Local Geelong Leagues Thread (GFL/BFL/GDFL)

[Grimmett]

Tom Mullane-Grant at Bannockburn. Smokey in the GDFL?

[rocky17]

GFL
1. Rick Wilde (Newtown)
2. Clinton Wells (Sth. Barwon)
3. Jim Cail (St. Mary's)
Smokey: Paul Hood (St. Joseph's)

Wells? gotta be kidding me! Aaron Greaves is by far the dominant tall forward in the GFL, as seen by his regular inclusion in the VCFL team.

Wouldn't say Wilde is the best, in top 5-6 for sure though. Heard the other day he's had an ankle reco, how long would that rule him out for?

Also newtown have lost Jay Bett, finished uni and had to move elsewhere to secure work.

[chimp44]

I agree that Clinton Wells should be up there in the top few, it's hard to quantify his value to the team.........he plays everywhere, CHF, CHB, Ruck, Full forward, he's someone every team would love to have. Extremely versatile and as hard as they come. I also totally agree with Jimmy Cail......he's got a big tank & can go all day. Not so sure about Big Rick.....he's an absolute champion, but I think his body is struggling with the workload he had at Leopold. A Great move to Newtown where he gets to share the workload & prolong his career with a contender. My third choice would go to Mitch Barrow......this bloke is a deadset gun. Probably creeps under the radar a bit because he's out at Grovedale & Bluey takes all the attention away from his players but Mitch is one of the best recruits the GFL has seen in the last 10 years.
Honourable mentions to Warrick Knuckey, Dean Talbot and Jeremy Dyer.

[Sammy D]

Smokie - Me nah.........Ben Lavars (Geelong Amateurs)

Heard a whisper on the weekend that Lavars is off to South Barwon this season, if he doesn't get picked up by Werribee Tigers who he is currently training with

[The Hulkster]

Heard a whisper on the weekend that Lavars is off to South Barwon this season, if he doesn't get picked up by Werribee Tigers who he is currently training with
Correct.

[hilly21]

I don't know if this has been mentioned on this thread but is it true Michael Bright has moved to West Saints? I just heard it on the weekend and I haven't been taking any notice at all
no that is 100% WRONG im doing the pre season with him!! newtown all the way!!

[hilly21]

Also newtown have lost Jay Bett, finished uni and had to move elsewhere to secure work.[/QUOTE]


load of c r a p!!!

[Vaughany86]

Can't say much at the moment but big news in the GFL concerning one of the top players in the league leaving for another GFL club.....

Also, anyone know about Aussie Jones playing a few games for Leopold?

[rocky17]

come on vaughany if you've got some news, let us in on it!

at least name the clubs involved! :thumbsu:

[The Hulkster]

Can't say much at the moment but big news in the GFL concerning one of the top players in the league leaving for another GFL club.....

Also, anyone know about Aussie Jones playing a few games for Leopold?
On the news a couple of weeks ago they did a story on Aussie Jones and he was the coach of Narre Warren (i think). So there is no way he will be in the GFL.

But possibly the rumour may come about because Tony Brown is coaching Leopold and is an ex team mate of Aussie's at St Kilda.

And cmon Vaughany spill the beans on the other rumour.

[Vaughany86]

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[The Hulkster]

I'll name the club that the player is leaving from... but that is all i can say.... I'm sorry... but i can't say who. The club is North Shore.
Ah no big deal then. Only North Shore.

My prediction then is, Christian Shaw going to Leopold.

[poogsta]

come on vaughany if you've got some news, let us in on it!

at least name the clubs involved! :thumbsu:

I'm with you Rocky, Vaughany should "name names " if he wants to participate. I suspect his mail is coming via a "Bannockburn connection".
Christian Shaw shaping up as a bit of a local football mercenary or journeyman. Perhaps I'm wrong but have viewed the Hulkster's comments.

[Vaughany86]

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[rocky17]

Don't be silly vaughany, u know my loyalty to the men in white will never waver!! ;)

[crudbucket]

But possibly the rumour may come about because Tony Brown is coaching Leopold and is an ex team mate of Aussie's at St Kilda.



Not quite true .... Mastin is coaching the 'Pold, but Brown is definitely playing there.

[rocky17]

Heard a pretty loud whisper floating around last night that Josh Rudd has signed to play with Joeys next year.

Anyone else heard this?

If true he would be a very handy pickup after a few years in the VFL with Port Melbourne.

[Flat Track Bully]

Heard a pretty loud whisper floating around last night that Josh Rudd has signed to play with Joeys next year.

Anyone else heard this?

If true he would be a very handy pickup after a few years in the VFL with Port Melbourne.


Would love to have seen Xavier not get involved in this music business...he was a very good footballer. My old man rated him one of the best 15 y.o's he had seen back in the early 90's.

[Wayne Weideman]

there is a bloke who has a last name called Betts who plays in the geelong league for st. joesphs who is from strathmore fc in melbourne, just wondering how he goes?

[On The Money]

there is a bloke who has a last name called Betts who plays in the geelong league for st. joesphs who is from strathmore fc in melbourne, just wondering how he goes?

One of the best back pockets in the business Weed how do you know him?

[The Hulkster]

lol.... you got it... so much as a big deal. Just heard that things aren't too good at the Seagulls and Shaw. Leopold haven't shown interest though.... No Bannockburn connection either ;). I also hear that Anakie have hit a bit of a jackpot and spending money on players. In particular young ones. Perfect oppotunity for you Rocky to stamp your authority in the GDFL! haha
Super guess that.

[Vaughany86]

there is a bloke who has a last name called Betts who plays in the geelong league for st. joesphs who is from strathmore fc in melbourne, just wondering how he goes?

Wayne.. Kegga is one of the toughest players in the comp! He won the clubs B & F by a mile. Should move from the backline to the midfield this year. Great bloke also! Dan Madden also played pretty well in the second half of the season. Was injured at the start but played consistant footy when fit. Strathy won the Granny this year?

[lions_man1]

Don't be silly vaughany, u know my loyalty to the men in white will never waver!! ;)

Are you an umpire Rocky??

[rocky17]

Are you an umpire Rocky??

Nah mate, im an old friend of vaughany's and just umpired a few school games a while back!

Several cashed up GFL clubs have been on vaughany's tail recently though! but he is very loyal to st. joeys! :thumbsu:

[sandysnap]

Heard whispers round the traps that Ocean Grove hav picked up a number of players and should be finals bound after a lean year, the first in 12 years it hasnt contested the grand final or finals. New coach Matthew Sproule had his boys start trainin 6 weeks ago and from all accounts they are flying. Ocean Grove hav picked up Jimmy Dalton probably one of the best recruits goin around. Sproule will probably be one of the best players in the bfl according to some insiders aswell as bringing players from the ballart league. Also past premiership players hav returned to help booast the experience round the club which includes Wayne Blake, Sam Murray (trainin the house down), Craig Fagan, Adrian Stapleton, Dan Leigh to just name a few. Also a bonus has been retainin young guns Liam Rock and Kelly Williams who hav been sort out by gfl clubs.

Grubbers on the way up!

[The Hulkster]

Heard whispers round the traps that Ocean Grove hav picked up a number of players and should be finals bound after a lean year, the first in 12 years it hasnt contested the grand final or finals. New coach Matthew Sproule had his boys start trainin 6 weeks ago and from all accounts they are flying. Ocean Grove hav picked up Jimmy Dalton probably one of the best recruits goin around. Sproule will probably be one of the best players in the bfl according to some insiders aswell as bringing players from the ballart league. Also past premiership players hav returned to help booast the experience round the club which includes Wayne Blake, Sam Murray (trainin the house down), Craig Fagan, Adrian Stapleton, Dan Leigh to just name a few. Also a bonus has been retainin young guns Liam Rock and Kelly Williams who hav been sort out by gfl clubs.

Grubbers on the way up!
Sounds like a few players there coming out of retirement. I speak of Murray, Fagan, Blake and Stapleton. Interesting.

Looks like they are back on the rise.

[lions_man1]

Also a bonus has been retainin young guns Liam Rock and Kelly Williams who hav been sort out by gfl clubs.

Grubbers on the way up!

Played cricket with Kelly Williams and he is a very talented sportsman, the Grove lost Danny Stanley (whom I also played cricket with) and Clint Bartram to AFL Clubs, Collingwood and Melbourne respectively and they were pretty good players for them!!

[bossco]

Sounds like a few players there coming out of retirement. I speak of Murray, Fagan, Blake and Stapleton. Interesting.

Looks like they are back on the rise.

what a joke! I'll give you dalton, he's a good player. Murray, Fagan, Blake and stapleton???? This isn't super rules! Stapleton played twos last year, murray is fat as mud, Fagan was never any good, Blake was good but a year off at his age wouldn't sharpen him up. Ocean Grove have been extremely successful on field but off field are a joke. No profits, no stability. No hope of finals. teams above them will be Newcomb, Torquay, Modewarre, Queenscliff, Amateurs, Drysdale, Anglesea, and maybe Barwon Heads. And the new coach of Ocean Grove isn't worth the money, does he play?

[The Hulkster]

Played cricket with Kelly Williams and he is a very talented sportsman, the Grove lost Danny Stanley (whom I also played cricket with) and Clint Bartram to AFL Clubs, Collingwood and Melbourne respectively and they were pretty good players for them!!
But they didnt even play for Ocean Grove last year they were at the Falcons, and i dare say the year before that they didnt even play seniors, so really they werent good players for them, they would have been handy in the u18's though.

[The Hulkster]

what a joke! I'll give you dalton, he's a good player. Murray, Fagan, Blake and stapleton???? This isn't super rules! Stapleton played twos last year, murray is fat as mud, Fagan was never any good, Blake was good but a year off at his age wouldn't sharpen him up. Ocean Grove have been extremely successful on field but off field are a joke. No profits, no stability. No hope of finals. teams above them will be Newcomb, Torquay, Modewarre, Queenscliff, Amateurs, Drysdale, Anglesea, and maybe Barwon Heads. And the new coach of Ocean Grove isn't worth the money, does he play?

I love it when people give it to Grove. You are correct, thoose players are old and i think will discover that the longer the season goes.

Although i will say Stapleton in his day was a good player.

Fagan and Blake agree.

As for Murray he is a big unit, he should just consider himself lucky he isnt in jail for an assault charge he had to answer to not long ago. Was found guilty if i recall but escaped prison.

[lions_man1]

But they didnt even play for Ocean Grove last year they were at the Falcons, and i dare say the year before that they didnt even play seniors, so really they werent good players for them, they would have been handy in the u18's though.

They did play a couple of games I think, but yes they were mostly playing for the Falcons squad

[lions_man1]

...teams above them will be Newcomb, Torquay, Modewarre, Queenscliff, Amateurs, Drysdale, Anglesea, and maybe Barwon Heads. And the new coach of Ocean Grove isn't worth the money, does he play?

Why not chuck Port in the mix as well...lol:D

[The Hulkster]

Why not chuck Port in the mix as well...lol:D
Lets not get silly.

Nah i think Port may be a bit better next year. But everyone seems to be recruiting well so far, but a lot is speculation ATM just wait till feb/march to see what really happens.

[sandysnap]

what a joke! I'll give you dalton, he's a good player. Murray, Fagan, Blake and stapleton???? This isn't super rules! Stapleton played twos last year, murray is fat as mud, Fagan was never any good, Blake was good but a year off at his age wouldn't sharpen him up. Ocean Grove have been extremely successful on field but off field are a joke. No profits, no stability. No hope of finals. teams above them will be Newcomb, Torquay, Modewarre, Queenscliff, Amateurs, Drysdale, Anglesea, and maybe Barwon Heads. And the new coach of Ocean Grove isn't worth the money, does he play?

Mate Dalton will be the one of the best players in the league. Stapleton played a couple of 2's games cause he wasnt gonna play but is trainin the house down, Fagan is tough as nails and we need those sort of players 2 help the young guys from last year. Dont question Murray he is a mound mountain and can play, as for Blake and absolute champion everyone is doin the preseason so i cant c why these guys cant play good bfl footy. You look at all the other teams last year they had bigger bodies and had older duds playin for them. As for the coach Matthew Sproule he can seriously play footy and will dominate this league easily. I like it when everyone gets up the grove cause in the end u no who always reins supreme, the grubbers.

[sandysnap]

But they didnt even play for Ocean Grove last year they were at the Falcons, and i dare say the year before that they didnt even play seniors, so really they werent good players for them, they would have been handy in the u18's though.

Danny Stanley played senior football for Ocean Grove in 2004 at the age of 16, he hurt his shoulder in the first final and didnt play again, Kelly Williams also played senior footy all year because he was in his first year of falcons, both played really well

[sandysnap]

Just curious which players from Ocean Grove 2005 side do u rate?

[poogsta]

Nah mate, im an old friend of vaughany's and just umpired a few school games a while back!

Several cashed up GFL clubs have been on vaughany's tail recently though! but he is very loyal to st. joeys! :thumbsu:


sorry, but i carn't see this happening as local clubs already have enough two's players

[rocky17]

sorry, but i carn't see this happening as local clubs already have enough two's players

mate, if you look back through this thread i have said there are certain clubs throwing money at anyone who will listen.

it's also possible that these clubs can see that vaughany has potential as a strong, long kicking backman.

after all, he is still only 19 and has already played in the past two Joey's reserves premierships as a KP backman, worked over vessey in '04. also the sort of guy that all clubs would value having around!

[bossco]

Mate Dalton will be the one of the best players in the league. Stapleton played a couple of 2's games cause he wasnt gonna play but is trainin the house down, Fagan is tough as nails and we need those sort of players 2 help the young guys from last year. Dont question Murray he is a mound mountain and can play, as for Blake and absolute champion everyone is doin the preseason so i cant c why these guys cant play good bfl footy. You look at all the other teams last year they had bigger bodies and had older duds playin for them. As for the coach Matthew Sproule he can seriously play footy and will dominate this league easily. I like it when everyone gets up the grove cause in the end u no who always reins supreme, the grubbers.
the word is sproule doesn't play, but we'll look forward if he does coz he's very very old and no good. Fagan tough as nails???? oh my goodness pick me up off my chair, i will question murray he's no good and he's fat, blake was a gun, isn't anymore. You're digging that deep can't believe you're not mentioning names like matt payne, heath grant and alan patterson. we all have long memories and give grove credit but face it they are shot to bits now due mainly to a poor committee

[rocky17]

been told by a bell park player that Jade Gercovich has left the Dragons and gone to Newcomb due to a rift with coach Dean Talbot.

[Vaughany86]

been told by a bell park player that Jade Gercovich has left the Dragons and gone to Newcomb due to a rift with coach Dean Talbot.

Thomson more like it. Gerca is a great player but would struggle to make it into the Parks midfield. Heard they picked up a few from North Ballarat in the VFL and Daniel Lowther is also playing. They had a few more big names but can't quite remember.

Also, Barwon Heads (like everyone knows) has picked up Matt Kershaw and Ben Patrick, along with fellow Lara players Danny Hughes and John O'Brien!!

[Vaughany86]

sorry, but i carn't see this happening as local clubs already have enough two's players

Lol... Fair point!

[Presti_is_god]

Thomson more like it. Gerca is a great player but would struggle to make it into the Parks midfield. Heard they picked up a few from North Ballarat in the VFL and Daniel Lowther is also playing. They had a few more big names but can't quite remember.

Also, Barwon Heads (like everyone knows) has picked up Matt Kershaw and Ben Patrick, along with fellow Lara players Danny Hughes and John O'Brien!!

Lara made really bad decision sacking Shane Stone. we didnt make finals but we didnt have a great team either and they used Shane as a fall guy and alot of the players didnt like that and left.

[poogsta]

Lara made really bad decision sacking Shane Stone. we didnt make finals but we didnt have a great team either and they used Shane as a fall guy and alot of the players didnt like that and left.

yer, lara will struggle for a few years now. have lost some key players over the last two seasons and will need to rebuild with the younger players at the club.

[sandysnap]

Rumour has Matt Jovanovic has signed with Grovedale?

[Vaughany86]

I hear that Brent Grigc has been sacked from Bell Park. Bell Post Hill are chasing him but need to scrap up enough money for him. Also, Tom Hall (North Shore) is having chats with BPH.

[sandysnap]

Does anyone know wat the go is wif drysadale, do they hav a coach yet?
Who hav Newcombe gained and lost?
Is it true Matt Bruhun and ricky O'Toole hav signed wif newcombe yet?

[Vaughany86]

Does anyone know wat the go is wif drysadale, do they hav a coach yet?
Who hav Newcombe gained and lost?
Is it true Matt Bruhun and ricky O'Toole hav signed wif newcombe yet?

Drysdale have picked up Tony Saltamarchia as coach... I think. Don't know about Ricky but I hear that Barry is playing for either Portarlington or coach for Horsham.

[Flat Track Bully]

Drysdale have picked up Tony Saltamarchia as coach... I think. Don't know about Ricky but I hear that Barry is playing for either Portarlington or coach for Horsham.

Saltalamacchia...I like the fact they just shortened to it to Salta...

Also, from what I can gather Barry O'Toole has been playing cricket with St.Leonards, which could relate to playing football with Port...

Is Langsworth going around with Port again?

[chimp44]

I thought I read earlier that Simon Nelis is coaching Drysdale !!!!!!!!!

Also heard a whisper that Leigh McCorkell will be leaving Grovedale........apparently he might end up with Newcomb, playing along side his buddy Matt Bruhn !!!!!

[Whispers]

Noticed Tony Brown made a few runs for Leopold's first on the weekend. Huge upset over BPH! Wondering peoples opinion on young players making the step up to seniors this year? Players like Adam Marsland, Harrison Spurling, Kane Smith, Simon Kenny...

[Grimmett]

Drysdale have picked up Tony Saltamarchia as coach... I think. Don't know about Ricky but I hear that Barry is playing for either Portarlington or coach for Horsham.

Barry O'Toole coaching in Horsham? Not something that is known of in the Wimmera. All the WFL clubs already have coaching appointments made and he is not one. Would he be interested in coaching a minor league team in the Horsham District FL?

[lions_man1]

Barry O'Toole coaching in Horsham? Not something that is known of in the Wimmera. All the WFL clubs already have coaching appointments made and he is not one. Would he be interested in coaching a minor league team in the Horsham District FL?

Doubt it, Barry is all about money money money $$$$$$$$

[lions_man1]

Barry O'Toole coaching in Horsham? Not something that is known of in the Wimmera. All the WFL clubs already have coaching appointments made and he is not one. Would he be interested in coaching a minor league team in the Horsham District FL?

BIG NEWS JUST IN!!! Barry is doing neither...He is playing at Newcomb!!

[sticks25]

Hi guys, does anyone know of a player called Josh Martin?I think he played at Torquay.Apparently on the move.

[Whispers]

Joeys up the duff. No Matt or Jacko Bolton and no Bell!! Vital young players gone. Good luck to them in the SANFL... bad luck joeys :( .....:D

[caveman]

Can anyone tell me about Belmont Lions for 2006?

[Whispers]

Geelong West Blue (GDFL) are on the rise. Recruited two blokes from NSW state league due to one of them being the nephew of an assistant coach. They come down in March I think so not much time to get settled but should dominate for the cheetahs. Releases a bit of pressure from Andrew Spengler's shoulders! Also chasing either Lindsay Smith or Tim Van Der Klooster from Ammos also... dunno how that will pan out though.. East Belmont/Brad Edwards is going to be similar to last year. Expect to see them on the bottom with Anakie again. Bannockburn has apparently picked up Alister Woods from GWSP and Tommy Hall from North Shore along with some other North Shorians and Corio players.

Also heard that Llyton Richards and Trav Agg are leaving South Barwon or even retiring. Leopold along with other obvious recruits (Brown, Wright, Loats maybe) have got Paul Messar and Adam Holland from Queenscliffe.

[The Hulkster]

Also chasing either Lindsay Smith or Tim Van Der Klooster from Ammos also... dunno how that will pan out though.
Can tell you that will not happen. Simple.

Good info on the other stuff though.

[Flat Track Bully]

Geelong West Blue (GDFL) are on the rise. Recruited two blokes from NSW state league due to one of them being the nephew of an assistant coach. They come down in March I think so not much time to get settled but should dominate for the cheetahs. Releases a bit of pressure from Andrew Spengler's shoulders! Also chasing either Lindsay Smith or Tim Van Der Klooster from Ammos also... dunno how that will pan out though.. East Belmont/Brad Edwards is going to be similar to last year. Expect to see them on the bottom with Anakie again. Bannockburn has apparently picked up Alister Woods from GWSP and Tommy Hall from North Shore along with some other North Shorians and Corio players.

Also heard that Llyton Richards and Trav Agg are leaving South Barwon or even retiring. Leopold along with other obvious recruits (Brown, Wright, Loats maybe) have got Paul Messar and Adam Holland from Queenscliffe.

So after 10 years, Leopold finally get their man in Adam "Leroy" Holland.

So Wright returns from another GFL club, but where are Purton and P.Sullivan.

[The Hulkster]

So after 10 years, Leopold finally get their man in Adam "Leroy" Holland.


He'll go real well in their twos.

[oinka]

So after 10 years, Leopold finally get their man in Adam "Leroy" Holland.

So Wright returns from another GFL club, but where are Purton and P.Sullivan.


Adam Holland is contracted to Queenscliff as is Paul Messer so therefore cannot play anywhere but Queenscliff. Holland met with Queenscliff on Wednesday night and will be playing at Queenscliff if he wants to play footy at all. There seems to be alot of talk coming out of Leopold and most of it is crap.

[oinka]

Hi guys, does anyone know of a player called Josh Martin?I think he played at Torquay.Apparently on the move.


Josh had a few injuries last year. He is nothing special but goes okay. He has been at Torquay the lasy couple of years.

[oinka]

Can anyone confirm the rumour that Skrobolak has been given the flick from Torquay.

[The Hulkster]

Can anyone confirm the rumour that Skrobolak has been given the flick from Torquay.
I heard that rumour a while ago but there hasnt been anything in the paper, he got them to the granny so he did a good job. I assume he is still coaching.

[Whispers]

I heard Skrobolak and a few other Torquay players played up a bit after the Grand Final last year! Could be a reason why he might be given the flick....

[The Hulkster]

I looked on the Torquay website and it has a pic of the players at pre season training and he appears to be in the pic.
http://www.torquaytigers.com.au/

Thats him in the middle i think. Assuming the is this year.

[Flat Track Bully]

Adam Holland is contracted to Queenscliff as is Paul Messer so therefore cannot play anywhere but Queenscliff. Holland met with Queenscliff on Wednesday night and will be playing at Queenscliff if he wants to play footy at all. There seems to be alot of talk coming out of Leopold and most of it is crap.

Not that I care either way, but if Adam is contracted to the 'Coutas and wants to play with Leopold, he would get their on appeal..

Why? He'd argue a step up in competition. It has worked before and will wrk again.

And as for country footy contracts...not worth the paper they are written on.

[Whispers]

Well.. I was speaking to someone at Leopold and they said that Adam Holland went to Leopold and Paul Messar followed. Thing is that Paul Messar needs to get a clearance from St. Joeys because he was at Q'Cliffe for a one year contract and the negotiate with Joeys for a longer contract at Q'Cliffe, go back to Joeys or go to another club. I'm 95 percent sure that both players have signed with Leopold because they agreed on the contract, they just needed a signature.

[oinka]

Not that I care either way, but if Adam is contracted to the 'Coutas and wants to play with Leopold, he would get their on appeal..

Why? He'd argue a step up in competition. It has worked before and will wrk again.

And as for country footy contracts...not worth the paper they are written on.
Flat track bully do you actually know what you are talking about. i have a relative that sits on the appeals board and he has informed me that the only way a player can loose an appeal is if he owes the club he is trying to leave money or property or he is contracted which is the case with Adam Holland. It is common knowledge that the GFL is a better standard across the board than the BFL but the simple fact is that they both have the same standings as major leagues which is all the appeal board looks at so your argument is wrong in this case although it doesnt matter because he is contracted. A contract is a legal binding document and thats how the appeal board will look at it.

[bossco]

Not that I care either way, but if Adam is contracted to the 'Coutas and wants to play with Leopold, he would get their on appeal..

Why? He'd argue a step up in competition. It has worked before and will wrk again.

And as for country footy contracts...not worth the paper they are written on.

Won't be any need for appeals. Heard Holland has been training at Queenscliff and will be playing there. The bloke will still dominate BFL with a team that will most likely make finals. Why would he go to a club like Leopold who have recruited 3 good players only and where everyone is talking premierships. They have a long long way to go.

[Sammy D]

Don't know if this has already been posted, but heard from a reliable source that Luke Buckland is going to the SANFL and not to South Barwon

[The Hulkster]

Don't know if this has already been posted, but heard from a reliable source that Luke Buckland is going to the SANFL and not to South Barwon
Really, doesn't surprise me, but it was reported he had signed with South. Good luck to him, was stiff at Geelong.

[lions_man1]

...and where everyone is talking premierships.

Maybe the same people who are talking about Leopold taking a flag, work at the Sports section in the Geelong Advertiser, when Geelong win a game...:D

[oinka]

Maybe the same people who are talking about Leopold taking a flag, work at the Sports section in the Geelong Advertiser, when Geelong win a game...:D

I think u might be onto something lions man. they r full of it.

[sandysnap]

[quote=bossco]Heard Holland has been training at Queenscliff and will be playing there. The bloke will still dominate BFL with a team that will most likely make finals.quote]

Queenscliff r the same every year, make up the numbers. Don't recruit many players and if they do they lose players so i cant c this club movin forward moment, As 4 Holland, he isnt a match winner nor does he dominate a game, Messer is probably the only match winner in the side. For Queenscliff 2 do anywell they shouldnt kick 15 metres sideways 2 Primmer all the time that wont win u games.

[oinka]

[quote=bossco]Heard Holland has been training at Queenscliff and will be playing there. The bloke will still dominate BFL with a team that will most likely make finals.quote]

Queenscliff r the same every year, make up the numbers. Don't recruit many players and if they do they lose players so i cant c this club movin forward moment, As 4 Holland, he isnt a match winner nor does he dominate a game, Messer is probably the only match winner in the side. For Queenscliff 2 do anywell they shouldnt kick 15 metres sideways 2 Primmer all the time that wont win u games.

When was the last time u seen them play sandy snap or r u just talking out of your arse. They dont spend ******** loads of money like a lot of others and were very , very unlucky not to finish 3rd last year. they have improved every year for the past 6 years which is much better than being around for 2 years and then being ********house for the next 5 like alot of clubs we could mention. My spies tell me they have recruited very well this year and are very hungry to do well. Messer only played about 8 games last year and played 2 good ones. Far from match winner status. Holland was very good and has been for a long time. only time will tell i spose. U seem to know a fair bit about them with your post so what iss your connection to queenscliff.

[crudbucket]

Flat track bully do you actually know what you are talking about. i have a relative that sits on the appeals board and he has informed me that the only way a player can loose an appeal is if he owes the club he is trying to leave money or property or he is contracted which is the case with Adam Holland. It is common knowledge that the GFL is a better standard across the board than the BFL but the simple fact is that they both have the same standings as major leagues which is all the appeal board looks at so your argument is wrong in this case although it doesnt matter because he is contracted. A contract is a legal binding document and thats how the appeal board will look at it.

You would be surprised how many club contracts turn out to be written by someone without any legal background in or around the club who reckons he's smart enough to draw up a contract, indeed, a great many contracts do not have any legal or qualified input what so ever.
Many of them unintentionally end up trying to deny a player or a Club's common law rights, and quite rightly end up getting laughed out of the appeals room when the time comes.

And on another point, I think you'll find out that FTB DOES know what he's talking about ..

[The Hulkster]

[QUOTE=sandysnap]

When was the last time u seen them play sandy snap or r u just talking out of your arse. They dont spend ******** loads of money like a lot of others and were very , very unlucky not to finish 3rd last year. they have improved every year for the past 6 years which is much better than being around for 2 years and then being ********house for the next 5 like alot of clubs we could mention. My spies tell me they have recruited very well this year and are very hungry to do well. Messer only played about 8 games last year and played 2 good ones. Far from match winner status. Holland was very good and has been for a long time. only time will tell i spose. U seem to know a fair bit about them with your post so what iss your connection to queenscliff.
Queenscliff have always been an honest side who are always very competitive. They were a bit unlucky last year. You are correct they probably do not spend heaps of money on players, but until they do they will have to be satisfied with only just making the finals, not winning premierships. Its unfortunate that money can buy premierships, just ask Newcomb, but thats the way country footy is. But they are a respected side and Steve Clark is a good coach.

[sandysnap]

[quote=sandysnap]

When was the last time u seen them play sandy snap or r u just talking out of your arse. They dont spend ******** loads of money like a lot of others and were very , very unlucky not to finish 3rd last year. they have improved every year for the past 6 years which is much better than being around for 2 years and then being ********house for the next 5 like alot of clubs we could mention. My spies tell me they have recruited very well this year and are very hungry to do well. Messer only played about 8 games last year and played 2 good ones. Far from match winner status. Holland was very good and has been for a long time. only time will tell i spose. U seem to know a fair bit about them with your post so what iss your connection to queenscliff.

My connection 2 Queenscliff is that i hav seen them play 4 years, played against them and know a few of their players quite well. As for bein up 4 2 years then house 4 the next 5 years take a look at ocean grove's record ova the last 13 years.

[oinka]

You would be surprised how many club contracts turn out to be written by someone without any legal background in or around the club who reckons he's smart enough to draw up a contract, indeed, a great many contracts do not have any legal or qualified input what so ever.
Many of them unintentionally end up trying to deny a player or a Club's common law rights, and quite rightly end up getting laughed out of the appeals room when the time comes.

And on another point, I think you'll find out that FTB DOES know what he's talking about ..

i take your point and agree with you but I am talking about the standard victorian country football league contract which is already written for you which is legally binding as long as you stick to its format and dont change anything. I can only go off the advice i was given from someone who sits on the appeals board.
In regards to FTB knowing what he was talking about i was referring to whether or not he knew about contracts or had experiences with them. Not his knowledge of football in general.

[oinka]

[quote=oinka]

My connection 2 Queenscliff is that i hav seen them play 4 years, played against them and know a few of their players quite well. As for bein up 4 2 years then house 4 the next 5 years take a look at ocean grove's record ova the last 13 years.

No worries. Hulkster makes a very valid point which has been raised before in regards to money. I agree u do have to spend the money or be content just to be competetive which is what has happened in Queenscliff case. In Ocean Grove case they spent a fortune to get their success and were even unable to pay their yearly fees to the competition for half a dozen years. You only have to look at them the last couple of years when they have stopped spending and had to go with youth. Damian Clark done a fantastic job with them in 2004 but 2005 is testament to the arguement. Who do you know from Queenscliff and what is their opinion on where they are at.

[Flat Track Bully]

Geelong Advertiser
Friday, January 20
JAY CLARK

ONE of the fiercest debates in local football will be finally settled in May when the GFL and BFL clash in an under-25 rep game.
Football Geelong yesterday confirmed that it will pit the GFL's finest young talent against the best of the Bellarine during the bye round on Saturday, May 20, probably at Skilled Stadium.

It promises to be one of the most long-awaited grudge matches in years, as for many pundits it will finally decide which league's standard is superior after decades of debate.

Is it just me...but does Jay Clark (as with other Geelong Addy journo's who write local footy...Simeon Bennett who wrote last year that Glenn Keast coach North Shore's in all of their 6 straight between 1995-2000) have little idea.

In 1979 the Geelong Football League became the strongest league with its formation, bringing togther the BEST GDFL teams of the time. (North Shore, St.Mary's, Grovedale, N&C et al). Since then there has been NO debate on the stronger league. The debate has been between the GDFL abd BFL. I've lived in Geelong, Albury and Shepparton, and when the topic comes to the strongest football league in country Victoria, the GFL, O and M and GV are the three leagues consistently mentioned. I've never heard anybody mention the BFL.

The GFL started in 1979, and was immediately granted major league status, and have in that time won half a dozen country titles, that didn't come until around a decade later for the BFL, who have won a very ordinary division three title in the mid 1990's, and made the most of hosting last year.

Also, how does an under 25 game give a true indication?

Thoughts?

[The Hulkster]

Will be very interesting but i suspect the GFL will win easy. But you never know. BFL will be trying to prove a point.

[lions_man1]

I doubt it very much that the BFL side could win this match, but you never know...The GFL will be a pretty good force though...

[bomber5]

Can anyone tell me how St. Joeys big man Daniel Madden went this year?

[Therussian]

Can anyone tell me how St. Joeys big man Daniel Madden went this year?


Bomber5. It depends on who you ask this question to.
If you ask any run of the mill supporter they will tell you 'the chief' is rather rotund and lazy, but with good tap ability, and a rather large mouth.
If you ask Dan himself he will surely tell you that he was robbed of the comp b&f and realistically should have been drafted 8 years ago,
Dan has a very high opinion of himself and refers to himself as 'the handle' because he is always carrying teams.
if you ask me it should be 'the hambuglar!'

the crafty theif who eats hambugers from the mcdonalds chain.

[Whispers]

Can anyone tell me how St. Joeys big man Daniel Madden went this year?

Don't think he played that many games... can't recall him being in the best for most of the year. Too heavy to be a ruckman!!

[benrey_demons]

Joe McLean (playing) and Chris "puffy" Taylor (non-playing) named Drysdale Senior Coaches

[lions_man1]

Joe McLean (playing) and Chris "puffy" Taylor (non-playing) named Drysdale Senior Coaches

Any news on players leaving/coming into the club benny??

[Therussian]

Don't think he played that many games... can't recall him being in the best for most of the year. Too heavy to be a ruckman!!

He's too heavy to be a hippo too.

[lions_man1]

He's too heavy to be a hippo too.

Thats a bit harsh, I think he is a good player...just not as good as might say he is, and indeed HE might think/say he is also!!

[Rayza]

Geelong Advertiser
Friday, January 20
JAY CLARK

ONE of the fiercest debates in local football will be finally settled in May when the GFL and BFL clash in an under-25 rep game.
Football Geelong yesterday confirmed that it will pit the GFL's finest young talent against the best of the Bellarine during the bye round on Saturday, May 20, probably at Skilled Stadium.

It promises to be one of the most long-awaited grudge matches in years, as for many pundits it will finally decide which league's standard is superior after decades of debate.

Is it just me...but does Jay Clark (as with other Geelong Addy journo's who write local footy...Simeon Bennett who wrote last year that Glenn Keast coach North Shore's in all of their 6 straight between 1995-2000) have little idea.

In 1979 the Geelong Football League became the strongest league with its formation, bringing togther the BEST GDFL teams of the time. (North Shore, St.Mary's, Grovedale, N&C et al). Since then there has been NO debate on the stronger league. The debate has been between the GDFL abd BFL. I've lived in Geelong, Albury and Shepparton, and when the topic comes to the strongest football league in country Victoria, the GFL, O and M and GV are the three leagues consistently mentioned. I've never heard anybody mention the BFL.

The GFL started in 1979, and was immediately granted major league status, and have in that time won half a dozen country titles, that didn't come until around a decade later for the BFL, who have won a very ordinary division three title in the mid 1990's, and made the most of hosting last year.

Also, how does an under 25 game give a true indication?

Thoughts?

I think it does for sure it will give us a fair Indication where both comps are heading in saying that i think the GFL will smash them off the park with the likes off Newtown & North Sore's young guns Getting around, I dont think the BFL has the depth the the GFL has

[The Hulkster]

Any news so far on pre season training, most clubs have begun now, it is the time to start seeing who is training where.

[Whispers]

Grovedale's Jereomy Larkham has been signed by Torin Bakers Camperdown. Also Geelong West Blue is set to play 5 games at West Oval this year and then set to play all their games at West Oval come 2007. In the 5 games this year, they may even hold a night match.

[The Hulkster]

Grovedale's Jereomy Larkham has been signed by Torin Bakers Camperdown. Also Geelong West Blue is set to play 5 games at West Oval this year and then set to play all their games at West Oval come 2007. In the 5 games this year, they may even hold a night match.
Is that because they are redeveloping Blue West's ground? Gee i hope that West Oval copes with the volume.

Or is this a genuine ground share permanently.

[Whispers]

Is that because they are redeveloping Blue West's ground? Gee i hope that West Oval copes with the volume.

Or is this a genuine ground share permanently.

The council own Bakers Oval and "need" the ground for residential and other buildings, so really, within two years, West Blue won't have a ground and thats why they are trialing at West Oval. It could possibely become a shared ground but the problem West Blue face is that they may not be able to afford the lease of the West Oval. This may force them to play at surrounding grounds such as Drew Reserve or Elderslie Reserve because the expenses wouldn't be as high. Sadly in my opinion, its just another step to Blue West folding....

[The Hulkster]

Sadly in my opinion, its just another step to Blue West folding....
I tend to agree with you there.

[Whispers]

While we are on the topic of clubs folding, what previous Geelong clubs have folded or merged? Geelong West and St. Peters is the obvious one. Barwon and some one else formed Sth Barwon. Any more??

[The Hulkster]

It was Barwon and Belmont that folded and became Sth Barwon.

East Belmont became the Belmont Lions but they didnt fold.

Portarlington bacame Portarlington/St Leonards for 1 season before St Leonards folded.

Leigh Districts folded and reformed a number of years later and are now known as Inverleigh.

Thats all i can think of.