Rd 4 2007 Sturt vs Norwood

[topsywaldron]

Norwood can win if it rains heavily, Sturt have a letdown after last week, Norwood rediscover the art of disposal, the Legs coaching panel finally lose patience with those players who refuse to adhere to team rules and the umpires give us a dream run.

Sturt by a bit then.

[zipzap]

Unlike the last 3 games, everything points towards a Sturt win.
Which is why I'm very worried...

[Wedgie]

STURT v NORWOOD
2.00pm Saturday April 28th @ Unley Oval
Since 1907 Record : Played 249, Norwood won 138, Sturt won 108, Drawn 3
Since 1907 @ Unley : Played 76, Sturt won 41, Norwood won 35
All Recent Encounters : Norwood won the last 5, Sturt have won the 4 before that
Recent @ Unley : Norwood won the last 2 encounters, Sturt the 4 before that

Recent Results
2006 Rd 22 Sept 1 @ Adelaide Norwood 18.14.122 d Sturt 15.10.100 by 22pts
2006 Rd 11 June 17 @ Coopers Norwood 12.16.88 d Sturt 12.10.82 by 6pts
2006 Rd 2 April 8 @ Unley Norwood 17.14.116 d Sturt 15.7.97 by 19pts
2005 Rd 15 July 9 @ Norwood Norwood 11.5.71 d Sturt 7.11.53 by 18pts
2005 Rd 8 May 14 @ Unley Norwood 14.12.96 d Sturt 11.9.75 by 21pts

Last Draw
1985 Rd 10 June 10 @ Norwood Norwood 11.12.78 v Sturt 12.6.78

RECORDS
Highest Score Norwood - 32.10.202 (Rd2 Apr18 1987 @FP) Sturt - 27.24.186 (Rd18 Aug16 1969 @Un)
Lowest Score Norwood - 2.3.15 (Rd4 May17 1919 @Nw) Sturt - 3.10.28 (Rd11 June5 1998 @Nw)
Highest Losing Score Norwood - 20.14.134 (Rd6 May25 1940 @Nw) Sturt - 19.9.123 (Rd19 Aug6 1983 @Un)
Lowest Winning Score Norwood - 4.12.36 (Rd11 June5 1998 @Nw) Sturt - 5.6.36 (Rd8 July2 1910 @Un)
Biggest Winning Margin Norwood - 148pts (Rd14 June18 1995 @Ad) Sturt - 127pts (Rd18 Aug16 1969 @Un)

[SimonH]

One that's beyond even Spelly's powers of delving into history:

Has a team that's won the last 5 on the trot against its opponent, ever been less favoured to win again?

[topsywaldron]

There can be no doubt that Sturt are easily the most raging favourites to win this game in the history of the SANFL.

If Norwood win it will be an upset of Biblical proportions.

[Wedgie]

Odds from sportsbet.com.au:

Sturt $1.55
Norwood $2.40

[topsywaldron]

Norwood $2.40

Pffft. They've misplaced a decimal point there.

do some work Westwood

[therisingblues]

No way can this be marked down as a win for the Blues just yet. So far all we have done is go beyond everybody's expectations of us. Norwood on the other hand drove a Tredrea headed Port hard right to the end in the opening round, so must be a capable side. They have also won the last five against the Blues, and the last two at Unley. In reality it is just a team playing above itself against another that has the wood over it. The majority of people aren't seeing it this way, but I think this game is very much in the balance, and for me at least, it ranks as just as an important game as the one we just played at Alberton. A freak victory is always welcomed, but laying the Norwood hoodoo to rest will be a clear sign that we are moving forward. Once again Sturt will have to play with the heart and endeavour it has shown against its past three opponents to get over the Legs. I believe we can do it. GO YOU BLUES!!!

[therisingblues]

Norwood $2.40

Pffft. They've misplaced a decimal point there.

do some work Westwood

$0.24
Is this better?

[sturtpeter]

Went to Len Fitzgerald's Service today, which was a touching send off for an SANFL SuperStar.

Oval in A1 condition atm.

A definite danger game for Sturt. We will be missing one of our good recruits due to an ear injury,however, I'm sworn to secrecy by Rick Allen so won't divulge his name.

Expect two great rivals to stage a titanic battle with Sturt to just get over the line after losing to Norwood three times in 2006 and twice in 2005.

Get to the Mouse Cup after in the Cambridge Room and support the Club we love...The Old Double Blues

[Wedgie]

Sturt will miss Gum big time too. Been playing great footy.

[Dog_ger]

I would have my money on a Norwood victory here.

The Blues are cruising at the moment.

The Legs are a worry.....

I think the blues are playing at a level that they cannot susstain....?

When was the last time this Famous club had 4 wins to open a season...?

Thats what I would put my hard earned money on.....

No dis respect to any club......

Go the blues.....

Go the Legs.....

[MST]

Went to Len Fitzgerald's Service today, which was a touching send off for an SANFL SuperStar.

Oval in A1 condition atm.

A definite danger game for Sturt. We will be missing one of our good recruits due to an ear injury,however, I'm sworn to secrecy by Rick Allen so won't divulge his name.

Expect two great rivals to stage a titanic battle with Sturt to just get over the line after losing to Norwood three times in 2006 and twice in 2005.

Get to the Mouse Cup after in the Cambridge Room and support the Club we love...The Old Double Blues

He was listed in the Advertiser injury update SP ya pork chop!

As far as the game goes, It indeed is a danger game but I am certain Rick will have the boys focussed to maintain the perfect record before a well earned break the following week.

Go you Blues!

[Rik E Boy]

Remember the last time Sturt were considered 'unbeatable' before a match against the Redlegs? Norwood to win.

regards,

REB

[MST]

Remember the last time Sturt were considered 'unbeatable' before a match against the Redlegs? Norwood to win.

regards,

REB

Everyone remembers it Rik (2005), and it has been talked about amongst the whole Sturt community. We were discussing it back at presentations last week!

Ricky and the side have huge respect for Norwood and, unlike in 2005, our players will not roll up thinking it's a monty, that is for certain.

We haven't beaten you lot for a couple of years and the boys will be fired up to change that stat come Saturday.

[zipzap]

Remember the last time Sturt were considered 'unbeatable' before a match against the Redlegs? Norwood to win.

regards,

REB

Everyone remembers it Rik (2005), and it has been talked about amongst the whole Sturt community. We were discussing it back at presentations last week!

Ricky and the side have huge respect for Norwood and, unlike in 2005, our players will not roll up thinking it's a monty, that is for certain.

We haven't beaten you lot for a couple of years and the boys will be fired up to change that stat come Saturday.

Gummy had a nice shiner at Alberton too - must be feeling pretty sore at the moment.

[sturtpeter]

With due respect MST, I haven't read a newspaper since Monday due to a severe infection incurred after I was involved in an ugly incident about a month ago

It took all of my determination to get to Unley today despite my incapacitation.

My legs are more like rare steak than pork chops you.....

[Jimmy]

No way can this be marked down as a win for the Blues just yet. So far all we have done is go beyond everybody's expectations of us. Norwood on the other hand drove a Tredrea headed Port hard right to the end in the opening round, so must be a capable side. They have also won the last five against the Blues, and the last two at Unley. In reality it is just a team playing above itself against another that has the wood over it. The majority of people aren't seeing it this way, but I think this game is very much in the balance, and for me at least, it ranks as just as an important game as the one we just played at Alberton. A freak victory is always welcomed, but laying the Norwood hoodoo to rest will be a clear sign that we are moving forward. Once again Sturt will have to play with the heart and endeavour it has shown against its past three opponents to get over the Legs. I believe we can do it. GO YOU BLUES!!!

well said super important game and the legs will be feeling very confident in this game. We are going to have to play above the level we did last week to get up.

come on you blue boys!!!

[Jimmy]

Remember the last time Sturt were considered 'unbeatable' before a match against the Redlegs? Norwood to win.

regards,

REB

thats why we are worried about this one....you guys derailed us in 05 this time of year, lets hope rick can sort something out!

[therisingblues]

Remember the last time Sturt were considered 'unbeatable' before a match against the Redlegs? Norwood to win.

regards,

REB

That's a damn good point Richard. People tend to forget that just over a season and a half ago Sturt year sitting top after defeating the Panthers at Noarlunga. Then we lost against the Dogs, then against the Legs the following week, if I remember right, and after that it was thank all things good for Westies, because we would have had an early 90's type record since then, if not for the Bloods.