Central V South

I expect Centrals to win however an upset would not surprise here. South have a couple of big talented forwards and are pacy arounnd the ground and they just may trouble Centrals. But with all the ridiculous hype about the Dogs losing 2 games they should rebound and win. Centrals in a reasonably tight finish , South may surprise though.

Central by 29 points.

In a sense of deja vu, South travel to Elizabeth to face a Centrals side coming off a loss to West Adelaide at Richmond.

So far, Centrals and South have had very poor seasons. South are 1-2 after losing 2 games they should have won at home and a win over a very ordinary North Adelaide side. Centrals have fared worse, with 2 embarrassing losses to Norwood and West Adelaide.

The major issue for Centrals is attack. It is non-existent, evidenced by the fact they've kicked more than 1 goal in 2 quarters this season. Injuries or not that is simply pathetic for last years Grand Finalists. Not only that, forward attack appears to be bomb it inside 50 to an opposition player, and when Centrals do take possession inside 50, they chip it around looking for the perfect shot rather than just have a shot at goal, often resulting in easy turnovers.

As bad as Centrals have been this year, South's record over Centrals in recent years is far worse. Since 1999, South have had just 3 wins over Centrals - and all of them were at Noarlunga (2000, 2005, 2006), with South last win at Elizbaeth way back in 1999, and South's last win at all over Centrals way back in 2006.

Having said that, now is a golden opportunity for South to notch up a rare win against Centrals if Centrals continue to play as badly as they have this season.

This is a big test for Centrals. Can they rebound from two pathetic games and, like the corresponding game last year, re-stamp their authority with a big win (or any win for that matter), or will they continue their dysfunctional efforts on-field and allow South in another ugly encounter.

As much as I actually want to tip South in this game, I can't see Centrals a) dropping 3 in a row and b) dropping 2 home matches in a row, and they will do enough to win, but it will be ugly...very ugly.

Centrals by 10 points

in modern footy there's one thing worse than playing Central after a loss & that's facing them after two losses in a row, Central easily very easily

bayman wrote:in modern footy there's one thing worse than playing Central after a loss & that's facing them after two losses in a row, Central easily very easily

...and Centrals at home too!!!

Will give my tip when teams are released on Thursday.

South just might have too much pace for the doggies!!!

The doggies are suffering with injuries and lack any forward potency. If it's the same side as last week South will inflict Centrals 1st 3 straight losses on the bounce sequence since 1066.
South in a close encounter by less than 10 points

Speaking of 3 straight losses, when was the last time centrals managed it?

If Central manage 3 losses in a row, could we other supporters possibly have a commemorative t-shirt or other memorabilia?

As much as I would love to see South win it, Centrals record over the last 10+ seasons speaks for itself, South have dropped home games against West and Sturt and need to win games along those lines if we are to be taken seriously against the likes of Central or Norwood.

How cruel is fate ‘eh? The Panthers copping the winless Bulldogs at home, desperate and hurting.
Everyone except Central fans are hoping they can do it, but unless all the Gods there have ever been get behind the Southerners,
it ain’t gonna happen. I’d like the winner to be blue and white, but reckon there’ll be some red in there this time.

howthewestwaswon wrote:If Central manage 3 losses in a row, could we other supporters possibly have a commemorative t-shirt or other memorabilia?

Or an "are Centrals imploding thread"

Not on this forum hopefully

Bobbafet wrote:Speaking of 3 straight losses, when was the last time centrals managed it?

2006 is the last time we lost 3 in a row. 1990 is the last time we lost the first 3 in a row:

http://sanfl.info/images/sanflbase/sanflbase-results-central-district.pdf

Ohhh who to pick this game. South have not been the greatest and the Dogs are struggling. The dogs are home should win but South could cause an upset in this game. I will tip the dogs to bounce back and have them win by 2 goals.

Central will win this one by about five goals in my opinion. They might not be at their but will do enough.

Thanks Capt. I thought it would have been some time ago

Big outs for South in Thewlis and McKernan, Centrals clear favourite now you'd think.

waddayamean wrote:Big outs for South in Thewlis and McKernan, Centrals clear favourite now you'd think.

Huge outs!! Centrals look the goods on paper... Don't like our defense at all

Oh well .. Just hope the footy gods look down on us favorably on Saturday

Unlucky for South and a bit of luck again for Centrals.

Bulldogs

F: O'Brien, Hardy, T. Schiller
HF: C. Gowans, Westhoff, Thomas
C: Habel, Williams, Sansbury
HB: Templeton, Collier, Goodrem
B: Barmby, Sibenaler, Marschall
Ruck: Hannath, Symes, J. Boyd
Int: Dutschke, Haydon, Nason, Vator, Prior
Ins: Vator, Haydon

Panthers

F: T. McKay, Ainger, Daniel
HF: Rolfe, Casley, Bollenhagen
C: Miller, Murphy, Houlihan
HB: Stribling, Crabb, Carey
B: Redigolo, Tarquin Brown, McNamara
Ruch: Bass, Cross, Liddle
Int: DeVisser, Hourigan, Brooskby, Moyle, Sandery
In: Moyle, Casley, McKay, Hourigan, Sandery
Out: Watson (broken foot), McKernan (hand), Thewlis (groin)

Centrals are on a record 14-game winning streak v South. Will that record be extended tomorrow?

South has not beaten Centrals since 2006 - the last time we had a major injury crisis.

South has not won at Elizabeth Oval since 1999.

I'm tipping South by 2 goals. And if that's not enough, I'm putting $10 on South @ 2.75. All of that should get the Dogs over the line.

Love the new avatar Southee...

If McKernan was playing, I would just about have gone for the Panthers here.

You'd think Central would win, but their fans will be looking for signs of the feared Central teams we all know.

Can they deleiver that, or are they struggling until some of their key forwards are available and in form.

And will that be too late?

Cambridge Clarrie wrote:Love the new avatar Southee...

Thanks Clarrie....sort of miss the Ransta

Have not seen him out at a South game as yet this year

If you need another avatar, here's my favourite picture of Mike Rann:



Is that water really coming from the new desalination plant? Looks like somebody's garden hose to me.

Anyway, Rann declared the water to be delicious.