south v wwt trial game 27/2/10

[on the rails]

i was down at south training this evening, and they really do look the goods. contenders for the top 3

i remember seeing them train last season and it left a lot to be desired, big changes in attitude

Top 3??? FFS every team looks good on the track this time of the year!

[mighty_tiger_79]

top 3 absolutely, i saw them this time last year and they were a rabble.

the attitude is completely different, most of the lads have been excited by pre-season training and its shown

if they dont win anymore then 13 games this year then i will be absolutely shell-shocked

[wycbloods]

top 3 absolutely, i saw them this time last year and they were a rabble.

the attitude is completely different, most of the lads have been excited by pre-season training and its shown

if they dont win anymore then 13 games this year then i will be absolutely shell-shocked

I think you may well be shell shocked in August/September MT79.

[Bunton]

top 3 absolutely, i saw them this time last year and they were a rabble.

the attitude is completely different, most of the lads have been excited by pre-season training and its shown

if they dont win anymore then 13 games this year then i will be absolutely shell-shocked

Love your enthusiasm MT, even if you don't support us. Agree that this time last year they were a rabble. I can't believe that unit even won two games in 09! Also seeing an unprecedented change currently taking place, and I think Ron's statements about expectations are well-worded. He relises South are coming from a long way back, but refuses to set any limitations on what may be possible. If I was a betting man I'd be predicting 6-9 wins, BUT, I hope i'm wrong and you're right!!

[Wedgie]

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh!

[MST]

i was down at south training this evening, and they really do look the goods. contenders for the top 3

i remember seeing them train last season and it left a lot to be desired, big changes in attitude

There are a few deluded folk on this site at the minute, and it seems to be catching..........

[mighty_tiger_79]

i was down at south training this evening, and they really do look the goods. contenders for the top 3

i remember seeing them train last season and it left a lot to be desired, big changes in attitude

There are a few deluded folk on this site at the minute, and it seems to be catching..........

even a few deluded players that have left clubs

[Big Phil]

A piece from the Messenger in regards to the trial game tomorrow

http://southern-times-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/fuller-to-face-familiar-foe/

Fuller to face familiar foe


Ron Fuller watches over training at his new club

NEW South coach Ron Fuller expects to feel a bit of emotion this Saturday when he sees the side he coached to four grand finals and a premiership run on to Hickinbotham Oval to play against his Panthers.

The February 27 trial will be Fuller’s first match as South coach and ironically the Eagles, whom he coached for nine seasons before resigning at the end of last season, will be his opponent.

``I haven’t given it any thought to be honest,’’ Fuller said.

``But I’m sure on the day when I see a lot of guys who I coached run out for the Eagles I’ll feel a bit of emotion.

``It’s good it’s happening early, so I can get it out of the way and move forward with what I’m doing at South.’’

Ironically, the Eagles will wear a new predominantly gold strip for the first time in Saturday’s match, a move Fuller pushed for when he was at the club.

``I think I’ll be a proud to see them in the mainly gold colours,’’ Fuller said.

``It was something I pushed for when I was at the club, to give the side a point of difference to every other team.

``So I think it’s terrific that it has happened.’’

The match will give Fuller the chance to see what he hopes will be a new era at South.

The Panthers have recruited AFL experienced Guy O’Keefe, who spent time on the Western Bulldogs list, and former Essendon rookie Kade Klemke.

Both are expected to play on Saturday.

Sam Livingston (Murray Bushrangers) and Taylor Whitford (North Launceston) will also suit up in Panther colours for the first time but Fuller says he is also excited to see how a number of 2009 players fare after getting big preseasons under their belts.

``Michael Handby and Ben Warren are as fit as they have been for a long time and blokes like Jake Veide, Jacob Crate and Nick Murphy have all had big preseasons,’’ Fuller said.

``I’m realistic and know that it will take time to turn things around but I don’t want to put any boundaries on how many games we can win this year.

``You have to aim to win every match you play and I’m excited about some of what I’ve seen since I’ve been down here.’’

Panthers v Woodville-West Torrens, Saturday, February 27, at Hickinbotham Oval. Reserves start 11am, League 1.30pm.

[MST]

i was down at south training this evening, and they really do look the goods. contenders for the top 3

i remember seeing them train last season and it left a lot to be desired, big changes in attitude

There are a few deluded folk on this site at the minute, and it seems to be catching..........

even a few deluded players that have left clubs

You mean disillusioned mt79, and the club you are alluding to would be your own, no?

[Wedgie]

Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooosh!

[Mickyj]

Early stages yet but I reckon the Panthers will suprise a few this year.....they will catch a few teams off guard.

Was thinking the same thing with the Eagles this year only time will tell .

[Mickyj]

McKernan is an out for South been named as in for the Crows at Alice Springs .

[Mickyj]

Eagles team

Seniors - Eagles vs South Adelaide

Trial Game Date: 27/02/2010 Ground: Noarlunga
Forward Goldsworthy Welsh Lane
Half Forward Staple Grocke Symmons
Centre Hicks Rowntree Cheep
Half Back Poole Miles Jarrad
Back Corbett Greiger Hill

Ruck
Guilhaus
Cicolella
Treeby

Interchange
Geddes, Redden, Day, J Stewart

Reserves - Eagles vs South Adelaide

Trial Game Date: 27/02/2010 Ground: Noarlunga
Forward J Fairclough Dawson Matz
Half Forward Z Fitzgerald Heinjus J Polec
Centre Allmond Lewis Brusnahan
Half Back Smith Thompson Culley
Back Graham Killian McMahon

Ruck
Hoban
C Fitzgerald
Davoren

Interchange
Poole, Summerton, English, Appleton, Rimington



Not sure who Poole is but he appears in both teams

Strong teams IMHO

[blueandwhite]

top 3 absolutely, i saw them this time last year and they were a rabble.

the attitude is completely different, most of the lads have been excited by pre-season training and its shown

if they dont win anymore then 13 games this year then i will be absolutely shell-shocked

Lets hope you are an astute judge my friend!!!!!
I also agree there is a different feeling around the place at the moment and I think we will be more than competitive this year.

[westcoastpanther]

If there is someone that is going and doesn't mind texting me scores at the breaks can they PM me so I can give my number. Appreciate it!!

[pantherfromwayback]

If there is someone that is going and doesn't mind texting me scores at the breaks can they PM me so I can give my number. Appreciate it!!

then pass them onto me middie

[Mr Fuller]

Wow

That is a seriously weak eagles side. Goes to show how reliant we are on Crows players and Treeby/Mckenzie/Powell.

How the f##k can Hicks be getting a game??????

Given our non-interest in targeting midfield recruits Godden must be relying on a serious improvement from some of our players or else we are going to be in trouble.

Anyone know whether Rob Fiacchi has finally retired? He isn't named

[mighty_tiger_79]

i thought he had retired

[Mickyj]

OK the above was from the clubs website this is the emailed side

Seniors - Eagles vs South Adelaide
Trial Game at 1.30pm, Date: 27/02/2010 Ground: Noarlunga

Forward Goldsworthy Welsh Lane
Half Forward Staple Grocke Symmons
Centre Hicks Rowntree Cheep
Half Back Powell Miles Jarrad
Back Corbett Greiger Hill

Ruck
Guilhaus
Cicolella
Treeby

Interchange
Geddes, Redden, Day, J Stewart
Emergency

Ins
none
Outs none

....................................................................................................

Reserves - Eagles vs South Adelaide

Trial Game at 11am, Date: 27/02/2010 Ground: Noarlunga

Forward J Fairclough Dawson Matz
Half Forward Z Fitzgerald Heinjus J Polec
Centre Allmond Lewis Brusnahan
Half Back Smith Thompson Culley
Back Graham Killian McMahon

Ruck
Hoban
C Fitzgerald
Davoren

Interchange
Poole, Summerton, English, Appleton, Rimington
Emergency

Young Poole is only in one side now .

[Mickyj]

Wow

That is a seriously weak eagles side. Goes to show how reliant we are on Crows players and Treeby/Mckenzie/Powell.

How the f##k can Hicks be getting a game??????

Given our non-interest in targeting midfield recruits Godden must be relying on a serious improvement from some of our players or else we are going to be in trouble.

Anyone know whether Rob Fiacchi has finally retired? He isn't named

Yes Rob has retired .
I think Mr Fuller if u actually get to see the game .You may see an improved game plan/style and a much needed improved players attitude! .As I told the south player at work today its not the same old eagles he scoffed when I added we move the ball much much faster than under your namesake .
Mackenzie did a hammy the other week this may be why is an out .Only seen him doing running the last couple of weeks .And from his size(pot calling the kettle black ) he needs to run a few more miles!!!

Plus when talking Eagles midfield you must and that's a big must include Jimmy Stewart.Take it from me !!