Due to Harry taking a long weekend, here's Harry's Run Down for the week ahead!!
Sunbury v Rockbank
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Look out Rockbank" is all that should be said this week. Sunbury will be fuming at the loss to Romsey last week on their home soil. In what was pretty dodgy conditions the Roos never really came to play last week and will be fired up to
SMASH the Rams this week. The return of Grubby will bolster their midfield, which let's face it, doesn't need much bolstering. Whilst I thought Bonnicci wasn't that damaging last week he still managed to rack up 30 possies. If you get enough of the ball something's bound to happen. The Rams will need to pray for rain, rain and more rain of they're to save any percentage here. From what Boardman oval was like last week, if there is more rain during this week expect a slippery, ugly encounter.
Roos by 10 goals.
Woodend Hesket v Melton Centrals
Well, there is no doubt this one
WILL be a wet, boggy, slippery, tough battle. The Hawks are travelling along nicley with Sippy and Ninga both hitting their straps toward the pointy end of the season. The return of Barker in the lasts couple of weeks will only help the Hawks in what should be a 10 goal win. Melton Centrals will work hard all day and the ever present Wheelan will give the Centrals boys every chance. Who will stop Podbury? In my opinion, I would put Matty Martin on him. Matty is a pretty quick, wirey, small guy who will be accountable for his opponent all day. But that also brings up the question, "Do you rob Peter to pay Paul?" I mean, you can tag one player, but with the Hawks depth, the next one just stands up and takes over. The Hawks know how to play their ground really well and also know how to shut sides down.
Hawks by 10 goals.
Kilmore v Diggers Rest
Match of the Round (IMO)
The big
"DO OR DIE" clash. This one will be a cracking game, no matter what the conditions or where it's played. Given that it's at JJ Clancey, Kilmore will have not only their pride on the line, but their 2007 finals campaign. With Linton Kemp repelling from one end and Cornish booting the majors at the other, Kilmore look to have the players to put this one in the bag. Having said that, Robb will need to smah the Burra in the middle if there are to be a real chance. Sims, Ruane, Heritage, Jose, Klooster. All names that have a massive influence on every game, especially the first 4 mentioned. These guys are the key to the Burra's success. The Burra have the better mid-field and if they give the forwards the first use, they should win the game. In my opinion, I don't think the Burra have the fire power upforward to get the job done.
Kilmore, because they have to, by 3 goals.
Riddell v Lancefield
Not too much more can be said about Riddell. Too smart, too strong, too good. The Tigers will take it up to Riddell until the Bombers decide enough is enough and do what they need to do to finish them off. I predict that the Tigers will be competitive until 3/4 time. I don't, however, think that Riddell will smash the Tiges. The Riddell on ballers will have their work cut out this week, with what I belive, is one of the best mid-fields in the comp. Conway, Collins and Choate. These guys will match up well against Belville and Blade. Riddell will be cruising at this stage leading up to finals, so if there are any niggling little injuries, you may find one or two may miss the next couple of weeks to ensure they're cherry ripe for finals. This could be a good chance for the Tigers to sneak up on the Bombers. Not likely though.
Riddell by 8 goals.
Romsey v Macedon
The cats were smacked by Riddell last week to the tune of 93 points. Romsey had a big 33 point win over the Roos. The cats' confidence must be way down near their ladder position, especially with the unfortunate run of injuries they have had this year. Last time these two faced each other Macedon stuck with Romsey most of the day, however the 9 goal first quarter and the 6 goal last quater saw Romsey clear by 80 points. Not a true reflection, IMO, of how the game was played. The Cats will have a go and if the Redbacks don't take them seriously, you may see the Cats get a lot closer than most would expect. Romsey will be too good for the Cats, with Burlak in
very impressive form and the cult hero that is Brydon Morgan just smashing opposition onballers, I would expect
Romsey to win by 10 goals.
That's Harry done for this week. Good luck to everyone pulling them on this weekend, I hope you all get a kick!!
