2008 SANFL League GF Central v Glenelg

[smac]

The hour we'd lose then would only be matched by the hour your lot would lose trying to find footy park.

[Dirko]

The hour we'd lose then would only be matched by the hour your lot would lose trying to find footy park.

No worries about Footy Park mate...we'll just follow Bodey....

[CedeNullis]

For those wanting to see the last training session at Elizabeth, for the team many said were GONE through the year.
Time: 5:30pm (Monday, 29 Sept)
Hamra Homes Oval (AKA Lizbef Oval, the Ponderosa)

[SnappyTom]

Congratulations to both the clubs and supporters of the Dogs and Bays, commiserations to Sturt, one of the 3 clearly best teams had to miss out unfortunately.

I think the Bays have the ability to more than match it with the Dogs, but ability is only one component ... The mental pressure of the big day and how you cope with it is pretty huge and of course we all know the Dog's are the masters at that.

For that reason, at the moment I would expect the Dogs to get over the line but I certainly wouldn't rule the Bays out.

Should be a great game and great occasion and best of luck to both teams.

I've always liked you CP, all 6 foot 19 of you!
Norwood fan and all.

ST...

p.s. Dogs by 23 (107 to 84), Thomas the JO.

[SnappyTom]

Any news on Ty Allen and his expected availability?

[Lightning McQueen]

I think the emergence of O'Hara, Moss and to some extent Williams has certainly allayed some of my concerns about pace in the Dogs' line-up.

I reckon it's a 50/50 proposition at this point?

What are the Bays injury concerns at this point? I heard Ty Allen was sore...

Also, what's the latest on Adam Switala, is he a chance?

Hey DW or smac, do you think James Moss will get a GF berth?

[bulldogproud]

I believe that this game will be won in the first quarter. Neither side has started well this season and if one can on Sunday, it could well win the match. Having said that, if Central are within two goals at 3/4 time I would expect their superior fitness and the benefit of the week off to see them over the line.
The tough things for Central to combat will be the height of Glenelg in the forward lines and the reliability of Sherwood and Rudolph in defence.
My tip at the moment: No bloomin' idea - too close to call!

[Dogwatcher]

I hope he does.
His ol' man might sort some people out if he doesn't!

He's shown enough in the matches I've seen that he's worth persisting with. I think we're going to need the young fellas with a bit of pace in the GF. He didn't do anything wrong in the semi that I could see so should get a berth.

I wouldn't think there'd be any changes to the side that last played. Which will be bad luck for Swooper if he's ready.

[smac]

I'd put swooper in ahead of Moss, should he be ready. Moss has done nothing wrong, but swoop is still well ahead of him.

[smac]

The hour we'd lose then would only be matched by the hour your lot would lose trying to find footy park.

No worries about Footy Park mate...we'll just follow Bodey....

Then let's hope there's not a strong gust of wind, who knows where you'll end up if the poor little fella gets blown away!

[CedeNullis]

I think the CDFC team will be unchanged. Cruel blow for Switala if it is.
(If Swoopa does get in, then Williams can move into the midfield)

[bulldogproud]

I also think it will be unchanged. Very tough on Swoopa though if it is - may even see him do a Farren Ray unfortunately!

[Bluedemon]

The hour we'd lose then would only be matched by the hour your lot would lose trying to find footy park.

No worries about Footy Park mate...we'll just follow Bodey....

Then let's hope there's not a strong gust of wind, who knows where you'll end up if the poor little fella gets blown away!

is he leading the Glenelg bandwagons supporters?

[jim5112]

I'm hoping that Brenton Honour picks Glenelg to win. The only time Centrals lose is when he tips them.

[baysman]

i hope no one at your club feels the same was as you tonight. If they do they might as well give the flag to the dogs now.

I hope Central smash the bays like they did to us today just because i dislike central less then i dislike glenelg.

Hey thanks Tassie Blues. Sounds like a bit of the ol' " suffer in your jocks " syndrome happening. The best team won on the day, which was Glenelg, and we have a chance at flag. Geez...! Support who you like !

[Wedgie]

BE PART OF SANFL GRAND FINAL WEEK!

“Come one, come all!” – that’s the message from Glenelg and Central District Football Clubs this week as they prepare to face off this Sunday in the 2008 SANFL ‘be active’ Grand Final.

Both clubs have encouraged fans to attend this week’s training sessions before Sunday’s big game.

It’s a chance for fans to show their colours and share in the footy final fever before the teams meet head-to-head at AAMI Stadium on Sunday (October 5) at 3.10pm.

Central District training sessions

Monday (September 29) at 5.30pm – Hamra Homes Oval

Wednesday (October 1) at 5.30pm – AAMI Stadium

Saturday (October 4) at 2pm – Max Basheer Reserve


Glenelg training sessions

Monday (September 29) at 5.30pm – Challenge Recruitment Oval

Wednesday (October 1) at 7.15pm – AAMI Stadium

Friday (October 3) at 6pm – Challenge Recruitment Oval

The teams will also be at Rundle Mall this Saturday from 1pm for the official player presentation.

Grand Final tickets are available now from BASS on 131 246 or www.bass.net.au and at the gate on match day.

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adults $22
Concession $14
Children U18 $6
Family (2 adults/2 kids) $44

Also the Odds released by our sponsor sportsbet.com.au Glenelg $2.05 Central $1.75

[Wedgie]

GRAND FINAL
Media Coverage & Injury Report

BROADCAST DETAILS

Sunday 5 October – Glenelg v Central

Grand Final

3.10pm @ Adelaide Oval

ABC TV
http://www.abc.net.au
Telecast from 3.30pm

RPH Adelaide
1197AM http://www.rphadelaide.org.au
Broadcast from 2.30pm

Life FM
107.9FM
http://www.life.on.net
Broadcast from 12.00pm

FIVEaa
1395AM
http://www.fiveaa.com.au
Broadcast from 1.00pm

ABC Radio
891AM
http://www.abc.net.au/radio
Broadcast from 12.05pm

VODAFONE SANFL LIVE SCOREBOARD

Thanks to Vodafone, the SANFL live scoreboard is active each weekend. The live scoreboard features up to the minute scores from all SANFL matches across the weekend.

Go to http://www.sanfl.com.au to catch all the live scores and latest SANFL information.

SA FOOTBALL BUDGET

The SA Football Budget is available at all SANFL matches for $3.00.

Budgets can be purchased from the selling booths located both inside and outside all grounds.

The SA Football Budget is the only publication with the official SANFL team listings each week.

INJURY UPDATE

CENTRAL DISTRICT

Adam Switala
Knee
Test
Ongoing

Daniel Havelberg
Ankle
Season
Ongoing

Leigh Westhoff
Foot
Indefinite
Ongoing


GLENELG

Ty Allen
Shoulder
To be assessed
Sustained in Prelim Final

Angus Lally
Knee
To be assessed
Sustained in Prelim Final

Brad Sugars
Ankle
Test
Ongoing

Damien McCormack
Shoulder
Test
Ongoing

Elliott King
Knee
Test
Ongoing

CLUB EVENTS

CENTRAL DISTRICT

Bulldog Business Lunch – Friday 3rd October.

Special guest speaker – Sam Newman. Tickets are $70 per person including a 2-course lunch and 2 ½ hour beverage package. 12.00pm for a 12.30pm start at Grand Central, Goodman Road, Elizabeth. For bookings, contact the Club on 8255 2555 or cdfc@cdfc.com.au.

Grand Final After Party – Sunday 5th October.
Hamra Homes Oval, Elizabeth – 6.00pm to 1.00am.
When the final siren sounds at AAMI Stadium this Sunday, it will not signal the end of the day – it’s party time! Live band “The Smarty Boys” will get things started, plus there’ll be plenty of bar & food facilities, player presentations plus lots more! Members $7, Non-members $10, kids under 15 free.


Bulldog Family Day.
If the Club is successful in winning the Premiership, we will hold a Bulldog Family Day on Monday 6th October from 11.30am – 1.00pm. Full bistro, bar & club facilities as well as kids’ rides as the player in attendance to sign autographs.


Melbourne Cup Day @ Grand Central.
Why not enjoy the race that stops the nation at Grand Central. Featuring fashion parades by Myer, Melbourne Cup sweeps and best dressed competitions. It’s sure to be a great day of entertainment. Tickets are just $40 including a magnificent 3-course buffet lunch. Bookings can be made at the Club on 8255 2555.


GLENELG

Grand Final Breakfast BBQ – Sunday 5th October.
What better way to start Grand Final Day! Come to the Bay Bar & Bistro on Grand Final morning and enjoy a great BBQ breakfast. Only $10 per person including a cooked BBQ breakfast with beverages including an array of juice and fantastic coffee available for purchase from the Bar.


Grand Final After Party.
Challenge Recruitment Oval, Glenelg @ 7.00pm. After the Grand Final is played out at AAMI Stadium on Sunday, it will be time to party! Come along and celebrate the end of a great season at Challenge Recruitment Oval.
Chunky Custard will perform live on stage and will get the party started with some old classics and crowd favourites. Bar and food facilities will be available throughout the night as well as merchandise, player presentations, plus loads more!
A great night for the whole family to enjoy – everyone is welcome.
Entry for Members is FREE. Non-members - $10 adults, kids under 12 are free.
Entry to the ground is through the main gates between the Grand Stands, situated through the car park off Brighton Road.


JH Ellers & ER Curnow Awards Night – Friday 10th October.
At the Bay Function Centre, Challenge Recruitment Oval, Brighton Road, Glenelg. Tickets $50 per person including a 3-course meal. Beverages to be purchased at the bar. Bookings and pre-payment essential. Contact Reception on 8294 5333 or reception@glenelgfc.com.au.

[Brucetiki]

Grand Final tickets are available now from BASS on 131 246 or http://www.bass.net.au and at the gate on match day.

Ticket prices are as follows:

Adults $22
Concession $14
Children U18 $6
Family (2 adults/2 kids) $44

Also the Odds released by our sponsor sportsbet.com.au Glenelg $2.05 Central $1.75

As per the past few years, the tickets are GA.

Makes it nice and easy to try and persuade a few more people into tagging along.

[Wedgie]

And also no need for any to pay, there are literally thousands of these floating around for free.

[bulldogproud]

Interesting comments by Todd Grima on Channel Nine tonight. Stated that Central are washed up, old and at the end of their run. Perhaps he has not heard of the following players (ages in brackets): James Moss (18); Louis Hadden (19); Ryan Williams (19); Jon Giles (20); Matthew Westhoff (20); Brayden O'Hara (20); Trent Goodrem (21); Scott Dutschke (21).
On the other hand Glenelg only have three players who are 21 or under in their squad: Holmes (19); Lally (20 but unlikely to play); Todd himself (21).
Yes, Todd has made me bite!