View Full Version : D4 Section Ammos pt 1 (2005-2007)
Griff19
19 Oct 2007, 12:59
The Electronic scoreboard should see recruits flocking to Glen Iris. :rolleyes:
No, its probably more the fact that we are in D2 not D4.......
Ruck Machine
19 Oct 2007, 13:08
No, its probably more the fact that we are in D2 not D4.......
but will they stay when you are relegated to D3?
Falcons07
19 Oct 2007, 13:09
No, its probably more the fact that we are in D2 not D4.......
Well maybe you should post on the D2 thread then, and before your already inflated egos get the better of you remember you are in D2 because of offield dealings not winning GFs.
TheMalachiCrunch
19 Oct 2007, 13:27
No, its probably more the fact that we are in D2 not D4.......
I was always told as a Kid that "two wrongs don't make a right" In using this method you will find that "Two shit clubs won't make a good one"
Flowerpower
19 Oct 2007, 13:33
No, its probably more the fact that we are in D2 not D4.......
Wondered how long it would take.
Just the response we big footy regulars would expect from St Fairies......
Absolute twits.
Hitforsix
19 Oct 2007, 13:35
No, its probably more the fact that we are in D2 not D4.......
typical post from obviously a now ex salesian player - merger with syndal fell over becuase they believe they are above D4 - even though they will tell you the standard is no better. I think celebrations of D4 premiership side and runner up 08 may be dampened by the fact they could play st marys/salesian the following year :rolleyes:
TheMalachiCrunch
19 Oct 2007, 13:57
typical post from obviously a now ex salesian player - merger with syndal fell over becuase they believe they are above D4 - even though they will tell you the standard is no better. I think celebrations of D4 premiership side and runner up 08 may be dampened by the fact they could play st marys/salesian the following year :rolleyes:
I will be shocked if they stay up in D2. Mergers don't work - just look at the Kew boys, talked themselves up with merger with North Kew and Finished last in D3.
port-man_fc
19 Oct 2007, 14:56
I was always told as a Kid that "two wrongs don't make a right" In using this method you will find that "Two shit clubs won't make a good one"
funniest call i've heard on here in a while!!
No, its probably more the fact that we are in D2 not D4.......
I think people will be flocking down to Central land when we finally install the big screen TV.....
http://content.perspicuity.com/images/baseball/redsox-orioles-2005/scoreboard.jpg
Will have to put the beer prices up though :( :(
The Tiger's Nuts
19 Oct 2007, 15:07
You gotta get one, Wazzer, even at the expense of expensive beer.
Watching a replay of yourself in action on the big screen is amazing. The downside is that play continues while you stand there marvelling at how great you are. ;)
So: Get one, and train the guys to ignore it totally. You'll literally run rings around the opposition who'll be too fascinated to play.
TheMalachiCrunch
19 Oct 2007, 15:08
I think people will be flocking down to Central land when we finally install the big screen TV.....
http://content.perspicuity.com/images/baseball/redsox-orioles-2005/scoreboard.jpg
Will have to put the beer prices up though :( :(
Imagine this down at Ferndale, there wouldn't be any room for the ground.
Abba Lonie
19 Oct 2007, 16:10
Does Punt Rd have a big screen? They should install one for the annual Snakes v Demons match!
Griff19
19 Oct 2007, 16:21
funniest call i've heard on here in a while!!
You need to get out more.....
2 shit clubs???
St Marys both deep into finals last year
Salesian Seniors 1 semi D2 06
Reserves Grand Final 06...
No one is predicting anything boys. We are just looking forward to the union!!!!
Griff19
19 Oct 2007, 16:31
typical post from obviously a now ex salesian player - merger with syndal fell over becuase they believe they are above D4 - even though they will tell you the standard is no better. I think celebrations of D4 premiership side and runner up 08 may be dampened by the fact they could play st marys/salesian the following year :rolleyes:
Tell me, why is this a typical post??? Explain yourself??
Its not that we beleived we are above D4 football, its not that big a difference really, but why would we want to go down 2 divisions, it doesnt make sense.
I wish you boys would play nicely together:D
You gotta get one, Wazzer, even at the expense of expensive beer.
Watching a replay of yourself in action on the big screen is amazing. The downside is that play continues while you stand there marvelling at how great you are. ;)
So: Get one, and train the guys to ignore it totally. You'll literally run rings around the opposition who'll be too fascinated to play.
Tigers, the thought of seeing you in replay on the big screen blows my mind,and I don't really won't instant replays of me either,I get into enough trouble without them:) leave that alone you Ba%tards.
Tell me, why is this a typical post??? Explain yourself??
Its not that we beleived we are above D4 football, its not that big a difference really, but why would we want to go down 2 divisions, it doesnt make sense.
grouse, bloody grouse... Keep it up fellas... This is what we need during the off season, some aggression. ahhh gotta love it ay.
My view on this for those who care: I am glad St F*&kwits are gone, never had the pleasure of playing against Salesians so I don't give a flying dingo's kidney really
huru
Ruck Machine
19 Oct 2007, 17:08
Tigers, the thought of seeing you in replay on the big screen blows my mind,and I don't really won't instant replays of me either,I get into enough trouble without them:) leave that alone you Ba%tards.
Nelly, I would love to have seen that 15m hand pass from the Narita Cup on the Big Screen...Classic.
Falcons07
19 Oct 2007, 17:19
Tell me, why is this a typical post??? Explain yourself??
Its not that we beleived we are above D4 football, its not that big a difference really, but why would we want to go down 2 divisions, it doesnt make sense.
Its not actually any sort off attack on Salesians as a club and probably not even a reference to either teams performance on the field, but in all honesty St Mary`s made no friends in D4 this year, we should all be happy we dont have to play them this year at least, also Griff I reckon you will like having Armstrong around, one of the better blokes and tough as nails for a little bloke.
Does Punt Rd have a big screen? They should install one for the annual Snakes v Demons match!
They are redeveloping there soon. So it may be a bit of a construction site next season... at least the old supporters club.
At any rate... It couldn't be hard to contruct an electronic scoreboard could it? a few light bulbs in the right places? A remote control box? I've gotta get someone on the job!
Today's joke of the day:
A brunette is walking through the country, when she finds a bottle. She rubs it and, you guessed it, a genie appears.
The genie says, "You are allowed three wishes. But, I must warn you, anything you get, all the blondes in the world get twice as much."
The woman says, "Okay. Give me a nice house."
The genie replies, "You now have one nice house and all the blondes in the world have two."
The the lady says, "Give me a gorgeous man."
The genie replies, "You now have one gorgeous man, while all the blondes have two."
The lady says, "For my last wish, Genie, see that stick over there? Beat me half to death with it."
For those Jessica fans out there, you know who you are...
http://www.yagoohoogle.info/jessica_alba_beach_06.jpg
I just couldn't resist, sorry...
Nelly, I would love to have seen that 15m hand pass from the Narita Cup on the Big Screen...Classic.
Are yes classic it may have been buy not as classic as your chances of a free next season:mad::cool::D
Wondered how long it would take.
Just the response we big footy regulars would expect from St Fairies......
Absolute twits.
A lot of people taking a few pot shots at the merger but this is the sort of negativety that I expected. Heaven forbid a club should be pro-active and look at the big picture and beyond just next year. I sincerely hope that the people that are showing this negative attitude are not on the boards of their clubs because if they are good luck to them this year and beyond because you'll need every bit of it!
Guru out!
A lot of people taking a few pot shots at the merger but this is the sort of negativety that I expected. Heaven forbid a club should be pro-active and look at the big picture and beyond just next year. I sincerely hope that the people that are showing this negative attitude are not on the boards of their clubs because if they are good luck to them this year and beyond because you'll need every bit of it!
Guru out!
Mr guru1,
I am not against any merger, as I am part of a club that became because of a merger. I am just against arrogant smart arses who think they are better than everybody else. I am against people who do not believe in sportsmanship. I am upset that these people got a free (I use the word "free" in the sense that they did not play in or win any grand finals to go to D3 then to D2) ride to D2. Granted there are people who think that their club(s) will benefit from said merger. Amateur players bust their chops to either play in or win a grand final and then go up a grade, level, division, whatever, but these arrogant c_ _ k s_ _ _ _ _ s don't. All they have to do now is rock up and play footy. It sucks.
huru
sadlife
21 Oct 2007, 12:29
just be thankful they have gone. Good luck to them. If it works a lot of Div 4 sides will not see them again but if it doesn't work well it gives you the chance to remind them of what they did when you meet them in 09 or 10. Remember to be nice to those on the way up as you may meet them again on the way down.:D
theycallmedashow
21 Oct 2007, 14:20
I doubt they would comee down, they avergae age of the 1's wont be that high...Are a few of the saints young guns leaving/same with salesian ? or all for they new club ? and also i have met a few of the st mary's boys out n had no probs, then again i didn't have to play against them :p. Good luck to them for having a crack at trying to make a go of it and being pro active, rather than sit there.
phantom13
21 Oct 2007, 17:25
Dont know about St.Mary's but know most of the Salesian guys are all for it, i know the only guys who are leaving from salesian that i know of are leaving for other reasons (unhappy with off-field issues etc) or had already left before the end of the season.
Ruck Machine
22 Oct 2007, 10:14
B&F winners.
Eley Park - M.Viola
Richmond - N.Nuske
Syndal Tally Ho - F.George
Albert Park - S.Bennett
Bulleen - T. Conn
UHS-VU - A. Leach
St Mary's - A. Papaluca
Eltham - J. Garrard
North Brunswick - D. Pizzari
BHN - A. Beaumont
South Mornington - ?
Mt Lilydale - ?
Anymore B&F Winners?
Andrew Beaumont wins Box Hill North B&F.
what an animal
22 Oct 2007, 13:50
Andrew Beaumont wins Box Hill North B&F.
what number was he and what position?
Ruck Machine
22 Oct 2007, 13:57
what number was he and what position?
#53, Plays everywhere but mostly Ruck Rover.
melbdocker
22 Oct 2007, 20:38
so will there now be a bye in d4? can any clubs come up from club 18s? for instance uni blues and black at the end of the day are the same club, is there anything to stop scotch or xavier putting one of there 3rd and 4th into d4 adn trying to build up?
so will there now be a bye in d4? can any clubs come up from club 18s? for instance uni blues and black at the end of the day are the same club, is there anything to stop scotch or xavier putting one of there 3rd and 4th into d4 adn trying to build up?
dude, ur alive...
Ruck Machine
23 Oct 2007, 10:27
so will there now be a bye in d4? can any clubs come up from club 18s? for instance uni blues and black at the end of the day are the same club, is there anything to stop scotch or xavier putting one of there 3rd and 4th into d4 adn trying to build up?
Which teams will be present in D4 next season?
Abba Lonie
23 Oct 2007, 11:58
From what I read/remember/reckon
Albert Park
Box Hill North
Bulleen
Eley Park
Kew
Mt Lilydale
North Brunswick
Richmond
South Mornington
St Francis Xavier (up from club XVIII)
Syndal Tally-Ho
West Brunswick
That's 12.
Ruck Machine
23 Oct 2007, 12:30
From what I read/remember/reckon
Albert Park
Box Hill North
Bulleen
Eley Park
Kew
Mt Lilydale
North Brunswick
Richmond
South Mornington
St Francis Xavier (up from club XVIII)
Syndal Tally-Ho
West Brunswick
That's 12.
Thats even looks like there won't be a bye.
Ruck Machine
23 Oct 2007, 14:55
I have had much debate on this topic in the past and I find it is very interesting to discuss.
What is the Hardest Position to Play both Physically and Mentally?
Physically
Ruck - Have to be at every contest then wrestle a Gorilla. Also have to drop back in defense and stand in the hole as the forwards are steaming out. Also involves plenty jumping, running, falling and body clashes.
Mentally
Full Back - Usually playing on one of the oppositions best players, have to concentrate and be aware 100% of the time as even the smallest mistake or lapse in concentration can cost your team greatly. Also has a very high physical toll (wrestling, getting belted by forwards). The umpires also make it extremely difficult as they always favour the forward.
Thoughts Please.
The Tiger's Nuts
23 Oct 2007, 15:08
I'm inclined to agree, RM, especially about fullback. One of my boys plays junior footy and is almost always fullback, primarily because he's a team player, sticks to his man and does as the coach asks - so the coach relies on him in this role, even though he plays better and can bust sides open in the pocket or CHB.
For a kid, its an incredibly frustrating position to play. Stick to your man and they'll kick it from 30 out for a goal, go chasing the incoming forwards and they'll chip over your head to the FF. It's very tough mentally. My boy takes any loss very personally and telling him that the ball has had to travel past nine or ten of his teammates before it got to him doesn't make much difference!
I don't know that that umps always favour the forward, from what I've seen the forwards niggle and frustrate the backmen into doing something stupid - and you know that the original offender often goes unseen but the retaliator always does it in front of the umpire. Such is life. Having said that, league goalies are meant keep on top of stuff happening near the goals and let the fieldies know what is going on behind play.
I have had much debate on this topic in the past and I find it is very interesting to discuss.
What is the Hardest Position to Play both Physically and Mentally?
Physically
Ruck - Have to be at every contest then wrestle a Gorilla. Also have to drop back in defense and stand in the hole as the forwards are steaming out. Also involves plenty jumping, running, falling and body clashes.
Mentally
Full Back - Usually playing on one of the oppositions best players, have to concentrate and be aware 100% of the time as even the smallest mistake or lapse in concentration can cost your team greatly. Also has a very high physical toll (wrestling, getting belted by forwards). The umpires also make it extremely difficult as they always favour the forward.
Thoughts Please.
Agree with the Ruckman for Physically.
Mentally? Coach!
I have had much debate on this topic in the past and I find it is very interesting to discuss.
What is the Hardest Position to Play both Physically and Mentally?
Physically
Ruck - Have to be at every contest then wrestle a Gorilla. Also have to drop back in defense and stand in the hole as the forwards are steaming out. Also involves plenty jumping, running, falling and body clashes.
Mentally
Full Back - Usually playing on one of the oppositions best players, have to concentrate and be aware 100% of the time as even the smallest mistake or lapse in concentration can cost your team greatly. Also has a very high physical toll (wrestling, getting belted by forwards). The umpires also make it extremely difficult as they always favour the forward.
Thoughts Please.
I agree... though ruckman are probably rotated more than any other position, so they can get a fair rest.
Ruck Machine
23 Oct 2007, 15:40
I agree... though ruckman are probably rotated more than any other position, so they can get a fair rest.
Agreed (although at the D4 level Ruck Men find themselves running out at least 3/4). Also it depends where they are rotated to.
Falcons07
23 Oct 2007, 15:45
Agreed (although at the D4 level Ruck Men find themselves running out at least 3/4). Also it depends where they are rotated to.
Spot on with the fullback RM, one position where the slightest mistake can hurt the team and really make you look stupid (unfortunetly I know from experience haha).
Not sure about the ruckmen, agree they do a tough job, some of the hard small onballers get a solid belting everyweek, guys like Penny for you and Bennett for the falcons.
Ruck Machine
23 Oct 2007, 15:58
Spot on with the fullback RM, one position where the slightest mistake can hurt the team and really make you look stupid (unfortunetly I know from experience haha).
Not sure about the ruckmen, agree they do a tough job, some of the hard small onballers get a solid belting everyweek, guys like Penny for you and Bennett for the falcons.
Firstly Cowboy is not that small.
However I do agree the small on-ballers do get a belting but they also don't have to wrestle Ogres at every stoppage or alternatively jump into someone at every stoppage. Also the small on-ballers don't have to stand in the hole in front of marauding forwards where as a Ruck Men is pretty guaranteed to have to do this.
Good to see the discussion has fired up.
ultimate hater
23 Oct 2007, 17:01
Firstly Cowboy is not that small.
However I do agree the small on-ballers do get a belting but they also don't have to wrestle Ogres at every stoppage or alternatively jump into someone at every stoppage. Also the small on-ballers don't have to stand in the hole in front of marauding forwards where as a Ruck Men is pretty guaranteed to have to do this.
Good to see the discussion has fired up.
Rucks don't have to be as "accoutable" as say the on-ballers, on ballers could be streaming into the forward line only to have a rebound quick smart.. saying a ruck has to wrestle ogers is a little off, as it goes both ways, they are usually both "ogers" so it cancels that argument out as its all relative.. small v small, medium v medium and large v large.. rucks don't get tagged and targeted like some on ballers do week to week, they also get to every contest.. you'd just say the "followers" in general have the most "physical" position.. IMO anyways..
port-man_fc
23 Oct 2007, 17:26
Rucks don't have to be as "accoutable" as say the on-ballers, on ballers could be streaming into the forward line only to have a rebound quick smart.. saying a ruck has to wrestle ogers is a little off, as it goes both ways, they are usually both "ogers" so it cancels that argument out as its all relative.. small v small, medium v medium and large v large.. rucks don't get tagged and targeted like some on ballers do week to week, they also get to every contest.. you'd just say the "followers" in general have the most "physical" position.. IMO anyways..
Im with ya hater, guys like papa copped it from every1, being him would have been the hardest position, St Mary's smallest on baller/best player...
Unlucky
if u lose in the midfield u lose the game, most pressure, hardest physically, and mentally.... I have great respect for ruckmen and backmen, just think midfielders cop the knocks and have the pressure on em,
to the point mentioned earlier about 1 mistake in backline is crucial, its the bloody same in any position, 1 mistake in front of goal is just a damaging as one @ full back, i dont get ur point here???
Ruck Machine
23 Oct 2007, 17:40
Im with ya hater, guys like papa copped it from every1, being him would have been the hardest position, St Mary's smallest on baller/best player...
Unlucky
if u lose in the midfield u lose the game, most pressure, hardest physically, and mentally.... I have great respect for ruckmen and backmen, just think midfielders cop the knocks and have the pressure on em,
to the point mentioned earlier about 1 mistake in backline is crucial, its the bloody same in any position, 1 mistake in front of goal is just a damaging as one @ full back, i dont get ur point here???
The size of the player in the position should not be taken into account when judging the hardness of the position.
If you make a mistake in the forward line the opposition has to get the ball to the other end to punish you for your mistake, midfield half the length of the ground. Given the ball has to travel a large distance to get to goal there is a greater chance your team can get the ball back. A mistake in the back line has instantaneous repercussions that is why a mistake in the back is much more damaging.
port-man_fc
23 Oct 2007, 18:09
The size of the player in the position should not be taken into account when judging the hardness of the position.
If you make a mistake in the forward line the opposition has to get the ball to the other end to punish you for your mistake, midfield half the length of the ground. Given the ball has to travel a large distance to get to goal there is a greater chance your team can get the ball back. A mistake in the back line has instantaneous repercussions that is why a mistake in the back is much more damaging.
i will rebutt with the point of view that a mistake in the forward line is just as costly as it has taken all half the team to get it to full forward and then its stuffed it up... this argument can go on 4eva, any mistake at any end is just as crucial... a free kick out of the middle etc same deal, i see ur point just dont think its that valid!!
Full back is definately not the most metally straining position, i will say ruck is tough and definetly up there with the thoughest! But full back mentally requires discipline and to follow game plan thats it nothin fancy, i can't see this as being brain surgery, Physically well u gotta b stronger, bigger and quicker than the full forward, thats the only hard thing about it!!
melbdocker
23 Oct 2007, 20:36
From what I read/remember/reckon
Albert Park
Box Hill North
Bulleen
Eley Park
Kew
Mt Lilydale
North Brunswick
Richmond
South Mornington
St Francis Xavier (up from club XVIII)
Syndal Tally-Ho
West Brunswick
That's 12.
that was my question is anyone coming up? is anyone sure they are coming up or is it just a guess for convience like sfl folding?
The size of the player in the position should not be taken into account when judging the hardness of the position.
If you make a mistake in the forward line the opposition has to get the ball to the other end to punish you for your mistake, midfield half the length of the ground. Given the ball has to travel a large distance to get to goal there is a greater chance your team can get the ball back. A mistake in the back line has instantaneous repercussions that is why a mistake in the back is much more damaging.
Now if you played most of the game in the ruck, then were expected to go to full back and shut down a firing full forward, that would be a tough days work.
Couldn't imagine any coach having that much faith in one player though.
BTW, heard the audition as a forward was going well in Narita till you tried to rove your own crumbs and blew a hammy. Back to ruck I think Machine, especially with the new ruck rules for CSB released by VAFA.:eek:
Ruck Machine
24 Oct 2007, 10:12
Now if you played most of the game in the ruck, then were expected to go to full back and shut down a firing full forward, that would be a tough days work.
Couldn't imagine any coach having that much faith in one player though.
BTW, heard the audition as a forward was going well in Narita till you tried to rove your own crumbs and blew a hammy. Back to ruck I think Machine, especially with the new ruck rules for CSB released by VAFA.:eek:
What news rules? Ruck Men must start on there own side?
....
Seen Your Thread Now Spy
[quote=Ruck Machine;9307076]What news rules? Ruck Men must start on there own side?
Here is the new rule:
(a) The centre bounce or throw up shall be contested by one nominated player from each team. Such player shall be nominated to the field umpire prior to the bounce down or throw of the football. The player contesting the centre bounce shall be positioned in his or her teams’ defensive half of the playing surface and with both feet within the 10 metre circle. The player may only enter the attacking teams half after the ball touches the ground or leaves the field umpire’s hand, in the act of being thrown up. The player shall not be permitted to block an opponent’s approach to the contest. The players must have both feet inside the 10 metre circle at all times until they contest the bounce or the field umpire calls “play on” due to an “offline bounce”. No other player may enter the 10 metre circle until the football touches the ground in the act of bouncing or is thrown up by the field umpire.
Manny
Sticks Kernahan
24 Oct 2007, 15:09
One fact is that forward can elect to take the soft option or have a rest for a few minutes and go unnoticed - turn it on occasionally and kick a few had a great day. Backman does this and guarantee will get goals kicked on them & look like a dud.
There is no toughest position (although midfielders have to do the kms fair enough) what makes it tough is how hard u go, how much your willing to cop the contact to get the ball, help your teammate, stop the opposition.
[quote=Ruck Machine;9307076]What news rules? Ruck Men must start on there own side?
Here is the new rule:
(a) The centre bounce or throw up shall be contested by one nominated player from each team. Such player shall be nominated to the field umpire prior to the bounce down or throw of the football. The player contesting the centre bounce shall be positioned in his or her teams’ defensive half of the playing surface and with both feet within the 10 metre circle. The player may only enter the attacking teams half after the ball touches the ground or leaves the field umpire’s hand, in the act of being thrown up. The player shall not be permitted to block an opponent’s approach to the contest. The players must have both feet inside the 10 metre circle at all times until they contest the bounce or the field umpire calls “play on” due to an “offline bounce”. No other player may enter the 10 metre circle until the football touches the ground in the act of bouncing or is thrown up by the field umpire.
Manny
So you could still block the opposition ruckman, but it would be more obvious as you'd have to take your eyes off the ball to see where the other is coming from.
I like it. Our ruckman will enjoy it, he was complaining to the umps all year about blocking tactics.
[quote=Manny;9309522]
So you could still block the opposition ruckman, but it would be more obvious as you'd have to take your eyes off the ball to see where the other is coming from.
I like it. Our ruckman will enjoy it, he was complaining to the umps all year about blocking tactics.
Gee wiz Waz,a ruckman complaining to an ump,I find that hard to believe:D
drummerboy
24 Oct 2007, 23:31
I agree... though ruckman are probably rotated more than any other position, so they can get a fair rest.
I had a couple of games where i played ruck the whole time, no rotations for me. haha
[quote=bigwaz;9311342]
Gee wiz Waz,a ruckman complaining to an ump,I find that hard to believe:D
The rule change won't effect the complaining! He'll just funnel it from another source :)
Ruck Machine
25 Oct 2007, 14:33
I had a couple of games where i played ruck the whole time, no rotations for me. haha
I was lucky enough to be rotated to Full Back when I needed a rest.
Ruck Machine
25 Oct 2007, 15:58
Here is my Ladder Prediction for Next Year, a bit early I know but I needed to occupy myself somehow.
2008 Predicted Ladder
1. West Brunswick
2. BHN
3. Mt Lilydale
4. Richmond
5. Kew
6. Albert Park
7. Eley Park
8. Syndal Tall-Ho
9. Sth Mornington
10. St Francis Xavier
11. Nth Brunswick
12. Bulleen
Here is my Ladder Prediction for Next Year, a bit early I know but I needed to occupy myself somehow.
2008 Predicted Ladder
1. West Brunswick
2. BHN
3. Mt Lilydale
4. Richmond
5. Kew
6. Albert Park
7. Eley Park
8. Syndal Tall-Ho
9. Sth Mornington
10. St Francis Xavier
11. Nth Brunswick
12. Bulleen
Wild cards... SFX, Richmond and BHN. Albert Park with a new coach? And Kew I guess.
Ruck Machine
25 Oct 2007, 17:33
Wild cards... SFX, Richmond and BHN. Albert Park with a new coach? And Kew I guess.
Kew will be there abouts.
West Brunswick were only relegated on %, so they'll be a real danger.
SFX are an unknown quantity, did make finals in Club 18 (I).
I believe Albert Park will be no better or worse with a new coach.
Falcons07
25 Oct 2007, 17:43
Kew will be there abouts.
West Brunswick were only relegated on %, so they'll be a real danger.
SFX are an unknown quantity, did make finals in Club 18 (I).
I believe Albert Park will be no better or worse with a new coach.
You dont think a new coach, who you would think will not be appointed without bringing players will make a difference, when no one is leaving, and where is the improvment to BHN coming from to go from missing finals to finishing 2nd?
And please dont say your ruck work or that you only had 22 goals kicked on you this year, we have heard that already!
Kew will be there abouts.
West Brunswick were only relegated on %, so they'll be a real danger.
SFX are an unknown quantity, did make finals in Club 18 (I).
I believe Albert Park will be no better or worse with a new coach.
Thanks guys for giving Bulleen a chance. Off field our future is becoming brighter. A new senior coach will be announced in the coming days, so hold onto your hats for that... If we can make the finals bloody fantastic, as long as we do not finish on the bottom.
huru
Ruck Machine
25 Oct 2007, 17:59
You dont think a new coach, who you would think will not be appointed without bringing players will make a difference, when no one is leaving, and where is the improvment to BHN coming from to go from missing finals to finishing 2nd?
And please dont say your ruck work or that you only had 22 goals kicked on you this year, we have heard that already!
BHN will improve next year because the younger guys have played around 50 games and are really starting to improve and gel as a unit. Also My Ruck Work :D.
Point taken about the new coach he should bring down 2 more guns which may be enough to push the top 4. I made the assumption you would loose several players through retirement (Venables, McIndoe).
Thanks guys for giving Bulleen a chance. Off field our future is becoming brighter. A new senior coach will be announced in the coming days, so hold onto your hats for that... If we can make the finals bloody fantastic, as long as we do not finish on the bottom.
huru
Bulleen has a great ground. If you had an electronic scoreboard the recruits would be showing up in droves :D.
2008 Predicted Ladder
St Francis Xavier- dont worry there are some seriously good footballers at SFX
West Brunswick
BHN
Kew
Mt Lilydale
Richmond
Albert Park
Eley Park
Syndal Tall-Ho
Sth Mornington
Nth Brunswick
Bulleen
melbdocker
25 Oct 2007, 18:50
2008 Ladder Prediction
West Bruswick (undefeted)
Mt Lilydale
Box Hill North
Kew
Albert Park
South Mornington
Eley Park (do they have a home ground next yr)
Bulleen (New Coach and some new players)
St Francis Xavier (if they come up no one has said they will for sure yet)
Richmond Centrals
North Brunswick
Syndal Tally-Ho
Bulleen has a great ground. If you had an electronic scoreboard the recruits would be showing up in droves :D.
According to some within the council circles, a new scoreboard is on the cards...
TheMalachiCrunch
25 Oct 2007, 20:31
2008 Ladder Prediction
West Bruswick (undefeted)
Mt Lilydale
Box Hill North
Kew
Albert Park
South Mornington
Eley Park (do they have a home ground next yr)
Bulleen (New Coach and some new players)
St Francis Xavier (if they come up no one has said they will for sure yet)
Richmond Centrals
North Brunswick
Syndal Tally-Ho
Underfeated????????????????Get your hand off it.
melbdocker
25 Oct 2007, 21:31
Underfeated????????????????Get your hand off it.
they won 6 games last yr only got droped by %, the best 3 sides and prob the only class sides have gone i cant see anyone getting near them, uni only lost 1 game all yr eltham didn't lose to anyone outside the top 3 and st marys only lost 1 game to a side out side the top 3, who is going to beat them?
they won 6 games last yr only got droped by %, the best 3 sides and prob the only class sides have gone i cant see anyone getting near them, uni only lost 1 game all yr eltham didn't lose to anyone outside the top 3 and st marys only lost 1 game to a side out side the top 3, who is going to beat them?
bulleen, melbdocker... bulleen
The Touring Pro
25 Oct 2007, 22:17
they won 6 games last yr only got droped by %, the best 3 sides and prob the only class sides have gone i cant see anyone getting near them, uni only lost 1 game all yr eltham didn't lose to anyone outside the top 3 and st marys only lost 1 game to a side out side the top 3, who is going to beat them?
Hi Guys this is the Pro new to the thread but have been reading for quite a while. Having watched a lot of d1-d4 games over the last 2 years you will find that the gap between West Brunswick and Kew isn't that large. A couple of goals was the difference both times. Both teams have superstars in Irving from West Brunswick and Horne from Kew.
The Pro will submit a LADDER later on in the pre season.
The Pro also likes Zipping in the Cox Plate.
The Pro also likes speaking in the third person.
That is assuming the bottom 2 drop down.
The Touring Pro
25 Oct 2007, 22:22
That is assuming the bottom 2 drop down.
Do you know something that Pro doesn't?
melbdocker
25 Oct 2007, 22:39
Hi Guys this is the Pro new to the thread but have been reading for quite a while. Having watched a lot of d1-d4 games over the last 2 years you will find that the gap between West Brunswick and Kew isn't that large. A couple of goals was the difference both times. Both teams have superstars in Irving from West Brunswick and Horne from Kew.
The Pro will submit a LADDER later on in the pre season.
The Pro also likes Zipping in the Cox Plate.
The Pro also likes speaking in the third person.
if your ounting on zipping this week i am not really looking foward to your ladder prediction:rolleyes:
Do you know something that Pro doesn't?
I would only suggest that all grades are not yet finalised. Last weeks deal will have helped with plans though.:cool:
According to some within the council circles, a new scoreboard is on the cards...
Common City of Yarra! Don't make me plug lightbulbs into a piece of ply!
Bulleen's council seem much more footy friendly than ours...and you guys already have a scoreboard! Your coaches stand in it to get a better view than the opposition :)
they won 6 games last yr only got droped by %, the best 3 sides and prob the only class sides have gone i cant see anyone getting near them, uni only lost 1 game all yr eltham didn't lose to anyone outside the top 3 and st marys only lost 1 game to a side out side the top 3, who is going to beat them?
D4 will rise to the challenge presented by the bears and magpies. NO WAY is a collingwood jumper going to win down at central land!
Coach Hollywood
26 Oct 2007, 11:16
Good luck next season to all, Interested to see how West Brunswick go and we'll be playing them in a practice match by the looks of things to see where both clubs are at with the swap in grades?
Flowerpower
26 Oct 2007, 12:01
Good luck next season to all, Interested to see how West Brunswick go and we'll be playing them in a practice match by the looks of things to see where both clubs are at with the swap in grades?
Me seems to remember a certain mob of St Fairies claiming undefeated status this time last year.
Happen? Nope.
To go undefeated for the entire season requires a list 40 deep.
It will be enjoyable playing against the colors of the well recognised scum (collingwood). Should make every team at least want to lay plenty of tackles!!!!! :D
Abba Lonie
26 Oct 2007, 12:44
I will find it very difficult to lay a tackle on someone wearing black and white stripes. Fortunately I struggle to lay a tackle on anybody so it won't be noticeable!
Ruck Machine
26 Oct 2007, 13:53
I will find it very difficult to lay a tackle on someone wearing black and white stripes. Fortunately I struggle to lay a tackle on anybody so it won't be noticeable!
Number 5 for West Brunny better watch out, I am sure you would 'tackle' him very hard from behind.
Number 5 for West Brunny better watch out, I am sure you would 'tackle' him very hard from behind.
I'm not sure if you mean that you are going to snipe him, or if you are having a homosexual fantasy about him.
If it's the latter, then I was wrong about you - there is someone that could drag you away from the mirror!!!!!! Or will there be a mirror on the ceiling so you could still watch yourself?!?!?!?!?
Flowerpower
26 Oct 2007, 15:03
I'm not sure if you mean that you are going to snipe him, or if you are having a homosexual fantasy about him.
If it's the latter, then I was wrong about you - there is someone that could drag you away from the mirror!!!!!! Or will there be a mirror on the ceiling so you could still watch yourself?!?!?!?!?
Good pick up Cjay - I am too worried about the ruck machine and his thought process.
He might wear the diamond encrusted g banger though for you rucky - if you ask nicely!!!!!!!!! :D:D
Ruck Machine
26 Oct 2007, 15:25
I'm not sure if you mean that you are going to snipe him, or if you are having a homosexual fantasy about him.
If it's the latter, then I was wrong about you - there is someone that could drag you away from the mirror!!!!!! Or will there be a mirror on the ceiling so you could still watch yourself?!?!?!?!?
Mate when you're as ugly as me Mirrors are avoided.
Ruck Machine
26 Oct 2007, 15:25
Good pick up Cjay - I am too worried about the ruck machine and his thought process.
He might wear the diamond encrusted g banger though for you rucky - if you ask nicely!!!!!!!!! :D:D
I'd prefer a pink swimsuit.
D4 will rise to the challenge presented by the bears and magpies. NO WAY is a collingwood jumper going to win down at central land!
Me seems to remember a certain mob of St Fairies claiming undefeated status this time last year.
It will be enjoyable playing against the colors of the well recognised scum (collingwood). Should make every team at least want to lay plenty of tackles!!!!! :D
I did think quite highly of you 2 but after these comments about Collingwood I've gone right off you both:mad:
Hi Guys this is the Pro new to the thread but have been reading for quite a while. Having watched a lot of d1-d4 games over the last 2 years you will find that the gap between West Brunswick and Kew isn't that large. A couple of goals was the difference both times. Both teams have superstars in Irving from West Brunswick and Horne from Kew.
The Pro will submit a LADDER later on in the pre season.
The Pro also likes Zipping in the Cox Plate.
The Pro also likes speaking in the third person.
How much does the Pro cost??
ha ha ha
Good luck next season to all, Interested to see how West Brunswick go and we'll be playing them in a practice match by the looks of things to see where both clubs are at with the swap in grades?
You're alive. It's good to see fame hasn't gotten to your head Coach. Remembering your roots, great stuff...
tricky50
26 Oct 2007, 19:02
To the well educated football minds I would have thought we would have all realised that abba lonie is obviously a collingwood fan, and as such has a keen passion for Nathan Buckley, number five for collingwood. RM was obviously teasing him about that and had no intention of being outed as a closet collingwood fan on this forum... ofcourse I could be wrong. So in other news I hear the centrals have confirmed a few new recruits are coming down next year and Bulleen claim that they will definitely not be cellar dwellers next year.:cool:
To the well educated football minds I would have thought we would have all realised that abba lonie is obviously a collingwood fan, and as such has a keen passion for Nathan Buckley, number five for collingwood. RM was obviously teasing him about that and had no intention of being outed as a closet collingwood fan on this forum... ofcourse I could be wrong. So in other news I hear the centrals have confirmed a few new recruits are coming down next year and Bulleen claim that they will definitely not be cellar dwellers next year.:cool:
Bulleen claim that they will definitely not be cellar dwellers next year
got that right... fiddy..
The Tiger's Nuts
26 Oct 2007, 23:06
I did think quite highly of you 2 but after these comments about Collingwood I've gone right off you both:mad:
Ah, I'd forgotten you were a Magpies supporter. Explains a lot.
"What was that free kick for you blind magg... oh, sorry, a Collingwood man, nevermind, carry on..."
BarryDawson
27 Oct 2007, 00:38
St Mary's are coming!
melbdocker
27 Oct 2007, 01:13
Bulleen claim that they will definitely not be cellar dwellers next year
got that right... fiddy..
for a few of the boys pre season has already started have we even had the agm?
To the well educated football minds I would have thought we would have all realised that abba lonie is obviously a collingwood fan, and as such has a keen passion for Nathan Buckley, number five for collingwood. RM was obviously teasing him about that and had no intention of being outed as a closet collingwood fan on this forum... ofcourse I could be wrong. So in other news I hear the centrals have confirmed a few new recruits are coming down next year and Bulleen claim that they will definitely not be cellar dwellers next year.:cool:
Is that you Ruck machine ;)
I did think quite highly of you 2 but after these comments about Collingwood I've gone right off you both:mad:
Well you'd better not be umpiring any games between us next year pete! Now we know where you stand...
Ruck Machine
27 Oct 2007, 11:40
Is that you Ruck machine ;)
No it isn't.
tricky50
27 Oct 2007, 12:19
Just quietly I am not RM and I don't really want to be associated with what he has to say on this forum... however if I think everyone has missed the point I might step in and have my say, apart from that normally happy to watch. I was wondering who Cjay was??? I have been an observer of this forum for a while and thought it might be fun to get involved in the highjinks. My ladder for next year.
West Brunswick - West Brunswick the talk of the town.
Mt Lilydale - Mt Lilydale a solid team last year with a few recruits to their seniors could be dangerous.
St Francis - St Francis must have some guns to have played finals 18's 1 but will lack depth I reckon.
Albert Park - Albert Park new Coach and a fresh mindset still a solid list.
Sth Mornington - Sth Mornington have a good young list and a huge homeground advantage.
Box Hill North - Box Hill North there abouts but not quite there.
Kew - Kew are on there downward spiral again.
Richmond Central - Richmond continue to improve and could be the surprise packet.
Syndal Tally Ho - Syndal Tally Ho are well coached and had a lot away last year.
Nth Brunswick - Nth Brunswick still on the recruitment drive but there guns are getting old.
Eley Park - Eley Park should be better with their ground back next year but lack depth.
Bulleen - Bulleen will start to improve but cant see them getting over the rest of the pack at this stage.
Chewbacca
27 Oct 2007, 22:19
It is probably too early to ask about any new recruits to teams but has there been any standout retirements that are worth mentioning?
Also does anyone know whether we are going to be as resricted as last year with our pre season activities due to drought. Once again very early to ask this question.
P.S. Great news about Albert Park getting a new coach. Not sure how you Falcons felt but he was definitely starting to give you guys a bad name.
roostertalk
28 Oct 2007, 00:00
gday all, could be the first st francis xavier poster to show my head on the d4 thread. Looking forward to another year of the complete unknown. Anyone enlighten me on what to expect in the difference in standard between clubbies 1's and D4. Fortunately didn't lose any players from our debut year and have obviously recruited plenty in order to fill a magoos side.cheers.
gday all, could be the first st francis xavier poster to show my head on the d4 thread. Looking forward to another year of the complete unknown. Anyone enlighten me on what to expect in the difference in standard between clubbies 1's and D4. Fortunately didn't lose any players from our debut year and have obviously recruited plenty in order to fill a magoos side.cheers.
Welcome Rooster,I'm the resident Maggot here,you may have me in the centre next season so be nice:D;Congrats on making the move to D4 you will find despite the, back biting,insults and personal attacks on performances that D4 are a great bunch of blokes[excuse me while I get a glass of water,I'm nearly gagging].
Notice you won 10 out of 15 in clubbies,yes I looked you up,Moggots do that sort of thing:cool:,going by that you should worry many sides in D4,especially as you stated it was your debut year.
You say you are looking forward to another year of the "complete unknown'"that means you will fit right in here.
The others will no doubt welcome you,gird your loynes for Spy,Waz and 65,they are harmless really,look forward to having you and yours abuse the bejeezus out of me next season:p