by goddy11 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:20 pm
by Jim05 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:20 pm
by topshelf » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:28 pm
JK wrote:Reckon one area of the Eagles game that’s gone a bit underrated is how well they withstood some serious pressure from the Bays in the 10-15 minutes before halftime. Bays jag a goal or two in that time (which imho they would have against lesser opposition) and it’s game on at halftime.
by Wedgie » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:33 pm
whybother wrote:"Geez Hayes is good on one leg!
Has to be drafted surely."
I had a quick talk with JH a year or so ago. He said that he had put up for the draft and wasn't (obviously) picked. So good outcome for Eagles. And aged 25, he may have missed his chance. More good luck for Eagles. With 6 x 3 and 1 x 2 in MM, he signalled his class.
by topshelf » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:39 pm
Wedgie wrote:Magellan wrote:What was yesterday's attendance?
22,956
by Jim05 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:43 pm
I think being two pretty “nothing” clubs at the time of the merger hasn’t helped and most new fans to the SANFL probably follow who their parents/grandparents supported.topshelf wrote:Wedgie wrote:Magellan wrote:What was yesterday's attendance?
22,956
Pretty amazing that they don't have more fans. I think i upset some on here by pointing this out before but merged club of two supporter bases, amazing success for 32 years and can barely get over 5k of support for a GF.
by topshelf » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:53 pm
Jim05 wrote:I think being two pretty “nothing” clubs at the time of the merger hasn’t helped and most new fans to the SANFL probably follow who their parents/grandparents supported.topshelf wrote:Wedgie wrote:Magellan wrote:What was yesterday's attendance?
22,956
Pretty amazing that they don't have more fans. I think i upset some on here by pointing this out before but merged club of two supporter bases, amazing success for 32 years and can barely get over 5k of support for a GF.
If they keep having success they will definitely attract new fans but I don’t ever see them being a club that has huge numbers and I’m guessing their fans could care less either just quietly
by Booney » Mon Oct 04, 2021 12:56 pm
am Bays wrote:Word at the Bay last night was that we were supposed to use the Port rooms yesterday but apparently there were still 2-3 Port players in their still getting ready for their Preliminary Final….
by whybother » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:02 pm
by southernbulldog » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:06 pm
by Brodlach » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:38 pm
Brodlach wrote:Rory Laird might end up the best IMO, he is an absolute jet. He has been in great form at the Bloods
by Aerie » Mon Oct 04, 2021 1:39 pm
by Spargo » Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:06 pm
Booney wrote:am Bays wrote:Word at the Bay last night was that we were supposed to use the Port rooms yesterday but apparently there were still 2-3 Port players in their still getting ready for their Preliminary Final….
Losing Grand Finals and thinking of Port Adelaide, we really do own your sorry arses.
by mighty_tiger_79 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:10 pm
I didn't think he was watching the game?Spargo wrote:Booney wrote:am Bays wrote:Word at the Bay last night was that we were supposed to use the Port rooms yesterday but apparently there were still 2-3 Port players in their still getting ready for their Preliminary Final….
Losing Grand Finals and thinking of Port Adelaide, we really do own your sorry arses. [emoji38]
You used to, a looooong time ago, not anymore. We beat you only 2 years ago in a GF, remember?
You’ve arguably posted more in this thread than all year in any SANFL threads combined, that would suggest something else…
You want to talk Port? Great history, much respect, won so many flags, soooooo long ago. Won nothing in the SANFL this century. AFL side has won one flag in its 25 year existence. As one club, that’s a combined 1 flag, yep 1 flag in 47 years.
Hang on to the past…
by Eagles2014 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:52 pm
wedgetail wrote:From the aftermath-
Guifreda retiring
Poole playing country footy with Von Bertouch and Nathan Batley (W A) next year.
Redden to go on for another year (opposition supporters can bag his weight all they like but he's been a major part in 3 premierships)
Great to see McNeil, Jones, Wehr, Rowe, 2020 premiership players along with Jack Lukosius and Izaak Rankine at the after party.
Jack Hayes played with a broken leg - what a superstar!
by Spargo » Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:04 pm
by Mr Fuller » Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:20 pm
Wedgie wrote:whybother wrote:"Geez Hayes is good on one leg!
Has to be drafted surely."
I had a quick talk with JH a year or so ago. He said that he had put up for the draft and wasn't (obviously) picked. So good outcome for Eagles. And aged 25, he may have missed his chance. More good luck for Eagles. With 6 x 3 and 1 x 2 in MM, he signalled his class.
Geelong will pick him up in about 6 years time.
by Mr Fuller » Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:52 pm
Aerie wrote:A brilliant 4-quarter performance by the Eagles.
I thought if the Eagles could match the bay midfield, their potency forward could provide enough to win the game. To have all of Dan and Troy Menzel and Stengle with goals in the first quarter was a great sign. Never under-estimate the work Angus Poole and Jack Firns do up forward though. Firns role didn’t just nullify Curran - he provided a genuine contest at CHF and often came out on top, every single time. His finals series was outstanding and he must be one of Sheedy’s favourite players. I thought he was next best to Jack Hayes. If that was Poole’s last game, I am very sorry to see him go. He was one of the few who always had what it takes for finals football. His courage and pressure is immense. His standards always high, he has been a wonderful player for the Eagles who I’d hope could be talked in to going around again.
The defence was impenetrable. A legacy of the set up left from the Godden era, Luke Thompson, Pat Giuffreda and Sam Rowland are often the last line and often come up with the ball. Every bit as brilliant at their defensive craft as the Menzel’s and Stengle are up forward. Luke Beecken was this years young gun who played with an inflated confidence Sheedy seems to be able to give. Jungfer and his kamikaze style and good use of the ball is a gem. Lehmann and Cameron made sure the ball was brought to ground and playing the extra tall in defence proved a good decision. On a different day, Cameron could be just as useful up forward.
Games are won in the midfield and the big triple premiership ruckman was influential in giving his midfielders first use of the ball. Tsitas, Lonergan and Sinor provide the much needed grunt a premiership winning midfield needs. Knowing Glenelg have the same caliber of players makes this win even sweeter. Knight has been brilliant and a great replacement for Foote. Mutch became better as the season progressed and had a great Grand Final and Finals series - always handy to be competent on both feet. Toumpas, I believe, is three Premiership wins from three Grand Finals and has been one of the leading possession getters on the wing in all three games. Pudney and Comma forced their way in to the league side through performance after just missing out this year. Comma looms as the new Gus Poole if Poole does retire. He is fearless.
Then there is Jack Hayes. The best player in the SANFL. The Jack Oatey medalist playing with a fracture in his leg. He leads from the front and is a force no other side has. Ruck, Ruck Rover, Centre Half Forward, he has all those old positions covered. He deserves a chance at the highest level.
The lead in the first quarter was handy. The 2nd was an arm wrestle - Glenelg did well to hold the Eagles for the first 15 minutes, the Eagles did equally well to hold Glenelg before half time. The half time wait was full of expectation of a Glenelg come back - but the Eagles through the dominant Redden, hit the scoreboard early and the tackling and smothers of Sinor in that 3rd quarter were proof Eagles weren’t letting Glenelg back in the game. The 4th quarter was pure bliss.
Back to back for the first time. The merged club now has 5 premierships and a Magarey Medallist. 1993, 2006, 2011, 2020 and 2021 sit forever alongside the flags of 1924, 1933, 1945 and 1953 at Oval Avenue. The stairway of legends continues to grow.
by am Bays » Mon Oct 04, 2021 4:58 pm
Booney wrote:am Bays wrote:Word at the Bay last night was that we were supposed to use the Port rooms yesterday but apparently there were still 2-3 Port players in their still getting ready for their Preliminary Final….
Losing Grand Finals and thinking of Port Adelaide, we really do own your sorry arses.
by DOC » Mon Oct 04, 2021 5:28 pm
Mr Fuller wrote:Wedgie wrote:whybother wrote:"Geez Hayes is good on one leg!
Has to be drafted surely."
I had a quick talk with JH a year or so ago. He said that he had put up for the draft and wasn't (obviously) picked. So good outcome for Eagles. And aged 25, he may have missed his chance. More good luck for Eagles. With 6 x 3 and 1 x 2 in MM, he signalled his class.
Geelong will pick him up in about 6 years time.
When he was at that age most likely to be drafted 19-21 he was playing predominantly as a permanent FF or CHF. There's never been ever question that he can take great contested grab but I think the knock on him was his finishing in front of goal. It was probably enough to put question marks on him. A few years on from that the team structure necessitated him spending more time in the ruck and drifting forward. It is in this role he has broken out because it allows him to continue showcasing his marking strength but also his versatility and fitness. And for whatever reason he has hugely improved his kicking for goal. I think he is definitely good enough to play AFL but history shows it is unlikely that someone in their mid-20s will be given a crack which is a shame. Good for the eagles though!
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