New sports blog

[Scribe]

Apologies for any confusion, Messenger's website goes live every Wednesday to coincide with the paper. David Trotter "From the Rooms" has now been uploaded, the Grima story will be available shortly.

[Scribe]

If anyone is interested, this week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded ... "Something has finally clicked at The Parade".

Also online and in print (as of Wednesday) this week:

* Austin Wonaeamirri speaks to Messenger Newspapers from the AAMI Stadium rooms after his return to Adelaide on Sunday.
* Why Magarey Medallist, Jade Sheedy, could play for NSW, Victoria or SA, come state of origin time.
* From the Rooms: A Messenger football writer interviews Sturt spearhead Brant Chambers after his 150th game.

[url]www.messengernews.com.au[/url]

[Scribe]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded -- West Adelaide's website says ''get on board the Bloods express'' and after two months of derailment, it has finally left the station. Also, why Glenelg would start favourites if the Grand Final was next week.

Online and in print this week:
* West Adelaide youngster Hamish Hartlett is looming as SA's highest AFL draftee this year.
* All you need to know about SA's assault on the under-18 championships
* Why Darel Hart only picks blokes for SA who win the hard ball.
* From the Rooms: For Westies supporters ... listen as the boys sing the club song for the first time in 2008.

http://www.messengernews.com.au

[Big Phil]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded -- West Adelaide's website says ''get on board the Bloods express'' and after two months of derailment, it has finally left the station. Also, why Glenelg would start favourites if the Grand Final was next week.

Online and in print this week:
* West Adelaide youngster Hamish Hartlett is looming as SA's highest AFL draftee this year.
* All you need to know about SA's assault on the under-18 championships
* Why Darel Hart only picks blokes for SA who win the hard ball.
* From the Rooms: For Westies supporters ... listen as the boys sing the club song for the first time in 2008.

http://www.messengernews.com.au

If the Grand Final was next week and let's say it was Central v Glenelg, I know who I'd have my money on to win the game...

Although still not 100%, the Dogs proved yesterday that their "bite is back" and I reckon if the Glenelg that played Norwood fronted against the Doggies that beat Port, Centrals would probably win by about 4 or 5 goals. Plus, the other thing, if it was a GF next, i'd have no doubt we would bring back Ian Callinan, Chris Gowans and Charles Slattery into the side, only making us stronger...

I actually wouldn't mind seeing a Dogs v Bats GF for 2009, would be a cracking game I reckon. BUT, realistically, I know there is still plenty of footy to go before we get to finals and we all know that anything can happen. I'm now really looking forward to the clash between my 2 "potential" grand finalists in about a month out at Elizabeth. Even some Byas fans are saying they haven't really done anything as yet and their real challenge and test will come when they face a near full strength Centrals at Hamra Homes in Round 12, June 21...

GO U DOGGIES...

Big Phil...

[Psyber]

* And From the Rooms this week -- listen to an audio interview with Norwood's David Trotter after the Redlegs toppled Port Adelaide on Friday night.
http://www.messengernews.com.au

Heeeeeelp...sorry but I can't seem to find it. Went to 'From The Rooms' but the most recent appears to be Mark McKenzie...have I looked in the wrong place for the current one ?

Regards
JAS

This is what I just got on: http://www.messengernews.com.au/article ... sport.html

20May08 CHECK out our new SANFL audio segment, "From The Rooms".

This week, Sturt's Brant Chambers talks to Messenger's SANFL reporter Eric Weltner after Sturt's win against Port Adelaide.

Each week we will be speaking with a different player, for the inside word about matters on and off the field.

Click here to listen to our chat with Norwood's David Trotter from round six.

[JAS]

* And From the Rooms this week -- listen to an audio interview with Norwood's David Trotter after the Redlegs toppled Port Adelaide on Friday night.
http://www.messengernews.com.au

Heeeeeelp...sorry but I can't seem to find it. Went to 'From The Rooms' but the most recent appears to be Mark McKenzie...have I looked in the wrong place for the current one ?

Regards
JAS

This is what I just got on: http://www.messengernews.com.au/article ... sport.html

20May08 CHECK out our new SANFL audio segment, "From The Rooms".

This week, Sturt's Brant Chambers talks to Messenger's SANFL reporter Eric Weltner after Sturt's win against Port Adelaide.

Each week we will be speaking with a different player, for the inside word about matters on and off the field.

Click here to listen to our chat with Norwood's David Trotter from round six.

Thanks...I did find it...I had been looking for it a day early...ie Tuesday when the new clip gets uploaded on Wednesdays

Apologies for any confusion, Messenger's website goes live every Wednesday to coincide with the paper. David Trotter "From the Rooms" has now been uploaded, the Grima story will be available shortly.

Regards
JAS

[Scribe]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded ... There has been no shortage of drama in the opening 10 weeks. Also, is the top five set in stone? The Eagles are far from done this season, don't write them off because Norwood are no certainties.

[url]www.messengernews.com.au[/url]

[Scribe]

Also online this week, how Tim Weatherald is feeling ahead of his return to Unley Oval.

http://www.messengernews.com.au

[Scribe]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded:

TWO questions emerged from a bumper game at Unley Oval on Sunday. Is Norwood really good enough to play finals? And is Sturt good enough to seriously challenge for the premiership? The answer to both is yes. But don't put your house on it yet.

Also in print and online this week:

HE was the original Adelaide Crows cult figure and life after AFL has been anything but dull for
Wayne Weidemann. An amateur premiership at Gaza, followed by four years of hell at West Adelaide. But now, at 41, The Weed has rediscovered his love for the game, coaching and even playing at PHOS Camden.

www.messengernews.com.au

[Dogwatcher]

followed by four years of hell at West Adelaide. [/color]

Scribe, his description or yours?

[Scribe]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded -- Has Central District lost its killer instinct?

Also in print and online this week: Why Chris Ladhams knew it was time to retire when he couldn't pick up his eight-month old daughter.

http://www.messengernews.com.au

[SimonH]

It's a fine article you've written (albeit the date at the top says 11 April 2008 which threw me a little).

However, there are no archives-- so far as I can tell none of the earlier articles from this year are accessible. (If they are, I can't work out how.)

I think including an ability to access archival entries is pretty essential for a blog. (Not having them there also has the effect that most of the public responses make no sense because they're not next to the article that the person was responding to.)

More simply, I'd like to have a look and see what you've written before!

Cheers,
Simon.

[Scribe]

Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately the April 11, 2008 date is a function of our current "old" website that only allows us to refresh the same item each time, obviously with different text etc.
Therefore we're unable to archive old blogs as well. However sit tight, in about one month Messenger is launching its brand new websites -- to be updated DAILY with our top stories. Archived blogs will also be added.

[Scribe]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded -- Does Port Adelaide have to make the finals for Tim Ginever to keep his job next year?

http://www.messengernews.com.au

[Scribe]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded -- How would you describe Taylor Walker? A cross between Jared Brennan, Adam Goodes and Lance Franklin? It's enough to excite any Crows supporter. What do you think? http://www.messengernews.com.au

[Scribe]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded -- How did Clay Sampson celebrate his first victory as South Adelaide coach? And why is Jade Sheedy the barometer of Sturt's League side, even when Brant Chambers kicks 10 goals?
[url]www.messengernews.com.au[/url]

[Scribe]

This week's Messenger Sports Blog has been uploaded. Glenelg, Sturt and Central District will fight out the premiership. The others are only making up the numbers. What do you think?
Also online, find out which AFL-listed players have qualified for the SANFL finals and whether the Crows or Power will be letting them play.
Also don't forget Race to the Magarey -- who we think are the front runners.
Check out our brand new websites that went live yesterday:
http://www.messengernews.com.au