Macca

The VFL is much like the Sheffield Shield in cricket. Absolutely necessary but heavily subsidised ($$$'s) And no longer any room on FTA TV for either competition. Not enough people want to watch it ODI's in cricket went the same way once t20 became the preferred choice There's just too much other big-time sport to watch (or attend) these days Tennis has record numbers as does the F1's. Then there's the big 4 USA sports and the various soccer competitions

Small Faces with a couple

In the lead up to the SB, I'll post up a few 'Mic'd Up' extended highlights of previous SB's Starting off with NE / Atlanta from 2017 (Super Bowl LI) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6EXrewbmzkY&pp=ygUVbWljJ2QgdXAgc3VwZXIgYm93bCBM2AYx0gcJCXwKAYcqIYzv

Our very own 'Diamond Jim' Tilbrook played as a punter for the Portland Storm in 1974 in the short-lived 'World Football League' He was later 'considered' by the New York Jets!

Yep, a Divisional rival vs no one's 'other' favourite team (NE) It's like watching Coll vs Ess on Anzac day! But either Darnold or Maye will be SB Champs ... who would have thought? And I know it's 10 years ago, but I'd still be dirty if I was a Seattle fan on the back of somehow losing that SB back then The opposition (N.E) did not want Seattle to hand the ball off to Marshawn Lynch, so what do Seattle do?!!

And we've got some Australian representation in the SB with Michael Dickson as Seattle's punter (and holder) A 29yo, originally from Sydney and as a teenager, was in the Swans academy He is the highest paid* punter in the NFL and has previously held the record for the highest average punt distance *Currently in his 1st year of a 4 year contract at Seattle worth $16.2Million (overall)

Seattle are listed as -5.0 point favourites but I'd have the number at -3.5 Seattle's D can be awesome and that strength should get them over the line But you never know in this sport, as teams can score a TD in all sorts of different ways ... there's a reasonable amount of luck (or bad luck) involved

Ha ha! Lame? I reckon it's a terrific match-up ... a re-match of the 2015 SB In 2015 we saw that famous finish where Seattle decided not to hand off to Beast-Mode, 1 or 2 yards shy of the TD zone! What's the bet that story will be re-visited in the next 2 weeks??!

Makes you wonder why the Vikes got rid of Darnold, after a 14 & 3 record last season

Leaderboard Tipping Comp 22 - Macca 20 - BDA 17 - Go the Biff 16 - ElDiablo14, Clintosaurus 15 - Gorgoroth 9 - Dee Zephyr 2 - layzie

Tough luck, @Gorgoroth Hard to win in Seattle and I reckon you win, if the game was in L.A

It's like they've failed maths. Play the percentages Sometimes a field goal is invaluable

Rams stop the drive and now it's up to Stafford & the running game

Might come down to which team has the ball last ... but the Rams need to restrict Seattle to a field goal (tops) on this drive

There's still heaps of time left but the Rams have to stop Seattle from scoring (somehow)

Darnold was hurried there. Good D from the Rams 90 seconds to score again ... Seattle first to receive in the 2nd half?

Rams are right in this and that was a decent drive. Might even quieten down the crowd!!

Lots of noise (distraction) and home field calls (or non calls) You're not just up against Seattle (the team)

Rams did well to hold them to a field goal ... just a 1 score game despite Seattle marching down the field

Leaderboard Tipping Comp 19 - Macca 17 - BDA 16 - ElDiablo14, Clintosaurus 15 - Gorgoroth 14 - Go the Biff 9 - Dee Zephyr 2 - layzie Remaining tips Rams 1-6 (Gorgoroth, Clintosaurus, ElDiablo, layzie) Rams 13+ (Dee Zephyr) Seattle 7-12 (BDA, Go the Biff, Macca)

Good luck tomorrow, Gorg You'll need to start well and have minimum errors throughout the game. Won't be easy with that crowd in full voice I'd prefer if the Rams win, but have tipped Seattle

Tips, gentleman! @layzie @Gorgoroth

Patriots 1-6 Seattle 7-12

There are marketing components to the player fees Needs a decent TV audience that is duly satisfied with the spectacle Can't be bruise-free and then there's the injury factor (major injuries especially) Needs a lot to go right, DJ

Sold out!! Minimum $50 entry for adults Players to receive $20k - $45k each