AFL, Round 13 {R}

[babytiger2001]

This thread should be running swiftly for two weeks, with this being the split round and all...

Here are the split round's fixtures...

Friday, 18 June
St. Kilda v Hawthorn, at Telstra Dome, 7:30 p.m. Melbourne time

Saturday, 19 June
Geelong v Brisbane, at Kardinia Park, Geelong, 2 p.m. Melbourne time
Fremantle v Port Adelaide, at Subiaco Oval, 5:30 p.m. Perth time
Richmond v Carlton, at Telstra Dome, 7 p.m. Melbourne time

Sunday, 20 June
North Melbourne v West Coast, at Manuka Oval, 1 p.m. Canberra time
Essendon v Melbourne, at the MCG, 2 p.m. Melbourne time
Adelaide v Western Bulldogs, at AAMI Stadium, 2 p.m. Adelaide time

Saturday, 26 June
Sydney v Collingwood, at Telstra Stadium, 7 p.m. Sydney time

No normal Friday night game during the second week of the split round-- but rather, there's a Legends Game at Telstra Dome on for that night. My wife and I plan on being at that game, which will make up for the fact that we can't get out to the blockbuster of the first week, Geelong v Brisbane in Geelong, because I have to work.

Live audio webcasts for all games available on the AFL's official website (http://www.afl.com.au), just get to the site a few minutes before the opening centre bounce for the links.

Will have the stats up next, followed by the news of the week as pertinent.

[babytiger2001]

AFL ladder, through 12 rounds (http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/ladder/index.html)

Hidden, for the respect and convenience for those who are waiting for the airing of the highlights show midweek on Fox Sports World back home...

1. St Kilda 12 10 2 0 1419 978 145.09 40
2. Brisbane 12 9 3 0 1344 1051 127.87 36
3. Melbourne 12 9 3 0 1260 1017 123.89 36
4. Port Adelaide 12 8 4 0 1335 1143 116.79 32
5. Essendon 12 8 4 0 1304 1266 103 32
6. Geelong 12 7 5 0 1145 1055 108.53 28
7. Fremantle 12 7 5 0 1037 966 107.34 28
8. Sydney 12 6 6 0 1067 1052 101.42 24
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9. North Melbourne 12 5 7 0 1204 1155 104.24 20
10. West Coast 12 5 7 0 1124 1263 88.99 20
11. Carlton 12 5 7 0 1046 1273 82.16 20
12. Western Bulldogs 12 4 8 0 1132 1273 88.92 16
13. Collingwood 12 4 8 0 954 1137 83.9 16
14. Richmond 12 4 8 0 899 1249 71.97 16
15. Adelaide 12 3 9 0 1075 1135 94.71 12
16. Hawthorn 12 2 10 0 941 1273 73.91 8

Top Goal-Kickers
1. Fraser Gehrig (St Kilda) 51
2. Matthew Lloyd (Essendon) 49
3. Brendan Fevola (Carlton) 45
4. David Neitz (Melbourne) 40
5. Warren Tredrea (Port Adelaide) 40
6. Barry Hall (Sydney) 39
7. Phillip Matera (West Coast) 37
8. Matthew Richardson (Richmond) 35
9. Stephen Milne (St Kilda) 30
10. Kent Kingsley (Geelong) 29

Marks
1. Nick Riewoldt (St Kilda) 108
2. Barry Hall (Sydney) 102
3. Warren Tredrea (Port Adelaide) 95
4. Cameron Ling (Geelong) 90
5. Chad Cornes (Port Adelaide) 89
6. Luke McPharlin (Fremantle) 88
7. Ken McGregor (Adelaide) 79
8. James Clement (Collingwood) 77
9. Adam McPhee (Essendon) 76
10. Matthew Scarlett (Geelong) 76

Disposals
1. Paul Hasleby (Fremantle) 328
2. Adam Simpson (North Melbourne) 321
3. Mark Ricciuto (Adelaide) 312
4. Scott West (Western Bulldogs) 310
5. Nathan G. Brown (Richmond) 298
6. Nigel Lappin (Brisbane) 295
7. Kane Johnson (Richmond) 292
8. Peter Bell (Fremantle) 287
9. Simon Black (Brisbane) 277
10. Chris Judd (West Coast) 276

AFL Stats Page (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=stats)

[babytiger2001]

And here's the Wednesday overview...

St. Kilda v Hawthorn
Saints go missing for missing ferocity -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244916065.html)

Gehrig clear to take on Hawks -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9856873%255E20322,00.html)

Scragging irks St. Kilda legend -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9856869%255E19772,00.html)

Hamstring may force Hammill out -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9845969%255E19772,00.html) Article contains general injury news as well

Schwab to return in 2005: Dicker -- The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,9855826%255E2722,00.html) That must be coming from the "Do they have electricity in the eastern suburbs?" file

Geelong v Brisbane
Fan force -- Geelong Advertiser (http://www.geelonginfo.com/readarticle.asp?articleid=11795) News about record memberships sold at Geelong

Changing the course of history -- Rohan Connolly column in The Age (http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244916073.html)

Young Hadley still rising -- The Herald Sun (http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244916054.html)

Fremantle v Port Adelaide
Power hasn't peaked yet, says Brogan -- Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy03/story_page/0,8747,9847525%255E21545,00.html)

Richmond v Carlton
Tiger rebel to push on -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244920270.html)

North Melbourne v West Coast
Archer cleared by Tribunal -- North Melbourne's official site (http://kangaroosfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155065)

Tall order pleases Worsfold -- West Coast's official site (http://westcoasteagles.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=154704)

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
Johnson, Smart keep Bulldogs guessing -- Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy03/story_page/0,8747,9858556%255E21544,00.html)

Crows say welcome mat must go missing -- Michaelangelo Rucci column in the Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy03/story_page/0,8747,9858508%255E21544,00.html)

Johnson back as Dogs seek revenge -- The Age (http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244916069.html)

Essendon v Melbourne
Peverill's $3500 bulk bill -- The Age (http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244915944.html)

Patched-up Demon in thick of revival -- The Age (http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244916057.html)

Both to blame as Peverill fined -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9858913%255E19764,00.html)

Demons will not be bullied -- The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,9856316%255E2722,00.html)

Sydney v Collingwood
Swans find link to injury crisis -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9857076%255E19773,00.html)

I'm staying, vows Rhyce (Shaw) -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9856875%255E19763,00.html)

Magpie won't be feathering nest elsewhere -- The Age (http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244915947.html)

Bye is what doctor ordered for Swans -- Sydney Morning Herald (http://smh.com.au/articles/2004/06/14/1087065085459.html)

Malthouse stays home, Pies search for the sun -- The Age (http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/15/1087244915953.html)

[babytiger2001]

Late news, and bad news, out of Geelong this evening...

King out, Riccardi & Enright in doubt -- afl.com.au (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155191)

But at least we could be getting Andrew Mackie back.

[babytiger2001]

Here's the Thursday update....

General news
Blues set to switch to Dome -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/16/1087244977101.html) Would be seen as a permanent move, while North Melbourne would be in line to play home games at Optus Oval

St. Kilda v Hawthorn
Saints' sponsor pays out -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9866265%255E20322,00.html)

Geelong v Brisbane
Stick the boot in, Ben -- Geelong Advertiser (http://www.geelonginfo.com/readarticle.asp?articleid=11811) Sam Newman doing what he does best, speaking his mind, and this time about Ben Graham's long-kicking abilities

Cats positive they can win -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9866261%255E19766,00.html)

King to miss clash with Brisbane Lions -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/16/1087244977266.html)

Doctor's $2000 fine aggrieves silent Lions -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/16/1087244977248.html)

Fremantle v Port Adelaide
Dockers tell Medhurst day of reckoning near -- The West Australian (http://thegame.thewest.com.au/20040617/afl/news/tg-afl-new-sto126658.html)

Pickett to play the pocket dynamo -- The West Australian (http://thegame.thewest.com.au/20040617/afl/news/tg-afl-new-sto126659.html)

Pickett keeps knocking them over -- Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy03/story_page/0,8747,9866281%255E21545,00.html)

Dockers, Power looking up -- Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy03/story_page/0,8747,9858557%255E21545,00.html)

Richmond v Carlton
Casey to meet rebel member -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9858911%255E19771,00.html)

Tiger topple plan gathers momentum -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9846366%255E19771,00.html)

Tigers in talks over CEO -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/16/1087244977107.html)

One step at a time for Walker -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9859548%255E19762,00.html)

North Melbourne v West Coast
Roos to reap capital gains -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9845972%255E19768,00.html)

Eagles alter training to avoid slump -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/16/1087244977275.html)

Worsfold rests key players -- The West Australian (http://thegame.thewest.com.au/20040617/afl/news/tg-afl-new-sto126657.html)

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
Last to go -- Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy03/story_page/0,8747,9866288%255E21544,00.html) News on Crows defender Nigel Smart's swan song on Sunday

Passing of an era as Smart says goodbye -- Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy03/story_page/0,8747,9866287%255E21544,00.html)

Carey, Stevens in doubt -- Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/footy03/story_page/0,8747,9868778%255E21544,00.html) Not the first time that headline's been written, but in a difference context this time ;)

Ayres issue nags -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9846362%255E19761,00.html)

Johnno a chance to make trip -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9857923%255E19761,00.html)

Crow veteran flies one last time -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/16/1087244977254.html)

Essendon v Melbourne
Report from video, says Sheedy -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/16/1087244977257.html)

Report flattened Fletcher, says Sheedy -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9866581%255E19764,00.html)

Sheedy plans forward role for Fletcher -- The Australian (http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,9867382%255E2722,00.html)

Brown bounces back -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9859220%255E19769,00.html)

Sydney v Collingwood
Even Buckley will welcome break -- The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9859222%255E19773,00.html)

McGuire welcomes Pie 'bake' by legend Shaw -- The Age (http://realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/16/1087244977251.html)

[babytiger2001]

Here are my tips for the week, and I'll take a chance or two here, seeing that I've only gotten five tips right in each of the last two weeks, and I'm falling behind in the tipping competition at work as a result of that. :(

Here we go...

St. Kilda v Hawthorn
Geelong v Brisbane
Fremantle v Port Adelaide
Richmond v Carlton
North Melbourne v West Coast
Essendon v Melbourne
Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
Sydney v Collingwood

I'm 61/96 so far this season-- and my god, I need an 8/8. Badly!

[babytiger2001]

Teams, Round 13 -- afl.com.au (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155563)

Teams story: Saints lose Maguire -- afl.com.au (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155596)

Biggest surprise is that Geelong's making four changes-- and among those, Paul Chambers is favoured over David Loats as the cover in the ruck for the injured Steven King.

In spite of missing King, I'm still tipping the Cats. :)

[ScouseCat]

St. Kilda v Hawthorn
Geelong v Brisbane
Fremantle v Port Adelaide
Richmond v Carlton
North Melbourne v West Coast
Essendon v Melbourne
Adelaide v Western Bulldogs
Sydney v Collingwood

I'm 61/96 so far this season-- and my god, I need an 8/8. Badly!
We have a couple different this week... I've picked Brisbane to beat my beloved Geelong Cats, Essendon to beat Melbourne and Richmond to upset Carlton. I hope I get Brisbane wrong, but considering we haven't beaten them since 1995, I have to base my tip on previous history between the 2 sides.

My current score is 59 going into this round.

[babytiger2001]

We have a couple different this week... I've picked Brisbane to beat my beloved Geelong Cats, Essendon to beat Melbourne and Richmond to upset Carlton. I hope I get Brisbane wrong, but considering we haven't beaten them since 1995, I have to base my tip on previous history between the 2 sides.

My current score is 59 going into this round.

Tipping a trifecta of Brisbane, Essendon AND Richmond?

[Wilbon on PTI]
Do they have electricity where you live??
[/Wilbon on PTI]

I have to give Geelong much more than half a chance against Brisbane for a few reasons-- it's OUR house, we can play OUR game against them, and the weather conditions will definitely suit us better.

Geelong forecast -- weatherchannel.com.au (http://www.weatherchannel.com.au/local/locationSearch.jsp?searchString=Geelong)

Much different that sunbaked Queensland, I'll tell ya... cold, windy, rainy, thunderstorms, and hailing, all possible at once. To us, that's paradise. :D

Essendon haven't really beaten anyone of any repute, in the top eight (well, they beat Freo a few rounds ago, but that was at Telstra Dome, and the Dockers have been bad travellers), and that pick of Richmond is looking more and more dicey by the moment, due to some late injury news involving their big full forward...

Richo hamstring query -- Richmond's official site (http://richmondfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155719)

In a duel against Brendon Fevola and Carlton, Nathan Brown can't kick all the goals himself, he's going to require the influence of Richardson. If Richo doesn't play, I'll take "The Shag" over "Dr. Pink" any day.

I think an 8/8 is looking pretty good at this rate. :)

[ScouseCat]

Tipping a trifecta of Brisbane, Essendon AND Richmond?

I think an 8/8 is looking pretty good at this rate. :)
I hope I get Brisbane wrong, but I do believe Essendon will continue their recent domination over Melbourne, similar to what we do to the Demons. The Richmond one is more about a hunch rather then based on anything in particular, as I'd rather live and die by the sword then tip safe and have Richmond win!

[babytiger2001]

I hope I get Brisbane wrong, but I do believe Essendon will continue their recent domination over Melbourne, similar to what we do to the Demons. The Richmond one is more about a hunch rather then based on anything in particular, as I'd rather live and die by the sword then tip safe and have Richmond win!

With regard to the Essendon v Melbourne match, there's clearly more pressure on the Bombers than there is on the Demons. Not only are the Bombers in a lower position on the ladder, but the perception of "well, they haven't beaten anybody" weighs on them massively. A monkey on their backs? More like a friggin' gorilla...

Melbourne, meanwhile, may have overachieved a bit this year, but there's no doubting the amount of confidence they're playing with right now. The Demons have come from behind in each of their last four games, and they do so as if it's no big deal. But something tells me that if they get ahead against Essendon, watch out; it could be a long afternoon for Kevin Sheedy.

And if Matthew Richardson doesn't play, Richmond won't win... simple as that.

[babytiger2001]

Friday night footy at Telstra Dome, between St. Kilda and Hawthorn (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155808):
St. Kilda 19.13 (127)
Hawthorn 9.7 (61)

Post-match report in The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/18/1087245115142.html)

Post-match report in the Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,9889373%255E20322,00.html)

Other news of note (mainly in the Saturday morning Melbourne papers)...

Frawley may quit if Tigers lose tonight -- The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/18/1087245115139.html)

Richo in doubt for clash with Blues -- The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/18/1087245112848.html)

Cool Cat delivers on hometown hype -- The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/18/1087245112853.html) Feature on Geelong's in-form midfielder, James Bartel

Ding a Ling, today's the day for the Cats -- The Herald Sun (http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,9886159%255E20322,00.html) Bold call from Geelong's Cameron Ling... reckons we can beat Brisbane! :)

Finalised lineups & team news for Sunday's games -- afl.com.au (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155778)

And speaking of Geelong's Cameron Ling, he's the focus of a cover story feature in this morning's Weekend Sport section in the Herald Sun (my wife will be rapt about this)...

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,1658,353967,00.jpg

Cameron Ling feature (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9883460%255E19742,00.html)

[Spartacus]

On my honor -- I haven't seen the results of matches already played -- but after a 5/8 week last week (and stateside, we're proud of that, William!) -- and 9/16 (barely over .500, but I'll take it) -- we once again plunge headlong into the raging surf below.

St. Kilda v Hawthorn - Saints bounce back against game but thin Hawks

Geelong v Brisbane Lions - Sorry Mr. & Mrs. babytiger and ScouseCat, but the Lions are just too strong

Fremantle v Port Adelaide - If anyone can break down Fort Subi, it's in form Power

Richmond v Carlton - Blues showing well...and it's about that time of year for the Tigers (sinking slowly in the east)

North Melbourne v West Coast Eagles - Just a hunch play here

Essendon v Melbourne - should be match of the round

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs - Crows lift in emotional finale for Smart

Sydney Swans v Collingwood - Pies feast on limping Swans

Submitted for your approval...whether you approve or not.

[ScouseCat]

We are Geelong, the greatest team of all
We are Geelong, we're always on the ball
We play the game as it should be played
At home or far away
Our banners fly on high, from dawn to dark
Down at Kardinia Park!

GO THE MIGHTY CATS!!!

We beat Brisbane for the first time since 1995... woo-hoo!! :D

[babytiger2001]

We are Geelong, the greatest team of all
We are Geelong, we're always on the ball
We play the game as it should be played
At home or far away
Our banners fly on high, from dawn to dark
Down at Kardinia Park!

GO THE MIGHTY CATS!!!

We beat Brisbane for the first time since 1995... woo-hoo!! :D

Folks, that is not a typo. Your eyes need not deceive you.

In damn ugly weather conditions at times at Kardinia Park in Geelong (although it was even stormier where I was at, and on my drive home, too), Geelong v Brisbane (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155839):
Geelong 13.14 (92)
Brisbane 9.11 (65)

You little ripper! :D

Staying up tonight to watch the replay on Fox Footy... since I missed the live airing because I had to work a footy match of my own today for the local paper.

[babytiger2001]

In damn ugly weather conditions at times at Kardinia Park in Geelong (although it was even stormier where I was at, and on my drive home, too), Geelong v Brisbane (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155839):
Geelong 13.14 (92)
Brisbane 9.11 (65)

You little ripper! :D

Post-match report in The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/19/1087595787187.html)

Post-match feature #1 -- The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/19/1087595785895.html)

Post-match feature #2 -- The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/19/1087595786071.html)

Post-match feature #3 -- The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/19/1087595787190.html)

Rohan Connolly column in The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/19/1087595787106.html)

Post-match feature #1, The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9895936%255E20322,00.html)

Post-match feature #2, The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9896391%255E19742,00.html)

Post-match feature #3, The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9896215%255E19742,00.html)

Post-match feature #4, The Herald Sun (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9895290%255E19742,00.html)

The Geelong Advertiser doesn't publish on Sundays-- but no matter. Looks like the Melbourne media has leaped on the Cats' bandwagon. :D

The cover of the Herald Sun's Sunday edition is pretty impressive, too.

And in last night's two other games...

Richmond v Carlton (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155881), at Telstra Dome:
Richmond 14.9 (93)
Carlton 18.16 (124)

Richo played for the Tigers, but "The Shag" kicked a bag for the Blues...

Post-match report in The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/19/1087595792761.html)

Post-match report in the Herald Sun

[url=http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/19/1087595792871.html]Frawley tight-lipped over future -- The Age (http://heraldsun.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,9900805%255E20322,00.html)

And Fremantle v Port Adelaide (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155873) at Subiaco Oval:
Fremantle 16.6 (102)
Port Adelaide 17.10 (112)

Post-match report in the Adelaide Advertiser (http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,9901016%255E12428,00.html)

Post-match report in The Age (http://www.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/06/20/1087595794210.html)

[ScouseCat]

William, you know that quote about living and dying by the sword... well I have officially died by the sword this week with my tipping! It's going to be near on impossible to catch up 5 now, well done mate.

[babytiger2001]

William, you know that quote about living and dying by the sword... well I have officially died by the sword this week with my tipping! It's going to be near on impossible to catch up 5 now, well done mate.

[Tony K on PTI]
I win again!! Yes! Yes!!
[/Tony K on PTI]

Actually, I've been quite fortunate this weekend. 6/7, with next Saturday night's blockbuster between Sydney and Collingwood to go. So far, I'm up to 67/103 for the season.

But yes, I think only a nuclear meltdown can give you a chance to get back into the race to catch me.

Thanks for the kind words, my friend.

[babytiger2001]

Sunday's results...

North Melbourne v West Coast (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155928), at the Kangaroos' home away from home at Manuka Oval in Canberra:
North Melbourne 16.12 (108)
West Coast 11.9 (75)

Adelaide v Western Bulldogs (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155932), at AAMI Stadium:
Adelaide 20.13 (133)
Western Bulldogs 15.11 (101)

Essendon v Melbourne (http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=155931), at the MCG:
Essendon 10.9 (69)
Melbourne 13.17 (95)

As mentioned, I'm 6/7 so far in my tipping during the split round to date, with only Fremantle letting me down.

[ScouseCat]

But yes, I think only a nuclear meltdown can give you a chance to get back into the race to catch me.

Where's Chinobal when you need it? ;)