>
> You've come a long way very quickly, to quote a surprised actress.

[Ext User(Sanctify)]

Epigram wrote:
> For the run home to the finals, there are two consolations: a) I'll always be above the line of shame, and b) even if I pick Freo for every game, I'll do better than Krud if he picks Essendon for every game.
>
> St Kilda vs Adelaide:
> Adelaide - Adelaide have played 4 quarters, and are probably the most consistant team ATM. St Kilda still have something to prove.

I tipped Crows, but only by 30. Bastards would have to flog the
Sainters by 60.
>
> Fremantle vs Geelong:
> Fremantle - Despite losing some players, we should have the depth to beat the Moggies - we have a perfect record for the past few years.

Freo. Hard to tip against them at home.
>
> Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs:
> Brisbane Lions - Brisbane are touching on form, but are one dimensional - J. Brown. As good as the Dogs have been, they can't sustain it (unless they play 19 again and get away with it).

Brisbane - same as above. Plus they nearly got us last week and they'll
be hurting from that.
>
> Port Adelaide vs West Coast Eagles:
> Port Adelaide - An indifferent Port against the "Comeback Queens". I mean, what sort of team gives the opposition "unbeatable" leads into the 3rd quarter only to to beat it? It would be impressive if the teams they gave the "unbeatable" leads to were actually any good.

Eagles, although Port are a chance.
>
> Hawthorn vs Richmond:
> Richmond - Down in Launnie, anything can happen - just wait for the final siren for commentators to let loose their "best" jokes.

Richmond.
>
> Essendon vs Melbourne:
> Melbourne - Dees by factors of 1.609 kms.

Melbourne. More pain for the hapless Essendon.
>
> Kangaroos vs Carlton:
> Kangaroos -
> Should be close. Nah, last week is as demoralising a loss for Carlton as they come, and won't recover.

Kangaroos - although Carlton are due. Still it'll be good to see them
lose so that Krud and GF can start the fights again over which side is
more pathetic right now.
>
> Sydney Swans vs Collingwood:
> Sydney Swans - Starting to rack up a few wins despite a fade out last week. The Doods will now slip down the slippery slope, but it won't be Mick's fault -oh no, it will be some curse of Fung Shei.

Swans. I don't see why people rate Collingdood.

[Ext User(boumtje)]

St Kilda (i'm done with tipping them to beat decent sides...fuckers)
Fremantle
Brisbane
West Coast Eagles
Richmond
Melbourne
Carlton:
Sydney

[Ext User(Rodney Hampson)]

"boumtje" <boumtje@gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> St Kilda (i'm done with tipping them to beat decent sides...fuckers)


Who does that leave? Carlton and Essendon?

[Ext User(Mark Shea)]

Epigram wrote:

> Fremantle vs Geelong:
> Fremantle - Despite losing some players, we should have the depth to beat the Moggies - we have a perfect record for the past few years.

A profoundly ordinary effort; total loss of confidence after a few goals
in the first quarter. Injuries are one thing... but really...

*shudders*

Last week, total loss of confidence after a run of free kicks to the
Dogs in the Second Quarter... This week again...

We really needed to be 8 and 4 going into the break, not 6 and 6. Ah,
well. Here's to a better second half of the season, and a future playing
career for Robbie Haddrill.

Mark Shea

[Ext User(Matt S)]

On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:42:42 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Epigram wrote:
>
>> Fremantle vs Geelong:
>> Fremantle - Despite losing some players, we should have the depth to beat the Moggies - we have a perfect record for the past few years.
>
>A profoundly ordinary effort; total loss of confidence after a few goals
>in the first quarter. Injuries are one thing... but really...
>
>*shudders*
>
>Last week, total loss of confidence after a run of free kicks to the
>Dogs in the Second Quarter... This week again...
>
>We really needed to be 8 and 4 going into the break, not 6 and 6. Ah,
>well. Here's to a better second half of the season, and a future playing
>career for Robbie Haddrill.
>
>Mark Shea

A desperate supporter claims umpiring... and now, the Freo Fumblers
drop a game to an out of form competitor for a gig in the top 8...next
ecxcuse?

hooroo

[Ext User(Mark Shea)]

Matt S wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:42:42 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
>>Epigram wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Fremantle vs Geelong:
>>>Fremantle - Despite losing some players, we should have the depth to beat the Moggies - we have a perfect record for the past few years.
>>
>>A profoundly ordinary effort; total loss of confidence after a few goals
>>in the first quarter. Injuries are one thing... but really...
>>
>>*shudders*
>>
>>Last week, total loss of confidence after a run of free kicks to the
>>Dogs in the Second Quarter... This week again...
>>
>>We really needed to be 8 and 4 going into the break, not 6 and 6. Ah,
>>well. Here's to a better second half of the season, and a future playing
>>career for Robbie Haddrill.
>
> A desperate supporter claims umpiring... and now, the Freo Fumblers
> drop a game to an out of form competitor for a gig in the top 8...next
> ecxcuse?

I blamed umpiring? I think I blamed their fragility, and their reliance
on ever vulnerable confidence.

Mark Shea

[Ext User(Matt S)]

On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 21:33:46 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Matt S wrote:
>> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:42:42 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Epigram wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Fremantle vs Geelong:
>>>>Fremantle - Despite losing some players, we should have the depth to beat the Moggies - we have a perfect record for the past few years.
>>>
>>>A profoundly ordinary effort; total loss of confidence after a few goals
>>>in the first quarter. Injuries are one thing... but really...
>>>
>>>*shudders*
>>>
>>>Last week, total loss of confidence after a run of free kicks to the
>>>Dogs in the Second Quarter... This week again...
>>>
>>>We really needed to be 8 and 4 going into the break, not 6 and 6. Ah,
>>>well. Here's to a better second half of the season, and a future playing
>>>career for Robbie Haddrill.
>>
>> A desperate supporter claims umpiring... and now, the Freo Fumblers
>> drop a game to an out of form competitor for a gig in the top 8...next
>> ecxcuse?
>
>I blamed umpiring? I think I blamed their fragility, and their reliance
>on ever vulnerable confidence.
>
>Mark Shea

On the bright side Mark, I was very impressed by the composure under
pressure of the young Peake. Nothing like his old man, more ofa young
wanganneeen,and I think the lad has a bright future.

hooroo

[Ext User(Sanctify)]

Well my tips are fucked for this weekend...but I got the one I wanted
and good on Port for doing the right thing and placing us on top of the
ladder for the break.

[Ext User(Mark Shea)]

Matt S wrote:
> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 21:33:46 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>>Matt S wrote:

>>>A desperate supporter claims umpiring... and now, the Freo Fumblers
>>>drop a game to an out of form competitor for a gig in the top 8...next
>>>ecxcuse?
>>
>>I blamed umpiring? I think I blamed their fragility, and their reliance
>>on ever vulnerable confidence.
>
> On the bright side Mark, I was very impressed by the composure under
> pressure of the young Peake. Nothing like his old man, more ofa young
> wanganneeen,and I think the lad has a bright future.

He's pretty polished; the coaching staff and management spent about 18
months persuading him that AFL was a good idea and he was quite good at
it, and it seems to have been a sensible investment of time.

Desperately needs a left foot, though. And he could show a little more
Shaun McManus disregard for personal safety, but I like the package.
He's shown a fair bit in the absence of Bell, an obviously
injured-and-shouldn't-be-playing Hasleby and non-contributing Black.

Headland, to his credit, was also quite good when it was only he and
Peake having a go in the middle. At this stage, no one cares if Headland
shows 'glimpses of genius', he has to put his head down and fight for
the ball then kick well...and he did. Couldn't do it on his own, though.

At six-and-six, it's looking a bit grim.

You might say I'm looking forward to the next Derby :-P

Mark Shea

[Ext User(Matt S)]

On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:30:59 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>Matt S wrote:
>> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 21:33:46 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>Matt S wrote:
>
>>>>A desperate supporter claims umpiring... and now, the Freo Fumblers
>>>>drop a game to an out of form competitor for a gig in the top 8...next
>>>>ecxcuse?
>>>
>>>I blamed umpiring? I think I blamed their fragility, and their reliance
>>>on ever vulnerable confidence.
>>
>> On the bright side Mark, I was very impressed by the composure under
>> pressure of the young Peake. Nothing like his old man, more ofa young
>> wanganneeen,and I think the lad has a bright future.
>
>He's pretty polished; the coaching staff and management spent about 18
>months persuading him that AFL was a good idea and he was quite good at
>it, and it seems to have been a sensible investment of time.
>
>Desperately needs a left foot, though. And he could show a little more
>Shaun McManus disregard for personal safety, but I like the package.

At The Dogs game, from my front row seat, had clear view of Shaun make
3 blunders in as many minutes. I kept yelling out "Hackmamus, give it
away...". All 3 times were well within his earshot. The 3rd time I
got a very cold stare...lol. Mind you, he didn't do a Brogan on
me...:>)

hooroo....

>He's shown a fair bit in the absence of Bell, an obviously
>injured-and-shouldn't-be-playing Hasleby and non-contributing Black.
>
>Headland, to his credit, was also quite good when it was only he and
>Peake having a go in the middle. At this stage, no one cares if Headland
>shows 'glimpses of genius', he has to put his head down and fight for
>the ball then kick well...and he did. Couldn't do it on his own, though.
>
>At six-and-six, it's looking a bit grim.
>
>You might say I'm looking forward to the next Derby :-P
>
>Mark Shea

[Ext User(boumtje)]

boumtje wrote:
> St Kilda (i'm done with tipping them to beat decent sides...fuckers)
> Fremantle
> Brisbane
> West Coast Eagles
> Richmond
> Melbourne
> Carlton:
> Sydney

looking good so far

[Ext User(Mark Shea)]

Matt S wrote:

> At The Dogs game, from my front row seat, had clear view of Shaun make
> 3 blunders in as many minutes. I kept yelling out "Hackmamus, give it
> away...". All 3 times were well within his earshot. The 3rd time I
> got a very cold stare...lol. Mind you, he didn't do a Brogan on
> me...:>)

Well Shaun's a nice guy... And you certainly can't question his effort
for a moment - just his execution. At his best, he acknowleges his
weaknesses and in terms of kicking, only does the very highest of
percentage plays - longish, forward, to a man in 70m of space is the
ideal sort of thing.

Mark Shea

[Ext User(Epigram)]

On 06/18/2006 01:47:14 Matt S <swooper@matt.s@ozemail.com.au> wrote:

> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 21:33:46 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com> wrote:

>> Matt S wrote:

>>> On Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:42:42 +0800, Mark Shea <zadeja@hotmail.com>
>>> wrote:

>>>> Epigram wrote:

>>>>> Fremantle vs Geelong: Fremantle - Despite losing some players, we
>>>>> should have the depth to beat the Moggies - we have a perfect record
>>>>> for the past few years.

>>>> A profoundly ordinary effort; total loss of confidence after a few
>>>> goals in the first quarter. Injuries are one thing... but really...

>>>> *shudders*

>>>> Last week, total loss of confidence after a run of free kicks to the
>>>> Dogs in the Second Quarter... This week again...

>>>> We really needed to be 8 and 4 going into the break, not 6 and 6. Ah,
>>>> well. Here's to a better second half of the season, and a future
>>>> playing career for Robbie Haddrill.

>>> A desperate supporter claims umpiring... and now, the Freo Fumblers
>>> drop a game to an out of form competitor for a gig in the top 8...next
>>> ecxcuse?

>> I blamed umpiring? I think I blamed their fragility, and their reliance
>> on ever vulnerable confidence.

>> Mark Shea

> On the bright side Mark, I was very impressed by the composure under
> pressure of the young Peake. Nothing like his old man, more ofa young
> wanganneeen,and I think the lad has a bright future.

> hooroo

Loin o' Brian was pretty good in a very ordinary effort.

After half time, it was a very good sight to see the Gary Abblet Jr show - that alone made the game worth watching; the rest was- sad. Only Geelong showed stints of effort as a team.

Toby

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