C Section Amateur Football

[GetSmart]

Well Red Roy has really done it this time. See the Thread Top Blokes in Amateur Football.

It Reads... There is a guy at Fitzroy Reds who does an enormous amount for the club, the section, the VAFA, victorian footy and the whoe AFL brand. Keen observer of the game whose insightful and witty postings on the C Section Thread are a treat for all to read.

He will be on the B Section thread next year when the Reds charge into the finals and earn promotion.

Don't know who I'm talking about??

It is the Great One - Red Roy.

Thanks for your support

Red

[From the Pile]

Well Red Roy has really done it this time. See the Thread Top Blokes in Amateur Football.

It Reads... There is a guy at Fitzroy Reds who does an enormous amount for the club, the section, the VAFA, victorian footy and the whoe AFL brand. Keen observer of the game whose insightful and witty postings on the C Section Thread are a treat for all to read.

He will be on the B Section thread next year when the Reds charge into the finals and earn promotion.

Don't know who I'm talking about??

It is the Great One - Red Roy.

Thanks for your support

Red



Get Smart...............Get a Room.

[From the Pile]

Time for a reality check guys. Really this should be the D2 thread. Most of the senior sides running around are very average. In most sides you wouldn't call their bottom six even good ordinary players. Be honest. Do you really want your club to go up to B Section in 2007 Can you imagine playing the Tigers or in reality better teams week in week out. That's what you can expect. As for the reserves teams God help them. Some clubs reserve teams would say enough is enough! I'm not playing. I know this is not what you want to hear, but you need to take the blinkers off and go and have a look for yourself. The only clubs that stand a chance would be the jackers, Tigers and possibly Ormond. Forget the rest. It would be a disaster of club busting proportions and embarrasing to the competition! C Section needs to pull up its socks!


tend to agree Three Malugas, aside from St.bedes this year C section is not a patch on last years.

[Guru Joffa]

Forgot to add ... never, ever, ever, write off Parkdale.

Oh, Mobbe, a person after my own heart. Yes it's ok, you can use my quote, I haven't copywritten it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsu:

[greentree]

How long ago did Collegians play in C grade I thought It was 2 years ago.
Having a bit of a blew with some nasty B grade poster.

[overtheline]

OTL,

The OC reference of stringing games together was a play on words referring to the big fella's documented leg injury issues...OC's win over Monash featured 12 goals from Loats...in their win over Ormond in the wet at Home they had 11 shots at goal to Ormond's 19 and won by 7 points and I reckon Ormond are far better team on a good surface.

Plenty of interest creates an exciting month or two for some ahead...heard a rumour from the travel industry that the proposed Red's trip to Tonga has been brought forward from October to early September to coincide with Burgo's flight home from Pakistan amongst other reasons!!!!

RCT
RCT,
Very funny if you indeed meant that play on words! They(oc) did win by 100 points on saturday away(dry ground) with one goal from loats and perhaps only st bedes is in better recent form? Hampton lost the week before by 9 points at Ormond.They were facing relegation(oc) a month ago and are now(albeit temporarily) in the four. I think most are acknowledging that is a fair effort, thats all.
On more significant maters, Reds? Very confident this week of crushing NOBS with many, many inclusions(watch the teamsheet monday!). MArgin? 43 points!

[The Tiger's Nuts]

And whats with the umpire telling TD to take of the thermos he was wearing under his shorts?!!


He wanted a hot drink at quarter time, hence the thermos. I think the ump thought it was setting a dangerous precedent - next thing people will be pulling out hip flasks during stoppages, the lot.


They did have a good third term though, some interesting umpiring - a free kick paid in the opposition fwd line (resulting in a goal to that little midget who kicked about 5 in the quarter) because our water boy was on the ground too long???? What the???


Umps had been given a rocket about letting water boys get in the way. SBMT water boy was warned too but made himself scarce when not actually delivering.


highlight of the day was Litzas impersonation of our President at the aftermatch - hilarious stuff that brightened Roys day. On that note - well done to all the Tigers players/supporters who came in for a drink.


Absolutely. Best after-match entertainment in a very long time, and if there was any tension in the room before there was certainly none after.

Now all you have to do is give the change rooms a hose down to get rid of the heritage-listed dirt and find the dead possum/rats in the roof that provided a heady enhancement to the whiffs of liniment and stale pee... :eek:

Tigernuts

[Red Roy]

How long ago did Collegians play in C grade I thought It was 2 years ago.
Having a bit of a blew with some nasty B grade poster.

Roy just red (get it?) your little banter over in Beee Section Greentree - some nasty types over there - very full of their own importance - Red does not like such arrogance and will be prepared to assist you in an all out C v B section war if one should develop.

As for your question re Collegians- I'm sure RCT will know -

1. He claims to know everything about amateur fottball
2. He is forever boring us senseless with his historical facts

In this case they may come in handy.

Don't back down greeny old boy - red is in your corner, for now, because next year i will be a B section poster following the roy boys up the grades and will turn on you like a rabid dog !!!!!

The Roy

[Red Roy]

RCT,
Very funny if you indeed meant that play on words! They(oc) did win by 100 points on saturday away(dry ground) with one goal from loats and perhaps only st bedes is in better recent form? Hampton lost the week before by 9 points at Ormond.They were facing relegation(oc) a month ago and are now(albeit temporarily) in the four. I think most are acknowledging that is a fair effort, thats all.
On more significant maters, Reds? Very confident this week of crushing NOBS with many, many inclusions(watch the teamsheet monday!). MArgin? 43 points!

OTL - I would suggest the margin would be closer to 80 points. An array of stars to return - sorry Killer. Burgo will shout you lunch this week to make up for it in advance.

Litza - you won't have to play this week (thank god - they are still trying to replace the divot from where you took a tumble in the 3rd q and you can safely get back ont fizz on Friday night Ned!) and will also return to the winners list in style.

Bye for now

The Red

[Mobbenfuhrer]

Mobbe,

Ormond will win 3 of last 4...at the Gunn this week, smaller ground and 6 day turnaround will see them defeat Ajax...they will also knock off Parky who they comfortably defeated 1st time around and will touch up Reds back at the Gunn...think most are giving OC too much credit...probably 2 wins in last 4 for them - who have they defeated in 4 of last 5 wins really? and sorry but Red's need to win one game and hope the results go their way...won't beat NOBS at Gillon, Ormond at the Gunn and Monash will win at Brunswick Street.

RCT

Well I was playing it down, there actually is some chance of the Reds beating Ormond and therefore I'm putting them down for anything between 1 and 3 wins (well actually, 0 and 4!), but went with a moderate from-adjusted outpan.

PS Tigers folks : If there were actually concerns re away rooms at Brunny St, do you know if that was brought up between the two clubs? As the Reds would surely love to know of these concerns and I know they'll act on them as far as they are able. If nothing's been brought up officially, I can always send a hint over in an unofficial capacity, if yers want to pass me the details.

[Max Leader]

How long ago did Collegians play in C grade I thought It was 2 years ago.
Having a bit of a blew with some nasty B grade poster.

Collegians ended up 4th in C Grade in 2001.

Lost GF in 2003 in C Grade

Lost GF in 2004 in B Grade

Relegated from A Grade in 2005

Promoted to A Grade in 2006

He may be nasty but he is right!!!

[Everyday Spelling]

Yes mobby ****. The OC boys were unimpressed with the state of your rooms away rooms to. So most likely need to pass it on.
On more news. Lowey is back this week for the boys and kaney batzloff will play after a sizable absence. Add to this the two time premiership skipper on debut and loats in g square. Tigers will have the most concerns going into a game that they have had all year this week. Add the fantastic state of the ground that we play on and its the OC boys on the way. As I said.....jump on now cause we are nearly full.
Will be able to cater for Sam Anstey too with the most annoying tagger in the comp.

Love to everyone
ES

[Mobbenfuhrer]

Collegians ended up 4th in C Grade in 2001.

Lost GF in 2003 in C Grade

Lost GF in 2004 in B Grade

Relegated from A Grade in 2005

Promoted to A Grade in 2006

He may be nasty but he is right!!!

This is all I have on it :
1997 - VAFA A Section : Collegians finished 4th.
1998-2000 - VAFA ? Section : Collegians participated.
2001 - VAFA C Section First Semi-Final : Glen Eira defeated Collegians.
2003 - VAFA C Section : Collegians participated.

[Mobbenfuhrer]

Hot off the press. All VAFA clubs senior coaches & presidents have been asked to sign affadavits regarding the "amateur status" of all players. Have the folks down at HQ got some ladder changing surprises in store??

Are we gonna get more info already or do we have to wait 3 days like Jesus did? :p

[Surly23]

Yes mobby ****. The OC boys were unimpressed with the state of your rooms away rooms to. So most likely need to pass it on.
On more news. Lowey is back this week for the boys and kaney batzloff will play after a sizable absence. Add to this the two time premiership skipper on debut and loats in g square. Tigers will have the most concerns going into a game that they have had all year this week. Add the fantastic state of the ground that we play on and its the OC boys on the way. As I said.....jump on now cause we are nearly full.
Will be able to cater for Sam Anstey too with the most annoying tagger in the comp.

Love to everyone
ES

Thats funny, ran into Kane in Mentone this week, he told me he had know interest in playing footy for OC!!

Think you should stop talking **** ES (You are starting to sound like Red Roy) and get ready to be pumped by plenty............

[Everyday Spelling]

he told me he had know interest in playing footy for OC!!


Great use of grammar!!!!!! Typical of you ferals down there. Very basic english skills.
That is all
ES
P.S we seem to be having trouble with the hot water system in the away rooms at present and can't see us fixing it this week. Chin up. Bring your hot water bottles:D

[Richard Clay Torpedoes]

Mobbe,

Can confirm that all clubs have received the affadavits to sign but this I understand is part of the VAFA's new requirements, given the old reinstatement rules were abolished and that the VAFA hierachy were going to more vigilant on clubs ensuring that players are ' true amateurs'.

ES,

I reckon you are about as close to the OC's info as Roy is to the Red's chances of making the finals...next thing you'll tell us that Ian Thorpe is swimming on the half bank flank for the OC's and Jennifer Hawkins is going to hand wash the Tigers BOG player post match....give it up..it isn't working!

[Surly23]

he told me he had know interest in playing footy for OC!!


Great use of grammar!!!!!! Typical of you ferals down there. Very basic english skills.
That is all
ES
P.S we seem to be having trouble with the hot water system in the away rooms at present and can't see us fixing it this week. Chin up. Bring your hot water bottles:D

Sorry, seems I didn't do Everyday spelling or grammer you Eastern Suburbs W a n k er!! Ferals maybe, playing finals definately..........

Maybe you guys should spend your time looking after the players the care about your s h itful club, rather than blokes who couldn't care less i.e. Kane, Loats etc etc..........

Hopefully I see ya Saturday, so I can ram that silverspoon right up your backside!!!!

[GetSmart]

Well I was playing it down, there actually is some chance of the Reds beating Ormond and therefore I'm putting them down for anything between 1 and 3 wins (well actually, 0 and 4!), but went with a moderate from-adjusted outpan.

PS Tigers folks : If there were actually concerns re away rooms at Brunny St, do you know if that was brought up between the two clubs? As the Reds would surely love to know of these concerns and I know they'll act on them as far as they are able. If nothing's been brought up officially, I can always send a hint over in an unofficial capacity, if yers want to pass me the details.
If they can't see it for themselves than they must need guide dogs over at Brunswick Street!

[Three Malugas]

Mobbe,

Can confirm that all clubs have received the affadavits to sign but this I understand is part of the VAFA's new requirements, given the old reinstatement rules were abolished and that the VAFA hierachy were going to more vigilant on clubs ensuring that players are ' true amateurs'.

ES,

I reckon you are about as close to the OC's info as Roy is to the Red's chances of making the finals...next thing you'll tell us that Ian Thorpe is swimming on the half bank flank for the OC's and Jennifer Hawkins is going to hand wash the Tigers BOG player post match....give it up..it isn't working! Nothing new about Afadivits being required. Has beent he case for years. Probably new administtration at HQ have forgotten to follow it up earlier. Normally done prior to first game.

[Bigfootyfan]

Nothing new about Afadivits being required. Has beent he case for years. Probably new administtration at HQ have forgotten to follow it up earlier. Normally done prior to first game.

Go to work Malugas!!!!!

[greentree]

Ok so I get my facts right, have any of the sides to go up last 3 years to B grade come back down, time flys when you're haveing fun ,didnt think it was 3 years since Colls went up.

[Scribe]

Nothing new about Afadivits being required. Has beent he case for years. Probably new administtration at HQ have forgotten to follow it up earlier. Normally done prior to first game.

Prior to 2006, each new registration had to swear their own affidavit as to their amateur status. It was provided for on the reverse of their registration form.

The new registration forms provided for a simple player acknowledgement that they had been advised by the Club Secretary that they couldn't receive $$$ to play.

This final step requires the executive and coach to confirm, by way of affidavit, that no player on their list has received remuneration for playing in 2006.

Given U19 registrations only closed on 31/7, this last step couldn't be taken until all players had been registered for the season.

I trust that clarifies the matter.

[Richard Clay Torpedoes]

Ok so I get my facts right, have any of the sides to go up last 3 years to B grade come back down, time flys when you're haveing fun ,didnt think it was 3 years since Colls went up.

In the past three years the premiers and runners up of C Section have been:

2003 - Beaumaris* def Collegians
2004 - MHSOB def Caulf. Gramm
2005 - Uni Blacks def Beaumaris

* Beaumaris were relegated from B Section in 2004 back to C Section 2005.

RCT

[From the Pile]

How long ago did Collegians play in C grade I thought It was 2 years ago.
Having a bit of a blew with some nasty B grade poster.



Pretty sure it was 2003. They have been up and down more than a brides nighty.
I think they Went:
2003 C Grade,
2004 B Grade
2005 A Grade
2006 B Grade

[From the Pile]

Rumour.........Ben Johnson will be/has been sacked from the Pies for his Port Melbourne foray and will line up with his old school next year if not drafted.

[Scribe]

Rumour.........Ben Johnson will be/has been sacked from the Pies for his Port Melbourne foray and will line up with his old school next year if not drafted.

Extremely useful post.

Tell me - What current regular senior AFL player under the age of 28 would consider playing with an amateur side 6 weeks short of an AFL finals campaign?? If he was cr@p (which he no longer is), then he'd look at SANFL or VFL options, or the bush for big $$$$ before "lining up for his old school if not drafted".

Clearly he will be picked up by another AFL side if released/sacked.

Next time before you post - insert your brain back in first.

[From the Pile]

Extremely useful post.

Tell me - What current regular senior AFL player under the age of 28 would consider playing with an amateur side 6 weeks short of an AFL finals campaign?? If he was cr@p (which he no longer is), then he'd look at SANFL or VFL options, or the bush for big $$$$ before "lining up for his old school if not drafted".

Clearly he will be picked up by another AFL side if released/sacked.

Next time before you post - insert your brain back in first.



No Sh**t !!! and no doubt he would get picked up from another club. However just remember when he does eventually finish his AFL career watch where he plays and remember where you first heard it.

By the way in response to your statement......What regular senior AFL player under the age of 28 would consider playing with an amateur club (his old school).........I guess Carl Steinfort never shared your views, straight from an AFL Grand Final to B Grade Ammos at age 26....Next time before you post - do your research first.

[big sav]

No Sh**t !!! and no doubt he would get picked up from another club. However just remember when he does eventually finish his AFL career watch where he plays and remember where you first heard it.

By the way in response to your statement......What regular senior AFL player under the age of 28 would consider playing with an amateur club (his old school).........I guess Carl Steinfort never shared your views, straight from an AFL Grand Final to B Grade Ammos at age 26....Next time before you post - do your research first.


Nice one Pile............

[Richard Clay Torpedoes]

Settle down their fella's...no point getting worked up over an outside player like BJ who hangs around Port Melbourne night clubs on a Sunday night with the likes of CT looking for a reason....mmmm takes me back to Sundays arvo's/evenings with 'Rocket' Rod Owen at the Wayside in South Melbourne ....ah the memories.

Let's get back on track with selections for Round 15...weather looks like it's on the improve so tracks should be dead to good (stuff the new track ratings system- harder than chinese maths to work out) and there is always some value on the card...

Students (6/4) vs Vultures (Evens)....hard one to work out with Vultures form better in recent times than the Students who were terrible at EP last week..6 day break won't matter cos they didn't turn up anyway...better at Frearson may make this a better contest but maybe the Vultures might get over the line...margin 15 points

Ormond (2/1) vs Ajax (5/4)...cracker match here at the Gunn...Ajax smashed the Blues last Sunday and Ormond did likewise to Parade...double chance at stake here and at home on the smaller Gunn will suit the home team...Ormond need to start well and take it up to the Jackas who may struggle late in the game...Ormond for mine by 11 points

Hampton Rovers (4/5) vs Old Paradians (7/2) like a country 2400m maiden this one...no form to speak of from either team...perhaps Hampton's loss to Ormond two weeks ago suggests they might get over Parade at David Street but Parade have actually won more games away than at home this year...bookmakers are worried as some suggestions of match fixing could eventuate...Rovers the tip by 24 points with no confidence

Old Camberwell (7/2) vs SBMT (8/13)...looks as thought the track has improved last week at the Barnard given the OC's Unders kicked 27 goals albeit against a bottom team...Tigers marching towards September and meet the challenges every week with authority...Wellers have got better but this is a WFA class opponent not a restricted class horse...Tigers by 38 points given the track is no worse than dead.

NOBS (4/6) vs Reds (7/2)...back at the Gillon and the boy Barker as a target will get the NOBS the money over a disappointing Reds who were specked in the Cup's market early doors but have plenty of duck eggs next to their name now...Red's who won the Country Cup's events in 2005, just have not stepped up to the City Carnival this year and despite rumours of potentially new stable hands coming in to help this week it will be a win to home team by 40 points.

RCT value bet...take the 2/1 on offer for the Ormond boys and the Value bet might be Old Paradians if you can get a few goals in at 5/4 or even money.

Remember bet big and bet early and as one wise old punter taught me...faint heart never won a fair lady.

May dame fortune attend you.

RCT

[Scribe]

No Sh**t !!! and no doubt he would get picked up from another club. However just remember when he does eventually finish his AFL career watch where he plays and remember where you first heard it.

By the way in response to your statement......What regular senior AFL player under the age of 28 would consider playing with an amateur club (his old school).........I guess Carl Steinfort never shared your views, straight from an AFL Grand Final to B Grade Ammos at age 26....Next time before you post - do your research first.

You missed my point - he's 6 weeks' short of an AFL finals series and you were suggesting he's told his old school he might play there next year. Face it, he wouldn't have given it a split-second thought at this stage.

Carl Steinfort played 5 or 6 massive games for Mazenod the year after being delisted and retiring from AFL football. He wasn't wanted by any other AFL side and chose not to play for dough - fair enough. Remember, he effectively retired from serious football. Yep - and he was so loyal to Mazenod that he's now playing for Old Haileybury. You could technically throw in Caydn Beetham if you wish, but he's also one who only played a handful of games in second half of Xavs' season after he gave away big time footy, and decided in the middle of the year to pull the boots back on for fun.

Johnson isn't in the same category at all.

RCT - you're right, we should get back onto round 15. Still, I think 'rumours' like this should take a back seat in favour of fact and opinion. Sorry if that's difficult for some, it's a product of being someone who likes to write about things that actually occur.

Cheers

Scribe

[From the Pile]

You missed my point - he's 6 weeks' short of an AFL finals series and you were suggesting he's told his old school he might play there next year. Face it, he wouldn't have given it a split-second thought at this stage.

Carl Steinfort played 5 or 6 massive games for Mazenod the year after being delisted and retiring from AFL football. He wasn't wanted by any other AFL side and chose not to play for dough - fair enough. Remember, he effectively retired from serious football. Yep - and he was so loyal to Mazenod that he's now playing for Old Haileybury. You could technically throw in Caydn Beetham if you wish, but he's also one who only played a handful of games in second half of Xavs' season after he gave away big time footy, and decided in the middle of the year to pull the boots back on for fun.

Johnson isn't in the same category at all.

RCT - you're right, we should get back onto round 15. Still, I think 'rumours' like this should take a back seat in favour of fact and opinion. Sorry if that's difficult for some, it's a product of being someone who likes to write about things that actually occur.

Cheers

Scribe


You don't think there are AFL footballers who are in the middle of their careers who have said to Ammo clubs, when I finish up at the AFL I will come back and play with you ?? Anyway Agree there are more relevant things to talk about.

[CFE]

You don't think there are AFL footballers who are in the middle of their careers who have said to Ammo clubs, when I finish up at the AFL I will come back and play with you ?? Anyway Agree there are more relevant things to talk about.

For sure that has happened. Matty Robbins has said he will play for Ormond when he finishes up his AFL career, whether that be in 1-2 or 3 yrs. He played all his junior footy there & has 2 brothers playing, so why wouldn't he.

[Mobbenfuhrer]

Mayhap all that's happened is that the term 'rumour' has been juxtaposed with 'hypothesis'?

[overtheline]

Settle down their fella's...no point getting worked up over an outside player like BJ who hangs around Port Melbourne night clubs on a Sunday night with the likes of CT looking for a reason....mmmm takes me back to Sundays arvo's/evenings with 'Rocket' Rod Owen at the Wayside in South Melbourne ....ah the memories.

Let's get back on track with selections for Round 15...weather looks like it's on the improve so tracks should be dead to good (stuff the new track ratings system- harder than chinese maths to work out) and there is always some value on the card...

Students (6/4) vs Vultures (Evens)....hard one to work out with Vultures form better in recent times than the Students who were terrible at EP last week..6 day break won't matter cos they didn't turn up anyway...better at Frearson may make this a better contest but maybe the Vultures might get over the line...margin 15 points

Ormond (2/1) vs Ajax (5/4)...cracker match here at the Gunn...Ajax smashed the Blues last Sunday and Ormond did likewise to Parade...double chance at stake here and at home on the smaller Gunn will suit the home team...Ormond need to start well and take it up to the Jackas who may struggle late in the game...Ormond for mine by 11 points

Hampton Rovers (4/5) vs Old Paradians (7/2) like a country 2400m maiden this one...no form to speak of from either team...perhaps Hampton's loss to Ormond two weeks ago suggests they might get over Parade at David Street but Parade have actually won more games away than at home this year...bookmakers are worried as some suggestions of match fixing could eventuate...Rovers the tip by 24 points with no confidence

Old Camberwell (7/2) vs SBMT (8/13)...looks as thought the track has improved last week at the Barnard given the OC's Unders kicked 27 goals albeit against a bottom team...Tigers marching towards September and meet the challenges every week with authority...Wellers have got better but this is a WFA class opponent not a restricted class horse...Tigers by 38 points given the track is no worse than dead.

NOBS (4/6) vs Reds (7/2)...back at the Gillon and the boy Barker as a target will get the NOBS the money over a disappointing Reds who were specked in the Cup's market early doors but have plenty of duck eggs next to their name now...Red's who won the Country Cup's events in 2005, just have not stepped up to the City Carnival this year and despite rumours of potentially new stable hands coming in to help this week it will be a win to home team by 40 points.

RCT value bet...take the 2/1 on offer for the Ormond boys and the Value bet might be Old Paradians if you can get a few goals in at 5/4 or even money.

Remember bet big and bet early and as one wise old punter taught me...faint heart never won a fair lady.

May dame fortune attend you.

RCT

RCT, very creative as usual. You have summed things up very well. The Monash one is very interesting, as Parkdale are very much home track specialists and have put in some shockers on the road eg ormond. Fancy Monash on a dry day

Reds do have significant inclusions this week and you will see a far more competitive effort, and I am confident they can salute and put NOBS well and truly in the drop zone.
Can't come at OC without loats against you guys although it won't be a blowout, as they have a very good record at home.
Parade /hampton? Gee, who knows? Toss of the coin..hampton.
Ajax easily for mine.

[chicken machine]

Settle down their fella's...no point getting worked up over an outside player like BJ who hangs around Port Melbourne night clubs on a Sunday night with the likes of CT looking for a reason....mmmm takes me back to Sundays arvo's/evenings with 'Rocket' Rod Owen at the Wayside in South Melbourne ....ah the memories.

Let's get back on track with selections for Round 15...weather looks like it's on the improve so tracks should be dead to good (stuff the new track ratings system- harder than chinese maths to work out) and there is always some value on the card...

Students (6/4) vs Vultures (Evens)....hard one to work out with Vultures form better in recent times than the Students who were terrible at EP last week..6 day break won't matter cos they didn't turn up anyway...better at Frearson may make this a better contest but maybe the Vultures might get over the line...margin 15 points

Ormond (2/1) vs Ajax (5/4)...cracker match here at the Gunn...Ajax smashed the Blues last Sunday and Ormond did likewise to Parade...double chance at stake here and at home on the smaller Gunn will suit the home team...Ormond need to start well and take it up to the Jackas who may struggle late in the game...Ormond for mine by 11 points

Hampton Rovers (4/5) vs Old Paradians (7/2) like a country 2400m maiden this one...no form to speak of from either team...perhaps Hampton's loss to Ormond two weeks ago suggests they might get over Parade at David Street but Parade have actually won more games away than at home this year...bookmakers are worried as some suggestions of match fixing could eventuate...Rovers the tip by 24 points with no confidence

Old Camberwell (7/2) vs SBMT (8/13)...looks as thought the track has improved last week at the Barnard given the OC's Unders kicked 27 goals albeit against a bottom team...Tigers marching towards September and meet the challenges every week with authority...Wellers have got better but this is a WFA class opponent not a restricted class horse...Tigers by 38 points given the track is no worse than dead.

NOBS (4/6) vs Reds (7/2)...back at the Gillon and the boy Barker as a target will get the NOBS the money over a disappointing Reds who were specked in the Cup's market early doors but have plenty of duck eggs next to their name now...Red's who won the Country Cup's events in 2005, just have not stepped up to the City Carnival this year and despite rumours of potentially new stable hands coming in to help this week it will be a win to home team by 40 points.

RCT value bet...take the 2/1 on offer for the Ormond boys and the Value bet might be Old Paradians if you can get a few goals in at 5/4 or even money.

Remember bet big and bet early and as one wise old punter taught me...faint heart never won a fair lady.

May dame fortune attend you.

RCT
One might add that the battle for 3rd and 4th spot takes place in the C reserves this week between Nobs and Reds. Should be a cracker of a game one that will be well fought out by both sides. and prove to be quite an interesting contest which could see both teams in a re-match in the elimination final if both stay in the top 4 provided the wellers dont sneak in.

[Bede me up]

RCT - as we enter the new racing season , I like the theme of your post.

Where do I sign up for those juicy odds on offer for a Reds victory out at Gillon. 6 goals+ in the seniors and reserves for mine.

[Richard Clay Torpedoes]

RCT - as we enter the new racing season , I like the theme of your post.

Where do I sign up for those juicy odds on offer for a Reds victory out at Gillon. 6 goals+ in the seniors and reserves for mine.

Well BMU,

My form analyst put it this way when framing a market on this game...last time they met Reds were travelling better and at Brunswick St. won by 3 and a half goals...since then NOBS have performed much better and have a goal kicking target, back at Gillon and Reds have dropped off considerably...I know there are plenty of punters out at NOB land so you should get set pre match under the grandstand.

RCT did widely tip 'Blacks a Fake' at 33/1 very early doors to win last year Interdominion in Tassie when he was an MO rated pacer...RCT still shudders he didn't get on then...

[Red Roy]

Settle down their fella's...no point getting worked up over an outside player like BJ who hangs around Port Melbourne night clubs on a Sunday night with the likes of CT looking for a reason....mmmm takes me back to Sundays arvo's/evenings with 'Rocket' Rod Owen at the Wayside in South Melbourne ....ah the memories.

Let's get back on track with selections for Round 15...weather looks like it's on the improve so tracks should be dead to good (stuff the new track ratings system- harder than chinese maths to work out) and there is always some value on the card...

Students (6/4) vs Vultures (Evens)....hard one to work out with Vultures form better in recent times than the Students who were terrible at EP last week..6 day break won't matter cos they didn't turn up anyway...better at Frearson may make this a better contest but maybe the Vultures might get over the line...margin 15 points

Ormond (2/1) vs Ajax (5/4)...cracker match here at the Gunn...Ajax smashed the Blues last Sunday and Ormond did likewise to Parade...double chance at stake here and at home on the smaller Gunn will suit the home team...Ormond need to start well and take it up to the Jackas who may struggle late in the game...Ormond for mine by 11 points

Hampton Rovers (4/5) vs Old Paradians (7/2) like a country 2400m maiden this one...no form to speak of from either team...perhaps Hampton's loss to Ormond two weeks ago suggests they might get over Parade at David Street but Parade have actually won more games away than at home this year...bookmakers are worried as some suggestions of match fixing could eventuate...Rovers the tip by 24 points with no confidence

Old Camberwell (7/2) vs SBMT (8/13)...looks as thought the track has improved last week at the Barnard given the OC's Unders kicked 27 goals albeit against a bottom team...Tigers marching towards September and meet the challenges every week with authority...Wellers have got better but this is a WFA class opponent not a restricted class horse...Tigers by 38 points given the track is no worse than dead.

NOBS (4/6) vs Reds (7/2)...back at the Gillon and the boy Barker as a target will get the NOBS the money over a disappointing Reds who were specked in the Cup's market early doors but have plenty of duck eggs next to their name now...Red's who won the Country Cup's events in 2005, just have not stepped up to the City Carnival this year and despite rumours of potentially new stable hands coming in to help this week it will be a win to home team by 40 points.

RCT value bet...take the 2/1 on offer for the Ormond boys and the Value bet might be Old Paradians if you can get a few goals in at 5/4 or even money.

Remember bet big and bet early and as one wise old punter taught me...faint heart never won a fair lady.

May dame fortune attend you.

RCT


RCT - what do you do for a job! You clearly have too much time on your hands, however it is good to see someone taking the time to put some thought into their posts rather than jsut rambling on about how good their team is or how many injuries they have or how much they are going to win by this week or what will end up happeining at the end of the year. Red does not subscribe to such theories............

Tips for this week:

Firstly - red is eagerly anticipating getting a look at the record to see if Scribe has managed to sneak me in for another mention. c'mon frase - I reckon you sneak me in once a week for the rest of the year. The fans want it, no demand it !!

To the Games:

Parkdale v Students - travelling hasn't been good for parky but the students were horrible last week - huge game this, the winner goes a long way to nealry pinching 4th spot ( i say nearly because we know who will end up 4th dont we) I'm, going for Parkdale in a tight one. should be a cracking reserves game here so get in early - Parkdale could break their duck or it may be a nil all draw.

Rovers v parade - the battle of the green machines - albeit it both a bit rusty. Massive game - the loser is going to D Grade and I think that will be Parade - they have been planning for D Section since Rowdy went down.

Ormond v jackas - whoa - another big one - which jackas team will turn up? Will Ari, Ritterman and co enjoy ee Gunns tight surroundings - red thinks not - Kelleher, Miller and the Deledion boys will get the monders over the line here.

The OC V Tigers - is the giant playing? Reds spies think not but the OC must win to stay in the hunt - by Roys calcualtions (which are generally spot on) the tigers can't lose top spot so what have they got to play for??? THE OC's ground may just resemble a pool and with little motivation for the tigers to get down and dirty I'm goiong with the OC.

NOBS v Reds - battle for the Rednob cup at the gillion. Reds seniors will look a little more familiar this week and it doesn't matter that Burgo and killer are mates - the Roys will romp this one in. Don't worry aboyut Barker - TD will sort him out, or do we bother playing anyone on him - Parkdale obvioucly didn't and they still one by 10 goals !!! Reds in a canter.

I hope red has helped you get throuogh your boring. insignificant day as you continue on with your lacklustre lives. Red does try to help where he can.

The Roy

[Richard Clay Torpedoes]

Roy,

Everyone knows that RCT works at Bunnings Warehouse...where lowest prices are just the beginning.

Roy will never be the champion VFL premiership player and part of the greatest VFL centreline in history - Bourke, Barrott, Clay, a former coach of St.Mary's - VAFA and now TV commercial star that RCT from Kyabram is.

Work is just a formality for one as wise as RCT.

RCT

[zoofest43]

most enjoyable thread RichardClayTorpedos,however methinks you have never been a bookie. The idea is not to allow punters to back both sides with you and still win.e.g OC 7/2 vs Tigers 8/13

I'll have 65 on the tigers to win 40 and 20 on OC to win 70.My outlay is 85 to return me 105 or 90.

Nevertheless the summation of each game shows some thought and is to be applauded.

My own thoughts on the Tigers OC game are these.Whilst suitably impressed with OC's last couple of wins,they have come at the expense of both weakened Fitzroy and Hampton line-ups.The form shown is a direct result of the hard work done over the past month by the boys and of course the injection of 4 or 5 quality senior players.

Will this be 'enough' to stop the rampaging Tiger unit,albeit at the Barnyard ,which is still one decent storm away from a quagmire? I think not. If the conditions are ok I reckon the Tigers are to solid all over the groundand will have an edge in skill and pace. Enough of an advantage to overcome a tencious home side playing for a spot in the finals, even should Loats surprisingly play.

If the heavens open watch out. OC play the mud pretty well these days and certainly have been winning contested ball and tackling well in the past couple of games.Even money bet if it's a slop heap otherwise Tigers by 30 points, in a quality game.

[Richard Clay Torpedoes]

Zoofest,

RCT is a wise man and when framing a market he set odds as such to find out the 'smart' from 'mug punters'....and you are indeed in the former group...he was also generous first up to encourage a small win from some punters to encourage a bigger win come carnival time in September....a wise punting thought from a knowledgable punter I know... you don't see bookmakers going home from Flemington on the train at the end of Derby Day....

Given the showers today there may well be track downgrade at some courses.

RCT

[Red Roy]

Roy,

Everyone knows that RCT works at Bunnings Warehouse...where lowest prices are just the beginning.

Roy will never be the champion VFL premiership player and part of the greatest VFL centreline in history - Bourke, Barrott, Clay, a former coach of St.Mary's - VAFA and now TV commercial star that RCT from Kyabram is.

Work is just a formality for one as wise as RCT.

RCT

RCT,

you are starting to sound disturbingly like myself - speaking about yourself in the third person is the domain of the truly great - Anthony Mundine and the Roy.

Clearly you are not in the same league as the Man and the Roy.

Please refrain from posting in such a fashion.

Roy

ps - did i mention i prefer mitre 10 mega mart to bunnings. roy thinks the quality of sausage served is far superior on a saturday morning.

[schwarta]

The president of Parade was just seen walking out of a fish n chip shop, (no suprises there) judging by the size the order, the patrons of the Garvey no longer need fear hunger...

[Surly23]

The president of Parade was just seen walking out of a fish n chip shop, (no suprises there) judging by the size the order, the patrons of the Garvey no longer need fear hunger...

Lucky for the fish n chippery, the boys from Garvey next stop would have local kindergarden to eat a few small children!!

The great H. Simpson once said 'YOU DON"T MAKE FRIENDS WITH SALAD' and this must be Parade's theme for 2006.

[greentree]

RCT,

you are starting to sound disturbingly like myself - speaking about yourself in the third person is the domain of the truly great - Anthony Mundine and the Roy.

Clearly you are not in the same league as the Man and the Roy.

Please refrain from posting in such a fashion.

Roy

ps - did i mention i prefer mitre 10 mega mart to bunnings. roy thinks the quality of sausage served is far superior on a saturday morning.


RCT
Hate to have to agree with Roy but you are starting to sound alot like him.That said I'll do something I"D never do with Roy ,thats I'll follow you tips.
Parky scare me a bit having lost 3 out of the last 4 away by big margins( the only win being Parade)I think we will know alot about the end of the season on Saturday night.

[From the Pile]

Lucky for the fish n chippery, the boys from Garvey next stop would have local kindergarden to eat a few small children!!

The great H. Simpson once said 'YOU DON"T MAKE FRIENDS WITH SALAD' and this must be Parade's theme for 2006.



Surly, a bit ordinary with the commentary on the children - you're starting to sound like Mike Tyson - maybe you need to go back to the local kindergarden to learn how to put your sentences together.

Is the great H.Simpson related to the Parade president by the same surname??

[Guru Joffa]

Hey Greentree, I know it's late on a Thursday Night (sorry Friddee morning), however, never, ever, right off the Guru's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guru Joffa]

PS. Greentree, you're not related to Local Boy are you?

[Guru Joffa]

should be a cracking reserves game here so get in early - Parkdale could break their duck or it may be a nil all draw.

Just look out for the Guru's who won't take any prisoners this week. The Blues might be Students, however, they will remain Students (i.e. no post nominals) after the Vultures chew them up this week!!!

[Richard Clay Torpedoes]

RCT,

you are starting to sound disturbingly like myself - speaking about yourself in the third person is the domain of the truly great - Anthony Mundine and the Roy.

Clearly you are not in the same league as the Man and the Roy.

Please refrain from posting in such a fashion.

Roy

ps - did i mention i prefer mitre 10 mega mart to bunnings. roy thinks the quality of sausage served is far superior on a saturday morning.

Ah Roy,

Never would I want to sound like or be in the same league as your good self and Anthony Mundine...this league is a very special place, where common sense, insight, humility and a link with the common man don't exist.

Roy, like your dearly beloved team, you are wobbling more and more as the season wears on. No doubt physically and mentally tired from the strain and expectation of over stated aims for 2006, perhaps it is time for you to move on to a Club XVIII thread where I believe your Reds have a team still in the hunt.

I can understand you love of a good sausage on a Saturday morning but be careful not to bite off more than you can chew.....your Reds are already choking on the C Section sausage!

RCT...in the 1st person!

[Mobbenfuhrer]

As Bunnings looms large on the immediate horizon from where I begeek numbers and whatnot hereabouts, I am possibly one of the more qualified to speak of RCT in the third person.

Anyways, Kappler, Armstrong, Gale ... the best centreline that Sydney, North Melbourne and Richmond have ever had.

My tips for tomorrow are as presented earlier, lock them in yeah I'm pretty sure ... no wait, Roys to win. Do they have a hedge out there?

With out 219 players returning from injury, we should be able to win 9 of the last 14 matches and make the final 10.

Great expectations are just the beginning.

[South of the Yarra]

Lucky for the fish n chippery, the boys from Garvey next stop would have local kindergarden to eat a few small children!!

The great H. Simpson once said 'YOU DON"T MAKE FRIENDS WITH SALAD' and this must be Parade's theme for 2006.

Unfortunately the large Parade President with the large appetite also has a large appetite for players. Two Goulburn Valley league players from last years premiers and two assumtion college year 12s to play with Parade next year. This is not rumour this is fact.

[Boutros Boutros Serafini]

News not long in from The Lord Newry

Twelve players back into the Reds Seniors - the twos went three better with 15 inclusions.

[Bede me up]

News not long in from The Lord Newry

Twelve players back into the Reds Seniors - the twos went three better with 15 inclusions.

So Boutros, does that mean the Reds will return to the "strengths" of a fortnight ago, when the OC pulled their pants down at home?

[THE BEACON]

You cannot hope to play consistent good football when you are making that many changes each week.

[Mobbenfuhrer]

You cannot hope to play consistent good football when you are making that many changes each week.

Well this is true, I concur. Are all these changes injury/availability-related or is it also the search for the best form players, the best mix?

One thing that I (from an entirely subjective viewpoint as I'm not officially involved) notice about the Reds, is that because they have 2 Clubbies teams, recent addition of U19s, and are also growing in numbers so much, it can take all bloody year to work out who belongs where.

I helped out Chelt many years back when they were struggling to get players. An ad was placed inviting anyone and everyone to come on down and traind, and the numbers suddenly exploded from about 30 to about 110. Of course, the teams themselves had pretty much no idea what they were doing until halfway through the season, because 80% of the components were "unknowns". The started me at full forward in the reserves, having no idea whether I was a skilled player or not (I wasn't), and they didn't realise their mistake until about quarter time. (I had 1 mark ... that's it ... I went on to have about 2 more kicks and a couple of handballs for the season).

Point being that flux and change can be destabilising, and therefore strong growth can actually cause as much turmoil as it does create options.

I'm hapoy to hear yeas and nays on this. I'm pretty sure about it, but it is only my opinion.

[Boutros Boutros Serafini]

Can only imagine it's a blessing (all players returning from injury or were 'unavailable' the previous week) and a curse (in that it's hard to get a settled line up).

That said, some of the Reds worst defeats this year were not the result of having players out with injury... so perhaps it's more of a curse.

I guess we'll have the answer four weeks from now.

[South of the Yarra]

Can only imagine it's a blessing (all players returning from injury or were 'unavailable' the previous week) and a curse (in that it's hard to get a settled line up).

That said, some of the Reds worst defeats this year were not the result of having players out with injury... so perhaps it's more of a curse.

I guess we'll have the answer four weeks from now.


The draw is out for D Grade Round 1 2007. The first match is Hampton Rov ers vs Fitzroy Reds. Interesting

[overtheline]

Can only imagine it's a blessing (all players returning from injury or were 'unavailable' the previous week) and a curse (in that it's hard to get a settled line up).

That said, some of the Reds worst defeats this year were not the result of having players out with injury... so perhaps it's more of a curse.

I guess we'll have the answer four weeks from now.


As predicted earlier in the week, the Reds will go in significantly stronger( on paper) for this weeks clash. Get on them.

Liam Holloway to line up for monash tomorow. Can someone confirm this ?

[Red Roy]

The draw is out for D Grade Round 1 2007. The first match is Hampton Rov ers vs Fitzroy Reds. Interesting

roy thanks you - he was in need of a good laugh.

Scribe - what the F*&K is going on!! roy is very disapointed that he has not made it in for a mention in your report this week. More importantly there are children all over the country who are disapointed. Hopefully this was just an oversight and I look foward to it being corrected next week.
I am still waiting for a response to my offer of assistance when you are next due to perform with the Horn on the Ammo Show. Remember, Red is a busy man and cannot wait around for ever - channel 7 have been calling.

A fine day predicted tomorrow - Red may even get the shirt off and soak up some sun on the outer side hill at the Gillion (ladies, please do not hurt each other in an attempt to get close to me) - I will still be able to hear Killer urging on the Nobs from the Grandsatnd (he is quite loud isn't he) as the Reds run rampant.

Enjoy everyone

Redmond

[Everyday Spelling]

Morning Richie, morning all. (sounds better than afternoon)

Scuba diving gear required for the tigers tomorrow at the Barnard. And i can guarantee that all you will be seeing is murky waters and not much pretty little coral as the OC boys run rampant. Surly.... you are a very clever mutant as big Kaney will not play. Got the bum steer on that one. But loats and new recruit will play.
Where is JuicySkipper? We have heard a rumour that it happens to be a wingman from SBMT as his alter ego.
Well good luck to all..... and your mums

ES

[Prince Ashton]

Well this is true, I concur. Are all these changes injury/availability-related or is it also the search for the best form players, the best mix?

I'm hapoy to hear yeas and nays on this. I'm pretty sure about it, but it is only my opinion.

hey, whts happened to footypedia. where is teh webpage?

[schwarta]

Morning Richie, morning all. (sounds better than afternoon)

Scuba diving gear required for the tigers tomorrow at the Barnard. And i can guarantee that all you will be seeing is murky waters and not much pretty little coral as the OC boys run rampant. Surly.... you are a very clever mutant as big Kaney will not play. Got the bum steer on that one. But loats and new recruit will play.
Where is JuicySkipper? We have heard a rumour that it happens to be a wingman from SBMT as his alter ego.
Well good luck to all..... and your mums

ES

juice, greatset spud ever to grace brindisi and i think he knows it.....
him and that big bloke from parade 2's...M.Joyce-someone should advise him to get a kick....

[Mobbenfuhrer]

hey, whts happened to footypedia. where is teh webpage?

Some DNS changes that I couldn't be bothered fixing. Probably going to let it go.

[From the Pile]

As predicted earlier in the week, the Reds will go in significantly stronger( on paper) for this weeks clash. Get on them.

Liam Holloway to line up for monash tomorow. Can someone confirm this ?



The VFL releases are out........the Reds are still affectionately known as the Williamstown 3rds. Surprisingly not alot of the Hampton boys have been released with the Sandy reserves week off.

[i make sense]

News not long in from The Lord Newry

Twelve players back into the Reds Seniors - the twos went three better with 15 inclusions.

how does including 12 new **** for 12 old **** help the reds???

just shuffling deck chairs on the titanic as it sinks to the merky depths of the ocean.... oops i mean the merky depths of D grade.:thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd:

[HotShoeShuffle]

The draw is out for D Grade Round 1 2007. The first match is Hampton Rov ers vs Fitzroy Reds. Interesting

If Parade avoid relegation I will buy you the Fish and Chip shop SoTY. And a nice little pizzeria just of Chapel St

[The Tiger's Nuts]

Good hard game at Hampton today, Rovers ran out the eventual winners 14.15.99 to Paradians 10.15.75.

Game was in the balance most of the way through, with Paradians taking the early lead and then grabbing it back in the third after a 2nd quarter comeback by Hampton.

A melee entertained the crowd during the third, we'll see how entertained VAFA is, they'll probably have a sense of humour failure. Shortly after that one of the Hamptonites was carried off with a knee injury, hope its not too bad.

OP basically died midway through the fourth, whether it was fitness or they just ran out of balls I don't know. Definitely dropped the shoulders and started slinking around when five minutes beforehand they were a real chance with several players serving it up to Hampton. Shame about that.

Paradians in D1 next year, Rovers can still salvage it and may retain their C spot.

Tigernuts

[BlindedByTheLight]

Good hard game at Hampton today, Rovers ran out the eventual winners 14.15.99 to Paradians 10.15.75.

Game was in the balance most of the way through, with Paradians taking the early lead and then grabbing it back in the third after a 2nd quarter comeback by Hampton.

A melee entertained the crowd during the third, we'll see how entertained VAFA is, they'll probably have a sense of humour failure. Shortly after that one of the Hamptonites was carried off with a knee injury, hope its not too bad.

OP basically died midway through the fourth, whether it was fitness or they just ran out of balls I don't know. Definitely dropped the shoulders and started slinking around when five minutes beforehand they were a real chance with several players serving it up to Hampton. Shame about that.

Paradians in D1 next year, Rovers can still salvage it and may retain their C spot.

Tigernuts

yeah, good win by rovers to keep their fire alive in c section. heard also amongst some parade gentry talking that they are lining up an exstudent with very good coaching record for next season to bring new blood into the group.

[Mobbenfuhrer]

Was that a 160pt turnaround? That'd mean it was one point improvement for every player returning from injury!

how does including 12 new **** for 12 old **** help the reds???

just shuffling deck chairs on the titanic as it sinks to the merky depths of the ocean.... oops i mean the merky depths of D grade.:thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd:

... anyways, it's spelt "murky" :thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:

[scroda]

Back from a great game at The Gunn today. See-sawing game today that saw the Jackas get over the line by 9 points. A 5 goal 2nd quarter by the Jackas was matched by a dominant Mondas quarter in the 3rd to leave the game in the balance at the last change. But the Jackas dominated the first 15 minutes of the last quarter to put the game beyond doubt.

Full forward Rosen was the dominant forward on the ground kicking a bag for the Jackas. Jackas looking like the only possible threat for the boys from Brindisi. A midfield with Lewski, Ritterman and Sutton is going to pose problems for a number of teams in the competition.

Bring on September (or late August).

[lozza5]

Good call Scroda. Also saw the game at the Gunn and thought the little Russian was BOG. Manpower is a tank and will help the Jackers in their quest for the major prize.

[Quietly Confident]

The draw is out for D Grade Round 1 2007. The first match is Hampton Rov ers vs Fitzroy Reds. Interesting

Missed you at Gillon on Saturday or does your nose bleed when you get that far from home

[Big Red is back]

Caught the last 3 quarters of a superb match at Monash Uni between the Students and Parkdale.

The game had everything including the return of one of the students favourite sons, a handful of pin head supporters from Parkdale looking to get physical with the umpires after the game, and some epic man on man contests.

Surely it gets no bigger than these two games, Blues vs the Reds & Ormond vs the Vultures, with finals spots and D grade (for the Reds) on the line.

[Grandstand Guru]

Yeah Big Red, believe Parky were 40 or so points up in the 2nd Qtr...I'm sure they will be lamenting not finishing the Students off and grabbing 4th spot. With the top two now sewn up, will be an entertaing last 3 weeks to see who can steal the last 2 spots in the finals (will it matter beyond week 1 of the finals is unknown!) and who will drop. Given the way the season has gone anything and everything is bound to happen....

[Bigfootyfan]

Gents is the 2nd Semi on the Satdy or or Sundy.

[FIEMJO]

Please click one of the Quick Reply icons in the posts above to activate Quick Reply.

[The Tiger's Nuts]

2nd Semi 2:00 PM Sat 2/Sep Trevor Barker Oval
1st Semi 2:00 PM Sun 3/Sep Trevor Barker Oval

Sounds a bit Irish, but thats the way they're listed in the fixtures.

Tigernuts

[zoofest43]

Wonderful team performance by St. Bede's against OC on Saturday at Gordan Barnard. The flag fav's had clear winners on every line, played aggressive ,running footy and gave OC a huge lesson in nearly every facet of the game. No excuses here,comprehensively defeated by a great side.

The only slight weakness I could find was that St. Bede's are not particularly tall ( mind you they marked well) and they were beaten at the tapouts all day,(not however at the clearances as such).

Possibly could be exploited by a really good ruckman and a tall marking forward line. I doubt any team in 'C' Grade this year has the right recipe to bring the fav's undone.

As for OC, they have to regroup ( not for the first time this season) and win 3 straight to have any hope of seeing finals action. Clearly Loats and Christie must be in,if this is to occur. Winnable games against Parade and Nobs follow in the next fortnight,the final hurdle being Ajax in Rnd 18.

Simply stated if they are good enough they'll win the 3 games and make it, if not the 4 th spot will go to a more deserving side. That's how footy works. Has been a great season so far ,with most teams fortunes fluctuating along the way. Much interest still in crunch grade.

[FitzroyRamone]

Fantastic win by the Redders on Saturday to hold the RedNOB Cup.

This was my first time at Gillon & without a doubt, it is the best ground I have visited in the VAFA since following the RedRoys. Beaut old grandstand, old-style terracing, a picturesque sight in the eastern pocket with the palm tree near the croquet club, plus the ground was in fair shape, apart from the sticky wicket area. For the chance to visit their ground again, I hope NOB's stay up. What a great football ground.

The Reds looked a bit iffy in the first half & couldn't shake off the persistant NOB outfit, but the third quarter was impressive. The final scoreline was deceptive as it wasn't until the last quarter that the Redders put the foot on the pedal & made up some of the precentage lost in the previous matches against OC & SBMT. Reds were boosted with Big Kane and Cogsy back from Willy, Gleeso was carving them up around the packs. A fine team effort that on Saturday's form might trouble the Nashers at the BSO next Satdy.

Nice to have a bit of breathing space, however our last game against Hampton is still a potential relegation scrap. Mind you, we play our b1tches at the EE Gunn the week after next, and we know how the brown & blue boys shake with fear when they spot the red & blue with a gold FFC running on the field, no matter how well they play against others. Go Reds!

[South of the Yarra]

yeah, good win by rovers to keep their fire alive in c section. heard also amongst some parade gentry talking that they are lining up an exstudent with very good coaching record for next season to bring new blood into the group.

Can anyone tell me any reliable information in regard to Parade coaching for 2007. There have been many rumours. Is there anyone from out North that can give us accurate information from a reliable source.

[Spencer Johnson]

REDS - I am eating my words !

They are a great side after all - super coach had a good day and I reckon they will will be a huge force in 2007 in this league !

FINALS - HOTTING UP !

OC - Rested Loats and Christie for the expecting hiding from the league leaders but I like their run home . . . winnable rounds 16 and 17 and then the Jackers at EP round 18 . . .

If they win their last 3 they must finish 4th ?? Do the maths !!

MONASH - with the great man back for one dance in 2006 (flown in from perth) they only drew . . . missed their opportunity. Always be weary of this side but they don't seal the deal in C Grade for mine . . . last chance also as have players leaving at seasons end for good.

PARKDALE - The Vultures are like a good red wine - have aged well and know how to hang tough !!! Not for me

ST BEDS
JACKAS
ORMONDO
OC'S

That's my four !

[lozza5]

Don't believe everything you read Tiger Nuts as the 2nd semi may be at the 'Parks Victoria' jewel in the crown ground. The VFL may need Sandys ground for a VFL final. Ok, I'll help you out. The Parks Victoria jewel in the crown ground is The Junction oval. Lucky SBMT & Ajax.

[overtheline]

REDS - I am eating my words !

They are a great side after all - super coach had a good day and I reckon they will will be a huge force in 2007 in this league !

FINALS - HOTTING UP !

OC - Rested Loats and Christie for the expecting hiding from the league leaders but I like their run home . . . winnable rounds 16 and 17 and then the Jackers at EP round 18 . . .

If they win their last 3 they must finish 4th ?? Do the maths !!

MONASH - with the great man back for one dance in 2006 (flown in from perth) they only drew . . . missed their opportunity. Always be weary of this side but they don't seal the deal in C Grade for mine . . . last chance also as have players leaving at seasons end for good.

PARKDALE - The Vultures are like a good red wine - have aged well and know how to hang tough !!! Not for me

ST BEDS
JACKAS
ORMONDO
OC'S

That's my four !

What about those Reds Spencer?? As predicted, they smashed Nobs (by even more than I predicted!).
Just had a look at the summary on the St bedes website re their game on Saturday. Very funny. They say they won by 150 points (99) then go to say what a great job some guy did on loats....he didn't play( refer teamsheet!). How funny is that! I reckon he might have had a few or obviously wasn't at the game!

[greentree]

What about those Reds Spencer?? As predicted, they smashed Nobs (by even more than I predicted!).
Just had a look at the summary on the St bedes website re their game on Saturday. Very funny. They say they won by 150 points (99) then go to say what a great job some guy did on loats....he didn't play( refer teamsheet!). How funny is that! I reckon he might have had a few or obviously wasn't at the game!


Didnt see Loats name on the Ammos site, I take it thats the team that plays named under the scores and details. Maybe they have another tall forward who looks like Loats?

[THE BEACON]

What about those Reds Spencer?? As predicted, they smashed Nobs (by even more than I predicted!).
Just had a look at the summary on the St bedes website re their game on Saturday. Very funny. They say they won by 150 points (99) then go to say what a great job some guy did on loats....he didn't play( refer teamsheet!). How funny is that! I reckon he might have had a few or obviously wasn't at the game!


Dont know what website your looking at!

The one I looked at has margin at 99 & no mention of Loats see below.

Despite all the pre game hype the seniors hit top form to demolish Old Camberwell by 99 points. In a upset the Reserves lost their first game of the season by two points whilst the U19's moved to the top of the table with a spectacular two point win over Oakleigh. Clubbies went down after a good battle with Xavs.

[Bede me up]

Dont know what website your looking at!

The one I looked at has margin at 99 & no mention of Loats see below.

Despite all the pre game hype the seniors hit top form to demolish Old Camberwell by 99 points. In a upset the Reserves lost their first game of the season by two points whilst the U19's moved to the top of the table with a spectacular two point win over Oakleigh. Clubbies went down after a good battle with Xavs.

That's funny - because I managed to find this rather inaccurate snippet.......

Tigers thumped old Camberwell by 150 points. Camberwells big ground suited the Tiger outfit who with their brilliant use of the ball and running to space final kicked straight with 24.16 on the score board at the final bell It was close to the Tigers best performance for the season and spells danger for the competition as they have a number of players set to return to the side in the coming weeks. Old Camberwell were close to full strength and touted prior to the game that an upset was on the cards. Star of the show for the Tigers was Paul Wintle at Centre Half Forward. Wintle dominated in the air to finish with eight goals. Ruckrover Andrew Hayes also notched four goals to be damaging up forward. The backline lead by Luke Wintle at CHB and Nick Cord at full back completely dominated their opponents. Ex AFL player David Loats was to be the dangerman at full forward for Camberwell. He was outpointed by Nick Corda.

[yddik]

If you go onto read the full article it has made some blunders but the only one St. Bede's has made this year to date... As for the president and moose (54) their friendship is a lot stronger than one women stil great mates. Loats would have made a diffrence but not 99points diffrence and if they were resting player's might be unwise due to the upredictability of the season so far. Must make mention of the OC hospitality top notch fellas!!!

[Red Roy]

Hello loyal servants,

Well, well, well - to I make Sense, RCT and the rest of you Reds haters, roy says i told you so. It is amazing what a few handy players (read 12) will do to the make up of your side. Glorious afternoon spent over at Brunswick watching the boys smash the Nobs - scoreline did us no justice either.

The Roys are on the charge and will not lose again this year. Only a game and a half out (thanks students and vultures) with 3 to play -

Rd 16 Blues (home) - reds by a street
Rd 17 ormond (away)- ha, ha - here comes warnie daryl !!!!
Rd 18 Hampton (home)- rovers season will already be over - Reds in a canter

Monash won't win another game - play Us, Tigers and Nobs.

Parkdale - easy draw - must beat Ormond this week or the pressure really builds

OC - who knows. Why didn't the Giant play on sat??
What is the dribble on the Tigers website?? RCT - were you responsible for that????

Roy boys will sneak into 4th and then look out. Our amazing depth will the Reds magoos will finish second (nothing to fear in the finals boys) and go straight into the granny after winning the 2nd semi.

That is all for now. Roy is tired.

Red

[THE BEACON]

That's funny - because I managed to find this rather inaccurate snippet.......

Tigers thumped old Camberwell by 150 points. Camberwells big ground suited the Tiger outfit who with their brilliant use of the ball and running to space final kicked straight with 24.16 on the score board at the final bell It was close to the Tigers best performance for the season and spells danger for the competition as they have a number of players set to return to the side in the coming weeks. Old Camberwell were close to full strength and touted prior to the game that an upset was on the cards. Star of the show for the Tigers was Paul Wintle at Centre Half Forward. Wintle dominated in the air to finish with eight goals. Ruckrover Andrew Hayes also notched four goals to be damaging up forward. The backline lead by Luke Wintle at CHB and Nick Cord at full back completely dominated their opponents. Ex AFL player David Loats was to be the dangerman at full forward for Camberwell. He was outpointed by Nick Corda.

See you left out the first couple of lines to suit yourself. Very Nice

[richoooo]

Didnt see Loats name on the Ammos site, I take it thats the team that plays named under the scores and details. Maybe they have another tall forward who looks like Loats?

I think SBMT are going that well they write their match summaries before the game.

[overtheline]

See you left out the first couple of lines to suit yourself. Very Nice

Point is Beacon, you claimed they made no mention of Loats and they clearly did AND got the margin wrong!
Well done Bede!

[Archangel17]

That's funny - because I managed to find this rather inaccurate snippet.......

Tigers thumped old Camberwell by 150 points. Camberwells big ground suited the Tiger outfit who with their brilliant use of the ball and running to space final kicked straight with 24.16 on the score board at the final bell It was close to the Tigers best performance for the season and spells danger for the competition as they have a number of players set to return to the side in the coming weeks. Old Camberwell were close to full strength and touted prior to the game that an upset was on the cards. Star of the show for the Tigers was Paul Wintle at Centre Half Forward. Wintle dominated in the air to finish with eight goals. Ruckrover Andrew Hayes also notched four goals to be damaging up forward. The backline lead by Luke Wintle at CHB and Nick Cord at full back completely dominated their opponents. Ex AFL player David Loats was to be the dangerman at full forward for Camberwell. He was outpointed by Nick Corda.

First of all the big forward was Anthony Hardenburg who looks nothing like Loats, maybe in height only, and the word i got was that he was one of Camberwells few winners and hardly outpointed by Corda.
At the same time Weller posters, how can you have a dig at Bedes when you keep sprouting s&*( about an ex Afl captain who you decline to name and didnt appear again this week.. I think you need to look at the log in your own eye first....

[zoofest43]

First of all the big forward was Anthony Hardenburg who looks nothing like Loats, maybe in height only, and the word i got was that he was one of Camberwells few winners and hardly outpointed by Corda.
At the same time Weller posters, how can you have a dig at Bedes when you keep sprouting s&*( about an ex Afl captain who you decline to name and didnt appear again this week.. I think you need to look at the log in your own eye first....

not all OC fans are awaiting an ex-afl cpt. in fact only everyday spelling has been consistently pushing that barrow. I'd be astonished if the 'captain' materalised.

Dave Mitchell played full fwd at the start of the game . He's tall but there's no way he could be mistaken for Loats. Hardy went to FF later in the day and did well.

[Archangel17]

not all OC fans are awaiting an ex-afl cpt. in fact only everyday spelling has been consistently pushing that barrow. I'd be astonished if the 'captain' materalised.

Dave Mitchell played full fwd at the start of the game . He's tall but there's no way he could be mistaken for Loats. Hardy went to FF later in the day and did well.

So everyday spelling is spinning :thumbsd: .. is he actually a Weller or pretending to be one??The rumour even appeared on FTLOTG

[richoooo]

FINALS - HOTTING UP !

OC - Rested Loats and Christie for the expecting hiding from the league leaders but I like their run home . . . winnable rounds 16 and 17 and then the Jackers at EP round 18 . . .

If they win their last 3 they must finish 4th ?? Do the maths !!


I'm doing the maths and i'm no stephen hawking but i get OC, at best, finishing on 10 wins. Parky and Monash can finish on 10 and a half wins. What sort of maths they teaching at grammar schools these days? For $16,000+ a year you would expect better. Your parent's should be horrified to see their hard earned go down the gurgler.

you know it makes sense

[richoooo]

REDS - I am eating my words !

They are a great side after all - super coach had a good day and I reckon they will will be a huge force in 2007 in this league !

FINALS - HOTTING UP !

OC - Rested Loats and Christie for the expecting hiding from the league leaders but I like their run home . . . winnable rounds 16 and 17 and then the Jackers at EP round 18 . . .

If they win their last 3 they must finish 4th ?? Do the maths !!

MONASH - with the great man back for one dance in 2006 (flown in from perth) they only drew . . . missed their opportunity. Always be weary of this side but they don't seal the deal in C Grade for mine . . . last chance also as have players leaving at seasons end for good.

PARKDALE - The Vultures are like a good red wine - have aged well and know how to hang tough !!! Not for me

ST BEDS
JACKAS
ORMONDO
OC'S

That's my four !

hey Spencer, do they still believe in a good spanking behind a closed door down at the Grammar?

[overtheline]

FINALS - HOTTING UP !

OC - Rested Loats and Christie for the expecting hiding from the league leaders but I like their run home . . . winnable rounds 16 and 17 and then the Jackers at EP round 18 . . .

If they win their last 3 they must finish 4th ?? Do the maths !!


I'm doing the maths and i'm no stephen hawking but i get OC, at best, finishing on 10 wins. Parky and Monash can finish on 10 and a half wins. What sort of maths they teaching at grammar schools these days? For $16,000+ a year you would expect better. Your parent's should be horrified to see their hard earned go down the gurgler.

you know it makes sense

I assume that spencer was working on the very good assumption that Monash will lose to St bedes( you are assuming they will beat them if you give them 10.5 wins!) and if Parkdale have 10.5 wins that will mean they will have beaten Ormond, who also play St bedes( another loss). This scenario will put OC above both Ormond and Moansh, so I think his maths is pretty sound.

You think both Monash and Ormond will beat St bedes do you? That will have to happen for Oc to miss should they win the last three( a somewhat big ask!) Don't rule out the Reds!

[richoooo]

I assume that spencer was working on the very good assumption that Monash will lose to St bedes( you are assuming they will beat them if you give them 10.5 wins!) and if Parkdale have 10.5 wins that will mean they will have beaten Ormond, who also play St bedes( another loss). This scenario will put OC above both Ormond and Moansh, so I think his maths is pretty sound.

You think both Monash and Ormond will beat St bedes do you? That will have to happen for Oc to miss should they win the last three( a somewhat big ask!) Don't rule out the Reds!

Spencers quote " if they win their last three they must finish 4th" is simply not true and his parents should demand a refund whilst his maths teacher should be made to assume the spanking position in he headmasters office. if he was to change his statement to "if they win the last three they will probably finish 4th" he would go a long way in redeeming his school's integrity as a quality educational facility. Given the cost of the school fees, spencer was better off getting daddy to simply buy him a uni place preferably in the humanities sector and nowhere near a calculator.

touch your toes and ten of the best old ****!