R17 - Sturt v West @ Unley

[Dutchy]

STURT
Sturt forward Ben Hansen has been recalled for Saturday’s match against West Adelaide at Peter Motley Oval.
Hansen has built form and fitness in the Reserves after recovering from a minor thigh strain, culminating in him booting five goals last round against Central.
Versatile utility Jarrod Lienert has been named on the wing while AFL Academy member Steven Slimming could play his first IGA League match after being named on the five-man interchange bench.
Unley Jets product Slimming, a member of the McDonald’s SA Under-18 team this year, measures in at 182cm and 73kg.
Former Magpie Brad Coulson has been sent back to the Reserves.

League
F: Hansen, K. Beard, Gilfoy
HF: Hone, M. Evans, Greenslade
C: Crocker, Kirkwood, Lienert
HB: McMahon, Stephens, Page
B: Jonas, F. Evans, Paprotny

R: Osborn, Battersby, Martin
INT: Harms, Carey, Wildman, Slimming, Penfold
IN: Hansen, Slimming, Lienert
OUT: Coulson

Reserves
F: Langridge, Voigt, Wiech
HF: Hayden, Young, Pansini
C: Telford, Samblich, Hayes
HB: Haren, Gamble, Thiele
B: Hargreaves, Campbell, Powell


WEST
West Adelaide has regained premiership players Aaron Fielke and Errin Wasley-Black for the clash against Sturt at Peter Motley Oval on Saturday.
Small forward Fielke has overcome a calf strain which occurred during the warm-up of the Bloods’ Round 14 loss to the Eagles.
Half-back Wasley-Black has recovered from a hamstring strain which has sidelined him since Round 10.
Edwardstown junior Jack Evans will finally make his debut after being named in a back pocket.
Evans, who measures in at 180cm and 75kg, has been regularly named on the Bloods’ extended interchange bench this year, only to be trimmed before the bounce.
But the 21-year-old is a confirmed starter against the Double Blues, who are seeking to maintain top position on the ladder.
Running defender Chris Burgess has been forced out with a calf ailment while key defender Adam Hartlett, who this week announced his retirement at season’s end, was unable to be considered due to a calf injury.
Premiership half-back Logan Hill will play his 100th IGA League match after making his debut in 2008.

League
F: Fielke, Tuck, Turner
HF: J. Noble, Middleton, Haysman
C: Waite, K. Stevens, Schmidt
HB: Hill, Favretto, Green
B: Caire, Hardy, J. Evans

R: Webb, O’Brien, Schiller
INT: Stubbs, Silverlock, Wasley-Black, Helbig, Agostino
IN: Fielke, J. Evans, Wasley-Black
OUT: Burgess (calf)

Reserves
Rodman, Pillion, McPherson, J. Hampton, L. Ryan, M. Noble, Inglis, Majok, Scott, Stidiford, Fitzpatrick, Male, Westhoff, J. Ryan, Noonan, J. Stevens, Rankine, G. Hampton, Karpany, Crump, L. Evans.

Under-18
Goldner, Gutsche, Eichner, Rodman, Martin, Baker, Kewell, O’Driscoll, I. Johnson, Hay, Smith, Moore, Walton, Wagner, West, Heitmann, Secker, Patterson, Lampard, Kennedy, M. Johnson, Binnion, M. Noble, Kenmore, Geddes-Ryan, May.

[johntheclaret]

Westies to pull off* a shock this week.
Bloods by 10-15 points

[another grub]

Sturt by 40

[Magellan]

I understand there's a thin chance Slimming will make the final 22.

[Pseudo]

I understand there's a thin chance Slimming will make the final 22.

That's if he isn't trimmed...

[another grub]

He got no guts

[Magellan]

I understand there's a thin chance Slimming will make the final 22.

That's if he isn't trimmed...

The skinny is he won't have to weight for his chance to play. Either way, he's bound to cop some ribbing.

[Wedgie]

You guys are walking a thin line.

[Booney]

Weight, whatcher you guys saying?

[MatteeG]

He'll give it a shake...

[Magellan]

You guys are walking a thin line.

Stuff it, I'll run the GAUNTlet.

[Wedgie]

I think West will be in for a weighty loss. Lean times for the bloods.

[Magellan]

I think West will be in for a weighty loss. Lean times for the bloods.

Twelve months ago that tip would be off the scales. But this season I'm inclined to bulimia.

[Jimmy]

And here I thought there were 12 decent posts about the game entering this thread...FAT chance of that happening

[Second Team]

And here I thought there were 12 decent posts about the game entering this thread...FAT chance of that happening

North have the bye no doubt. West by 3 points.

[Magellan]

North have the bye no doubt. West by 3 points.

Interesting selection, a narrow victory and very slender margin. Knocking off the top side would be the joule in the crown.

[Blacky]

Has this site gone down hill or what

[Eagles2014]

Has this site gone down hill or what

Rough call. Level of interest and posts in all other areas seem really high. The SANFL games this year have shown a massive reduction in interest and comments. Think that is a reflection of the whole competition more than this site! People on here are true SANFL, and even they can't be bothered posting anymore, the comp will be dead by 2020!

[Wedgie]

Doesn't matter what happens in the SANFL , some people will just never have a sense of humour.

[Pseudo]

North have the bye no doubt. West by 3 points.

Interesting selection, a narrow victory and very slender margin. Knocking off the top side would be the joule in the crown.

Yes, it would take a unit of energy from the Bloods. Hard to tell Watt will happen...