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Posted: **Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:16 am**

Messenger Newspapers have launched a new online segment, Race to the Magarey. Our reporter Jai Bednall has studied the form and has given his predictions after Round 14 of the season. Each week it will be updated, giving SANFL fans the chance to follow the fortunes of their favourite players. Check it out at http://www.messengernews.com.au. And if you don't agree with Jai, let him know!

Posted: **Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:28 am**

I'm tempted to but a few bob on Bays ruckman Trevor Cranston...

While the Tigers have had a pretty even team performance throughout their successful season to date, I reckon Big Trev might just get a few 1 and 2 votes while Backwell, Fisher, McConnell, Holmes and the like get the 3 voters. Throw in a couple of BOG 3 votes for himself and the former Springvale ruckman might just be right up the top of the leaderboard come the last few games...

My Tip: Trevor Cranston - Glenelg - by 1 vote !!
Runner Up: Jade Sheedy - Sturt
Smokey: Steven Summerton - Port

Big Suprise: Paul Thomas - Centrals - Don't be suprised if the 2004 winner is right up there with the final count but obviously will be ineligable after being suspended twice this year.

Posted: **Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:40 am**

it won't be a ruckman, it will be a midfileder as usual!

Posted: **Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:55 am**

CENTURION wrote:it won't be a ruckman, it will be a midfileder as usual!

Yeah you're probably right Centurion...

But Trev has been in pretty awesome form, but as to has his on ball brigade. I guess we'll just have to wait and see hey...

Ryan O'Connor won as a ruckman with Port in 2001, albeit tied with Tony Brown, a fellow team mate and a MIDFIELDER !!??

Posted: **Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:30 pm**

Half Trev's work is as a midfielder....

Posted: **Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:28 am**

Hand Jade Sheedy another just for the hell of it.

Trying to think what happened after the last time he won one..

Posted: **Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:20 am**

Barto wrote:Hand Jade Sheedy another just for the hell of it.

Trying to think what happened after the last time he won one..

Based on that theory Barto, they should withdraw Thommo's suspensions (already served !!?) and let him become eligible to win a second, we'll keep Daniel Schell at full forward and he will continue to kick massive bags of goals to catch Brant Chambers, overtake him and win the Ken Farmer and then hopefully the same thing as 2004 will follow come finals time... :wink:

AN SANFL RECORD WINNING MARGIN FOR A DOGGIES PREMIERSHIP (but not over the Eags, maybe the Bays instead !!) :shock:

Ohhh, it's so nice to day dream isn't it. If only all our wishes came true, I know Centrals would have won 8 in a row if that was the case... :roll:

Yes, I know I'm FOS and a bit of an exaggerater but, hey, I'm allowed to be selfish aren't I

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:53 pm**

Messenger reporter Jai Bednall has updated his weekly, online, Magarey Medal formguide. Find out who has firmed as favourite or who has dropped out of contention in Race to the Magarey. Visit http://www.messengernews.com.au

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:41 pm**

Not sure this Jai guy knows what he's talking about. Slade number 10 ATM? Got to be kidding. Didn't even win it the year he was absolutely firing! No dog will win it unless someone get BOG every game for the rest of the season.

Cranston has even less of a chance than Slade. Parry the only current SANFL ruckman likely to feature in a MM count but only if the Panthers improve and challenge for the finals next season. Ruckmen need more stats than poor old Trev is managing, and more importantly more Marks.

Treeby shouldn't win it. I like to think a Magarey Medallist can hit a target by foot.

Anyway, J. Clayton looks the deserving winner at this stage to me. Always contributing, always dangerous and gets a few blokes from the opposition just trying to stop him every week.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 6:30 pm**

I think they're doing a pretty good job with this.

We all know our own players better than the reporters, but it's a good concept and it's good to see that sort of publicity for the SANFL.

Posted: **Tue Jul 15, 2008 8:20 pm**

Barto wrote:Hand Jade Sheedy another just for the hell of it.

Trying to think what happened after the last time he won one..

That was when he shared it with that bloke that didnt deserve it?

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:31 am**

demonseye wrote:
Barto wrote:Hand Jade Sheedy another just for the hell of it.

Trying to think what happened after the last time he won one..

That was when he shared it with that bloke that didnt deserve it?

Yes, demonseye, yes...never underestimate stupidity....of any kind eh!

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:42 am**

Grahaml wrote:Anyway, J. Clayton looks the deserving winner at this stage to me. Always contributing, always dangerous and gets a few blokes from the opposition just trying to stop him every week.

He would be except that he is ineligible. Was found guilty of striking earlier this year.

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:41 pm**

Big Phil wrote:Big Suprise: Paul Thomas - Centrals - Don't be suprised if the 2004 winner is right up there with the final count but obviously will be ineligable after being suspended twice this year.

Well if he's been suspended twice it would be a big surprise if he won :shock:

.. sorry luv, didn't see the point of that.. :roll:

Perhaps, it wouldn't be surprising to see him poll enough votes to rival the eventual winner, knowing he can't win?

Posted: **Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:35 pm**

CUTTERMAN wrote:
demonseye wrote:
Barto wrote:Hand Jade Sheedy another just for the hell of it.

Trying to think what happened after the last time he won one..

That was when he shared it with that bloke that didnt deserve it?

Yes, demonseye, yes...never underestimate stupidity....of any kind eh!

Posted: **Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:43 pm**

Week 3 of the Race to the Magarey Medal has been launched at http://www.messengernews.com.au/article ... _news.html
On the back of his 10-goal haul Sturt's Brant Chambers not only jumps in to 20th place on the SANFL's all-time goal-kicking list but also in to the top 10 of the rankings.
Meantime, Jade Sheedy and James Allan have stretched their lead a top of the leaderboard.

Posted: **Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:03 pm**

Nice work. In a fair world there'd be a bookie who'd give you odds on 'Will Justin McConnell lay a tackle this week?'

Posted: **Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:26 pm**

If South had won a few more games I would say James Boyd would be in with a big chance. A proven vote winner at reserves and U/17 level with both medals in the cabinet. He's been averaging 25+ possessions per game.
If he won it he wouldnt be the first southie to win it without polling a first preference..... :wink:

Posted: **Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:35 pm**

barbie wrote:
Grahaml wrote:Anyway, J. Clayton looks the deserving winner at this stage to me. Always contributing, always dangerous and gets a few blokes from the opposition just trying to stop him every week.

He would be except that he is ineligible. Was found guilty of striking earlier this year.

Hey Jai, Clayton needs to be removed from your list! He can't win it.

Posted: **Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:28 am**

Can anyone else confirm this? The bookies are still taking money on Clayton and he hasn't missed a game yet this year.

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