Rnd 1 - West v Central @ City Mazda Satdium (Thur N 28/3)

[Big Phil]

So the 2013 season officially kicks off with the Bloods and Bulldogs clashing at Richmond under the Easter Thursday Night lights...

Reserves @ 4:30pm

League @ 7:10pm


Broadcast Details - 107.9 LifeFM from 7:00pm

[Dog_ger]

Westies start good early.

Can't see them being beaten in round 1.

Dogs have some troubles early in 2013...

A big test for Bruce...

Have a very good easter, All.

[The Apostle]

Make sure the BBQ is crankin...

[Jim05]

Centrals should only need to kick 6 or 7 goals to win
Think they will win easily

[CENTURION]

Centrals should only need to kick 6 or 7 goals to win
Think they will win easily

by about 6 or 7 goals.

[Jim05]

Centrals should only need to kick 6 or 7 goals to win
Think they will win easily

by about 6 or 7 goals.

[nwdfanparade]

Centrals should only need to kick 6 or 7 goals to win
Think they will win easily

by about 6 or 7 goals.

Only if Colllins implements the same game plan as the GF

[Dutchy]

Going along to this one, plenty of free tickets floating around again.

[Jase]

The Warden has given me time off for good behaviour so will be able to get to the game Thursday night...

Love SANFL footy

[Norwoodman78]

West will win

[Rik E Boy]

West will win

1-0.

regards,

REB

[whufc]

Yeah i reckon West will win in a tight one with 11-13 goals.

Central have played terrible at Richmond the last couple of years and would need a huge turnaround to pull of the win.

For Centrals biggest weakness is key defenders and with Sibenaler looking like he will be out injured i think its crucial Hardy plays at full back. He was brilliant there in the final trial game and adds much needed height and strength. We can cover his absense easier in the forward lines than we can down back.

AFL selections will have an impact on this game with the possibility of there being 5-6 AFL listed players selected between the two sides, all who would be very important to their sides chances.

Cant wait, dont have work Thursday-Tuesday so will be having a massive night on the decking bar, the second best viewing at SANFL football.

[Big Phil]

Thanks to CDFC sponsor SEW Eurodrive, here is the Doggies squad for tomorrow night...

http://www.cdfc.com.au/season-2013/seas ... 3-03-28/89

Could be up to 8 debutants make their League debut for the Bulldogs...

And here is the Dogs Reserves as well:

Bradley Bain, Luke Barmby, Luke Buckby, Matthew Claughton, Thomas Dunne, Caleb Edmead,Joel Foster, Tyson Irlam, Kyle Jenner, Jai Kovatseff, Jake Martin, Cameron Milne,Sam Milne,Jay Nash,Thomas Ryan, Travis Schiller, Cooper Stoll, Jarrod Traynor, Josh Vater ,Matthew White, Dylan Wise

[geppscrossrams]

F: Gray, Webb, Mangan
HF: Silverlock, Keough, Ezard
C: Beech, Schmidt, Birss
HB: R. Anderson, Ferguson, Bricknell
B: Slattery, Tippett, Caire.

R: Nelson, Macreadie, Fielke
INT: Laird, Cassisi, Crouch, Homburg, Rankine

[Big Phil]

No Ian Callinan for the Dogs...

[sjt]

Our (Centrals) side looks significantly different. Potentially 8 newbies, versus West experience this could get ugly like the last couple of years for us.

[Dutchy]

F: Gray, Webb, Mangan
HF: Silverlock, Keough, Ezard
C: Beech, Schmidt, Birss
HB: R. Anderson, Ferguson, Bricknell
B: Slattery, Tippett, Caire.

R: Nelson, Macreadie, Fielke
INT: Laird, Cassisi, Crouch, Homburg, Rankine

Can a Westies fan let us know how many of the GF side are missing?

[whufc]

West by plenty

[Brodlach]

From memory those who didn't play in the Grand Final

Webb
Gray
Mangan
Tippett
Anderson
Cassisi
Laird
Keough
Beech

Rankine and Homburg too but I don't think they will play tomorrow night

Travis Tuck missing with an ankle injury

[bloods08]

F: Gray, Webb, Mangan
HF: Silverlock, Keough, Ezard
C: Beech, Schmidt, Birss
HB: R. Anderson, Ferguson, Bricknell
B: Slattery, Tippett, Caire.

R: Nelson, Macreadie, Fielke
INT: Laird, Cassisi, Crouch, Homburg, Rankine

Can a Westies fan let us know how many of the GF side are missing?

Only 12 playing. Missing include Willits Brad Fisher, Ben Fisher, F Caruso, N Caruso (left), Green, Hartlett, Thompson (inj). Missing 1 but can't remember at this stage.