Rd 3 2008 Eagles v Port

[eaglehaslanded]

And what a stunning move by the ABC to choose to telecast this riveting contest between two sides that haven't won a game when two undefeated sides will be battling it out at Prospect.

These games are obviously programmed in advance and abc always makes an effort to allocate a fairly even distribution of games based on club and venue. In hindsight probably not game of day status but Eagles v Port games are always great contests.

[eaglehaslanded]

Port will win comfortably. The Eagles are playing terrible football.

How about supporting your club in troubled times instead of criticising or jumping ship. The club needs all of us right behind them. Don't write us off yet. I think you maybe suprised this week.

[cd]

As I expect this to be a desperate encounter and i do expect changes to our personnel could be a very good game for the TV.

The argument that the undefeated teams game should be televised is also very compelling.

After our performance at Glenleg yesterday the pressure is certainly on the eagles to perform. That includes our supporters - if ever we need you at the ground supporting and willing and urging the boys to there first win of the season it is this saturday at Woodville Oval.

As i said earlier this week we need all Eagles fans on board to support the boys. We cant accept last weekend's effort - it wasnt what we expect but that is in the past - lets help get the boys over the line tomorrow.

[Mickyj]

Battle for the spoon?

That's a cheap shot considering this is only round 3. I seem to remember 2006 we lost the first 2 games and still went on to win the premiership. A little too early for that sort of call I would have thought wedgie.

Nice to see some positive thinking EAGLEHASLANDED I have everything crossed for a win tomorrow .

[Macca19]

And what a stunning move by the ABC to choose to telecast this riveting contest between two sides that haven't won a game when two undefeated sides will be battling it out at Prospect.

These games are obviously programmed in advance and abc always makes an effort to allocate a fairly even distribution of games based on club and venue. In hindsight probably not game of day status but Eagles v Port games are always great contests.

Agreed. Should be a good contest either way.

[tinkerbell21]

I can't believe a bloke kicks 9 goals in the ressies one week and doesn't get picked the next????

[eaglehaslanded]

Battle for the spoon?

That's a cheap shot considering this is only round 3. I seem to remember 2006 we lost the first 2 games and still went on to win the premiership. A little too early for that sort of call I would have thought wedgie.

Nice to see some positive thinking EAGLEHASLANDED I have everything crossed for a win tomorrow .

Passionate and Positive all the way mickyj. No point in being any other way. I just wished that other Eagles on SAFooty would live by the same philosophy. I'm sick of the way some of our supporters give up too easy and act negatively. C'mon Eagles !!!!!

[eaglehaslanded]

And what a stunning move by the ABC to choose to telecast this riveting contest between two sides that haven't won a game when two undefeated sides will be battling it out at Prospect.

These games are obviously programmed in advance and abc always makes an effort to allocate a fairly even distribution of games based on club and venue. In hindsight probably not game of day status but Eagles v Port games are always great contests.

Agreed. Should be a good contest either way.

looking forward to a great game - may the best team win. Of course that will be the Eagles.

[eaglehaslanded]

I can't believe a bloke kicks 9 goals in the ressies one week and doesn't get picked the next????

I was astounded when I read he had been named in the reserves again. I saw most of the 2's last week and he looked fantastic. The only thing I can think about is the lack of proper match fitness. Groecke had played both games in the 2's before a call up this week. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a late change though.

[Hafey]

Which ever team looses this week i wouldnt think its panic stations just yet , both teams have started slower then expected but i still expect both to come home strong and play finals . Too many quality players not to .

Pt Adelaide have a good record at Woodville Oval , Maggies 21-30

[am Bays]

Dear Spelly, when did Port not win a game until May?? IMO they will be 0-3 after tomorrow night and then 0-4 after playing North next week. The following week they have the bye.

Expect their first week against West May 3.

[Mickyj]

Battle for the spoon?

That's a cheap shot considering this is only round 3. I seem to remember 2006 we lost the first 2 games and still went on to win the premiership. A little too early for that sort of call I would have thought wedgie.

Nice to see some positive thinking EAGLEHASLANDED I have everything crossed for a win tomorrow .

Passionate and Positive all the way mickyj. No point in being any other way. I just wished that other Eagles on SAFooty would live by the same philosophy. I'm sick of the way some of our supporters give up too easy and act negatively. C'mon Eagles !!!!!

I want to be POSITIVE but its very hard after watching last weeks performance .
But i will be there yelling my lungs out again

[Mickyj]

I can't believe a bloke kicks 9 goals in the ressies one week and doesn't get picked the next????

I was astounded when I read he had been named in the reserves again. I saw most of the 2's last week and he looked fantastic. The only thing I can think about is the lack of proper match fitness. Groecke had played both games in the 2's before a call up this week. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a late change though.

All I can think is the same as you EHL .
But with Groecke back Salter is moved closer to goal bet he has a better game.

[Mickyj]

Which ever team looses this week i wouldnt think its panic stations just yet , both teams have started slower then expected but i still expect both to come home strong and play finals . Too many quality players not to .

Pt Adelaide have a good record at Woodville Oval , Maggies 21-30

Eagles from memory have a good record at Alberton .

I was told last week that WWT would struggle for the first four weeks .After 4 weeks watch out .

[LPH]

I said at the start of the season that 'we' would struggle to make the 5.

I stand by that!!

Lindsay is a HUGE loss to the club

[Mickyj]

I said at the start of the season that 'we' would struggle to make the 5.

I stand by that!!

Lindsay is a HUGE loss to the club

I don't think its the loss of Lindsey so much LEH as much as the ball carriers on ballers mid fielders,ruck rovers ,rovers.what ever you wish to call them i can see the ruck men getting the tap but no one carries the ball away.WWT or we never covered the loss of skippy or now vince.
Also the entry in the forward line (last week)left a lot to be desired in my eyes.When you have onballers actually getting the ball and ingoring free fowards like staples and kicking points or out bound on the full its not on.
I hope this has been rectified by Ron and the coaching staff.

[Mickyj]

Just asking you experts will Achee be left up forward with Groecke,Schwarze and Salter in the eagles forward line ?

[eaglehaslanded]

eagles Team

FF FITZGERALD SCHWARZE Salter
HF JACKY A. GROCKE MACKIE
C TREEBY Powell Jarrad
HB P. FIACCHI McENTEE HICKS
FB J. STEWART GOGOLL D. REDDEN

ruck DABROWSKI McKENZIE FAIRCLOUGH
Int from ROBERTS STAPLE BIAGI GEDDES LANE

OUT Malinovski, Hier and Rimington are out injured.

Reserves
PASSADOR, LEE, SYMMONS, JOLLY, COUCH, PAPPS, C GROCKE, DAVERON, GIUFFREDA, PAVLICH, ARBON, DANIEL, RAYNER, CICOLELLA, REDDEN, J, MILES, DAWSON, HALL, EDWARDS, BROADBENT

Here is the reserves side named in positions:

Reserves Team Selection -- Eagles vs Port Adelaide Magpies
Round: 3 Date: 12/4/2008 Ground: Woodville


F: Jolly, Passador, J Redden
HF: Daniel, Arbon, Symmons
C: Hall, Papps, Couch
HB: Rayner, Hentschel, Cicolella
B: Giuffreda, C Grocke, Edwards

R: Lee, Pavlich, Davoren
Int: Dawson, Miles

Good to see Hentschel back playing footy but named at CHB & Cicolella named on a HBF

[ferret]

Travis Lane played in the State U16 team last year. Played eight U17 games and kicked 17 goals. Is very small and if he gets a game would expect him to play forward pocket or HF flank.

The choice is between a player who kicked 9 goals in the reserves last week and a player who kicked 8 in the LEAGUE game against North. I believe Passador can only play at FF. If Schwarze is not at the goal front and the main target he seems to sulk........lets see how it goes this week. Although Schwarze only kicked one goal last week I think it would be harsh to get rid of him.

Mickyj where did you get the notion that the Eagles would take four weeks to warm up and then go like a bull at a gate. Pre-season I clearly remember getting an email from coach Fuller lauding our tough, full-on pre-season and that we would "hit the ground running at the start of the season" we have certainly hit the ground but have forgotten the running part.

[eaglehaslanded]

I can't believe a bloke kicks 9 goals in the ressies one week and doesn't get picked the next????

I was astounded when I read he had been named in the reserves again. I saw most of the 2's last week and he looked fantastic. The only thing I can think about is the lack of proper match fitness. Groecke had played both games in the 2's before a call up this week. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a late change though.

All I can think is the same as you EHL .
But with Groecke back Salter is moved closer to goal bet he has a better game.

Good clean delivery into our forward zone for a change with Schwarze and Salter close to goal we should be able to kick a winning score.