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AFL NEWS
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AFL PREVIEWS
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BEATBOX
The seven-day story
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hat will be the issue talked up next week – tanking, free agency or still Adam Goodes?
The various sources of media these days are always looking for that story that can be disseminated for the week and even longer in some cases. This season we have already seen Malthouse ridden out by the media, poor Friday night games mulled over, Hawthorn’s unsociability highlighted and more recently the Adam Goodes booing take frontline coverage for extended periods. Many media commentators and past players give their view as they analyse the topic of the week, even over analysing what other media outlets have reported. More than ever it seems the media has been struggling to find things to discuss so it has been a case of needing to find an issue that can last at least the week. The worry for the AFL must be that the constant talk around one topic will simply create a bigger problem for it in the future, as it
has been with Adam Goodes. There are still concerns surrounding his return to the game which will possibly be this week against Geelong. But despite the widespread support shown to Goodes by the football community, in particular players and fans, the league does not know what the outcome will be when he does come back. It will be hoping for the best, but there is a small minority out there who could continue booing the Swans legend. Will that be the media’s fault for over dramatising the issue? One could question whether the media was involved, not deliberately, in causing the problem in the first place. Highlighting in just limited parts what he had said and done in the past to bring the issue to a head, by not showing all of what he said in his ‘Australian of the Year’ speech and other media interviews, seem to have generated this public divide. Has the public’s interest in the game waned over recent weeks
that the media has had to go to such lengths to manufacture things to talk about and then make them seven-day stories that can be pulled apart over the course of the week? Even AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan admitted on television program Footy Classified earlier in the week that there was a lull in the middle part of the season before the finals kick off. So it makes it harder for the media to find things to talk about. With social media these days, information is spread faster than ever and the public presents their views often before the traditional media get its chance to. In some cases, the traditional sources even encourage the football public to raise the week’s main issues before tackling them in print or on air themselves. This is unlikely to change either, especially in the short term, but hopefully the finals do return our interest to the game. Meanwhile, could the trialling of four umpires this week be a key use of diversion to have us talking about something else next week – the old political tactic maybe? BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
THUMBS UP
THUMBS Down
The culture in the Australian swimming team seems to be improving this world championships.
The handling of the Bombers’ drug saga by the World Anti-Doping Agency has been a sore point among many Australian media groups and the Essendon Football Club.
With several youngsters, in particular Jess Ashwood and Mitch Larkin, coming through the ranks and performing well at the top level, senior members of the Dolphins have also stepped up to show better leadership in Russia. After what was described as a “toxic” culture within the team leading into and at the 2012 London Olympics, the Dolphins are on track for a better showing in Rio this time next year. Well done, Em Seebohm!
However, the credibility of the organisation has been further questioned after two European media outlets reported alleged widespread suspicious drug test among athletes within track and field. Allegations have suggested that 800 athletes (of 5000 tested) from a range of disciplines between 2001 and 2012 registered blood values considered suspicious under WADA standards.
AFL NEWS
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Needing a second wind A
delaide’s performance last week was clearly disappointing as players looked tired from the outset.
They lacked run. Fatigue from trying to show a steely resolve over recent weeks finally told. Are they done? Well, fortunately we think not. Finals remain a distinct possibility but players, in particular the midfield, need to find a second or perhaps even a third, wind, as has been the season, to push forward towards September. Coming up against arguably the form side in the AFL at present in Richmond will be a big ask to overcome on Friday night. Taking such a big scalp could be just what the Crows need to set their finals campaign into action. Playing a Sydney side unified by the Adam Goodes treatment of recent weeks was always going to be tough to confront, but Adelaide’s insipidness to provide a contest would have been most worrying for the coaching staff. A forthright response would be expected at home on Adelaide Oval this week to show their focus remains on course. Big man Sam Jacobs seemed to struggle the most against the Swans and with his output down, the Crows’ onball brigade didn’t get to their usual handouts he provides that make the Crows the highest centre clearance side in the competition. Jacobs will face a tough test in the ruck again on Friday against Ivan Maric, but he has had the ability to bounce back quickly in the past. The loss of Richard Douglas (appendix) during the week is a huge blow because he has been one player offering something more over recent games. However, it will allow either Nathan van Berlo or Mitch Grigg to re-stamp their place in the side. Sam Kerridge, Cam Ellis-Yolmen and Kyle Cheney would also be in the mix after a few good performances in the SANFL. Matthew Wright, David Mackay and Riley Knight would be a bit nervous about receiving a tap on the shoulder from Scott Camporeale this week. Young midfielder Matthew Crouch did enough in one quarter to be given more time on the field against the Tigers. Port Adelaide cannot afford to drop one game in the run home if finals are still to be realised. That makes this contest against a front running Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on
Saturday so crucial. The Bulldogs will play-on at all costs, much like the Power has done in previous seasons so they should do the same themselves. This may be the best way to counter their opponent’s own fluent ball movement. Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has taught his players well at how to get through the now mandatory flood so taking its opposition on as well may be the best plan of attack for Port Adelaide here. Several players, including Hamish Hartlett, Justin Westhoff, Cam O’Shea and Matthew Broadbent, regained much-needed touch in last week’s comprehensive victory over St Kilda. Even Sam Gray, Aaron Young and Andrew Moore, who have seen limited game time over the past few years, put in their best display for the club. However, coach Ken Hinkley still has his concerns with the possible absence of hard nut Ollie Wines for the rest of the season. Nathan Krakouer could return from a hamstring
Footy footnotes Of all the players to dictate play, Adelaide could not have allowed Kurt Tippett have his way last week, but that difficult first game against the departed one can now be put behind the Crows and the finals given their full attention as can Port Adelaide with its slim hopes still pumping. • So James Hird pushes his case to the nth degree through the courts and then complains that his insurance company doesn’t cough up his legal fees, suing it for more than $640,000 • Hawthorn must have lost because ‘grumpy’ Clarko was back last week • Amazingly, the Hawks’ efficiency last Friday night was the fifth worst ever recorded by Champion Data • Even with Hawthorn sitting third last week, Sportsbet paid out more than $1million on it already winning the 2015 premiership, what are they thinking now? • Didn’t Nathan Buckley say at the beginning of the season that Collingwood was a premiership chance this year? – well how things have changed, he’s now saying it’s more likely three years away • Score reviews continue to be a farce, with technology still not the same across all
Power star Chad Wingard has been one of Port’s most consistent performers this season and his contribution will be important again on Saturday. Photo: AAP injury while Karl Amon or Brendon Ah Chee could also be options. The destiny of both Adelaide teams is in their hands. Come on Adelaide teams – liiiiift! BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN grounds, but even when it does seem obvious incorrect decisions are being made – it could have even cost Gold Coast a stunning upset last week too • With it being Multicultural round, the Power will be further pushing its desire to reach the Chinese market by having player names in Mandarin on the back of their guernseys this week • Talking of guernseys, great to see the hundreds of jumpers, jackets, scarves and beanies left as a tribute to Phil Walsh being given to Adelaide’s homeless this week • Oh no, four field umpires are being trialled in the Brisbane-Gold Coast clash on Saturday night and in a couple other games before the end of the season, what could possibly go wrong? • Are we set for the Dangerfield Cup in round 23? – with the winner between Adelaide and Geelong likely to see finals action. Will Patrick Dangerfield be an added prize? • Okay he was a two-time premiership coach at Norwood but why is Nathan Bassett, now an Essendon assistant, discussing South Australian football issues on Footy SA? What a Croc? • Crowd figures in the SANFL last weekend were dismal with only just over a 1000 at two games – is this the impact of the AFL Reserves sides in the competition?
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AFL PREVIEW ROUND19
BY DION HAYMAN
ADELAIDE V RICHMOND
BRISBANE V GOLD COAST
Richmond has won four of its past five games against Adelaide. It’s the Tigers’ best sequence against the Crows since 1994-99 when they won five in a row and seven of eight. The Crows’ only win in their past five against Richmond was in 2012 at Football Park when they won by 19 points after five goals from Taylor Walker. However, Walker has returned only four goals in his other three games against Richmond. Their most recent meeting was Richmond’s first against the Crows at Adelaide Oval and the Tigers left with the points after winning by 10 points, 10.19 (79) to 9.15 (69). The Tigers led at every change but the Crows hit the front after kicking the first four goals of the final term, two from James Podsiadly, only to see Nathan Gordon restore the Tigers’ lead at the 25-minute mark of the final term. No-one kicked more than two goals in the game. Jack Riewoldt has only 13 goals in eight games against the Crows making them one of his toughest opponents.
The tenth Q-Clash is also likely to decide the 2015 wooden spoon as Queensland football hits its lowest ebb in the AFL with both sides suffering horror seasons. The Suns won their first meeting this year in round five by 64 points at Carrara. After an even first term, the Suns kicked away with five goals to one in the second term and continued to widen the margin, keeping the Lions goalless in the final term. It finished 18.10 (118) to 7.12 (54) in favour of the home side with Charlie Dixon returning six goals. This meeting is at the Gabba where the Suns haven’t beaten Brisbane since their maiden clash in 2011. Gold Coast won that game by eight points but has failed in its past four attempts in Brisbane, losing by 62, 65, 33 and 54 points.
Friday 7.20pm, Adelaide Oval
ADELAIDE: $2.15
Saturday 4.05pm, Gabba
BRISBANE: $2.55
GOLD COAST: $1.52
RICHMOND: $1.70
GEELONG V SYDNEY
COLLINGWOOD V CARLTON Saturday 1.15pm, MCG
Collingwood has won its past five games against Carlton, equalling its run of five straight wins from 2009-11. Its record winning streak against the Blues is seven wins from 1897-99 – the first seven matches between the clubs. The Magpies are closing the all-time record between these clubs in the oldest rivalry in the competition. Carlton leads 125 wins to 121 with four draws. They last met in round five when Collingwood won by 75 points, 18.12 (120) to 6.9 (45). The Magpies had 15 individual goal-kickers but no-one who scored more than two. Carlton’s most recent win in this fixture was in 2012 when it beat the Pies by 23 points. The last time this game was played away from the MCG was at Princes Park in 2000.
COLLINGWOOD: $1.23
Saturday 6.50pm, Simonds Stadium
Sydney has won its past two games against Geelong in emphatic fashion. The Swans won by 110 points at the SCG in 2014 with five goals from Kurt Tippett, four from Buddy Franklin and three from Adam Goodes. While in round seven at Homebush, the Swans overturned a nine-point deficit at half-time to score 10 goals to two in the second half, winning by 43 points, 18.12 (120) to 11.11 (77). Luke Parker scored five goals with four from Franklin and three from Tom Mitchell. At Kardinia Park though, the Cats have won their last two home encounters against the Swans – a 34-point win in 2012 and a 44-point win in 2013. Sydney’s last win at Geelong was in 2011 when it scored a 13-point win in the penultimate round. Before that, you have to go back to 1999 to find the Swans’ last win at Geelong.
GEELONG: $2.15
SYDNEY: $1.70
CARLTON: $4.20
WEST COAST V HAWTHORN WESTERN BULLDOGS V PORT ADELAIDE
Saturday 7.10pm, Domain Stadium
Port Adelaide has won its past two games against the Western Bulldogs after having lost the previous seven in a row. Port’s past two wins were at Adelaide Oval. The Power won by 72 points in June 2014 with eight goals from Jay Schulz and by 38 points in round 10 this season, booting an accurate 16.4 (100) to 9.8 (62). Corey Wingard top scored with three goals. This game is at Docklands though where the Power hasn’t beaten the Bulldogs since 2003. Admittedly, they’ve met just twice at the ground since then. In 2007, the Dogs won by 20 points and in 2012, they won by 38 points. Port just shades this fixture, leading head-to-head 12 wins to 11. But the Bulldogs lead 3-2 at Docklands and 4-3 in Melbourne. These sides have also met six times in Darwin with the Bulldogs winning four.
The Hawks and Eagles meet in a possible grand final preview at Subiaco. Hawthorn has won its past four games against West Coast and kicked an identical score in its last two. That being 19.9 (123). In 2013 at Docklands, the Hawks won by 20 points as the Eagles responded with 16.7 (103). Jarryd Roughead and Luke Breust both kicked five goals while Josh Kennedy scored five for the Eagles. Then last year in Launceston, the Hawks won by 44 points, holding West Coast to four fewer goals as the Eagles scored 12.7 (79). Roughead cashed in again with eight goals while teammate Jack Gunston and the Eagles’ Andrew Gaff chimed in with three. The Hawks have never won five games in a row against the Eagles. Their last win at Subiaco was in 2013 by 50 points while the Eagles last beat the Hawks at home in 2012 by five points in a remarkable game which saw the Eagles win 5.21 (51) to 5.16 (46). The Eagles lead 12-6 at Subiaco.
WESTERN BULLDOGS: $1.78
WEST COAST: $2.30
Saturday 1.40pm, Etihad Stadium
PORT ADELAIDE: $2.05
HAWTHORN: $1.62
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AFL PREMIERSHIP LADDER FREMANTLE WEST COAST HAWTHORN SYDNEY W. BULLDOGS RICHMOND N. MELBOURNE GEELONG ADELAIDE GWS GIANTS COLLINGWOOD PORT ADELAIDE ST KILDA MELBOURNE ESSENDON CARLTON GOLD COAST BRISBANE
P
W L D
17 17 17 17 17 17 17 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17
15 13 12 12 11 11 10 9 9 9 8 8 6 6 5 3 2 2
2 3 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 9 11 11 12 14 14 15
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
F
A
1437 1796 1910 1461 1517 1411 1581 1395 1511 1436 1533 1509 1388 1214 1223 1186 1252 1090
1131 1163 1163 1261 1341 1255 1475 1362 1478 1432 1378 1466 1589 1501 1607 1818 1692 1738
% PTS
127.1 154.4 164.2 115.9 113.1 112.4 107.2 102.4 102.2 100.3 111.3 102.9 87.4 80.9 76.1 65.2 74.0 62.7
60 54 48 48 44 44 40 38 38 36 32 32 24 24 20 12 10 8
LEADING GOALKICKERS 1 JOSH KENNEDY Queensland’s AFL clubs have both been in the doldrums this season and Saturday’s Q-clash could decide the wooden spoon. Photo: AAP
MELBOURNE V NORTH MELBOURNE Sunday 12.40pm, MCG
North Melbourne is on an incredible 13-game winning streak against Melbourne. However, that still stands three wins shy of the Kangaroos’ record 16-game streak over the Demons from 1976-84. Melbourne won 20 straight games against North from 1953-65. Their last meeting was in round 23 last year when the Roos won by 30 points, 19.9 (123) to 14.9 (93). Scores were level at quarter and half-time but the Roos scored five goals to one in the third term to grab hold of the game. Kayne Turner top scored with four goals. Melbourne’s last win against North came in 2006 at the MCG by 50 points when David Neitz scored eight goals in the Demons’ win. Mark Jamar and Nathan Jones are the only remaining Melbourne players from that day.
MELBOURNE: $3.90
NORTH MELBOURNE: $1.27
West Coast
58
2 JEREMY CAMERON GWS Giants
46
3 LANCE FRANKLIN
45
Sydney
4 JACK RIEWOLDT
Richmond
43
5 EDDIE BETTS
Adelaide
42
6 JOSH BRUCE
St Kilda
42
7 CHAD WINGARD
Port Adelaide
42
LEADING TIPPERS
1 ROMAN
The Bartley Tavern
108
2 BRIAN
Albion Hotel
108
3 JULIE
The Yankalilla Hotel
108
4 KYM
Woodcroft Tavern
107
5 JACKIE
O’ Hotel
107
5 MEAGAN
Bridgeway Hotel
106
7 DON
Bridgeway Hotel
106
8 GREGORY
Bridgeway Hotel
106
ST KILDA V FREMANTLE
Sunday 4.10pm, Etihad Stadium GWS will be eyeing its first win against Essendon as it continues its quest to reach its first finals series. The Bombers have won four out of four against the Giants but the AFL’s new chums have been closing the gap. Essendon won by 66 points at the Sydney Showgrounds in 2012. The following year, the sides met at Docklands and again at the Showgrounds with the margin 39 points on both occasions in the Bombers’ favour. Last year, their only meeting at the home of the Giants, saw the Bombers lead at every change for a 15-point win, 11.15 (81) to 9.12 (66). The Giants did close the gap to just one point in the final term. Joe Daniher finished with three goals for Essendon while Adam Treloar scored three for the Giants.
St Kilda has surprisingly won its past two games against Fremantle. The Dockers rested half of their side for the trip to Melbourne in the final minor round of 2013, sitting comfortably in third place on the ladder while the Saints were 16th. And it was the home side that ran all over the second string Dockers for a 71-point win, 16.16 (112) to 6.5 (41). Fremantle was scoreless in the opening term as the Saints scored 4.4. Last year at Docklands in round 18, the bottom-placed Saints faced a full strength Fremantle side sitting in second place on the ladder and promptly handed them a 58-point hiding, winning 17.16 (118) to 9.6 (60). Nick Riewoldt finished with four goals. The result was even more astounding, given St Kilda went into the match on the back of 11 straight defeats while Fremantle had won its past eight games. This game is again at Docklands where Fremantle’s only win in nine matches against St Kilda came in 2012 when they won by 13 points.
GWS GIANTS: $1.28
ST KILDA: $3.90
GWS GIANTS V ESSENDON
Sunday 2.50pm, Spotless Stadium
ESSENDON: $3.65
FREMANTLE: $1.27
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SANFL PREVIEW ROUND 17
BY CHRIS KENDALL
More in-depth SANFL discussion FROM CHRIS KENDALL can be found at www.sanfl.com.au this season.
SOUTH ADELAIDE V ADELAIDE RESERVES Saturday 2.10pm, Hickinbotham Oval Radio: Life FM
While it is a massive ask, Adelaide has four games remaining in the season and although three games behind fifth-placed South, its finals destiny could assume intriguing proportions if it takes the points here. Its last 50 minutes against Norwood last week were impressive and if it can get a similar run-on here, life could become interesting for a South outfit that may be carrying heavy legs from difficult conditions in last week’s loss to the Eagles. The Panthers pressed late in the game, but found the premiership favorites a little too strong holding the advantage when it counted. The loss of Nick Liddle for a number of weeks is a tough blow for South, but it gives the opportunity for the likes of Adam Guilden, Matthew Rose and Nic Schwarz to step up and take some of the load from the regular South on-ball division. Adelaide has proven hard to stop around the middle of late, particularly with Nathan Van Berlo finding form since dropping back from the AFL arm, and an emerging defence that has benefitted from Kyle Cheney’s experience. Adelaide has shown a liking for the wide expanses of Noarlunga, winning two of its three matches at the venue. South will need to clamp down at the clearances to shut down its opponent’s space to move and create. There is plenty on the line for the Panthers, which would be looking nervously at a closing pack in the rear view mirror. Adelaide may be able to take advantage of that.
Tip: Adelaide Reserves 13-24
SANFL PREMIERSHIP LADDER
%
PTS
EAGLES
15 13 2 0
P
W L D
1196 859
F
A
58.20
26
WEST
15 10 5 0
1377 1094 55.73
20
NORWOOD
15 10 5 0
1072 1013 51.41
20
PORT
14
9 5 0
1086 903
54.60
18
SOUTH
14
8 5 1
934
52.09
17
CENTRAL
15
6 8 1
1087 1063 50.56
13
ADELAIDE
14
5 8 1
1212 1141 51.51
11
STURT
15
5 10 0
1114 1216 47.81
10
GLENELG
15
4 10 1
1152 1394 45.25
9
NORTH
14
1 13 0
795 1483 34.90
2
859
SANFL LEADING GOALKICKERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CLINT ALLEWAY SHANNON GREEN LACHLAN MCGREGOR AARON FIELKE BRETT EDDY MICHAEL WUNDKE ANDREW AINGER JONATHON BEECH
Glenelg West Eagles West South Eagles Eagles West
37 33 31 30 30 27 25 25
CENTRAL DISTRICT V STURT
NORTH ADELAIDE V PORT ADELAIDE
Sixth hosting eighth and no doubt the Bulldogs will have one eye on the scoreboard to see what is transpiring at Noarlunga. If South loses to Adelaide and Central can win then the thread of a chance of making the finals remains at Elizabeth, although the Panthers have a match in hand over the Bulldogs. A lack of a big forward cost Central a number of opportunities last week against Port, with only two less forward 50 entries, but only two multiple goal-kickers. After an even opening, Sturt was blown away by West last week. Coach Seamus Maloney already has flagged that he will start looking towards playing some youngsters, with a view towards 2016. Given the over-reliance on too few this year, it will place pressure on some of the older players as far as next season is concerned. The Bulldogs had some excellent moments last week, but looked stagnant when moving the ball forward at crucial times. Their best football in 2015 has been when they have spread quickly into space and directly through fast ball movement. The loss for the remainder of the season of Chris Jansen is a blow to their campaign. But coach Roy Laird has shown his liking for drawing a rabbit out of the hat in past seasons to give a chance to a hungry youngster. This is just what Maloney is also hoping for by throwing down the gauntlet to some raw talent, but they may take time to make an impact. Sturt will give an honest account, but surely Central will have too much motivation.
The end of the season cannot come quick enough for the Roosters. A combination of a horrendous injury run, a loss of form by several key players and an unsettled coaches box for much of the year has combined to make 2015 a year to forget at Prospect. Just how much they can gain from the rest of the year may go some way towards determining a number of futures at the club. Port was only on in fits and starts against Central, but still had enough in hand to bank the two points, despite Steven Summerton being the only player to exceed 18 disposals. Its ball efficiency has been consistent this year and the way it maximises its opportunities has gone a long way towards giving it a chance at a top-three finish. Normally there can be a case made for both teams in most matches, but this is proving harder each week in the case of North. Getting its hands on the ball has been an issue, with 12 players having 11 or less touches last week. While Port has proven that high possession numbers do not always equal victory, the Roosters simply don’t hurt the opposition enough with limited ball usage. The Magpies nailed 19 scoring shots from 42 forward 50 entries last week and tend to spread things around in attack fairly evenly which could prove dangerous against a team that is still tinkering with its defensive structures. Unfortunately, another day of pain is ahead at Prospect for the home team.
Saturday 2.10pm, Playford Alive Oval live stream www.sanfl.com.au
Tip: Central 13-24
Saturday 2.10pm, Prospect Radio: 5RPH
Tip: Port Magpies 61-72
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general sport
McGrath concerned Australia can’t adapt
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ormer paceman Glenn McGrath believes the growth of the Indian Premier League (IPL) combined with the increasingly busy Test schedule means Australia’s Test stars are playing less cricket under English conditions.
And the performances and results are showing. Michael Clarke’s team trails England 2-1 in the Ashes with two Tests to go and McGrath believes it is because the team is not experienced enough to modify its game to the slow English-type pitches because it is playing
so much cricket overseas. “The challenge for Australia now is to adapt,” McGrath wrote in the Telegraph. “If you want to be a great batsman, rather than just a good batsman, then you have to score runs in these kinds of conditions. “I was lucky the team I played in was exceptionally good at adjusting to alien environment. “The likes of Steve Waugh had played a lot over here and knew what was needed.
“The modern players do not get that opportunity due to IPL and other commitments with a packed international schedule. “On these English pitches you have to hit the right length. “Australia’s bowlers are naturally very attacking, but sometimes you need to adjust and simply hit the right areas, build up pressure and allow the natural variation in the pitch to do its job.” McGrath says with the growth of the IPL in recent years, Australian players are less likely to travel to the other side of the world to play county cricket as India is where the money lies. The fourth Test is under way at Trent Bridge tonight (Thursday). AAP
Chelsea, team to beat again I
t is a reflection of Chelsea’s dominance last season that although it is to strengthen its squad, it remains strong favourite to retain the Premier League title in 2015-16. Arsenal, third last season, appears betterequipped for a title tilt, while Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool have spent big in the hope of closing the gap on the Blues, which finished eight points clear of outgoing champion City in May. But with their title-winning side intact, Jose Mourinho’s men are widely perceived as the team to beat. With Asmir Begovic having replaced Petr Cech as reserve goalkeeper and Radamel Falcao taking the place of Didier Drogba, Chelsea’s squad is materially the same as it was last season. However, Diego Costa’s troublesome hamstrings, which caused him to miss Sunday’s Community Shield loss to Arsenal, and some leggy pre-season performances have given its rivals reason for optimism. That 1-0 Community Shield win, coupled with the arrival of Cech, has encouraged belief at Arsenal, back-to-back FA Cupwinner, that its 12-year wait for a league title
may be approaching an end.
switch from Liverpool.
With a world-class goalkeeper backing up a settled defence and a midfield that bristles with guile and inventiveness, the only weak spot is up front, where Arsene Wenger must choose between the not particularly prolific trio of Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck.
Shorn of Sterling and the emblematic Steven Gerrard, Liverpool has brought in seven new players, among them Christian Benteke, James Milner and Roberto Firmino, but manager Brendan Rodgers is under pressure to bring success to Anfield.
Another team brimming with midfielders and short on strikers is United, with Louis van Gaal having added Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin and Memphis Depay to a department of his squad that already included Michael Carrick, Ander Herrera, Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata, Ashley Young and Adnan Januzaj, not to mention the departing Angel di Maria, whose place in the squad could go to Barcelona’s Pedro Rodriguez. Falcao, Nani and Robin van Persie have also left, while goalkeeper David de Gea’s future remains up in the air. Despite falling short in defence of its title, City has kept faith with manager Manuel Pellegrini, but doubts remain that it will return to the top this season, despite forking out the biggest transfer to date, Raheem Sterling’s £49million
With even the smaller teams now boasting budgets that put them on a par with all but the very biggest European clubs, a whole host of sides – including Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton and Everton – will have designs on the European places. Stoke and Swansea City will hope to build on impressive campaigns, while Crystal Palace, Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland finished last season dreaming of better things after successful managerial changes. West Ham United, Newcastle United and Leicester City have new managers – respectively, Slaven Bilic, Steve McClaren and Claudio Ranieri – as well as Watford (Quique Sanchez Flores), which was promoted from the Championship alongside Bournemouth and Norwich City. BY ROB FORSAITH – AAP
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FOOTY NEWS OFFICIAL NEWS ON THE AMATEUR LEAGUE
ALH group DIVISIOn 1
Interest still flourishes at top level
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he final five appears set in Division 1 but there is still interest in the top and bottom of the ladder.
It’s a tight fight for the top three, including top spot, and the bottom two sides still have a chance of avoiding relegation as well.
The Gullies face Adelaide University at home on Saturday, with the visitors yet to entrench its position in the top flight of the competition for next year.
Cameron Milne, Brett Ancell and Paul Lowe will try to do the same against Salisbury North this week.
Four sides – Tea Tree Gully, Goodwood Saints, Payneham Norwood Union and Henley – all remain in the mix for top spot which should lead to some enthralling contests in the last few weeks of the minor round, especially when some of them face each other.
The Hawks face a challenge to play finals football this season after their loss to Rostrevor OC last week and another loss on Saturday will end all hope. Portland and Sacred Heart OC will be looking for a couple more wins over the last four weeks to stay at this level in 2016.
The Gullies, which don’t have a good record at Henley Oval, succumbed again on the home confines of the Sharks leading to the gridlock atop the ladder.
Both are just one win in arrears of Adelaide University and with poor percentage at least two more wins will be required as long as the Blacks don’t win anymore.
Henley heads to Goodwood this week for another intriguing clash which could decide its top three potential.
SHOC will meet Rostrevor OC at Campbelltown Oval and the Thunder will play arch rival Port District away on Saturday.
The Sharks are one game behind the three sides above them and cannot afford to fall two back at this point of the season.
BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
It was a close battle in the opening quarter for them against Tea Tree Gully but Ryan Sampson, Jeremy Johncock and Jake Pavlich took control after the first break to claim a critical 40-point victory. However, Saints Luke Stanton, Simon Brook and Jesse Boundy could help the Saints lock their own double chance spot with a win and then continue to hunt the minor premiership.
The Blacks did not achieve reward for effort against Payneham Norwood Union last week, especially in the first half before the Falcons gained the upper hand in the second to record a decisive 57-point triumph.
DIVISION 1 ROUND 15
Rostrevor OC v Sacred Heart OC Campbelltown Mem. Oval
Tea Tree Gully will be striving to retain top spot this week, after last week’s loss to Henley. Photo: Jayson Vowles
Goodwood Saints v Henley
Goodwood Oval
Port District v Portland
Largs Reserve
Tea Tree Gully v Adelaide Uni.
Pertaringa Oval
Salisbury North v Payneham NU Salisbury North Oval
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ADELAIDE AIRPORT DIVISIOn 2 Scotch can taste higher honours S cotch OC will be hoping to rise this week to lock in its berth in the finals.
It will have to as well with top side Unley Mercedes Jets rocking up to the College Oval on Saturday. Back in the top five, after beating Walkerville and St Peters OC being unable to get the job done against Modbury, Scotch OC can highlight its finals potential by startling its closest rival in Division 2. Paul Cahill and Tom Langley will again need to show their best but only a team effort can bring down the frontrunner of the competition. With the likes of Nathan Chettle and James Khabbaz at the Jets that won’t be an easy task to accomplish. St Peters OC must forget about last week’s painful
two-point loss to Modbury and turn its attention to regaining fifth spot, which it will do with victory over Broadview and a Scotch OC loss. However, if the Tigers can claim the points at home then they could return to the top five so there is plenty on the line for both sides. To keep its top-three prospects in check, Prince Alfred OC must keep Modbury at bay on Saturday. The Reds remain a serious threat to Unley Mercedes’ hopes of going all the way and eclipsing the second-placed outfit on Saturday will ensure their belief continues to grow around the college club. The Hawks appear susceptible looking at last week’s performance and Brendan Papps and Adam Perryman can take advantage of that.
It will be up to Matthew Fodgen and Michael Bennett to again inspire their Modbury teammates and ensure there is no concentration lapses this week. Gaza is likely to hold onto its position in the top three, with lowly Walkerville visiting on Saturday, and would welcome any slip up by the Hawks to pinch second spot. SMOSH West Lakes can practically guarantee its status in Division 2 next season by keeping Gepps Cross winless this week. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
DIVISION 2 ROUND 16 Broadview v St Peters OC
Broadview Oval
Gaza v Walkerville
Klemzig Oval
Prince Alfred OC v Modbury
Park 9
Scotch OC v Unley Mercedes Jets Scotch College Oval SMOSH West Lakes v Gepps Cross
West Lakes Shore Oval
Vili’s DIVISIOn 3
Raggies to keep Reds at bay
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thelstone looks set to sew up the home double chance when it meets Flinders Park at Flinders Park Oval this Saturday. The Raggies proved too strong for Pembroke Old Scholars last week, winning by 27 points away with Sam Tarca, Scott Sullivan and Heath Fitzpatrick among the best. Flinders Park’s hopes of making the finals ended when it lost to bottom side Seaton Ramblers away last week, down by 23 points. Among the better players for the Reds were Justin Keeley, Hayden Martello and Cody Brooke. Athelstone looks too settled here by 40-58 points. Old Ignatians and PHOS Camden should provide a top contest at Hunter Park with Old Iggies chasing a double chance and the Phantoms aiming for the minor premiership. Old Iggies only kicked 7.9 but that was enough to beat Golden Grove’s 1.9 last week. Thomas
Kolesnik, Lachlan Murdoch and Sam Cooke led the way for Old Ignatians. PHOS Camden has been a tower of strength for most of the season with just one loss. Last week it beat Mitcham at home by 54 points with Dylan Gamble, Adam Scholz and Patrick Hamden leading the charge. No surprise to see Old Iggies get up but will stick with the Phantoms by 10-24 points. Plympton and Golden Grove have their own targets at Plympton Oval, the Bulldogs to keep out of relegation territory while a win to the Kookaburras should give it a boost for the finals. Last week Plympton had the bye, while the Kookaburras had a day to forget with just 1.9 against Old Ignatians’ 7.9, Daniel Lepka, Corey Pressler and Brett Sparnon playing well. Golden Grove just may have the edge by 14-28 points. Mitcham and Pembroke Old Scholars also have plenty on the line when they clash at Price
Memorial Oval, the Hawks to keep relegation at bay and the Kings to stay alive for a double chance. Mitcham was no match for PHOS Camden last week to lose by 54 points at Camden Oval, Zach Sutherland, Lachlan Wilhelm and Daniel Gregory on top of their game. The Kings couldn’t match Athelstone after quarter time to lose by 27 points at home. Nicholas McCann, Ben Williams and Scott Wightman were among the key players. The Kings look to have the depth to win by 24-38 points. Seaton Ramblers has the bye. BY GORDON ARMSTRONG
DIVISION 3 ROUND 17 Flinders Park v Athelstone
Flinders Park
Old Ignatians v PHOS Camden Hunter Park Plympton v Golden Grove
Plympton Oval
Mitcham v Pembroke OS
Price Memorial Oval
Seaton Ramblers
BYE
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NINE NEWS DIVISIOn 4
Chics to flex muscles again K
ilburn’s amazing goalkicking feats last week could be the driving force when it meets Kenilworth this week at home.
The Chics were outstanding in tricky conditions to kick 33.14 against Glenunga’s 8.12 with Michael Howson in fabulous form with eight goals. The Chics kicked 12.3 in the second quarter and 14.8 in the second half. Kenilworth’s draw with Westminster Old Scholars last week, after leading at each change, possibly ended its hopes of making the finals’ - the Kookaburras’ second draw of the season. Jack Noble was best for Kenilworth. The Chics look to have the power to win again by 40-58 points. North Haven could take a key step to sewing up the minor premiership when it hosts Hectorville this week. The Magpies edged out Eastern Park last week by two
points away with Ross Merrett their best player. Hectorville outgunned Pooraka by 19 points in a lowscoring game at Daly Oval with Julian Leek among the better players. North Haven can stay on a roll again by 50-66 points. Pooraka and Hope Valley still have a slight opening to make the finals with a win a must for both clubs at Lindblom Park. The Bulls kicked just 2.5 against Hectorville last week with Nathan Romeo among the better players. Hope Valley found scoring tough against Salisbury with 1.8 to 9.13, Jamie Dowling leading the way for the Demons. The home ground says Pooraka by 12-26 points. Salisbury and Westminster Old Scholars should be played with plenty of intensity at Salisbury Oval with the Magpies chasing
top place and the Dragons desperately trying to hold fifth place. Salisbury’s best last week in the win against Hope Valley was Luke Horjus, while the Dragons held on for a draw against Kenilworth with James Reu among the better players. The Magpies will keep the momentum going by 44-62 points. Glenunga and Eastern Park clash at Webb Oval with the Rams locked in to bottom place and Eastern Park a slight hope for the double chance. Glenunga copped a Kilburn ramraid when it conceded 33.14 to 8.12 last week, Luke Nicholls best for the Rams. Eastern Park led at each change but was pipped against North Haven by two points last week, Chris Knapp its best player. The Demons will be too good here by 66-84 points. BY GORDON ARMSTRONG
DIVISION 4 ROUND 17 Kilburn v Kenilworth
Blair Athol Reserve
North Haven v Hectorville
Largs North Reserve
Pooraka v Hope Valley
Lindblom Park
Salisbury v Westminster OS
Salisbury Oval
Glenunga v Eastern Park
Webb Oval
NINE NEWs DIVISIOn 5
Big Reds look to leap back P
ara Hills is in a must-win position to hold onto its spot in the top three when hosting Colonel Light Gardens.
However, the Lions will still have aspirations of finishing on top so victory is vital for their hopes ensuring a top-line encounter at The Paddocks on Saturday. Para Hills could rue its telling 25-point loss to Elizabeth last week if the double chance does slip from its grasp so it cannot allow Thomas Groutsch, Jakob Napier and co. of Colonel Light Gardens to get the better of it this week. CBCOC, now with the door ajar, will see this as an opportunity to ride its luck. The Dolphins could spring a few surprises once the finals come around with the likes of David Connolly-Hay, Nick Pilichiewicz and Sam Raymond among others finding form at
the right time of the season. Their opponent on Saturday, Adelaide Lutheran, remains in the unwanted relegation slot and needs at least one more win to avoid it. Pulteney will make it hard for the lowly Bulldogs by achieving victory over bottom side Woodville South, which could stretch the gap to an unattainable position if Adelaide Lutheran does not win this weekend. The Cats actually celebrated a stunning upset last week in beating Rosewater by eight points and Bronan Economou and Chris Clark will be buoyed for another before the season finishes as well. The last contest of interest this week will be the fifth-spot decider between Elizabeth and Rosewater.
The Eagles leapfrogged the Bulldogs following their confidence-boosting win over Para Hills and Rosewater’s shock loss which must stir emotions this week. Elizabeth’s Brayden Abbott and Jhye McConnell will be out to stay there now. Greenacres will wind down its season hosting top side Blackfriars OS on Saturday. The Hounds need to keep winning to hold onto top spot. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
DIVISION 5 ROUND 17 Elizabeth v Rosewater
Argana Park
Greenacres v Blackfriars OS
Edward Smith Res.
Pulteney v Woodville South
Morgan Oval
Adelaide Lutheran v CBCOC
South Parklands
Para Hills v Colonel Light Gardens
The Paddocks
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CH9AFL Division 6
DIVISION 1 LADDER
Hawks ready to swoop
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est Croydon looks to have the depth to edge out Inge Farm at Fawk Reserve this week. The Hawks, third with eight wins, pushed top side Smithfield before going down by 16 points with Luke Woodcock, Kyle O’Toole and Floyd Freeman among the key contributors.
Swedenson Hanuman their best player and Ben Towell and Anthony Thompson fine support. Fitzroy had to work hard to beat bottom side Central United by 29 points away with Aaron Asfaha, Caleb Chipman and Shaun Smith Smith good players. This looks a big win for the Panthers by 60-74 points.
Ingle Farm, in sixth place with six wins, beat Trinity Old Scholars by three points at home last week with Daniel Bryant, Stefan Raegar and Karim Hrynkiw the better players. West Croydon’s depth could be the key at home by 28-44 points.
Trinity Old Scholars looks to have Brahma Lodge’s measure when they meet at Trinity College. The fourth-ranked Lions lost to Ingle Farm by three points with Daniel Hall, Samuel Lee and Jordan Smith leading the better players. Brahma Lodge, in eighth place with four wins, lost to Mawson Lakes by 28 points with Jordan Beagley, Adam Schutz and Darren Huitema battling hard for the Tigers.
Mawson Lakes has the home ground but little other advantage when it meets top team Lockleys. Mawson Lakes, seventh with four wins, last week beat Brahma Lodge by 28 points with Justin Keast, Ivan Kovosel and Jayden Nguyen leading the team’s fortunes. Lockleys, with the bye last week, dropped to second place but looks far too strong here and should win by 58-70 points. Smithfield should consolidate top place when it hosts fifth team Fitzroy. The Panthers were too strong for West Croydon last week away from home to win by 16 points with
Central United has a bye. BY GORDON ARMSTRONG
DIVISION 6 ROUND 17 West Croydon v Ingle Farm
Fawk Reserve
Mawson Lakes v Lockleys
Mawson Lakes Oval
Smithfield v Fitzroy
Smithfield Oval
Trinity OS v Brahma Lodge
Trinity College
Central United
BYE
National 1 Plumbing Division 7 Saints need to rally
With a home final back on the agenda, Lions’ Chris Bradford, Shaun Lindholm and Ben Weekley can again ensure Nathaniel McDonnell has plenty of opportunities to put St Pauls OS under more scoreboard pressure this week.
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t Pauls OS is on the verge of losing a decided finals advantage if it cannot halt the rot of three consecutive defeats.
The Saints, still two wins clear of this week’s opponent Mitchell Park, could give up a home elimination final if they lose their last two minor round games. The Lions would welcome the chance to host a final, already set to be against St Pauls OS as well. Back at home on Saturday, the Saints should present as a stronger unit than last week when they could only manage one goal for the game on the muddy swamp-like conditions of Houghton Oval. Clear weather will offer them a better chance to re-instil their hard running and quick ball moving game plan.
Houghton Districts wrapped up top spot with its success last week and can now prepare for finals football, which may include resting a few weary bodies over these last two weeks, especially when playing on the quagmire of home. This is where the Raiders return this week, hosting Angle Vale. Flinders University’s chances of finding a victory this season look beyond it, with Adelaide University unlikely to hand it one on Saturday. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
DIVISION 7 ROUND 18 St Pauls OS v Mitchell Park
St Pauls College (Noon)
Flinders Uni. v Adelaide Uni.
Flinders Uni Sporting Ground
Houghton Districts v Angle Vale Houghton Memorial Oval Salisbury West
BYE
Tea Tree Gully Goodwood Saints Payneham NU Henley Rostrevor OC Salisbury North Port District Adelaide University Sacred Heart OC Portland
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D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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% Pts 62.4 22 60.8 22 56.7 22 58.1 20 53.0 16 52.8 12 46.8 12 42.4 6 37.3 4 31.9 4
Unley Mercedes Jets Modbury Gaza Prince Alfred OC Scotch OC St Peters OC Broadview SMOSH West Lakes Walkerville Gepps Cross
P W L 15 13 1 15 12 3 15 11 4 15 10 5 15 8 7 15 7 7 15 7 8 15 4 11 15 2 13 15 0 15
D 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
F A 1675 927 1555 1065 1307 833 1492 1017 1266 1197 1242 1215 1343 1258 1074 1588 835 1749 690 1630
% Pts 64.4 27 59.4 24 61.1 22 59.5 20 51.4 16 50.6 15 51.6 14 40.4 8 32.3 4 29.7 0
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D 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
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% Pts 66.4 26 58.8 22 57.7 19 56.5 16 54.6 14 39.7 10 45.2 9 36.6 8 36.8 4
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P W L 16 13 3 16 12 4 16 12 4 16 11 5 16 7 8 16 6 9 16 6 10 16 5 9 16 4 12 16 2 14
D 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0
F A 1621 1062 1654 938 1663 1389 1791 1513 1252 1407 1454 1668 1323 1455 1272 1481 1049 1337 1241 2070
% Pts 60.4 26 63.8 24 54.5 24 54.2 22 47.1 15 46.6 13 47.6 12 46.2 12 44.0 8 37.5 4
P W L Blackfriars OS 16 13 3 Colonel Light Gardens 16 12 4 Para Hills 16 10 6 CBC Old Collegians 16 10 6 Elizabeth 16 9 7 Rosewater 16 8 7 Greenacres 16 5 11 Pulteney 16 5 11 Adelaide Lutheran 16 4 11 Woodville South 16 3 13
D 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0
F A 1560 1120 1621 1035 1567 1136 1330 1300 1338 1174 1144 1044 1346 1457 1157 1357 1013 1267 824 2010
% Pts 58.2 26 61.0 24 58.0 20 50.6 20 53.3 18 52.3 17 48.0 10 46.0 10 44.4 9 29.1 6
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P W L 14 13 1 14 12 2 14 8 6 14 8 6 15 7 8 14 6 8 14 4 10 14 4 10 15 2 13
D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F A 1622 915 1653 796 1415 1111 993 1132 1203 1334 861 1125 859 1174 966 1383 1044 1646
% Pts 63.9 26 67.5 24 56.0 16 46.7 16 47.4 14 43.4 12 42.3 8 41.1 8 38.8 4
Houghton Districts Adelaide University St Pauls OS Mitchell Park Angle Vale Salisbury West Flinders University
P W L 14 13 1 15 11 4 14 9 5 14 7 7 14 5 9 15 5 10 14 0 14
D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
F A 1512 643 1250 916 1002 910 1415 1128 1204 1175 1171 1332 556 2006
% Pts 70.2 26 57.7 22 52.4 18 55.6 14 50.6 10 46.8 10 21.7 0
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(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 79 $85,000 2610s Himalaya Dream w (1) T Berry 59 3.20 227s0 Selectify dw (4) B Avdulla 59 13.00 3s111 lord leofric dw (9) SCRaTCHED 55s92 Marseille Roulette dh (7) J Cassidy 58.5 4.00 124s1 El Sasso dwh (3) Ms W Costin (a1.5) 58 4.50 70156 Nothing like luca dw (6) D Beasley 58 21.00 27s62 Inz’n’out cw (8) J Parr 57 5.00 308s4 Montiro cdw (5) S Clipperton 55.5 9.00 19s02 Turf Crusher db (2) C Reith 54 11.00 MaRSEIllE RoulETTE, Turf Crusher, Inz’n’out
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tab.com.au Handicap 11.55 1200m
(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up F&m Benchmark 85 $85,000 2627s Wine Tales w (1) R Hutchings (a1.5) 59 4.00 847s6 Define t (5) B Avdulla 57.5 9.00 31s18 Miss Tenpins dwn (2) B Loy (a2) 57.5 9.00 6s713 Hard To Hold dw (6) C Reith 56 3.00 3s774 Holy Delusions dw (7) G Schofield 56 9.00 23s47 Echo Gal dwbh (8) T Clark 55 4.60 47s35 Il Mio Destino tw (3) Ms J Taylor (a3) 54 9.00 62504 Judicial Rock w (4) S Clipperton 54 13.00 HaRD To HolD, Miss Tenpins, Holy Delusions
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Extra Double 3, 4 Quadrella 5, 6, 7, 8 Fixed Odds All Races
LindbLad ExpEditionS Hcp 1.10 2000m
(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 80 $85,000 6s506 Plutorius twh (8) B Loy (a2) 60 21.00 26365 Dream Folk (1) Ms W Costin (a1.5) 59 6.00 37752 Casino Dancer w (2) Ms C Nutman (a3) 58 4.00 5s963 Scottish Border tcdwn (5) N Rawiller 58 6.00 12s63 Duccio h (6) J Cassidy 56 5.50 4s455 Slivovitz dw (4) B Avdulla 56 11.00 44265 loophole dwn (7) G Schofield 55.5 8.00 16452 Dure w (9) Ms K O’Hara 54.5 6.00 79723 Brilliant Meteor dw (3) T Berry 54 8.00 DuCCIo, Dure, Casino Dancer
LEgEnd T – Won at track; C – Won at this distance on this course; D – Won at this distance on another course; W – Won in slow or heavy going; B – Beaten favourite at last start; H – Trained on track; N – Won at night; S – Spell of three months; F – Fell
onE to WatcH Race 7 4 DaRciwOOD
tRack/RaiL/WEatHER Rail is out 3m for the entire circuit. Track soft (5). Weather fine.
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RacE 1: (1) Wine Tales blinkers off first time; (2) Define blinkers on first time RacE 3: (1) Plutorius tongue-tie on again; (6) Slivovitz winkers off first time RacE 4: (5) Vanbrugh tongue-tie on first time RacE 5: (1) Darci Magic off-side bubble cheeker on first time RacE 6: (3) Temple Of Boom bit lifter off first time, tongue-tie on first time; (4) Burbero, (7) See The World, (9) Liberty’s Choice blinkers on again; (5) Aomen blinkers off first time RacE 8: (8) Storm Siren off-side bubble cheeker on first time, butterfly bit off first time, lugging bit on again
4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
(Apprentices cannot claim) 3yo Quality Listed $100,000 6s22s Rageese (5) T Berry 59 2.50 125s4 Voilier w (2) T Angland 56 7.00 23s71 let’s Make It Rain wh (8) S Clipperton 54 3.50 355s1 Sebring Sun dw (4) B Avdulla 54 7.00 15s24 Vanbrugh cb (6) G Schofield 54 6.00 10s83 Zoutenant h (3) T Clark 54 17.00 s1132 Tatoosh dw (1) D Beasley 54 11.00 51 Can Be Bossy (7) C Reith 54 31.00 VoIlIER, Rageese, let’s Make It Rain
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tHE WaLLabiES cup 2.20 1600m
(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 85 $85,000 14592 Darci Magic cdwb (2) 58.5 5.00 14614 Hollywood Bound cdwb (7) N Rawiller 58.5 7.00 1148s Resurrect cdbn (1) G Schofield 58 8.00 56114 Forget w (4) T Berry 57.5 4.00 9s674 Mardi wh (5) J Parr 56 6.00 54s73 orion love w (3) Ms W Costin (a1.5) 56 11.00 41186 Mydream dw (8) Ms J Taylor (a3) 54 13.00 1213s Danjeu twb (9) J Cassidy 54 7.00 73222 Richard The First wh (6) T Clark 54 6.00 FoRGET, Darci Magic, Mardi
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tHE RoSEbud 1.45 1200m
miSSiLE StakES 3.00 1200m
(Apprentices cannot claim) 3yo & up Group 2 WFA $175,000 0082s Weary dw (9) G Schofield 58.5 4.60 s299s Messene tw (3) T Berry 58.5 2.80 s6704 Temple of Boom tdw (2) Ms W Costin (a) 58.5 11.00 169s2 Burbero tdwn (6) B Loy (a) 58.5 7.00 5797s aomen thn (7) B Avdulla 58.5 21.00 53425 Zaratone dwn (4) Ms K O’Hara 58.5 15.00 47336 See The World cdw (1) C Reith 58.5 15.00 3s111 lord leofric dw (8) T Angland 58.5 6.00 276s4 liberty’s Choice h (5) N Rawiller 58.5 9.00 WEaRy, Burbero, Messene
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tab pLacE muLti Handicap 3.40 1000m
(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up Benchmark 85 $85,000 50441 Boss lane twh (6) Tr Wolfgram (a2) 61 4.00 0s407 Straturbo d (3) 59 11.00 30s00 Plateau Gold dw (7) Ms C Nutman (a3) 58.5 17.00 130s1 Darciwood tcwn (4) T Berry 57 2.50 6450s Dream Choice tw (2) T Clark 57 11.00 78061 lyric d (5) Ms W Costin (a1.5) 56 9.00 3152s Grand Condor dwn (9) S Lisnyy (a2) 55 8.00 5s319 Felines dw (8) B Avdulla 54 11.00 1919s Sweet Serendipity dw (10) Ms J Taylor (a3) 54 17.00 12264 Cosmic Cameo dw (1) 54 13.00 DaRCIWooD, Sweet Serendipity, Cosmic Cameo
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(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up F&m Benchmark 75 $85,000 9s645 amazon h (3) T Clark 59 4.60 63373 Just as Cosmic (8) Ms W Costin (a1.5) 58 7.00 71659 Carry on Singing dw (2) S Lisnyy (a2) 57.5 26.00 35s62 Sweet Fire w (6) N Rawiller 56.5 4.00 3s242 Chastened w (11) J Collett 56 4.60 12874 Maevemoo wh (5) T Angland 55.5 11.00 s3643 Miss Hufflepuff wb (1) T Berry 55 7.00 11414 Storm Siren wb (12) B Loy (a2) 55 13.00 74325 anantha w (10) B Avdulla 54.5 21.00 s3481 Pico Turquino w (4) G Schofield 54 26.00 03508 Queen of Sheba h (13) Ms J Taylor (a3) 54 26.00 5127P Shubawi w (9) 54 21.00 29337 Montrer Dame w (7) Ms K O’Hara 54 17.00 PICo TuRQuINo, Sweet Fire, Chastened
FLEmington continuEd
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L SandERSon & d HanSEn 4.35 2000m
(Apprentices can claim) 3yo & up F&m Benchmark 84 $80,000 12659 Miss Mossman (1) P Moloney (a1.5) 60.5 15.00 s6155 Every Faith w (4) G Boss 59 13.00 72113 artistic lass dwb (11) H Coffey (a1.5) 58 15.00 45231 First Bloom dwn (7) J Mc Neil (a1.5) 58 10.00 5s497 Hula lua dn (9) M Zahra 58 26.00 21041 lilly Dazzler tw (14) J Childs (a2) 57.5 10.00 44s32 Iteration b (2) D Dunn 57 7.50 0s689 No Excuses Bec n (13) B Melham 56.5 13.00 25658 Melaleuca w (5) Dean Holland 54 13.00 13122 Boogielicious dbh (3) D Oliver 54 8.50 5s413 Kept Woman dw (10) R Bayliss (a2) 54 11.00 48314 Manageress tn (8) M Dee (a2) 54 4.20 15s97 Musica Royale dn (12) C Parnham 54 17.00 1s782 avenue of Glory dn (6) L Currie 54 17.00 MaNaGERESS, Iteration, Boogielicious
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e Dunkley & j lee 11.40 1400m
l PolgaR & j Vance 12.15 1400m
(Apprentices can claim) Open $90,000 7228s Extra Zero tch (7) Dylan Dunn (a3) 60 8.00 0840s Ihtsahymn d (5) 59 13.00 30s48 Desert Jeuney twh (8) M Dee (a2) 58.5 6.00 02311 Charmed Harmony cdw (4) T Sadler (a2) 58 1.65 81717 Luckyi’mbarefoot dw (6) D Yendall 55 13.00 9810s Dylan’s Promise (3) C Parnham 54.5 7.00 70733 Henwood cdw (2) G Boss 54 9.00 0030s Happy As Hell wb (1) Dean Holland 54 26.00 CHARMED HARMONy, Henwood, Extra Zero
3 1 2
Race 7 1 tRust in a gust
(Apprentices can claim) 3yo Benchmark 70 $80,000 4s417 Gredington wn (3) R Maloney 60 9.00 751 Starsi d (12) H Coffey (a1.5) 59.5 4.00 12 Gold Symphony w (11) G Boss 59 7.00 511 Jacksay dw (7) D Dunn 59 6.00 12 Al Shameel w (10) 58 13.00 1 Del Grappa dh (5) M Walker 58 13.00 1 Downhearted (2) C Newitt 58 15.00 1 Geoff (13) B Melham 58 11.00 23 Red Alto b (6) L Currie 58 7.00 41 Bon Aurum (1) M Zahra 57.5 15.00 1 Colonel Custer w (9) P Moloney (a1.5) 57.5 26.00 Most Wanted (4) D Oliver 57 7.00 20946 Dream On Monty (8) J Bayliss (a3) 55.5 31.00 DOWNHEARTED, Gold Symphony, Colonel Custer
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M yates & c Dann 12.50 1400m
(Apprentices can claim) 4yo & up mares Benchmark 84 $80,000 3s035 Khutulun (3) B Melham 58.5 13.00 4515s At The Weekend dbn (8) R Bayliss (a2) 57 11.00 010s8 Bet you She Rocks dw (5) J Mc Neil (a1.5) 57 35.00 1213s Letmedowngently wn (6) Ms C Puls 57 26.00 23131 Smokin’ Al w (2) J Winks 56 5.50 s3421 Herstory cdw (9) D Dunn 55.5 3.20 s1175 Leia dw (1) M Walker 55 10.00 311s3 Northern Saint h (7) D Thornton (a1.5) 54.5 16.00 75531 Barely A Scent dw (10) D Oliver 54 6.00 0s711 Dainty Miss dw (11) P Moloney (a1.5) 54 16.00 23252 Niminypiminy wh (4) D Lane 54 5.00 AT THE WEEKEND, Smokin’ Al, Northern Saint
legenD T – Won at track; C – Won at this distance on this course; D – Won at this distance on another course; W – Won in slow or heavy going; B – Beaten favourite at last start; H – Trained on track; N – Won at night; S – Spell of three months; F – Fell
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Best each-Way Bet Race 5 11 heavy
8121s 00s00 93476 s9s37 36711 07871 053s7
9 46Ls6 10 31866 11 30s0P
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R BeckMann & M young 2.00 2000m
1 56634 2 3 4 5 6 7
22512 54354 32251 2s937 09080 00981
8 01832 9 3s008 10 10310 11 13523
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Race 6 4 cRoss of gold taB guiDe
(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 90 $80,000 Count Of Limonade w (2) B Rawiller 59.5 17.00 Turner Bayou tw (3) Ms C Puls 59 41.00 Correggio wn (5) Ms J Payne (a3) 58 19.00 Onpicalo w (10) D Dunn 57.5 7.00 Vizhaka wn (6) C Newitt 57.5 7.50 Abbasso tdwh (11) D Oliver 57 3.80 Tax Evader cw (9) J Childs (a2) 56.5 5.50 Shenzhou Steeds tw (1) B Melham 55.5 14.00 Albonetti dw (8) Ms L Meech 54.5 7.00 By The Grace tw (7) C Parnham 54 4.40 yenhaab h (4) D Yendall 54 101.00 ABBASSO, Albonetti, Onpicalo
(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 84 $80,000 Commanding Time dw (4) J Childs (a2) 61 Falago cwbn (6) J Mc Neil (a1.5) 60 Prizum dw (11) T Sadler (a2) 59 Refulgent tdw (1) B Rawiller 59 Gingerboy cdn (9) C Parnham 57.5 Lightenuff dw (8) L Currie 57 Mutual Trust w (2) Ms J Payne (a3) 57 Black Tomahawk wh (7) J Bayliss (a3) 55.5 Hot Power (5) S King 54 Cisco Delago dw (10) Dean Holland 54 Heavy wb (3) D Oliver 54 HEAVy, Falago, Refulgent
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j alDRiDge & c noRton 1.25 1700m
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daily double 8, 9 treble 7, 8, 9 first four All Races
extra double 4, 5 Quadrella 6, 7, 8, 9 fixed odds All Races
tRack/Rail/WeatheR Rail is out 8m for the entire circuit. Track good (4). Weather overcast.
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auRie’s staR hanDicaP 3.20 1200m
(Apprentices cannot claim) Group 3 $150,000 11s2s Trust In A Gust dwbn (11) B Rawiller 60 2.50 6s520 Le Bonsir dn (9) D Dunn 54 31.00 15s11 Shiraz dw (1) D Oliver 54 2.50 90276 Decircles tcdwh (2) D Lane 54 31.00 25482 Pago Rock tdw (3) M Yeung 54 18.00 41651 Play Master tcdw (5) C Newitt 54 11.00 53512 Lonrockstar t (8) G Boss 54 11.00 32255 Nadeem Lass dw (7) L Currie 54 26.00 54s11 Smackdown dw (12) J Mallyon 54 41.00 97s46 Living On A Prayer dwh (10) Dean Holland 54 71.00 2111s Zebrinz wh (6) C Parnham 54 12.00 680s5 Audino tn (4) P Moloney (a) 54 101.00 TRuST IN A GuST, Smackdown, Shiraz
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tiMothy kelly & keVin Viney 2.40 1400m
(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 78 $50,000 10814 Del Prado wh (12) T Sadler (a2) 61.5 16.00 03222 Bel Seal dwbn (11) J Bayliss (a3) 60 8.00 408s3 Grand Sai Wan dwn (9) Ms J Payne (a3) 59 26.00 81344 Cross Of Gold h (5) Dylan Dunn (a3) 58.5 9.00 3390s Firehouse Rock h (6) D Dunn 58.5 9.00 13129 Marco Polo dw (13) J Childs (a2) 58.5 17.00 3900s Rainbow Storm n (20) B Rawiller 58.5 16.00 55011 So Does He dw (3) M Dee (a2) 58 4.60 08310 Bon Rocket cdn (8) C Newitt 57.5 16.00 86841 Cyclone Andy tdw (17) D Smith 57.5 16.00 07670 Free Of Doubt c (10) A Creighton 57 26.00 2119s Reach Out wn (4) D Gauci 57 17.00 15434 Liberty Island dwh (1) D Oliver 56.5 6.00 54033 Lord Da Vinci d (14) B Melham 56.5 11.00 15866 This Is The Show w (15) J Mc Neil (a1.5) 55.5 26.00 2334s Spanish Love tbhn (2) G Boss 55 16.00 EMERGENCIES 10822 Bradman dwn (19) D Lane 55.5 16.00 19s02 Turf Crusher b (7) 54.5 16.00 211s7 Tee ‘n’ Tee n (18) C Parnham 54 26.00 7s122 Volontiers (16) 54 26.00 CROSS OF GOLD, Lord Da Vinci, Liberty Island
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n o’MaRa & t jolley 4.00 1000m
(Apprentices can claim) Benchmark 84 $80,000 3041s Churchill Dancer th (7) M Walker 58.5 33612 Tansy dw (9) D Lane 57.5 Fs754 El Prado Gold dw (13) J Childs (a2) 57 5s435 Klishina dw (2) B Melham 57 8275s Sir Berus w (14) M Zahra 57 s2262 Wonderbolt d (8) J Cartwright (a2) 57 14s22 Corsica Lad dw (4) D Oliver 56 7814s Orient Line t (10) P Moloney (a1.5) 55 52132 I Am The General cdw (16) C Newitt 54.5 17223 Sunday Escape dwb (12) D Dunn 54.5 454s2 Antarctic Missile cb (3) M Dee (a2) 54 1620s Sentfromthestars dwh (15) D Thornton (a1.5) 54 150s1 Just For Starters dw (11) Ms J Payne (a3) 54 29317 Grand Gallop dn (6) 54 51s8s Beleeup t (5) C Parnham 54 1216s Earthly Tiger b (1) H Coffey (a1.5) 54 EMERGENCy 614s2 Secretan d (17) P Moloney (a1.5) 54 TANSy, Antarctic Missile, Corsica Lad
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RUGBY UNION NEWS
Simmons is to undergo wrist surgery for a scaphoid injury and will also miss next week’s Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland but he is expected to be back when the Wallabies take on the USA in Chicago in the lead-up to the World Cup starting next month. Simmons, a veteran of 52 Tests, has been Australia’s line-out caller and leading jumper and Cheika has a tough task to replace him as a starting lock against the world champion All Blacks. He has the choice of veterans Horwill and Dean Mumm, and he could also demote non-jumping giant lock Will Skelton to start both of them. After struggling for form this year, Horwill impressed when he came off the bench in last
Recently returned from an overseas stint, Mumm was just as impressive off the bench in the victory against Argentina in Mendoza a week ago. Horwill appears to be the frontrunner after training alongside the majority of starters from last week’s Argentina Test on Monday and also being put up for a media interview. “I know it’s disappointing for Rob (Simmons) and he really wanted to play but I just think it is a great chance for someone else,” Cheika said. “I am not saying that to try to be Mr Positive. I just think if you get the opportunity to play for Australia in a Test match here against New Zealand, someone is going to get a lucky call and it’s an opportunity for that guy to make the most of it.” Cheika said inside back Matt Toomua and prop James Slipper, who suffered head knocks against Argentina, would be available to play if they came through their contact session during the week without any dramas. Veteran utility Matt Giteau was also in the mix for selection after missing the Argentina Test. BY ADRIAN WARREN – AAP
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DION HAYMAN’S SUPER QUIZ ONE POINT WARM-UPS 1. Who is the Australian cricket team’s batting coach? 2. How many Test matches has Pat Cummins played? 3. In netball, who is the coach of the Diamonds? 4. After how many overs does a Test cricket team regain two failed DRS challenges? 5. Matthew Knights is an assistant coach at which AFL club?
TWO POINT PONDERS 6. In what decade did England batting legend Wally Hammond make his Test debut? 7. Which former Crow is caretaker coach of North Adelaide for the remainder of the season? 8. Which two AFL clubs play for the HMAS Sydney II Cup? 9. In which country does Port Adelaide want to play an AFL match for the first time? 10. Who took the most wickets in the Third Test in Birmingham?
THREE POINT PLAYS 11. Which country is hosting the FINA World Swimming Championships? 12. Who won English Football’s Community Shield? 13. For how many successive weeks has Chad Wingard kicked at least three goals? 14. In swimming, what is Emily Seebohm’s pet event? 15. Craig Reedie is President of what organization?
FOUR POINT BONUS 16. Which trophy contested by Australia and New Zealand was first awarded in Sydney in 1932? 17. Who was Ford’s last V8 Supercar Champion? 18. Who batted through the opening day’s play taking Australia to 0/301 at stumps at Nottingham in 1989? 19. Which EPL team plays its home matches in the suburb of South Norwood?
FIVE POINT EXTRA 20. What do the initials FINA stand for?
JUDGMENT DAY. 0-10 POINTS You are a sporting dunce. 11-20 A lot more work needed. 21-30 A strong showing. 31-40 A real bright spark. 41-45 Bordering on genius. 46 OR MORE You are a sporting guru.
ONE-POINTERS: 1 - Michael DiVenuto. 2 - One. 3 - Lisa Alexander. 4 - 80. 5 - Geelong. TWO-POINTERS: 6 - 1920s. 7 - Michael Handby. 8 Sydney and West Coast. 9 - China. 10 - Steven Finn. THREE-POINTERS: 11 - Russia. 12 - Arsenal. 13 - Eight. 14 - Backstroke. 15 - WADA. FOUR-POINTERS: 16 - Bledisloe Cup. 17 - James Courtney in 2010. 18 - Mark Taylor and Geoff Marsh. 19 - Crystal Palace. FIVE-POINTER: 20 - Fédération Internationale de Natation or translated ‘International Swimming Federation’.
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ormer captain James Horwill looks set for a “lucky call” after Wallabies line-out general Rob Simmons was ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand in Sydney.
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