Random thoughts and observations
West Adelaide had a good win over South Adelaide today at Richmond Oval. My enjoyment of the game was heightened by listening to the colorful commentary of a one-eyed Panthers fan.
The beanie-clad barracker stopped near me just before the game to discuss racing tips with a mate. He spent most of the first half berating the umpires, who to be frank were equally bad to both teams.
West Adelaide Football Club celebrates the centenary of its 1911 premiership tomorrow. According to the club newsletter I received today, in 1911 West Adelaide started the season in exceptional form, winning its first 10 games before losing the last two games of the season to Port Adelaide and Norwood and having to settle for second position behind Port Adelaide after the minor round. Regaining key players for the first semi-final, West secured a runaway victory after keeping Sturt scoreless in the last quarter.
I’ve uploaded to YouTube a short video of the West Adelaide Football Club song, part of a highlights package from the club’s 1983 premiership season. That was the most recent premiership for the Bloods, as they are known, although things are shaping up fairly well for a serious tilt this year. Back in 1983 the SANFL was a rival to the VFL in terms of standard and professionalism. Attendances were pretty good too. Here is the video:
West Adelaide has announced the signing of former Carlton forward Brad Fisher to play in 2011. Fisher is a 192cm mobile, strong-marking forward who has spent the past eight seasons with Carlton in the AFL, playing a total of 99 games and kicking 127 goals. The 26-year-old from East Burwood underwent knee surgery after the 2009 season. He was drafted at pick 72 in 2002. Fisher plays both in the forward line and at half-forward. He is recognised as an excellent and safe one-grab overhead mark, perhaps the best at the club, and regularly takes strong contested marks.
I took James to City Mazda Stadium (Richmond Oval) today to see West Adelaide play Central Districts. The Bulldogs booted the first seven goals within 20 minutes of the first quarter before the Bloods staged a comeback, only to be overrun at the finish. Tweet Pin It
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