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NEXT LEVEL
2 Aug 2007, 19:05
Who is gonna win the Medal?
My pick is Scoullar from Blighty easy (he just stands out)
Ahmet would have been my second pick but has missed the last month
What does everyone else think?
i think its going to steve marchment from shepp east he was in the herald sun once shepp news 4 times and the footy record numorous times has to be a stand out
bamawmbandit
2 Aug 2007, 19:11
Mark Counsel from Waaia to Poll heavily in the Medal..Outstanding in defence and goes fwd to kick goals.
Interestinmg make up of the ladder, with a couple still to have their bye and therefore no points.
Can Shop
2 Aug 2007, 21:54
Schouller certainly attracts attention, but traditionally smaller on-ballers have polled well.
With this in mind , Germano (Deni), White (Katandra), Stevens(waaia), might be important names to follow, Dodd(Tungamah) and Lebroq( Dookie) have been stand out from the games I have seen.
Have watched Shepp East twice and neither time I would expect Ahmet to poll votes.
Who knows, the umpires are certainly different creatures and their performances on a Saturday show they are capable of anything !!!
Who is the stevens that is playing at waaia this year??
Who is the stevens that is playing at waaia this year??
I think it maybe Stephen Scott?
I don't know how many games he has missed, but I'd expect Luke LeBroq to nearly win it.
pace to freeze
3 Aug 2007, 09:33
Who is the stevens that is playing at waaia this year??
Sorry meant Stephen Scott, ;).
pace to freeze
3 Aug 2007, 09:44
umpires have no blooody idea, they run round looking for hotties in the crowd i think instead of the game
Have been guilty, whilst doing the reserves goal umpiring, myself.
Are they getting worse and what can be done to improve the standard.
A couple of rippers I have heard this year, or seen free kicks for were.
That is fifty metres, " I told you , you are not allowed to go within 10 metres of him ". It was the bloke he was playing on. ha ha
A kick out from a point, called play on not 15 metres ,yet, was marked outside the fifty ark.
An umpire obsolutely stinking of grog and having a blue with the other ump., in a senior game, he was blind could not even speak, was spluring his words, running into players, was a pisser. At half time pulled the old hammy trick and spent the last half hiding in the forward pocket whilst his mate umpired the rest of the ground.
Anybody else got some beauties which have taken place this season.
Probaly a bit early but is there any news on the coaching front, whos stayin,going,coming etc
hectomorphic
3 Aug 2007, 17:01
Have been guilty, whilst doing the reserves goal umpiring, myself.
Are they getting worse and what can be done to improve the standard.
A couple of rippers I have heard this year, or seen free kicks for were.
That is fifty metres, " I told you , you are not allowed to go within 10 metres of him ". It was the bloke he was playing on. ha ha
A kick out from a point, called play on not 15 metres ,yet, was marked outside the fifty ark.
An umpire obsolutely stinking of grog and having a blue with the other ump., in a senior game, he was blind could not even speak, was spluring his words, running into players, was a pisser. At half time pulled the old hammy trick and spent the last half hiding in the forward pocket whilst his mate umpired the rest of the ground.
Anybody else got some beauties which have taken place this season.
This is actually a comment to one. It was during the game and an opposition player had a go at the umpie. Something along the lines of 'Your ***** useless' the umpie turned around to him and pointed to the ground right in front of him and said 'Come here and we'll sort this out' The bloke backed down pretty quick and the umpie had control of the game.
On the barry crocker side have seen numerous goals be called points and points be called goals.
An opponent was having a shot from a tight angle bout 35 out and i was walking over to make sure he didnt run around when i heard 'Thats the fourth time i have told you that you cant go with in 5m. Thats 50m.'
It was the first time i had heard and i stopped immediately and i was still about 8m away. Did the team thing and bit my lip and kept my thoughts to myself. The umpire did the same thing later in the game to the opposition. He whispered 'move back' and got louder each time till he gave us a 50m. sounds like a power trip.
themagicfrog
3 Aug 2007, 17:16
This is actually a comment to one. It was during the game and an opposition player had a go at the umpie. Something along the lines of 'Your ***** useless' the umpie turned around to him and pointed to the ground right in front of him and said 'Come here and we'll sort this out' The bloke backed down pretty quick and the umpie had control of the game.
On the barry crocker side have seen numerous goals be called points and points be called goals.
An opponent was having a shot from a tight angle bout 35 out and i was walking over to make sure he didnt run around when i heard 'Thats the fourth time i have told you that you cant go with in 5m. Thats 50m.'
It was the first time i had heard and i stopped immediately and i was still about 8m away. Did the team thing and bit my lip and kept my thoughts to myself. The umpire did the same thing later in the game to the opposition. He whispered 'move back' and got louder each time till he gave us a 50m. sounds like a power trip.
Do you think the standard of umpires you get reflect where you are on the ladder?
pace to freeze
3 Aug 2007, 20:05
Do you think the standard of umpires you get reflect where you are on the ladder?
Without a doubt and I have seen it both ways, they tend to be biased toward the side which is expected to win and also the home ground tends to be a significant advantage.
iwantanotherflag
5 Aug 2007, 14:15
Is the top 6 now set? Other than a little shuffling of positions.
Big games to come... Katunga have 2 winnable games and could shape the placings. Picola's games could go either way. Dookie could build some serious percentage over Katty and Wunghnu and therefore keep their spot in the top 2.
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pace to freeze
5 Aug 2007, 17:43
Is the top 6 now set? Other than a little shuffling of positions.
Big games to come... Katunga have 2 winnable games and could shape the placings. Picola's games could go either way. Dookie could build some serious percentage over Katty and Wunghnu and therefore keep their spot in the top 2.
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Katunga the only side able to enter six but have to make up 4% on Deni in a couple of tricky games, Blighty season ruined by Saturdays inaccurate kicking, 5 more scoring shots yet beaten by 25 points !!!
Katunga along with Dookie would have to be the informed sides, two sides which did not feature in 2006 finals great to see. !!
When we played berrigan had to put up with two old blokes giving it to the umpires if we are to improve the umpires then we must support. Yes the standard might not be the best but its better then club umps, we would have somthing to complain about then. also to Katandra and Shep east people who use the excuses that they had players out we have also had players out all year and are yet to play with a full strenght team this year take your medecine we have had to for along time.
themagicfrog
5 Aug 2007, 20:24
Just wanted to say that Matoura stuck around after the game even thou they had a 1.5hr drive and a loss, was interested to see what they did after what was said in earlier posts.
iwantanotherflag
6 Aug 2007, 15:16
When we played berrigan had to put up with two old blokes giving it to the umpires if we are to improve the umpires then we must support. Yes the standard might not be the best but its better then club umps, we would have somthing to complain about then. also to Katandra and Shep east people who use the excuses that they had players out we have also had players out all year and are yet to play with a full strenght team this year take your medecine we have had to for along time.
I don't think it has been used as an excuse. In our three losses so far we were outplayed, the fact that a few guys were out through injury means SFA at the end of the match.
This year has been great for our junior development and we have given between 8 and 10 3rds players a run, and also played them in some of our bigger games. These guys are who we will look to in 2008 and beyond.
Do full strength teams ever get on the park? Very rarely!!
When we played berrigan had to put up with two old blokes giving it to the umpires if we are to improve the umpires then we must support. Yes the standard might not be the best but its better then club umps, we would have somthing to complain about then. also to Katandra and Shep east people who use the excuses that they had players out we have also had players out all year and are yet to play with a full strenght team this year take your medecine we have had to for along time.
I haven't heard anyone at Shepp East whinging about players being out at all, we haven't had a full strength side all year, but I'm not whinging about it, fully credit to Dookie on Saturday they were simply awesome and will go along way towards winning the flag this year, good luck to them if they do, but we are definitely not whinging, so I don't know where you heard that from maybe from someone in the crowd on the weekend did ya.
[INDENT]I haven't heard anyone at Shepp East whinging about players being out at all, we haven't had a full strength side all year, but I'm not whinging about it, fully credit to Dookie on Saturday they were simply awesome and will go along way towards winning the flag this year, good luck to them if they do, but we are definitely not whinging, so I don't know where you heard that from maybe from someone in the crowd on the weekend did ya.
Just to say that on both occassions it was not members of the playing groups but supporters of both clubs. The people who i come in contact with a very passionate about their clubs and give strong support and defence of their senior playing group.
themagicfrog
7 Aug 2007, 09:52
Now with Jerilderie coming in, the talk is that they have too change their jumper because of clashes with Mathoura, why can’t they do what Congupna do when they play Tocumwal and were a Dockers strip or something that’s out there and totally different.
Now with Jerilderie coming in, the talk is that they have too change their jumper because of clashes with Mathoura, why can’t they do what Congupna do when they play Tocumwal and were a Dockers strip or something that’s out there and totally different.
Because the league won't allow it, we at Shepp East wanted to keep our Bomber jumper and play with an alternative strip when we played Waaia but they wouldn't allow us, so we had to come up with something else. Thats the way it goes!
[INDENT]Because the league won't allow it, we at Shepp East wanted to keep our Bomber jumper and play with an alternative strip when we played Waaia but they wouldn't allow us, so we had to come up with something else. Thats the way it goes!
I agree we had to change our jumpers to port colors as well, in fact i love our new colors it give the club a fresh new look as it also does for Shep East
now that Jerilderie have come into the league, was just wondering what will the travelling distances and times for teams such as tungamah and katy, i know all bar 2 teams voted them in but surely people in the league particulary parents from 4ths and 3rds would be concerned at how far they have to travel, does anyone think this may cause players to leave the league to another where travel isnt as bigger issue than what it is in the pdfl???
iwantanotherflag
7 Aug 2007, 13:21
Now with Jerilderie coming in, the talk is that they have too change their jumper because of clashes with Mathoura, why can’t they do what Congupna do when they play Tocumwal and were a Dockers strip or something that’s out there and totally different.
It would be unfair to let Jerilderie keep their current strip. Dookie, Shepp East and Tungamah had to change through clashes. And Katandra had to change their nickname.
If not we would end up like the KDFL who currently have 3 teams called the Lions and 2 teams called the Tigers.
With the new jumpers we get now, you can get any design you want, so there is no need to mimmick AFL teams or anything like that, like in times gone by.
Also I think clubs have better things to spend $$$ on than alternative jumpers. We are PDFL remember!
iwantanotherflag
7 Aug 2007, 13:31
now that Jerilderie have come into the league, was just wondering what will the travelling distances and times for teams such as tungamah and katy, i know all bar 2 teams voted them in but surely people in the league particulary parents from 4ths and 3rds would be concerned at how far they have to travel, does anyone think this may cause players to leave the league to another where travel isnt as bigger issue than what it is in the pdfl???
The Jerilderie trip will not become most clubs longest road trip. Most clubs already travel further than the distance required to get to Jerilderie.
What I am saying is the Jerilderie trip is equal to or less than each clubs longest current road trip. I think it becomes Picola and Shepp East's longest trek.
themagicfrog
7 Aug 2007, 16:59
It would be unfair to let Jerilderie keep their current strip. Dookie, Shepp East and Tungamah had to change through clashes. And Katandra had to change their nickname.
If not we would end up like the KDFL who currently have 3 teams called the Lions and 2 teams called the Tigers.
With the new jumpers we get now, you can get any design you want, so there is no need to mimmick AFL teams or anything like that, like in times gone by.
Also I think clubs have better things to spend $$$ on than alternative jumpers. We are PDFL remember!
That being said what strip would others think jerilderie will go with, they will be most likley to want to keep the Demonds name
iwantanotherflag
7 Aug 2007, 17:50
That being said what strip would others think jerilderie will go with, they will be most likley to want to keep the Demonds name
They can stay the Demons, it only conflicts with the confused Timbercutters/Demons at Mathoura. Could be Freo based jumper with a Pitch fork on the front instead of an anchor. Who knows!! Get creative.
I personally would have loved to see Shepp East become the Jets or something similar to try to stick with tradition, using one of Essendon's preseason type jumpers, I think it had lots of grey in it.
I can see why Dookie chose their jumper, I think it had to do with Dookie FC being the Magpies and Dookie College being Blue and White. The PDFL didn't like the idea of blue, white and black so Dookie chose Teal like Port.
Talking of clashes: a couple of years ago when Picola and Deni played off in the 2's GF, it was hard to work out! There was talk of Deni using Kangaroo Flats jumpers (green with white Kangaroo) for the final but it never happened.
pace to freeze
7 Aug 2007, 18:47
They can stay the Demons, it only conflicts with the confused Timbercutters/Demons at Mathoura. Could be Freo based jumper with a Pitch fork on the front instead of an anchor. Who knows!! Get creative.
I personally would have loved to see Shepp East become the Jets or something similar to try to stick with tradition, using one of Essendon's preseason type jumpers, I think it had lots of grey in it.
I can see why Dookie chose their jumper, I think it had to do with Dookie FC being the Magpies and Dookie College being Blue and White. The PDFL didn't like the idea of blue, white and black so Dookie chose Teal like Port.
Talking of clashes: a couple of years ago when Picola and Deni played off in the 2's GF, it was hard to work out! There was talk of Deni using Kangaroo Flats jumpers (green with white Kangaroo) for the final but it never happened.
The new club will need, I would have thought, to change colours and logo's as both would conflict upon the Mathoura Demons.
I believe their is a grant available from the Victorian Government via the VCFL, or similar arrangement, which has funds available, for clubs which require transfering of league.
The problem is although they are in the VCFL, they are'nt a Victorian township ???
Adelaide or Fremantle would be the obvious choice giving the availability of strips and less likely hood of clashing etc.
I notice berrigan and Mathoura have alternative training jumpers that look great, have players nicknames on the back and I think would create a great spectacle and a lot of interest, especially the nick names. !!
Some of the nick names are pearlers and might be good for the comp. as would the umps returning to having a sherbet in the clubrooms after the game.
As for travel, as previously stated, a number of Deni, Picola and Mathoura players or parents, in all grades, live or work in Echuca which is over 2hrs away and I personally think might pose a large problem for these clubs, but what is done is done.
jerilderie should change there jumper no arguement shep east and dookie had to, get over it and get it done dont be like shep east 2 or 3 games into the season and still not having the right jumpers, GET IT DONE ASAP its quite simple
brunt will not come good im sorry he thinks of himself far to often if picola want to go somewhere they are best axing him
Not sure of which club it effects but have heard from a mutual friend, Shane Railton is very close to excepting a position that was offered to him at the start of the season and again mid season and will see him leaving this league.
would be affectting mathoura, i was told from a well known personal in and around town he was to coach the timbercutters in 08 as terry blake was stepping down as coach and was planning to just play, i could be mistaken im not sure, please correct me if i am wrong
would be affectting mathoura, i was told from a well known personal in and around town he was to coach the timbercutters in 08 as terry blake was stepping down as coach and was planning to just play, i could be mistaken im not sure, please correct me if i am wrong
Perhaps we could ask Shane himself, I have a feeling he posts quite frequently on this board.... Any truth to the rumour pace to freeze?;)
themagicfrog
8 Aug 2007, 09:21
The new club will need, I would have thought, to change colours and logo's as both would conflict upon the Mathoura Demons.
I believe their is a grant available from the Victorian Government via the VCFL, or similar arrangement, which has funds available, for clubs which require transfering of league.
The problem is although they are in the VCFL, they are'nt a Victorian township ???
Adelaide or Fremantle would be the obvious choice giving the availability of strips and less likely hood of clashing etc.
I notice berrigan and Mathoura have alternative training jumpers that look great, have players nicknames on the back and I think would create a great spectacle and a lot of interest, especially the nick names. !!
Some of the nick names are pearlers and might be good for the comp. as would the umps returning to having a sherbet in the clubrooms after the game.
As for travel, as previously stated, a number of Deni, Picola and Mathoura players or parents, in all grades, live or work in Echuca which is over 2hrs away and I personally think might pose a large problem for these clubs, but what is done is done.
When I organised the training jumpers we were planing on using them in a praccy match or two, just for something different and to give our sponsors a show. They are a fantastic thing to have dad's and kids alike have them, kids have their dad's numbers on them and love wearing them.
pace to freeze
8 Aug 2007, 15:51
would be affectting mathoura, i was told from a well known personal in and around town he was to coach the timbercutters in 08 as terry blake was stepping down as coach and was planning to just play, i could be mistaken im not sure, please correct me if i am wrong
I would have thought, current coach terry blake is the mostly likely person to coach in 2008 and beyond, lets hope the club can add some depth to better cater for injuries, which all clubs experience, and return to similar, or better, form than that of 2006.
I would have thought, current coach terry blake is the mostly likely person to coach in 2008 and beyond, lets hope the club can add some depth to better cater for injuries, which all clubs experience, and return to similar, or better, form than that of 2006.
Will you be there next year Shane?
Will you be there next year Shane?
what has happened to mathoura this year?? they finished 06 so strongly yet couldnt carry it through this year, is it lack of depth??? disapointing as they had endured some pretty ordinary years with pretty ordinary coaches, pace to freeze you would no more than about nsw teams, do you think they will be able to fire next year??
pace to freeze
8 Aug 2007, 21:52
what has happened to mathoura this year?? they finished 06 so strongly yet couldnt carry it through this year, is it lack of depth??? disapointing as they had endured some pretty ordinary years with pretty ordinary coaches, pace to freeze you would no more than about nsw teams, do you think they will be able to fire next year??
Depth, I beleive, is the biggest issue the effects the results of most sides success during a year of footy.
I would suggest that with the exception of Tungamah, the leagues most rural communities struggle to maintain their homegrown players and hence struggle for depth, in comparison to those closer to major cities.
Schooling and career opportunities see the younger people at times, have very little to do with their local communities unfortunately.
I would hope all 4 NSW sides can remain and/or become more competitive as I think it is good for the league, for sides to have their turn in the sun as such.
Big Wheel
8 Aug 2007, 22:05
Depth, I beleive, is the biggest issue the effects the results of most sides success during a year of footy.
I would suggest that with the exception of Tungamah, the leagues most rural communities struggle to maintain their homegrown players and hence struggle for depth, in comparison to those closer to major cities.
Schooling and career opportunities see the younger people at times, have very little to do with their local communities unfortunately.
I would hope all 4 NSW sides can remain and/or become more competitive as I think it is good for the league, for sides to have their turn in the sun as such.
I think you are spot on with that quote PACE TO FREEZE.
I also think Katamatite have done really well to keep alot of there home growns like Tungamah, but then again you could say that about a couple of other clubs.
Picola do well (with no disrespect) with a bit of a nothing town.
cheers pace i have family that play at mathoura and dont get up there much so its good to get a bit of info on whats happening up there, also what is the standard of footy like in the pdfl has the inclusion of dookie ant shepp east lifted the standard???
Hand Grenade
9 Aug 2007, 01:06
I would hope all 4 NSW sides can remain and/or become more competitive as I think it is good for the league, for sides to have their turn in the sun as such.
Hey we'll have those 4 NSW sides in the Coreen League if you want to come across next year .......
pace to freeze
9 Aug 2007, 08:57
cheers pace i have family that play at mathoura and dont get up there much so its good to get a bit of info on whats happening up there, also what is the standard of footy like in the pdfl has the inclusion of dookie ant shepp east lifted the standard???
I would have thought the standard has always been very similar, so no I do not think the inclusion of these sides has assisted in the broad standard, although both are obviously well up on the ladder at the moment.
I think the PDFL has always had 30-40, some sides 2 other sides 3, very well accomplished players, the biggest difference between the PDFL and MFL or GVFL is from there on, it tails off a lot quicker than the higher leagues and as a result each sides bottom 4-5, some bottom 10 players, are huge way off MFL and even further, obviously, from GVFL standard.
iwantanotherflag
9 Aug 2007, 09:25
I would have thought the standard has always been very similar, so no I do not think the inclusion of these sides has assisted in the broad standard, although both are obviously well up on the ladder at the moment.
I think the PDFL has always had 30-40, some sides 2 other sides 3, very well accomplished players, the biggest difference between the PDFL and MFL or GVFL is from there on, it tails off a lot quicker than the higher leagues and as a result each sides bottom 4-5, some bottom 10 players, are huge way off MFL and even further, obviously, from GVFL standard.
Exactly, this is what has pulled Katunga and Tungamah up short this year. Both have some excellent players through the guts but their pockets and flanks seem to give a bit away. To be fair, these guys are all pretty young and should up the ante as they mature.
What do you guys think about rookie of the year?? Alaistar Corry.. he is a super star. it is beautiful to watch him play..
iwantanotherflag
9 Aug 2007, 12:03
What do you guys think about rookie of the year?? Alaistar Corry.. he is a super star. it is beautiful to watch him play..
Haven't seen him play but ours would be Dylan Sidebottom.
themagicfrog
9 Aug 2007, 16:17
Haven't seen him play but ours would be Dylan Sidebottom.
We've got Braidy Lewis noimated at the start of the year but I'de put Charlie Kerr in thier first.
premiers07
9 Aug 2007, 17:44
What do you guys think about rookie of the year?? Alaistar Corry.. he is a super star. it is beautiful to watch him play..
yer i've played against him, hes beautifiul to watch:)
got very nice skills. very athletic aswell
yer i've played against him, hes beautifiul to watch:)
got very nice skills. very athletic aswell
yeah hes a gun. im good mates with him as well. i dont know know why he isnt in bushies though.
yeah hes a gun. im good mates with him as well. i dont know know why he isnt in bushies though.
heyyyy i have played cricket against big ole al co legend kid....good footy player is he?
heyyyy i have played cricket against big ole al co legend kid....good footy player is he?
yeah hes a gun. awesome pace and skills. great to watch.
bamawmbandit
10 Aug 2007, 07:50
Little dissapointing to notice that some sides ar still loading up their reserves at the (seemingly) expense of the seniors.
And as a point..what happens if the Seniors are in the Top two, therefore bye on first final...what are the rules for playing Seniors in the Reserves Elimination Finals. How are the qualifications sorted out.
NEXT LEVEL
10 Aug 2007, 09:12
cheers pace i have family that play at mathoura and dont get up there much so its good to get a bit of info on whats happening up there, also what is the standard of footy like in the pdfl has the inclusion of dookie ant shepp east lifted the standard???
yes the standard of footy and has lifted
themagicfrog
10 Aug 2007, 09:20
Little dissapointing to notice that some sides ar still loading up their reserves at the (seemingly) expense of the seniors.
And as a point..what happens if the Seniors are in the Top two, therefore bye on first final...what are the rules for playing Seniors in the Reserves Elimination Finals. How are the qualifications sorted out.
I think that once your played 8 or 9 Senior games you can not play two’s finals.
After we played Mathoura someone said that they had a few Senior boys playing in their Ressy’s side, but I don’t know if that was a case of a last ditch effort to make finals or it was because they were short, which they were. It cost them in the big game thou.
hectomorphic
10 Aug 2007, 09:26
What do you guys think about rookie of the year?? Alaistar Corry.. he is a super star. it is beautiful to watch him play..
He lined up for a goal just inside the centre square, or there abouts, at Strathy going towards the Katunga end. A few people looked at him and went' Yeah right mate'. He put the boot into it. Everyone was shocked to see it travel over everyones head on the goal line.
iwantanotherflag
10 Aug 2007, 11:50
Little dissapointing to notice that some sides ar still loading up their reserves at the (seemingly) expense of the seniors.
And as a point..what happens if the Seniors are in the Top two, therefore bye on first final...what are the rules for playing Seniors in the Reserves Elimination Finals. How are the qualifications sorted out.
If both teams are playing on the same day its open slather like regular games. If seniors are resting you can't have played more than 9 ones games. Must have also played the 4 or 5 club games to qualify.
I think you can play 8 senior games for the year and then also play 2s finals. Your officials should know all this and have it already worked out.
I am sure all clubs keep an eye on the guys on 7 or 8 games at this stage of the year... just in case. But then again everything should be put into the ones.
themagicfrog
10 Aug 2007, 12:37
Now that it’s B&F time for most clubs how does your club do theirs, Berrigan does a Power Point Presentation, All grades footy and netball, fantastic night for all. Ours will be on the 22nd of September when will yours be? This is the forum to get this kind of info out to your supporters.
iwantanotherflag
10 Aug 2007, 13:02
yes the standard of footy and has lifted
And you are comparing it to??? GVFL reserves?? Isn't this your first year in the PDFL??
I would agree though, the standard has lifted with some of the recent inclusions. The bottom end is also much closer, no 50 goal losses/wins. And this the most open contest in years!
And you are comparing it to??? GVFL reserves?? Isn't this your first year in the PDFL??
I would agree though, the standard has lifted with some of the recent inclusions. The bottom end is also much closer, no 50 goal losses/wins. And this the most open contest in years!
PDFL now compared to PDFL 5 years ago, big difference, the standard of the league has lifted alot thanks to the inclusion of 2 new clubs and the influx of GV league players. With the league being far more competitive and the standard up, more players are going to be attracted to the league and it wont just be the top sides that will benefit from it. i think the league is going to get stronger in years to come assuming that the VCFL dont stuff it up
BACKS SORE!
10 Aug 2007, 15:20
Bad news on the Hoppers front, as I hear vetren Karl Sampson has done his Knee or Broken his leg at Picola on the weekend and @ age 32 or 33 this could mean the end of his playing days???
As for rookie of the year I reckon Keegan Oliver would be Yarra's best candiate as he plays key position CHF or CHB. All nominees I'm sure are great young footballers with a big future! Best of luck.:thumbsu:
Now that it’s B&F time for most clubs how does your club do theirs, Berrigan does a Power Point Presentation, All grades footy and netball, fantastic night for all. Ours will be on the 22nd of September when will yours be? This is the forum to get this kind of info out to your supporters.
Katandra's is usualy the friday night following the PDFL granny. There was talk of having it at a venue other than the club rooms and maybe a black tie ball style of night. Should be a good night.
so would the gvfl reserves be the same as hte pdfl seniors?
premiers07
12 Aug 2007, 13:20
so would the gvfl reserves be the same as hte pdfl seniors?
from watching 2 GV reserves games this year, shepp united and ky, and shepp united and shepp bears,
The standrard was fairly poor, bothy united and bears are in and around top 6 yet they both had players who really struggle.
seemed to me that the pdfl would be alot better standard.
iwantanotherflag
12 Aug 2007, 16:34
Some teams are now able to put their spot in the 6 in permanent marker... rather than pencil.
Looks like Dookie & Katandra will be top 2.
Waaia will be 3rd (on percentage)
Shepp East 4th
Deni 5th
6th spot... If Waaia beat Picola, the winner of Blighty & Katunga could get in.
That means... at Barooga
Waaia V (Picola or Katunga or Blighty)
Shepp East v Deni
At Tungamah
Katandra V Dookie Utd
how would the picolas interleague sqaud go against gvs 1sts
how much would gv win by?
how would the picolas interleague sqaud go against gvs 1sts
how much would gv win by?
alot
Kick it to me
12 Aug 2007, 21:41
Now that it’s B&F time for most clubs how does your club do theirs, Berrigan does a Power Point Presentation, All grades footy and netball, fantastic night for all. Ours will be on the 22nd of September when will yours be? This is the forum to get this kind of info out to your supporters.
Who's in the running for the Saints B+F Magic. Looks like the Turner Bro's, Thorno, Tim Cooper and Dave Riddle have all had good years. Who's your top 5?
pace to freeze
13 Aug 2007, 09:15
from watching 2 GV reserves games this year, shepp united and ky, and shepp united and shepp bears,
The standrard was fairly poor, bothy united and bears are in and around top 6 yet they both had players who really struggle.
seemed to me that the pdfl would be alot better standard.
This standard issue is of great interest and obviously creating alot of debate, a couple of things to keep in mind about dismissing the standard of the past.
Here are some names that were in their prime whilst in PDFL 5-10 years ago who have been around a bit and I am sure have missed quite a few.
R.Wren, D.Sexton, Fox's , Collins' , Kennedys' , W.Teague, J.McMartin, P.McCheda, Sullivan(Blighty), S.Jarrot(blighty) S.Heard(Picola), A.Corrie, A.Thorp, R.Ressugan, G.McClarty, Waarsdorp, J.Brunskill mmm !!! would not think they would be far behind current list of better players ???
Most have proven to be well up to MFL or better standard, probably the least known is Jarrot who I am almost certain , played VFL seniors straight after leaving PDFL.
themagicfrog
13 Aug 2007, 09:25
Who's in the running for the Saints B+F Magic. Looks like the Turner Bro's, Thorno, Tim Cooper and Dave Riddle have all had good years. Who's your top 5?
The names that have come up alot in the best have been
Cooper, Ware, the Glanvill brothers, Riddle, McKenzie and Thornton have had good patches as well
chicken machine
13 Aug 2007, 13:06
This standard issue is of great interest and obviously creating alot of debate, a couple of things to keep in mind about dismissing the standard of the past.
Here are some names that were in their prime whilst in PDFL 5-10 years ago who have been around a bit and I am sure have missed quite a few.
R.Wren, D.Sexton, Fox's , Collins' , Kennedys' , W.Teague, J.McMartin, P.McCheda, Sullivan(Blighty), S.Jarrot(blighty) S.Heard(Picola), A.Corrie, A.Thorp, R.Ressugan, G.McClarty, Waarsdorp, J.Brunskill mmm !!! would not think they would be far behind current list of better players ???
Most have proven to be well up to MFL or better standard, probably the least known is Jarrot who I am almost certain , played VFL seniors straight after leaving PDFL.
played for coburg tigers but not too sure how many senior games he played there also he did pretty well when he use to play for finley in the MFL as well
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14 Aug 2007, 14:19
how would the picolas interleague sqaud go against gvs 1sts
how much would gv win by?
20 goals
20 goals
But if you played it would only be about 3 or 4 I'd reckon
Lazy HJ
14 Aug 2007, 15:27
A big weekend coming up. Who will get into the final 6th spot. Will it be Blighty or Picola? If Picola upset Waaia they will play each other 2 weeks in a row. Could make for some interesting footy. All other games this weekend dont seem to carry as much excitement with the other 5 spots fairly set.
iwantanotherflag
14 Aug 2007, 16:42
A big weekend coming up. Who will get into the final 6th spot. Will it be Blighty or Picola? If Picola upset Waaia they will play each other 2 weeks in a row. Could make for some interesting footy. All other games this weekend dont seem to carry as much excitement with the other 5 spots fairly set.
With Katunga's % on 123, Blighty 135 and Picola 136 (and one game ahead) are Katunga any chance of making it. They would need a pretty big win I would think.
With Katunga's % on 123, Blighty 135 and Picola 136 (and one game ahead) are Katunga any chance of making it. They would need a pretty big win I would think.
I wouldn't think Katunga would have a chance.
How's the leg goin, was it you that broke it on the weekend?
premiers07
14 Aug 2007, 22:00
I wouldn't think Katunga would have a chance.
How's the leg goin, was it you that broke it on the weekend?
Nah that was the other thompson.
Hugh thompson was the guy who snapped his leg in half while also doing his anterior and posterior ligaments at the same time
will be surely missed throughout the finals as he was a very good full back..
iwantanotherflag
15 Aug 2007, 10:33
I wouldn't think Katunga would have a chance.
How's the leg goin, was it you that broke it on the weekend?
Nah that was Hugh, I don't think he'd have time to be on BigFooty with his injury!
What is the story with Petar Fantini? Playing reserves when there are obviously quite a few senior players missing?
Lazy HJ
15 Aug 2007, 13:37
Nah that was Hugh, I don't think he'd have time to be on BigFooty with his injury!
What is the story with Petar Fantini? Playing reserves when there are obviously quite a few senior players missing?
What is going on out Shepp way. Lost their last 5 or so, senior players in the reserves. Do they have some injuries, fighting in the camp. Anyone have any info ??
its game on
15 Aug 2007, 17:18
I asked the same question about Peter Fantini 2 months ago.
He is a gun when right.
The fat lady isn't singing yet for Shepp East, but she is clearing her throat .
Finals experience counts for a lot, don't under estimate that experience!
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15 Aug 2007, 19:35
But if you played it would only be about 3 or 4 I'd reckon
of course fair chance would pip them by a goal
Nah that was Hugh, I don't think he'd have time to be on BigFooty with his injury!
What is the story with Petar Fantini? Playing reserves when there are obviously quite a few senior players missing?
Attitude
iwantanotherflag
16 Aug 2007, 16:51
Attitude
FIGJAM or Can't be F'd?
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16 Aug 2007, 21:30
FIGJAM or Can't be F'd?
he's addicted to ice, he's one eagle thats been flying high lately
he's addicted to ice, he's one eagle thats been flying high lately
Brendan Mellington is apparently the other.
Alistar corry of Picola is an absolute superstar. i have expressed this many times throughout this thread and i must say it again. he is unstopable. im not sure why he isn't playing bushies though. i am a good mate of his so i will have to ask him. but if he hits national draft he will go no.1 no doubt about it. or top 3. he played school footy yesterday and the other team just could not shut him down. he also has the hoof of a stalion aswell.. love u alco!!
eagle 3
17 Aug 2007, 10:54
Alistar corry of Picola is an absolute superstar. i have expressed this many times throughout this thread and i must say it again. he is unstopable. im not sure why he isn't playing bushies though. i am a good mate of his so i will have to ask him. but if he hits national draft he will go no.1 no doubt about it. or top 3. he played school footy yesterday and the other team just could not shut him down. he also has the hoof of a stalion aswell.. love u alco!!
yeah ur rite. he is a freak but ur goin a bit over board wit the top 3 dont u think?
eagle 3
17 Aug 2007, 11:19
Alistar corry of Picola is an absolute superstar. i have expressed this many times throughout this thread and i must say it again. he is unstopable. im not sure why he isn't playing bushies though. i am a good mate of his so i will have to ask him. but if he hits national draft he will go no.1 no doubt about it. or top 3. he played school footy yesterday and the other team just could not shut him down. he also has the hoof of a stalion aswell.. love u alco!!
also my mail is that he is not playing bushies coz he didnt wanna. think he jus prefers to hav fun wit his footy and kick around wit his mates at his home club.
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17 Aug 2007, 13:58
Brendan Mellington is apparently the other.
that kid's got problems, can play tho
that kid's got problems, can play tho
I know he is a ****head??
that kid's got problems, can play tho
Nar I dont rate him at all. (haha)
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17 Aug 2007, 18:33
that kid's got problems, can play tho
6'3 tower of palican poo
pace to freeze
17 Aug 2007, 19:37
When is league vote count, is it presention night as well, and how are pre-season predictions going?
pace to freeze
17 Aug 2007, 19:43
tungamah are gonna become seriouse threats this year as they have recruited a good number of gun players. i was talking to David Putamorsi a couple of weeks ago as i was playing in Euroa he said this would have to be the strongest tungamah team he has coached so far and he believes that they can go all the way. also that he said that this year he will have alot of depth in his team with some of these young kids making a good impression on the track and in the barooga night seriouse. My tip for premiers this year.
Early tip
04 April 07
pace to freeze
17 Aug 2007, 19:45
now that everyone has played there practice matches and knows how each team is fairing after a long pre season top 6 pridictions would be good to know.
here is mine. in no particular order.
shepp east
tungamah
dookie
katandra
waiia
picola
great effort out tunga in Deni
04 April 07
tungamah are gonna become seriouse threats this year as they have recruited a good number of gun players. i was talking to David Putamorsi a couple of weeks ago as i was playing in Euroa he said this would have to be the strongest tungamah team he has coached so far and he believes that they can go all the way. also that he said that this year he will have alot of depth in his team with some of these young kids making a good impression on the track and in the barooga night seriouse. My tip for premiers this year.
Under achievers of the year by a very long way.
Can Shop
18 Aug 2007, 20:38
So with all the rounds finished.. Who walks away with the league medals..
pace to freeze
19 Aug 2007, 09:50
So with all the rounds finished.. Who walks away with the league medals..
The obvious choices would be someone from the sides that have made big improvements this season being Dookie, Deni, Blighty or Waaia.
From them the most obvious choices would be Lebroq from Dookie, but I think has been away, Bode from Deni and Schouller from Blighty, however league medals have a history of going to small onballers so I think Germano and Moodie might be smokies.
Scott from Waaia to me looks to be a good thing .
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19 Aug 2007, 10:27
The obvious choices would be someone from the sides that have made big improvements this season being Dookie, Deni, Blighty or Waaia.
From them the most obvious choices would be Lebroq from Dookie, but I think has been away, Bode from Deni and Schouller from Blighty, however league medals have a history of going to small onballers so I think Germano and Moodie might be smokies.
Scott from Waaia to me looks to be a good thing .
scott should get the award for the best cheating sheep dog.
clearances - 1000
hard ball gets - 0
what does everyone think of the conditions of the footy grounds.
i heard katamatite isnt even alowed to water there from now on not even for cricket season. tungamahs is getting better at the end of the year so thats stupid and strathys would be the hardest ground in the pdfl, they need to do something about it if there playin a grand final on it.
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20 Aug 2007, 09:14
what does everyone think of the conditions of the footy grounds.
i heard katamatite isnt even alowed to water there from now on not even for cricket season. tungamahs is getting better at the end of the year so thats stupid and strathys would be the hardest ground in the pdfl, they need to do something about it if there playin a grand final on it.
i played on tungamahs 3 weeks ago and it was like a cow paddock, sandy dry soil with weeds not grass cover and change rooms worst in the league
i played on tungamahs 3 weeks ago and it was like a cow paddock, sandy dry soil with weeds not grass cover and change rooms worst in the league
Strathys ground is full of weeds too, should have had the Granny at Barooga and piss off the double header??
iwantanotherflag
20 Aug 2007, 14:55
Strathys ground is full of weeds too, should have had the Granny at Barooga and piss off the double header??
No doubt that Barooga's surface is the best in the district. But I like the idea of having the GF on a PDFL ground.
The Barooga double header probably isn't required anymore due to their not being 3 games on the one weekend.
The KDFL has given there GF to a GVFL club (Mooroopna), lots of for and against arguments.
Katunga always put on a good show, it will be great to see Strathy equal or better that. The grounds do tend to get better from now on with a bit of rapid growth and hopefully some water.
iwantanotherflag
20 Aug 2007, 14:59
On the weekend I heard some mail... not sure how reliable... Strathy and Yarroweyah were used in the same sentence as the word merger. Surely not?? Even if only down the road.
Both have had trouble fielding 2s sides, but very proud and necessary clubs.
Can somebody confirm or tell me that I was being had?