Alright sports fans, have we got a juicy matchup for you today or what? Melbourne Demons and West Coast Eagles are butting heads once again. It's the 17th round, which means there's some significant footy left to play but we're already shaping teams for the finals.
Recall last season when Melbourne put a whopping 63 points between themselves and the Eagles in April's matchup. Though the more recent memory between these two involves the Eagles soaring high with a 105-70 point victory.
However, let's get this straight, even if you've got memory issues, the Eagles' season to this point isn't doing their fans any favors. They're sitting uncomfortably at the #16 spot, with 12 losses under their belt and their recent results being a highlight reel of various degrees of catastrophe. It's like watching a rerun of a horror movie folks, it doesn't get better culminating in a frightful 137-38 defeat against Adelaide.
On the other hand, the Demons are having a fairly middle-of-the-road season with an 8-7 record so far. Sure, they've had a couple stumbles, with their duel against Fremantle looking more like a ballet dance. But they've also shown some steely character, edging a tough game against North Melbourne and outscoring the Saints by a good 38-point margin.
So, before you grab your popcorn and tune in for this showdown, here's my two cents. The Demons have been playing just well enough to topple a shaky Eagles squad that’s been running around like headless chickens for most of the season. HOWEVER, we've got a 33.5 point spread here to ponder about. But fear not, I have been wrong before...once or twice.
Albert’s Prediction: Melbourne Demons by 27.