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Round 6 2008
Round 7, 10/5/08 v North Adelaide (H)
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ROUND 4, 1986details
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The Tigers welcome back James Sellar for the rivalry round game against North Adelaide. Glenelg is gunning for their fifth victory and their fourth against last year's finalists. The rivaly between the two sides dates back to 1973 and the mid 1980's. Three out of four grand final successes were against North Adelaide. In 1973 the Tigers were victorious by 7 points in the greatest SANFL grand final of all time. The game is remembered for Graham Cornes's last minute mark and goal that secured victory. It was twleve long years before the Tigers tasted premiership success again with back-to-back victories against North Adelaide in 1985 and 1986. In 1985 led by Peter Carey, Stephen Kernahan and Chris McDermott the Tigers reversed a 29 point second quarter deficit into a 57 point victory. In 1986 an inspired performance by Peter Carey and Tony Hall secured a 48 point victory against the odds. The Roosters gained some consolation in 1987 with a thumping triumphant by 82 points. Graham Cornes and Peter Carey were involved in all four grand finals. Peter Carey as a player and Graham Cornes as a player in 1973 and as coach in 1985,86 and 87. Previous Meeting
ROUND 6 PLAYER OF THE WEEK (7/5/08)
ROUND 6 v CENTRAL DISTRICT (4/5/08) The Tigers defeated the reigning premier in a titanic struggle at Brighton Road. Justin McConnell exploded in the second quarter with three goals in six minutes to break the game wide open. However, the Dogs were not to be denied and fought their way back into the game after half-time. Trailing by 3 points at the last change Todd Grima stood tall in the last quarter with strong marking and two goals. Glenelg dominated the final quarter outscoring the Bulldogs 11 shots to 5 but failed to dismissed the opposition until the firen siren. McConnell and Grima kicked 5 and 4 goals respectively. details 
Todd Grima flies high to take the mark of the day ROUND 6 PREVIEW v CENTRAL DISTRICT (2/5/08) The Tigers were forced into one change with James Sellar being selected for his debut game with the Adelaide Crows. Previous Meeting
ROUND 5 PLAYER OF THE WEEK (2/5/08)
ROUND 5 v STURT (26/4/08) The Tigers celebrated milestone games for captain Ben Mules and Matthew Bode with a hard fought victory against the Double Blues. Glenelg led from the beginning and responded to every challenge dished out by Sturt. The win continues their recent dominance over Sturt with their fourth consecutive victory. details 
Celebrations after a Justin McConnell goal in the 3rd quarter ROUND 5 PREVIEW v STURT (25/4/08) The Tigers take on the early premiership favourite at Unley on Saturday. The side is unchanged for the rematch of last last year's elimination final. Previous Meeting
Ben Mules 100 games Matthew Bode 50 games ROUND 4 PLAYER OF THE WEEK (22/4/08)
ROUND 4 v WEST ADELAIDE (20/4/08) After a tight first half the Tigers brushed aside the Bloods to record an emphatic 54 point victory. Glenelg dominated the second half outscoring West Adelaide 12 goals (26 scoring shots) to 2 (9 scoring shots). 10 of 17 goals were scored by the 'big four' - Duldig (3), |
