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Just unable to go on with it after regaining the lead in the last quarter. Ran out of legs with no interchange available after half time. They are going to be challenged with depth after the past few weeks, but the ressies came away with a good win, and some showed that they would be capable of stepping up next week. Bad luck for Makepeace in his first game - looks like he will be out for an extended period with a knee. Also second gamer McMahon will be out for a while (knee as well.). I didnt see what happened with Fraser Dale, but apparently he had to go off to the hospital with a head/neck injury. Hope he is ok.
Umpiring has poor. Very inconsistent, but what's new....

Excellent win once again to the Eagles. 4 goals down at half time, the Eagles kicked 6 to nothing to take the lead at 3/4 time. Then down by 7 points closing in on time on in the last with South having all the play. A period of about 2 minutes was filled with ball ups in the South attacking 50. Finally the Eagles broke clear and Wundke kicked the two winners in time on.

South playing a completely different brand of football. Occasionally loading up with 8 defenders. A little like West under Collins, but they have a quality target in Eddy. He had 5 goals to half time, but Giuffreida kept him goalless in the last half. Lots of chipping around by South when on occasions being more direct would've harmed the Eagles more. When it comes off though they look a quality outfit.

Great games by Jarrad and Powell and Wundke ending up being the match winner, backing up his good form vs Sturt. Probably another get out of jail win, but that'll do at this time of year.

A very entertaining game..and a real struggle to the end, witnessed by what I believe was a disappointing crowd.
Eagles cleaner, more direct ball use is what eventually got them over the line. Focal points up forward in Wundke and Ainger were very damaging and a constant threat; mind you they would want to be for what they are being paid.
South dominated the first half and went in at halftime with a 3-4 goal lead. Eddy had 5.0 at halftime. Souths third quarter was abysmal, when they failed to kick a goal, despite having a fair share of the ball. The third quarter the Eagles took control and seemed to have huge numbers back to clog up Eddys space, I seem to recall him competing alone against 5 at one stage.
South were perhaps a little inconvenienced during the game in that by 1/4 time they were down to 19 fit players when Makepeace (knee) and Dale (shoulder) left the ground to serious injuries. The news got worse in the second quarter when at the 20 minute mark Mcmahon was stretchered from the ground with a serious knee injury ,reducing South to 18 fit men.before halftime. During the last quarter Ah Chee suffering from cramp was shifted to full forward, and Cross had to exit the ground with the Blood rule for a few minutes- with no replacement available- down to 17. South somehow hit the front at the 20 minute mark and led by 8 pts at one stage only to see a mark in the goalsquare to Rankine not paid, the Hybrids quickly rebounded and kicked the next 3 goals to take the match.
I thought the umpiring was atrocious...
Im bloody disappointed, but definitely not disillusioned.

What an excellent game of footy.

South played well in 1st half, Eagles dominated the 3rd quarter, South hit the front & held it until the 23 minute mark of the 4th, then Eagles finished it off with a couple of goals. Eagles simply too good in the 2nd half of the game.

Was disappointed with South returning to the 'chipping around' game plan that was so prevalent under Fuller - particularly in the 3rd quarter.

Umpiring was at times diabolical for both teams - they 'guessed' many, many times.

Enjoyable Day in the sun - bought daughter a Souf Guernsey & Cap.
Disappointed there are no I-Phone Covers though.

Stood in the usual spot - great to catch up with my old Eagle Buddies but barracked for South all day, as a Member should
My boy has enjoyed hanging crap on me all day - "Traitor" ... "Go You Eagles" ... "Chokers" ... "Pretenders" ... etc.

South have improved - Eddy is a 'goer', I like him.
Felt there was a bit of panic @ times though, particularly when down by a kick, late.

I remain astounded that 'Goldy' is not on an AFL list - @ the very least a 'Rookie List'.
He is as good (if not better) than Stokes IMHO - he's still only 23 too!
Well done on 100 games.

South was all over us in the first half showing more intensity, skill and killing us in the clearances. Eagles had many players down on form and Eddy was mercurial and Patty G couldn't have done much more to stop him. The third quarter saw a big lift in intensity from the Eagles and they finally got some clearances to dominate the quarter, possibly their best for the year. The last quarter saw South lift again on the back of poor skill errors by the Eagles and I thought they had the game won at 8 points up. In another gutsy effort, the Eagles, probably assisted by South's lack of fit players, dug deep to snatch the character win. Jarrad outstanding, Powell a captains game and Wundke delivered when it counted. South will trouble a lot of sides this year and are a vastly different side to last year.

LPH wrote:I remain astounded that 'Goldy' is not on an AFL list - @ the very least a 'Rookie List'.
He is as good (if not better) than Stokes IMHO - he's still only 23 too!

Yeah it makes you wonder sometimes the guys the AFL clubs miss.

LPH wrote:I remain astounded that 'Goldy' is not on an AFL list - @ the very least a 'Rookie List'.
He is as good (if not better) than Stokes IMHO - he's still only 23 too!
Well done on 100 games.

At his size, speed is a non-negotiable to be on an AFL list. Stokes was/is a fair bit quicker than Goldsworthy and is why he is playing AFL while Goldy is here.

Mr Fuller wrote:

LPH wrote:I remain astounded that 'Goldy' is not on an AFL list - @ the very least a 'Rookie List'.
He is as good (if not better) than Stokes IMHO - he's still only 23 too!
Well done on 100 games.

At his size, speed is a non-negotiable to be on an AFL list. Stokes was/is a fair bit quicker than Goldsworthy and is why he is playing AFL while Goldy is here.

Have always thought he is a very similar player to Adam Schneider, who carved a good career for himself with Sydney and St Kilda. Reckon he would step in to AFL football quite easily - he is quick of mind. Not at his form of last year yet IMO - although may get more votes from the umpires as it's hard to tell the difference between him and twin brother Lachy McGregor.

So, to the artist formerly known as LEH, are you seriously expecting us to believe that you barracked for South over the Eagles today without any ounce of your being wanting the Eagles to win or at least do well?

I didn't say that but...
I supported South all day

Hey PANTHER PACK . Any smart comments today. With Norwood next week and then Port I think the party is now over. West won and South lost. Order in the footy world has been restored.

Second Team wrote:Hey PANTHER PACK . Any smart comments today. With Norwood next week and then Port I think the party is now over. West won and South lost. Order in the footy world has been restored.

Hey mate yeah here is a comment for you to enjoy.

You are a flog of the highest order. Hope that helps you out mate

Hooray!

Second Team wrote:Hey PANTHER PACK . Any smart comments today. With Norwood next week and then Port I think the party is now over. West won and South lost. Order in the footy world has been restored.

South's loss have anything todo with being 3 players down on the bench?

Really gutsy effort by South today to be down to only 18 fit men for the entire 2nd half and hit the lead halfway through the final quarter showed real spirit when the Eagles had 3 fit guys rotating of the bench.

If I were a Eagles supporter id be disappointed that with 3 extra players fit they only just got over the line.

Would have been interesting if South didn't get those injuries.

People weren't kidding about Wundke's weight does he get half price meals at the Eagles Bar and Bistro cause he he is a big boy!!!!!!

Must say if there was a positive out of the day was to hear the South supporters give it most of the day to Wundke Boyd & Ainger ....

Especially going down the race after the game. Wundke looked very uncomfortable with head down ... While Ainger gave a smile

Boyd was beaten all day by Veide !

Big chants and shouts of "show me the money !" and "who ate all the pies!"

We will take the loss but we will be back with a vengeance next week

Good effort with no bench and injured players on the field (Achee , Cross).....

If I was a eagle supporter I would not be gloating about today's win by any means .

southee wrote:Must say if there was a positive out of the day was to hear the South supporters give it most of the day to Wundke Boyd & Ainger ....

Especially going down the race after the game. Wundke looked very uncomfortable with head down ... While Ainger gave a smile

Boyd was beaten all day by Veide !

Big chants and shouts of "show me the money !" and "who ate all the pies!"

We will take the loss but we will be back with a vengeance next week

Good effort with no bench and injured players on the field (Achee , Cross).....

If I was a eagle supporter I would not be gloating about today's win by any means .

Wundke is a big boy no doubt. Was ordinary first couple of weeks but has showed his value in the last two games. Great to have a full-forward who is a reliable kick for goal for a change!

Eagles are certainly not gloating and will take any win they can get given we are missing a host of regular senior players who will hopefully be right to go next time we play South.

Panther Pack wrote:

Second Team wrote:Hey PANTHER PACK . Any smart comments today. With Norwood next week and then Port I think the party is now over. West won and South lost. Order in the footy world has been restored.

Hey mate yeah here is a comment for you to enjoy.

You are a flog of the highest order. Hope that helps you out mate

I actually said the same thing but I rose above it and took out the 'massive flogger' comment. Chin up pal.

Second Team wrote:

Panther Pack wrote:

Second Team wrote:Hey PANTHER PACK . Any smart comments today. With Norwood next week and then Port I think the party is now over. West won and South lost. Order in the footy world has been restored.

Hey mate yeah here is a comment for you to enjoy.

You are a flog of the highest order. Hope that helps you out mate

I actually said the same thing but I rose above it and took out the 'massive flogger' comment. Chin up pal.

You wanted a comment you got 1 glad you enjoyed it !