Here is my preview for Round 6
SATURDAY
Frankston(1-4 12th) vs Collingwood(3-2 7th) at Frankston 1:10pm(ABC1 TV Live)
(Curtain Raiser Frankston Dolphins vs Frankston Rovers U16 game starts at 10:15am,"I Love Frankston Football Day" activities start at 12noon, Gold Coin Donation is admission to this game)
Last time they met: Rd 19 2009 at Visy Park. Collingwood 17-21(123) def Frankston 7-5(47).
Collingwood had a comfortable 5 goal win over Geelong while the Dolphins had their 3rd straight big loss this time to the Roosters. Collingwood should win this game but hopefully the Dolphins will put up a good performance.
Stats
1st Quarter: Fston 1-4(14th) Cwood 2-1-2(5th)
2nd Quarter: Fston 3-2(5th) Cwood 2-3(7th)
3rd Quarter: Fston 1-4(13th) Cwood 2-3(8th)
4th Quarter: Fston 0-5(14th) Cwood 2-2-1(8th)
My Tip: Collingwood by 29pts
Coburg Tigers(1-4 11th) vs Williamstown(4-1 2nd) at ABD Group Stadium,Coburg 2pm
(Reserves curtain raiser starts at 11am)
Last time they met: Rd 13 2009 at Williamstown. Williamstown 19-5(119) def Coburg Tigers 18-8(116).
Williamstown are coming off the great escape against Werribee while the Tigers were smashed by the Scorpions. It is hard to see the Tigers getting over the line despite them playing at home.
Stats
1st Quarter: Cob T 1-4(13th) Will 3-2(4th)
2nd Quarter: Cob T 3-2(4th) Will 4-1(2nd)
3rd Quarter: Cob T 0-5(14th) Will 1-4(12th)
4th Quarter: Cob T 3-2(7th) Will 4-1(1st)
My Tip: Williamstown by 34pts
Box Hill Hawks(3-2 6th) vs Port Melbourne(3-2 8th) at Box Hill 2pm
(Reserves curtain raiser starts at 11am)
Last they met: 2009 1st Semi Final at TEAC Oval. Port Melbourne 20-12(132) def Box Hill Hawks 19-14(128).
These 2 sides played one of the best games ever when they last met in last years finals series. Port are coming off a great win against the Zebras while Hawks outlasted the Bullants. If this game comes close to anything like the game in the finals last year it will be another classic.
Stats
1st Quarter: BHH 5-0(1st) Pt Melb 2-3(10th)
2nd Quarter: BHH 2-3(12th) Pt Melb 2-3(9th)
3rd Quarter: BHH 2-3(9th) Pt Melb 3-2(6th)
4th Quarter: BHH 2-3(10th) Pt Melb 3-2(6th)
My Tip: Box Hill Hawks by 2pts
Casey Scorpions(4-1 3rd) vs Northern Bullants(2-3 9th) at Casey Fields 2pm
(Reserves Curtain Raiser starts at 11am)
Last time they met: Rd 10 2009 at Visy Park. Casey Scorpions 14-11(95) def Northern Bullants 9-5(59).
Casey smashed Coburg while the Bullants lost to the Hawks on the weekend. The Bullants need a win to get back on track but Casey are always hard to beat at home and should win this game.
Stats
1st Quarter: Casey 2-2-1(8th) Nth Bull 2-2-1(6th)
2nd Quarter: Casey 3-2(3rd) Nth Bull 5-0(1st)
3rd Quarter: Casey 4-1(5th) Nth Bull 2-3(9th)
4th Quarter: Casey 3-1-1(4th) Nth Bull 3-2(5th)
My Tip: Casey Scorpions by 19pts
Sandringham(4-1 5th) vs Bendigo Bombers(4-1 4th) at Trevor Barker Oval,Sandringham 2pm
(Reserves Curtain Raiser Sandringham vs Frankston starts at 11am)
Last time they met: Rd 16 2009 at Windy Hill. Sandringham 14-15(99) def Bendigo Bombers 12-8(80).
Bendigo had a good win over the Gold Coast to register their 4th straight win(1st time they have done that since 2005). Sandy came back to earth with a thud after being smashed by the Borough. This should be a great game and I think Bendigo can cause an upset here and make it 5 in a row.
Stats
1st Quarter: Sand 4-1(2nd) Bend 2-2-1(7th)
2nd Quarter: Sand 1-4(14th) Bend 2-3(10th)
3rd Quarter: Sand 5-0(2nd) Bend 4-1(3rd)
4th Quarter: Sand 2-3(11th) Bend 4-1(3rd)
My Tip: Bendigo Bombers by 8pts
Gold Coast(0-4-1 13th) vs Geelong(1-4 10th) at Frankhuaser Reserve,Southport 2pm)
(AFLQ State League Curtain Raisers Southport vs Morningside Reserves at 9am,Seniors at 11:15am)
1st meeting between these 2 sides
Geelong lost to Collingwood while the Gold Coast were competitive again but Bendigo managed to hold off the Coasters. Nathan Ablett should make a return from injury for the Gold Coast against his former club. Gold Coast are getting closer to their first win and I think this could be the week.
Stats
1st Quarter: Gld Cst 2-3(9th) Geelong 2-3(11th)
2nd Quarter: Gld Cst 2-3(8th) Geelong 3-2(6th)
3rd Quarter: Gld Cst 1-4(10th)Geelong 2-3(7th)
4th Quarter: Gld Cst 0-4-1(13th) Geelong 2-3(9th)
My Tip: Gold Coast by 1pt
SUNDAY
North Ballarat(4-1 1st) vs Werribee(0-4-1 14th) at Eureka Stadium 2pm(Live webcast at www.vfl.com.au from 1pm)
(Reserves curtain raiser from 11am)
Last time they met: Rd 15 2009 at Eureka Stadium. Werribee 11-15(81) def North Ballarat 7-12(54).
Werribee were dominate against Willy for 3 quarters until they were outscored 11 goals to 2 in the last to lose by 5 goals. North Ballarat moved back to the top of the ladder after smashing the Dolphins. This is always an interesting match between the 2 North Melbourne aligned teams but the Roosters should win comfortably.
Stats
1st Quarter: Nth Ball 3-2(3rd) Werribee 1-3-1(12th)
2nd Quarter: Nth Ball 1-4(13th) Werribee 2-3(11th)
3rd Quarter: Nth Ball 5-0(1st) Werribee 1-4(11th)
4th Quarter: Nth Ball 4-1(2nd) Werribee 1-3-1(12th)
My Tip: North Ballarat by 47pts
