Round 1 LIVE scores

[CENTURION]

Phil Herden is there

[SDK]

Are you there goose ?

[sjt]

Score check please.

[SDK]

Eagles 12.11
Centrals 8.4
Final Score

[Mr Fuller]

The hit on Ainger was fair so unlikely to attract umpire attention. Disappointed to see all the centrals players congratulating the centrals player after knocking out Ainger though. Ainger was able to walk off with assistance but went straight into the rooms and came back onto the ground later in the match with his arm in a sling. Presumably a dislocated shoulder or AC Joint so would expect him to miss at least 5 weeks.

As discussed, when play resumed, the centrals player kicked it to another and Grocke arrived 1 second too late with his arms out to spoil but was late and collected the player in the head with his body/arm. Its the sort of thing that happens frequently in a marking contest but the fact Grocke caused injury to hte player he will be suspended. Clumsy and late, if it was any other player he deserves 1-2 games. Given it was Grocke who presumably has points on his record, given the fact the player was stretchered and given the fact the umpires will probably over-react and view it as 'pay-back' rather than an isolate hte incident, I expect him to cop 4-5 matches.

Anyway the game was tough and hard and both teams struggled kicking against the swirling breeze to the Southern end. Thought Powell was exceptional, Bornholm did a good job, Von Bertouch was outstanding, Boyd was useful but wasn't so damaging.. Of course teh biggest surprise packet was Lachlan McGregor who bobbed up in the foward pocket with 6 or 7 goals. His run down holding the ball in the second quarter was a highlight.

Centals seemed to have a vastly different team to differnet years so wasn't sure of many of their players. However Williams seemed to get a lot of the ball, and that big forward with the sleeve tatt (Retzlaff?) looks a likely type though needs to work on his kicking. Didn't think McIntyre did a hell of a lot.

[cennals05]

The hit on Ainger was fair so unlikely to attract umpire attention. Disappointed to see all the centrals players congratulating the centrals player after knocking out Ainger though. Ainger was able to walk off with assistance but went straight into the rooms and came back onto the ground later in the match with his arm in a sling. Presumably a dislocated shoulder or AC Joint so would expect him to miss at least 5 weeks.

As discussed, when play resumed, the centrals player kicked it to another and Grocke arrived 1 second too late with his arms out to spoil but was late and collected the player in the head with his body/arm. Its the sort of thing that happens frequently in a marking contest but the fact Grocke caused injury to hte player he will be suspended. Clumsy and late, if it was any other player he deserves 1-2 games. Given it was Grocke who presumably has points on his record, given the fact the player was stretchered and given the fact the umpires will probably over-react and view it as 'pay-back' rather than an isolate hte incident, I expect him to cop 4-5 matches.

Anyway the game was tough and hard and both teams struggled kicking against the swirling breeze to the Southern end. Thought Powell was exceptional, Bornholm did a good job, Von Bertouch was outstanding, Boyd was useful but wasn't so damaging.. Of course teh biggest surprise packet was Lachlan McGregor who bobbed up in the foward pocket with 6 or 7 goals. His run down holding the ball in the second quarter was a highlight.

Centals seemed to have a vastly different team to differnet years so wasn't sure of many of their players. However Williams seemed to get a lot of the ball, and that big forward with the sleeve tatt (Retzlaff?) looks a likely type though needs to work on his kicking. Didn't think McIntyre did a hell of a lot.

He was more than a second late. Symes had clearly already taken the mark. It was extremely late and belonged back in the 80's. How many games has Grocke missed through suspension already? Could he be the next player deregistered?

Given the special treatment the Eagles seem to receive from the umpires year after year they'll probably help get him off.

[Mr Fuller]

Given the special treatment the Eagles seem to receive from the umpires year after year they'll probably help get him off.

Disagree with this. I'd love to know stats for reports and matches received at the tribunal for all the clubs but I reckon Eagles would top the list.

Crowd estimate around 2,000 which isn't great for R1 on a sunny day but not surprising given they went head to head with the Crows.

[wing man]

is Lachlan McGregor related to Ken McGregor who is now coaching Norths

[sjt]

Given the special treatment the Eagles seem to receive from the umpires year after year they'll probably help get him off.

Disagree with this. I'd love to know stats for reports and matches received at the tribunal for all the clubs but I reckon Eagles would top the list.

Crowd estimate around 2,000 which isn't great for R1 on a sunny day but not surprising given they went head to head with the Crows.

And that they're a bend over club.

[Mr Fuller]

is Lachlan McGregor related to Ken McGregor who is now coaching Norths

Doubtful given Lachlan McGregor is barely 5 foot tall.

[MatteeG]

is Lachlan McGregor related to Ken McGregor who is now coaching Norths

I fear he's the little fella who played at the bays and more recently Langhorne creek. If so another big miss by the bays.

[Big Phil]

is Lachlan McGregor related to Ken McGregor who is now coaching Norths

I fear he's the little fella who played at the bays and more recently Langhorne creek. If so another big miss by the bays.

Yes, correct. That is him...

[MightyEagles]

Given the special treatment the Eagles seem to receive from the umpires year after year they'll probably help get him off.

Disagree with this. I'd love to know stats for reports and matches received at the tribunal for all the clubs but I reckon Eagles would top the list.

Crowd estimate around 2,000 which isn't great for R1 on a sunny day but not surprising given they went head to head with the Crows.

They forget how many times that the Gowans dot reported.

[cennals05]

Hearing Symes has bad concussion and a suspected broken jaw. There is talk he will most likely have to retire from football. That could be very angry officials and supporters talk though. Either way Grocke deserves a long holiday on the sidelines.

I think someone on the Centrals website summed it up the best when he compared the incident to that of the Lockett / Cavan one.

[bulldogproud2]

The hit on Ainger was fair so unlikely to attract umpire attention. Disappointed to see all the centrals players congratulating the centrals player after knocking out Ainger though. Ainger was able to walk off with assistance but went straight into the rooms and came back onto the ground later in the match with his arm in a sling. Presumably a dislocated shoulder or AC Joint so would expect him to miss at least 5 weeks.

As discussed, when play resumed, the centrals player kicked it to another and Grocke arrived 1 second too late with his arms out to spoil but was late and collected the player in the head with his body/arm. Its the sort of thing that happens frequently in a marking contest but the fact Grocke caused injury to hte player he will be suspended. Clumsy and late, if it was any other player he deserves 1-2 games. Given it was Grocke who presumably has points on his record, given the fact the player was stretchered and given the fact the umpires will probably over-react and view it as 'pay-back' rather than an isolate hte incident, I expect him to cop 4-5 matches.

Anyway the game was tough and hard and both teams struggled kicking against the swirling breeze to the Southern end. Thought Powell was exceptional, Bornholm did a good job, Von Bertouch was outstanding, Boyd was useful but wasn't so damaging.. Of course teh biggest surprise packet was Lachlan McGregor who bobbed up in the foward pocket with 6 or 7 goals. His run down holding the ball in the second quarter was a highlight.

Centals seemed to have a vastly different team to differnet years so wasn't sure of many of their players. However Williams seemed to get a lot of the ball, and that big forward with the sleeve tatt (Retzlaff?) looks a likely type though needs to work on his kicking. Didn't think McIntyre did a hell of a lot.

Umm, Grocke was about five seconds late and charged at Symesy in the air with his elbow raised. There was definitely no intent for the ball at all from Grocke and if he gets less than six he will be a very very very lucky man. Sadly, Symesy will be out of football for quite a while with a suspected broken jaw. Have heard that it may actually be the end of Symesy's career due to this being his third serious concussion in recent times.

As for the game, defeated conclusively by a good Eagles team. They have found an excellent player in young McGregor. Sad to see the injury to Ainger but good to see him walking onto the ground at the end.
For Central, not too many bright lights. The form of Justin Hoskin was good though, as was Travis Schiller's performance. Endeavour was there from most players but the skill level was deplorable at times. Yes, some was due to excellent pressure from the Eagles but a lot came from just very poor errors.

Cheers

[Big Phil]

1/2 Time at Hickinbotham

SAFC - 7.8 (50)

WAFC 5.1 (31)

Enjoying the call on RPH tonight...

[smac]

Given the special treatment the Eagles seem to receive from the umpires year after year they'll probably help get him off.

Disagree with this. I'd love to know stats for reports and matches received at the tribunal for all the clubs but I reckon Eagles would top the list.

Crowd estimate around 2,000 which isn't great for R1 on a sunny day but not surprising given they went head to head with the Crows.

They forget how many times that the Gowans dot reported.

Go count them and get back to us.

[saintal]

3/4 time
South 11.12 to west 6.1. Enjoying following the game online from overseas, although nearing 1am. Given our inside 50 and scoring shot advantages perhaps should be further in front. Important to finish off strongly here.

[wing man]

full time @ Noarlunga
south 14.15
west 8.3

[johntheclaret]

full time @ Noarlunga
south 14.15
west 8.3

SANFL app has it at Hickinbotham