Phil Carman when he played well is perhaps the best footballer Ive seen for Norwood Because of his immense talent it was most probably inevitable that Phil Carman would eventually play in the VFL I have not heard or read he left because of a Oatey loyalty or a Hammond thing Phil Carman did have a season under Bob Hammond , he probably could have left Norwood in 1973 , but stayed to play in 1974 Phil Carman played his last game for Norwood in the first semi final against GL GL 12-18 NW 10-7 If memory serves me correct Phil Carman played below his best and was well held by GL defender Greg Croser a good looking footballer on and off the field My thoughts were had Phil Carman played one of his brilliant games NW may have won the game He ended up at CO the following year , one can draw conclusions as to whether the team loss was a catalyst to leave NW In recent times I have spoken to a ST club stalwart from the Jack Oatey days He has told a group of us that he considered Phil Carman as good a coach as Jack Oatey He based his opinion on what Phil Carman had to endure at the start of his coaching career with a ST He stated that Phil turned the club around from a struggling club to very very competitive club
When Robert Oatey was replaced by Bob Hammond, there was a definite angst at his appointment Bob Hammond had a difficult task of blending in and also grooming a team for the reasonable successes the club had under Robert Oatey Robert Oatey created a team , he may have even won Premierships, in my opinion To Bob Hammonds credit, the wheels could have fallen off in his early tenure , but he took the club to successes in 1975 +1978 I was a Robert Oatey fan, he was the coach when I first barracked for the leggies I was disappointed that he was replaced , but I had nothing against Bob Hammonds appointment In 1974 when Bob Hammond was appointed I was still enraptured by his performance for NA in the 1973 Grand Final loss to Glenelg Norwood had a new coach, and in my eyes a very very good defender as a player
Theres the yarn about when Bob Hammond talked to the Norwood masses for the first time He was greeted with contempt by some He made an initial remark " Members of the North Adelaide Football Club ..." This brought a positive reaction I have wondered whether Bob Hammond pre-mediated the North Adelaide jibe
When I think of Phil and the 2 Bobs ! I think of 3 magnificent footballers and 3 very good coaches in their diverse ways
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:45 pm
by Spargo
Cornesy’s interview on his Conversations gig with Robert Oatey was excellent & may shed light on a few things...
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:10 pm
by mal
This list in alphabetical surname order
MAL Atwell Daryl doc Baldock Hayden Bunton Ross marshall Dillon John Mcinnes Mike swamp fox Patterson Ian Ridley Bob Shearman Noel teaser Teasdale
They were all mentioned as candidates for the vacant NW coaching job , before Bob Hammond was appointed The press ran stories on all of them Some of them denied approaches, some confirmed There prob were other possibilities , these are the ones I found
Mike swamp fox Patterson at the time had an imposing record as a coach , was a dual NA premiership coach in 1971-1972 and almost a 3rd after the 1973 epic loss to GL It was interesting that he was sought after From memory Swamp Fox was reasonably close to coaching NW ? Had Mike Patterson taken the NW offer , I wonder if Bob Hammond might have coached NA ?
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:24 pm
by DOC
A lot of of big names there MAL.
Darrel Baldock would have been interesting.
MAL Atwell had a very good record in the west.
That list does not include Jack Oatey. Was he approached or was that speculation?
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:18 pm
by mal
This is the Darrel Doc Baldock media report report
Tasmanias representative in discussions on Norwood, star forward Darrel Baldock , was in Adelaide last week. He is reported to have had discussions with Norwood When telephoned from Adelaide, Baldock said he had not visited Adelaide recently
The Doc was most prob a furphy Baldock is also known as Mr Magic I like DOC better .....
Footnote I spelt Darrels name incorrectly in my previous post
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:32 pm
by mal
1979 First Semi Final SA ...5-6...6-9...10-20...13-28 NW,..3-2..6-4.....9-4......13-7
Without checking that prob must be the most behinds scored in an SANFL final ?????????????????????????????????????
Listed as best player for SA that day was Geoff 'banger' Baynes Geoff played for WT/SA/WDV For me also remembered as the Chief Executive at Norwood in the Basset and Warren era Everyone I know , will most prob endorse about good a bloke Banger is , I certainly do Ian' stazza' Stasinowski made Norwoods best players in this final , a man i consider iconic at the club
Leading goalkicker for SA was Wayne Slattery with 4 goals Wayne started his career 2 years earlier as a 16 year old Leading point scorer for SA was the brilliant Eddie Fry with 0-4
2 players who played in this Grand Final have recently past away Glen 'black duck' Rosser who is mentioned to have participated well in this final, scored 1-1 John 'sneezer' Schneebichler, scored 2-1 Two excellent footballers
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:41 pm
by nwdfanparade
mal wrote:1979 First Semi Final SA ...5-6...6-9...10-20...13-28 NW,..3-2..6-4.....9-4......13-7
Without checking that prob must be the most behinds scored in an SANFL final ?????????????????????????????????????
not by a long shot (pardon the pun)
1978 GF had 41 behinds. sturt 14.26 nwd 16.15
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:44 pm
by Magellan
nwdfanparade wrote:
mal wrote:1979 First Semi Final SA ...5-6...6-9...10-20...13-28 NW,..3-2..6-4.....9-4......13-7
Without checking that prob must be the most behinds scored in an SANFL final ?????????????????????????????????????
not by a long shot (pardon the pun)
1978 GF had 41 behinds. sturt 14.26 nwd 16.15
1975 elimination final had 52 behinds scored - Port 11.32 beat North 8.20.
I was at this match, years later Im glad i was NW were all over GL in the last quarter , frustratingly kicking too many points NW hit the front very deep into the last quarter 13-17 to 14-8 Gl with one last attack kicked to the CHF position to a pack of players One of the NW players in that pack was Norwood ruckman Michael 'doc' or the galloping hat rack' Gregg Then I saw it Graham ' studley' Cornes leaped on and above Gregg to take an amazing mark Soon after the siren sounded Graham Cornes kicked a goal to win the game for Glenelg And to think I had intended going to the races that day I almost didnt see one the SANFLS greatest marks ever taken , by one of my favorite Glenelg footballers
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:57 pm
by mal
Magellan wrote:
nwdfanparade wrote:
mal wrote:1979 First Semi Final SA ...5-6...6-9...10-20...13-28 NW,..3-2..6-4.....9-4......13-7
Without checking that prob must be the most behinds scored in an SANFL final ?????????????????????????????????????
not by a long shot (pardon the pun)
1978 GF had 41 behinds. sturt 14.26 nwd 16.15
1975 elimination final had 52 behinds scored - Port 11.32 beat North 8.20.
Thanks rooster it is PA with an amazing 32 behinds
My fault I was meaning SA score of 28 behinds not the match total behinds
Nwdfanparade answered well as well
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:58 pm
by RB
Magellan wrote:
nwdfanparade wrote:
mal wrote:1979 First Semi Final SA ...5-6...6-9...10-20...13-28 NW,..3-2..6-4.....9-4......13-7
Without checking that prob must be the most behinds scored in an SANFL final ?????????????????????????????????????
not by a long shot (pardon the pun)
1978 GF had 41 behinds. sturt 14.26 nwd 16.15
1975 elimination final had 52 behinds scored - Port 11.32 beat North 8.20.
Jesus, 11.32 is absolutely shocking.
I guess they brought things back to equilibrium eighteen years later at Alberton when they kicked 19.2 against the Eagles.
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 2:53 am
by Interceptor
Magellan wrote:1975 elimination final had 52 behinds scored - Port 11.32 beat North 8.20.
Sturt also kicked a horrendous 5.23 the following week in the 1st Semi.
Edit: I'll add South Australia kicking 30.39 against Qld in 1980.
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 1:16 pm
by mal
The points to goals ratio at football park would be interesting findings
The breeze factor comes into it I reckon it was one of the swirliest windiest grounds ive been to in Adelaide Wind can affect the mindset of those shooting for goal
As a general rule Into a breeze you would need to kick at goal with a lower trajectory for less deviation ? With a breeze you could hoist it higher ? With a cross breeze, many factors come into it , and can cause a greater probability of inaccuracy ?
Im my opinion, based on limited study : In Melbourne it is easier to kick at goal under the roof at MArveL stadium compared to the MCG which is exposed to the wind
Maybe posters who were genuine full forwards, unlike me who was a fool forward , can give an opinion
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:45 pm
by nwdfanparade
mal wrote:The points to goals ratio at football park would be interesting findings
The breeze factor comes into it I reckon it was one of the swirliest windiest grounds ive been to in Adelaide Wind can affect the mindset of those shooting for goal
As a general rule Into a breeze you would need to kick at goal with a lower trajectory for less deviation ? With a breeze you could hoist it higher ? With a cross breeze, many factors come into it , and can cause a greater probability of inaccuracy ?
Im my opinion, based on limited study : In Melbourne it is easier to kick at goal under the roof at MArveL stadium compared to the MCG which is exposed to the wind
Maybe posters who were genuine full forwards, unlike me who was a fool forward , can give an opinion
I remember that final between Glg and Nwd at Footy Park when Glenelg had the wind for 3 quarters because the wind changed to the opposite direction after 1/4 time.
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:14 pm
by DOC
MAL
43 years ago today (ish) Norwood became Champions of Australia. Were you there?
In a pulsating game in front of more than 12,000 fans, has been crowned champions of Australia tonight for the first time in 70 years, coming from a four-point deficit at the final change to defeat East Perth by 8 points at the Parade.
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Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 3:14 pm
by rd
DOC wrote:MAL
43 years ago today (ish) Norwood became Champions of Australia. Were you there?
In a pulsating game in front of more than 12,000 fans, has been crowned champions of Australia tonight for the first time in 70 years, coming from a four-point deficit at the final change to defeat East Perth by 8 points at the Parade.
Ed2nWkSVAAEJWib.jpg
I wasn't at the game but remember watching the telecast that night. Vision of the game can be found on YouTube and there were no 'clash guernseys' in those days !
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 3:34 pm
by Booney
Sunday July 29, 1990 The Age newspaper :
The Australian Football League and rebel South Australian football officials are at advanced stage in secret negotiations that would see an Adelaide-based 15th team in the national competition next year.
It is believed the South Australian push to join the national league is centred on the involvement of the State's most famous club, Port Adelaide.
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:22 pm
by Magellan
rd wrote:
DOC wrote:MAL
43 years ago today (ish) Norwood became Champions of Australia. Were you there?
In a pulsating game in front of more than 12,000 fans, has been crowned champions of Australia tonight for the first time in 70 years, coming from a four-point deficit at the final change to defeat East Perth by 8 points at the Parade.
Ed2nWkSVAAEJWib.jpg
I wasn't at the game but remember watching the telecast that night. Vision of the game can be found on YouTube and there were no 'clash guernseys' in those days !
Youtube footage of the match can be found here:
However, the 1977 Ardath Cup wasn't really a champions of Australia tournament, since the VFL didn't participate.
What the hell was an 'Ardath' anyway?
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:06 pm
by DOC
Ardath was a cigarette brand and at the very bottom end of the market.
Should have been spelt Ahdeath.
Re: 1964 - 1990
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:16 pm
by Magellan
DOC wrote:Ardath was a cigarette brand and at the very bottom end of the market.
Should have been spelt Ahdeath.
Cheers, I should've guessed. Sports advertising in the late 1970s, it was either smokes or booze.