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Critics down pens over Central District

Central District showed there is still fight in the old dog with a convincing 45-point victory over league leaders Glenelg at Elizabeth Oval on Saturday night.

Critics quick to pen the demise of the SANFL powerhouse of the last eight years were made to consider otherwise from a Bulldogs side, which attacked their opposition from the outset.

Central displayed their trademark pressure and hard-working qualities that have not been consistent this season, but by the look of things are ready to implement in another finals assault.

Onballer Chad O’Sullivan continued his impressive form while Ryan Williams, Paul Thomas and Ian Callinan were busy throughout to lead the way in the 15.9 (99) to 8.6 (54) triumph.

Power-listed Matthew Westhoff – promoted back to the league side – rewarded selectors with a strong influence to finish with five goals, while the Bulldogs’ defence was outstanding, led by full back Yves Sibenaler.

On the other hand, the Tigers were put under constant strain from the tackling and harassing of their opponents.

Too often they broke down going into attack and it was not until Luke Panozzo was moved from defence to up forward that Glenelg found a dangerous weapon. Ty Allen, Adam Fisher and Ben Kane were tireless.

The 25-point half-time lead to Central District failed to reflect their dominance and the margin was quickly reduced to three goals after the break, but that was close as the Tigers got.

It was just Glenelg’s third loss of the season and also resulted in them dropping to second on the SANFL ladder.

Stephen O’Loughlin/The Sunday Mail