"BALL UP!" - Val's 2020 Aussie Rules Footy Tipping *Open to Everyone*

[suzysunshine7]

... and I reminded you later after you reminded me earlier - LOL!!! ;o>

[Anita]

Sorry I've been really busy

Tigers by 14
Giants
SWANS.
I'll put the rest tonight.
If the first match has played just if more that one thanks

[Anita]

The rest of mine
Magpies
Eagles

Cats
Crows
Demon's
Port
Thanks val and Mark for reminding me.

[theDuke]

Just seen today's result..oh dear...

[Val]

Thursday night's result:

Richmond Tigers (Philip) v Hawthorn Hawks (unwanted)
0.1.1 (Q1) 5.3.33
2.1.13 (Q2) 7.3.45
3.3.21 (Q3) 10.5.65
5.9.39 (Q4) 11.5.71

Friday night's result:

Western Bulldogs (Blastro) v Greater Western Sydney Giants (Duke)
2.5.17 (Q1) 1.2.8
4.6.30 (Q2) 1.4.10
7.8.50 (Q3) 3.5.23
8.9.57 (Q4) 4.9.33

Two upsets! But not for Suzy! The only one to tip the Hawks, she is the winner of the prize for closest margin - $6.00 going to Friends With Dignity. Well done Suzy!

[suzysunshine7]

I couldn't quite believe it, Val, when I saw the Hawks had won - LOL!!! ;o>

[Val]

Today's/Tonight's results:

North Melbourne Kangaroos (Steve) v Sydney Swans (Anita)
2.3.15 (Q1) 2.1.13
3.9.27 (Q2) 5.3.33
5.11.41 (Q3) 10.8.68
8.12.60 (Q4) 10.11.71

Collingwood Magpies (tech) v St Kilda Saints (Lez)
5.3.33 (Q1) 2.1.13
10.4.64 (Q2) 4.2.26
11.7.73 (Q3) 5.6.36
12.9.81 (Q4) 5.7.37

Geelong Cats (unwanted) v Carlton Blues (RedJohn)
1.2.8 (Q1) 5.3.33
4.6.30 (Q2) 9.5.59
6.7.43 (Q3) 12.6.78
11.11.77 (Q4) 12.7.79

Brisbane Lions (David) v West Coast Eagles (Sussex)
1.2.8 (Q1) 2.1.13
2.6.18 (Q2) 3.4.22
7.9.51 (Q3) 5.4.34
10.14.74 (Q4) 6.8.44

Not looking good for most of us!!!

[Val]

We are back on the Covid-19 rollercoaster. It was announced earlier today that restrictions which had been relaxed would be reinstated as of midnight Sunday. "A total of 25 new cases were recorded in the state on Saturday, up from 13 on Friday, 18 on Thursday and 21 on Wednesday." As we (Victoria) were looking like we were coming to grips with controlling the spread, it seems to have leaped the fence again.

"From midnight on Sunday night to July 12, household gatherings will be reduced to five people. Outdoor gatherings will be restricted to 10.

Cafes, restaurants and pubs had been set to be allowed 50 patrons at one time on Monday, up from 20 currently. But that will also be put on hold until July 12.

Gyms, cinemas, indoor sports centres and concert venues will be allowed to reopen as promised on Monday, but will be restricted to a limit of just 20 people."

People who are able to work from home will continue to do so at least until the end of July.

[Val]

And in further Covid-19 news:

Essendon defender Conor McKenna has tested positive for coronavirus. The news has forced the postponement of Sunday's game between the Bombers and Melbourne, but all other games in round three and beyond will, at this stage, proceed as usual.

McKenna returned to his native Ireland during the COVID-19-enforced shutdown, but arrived back in May and has been training with his Bombers teammates since his 14-day quarantine period ended. During this time he has been tested five times without a positive finding so it would appear the infection is not related to his overseas travel. He has not played a game yet in 2020. All players and staff at the club are now isolating.

[suzysunshine7]

Val wrote: "We are back on the Covid-19 rollercoaster. It was announced earlier today that restrictions which had been relaxed would be reinstated as of midnight Sunday. "A total of 25 new cases were recorded ..."

Ohhh Val?!! ... x

Greater Manchester reached the awful number of 2000 Hospital Deaths (according to the latest NHS data) the other day and that doesn't take into any account all of the many Deaths that have occurred in the Care Homes or in folks's own Homes either - or those that were thought to be Covid-related but weren't tested or recorded on their Death Certificate as being so ;o<

[TheFoe]

6 games 6 losses, at least I'm consistent! :-(

[suzysunshine7]

That's a win right there then, Nick - even if it isn't the win you were hoping for ;o>

[TheFoe]

I love the fact that your glass is always half full Suzy! :-)

[suzysunshine7]

I find it helps to use a smaller Glass, Nick ... x

It may only ever be half full? - but it still looks like you have got a full measure ;o>

[Val]

Today's results:

Gold Coast Suns (Suzy) v Adelaide Crows (Dean)
2.7.19 (Q1) 0.0.0
6.7.43 (Q2) 1.2.8
10.8.68 (Q3) 1.4.10
12.10.82 (Q4) 4.5.29

Fremantle Dockers (unwanted) v Port Adelaide Power (Grizzly)
4.1.25 (Q1) 3.1.19
4.1.25 (Q2) 8.5.53
5.2.32 (Q3) 9.7.61
6.5.41 (Q4) 10.10.70

[Val]

Our tipsters' ladder is as follows:

Round 3 (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)

Dean on 5 (39)
Grizzly on 5 (41)
David on 5 (47)
Sj Brooke (Steve) on 5 (54)
Suzy on 4 (25)
Blastro on 4 (47)
Tech on 4 (49)
Val on 4 (50)
Philip on 4 (52)
RedJohn on 4 (55)
SussexWelsh on 4 (65)
Duke on 3 (45)
Anita on 3 (46)
Lez on 3 (75)
Foe on 1 (52)

Charity donations are:

Suzy (Friends With Dignity) - A$6.00 (Highest score - Suns 82)
Suzy (Friends With Dignity) - A$6.00 (closest margin)
Dean (Sacred Heart Mission) - A$11.00 (weekly winner)

CUMULATIVE LADDER:

Val on 17 (64)
David on 17 (76)
Sj Brooke (Steve) on 17 (84)
Philip on 16 (74)
Blastro on 15 (65)
Suzy on 15 (69)
Duke on 15 (71)
Grizzly on 14 (57)
Dean on 14 (70)
SussexWelsh on 14 (80)
Tech on 13 (55)
Anita on 13 (69)
Foe on 12 (88)
RedJohn on 11 (111)
Lez on 10 (137)

I received Dean's tips by email and it must be a magic formula because it got him top of the weekly table! In a week where none of us really shone, I think we should be grateful for those we did get right. Heaven knows what to expect next week. And Suzy continues to clean up now her Suns are on a roll! Well done to the winners!

[Val]

And please check your scores! It's 11.30pm here after a hectic few days so I may well have made some errors!

[Val]

If anyone would like to view the AFL Ladder before submitting next week's tips, it's at http://www.afl.com.au/ladder

Next week's fixtures are:

Thursday, June 25
Sydney Swans v Western Bulldogs (in Sydney)

Friday, June 26
GWS Giants v Collingwood Magpies (in Sydney)

Saturday, June 27
Port Power v West Coast Eagles (on the Gold Coast)
St Kilda Saints v Richmond Tigers (in Melbourne)
Essendon Bombers v Carlton Blues (in Melbourne)
Gold Coast Suns v Fremantle Dockers (on the Gold Coast)

Sunday, June 28
Brisbane Lions v Adelaide Crows (in Brisbane)
Melbourne Demons v Geelong Cats (in Melbourne)
Hawthorn Hawks v North Melbourne Kangaroos (in Melbourne)

If punters could lodge their tips by midnight WEDNESDAY June 24 (your time) it would be a great help, although I can accept them up until 8.15am THURSDAY (your time) if absolutely necessary.

[[deleted user]]

Well done Suzy - your Suns are really shining for you at the moment, aren't they?

Congratulations also to Dean - the best of a bad bunch, but not by much :)

[suzysunshine7]

I'm lost for words!!! ... well, almost! ... HA HA HA HA HA!!! ;o>

Congratulations Dean ... x ... and ERRR ... me! - LOL!!!

[theDuke]

Covid19 seems to have upset the usual top performing teams confidence this year, hasn't it? Crikey..it's awl gorn weird! Only Port & and the Pies (sounds like a nice name for a band!) seems to be keeping it up currently.

Oh well, well done Suzy..again! I hope you're acclimatising well at the dizzy heights to which you're finding yourself at this season! :)

And well done Dean too!

[[deleted user]]

Port and the Pies sounds like my kind of lunch :)

[Anita]

Well done Suzy and Dean.
SWANS by 23
Pies
Power
Tigers
Bombers
Suns
Crows
Cats
Hawks
Thanks val.

[Dean]

Goodness me!! How on earth did that happen??
Getting in proper early this week...I'll be the wooden spoon winner next week now!

Swans 18
Pies
Power
Tigers
Bombers
Suns
Crows
Cats
Roos

Thanks Val.

[suzysunshine7]

x x x ... ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR LOVELY VAL ! ! ! ... x x x



With all my love & very best wishes as always ... x x x Suzy x x x

[Lez]

Happy birthday, Val. Hope you have a great family day!

Lez xxx

[Sj]

Yaaaay! Happy b'day Val!
🗣️
🎼21 today🎵 21 today🎵
.....and all that 😛


Western Bulldogs #5

Collingwood Magpies
Port Power
Richmond Tigers
Carlton Blues
Gold Coast Suns

Brisbane Lions
Geelong Cats
Hawthorn Hawks

[Craig White]

happy birthday, lovely val x

[Anita]

Hope you're having a lovely birthday Val.xx

[Blastronaut]

Happy Birthday Val! Have a good un m'dear.

[Blastronaut]

Sydney 18
Collingwood
Port
St Kilda
Essendon
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Melbourne
Hawthorn

[Val]

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. And especially to Suzy who sent me an amazing birthday gift!! We managed a family get-together on Sunday before the eased restrictions were rescinded and went back to 5 visitors in your home. Lots of cake was consumed! Today has been fairly quiet but nonetheless enjoyable.

[suzysunshine7]

Val wrote: "... Lots of cake was consumed! ..."

Oooh!!! ... sounds very much like my favourite kind of a day! ... x ;o>

[[deleted user]]

Better late than never - Happy Birthday from me too, Val :)

[RedJohn]

Val, please forgive my tardiness. I wish you very many happy returns.
You're a star.

[SussexWelsh]

Many happy returns, Val x

[theDuke]

Opps..a bit late...but better than never..Many Happy Returns Val! :)

[TheFoe]

Belated birthday wishes Val, hope you had a great day!

Swans x33
Giants
Power
Saints
Bombers
Suns
Lions
Demons
Roos

[Craig White]

righty,

swans by 17
PIES!
power
tigers
bombers
suns
lions
cats
hawks

cheers, lovely val

[David]

Swans 20
Magpies
Power
Tigers
Bombers
Suns
Lions
Cats
Roos

Thanks, Val and belated 'happy birthday'

[[deleted user]]

Right, lets get this done, without the help of any reminders this week :)

Bulldogs by 12
Magpies
Port
Saints
Bombers
Suns
Crows
Demons
Kangaroos

Good luck everyone :)

[RedJohn]

Swans x 25
Pies
Power
Tigers
Bombers
Suns
Lions
Demons
Roos

Good luck all.

[suzysunshine7]

I haven't forgot ... I'm just having a little late Supper first as I was far too hot earlier to even be thinking about wanting to eat any Tea ;o>

[SussexWelsh]

Swans by 22
Giants
Power
Tigers
Bombers
Suns
Lions
Demons
Hawks

[suzysunshine7]

Okay ...

Bulldogs x 17
Giants
Eagles
Saints
Blues
Dockers
Crows
Demons
Hawks

Game On! - and Good Luck Everyone! ;o>

[theDuke]

Nah nah...i've learnt me lesson...i knows hows this works now....so with the exception of a coupla top performing teams....i'm going with all the previous season underdogs this time! :)


Bulldogs - 4
Magpies
Port
Saints
Blues
Suns
Lions
Dees
Roos

Good luck y'all! :)

[Philip]

Thanks again Suzy and belated birthday greetings to Val.

Sydney x 7
GWS
Port Adelaide
Richmond
Carlton
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Geelong
Hawthorn

[Val]

Here's mine:

Swans x 8 (one swallow (or Bulldog) does not a summer make)
Giants (should be ashamed of their performance last week)
Port (riding high)
Tigers (see note for Giants)
Dons (all that kerfuffle over dodgy test readings AND we hate Carlton)
Suns (I hope!)
Lions (looking good)
Cats (see note for Giants and Tigers)
North (see note for Swans)

[Lez]

Oops. Don't know what happened!
Thanks, Suzy.
Here are my eligible choices:

Pies
Eagles
Tigers
Bombers
Suns
Lions
Cats
Roos

[Val]

Lez, your post was in time for the start of the game so I'm happy to take your tip for tonight's game. I won't post the result until you've posted.