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Glenelg gives Buldogs' dose of own medicine
Posted May 5, 2008 - 19:08 PM
In a hard-fought battle at Glenelg Oval, the Tigers gave Central District a dose of their own medicine to claim a three-point victory.
Glenelg tackled hard and locked up play in their forward 50 in much the same way the Bulldogs are renowned for. However, the Tigers failed to take full grasp of their opportunities and could have closed the game much earlier, kicking six points in the final 10 minutes of the game.
With three key players sidelined – captain Paul Thomas, Ian Callinan and Chris Gowans – Central District seemed to have lost their zing in the midfield. Luke McCabe, playing his first league game since retiring in 2006, took up the void to be one of the hardest workers for the Bulldogs, along with Scott Dutschke and Chad O’Sullivan.
Tiger ruckman Trevor Cranston continued to set a high benchmark for hit-outs with 30 himself compared to Central’s total team tally of 22. This, teamed with the ferocity offered by all-rounder Brett Backwell and gutsy rover Adam Fisher, proved to be nearly unstoppable in the centre square.
Enigmatic Glenelg forward Justin McConnell excited the crowd with his spectacular marking and five goals. Daniel Schell returned to the goal front to kick four goals for the Bulldogs.
Following wins over Sturt and now Central District, the Tigers have arguably replaced the two powerhouses as the frontrunner of the SANFL at present. Glenelg jumped to second on the ladder with the 13.15 (93) to 13.12 (90) win.
Stephen O’Loughlin
