Both clubs are hungry for a win as their form over the past month has been dismal.

The football public are still shocked that the club which has dominated Whyalla football, winning nine flags in ten years, are still winless and will now miss out on playing finals football for the first time in at least twelve years.

The decline of Centrals should surprise no one.

Sooner or later their rein had to come to an end but the extent of that decline has surprised most.

The football Gods have not been kind to new coach Darryl Byles, adding to his woes is the loss of quality players and injuries to present key position players.

In amongst all this doom and gloom the Roosters are one of the few clubs to seriously challenge the undefeated West Whyalla not just once but twice, can someone please explain?

Weeroona Bay coach Harry Marks is in a similar position, after a good start to the season, winning two games.

The Tigers form has deteriorated to the extent they are now being belted by all the other clubs except Central.

The reality is a win this week and they can still make the finals.

A loss for Central and they will need a minor miracle to avoid the wooden spoon.

This is an important game for both clubs and traditionally Weeroona Bay and Centrals put on a keen contest.

I expect no different this week in what is the hardest game in Whyalla football this week to pick.

One point is very clear, whilst both clubs are not world-beaters their playing list does suggest they should not be in this position after only nine rounds of Whyalla footbal, and, for that, the players must take responsibility.

Coaching can be a lonely, isolated job at times. All I know is about 4.30pm Saturday at Bennett Oval one coach will need a hug.