Sturt v South at Unley on Saturday.

Sturt at Unley, on form and location, suggests a comfortable Sturt win.

South are totally unpredictable and have some respectability to find.

If they perform poorly, it won't be a happy place to be, so we're expecting a greatly improved performance.

You'd think Sturt and that should be the result.

Sturt supporters and I would expect players too, know we've still got a long way to go, but hopefully we took a step in the right direction against Centrals. Not just the win itself, but the fact that we showed real improvement in some problem areas of our game. But it won't mean a thing if we don't follow it up against South at home (Probably in the wet) this week. I'm expecting a really tough, slogging encounter.

Based on the form of both sides so far this season, I think I might pick the winner of this one via the good ol chook lotto.

Sturt were sensational against Centrals in their last outing while South were very disappointing against South. However, both sides have had their good patches and their very ordinary patches this season so it will still be a tough game to pick. Winning form is good form though, so I will tip Sturt by 12 points.

this match will depend on two things, one who will play for Sturt & two, which South will turn up, i saw South last week so i'll tip Sturt

After the embarrassing performance last week against Port - Sturt by 6 goals.

Im slowly losing all the faith I had in South this year.

Once again South promise and give hope to their loyal supporter base at the start of every year but once again have failed to only let them down once again.

To lose to Sturt this weekend you might as well shut the shop and turn the sign on the door saying "Closed for business.....we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year - see you in 2013"!!!!!

A bitterly disappointing year thus fair

Sturt by 5-6 goals at home.

Think South will come back stinging this week, South by 2 goals.

Bobby Carlisle a late inclusion for the Panthers.

South $2.65 on tatts, even though i watched them last week & they were woeful, i have to take that price

Definately take that Bayman , South have tall forwards and Sturt short backs.South will win by 4 goals plus.

I lean towards South, which is bad news for them, I haven't picked right in South matches all season (or so it seems).

I just think South can match the Blues in midfield strength and give their forwards enough of the ball to kick a winning score.

Correct, AH.

South's forward line is as good as any in the league, with Wundke, Ainger and Rolfe and now McKernan.

I wonder if having a tall defender in Carlisle made a difference?

you beauty

I guess it was a good win..
But it is amazing that in one match you can see a teams best in the first and last quarters and the same team offer up utter garbage during the middle quarters.
Carlisle was very high in our best players, strength,sure hands and magnificent use of the footy.Otten also played in defence and was serviceable, but not back to his best by a long shot.I thought Rediglos game was great too. South, when they decided to deliver the ball correctly also had McKernan ,Ainger and Wundke and at times Bass as targets , so for a change we had a spine with height and strength.
All in all a good win, and perhaps we are still alive..

how did Rolfe go ?

i reckon when he plays & indeed plays well he is the catalyst for South & the barometer on how they play, i think he is underrated in the football world

bayman wrote:how did Rolfe go ?

i reckon when he plays & indeed plays well he is the catalyst for South & the barometer on how they play, i think he is underrated in the football world

I agree, he is a most underated player and we are certainly a better side when he is fit and firing.Started very well, but I believe he is a long way from full fitness, kicked 2-3 I think but spent extended time on the bench- injury I would suggest.

thanks

A win is a win .....

Still not sold on a full game effort .

As B&W said ... To be at our best in the 1st and 4th quarters is great but to be below average in the 2nd and 3rd... Is a big concern on mental strength.

Rolfe is very underrated ... Needs to be fit though but when he plays for us we seem to go quite well.

Will enjoy the win but need to be alot more switched on to beat the legs, dogs and westies .

Least I'm in a good mood for once saturday night ... It's a nice change

I know how you feel, Southee, enjoy the win.

Not many were very confident at Panther Land this week, likely for good reason, Whilst perhaps some aspects of the game did not show imposing form, lets not forget that it also was an away win on a ground that we have been well and truly thumped on for a number of not so long ago occasions. Plenty to like about South Adelaide at the moment and I do think we will continue to improve this season!