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Round 7 AFL Action. Power Vs Bombers' at Etihad Stadium 12:10am 5/8/10

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Welcome to another weekend of aussie rules action fellow gamelivers....Lets get this back on track shall we :yes: Both the Power and Bombers' displayed 4th quarter dominance last weekend to outlast their opponents with the power coming from behind to win the local derby against the crows and the bombers who outpaced the struggling hawks. The Bombers form has been unpredictable this season, with the club serving up sub-par performances against Collingwood and Fremantle and then turning it on against the Hawks and Carlton. The Power struggled with similar inconsistencies last year but appear to have bridged the gap between their best and worst footy, with four wins from six starts to be level on points with Geelong and the Brisbane Lions. There is no love lost between these two teams with power bigman Dean Brogan copping a suspension for bumping into Andrew Lovett during the quarter time break the last time these two teams met. Essendon coach Matthew Knights has gone on the record as saying theres a lack of respect between the two teams, so there may be fireworks again on Saturday. The Power will have to watch out for Bombers' speedster Nathan Lovett-Murray, who tore the Hawks' zone to pieces last weekend with 32 disposals, five inside 50s and four running bounces. The scampering onballer also showed a willingness to work the other way, laying a game-high 12 tackles in a best-on-ground performance. Power midfielder/forward Robbie Gray earned maximum votes from both coachs boxes for his five-goal haul in Showdown XXVIII. Gray had minimal impact in his first two games of the season but was the dominant forward for the Power last weekend, finishing with nine scoring opportunities. Can the Bombers' play to their potential come friday night/saturday morning? Hungry for the contest Essendon laid a club record 107 tackles last week, but it will be interesting to see if Matthew Knights can extract the same effort from his players week in, week out. Can the Power kick enough goals to overcome the high-scoring Bombers? Port Adelaide is ranked 14th in the competition in scores for this season, averaging just 11 goals a game. Essendon has the ability to score heavily and quickly and Port Adelaide will need to be at its defensive best if the club expects to win with a score of 100 points or less. In conclusion, Essendon was impressive in its win over the struggling Hawks, but has battled against Port Adelaide in recent times. The Power have won the past five games played between the two sides and Mark Williams men have showed enough this season to suggest that streak will extend beyond this weekend. For these reasons im wagering 2 units on Power +3.5 (+102) as i believe they win this by 2-3 goals. P.S. The weather forecast says cloudy with a chance of showers...If showers were to occur then id expect to see the power dominate with their wet weather on ball specialists...GL guys :up:

Round 6 AFL Action. Demons Vs Kangaroos at Etihad Stadium 12:10am 5/1/10

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Ok guys, before we get into this weekends round of AFL action i just wanted to re-iterate that this is my 1st season of handicapping these games so if your going to tread here with me then please tread lightly...That being said, lets get into this :propeller: Tonight's write-up brought to you by: "Gambling", "because Leroy bet me I couldn't find a pot of gold at the end, and I told him that was a stupid bet because the rainbow was enough.” -Rita Mae Brown It has been an indifferent start to the season for the Roos, opening with consecutive defeats - including a 104-point loss to St Kilda - before fighting back to win 2 of their last 3 matches. The 12 point win last sunday over Hawthorn was by far Norths most impressive win, although its victory over West Coast Eagles was by a greater margin (25 points). Amazingly, Melbourne enters Round 6 as the 2nd most in form team at the moment, sitting only 2nd behind the Sydney Swans. It has been a stunning turnaround by the Demons after their shocking performance against Hawthorn in Round 1. The Dees lost a one-point nailbiter to Collingwood in round two, but have since won a hat-trick of matches by an average of 40.33 points. This included an outstanding 50-point win over the previously undefeated Brisbane Lions at the MCG last Saturday night. For North Brady Rawlings is having another consistent, yet underrated season. He was the catalyst for shutting down the hawks midfield, closely checking Cyril Rioli and has shown a consistency all season that has to be recognised. He also kicked a crucial goal late against the Hawks to help seal the win. Hard-at-it midfielder Brent Moloney has been among the red and blue's most consistent performers this season, highlighted by 37 and 31 disposals in the past two games. His leadership and presence in the engine room has been integral for the Demons. Melbourne has not won four on the trot since its six-match winning streak from rounds 10 to 15, 2006. Can the Demons make it four in a row and edge into the eight? With the Demons all the rage at the moment, will the Roos catch them off guard and secure back-to-back wins for the first time under new coach Brad Scott? In conclusion although Melbourne enters as favourite, North Melbourne has a superior recent record over the Demons, having won its past six in a row. But on form, it's hard to go past Melbourne, given it is playing with a high level of confidence, producing a quick style of play and intensity. My pick here is for Melbourne -3.5 (-102) for 2 units..... As always best of luck guys and lets see if we can make this a night worth staying up for :dance:

Round 6 AFL Action. Power Vs Crows at Aami Stadium 12:40amEST 5/1/10

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Tonights preview bought to you by "Gambling", "because a man's gotta make at least one bet a day, else he could be walking around lucky and never know it... Port Adelaide start warm favourite against Adelaide at AAMI Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but it would be foolish to assume that these games are nothing, if close to 50-50. The injury plagued Crows will be looking to square the ledger at 14 wins apiece after this weekend, but face a tough challenge up against the St Kilda-slaying Power. The Powers gutsy 10 point win over the Saints last weekend announced to the league that Mark William's boys are here to be taken seriously, while Adelaide edged closer to the point of no return this season with a fifth-straight defeat, this time at the hands of the Western Bulldogs. A loss this week would make it almost impossible for the Crows to make the eight this year and no club would get more enjoyment out of delivering the knockout blow than Port Adelaide. Playing in his 4th game after return from an injury plagued pre-season, Jason Porplyzia booted two goals and took a Mark of the Year contender against the Dogs last week, thus indicating a return to form. He will need to step up in the absence of Patrick Dangerfield. Livewire David Rodan was instrumental in the Powers stirring win over St Kilda last weekend, finishing with 27 disposals, seven clearances and six inside 50s. Adelaide has struggled at the stoppages this season and Rodan has the potential to cut the Crows' midfield apart. Can Port Adelaide replicate the pressure that made St Kilda appear second rate? The Power have laid in excess of 80 tackles in each of their wins this season and will need more of the same this week. Can the Crows hit their targets? Poor skill errors and turnovers in crucial areas of the ground have cost Adelaide this season and the players must improve their efficiency to win. In conclusion the winless Crows will fancy their chances in a tight tussle with the Power, but havent showed enough to suggest theyre on the verge of turning their season around. Port Adelaide beat St Kilda at its own game last weekend and a similar effort should be enough to get the club over the line and back into the eight on Saturday. My pick here is Port Adelaide -10.5 (-101) at betfair for 1 unit... Let's see if we can get up here boys :thumbup:
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