Brendan M wrote:Conditions were also very difficult wind wise and the Eagles adapted better - local knowledge. Norwood couldn't convert outside of 30m. Conditions also didn't help the 5 contestants vying for the little car at half time. Peter Hudson (who played at this ground once) would have struggled to land a Sherrin into a car sunroof measuring about 10 square inches from 30 metres out. Just to make it easier the 7 foot Eagles mascot was standing the mark. That car was safe!
That's an interestings point the wind has been a major issue the last few years . When it blows from that direction lots of out on the full on the far side when kicking out from full back.
And the umpires still stand looking into the sun when the balls on the grandstands side .