Crazy Fool's Newsround - Diggers afl round 10

Diggers afl round 10
June, 01st 2006 09:27 AM

Digger, Sid Schooner, the Crazy Fool, a lawyer and a nun, sitting around the barrel at the local solving the problems of the world. How to hold an APEC meeting, widen roads and relocate power lines were the topics of discussion and then we got to the most animated of conversations for the night, A.F.L. The flood, death, hated players and who should be the guest speaker at the 2006 A.F.L. Grand Final Brunch were all on the agenda. Fast forward to Thursday morning, open up The Age on the internet and what does Digger see, the proposal that as early as 2007 we will have night Grand Final! What about the last vestige of tradition. How can you have a brunch when the game may start at 3.30pm local time. We like to be in bed by 8.30pm on Grand Final Day. Come on ladies and gentlemen, write to Commandant Andrew and express your disgust.

BREAKING NEWS - The Commandant says it will NOT happen soon.

Last week Digger tipped the Western Bulldogs to beat Collingwood and mentioned that maybe Scott West was feeling his age. In a floodless game and almost like an old fashioned shoot out, the ‘Pies got up and Westy, gathered 40 possessions. Collingwood maybe a genuine hope this year but there is still a long way to go. Mick Malthouse has that gleam back in his eye and has his side humming along.

The question that Digger is posing this week is - Where does the name Malthouse derive from? Answers to diggerafl@yahoo.com.au

Another disappointing day for fans down at the Cattery last Saturday. In a game that was vital for Geelong to win, Richmond got up by 20 points with the Cats failing to kick a goal but kicking 9 behinds in the final term. The Cats looked and were very tired in the last quarter and Richmond lead by Chris Hyde, Troy Simmonds and Kayne Pettifer took out the game in fine fashion. This was the Tigers first win at Kardinia Park since 1990 although coach Terry Wallace has a great record there as the opposition coach.

The Ravens as expected had an easy win over the beleaguered Carlton although the Blues showed a bit in the second quarter. The Ravens are showing that there form of 2005 was a sign of things to come and not just one of those seasons where things go right in an even year. Port Adelaide came ready to play against Essendon and crashed the party for Kevin Sheedy who was coaching the Bombers for the 600^th time. Stick with me and kids says Sheeds as Essendon head for their first wooden spoon ever.

Sydney are traveling beautifully at the moment and had a convincing win over Hawthorn. Adam Goodes is in Brownlow Medal form as the Swans go from strength to strength. The huge trip to Brisbane proved to much for Fremantle and this game was virtually over by half time. Jonathan Brown kicked another bag of 7 and was ably supported by Daniel Bradshaw. The next few weeks will tell us if the Lions are B.I.T. Fremantle has to do something about that white strip they wear. It is not at all intimidating and from Diggers point of view looks like a English soccer shirt. Color it up guys.

In a scrappy game, St. Kilda with a little bit of class, shook off the Kangaroos. Big Fraser G. had another brain explosion, got reported and again beat the rap. Digger thinks Fraser might be related to Kenny G. He seems to have his hand on his flute quite regularly, watch him this week. He is also known as the G-Train but that is enough about trains from this game.

The final match last week saw the Demons traveling to Perf to take on the Weagles. Melbourne put up a good effort but the class of the Weagles won the game in the end. Bad news from this game is that the Weagle captain, Chris Judd has done a hammy and will be out for a month. Saigon's favourite Weagle, Brent Staker, is having his best season ever.

LETTER OF THE WEEK

Doubtless Digger,

Last week, Jonathan Brown kicked 7 goals. The in the previous two rounds he kicked 7 and 8 goals. Is this a record?

Regards,

Mrs. Brown, Colac

Dear Mrs. B,

Young Jon has a ways to go yet before he can lay claim to a record. In 1934, Bob Pratt of South Melbourne kicked 7 goals or more in 7 consecutive games. In order he kicked 8, 7, 9, 8, 11, 11 and 12 majors. This does not include the 15 goals 3 behinds kicked at the Lake Oval versus Essendon in the same year. The following list is players who have kicked the most 7 or more goals in their career.

Gordon Coventry (Collingwood) - 25 times

Tony Lockett (St. Kilda and Sydney) - 23 times

Doug Wade (Geelong and North Melbourne) - 21 times

Gary Ablett (Hawthorn and Geelong) - 17 times

Peter McKenna (Collingwood and Carlton) - 16 times

Jason Dunstall (Hawthorn) - 15 times

Michael Roach (Richmond) - 15 times

Digger (St. Roberts Primary School) - once

Round 10 kicks off Friday night with the Ravens hosting Essendon in Cathedral City. The Ravens are running hot while the Bombers are not and apart from Kevin making noises the game will not reach any great heights. Simon Goodwin continues to lead the Adelaide team week in and week out and Adelaide will win handsomely.

Geelong V West Coast at Kardinia Park on Saturday and if the Cats cannot beat Richmond how can they expect to match the Weagles? Kent "kick it to me" Kingsley will be back in the VFL this week but could have had plenty of mates with him. The Weagles will be Juddless, but only a fool would tip against the Weagles. Geelong to win.

Western Bulldogs take on Hawthorn at the rink on Saturday afternoon. The Doggies need to stand up and be counted this week if their season is to continue to show promise. All in all the Scraggers will be too quick for the Hawks although veteran ruckman Peter "Spida" Everitt, who had a shocker last week will give Hawk little men first use of the ball. Bulldogs by 5 goals.

Saturday night at the ‘G should see one cracker of a game. The resurgent Collingwood take on the equally resurgent Brisbane under lights in what will be a bitter game. The Lions have handed the ‘woods their last 2 Grand Final beatings and the rivalry goes back to when Nathan Buckley was drafted by the Lions but only played one season in Brisbane before transferring to Collingwood as he wanted to play for a successful team. Brisbane goes on to win three premierships. I am tipping a shootout with both teams to kick in excess of 18 goals. Digger is going to do a Wendall Sailor and put his nose on the line by tipping Brisbane to win by 2 goals.

Fremantle host Richmond at Subiaco Oval to be played in the twilight. The Dockers may still be suffering from jet lag as they have flown more miles that Lance Armstrong, sorry, Neil Armstrong, this season. Can Richmond coaching maestro Wallace pull off another tactical advantage and win? Digger reckons so as the Dockers go into meltdown. I really want to see the Dockers supporters go off again. Richmond by 4 goals.

The Kangaroos maybe playing one of their last home games at Manuka Oval in Canberra on Sunday if they come to terms with the Southport Sharks. They are up against Sydney who have said they would like to play some away games at Manuka if the ‘Roos hop off. Digger cannot see that happening but can see the Swans winning on Sunday.

Carlton versus the Powerless at the rink on Sunday. Hate ‘em both. Carlton to win.

The final game of the round should be a absolute rip snorter at the MCG on Sunday. Melbourne hosts St. Kilda in what should be another shootout. The Saints struggled against the ‘Roos last week and have skipper Luke Ball out for the season with a busted knee. Melbourne, gallant in defeat last week, have to come to terms with having played in the West last week. The deciding factor in this game will be the Dal Santo factor and who Daniher will tag him with. In the dying minutes of the game, "Voss takes the handball from Harvey, Harvey looping handball over the top to Dal Santo, Dal Santo steadies at the 50 metre mark and short passes to Gehrig, the G-train plays on and turns on to his trusty left boot, from 35 out Gehrig lines up the goals and lets loose with a big bomb. It's going high wide and handsome, the ball starts curving to the right, the siren gone and it's a goal, the Saints by 3 points.

RESULTS OF LAST WEEKS SURVEY - Which coach will the first to be sacked?

Digger was inundated with votes, percentage wise it went like this.

Thompson - 12%

Laidley - 48%

Williams - 6%

Clarkson - 24%

Pagan - 6%

Sheedy - 4%

Sid Schooner

Digger

Flea

Pearlman

Crazy fool

Eastern Bloc

	DIGGER	Sid Schooner	Eastern Bloc	Crazy Fool	Flea	Pearlman	Most Favoured

Total	42	46	46	41	46	49	47

Rd. 5	Adelaide	Adelaide		Adelaide		Adelaide	Adelaide
	Geelong	Geelong		West Coast		West Coast
	West. B' Dogs	West. B' Dogs		West. B' Dogs		West. B' Dogs	West. B' Dogs
	Brisbane	Collingwood		Collingwood		Collingwood
	Richmond	Fremantle		Richmond		Richmond
	Sydney	Sydney		Sydney		Sydney	Sydney
	Carlton	Port Adelaide		Port Adelaide		Carlton
	St. Kilda	Melbourne		St. Kilda		Melbourne