C Section Amateur Football [Archive]

caveman

23rd November 2005, 08:04

As a new supporter to the VAFA I am looking forward to seeing a few Reds games in 2006. Who are the teams to beat? I have heard NOBS, St Bedes/Mentone, Old Paradians are the ones to watch.

I know it is early days but can someone give me a rundown of the teams in C section? I will definitely book in the RED/NOB Cup as a must see next season! :)

Squeaky

23rd November 2005, 10:38

Can anyone enlighten me as to the comings & goings for Ormond FC after season 2005?

Mobbenfuhrer

24th November 2005, 06:07

Who even are the other clubs?

So far I note :
NOBs
Ormond
Fitzroy Reds
St Bedes/Mentone
Old Paradians

Who are the other 5? Are AJAX in this div?

Mappa

24th November 2005, 11:58

The others are:

Old Camberwell
Parkdale Vultures (ranking highly in the "Ammos Worst Jumper Award")
Hampton Rovers
Monash Blues
AJAX

Scribe

24th November 2005, 13:52

NB - Due to ground unavailability, I hear AJAX are playing home games at HQ until the end of June 2006. Lots of C Grade action at Sportscover next year!!

Alphonse Lite

24th November 2005, 13:54

NB - Due to ground unavailability, I hear AJAX are playing home games at HQ until the end of June 2006. Lots of C Grade action at Sportscover next year!!

Gee....lucky C Grade!

awkward

27th November 2005, 11:50

who the f@#k would sit around talking footy in the off season? get a life (your my boy blue!)

Mikes4

27th November 2005, 12:13

who the f@#k would sit around talking footy in the off season? get a life (your my boy blue!)

You by the looks you f**kin tool.

caveman

4th December 2005, 20:21

bmwofoz

4th December 2005, 21:23

Ormond for Premiers in C Grade in 2006

Mappa

5th December 2005, 11:29

...meeting NOBS/St Pats in the final.

Where are the goals going to come from FF007. I understand that SMC has nicked off again looking for more coin. He must be a quality bloke to win the B&F, and the leave for money.

Slay Master G

5th December 2005, 12:58

I think you will find that SBMT lost the B Section 1st Semi final in 2004, last time I checked, you need to make a B Section GF to get to A Grade. 2 wins, not one goal.
The rancid condition and size of Brindisi St oval would put a lot of people off playing there. Why would you play for no $$$ on that dung heap?

brian speaking

5th December 2005, 22:01

Biggest Game of the year, Mentone vs Parkdale, the derby that everyone have been waiting to watch, expect a thousand or two at that game!

I think St Bedes will cruise to the premiership, meeting NOBS/St Pats in the final.

Player to Watch Sam Ansty would be Evens money on the League B & F, absolute star that if playing in A grade would win that league B & F, if he pulls on the Navy, Gold, Red and Blue this year will be the best player in the ammo's, in all grades.

Footy fanatic, now where do I start.
I doubt if Sam Anstey would in fact, be in the top 30 players in the VAFA. Your ridiculous comments make me ashamed of being associated with the Tigers.
Here are some names off the top of my head who would towel Anstey: Mark Graham, James Gerstman, Andrew Ramsden, Simon Garlick, Brett Trollope,Tim Ockelshaw, Steve McKee, Nigel Credlin, Andrew Ukovic, Murray Pitts, Damien Ryan, David Loats, Richard Taylor, Travis Ruyg, Anthony Mc Donald, Nick Daffy, Danny Roach, Paul Corrigan, Brett O'Farrell, Matt Lucas, Paul Greenham, Matt Kempton, Tim Finocharrio, Dan Cullinan...now please, recognise that your bull******** comment about 80% of players going overseas is crap also. In fact, most travelled no further than Parkdale Vultures and Mordialloc.
And lets be honest, Leigh Capsalis is 37 going on 38, and Jurica only trains with the Tigers to play in the bush for dough. He is the first one I would ******** off if I was Bevo.
The Tigers are in for some tough times and we don't need guys like you pumping up the tyres at this time of the year. NOBS StPats will go the double drop to D Section without Minton Connell and Cassell. Making the four in C Section would be a massive efforts for the Tigers, with Old Camberwell and Old Paradians the favorites to play off for B Section in 07.

Alphonse

6th December 2005, 07:09

Slay Master G

6th December 2005, 07:34

Good bunch of people at SBMT, not a second rate club as are the case with 90% of Ammo clubs. Ground is the only fault of the club, but anyone who plays there doesnt give a ********, as its size gives the tigers a considerable home ground advantage.

So you consider drunken reptiles with no teeth who run through the opposition's 3/4 time huddle good people??

I think StBede's are terrible people, I would be interested to hear the real reason why Benny Mof left the club.

caveman

6th December 2005, 07:36

Brian Speaking,

With your in depth knowledge of the VAFA I would like to know your thoughts on the Fitzroy Reds and where you think they will finish next season.

Cheers :)

Scribe

6th December 2005, 08:41

Footy fanatic, now where do I start.
I doubt if Sam Anstey would in fact, be in the top 30 players in the VAFA. Your ridiculous comments make me ashamed of being associated with the Tigers.
Here are some names off the top of my head who would towel Anstey: Mark Graham, James Gerstman, Andrew Ramsden, Simon Garlick, Brett Trollope,Tim Ockelshaw, Steve McKee, Nigel Credlin, Andrew Ukovic, Murray Pitts, Damien Ryan, David Loats, Richard Taylor, Travis Ruyg, Anthony Mc Donald, Nick Daffy, Danny Roach, Paul Corrigan, Brett O'Farrell, Matt Lucas, Paul Greenham, Matt Kempton, Tim Finocharrio, Dan Cullinan...now please, recognise that your bull******** comment about 80% of players going overseas is crap also. In fact, most travelled no further than Parkdale Vultures and Mordialloc.
And lets be honest, Leigh Capsalis is 37 going on 38, and Jurica only trains with the Tigers to play in the bush for dough. He is the first one I would ******** off if I was Bevo.
The Tigers are in for some tough times and we don't need guys like you pumping up the tyres at this time of the year. NOBS StPats will go the double drop to D Section without Minton Connell and Cassell. Making the four in C Section would be a massive efforts for the Tigers, with Old Camberwell and Old Paradians the favorites to play off for B Section in 07.

Bwian,

Whilst I agree with your point concerning Anstey paling in comparison to many of those list above, I note that you've included 7 1/2 (ie. Kempton) SKOB players. Please note if you insist upon naming so many from the VAFA's 12th best side, you'll lose credibility, or perhaps give the rest of the SKOB senior players an inferiority complex.

PS - you forgot Luke Williams.
PPS - you've added more credibility to The Sheik's Top 30
PPPS - ditto Scribe2's lists.

Cheers

Scribe

ratley

6th December 2005, 08:44

There are also several ex St Pats players joining the new club.

Who may these players be?

brian speaking

6th December 2005, 16:34

Yeah im the one talking bull********. Sam Ansty a bloke that has accumulated 5 bests in 05' in the VFL, whos in the prime of his footy career couldnt towel up a bunch of has beens in the VAFA, youve got to be kidding, im not pumping the tires, B section is a massive step up from C section and i think the tigers will make the downstep well, just my opinion. Jurika, two listen trophys...hmmmmmm i feel a fair hint of jealousy in ur words, maybe they are threatening your spot brian?
Fanatic, what type of weed are you growing, drying, smoking or eating?
Why would I be jealous of the Tigers? I have a regular Saturday morning gig with Tigers and I have a hint of affection for the club.
The reality is most people would say 'Sam who'? As far as Jurica goes, he annualy touts himself around to every metro club and ends up in the VFL.
Would be a good pickup if the Tigers get him, but you have a lot more work to do than these lads.

brian speaking

6th December 2005, 16:36

Bwian,

Whilst I agree with your point concerning Anstey paling in comparison to many of those list above, I note that you've included 7 1/2 (ie. Kempton) SKOB players. Please note if you insist upon naming so many from the VAFA's 12th best side, you'll lose credibility, or perhaps give the rest of the SKOB senior players an inferiority complex.

PS - you forgot Luke Williams.
PPS - you've added more credibility to The Sheik's Top 30
PPPS - ditto Scribe2's lists.

Cheers

Scribe
Scribe, a very valid point. It was late and my point was more the point than being the point.
Sam Anstey??? paaleeaassee.;

brian speaking

6th December 2005, 16:39

Brian Speaking, Cassell is a still a chance to play at NOBSPC. There are also several ex St Pats players joining the new club.

More will be unveiled after the luanch at the Gillon Sunday. You are more than welcome to attend in a official VAFA capacity.
Alphonse, thanks for the offer. Unfortunately I will be finalising, for the 10th time, the club 18 Division 3 North East South West Red, Green and Pink Section draw for 2006. If I do happen to turn up, will I get a free 'snag'???

brian speaking

6th December 2005, 16:43

Brian Speaking,

With your in depth knowledge of the VAFA I would like to know your thoughts on the Fitzroy Reds and where you think they will finish next season.

Cheers :)

Cave my friend,
The C Section top 4 beckons for the boys formerly of the varsity. With the sides relegated from B in 05 perceived to be 'fragile' and in danger of a long hiatus in Crunch Section, expect to see the the Lions rattle the wins off in 06 as they push for a berth in B Section in 07.
Momentum is everything and the Reds have PALENTY.

caveman

6th December 2005, 20:32

Cave my friend,
The C Section top 4 beckons for the boys formerly of the varsity. With the sides relegated from B in 05 perceived to be 'fragile' and in danger of a long hiatus in Crunch Section, expect to see the the Lions rattle the wins off in 06 as they push for a berth in B Section in 07.
Momentum is everything and the Reds have PALENTY.

Sounds good mate. Finals would be great. Do you think they need to get many recruits for C grade? Sorry if these seem like silly questions but I am new to the VAFA and I am trying to learn as much as possible. :thumbsu:

brian speaking

6th December 2005, 22:22

Sounds good mate. Finals would be great. Do you think they need to get many recruits for C grade? Sorry if these seem like silly questions but I am new to the VAFA and I am trying to learn as much as possible. :thumbsu:
Cave, the standard around the VAFA is to add 6 or 7 better players than you had in the grade below to be competive.
In 1997 in B Section, SKOB could not get anywhere near Old Brighton. Over the pre season of 98, we added 13 players into the rounds one side in A Section, and in the early rounds of that season beat Brighton, who had the same cattle, by over 100 points. They were relegated that season, we finished 5th.

caveman

7th December 2005, 07:47

Cave, the standard around the VAFA is to add 6 or 7 better players than you had in the grade below to be competive.
In 1997 in B Section, SKOB could not get anywhere near Old Brighton. Over the pre season of 98, we added 13 players into the rounds one side in A Section, and in the early rounds of that season beat Brighton, who had the same cattle, by over 100 points. They were relegated that season, we finished 5th.

Thanks for the example mate. This gives me abit of an idea. Does anyone have any news on Fitzroys recruiting for next season? Hopefully Kane Maghamez will play the whole season! :)

Scribe

7th December 2005, 10:03

Yeah im the one talking bull********. Sam Ansty a bloke that has accumulated 5 bests in 05' in the VFL, whos in the prime of his footy career couldnt towel up a bunch of has beens in the VAFA, youve got to be kidding, im not pumping the tires, B section is a massive step up from C section and i think the tigers will make the downstep well, just my opinion. Jurika, two listen trophys...hmmmmmm i feel a fair hint of jealousy in ur words, maybe they are threatening your spot brian?

Excuse my ignorance FF007 but, if Anstey "accumulated 5 bests in '05" and "is in the prime of his football career" then why is he no longer playing for Frankston and why is he going to lace up the boots in C Grade against all those aforementioned "has-beens"?

Seems rather strange to me....:confused:

Dolphin

8th December 2005, 22:45

Pretty simple Scribe, he teaches at St Bedes, is great mates with Juice, plough and the wintles. Just wants to play with mates, Frangas loss, they wanted him back dearly. I accept your opinion Brian, i hope he prooves you wrong for the tigers sake, i must have seen stuff you havnt. I think jurika will play, he owes OX down there.
Sammy is certainly a good guy and a good footballer.

He seemed to lose the pasion about halfway through the year and didn't do much after that.

Probably still carrying an injury but should be good at that level.

Frankston did make one phone call to find out what he was doing, and let him go with their best wishes. Would be welcome back anytime, but the way the list is taking shape for 06 down at Frankston, it is unlikley he would be in the best 22 in any event.

A really likeable guy, and hope he doesn't drop his standard as there is certainly a big drop from VFL to C Grade VAFA.

franky norton

16th December 2005, 12:46

all the talk seems to be centered around this Anstey bloke and the inclusions that are going down to the tigers. but what about the departures? i read in the local rag that beveridge is saying they will be losing a few blokes overseas with aaron connelly and paul groves. i know aaron will be a major loss for the side as he is a very versatile player, however i dont know much about the other bloke paul groves? does anyone know anything about him? will he be missed by the side?

FitzroyRamone

19th December 2005, 11:13

Scribe

19th December 2005, 12:55

The VAFA fixtures for 2006 have just been released: First round for C grade is:
Monash Blues vs Old Camberwell
NOB's vs Ormond
Old Paradians vs Hampton Rovers
Fitzroy Reds vs St Bedes Mentone
Parkdale Vultures vs AJAX

Belter - if it weren't for me playing myself, I'd travel to Brunswick St Oval to watch Sam Anstey take on all of the Fitzroy Reds team himself. My money's on Anstey, apparently he's be the best player the Ammos have ever seen.

caveman

19th December 2005, 13:16

Belter - if it weren't for me playing myself, I'd travel to Brunswick St Oval to watch Sam Anstey take on all of the Fitzroy Reds team himself. My money's on Anstey, apparently he's be the best player the Ammos have ever seen.

Mate I will be there and it will be great to see the Reds unfurl their flag against the Tigers. Will be a great test for the Reds. :)

brian speaking

19th December 2005, 13:54

Mate I will be there and it will be great to see the Reds unfurl their flag against the Tigers. Will be a great test for the Reds. :)

Get on the Tigers for the flag...Sam Anstey(who?) is going to be the best VAFA player on history...hahahaha

Disco Bickie

19th December 2005, 14:29

Get on the Tigers for the flag...Sam Anstey(who?) is going to be the best VAFA player on history...hahahaha

That would have been funny Brian, had scribe not used that joke only an hour ago. Please find some new material. :thumbsd:

Eddie Woloschek

19th December 2005, 14:51

Belter - if it weren't for me playing myself, I'd travel to Brunswick St Oval to watch Sam Anstey take on all of the Fitzroy Reds team himself. My money's on Anstey, apparently he's be the best player the Ammos have ever seen.

Scribe, I cannot deduce from your syntax whether you are playing against yourself or playing with yourself.

Mappa

20th December 2005, 07:20

Mate I will be there and it will be great to see the Reds unfurl their flag against the Tigers. Will be a great test for the Reds. :)
The good people at the Reds better get a flagpole installed at Brunswick Street then Caveman. If they don't, they will have to resort to just having a bunch of kids standing in the middle of the ground flapping the flag up and down like they do at half time in the A-League :D

Do the 2s get to unfurls theirs too I wonder ?

Scribe

20th December 2005, 08:29

Scribe, I cannot deduce from your syntax whether you are playing against yourself or playing with yourself.

Eddie - nice one!:D
Fair call - that description was a touch ambiguous.

Now that the fixtures are out, and to avoid any confusion, I will hopefully be charging up and down the tennis court wing at Bulleen against Old Haileybury, and trying to steer clear of the defensive "hole" (where an unsuspecting small defender is likely get poleaxed by The Foo!!). Would prefer to meet up with him at the canteen if possible.

Thanks to several contributors on this forum, I'll have a some new sledge material to try out when Big Chris lines up for goal too!

caveman

20th December 2005, 09:30

The good people at the Reds better get a flagpole installed at Brunswick Street then Caveman. If they don't, they will have to resort to just having a bunch of kids standing in the middle of the ground flapping the flag up and down like they do at half time in the A-League :D

Do the 2s get to unfurls theirs too I wonder ?

Fair enough mate. Good call.:thumbsu: To be honest I dont care what they do but I just look forward to starting and in my wifes case reestablishing her ties with the mighty Fitzroy! Any news on recruits or departures Mappa?

Mappa

20th December 2005, 15:03

Fair enough mate. Good call.:thumbsu: To be honest I dont care what they do but I just look forward to starting and in my wifes case reestablishing her ties with the mighty Fitzroy! Any news on recruits or departures Mappa?
Not that I know of mate. We have had a fair whack of players come to training so far, but as with other years, the coaching staff at the Reds tend to just keep a lid on things.

From what I could see, training has just been a good excuse to get together and have a kick and catch up so far. Many a team has fallen short after going too hard too early. It was only 10 weeks ago that we won 2 flags, I think the boys are happy to celebrate that for another few weeks :D February or March should give us a better look at things.

FitzroyRamone

20th December 2005, 15:04

The good people at the Reds better get a flagpole installed at Brunswick Street then Caveman. If they don't, they will have to resort to just having a bunch of kids standing in the middle of the ground flapping the flag up and down like they do at half time in the A-League :D

Do the 2s get to unfurls theirs too I wonder ?

The legendary Bill Atherton was able to get a flag pole to Brunswick Street for the first round in 2002 after the 2001 D3 premiership, but I can't recall if we had one at Arden Street for the 2003 flag. If we can't a flag pole to the ground, it will have to be hung from the electrical wires outside of the Lord Newry, next to the footy boots.

Mappa

21st December 2005, 12:24

The legendary Bill Atherton was able to get a flag pole to Brunswick Street for the first round in 2002 after the 2001 D3 premiership, but I can't recall if we had one at Arden Street for the 2003 flag. If we can't a flag pole to the ground, it will have to be hung from the electrical wires outside of the Lord Newry, next to the footy boots.
Let's go one further and hang it from the Town Hall !! :thumbsu:

caveman

11th January 2006, 15:39

Can anyone out there give me an update on how Fitzroy are shaping up? First clash is against Parkdale Vultures. What are the Vultures meant to be like this season?

Dwight

11th January 2006, 16:34

, Steve McKee, Andrew Ukovic,, Damien Ryan, , Nick Daffy, Danny Roach.

Were did all this guys play last year and how was there form?

brian speaking

11th January 2006, 17:41

, Steve McKee, Andrew Ukovic,, Damien Ryan, , Nick Daffy, Danny Roach.

Were did all this guys play last year and how was there form?
All of those guys played in A Section except Ukovic who could not get re-instated.
McKee good, Ryan injured, Daffy same, Roach very good.

Dwight

11th January 2006, 19:07

All of those guys played in A Section except Ukovic who could not get re-instated.
McKee good, Ryan injured, Daffy same, Roach very good.

What clubs did they play at?

Why coudn't Ukovic get re-instated?

couchgrinder

12th January 2006, 07:45

What clubs did they play at?

Why coudn't Ukovic get re-instated?

McKee & Ryan when they did play were at St Kevins , Daffy Old Melburnians and Danny Roach at St Bernards , saw Roach a bit last season and is a great player

Squeaky

18th January 2006, 15:26

Have Ormond recruited anyone in the off season??

YaMan

19th January 2006, 10:22

justin timberlake

19th January 2006, 17:58

Can anyone out there give me an update on how Fitzroy are shaping up? First clash is against Parkdale Vultures. What are the Vultures meant to be like this season?

Reds captain Vin Cahill has shaped up like the goodyear blimp from what i hear. He has been rotating through Brunswick street dining establishments on a frequent basis. Can't speak for the rest of the team.

justin timberlake

19th January 2006, 18:00

Can anyone out there give me an update on how Fitzroy are shaping up? First clash is against Parkdale Vultures. What are the Vultures meant to be like this season?

Ask Mobenflattop.....

GetSmart

19th January 2006, 18:00

Ok lads i want to get a few things straight. Jurica is spelt JURICA not JERIKA. Secondly hes going to have a slight problem in kicking goals down at Brindisi street as he will be kicking them from OVERSEAS, thats right word is he will be OS. But on a lighter note if he doesnt go OS then he will be a huge chance to suit up for the Tigers.

Now can we keep a lid on Sam Anstey, yes he will probably be a great player and the drop to C Grade will make him look even better but lets have a look and see how he goes before we make before we declare him the worlds best.

And to end it should be a good year down with the Tigers, i hear the mood is positive and with a few more inclusions still to come what already looks good can only get better.

Look for the return of Paul Wintle and Andrew Hayes to add some experience to a young tiger den.

HARDNUT1

1st February 2006, 11:55

Anyone know if NOBS have any of their players that played maybe 2-3 yrs ago back to the club.

I know that last year (2005) was a completly different side to the side of 2004, and likewise of the side of 2004 to 2003.

There were some good players running around but just couldn't get that winning feeling too often.

Apparently they are poaching players from West coburg! There under 18"s won the flag last year and they have some good players. If they pick them up they be a fair team in the seniors or the under 19's. Rumour has a the coach of NOB has poached them because of a fall out with some of the people down at! B. Nadar plays cricket there and drinks at the west coburg footy club on thrusday ntes during the year. Be interseting to see if he will be down there this year............:cool:

Keen Observer

1st February 2006, 12:45

Any news about Paradians or Hampton ?
They both must have a show this year

Knight Rider

1st February 2006, 13:17

Apparently they are poaching players from West coburg! There under 18"s won the flag last year and they have some good players. If they pick them up they be a fair team in the seniors or the under 19's. Rumour has a the coach of NOB has poached them because of a fall out with some of the people down at! B. Nadar plays cricket there and drinks at the west coburg footy club on thrusday ntes during the year. Be interseting to see if he will be down there this year............:cool:

I've heard likewise about the possibility of some guns under 18's playing at NOBS next season. One imagines a kebab sponsorship isn't far away....

Alphonse

1st February 2006, 13:25

Apparently they are poaching players from West coburg! There under 18"s won the flag last year and they have some good players. If they pick them up they be a fair team in the seniors or the under 19's. Rumour has a the coach of NOB has poached them because of a fall out with some of the people down at! B. Nadar plays cricket there and drinks at the west coburg footy club on thrusday ntes during the year. Be interseting to see if he will be down there this year............:cool:

Bernie Nader is the coach of the Under 19s. This is just one of the exciting developments in the off season at the Gillon. NOBSPC will be a new look outfit in 2006 with an influx of younger players from the local area and of course St Pats. The under 19's look like being the team to beat and hopefully this will flow through to an improved showing in the seniors.

Matthew Lloyd's a diver

5th February 2006, 15:02

Heard rumours from Brunswick Street that at least 7 players from the 05 premiership side have called it quits. Obviosuly they want to go out on top. Not sure of any recruits coming in.....

The Kid

5th February 2006, 19:07

Menages

5th February 2006, 19:12

I'll lay them at $2. What's that Betfair URL again?

The Kid

5th February 2006, 19:26

Good luck to you but my mail tells me that they are the biggest morals since Makybe.

franky norton

6th February 2006, 09:27

From all the whispers ive been getting, the 2006 Premiership Cup is all but in the cabinet of the mighty St.Bedes-Mentone Tigers. The Drink (luke Beverage) has been getting huge numbers on the track, gun recruits and the boys are flying. In the words of one player, "we should be $2 favorites, we will win it in a canter".

under no circumstances would the boys down at bridisi street be getting in that frame of mind. after such a dissapointing season in 05 they realise c section has improved alot since last being in there. yes there is a few recruits and a few of the old timers coming back with not many departures but that doesnt guarantee anything. im sure Beveridge isnt getting him self to far ahead and will be busting the boys ars'e on the track and having a good time off the track this year. In the good old St Kilda way. "Train hard, Party Hard"

The Kid

6th February 2006, 13:34

Disco Bickie

6th February 2006, 13:50

one player has told me that no team will get within 10 goals of the mighty Tigers this season.

Well he'd know wouldn't he

Worst post ever

Please improve

Scribe

6th February 2006, 14:09

Franky, trust me.

Why - are you trying to sell us something? A used car perhaps?

The boys are talking premierships.

About 8 months too early methinks.

And why wouldnt they?

Ooh - something about 20 games, 9 other sides, potential injuries, who knows?

Sure they had a poor season in 2005,

Hooray, now you're making good sense, things are on the up......

but they are now in Divvy 3(absolute cakewalk).

....then you had to muck it up with that comment!!

They are yet to have less than 45 on the track.

Which is a good start, presuming they can all play good footy...

and one player has told me that no team will get within 10 goals of the mighty Tigers this season.

OK - you've got me, where to I place my bet? :rolleyes:

HawkeEye

6th February 2006, 14:33

Bernie Nader is the coach of the Under 19s. This is just one of the exciting developments in the off season at the Gillon. NOBSPC will be a new look outfit in 2006 with an influx of younger players from the local area and of course St Pats. The under 19's look like being the team to beat and hopefully this will flow through to an improved showing in the seniors.

Alphonse, do you play for NOBSPC. If so, in the seniors or in the 2's.

Anyway, great oval down there at the Gillon. Good memories on some saturday nights there.

Keen Observer

7th February 2006, 06:49

Franky, trust me. The boys are talking premierships. And why wouldnt they? Sure they had a poor season in 2005, but they are now in Divvy 3(absolute cakewalk). They are yet to have less than 45 on the track and one player has told me that no team will get within 10 goals of the mighty Tigers this season.

It's great to have some cockiness as we approach the season. Last year it was Blacks & Camberwell who were predicting undefeated seasons. The former won the Premiership but lost a few games ( 2 to Paradians & 1 to C'well) while the latter showed their true colours by 'choking' in the finals.
C Section was a reasonable standard and very even.
Who will be the challengers to St Bedes ?????

franky norton

7th February 2006, 10:06

Franky, trust me. The boys are talking premierships. And why wouldnt they? Sure they had a poor season in 2005, but they are now in Divvy 3(absolute cakewalk). They are yet to have less than 45 on the track and one player has told me that no team will get within 10 goals of the mighty Tigers this season.

im sure the thoughts of "the Kid" are not taken by the club as a whole, as they r normally not one to be seen as cocky. im sure they would be more than happy to just go on about there business by training hard and not have to worry about stupid comments made by someone from the outside looking in, who im sure enjoys indoor cricket and i know the kid knows what im talking about

oldtimer

7th February 2006, 18:26

I sense Scribe being the tigers doubters this year, thats fine, but I for one will be there when they serve you up some humble pie.

They should be cocky, B --> C is a big drop, and they are back to their 04' side, but with more depth and quality.

Going to take a huge effort from someone to beat them this year.

No where near as big a drop as it used to be. 2 sides down from B in 2005 only 1 went straight back. 2 sides went to B from C in 2005, both comfortably stayed.

It will be interesting to see how St Bedes play away from their postage stamp ground.

caveman

7th February 2006, 18:40

Benny MOF

7th February 2006, 20:13

I sense Scribe being the tigers doubters this year, thats fine, but I for one will be there when they serve you up some humble pie.

They should be cocky, B --> C is a big drop, and they are back to their 04' side, but with more depth and quality.

Going to take a huge effort from someone to beat them this year.

I think StBede's people like being the big fish in the small pond, they like it easy in C section, and are happy to bully ordinary sides in the lower grade.

The problem is their ground is a hole, hard to win at, but they can't win away from it. They will never go anywhere playing at that hole. I hope they rot in their rightful place in C Section and below! Their feral players and supporters.

Mobbenfuhrer

8th February 2006, 06:13

What do people think of Fitzroys chances? They only dropped 1 game last season. Uni Blacks went straight through to B grade in consecutive seasons. Could Fitzroy do it?

I am assuming, as has been the case with the previous Reds seasons when up a division, consolidation will be the priority. I cant speak for 'em but whether they make finals in 2006 isnt something that I'd lose sleep over as a fan. Primarily, start with making sure 8th place is the lowest the Reds can finish.

That said, there's so much talk about who's gonna win it, but who's odds-on to drop through to D1 in 2007? Who isn't looking crash-hot?

Keen Observer

8th February 2006, 09:46

No 'easybeats' in C Section this year unless Ormond & Reds are not up to it.
NOBs may also find it tough. Over last 12 years I think only 5 teams have returned immediately to 'B' the following year.
Monash had an ordinary year in 05 after finishing 3rd in 04. Not sure about them.
Most of the others seem to have gained a few & lost a few !

The Kid

8th February 2006, 15:07

im sure the thoughts of "the Kid" are not taken by the club as a whole, as they r normally not one to be seen as cocky. im sure they would be more than happy to just go on about there business by training hard and not have to worry about stupid comments made by someone from the outside looking in, who im sure enjoys indoor cricket and i know the kid knows what im talking about

Actually Franky, im not sure i do know what your talking about. Would you like to elaborate? If you think you know me then you are terribly mistaken. Better luck with the next guess deadbeat.

The Kid

10th February 2006, 19:30

Get Smart, ive heard a rumour that would suggest otherwise. From the horses mouth, Shane Valenti has re-signed with Old Haileybury. Will be interesting to see which club he plays at. Not sure that it will matter too much, think he is too good to miss out on a game at VFL level.

Trapper

11th February 2006, 13:15

Max Leader

11th February 2006, 17:46

Just curious given that it is amatuer football and presumably nobody is on the payroll. When people talk of a player "signing" with a club what are they refering to? Is it the registration papers or some sort of contract or just the fact that a player is training with a club?

Reputably every player who plays ammos, does it for the love of the game. So to answer your question. All a player is doing is sign up to play. It is not a contract.

GetSmart

12th February 2006, 15:57

the Kid, that is what ive heard from people and another thing i have heard is that Stuart Loewe will be putting on the boots for the tigers this year. if so the tigers will be looking even better for the 2006 C Grade Premiership.

Matthew Lloyd's a diver

13th February 2006, 09:23

Best we just all wait until Round 1 when the teams are settled. All this rumouring and "word on the street" and "I've heard" gets a bit tiresome really.

Or does that not give us anything to talk about over summer

Scribe

13th February 2006, 11:11

Frankly, if the Tigers do have a list as strong as appears to be, I think having Stewart Leowe pull on the boots would be counter-productive wouldn't it?

I'd expect he'd provide the odd game here or there, but it would be better to concentrate on the current playing list than wonder if Buckets is going to play or not. In 2004, the word was he'd play regularly for Haileybury, but I think he only managed 5 games. Kicked a couple of bags and was useful, but 2 years' on.....can't see him providing any long term assistance.

In any event, Trapper, no registrations have been processed yet as we (i.e. registration secretaries) are all undergoing on-line training this week, so all this talk of players 'signing' with a club is misguided at best.

If (as it appears) Old Haileybury aren't able to convert old boys in regular players, they may start to struggle as their list is very,very old.

Max Leader

13th February 2006, 11:41

Scribe.

For the uninformed. Will all VAFA registrations be electronic for 2006?

Scribe

13th February 2006, 13:42

Scribe.

For the uninformed. Will all VAFA registrations be electronic for 2006?

I believe so - the letter I received from the VAFA said all 2005 forms were obsolete as they're going fully on-line in 2006.

Will find it all out tonight as I get to skip training (phew - after the weekend footy camp, that's a relief) and get a one hour tutorial on how to use the new system. Rivetting I'm sure, but I'll spare the forum users any gritty details!!:D

Destination A Grade

21st February 2006, 07:40

another recruit for the St Bedes Mentone Tigers in Ross Mulquiney from Old Melburnians. Won there B&F 2 seasons ago and is another big gun to come down to the tigers.

Word has it that he got kicked out of OM's. Now i know some clubs take Amateur footy seriously, but i would have thought it was impossible to get kicked out of a club.

Scribe

21st February 2006, 07:49

Word has it that he got kicked out of OM's. Now i know some clubs take Amateur footy seriously, but i would have thought it was impossible to get kicked out of a club.

If the senior coach advised the player(s) that they wouldn't be selected on a Saturday and their presence at the club would no longer be welcomed due to the unsettling influence they had on the rest of the playing group, then that'd amount to being kicked out of the club wouldn't it?

No point turning up to training if you're guaranteed not to get a game.

The Big Pineapple

21st February 2006, 08:48

Word has it that he got kicked out of OM's. Now i know some clubs take Amateur footy seriously, but i would have thought it was impossible to get kicked out of a club.

A little off topic but nice photo on VAFA website D.A.G

Destination A Grade

21st February 2006, 12:48

If the senior coach advised the player(s) that they wouldn't be selected on a Saturday and their presence at the club would no longer be welcomed due to the unsettling influence they had on the rest of the playing group, then that'd amount to being kicked out of the club wouldn't it?

No point turning up to training if you're guaranteed not to get a game.

I guess it would.

Unsettling Influences - interesting!

overtheline

24th February 2006, 13:29

It's great to have some cockiness as we approach the season. Last year it was Blacks & Camberwell who were predicting undefeated seasons. The former won the Premiership but lost a few games ( 2 to Paradians & 1 to C'well) while the latter showed their true colours by 'choking' in the finals.
C Section was a reasonable standard and very even.
Who will be the challengers to St Bedes ?????

Well, where do you get that rubbish about balcks and oc "predicting"undefeated seasons? Absolute crap as I know people in both camps and THEY certainly didn't predict that. Obviously, you are an old paradian.
Stbedes/fitzroy gf for certain, nobs to struggle, camberwell have lost heaps-i hear about 14!! Will struggle as will parade without harford.
fianl four..Fitzroy, st bedes, ajax, hampton

relgation??
parkdale, ormond, camberwell

Mobbenfuhrer

24th February 2006, 14:30

Well, where do you get that rubbish about balcks and oc "predicting"undefeated seasons? Absolute crap as I know people in both camps and THEY certainly didn't predict that. Obviously, you are an old paradian.
Stbedes/fitzroy gf for certain, nobs to struggle, camberwell have lost heaps-i hear about 14!! Will struggle as will parade without harford.
fianl four..Fitzroy, st bedes, ajax, hampton

relgation??
parkdale, ormond, camberwell

Well I love to talk up the Reds and think they're in with a chance and definitely 'show promise', but I reckon a GF might be a big ask first season into C Grade. "Just happy to be here" is how I'm starting 2006 :)

caveman

24th February 2006, 18:32

Well I love to talk up the Reds and think they're in with a chance and definitely 'show promise', but I reckon a GF might be a big ask first season into C Grade. "Just happy to be here" is how I'm starting 2006 :)

Well said Mobbs! Its all about consolidation in C grade. It is the first time out of the D sections and there is no looking back! :thumbsu:

overtheline

25th February 2006, 07:20

Well said Mobbs! Its all about consolidation in C grade. It is the first time out of the D sections and there is no looking back! :thumbsu:

Come on guys, trying to put a lid on it already!! let's looks at recent history of the "graduate" premier from D1.
2002 St Leos -premiers d1 then first year in C?? Prelim final 2003
2003 Monash-preniers D1....first year in C? Prelim final 2004
2004 Blacks-premiers d1..first year in C? Premiers 2005

So, I don't think it is unreasonable to say the REDS are "overtheline".
I am happy to stand by myfinal four predictions and my relegents.
reds, sbmt, alax, hampton

Word has it Parkdale are struggling big time!! So, with all the departures at c'well, I reckon they are the two in trouble.

FootyFreak69

25th February 2006, 10:26

overtheline

25th February 2006, 10:42

Very good points made by you, overtheline. i also heard the same whisper about parkdale too. the info os the same about camberwell too. i'm led to believe that they are in dire straits. there has been a series of crisis meetings about the player walkout - it's more than 14, let me tell you!!!

no doubt in my mind that camberwell and parkdale will go down. my info indicates that camberwell are already planning for d1 in 2007!!!

Well i haven't quite heard about the crisis meetings but I certainly heard about the departures and more importantly, very few additions. I work with a bloke involved there so I will see what I can get from him. They did have a very old side last year, so it's really not a surprise.
As for Parkdale, heard that they have been getting 12 at training and have lost heaps via Garry Colling's appointment at Morniington?? and also a few back to st Bedes.
I repeat, fitzroy to play st Bedes in the GF...daylight the rest no matter how hard the reds fans try to deny the recent history I outlined a few posts ago.

oldtimer

26th February 2006, 17:43

Well i haven't quite heard about the crisis meetings but I certainly heard about the departures and more importantly, very few additions. I work with a bloke involved there so I will see what I can get from him. They did have a very old side last year, so it's really not a surprise.
As for Parkdale, heard that they have been getting 12 at training and have lost heaps via Garry Colling's appointment at Morniington?? and also a few back to st Bedes.
I repeat, fitzroy to play st Bedes in the GF...daylight the rest no matter how hard the reds fans try to deny the recent history I outlined a few posts ago.

I think you guys are underestimating a side from the north who at the present time have only lost 1 senior player - Harford. And he only played about 8 - 10 games last year.

Parade finished 3rd, have a very strong young list(last 2 under 19 premierships) and boast the best player playing in C Grade!!
Fitzroy will be strong and St Bedes may have recruited well but thier past records away from their postage stamp have been far from impressive.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves!!!

caveman

26th February 2006, 18:09

I repeat, fitzroy to play st Bedes in the GF...daylight the rest no matter how hard the reds fans try to deny the recent history I outlined a few posts ago.

Mate I think Fitzroy are more than a chance to play finals but I was just stating that generally when you get promoted the first thing you worry about is not sliding back down a year later.

Fitzroy had a great season in D1 and I am full of optimism this season but it wont be the end of the world if we dont get promoted but it will be if we end back in D1!

By the way is there anywhere you can check what players have signed and departed for all the clubs?

GO FITZROY! :thumbsu:

overtheline

26th February 2006, 19:52

I think you guys are underestimating a side from the north who at the present time have only lost 1 senior player - Harford. And he only played about 8 - 10 games last year.

Parade finished 3rd, have a very strong young list(last 2 under 19 premierships) and boast the best player playing in C Grade!!
Fitzroy will be strong and St Bedes may have recruited well but thier past records away from their postage stamp have been far from impressive.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves!!!

We may have only played 8-10 but we won about 6 off his own boot! wouldn't have made prelim without him!
I can name several players better than boundy!
All academic anyway, reds are "overtheline"

oldtimer

26th February 2006, 20:44

We may have only played 8-10 but we won about 6 off his own boot! wouldn't have made prelim without him!
I can name several players better than boundy!
All academic anyway, reds are "overtheline"

name them!!!

overtheline

27th February 2006, 08:27

name them!!!

ari lewski-ajax

george smyth -monash blues

david loats-camberwell

just to name a few

oldtimer

27th February 2006, 09:16

ari lewski-ajax

george smyth -monash blues

david loats-camberwell

just to name a few

Loats - you are kidding. greatest waste of talent for someone 6ft 9

Lewski - can play - ball magnet - very one dimensional - still not in same league.

Smyth - won best and fairest in comp - many of my mates are still trying to work out who the hell he is

overtheline

27th February 2006, 09:26

Loats - you are kidding. greatest waste of talent for someone 6ft 9

Lewski - can play - ball magnet - very one dimensional - still not in same league.

Smyth - won best and fairest in comp - many of my mates are still trying to work out who the hell he is

You really are showing your ignorance now. If you don't know George then you really are just not watching. Loats kicked 70 in 10 games...waste of talent??
Goerge did win the comp b and f by 10 votes!

Kirzner 85 goals goes all right as well.

oldtimer

27th February 2006, 09:44

You really are showing your ignorance now. If you don't know George then you really are just not watching. Loats kicked 70 in 10 games...waste of talent??
Goerge did win the comp b and f by 10 votes!

Kirzner 85 goals goes all right as well.

Now who is showing their ignoranace. Loats 68 goals in 14 games - poor return for an ex AFL player who is 6ft 9. Edwards played less games and kicked more goals.

Mobbenfuhrer

27th February 2006, 10:20

Ok you've convinced me. Reds prems 06. Thanks 'cause I wasn't too sure. :thumbsu:

overtheline

27th February 2006, 10:34

Now who is showing their ignoranace. Loats 68 goals in 14 games - poor return for an ex AFL player who is 6ft 9. Edwards played less games and kicked more goals.

Wonder where you got the 14 games from??? Played only a quarter in one, 5 mins in another and 10 mins in another. He didn't play 14. Your source?

Perhaps you should measure him again and get his height right!

I assume the fact you have gone silent on George suggests you are conceding? Same with Kirzner?

Lewski is a gun!!
where did you get Edwards playing less than 14 games from???

oldtimer

27th February 2006, 11:14

Wonder where you got the 14 games from??? Played only a quarter in one, 5 mins in another and 10 mins in another. He didn't play 14. Your source?

Perhaps you should measure him again and get his height right!

I assume the fact you have gone silent on George suggests you are conceding? Same with Kirzner?

Lewski is a gun!!
where did you get Edwards playing less than 14 games from???

Can you read - get on the website. He kicked goals in 12 games and their were 2 games he started, got injured and didn't kick a goal. That makes 14. Even if you sign the teamsheet it counts as a game - doesn't matter how long he plays for, in fact in 1 game he went off after about 90 seconds.

I agreed with Lewski and Kirzner as great players but not in the same vein as boundy.

As for Smyth - hes got red hair so attracts the votes - tell me how many players in the vafa are the best and don't win the best in the comp.

Edwrds tore his hamstring during the year.

Don't spruik off until you do some research