For the third time in as many weeks Nick Chigwidden won the toss and elected to kick with the breeze.  The Bays kicked six goals, however the Bloods kicked four.  The Tigers dominated the play with Martin Mellody clearly their best and Matthew Golding taking many strong grabs around the ground.  Midway through the quarter Glenelg threatened to take control on the scoreboard with goals to Cook and Hams, however the Bloods were able answer every challenge.

The second quarter saw the Tigers play themselves out of the game.  Two quick goals within the first three minutes and West were in front- for good.  The Bloods added five goals in 19 minutes to lead  by 22 points.  To the Tigers' credit, Hams and Cook steady the ship with two goals within a minute at the 19 and 20 minute mark.  West were dominant all over the ground and were assisted by Glenelg's poor disposal into the forward lines and their inability to clear the ball from full-back.

The third quarter saw the Bays waste opportunities with the breeze.  Mellody goaled at the two minute to reduce the lead to 11 points but West Adelaide replied immediately.  Tipper ran into the open goal at the 11 minutes to once again reduce the lead to 11 points.  The goal sparked the Tigers as they increased the pressured but poor disposal into the forward lines cost them dearly.

The final quarter saw Glenelg completely dominate a tiring West Adelaide.  However poor skill level and decision making cost the Bays dearly.  The Bays peppered the goals late in the game with relatively easy misses by Nicklaus and Hams.  Tasborski goaled at the 25 minute mark to reduce the deficit to one point.  From the centre bounce, Tipper fumbled and West Adelaide were able to whisk the ball into their forward lines- and there it remainded. Info

WARRIOR QUITS 13/4/00
Eugene Warrior has quit the Glenelg Football Club after 3 games.  Warrior who left Norwood at the beginning of the year had recently signed a 2 year contact.  Warrior cited been 'burnt out' and wanting to spend more with his family as the main reasons for bowing out.  Football Operations Manager John Schneebichler described Warrior's decision as 'disappointing'.  Although not setting the house on fire, Warrior had showed glimpses of his true potential around the goal front.

INS AND OUTS 8/4/00
Alistair Burke and Martin Mellody have been selected to face the Panthers at Noarlunga on Sunday.  Burke and Mellody have both recovered from injuries.  Matt Shir, Crows recruit, has also been selected for his first run for the Tigers.  Shir, 18, is an exciting mid-fielder with plenty of promise.

BYRNE RECALL 6/4/00
Bay midfielder James Byrne has been recalled to the Crows lineup to face Brisbane.  Mark Harwood has also been selected to play for the Power.  Harwood played for the Tigers last Saturday and was recalled to play for the Power on the Sunday.

SECOND-HALF FADE OUT6/4/00
Tiger captain Chigwidden won the toss and elected to kick to the northern end with the aid of a 3 to 4 goal breeze.  Martin Mellody was a late omission with a nagging hamstring twinge.
The Bays dominated the first quarter but failed to make it show on the scoreboard.  The Dogs overcame Glenelg’s midfield dominance with efficient forward thrusts.
The Dogs threatened to take control early in the second quarter with two goals in as many minutes.  Fortunately, the backline held firm and repelled wave after wave of opposition attacks.
After half-time, the game was virtually put out of Glenelg’s reach with a strong 10 minute burst by the Dogs.  Kicking against the breeze, Centrals rammed on three goals without reply to stretch a 5 point lead to 21 points.  The midfield dominance that the Tigers had enjoyed in the first half had evaporated.  Late goals (2) by Ben McEntee reduced the deficit to 8 points at ‘lemon time’.
The final quarter was all Central Districts as they slowly took advantage of the breeze.  The Tigers had chances late in the game to reduce the deficit but lacked an effective forward.
Overall a disappointing performance by the Tigers after holding firm in the second quarter.  Chigwidden and full-forward David Hams failed to exert any influence on the game.  Chigwidden’s form must be a concern for the coaching staff.  On a positive note, Cook, Byrne and Golding found plenty of the ball.  Matthew Golding was influential around the ground, both in rucking duels and around the packs.  Golding’s ‘soft’ hands prevented him from taking many more marks.
The Bays will need to be on their guard against an improving South Adelaide outfit at Noarlunga in round 5. Info

MELLODY AND BYRNE BACK 31/3/00
The Bays welcome back Martin Mellody (hamstring) and James Byrne (Crows) for the round 3 clash against Central Districts on Saturday.  Winstanley has been dropped and replaced by Simon Nicholas.  Tasborski has been placed at full-back while Damien Gigney has been named on the bench.
Last year, Glenelg beat the Bulldogs with a punishing 5 goals burst in the last 10 minutes of the game at Glenelg Oval in round 17.  On that day Ben McEntee kicked 3 goals and will be hoping for a similar performance.

NOT QUITE GOOD ENOUGH 26/3/00
In a tough and tight battle Norwood outlasted a competitive Bay unit on Friday night at the Norwood Oval.  Martin Mellody was a late withdrawal with a reoccuring hamstring injury and Eugene Warrior and vice-captain Simon Hele were playing their first games for the 2000 season.
Glenelg came to the Parade ready to avenge last years first-semi loss and early on it appeared that they would.  Late into time-on the Bays had skipped out to a handy 23 point lead before Norwood goaled just before the quarter time siren.  The momentum had shifted.  Norwood them rattled on the next 3 goals to wrestle the lead from the Tigers.  The Bays quickly settled and took a handy 6 point lead into the long change.
The 5,000 strong crowd were entertained by a tough and tight display by the Tigers and a Norwood side that was slowly gettting on top.
The third quarter saw Norwood with their pace and superior ball skill slowly take control of the game, even though not totally on the scoreboard.  Tipper who was an excitement machine with many dazzling runs in the opening quarter slowly faded out.  Chigwidden, normally silky smooth with his skills, made some careless disposal errors which resulted in a couple of Norwood goals.  Eugene Warrior after kicking an early goal never stamped his talent on the game.
The game was broken apart by Norwood in the first 14 minutes of the final quarter.  5 frees to none and four goals later Norwood were home and hose with a 28 point lead.  Glenelg continued to battle on to avoid a red and blue avalanche of goals.
David Hams continued to be a focal point up forward.  Cameron Veneables showed that he is going to be a handy acquisition to the club.  Matthew Golding is getting better and better.  He took many telling marks around the ground and booted 2 goals.  Richard Kelly was all class in the pivot and dished out a dozen handballs and directed many forward thrusts.
At the end of the night Norwood thoroughly deserved their victory with a more clinical and polished performance.  Movement into the forward will need to be improved against Central Districts at the Bay oval on Saturday.  The Doggies' height up forward, like it was against Norwood, will be a test for the defenders. Info

EUGENE WARRIOR SIGNED 23/3/00
The Tigers beat three other clubs, West Adelaide, North Adelaide and South Adelaide in signing Norwood discard Eugene Warrior.
Warrior a somewhat football nomad, started his career with Port Adelaide and played 17 games with Norwood in 1999.  He was inspiring in Norwood's elimination final victory over Sturt last year as a goal kicking forward.  He is the type of player that would complement Glenelg's forward line.
John Schneebichler described Warrior as a 'player who would fit into Glenelg's style of play'.
Warrior will be available for the Norwood game on Friday night.

KERLEY A GREAT 13/3/00
Former Glenelg coach Neil Kerley has been named a 'Glenelg Great', the most prestigous honour at Glenelg.  Kerley coached Glenelg for ten years, 1967-76 and changed the culture from a great social club to a regular finalist.  Under Kerley, Glenelg played in 5 grand finals which included the club's second premiership in 1973 and missed the finals on three occasions (1968,71 and 72).  Other 'Greats' include Graham Cornes and Peter Carey.