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bayman wrote:well some people think that sturt have the game that matches up against central, saturday night will prove it either way, however at home i'd think central would win, but didn't sturt beat them there last year ?i'll tip central by 2-3 goals


good luck big phil (you've still got time to 'escape' )

Voice wrote:

bayman wrote:well some people think that sturt have the game that matches up against central, saturday night will prove it either way, however at home i'd think central would win, but didn't sturt beat them there last year ?i'll tip central by 2-3 goals


good luck big phil (you've still got time to 'escape' )

Played them twice at Unley last year, both of which we won. Played them once at Eliz and lost, Round 23.
The big ground should help us a little this year as we are quicker then previous years and seem to get blocked up on the smaller ovals by good zoning teams.
Centrals at Eliz is never easy and i'm not holding much hope of coming back with a win though.
Dogs by 16 pts at this stage for me. Hope my confidence grows through the week though.

bayman wrote:well some people think that sturt have the game that matches up against central, saturday night will prove it either way, however at home i'd think central would win, but didn't sturt beat them there last year ?i'll tip central by 2-3 goals


good luck big phil (you've still got time to 'escape' )

CUTTERMAN wrote:

bayman wrote:well some people think that sturt have the game that matches up against central, saturday night will prove it either way, however at home i'd think central would win, but didn't sturt beat them there last year ?i'll tip central by 2-3 goals


good luck big phil (you've still got time to 'escape' )

No Bayman, we lost and it cost us any chance of the minor premiership. it will be a huge effort to win out at Elizabeth and on Sundays' effort I can't see it happening, but we've proven that we can easily account for Centrals in the past, which Sturt will turn up?

CENTURION wrote:Congratulations Phil! We will win, as The Gang & I are in the coprorate box this Saturday night, unfortunately no stripper this year

Jain Bednall & Robert Laidlaw @ Messenger wrote:Westhoff in finals mix


WILD CARD: Justin Westhoff tackles
South's Michael Handby on Saturday



PORT Adelaide Power forward Justin Westhoff is a slim chance of qualifying for SANFL finals and boosting Central District’s push for a premiership.

Westhoff, who played in the Dogs’ 79-point win over South Adelaide on Saturday after being dropped by the Power, needs to play the final two minor round games to qualify for the postseason.

Central CEO Kris Grant said the club had been given no indication of the Power’s plans for the key forward, who tallied 18 kicks, 11 marks and four goals in a dominant display against the Panthers.

``That’s out of our hands so we’re not too worried about it,’’ Grant said of Westhoff’s potential availability.

Central remains in the hunt for the minor premiership following the 23.11 (149) to 11.4 (70) victory.

Without the game reaching any great heights, there were a lot of good signs in the Bulldogs’ work-rate and cohesion, as they work towards an assault on this year’s finals.

``It was a difficult game (against South) to assess, as everyone played off each other and the game wasn’t physical,’’ coach Roy Laird said.

``Our running was good, but we missed opportunities going forward. Kicking a high score was a positive. There were some promising signs. James Gowans was sharp, Thommo (Paul Thomas) was good, (Ian) Callinan again played well, and Westy (Westhoff) was great. It was good to see him back, and he performed well.’’

This Saturday night’s game against Sturt will be the big test though, as the business end of the season approaches.

The last time the sides met the Dogs recorded their worst loss of the season, going down by 85 points at Unley.

``Our performance earlier in the year (against Sturt) was disappointing,’’ Laird said.

``The top three is settled, and if top spot is available we want it. But Sturt this Saturday will be difficult.’’

Brayden O’Hara was rested with a sore hip but is expected to return this week.

dedja wrote:Westhoff + bonus = oxymoron???

Big Phil wrote:

dedja wrote:Westhoff + bonus = oxymoron???

Who's a moron

dedja wrote:

Big Phil wrote:

dedja wrote:Westhoff + bonus = oxymoron???

Who's a moron

Usually me ... but in this case, an oxymoron (plural oxymora (greek plural) or, more often, oxymorons) is a figure of speech that combines two normally contradictory terms.

Anyway, just putting it out there if an out of form Westhoff (whatever variety) is a bonus. Not saying I agree or disagree.

Big Phil wrote:Whilst it will be the best day of my life so far and I'm excited about it, I can't believe I'm going to miss this game because I am getting married up in Clare. At least I will get score updates throughout the night and a copy of the game afterwards.

therisingblues wrote:My tip for this one.
Sturt to bounce back and notch up their first ever win under lights at Elizabeth by 5 goals.