Central v Glenelg reviews

[am Bays]

Really great game of local football yesterday.

Both side were ultra competitive, theres no way you could say one team was more committed than another.

I thought Havelberg was the difference between the sides his ability to take a few grabs when no one else could even pick the ball up. On Thursday i wouldnt have been to disappointed had he been dropped, once again i was wrong and Lairdys faith in him paid off big time.

Sutherland was great as well, and loved his 'pumpa' of the fists to the bays supporters after the game. He was probably the best big man on the ground and showed why Central rushed him back into the side.

For the Bays, Allan was great, my favourite opposition player to watch, his toughness and ability to win the hard ball is currently the best in the SANFL.

Loved the end tiff with Gowans vs Carr, there will be a sequel no doubt.

Yep whilst the results havn't thrilled me since June 2008 I always enjoy Dogs v Bays clashes - two decent sides ahving a crack with no quarter asked or given. Respect the way the Dogs play their footy.

[therisingblues]

The Dogs are very hard to beat at Elizabeth late in the season.
When's the last time the Dogs were beaten at their home ground after about round 13 (or the last third of the season)?

[Mad Mat]

Well played to Central in those conditions.

I think the only time I've experienced worse conditions was the '81 prelim against Norwood.

The issue for the Bays wasn't the loss but some of the injuries, so Sellar and Meyer are useful ins for next week.

FFS some Dogs fans, by all means celebrate a good win but go somewhere else if all you want to do is start brawls after the game.

For what it's worth, I have no concern coming through the Qualifying final ... it's what the team have been expecting for most of the year.

Let's see how tomorrow's results pan out as the Bays could be playing anyone of Norwood, Eagles or Sturt next week.

Bring it on ... the season begins now!

A couple of handy 'ins'. Sellar missing out on playing yesterday wouldn't have done him any harm. Sellar is my X factor for the Bays this September (and hopefully October).

[bulldogproud2]

Still a few handy inclusions to come in for the Dogs too: Nash, O'Hara and Barmby. Brayden should be available to return for the Second Semi. He should be fit for next week but I don't think he is eligible to come back through the Ressies. Does anyone know for sure on that?
A few players in the Ressies pressing for selection for the League too, including Hardy, Cochrane, Duncan, Switala and Hynes.
Cheers

[bulldog2004]

Still a few handy inclusions to come in for the Dogs too: Nash, O'Hara and Barmby. Brayden should be available to return for the Second Semi. He should be fit for next week but I don't think he is eligible to come back through the Ressies. Does anyone know for sure on that?
A few players in the Ressies pressing for selection for the League too, including Hardy, Cochrane, Duncan, Switala and Hynes.
Cheers

And Schiller, Habel and Waldhuter

[bulldogproud2]

.. and the Westhoff boys

[bulldog2004]

Quite possible that half of the reserves team could put their hands up for league selection.

[bulldogproud2]

Yes, finally getting near full-strength at both League and Ressies level. The Ressies could surprise a few during the finals.
Cheers

[smac]

The Dogs are very hard to beat at Elizabeth late in the season.
When's the last time the Dogs were beaten at their home ground after about round 13 (or the last third of the season)?

North beat us by about 2 points a in '07 (?) late in the season.

[fish]

Yes, finally getting near full-strength at both League and Ressies level. The Ressies could surprise a few during the finals.
Cheers

Just heard Roy on the radio and he said that he is expecting all players to be available for selection in a fortnight.

[tigersupporter]

A letter of complaint should be lodged by GFC as players and a trainer were spat on, and supporters were allowed onto the oval near players race allowing GFC staff and players to be harrassed whilst trying to leave the arena.
Was a crap way to end mnor round for the Bays, but finals start next week:-)

if thats the case a letter of camplaint should be nade but i neither went on the field or spat on anyone and i have a weslo security who can verify my behaviour i will be ringing the sanfl monday morning

Maybe it was Callinan..... you are his twin after all.....

[tigersupporter]

had to laugh when i looked and saw in the last quarter every player on the ground in Glenelgs left forward pocket.... only other person at the other end was the Goal umpire.... LOL......

Massive thanks to Centurian for the presidents lunch mate.... we had a great day.....

[85 WAS A GOOD YEAR]

Did anyone else pick up on the irony of playing "Always look on the bright side of life" over the PA as the teams entered the oval for 2nd half?

It was just after the announcer had advised a branch had fallen onto some cars parked behind the changerooms, so patrons should check on them if they had parked there?

We knew they were CDFC club sponsor's cars, as the "reserved for...." signs were clearly marked when we looked out the window after hearing the god almighty crash from the changerooms.
Would have been a shock for the poor buggers

[CENTURION]

Did anyone else pick up on the irony of playing "Always look on the bright side of life" over the PA as the teams entered the oval for 2nd half?

It was just after the announcer had advised a branch had fallen onto some cars parked behind the changerooms, so patrons should check on them if they had parked there?

We knew they were CDFC club sponsor's cars, as the "reserved for...." signs were clearly marked when we looked out the window after hearing the god almighty crash from the changerooms.
Would have been a shock for the poor buggers

luckily it wasn't my chariot!!

[maxyoz]

Any update on the Bays fan who had a heart attack in the car park post-game?

Not sure of the result but from what I saw it didn't look good at all.

We can only hope the best for the gentleman in question.

We left the ground at about 5.20pm - also parked in the school - they were just placing the gentleman into the Ambulance at that stage. From what I could gather, he had stabilised somewhat and was being taken to hospital. But I know nothing else - I did not know the person either, not that I know all Glenelg supporters.

It was good to see the turn out yesterday and as one Doggie supprter said to me at half time, anybody who was there yesterday were true supporters of their club. And great to see a Westies supporter there as well.

Didn't get to meet Centurion, but he did stand behind me for awhile, seemed like a good bloke, until Central started winning.

[dedja]

Didn't get to meet Centurion, but he did stand behind me for awhile, seemed like a good bloke, until Central started winning.

You mean after he ditched the pair with DD-cups?

[Dutchy]

Interesting that Pumpa is sledging on the Snouts forum...classy

[cennals05]

Interesting that Pumpa is sledging on the Snouts forum...classy

and I'm sure it's really him.

[Dirko]

Interesting that Pumpa is sledging on the Snouts forum...classy

Shhh he's getting ready to send us postcards too......

[dedja]

Damn that Mark Newell ...