Central v South Rd 17 2006

[Wedgie]

From the Advertiser:


Laird's need for speed

WARREN PARTLAND

CENTRAL District coach Roy Laird has called on his players to find more urgency.
Laird wants his side to "play with more speed to make things happen" and to take the game head-on against South Adelaide at home tomorrow.

And he has pushed the message of the need to take full toll of any opportunities.

Last week the Bulldogs failed to do that in an upset loss to Norwood, producing a display which reflects their inconsistency this season.

At times the Dogs have fired up with an effort so typical of recent years only to cough up some disappointing form the following week.

"We played some good footy last week but we also switched off," Laird said. "We are fortunate in many ways the competition is so even.

"The season is open so if you can put five weeks of good footy together it can set you right up."

The Bulldogs regained Richard Cochrane, naming him on the half-back line with brother Stuart but omitted experienced Quinton Graham.

Paul Thomas will lead the side after Nathan Steinberner was ruled out for the season, having aggravated a shoulder injury in the opening minutes of his comeback last week in the reserves.

But Laird was not expecting Thomas to "stand up and carry the load" in Steinberner's absence, rather he will demand every player take responsibility.

Make no mistake, the Bulldogs need to soon make a significant statement on the competition. They are third on the ladder but only percentage above the Port Adelaide Magpies. And they are just one game clear of Glenelg and Norwood. Defeat this week would drop them to fourth. South would then climb within one game of the Bulldogs with a game in hand and on similar percentage.

The Panthers have named Dylan Williams and Brett King in a 22-man squad with Alipate Carlile being lost to Port Adelaide Power.

South desperately needs a victory after lacklustre performances against North Adelaide and Glenelg in its past two matches.

Massive victories over the Port Adelaide Magpies and Sturt before those two games was sufficient proof the Panthers can be a lethal unit. And they dominated their previous clash with the Bulldogs with a 56-point victory at Noarlunga.

Craig Parry can ignite the Panthers' running game with a heavy influence in ruck. He has a quality on-ball brigade, including Stephen Kenna and Rhys Archard, to feed.

Given sufficient ball the Panthers have the players to create havoc in attack with Damian Cupido, Ben Warren and Alwyn Davey lurking.

But the side must stand firm when under pressure.

Before last week's bye they were overwhelmed in the last quarter by Glenelg.

[Thunderstruck]

There is no excuse this week for a loss IMO. Lose this week and they may as well kiss the flag chances goodbye. It's time to really stand up and fight and beat South who are hot and cold. Graham has been dropped which sends a strong message that no passengers will be allowed. Also got to take advantage of Ports poor form and injury toll to get above them on the ladder. Don't think anyone will catch the eagles and North who are the best 2 sides by a fair degree atm.

[CENTURION]

SEEYALATERQUINNO!

[Wedgie]

CENTRAL DISTRICT vs. SOUTH ADELAIDE

F O'Sullivan Schell McKenzie
B Iljcesen Hateley Clarke
HF C.Gowans Cowan McCabe
HB McGlone Bennett Archard
C Ware J.Gowans L.Westhoff
C Smith Handby Thewlis
HB R.Cochrane Sibenaler S.Cochrane
HF Cupido Twomey Kruger
B Wilson Currie Switala
F Kenna Warren C.Sampson
1R Scoullar Thomas Slade
1R Parry Wright Neagle

Central int: Griffin Hayes J.Westhoff. Out: Graham.
South int: Davey, Williams, King, J.Sampson. Out: Carlile.

[mal]

The flags

Centrals will be defending thier premiership flag.
South will be putting up thier white flag at 3/4 time.
The pretenders go missing when it gets tough in
the last quarters, frontrunning squibs is the term.

[bayman]

they have 50,000 reasons on top of a finals berth to prove you wrong & i think they look quicker than central & is probably the best south side on the park for 3 or 4 weeks time will tell though

[mal]

they have 50,000 reasons on top of a finals berth to prove you wrong & i think they look quicker than central & is probably the best south side on the park for 3 or 4 weeks time will tell though

They are playing at elizabeth not carlunga BAYMAN
South are quick as you say, quick to put up the white flag.

Remember this when the going gets tough the tough get going.
For 42 years this mob of pretenders have disapointed.
How can a side like this play excillerating footy one week
and then play like paupers other weeks.
Thats beacuse they fill up squads with mercenaries and try and
buy success, the only thing they have achieved is a 50,ooo fine!

[mal]

they have 50,000 reasons on top of a finals berth to prove you wrong & i think they look quicker than central & is probably the best south side on the park for 3 or 4 weeks time will tell though

They are playing at elizabeth not carlunga BAYMAN
South are quick as you say, quick to put up the white flag.

Remember this when the going gets tough the tough get going.
For 42 years this mob of pretenders have disapointed.
How can a side like this play excillerating footy one week
and then play like paupers other weeks.
Thats beacuse they fill up squads with mercenaries and try and
buy success, the only thing they have achieved is a 50,ooo fine!

I REST MY CASE.