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USAEagle
26 Aug 2002, 12:32
I just watched the Eagles VS Bulldogs game fromt he WACA in 1998. That was the first game I ever went to.
It was interesting to watch now that I know everybody.
Some comments I have in retrospective...it is a good memory.
Woosha did not play until the 10 minute mark of the fourth quarter and imediately made a big impact. Was he already out of sorts with Mick by then? Cetainly doesn't make sense to leave your dual premiership captain on the bench for 3 1/2 quarters.
Paul Symmonds. What happened to him? He was quite a kick and was pretty mobile.
Cuz looked just as good then as he does now, but more mature and refined now as a player. Talent was still pretty raw and eager then.
Morrison. Started at full forward and kicked 4 goals, including one fron the goal line that might have landed in Gloucester PArk.
Gehrig. Why? enough said. He was awesome and without the right coach will NEVER meet his potential.
Mitchell White. First game back after knee Reco., kicked 1.5 or 6. Missed some 30 metre sitters at slight angles.
Chris Lewis. Shirtfront on West. Best I ever saw. Wirrapunda is classier than him - doesn't scrag as much, but just as exciting.
Guy McKenna. Most poised player I have ever seen.
Metro. Very handy across half back. Sorry that Freo have wasted his talent.
Fewster. Did nothing.
Gardiner. Was good in the ruck but didnt do much else.
The Team. I think Woosh should get this tape and show it to the boys this week. Even though we have played with a lot of passion and courage this year, this team doesn't come within shouting distance of that team for heart. They came back from a 52 - 4 quarter time deficit to lead by as much as 24 points and win by 13. I wish we could have passion transfusions, unfortunately passion is something you either have or you don't. It is a hard thing to teach.
Adrian Barich - Boundary Rider for Channel 7 had this conversation with Bruce McAvaney at halftime.
Bruce: Is there any Breeze down there Barra?
Barra: Yeah Mate but it ain't an eight goal breeze.
(at half time there were 16 goals all kicked at the Trinity College end of the WACA.)
Umpires. Gave some soft 50 metre penalties...IE one on Banfield as he kicked a goal just after a whistle for a Bulldogs free kick in the goal square. Crowd was so loud that the unmpuire couldn't even hear his whistle I bet.
In my short time as an Eagles' supporter this ranks as the top three games I have ever seen them play, behind Brisbane this year in round 5 and Essendon in round 4 in 1999. Bar the premierships which I am going to watch again tonight and tomorrow night.
GoEagles
26 Aug 2002, 17:13
Remember that game very clearly.
As for Paul Symonds, he changed WAFL clubs (West Perth to East Perth) in the late 90s or possibly 2000. I don't know if he's retired or on the injured list. Was one of the forgotten players of the West Coast Eagles.
gee i miss morrison out there :(
98 was Cousins first AA year IIRC. How did the Matera's go....i cant remember.
Voice of Reason
27 Aug 2002, 12:43
Originally posted by USAEagle
The Team. I think Woosh should get this tape and show it to the boys this week. Even though we have played with a lot of passion and courage this year, this team doesn't come within shouting distance of that team for heart. They came back from a 52 - 4 quarter time deficit to lead by as much as 24 points and win by 13. I wish we could have passion transfusions, unfortunately passion is something you either have or you don't. It is a hard thing to teach.
You've got to be kidding. You're generalising from one great comeback. The team this year has played with a great deal of passion and courage on most occasions and Woosha has acknowledged that in his press conferences after the games. The difference is that the 1998 side was a much more experienced and a fair bit better team.
Originally posted by noodle
gee i miss morrison out there :(
Yeah! Me too!
steve_rat
27 Aug 2002, 22:01
pual symonds what a red head version of jim carrey.
i'll take it back a little further. remember good ole peter wilson, the one handed glove man
he was one of my favs of old
i don't know if theres a thread but we should have one with our fav players of all time and why
probably already done and i'm a bit late
steve rat
USAEagle
28 Aug 2002, 00:31
Just to continue...Fido did not play.
Peter Matera. Scintillating. Smothered one kick fully, and a hand pass.
Jakovich. Did his ankle with about 3 minutes left in the game. Had problems for most of the year after that.
Tony Evans. Played well but was injured early.
Waterman. Powerful across half back. Shame he is with the Shockers now.
Milli. Steadiest ship in the storm.
Phil Read. Beaten badly in the first quarter. Spoken to quietly by MM at quarter time, with smoke coming our of Mick's Ears, and was good the rest of the way. This was Read's 8th game. Might have been a turning point in his career.
Jason Ball. Not as good as Gardiner even then.
Braun. Reminded me of why we got him. Silky-ish skills, and good pace.
Kemp. Kemp. What can you say other than Kemp? He was great.
I think that covers the 22.
This game was the start of a six game winning streak. Broken by Melbourne after Farmer kicked 7 goals. Round 19 I think. That Dees game was the second game I ever went to.
Paul Symmonds. What happened to him?
Still playing for East Perth............I would have kept him on the list for another season or so.
Originally posted by Frodo
Paul Symmonds. What happened to him?
Still playing for East Perth............I would have kept him on the list for another season or so.
So would I.
Bloody harsh delisting the bloke on 99 AFL games when it wasn't as if he'd had a bad season.
Goldenblue
28 Aug 2002, 12:52
That was a great game. I remember after being belted by 8 goals in the first quarter, I was pretty p*ssed off. I thought they had blown it and proved me wrong when they got back and won the game.
I would put this game along with the 1990 game against the Saints. I was sitting at the game when I saw Ugle dragged after 6 goals were kicked against him, only to see him down in the forward line and kick 6 goals to win the game for us.
Michael Braun received 3 brownlow votes for that game.
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 13:17
Well seeing as you no doubt at all are him (Michael Braun), I'd have thought you would have remembered that.
Voice of Reason
28 Aug 2002, 13:24
Originally posted by kuepper
Well seeing as you no doubt at all are him (Michael Braun), I'd have thought you would have remembered that.
He's just trying to pump up his trade value.
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 13:30
Originally posted by Voice of Reason
He's just trying to pump up his trade value.
Touché.
Seriously, anyone happen to know his middle name - too much coincidence and general 'insiderness' for mine.
Ill bet you Sabre's intellect against Frodo's charm - who wants a bet?
Originally posted by kuepper
Touché.
Seriously, anyone happen to know his middle name - too much coincidence and general 'insiderness' for mine.
Ill bet you Sabre's intellect against Frodo's charm - who wants a bet?
You're on.
Worsfold would have Braun's guts for garters if he found out one of his midfielders was messing about on BF prior to our most important game of the season. Hmmm, unless Brauny already knows he's been dropped this week?? I'm going to be keeping a close eye on the ins and outs tomorrow.
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 13:40
Originally posted by Mead
You're on.
Worsfold would have Braun's guts for garters if he found out one of his midfielders was messing about on BF prior to our most important game of the season. Hmmm, unless Brauny already knows he's been dropped this week?? I'm going to be keeping a close eye on the ins and outs tomorrow.
What does reading and posting on a website, have to do with playing a game of football - I've thought it for awhile about ole MDB, but the post of remembering who got 3 brownlows that game, sealed the deal.
I expect to see Frodo's charm very soon.
Originally posted by kuepper
What does reading and posting on a website, have to do with playing a game of football - I've thought it for awhile about ole MDB, but the post of remembering who got 3 brownlows that game, sealed the deal.
I expect to see Frodo's charm very soon.
You do?? Just as soon as you deliver me MDB's tousled blonde head on a platter, this bet will have been resolved in your favor, and I'll consider paying up.
Actually when Frodo sees this thread, you might see an example of his charm...
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 13:50
Originally posted by Mead
Actually when Frodo sees this thread, you might see an example of his charm...
Pssssssst - between you and me, that was what I was referring to.
Anyway, one of you fanboys(or girls) will know his middle name, cough it up.
Or MDB, last time someone made a slight comment of you being Brauny, you disappeared, care to contribute?
Mr Eagle
28 Aug 2002, 13:55
Originally posted by kuepper
I expect to see Frodo's charm very soon. I've been saying that for ages! :D
For the truly curious...MDB's thoughts on Michael Braun: here (http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=29959&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending) (Good to see he has only voted for "himself" on the odd occasion in BFWCPOTY ;))
But frankly I think this is best kept quiet. What's the point of having "MDB" around if he can't do his work of keeping us informed in peace and anonymity? :)
TheRealBuzz
28 Aug 2002, 13:56
I might be wrong, but I'm pretty sure Brauny's middle name is David.
MDB, let it be known that I have stuck up for you through all the trade threads. ;)
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 13:58
Well if I am right (and lets face it, when am I wrong?), this must go down as one of the quotes of the year, by Brauny himself:
Braun deserved BOG because not only did he get the ball himself, but he stopped a very dangerous player in Harvey (who is in the top 10 of the AFL for disposals) from getting anywhere near the ball.
The best players aren't only those who can amass 30+ possessions - those who stop damaging players are just as important - and that was Brauns role today.....he played a fantastic game.
Well I am sure you are not one to blow your own trumpet, but toot-fking-toot!
Mr Eagle
28 Aug 2002, 14:01
Originally posted by TheRealBuzz
MDB, let it be known that I have stuck up for you through all the trade threads.
Oh stop grovelling, it's pathetic ;)
TheRealBuzz
28 Aug 2002, 14:12
I don't know what you're talking about, Rod.
Can I help it if I think Brauny is quite possibly the hardest, toughest, highly skilled footballer that I've ever seen?
P.S. I think this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Blocker = Leigh Brown.
Believe.
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 14:15
IN keeping with that, Id like to suggest that Frodo is Ken Judge, and there is a very good chance that Buzz is Karl Langdon.
carneagles
28 Aug 2002, 14:19
Where's suzi_olsen when you need her? She'd clear this up in a flash. Hell, she's probably his mum.
PS: Buzz, are you seriously alleging that Brown can type?
TheRealBuzz
28 Aug 2002, 14:22
Ha!! Wrong as usual.
They call me Adrian Barich. Perhaps you've heard of me?
Kuep = Scott Watters
carneagles
28 Aug 2002, 14:23
Originally posted by TheRealBuzz
Kuep = Scott Watters I always forget - when it's written, is it libel or slander?
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 14:23
Well Barra, at least I had some sembelence of talent.
Come on MDB, where for art thou?
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 14:24
Originally posted by carneagles
I always forget - when it's written, is it libel or slander?
Ask Barich, his big mouth is always overflowing with total crap, he must have been in a legal case or 2 ... so real barra?
TheRealBuzz
28 Aug 2002, 14:51
I'm not really sure.
To be honest, Basil is the one with the brains.
Channel Seven just keep me on the air because the ladies see me as some high quality eye-candy.
You can keep on thinking Im Michael Braun if you like......
Just because I take an interest in Brauny doesn't mean that I am him!! Gee, the amount of people that write about Ben and you dont all go accusing them of being the guy himself!!!!
Come on guys, do you really think that an AFL player would waste their time on the internet??? 90% of them wouldn't even know how to use a computer.
So just to set the record straight - no, Im not Brauny, but yes, I do consider him to be a tough hard player whom I rate rather highly.
Originally posted by MDB
You can keep on thinking Im Michael Braun if you like......
Just because I take an interest in Brauny doesn't mean that I am him!! Gee, the amount of people that write about Ben and you dont all go accusing them of being the guy himself!!!!
Come on guys, do you really think that an AFL player would waste their time on the internet??? 90% of them wouldn't even know how to use a computer.
So just to set the record straight - no, Im not Brauny, but yes, I do consider him to be a tough hard player whom I rate rather highly.
Well said Brauny.
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 15:50
Originally posted by MDB
You can keep on thinking Im Michael Braun if you like......
Will do.
Just because I take an interest in Brauny doesn't mean that I am him!! Gee, the amount of people that write about Ben and you dont all go accusing them of being the guy himself!!!!
True, but how many can recite his brownlow votes per game? And how many use his initials to post?
Come on guys, do you really think that an AFL player would waste their time on the internet??? 90% of them wouldn't even know how to use a computer.
No doubt on the latter, but this reeks of a poor coverup - what else do you have to do between training Brauny? Occassional ad, hairdressing appointment, and maybe the odd visit to the solarium, aint like it is hard to find some spare time.
So just to set the record straight - no, Im not Brauny, but yes, I do consider him to be a tough hard player whom I rate rather highly. Stop blowing your own trumpet Brauny, we believe you.
really.
carneagles
28 Aug 2002, 16:41
Originally posted by kuepper
Well seeing as you no doubt at all are him (Michael Braun), I'd have thought you would have remembered that. Careful - there's a precedent for this sort of thing.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29067
Are you in Eagle Eye, MDB? Which page?
Have a look at the times I post - there is no way I can be Brauny because right now for example he is at Training.....
Go back and look at the other times and you will find that I post only during the day which is when the guys all train.
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 17:07
Originally posted by carneagles
Careful - there's a precedent for this sort of thing.
I like the cut of your jib, but your sailing close to the wind if you are likening me to that wench.
Anyway, with sharp thinking like that, you _must_ be Andrew Embeley.
Hi Kuepps....trolling again I see! How nice to see that youve got so much spare time on your hands.
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 17:19
Originally posted by carlyp
Hi Kuepps....trolling again I see!
Hello cheerleader - this isnt trolling, my 2 headed friend, merely enjoying the banter with some people with the intellect to understand it - best you stay to the benny cousins threads eh what?
How nice to see that youve got so much spare time on your hands.
Oh how I wish that was true - and if I did have alot of sparetime (you try running your own business, as well as 40 + hour sof consulting a week) I wouldnt be on here my dear.
Just having a laugh, ask your other head to explain it to you ;)
You know what the best thing about you is Kuepps.......
Your so Original! :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
You know whats even funnier... I doubt youve ever even visited this island state of mine.
kuepper
28 Aug 2002, 17:23
Originally posted by carlyp
I doubt youve ever even visited this island state of mine.
I want it on the record, for once and for all, I definately have not visted your map of Tassie.
You keep getting more and more original dont you Kuepps! So funny arnt you!
Mr Eagle
29 Aug 2002, 00:25
Originally posted by carlyp
You keep getting more and more original dont you Kuepps! So funny arnt you!
Hate to point the bleeding obvious out to you Carly, but most of us here do find Kuepper quite amusing...even if it is in a "Jerry Springer" kind of way ;)
Originally posted by Mr Eagle
Hate to point the bleeding obvious out to you Carly, but most of us here do find Kuepper quite amusing...even if it is in a "Jerry Springer" kind of way ;)
More of a 'compulsively probing a canker sore with a hot needle, to see how much it hurts' kind of way, i thought :)
Originally posted by carneagles
PS: Buzz, are you seriously alleging that Brown can type?
Hahahah....i like that one.
Originally posted by Mr Eagle
Hate to point the bleeding obvious out to you Carly, but most of us here do find Kuepper quite amusing...even if it is in a "Jerry Springer" kind of way ;)
Well I dont find his constant knocking of Tasmania amusing! I doubt that you would like it if he knocked WA! He is nothing better than a troll IMO!
GoEagles
29 Aug 2002, 18:12
Originally posted by carlyp
Well I dont find his constant knocking of Tasmania amusing! I doubt that you would like it if he knocked WA! He is nothing better than a troll IMO!
Carly - it's not the whole Tasmania thing, it's because your female, younger than kueps and an Eagle supporter, so to him you living in Tasmania is the icing on the cake.
Roll with the bantering/trolling - very amusing when it's directed to others, makes you want to run away and cry when it's directed to you. :p
Too true Go Eagles! Too true!
Carlz, kuep just has a thing against people younger and cuter than him - its why he's so paranoid about a blonde locked bundle'o'joy Brauny.
(heads off to gf to reaffirm his heterosexuality)
Ahhhhhhh thats why he doesnt like me then!
nearlyblonde
29 Aug 2002, 20:03
Originally posted by kuepper
I want it on the record, for once and for all, I definately have not visted your map of Tassie.
Hey keup,
Why ya picking on Carly?????
Mr Eagle
30 Aug 2002, 01:28
Originally posted by nearlyblonde
Why ya picking on Carly?????
Because she has not yet learnt to treat him with the contempt he so richly deserves ;)
Oh I treat him with contempt alright!
kuepper
30 Aug 2002, 08:17
Originally posted by nearlyblonde
Why ya picking on Carly?????
Why hello there, long time no speak (still using that ladder too, you'll be glad to know) - in short, I aint.
She feels the need to chime in threads such as this (go back 20 or so posts while Mr Braun, Mr Barich, Mr Brown and myself were having some nice banter, and she then felt the need to have a crack at me about trolling, so for the want of anything better to do, I had some fun :)
Just for the record, age, sex and location makes little difference to me, from the old, crusty and bitter ones from WA (who know who they are) all the way through to the cheerleader types from our most southern states, if required I'll do my duty and educate them ;)
The sad part is that I stop on by, to find 15 posts discussing it.
Shame on you all - especially you Carly, surely one of your heads must have something better to talk about.
Originally posted by kuepper
Why hello there, long time no speak (still using that ladder too, you'll be glad to know) - in short, I aint.
She feels the need to chime in threads such as this (go back 20 or so posts while Mr Braun, Mr Barich, Mr Brown and myself were having some nice banter, and she then felt the need to have a crack at me about trolling, so for the want of anything better to do, I had some fun :)
Just for the record, age, sex and location makes little difference to me, from the old, crusty and bitter ones from WA (who know who they are) all the way through to the cheerleader types from our most southern states, if required I'll do my duty and educate them ;)
The sad part is that I stop on by, to find 15 posts discussing it.
Shame on you all - especially you Carly, surely one of your heads must have something better to talk about.
Hmmmm. Can't help but think you have a bit of a cheerleader fetish going on there.. Be afraid, carly, be very very afraid.
kuepper
30 Aug 2002, 11:54
Originally posted by Mead
Hmmmm. Can't help but think you have a bit of a cheerleader fetish going on there.. Be afraid, carly, be very very afraid.
This from a man whos sigfile went into detail about Troy Wilson writing poetry and making love ... put the rock down in the glass house this instant.
Originally posted by Mead
Hmmmm. Can't help but think you have a bit of a cheerleader fetish going on there.. Be afraid, carly, be very very afraid.
Thanks Mead...I'll get Uncle Vinnie and the boys onto it straight away!!
Originally posted by kuepper
This from a man whos sigfile went into detail about Troy Wilson writing poetry and making love ... put the rock down in the glass house this instant.
*dances transvestite style in front of full length mirror*
It rubs the lotion on its skin or it gets the hose again.