South Australia v Western Australia, Saturday 26 May

Any idea why Wundke was overlooked?

Would play Georgiou ahead of Rudolph. Georgiou is very underrated imo and Rudolph hasn't impressed me in what I've seen of him since he came back from overseas or wherever he went.

Adelaide Hawk wrote:

Big-names overlooked included Glenelg captain Ty Allen, West Adelaide captain Ryan Ferguson and South Adelaide full forward Michael Wundke.

Very surprised, especially with Allen and Wundke. I would have thought the game being on Glenelg Oval would have almost necessitated the selection of Allen.

No doubt the fact that Ty had only played his first game back from injury in 3 or 4 weeks last Friday night was one of the reasons the Bays skipper missed the final cut, just not enough footy in the selectors eyes. I was slightly surprised about Wundke but I guess with a smaller forward line and a small deck at Glenelg, selectors feel they have right mix. Luke Jericho probably to play out of the goal square as the lead up forward.

If the Western Australian lineup goes in reasonably close to my thoughts at the top of the thread, some of their height will worry South Australia.

C.K wrote:If the Western Australian lineup goes in reasonably close to my thoughts at the top of the thread, some of their height will worry South Australia.

If that eventuates, the SA selectors may opt to have Alex Georgiou in the final 22 just to give some extra height, maybe at the expense of Tim Webber or Jarrod Schiller from the bench?

Brett Zorzi is flexible enough to play on a tall, small or of course through the midfield so for mine, he is a certainty to be in the final 22.

Info from the SANFL site in regards to what's happening during the week and then on game day...

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/1734/

Central skipper Paul Thomas has been appointed Captain of SA, Luke Jarrad from the Eagles will be his Vice Captain...

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/1735/

Norwood player Brett Zorzi has withdrawn from the State team while Ben Nason (Central) and Alex Georgiou (Norwood) will be the 2 emergencies.

Why would a player withdraw so close to the game?

waddayamean wrote:Why would a player withdraw so close to the game?

Withdrew yesterday, strained it at training. Happens all the time in club football.

Crystal ball not working. Strained what ? I understand injuries happen at traing AH

I haven't been following the state side really but how is Jericho an in ?

I wont pretend to have knowledge of the WA side but I am not sure that's a strong SA side.

waddayamean wrote:Crystal ball not working. Strained what ? I understand injuries happen at traing AH

Hamstring.

I'm not sure of the strength of the WA side either but it doesn't look like a strong SA side to me. And I just can't accept that Grieger is the state full back.

For what its worth, this is a pretty strong side WA are bringing over. Don't like being pessimistic, but would expect WA to win by 2-3 goals. A versatile attack with a number of options who can snag two to three goals quickly; tall, running defence; a highly in-form ruckman in Paul Johnson and a midfield that can also drift forward and create damage.

Flag No.9 wrote:I just can't accept that Grieger is the state full back.

Who would you have in his place? Greiger is one of the most underrated defenders going around. Doesn't get much of the footy but more often than not, neither does his opponent.

Here are both side, courtesy of Localfootysa...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/teams-sa-v-wa/story-e6freckc-1226366062527

waddayamean wrote:I haven't been following the state side really but how is Jericho an in ?

I wont pretend to have knowledge of the WA side but I am not sure that's a strong SA side.

Jericho has an ability to kcik quick goals and although he can be very hot and cold, he has been very good with Norwood the last month or so...

I think he is capable of being a match winner, on his day...

C.K wrote:For what its worth, this is a pretty strong side WA are bringing over. Don't like being pessimistic, but would expect WA to win by 2-3 goals. A versatile attack with a number of options who can snag two to three goals quickly; tall, running defence; a highly in-form ruckman in Paul Johnson and a midfield that can also drift forward and create damage.

Tend to agree with most points CK - although WA only have 5 players under 181cm tall so if the ball is wet and conditions greasy, the smaller running players SA have may be a slight advantage...

I think the home state will just get up in a close one, by under 2 goals.

I don't have a problem with any of the guys selected, but I am surprised Michael Wundke was overlooked.

Adelaide Hawk wrote:I don't have a problem with any of the guys selected, but I am surprised Michael Wundke was overlooked.

Roiwe said on AA tonight that it came down to Wundke and Adam Grocke for that spot as the ksy forward. He explained they went with Grocke over Michael Wundke as the selectors felt Grocke was also versatile enough to take the rucking duties in the forward line. Rowey did say Wundke was stiff.

Warren Partland's preview from Localfootysa...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/south-australia-wont-alter-game-plan-against-western-australia/story-fn525un5-1226366232394

from Tattstab


Head To Head SRG SANFL-WAFL H2H

Select the winner
No. Description Win
666750 SANFL $1.36
666751 WAFL $3.05

Pay on Official Result.
Closing Time: 26th May 2012 3:10 pm Line SRG SANFL-WAFL Line

Select team to win, with a plus or minus handicap
No. Description Win
666752 SANFL -18.5 $1.90
666753 WAFL +18.5 $1.90

Pay on Official Result.
Closing Time: 26th May 2012 3:10 pm Margin 39.5 SRG SANFL-WAFL Mgn39.5

Select the outcome of the nominated points, or a draw
No. Description Win
666754 SANFL 1-39 $2.10
666755 SANFL 40+ $3.25
666757 WAFL 1-39 $3.25
666758 WAFL 40+ $15.00
666756 Draw $51.00

Pay at Full Time.
Closing Time: 26th May 2012 3:10 pm Half/Full Double SRG SANFL-WAFL HT/FT

Select the correct result at half and full time
No. Description Win
666759 SANFL/SANFL $1.65
666763 WAFL/WAFL $4.25
666762 WAFL/SANFL $6.25
666760 SANFL/WAFL $8.00
666761 Any Other Result $21.00

Pay at Full Time.
Closing Time: 26th May 2012 3:10 pm


with wet windy conditions (it hasn't stopped raining at Glenelg tonight) i'd be backing SA 1-39, however if your thinking like CK backing WA with a start i think would be the way to go

as for the Fos williams & Simpson medalists (from sportsbet)


| South Australia v Western Australia

Fos Williams medal

Paul Thomas 3.75
Jeremy Clayton 4.50
Chris Scmidt 5.50
Nick Liddle 7.00
James Boyd 9.00
Nathan Batsanis 15.00
Eddie Sansbury 17.00
Craig Parry 21.00
Leigh Ryswyk 26.00
Luke Jarrad 34.00
Robert Shirley 41.00
Tom Collier 41.00
Luke Jericho 51.00
Ruory Kirkby 51.00
Adam Grocke 51.00
Jarrod Schiller 71.00
Sam Gray 71.00
Sam Rudolph 81.00
Daniel Caire 81.00
James Meiklejohn 101.00
Ben Grieger 151.00

Simpson medal

South Australia v Western Australia
Craig Wulff 4.50
Kane Mitchell 5.50
Luke Blackwell 5.50
Paul Medhurst 10.00
Garry Moss 12.00
Paul Johnson 12.00
Josh Smith 17.00
Josh Roberts 17.00
Mark Hutchings 21.00
Dion Flea 21.00
Callum Sinclair 26.00
Ian Richardson 26.00
Ryan Cook 34.00
Trinity Handley 34.00
Kyle Hams 34.00
Brad Holmes 51.00
Andrew Stephen 51.00
Steven Dodd 51.00
Aidan Parker 67.00
Graham Jetta 67.00
Matt Riggio 81.00
Dan Hunt 101.00


i'm tempted to back Nick Liddle for the Fos Williams

Boyd looks good value at $9.00, might put some on that.

Dion Flea for WA at $21 is worth a few coins