North v Central Match Review

[GWW]

My grandparents were there Mal.

Incidentally the first footballer to step on to Footy Park was Rick Schubert, father of former North player Shane. He was captain of North ressies at the time.

My former boss was the first player to kick a goal at Footy Park in an SANFL game (albeit a Reserves game). He was a ruckman playing for CD.

[SnappyTom]

Interesting to note out of this game that Clint Alleway from North Adelaide was reported for striking ?

No sure from what incident this was but it may have been when he was repeatedly punching John Griffin in the back when the big fella flew high to take a mark and landed flat on his back, taking a while to get up.

While down on the ground, clearly hurt from the big fall, Alleway, whoi was clearly frustrated, laid a couple of 'jumper punches' into the square of Griffin's back, so not sure if this is what is was for, or something else ?

His hearing will be heard tonight at AAMI from 6.30pm, just after Glenelg's Todd Grima's hearing.

Alleway not guilty.
What did Todd Grima do to get a week ban?

ST...

[Grahaml]

The only incident I can think of was that incident with Griffin. I still don't know what to make of it though. I was a long way away so it was hard to tell whether he was trying to pick him up roughly or give him a few cheap jumper punches. But why Alleway would do either at that point is beyond me. Not really much in it I didn't think.

[robranisgod]

Ist goal Barry Hearl ?
He was a damn good mark and goalkicker

Tom Zorich first mark ?
Remember the name, where did he play ?

Barry Hearl was actually a Norwood junior. North got him in a swap for Maurice Martin, son of former champion North fullback Owen Martin. It was one swap where North won easily. Hearl was a dual premiership player and Martin would have only played a handful of games for Norwood at best.

Martin had kicked 6 goals 6 behinds for North on debut, but didn't do much at all after that.

[twosheds]

Some more trivia
4/5/1974
CD 21-13
NA 16-13
Another CD victory 36 years ago to the day
This was the first game played at Footy Park in the SANFL
Was anyone at that game ?

If you barrack for NA and u r still down after last Saturdays game havagawk, page 10 todays Advertiser

I was at the game Mal with a few mates who sometimes post on this site. We all signed the visitors book and made cheeky comments (we were pretty young).

Aah yes doggies4eva, although it was a while ago I remember this game too; something about a pastie and a goal umpire rings a bell, I wonder where that book is now ?

[Big Phil]

Confirmation of Alleway getting off* the charge of striking, actually against young Doggies debutant Corey Reichert...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/grima-suspended-alleway-cleared/story-e6freckc-1225862254789

[Wedgie]

God knows how he got off being the violent thug you made him out to be BP.

[HeartBeatsTrue]

So Motlop had no case to answer?

[Wedgie]

So Motlop had no case to answer?

No, the umpire didn't even deem it worthy of a free kick at the time either.
Check out the back page of today's paper, as if that man would ever hurt another!

[Big Phil]

God knows how he got off being the violent thug you made him out to be BP.

Didn't make him out to be a voilent thug, I've actually been lucky enough to interview Clint before and I think he is a top bloke. I just pointed out the fact that he got reported and as others and myself mentioned, commented on the fact that he looked like he was playing with some frustration and agro, in what came across in a manner in which he couldn't control it at times.

I'm not 100% sure I saw the actual incident he was reported for involving young Reichert from Central and in the end it's not important because he was found not guilty. I was however happy to make mention that it was a bit of a cheap shot(s) doing what he did to Griffin when the big fella was laying flat on his back (not sure if you saw it yourself Wedgie?) which, as I originally mentioned, suggested could have been the incident for which he was reported for initially.

Anyway, not important anymore, game is over and done with, the tribunal found him not guilty and Clint is free to play the Eagles this week so I say we move on. Although, as mentioned above, interesting that Motlop wasn't cited for his 'incident' with Williams if all the first hand reports (including some from yourself Wedgie) are true. But then again, as you so rightfully point out, anyone in a photo with a cute puppie couldn't do something like what was suggested

[The Sleeping Giant]

God knows how he got off being the violent thug you made him out to be BP.

Didn't make him out to be a voilent thug, I've actually been lucky enough to interview Clint before and I think he is a top bloke. I just pointed out the fact that he got reported and as others and myself mentioned, commented on the fact that he looked like he was playing with some frustration and agro, in what came across in a manner in which he couldn't control it at times.

I'm not 100% sure I saw the actual incident he was reported for involving young Reichert from Central and in the end it's not important because he was found not guilty. I was however happy to make mention that it was a bit of a cheap shot(s) doing what he did to Griffin when the big fella was laying flat on his back (not sure if you saw it yourself Wedgie?) which, as I originally mentioned, suggested could have been the incident for which he was reported for initially.

Anyway, not important anymore, game is over and done with, the tribunal found him not guilty and Clint is free to play the Eagles this week so I say we move on. Although, as mentioned above, interesting that Motlop was cited for his 'incident' with Williams if all the first hand reports (including some from yourself Wedgie) are true !!??

Was or wasn't?

[Wedgie]

I saw dozens of worse incidents BP, I enjoy your work but it is apparant to most you tend to see things for one side than the other and will over dramatise incidents involving players not wearing red, white and blue.
Yes I did see it and Clinton didn't "repeatedly punch" anyone to the back hnce why he wasn't reported for that incident.

[Big Phil]

Was or wasn't?

WASN'T

Still waking up this morning and not typing properly, have edited accordingly...

[Wedgie]

Nice edit BP, why exactly is it interesting a player want cited who didn't even give away a free kick in the incident. What is intereting is the amount of incidents you seem to find or make mention of that don't wear red, white and blue. You might want to start opening up your other eye if you want to have any credibility in the media. If that's too hard for you then don't make mention of anything.

[Big Phil]

I saw dozens of worse incidents BP, I enjoy your work but it is apparant to most you tend to see things for one side than the other and will over dramatise incidents involving players not wearing red, white and blue.
Yes I did see it and Clinton didn't "repeatedly punch" anyone to the back hnce why he wasn't reported for that incident.

Fair enough Wedgie...

I didn't suggest Alleway SHOULD have been reported for repeatedly punch Griffin in the back, I just suggested that COULD have been the incident he was reported for, not being 100% sure I actually saw the 'real' incident he was cited for.

No over dramatisation mate, just calling it how I see it. I have been one of the first to admit that blokes like the Gowans' boys overstep the mark (not literally, although that is an issue I feel they get away with) pretty much every second week and they get away with just as many things that are equal or worse than the Alleway situation.

Just thought it was a bit weak of Clint to do this and it did seem out of character, but hey, when we are frustrated, which Clint clearly was, we all seem to vent in different ways. Respect your opinion mate and will take it on board, like I said earlier, reckon we just move on now.

[Big Phil]

Nice edit BP, why exactly is it interesting a player want cited who didn't even give away a free kick in the incident. What is intereting is the amount of incidents you seem to find or make mention of that don't wear red, white and blue. You might want to start opening up your other eye if you want to have any credibility in the media. If that's too hard for you then don't make mention of anything.

Because from all reports, including some of your own North supporters mate, it was apparently 'appalling and disgusting' what Motlop did ? I can't comment any further on it than that because I didn't see the incident first hand, I had a grandstand pylon blokcing my view, so I'll leave it at that. Like I said, I take on board what you have to say and don't see any more reason to continue the conversation about it because it is NOW an non event.

[Wedgie]

Quick BP, call the cops on those thugs from Prospect now!

(I wish they were thugs as opposed to being soft as butter)

[Big Phil]

Quick BP, call the cops on those thugs from Prospect now!

(I wish they were thugs as opposed to being soft as butter)

Okay Wedgie, I'm on to it now, point taken mate...

What's the number for 911

"Over and Out" on this thread for me

[HeartBeatsTrue]

I think BP is unbiased in his opinions.

Dont know what Wedgie is on about here.

Going by comments on here about the Motlop incident I too wondered why it wasnt cited.

[sjt]

Nice edit BP, why exactly is it interesting a player want cited who didn't even give away a free kick in the incident. What is intereting is the amount of incidents you seem to find or make mention of that don't wear red, white and blue. You might want to start opening up your other eye if you want to have any credibility in the media. If that's too hard for you then don't make mention of anything.

BP made a comment on the reason he believed Alleway may have been reported. The guy was reported what's bias about that?
Numerous postings on here referred to the Motlop incident. One suggesting in the AFL he'd get a month, was that somehow bias?
Plenty of citings have been made, even after no free had been given at the time. The two incidents mentioned were a topical part of the game discussed. I think most of BPs posts have been well balanced, taking into account he's a Central supporter.
But your entitled to your opinion, and I'd guess it's a minority one.