tasmanlvr
Club Legend
Winnable game this week! Not often I get to say that.
Melbourne
Round 1: Port Adelaide 19.19 (133) defeated Melbourne 8.6 (54)
Round 2: Essendon 28.16 (184) defeated Melbourne 5.6 (36)
Round 3: West Coast 27.15 (177) defeated Melbourne 13.5 (83)
Round 4: Melbourne 22.12 (144) defeated Greater Western Sydney 15.13 (103)
Round 5: Brisbane 17.20 (122) defeated Melbourne 14.10 (94)
Round 6: Carlton 18.13 (121) defeated Melbourne 8.12 (60)
Well we were pretty shocking in the first quarter but after that we weren't exactly horrible, as we matched it with Carlton for the next two quarters. Our second quarter in particular was excellent, however there is still a bit of work to do before we put in a competitive four quarter effort against a good team. The bitter blow here is losing Jack Grimes with a nasty collarbone injury that will keep him out for a while.
Players To Watch
Jack Trengove: I mentioned him last week but if he's under pressure last week well it's just increased twentyfold this week. Now that Grimes is gone Trengove has to shoulder the load on his own, and for a lad his age that might be a bit too hard to fathom. Trengove only had six disposals last week and absolutely needs to perform this week.
Chris Dawes: Finally, his first game looks all set to be this weekend. Again, I mentioned him last week, but it should be 100% official that he comes in this week. And with no Warnock for the Suns Dawes might be able to have a solid debut in the red and the blue. Three-four goals would be a great result for Dawesy.
Luke Tapscott: Fantastic last weekend with his aggresion, particularly in the second quarter. In fact, I thought he was the bloke that really set the tone in that quarter and he was willing to throw his body around. And thank goodness that match report was thrown out - silly report to be honest though let's not go criticising the umpires.
Gold Coast
Round 1: Gold Coast 13.12 (90) defeated St Kilda 10.17 (77)
Round 2: Sydney 17.12 (114) defeated Gold Coast 11.7 (73)
Round 3: Brisbane 13.16 (94) defeated Gold Coast 13.14 (92)
Round 4: Port Adelaide 16.8 (104) defeated Gold Coast 9.12 (66)
Round 5: Gold Coast 21.22 (148) defeated Greater Western Sydney 16.8 (104)
Round 6: Fremantle 15.9 (99) defeated Gold Coast 7.12 (54)
Let's face it, Gold Coast are a better team than last year when they only won three games, and should really be on three wins now but for a failed last ditch effort against the Lions. There is still a little bit of reliance on Gary Ablett but far less than last season. Profiles of those players are below.
Players To Watch
Gary Ablett: It goes without saying really. One of the very best players the game has seen, still damaging when he is rather subdued. Last year we put Cale Morton on him and this time, we'll have to employ Dunny who was sensational last week on Juddy.
Harley Bennell: Absolutely tore us to shreds last year, with 38 disposals and four goals and we cannot afford to let him off the leash again. Bennell is an absolute superstar whom I believe is probably the best of the 2010 draftees. I personally think he is a year off being a top 10 player in the competition. Needs to be stopped.
Charlie Dixon: Was subbed out last week with an ankle injury but Gold Coast are confident he will pull up in time for the game. Dixon showed his wares against GWS, kicking six goals, and has been a revelation thus far. One of Tom McDonald or James Frawley faces a huge job on Sunday.
Prediction
We cannot afford to lose this game. We average a solid winning margin of six goals at the G in our two meetings at the ground and another fast start, such as the six goal to nil start we enjoyed last year, will help us greatly again. We also cannot allow the Suns to dictate the game for too long like we did with the Giants. A win would improve our self-confidence greatly ahead of a very tough month ahead.
Melbourne
Round 1: Port Adelaide 19.19 (133) defeated Melbourne 8.6 (54)
Round 2: Essendon 28.16 (184) defeated Melbourne 5.6 (36)
Round 3: West Coast 27.15 (177) defeated Melbourne 13.5 (83)
Round 4: Melbourne 22.12 (144) defeated Greater Western Sydney 15.13 (103)
Round 5: Brisbane 17.20 (122) defeated Melbourne 14.10 (94)
Round 6: Carlton 18.13 (121) defeated Melbourne 8.12 (60)
Well we were pretty shocking in the first quarter but after that we weren't exactly horrible, as we matched it with Carlton for the next two quarters. Our second quarter in particular was excellent, however there is still a bit of work to do before we put in a competitive four quarter effort against a good team. The bitter blow here is losing Jack Grimes with a nasty collarbone injury that will keep him out for a while.
Players To Watch
Jack Trengove: I mentioned him last week but if he's under pressure last week well it's just increased twentyfold this week. Now that Grimes is gone Trengove has to shoulder the load on his own, and for a lad his age that might be a bit too hard to fathom. Trengove only had six disposals last week and absolutely needs to perform this week.
Chris Dawes: Finally, his first game looks all set to be this weekend. Again, I mentioned him last week, but it should be 100% official that he comes in this week. And with no Warnock for the Suns Dawes might be able to have a solid debut in the red and the blue. Three-four goals would be a great result for Dawesy.
Luke Tapscott: Fantastic last weekend with his aggresion, particularly in the second quarter. In fact, I thought he was the bloke that really set the tone in that quarter and he was willing to throw his body around. And thank goodness that match report was thrown out - silly report to be honest though let's not go criticising the umpires.
Gold Coast
Round 1: Gold Coast 13.12 (90) defeated St Kilda 10.17 (77)
Round 2: Sydney 17.12 (114) defeated Gold Coast 11.7 (73)
Round 3: Brisbane 13.16 (94) defeated Gold Coast 13.14 (92)
Round 4: Port Adelaide 16.8 (104) defeated Gold Coast 9.12 (66)
Round 5: Gold Coast 21.22 (148) defeated Greater Western Sydney 16.8 (104)
Round 6: Fremantle 15.9 (99) defeated Gold Coast 7.12 (54)
Let's face it, Gold Coast are a better team than last year when they only won three games, and should really be on three wins now but for a failed last ditch effort against the Lions. There is still a little bit of reliance on Gary Ablett but far less than last season. Profiles of those players are below.
Players To Watch
Gary Ablett: It goes without saying really. One of the very best players the game has seen, still damaging when he is rather subdued. Last year we put Cale Morton on him and this time, we'll have to employ Dunny who was sensational last week on Juddy.
Harley Bennell: Absolutely tore us to shreds last year, with 38 disposals and four goals and we cannot afford to let him off the leash again. Bennell is an absolute superstar whom I believe is probably the best of the 2010 draftees. I personally think he is a year off being a top 10 player in the competition. Needs to be stopped.
Charlie Dixon: Was subbed out last week with an ankle injury but Gold Coast are confident he will pull up in time for the game. Dixon showed his wares against GWS, kicking six goals, and has been a revelation thus far. One of Tom McDonald or James Frawley faces a huge job on Sunday.
Prediction
We cannot afford to lose this game. We average a solid winning margin of six goals at the G in our two meetings at the ground and another fast start, such as the six goal to nil start we enjoyed last year, will help us greatly again. We also cannot allow the Suns to dictate the game for too long like we did with the Giants. A win would improve our self-confidence greatly ahead of a very tough month ahead.