Rnd 15 - Norwood v Central POST GAME DISCUSSIONS

[Go Legs]

"Norwood gave away the first 3 free kicks, so to an exstent maybe it did work."

5 free kicks, but whose counting, mostly getting caught for retaliation

We learnt something too from yesterdays game, Boyd who has been a major contributor to the Dogs this year, runs chicken after throwing his fist around close to Suckling early, then drops his bundle for the rest of the game when he hears footsteps, his kicks, normally highly effective, missed the targets at an alarming rate and he became one of those senior players who dropped off.

Recall Centrals supporters eating him alive on several occassions during the game for burning it over and over again. He is certainly no Ian Callinan and never will be.

Cheers,

[sjt]

Lots of things didn't work yesterday for the Dogs and it all started from the top.

I respect Roy Laird however a team sent out early and tries to get inside another teams head before they run out onto the ground, then goes the spiteful stuff in the first 10 minutes has either no respect for the SANFL clear season leaders with only 1 loss for the season out of 15 games and/or had given up on wining the game before it even started.

I think both, Lairdy has run his race at Centrals and has run out of ideas, crucifying kids by saying they will not make this years GF is not only demeaning but could come back and bite his bum when and "IF" the Dogs make the grand final he may well need these players to make up a team. There were a lot of senior players who didn't give much of a yelp as well. Two of which should have retired last year, you know who I mean.

Norwood's depth runs deep with more than 30 players on the list who can be trusted to do the job, some of these just kids barely out of under 18's. We also have 2 man mountains on hold keen to make a mark in the league side and it won't be long on yesterday's performance in the 2's

Excellent crowd and an unusual quietness at the end of the game, no mad jumping and yelling from the players, or overboard supporters, perhaps Norwood pays Centrals more respect than they reciprocated.

Cheers,

Bassett said he told his players it was a show of respect as opposed to disrepect.
I didn't see where Roy was quoted as crucifying "young" players nor mentioning a GF.
The two of which should have "retired", have been in pretty reasonable form this year and haven't been gifted their spots. Todd Grima thought they should have retired long ago.
Norwood are deserved favourites at the moment and obviously have good depth. As we saw last year anything can happen on the day but we probably need to be pretty much at full strength to be a realistic chance. At least with most our KPP available. Hopefully, we're a bit like Sturt of 2002. Centrals comprehensively beat them in the minor round games, but it counted for nought on the most important day. Of course we'd have to get there first.

[SDK]

Centrals pre game tactics were childish and gave Norwood a clear message that Centrals were more concerned about Norwood than they were about playing their own game .... taking us on and winning... FAIL !!!!!!!!
The Norwood players post game were laughing about it.

The Norwood Wall has been there for over a hundred years so dont get too excited. Was a cowardly act to push someone into a wall ( or fence ) and was surprised the player was not reported. How is that any less dangerous than what Taylor Walker did and got 3 matches for ?

Happy with the win but Centrals will be harder to beat in September on a big ground regardless of who is missing or not from both teams. Having said that to lose Bastanis and Cachia pre game along with the other outs and still win so easilly was a credit to the Norwood younger players. The score board flattered Centrals as well.

[Big Phil]

He (James Boyd) is certainly no Ian Callinan and never will be.

Cheers,

Not sure that any Central fans would be making that comparison so a bit of a mute point, one would think?

Boyd had a shocker yesterday, compared to the rest of his season, but he was no orphan down at The Parade...

[Big Phil]

Centrals pre game tactics were childish and gave Norwood a clear message that Centrals were more concerned about Norwood than they were about playing their own game .... taking us on and winning... FAIL !!!!!!!!
The Norwood players post game were laughing about it.

Didn't you read the post where Roy was quoted pre-game about the tactic being more directed to his own players and that Nathan Bassett told his players it was a mark of respect to them. Not sure they would have been laughing about that, probably more motivated, if anything.

[sjt]

Oh well "winners are grinners" BP. I reckon if Norwood had tried it, the doggies players would have laughed it off after the game.
Probably still a concern for the dogs is we're a goal kicking on- baller short (as we thought at the start of the year). Ian Callinan is a massive loss for us.
With the players to come back none are really on-ballers.
The side could look considerably different with O'hara, Nash, Menzel, Collier, Sibenaler, Dunne, Hayes, and Obst in it (especially from an experience perspective). Problem is the season is getting along and "if" these players do make it back they have to find form. If they don't make it back we're relying on yesterday's team to step up.
I don't think Roy would be overly displeased with being an underdog come finals.

[Dogwatcher]

If only you could hear what Bassett says about some of his players around the corridors at work. Not complimentary.

If it's anything like the stuff he was saying to the assembled audience at yesterday's pre match President's Lunch, it'd be pretty blunt.

Watched the first half in front of the Baulderstone Stand and was suprised at how placid the crowd was considering that's usually bubbling along nicely.
We were pretty placid too. Really struggled to transition forward and allowed the Legs easy departures from our 50.
I agree with WHUFC about Dutters - I noticed him crash a few packs that unsettled our marking contests.
Lawton was always going to struggle on that oval. He's a good lead up forward and needs space to work in.
After the first 10 minutes, we were never in it and the end result was very flattering to us.
I think we've been lucky both times we've played Norwood this year, they should have beaten us by much more both times.

Great to catch up with JK, sorry I couldn't find you Smaccer.
And WHUFC, I caught up with Skaifey again

[Apachebulldog]

Good win by Norwood but the test for both teams will be on the big paddock come september what people don't realise is that Norwood this year have fantastic depth all their sides are top in in every grade and they should go all the way to raise the cups reminds of a a team back in 2004 personally Lairdy was out coached on the small ground why was'nt Hardy put onto Jericho after the first 3 goals what was wrong with Paul Thomas was he injured ?? its a shame we did not have Hendo maybe he would of kicked a lazy 6 goals for us instead of the Crows LOL.

[JK]

Yep meant to mention, good to catch up with you DW .. Couldn't spot WHUFC, Smac or UKF, so will catch you lads later in the season.

[Go Legs]

Centrals pre game tactics were childish and gave Norwood a clear message that Centrals were more concerned about Norwood than they were about playing their own game .... taking us on and winning... FAIL !!!!!!!!
The Norwood players post game were laughing about it.

Didn't you read the post where Roy was quoted pre-game about the tactic being more directed to his own players and that Nathan Bassett told his players it was a mark of respect to them. Not sure they would have been laughing about that, probably more motivated, if anything.

Pre-Game bullshit, if he did he must have ran straight to the newsroom before the ball was bounced
Polly the Parrot would say that too, if plan "A" failed and left you red faced, so it was time to cover your arse and try and deflect the real truth.

As for Bass's comments on Centrals showing respect for Norwood, yeah like pigs fly, he turned a phrase nicely for our players without giving any ammo to Roy to try and stir thigs up for whenever we next meet.

Cheers,

[fester69]

Lots of things didn't work yesterday for the Dogs and it all started from the top.

I respect Roy Laird however a team sent out early and tries to get inside another teams head before they run out onto the ground, then goes the spiteful stuff in the first 10 minutes has either no respect for the SANFL clear season leaders with only 1 loss for the season out of 15 games and/or had given up on wining the game before it even started.

I think both, Lairdy has run his race at Centrals and has run out of ideas, crucifying kids by saying they will not make this years GF is not only demeaning but could come back and bite his bum when and "IF" the Dogs make the grand final he may well need these players to make up a team. There were a lot of senior players who didn't give much of a yelp as well. Two of which should have retired last year, you know who I mean.

Norwood's depth runs deep with more than 30 players on the list who can be trusted to do the job, some of these just kids barely out of under 18's. We also have 2 man mountains on hold keen to make a mark in the league side and it won't be long on yesterday's performance in the 2's

Excellent crowd and an unusual quietness at the end of the game, no mad jumping and yelling from the players, or overboard supporters, perhaps Norwood pays Centrals more respect than they reciprocated.

Cheers,

Lairdy has the runs on the board, he can try what he likes.

If only you could hear what Bassett says about some of his players around the corridors at work. Not complimentary.

And what role do you have at Norwood Football Club, considering that is Bass's workplace??

[cennals05]

Lots of things didn't work yesterday for the Dogs and it all started from the top.

I respect Roy Laird however a team sent out early and tries to get inside another teams head before they run out onto the ground, then goes the spiteful stuff in the first 10 minutes has either no respect for the SANFL clear season leaders with only 1 loss for the season out of 15 games and/or had given up on wining the game before it even started.

I think both, Lairdy has run his race at Centrals and has run out of ideas, crucifying kids by saying they will not make this years GF is not only demeaning but could come back and bite his bum when and "IF" the Dogs make the grand final he may well need these players to make up a team. There were a lot of senior players who didn't give much of a yelp as well. Two of which should have retired last year, you know who I mean.

Norwood's depth runs deep with more than 30 players on the list who can be trusted to do the job, some of these just kids barely out of under 18's. We also have 2 man mountains on hold keen to make a mark in the league side and it won't be long on yesterday's performance in the 2's

Excellent crowd and an unusual quietness at the end of the game, no mad jumping and yelling from the players, or overboard supporters, perhaps Norwood pays Centrals more respect than they reciprocated.

Cheers,

Lairdy has the runs on the board, he can try what he likes.

If only you could hear what Bassett says about some of his players around the corridors at work. Not complimentary.

And what role do you have at Norwood Football Club, considering that is Bass's workplace??

Norwood FC is not the only place that Bassett works!

[Go Legs]

Should be, he was the first at Norwood employed as a full time coach for 3 years!!!!

Cheers,

[Booney]

Lairdy has the runs on the board, he can try what he likes.

If only you could hear what Bassett says about some of his players around the corridors at work. Not complimentary.

Interesting. Where is this then?

[JK]

Lairdy has the runs on the board, he can try what he likes.

If only you could hear what Bassett says about some of his players around the corridors at work. Not complimentary.

Interesting. Where is this then?

He has media work also

[Booney]

Oh yes, AA.

Gotchya....

[smac]

Bunch of detectives here!

Who cares anyway? Chances are, if he reckons a players is dumb, he's told him to his face. Don't have to be smart to play footy.

[Pseudo]

Bunch of detectives here!

Who cares anyway? Chances are, if he reckons a players is dumb, he's told him to his face. Don't have to be smart to play footy.

...and for a prime example, you don't need to look further than pumpa.

[bays2011]

Centrals pre game tactics were childish and gave Norwood a clear message that Centrals were more concerned about Norwood than they were about playing their own game .... taking us on and winning... FAIL !!!!!!!!
The Norwood players post game were laughing about it.

Didn't you read the post where Roy was quoted pre-game about the tactic being more directed to his own players and that Nathan Bassett told his players it was a mark of respect to them. Not sure they would have been laughing about that, probably more motivated, if anything.

Pre-Game bullshit, if he did he must have ran straight to the newsroom before the ball was bounced
Polly the Parrot would say that too, if plan "A" failed and left you red faced, so it was time to cover your arse and try and deflect the real truth.

As for Bass's comments on Centrals showing respect for Norwood, yeah like pigs fly, he turned a phrase nicely for our players without giving any ammo to Roy to try and stir thigs up for whenever we next meet.

The last time this happened was much more exciting!

[cennals05]

I remember the game well. Two old ladies started having a punch on in front of us after the brawl before the game. They both looked like the most unlikely people to ever fight too.