Round 7 Preview

Here we go. Round 7 already? Who would have thought. And now let's look at these in a little more focus:

Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs (MCG) Friday Night.
Rather interesting prospect this game. Both teams last round lost games that people thought they would win. If this game was at Etihad Stadium then the Dogs would have the advantage but being at the MCG it sways things back in the Dees favour. In this case though, because of how both teams are going this year, that being a mixed bag start to the year, it's kind of hard to guage what's going to happen in this game. If Melbourne can us the space of the MCG then that's the key here. The Dogs will have to play like they do at Etihad Stadium to really dominate this game. I just feel that the Dogs have more leg speed regardless of the fact that this game is at the MCG or not. Dogs to win by 26 points.

Essendon vs Port Adelaide (Etihad Stadium) Saturday.
Hmm. Another tough game to tip. Both teams have had an up and down year and have come off wins last week. Being at Etihad Stadium it means that this is not real advantage to either side. After all, the Bombers lost to Fremantle by 44 points there, so anything can happen. Port on the otherhand can play well away from home but can also be too inconsistent. Who do you tip? Essendon had a very good win against Hawthorn and that's the way they should play if they are going to dominate Port, otherwise Port will dominate them. I do believe a home ground advantage will give Essendon a light edge and they will win by 9 points.

West Coast vs Hawthorn (Subiaco) Saturday.
Oww. All the sudden this game is ultra important, with both teams only having one win, the loser will be in a tough spot for the rest of the year. Being at Subiaco means the Eagles will have an advantage there. However the Hawks do need a win and should have put in a better effort last week, so they will be eager to play way better footy. Man who do you pick? After a lot of thinking I do believe that because of what pressure the Hawks have been in through the week and with the re-signing of Franklin, Roughead and Mitchell they will win by 12 points.

Collingwood vs North Melbourne (MCG) Saturday Night.
Clearly, the Pies are playing the best footy out of these two teams at the moment, but don't underestimate North Melbourne. The Pies at the moment will be right up there in the premiership race. Their win against Carlton was mightyly impressive. It's the same with North Melbourne they are doing well considering not a lot of people predicted them to do so. So that's where this game is not as people think an easy one to tip. North Melbourne will play well but Collingwood will kick away and win by 46 points but not after it being tight early.

Brisbane vs Fremantle (Gabba) Saturday Night.
Looking forward to watching this game. Brisbane have done ok but are yet to really kick into geat. Fremantle on the otherhand look really good and have more consistency in their game. This game is at the Gabba where the Lions are consistent and considering they didn't disgrace themselves last week against Sydney. Fremantle are playing more fast paced exciting games and could really take this game on at the Gabba. So there is a bit of dilemma on who to tip there. I am in this case going for a semi upset and tip Fremantle by 4 points. The loss will kick Brisbane into gear.

Geelong vs Sydney (Skilled Stadium) Sunday.
The Swans go into this game being on top of the ladder with winning five in a row. The Cats are going into this game with not as good record but with a rather impressive 108 point win over Richmond. Geelong have an awesome record at Skilled Stadium but they are up against a quality opposition in the Sydney Swans. I am excited about going to the Cattery to watch this one and could there be an upset here? I am liking the Swans style of play. They have added players to their list that really compliments the previous list. Geelong have strengths in particular with Ablett and Scarlett coming back into the side. Who do you tip? The main difference here will be the home ground advantage and that's why the Cats will win by 33 points. But this is a danger game for both sides.

Adelaide vs Richmond (AAMI Stadium) Sunday.
The battle of 15th vs 16th. This game last year would have had Adelaide as being sure favourites. This time however means that one team will be winless after this round and that there is no front runner. I belive that Richmond will want to play with more effort and intent after last week's shocking performance against Geelong. Adelaide need to win as well as they are surprisingly bad at the moment, they have more pride than the performances that they have been displaying. I am tipping the Crows by 2 points in a nail bitter but Richmond will be more closer to a win.

St Kilda vs Carlton (Etihad Stadium) Monday Night.
This was another tough game to tip. St Kilda played a rather interesting style of footy last week which saw them pip the Dogs at the post by 3 points. Carlton on the otherhand played ok but still got blown away at the hands (and feet)of Collingwood. So you can see a dilemma here. St Kilda have no Riewoldt who was the main difference last time these two teams met last year. I don't believe however that Riewoldt is the St Kilda Footy Club and that they will win enough games without him. This will be a more fast paced gameand if the Blues play this way then they will dictate terms. If St Kilda play the way they did last week then they will win. I however think that St Kilda will win this one in a tight one by 18 points.

Well that's my tips for round 7. Let's see how I go.

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