2007 Qualifying Final North v Eagles

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Hope not too bad as the lad I'm sure would want to be able to be considered by Port as well as the Roosters.

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[eddie-eagle]

Anyone got Ian Perrie's phone number?

132 268 545 (Cant kik)

I just rang that number and Nick Gill answered the phone!

Dunno about that, The pride of have corrected North's goalkicking advice. Gillly certainly gets plenty of it at AFL & SANFL level

[Wedgie]

Well its bloody Windy out there today, that'll teach us to spend over 5 hours creating another monster of a banner, we should save it for next week!
Not sure how North's game will handle the wind, I think I prefer rain to wind when it comes to our game, will be a big toss to win.

[MightyEagles]

Well its bloody Windy out there today, that'll teach us to spend over 5 hours creating another monster of a banner, we should save it for next week!
Not sure how North's game will handle the wind, I think I prefer rain to wind when it comes to our game, will be a big toss to win.

Need lots of people on the poles and ropes.

[Aerie]

Well its bloody Windy out there today, that'll teach us to spend over 5 hours creating another monster of a banner, we should save it for next week!
Not sure how North's game will handle the wind, I think I prefer rain to wind when it comes to our game, will be a big toss to win.

Agree. I'd much rather rain to wind. Shocker of a day for footy and may influence last minute selections?

[Dog_ger]

If only Perrie was on the oval........

Comment Wedgie...

[johntheclaret]

If only Perrie was on the oval........

Comment Wedgie...

Perrie Who?

AvFL influence for North today. Lonie, two great goals off O'Hara, when we needed them, Nick Gill, one goal and offerred up all day.

O'Hara had a sweet, sweet game.

[Aerie]

A great couple of games of footy today in shocking conditions. North made the most of their opportunities and pounced when the Eagles should have put them away in the 3rd quarter. As soon as we got 5 goals up, that seemed to ignite North who suddenly started to beat the Eagles at their own game by being harder at the ball and having numbers at the contests. It was a gutsy win. Lonie killed Jarrad on the wing. Ben Hart dominated the second half. Allen was always in the mix and Ladhams made things happen when placed one on one in the goal square by himself.

The Eagles, who have worked the forward line with three talls so well for most of the season today used 4 talls and it was costly. Schwarze gave a target and McGregor was solid, but neither got the better of their opponent. Salter was dangerous and when moved on the ball really turned the game in our favour. Grocke hasn't been the same in the last month since he did his hammy and will be in danger of losing his spot next week. Treeby went off injured in the 3rd quarter and Colville didn't come back on after 3/4 time and the Eagles ran out of legs and fight. I wouldn't be surprised to see the fresh legs of Fairclough and Petrenko in the team next game.

Cicolella was easily our best and played his best game of the year. Salter was sensational. Pedler was fantastic in the first half on Alleway, but a win to Jarman, who moved Alleway back and went with a smaller forward line. Jarman was willing to change things up, whereas Fuller kept the same formation most of the time.

For the 3rd year in a row the Eagles have lost their first final and now need to bounce back quickly against a Glenelg side full of confidence. It won't be easy.

[spell_check]

That was an abject lesson in shooting for goal in a cross wind today. How many times we missed to the right hand side, it's incredible. Then, in the last, North made the allowance for the breeze and the goals were on the board. I knew we blew the match in the third, because like Glenelg, North can pile on the goals when needed. And that's what happened. Flick back through this thread, and what I said is what eventuated.

At least the double chance can be used, as Aerie said though, it will be tough next week.

[johntheclaret]

That was an abject lesson in shooting for goal in a cross wind today. How many times we missed to the right hand side, it's incredible. Then, in the last, North made the allowance for the breeze and the goals were on the board. I knew we blew the match in the third, because like Glenelg, North can pile on the goals when needed. And that's what happened. Flick back through this thread, and what I said is what eventuated.

At least the double chance can be used, as Aerie said though, it will be tough next week.

Heard on the radio, that the wind dropped quite a bit in the last qtr. If true, then that would have helped North's kicking.

[spell_check]

That was an abject lesson in shooting for goal in a cross wind today. How many times we missed to the right hand side, it's incredible. Then, in the last, North made the allowance for the breeze and the goals were on the board. I knew we blew the match in the third, because like Glenelg, North can pile on the goals when needed. And that's what happened. Flick back through this thread, and what I said is what eventuated.

At least the double chance can be used, as Aerie said though, it will be tough next week.

Heard on the radio, that the wind dropped quite a bit in the last qtr. If true, then that would have helped North's kicking.

I don't care if it did or not, I don't think the flags were any different, anyway, we blew the chances in the third, North capitalised in the last.

[Wedgie]

For those on the outer wing today how good was Luke Jarrad's game (No 3).
He was absolutely sensational and IMHO was the main reason for the Eagles getting 5 goals up in ordinary conditions (probably a 12 goal lead in normal conditions) and kept fighting it out.
Didn't see much of him late in the game when he was on the other side of the ground but easily BOG for most of the game IMHO.

[johntheclaret]

That was an abject lesson in shooting for goal in a cross wind today. How many times we missed to the right hand side, it's incredible. Then, in the last, North made the allowance for the breeze and the goals were on the board. I knew we blew the match in the third, because like Glenelg, North can pile on the goals when needed. And that's what happened. Flick back through this thread, and what I said is what eventuated.

At least the double chance can be used, as Aerie said though, it will be tough next week.

Heard on the radio, that the wind dropped quite a bit in the last qtr. If true, then that would have helped North's kicking.

I don't care if it did or not, I don't think the flags were any different, anyway, we blew the chances in the third, North capitalised in the last.

Geez Spell_Check. I only relayed what the radio said. Bite my head off why don't you

[MightyEagles]

If only we kicked straight, the result might have been different.

[spell_check]

That was an abject lesson in shooting for goal in a cross wind today. How many times we missed to the right hand side, it's incredible. Then, in the last, North made the allowance for the breeze and the goals were on the board. I knew we blew the match in the third, because like Glenelg, North can pile on the goals when needed. And that's what happened. Flick back through this thread, and what I said is what eventuated.

At least the double chance can be used, as Aerie said though, it will be tough next week.

Heard on the radio, that the wind dropped quite a bit in the last qtr. If true, then that would have helped North's kicking.

I don't care if it did or not, I don't think the flags were any different, anyway, we blew the chances in the third, North capitalised in the last.

Geez Spell_Check. I only relayed what the radio said. Bite my head off why don't you

I'm not making any excuses for a loss. Whether it be umpires or the wind dying down or something, they are merely a cop out.

[bulldogproud]

Wedgie, I have a feeling that Jarrad went off injured. That, and the loss of Colville, seemed to coincide somewhat with North's comeback.

[Aerie]

For those on the outer wing today how good was Luke Jarrad's game (No 3).
He was absolutely sensational and IMHO was the main reason for the Eagles getting 5 goals up in ordinary conditions (probably a 12 goal lead in normal conditions) and kept fighting it out.
Didn't see much of him late in the game when he was on the other side of the ground but easily BOG for most of the game IMHO.

I thought Jarrad was a bit below average today to be honest. Didn't think he had a good game at all.

It was Treeby who went off injured BDP.

[FlyingHigh]

Pretty good summation there Aerie, just about spot on. Salter was good, and I was surprised he was able to compete in the centre square. I think you mentioned a few weeks ago that we look better with Grocke rather than McGregor, and I would have to agree with you. Feel for McGregor, because he is an Eagles man, and often watches if not playing for Crows, but at the moment, don't think he helps our structure.

We still lack a player that break lines with extra exciting pace. Lomas can at times, but no one else seems to be able to do it.

Losing Colville at 3/4 time didn't help, as he and Ladhams had a great battle - that one-on-one was great to watch, with their talent and experience. Ladhams seemed to get a couple of extra kicks early in the last, and kicked a goal.

Wind I thought was actually stronger in the last, for half a minute looked like it was going to change to blow straight down to the northern end, but really didn't help either side.

North deserved their victory, but the Eagles should have put it beyond doubt. Jarman's movers turned out well.

Did SChwarze get reported in third quarter for that tackle or was there something in the dust-up?

Good crowds for three teams considering the conditions, disappointing Eagles turnout again. Great atmosphere for first game.

[FlyingHigh]

I think we need to hope for a day like today again, because I believe the Bays have got more improvement in them that what we have.

[spell_check]

I think we need to hope for a day like today again, because I believe the Bays have got more improvement in them that what we have.

Well, the improvement is in playing four quarters of football, and kicking straight. It would have gone a long way today.