Rd 13 Norwood v West Post Game Reviews

[Adelaide Hawk]

There is absolutely no spirit in this 'Legs team, they seem to be playing as individuals, don't do any of the hard things and don't run, and if Soda's 3Q time report on Hill is correct, then he's completely lost the players.

Norwood supporters have been telling people that for weeks. Nothing new so far as we're concerned. I just cannot watch Norwood play any more, it is just too frustrating and I derive no pleasure from it whatsoever.

How next year going to pan out of Hill stays with the restrictions for recruiting etc ?

Make no mistake. Hill will not be coaching Norwood in 2010. What most supporters can't understand is why he is still coaching us at the moment.

As for recruitment, that is actually the least of our problems right now. The word going around is only one Norwood board member was at the Norwood Oval today, the rest apparently were at the Crows game, no doubt enjoying their free entertainment as SANFL officials. If this is true, they should be sacked immediately.

[Sam_goUUUdogs]

I wouldn't be to surprised if Westies managed to sneak into the 5.

Nup no chance, six of their last eight games are against Sturt x 2, North x 2, Glenelg and Centrals. Other two games are Eagles and Port.

Expect them to make the finals next year when they play Port, Norwood, South and Centrals 3 times.

Six easy wins

In fairness to West though, they did push Glenelg and North for 3 qtr's just recently, and given the fact they look to be on the improve, who knows? They may be able to cause a few upsets towards the end of the season, and with the competition being so even this year, all it takes is a side above them to be off their game for a couple weeks and Westies could well find themselves in serious contention for a top 5 finish.

[Adelaide Hawk]

In fairness to West though, they did push Glenelg and North for 3 qtr's just recently, and given the fact they look to be on the improve, who knows? They may be able to cause a few upsets towards the end of the season, and with the competition being so even this year, all it takes is a side above them to be off their game for a couple weeks and Westies could well find themselves in serious contention for a top 5 finish.

West are definitely on the improve, but not that much. If you saw today's game you wouldn't think they could push for a spot in the top 5, but I guess anything is possible. As much as it hurts to say this, West beat nobody today.

[Big Phil]

FINAL SCORE:

West Adelaide: 2.5 6.6 10.9 14.10 = 94

Norwood: 3.3 6.4 8.6 11.9 = 75



RESULT:

West Adelaide by 19 points



GOAL KICKERS:

West: S.Hassan 4.0, D.Webb 3.0, R.Willits 2.3, F.Caruso 2.1, T.Langford 2.0, S.Munn 1.0, J.Ezard, G.Rowe 0.2, S.Bailey, D.Piasente 0.1

Norwood: S.Rowe 4.0, J.Vlatko 3.2, J.Donohue, L.Nitschke, S.Phillips, D.Trotter 1.0, L.Jericho 0.2, B.Zorzi, K.McGuinness, A.Lee 0.1, Rushed 0.2



BETTER PLAYERS:

West: B.Davies, S.Hassan, S.Munn, D.Webb, S.Bailey, R.Willits, D.Piasente, D.Caire, M.Lobbe, D.Cupido

Norwood: B.Zorzi, J.Gallagher, D.Trotter, N.Duigan, J.Vlatko, S.Doyle, S.Rowe



Well done to West Adelaide on a solid win today, will now guarentee them they will not win their 5th wooden spoon in a row. It was certanly not the most entertaining of games to watch this afternoon, but there were some half decent passages of play scattered throughout the course of the game. No doubt whatsoever that Westies are a side on the improve and Andy Collins is great for that club and the SANFL.

Norwood's season is now surely over in terms of finals aspirations and I honestly can't see how Trevor Hill will be at the helm of the Redlegs in 2010, let alone see out the rest of 2009. Have been super impressed with Northern Bullants recruit Bronik Davies for the Bloods and thought he was in the race for BOG with Sal Hassan today, who kicked a great goal after a diving effort to smother a Norwood kick just on the 50 arc.

Young Daniel Webb from the Bloods is a very exciting talent and sadly for West fans, I don't think they'll see much more of him after this year, unless he gets drafted by an Adelaide based AFL club. Thought Simon Munn was good for the winners today as well and Stephen Bailey won plenty of it again with over 30 possessions. Matthew Lobbe tried hard in ruck all day by himself today and I like the way young Daniel Caire breaks the lines with his attck on the footy and through run and carry.

Fort Caruso showed some real class on a few occassions and is one of the true rovers in this league, really gets front and square well and finishes off in front of goal also. Former skipper David Piasente had some good moments as well and whilst he didn't have his kicking boots on today (as is the case most weeks) Ryan Willits was a great target in the forward lines, just needs to make the most of his opportunities in front of goal.

Not many positives to take out of the game from a Norwood perspective. Their forward line seemed to function okay at times today with Rowe and Vlatko kicking 7 goals between them, but no one else really bobbed up and there were too many quiet games from some of the experienced players. I didn't see any passion from Norwood today and more often than not, their skill excecution was deplorable and not even Division 5 or 6 level.

It didn't help for the Legs losing Bryce Campbell and Dean Terlich before the opening bounce but that is not an excuse for a side clearly showing no faith in themselves, their system, their club and their coach. Trevor Hill surely is not the man to coach the Norwood Football Club to their next premiership and would think he surely is on his last legs, pardon the pun.

Brett Zorzi can again hold his head high and never gave in and like I said above Sam Rowe and Jamie Vlatko provided good targets up front. Skipper James Gallagher had plenty of it as usual and Stephen Doyle probably dominated the hit out count but still doesn't do enough around the grounds. Nick Duigan provided some good run from half back and Nick Jackman did a couple of nice things but Norwood simply had too many passengers which has been the story of their season.

Surely finals are now beyond the Legs and they should now stop allowing underperforming name players to continually keep their spot in the side. I guess the only problem for Norwood is that their reserves are bottom of the ladder so it would be fair to say the depth just isn't there. Great signs ahead for West Adelaide and I certainly think the club and their supporters can look ahead to the next few seasons with great optimism.

[JK]

Only watched the game on TV today - should be ashamed to say I found something else to do with my time but Im not.

Norwood served up their usual stuff, but there's no surprise in that ... To concentrate just on Norwood's deficiencies would be unfair to a determined opponent.

I admire what's going on at Westies, and would give anything to see a team wearing Red and Blue play like terriers, whether they be in front or behind, as the Bloods do.

They've suffered for quite some time and whilst no doubt they'll need to add some polish, you can't question their honesty and endeavour and as supporters, thats all you can ask for as a starting point.

Well done Bloods, hope you continue to grow and give the 5 a shake.

PS: Bloods fans, can you can please take Luke Jericho back (you can keep the money lol)?

[Thiele]

PS: Bloods fans, can you can please take Luke Jericho back (you can keep the money lol)?

Nah you can keep him

[dedja]

Bloods fans, can you can please take Luke Jericho back (you can keep the money lol)?

While you're at it, throw in Kris Massie to sweaten the deal ...

[Sojourner]

Getting Sal Hassan back to the WAFC has made a massive amount of difference to their side this year, he is a class player and plays very much for the jumper of the club.

Westies keep chipping away and improving, Andy Collins came to the club with a three year plan and two years in it would appear that he is getting at least some results towards making a side that had won five spoons in a row competitive. Good luck to them, it at least provides a window for South to look through that things can be changed with the right people and hard work put in to the club.

[dedja]

Absolutely Sojourner, and if South had kept their nerve with Jack, we might be talking the same way about the Panthers this year.

[JK]

Getting Sal Hassan back to the WAFC has made a massive amount of difference to their side this year, he is a class player and plays very much for the jumper of the club.

Westies keep chipping away and improving, Andy Collins came to the club with a three year plan and two years in it would appear that he is getting at least some results towards making a side that had won five spoons in a row competitive. Good luck to them, it at least provides a window for South to look through that things can be changed with the right people and hard work put in to the club.

Good call on Hassan mate, I agree with that from what I've seen.

[Bully]

another week another loss for the legs....

[grassroots31]

Last two weeks completely outplayed by basic game plans

last week fumble ball..Port blast long

this week..flood, make error...break

The only issue with giving Hill an early release now is that there is no one who could step up...

Simply embarrassing and non competitive

[Dutchy]

anyone know what game was on after todays game at the Parade? Im sure I saw a team warming up after the League game?

[Thiele]

anyone know what game was on after todays game at the Parade? Im sure I saw a team warming up after the League game?

u/18s Norwood vs West

[FlyingHigh]

Bloods fans, can you can please take Luke Jericho back (you can keep the money lol)?

While you're at it, throw in Kris Massie to sweaten the deal ...

Plus McGuiness. It is obvious some of these players think they are better than what Hill has to tell them because they have played in the AFL.

[mr o]

great to see alot of improvment in the the bloods side. we are still not a top five side as yet, but if we can keep our core group of players , i am sure the only way is up under coach andy collins. the teams you saw warming up after the leage side dutchy was the under eighteens.

[Thiele]

Off Topic Sorry.

Thought todays game should of been played tomorrow and the Port North game Today.

My reasoning. Most norwood Suppoters are Crows so they would been at Aami. The crowd looked small today. Most Magpies supporters are Power supporters. With Power being live tomorrow it might be a small crowd at Alberton

[dedja]

Off Topic Sorry.

Thought todays game should of been played tomorrow and the Port North game Today.

My reasoning. Most norwood Suppoters are Crows so they would been at Aami. The crowd looked small today. Most Msgpies supporters are Power supporters. With Power being live tomorrow it might be a small crowd at Alberton

Some Norwood board members had the same thinking apparently

[Mark_Beswick]

I noted some posts about recruiting for 2010 re Norwood - What was norwoods ban for recruiting next year for the Slaray Cap Breach - Correct me if I am wrong (and I often am), Norwood couldnt recruit outside their zone next year? I dont know if that extended to the mini-draft though

[Adelaide Hawk]

I noted some posts about recruiting for 2010 re Norwood - What was norwoods ban for recruiting next year for the Slaray Cap Breach - Correct me if I am wrong (and I often am), Norwood couldnt recruit outside their zone next year? I dont know if that extended to the mini-draft though

Norwood can still recruit, it just can't sign anyone until March 2010. As I said, recruitment is not our biggest problem right now.