RD9 Eagles v Centrals MATCH REVIEW

[Dogsbody]

The shift of McGregor up forward was the Midas touch, nuff said.

But I'd like to know what was up with that situation at the end of the third quarter... Schell marks, kicks to Gowans, didn't seem to be touched on the way or hit the ground before he took the grab and it did seem to travel the required distance. But the ump saw fit to call play on seconds before the siren.

What was that? Someone please clarify if they saw what happened.

[Aerie]

What a much needed win that was. The effort was there all day today. It was pleasing that with that full effort we were good enough to win. That was what I wasn't sure of coming in to the game, and even at 3/4 time.

The Eagles leapt out of the blocks with Cicolella leading the way early, before a heavy collision saw him take a rest. Central barely touched the ball in the first 5 minutes, and the Eagles were able to put a couple of goals on the board. The momentum then swung Centrals way and they took a slender lead in to quarter time.

Both teams were making mistakes, but the intensity was there and at half time, with the Dogs holding a narrow margin, you had the feeling one team was going to step up and make the most of their opportunities. It didn't happen and the first 3 quarters were an arm wrestle with the Dogs just holding on at each break.

The last quarter saw a bit of a gamble (although we've seen it a number of times this year) with Ken McGregor being moved forward, Miles to Full Back and Hill as the 2nd ruck. McGregor kicked 3 goals in the last quarter to be a major factor in the win. Miles did well to hold his man and get a few timely fists to the ball in defence. Hill was slaughtered in the ruck when it came to his turn, but the goals McGregor was able to put on the board gave Fuller the tactical win in the end.

I thought the key players in the Eagles win today was McGregor, Corbett, Allmond, Petrenko, Cicolella and Hier. Westbrook and Grocke were both excellent targets up forward as well. McKenzie played a good solid game and is clearly our most important player.

[Aerie]

The shift of McGregor up forward was the Midas touch, nuff said.

But I'd like to know what was up with that situation at the end of the third quarter... Schell marks, kicks to Gowans, didn't seem to be touched on the way or hit the ground before he took the grab and it did seem to travel the required distance. But the ump saw fit to call play on seconds before the siren.

What was that? Someone please clarify if they saw what happened.

Apparently the tv replay showed it hit the ground - hence no mark.

[FlyingHigh]

The shift of McGregor up forward was the Midas touch, nuff said.

But I'd like to know what was up with that situation at the end of the third quarter... Schell marks, kicks to Gowans, didn't seem to be touched on the way or hit the ground before he took the grab and it did seem to travel the required distance. But the ump saw fit to call play on seconds before the siren.

What was that? Someone please clarify if they saw what happened.

Actually thought the McGregor move was a bit of a gamble, as it could have left a hole in the defence. Probably came down to a bit more workrate around the ball, to give McGregor the opporunities rather than the Centrals forwards.

The Gowans marked was called play-on because it hit the ground - TV was a bit inconclusive, but could understand the umpire making the call he did.

[fish]

In the preview thread I said: "Centrals should win but the Eagles are definitely worth a bet at the $3.50 currently on offer".

If you'd taken my advice you'd all be squillionaires now...

[Mickyj]

Fortress Woodville is on again Well perhaps just .

Anyway how can we lose to West and Beat Centrals .
Was the game to win though .Centrals should have put the Eagles away in the second term but poor goal shooting let us Eagles off the hook.
And the old Party trick came out and won the day again .Could someone invent cloning so we can have 2 kenny macs on the ground at one time .
Will agree it was a gamble but didn't Miles play down back well he stopped a few forward thrusts by Centrals that I saw.and Miles won the odd tap on a very very unfit looking Buckets Mackenzie .He certainly Fills that jumper (like I would ) not really a good SANFL fitness example.And didn't the Eagles rucks do well against 2 afl listed ruckmen in Griffin and Giles.

But I must pick Aerie up on young corbet he burnt the ball running into an open goal about 15 metres out 45 degree (there abouts) and passed and the siren went .And another bad turn over like a rabit caught in a cars headlights Daniel on the wing something one should not see on a SANFL oval .

And something was shown on channel 7 about 2 doggies players getting into on and other and one of the gowans swearing at an umpire ? I missed it but have been told about it .

And back on fortress Woodville why shouldn't we sing our song and celebrate beating the flag favourites.Winners are grinners and singers

[Big Phil]

Despite some poor skill excecution from both sides at times today, a reasonably enjoyable game to watch...

Centrals were very poor with skill by hand and foot and of course, McGregor was the difference in the end shifting up forward.

Dissapointed as a Centrals fan that they lost their first game of the year but they will get better and have some quality players on the sidelines at present.

For those that listen to 5RPH and LifeFM, Eagles fan Phil Herden and myself (Centrals), decided to have a little bet on the outcome of this game earlier in the week.

Let me just say that I caught up with both Marketing Manager, Mark Passador, and Membership Director Colin Davison after the game in the Eagles rooms, and as a man of my words, advised them that I will be back to the Oval Avenue offices during the week to sign up and become a member of the Woodville West Torrens Football Club

The losing side's supporter had to become a member of the winning sides club so PhilH has mananged to secure the Eagles another financial member for 2009, well done Phil

[goraw]

i thought cicca was important when the game was up for grabs. whats the reason he has been playing in the 2s? carrying an injury or form? because without his silky skills i doubt weather u guys would have got the chocolates.

kenny has really surprised me the way he just bobs up when needed. smart footballer who, (after seeing the after match interview) looks as though he feels he belongs where is playing and enjoying it with his mates as he mentioned.

[cd]

Delighted to have Big Phil on board at the Eagles.

Terrific hard game today. Good day for the club with wins in all grades.

At presentations tonight
Best: Dabrowski, McGregor, McKenzie, Westbrook, Cica and lots of mentions to others.

[FlyingHigh]

Will agree it was a gamble but didn't Miles play down back well he stopped a few forward thrusts by Centrals that I saw.and Miles won the odd tap on a very very unfit looking Buckets Mackenzie .He certainly Fills that jumper (like I would ) not really a good SANFL fitness example.And didn't the Eagles rucks do well against 2 afl listed ruckmen in Griffin and Giles.

But I must pick Aerie up on young corbet he burnt the ball running into an open goal about 15 metres out 45 degree (there abouts) and passed and the siren went .And another bad turn over like a rabit caught in a cars headlights Daniel on the wing something one should not see on a SANFL oval .

[/b]

Yeah, Miles did well no doubt, but bet you, as I, were a bit anxious about the move.

Yeah, that was not a good bit of play by Daniel, but thought he had a good crack.

BTW, with all the players we have tried numerous times (and questioned by some Eagles supporters) why do you think Papps, whose been around for a while, was only given one game, in which he was serviceable?

[spell_check]

How can we beat the seemingly unstoppable side but have two dismal performances prior? I think the rivalry is a factor - the players seem to be motivated by it. This resulted in an even contribution by everyone and not once when Centrals looked threatening did the side drop off. Both sides applied a lot of pressure and in a way, we did a Central on Centrals by grinding out the first three quarters and then breaking away in the last.

I'm not sure why the Dogs don't have the best record at Woodville - they did at the start of the decade when we did well at Elizabeth. Woodville Oval from goal to goal is actually about a metre longer than Elizabeth, so perhaps the narrower width does it.

Mickyj, having the match on record, I can say when Fuller was asked by Soders along the lines of "Do you sit up at bed at night and dream of moving McGregor to the forward line", he replied "No, I actually want two of him"

In the same interview goraw, Fuller was quizzed about Cicolella and he said that he thought he could do with a couple of full games of Reserves as a stepping stone to having more game time in the League. He only has been a pinch hitter in the League before this, and this is after a season with very little time in either grade.

We found out after the corresponding match last year at Alberton the inconsistency of 2008 continued. Will next weeks match after a good win be a lesson learnt?

[goraw]

In the same interview goraw, Fuller was quizzed about Cicolella and he said that he thought he could do with a couple of full games of Reserves as a stepping stone to having more game time in the League. He only has been a pinch hitter in the League before this, and this is after a season with very little time in either grade.

We found out after the corresponding match last year at Alberton the inconsistency of 2008 continued. Will next weeks match after a good win be a lesson learnt?[/quote]

seems like a bit of a copout to me re cicca. seems ronny thought oh well lets gamble on cicca for experience vs the dogs. may be way off the mark and ronny is the coach not me but with limited experience with the retirements of late plus injuries, thought cicca was a monty to make ur side . he is as u guys would know, 10 possies = atleast 8 quality. only IMO though

[spell_check]

I agree with you goraw. But perhaps that stint in the twos did help because I thought today was his best match since 2006 and hopefully there are more to come.

[Mickyj]

Will agree it was a gamble but didn't Miles play down back well he stopped a few forward thrusts by Centrals that I saw.and Miles won the odd tap on a very very unfit looking Buckets Mackenzie .He certainly Fills that jumper (like I would ) not really a good SANFL fitness example.And didn't the Eagles rucks do well against 2 afl listed ruckmen in Griffin and Giles.

But I must pick Aerie up on young corbet he burnt the ball running into an open goal about 15 metres out 45 degree (there abouts) and passed and the siren went .And another bad turn over like a rabit caught in a cars headlights Daniel on the wing something one should not see on a SANFL oval .

[/b]

Yeah, Miles did well no doubt, but bet you, as I, were a bit anxious about the move.

Yeah, that was not a good bit of play by Daniel, but thought he had a good crack.

BTW, with all the players we have tried numerous times (and questioned by some Eagles supporters) why do you think Papps, whose been around for a while, was only given one game, in which he was serviceable?

Hell yeah I was worried .

That's a hard question to answer I thought he did ok and was injured.
It does raise the issue of selections at oval ave like why Dawson hasn't been given a chance up forward .
Hopefully those two and all the other questions will get answered one day.
And didn't the seconds play well today sounded to me pre game Jeffries was getting them warmed very well pre game judging by the noise coming from under the stand.

[Mickyj]

I agree with you goraw. But perhaps that stint in the twos did help because I thought today was his best match since 2006 and hopefully there are more to come.

Very well spotted Spell Check he was playing like the Cica who very well should have been awarded the GF medal in 06.That is the CICA we all as Eagles fans love .
I HOPE THE PLAYING GROUP AS A WHOLE TAKE A LEAF FROM CICA'S BOOK. And of course playing the last two weeks under highly motivated reserves coach (and my pick as the next league coach at oval ave) jefferies could well have helped.

[Mickyj]

Despite some poor skill excecution from both sides at times today, a reasonably enjoyable game to watch...

Centrals were very poor with skill by hand and foot and of course, McGregor was the difference in the end shifting up forward.

Dissapointed as a Centrals fan that they lost their first game of the year but they will get better and have some quality players on the sidelines at present.

For those that listen to 5RPH and LifeFM, Eagles fan Phil Herden and myself (Centrals), decided to have a little bet on the outcome of this game earlier in the week.

Let me just say that I caught up with both Marketing Manager, Mark Passador, and Membership Director Colin Davison after the game in the Eagles rooms, and as a man of my words, advised them that I will be back to the Oval Avenue offices during the week to sign up and become a member of the Woodville West Torrens Football Club

The losing side's supporter had to become a member of the winning sides club so PhilH has mananged to secure the Eagles another financial member for 2009, well done Phil

Can I be the first eagles member to welcome u aboard in 09 Phil
Would you like ozzie the raffle ticket seller on hand to help you feel like an eagle

[centrecirclelegend]

welcome big phil...

i admire a man who pays up losing bets.....

even if hurts....which it must......it shows character......well done!

we may have to his censor his members emails though......just in case!

[goraw]

Despite some poor skill excecution from both sides at times today, a reasonably enjoyable game to watch...

Centrals were very poor with skill by hand and foot and of course, McGregor was the difference in the end shifting up forward.

Dissapointed as a Centrals fan that they lost their first game of the year but they will get better and have some quality players on the sidelines at present.

For those that listen to 5RPH and LifeFM, Eagles fan Phil Herden and myself (Centrals), decided to have a little bet on the outcome of this game earlier in the week.

Let me just say that I caught up with both Marketing Manager, Mark Passador, and Membership Director Colin Davison after the game in the Eagles rooms, and as a man of my words, advised them that I will be back to the Oval Avenue offices during the week to sign up and become a member of the Woodville West Torrens Football Club

The losing side's supporter had to become a member of the winning sides club so PhilH has mananged to secure the Eagles another financial member for 2009, well done Phil

Can I be the first eagles member to welcome u aboard in 09 Phil
Would you like ozzie the raffle ticket seller on hand to help you feel like an eagle

he might buy u a pair of uggies to really make u feel at home

ozzie= SANFL diehard legend!

[Aerie]

At presentations tonight
Best: Dabrowski, McGregor, McKenzie, Westbrook, Cica and lots of mentions to others.

Completely forgot Dabrowski in my write up - definitely was one of our best and has had a consistent season.

How can we beat the seemingly unstoppable side but have two dismal performances prior? I think the rivalry is a factor - the players seem to be motivated by it.

I think the teams we picked had a lot to do with it. IMO you can only have so many inexperienced/fringe players in the one side. In our case we had the experience playing reserves so there was no excuse for those losses (besides the opposition was better). It's all well and good giving young guys a go but having too many was feeding them to the wolves (pardon the pun).

[Wedgie]

The shift of McGregor up forward was the Midas touch, nuff said.

Let's just say after his effort against North in winning a game off his own boot in one quarter it wasn't rocket science on Ron Fuller's behalf!