Round 18

[Mic]

What very strange performances by the Bays in the last 2 games, losing to the bottom sides when only 1 win promised a finals spot. That was like something North would do.

[Magellan]

I am not a Crows supporter but was actually embarrassed with the lack of support from their supporters to say goodbye. The South side formed a guard of honor to clap him off. I counted a handful of Crows supporters (10 at best) stand near the race. Poor bugger. Bet the Crows club did not even promote his send off either.

We fly as one, and you'll retire as one.

[Brodlach]

Most of the South fans there were probably Crows AFL fans anyway

[saintal]

Could have been mistaken for thinking the Bledisloe Cup was being contested at Noarlunga during the first half yesterday. A duller half of footy you'll be hard pressed to find with most of the second term spent in the Ravens forward 50 with 36 around the ball. The game opened up after the interval and was a far better spectacle, with the Ravens pushing out to a 4 goal lead on a few occasions before South pulled within 14 points at the final change. The home side kicked the opening 6 goals of the term and looked home before the professionals slammed on 3 quick ones, and had a late Menzel kick from the pocket not struck the woodwork they probably would have claimed victory.

The usual suspects of Liddle, Seccull and Cross were busy in the middle, Davis provided a target while I liked the games of J. Taylor and Haines.

Ultimately not good enough to make finals. Had chances early in the year to bury teams and build % but didn't (v CD and GLG in particular) while diabolical losses to North and West obviously hurt.

Crowd wise, maybe a touch over 1000 but not many more.

Third year in a row % has proven crucial for South

2015- Missed 5th spot by 1%
2016- Missed out on top spot by 1%
2017- Missed 5th spot by 2%

Frustrating.

[saintal]

Most of the South fans there were probably Crows AFL fans anyway

True. The South supporters near me when the teams were coming off were certainly Crows fans. And some people cant work out why these games are farcical? (yes a topic for another thread)

[Miiiiiiiiiine]

What very strange performances by the Bays in the last 2 games, losing to the bottom sides when only 1 win promised a finals spot. That was like something North would do.

Or the Eagles

[FlyingHigh]

We only lose the last game of the season......

[Dutchy]

Could have been mistaken for thinking the Bledisloe Cup was being contested at Noarlunga during the first half yesterday. A duller half of footy you'll be hard pressed to find .

In perfect conditions for footy [and especially for Noarlunga].

What is with the Crows parking a truck behind their bench?

[PhilH]

I have seen that truck most weeks I have called at Noarlunga this season so not Crows specific.

[Wedgie]

I have seen that truck most weeks I have called at Noarlunga this season so not Crows specific.

Agreed, one of the two games I went to this year was there and it was there for the North game, I think South put it there to help out the away side, there was a viewing platform in it.

[cennals05]

The SANFL website is showing the reserves finals as being played on Saturday. I really hope this is a mistake. Having them play the same time as the league is stupid. That means Sturt and Central have to provide two lots of support staff. This isn't always easy for SANFL clubs. It wouldn't surprise me though the SANFL are f$&king incompetent.

[heater31]

I have seen that truck most weeks I have called at Noarlunga this season so not Crows specific.

Agreed, one of the two games I went to this year was there and it was there for the North game, I think South put it there to help out the away side, there was a viewing platform in it.

Heard that an opposition club complained about supporter abuse....it's been that way for 20 years not sure why it would be an issue now.

[scott]

I believe the truck has been there since the Glenelg game early on due to a situation involving the Glenelg coaching staff and timekeepers.

[Wedgie]

I have seen that truck most weeks I have called at Noarlunga this season so not Crows specific.

Agreed, one of the two games I went to this year was there and it was there for the North game, I think South put it there to help out the away side, there was a viewing platform in it.

Heard that an opposition club complained about supporter abuse....it's been that way for 20 years not sure why it would be an issue now.

Those South supporters are terrible.

[Dutchy]

OK, thought the truck was Crows specific.

Thanks again to the SAFC for yesterday, really enjoyed the opportunity.

[Booney]

Glenelg v West is a 2:40pm start, the other 4 matches at 2:10pm.

Oh good, that should stretch the Bays' season out by another half hour...

Don't worry mate, you'll beat Westies. When have they ever broke your heart before?

[Blacky]

I believe the truck has been there since the Glenelg game early on due to a situation involving the Glenelg coaching staff and timekeepers.

think you might be right
did hear a story about the coach
believe what i heard

[Dogwatcher]

Saturday was very enjoyable at Woodville.
Thanks to all involved.

Our first win in six years against the Eagles?

[Big Phil]

Saturday was very enjoyable at Woodville.
Thanks to all involved.

Our first win in six years against the Eagles?

Recent, Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval @ Woodville
: Eagles have won last 4
: Central last win at Woodville, Rd 6 (April 25) 2012

[Dogwatcher]

Thanks, BP.
Did you end up watching the last quarter of the Westies game somewhere?