Rd 18 2007 Central v Eagles

[cd]

Agree with all on here that should be a really good game and lets hope weather is OK.

It will be a challenge for us as Ron Fuller states in his comments - see coaches comments thread.

[Mickyj]

I expect the Eagles to win. I believe the Eagles are building to a level equal or better than last year. I don't think the Dogs have made up 76 points worth of ground.

Dogs this year are by far a better side than last year. More settled and less players running around with injuries, unlike last year.
Just because the eagles beat the dogs in a Gf doesnt automatically make them a better team than the dogs this year.
Looking at what the two clubs have gained and lost over the summer to improve their lists , the dogs would be miles ahead.(probably more than 76 points)

Not sure miles ahead, just watched the 2006 GF highlights today don't forget the 2005 Jack Oatey Medallist Mcabe retired after the GF humiliation, albeit offset by the recruiting of Callinan.
The dogs would be hungrier but the fear of losing again will bring its own pressure come finals.

Something when it comes to GF's the Eagles are more than qualified in. Another sweeping statement!

Umm yeah the Eagles can see what losing finals is like from beating North in finals year after year as well.

Someone wrote Dogs by 5 goals I think either team could win by 5 goals.The eagles have improved in leaps and bounds since Anzac day they just need to perform for 4 quarters. And its not the same old performers getting the job done for the EAGLES some very good juniors playing for the Eagles this year.

Go you Mighty eagles.

[BPBRB]

Umm yeah the Eagles can see what losing finals is like from beating North in finals year after year as well.

I did say GF's in my post - normal finals however you are correct though!

[Aerie]

I expect the Eagles to win. I believe the Eagles are building to a level equal or better than last year. I don't think the Dogs have made up 76 points worth of ground.

That's a "sweeping" statement. Despite the Eagles having a horrendous run of injuries which accounts for someof the form and the slow build up, you have still a long way to go to get a top 3 spot by the end of the minor round (although I think North's form slump will probably help you ) but your not the same side you were last year but again you haven't been anywhere near full strength so the jury is still out at this stage.

I think the Dogs are a much stronger and far more versatile side this year and from what I have seen so far I think that 76 points might be the minimum margin your team will lose by if Centrals decide to turn it on tommorow.

You are right. Except for the last sentence.

I was just trying to even up the arrogance factor on this thread.

[JamesH]

Some good kids are coming through at WWT.

Second tier players have also lifted.

Guys like Redden... ect.... have played some good footy. Looks like Scwarze has lifted.... although not in the position he expected to play in....

Beating the Dogs at the moment might be a bit too much.
Bar injuries I think the Eagles will make a huge impact come finals time... (McKenzie + Inkster still to come into the team)

Eagles have a great defense... more than capable of holding the Dogs forwards .... the dogs midfield (especially their scoring ability) will probably be the dif.

Sorry Sturt & North.... this looks like a GF preview

[pipers]

Sorry Sturt & North.... this looks like a GF preview

Three horse race in my optinion.

Dogs
Blues
Eagles

Eagles will win this week, but when it comes to the crunch, Dogs will prevail.

I'd actually like to see a 2002 rematch. The best two sides I've seen this year, by a long shot.

[Mickyj]

Sorry Sturt & North.... this looks like a GF preview

Three horse race in my optinion.

Dogs
Blues
Eagles

Eagles will win this week, but when it comes to the crunch, Dogs will prevail.

I'd actually like to see a 2002 rematch. The best two sides I've seen this year, by a long shot.

And the Eagles killed sturt in their last encounter earlier in the year.
Interesting thought but I would say Port helped the eagles find some form .

[Aerie]

Interesting thought but I would say Port helped the eagles find some form .

That's for sure. I've never seen a side play that badly for a win as we did that day!

[Apachebulldog]

The majority of SANFL fans thought that Centrals would have creamed Port


Wrong the majority of footy fans thought this game would be a close game, if my memory serves me right the last four encounters have been decide by 2 kicks.

So get ya facts right man !!!!!!!!!!!!!


WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sturt1]

This game will be a belter. More important than most people think.

[pipers]

Interesting thought but I would say Port helped the eagles find some form .

That's for sure. I've never seen a side play that badly for a win as we did that day!

Exactly - you're shit.

[Wedgie]

CENTRAL v EAGLES
2.15pm, Saturday August 4th @ Hamra Homes Oval, Elizabeth

All Time Record : Played 52, Central won 28, Eagles won 24
All Time @ Hamra Homes : Played 16, Central won 7, Eagles won 9
All Recent Encounters : Central have won 3 of the past 4
Recent @ Hamra Homes : Central have won last 2

Recent Results
2007 Rd 12 June 23 @ Hamra Hom Central 15.10.100 d Eagles 7.7.49 by 51pts
2007 Rd 4 April 25 @ Thebarton Central 23.13.151 d Eagles 11.3.69 by 82pts
2006 GF Oct 8 @ AAMI Eagles 17.19.121 d Central 7.3.45 by 76pts
2006 2SF Sept 24 @ Adelaide Central 13.5.83 d Eagles 6.11.47 by 36pts
2006 Rd 14 July 8 @ Woodville Eagles 14.16.100 d Central 12.4.76 by 24pts
2006 Rd 4 April 25 @ Adelaide Eagles 16.15.111 d Central 13.10.88 by 23pts
2005 GF Oct 2 @ AAMI Central 15.14.104 d Eagles 11.10.76 by 28pts
2005 Rd 21 Aug 21 @ Woodville Central 12.11.83 d Eagles 10.6.66 by 17pts
2005 Rd 16 July 16 @ NAP Central 13.5.83 d Eagles 9.11.65 by 18pts
2005 Rd 5 April 25 @ Adelaide Eagles 16.22.118 d Central 6.8.44 by 74pts

Last Draw - Never Drawn

RECORDS CENTRAL on left Eagles on right
Highest Score 23.15.153 (GF Oct3 2004 @AAMI) 24.10.154 (Rd6 May8 1993 @Wd)
Lowest Score 6.8.44 (Rd5 Apr25 2005 @Ad) 4.4.28 (GF Oct3 2004 @AAMI)
Highest Losing Score 15.16.106 (Rd21 Aug10 1991 @Ad) 15.9.99 (2SF Sep23 2001 @FP)
Lowest Winning Score 8.13.61 (GF Sep9 2000 @FP) 11.14.80 (Rd3 Apr6 1991 @El) / 9.7.61 (Rd22 Aug30 2003 @ Wd)
Biggest Winning Margin 125pts (GF Oct3 2004 @AAMI) 76pts (GF Oct 8 2006 @ AAMI)

BROADCAST ON – ABC TV

Latest odds from sportsbet.com.au:

Central $1.53
Eagles $2.45

[pipers]

CENTRAL v EAGLES
Latest odds from sportsbet.com.au:

Central $1.53
Eagles $2.45

Nice value on the Eagles...

[Mickyj]

Interesting thought but I would say Port helped the eagles find some form .

That's for sure. I've never seen a side play that badly for a win as we did that day!

Exactly - you're s***t.

Geez and that makes port Adelaide worse than shit

[Mickyj]

CENTRAL v EAGLES
Latest odds from sportsbet.com.au:

Central $1.53
Eagles $2.45

Nice value on the Eagles...

I would have thought the EAGLES would have paid more .With most non Eagle pundits saying what they have re Centrals winning MARGIN.
Perhaps Sportsbet has taken notice of the type of players the Eagles have chosen for the bench and I don't mean the ruckman .
Go you Eagles .

[Wedgie]

I think its good odds for the Dogs, easy money IMHO.

[Grahaml]

Port have 1 win from the last 11 rounds by my reckoning. Worse than shit probably fits pretty well ATM.

[Wedgie]

Port have 1 win from the last 11 rounds by my reckoning. Worse than s***t probably fits pretty well ATM.

Does that mean North are worse than worse than shit?

[doggies4eva]

Port have 1 win from the last 11 rounds by my reckoning. Worse than s***t probably fits pretty well ATM.

Does that mean North are worse than worse than s***t?

I think Norf are a plucking good team

[eaglehaslanded]

Should be a cracker of a game. I like the inclusion of Colville the team really lift with him in the side. I'm certainly going out to Elizabeth this time around a little more confident than last time. Could go either way but by no more than 4 goals I think.

GO EAGLES GO GO GO !!!