2010 SANFL League Grand Final - Central District v Norwood

[Royal City]

Just a question for you Dogs fans, how nervous do you get in GF week these days?

I still can never sleep the night before a GF CP. I always get way to nervous.

Thankfully buck show tomorrow so hopefully that will help past the time/calm the nerves/make me pass out + St Kilda fan.

HINT for Norwood fans firstly have a great day the SANFL GF is a "special" day to quote Mr Mcavenney.

SECONDLY. Dont go to the PREMIERS BAR unless you like hearing all the different CDFC chants adnauseum.

Buck show for me tomorrow aswell. Doesn't happen to be in the Barossa area, does it?

Nope CBD is the plan as far as Im aware. Although I havent got full details of my day yet. I cant wait Voice Ill be honest. I hope you have a great day aswell mate.

[sjt]

HINT for Norwood fans firstly have a great day the SANFL GF is a "special" day to quote Mr Mcavenny

Ah the arrogance never ceases to amaze. Norwood have won more GF's than Centrals have even been in.......

Very true. The six in a row from 1878 were classics ( I think it was 10 before 1900)?. Twenty wins before world war 2, five since Central have been in the league. To be fair some Norwood fans wouldn't have been to too many. I didn't take the comments as being arrogant. But some are more sensitive than others.

[Voice]

Here's another youtube clip to show what you have to deal with on Sunday

[Interceptor]

Anyway, back to the game itself...

Watched most of the PF during the week and the Legs will clearly need to put in a more consistent 4 quarters to be a real chance of getting up. Decision making and disposal was pretty poor at times and I hope big possession getter James Gallagher can improve his effective disposal percentage.

Defence and midfield seem pretty solid, but the forward line is a bit of worry.
I'm guessing that 12-15 goals will need to be kicked for a winning score, which means big games from at least a few key forwards. I know Davis is named in defence, but he looks a far better option up forward based on the Eagles game, especially with Rowe set to do a lot of ruck work.

BTW, the goal Philips kicked in the 3rd quarter would have to be one of the best ever at Footy Park, especially being from the "Tony Hall pocket".

[Jugs]

Anyway, back to the game itself...

Watched most of the PF during the week and the Legs will clearly need to put in a more consistent 4 quarters to be a real chance of getting up. Decision making and disposal was pretty poor at times and I hope big possession getter James Gallagher can improve his effective disposal percentage.

Defence and midfield seem pretty solid, but the forward line is a bit of worry.
I'm guessing that 12-15 goals will need to be kicked for a winning score, which means big games from at least a few key forwards. I know Davis is named in defence, but he looks a far better option up forward based on the Eagles game, especially with Rowe set to do a lot of ruck work.

BTW, the goal Philips kicked in the 3rd quarter would have to be one of the best ever at Footy Park, especially being from the "Tony Hall pocket".

Spot on about Norwood's start and disposal. If it's as bad as last weeks, it'll be a blood bath.

[SpionKopster]

Earlier question regarding losing first four games and going on to win the flag.

I'll stand corrected, but I'm pretty sure Norwood were 0-4 in 1984.

[Sam_goUUUdogs]

Just a question for you Dogs fans, how nervous do you get in GF week these days?

I get just as nervous every year, you would think after 11 in a row you would be fairly used to it, and the grand final day/week routine I am used to, but I still get extremley excited in the build up, not very much sleep on the Saturday night, or the Sunday night

[doggies4eva]

HINT for Norwood fans firstly have a great day the SANFL GF is a "special" day to quote Mr Mcavenny

Ah the arrogance never ceases to amaze. Norwood have won more GF's than Centrals have even been in.......

Very true. The six in a row from 1878 were classics ( I think it was 10 before 1900)?. Twenty wins before world war 2, five since Central have been in the league. To be fair some Norwood fans wouldn't have been to too many. I didn't take the comments as being arrogant. But some are more sensitive than others.

Sorry sjt but you're wrong - the ones prior to 1900 were not GFs they didn't play them until about 1930 - the premiership was simply awarded to the minor premier.

[smac]

HINT for Norwood fans firstly have a great day the SANFL GF is a "special" day to quote Mr Mcavenny

Ah the arrogance never ceases to amaze. Norwood have won more GF's than Centrals have even been in.......

Well done on being offended for no reason. Sounded like a recommendation to enjoy the day - quite sporting, is it not?

[bulldogproud2]

Just a question for you Dogs fans, how nervous do you get in GF week these days?

I get just as nervous every year, you would think after 11 in a row you would be fairly used to it, and the grand final day/week routine I am used to, but I still get extremley excited in the build up, not very much sleep on the Saturday night, or the Sunday night

I am pretty sure I will always be nervous before a Grand Final. This year I am even more nervous as the majority of my students are Norwood supporters and I know I will cop it big time if they do defeat us, especially as I am one of only a handful of Central supporters at the college.
In the leadup to the GF, thankfully I have Grade Cricket to take my mind off football tomorrow.
Good luck to both sides btw ( and I do mean in the GF).
Cheers

[nwdfanparade]

Earlier question regarding losing first four games and going on to win the flag.

I'll stand corrected, but I'm pretty sure Norwood were 0-4 in 1984.

Nope, the Legs 84 minor round was
L, L, L, W, L, L, W, W, L, W, L, W, W, L, W, W, W, W, L, W, W, W.
(source SANFL 1984 annual report)


Past history mean nothing, games (GFs or otherwise) are decided on the day.

[Kahuna]

Past history mean nothing, games (GFs or otherwise) are decided on the day.

Correct.Its mainly down to preparation on The Day.Routine and superstition rule.Player fitness and attitude mean diddly if I don't appease the Gods of Obsessive/Compulsive.The Voices toy with us.

[CENTURION]

I think that WestCoast Panther doesn't like Centrals. Or its supporters.

[CENTURION]

Here's another youtube clip to show what you have to deal with on Sunday

beautiful work.

[Apachebulldog]

West Coast Panther not since 1964 they have'nt Central 8 flags, Norwood 5 flags !!!

[daysofourlives]

West Coast Panther not since 1964 they have'nt Central 8 flags, Norwood 5 flags !!!

South Adelaide 1 Flag !!!!!!!

[CENTURION]

West Coast Panther not since 1964 they have'nt Central 8 flags, Norwood 5 flags !!!

South Adelaide 1 Flag !!!!!!!

no, not since 1964.

[purch]

Here's another youtube clip to show what you have to deal with on Sunday

beautiful work.

Have a nice *tug over "the beauty" tonight and tomorrow night centurion.

Go you Legs. oooops ...did I say that?

Go you Double Blues (reserves)!!!

[whufc]

Just a question for you Dogs fans, how nervous do you get in GF week these days?

I ttill can never sleep the night before a GF CP. I always get way to nervous.

Thankfully buck show tomorrow so hopefully that will help past the time/calm the nerves/make me pass out.

HINT for Norwood fans firstly have a great day the SANFL GF is a "special" day to quote Mr Mcavenney.

SECONDLY. Dont go to the PREMIERS BAR unless you like hearing all the different CDFC chants adnauseum.

LOL Cheers mate .. Im actually quite glad the AFL Granny is on tomorrow so can get on the sauce and hopefully find myself distracted until Sunday morning.

Wouldn't say that I "like" hearing all the Doggies fanfare, but will be looking to catch up with some of your mob for a beer at some stage.

Funny part is last year was in bigger than 2008, expecting this year to be bigger again cant wait, premiers bar before a Central GF greatest atmosphere in Australian sport.

[bayman]

SANFL Jack Oatey Medal
AFL
Jack Oatey Medal SANFL Jack Oatey Medal

Best Player in SANFL Grand Final.Player Must be in Starting Line Up.
No. Description Win
654277 Thomas Paul (Cent) $7.00
654276 Callinan Ian (Cent) $8.00
654279 Boyd James (Cent) $8.00
654278 Campbell Bryce (Nor) $9.00
654281 Gowans James (Cent) $9.00
654280 Lower Nick (Nor) $11.00
654282 Zorzi Brett (Nor) $11.00
654283 Gowans Chris (Cent) $13.00
654286 Goodrem Trent (Cent) $13.00
654290 Trotter David (Nor) $13.00
654284 Gallagher James (Nor) $15.00
654291 McKenzie Jason (Cent) $17.00
654303 Williams Ryan (Cent) $17.00
654359 Any Other Player $21.00
654285 Puopolo Paul (Nor) $26.00
654287 Phillips Simon (Nor) $26.00
654288 Donahue Josh (Nor) $26.00
654289 Nash Jay (Cent) $26.00
654293 Schell Daniel (Cent) $26.00
654295 Davis Matthew (Nor) $26.00
654296 Ohara Brayden (Cent) $26.00
654297 Weatherald Tim (Nor) $26.00
654292 McGuiness Kieran (Nor) $34.00
654294 Hayes Andrew (Cent) $34.00
654298 Sansbury Eddie (Cent) $34.00
654299 Havelburg Daniel (Cent) $34.00
654306 Rowe Sam (Nor) $41.00
654300 Duigan Nicholas (Nor) $51.00
654304 Jenner Kyle (Cent) $51.00
654307 Bown Stuart (Nor) $51.00
654310 Sibenalar Yves (Cent) $51.00
654313 Schultz Toby (Nor) $51.00
654315 Sutherland Jason (Cent) $51.00
654301 Spurr Lee (Cent) $67.00
654302 Dutschke Scott (Cent) $67.00
654305 Terlich Dean (Nor) $67.00
654308 Gunston Jack (Cent) $67.00
654311 Hughes Gavin (Nor) $67.00
654312 Shenton Cameron (Nor) $67.00
654316 Reichert Corey (Cent) $67.00
654317 Dawe Brady (Nor) $67.00
654309 Lawry Heath (Cent) $81.00
654314 Jonas Tom (Nor) $81.00
654318 Georgiou Alex (Nor) $81.00
654319 Fuller Matthew (Nor) $81.00

Pay on Winner of Medal. Single Only
Closing Time: 3rd Oct 2010 2:40 pm




i think buckets is a great bet, given what we saw 2 weeks ago