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It’s now exactly half way through the season and what have we learnt so far in season 2022. Let’s start with this, the season, much like previous seasons is wide open for anyone to make a run for the top of the ladder. Plenty of good football has been played and we still have plenty left to go. Secondly, where are the folk who happily piled on MrM last year? Hiding? MrM is here, week in, week, do not run and hide.
Lacking contributions from everyone has MrM quite sad on his daily commute, I know you read, MrM knows this, MrM was quoted as a genius earlier in the season, so please folk, join on in. The last exciting point is this, how many forfeits will we see on the back end of the season now? There was definitely a bizarre circumstance on the weekend, and MrM is afraid that may become a norm for all, but we shall wait and see the outcomes before passing any more judgement. Let us look at this weekend’s fixtures, with some excitement indeed.

Wanneroo v Swan Athletic @Wanneroo Showgrounds

The Roos managed to find a way to win last weekend, and that will hold them in good stead for the remainder of the season, as they push for a top 2 finish, but will know things will not come easy to them when they face Swan Athletic this weekend. Swan Ath have had an indifferent year, but they always show up when it comes to Wanneroo and MrM enjoys that indeed. It will not be easy though for the Ath boys and I can see them walking away without the win here.
Wanneroo by 3 goals

Melville v Baldivis @Melville Reserve 

Melville are another side facing a tough task in the back half of the season, can they do enough to avoid relegation or will it be a case of another yo yo straight up and straight down. It is just unfortunate that this weekend they face Baldivis who are more that capable of playing on an Auskick oval. Baldivis are going along swimmingly and know a big win here will set them up for the second half of the season. MrM is a big fan of the Brumbies, and some may join in too. 
Baldivis by 5 goals

Collegians v Bullcreek Leeming @David Cruikshank Reserve

It is always tough for teams at The Shank and Collegians proved they are a contender last weekend when they had a somewhat shock win against some very good opposition. But aside form Collegians Colts running away again, they are a good club, with very handy players. Bullcreek on the other hand, had a loss but it is not all doom and gloom, as it could be 13 v 13 in the Colts, but the league game should be a good contest as I think Bullcreek could be very dangerous in the wet. Collegians at home, will be hard to pass here. 
Collegians by 2 goals

Mount Lawley v Ocean Ridge @Inglewood Oval

Not many would have seen Mt Lawley dropping a game to Collegians last week, but they did, as they tumbled down the ladder as well, and to avoid any further sliding, a win this week is needed against an Onion Ridge side desperate to show that they belong in the top 5. Onion Ridge have put together some good recent results and will be out to show they are definitely a contender here.  Given both sides playing on gigantic ovals, I think that Mt Lawley will just have the edge in the wet.
Mount Lawley by 2 goals

Whitford v Wembley @MacDonald Reserve

This game is another game where the result could go either way. The North Padbury gents are sneakily getting things done and are clear on top of the ladder in both grades and we will by pass the Colts for another week. They are a good side, looking to do good things however and Wembley will be out to stop that.  Wembley though, can they manage to string it all together and play some good football on the back half that will see them sneak into finals anything can happen and for that MrM is excited once more. It should be a good game, but I can see Whitford(unlike those on the balcony when it’s raining) getting a good win here.
Whitford by 2 goals

Good luck to all.

Typical B grade competition where most cores and ladder positions are tight. Not much difference between the top sides as far as positions goes and the top 3 for the double chance is well and try alive. As for the relegation that looks like a race in 3, quite possibly 2.

Wanneroo v SA , Wanneroo always hard to beat at home and SA struggling a bit this year. the weather may keep the scores lower so Wanneroo by 5goals

Mel v Baldivis , last years C1 GF repeat and not sure the ground size is advantage to anyone as Baldivis also have a junior ground. Looks like Melville improved a bit last week only going down by under a goal. Could be closer but hard seeing Melville getting up here. Baldivis by 7 goals

Coll v BCreek , went and watched last weeks game and yes Collegians got the win. But Mt Law did themselves no favours. Result probably should of been the other way around, but it wasnt.  A tight game here and I am going Bcreek by 1 goal.

Mt Law v OR , As you know I am a big fan of the Hawks and I am quite happy in the direction the club has gone with the coach and players they bought in. Listening at the breaks they know a lot more about the game than I do and talk very well in getting the messages across. But can they kick straight, no. I am sure they are working on it but if they had more score for their effort they would be winning more games. Anyway a good game ahead and OR are a good side. A tight one and if the Hawks kick straight they should win. Mt Law by 3 goals

Whitford v Wembley , Game of the round? Whitford flying at the moment and Wembley are there abouts. Could be a draw but will go for an upset with Wembley by 1 goal

Agree with MrM, where are the posters from yester year. Very quiet on here.

good luck to all and stay dry, if the weather man has it right.

Well it’s a shocker of a day for footy. Windy and wet, days like these I’m glad to be long retired!!

half way through the season and we’ve all had a look at everyone. Hard to pick a winner at the half way mark with teams able to win or lose on any given day in a pretty competitive comp. Which is good for the game. 

this week may produce a few close games in this weather and those who want it more will win. I’m liking:

wanneroo at home by 6 goals. Roos will be around the mark at the end of the season. ath will not but are still good enough to surprise a few teams. 

baldivis by 5 goals at the postage stamp. Bigger and stronger bodies against the battling rams. 

Mt Lawley at home by 4 goals. Close loss last week would hurt and OR ticking along nicely. Big game this. 

whitties by 4 goals. They’re my surprise packet this year and well done to them so far. Can they go on with it? Time will tell. Wembley not out of it here with a few Claremont permit players in the squad. 

collegians by 6 goals at home. Play their ground well and always a better side there. Bullcreek to find the going a bit tough today.