Norwood/Port Article on AFL website

[rsemmler]

http://afl.com.au/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsid=59398

[brent]

The clubs first met in 1878, but South Adelaide has been around just as long – and no-one hates them

[Wedgie]

The clubs first met in 1878, but South Adelaide has been around just as long – and no-one hates them

I think Phil H does!

[brent]

Also some passionate words from the AFL's media manager, good stuff

[hearts on fire]

jeeze, Warren Tredrea looks so much better in the number 16!!!!!!!!!!

[PhilH]

brent wrote:
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The clubs first met in 1878, but South Adelaide has been around just as long – and no-one hates them

I think Phil H does!

Not sure if hate is the right word Wedgie, very mixed emotions is the best way I can summarise.
I got to know too many good, long sufferring supporters down South last year to harbour resentment against them all.

The best I can do is move on and I have done this by
- Foucssing that emotion into two positive projects - the Media Guide & one with the Eagles I am keeping under wraps for now.
- Succeeding to best of my ability in my current job
- Enjoying the media work I have still retained in the SANFL, suffice to say I feel a lot better about things now the season has started (longest summer in living memory) & I get to call with John Nankivell on LifeFM each week.

My final act of closure will be to go and call a game at Noarlunga ... that will happen soon enough. Whilst most ex-players focus on their emotions to motivate them to a higher level against their old club, for me I will need to do the opposite and do the job the listeners expect, ie be rational, objective and descriptive in the broadcast of the game.

[fester69]

The article has one mistake in it, James is Phil's nephew, not his son. Good read nonetheless.

[rogernumber10]

The article has one mistake in it, James is Phil's nephew, not his son. Good read nonetheless.

It was written by a West Adelaide supporter. You should be impressed he could type, but asking that author to have complete control of facts really is asking a lot.