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Adelaide v Geelong at AAMI Stadium

It is very hard to tip against the Cats right about now. On top of being a very good team in very good form, they recall Stokes and Scarlett who are starting 22 players. Adelaide are 2-3 from their past five games, which is not top four form, and they have just lost Andrew McLeod for up to a month. However, they are very stable defensively and have wildcards in Thompson and Porplyzia running forward from the midfield. The Cats are traditionally unsuccessful at AAMI Stadium, too. If you need to catch up a tip or several, try the Crows here


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How to tip for Round 14 - Part One

June 27th 2008 05:16
Hawthorn v West Coast at the MCG

The Hawks don't take defeat very well, and last time it led to a 8-and-a-half goal mauling of the Bombers the following week. The Eagles look more and more destined to rebuild, but they are making some good use of their current batch of youngsters. McNamara impressed last week and McKinley is showing signs of serious future talent. But the Hawks are recalling Croad and Crawford, and are starting to re-compile their imposing list after injuries thinned their ranks out a bit. The Eagles have already lost by triple-figure margins twice this year. This is a chance for their third


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Reinventing Players

June 25th 2008 04:01
Every team has one (some have more than one) - a total spud that makes you cringe when the ball heads in their direction. One that makes you wonder if he's the coach's nephew - how else could you explain his appearance in the lineup?

Invariably, players like this get delisted. Maybe there are already too many players in a particular position, or maybe they are detrimental to team harmony. Who knows. Either way, it comes as a total shock to the team's fans when another team actually picks them up. Or even trades for them


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Lesson: Trust your teammates
Teacher: Matthew Pavlich

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When you CAN bully the AFL

June 20th 2008 06:49
The AFL reckons talk of tanking is 'pathetic' and that the sooner it blows over, the better. The fact is, it will not blow over. Because it is a genuine occurrance.

Why would Carlton even consider winning their Round 22 match against Melbourne last year


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How to tip for Round 13

June 19th 2008 10:07
** Disclaimer: apologies to anyone who happened to follow my tips last week!

St Kilda v Fremantle at Telstra Dome


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Lesson: Flexibility is key
Teacher: St Kilda, Hawthorn

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How to tip for Round 12

June 13th 2008 05:38
Essendon v West Coast at Telstra Dome

The Bombers have not been convincing over four quarters very often this year. The Eagles are just starting to remember why they made consecutive Grand Finals a few years ago. Strong showings against the Kangaroos and Sydney suggest they should bury a lower opposition such as Essendon. And though the Eagles are second worst in terms of points scored, the Bombers are second worst in points conceded. One of those will improve this week


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Lesson: Rucking is not as important as it is made out to be
Teachers: Port Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Western Bulldogs, Aaron Sandilands

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How to Tip for Round 11

June 6th 2008 05:21
North Melbourne v Geelong at Telstra Dome

North Melbourne have serious forward issues with Corey Jones and Nathan Thompson both out injured. It is hard to see Drew Petrie and David Hale causing the premiers' defence too much bother. The Kangroos' midfield will need to pitch in with some goals if they want to kick a winning score. Meanwhile, the will also have to stop the red-hot Bartel-Ablett-Corey combination that are in danger of missing some games with leather poisoning. It's just too hard an ask, and the job will rest on too few players


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