2016 SANFL Grand Final - Sunday Sep 25 (Adelaide Oval)

[Brodlach]

Good luck to both teams, only 12 months ago it got to share it with my boys, great day.


Reckon Sturt with get the jump early and win by 16 points

[spell_check]

I believe this might only be the fourth GF since 1896 that red or black has not been a colour of one of the participating teams.
I'm sure "Spellcheck" could confirm or correct.

Correct...I mean, confirmed

[Big Phil]

Leinert good value at $51.00

[Mr Fuller]

Leinert good value at $51.00

First time I saw him play was against the eagles in that first final and he looked the goods. Had an even better match against the Crows.

Looks like he has a lot of potential to turn into a damaging running player on the wing or off half-back. I think I read in the paper today that AFL scouts are looking closely at him.

[mighty hounds]

I believe this might only be the fourth GF since 1896 that red or black has not been a colour of one of the participating teams.
I'm sure "Spellcheck" could confirm or correct.

Correct...I mean, confirmed

Heard yesterday on MMM that it's the first time since 1926 that the two have off played against each other in a GF

[heater31]

I believe this might only be the fourth GF since 1896 that red or black has not been a colour of one of the participating teams.
I'm sure "Spellcheck" could confirm or correct.

Correct...I mean, confirmed

Heard yesterday on MMM that it's the first time since 1926 that the two have off played against each other in a GF

West Torrens defeated Sturt by 8 points in 1924.....

[Reddeer]

Sturt make a habit of winning GF when they are not expected to i e 1976, 2002
But they also lose when they are favourites i e 1978
What will they do this time?

[Wedgie]

I believe this might only be the fourth GF since 1896 that red or black has not been a colour of one of the participating teams.
I'm sure "Spellcheck" could confirm or correct.

Correct...I mean, confirmed

Heard yesterday on MMM that it's the first time since 1926 that the two have off played against each other in a GF

Considering one of the clubs was born in 1991 you could also say it's the first time since 200000 bc they've played each other in a GF too!

[mighty hounds]

I believe this might only be the fourth GF since 1896 that red or black has not been a colour of one of the participating teams.
I'm sure "Spellcheck" could confirm or correct.

Correct...I mean, confirmed

Heard yesterday on MMM that it's the first time since 1926 that the two have off played against each other in a GF

Considering one of the clubs was born in 1991 you could also say it's the first time since 200000 bc they've played each other in a GF too!

next time I'll be more specific and say West Torrens. Did they just get rid of their history prior to 1991?

[LPH]

^^^ Sadly, I would say yes.
WTFC died in 1990, as did WFC.

I would hazard a guess that legends like; Hank, Head, Bills, Phillipou, Robson, etc. would have little 'love' for Woodville Oval - wouldn't they?

The whole problem, initially at least, was the 'factionalism' of the supporter base of the Club. Personally, the 2006 Flag was when I finally accepted the 'One Club' ideal - 1993 was somewhat contrived in my eyes.

10 Grand Finals in 26 seasons suggests the Merger has been a success - but we need to remember that the merged 'entity' is just that.

Lets hope its a good game tomorrow.

[Wedgie]

next time I'll be more specific and say West Torrens. Did they just get rid of their history prior to 1991?

Yes they did. The club got wound up. A bit like the original PAFC a few years back.

[mighty hounds]

^^^ Sadly, I would say yes.
WTFC died in 1990, as did WFC.

I would hazard a guess that legends like; Hank, Head, Bills, Phillipou, Robson, etc. would have little 'love' for Woodville Oval - wouldn't they?

The whole problem, initially at least, was the 'factionalism' of the supporter base of the Club. Personally, the 2006 Flag was when I finally accepted the 'One Club' ideal - 1993 was somewhat contrived in my eyes.

10 Grand Finals in 26 seasons suggests the Merger has been a success - but we need to remember that the merged 'entity' is just that.

Lets hope its a good game tomorrow.

Oh right. The things you learn on the footy forum

[Panther Pack]

Anyone going today who was there in 1924?

[carey]

Anyone going today who was there in 1924?

KG?

[Aerie]

Anyone going today who was there in 1924?

My Poppa was there in 1924. And 1933, 1945, 1953, 1993, 2006. Was sadly too ill in 2011, but enjoyed watching the DVD with him. He bought about 10 copies for everyone in our family. Will be watching down today, to hopefully see the 2016 flag added to the collection in the club rooms at Woodville Oval. Go the mighty Eagles!

[johntheclaret]

Good luck to both teams and both sets of fans.
You can be sure they will be busting a gut to get over the line and there will be a few broken hearts as well as happy faces, and not just in the crowd.

[Mickyj]

I'll be there cheering on the Eagles
I do feel sorrow for anyone thinking both teams died.
But I also understand everyone's rights to thinking what they wish .
Hoping for an Eagles win
Hoping they do to Sturt what Torrens did in 1924 .

[Mickyj]

Anyone going today who was there in 1924?

My Poppa was there in 1924. And 1933, 1945, 1953, 1993, 2006. Was sadly too ill in 2011, but enjoyed watching the DVD with him. He bought about 10 copies for everyone in our family. Will be watching down today, to hopefully see the 2016 flag added to the collection in the club rooms at Woodville Oval. Go the mighty Eagles!

Wow Aerie my dad tried out in the 50s
Parts of my family were in SA before 1924 moved to NSW some were here around ww2 moved back to NSW.
Came back here in the 50s long before I was born

[oldfella]

Sadly westies are not there today but there is four quality young men that i met throught westies representing the eagles today

Given this and as respect to marc, scottie, goddsey and watto, i will barrack for the eagles today.

Seriously, well done to both teams and i hope that all players have safe and good game today

[another grub]

Will the game be rigged like last week?