Although the Swannies looked a little off the boil, I thought the Sainters were impressive. It was a very good move by Thomas to give Milne a run up the park. Nobody saw it coming and it gave StKilda the extra drive they have lacked due to Harvey's absence.
I thought that Kirk, although he destroyed L.Ball, lacked the creative side of his game. He seemed to fumble and was not using the footy so well. J.Bolton is not doing as well as he can. Just looks very average. Kennelly has been very ordinary at times this season. Schneider looks to have the blues. With Shauble (by far their best back) out and Williams, a recurring late scratching, back, they can improve.
The premiership does look a race in three, doesn't it? I would expect a fourth to emerge at a big price. In an ordinary year (1997 over again) which team will play Adelaide's role? Surely not Adelaide! Could it be Melbourne? or the Swans? Port has not put it's best side on the park all year. Their most important midfiedler, IMO, has been a regular race-goer. The Lions, when they field players can't conceal that they are half right at best. The side, with injuries now, which can get their players right and on the park will improve dramatically in the back half of the season. Which side is it?
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PORT ADELAIDE 15.00
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FREMANTLE 26.00
RICHMOND 26.00
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COLLINGWOOD 81.00
HAWTHORN 81.00
KANGAROOS 81.00
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