After my huge win in the $100 Challenge last week, I’ve been checking out the odds trying to decide which big bet to follow up with. I didn’t think there was too much value to be had, but there’s one I’ve been sweating on all week, and I’ve decided at the last minute to pull the trigger.

I’ve placed $12 on the Cats to beat the Dockers at $1.72.

I reckon those are great odds for the Cats. They’ve been less than convincing so far this year, probably only having played 3 quarters of good footy out of 8. The important thing though is that they have done what they need to do to win games. What makes good teams great is their ability to win while always keeping something in the tank for the big challenges. Lethal’s Lions had it down to a T.

Freo have looked good so far, but at this stage it’s hard to gauge where they’re at. They’ve played two fairly lightweight opponents – The Cats are their first real test. I think the Dockers are on the improve, but to be honest, they are nowhere near the class of the Cats. If this game was late in the season, I’d have no doubt the Cats would blow them away, but this early they might spend the majority of the match in second gear. Make no mistake though – Geelong will win.