Sandringham Games, News and Reviews 2013

[saintbrat]

Paul Amy‏@PaulAmy3754
A blow for Sandringham, with Bayside Council holding over funding for the planned resurfacing of Trevor Barker Oval. The Zebras are fuming.

[stkildathunda]

Seems its been ditched from capital works program until 2015/16. Paul Amy told me Zebs are absolutely stunned

[saintbrat]

Round 2 review- thanks Thunda
http://truezebras.net/2013/04/14/round- ... st-zebras/

and some nice pics- thanks dave
http://truezebras.net/2013/04/14/photos ... s-geelong/#

[saintbrat]

One way of supporting Sandringham
http://www.sandringhamfc.com.au/news.aspx?id=114

[saintbrat]

Teams for round 3
Sandringham FC‏@sandyzebs
Team selection: In: Dowler, Zijai, Shakallis, Williams, Blake & Wright

Out: White, Simpkin - full teams under team selections tab on website

Seniors
http://www.sandringhamfc.com.au/footy-selections.aspx


Devl squad

http://www.sandringhamfc.com.au/footy-selections.aspx

NO White anywhere>? not even on injury list?

[Hemi Baxter]

If he's not injured he'll debut in NZ next week.

[plugger66]

If he's not injured he'll debut in NZ next week.

Why? He hasnt done nearly enough. it would be stupid to play him this early.

[bergholt]

Team selection: In: Dowler, Zijai, Shakallis, Williams, Blake & Wright

Why is Wright named at Sandy?

[saintbrat]

Team selection: In: Dowler, Zijai, Shakallis, Williams, Blake & Wright

Why is Wright named at Sandy?

interchange and emergencies are always named in both - as players who may slip out of the saints team with final selection go back to Sandy and then there is a shuffle down to the devleopment squad team.

[bergholt]

interchange and emergencies are always named in both

But Wright is named on the field for the Saints, and the four interchange players (Siposs, Lee, Jones, Ray) aren't named for Sandy.

[saintbrat]

no idea then..

[saintbrat]

BTW - no Radio coverage of this game

so internet options best bet- TrueZebras or Sandyzebs twitter feeds.

[Con Gorozidis]

Some terrific signs for the Saints from the match reports.

Saunders on fire
Minchington on fire
Cockie (not a saint but we should draft or rookie him) on fire
Ledger and Dunny both having excellent games
White and Hickey getting some ball

Blake/Lee/Kosi/Webster not playing as they are in the NZ squad of 26.

p.s
Apparently SAINTSATIONAL very own plugger66 is doing the stats in the Port Coaches box.
Gold!

[Con Gorozidis]

Saunders and Dunell finished for the day with minor injuries.

Spencer White! LOOK OUT world!

[borderbarry]

Drawn game.

[borderbarry]

Are you sure Saunders and Dunell had injuries, or taken off earlly for NZ?

[Con Gorozidis]

Are you sure Saunders and Dunell had injuries, or taken off earlly for NZ?

Cant confirm - but Dunny copped a knee to the hip and Saunders was seen icing his calf.

Match was a DRAW.

Curren had another ripper - but limped off with sore knee at end....

Saunders had 24 disposals and 4 tackles up to 3/4 time!

Apparently Hickey, Spencer and Minch did some terrific things...

[stinger]

if you are interested in a blow by blow of the game...

...here's a link...from bf...

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/v ... e.1000439/

[stinger]

Some terrific signs for the Saints from the match reports.

Saunders on fire
Minchington on fire
Cockie (not a saint but we should draft or rookie him) on fire
Ledger and Dunny both having excellent games
White and Hickey getting some ball

Blake/Lee/Kosi/Webster not playing as they are in the NZ squad of 26.

p.s
Apparently SAINTSATIONAL very own plugger66 is doing the stats in the Port Coaches box.
Gold!

sipposs didn't play and webster did.....

[stkildathunda]

Sandringham 16.12.108
Port Melbourne 16.12.108

Goals: Michaliades, White 3, Minchington, Ledger, Murdoch 2, Shenton, Dowler, Saunders, Pierce 1

Best (my best not official): Saunders, Curren, Michailaides, Marigliani, White, Ledger, Cockie



What an unbelievable game of footy. Umpiring was absolutely pathetic and quite honestly it went both ways but in last minute when you jump on guys back and then just sit on his back and we dont get a free then you're lost for words. Enough about those orange idiots though.

Josh Saunders was BOG today, he came off during last quarter and iced his calf so hopefully nothing serious. Finished with 24 disposals, 4 tackles, 6 marks and 1 goal. Really does look like genuine talent.

Tommy Curren put in yet another blinder. Has to be elevated at some stage but bit of concern around his knee. Looked to jar it early in 2nd half and didnt look comfortable for rest of game and then in another contest seemed cop another knock and came off and didnt go back on. Just the lazy 26 disposals, 2 tackles, 5 marks for Tommy this week.

Tommy Ledger was very good, kicked unbelievable goal from boundary early in game. 22 disposals, 3 tackles, 7 marks and 2 goals for the tommygun.

Darren Minchington is a genuine small forward/midfield talent. You can see why Scotty Watters rates him so highly. Kicked 2 goals to go with 19 disposals, 6 tackles, 4 marks.

Staley showed a little bit, but still not sold he's key defender. Stood on Galea i think for most of day when Shepheard wasnt down back.

Hickey was alright, need to learn kick through ball. Took couple ripping contested pack marks.

Pierce competed well in ruck. Lever I didnt see much of today.

Webster had quiet game. Did finish with 17 disposals though.


On Zebs side thing, Chris Michaliades is class act. His enthusiasm and energy is something alot Saints players could learn to do. Kicked 3 goals, 14 disposals, 4 tackles and 2 marks.

Marcus Marigliani led from front, 26 disposals, 2 tackles and incredible 12 marks!

Yilber Zijai on debut had 18 dispsosals & 6 marks!

[stinger]

Sandringham 16.12.108
Port Melbourne 16.12.108

Goals: Michaliades, White 3, Minchington, Ledger, Murdoch 2, Shenton, Dowler, Saunders, Pierce 1

Best (my best not official): Saunders, Curren, Michailaides, Marigliani, White, Ledger, Cockie





Yilber Zijai on debut had 18 dispsosals & 6 marks!

can you tell us a bit more about him....

[stkildathunda]

Sandringham 16.12.108
Port Melbourne 16.12.108

Goals: Michaliades, White 3, Minchington, Ledger, Murdoch 2, Shenton, Dowler, Saunders, Pierce 1

Best (my best not official): Saunders, Curren, Michailaides, Marigliani, White, Ledger, Cockie





Yilber Zijai on debut had 18 dispsosals & 6 marks!

can you tell us a bit more about him....

Strong bodied midfielder. Came from Dragons where finished 3rd in B&F. Played in Saints Intra Club, and has impressed McPhee & Sandy coaching staff all preseason. Looks like bit of ball magnet, seems to get himself into right position.

[stinger]

Sandringham 16.12.108
Port Melbourne 16.12.108

Goals: Michaliades, White 3, Minchington, Ledger, Murdoch 2, Shenton, Dowler, Saunders, Pierce 1

Best (my best not official): Saunders, Curren, Michailaides, Marigliani, White, Ledger, Cockie





Yilber Zijai on debut had 18 dispsosals & 6 marks!

can you tell us a bit more about him....

Strong bodied midfielder. Came from Dragons where finished 3rd in B&F. Played in Saints Intra Club, and has impressed McPhee & Sandy coaching staff all preseason. Looks like bit of ball magnet, seems to get himself into right position.

thanks mate...

[zebraman]

Staley played his best game at Sandy today...Simon McPhee singled him out in the post match address...

Agree the umpiring was inconsistent to say the least...both sides received dubious frees at different stages...and some of the 50 metre penalties for minor infringements were hard to swallow.

Pity Murdoch was rested for the last 1/4...he did a great job on John Baird...he wanted to keep playing, but was told to rest up...maybe he's on the plane to NZ later this week.

Thought Pierce did a great job in the ruck against a very experienced player in Skipper

Great saving mark from Shepheard in the dying minutes...Port player was just waiting for the ball to drop into his hands , but Hamish running at full pace managed to grab the mark...a real game saver

[zebraman]

Are you sure Saunders and Dunell had injuries, or taken off earlly for NZ?

Taken off early I believe...which left our bench a bit short