Jack Toft
Years ago
R6 ABL Action
Mavs - Sturt
Women: MOTR. Mavs are having a great season and an undefeated Sturt see every game as winnable. Picking a winner will be trickier than unlocking a Canadian i-phone. Better make sure the refs are on the ball. The key to beating the Mavettes is controlling Tess. I expect Sturt will be all over her like coppers on a hydroponic drug crop. In the end the refs will be tired of blowing their whistles and Sturt should remain undefeated.
Men: Well, well Sturt finally enter a game against someone they should be able to beat. Mavs need to get a wriggle on, or else be accused of making up the numbers this year. No banjo playing tonight as Sturt take the honours.
Flames-Lions
Women: For the Lionesses aspiring to play WNBL, tonight they will see the standard that is needed. At the Mars dining hall tonight. Roasted Lion. If Simon strolls on court with a pith helmet, run for cover.
Men: Fans of ABL will be in for a treat as The Millard & Miller show hits court. Lions men cruzing nicely this season and while the Flames have been up there and competitive, they won't be adding to their home wins tally tonight. The Flames team looks stronger on paper, but the Lions seem to have a lot of things falling into place for them.
Tigers - Eagles
Women: My heart says Tigers, but my head says Eagles. The Eagles seem a little bland this year without any scoresheet controversies. Tigeresses are playing better than expected and while an Eagles win should be on, if there’s going to be an upset, then this is the game.
Men: "Welcome to Morphett Vale" That’s what Rashad will be saying to his former teammates tonight. For a team written off at the start of the season the Tigers are going nicely. Both teams have beaten South and the hapless Sturt, but Forestville have won by just that little bit more. The Eagle should land tonight, but The Rash knows their plays and so a delicious upset beckons.
Cats - Rockets
Women: Another classic North-West arm wrestle looms. All the Bearcat’s wins have been away and have lost 3 straight at home. North have been quietly doing what they do best and will make sure the Cats keep counting home losses on one hand. Norf to crush their hopes like an empty iced coffee carton in the carpark.
Men: North supporters are salivating at their new signing. Belly’s Bearcats seem unstoppable but The Peach might have other ideas and may even offer to tuck DJ’s pants for him, then again maybe not. This game is now looking a whole lot tighter and the Bearcats will be under more pressure than Andrew Johns and Tommy Waterhouse at a Steward’s inquiry. If Westies drop a game this season it’ll be this one. They shouldn’t, but Westies fan better wear the brown jocks just in case.
Warriors - Pathers
Women: The Xenas (Warrior Women) got a win last round and South are still looking for that elusive first up win. Both teams are putting up similar shots on goal in a game, but I like to look at a team’s OR difference because it shows how hungry they are around the key. Panthers are -14 for the season and the Xenas are -5 for the season. That’s good enough for me. Xenas to get this one at home.
Men: Panthers opened up their account last round, but with Al’s men on the warpath, they will find it difficult to sink their claws into another victory so soon. Resurgent Warriors will reward the faithful home crowd as they seek to cement a top 3 spot.
We all know Sunday is Mother’s Day and so in honour of Mother’s Day, a little “Dad joke” for you budding tongmasters to tell around the BBQ .....
“Did you hear about the wheelchair basketballers that have been banned after they tested positive for WD40?” Yes, I know that was pathetic …that’s why it’s a Dad Joke.
