Ballarat Football League

[bearsboy]

You maybe suprised Bears Boy. His presentation to Sunbury a few years back was very good for a man with a limited IQ. If Marcus left as well as Jordy, Fitzy, McKenzie and others you would need someone that could get a lot of very good players in order to stay near the top. My money is on Marcus staying but don't right off the chance you and Serge will be arm in arm singing the theme song next year.I just think he has potted the club and players for to long.
I'm not sure he would be well enough respected around the club.


The only way Serge will be there next year is if you become president !

[19th Man]

Maybe Kings Army can shed some light on the coaching plans that Gisborne have in place for next year regarding a certain little man by the name of Mark Power? I have it from what i would regard as a super source that he has already approached a large portion of the Riddell playing group (all of whom work for him) and told them that they will be playing at Gisborne or they will be finding work elsewhere (much in the same trend of his older brother). Just wouldn't mind a clarification on the issue seeings that Serge lives in the area. I have personally heard him say that he hates Gisborne however his brother said every week at Darley that he hated Sunbury more than he hated anything but even he went back... How much does money talk? or how much of what they say can be believed? Fill us in fat boy.


Now Chief, no need to be name calling, when your good self was once a tubby little fellow. One could only imagine 12 hrs in front of your PC at work, eating donuts wouldn't help the situation either.

[Ess Kay Warne]

Crucial game this week between South and Sunba. Both teams struggling for form and need to find some before finals.
Maybe teams 3 - 6 are just making up the numbers.

[great man]

Maybe Kings Army can shed some light on the coaching plans that Gisborne have in place for next year regarding a certain little man by the name of Mark Power? I have it from what i would regard as a super source that he has already approached a large portion of the Riddell playing group (all of whom work for him) and told them that they will be playing at Gisborne or they will be finding work elsewhere (much in the same trend of his older brother). Just wouldn't mind a clarification on the issue seeings that Serge lives in the area. I have personally heard him say that he hates Gisborne however his brother said every week at Darley that he hated Sunbury more than he hated anything but even he went back... How much does money talk? or how much of what they say can be believed? Fill us in fat boy.


Now Chief, no need to be name calling, when your good self was once a tubby little fellow. One could only imagine 12 hrs in front of your PC at work, eating donuts wouldn't help the situation either.
Is he a computer nerd?

[Morning Herald]

Now the Chief has another minor grumble this week about something that appeared in our local paper. Let me start by saying that i really rate Tyson Shea as a footballer and as a bloke seeings he is captain of the club and is on track to win his third club b&f. I think the Marsh are heading in the right direction by putting a good local kid at the helm and trying to make it look like they are building a local side around a good local kid.

My gripe is with big, fat, overweight Dion Miles saying the following- "the kids a freak, he's an absolute sensation... Tyson has collected 101 disposals in two weeks". Okay Dion how is the kid a freak? The answer is- he isn't!!! He is a good player at best. If he was at Darley, East, Redan or Sunba then he wouldn't be in the top 4 players on the list and suffice to say i dont think he would even be in Darleys starting midfield. That being said, imagine if one of these clubs came out and said how the 4th best player on their list was an absolute freak or a sensation??? it would be as laughable as your passage. As for the stats count, well how reliable is the stats keeper, how effective were the possessions, how many chip kicks were delivered in the process so Tyson received the handball back and lastly why has Tyson never had a kick against us?

Credit where credit is due, Tyson is good but good is where it ends. I think we would have 8-10 players that if they played at the Marsh in the past 3 years would have won 3 b&f's. You are just putting pressure on a kid that already is the town laughing stock because of the product he markets. I also remember one day when Pete Larson got 36 possessions at Darley Park against us and none of them were forward of the centre and none of them went further than 30 metres. My solution to this issue would be take the win against South as a positive and move forward to next year in the hope of playing finals again. Don't make comparisons in the paper about your win comapared to how Darley played against South because you are 1000 points behind us at the minute. Stop putting pressure on the only shining light you have at your club and lastly stop getting Rita Hehir to do your stats and telling her that Tyson Shea is Harjar...
I seen thet articl myself CHIEF and it was laughable,Tyson is an ok player and he would be first to admit he is no superstar. Its a great effort to win 2 b&f awards and be heading for 3 i hope he wins 8. but he is playing in a 2s football side. For Miles to come out and say he gets tagged everyweek was the funniest part, as i dont know any side that goes out and tags a player from the opposition side that has won 7 games in 4 years. But good on miles for encouraging his young blokes. Maybe east will let Hutchy sniff Tysons ass this week. I doubt it!

[howzat]

This is my exact train of thought however i am swaying with my opinion due to the source that i received this from. I am not saying it is sign sealed because i am yet to get 100% of the details but there is definately some strong signs there. His best mate is chairman of selectors, chief stats taker and town joke remember!!! If Barham wanted it then you would assume he should walk straight in but stranger things have happenedkings done the stats a coupla times at gissy and nothing else

[pickman]

Now the Chief has another minor grumble this week about something that appeared in our local paper. Let me start by saying that i really rate Tyson Shea as a footballer and as a bloke seeings he is captain of the club and is on track to win his third club b&f. I think the Marsh are heading in the right direction by putting a good local kid at the helm and trying to make it look like they are building a local side around a good local kid.

My gripe is with big, fat, overweight Dion Miles saying the following- "the kids a freak, he's an absolute sensation... Tyson has collected 101 disposals in two weeks". Okay Dion how is the kid a freak? The answer is- he isn't!!! He is a good player at best. If he was at Darley, East, Redan or Sunba then he wouldn't be in the top 4 players on the list and suffice to say i dont think he would even be in Darleys starting midfield. That being said, imagine if one of these clubs came out and said how the 4th best player on their list was an absolute freak or a sensation??? it would be as laughable as your passage. As for the stats count, well how reliable is the stats keeper, how effective were the possessions, how many chip kicks were delivered in the process so Tyson received the handball back and lastly why has Tyson never had a kick against us?

Credit where credit is due, Tyson is good but good is where it ends. I think we would have 8-10 players that if they played at the Marsh in the past 3 years would have won 3 b&f's. You are just putting pressure on a kid that already is the town laughing stock because of the product he markets. I also remember one day when Pete Larson got 36 possessions at Darley Park against us and none of them were forward of the centre and none of them went further than 30 metres. My solution to this issue would be take the win against South as a positive and move forward to next year in the hope of playing finals again. Don't make comparisons in the paper about your win comapared to how Darley played against South because you are 1000 points behind us at the minute. Stop putting pressure on the only shining light you have at your club and lastly stop getting Rita Hehir to do your stats and telling her that Tyson Shea is Harjar...

You've hit the nail on the head there chief. Tyson Shea is a good player, maybe borderline very good player but no way would you put him in the "superstar freak" category. Don't see as much as the Marsh as I do the other sides but I've yet to see young Tyson put in a BOG performance yet.

That said I'm sure the 10 other sides that in the league would happily squeeze into their line.

Now chief, I've just noticed you've managed to post a lengthy thread without one mention of Brad Miller! Good work :p

[wceagles]

kings done the stats a coupla times at gissy and nothing else
you'd know vernon!!

[wceagles]

Riddell has met with him to take over from Scooter next year. Saying that Power would prefer to coach Gisborne. Better league and more professional club. No problems getting over is playing hatred for Gisborne. That went a long time ago. It would be like someone leaving Darley to coach Daylesford or someone leaving Darley to coach Melton South! There would be a few players that would follow - the Lobbs, Carriss, Robertson, Kega and maybe even Tim Mc to strenthgen the 2's.

Would be surprised if he went back to Sunbury but who knows - you got it right when you mentioned Libba won't see the 2nd year of his contract.
settle down khoder nasser,next thing you know you'll have turned muslim and have the lobbs,carriss and co playing rugby union in france.
just concentrate on getting your premiership multi over the line!!

[Kings Army]

settle down khoder nasser,next thing you know you'll have turned muslim and have the lobbs,carriss and co playing rugby union in france.
just concentrate on getting your premiership multi over the line!!

Darley are into $1.55 Gis into $1.80. Happy to have them at $4.50 the double. Won't get those odds again. Winner winner chicken dinner.

[the runner]

Darley are into $1.55 Gis into $1.80. Happy to have them at $4.50 the double. Won't get those odds again. Winner winner chicken dinner.With the home and away season over
Who's everyone's tip for the flag and the henderson.

[MaNNiX]

With the home and away season over
Who's everyone's tip for the flag and the henderson.

don't feed the lions

[pickman]

don't feed the lions

I'm a neutral but I've have to agree with what the Darley crew will say.

Premiers: Darley (the best and most even team in the comp)
Henderson Medal: Brad Miller (Darley)

[GREENMAN]

Can anyone confirm the rumours about Sunburys coaching changes for 2009......whisper is that Mark Johnson comming back to thew club......and the seconds coach...heard a whisper he has joined me and others in the sacked coaches club?? True or False

[thataboystinga]

Can anyone confirm the rumours about Sunburys coaching changes for 2009......whisper is that Mark Johnson comming back to thew club......and the seconds coach...heard a whisper he has joined me and others in the sacked coaches club?? True or False
can confirm that pt wont be coaching!possibly more recruits for moama,what do you think greenman

[Vineyard]

Ballarat to see finals action as Swans swoop, Lions roar


25/08/2008 1:17:00 AM
A SENIOR football final will be played in Ballarat next weekend after the Ballarat Swans pinched fourth position on the ladder on Saturday. And the Swans have Sunbury to thank for it.
The Ballarat Football League's eastern-most team saved the city of Ballarat from a weekend devoid of a BFL final, the Lions knocking Melton South out of the top four at the Melton Recreation Reserve.
The Panthers will now have to travel to Dahlsens Park in Alfredton for a sudden death elimination final next Saturday.
Sunbury's reward for beating Melton South is an elimination final at Clarke Oval on Sunday against Lake Wendouree, while the league's two best-performed teams - Darley and East Point - will meet in a qualifying final at Darley Park on Saturday.
Melton South co-coach Troy Scoble was only marginally disappointed the Panthers would not be playing at home in the first weekend of finals. The greater disappointment out of the loss to Sunbury was giving up third position on the ladder.
"We would love to have played a home final simply to play at home but, from a playing perspective, I think we play better now on a larger ground like Alfredton than a smaller one," Scoble said. "We've got some big targets up forward, as most supporters know, and on the smaller ground opposition teams tend to flood back on them.
"The home final stuff is a bit of a myth. If you are good enough the home ground makes no difference.
"The main disappointment is not finishing third and now missing out on what's possibly the second easiest run into finals."
The Melton South versus Sunbury match and the Ballarat versus Lake Wendouree match were carbon copies of one another in that the team that made the most of its chances beat the team that controlled most of the play.
Melton South and Lake Wendouree squandered set shots on goal during the final term (the Lakers kicked five behinds in a row at one point).
The Panthers and the Lakers would have left frustrated but knowing, but for better finishing, they are good enough to win a first final.
"A lot of guys got a reminder that we can play well under finals pressure," Scoble said.
"The game yesterday could have gone either way but for not executing our game plan in the last few minutes, missing five set shots.
"It was played like a final and it was the best game we've played for some time. The positive is the match was exactly the tune-up we needed."
Melton South and Lake Wendouree exchange opponents next weekend.
Scoble said it was not necessarily a bad thing the Panthers would be playing the Swans rather than the Lakers in their first final. "We've developed a bit of history with Ballarat with our draw against them last year and losing a very close final," Scoble said. "I think our boys would love to have another crack at Ballarat in a final."

[Vineyard]

Finals Arrangements - Week 1 OptusWorld Finals series

The RegionalOne Ballarat Football & Netball League would like to announce the following arrangements for Week 1 of the OptusWorld Finals Series -

Saturday 30th August 2008
Qualifying Finals ? Darley Park
Seniors
Darley V East Point
Reserves
East Point v Redan
Under 18.5?s
East Point V Lake Wendouree

Saturday 30th August 2008
2nd Elimination Finals ? Alfredton Oval
Seniors
Ballarat V Melton South
Reserves
Melton South V North City (1st Elimination Final)
Under 18.5?s
Ballarat V Sunbury Sunday 31st August 2008
1st Elimination Finals - Sunbury
Seniors
Sunbury V Lake Wendouree
Reserves
Lake Wendouree V Darley (2nd Elimination Final)
Under 18.5?s
Melton South V North City

Note: That the Reserve Football 1st & 2nd Elimination Finals have been swapped as it was deemed to suit all 4 clubs, in that it will have Lake Wendouree Reserves playing prior to their seniors, Melton South Reserves playing prior to their seniors, Darley Reserves will not be playing on the same day as their Senior Club at different venues, and North City Reserves will now be playing in Ballarat.

[GREENMAN]

can confirm that pt wont be coaching!possibly more recruits for moama,what do you think greenman


Never a happier day at Sunbury, when they got rid of that fat, lazy no hoping fool from the club, in Turner. They like other clubs saw the light a got rid of him. One year to many at Sunbury. Coached like he played....from the fringes wanting a fortune...........glad to see the bum go

[Ess Kay Warne]

With the home and away season over
Who's everyone's tip for the flag and the henderson.
Flag: Darley
Hendo: J. Edwards (Redan), B. Miller (Darley) tie

[the runner]

Can anyone confirm the rumours about Sunburys coaching changes for 2009......whisper is that Mark Johnson comming back to thew club......and the seconds coach...heard a whisper he has joined me and others in the sacked coaches club?? True or False
Thats what im hearing to, also heard that Budda Hocking is getting 90k to coach Redan next year. maybe the drummer can fill us in?

[HELLSBELLS]

Hey guys was just wondering if anyone from sunbury can tell me how Shaun Neeson is going this yr ?
Also seen he hasnt played for a couple of weeks injured ??

Cheers :thumbsu:

[Brewer]

Hey guys was just wondering if anyone from sunbury can tell me how Shaun Neeson is going this yr ?
Also seen he hasnt played for a couple of weeks injured ??

Cheers :thumbsu:

DOc is out injuried he may possibly have a broken bone in his foot and has been out on the track for weeks.

[pickman]

DOc is out injuried he may possibly have a broken bone in his foot and has been out on the track for weeks.

Big loss, he was a super player for Sunbury in the first half of the season

[HELLSBELLS]

Big loss, he was a super player for Sunbury in the first half of the season




Cheers boys !! Would be a big loss played all my juniors with him at Airport West and he was a gun junior and a top bloke too !:thumbsu:

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Thats what im hearing to, also heard that Budda Hocking is getting 90k to coach Redan next year. maybe the drummer can fill us in?
Yeah i highly doubt that one Runner. 90k??? That just confirms it is all false.

There are plenty of names floating around, there is one in the mix and if he takes it he would draw possibly one of the biggest names outside the AFL to the den next year (depending on job i believe)

Not my space to talk about it though.

Premier - Darley
Henderson - Miller & D.Jordon (Tie)

[chumpy]

Yeah i highly doubt that one Runner. 90k??? That just confirms it is all false.

There are plenty of names floating around, there is one in the mix and if he takes it he would draw possibly one of the biggest names outside the AFL to the den next year (depending on job i believe)

Not my space to talk about it though.

Premier - Darley
Henderson - Miller & D.Jordon (Tie)
Just wondering if you would loan the drummer to Darley for our finals campaign. September won't be the same without that annoying doosh bag.

[Vineyard]

Just wondering if you would loan the drummer to Darley for our finals campaign. September won't be the same without that annoying doosh bag.

the devils would supply the flags and jumper for his dog. Also prime drumming location on top of the social clubs for all to see and hear.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Just wondering if you would loan the drummer to Darley for our finals campaign. September won't be the same without that annoying doosh bag.
Not a loan, you can keep him!

[banggoalrowsell]

the devils would supply the flags and jumper for his dog. Also prime drumming location on top of the social clubs for all to see and hear.
hey vineyard you appear to be a knowledgeable darley player &/or supporter,can you tell me when was the last time darley had a home final?

[chumpy]

hey vineyard you appear to be a knowledgeable darley player &/or supporter,can you tell me when was the last time darley had a home final?
None in the BFL, since they brought it in Darley has never finished the higher placed team.

[Vineyard]

Matt to stay on at the Lakers


26/08/2008 11:30:00 PM
MATT Battistello will be the man to lead Lake Wendouree until at least the end of the 2009 Ballarat Football League season.
As the Green Machine motors towards the finals for the first time since 2005, the Lakers have moved quickly to re-sign first-year coach Battistello.
He was a surprise appointment to the position of senior coach at Wendouree Reserve, the 26-year-old crossing from Ballarat to take up the position in November last year.
While spawned under some haste, the pairing of coach and club has proven to be an outstanding one.
"We're extremely happy with how Mathew has handled the position in his first role as a senior coach," Lake Wendouree president Gavin Maher said.
"There has been a marked improvement in all players at the club, including things like endeavour but also their willingness to be involved around the club.
"We see plenty of improvement to come too.
"We're impressed with how the fitness has improved, so I'd contribute the improvement in performance entirely to Mathew.
"Obviously it didn't hurt that we picked up some good players during the summer, but Mathew's appointment (as coach) helped there too," Maher said. Lake Wendouree meets Sunbury in an elimination final at Sunbury on Sunday.

[Vineyard]

hey vineyard you appear to be a knowledgeable darley player &/or supporter,can you tell me when was the last time darley had a home final?

Not since the spring of 1958 when the Darley Magpies played Maddingley at the park. Big day for the club.

to be honest mate - no idea. The boys won the 1995 flag in the RDFL but i think that the finals were all played on neutral grounds.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Not 100% sure but i think maybe some time around 1990 if it was even a final my memory isn't 100 % because i was only young but i remember a very big crowd at Darley for this game. I assume it was a finals game because our captain/coach Mick Hewitt was outed for 8 years for ALLEGEDLY headbutting an umpire at the Bown medal count. His suspension stated that he was not to coach in any way or even to walk on to the ground. Lexi Miller took over for the remainder of the year and after Darley won this game the whole playing list and crowd ran to Hewitts car and lifted him onto their shoulders. Timing would suggest that it was a finals game however i could be wrong.

What will that drummer be doing this year that Redan haven't made the finals? Hopefully he catches a stray chicken bone in his meal and chokes... Redan will become a heap more popular and the kids of Ballarat can sleep a whole lot easier at night.

Sad to say Chieftont but i'd expect him to be banging away to the beat of Ice Ice Baby for the reserves this saturday and even the netball! He has 20 extra sets of sticks just in case of a emergency. Good luck with him saturday!

[tappy]

where are all you south supporters ,all talk ha ,ballarat will smack and once again just a second rate club showing their true colours.i will state again will not go anywhere with a seconds coach, just playing his mates ......please some-one at the club stand up and sack chappy and get this club moving in the right direction..otherwise 16 more years before a flag ....:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[Ess Kay Warne]

where are all you south supporters ,all talk ha ,ballarat will smack and once again just a second rate club showing their true colours.i will state again will not go anywhere with a seconds coach, just playing his mates ......please some-one at the club stand up and sack chappy and get this club moving in the right direction..otherwise 16 more years before a flag ....:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
I am assuming your talking of Sproule, Leggett, Scoble, McLeod, Coverdale, and Watkins etc. What if the kids that replace them are not up to it?

[chewydog]

So we're coming to Darley town on saturday gentlemen (redan two's), any chance of a quick summation on the state of the ground, changerooms? supply of hot water ok? chief or noddy if you could be so kind.....

[interchange steward]

all the best saturday to the redan twos boys.
listen to all the hype about the drummer! yes september will be quiet without him because the lions have been involved in every finals campaign for the lst seven years! don't write them off tho. not too sure what other clubs define as a twos side but last time i checked it was all about developing players to be able to play seniors. surprise surprise redan twos are in the finals and no doubt will be a threat again next year in the senior dividion! i bet alot of clubs are glad they're not playing finals this year, no doubt would give it a shake once again.
watch out 08.
you heard it here first.

[Vineyard]

East Point gains extra firepower


29/08/2008 12:22:00 AM
EAST POINT has gained some serious firepower up forward just as Ballarat Football League qualifying final opponent Darley loses its main avenue to goal.
The Red Lion Kangaroos have brought back experience key forward Simon Geljon for tomorrow's clash at Darley Park as the Devils look for goalkicking alternatives after ruling Adrian Newman out with a shoulder injury.
And former Hawthorn star Angelo Lekkas is an inclusion for Sunbury for Sunday's eliminator against Lake Wendouree at Clarke Oval.
East Point coach Michael Hynes said the Roos had rested Geljon last weekend after the hard-leading centre half forward pulled up sore following the win over Melton.
Hynes said Geljon's value to the Roos went beyond his tally of goals and behinds.
"Dan Jordan is the key focus for the opposition. Having Geljon in the team, who may get the second or third best defender, is something we can really take advantage of."
"He can dummy lead or lead up in the wings. Being a quality experienced player he can sacrifice his own game for benefit of the side."
Hynes rated Newman, who damaged his shoulder a fortnight ago when Darley beat Ballarat, as a significant out for the Devils but said Darley had proven it could win without him.
"He didn't play last time they played us and they played well without him," Hynes said.
"We had plans in place if Newman played or not. It would have been nice to see two of the league's quality forwards on the ground at the same time but, if things go the way they might, we will meet Darley again in a final and both will be out on the park.
"Darley is one forward down, so we will simply match up our defenders on different players. It gives us more flexibility in our backline.
"Newman has kicked 55 goals and (Brad) Miller kicked 48 so we now focus on keeping Miller quiet.
Having said that, Darley has a few blokes who have kicked 20 goals.
"The midfield will decide it and I rate Darley's midfield as the best going around. But I wouldn't underrate our midfield either."
The return of Lekkas at Sunbury is offset by the loss of Keegan Powell and Brett Chambers to injury while Luke Murnane returns for Lake Wendouree. Ballarat will have to find other match-ups for Melton South in the absence of the injured Brad Anderson.

[Ess Kay Warne]

Some exciting games this weekend. I think my boys can beat Ballarat on their home mud pile, but it will be a tough game. Don't worry about the Panthers losing streak, they will win.

The East v Darley game will be interesting. One team back in the finals after a year off with a young side versus a team labled as chokers. All the pressure will be on East in this one, to try and shake off their choking tag. Straight sets last year, hope it happens again.

I think Sunbury will beat Lakers at home. They looked a lot better last week, and with Lekkas coming in, they will win.

I wish everyone all the best, go Panthers.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

So we're coming to Darley town on saturday gentlemen (redan two's), any chance of a quick summation on the state of the ground, changerooms? supply of hot water ok? chief or noddy if you could be so kind.....
Ground will be ok there Chewy.. Bring a hat as i've heard it will be sunny.

[tappy]

I am assuming your talking of Sproule, Leggett, Scoble, McLeod, Coverdale, and Watkins etc. What if the kids that replace them are not up to it?well it has not worked for 16
years so unless they try the kids they wont know...to be honest their midfeild is ok good speed and young blokes that have a crack ..fwd line no problem kick a score good enough to win games backline yuk slow old not accoutable enough and just let their opposition have too many scoring shots no preesure enough said . go back to a playing coach chappy had two years good list no improvement ..:thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thu mbsd::thumbsd:

[ORACLE 69]

The talk is finally over and finals are here! Good luck to all sides! The Darley boys have been quiet on the thread as the realisation has hit chief, chumpy that they have to back up what they have been saying. Should be a cracker of a game with East Point having nothing to lose, while Darley has everything. Could be an all ballarat based finals series!

My tips

Ballarat v Melton South
Ballarat in a close one.

East Point v Darley
East point in a close one.

Sunbury v Lakers
Sunbury comfortably.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Tips

Ballarat v Melton South - Sth Disappointing


East Point v Darley - Need to prove they can win big finals, haven't in past 6 years so hopefully this is the year.


Sunbury v Lakers - Go the under dogs but can't see them going any further next week.

Monday's Paper to read "REDAN DRUMMER MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS"

Good luck to all teams.

[cobber-not a fan]

well it has not worked for 16
years so unless they try the kids they wont know...to be honest their midfeild is ok good speed and young blokes that have a crack ..fwd line no problem kick a score good enough to win games backline yuk slow old not accoutable enough and just let their opposition have too many scoring shots no preesure enough said . go back to a playing coach chappy had two years good list no improvement ..:thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thu mbsd::thumbsd:

Agree Tappy, time for a change... What happened to you this year? didn't play that many games. H and Steery say g'day.

[pickman]

My Tips

Darley - have shown this year that they are quite capable of covering Adrian Newman. Travis Stephenson is likely to play some time down in the forward line so Mark Lesko will need to step up and try to at least break even in the ruck

Ballarat - Remarkably get a home final despite not beating anyone of note but Melton South can only blame themselves for that. The Panthers have really dropped the ball in the past month and would need a major lift in form to knock off Swoopers Swans

Sunbury - Should be a class above the Lakers. The Lions could be the smokey side of the finals

[great man]

The talk is finally over and finals are here! Good luck to all sides! The Darley boys have been quiet on the thread as the realisation has hit chief, chumpy that they have to back up what they have been saying. Should be a cracker of a game with East Point having nothing to lose, while Darley has everything. Could be an all ballarat based finals series!

My tips

Ballarat v Melton South
Ballarat in a close one.

East Point v Darley
East point in a close one.

Sunbury v Lakers
Sunbury comfortably.
Ridiculous post you picked East Point on what basis? Just because Chief and chumpy have belted you on here you think sooner or later that darley have to lose a game.
That is immature and clownlike. If you want people to take you seriously Oracene maybe you should write sensible things or funny things.......You do neither.
Kings Army and You have become the joke of this board, people titter at your poor efforts.

[Bdiddy18]

Ridiculous post you picked East Point on what basis? Just because Chief and chumpy have belted you on here you think sooner or later that darley have to lose a game.
That is immature and clownlike. If you want people to take you seriously Oracene maybe you should write sensible things or funny things.......You do neither.
Kings Army and You have become the joke of this board, people titter at your poor efforts.

Get over yourself mate, all the bloke has done is put his thoughts on who will win. You will be the fool if East get up. Everyone on the board should be able to offer their opinion on who will win without idiots like yourself bagging them.

[great man]

Get over yourself mate, all the bloke has done is put his thoughts on who will win. You will be the fool if East get up. Everyone on the board should be able to offer their opinion on who will win without idiots like yourself bagging them.
You are unfunny also, I will put you into the KA, Oracene category. I may be the fool if East get up, but you will always be the fool, don't forget that.
If all the village idiots in the world go to one village to live you would be the village idiot of that village.

[chumpy]

Great win by the devils today, rested a few after half time, after being 8 goals up. Ended up cruising to victory with Miller again awesome.

PS Ha Ha South, weak minded/hearted jerks

[chumpy]

great win by the darley 2s today. the boys really stepped up. ps suck shit south.:thumbsd::thumbsd:
enjoy your mad monday you puss sucking dogs. we have finals to win.

[coley]

Some exciting games this weekend. I think my boys can beat Ballarat on their home mud pile, but it will be a tough game. Don't worry about the Panthers losing streak, they will win.

The East v Darley game will be interesting. One team back in the finals after a year off with a young side versus a team labled as chokers. All the pressure will be on East in this one, to try and shake off their choking tag. Straight sets last year, hope it happens again.

I think Sunbury will beat Lakers at home. They looked a lot better last week, and with Lekkas coming in, they will win.

I wish everyone all the best, go Panthers.

cant see how all the pressure was on team going in as underdaogs you twit

[pickman]

Sunbury - Should be a class above the Lakers. The Lions could be the smokey side of the finals

Good one Pickman you dribbling idiot :rolleyes:

It was teh Lakers that were a class above, good win by Lake Wendouree, after a slow start they run over the top of Sunbury.

Don't know what anyone else thinks but if they play next week like they did today they might give East Point a shake

[lauriec]

Don't know what anyone else thinks but if they play next week like they did today they might give East Point a shake

Especially if you have the same umpires! I thought the Riddell League Umpires were bad but the BFL Umps today were shocking

[Vineyard]

Ballarat Swans into the finals, thanks to the Lakers


1/09/2008 1:10:00 AM
I DON'T know if Ballarat president Shane Manley has a second favourite team in the Ballarat Football League.
But, as Lake Wendouree stormed home against Sunbury at Clarke Oval, ending the Lions' season and thereby ensuring the Dahlsens Swans progressed to at least a place in the preliminary final, Manley was as pleased as any supporter wearing green,
blue and gold yesterday.
From being an also-ran just a month ago, Ballarat is now effectively equal top in this year's Ballarat Football League, and one upset win against Darley away from playing in the 2008 RegionalOne BFL grand final.
Ballarat earned its place with consecutive wins, first against Lake Wendouree last week and then, when it mattered most, against Melton South at Dahlsens Park on Saturday. There remain doubters - at least one opposition club official from a team
that did not make the finals was heard to say Ballarat is yet to beat a team above them on the ladder - but on Saturday's form the Swans are a now a genuine chance.
Lake Wendouree also gets another chance after its stirring victory over Sunbury at Clarke Oval. It wasn't just that the Lakers won against the team that had finished third during the home-and-away season, it was the way the "Green Machine" broke
the back of an opponent that had made such an impressive start to yesterday's match.
But the most impressive team at the weekend was Darley, which beat East Point in the match between the year's two best sides, without star forward Adrian Newman. The Kangaroos were good (certainly for three quarters), but the Devils were better.
East Point must now win a sudden death first semi-final against the bouyant Lakers to avoid going out in straight sets two years in a row.
Melton South and Sunbury suffered a very similar fate. They can partially blame each other for that, their bruising round 18 match, played with the intensity of a final, knocked the stuffing out of both teams.
It was an emotional farewell for the Panthers, the playing careers of club stalwarts Jarrod Reardon, Troy Scoble and potentially others ending in disappointment.
Sunbury coach Tony Liberatore said there were positives to come out of the season for the Lions.
"As disappointed as I am, the year has been great for a lot of the young kids at the club," Liberatore said. "We had nine players aged over 19 out there, and have been able to give seven or eight players a chance at senior level this season."

[Ess Kay Warne]

cant see how all the pressure was on team going in as underdaogs you twit
The pressure was on them, because of past finals performances. They have finished top the 2 previous years and done squat.
Not only their seniors choked but their whole club choked. Their 18's lost after not losing all year, also the 2's lost after only losing one game for the year.

Anyway enough about the Chokers. Poor performance by my Panthers, disapointing end to a season that looked promissing at the half way mark. Will be a few retirements now. Just goes to show a great forward line can't win you a flag without decent onballers and a decent backline.

I guess i'm on the Devils now (never thought i'd say that), can't stand the boring Ballarat clubs.

[Ess Kay Warne]

great win by the darley 2s today. the boys really stepped up. ps suck shit south.:thumbsd::thumbsd:
enjoy your mad monday you puss sucking dogs. we have finals to win.
Sorry didn't read that. Bugger Darley. Go Swans.

[youhatehim]

The Best thing about the weekends footy was South lost in ALL 3 GRADES, just shows were they are really at, not enough heart or skill to match it in finals pressure. Enjoy the off season!

[TigerTank]

What parts of the BFL footy Record (if any) do you all bother to read?

Can anyone be arsed reading the "On This Day ..." section? Does anyone care what happened 20 years ago? What about the umpires report? Club stuff?

Just curious.

[big baz]

can anyone tell me about a Dan weymouth? plays for the Lakers

[pickman]

What parts of the BFL footy Record (if any) do you all bother to read?

Can anyone be arsed reading the "On This Day ..." section? Does anyone care what happened 20 years ago? What about the umpires report? Club stuff?

Just curious.

Despite you being an Ninthmond supporter, the type of person I usually ignore because of their comical choice of football club (honestly the only use I've found for the Richmond FC is the free car space their cubrooms provide when the Vics are playing cricket at the 'G), but as I'm feeling generous I shall entertain your question.

Yes I do give the Record a quick read, might as well I'm paying a $1 for it, read the "on this day" section on the weekend, biggest shock was that has actually won a final, even if it was 20 years ago!

Usually read Wardy's bit at the front and Gav McGrath's column, can't be arsed reading the club notes, they are usually pretty ordinary.

Biggest disappointment of the record is that there isn't weekly column purely dedicated to the greatness of Brad Miller, the greatest footballer in the world!

[Ess Kay Warne]

Despite you being an Ninthmond supporter, the type of person I usually ignore because of their comical choice of football club (honestly the only use I've found for the Richmond FC is the free car space their cubrooms provide when the Vics are playing cricket at the 'G), but as I'm feeling generous I shall entertain your question.

Yes I do give the Record a quick read, might as well I'm paying a $1 for it, read the "on this day" section on the weekend, biggest shock was that has actually won a final, even if it was 20 years ago!

Usually read Wardy's bit at the front and Gav McGrath's column, can't be arsed reading the club notes, they are usually pretty ordinary.

Biggest disappointment of the record is that there isn't weekly column purely dedicated to the greatness of Brad Miller, the greatest footballer in the world!
If you want to read more about Brad, there is a old book called the Bible, but for some reason they call him Jesus.

[Vineyard]

If you want to read more about Brad, there is a old book called the Bible, but for some reason they call him Jesus.

His movie was on channel 9 last night except the have coded it The Da Vinci Code to appease the American and European viewers.

Translated to Australian/English it is The Brad Miller Code.

[Kings Army]

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[Ess Kay Warne]

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With key injuries to the Devils, that is huge odds for the other 3.

[Kings Army]

With key injuries to the Devils, that is huge odds for the other 3.


Who will miss this week?

[pickman]

Newman & Cheevers are likely outs, Herring got concussion on Saturday, not sure how quickly he has bounced back but he could be doubtful.

One thing Darley have done well this year is cover the absence of key players.

One thing that seems to have gone unnoticed on this thread, reading the record it appears that AFL Victoria have named Gary Learmonth "Senior coach of the year".

Well done Gary, that's quite an achievement:thumbsu:

[Morning Herald]

The mighty Devils proved on the weekend they have the best supporter base in the league.
The croud at the Devil dome was 3 times that of the one at Sunbury for there clash with the Lakers on Sunday .
Obviously some sour grapes from you Dunkarob its not Darleys falt East have lost there last 5 finals apperences.

[Ess Kay Warne]

I heard they had every right to be feral after some decisions in the first quarter.
I heard that aswell. The men in orange were as biased as ever, same at the South v Ballarat game. Another challenge for the devils as they will have to keep their cool when they confront that on GF day (if they make it).

[da_wog_from_so]

chief is funny, honestly his funny! also pretty tough

[da_wog_from_so]

as i recall that pocket we talk of used to be alot worse!

[chumpy]

dont worry mate the pocket is still there. it was just a warm up last weekend. the chief and his merry man will return on the weekend an will be in fine form. ps suck shit south

[19th Man]

Congrats to Gary Learmonth on his award as coach of the year- What an achievement. Also a big congrats to him for winning the most freckles at Darley footy club for the first time. Previous 5 time winner Brad Roberts is thought to be steaming with losing the coveted award but is hoping for a big year in the sun before next season. Good luck spotty Roberts.

Surely Matt Cape would rank highly for this award?

[Vineyard]

Swans need more than luck to beat Darley


4/09/2008 12:21:00 AM
IT ALL seems to be falling into place for Ballarat but it will need more than luck to get over Darley in Saturday's first semi-final and claim a place in the Ballarat Football League grand final.
The Swans have not beaten Darley this year but Ballarat full-forward Mark Nunn thinks it has the firepower to go with the Devils.
"You will have to take your chances when you've got them, but have to be accurate on the day to beat them," he said.
"The last two weeks have been good for us, our confidence is high and it needs to be against Darley."
Luck had a lot to do with Ballarat making the finals.
"You need a bit of luck in the finals, but if things hadn't have gone our way (last week) then we would be out," Nunn said.
"You look at the final six and for Lake Wendouree to get over Sunbury it just demonstrates that anyone can win the flag this year."
The Swans came through the first week of the finals unscathed and are only missing Brad Anderson from their senior side.
"We are almost at full strength and expecting to go in there with our structures right," Nunn said.
"We have a few players that didn't play against Darley four weeks ago, so hopefully we match up quite well."
Darley may yet be without Rob Cheevers after he injured himself last weekend, while full-forward Adrian Newman is still out of action.
"Adrian won't play this week, as to whether he will play further down the track .th.th. it is still under assessment," Darley president Trevor King said. "We have moved forward without him so we will see how we go."
Cheevers is still questionable about playing this weekend.
"Rob Cheevers left the ground before half-time and could have possibly come back on but we want to make sure he is right," King said. "We have a philosophy that we won't risk injured players, he'll train tomorrow and we will make a decision then."
Darley has improved dramatically since last year and recruited only three players in the summer. "In 2006 we had a mass exodus of players and made a decision to go with local talent," King said. "When that side lines up on the weekend, there will probably only be two players that didn't come through the junior ranks at Darley.

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[Vineyard]

Lakers keen to keep the BFL dream alive


3/09/2008 11:57:00 PM
LAKE WENDOUREE is determined to continues its dream start to its Ballarat Football League campaign.
Even if it means East Point is knocked out in straight sets for the second year in a row.
Lake Wendouree unexpectedly overran Sunbury last weekend and are underdogs for the second semi-final this weekend.
"We are looking forward to the challenge. We know East Point have played finals for the last three or four years and are more experienced," Lakers coach Matt Battistello said.
"It is the first time we have played finals in two years so to come away from Sunbury with a win was a fantastic effort."
Battistello still thinks Lake Wendouree has things to prove.
"There is no point in making finals unless you make an impact," he said.
"It is a knock-out final and if you set the expectations low then you'll reach low, so we are going out there with high expectations.
"If we lose then it is the end of our football season and we don't want that to happen."
East Point coach Mick Hynes believes his club is better prepared for finals this year.
"I wasn't around last year and I think there was a lot of factors last year," he said.
"I think our mix this year is completely different, a lot more professional and a lot better.
"The players know their own individual accountability is more important than relying on four or five guys to get the job done, everyone has to put their hand up."
Hynes is also cautious of the Lakers in the finals.
"The strength of Lake Wendouree is that they are a very even side across the board and that is why they are playing this weekend," he said. "Everyone talks about getting third spot and I don't think third spot is an advantage to anyone when you have a team like Lake Wendouree."

[19th Man]

A bit of unrest during the week at Devil land? Do any of you boys want to elaborate? Bad time of the year for that.

And with his performances during the finals, Brad Millar is fast becoming "my world" as well.

[the runner]

A bit of unrest during the week at Devil land? Do any of you boys want to elaborate? Bad time of the year for that.

And with his performances during the finals, Brad Millar is fast becoming "my world" as well.Nothing wrong at Devil Land mate. There was 60+ there tonight to watch training and it will be another sell out this saturday at the Devil Dome. Get on the Devils...

[Ess Kay Warne]

Reading todays Courier it appears as if the Devils will go in as underdogs this week. Missing both Cheevers and Newman they will be up against it.

Ballarat were cocky last week, would be nice to see them lose this one to an undermanned Darley. Where's Oral? Very quiet, is he waiting for the spruik on Monday.

Good luck to the Choking Merging Dogs this week, just imagine if all 3 grades go out in straight sets.

[Downtroden]

A bit of unrest during the week at Devil land? Do any of you boys want to elaborate? Bad time of the year for that.

And with his performances during the finals, Brad Millar is fast becoming "my world" as well.


Correct 19th, Devils sacked Newman injury or not hes out

[great man]

Just heard the score of the Darley Vs Ballarat game. If I hear correctly Ballarat 8 goals up then unexplainedly lost easy. For a mob (particularly you Oracene) who reckon Darley are chokers maybe you should look for chicken bones in your own dungheap.
When Linda Lovelace gagged on me that was less of a choke than what Ballarat put up today.
Let's hope they can regather the troops and least make a game of it next week. Darley with more players available to be selected are going to take a power of beating whoever plays them in a fortnight.
Calven Hassent to come in and brutalise a few poor unfortunates for the Grander also. I have it on good information he has been released from Melbourne Remand Centre and is looking forward to inflicting pain legally.
I have met him and he is scary his favourite party trick is opening a king brown in his nostril. Huge nostrils the Islanders, but don't tell him I said that.

[Ess Kay Warne]

Can I just say that Ballarat are terrible. Darley were gone early, but Ballarats woefulness kept the Devils in it.
They will be hard to stop now with a few to come back.

[Lica]

Oracle????????????
Dictionary definitions

Oracle- An utterance, often ambiguous or obscure...

Utterance- To give audible expression to... speak or pronounce
Ambiguous- of doubtful or uncertain natured; difficult to comprehend
Obscure- Not clear or plain;uncertain


Now as we all know the Chief is right into political correctness and seeing things in their purist sense. I have been going over Oracles prior posts and wondering what his duty is on here. I have really struggled to see his logic on almost every topic he has delivered his ORACLE on. I have decifered the real meaning of what an oracle really is and i have displayed for all to see exactly what an oracle is.

Now as we can see an oracle is an utterance, often ambiguous or obscure.... What exactly does that mean? well for all of you normal people out there i exchanged the words ambiguous and obscure with the words- Lie and Dream because they seemed like their dictionary definitions were very similar.

Lie- a wild and vain fancy
Dream- something intended to convey a false impression

ORACLE- An utterance, often a lie or a dream.

The other definition we can get would be the one that i constantly get from all big footy fans when asked about oracle. "just a wanker, deadset moron, liar, tool, follows a terrible footy club, suckhole etc etc.."

Bad luck on the weekend Oral- we have the new chokers of the BFL- blow me at a moderate pace..

I must say this post is very good. Thank you for the entertainment Cheiftont.

[Sayitaintso]

God bless Brad Miller and god bless the devils-we are through and we are the real deal. 4 players to come back for the grand final and Brad Miller still around. Cant wait for the Henderson, cant wait to see young mingsy and kiss that big fat body that you all keep having a crack at cause that body keeps kicking goals from everywhere. Best small forward in the comp. I love that man...I am in love with the world today. I am gay, i am merry and i am the Chief. Words cant describe the feelings i have right now and i am gonna take it all out on an east point netballer at the henderson. Saddle up girls cause the chief is oiling the hips up and will be dropping some a-grade swivels on the dance floor. We are sending out out an SOS for a date for Brad Millers wife because there is no way i am not holding his hand on the way in.


4 to come back, Cheevers if hammy is right, Leonard back from the Jets who are the other 2 and who do you think will miss out?

[the runner]

4 to come back, Cheevers if hammy is right, Leonard back from the Jets who are the other 2 and who do you think will miss out?
Cheever's was would have played this week if the Devils had of lost so he will be100% in 2 weeks. Leonard back along with THE HUTCH (Newman) and Calvin Hassent will come in. 4 big in's , the Devils will be hard to beat...

[Vineyard]

God bless Brad Miller and god bless the devils-we are through and we are the real deal. 4 players to come back for the grand final and Brad Miller still around. Cant wait for the Henderson, cant wait to see young mingsy and kiss that big fat body that you all keep having a crack at cause that body keeps kicking goals from everywhere. Best small forward in the comp. I love that man...I am in love with the world today. I am gay, i am merry and i am the Chief. Words cant describe the feelings i have right now and i am gonna take it all out on an east point netballer at the henderson. Saddle up girls cause the chief is oiling the hips up and will be dropping some a-grade swivels on the dance floor. We are sending out out an SOS for a date for Brad Millers wife because there is no way i am not holding his hand on the way in.

Does this mean your in love with the red headed army as well Chief. Welcome Back to buddy!!!!

[Ess Kay Warne]

Anyone had a chance to view the Couriers team of the year. What a disgraceful effort. Only 1 South Player, Benny Peters. Have to be joking. Cheevers can only get a gig at half back, after a dominant season in the middle. The little red head from Lakers is starting on ball.
Also Stevo from Darley??? Has been a great player and servant over a number of years, but he is not in the best 22 players this season.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Anyone had a chance to view the Couriers team of the year. What a disgraceful effort. Only 1 South Player, Benny Peters. Have to be joking. Cheevers can only get a gig at half back, after a dominant season in the middle. The little red head from Lakers is starting on ball.
Also Stevo from Darley??? Has been a great player and servant over a number of years, but he is not in the best 22 players this season.
SK, could you post the team on here?

Well done to Darley on weekend against a very cocky swans outfit.

[Ess Kay Warne]

SK, could you post the team on here?

Well done to Darley on weekend against a very cocky swans outfit.

B: J. Delaney (East Point), S. Deckert (Darley), B. Chambers (Sunbury)
HB: J. Edwards (Darley), A. Webber (Melton), R. Cheevers (Darley)
C: C. Banwell (East Point), J. Edwards (Redan), B. Peters (South)
HF: A. Newman (Darley), C. Richardson (North City), G. Phelps (East Point)
F: B. Miller (Darley), D. Jordan (East Point), A. Barker (Redan)
R: T. Little (Sunbury), P. Blanchfield (East Point), H. Pyke (Lakers)
Int: T. Liberatore (Sunbury), A. Baker (Ballarat), T. Shea (Marsh), T. Stephenson (Darley)

Coach: G. Learmonth (Darley)

[Morning Herald]

B: J. Delaney (East Point), S. Deckert (Darley), B. Chambers (Sunbury)
HB: J. Edwards (Darley), A. Webber (Melton), R. Cheevers (Darley)
C: C. Banwell (East Point), J. Edwards (Redan), B. Peters (South)
HF: A. Newman (Darley), C. Richardson (North City), G. Phelps (East Point)
F: B. Miller (Darley), D. Jordan (East Point), A. Barker (Redan)
R: T. Little (Sunbury), P. Blanchfield (East Point), H. Pyke (Lakers)
Int: T. Liberatore (Sunbury), A. Baker (Ballarat), T. Shea (Marsh), T. Stephenson (Darley)

Coach: G. Learmonth (Darley)
Just goes to show how much of an idea the courier has.
How can they pick cheevers on a HBF when all he has done is tear the midfield apart all year.
Tuddy edwards has not played HBF either. Who is Blanchfield and Pike.
If your going to pick a side pick them on actual position prodomenently played through out the year. Darley has the best backline in the comp and only 1 player that actually plays down back gets a gig what about Drew (Mustard) Edwards or Cape. Baker has played in the midfield all year so has Miller and Delaney, N Otto is probably one of the best HF in the comp and cant get a gig because the forward line is stacked with midfielders what a joke. I hope who ever done this side has nothing to do with the side the BFL announces at the Henderson medal.

[banggoalrowsell]

. If the BFL team represents this team then i will throw a tantrum at the Henderson.[/quote]
what about you throw a wobbly @ the Grand Final Chief & gives all something to cheer about!

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Okay its gonna feel like year 9 science but i am gonna dissect the shit out of this. Good choice Deckert- best full back in the comp. Cheevers at half back? Has been the premier on-baller in the comp, why half back???????? That spot should be taken by darleys number 1 small backman Drew Edwards who is in Darleys top 6 players. Drew Edwards is an out and out gun and how he is not in the side before Liberatore who is a fat, little, over the hill, pasta eating, legless, dobbing, give up, bad coach and bad player is beyond me. Blanchfield?????????? how is he a starting on-baller? Tyson Shea i dont think is a bad choice on the bench. Good player surrounded by foot rot which makes it hard for him to shine. Would never be in my starting side but good on him. Travis Stephenson on the bench? Well he wouldn't be in my side. I think you wont find a better servant or person at any footy club anywhere but he wouldn't be in my best 30. I think Darley have been very well represented in this side so i cant complain too much but i am absolutely baffled at how Drew Edwards hasn't made the side. He is one of Darleys most respected players who apart from Miller and Cheevers would almost be the first picked every week. Deckert and Edwards are by far our best 2 defenders and work in tandem so very well. I think the courier have just tried to pick what they feel is the best 22 players and slot them into positions anywhere. The duty of this team of the year should be to play the best players in each position ie: best back pocket for the year should only be able to qualify to play in the back pocket.

Gee i am upset that Edwards wasn't selected. I wont even bring up the fat that the best 2 forward pockets in the comp Otto and Minns havent been selected because it would seem bias but Otto is almost the only Ballarat player that Darley has respect for. We didnt show him respect early enough in our last home and away game and he kicked 4 in the first quarter. If the BFL team represents this team then i will throw a tantrum at the Henderson.
You can only assume Gav McGrath picked the side Chieftont so i wouldn't read too much into it.

[great man]

You can only assume Gav McGrath picked the side Chieftont so i wouldn't read too much into it.
I am thinking Kings Army picked it just to upset the Chief. Notice how the poor man doesn't even post here anymore, wonder why? He talked a lot of sense and was well liked by everybody.
Can't wait till the Henderson and he gets the double whammy. No more posts EVER and gets sat on his arse by the Chief. Someone please take photos or a video and youtube it.

[Kings Army]

I am thinking Kings Army picked it just to upset the Chief. Notice how the poor man doesn't even post here anymore, wonder why? He talked a lot of sense and was well liked by everybody.
Can't wait till the Henderson and he gets the double whammy. No more posts EVER and gets sat on his arse by the Chief. Someone please take photos or a video and youtube it.

Must of picked it seeing as Libba made it.:confused:

Edwards will win the Henderson.

[The Buzzard]

Can I just say that Ballarat are terrible. Darley were gone early, but Ballarats woefulness kept the Devils in it.
They will be hard to stop now with a few to come back.

Not sure Darley would run down East or Ballarat in Ballarat on Grand Final day if they give them an 8 goal start.

[chumpy]

Not sure Darley would run down East or Ballarat in Ballarat on Grand Final day if they give them an 8 goal start.
I doubt East or Ballarat will kick 8 goals Grand Final day.

[the runner]

[quote=Ess Kay Warne;12377333]B: J. Delaney (East Point), S. Deckert (Darley), B. Chambers (Sunbury)
HB: J. Edwards (Darley), A. Webber (Melton), R. Cheevers (Darley)
C: C. Banwell (East Point), J. Edwards (Redan), B. Peters (South)
HF: A. Newman (Darley), C. Richardson (North City), G. Phelps (East Point)
F: B. Miller (Darley), D. Jordan (East Point), A. Barker (Redan)
R: T. Little (Sunbury), P. Blanchfield (East Point), H. Pyke (Lakers)
Int: T. Liberatore (Sunbury), A. Baker (Ballarat), T. Shea (Marsh), T. Stephenson (Darley)

Coach: G. Learmonth (Darley)[/ How does Lbba get in this side please what a joke.. In the paper it said Peter Blanchfield got a gig in the middle because his the best tagger in the comp when Cheevo or Miller 2 of the best midfield players going round dont get a run. I dont no what they are smoking up there at the courier but it must be some good shit...

[The Buzzard]

I doubt East or Ballarat will kick 8 goals Grand Final day.

True with the four coming in it will make it hard for either side.

[Morning Herald]

Must of picked it seeing as Libba made it.:confused:

Edwards will win the Henderson.
Which Edwards there is 3 of em at Darley
Get on Cheevers best midfield Half back getting around

[Kings Army]

Which Edwards there is 3 of em at Darley
Get on Cheevers best midfield Half back getting around

Redan's Edwards - 3rd medal.

[Kings Army]

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[Morning Herald]

Redan's Edwards - 3rd medal.
Did they win enough games