Eagles Going, Going, Gone

[Dirko]

A remarkable effort, very similar to the Raiders in the NRL who were 2nd bottom at the half way point of the season and are now into the 2nd week of the finals, similar colours too!

Don't ******* insult the Raiders....

[The Sleeping Giant]

<insert Polgergeist voice here>
They're baaaaaaacckk.

A remarkable effort, very similar to the Raiders in the NRL who were 2nd bottom at the half way point of the season and are now into the 2nd week of the finals, similar colours too!

Except for the fact its a different sport and different amount of teams.

[PhilH]

I think everyone wrote off the Eagles at some point during the season
- ie after ANZAC Day with a 0-5 start
- after the QB Holiday Monday game when they lost to Glenelg kicking 1.8 in the first quarter and 8.21 for the match.
- when they lost to South at home July 7, then Norwood at home the following week
- when they went to Elizabeth, went goallless for the first half and kicked a club record low 3.7.25
- when they lost to Norwood a few rounds back going scoreless in the 2nd & 4th quarters.

I has always thought that percentage would be our issue and we would get to 8-9 wins but miss out on percentage ... the 92 point victory over North changed that, it was almost worth 2 wins that game.

As for the finals, seriously, who knows?? .... but should be fun finding out.

[andyw]

The Eagles are down and out and now all we are waiting for is the knockout punch that closes the door on the 2012 season. Now sitting 0-3 and looking likely to be without new skipper Luke Powell due to a long term knee injury. The season has gone from bad to worst and now a trip to Prospect to take on a resurgent Roosters who have now put their season back on track with a much needed win. The Eagles the only team without a win after 4 rounds have the competitions worst percentage.

Where to from here?

There's your answer PhilH. this thread started after round 4 ffs. A tad early to be writing anyone off?

[Aerie]

I think everyone wrote off the Eagles at some point during the season
- ie after ANZAC Day with a 0-5 start
- after the QB Holiday Monday game when they lost to Glenelg kicking 1.8 in the first quarter and 8.21 for the match.
- when they lost to South at home July 7, then Norwood at home the following week
- when they went to Elizabeth, went goallless for the first half and kicked a club record low 3.7.25
- when they lost to Norwood a few rounds back going scoreless in the 2nd & 4th quarters.

I has always thought that percentage would be our issue and we would get to 8-9 wins but miss out on percentage ... the 92 point victory over North changed that, it was almost worth 2 wins that game.

As for the finals, seriously, who knows?? .... but should be fun finding out.

Also at time on of the last quarter against Port at Woodville. Twice!

[ferret]

After round 16 Eagles still bottom of the pile, snuck into top five for first time after round 23 held position at end of minor round - round 24. Most precarious position last five minutes Vs port, round 21.

[RB]

I think everyone wrote off the Eagles at some point during the season
- ie after ANZAC Day with a 0-5 start
- after the QB Holiday Monday game when they lost to Glenelg kicking 1.8 in the first quarter and 8.21 for the match.
- when they lost to South at home July 7, then Norwood at home the following week
- when they went to Elizabeth, went goallless for the first half and kicked a club record low 3.7.25
- when they lost to Norwood a few rounds back going scoreless in the 2nd & 4th quarters.

I has always thought that percentage would be our issue and we would get to 8-9 wins but miss out on percentage ... the 92 point victory over North changed that, it was almost worth 2 wins that game.

As for the finals, seriously, who knows?? .... but should be fun finding out.

What is this Phil? You've stolen me avatar!!!

[Dogwatcher]

Huge effort by the Eagles. Massive respect. Could they do some damage? Can't see them stealing a flag but could hurt some other clubs, though.

[RB]

Eagles' dead baby, Eagles' dead

If I had a dollar for all the quotes I'd read like this...I mean earlier in the season I too thought they were gone...I'm sure the Eagles boys couldn't of done it without all the encouragement they'd got from posters on this forum. Thx for keeping the faith everyone!

[JK]

Was never in doubt that they'd get there (at least I don't think I was).

Was staggered with their performance and (apparent lack of) conditioning in Round 1 which was just abysmal, so the slow start didn't surprise me .. But too much quality and experience not to have improved from their early season slump.

[Sky Pilot]

It will be a terrific story if the Eagles can win a final, a bigger story if they jagged a spot in th GF and what a sensational story it would be if the actually won it? Long shots I know but I bet the footy writers at the 'tiser and S M are already thinking about the headlines.

[dedja]

GONE

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[dedja]

Eagles' dead baby, Eagles' dead

If I had a dollar for all the quotes I'd read like this...I mean earlier in the season I too thought they were gone...I'm sure the Eagles boys couldn't of done it without all the encouragement they'd got from posters on this forum. Thx for keeping the faith everyone!

patience grasshopper ...

[The Sleeping Giant]

So nice finally killing them off.

[dedja]

[Norwoodman78]

Bye bye wiggles....

[dedja]

for the last time this year ...

[Wedgie]

GONE

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This, took the best club in the comp to do it though!

[Pseudo]

[Jim05]

GONE

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This, took the best club in the comp to do it though!

We did our best by beating them 3 times during the year, pity you others couldnt have finished them off earlier in the season