Game #900, Round 6, 30/4/2005
Centrals 10.14(74) def. by North 14.8(92)

Those annoying upstarts 30 km's south of the Northern Heartland have managed their first win over Centrals in 8 years, and their first win at NAP in 13 years. The team we've loved to ridicule for over a decade has finally wiped the smiles off our faces. A black day in CDFC history.

The Cocks enjoyed an early 3 goal lead but the Dogs soon took control and dominated play, finally hitting the front by 3-quarter time. But attrocious kicking for goal, numerous other wasted opportunities and some ridiculous errors let the Roosters take the points. A very disappointing result which can't be blamed solely on the 4 day break (from Monday's ANZAC Day slaughter) and our injury list. I think the lads are actually lacking some form!

The Roosters' middle-aged, drunken cheer mob hid themselves out on the eastern wing so as not to offend their more civilised hosts. Very thoughtful. But their alleged reputation for chanting remained just that. The first time I heard them was at the 27 minute mark of the last quarter. But I did hear them sing briefly - after the final siren.

So what can Roosters fans take from this historic victory over their superior neighbours? Absolutely nothing. Their team is "middle-of-the-road" and they'll be lucky to make the finals.

A little rumour on Chris Gowans - he could have played today but was rested.

No photos this week - the game was not worthy.