SA Footy

Booney wrote:

therisingblues wrote:

cennals05 wrote:South could be in with a chance here. If Port give some of their reserves players the week off because of the bye like the Crows did, they may not be at full strength. Slattery will most likely be an out as well.

Really? I thought winning was their number one priority, and their best available side would be on the park for all games.
P.S Am I allowed to mention this on this thread? I know some want to pretend that it's not happening and we aren't allowed to pop their bubbles.

And here's poor old Topsy lamenting at how slow the "pro-AFL" lobby is on the uptake.

blueandwhite wrote:Having said that... I think South will take it right up to Port

carey wrote:

Bounce of the ball wrote:Who cares but I hope South win but I doubt it. Regardless what a great opening post.

Lets hope some port supporters get to the game as well. I mean , they are the die hards and all.

Tissue mate?

FIRST QUARTERS 0-10mins, 2014 [in brackets: first goal of game / games played]
+58 pts [6/6] South 12.1 (73) to 2.3 (15)
+53 pts [5/6] Port 12.8 (80) to 4.3 (27)
+08 pts [3/6] North 6.4 (40) to 5.2 (32)
+03 pts [3/6] Norwood 4.6 (30) to 4.3 (27)
-04 pts [4/6] Adelaide 8.6 (54) to 9.4 (58)
-05 pts [3/6] Sturt 6.3 (39) to 6.8 (44)
-06 pts [2/6] West 6.4 (40) to 7.4 (46)
-11 pts [3/6] Eagles 7.4 (46) to 9.3 (57)
-34 pts [1/6] Centrals 3.4 (22) to 8.8 (56)
-62 pts [0/6] Glenelg 1.6 (12) to 11.8 (74)

blueandwhite wrote:At last count South have 2 players injured gone for the year, and another 5 injured who would be walk up starts if fit. Also 3-4 others who are injured who would be handy replacements. South do not have the rehab facilities or expert sports med budget of an AFL club either.
At last count Port will have 15 AFL listed, fulltime professional players playing on Saturday, who train or play 7 days a week. I saw a couple of South players digging a trench yesterday..before racing off to do a 2 hr hour training session last night, others are studying or working fulltime.They werent busy doing skills work running around witches hats, doing rehab or weights or honing their understanding of the game plan.

This years SANFL season is absolutely ludicrous. It is a grossly uneven competition. The clubs that voted for this diabolical shambles should hang their collective heads in shame. The SANFL commission is a disgrace for even contemplating this debacle.....

Having said that... I think South will take it right up to Port.
For those who havent twigged yet, this South Adelaide team ,its vastly different to the inept whipping boys of the past...

carey wrote:

Bounce of the ball wrote:Who cares but I hope South win but I doubt it. Regardless what a great opening post.

Lets hope some port supporters get to the game as well. I mean , they are the die hards and all.

Tissue mate?

RB wrote:

carey wrote:

Bounce of the ball wrote:Who cares but I hope South win but I doubt it. Regardless what a great opening post.

Lets hope some port supporters get to the game as well. I mean , they are the die hards and all.

Tissue mate?

Perfect example of the dismissiveness of any scrutiny of the poor crowds the Power reserves have got this year, or the reserves set up in general. You ask a valid question, they pull this 'tissue' bullshit.

scott wrote:Whatever they're called/badged now, they're still the same Port Adelaide Magpies that I've despised for so long.

scott wrote:I don't really care about whatever advantages or perceived advantages they have at the moment, just gotta take it for what it is. If we come in with the right attitude and make the most of our opportunities, we can absolutely win.

Port has looked a million bucks in patches this year, but so have we (they've just sustained it for longer periods). We've got the best-marking, hard-running and long-kicking forward in the league and one of the best-running midfields (average 30 more handball receives than our opponents this year, no-one comes close). We're not that far off Port in terms of disposal efficiency and skill level. Our defence will get tested, but I reckon our biggest issue is the fact it's at a venue that we've had such little success at in over 100 years.

Haven't looked forward to an SANFL match as much as this since our final against them in 2006. This game means a lot for our season. Whatever they're called/badged now, they're still the same Port Adelaide Magpies that I've despised for so long. Carn South.

Booney wrote:

scott wrote:I don't really care about whatever advantages or perceived advantages they have at the moment, just gotta take it for what it is. If we come in with the right attitude and make the most of our opportunities, we can absolutely win.

Port has looked a million bucks in patches this year, but so have we (they've just sustained it for longer periods). We've got the best-marking, hard-running and long-kicking forward in the league and one of the best-running midfields (average 30 more handball receives than our opponents this year, no-one comes close). We're not that far off Port in terms of disposal efficiency and skill level. Our defence will get tested, but I reckon our biggest issue is the fact it's at a venue that we've had such little success at in over 100 years.

Haven't looked forward to an SANFL match as much as this since our final against them in 2006. This game means a lot for our season. Whatever they're called/badged now, they're still the same Port Adelaide Magpies that I've despised for so long. Carn South.

Well that isn't going to be met with any support on here mate!

the observer wrote:Check last years results and you will find that Norwood won comfortably by over 60 points on a numbe of occasions no one said that was unfair short memories

Booney wrote:How you think thread is going JTC, looks like a good match preview?