Round 15 Eagles v Sturt Match Review

[whufc]

How did Petrenko play today.

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I don't know really, I think our tackling was better today than it has been of late. Plus breaking the game open when necessary is a handy trait to have - Central do it so well.

whufc, he was in and out of the play, I didn't notice him too much.

[Big Phil]

Yes, lets get back to the footy. Which was played with very few incidents, and was quite fair all round.

While we were benefitted again from inaccurate kicking by the opposition, you can only do what you do with your goalkicking. I thought we played better than last week, however some disposals were shocking. There was some interesting parallels with last week, the most striking was the 9.5 to 6.11 3QT scoreline. Last week, it was 9.3 to 6.10.

Ben Grieger did the captains role of greeting the umpires and Jade Sheedy in the middle before the game - it being his 50th. The two legends who were in the middle to toss the coin are on the Best of Both Worlds cover - Bob Hank and Malcolm Blight.

Jade Sheedy let the milestone man, Ben Nelson in his 200th, toss the coin on behalf of the Double Blues Spelly...

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Yes, lets get back to the footy. Which was played with very few incidents, and was quite fair all round.

While we were benefitted again from inaccurate kicking by the opposition, you can only do what you do with your goalkicking. I thought we played better than last week, however some disposals were shocking. There was some interesting parallels with last week, the most striking was the 9.5 to 6.11 3QT scoreline. Last week, it was 9.3 to 6.10.

Ben Grieger did the captains role of greeting the umpires and Jade Sheedy in the middle before the game - it being his 50th. The two legends who were in the middle to toss the coin are on the Best of Both Worlds cover - Bob Hank and Malcolm Blight.

Jade Sheedy let the milestone man, Ben Nelson in his 200th, toss the coin on behalf of the Double Blues Spelly...

I stand corrected. I thought Nelson would have been there; I thought of Sheedy 'cause he's captain. Well done to Ben on 200 matches; he has the longest spanning career out of any SANFL player. Another good example of dedication like his good friend Tim Weatherald.

[wedgetail]

Thought the Eags played to a specific plan today to stop sturts run and legspeed which has worried us in 2008 and 2009 and was perhaps part of the reason why the game was ugly at times. The Eags players commented that the game was very physical and the Eags seemed to be intent on causing stoppages to prevent sturts frew flowing footy.
Thought Guifreda 'The Junkyard Dog' was terrific today. A player with limited ability who gives 100%.
Rimmington getting back to last years form and Jarrad and Mc Kenzie showing better form.
Thought the turning point was the last quarter last week against North when we started to play better footy and that continued on today.

[Aerie]

How did Petrenko play today.

Struggled to get in to the game. Started forward and ended up back after some time in the midfield. Doubt he'll get a call up based on that performance.

[smithy]

Yes, lets get back to the footy. Which was played with very few incidents, and was quite fair all round.

While we were benefitted again from inaccurate kicking by the opposition, you can only do what you do with your goalkicking. I thought we played better than last week, however some disposals were shocking. There was some interesting parallels with last week, the most striking was the 9.5 to 6.11 3QT scoreline. Last week, it was 9.3 to 6.10.

Ben Grieger did the captains role of greeting the umpires and Jade Sheedy in the middle before the game - it being his 50th. The two legends who were in the middle to toss the coin are on the Best of Both Worlds cover - Bob Hank and Malcolm Blight.

Jade Sheedy let the milestone man, Ben Nelson in his 200th, toss the coin on behalf of the Double Blues Spelly...

I stand corrected. I thought Nelson would have been there; I thought of Sheedy 'cause he's captain. Well done to Ben on 200 matches; he has the longest spanning career out of any SANFL player. Another good example of dedication like his good friend Tim Weatherald.

Tim was at the game watching Spelly.
Ben was at Tims 300th earlier.
2 great mates.

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Yes, lets get back to the footy. Which was played with very few incidents, and was quite fair all round.

While we were benefitted again from inaccurate kicking by the opposition, you can only do what you do with your goalkicking. I thought we played better than last week, however some disposals were shocking. There was some interesting parallels with last week, the most striking was the 9.5 to 6.11 3QT scoreline. Last week, it was 9.3 to 6.10.

Ben Grieger did the captains role of greeting the umpires and Jade Sheedy in the middle before the game - it being his 50th. The two legends who were in the middle to toss the coin are on the Best of Both Worlds cover - Bob Hank and Malcolm Blight.

Jade Sheedy let the milestone man, Ben Nelson in his 200th, toss the coin on behalf of the Double Blues Spelly...

I stand corrected. I thought Nelson would have been there; I thought of Sheedy 'cause he's captain. Well done to Ben on 200 matches; he has the longest spanning career out of any SANFL player. Another good example of dedication like his good friend Tim Weatherald.

Tim was at the game watching Spelly.
Ben was at Tims 300th earlier.
2 great mates.

I heard that on the radio ; Gavin Chaplin was also an onlooker for Centrals' preparation for next week too.

[Mickyj]

This was the most infuriating game I've been to this season. Sturt were diabolical and I was utterly embarrassed by what was yet another example of completely inept and pathetic football. I do not enjoy sitting there watching my team cough up 2 points to a team that in my opinion were at best pretty average, but on the whole generally rubbish for most of the match. I can only presume that what I saw from Torrens today was the type of football that saw them lose the grannie by 20 goals a few years back. In my opinion and its just mine, but I thought Torrens lacked urgency and lacked any real desire to win, what they did have was a game plan they could execute when unencumbered and they did show steel to ignore Sturt's complete control of the game at times and just suck it up and hit back with a couple of goals when the time came. Now if that sounds really harsh on Torrens, then just think about where that leaves Sturt as the hopeless, p*** poor side that went down by 26 points?

Sturt were diabolical. They once again showed me that the crappy, stupid decision making and poor skills that has plagued most of their games this year has not left them like we (as supporters) had hoped after a few positive performances. Sturt once again threw away possession at times when they weren't really under that much pressure. They were shocking with regards to shooting for goal, 7.18 pretty much says it, but geez the misses were just unbelievable. No one minds missing shots under pressure or on tight angles, but Sturt were slotting through points from positions where it was harder to do so than get a goal. Snaps from 1 metre out, yes 1 metre out, that didn't even trouble the scoreboard but went out on the full. I could have handled losing this game if Torrens had played fast furious football, but they were boring and mediocre, yet were never in real danger of losing. So again, being harsh on them, but really more annoyed that I can't have any faith in them beating Centrals in the finals.

For Sturt, game over, sick of saying that one week and then thinking we're alive the next, but that game proved we've gone nowhere fast and in my opinion, I think Norman should be sacked come seasons end.

... that might seem like a VERY severe backlash against the coach who took us to the Grand Final last season, but I'm starting to think the players must have done that and not him, as where is that motivational prowess now?

No game plan. No forward movement. No idea.

Based on what I saw today, I can't even be bothered going to see them the next couple of weeks. This season is far worse than the majority of the spooner years back in the 1990's.

CSBOWES besides your teams woeful goal kicking attempts today.Part of the eagles determination could be put down to what was said on AA in the sports show this week by the player named on Sturts banner.
Something along the line of we thrashed South last week and this week in my 200 we play a mediocre team.
Perhaps that player on the banner should have watched what he says in the media .

Its nice to be back normal and beat sturt at Fortress Woodville

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I didn't read that post before (too long); and it came to mind that if our 2004 GF result is comparable to this years matches - we've won 8 games now with matches similar to this, what does it say about the competition as a whole?

[PhilH]

As we speak ... win puts Eagles in 3rd over Glenelg by percentage

Norwood 2nd - 8-5 53.66
Eagles 3rd - 8-5 52.67
Glenelg 4th - 8-4 52.36

Obvously Glenelg with a game in hand can leap into outright 2nd with a win Sunday v South @ Noarlunga as expected. One set of odd I saw at the Bays at $1.04, South @ $10.00

Sets up for a massive game next Sunday @ The Parade - Norwood v Eagles with the winner getting the inside running on a double chance berth.

[Big Phil]

Was an interesting game, the Eagles certainly played the better football, particularly over 4 quarters...

The highlight for me though was when I was leaving the ground after the game, I had someone very recognisable come up to me and ask me a question...

"Excuse me sir, do you have a motor vehicle" was asked of me...

It was legend Eagles supporter Ernie who of course has been a part of the Woodville Oval furniture for a very long time...

He asked me whether I could take him to the Woodville Train station as he missed his bus and only had 15 minutes before the train arrived, ensuring he'd get home to Glenelg before dark.

I felt obliged to give the man a lift and was so glad I did. We introduced ourselves to each other and he was chuffed when I told him I knew who he was. We talked about the Eagles win and he asked me who I followed.

When I told him Central, he was quick to tell me about the 2006 GF but humbly said 2004 was good for my team. He is a very switched man at 78 years old and was very very grateful and apreciative of me giving him a lift.

Might sound a little bit silly I know, but that was the highlight of my day, meeting the great man and I was just pleased I could assist in making sure he got to the station safely, but I felt like it was my good deed for the day.

Back to the game, I was very impressed with ZPatrick Guffrieda today, is very hard at it and played well for the victors.

[catchisthecry]

Scotty Lewis sensational again!
Magarey medal chance?? Umps will love the flowing dreadlocks

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What's dissapointing also about the events that unfolded, was that just prior to the bounce I made mention of how nice it was of a couple of Eagles supporters to help the Sturt cheersquad with Ben Nelson's 200 Game banner and that it is a good community feel about the SANFL, then something like this goes and happens, not good at all.

You jinxer! By the way, that is a lovely story about Ernie; he really is a gentleman and an icon of the SANFL as a loyal supporter.

[Voice]

What's dissapointing also about the events that unfolded, was that just prior to the bounce I made mention of how nice it was of a couple of Eagles supporters to help the Sturt cheersquad with Ben Nelson's 200 Game banner and that it is a good community feel about the SANFL, then something like this goes and happens, not good at all.

You jinxer! By the way, that is a lovely story about Ernie; he really is a gentleman and an icon of the SANFL as a loyal supporter.

Interesting you mention that BP as nobody actually invited the eagles supporters to come with us. They just kind of appeared
Didn't have a problem with it but it was strange nonetheless.
Also, your comments on Ernie are great. I always make a point of saying hello to him. Great to see Alex there today also. Hadn't seen him for a couple of weeks and was hoping he was ok.

[goraw]

I would appreciate if the mods could stop discussion on the incident. it is being looked at by the Eagles as they have been advised by Weslo staff that the eagles player incited the trouble with some stupid words as csbowes has mentioned.
I am dissapointed in myself and the cheer squad for reacting to
what was said and apologise to all footy supporters at the game.

u devil u:)

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Scotty Lewis sensational again!
Magarey medal chance?? Umps will love the flowing dreadlocks

James Allan will win it. They love him more, and who can blame them - he's miles in front on disposals. And Eagles and Magareys' don't mix. Lindsay Head was the last Eagle to win it - 47 years ago! And Malcolm Blight was the only Woodville player to win one - 38 years ago! 38 years since anyone associated with Woodville or West Torrens or the current WWT side won it.

[hottie]

Not a great standard but it just sums up Sturts year,missing so many chances.Thought Thompson,Lewis and Jarred played well,cant believe how many opposition coaches allow Jarred to play the sweeper role,his disposal is first class.

[NFC]

I forgot to mention Thompson. He was another stand out today and has played his best footy the last two weeks in defence. Only a rookie at the Crows so we should have him for the remainder of the season, but suspect he may be upgraded at season's end. Very talented and has all the attributes.

Well said, I thought he played a great game.

For a guy of his size, he's got pretty remarkable pace and athleticism. He's just got that acceleration many would die for, and he's also really agile and likes to take them on (as we saw on his goal). Got a big future.

[Dutchy]

Talk about the game please