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Any tackle of a QB now is a potential penalty for roughing the passer ... not the referee's fault either. The rulemakers are at fault The grey areas in the NFL could get to be as bad as the AFL where the rulemakers bring in rulings thus causing numerous footy supporters to blame the umpires as if it is somehow their fault. Can of worms well and truly opened and we are going to see inconsistent rulings all season. In fact, it is already happening. If I was 'Joe supporter' I'd be blaming the Refs for Green Bay being deprived of a victory but I am not doing that and never would. Green Bay could easily be the beneficiary of a similar decision down the track. My view is from an overall perspective ... all our teams are going to be on the wrong side of this ruling as the season progresses. By the way, I never once complained about the 2 tackles that resulted in 2 broken collarbones to Aaron Rodgers. Those injuries were on McCarthy and to a lesser extent, Rodgers himself.

You forgot to mention that the Matthews hit wasn't exactly illegal ... if they're are going to pay that all season then we may as well play tackle-free football. Still, it made no difference to the overall result because you win some and lose some. You take the good with the bad (the rub of the green) But that tackle by Matthews was just a normal tackle to the body. Ridiculous ruling. Vikings played well though and were unlucky not to win it ... 2 field goal attempts to win it went astray.

Best Bet Strike Rate 24: 7 - 4 - 4 Australian Group & Listed Races And here's the 'George Main Stakes' & 'Makybe Diva Stakes' from yesterday ...

No need to apologise DZ as I was late with my tips as well ... just reckon we need a cut-off point as time goes on much like the racing tips . We need to be able to use the tips from others so it's not necessarily about our own thoughts. I'm probably going to start looking from Thursday onwards with a view to picking 2 tips that involves events to be played from Sat arvo onwards. It might mean passing up a Friday night event but for the benefit of others, it suits better. Wadda might be absent for a while too with the overseas trip. As for the Packers/Bears game, I gave my thoughts here on that outcome.

I was late with my tips as well DZ ... makes putting together a multi a tad difficult! I propose that we try and get our tips in before lunchtime Saturday or better still, on the Friday night as previously mooted. And the games involved should be from Saturday arvo onwards through to the Monday morning games so as to create a window where we can collate the tips and add-on or reshuffle to suit. Friday night/Saturday morning games just doesn't allow enough time. Just a thought because the idea is quite sound. There's plenty of options from mid-Saturday arvo onwards including the Demons game next week - and the game after of course! ?

8 lots of tips in so far ... A shout out reminder to @DemonDave @titan_uranus @layzie & @Dr. Gonzo Remembering that 2 points are on offer this week.

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My main interest was the +2.5 goals line for the match ... seemed a 'moral' with this clash. Didn't watch as I'm in full footy mode this weekend. Home match for Tottenham too so it could have been presumed that they'd have gone at your blokes.

Ha ha! You are right Layz but If we are to win a flag I want to win it against a despised opponent who have a strong following. Let's make it memorable. But of course, it's one week at a time (slaps oneself - back on the straight & narrow)

It's great being part of the conversation too ... we now get to size things up. The good news is that we should be able to get into this position again moving forward ... add 3 more top players (plus Hoges & Lever) in the off-season and they won't be able to stop us.

One week at a time Wadda, one week at a time! But if we can get that far (mozz factor deactivated) I'd much rather face the Tigers or Pies. And no, I am not getting ahead of myself or any of that bathwater nonsense! ??

'Old school' so I want these imposters (GWS) out of our finals. I want our team to beat proper footy teams as we progress (hopefully progress) Never said the same about the Eagles, Crows, Port & Freo ... footy states that deserved representation. I still hate Collingwood though - sheer unadulterated hatred. Pure hate.

Best Bets Saturday 9.30pm Match Score + 2.5 Goals Tottenham vs Liverpool $1.67 Saturday Midight Match Score + 2.5 Goals Newcastle vs Arsenal $1.70

We need to something ... the loser goes home. Now playing with house money after landing the trifecta with Miss Fabulass. The 'Frankel' filly looks to have a big future. A huge turn of foot. Wonder if Singo has shouted the bar yet? He's got a nice horse for the future!

Winx just way too good for that field ... the Turnball Stakes & Cox Plate awaits but the mighty mare is as good as ever. Hard to see Winx getting beaten and there is talk that the connections might continue on to the Sydney Autumn. Why not? Nice collect for you DZ with 'I Am a Star' ... it was due but the odds were attractive. Casey need to get a wriggle on

With Fighting Harada out I had a bit on 'Brutal' instead ... fought extremely hard to the line and won. Looks a very likely type leading all the way with the long straight involved. Casey playing well in the Prelim ... keep the wins coming! ?

Scratched at the barrier BM ... the horse can't take a trick!

And Cliff's Edge couldn't get out after having the perfect run ... not to worry, the win last night makes up for any losses today. Still, there's a ways to go today DZ

We have come a long way. Men on a mission this year but we'll be playing finals for the foreseeable future as well. The future is bright. An even contribution from all the team members too. Goodwin has got us playing as a real team - no weak links, total team. If we bring the same intensity next week, we'll win and progress. Lookout Eagles, we're coming your way!

3 Best Bets so far ... Flemington Race 3 No.5 Cliffs Edge (place only) $3.20 Randwick Race 5 No.2 Pierata $3.40 Flemington Race 8 No.3 Native Soldier $3.30 Combined odds (boosted) 33-1 Good luck all and Go the Mighty Demons Tonight!

No, Rodgers has overachieved. Much like Robbie Flower did at the Demons. Robbie would have gotten into the team of the century if our team had have had more success. The cruel reality. The Packers have underachieved in more rrcent times but it's not like we've been a basket-case. Many NFL fans of poorly performed teams are probably envious of Green Bay. But from an overall perspective it is different again #13 # Green & Gold ??

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Good choice Wadda ... was tossing up between Native Soldier & Cliff's Edge and then saw the place odds for Cliff's Edge and that swayed me. Seemed overs for such a classy galloper. And Native Soldier has real speed and is getting better. A good 'Get-On' Enjoy your trip mate ... we'll be barracking hard here for the Demons tomorrow night. Most people I've spoken to have tipped us so we're in with more than a chance.

Best Bet Flemington Race 3 No.5 Cliff's Edge - Place $3.20 (win showing $14.00) Getting back to it's right distance after starting off its campaign over 1100m 2 weeks ago ... back in February ran 2 sizzling times with a win & a 2nd in two Group 3 races over 1200m & 1400m. Hutchy's best bet of the day as well (to win) but the place dividend is decent enough.

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