Preview of Rd 4 2006 - From the Budget

[Wedgie]

The season may only be three rounds old, but the Magpies have already stamped themselves as a genuine premiership contender. And they can strengthen their claims this weekend by beating South Adelaide.

Port and South meet at Alberton Oval in one of two Saturday afternoon matches for Round 4. The other sees West Adelaide host Norwood at Broadspectrum Oval where the Bloods are hoping to register their first win of the season … and their first for coach Wayne Weidemann.

And while the action will be fast and furious on Saturday, Round 4 kicks off on Friday night with North and Sturt going head-to-head at Adelaide Oval. Both sides are fresh from a bye and have different reasons for pursuing victory – the Roosters are hell-bent on maintaining their unblemished record, while the Double Blues are in search of their first win for 2006.

The round then concludes on Tuesday when Central District and the Eagles square off in the Anzac Day Grand Final re-match at Adelaide Oval. Both sides have plenty to prove. The Eagles will be motivated by yet another Grand Final loss to the Dogs last October, while the northerners need only look back to last Saturday’s humiliation against Glenelg for ample incentive to bounce back.


ROOSTERS vs DOUBLE BLUES
We all know North Adelaide has improved again this year, with recruits Dean Howard, Leigh Ryswyk and Brett O’Hara fitting in to a potent Roosters outfit which seems destined for a top-three finish. But what about Sturt?

The Double Blues have a strong line-up on paper, but as evidenced by two losses to start the year, footy isn’t played on paper!

These sides normally put on a good show for spectators, so a high-scoring, close contest wouldn’t surprise, but North should be too strong on this occasion.


MAGPIES vs PANTHERS
The Panthers sang their club song last Saturday for the first time since June last year, and will be hoping for an encore performance against Port.

However, it will be a silent changeroom come 5pm if South isn’t right on its game, with the Magpies aiming to add the Panthers to their list of 2006 victims, which currently consists of West and Central.

There is some exciting ex-AFL talent on display in this clash, including former Essendon teammates Marc Bullen (Port) and Damian Cupido (South), which will hopefully translate to a ripping contest.


BLOODS vs REDLEGS
It’s not panic stations at West Adelaide just yet, but the pressure is rising on rookie coach Wayne Weidemann to deliver his and the club’s first triumph for 2006.

And the Bloods will fancy their chances playing on home soil against a team they’ve beaten in seven of their past eight meetings. They need to lift though.

Coming off a deflating two-point loss to the Eagles, the Redlegs are rueing the fact they aren’t sitting three-zip at the moment and will be out to make amends this Saturday. They should deliver.


BULLDOGS vs EAGLES
In October last year, Central and the Eagles played off in the 2005 Grand Final. Fast forward to three rounds into the 2006 season and it’s hard to comprehend that both clubs are sitting outside the five.

The Bulldogs have had the wood on the Eagles in recent years, but there must be some scarring from last weekend’s massive loss to the Bays, which Ron Fuller and his men will no doubt try and gouge open.

An Anzac Day battle, a Grand Final re-match and a hell of a lot of pride is on the line. It’ll be hard, it’ll be tough, it’ll definitely be worth watching!

[portentous]

Who's going to have first swing at mercenary Parry at Alberton??

[LBJ8]

Is Koops going to play or has he stayed in Melbourne???

[Coorong]

BLOODS by 17 points, Wedding to kick 6.2 and Wiggo 3rd best on ground. In a surprise move Jerico will be named, start and finish forward and will be the go to player.

Hollands will spend the majority on the bench, Haynes will start in and see out the game and dominate the centre and Illman will dominate...... but in the 2's.

First goal within the first two minutes, Haynes passes to Jerico who has lead to a flank, passes to Wedding who plays on from a pocket and goals. West will hold the lead untill the final siren.

A crowd of 1.760 will witness this win

Nostral Damus predictions are seldom wrong.

Oh sorry.. BOG, McMillan, Purchase 2nd best

[MightyEagles]

Eagles by a couple goals with 4 619 people watching.

[doggies4eva]

A crowd of 1.760 will witness this win

1.76? Who will be the .76 of a person?

[blueandwhite]

If I was the one taking a swing at Parry I'd make sure it was a fairly good one.........you might not get another one in.

[Booney]

If I was the one taking a swing at Parry I'd make sure it was a fairly good one.........you might not get another one in.

LOL,if he was any chop we would not have got rid of him. Parry= loose cannon!

[Booney]

If I was the one taking a swing at Parry I'd make sure it was a fairly good one.........you might not get another one in.

LOL,one thing you all must remember,if you leave the mighty Magpies,dont expect a warm home coming!

[Pseudo]

LOL,one thing you all must remember,if you leave the mighty Magpies,dont expect a warm home coming!

Give our regards to Troy Butcher....

[Booney]

LOL,one thing you all must remember,if you leave the mighty Magpies,dont expect a warm home coming!

Give our regards to Troy Butcher....

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[blueandwhite]

booney ,wasnt aware you "got rid of him", I understood he walked for more cash. It seems that since he left your club has found a bottomless pit of cash, so he was obviously being paid plenty at Port when he was there, and held in high regard.
Incidently he he has been excellent in the 2 games so far this year,no doubt Port (as only Port can do ) will target him and one or two others of concern.

[westside]

A crowd of 1.760 will witness this win

1.76? Who will be the .76 of a person?

The Norwood fan who leaves at the start of the final quarter.

[doggies4eva]

A crowd of 1.760 will witness this win

1.76? Who will be the .76 of a person?

The Norwood fan who leaves at the start of the final quarter.

[mal]

WA V NW ...wide reciever and coorong....

WA might get within 5 goals if
it's pouring with rain all day.

[RoosterMarty]

I don't think North vs Sturt will be as high scoring as their recent day matches. It will be close though, and good to watch, i always enjoy these games especially when we win

All neutrals should get down to the beautiful Adelaide Oval for this cracker.

[godoubleblues]

I don't think North vs Sturt will be as high scoring as their recent day matches. It will be close though, and good to watch, i always enjoy these games especially when we win

All neutrals should get down to the beautiful Adelaide Oval for this cracker.

me too

[Jimmy]

The Double Blues have a strong line-up on paper, but as evidenced by two losses to start the year, footy isn’t played on paper!

strong on paper??? no it doesnt.... we have many youngsters playing who are unkowns...i like how we are playing the jrs and this is a great test for them.

[portentous]

If I was the one taking a swing at Parry I'd make sure it was a fairly good one.........you might not get another one in.

It'd be worth it though.

BTW I called him a mercenary because he DID leave Alberton for more money. Guess he'd rather the $'s than to play finals. His problem now.