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McAlmanac
3 Jul 2002, 11:56
Having a discussion with a couple of ex-pat friends about the 1978 Grand Final - I say Phil Gallagher got a dodgy holding the ball from Des Foster to win the game. They said it was a dodgy mark - one even suggested it was Peter Mead who gave it.
Can I get a definitive answer?
Not sure which one of those umpires but 1 of them(whichever 1 gave the decision) admitted about 5 years ago he made a mistake with that last decision.:mad:
McAlmanac
3 Jul 2002, 12:56
Originally posted by sapaul
Not sure which one of those umpires but 1 of them(whichever 1 gave the decision) admitted about 5 years ago he made a mistake with that last decision.:mad:
Yep, I heard that. Reckon it was Foster.
Blues_Brat
3 Jul 2002, 13:15
AAAAARGH!
Now that's out of my system.
It was bloody Des Foster, he came out on the news in 1993 and admitted he ballsed up. Gee thanks Des, it was ONLY A PREMIERSHIP.
It was a dodgy mark, I beleive. But really Foster isn't even sure what he paid.
It could be argued that straighter kicking would have sealed the game long before that, but to lose by a point on a dodgy decision sticks the knife in.
bulldog pommy
3 Jul 2002, 16:53
BALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
Originally posted by Blues_Brat
AAAAARGH!
Now that's out of my system.
It was bloody Des Foster, he came out on the news in 1993 and admitted he ballsed up. Gee thanks Des, it was ONLY A PREMIERSHIP.
It was a dodgy mark, I beleive. But really Foster isn't even sure what he paid.
It could be argued that straighter kicking would have sealed the game long before that, but to lose by a point on a dodgy decision sticks the knife in.
Watching the G/F video Bagshaw at
full forward early looks a bit of a mistake.
(More effective on the flank.)
Why'd they get rid of Greenslade?
I could'nt see much in the Foster thing myself.
First time I watched this game was September
last year half way throught the last quarter the
plane hit the tower....
RoosterWedgie
3 Jul 2002, 17:44
Pffft!
Norwood would have won anyway, Sturt cant blame Des Foster for being 30pts up and blowing a lead like that, there were many "dodgy" goals in the first 3 quarters that were as a result of crap free kicks to Sturt.
And if you think I sound like a Norwood supporter, its because I WAS a Norwood supporter in the 70s! lol
Until I saw the error of my ways.
;)
Originally posted by killer
First time I watched this game was September
last year half way throught the last quarter the
plane hit the tower....
Didn't tell you that on the video did they?:rolleyes:
I thought it was given for a high tackle or over the shoulder round the neck maybe i found that amazing because gallagher didnt have a neck!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D
bulldog pommy
3 Jul 2002, 22:49
Originally posted by RoosterWedgie
Pffft!
Norwood would have won anyway, Sturt cant blame Des Foster for being 30pts up and blowing a lead like that, there were many "dodgy" goals in the first 3 quarters that were as a result of crap free kicks to Sturt.
And if you think I sound like a Norwood supporter, its because I WAS a Norwood supporter in the 70s! lol
Until I saw the error of my ways.
;)
Wedgie you have just lost all credibility. A true supporter of a team NEVER changes his colours.:(
dreamkillers
3 Jul 2002, 23:01
Originally posted by bulldog pommy
Wedgie you have just lost all credibility. A true supporter of a team NEVER changes his colours.:(
How very true........through thick and thin no matter the results.....
McAlmanac
3 Jul 2002, 23:45
Have to agree. When I think of the beltings I saw Woodville get from 1969 (when I had my first guernsey - number 14, Ray Huppatz) right through to merger.... Never a thought for a second of jumping ship.
Originally posted by bulldog pommy
Wedgie you have just lost all credibility. A true supporter of a team NEVER changes his colours.:(
Well hang on for a sec bulldog, i used to be a one-eyed ,up yours,get f@#$%d .......PORT supporter.........now can ya blame me for changing.........at least being a NORTH man ive got friends.
Uncle Steve
4 Jul 2002, 22:40
Originally posted by PIG
Well hang on for a sec bulldog, i used to be a one-eyed ,up yours,get f@#$%d .......PORT supporter.........now can ya blame me for changing.........at least being a NORTH man ive got friends.
Another quality candidate for "Quote Of The Year"!
Originally posted by PIG
Well hang on for a sec bulldog, i used to be a one-eyed ,up yours,get f@#$%d .......PORT supporter.........now can ya blame me for changing.........at least being a NORTH man ive got friends.
yep goter agree i was born and bread a glenelg supporter and i mean born glenelg community hospital had to go to all the games and as soon as i was old enough to go to footy on my own i linked up with friends and went to north games from about the age of 12 so you start one way and end up another just cause you parents try and infleuence to barrack for there team doesnt mean we all have to be f*cking sheep !!!!!!!!!!
Originally posted by bulldog pommy
Wedgie you have just lost all credibility. A true supporter of a team NEVER changes his colours.:(
you blokes are joking arent ya swap from norwood in the late 70s to north for success and you think that was so you could barrack for a better team f*uck where ya been !!!!!!!!
dreamkillers
4 Jul 2002, 23:14
sounds a lot like the boat people jumping ship up here trying to get in.........
Originally posted by dreamkillers
sounds a lot like the boat people jumping ship up here trying to get in.........
to get in where and whats with the fish quote:D :D :D
Uncle Steve
4 Jul 2002, 23:20
Originally posted by FISH
yep goter agree i was born and bread a glenelg supporter and i mean born glenelg community hospital had to go to all the games and as soon as i was old enough to go to footy on my own i linked up with friends and went to north games from about the age of 12 so you start one way and end up another just cause you parents try and infleuence to barrack for there team doesnt mean we all have to be f*cking sheep !!!!!!!!!!
What a sad, tragic story. Another sorry tale of a poor, misguided soul tempted by the power of the dark side. :D
Myself, I was born in Glenelg Community hospital to Glenelg supporting parents, grew up just down diagonal road (Oaklands Pk), was educated in Glenelg's catchment zone, played footy in Glenelg area's schoolboy comps, played mini league for the Bays (against North, coincidentally), went to high school down the road from the club, have lived in the approximate Glenelg area ever since leaving the nest (Parkholme, South Plympton) and currently live at Glenelg North - within staggering distance of the club.
One eye is black and the other gold. Always has been - always will be.
dreamkillers
4 Jul 2002, 23:21
Originally posted by FISH
to get in where and whats with the fish quote:D :D :D
Boat people and Darwin........:D :D :D
The fish quote goes with the quote above it.......from Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy - it was also used as the title for the 4th book in the trilogy by Douglas Adams (RIP).......
na uncle steve just could'nt take going to the footy with the parents any more and i had moved to henley bch by then and as pig said great being at the footy with ya mates . BY THE WAY I'M IN GOOLWA AT MOMENT SO I MAY SEEYA AT THE FOOTY SAT WE ARE ALL MEETING AT THE QUEENS HEAD AT 1PM MIGHT SEEYA THERE1:D :D :D
Uncle Steve
4 Jul 2002, 23:36
Originally posted by FISH
na uncle steve just could'nt take going to the footy with the parents any more and i had moved to henley bch by then and as pig said great being at the footy with ya mates . BY THE WAY I'M IN GOOLWA AT MOMENT SO I MAY SEEYA AT THE FOOTY SAT WE ARE ALL MEETING AT THE QUEENS HEAD AT 1PM MIGHT SEEYA THERE1:D :D :D
Hmmm. I had a "friend" (and I use that term in the loosest possible sense) who dumped Norwood for Glenelg solely because all his mates were Glenelg supporters. Norwood promptly won the premiership that year (1984). Perhaps this guy should get a mention on the "biggest club-hopping loser" thread :D
Don't know about the Queens Head, but you'll definitely see me in front of the scoreboard.
CAR'N A BAYS!
Originally posted by Uncle Steve
Hmmm. I had a "friend" (and I use that term in the loosest possible sense) who dumped Norwood for Glenelg solely because all his mates were Glenelg supporters. Norwood promptly won the premiership that year (1984). Perhaps this guy should get a mention on the "biggest club-hopping loser" thread :D
Don't know about the Queens Head, but you'll definitely see me in front of the scoreboard.
CAR'N A BAYS!
yeah let it out if it make ya feel better:) :eek: :cool:
Originally posted by dreamkillers
Boat people and Darwin........:D :D :D
The fish quote goes with the quote above it.......from Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy - it was also used as the title for the 4th book in the trilogy by Douglas Adams (RIP).......
yeah i got it now were not to bright over here:D :D :D
RoosterWedgie
5 Jul 2002, 18:53
Originally posted by bulldog pommy
Wedgie you have just lost all credibility. A true supporter of a team NEVER changes his colours.:(
WTF?
Unlike most morons that just go with the flow or their family I wanted to be different and how is leaving Norwood who were at the top of the tree to follow North who were wooden spooners in 1978 bailing?
Takes a lot of guts to follow a team like North through thick and thin considering Ive always lived south of town and all my family goes for a different side.
Personally I think its **** weak when people just go with the flow, ie follow the top teams like Port or just follow their friends, family or local community, get some balls people!
BTW I didnt exactly leave Norwood, I stopped following the footy for a few years (followed Adelaide City in its hey day) as I lost interest. As at school you HAD to follow a side I just said North for the sake of it, went to a game in the early 80s an have hardly missed one since!
Plus there is no grass for the kids to play on at Norwood Oval!
Mind you the Coopers is tempting.
I cant understand why anyone would follow any team but North Adelaide after all the cheapest beer in the SANFL is at Prospect.
yeah thats pretty much how i see it to weg if you refer to my earlier post regarding my situation as a young fella we dont often get a say in things but when given a choice we found the only path to complete fufilment by following our beloved roosters!:D :D :D :cool: :cool: :cool: