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Just wondering what's going on with Glenn Joyce. I see he's trying to get a clearance from Corowa to Finley, where he's originally from.
I read in the paper he was dropped for disciplinary reasons but does anyone know the story behind the story. I haven't seen him play since he was a junior but I've followed him a bit. He's done well in his footy.Is glenn joyce any relation to Travis Joyce anyone know where Travis Joyce is playing or if hes playing??
Snakeman66
30 Jun 2006, 20:02
Noticed that Darren Bradshaw is returning to Wodonga!!!!!
Also noticed David Bourke has applied for a clearance to Myrtleford. Is this David Bourke son of Francis, ex Richmond and Kangaroos(don't think he played a game for the kangas despite spending 2 years on their list)????
harsh, but fair
30 Jun 2006, 22:12
Noticed that Darren Bradshaw is returning to Wodonga!!!!!
Also noticed David Bourke has applied for a clearance to Myrtleford. Is this David Bourke son of Francis, ex Richmond and Kangaroos(don't think he played a game for the kangas despite spending 2 years on their list)????
Spot on.
Played for East Burwood last year and broke a leg (surprise, surprise).
The other big one was Marcus McMillan returning to Yarrawonga.
harsh, but fair
1 Jul 2006, 23:56
McMillan kicked 8.2 for Yarra today against bottom side Wodonga Raiders.
Simon Rudd and Tim Hargreaves also booted five in a pretty big win.
Myrtleford beaten by Wangaratta in a major upset and Wodonga came from behind in the last quarter to defeat a determined and undermanned Corowa-Rutherglen.
Lavington was pushed all the way by Wang Rovers and Albury made the most of a good start to beat North Albury.
Yarra still on top and looking good things, Wodonga repalces Myrtleford in second spot, Albury solid in fourth and Lavington (fifth) a game clear of Wangaratta.
Forget the rest although North Albury, Wang Rovers and Corowa-R'glen capable of an upset on their day.
king kong
3 Jul 2006, 20:21
can anyone tell me if the pidgeons have had to order new stock in the socks department since tyler bonat has been playing ones
meaning what?
Here It Is
5 Jul 2006, 00:24
My Top 10 players after round 12.
1. Dale Carmody (Wangaratta) 56
2. Anthony Tucci (Wangaratta Rovers) 50
3. Kade Stevens (Lavington) 49
4. Matt Witherden (Corowa-Rutherglen) 45
5. Rhys Fitzpatrick (Myrtleford) 41
5. Jarrod Twitt (Wodonga) 41
7. Brent Piltz (Myrtleford) 40
8. Calan McClay (Albury) 39
9. Daniel Anglin (Albury) 38
9. Trent Crothers (Albury) 38
9. Brad Horn (North Albury) 38
9. Daniel Leslie (North Albury) 38
9. Simon McCormick (Wodonga) 38
9. Jason Wild (Yarrawonga) 38
Mongoose
6 Jul 2006, 10:42
My Top 10 players after round 12.
1. Dale Carmody (Wangaratta) 56
2. Anthony Tucci (Wangaratta Rovers) 50
3. Kade Stevens (Lavington) 49
4. Matt Witherden (Corowa-Rutherglen) 45
5. Rhys Fitzpatrick (Myrtleford) 41
5. Jarrod Twitt (Wodonga) 41
7. Brent Piltz (Myrtleford) 40
8. Calan McClay (Albury) 39
9. Daniel Anglin (Albury) 38
9. Trent Crothers (Albury) 38
9. Brad Horn (North Albury) 38
9. Daniel Leslie (North Albury) 38
9. Simon McCormick (Wodonga) 38
9. Jason Wild (Yarrawonga) 38
Very Interesting top 10. Rhys Fitzpatrick is an interesting one, who is he and what position does he play, is he a local boy? He must be a seconds player that has come up and had a good year so far.
FencePainter
6 Jul 2006, 13:50
Can anyone tell me how Adam Eady is going with the Panthers this year?
From what I can gather Eady is going okay.
Timba (LavyPanther) could you answer this one?
BonnScott
6 Jul 2006, 15:31
Very Interesting top 10. Rhys Fitzpatrick is an interesting one, who is he and what position does he play, is he a local boy? He must be a seconds player that has come up and had a good year so far.
Number 2 Mongoose, he is a mid-fielder having a good year thus far not sure where he s from but he def played last year had a great semi final against Wangaratta last season
Mongoose
6 Jul 2006, 16:29
Number 2 Mongoose, he is a mid-fielder having a good year thus far not sure where he s from but he def played last year had a great semi final against Wangaratta last season
That was an action packed semi final last year wasn't it?
Is Fitzpatrick a chance to win a morris medal? If this "here it is" system is any good he might be around the mark at this stage?
unfortunately, the system is no good.
Here It Is
6 Jul 2006, 22:34
That was an action packed semi final last year wasn't it?
Is Fitzpatrick a chance to win a morris medal? If this "here it is" system is any good he might be around the mark at this stage?
I think Fitzpatrick came over from the WAFL mid-season last year as a high profile signing.
Arceri knows all - maybe he can confirm this?
Pearce off Jack
7 Jul 2006, 09:53
unfortunately, the system is no good.
Why is the system no good arceri?
it has flaws everywhere.
you talk to Myrtleford people and Bunn is leading the b and f.
you talk to Albury and Carroll, Maher and Sheather are leading b and f.
you talk to raiders. and Doolan is leading the b and f.
you talk to Yarra and Wollington and Ednie, along with Wild, are leading the b and f.
then you look at the top 10 and you see Crothers, Anglin and McClay from Albury etc.
it's taken from the best players the clubs supply each week and it's a joke.
BonnScott
7 Jul 2006, 12:10
You know plenty about the O & M for a "Murray League" man Arse. Notice that you ve done a lot of talking round the traps, how many O & M games have you been to this season?
only 3.
I was asked for my opinion and I gave it.
Can Anyone tell me how Adrian Newman is going this year,is he getting a kick??Maybe you could help me out go the roos???
He's had a fair season..battled a few injuries though.
Check his player ranking though!!!
Pearce off Jack
7 Jul 2006, 15:07
Any Predictions For The Weekend?
BonnScott
7 Jul 2006, 15:16
Raiders in a upset
Lavi to beat Albury
Myrt to bounce back against North
Yarra easily over Corowa
Here It Is
7 Jul 2006, 17:39
it has flaws everywhere.
you talk to Myrtleford people and Bunn is leading the b and f.
you talk to Albury and Carroll, Maher and Sheather are leading b and f.
you talk to raiders. and Doolan is leading the b and f.
you talk to Yarra and Wollington and Ednie, along with Wild, are leading the b and f.
then you look at the top 10 and you see Crothers, Anglin and McClay from Albury etc.
it's taken from the best players the clubs supply each week and it's a joke.
Aren't the votes supposed to be secret until their best and fairest counts?
And you didn't answer the Fitzpatrick question.
harsh, but fair
9 Jul 2006, 00:29
Raiders in a upset
Lavi to beat Albury
Myrt to bounce back against North
Yarra easily over Corowa
You are a genius.
Raiders knocked over Wangaratta today by two points after being down by 16 mid-way through the final term to win their first game of the season under new coach Adrian Whitehead.
Lavington also rolled Albury by less than a straight kick and Rovers did likewise against Wodonga.
Myrtleford def North Albury as expected.
off the cuff
9 Jul 2006, 10:54
Great win by Rovers over the bulldogs by 3 points - 9.9.63 to 7.18.60.
Bulldogs kicking for goal early was poor and could have put the game beyond doubt as early as quarter time ,but the injury depleted rovers hung in and with J.Allen,Tucci and Nigel Hill finding the ball in the 3rd they took the lead at 3/4 time by 7 points.
Peter Cristoforo was well held by Chris Macey to just 2 goals,but his 2 goals came in a row late in the 3rd to put them in front and the next to give them the 7 point lead.
The last quarter was a real battle it looked like Bartel & Twitt were going to carry the dogs over the line with big men Cameron & Heta playing well,but it was a tackle by N.Hill on the boundary that forced the defender to square the kick straight to Kyle Raven who booted from 30 to win the game,as the ball sailed through the siren rang.
That was an action packed semi final last year wasn't it?
Is Fitzpatrick a chance to win a morris medal? If this "here it is" system is any good he might be around the mark at this stage?
Mongoose, was reading your comments and I was at the North Albury/Myrtleford match on Saturday, and Fitzpatrick was very good.
He is only small but by god does he go hard, I thought he was there best player. I watch the O and M when I can in Albury and follow the Hoppers a bit, mainly the reserves, but we were never seriously any match for Myrtleford in the seniors. They are a good side and by the looks of some of the guys they had running around in the reserves, have great depth. A few of them would be playing seniors at North Albury that's for sure.
barrybogan
10 Jul 2006, 10:52
Mongoose, was reading your comments and I was at the North Albury/Myrtleford match on Saturday, and Fitzpatrick was very good.
He is only small but by god does he go hard, I thought he was there best player.
"Scope" - that's not you is it Fitzy???
Pearce off Jack
10 Jul 2006, 16:23
Sounds like trouble brewing at Corowa with the whole Glenn Joyce saga! Surely there is more to it than a poor attitude!
journeyman
10 Jul 2006, 16:43
Sounds like trouble brewing at Corowa with the whole Glenn Joyce saga! Surely there is more to it than a poor attitude!
What's happened. He tried to get a clearance to Finley before the deadline but Corowa knocked it back.
Will he line up for Corowa again this year?
BonnScott
10 Jul 2006, 18:06
You are a genius.
Raiders knocked over Wangaratta today by two points after being down by 16 mid-way through the final term to win their first game of the season under new coach Adrian Whitehead.
Lavington also rolled Albury by less than a straight kick and Rovers did likewise against Wodonga.
Myrtleford def North Albury as expected.
Was a good weekend for the tips Harsh! Think all favourites will win this weekend though. Did catch the the Myrt game fairly average affair and quite physical. Fitzpatrick did win a heap of the footy in and under Scope. Will have his work cut out for him this week with Murray and Carey out. Interesting to see if Bourke can do as much damage as McMillian did against Raiders on debut:thumbsu:
What's happened. He tried to get a clearance to Finley before the deadline but Corowa knocked it back.
Will he line up for Corowa again this year?won't return to corowa,got third clearance "in progress" atm
Captain Jack Sparrow
10 Jul 2006, 22:13
Was a good weekend for the tips Harsh! Think all favourites will win this weekend though. Did catch the the Myrt game fairly average affair and quite physical. Fitzpatrick did win a heap of the footy in and under Scope. Will have his work cut out for him this week with Murray and Carey out. Interesting to see if Bourke can do as much damage as McMillian did against Raiders on debut:thumbsu:
I have seen Fitzpatrick play a few times this year and i can tell you right now that kid can play. i would even put him in the same boat with the likes of carey and murray at myrtleford. It will be interesting to see how Bourke goes. i would not expect to much for his first o m senior game since last week was hist first game for 10 months.
Pearce off Jack
11 Jul 2006, 10:28
won't return to corowa,got third clearance "in progress" atm
Stag,do you know why he is so determined to leave the club?
Here It Is
11 Jul 2006, 11:05
My Top 10 Players after round 13.
1. Anthony Tucci (Wangaratta Rovers) 58
2. Dale Carmody (Wangaratta) 57
23. Kade Stevens (Lavington) 57
4. Rhys Fitzpatrick (Myrtleford) 49
5. Matt Witherden (Corowa-Rutherglen) 47
6. Calan McClay (Albury) 46
7. Simon McCormick (Wodonga) 45
8. Brent Piltz (Myrtleford) 44
9. Trent Crothers (Albury) 43
9. Brad Horn (North Albury) 43
9. Adam Williams (Wodonga) 43
[quote=Captain Jack Sparrow]I have seen Fitzpatrick play a few times this year and i can tell you right now that kid can play. i would even put him in the same boat with the likes of carey and murray at myrtleford.
From what i saw the only thing that doesn't put Fitzpatrick in the same class of B.Murray (because there is a few Murray's at Myrtleford isn't there?) and A.Carey (he has a brother too?) was his disposal, but he defintely finds the footy. The other thing is he probably doesn't have that 'match winning' abilty, although I think Carey stands out above them all at Myrtleford when he's fit. I saw him last year a few times and he was awesome!
But some other people who are closer to Myrtleford might be better judges.
That's what we are lacking at the Hoppers I reckon, a genuine match-winner in the midfield like A.Carey/B.Murray.
Brad Horn has been a good pick up this year for us though.
Pearce off Jack
11 Jul 2006, 12:25
Anybody think the top 5 can change? I doubt it will but are interested in other opinions!
BonnScott
11 Jul 2006, 13:02
[quote=Captain Jack Sparrow]I have seen Fitzpatrick play a few times this year and i can tell you right now that kid can play. i would even put him in the same boat with the likes of carey and murray at myrtleford.
From what i saw the only thing that doesn't put Fitzpatrick in the same class of B.Murray (because there is a few Murray's at Myrtleford isn't there?) and A.Carey (he has a brother too?) was his disposal, but he defintely finds the footy. The other thing is he probably doesn't have that 'match winning' abilty, although I think Carey stands out above them all at Myrtleford when he's fit. I saw him last year a few times and he was awesome!
But some other people who are closer to Myrtleford might be better judges.
That's what we are lacking at the Hoppers I reckon, a genuine match-winner in the midfield like A.Carey/B.Murray.
Brad Horn has been a good pick up this year for us though.
Spot on about A. Careys match winning abilty I think he is the only one out of the three that has the abilty though, Murray and Fitzpatrick for mine are very similar players. Differing only that Fitzpatrick wins a lot in a close and handballs whilst Murray uses clearing kicks. Very tough engine room at Myrt I think. Horn was good for North too, looked from the weekend Horn and Fitzpatrick had a good contest.
Pretty sure Justin and Andy Carey are brothers? What about the Murrays ?
Pearce off Jack
11 Jul 2006, 13:06
[quote=Scope]
Spot on about A. Careys match winning abilty I think he is the only one out of the three that has the abilty though, Murray and Fitzpatrick for mine are very similar players. Differing only that Fitzpatrick wins a lot in a close and handballs whilst Murray uses clearing kicks. Very tough engine room at Myrt I think. Horn was good for North too, looked from the weekend Horn and Fitzpatrick had a good contest.
Pretty sure Justin and Andy Carey are brothers? What about the Murrays ?
Mark and Hayden both younger brothers of Brad!!
Captain Jack Sparrow
11 Jul 2006, 13:17
So wat are everyones thoughts on Wodonga this season. i think they have shocked a few people. But are they good enough to go somewhere in september???
Pearce off Jack
11 Jul 2006, 13:52
So wat are everyones thoughts on Wodonga this season. i think they have shocked a few people. But are they good enough to go somewhere in september???
Dont know how they went against Yarra but i think Myrtleford beat them by 100 points in about rnd 5!
In the mix
11 Jul 2006, 14:56
So wat are everyones thoughts on Wodonga this season. i think they have shocked a few people. But are they good enough to go somewhere in september???
Wodonga have been lucky and have been winning ugly, which is a credit to them from that point of you.
They have won a lot of games by under 2 goals, flip the coin the other way and they could be down with Wang, North Alb, Rovers etc.
Twitt must have them believing a bit, but if they get a couple of injuries they will fall right back to the pack big time. They have had a blessed run.
There 2s are always strong though but they are no match for Yarra and Saints.
Yarra have had a dream run with injuries too, would be interested to see how they react if an Ednie/Hargreaves/Wild went down????
daisy_train
11 Jul 2006, 17:24
Who has more room for improvement out of Myrtleford and Yarrawonga? Yarra no injuries so far besides a few young fellas like Whinray who has had a shocking run poor fella. Myrtleford have had a terrible run and if all goes well will get stronger and stronger as B Murray returns from his shoulder, Carey gets fit, Bourke gets a few games under his belt etc.
Its going to interesting i think, few people seem to have the premiership at Yarra already.
sharkboy
11 Jul 2006, 23:23
Stag,do you know why he is so determined to leave the club?
The club only tells one side of the story. I believe Glenn Joyce's side is very different.
journeyman
12 Jul 2006, 11:42
The club only tells one side of the story. I believe Glenn Joyce's side is very different.
Always is two sides to story. What's his version?
[quote=BonnScott]
Mark and Hayden both younger brothers of Brad!!
Oh ok. How do they both go? You don't really hear much about them unlike there brother?
Pearce off Jack
12 Jul 2006, 14:08
[quote=Pearce off Jack]
Oh ok. How do they both go? You don't really hear much about them unlike there brother?
Yeah both very good footballers! Mark is the tallest of the three.Hayden is very vesatile, Mark had a Knee reco last year but is on the come back trail currently in the twos but will probably play seniors again this year!
Captain Jack Sparrow
12 Jul 2006, 15:01
Who has more room for improvement out of Myrtleford and Yarrawonga? Yarra no injuries so far besides a few young fellas like Whinray who has had a shocking run poor fella. Myrtleford have had a terrible run and if all goes well will get stronger and stronger as B Murray returns from his shoulder, Carey gets fit, Bourke gets a few games under his belt etc.
Its going to interesting i think, few people seem to have the premiership at Yarra already.
To be honest i think Myrtleford has been very stiff with injuries this year. Everytime they look to get full strength they get another couple of injuries. But Myrtleford has great depth. They must have some good players running around in the reserves. " Can anyone comment on there depth" The finals series will be very interesting. But i really think it will be out of Yarra and Myrtleford
Pearce off Jack
12 Jul 2006, 15:33
To be honest i think Myrtleford has been very stiff with injuries this year. Everytime they look to get full strength they get another couple of injuries. But Myrtleford has great depth. They must have some good players running around in the reserves. " Can anyone comment on there depth" The finals series will be very interesting. But i really think it will be out of Yarra and Myrtleford
Spot on Captain Jack! Have had a massive injury list and at one stage had 8 senior players plus another 5 border line players unavailable for about 4-5 weeks as you will see by the drop on the ladder by their 2's!Finally getting a few back and then loose 2 of the best in the league very unlucky.Mcnamara,benstead,nightingale,mark murray,bourke,mercuri,ivone, lewis,mounsey all have senior experience!
Is Hayden the bloke they call Drago or Dracula or something?
barrybogan
12 Jul 2006, 16:45
Is Hayden the bloke they call Drago or Dracula or something?
his nickname is Daigo because he played soccer for a number of years before taking up footy. was pretty handy with the round ball as well i think.
Lavy_Panther
12 Jul 2006, 18:14
Kade Stevens would be leading the Morris by nine votes at this stage.
I agree Lavy Panther.
You are probably a bit biased though as he puts the ball down your throat 10 times a match.
jimbo jones
12 Jul 2006, 18:50
can any of you knowledgeable blokes over there tell me how roachy from the saints is going plays down back is he injured as well and how is his form
jimbo jones
12 Jul 2006, 21:27
also want to know how ex lavington player aaron fang purcell is going for yack is he getting a kick or is he lazy
BonnScott
12 Jul 2006, 22:26
can any of you knowledgeable blokes over there tell me how roachy from the saints is going plays down back is he injured as well and how is his form
From what I ve seen the last couple of seasons Rochey is a handy player. Plays out of a back pocket
roast beef roll
12 Jul 2006, 23:51
also want to know how ex lavington player aaron fang purcell is going for yack is he getting a kick or is he lazy
from reading the local rag "blinky" must be managing to get a kick or 2. generally bobs up for a goal or 5, and prob has a handfull of b.o.g's to his name as well. keep an eye on him when sept rolls around, that's when he cranks up. he'd still be lazy tho!
roast beef roll
13 Jul 2006, 00:05
Kade Stevens would be leading the Morris by nine votes at this stage.
Gee, stevens must have some votes up his sleeve, leading by nine is a bit rich. i hope he has enough to win it, cos i think he's a good player, but blokes like L. Carroll, Maher and anyone of a handful of blokes from yarra, myrt or wodonga would have a fair collection of morris votes as well. Surely there are some blokes in the panthers line up that would be taking there fair share off him? What about Butler, Doherty, and that new bloke hicky?
roast beef roll
13 Jul 2006, 00:10
The club only tells one side of the story. I believe Glenn Joyce's side is very different.
little birdi tells me he was standing up against something he didn't agree with and the powers that be didn't like him doing that! So he's trying to move on, good on him.
Big Fella 37
13 Jul 2006, 15:25
Thats a bit rich sanso!!
id rekon young jay banks would be taking a few votes off him.
i heard you have a keen interest in rugby now days big fella??
....
sharkboy
13 Jul 2006, 21:32
little birdi tells me he was standing up against something he didn't agree with and the powers that be didn't like him doing that! So he's trying to move on, good on him.
Your little birdi knows alot, and I agree good on him.
BonnScott
14 Jul 2006, 13:10
So is anyone gonna spit out what he did nt agree on?
Yaaablett
14 Jul 2006, 13:33
Heard a whisper that Lavington are chasing Mark Alvey as coach for next year.
Pearce off Jack
14 Jul 2006, 14:26
Kade Stevens would be leading the Morris by nine votes at this stage.
How do you come to that conclusion Panther? What facts are your comments based on? Just curious?
roast beef roll
14 Jul 2006, 16:32
How do you come to that conclusion Panther? What facts are your comments based on? Just curious?
I'm on your side POJ, stevens is a class player but leading by nine votes, lets hear some reasons to support such a statement panther.
Yarrawonga boosted by McMillan signing
Paul Daffey
The Age
July 15, 2006
THE June 30 clearance deadline in country football often throws up interesting last-minute signings and it's been no different this season. In the Ovens and Murray Football League, Yarrawonga has fuelled its premiership hopes by signing key forward Marcus McMillan just before the deadline.
McMillan, who is originally from Strathmerton, left Yarrawonga before this season to play with West Adelaide. A fortnight ago, he returned to Yarrawonga and kicked eight goals in his first match back.
The Yarrawonga attack also includes Clinton Runnalls, a former VFL player who was lured to the Pigeons by his cousin, former Richmond rover Craig Ednie. Former Geelong and Hawthorn player Tim Hargreaves leads the competition's goalkicking table with 51 goals from a forward pocket.
Runnalls and Hargreaves, who is 31, are among seven or eight quality players who are rotated through the Yarrawonga midfield. Former Collingwood defender Jason Wild is another. In defence, centre half-back Marc Lonergan was unlucky to miss out on a spot in the Victorian Country squad.
Yarrawonga has won only two Ovens and Murray premierships, in 1959 and '89. Hailing from a town of 6000 (according to the 2001 census), the Pigeons generally find life difficult against clubs from larger towns such as Albury (population 50,000), Wodonga (31,000) and Wangaratta (16,000). This year, however, the Pigeons' biggest challenge is likely to come from the club from a town of only 4300 — Myrtleford.
Myrtleford has won only one Ovens and Murray premiership, in 1970. The Saints last year were on the verge of a fairytale flag, only to lose the grand final when Lavington's Darryn McKimmie kicked a goal after the siren.
Myrtleford this year has been strengthened by the return of former Richmond and Collingwood ruckman Steve McKee, who played junior football with Myrtleford, and today has named former Richmond and North Melbourne player David Bourke for his first match in the Saints guernsey. Bourke kicked four goals in the reserves in his first game for the club last week.
On the debit side, the Saints have been hurt by injuries to captain Brad Murray, a midfielder who last year won the competition's Morris Medal. Murray recently returned from a broken leg only to dislocate his shoulder. He should be out for another month.
Yarrawonga's task today has been eased by Wangaratta Rovers' shocking injury list, while Myrtleford is unlikely to let bottom-placed Wodonga Raiders in for a win like Wangaratta did last week. The match of the round is at Wodonga, where the Bulldogs are to host traditional rival Albury.
Wodonga, the 2004 premier, whose playing coach Jarrod Twitt is in exceptional form in the midfield, has won several close games this year.
Albury, whose playing coach Luke Carroll is also in fine form in the midfield, enjoyed a strong start to the year.
At Lavington, the home team is likely to build on its good fortune from last week, when centre half-forward Tim Sanson, who has been the Lavington playing-coach for eight years, kicked a goal after the siren to give the Panthers victory over Albury. Lavington today should be too strong for North Albury.
At Wangaratta, the home team should be too strong for Corowa-Rutherglen, which has declined since winning premierships in 2000 and 2003, but don't bet on a Wangaratta victory. The Magpies last year were on top of the ladder for much of the season, only to lose the preliminary final. This year they've been wildly inconsistent.
The good news for Wangaratta includes the form of ruckman Dale Carmody, who was captain of this year's interleague team, and the imminent return of former Carlton midfielder Jon McCormick, who has been out for a year following a knee reconstruction.
chopsewie
15 Jul 2006, 21:21
Yarrawonga boosted by McMillan signing
Paul Daffey
The Age
July 15, 2006
THE June 30 clearance deadline in country football often throws up interesting last-minute signings and it's been no different this season. In the Ovens and Murray Football League, Yarrawonga has fuelled its premiership hopes by signing key forward Marcus McMillan just before the deadline.
McMillan, who is originally from Strathmerton, left Yarrawonga before this season to play with West Adelaide. A fortnight ago, he returned to Yarrawonga and kicked eight goals in his first match back.
The Yarrawonga attack also includes Clinton Runnalls, a former VFL player who was lured to the Pigeons by his cousin, former Richmond rover Craig Ednie. Former Geelong and Hawthorn player Tim Hargreaves leads the competition's goalkicking table with 51 goals from a forward pocket.
Runnalls and Hargreaves, who is 31, are among seven or eight quality players who are rotated through the Yarrawonga midfield. Former Collingwood defender Jason Wild is another. In defence, centre half-back Marc Lonergan was unlucky to miss out on a spot in the Victorian Country squad.
Yarrawonga has won only two Ovens and Murray premierships, in 1959 and '89. Hailing from a town of 6000 (according to the 2001 census), the Pigeons generally find life difficult against clubs from larger towns such as Albury (population 50,000), Wodonga (31,000) and Wangaratta (16,000). This year, however, the Pigeons' biggest challenge is likely to come from the club from a town of only 4300 — Myrtleford.
Myrtleford has won only one Ovens and Murray premiership, in 1970. The Saints last year were on the verge of a fairytale flag, only to lose the grand final when Lavington's Darryn McKimmie kicked a goal after the siren.
Myrtleford this year has been strengthened by the return of former Richmond and Collingwood ruckman Steve McKee, who played junior football with Myrtleford, and today has named former Richmond and North Melbourne player David Bourke for his first match in the Saints guernsey. Bourke kicked four goals in the reserves in his first game for the club last week.
On the debit side, the Saints have been hurt by injuries to captain Brad Murray, a midfielder who last year won the competition's Morris Medal. Murray recently returned from a broken leg only to dislocate his shoulder. He should be out for another month.
Yarrawonga's task today has been eased by Wangaratta Rovers' shocking injury list, while Myrtleford is unlikely to let bottom-placed Wodonga Raiders in for a win like Wangaratta did last week. The match of the round is at Wodonga, where the Bulldogs are to host traditional rival Albury.
Wodonga, the 2004 premier, whose playing coach Jarrod Twitt is in exceptional form in the midfield, has won several close games this year.
Albury, whose playing coach Luke Carroll is also in fine form in the midfield, enjoyed a strong start to the year.
At Lavington, the home team is likely to build on its good fortune from last week, when centre half-forward Tim Sanson, who has been the Lavington playing-coach for eight years, kicked a goal after the siren to give the Panthers victory over Albury. Lavington today should be too strong for North Albury.
At Wangaratta, the home team should be too strong for Corowa-Rutherglen, which has declined since winning premierships in 2000 and 2003, but don't bet on a Wangaratta victory. The Magpies last year were on top of the ladder for much of the season, only to lose the preliminary final. This year they've been wildly inconsistent.
The good news for Wangaratta includes the form of ruckman Dale Carmody, who was captain of this year's interleague team, and the imminent return of former Carlton midfielder Jon McCormick, who has been out for a year following a knee reconstruction.Good to see yarra doing well this year .great club and great people. good to see mcmillan return and lonergan fulfilling his potential i hope hargi wins the goalkicking another acheivement to a champion player. Wally Brear is one of the most passionate football personalitys i have ever come across and its people like him who build success. Get to the granny Rudy and myself will be up there for the celebrations quess who GO PIGEONS
harsh, but fair
16 Jul 2006, 00:16
Winners today, Yarrawonga, Albury, Lavington, Corowa-Rutherglen and Myrtleford with David Bourke making a handy debut in a big victory.
The five is set now.
It's just a matter of who finishes third with Wodonga slipping up in the last two weeks and opening the the door for Albury and Lavington.
Couple of big games next week, Albury v Yarrawonga and Lavington v Wodonga.
roast beef roll
16 Jul 2006, 15:35
Good to see yarra doing well this year .great club and great people. good to see mcmillan return and lonergan fulfilling his potential i hope hargi wins the goalkicking another acheivement to a champion player. Wally Brear is one of the most passionate football personalitys i have ever come across and its people like him who build success. Get to the granny Rudy and myself will be up there for the celebrations quess who GO PIGEONS
Sounds like the yarra boys have won it, they're celebrating already!
chopsewie
16 Jul 2006, 20:10
Sounds like the yarra boys have won it, they're celebrating already!just saying for all the hard work the people put in around the place a flag would be well earned . there will be plenty of roast beef rolls with gravy cheese if they win so mark it on the calender and ill shout you one see ya there
roast beef roll
16 Jul 2006, 21:43
just saying for all the hard work the people put in around the place a flag would be well earned . there will be plenty of roast beef rolls with gravy cheese if they win so mark it on the calender and ill shout you one see ya there
fair enough, sounds good, as long as i can get some barbecue sauce on that roll. i reckon the boys from the myrt hills, or should i say melb suburbs, will be hoping that they're celebrating as well. time will tell.
Pearce off Jack
17 Jul 2006, 12:38
fair enough, sounds good, as long as i can get some barbecue sauce on that roll. i reckon the boys from the myrt hills, or should i say melb suburbs, will be hoping that they're celebrating as well. time will tell.
How many Myrtleford boys travel from Melb RBR?
Pearce off Jack
17 Jul 2006, 12:46
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Pretty ordinary effort on the raiders behalf on Saturday,rumour has it that the players bus drove straight through the gate and told the gate attendant
that they were not paying to get in! However thats not surprising i wouldnt want to pay to see them either!
BonnScott
17 Jul 2006, 17:58
fair enough, sounds good, as long as i can get some barbecue sauce on that roll. i reckon the boys from the myrt hills, or should i say melb suburbs, will be hoping that they're celebrating as well. time will tell.
Yarra have more travellers than the Myrt boys RBR.
roast beef roll
17 Jul 2006, 18:17
How many Myrtleford boys travel from Melb RBR?
Honestly i haven't got a clue, but i'm told that if their bus (which would seat about 12) was to break down on any given saturday morning the saints would be in a spot of bother. I'd say 5-8 travellers, could be wrong!
I'm surprised that the pigeons have more than them.
It'd be interesting to know how many players travel up from melb each week across the whole league! Surely most clubs have some.
BonnScott
17 Jul 2006, 19:52
Thats about the right amount of numbers for myrt and from what I can gather all are home town boys except 2.
Yarra have twice as many melbourne blokes and It would be interesting to know their connection to the town.
I did hear that rumour at the footy too POJ and if it s true that is a disgusting way to go about it Raiders. Very ordinary effort and one I think could sum up the culture at that club.
roast beef roll
17 Jul 2006, 20:26
Thats about the right amount of numbers for myrt and from what I can gather all are home town boys except 2.
Yarra have twice as many melbourne blokes and It would be interesting to know their connection to the town.
I did hear that rumour at the footy too POJ and if it s true that is a disgusting way to go about it Raiders. Very ordinary effort and one I think could sum up the culture at that club.
Prob a fair point bout most of the myrt boys being ex locals, obviously employment opportunities are limited in the hills.
That's the first i've heard about the raiders effort, if it's true, i'm sure it will be dealt with within the club.
Not good enough! Good comment on the culture BS
Perhaps 'chopsewie' could give us some info on the connections of the yarra travellers to their area. i think he's a pigeon follower.
chopsewie
17 Jul 2006, 22:42
Prob a fair point bout most of the myrt boys being ex locals, obviously employment opportunities are limited in the hills.
That's the first i've heard about the raiders effort, if it's true, i'm sure it will be dealt with within the club.
Not good enough! Good comment on the culture BS
Perhaps 'chopsewie' could give us some info on the connections of the yarra travellers to their area. i think he's a pigeon follower.have nt been back there in a few years since i played. still keep in contact with a few of them when they come down here.which players are you inquiring about?
Yaaablett
18 Jul 2006, 10:42
Yarra have more travellers than the Myrt boys RBR.
How long does that trip take?
Gotheroos
18 Jul 2006, 12:11
Quote"Yarra have twice as many melbourne blokes and It would be interesting to know their connection to the town."
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
BonnScott
18 Jul 2006, 20:46
Spot on. And thats the only thing Gotheroos.
chopsewie
18 Jul 2006, 21:31
Quote"Yarra have twice as many melbourne blokes and It would be interesting to know their connection to the town."
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$It may of changed since i was there but most of the travellers are from surronding towns and want to better themselves by playing oandm footy same as myrt boys its good to see two tiny towns one and two spots on the ladder. i dare say there would be a few blokes on a good quid but a lot of the home grown boys would be on a pie and a drink in your comp i think it would be the case for a lot of sides. Is there still a salary cap up there ?
Sure there is a salary cap - its how much is in the cheque book - any balance above $0.01 at the end of the season is a bonus!.... :eek:
From memory the salary cap when it finished was about $65,000 pa not including the coach.
Dont dont know if its true or not but i had heard that there a few few clubs that are paying almosts 3 times that figure these days. But they are including the coach in those figures ;)
chopsewie
18 Jul 2006, 22:20
Sure there is a salary cap - its how much is in the cheque book - any balance above $0.01 at the end of the season is a bonus!.... :eek:
From memory the salary cap when it finished was about $65,000 pa not including the coach.
Dont dont know if its true or not but i had heard that there a few few clubs that are paying almosts 3 times that figure these days. But they are including the coach in those figures ;)Well if the clubs have got it why not its only promoting football the better your side goes the more people you get at the games and the more the kids coming through are going to strive to be part of the community side In your comp the people take a lot of pride in there clubs . Competivness is a very healthy thing
roast beef roll
18 Jul 2006, 22:26
It may of changed since i was there but most of the travellers are from surronding towns and want to better themselves by playing oandm footy same as myrt boys its good to see two tiny towns one and two spots on the ladder. i dare say there would be a few blokes on a good quid but a lot of the home grown boys would be on a pie and a drink in your comp i think it would be the case for a lot of sides. Is there still a salary cap up there ?
Cap was scrapped a few years ago, after 04 i think! wasn't working, blokes were being paid extra dollars a number of different ways. obviously cash, Increased salaries if they worked with a sponsor or the club, girlfriend's were being paid $5000 to play netti & i believe 1 bloke was paid with a block of land. it was $80,000 but some clubs were spending well above that and collecting a wooden spoon.
This is speaking bout all clubs in the league.
i agree some of the locals are prob getting bugger all. but some of the higher paid blokes are getting ridiculous amounts of cash. lots at $500+ a game and some would get $1000+. Most will be happy to hold the hand out on pay day, but most are also happy to line up the following season in the same league, but different jumper. They'll only stay if the price is right!
I'd have to say myrt and yarra would be clearly topping the pay lists in 06 judging by the number and quality of players wearing the saints and pigeon jumpers! we'll see what happens in 12 months or 2 years!
cussernaut
18 Jul 2006, 23:31
I did hear that rumour at the footy too POJ and if it s true that is a disgusting way to go about it Raiders. Very ordinary effort and one I think could sum up the culture at that club.
what a load of crap
Here It Is
19 Jul 2006, 00:36
My Top 10 players after round 14.
1. Dale Carmody (Wangaratta) 65
2. Kade Stevens (Lavington) 63
3. Anthony Tucci (Wangaratta Rovers) 61
4. Rhys Fitzpatrick (Myrtleford) 58
5. Calan McClay (Albury) 56
6. Dallas Gallagher (Yarrawonga) 51
7. Matt Witherden (Corowa-Rutherglen) 49
8. Daniel Anglin (Albury) 47
8. Daniel Leslie (North Albury) 47
10. Simon McCormick (Wodonga) 46
10. Lawrence Furlan (Yarrawonga) 46
Honestly i haven't got a clue, but i'm told that if their bus (which would seat about 12) was to break down on any given saturday morning the saints would be in a spot of bother. I'd say 5-8 travellers, could be wrong!
I'm surprised that the pigeons have more than them.
It'd be interesting to know how many players travel up from melb each week across the whole league! Surely most clubs have some.
There are 10 players travelling from Melbourne to play for Myrtleford each week. Bunn, McKee, Fitzpatrick, Cartwright, Bourke, McNamara, T.Purss, Brown, Watson, Peters.
There are also quite a few players that live and work in Albury/Wodonga and travel, probably around the 5-8.
BonnScott
19 Jul 2006, 13:01
what a load of crap
You would nt describe that as an arrogant and disrespectful way to go about your football!?
Gotheroos
19 Jul 2006, 14:31
Spot on. And thats the only thing Gotheroos.
Exactly. And if the salary cap was $65,000 that would only get you 2 Yarra players.
In the mix
19 Jul 2006, 15:07
i agree some of the locals are prob getting bugger all. but some of the higher paid blokes are getting ridiculous amounts of cash. lots at $500+ a game and some would get $1000+. Most will be happy to hold the hand out on pay day, but most are also happy to line up the following season in the same league, but different jumper. They'll only stay if the price is right!
I'd have to say myrt and yarra would be clearly topping the pay lists in 06 judging by the number and quality of players wearing the saints and pigeon jumpers! we'll see what happens in 12 months or 2 years!
I have to agree with you on this one RBR!
There is definitely a lot of these guys getting more than double the amount of $$ they are worth! It must make some of the locals sick and its embarrassing.
They (locals) are the heart and soul and also get the rough end with selection some of the time.
But this is the time of year where rival OM clubs can catch the Yarra's and Myrt's off guard and speak so some of these guys about next year.
I have a few mates who play for Albury OM clubs and I can tell you there is two clubs aleady speaking to three Yarra guys and two from Myrt about 2007, but you watch them howl if they decide to leave!!
Pearce off Jack
19 Jul 2006, 15:52
I have to agree with you on this one RBR!
There is definitely a lot of these guys getting more than double the amount of $$ they are worth! It must make some of the locals sick and its embarrassing.
They (locals) are the heart and soul and also get the rough end with selection some of the time.
But this is the time of year where rival OM clubs can catch the Yarra's and Myrt's off guard and speak so some of these guys about next year.
I have a few mates who play for Albury OM clubs and I can tell you there is two clubs aleady speaking to three Yarra guys and two from Myrt about 2007, but you watch them howl if they decide to leave!!
I think you will find that Myrtlefords pay roll is a lot less than most O&M clubs! There is a lot of home grown talent at the club and most are there to play with their mates! I dont understand what you mean about them howling if they decide to leave?
Great to hear Travis Hodgson is all but over the line with the Hoppers next year.
Who will he bring with him from Myrtleford.
I heard he has a few!
roast beef roll
19 Jul 2006, 18:27
Great to hear Travis Hodgson is all but over the line with the Hoppers next year.
Who will he bring with him from Myrtleford.
I heard he has a few!
the $$$ tree is surely getting bare at myrt, so i guess any1 who's there at the moment and isn't a local would be a chance to head into town particularly if trav got them up there!
Rumour has it, if myrtleford doesn't grab a flag this year, they'll be looking for admission into the o & k league soon, unless the alpine eagles venture went ahead. with close to 20 travellers this year, it can't be sustained for long. take the coach & 15 travellers off the list and they mite struggle for a squad.
Could happen even if they do win it!
BonnScott
19 Jul 2006, 19:56
Great to hear Travis Hodgson is all but over the line with the Hoppers next year.
Who will he bring with him from Myrtleford.
I heard he has a few!
Massive call Scope, papers signed...?
Captain Jack Sparrow
19 Jul 2006, 21:37
Great to hear Travis Hodgson is all but over the line with the Hoppers next year.
Who will he bring with him from Myrtleford.
I heard he has a few!
Sorry Scope to give you the bad news but i hear a Hodgson has already signed. Dunno why you are bagging out the myrt boys. I think it is good to see them at the top of the ladder and hope they carry on with next year aswell.
roast beef roll
19 Jul 2006, 22:44
Sorry Scope to give you the bad news but i hear a Hodgson has already signed. Dunno why you are bagging out the myrt boys. I think it is good to see them at the top of the ladder and hope they carry on with next year aswell.
CJS, I agree its good to see teams like myrtleford and yarra doing well, particularly with the small populations they draw from. It's good for the comp, as for the last 10 or so years the Alb/Wod teams have dominated with the roos jumping in for 2 flags.
All I've been suggesting is that these clubs will struggle to continue to be at the upper end of the comp. If they are able to assemble their current lists within shelling out big $$$, good on them! But i'd suggest it is unlikely.
Most clubs in that situation is most leagues in the country would tend to go through a cycle of boom or bust. They are either scraping the barrel for players (during which time they can save up some cash, but possibly cop a few floggings) or they have talent bursting out of their pockets (Cos the money they've saved is now spent in 1 big hit).
If Myrtleford are in a more financially stable position than i assume, Well done to the club and community.
roast beef roll
19 Jul 2006, 22:50
[quote=Agent]
There are 10 players travelling from Melbourne to play for Myrtleford each week. Bunn, McKee, Fitzpatrick, Cartwright, Bourke, McNamara, T.Purss, Brown, Watson, Peters.
That many, that 12 seater bus i guessed the other day would be nice and cosy! :eek:
Pearce off Jack
20 Jul 2006, 09:48
the $$$ tree is surely getting bare at myrt, so i guess any1 who's there at the moment and isn't a local would be a chance to head into town particularly if trav got them up there!
Rumour has it, if myrtleford doesn't grab a flag this year, they'll be looking for admission into the o & k league soon, unless the alpine eagles venture went ahead. with close to 20 travellers this year, it can't be sustained for long. take the coach & 15 travellers off the list and they mite struggle for a squad.
Could happen even if they do win it!
I wouldnt be to worried about Myrtleford RBR you seem to know very little about the club and assume a lot of things!To say that they are looking for entry into the O&K shows your ignorance! I think that you will find that ALL O&M clubs go through stages and the bottom 5 is proof of that but your not on here bagging those clubs for spending big in the past and then dropping off!!!
Mongoose
20 Jul 2006, 11:28
Great to hear Travis Hodgson is all but over the line with the Hoppers next year.
Who will he bring with him from Myrtleford.
I heard he has a few!
Just shows how little you know and you would probably want to get a new source to get your info off, cause the source that your getting your info off at the moment stinks.....I think you'll find you and your source a way off.
I can't see why anyone from myrt, or any other club would, want to go and play for bunch of green and gold (worst jumpers in the comp by a very long way) parrots like nth albury, and who would want to say that they play for a team called "the hoppers". That whole club wreaks of uglyness.
Mongoose
20 Jul 2006, 11:44
Anyone got any predictions for this week?
Here are mine:
Albury to beat Yarra in a close one
lavington by around four goals over the dogs
the saints easily over corowa
Hoppers over raiders
Rovers by 8 points over magpies
Gotheroos
20 Jul 2006, 13:45
Just shows how little you know and you would probably want to get a new source to get your info off, cause the source that your getting your info off at the moment stinks.....I think you'll find you and your source a way off.
I can't see why anyone from myrt, or any other club would, want to go and play for bunch of green and gold (worst jumpers in the comp by a very long way) parrots like nth albury, and who would want to say that they play for a team called "the hoppers". That whole club wreaks of uglyness.
They are a low team. Won't even go into the oppositions clubrooms afterwards for a drink.