geelong4eva
Team Captain
I know it is a long way away, but here are my 'pre-chrissy' tips for rnd 1 of the 2001 AFL SEASON
Kangaroos V Essendon - M.C.G
An hard game to tip, mainly because i think Essendon peaked last year, and they certainly won't dominate the Comp again. North may be ageing but they still are a top 4 side. But they probably don't have the class which the Bombers oooze all over the ground. Essendon should still won with a few goals to spare - Essendon by 24 pts
Collingwood V Hawthorn - M.C.G
I suspect the Magpies will be more competitive in Y2K1 and should win more games especially at the G. I am not convinced of Hawthorn, think they rely too much on to few (too many passengers) and the Pies should scrap home in a close one.
Collingwood by 8 Points
Western Bulldogs V St.Kilda - Colonial
Hmm an extremely hard game to tip, possibly the match of the round. st.kilda should improve substantially with their 'recruits' and the Dogs seem to be on the slide. With Wynd's retirement the ruck duel won't be as crucial, and i think the Dogs don't have enough talls to hold off the tall St.kIlda foward line.
St.Kilda by 45 Points
Port Adealide V Brisbane Lions - Football Park
Does anyone really care ? Nah, seriously i think the Power can start their 2001 season with a good comftable win over the Lions. I don't think the Lions feel too good about playing Port at their own dung hill and for Mark Williams' sake i hope they can get off to a good start.
Port by 17 points
Fremantle V Carlton - Subiaco
Carlton despite the skeptics are a very very good team, with classy players all over the ground. Lance Whitnall could be better than Carey and i suspect he is ready to take the league apart. Koutofidies is simply the best player in the AFL at the moment, and hopefully will fire up for new coach Wayne Brittain. As long as they don't get too cocky, I suspect a long night ahead for Fremantle.
Carlton by 60 points.
Geelong V West Coast - Shell Stadium
I will never, ever underestimate the mob from Perth as they have proven to be a nemesis for Geelong in the past decade. Sadly i can't see West Coast being World beaters this year, altough i am sure they will be a contender for a lower Final 8 spot. Geelong had a great record at Shell Stadium last year, but this game will not be easy.
Geelong by 24 points
Sydney V Adelaide - S.C.G
In my 'upset' of the round, I think the Crows should be able to handle the Swans in Sydney, mainly because i think Adealide won't be that bad next year, and I think Sydney is grossly overrated. Sure O'Loughlin is a handy player, and Kelly is a good (not great) player, however the Crows do have a well-drilled hardcore captain in Riccuitio and as long as Robram and co can give good support, they should come out victors.
Adelaide by 10 points
Melbourne V Richmond - M.C.G
This is going to be, I suspect the flogging of the round. The Demons were simply sensationial in the last 3 months of season 2000 and the Tigers were dismal and i expect the tradition continues. The Dees are a champion team, rather then a team of champions, and should easily account for a team, which quite frankly needs a through rebuilding of it's list. Kellaway and Richardson are no sure thing to play anyway. This could get ugly for Richmond and I there is no way i Can see Daniher's Demons losing.
A 12 goal mauling is on the cards.
Melbourne by 88 points.
I would like to point out that i have put all personal team/fan bias aside and have come up with hopefully a good and accurate guide to next season's rnd 1.
Feel free to disagree with me on any of my selections, although i have a suspicion the Tigers/Dees game will hit a roar nerve.
Kangaroos V Essendon - M.C.G
An hard game to tip, mainly because i think Essendon peaked last year, and they certainly won't dominate the Comp again. North may be ageing but they still are a top 4 side. But they probably don't have the class which the Bombers oooze all over the ground. Essendon should still won with a few goals to spare - Essendon by 24 pts
Collingwood V Hawthorn - M.C.G
I suspect the Magpies will be more competitive in Y2K1 and should win more games especially at the G. I am not convinced of Hawthorn, think they rely too much on to few (too many passengers) and the Pies should scrap home in a close one.
Collingwood by 8 Points
Western Bulldogs V St.Kilda - Colonial
Hmm an extremely hard game to tip, possibly the match of the round. st.kilda should improve substantially with their 'recruits' and the Dogs seem to be on the slide. With Wynd's retirement the ruck duel won't be as crucial, and i think the Dogs don't have enough talls to hold off the tall St.kIlda foward line.
St.Kilda by 45 Points
Port Adealide V Brisbane Lions - Football Park
Does anyone really care ? Nah, seriously i think the Power can start their 2001 season with a good comftable win over the Lions. I don't think the Lions feel too good about playing Port at their own dung hill and for Mark Williams' sake i hope they can get off to a good start.
Port by 17 points
Fremantle V Carlton - Subiaco
Carlton despite the skeptics are a very very good team, with classy players all over the ground. Lance Whitnall could be better than Carey and i suspect he is ready to take the league apart. Koutofidies is simply the best player in the AFL at the moment, and hopefully will fire up for new coach Wayne Brittain. As long as they don't get too cocky, I suspect a long night ahead for Fremantle.
Carlton by 60 points.
Geelong V West Coast - Shell Stadium
I will never, ever underestimate the mob from Perth as they have proven to be a nemesis for Geelong in the past decade. Sadly i can't see West Coast being World beaters this year, altough i am sure they will be a contender for a lower Final 8 spot. Geelong had a great record at Shell Stadium last year, but this game will not be easy.
Geelong by 24 points
Sydney V Adelaide - S.C.G
In my 'upset' of the round, I think the Crows should be able to handle the Swans in Sydney, mainly because i think Adealide won't be that bad next year, and I think Sydney is grossly overrated. Sure O'Loughlin is a handy player, and Kelly is a good (not great) player, however the Crows do have a well-drilled hardcore captain in Riccuitio and as long as Robram and co can give good support, they should come out victors.
Adelaide by 10 points
Melbourne V Richmond - M.C.G
This is going to be, I suspect the flogging of the round. The Demons were simply sensationial in the last 3 months of season 2000 and the Tigers were dismal and i expect the tradition continues. The Dees are a champion team, rather then a team of champions, and should easily account for a team, which quite frankly needs a through rebuilding of it's list. Kellaway and Richardson are no sure thing to play anyway. This could get ugly for Richmond and I there is no way i Can see Daniher's Demons losing.
A 12 goal mauling is on the cards.
Melbourne by 88 points.
I would like to point out that i have put all personal team/fan bias aside and have come up with hopefully a good and accurate guide to next season's rnd 1.
Feel free to disagree with me on any of my selections, although i have a suspicion the Tigers/Dees game will hit a roar nerve.
