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Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:03 pm**

I know long time rivals Port Magpies and Norwood both still have to get through their respective games this coming weekend, but the Round 20 clash between these 2 sides (Sunday 16th August at Alberton) now has a large financial reward for the victors and with the tough economic climate, the winners will be pretty happy with what they get to pocket.

Link to Messenger story - http://east-torrens-messenger.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/20000-winner-takes-all/

Heather Kennett @ Messenger Press wrote:$20,000 - winner takes all

Arch rivals Norwood and Port Adelaide.

SANFL arch rivals Port Adelaide and Norwood will play for $20,000 in a winner-takes-all blockbuster next weekend.

The prizemoney has been offered by SA businessman Gordon Pickard in a bid to boost the struggling clubs.

Magpies Commercial Operations Manager Donna Baker said Mr Pickard, owner of Fairmont Homes and Lifestyle SA retirement villages, was moved to put up the money because he wanted to see the clubs return to their former glory.

``Gordon Pickard likes to be involved in sport and understands that Port and Norwood haven’t had success on the field this year, however he knows that both are integral to the SANFL,’’ she said.

``So he has put up a $20,000 winner takes all offer for their next meeting at Alberton.’’

She said Mr Pickard also wanted to encourage as many Port and Norwood supporters to attend the August 15 match at Alberton Oval.

``He believes both teams are on the cusp of turning around their clubs for on and off-field success and he wants everybody to show their support for the clubs which have made the SANFL what it is today,’’ Ms Baker said.

Norwood chief executive Dominic Shepley said SANFL clubs had been through ``a tough 12 months’’ and the Redlegs and Magpies were no exception.

``So Gordon felt the timing was good to support his side and Port Adelaide,’’ Mr Shepley said.

``Gordon’s generosity crosses all levels of football and sport in SA and as Norwood’s major sponsor for many years it’s something we’ve been able to enjoy for a long period of time.

``We’re very confident - we need a win as much as anyone, so we hope we can take the money and the two points.’’

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:06 pm**

Hope it's a draw.....

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:07 pm**

SJABC wrote:Hope it's a draw.....

$10K each is still pretty handy

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:07 pm**

Good stuff and we know both clubs need the cash.

Might talk CP in having a lager or two on the result.....?

( Rebel Raider )

:lol:

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:20 pm**

This isn't the first time Pickard, a major Norwood sponsor has done this. Maybe a Port sponsor could match him this time around? A $40k booty for the winner would be amazing.

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:38 pm**

Big Phil wrote:
SJABC wrote:Hope it's a draw.....

$10K each is still pretty handy

It says "Winner takes all" - a draw means there is no winner :lol:

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:43 pm**

doggies4eva wrote:
Big Phil wrote:
SJABC wrote:Hope it's a draw.....

$10K each is still pretty handy

It says "Winner takes all" - a draw means there is no winner

Yes, techincally that is correct, but if a draw was to eventuate, which BTW is probably a real possibility as the 2 teams currently match up pretty evenly, I'm sure they would split the "prize money" down the middle.

Maybe, if the scores were locked after full time, they could play "golden goal" where the first goal scored decides the winner, therefore giving a player the opportunity to kick a six pointer that would be worth $20K !!

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 3:52 pm**

It would go some way to helping Norwood pay the $50,000 for the salary cap breach.

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:11 pm**

Booney wrote:Good stuff and we know both clubs need the cash.

Might talk CP in having a lager or two on the result.....?

( Rebel Raider )

LOL ... I'll wait til you study the form and then back whoever you decide upon mate

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:12 pm**

Good ideas BP but I've got a better one. If the game is drawn the money goes to the reigning premiers :lol:

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:23 pm**

doggies4eva wrote:Good ideas BP but I've got a better one. If the game is drawn the money goes to the reigning premiers

YES, a great idea mate

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:18 pm**

Is this game actually on Saturday or Sunday?

Posted: **Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:53 pm**

kookas wrote:Is this game actually on Saturday or Sunday?

According to the SANFL draw, it is on Sunday the 16th of August...

ROUND 20:

Saturday 15th August
North v Centrals - Prospect
Eagles v South - Thebarton
Sturt v West - House Brothers

Sunday 16th August
Port v Norwood - Alberton
BYE – Glenelg

Posted: **Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:55 am**

Surely will be on Saturday. SANFL website has it as Saturday, NFC website as Sunday

I think the power are playing Sun arvo.

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