by JK » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:00 pm
by northerner » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:05 pm
by southee » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:05 pm
by Brett » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:09 pm
bulldogproud wrote:Brett wrote:bulldogproud wrote:bulldogproud wrote:Dear Brett,
Would you please let us know what those three things are?
Cheers
Dear Brett, having just beaten the team you stated just a few weeks ago were outright premiership favourites, could you please enlighten us as to where Central are... and those three things you alluded to that have us where we are.
Just asking for a friend
Fantastic effort by our boys... I would much rather have a team who try all day than a team of champions who don't seem to get the best out of themselves.
Enjoy the night, fellow Doggies... there is still hope in the red, white and blue!
Dear BP. Did I say "outright" favourites? I certainly would have thought with the list they have they should be a contender. I think most would agree with that.
No idea where Centrals are at but thanks for asking me , very nice of you.
Dear Brett,
I agree; with the list they have, Norwood should be safely in the top four, not battling to make it.
However, you stated last week that Central are 'where they are at' for three clear reasons, but didn't provide any reasoning. I, and a number of Central supporters, am generally interested in knowing what the three reasons you were alluding to are.
Anyway, now back to the game:
A number of people (including Central supporters) stated the club was going backwards by having Butch take the field again. I think he proved today that he very much still has great ability... as well as excellent leadership. IMHO, I thought he was worth returning to the team because of his leadership but I didn't know if he would have performances in him like the one he did today. I am so glad he does... and I pray he continues next season too.
I was very impressed with the cool head of Chris Olsson today. Against his former club, he kicked two very critical goals in the last quarter. I am confident he will sleep well tonight!
Perhaps strange to say, but I did feel a bit sorry for Norwood today. They were perhaps hard done by at the end of the third quarter when Benny Nason (in his best game for the season) was credited with a goal that appeared to be kicked after the siren. However, the rule does say that the quarter ends when the umpire in charge 'hears' the siren... so it was there, but very lucky! One second later and it may not have been counted.
I also felt the game changed a bit when their captain, Matt Panos, limped off early in the last quarter. He had been very damaging early in the game and his injury no doubt unsettled the side.
A very happy Doggie here as today was a real 'all played well' performance. The boys showed they still have belief.. and will hopefully go onwards and upwards from here.
Cheers
by JK » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:13 pm
northerner wrote:So very pleased for Ben Nason... has anyone had such a roller coaster ride as he? A good fit for the game plan that Andrews is trying to instil.
A question for Redleg followers... were any of you surprised at what Chris Olsson served up today? He has been impressive this year with his fwd 50 defensive efforts but 2day he showed his attacking flair.
I am sure he was always struggling to get into a strong Nwd line up but I reckon he might be better than the Legs coaching group gave credit for...
by bulldogproud » Sat Sep 05, 2020 9:21 pm
southernbulldog wrote:Absolutely agree about Butch what a difference he makes when he is left forward and not used up the ground or as a backup ruckman .Would love him to go around again next year .
by Mr Fuller » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:01 pm
by nwdfanparade » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:12 pm
bulldogproud wrote: Perhaps strange to say, but I did feel a bit sorry for Norwood today. They were perhaps hard done by at the end of the third quarter when Benny Nason (in his best game for the season) was credited with a goal that appeared to be kicked after the siren. However, the rule does say that the quarter ends when the umpire in charge 'hears' the siren... so it was there, but very lucky! One second later and it may not have been counted.
by northerner » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:17 pm
Mr Fuller wrote:Like I said a couple of weeks ago when Centrals lost by a couple of goals to the eagles and a number of doggies supporters were going hysterical about how putrid the team is...........they aren't that bad. From the matches I have seen your team seems to be highly competitive for half a match or so then fall off in one flat quarter and this costs you the match. With such a young team that is bound to happen. But against the eagles i saw quite a few of those youngster who certainly have got a lot of ability. And this is complemented by four or five reasonably good veterans. I knew it would all come together at some stage and I wasn't surprised you got a win against an inconsistent norwood.
Who might get drafted from the doggies squad this year? Perhaps only Durdin? If the bulk of that squad stays together and you recruit at least two experienced players who can immediately contribute then with natural progression of those youngsters i reckon your team could rapidly rise next year and jag many more wins.
by smac » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:25 pm
by northerner » Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:30 pm
smac wrote:So the sky hasn't fallen? Shock me .
The only issue in the last few weeks is the negative supporters are happy. They don't deserve it!
by StrayDog » Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:43 am
Yep, although I said nothing at the time, I remember that quote from round 6:-Mr Fuller wrote:Like I said a couple of weeks ago when Centrals lost by a couple of goals to the eagles and a number of doggies supporters were going hysterical about how putrid the team is...........they aren't that bad.
Mr Fuller wrote:For all the moaning from some of the Centrals supporters on here I expected to come against a rabble.
by Groucho » Sun Sep 06, 2020 1:19 am
Groucho wrote:Central 8 points
northerner wrote:smac wrote:So the sky hasn't fallen? Shock me .
The only issue in the last few weeks is the negative supporters are happy. They don't deserve it!
Cue Groucho .....
by twosheds » Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:41 am
StrayDog wrote:Yep, although I said nothing at the time, I remember that quote from round 6:-Mr Fuller wrote:Like I said a couple of weeks ago when Centrals lost by a couple of goals to the eagles and a number of doggies supporters were going hysterical about how putrid the team is...........they aren't that bad.Mr Fuller wrote:For all the moaning from some of the Centrals supporters on here I expected to come against a rabble.
I'm not trying to cut into you here but I will go off topic and address a couple of things, at least as I see them.
I'm pretty sure no-one was "going hysterical" about anything, certainly not beyond well expected posting form of perhaps one regular username's 'negativity' which has been ripped into more than once on this forum. Comments from a couple of others at the time about the pending margin, while not entirely fair, probably not that unreasonable given the very large percentage and table gaps. Worth noting that a few supporters from other clubs also had us down for a hiding as well.
Perhaps also worth noting that you and smac were challenged by one of your own fans with the suggestion that Centrals only out-scored the Eagles in the last three quarters due to having two quarters to one "with a five goal gale" - which was a gross exaggeration. (Mid to high 20 k's blowing predominately 10 to 4 across the ground, favouring the southern end by two to three goals at most.)
While under no illusions, I think you'll find that most of our supporter base do understand and accept that this year was for building and learning. 'whufc' has more or less said this directly.
Without recalling the exact words, former SA Footy and Footy SA poster, 'topsywaldron' once made an excellent comment about the importance of self awareness in going forward. I think that's where we're at.
For years, 'northerner' always has presented look for the constructive angle without dolling things up. 'Bulldogproud' always keen to give the lads well deserved applause and not afraid to challenge others when needed. A number of others I could mention from within our own ranks, a number of generously constructive contributions also from other club's supporters - including yourself - which is awesome.
A couple of hard fought wins on the board and a real chance to keep the spoon away from us for a 43rd consecutive year.
Go 'Dogs.
by nwdfanparade » Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:12 pm
by Hazydog » Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:39 pm
by Brett » Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:07 pm
Hazydog wrote:Only 1500 odd listed as the attendance yesterday. Thought there were more than that although maybe we have forgotten what 2.5 looks like?
by Jim05 » Mon Sep 07, 2020 8:51 am
by gazzamagoo » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:03 am
by whufc » Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:27 am
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