AFL seems determined to destroy me this year. NRL is lulling me into a false sense of security. State of Origin 2 is on Wednesday. A stronger Queensland team will struggle if the forwards can’t at least hold their own. NRL (last round 6/8; season tally 72/107) Souths Melbourne Cronulla Saint George AFL (last round …
The long weekend (what’s that?) means both football codes are stretching from Thursday to Monday this week. Even with the AFL a couple of games short to accommodate the mid-season byes. The trend of reasonable NRL results and diabolical AFL picks continues. NRL (last round 6/7; season tally 66/99) Melbourne Lottoland Eagles Brisbane Gold Coast …
Black armband week. Dominant performance by New South Wales over a Queensland team that didn’t look like it had much to offer. The passion of the players was great, too. So often in club and even test footy there’s a look of easy come – easy go. AFL felt a little more settled, with the …
Shortened round in the NRL because of State of Origin Game 1. I’ll tip Queensland, but it’s the most even looking series for a while. Hoping existing combinations get Queensland up while NSW get used to each other. The AFL still looks like it could be anyone’s competition this year. Collingwood got an unexpected boost …
mgpcpastor's blog 