, but last week, the preview provided 3 winners from 5 games; with two of those winners being correct margin, within the two goal range always quoted. Hunter fans snapped up the $2.45 on offer for their win, but Sydney's decline still bamboozles most punters. Will this be the week they return?SYDNEY v PERTH
Well...to answer that last statement: yes. This week, in fact. Sydney have played fairly ordinary the last few weeks, with some very tired Aus reps fronting against the Phoenix last week, but they could go into this game without any of their Aust contingent and still win. Perth simply don't have the class against the Swifts. Expect a short price, and this could get very ugly. Sydney $1.04, Perth $7.50 for my odds
SYDNEY 18-20 goals
ADELAIDE THUNDERBIRDS v MELBOURNE PHOENIX
Could this be the Grand Final preview? What a belter of a match at ETSA Park this promises to be. The T-Birds smacked the daylights out of Perth last week with a 29 goal shellacking, as the Von Bertouch sisters slipped effortlessly back into the lineup, while Georgia Beaton had a run to build the experience. The Phoenix were stunning against the Swifts, with Sharelle McMahon having a blinder with 38/40, and Natasha Chokljat was impassible through centre.
A real flip of the coin job, but will just lean toward the T-Birds in a thriller. Punters should look very carefully at the odds on this: I'd have it Adelaide: $1.83 (-0.5), Melbourne $1.88 (+0.5) at best, so will look with interest on Friday to see what transpires
ADELAIDE 1-2 goals
QUEENSLAND FIREBIRDS v HUNTER JAEGERS
A very intriguing encounter looming here. Queensland pushed the Swifts to a goal last week, but that form was pushed out the door a little two days later. Joanne Morgan has been brilliant again this week, which is masking Carla Dziwoki's overall form slump. Hunter were brave against the Kestrels before going down by 5, after a slightly unconvincing win over the Darters two nights earlier. Their deep bench, illustrated by being able to leave Lara Welham off until half time against the Kestrels, will give coach Jon Fletcher plenty of options.
The home team to just sneak home in a tight one. Expecting QLD at $1.68, Hunter $2.15 at this stage.
QLD: 2-4 goals
CANBERRA DARTERS v MELBOURNE KESTRELS
Canberra at home are always fairly tough, but the Melbourne represent a different kestrel of fish here. Their general versatility around the court suggests a Melbourne win. Would be thinking Melbourne $1.30, Canberra $3.20 would reflect where they are at.
MELB 8-10 goals
Good luck, punters.
