Grand Final Post Game Reviews

[redwhiteandblueblooded]

no CSBowes yet??
or have I missed his delightfully in-depth commentary?

Absolutely fabulous game, as stated by many others, a brilliant advert for our strong SANFL. Definately, IMHO, the best win since 2000.

And October normality maintained for my daughter, born late October1999, another year, another flag!. These youngen's don't realise how lucky they are!!

[Footy Smart]

Bassett has done extremly well to find a game plan and structures that suit the players he has at his disposal perfectly, that makes all the difference just ask trevor hill

A mate of mine played his first few league games alongside Bassett in the backlines and said that he was a fantastic leader for the younger players/defenders in particular, and its no suprise to him that he has got the respect and results from a young list. He also said he has one of the best footy brains going around.

Bass would provide constant instruction to the players throughout the game and was always encouraging. You knew you didnt do the right thing or put you head over it when he told you, when he told you you needed to lift you listened. You saw that with with his address to young Shenton a few weeks ago after he dropped a low down chest mark and a goal was scored from the turnover. He said ' Shents youve gotta grab those marks, thats why i pick you, you can take them, thats what you gotta give us up forward.... go again'
I can see what my mate is talking about and from Bass carrer you could see he wasnt the most skilled player but he always got in the right spot and got the most out of his ability.

It wont be long before he is in the AFL coaching system thats for sure

[Big Phil]

Strange that you would site the Centrals players who were all a bit down on the day, Buckets didn't have a huge influence in .

Well, he must have played alright in Roy Laird's eyes as he was awarded 4th Best back at the club presentations.

[Dutchy]

Just an amazing win considering the Gowans are too old and slow, Pumpa was eagerly released from Glenelg for "reasons that will become obvious", Sansbury simply can't play, Boyd is a soft sell out, teams don't rate Havelberg, MacKenzie isn't up there with the top rucks in the comp, O'Hara wouldn't get a game with other sides and we only have 2 players in the top 22 in the league.

And about time the best player in the comp got some official recognition.

Strange that you would site the Centrals players who were all a bit down on the day. Neither of the Gowans had a huge impact, both did look slow and got caught with the ball, whilst still being handy when in space. Sansbury was very quiet I thought, but the few disposals he had were quite telling. Similarly, Havelberg and O'Hara were quiet, Buckets didn't have a huge influence in ruck over the course of the game despite the stats, nor around the ground (zero marks).

Spurr, Callinan and Goodrem were the stand outs. Thomas was solid. Lawry was good in the second half , as was Hayes. But I wouldn't call it a 'rounded' team effort, all played well etc..well not by Central's standards.

Almost exactly how I saw it, and as I mentioned earlier I thought it wasnt your true Centrals "team" performance, maybe Norwood were able to break it down a bit so some credit should go to them. I thought Sansbury was carrying a few extra pounds and while Boyd is a good player he missed a few tackles in the first half which suprised me.

CD got the win and congrats to them but I dont think it was the well oiled machine we have seen in previous GF's.

[whufc]

Just an amazing win considering the Gowans are too old and slow, Pumpa was eagerly released from Glenelg for "reasons that will become obvious", Sansbury simply can't play, Boyd is a soft sell out, teams don't rate Havelberg, MacKenzie isn't up there with the top rucks in the comp, O'Hara wouldn't get a game with other sides and we only have 2 players in the top 22 in the league.

And about time the best player in the comp got some official recognition.

Strange that you would site the Centrals players who were all a bit down on the day. Neither of the Gowans had a huge impact, both did look slow and got caught with the ball, whilst still being handy when in space. Sansbury was very quiet I thought, but the few disposals he had were quite telling. Similarly, Havelberg and O'Hara were quiet, Buckets didn't have a huge influence in ruck over the course of the game despite the stats, nor around the ground (zero marks).

Spurr, Callinan and Goodrem were the stand outs. Thomas was solid. Lawry was good in the second half , as was Hayes. But I wouldn't call it a 'rounded' team effort, all played well etc..well not by Central's standards.

Almost exactly how I saw it, and as I mentioned earlier I thought it wasnt your true Centrals "team" performance, maybe Norwood were able to break it down a bit so some credit should go to them. I thought Sansbury was carrying a few extra pounds and while Boyd is a good player he missed a few tackles in the first half which suprised me.

CD got the win and congrats to them but I dont think it was the well oiled machine we have seen in previous GF's.

You really love him dont you, what did he do to your family to have so much hate for one bloke.

[leggies]

Congrats to Central on your premiership. Whatever your club does, it does it well. As far as the stereotypical comments about your supporters, I can't complain, the only thing is the bloody flares and I know that many of you have issues with them too. Dangerous, stupid and innappropriate.

I am looking forward to a number of good close battles again in the coming season, bring on 2011.

[CENTURION]

Congrats to Central on your premiership. Whatever your club does, it does it well. As far as the stereotypical comments about your supporters, I can't complain, the only thing is the bloody flares and I know that many of you have issues with them too. Dangerous, stupid and innappropriate.

I am looking forward to a number of good close battles again in the coming season, bring on 2011.

do you think Our hearts can put up with it?

[leggies]

Congrats to Central on your premiership. Whatever your club does, it does it well. As far as the stereotypical comments about your supporters, I can't complain, the only thing is the bloody flares and I know that many of you have issues with them too. Dangerous, stupid and innappropriate.

I am looking forward to a number of good close battles again in the coming season, bring on 2011.

do you think Our hearts can put up with it?

Nup! But who cares!!

In all honesty, despite the result, that game had everything!! An awesome display of hard, physical, fair football by the two best sides of the year.

[CENTURION]

Congrats to Central on your premiership. Whatever your club does, it does it well. As far as the stereotypical comments about your supporters, I can't complain, the only thing is the bloody flares and I know that many of you have issues with them too. Dangerous, stupid and innappropriate.

I am looking forward to a number of good close battles again in the coming season, bring on 2011.

do you think Our hearts can put up with it?

Nup! But who cares!!

In all honesty, despite the result, that game had everything!! An awesome display of hard, physical, fair football by the two best sides of the year.

I said this to someone on Sunday night (and I know that I am about to get howled down) but I believe that Norwood & Centrals have become the modern-day traditional rivals in The SANFL. I know about the old Port v Norwood matches but there seems to be a huge & intense (sometimes bitter as well) rivalry between these two teams (CD & Nwd) these days

[PhilH]

Could be - six of the last seven decided by 10 points or less, the 7th by 18.

Has the look of the old class war ... established Eastern Suburbs v the expanding outer North.


Centrals v Eagles had this potential for a while except the pain was been mainly one sided (bar 2006).


Now if Norwood reversed the GF result in 2011 watch out.

[HeartBeatsTrue]

Now if Norwood reversed the GF result in 2011 watch out.

Thats is Central make it of course

[leftlegger]

Will this reign of Central dominance ever end. The other 8 clubs must step up and get better if it is to happen. Congratulations Bulldogs - thoroughly deserved once again. 11 consecutive Grand Finals and 4 consecutive premierships and 9 in total. I'm stll proud to be an Eagle though as we're the last team to beat them in a premiership decider.

To quote Bea Smith after she desposed of Franky Doyle

'Alright, who's next?'

(I'd put a youtube clip up but it's followed by a Lynne Warner scream, and I don't think anyone should be made to endure that )

LOL

Great game!
I just watch it wishing the blokes that i support could play like that when it counts.
Arc weld!

[leftlegger]

Bassett has done extremly well to find a game plan and structures that suit the players he has at his disposal perfectly, that makes all the difference just ask trevor hill

A mate of mine played his first few league games alongside Bassett in the backlines and said that he was a fantastic leader for the younger players/defenders in particular, and its no suprise to him that he has got the respect and results from a young list. He also said he has one of the best footy brains going around.

Bass would provide constant instruction to the players throughout the game and was always encouraging. You knew you didnt do the right thing or put you head over it when he told you, when he told you you needed to lift you listened. You saw that with with his address to young Shenton a few weeks ago after he dropped a low down chest mark and a goal was scored from the turnover. He said ' Shents youve gotta grab those marks, thats why i pick you, you can take them, thats what you gotta give us up forward.... go again'
I can see what my mate is talking about and from Bass carrer you could see he wasnt the most skilled player but he always got in the right spot and got the most out of his ability.

It wont be long before he is in the AFL coaching system thats for sure

Definitely agree!
One of the best things to come out of the SANFL season was the emergence of Nathan Basset the coach.
Reminds me of Paul Roos a bit.

[doggies4eva]

This is the first time that I have had a chance to sit down in front of a computer since the final siren on Sunday.

The first thing that I must say is thanks to the Norwood supporters who have posted positive things here about the dogs. That takes character as I would be gutted to lose a GF by 6 points.

Despite the excrusciating last quarter when we just held on - the 1 goal into the win by Callinan was the key in my opinion - I thought that was the best GF that I have attended in terms of 2 sides fighting it out till the end. Norwood were very good and there was little belween the sides. It sounds like both teams finished with fewer that 18 fully fit players. I thought the crowd and the atmosphere was great.

The question now is can the dogs cover their losses and back up again and can Norwood do the same? We haev now won 4 in a row and I think that one of the reasons is that there have been 4 different teams - none of them could back up a second time.

[CENTURION]

Could be - six of the last seven decided by 10 points or less, the 7th by 18.

Has the look of the old class war ... established Eastern Suburbs v the expanding outer North.


Centrals v Eagles had this potential for a while except the pain was been mainly one sided (bar 2006).


Now if Norwood reversed the GF result in 2011 watch out.

go on Phil, you can say it....the haves versus the have nots

[sjt]

Just got back to work from the chimney. It was quite entertaining and Soders did another great job.
They interviewed the three umps. Williams said it was the best atmosphere he'd ever been a part of. Fila said it was better than any of the AFL games he'd umpired. Lairdy will coach next year. Said the crowd got the players up in the third quarter. Mentioned that at least five players wouldn't have been available if they had to come back next week.
R Paze (retiring) from the SANFL, made a very good speech. Congratulated all, including Schelly. Made special mention of Chris and James, thanked them for being great ambassadors of the SANFL during his time heading up the commission.
So far Williams and Scotty Dutschke best on ground.
It was mentioned a couple of times they couldn't believe Lawry, wasn't in the team of the year.

[Dogwatcher]

Could be - six of the last seven decided by 10 points or less, the 7th by 18.

Has the look of the old class war ... established Eastern Suburbs v the expanding outer North.


Centrals v Eagles had this potential for a while except the pain was been mainly one sided (bar 2006).


Now if Norwood reversed the GF result in 2011 watch out.

go on Phil, you can say it....the haves versus the have nots

May be have nots, but there's one thing that we have that they want

[Dogwatcher]

The five being?
Boyd and Jenner would be two.

[CENTURION]

The five being?
Boyd and Jenner would be two.

pumpa, gunston, nash.

[sjt]

Sorry didn't say. Maybe Hayes and Yves?