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well they could be chasing another tat midfielder also, so that would be a good gel to begin with with kirby... throw in maybe brendan liddel all from the gv, id say it would be looking alright.
Pretty sure Brendan is staying for a shot at Seymour's three-peat
chopsewie
7 Jan 2007, 19:19
Is there more to this half time lollies? Why if Wild is still there?Slattery had an affair with wilds wife who has two kids to wild. I think wildie has smashed him a few times. Slattery is still with the girl too so i would'nt think he would put himself at risk by playing for yarra.
Gotheroos
7 Jan 2007, 20:19
Slattery had an affair with wilds wife who has two kids to wild. I think wildie has smashed him a few times. Slattery is still with the girl too so i would'nt think he would put himself at risk by playing for yarra.
Too high off the ground to feed itself.
localfootyguru
7 Jan 2007, 20:22
All rumor and pretty much bulls..t that story. Lets stick to footy talk anyway. Frawley will be playing in the AFL Canberra competition in 2007 after accepting a lucrative offer from that cashed up club in Ainslie. Some good options to fill the role at Yarra though despite his loss.
IS it true, Yarrawonga is targeting Mulwala's Ben Slattery as a new recruit ?
Paul Banch and Josh Vagg have walked out on Yarra and will try their luck west next year.
Any truth that Kade Stevens has left Lavi to take up a work related opportunity?:cool:
Paul Banch will return to Mulwala next season.
FROM THE 50
8 Jan 2007, 07:09
Josh Frawley will play with Pidgeons again this year.
Josh has signed with ACT club Ainslie
rockstarr
8 Jan 2007, 21:31
hey have heard that nathan reynoldson has signed with corowa for this season will be a good pick up for the roos. anyone to confirm this for sure?
hey have heard that nathan reynoldson has signed with corowa for this season will be a good pick up for the roos. anyone to confirm this for sure?Has Kyle archibald signed with Yarrawonga
cackles23
9 Jan 2007, 08:25
Has Kyle archibald signed with Yarrawonga
Signed sealed and delivered
The Dustbin
9 Jan 2007, 17:17
Anyone else heard tihs?
Nicky Winmar who played for Rutherglen last year and recently signed with Wodonga Saints in the Tallangatta league has rumoured to have split town and headed back to WA.
After getting as much as he could out of Rutherglen and effectively leaving before the end of season, it seems he has followed up by doing the same at Wodonga Saints before the season even starts. Supposedly he owe's a couple of dollars as well as the fact that they had set him up with a job and house.
Run Straight
10 Jan 2007, 07:31
Anyone else heard tihs?
Nicky Winmar who played for Rutherglen last year and recently signed with Wodonga Saints in the Tallangatta league has rumoured to have split town and headed back to WA.
After getting as much as he could out of Rutherglen and effectively leaving before the end of season, it seems he has followed up by doing the same at Wodonga Saints before the season even starts. Supposedly he owe's a couple of dollars as well as the fact that they had set him up with a job and house.
Yeah, see Tallangatta League thread.
Polkinghorne
10 Jan 2007, 16:40
Winmar has a previous record for that sort of thing.
Dont clubs do their homework on blokes.
Polkinghorne
10 Jan 2007, 16:45
not much movement in Wang. Is there any other key recruits on the border other than the big bloke from West Coast to Bulldogs.
Can someone inform me who the historians for the following O & M clubs are :
Wangaratta
Yarrawonga
Wang Rovers
Lavington
Myrtleford
not much movement in Wang. Is there any other key recruits on the border other than the big bloke from West Coast to Bulldogs.
Heard a rumour that David Steer is going back to Myrtleford!!!
Not too sure how true it is, but would be a good thing for the saints and the opposite for the pies.
Here It Is
11 Jan 2007, 13:48
Can someone inform me who the historians for the following O & M clubs are :
Wangaratta
Yarrawonga
Wang Rovers
Lavington
Myrtleford
Not sure about individual clubs, but Les O'Brien (Albury-Wodonga) and Kevin Hill (Wangaratta) are the official (confirm?) historians for the O and M. If you need to know anything odds on they would be able to tell you.
harsh, but fair
11 Jan 2007, 19:13
There is a detailed statistical history of the entire OM on its website.
Collated with the help of Neil Barter and Kevin Hill, who are invaluable sources of info.
Some items need updating, but will be done in the next week.
harsh, but fair
11 Jan 2007, 19:16
D. Steer has been thinking about going back to Myrtleford since before Christmas.
Don't be surprised if the Saints block his clearance and that of Hayden Murray, who has signed with North Albury.
Some good mail suggests the Saints will win retain both players if they go to appeal due to benefits afforded both in recent times.
Stay tuned.
Justin Kelly
14 Jan 2007, 05:38
Kevin Hill & Les O'Brien are the official OMFL Historians.
Kevin Hill is also the Wang Rovers FC historian as well.
You can contact Kevin via email on -
wangarattafurn@bigpond.com
or phone him at work on -
03 5721 6111
Can can also check out the great Wang Rovers FC site at -
www.wangrovers.com
harsh, but fair
14 Jan 2007, 15:47
Any news on the recruiting front at Rovers?
Good question Harsh!!
The coach speaks as well as Damian Martyn.
harsh, but fair
15 Jan 2007, 08:23
he, he, how true!
switch the play
19 Jan 2007, 16:16
Big recruiting opportunity for a dual O&m premiership player returned to the area 2 weeks ago.Heard Henty have him basically over the line as has had no contact from any O&m clubs as yet.
harsh, but fair
19 Jan 2007, 16:23
Don't keep us in suspense. Name please.
roast beef roll
20 Jan 2007, 10:47
Big recruiting opportunity for a dual O&m premiership player returned to the area 2 weeks ago.Heard Henty have him basically over the line as has had no contact from any O&m clubs as yet.
He prob won't get any O&M clubs contact him either... cos you won't tell us his name!
At least give us some clues!
What years did he win his 2 premierships?
Where is he coming back from?
What position(s) did/does he play?
Nice pickup FTB you'd have to be happy with those two young fellas.
Breaking News at wodonga
Danny Cohen has signed with wodonga Raiders
Work related deal (building new club rooms for Raiders)
Kennell shattered with decision
Cohen informed club today
Also, Keith Ainsworth is heading to Federals with Nev Nugent
Brendan Liddell works at the Wang base Hospital but the word is that he will stay at Seymour.
Wodonga's losses also include Simon Paton and Hayden Heta - and isn't Cohen going to Mitta. Also understand that Cameron is working back in Wagga.
Agree with assessment of Yarra - based on current movements will be very short favorites to go back to back.
Hey Clackas
What happened with Craig Shearers finals series??
Flat Track Bully
20 Jan 2007, 21:46
Nice pickup FTB you'd have to be happy with those two young fellas.
FTB...is that me, and are you talking about the Martiniello's?
If so, great for Jock and the Saints, means jack schitt to me because I won't be making the lengthy trek each week.
But I'm happy for Jock.
clackas
21 Jan 2007, 09:47
Breaking News at wodonga
Danny Cohen has signed with wodonga Raiders
Work related deal (building new club rooms for Raiders)
Kennell shattered with decision
Cohen informed club today
Also, Keith Ainsworth is heading to Federals with Nev Nugent
Cohen to Raiders - now this would be a significant surprise and could not possibly be true R5.
clackas
21 Jan 2007, 09:48
Hey Clackas
What happened with Craig Shearers finals series??
R5 - what do you mean?
daisy_train
21 Jan 2007, 19:23
Danny Cohen is not playing at Wodonga Raiders, he has been training at Mitta.
Shearer, now owns the New Albury and if he plays is likely to travel from Melbourne.
Shearer didn't get a kick during the tigers' unsuccessful 2002 finals series after enjoying a 60-goal season.
Run Straight
21 Jan 2007, 19:33
So where did you get your info from re Cohen going to Raiders, Row5 ????
The Dustbin
22 Jan 2007, 16:27
Adam Eady and Luke Schielg have both left Lavy, signed for Noosa Tigers.
no orange peeler
23 Jan 2007, 15:38
Adam Eady and Luke Schielg have both left Lavy, signed for Noosa Tigers.
interesting a couple of T.S love childs moving on. Both pretty handy but coverable Lavy seem to have the numbers when the chips are down. They'll be there abouts again
Flat Track Bully
23 Jan 2007, 15:52
Wodonga Raiders practice matches
Friday 9th March - v Benalla at Benalla under lights.
Saturday 17th March v Shepparton Swans at Shepparton.
Saturday 24th March v North Heidleberg at Birallee Park.
Captain Jack Sparrow
24 Jan 2007, 12:54
Does anybody have any ladder predictions this early into the new year???
roast beef roll
25 Jan 2007, 09:47
Does anybody have any ladder predictions this early into the new year???
I'll have an early crack at it
Yarra (by how far)
Wang (McCormack coming back vital for them)
North (Some big inclusions)
Tigers (some bias here)
Lavi (seem to hang in most years)
Myrtleford (Hard to know wot'll happen)
Dogs (Big gains and big losses)
Roos (Could surprise me)
Rovers (haven't heard anything)
Raiders (Long way off it in 06)
Leading Goal Kicker - Adam Prior 85 goals
Morris Medal - Jon MacCormack, Kade Stevens, Luke Carroll
Premiers - Yarra by 12 goals over daylight
IN & UNDER
25 Jan 2007, 20:49
So where did you get your info from re Cohen going to Raiders, Row5 ????
On return from his honeymoon late feb early march, Cohen will play for Mitta (dependant on workload). Apparently showed Wodonga lack of interest, sighted 'no motivation' as key to leaving O&M.
Interesting Ovens and Murray observations
Xaver Mardling from CDBU across to Wodonga Raiders, after a fallout with the Campbells at Corowa. This seems to be a constant link with players leaving Corowa.
Wangaratta will be the No. 1 contender for the Premiership, with Jon McCormick winning the Morris Medal by a record number with over 30 votes. He will poll in every game.
Yarrawonga will have to work hard to keep the locals interested as they recruit more out of town players. Paul Banch has gone to Mulwala, Mark Tyrell is looking at other options. Tyler Bonat like wise.
Wodonga are struggling to keep several juniors becqauase of their recruiting. Also the Wagga Tigers have drawn a curtain on clerances to Wodonga.:eek:
daisy_train
26 Jan 2007, 04:02
Wonga, are you all there?
Wonga, are you all there?
Truth hurts doesn't it. How bout you stop hiding and talk footy rather then the rubbish you goon with
theprince
26 Jan 2007, 17:24
Signed sealed and delivered
he cant play what a waste of money
theprince
26 Jan 2007, 17:34
Won Ainslie's best and fairest in 2005 but struggled with injury in 2006.
Was one of a couple offered a reduction in money and has been rummoured to be a possible assistant coach at Albury.
real good player , great over head and plays both ends , loves the social sides as well .
Boobluvva
28 Jan 2007, 15:31
Interesting Ovens and Murray observations
Xaver Mardling from CDBU across to Wodonga Raiders, after a fallout with the Campbells at Corowa. This seems to be a constant link with players leaving Corowa.
Wangaratta will be the No. 1 contender for the Premiership, with Jon McCormick winning the Morris Medal by a record number with over 30 votes. He will poll in every game.
Yarrawonga will have to work hard to keep the locals interested as they recruit more out of town players. Paul Banch has gone to Mulwala, Mark Tyrell is looking at other options. Tyler Bonat like wise.
Wodonga are struggling to keep several juniors becqauase of their recruiting. Also the Wagga Tigers have drawn a curtain on clerances to Wodonga.:eek:
I heard that Rick Shalders has left Yarra to head over to Perth to ply his trade as a builder, what was he like and will he be much of a loss to yarra????
Polkinghorne
30 Jan 2007, 11:50
I heard that Rick Shalders has left Yarra to head over to Perth to ply his trade as a builder, what was he like and will he be much of a loss to yarra????
Tyrell will be playing in the VFL, for Port Melbourne I think.
smoothgroova
30 Jan 2007, 12:37
Is Josh Dicketts playing for Albury again this year after what the club went through to get him from ballarat last year???
hammer_time
30 Jan 2007, 19:55
Tyrell will be playing in the VFL, for Port Melbourne I think.
yes port melbourne along with fellow ex yarra players in natt and bo nixon. headed down to kick off his career as a builder.
I heard that Rick Shalders has left Yarra to head over to Perth to ply his trade as a builder, what was he like and will he be much of a loss to yarra????
vagg and shalders along with a few mates always had plans to head to perth for a year and will return in the future. shalders would have slotted quite easily into most o & m senior sides last year but due to yarras talent couldnt squeeze in.
Paul Banch has gone to Mulwala
Banch hasn't done a thing during his whole time at yarra apart from keep medical staff busy
raidrboy
30 Jan 2007, 21:46
Does anybody have any ladder predictions this early into the new year???
Yarra
North Albury
Myrtleford
Wodonga
Wangaratta
Lavington
Albury
Rovers
Raiders
Corowa
Premiers. Yarra
Top Goalkicker. Tim Hargreaves.
Morris Medal. Kade Stevens, Mark Doolan.
Supertown
1 Feb 2007, 09:27
Hey guys, Brett McNamara has come to Geelong to play for Newtown.
Howd he go last Year??? and how did Myrtleford go???
Pearce off Jack
1 Feb 2007, 11:57
Hey guys, Brett McNamara has come to Geelong to play for Newtown.
Howd he go last Year??? and how did Myrtleford go???
Had a terrible run with injury!Started the year very well and played first 4 or 5 in seniors! Only played 4 or 5 more for the year in magoos.Seniors lost G/F by 33 points.Great bloke thumping kick and should play seniors no problem at all!
Hey guys, Brett McNamara has come to Geelong to play for Newtown.
Howd he go last Year??? and how did Myrtleford go???
Good Player, Hard nut type that Myrt will miss this year.
Can anyone tell me what sort of player Sean Logie is from Wang last year i think?
Can anyone confirm that Myrtleford have signed another player from West Perth?
Heard snippet on news. Apparantly played with Fitzpatrick and Brad and Mark Murray In perth few years ago.
Are the Saints shaping up better than everyone thought despite the departures??
roast beef roll
2 Feb 2007, 20:19
Can anyone confirm that Myrtleford have signed another player from West Perth?
Heard snippet on news. Apparantly played with Fitzpatrick and Brad and Mark Murray In perth few years ago.
Are the Saints shaping up better than everyone thought despite the departures??
In a word "NO", the list in the hills for the past 2 years has been first class and i'm expecting them to be competitive in 07, but possibly struggle for depth if needed. IMO They'll be around the mark but nowhere near where they were. If i'm wrong i'll gladly dine on my words ... but i'll wait til september to make that call.
FootyFat
2 Feb 2007, 21:00
Where is Hayden Heta playing next year? what sort of player is he
Can anyone tell me what sort of player Sean Logie is from Wang last year i think?
Logie moved to Wang from Tocumwal (Murray league) last year. Had been a good bottom aged player with the Bushrangers but struggled with injury last year after staring the pre-season way out of condition.
Clever player who can win the inside footy and a nice long kick of the ball for a small bloke.
raidrboy
3 Feb 2007, 10:20
Can anyone confirm that Myrtleford have signed another player from West Perth?
Heard snippet on news. Apparantly played with Fitzpatrick and Brad and Mark Murray In perth few years ago.
Are the Saints shaping up better than everyone thought despite the departures??
I believe they are close to signing West Perth forward Blake Arnold.
Pearce off Jack
6 Feb 2007, 11:50
Big news from Myrtleford!!! Dont write them off yet boys!!!!
FROM THE 50
6 Feb 2007, 12:05
[quote=Pearce off Jack;6672533]Big news from Myrtleford!!! Dont write them off yet boys!!!![/quot
Care to share POJ????
Pearce off Jack
6 Feb 2007, 12:17
[quote=Pearce off Jack;6672533]Big news from Myrtleford!!! Dont write them off yet boys!!!![/quot
Care to share POJ????
Signed another 3 Quality players!All will be revealed
saints03
6 Feb 2007, 13:12
[quote=FROM THE 50;6672627]
Signed another 3 Quality players!All will be revealed
It will be just a real shame by half way through the year no body will want to play there under there new coach. just give him time to do something wrong and all ******** will hit the fan like it has at every club he has been involved in well the last two anyway that being corowa and benalla
KokodaMidget
6 Feb 2007, 13:35
[quote=FROM THE 50;6672627]
Signed another 3 Quality players!All will be revealed
POJ, how come the resurgence in player signings at Myrtleford, has there been another crop of whacky weed cultivated to assist in costs...?
Pearce off Jack
6 Feb 2007, 13:39
[quote=Pearce off Jack;6672725]
POJ, how come the resurgence in player signings at Myrtleford, has there been another crop of whacky weed cultivated to assist in costs...?
No whacky required plenty of $$$$s freed up when all the players walked out!
KokodaMidget
6 Feb 2007, 14:11
[quote=KokodaMidget;6673355]
No whacky required plenty of $$$$s freed up when all the players walked out!
Got any names or details on these players POJ? Have there been a few more Murray's found under a tobaccy leaf or something?
Pearce off Jack
6 Feb 2007, 14:16
[quote=Pearce off Jack;6673388]
Got any names or details on these players POJ? Have there been a few more Murray's found under a tobaccy leaf or something?
You will have to be patient Midget!Try the Border in the morning!
KokodaMidget
6 Feb 2007, 14:40
[quote=KokodaMidget;6673672]
You will have to be patient Midget!Try the Border in the morning!
You seem to have close ties to both the Border Mail & Myrtleford, POJ!! I'll wait in great anticipation of a rollicking story tomorrow by one of the esteemed journalists of that fine paper.
off the cuff
6 Feb 2007, 16:44
Any news on the recruiting front at Rovers?
Yes,Rovers have been very quiet....the only thing i did hear,which was just after new years was they may have picked up another 1 or 2 Melbourne based players....not sure who or where they come from,thats all ive heard...how many Melbourne based players do they have out of intrest?
[quote=Pearce off Jack;6672725]
It will be just a real shame by half way through the year no body will want to play there under there new coach. just give him time to do something wrong and all ******** will hit the fan like it has at every club he has been involved in well the last two anyway that being corowa and benalla
Pretty harsh on the man there Sainter?
BonnScott
6 Feb 2007, 21:14
[quote=Pearce off Jack;6672725]
It will be just a real shame by half way through the year no body will want to play there under there new coach. just give him time to do something wrong and all ******** will hit the fan like it has at every club he has been involved in well the last two anyway that being corowa and benalla
Please enlighten us saints?
harsh, but fair
7 Feb 2007, 07:46
Can the Saints make the five with the addition of Brendan Hehir and two other blokes from West Perth who sound like they will have an impact?
Pearce off Jack
7 Feb 2007, 08:06
Can the Saints make the five with the addition of Brendan Hehir and two other blokes from West Perth who sound like they will have an impact?
If they can avoid to many injuries they will win more than they will loose!Still have a very strong midfield and now some goal kicking options.I think they can play finals this year!
Can the Saints make the five with the addition of Brendan Hehir and two other blokes from West Perth who sound like they will have an impact?
With the saints backs to the walls and most people that have an interest in the ovens and murray already believing that the saints will be cellar dwellers this year I am pretty sure the saints will be playing to prove all wrong. Not too sure on their depth though???
Anyone know if they have kept many reserves players that were pushing for seniors last year???
harsh, but fair
7 Feb 2007, 08:09
The addition of Hehir adds even greater spice to the Easter Sunday showdown against North Albury.
Hehir and former Myrtleford coach Travis Hodgson will lock horns again and there is plenty of feeling between those two gentleman.
Can anyone tell me how Hehiry went at Doutta Stars last year?
Games played, best and fairest finish, goals kicked?
Run Straight
7 Feb 2007, 09:08
The addition of Hehir adds even greater spice to the Easter Sunday showdown against North Albury.
Hehir and former Myrtleford coach Travis Hodgson will lock horns again and there is plenty of feeling between those two gentleman.
Can anyone tell me how Hehiry went at Doutta Stars last year?
Games played, best and fairest finish, goals kicked?
Nothing on Doutta Stars website (which is excellent) about him. Only mention of a Brendan Hehir in that League was 1 goal for the year for West Coburg. Maybe you should ring Brendan's good mate (Doug Hawkins) and ask for a bit more info !!! ;)
harsh, but fair
7 Feb 2007, 09:59
Hehiry is highly entertaining and has rarely disappointed footy scribes throughout the North-East and Goulburn Valley when it comes to quality quotes.
The Doug Hawkins reference was vintage: B. Hehir.
In a competition devoid of genuine characters, his fortunes will be worth following in 2007.
His signing alone will guarantee a big crowd at McNamara Reserve on Easter Sunday when he comes up against the ex-Saints coach.
The Saints have got Wodonga Raiders in round one so you could safely say this far out they will be off to a flyer before meeting the Hoppers.
Hehiry is highly entertaining and has rarely disappointed footy scribes throughout the North-East and Goulburn Valley when it comes to quality quotes.
The Doug Hawkins reference was vintage: B. Hehir.
In a competition devoid of genuine characters, his fortunes will be worth following in 2007.
His signing alone will guarantee a big crowd at McNamara Reserve on Easter Sunday when he comes up against the ex-Saints coach.
The Saints have got Wodonga Raiders in round one so you could safely say this far out they will be off to a flyer before meeting the Hoppers.
What happened in the past between Hehir and Hodgson?
Pearce off Jack
7 Feb 2007, 14:12
Hehiry is highly entertaining and has rarely disappointed footy scribes throughout the North-East and Goulburn Valley when it comes to quality quotes.
The Doug Hawkins reference was vintage: B. Hehir.
In a competition devoid of genuine characters, his fortunes will be worth following in 2007.
His signing alone will guarantee a big crowd at McNamara Reserve on Easter Sunday when he comes up against the ex-Saints coach.
The Saints have got Wodonga Raiders in round one so you could safely say this far out they will be off to a flyer before meeting the Hoppers.
I doubt B.Hehirs signature will have any impact on the crowd come round 2!I also think that it might be a little premature writing off the raiders at this early stage!
How are the raiders shaping up Pearce off Jack?
Any big signings in the off season? Many departures?
FootyFat
7 Feb 2007, 15:31
The addition of Hehir adds even greater spice to the Easter Sunday showdown against North Albury.
Hehir and former Myrtleford coach Travis Hodgson will lock horns again and there is plenty of feeling between those two gentleman.
Can anyone tell me how Hehiry went at Doutta Stars last year?
Games played, best and fairest finish, goals kicked?
Hehir ended up playing for Ballan in the central highlands league. From what i can gather he had a falling out with someone at douta stars. Not sure how he went but its not a real good league and ballan neva made the finals and i no he neva won the b/f
Run Straight
7 Feb 2007, 20:15
Hehir ended up playing for Ballan in the central highlands league. From what i can gather he had a falling out with someone at douta stars. Not sure how he went but its not a real good league and ballan neva made the finals and i no he neva won the b/f
He is indeed currently registered at Ballan, but looking at their 2006 results, they finished 6th with a 9-7-1 record, and Hehir did not finish in the Top 10 goalkickers at the club (10th placegetter kicked 6 goals). So if he played there, he didn't carve it up. (Unless he's been re-invented as a full-back)
Snakeman66
7 Feb 2007, 20:43
He is indeed currently registered at Ballan, but looking at their 2006 results, they finished 6th with a 9-7-1 record, and Hehir did not finish in the Top 10 goalkickers at the club (10th placegetter kicked 6 goals). So if he played there, he didn't carve it up. (Unless he's been re-invented as a full-back)
From Central Highlands thread.
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6087309&postcount=282
Hayden Cartledge at Ballan with Brendan Hehir runner up.
Apparently played only 8 games(rounds 10-17) and was in best players 7 times.
rockstarr
7 Feb 2007, 21:01
have heard that ex wang magpies and ganmain on baller brandon ryan has signed with north albury can anyone confirm?
localfootyguru
7 Feb 2007, 21:34
From todays Border Mail - certainly not all doom and gloom for the Saints but not sure about Brendan Hehir myself - only time will tell.
Saints snare West Perth stars and ...
LOOK WHO'S BACK
By BRAD MCGRATH
Eiffler has held down a key position in defence for West Perth, marking players such as former West Coast Eagle Troy Wilson and Fremantle’s Clive Waterhouse.
“We’re not going into the season as red hot favourites, which I think they have the past few years, which is a great I think,” Hehir said.
“There is an element of unknown about Myrtleford at the moment which is exciting.”
Myrtleford president Bill O’Donohue said the Saints were back on the march after a mass exodus of players from last year, and warned rivals to write them off at their peril.
“It’s great to get Brendan back and the two Perth boys will be great for us,” O’Donohue said.
“I would just like to remind people we have played off in the last two grand finals, three of the last five actually.
“People forget we have been in this situation before with a turnover of players, just look at 2005.
MYRTLEFORD has produced one of the recruiting blitzes of the summer by signing goal-kicking machine Brendan Hehir and West Perth duo Blake Arnold and Dylan Eiffler.
The hills are alive again for the once besieged Saints with Hehir, a Doug Strang Medallist with North Albury in 2001, and the WAFL duo set to make an impact for last year’s runner up.
Hehir, 32, played in the
O and M championship-winning team in 2001 and was a star for Myrtleford the following year and he will help fill the void left by Steve McKee.
“To be honest I was looking at giving it away, but Jock (Jason MacFarlane) rang me and said we’ve lost a few and we need a bit of experience with the younger blokes,” Hehir said.
“I’m good mates with Doug Hawkins and over the weekend I had a few beers with him, he said to me, ‘mate, go for it because you’ve only got a few years left’.
“He convinced me I should play footy for as long as I can because you’re a long time retired.
“Myrtleford is a great club and they have just picked a few up, and you never know, we might pick up a few more.”
Arnold and Eiffler, both WA under-18 representatives, signed two-year deals.
The Saints forward line suddenly has some bite with Hehir, who booted 82.12 in his year at the Hoppers, and Arnold, a silky skilled goal-kicking forward, roaming the arc.
“We finished stone motherless and missed out on a premiership by a point the next year.
“People can write us off if they want, it won’t worry us.”
Hehir has spent the past two seasons with Doutta Stars in the Essendon and District Football league and has previously helped Mansfield to a premiership in the Goulburn Valley.
In more good news for the Saints, former Murray Bushranger Justin Maybury also re-signed with the club after strong interest from home club Yackandandah.
localfootyguru
7 Feb 2007, 21:36
Sainter - bit of sour grapes about McFarlane? Can coach and did a good job at Benalla turning the place around. I would be fairly confident he will make an impact with Myrtleford too - lets hope not too much though.
localfootyguru
7 Feb 2007, 21:44
Ryan's move to North Albury has been confirmed. Surprising he has headed there considering he is living in Wangaratta. Thought he may have preferred closer to home after travelling back to GGGM.
Ryan leaves den, joins North Albury
Matt Malone
06/02/2007
Midfielder signs with Ovens and Murray club for 2007 season
GANMAIN-Grong Grong-Matong has suffered a major blow ahead of the new season with accomplished midfielder Brandon Ryan signing with Ovens and Murray club North Albury.
Ryan had been an integral part of the Lions’ success over the past three seasons, taking out the club’s best and fairest in 2004 before going on to win best on ground honours in the 2005 Riverina Football League grand final.
Ryan will be a massive loss for the Lions, who along with the retirement of Shane Lenon, have lost their two best midfielders for season 2007.
Playing for the Lions over the past three seasons has been a tiring task for Ryan, who has made the trip weekly to Ganmain from his Wangaratta base.
The constant travel ended up being too much for Ryan, but the 26-year-old said it was an extremely difficult decision to make.
“Even now, I’m not too sure if I’ve made the right decision or not,” Ryan said.
“It was a very tough decision and if only for the travelling it would have been a different story.
“But in the end the travel was just becoming too much, after three years it has taken its toll.
“I was very close to coming back to Ganmain for one more year, but I’d love to go back there and
it will definitely be on the cards one day.”
While he is sad to leave the Lions’ den, on the flipside, Ryan is looking forward to what lies ahead at North Albury.
“I spent a couple of seasons with Wangaratta when I moved down there and going back to the Ovens and Murray is going to be another challenge for me,” Ryan said.
“North Albury had been calling me for the last three years and had been pretty keen for me to play, and then when Shane Lenon looked like coaching them, I was very interested.”
While the Lions have picked up former Ovens and Murray midfielder Luke Rankin, they have now lost three key personnel from last year’s team in Ryan, Lenon and ruckman Marc Braybon.
Bubbles DeVere
8 Feb 2007, 13:34
Not suprised Hehir had a falling out at Doutta Stars. He left Moama the year he coached in about Rd 16 owing money all around town he is trouble in my opinion. I hope he goes badly. Be warned Myrtleford.
daisy_train
8 Feb 2007, 17:05
Hehir can undoubtedly play football though.
The Saints know what they are getting, he has been there before and i'm sure Jock can keep him in check.
Cole Trickle
8 Feb 2007, 20:14
Are there any set backs to the season up there due to the drought?
Not suprised Hehir had a falling out at Doutta Stars. He left Moama the year he coached in about Rd 16 owing money all around town he is trouble in my opinion. I hope he goes badly. Be warned Myrtleford.
Saw Hehir play in the GVFL a few years back, before he went to Moama. Looked a good player. Last year at Doutta's....... think he would prefer to forget the time there, as would Doutta's. Looked very ordinary and not very interested. If that is the form he takes to Myrtleford, he will struggle.
saints03
9 Feb 2007, 06:46
Sainter - bit of sour grapes about McFarlane? Can coach and did a good job at Benalla turning the place around. I would be fairly confident he will make an impact with Myrtleford too - lets hope not too much though.
could not be further from the truth champ very pleased to see jock leave benalla, wasnt that good of a coach helps when u have blokes like mark porter and anthony stevens to help you the whole way through. well good luck with him myrtleford u may need it.
daisy_train
9 Feb 2007, 08:31
Yes, looks like games won't be played at Wangaratta for the opening rounds of the season, a decision is being made regarding the fixtures on March 1.
Well someone had to get Porter and Stevens to Benalla, half the battle with country footy is being able to attract players and he seemed to do pretty well at Benalla.
saints03
9 Feb 2007, 10:20
Yes, looks like games won't be played at Wangaratta for the opening rounds of the season, a decision is being made regarding the fixtures on March 1.
Well someone had to get Porter and Stevens to Benalla, half the battle with country footy is being able to attract players and he seemed to do pretty well at Benalla.
You dont think brendan stevens had anything to do with getting anthony to benalla????? and from there from what i gather porter and stevens played at nth together thats how you would have thought benalla got onto porter just a guess what do u think buddy?
daisy_train
9 Feb 2007, 11:17
True, but you've still got to play under the bloke and two players don't make the team.
The Martiniello's going with Jock must say a little bit?
FROM THE 50
9 Feb 2007, 11:29
True, but you've still got to play under the bloke and two players don't make the team.
The Martiniello's going with Jock must say a little bit?
Its easy dosn't matter what you say DT hes going to slag jock any way and he hasn't said what his beef with him is.
FOOTYBOSS
9 Feb 2007, 12:31
True, but you've still got to play under the bloke and two players don't make the team.
The Martiniello's going with Jock must say a little bit?
Maybe due to the fact that Cooper has been appointed coach of Benalla led to them leaving that club. From all reports there is still alot of anger towards to Cooper from some Benalla people.
daisy_train
9 Feb 2007, 14:19
Yeah that is true about Coops, wasn't very well liked by the Martiniello's from all reports.. But it can't be too bad if Shorty's youngest son is staying.
Jock is good for football in the country, he's always been good in my dealings with him. He's a character and creates some interest.
Gotheroos
10 Feb 2007, 18:09
Hehir is a really good player but he is a yuck person. You don't play at all the clubs like he has without any issues.
Big Al 11
11 Feb 2007, 17:09
Where is Pat Hicks from Wang Rovers playing footy now. Last I saw of him he working as a Dev Off for AFL in Dubbo. Is he still there?
chimp44
11 Feb 2007, 19:13
Can anyone give me some info on former Albury player Brendan Paull.......he's apparently a good sized young lad heading down Geelong way & can play a bit. Any info would be much appreciated !!!!
daisy_train
11 Feb 2007, 19:19
Brendan Paull is a top fella. Loves a beer, but the "wife" has got him under the thumb these days.
Ruckman who didn't play senior football for Albury last year but played about half the games the season before.
Started last year at Finley in the Murray League and did pretty well before transferring back to Albury and playing out the year in the twos (because of travel).
Decent ruckman with a bit of mongrel about him, if he did a full O and M pre-season he would play senior footy.
Can take a grab.