Rd10 Eagles v Norwood game review

[stampy]

good question jtc

[MagicKiwi]

Well played Norwood.

[Mickyj]

Suprise suprise we got smashed again in the middle , i guess when you hardly recruit since the flag its inevitable ! i dont know why our coach / board are so tight financially , its not like we needed alot , two or three gun mature types who hunt the ball aggressively and can give our youngsters confidence and leadership . Honestly , most of our leaders are getting on in age and there is a big gap to the kids . Poor overall planning by the club ! Its too easy to say ...oh but we are playing kids for the future etc . etc. ( centrals never say that , its all about flags ! ! ) . Im sure we are reaping what we have sown .Enough of this fairy is a joke and a poor excuse for a FOOTBALLER and playing your best forwards in the back lines whos idea of a laugh is that ! ha ha . May be we should have spent some $ $ $ $ $ $ $ .

Well I for one have always been on the side that never judges the coach neber bad mouths players.
BUT I AM SO PISSED OFF!!!
FIRSTLY lets get the tape of that shit game and make the so called players sit in a freezing cold room for 2 odd hours and make them watch their own shit .What a frigging disgrace from AFL listed delisted and wannbes and never will be's.
Secondly the coach must fall on his sword yes I am repeating myself from another post (that was tounge in cheek this is not ) Against Port fell asleep after the first 2 goals against Centrals fell asleep after 3/4 time against North fell asleep after 3/4 time against Norwood first 2 goals and then fell asleep. A pattern is emerging here .Players selected and played out of position up until this week WWT have selected 4 players who play at full forward this week 3 and 2 started down back!!
What has happened with recruiting when WWT recruit they bloody well go home after a month or so money well spent .
What is going on in the seconds nothing thats what against north after 1/4 time the seconds kicked 3 goals 9 points this week they improved after 1/4 time kicked 4 goals 10 points.No wonder the league play shit nothing to push them!!!

I am so frigging angry I am so frigging mad I never go on footy sites after a loss but that was the death of the woodville west torrens football club for 2008 .And yes the hoodoo continues years ending in 8 WWT never make the finals 1998 and now 2008!!
And just so you know it was me offering to pay a certain blonde wingmans bus fair home to victoria and I normally enjoy his games .

Bloody disgrace of a once great club it should have built something after 2006 but instead we bury them in 2008.
That's it game over
Tomorrow I go bloody fishing watch out fish I am so pissed off!!!!!
And sorry mods for the language !!!
Frigging football hate the bloody game.

[MagicKiwi]

Righto then.

[eaglesfan]

Pathetic effort by the Eagles today. We are going nowhere in 2008.

[Adelaide Hawk]

i wonder what all those norwood people who wanted trevor hill sacked after the glenelg game are saying now?

I not that excited Stampy, after all NWs last 3 wins have only been against sides below them on the ladder....

How does that theory work when you are top of the table then?

Yes, I've never quite understood the problem with only beating sides below you. In a perfect world, if you defeat a team you would be above them on the ladder

[Aerie]

Haha I know how you feel mickyj!

A really terrible effort today. Norwood kicked with a strong wind blowing towards the cricket club in the first quarter. The legs were hopeless early and we should have made more of it early on, despite kicking against the wind. Instead, we got Norwood into the game with some shocking decisions and skills deep in defence hand gifting several goals to Norwood, who once had a sniff, suddenly grew some confidence.

The umpiring, particularly in the first quarter, was the worst umpiring I have ever seen in my life. It wrecked the game more so than the wind and the skills of the players. It was terrible for both teams.

At no stage did the Eagles look in the game. Norwood got better as the day went on, by no means were they great, but they tried harder and as a team wanted it more.

Fuller did make some changes today. Hentschel went to CHF at the 10 minute mark of the 2nd quarter and immediately kicked a goal. Petrenko was pushed up to the wing half way through the third quarter and provided some hardness at the contest which Jarrad and Hicks didn't want to do. The team was still all over the shop though and they'll have to go back to the drawing board and try something to click it into place this week. Hopefully Petrenko will be given a role in the midfield/forward line because as I've said previously, he's wasted in the back pocket.

Treeby, Passador and Powell were the only ones who could be named in the best. Fiacchi, Rimington, Petrenko and Fitzgerald tried hard. The attitude of some of the players was terrible, namely Schwarze and Jarrad who didn't look interested in being out there. That is inexusable. Grocke is out of form. Dabrowski got killed in the ruck and Roberts offers nothing.

Listening to Garry Lyon talk about what the future holds for Andrew McLeod on the way home very much applies to some of the Eagles players and the team. He mentioned if McLeod still has a burning desire to be involved in a contest he'll come out of his form slump and still has plenty to offer, if he no longer has that hunger to be involved in a scrap and fight his way through, then he's probably done. Some of our recruits have given up and gone home. All the players should have a think about it and decide what to do from here because any more efforts like that and it's not even worth rocking up.

[Mickyj]

Haha I know how you feel mickyj!

A really terrible effort today. Norwood kicked with a strong wind blowing towards the cricket club in the first quarter. The legs were hopeless early and we should have made more of it early on, despite kicking against the wind. Instead, we got Norwood into the game with some shocking decisions and skills deep in defence hand gifting several goals to Norwood, who once had a sniff, suddenly grew some confidence.

The umpiring, particularly in the first quarter, was the worst umpiring I have ever seen in my life. It wrecked the game more so than the wind and the skills of the players. It was terrible for both teams.

At no stage did the Eagles look in the game. Norwood got better as the day went on, by no means were they great, but they tried harder and as a team wanted it more.

Fuller did make some changes today. Hentschel went to CHF at the 10 minute mark of the 2nd quarter and immediately kicked a goal. Petrenko was pushed up to the wing half way through the third quarter and provided some hardness at the contest which Jarrad and Hicks didn't want to do. The team was still all over the shop though and they'll have to go back to the drawing board and try something to click it into place this week. Hopefully Petrenko will be given a role in the midfield/forward line because as I've said previously, he's wasted in the back pocket.

Treeby, Passador and Powell were the only ones who could be named in the best. Fiacchi, Rimington, Petrenko and Fitzgerald tried hard. The attitude of some of the players was terrible, namely Schwarze and Jarrad who didn't look interested in being out there. That is inexusable. Grocke is out of form. Dabrowski got killed in the ruck and Roberts offers nothing.

Listening to Garry Lyon talk about what the future holds for Andrew McLeod on the way home very much applies to some of the Eagles players and the team. He mentioned if McLeod still has a burning desire to be involved in a contest he'll come out of his form slump and still has plenty to offer, if he no longer has that hunger to be involved in a scrap and fight his way through, then he's probably done. Some of our recruits have given up and gone home. All the players should have a think about it and decide what to do from here because any more efforts like that and it's not even worth rocking up.

You know Aerie with the kick outs they kept doing it all day even when they came off they looked very bad .
Mackenzie should not have played he looked so out of it .
Hier should have been recalled .
Schwarze and Jarrad were not UP TO SANFL League FOOTY today in fact their around the ground kicking most of the year has been shit.What has happened to the Eagles skill levels in 2008.
This year smells very much the same as Bruce winters last year as coach the players will not play for the incumbent Coach .
BUT WE HAVE NO MICKAN waiting in the wings to replace FULLER !!!

The better players today were Treeby Passador Powell and Fiacchi, Rimington, Petrenko.
The rest of the mob were either not up to SANFL league footy or just not interested simple as that.

I still think put the guys in a freezing cold room and make them watch what we sat through today both seconds and league .
Plus make them walk or run up and down the steps in the grandstand at the end of each quarters of the game like us old arthritic fans have to!!! they might get fitter

[Dirko]

I am so frigging angry I am so frigging mad I never go on footy sites after a loss but that was the death of the west torrens football club for 2008 .

Hopefully Woodville pull something out of the fire.....

[Mickyj]

I am so frigging angry I am so frigging mad I never go on footy sites after a loss but that was the death of the west torrens football club for 2008 .

Hopefully Woodville pull something out of the fire.....

oops and fixed

[Adelaide Hawk]

A really terrible effort today. Norwood kicked with a strong wind blowing towards the cricket club in the first quarter. The legs were hopeless early and we should have made more of it early on, despite kicking against the wind. Instead, we got Norwood into the game with some shocking decisions and skills deep in defence hand gifting several goals to Norwood, who once had a sniff, suddenly grew some confidence.

Maybe the Eagles aren't that good? Afterall, Norwood ARE ahead of them on the ladder.

It always intrigues me on this forum that whenever Norwood wins a game, it's always because the opposition "let them win". Why is it never a case of "we didn't play well today because Norwood didn't allow us to"? Is it just possible that Eagles errors may have been caused by Norwood's pressure?

[Aerie]

A really terrible effort today. Norwood kicked with a strong wind blowing towards the cricket club in the first quarter. The legs were hopeless early and we should have made more of it early on, despite kicking against the wind. Instead, we got Norwood into the game with some shocking decisions and skills deep in defence hand gifting several goals to Norwood, who once had a sniff, suddenly grew some confidence.

Maybe the Eagles aren't that good? Afterall, Norwood ARE ahead of them on the ladder.

It always intrigues me on this forum that whenever Norwood wins a game, it's always because the opposition "let them win". Why is it never a case of "we didn't play well today because Norwood didn't allow us to"? Is it just possible that Eagles errors may have been caused by Norwood's pressure?

You may want to read all what I wrote so you can read and comment in context.

Norwood's first 10-15 minutes was terrible. They went sideways, fumbled and looked like I imagine they were the whole game against Glenelg. The Eagles gave Norwood 3 goals and 1 point from short kicking mistakes in the first half and from there, like I said, Norwood gained some confidence and played the better football. And no, in these instances, it wasn't the pressure of Norwood that made the Eagles players make these mistakes.

Yes, Norwood are ahead of us and yes, the Eagles aren't that good at the moment. Norwood were the better team today and the scoreboard reflected that.

[Mickyj]

A really terrible effort today. Norwood kicked with a strong wind blowing towards the cricket club in the first quarter. The legs were hopeless early and we should have made more of it early on, despite kicking against the wind. Instead, we got Norwood into the game with some shocking decisions and skills deep in defence hand gifting several goals to Norwood, who once had a sniff, suddenly grew some confidence.

Maybe the Eagles aren't that good? Afterall, Norwood ARE ahead of them on the ladder.

It always intrigues me on this forum that whenever Norwood wins a game, it's always because the opposition "let them win". Why is it never a case of "we didn't play well today because Norwood didn't allow us to"? Is it just possible that Eagles errors may have been caused by Norwood's pressure?

You may want to read all what I wrote so you can read and comment in context.

Norwood's first 10-15 minutes was terrible. They went sideways, fumbled and looked like I imagine they were the whole game against Glenelg. The Eagles gave Norwood 3 goals and 1 point from short kicking mistakes in the first half and from there, like I said, Norwood gained some confidence and played the better football. And no, in these instances, it wasn't the pressure of Norwood that made the Eagles players make these mistakes.

Yes, Norwood are ahead of us and yes, the Eagles aren't that good at the moment. Norwood were the better team today and the scoreboard reflected that.

Yes Norwood are better than the Eagles at present .
Yes the Eagles will improve .
And maybe the Eagles will win another game and Norwood will win many more games this year .

[OCT]

Maybe the Eagles aren't that good? Afterall, Norwood ARE ahead of them on the ladder.

It always intrigues me on this forum that whenever Norwood wins a game, it's always because the opposition "let them win". Why is it never a case of "we didn't play well today because Norwood didn't allow us to"? Is it just possible that Eagles errors may have been caused by Norwood's pressure?

Good post . Spot on on all your observations , including those on this forum. Well done Norwood to come back from kicking 1 goal in your last game and win is an absolute credit to you and obviously your coach. We all kick the coach when down but I never hear the congratlulations when the tables are turned. ( not just Norwood fans , North fans are the worst here). I also was pleased to see Weathers have a very good game and just maybe that form would have got him a game at Sturt ?

Well done Norwood I really hope you hold your spot in the 5 cos that would be fantastic for the SANFL.

Bayman - Will Ronnie Fuller last the saeson , has he imploded? Or maybe have the Eagles supporters imploded would be more accurate. Unbelieveable .

[Mickyj]

Maybe the Eagles aren't that good? Afterall, Norwood ARE ahead of them on the ladder.

It always intrigues me on this forum that whenever Norwood wins a game, it's always because the opposition "let them win". Why is it never a case of "we didn't play well today because Norwood didn't allow us to"? Is it just possible that Eagles errors may have been caused by Norwood's pressure?

Good post . Spot on on all your observations , including those on this forum. Well done Norwood to come back from kicking 1 goal in your last game and win is an absolute credit to you and obviously your coach. We all kick the coach when down but I never hear the congratlulations when the tables are turned. ( not just Norwood fans , North fans are the worst here). I also was pleased to see Weathers have a very good game and just maybe that form would have got him a game at Sturt ?

Well done Norwood I really hope you hold your spot in the 5 cos that would be fantastic for the SANFL.

Bayman - Will Ronnie Fuller last the saeson , has he imploded? Or maybe have the Eagles supporters imploded would be more accurate. Unbelieveable .

Well OCT the only games that the Eagles have looked really good were against Sturt and West.Eagles have yet to face south . And have lost all three home games so far.
Some Eagles players are not up to SANFL standard at present .Recruits have gone home with their tails between their legs .
I have watched every league game and all bar one reserves game this year. And believe me when I say this our players are not up to league standard .
A sad football side to watch at present .

[OCT]

Well at Thebby , coming from 5 down you looked very very good , top 3 stuff. So wgich players are not up to standard ?

[spell_check]

Well at Thebby , coming from 5 down you looked very very good , top 3 stuff. So wgich players are not up to standard ?

Certainly not Passador. No Eagles player has kicked 5 goals or more in a match 6 weeks in a row until now, and no one in the records I have in that stat from 2006 has done so either. Not even Chambers last year.

[Interceptor]

Been out all day and to see the result is a pleasant surprise

It seems the players have responded to the disgraceful match 2 weeks ago and redeemed themselves to some extent.
Been a while since Norwood have won at Woodville, so that is very good.

The players (and coach) now need to find a way to play strong football on a consistent basis, without relying on an emotional context to perform. I called for Hill's head after the Glenelg debacle and questioned his ability to get the best out of his players on a consistent basis. He is yet to prove himself in this metric, but for the club and supporters' sake, I really hope he still can.

[spell_check]

Well at Thebby , coming from 5 down you looked very very good , top 3 stuff. So wgich players are not up to standard ?

Certainly not Passador. No Eagles player has kicked 5 goals or more in a match 6 weeks in a row until now, and no one in the records I have in that stat from 2006 has done so either. Not even Chambers last year.

And looking at the Leading Goalkickers for each year, you have to go back to 2001 when Adam Richardson kicked 6, 12, 9, 5, 5 and 8 goals consecutively. This was interspersed by his appearances for the Crows. And even further back to 1994 is the last time I'm aware of a player kicking 5+ goals more than 6 weeks in a row. Scott Hodges kicked 8, 5, 11, 6, 5, 10, 7 and 5 goals between Round 18 and the Qualifying Final.

[fester69]

This is a serious question - has Passador ever won a hard ball? He got some real soft decisions in the 1st qtr. One good win does not make a season and the jury is still out on Trevor Hill IMHO. However he hope he can prove us all wrong and get Norwood back to were we belong, playing finals footy.