- May 8, 2001
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- CDFC (SANFL), Port Melb (VFL)
Hi Footy fans...
The SANFL season kicked off with some big crowds last weekend, a shade under 19000 turning up to the five matches on offer. Unfortunately this couldn't be sustained for this past weekend, with some disappointing numbers at a couple of the games which didn't quite reach the 2000 mark. Have some SA footy-heads voted with their feet in response to the entry of the AFL reserves teams already, as had been threatened by some over the off-season? Or is it just the same old story of fair weather or bandwagoners getting around? Hopefully, with a couple of surprise victories from unexpected sources this past weekend, maybe those numbers might just start climbing. But there are concerns after one result... a result that many feared would signal the end of the competition as we know it. Paranoia or too early to tell? Stay tuned.
Welcome to the Round 2 edition of the SANFL Wrap-Up.
First up in this week's wrap thread, we're heading across the Hilton Bridges to the City Mazda Stadium in Richmond where the "Western Derby" was afoot between the Bloods and the Eagles under Friday Night Lights. These two mobs have battled each other probably more times in the last five years than any other match up. From their 77-all draw in Round 2 in 2009 up to last year's Qualifying Final, the Eagles have won seven while the Bloods have taken six, Westies' sixth win coming from that last clash to the tune of seven points. The Bloods would dominate most of the opening quarter, but some poor shooting would see them ahead by just nine points at the first change after kicking 3.3 to the Eagles' two goals. It was here that the Eagles would assert themselves as they kicked four of the first five majors of the second quarter, some inaccuracy of their own preventing them from taking real control of the match as they went into the long break with a one-goal lead, Eagles 6.4 to West 5.4. From here it was an arm-wrestling match, both sides struggling to make a real impact on the scoreboard. The Bloods would lock things up by the three quarter-time break, kicking 2.4 to the Eagles' 1.4 to tie the scores at 50 points each to set up a heart-stopping finishing term. The Bloods rallied in the last quarter, but in the final minutes the Eagles would get the match winner after a holding the ball charge allowed them to put the game out of Westies' reach. The visitors scored 3.4 to the Bloods' two goals to take a 10-point win. The Eagles would name James Boyd as their best afield, while the Bloods named Chris Schmidt as their best.
Midday football hasn't been a blip on the SANFL radar since the days of AFL curtain raisers in the 1990's, but that was the timeslot for the first Saturday match of the weekend, as the Channel 7 cameras headed north to Playford Alive Oval in Elizabeth for the clash between the Bulldogs and the Redlegs. The Doggies haven't had the best of luck against the Redlegs as of late, the last five clashes have been all Norwood victories. The Dogs last tasted victory against the 'Legs in the 2nd Semi of 2011, as well as the match only three weeks before that. The Redlegs' last win was something the Bulldogs would rather forget, a 53-point drubbing at The Parade in Round 21 last season. Early on in the day, things looked rather grim for the Dogs even though the Redlegs weren't making maximum impact on the scoreboard as they sprayed 3.5 to 1.1. But take an animated Roy Laird and a few choice words, something happened. The Dogs shocked the reigning premiers in the second term, keeping the 'Legs to just one goal whilst kicking 5.1 for themselves to take a nine-point lead at the half-time break. The Dogs were suddenly playing with a measure of confidence and a sore point was about to be addressed, as they hadn't scored more than seven goals against Norwood for those previous five games. The third term was, compared with the rest of the game, rather dull in regards to scoring. But the pressure by Centrals was enough for them to extend their advantage, they added 2.1 to one goal to go into the final change with a 15-point lead. The Dogs would leave the visitors in their wake in the final term, only inaccuracy made it just bearable for the 'Legs as the home side booted 5.5 to 1.3 to take a seven-goal win. Trent Goodrem led by example for and was duly named best for Centrals, while Norwood voted in Ben Jefferies as their standout.
Coming back from the outer north and into the inner north, we stop at the Prospect Oval as the SANFL's own "Civil War" of the north and south broke out between the Roosters and the Panthers. There have been 12 matches between these clubs in the previous five seasons, with the Roosters taking out nine of those games including the most recent one from Round 17 last season. That was a day the South faithful would really like to forget, a 105-point hammering at Prospect. South got their season off to a great start last week after disposing of the Bloods, while the Roosters welcomed the Crows and then sent them packing. The Panthers, with that previous encounter on their minds, got straight to business. They would get the jump on a surprised Roosters camp as they kicked five goals to two, taking a three-goal lead at quarter-time. This seemingly rejuvenated South Adelaide continued to dominate on the scoreboard in the second quarter, adding a further 5.3 to the Roosters' 3.2. At the long break, the Panthers were ahead by 31 points. This blue and white outfit was just relentless in their pressure on the man and ball, new coach Brad Gotch bringing a new style of football to Souths which no doubt helped him bag two VFL premierships in 1996 and 2003. The Roosters stepped up their efforts in the third quarter, bringing the gap back to just two goals by the final change, North booting 6.3 to the Panthers' 3.2. But the Panthers weren't letting this one slip out of their grasp. Like the Bulldogs earlier in the day, they peppered their goals in the final term to take a further 5.5 whilst the home side added a paltry 1.5 as the visitors left Prospect with a 34-point win. Joel Cross was named best on ground for the Panthers, while the Roosters voted for Jay Shannon as their best.
In the last Saturday game of the weekend, we cross town to Envestra Park at Unley where the Double Blues hosted the Crows. This match was probably one the Blues fans were looking forward to, a measure of vengeance on their minds for the Crows' plundering of the Unley club at the end of last season, as Sturt were forced to farewell seven players they were allocated through the old mini-draft or were home grown at Oxford Terrace. Either way, it drove the Sturt faithful up the wall, as it did all the other clubs. The Blues hit the ground running last weekend against the Tigers, and although the Crows took the first two goals the Blues didn't let that sit for long. Despite some inaccuracy, the Blues would be up by three points at the first change, 2.4 to 2.1. The Blues went for a gallop in the second term, but more inaccuracy in attack would be cause for concern to coach Seamus Maloney as they kicked 5.6 to the Crows' 1.3. On the flip side, Heath Younie had far worse headaches to contend with as his young team was guilty of too many skill errors thanks to Sturt's superior composure and pace, one incident saw the Blues go coast-to-coast for a goal after a successful chase-down tackle in the Crows attacking zone in that second term. The Blues kept on their merry way in the third quarter, they would add a further 5.4 to their tally while the Crows managed to score almost more than an entire half of their day with their 3.1. But they were still on the wrong end of the stick, down by 45 points at the final break. The Blues didn't have any scoring power left in the final term, but they still had plenty of defensive strength to hold off Adelaide who scored 3.1 to 1.5. The Blues would have their revenge, taking a 37-point victory. Kory Beard was best afield for Sturt, while Jake Kelly was named best for the Crows.
In the final match for the weekend, the action now shifts to Sunday afternoon at the Alberton Oval where the Magpies met the Tigers. There have been 13 matches between these teams over the previous five seasons, the Tigers holding a single match over the Magpies 7-6. But the past four games have all been black & white victories, including the Round 23 game at the bay which many supporters believed was the end of the Port Adelaide Football Club as they knew it, with "big brother" taking full control of the Magpies' destiny from there onwards. The Tigers are a team in re-build mode, a great deal of their line up either league newbies or new faces... who had no idea of what punishment was ahead of them. This Magpies outfit was everything that rival SANFL clubs feared, a team with several Power-listed players, which would proceed to tear this under-prepared and under-experienced Tigers line-up. The Bays would manage just a single behind in the first quarter, while Port rammed through 10.4 to take a startling 63-point lead at quarter-time. Inaccuracy crept into the Port camp in the second term, but the Tigers would not for a second come close to causing concern. They added a further 4.5 to Glenelg's 3.1 to put their lead out to 73 points by the half-time break. The Glenelg faithful could have been forgiven for taking their leave at this point, because when play resumed so did the destruction. The Magpies slammed home a further 7.4 to 2.1 in the third quarter, stretching the gap to 106 points by the final change. The final result would send chills down spines and probably make a lot of SANFL fans extremely concerned and angry as the 'Pies ran away with it, hammering the point home in the last term with a 8.2 to four behind effort to take a 152-point win.
FINAL SCORES IN ROUND 2 OF THE SANFL
Friday April 11
Woodville-West Torrens 10.12 (72)
West Adelaide 9.8 (62)
1,945 @ City Mazda Stadium, Richmond
Saturday April 12
Central District 13.8 (86)
Norwood 6.8 (44)
1,959 @ Playford Alive Oval, Elizabeth
South Adelaide 18.8 (116)
North Adelaide 12.10 (82)
2,145 @ Prospect Oval
Sturt 13.19 (97)
Adelaide 9.6 (60)
3,505 @ Envestra Park, Unley
Sunday April 13
Port Adelaide 29.15 (189)
Glenelg 5.7 (37)
2,738 @ Alberton Oval
INJURIES
W-WT -- Templeton (ankle)
West -- Caire (hamstring)
Norwood -- Murphy (concussion)
North -- Obst (hamstring)
Adelaide -- Osborn (back)
Port -- Sharrad, Amon (ankle)
Glenelg -- Agnew (concussion)
REPORTS
Central -- Barmby (rough conduct)
LEAGUE LADDER
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Sturt -- 4pts (2-0-0), 64.2%
South -- 4pts (2-0-0), 61.9%
W-WT -- 4pts (2-0-0), 57.6%
Port -- 2pts (1-1-0), 68.5%
Central -- 2pts (1-1-0), 52.1%
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North -- 2pts (1-1-0), 51.6%
Norwood -- 2pts (1-1-0), 45.6%
West -- 0pts (0-2-0), 39.7%
Adelaide -- 0pts (0-2-0), 38.8%
Glenelg -- 0pts (0-2-0), 22.2%
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CATCH UP FOOTY ON PLUS-7
Just like before with ABC iView, all SANFL televised matches will be available to watch again on Seven's PLUS-7 website and tablet apps through the iTunes and Google Play Stores. The matches will available for up to four weeks.
Next weekend in Round 3...
Thursday April 17 @ 7:40pm
West Adelaide vs. North Adelaide; City Mazda Stadium, Richmond
Norwood vs. Sturt; Coopers Stadium, Norwood
Friday April 18 @ 5pm
South Adelaide vs. Glenelg; Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga
Saturday April 19 @ 2:10pm
Central District vs. Adelaide; Playford Alive Oval, Elizabeth
Sunday April 20 @ 2:10pm
Woodville-West Torrens vs. Port Adelaide; Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval, Woodville
So until next time... see you at the Footy!
The SANFL season kicked off with some big crowds last weekend, a shade under 19000 turning up to the five matches on offer. Unfortunately this couldn't be sustained for this past weekend, with some disappointing numbers at a couple of the games which didn't quite reach the 2000 mark. Have some SA footy-heads voted with their feet in response to the entry of the AFL reserves teams already, as had been threatened by some over the off-season? Or is it just the same old story of fair weather or bandwagoners getting around? Hopefully, with a couple of surprise victories from unexpected sources this past weekend, maybe those numbers might just start climbing. But there are concerns after one result... a result that many feared would signal the end of the competition as we know it. Paranoia or too early to tell? Stay tuned.
Welcome to the Round 2 edition of the SANFL Wrap-Up.
First up in this week's wrap thread, we're heading across the Hilton Bridges to the City Mazda Stadium in Richmond where the "Western Derby" was afoot between the Bloods and the Eagles under Friday Night Lights. These two mobs have battled each other probably more times in the last five years than any other match up. From their 77-all draw in Round 2 in 2009 up to last year's Qualifying Final, the Eagles have won seven while the Bloods have taken six, Westies' sixth win coming from that last clash to the tune of seven points. The Bloods would dominate most of the opening quarter, but some poor shooting would see them ahead by just nine points at the first change after kicking 3.3 to the Eagles' two goals. It was here that the Eagles would assert themselves as they kicked four of the first five majors of the second quarter, some inaccuracy of their own preventing them from taking real control of the match as they went into the long break with a one-goal lead, Eagles 6.4 to West 5.4. From here it was an arm-wrestling match, both sides struggling to make a real impact on the scoreboard. The Bloods would lock things up by the three quarter-time break, kicking 2.4 to the Eagles' 1.4 to tie the scores at 50 points each to set up a heart-stopping finishing term. The Bloods rallied in the last quarter, but in the final minutes the Eagles would get the match winner after a holding the ball charge allowed them to put the game out of Westies' reach. The visitors scored 3.4 to the Bloods' two goals to take a 10-point win. The Eagles would name James Boyd as their best afield, while the Bloods named Chris Schmidt as their best.
Midday football hasn't been a blip on the SANFL radar since the days of AFL curtain raisers in the 1990's, but that was the timeslot for the first Saturday match of the weekend, as the Channel 7 cameras headed north to Playford Alive Oval in Elizabeth for the clash between the Bulldogs and the Redlegs. The Doggies haven't had the best of luck against the Redlegs as of late, the last five clashes have been all Norwood victories. The Dogs last tasted victory against the 'Legs in the 2nd Semi of 2011, as well as the match only three weeks before that. The Redlegs' last win was something the Bulldogs would rather forget, a 53-point drubbing at The Parade in Round 21 last season. Early on in the day, things looked rather grim for the Dogs even though the Redlegs weren't making maximum impact on the scoreboard as they sprayed 3.5 to 1.1. But take an animated Roy Laird and a few choice words, something happened. The Dogs shocked the reigning premiers in the second term, keeping the 'Legs to just one goal whilst kicking 5.1 for themselves to take a nine-point lead at the half-time break. The Dogs were suddenly playing with a measure of confidence and a sore point was about to be addressed, as they hadn't scored more than seven goals against Norwood for those previous five games. The third term was, compared with the rest of the game, rather dull in regards to scoring. But the pressure by Centrals was enough for them to extend their advantage, they added 2.1 to one goal to go into the final change with a 15-point lead. The Dogs would leave the visitors in their wake in the final term, only inaccuracy made it just bearable for the 'Legs as the home side booted 5.5 to 1.3 to take a seven-goal win. Trent Goodrem led by example for and was duly named best for Centrals, while Norwood voted in Ben Jefferies as their standout.
Coming back from the outer north and into the inner north, we stop at the Prospect Oval as the SANFL's own "Civil War" of the north and south broke out between the Roosters and the Panthers. There have been 12 matches between these clubs in the previous five seasons, with the Roosters taking out nine of those games including the most recent one from Round 17 last season. That was a day the South faithful would really like to forget, a 105-point hammering at Prospect. South got their season off to a great start last week after disposing of the Bloods, while the Roosters welcomed the Crows and then sent them packing. The Panthers, with that previous encounter on their minds, got straight to business. They would get the jump on a surprised Roosters camp as they kicked five goals to two, taking a three-goal lead at quarter-time. This seemingly rejuvenated South Adelaide continued to dominate on the scoreboard in the second quarter, adding a further 5.3 to the Roosters' 3.2. At the long break, the Panthers were ahead by 31 points. This blue and white outfit was just relentless in their pressure on the man and ball, new coach Brad Gotch bringing a new style of football to Souths which no doubt helped him bag two VFL premierships in 1996 and 2003. The Roosters stepped up their efforts in the third quarter, bringing the gap back to just two goals by the final change, North booting 6.3 to the Panthers' 3.2. But the Panthers weren't letting this one slip out of their grasp. Like the Bulldogs earlier in the day, they peppered their goals in the final term to take a further 5.5 whilst the home side added a paltry 1.5 as the visitors left Prospect with a 34-point win. Joel Cross was named best on ground for the Panthers, while the Roosters voted for Jay Shannon as their best.
In the last Saturday game of the weekend, we cross town to Envestra Park at Unley where the Double Blues hosted the Crows. This match was probably one the Blues fans were looking forward to, a measure of vengeance on their minds for the Crows' plundering of the Unley club at the end of last season, as Sturt were forced to farewell seven players they were allocated through the old mini-draft or were home grown at Oxford Terrace. Either way, it drove the Sturt faithful up the wall, as it did all the other clubs. The Blues hit the ground running last weekend against the Tigers, and although the Crows took the first two goals the Blues didn't let that sit for long. Despite some inaccuracy, the Blues would be up by three points at the first change, 2.4 to 2.1. The Blues went for a gallop in the second term, but more inaccuracy in attack would be cause for concern to coach Seamus Maloney as they kicked 5.6 to the Crows' 1.3. On the flip side, Heath Younie had far worse headaches to contend with as his young team was guilty of too many skill errors thanks to Sturt's superior composure and pace, one incident saw the Blues go coast-to-coast for a goal after a successful chase-down tackle in the Crows attacking zone in that second term. The Blues kept on their merry way in the third quarter, they would add a further 5.4 to their tally while the Crows managed to score almost more than an entire half of their day with their 3.1. But they were still on the wrong end of the stick, down by 45 points at the final break. The Blues didn't have any scoring power left in the final term, but they still had plenty of defensive strength to hold off Adelaide who scored 3.1 to 1.5. The Blues would have their revenge, taking a 37-point victory. Kory Beard was best afield for Sturt, while Jake Kelly was named best for the Crows.
In the final match for the weekend, the action now shifts to Sunday afternoon at the Alberton Oval where the Magpies met the Tigers. There have been 13 matches between these teams over the previous five seasons, the Tigers holding a single match over the Magpies 7-6. But the past four games have all been black & white victories, including the Round 23 game at the bay which many supporters believed was the end of the Port Adelaide Football Club as they knew it, with "big brother" taking full control of the Magpies' destiny from there onwards. The Tigers are a team in re-build mode, a great deal of their line up either league newbies or new faces... who had no idea of what punishment was ahead of them. This Magpies outfit was everything that rival SANFL clubs feared, a team with several Power-listed players, which would proceed to tear this under-prepared and under-experienced Tigers line-up. The Bays would manage just a single behind in the first quarter, while Port rammed through 10.4 to take a startling 63-point lead at quarter-time. Inaccuracy crept into the Port camp in the second term, but the Tigers would not for a second come close to causing concern. They added a further 4.5 to Glenelg's 3.1 to put their lead out to 73 points by the half-time break. The Glenelg faithful could have been forgiven for taking their leave at this point, because when play resumed so did the destruction. The Magpies slammed home a further 7.4 to 2.1 in the third quarter, stretching the gap to 106 points by the final change. The final result would send chills down spines and probably make a lot of SANFL fans extremely concerned and angry as the 'Pies ran away with it, hammering the point home in the last term with a 8.2 to four behind effort to take a 152-point win.
FINAL SCORES IN ROUND 2 OF THE SANFL
Friday April 11
Woodville-West Torrens 10.12 (72)
West Adelaide 9.8 (62)
1,945 @ City Mazda Stadium, Richmond
Saturday April 12
Central District 13.8 (86)
Norwood 6.8 (44)
1,959 @ Playford Alive Oval, Elizabeth
South Adelaide 18.8 (116)
North Adelaide 12.10 (82)
2,145 @ Prospect Oval
Sturt 13.19 (97)
Adelaide 9.6 (60)
3,505 @ Envestra Park, Unley
Sunday April 13
Port Adelaide 29.15 (189)
Glenelg 5.7 (37)
2,738 @ Alberton Oval
INJURIES
W-WT -- Templeton (ankle)
West -- Caire (hamstring)
Norwood -- Murphy (concussion)
North -- Obst (hamstring)
Adelaide -- Osborn (back)
Port -- Sharrad, Amon (ankle)
Glenelg -- Agnew (concussion)
REPORTS
Central -- Barmby (rough conduct)
LEAGUE LADDER
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Sturt -- 4pts (2-0-0), 64.2%
South -- 4pts (2-0-0), 61.9%
W-WT -- 4pts (2-0-0), 57.6%
Port -- 2pts (1-1-0), 68.5%
Central -- 2pts (1-1-0), 52.1%
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North -- 2pts (1-1-0), 51.6%
Norwood -- 2pts (1-1-0), 45.6%
West -- 0pts (0-2-0), 39.7%
Adelaide -- 0pts (0-2-0), 38.8%
Glenelg -- 0pts (0-2-0), 22.2%
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CATCH UP FOOTY ON PLUS-7
Just like before with ABC iView, all SANFL televised matches will be available to watch again on Seven's PLUS-7 website and tablet apps through the iTunes and Google Play Stores. The matches will available for up to four weeks.
Next weekend in Round 3...
Thursday April 17 @ 7:40pm
West Adelaide vs. North Adelaide; City Mazda Stadium, Richmond
Norwood vs. Sturt; Coopers Stadium, Norwood
Friday April 18 @ 5pm
South Adelaide vs. Glenelg; Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga
Saturday April 19 @ 2:10pm
Central District vs. Adelaide; Playford Alive Oval, Elizabeth
Sunday April 20 @ 2:10pm
Woodville-West Torrens vs. Port Adelaide; Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval, Woodville
So until next time... see you at the Footy!
