Official GVFL thread (part 1)

[Duff Man]

Doona 2 there isnt too much diffrence in payments from the VFL to the GVFL , In the VFL high priced players are on about 7 - 1,000 a game and your border line players are about 3 - $600 but the diffrence is you get taxed in the VFL, and you dont of course playing in the GVFL . So if your earning $800 in the VFL your only taking home $500, where you earn $500 in the GVFL you take that home.So a lot of the boys coming out of the VFL would probably get a little bit more than what they where in the VFL . [ Borderline players] .
Good to see you're happy to talk footy again No Heart, and so am I mate so lets just get on with the bizz.

This is a good point you raise, and no doubt the reason we have seen an influx of ex VFL (and ex AFL) players in the GV this year. In fact if you look at most of the 'better' sides, they would all have at least a couple of these types lining up each week.

And why not....its a damn good standard, pays well, and is pretty clean when compared to some of the suburban leagues I've heard about.

[No Heart]

Without a doubt you look at all the quality players that are running around in the competition now, it has to be one of the best leagues going around. Duff i see Darren Ogier to coach some where up your way, did go for the shepp job i .heard

[Duff Man]

Here's one that I heard today from what I would call a reliable source. Nick Miller (Shepp Bears) will be leaving them to play suburban footy next year. Two possible teams mentioned were Greensborough and Doncaster East, but he has quite a few mates down that way, so hasn't started to make any decision as yet.

I've seen this bloke play a couple of times this year, but really noticed him against Saad (Seymour) early on in the year, and then Bamford (Euroa) mid way through the season. Both times I reckon he came out on top or at least broke even, which is a fair effort when you consider the quality of the opposition.

Regular followers of Shepp Bears may be able to shine a bit more light here, but from what I've seen of him, the loss of Miller will weaken their backline considerably, especially when Hickmott has already been lost to them.

[No Heart]

Will be a loss Man Duff if thats the case because you are right very good player, what else is going on up there?

[Duff Man]

Without a doubt you look at all the quality players that are running around in the competition now, it has to be one of the best leagues going around. Duff i see Darren Ogier to coach some where up your way, did go for the shepp job i .heard
Darren Ogier is coaching Katamatite next year (Picola League). Paper mentioned he is ex-AFL player (Carlton, Swans, North I think?) and also was an assistant at Northern Bullants.

Thats a good pick up for their club, but in that league you could be Paul Roos and it wouldn't count for much if you didnt have the cattle on the field.

[No Heart]

How far of the GVFL is that competition? I heard [i know ] he went for the bears job and it come down to him or Mellington, was it a case of in the end not wanting the job or didnt he get it. Just reading in another tread [rumours for the 06 season ] and yours and GV's mate tige 19 not happy with Balraj Singh, they believe hes just a money man,and i totally agree with what they where saying too surely you would take apay cut to help get the team to the finals. If they can keep the big fello and blakey and add , not far of the finals then you would think.

[Duff Man]

How far of the GVFL is that competition? I heard [i know ] he went for the bears job and it come down to him or Mellington, was it a case of in the end not wanting the job or didnt he get it. Just reading in another tread [rumours for the 06 season ] and yours and GV's mate tige 19 not happy with Balraj Singh, they believe hes just a money man,and i totally agree with what they where saying too surely you would take apay cut to help get the team to the finals. If they can keep the big fello and blakey and add , not far of the finals then you would think.
Mate, Picola League is a big big drop from GVFL. The top few sides might have two or three blokes who could aspire to GVFL, but the rest are either too old, too lazy or simply not good enough.

I know that sounds bad, and I'm sure there's a lot of good players I'm not aware of. But my point is that it is a big step. To give you an example, one of Tonny's average players could be quite a good player in that comp.

Interesting to hear that Ogier was in the mix for Shepp Bears coaching role, but all I got up this way was the fact that they didnt want Hickmott back or they were almost guaranteed to lose about 8 regular senior players.

As for vee-jay (Singh) check out the other thread cause I've already had my say there.

[bradrowe#32]

Hey Echucaboy, have you heard anything about Durie? I heard a rumour yesterday that he might be on the go.

And of course, there is the annual Rhys Archard rumour. I assume he will stick around and terrorise the comp again.

[Grandale]

QUOTE]

Dude back Headturner. That is my tip and i assure you it will out stay Pendragon, have a read.


[/QUOTE]

Happy to report that for the second week in a row I have come away from the races with more money than I went with. Lad Of The Manor was my only winner for the day (bar a little saver on Benicio) but if there was one I needed to win for the day. Banked on it in the quaddie, which I ended up getting.
Bring on Tuesday.

[Aussie_dude]

How much money do the top GVFL teams have to spend on players. Like 150-200K????

[ECHUCABOY]

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Dude back Headturner. That is my tip and i assure you it will out stay Pendragon, have a read.




Happy to report that for the second week in a row I have come away from the races with more money than I went with. Lad Of The Manor was my only winner for the day (bar a little saver on Benicio) but if there was one I needed to win for the day. Banked on it in the quaddie, which I ended up getting.
Bring on Tuesday.[/QUOTE]

Yes i sucked, gotta make up some ground cup day!! Missed the benicio leg of the quaddie, how much did it pay?

[Travvy43]

Happy to report that for the second week in a row I have come away from the races with more money than I went with. Lad Of The Manor was my only winner for the day (bar a little saver on Benicio) but if there was one I needed to win for the day. Banked on it in the quaddie, which I ended up getting.
Bring on Tuesday.

Yes i sucked, gotta make up some ground cup day!! Missed the benicio leg of the quaddie, how much did it pay?[/QUOTE]

Quaddy paid $2.5k.

But footy wise, heard on the weekend paul newman was offered a rookie list triakl with the Sydney Swans, turned it down. It looks like he will be lining up with Kyabram again next year.

[centreman]

Eagles fly coop

Mensch, Tranquilli, Hulme are out for season 2006

Written by STEVE KELLY, Mansfield Courier

DAVID Mensch heads the list of players who won’t be playing for the Mansfield Football Club in 2006.

Also departing are Andrew Tranquilli and Darren Hulme, who were valuable early this season, but missed out on showing their ability in the finals after both sustained hamstring injuries.

Mensch, who coached the Eagles to their first premiership in the Goulburn Valley Football League in 2004, will head off to his hometown of Geelong where he played his AFL career at the Cats.

[jmain14]

Eagles fly coop

Mensch, Tranquilli, Hulme are out for season 2006

Written by STEVE KELLY, Mansfield Courier

DAVID Mensch heads the list of players who won’t be playing for the Mansfield Football Club in 2006.

Also departing are Andrew Tranquilli and Darren Hulme, who were valuable early this season, but missed out on showing their ability in the finals after both sustained hamstring injuries.

Mensch, who coached the Eagles to their first premiership in the Goulburn Valley Football League in 2004, will head off to his hometown of Geelong where he played his AFL career at the Cats.
stiff $h!t eagles!! can't say I feel the slightest bit sorry for them.

[Grandale]

Yes i sucked, gotta make up some ground cup day!! Missed the benicio leg of the quaddie, how much did it pay?

Quad paid $2040 or something like that. Got half of that. Went in it with my brother so I then only got half of that, but it made up for all my earlier losses.

[Grandale]

Eagles fly coop

Mensch, Tranquilli, Hulme are out for season 2006

Written by STEVE KELLY, Mansfield Courier

DAVID Mensch heads the list of players who won’t be playing for the Mansfield Football Club in 2006.

Also departing are Andrew Tranquilli and Darren Hulme, who were valuable early this season, but missed out on showing their ability in the finals after both sustained hamstring injuries.

Mensch, who coached the Eagles to their first premiership in the Goulburn Valley Football League in 2004, will head off to his hometown of Geelong where he played his AFL career at the Cats.

Here's one for you. Saw Mensch at the races on Saturday with Dean Talbot, who this year coached Bell Park in the Geelong comp. Could he be lining up there?

[Junkie]

Here's one that I heard today from what I would call a reliable source. Nick Miller (Shepp Bears) will be leaving them to play suburban footy next year. Two possible teams mentioned were Greensborough and Doncaster East, but he has quite a few mates down that way, so hasn't started to make any decision as yet.
I've seen this bloke play a couple of times this year, but really noticed him against Saad (Seymour) early on in the year, and then Bamford (Euroa) mid way through the season. Both times I reckon he came out on top or at least broke even, which is a fair effort when you consider the quality of the opposition.

Regular followers of Shepp Bears may be able to shine a bit more light here, but from what I've seen of him, the loss of Miller will weaken their backline considerably, especially when Hickmott has already been lost to them.


I think your on the money re: leaving Shepp but dunno about having quite a few mates down that way :eek: I think you might have dreamt that one up Duffman.....

[Flat Track Bully]

Matt Trewhella has re-signed with Mansfield, as has Josh Walker despite nibbles from some O and M clubs.

Chris Atkin's is believed to be weighing up an offer from Wangaratta.

Lachlan Veale to be unveiled as a Shepp Swans recruit within the fortnight.

[No Heart]

How much money do the top GVFL teams have to spend on players. Like 150-200K????

Thats a tough one there to answer Aussie dude because it comes down to a couple of things,1st you can only spend what your budget allows you to spend, and 2nd what the players are willing to play for.this is a very touchy subject and as much as we all read clubs are throwing money here there and everywhere it is not all ways the case. Dont be surprized if seymour 2005 premiers and euroa paid just as much money in 2005 as a couple of teams that finished of the pace ,its a known fact that most the bullant boys followed stevie d up to seymour and played for less money so they could all stay together and try and win a flag.Euroa is in the same boat again Clayton , janz , sage all they wanted to do was play in a good comp and play with there mates,Janzy had every club in melb chase him but at the end of the day it wasnt money that won, it was the chance to play in a great comp
with freinds.So if you can get the right people in the right high places they will bring the right players for the right money and then when you do all that, then you will be told by everyone around that your [throwing the money around] its a shame that clubs dont get the credit at times that they deserve,and im sure neither of the grandfinal teams spent $150,000.

[Duff Man]

Matt Trewhella has re-signed with Mansfield, as has Josh Walker despite nibbles from some O and M clubs.

Chris Atkin's is believed to be weighing up an offer from Wangaratta.

Lachlan Veale to be unveiled as a Shepp Swans recruit within the fortnight.
Speaking of Shepp Swans, has anyone got any news on other signings they are likely to secure for next year.

There was heaps of talk about a month ago that they were securing some big names with the assistance of Crazy Johns, but nothing seems to have happened. Mensch was linked to the Swans early on, but he is heading back to Geelong and I heard that Trewhella was also linked - but now evidently staying with the Eagles. Another one that was linked was Kayler-Thomson?

At the time these were pretty strong rumours, but since then I would say that Mooroopna have probably been the most active in chasing players.

[Duff Man]

I think your on the money re: leaving Shepp but dunno about having quite a few mates down that way :eek: I think you might have dreamt that one up Duffman.....
Your right Junkie - I don't know exactly how many mates he has (if any). Perhaps I should have said that he does know quite a few people involved with other footy clubs down there. If he does decide to leave Shepp, I reckon Mellington would also pass his name on to a few people as Miller would be a good pick up.

[a.k.a.]

Here's one that I heard today from what I would call a reliable source. Nick Miller (Shepp Bears) will be leaving them to play suburban footy next year. Two possible teams mentioned were Greensborough and Doncaster East, but he has quite a few mates down that way, so hasn't started to make any decision as yet.

I've seen this bloke play a couple of times this year, but really noticed him against Saad (Seymour) early on in the year, and then Bamford (Euroa) mid way through the season. Both times I reckon he came out on top or at least broke even, which is a fair effort when you consider the quality of the opposition.

Regular followers of Shepp Bears may be able to shine a bit more light here, but from what I've seen of him, the loss of Miller will weaken their backline considerably, especially when Hickmott has already been lost to them.


Think you've had a few too many duffs there duff man. Nick is a great player but you've given a pretty ordinairy example there. He played full back against euroa early in the year ( and took a ton of marks - solid all day ) against a variety of substitute full forwards when grainger was injured. Second time they played he ended up playing centre half forward for a fair portion of the game. Theres not a chance that miller would have played on a small half forward like bamford, whos at least 5 inches shorter than him - that would be a terrible match-up.

I have heard the same rumour as you that Nick is looking at his options in melbourne. It will be interesting to see if his long time "flat mate" simon lang will depart shep as well.

Short answer no... Long answer yes with a but....

[Guinea]

Think you've had a few too many duffs there duff man. Nick is a great player but you've given a pretty ordinairy example there. He played full back against euroa early in the year ( and took a ton of marks - solid all day ) against a variety of substitute full forwards when grainger was injured. Second time they played he ended up playing centre half forward for a fair portion of the game. Theres not a chance that miller would have played on a small half forward like bamford, whos at least 5 inches shorter than him - that would be a terrible match-up.

I have heard the same rumour as you that Nick is looking at his options in melbourne. It will be interesting to see if his long time "flat mate" simon lang will depart shep as well.

Short answer no... Long answer yes with a but....

If Miller did leave the Bears, would that hurt their chances much? As in, were him and Hickmott Shepp's 2 best defenders? If so, it'd be tough to have to replace both of them...esp if they could both play forward as well.

[nugget]

Another one that was linked was Kayler-Thomson?

JKT is staying in WA for another 2 years

[vantheman32]

Excuse me but does any1 have Saad Saads mark on video n would be willing to send it me?

[Travvy43]

Matt Trewhella has re-signed with Mansfield, as has Josh Walker despite nibbles from some O and M clubs.

Chris Atkin's is believed to be weighing up an offer from Wangaratta.

Lachlan Veale to be unveiled as a Shepp Swans recruit within the fortnight.

Atkins will be playing with kyabram this year, he will play the first couple of games, take off oversees for a bit and will be back with 5 or so games tog o in the year.

[TuskenRaider]

Speaking of Shepp Swans, has anyone got any news on other signings they are likely to secure for next year.

There was heaps of talk about a month ago that they were securing some big names with the assistance of Crazy Johns, but nothing seems to have happened.
Did I read somewhere that Crazy Johns were going to be major sponsors of the GVFL? If so, how are they able to sponsor an individual club like Shepp Swans, is it a conflict of interest, are the league trying to help out the "other" Shepparton side that has a lower profile than United & Shepparton?

[fat back pocket]

Thats a tough one there to answer Aussie dude because it comes down to a couple of things,1st you can only spend what your budget allows you to spend, and 2nd what the players are willing to play for.this is a very touchy subject and as much as we all read clubs are throwing money here there and everywhere it is not all ways the case. Dont be surprized if seymour 2005 premiers and euroa paid just as much money in 2005 as a couple of teams that finished of the pace ,its a known fact that most the bullant boys followed stevie d up to seymour and played for less money so they could all stay together and try and win a flag.Euroa is in the same boat again Clayton , janz , sage all they wanted to do was play in a good comp and play with there mates,Janzy had every club in melb chase him but at the end of the day it wasnt money that won, it was the chance to play in a great comp
with freinds.So if you can get the right people in the right high places they will bring the right players for the right money and then when you do all that, then you will be told by everyone around that your [throwing the money around] its a shame that clubs dont get the credit at times that they deserve,and im sure neither of the grandfinal teams spent $150,000.

here here. very well put and very true.

[Johnny69]

Chris Atkins is going back overseas for the first half of the footy season, not thinking of going to wangaratta. He will be back to play for ky then

[Duff Man]

Did I read somewhere that Crazy Johns were going to be major sponsors of the GVFL? If so, how are they able to sponsor an individual club like Shepp Swans, is it a conflict of interest, are the league trying to help out the "other" Shepparton side that has a lower profile than United & Shepparton?
My understanding is that Crazy Johns take on various footy players as employees and then tell them where there going to play. ie - if you want to work for me then I'll tell you where your playing.

The head dude at Crazy John's then works out a deal with clubs to flog his mobile phones to their members / supporters etc, and then tells the player thats where he's going.

This sounds hard to believe, but I heard that Jeremy OBryan (Bears) was told by Crazy John he would be going to Swans in 2006. Swans then completed the 'notice of intention to interview a player' and the Bears cracked it big time. The Bears then said if your gonna do that, then we'll fill out 10 notices to interview 10 Swans players.

In the end, the notice was withdrawn and OBryan will stay at Bears.

I agree that it is a weird arrangement to sponsor the league and then try and place these 'employees' at one club.

[a.k.a.]

My understanding is that Crazy Johns take on various footy players as employees and then tell them where there going to play. ie - if you want to work for me then I'll tell you where your playing.

The head dude at Crazy John's then works out a deal with clubs to flog his mobile phones to their members / supporters etc, and then tells the player thats where he's going.

This sounds hard to believe, but I heard that Jeremy OBryan (Bears) was told by Crazy John he would be going to Swans in 2006. Swans then completed the 'notice of intention to interview a player' and the Bears cracked it big time. The Bears then said if your gonna do that, then we'll fill out 10 notices to interview 10 Swans players.

In the end, the notice was withdrawn and OBryan will stay at Bears.

I agree that it is a weird arrangement to sponsor the league and then try and place these 'employees' at one club.


Plenty of holes in that theory champ. Isnt Jezza an employee of the GVFL?? Therefore how could the guy who runs crazy johns possibly tell him where to play? Bit far fetched...

[centreman]

here here. very well put and very true.

Of course they spent that much. There is no way they could field those sides for anything less than $150,000.

[Duff Man]

Plenty of holes in that theory champ. Isnt Jezza an employee of the GVFL?? Therefore how could the guy who runs crazy johns possibly tell him where to play? Bit far fetched...
Correct - Obryan is an employee of GVFL and it is a hard story to swallow. But I can tell you that Eric Bott was also involved in the discussions once things got a bit heated at the Bears.

If you know anyone at the Bears, they will be able to tell you that the Swans wanted to interview Obryan and it was all driven from some arrangement whereby he is also linked with Crazy Johns.

[fat back pocket]

Of course they spent that much. There is no way they could field those sides for anything less than $150,000.

I can tell you for a 100% fact that Seymour did NOT spend near that much!

[bradrowe#32]

I can tell you for a 100% fact that Seymour did NOT spend near that much!

So they spent about $300,000 then? :D

[fat back pocket]

So they spent about $300,000 then? :D

Is that the amount rochy has spent over the past 150 years? :p

Thats probably too much.

Although they did have Johnny Mac for a year there. He would have swipped half of that. The son of a bitch.

[fat back pocket]

Couple of Rumours:

Brown - expected to go to Rochester, NOT Happening, staying put.

Swans - recruited 3 VFL players as a package, 1 from Williamstown and 2 from Coburg.

Tige19 may be able to fill us in on some names there.

[centreman]

Digby Morrell signed with Mooroopna. That's the word comingout of the Cats camp today. Now they have certainly forked out some cash if that's the case. Someone has suggested up to five blokes on more than $1000. That's Mansfield like.

Be interesting to know how true the rumour is.

[Travvy43]

Have not heard this about the cats, although i did hear that singh is making his decision by the end of the week, stay with the cats on the money he wa son last year, or leave. Cats are not going to bow to his request for more money.

If singh falls through maybe morell could squeeze in, if singh stays, no chance with morell.

[fat back pocket]

Digby Morrell signed with Mooroopna. That's the word comingout of the Cats camp today. Now they have certainly forked out some cash if that's the case. Someone has suggested up to five blokes on more than $1000. That's Mansfield like.

Be interesting to know how true the rumour is.

Thats big news. I thought maybe he could have had ties with Euroa or someone associated with the Bullants boys. Also would know Clayton from his time at North.

He would do well as a CHF/FF in the GV.

[tige19]

Couple of Rumours:

Brown - expected to go to Rochester, NOT Happening, staying put.

Swans - recruited 3 VFL players as a package, 1 from Williamstown and 2 from Coburg.

Tige19 may be able to fill us in on some names there.

First on Singh, Moroopana have told him he has to take a bit of a paycut to stay at the club, with Normo taking a massive chunk out of the bank for the cats. Morrell has no chance what so ever of playing footy with Moroopana unless Singh goes and Balkey Campbell takes a pay cut, Morrell would be a gun in the GV and would command 1300+ a game plus his sign on.

RE Shepp Swans - Good mates with the Lochy Veale and he is just about over the line with the Swans i think just waiting on some confirmation with work but 99% sure he will play there (after knocking back my advances to get him to Tatura). With the Coburg boys i can pretty much say that it wont happen, although im not involved with the club anymore i pretty much know all the boys and am sure i would have heard something.

Stay tuned with Tatura, all the talk about Moroopana and Swans signing a few blokes, expect an avalanche when Tat decide to release names to the paper.

cheers lads

[footyman]

Stay tuned with Tatura, all the talk about Moroopana and Swans signing a few blokes, expect an avalanche when Tat decide to release names to the paper.

cheers lads
Tatura are "talking the talk" but how about they start naming some of these brilliant signings they are supposedly getting for next year. I consider ex AFL players to be big signings, not a few duds out of the EDFL.

And Lochlan Veale well he's spent two years on AFL lists and then one in the VFL and never played a senior VFL game, plus had an injury history, he deserves a bit of luck and hopefully it works well if he heads up to Shepparton but he could be an overpriced signing if they haven't been careful.

[footyman]

Digby Morrell signed with Mooroopna. That's the word comingout of the Cats camp today. Now they have certainly forked out some cash if that's the case. Someone has suggested up to five blokes on more than $1000. That's Mansfield like.

Be interesting to know how true the rumour is.
Look at this link from Oct 27th and tell me if the rumour is still true or not.

http://carltonfc.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=235478

[Aussie_dude]

Tatura are "talking the talk" but how about they start naming some of these brilliant signings they are supposedly getting for next year. I consider ex AFL players to be big signings, not a few duds out of the EDFL.



This is why i ask the question about money. im from the EDFL and Tatura are offering some of my mates big money to play there in 2006. These blokes were VFL players, and good players, but not worth the money they are being offered. One bloke is arron willaby, the tatura offer is massive and he is only worth $350 in my league. I heard the Tatura offer was more like 500 plus sign on.

If these clubs are playing these blokes, this type of money, they must pay $150,000+. Maybe Seymore dont but i reakon Mansfield and Tatura do.

[Doona2]

First on Singh, Moroopana have told him he has to take a bit of a paycut to stay at the club, with Normo taking a massive chunk out of the bank for the cats. Morrell has no chance what so ever of playing footy with Moroopana unless Singh goes and Balkey Campbell takes a pay cut, Morrell would be a gun in the GV and would command 1300+ a game plus his sign on.

Cats should tell Harbajan to hit the road obviously he aint a team player, I sure do hope to christ that $1300/sign on talk is much much over the odds. Again I say with disappointment, clubs that continue to shell out coin like this are contributing to the demise of country footy - soon 17-18 year old kids will have their hands out before they commence a pre-season.

[Doona2]

First on Singh, Moroopana have told him he has to take a bit of a paycut to stay at the club, with Normo taking a massive chunk out of the bank for the cats. Morrell has no chance what so ever of playing footy with Moroopana unless Singh goes and Balkey Campbell takes a pay cut, Morrell would be a gun in the GV and would command 1300+ a game plus his sign on.

Cats should tell Harbajan to hit the road obviously he aint a team player, I sure do hope to christ that $1300/sign on talk is much much over the odds. Again I say with disappointment, clubs that continue to shell out coin like this are contributing to the demise of country footy - soon 17-18 year old kids will have their hands out before they commence a pre-season. I guess the days of loyalty and the love of the game or more importantly one's club are gone forever :(

[tige19]

Tatura are "talking the talk" but how about they start naming some of these brilliant signings they are supposedly getting for next year. I consider ex AFL players to be big signings, not a few duds out of the EDFL.



Would have expected something more out of you than that pathetic dribble mate. And the duds out of the EDFL are quite handy 1 of which played only 1 season there a few years back in a premiership, the other is playing the summer in NTFL in Darwin, hardly duds mate.

Next time i want to know something about a young player coming through the under 18s ill ask there regional manager not some "dud" who "thinks" he knows if there any good.

cheers

[Wizz]

I can tell you for a 100% fact that Seymour did NOT spend near that much!

What is your official role at Seymour other than player?

[bradrowe#32]

Is that the amount rochy has spent over the past 150 years? :p

Thats probably too much.

Although they did have Johnny Mac for a year there. He would have swipped half of that. The son of a bitch.

Haha, sounds about right. I never got to see big Johnny Mac, which is a shame.

Interesting about Brown. I heard just over the weekend that the move was still on.

[footyman]

Would have expected something more out of you than that pathetic dribble mate. And the duds out of the EDFL are quite handy 1 of which played only 1 season there a few years back in a premiership, the other is playing the summer in NTFL in Darwin, hardly duds mate.
cheers
Hahaha, the low blows from tige19! Ouch they hurt.

I'm sure Tatura will do well with what they get from the EDFL don't get me wrong, and the players I'm aware of will be good GV players, but I hardly expect them to create "an avalanche when Tat decide to release names to the paper" as you said tige. The paper would be more interested if the list of names includes some VFL or ex-AFL experience.

[Aussie_dude]

Haha, sounds about right. I never got to see big Johnny Mac, which is a shame.


Come down to doutta stars this year and you will see big Jonny Mac in action. He has left Port Fairy.

[bradrowe#32]

Come down to doutta stars this year and you will see big Jonny Mac in action. He has left Port Fairy.

Gee, he's the equivalent to a football ho. He'd be getting on a bit wouldn't he?

[Aussie_dude]

Gee, he's the equivalent to a football ho. He'd be getting on a bit wouldn't he?

I reakon he would be 33. Got drafted at 16 in 1988. But the bloke is really fit, they dont call him Big Johnny Mac for nothing. However, i like many suspect some substance abuse. And im not just talking about steriods

[HJ32]

I reakon he would be 33. Got drafted at 16 in 1988. But the bloke is really fit, they dont call him Big Johnny Mac for nothing. However, i like many suspect some substance abuse. And im not just talking about steriods


There are a few posters here who could tell you all about Johnny Mac. Here's a couple: when he was playing for Rochy, they were in the preliminary final at Deakin. Before the game, JMac decided to shave his n u t s and cut himself. He played however, and kicked 1 goal 7, rochy went down by a slender margin.
One day at Seymour, he was baking the side after a loss. Incidently, he gave Jeff Anderson a gob full and told him he 'couldn't bruise a grape!'. Anderson went on to win the Best and Fairest that year as an 19YO, has represented the GVL heaps since, and has also played for Vic Country. He also has what Johnny Mac never did when playing in the GVL - a premiership medal.
Unfortunately, JMac is happier spending his footy money at "man what a fuss" and other random salons in melbourne....

[a.k.a.]

Cats should tell Harbajan to hit the road obviously he aint a team player, I sure do hope to christ that $1300/sign on talk is much much over the odds. Again I say with disappointment, clubs that continue to shell out coin like this are contributing to the demise of country footy - soon 17-18 year old kids will have their hands out before they commence a pre-season. I guess the days of loyalty and the love of the game or more importantly one's club are gone forever :(


Singh has been offered less than what he was getting last year and isnt happy about it at all. He is definately a football prostitute, but surely he would be more value to mooroopna than a "party boy" loose cannon like norman?? Some games last year singh nearly won off his own boot, and he was the difference between them getting absolutely spanked week in week out.

Having said that, I agree with doona that players who show no loyalty whatsoever are no good for country footy at all. Singh obviously doesnt give a crap who he plays for as long as the money is right - he probably doesnt even care whether they win or lose.

If mooroopna dont cough up what he wants, I've heard that he is contemplating a very tempting offer from another GV club who has the cheque book out this year...

[Guinea]

Cats should tell Harbajan to hit the road obviously he aint a team player, I sure do hope to christ that $1300/sign on talk is much much over the odds. Again I say with disappointment, clubs that continue to shell out coin like this are contributing to the demise of country footy - soon 17-18 year old kids will have their hands out before they commence a pre-season. I guess the days of loyalty and the love of the game or more importantly one's club are gone forever :(

I get what you're saying Doona, and you have made your feelings on this topic quite clear over the last few months, but I'm not sure it's as bad as you make out. Sure, $1,300/wk is a ridiculous price to pay for a footballer, no matter what the calibre, and even if the cats have 5 blokes getting $1,000+/wk, there's still 17-18 other blokes who aren't getting near that amount. But to be successful, the cats, and a majority of sides in the GV, feel that they have to shell out some serious $ to win a flag, as they believe locals alone cant win it. Blokes on this thread often sing the praises of Rochy and the like who traditionally don't fork out the $, and the side you coached last year (to a flag) is also proof that country footy isn't necessarily on the demise. I actually reckon country footy is pretty healthy, and while there are always going to be prostitutes, I reckon 80-90% of players are happy not to get much $, yet play in successful sides with their mates...

And if Singh almost "won a couple of games off his own boot last year", surely that means he's putting in and attempting to help his side win... I say good on the cats, helps add a bit of interest to the 06 season, like Mansfield when they got Hotton, Mensch, Hehir, etc, and the Lions when they got the bullants..

[Doona2]

Saints' brothers in arms

By Mark Brown

November 3 2005
Shepparton News

Family ties have helped Benalla land its first key recruit of the off-season.
Brett Vallender, the gun centre half-forward who helped orchestrate Nathalia's droughtbreaking premiership win in September, has verbally committed to the Saints for next year.

Benalla coach Jason MacFarlane confirmed Vallender's pending arrival yesterday.

"He's told us he's right to go, which is great," MacFarlane said.

"He's a good player who will fit in well."

Vallender, whose older brothers Greg and Glen are already at the Saints, will add another marking option to Benalla's already impressive forward structure.

He was close to best player on the ground in Nathalia's grand final win over Tocumwal, ripping down almost 10 marks in slippery conditions.

Had Vallender kicked straight that day, he could have easily finished the grand final with five goals.

MacFarlane said the Saints were confident of retaining the bulk of their list, including gun spearhead Ricky Symes.

The century goalkicker is said to be fielding some big offers from Murray league side Barooga, but MacFarlane expected Symes to stay.

"He's indicated to me that he'd like to stick around and have a crack at a premiership with his home club," MacFarlane said.

"We're not looking to recruit the world. We need a versatile ruckman and another on-baller."

Benalla ended this season in fourth position.

[Guinea]

Gee, it's shaping as an exciting season in the GV 2006! Saints will be going in pretty pumped if they can keep Symes and sign Vallender, the cats look as though they might give finals a serious shake for the first time since god knows when, Euroa will be strong again, Lions will be strong again, Tat could do anything with all the supposed $ they've got, and if Rochy get Brown, Anderson and another top recruit, they could also be right up there...

No wonder people regard it as the best league outside the VFL...and it's still only November! Heaps of water to pass under the bridge before kick off time..

[a.k.a.]

I get what you're saying Doona, and you have made your feelings on this topic quite clear over the last few months, but I'm not sure it's as bad as you make out. Sure, $1,300/wk is a ridiculous price to pay for a

And if Singh almost "won a couple of games off his own boot last year", surely that means he's putting in and attempting to help his side win... I say good on the cats, helps add a bit of interest to the 06 season, like Mansfield when they got Hotton, Mensch, Hehir, etc, and the Lions when they got the bullants..

Of course he's going to put in on game day, they are hardly going to pay him that kind of coin if he doesnt perform. Thats not what I meant.

If he was worried about helping his side win, why wouldnt he agree to sacrifice a small portion of his whopping big pay packet so the cats can fit in some more recruits to help them move up the ladder in 06? The same night he was offered slightly less than this year, he was on the phone to another GVFL club organising a deal for himself, and trying to lure another mooroopna player with him. Thats hardly the actions of someone who is trying to help their side win.

Other clubs in the gv have better players than him on half as much money because they want to help their club be successfull, and enjoy playing with their mates. Other players may be on heaps of coin like him, but are prepared to do the hard yards and stick with the one club through good and bad seasons, and be a good clubman.

I dont have a problem at all with clubs getting recruits, just get ones that actually give a f*ck about the team/club they are playing for. My club has recruited well the past few years, but the difference is we have recruits as loyal to the club as all of the local players...

[fat back pocket]

Gee, it's shaping as an exciting season in the GV 2006! Saints will be going in pretty pumped if they can keep Symes and sign Vallender, the cats look as though they might give finals a serious shake for the first time since god knows when, Euroa will be strong again, Lions will be strong again, Tat could do anything with all the supposed $ they've got, and if Rochy get Brown, Anderson and another top recruit, they could also be right up there...

No wonder people regard it as the best league outside the VFL...and it's still only November! Heaps of water to pass under the bridge before kick off time..

Brown not going to Rochy. Heard from very reliable source.

Just on the Big JMac (HJ32's post), you didn't mention the time he belted one of his own team mates on the field for getting in his way.

Both he and another seymour player were going for the ball and the big coach whacked his own team mate with a fore arm across the head to stop him from getting it so he (JMac) could get a touch.

Was a match winner on his day, but an absolute tool banger every other day.

[Grandale]

What is your official role at Seymour other than player?

I can confirm FBP is on the committee and would know what the Lions shelled out this year.
It's pretty much common knowledge throughout the club what sort of package Stevie D and his crew were on. Then you've got what those that weren't part of that deal got, and I can assure you Seymour wouldn't have paid anywhere near $150,000.

[Dwight]

Damon Clarke no certainty to Euora.

Two or three DVFL clubs having a big dig at him.

What was his juniour club before Bullants?

[fat back pocket]

I can confirm FBP is on the committee and would know what the Lions shelled out this year.
It's pretty much common knowledge throughout the club what sort of package Stevie D and his crew were on. Then you've got what those that weren't part of that deal got, and I can assure you Seymour wouldn't have paid anywhere near $150,000.

Thanks for that Grandale.

I can tell you that if Seymour were paying that kind of coin, then we would have the mass exodus everyone has talked about. The only way we don't have the exodus of players is by keeping the budget within the relms of possibility.

Euroa would be in the same boat. They would know what their capabilities are, and Xavier Thomson isn't a stupid person, i'm sure they are paying what they are capable of bringing into the club.

Anyway, if Singh is on $1,300p/w (that is here-say probably not true), Mooroopna must be spending well beyond what Seymour is considering they had Hall, Brad and Blake campbell, they had Matt Chillcot for a few games there (wouldn't play for free). Plus others that we don't know gets paid.

[Aussie_dude]

I can confirm FBP is on the committee and would know what the Lions shelled out this year.
It's pretty much common knowledge throughout the club what sort of package Stevie D and his crew were on. Then you've got what those that weren't part of that deal got, and I can assure you Seymour wouldn't have paid anywhere near $150,000.

To say he is on the committee means ********!

At most clubs the only people that know what the players are on are the players themselves and the president. At my, club committee members know nothing about payments, and only cause rumours to start. Even the Treasurer knows nothing. The only other person at a club that has any idea is the coach, but at my club he doesnt know either.

[fat back pocket]

This is why i ask the question about money. im from the EDFL and Tatura are offering some of my mates big money to play there in 2006. These blokes were VFL players, and good players, but not worth the money they are being offered. One bloke is arron willaby, the tatura offer is massive and he is only worth $350 in my league. I heard the Tatura offer was more like 500 plus sign on.

If these clubs are playing these blokes, this type of money, they must pay $150,000+. Maybe Seymore dont but i reakon Mansfield and Tatura do.

Mansfield certainly did. Hulme was on a reported $1200 a game, mensch on around $1500+ (and it was more when he was coach), Hotton would be on a fair pay packet as well. Add those three up alone and then add Trewella, Stevenson, Trenfield, Cam Hotton, and they have a fair pay listing per week.

Mind you, their gate has trippled i believe since all these big name signings, they have sponsorship from Mt Buller Challet, so it has had its positives.

The thing is, if they have the backing from sponsors, and locals, etc and they can afford to do it, good on them.

Every team in the goulburn valley would only pay what their committee's can raise. They are no different, the committee's are still run by local volunteers who love their club. And know what they are capable of spending.

Duff Man (i think it was) put it dead right, its about the people you have in charge that decide what you pay, Seymour were lucky enough to get Steve Daniel, who brought blokes up because they wanted to play under him, but they played for less such that they can enjoy success.

Doesn't supprise anyone at Seymour when people say we must be spending $150k+ to put the team we have on the park, but those in the know, know exactly what is being forked out.

Every club in Australia is the same. They pay what they think they can earn. If clubs go out and spend too much in chase of glory, it will catch up with them, and those who have had a winge about teams "buying" premierships will probably have the last laugh. Nothing beats consistancy, but if you don't have consistancy, you need to change your tack, and try something different.

[Grimmett]

To say he is on the committee means ********!

At most clubs the only people that know what the players are on are the players themselves and the president. At my, club committee members know nothing about payments, and only cause rumours to start. Even the Treasurer knows nothing. The only other person at a club that has any idea is the coach, but at my club he doesnt know either.

Sounds like the Stalag 13 FC with Schulz in charge. I know nuthink!

[fat back pocket]

To say he is on the committee means ********!

At most clubs the only people that know what the players are on are the players themselves and the president. At my, club committee members know nothing about payments, and only cause rumours to start. Even the Treasurer knows nothing. The only other person at a club that has any idea is the coach, but at my club he doesnt know either.

Individual payments - fair enough, but overall package of players-coaches, etc, I do know and the committee MUST know that such that they can understand the work required from them. Don't worry about me mate, i know more than you may think.

I have a fair incling what some players are on. But as if i would say anything, you don't think we reallise what other clubs do, and how they are run. I would say nearly every club keeps personal payments between the player, coach and president, maybe the secretary knows. Seymour is no different.

You can get in big strife if people know what players are on.

On the same account, sometimes its good, if a good player has decided to take a big pay cut, play for nothing etc, and some people still think he gets big money.

If the player is getting bagged for not performing, then knowing what he is actually on rather than have committee people assume he is on big bucks is a good thing. Keeps the harmony within the club, and the credibility of those who decide what a player is on, and that they aren't doing the dodgy on the rest of the committee.

You must remember that it is the committee who go out and get sponsors, members, organise things etc, bring in the money that pays the bills. Sometimes a little info is good. Not too much though. But a little.

[Grandale]

To say he is on the committee means ********!

At most clubs the only people that know what the players are on are the players themselves and the president. At my, club committee members know nothing about payments, and only cause rumours to start. Even the Treasurer knows nothing. The only other person at a club that has any idea is the coach, but at my club he doesnt know either.

He's a lot better placed to say what players were paid than some of these outsiders that seem to think they know.
That's what I'm getting at.

[HJ32]

it's one of the more sensible posts you've put up there, FBP.

It's no secret that the Lions have had a crack dollar wise over the past 2 years. It's ordinary that some rivals think it's just an attempt at a quick win to play finals. Consistency is definately the key, and I have nothing but admiration for a club like Rochy who keep coming up with a competitive side every year. The simple fact is, the lions had to do something back at the end of 2003.

Score is on the board: they finished 4th last year and won it this year. They'll keep most of their players again for 2006 and the club has got a massive wave of support which was missing for so many years. This tells me they must be doing something right.

Enjoy the successful times FBP, the club as a whole deserves them.

[Guinea]

it's one of the more sensible posts you've put up there, FBP.

It's no secret that the Lions have had a crack dollar wise over the past 2 years. It's ordinary that some rivals think it's just an attempt at a quick win to play finals. Consistency is definately the key, and I have nothing but admiration for a club like Rochy who keep coming up with a competitive side every year. The simple fact is, the lions had to do something back at the end of 2003.

Score is on the board: they finished 4th last year and won it this year. They'll keep most of their players again for 2006 and the club has got a massive wave of support which was missing for so many years. This tells me they must be doing something right.

Enjoy the successful times FBP, the club as a whole deserves them.

Totally agree, and if the cats want to do the same, good on them, it's been a long time that they've been on the bottom. Mansfield and Seymour have both been successful at it, and while you can't expect to keep ALL the players you recruit for 2+ yrs, it seems as though a few will kick on at the eagles and even after Steve D leaves the lions, I wouldn't be surprised if the lions still retained a few. Then, with the development of the juniors and having consistent sponsors who may have jumped off during the un-successful years, it becomes a bit easier to stay competitive.. Plus, it will be good for the league and add a bit of excitement if the cats can claw their way up there. As long as they realise that history suggests you need 2 good yrs to win a big one..

[Duff Man]

[fat back pocket] Anyway, if Singh is on $1,300p/w (that is here-say probably not true), Mooroopna must be spending well beyond what Seymour is considering they had Hall, Brad and Blake campbell, they had Matt Chillcot for a few games there (wouldn't play for free). Plus others that we don't know gets paid.

Other names you can chuck in are Shaun Robbins, Robert Osborne and Jeff Vandermeer (who is also an asst coach along with Brad Campbell).

They also got some bloke from Peel Thunder (cant think of his name right now). Dont think he played a game as he did his knee during pre-season, but I'm sure the club would have covered some costs to get him over as well as a sign on fee.

[Flat Track Bully]

[fat back pocket] Anyway, if Singh is on $1,300p/w (that is here-say probably not true), Mooroopna must be spending well beyond what Seymour is considering they had Hall, Brad and Blake campbell, they had Matt Chillcot for a few games there (wouldn't play for free). Plus others that we don't know gets paid.

Other names you can chuck in are Shaun Robbins, Robert Osborne and Jeff Vandermeer (who is also an asst coach along with Brad Campbell).

They also got some bloke from Peel Thunder (cant think of his name right now). Dont think he played a game as he did his knee during pre-season, but I'm sure the club would have covered some costs to get him over as well as a sign on fee.

Dale Walkinshaw...is the man you are looking for

[Chance]

G'day Fellas. A newbie here who has been following this great thread lately. Great discussions posted regularly and a good read to kill some boring time in the day. Yes I am from Seymour in case you were wondering and I have heard that Patty Rattray and Rod Van Riet are leaving the Den for VFL clubs. Can you confirm FBP?

[fat back pocket]

G'day Fellas. A newbie here who has been following this great thread lately. Great discussions posted regularly and a good read to kill some boring time in the day. Yes I am from Seymour in case you were wondering and I have heard that Patty Rattray and Rod Van Riet are leaving the Den for VFL clubs. Can you confirm FBP?

Not sure about Patty, he has been enquiring about moving to Bendigo with Glenn Dowling, so maybe he has been contacted by Bendigo, which is great to see.

Van Riet i'm pretty sure has been set up to at least do a pre-season with Bullants. After his good showing in the GF i think he could play at least VFL reserves.

Good luck to both of them if they go, Rod especially has been a good servant to the Lions, driving back this year after moving to melb for Uni. Patty only had the one season with the Lions, but was a hand pick up after we lost Ramma.

Only time will tell. With Pre-season starting in just a few weeks now, should be interesting to see who rocks up. Theres no doubt the club is looking for further success, obviously back to back, with the intension of putting a few of the under 18 kids in. Jake Anderson, Dom Russo, along with Rob Inness, Mick Shiels and Dave Brockway. So these blokes will fill the void left by Meat-tray and Rocket.

[HJ32]

Meat-tray to the bendigo bombers. Hasn't signed, but has verbally committed.

[HJ32]

Totally agree, and if the cats want to do the same, good on them, it's been a long time that they've been on the bottom. Mansfield and Seymour have both been successful at it, and while you can't expect to keep ALL the players you recruit for 2+ yrs, it seems as though a few will kick on at the eagles and even after Steve D leaves the lions, I wouldn't be surprised if the lions still retained a few. Then, with the development of the juniors and having consistent sponsors who may have jumped off during the un-successful years, it becomes a bit easier to stay competitive.. Plus, it will be good for the league and add a bit of excitement if the cats can claw their way up there. As long as they realise that history suggests you need 2 good yrs to win a big one..


It's a tough task for the Cats, they've got 3 other major league clubs within 5ks not to mention a host of kdl and former CGFL clubs scattered around them. They've battled for years since the mid 80's when they won flags. But they must have some money, they've got those new rooms, and they've managed to attract some great individual players. I never saw them in action this year, but from all reports they weren't that far away. I can remember the lions in a similar situation in 1997/98, they had a few class players that they recruited like Jeremy Bourke and Simon Gordon. the club worked it's butt off to secure sponsors and Glenn Cole did a great job after the debacle of Ricky Jackson in 1996. The lions couldn't quite crack it though due to injuries and losing games to sides they should have beaten, and subsequently had some down times before 2003 finished. Hopefully the cats don't go this way and they can build on their existing player base. It would be exciting to see Mooroopna and Kyabram featuring in finals action in 06.

[Grandale]

Van Riet i'm pretty sure has been set up to at least do a pre-season with Bullants. After his good showing in the GF i think he could play at least VFL reserves.



Why in God's name would a guy leave a premiership-winning side to play VFL scooby doos?
What's the point?

[HJ32]

Personally i reckon blokes are mad doing it. It's full on with Training, commitment, playing sunday mornings, no gas, strict diet etc.. I can understand if they come straight out of the TAC system, but from country ranks it's a bit diff unless you have that exposure to TAC already.

Some blokes want/like that professionalism, and status in footy ranks that they're VFL Footballers. The money is nowhere near as good as they can get training half as much and enjoying a more social atmosphere, but as i said, some blokes love it!

[Guinea]

Personally i reckon blokes are mad doing it. It's full on with Training, commitment, playing sunday mornings, no gas, strict diet etc.. I can understand if they come straight out of the TAC system, but from country ranks it's a bit diff unless you have that exposure to TAC already.

Some blokes want/like that professionalism, and status in footy ranks that they're VFL Footballers. The money is nowhere near as good as they can get training half as much and enjoying a more social atmosphere, but as i said, some blokes love it!

Well, it's a stepping stone to playing VFL seniors, which is seen, of course, as a stepping stone to the AFL. Not sure on the numbers, but there's not a lot of names that spring to mind that have been drafted from VFL, though. If Ian Cullinan and/or Jordan Doering don't this year (although admittedly Doering has already had 2 chances at that level), then you could almost say it's near impossible for medium sized players to do it. But, it does give young blokes the chance to improve the way they approach the game, in terms of training, diet, skill enhancement, etc, and help them become better players for when they do return to country/grass roots footy.

There must be something in it, given that the 2 grand finalists in the GV this year prob had 6-10 ex VFL players each..

[Duff Man]

Why in God's name would a guy leave a premiership-winning side to play VFL scooby doos?
What's the point?
Couldn't agree more Grandale.

In fact it is probably more common that players would prefer to play in a lesser league and dominate, rather than being a bit player in a higher league.

Take say Tyson Sidebottom from Tallygaroopna as an example. Theres plenty of people who will tell you he would be up to playing GV seniors, but he probably prefers to get 30 possessions as a gun on-baller each week in the KDFL (and a chance to win another league medal / flag) rather than possibly being used off the bench / or on a flank in a GV side.

I know it's good to test your abilities, but there's plenty of reasons to play at a level where you can get a few touches and really enjoy your footy.

[Guinea]

Couldn't agree more Grandale.

In fact it is probably more common that players would prefer to play in a lesser league and dominate, rather than being a bit player in a higher league.

Take say Tyson Sidebottom from Tallygaroopna as an example. Theres plenty of people who will tell you he would be up to playing GV seniors, but he probably prefers to get 30 possessions as a gun on-baller each week in the KDFL (and a chance to win another league medal / flag) rather than possibly being used off the bench / or on a flank in a GV side.

I know it's good to test your abilities, but there's plenty of reasons to play at a level where you can get a few touches and really enjoy your footy.

yeh, at the end of the day I guess it's up to the individual and what they want to achieve out of their footy. I guess I'm for Van Riet to have a crack at VFL and try and improve his game, but I definitely wouldn't think he was "soft" or anything like that if he wanted to stay at his home club and help them win a flag..

And I guess thats the point, some players like to be big fishes in a little pond, some like to be small fishes in a big pond, some have good mates at a club that they want to play with, some (like Hehir, Singh, J Mac), want to try and set themselves up financially and don't give a rat's clacker which club's they bring down to do it or what the hard working people at those clubs think about them...

[GVFootyfan]

Mansfield certainly did. Hulme was on a reported $1200 a game, mensch on around $1500+ (and it was more when he was coach), Hotton would be on a fair pay packet as well. Add those three up alone and then add Trewella, Stevenson, Trenfield, Cam Hotton, and they have a fair pay listing per week.
One you forgot to mention FBP was Tranquilli. He also was on a fair bit p.w. so their weekly payout would have been huge.
Don't know if this is true but I have been told about a Seymour player that actually handed his pay packet back to the President last year because in his mind he didn't think he deserved it. Seymour have obviously targeted the right types of characters and have blended a side that play for each other rather than the almighty $. The other G.V. sides should take a look at their model and try to replicate it rather than chasing footy prostitutes.

[No Heart]

G'day Fellas. A newbie here who has been following this great thread lately. Great discussions posted regularly and a good read to kill some boring time in the day. Yes I am from Seymour in case you were wondering and I have heard that Patty Rattray and Rod Van Riet are leaving the Den for VFL clubs. Can you confirm FBP?

Chance M Collins has retired and R Vanreit is going to do a pre season at the bullants [ Stevie d set it up for him and R Douglas] but robbie at the moment is pretty keen on staying put. P Ratray has told the club that he is playing there in 2006 , the same as everyone else.

[Junkie]

One you forgot to mention FBP was Tranquilli. He also was on a fair bit p.w. so their weekly payout would have been huge.
Don't know if this is true but I have been told about a Seymour player that actually handed his pay packet back to the President last year because in his mind he didn't think he deserved it. Seymour have obviously targeted the right types of characters and have blended a side that play for each other rather than the almighty $. The other G.V. sides should take a look at their model and try to replicate it rather than chasing footy prostitutes.


Fu#$$k you Seymour clowns should stop pumping yourself up so much!!!

I'm a pimp and i've been trying to get my ladies to take a look at your mum so that they can replicate her:eek:

[Wizz]

I can confirm FBP is on the committee and would know what the Lions shelled out this year.
It's pretty much common knowledge throughout the club what sort of package Stevie D and his crew were on. Then you've got what those that weren't part of that deal got, and I can assure you Seymour wouldn't have paid anywhere near $150,000.

Thanks, FBP was just wondering thats all.

[Doona2]

Thanks, FBP was just wondering thats all.

Christ did you S#@t the bed Wizz, early start today!!!

[fat back pocket]

Chance M Collins has retired and R Vanreit is going to do a pre season at the bullants [ Stevie d set it up for him and R Douglas] but robbie at the moment is pretty keen on staying put. P Ratray has told the club that he is playing there in 2006 , the same as everyone else.

I think you will find Rattray is going to at least do a pre-season with Bendigo, and have a crack there. I spoke with a person who knows exactly what he is doing.

he had an arthriscope a week or so ago to repair torn cartlidge, so he is out for 6 weeks, but after that i believe he is looking at moving to Bendigo to do a pre-season.

[jmain14]

Christ did you S#@t the bed Wizz, early start today!!!
i'll field this one for ya wizz. wizz has been jumping on this forum from london hence the abnormal times of his posts. I will be snipping over to see wizz in january so next year I too will be posting when you guys are probably asleep.

[GVFootyfan]

Fu#$$k you Seymour clowns should stop pumping yourself up so much!!!

I'm a pimp and i've been trying to get my ladies to take a look at your mum so that they can replicate her:eek:
First of all dip s h i t, I am not from Seymour. Secondly I was going to suggest that maybe you should look at your own mother for that info, but I don't think you would have one. You were obviously scraped of the dunny wall and incubated in a piece of s h i t.
Sorry Tige19 but I too like Duffman will not put up with morons dishing it out.

[bradrowe#32]

Big rumour out of Rochester with a 2005 AFL rookie listed player very keen to sign.

I'll give you a hint: he's 196cms and from the area.

[hank1]

Big rumour out of Rochester with a 2005 AFL rookie listed player very keen to sign.

I'll give you a hint: he's 196cms and from the area.

Ruory Kirkby, although I would have thought he would head back to Echuca. Did hear he was staying in Melb so probably not who your talking about

[jmain14]

Ruory Kirkby, although I would have thought he would head back to Echuca. Did hear he was staying in Melb so probably not who your talking about
am pretty sure he is referring to guy campbell hank who was rookie listed at sydney this year. his sister goes out with deano, last time I was talking to him he sounded pretty confident that rochy would get him. would be a pretty handy pick-up given his size and would be the centre half back that they desperately need.

[Junkie]

First of all dip s h i t, I am not from Seymour. Secondly I was going to suggest that maybe you should look at your own mother for that info, but I don't think you would have one. You were obviously scraped of the dunny wall and incubated in a piece of s h i t.
Sorry Tige19 but I too like Duffman will not put up with morons dishing it out.


Nah, I was scrapped off the floor in the showers of H Division and incubated in Choppers @rse... I think thats why I came out of the ordeal such a tough ********.............wanna fight?? Fight me!!!!!!!!!

[Junkie]

am pretty sure he is referring to guy campbell hank who was rookie listed at sydney this year. his sister goes out with deano, last time I was talking to him he sounded pretty confident that rochy would get him. would be a pretty handy pick-up given his size and would be the centre half back that they desperately need.

He would be a huge pick up in the GV. Pretty versatile and very athletic. What sort of coin would a fella like him be on jmain14?

[tige19]

Nah, I was scrapped off the floor in the showers of H Division and incubated in Choppers @rse... I think thats why I came out of the ordeal such a tough ********.............wanna fight?? Fight me!!!!!!!!!

Turn it up terry tough nuts

[jmain14]

He would be a huge pick up in the GV. Pretty versatile and very athletic. What sort of coin would a fella like him be on jmain14?
yeah he'd be pretty handy, don't think echuca/united would take the news very well if it were to eventuate. not real sure what sort of money he'd command. ya'd think it'd be a bit though.

[Junkie]

Turn it up terry tough nuts

Tongue in cheek tige19....relax!

[tige19]

Tongue in cheek tige19....relax!

Much the same my friend!!

[bradrowe#32]

am pretty sure he is referring to guy campbell hank who was rookie listed at sydney this year. his sister goes out with deano, last time I was talking to him he sounded pretty confident that rochy would get him. would be a pretty handy pick-up given his size and would be the centre half back that they desperately need.

Spot on the money as usual Mainy. That's why you're one of the most respected members of the football community.

I reckon he could command a bit of $ and he would be worth it. Definately a player Rochy needs.

[jmain14]

Spot on the money as usual Mainy. That's why you're one of the most respected members of the football community.

I reckon he could command a bit of $ and he would be worth it. Definately a player Rochy needs.
hehe cheers mate. yeah let's hope he ends up at tigerland!!

you pulling on the whites this w'end or whata?? you been making many runs??