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Well, we have another critical round of matches as we get to the pointy end of the season. 6, possibly seven, teams, fighting it out for a top 4 finish.
East Freo v Swans - always a tough ask for Swans (even in our Premiership glory years of 82-84, so I am told) down at Moss St. East Freo need to win to keep them in touch with the 4th placed Perth (or WP, whoever it turns out to be) and Swans need to win to have a shot at second and make sure they finish in the 4. Some favours done by the Eagles and Dockers by MacNamara and Staker being called up, with McManus and Hinkley being put back to the WAFL. That being said, still doesn't make it easy down there. Liam Anthony, whilst always playing welll IMO also plays well against Swans. McCarrey, Green and Adams will lead from the front and Swans have brought in another 3 possible debutants, making 25
for the season. Pearce, and my favourite, Jetta, plus Banfield to possibly get a run. Grabski, who I rated very highly a couple of years ago before a bad run of injuries, plays his first game of the year in League. Should be a tough match and my negativity says the Sharks, but I'm hoping we spring a surprise.
Perth v Claremont - another tough match because Perth seem to have fallen into a hole, and they lose S Selwood this week, and Claremont were good in their last match. Thornton should be better for the last run and I think he is a key for Perth, as without Mackenzie and Wilkes Claremont may struggle to find someone to man up on him. I'd say Perth at home, just, but I'm not overly confident.
West Perth v Peel - could also be a good match, with Peel retaining Schofield, but losing O'Brien. Can WP quell Ballantyne? and WP being as inconsistent as 7 other teams could be their chance to finally challenge for top 4. WP possibly losing Bradley, but no others you would have to back them in on this one.
EP v Subi - so which EP will turn up this week? Ah well, doesn't really matter because they won't get close to Subi, even with a string of injuries and Fletcher back to the Eagles. Although, the likes of Sweet, Wulff, Noakes, Glancy and Reynolds could make life very interesting for Subi, but Subi for mine.
Looks like a fine weekend for once so hope we all enjoy our footy this weekend and go the Mighty Black Ducks! or Ducklings as some are calling them.
East Freo v Swans - always a tough ask for Swans (even in our Premiership glory years of 82-84, so I am told) down at Moss St. East Freo need to win to keep them in touch with the 4th placed Perth (or WP, whoever it turns out to be) and Swans need to win to have a shot at second and make sure they finish in the 4. Some favours done by the Eagles and Dockers by MacNamara and Staker being called up, with McManus and Hinkley being put back to the WAFL. That being said, still doesn't make it easy down there. Liam Anthony, whilst always playing welll IMO also plays well against Swans. McCarrey, Green and Adams will lead from the front and Swans have brought in another 3 possible debutants, making 25
for the season. Pearce, and my favourite, Jetta, plus Banfield to possibly get a run. Grabski, who I rated very highly a couple of years ago before a bad run of injuries, plays his first game of the year in League. Should be a tough match and my negativity says the Sharks, but I'm hoping we spring a surprise.Perth v Claremont - another tough match because Perth seem to have fallen into a hole, and they lose S Selwood this week, and Claremont were good in their last match. Thornton should be better for the last run and I think he is a key for Perth, as without Mackenzie and Wilkes Claremont may struggle to find someone to man up on him. I'd say Perth at home, just, but I'm not overly confident.
West Perth v Peel - could also be a good match, with Peel retaining Schofield, but losing O'Brien. Can WP quell Ballantyne? and WP being as inconsistent as 7 other teams could be their chance to finally challenge for top 4. WP possibly losing Bradley, but no others you would have to back them in on this one.
EP v Subi - so which EP will turn up this week? Ah well, doesn't really matter because they won't get close to Subi, even with a string of injuries and Fletcher back to the Eagles. Although, the likes of Sweet, Wulff, Noakes, Glancy and Reynolds could make life very interesting for Subi, but Subi for mine.
Looks like a fine weekend for once so hope we all enjoy our footy this weekend and go the Mighty Black Ducks!
or Ducklings as some are calling them.
