Jack Toft
Years ago
R18 CABL Action
It's the last minor round of CABL. For some players and coaches it will be season end, and for some it will be over and out, some by choice, some not.
West v Norwood @ Port Adelaide
Women: Hard to see the Flames drop this one, but West will be looking for a major upset and hope results fall their way to sneak into the 5...
Men: GOTR. Norwood still up for the Minor Premiership, but must win and hope the Mavs skin the Warriors alive. West have enjoyed a guest appearance by DJ and I’m not too sure if he is playing, or has headed off, but West could tumble to 4th even with a win if the Lions prevail. My kiss of death goes to Norwood. They should win this one to firm up their confidence and show they are a formidable team, or else be tagged as easybeats under pressure by other teams come the major round.
South v Centrals @ Marion Tin Shed
Women: Panthers by 51 last time and it shouldn’t be as much this time but KB will be focussing on the Sixers come Sunday morning.
Men: Pressure on the Lions to get the win and secure a second chance finals spot in the battle of the Big Cats. South could Boal them over, but Lions faithful have already spent their ciggie money screen printing "Miller Time" t-shirts. A loss for the Lions would see them hexiled to 4th spot.
Sturt v Southern @ Pasadena
Women: All the pressure on Sturt not to drop this one and snatch that home final off of the Wockets. Unless the Sabres stay home to watch the Commonwealth Games, I think it’s pretty safe to start to hang the balloons in the rafters for a home final.
Men: Not the fairy tale season for Sturt’s “iron man” punters had hoped for, but they have one last shot at redemption against the Tigers on home court. Nothing ever goes to plan, just ask Clovelly Park residents.
Warriors v Mavs @ St Clair
Women: Mavs will be dangerous. Warriors out of the 5, but a win here should give them season bragging rights over their black and red neighbours. In fact they have the split over them, so should jump them in the final table unless the Mavs clock in for one last hurrah.
Men: With finals locked in, the Warriors will be doing enough to secure the win early on and then clear the bench to allow their stars the luxury of a rest. Expect a few U18’s to play some minutes as Woodville wrap their stars in cotton wool.
Eagles v Rockets @ Wayville
Women: GOTR. Looks like the top 4 spots are pretty much set in Adelaide Brighton, and 5th spot should be Forestville’s. For Forestville to tumble out of the 5, they need to lose and West need to smash the Flames like guitars by about 50 points - when was the last time the Lady Flames were smashed like guitars?
Men: You would expect Eagles to tame the Rockets, but this dead rubber is very much a danger game for our apple munching feathered friends. North would be disappointed with their season and with this their last chance to show form and break their 9 loss streak.