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Doran Smith is a passionate sports fan. He predominantly follows AFL, football and cricket. He has a Commerce Degree majoring in Accounting and Business Law. He also does some freelance writing.
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The second match day had ten intriguing games. There were no scoreless draws, which is quite remarkable.
The story of the round was that Jarryd Roughead may have played his last game of footy at AFL level.
It was a thoroughly entertaining opening weekend of the Premier League, despite the fact that there were two scoreless draws.
The race to feature in September heated up across an exciting round.
There may only have been three out of nine games that had a margin of less than 20 points, but there were plenty of issues that came to the fore.
Rounds 12 to 18 have put yet more AFL coaches under the microscope.
Based on the first 17 Rounds of the 2019 AFL season I have picked my All Australian team.
There was a mixture of close games and one-sided matches, but few contests that were in between. It was great to get back to discussing the footy and not have any controversy. The race for the finals is well and truly alive. There were four games with a margin of three goals or less, but […]
With the byes done it was back to nine games in Round 15, and once again there was controversy in the AFL.
Round 14 was the last of the three consecutive Rounds where the three teams had a bye.
Round 12 was all about raising money for MND, which was inspired by Neil Daniher.
Rounds 7-11 has put more coaches under the microscope – or even out of a job. Brad Scott left North Melbourne after Round 10 after heavy criticism of his coaching.
Based on the first 11 rounds of the 2019 AFL season, I have picked my All Australian team.
There were a few issues that will be talked about from Round 11 in the AFL.
The highest margin in the nine games that were played in Round 10 was 31 points in the game between Hawthorn and Port Adelaide.
Four of Round 9’s nine games were decided by a margin of three goals or less.
The Hawks’ defeat of the Giants was the only game in Round 8 decided by a margin of over five goals.
I have formulated the top three players from every team; these are the players that a team could least afford to lose in their Round 8 match as far as team structure is concerned.
That’s why I suggested relegation, so there is no debate regarding tanking.
What happened? AFL Round 21, 2019
The Eagles showed plenty of class when they were challenged, but the Crows put up a good fight!
What happened? AFL Round 21, 2019
They aren’t tanking, just lacking effort and confidence.
What happened? AFL Round 21, 2019
We will find out this weekend when the Eagles play Richmond.
What happened? AFL Round 21, 2019
Your right, the Bulldogs were outstanding in the first half.
The Pies could find it tough to win against the Suns. Who’s going to curtail the influence of Day?
Witts will want to show how good he really in his dual with Grundy. Who will win that battle?
Most of all who will play De Goey’s role?
What happened? AFL Round 19, 2019
A lot of the players selected were consistent every week.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Thanks, but it wasn’t my intention to stir the pot, just stay true to myself.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Even more challenging; that is a fantastic idea, will need a long time to formulate that team!
My All Australian side after Round 17
That’s something I will look into; outstanding challenge, will definitely be a difficult, but interesting and fun one though; need a few weeks to work that team out!
My All Australian side after Round 17
Don’t think the Cats will win the premiership the way they are playing at the moment.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Naughton has helped the Bulldogs possibly make the finals. I have to respectfully disagree about Cameron. Tom Lynch (Richmond) has been great lately, but deserved to be dropped earlier in the season.
My All Australian side after Round 17
I find your comment extremely refreshing! that’s exactly what I was trying to do; give my personal opinion and not be influenced by any outside forces!
My All Australian side after Round 17
Neither, he won’t be in the AA team for sure, but I believe he deserves the honour of being selected in the team.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Good team, thanks for providing feedback. 12 out of 22 from my team!
My All Australian side after Round 17
But I don’t believe Cameron or anyone else warrants a spot and Bont is normally selected at full forward and people often get selected out of position in AA.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Thanks for that, don’t believe that any key forward warrants selection.
My All Australian side after Round 17
There may be another Leicester, who knows!
What happened? Premier League match day 1, 2019-20