Lets the games begin!!!

Hooray finally the real AFL season is starting in one more sleeps! (yes I feel like a kids on Christmas eve wanting my pressies). I can see you all now through my magic screen typing and clicking away frantically as the Blues vs Tigers players list is posted. Making last minute changes.

My Best DT Back Picks

Value packed backs

Leadership and Coaches Opinions

For me footy IS the be all end all. There is no other hobby in my life that even comes close. My passion for this game goes way back to when I was 4. I understand the rules, the umpires and even the coaches. The top seven leaders elected in each team. Their opinions also rate highly for me. WHY?

Rookies

With the start of the round getting to close panic mode sets in. Swapping, trading and removing players, click click click 'save my team'. The initial set up of your team is crucial but with a little guidance and setting limits for yourself it becomes somewhat more simplified. There are no set rules to who you may or may not choose. Below are a few guidelines I follow when choosing my team.

Be careful when choosing your Super Coach Team

OK lets start by saying one thing. We all have our lovable players from
2009 that we all want again in 2010. So where do you start when choosing your SC.
The main thing to look for is accuracy. This is where most SC points are scored. There is no point grabbing a

Considerations when choosing your DT and Trading

There are so many aspects of the players to consider when choosing and trading your DreamTeam. Thought I might mention a few that are not so obvious.

My Pick Adelaide Backs

BACKS

Hawks

I do not think Hawks will be right at the top this year, however I do think they will be trying extremely hard to remove memories of their flop last year. It is not unusual for a Premiership side to fall down the list the following year.

Trades

Before I use one of my Trades I think about many things. A cheapy giving me an average of at least 70 and has raised in price I will usually hang onto if my kitty hasn't allowed me to get the Gun scoring 100+ every week. Sometimes as the rookies elevate in price and you trade them in for someone at pretty much the same price who has played at least 4+ years of footy, they do not always have a better average. In which case why not keep the rookie?

Drawing to a Close

As we all ponder on our Dream Team and Super Coach Teams, the real action begins at the first bounce. I have seen the ball up in the pre-season and I do welcome this, however, if they decide to take away the centre square bounce I will be somewhat dumbfounded.

The Glory of the Goal

As the Premiership season draws closer and we have all changed our DT and SC a gazillion times (is gazillion a word? lol), I feel it is time to put our heads down and thumbs up. We are all here for the love of the game and what a damn fine game it is. No where else will you find such skill, pace, kicking ability and the oh so ever beautiful contested mark.

Anzac Day Clash

In 1959 if a match between clubs fell on Anzac day it was postponed until the following week. No Anzac Day matches were played if they fell on a Saturday. The very first
match played on Anzac Day was in 1960. Parliament saw the lift of 'No matches on Anzac Day'

This game is considered one of the biggest

Rocket Handball

I really miss the days of the ‘Rocket Handball’ where players would run over a distance spin the ball upwards using alternate hands to their 'team mate' (edited for September ha). Now we have

Old dogs new tricks?

Ok let it be said, Can you teach an old dog new tricks? With the amount of rookies coming into sides, it is the end of an era. Fully overhauled team is playing with the new rules etc. Is there room for the old dogs?

The Hype

I remember when I was the ripe old age of 19. I was living in Geelong West at the time and Kardinia Park was a hop skip and a jump away. My buddies and I would watch up to three quarter time then head on down