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Hi Footy fans...
It's that time of year again, people! Five clubs are now in full pre-season mode, they are all now planning and plotting their climb back up the ladder next season. As for the other five, who will go the distance and take their place as the 2017 SANFL premiers? In fact, up until this past weekend we already knew who out of the four clubs would line up for September action, which of course includes last year's grand finalists. But there was still a cloud over the last berth, with the Tigers only just holding onto that spot, with a very good chance for that position to be usurped by one of three clubs that were within striking distance... the Bulldogs, the Panthers and the Crows. Did something give? Read on!
Welcome to the Round 18 edition of the SANFL Wrap-Up.
All of the last round's action occurred on the Saturday afternoon, the first of which takes us to the Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval in Woodville where the Eagles took on the Bulldogs. The last time these teams met, it was back in the season opener at Elizabeth where the Eagles took a 47-point win. Although it took a while for the Eagles to really get going, the Dogs' goal-kicking was a major factor in their downfall on the day. Fast forward to now, the Eagles have been having a wobbly three weeks with the two games previous to their win over Adelaide had many scratching their heads. The Bulldogs' late charge seemed all too late until last week, with Glenelg's loss to North it made finals football a possible reality. The Dogs were able to keep the Eagles to four behinds in the first term, but some wasteful football inside their attacking 50 saw them score just 3.2 to be up by 16 points at quarter-time. Sure enough, the Eagles managed to kick into the lead during injury time with their 3.3, but a Centrals goal at the half-time siren saw them get back in front. With their additional three behinds, the Dogs held a four-point lead. The third quarter resembled an arm-wrestling match, the Eagles continuing to shadow the Dogs and would manage to scratch off a couple more points from the deficit come three quarter-time. The Eagles kicked 2.3 to 2.1 as the gap shortened to two points. However, the Bulldogs, if their season was to end here, weren't going out without one last high. They kicked 4.3 to the Eagles' 1.3 in the final term to win by 20 points, putting them into the top five if only for another 30 minutes. Travis Schiller was named best for the Dogs, the Eagles voted in Luke Thompson as their best.
The second match for the day was over in the inner northern suburbs, the Roosters hosting the Magpies at the Prospect Oval. The Magpies had it all over the Roosters in their last game, back in Round 3 it was Port taking a 63-point victory at Alberton. Inaccuracy on goal by the Magpies plagued them for most of the game, they were actually down by nine points at half-time before the floodgates opened in the second half, kicking 12 goals to one. The Magpies were out of contention for the minor premiership after the Eagles comeback against Adelaide and in this match, the Roosters were going to be a pre-finals tune-up. You wouldn't have known it early on though, the Magpies were down by one point after kicking 2.2 to North's 2.3. The goals came much easier for North in the second quarter, the Roosters winning the shootout 5.1 to 3.5, the Magpies' inaccuracy threatening to bring an undesirable end to the regular season. But just like their Round 3 game, the visitors had left more than enough in reserve and the wooden spoon was half-way to the chook-house. After kicking a goal each in the first three minutes of the third term, the Magpies rammed through a further 6.4 to the Roosters' one behind to put themselves in front by five goals at the final change. That term alone proved to be the game-breaker, the Magpies running out 39-point winners after closing the match with a 3.5 to 2.1 final quarter. Louis Sharrad was named best for the Magpies, the Roosters named Max Thring as their best.
Match number three in the wrap takes us across to the nearby inner eastern suburbs, the Redlegs taking on the Double Blues at Coopers Stadium in Norwood. The Redlegs may have brought down the Eagles the previous week, but in Round 8 it was the Blues that brought the 'Legs back to earth with a resounding thud. A 58-point hammering was the result, the Blues kicked 11 goals to four in the first half and then 10 to seven in the second. The Redlegs probably should have been in Qualifying final contention this season, but losses in some games considered to be "un-loseable" stuffed that up and they now face a sudden-death September. An all-out arm wrestle would ensue for the bulk of the game, the Redlegs taking a two-point lead into the first change after kicking 2.3 to 2.1. The Blues peppered their goal-front in the second quarter, but a return of 2.7 to the Redlegs' 3.1 allowed the home side to maintain their quarter-time lead of two points at half-time. Any ideas that the Blues were just warming up and were about to overwhelm the 'Legs would not totally eventuate in the third quarter although they did take the lead by the final change. Sturt scored 4.3 to the Redlegs' 3.3 to lead by four points at three quarter-time. The final term was everything it should have been considering the closeness of the game and it all ended up coming down to one last shot on goal. But after outscoring the Blues 4.2 to 2.5, the final shot went wide and the scores would be tied for the first and only drawn game of the year. Norwood named Mitch Grigg as their best on ground, the Blues named Zane Kirkwood as their best afield.
The fourth game for the weekend took place down south at the Hickinbotham Oval in Noarlunga where the Panthers took on the Crows. Earlier this season out at Encounter Bay, the Crows outlasted the Panthers in the final stanza to win by a goal. The Crows led at every change, but almost gave it up in the final term as the Panthers kicked the last couple of goals of the game. At the time of the bounce, both these sides had the same chance as the Bulldogs of nicking a finals berth but as they would find later on, such an eventuality would escape both sides so this was all about going out on a high. Both sides would get five scores on the board, but Adelaide's poor shooting on goal saw them down by 10 points at quarter-time with the board reading 3.2 to 1.4. While the Crows accuracy didn't improve in the second term, the Panthers goals were harder to find than their own. Adelaide kicked 2.4 to South's single major to square up the scores by the long break. It was the Panthers turn to burn a few opportunities on goal when play resumed, the Crows kicking themselves into the lead come three quarter-time. The visitors' six goals without a miss to the Panthers' 3.4 saw them lead by 14 points at the final change. But the Panthers were determined to go out of 2017 on a winning note, despite almost letting it go in the final minutes. South kicked 6.2 to the Crows' 3.2 to win by four points. Joel Cross was named best for the Panthers, while Scott Thompson took best afield honours in his final outing for Adelaide.
The final match for the year took place a half-hour later at the City Mazda Stadium in Richmond where the Bloods hosted the Tigers. It was back in Round 7 that victory just managed to elude the Bloods, the Tigers escaping with a four-point win at Gliderol Stadium. Down by two goals or less at each break, the Tigers turned it on in the final quarter to nick the points. Glenelg had everything to play for this time around, but the Bloods also had something to play for as well. Not a finals spot, but to avoid the unwanted wooden spoon which they could hand to the Roosters if they could deny the Tigers. The Bloods started off the better outfit, they kicked first four goals of the game before the Tigers could respond. An additional behind to the Tigers' 2.3 saw the Bloods ahead by 10 points at quarter-time. But a string of late missed opportunities on goal by the Bloods allowed the Tigers to bring the gap back to a single straight kick by half-time. Glenelg scored three goals to Westies' 1.4, a two-point lead to the home side. The Bloods kicked back into the lead by the final change, outscoring the Tigers 4.2 to 2.2 in the third quarter to go up by 14 points. By this time, the Bulldogs faithful were gathering around the televisions at the Eagles' club, hoping for a miracle. Their prayers would be answered as the Bloods kept the Tigers at bay to take a 13-point win after kicking 5.1 to 5.2 in the last quarter. Chris Burgess was named best for the Bloods, the Tigers named Jonty Scharenberg as their best afield.
FINAL SCORES IN ROUND 18 OF THE SANFL...
Saturday August 26
Central District 10.9 (69)
Woodville-West Torrens 6.13 (49)
1,947 @ Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval, Woodville
Port Adelaide 15.16 (106)
North Adelaide 10.6 (66)
1,933 @ Prospect Oval
Norwood 11.10 (76)
Sturt 10.16 (76)
3,382 @ Coopers Stadium, Norwood
South Adelaide 13.8 (86)
Adelaide 12.10 (82)
1,339 @ Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga
West Adelaide 14.8 (92)
Glenelg 12.7 (79)
1,938 @ City Mazda Stadium, Richmond
INJURIES
Norwood -- Forster (hamstring)
REPORTS
Port -- Krakouer (rough conduct)
LEAGUE LADDER FINAL STANDINGS
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W-WT -- 28pts (14-4-0), 54.9%
Port -- 26pts (13-5-0), 59.9%
Sturt -- 25pts (12-5-1), 54.9%
Norwood -- 21pts (10-7-1), 51%
Central -- 16pts (8-10-0), 50.8%
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South -- 16pts (8-10-0), 48.3%
Glenelg -- 16pts (8-10-0), 47.2%
Adelaide -- 14pts (7-11-0), 47.1%
West -- 10pts (5-13-0), 42.1%
North -- 8pts (4-14-0), 44%
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EAGLES TAKE OUT LEWIS TROPHY
Woodville-West Torrens FC has taken out its fourth Stanley H. Lewis Trophy is five seasons, a combined total of 2,325 points taken from the three SANFL divisions including the league, reserves and U-18's. Despite the reserves finishing seventh, their U-18's were their saving grace with their second place finish at the end of the minor round. Sturt finished second with 2200 points, followed by Port with 2000 points from just two divisions. But can the Eagles finish the year with the top prize instead of runner-up status?
WESTIES ON LOOKOUT FOR NEW COACH
The West Adelaide Football Club advises that the Club’s Board has decided not to renew Coach Mark Mickan’s contract for season 2018. In only his second year of coaching West Adelaide, Mark led us to our first premiership in 32 years, an achievement that stands out in our history. Following that success, our playing list was significantly affected by the AFL draft, injuries and retirements.
However, our results over the past two seasons have been very disappointing with 7 wins from 36 games. Although we are encouraged by the improvement shown by several emerging players over the latter part of the season, we strongly feel the time is right for a new direction to meet the challenges ahead. Mark will continue to work with the club on the 2017 season review and recommendations for 2018.
The club is grateful to Mark for his many achievements over the past 4 years. He leaves the coaching role with the club well placed to look to the future with confidence. He is, and always will be, a favorite son of the West Adelaide Football Club family and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Mark in the years ahead.
Taken from the WAFC website.
So now its time for the business end of the season... its Finals time!
U-18 TORRENS UNIVERSITY CUP
Saturday September 2 @ Football Park
ELIMINATION FINAL
Sturt vs. West Adelaide; 11:30am
QUALIFYING FINAL
South Adelaide vs. Woodville-West Torrens; 2:10pm
RESERVES
Sunday September 3 @ City Mazda Stadium, Richmond
ELIMINATION FINAL
Central District vs. West Adelaide; 11:30am
QUALIFYING FINAL
North Adelaide vs. Sturt; 2:10pm
LEAGUE
Saturday September 2 @ Adelaide Oval
ELIMINATION FINAL
Norwood vs. Central District; 12:10pm
QUALIFYING FINAL
Port Adelaide vs. Sturt; 3:10pm
So until next weekend... see you at the Footy!
It's that time of year again, people! Five clubs are now in full pre-season mode, they are all now planning and plotting their climb back up the ladder next season. As for the other five, who will go the distance and take their place as the 2017 SANFL premiers? In fact, up until this past weekend we already knew who out of the four clubs would line up for September action, which of course includes last year's grand finalists. But there was still a cloud over the last berth, with the Tigers only just holding onto that spot, with a very good chance for that position to be usurped by one of three clubs that were within striking distance... the Bulldogs, the Panthers and the Crows. Did something give? Read on!
Welcome to the Round 18 edition of the SANFL Wrap-Up.
All of the last round's action occurred on the Saturday afternoon, the first of which takes us to the Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval in Woodville where the Eagles took on the Bulldogs. The last time these teams met, it was back in the season opener at Elizabeth where the Eagles took a 47-point win. Although it took a while for the Eagles to really get going, the Dogs' goal-kicking was a major factor in their downfall on the day. Fast forward to now, the Eagles have been having a wobbly three weeks with the two games previous to their win over Adelaide had many scratching their heads. The Bulldogs' late charge seemed all too late until last week, with Glenelg's loss to North it made finals football a possible reality. The Dogs were able to keep the Eagles to four behinds in the first term, but some wasteful football inside their attacking 50 saw them score just 3.2 to be up by 16 points at quarter-time. Sure enough, the Eagles managed to kick into the lead during injury time with their 3.3, but a Centrals goal at the half-time siren saw them get back in front. With their additional three behinds, the Dogs held a four-point lead. The third quarter resembled an arm-wrestling match, the Eagles continuing to shadow the Dogs and would manage to scratch off a couple more points from the deficit come three quarter-time. The Eagles kicked 2.3 to 2.1 as the gap shortened to two points. However, the Bulldogs, if their season was to end here, weren't going out without one last high. They kicked 4.3 to the Eagles' 1.3 in the final term to win by 20 points, putting them into the top five if only for another 30 minutes. Travis Schiller was named best for the Dogs, the Eagles voted in Luke Thompson as their best.
The second match for the day was over in the inner northern suburbs, the Roosters hosting the Magpies at the Prospect Oval. The Magpies had it all over the Roosters in their last game, back in Round 3 it was Port taking a 63-point victory at Alberton. Inaccuracy on goal by the Magpies plagued them for most of the game, they were actually down by nine points at half-time before the floodgates opened in the second half, kicking 12 goals to one. The Magpies were out of contention for the minor premiership after the Eagles comeback against Adelaide and in this match, the Roosters were going to be a pre-finals tune-up. You wouldn't have known it early on though, the Magpies were down by one point after kicking 2.2 to North's 2.3. The goals came much easier for North in the second quarter, the Roosters winning the shootout 5.1 to 3.5, the Magpies' inaccuracy threatening to bring an undesirable end to the regular season. But just like their Round 3 game, the visitors had left more than enough in reserve and the wooden spoon was half-way to the chook-house. After kicking a goal each in the first three minutes of the third term, the Magpies rammed through a further 6.4 to the Roosters' one behind to put themselves in front by five goals at the final change. That term alone proved to be the game-breaker, the Magpies running out 39-point winners after closing the match with a 3.5 to 2.1 final quarter. Louis Sharrad was named best for the Magpies, the Roosters named Max Thring as their best.
Match number three in the wrap takes us across to the nearby inner eastern suburbs, the Redlegs taking on the Double Blues at Coopers Stadium in Norwood. The Redlegs may have brought down the Eagles the previous week, but in Round 8 it was the Blues that brought the 'Legs back to earth with a resounding thud. A 58-point hammering was the result, the Blues kicked 11 goals to four in the first half and then 10 to seven in the second. The Redlegs probably should have been in Qualifying final contention this season, but losses in some games considered to be "un-loseable" stuffed that up and they now face a sudden-death September. An all-out arm wrestle would ensue for the bulk of the game, the Redlegs taking a two-point lead into the first change after kicking 2.3 to 2.1. The Blues peppered their goal-front in the second quarter, but a return of 2.7 to the Redlegs' 3.1 allowed the home side to maintain their quarter-time lead of two points at half-time. Any ideas that the Blues were just warming up and were about to overwhelm the 'Legs would not totally eventuate in the third quarter although they did take the lead by the final change. Sturt scored 4.3 to the Redlegs' 3.3 to lead by four points at three quarter-time. The final term was everything it should have been considering the closeness of the game and it all ended up coming down to one last shot on goal. But after outscoring the Blues 4.2 to 2.5, the final shot went wide and the scores would be tied for the first and only drawn game of the year. Norwood named Mitch Grigg as their best on ground, the Blues named Zane Kirkwood as their best afield.
The fourth game for the weekend took place down south at the Hickinbotham Oval in Noarlunga where the Panthers took on the Crows. Earlier this season out at Encounter Bay, the Crows outlasted the Panthers in the final stanza to win by a goal. The Crows led at every change, but almost gave it up in the final term as the Panthers kicked the last couple of goals of the game. At the time of the bounce, both these sides had the same chance as the Bulldogs of nicking a finals berth but as they would find later on, such an eventuality would escape both sides so this was all about going out on a high. Both sides would get five scores on the board, but Adelaide's poor shooting on goal saw them down by 10 points at quarter-time with the board reading 3.2 to 1.4. While the Crows accuracy didn't improve in the second term, the Panthers goals were harder to find than their own. Adelaide kicked 2.4 to South's single major to square up the scores by the long break. It was the Panthers turn to burn a few opportunities on goal when play resumed, the Crows kicking themselves into the lead come three quarter-time. The visitors' six goals without a miss to the Panthers' 3.4 saw them lead by 14 points at the final change. But the Panthers were determined to go out of 2017 on a winning note, despite almost letting it go in the final minutes. South kicked 6.2 to the Crows' 3.2 to win by four points. Joel Cross was named best for the Panthers, while Scott Thompson took best afield honours in his final outing for Adelaide.
The final match for the year took place a half-hour later at the City Mazda Stadium in Richmond where the Bloods hosted the Tigers. It was back in Round 7 that victory just managed to elude the Bloods, the Tigers escaping with a four-point win at Gliderol Stadium. Down by two goals or less at each break, the Tigers turned it on in the final quarter to nick the points. Glenelg had everything to play for this time around, but the Bloods also had something to play for as well. Not a finals spot, but to avoid the unwanted wooden spoon which they could hand to the Roosters if they could deny the Tigers. The Bloods started off the better outfit, they kicked first four goals of the game before the Tigers could respond. An additional behind to the Tigers' 2.3 saw the Bloods ahead by 10 points at quarter-time. But a string of late missed opportunities on goal by the Bloods allowed the Tigers to bring the gap back to a single straight kick by half-time. Glenelg scored three goals to Westies' 1.4, a two-point lead to the home side. The Bloods kicked back into the lead by the final change, outscoring the Tigers 4.2 to 2.2 in the third quarter to go up by 14 points. By this time, the Bulldogs faithful were gathering around the televisions at the Eagles' club, hoping for a miracle. Their prayers would be answered as the Bloods kept the Tigers at bay to take a 13-point win after kicking 5.1 to 5.2 in the last quarter. Chris Burgess was named best for the Bloods, the Tigers named Jonty Scharenberg as their best afield.
FINAL SCORES IN ROUND 18 OF THE SANFL...
Saturday August 26
Central District 10.9 (69)
Woodville-West Torrens 6.13 (49)
1,947 @ Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval, Woodville
Port Adelaide 15.16 (106)
North Adelaide 10.6 (66)
1,933 @ Prospect Oval
Norwood 11.10 (76)
Sturt 10.16 (76)
3,382 @ Coopers Stadium, Norwood
South Adelaide 13.8 (86)
Adelaide 12.10 (82)
1,339 @ Hickinbotham Oval, Noarlunga
West Adelaide 14.8 (92)
Glenelg 12.7 (79)
1,938 @ City Mazda Stadium, Richmond
INJURIES
Norwood -- Forster (hamstring)
REPORTS
Port -- Krakouer (rough conduct)
LEAGUE LADDER FINAL STANDINGS
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W-WT -- 28pts (14-4-0), 54.9%
Port -- 26pts (13-5-0), 59.9%
Sturt -- 25pts (12-5-1), 54.9%
Norwood -- 21pts (10-7-1), 51%
Central -- 16pts (8-10-0), 50.8%
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South -- 16pts (8-10-0), 48.3%
Glenelg -- 16pts (8-10-0), 47.2%
Adelaide -- 14pts (7-11-0), 47.1%
West -- 10pts (5-13-0), 42.1%
North -- 8pts (4-14-0), 44%
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EAGLES TAKE OUT LEWIS TROPHY
Woodville-West Torrens FC has taken out its fourth Stanley H. Lewis Trophy is five seasons, a combined total of 2,325 points taken from the three SANFL divisions including the league, reserves and U-18's. Despite the reserves finishing seventh, their U-18's were their saving grace with their second place finish at the end of the minor round. Sturt finished second with 2200 points, followed by Port with 2000 points from just two divisions. But can the Eagles finish the year with the top prize instead of runner-up status?
WESTIES ON LOOKOUT FOR NEW COACH
The West Adelaide Football Club advises that the Club’s Board has decided not to renew Coach Mark Mickan’s contract for season 2018. In only his second year of coaching West Adelaide, Mark led us to our first premiership in 32 years, an achievement that stands out in our history. Following that success, our playing list was significantly affected by the AFL draft, injuries and retirements.
However, our results over the past two seasons have been very disappointing with 7 wins from 36 games. Although we are encouraged by the improvement shown by several emerging players over the latter part of the season, we strongly feel the time is right for a new direction to meet the challenges ahead. Mark will continue to work with the club on the 2017 season review and recommendations for 2018.
The club is grateful to Mark for his many achievements over the past 4 years. He leaves the coaching role with the club well placed to look to the future with confidence. He is, and always will be, a favorite son of the West Adelaide Football Club family and we look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Mark in the years ahead.
Taken from the WAFC website.
So now its time for the business end of the season... its Finals time!
U-18 TORRENS UNIVERSITY CUP
Saturday September 2 @ Football Park
ELIMINATION FINAL
Sturt vs. West Adelaide; 11:30am
QUALIFYING FINAL
South Adelaide vs. Woodville-West Torrens; 2:10pm
RESERVES
Sunday September 3 @ City Mazda Stadium, Richmond
ELIMINATION FINAL
Central District vs. West Adelaide; 11:30am
QUALIFYING FINAL
North Adelaide vs. Sturt; 2:10pm
LEAGUE
Saturday September 2 @ Adelaide Oval
ELIMINATION FINAL
Norwood vs. Central District; 12:10pm
QUALIFYING FINAL
Port Adelaide vs. Sturt; 3:10pm
So until next weekend... see you at the Footy!
