This weekend's footy: Lions v Demons, Kangaroos v Swans, Hawks v Tigers
April 27th 2008 01:16
Sunday afternoon will see Brisbane take on Melbourne at the ‘Gabba, North Melbourne take on Sydney at the Telstra Dome, and Hawthorn take on Richmond at the MCG. The last time the Lions met the Demons was in round fifteen of last year at the ‘Gabba, where they won by forty-four points. This year, there is a heavier and more pungent air of uncertainty around Melbourne’s future, having lost every game of the season to date. However, as is the nature of professional footy, anything can happen, and I think that the Lions, and Leigh Mathews, should be wary not to go into the match on Sunday assuming they will be four points heavier once it is over. Despite this, I think the Lions will win by twenty points.
The last time North Melbourne and Sydney met was in round six of last season at the Telstra Dome, when the Kangaroos were triumphant by sixteen points. This year, both teams are three wins from five, with the ‘for and against’ percentage putting Sydney at fourth and North Melbourne at sixth on the ladder. The Kangaroos are at home again, but I don’t think it will make much difference as both teams will be hungry for a win. I think Sydney will fall over the line by just under or over a goal.
The final game to be played on the weekend is between Hawthorn and Richmond. The last time these two met was at the MCG in round fifteen of last year, Richmond’s ‘revegetation’ year, and Hawthorn won by fifty three points. This year, Richmond has shown signs of improvement, winning two and drawing one game, putting them in the top eight, at eighth, on the ladder. However, Hawthorn is entering their sixth round undefeated, sharing the top spot on the ladder with Geelong. An upset would do the Tigers a world of good if they have hopes to finish the season in the eight; however, I think the Hawks are playing too well at the moment and will win by twenty points.
The last time North Melbourne and Sydney met was in round six of last season at the Telstra Dome, when the Kangaroos were triumphant by sixteen points. This year, both teams are three wins from five, with the ‘for and against’ percentage putting Sydney at fourth and North Melbourne at sixth on the ladder. The Kangaroos are at home again, but I don’t think it will make much difference as both teams will be hungry for a win. I think Sydney will fall over the line by just under or over a goal.
The final game to be played on the weekend is between Hawthorn and Richmond. The last time these two met was at the MCG in round fifteen of last year, Richmond’s ‘revegetation’ year, and Hawthorn won by fifty three points. This year, Richmond has shown signs of improvement, winning two and drawing one game, putting them in the top eight, at eighth, on the ladder. However, Hawthorn is entering their sixth round undefeated, sharing the top spot on the ladder with Geelong. An upset would do the Tigers a world of good if they have hopes to finish the season in the eight; however, I think the Hawks are playing too well at the moment and will win by twenty points.
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