Go the Biff

Didn't worry Eddie McGuire when he headed Athletics Australia & shunted them off Olympic Park

Yet another reason this mob give me the Con Britts. We finally get a home game against them at the G and they are going like a busted and thousands of the buggers will elect the TV option. We can't even make a decent quid out of them

For some ridiculous reason I still have mine stashed in a cupboard. They were great on dry tracks and so comfortable compared to other boots (also had the Jenkins in my youth - still shudder at the thought of the blisters they gave). At my low level we played on a lot of bog grounds so the old Adidas Strikers - screw in stops - often got a run ahead of the La Platas. Also good boots.

For those wanting another look Casey Demons v Sandy Zebs replay Looks like AFL On Demand are ramping things up a bit. Live streaming of all VFL games is now a thing as is putting up the games for replay a day or so later. Looks like you can't cast it though which is somewhat annoying. Still, better than nothing

ANB has always had the work ethic, team ethos & stamina to play his role in the team. The single biggest difference in the last 18 months - 2 years (and I'm with @Clint Bizkiton this). Clean hands. He was a fumbling machine, up there with the likes of Simon Godfrey & "Tackles" McKenzie. The times I've sat in the stands wishing for a sniper rifle as ANB turned potential scoring chains into turnovers as he failed to take the ball cleanly ! Fumbles invite pressure and at the speed at which AFL footy is played, the split second it takes you to recover the ball means you're tackled. Or your disposal is rushed & inaccurate. Or an option downfield is covered. Or the next link in the chain has run forward of where you can get the ball to him. So I can't pay enough credit to Nibbler for turning this around. He must have put an unbelievable amount of work into his skills to become a "one-touch" player.

Like most of Ralph's offerings he gives the impression he's telling you something while telling you absolutely nothing. He's wasted in the footy media. A highly successful career in public office has gone begging. Luke's manager will be loving this. His young client's profile is being pushed further skyward and his value to Melbourne & all other suitors is appreciating by the week. I hope he signs for MFC - in his own good time - for obvious selfish reasons but also for young Luke himself. I can't begin to imagine the pressure he'd be under should he return to WA. He'd be seen as a saviour & messiah and the scrutiny on his performance would be intense. The goldfish bowl over west is a hell of a lot smaller and contains fewer fish. Even for someone who appears as laid back as Luke, that would be hard to handle. There a quite a few cautionary tales about unhappy homecomings. He's still a very, very young man

Times have changed. Only got oranges in my day

Yep. Bloody good one too Brad Hardie won his Brownlow in a similar role. Back then you were playing on knackered resting rovers so running off them was no great challenge. A couple of handy types playing permanent forward stitched him up though. I think Brian Wilson kicked 7 or 8 on poor old Brad while Leigh Matthews monstered him for a lazy 11. Keith Greig may have gone to a half back flank towards the end of his career but won his two Brownlows playing on the wing. Decent player. Probably the second best winger of his era.

Same old story with Port. When the whips are cracking, too much is left to too few. Boak, Wines & Robbie Gray. And Gray's body is failing him. The likes of Rozee, Duursma & Butters are often lauded but until they become genuine contested midfielders, they'll remain icing on a crumbly cake. My footy tips also hate Freo

Mitch Brown highlights v Sandy Zebs

Never thought the day would come where I was defending Mitch Robinson but I feel for the poor bloke. He could have gone full Michael Long / Troy Simmonds and caused some serious damage but instead he stopped and braced for oncoming contact. To my eye he displayed & exercised his duty of care. His only other option, given the speed of the incident, was to "flop". Had he done so, yes, contact would have been avoided but he'd have been mocked for the rest of his career and there'd be a conga line of former players / commentators going "soft" and "that's not good enough". The game remains a 360 degree contact sport. At speed. Despite all best efforts from players & administrators, accidents will still happen. Not every incident needs a scapegoat.

Salem undergoes minor procedure

I was pleasantly surprised that they led with video highlights of his skills. Balls was a superb kick off both sides, an excellent overhead mark, had great hands and was solid one on one when playing in defence. Was also pleased they didn't drag out the Wallace incident. Although Rodney left them more than enough material to not have to go there. His 'retirement" was weird. What a way to find out !

Then he should have articulated those issues rather than tee off on a single selection issue which Morris reported correctly. Instead he's made himself look like a goose. A rather unstable goose at that. There can be no doubt that the spray at Morris was pre planned but he stuffed it up and it reflects poorly on his club FWIW I've always liked Bevo since he used to sport the #24 for our great club. And I can't stand Morris, simpering twit that he is. Nothing about him seems appealing and I wish he barracked for someone else. But tonight it's Morris 1, Bevo minus about 100

Yep. We're on to Cincinnatti

The US national anthem must be the most slaughtered song in history

Nearly forgot. Good luck @Gorgoroth. Somewhere in my wardrobe is an old LA Rams guernsey. No. 29 which I believe was Eric Dickerson at the time. Real old ! So, in honour of my old guernsey I'm tipping Rams 31 over Bengals 21

Bengals 21 @ Chiefs 31 49ers 24 @ Rams 21

Bengals 21 @ Titans 28 49ers 27 @ Packers 24 Rams 24 @ Bucs 31 Bills 24 @ Chiefs 31

Here are my darts at the board Raiders 13 @ Bengals 24 Pats 27 @ Bills 24 Eagles 17 @ Tampa 35 49ers 27 @ Dallas 24 Steelers 17 @ KC 31 Arizona 27 @ LA Rams 31

Cheers Macca. I like the Might & Power reference a helluva lot better than the one I came up with. Thought I'd Bradbury'd this. Did anyone score a point in the last month ? Thanks again for running the comp. It's a great way to keep a broader interest in the NFL aside from the teams I have an interest in.

5 - Zanker 4 - L. Pearce 3 - Hanks 2 - Lampard 1 - Sherriff

Colts, Chiefs, Titans

Chiefs, Bucs, Rams