SA Footy

GLENELG v PORT
2.00pm Saturday April 28th @ Challenge Recruitment
All Time Record : Played 226, Port won 169, Glenelg won 55, Drawn 2
All Time @ Glenelg : Played 79, Port won 56, Glenelg won 22
All Recent Encounters : Glenelg won the last encounter, Port the previous 10
Recent @ Glenelg : Glenelg won the last encounter, Port the previous 3

Recent Results
2006 Rd 17 July 29 @ Glenelg Glenelg 27.14.176 d Port 14.11.95 by 81pts
2006 Rd 8 May 20 @ Alberton Port 19.15.129 d Glenelg 10.15.75 by 54pts
2005 Rd 19 Aug 7 @ Glenelg Port 22.12.144 d Glenelg 12.11.83 by 61pts
2005 Rd 12 June 18 @ Alberton Port 15.18.108 d Glenelg 10.11.71 by 37pts
2005 Rd 3 April 9 @ Alberton Port 18.15.123 d Glenelg 16.12.108 by 15pts

Last Draw
2001 Rd 18 Aug 4 @ Glenelg Glenelg 10.6.66 v Port 10.6.66

RECORDS
Highest Score Glenelg - 32.18.204 (Rd1 Apr8 1985 @Gl) Port - 33.19.217 (Rd3 May12 1934 @Al)
Lowest Score Glenelg - 3.10.28 (3 times, Last Rd 13 1999) Port - 5.12.42 (Rd14 Aug14 1948@Al)
Highest Losing Score Glenelg - 20.15.135 (Rd1 Apr2 1977 @Al) Port - 17.20.122 (Rd5 Apr16 1994 @FP)
Lowest Winning Score Glenelg - 6.9.45 (Rd12 July16 1927 @Al) Port - 6.18.54 (Rd10 June25 1949 @Gl)
Biggest Winning Margin Glenelg - 97pts (Rd11 June20 1987 @Gl) Port - 132pts (Rd14 June18 1994 @Gl)

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Current odds from sportsbet.com.au:
Glenelg $3.60
Port $1.28

That's an incredible over all record the Pies have against the Bays. How many times can a Magpie pick up a Tiger to wipe its butt? No wonder Glenelg hate Port so much!

Thank chr!st this site wasn't around in October 2002, you Sturt fans just can not shut up.....

Thanks so much for reminding me of our record agaisnt Port (like I need reminding )

I still have nighmares of Rd 18 1994, (at least I can say I saw the birth of a great career gee hasn't # 14 for Port that day kicked on)

Can you just let me wallow in my own misery for a while, you got your win two weeks ago....can you just leave us alone

In the words of Brian (whatever his name was, that "special person" who used to go to all the Norwood games)

Come on Norwood!!!

Port are only as good as their last game against us!!!

Dutchy wrote:Port are only as good as their last game against us!!!

Wedgie wrote:

Dutchy wrote:Port are only as good as their last game against us!!!

ahhh memories.... even punk was in love with Glenelg that day!!!

Budget preview of the game by Kieran Hall:

Its fair to say Glenelg would have exptected more from its first two games against expected cellar-dwellers Sturt and West, however two defeats have consigned the Tigers to the foot of the table - and now they face an angry Port side.
Adding to the Magpie' motivation today after their shock loss to the Double Blues last Sunday is the memory of their most recent visit to Brighton Road late last year when they received an 81 point belting.
The Bays effectively ruined their chances of victory against West with innaccurate kicking for goal (they kicked 12.20 to the Blood's 15.6), and were no doubt given plenty of practice in front of the big sticks during the week.

And this week's Coach's Box by Don Cooper:

Mickan making his mark at Tigerland

Whilst Glenelg's League outfit may not have taken an official part in the major round last year, coach Mark Mickan believes the Tigers' last three matches of the season - played under finals pressure - instilled a strong desire in the group to prove themselves as the real deal in 2007.
"I felt there was a large degree of improvement in the side in 2006 - both on and off the field - but what we identified from a playing perspective was our inability to produce enough four quarter games," stated Mickan.
"We seemed to be able to put together solid first and final quarter efforts, but our intensity waned during the middle stages and that's where we need to improve this year."
Based at the aptly named Challenge Recruitment Oval, Mark admits while there "weren't massive off-season changes" made to the core group, he is more than pleased with the depth of talent and character welcomed to the club for 2007.
And whilst the club's need to bolster its midfield ranks has been more than satisfied by acquiring the likes of Ben Kane (Hawthorn), Byron Murphy (Frankston), Adam Cook (Geelong) and co, it's more than just pure ability that is sought by the Tiger mentor when determining a prospective player's capacity to earn his stripes in his squad.
"The number one attribute I look for outside of a player's skill level is a sound character, " said Mark, a terrific ruckman during his playing days with West Adelaide, the Brisbane Bears and Adelaide Crows.
"They must complement our group dynamics and be receptive to the culture we are trying to create at Glenelg, particularly in regards to possessing a committed work ethic."
And there is no fooling the former teacher either, who alsho holds a graduate diploma in psychology.
"I think its a science that helps to understand people and their complexities and how those complexities impact on an individiual's behaviour and performance. And in respect of coaching that can be a great asset," he said.
"Coaching is very much about trying to create a culture and processes in which people can thrive and are encouraged to offer their best.
"It was once said to me, 'you're their coach, but they're not your players' and I guess in some respects that's true. Whether it be teaching or coaching, the philosphies are fairly similar in regards to providing individuals with the tools to develop and achieve.
"But when it comes down to it, success at anything is as much about a person's attitude as it is their ability."
Whilst Mark's attitude towards coaching reflects his controlled and articulate demeanour, the gentle giant is more than happy to give his family and friends a decent serve now and again - a practice that is thankfully contained to his backyard tennis court!
"It wasn't really until my mid-30s - when working at the Crows - that I took up tennis, having a regular hit with the likes of James Fantasia and Steven Trigg at Russell Ebert's house,' said the inaugural Crows Club Champion, who admits the demand as a full time coach leave limited spaces on the social calendar for such events.
But although stringent management ensures quality time is spent with his partner Callie, things are set to become even more hectic around the Mickan abode around late August. With the imminent arrival of the couple's first child coincident with Mark's plans to have the Tigers primed for their first formal visit to the business end of the season since 1999, it could well be the birth of two new eras in the life of one of the game's most affable characters.

For those looking to define the term "bitch" in a footballing sense.

All Time Record : Played 226, Port won 169, Glenelg won 55, Drawn 2

errr,here endeth the lesson.

Wedgie wrote:And this week's Coach's Box by Don Cooper:

Mickan making his mark at Tigerland

snip...

But although stringent management ensures quality time is spent with his partner Callie, things are set to become even more hectic around the Mickan abode around late August. With the imminent arrival of the couple's first child coincident with Mark's plans to have the Tigers primed for their first formal visit to the business end of the season since 1999, it could well be the birth of two new eras in the life of one of the game's most affable characters.

How cute... They are contemplating finals footy.

Glenelg will win by a bout 8 goals. Port will look very dissapointing.

Macca. You easily won in the first 2 rounds and lost to sturt because of their freaky goal kicking 20 goals 3. port will have a confidence boosting win.

Macca19 wrote:Glenelg will win by a bout 8 goals. Port will look very dissapointing.

i'll take that right now , i hope you are right but with the forecast as it is i'd think it'd be close (as with all games this week) & just hope we are on the right side of the ledger

I stand by my call. Port may start favourites, but knowing how weve played against under performing teams in the past few seasons, it wouldnt surprise me in the least if the Bays rolled us this weekend. Especially if its wet as I think the advantage we have over the Tigers is our talls. This is the sort of game we have lost in the last few seasons. Ill be very happy if we win.


Ivan Maric is playing in the reserves, whilst potential high draft pick Brad Ebert is playing his debut match for the reserves.

Daniel Lees is named on an extended interchange bench for the league side.

Booney wrote:For those looking to define the term "bitch" in a footballing sense.

All Time Record : Played 226, Port won 169, Glenelg won 55, Drawn 2

errr,here endeth the lesson.

Quiet you, haven't you got some engine chassis nos to grind out and hub cap to steal....

Thank god for the rain....Season back on track

the drought is over

Booney wrote:For those looking to define the term "bitch" in a footballing sense.

All Time Record : Played 227, Port won 169, Glenelg won 56, Drawn 2

errr,here endeth the lesson.

Hey Booney, I hear the drought has broken down there nyuck nyuck.

regards,

REB