Round 12 BLOCKBUSTER: Centrals v Glenelg @ Elizabeth

[Big Phil]

I thought I would start this topic up seeing as though there is a bit of conversation about this cracker of a game over on another post...

Here's the link to the other posts on this game, continue your discussions from here on in...

http://www.safooty.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15731&p=413877#p413877

I reckon this is easily the blockbuster game of the year to date and could quite possibly be a little prelude to this years Grand Final ???

I think one of the keys for Centrals, if they want to win the game, is to quell the influence of Trev Cranston at the centre clearnaces, who is no doubt in career best from. I reckon Buckets Mackenzie just needs to crash and bash into him as much as he can and hopefullt tire him out. Quite clearly, The Bays midfield is their power so if you can curb the influence of their big man, and abviosuly win enough of the ball ourselves, we are a good chance to win the game.

It is quite possible that the Doggies could be bolstered by the return of up to 3 of their AFL listed players with Brad Symes looking to come back from his ankle injury, Justin Westhoff a realistic chance to be dropped by the Power after another average performance today and Ryan Williams, who was a late withdrawal from the South game last week, possibly coming back into the side. There are also plenty of other selection options for Roy Larid and his match comittee with Luis Hadden, Luke Cowan, James Moss and Earl Shaw all consistantly performing in the reserves.

Like I mentioned on the other thread, I think this will be an absolute rip snorter of a game and cant wait for next Saturday to come quickly enough. Hopefully the weather stays fine so we can see the best of both sides and they put on a good show for the ABC TV coverage. Reckon there should be a crowd of 5,000 at least. Mt tip, although not confident, Centrals by 1 - 12 points

GO U DOGGIES...

Big Phil...

[magpie in the 80's]

one thread is fine 1st in keeps their thread up

[stampy]

hey phil, what happened to your post on my thread? i replied and yours was gone

[stampy]

one thread is fine 1st in keeps their thread up

no probs, i will just repeat myself(nothin' unusual) my question was can the tiges make it 9 on the trot and win at elizabeth for the first time since 1992?

[mrjbeam1981]

i'm looking forward to this one. As i said in another thread catch the 6.55am flight out of brisbane, stop over in sydney and in adelaide just after 11, the old man picks us up then its straight out to elizabeth. I'm intrigued to see how our running side will go on the vast space's of elizabeth. To those of you who post on here and follow central's make sure you come* over and say g'day.

[the joker]

you would thin the way Westhoff is playing he will being playing against the tigers next saturday afternoon. and not Richmond in the AFL .

Centrals supporters will that help or hurt your forward Structure

[the joker]

The Doggies will get Symesey back next week. so as the season goes on it looks better for them. also i think their a chance to get griffin next week.

[bayman]

it should be a great contest & finally the abc has got it right as it should be a great promotion of the league to have on the box, i'd love to say we'll win but central at home hardly ever lose

[scott]

Is this the TV game?

[bayman]

Is this the TV game?

apparently so that's why i said it it wont stop me going

[bulldog2004]

This will be a great game. Have been looking forward to this game ever since we lost at the bay earlier in the year. Some revenge i think.

[bayman]

central v glenelg @ elizabeth looks a more enticing encounter than port v richmond @ football park which is also on saturday

[scott]

Is this the TV game?

apparently so that's why i said it it wont stop me going

LOL sorry didn't read your post, thanks

[Big Phil]

hey phil, what happened to your post on my thread? i replied and yours was gone

Don't know mate...

[Dutchy]

Anyhone here going to the Presidents Lunch?

[bayman]

Anyhone here going to the Presidents Lunch?

yes





















































you are dutchy

[Dutchy]

Any other Bay fans I mean Bayman!

I need the company in the heart of the kennel!

[Big Phil]

you would thin the way Westhoff is playing he will being playing against the tigers next saturday afternoon. and not Richmond in the AFL .

Centrals supporters will that help or hurt your forward Structure

I think having Justin Westhoff come back into the side, if he does get dropped from the Power, will be a good thing for us as I think we have needed to play the 2 tall forwards as opposed to just Dan Havelberg. This will mean we can afford a bit more flexibility with Daniel Havelberg sending him down back if needed, while Westy can play full forward. I have felt ALL year that Centrals are 1 tall defender short and althoug we have managed to get away with it for most of the season, our 2 loses have come when we've played sides with 3 or 4 quality medium to tall forwards, teams in Sturt and Glenelg.

Nathan Grima's brother was pretty good for the Tiges earlier in the year when we played them at the Bay and gave Havelberg a bit of trouble so if he plays, I would have Daniel Schell on Todd. Versatile Andrew Hayes would probably take say Roury Kirkby and leave Yves Sibenaler to play on Matthew Duldig. Cameron Faulkner, IMO, is the best match up for Justin McConnell while Havelberg can go down into defence if needed. I'm looking forward to a few of the midfield battles, in particular Backwell v Thomas, if it eventuates. Jmaes Gowans v Adam Fisher will be a good one as will the battle of the rucks with Buckets Mackenzie and probably Jon Giles taking on in form Trev Cranston.

Would be a nice bonus if Westhoff does get dropped but reckon we will be better served if Brad Symes does play for us. Think he will be a huge bonus for our midfield and can go to a hlaf back flank as well if needed. I'd love for the Crows to drop Griffin, would be good to help combat Trev Cranston but don't think it will happen. My biggest wish for Saturday is of course a Doggies win, but secondly I hope we have none of these men officiating in the league game: Tony Dey, Toby Medlin, Tony Dey or all of our favourite, Colin Rowston... Ideally, I wouldn't mind the older, wiser heads of Richard Williams, Tim Pfieffer and maybe say Sam Hay. Like I said earlier, should be a bumper crowd, would hope for even 6,000+ with okay weather forecast, 17 and cloudy. Again, Centrals by 1 - 12 points...

GO U DOGGIES...

Big Phil...

[the joker]

you would thin the way Westhoff is playing he will being playing against the tigers next saturday afternoon. and not Richmond in the AFL .

Centrals supporters will that help or hurt your forward Structure

I'd love for the Crows to drop Griffin, would be good to help combat Trev Cranston but don't think it will happen.

i think its a very good chance because Grif has had a tough time of it lately and i think that Maric has gone a head of him in the pecking order, also tippett has also just hit a road block in his short career.
so i am thinking the crows will drop Griffin pick Gill or Hentchel, both look ready for AFL after there performances on the weekend but i think gill should play first. and play them up forward and have tippett second ruckman and a pinch hitter up forward.

[TigerBoss]

From the reports I've heard of both Griffin and Westhoff, their impacts on their team's performance have been well noted by their respective coaches, so I don't expect either player to line up for Centrals this week.

What's the latest on the Gowans, Callinan and Symes injuries? My understanding was that all 3 would be at least one more week away, hence missing this match.