Rnd 6 - Eagles v Central @ Woodville (Wed 25/4)

[Aerie]

Here are some positional changes I'd like to see. Raymond to Full Forward. Grocke out further to CHF. Cica more time in the forward pocket. Grieger back to FB. Staple to a back pocket. Lewis out to a wing and McKenzie full time in the middle.

Hopefully we'll get Parry back for ANZAC Day and perhaps Knights and Redden too?

I fear this will be a thrashing. Don't think Central will take their foot off the pedal.

[eaglehaslanded]

I'm dearly hoping this will be the miracle win needed to kick start our season but given the way things have been going, our injury issues and the short turn around between matches. I struggle to see how we can possibly kick a winning score let alone be competitive. I think we'll be going really well to keep the margin within 10 goals.

[Big Phil]

Why's it not on tv????
I'm guessing it's too hard to get the cameras from the march to Oval Avenue.

Part of cost cutting, I would think?

[eaglehaslanded]

A total of 64 games have been played between the Eagles and the Dogs with Central holding the advantage 36-28 Central have also won 6 of the past 9 games between them however the Eagles were the victor on the last occasion the 2011 Grand Final. At Woodville there have been 19 games with the Dogs holding an 11-8 record. Central also hold the advantage in more recent times at Oval Ave winning 3 of the past 5 including the past 2 played there.

[eaglehaslanded]

Hopefully we'll get Parry back for ANZAC Day and perhaps Knights and Redden too?

I've heard big Paz won't be back until the game against South. I wouldn't think that the Power would release Redden to play as I would expect him to play in the Showdown.

[eaglehaslanded]

Young Jake Fairclough will miss this game with a concussion, Robert Eddy could be a possible inclusion. Perhaps Peter Lindsay could be called up to play his first league game for the club. Maybe it's time to expose young Harding to some league action as we're needing another target up forward.

[eaglehaslanded]

Grocke out further to CHF. McKenzie full time in the middle.

Agreed with Grocke we need him up the ground more so as he can get into the action. I'd love to see Macca play in the middle but with Giuffreda missing we need him down back.

[Dog_ger]

A total of 64 games have been played between the Eagles and the Dogs with Central holding the advantage 36-28 Central have also won 6 of the past 9 games between them however the Eagles were the victor on the last occasion the 2011 Grand Final. At Woodville there have been 19 games with the Dogs holding an 11-8 record. Central also hold the advantage in more recent times at Oval Ave winning 3 of the past 5 including the past 2 played there.

Fabulous stats mate. Worth taking a not of them.

[Hopeful Jelly]

In previous years, a match against Centrals has generally brought about an improved performance from the Eagles than in games they have played in the weeks prior. If ever there is a time that the Eagles need a match against Centrals to bring out a better performance, it is this week. I figure if there is something extra to motivate us then that can't be bad - worst case is we'll get slaughtered, but that will be no different to what has happened in the first four games.

[wycbloods]

Why's it not on tv????
I'm guessing it's too hard to get the cameras from the march to Oval Avenue.

Double time and half on public holidays.....

Hasn't been a problem in the past has it?

[gossipgirl]

hopefully the rain stays away and there is a big crowd. Eagles to win in an upset

[JK]

Eagles to put on a much improved display, for at least half of the match .. But the masters will wear them down and overrun them.

[Big Phil]

Thanks to sponsor SEW Eurodrive, click below for the Doggies League squad to face the Eagles tomorrow...

http://www.cdfc.com.au/fixtures-and-res ... 12-04-25/6

INTO 23: James Gowans, Brad Symes

OUTS: 2 to drop out*

*Please note Josh Vater hasn't been dropped or is injured, he is in the squad of 23, it is just the CDFC homepage program only allows 22 players to be shown on the page.

[mighty_tiger_79]

What is the guess of the crowd for tomorrow?

[whufc]

The $4.20 for the Eagles between 1-39 was too good to refuse!!!!!!

When are teams selected?

[whufc]

Would think Chris Gowans and 1 other would come out the side. Maybe Symes with all the doubt over a few Crows players i would be very surprised if they have 100% ruled im out to play the Showdown especially considering he was 1st emergency last week.

[Big Phil]

Would think Chris Gowans and 1 other would come out the side.

I don't think Chris will be rested from the side, considering the Dogs have the bye next week and will have an 18 day rest before their next game against Glenelg. I think this will be one of the rare games this season where both Chris and James Gowans play in the same side, prior to finals - should Central qualify.

[Big Phil]

Click below to see the Eagles line-up...

http://www.wwtfc.com.au/?page_id=163

[whufc]

Would think Chris Gowans and 1 other would come out the side.

I don't think Chris will be rested from the side, considering the Dogs have the bye next week and will have an 18 day rest before their next game against Glenelg. I think this will be one of the rare games this season where both Chris and James Gowans play in the same side, prior to finals - should Central qualify.

Yeah but is it physically possible for Chris at 34(?) to have recovered from a tough slog in the wet within 4 days, especially considering another wet game is expected.

The Glenelg game is a mute point if he hasnt recovered from saturdays game.

[Big Phil]

Would think Chris Gowans and 1 other would come out the side.

I don't think Chris will be rested from the side, considering the Dogs have the bye next week and will have an 18 day rest before their next game against Glenelg. I think this will be one of the rare games this season where both Chris and James Gowans play in the same side, prior to finals - should Central qualify.

Yeah but is it physically possible for Chris at 34(?) to have recovered from a tough slog in the wet within 4 days, especially considering another wet game is expected.

The Glenelg game is a mute point if he hasnt recovered from saturdays game.

I'd be very surprised if Chris Gowans doesn't play tomorrow mate...