View Full Version : D4 Section Ammos pt 1 (2005-2007)
callitasitiz
20 Apr 2007, 11:02
Predictions.
How many games clear will St Marys win the minor premiership?
The Caller goes for 3 plus a mountainous percentage.
Any idea to how young Kirby is travelling over Ferndale way?
Sausage roll
20 Apr 2007, 12:42
Predictions.
How many games clear will St Marys win the minor premiership?
The Caller goes for 3 plus a mountainous percentage.
Any idea to how young Kirby is travelling over Ferndale way?
I honestly can't see them losing a game!
The new guy from Wantirna is a gun and the difference in coaching is amazing. Dwyer to kick 17 goals again( look out eltham!)
18-0 beckons!!
catscratches
20 Apr 2007, 13:44
I honestly can't see them losing a game!
The new guy from Wantirna is a gun and the difference in coaching is amazing. Dwyer to kick 17 goals again( look out eltham!)
18-0 beckons!!
I see them having a mid-season form slump (losing 3-4 games), injuries and a lack of interest from some players in the lower division brand of footy, meaning they will have to pick it back up for a sprint to the line in the latter half of the season. 50/50 whether they can indeed pick it up or just let it go and start again next year.
I see them having a mid-season form slump (losing 3-4 games), injuries and a lack of interest from some players in the lower division brand of footy, meaning they will have to pick it back up for a sprint to the line in the latter half of the season. 50/50 whether they can indeed pick it up or just let it go and start again next year.
Guys based on what is being said do I take it that the rest of the D4 sides are playing strictly for runners up position which provides direct promotion.
Also who is this guy from Wantirna - which club is he from and any names? I am from that area, would be interested to see what I can find out?
On the ground issue, where a 3 weeks ago Syndal ground was starting to green up and soften, I am getting concerned again as it really is rock hard and border line .....any others experiencing the same with their grounds.
Manny
Tiges Alive
20 Apr 2007, 14:40
Noticed on the Cobras website that Matt has taken over the coaching roll from his brother. Can anyone from Bulleen answer why Joe has stepped down.
catscratches
20 Apr 2007, 15:13
Guys based on what is being said do I take it that the rest of the D4 sides are playing strictly for runners up position which provides direct promotion.
I don't think any team is a guarantee at this stage of the year. I personally am still hoping for an interesting year as far as the ladder is concerned, would like to see the odds for some of the lower teams from last year's D4 posting 6+ wins this year. Stir the pot up and make it interesting.
Falcons07
20 Apr 2007, 15:18
I don't think any team is a guarantee at this stage of the year. I personally am still hoping for an interesting year as far as the ladder is concerned, would like to see the odds for some of the lower teams from last year's D4 posting 6+ wins this year. Stir the pot up and make it interesting.
I think a few off the boys are getting a little excited, St Marys are obviously very confident but we have all seen teams talk themselves up before the season even starts and it can be a dangerous practise.
They might do everything they say but they were not in out comp last year so really dont have a clue how any other club is going or how competitive the comp can be. Good luck to them and everyone else but until they are holding a premiership medallion to be talking about how easy they will win everything is fraught with danger.
the_saint
20 Apr 2007, 15:37
I honestly can't see them losing a game!
The new guy from Wantirna is a gun and the difference in coaching is amazing. Dwyer to kick 17 goals again( look out eltham!)
18-0 beckons!!
Don't get too carried away taking everything from this forum as gospel.
I don't think everyone talking up the Saints is actually a Saint themselves.
We are going alright, but it's early days yet. One week at a time, starting with next week.
Playing Southern Cobras from SFL at KB tomorrow... cant wait!
The posts are in and the lines are painted... bring it on!
InFineForm
20 Apr 2007, 15:45
Noticed on the Cobras website that Matt has taken over the coaching roll from his brother. Can anyone from Bulleen answer why Joe has stepped down.
Joe D'A has taken a new position at work which would have negatively impacted on his ability to put in the same effort as he was. (Joe used to put in up to 20 hurs per week doing stats & preparation for the next week.) He stepped aside & Matt, who was to coach the reserves, stepped up.
All comfortable with the decision & looking forward to the year ahead.
kekavich
20 Apr 2007, 16:59
Guys based on what is being said do I take it that the rest of the D4 sides are playing strictly for runners up position which provides direct promotion.
Also who is this guy from Wantirna - which club is he from and any names? I am from that area, would be interested to see what I can find out?
On the ground issue, where a 3 weeks ago Syndal ground was starting to green up and soften, I am getting concerned again as it really is rock hard and border line .....any others experiencing the same with their grounds.
Manny
Hi Manny just in response to your message i think that no team is a certainity to win D4 just yet and we have to wait and see how the season pans out. I say that a St Marys player that has been involved with the club for years. The Hype being built up is, an i can assure you not by anyone in our club besides me. I would not say we are certainties at any stage because comments like that can come back and bite you. As for this bloke from Wantirna lets just say he would add to the list that we have this year. No Names just yet wait and see. We were hoping to entice Lawrence Angwin to the club but the committee does not want to persue the drug cullture that has surrounded his footrballing career. That being said i wish you luck in your Senior position this year and hopefully over the next couple of years you can rebuild Syndal and take them where they belong. Higher up the Grades.
Hi Manny just in response to your message i think that no team is a certainity to win D4 just yet and we have to wait and see how the season pans out. I say that a St Marys player that has been involved with the club for years. The Hype being built up is, an i can assure you not by anyone in our club besides me. I would not say we are certainties at any stage because comments like that can come back and bite you. As for this bloke from Wantirna lets just say he would add to the list that we have this year. No Names just yet wait and see. We were hoping to entice Lawrence Angwin to the club but the committee does not want to persue the drug cullture that has surrounded his footrballing career. That being said i wish you luck in your Senior position this year and hopefully over the next couple of years you can rebuild Syndal and take them where they belong. Higher up the Grades.
Kekavich in my own funny way its the point I was trying to make. Over a number of years coaching have seen this sort of hype before, and as we all know there is a fine line at this level. Good luck and tell Norb I'm still waiting for that coffee.
Manny
Sausage roll
21 Apr 2007, 00:30
Don't get too carried away taking everything from this forum as gospel.
I don't think everyone talking up the Saints is actually a Saint themselves.
We are going alright, but it's early days yet. One week at a time, starting with next week.
Well, i seem to know a fair bit for someone who isn't a saint!
Best bet of the year to go 18-0 and many inside the club firmly believe it.
So let's cut the "keep a lid on it " crap, the lid is well and truly off, where it belongs!
kekavich
21 Apr 2007, 08:00
[quote=Sausage roll;7292761]Well, i seem to know a fair bit for someone who isn't a saint!
If you know so much about the saints sausage roll can u name everyone on the committee for me to prove it mate as well as those not on it from last year..
Then i know you are from St Mary's
A private message would be fine
port-man_fc
21 Apr 2007, 10:56
Turtles played Mernda last night @ Northcote Park, tore them up and won by 20plus points in a low scoring game, Mernda are a stong Div2 DVFL club, and played there best 22! Turtles list had a few out!!
Looking forward to a positive year 4 the club....:thumbsu:
callitasitiz
21 Apr 2007, 12:11
Turtles played Mernda last night @ Northcote Park, tore them up and won by 20plus points in a low scoring game, Mernda are a stong Div2 DVFL club, and played there best 22! Turtles list had a few out!!
Looking forward to a positive year 4 the club....:thumbsu:
Need to step it up to challenge the Saints.
Sausage roll
21 Apr 2007, 13:13
[quote=Sausage roll;7292761]Well, i seem to know a fair bit for someone who isn't a saint!
If you know so much about the saints sausage roll can u name everyone on the committee for me to prove it mate as well as those not on it from last year..
Then i know you are from St Mary's
A private message would be fine
Gee thanks for giving me the chance to prove to you that i am from the saints!
How about you prove to me you are from st marys?
Didn't the coaches last Tuesday go nuts about people posting on bigfooty?
Just another lucky guess from me??
18-0 for the mighty saints!!!!
Ace High
21 Apr 2007, 14:51
[quote=kekavich;7294452]
Gee thanks for giving me the chance to prove to you that i am from the saints!
How about you prove to me you are from st marys?
Didn't the coaches last Tuesday go nuts about people posting on bigfooty?
Just another lucky guess from me??
18-0 for the mighty saints!!!!
Theres always one clown who makes it there mission in life to bring other clubs down. I'm not from st mary's and its pretty obvious that your not either. last year was the same where 'arvosjunior' claimed to be from eltham collegians and attmepted to do the same as what you are doing this year. I think i'm right in saying that the majority of the users on this forum have little, if any, regard for what you say so you might as well pack up and move on.
Sausage roll
21 Apr 2007, 19:16
[quote=Sausage roll;7295791]
Theres always one clown who makes it there mission in life to bring other clubs down. I'm not from st mary's and its pretty obvious that your not either. last year was the same where 'arvosjunior' claimed to be from eltham collegians and attmepted to do the same as what you are doing this year. I think i'm right in saying that the majority of the users on this forum have little, if any, regard for what you say so you might as well pack up and move on.
You have to love the "self appointed spokesman" don't you? Speaking on behalf of the majority, yeh right! For the record, it is "their" and not there. Must be a real genuis! It aint a typo!
Go saints and you have just ensured i will be posting even more regularly!!
[quote=Ace High;7296342]
You have to love the "self appointed spokesman" don't you? Speaking on behalf of the majority, yeh right! For the record, it is "their" and not there. Must be a real genuis! It aint a typo!
Go saints and you have just ensured i will be posting even more regularly!!
Correcting other poster's spelling is lame.
How good was it to see rain yesterday. Syndal had a good hit out against Eley Park on Saturday, very pleasing from my point and reinforced that Syndal will be competative with some great kids showing a liking to 1st football.
Its always sad to loose good players, but the opportunities that present themselves to younger players are priceless.
Good luck to all this year - excuse my ignorance but who are the Turtles?
Manny
How good was it to see rain yesterday. Syndal had a good hit out against Eley Park on Saturday, very pleasing from my point and reinforced that Syndal will be competative with some great kids showing a liking to 1st football.
Its always sad to loose good players, but the opportunities that present themselves to younger players are priceless.
Good luck to all this year - excuse my ignorance but who are the Turtles?
Manny
Fan - bloody - tastic!
(The rain, that is...)
hows UHS-VU looking this year, have they got a half competitive team or wat? have they picked up many players?
hows UHS-VU looking this year, have they got a half competitive team or wat? have they picked up many players?
Tell you after next week, Syndal plays UHS-VU.
Manny
Was out at Maccelin yesterday,couldn't figure out what that green stuff was on the field,amazing what pumping rights can produce!!!!!
All clubs seem ready to go,even the white maggots are getting fired up,
good luck to all clubs,may your points all be 4 points and may the cards stay in the socks.
pointblank
23 Apr 2007, 01:12
Was out at Maccelin yesterday,couldn't figure out what that green stuff was on the field,amazing what pumping rights can produce!!!!!
All clubs seem ready to go,even the white maggots are getting fired up,
good luck to all clubs,may your points all be 4 points and may the cards stay in the socks.
I think our umps find it impossible to reach down to their socks. That green stuff at Marcellin sounds like the stuff our umps inhale after seeing some phenomenal decisons in recent times.
Backline Brothers
23 Apr 2007, 09:17
How good was it to see rain yesterday. Syndal had a good hit out against Eley Park on Saturday, very pleasing from my point and reinforced that Syndal will be competative with some great kids showing a liking to 1st football.
Its always sad to loose good players, but the opportunities that present themselves to younger players are priceless.
Good luck to all this year - excuse my ignorance but who are the Turtles?
Manny
Manny, you will find out who the Turtles are in round 9
Question for St Marys boys.
I see your new recruit Papaluca, did finish third in 2006 A grade B&F. But I hear he didn't make the A grade Team of the Year? Any idea why? Seems a bit harsh from the selector/s.
gazbats
23 Apr 2007, 11:34
Playing Southern Cobras from SFL at KB tomorrow... cant wait!
The posts are in and the lines are painted... bring it on!
how'd ya go wazza?
ItchyFeet
23 Apr 2007, 12:04
Yeah just wondering how all teams went with praccys on the weekend?
Any surpriser's?
gazbats
23 Apr 2007, 12:13
how'd ya go wazza?
what possy do you play wazza?
port-man_fc
23 Apr 2007, 12:24
Yeah just wondering how all teams went with praccys on the weekend?
Any surpriser's?
Eltham controlled the game against Mernda and won!!
the_observer
23 Apr 2007, 13:45
Yeah just wondering how all teams went with praccys on the weekend?
Any surpriser's?
Uni High beat Hawthorn by 15 points in the wet.
how'd ya go wazza?
Went ok, but hard to judge the teams progress because of the pouring rain.
catscratches
24 Apr 2007, 11:15
Went ok, but hard to judge the teams progress because of the pouring rain.
sounds like an excuse?
sounds like an excuse?
Does "we played like sh*t" sound like an excuse?
ItchyFeet
24 Apr 2007, 11:30
Does "we played like sh*t" sound like an excuse?
Hey Waz, I heard that you guys were very competitive?
probably could of won if you kicked straight!
catscratches
24 Apr 2007, 12:17
Does "we played like sh*t" sound like an excuse?
If that's how it was, then say it. A bit less fence sitting than saying it was hard to judge because of the rain is a good thing.
If that's how it was, then say it. A bit less fence sitting than saying it was hard to judge because of the rain is a good thing.
How did your side go then?
catscratches
24 Apr 2007, 14:36
How did your side go then?
A bit up, a bit down. We won't know until we start the season proper.
Turbs23
24 Apr 2007, 14:59
A bit up, a bit down. We won't know until we start the season proper.
the irony is killing me. haha classic response. nice work. :D:D:D
A bit up, a bit down. We won't know until we start the season proper.
Which is your team?
Coach Hollywood
24 Apr 2007, 16:55
A bit up, a bit down. We won't know until we start the season proper.
Just taking it one week at a time hey Cat??
pointblank
25 Apr 2007, 00:42
The winners.
Centrals over the lovely North Brunswick outfit by a squeak; Albert Park to make good on the Turtle start; Sharks to neck the Cobras in a tight one, St Marys with some goalkicking practice at Mt Lilydale, despite a lack of Saints' hype; UHS will post the ISD code against the Sinners, and Box Hill North the smokies to get home against the trendy South Mornington, thanks to some barnstorming bursts from the Demon goalkicking back flankers!
GO CENTRALS!! Give em hell this weekend boys..
gazbats
26 Apr 2007, 11:32
woooo!!!
go centrals..
wooooo!!!!
cheers.
catscratches
26 Apr 2007, 12:05
the rain will keep the scores (and margins) down this weekend perhaps?? still...
UHS by 2 goals over Syndal
Box Hill by 10 goals over South Mornington
Eltham by 1 point over Albert Park
Bulleen by 3 goals over Eley Park
Richmond by 2 goals over North Brunswick
St Mary's by 7 goals over Mt Lilydale
will be good to see the cobwebs blown out and where teams sit after round 1
smokingjoe49
26 Apr 2007, 15:02
be good to see if all this talk on here means anything, results in footy a great thing. it will be interesting to see how all the grounds pull up after saturday's games...
BrianSpeaking
26 Apr 2007, 17:46
Will Papaluca be the first footballer in VAFA history playing in D4 to be picked in the A and B VAFA team? I think so...40 touches for him this weekend if its wet, 60 if its dry. I hear St Marys have there doc standing by to treat him for leather poisoning.
He rates his chances of taking the Saints undefeated this season, over to you now son!
http://www.hofstra.edu/images/sports_msoc_papalucaprofile.jpg
Well now we know what he looks like....
i saw that photo on www.gaydar.com (http://www.gaydar.com)..
cheers
smash.
i saw that photo on www.gaydar.com (http://www.gaydar.com)..
cheers
smash.
Who wants to ask the obvious question here?
Sausage roll
27 Apr 2007, 15:20
Will Papaluca be the first footballer in VAFA history playing in D4 to be picked in the A and B VAFA team? I think so...40 touches for him this weekend if its wet, 60 if its dry. I hear St Marys have there doc standing by to treat him for leather poisoning.
He rates his chances of taking the Saints undefeated this season, over to you now son!
Brian,
My oil is that he WILL be slected for the a/b state team, later in the year.
He may even be in line for a leadership role in that team.
Saints by panels tomorrow. Lilydale may struggle to kick a goal in wet conditions.
They'll do so again this year too if the word on the street is correct... Gun forward/onballer D Roll is no longer involved in the club
Do you know who D Roll is? Last time he played onball may have been...... come to think of it, i don't remember him ever playing on ball. Last time he was forward ......... Nope not sure of that either. And he is definately still with the club.
Who wants to ask the obvious question here?
I will.
Umm, smash; did you just fall out of a closet?:o
Brian,
My oil is that he WILL be slected for the a/b state team, later in the year.
He may even be in line for a leadership role in that team.
Saints by panels tomorrow. Lilydale may struggle to kick a goal in wet conditions.
Has anyone looked at the clearance section on the VAFA web site, makes interesting reading - either not all clearances/registrations are listed or not as much movement as we have been lead to believe.
I am aware of a couple of Syndal players who I believed were cleared not on the list.
Manny
kekavich
27 Apr 2007, 20:13
Brian,
My oil is that he WILL be slected for the a/b state team, later in the year.
He may even be in line for a leadership role in that team.
Saints by panels tomorrow. Lilydale may struggle to kick a goal in wet conditions.
16 hrs 42 mins hurry up already
Good luck tomorrow everyone....
Hope all the grounds are soft and no one reports any serious injuries.
bigwaz out.
Good luck tomorrow everyone....
Hope all the grounds are soft and no one reports any serious injuries.
bigwaz out.
:confused:YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN UP AT THAT HOUR BIGWAZ
:DI WILL SEE YOU LATER ON TODAY,NOT THAT I WILL KNOW WHO THE HELL YOU ARE!!:D
Mobbenfuhrer
28 Apr 2007, 10:29
Who wants to ask the obvious question here?
Love your work! :thumbsu:
drummerboy
28 Apr 2007, 19:41
Woo Hoo!!!!!
Eley Park won both games!
In the reserves i believe the score was about 166 to 1 not a bad win.
The main game, i wasnt sure of the scores but eley park won nicely...
Nice ground, was good to see a bit of green hahaha!
bringthebiffback
29 Apr 2007, 04:54
Just moved to the eltham north area and went up to watch the turtles on Saturday after reading about them in the local paper, both sides were very promising having controlled the first bounce and never stepping back. Both 1’s and 2’s midfield just read the ball so well and all have remarkable pace. I noticed allot of depth, there 2's side have 6-8 potential 1's players and would more then likely get a game in any other 1's team side by my opinion. There full forward #39 kicking 11 goals, HFF #45 kicking 6 goals. There running through the centre was unbelievable in the 2’s just for my amusement I kept stats till have time with the on ballers #13 had 11 touches, #2 had 10 touches #53 had 9 touches and #28 had 19 touches (looked BOG until he walked off the ground holding his shoulder just 5minutes before halftime and I heard a group of supporters say he had been rushed to hospital) Not something you need 1st game into the season receiving an injury after a dynamic start.
Hoping to get around to a box hill north game soon, when is there next home game? I hear they are big contenders this year along with st marys.. Best of luck everyone for the season and keep injury free
Just moved to the eltham north area and went up to watch the turtles on Saturday after reading about them in the local paper, both sides were very promising having controlled the first bounce and never stepping back. Both 1’s and 2’s midfield just read the ball so well and all have remarkable pace. I noticed allot of depth, there 2's side have 6-8 potential 1's players and would more then likely get a game in any other 1's team side by my opinion. There full forward #39 kicking 11 goals, HFF #45 kicking 6 goals. There running through the centre was unbelievable in the 2’s just for my amusement I kept stats till have time with the on ballers #13 had 11 touches, #2 had 10 touches #53 had 9 touches and #28 had 19 touches (looked BOG until he walked off the ground holding his shoulder just 5minutes before halftime and I heard a group of supporters say he had been rushed to hospital) Not something you need 1st game into the season receiving an injury after a dynamic start.
Hoping to get around to a box hill north game soon, when is there next home game? I hear they are big contenders this year along with st marys.. Best of luck everyone for the season and keep injury free
Not many supporters i know who keep individual stats:cool: Imagine you are a players or coach trying to hide your identity from the coaching panel- still well played by the turtles
Just moved to the eltham north area and went up to watch the turtles on Saturday after reading about them in the local paper, both sides were very promising having controlled the first bounce and never stepping back. Both 1’s and 2’s midfield just read the ball so well and all have remarkable pace. I noticed allot of depth, there 2's side have 6-8 potential 1's players and would more then likely get a game in any other 1's team side by my opinion. There full forward #39 kicking 11 goals, HFF #45 kicking 6 goals. There running through the centre was unbelievable in the 2’s just for my amusement I kept stats till have time with the on ballers #13 had 11 touches, #2 had 10 touches #53 had 9 touches and #28 had 19 touches (looked BOG until he walked off the ground holding his shoulder just 5minutes before halftime and I heard a group of supporters say he had been rushed to hospital) Not something you need 1st game into the season receiving an injury after a dynamic start.
Hoping to get around to a box hill north game soon, when is there next home game? I hear they are big contenders this year along with st marys.. Best of luck everyone for the season and keep injury free
:thumbsu:SOMEONE WITH YOUR ABILITY AND KNOWLEDGE SHOULD BE WORKING FOR A CLUB,GET ONTO THE VAFA WEBSITE FIND THE CLUBS WEBSITES THAT YOU MENTIONED IN YOUR TEXT AND CONTACT THEM RE A JOB.YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE AN INTEREST,PUT IT TO WORK,I'M SURE EITHER ELTHAM OR BOX HILL WOULD WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,DO IT NOW!!!!:thumbsu:
DON'T AGREE WITH YOUR HANDLE THOUGH,BUT THEN YOU WOULD'NT EXPECT ME TO{IF YOUR NEW HAVE A LOOK THROUGH PREVIOUS QUOTES TO FIND OUT WHAT I AM}
BOX HILL ARE AT HOME NEXT WEEK VS ELEY PARK
Sausage roll
29 Apr 2007, 12:02
As predicted by yours truly, the Saints smashed lilydale, away from home.
Papaluca had an incredible 46 touches!
Look out eltham this week!!
Ouch.... bit of a headache....
Did a little celebrating last night after the Centrals first win in nearly two years :)
Great game, and fantastic to get off to a winning start!
"Oh we're from Central land...."
BlindedByTheLight
29 Apr 2007, 15:56
As predicted by yours truly, the Saints smashed lilydale, away from home.
Papaluca had an incredible 46 touches!
Look out eltham this week!!
Is he the same one that played for Marcellian in A Section last season? If so, a fairly hefty drop in class and you would expect someone from A Section to get that many ouches in our D4 Section.
SOMEONE WITH YOUR ABILITY AND KNOWLEDGE SHOULD BE WORKING FOR A CLUB,GET ONTO THE VAFA WEBSITE FIND THE CLUBS WEBSITES THAT YOU MENTIONED IN YOUR TEXT AND CONTACT THEM RE A JOB.YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE AN INTEREST,PUT IT TO WORK,I'M SURE EITHER ELTHAM OR BOX HILL WOULD WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,DO IT NOW!!!!
DON'T AGREE WITH YOUR HANDLE THOUGH,BUT THEN YOU WOULD'NT EXPECT ME TO{IF YOUR NEW HAVE A LOOK THROUGH PREVIOUS QUOTES TO FIND OUT WHAT I AM}
BOX HILL ARE AT HOME NEXT WEEK VS ELEY PARK
We all know what you are 'Nelly', but board rules prevent swearing.
Did you have Richmond yesterday? Great to see the Snakes start the season with a win. Deserved reward for all those working hard to lift the club. Whatever else happens they should be rightfully savouring the moment.:thumbsu:
St Marys only kicking 70 odd points for the day doesn't rate as a smashing to me. The doubt over their forwardline is still there at present.:confused:
The eye opening result for me was Elthams demolition of Albert Park. Most of us here expected Albert Park to be a strong finals contender. If our judgement is correct then Eltham could be in scary form early.:eek:
BH had a nine goal third quarter that saw off an inacurate Sth Mornington. Sth could have been well in front at half time had they kicked straight.:(
Eley Park repeated their eary victory over Bulleen from last year. The notable stat from this fixture is the full time score in the reserves. 160 odd to just 1 pt for Bulleen. The Cobras look to be heading for trouble in the depth department.:(
Taking into account the honest appraisals of Manny (Syndal's coach) previously on this thread; the narrow winning margin for the Uni High lads was well below what most expected. Credit to Manny though for what must have been a fighting display by Syndal. Saw them late last year and they had lost the will to live at that stage.:confused:
Just moved to the eltham north area and went up to watch the turtles on Saturday after reading about them in the local paper, both sides were very promising having controlled the first bounce and never stepping back. Both 1’s and 2’s midfield just read the ball so well and all have remarkable pace. I noticed allot of depth, there 2's side have 6-8 potential 1's players and would more then likely get a game in any other 1's team side by my opinion. There full forward #39 kicking 11 goals, HFF #45 kicking 6 goals. There running through the centre was unbelievable in the 2’s just for my amusement I kept stats till have time with the on ballers #13 had 11 touches, #2 had 10 touches #53 had 9 touches and #28 had 19 touches (looked BOG until he walked off the ground holding his shoulder just 5minutes before halftime and I heard a group of supporters say he had been rushed to hospital) Not something you need 1st game into the season receiving an injury after a dynamic start.
Hoping to get around to a box hill north game soon, when is there next home game? I hear they are big contenders this year along with st marys.. Best of luck everyone for the season and keep injury free
Did you see any good torps attempted yesterday biff?
BlindedByTheLight
29 Apr 2007, 16:43
Just moved to the eltham north area and went up to watch the turtles on Saturday after reading about them in the local paper, both sides were very promising having controlled the first bounce and never stepping back. Both 1’s and 2’s midfield just read the ball so well and all have remarkable pace. I noticed allot of depth, there 2's side have 6-8 potential 1's players and would more then likely get a game in any other 1's team side by my opinion. There full forward #39 kicking 11 goals, HFF #45 kicking 6 goals. There running through the centre was unbelievable in the 2’s just for my amusement I kept stats till have time with the on ballers #13 had 11 touches, #2 had 10 touches #53 had 9 touches and #28 had 19 touches (looked BOG until he walked off the ground holding his shoulder just 5minutes before halftime and I heard a group of supporters say he had been rushed to hospital) Not something you need 1st game into the season receiving an injury after a dynamic start.
Hoping to get around to a box hill north game soon, when is there next home game? I hear they are big contenders this year along with st marys.. Best of luck everyone for the season and keep injury free
Great summary Mr Biff. The fullforward is the coach who has come from Ivanhoe (D2) a big, but overweight, fella who will take a semitrailer to move and will kick a tonne before the season is out.
port-man_fc
29 Apr 2007, 17:49
Great summary Mr Biff. The fullforward is the coach who has come from Ivanhoe (D2) a big, but overweight, fella who will take a semitrailer to move and will kick a tonne before the season is out.
The full forward biff is talking about is in the 2's - A. McLaren kicked 11.1
Although FF of the seniors is the coach of the seniors, mind u he is not so overweight these days, lost a fair few Kg's!!!!
Albert Park did actually look pretty good, had some handy talls... I wouldnt write them off as yet
Was very surpised to see the 2's won by 120 points and arent in the top 4, obvouisly not good enough, u need 2 have a % of 16,500% plus top be on top of the Sharks 2's who were horrible last year.....
Richmond well done, it puts ???????????? over Nth Brunny's head
Will be good to see this papaluca kid next week (yes he was Mill Park junior) i dont think the postage stamp of a ground @ St Marys will suit him
Can anyone give info on new sides to D4 -
Sth Mornington
Mt Lylidale
UHS-VU
St Marys
gazbats
29 Apr 2007, 17:58
Ouch.... bit of a headache....
Did a little celebrating last night after the Centrals first win in nearly two years :)
Great game, and fantastic to get off to a winning start!
"Oh we're from Central land...."
until next time waz.... until next time........
JP the Chinaman
29 Apr 2007, 18:51
Spy you sound like the scribe from VAFA record...ummmmmmm...lets see if what you wrote turn up next week on the record...fellas i think i'm onto something here about who Spy really is...
until next time waz.... until next time........
Best on ground for Nth Brunswick GazBats? Finish that slab yet?
robbieflower
29 Apr 2007, 19:41
The full forward biff is talking about is in the 2's - A. McLaren kicked 11.1
Although FF of the seniors is the coach of the seniors, mind u he is not so overweight these days, lost a fair few Kg's!!!!
Albert Park did actually look pretty good, had some handy talls... I wouldnt write them off as yet
Was very surpised to see the 2's won by 120 points and arent in the top 4, obvouisly not good enough, u need 2 have a % of 16,500% plus top be on top of the Sharks 2's who were horrible last year.....
Richmond well done, it puts ???????????? over Nth Brunny's head
Will be good to see this papaluca kid next week (yes he was Mill Park junior) i dont think the postage stamp of a ground @ St Marys will suit him
Can anyone give info on new sides to D4 -
Sth Mornington
Mt Lylidale
UHS-VU
St Marys
I can't believe Richmond won. Did Richmond pick up a few players or are North Brunswick the new whipping boys? Looks like my predictions were right that North won't improve.
Eltham look the goods again. Nothing will stop Johnny Garrard this year:thumbsu:
pointblank
29 Apr 2007, 19:44
Spy you sound like the scribe from VAFA record...ummmmmmm...lets see if what you wrote turn up next week on the record...fellas i think i'm onto something here about who Spy really is...
Very astute observation JP. You show some qualities that could be wll served in a fast paced thinking midfield. Nellup seems to have a similar capacity in the decuision making area. An admin role beckons Nellup with plenty of writing and cards. Eyesight is not a requirement in such position.
I can't believe Richmond won. Did Richmond pick up a few players or are North Brunswick the new whipping boys? Looks like my predictions were right that North won't improve.
Eltham look the goods again. Nothing will stop Johnny Garrard this year:thumbsu:
UHS v Syndal was a close tough affair - great to see contested footy, differant from the rubbish we see each week on TV.
UHS have picked up a number of players, especially midfielders who run hard and dont mind getting their hands dirty, and a couple of taller forwards. Well coached by Scott who provides them with a focal point up forward - dont let Scotts size/bulk fool you, they isolate him and one on one very dangerous and quick on the lead.
UHS players to impress were Watts, Gorringe other in team honest who never faltered - credit to UHS committee after last year this club is on the right track.
As far as Syndal goes a couple of lapses in concentration cost us, but the young players will learn from that and be better for it.
Congratulations to all winners and for the rest of us its only round 1.:thumbsu:
Regards
Manny
Ouch.... bit of a headache....
Did a little celebrating last night after the Centrals first win in nearly two years :)
Great game, and fantastic to get off to a winning start!
"Oh we're from Central land...."
:cool:AND OFCOURSE THE UMPIRING WAS EXCELLENT AT THAT GAME WASN'T IT BIGWAZ;)
I can't believe Richmond won. Did Richmond pick up a few players or are North Brunswick the new whipping boys? Looks like my predictions were right that North won't improve.
Eltham look the goods again. Nothing will stop Johnny Garrard this year:thumbsu:
:confused:WOULD HARDLY CONSIDER A 6 POINT LOSS ENOUGH TO CALL NTH BRUNNY
"WHIPPING BOYS" ROBBIEFLOWER,AS FAR AS IMPROVEMENT GOES BOTH SIDES IN THIS GAME SHOWED A GREAT DEAL OF IMPROVEMENT IN MANY SKILL AREAS,IT WOULD BE A VERY FOOLISH COACH WHO TAKES EITHER OF THEM LIGHTLY:D
WhoWonIt?
30 Apr 2007, 09:37
:confused:WOULD HARDLY CONSIDER A 6 POINT LOSS ENOUGH TO CALL NTH BRUNNY
"WHIPPING BOYS" ROBBIEFLOWER,AS FAR AS IMPROVEMENT GOES BOTH SIDES IN THIS GAME SHOWED A GREAT DEAL OF IMPROVEMENT IN MANY SKILL AREAS,IT WOULD BE A VERY FOOLISH COACH WHO TAKES EITHER OF THEM LIGHTLY:D
Don't worry about Nth Brunny Robbie. We didn't play any practice matches so it was the first time we played together.
There's no reason to talk about umpiring, it'll be like that all year and it didn't favour any side.
For everyone else, watch out for no.11 for Richmond, he's bloody tall and has good hands, but thats where it stops. He'll try and pass it off. Caught me off guard a few times.
Going back to the game on the weekend, it was a good arm wrestle and i think the crowd enjoyed it. The slab to GazBats was awesome, thanks BigWaz!:D
:cool:AND OFCOURSE THE UMPIRING WAS EXCELLENT AT THAT GAME WASN'T IT BIGWAZ;)
Couldn't have been better...
I'll have a crack....
UHS-VU def. Syndal
Box Hill North def. South Morn.
Eltham def. Albert Park
Bulleen def. Eley Park
Richmond def. Nth Brunswick (some bias here perhaps)
St Mary's def. Mt Lilydale
So all the home teams to win except the lilies.
I dont think there are any upsets to be had this round, except maybe richmond, but I'm not sure if that's an upset or not?
5 for 6... not too bad... but Bulleen must have dropped off a fair bit from last year? How good are Eley parks reserves? The centrals got their only win the twos against them last year and that doesn't say much for Bulleen, unless Eley Park picked up a dozen senior players.
165-1? What happened?
Rusty Brookes
30 Apr 2007, 12:07
5 for 6... not too bad... but Bulleen must have dropped off a fair bit from last year? How good are Eley parks reserves? The centrals got their only win the twos against them last year and that doesn't say much for Bulleen, unless Eley Park picked up a dozen senior players.
165-1? What happened?
We've got a very young ressies side many of whom played their first game in open age footy on the weekend. We also fielded 16 players with 10 or so not available either through work commitments or pending applications with the VAFA. With injuries we had 14 on the ground for the second half. Not offering excuses for the loss but I reckon we'll be a bit better with a full side.
5 for 6... not too bad... but Bulleen must have dropped off a fair bit from last year? How good are Eley parks reserves? The centrals got their only win the twos against them last year and that doesn't say much for Bulleen, unless Eley Park picked up a dozen senior players.
165-1? What happened?
We had around 10 new guys in the reserves this week, a few who will probably play seniors some stage soon.
After being on the receiving end of similar defeats last year it was a great way to kick off the year. The good news is that a number of players returning for next round will only strengthen the depth.
Hope to see Bulleen get the numbers up soon, they're a great bunch of guys and it's never good to see a side run out short.
We've got a very young ressies side many of whom played their first game in open age footy on the weekend. We also fielded 16 players with 10 or so not available either through work commitments or pending applications with the VAFA. With injuries we had 14 on the ground for the second half. Not offering excuses for the loss but I reckon we'll be a bit better with a full side.
Figured that must have happened...
Funkygriff
30 Apr 2007, 14:57
Don't worry about Nth Brunny Robbie. We didn't play any practice matches so it was the first time we played together.
There's no reason to talk about umpiring, it'll be like that all year and it didn't favour any side.
For everyone else, watch out for no.11 for Richmond, he's bloody tall and has good hands, but thats where it stops. He'll try and pass it off. Caught me off guard a few times.
Going back to the game on the weekend, it was a good arm wrestle and i think the crowd enjoyed it. The slab to GazBats was awesome, thanks BigWaz!:D
Yeah I must agree with my teammate here....
NTh Brunny will come good. A lack of match fitness due to not playing any praccies was telling....Not to mention our inefficiency infront of goals....(17 behinds, many from within 30 metres of goal)
12 new faces in the senior side so it took us till half time to gel and start looking like a team...
but excuses aside, Richmond came out focused and committed and really got the jump on us....They ran harder, used the ball better and were tougher in the clinches...Im new to D4 so didn't play them last year, but it would be safe to say they are a much improved outfit.....
Congrats to Bigwaz and the boys...a thoroughly deserved win.
Bring on Syndal this week......
Turtles definately look the goods this year! Some very handy inclusions!
Albert Parks website lists a bunch of injuries from their senior list. Hammies, collar bones, shoulders... and they apparently finished the game with only 16 on the field... So, while they might struggle for the next few rounds, they wont be nearly as bad as the result this week suggests. Maybe the turtles aren't quite that good either. Anyway, it remains to be seen.
Falcons07
30 Apr 2007, 16:33
Albert Parks website lists a bunch of injuries from their senior list. Hammies, collar bones, shoulders... and they apparently finished the game with only 16 on the field... So, while they might struggle for the next few rounds, they wont be nearly as bad as the result this week suggests. Maybe the turtles aren't quite that good either. Anyway, it remains to be seen.
We were hit pretty hard by injuries from mid way in the first quarter, finished with 16 on the field but about 14 fit. No excuses we were pretty compeititive until the last quarter.
Dont worry the turtles were good, this week will be the tester, St Mary v Eltham, have heard enough about St Marys to think they should be playing in the AFL so for there sake lets hope they live up to their own hype.
Great win to Waz, good to see that finally your great team off the park have some sucess on it, always a bunch of good blokes down there, see you in round 4!
We were hit pretty hard by injuries from mid way in the first quarter, finished with 16 on the field but about 14 fit. No excuses we were pretty compeititive until the last quarter.
Dont worry the turtles were good, this week will be the tester, St Mary v Eltham, have heard enough about St Marys to think they should be playing in the AFL so for there sake lets hope they live up to their own hype.
Great win to Waz, good to see that finally your great team off the park have some sucess on it, always a bunch of good blokes down there, see you in round 4!
Thanks mate, cant wait!
knackers22
1 May 2007, 12:14
Manny just to clear up things the Wantirna guy is not playing simply did pre-season with st marys due to them not having a ground so that's not true.
Guys based on what is being said do I take it that the rest of the D4 sides are playing strictly for runners up position which provides direct promotion.
Also who is this guy from Wantirna - which club is he from and any names? I am from that area, would be interested to see what I can find out?
On the ground issue, where a 3 weeks ago Syndal ground was starting to green up and soften, I am getting concerned again as it really is rock hard and border line .....any others experiencing the same with their grounds.
Manny
kekavich
1 May 2007, 12:36
Manny just to clear up things the Wantirna guy is not playing simply did pre-season with st marys due to them not having a ground so that's not true.
Knackers22 i have it on good authority that you apparently played a pretty terrible game against Mt Lilydale and selection with the magoos might be in order.
Against Eltham you cannot play so poorly. You need to lift your work rate.
Should be a blockbuster against Eltham. Can St Marys curb the influence of the brothers "G". If so it might come down to just 1 or 2 kicks. How will Eltham adapt to the small spaces of Ferndale guess we will wait and see.
I am tipping a draw and i think both sides will give a good account of themselves.
I was impressed with Lilydale last weekend they showed alot of promise and it was'nt to the last quater where the saints kicked away.
Round 1 form is hard to fathom as most teams have not played with each other enough and have lacked proper match practise.
In this weeks games i believe
North Brunswick will bounce right back and account for Syndal (15 points)
South Mornington will sing the song loudly with their first win in the ammos (2 points)
St Marys will DRAW with Eltham in a high scoring affair
Uni High by a nose over the Lilydale boys(14 points)
Albert park will bounce straight back and give Bulleen a fair touch up (34 points)
Box Hill to win convincingly against Ely park. (29 points)
Good luck to all this week hope your seasons are injury free.
Nth Brunswick
Richmond Central
St Marys at home
UHSVU
Albert park but not by much
Box Hill
Sherrin_it_around
1 May 2007, 13:20
Just had a look at the resualts on the VAFA web site and noticed at bulleen there doesnt seem to be alot of formilaur names kicking around in the 2s. It looks to me that you guys have lost about 10 to 15 players from last year mostly from your 2s is this the case or are they the players that werent available last week?
Burgarama
1 May 2007, 18:38
If ever an alternate guernsey was needed it would be this week with Sth Mornington vs Centrals.
Could get confusing!!!
Sausage roll
1 May 2007, 22:26
We were hit pretty hard by injuries from mid way in the first quarter, finished with 16 on the field but about 14 fit. No excuses we were pretty compeititive until the last quarter.
Dont worry the turtles were good, this week will be the tester, St Mary v Eltham, have heard enough about St Marys to think they should be playing in the AFL so for there sake lets hope they live up to their own hype.
Great win to Waz, good to see that finally your great team off the park have some sucess on it, always a bunch of good blokes down there, see you in round 4!
Don't worry, everything you have heard about the sainters is true!
It will get very, very ugly this week for Eltham as they feel the full force of the mighty saints!
Papaluca to get 45 touches....again!!
If ever an alternate guernsey was needed it would be this week with Sth Mornington vs Centrals.
Could get confusing!!!
The Centrals will have the pleasure of wearing the VAFA alternate jumper.... I think its green and purple hoops. How many goals will that be worth to either side? + -
Of course, we get a rematch!
Rusty Brookes
2 May 2007, 10:39
Just had a look at the resualts on the VAFA web site and noticed at bulleen there doesnt seem to be alot of formilaur names kicking around in the 2s. It looks to me that you guys have lost about 10 to 15 players from last year mostly from your 2s is this the case or are they the players that werent available last week?
Not so much lost 10 to 15 players as they can't really commit this year. We processed four outgoing clearances. However many of the twos players have Saturday work commitments this year and are finding it hard to play on the weekend. As a result, we've recruited a bunch of very enthusiastic but raw young blokes who can play. It will probably take a little bit for the ressies to gel especially as we only got onto our ground last week due to council restrictions.
Funkygriff
2 May 2007, 11:10
Don't worry, everything you have heard about the sainters is true!
It will get very, very ugly this week for Eltham as they feel the full force of the mighty saints!
Papaluca to get 45 touches....again!!
maybe you and this papaluca kid might wanna get a room.....your love affair is making me ill.....