Norwood v Dogs trial game 11/3/06

[doggies4eva]

Doggod, I think you'll find it was Chad Gibson who put your bloke down, but the contact wasn't made with the elbow (trust me, if Gibbo did collect him with it he'd still be down) ... It was a Hip and Shoulder bump, but granted it was high, which is why he received a free kick!

Those Gowans boys are great, fans can hate hate them all they want but they're worth every Penny to watch!! Play the old Port Adelaide style, of get the first shot in (often a cheapie) and then just wait for the retaliator to gift them a free kick on a platter, smart footy, I can't believe some of our blokes were still getting sucked in by this ... Make a mistake around those boys and with their skill, you'll pay for it EVERY time!!

Hey spermy, you are starting to sound like a doggies supporter

[JK]

LOL, let me take my Holden jacket off before I type this ... Wasn't the intention mate, whenever we play the Dogs I always hope one of our lads takes out a Gowans, but because you don't support them doesn't mean you can deny their class (always been a big Steinberner fan too) ... Would be no different to Macca, some out there would spit blood at the mention of his name, but those that weren't too ignorant would respect his ability, loyalty and courage!

[doggies4eva]

LOL, let me take my Holden jacket off before I type this ... Wasn't the intention mate, whenever we play the Dogs I always hope one of our lads takes out a Gowans, but because you don't support them doesn't mean you can deny their class (always been a big Steinberner fan too) ... Would be no different to Macca, some out there would spit blood at the mention of his name, but those that weren't too ignorant would respect his ability, loyalty and courage!

Fair call spermy. You seem to be different to the average Norwood supporter that I end up standing next to on the mound. I know what you mean about Macca - particularly after that final in 95 or 96 when he decked a few of our blokes - I'd probably feel different if he was on our side. Since we have got a few of that type of player we have been winning finals so they are clearly keys to a successful combination.

[JK]

LOL well we lost a lot of finals in the last 20 years or so in which Macca played, however he was always one that you could never point the finger at, big part of the problem is that we didn't have enough like him ... Is definately a "Must-Have" element in successful footy (that hardness at the body and the ball) ... Most of the Legs supporters I speak with would crave to have blokes like the Gowans in our lineup, but I'm sure there would be those out there who are too close-minded to appreciate their (or any oppositions for that matter) ability, and I'm sure all teams have similarly minded supporters.

[Adelaide Hawk]

Most of the Legs supporters I speak with would crave to have blokes like the Gowans in our lineup

Absolutely. I believe the Gowans twins are the barometer of success for the Central District Football Club. When they are both on the field and playing well, Central wins. Simple as that really. Would I like them at Norwood? .... ooooo yeah!!!!!

[am Bays]

LOL well we lost a lot of finals in the last 20 years or so in which Macca played, however he was always one that you could never point the finger at, big part of the problem is that we didn't have enough like him ... Is definately a "Must-Have" element in successful footy (that hardness at the body and the ball) ... Most of the Legs supporters I speak with would crave to have blokes like the Gowans in our lineup, but I'm sure there would be those out there who are too close-minded to appreciate their (or any oppositions for that matter) ability, and I'm sure all teams have similarly minded supporters.

Yep no coincidence that when we ruled the roost (briefly) we had the Stringers and Scooter doing the in and under stuff and getting their own back before they were got!!!

Opposition supporters hate them, but their own supporter love them. Port had plenty of them too....Curtis, Clifford, mahney, Poole. Everyone of them could play but they also made opposition players "nervous"

Love to find a few Gowans for the Bays side....

[BubblesOfBlue]

More respect to those who can administer the hard hits within the rules these days,it takes talent to hit someone well and not get rubbed out these days. You don't have to worry about the opposition evening up the ledger these days as much as the umpire writing down your number!

[Lunchcutter]

Was not happy to hear a norwood player crunch Paul Thomas and say "how'd that feel bomber!" in fact I reckon the Norwood boys were after him all night... spose this will be something I need to get used to now thomas is no longer a bomber and back to the doggies.

[JK]

Can't say I heard anything LC, but I'd be instructing the players to get into him at every opportunity ... Take it as a sign of respect, because it's only the champions that cop the highest degree of attention ...

[Jimmy]

Can't say I heard anything LC, but I'd be instructing the players to get into him at every opportunity ... Take it as a sign of respect, because it's only the champions that cop the highest degree of attention ...

agreed, no way will paul get the leeway he had previously, he will be respected more and opposition coaches should be getting their plaeyrs to guard him much more closely this time around.

but, paul has the talent to get away

[doggies4eva]

Can't say I heard anything LC, but I'd be instructing the players to get into him at every opportunity ... Take it as a sign of respect, because it's only the champions that cop the highest degree of attention ...

agreed, no way will paul get the leeway he had previously, he will be respected more and opposition coaches should be getting their plaeyrs to guard him much more closely this time around.

but, paul has the talent to get away

Waddya mean guard hime? He played in the back lines. He was spossed to be guarding a forward

[JK]

Are you trying to tell me Thomas isn't the type to run and create out of defence and push upfield on the break??

[doggies4eva]

Are you trying to tell me Thomas isn't the type to run and create out of defence and push upfield on the break??

Yes, he was a rebounding defender - that's what made hime so dangerous - he covered a good attacking player and was loose in the mid-field for half the game. But how do you cover that? Make one of your attacking positions a tagger of a half-back flanker?

Its may well just be academic as he might be a mid-fielder this year anyway.

[Jimmy]

Can't say I heard anything LC, but I'd be instructing the players to get into him at every opportunity ... Take it as a sign of respect, because it's only the champions that cop the highest degree of attention ...

agreed, no way will paul get the leeway he had previously, he will be respected more and opposition coaches should be getting their plaeyrs to guard him much more closely this time around.

but, paul has the talent to get away

Waddya mean guard hime? He played in the back lines. He was spossed to be guarding a forward

mate, im a sturt supporter and obviously havent seen as many games as you of your dogs, but if you dont understand what i mean, then god have mercy on your soul :D

[Jimmy]

hmm, CP, dont make it so easy for him ...doggies, the mark of a good forward player is his ability to get back on his man and not be 'lazy', its a credit to Paul's ability to be able to do what he does so well, ala a Seamus Maloney for us or currently Andrew Beveridge.

So what i mean in my first post is that Paul could even be 'double teamed' so when a turnover occurs another player comes over to help out, cutting down his effectiveness. Often this other player comes over from a lesser player he was standing, a player identified as not being a threat etc.

Paul will be watched more closely and given more respect this year by opposition coaches.

[doggies4eva]

hmm, CP, dont make it so easy for him ...doggies, the mark of a good forward player is his ability to get back on his man and not be 'lazy', its a credit to Paul's ability to be able to do what he does so well, ala a Seamus Maloney for us or currently Andrew Beveridge.

So what i mean in my first post is that Paul could even be 'double teamed' so when a turnover occurs another player comes over to help out, cutting down his effectiveness. Often this other player comes over from a lesser player he was standing, a player identified as not being a threat etc.

Paul will be watched more closely and given more respect this year by opposition coaches.

Oh! OK. and which of our players do you rate as "not being a threat'?

[Jimmy]

hmm, CP, dont make it so easy for him ...doggies, the mark of a good forward player is his ability to get back on his man and not be 'lazy', its a credit to Paul's ability to be able to do what he does so well, ala a Seamus Maloney for us or currently Andrew Beveridge.

So what i mean in my first post is that Paul could even be 'double teamed' so when a turnover occurs another player comes over to help out, cutting down his effectiveness. Often this other player comes over from a lesser player he was standing, a player identified as not being a threat etc.

Paul will be watched more closely and given more respect this year by opposition coaches.

Oh! OK. and which of our players do you rate as "not being a threat'?

richie cochrane, as i taught him everything he knows