The wrap up - South V Eagles

Eagles 11.6 -72 defeat South 4.9 -33

Why this game was on TV is beyond me , a poor advertisement for the game .

Where to for South , their fans must be commpletely over it.

One of the colder days I've had at the footy. Need to showcase every ground in the league during the year. South's first half right up there, with great debut by Caleb Daniel. Second half, however, allowed the Eagles the space they couldn't find early, and they broke right away. Lee Staple stepped up as a strong decoy to Andrew Ainger, Crwod of 1203 very disappointing.

Didn't watch it all, mainly first half, but I thought it was one of the worst games I'd seen.

Was always going to be a small crowd and just a poor advert for the SANFL. Fine ,every ground gets a TV match but be smart about it.

redandblack wrote:Didn't watch it all, mainly first half, but I thought it was one of the worst games I'd seen.

And that's sayin' something!

The three big wins by the grades against Glenelg, seems to have poisoned all of them because since then, it's been very ordinary.
For whatever reason, the ABC love telecasting us:
Eagles 6
Sturt 3
Central 2
Glenelg 2
Norwood 2
Port 2
South 2
West 2
North 1


And that six is out of a possible seven Saturday afternoon matches (one against Norwood on a Friday night, two against South and Sturt on a Sunday being the others).  Surely South have another Saturday afternoon planned this year?  With the Crows being on today as well, it would have been wiser to do the Port match?

Of coursse it would have . I hope it does go to comercial TV ( All things being equal ) as it will enhance the comp. IMO.

If it does happen (commercial TV) I would hope they could be more flexible than the ABC - not only would it help attendances, but it should also increase their ratings because they would not be up against the Crows and Power!

I agree and would add a lot more to the comp in many ways. Obviously I'm thankful it's on TV but that is not the point .

The ABC do a great production and have supported the SANFL for a long time.

I hope it doesn't change to a commercial station.

Yeah bloody commercials after every goal,would not be many though in norwood games they don't kick many goals.
PS waiting waiting waiting.

What ya waiting for ?

Legs supporters doing there usual grizzle.,about someone having a go at there precious club.

There are plenty of terrific Norwood supporters, but this forum has seen some of the really precious ones getting upset over nothing.

Doesn't apply to any current posters, I hasten to add.

Here's an interesting stat - the 39 point loss is the biggest South have had at home this year

Yep over it all ..... See you later guys ... Enjoy !

Spelly didn't the Bloods beat them by around 100 points in round 3 or 4

Can't really blame you . You guys put up with it year after year .Have a very small supporters base so nothing to draw upon to challenge things.  A club with no winning culture or soul. Very sad considering the free kicks South have had and still nothing.

Every year I hope they get better but nothing.

Yes, they did - for whatever reason, I had the match down as Richmond 

My apologies, and thanks for letting me know, because I would like to think my records are accurate

No worries

apart from a huge payout is there any other reason to keep Ron Fuller there next year ? has he lost the majority if not all the players ? i'd presume he has going on effort & performance

South had solid effort in the first half and they faded away after that.