Greatest turnarounds in SANFL games

[baggy8]

Didn't Central and Sturt play a pair of matches during 1982 where each time lead by 10+ goals prior to halftime and ended up losing? (one at Footy Park and 1 at Unley from memory)

I reckon CP is right on the money here. As far as I know these are the two biggest comebacks (rather than turnarounds) in league history - amazing that it was the same two sides in the same season. In Rd 7 at Footy Park, Sturt came from 64 points down, 4.4 to 14.8, and won by 12 points; and then in Rd 16 at Unley, Centrals trumped that by coming from 72 points down at 2.6 to 14.6, to squeak home by two points.

Rd 7 Footy Park
ST 0-3 8-9 13-13 20 15 135
CD 7-7 14-9 16-13 18 15 123

Rd 16 Unley
CD 2-2 8-9 14-17 20 23 143
ST 9-5 15-6 18-11 21 15 141

Sorry it's taken me three years to reply

[mal]

According to 3AW book of records

GREAT COMEBACKS
53pts by East Fremantle (WA). Perth led East Fremtle by 53 points at three quarter-time (16.17 to 9.6) in the 1957 WA Grand Final. East Freamntle kicked 10.4 top 1.1 in the final quarter to win by four points.
47pts by Port Adelaide (SA). Norwood led Port by 47 at three quarter time in 1930. The Magpies eventually won by one point.
45pts by Brisbane (AFL). Hawthorn led Brisbane by 45 points at three quarter time (13.10 to 5.13) in 1995 at the ‘Gabba. Brisbane kicked 9.7 in the final quarter to win by 7 points.
44pts by Sandringham (VFA). Moorabbin led Sandringham by 44 points at three-quarter time in the 1962 VFA Grand Final. The Zebras eventually won the premiership by one point.
44pts New Norfolk (TFL). Hobart led New Norfolk by 44 points at three-quarter time in 1982. During the third quarter Hobart’s lead was 56 points. New Norfolk kicked 9.7 to 1.2 in the last quarter to win by 9 points.
44pts by North Melbourne (VFL). Essendon led North Melbourne by 44 points at three-quarter time (14.10 to 7. in 1947. The Kangaroos held Essendon scoreless in the last quarter to win by 8 points (15.12 to 14.10).

WAFL league
24/03/2012
South Fremantle v Perth
Night game

SFR 5-4...6-9...9-10...19-14
PER 3-2..10-2..18-6...19-6

Perth lead by a massive 50 points at 3/4 time, and lost
Former Glenelg Footballer Alex Grima was SFR leading scorer with 4-1
This might be the 2nd greatest comeback from 3/4 time in the WAFL ?

[Wedgie]

Wow, an amazing comeback!

[am Bays]

According to 3AW book of records

GREAT COMEBACKS
53pts by East Fremantle (WA). Perth led East Fremtle by 53 points at three quarter-time (16.17 to 9.6) in the 1957 WA Grand Final. East Freamntle kicked 10.4 top 1.1 in the final quarter to win by four points.
47pts by Port Adelaide (SA). Norwood led Port by 47 at three quarter time in 1930. The Magpies eventually won by one point.
45pts by Brisbane (AFL). Hawthorn led Brisbane by 45 points at three quarter time (13.10 to 5.13) in 1995 at the ‘Gabba. Brisbane kicked 9.7 in the final quarter to win by 7 points.
44pts by Sandringham (VFA). Moorabbin led Sandringham by 44 points at three-quarter time in the 1962 VFA Grand Final. The Zebras eventually won the premiership by one point.
44pts New Norfolk (TFL). Hobart led New Norfolk by 44 points at three-quarter time in 1982. During the third quarter Hobart’s lead was 56 points. New Norfolk kicked 9.7 to 1.2 in the last quarter to win by 9 points.
44pts by North Melbourne (VFL). Essendon led North Melbourne by 44 points at three-quarter time (14.10 to 7. in 1947. The Kangaroos held Essendon scoreless in the last quarter to win by 8 points (15.12 to 14.10).

WAFL league
24/03/2012
South Fremantle v Perth
Night game

SFR 5-4...6-9...9-10...19-14
PER 3-2..10-2..18-6...19-6

Perth lead by a massive 50 points at 3/4 time, and lost
Former Glenelg Footballer Alex Grima was SFR leading scorer with 4-1
This might be the 2nd greatest comeback from 3/4 time in the WAFL ?

Barto, do you have an opinion on that comeback??

[Pseudo]

According to 3AW book of records

GREAT COMEBACKS
53pts by East Fremantle (WA). Perth led East Fremtle by 53 points at three quarter-time (16.17 to 9.6) in the 1957 WA Grand Final. East Freamntle kicked 10.4 top 1.1 in the final quarter to win by four points.
47pts by Port Adelaide (SA). Norwood led Port by 47 at three quarter time in 1930. The Magpies eventually won by one point.
45pts by Brisbane (AFL). Hawthorn led Brisbane by 45 points at three quarter time (13.10 to 5.13) in 1995 at the ‘Gabba. Brisbane kicked 9.7 in the final quarter to win by 7 points.
44pts by Sandringham (VFA). Moorabbin led Sandringham by 44 points at three-quarter time in the 1962 VFA Grand Final. The Zebras eventually won the premiership by one point.
44pts New Norfolk (TFL). Hobart led New Norfolk by 44 points at three-quarter time in 1982. During the third quarter Hobart’s lead was 56 points. New Norfolk kicked 9.7 to 1.2 in the last quarter to win by 9 points.
44pts by North Melbourne (VFL). Essendon led North Melbourne by 44 points at three-quarter time (14.10 to 7. in 1947. The Kangaroos held Essendon scoreless in the last quarter to win by 8 points (15.12 to 14.10).

That is amazing.

No, not the comeback, but the fact that a football records book - one produced by a Victorian radio station, no less - contains information about any league other than the V/AFL.

[Pseudo]

Thinking about this, I recall a Glenelg v Sturt game at Glenelg some time in the early '80s when Glenelg was in front by 40-odd points at one stage but ended up getting done by about the same margin. Only other thing I recall about the game is that Jim Lihou was playing. Spelly, did this happen or has my memory gone dotty with age?

[story of my life]

Thinking about this, I recall a Glenelg v Sturt game at Glenelg some time in the early '80s when Glenelg was in front by 40-odd points at one stage but ended up getting done by about the same margin. Only other thing I recall about the game is that Jim Lihou was playing. Spelly, did this happen or has my memory gone dotty with age?

I mwas there too, maybe 1982 ?. Reckon we were up 8 goals to 2 at 1/4 time kicked the first one of the second and then Sturt went mental. I was only about 10/11 so memories could be wrong, but in the club after the game there were a lot of people wanting halbert sacked. Nothing changes

[bays2011]

I reckon this is the game you are talking about (EDIT: sorry just read your post more closely, you were talking about a game where Sturt come from behind to win! Anyways, the game below is a great turn-around!):

1986 Escort Cup Final score Glenelg 12.7.79 d Sturt 11.12.78

Three-Quarter time: Glenelg 2.4 (16) Sturt 11.9 (75)

Last quarter here:

[Pseudo]

bays2011, that is pure pr0n for Glenelg fans. Thankyou very much!

I assume you have the entire game in the archive?

[bays2011]

bays2011, that is pure pr0n for Glenelg fans. Thankyou very much!

I assume you have the entire game in the archive?

Got the last 3 quarters Pseudo.

[JK]

Thinking about this, I recall a Glenelg v Sturt game at Glenelg some time in the early '80s when Glenelg was in front by 40-odd points at one stage but ended up getting done by about the same margin. Only other thing I recall about the game is that Jim Lihou was playing. Spelly, did this happen or has my memory gone dotty with age?

I mwas there too, maybe 1982 ?. Reckon we were up 8 goals to 2 at 1/4 time kicked the first one of the second and then Sturt went mental. I was only about 10/11 so memories could be wrong, but in the club after the game there were a lot of people wanting halbert sacked. Nothing changes

82 for sure I reckon

[Booney]

I saw Grenville Deitrich turn around once in an SANFL game. That was a great turnaround.

[The Sleeping Giant]

Anyone mentioned North v Sturt at Adelaide in 2007.

[smac]

I saw Grenville Deitrich turn around once in an SANFL game. That was a great turnaround.

Did someone open a gate to give him room?

[Mr_Willy]

Anyone mentioned North v Sturt at Adelaide in 2007.

Was just about to say there was a night game at Adelaide Oval maybe 5 years ago - North v Sturt.... I'm sure the Roosters trailed by something around 9-10 goals at the half as I wanted to go home.... The great man Ben Hart was moved to the wing after half time and wreaked havoc.... The noise from the North cheer squad at 3 qtr time under the old scoreboard was deafening - clearly remember Andrew Jarman taking them over there for the 3 qtr time address and they went ballistic!!! Thought some of them were going to jump the fence!

[The Sleeping Giant]

It was a great night. I think we were down by 58pts part way through the third. Locky was going mental during the 2nd qtr and at half time went over to the north race and gave them a spray. When we were coming back he was yelling "Give us an R". He was so excited his pants kept falling down. One of the funniest games ever. Topped off by a sturt cheersquad member and ontherails having a wrestle on the hill. Great night.

[story of my life]

It was a great night. I think we were down by 58pts part way through the third. Locky was going mental during the 2nd qtr and at half time went over to the north race and gave them a spray. When we were coming back he was yelling "Give us an R". He was so excited his pants kept falling down. One of the funniest games ever. Topped off by a sturt cheersquad member and ontherails having a wrestle on the hill. Great night.

Was it a cheer squad member or one of their carers

[The Sleeping Giant]

Cheersquad member. Tried to stab a couple of people with his flag when he walked past. Lucky most of the guys were too busy giving the players a round of applause and didn't see him.

[beeroclock]

I reckon this is the game you are talking about (EDIT: sorry just read your post more closely, you were talking about a game where Sturt come from behind to win! Anyways, the game below is a great turn-around!):

1986 Escort Cup Final score Glenelg 12.7.79 d Sturt 11.12.78

Three-Quarter time: Glenelg 2.4 (16) Sturt 11.9 (75)

Last quarter here:

Thats a classic.