Another Father/Son on the horizon.

[gsmith12 491]

Under 16's Glenelg Vs North Adelaide

Glenelg 4.4 8.8 15.11 18.11 119

North Adelaide 0.2 1.3 3.5 4.8 32

Under 16 v North

This was an excellent team performance winning every quarter comfortably. Right form the first bounce the use of the ball and willingness to run was pleasing. There were numerous options up forward with the three Jacks (Donkersley, Whaley and Glazbrook) all providing targets. The midfield was clearly on top through Billy Stretch, Bryce Woolard and Alex Brown, and with Peter Clunes blanketing North’s dangerous forward with support from Luke Green and Riley Chant the opposition’s forward thrust were continually repelled.

This was the start of a very heavy program where the 16’s play 5 games in 2 weeks with Centrals at Gliderol on Wednesday and the Eagles Saturday also at Gliderol Stadium.

Final Scores: Glenelg 18-11 defeated North Adelaide 4-8

Goals: Donkersley 7, Whaley 4, Glazbrook 2, Cleve Westley, Stretch, Elliot Chalmers, Justin Evans, and Mark Smith all 1.

Best: Stretch, Donkersley, Clunes, Green, Woolard, Brown.

Courtesy of Bigdeeal from Demonology.

[whatwhat say what 22,354]

Billy has been on the horizon for about 3 years now, developing nicely.

Fingers crossed he's the goods.

[Chook 15,001]

Billy Stretch's father was a little before my time. How would one describe the way he played? And how does young William play?

[Dockett 32 1,239]

Billy Stretch's father was a little before my time. How would one describe the way he played? And how does young William play?

Lightly framed but reasonable height. Ginger nut , good speed, good skills, good player.

[Deeoldfart 8,001]

Billy Stretch's father was a little before my time. How would one describe the way he played? And how does young William play?

I don't know about Billy, but his old man was a lightly framed, fleet-footed winger and as good a kick as you could imagine. Won a Bluey and kicked his share of goals. He would be handy at the Dees right now.

[DemonDave 1,082]

Also quite liked taking the odd hanger did Stretcher! Trying to think who best to compare him to to give people too young an idea of how he played.

Its a bit hard as there are very few 'true' wingmen going around nowadays. Maybe an Andrew Embley?

Also famously played on and beat Jason Dunstall as a makeshift fullback in Round 22 one year, then followed it up with a respectful performance a week later on Dunstall again in the finals.

Edited April 12, 2012 by DemonDave

[Sir Why You Little 36,773]

I don't know about Billy, but his old man was a lightly framed, fleet-footed winger and as good a kick as you could imagine. Won a Bluey and kicked his share of goals. He would be handy at the Dees right now.

Stretcher was a beauty...Ran like a cat..could kick goals on the run from 50-60 metres..

Often got flattened as he kicked...Got up & kept going. A Fine Demon..Could easily play modern football

[JJJ 1,163]

Sandy Roberts used to love screaming, "Stretch, he can run like a gazelle!" as Steven bounced his way down the mcg.

[Chook 15,001]

Thanks all for the info!

[Supermercado 2,790]

Does he look even remotely like his dad yet? Knowing the way we're going he'll be exposed in a DNA test and we'll miss out.

[Biffen 12,939]

Sandy Roberts used to love screaming, "Stretch, he can run like a gazelle!" as Steven bounced his way down the mcg.

and the classic

"Stretch Marks"

[Angelus BTVS 31]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/son-of-melbourne-demons-legend-steven-stretch-on-clubs-radar-at-just-fourteen-years-old/story-e6frf33l-1225963182874

[nutbean 8,838]

if he has the same genes as his dad he will be a fine highly skilled outside footballer who goes when it his turn ( except once !)

[diesel 420]

Does he look even remotely like his dad yet? Knowing the way we're going he'll be exposed in a DNA test and we'll miss out.

You obviously haven't seen a photo, or you wouldn't make that joke.....or would?

[jabberwocky 2,301]

if he has the same genes as his dad he will be a fine highly skilled outside footballer who goes when it his turn ( except once !)

Don't mention the war.

[nutbean 8,838]

Don't mention the war.

I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it.

[Biffen 12,939]

Does he look even remotely like his dad yet? Knowing the way we're going he'll be exposed in a DNA test and we'll miss out.

Remotely is the word .

Like me and Brad Pitt.

[Deeoldfart 8,001]

I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it.

When I wrote my initial reply, I thought to myself 'I bet somone will raise the '88 granny before this thread has run its course'. I wasn't disappointed nutbean.

edit: GF year.

Edited April 11, 2012 by Deeoldfart

[Chook 15,001]

Does he look even remotely like his dad yet? Knowing the way we're going he'll be exposed in a DNA test and we'll miss out.

That raises an interesting question. Do you have to be the biological son of a 100 game player in order to be elegible for father/son, or is it sufficient to merely be a son by law (ie adopted)?

[Dr. Gonzo 23,956]

Also quite liked taking the odd hanger did Stretcher! Trying to think who best to compare him to to give people too young an idea of how he played.

Its a bit hard as there are very few 'true' ruckmen going around nowadays. Maybe an Andrew Embley?

Also famously played on and beat Jason Dunstall as a makeshift fullback in Round 22 one year, then followed it up with a respectful performance a week

later on Dunstall again in the finals....

This post broke my head. He was definitely not a ruckman, was way skinnier than Embley (though I concede he played the similar "winger" role) and don't think he ever played full back - you might be thinking of Tony Campbell or Johnny Howat.

[Sir Why You Little 36,773]

When I wrote my initial reply, I thought to myself 'I bet somone will raise the '98 granny before this thread has run its course'. I wasn't disappointed nutbean.

Yep '98 The year we SMACKED the Crows but they won the flag. so Melbourne!

[Striker475 696]

That raises an interesting question. Do you have to be the biological son of a 100 game player in order to be elegible for father/son, or is it sufficient to merely be a son by law (ie adopted)?

Well Platten's illegitimate son is eligible for Hawthorn...

[Biffen 12,939]

Tiger Crosswell and Tom Kavanagh .

[Whispering_Jack 29,384]

Also quite liked taking the odd hanger did Stretcher!

Sure did. I remember one or two of those were taken high in the stratosphere. One one the wing was taken right in front of where I was sitting at the MCG and it was absolutely awesome!

[nutbean 8,838]

When I wrote my initial reply, I thought to myself 'I bet somone will raise the '88 granny before this thread has run its course'. I wasn't disappointed nutbean.

edit: GF year.

I shouldnt have posted it - one really bad moment shouldnt define a really good career