It’s now round 8 & I’m wondering how many teams are reassessing their tactics?? I think my match committee is going to have some meetings over the next few days & the axe may be coming down.

Tom Scully (right) had an outstanding night gathering 39 possessions and 134 Dreamteam points

Top 10 for round 7

1. Gary Ablett (Gee) 167 $549,400 +5.25%
2. Jordan Russell (Carl) 152 $367,900 +13.37%
3. Paul Chapman (Gee) 140 $505,700 +2.26%
4. Daniel Giansiracusa (WB) 139 $442,900 +17.01%
5. Simon Black (Bris) 137 $359,600 -9.56%
6. Eddie Betts (Carl) 134 $324,500 +18.30%
7. Matthew Pavlich (Fre) 134 $422,300 +4.30%
8. Tom Scully (Melb) 134 $268,000 +70.16%
9. Angus Monfries (Ess) 130 $327,500 +1.14%
10. Dane Swan (Coll) 123 $469,300 -10.35%

Top 10 for 2010

1. Paul Chapman (Gee) 863 $505,700 +2.26%
2. Gary Ablett (Gee) 824 $549,400 +5.25%
3. Dane Swan (Coll) 804 $469,300 -10.35%
4. Kade Simpson (Carl) 771 $435,900 +11.23%
5. Luke Hodge (Haw) 763 $416,400 +13.52%
6. Jimmy Bartel (Gee) 756 $444,500 -7.43%
7. Leigh Montagna (StK) 748 $457,300 -10.17%
8. Kane Cornes (Port) 741 $413,200 -1.24%
9. Brendon Goddard (StK) 738 $424,900 -6.76%
10. Matthew Pavlich (Fre) 734 $422,300 +4.30%
11. Daniel Giansiracusa (WB) 734 $442,900 +17.01%

Dreamteam Medal after round 7

1. Gary Ablett (Gee) 14 $549,400 +5.25%
2. Dane Swan (Coll) 11 $469,300 -10.35%
3. Michael Barlow (Fre) 11 $330,200 +212.10%
4. Paul Chapman (Gee) 9 $505,700 +2.26%
5. Brent Stanton (Ess) 8 $476,800 +7.48%
6. Lindsay Gilbee (WB) 8 $412,700 +14.35%
7. Daniel Giansiracusa (WB) 8 $442,900 +17.01%

Note: Ablett has 13 while Brown, Barlow & Hodge have 10 in the SC Medal.

Kick2Kick League Round 7 Review

Mopar 1,991 def Cash Or Clunkers 1,542

My Best:
George’s Best: Goddard, Ablett, Swan, Vince, Sandilands, Pavlich, Johnson, Podsiadly

In reality, the score seemed less than expected, but was never going to match it with Mopar for points leaving George as one of two unbeaten teams.

Germinators 2,129 def BullDogz 1,733

Germayn’s Best: Goddard, Ablett, Swan, Sandilands, Chapman, Higgins, Podsiadly
Mike’s Best: Cross, J. Selwood, Sandilands, Higgins, Betts, Podsiadly

Bradshaw & Fev fail to fire for the BullDogz & the defence was down on points leaving Jermayn unbeaten on top of the ladder.

Half Back Flanker 1,933 drew with Chardy’s Champs 1,933

Darren’s Best: Goddard, Ablett, Sandilands, Higgins, Podsiadly
Lisa’s Best: Goddard, Watson, Giansiracusa, Harvey, Podsiadly

The leagues first draw for the season with Darren having Bower as a late withdrawal probably tipping the two points in Lisa’s favour & Franklin was out on Friday. Brown continues his bad run of form. What a good time for Tippett to hit some good form helping Lisa to her first points of the season.

Grey Wet Sydney 1,957 def Bomber cyborgs 1,858

Justin’s Best: Goodwin, Ablett, Black, Sandilands, Roughead, Podsiadly
Sean’s Best: Goddard, J. Selwood, Higgins, Johnson, Podsiadly

Another upset for the bookies with Justin having 3 players who were arguably best on ground, 2 of them in losing teams. Franklin being out was Justin’s gain.

Nothing seemed to go right for Sean on a quick read of the scores & a 99 point loss could’ve been different if some players did what Sean was paying them to do. Went in with 1 ruckman & Brennan went down.

Princess’ Cats 1,995 def Nambucca Axemen 1,912

Ariana’s Best: Goddard, Ablett, Stanton, Didak, Sandilands, Higgins, Podsialdy
Deano’s Best: Shaw, Goddard, Griffen, Giansiracusa, Higgins, Harvey

They say there’s an average of 2 upsets per week. Well, here’s the 3rd with Arianna pulling off a thriller. Didak finally decided to show something this week.

The premiership contender couldn’t beat the champ, but could feel confident in the knowledge that, in all probability, he was beaten by Ablett.

iTeam 2,095 def Crimson Sting 1,483

Anthony’s Best: Goddard, Ablett, Swan, Cox, Chapman, Kennedy, Westhoff
Tyler’s Best: Goodwin, Ablett, Sandilands, Cox

Everything went right for Anthony, but at the time when this was a percentage booster. This score would’ve beaten all but one team this week with Kennedy & Westhoff having career best games.

Round 8 Previews

• Cash For Clunkers ($2.15) .vs. BullDogz ($1.71)
  • If I can get a selections right in time, I’m in this contest to stop Mike winning 2 in a row after some bad luck in the 1st 3 rounds.
• Germinators ($1.95) .vs. Mopar ($1.87)
  • The top of the table clash with the boss taking on the apprentice. Can Germayn pull off an win in the unusual role of underdog??
• Half Back Flanker ($1.95) .vs. Benditos ($1.87)
  • Smarting from an uspet draw, Darren will be firing in this top 6 clash that could make way for the outsiders to take advantage of the loser.
• Grey Wet Sydney ($2.17) .vs. Joden Warriors ($1.69)
  • This isn’t a gimme, either, but Justin will have a tall order if the Warriors score like they did last week.
• The Juddanaut ($1.83) .vs. Bomber cyborgs ($1.98)
  • This game should be interesting to see who can keep pace with the top 8. Both are coming off losses & the Juddanauts were looking good things early in the season.
• Princess’ Cats ($1.31) .vs. Crimson Sting ($3.46)
  • Cannot see nothing but the champ taking it out on the Sting in a big way.
• iTeam ($1.99) .vs. Nambucca Axemen ($1.82)
  • Ooh, knowing Deano he’d be furious going down to the boss lady. He’d better focus this week with Anthony’s team one of the hottest of round 7 or he could lose touch of the top 4.

Good luck to all this weekend with some very exciting results ahead.

Spill your guts about your Dreamteam

So, how do you think your Dreamteam performed on the weekend?? Please, let me know your thoughts.

• Are you happy with your team after the 7th round?
• Do you have any other trades you need/ want to do?
• Who are you happy with?
• How did your captain go? Did you have Ablett?
• Who have you picked that may turn out to be a dud?
• What position(s) in your side require the most work?

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