whufc wrote:Big pressure on Norwood this week. After beating the top side and talk of Grand Finals a loss to West and they could be as low as 5th and only 1 game inside the top 5.
I think the only pressure being made out is by some Centrals supporters. If you have paid any attention to the Norwood coach, he has consistently demonstrated a completely different approach and view to what you imply.
The team lost the first 4 games and won the next 4. Then it was the bye. At that point the coach said he was only focussing on the next 5 games before the team's next bye, which were vs Eagles, Central, Sturt, Port and West. So far, that's resulted in 3 wins and 1 loss. The other thing the coach has consistently said is that there are no easy games in the SANFL so he prepares the team and the club to know there are no guarantees you will win just by turning up.
Even when he got the job, Bassett made no promises of finals appearances. Only this week has he mentioned for the first time the possibility of making the 5.
A loss to West and yes, the team can slip down the ladder. But realistically, the team's performances have exceeded expectations for 2010. Maybe you should contact Nathan Bassett and see if he thinks you're spot on about "Big Pressure on Norwood and talk of Grand Final Appearances" because I think he'll only be thinking about beating West right now. He certainly won't be thinking about the ramifications of a loss, or what he will or wont be doing on the first weekend in October.