North v Norwood Rd 17 2006
Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 8:35 amFrom the Advertiser:
Jackman stands tall
ZAC MILBANK
NORWOOD'S Nick Jackman has become accustomed to tackling opponents much taller than him this season.
And against the multiple towers looming inside North Adelaide's attacking half tomorrow, it will be no different. "All year we've been playing a bit under height against slightly taller forward lines," said Jackman, who has been the Redlegs' most consistent defender in 2006. "We figure if we can compete pretty hard in the air and bring it to ground then we can beat them at ground level. We haven't really confronted a major problem with our height so far."
It might be a different story at Prospect though.
Ken Farmer Medallist Daniel Hargraves, gun recruit Clint Alleway and Crow Ian Perrie have all been named inside coach Andrew Jarman's attacking 50m arc. And then there is Nick Gill. Such is the luxury afforded to Jarman, Gill is likely to start in the centre square as a roaming midfielder. If his matchwinning feats are required up forward, Jarman can always shift the "Emu" to cater for his needs.
Should Gill end up playing there, Jackman would relish the chance of quelling the Port Melbourne recruit. "He's (Gill) obviously the gun centre half-forward of the competition, so he's always a good challenge," Jackman, 187cm and 86kg, said. "I played on Luke Cowan last week who was a State forward and enjoyed that so if it works out that way it would be great.
"If not, I'm happy to give whoever gets the job a hand."
Jackman's job, and that of his fellow defenders, will be made easier if enough pressure is applied on the Roosters further up the ground. "It's harder when sides move the ball quickly and get the ball down there," Jackman said. "If a side's bringing it down with space and time it's pretty easy for any forward line so if our on-ballers can put enough pressure on, then I think our backline can sustain it."
Norwood included Crows draftee Darren Pfeiffer at the expense of Power-listed defender Matt Thomas, who was called up for AFL duty.
North made just one change, elevating defender Josh Coulter for his first game this season in place of Dean Howard (ankle).
Jackman stands tall
ZAC MILBANK
NORWOOD'S Nick Jackman has become accustomed to tackling opponents much taller than him this season.
And against the multiple towers looming inside North Adelaide's attacking half tomorrow, it will be no different. "All year we've been playing a bit under height against slightly taller forward lines," said Jackman, who has been the Redlegs' most consistent defender in 2006. "We figure if we can compete pretty hard in the air and bring it to ground then we can beat them at ground level. We haven't really confronted a major problem with our height so far."
It might be a different story at Prospect though.
Ken Farmer Medallist Daniel Hargraves, gun recruit Clint Alleway and Crow Ian Perrie have all been named inside coach Andrew Jarman's attacking 50m arc. And then there is Nick Gill. Such is the luxury afforded to Jarman, Gill is likely to start in the centre square as a roaming midfielder. If his matchwinning feats are required up forward, Jarman can always shift the "Emu" to cater for his needs.
Should Gill end up playing there, Jackman would relish the chance of quelling the Port Melbourne recruit. "He's (Gill) obviously the gun centre half-forward of the competition, so he's always a good challenge," Jackman, 187cm and 86kg, said. "I played on Luke Cowan last week who was a State forward and enjoyed that so if it works out that way it would be great.
"If not, I'm happy to give whoever gets the job a hand."
Jackman's job, and that of his fellow defenders, will be made easier if enough pressure is applied on the Roosters further up the ground. "It's harder when sides move the ball quickly and get the ball down there," Jackman said. "If a side's bringing it down with space and time it's pretty easy for any forward line so if our on-ballers can put enough pressure on, then I think our backline can sustain it."
Norwood included Crows draftee Darren Pfeiffer at the expense of Power-listed defender Matt Thomas, who was called up for AFL duty.
North made just one change, elevating defender Josh Coulter for his first game this season in place of Dean Howard (ankle).
