The first four games of the NAB cup indicate just how hard it is to tip with the NAB cup because to be honest I don't think a lot of teams care about winning it just as long as they come out of it without injuries. So far so good.
I tipped Essendon friday night and they looked good for the first part but West Coast did well didn't they? They came out after half time with intent and could very well improve this year. Port upset Adelaide although they did the same as West Coast because I reckon they have something to prove this year.
Hawthorn came out and flogged a helpless Richmond and there are a few players that were looking to put a disappointing 2009 aside. The Western Bulldogs and Brisbane game was really close and both teams look good even in a wet soaked Manuka Oval.
Give it time but this year would be interesting.
More to follow.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
NAB Cup is here
Can you believe that the unofficial start to the footy season is starting tonight? No neither can I. But believe you me all that training for the start starts here. I am going to look at the NAB cup games and give my tips but for round one I will do the first four games then look at the other four next week. So here they are:
West Coast vs Essendon (Subiaco) Friday Night.
Interesting to see how these teams have recruited and who they have lost etc over the summer and how they will be effected for the 2010 season. West Coast have already been tipped to be the biggest improvers while Essendon have some building to do with Adam McPhee going to Fremantle plus Matthew Lloyd retiring last year. How will Jobe Watson go as captain. Interesting with the NAB cup upon us the stakes are different from the main season as to how many teams go all out. The team that wants to win the NAB Cup out of these two will win this game. But funny things have happened and I reckon in this case Essendon will win just by 11 points in a real tight game.
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide (AAMI Stadium) Saturday.
Ah two arch rivals competing I love it! To me this game will have some sort of rivalry but not the spite of other showdowns. I will like to see how the recruits of Port will in fact go against a much improved from 09 lineup of Adelaide. These two teams will continue to have great games as including this game they are playing three times this year giving South Australian fans a real treat. However in this game I do believe the experience of Adelaide will be too strong and win by 24 points.
Hawthorn vs Richmond (Aurora Stadium) Saturday Night.
I am looking forward to this game to be honest. I am thinking that Hawthorn will be much improved from last year and I am interested in seeing who will be a shining light in 2010 for Richmond. How much young blood will be used is another thing and I'm hoping that both sides will do that this year. Aurora Stadium was a mixed bag for Hawthorn this year but can be powerhouse for them normally. Great for the Tassie fans to see a game down there earlier in the year. Richmond will have to go out here. I reckon that Hawthorn will win but Richmond will have a dip, Hawks by 20 points.
Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane (Manuka Oval) Sunday
Ok this is going to be a tough one to pick earlier. Both have recruited well in my book and will be looking at showcasing these recuits earlier. The Dogs have Barry Hall and some tallented youngsters who will be yapping around the ankles to get going. Brisbane have done well with obtaining Fevola, amongst others. Should be a good game. Western Bulldogs by 3 points.
Well that's all for NAB Cup part 1 of round 1 more next week.
West Coast vs Essendon (Subiaco) Friday Night.
Interesting to see how these teams have recruited and who they have lost etc over the summer and how they will be effected for the 2010 season. West Coast have already been tipped to be the biggest improvers while Essendon have some building to do with Adam McPhee going to Fremantle plus Matthew Lloyd retiring last year. How will Jobe Watson go as captain. Interesting with the NAB cup upon us the stakes are different from the main season as to how many teams go all out. The team that wants to win the NAB Cup out of these two will win this game. But funny things have happened and I reckon in this case Essendon will win just by 11 points in a real tight game.
Adelaide vs Port Adelaide (AAMI Stadium) Saturday.
Ah two arch rivals competing I love it! To me this game will have some sort of rivalry but not the spite of other showdowns. I will like to see how the recruits of Port will in fact go against a much improved from 09 lineup of Adelaide. These two teams will continue to have great games as including this game they are playing three times this year giving South Australian fans a real treat. However in this game I do believe the experience of Adelaide will be too strong and win by 24 points.
Hawthorn vs Richmond (Aurora Stadium) Saturday Night.
I am looking forward to this game to be honest. I am thinking that Hawthorn will be much improved from last year and I am interested in seeing who will be a shining light in 2010 for Richmond. How much young blood will be used is another thing and I'm hoping that both sides will do that this year. Aurora Stadium was a mixed bag for Hawthorn this year but can be powerhouse for them normally. Great for the Tassie fans to see a game down there earlier in the year. Richmond will have to go out here. I reckon that Hawthorn will win but Richmond will have a dip, Hawks by 20 points.
Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane (Manuka Oval) Sunday
Ok this is going to be a tough one to pick earlier. Both have recruited well in my book and will be looking at showcasing these recuits earlier. The Dogs have Barry Hall and some tallented youngsters who will be yapping around the ankles to get going. Brisbane have done well with obtaining Fevola, amongst others. Should be a good game. Western Bulldogs by 3 points.
Well that's all for NAB Cup part 1 of round 1 more next week.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
The Footy season is just about upon us!
Yay! Next weekend the Nab Cup starts with West Coast vs Essendon at Subiaco on Friday Night. People have said to me that they aren't a fan of the NAB Cup or the pre-season cup because it does mean that players are prone to injuries. To me I like it (not love it) but it does give those who are footy starved over the pre-season a chance to get into the new season. That and the fact that you have a chance to see how players are fairing and in particular the young players in each side and also new recruits. I do recall last year in the NAB Cup Grand Final Josh Hunt went down with a knee injury and missed all of 2009 and in particular playing in their Premiership Side. But with Tom Harley retired he should just slot back into the lineup.
2010 is going to be an interesting year for footy. Will Geelong go back to back? Will St Kilda avenge the disappointment of losing the Grand Final? Who will be the biggest improvers? Which team or teams will be the biggest disappointment? These questions and more I will answer before the start of round 1 and also my predictions for the up and coming footy season.
Tipping is something I can never get right, I personally think the same for a lot of people. No matter how much you study the form guide you never get it right. Some people don't think about it til Friday some study up throughout the week, I personally do a bit of both. I do find that the people who don't know a lot about the game end up doing really well in the competitions, I'm still trying to find out why.
Supercoach or Fantasy AFL is a different thing all together. This is something that you need to have some sort of idea about otherwise you're not going to do well. I have completed a side and will in fact change it numerous times before round one but at the moment I am happy with it. Last year was my first year of doing Supercoach and I did learn some lessons which I will share with you in minute. I finished in the Preliminary Final and just missed out on going all the way but I thought it wasn't a bad effort considering it was my first year and all, now I wanna win it this year! Well that's the aim anyway. Alright here are some lessons I've learned:
1. Don't stack your side with the players that others will go with and that have the most dollar value. You can probably do that later if their value goes down. Not at first.
2. Select youth. Try to fit in draftees from 09 and rookies as well. But first do your homework, I find You tube is a great tool. I did well with Daniel Rich because I watched him throughout the year and was surprised that he was passed up and slipped through to number 7. Youth is great for the bench and especially if they are in teams that will give them a run.
3. Look for players that you know that are good but haven't proven themselves yet.
4. Look for players who have depleated in value through injuries or lack of form, they usually have a point to prove.
5. Try to include as many of the clubs as possible not just from those who you think will do well.
That's it for now I will have more soon which will include my ladder and tips.
2010 is going to be an interesting year for footy. Will Geelong go back to back? Will St Kilda avenge the disappointment of losing the Grand Final? Who will be the biggest improvers? Which team or teams will be the biggest disappointment? These questions and more I will answer before the start of round 1 and also my predictions for the up and coming footy season.
Tipping is something I can never get right, I personally think the same for a lot of people. No matter how much you study the form guide you never get it right. Some people don't think about it til Friday some study up throughout the week, I personally do a bit of both. I do find that the people who don't know a lot about the game end up doing really well in the competitions, I'm still trying to find out why.
Supercoach or Fantasy AFL is a different thing all together. This is something that you need to have some sort of idea about otherwise you're not going to do well. I have completed a side and will in fact change it numerous times before round one but at the moment I am happy with it. Last year was my first year of doing Supercoach and I did learn some lessons which I will share with you in minute. I finished in the Preliminary Final and just missed out on going all the way but I thought it wasn't a bad effort considering it was my first year and all, now I wanna win it this year! Well that's the aim anyway. Alright here are some lessons I've learned:
1. Don't stack your side with the players that others will go with and that have the most dollar value. You can probably do that later if their value goes down. Not at first.
2. Select youth. Try to fit in draftees from 09 and rookies as well. But first do your homework, I find You tube is a great tool. I did well with Daniel Rich because I watched him throughout the year and was surprised that he was passed up and slipped through to number 7. Youth is great for the bench and especially if they are in teams that will give them a run.
3. Look for players that you know that are good but haven't proven themselves yet.
4. Look for players who have depleated in value through injuries or lack of form, they usually have a point to prove.
5. Try to include as many of the clubs as possible not just from those who you think will do well.
That's it for now I will have more soon which will include my ladder and tips.
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