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  • Rabid Mongrel
    On the Rookie List
    • Apr 2010
    • 44

    Rabid Rankings Week 6

    The Mongrel?s Rabid Rankings Week 6:

    At this stage I have the bottom 5 gone, and can?t seriously have the Roos in the mix for finals. That leaves 10. If the GF was this week then the Pies and Swans are clearly the best 2 at the moment. There are probably still 5 genuine flag chances, but I?m not going to tell you which 5.

    Please throw your thoughts into the mix.

    Conquistador team of the week: Sydney (up 2) ? Playing Sydney at the moment means you are going to (1) feel the agony of a physical beating (2) get flogged and lose % and self respect (3) Question why you didn?t become a cricketer. The sky is the limit.

    Steaming pile team of the week: Hawthorn (down 1) ? The arrogance of their supporters preseason was overwhelming. Now they are the bye. An entree, main course and dessert of humble pie with all the trimmings down at Waverley.

    1. Collingwood: Rabid Ranking Movement (0), Ladder 2nd, Record 5-1, Form WWW, Ahead Roos (H), Freo (A), Geelong (H) ? In the end had a comfortable win against the Blues, although challenged several times. They are a very even side without many A-grade stars. So far the formula is working, but can they win the big games in September without the A-graders?

    2. Sydney: (+2), 1st, 5-1, WWW, Cats (A), Dogs (A), Freo (H) ? They have now beaten ?someone? and quite comfortably considering their bench restrictions. On form there is no reason why they can?t win all of the next 3. In seasons past Geelong and the Dogs have been bogey sides, particularly the Dogs. This is a different Sydney though, with a decent slice of class and pace being added to their well known toughness. There is nothing standing in the way of glory other than fear itself. And for the 1st time in ages they have genuine depth. Don?t fear the reaper!

    3. Fremantle: (0), 4th, 5-1, WWL, Lions (A), Pies (H), Swans (A) ? Have been a little scratchy in the last 2, but wins are wins. Helped by their genetically modified human/giraffe hybrid, they seem to get 1st use at every stoppage. The next 3 are horrific. If they win 2 then batten down the hatches for a furious storm brewing in the west.

    4. St Kilda: (-2), 3rd, 5-1, WLW, Blues (H), Bombers (H), Eagles (A) ? Mixed feelings about this mob. OK, so they won the hard way against the Dogs. Can they expect to beat sides by kicking only 7 goals though? Plus Milne will be reeling after Bradshaw relieved him of a car on the weekend. I can feel the dam wall cracking.

    5. Geelong: (0), 7th, 4-2, WLW, Sydney (H), Lions (A), Pies (A) ? The angry Cats opened a can of whoop-ass on the Tigers after some patchy form. Kardinia Park (as it should be known, Skilled Stadium pfffft) is still a fortress. The road ahead is very tough. The Cats sit on the precipice at the moment and the next 3 weeks will shape their season. Their recent WLWL record shows inconsistency. Can they recapture their mojo? Not sure, the big names are getting ready for slippers, smoking jackets and Havana cigars and their constant success has robbed them of quality youth. Not gone yet, and not forgotten....for now.

    6. Western Bulldogs: (0), 8th, 3-3, LWL, Demons (A), Swans (H), Roos (A) ? Still haven?t beaten a top 8 side in 2010 and very lucky to hold their 6th ranking. They have plenty of room for improvement but can?t top a side kicking 7 goals indoors...please! A must win game on Friday night followed by 2 that they would want to win. Has their window been slammed shut before they ever opened it fully? I am leaning towards the affirmative.

    7. Carlton: (0), 9th, 3-3, LWW, Saints (A), Port (A), Hawks (H) ? Competitive against a side ahead of them but not showing enough to be touted as serious challengers...yet. I am beginning to think their likely end result will be similar to last year: 7th or 8th, which is where I have them now. Not convinced about Ratten yet, seems to be a little gimpish and uninspiring. Prove me wrong Blues, I dare you.

    8. Port Adelaide: (+2), 7th, 3-3, WWL, Bombers (A), Blues (H), Demons (A) ? Still probably the toughest side to rate. When they are ?up? defensively they can beat anyone, but they are inconsistent. Would want to win 2 of the next 3 to cement their final 8 claims. At this stage I would rather be on the lay than back for the 8, however it is possible they could do better than just fall into the 8. The bye against Adelaide did little to help the form raters.

    9. Brisbane: (0), 6th, 4-2, LLW, Freo (H), Cats (H), Crows (A) ? Gallant against a better team on the weekend but the question mark remains. Is Fev doing enough? He is the most kicked to i50 target in the comp and he returned 1 mark against the Bloods. Fancy toe pokes don?t cut it when the heat is on. Totally rely on Brown. We will know more after the next 2. I expect them to improve but still feel they were overrated by most preseason.

    10. North Melbourne: (+1), 11th, 3-3, WWL, Pies (A), Crows (H), Dogs (H) ? Playing like their coach used to ? not talented but throw themselves into the contest come what may. They are not going to beat the better sides, however there are plenty of sides below them that they are more than capable of beating as has been the case in 3 of last 4. Those who took the $10 for the spoon have egg on their face.

    11. Melbourne: (-3), 10th, 3-3, LWW, Dogs (H), Eagles (H), Port (H) ? Had a letdown against the Roos after some good form. This will happen to the young sides. Melbourne supporters yet to get on board are still considering the merits of an Mt Hotham ski pass versus a Demons membership. The vagaries of the draw give them 3 consecutive home games. Go figure? Need to win at least 2 of these.

    12. Essendon: (+2), 12th, 2-4, WLL, Port (H), Saints (A), Tigers (H) ? A win against a putrid Hawks may have given a glimmer of hope. Folks on the Bombers forums are going nuts for Hurley/Gumby, or is it Gurley? People, any side including the Tigers would have won on the weekend. If they have any claims for success in 2010 they must win this week. I would rather your money on them than mine.

    13. West Coast Eagles: (0), 14th, 1-5, LWL, Hawthorn (H), Dees (A), Saints (H) ? I haven?t got much positive to say unfortunately, just fortunate that there are 3 worse sides at the moment. A win against the Hawks is a good chance but if you hold accom in Melbourne for September...sell, sell, sell.

    14. Hawthorn: (-2), 13th, 1-5, LLL, Eagles (A), Tigers (A), Blues (A) ? It?s like they forgot to flush, and a brown and gold mess is festering in the bowl. 5 losses in a row. All hope gone. See you next year. And, coach...see you at Warracknabeal 3rds. Three away games in a row doesn?t help. Will be playing for a long wooden trophy (that doubles as a stirring implement) against the Tigers in 2 weeks.

    15. Adelaide: (0), 15th, 0-6, LLL, Tigers (H), Roos (A), Lions (H) ? Stink. Need change, and fast.

    16. Richmond: (0), 16th, 0-6, LLL, Crows (A), Hawks (H), Bombers (A) ? Put up a valiant effort against the Cats for about 13 seconds then caved like small girls. The next three represent their only chance to avoid a well deserved spoon.
    Last edited by Rabid Mongrel; 5 May 2010, 08:10 PM.
  • cruiser
    What the frack!
    • Jul 2004
    • 6114

    #2
    Love it Rabid. Actually looked forward to it this week and you dont dissappoint. Thanks for entertaining us with your analysis and thoughts.
    Last edited by cruiser; 5 May 2010, 09:13 PM.
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    • Big Al
      Veterans List
      • Feb 2005
      • 7007

      #3
      Terrific again Cujo... Only 1 point though and that is, I know a lot of small girls that are tougher than Richmond so another analogy might be needed. How about "caved like a Labor politician"
      Last edited by Big Al; 6 May 2010, 08:11 AM.
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      • hot potato
        Sir Ashmole Gruntbucket
        • Jun 2007
        • 1122

        #4
        You have potential Mongrel, and I'm looking out for it now as well. Some excellent entertainment value in your writng.
        even tho The Cats sit 4-2, I think they deserved a + 1 at least last week.

        Please keep em coming.

        hp
        "He was proud of us when we won and he was still proud of us when we lost' Tami Roos about Paul Sept 06.

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        • Wardy
          The old Boiler!
          • Sep 2003
          • 6676

          #5
          Excellent - a good laugh always guaranteed - looking forward to all future reports.
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          • ScottH
            It's Goodes to cheer!!
            • Sep 2003
            • 23665

            #6
            Poor Tigers!!

            If we win this week, will we take top spot??

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            • CJK
              Human
              • Apr 2006
              • 2170

              #7
              Good stuff
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              • Jewels
                On the Rookie List
                • Oct 2006
                • 3258

                #8
                Love your work Rabs, i also look forward to your weekly review.

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                • Rabid Mongrel
                  On the Rookie List
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 44

                  #9
                  Thank you all.

                  I used to take this to a wider audience, however if I made any comment that was even remotely critical of a side my inbox was filled with hatemail. In fact I had even been "yellow-carded" by a mod for being citical of Knights and the fine job he was doing.

                  Anyways, I'll try and maintain the motivation and keep posting here.

                  If anyone thinks there is another forum/medium to post these then let me know.

                  Cheers, RM.

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                  • Mike_B
                    Peyow Peyow
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 6267

                    #10
                    Always a good read, well thought out with a touch of humour thrown in.

                    The one comment I would make is around Geelong losing out on talented youth - sure they don't have as many fresh faces coming through, but guys like Duncan look more than capable of matching it with the big guns. Perhaps they are lifted by those around them and only time will tell, but I think there are teams around with far greater list management problems than the Cats.

                    I'm on the Chandwagon!!!

                    If you cannot compete for the premiership, it's better to be young and exciting than middle-aged and dowdy.

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                    • Doctor J.
                      Senior Player
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 1310

                      #11
                      Rabid, another top read.

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                      • AnnieH
                        RWOs Black Sheep
                        • Aug 2006
                        • 11332

                        #12
                        "Helped by their genetically modified human/giraffe hybrid" = gold!!

                        "Kardinia Park (as it should be known, Skilled Stadium pfffft)" = I still call it Kardinia too!!

                        "Folks on the Bombers forums are going nuts for Hurley/Gumby, or is it Gurley?" = I'm crying wtih laugher.

                        "It?s like they forgot to flush, and a brown and gold mess is festering in the bowl." = Tears, I tells ya. Tears.
                        Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
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