Monday, March 22, 2010

Weekend Picks - Post Mortem

Another blockbuster weekend of wall to wall sport. 

Blues vs Brumbies   My Pick - Blues.   Result - Blues.
A confidence building result for the Blues - a four try blitz over a ten minute period led by an ever improving Rene Ranger secured a bonus point win for the home team.

Bulls vs Hurricanes  My Pick - Hurricanes.  Result - Bulls
This was my upset pick of the weekend that was so close to coming through!  The Hurricanes shot out to a 12 point lead by the Bulls clawed their way back.  Only a late penalty by the Bulls gave them a two point victory.  Bulls still looking good in this years comp - good teams find a way to win.

Crusaders vs Lions  My Pick - Crusaders.  Result - Crusaders
Like taking candy from a baby.  Not a vintage performance by the Crusaders but still far too good for the Lions.

Highlanders vs Sharks  My Pick - Highlanders.  Result - Sharks
The Highlanders at home playing a team that had not won this season should have nailed a victory.  The fact they didn't was a disgrace and has to bring into question their status as a Super 14 franchise.  Another lacklustre season for the boys down south.

Dragons vs Bulldogs  My Pick - Dragons   Result - Dragons
The Dragons showed they will be a real title contender with a comprehensive win.  I thought this would be a bit closer.

Warriors vs Sharks  My Pick - Warriors   Result - Warriors
Good confidence building win by the Warriors.  They lost Seymour right before kickoff but it didn't seem to affect them too much. 

Eels vs Manly  My Pick - Manly  Result - Eels
Manly were cruising at 20 nil but Eels further confirmed the unpredictability of this competition with stirring come from behind performance.

Manchester United vs Liverpool  My Pick - Man U.  Result - Man U
2-1 victory and United cement their spot at the top of the table.  

Arsenal vs West Ham  My Pick - Arsenel.   Result - Arsenel
Arsenal came away with a well deserved victory.  They did everything they could to lose however with one man sent off and then they conceded a penalty.  Fortnately for them West Ham were trying even harder to lose and missed their penalty chance but allowed Arsenal to score theirs.

Blackburn vs Chelsea  My Pick - Chelsea.  Result - Draw
This is one Chelsea really needed to nail but they just seem like they cant win when the pressure is really on.  This gives Man U 2 clear points at the top of the table from Arsenal with Chelsea 4 points behind with a game in hand.


Slightly better effort that last week with 6/10.

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