After Essendon just managed to pull a win out of the hat against Gold Coast, yep, Gold Coast, who were ahead with 90 seconds to play and should have won, I couldn't believe the way they were talked up. Essendon the most exciting team? Really, in what way? Because they manage to have a close game against the team everyone else flogs? I suppose it makes for a more exciting game than we usually see when the Gold Coast are involved.
Anyway, my thinking led me to tip Port against Essendon, I figured if you can only just pull of a win against the bottom team then you aren't very good. That was an easy one to pick. I reckon if Essendon make the 8 there will be teams trying to work out how to make sure they play Essendon in week 1 of the finals.
Can't really see it happening but Gold Coast look like a cellar dweller who are ready for one of their occasional wins. Getting close, coming up against Collingwood at the MCG, a game they really should be no chance to win. Could be interesting (conversely, it's probably more likely to be a percentage booster for the Pies).
DS