2012 SANFL Grand Final

[Power From Port]

U/18's Eagles
Reserves Norwood
League West

[Norwoodman78]

Norwood can choke I kno but not this year!!

[Pseudo]

I reckon I'll celebrate GF day by hosting a barbie at my place. A few mates, a few frothies, a few snags ... and when it's time for the telecast, we'll all sit around in the back yard and watch the grass grow. Got to be more exciting than watching Norwood grind it out over West. Hearty congratulations to you Norwood fans, your team has been dominant all season, may you enjoy what you are about to receive. You're the only ones in the state who could possibly enjoy it.

Footy season is over; see you all next year.

[garygroundwork]

weather looks good for the day at this stage

is there ANY chance it hits 30K ?

[Strawb]

Last time West Adelaide and Norwood met in a Grand Final was the Turkish Bath Grand Final in 1961.

[Wedgie]

Good luck to both teams, enjoy the week too Norwood and West supporters.

[fuzzy_1990]

U/18's - Sturt
Reserves - Central
League - Norwood


Like most of us I don't want to see that ultra defensive - BS next Sunday. As all of the Norwood v West games have been broadcast this year, (gee thanks ABC TV - SA!) (while we're at it, it so seemed that Port had pretty much 2/3rds of their season Broadcast on the ABC TV game, Please explain!!!!!) We've all had our chance to judge them. So I'm sticking with Norwood for the League Premiers. I think they play much like the Sydney Swans. They have a decent attack, and by far and away the best defence in the competiton this year. West on the other hand were statistically the least attacking side in the competition over the minor round. Plus any side that is a record 5 games clear as minor premiers for the year, should take out the big one! Norwood to win by at least 4 goals.

As far as the Reserves go, the contest at the Parade in July was dominated for most of it by the Dogs, but they didn't lock the game away. Letting the Redlegs back in, to get over the line by a few points. It could be the opposite result next Sunday! Here's hoping the Bulldogs do. Can anyone let us know if a side has won the Reserves Premiership before from the Elimination Final. I know it's happened twice in League ranks, Norwood 1984 and Port 1998, but I don't know about the Reserves. Can someone post! Cheers.

[Aerie]

Last time West Adelaide and Norwood met in a Grand Final was the Turkish Bath Grand Final in 1961.

Just looked this up (http://australianfootball.com/articles/ ... od+1961/17) as I was intrigued why it was called Turkish Bath Grand Final. Because it was 35 degrees...

Anyway, reading that, I didn't know Norwood were called the Demons?

Good luck to Norwood and West. Norwood have been easily the most dominant side all year. West have comfortably been amongst the top 3 and have proved in the finals to be the most deserving team to challenge Norwood. I don't think Norwood will have it as easy as the 2nd Semi, but having been around the mark for a few years under Bassett and having only lost 2 games all season they should get over the line.

[BigRed42]

As West could only beat a North side plagued by errors, poor judgement plus a poor mind set and only won by only 21 points, Norwood by 7-8 goals in a canter

[Mr66]

They were probably called that because they wore Melbourne jumpers for a couple of years during that time. Definitley wore them in the 1960 and 1961 GFs.
I think Alan Kiligrew introduced them.Glad that didn't last

Norwod by 35 BTW

[on the rails]

As West could only beat a North side plagued by errors, poor judgement plus a poor mind set and only won by only 21 points, Norwood by 7-8 goals in a canter

Not so sure about that statement. Give West some real credit rather than blaming North for losing. Sure we toughed it out and went down fighting but West were the better team overall and in reality from half way thru the 2nd quaret we never looked likely. Many of our errors and our poor decision making was in the main due to the pressure West put on us!

[bulldogproud2]

Under 18's - Sturt (but hoping for the Eagles)
Reserves - Central
League - Whoever kicks six goals (would be nice to see former student Michael Chippendale play a big game though).

In the important match of the day though, West Torrens A Grade to defeat Kensington.

Cheers

[BigRed42]

As West could only beat a North side plagued by errors, poor judgement plus a poor mind set and only won by only 21 points, Norwood by 7-8 goals in a canter

Not so sure about that statement. Give West some real credit rather than blaming North for losing. Sure we toughed it out and went down fighting but West were the better team overall and in reality from half way thru the 2nd quaret we never looked likely. Many of our errors and our poor decision making was in the main due to the pressure West put on us!

It wasn't meant to cast a disparaging remark against West's game today (maybe more thought into the post would have been better) they thoroughly deserved their win but I genuinely believe Norwood will win easy

[JK]

Message from Centurion:

My second side to belt the croydon boys by NINE goals! GO LEGS

[statsman]

idiots like you having no idea **** you!!

Norwood by 70+.

West ruining footy. **** 'em.

[statsman]

you only play as well as the opposition allows you, amazing how when a side loses it because they were SO bad, not that the winners have played well

As West could only beat a North side plagued by errors, poor judgement plus a poor mind set and only won by only 21 points, Norwood by 7-8 goals in a canter

[wildcat]

Norwood should win the grand final after the Second Semi Final. Form is on their side. I said North should beat Westies this weekend and they didn't. Form is a funny thing. Has the week off played on Norwood's mind who knows?
I am Tipping the Bloods by a goal.

A fortnight off played a lot more on Norwood's mind. This week will see them even hungrier & I expect them to rip Westies a new one!

[wildcat]

If, and given Collins' predilections over the last five years it's a big if, West go in with the attitude of kicking more goals than their opponent rather than conceding less there's no doubt West can win. Norwood will need someone to stand up in attack for us to win IMHO.

Go the Legs.

Agree Topsy. West with an attacking midset might have more forward options.

Supposedly Norwood have more supporters than Centrals, West probably a few less than the Eagles, so if we get a nice day like today, should get about last year's 25k IMO.

As the Eagles only have 7 supporters, I hope you're not suggesting that Westies only have 6

[andyw]

If, and given Collins' predilections over the last five years it's a big if, West go in with the attitude of kicking more goals than their opponent rather than conceding less there's no doubt West can win. Norwood will need someone to stand up in attack for us to win IMHO.

Go the Legs.

Agree Topsy. West with an attacking midset might have more forward options.

Supposedly Norwood have more supporters than Centrals, West probably a few less than the Eagles, so if we get a nice day like today, should get about last year's 25k IMO.

As the Eagles only have 7 supporters, I hope you're not suggesting that Westies only have 6

Lets hope the weather is perfect and they give away 20000 free tickets. even with a freebie I would have to have nothing better on after enduring the 2nd semi last week

[udogs01]

Hope plenty of Norwood supporters turn up.

Yep all buying their new scarves under the grandstand at AAMI ( like GF2010) pulling them out of the packets, round their necks creases still intact.....hilarious