Rnd 23 - Central v North @ Elizabeth (Sat 10/9 @ 2:10pm)

[hot dogs]

Agreed. Hardy looked a little off the pace last week. Had Chris Gowans sitting next to us for a while in the first half and he seemed to be pretty frustrated with some of his decision making.

[Grahaml]

Agreed. Hardy looked a little off the pace last week. Had Chris Gowans sitting next to us for a while in the first half and he seemed to be pretty frustrated with some of his decision making.

I like Hardy as a defender, he's solid enough and disciplined enough to become a real strength.I think over the last couple of years once he's started to get his groove down there he's either got hurt or been moved into the ruck and just not got the form back in time and ended up playing reserves at the end of the year. Once he gets some uninterrupted footy under his belt there I think he'll start to make it his own. Particularly with Sibenaler out we do lack a really strong body.

[whufc]

Agreed. Hardy looked a little off the pace last week. Had Chris Gowans sitting next to us for a while in the first half and he seemed to be pretty frustrated with some of his decision making.

I like Hardy as a defender, he's solid enough and disciplined enough to become a real strength.I think over the last couple of years once he's started to get his groove down there he's either got hurt or been moved into the ruck and just not got the form back in time and ended up playing reserves at the end of the year. Once he gets some uninterrupted footy under his belt there I think he'll start to make it his own. Particularly with Sibenaler out we do lack a really strong body.

Yep me and all my mates have said how unlucky he has been over the years, like you said every time he seems to start playing real solid he ends up being moved around or injured.

In saying that though i would like to see his stats for running over 5 meters and his sprinting times, i get the feeling his pretty slow of the mark and does get a beat a fair bit with the kick over the back and players then running into an open goal. We need Hardy playing well if we are to challenge for the flag.

[CENTURION]

I think He misses Heath

[sjt]

Agreed. Hardy looked a little off the pace last week. Had Chris Gowans sitting next to us for a while in the first half and he seemed to be pretty frustrated with some of his decision making.

I like Hardy as a defender, he's solid enough and disciplined enough to become a real strength.I think over the last couple of years once he's started to get his groove down there he's either got hurt or been moved into the ruck and just not got the form back in time and ended up playing reserves at the end of the year. Once he gets some uninterrupted footy under his belt there I think he'll start to make it his own. Particularly with Sibenaler out we do lack a really strong body.

Also, I think if we realised what injuries he's carried, we'd be even more impressed with his efforts.

[whufc]

Agreed. Hardy looked a little off the pace last week. Had Chris Gowans sitting next to us for a while in the first half and he seemed to be pretty frustrated with some of his decision making.

I like Hardy as a defender, he's solid enough and disciplined enough to become a real strength.I think over the last couple of years once he's started to get his groove down there he's either got hurt or been moved into the ruck and just not got the form back in time and ended up playing reserves at the end of the year. Once he gets some uninterrupted footy under his belt there I think he'll start to make it his own. Particularly with Sibenaler out we do lack a really strong body.

Also, I think if we realised what injuries he's carried, we'd be even more impressed with his efforts.

Yes he definatly played 1 game against South possibly 2 with fractures in his foot sustained in the match against the Eagles at home earlier this year.

[CENTURION]

which would explain the moon boot.

[whufc]

which would explain the moon boot.

Yeah we spoke to him in the after match pressos against the Eagles and he was wearing the moon boot and said he had a couple of fractures in his foot from when an Eagles player landed on him.

He was named the next week against South and everyone was certain he was the player out but he ended up playing which shocked everyone, it couldnt have pulled up* well because the next week he was an out with the injury.

[Hazydog]

Any word on whether Hynes & Jenner are available or not? They both had hammies iced before the game ended but no injuries were reported in the match reports, (which i know are not always reliable). I'm clinging to hope that they were just precautionary measures taken when the game was won

[whufc]

Any word on whether Hynes & Jenner are available or not? They both had hammies iced before the game ended but no injuries were reported in the match reports, (which i know are not always reliable). I'm clinging to hope that they were just precautionary measures taken when the game was won

Spoke to Hynes after the game and he said to me it was just a bit of a niggle and he should be alright so i guess he will either play this week or be out for up to 4 games. Was walking alright after the game though.

[Big Phil]

This game will be Nick Gill's 100th for North Adelaide, congratulations to him.

[whufc]

This game will be Nick Gill's 100th for North Adelaide, congratulations to him.

Also could be the last time either of the Gowans play on Elizabeth Oval.

[Big Phil]

This game will be Nick Gill's 100th for North Adelaide, congratulations to him.

Also could be the last time either of the Gowans play on Elizabeth Oval.

Yes, I was thinking about that the other night and mentioned it elsewhere.

If it is in fact the last time Chris and James take the field at Elizabeth it would be good to see a big crowd there to see them off.

[andyw]

which would explain the moon boot.

Yeah we spoke to him in the after match pressos against the Eagles and he was wearing the moon boot and said he had a couple of fractures in his foot from when an Eagles player landed on him.

He was named the next week against South and everyone was certain he was the player out but he ended up playing which shocked everyone, it couldnt have pulled up* well because the next week he was an out with the injury.

So HE is the bloke selling raffle tickets then

[Dogmatic]

Important game for Centrals in the reserves.
Whoever wins makes the five.
It could be advantageous for the club if the ressies make it with the league team going straight to the 2nd semi.

[SANFLnut]

Particularly with some key dogs needing a game under their belt. Go Roosters!

Would someone like a Gowans be allowed to play in the first reserves final if he missed this week or does he need to have qualified by playing there during the year?

[Big Phil]

Particularly with some key dogs needing a game under their belt. Go Roosters!

Would someone like a Gowans be allowed to play in the first reserves final if he missed this week or does he need to have qualified by playing there during the year?

As long as the said players League side is in the finals series, I'm pretty sure they can be played in the reserves, even if the league side has a week off in finals.

[pompy]

Central's side

FF: Chad O'Sullivan - Daniel Havelberg - Ian Callinan
HF: Ryan Williams - Kyle Jenner - Jarrod Schiller
C: Luke Habel - James Gowans - Brayden O'Hara
HB: Eddie Sansbury - Corey Reichert - Trent Goodrem
FB: Luke Barmby - Justin Hardy - Andrew Hayes

Ruck: Jason Sutherland - Paul Thomas (C) - James Boyd

Interchange (from): Thomas Dunne, Jack Hannath, Damian Hynes, Charlie Molyneux, Jacob Templeton

INTO 23: Callinan, Havelberg, Hayes

OUTS: Chris Musolino

[NFC]

Pretty reasonable ins.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Not many having a rest either. Probably due to having the first week off in finals, unlike Norwood.