My friends, Finals are here. Let's roll:
West Coast Eagles vs Hawthorn Hawks (+4.5 , -4.5)
Total coin flip, staying far far away from this and will enjoy purely from a spectator point of view. Save your money.
But if you are desperate to play and I am unsure why anyone would be, I refuse to bet against Hawthorn, particularly when the odds are at even money. Hodge is back, Smith is a big blow (if he is out), but they just find a way to dominate most weeks and are not really phased by playing away from home.
Fremantle Dockers vs Sydney Swans (-17.5 , +17.5)
Well, Fremantle are completely rested and are playing at their home fortress. Swans are missing all their best players including Franklin, Parker and Jack. Nick Smith, who is a very good small defender, is also racing against time to be fit with a hamstring injury.
It is beyond me the line is 17.5, I was thinking 30+ with the injuries. Finals are typically close, but not this one.
I think Freo absolutely steamrolls here.
PLAY: Fremantle -17.5 @ 1.92
Western Bulldogs vs Adelaide Crows (-1.5 , +1.5)
The fact this is at the MCG instead of Etihad helps the Crows, but the stadium they are playing at isn't going to be enough to save them.
Dogs will get Boyd and Murphy back after a rest and essentially have their full team. They have been extremely impressive all season with their run and gun fast paced style and Crows will not like this and will struggle to shut them down on a large MCG ground.
I do like the Crows as a team, but they just have too many weak links (their backline and inexperience).
PLAY: Dogs -1.5 @ 1.92
Richmond Tigers v North Melbourne Kangaroos
Another coinflip for me and another no play. I don't see any angle to exploit.
To be completely honest I think Kangaroos will win, but I would prefer Richmond to and therefore will enjoy this game without stressing about the money factor or who I want in my heart to win.
Don't be shy to parlay/multi the Fremantle and Dogs bets.
Best of luck to all, these are my views only and I am not forcing anyone to follow.
Enjoy the Finals!