ferret wrote:Booney wrote:Enjoying the Bays choke as much as I am it's been negligent of me to not acknowledge the Eagles efforts, not just in the last 18 months but in reality their whole existence.
From memory they've missed finals twice this century and stand alone when it comes to their junior program repeatedly producing AFL talent, helps with Henley and St Micks in their zone but they still do an amazing job producing talent.
Hats off to their whole organisation, they set the bench mark on field far more often than any other club has in the post-AFL era.
Think you might be a bit off the mark with your assertion that because St Micks and Henley High are in the Eagles "Zone" it helps the Eagles produce talented footballers. I believe quite a few years ago these schools became part of the Tigers Zone, this all happened when Crows and Magpies/Power were admitted to the the SANFL as separate teams. St Michaels being a private schools most probably has quite a few from several different football clubs zones attending. Also, Henley High being a dedicated sports school also has quite a few sports people from outside the football zone Henley H. is located in. I know some of their students by pass about five other high schools to attend Henley High. The Eagles were left trying to convert old Magpie supporters to follow the Eagles. Good junior programs is what contributes to the Eagles success.
I give you a compliment and you're wrong, go figure hey.