R21 - Sturt v North @ Unley

[Dutchy]

STURT
Sturt’s midfield rotation has been boosted for its game against North Adelaide at Peter Motley Oval on Sunday.
Former Crow Brodie Martin has recovered from a minor hamstring strain after missing the Double Blues’ loss to South Adelaide in Round 19.
Martin has been joined in the 23-man squad by goalsneak Ben Hansen, running defender Tom Harms and possible debutant Lewis Young.
Young (17, 197cm and 92kg) is a tall forward from the Mitcham Hawks, who played for the McDonald’s SA Under-18 team this year.
Campbell Wildman and Sean Samblich have been sent back to the Reserves.

League
F: Greenslade, K. Beard, Carey
HF: Penfold, M. Evans, Hansen
C: Lienert, Battersby, Crocker
HB: Page, Stephens, Martin
B: Jonas, Gilfoy, McMahon

R: Osborn, Kirkwood, Hone
INT: Young, Slimming, Harms, Parrella, Paprotny
IN: Martin, Hansen, Young, Harms
OUT: Wildman, Samblich

Reserves
F: Langridge, Voigt, Applebee
HF: Telford, Wiech, Pansini
C: Hayes, Hayden, Callins
HB: Haren, Gamble, Thiele
B: Hargreaves, Powell, Edmonds

R: Habljak, Samblich, Wildman
INT: Dodd

Under-18
F: Trevorrow, Parker-Boers, Welsby
HF: Badger, Ellis, Hone
C: Stokes, Trenorden, Lines
HB: Musolino, Longden, Grieve
B: Fielke, Thatcher, Weidenhofer

R: Fahey-Sparks, Collins, Aitchison
INT: Scott, Prosser, Grundy, Smith
EMG: McDonald, Yunupingu


NORTH
Retiring North Adelaide midfielder Cohen Thiele will have his chance to farewell the Roosters faithful against Sturt at Peter Motley Oval on Sunday.
The consistent wingman, who has played 112 IGA League matches for North since making his debut in 2008, has been elevated from the Reserves after collecting 28 disposals and nine marks last Saturday.
‘’Cohen’s earned his call up to the League team after a strong performance last weekend,’’ North football manager Darryl Wintle said.
‘’He’s provided outstanding service to the club and we wish him all the best in the future.’’
The 27-year-old, who announced his retirement earlier this month due to a series of calf and back injuries, is playing his first IGA League game since Round 9 this year.
Originally from Loxton, Thiele has been joined in the Roosters’ squad of 23 by experienced on-baller Jay Shannon and running defender Michael Virgin.
They replace Jonathon Hayes, Michael McMahon and Corey Davey, who have all been sent back to the Reserves.

League
F: Ryswyk, Harvey, Wilkie
HF: Motlop, Barns, De Leonardis
C: McDonough, McKenzie, Thiele
HB: M. Thring, Patterson, Spina
B: Tahana, Grove, Clisby

R: J. Craig, Shannon, Schwarz
INT: Gregg, G. Thring, Virgin
IN: Shannon, Thiele, Virgin
OUT: Davey, Hayes, McMahon

Reserves
F: Hayes, Curnow, Quinn
HF: Hender, Dinham, McMahon
C: Jarman, Amato, Olekalns
HB: Davey, Wharton, Jacka
B: Minervini, Baron, Read

R: Sweet, Graham, Helyar
INT: Lloyd, McInerney, Nixon, Santillo

Under-18
F: Garlett, Denham, Dittmar
HF: Coleman-Oakes, Dyer, Smoker
C: Carmichael, LeBois, McNamara
HB: Rozee, Driscoll, Smith
B: Slade, Wilsdon, Shirley

R: Coventry, Parfitt, Wohling
INT: Moore, Rack, Jacka, Skinner, Neagle, Fletcher

[therisingblues]

This'll be Virgin's first time, won't it?

[Big Phil]

This'll be Virgin's first time, won't it?

No, but he goes in hard...

[Magellan]

This'll be Virgin's first time, won't it?

It'll certainly be his last time, un-Thiele gets picked for a game next season.

[another grub]

Get rid of that beard he might be half a chance

[therisingblues]

This'll be Virgin's first time, won't it?

No, but he goes in hard...

Well then he might lay a few ... tackles, if he gets in front of goals he could pop a cherry if he unloads right. There could be a case of nerves, I don't care what people say about North, it's always good to see a good young Cock going at it for the first time, but if he shoots from the pocket he could get a behind, he'll have to watch the wind, then he'll have to come again before he finally scores, and we just don't know what kind of shooter he's got yet. Has anyone seen the size of his screwie? I guess it is his first time so we'll learn all about it as he performs. I just hope it doesn't dribble off his boot. That would be real embarrassing! Just imagine the anti-climax as he sizes up for a huge screwie and it just dribbles on the ground in front of him? Perhaps a few of the old Cocks could show him how it's done in the change rooms before he blows it in front of the crowd? Stage fright could see the poor fella shrink, and if he can't get up, Virgin might have to wait another week before he finally scores. Probably needs a good rub before going into the tunnel, then he'll show some spunk. As a Sturt fan, I'll be hoping he sprays it EVERY TIME, we don't want him coming down our end, that would be too painful. After only one win in a month people might think that we are the Bloods, so I hope Saturday will be our period and young Virgin doesn't get to score!
GO YOU BLUES!!!!

[another grub]

Good Evans!

[Wedgie]

LOL match of the week according to the Advertiser. I don't think I'd bother going if it was the other side of my road.

[Magellan]

LOL match of the week according to the Advertiser. I don't think I'd bother going if it was the other side of my road.

Lol indeed. If this game was playing in my backyard, I'd probably go to the kitchen window and close the curtains.

Sturt should win this one comfortably and sharpen their teeth for the finals, although the heart says North and it'd be great if Cohen 'Bieber' Thiele could jag a win in his swansong.

[Magellan]

This'll be Virgin's first time, won't it?

No, but he goes in hard...

Well then he might lay a few ... tackles, if he gets in front of goals he could pop a cherry if he unloads right. There could be a case of nerves, I don't care what people say about North, it's always good to see a good young Cock going at it for the first time, but if he shoots from the pocket he could get a behind, he'll have to watch the wind, then he'll have to come again before he finally scores, and we just don't know what kind of shooter he's got yet. Has anyone seen the size of his screwie? I guess it is his first time so we'll learn all about it as he performs. I just hope it doesn't dribble off his boot. That would be real embarrassing! Just imagine the anti-climax as he sizes up for a huge screwie and it just dribbles on the ground in front of him? Perhaps a few of the old Cocks could show him how it's done in the change rooms before he blows it in front of the crowd? Stage fright could see the poor fella shrink, and if he can't get up, Virgin might have to wait another week before he finally scores. Probably needs a good rub before going into the tunnel, then he'll show some spunk. As a Sturt fan, I'll be hoping he sprays it EVERY TIME, we don't want him coming down our end, that would be too painful. After only one win in a month people might think that we are the Bloods, so I hope Saturday will be our period and young Virgin doesn't get to score!
GO YOU BLUES!!!!

Ooooh, Matron!

[Wedgie]

Video stream of this game on the SANFLs website.

[Corona Man]

Looking forward to the game, even tho I'm catching up with a few dub blues mates... Beers better be cold. Carn the cocks!

[therisingblues]

Good start to the Blues. 3:2 to 0:1 11 minutes in.

[therisingblues]

All Sturt's goals coming in the 2:30 minute mark and the 8 minute mark. 3 goals in 5 and a half minutes.
Now 19 minute mark and Sturt 3:3 to North 0:3

[therisingblues]

20 minutes Sturt 4:3 North 0:4

[therisingblues]

Mark Evans, two goals in a minute
22 minutes
Sturt 5:3
North 0:4

[therisingblues]

Can't actually watch the game, as I am working, but the screen shot of the live feed shows a fair smattering of fans in the outer pocket. Usually, when it looks like that the crowd will be about 2,250. That estimate is based only on what I can see of the crowd in the northern outer pocket, so the scope of variation there could be a 1000 either side.

[therisingblues]

Quarter time
Sturt 5:3
North 1:4
North's first coming at the 24 minute mark through Shannon.

[therisingblues]

17 minute mark 2nd quarter
North coming back
Sturt 5:5
North 3:5
Must be a breeze?

[therisingblues]

Sturt led by just one goal at half time, Now we have slammed on 4 goals to2 points in the first 15 minutes of the third Quarter.

Sturt 10:6
North 5:8