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It was one of the great comebacks in recent memory in a final.
Better than east's 8 goal comeback in the 07 qualifying final?
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It was one of the great comebacks in recent memory in a final.
Better than east's 8 goal comeback in the 07 qualifying final?
GDFL have just signed a 10 year deal to play all finals at red west ground, commencing next year. Cost was $250k, to be spent on the refurbishment of the away rooms.
Good move, it is a great atmosphere there. Just like the old days of GDFL finals.
You would think the condition of the ground come finlas time could be a issue considering how much it gets used during the year and where will gfl play there first final if skilled isn't available.
Maybe they will paint it to look good for the tv like last years GF. Any chance the GF will be live on ch31 again this year or has it been hijacked by the metro leagues? Also what are the chances of West Oval finals from next year since the league is pumping dollars into new or improved facilities there?
Where to for East Geelong now? I think everyone would agree they had the cattle to maybe win the flag but just could not produce consistant form. It is often hard to back up after a flag as well.
Will the coach be there next year?
Thier 2's were also in the Prelim so they have some depth will they stick together for another crack at it or will they fall away?
Don't be surprised if he isn't.. I think the ball is in Skrob's court and he is the type of guy who likes a challenge/something new.
If he stays in Geelong he'll coach East IMO but if he moves back to Bacchus or goes elsewhere (a serious possibility) then he'll obviously coach elsewhere.
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Daniel Gibbs to coach anakie next year
Talking about coaching, word around is that Robbie May will be coaching deer park (wrfl) next year and looking at taking players with him. He is emergency for this weeks grand final, will they drop a player and play him as reported, has been overseas for the last two weeks.
No doubt that he would have the capability to coach again at almost any club, also a great player. But to say he would pinch players from Bell Post Hill would be against his personality, he's all about the club not the individual.
Also will be a cracker tomorrow, Bell Post Hill should come away with the candy after what has been a ripper of a season. Great to see the two best teams playing off in the biggest game of the season!
Best of luck to both sides, but panthers will be way to good
All of Grgic's good work for the year will come undone in one foul swoop if he drops someone for May this week.
Robbie did a terrific job getting the Panthers to two consecutive grand finals but everyone has moved on..
By the way I'm expecting absolute carnage tomorrow, Panthers by 60+
Talking about coaching, word around is that Robbie May will be coaching deer park (wrfl) next year and looking at taking players with him. He is emergency for this weeks grand final, will they drop a player and play him as reported, has been overseas for the last two weeks.
all things considered they did pretty well to be honest.
they were barely a finals contender mid season and were two points off making another grand final.
talent was certainly greater than last year (Hickey, Robertson, O'Toole etc.) all coming in, but the application certainly wasn't.
they say footy is a 'team' game and it certainly showed.. east were often beaten by teams who had nowhere near as much talent..
don't discount the losses of Paisley, Baker etc.. their premiership was built on the backbone of their defence last year and although those guys aren't necessarily 'stars', their departure was certainly felt.
Got an issue with you saying talent greater this year. Yes otoole Robertson hickey and hill were good INS but they were the only main ones. Losses included paisley, hilet, Cody Watson. Three of back six. Hoey, oppenlander, Liston, Oliver. Entire midfield. Mcinness is another and Cameron played a handful due to work. May have forgotten some others too. Last years east team wins the gf again for mine. No one got near them and closest was bph who were no match. Bph deserve the flag nonetheless, they kept their same team together and added moreland and jovanavic.
By the way I'm expecting absolute carnage tomorrow, Panthers by 60+
Looks like I was a little bit nice to the Centurions
seriously, no surprises there.
BPH were the best side in the comp on paper and fired when it mattered.
well done to the Panthers
the drought is finally over!
could it be possible that haami williams will return to coach the belmont lions in 2011? Will the lions be any better with a new coach? would you want to coach a club that owes you a five figure sum ???????