Central's Best & Fairest

[Big Phil]

Heading out to the club tonight for the Doggies B&F, will post results later tonight when I get home...

At this stage, my top 3* is...

1. Chad O'Sullivan
2. Scott Dutschke
3. Paul Thomas / James Gowans (tie)

[Big Phil]

Just got home after a great night at the B&F Presentations. Here is the FULL list of all winners tonight...


RESERVES:

Incentive Award - Mitch Frail

Coaches Award - Nick White

3rd Best & Fairest - Luke Habel (51 votes)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Ben Nason (59 votes)

Best & Fairest Winner - David Allocca (64 votes)




LEAGUE:

Leading Goal Kicker - Eddie Sansbury (35 goals)

League Incentive Award - Thomas Dunne

Most Consistant Player Award - Yves Sibenaler

League Development Award - Lee Spurr

Most Magarey Medal Votes - Chad O'Sullivan (15 votes)

Coaches Award - Jason Mackenzie

Daniel Hum Memorial: Most Couragous Player Award - Scott Dutschke

Jack Oatey Medal Presentation - Trent Goodrem




SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

Matthew Slade - retirement - Matthew was acknowledged by club President Tom Zorich (and any other player that was on stage for an acceptance speech throughout the night) for his wonderful career and was presented with a nice new set of golf clubs.

Testimonial DVD - Matthew's wife and family put together a 15 minuted DVD package showing Matthew as a youngster, in his playing days, young and old and out socially. It was done wonderfully well and included testimonials from Josh Francou, Daniel Healy and John Platten.

James Gowans: 200 games - James was acknowledged by the club for playing his 200th game in the 1st Semi Final against Sturt at AAMI. He was presented with a framed print of when he was being chaired off after the game as well as the game ball boxed up and signed by his team mates.

James was quite funny in his speach (as most of the boys were because they were all 'ticking' along nicely). He thanked his Mum and Dad, Peter and Allison, for making the trip over from Anglesea and, according to him (and James later on in the night) told them both he loved them for the first time in his life !!

Poms to Premiers - In addressing the celebration of the club's 50th year anniversary, President Tom Zorich acknowledged the wonderful publication "Poms to Premiers" and thanked co-authors Robert Laidlaw and Robin Mulholland for their amazing contribution to the book. They were each presented with a wonderful block-mounted and framed 50 Year Anniversary gurnsey.



LEAGUE BEST & FAIREST:

6th Best & Fairest - Chris Gowans (163 votes)

5th Best & Fairest - Ian Callinan (166 votes)

4th Best & Fairest - Chad O'Sullivan (194 votes)

3rd Best & Fairest - James Gowans (216 votes)

Runner Up Best & Fairest - Scott Dutschke (219 votes)

Norm Russell Medallist: Best & Fairest Winner - Paul Thomas (253 votes)



Congratulations to Paul Thomas - the 2009 Norm Russell Medallist, Central Districts Best & Fairest Winner

[G]

I must admit I was always surprised that Paul Thomas didnt play more games for a fairly ordinary Essendon side in his AFL sojourn.
- Did he just not get on with Sheedy or was Dementia already in its early stages and creeping into the Bombers game plan back then

Also just how good a servants have the twins been, both finishing in the top 6 in their 10th season at the Dogs when a lot of people think they are on borrowed time.
- Big Phil they are the types who deserve to be called club GREATS

[Mark_Beswick]

I must have a data entry error - I had sansbury and o'sullivan both with 35 goals

[Big Phil]

I must have a data entry error - I had sansbury and o'sullivan both with 35 goals

I'm pretty sure Sansbury's 4th goal in the Grand Final pipped Sully by 1, with him finishing with 34 majors for the year.

Check out the link to Spelly's little data base of ALL goal kickers for the season, Eddie finished with 35.18 whiel Chad had 34.17 for the year.

http://www.safooty.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=21836

[Mark_Beswick]

My Goal Stats CDFC 2009 - O'Sullivan has a goal that needs to be credited to someone else OR the CDFC annual report is one out - My money is on me being wrong during the betting theme of Melb. Cup week

Ps - My first attempt at an image capture so these comments above will be out of context if the image does not paste with this here text

[magpie in the 80's]

CHAD O'SULLIVAN

Season Statistics

M ↓ Last ↓ Gls ↓ HS ↓ HSDate ↓ HSVenue ↓ HSOpp ↓ GlsAv ↓ GLR ↓ NBest ↓
22 04/10/2009 34 4 04/04/2009 Prospect Oval North Adelaide 2 1 12

Game Log
Date/Time Played For Opposition Gls B
Sat 4/Apr Central District North Adelaide 4 3
Sat 18/Apr Central District South Adelaide 2 -
Sat 25/Apr Central District Glenelg 3 1
Sat 2/May Central District Norwood 3 -
Sat 9/May Central District West Adelaide 2 -
Sat 16/May Central District Port Adelaide Magpies - -
Sat 30/May Central District Eagles 3 2
Mon 8/Jun Central District Sturt - 3
Sat 20/Jun Central District North Adelaide 4 2
Sun 28/Jun Central District South Adelaide 1 3
Sat 4/Jul Central District Norwood 2 3
Sat 11/Jul Central District West Adelaide - -
Sat 18/Jul Central District Eagles - -
Sat 25/Jul Central District Glenelg 2 3
Sat 1/Aug Central District Port Adelaide Magpies 1 4
Sat 15/Aug Central District North Adelaide 1 6
Sat 22/Aug Central District South Adelaide 3 -
Sat 29/Aug Central District Sturt 1 -
Sat 5/Sep Central District Norwood 1 1
Sun 13/Sep Central District Sturt - -
Sun 20/Sep Central District Glenelg - 4
Sun 4/Oct Central District Sturt 1 -

[85 WAS A GOOD YEAR]

According to the SANFL Website - Chad O'Sullivan – 36 Goals, Eddie Sansbury 35 Goals ?

http://www.sanfl.com.au/league_09/results/

Just click on the specific player you want and it will bring up the full listing of 2009 season goals

[Mark_Beswick]

Cheers Guys
I have found the Goal Difference towards the end of the year v Sturt > I shall investigate further (The SANFL source) is Ok but it has errors. For WWT, they had 20 players and then 22 listed in two separate rds this year. Also, they were a goal short for Glenelg towards one of the latter rounds - This was emailed to me by the GFC statistician.

Good to see discrepancies discussed. Hopefully, we will all get the same result soon.

[Mark_Beswick]

According to the SANFL stats for RD 22 v Sturt - I should have Had Callinan with 4 goals (Not 3) and O'Sullivan 1 Goal (Not 2).

It does look as though it was me who stuffed up after-all. Thanks everyone for your input!

[Big Phil]

I must admit I was always surprised that Paul Thomas didnt play more games for a fairly ordinary Essendon side in his AFL sojourn.
- Did he just not get on with Sheedy or was Dementia already in its early stages and creeping into the Bombers game plan back then

Also just how good a servants have the twins been, both finishing in the top 6 in their 10th season at the Dogs when a lot of people think they are on borrowed time.
- Big Phil they are the types who deserve to be called club GREATS

Thomo didn't play more games for the Bombers in the AFL because Kevin Sheedy didn't rate him...

As for the Gowan's twins G, of course their records speak for themselves, but they both continue to play good football and are therfore recognised accordingly.

[sjt]

Congrats to Thommo on winning the Norm Russell again, and Scotty Dutschke runner up.

Also well done to James finishing 3rd only 3 votes behind Scotty and Chris coming in at 6th.
"Cutterman" your quote below again shows how far off the mark you were. One year you'll be right.

Re: RD10 Sturt v Centrals MATCH REVIEW

"Every dog has it's day and I think the Gowans' day is up. Only the umpires can help them now."

Not bad in a premiership side.

[sjt]

Sorry Big Phil, just noticed your thread on this topic.

[Big Phil]

That's alright mate, I'll just ask one of the moderators to merge the 2 threads...

[Big Phil]

http://news-review-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/thomas-is-centrals-top-dog/

Thomas is Central’s top dog



LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Paul Thomas during Central's Grand Final win.

CENTRAL District skipper Paul Thomas has capped off a superb season by taking out the Bulldogs’ best and fairest award.

The 27-year-old polled 253 votes at last Saturday’s Norm Russell Medal count to win from fellow midfielders Scott Dutschke (219) and James Gowans (216).

It is the second time Thomas has won the award, adding to his victory in 2004.

``Both times have been in a premiership year which makes it even more exciting,’’ he said.

``It takes tough, consistent footy to win our best and fairest so for all the guys who finish in the top five or six it’s a real honour.’’

In contrast to his previous win, which came in the same year the courageous leader won the Magarey Medal, Thomas only polled three votes in this year’s Magarey.

He secured his win in Central’s count with a strong finish to the season, including a superb performance in the Dogs’ 38-point win over Sturt in the Grand Final.

``I had a job to do early on one of their main players (Jade Sheedy) and I managed to keep him quiet in the first quarter while getting seven touches myself.

``That set me up for a good game. I don’t think I’ve had a Grand Final where I haven’t been happy with my game yet which has been good.’’

Thomas’ victory was all the more remarkable because he missed four games with a broken finger midway through the season.

He played 19 games in total, tallying 399 possessions at an average of 21 per game. Only Chad O’Sullivan averaged more. Co-captain since 2007, Thomas is expected to step in to the role solely next season following Matthew Slade’s retirement.

``I guess it makes sense. But if the club wanted to keep co-captains and pair me with someone like Jason MacKenzie I would be more than happy to do that,’’ Thomas said.

``I think I’m ready (to lead the side on his own). I’ve matured a lot this year and have started thinking about the game more as a whole.’’

[whufc]

Why would Josh Francou do a testimony about Matt Slade, did he even know who he was before the night.

[Big Phil]

Why would Josh Francou do a testimony about Matt Slade, did he even know who he was before the night.

Of course he would know who Sladey is but I must admit I was a bit suprised to see him on the screen on the night. Perhaps they are mates off the field or the Slade family know him ?