Round 8 Results
Adelaide 14.15 (99) d Richmond 14.6 (90)
The crows took the points against a spirited Tigers outfit.
Richo out for a month or two with a facial injury may pave the way for Kingsely’s debut, as he kicked 5 in the twos.
Essendon 18.19 (127) d Brisbane Lions 8.15 (63)
Vintage form from Hird and a career best game from Watson allowed the Dons to have the wood over the Lions from early in the game.
Geelong 14.10 (94) d Fremantle 10.9 (69)
The cats proved once again that when they get their act together they are a force to be reckoned with, particularly at home.
Hawthorn 10.12 (72) d St Kilda 6.8 (44)
The ugliest game of footbal this year. Thank god the Hawks kicked 6 in the last - but otherwise… a washout.
Kangaroos 22.15 (147) d Carlton 20.10 (130)
The Roos are on their biggest roll since their path to the flag in ‘99. And just to think - some commentators were questioning their cred a month or two ago.
Sydney 17.16 (118) d Port Adelaide 13.9 (87)
Sydney gets the points on the board after consecutive losses at the dome. Port’s dream run comes to an end.
Western Bulldogs 20.15 (135) d Collingwood 14.18 (102)
The Pies let the dogs run over them in the last quarter, giving up a healthy lead at three quarter time.
West Coast 19.23 (137) d Melbourne 9.6 (60)
The Eagles could afford to kick inaccurately when they invited the demons to the house of pain. Only downside - looks like Kerr might have to pull a rabbit out to stay in Brownlow contention.
By Big Pappa Paul