AFL Round 4 action Demons V Tigers...2-0 this week thus far

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Fellow gamelivearians,

Thought id put this write-up in hooligans talk as more traffic in here than euro sports. That is, if mods dont mind.....

Tonights preview bought to you by: "Gambling", " because money won is twice as sweet as money earned"....:thumbup:

Having lost their first three matches by an average of 61 points, things at tigerland has everybody dissappointed. Add to that the eight-week suspension to Daniel Connors and the one-week penalties handed to Ben Cousins, Luke McGuane and Dean Polo for off-field incidents after round three, and it has been a below par start to the 2010 season.

On the opposing end of the spectrum things are looking up at the demons. Having only played disappointingly to the hawks in round one the Demons showed fighting spirit against the Magpies, going down by the narrowest of margins the following week when only the most loyal red-and-blue fan gave them any hope. Having beaten an injury riddled adelaide last week in round three Melbourne has found renewed optimism for the season. The Demons will face a different challenge on Sunday - entering a match as favourites.

Jack Grimes is fast becoming one of Melbourne’s most potent players, despite playing just 15 matches. He was instrumental in the final quarter against the Crows last week, where he won eight of his 20 touches for the match. His ability to set up play across half back has been impressive. First year Tiger Dustin Martin has been excellent having averaged more than 20 disposals in his first three games, whilst having 22 disposals against the swans last week.

Can Richmond cast aside its tough start to the season - on and off the field - and upset the now more-fancied Demons? This could be their best opportunity early in the season with matches against an in-form Fremantle and reigning premier Geelong looming. Is Melbourne able to achieve its best start to a season since 2005, when the Demons won three of their opening four matches? A 2-2 win-loss record will be a most encouraging start to 2010, particularly after its season opener against Hawthorn.

Both teams have struggled to kick a score this season - Melbourne's 12.13 (85) against Collingwood is the best either side has managed in their opening three matches. Melbourne is averaging just 68 points per match, and Richmond just 56. The Demons have much better form on the board, especially in the past two rounds, and appear to have more talent at their disposal.

My pick here is Melbourne demons -20.5 (+100) pinnacle for 1 unit....Lets see if we can end this weekends round of matches on a high note :thumbup: BOL everyone......
 
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Anyone up for some late night action here guys??
 
Good job, xpansive - your post was promoted. You're making more front pages here than Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh. There is a loose policy on forum categories until things settle down here so feel free to post here for the moment since the views will be higher.
 
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Good job, xpansive - your post was promoted. You're making more front pages here than Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh. There is a loose policy on forum categories until things settle down here so feel free to post here for the moment since the views will be higher.

Ty gents, only hope we can make something of this and help the forum :grin:
 
Final Score: Richmond Tigers 78, Melbourne Demons 133...An easy win in the end with the demons kicking away after the 1st half....Hope you guys had something on this and i told you i would come back strong after losing last weeks 3rd wager :thumbup: Thats 3-0 for the week...Untill we meet again same place next weekend boys :grin:
 
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good job xpy, another winna :pink2:

I was MIA this weekend and missed all the games :banghead:
 
good job xpy, another winna :pink2:

I was MIA this weekend and missed all the games :banghead:

Had noticed ur absence from the scene RJ, hopefully there will be a repeat performance coming up again this weekend :cheers:
 
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Hell yeah FW :thumbup: Not expecting things to always pan put this well but we will continue, cap and hope. As i believe ive stated before, this is my 1st year capping AFL. .Been a follower for 20+ years throughout life, but first year where putting $$$ where my mouth is.....Already have a couple of early leans for the round of games coming up this weekend, detailed write-ups forthcoming :grin: