SA Footy

Its been noted that the WAFL have selected the East Freo captain in Shane Woewodin in the squad for the state game. the mail is that the coach has said that he needs to change the way he plays or he wont play. He has been averaging close to 30 possessions a game in the WAFL and it probably isnt hard to do so, but if they leave him out it would help our cause!

The WA coach is Peter German. We're training @ AAMI every Wednesday up till the game plus on Monday May 22 we will train at Adelaide.

What time does the game start and have they any pregames prior to main event?

In the past few state matches at Adelaide, the curtain raiser has been the SA U-18's vs. SA U-20's.

Maybe the Under-18's should play the WAFL Colts. Normal starting time of night games on Fridays is 7:40pm.

We'll get physical, declares WA coach
By DOUG ROBERTSON
06may06

WESTERN Australia is taking the gloves off for a physical assault in the much-anticipated interstate clash against the SANFL in Adelaide in 20 days.

WAFL coach Peter German made a sneak visit to Adelaide last week to watch three high-quality SANFL games, including the Glenelg-North Adelaide clash when 18 goals were kicked in the third quarter on Sunday. Impressed by the depth of quality players in the SANFL, German said his outfit would attack the supply routes to starve SA's big forwards for the May 26 game under lights at Adelaide Oval. To do that, you've got to get physical, straight-talking German said.

"We're going to pick players with strong bodies who are able to absorb the pressure," he said. "I'm a bit concerned about SA's tall forwards.

"Nick Gill is the most exciting player I've seen in the lower leagues for a long time, then there's (Brant) Chambers and (Ben) Warren, so we're going to have to find three big defenders to take care of them.

"We've got to cut out that 'lace-out' supply.

"I'm sure we have players who can do that. We'll pick players who can stand up in a real pressure game."

German has lost 2005 Sandover Medallist and midfielder Toby McGrath, who twinged a hamstring playing with South Fremantle, while SA's Chris Gowans has ruled himself out with the same injury.

A former Kangaroos utility and close friend of Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson, who coached the SANFL when it beat the WAFL in 2003, German said he would not be lulled into playing SA's style.

He said the tough talents of midfielders Dean Howard (North Adelaide), Paul Thomas (Central), Adam Fisher, Brett Backwell (Glenelg) and Stephen Kenna (South) caused him concern.

"We'll understand the opposition and put some things in place but we're not going to get caught up too much in the opposition," he said. "We've got a totally different game over here which is based on running.

"I would say the skill level is on a par with SA but the SANFL was more about contested marks and a lot more clinches. We won't try to beat them at their own game."

looking forward to getting the tape of this

after watching the 2003 state game and a few WAFL games whilst living there, i wouldnt say that there skill level was as good as ours, and if it was, it should be after all they just run, run and run. they dont know what contested marks are, hard ball gets etc..

the night game with rain will suit us to a tea as it closes the game down and requires hard attack at the footy, they just dont do that in WAFL.

i watched a WAFL game in 2003, only because it was on tv and i had a bet in it, Perth led by 17 points at the 26 minute mark of the last quarter and lost!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how? because when the other team started to get it out of the centre they didnt get man on man. Perth werent a bad team that year either.

mt79 you are now a weather forecaster telling us it'll rain the night of the state game if your right you'll take over from keith

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SANFL...

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All AAMI Stadium Members are encouraged to come down to Adelaide Oval on Friday 26th May to support South Australia as they take on Western Australia in the State clash.

AAMI Stadium Adult and Junior Ultimate Members, Essential Crows and Essential Power Members will receive free entry upon presentation of their membership card at Adelaide Oval.

Local footy supporters can purchase tickets from the Adelaide Oval gates on the night.

Adult: $9.00
Concession: $3.00
Child (Under 18 ): $1.00
Child (Under 6): Free
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children under 18 ): $18.00
SACA Members: Free


MATCH DETAILS:
Friday 26th May – Adelaide Oval
Car Parks Open: 4.00pm
Gates Open: 4.30pm
Curtain Raiser: 4.55pm – State Under 18 v State Under 20
State Clash: 7.40pm – South Australia v Western Australia

Dogsbody wrote:AAMI Stadium Adult and Junior Ultimate Members, Essential Crows and Essential Power Members will receive free entry upon presentation of their membership card at Adelaide Oval.

Local footy supporters can purchase tickets from the Adelaide Oval gates on the night.

So the Crows/Power AFL supporting sheep get in for nicks, but the week-in-week-out SANFL diehards have to pay $9 apiece?

RIPPED OFF, SANFL

Pseudo wrote:

Dogsbody wrote:AAMI Stadium Adult and Junior Ultimate Members, Essential Crows and Essential Power Members will receive free entry upon presentation of their membership card at Adelaide Oval.

Local footy supporters can purchase tickets from the Adelaide Oval gates on the night.

So the Crows/Power AFL supporting sheep get in for nicks, but the week-in-week-out SANFL diehards have to pay $9 apiece?

RIPPED OFF, SANFL

Where does the big $ come from to help prop up the SANFL maestro?


The "sheep" one would suggest,get used to it,some people (including me) like the AFL.....

Pseudo wrote:

Dogsbody wrote:AAMI Stadium Adult and Junior Ultimate Members, Essential Crows and Essential Power Members will receive free entry upon presentation of their membership card at Adelaide Oval.

Local footy supporters can purchase tickets from the Adelaide Oval gates on the night.

So the Crows/Power AFL supporting sheep get in for nicks, but the week-in-week-out SANFL diehards have to pay $9 apiece?

RIPPED OFF, SANFL

It sounds like an attempt for them to get people who may not go to this game to attend.

One thought is that if they ( Essential Crows and Essential Power Members ) come and see the best of the SANFL it may get them to go and see an SANFL game if they already dont.

As Pseudo said- Ripped off why should the AFL members get in for free when the SANFL team members have to pay $9, thats bullshit!!!

I should also add I think $9 is a bargain - better value than alot of other things goin around.

The SANFL knows the die-hards are prepared to pay, most of the AFL slaves have to be dragged kicking and screaming out of AAMI Stadium.

Pseudo wrote:

Dogsbody wrote:AAMI Stadium Adult and Junior Ultimate Members, Essential Crows and Essential Power Members will receive free entry upon presentation of their membership card at Adelaide Oval.

Local footy supporters can purchase tickets from the Adelaide Oval gates on the night.
So the Crows/Power AFL supporting sheep get in for nicks, but the week-in-week-out SANFL diehards have to pay $9 apiece?

Perhaps the SANFL and the clubs could come to an arrangement whereby, for a small additional fee, this match is included in the respective home match and/or season membership packages?

The "sheep" one would suggest,get used to it,some people (including me) like the AFL.....[/quote]

Blue Boy wrote:It sounds like an attempt for them to get people who may not go to this game to attend.

One thought is that if they ( Essential Crows and Essential Power Members ) come and see the best of the SANFL it may get them to go and see an SANFL game if they already dont.

I appreciate the there is a promotional element. Whether a freebie State game translates to dollars at club level is yet to be seen.

Blue Boy wrote:I should also add I think $9 is a bargain - better value than alot of other things goin around.

Too right.

Booney wrote:

Pseudo wrote:RIPPED OFF, SANFL

Where does the big $ come from to help prop up the SANFL maestro?


The "sheep" one would suggest,get used to it,some people (including me) like the AFL.....

Yes, and a (shrinking yearly) portion of those same sheep were once (but no longer) paying SANFL club supporters.

Maybe they might enjoy the unique experience of having a beer AND watching the footy at the same time & find out what they are missing out on.

Booney wrote:The "sheep" one would suggest,get used to it,some people (including me) like the AFL.....

Must...resist...

Must...not...post...the...obvious...response...

Must...not....... oh, to hell with it:

BAAA-AA-AA-AA-AA-AA!

Blue Boy wrote:I should also add I think $9 is a bargain - better value than alot of other things goin around.

Best action you can get for $9.

$20 sucky-sucky vs $9 state game.

Hmmm....

Sometimes I get so angry with the simple life they lead
The shepherds smile seems to confirm my fears
They've never questioned anything, They've never disagreed
Sometimes I think they must have wool in their ears

And when you see a cane I see a crook
And when you see a crowd I see a flock
It's sheep we're up against
Sheep we're up against