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Hooray, the finals are here
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pinion has been divided about last weekend’s first ever pre-finals bye.
Plenty has been negative, though. A majority of fans didn’t like it as the beginning of the 2016 finals series was pushed forward a week. Coaches of the finals sides believed it would affect their momentum. However, the players welcomed the break to ease little niggles or even give some the chance to come up from injury that would have prevented them from playing last week. At the same time, league bosses, in particular AFL CEO Gillon MacLachlan, praised the move and iterated that it could even stay on the 2017 program. It was introduced to prevent finals sides resting large numbers on the last minor round weekend but this year that probably wouldn’t have happened because of the closeness of the top eight and higher spots still being on offer. Anyway fans simply had to look elsewhere for their footy fix last weekend. Although, the most humorous piece I read in relation to no AFL was that the best thing about the weekend was reconnecting with loved ones and the worst part of the weekend having to reconnect with loved ones. Some families are like that, I suppose.
I enjoyed renewing my acquaintance to the SANFL with the start of its finals series while being enthused by the women’s game, but not so much the Legends contests despite their worthy charitable instincts.
which must battle between two Saturday night contests was a bit of an exaggeration.
I also got my mandatory three out four in the quaddie and spent time with the family as well.
Free-to-air exposure is vital for next year’s inaugural competition to meet its expectations and costs of attending will be important too.
I just did without the AFL last weekend. The women’s game highlighted that many had the attributes to star in their own competition and following another football side on the national stage will generate more interest, especially in the female and young girls market. However, the AFL probably over-embellished the heights of the women’s game last Saturday night through its crowd numbers and television audience. They were the best of the best from around the country playing what you could call an ‘all-stars’ match. When those women are spread across eight national teams is the talent there to encourage continued patronage of the women’s competition next February and March? It was a novelty last Saturday night – free for patrons at Whitten Oval and nothing else to watch on TV. To compare it to the largest TV audience of a regular AFL game
The curiosity is there though which is great for the game but let’s wait until next year to make the big call on its success.
But hopefully it is a success. Attention will be back on the men this week, though. Some are suggesting the bye could aid those sides outside the top four this season. In the past, no club under the current finals format has won the premiership from any of these spots. Concerns arise for the two preliminary final sides that will face just one game in four weeks which is not ideal, especially when their opponent is finals hardened having played every week. We’ll have to wait and see if it does assist. Interest is high on seeing if Hawthorn can make it four in a row and how the Giants will perform in their first finals campaign. However, many are still predicting the top two in Sydney and Geelong are most likely to meet in this year’s grand final. Well, we’ve had our week off, now let the show begin! BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
THUMBS UP
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Australia has remained on the path to the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a 1-0 victory over United Arab Emirates this week.
On the eve of the Rio Paralympics, it was disappointing to have Australian cyclist Michael Gallagher sent packing following a positive test to EPO.
COVER PHOTO Adelaide will kick off its finals campaign against North Melbourne on Saturday night at Adelaide Oval Photo: AAP
In sweltering conditions, a late goal from star Socceroo Tim Cahill ensured all three points were brought home to Australia and a 100 per cent record kept intact from the opening two matches in its final phrase of qualifying.
Chef de mission of the 170-plus team, Kate McLoughlin, said the announcement was “sad” and had “shocked” the wider Australian contingent in Rio.
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There is still plenty of work to do though as Ange Postecoglou’s men next face Saudi Arabia away on 6 October before hosting Japan in Melbourne on 11 October but six points from those two games would put Australia in the driver’s seat in its group.
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The London gold medallist apologised for crossing the “dark line” into cheating and says he turned to performance-enhancing drugs because he was unable to train like he once used to. The bombshell has taken an emotional toll on the whole team, especially Gallagher’s cycling teammates.
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Bold moves needed F inals success is achieved by making bold choices and that is what confronts Adelaide coach Don Pyke heading into his first finals campaign with the club. However, concern around his reserved selection policy could impede his actions going forward. Not exposing form players in the SANFL such as Cameron Ellis-Yolmen, Mitch Grigg, Harrison Wigg and Wayne Milera, among others, to more game time at the top level may be seen to limit his decisions at the selection table this week. Pyke though still has the opportunity to be brave with who he takes into Saturday night’s elimination final against North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval. The Crows visibly lack pure pace on the outside around the ground, therefore one of Riley Knight and Troy Menzel should come into the side. A big call is needed as they have the attributes that Adelaide needs to advance deeper into September. Injury may have curtailed Knight’s progress to only one appearance in the senior outfit this season but he is proven in finals after last year’s showing in the victorious elimination final against the Western Bulldogs. His run and burst from packs would be invaluable, particularly if the Crows get past this week and face the constrictive Sydney, Geelong or Hawthorn in latter weeks.
Following his one-game suspension, star midfielder Rory Sloane will also be a vital inclusion to the line-up this week.
However, that leaves the question of who Pyke drops to enact these additions.
It will be tough on whoever faces the chop, particularly being a final, but the betterment of the team is crucial. The most vulnerable are those who came in last round, namely Ellis-Yolmen and Ricky Henderson. Both contributed more than some against the Eagles but the structure of the side must be considered here. Apart from them, David McKay’s and Richard Douglas’ recent form will be discussed while Jarryd Lyons is always brought up in these situations but he has added more to the side this year. Trade talk around Lyons would definitely heighten too if he was omitted at this stage of the season. Some fans are calling for Scott Thompson’s and Charlie Cameron’s heads but Thompson won’t be dumped, simply due to his experience, despite his struggles over the latter rounds of the season. The break will have done Cameron well with his explosiveness inside 50 critical to the Crows game plan. Sloane and Smith are guaranteed to face the Kangaroos on Saturday night but we’ll wait
3 SPORTSBEAT // 8 SEPTEMBER 2016 and see whether Knight or Menzel comes into the mix. Defenders Kyle Cheney and Luke Brown being in doubt with injury could make it easier for Pyke but their absence may be more conducive to bringing in Jake Kelly to maintain structure. Another who would have taken benefit from the pre-finals break is ruckman Sam Jacobs to further rest his injured ankle and he will be ready to atone for his below par performance against West Coast’s Jonathan Giles two weeks ago. Jacobs awaits another star ruck hampered by injury this season in Kangaroo Todd Goldstein and their duel in the middle and at stoppages could be telling on this contest. The Crows big man must have a greater impact with his contested marking around the ground than he has had recently for the home side to advance to the semi-finals. North Melbourne coach Brad Scott faces a selection dilemma as well about whether to include key forward Jarrad Waite who has been hindered by a hip complaint. Then it is who to omit between Majak Daw, who could walk from the club, or retiring Drew Petrie. Key defender Scott Thompson’s availability from an abductor strain will also be important with the likes of Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker and last-line forward Josh Jenkins presenting as imposing targets.
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Menzel highlighted his prowess in the SANFL side’s resounding 72-point elimination final triumph over Central District last Saturday. He scored 3.4 in the contest, which could have been better had he obviously kicked straighter, but it showed he could offer a finals difference to the AFL side this week. It would take a strong decision from the coaching staff but it would be a move that could benefit the side in future seasons while the success of this finals series depends on it. Pyke has shown his loyalty to his squad throughout the year and that is unlikely to change. But while the side has been winning, there have still been areas of his game plan that has been missing key elements to be implemented perfectly. Those being the outside runners for when the ball is distributed or dribbles out of packs and for the quick ball movement down the ground. Knight and Menzel are capable of providing that vital fix as well as a returning Brodie Smith, sidelined from the disappointing West Coast performance due to another concussion.
Youngster Riley Knight could be a valuable inclusion in the Crows’ line-up for Saturday night’s elimination final against North Melbourne. Photo: AAP
WEEK ONE
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AFL FINALS PREVIEWS
BY DION HAYMAN
SECOND ELIMINATION FINAL SECOND QUALIFYING FINAL WEST COAST V WESTERN BULLDOGS
GEELONG V HAWTHORN
The Western Bulldogs won their only clash with West Coast this year at Docklands in round 11 by eight points. The Dogs won 12.11 (83) to 11.9 (75) with three goals from Tom Liberatore. However, West Coast has won six of the last nine games between these sides and leads overall 31 wins to 17 with a draw at Subiaco in 2003. The Bulldogs haven’t beaten the Eagles in Perth since 2010, losing their last four trips by 123, 70, 65 and 77 points. Josh Kennedy has kicked more goals against the Bulldogs than any other side with 43.11 from 12 games including two bags of seven. Mark LeCras has 33.19 from 12 games against them while Jack Darling has 18.8 from eight games. After 18 games at Subiaco, West Coast leads 14 wins to three with one draw. After 24 games in Perth (including the WACA), West Coast leads 19 wins to four with one draw. After 29 games overall at Subiaco (against both WA sides), the Dogs have just seven wins, 21 defeats (including last start against Fremantle) and one draw. They are all ominous numbers for the visiting side on Thursday night. The sides have met in three previous finals. The Bulldogs won the third qualifying final at the MCG in 1998 by 70 points. They lost the first qualifying final a year later though at the same ground by five points and were thrashed by 74 points in the 2006 first semi-final at Subiaco. The Bulldogs’ finals history doesn’t make much better reading. They have 14 wins and 31 losses including only one win from their last five and four from their last 16 since 1998. The Bulldogs have played in five elimination finals for just one win – against Collingwood in 2006. They lost last year’s elimination final at home against the Crows. They have never won a final outside of Victoria, losing once in Perth and twice at the Gabba. The Eagles have played in 46 finals for 21 wins, 24 defeats and a draw. However, they are on the improve with four wins from their last seven major round appearances. In Perth, they have 11 wins from 14 finals. At Subiaco, they have nine wins from 12 finals and have won their last four home finals in a row since losing to Collingwood in extra time in 2007. The Eagles have won three of their seven elimination finals.
Geelong and Hawthorn haven’t met since the opening round when the Cats ended a four-game losing streak to the Hawks, winning by 30 points, 18.8 (116) to 12.14 (86). Zac Smith, Josh Caddy and Darcy Lang all kicked three goals in the game where Patrick Dangerfield had 43 possessions and 10 inside 50s on debut for the Cats. Hawthorn’s four straight wins over Geelong was its best run since five in a row from 1998-2000. The last six games between these clubs have all been decided by at least 19 points. After 25 meetings at the MCG, Geelong leads 16 wins to nine while the Cats also lead overall 86 wins to 72 with one draw after 159 matches. The sides have played four finals since and including the 2008 grand final. Hawthorn has won three of them. The Hawks have won six of their nine major round meetings since they first clashed in September in 1963. Hawthorn has won its last three finals and nine of its last 10 which is a winning record it could not even better in its halcyon days of the 1980s. The Hawks have played in 18 qualifying finals for 12 wins and six losses. Geelong has played in 15 qualifying finals for eight wins and seven losses but has lost the last two since its last win in 2011. Fortunately, this is not a knock-out final for the Cats as they never beaten Hawthorn in such a contest. Twice before have these sides played in a qualifying final and both times it was a second qualifying final. In 2011, Geelong finished second on the ladder, one win ahead of Hawthorn. It was a clash in which the Cats underlined their superiority with a 31-point win on its way to a third premiership in five years. In 2014 though, it was the Hawks who finished second on percentage ahead of the Cats and they strode to a 36-point win in the qualifier en route to the premiership. The triple reigning premiers are already finely tuned to hardened, tight finals football having won six games by under 10 points during the home and away season. Alastair Clarkson has coached Hawthorn to 16 finals wins, one fewer than Ron Barassi. Another win would take him into the all-time top 10 for finals wins coached. Jock McHale and Mick Malthouse head the list with 27 wins,McHale with the most premierships as a coach with eight, ahead of Norm Smith with six flags.
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FIRST QUALIFYING FINAL
FIRST ELIMINATION FINAL
SYDNEY V GWS
ADELAIDE V NORTH MELBOURNE
Sydney lost its SCG home ground advantage after GWS landed in its qualifying final. The game is now to be played at Homebush, the first one there this season. The Giants have only played there three times and never won. The Swans have 32 wins and 22 losses at the ground but have lost their last two. The Giants are playing in their first finals series in their fifth season in the AFL. The Swans have missed the finals only once since 2003. Sydney has lost its last three finals after losing the 2014 grand final and going out in straight sets last year to Fremantle and North Melbourne. It’s the Swans’ worst finals losing streak since 1998-2001. One more defeat would be their worst major round losing streak since seven straight defeats from 1945-87. Sydney has played in 13 qualifying finals for six wins and seven losses. The sides have met twice this season for one win apiece. In round three at the SCG, Sydney won 14.9 (93) to 10.8 (68) after four goals from Lance Franklin. The big forward has kicked 23.15 in his seven games against the Giants. However, in round 12 at the Sydney Showgrounds, the Giants won every quarter in a 42-point win, 15.15 (105) to 9.9 (63). It was GWS’s highest score against Sydney and only ton. Toby Greene top scored with four goals. It was just the Giants’ second win in 10 games against the Swans. The other was also on their home ground in the opening round of 2014. The record crowd for the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ was in their first meeting in 2012 when 38,203 attended at Homebush. This will be a contest between one of the highest scoring teams against this season’s most defensive side. The Giants are ranked second for offence, scoring an average 108 points per game and have kicked 100-plus points on 11 occasions during the year. The Swans are proven to have the best defence, conceding an average of only 67 points per game. Franklin needs four more goals to move into the top 10 finals goal-kickers of all time. He currently has 58 goals, four behind Kevin Bartlett, Dick Lee, Jack Meuller and Peter Sumich. Gordon Coventry heads the list with 111 ahead of Jason Dunstall (78).
The Crows will play their first final at Adelaide Oval when they host North Melbourne. Their only previous finals meeting was in the 1998 grand final when the Crows upset the minor premier to win by 35 points. Since then though, Adelaide has had a chequered finals history with just seven wins from 20 matches including just three from its last 10. The Crows’ last home final was at Football Park in the 2012 second semi-final when they beat Fremantle by 10 points. They have seven wins and four losses in home finals. North Melbourne has just one win from six finals outside Victoria and that was in last year’s first semi-final against Sydney at Homebush. The Crows’ overall finals record is 15 wins and 16 losses. In elimination finals, they have four wins and three losses. North has played 11 elimination finals for four wins and seven losses but has won its last two. North’s overall finals record is 35 wins, 38 losses and a draw but the Kangaroos have four wins from their last six after reaching the preliminary final the last two years in a row. The sides have met twice this year for one win apiece. North won in the opening round at Docklands by 10 points after a see-sawing battle. The Kangaroos kicked 16.11 (107) to 14.13 (97). Jarrad Waite and Brent Harvey both scored three goals for the winners while Josh Jenkins booted five for the Crows. Adelaide comfortably won the rematch in round 14 at home by 33 points after having 40 scoring shots to 17. The Crows won 12.28 (100) to 10.7 (67) with Lindsay Thomas the game’s leading scorer with three. Eddie Betts (2.4) and Rory Atkins (1.3) were the most inaccurate for the Crows while five behinds were also rushed. The Crows have now won five of their last seven games against North Melbourne. The Kangaroos haven’t beaten the Crows in Adelaide since 2003, losing at their last nine attempts. After 20 games in Adelaide, the Crows lead 14 wins to six. North’s only three visits to Adelaide Oval were all against the Crows and all ended in defeat. Their 33-point defeat this year is their narrowest losing margin. The sides have played 40 times in total with the Crows leading by 21 wins to 19.
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SANFL FINALS PREVIEW
BY CHRIS KENDALL
FIRST SEMI-FINAL
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SOUTH ADELAIDE V ADELAIDE
WOODVILLE-WEST TORRENS V STURT
After being so dominant all season, South is in grave danger of being bundled out of the finals without a win following its defeat at the hands of Sturt in the qualifying final. The Panthers had many of their key options well held and poor decision making going into the forward 50 cost them dearly. No such trouble for Adelaide which was ominous in its ruthless dismantling of Central in the elimination final. It spread the load evenly and made the Bulldogs look in another class throughout. The Panthers seemed unsure and reactive when Sturt applied the clamps last week and restricted their opposition’s space in which to work with its forward 50 entries being notably affected. Too many were shallow and wide, allowing the Double Blues to work together from defence. Any lapses will be punished by Adelaide which was brutal in pouncing on Central turnovers quickly. It is difficult to go past Adelaide after last week but I also cast my mind to how dominant South was in round 22 and there does not look to be major changes to the line-ups from that clash. Finals are another game and the Panthers will need to find another gear to avoid watching from the sidelines for the rest of 2016. However, Adelaide seems set to continue its run.
The Eagles step out in the 2016 finals for the first time meeting a Sturt outfit full of confidence after a highly impressive win over South in the qualifying final last week. Moving the classy Scott McMahon into attack in the last term proved the masterstroke for coach Martin Mattner but the way in which he shut down South’s run will be food for thought for opposing mentor, Eagle Michael Godden. The hard press applied by Sturt was too much for the Panthers to navigate, forcing normally reliable players into uncharacteristic errors and Godden will be highly alert to similar tactics being used here. The sheer number of Eagles, like Jared Allmond, who can win 20-plus disposals and hurt the opposition, both transitioning from defence and working into attack, will be tough for Mattner to close down entirely. Nick O’Brien, Chris Hall and Michael Wundke, if allowed to, can combined for high goal tallies so Mattner will need restrict the space in which they ply their trade. There are strong cases for going either way in this contest. Overall though, Woodville-West Torrens seems well placed to march into a second successive grand final.
Tip: Adelaide 13-24
Tip: Woodville-West Torrens 13-24
MAGAREY MEDAL PREVIEW
due to the ineligibility of Mitchell. Fluctuating between the AFL and SANFL will limit his chances of winning the medal, though. It has been a quieter year for Steven Summerton who has dominated in the past but after a mid-season start to his voting, he will have a strong finish. South Adelaide: Brede Seccull has been the smoky in Magarey discussions and snagging early votes will give a pointer to his chances. His consistent season should have him regularly picking up votes. Dual Medallist Joel Cross is always in contention and this season has the advantage of playing in a dominant team. A mid-season flat patch may prevent him from winning another third medal. Sturt: The 2014 winner Zane Kirkwood will take a couple of rounds to open his account but he will be around the mark. James Battersby could be the fly in the ointment to Kirkwood’s chances after a strong season and he could press hard at the business end of the count. It has been an even year for the Double Blues which will see a long list of vote-getters on the night. West Adelaide: Chris Schmidt is the only realistic chance of double figure votes at Milner Road in a disappointing season for the reigning premier. He could poll nearly all of the Bloods’ votes. Woodville-West Torrens: Jared Petrenko is the current favorite after a strong season at Oval Ave but like South and Sturt, the evenness of the Eagles will spread votes around to hinder the midfielder’s overall medal prospects. Chris Hall is just one of Petrenko’s teammates who has been very consistent in 2016 and may even potentially be a bolter in a dominant team season.
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The Magarey Medal always brings surprises and 2016 looks no exception. Any one of a dozen players could win without surprising. There could be some anxiety with players ineligible but who will still poll well, including Port’s Kane Mitchell, Eagle James Boyd, Sturt’s Aidan Riley and South’s Daniel Bass. Looking at each club’s top fancies: Adelaide: Cameron Ellis-Yolmen has been one of the most heavily supported since markets opened but missing three of the last four rounds might prove crucial and a nervous wait if he is leading from round 18. The roughie for Adelaide could be Mitch Grigg who has polled well in the past and should continue that trend. Central District: Star Bulldogs Chris Jansen only picked up six votes in an injury-interrupted debut season last year but more visibility and a number of dominant matches should have him much higher in 2016. A large number of high possession games cannot have gone unnoticed by the umpires so he looks a major threat. An outsider could be Travis Schiller who looks set for another good night but to just fall short. Glenelg: Matthew Snook could improve on his 13 votes awarded last year to top the Tigers’ list of vote-getters. Ben Sawford appears his only danger after finding plenty of the ball around the stoppages and right under the umpire’s attention. Neither are likely to trouble the Medal frontrunners. North Adelaide: Jordie McKenzie has been a stand-out for the Roosters in an up-and-down season. First year SANFL players can slip under the radar but the former Melbourne on-baller has been stellar this year. Matt McDonough could rack up a double figure tally as he displays skills that umpires tend to recognise. Norwood: Jaryd Cachia has been solid in his return to the Parade, but while the top five looks a bridge too far, double figure votes is not out of the question. In a season where injury hampered the Redlegs key contributors, rugged Tim Webber might earn the votes worthy of his talents. Port Magpies: Jimmy Toumpas is the main hope at Alberton, particularly
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ustralia’s Paralympic team leaders don’t want their athletes to choke like the Olympians did, so they’re removing the pressure altogether. The able-bodied team’s medal haul in Rio was the lowest since 1992, as fancies flopped, world record holders fell apart and defending champions disappointed. While Paralympic Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin has set a goal of a top-five seat on the medal table, she doesn’t want that to be the focus for her competitors - half of which are rookies. Co-skippers Kurt Fearnley and Daniela Di Toro couldn’t agree more. “When I’m looking at a 14 or 15-year-old kid, I don’t give a s..t what they bring home,” said Fearnley, who is competing at his fifth Games. “I hope it’s a gold, I hope it’s a medal, but I look at them now and they don’t change in a week’s time.” Six-time Paralympian Di Toro has also been driving a culture of support, and says the Games are about more than medals. “This is my family and it’s been my family
since I’ve been 13 years old,” she said. “Medals are a nice bit of bling that’s the cherry on the cake but at the end of the day, this is a life that people have worked towards and it is so much bigger than just the result.” The Aussie team has achieved a top-five finish at every Games since Barcelona in 1992, but was close to slipping outside that mark four years ago in London. Despite Fearnley’s relaxed attitude, he and the athletics team will play a big part in Australia’s bold bid for 40 gold medals. The veteran hopes to end his Paralympic career with a third gold in the men’s marathon. And there’s more potential gold from world record-holding sprinters Isis Holt and Evan O’Hanlon, defending shot put champion Todd Hodgetts and world champion wheelchair racers Angie Ballard and Madison de Rozario. Gold could come from a wide range of sports, including para-triathlon and para-canoe, which will be contested for the first time. Five-time para-triathlon world champion Bill Chaffey and world championship medallist
Titans rookie Taylor ready to face Broncos G old Coast rookie Ashley Taylor can’t wait to show his old club what he’s made of when the Titans face Brisbane in Friday’s NRL elimination final. The 21-year-old, reportedly poised to sign a new deal with the Titans following his breakout 2016 season, will face his old club in his first finals appearance. Rather than be daunted by the prospect of facing the Broncos in front of a capacity Suncorp Stadium crowd, Taylor says the chance to test himself against the very best in the game is what being a first grade footballer is all about.
Katie Kelly, whose guide is Olympic silver medallist Michellie Jones, look destined for the podium. War veteran and para-canoe world champion Curtis McGrath is also chasing gold. Reigning Paralympic and world champions Ellie Cole and Brenden Hall will lead Australia in the pool, while 14-year old breaststroke world champion Tiffany Thomas-Kane will make her debut. Flag bearer Brad Ness and his world champion men’s wheelchair basketball team are out to exact revenge for a near miss at gold in London. The men’s wheelchair rugby team are hoping to extend their golden reign, while sailors Liesl Tesch and Daniel Fitzgibbon are also looking to defend their 2012 title. And defending shooting champion Natalie Smith is a firm favourite to get Australia’s campaign off to a golden start on the first day of competition on Thursday.
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In 21 matches Taylor has consistently impressed with his cool head, clever kicking game and even scored a match-winning field goal against South Sydney in Perth midway through the year. Rumours of a return to Brisbane are expected to be quashed by a reported new deal with the Titans until the end of the 2019 season.
“That’s the ultimate goal and achieving it early on in my career is just a massive achievement for myself,” he said.
Taylor has praise for the Broncos and coach Wayne Bennett for giving him the opportunity to move to the Titans.
“I’m just looking forward to getting out there with the team and putting in a great performance.”
“He’s a great bloke for obviously letting me go,” Taylor said of the seven-time premiership winner.
Taylor’s first full season in the NRL has been eye-catching with no less than superstar Johnathan Thurston ear-marking him as a future State of Origin player last week.
“He’s given me the opportunity and he started my career down here for me.
Granted an early release from his contract with the Broncos to join the Titans, Taylor was handed an opportunity by Kane Elgey’s season-ending knee injury in pre-season.
“I’m just looking forward to getting out there in Titans colours and sticking it to them at their home ground.”
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The Reds won both their clashes during the minor round by a similar 5-6 goal margin but expect this one to much closer.
alisbury North has found form at the right time and pre-season analysis that it could be a genuine flag prospect in 2016 could come to fruition.
Restricting the flow of Prince Alfred OC’s play will be crucial for the Gullies to win and in particular the skills of Drew Clayfield, Thomas Brinsley and Adam Perryman who have got under their guard on both occasions during the season.
The Hawks face fellow pre-season premiership hope Payneham Norwood Union in Saturday’s first semi-final and it is season over for the loser. This will continue to be a tight finals series in Division 1 after Salisbury North took its opportunities when presented to beat Rostrevor OC by 12 points last week.
However, the Reds’ success so far has been driven by team effort with contributions from all like Mitchell Wicks, Will Dalwood, Cameron Graetz and Brock Castree.
ROCs may have had the majority of play but proved to be its own worst enemy, failing to put it on the scoreboard. The Hawks simply took the lead and never relented with better movement forward and finished off this work to claim a jubilantly celebrated victory.
Salisbury North has the ability to go all the way in this year’s finals series but it will require a solid team effort. Photo: Jayson Vowles
Michael Eichner, Anthony Morgante and Ben Nason ensured the result went their way but will need the likes of Michael Clinch, Brad Johansen and Joe Hay to win more of the ball this week.
Nick Jolly had a challenging day in ruck against the Gullies’ big men but he will continue to try all day every week so he will have an impact against the Hawks but around him, Pierce Seymour, Tyson Burrows, Mitch Caon, Matthew Nye and Michael Ialeggio need to inspire.
At home, the Falcons are not likely to give their opponent any favours on Saturday as they look to bounce back from a tough contest against Tea Tree Gully away last week. Liam Davis stood tall in the gruelling 38-point loss and he looms as a key target again here if Payneham Norwood Union is to proceed deeper into the finals.
Tea Tree Gully meets ladder leader Prince Alfred OC in the second semi-final on neutral confines this week. The winner will receive a direct path through to the 2016 Division 1 grand final so it should be a top contest.
Tea Tree Gully will again need strong performances from Daniel Golding, Josh Hand, Ryan Spittle, Trent Melville and Matthew Stent to earn a valuable week-off. However, the Gullies’ dynamic ruck duo of Adam Cockshell and Clint Dow need to give their side a valuable aerial advantage while the ground is completed by Alex and Zac McKay, coach Mitch Sandery and Thomas Bielby to accomplish their grand final dream. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
FIRST SEMI-FINAL Payneham NU v Salisbury North
Payneham Oval
SECOND SEMI-FINAL Prince Alfred OC v Tea Tree Gully
Saint Marys Park
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Vili’s Division 2
Big prize on offer T
here will be more than just a grand final appearance on the line for this week’s preliminary final participants.
There is a big prize on offer for St Peters OC or Sacred Heart OC which meet again on Saturday for the right to return to the top flight of the amateur league and both sides will be eager to achieve it. They met only two weeks ago in the qualifying final which SPOC claimed, edging out its college rival by just eight points. It should be as tight a contest again this week for so much to play for. This is what it is all about now and no side is expected to give an inch. St Peters OC gave top side Modbury a fright in last week’s second semi-final, missing out by only three goals, and would now fancy itself causing an upset should it get through to
meet the Hawks again in the season decider. SPOC cannot look too far ahead of itself though with another tough fight on its hands to actually advance. Brad Hartman, Tom Fotheringham, Christian Calabrese, Benet Copping and Luke Trenorden continued their stellar form but need all around them to contribute as well to realise the club’s goal. The senior heads of Matthew Hill, Daniel Franklin, Jordan Lockwood and Owen Sharpe will be crucial on Saturday to steady this young group towards success. Sacred Heart OC survived another close contest, moving ahead by just four points over PHOS Camden. Lachlan Button proved why he was the best big man in Division 1 and perhaps even the whole amateur league.
His influence will be telling again this week in bringing his skilled running midfield into the game. Matthew Crettenden, Peter Spurling, Daniel Flavel and Nick Jordan worked off his leadership and held their nerve to the end. They can anticipate a similar encounter here which their anxious fans probably couldn’t endure through again, especially after recent weeks of close finishes. However, it might be up to SHOC’s young guns such as Hamish Villis, Tristian Carcuro, Ben Moroney and Daniel Noll to dazzle their opponent with their skills. There is no favourite in this clash which could go either way.
BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
PRELIMINARY FINAL St Peters OC v Sacred Heart OC
Caterer Oval
Vili’s Division 3 Raggies, Kings keen to reign on big stage
P
embroke Old Scholars and Athelstone lock horns for one final time this season when they battle for the flag at Aldi Arena (Thebarton Oval) on Saturday. The Kings had the week off last Saturday after beating the Raggies by 12 points in the second semi-final at Max Amber Sportsfield. After trailing 6.5 to 4.8 at half time the Kings hit back to kick 5.4 to 1.7 in the second half for a solid win. Ryan Marini (three goals), Fraser Pinkney and Alexander Jarvis led the way for Pembroke. Athelstone bounced back in fine style last week to crush Seaton Ramblers by 106 points in the preliminary final at Max Amber Sportsfield. The Raggies attacked strongly from the start of the game
to lead 6.2 to 1.6 at quarter time and 12.6 to 1.9 at half time. The third quarter was relatively even but the Raggies finished full of steam in the last quarter to kick 7.3 to 1.3 for an outstanding win. Jonte Bates, Justin Sheedy (three goals) and Jack Mozuras were among the best players, while Scott Sullivan and Luke Rander kicked three goals each. When the sides met in the minor round the Raggies won by 24 points at home in round 15, while the Raggies won by 67 points away in round six.
Athelstone not going on with the job on Saturday and coming away with a win by 22-38 points.
During the minor round the Raggies were clearly the best side with just one loss. But grand finals can throw up unusual and unexpected results. It is hard to see
GRAND FINAL
In the reserves grand final Flinders Park (second at the end of the minor round) and Pembroke Old Scholars (fifth) meet from 12.10 pm at Aldi Arena. The Reds should salute but the Kings will be fired up to chase a possible club double on the day.
BY GORDON ARMSTRONG
Pembroke OS v Athelstone
Aldi Arena, Thebarton
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Nine News Division 4
Dragons on fire on big stage W
estminster Old Scholars continued its rebirth as a successful football club with a sterling effort to outgun Eastern Park in this season’s grand final at Edwardstown Oval last Saturday. The Dragons won 14.14 (98) to 8.7 (55) after leading 4.7 to 3.1 at quarter time, 5.7 to 5.6 at half time and setting up the win in the third quarter to take a handy 10.11 to 5.6 buffer at the last change. Thomas Easton starred with three goals to win the best on ground medal, while Scott Blesing (two goals), Ben Fisher (three goals), Jared Shattock and Daniel Wakelin were strong contributors. Eastern Park had its share of good players with Shaun Gatto, Shawn Mansell, Peter Diedrichsen, Nathan Warren and Ashley Clifton leading the way for the Demons. The premiership capped off another successful period for the Dragons, beginning when it competed in division six in 2013 to progress to a division three berth in 2017. With a sprinkling of former SANFL players to provide experience the Dragons can look forward to a strong showing in the higher grade next year. For Eastern Park it was a disappointing finish to the season. But the side has been
Westminster OS’s 2016 success continues its progression through the grades since 2013. Photo: Jayson Vowles consistent at this level for several seasons without quite taking the next step. It had the ability to kick big scores during the season and with a couple of players to top up should again be a force in division four next season. In the reserves grand final at Aldi Arena, Salisbury saluted in a lowscoring game against Pooraka 2.7 to 2.2.
Sean Poysden, Liam Short and Andrew Redding led the way for the Magpies, while Matthew Travis, Matthew Facey and David Minshaw did their best for the Bulls. Eastern Park’s Shawn Mansell capped off a solid season with 73 goals, while Ben Fisher led the way for Westminster OS with 48 goals. BY GORDON ARMSTRONG
Nine News Division 5
Hounds howling H
ectorville has comfortably claimed the Division 5 premiership.
It had been a tight season at this level throughout the season between the top three sides the Hounds, Lockleys and Blackfriars OS but Smithfield surprised many by making last week’s grand final.
They maintained their foot on the throttle in the second half to gain hold of the trophy with a convincing 69-point victory. The club now returns to Division 4 after being relegated last year and it hopes to develop further on this success back up a level in 2017.
The Panthers were expected to be strong adversaries for the top side at the end of the minor round but they could not measure up to the strengths of Hectorville on the day.
Football Director Steven Radloff declared Division 4 was where the club felt it belonged but for injuries that detracted on last year’s positioning which resulted in demotion.
The Hounds took control early and really asserted their ascendancy in the second quarter to take a 48-point advantage into the half-time break.
Fortunately, it has been a quick turnaround for Hectorville after the challenges faced over the course of this fluctuating season. Last Saturday’s triumph was achieved
through the efforts of Paul Wootton, Jake Mazzone, Julian Leek, Owen Giovine, Josh Denton (five goals) and William Michalanney. It wasn’t the way Smithfield wanted to end its season but coming from fourth and the Hounds having a break before the big clash, it was always going to be difficult. The Panthers perhaps had played their grand final the week before to make the season decider after a strongly fought preliminary final and couldn’t follow it up with another similar performance last week. Quinton Graham, Ben Towell, Adam Varcoe, Daniel Marston and Michael Lane still tried to inspire their side but the team overall could not match their more formidable opponent when it needed to. Like the victors, Smithfield will look for an impact in Division 4 next year, if promoted. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
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Prestige Copy Print Division 6
Hot Cats pounce on Hawks W
oodville South put a deflating 2015 season behind it to claim this season’s division six flag when it beat the previously unbeaten West Croydon at Edwardstown Oval.
during the season. After the year we had in 2015 we lost a few players so now we are going back up (to Division 5) hopefully players will come back. There was a fair bit on the line.’’
The Cats won 10.8 to 8.8 after leading 7.5 to 4.5 at half time and 9.7 to 5.8 at three quarter time. Jake McCulloch, Mark Mueller, Laurence Gosling, Samuel Giatrakos and Thomas Daly (three goals) were among the best players. During the minor round the Cats won 15 games as they aimed to recover from a disappointing 2015 season where they won just one game.
In the reserves grand final it was the Cats again, this time beating West Croydon 10.8 to 2.7.
For West Croydon its best on the big day included Kurtis Phillips (Division 6 Medal), Lee Walsh, Ryan Davies and Steven Cooper. The Hawks had an outstanding season with just the draw against Trinity Old Scholars in the minor round to prevent a totally unblemished season until the grand final. Cats coach Adam Clifford said it was a thrill
Woodville South celebrates its Division 6 premiership success. Photo: Woodville South Football Club Facebook Page for the club to have success this season. “This win meant a lot to the players and club,’’ he said. “We wanted the boys to believe they could win as they (West Croydon) had beaten them three times
Mark Coppola, Sam Skewes, Craig Hains, Jason Beck, Ben Miranda and Bradley Cross (Division 6 Reserves Medal), played strongly for the Cats, while Eddie Wilson, Stan Freeman, Chris Smith, Michael Francis and Dane Bottrell were among the better plays for the Hawks. Brahma Lodge’s Tim Aloisi recorded an outstanding season with 115 goals, while West Croydon’s Luke Woodcock and Woodville South’s Chris Clark were next best with 61 and 54 goals respectively. BY GORDON ARMSTRONG
ALDI Division 7
Tigers grind it out
point victory much to the performances of Anthony Smith, Travis Smith, Alec Maidment, Steven Wellington, Andrew Curyer and Justin Davies.
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It was a great achievement for the club that was practically on its knees only a few years ago but the call to get Schell back proved fruitful and Salisbury West is on the rise again.
alisbury West accomplished its goal of claiming the Division 7 premiership but it was the manner in which it won that few could have predicted.
In fact, kicking 3.6 in the second term was the deciding factor to the contest as both sides struggled in the second half to make any impact on the scoreboard.
Conditions at Alberton Oval last Saturday were not conducive to clean ball use due to strong winds but added that to the extra pressure of a grand final and the contest turned into a real scrap.
Schell described the clash as a “grind” with his side just holding firmer to limit its opponent’s scoring ability.
However, the favourite won as expected albeit with such an amazing score-line. The Tigers celebrated success, 3.11 (29) to 3.3 (21). Prince Alfred OC even kicked the first two goals of the match to get off to a bright start but couldn’t maintain its early ascendancy, especially after half-time. Salisbury West coach Daniel Schell reset his structures and called on a lift from his troops following a goal-less first term which they responded to.
“They started well, kicking the first couple of goals and then we readjusted a little bit and just grinded it out,” Schell said. “They definitely put pressure on around the ball with their heavy press up the ground which is the way they play. “It had a lot to do with the weather (though), the wind was bad and it was hard to hit a target all day. “We just grinded and grinded. I was so proud of their effort.” In the circumstances, it required a team effort but the Tigers achieved a tense eight-
Schell was involved in the club’s last premiership 10 years ago in 2006 and played all his junior football for the Tigers so this success, including an unbeaten season, has given him great personal satisfaction as well. “The year’s just been unbelievable,” he said. “We didn’t expect to be where we are and achieve what we’ve achieved so quickly. It’s been great.” Tim Sanders, Charles Comerford, William Brennan, Alex Butenko, Noah Ramsey and William Hudson persisted for the Reds but couldn’t break down their opposition’s stranglehold.
BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
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Apprentices cannot claim WFA Group 1 $500,000 Prince Of Penzance td (12) J Allen 59 Happy Trails tcdw (11) B Melham 59 Black Heart Bart (8) D Oliver 59 Our Ivanhowe (7) D Moor 59 Jacquinot Bay tcdwh (9) N Hall 59
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Apprentices cannot claim 3yo SW+P Group 2 $200,000 210s1 Defcon d (1) D Dunn 58 4.60 9311 Trenchant twh (8) M Dee (a) 56.5 21.00 253s1 Saracino d (5) D Oliver 56.5 6.50 31s Archives d (10) C Williams 56.5 8.00 031s4 Valliano dh (2) D Lane 56 13.00 12s22 Highland Beat dbhn (4) M Zahra 56 5.50 2425s Dreams Aplenty (12) B El-Issa 56 13.00 1730s Jaws Of Steel (11) C Parnham 56 26.00 414s2 Dam Ready hn (6) L Currie 56 8.00 12253 Wazzenme w (7) L Nolen 56 8.00 1s36 Hardham d (3) C Newitt 56 11.00 110s Samara Dancer (9) D Tourneur 55.5 8.00 SARACINO, Samara Dancer, Highland Beat
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Race 2 4 My cOunTRy
the Sofitel 1.45 1400m
Apprentices cannot claim 4yo & up Listed $120,000 70050 Smokin’ Joey cdw (1) C Parnham 58.5 0s675 Hi World dwh (6) D Dunn 57.5 46s34 Tashbeeh tch (10) M Zahra 57.5 94225 Riziz tdwb (11) D Tourneur 56 s2115 ulmann cdb (8) D Oliver 55 0s90s Honorius d (2) M Dee (a) 54 2102s Rose Of Virginia d (3) B Thompson (a) 54 3s67s Nozomi h (12) B El-Issa 54 22212 Prince Of Brooklyn dwb (5) C Newitt 54 0s561 Just Magical dwn (14) B Allen (a) 54 960s3 Bon Aurum cd (13) C Williams 54 609s1 Wales dw (15) B Melham 54 63412 Marwood dwb (4) D Lane 54 1213s Cool Chap twh (7) D Moor 54 152s5 Grande Rosso dw (9) L Currie 54 uLMANN, Prince Of Brooklyn, Bon Aurum
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Daily Double 8, 9 Treble 7, 8, 9 First Four All Races Double Trio (T2) 7, 8
Extra Double 4, 5 Quadrella 6, 7, 8, 9 Fixed Odds All Races
6 955s3 Entirely Platinum dwh (1) D Dunn 59 15.00 7 018s7 He Or She cdh (6) C Williams 59 13.00 8 6s5s6 Alpine Eagle dh (10) L Currie 59 13.00 9 214s8 Tarzino tdw (4) C Newitt 58.5 8.00 10 12s45 Palentino tcw (5) M Zahra 58.5 6.00 11 089s8 Ayers Rock t (3) L Nolen 58.5 51.00 12 540s2 Rising Romance wh (2) D Lane 57 9.00 13 121s0 Sofia Rosa w (13) Ms D Johnson 56.5 11.00 BLACK HEART BART, Tarzino, Rising Romance
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let’S elope StakeS 4.20 1400m
9
SpRinG iS the SeaSon 4.55 1700m
Apprentices cannot claim 4yo & up mares SW+P Group 2 $200,000 1 1470s Badawiya tcdw (8) C Newitt 59 6.00 2 210s5 Don’t Doubt Mamma cdh (1) D Dunn 58 7.00 3 034s1 Catch A Fire dwn (3) D Lane 58 8.00 4 110s2 Thames Court wn (9) R Maloney 57 9.00 5 123s2 C’est Beau La Vie dw (15) L Nolen 55.5 13.00 6 76350 Jessy Belle cdwn (4) N Hall 55 17.00 7 20s00 All Cerise tdhn (18) D Stackhouse 55 26.00 8 2372s Metaphorical dwhn (11) L Currie 55 16.00 9 838s8 Choose cw (2) B Thompson (a) 55 21.00 10 s8822 My Sister Lil w (12) C Williams 55 13.00 11 1282s Manageress tdwn (7) C Parnham 55 17.00 12 12213 Telopea cdw (19) D Oliver 55 8.00 13 7s577 Miss Softhands c (17) S King 55 31.00 14 32475 Rockolicious dwb (16) M Dee (a) 55 9.00 15 220s6 French Emotion dwhn (6) B Melham 55 8.00 16 24762 Niminypiminy cwh (14) D Tourneur 55 21.00 EMERGENCIES 17 64s26 Cana dh (5) 55 21.00 18 203s9 Egypt dwh (10) C Williams 55 17.00 19 4s912 Champagne Cocktail d (13) 55 21.00 DON’T DOuBT MAMMA, Thames Court, Catch A Fire
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Apprentices cannot claim Open $90,000 15159 Maurus w (2) R Maloney 60 16.00 70s96 Escado wn (6) B Melham 59.5 16.00 17111 Royal Rapture tcwn (5) M Dee (a) 59 4.00 8222s Big Memory wbhn (8) L Currie 58 9.00 1134s Howard Be Thy Name b (13) J Allen 58 9.00 10s0s Shimrano (3) M Zahra 58 26.00 113s0 Tally whn (10) C Williams 58 13.00 733s8 De Little Engine th (16) D Lane 55.5 26.00 1153s Assign wb (12) N Hall 55 13.00 7s8s0 Hans Holbein w (7) Ms K Mallyon 54.5 13.00 421s7 Gabella w (9) R Bayliss (a) 54 21.00 07107 Zanteca w (11) C Parnham 54 31.00 s1s22 Pilote D’essai wbh (15) D Dunn 54 3.00 44s69 Pinstripe Lane h (1) D Moor 54 31.00 71111 Mr Wonderful w (14) B Mertens (a) 54 16.00 4s001 Prima (4) B Thompson (a) 54 21.00 ROyAL RAPTuRE, Howard Be Thy Name, Tally
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track side Rosehill Gardens
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HOLLYWOOD’S
Race 4 2 QuatRonic
SPecialS taB guide daily double 8, 9 treble 7, 8, 9 First Four All Races double trio (t2) 8, 9
extra double 4, 5 Quadrella 6, 7, 8, 9 Fixed odds All Races
tRack/Rail/weatHeR Rail is out 2m for the entire circuit. Track soft (5). Weather fine.
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Apprentices can claim 3yo & up F&m Benchmark 78 $85,000 8s727 Labdien whn (8) J Bowman 60 5.00 13931 Stilettoed Vixen wh (6) T Wolfgram (a1.5) 58 4.60 52152 Love’s A Fantasy wh (5) James P Innes (a3) 57.5 8.00 22711 Trinity River w (4) T Berry 57 8.00 s4124 You Are Golden w (3) K Mc Evoy 57 9.00 186s3 Rosaleisha w (7) J Collett 56.5 8.00 s2532 Longkissgoodnight bh (2) C Reith 56 3.00 s5321 Taste Of Money w (1) Ms R Murray 55 13.00 LAbdien, Longkissgoodnight, You Are Golden
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
ScHwePPeS HandicaP 12.15 1800m
Apprentices can claim 3yo & up Benchmark 78 $85,000 5853s Soviet Courage twh (10) R Hutchings 61.5 21.00 20s96 Rhodin drive w (3) T Angland 59.5 13.00 24112 dubaiinstyle twbh (11) J Moreira 59 3.50 240s5 Salthouse (4) J Mc Donald 59 4.00 6s511 Antonio Giuseppe twh (6) J Bowman 58.5 3.00 75675 Four Carat dh (7) J Collett 58.5 21.00 290s4 Crosley Hotshot dw (9) K Mc Evoy 58 26.00 12752 Lanciato b (8) T Berry 58 7.00 0s963 bring Luck tw (2) P Wells 57.5 17.00 5s007 doc Holliday wh (5) Ms K O’Hara 55.5 26.00 31365 erika cw (1) A Adkins (a2) 54 17.00 LAnCiATO, dubaiinstyle, Salthouse
3 1 2
Pockit Block-it HandicaP 11.40 1500m
#tHeRaceS HandicaP 12.50 1200m
Apprentices can claim 3yo & up Benchmark 85 $85,000 110s1 Sir bacchus cdwhn (5) J Bowman 61.5 3.00 536s5 Moral Victory th (4) Ms C Nutman (a3) 60 9.00 s330s Caped Crusader (3) A Hyeronimus 59.5 5.00 1s11s bullrush dwh (10) T Berry 58.5 4.00 1766s Suspense dw (1) B Shinn 58.5 6.00 079s7 Open book td (6) B Avdulla 58 15.00 39s41 Highly Geared tw (2) K Jennings (a2) 57 13.00 7825s Unequivocal cdw (7) T Clark 56.5 13.00 97s04 Agent d (8) G Schofield 56.5 31.00 13322 Quantrill (9) J Collett 54 15.00 bULLRUSH, Sir bacchus, Caped Crusader
BeSt eacH-way Bet
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taB HigHway HandicaP 1.25 1200m
7
Race 2 8 Lanciato
4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Apprentices can claim 3yo & up Class 3 $60,000 9s558 Ocean Grand cd (6) T Berry 61 114s1 Quatronic d (3) J Bowman 59.5 32s05 Luxury dw (11) B Shinn 57 245s5 Coolcat dancer dw (9) S Guymer 57 210s1 Moss My name tdw (4) J Ford 55.5 s2060 Raised A Legend db (2) A Banks 55.5 s9002 Fifteen Sunflowers w (1) C Reith 55 53s61 diversifier dw (8) Ms C Schmidt (a2) 55 1040s Tiger by The Tale d (14) J Collett 55 7000s Van Halen w (17) B Spriggs 55 42453 Charge Of Light w (13) T Clark 54.5 4615s Fuel w (12) K Mc Evoy 54.5 39616 Atlantic Sentinel dw (7) A Adkins (a2) 54 4s234 Farah (15) B Avdulla 54 7218s Major Sharpe d (16) 54 63s85 Twisted Miller d (5) Ms K O’Hara 54 09s06 elveda Vegas w (10) 54 QUATROniC, Fuel, Atlantic Sentinel
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9.00 5.50 6.00 21.00 4.60 21.00 9.00 26.00 17.00 26.00 9.00 13.00 9.00 9.00 26.00 31.00 51.00
kingSton town StakeS 2.05 2000m
Apprentices cannot claim 3yo & up Quality Group 3 $125,000 63823 Junoob tcdwh (11) J Bowman 59 6.50 1322s Sir John Hawkwood cdw (4) B Spriggs 58.5 4.20 2s615 Allergic tcdwbn (12) J Mc Donald 56.5 3.20 16251 McCreery wh (9) J Moreira 54 5.00 53274 Loophole tcdwhn (1) G Schofield 54 11.00 01048 Song And Laughter wn (6) T Berry 54 13.00 14423 Get On The Grange wn (5) J Collett 54 9.00 98431 Mandalong Kiss cwn (10) A Banks 54 16.00 0s963 bring Luck tw (2) P Wells 54 26.00 01945 Zero To Ten w (7) C Reith 54 31.00 02522 Hurricanes wb (3) A Adkins (a) 54 31.00 65312 Rules Girl (8) James P Innes (a) 54 51.00 MCCReeRY, Loophole, Allergic
6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Race 6 13 omei SwoRd
de BoRtoli golden RoSe 2.40 1400m
Apprentices cannot claim 3yo SW Group 1 $1,000,000 101s1 Astern tw (12) J Mc Donald 56.5 3.50 11s4 el divino w (4) J Bowman 56.5 9.00 105s9 Good Standing (6) G Schofield 56.5 51.00 s13s1 divine Prophet wh (10) T Berry 56.5 4.00 s8306 nikitas h (8) T Angland 56.5 51.00 11213 Thronum wb (13) K Mc Evoy 56.5 26.00 13s3 impending t (2) B Avdulla 56.5 9.00 6s12 derryn (7) T Clark 56.5 8.00 5s125 Mediterranean w (5) B Shinn 56.5 31.00 20634 Oink (11) P Hammersley 56.5 51.00 1 Chamalu (1) J Orman (a) 56.5 51.00 1s21s Yankee Rose tdw (9) Z Purton 54.5 9.00 129s1 Omei Sword th (3) J Moreira 54.5 3.00 7s532 O’reilly Cyrus (14) J Collett 54.5 51.00 OMei SwORd, divine Prophet, Yankee Rose
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Race 5 4 mccReeRy
tHeo MaRkS StakeS 3.20 1300m
SHeRaco StakeS 4.00 1200m
Apprentices cannot claim 3yo & up F&m SW+P Group 3 $125,000 027s1 Pearls dw (12) J Mc Donald 57 6.00 122s4 Heavens Above dwh (3) T Angland 56 11.00 3241s nancy w (2) B Shinn 56 6.50 319s3 Savoureux cdw (5) J Bowman 56 15.00 0331s Serene Majesty d (6) J Parr 56 13.00 3321s Yattarna wn (8) G Schofield 56 15.00 20313 Sold For Song dw (14) J Orman (a) 55.5 6.50 7s1s2 Alucinari n (11) B Avdulla 55 13.00 s550s Fine Mist td (9) B Spriggs 54 31.00 422s2 dixie blossoms b (13) T Clark 54 4.20 5262s denmagic dw (15) T Berry 54 11.00 2111s Ravi cdw (7) K Mc Evoy 54 11.00 64s26 Cana (10) J Ford 54 13.00 1144s Magic Alibi dh (4) C Reith 54 31.00 18015 Magnajoy tw (1) J Collett 54 51.00 ALUCinARi, Heavens Above, Sold For Song
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Apprentices cannot claim 3yo & up Quality Group 2 $200,000 94s23 Rebel dane tcw (1) T Berry 59 7.00 018s4 Messene twh (8) C Reith 58.5 13.00 711s9 Vashka tcw (10) J Mc Donald 58.5 13.00 60011 Tycoon Tara dw (7) B Shinn 56.5 6.00 5217s Counterattack wh (2) J Bowman 55.5 4.20 35123 Oxford Poet tdw (4) J Ford 54.5 15.00 1110s Mackintosh h (6) J Moreira 53 15.00 4124s Old north t (5) B Avdulla 53 11.00 111s1 Southern Legend t (3) T Clark 53 3.20 30s42 Snoopy dwh (9) J Collett 53 9.00 SOUTHeRn LeGend, Mackintosh, Tycoon Tara
8 1 2
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RoSeHill Bowling cluB 4.40 1400m
Apprentices can claim 3yo & up Benchmark 78 $85,000 116s1 Fabrizio dwn (11) K Jennings (a2) 60.5 9.00 26132 Conarchie dw (2) K Mc Evoy 59.5 8.00 1631s Moher tdw (8) A Adkins (a2) 59.5 6.00 4357s invinzabeel wbh (1) J Mc Donald 59 7.00 39s04 Mr entertainer dw (10) James P Innes (a3) 59 9.00 476s3 Orcym Sam dw (12) B Avdulla 59 13.00 12s31 Coolcraft w (7) T Angland 58.5 11.00 3Ps21 More To Gain tdw (14) P Wells 58.5 13.00 11s24 Tower Of Song bn (3) B Shinn 58.5 13.00 3010s diamond Made w (4) G Schofield 58 13.00 4777s balmain boy (6) T Clark 58 21.00 s4211 dinghu Mountain tdwh (5) J Bowman 58 4.00 45414 no bad blood dw (13) J Ford 58 31.00 s2567 Lucky Fish b (9) T Berry 54.5 13.00 FAbRiZiO, Moher, invinzabeel
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HORSE RACING
15 SPORTSBEAT // 8 SEPTEMBER 2016
Originally Vandyke had doubts about the Sires’ Produce Stakes winner first-up in the Golden Rose after several indifferent runs in track work in early August had him believing his top hope had gone amiss. However, vets gave Yankee Rose the all clear and she then put in a gallop last Sunday that Vandyke described as “the best gallop I’ve seen her put in on the track”. He has now declared the filly, who also finished second in last autumn’s Golden Slipper behind Capitalist, would be “hard to hold out” on Saturday. “I think taking her over to the races on Sunday, putting the shades on, and having the big crowd there certainly switched her on and we saw what we’ve been hoping to see all preparation up until now,” Vandyke said. “I was a bit concerned [prior to Sunday], because as we know, two-year-olds often don’t come back into their three-year-old year. “She’s been very lazy and disinterested on the track, so to see her run time, and mind you she did work alone … but she stretched out nicely which certainly gives us added confidence.” While the fillies’ record in the Golden Rose is uninspiring the
two fancies representing the sex this year are of the highest quality. Along with Yankee Rose who has been the best backed in the race, last start Group Two Silver Shadow Stakes winner Omei Sword has been instilled early favourite. Of the boys, the Godophin pair Astern and Impending, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Botttrained El Divino, a half brother to champion Winx, and Team Hawkes’ Divine Prophet appear the main dangers to the two fillies. “If Astern can get the right run in the race he will be very hard to beat but Impending is a horse on an upward spiral, stepping up to 1400m will suit him and he will be finishing off well,” Godolphin trainer John O’Shea said. “The right form race is the Run to the Rose and our two were the best two runs of that race. “We are excited about our chances heading into Saturday. “It will be a good achievement for the team if we can pull it off two years in a row.” Exosphere gave O’Shea his first win last year wearing the royal blue silks. In Melbourne, it is all the rave for in-form trainer Darren Weir and his top six year-old gelding Black Heart Bart in the Group One Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington after winning the first Group One of the season, the Memsie Stakes at Caulfield two weeks ago. BY STEPHEN O’LOUGHLIN
IT’s a joke GOLFER: “Well caddy, do you like my game?” CADDY: “Very good, sir! But personally I prefer golf.” WHY DID THE CAPTAIN LOSE the yacht race? He found himself in a no-wind situation.
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t has taken a few track work gallops but Sydney trainer David Vandyke is finally bullish about his returning filly Yankee Rose’s chances in Saturday’s Group One Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill Gardens.
ONE POINT WARM-UPS 1. Who has been honoured with a new medal struck to recognise the best player in an AFL finals series? 2. Who won Brisbane’s best and fairest? 3. Who won Essendon’s best and fairest? 4. Who won netball’s Quad Series? 5. Who played more games - Chris or Brad Scott?
TWO POINT PONDERS 6. Who won the NRL minor premiership? 7. Who does Sam Allardyce coach? 8. Who will act as Australia’s bowling coach in South Africa? 9. Nick Kyrgios retired from the US Open third round with a sore what? 10. Which Redback has been called up for a potential national debut for the ODI series in South Africa?
THREE POINT PLAYS 11. In an AFLPA players’ survey, 90.3% of respondents said they were in favour of what new fixture next season? 12. Which player had the most possessions in the AFL minor round? 13. Which Crows made the All-Australian team? 14. Who won this year’s Ken Farmer Medal? 15. What nationality is cyclist Peter Sagan?
FOUR POINT BONUS 16. Which current Geelong player holds the AFL record for most games played (12) without ever having tasted defeat? 17. Which current Australian player leads the way in his team for strike rate at 108.35 runs per 100 balls faced? 18. What do Jimmy Toumpas, Anthony Morabito, Hamish Hartlett and Matthew Leuenberger all have in common? 19. Which high profile NRL player will leave Wests Tigers to join the Rabbitohs next season?
FIVE POINT EXTRA 20. Name the five countries in the Socceroos’ group for the final stage of World Cup qualifying?
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 - Gary Ayres. 2 - Dayne Zorko. 3 - Zach Merrett. 4 - Australia. 5 - Chris. TWO-POINTERS: 6 - Melbourne Storm. 7 England’s national soccer team. 8 - Ryan Harris. 9 - Hip. 10 - Joe Mennie. THREE-POINTERS: 11 - A Good Friday match. 12 - Lachie Neale. 13 - Talia, Sloane and Betts. 14 - Brett Eddy. 15 - Slovakian (born in old Czechosloviakia). FOUR-POINTERS: 16 - Josh Cowan. 17 - James Faulkner. 18 - They were all drafted with pick 4. 19 - Robbie Farah. FIVE-POINTER: 20 - UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Thailand and Iraq.
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