A Section Amateur Football

[ultimate hater]

OTP and Scribe just slipping away from the huge peloton behind them...

[NBULTY]

Having said that, I have my doubts about them being able to put together a competitive enough unit this week against SBMT, unless there are a few coming back that I am unaware of.[/quote]


Who's going to go in as the underdog? Collegians red hot favourites this week, even with a few injuries. SBMT still have plenty of injuries worries. Any win by them at the minute is simply a bonus.

[BrianSpeaking]

That was a real disgrace. For a bloke like Clint Harris to not be able to get back up, then you know he's been hit hard. Those Scotch supporters abusing a bloke coming off on a stretcher after being knocked out should be ashamed of themselves.
Thats why Scotch are the second most despised club in the VAFA behind the jackoffs. Front running fairy supporters who are also quick to kick their team if they arent playing well.

On other VAFA matters, saw one of the best A Section games I have watched in the last 10 years on Saturday between St Bedes and Old Brighton. Superb game full of higlights including the Tigers 3rd q comeback and the Tonners last 6 minute, 5 goal comeback.
Also saw one of the funniest things Ive seen with Pirrie making love to his dog, I think its name is scratch or 'snatch'(I hope not!) at 3/4 time. Can one of you OB lads enlighten us as to the relationship between man and dog?

[vafa guru]

Thats why Scotch are the second most despised club in the VAFA behind the jackoffs. Front running fairy supporters who are also quick to kick their team if they arent playing well.

On other VAFA matters, saw one of the best A Section games I have watched in the last 10 years on Saturday between St Bedes and Old Brighton. Superb game full of higlights including the Tigers 3rd q comeback and the Tonners last 6 minute, 5 goal comeback.
Also saw one of the funniest things Ive seen with Pirrie making love to his dog, I think its name is scratch or 'snatch'(I hope not!) at 3/4 time. Can one of you OB lads enlighten us as to the relationship between man and dog?


Brian,

I couldn't get to the game but I hear it was a cracker. whats your take on both sides chances this year? i haven't seen either play unfortunately.
VG

[Penski]

Who's going to go in as the underdog? Collegians red hot favourites this week, even with a few injuries. SBMT still have plenty of injuries worries. Any win by them at the minute is simply a bonus.

It really depends on the side that Collegians will be able to put on the park. If, as i suspect, they have up to 9-10 walk up starters missing, i dont think they will have the cattle to maintain their undefeated record.

Having said that, all players that have stepped up so far this season have performed admirably, and either way this should be a cracking match.

[ultimate hater]

Thats why Scotch are the second most despised club in the VAFA behind the jackoffs. Front running fairy supporters who are also quick to kick their team if they arent playing well.

On other VAFA matters, saw one of the best A Section games I have watched in the last 10 years on Saturday between St Bedes and Old Brighton. Superb game full of higlights including the Tigers 3rd q comeback and the Tonners last 6 minute, 5 goal comeback.
Also saw one of the funniest things Ive seen with Pirrie making love to his dog, I think its name is scratch or 'snatch'(I hope not!) at 3/4 time. Can one of you OB lads enlighten us as to the relationship between man and dog?

yes brian, that dog goes everywhere with him, name is scrappy i believe... its a very funny thing indeed that dog.. knows where the change rooms are, the boundary line, when each qtr finishes, where the canteen is etc etc.. i dont think its missed a game in over 5 years!

[soupsey]

yes brian, that dog goes everywhere with him, name is scrappy i believe... its a very funny thing indeed that dog.. knows where the change rooms are, the boundary line, when each qtr finishes, where the canteen is etc etc.. i dont think its missed a game in over 5 years!

This thread is now officially rubbish. Rubbish topics and rubbish posts.
See youse all later towards finals time when it becomes interesting again!!!!:thumbsd:

Soupsey out.

[JG Hornet]

This thread is now officially rubbish. Rubbish topics and rubbish posts.
See youse all later towards finals time when it becomes interesting again!!!!:thumbsd:

Soupsey out.


I actually liked it. Pirrie and his dog. Yep, thumbs up. Reminds me of the time a guy rocked up to our footy club and played with us in a praccy game against Strathmore. Poor guy's playing back pocket and going all right until he was attacked by a pit bull at quarter time and almost mauled half to death. Never saw him again.
So thumbs up to Pirrie and Snappy!

[Paul Kaos]

This thread is now officially rubbish. Rubbish topics and rubbish posts.
See youse all later towards finals time when it becomes interesting again!!!!:thumbsd:

Soupsey out.

Don't be shy then Soupsey.............get the thread back on track!

[ultimate hater]

sorry soupsey...

please bring it back to your lofty standards of talking tripe about N. Buckley heading down to OX's...

[BrianSpeaking]

I actually liked it. Pirrie and his dog. Yep, thumbs up. Reminds me of the time a guy rocked up to our footy club and played with us in a praccy game against Strathmore. Poor guy's playing back pocket and going all right until he was attacked by a pit bull at quarter time and almost mauled half to death. Never saw him again.
So thumbs up to Pirrie and Snappy!
Horn, I thought it was very funny, one of the funnier things I have seen for a while, the gun player and his sidekick.
As far as the clubs go, St Bedes travelling nicely just looking to firstly win enough games to stay in A Section whilst Brighton are very strong around the ball, much like Old Scotch. OB will certainly be up there this year.
A Section from what I have seen this year appears to be heading back to the lofty hights of 5 years ago, whilst the gulf between it and B Section appears to be lengthening again, which is good for VAFA footy.

[Max Leader]

Horn, I thought it was very funny, one of the funnier things I have seen for a while, the gun player and his sidekick.
As far as the clubs go, St Bedes travelling nicely just looking to firstly win enough games to stay in A Section whilst Brighton are very strong around the ball, much like Old Scotch. OB will certainly be up there this year.
A Section from what I have seen this year appears to be heading back to the lofty hights of 5 years ago, whilst the gulf between it and B Section appears to be lengthening again, which is good for VAFA footy.

BS,

Maybe its time we applaud M Sholly and R Evans for the current standard due to the ability of clubs to recruit ex AFL/VFL players into the fold. Granted many good player has left the comp, but after an analysis of which clubs have the most ex AFL/VFL or players currently floating between VFL and VAFA, there is a direct correlation to the no. of players and the teams position on the ladder.

Coll - Lots
OS - Many
St. Bedes - Lots
OX - Lots
UB - Several
OB - Less
OI - If there lucky 1
OT - At best 2
UBla - Pask and Bolton
De La - Rayson, Gotch and maybe one other

The overall standard is good, but there is a big differnce between the top and bottom clubs skill level (assessed over a full 4 quarters).

Thanks MS and RE

[JG Hornet]

BS,

Maybe its time we applaud M Sholly and R Evans for the current standard due to the ability of clubs to recruit ex AFL/VFL players into the fold. Granted many good player has left the comp, but after an analysis of which clubs have the most ex AFL/VFL or players currently floating between VFL and VAFA, there is a direct correlation to the no. of players and the teams position on the ladder.

Coll - Lots
OS - Many
St. Bedes - Lots
OX - Lots
UB - Several
OB - Less
OI - If there lucky 1
OT - At best 2
UBla - Pask and Bolton
De La - Rayson, Gotch and maybe one other

The overall standard is good, but there is a big differnce between the top and bottom clubs skill level (assessed over a full 4 quarters).

Thanks MS and RE

Agree – in 12 months, the standard has definitely picked up with the top six teams or so. Much bigger gulf between good and bad this year however.

[ohh_you_beauty]

BS,

Maybe its time we applaud M Sholly and R Evans for the current standard due to the ability of clubs to recruit ex AFL/VFL players into the fold. Granted many good player has left the comp, but after an analysis of which clubs have the most ex AFL/VFL or players currently floating between VFL and VAFA, there is a direct correlation to the no. of players and the teams position on the ladder.

Coll - Lots
OS - Many
St. Bedes - Lots
OX - Lots
UB - Several
OB - Less
OI - If there lucky 1
OT - At best 2
UBla - Pask and Bolton
De La - Rayson, Gotch and maybe one other

The overall standard is good, but there is a big differnce between the top and bottom clubs skill level (assessed over a full 4 quarters).

Thanks MS and RE

name names?

[BrianSpeaking]

BS,

Maybe its time we applaud M Sholly and R Evans for the current standard due to the ability of clubs to recruit ex AFL/VFL players into the fold.
Maxxy, you are a little misguided in your comments. AFL/VFL/SANFL players were always automatically granted re-instatement as long as they hadnt detoured via a money club like Balwyn. The Sholly folly was created to allow $$$ players from $$$ clubs into the comp, a rule I dont like.

[vafa60]

BS,

Maybe its time we applaud M Sholly and R Evans for the current standard due to the ability of clubs to recruit ex AFL/VFL players into the fold. Granted many good player has left the comp, but after an analysis of which clubs have the most ex AFL/VFL or players currently floating between VFL and VAFA, there is a direct correlation to the no. of players and the teams position on the ladder.

Coll - Lots
OS - Many
St. Bedes - Lots
OX - Lots
UB - Several
OB - Less
OI - If there lucky 1
OT - At best 2
UBla - Pask and Bolton
De La - Rayson, Gotch and maybe one other

The overall standard is good, but there is a big differnce between the top and bottom clubs skill level (assessed over a full 4 quarters).

Thanks MS and RE


Which is more out of 'lots' and 'many'. And what does 'less' mean? Less than several?

[MISTER X]

It was an absolute disgrace... Clint Harris is probably the toughest bloke at collegians, he was knocked out cold in a marking contest and his eye brow was hanging down at his cheek, he requires plastic surgery. The game was stopped for about 5 minutes as he was carried off. The tool in the tartan hat and tweed jacket that was abusing him as he lay on the stretcher should be ashamed of himself... this sort of stuff happens with juiced up fans in the southern league and doesn't/shouldn't happen in our comp.

Should be a belta at headquarters on saturday with the tigers hosting the lions, the lions have a few injury concerns although may be getting a few back. Any injuries to speak of down at brindisi st?

typical from supporters on the sidelines.... i bet you this bloke sleeps with the lights on,,,, Scotch fag

[Plumber]

It really depends on the side that Collegians will be able to put on the park. If, as i suspect, they have up to 9-10 walk up starters missing, i dont think they will have the cattle to maintain their undefeated record.

Having said that, all players that have stepped up so far this season have performed admirably, and either way this should be a cracking match.

Penski you nuffy, I'm sick of reading "10-15 players to come back into the side", give it a rest for f*cks sake. How about you stop belittling the blokes getting the job done at the moment as being mere part-timers.

Every club has injuries, but only certain clubs seem to want to constantly remind us of their plight. Are you trying to float an excuse early in case your club goes to water once again this year?

[Penski]

Penski you nuffy, I'm sick of reading "10-15 players to come back into the side", give it a rest for f*cks sake. How about you stop belittling the blokes getting the job done at the moment as being mere part-timers.

Every club has injuries, but only certain clubs seem to want to constantly remind us of their plight. Are you trying to float an excuse early in case your club goes to water once again this year?

Nuffy??! Hit the wines too hard last night did we? not feeling at our best this morning?

My post highlights the fact that there is more depth at the Lions than people were saying after the first few rounds, that those that have come up have perfomed well, which is the point of the post. (Gee, nothing about belittling anyone there that I can see)

Do i need to type a little slower for you next time so you can keep up?

How about you go trolling elsewhere for a while.

[I just love my footy]

so, where do we stand this year so far?
is there a changing of the guard at the top?

are St. Bedes the real thing?
Have Scotch proven themselves yet?
Are Brighton no chance?
De La and Uni Blacks Gone?

Plenty of questions so far, and noone seems to be able to answer them yet. Lets take a closer look at these questions, and see if we can come up with where A Grade stands.

Collegians - are they the best? on paper yes, but Scotch gave them a huge run on the weekend minus Houlihan, McRae, Thompson and one or two others. Stop Watts and they are done? Not necessarily, because they also have Stone amongst others.

St. Bedes - got beaten by Scotch, but have carried all others before them. Have stood up well in the heat of A Grade aside from Anzac Day. Anstey is class as is Wintle the ruckman. How far can they go?

Scotch - where have they come from? Steven Lawrence has been wonderful, and McRae is a great addition. Can they continue? Played well against Collegians after a very slow start. They appear to be the real thing.

Xav's - typical slow start. will always be working themselves into things the longer the season goes on. Fleming is very good, and Lethlean appears to have got things right. Can they chalenge? Write them off at your peril.

Uni Blues - Gleeson, Lowcock, and the usual suspects have been joined by a couple of U19's who appear to be capable of playing senior football. Kanis will back his players all the way, sometimes to his detriment. They will be a threat however.

Brighton - played a cracker against St. Bedes on the weekend, yet still lost. Are they right at the top of their game? HUGE ruckman, but have lost a couple of key players from last year. Still got question marks hanging over them.

Ivanhoe - not much known. Heta is still there, but Hope is a huge loss. They will do well to stay up in A Grade, but appear to be better than some teams below them.

Trinity - New coach, but not making a massive difference. have a couple of class players, but will they be good enough to keep them from the drop? They will need to be at their best to avoid it.

Uni Blacks - were supposed to be another glamour team coming to A Grade. Pask and Bolton were going to be the "X" Factor. This is yet to happen. Coach allegedly under the pump with a rumour he may be on the way out already. Struggling and probably in the box seat to be relegated at this early stage.

De La - Gone? can we call it this early? Probably not. But they will have to improve. For a club whose U19 have won the past 2 Premier Grade premierships, they should be doing a lot better. Where are all the kids going?

These are merely questions that probably need looking at and disecting from both sides. Lets look at them realistically and work through. This is not a hammering of any club, i believe this is a fair assessment of where each club currently sits. There is no malice or nastiness in it, i have merely observed what is happening from a neutral point of view

[ultimate hater]

Ok. I am biased, but then again, everyone is.. remember, this is only MY opinion..

so, where do we stand this year so far?
is there a changing of the guard at the top?

are St. Bedes the real thing? yes, good a-grade side, but not premiership contenders
Have Scotch proven themselves yet? no.
Are Brighton no chance? yes they are
De La and Uni Blacks Gone? yes.

Plenty of questions so far, and noone seems to be able to answer them yet. Lets take a closer look at these questions, and see if we can come up with where A Grade stands.

Collegians - are they the best? on paper yes, but Scotch gave them a huge run on the weekend minus Houlihan, McRae, Thompson and one or two others. Stop Watts and they are done? Not necessarily, because they also have Stone amongst others. - can be beaten, but yes, clearly the team to beat this year.. you'll have to play very well to beat them though..

St. Bedes - got beaten by Scotch, but have carried all others before them. Have stood up well in the heat of A Grade aside from Anzac Day. Anstey is class as is Wintle the ruckman. How far can they go? - top 4 possibly, but not premiership contenders..

Scotch - where have they come from? Steven Lawrence has been wonderful, and McRae is a great addition. Can they continue? Played well against Collegians after a very slow start. They appear to be the real thing. - same as above.. I think it will be out of st bedes and scotch to make top 4, and stbedes to take the honours..

Xav's - typical slow start. will always be working themselves into things the longer the season goes on. Fleming is very good, and Lethlean appears to have got things right. Can they chalenge? Write them off at your peril. - they'll be fine.. another finals series coming up.

Uni Blues - Gleeson, Lowcock, and the usual suspects have been joined by a couple of U19's who appear to be capable of playing senior football. Kanis will back his players all the way, sometimes to his detriment. They will be a threat however. - most likely just making up the numbers, but could cause a few upsets to throw around the top 4 towards the end.

Brighton - played a cracker against St. Bedes on the weekend, yet still lost. Are they right at the top of their game? HUGE ruckman, but have lost a couple of key players from last year. Still got question marks hanging over them. - didn't start as well as last season, due to half the team having interrupted pre-seasons.. will make top 4

Ivanhoe - not much known. Heta is still there, but Hope is a huge loss. They will do well to stay up in A Grade, but appear to be better than some teams below them. - same as uni blues.. i dont think they can challange the top, but will stay well away from relegation.

Trinity - New coach, but not making a massive difference. have a couple of class players, but will they be good enough to keep them from the drop? They will need to be at their best to avoid it. - on/off team.. can cause up upset here and there, but will be trying to avoid relegation for another year..

Uni Blacks - were supposed to be another glamour team coming to A Grade. Pask and Bolton were going to be the "X" Factor. This is yet to happen. Coach allegedly under the pump with a rumour he may be on the way out already. Struggling and probably in the box seat to be relegated at this early stage. - just seem to be a little bit off the pace each week... not quite there just yet, will head back down..

De La - Gone? can we call it this early? Probably not. But they will have to improve. For a club whose U19 have won the past 2 Premier Grade premierships, they should be doing a lot better. Where are all the kids going? - gone. even with their "ins" of last week still got worked..




please attack at will..

EDIT: the reference to "top 4" means the teams to play finals come seasons end.. not during the season..

[vafa guru]

Here are my answers - I haven't seen all these sides play so there are a few assumptions here:

Collegians - are they the best? on paper yes, but Scotch gave them a huge run on the weekend minus Houlihan, McRae, Thompson and one or two others. Stop Watts and they are done? Not necessarily, because they also have Stone amongst others. Clear flag favourites - may drop one or two but that is it. Stopping Watts a huge factor but he only kicked 4 on the weekend and they still won

St. Bedes - got beaten by Scotch, but have carried all others before them. Have stood up well in the heat of A Grade aside from Anzac Day. Anstey is class as is Wintle the ruckman. How far can they go?

Yet to see them play but results have been impressive. They said on the 'Ammos Show' that their best players in their thumping of OT were VFL releases. How far they go may depend on their availability

Scotch - where have they come from? Steven Lawrence has been wonderful, and McRae is a great addition. Can they continue? Played well against Collegians after a very slow start. They appear to be the real thing.

Not the hapless unit that a lot of people predicted pre-season. Can they keep it up? May battle if Lawrence gets injured - how many does Mcrae Play?

Xav's - typical slow start. will always be working themselves into things the longer the season goes on. Fleming is very good, and Lethlean appears to have got things right. Can they chalenge? Write them off at your peril.

Will play finals - and you know what they do in September.

Uni Blues - Gleeson, Lowcock, and the usual suspects have been joined by a couple of U19's who appear to be capable of playing senior football. Kanis will back his players all the way, sometimes to his detriment. They will be a threat however.

They run well (seen them a couple of times) but I'm not sure if they will be around come September. Are they big enough?

Brighton - played a cracker against St. Bedes on the weekend, yet still lost. Are they right at the top of their game? HUGE ruckman, but have lost a couple of key players from last year. Still got question marks hanging over them.

Gun midfield should see them win enough games to make the four

Ivanhoe - not much known. Heta is still there, but Hope is a huge loss. They will do well to stay up in A Grade, but appear to be better than some teams below them.

Hope is a huge loss - won't get relegated - mid table.

Trinity - New coach, but not making a massive difference. have a couple of class players, but will they be good enough to keep them from the drop? They will need to be at their best to avoid it.

I think they are in trouble.

Uni Blacks - were supposed to be another glamour team coming to A Grade. Pask and Bolton were going to be the "X" Factor. This is yet to happen. Coach allegedly under the pump with a rumour he may be on the way out already. Struggling and probably in the box seat to be relegated at this early stage.

the coach under the pump is just Brian Speaking stiring the pot. Thwy will do enough to stay up, just.

De La - Gone? can we call it this early? Probably not. But they will have to improve. For a club whose U19 have won the past 2 Premier Grade premierships, they should be doing a lot better. Where are all the kids going?

Word is that De La are already preparing for an assault on the B section Flag in 09. Best side they could have last week with some star VFL ins and still no result. Will bounce back with a bevy of young talent in coming years.

So finally;

top 4 :
Collegians
Brighton
Scoth
XAVS[B][I]

B section 09
OT
De la

[JG Hornet]

Could the Ultimate Hater tell me the last time Brighton beat De La? I know De La always fancy their chances against Brighton, no matter where they are on the ladder. Would be a major turn up I agree but they defnitely have their pet teams.
Now I'm no De la supporter, just in close cohorts with a number of their players. And we all remember a game in 2002, when SKOBS were 5-0 and De la were 0-5 and De la won and SKOB, bless them, were never quite the same again...

[ultimate hater]

Could the Ultimate Hater tell me the last time Brighton beat De La? I know De La always fancy their chances against Brighton, no matter where they are on the ladder. Would be a major turn up I agree but they defnitely have their pet teams.
Now I'm no De la supporter, just in close cohorts with a number of their players. And we all remember a game in 2002, when SKOBS were 5-0 and De la were 0-5 and De la won and SKOB, bless them, were never quite the same again...

you'd definately be going back a few years hornet.. my memory doesn't serve me too well, but we drew and had a loss last year. Didn't play each other the year before, and I think lost both (maybe 3 because of finals) games to them the year they went up.. That brings us to 2004 which I can't remember as thats as far as my memory can go unfortunately..

[canteencritic]

some class players is what is needed for the lower teams, OT would die for old boys Matt Greig (vermont) and Mark Passador (eagles, SA) to be roaming across the fwd line

[Scribe]

some class players is what is needed for the lower teams, OT would die for old boys Matt Greig (vermont) and Mark Passador (eagles, SA) to be roaming across the fwd line

Sadly, no amount of non-$$$ incentive will match what those lads have been getting for their efforts in the past 5 years. Both have decent jobs already, and are paid top dollar in their respective leagues.

Noticed one BIG CAT roaming around the 2nds forward line in his return from a knee reco.

He is the sort of class player the OTs need, so I'd expect him to step back in pretty soon if the knee's getting through game time.

[ultimate hater]

whats happened with Iezzi of OT fame?

I remember him ripping it up last year, and didn't he come 2nd in the league B&F even and he was 19? I would have thought they'd be expecting big things out of him.. the time i saw him play he didnt seem to be as on song as last year..

[Scribe]

whats happened with Iezzi of OT fame?

I remember him ripping it up last year, and didn't he come 2nd in the league B&F even and he was 19? I would have thought they'd be expecting big things out of him.. the time i saw him play he didnt seem to be as on song as last year..

Probably not in the forefront of most opposition coaches' plans in 2007, but a runner up in the league B&F might have resulted in him shooting to the top of the 'OT players to negate' list in 2008??

[Monkeyboy]

[quote=canteencritic;10997790]some class players is what is needed for the lower teams, OT would die for old boys Matt Greig (vermont) and Mark Passador (eagles, SA) to be roaming across the fwd line[/quote

Greig was a solid player at OTs. But could never do the damage in the AMMOS that he can at Vermont. Tells me a lot about the strength of the Ammos really!

[Bugsy Brown]

whats happened with Iezzi of OT fame?

I remember him ripping it up last year, and didn't he come 2nd in the league B&F even and he was 19? I would have thought they'd be expecting big things out of him.. the time i saw him play he didnt seem to be as on song as last year..

In fairness to Iezzi, he busted his ankle or foot over the summer and did very little pre-season, in fact was on crutches for most of the summer months. Will take him a while to get back into it i would think.

[SeymourLions]

Yet to see them play but results have been impressive. They said on the 'Ammos Show' that their best players in their thumping of OT were VFL releases. How far they go may depend on their availability


Whom were all 18 year old kids playing their first senior game for the club.

Wouldnt read too much into it.


If Phibbs can make it onto the track for St Bedes in the second half of the season, it will give the Tigers a massive boost.

Hes the best player at the club, by quite a margin.

[vafa60]

Whom were all 18 year old kids playing their first senior game for the club.

Wouldnt read too much into it.


If Phibbs can make it onto the track for St Bedes in the second half of the season, it will give the Tigers a massive boost.

Hes the best player at the club, by quite a margin.



Lol, using whom (totally incorrectly) to try to sound intelligent


In all seriousness I hope SBMT do well but don't quite make the finals, setting them up for a good run next year like Collegians this year. I'm tired of all these B Grade sides coming up and proclaiming themselves as champions in the first quarter and a bit of the season.
Note: I'm not referring to you Seymour, just to a bit of a general sentiment that has been coming from down that way.


Having said that, this is my tip for the ladder at the end of the year:
Coll
Xavs
SBMT
Scotch
Brighton
Blues
Ivanhoe
Trinity
Blacks
De La

But I would like to see Brighton replace SBMT and also Blacks jump over OT's - they've been flirting with relegation for so long now that it's time to pull the finger out and just go for it.

[God Yeah]

Whispers from De La indicate that Ben Mannix was seen on the track on tuesday night, straight into the ones and kick a bag.

When in trouble call in the big guns they always get the job done.

[Destination A Grade]

Whispers from De La indicate that Ben Mannix was seen on the track on tuesday night, straight into the ones and kick a bag.

When in trouble call in the big guns they always get the job done.

I thought they did that last week!!

[Blueboys11]

I thought they did that last week!!

Nah, that was OI with the inclusion of Chanz "the Rock" Crowley....

[diablo14]

My round 6 tips...

OB over DLS
OS over OI
Blues over Blacks
Coll over SBMT
OX over OT

Looks reasonably clear cut this week from where I sit, Tigers definitely a chance at headquarters on Saturday, but may just lack the tall timber to get the job done.

[simmer]

my simmering tips this week...

BeachBoys roll De La Soul 18 points
Scotchies over OI 20 points
Blues over Blacks 1 point
Lions over STBM 10 points
Xavs thump Trinity 60 points

[BrianSpeaking]

OB over DLS
OS over OI
Blues over Blacks
StBMT over Coll
OX over OT

Here come the The Tigers!!!

[Lance Burkhardt]

OB
OS
Blues
Coll
OX

BTW, Hater & OTP, now that you've set the precedent i'll cop zero on the chin for the other week.

Good luck.

[Penski]

OB
OS
UBlues
SBMT
OX

[Half Back]

OB
OS
UBlues
Coll
OX

[ultimate hater]

OB
OI
Blues
Coll
OX

I think STMB have a chance to knock off the violets, and good luck to them, but i think coll just have 1 too many class players in the wet on ball.. watts won't kick more than 3.

[river man]

OB over DLS
OS over OI
Blues over Blacks
Coll over SBMT
OX over OT

[ITSMYNAME]

Word is that both collegians and St bedes have lots of outs this week, around 4 from each i have heard. Massive injuires lists for both sides.

can we attribute these injuries to the hard grounds that these teams have?

good luck to all.

OB over De la
OI over OS
Blues over Blacks
Coll over SBMT
OX over OT

[Scribe]

OB
OS
Blues
Coll
OX

[Over The Post]

OB vs DLS - OB still sooking after last week, DLS ready to break the shackles
OS vs OI - Scotch to get up by a few goals
Blacks vs Blues - sentiment aside, Blues too proud to let Blacks in with a sniff
SBMT vs Coll - lots of bragging rights for the winner, I don't think StB are good enough just yet
OT vs OX - Xavs in a canter

Shitloads riding on this round, reputation to keep up and Frase breathing down my neck. Nasty feeling that picking De La will be my undoing. Two points clear or level pegging with Scribe? We'll know on Sunday...

[BrianSpeaking]

Watched a high quality game at EP today, St Bedes winning by 18 points after being in control most of the day, both sides with a lot of injuries but still a lot of quality running around. Other winners were OB, OS and Uni Blues, with Blacks managing just 1 goal for the game.

[ShinSplints]

GO THE TIGERS!!!!!

:D


what you sayin now snobs??

[yippa]

GO THE TIGERS!!!!!

:D


what you sayin now snobs??
Setting yourself up for a fall with qoutes like that stupid!

[Perty4]

St Bedes Flag Favourites

[mixfish]

some class players is what is needed for the lower teams, OT would die for old boys Matt Greig (vermont) and Mark Passador (eagles, SA) to be roaming across the fwd line
OT should approach Passador now, WILL return home to Vic at the end of this season

[Monkeyboy]

St Bedes Flag Favourites

Xavs - $2.80
Coll - $3.90
STBM - $6.00
Uni Blues - $8.00
Brighton - $16.00
Scotch - $40.00
Old Ivan - $5000.00
Old Trinity - $5000.00
Uni Blacks - $10000.00
De La - $10000.00

So...Nope!

[Axel1980]

Xavs - $2.80
Coll - $3.90
STBM - $6.00
Uni Blues - $8.00
Brighton - $16.00
Scotch - $40.00
Old Ivan - $5000.00
Old Trinity - $5000.00
Uni Blacks - $10000.00
De La - $10000.00

So...Nope!

Considering OS have beaten OB, UB and STBM i'd get on them at $40.

I have seen a number of teams this year and so far Coll, STBM & OS have been the most impressive, still not sure about Xav's, I have seen them against Coll (not very impressed with them that game) and OI where they dominated but as we all know they play the best footy when it counts. Should be a cracker at Toorak park this week

[Monkeyboy]

Considering OS have beaten OB, UB and STBM i'd get on them at $40.

I have seen a number of teams this year and so far Coll, STBM & OS have been the most impressive, still not sure about Xav's, I have seen them against Coll (not very impressed with them that game) and OI where they dominated but as we all know they play the best footy when it counts. Should be a cracker at Toorak park this week

Xavs are fearing the upcoming Scotch clash. Difference in class between the two teams is extrememly large Axelman. We all know it gets ugly when Scotchies run out agains the Xavs.

[Axel1980]

OS and Xavs is a few weeks away and OS have not had a win over them for a few seasons from memory! hope they can both field full strength teams as it should make for a big one.

[killerwasp]

Hopefully SB has quietened a bit of the arrogance at Collegians. Well done.

[Punch From Behind]

Hopefully SB has quietened a bit of the arrogance at Collegians. Well done.

a well deserved win by the boys from mentone, they adapted to the conditions and completely out played the lions all day.... st bedes inaccuracy made the score alot closer than the game really was. I doubted it, but it appears st bedes may be the real deal.

Not sure what arrogance you're referring to killer, besides nicho magic (who is a fool) i thought the boys from the trott seemed to be keeping a lid on things. Would you mind elaborating killerwasp? i am interested to know about the boys getting ahead of themselves, if they are.

[killerwasp]

a well deserved win by the boys from mentone, they adapted to the conditions and completely out played the lions all day.... st bedes inaccuracy made the score alot closer than the game really was. I doubted it, but it appears st bedes may be the real deal.

Not sure what arrogance you're referring to killer, besides nicho magic (who is a fool) i thought the boys from the trott seemed to be keeping a lid on things. Would you mind elaborating killerwasp? i am interested to know about the boys getting ahead of themselves, if they are.

Not on field if you get my drift. It the snide backbiters around the club. Have been there for years.

[on the trott]

not sure who your refering to Killerwasp.. Collegians have been very proud of the efforts this year, and why wouldn't they. Good win by Bedes on the weekend, did you noticed the 2nds got done by the "depth-less filled side Collegian seconds" as many have called them. Nicho magic is a spud no one at the club know's who he is but he doesnt speak for us all when you refer to the arrogance issue. If there is ppl being arrogant it isnt the players, very level headed bunch that don't let much out of the bag regarding being the best.

[ultimate hater]

stbedes 2's are just as depth-less.. nothing to write home about there OTT..

[Penski]

I'm just happy i finally tipped 5 from 5!!

[God Yeah]

Anyone shed some light on the reports from the Uni game on the weekend???

[river man]

GO THE TIGERS!!!!!

:D


what you sayin now snobs??

Thats awesome.....great work, keep that stuff coming. Maybe you could ask the scotchies where they got their premier and champion t-shirts made up prior to the 97 res GF in prepration for STBM grand final win this year..

[Over The Post]

http://railsimpro.com/junk/a0806.gif

Hmmm...

[Gary Groundwork]

Great win by the St Bedes in the battle of the big cats at HQ on the weekend. Conditions kept big Fergus relatively quiet but nothing should be taken away from the boys from Brindisi, a solid win against what seems to be the bench mark of the comp.
Hopefully they can maintain their current form for the rest of the season.
I think the loss will give the Lions a massive kick in the coight. Expect them to step it up to a new level when they return to Sportscover again next week. Could be a very long day for the Blacks.

[BrianSpeaking]

http://railsimpro.com/junk/a0806.gif

Hmmm...
Come on Sausage, you cant tip 0-5 one week and give up, at least have another crack.
Over The Post, can I suggest that when the lads have missed a week that you give them the away teams? Please go back to round one and see if any of the away teams won and credit me, as well as the other lads form the other rounds.

[Over The Post]

Lions a massive kick in the coight. Expect them to step it up to a new level when they return to Sportscover again next week. Could be a very long day for the Blacks.


It was going to be a very long day anyway, I'd suggest.

Oh and BS - it was previously mentioned about "filling in the gaps", I think the fairest way would be to give the same number of picks as the worst-performing tipster for that week. That way you don't accrue an unfair advantage.

Anyone disagree with that plan?

[BrianSpeaking]

Sounds fair, unless Sausage pulls out another 0.
Oh yeah, lets hope Warnie does make a comeback, Michael Vaughan has sounded like an OEG poster with his comments about next years Ashes, would be good to stick it right up em.

[saints]

Can anyone tell me how Trent Zantuck is going?

[Penski]

It was going to be a very long day anyway, I'd suggest.

Oh and BS - it was previously mentioned about "filling in the gaps", I think the fairest way would be to give the same number of picks as the worst-performing tipster for that week. That way you don't accrue an unfair advantage.

Anyone disagree with that plan?

Sounds good to me.

[Sausage roll]

Come on Sausage, you cant tip 0-5 one week and give up, at least have another crack.
Over The Post, can I suggest that when the lads have missed a week that you give them the away teams? Please go back to round one and see if any of the away teams won and credit me, as well as the other lads form the other rounds.

Ok Briza I will give it another crack this week. Can the blacks finally register a win?

Boy were you coping a caning on the B section thread. What did you say to deserve that?

BTW, did you read cardio's late night post on firday that was removed?

Incredible!

[Scribe]

Ok Briza I will give it another crack this week. Can the blacks finally register a win?

Boy were you coping a caning on the B section thread. What did you say to deserve that?

BTW, did you read cardio's late night post on firday that was removed?

Incredible!

I read it Saturday morning before going to the game.
Outstanding rant - not sure where it came from, as I haven't been keeping tabs on all things down bayside, but some stunning stuff indeed.

[harper]

I read it Saturday morning before going to the game.
Outstanding rant - not sure where it came from, as I haven't been keeping tabs on all things down bayside, but some stunning stuff indeed.

Didn't read it Frase but did it mention Beauy's senior coach?

[Over The Post]

Damn, I knew I should have cleaned my boots on Friday night instead of leaving it to the morning and missing out on the Post of the Year.*





* so far

[Scribe]

Didn't read it Frase but did it mention Beauy's senior coach?

Nup - don't think so. Pretty confident of that.

Just seemed to come out of nowhere, which made it all the more astounding.

Anyhow, its been removed (whether by a mod or otherwise) so its best we all move on, and discuss how OTs will dismantle OI at Chelsworth......hopefully with plenty of lads back in from Sunday's line-up, and the Big Cat prowling around the goal square.;)

[Over The Post]

so its best we all move on

Thus completely missing the point, indeed the major attraction, of BigFooty.

My daughter would give you one of her patented death stares and call you a funsucker for saying that.

[Scribe]

My daughter would give you one of her patented death stares and call you a funsucker for saying that.

I've been called plenty worse. :p

[harper]

Nup - don't think so. Pretty confident of that.

Just seemed to come out of nowhere, which made it all the more astounding.

Anyhow, its been removed (whether by a mod or otherwise) so its best we all move on, and discuss how OTs will dismantle OI at Chelsworth......hopefully with plenty of lads back in from Sunday's line-up, and the Big Cat prowling around the goal square.;)

Don't think OT's are in a position to dismantle anyone at the moment Blade, May has been a forgetable month for the crew on Bulleen Road and i've heard rumblings that they may not have gone 100% at Xavs on Sunday preferring to keep one eye on this weeks game. I personally find it inconceivable that any side would think like this, especially when competing in a relegation system.

[WideGroundSpecialist]

When will Groves and Phibbs be back for Mentone?

[Surly23]

When will Groves and Phibbs be back for Mentone?


The sun is shining this weekend so Paul will be unavailable as Tinkerbell needs a walk...
Phibba will be back kicking goals very very soon!

[Everyday Spelling]

The sun is shining this weekend so Paul will be unavailable as Tinkerbell needs a walk...
Phibba will be back kicking goals very very soon!

Is it true that the polish hurdling coach was giving a demonstration at training and hit and fell at the 3rd hurdle and done himself a mischief?

Now the New Zealand hurdling team representatives have made 'forceful' enquiries as to the services of the part time polish coach.

[Jascave]

Looking forward to seeing how St Bedes Mentone Tigers will go against the Old Xaverians, at Toorak Park. I think this is the ultimate test as far as St Bedes Mentone are concerned. So how do you think the Tigers will perform against the defending champions of A Section?

[NBULTY]

The sun is shining this weekend so Paul will be unavailable as Tinkerbell needs a walk...
Phibba will be back kicking goals very very soon!


Surley, I hear your old mate Davey K had a good old knees up on saturday night with the maori cheifs..

[SurftheWorld]

Looking forward to seeing how St Bedes Mentone Tigers will go against the Old Xaverians, at Toorak Park. I think this is the ultimate test as far as St Bedes Mentone are concerned. So how do you think the Tigers will perform against the defending champions of A Section?

Xav's will win in a very close one...

[Eddie Woloschek]

Looking forward to seeing how St Bedes Mentone Tigers will go against the Old Xaverians, at Toorak Park. I think this is the ultimate test as far as St Bedes Mentone are concerned. So how do you think the Tigers will perform against the defending champions of A Section?


A round 22 game is the ultimate test.

[Jascave]

I'm selecting Old Xavs to win this one. Old Xaverians rarely lose out at Toorak Park. It's interesting to see just how well St Bedes Mentone Tigers have gone in A Section at this stage of the season.

[Scribe]

I'm selecting Old Xavs to win this one. Old Xaverians rarely lose out at Toorak Park. It's interesting to see just how well St Bedes Mentone Tigers have gone in A Section at this stage of the season.

Jase - think you'd better dive through the archived results records to check that claim.

[Punch From Behind]

I'm selecting Old Xavs to win this one. Old Xaverians rarely lose out at Toorak Park. It's interesting to see just how well St Bedes Mentone Tigers have gone in A Section at this stage of the season.

They've lost 2 from 3 there this year Jase.... You are a donkey!

[Max Leader]

They've lost 2 from 3 there this year Jase.... You are a donkey!

One of the worst home records over the last 5-10 years. Not bad for ateam that keeps winning the big ones.

[Brooksy01]

When will Groves and Phibbs be back for Mentone?

Paul Groves is making a comeback this week back through the clubys!!!

[Punch From Behind]

One of the worst home records over the last 5-10 years. Not bad for ateam that keeps winning the big ones.

I certainly wasn't questioning the xavs, I am just sick of Jase the 'know it all' shooting his mouth off but getting it wrong all the time.

[simmer]

tips for the weekend....

OI will beat Trinity
Blues lose to Beach boys
Xavs beat STBM
De La Soul get rolled by Scotchies
Collegians bounce back and thump Blacks at Sportscover

[diablo14]

My tips

OI over OT
Blues over OB
OX over SBMT
OS over DLS
Coll over Blacks

[BrianSpeaking]

OI over OT
Blues over OB
SBMT over OX
OS over DLS
Coll over Blacks

[Scribe]

OT over OI
Blues over OB
OX over SBMT
OS over DLS
Coll over Blacks

[Cardio Carl]

OI over OT
Blues over OB
SBMT over OX
OS over DLS
Coll over Blacks

[Lance Burkhardt]

tips for the weekend....

OI will beat Trinity
Blues lose to Beach boys
Xavs beat STBM
De La Soul get rolled by Scotchies
Collegians bounce back and thump Blacks at Sportscover

Likewise

[Penski]

Trying for 5/5 two weeks in a row!

OI to beat OT
OB over UB
OX in a tight one against SBMT
OS to thump DLS
COLL to bounce back easily against UB

[ITSMYNAME]

The Hoer's over OT
Brighton Over Uni Blues
Xavs just Over Tigers
Scotchies over De La
Collegians to destroy Uni Blacks

[ultimate hater]

hoers over hedgeburners
beachies over the varsity
tigers over the xavs
cardinals over the bellers
crumbles over the blacks