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Why would they not reappoint a coach who has almost single handedly recruited players like Hueston,Campbell,Baker and Reyne. I have been a EU supporter for over 10 years and before that Echuca East i can't remember the club ever having this much interst or positive vibes they barely used to get 10 to traning now they get in excess of 30. What is the problem in telling an opposition supporter who is in the huddle slagging off United players to F*** off most coaches woud do that I would think, united had a very average game but that is not the coaches fault. Cambell was coming back from a broken foot after 8 weeks on the side lines they were also missing Mcarty who has been one of their best all year.
Madtiger, havn't heard from you in a while. Welcome back. Well said mate, I couldn't agree more. Hedge has done a great job, not only with the senior playing group, but the club as a whole.
Goorooswami
25 Jul 2006, 22:38
Willo & Co who saw the EU vs Mul game Saturday.
Just got a phone call from an aquaintance over Mulwala way telling me an amazing story.
Apparently, Mulwala's Maher who was BOG played the 3rd & 4th quater thinking he had copped a corgi in the fore arm. After the game it blew up so off to hospital he went. Arrived at training tonight in plaster from shoulder to wrist. I said he was tough but that is a prety fair effort indeed to play the game out with broken forearm. Was told Stevens is also in plaster with a broken leg and Cooper could have a broken cheek bone. Mulwala's horror run with injuries continues.
Cheers Goorooswami
Why would they not reappoint a coach who has almost single handedly recruited players like Hueston,Campbell,Baker and Reyne. I have been a EU supporter for over 10 years and before that Echuca East i can't remember the club ever having this much interst or positive vibes they barely used to get 10 to traning now they get in excess of 30. What is the problem in telling an opposition supporter who is in the huddle slagging off United players to F*** off most coaches woud do that I would think, united had a very average game but that is not the coaches fault. Cambell was coming back from a broken foot after 8 weeks on the side lines they were also missing Mcarty who has been one of their best all year.
Just inquiring if he would be there next year. I don't know the bloke or the background so good on him if he has done well.
finley beat deni,first time since 93 finals
footynuts99
31 Jul 2006, 13:12
Are Barooga as good as Nathalia?
Are Barooga as good as Nathalia?
No .
footynuts99
31 Jul 2006, 14:07
No .
Because...?
All good points you blokes make about Nathalia. Nathalia gets Kyle Gemmill back this week and he is just as important to the team as his cousins Ash, Nath and Marc.
He doesn't get the recognition they get because he plays in defence. He's the most courageous player I've seen and with Bourke, Liddell and him back in the team their backline looks a lot stronger.
It's also only a couple of weeks to Happy Quarrell returns. He gives plenty of bite and nastiness to the team.
The top four in the league looks very even.
marc isn't even in the same category as ash and nathan is he?
journeyman
31 Jul 2006, 18:35
marc isn't even in the same category as ash and nathan is he?
Prob not. He's still a good player though. He spent virtually all of his 20s in the army and didn't play footy.
What I was trying to say is that Kyle doesn't get the recognition of Nathan and Ash but he's just as important to the team becuase of the way he holds the defence together.
Because...?
Just believe Nathalia is better all over the ground. Nathalia has best on-ball (Lucas, Gemmills, Barnes, Butler) in comp and usually that equates to best side. Helps with Parker at FF, and Ash Quinn has kicked 6,4 1,5 and 3 in their last five games, so not a one man show.
Barooga are a very good side (only 3 losses by 2, 9 & 22pts)but arent as good as Nathalia, Abney-Hastings and Pardrew have been great as a two pronged attack and probably would rate that set up equal to Nathalia's but Pardrew is out. I'm not saying they cant beat them come finals, as the saying goes anything can happen come finals.
footynuts99
31 Jul 2006, 21:49
Ok. Fair points. Barooga did get within 9 pts of Nathalia early in the season. Don't be surprised if an upset happens in the finals. Also, the Purps are weaker without Brent Smith, their ruckman.
Ok. Fair points. Barooga did get within 9 pts of Nathalia early in the season. Don't be surprised if an upset happens in the finals. Also, the Purps are weaker without Brent Smith, their ruckman.
Smith is past it, he was only playing minimal time before he was injured anyway, that is why they got Lucas qualified.
:thumbsu: Agree with Hank on this one!
Riewoldt12
1 Aug 2006, 08:41
Any news on injuries to Reyne and Campbell in United's win over Moama, Willo? Heard Baker accepted 1 match. Is this right?
Any news on injuries to Reyne and Campbell in United's win over Moama, Willo? Heard Baker accepted 1 match. Is this right?
Are they serious injuries? A shame that things are going bad for them.Heard one of their players is under investigation. Is that true and who is the player?
Any news on injuries to Reyne and Campbell in United's win over Moama, Willo? Heard Baker accepted 1 match. Is this right?
No news on their injuries at this point. Baker accepted the set penalty of a 1 match ban for striking Moama's Luke Eldridge in the 2nd quarter. Shouldn't be a massive blow as we only have Cobram this week, who are one of the weaker teams of the competition.
No news on their injuries at this point. Baker accepted the set penalty of a 1 match ban for striking Moama's Luke Eldridge in the 2nd quarter. Shouldn't be a massive blow as we only have Cobram this week, who are one of the weaker teams of the competition.
Willo could you tell us if there is a player under investigation???
Willo could you tell us if there is a player under investigation???
Jarrod Nuttall is under investigation for breaking the jaw of a player from Rumbalara
Thanks for that Hank1. Will that be finalised soon and is Nuttel important to Echuca Uniteds flag hopes??:thumbsu:
Thanks for that Hank1. Will that be finalised soon and is Nuttel important to Echuca Uniteds flag hopes??:thumbsu:
Yeah the player is Nuttall. He is important to our finals campaign and flag hopes; Wins plenty of the ball and drives it long into our forward line.
If he is found gulity wilo from an investigation history says anywhere between 4-8 weeks could be handed out.When will it be concluded?? Who could fill his role?
If he is found gulity wilo from an investigation history says anywhere between 4-8 weeks could be handed out.When will it be concluded?? Who could fill his role?
Oh really. I have no idea when the investigation will conclude. There are a number of players that could fill the void, a couple of boys in the 2's a knocking on the door of a seniors birth. Also a couple of boys in the 3rds could step up with a slight re-shuffle.
If he is found gulity wilo from an investigation history says anywhere between 4-8 weeks could be handed out.When will it be concluded?? Who could fill his role?
Investigations have to be concluded in 21 days from when they start from memory, so would expect to hear something within a week. But after investigation is concluded and if he is found to have a case to answer the tribunal sitting is to be heard within 10 days of the conclusion of the investigation. So could drag on for 2-3weeks yet. I would think Nuttal would be keen to get it over and done with to give him the best chance to be available for finals if rubbed out.
Nuttal had just come back from a shoulder reco and was performing well, getting best on in the Rumba game.
Investigations have to be concluded in 21 days from when they start from memory, so would expect to hear something within a week. But after investigation is concluded and if he is found to have a case to answer the tribunal sitting is to be heard within 10 days of the conclusion of the investigation. So could drag on for 2-3weeks yet. I would think Nuttal would be keen to get it over and done with to give him the best chance to be available for finals if rubbed out.
Nuttal had just come back from a shoulder reco and was performing well, getting best on in the Rumba game.
Thanks for that Hank1.How are you boys shaping up for next season?
Clubs not interested
August 2 2006
Shepparton News
The push to establish a new Echuca-based football league has been officially shelved.
High ranking Victorian Country Football League official Graeme Allen yesterday confirmed the project was "off the radar" due to a lack of club interest.
"The proposal was discussed at the (VCFL) board's last meeting back in July and it was decided that no action would be taken at this stage," Allen said.
"It's off the radar.
"The people in and around Echuca had a look at their options, but at this stage the interest is not where it needs to be."
The decision means football across the Goulburn Murray region will avoid a second major shake-up in as many years.
The sport is still overcoming teething problems that emerged after the VCFL decided to disband the former Central Goulburn Football League last year and farm its seven clubs into neighbouring competitions.
Several Murray and Picola District football league clubs were being targetted as part of the push to establish an Echucabased competition.
Tongala, Echuca United, Moama, Deniliquin Rovers, Mathoura and Picola United were among the 12 clubs earmarked as potential foundation members of the proposed Echuca league, along with the likes of Leitchville-Gunbower, Koondrook-Barham and Cohuna.
At least eight clubs needed to pledge their support towards the proposal to gain VCFL backing.
VCFL north-west area manager Alan Davies, who was handed the responsibility of gauging support for the Echuca league, said demand fell well short of the eight club cut-off.
"It (club backing) wasn't enough to get anywhere near the mark," Davies said.
"Things will remain as they are, but there is an opportunity that the proposal will be revisited down the track."
Thanks for that Hank1.How are you boys shaping up for next season?
At this early stage things are looking good, spoke to a couple of key position GV players, and talks are very promising. Also a handful of ex-players to return should be on the cards, maybe one fairly high profile.
We are expecting to be around the finals mark next year without a doubt and to do that we need to recruit probably 3 key position players and an on-baller. Hopefully I can get out there and have a run also if I havent forgotten how to play.
journeyman
2 Aug 2006, 14:51
At this early stage things are looking good, spoke to a couple of key position GV players, and talks are very promising. Also a handful of ex-players to return should be on the cards, maybe one fairly high profile.
We are expecting to be around the finals mark next year without a doubt and to do that we need to recruit probably 3 key position players and an on-baller. Hopefully I can get out there and have a run also if I havent forgotten how to play.
I'm not being a smart alec here at all Hank but do you think you only need four players to make the finals next year?
It's a fair jump from bottom three to top 5-6.
There seems to be a lot of Tonny boys playing elsewhere. I imagine it's a priority to get them back to the club.
At this early stage things are looking good, spoke to a couple of key position GV players, and talks are very promising. Also a handful of ex-players to return should be on the cards, maybe one fairly high profile.
We are expecting to be around the finals mark next year without a doubt and to do that we need to recruit probably 3 key position players and an on-baller. Hopefully I can get out there and have a run also if I havent forgotten how to play.
Thanks for that again. If you don't lose any and gain some then there will be improvement. I hope you get what you need.
Go Cohuna
2 Aug 2006, 17:39
Thanks for that again. If you don't lose any and gain some then there will be improvement. I hope you get what you need.
Hows Tim Easton goin at Moama this season?
I'm not being a smart alec here at all Hank but do you think you only need four players to make the finals next year?
It's a fair jump from bottom three to top 5-6.
There seems to be a lot of Tonny boys playing elsewhere. I imagine it's a priority to get them back to the club.
no problem mate, just read the post as it states 3 key position and 1 on baller, and myself thats 5, . But yes of course we need a couple of fringe players on top of that. To be honest if we had of landed a CHF, CHB and onballer this year I have no doubt we would be with the Congupna's, Finley's and Toc's.
Our only key position player of note (Andrew Reid) wouldnt have played half our games through injury, including the last two games where we have not been acceptable.
kanga fan man
2 Aug 2006, 17:48
Hank what did you think of Rumbalara on the weekend ?
Hank what did you think of Rumbalara on the weekend ?
Obviously Guthrie stood out and we new we would be hard pressed to contain him with Andrew Reid out. Atkinson was excellent and too quick for our midfielders.
They were much better at getting front and centre of packs and there ball handling in close were two things that they did much better than us.
Them kicking 10 goals in the 2nd 1/4 was the difference, there was no way back for us from there.
journeyman
2 Aug 2006, 18:50
no problem mate, just read the post as it states 3 key position and 1 on baller, and myself thats 5, . But yes of course we need a couple of fringe players on top of that. To be honest if we had of landed a CHF, CHB and onballer this year I have no doubt we would be with the Congupna's, Finley's and Toc's.
Our only key position player of note (Andrew Reid) wouldnt have played half our games through injury, including the last two games where we have not been acceptable.
Good point, three good key position players would allow your young blokes to develop naturally rather than being thrown in the deep end. Five players is almost a quarter of a team.
Good point, three good key position players would allow your young blokes to develop naturally rather than being thrown in the deep end. Five players is almost a quarter of a team.
cheers
X-Factor
2 Aug 2006, 19:52
Anyone know how Scotty Clancy and Benny Margery are travellin this year?
Anyone know how Scotty Clancy and Benny Margery are travellin this year?
Margery been going well onball, very consistent, Clancy been playing CHB and doing well, got injured 2 weeks ago but should be right to resume shortly.
hey kanga fan man, any truth in the rumour that rumbalara have landed ken sheldon as a development officer with the club? they say that he will be heading up the recruitment department for next year and potential sponsors.
could be interesting times ahead for rumbalara next year if this is true.
CrazyJoe_25
3 Aug 2006, 17:32
Any tribunal news from this week?
hey kanga fan man, any truth in the rumour that rumbalara have landed ken sheldon as a development officer with the club? they say that he will be heading up the recruitment department for next year and potential sponsors.
could be interesting times ahead for rumbalara next year if this is true.
That would be huge, the opportunities that players are going to get at Rumbalara will be enticement enough to get an influx of players. The alignment with Collingwood they have, allows Hickmont to be at the Lexus centre a couple of times a week and they have also had players going down there and training and also topping up for games.
Ken Sheldon would just be another feather in their cap.
That would be huge, the opportunities that players are going to get at Rumbalara will be enticement enough to get an influx of players. The alignment with Collingwood they have, allows Hickmont to be at the Lexus centre a couple of times a week and they have also had players going down there and training and also topping up for games.
Ken Sheldon would just be another feather in their cap.
And where are Rumbalara getting all this money? A club doesn't just have an ex VFL champion and St. Kilda assistant coach put his hand up to go to a club that he has never had any involvment with.
And where are Rumbalara getting all this money? A club doesn't just have an ex VFL champion and St. Kilda assistant coach put his hand up to go to a club that he has never had any involvment with.
Government and Collingwood.
Government and Collingwood.
Exactly! That is the main problem with the system they have adopted. Do they seriously expect that a swag of money given to them by Collingwood and the Government is going to make them a strong, successful club? This will, and already has created a problem with having players come for the money, not for the fun of playing. Every other country footy club works hard to gain sponsorship from local business'. If 7 other clubs in and around the Shepparton area can secure sponsorship, I can't see why Rumbalara cant.
bomberboy_19
7 Aug 2006, 21:21
Rumba will play in the GV eventually due to the money increase... murray league is the stepping stone, what are the 7 clubs around the shapparton area? i think there would be more willo...
journeyman
8 Aug 2006, 16:02
I see there were some lobsided results at the weekend.
Cobram kicking 1 point with United kicking 40 is shocking. I can't see what their excuse is, they have one of the biggest populations in the league. They must have huge issues.
Rumba will play in the GV eventually due to the money increase... murray league is the stepping stone, what are the 7 clubs around the shapparton area? i think there would be more willo...
Yeah that is what was said over the off season when all of this was unfolding, but the GV arn't too keen on Rumbalara joining their league. Just off the top of my head there is: Shepparton United, Shepparton Bears, Shepparton Swans, Shepparton East, Congupna, Mooroopna, Rumbalara, Dookie United and Katandra. So there's 9 buddy. Sorry that i wasn't so accurate first time round.
I see there were some lobsided results at the weekend.
Cobram kicking 1 point with United kicking 40 is shocking. I can't see what their excuse is, they have one of the biggest populations in the league. They must have huge issues.
Cobram have really struggled this year with numbers, earlier this season they were only getting 5-10 players at training, the rest were just rocking up on a Saturday and getting a game. I also cannot see why they are struggling so much as they have been a strong club most other years. The boys over the river at Barooga are cruising well but many of their star players are not local. Although it was a humiliating loss for Cobram, Echuca United needed the percentage boost to get above Barooga on the ladder, and they well and truely acheived that!
Cats_Fan
8 Aug 2006, 17:07
Cobram have really struggled this year with numbers, earlier this season they were only getting 5-10 players at training, the rest were just rocking up on a Saturday and getting a game. I also cannot see why they are struggling so much as they have been a strong club most other years. The boys over the river at Barooga are cruising well but many of their star players are not local. Although it was a humiliating loss for Cobram, Echuca United needed the percentage boost to get above Barooga on the ladder, and they well and truely acheived that!
Hey Willo, I play for Cobram. You guys were too strong for us. The seniors have really struggled for numbers and have alot of kids and reserves players playing. We should improve next year.
Hey Willo, I play Thirds for Cobram, number 48, I think I played on you for a little bit. You guys were too strong for us. The seniors have really struggled for numbers and have alot of kids and reserves players playing. We should improve next year.
Hey Mate, I think I can remember playing on you. I did notice a few boys from the 3rds doubled up and had a run in the seniors, which is a very big ask. What position did i play on you?
Cats_Fan
8 Aug 2006, 17:28
Hey Mate, I think I can remember playing on you. I did notice a few boys from the 3rds doubled up and had a run in the seniors, which is a very big ask. What position did i play on you?
I played in the guts. I'm pretty small. A couple did double up for seniors and two other thirds players were supposed to play but pulled out.
kanga fan man
8 Aug 2006, 17:54
And where are Rumbalara getting all this money? A club doesn't just have an ex VFL champion and St. Kilda assistant coach put his hand up to go to a club that he has never had any involvment with.
The person in mind has a strong connection wih Rumbalara.
The person in mind has a strong connection wih Rumbalara.
Who? Ken Sheldon?
kanga fan man
8 Aug 2006, 22:18
Who? Ken Sheldon?
Yes Willo.
Yes Willo.
Yeah mate it has already been said who it is mate. On page 43 of this thread:
hey kanga fan man, any truth in the rumour that rumbalara have landed ken sheldon as a development officer with the club? they say that he will be heading up the recruitment department for next year and potential sponsors.
could be interesting times ahead for rumbalara next year if this is true.
The person in mind has a strong connection wih Rumbalara.
I'd like to ask you KFM, how does Ken Sheldon have a strong connection with Rumbalara?
Yeah mate it has already been said who it is mate. On page 43 of this thread:
I'd like to ask you KFM, how does Ken Sheldon have a strong connection with Rumbalara?
Rumba's president Paul Briggs is married to Kenny's wife (wendy's) Aunty.
Rumba don't get any financial assistance from collingwood to buy players, it's for coaching assistance, player development and community partnership's/activites.
Rumba get there money from the private sector mostly ie: Melbourne University, Philanthropic trust funds (non government agencies) and private donors and business's in melbourne.
The government monies that you and hank1 talk about are grants that every sporting club can apply for, it just means alot of hard work, having the right people with the right vision and expertise in helping achieve it and thats one thing that Rumba have is the support from alot of big players in melbourne in the political scene.
I know for a fact that there president is forever up and down the Hume Highway of his own bat trying to make all this possible for the club every week.
I hear that Kenny is coming onboard to help Rumba gain sponsorship and to help recruit players and this should make for very interesting times in the Murray Football League next year.
Just look at this year, all the players are only playing for $50 a game and no players are on big dollars just look at some of the dollars most clubs are throwing around.
journeyman
9 Aug 2006, 12:35
Rumba's president Paul Briggs is married to Kenny's wife (wendy's) Aunty.
Rumba don't get any financial assistance from collingwood to buy players, it's for coaching assistance, player development and community partnership's/activites.
Rumba get there money from the private sector mostly ie: Melbourne University, Philanthropic trust funds (non government agencies) and private donors and business's in melbourne.
The government monies that you and hank1 talk about are grants that every sporting club can apply for, it just means alot of hard work, having the right people with the right vision and expertise in helping achieve it and thats one thing that Rumba have is the support from alot of big players in melbourne in the political scene.
I know for a fact that there president is forever up and down the Hume Highway of his own bat trying to make all this possible for the club every week.
I hear that Kenny is coming onboard to help Rumba gain sponsorship and to help recruit players and this should make for very interesting times in the Murray Football League next year.
Just look at this year, all the players are only playing for $50 a game and no players are on big dollars just look at some of the dollars most clubs are throwing around.
I realise Rumba don't pay players but what about Betheras? What's his connection to the club?
I realise Rumba don't pay players but what about Betheras? What's his connection to the club?
Rupert is good friends with Paul, they done some stuff on The Long Walk with Michael Long, Rupert has a keen interest in Koorie people's (struggles) and thats how they met. He wasn't playing footy, he had some real big offers from other clubs but wasn't real keen on it.
Paul asked him to come have a run with Rumba, he said yes and as far as i know he is enjoying being around the club. If anyone was going to pull something like that off Paul Briggs is probably one of the only people around that could. There are some people in melb here helping him with his passion for art and thats where Paul came into it but thats about it.
Phil Guthrie they got him a job with the ASHE academy, Hickmott is employed with them aswell i think? and plus the assistance with Collingwood with his coaching development was enough enticement anyway. From what i hear Hickmott, Phil Guthrie and Rupert have been really good for the Koorie boys who are playing there from the U/14's thru to the senior playing group.
The club is heading in a new direction, this can only be seen as a positive for the people in the area Black and white. Just look at there incident with Darren Turner at the start of the year, they told him that he wasn't welcome at the club with his attitude and to leave, in the past that wouldn't of happened it would of been managed some how but not now.
this is a good thing, for both community and club.
Exactly! That is the main problem with the system they have adopted. Do they seriously expect that a swag of money given to them by Collingwood and the Government is going to make them a strong, successful club? This will, and already has created a problem with having players come for the money, not for the fun of playing. Every other country footy club works hard to gain sponsorship from local business'. If 7 other clubs in and around the Shepparton area can secure sponsorship, I can't see why Rumbalara cant.
I am real curious on how you know all this Willo? do you have some connection with Rumba or is it just rumour and innuendo.
You still don't believe in Santa and the easter bunny do you?
They don't get players gooing there for the money, because they don't have any. Just look at your boys Echuca United, i would love to see what you guys are paying your players for this season and nothing less than a premiership will be acceptable don't ya think?
Nuttal, Hueston, Campbell, Tarrant, Turner etc would be on some good coin wouldn't they.
…Rumba don't get any financial assistance from collingwood to buy players, it's for coaching assistance, player development and community partnership's/activites….
…Just look at this year, all the players are only playing for $50 a game and no players are on big dollars just look at some of the dollars most clubs are throwing around.
But how do Collingwood know that you are only using the money for those purposes? There isn't anything stopping the use of the money for other area's. But i suppose you are assuring me that they dont and the players are on $50 a game, although i have heard otherwise, so i'll take your word for it mate.
I am real curious on how you know all this Willo? do you have some connection with Rumba or is it just rumour and innuendo.
You still don't believe in Santa and the easter bunny do you?
They don't get players gooing there for the money, because they don't have any. Just look at your boys Echuca United, i would love to see what you guys are paying your players for this season and nothing less than a premiership will be acceptable don't ya think?
Nuttal, Hueston, Campbell, Tarrant, Turner etc would be on some good coin wouldn't they.
How do I know what? All I have asked about is Ken Sheldon's ties with Rumbalara, which you have kindly answered for, and where Rumbalara's funding comes from.
I can assure you that those names you mentioned would be on a hell of a lot less than you are led to believe.
I think you will find your Nuttal's, Campbell's and Guinan's will not be on huge dollars as they are clubmen and played their junior football there and progressed through to the senior ranks. A few key position players are what we needed to boulster our setup and Hueston, Campbell and Tarrant have done that.
Rumba's president Paul Briggs is married to Kenny's wife (wendy's) Aunty.
Rumba don't get any financial assistance from collingwood to buy players, it's for coaching assistance, player development and community partnership's/activites.
Rumba get there money from the private sector mostly ie: Melbourne University, Philanthropic trust funds (non government agencies) and private donors and business's in melbourne.
The government monies that you and hank1 talk about are grants that every sporting club can apply for, it just means alot of hard work, having the right people with the right vision and expertise in helping achieve it and thats one thing that Rumba have is the support from alot of big players in melbourne in the political scene.
I know for a fact that there president is forever up and down the Hume Highway of his own bat trying to make all this possible for the club every week.
I hear that Kenny is coming onboard to help Rumba gain sponsorship and to help recruit players and this should make for very interesting times in the Murray Football League next year.
Just look at this year, all the players are only playing for $50 a game and no players are on big dollars just look at some of the dollars most clubs are throwing around.
A bit of time on your hands boora, some interesting thoughts and views you have shared with us. As I said earlier Rumbalara have an advantage over other clubs in recruitment because of their alignment with Collingwood and as you said the money from Collingwood goes towards coaching development among other things, so they do not have to fork out big dollars to pay for Hickmont as every other club in the district would have to. Getting someone like Sheldon at the club is only going to help recruiting further and anything less than finals for them next year would be well below the standard expected, from outside and inside the club (especially if the GV aspirations are still on the agenda).
Paul Briggs has done a great job, but has probably been a lone hand for too many years, Hickmont is steering the club in the right direction, but the main concern would have to be the underage members of the club as they are still giving the club a bad reputation with their behaviour off the field at games, and this is the future of the club.
A bit of time on your hands boora, some interesting thoughts and views you have shared with us. As I said earlier Rumbalara have an advantage over other clubs in recruitment because of their alignment with Collingwood and as you said the money from Collingwood goes towards coaching development among other things, so they do not have to fork out big dollars to pay for Hickmont as every other club in the district would have to. Getting someone like Sheldon at the club is only going to help recruiting further and anything less than finals for them next year would be well below the standard expected, from outside and inside the club (especially if the GV aspirations are still on the agenda).
Paul Briggs has done a great job, but has probably been a lone hand for too many years, Hickmont is steering the club in the right direction, but the main concern would have to be the underage members of the club as they are still giving the club a bad reputation with their behaviour off the field at games, and this is the future of the club.
The you kids are a problem, but i think that you will find that everywhere and the footy club is trying it's damn hardest to help these kids, but it's a bit hard when they don't have boundarys or rules at home.
Hickmott has done well with the club this year and turned around the culture of the place, just look at how he dealt with the darren turner issue that is a good example because no player is bigger than the club and the kid has talent.......but not the right attitude. Don't know how he is going at united but i heard that he gets abit ****ed off when things ain't going his way.
paul briggs copes alot of **** from his own community about what he wants rumba to achieve and thats the saddest part, alot of other koorie communities in victoria would love to have what rumba have got.
The you kids are a problem, but i think that you will find that everywhere and the footy club is trying it's damn hardest to help these kids, but it's a bit hard when they don't have boundarys or rules at home.
Hickmott has done well with the club this year and turned around the culture of the place, just look at how he dealt with the darren turner issue that is a good example because no player is bigger than the club and the kid has talent.......but not the right attitude. Don't know how he is going at united but i heard that he gets abit ****ed off when things ain't going his way.
paul briggs copes alot of **** from his own community about what he wants rumba to achieve and thats the saddest part, alot of other koorie communities in victoria would love to have what rumba have got.
Totally agree mate.
How did Harro Day go hank1?
How did Harro Day go hank1?
Yeah was a great day mate, good crowd and heaps of **** drank.
Good to hear. Hows the recovery coming along? Going well?
Good to hear. Hows the recovery coming along? Going well?
Yeah going along ok, back at work, looking forward to pre-season starting to get back into it.
Dose Murray have a final 5 or is it more then 5? all leagues are different on number of clubs, wimmera & Horsham district have the 5
smaller leagues the 4
cheers
Dose Murray have a final 5 or is it more then 5? all leagues are different on number of clubs, wimmera & Horsham district have the 5
smaller leagues the 4
cheers
Just changed to final 6 this year with the addition of two new clubs
Thanks Hank ;) so Finley makes up the 6 a few clubs who can still get in the 6 :) down to Rumbalara . Numurkah should about seal a finals spot when they Play Cobram on Saturday then they got Deni , then final rd they got Nathalia they got 2 winnable games wonder if Numurkah could do alal Rumbalara and Knock off NAthalia
Nathalia playes 3rd Place BArooga this week then they Play 2nd Place Echuca United, 2 good games Nathalia needs to win or expect to loose top spot if they loose remining games
BArooga got last rd bye
Thanks Hank ;) so Finley makes up the 6 a few clubs who can still get in the 6 :) down to Rumbalara . Numurkah should about seal a finals spot when they Play Cobram on Saturday then they got Deni , then final rd they got Nathalia they got 2 winnable games wonder if Numurkah could do alal Rumbalara and Knock off NAthalia
Nathalia playes 3rd Place BArooga this week then they Play 2nd Place Echuca United, 2 good games Nathalia needs to win or expect to loose top spot if they loose remining games
BArooga got last rd bye
Couldnt see numurkah beating Nathalia, but will win other two. Don't know if you'd give Rumba the win over Nathalia seeing they lost by 100+pts only to get the points because of a paperwork bungle.
Will be good to see how Nathalia go in the next couple of weeks against two sides vying for the coveted double chance.
Thanks Hank ;) so Finley makes up the 6 a few clubs who can still get in the 6 :) down to Rumbalara . Numurkah should about seal a finals spot when they Play Cobram on Saturday then they got Deni , then final rd they got Nathalia they got 2 winnable games wonder if Numurkah could do alal Rumbalara and Knock off NAthalia
Nathalia playes 3rd Place BArooga this week then they Play 2nd Place Echuca United, 2 good games Nathalia needs to win or expect to loose top spot if they loose remining games
BArooga got last rd bye
Rumbalara did not legitimately defeat Nathalia. Rumbalara only got the 4 points because Nathalia had an un-registered player on the field.
I think the final 6 will remain the same, with possibly Congupna and Tocumwal able to sneak in for a finals birth.
Rumbalara did not legitimately defeat Nathalia. Rumbalara only got the 4 points because Nathalia had an un-registered player on the field.
I think the final 6 will remain the same, with possibly Congupna and Tocumwal able to sneak in for a finals birth.
Finley wont win again for the year and will slip to 8th, Congupna will get 6th, and Toc 7th even if they get beat this week against Rumba.
Echuca United v Deniliquin
Numurkah v Cobram
Tongala v Moama
Congupna v Mulwala
Tocumwal v Rumbalara
Barooga v Nathalia
Finley Bye
I would love to see the Tongala boys topple Moama in front of a home crowd, Tocumwal will be too strong for Rumbalara and Barooga should really take it up to Nathalia.
cozza15
11 Aug 2006, 20:22
Heard United will fold like a deck of cards in the finals???
journeyman
14 Aug 2006, 18:45
Couple of close games on the weekend. Echuca United recorded another big win while Nathalia reckon their 20-point victory over Barooga was almost their best for the season considering who they had out.
The match between United and Nathalia at Nathalia promises to be a ripper and a possible grand final preview.
Nathalia will get a few back but will still be without Ash Gemmill
Couple of close games on the weekend. Echuca United recorded another big win while Nathalia reckon their 20-point victory over Barooga was almost their best for the season considering who they had out.
The match between United and Nathalia at Nathalia promises to be a ripper and a possible grand final preview.
Nathalia will get a few back but will still be without Ash Gemmill
As I stated a short while ago, I still firmly believe it will be a Nathalia v Echuca United Grand Final. So it should be a ripper match this weekend as you said. United really had something to play for on Saturday, after the passing of their Under 14's runner during the 4ths game.
bomberboy_19
14 Aug 2006, 21:56
Just thought it would be a good idea if people would like to post there 2006 Murray League side... like an All- Australian but just with Murray League players for 2006 season... cheers
bystanding backman
16 Aug 2006, 16:07
with Nathalia having a fair bit of finals experience over the last couple of years, is it hard to see any side beating them once gemmill and snelson return to the side along. it seems to be a hard task. the only time they have been pushed is when they are not at full strength. Just a thought. United and Barooga seem to be the only ones left who could pull off a surprising win in the finals
with Nathalia having a fair bit of finals experience over the last couple of years, is it hard to see any side beating them once gemmill and snelson return to the side along. it seems to be a hard task. the only time they have been pushed is when they are not at full strength. Just a thought. United and Barooga seem to be the only ones left who could pull off a surprising win in the finals
Yes do believe it will be very hard, think United or Mulwala are the only two sides that could push them just because of there power up forward. They would need to break even on ball though which I cant see either doing.
Sippawitz
18 Aug 2006, 10:23
Some absoloute crackers this week with first v second in both seniors and reserves. Nathalia and United both with their injury/suspension worries, so should be a good test for depth of both squads. On the ladder position of their respective two's sides alone, you would suspect United might have a bit more depth. Interested in others thoughts?
Speaking of the magoo's, should also be a good hitout between top two sides Barooga & Finley, with the winner having outright favouritism for the flag.
Only two more games after this week - interested in thoughts on the league medal???
bystanding backman
18 Aug 2006, 10:49
Nathalia's depth is about the same as last year and they managed to do just fine but this year a couple of youngster showing they can step up. United always seemed to have had decent players that could step up to the seniors and fit in to the positions well. If Uniteds foward line is firing then Nathalia will find it hard to stop them. it will be a good match but i'd say Nathalia by 2 goals.
with the medal any chance Gemmill could go back to back in both Premiership and league medals? or is there to many in the side to have stolen votes from each other.
journeyman
18 Aug 2006, 11:25
Nathalia's depth is about the same as last year and they managed to do just fine but this year a couple of youngster showing they can step up. United always seemed to have had decent players that could step up to the seniors and fit in to the positions well. If Uniteds foward line is firing then Nathalia will find it hard to stop them. it will be a good match but i'd say Nathalia by 2 goals.
with the medal any chance Gemmill could go back to back in both Premiership and league medals? or is there to many in the side to have stolen votes from each other.
Nath Gemmill has had a ripper year but Drew Barnes and Ash Gemmill have also had good years and Parker has kicked over 100.
Should be a good game tomorrow. Nathalia's depth is bad but they did manage to knock off Barooga with 7 top senior players out.
bystanding backman
18 Aug 2006, 11:36
Nath Gemmill has had a ripper year but Drew Barnes and Ash Gemmill have also had good years and Parker has kicked over 100.
Should be a good game tomorrow. Nathalia's depth is bad but they did manage to knock off Barooga with 7 top senior players out.
the depth has got a little better than in previous years, by all reports Happy has done a fairly good job with the magoo's.
Journeyman your thought on the b&f for the purples, could it be a tussle between the midfield and Parker.
Nath 1st, Barnes, Parker, Butler then Ash Gemm
journeyman
18 Aug 2006, 11:50
the depth has got a little better than in previous years, by all reports Happy has done a fairly good job with the magoo's.
Journeyman your thought on the b&f for the purples, could it be a tussle between the midfield and Parker.
Nath 1st, Barnes, Parker, Butler then Ash Gemm
The Little Man (aka garden nome, sawn off) has done a good job considering he's half the size of them all.
I haven't seen a game so it's hard to comment but going on what I hear I think it will go N. Gammill, Barnes, A. Gemmill, Parker and Butler.
There are hige wraps on Barnes.
bystanding backman
18 Aug 2006, 12:02
The Little Man (aka garden nome, sawn off) has done a good job considering he's half the size of them all.
I haven't seen a game so it's hard to comment but going on what I hear I think it will go N. Gammill, Barnes, A. Gemmill, Parker and Butler.
There are hige wraps on Barnes.
Barnes and Butler have both advanced enormously in skills and experience over the last couple of years, having played with both of them last couple of years its been great to see. i think Nathalia will have to do a lot to try to keep them next year. Could see both of them trying out at V.F.L clubs next year.
if they win the flag this year could you see a few of the veterans of the team retire or would they go round again
Andyt30
18 Aug 2006, 14:07
i reckond if their bodys can take another year they should go for it :thumbsu:
go Nurmurkah v Deni should be a win for Numurkah , they be in the Elimination final
hope they go a fair way into the finals :thumbsu:
journeyman
18 Aug 2006, 16:01
Barnes and Butler have both advanced enormously in skills and experience over the last couple of years, having played with both of them last couple of years its been great to see. i think Nathalia will have to do a lot to try to keep them next year. Could see both of them trying out at V.F.L clubs next year.
if they win the flag this year could you see a few of the veterans of the team retire or would they go round again
I doubt many of the boys have spoken about next year as they are so keen to be the first Nathalia team to go back-to-back.
Parker is 35 and travels from Melbourne each week. You can only do that for so long. I can't see why Ash G, Nath G, Liddell and A. Quarrell wouldn't go on.
Butler and Barnes will attract plenty of attention as they are both ripper players and fellas too. I think Nathalia's view is, if they leave they should have a crack at WAFL, VFL or SANFL rather than O&M or GV. They would be really encouraging of them having a crack at state level and broaden their horizions a bit. They know they are local boys who love the joint and will come back at some stage.
Tips for Round 19:
Deniliquin v Numurkah
Cobram v Tongala
Moama v Congupna
Mulwala v Tocumwal
Nathalia v Echuca United
Finley v Barooga
Rumbalara Bye
Denilquin should be able to earn a little late-season respect in front of a home crowd, the Tongala boys will account for Cobram, Tocumwal could push Mulwala but wont quite get over the line, and Echuca United to account for Nathalia in the Match of the Round. Good Luck for the weekend everyone.
willo.
footynuts99
18 Aug 2006, 19:39
Tips for Round 19:
Deniliquin v Numurkah
Cobram v Tongala
Moama v Congupna
Mulwala v Tocumwal
Nathalia v Echuca United
Finley v Barooga
Rumbalara Bye
Denilquin should be able to earn a little late-season respect in front of a home crowd, the Tongala boys will account for Cobram, Tocumwal could push Mulwala but wont quite get over the line, and Echuca United to account for Nathalia in the Match of the Round. Good Luck for the weekend everyone.
willo.
Good tipping there willo1:thumbsu:
Tips for Round 19:
Deniliquin v Numurkah
Cobram v Tongala
Moama v Congupna
Mulwala v Tocumwal
Nathalia v Echuca United
Finley v Barooga
Rumbalara Bye
Denilquin should be able to earn a little late-season respect in front of a home crowd, the Tongala boys will account for Cobram, Tocumwal could push Mulwala but wont quite get over the line, and Echuca United to account for Nathalia in the Match of the Round. Good Luck for the weekend everyone.
willo.
Deniliquin v NUMURKAH
Cobram v TONGALA
MOAMA v Congupna
MULWALA v Tocumwal
NATHALIA v Echuca United
Finley v BAROOGA
Rumbalara Bye
A couple different to you there Willo just to make it interesting. Congupna really should beat Moama as a finals spot is on the line but give Moama a show of knocking them off.
Tips for Round 19:
Deniliquin v Numurkah
Cobram v Tongala
Moama v Congupna
Mulwala v Tocumwal
Nathalia v Echuca United
Finley v Barooga
Rumbalara Bye
Deniliquin v NUMURKAH
Cobram v TONGALA
MOAMA v Congupna
MULWALA v Tocumwal
NATHALIA v Echuca United
Finley v BAROOGA
Rumbalara Bye
A couple different to you there Willo just to make it interesting. Congupna really should beat Moama as a finals spot is on the line but give Moama a show of knocking them off.
Deniliquin 16.11 (107) v Numurkah 5.9 (39)
Cobram 12.6 (78) v Tongala 15.9 (99)
Moama 12.12 (84) v Congupna 18.8 (116)
Mulwala 18.14 (122) v Tocumwal 6.8 (44)
Nathalia 15.14 (104) v Echuca United 9.11 (65)
Finley 10.8 (68) v Barooga 12.7 (79)
I think I won hank;) Some good results for the round, including your boys, good to see you pushed through for a win (i knew ya's would). Unfortunately United went down to a classy Nathalia, Barooga snuck over the line and Congupna cemented a finals birth over Moama.
Deniliquin 16.11 (107) v Numurkah 5.9 (39)
Cobram 12.6 (78) v Tongala 15.9 (99)
Moama 12.12 (84) v Congupna 18.8 (116)
Mulwala 18.14 (122) v Tocumwal 6.8 (44)
Nathalia 15.14 (104) v Echuca United 9.11 (65)
Finley 10.8 (68) v Barooga 12.7 (79)
I think I won hank;) Some good results for the round, including your boys, good to see you pushed through for a win (i knew ya's would). Unfortunately United went down to a classy Nathalia, Barooga snuck over the line and Congupna cemented a finals birth over Moama.
Well done, the Deni tip was a good one, was surprised to see that result, all other games went to plan.
roaring tiger
20 Aug 2006, 13:26
Barnes and Butler have both advanced enormously in skills and experience over the last couple of years, having played with both of them last couple of years its been great to see. i think Nathalia will have to do a lot to try to keep them next year. Could see both of them trying out at V.F.L clubs next year.
if they win the flag this year could you see a few of the veterans of the team retire or would they go round again
Would of thought it would be a waste of time for those guys if they were only playing VFL reserves. North Ballarat Roosters only had 16 players to pick from on Thursday night and were ringing around trying to get who ever they could. If they were on the fringe of VFL seniors selection fair enough.
Anyway by the looks of yesterdays scores they will have a premiership medallion aroundt here neck again. Any chance of Butler to return to the Purps next year??
journeyman
21 Aug 2006, 11:22
Would of thought it would be a waste of time for those guys if they were only playing VFL reserves. North Ballarat Roosters only had 16 players to pick from on Thursday night and were ringing around trying to get who ever they could. If they were on the fringe of VFL seniors selection fair enough.
Anyway by the looks of yesterdays scores they will have a premiership medallion aroundt here neck again. Any chance of Butler to return to the Purps next year??
Not sure what Dyl Butler is doing, Echuca said in paper that they expected him to stay there.
Willow, would you be able to give us a run down of the Nathalia v Echuca game on the weekend please. I hear both clubs had a few out.
Not sure what Dyl Butler is doing, Echuca said in paper that they expected him to stay there.
Willow, would you be able to give us a run down of the Nathalia v Echuca game on the weekend please. I hear both clubs had a few out.
Yeah Dylan will most likely stay at Echuca.
Well both teams had their exclusions, United missed: Jarrad Nuttal (susp), Luke Jones (susp. 3 weeks), Damiel Dalziel (inj) and Simon McCarty (inj). Darren Turner was also not at his peak, struggling with a suspect knee injury. The absence of these 4 blokes put massive holes in the strength of the team and really shook up the team structure. Nathalia were without: Ash Gemmill (susp), Ryan Butler (VFL) and David Lucas (played 4 games, back to Perth until finals start).
Overall the game was there for the taking by United, but Nathalia made a 6 goal jump the the opening term which put them on the backfoot early. The Eagles really didn't play that bad, but they made simple mistakes of which the classy Nathalia outfit took advantage of and converted up forward. United got within 24 points in the last quarter but to Nathalia's credit their backline stood up well and prevented any chance for a late revival.
Young Craig Frost ran all day for the Eagles to take BOG honors. Guy Campbell and Pat Tarrant were also among the best. For Nathalia, Adam Quarrell was dominant, as well as Drew Barnes and Nathan Gemmill.
willo.
can anyone tell me how josh rowbottom is going for united....
played some good footy down in geelong for St marys, and was just curious of his whereabouts and form.....
can anyone tell me how josh rowbottom is going for united....
played some good footy down in geelong for St marys, and was just curious of his whereabouts and form.....
Rummage is going very well in the seniors at Echuca United. Providing a great focal point up forward and also down back on occasions. In good form at the moment and will be an important player going into finals.
willo.
Sly Dog
21 Aug 2006, 22:17
see tonny had their 3rd win of the season, great to see. also coaches re-signed, is that right hank, for next year which is a step in the right direction. hope they continue to improve. has recruiting started yet, not just at tonny but all clubs or do teams wait until the end of year.
No Heart
21 Aug 2006, 23:07
see tonny had their 3rd win of the season, great to see. also coaches re-signed, is that right hank, for next year which is a step in the right direction. hope they continue to improve. has recruiting started yet, not just at tonny but all clubs or do teams wait until the end of year.
The big rumour i have heard is Barooga are chasing one GVFL coach and made him a offer he carnt knock back ?
The Mallee Stump
22 Aug 2006, 10:30
The big rumour i have heard is Barooga are chasing one GVFL coach and made him a offer he carnt knock back ?
hey boys i know a block from eucho and i was just woundering how he was going hes name is colie durie.:thumbsu:
Rummage is going very well in the seniors at Echuca United. Providing a great focal point up forward and also down back on occasions. In good form at the moment and will be an important player going into finals.
willo.
Thanks mate, hope the elbows are holding up for the big man.....
woof woof
22 Aug 2006, 16:07
anyone done a team of the year for the league yet?