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Another round with a swathe of pretty ordinary games to be fair, but at least this one had a couple of rippers to salvage it. Let’s wrap…
Dogs v Giants, Thursday night: Ok it seems we owe Essendon and Carlton some apologies. After complaining that they kept putting in shocking prime time performances; now we see a “good” team getting a chance and completely going missing as well. Diabolical stuff from the Giants. Never ever looked like they wanted to be there. The Doggies have kept themselves in the finals hunt, and based on that performance maybe they actually do deserve a spot more than the orange team.
Crows v Hawks, Friday night: Season 2025 needs more games like this. The Hawks had put 5 goals on the board before Crows supporters had even finished their first glass of chardonnay, only to watch on helplessly as the home side rammed through the next eight of their own. Just when it looked lost the Hawks found another five in a row and threatened to steal it back. It was an arm wrestle from there but the Crows came out on top. Big feather in their cap to come from so far down against a fellow contender.
Demons v Eagles, Saturday arvo: The Dees needed a crushing win to try and put last week’s haunting memories behind them. Beyond that I’m not really sure there’s much to take out of this game. I didn’t watch it, and be honest, neither did you.
Suns v Tigers, Saturday twilight: The Tigers had been putting in some admirable efforts, so they were probably due a shocker. In fairness they were playing a very good side that is extremely hard to beat at home, and is now in the top 4 race up to its ears.
Swans v Bombers, Saturday arvo: This wouldn’t have been worth watching even in pristine conditions. On a drenched ground with a howling gale blowing? Hope you didn’t do it to yourself.
Pies v Lions, Saturday night: Another muscle flexing display from Brisbane right when they needed it. They have a real knack for that, which is why they’re still the team to beat for mine. Meanwhile has anybody noticed that the side that looked to have the minor premiership sewn up a few weeks ago is now at genuine risk of dropping out of the top 4 altogether? They’ve still got to play the Hawks and then the high flying Crows in the next fortnight, with a hungry chasing pack breathing down their necks. Can not put a foot wrong.
Saints v North, Sunday arvo: Last week the Saints came from nowhere to win, this week they had to hold off a comeback attempt of their own from the fast finishing Roos. The second edition of the Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera show was nearly as good as the first. That asking price must be up to about 8 million a season by now, he’s going to bankrupt whichever team ends up signing him.
Cats v Port, Sunday twilight: Well this was entirely predictable. A side that has made a habit of getting blown away in losses this year, against a side that makes a habit of blowing away weak opponents at home. Jezza’s 100 goal watch and a random cameo from Jack Martin were the points of interest out of this one.
Freo v Blues, Sunday twilight: Freo couldn’t afford to stumble here, but they very nearly did! Carlton jumped them and led all the way to three quarter time, but the deadly accurate Dockers found another level in the last term and steamrolled over the top of the Blues. Sitting 5th now; yet another side in the top 4 conversation.
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Dogs v Giants, Thursday night: Ok it seems we owe Essendon and Carlton some apologies. After complaining that they kept putting in shocking prime time performances; now we see a “good” team getting a chance and completely going missing as well. Diabolical stuff from the Giants. Never ever looked like they wanted to be there. The Doggies have kept themselves in the finals hunt, and based on that performance maybe they actually do deserve a spot more than the orange team.
Crows v Hawks, Friday night: Season 2025 needs more games like this. The Hawks had put 5 goals on the board before Crows supporters had even finished their first glass of chardonnay, only to watch on helplessly as the home side rammed through the next eight of their own. Just when it looked lost the Hawks found another five in a row and threatened to steal it back. It was an arm wrestle from there but the Crows came out on top. Big feather in their cap to come from so far down against a fellow contender.
Demons v Eagles, Saturday arvo: The Dees needed a crushing win to try and put last week’s haunting memories behind them. Beyond that I’m not really sure there’s much to take out of this game. I didn’t watch it, and be honest, neither did you.
Suns v Tigers, Saturday twilight: The Tigers had been putting in some admirable efforts, so they were probably due a shocker. In fairness they were playing a very good side that is extremely hard to beat at home, and is now in the top 4 race up to its ears.
Swans v Bombers, Saturday arvo: This wouldn’t have been worth watching even in pristine conditions. On a drenched ground with a howling gale blowing? Hope you didn’t do it to yourself.
Pies v Lions, Saturday night: Another muscle flexing display from Brisbane right when they needed it. They have a real knack for that, which is why they’re still the team to beat for mine. Meanwhile has anybody noticed that the side that looked to have the minor premiership sewn up a few weeks ago is now at genuine risk of dropping out of the top 4 altogether? They’ve still got to play the Hawks and then the high flying Crows in the next fortnight, with a hungry chasing pack breathing down their necks. Can not put a foot wrong.
Saints v North, Sunday arvo: Last week the Saints came from nowhere to win, this week they had to hold off a comeback attempt of their own from the fast finishing Roos. The second edition of the Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera show was nearly as good as the first. That asking price must be up to about 8 million a season by now, he’s going to bankrupt whichever team ends up signing him.
Cats v Port, Sunday twilight: Well this was entirely predictable. A side that has made a habit of getting blown away in losses this year, against a side that makes a habit of blowing away weak opponents at home. Jezza’s 100 goal watch and a random cameo from Jack Martin were the points of interest out of this one.
Freo v Blues, Sunday twilight: Freo couldn’t afford to stumble here, but they very nearly did! Carlton jumped them and led all the way to three quarter time, but the deadly accurate Dockers found another level in the last term and steamrolled over the top of the Blues. Sitting 5th now; yet another side in the top 4 conversation.
Don’t forget to post your Liked, Learnt, Hated below… along with any other thoughts you had about Round 21!
