R17 RE-CAP... SAME AS R16.

It always gives one a warm feeling to watch Essadun lose. Even more-so when it results in an early against-the-flow tip win. But just like last week my early tipping gains were wiped out. This week courtesy of a last-minute tip-change (farkin Swan McKay had me convinced 2 min before the bounce that no way could the Hawks defence hold up against the Pies power-house forward line. Idiot.) And a combo of Shaun Grigg's bouncing kick and Drew Petrie. And according to the Tigers fans watching some dubious umpiring at the behest of a vengeful Giesch.

The up-shot is that with the past 2 rounds over, seemingly the first all season where there was some variance in tipping, not much on the ladder has really changed. A lot of familiar faces in the top 8. Juzzy G has definitely moved within striking distance. Logger is looking poised and Lee has worked his way into the 8, and contention at the right end of the season.
Otherwise it's Snakes'n'Ladders from third to about 18th. Take one wrong step and you're in freefall baby. As Coxy and Brenna found out this week. BUT there is also the chance of easy redemption as Ian and Dickwad discovered.

The JACKPOT went bang again this week. Jesper and Cath each weaved their way through the pack to come out unscathed at the end, and they walk away with a WOPPING $30 each.