Norwood v Central 11/5/07 Live Scores

[Dogwatcher]

Wow! I hate coming in on a thread so late - so much to comment on, add to, rip into people about! Where to start.

How about this one...

the light's at the Parade are rubbish! This is the best pic I could come up with of the Doggies walking off after a triumphant win!

[Wedgie]

the light's at the Parade are rubbish!

I don't have a problem with the lights at the Parade, at least they cover the entire Oval unlike Elizabeth which has dark areas and needs a torch for people to read the scoreboard.

[Dogwatcher]

Okay - now that I've possibly set a fire going with my first post about the game, which boys, I hope you didn't take seriously (I didn't have a very good flash set up!), stirring the pot. lol


Anyway a great performance like the Dogs.
Tenacious and hard at it.

It was like a porno. As a good 'stud' should it took a bit of time for Centrals to fire up, but once things got really going the boys were hard at it. It looked as if the chick was in control for a while, but when it was time for the money shot, the Doggies were always going to be up in the Redlegs face and on top.

Is that a bad enough comparison????? Sorry boys.

For a Centrals fan it was a great game to watch. Good to see us challenged and even led to the ball. The Redlegs outside players were killing us for a while.

It seemed to me though that we were just waiting to ramp it up. I felt once we took that one point lead into the 3qt break that we wouldn't be beaten. I didn't think it would be by that much though!

Lawry's mark late in the game was enjoyable. While the salutes to Cooper's Hill from the Gowans boys and Paul Thomas, when he strolled down to kick a goal, were sensational.

It was funny - when we kicked our sixth for the final term, I said to my wife I'd like to see one more for the icing on the cake. I got some pretty thick icing, four more goals!

Also a highlight of the game for me was Switala's precision passing. A pass to Goodrem (I think) from the left pocket in the third term was just sensational.

And boys, I was about 10 metres away when you set that flare off, and to continue my porn comparison it was a flop.

More to come....

[Dogwatcher]

Celebrating the win with the great man Wilbur!
Was great to get my pic with him.

Like Roger Girdham a couple of weeks ago, Wilbur was only too happy to pose with a Doggies supporter.
It's great to see some of my old heroes around the traps!

[smac]

I like how Kris Grant blamed the SANFL for having it as a night match, does he think it only gets dark on Fridays and not Saturdays at Elizabeth?
He couldn't be serious surely?

But on Saturday nights it is at Elizabeth and not against Norwood. If you had read all of the article you would understand his point.

[JK]

As mentioned above, so much to read and comment on ... Sorry I missed you SMAC, will make a point of seeking you out at Hamra next month mate ... My take on it all:

The Game - I think GrahamL summed it up the best ... Fair dinkum, that last quarter was as awesome a performance as I can recall seeing ... IF the game had another 10 minutes in it I reckon the Dogs would have kicked another 10 goals, they were just unstoppable, a truly GREAT team & club which has all of this punters respect.

The Umpires - The same as always, ordinary to say the least, and no bias there as I actually think Centrals copped the rougher end of the stick, particularly the free kick to Bartemucci in the 2nd quarter (which you could see all the way from Coopers Hill was ridiculously soft) ... And also a throw in the 3rd quarter which allowed the Legs to run into an open goal, was that obvious it drew laughter left, right and centre.

Coopers Hill - The violent behaviour was unnaceptable and not something I can recall seeing there before ... Seeing blokes kick people on the ground while someone else is punching them in the back of the head is BS, how blokes can feel manly for behaving like that is beyond me, it's cowardice of the highest order - I don't recall seeing either teams colours on any of these blokes, so I'm not villifying either team.

As for stories of violence on Coopers Hill, I've not witnessed any in years and I'm there every home game ... I had a few Leg's fans doing some recruiting for trouble in a game last year and told them to go **** themselves, I don't give a sh!t who barracks for whom, violent behaviour at the footy is unacceptable and no SANFL fans should be supportive of these people!

Norwood v Central Games - I think night games just simply have to be out of the question, which means unfortunately a minority has cocked up an enjoyable night out for the majority!

Security - I've had concerns about this before and not just at Norwood ... Security is piss weak, and generally always arrives once a situation has been diffused, the league need to change companies or something because these guys as a group are ordinary and ineffective.

Not sure if any of them read this site, but big up's to the young Centrals lads behind us on the hill who were piss funny all night despite having to put up with plenty of barbs from a clearly intoxicated Legs man ... These boys were/are a credit to the CDFC!

[Grahaml]

I forgot about that throw. At least we got one back with Cockshell's "high" shot against Gowans. It happened right in front of me and I didn't see anything. Gowans didn't either, as he was about to chuck the ball to the umpire to throw it in. Didn't stop me having a go at Cockshell though. Just disappointed he didn't come back that way because I'd thought of a few more lines for him.

Saw a decision on the AFL with an out on the full call. Ball lands a metre over the line, with nobody near touching the ball. Cooney (I think) picked the ball up on the bounce, then turned around and threw the ball to the opposition and stood the mark. For some reason the boundary and field umpires discussed this and the result: Boundary throw in! Umpires must have thought Cooney was staging for a free kick TO THE OPPOSITION!!!!!! Capped a full round of bizarre decisions in both SANFL and AFL.

[Jar Man Out]

As mentioned above, so much to read and comment on ... Sorry I missed you SMAC, will make a point of seeking you out at Hamra next month mate ... My take on it all:

The Game - I think GrahamL summed it up the best ... Fair dinkum, that last quarter was as awesome a performance as I can recall seeing ... IF the game had another 10 minutes in it I reckon the Dogs would have kicked another 10 goals, they were just unstoppable, a truly GREAT team & club which has all of this punters respect.

The Umpires - The same as always, ordinary to say the least, and no bias there as I actually think Centrals copped the rougher end of the stick, particularly the free kick to Bartemucci in the 2nd quarter (which you could see all the way from Coopers Hill was ridiculously soft) ... And also a throw in the 3rd quarter which allowed the Legs to run into an open goal, was that obvious it drew laughter left, right and centre.

Coopers Hill - The violent behaviour was unnaceptable and not something I can recall seeing there before ... Seeing blokes kick people on the ground while someone else is punching them in the back of the head is BS, how blokes can feel manly for behaving like that is beyond me, it's cowardice of the highest order - I don't recall seeing either teams colours on any of these blokes, so I'm not villifying either team.

As for stories of violence on Coopers Hill, I've not witnessed any in years and I'm there every home game ... I had a few Leg's fans doing some recruiting for trouble in a game last year and told them to go f*** themselves, I don't give a sh!t who barracks for whom, violent behaviour at the footy is unacceptable and no SANFL fans should be supportive of these people!

Norwood v Central Games - I think night games just simply have to be out of the question, which means unfortunately a minority has cocked up an enjoyable night out for the majority!

Security - I've had concerns about this before and not just at Norwood ... Security is piss weak, and generally always arrives once a situation has been diffused, the league need to change companies or something because these guys as a group are ordinary and ineffective.

Not sure if any of them read this site, but big up's to the young Centrals lads behind us on the hill who were piss funny all night despite having to put up with plenty of barbs from a clearly intoxicated Legs man ... These boys were/are a credit to the CDFC!

Thanks Cp.

[CENTURION]

It wouldn't have mattered if there was no alcohol available-for some reason, there seems to be this real aggro & intense dislike for each other, on & off the field!

[topsywaldron]

It wouldn't have mattered if there was no alcohol available-for some reason, there seems to be this real aggro & intense dislike for each other, on & off the field!

God knows why. You left us in the dust years ago.

I blame Golden Dynasty!

[doggies4eva]

It wouldn't have mattered if there was no alcohol available-for some reason, there seems to be this real aggro & intense dislike for each other, on & off the field!

God knows why. You left us in the dust years ago.

I blame Golden Dynasty!

I seem to recall it going back to the game at Norwood when Gilbert McAdam was playing for us - after he had won the Magery. There was an all in players brawl resulting in Gilbert leaving the field before the ball was even bounced to get stiches in his head.

The crowd got pretty upset and fights broke out around the ground amongst the spectators. Until then I don't remember any real problems but since then every year there seems to be a few that carry on the tradition.

[JK]

It wouldn't have mattered if there was no alcohol available-for some reason, there seems to be this real aggro & intense dislike for each other, on & off the field!

God knows why. You left us in the dust years ago.

I blame Golden Dynasty!

I seem to recall it going back to the game at Norwood when Gilbert McAdam was playing for us - after he had won the Magery. There was an all in players brawl resulting in Gilbert leaving the field before the ball was even bounced to get stiches in his head.

The crowd got pretty upset and fights broke out around the ground amongst the spectators. Until then I don't remember any real problems but since then every year there seems to be a few that carry on the tradition.

Very good point D4, I'd been wondering if the problem stemmed back to that fateful day in 1988 myself

[Dogwatcher]

I remember that day too (although couldn't remember exactly when it occurred) and had wondered the same as you guys.
Made headlines that day - and probably deserved them too. Unlike Friday's storm in a teacup (not that it should've occurred - more referring to the prominence the Tiser gave it).

[doggies4eva]

It wouldn't have mattered if there was no alcohol available-for some reason, there seems to be this real aggro & intense dislike for each other, on & off the field!

God knows why. You left us in the dust years ago.

I blame Golden Dynasty!

I seem to recall it going back to the game at Norwood when Gilbert McAdam was playing for us - after he had won the Magery. There was an all in players brawl resulting in Gilbert leaving the field before the ball was even bounced to get stiches in his head.

The crowd got pretty upset and fights broke out around the ground amongst the spectators. Until then I don't remember any real problems but since then every year there seems to be a few that carry on the tradition.

Very good point D4, I'd been wondering if the problem stemmed back to that fateful day in 1988 myself

Was it that long ago? Must be getting old! Nearly 20 years - time to forget about it and move on I say. Cut out the stupid flares and fire crackers and watch the footy you few responsible for wrecking it for the many.

[JK]

Well said D4E, very well said!

DW, I gotta admit I don't think Fri night was a storm in a teacup ... Even though in the end there were just a few cuts and bruises it could have been much much worse.

When someone has their head rammed into a bitumen surface there is the possibility of serious damage being done ... Like wise when people blueing travel down 3 or 4 flights on the hill they could have bowled anyone over with force (thankfully most people were paying attention, saw it coming and moved out the way).

I'm not trying to sound like a wowser, if people wanna sort out their differences with their fists I personally don't have any problem with it, but take it away from a football ground to do it is all.

[Dogwatcher]

CP - if you read my post again, you'll notice I was referring to the incident in terms of the Tisers' coverage.

I also agree that it's pretty ordinary sort of incident to occur and unecessary.

However, in terms of fights, it was no better, no bigger and no worse than any that would've taken place at nightclubs/pubs over the weekend. Why weren't they reported in such a way? One person injured in that way - doesn't headlines make. A brawl involving Centrals supporters - a headline does make.

Interestingly Channel 9s Tom Chadwick was at the game Friday night (he got a send-off from the Hill as he left) and yet, as far as I'm aware Nine didn't report it. If it wasn't reported by a sports journo when he was actually on the scene, you might have to wonder about the 'story factor'.

Also, to the Centrals fans giving him stick for being a Norwood supporter, I'm pretty sure he's a Westies man. He played there, not for Norwood, as far as I know.

[JK]

CP - if you read my post again, you'll notice I was referring to the incident in terms of the Tisers' coverage.

I also agree that it's pretty ordinary sort of incident to occur and unecessary.

However, in terms of fights, it was no better, no bigger and no worse than any that would've taken place at nightclubs/pubs over the weekend. Why weren't they reported in such a way? One person injured in that way - doesn't headlines make. A brawl involving Centrals supporters - a headline does make.

Interestingly Channel 9s Tom Chadwick was at the game Friday night (he got a send-off from the Hill as he left) and yet, as far as I'm aware Nine didn't report it. If it wasn't reported by a sports journo when he was actually on the scene, you might have to wonder about the 'story factor'.

Also, to the Centrals fans giving him stick for being a Norwood supporter, I'm pretty sure he's a Westies man. He played there, not for Norwood, as far as I know.

Yeah I agree that it wouldn't have been much different to what goes on at clubs and pubs, but I'd also think most members of society are used to, and would expect it to to hear about that sort of thing happening at clubs and pubs, but not the footy!

I didn't read the article you are referring to, and if there was an inference that the violence was a result of Central fans then I think thats wrong, and I could understand Doggies supporters being annoyed ... For mine it wouldn't matter if it was a Glenelg v North game, it just shouldn't happen and shouldn't be tolerated.

[Dogwatcher]

It wasn't blaming Centrals supporters perse, but if it hadn't involved Centrals supporters it wouldn't have rated a mention.

I'm sure we can all account for fights we've seen at the footy that haven't had huge headlines, making something out of nothing.

And why should we be used to those sort of things at nightclubs/pubs and not footy? Alcohol. Passions firing in support....we should expect it as much as we do at those sort of places.

[JK]

It wasn't blaming Centrals supporters perse, but if it hadn't involved Centrals supporters it wouldn't have rated a mention.

I'm sure we can all account for fights we've seen at the footy that haven't had huge headlines, making something out of nothing.

And why should we be used to those sort of things at nightclubs/pubs and not footy? Alcohol. Passions firing in support....we should expect it as much as we do at those sort of places.

We shouldn't expect it ANYWHERE children could be present

[Brucetiki]

I think the way the Advertiser portrayed it was that it was as if there were running battles in the outer all night, yet besides the half-time incident, it was a relatively good night crowd behaviour wise (certainly nothing you wouldn't expect at any other SANFL game).