Rd 7 Eagles v Sturt

[cd]

With our crowds holding up as Spelly has indicated we have a big day planned at Woodville this Saturday for the clash of the round against Sturt. More details in the Eagles news thread.

Not only will our boys be battling it out on the field for two premiership points against an in form Sturt, there will also be plenty happening off the field as well;

We have our President’s Luncheon on before the game

It’s Ladies Round for the SANFL competition and our Ladies Day marquee will be located on the mound at the Northern end of the ground

Our Centro Arndale ‘Kick for Goal’ competition has jackpotted to $600

The WWTFC Trivia Night is being held at the Club from 7pm…..

So make sure you come to Woodville Oval and get involved in what is
going to be a great day.

[heater31]

hey cd how is your CEO going to handle Saturday afternoon? he works for you blokes but is a Sturt supporter

[cd]

CD the younger has been to re-education school and has seen the light!
(and has the bruises to prove it)

[Big Phil]

I'm pretty sure for Double Blues fans, you'll find Toby Thurstans has been rubbed out for 1 week by the SANFL tribunal tonight and will not be playing in this game against the Eagles.

[heater31]

I'm pretty sure for Double Blues fans, you'll find Toby Thurstans has been rubbed out for 1 week by the SANFL tribunal tonight and will not be playing in this game against the Eagles.

The puffs were never going to let him play anyway after he limped off minutes into the 2nd half with a hamstring injury so we braced ourselves for that one Philly

[Cambridge Clarrie]

I'm pretty sure for Double Blues fans, you'll find Toby Thurstans has been rubbed out for 1 week by the SANFL tribunal tonight and will not be playing in this game against the Eagles.

No loss IMO.

Very overrated player.

[Big Phil]

Toby Thurstans was actually let off at the tribunal last night so if his hammy is right, he will play

[LBT]

Toby Thurstans was actually let off at the tribunal last night so if his hammy is right, he will play

"I hate it when the media get it wrong"

[sturtpeter]

Eagles have been in good form.

Sturt should rise to this huge challenge and just get over the line in what should be a great contest.

Sturt by 14 points and Chambo to kick 6.

[Big Phil]

Toby Thurstans was actually let off at the tribunal last night so if his hammy is right, he will play

"I hate it when the media get it wrong"

Well I was only going by Daniel Thomas and Duane Massey talking in behind me at AAMI Stadium last night when I was watching state training.

I did say "I think he was rubbed out" based on what I overheard so perhaps he did recived a 1 game ban but it was reduced to a reprimand as he had a good record...

[Voice]

Speaking of crowds, we have set a few post 1996 match bests this season already:

4,489 in Round 1 - 2nd best crowd ever between Central and Eagles at Elizabeth, best is 5,710 in Round 23 1993.
2,641 in Round 3 - best post 1996 crowd between Eagles and Glenelg at Woodville, best since Round 4 1996 - 3,199.
3,343 in Round 6 - best post 1996 crowd between North and Eagles at Prospect, best since Round 24 1994 - 3,766.

I don't think there is too much cause for pessimism Jimmy, Sturt are still a very dangerous outfit on song.

Only one of those crowds is at oval ave, and it's not exactly a huge crowd, 2641.
Anyway, big game for both clubs and as was previously mentioned, I don't think anyone saw the Eagles being where they are at this stage, or Sturt for that matter.
I hate going to this ground due to our poor, sorry, woeful record there and as a matter of fact, i've never seen us win there since the merger.
I'm going this weekend, which may be good news for Eagles fans

[Big Phil]

Both sides in reasonable form makes for a great contest with this game I reckon...

I think at this stage, I'll tip the home side just, as long as Zac holds Chambo to under 4 goals...

[Rucciangelo]

Speaking of crowds, we have set a few post 1996 match bests this season already:

4,489 in Round 1 - 2nd best crowd ever between Central and Eagles at Elizabeth, best is 5,710 in Round 23 1993.
2,641 in Round 3 - best post 1996 crowd between Eagles and Glenelg at Woodville, best since Round 4 1996 - 3,199.
3,343 in Round 6 - best post 1996 crowd between North and Eagles at Prospect, best since Round 24 1994 - 3,766.

Only one of those crowds is at oval ave, and it's not exactly a huge crowd, 2641.

From what I heard there were 2,141 Glenelg fans at Woodville Oval that day.

[Mickyj]

Speaking of crowds, we have set a few post 1996 match bests this season already:

4,489 in Round 1 - 2nd best crowd ever between Central and Eagles at Elizabeth, best is 5,710 in Round 23 1993.
2,641 in Round 3 - best post 1996 crowd between Eagles and Glenelg at Woodville, best since Round 4 1996 - 3,199.
3,343 in Round 6 - best post 1996 crowd between North and Eagles at Prospect, best since Round 24 1994 - 3,766.

Only one of those crowds is at oval ave, and it's not exactly a huge crowd, 2641.

From what I heard there were 2,141 Glenelg fans at Woodville Oval that day.

are u saying the sanfl fudges figures ?
Go the eagles

[spell_check]

I was going to ask why the even 500 supporters? Why not 489 or 622? Or perhaps it was just a "I don't really know but I'll bet it's 500".

[Mickyj]

Eagles team from the email

TEAM SELECTIONS



This weekend the League side takes on Sturt at Woodville Oval. Both sides are in good form and this promises to be a great contest. We hope to see you at the footy, cheering on the boys!



The Eagles have included Corbett, Lane and Hicks. Knights has been taken by the Crows. Cicolella and Hill have been omitted.





League

Eagles v Sturt

Woodville Oval

Saturday 9th May at 2pm



F Hicks Westbrook Cheep
HF Jacky Grocke Daniel
C Treeby McKenzie Jarrad
HB Stewart McGregor Allmond
B P Fiacchi Hier Broadbent
R Dabrowski Shirley Fairclough
Int Miles Corbett Lane







Reserves

Eagles v Sturt

Woodville Oval

Saturday 9th May at 11.15am



F Davoren Hill Dawson
HF Symmons Staple Goldsworthy
C Rimington Wright Banner
HB Geddes McEntee R Fiacchi
B Fitzgerald Prior Papps
R Cullen Schultz Cicolella
Int Leaver McMahon Pinto
Hank Campbell Edwards





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Nice to see another Port afl listed player in our seconds

[FlyingHigh]

What do people think about Cicca's ommission? Admittedly I have not seen a live game this year, but watching the game against the Bays on the telly, I thoughty he added something extra to complement the team rather than being our number 1 mid-fielder he was for so many years.

Is it the end? I still would have thought he would have had something to offer.

[Dog_ger]

A true test of where these two great clubs are at in 2009...

Leaning towards the Eagles ....

[Aerie]

What do people think about Cicca's ommission? Admittedly I have not seen a live game this year, but watching the game against the Bays on the telly, I thoughty he added something extra to complement the team rather than being our number 1 mid-fielder he was for so many years.

Is it the end? I still would have thought he would have had something to offer.

Cicolella is unlucky. I think his role in the team is that of a bit part player now and he still does a few things well each game which creates opportunities.

I can't for the life of me see what Fuller sees in Daniel. I also think Hicks takes the soft option too often to be a league footballer. Possibly a bit harsh, but these two players have had a number of opportunities and I can't ever see Daniel becoming a good footballer and until Hicks does the hard things at every contest they should be playing twos.

But, Ron knows best...

[Big Phil]

What do people think about Cicca's ommission? Admittedly I have not seen a live game this year, but watching the game against the Bays on the telly, I thoughty he added something extra to complement the team rather than being our number 1 mid-fielder he was for so many years.

Is it the end? I still would have thought he would have had something to offer.

From a neutral perspective, I guess a llittle bit suprised about Cicca's ommission, but that just shows the on ball depth that is at the Eagles this year.