Monday Recovery: Mark Stone’s rock-solid leadership lifts Glenelg
QUARTER-time address gets Glenelg going, Carlton scouts keeping a close eye on local talent, Marty Mattner lashes timekeepers and crowd behaviour at SANFL games in this week’s Monday Recovery. Watch the Round 6 highlights here.
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QUARTER-time address gets Glenelg going, Carlton scouts keeping a close eye on SANFL talent, Marty Mattner lashes timekeepers and crowd behaviour at SANFL games. All feature in the Round 6 edition of the Monday Recovery.
STONE DELIVERS
Glenelg coach Mark Stone was not satisfied with his players in the first quarter against West Adelaide at Richmond Oval on Friday.
At the first break, he immediately called his players together as a group and his message had an emphasis on contested ball and increased pressure.
Stone delivers his words extremely well, as the Tigers’ fans can now attest. The Tigers huddle was close to the southern edge of the square, well within earshot of the lucky fans who were able to get a taste of how well Stone speaks to his players.
One of the many reasons we love the state league comp, the chance to get up close and personal to the players.
CROWD BEHAVIOUR
This came to my attention on the weekend, a message from the SANFL boss Jake Parkinson on the league website.
It is as follows:
“SANFL prides itself on encouraging a love of football with a desire to create an enjoyable, family-friendly and inclusive experience for all fans coming along to Macca’s League games on the weekend.
However, we’ve been deeply disappointed with some offensive behaviour of a small minority of spectators at recent games which are at complete odds with the values and spirit of our competition.
As part of our spectator code of conduct, we make it clear that we have zero tolerance for anyone who negatively impacts on others’ experience at our footy games through offensive language or anti-social behaviour.
We embrace our supporters who are passionate about their SANFL team, and we will always encourage the traditional rivalry between clubs upon which the strength of our competition is built.
However, let’s not let anti-social behaviour mar the unique experience of our Macca’s League. Quite simply, anyone who’s not on board is not welcome at SANFL grounds.
Wear your club colours with pride, show respect and let everyone enjoy their day out at the footy.”
ANZAC DAY RESPONSE?
Jake’s words are probably in response to the comments directed at Port Adelaide’s Sam Powell-Pepper in the Anzac Day game against Sturt at Unley Oval.
Apparently some Port supporters complained about the abuse Powell-Pepper copped.
Not for one moment am I condoning poor crowd behaviour, and fans must be aware their comments can be disturbing, and annoying, to others just trying to enjoy the game. But be careful about people living in glass houses.
GIBSON TURNERS SOME HEADS
Gibson Turner should prove a handy pick up for the Bloods on the evidence of his debut in the reserves against the Tigers on Friday night.
A former rookie with Richmond and a premiership player with NT Thunder, Turner picked up plenty of touches and kicked two goals.
The forward has been training with the Bloods for a few weeks.
IZAK A BLUE?
Was a Carlton brigade, led by Stephen Silvagni, at Richmond Oval on Friday night to watch Izak Rankine do his stuff in attack for the Bloods?
There is no doubt the young bloke is a star of the future and will be taken high in the draft. Maybe to Carlton, where Silvagni is charge of list management.
Silvagni was also at Unley Oval on Sunday, probably watching Sturt’s Tom Lewis and Mihail Lochowiak in the reserves and Double Blues’ Hugo Munn and Eagles’ Jack Lukosius in the league.
FIRST QUARTER SNOOZES
On Friday night, the Tigers were outworked and outplayed by the Bloods. They then dominated the second quarter to set the platform for the win.
On Saturday, the Panthers were outworked and outplayed by the Bulldogs. They then dominated the second quarter to set the platform for the win.
So many teams have struggled for consistency this season, not just between games, but between quarters.
OVERALL, A HAIRCUT IS NEEDED
Strong-marking Panthers forward Sam Overall will have scans this week to evaluate the damage to his foot after being hurt in the win over the Bulldogs.
The club is unsure whether the damage is ligament or the foot is broken.
Overall missed many weeks last year after injuring his knee against the Bulldogs in July.
How long he will be sidelined is unknown, but it will be a prime opportunity for the high flyer to get a decent haircut.
My knowledge of haircuts is pretty extensive, and Sam young man, that is a shocker.
MATTNER ANGER
Sturt coach Marty Mattner raced up the grandstand steps after the three-quarter siren in the reserves game against the Eagles at Unley Oval and complained to the timekeepers for letting the third quarter run for 27 minutes 40 seconds.
Each quarter of the reserves can go for only 26 minutes, although there can be an allowance if a stretcher was needed. The game must end 10 minutes before the start of the league game.
The third quarter was held up for eight minutes when the Double Blues’ Rory Illman was hurt in a collision. The young bloke had a seizure and medical staff raced onto the ground, summoned by players from both sides.
Fortunately, Illman was able to walk off the ground, albeit with the assistance of trainers.
Interestingly, the Double Blues kicked a goal in the extra time.
The siren to end the fourth quarter was blown right on 26 minutes. The Double Blues then kicked a behind from a set shot for a draw.
ON THE BANDWAGON
This week I’ll be wearing the Eagles scarf proudly after the way they went about business at Unley Oval. Coach Michael Godden was spot on when he said his side looked organised. The Double Blues just didn’t looked switched on.
OFF THE BANDWAGON
It’s a long drive to Elizabeth, from Hallett Cove anyway, so it can be quick jumping off the Bulldogs bandwagon. Where is the consistency? How can they go from chocolates to boiled lollies in the space of a quarter-time break.
RESULTS
Glenelg 13.12 (90) d West Adelaide 10.5 (65) at Richmond Oval.
Norwood 17.12 (114) d Port Adelaide 13.12 (90) at Norwood Oval.
South Adelaide 11.18 (84) d Central District 11.9 (75) at Noarlunga Oval.
North Adelaide 12.10 (82) d Adelaide 9.6 (60) at Prospect Oval.
Eagles 14.10 (94) d Sturt 9.7 (61) at Unley Oval.
LADDER
North Adelaide 10 (57.73%)
Eagles 9 (58.5)
Central District 6 (56.5)
Sturt 6 (53.5)
South Adelaide 6 (51.16)
Norwood 6 (50.22)
Port Adelaide 5 (53.3)
Glenelg 4 (45.83)
West Adelaide 4 (37.86)
Adelaide 0 (35.97)
RATINGS
1: Eagles — Got the job done very well against the Double Blues. Jack Hayes has improved a heap and he gives the side a strong forward target.
2: Norwood — Probably its best effort of the season to beat Port Adelaide. Mitch Grigg is a star when he turns it on.
3: Glenelg — Lacked intensity in the first quarter before responding to take complete control of the battle against the Bloods.
4: South — Like the Tigers, struggled in the opening term against the Bulldogs before upping the ante and getting the job done nicely.
5: North Adelaide — Wow, five wins in a row for the Roosters, what more needs to be said.
6: Port Adelaide — Fell well behind early against the Redlegs, but kept showing some fight.
7: Adelaide — Still hasn’t won a game, but challenged top-placed Roosters.
8: West — Put together an impressive first quarter against the Tigers then outworked and outplayed for two quarters. Did show some fight in the final term.
9: Central — Looked a million buck in the first quarter against the Panthers. Then again, I’ve never seen a million bucks so they crashed back to earth after quarter-time.
10: Sturt — Just did not show up to play against the Eagles. A mental let down after the big Anzac Day game against Port maybe?
THIS WEEK
State game: SANFL v WAFL
Adelaide Oval, Saturday, 1.10pm
ROUND 7
Saturday, May 19, 2.10pm
Central District v Sturt, My Money House Oval, Elizabeth
Eagles v Norwood, Maughan Thiem Hyundai Oval, Woodville
Glenelg v Adelaide, Gliderol Stadium, Glenelg
North Adelaide v South Adelaide, Prospect Oval
Sunday, May 20, 2.10pm
Port Adelaide v West Adelaide, Alberton Oval
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