AFL Beat 2024 – Round 17

Strange things are afoot in Sydney. Let’s see what happened.

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The Ladder

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The Results

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The Highlights

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Next Round’s Schedule

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Footy Tipping Contest

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Notes and Comments

Sydney has now lost two games in a row after I said they would never lose again Shoresy-style. I don’t know what going on. Australian media is saying teams have figured them out but I’m not sure that’s the case. They are barely losing. I think they will straighten it out, whatever it is that’s happening.

It’s actually a very similar situation to Geelong. They started out the year red hot and then went on a losing streak. This week’s win puts them back solidly in finals position and they look a lot better. Maybe the lesson is that there are always bumps along the road and teams need to be patient?

Collingwood and Essendon are also mystery teams. Are they good? Are they not? On any given day, it seems they can beat anyone and lose to anyone. They faced each other this week and Essendon won but I could see them playing again next week and Collingwood winning. It’s weird.

GWS seems to be back as they beat a tough Carlton team that’s in the top four. Honestly, this is the most even competition I’ve seen in AFL since I’ve been following and writing about it.

Spammy continues leading the Footy Tipping competition but he had a relatively bad week and the pack is catching up. Litre is now only one point back with plenty of time left in the season.

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Don’t forget to put the Footy Tips in!

See you next week!