D3 Ammos

[knackers_2]

How is that old cat Paul Edwards going to fair this year in D3. Will kick 100 easy again. Who will stop him? Seen some of those muppets who play fullback for other D3 clubs in the past few years and they will be tearing their hair out. Saw some junkie nicknamed Farmer running around at full back for Old Westbourne. This Farmer bloke couldn't get a kick out of heroin. This bloke was that scared he couldn't stop his own runny faeces running down his legs so how on Earth will he stop this Edwards character. Will Powerhouse make a jump into D2 after this season? Peoples thoughts? By the way I have no alliance for any ammo club down in the cellar grades just saw a few games passing by.

You may have no alliance with any "cellar grade" club, but you seem to have "close ties" with Paul Edwards

[Red Gum]

This bloke was that scared he couldn't stop his own runny faeces running down his legs so how on Earth will he stop this Edwards character.

Always room on the forum for a classy poo joke.

Easy to slag off on blokes when you've got 'no alliance.'

[designerAU]

[quote=oldtimer;6237099]From all reports Old Warrior it is about the equivalent of d2. I know that Bulleen Temp played North Kew this year in a pre season game and it was pretty close.

I saw a few Div 3 SFL games this year and the top eight sides in D2 would smash a Div 3 SFL side. D3 or D4 would be the equivalent to SFL Div 3

GE Saint - You must have been watching the bottom sides in SFL Div 3 if you think that the top eight sides in D2 would [QUOTE] "Smash" a SFL Div 3 team.

Last year's Divvy 3 premiers - Parkmore would have been more than competitve with any D Grade team, Nth Kew and blackrock wouldn't be far away either

[MADDOG17]

D3 ammos is ' F ' grade footy say no more. seen some games around the albert park area. I moved on really quickly. great crowd of a least 10- 15. thats what happens when u dont pay players. If there were guns playing ( not that i seen any ) they would be chasing coin at a better and stronger comp. Also it was like under 10's trying to find boundry and goal umpires to do the seniors and 1 feild umpire. Pretty crap.

[silky_skills]

From all reports Old Warrior it is about the equivalent of d2. I know that Bulleen Temp played North Kew this year in a pre season game and it was pretty close.

No idea as yet how many will come to the merge they are a lot older than us and I know that a number of their players were going to retire anyway.

Are you padding up again and how are the boys from Old Westbourne looking?

Further to Maddog's comments - North Kew haven't paid players for a few years so money won't be an issue.

Bulleen Temp play D1. They had a close game against North Kew in a practice match earlier this year. I think players from both sides were 'rested' as North Kew were short of numbers and Bulleen Temp had a lot of their stars missing.

[Red Gum]

D3 ammos is ' F ' grade footy say no more. seen some games around the albert park area. I moved on really quickly. great crowd of a least 10- 15. thats what happens when u dont pay players. If there were guns playing ( not that i seen any ) they would be chasing coin at a better and stronger comp. Also it was like under 10's trying to find boundry and goal umpires to do the seniors and 1 feild umpire. Pretty crap.


Tool!

Why even contribute to this forum if that's your attitude.

[tezzajw]

Tool!

Why even contribute to this forum if that's your attitude.

Red Gum, who makes you the freaking forum policeman for attitude?

Screw you and your pathetic attitude too, you loser.

[GoalSneak38]

D3 ammos is ' F ' grade footy say no more. seen some games around the albert park area. I moved on really quickly. great crowd of a least 10- 15. thats what happens when u dont pay players. If there were guns playing ( not that i seen any ) they would be chasing coin at a better and stronger comp. Also it was like under 10's trying to find boundry and goal umpires to do the seniors and 1 feild umpire. Pretty crap.
I agree with you mate not much chop at all compared to some of the other stuff I have seen. A grade etc is top notch as I am sure there is coin under the table and of course strong football schools (Scotch etc.)tee up jobs for players too. If you can get coin to play or run around in the D3 ammos I know what I do. Dont get me wrong I'm sure they are great clubs and blokes but the other leagues are much better because as MADDOG17 said players get paid. The power of coin I guess. As for you Red Gum you are a dead set muppet. Someone asked for a comparison and this MADDOG17 bloke gave one. Just because it doesn't agree with you don't go squealing like the pig that you are

[GoalSneak38]

You may have no alliance with any "cellar grade" club, but you seem to have "close ties" with Paul Edwards Mate just saw a game passing and he destroyed it. Never met the bloke or even know where he has played in the past (VFA?????? or other leagues) but was impressed with his skills. He could chase coin easily so I am suprised he is playing lower levels of VAFA. Played a couple of seasons in A grade and quite enjoyed the league so I am not knocking the league as a whole just interested in peoples opinions. If they let people sink a few quiet ones perhaps I would have an alliance

[GoalSneak38]

Red Gum, who makes you the freaking forum policeman for attitude?

Screw you and your pathetic attitude too, you loser.
The blokes a smack addict Tezza so dont waste your time on old mate Red Gum

[Bomber9]

only a few of their quality players get coin. i know that for a fact. coin might not be an issue, but who knows what will happen?

I think you need to check your facts mad dog no player got a cent in the last two seasons and that is a fact.

Not sure on players going with the merge there has been a lot of talk i know of 7-8 that have said def will go and in the kew style the rest will show up in Jan.

[MADDOG17]

Tool!

Why even contribute to this forum if that's your attitude.
was just looking on the ammos forum and couldnt believe u blokes talk this D3 or should i say ' f ' grade up like its quality footy. poo footy and ur a poo bloke.

[Water Bottle Kicker]

"If there were guns playing ( not that i seen any ) they would be chasing coin at a better and stronger comp."

Goal Sneak, you say that you agree with Mad dog, but then you are saying how good this Edwards guy is. Surely if he was that good he "would be chasing coin at a better and stronger comp", because apparently everyone only plays for money these days.

[MADDOG17]

water bottle kicker, that paul edwards bloke is a assitant coach at powerhouse, and i would say he would get some coin. a player of his a ability wouldnt play D3 for nothing, where i reakon he could get 300 plus a game in a another comp. dont know the bloke just been told through work mates.

[Fidel]

[quote=GE Saint;6239849]

GE Saint - You must have been watching the bottom sides in SFL Div 3 if you think that the top eight sides in D2 would [quote] "Smash" a SFL Div 3 team.

Last year's Divvy 3 premiers - Parkmore would have been more than competitve with any D Grade team, Nth Kew and blackrock wouldn't be far away either

I agree with Saint, I saw some Div 3 finals this year, and the standard was below D2 ammos, probably about D3.

[Water Bottle Kicker]

Mad dog, that is fair enough. But to suggest that each team doesnt have 1-5 players who could get money to play but choose not to is just wrong. I have seen blokes running around (not in coaching roles) in D3 that have/could have gotten good money playing country footy but dont want to travel home to play. Agree that the standard isnt top level, but still some handy players in each team.

[Grant Thomas]

So obviously Kew would have to be flag favourites now given that even if they only pick up a few from North Kew, the experience of these guys playing in what we apparently consider a superior comp will get them over the line.

[GoalSneak38]

"If there were guns playing ( not that i seen any ) they would be chasing coin at a better and stronger comp."

Goal Sneak, you say that you agree with Mad dog, but then you are saying how good this Edwards guy is. Surely if he was that good he "would be chasing coin at a better and stronger comp", because apparently everyone only plays for money these days. I dont know why he doesn't. The game I watched for a few quarters this Edwards bloke was in a class of his own. Maybe this MADDOG guy is onto something or perhaps they lined up a job for him. Could go down the road to St. Kilda City for example and get on some good coin for what he does

[tezzajw]

The blokes a smack addict Tezza so dont waste your time on old mate Red Gum

Red Gum the line sniffer? White line fever of a different kind, hey. What a fag, I bet he listens to Guy Sebastian and sucks it all up too.

[MADDOG17]

I dont know why he doesn't. The game I watched for a few quarters this Edwards bloke was in a class of his own. Maybe this MADDOG guy is onto something or perhaps they lined up a job for him. Could go down the road to St. Kilda City for example and get on some good coin for what he does
exactly right GoalSneak, Heard St Kilda city have got plenty of coin down there, much better footy as well. Just wanted to know GoalSneak were u that bloke that played down old scotch a few years ago that they called Goal Sneak, If so gun forward pocket.

[Red Gum]

Red Gum, who makes you the freaking forum policeman for attitude?

Screw you and your pathetic attitude too, you loser.

You're a tool too! Calm down and get a grip on yourself.

[tezzajw]

exactly right GoalSneak, Heard St Kilda city have got plenty of coin down there, much better footy as well. Just wanted to know GoalSneak were u that bloke that played down old scotch a few years ago that they called Goal Sneak, If so gun forward pocket.

I heard a rumour from a mate that GoalSneak38 was and still is a gun, not sure if he moved on from Old Scotch though. It could be the same bloke, Mad Dog. I watched where he ripped one game apart against Old Trinity at home. Awesome display of skills.

[tezzajw]

You're a tool too! Calm down and get a grip on yourself.

Red Gum, you already have a firm grip on yourself. Let go of your little-ego-stick and type with both hands you moron.

[Red Gum]

As for you Red Gum you are a dead set muppet. Someone asked for a comparison and this MADDOG17 bloke gave one. Just because it doesn't agree with you don't go squealing like the pig that you are

I think I'd like to be Fozzy Bear.
I'm not "Squealing" because I disagree. I was trying to point out that getting onto a league forum and slagging off on the league seems a pretty dumb thing to do. The post by maddog reaked of arrogance, as do your posts.

If I had a choice between running around at D3 or chasing coin by going to a club with the likes of you blokes I know which one I'd choose; I've chosen it already.

[Red Gum]

The blokes a smack addict Tezza so dont waste your time on old mate Red Gum

I can't afford to be; I play ammos, remember?

[tezzajw]

I think I'd like to be Fozzy Bear.
I'm not "Squealing" because I disagree. I was trying to point out that getting onto a league forum and slagging off on the league seems a pretty dumb thing to do. The post by maddog reaked of arrogance, as do your posts.

If I had a choice between running around at D3 or chasing coin by going to a club with the likes of you blokes I know which one I'd choose; I've chosen it already.

At least their posts don't reek of stupidity, like your's do.

Stay in D3, because that's as far as your natural talent will ever take you. How do you ever get a touch of the football, when your ball-handling skills only extend to your pants?

[GoalSneak38]

I think I'd like to be Fozzy Bear.
I'm not "Squealing" because I disagree. I was trying to point out that getting onto a league forum and slagging off on the league seems a pretty dumb thing to do. The post by maddog reaked of arrogance, as do your posts.

If I had a choice between running around at D3 or chasing coin by going to a club with the likes of you blokes I know which one I'd choose; I've chosen it already. No decision to make mate. We dont have a womens team so looks like your left warming the bench for the magoos in D3 and when you do get on the capacity crowd of 4 give you a big cheer as they sip bottled water

[tezzajw]

I can't afford to be; I play ammos, remember?

Of course you can afford to be a smack addict, Red Gum, you sell your man-cherry to the highest bidder in the D3 scum suburbs.

[Red Gum]

Red Gum the line sniffer? White line fever of a different kind, hey. What a fag, I bet he listens to Guy Sebastian and sucks it all up too.

Sniffing lines of Smack am I?

[Red Gum]

At least their posts don't reek of stupidity, like your's do.

If I'm so stupid perhaps you could enlighten me. Is it the definition of irony for you to accuse me of stupidity and include "your's" in a sentence?

[MADDOG17]

I heard a rumour from a mate that GoalSneak38 was and still is a gun, not sure if he moved on from Old Scotch though. It could be the same bloke, Mad Dog. I watched where he ripped one game apart against Old Trinity at home. Awesome display of skills.
that bloke could of easy played league footy if he wasnt on the piss every night. he was a freak left footer. loved to know if he still has a kick. I heard about one game kicking 6 in the first. then off for the whole game with a hammy, probably a hangover i reakon.

[Red Gum]

I believe I may have accidently interupted a love triangle between Tezza, Maddog and Goalsneak.

Sorry boys... I'll let you get back to mutual congratulation and the infinitely entertaining discussion of how sh1t you all think this league is.

[MADDOG17]

I believe I may have accidently interupted a love triangle between Tezza, Maddog and Goalsneak.

Sorry boys... I'll let you get back to mutual congratulation and the infinitely entertaining discussion of how sh1t you all think this league is.
It is poo footy mate. love to know what club u r from so we can have a praccy match next year and see how these D3 clubs really go.

[knackers_2]

So obviously Kew would have to be flag favourites now given that even if they only pick up a few from North Kew, the experience of these guys playing in what we apparently consider a superior comp will get them over the line.

Kew's merger may inject a fair few new players, and almost definately a new culture (i.e. playing at the highest level you can, and not stacking the twos as has been alleged) then they should go alright.

On another topic, playing poo footy in crappy D3 grade must nearly be as bad as posting on a forum about that level of footy

[Red Gum]

love to know what club u r from so we can have a praccy match next year and see how these D3 clubs really go.

Read back through my posts. I make no secret of who I am.

[MADDOG17]

Kew's merger may inject a fair few new players, and almost definately a new culture (i.e. playing at the highest level you can, and not stacking the twos as has been alleged) then they should go alright.

On another topic, playing poo footy in crappy D3 grade must nearly be as bad as posting on a forum about that level of footy
please let me know how good u think D3 footy is???

[Red Gum]

Kew's merger may inject a fair few new players, and almost definately a new culture (i.e. playing at the highest level you can, and not stacking the twos as has been alleged) then they should go alright.


Ah the stacking accusations. Hard to find a post about Kew from non-Kew contributor that doesn't mention them.

Will the new team have colours that will avoid the clash with Hawthorn?

[MADDOG17]

Read back through my posts. I make no secret of who I am.
scared to put a challenge??

[Red Gum]

scared to put a challenge??
No, but I'm not really in a position to arrange practice matches. Who do you play for? Perhaps I can mention to our coach that your club's interested. I'd always be keen to test myself against supposedly superior opposition. If we didn't win the game we could at least give a good account of ourselves in the drinking stakes.

[Red Gum]

please let me know how good u think D3 footy is???

I know this wasn't asked of me but...

D3 Footy is competitive Footy. No one's expecting scouts to come down, or to play infront of triple figure crouds but we know what we're capable of and we strive to achieve the best results we can for a club with a proud tradition.

We know everyone on the team is committed for the right reasons and there's no mercenaries. We play for fun and pride... not coin. We don't have delusions of grandeur (with a few notable exceptions), and we've got pride in our team.

[MADDOG17]

No, but I'm not really in a position to arrange practice matches. Who do you play for? Perhaps I can mention to our coach that your club's interested. I'd always be keen to test myself against supposedly superior opposition. If we didn't win the game we could at least give a good account of ourselves in the drinking stakes.
St Kilda city in SFL. whats ur club? want to see how we go against a D3 side

[Red Gum]

St Kilda city in SFL. whats ur club? want to see how we go against a D3 side

WBAFC

Do you wear Saints gear? I might have torn loyalties if I have to play against the red,white and black.

[MADDOG17]

WBAFC

Do you wear Saints gear? I might have torn loyalties if I have to play against the red,white and black.
infact we do. club looking to play finals footy next season.

[Red Gum]

If you're serious I could have a word with the coach and see if he's interested?

[MADDOG17]

If you're serious I could have a word with the coach and see if he's interested?
ha ha early days yet.

[Red Gum]

ha ha early days yet.

Now who's backing out of the challenge? :D

Might be hard to keep calling us poo footy if you can't beat us:eek:

[MADDOG17]

Now who's backing out of the challenge? :D

Might be hard to keep calling us poo footy if you can't beat us:eek:
probably not worth it as we are a divvy 1 club.
dont want u blokes chasing kicks all day.

[Red Gum]

You're probably right. I don't know if we'd have car parking facilities for all the Beamers and Mercs your well paid mates are sure to bring ;-)

[Grant Thomas]

probably not worth it as we are a divvy 1 club.
dont want u blokes chasing kicks all day.

Hey MADDOG, do you think your divvy 1 combine side will beat our combine divvy 3 to 7 side this year?

[MADDOG17]

Hey MADDOG, do you think your divvy 1 combine side will beat our combine divvy 3 to 7 side this year?
this year hey.? dopey prick.
U mean next year.
dont forget we only play in the southern area, not the victorian area.
and also most of the side was c grade players and D1 players. How many D3 players played? Like to see ur D3 people trying play higher grade footy and stronger comps.

[Grant Thomas]

this year hey.? dopey prick.
U mean next year.
dont forget we only play in the southern area, not the victorian area.
and also most of the side was c grade players and D1 players. How many D3 players played? Like to see ur D3 people trying play higher grade footy and stronger comps.

If only fishing was this easy

[oldtimer]

this year hey.? dopey prick.
U mean next year.
dont forget we only play in the southern area, not the victorian area.
and also most of the side was c grade players and D1 players. How many D3 players played? Like to see ur D3 people trying play higher grade footy and stronger comps.


Good to see a guy from a club with a newly employed mercinary coach enjoys our forum.

How is your new coach from Parkmore going to go and is he going to put in as much money at your club as he did there.

Won a premiership with a bucket load of cash, nicks off takes his best players with him and goes to St KIlda City, its only a matter of time before you run out of cash and fall downs the grades

[Nobster72]

:cool: Old Timer lets talk about something thats far more useful to everyone on this forum,do you know more of the finer details concerning the merger between Nth Kew and Kew ammos,would be great if you pass on the info you know and do you think how many of the nth kew boys will go over.

[oldtimer]

:cool: Old Timer lets talk about something thats far more useful to everyone on this forum,do you know more of the finer details concerning the merger between Nth Kew and Kew ammos,would be great if you pass on the info you know and do you think how many of the nth kew boys will go over.


Nobster refer to earlier posts of mine and that is all I know. No idea in regards to North Kew, however, having a get together next week with both clubs and then training week after. Will have a better grasp of the situation once training starts.

[MADDOG17]

Good to see a guy from a club with a newly employed mercinary coach enjoys our forum.

How is your new coach from Parkmore going to go and is he going to put in as much money at your club as he did there.

Won a premiership with a bucket load of cash, nicks off takes his best players with him and goes to St KIlda City, its only a matter of time before you run out of cash and fall downs the grades
better footy than ur D3 crap buddy.
a least we get paid in our league and also people can drink at games not like u cats.
Money gets good players too.

[Old Warrior]

From all reports Old Warrior it is about the equivalent of d2. I know that Bulleen Temp played North Kew this year in a pre season game and it was pretty close.

No idea as yet how many will come to the merge they are a lot older than us and I know that a number of their players were going to retire anyway.

Are you padding up again and how are the boys from Old Westbourne looking?

Further to Maddog's comments - North Kew haven't paid players for a few years so money won't be an issue.

Looks like we've picked up a couple and lost a couple. Still very early days - until we run out on the park in Rd 1 we won't know for sure how we're going to look. Even then, typically the senior team in Rd 1 is a very different side to the one that plays in the last game of the year.

Personally, I'll try and get as fit as I can and make a decision whether I play or not after Xmas.

Are you guys looking to get any of the GF team from a couple of years ago back from OS. I thought there was about half a dozen that were unavailable last year through travel. The boys will be keen to lock horns with Mainsbridge and co again.

[Vulture]

that bloke could of easy played league footy if he wasnt on the piss every night. he was a freak left footer. loved to know if he still has a kick. I heard about one game kicking 6 in the first. then off for the whole game with a hammy, probably a hangover i reakon.

Too bad this bloke also does not have a heart string. As the name suggests, loves to sit in the pocket feeding off everyone elses hard work. Wouldn't want those blonde locks getting messed up.

[GoalSneak38]

Keep my footy past to a minimum thanks guys. Its just that in the past. Not pulling the boots on next year as I'm overseas but thanks for the nice messages whoever you are. Please check your emails as I would love to know how you people know me or my football background

[MADDOG17]

Too bad this bloke also does not have a heart string. As the name suggests, loves to sit in the pocket feeding off everyone elses hard work. Wouldn't want those blonde locks getting messed up.
he was a sniper that goalsneak bloke people say. was told he belted blokes from behind too get the pill. still was a classy player. Was a bit of a wayne Carey at club functions too.

[greengold]

Can someone give me info on a player from Swinnie by the name of Mennen a CHB player i believe!!!!!!

[Turbs23]

The boys will be keen to lock horns with Mainsbridge and co again.
Looks at this stage that Mainsbridge et al are enjoying life overseas and won't be returning just yet, but I think it's still up in the air a bit. One of those wait and see type things.

[Grant Thomas]

Does anyone know when the draw comes out?

[quasimodo]

Not sure about the draw Thommo (usually before Xmas)

But did anyone else hear the rumour that The Gryphons have signed a new coach? (with links to Hampton Rovers).

[Dirk Diggler]

sammy hill is gonna play for west brunny magpies this year

[patty O'furnicha]

sammy hill is gonna play for west brunny magpies this year

Sam Hill from Rochester? Whats his ties with west brunnie and is he a sure thing?

[knackers_2]

sammy hill is gonna play for west brunny magpies this year

As Rod Flanders once said: "Is your source reliable?"

[Red Gum]

sammy hill is gonna play for west brunny magpies this year

Too many Sams at West Brunnie already... Hope he doesn't have a beard.

You're a big bright shining star

[rhino49]

heard a whisper yesterday that richmond have pick up a number of quality players from Old Westbourne, one that def going over is ben 'coxy' lennon, gun midfielder/forward i believe.

[knackers_2]

heard a whisper yesterday that richmond have pick up a number of quality players from Old Westbourne, one that def going over is ben 'coxy' lennon, gun midfeilder/forward i believe.

What takes a gun midfielder from a team that has been on the cusp of success for ages to a team that has been on the brink of collapse for a while?

I could see the OW boys sticking together, even if it was at another club

[Flanker]

Ivan/assum have a few holes to fill with captain Harris and 2 of his mates heading to the Reds.

[Grant Thomas]

Any info to share from Monday night Oldtimer?

Does it look like many of the boys are going to make the switch across?

[oldtimer]

Any info to share from Monday night Oldtimer?

Does it look like many of the boys are going to make the switch across?


Thomo, 33 - 35 turned up Monday with 9 from North Kew. At the moment it is all an unknown. Committee was only decided last Monday night, still have jumpers and name to decide in coming weeks.

Will get a better indication in next couple of weeks of numbers, however, most guys will turn up in late Jan, early Feb if they are going to play.

At the moment we are keeping all senior players from last year (kew), unlike at the end of 05' when we lost at least 10 senior players to retirement or overseas.

[Grant Thomas]

I notice a few sides are back training now. has anyone got some updates as to numbers and any big gains?

[The Tiger's Nuts]

Good numbers last night, half a dozen new boys who should make a positive contribution. It was our first run with a new assistant coach - initial impressions very good, we'll see how he pans out!

Tigernuts trains hard. Right now he is a very sore and sorry pair of furry clackers. Starting to harbour regrets about the pies'n'pizza diet since finals.

Tigernuts

[Red Gum]

Tigernuts trains hard. Right now he is a very sore and sorry pair of furry clackers. Starting to harbour regrets about the pies'n'pizza diet since finals.

Tigernuts

Tigernuts talks about himself in the third person.

Redgum hates when people talk about themselves in the third person.

[Old Warrior]

Tigernuts talks about himself in the third person.

Redgum hates when people talk about themselves in the third person.

Who's coaching West Brunswick this year Red Gum? Gussie stepped down at the end of last season, didn't he?

[Grant Thomas]

Who's coaching West Brunswick this year Red Gum? Gussie stepped down at the end of last season, didn't he?


Didn't they get someone from Ivanhoe?

[stormer76]

Thomo, 33 - 35 turned up Monday with 9 from North Kew. At the moment it is all an unknown. Committee was only decided last Monday night, still have jumpers and name to decide in coming weeks.

Will get a better indication in next couple of weeks of numbers, however, most guys will turn up in late Jan, early Feb if they are going to play.

At the moment we are keeping all senior players from last year (kew), unlike at the end of 05' when we lost at least 10 senior players to retirement or overseas.
Old timer, Is last years coach, Craig Horne staying?, and if so is he training and how is he looking fitness wise?

[MADDOG17]

powerhouse could be in a bit of strife. heard some of there ex south yarra players going back to there old club. looking for coin id reakon. if true, it will be a big loss of good players.

[oldtimer]

Old timer, Is last years coach, Craig Horne staying?, and if so is he training and how is he looking fitness wise?

Richard Peoples is coaching West Brun - ex Ivanhoe Pres and reserves coach.

Horne is playing, fitter than ever. Is assistant coach in 07"

[Grant Thomas]

Richard Peoples is coaching West Brun - ex Ivanhoe Pres and reserves coach.

Horne is playing, fitter than ever. Is assistant coach in 07"

Any Ivanhoe blokes going across with the ex pres?

Wasn't Horne rumoured to be going else where? DV I think.

[Fiery Hawk]

Any news on how the Crazy Hawks are going at the moment?

[Red Gum]

Richard Peoples is coaching West Brun - ex Ivanhoe Pres and reserves coach.

Your info is on the money oldtimer.

We've had a few semi-formal sessions around Prinny Park and signs seem good at this early stage. All familiar faces so far but we'll probably see developments after Christmas. Many of the young Uni boys from last year are sticking around which is a good sign for the club.

[quasimodo]

2007 draw is interesting Ladies & Gentlemen:

9 December, 2006
2007 FIXTURES

D3 SECTION


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10V4
9V7
6V9
8V6
5V8
7V5
5V6
10V5
9V10
8V9
10V8
7V8
10V7
6V7
10V6









10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18









1/7
8/7
15/7
22/7
29/7
5/8
12/8
19/8
26/8









10V1
1V9
8V1
1V7
6V1
1V5
4V1
1V3
2V1
9V2
2V8
7V2
2V6
5V2
2V4
3V2
10V2
3V9
8V3
3V7
6V3
3V5
4V3
10V3
5V9
9V4
4V8
7V4
4V6
5V4
4V10
7V9
9V6
6V8
8V5
5V7
6V5
5V10
10V9
9V8
8V10
8V7
7V10
7V6
6V10


NOTES

JUNE 9/10 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY (NO MATCHES)

JULY 14/15 A/B/C/U19(1)&(2) – BYE WEEKEND
A & B FINALS SEPTEMBER 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23
C & U19 (1&2) FINALS SEPTEMBER 1/2, 8/9, 16/17
D1-D3 & U19 FINALS AUGUST 25/26, SEPTEMBER 1/2, 8/9
D4 FINALS AUGUST 25, SEPTEMBER 1/2, 8/9, 16/17
CLUB XVIII FINALS AUGUST 11/12, 19 & 26



TEAMS

1. ELSTERNWICK
2. MONASH GRYPHONS
3. KEW
4. OLD WESTBOURNE
5. IVANHOE ASSUMPTION
6. LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
7. WEST BRUNSWICK
8. POWER HOUSE
9. HAWTHORN
10. SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY

[oldtimer]

2007 draw is interesting Ladies & Gentlemen:

9 December, 2006

2007 FIXTURES

D3 SECTION





1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9









22/4
29/4
6/5
13/5
20/5
27/5
3/6
17/6
24/6









1V10
9V1
1V8
7V1
1V6
5V1
1V4
3V1
1V2
2V9
8V2
2V7
6V2
2V5
4V2
2V3
2V10
9V3
3V8
7V3
3V6
5V3
3V4
3V10
9V5
4V9
8V4
4V7
6V4
4V5
10V4
9V7
6V9
8V6
5V8
7V5
5V6
10V5
9V10
8V9
10V8
7V8
10V7
6V7
10V6









10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18









1/7
8/7
15/7
22/7
29/7
5/8
12/8
19/8
26/8









10V1
1V9
8V1
1V7
6V1
1V5
4V1
1V3
2V1
9V2
2V8
7V2
2V6
5V2
2V4
3V2
10V2
3V9
8V3
3V7
6V3
3V5
4V3
10V3
5V9
9V4
4V8
7V4
4V6
5V4
4V10
7V9
9V6
6V8
8V5
5V7
6V5
5V10
10V9
9V8
8V10
8V7
7V10
7V6
6V10




NOTES

JUNE 9/10 QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY (NO MATCHES)

JULY 14/15 A/B/C/U19(1)&(2) – BYE WEEKEND
A & B FINALS SEPTEMBER 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23
C & U19 (1&2) FINALS SEPTEMBER 1/2, 8/9, 16/17
D1-D3 & U19 FINALS AUGUST 25/26, SEPTEMBER 1/2, 8/9
D4 FINALS AUGUST 25, SEPTEMBER 1/2, 8/9, 16/17
CLUB XVIII FINALS AUGUST 11/12, 19 & 26



TEAMS

1. ELSTERNWICK
2. MONASH GRYPHONS
3. KEW
4. OLD WESTBOURNE
5. IVANHOE ASSUMPTION
6. LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
7. WEST BRUNSWICK
8. POWER HOUSE
9. HAWTHORN
10. SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY



Who plays who first round. The way I read is that 2 v 9 and 3 v 9 in the first week which would be hard for Hawthorn. Should it be 2 v 9 and 3 v 8.

[Red Gum]

Who plays who first round. The way I read is that 2 v 9 and 3 v 9 in the first week which would be hard for Hawthorn. Should it be 2 v 9 and 3 v 8.


I've tried to figure it out. You make a good point about the first round and it's a recurring problem. I've put the first half of the year together but there's a bit of guesswork and the dates are uncertain. This draw is largely guesswork but is drawn from the information provided in the above posts. You'll see there's some anomolies in terms of home and away sequences for some teams (esp. OW and LaTrobe) which means I've probably stuffed up somewhere along the line.

22/4
EkVSb
MgVHw
KwVPh
OwVWb
IvVLt

29/4
HwVEk
PhVMg
WbVKw
SbVLt
OwVIv

6/5
EkVPh
MgVWb
KwVLt
OwVHw
SbVIv

13/5
WbVEk
LtVMg
IvVKw
PhVOw
HwVSb

20/5
EkVLt
MgVIv
KwVOw
HwVWb
SbVPh

27/5
IvVEk
OwVMg
KwVSb
LtVHw
WbVPh

3/6
EkVOw
MgVKw
HwVIv
SbVWb
PhVLt

17/6
KwVEk
MgVSb
PhVHw
LtVOw
WbVIv


24/6
EkVMg
HwVKw
SbVOw
LtVWb
IvVPh


I hope this is at least a little easier to understand than the previous format.

[patty O'furnicha]

http://www.sportingpulse.com/nf/rpt_fixture.cgi?fixture_type=2&client=1-3232-0-49979-0&pool=-1 (http://www.sportingpulse.com/nf/rpt_fixture.cgi?fixture_type=2&client=1-3232-0-49979-0&pool=-1)

go to the above web address for the full fixture for 07

[Old Warrior]

This thread’s been pretty slow lately so I thought I’d go out on a limb and make some ladder predictions for the upcoming season. Ladder positions at the end of the home and away season:

1st. Latrobe Uni. Probably shouldn’t have come down a grade by all reports after their reserves winning a flag. Will hardly lose a game at home and are generally one of the younger and fitter sides going around.

2nd. Powerhouse. Had a lot of injuries last year but were able to pull it all together at the right time of the year. Have heard that recruiting is going okay and Edwards will kick a few again.

3rd. Old Westbourne. Have picked up some good recruits but lost a couple of promising youngsters to local money clubs. Will improve under second year coach Fab Gatti.

4th. West Brunswick. Always pick up good new players. Have the reigning B&F (although I heard E’wick were in his ear on presentation night) and are always thereabouts.

5th. Elsternwick. A lot revolves around three or four standout players that are all getting on in age. Anytime Jack Neill plays for them they are tough to beat. Will not lose many on the postage stamp.

6th. Kew/Nth Kew. Big unknown about the merged team. How many players from Nth Kew are coming across and are they any good? Always have quality players but can they become a quality team?

7th. Hawthorn. Never played against them but by all reports are just about the most hated team in the lower grades. Will struggle with the jump in grades, expect to win six or seven games.

8th. Ivanhoe/Assumption. A club on the way down. Will just win enough games to avoid relegation. Their main avenue to goals is gone and apparently he has taken a few with him.

9th. Monash. If a couple of the boys running around in the earlier game decided to play at 2pm they would finish higher but this is relegation year for the Gryphons. May still cause the odd surprise at home.

10th. Swinburne. Everyone predicted the wooden spoon for the Razorbacks in 06 but I think we were a year too early. Their good players are getting on and they will struggle unless they pick up another 6-8 good senior players and retain the senior list from last year.

Happy for others to have a go at this early stage, I could be completely wrong.

[damo03]

I wouldn't say Hawthorn is the most hated club. how can you hate the family club.

[knackers_2]

1st. Latrobe Uni. Will hardly lose a game at home and are generally one of the younger and fitter sides going around.
Spot on with their home ground advantage. Not sure if they'll cruise all the way through with uni players going walkabout - but should be pretty good come finals time.

2nd. Powerhouse.
No idea how they are going.

3rd. Old Westbourne. Have picked up some good recruits but lost a couple of promising youngsters to local money clubs.
They are/were a pretty close knit bunch of youngsters - if too many have gone for coin, many more may follow. Any ideas who has gone?

4th. West Brunswick. Have the reigning B&F (although I heard E’wick were in his ear on presentation night) and are always thereabouts.
Not sure who would leave WB for EW - but you never know.

5th. Elsternwick. A lot revolves around three or four standout players that are all getting on in age. Anytime Jack Neill plays for them they are tough to beat. Will not lose many on the postage stamp.
Their engine room would be getting on. Is JN the 9 foot ruckman? When he's not injured he lifts the whole team 100%

6th. Kew/Nth Kew. Big unknown about the merged team.
Like Monash, if their good players decided to pull their fingers out and earn a bit of a sleep in who knows what could happen. Mixed news so far about the merger results, but it's early days yet. Potentially a lot better than 6th.... Potentially.

7th. Hawthorn. Never played against them but by all reports are just about the most hated team in the lower grades.
No arguments from this corner about their lack of popularity.


8th. Ivanhoe/Assumption. A club on the way down. Will just win enough games to avoid relegation.
Would be devastating to drop 2 years in a row - how many have they already lost, and are many likely to go to West Bruns with their new coach?


9th. Monash. If a couple of the boys running around in the earlier game decided to play at 2pm they would finish higher but this is relegation year for the Gryphons. May still cause the odd surprise at home.
The most geometrically bizarre ground in D3. Not every team has a cartographer/geospatial scientist in their line up, so they'll definately have a few upsets in Caulfield.

10th. Swinburne. Their good players are getting on and they will struggle unless they pick up another 6-8 good senior players and retain the senior list from last year.
Those 6-8 good players have been "getting on" in years for a while now, if the baton isn't handed over soon there could be a few tough years ahead.

Happy for others to have a go at this early stage, I could be completely wrong.

If you are completely wrong Warrior, I am as well. Refer to comments in Bold, above.

[Grant Thomas]

Good Analysis Old Warrior. Here is my prediction.

1. Elsternwick: Should have gone up last and will do so this year.
2. West Brunswick: Couldn't imagine their B&F winner going anywhere. Also Sammy Hille on board can only make them stronger.
3. Kew: Secod half of the year was much better and whatever they get from North will only be a bonus.
4. Ivanhoe: I doubt many will be going with last years coach.
5. Old Westbourne: Would have had them in the 4 if not for the rumour of losing some of the kids.
6. La Trobe: To many comings and goings from the Uni kids.

7,8,9 & 10 doesn't matter

[Old Warrior]

Good Analysis Old Warrior. Here is my prediction.

1. Elsternwick: Should have gone up last and will do so this year.
2. West Brunswick: Couldn't imagine their B&F winner going anywhere. Also Sammy Hille on board can only make them stronger.
3. Kew: Secod half of the year was much better and whatever they get from North will only be a bonus.
4. Ivanhoe: I doubt many will be going with last years coach.
5. Old Westbourne: Would have had them in the 4 if not for the rumour of losing some of the kids.
6. La Trobe: To many comings and goings from the Uni kids.

7,8,9 & 10 doesn't matter

A bit unfair on Bentleigh and South saying that E'wick should have gone up last year Grant. Do E'wick look like picking up anyone else?

Also, who is Sammy Hill? I saw his name mentioned a couple of pages back as well. Is he definitely playing for WB?

[Turbs23]

Way to early to predict anything. Mostly just rehashed BS from season 06 &or crap from other forums.
Too much can change between Christmas and the start of the season, esp seeing as most recruiting is done during this time.

[Old Warrior]

Way to early to predict anything. Mostly just rehashed BS from season 06 &or crap from other forums.
Too much can change between Christmas and the start of the season, esp seeing as most recruiting is done during this time.

In all fairness Turbo, if most of your recruiting is done between xmas and the start of the season then you can write the year off. I would think most sides (barring the uni teams who have a very high turnover of players) have a fair idea of how they're looking now for the upcoming season. Granted, it is early though and most clubs are playing their cards close to their chest.

[knackers_2]

Way to early to predict anything. Mostly just rehashed BS from season 06 &or crap from other forums.
Too much can change between Christmas and the start of the season, esp seeing as most recruiting is done during this time.

I agree with Turbo in that a lot goes on at the start of the year. There would be plenty of D3 players who aren't that keen pre-January, but then get itchy feet when the season looms. All the same, what does it matter to throw your hat in the ring with a ladder prediction? Most people weren't far off the mark early in 2006. I'm no Nostradamus, but you aren't Erin Brockovich either.

[Red Gum]

I've tried to figure it out...



I hope this is at least a little easier to understand than the previous format.

I got round one right (except for the date) after that it all went to sh1t.

[Red Gum]

Finalists:

Elsternwick: Were good last year, have a big home ground advantage, and probably still holding a grudge about not being in the big game last year.

WB: Look like holding onto most of their key players. Highly unlikely there'll be defections to Wicks. Should consolidate on the efforts from the last two seasons and be well in the hunt.

LaTrobe: From all reports a quick young team which may worry a few of the aging lists in the league. Few players will worry about having dropped a league, but they may struggle during exams etc... Should give the finals a fair shake if they get there.

Powerhouse: Apparently in a good position to build on last year's success and will hit the season with confidence. If they can maintain some momentum they'll be a thorn in the side of OW.

Midtable:

Old Westbourne: Probably be there or thereabouts again but the league's shaping up as more even than last year and I doubt there'll be games like those against St Mary's and UHSVU last year. If they're losing kids to cash they may not improve on last year's agonising miss.

Kew: Hard to judge a team that's been through the merger process. I'm putting them dead centre as a bit of a safety measure. They seem to have the depth, as shown by their 2s results, but need to convert that to the later game.

Ivanhoe: Have been in a bit of a free fall in recent years but should do enough to keep themselves out of relegation danger.

Relegation danger:

Hawthorn: Unknowns and unheralded (and apparently unliked). I've heard that their ground is tiny, which won't worry Wicks but may be enough to keep them from the bottom two.

Monash: Some quality going around at Monash... but it's going around too early. May face the same problems come exam time as LaTrobe but have a smaller student base to draw from. May be able to save themselves at the selection table and the unusual ground won't do them any harm.

Swinburne: Will struggle but won't be the easybeats that held up the ladder last year. No doubt will steel themselves for a fight and may be a difficult prospect at times but the length of the season will mean they're found out.


As to the order within the groups I'll leave that till after xmas.

[The Tiger's Nuts]

Hawthorn: Unknowns and unheralded (and apparently unliked). I've heard that their ground is tiny

Not that wide, but one of the longest in VAFA. I watched a game there this year. You need a telescope to see the blokes at the other end.

Just checked in google earth - not accurate to inches but near enough.

Glenferrie Oval 165m x 105m

Sportscover Arena 150m x 130m

Old Westbourne 145m x 115m

Elsternwick 135m x 100m

East Caulfield 145m x 105m

Interesting!

Tigernuts

[vegemite]

Not that wide, but one of the longest in VAFA. I watched a game there this year. You need a telescope to see the blokes at the other end.

Just checked in google earth - not accurate to inches but near enough.

Glenferrie Oval 165m x 105m

Sportscover Arena 150m x 130m

Old Westbourne 145m x 115m

Elsternwick 135m x 100m

East Caulfield 145m x 105m


Interesting!

Tigernuts

TigerNuts,
I think you'll find that Hawthorn are back at Rathmines Reserve which is a small ground.

[The Tiger's Nuts]

TigerNuts,
I think you'll find that Hawthorn are back at Rathmines Reserve which is a small ground.

Ah! Thank you for that. Make that 145m x 100m ...

Tigernuts