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"BALL UP!" - Val's 2018 Aussie Rules Footy Tipping *Open to Everyone*
What the heck happened to the Swans in that final quarter? Decided to fly home, by the looks of things! Their finals footy season, is looking shaky now....they've lost their mojo it seems. Still a chance for the bombers to make the 8...they need to get percentages up a bit though.Well done Lez..bang on the money! :)
YAYYY!!! - Congratulations Lez Lee! ;o>
Fantastic! Thanks Val.How’s the fallen Bomber?
theDuke wrote: "What the heck happened to the Swans in that final quarter? Decided to fly home, by the looks of things! Their finals footy season, is looking shaky now....they've lost their mojo it seems. Still a ..."Lots of injury problems - like a lot of teams as the season nears the end.
Lez wrote: "Fantastic! Thanks Val.How’s the fallen Bomber?"
Injury report:
ESSENDON:
"Earlier in the night, defender Matt Dea was ruled out of the rest of the game after being knocked out when he landed awkwardly in a marking contest. But Essendon’s general manager of football, Dan Richardson, said at half-time Dea was okay and would remain at the ground for the rest of the game.
“He’s up and about, so concussed after that marking contest, hit his head on the ground I think, but he’s up walking around now,” Richardson told Channel 7. “So he won’t come back on, but he’ll be okay. He’s up and walking around with the boys, so he’ll stay here.”
Young Bomber Kyle Langford has been cleared of any serious injury after suffering a heavy head knock in Essendon’s 43-point victory over Sydney. Langford was collected by a high bump from Swan Zak Jones – who was immediately reported for rough conduct – in the final term and was sent to hospital after feeling pain moving down his arm from his shoulder. The 21-year-old is expected to recover well and is likely to be available for selection for the side’s clash with Hawthorn next Saturday, suffering only minor whiplash and arm pain.
In a busy night for the medicos, Essendon’s Jake Stringer and Sydney’s Will Hayward were also among players assessed on the sidelines - though both played out the game.
SWANS
Aliir Aliir hobbled off in the second quarter with a knee complaint, but returned to the field. Post-match, coach John Longmire said he didn’t expect any further issues with either Aliir or Harry Cunningham. (Harry Cunningham was another who bravely returned to the action after a heavy knock to the ribs.)
Captain Josh Kennedy needed his right knee strapped in the final term and will need to be monitored through next week.
Longmire said veteran defender Heath Grundy had been ill at half-time and was moved forward to allow the Swans to maintain their rotations. “He was crook at half time and we put him forward and he kicked a goal,” he said. “But he wasn’t feeling great so we didn’t want to put him in the back half after half-time. So he went forward for us, was able to kick a goal because we wanted to have the rotations.”
The Swans have been battered by injuries in the last dew months with premiership players Dan Hannebery, Jarrad McVeigh, Kieren Jack and Sam Reid among the casualties.
It sounds just like a Boxing Day Sales Riot at Primark! - LOL!!! ;o>
Today/Tonight's results:Richmond Tigers (Philip) v Collingwood Magpies (Tech)
5.2.32 (Q1) 2.31.13
8.3.51 (Q2) 7.1.43
11.6.72 (Q3) 11.2.68
16.9.105 (Q4) 12.5.77
Geelong Cats (awaiting MC) v Brisbane Lions (David)
2.4.16 (Q1) 2.4.16
7.6.48 (Q2) 5.7.37
11.11.77 (Q3) 7.9.51
18.12.120 (Q4) 11.12.78
Greater Western Sydney Giants (Duke) v St Kilda Saints (Lez)
2.0.12 (Q1) 1.6.12
5.2.32 (Q2) 3.10.28
11.5.71 (Q3) 6.11.47
13.8.86 (Q4) 8.13.61
Gold Coast Suns (Suzy) v Carlton Blues (RedJohn)
3.3.21 (Q1) 1.2.8
3.6.24 (Q2) 3.4.22
4.8.32 (Q3) 10.6.66
5.14.44 (Q3) 12.7.79
Adelaide Crows (Deano) v Melbourne Demons (TheFoe)
4.4.28 (Q1) 3.1.19
6.8.44 (Q2) 5.7.37
7.10.52 (Q3) 12.11.83
10.17.77 (Q4) 13.12.90
Yet another mixed bag of results. The Pies were only trailing by 4 points at three-quarter time but the Tigers came out firing and blew them away in the final quarter. You've got to admire the Tigers - they never run out of steam, play out each game to the very end.
The Lions weren't disgraced - it's very hard to win at the Cattery.
The Giants made hard work of disposing of the Saints.
The Suns seemed to think the game was over at quarter-time. They just ground to a halt.
The Crows had plenty of chances but slipped behind in the third quarter. They came back hard in the fourth but it was too late. The horse had bolted; all over red rover.
Well done to Nick for getting 5 out of 6! Never thought the Suns would crash out, not after smashing the Swans last week....so odd how these games play out..and it was Sun's home game as well!
theDuke wrote: "Well done to Nick for getting 6 out of 6! Never thought the Suns would crash out, not after smashing the Suns last week....so odd how these games play out..and it was Sun's home game as well!"Cheers Duke, unfortunately I only got 5/6. I punted for Lions not Cats. :-(
Edit - Did the Suns play against themselves last week lol!
TheFoe wrote: "theDuke wrote: "Well done to Nick for getting 6 out of 6! Never thought the Suns would crash out, not after smashing the Suns last week....so odd how these games play out..and it was Sun's home gam..."Poo! Proof read duke..must do more proof reading! Well...ya still got more than the rest of us...so far! :-)
So many games were too close to call, so I used the tried and tested heads and tails method using a Tesco supermarket token, worked alright! :-)
... Every Little Helps ... ;o>
TheFoe wrote: "So many games were too close to call, so I used the tried and tested heads and tails method using a Tesco supermarket token, worked alright! :-)"Are they still giving those tokens out?! I haven't seen those in my local branch for yonks now...….I never really understood what the heck they were for! Just given out at the checkouts...but I was never told what I was suppose to do with them!
Anyhoo, your method has paid off, so far!
I think, for round 20 i'll might consult Mystic Meg next...remember her?! :-)
What’s a Tesco token? Never seen or heard of them.
Malcolm Turnbull outrages Australia by eating pie with knife and fork ... ! ;o> ...http://www.msn.com/en-gb/foodanddrink...
What do Aussies normally use then? Chopsticks?!Edit: Ah is see..they prefer the caveman approach! How very rustic! :)
'the caveman approach' ... ! ... you've never been to Manchester then, Duke?!! ;o>We are with the Aussies on this particular one - and only eat Pies with a Knife and Fork when it comes on a Plate with lots of Gravy on it.
When you go to the footy, traditional fare is a meat pie and sauce. You might burn your mouth but you eat it with your hands. 
It has recently come to light that some hipster footy fans, likely to be found in the Members Stand at the MCG, and probably Melbourne supporters, are bringing upmarket fare to the footy.See the Coodabeens' "Prosciuto, Prosecco, Smash that Avocado"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6H5a...
It is common to denigrate snobby Melbourne supporters for not knowing players' names. "Oh, well done No. 4!"
suzysunshine7 wrote: "'the caveman approach' ... ! ... you've never been to Manchester then, Duke?!! ;o>We are with the Aussies on this particular one - and only eat Pies with a Knife and Fork when it comes on a Plate..."
I was taught manners Suzy...food must be eaten with cutlery! And no elbows on the table neither!! :)
Even on Picnics?!! - and at Events?!! ;o>A Pie is just like a Sandwich. It has a delicious edible outer layer to contain it's yummy Filling so it really doesn't need to be eaten with a Knife and Fork.
Only if you don’t mind gravy cascading down your embonpoint.
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Even on Picnics?!! - and at Events?!! ;o>A Pie is just like a Sandwich. It has a delicious edible outer layer to contain it's yummy Filling so it really doesn't need to be eaten with a Knife and ..."
I've not yet had the pleasure of a picnic in adulthood Suzy!
I have eaten Pasties wrapped in a napkin before, and of course sandwiches are traditionally eaten using one's hands..in fact eating a sandwich (& perhaps toasties too, although I have eaten these with cutlery!) with a knife and fork, I suspect, would get a few odd looks at a cafe!
Oh...fruit too..I do eat fruit with my hands... I've never felt the need for a fork when eating a Banana! A spoon & a knife..sometimes, if slicing them into a bowl of cereal..but never a fork! :)
Lez wrote: "Only if you don’t mind gravy cascading down your embonpoint."I might mind..if I knew what a embonpoint is, Lez! Good word though..i'll google it......
Edit: Oooo hello! Yet another word for 'those'..as if they haven't got enough already!
Lez wrote: "Only if you don’t mind gravy cascading down your embonpoint."I don't often eat Pies but it's never happened yet, Lez Lee?
However I did once manage to mysteriously lose part of a lukewarm Cornish Pasty one lunchtime - only to find it lodged deep inside the front middle part of my Bra later on that evening! - LOL!!! ;o>
theDuke wrote: "Lez wrote: "Only if you don’t mind gravy cascading down your embonpoint."I might mind..if I knew what a embonpoint is, Lez! Good word though..i'll google it......
Edit: Oooo hello! Yet another w..."
The Embonpoint is just ever so slightly below the Décolletage, Duke ;o>
theDuke wrote: "TheFoe wrote: "So many games were too close to call, so I used the tried and tested heads and tails method using a Tesco supermarket token, worked alright! :-)"Are they still giving those tokens ...
Duke, the ones you are talking about are for local charities. Normally there are 3 deposit boxes, (usually close to the exit), where you can drop the tokens. I think underneath each box there is a brief description of what each charity stands for, and then it's up to you as to which charity to support. Each token has a monetary value, not sure what it is, and the amount each box receives, goes to that charity. :-)
Lez - The token I was on about is the one you get from Tesco and then put in a shopping trolley, when you don't have £1 on you.
Edit - Must admit, I had to look up Embonpoint too
Ah, I see. It ‘s about 3 years since I went to Tesco but they didn’t have locked trolleys up here.I love ‘embonpoint’ it was a Les Dawson word ;-)
I liked Les Dawson, I thought he was really funny. :-)
Today's results:North Melbourne Kangaroos (Steve) v West Coast Eagles (Sussex)
1.4.10 (Q1) 2.0.12
5.4.34 (Q2) 5.1.31
9.7.61 (Q3) 6.2.38
12.9.81 (Q4) 6.5.41
Western Bulldogs (Blastro) v Port Adelaide Power (Grizzly)
2.0.12 (Q1) 2.2.14
4.0.24 (Q2) 4.4.28
5.4.34 (Q3) 7.6.48
5.4.34 (Q4) 11.12.78
Fremantle Dockers (unwanted) v Hawthorn Hawks (unwanted)
3.3.21 (Q1) 5.2.32
3.5.23 (Q2) 8.6.54
4.8.32 (Q3) 14.8.92
7.11.53 (Q4) 17.10.112
Our tipsters' ladder is as follows:Round 19 (first number is correct number of wins - you want this to be high; number in brackets is the cumulative margin which is used to separate punters on the same amount of points - you want this to be low)
Foe on 8 (19)
Sj Brooke (Steve) on 7 (21)
Philip on 7 (53)
Blastro on 6 (28)
Val on 6 (32)
Tech on 6 (38)
Duke on 6 (48)
Anita on 6 (66)
Lez on 5 (0)
Deano on 5 (24)
Grizzly on 5 (34)
RedJohn on 5 (55)
SussexWelsh on 5 (57)
David on 5 (58)
Suzy on 4 (30)
Charity donations are:
Highest score - Cats 120 - Not allocated - $6.00 will be added to the pot for distribution at the end of the season.
Lez (Alzheimer's Australia) - A$6.00 (closest margin)
Foe (Launch Housing) - A$11.00 (weekly winner)
CUMULATIVE LADDER:
Tech on 115 (472)
Sj Brooke (Steve) on 111 (501)
Duke on 108 (562)
SussexWelsh on 108 (585)
Blastro on 105 (553)
Val on 104 (471)
RedJohn on 104 (765)
David on 102 (545)
Anita on 101 (681)
Lez on 100 (726)
Foe on 95 (784)
Deano on 92 (766)
Philip on 91 (754)
Grizzly on 77 (589)
Suzy on 52 (706)
Another round done and dusted. Things are getting serious now with only four rounds to go until the Finals. Well done Nick on an awesome eight! And watch out tech - Steve is creeping up behind you! Well done to the winners - great performances. The rest of us need to study the form guide better.
If anyone would like to view the AFL Ladder before submitting next week's tips, it's at http://www.afl.com.au/ladderNext week's fixtures are:
Friday, August 3
Richmond Tigers v Geelong Cats (in Melbourne)
Saturday, August 4
Hawthorn Hawks v Essendon Bombers (in Melbourne)
Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne Kangaroos (in Brisbane)
Adelaide Crows v Port Power (in Adelaide)
St Kilda Saints v Western Bulldogs (in Melbourne)
Sydney Swans v Collingwood Magpies (in Sydney)
Sunday, August 5
Carlton Blues v GWS Giants (in Melbourne)
Melbourne Demons v Gold Coast Suns (in Melbourne)
West Coast Eagles v Fremantle Dockers
If punters could lodge their tips by midnight THURSDAY August 2 (your time) it would be a great help, although I can accept them up until 10.30am FRIDAY August 3 (your time) if absolutely necessary.
YAYYY!!! - Congratulations Nick!!! ;o>And very well-punted Lez Lee ;o>
suzysunshine7 wrote: "theDuke wrote: "Lez wrote: "Only if you don’t mind gravy cascading down your embonpoint."I might mind..if I knew what a embonpoint is, Lez! Good word though..i'll google it......
Edit: Oooo hell..."
*Sighs* Another word I gotta look up!
TheFoe wrote: "theDuke wrote: "TheFoe wrote: "So many games were too close to call, so I used the tried and tested heads and tails method using a Tesco supermarket token, worked alright! :-)"Are they still givi..."
My local branch of Tesco doesn't have the pound slots on their trolleys...they haven't had for years!
But I must have a look for those charity boxes, next time i'm there....I've got quite a few of these tokens sitting around at home now! Thanks Nick! :-)
theDuke wrote: "But I must have a look for those charity boxes, next time i'm there....I've got quite a few of these tokens sitting around at home now! Thanks Nick! :-)"I think you might be far better in just handing them back in to the Customer Services Desk, Duke, so that they can be reused? The thing is that the Charities that get the donations regularly change over - and so if you are seen to be putting several handfuls in one shopping trip into one particular Charity Box then it might possibly be seen as you deliberately keeping and stockpiling them to unfairly boost that Charity's final percentage share of the funds.
It sounds daft but folk have actually got themselves into trouble with quite vigilant Supermarket Staff for seemingly doing this at our nearest Waitrose. If you keep them instead of immediately using them it takes the limited available amount of Tokens out of circulation for everyone else to use to donate and the Supermarkets don't like that.
I'd just explain you didn't understand the Scheme and hand them over for recirculation. At least you know now as to how to use them in future ;o>
I could just divide them equally between whatever charity boxes there are at my store! They should've explained what the heck they were for at the time..so nay bother to me! :)
You could - but do be careful not to be seen to do so ;o>
I'll do it a few at a time...what can they do..it's charity donation for Pete's sake!!!!!!I couldn't give a monkeys! :-D
(The store that is, not the charities!)
Well, in our case, they declared the whole month's worth of already donated Tokens to be void rather than let it carry on and also carefully checked out the Customer's possible connection to the Charity that he was donating all of his saved-up Tokens into. I think they thought he might be an over-enthusiastic Committee Member trying to deliberately misuse the Scheme?!
My effortTigers by 21
Hawks
Roos
Power
Bulldogs
SWANS
Giants
Demons
Eagles
still relatively pleased,tigers by 23
bombers
kangaroos
power
saints
swans
giants
demons
eagles
cheers val, all the luck to be mine!
Woo Hoo! My first win, puntwise, of the season, chuffed with that! Going with the same method, though looking at what it has given me I don't think I'll repeat that success.Cats x14
Bombers
Lions
Crows
Bulldogs
Swans
Blues
Demons
Eagles
Cheers Val, good luck to everyone, ('cept Tech cos he's a meanie!)
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Tigers by 27
Hawks
Kangaroos
Power
Saints
Magpies
Giants
Demons
Eagles
"'cept Tech cos he's a meanie!"'n' don't you forget it! :)
Awww, you look so sweet when you're being so grumpy ;o>
Essendon Bombers (Val) v Sydney Swans (Anita)
2.3.15 (Q1) 3.3.21
6.7.43 (Q2) 6.4.40
11.11.77 (Q3) 10.5.65
15.19.109 (Q4) 10.6.66
Lez's consistent strategy finally pays off. The Bombers by EXACTLY 43 points means $6.00 is heading to Alzheimer's Australia. Well done Lez!