Now that shane is including the blogs under the bright lights of the "Latest Headlines" section of this esteemed site, I guess I should explain the rules again for those who came in late. Both of you.
The rules are simple, it is not the ladder, obviously. I try to avoid reading the ladder when doing this. It is my reflection of how well each team is travelling at the moment. It takes in to account the relative strengths of the teams played more than just wins and losses. It takes in to account off field events, injuries, suspensions and all that stuff.
By now you've realised that it is totally meaningless and very subjective, and you've realised why 1 out of every 2 people who read it, won't read them again.
So, on we go with this week's edition. Last week's position in brackets.
- 1. Geebung (1) - SURPRISE!! It struck me that this would have been a horrible week to be associated with Geelong as a player, staff member or supporter. Win by less than 100pts and it was unsatisfactory. How bad is that? Absolutely nothing to gain.
- 2. Hawkies (2) - Remember when these guys lead the league in hair treatments and "guys most likely to pose nude in male magazines"? Now they're punching everything that moves and winning games with 1 qtr of footy. Silly Fact: The top 2 sides in this list do NOT play each other until round 17. How freakin ridiculous.
- 3. Collywobblers (4) - Isn't it amazing how a bloke (Medders) becomes so much better whilst doing nothing different other than changing his jumper? Dense, Ox & Bruthe made me vomit 3 times in the first quarter before I had to switch to a "Missouri Sky" CD as audio whilst I watched the game. I realised then that there are actually NO commentators I can stand to listen too. Man, do I miss the Grybas, Healey and Carey combo.
- 4. Cows (5) - Is there such a thing as a season ruining win? If so these guys probably just had it. They have the Hawks and us in the next fortnight, which were going to be tough anyway. Then it's their bye against Carlton and easing back against North and then Melbourne. The toll from the Showdown could see them drop some of those winnable games.
- 5. Siddannie (7) - The second of 3 teams in a row that are currently making my pre-season rankings list look like the work of someone with the footy IQ of Glen Jackovic. I think the Swans may be the best chance to stay this high.
- 6. Western Bullies (8) - And now the 3rd giving me the hat-trick. I'm still not convinced they will go this well all year but if they do Mr. Eade will have done some job I reckon.
- 7. Aints (3) - A pretty large drop but a VERY average result. They are also a victim of my own logic in forming this list. I don't rate the Bullies and they got smashed by them. As such I will have my vengeance upon them.
- 8. Freo (9) - Some would expect a bigger jump after the win against sin city. I look at it this way. We played in tough-ish conditions against a revved up bottom 4 side who were at home and desperate. It was a good win but nothing to get too excited about, good teams beat bad teams. This week is a chance to get some momentum up heading in to the trip to AAMI and the week after against the Cats.
- 9. Brissie (6) - Port, Hawks, Demons, Cats. That's their next month. That is why the loss to the Swans could be costly.
- 10. Essenscum (13) - Only beat up on the Bloooooze and struggled in doing it, yet they are better than anyone below them. For now.
- 11. Shoulda Gone North (12) - I have a 16 month old daughter. I get upset with her when she cries half as much as Deano. Yet this bloke is expected to get these guys in the finals? PUH LEEZE.
- 12. The Port Nuff-Nuffs (10) - Your opponent is your hated rival and you have them down to 5 fit guys and a young girl on a gurney. You're fit, fired up and haven't won a game yet. You've got momentum in a close game. You lose? You suck!!!
- 13. John W & The Easy Beats (11) - I like having a bunny. This bunny doesn't need me to feed or water it or worry about it shagging anything and breeding. They tried hard and lost. It gets worse, there is broken Glass everywhere and they could well have no Cox. After every loss there is always next week...Sydney...or the next week...Port...or the next week...Bullies...or...Daniel Rich.
- 14. Moonlight.
- 15. Daylight.
- Tie - Dees, Carltank, Tiggers in no order. Can you split them?