Well that sucked...again.
Having now seen them both do it once, I can confirm that watching Adam McPhee have a good game is only slightly less annoying than seeing Andrew Embley do it.
As an image, what would be harder to believe was real? Flinchy McPhee puffing out his chest and actually BEING tough or Adrian Barch reading a book, any book? I go the former, only just.
OK, you know the rules, here we go.
1(3) Western Bulldoggies - A surprise perhaps but I do think these guys are travelling better than the rest at the moment. They have a huge collection of names that noone would know if not for Dream Team. Gilbee, Cross, Hahn, Lake, Griffen. All high calibre guys that would have Mike Sheehan full of vigorous praise if he watched any teams other than the Hawks, Cats, Bombers or Pies.
2(1) Catters - A drop down mostly because the 2 wins they've had have been less convincing than they should have been and that Ottens looks to be out for a spell. That means Blake now runs the ruck show. Ouch.
3(4) Aints - A good win over at Aimless Stadium and an impressive start to the year for Montagna and Koshitzme. A reminder to all, this is not a predictive list. This is the here and now. If this was the "there and then list" they would be lower.
4(6) Blooze - The best team a soft schedule and tanking can buy. I look forward to their first real test...and its not this week.
5(7) Daisywood - Normally noone would jump up after only beating Melbourne. So far this season is not normal. How laughable is that "Thomas v Ablett" spin the network is using for this weeks game? Whats next "bin Laden v Obama in a likeability showdown the likes of which you've never seen!!!". Seriously guys, get your collective hands off your Gossages.
6(2) Hangoverthorn? - No need to panic just yet but that was a terrible loss despite missing 8 from the GF. They're saying they'll be at full strength by Rd 5. They might want to win 1 or 2 prior to that.
7(11) Essendumb - High times for Matty Knights and his husband. 2 decent efforts in a row. The correction to the mean is coming, and coming soon.
8(14) Sydehknee - This is the part of the year where teams rise and fall like the proverbial honeymooner's pooper. I'd expect a fall for them in coming weeks. Fair is fair though, that was a fine comeback win.
9(8) Brisbain - Not a horrible performance and they could have won it too. Jury still out on the redheaded band leader and they will improve with Blacky back.
10(10) Norf - Leigh Harding. Another name you wouldn't know without Dream Team. In this case it's probably a good thing.
11(4) Lemonaide - Losses this week = game v Saints, Hentschel v Nature, Bock v Any measure of decency. Indefinite suspension for him a good start, and good to be starting against us.
12(15) Flailing Fleagles - 1 win against a team wearing white socks and powder blue tops is hardly a sign to start sucking on each other's respective popsicles is it? Apprently so for some. I for one will be enjoying every moment of the Saints pounding they are about to suffer.
13(13) Tiggers - So typically RFC. All Richo, nice effort, no result. Tick, tick, tick, Terry.
14(9) Smears Utd - 10 goals!!! By WCE!!! Are you freaking kidding me??? Tock, tock, tock Chocko. Looks like we don't have to buy that chicken salt just yet folks! Shame on both of you for your lack of faith.
15(12) Freo - Too easy to be negative and too hard to be positive. Lets give it a couple more weeks. Important to show something more this week...especially for you Mr Mundy.
16(16) Melbums - Apparently Jim Stynes called that Quin kiddy from Essnedon after his game this week. $10 Quin said "Jim who? Ferck orf ya ponce".