Daniel Rogers2009 Round 17 Wrap
July 28th 2009 07:15
Welcome back to AFL Tipper for 2009. Its been almost a year since my last entry. I figured after the week we've just had, and the finals just around the corner, you'd be keen for a hand with your tips.
But first, lets have a look back at round 17. Rivalry round.
Friday night saw 2 of the biggest rivals around in a disappointing game. A game that did not live up to the hype at all. Carlton were terrible again, and Collingwood proved why they're a team to watch in the last few rounds.
Collingwood by 54 points.
Saturday afternoon at the G. It all seemed a bit too familiar. Geelong and Hawthorn in the second Grand Final rematch this year. And it did live up to the hype. Hawthorn running on they're recent form, mainly on the back of big Buddy finding his feet. Better late than never I guess, but is it too late for the Hawks? Hawthorn lead most of the day, but the classy Cats turned it around towards the end of the match, and Jimmy Bartel did just enough after the siren to finish the job.
Geelong by 1 point.
Another cliff hangar at 2pm, but 2 hours later in the West. The Western Derby had very few eyes on it, until the end of the match, as the unpredictable Dockers win in the closing stages.
Fremantle by 5 points.
Saturday night under the lid at Etihad saw two modern day rivals battle it out, in what was one of very few danger matches for the Saints. I guess no one told St. Kilda, as they marched on to win 17 in a row, over the Dogs.
St. Kilda by 45 points.
Up north at the Gabba, where the Lions seem to spend most of their Saturday nights this year, the Kangaroos looked like they had come to play. It didn't last as Jonathon Brown kicked the Lions through, and onward to September action.
Brisbane by 41 points.
Sunday afternoon in Canberra saw a close game where it wasn't expected. Melbourne surprised the Canberrans in keeping up with the Swans, while the Swans disappointed the crowd by not taking care of the struggling Demons with much style.
Sydney by 18 points.
Sunday at the 'G saw the major upset of the round, with the struggling Tigers getting up over arch rivals Essendon. It was the 3rd game of the round to be decided by less than a goal.
Richmond by 5 points.
And Sunday at twilight in Adelaide saw a disappointing (the word of the round) local Derby. Adelaide easily too good for the Power. Its hard to believe its the same team beating Freo by over 100 points, and Port by over 10 goals, lost to St. Kilda by 10 goals also.
Adelaide by 70 points.
The St. Kilda/Adelaide and St. Kilda/Western Bulldogs results show just how big a gap there is between the undefeated, top of the table Saints and the rest of the league. St. Kilda's only real challenge this year has come from the Cats, and we all know how good Geelong have been over the last 3 years. As a St. Kilda supporter I am very excited about the possibilities this year, but also as a Saint supporter, I am very aware of the class of Geelong, and the difference between home and away matches, and finals football.
But first, lets have a look back at round 17. Rivalry round.
Friday night saw 2 of the biggest rivals around in a disappointing game. A game that did not live up to the hype at all. Carlton were terrible again, and Collingwood proved why they're a team to watch in the last few rounds.
Collingwood by 54 points.
Saturday afternoon at the G. It all seemed a bit too familiar. Geelong and Hawthorn in the second Grand Final rematch this year. And it did live up to the hype. Hawthorn running on they're recent form, mainly on the back of big Buddy finding his feet. Better late than never I guess, but is it too late for the Hawks? Hawthorn lead most of the day, but the classy Cats turned it around towards the end of the match, and Jimmy Bartel did just enough after the siren to finish the job.
Another cliff hangar at 2pm, but 2 hours later in the West. The Western Derby had very few eyes on it, until the end of the match, as the unpredictable Dockers win in the closing stages.
Fremantle by 5 points.
Saturday night under the lid at Etihad saw two modern day rivals battle it out, in what was one of very few danger matches for the Saints. I guess no one told St. Kilda, as they marched on to win 17 in a row, over the Dogs.
St. Kilda by 45 points.
Up north at the Gabba, where the Lions seem to spend most of their Saturday nights this year, the Kangaroos looked like they had come to play. It didn't last as Jonathon Brown kicked the Lions through, and onward to September action.
Sunday afternoon in Canberra saw a close game where it wasn't expected. Melbourne surprised the Canberrans in keeping up with the Swans, while the Swans disappointed the crowd by not taking care of the struggling Demons with much style.
Sydney by 18 points.
Sunday at the 'G saw the major upset of the round, with the struggling Tigers getting up over arch rivals Essendon. It was the 3rd game of the round to be decided by less than a goal.
Richmond by 5 points.
And Sunday at twilight in Adelaide saw a disappointing (the word of the round) local Derby. Adelaide easily too good for the Power. Its hard to believe its the same team beating Freo by over 100 points, and Port by over 10 goals, lost to St. Kilda by 10 goals also.
Adelaide by 70 points.
The St. Kilda/Adelaide and St. Kilda/Western Bulldogs results show just how big a gap there is between the undefeated, top of the table Saints and the rest of the league. St. Kilda's only real challenge this year has come from the Cats, and we all know how good Geelong have been over the last 3 years. As a St. Kilda supporter I am very excited about the possibilities this year, but also as a Saint supporter, I am very aware of the class of Geelong, and the difference between home and away matches, and finals football.
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