Second Semi Final Norwood v Centrals Review

[smac]

I'm with you now. You punch like a girl and presume those things were punches? At least now the username 'quichey' makes sense!

[on the rails]

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I saw that on the TV - didn't look good and was a cheap shot but not surprised from Eagleton who is way over rated given all the hype pre-season about him. Given it is "him" doubt if it would get looked at?

[on the rails]

And did Gowans slap Campbell's knee on the way up? One commetator was not happy and one suggested it was a conciliatory gesture?

As Gowan's went past he punched Campbell's knee while he was writhing in agony. Turned out to be Campbell's good knee.

It was a tap akin to a rub on the head in a "hope you're alright" gesture and to infer otherwise is poor form.

Sorry smac, on TV didn't look like a gesture of goodwill at the time and IMO poor form given that Campbell was in obvious pain however it was instinctive and Gowan's wouldn't have had any idea how badly injured Campbell was so I suppose that is just part of the game? However he may have regretted his action post game and hence the reason the Gowan's led a few Dogs player over to Campbell to wish him well. ame.

[JK]

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I saw that on the TV - didn't look good and was a cheap shot but not surprised from Eagleton who is way over rated given all the hype pre-season about him. Given it is "him" doubt if it would get looked at?

Im not sure there's many left that rate him any more bud

[bulldog2004]

And did Gowans slap Campbell's knee on the way up? One commetator was not happy and one suggested it was a conciliatory gesture?

As Gowan's went past he punched Campbell's knee while he was writhing in agony. Turned out to be Campbell's good knee.

It was a tap akin to a rub on the head in a "hope you're alright" gesture and to infer otherwise is poor form.

Sorry smac, on TV didn't look like a gesture of goodwill at the time and IMO poor form given that Campbell was in obvious pain however it was instinctive and Gowan's wouldn't have had any idea how badly injured Campbell was so I suppose that is just part of the game? However he may have regretted his action post game and hence the reason the Gowan's led a few Dogs player over to Campbell to wish him well. ame.

Quichey. Im sure in the heat of the moment Gowans would not have known Campbell had hurt his knee. So stop your whining. Just worry bout how poorly your team performed.

[doggies4eva]

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I saw that on the TV - didn't look good and was a cheap shot but not surprised from Eagleton who is way over rated given all the hype pre-season about him. Given it is "him" doubt if it would get looked at?

Im not sure there's many left that rate him any more bud

Mate, opposition coaches rate him enough to tag him. If he is allowed time and space he can still cut an opposition up.

[JK]

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I saw that on the TV - didn't look good and was a cheap shot but not surprised from Eagleton who is way over rated given all the hype pre-season about him. Given it is "him" doubt if it would get looked at?

Im not sure there's many left that rate him any more bud

Mate, opposition coaches rate him enough to tag him. If he is allowed time and space he can still cut an opposition up.

Mate, that remains to be seen to be honest .. He's not difficult to tag either because he doesn't work hard enough to break it. He should go and watch some Jimmy Allan video's to see what work-rate means.

[bulldog2004]

Sutherland looked straight at the the Norwood player (McGuinness?) and jumped into his back - in the past there would have been no problem but today is a different game - I'm guessing he'll get one game or enough points that can be reduced with a plea so he'll be available.

The player was Zorzi.

[Q.]

I'm with you now. You punch like a girl and presume those things were punches? At least now the username 'quichey' makes sense!

Got it in one smaccer. I've got twigs for arms and marshmallows for fists

[Q.]

Quichey. Im sure in the heat of the moment Gowans would not have known Campbell had hurt his knee. So stop your whining. Just worry bout how poorly your team performed.

Done plenty of that. I also cursed a lot and hurt my hands punching the fluffy pillows on my couch.

[Q.]

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I saw that on the TV - didn't look good and was a cheap shot but not surprised from Eagleton who is way over rated given all the hype pre-season about him. Given it is "him" doubt if it would get looked at?

I would like to see him earn a hard-ball get before acting the tough guy.

[The Apostle]

There once was a numpty named Pumpa...
Who didn't go for the ball but for the jumper...
And that's all it took...
For the umpie to blow the whistle and pull out the book...
And say: "Watch out Centrals boys, we're out to get ya!"

[FlyingHigh]

Only the third game of the year I've been to and I didn't see anything I didn't already know. Callinan is a class above, Thomas is genuine quality regardless of what role he plays (and to the Norwood supporter in the Members during the last quarter claiming Thomas was the worst captain in SANFL history, you just made yourself look like a tool), and that Central will once again do it easy.

Hayes' report was a little jab to the guts of Pfeiffer during the second quarter. Pfeiffer went down, hoping I think a field umpire saw it, once no free kick was paid he was up and moving again. Could've been a free kick but no report in it.

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I couldn't believe when I heard Gallagher had 28 disposals after the game, didn't notice him at all. Thought Suckling, Georgiou, McGuinness (even though a couple of his turnovers were terrible) and Pfeiffer were Norwood's best.

Good to see smac make a new mate as well....

Good to see smac make a new mate as well....

Great fella, wasn't he? Spent some time in the cooler at the end of the match apparently.

Dogs choked the crap out of the game until Norwood had been talked out of wanting it anymore. Another regulation finals win. I love my club.

Where you blokes sitting to the bsy just left of the Norwood race? If so, that bald-headed bloke was a total knob, and was the one teaboy was refferring to earlier. Just no call for the extent to which he acted yesterday. Almost thought he mst have been juiced up on something
But then Pag, a couple other Norwood supporters weren't afr off the money saying tit's your first game for the year

[Jim05]

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I saw that on the TV - didn't look good and was a cheap shot but not surprised from Eagleton who is way over rated given all the hype pre-season about him. Given it is "him" doubt if it would get looked at?

I would like to see him earn a hard-ball get before acting the tough guy.

He has nothing to prove. I think playing at the top level for the last 10 years whilst all these other jokers are running around in a second rate comp. Wish people would get off hos back, he knows he is nearing the end of career so good on him fot getting out there and having a crack.

[JK]

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I saw that on the TV - didn't look good and was a cheap shot but not surprised from Eagleton who is way over rated given all the hype pre-season about him. Given it is "him" doubt if it would get looked at?

I would like to see him earn a hard-ball get before acting the tough guy.

He has nothing to prove. I think playing at the top level for the last 10 years whilst all these other jokers are running around in a second rate comp. Wish people would get off hos back, he knows he is nearing the end of career so good on him fot getting out there and having a crack.

Sorry mate, can't agree with that .. Either play and give it everything, or don't play at all - Nothing in between is acceptable IMHO.

[FlyingHigh]

On the game, wasn't overly taken by the way Centrals played. Norwood made many ball-handling errors across half-back and the wing at crucial times when they had a bit of momentum. Centrals just did things right.
Kind of reminds me of the 2006 second semi, both the game and reaction of supporters.

Norwood need to find something slightly different to beat Centrals. Centrals pace in the backlines yesterday was impressive. Brady Dawe seems to have lost form, and don't think they can play both Rowe and Dawe in their current form.
Still believe the premiership is wide open, especially if Havelburg doesn't come up and Sutherland is suspended. It so, luck may be running the Eagles way, as our side was better balanced yesterday, although not as good opposition.

Also, can't believe Norwood supporters agree with that deliberate out-of-bounds. That was one of the worst decisions I have seen compared to so much that goes unpaid IMO.

[Grahaml]

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I saw that on the TV - didn't look good and was a cheap shot but not surprised from Eagleton who is way over rated given all the hype pre-season about him. Given it is "him" doubt if it would get looked at?

I would like to see him earn a hard-ball get before acting the tough guy.

He has nothing to prove. I think playing at the top level for the last 10 years whilst all these other jokers are running around in a second rate comp. Wish people would get off hos back, he knows he is nearing the end of career so good on him fot getting out there and having a crack.

Nonsense. He has to prove himself worthy of being selected by the coach. You can't carry guys who can't do what you need them to do and expect to win. Either Eagleton makes a contribution or he doesn't get picked. Until then it's a position the opposition will win, and based on games against the dogs, win easily.

[Grahaml]

On the game, wasn't overly taken by the way Centrals played. Norwood made many ball-handling errors across half-back and the wing at crucial times when they had a bit of momentum. Centrals just did things right.
Kind of reminds me of the 2006 second semi, both the game and reaction of supporters.

Norwood need to find something slightly different to beat Centrals. Centrals pace in the backlines yesterday was impressive. Brady Dawe seems to have lost form, and don't think they can play both Rowe and Dawe in their current form.
Still believe the premiership is wide open, especially if Havelburg doesn't come up and Sutherland is suspended. It so, luck may be running the Eagles way, as our side was better balanced yesterday, although not as good opposition.

Also, can't believe Norwood supporters agree with that deliberate out-of-bounds. That was one of the worst decisions I have seen compared to so much that goes unpaid IMO.

Really? Centrals totally dominated that game in the first half, one of the best first halves of finals footy we've played in recent years and the game was iced before the teams ran out for the second half. Yesterday the game was alive into the early stages of the last quarter and we left plenty of chances out there. I think you probably don't remember the 2006 second semi too well.

[Pag]

Only the third game of the year I've been to and I didn't see anything I didn't already know. Callinan is a class above, Thomas is genuine quality regardless of what role he plays (and to the Norwood supporter in the Members during the last quarter claiming Thomas was the worst captain in SANFL history, you just made yourself look like a tool), and that Central will once again do it easy.

Hayes' report was a little jab to the guts of Pfeiffer during the second quarter. Pfeiffer went down, hoping I think a field umpire saw it, once no free kick was paid he was up and moving again. Could've been a free kick but no report in it.

Eagleton's little shot on the members wing to Schiller's head in a pack was also there, should've been a free kick but Goodrem was the only one that saw it, and obviously did something about it. The free kick went Norwood's way, a case of the retaliator being punished.

I couldn't believe when I heard Gallagher had 28 disposals after the game, didn't notice him at all. Thought Suckling, Georgiou, McGuinness (even though a couple of his turnovers were terrible) and Pfeiffer were Norwood's best.

Good to see smac make a new mate as well....

Good to see smac make a new mate as well....

Great fella, wasn't he? Spent some time in the cooler at the end of the match apparently.

Dogs choked the crap out of the game until Norwood had been talked out of wanting it anymorAnother regulation finals win. I love my club.

Where you blokes sitting to the bsy just left of the Norwood race? If so, that bald-headed bloke was a total knob, and was the one teaboy was refferring to earlier. Just no call for the extent to which he acted yesterday. Almost thought he mst have been juiced up on something
But then Pag, a couple other Norwood supporters weren't afr off the money saying tit's your first game for the year

Yeah that was him. Was almost going to hit his mate for holding him back. Think he was fond of smac.

I'm like a lot of SANFL supporters that can only go when my own amateur footy commitments don't clash. I saw the game at the Bay where Centrals won by 11 goals with 17 blokes and the game against Norwood in Round 22, and then yesterday. Three wins that were of alright quality. One of my best mates plays in the league side so I try to watch when I can, as he does for us at amateur level.

[Q.]

He has nothing to prove. I think playing at the top level for the last 10 years whilst all these other jokers are running around in a second rate comp. Wish people would get off hos back, he knows he is nearing the end of career so good on him fot getting out there and having a crack.

Sorry mate, can't agree with that .. Either play and give it everything, or don't play at all - Nothing in between is acceptable IMHO.

As you pointed out, his workrate is way down (fitness, injury, mental???) and I would rather see someone in the team that can get to 30 contests throughout the day rather than someone who can only get to 15 contests.