What to watch this weekend: the goalkicking race is heating up between Wade and Fridge, Shutts, Dullard and Cragg, Cuzner and Big Azza. Keep an eye on it under Season Statistics on the AFLO web page.
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Etobicoke Kangaroos vs Central Blues
Roos and Blues kick off
#AFLOrd5 and it's a crucial hit out for both teams. The Blues played well against Ottawa last week and aren't proving the pushovers they were earlier in the season. They need to keep up with the pack to slide into finals contention so will be motivated to knock off Etobicoke. The Roos are a genuine contender this season and with top Canadian plaayers like Matata and Bridson back playing well they can beat anyone.
Phantom Prediction: Roos by 24
Broadview Hawks vs High Park Demons
Uh oh! High Park just copped a 230 point beat down and now they have to face up to the undefeated back to back champs who are coming off there own 120 point win. Shuttleworth was missing last week and no word yet on whether hes back in this week but if the Hawks have Cragg and Shuttleworth playing this one could be messy. Only hope for the Dees is the 9:30am start time, hopefully the Hawks are still asleep.
Phantom Prediction: Hawks by 100
Grand River Gargoyles vs Toronto Dingos
This will be a really interesting game up in GUelph.
#Gargoyles are not getting the results and have had close losses to the Rebels and Roos in recent weeks but they are a good side, especially at home. The Dingos have been in top form nearly knocking off the Hawks and then beating on the Demons but still only 2-2. If Dyer has to do too much in the ruck the Dingos could be too strong around the ground but if Grand River have full numbers at home they could cause an upset. Phantom is leaning upset with Dingos complacent after a big win.
Phantom Prediction: Gargoyles by 9
Hamilton Wildcats vs Toronto Eagles
Richmond v West Coast just finished with the Eagles running out winners by 20 points. Phantom is picking the same margin and outcome. Eagles will be kicking themselves about the draw last week against the Rebels as they stay in that mid pack on the ladder as a result. Hamilton will be hoping for big numbers again this week so they can get back on track and play closer to the form they had early in the season.
Phantom Prediction: Eagles by 20
Ottawa Swans vs Toronto Rebels
GAME OF THE ROUND and if the Rebels hadnt kicked 8 behinds last week it would be classified as a barn burning matchup with both teams sitting 3-1. Instead the Rebels face dropping 6 points in 2 weeks if they lose in the capital. Ottawa's multiple goalkickers are still causing problems for other teams and they got goals from big forwards last week to compliment the smaller half forwards. Both teams like to load up from half back so this game should be fast and furious on the road like surface at Rideau.
Phantom Prediction: Rebels by 8
Well, until next week.. Keep on kicking on footy heads!
-The Ghost Who Handballs