Ballarat Football League

[Keep the bounce]

was right infront of it, it was a bit of push and shove and then miller got a hold of him (cant remember the number) picked him up and choke slamed him straight out on his back then all the other players ran in.....then supporters and then the law enforcement...

a few points....

darley should have had at least 8 goals on the board at qtr time = game over!
cheevers injured early didnt help!

i dont intend to stir up or anything, but why did the last qtr go for 35 minutes when only 2 goals were scoreD?

but i'm not saying ballarat were not deserving of it well done to them a good win....

cant wait to watch the footy in 09

(darley to bounce back hahaha) now i will stir :D;)
The last quarter went about 32 mins- but of course the timekeepers cheated didnt they? Bloody timekeepers are ruining football!!!
Nothing to do with kicking all those points in the first quarter.:rolleyes:

[Keep the bounce]

There is an old Saying that you can't play injured players in finals.
Chevers shouldn't have played with that hamstring & Newmans shoulder probably wasn't a 100%

The devils missed vital shots in the last term from 20-30 out. Kyle Doyle played an awesome game for a 17 year-old. Tuddy Edwards was easily Darleys best. Darren Leonard, also 17, played a handy game. Cape and Deckert were good aswell.

Miller needed to keep a cool head during the brawl at 3-QT. Him and D.Young let the team down with there send-offs. The older, experienced players should have shown some leadership during the fight.

Once again, there was a pack of young devils fans on the Alcohol near darleys bench being idiots and giving it to the Ballarat supporters whenn the devils were in front & giving the club a bad name.

Need to keep Chevers, Edwards & Newman for next year to have another shot. Heard a rumor they were chasing Lee Cox from hepburn

In the reserves game, darley had to deal with some shocking umpire decisions. On one ocassion Gav Miller ran about 5 steps with the ball & got done for running to far! I am guessing they were ballarat umpires.Dion Lea, Ross Gundry, Shannon Mcdonald were darleys best. The darley 2nds have had a awesome season, coming from nowhere to reach the grandfinal. Not bad for a team who has there seniors in the granny too. Well done to Tank and the boys

All in All a great season from devils. Carn the Devils 2009
I agree with most of this - but please dont blame the umpires for the seconds loss. Redan was always favourite and in the end won by the biggest margin of the day - 5 goals. the umpies didnt make that much difference. darley did do a good job to get to the last game but the wheels were going to fall off eventually. they just didnt have the depth to carry it off.
we could have had umpires from upper botswana and the result would have been the same.

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

Well done to Shane and the boys at my old club Ballarat FC!!

I heard the cheers and celebrations from here in Bendigo...

[WeHateTheDrummer]

There is an old Saying that you can't play injured players in finals.
Chevers shouldn't have played with that hamstring & Newmans shoulder probably wasn't a 100%

The devils missed vital shots in the last term from 20-30 out. Kyle Doyle played an awesome game for a 17 year-old. Tuddy Edwards was easily Darleys best. Darren Leonard, also 17, played a handy game. Cape and Deckert were good aswell.

Miller needed to keep a cool head during the brawl at 3-QT. Him and D.Young let the team down with there send-offs. The older, experienced players should have shown some leadership during the fight.

Once again, there was a pack of young devils fans on the Alcohol near darleys bench being idiots and giving it to the Ballarat supporters whenn the devils were in front & giving the club a bad name.

Need to keep Chevers, Edwards & Newman for next year to have another shot. Heard a rumor they were chasing Lee Cox from hepburn

In the reserves game, darley had to deal with some shocking umpire decisions. On one ocassion Gav Miller ran about 5 steps with the ball & got done for running to far! I am guessing they were ballarat umpires.Dion Lea, Ross Gundry, Shannon Mcdonald were darleys best. The darley 2nds have had a awesome season, coming from nowhere to reach the grandfinal. Not bad for a team who has there seniors in the granny too. Well done to Tank and the boys

All in All a great season from devils. Carn the Devils 2009


Thought umpiring was suprisingly ok in the reserves?

Not a great season if you haven't got a cup in you cabinet bambino, Ballarat now have more respect and deservingly so after there win.

Darley have seriously blown there best possibility of a flag... Redan ,East & Sunbury are only going to get stronger after a disappointing year.

[TheGreatBambino]

Have seen the 3 qtr time incident on replay. Some shocking decisions by the umpires. Started with Brad Anderson smothering Miller's kick as the siren had sounded, Miller was frustrated and threw a backhander into Anderson's back. Anderson turned around, then Miller grabbed Anderson by the throat, squeezed him and then slammed him into the ground. He was reported for rough conduct, which was spot on. Anderson layed there for the entire incident that followed, and somehow was sent off by the umpires. Played absolutley no part in anything and the send off could have cost Ballarat the premiership. What followed was very hard to see, bodies everywhere and a lot of punches being thrown. Newman seemed to be very much into it, as did some Ballarat players, but they escaped penalty. Still can't work out how they decided to send off Anderson. A Darley player was reported for striking Josh Caldow in the melee, and Caldow was on the bench and 80m from the spot where it happened the entire time? Most likely will get thrown out.
It terms of the game, the difference between the two captains could not be clearer. One loses his head, displays absolute stupidity and costs his team dearly. The other plays his heart out and single-handedly (and with his trusty left-boot aswell) delievers the Swans its first flag in 20 years.
A quick comment on the Darley "supporters". An absolute disgrace. Fans running around the opposition huddle with flags, being encouraged by the rest of the crowd, showing absolutley zero respect to anyone. Another punched M.Nunn in the stomach during the fracas at 3/4 time and was swiftly taken away by police. Got exactly what they deserved, and exactly what everyone in Ballarat hoped for. Cheevers was disgustingly selfish for playing, and then refusing to come off when clearly he had re-injured his dodgy hamstring. All about himself and wanted to be the hero, when he should have sat out and let a fit player perform. Have to wonder what his fitness test involved during the week, it was clear from the beginning that he was nowhere near his best, which was crucial because he carved up Ballarat late in the year. Every mistake Darley made fell into Ballarat's hands and gave them the slight chance they needed, and Baker made the most of it! What an amazing day...
Congrats to Ballarat and John Northey, silenced all those critics that had written them off as soft and chokers. In 100 years time they will still be premiers in 2008. Darley, Miller and all there supporters will be nowhere to be seen.


Not all darley supporters are disgraceful. There just a small bunch that ruin it for the rest and give the club a bad name

[TheGreatBambino]

Thought umpiring was suprisingly ok in the reserves?

Not a great season if you haven't got a cup in you cabinet bambino, Ballarat now have more respect and deservingly so after there win.

Darley have seriously blown there best possibility of a flag... Redan ,East & Sunbury are only going to get stronger after a disappointing year.


I think Darley seniors will be up there again. I agree that redan & Sunbury will reload, Need to retain Edwards & Chevers, But Newman has signed for next year. Rumor has it that they have Apparently has signed Callum Urch from the VFL and wants Lee Cox back from Hepurn. Cox has kicked 100 goals in the past 2 seasons.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Not all darley supporters are disgraceful. There just a small bunch that ruin it for the rest and give the club a bad name
Is the club going to act on this is any way?

[TheGreatBambino]

Is the club going to act on this is any way?


I would hope so but as like always they will let it slide.
Half the Darley idiots causing the trouble. I hadn't seen at any games all year.

[Vineyard]

Is the club going to act on this is any way?

Have heard that the bloke who started the melee was the guy that started the melee between Bacchus Marsh & Sebas at linton. Not even a Darley or Ballarat person.

[Kings Army]

Have heard that the bloke who started the melee was the guy that started the melee between Bacchus Marsh & Sebas at linton. Not even a Darley or Ballarat person.

So as far as your concerned there is no issue with some of the Darley supporters?

[TheGreatBambino]

I dont know how that last term went for 35 minuts when there was only 3 goals scored. While in the first term darley kicked 3 goals 10 behinds and ballarat kicked 4 goals 2 behinds and it only went for 25 minutes.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

I dont know how that last term went for 35 minuts when there was only 3 goals scored. While in the first term darley kicked 3 goals 10 behinds and ballarat kicked 4 goals 2 behinds and it only went for 25 minutes.


Ball Ups?
Boundry Throw Ins?
Free Kicks?
Shots at goal?

or the time keepers cheated!

[TheGreatBambino]

Ball Ups?
Boundry Throw Ins?
Free Kicks?
Shots at goal?

or the time keepers cheated!

Apparently, Darleys coach Gary Learmonth kept on asking the time keepers how long was left in the final term because darleys bench and the time keepers box were about 10metres apart. Late in the last term he turned around and asked how long was left and one of the time keepers said 15 seconds. 20 seconds later he asks again and one time keepers said that was it, no more time. About 15 seconds later the siren goes.

maybe it was just all the stopages?

[Vineyard]

So as far as your concerned there is no issue with some of the Darley supporters?

obviously a concern with some supporters but how do you control people that turn up to their first game in 5 years? All the loyal supporters are great people and took the loss with grace. Its the hangers on that ruin that for everyone else.

[Kings Army]

obviously a concern with some supporters but how do you control people that turn up to their first game in 5 years? All the loyal supporters are great people and took the loss with grace. Its the hangers on that ruin that for everyone else.

Thats fair. What about the posters on Big Footy? Any truth in that Learmonth is heading to the Eastern Ranages under 18's to take up a poistion in 2009? And if he does coach there will they change their name to the Eastern Ranga's?

[TheGreatBambino]

Thats fair. What about the posters on Big Footy? Any truth in that Learmonth is heading to the Eastern Ranages under 18's to take up a poistion in 2009? And if he does coach there will they change their name to the Eastern Ranga's?

Gary Learmonth has signed for the next 2 years.
Anyone know who sunburys coach will be in 2009

[Kings Army]

Gary Learmonth has signed for the next 2 years.
Anyone know who sunburys coach will be in 2009

Libba signed for two years but will only coach for 08. Does not mean a lot. Eastern ranges definately have him on the radar. He played under 18's there and then completed a traineeship in sports administration there.

Either Mark Johnson or Mark Power to coach Sunbury in 09.

[confusia say]

all well and good to point the finger elsewhere but don't both clubs supply a time keeper as to stop cheating. next i spose the darly timekeeper will be blamed as being on the ballarat payroll. if u are looking for reasons why u lost blame the players and coaches that is who is at fault.
CHING CHING

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Libba signed for two years but will only coach for 08. Does not mean a lot. Eastern ranges definately have him on the radar. He played under 18's there and then completed a traineeship in sports administration there.

Either Mark Johnson or Mark Power to coach Sunbury in 09.
Surely B.Jordan is your man.

[Keep the bounce]

Surely B.Jordan is your man.

Libba and his cronies did nothing for Sunbury. They will prob be glad if he goes. And why Power? wont that be repeating history?
I've heard whispers that Redan coach is getting closer to announcement and one club insider told me "you'll be happy with him"
He wouldn't say any more. Anyone got any mail?

[Wella22]

My mail is Mark Verberne to coach Redan in 09. He has just bought a house back in Ballarat. He coached with Freeland and Ellis in 08, and they might form part of his panel.

[Downtroden]

It's time for the highly anticipated (not really but gotta pump up my own tyres) grand final player rankings.

It was a remarkable contest and for mine it was noteable for the fact that a single player or group of players who dominated the contest, it was a game full of honest four quarter performances.

OK here I go, I'm sure everyone will disagree with me but i'll give it a shot

Ballarat

8
Aaron Brennan - good solid game in the ruck
Mark Nunn - presented really well and was consistent throughout. His battle with Shaun Deckert was a highlight.
Nigel Otto - his first quarter was vital in keeping the Swans in touch early.

7
Chris Thornton - liked his game, thought he had a super finals series
Ash Baker - will always be remembers for the that goal but had a pretty good day on top of that.
Adam Sewell
Corey Grills

6
Aaron Nunn
Wil McGregor
Sam Harkin - scored some important goals at key moments of the game
Nathan Anderson
Tristan May
Josh Caldow

5
Sam Caldow
Bowen Harvey
Matthew McVilly
Daniel Thompson

4
Joe Otto - didn't have a huge impact
Brad Anderson - losses points for a yellow card

3
Mark Cunningham - very quiet

1
Ricky Allan - didn't realise he was playing until he collected his premiership medal. Had a shocker but at least he didn't miss from 20-metres out

Darley
7
Jarrod Edwards
Chris McGill - good game but may be haunted by his late miss
Brent Smithwick - worked hard to create space, was probably underutilised by Devils who tended to be overly Newman-centric.
Travis Stephenson - battled hard in the ruck
Shaun Deckert - as I mentioned earlier his battle with Mark Nunn was a highlight.

6
Matthew Cape
Lachlan Herring
Darren Leonard - didn't have a huge first half but his efforts in the third term helped kickstart the Devils

5
Drew Edwards - Pants early by Nigel Otto but improved as the game went on
Brad Miller - didn't have his usual impact. Did some good things but loses points for the yellow card
Adrian Newman - looked rusty at times. Tried to break open the packs but wasted too many opportunities
Ben Robbins
Luke Guerra
Jarryd King
Kyle Doyle - super young talent who had a shocker in the first half, looked like the occassion got the better of him. Once settled after half time showed his real ability.

4
Travis Edwards
Adam Bell

3
Leigh Freestone
David Young -little impact, got a yellow card, forgettable finals series overall
Travis Minns - extremely quiet and the less said about that miss the better

2
Rob Cheevers - his day was over by half time after breaking down again. His class was sorely missed after half time.


Think your wrong with D.Young he played on Allen and after he had carved Darley up early in their 2 previous games held Allen statless?

[pickman]

all well and good to point the finger elsewhere but don't both clubs supply a time keeper as to stop cheating. next i spose the darly timekeeper will be blamed as being on the ballarat payroll. if u are looking for reasons why u lost blame the players and coaches that is who is at fault.
CHING CHING

Both clubs do supply timekeepers for the reason confusia said. Darley's is Gordon Closter and anyone who know's Gordy or knows anything about the characters of the Darley Football Club can tell you that Gordy bleeds the black and white of the Devils and has selflessly given so much to the club over the decades that to hint that there was any inpropriety in the timekeepers is just wrong.

Ultimately the better side on the day won. confusia say has got it right

[pickman]

Think your wrong with D.Young he played on Allen and after he had carved Darley up early in their 2 previous games held Allen statless?

I will accept that criticism. Good to have some feedback :thumbsu:

[TheGreatBambino]

My mail is Mark Verberne to coach Redan in 09. He has just bought a house back in Ballarat. He coached with Freeland and Ellis in 08, and they might form part of his panel.

I heard Garry Hocking is gonna coach redan in 2009

[mintonconnell]

The question has to be asked, why did Newman play loose man in the backline the whole last quarter? He looked like the only player that could win the game. Even when Ballarat got even they kept him down back, surely Darley should have tried to win the game. Newman was clearly their best player and if he had of kicked straight he could have kicked 8+ goals but the whole last qtr was played down back even though they were only 15 points up. Terrible coaching by Learmonth. Shouldn't have played Cheevers, and no way should have kept Newman back as he looked like the matchwinner early on and Ballarat didn't have a good match-up for him all day.

[mintonconnell]

And D.Edwards has to be the worst player ever to be named in the team of the year. In the 2nd semi he didn't go near Rick Allan, played on Nige Otto. Nige went off early with a foot injury and copped abuse from the big tough guy as he hobbled off. Otto returned in the 2nd half on one leg and kicked 3.3 on Drew Edwards. Edwards was the player that showed absolutley no respect to Otto and the Ballarat players, and gave them the extra motivation to beat them if they got another chance. Ballarat were rapt when Edwards went to Otto at the start of the Grand Final because they knew Edwards was the worst player in Darleys side. Otto proved that by kicking 3 goals into the breeze and setting the game alight. Darley supporters can't even try justify his inclusion into the team of the year beacause he got found out twice on the big stage by a bloke who was only 50% fit.

[TheGreatBambino]

The question has to be asked, why did Newman play loose man in the backline the whole last quarter? He looked like the only player that could win the game. Even when Ballarat got even they kept him down back, surely Darley should have tried to win the game. Newman was clearly their best player and if he had of kicked straight he could have kicked 8+ goals but the whole last qtr was played down back even though they were only 15 points up. Terrible coaching by Learmonth. Shouldn't have played Cheevers, and no way should have kept Newman back as he looked like the matchwinner early on and Ballarat didn't have a good match-up for him all day.

Should have had him up forward in the last term. At least he could had kicked a goal from 20-30 metres out, unlike Minns and McGill. Newman played with a bad shoulder. He needed 2 people to help him get his jumper off in the rooms after the game. and it was heavily strapped. As for Chevers, the thursday night before the game (the final training session) he barley did anything at all. Instead of playing an injured bloke, could have played guys like Gav Miller and Ross Gundry from the 2s.

[Keep the bounce]

Both clubs do supply timekeepers for the reason confusia said. Darley's is Gordon Closter and anyone who know's Gordy or knows anything about the characters of the Darley Football Club can tell you that Gordy bleeds the black and white of the Devils and has selflessly given so much to the club over the decades that to hint that there was any inpropriety in the timekeepers is just wrong.

Ultimately the better side on the day won. confusia say has got it right
Can somone confirm if club timekeepers are used in grand finals or is it two independent timekeepers appointed by the league?

[Keep the bounce]

I heard Garry Hocking is gonna coach redan in 2009
I like the Verbene theory of those two. I think that appointing Buddha to the job might end up a bit like Libba at Sunbury - a one year mistake.
Redan football manager was at VFL preliminary last Sunday _ maybe to speak with someone?
Bit odd to miss premiership celebrations and best and fairest count.

[Kings Army]

Libba and his cronies did nothing for Sunbury. They will prob be glad if he goes. And why Power? wont that be repeating history?
I've heard whispers that Redan coach is getting closer to announcement and one club insider told me "you'll be happy with him"
He wouldn't say any more. Anyone got any mail?


Sunbury performed better under Power in 07 than the high priced recruit in Libba - also the players he will bring to the club will be ones to win a flag. If Sunbury had the side they did in 07 they would have easily won 08.

[TheGreatBambino]

Sunbury performed better under Power in 07 than the high priced recruit in Libba - also the players he will bring to the club will be ones to win a flag. If Sunbury had the side they did in 07 they would have easily won 08.


If Power is coach in 2009, all the players that went to Moama, like McCabe, Lobb. will they all becoming back?

[Kings Army]

If Power is coach in 2009, all the players that went to Moama, like McCabe, Lobb. will they all becoming back?

Yes - he may also have a couple of handy players that played at Riddell. A couple of young kids that are very good. If he has the 60k spent on Libba to pay players they will be very strong again.

[bearsboy]

Yes - he may also have a couple of handy players that played at Riddell. A couple of young kids that are very good. If he has the 60k spent on Libba to pay players they will be very strong again.I think this works both ways KA. I know there were players (and some commitee) at Sunbury that were happy to see Power go and a very handy player returned because Power had gone.

[Kings Army]

I think this works both ways KA. I know there were players (and some commitee) at Sunbury that were happy to see Power go and a very handy player returned because Power had gone.


What players returned because Power left? Tim Little is the only one I can think of. He signed at another club before seasons end. Power would have shipped him anyway.

[blues12]

Players need to be loyal to a club not a coach. If it is the other way around the coach can hold a club to ransom. eg. if he were to leave, x amount of players would leave the club. A club can't let itself be put in that position.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

I like the Verbene theory of those two. I think that appointing Buddha to the job might end up a bit like Libba at Sunbury - a one year mistake.
Redan football manager was at VFL preliminary last Sunday _ maybe to speak with someone?
Bit odd to miss premiership celebrations and best and fairest count.
What's the history/story of Verbene KTB? Sounds like he might be good...Also, who's the football manager at Redan?

[FTBFL]

I would hope so but as like always they will let it slide.
Half the Darley idiots causing the trouble. I hadn't seen at any games all year.
I was there on sat and seen what happened at three quarter time, everyone is talking about what the devil supporters did, what about the ballarat supporter that got stuck into B Miller or the other ballarat supporter that tried to bottle a devil supporter, i dont here anyone talking about that!

[WeHateTheDrummer]

I was there on sat and seen what happened at three quarter time, everyone is talking about what the devil supporters did, what about the ballarat supporter that got stuck into B Miller or the other ballarat supporter that tried to bottle a devil supporter, i dont here anyone talking about that!
Agree. Not just Darley supporters.

Seems to be some new names poppin up lately on here.

New identity's darley?

[Keep the bounce]

What's the history/story of Verbene KTB? Sounds like he might be good...Also, who's the football manager at Redan?
My memory is a bit dim but Mark Verbene was a very good back half player in the Redan comeback premierships 02-03.
He played in those games with Aaron Freeland (ex North) and the handy (and tough) Paul Ellis.
All three have been down at Altona recently with Verbene coming along a bit later after playing in the amateurs.
This year Freeland was senior coach and Verbene the reserves coach as far as I can find out. I believe Altona won a Div 2 premiership under Freeland when he first went there. I dont know how Altona performed this year but I suppose that's easy enough to find out.
Verbene is or was a PE/computer teacher in Melbourne according to the Redan website.
I also heard today that about 30 had been interviewed for the job at Redan (and that came from another BFL coach who is one of those). Still you know what the rumours are at this time of year. :)
Damian Ross (also ex-North?) is the director of football at Redan.
Not too sure about the Hocking thing. It doesn't sound like the Redan method of the past few years. I wonder who approached who (if he is involved at all).
Hope that is of some help. I THINK most of it is right!

[pickman]

Can somone confirm if club timekeepers are used in grand finals or is it two independent timekeepers appointed by the league?

It was the club timekeepers. BFL doesn't use independent timekeepers

[cockroach]

Agree. Not just Darley supporters.

Seems to be some new names poppin up lately on here.

New identity's darley?

the Darley person
was chumpy or kane stewart still in hiding i believe :D

[wceagles]

What players returned because Power left? Tim Little is the only one I can think of. He signed at another club before seasons end. Power would have shipped him anyway.
2 questions to you ka:
1: do you know for fact that mark power has been appointed?
2: will you be back helping him out if he's coaching?

[Kings Army]

2 questions to you ka:
1: do you know for fact that mark power has been appointed?
2: will you be back helping him out if he's coaching?

1: not appointed
2: won't be helping next year.

[TheGreatBambino]

And D.Edwards has to be the worst player ever to be named in the team of the year. In the 2nd semi he didn't go near Rick Allan, played on Nige Otto. Nige went off early with a foot injury and copped abuse from the big tough guy as he hobbled off. Otto returned in the 2nd half on one leg and kicked 3.3 on Drew Edwards. Edwards was the player that showed absolutley no respect to Otto and the Ballarat players, and gave them the extra motivation to beat them if they got another chance. Ballarat were rapt when Edwards went to Otto at the start of the Grand Final because they knew Edwards was the worst player in Darleys side. Otto proved that by kicking 3 goals into the breeze and setting the game alight. Darley supporters can't even try justify his inclusion into the team of the year beacause he got found out twice on the big stage by a bloke who was only 50% fit.

Drew Edwards is not Darleys worst player. Did you see the other 16 games he played this season?

[WeHateTheDrummer]

My memory is a bit dim but Mark Verbene was a very good back half player in the Redan comeback premierships 02-03.
He played in those games with Aaron Freeland (ex North) and the handy (and tough) Paul Ellis.
All three have been down at Altona recently with Verbene coming along a bit later after playing in the amateurs.
This year Freeland was senior coach and Verbene the reserves coach as far as I can find out. I believe Altona won a Div 2 premiership under Freeland when he first went there. I dont know how Altona performed this year but I suppose that's easy enough to find out.
Verbene is or was a PE/computer teacher in Melbourne according to the Redan website.
I also heard today that about 30 had been interviewed for the job at Redan (and that came from another BFL coach who is one of those). Still you know what the rumours are at this time of year. :)
Damian Ross (also ex-North?) is the director of football at Redan.
Not too sure about the Hocking thing. It doesn't sound like the Redan method of the past few years. I wonder who approached who (if he is involved at all).
Hope that is of some help. I THINK most of it is right!
Thanks for that.

Heard last night that J.Field has gone back to Avoca and is only loss at this stage.

Also, heard that Dickonson is only one staying at North so to get Peace, Waight, Mikalef & Horbury back will be a big bonus.

Verbene sounds ok, how old would he be? Would he be a playing coach?

[FTBFL]

And D.Edwards has to be the worst player ever to be named in the team of the year. In the 2nd semi he didn't go near Rick Allan, played on Nige Otto. Nige went off early with a foot injury and copped abuse from the big tough guy as he hobbled off. Otto returned in the 2nd half on one leg and kicked 3.3 on Drew Edwards. Edwards was the player that showed absolutley no respect to Otto and the Ballarat players, and gave them the extra motivation to beat them if they got another chance. Ballarat were rapt when Edwards went to Otto at the start of the Grand Final because they knew Edwards was the worst player in Darleys side. Otto proved that by kicking 3 goals into the breeze and setting the game alight. Darley supporters can't even try justify his inclusion into the team of the year beacause he got found out twice on the big stage by a bloke who was only 50% fit.
mintonconnell what a load of rot! just goes to show how much you know and how much footy you have seen this year!

[Keep the bounce]

Thanks for that.

Heard last night that J.Field has gone back to Avoca and is only loss at this stage.

Also, heard that Dickonson is only one staying at North so to get Peace, Waight, Mikalef & Horbury back will be a big bonus.

Verbene sounds ok, how old would he be? Would he be a playing coach?

News to me about Field. I thought all main players had re-signed. It was always on the cards that he would want to give some time back to Avoca but that is not going around club circles at this stage.
Just on Field - there is a very strong rumour going around that he ate one of the seconds premiership medals!! He has a habit of doing silly things during celebrations but if true that would be one of the dumbest. Waiting to see if he's just trickin'
It looks like you are right that Dicko is staying on to give it another crack at North.
Waight had already left North before the end of the season and would have played the last few games except did a hammy.
It will be great to get the others back but I'm not sure about Micallef.- He's a bit of a mystery man but I hope he would come back to Redan - after all he has two premiership medals with us.
Verbene's age unkbown - would assume he could play but would be getting up there a bit. I reckon he might play a similar role to Murrihy. And although he is mainly a defender - he has played a bit up forward in the past few years. If you go to the redan website ( redanfc.com.au ) and then the "great to hear from" section, there is an email there he sent to the club before last year's grand final which might fill in a few details for you.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

News to me about Field. I thought all main players had re-signed. It was always on the cards that he would want to give some time back to Avoca but that is not going around club circles at this stage.
Just on Field - there is a very strong rumour going around that he ate one of the seconds premiership medals!! He has a habit of doing silly things during celebrations but if true that would be one of the dumbest. Waiting to see if he's just trickin'
It looks like you are right that Dicko is staying on to give it another crack at North.
Waight had already left North before the end of the season and would have played the last few games except did a hammy.
It will be great to get the others back but I'm not sure about Micallef.- He's a bit of a mystery man but I hope he would come back to Redan - after all he has two premiership medals with us.
Verbene's age unkbown - would assume he could play but would be getting up there a bit. I reckon he might play a similar role to Murrihy. And although he is mainly a defender - he has played a bit up forward in the past few years. If you go to the redan website ( redanfc.com.au ) and then the "great to hear from" section, there is an email there he sent to the club before last year's grand final which might fill in a few details for you.
Not 100% sure on Field as i did hear it from a second source, hope he stays. I believe it is very true that he ate Brian Beckams premiership medallion! That can't be good for the body?

[the_other]

Mark Verberne is around 30, so I would imaigine he would still be playing unless there was some injury problems.

[Morning Herald]

Can somone confirm if club timekeepers are used in grand finals or is it two independent timekeepers appointed by the league?
Well Jamie Love was up there and he is from Bacchus Marsh so maybe they are independent

[Keep the bounce]

Not 100% sure on Field as i did hear it from a second source, hope he stays. I believe it is very true that he ate Brian Beckams premiership medallion! That can't be good for the body?
He will never pass it - I picked up one of the medallions and they are quite solid. If he really has swallowed it I reckon they will have to cut it out- what a dick brain _ bloody funny tho:D And I suppose Beckham wants his medal back - one way or another!
Cant say too much on here but may be doubt over Micallef. I stress its only second-hand rumour but I heard someone say he may be looking to move on. Really hope its wrong. Bloody good player.
Ideally though we want a couple of classy big guys (wonder what Little is doing? lol)

[TheGreatBambino]

Any Redan fans know where big Jayden Reid is these days?
if so, why did he leave?

[the_other]

Any Redan fans know where big Jayden Reid is these days?
if so, why did he leave?
He is coaching Bungaree in the CHFL. He moved on to test himself as a coach, but still comes back for Redan functions.

[joeblow2]

The Lancefield Football/Netball Club is a close knit family club affiliated in the Riddell District Football League. Having just missed out on finals in 2008 we are looking to take the next step in 2009, and are well set up both on and off the field to do so.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for season 2009 in the following positions:

* Senior Coach
* Reserves Coach
* Under 18's Coach

Anybody with interest PM me for more details, or email the club at info@lancefieldfc.org.au (info@lancefieldfc.org.au)

[GREENMAN]

Who won Sunburys B&F?

[Murph4Captain]

Who won Sunburys B&F?
Ben Jordan won the sunbury b&f and deserved it had a great year even though missed games through injury

[TheGreatBambino]

Will Ben Jordan be staying at Sunbury next season

[TigerTank]

Will Ben Jordan be staying at Sunbury next season

Almost certainly. Lives there, loves the league.

[TheGreatBambino]

Almost certainly. Lives there, loves the league.

Why doesn't Ben jordan bring Dan Jordan over to sunbury?

[DrWho]

Now the footy season is over on all levels for 2008 lets recap what we have learnt in the BFL:
1. Ash Baker > Brad Miller
2. Darley Devils get stage fright
3. Redan are breeding ranga's
4. Wendouree reserve has more water than the lake
and most importantly
5. Too much cyber sex with 'glamours' gives u an overinflated ego, which will shank under pressure. - Chieftonts lesson for the year!;)

[Keep the bounce]

In 2009:
East and Darley to choke again
Redan to seriously reload with rangas
Sebas for the spoon
Dan Jordan to seriously think about changing clubs
Dune buggy racing on City Oval at half time
Flogga Loughnan to stop singing that same crappy song every time you walk in his shop
Bacchus Marsh to let cars in again (but only 1978 Commodores)
Melton South to move the goal posts back into the car park where they should be
Darley finally gets colour television and bans cross-eyed kids from playing the banjo in public

[James Kerr]

Hand me my gumboots - the bull shit is getting too deep
In 2009:
East and Darley to choke again
Redan to seriously reload with rangas
Sebas for the spoon
Dan Jordan to seriously think about changing clubs
Dune buggy racing on City Oval at half time
Flogga Loughnan to stop singing that same crappy song every time you walk in his shop
Bacchus Marsh to let cars in again (but only 1978 Commodores)
Melton South to move the goal posts back into the car park where they should be
Darley finally gets colour television and bans cross-eyed kids from playing the banjo in public

Hopefully in 2009, Keep the Bounce will realise that he is not funny and quit trying to make jokes.

[ORACLE 69]

Any news apart from fieldy of clubs losing players etc.

Chief I hear the fruit pickers were disappointed with cheevers and newman. Will they stay?

Drummer Verberne, freeza and ellis would have to be getting on. Is the reliance on the same old group healthy? You have some good kids that should be blooded. I hear that the celebrations at redan got out of hand?

Any news from Melton and Melton South? Any names for coaches etc

What about the Marsh any news and North Shitty?

All the boys at ballarat are committed to playing on. Look out 2009!

Pretty quiet otherwise in Ballarat as clubs digest the brilliance of Ballarat as realisation hits our club will be a force for years!

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Any news apart from fieldy of clubs losing players etc.

Chief I hear the fruit pickers were disappointed with cheevers and newman. Will they stay?

Drummer Verberne, freeza and ellis would have to be getting on. Is the reliance on the same old group healthy? You have some good kids that should be blooded. I hear that the celebrations at redan got out of hand?

Any news from Melton and Melton South? Any names for coaches etc

What about the Marsh any news and North Shitty?

All the boys at ballarat are committed to playing on. Look out 2009!

Pretty quiet otherwise in Ballarat as clubs digest the brilliance of Ballarat as realisation hits our club will be a force for years!

Can't really comment on those 3, heard they were very good in there time at redan. Celebrations out of hand? If you mean fires, nudey runs, over excessive consumption of alcohol, swallowing premiership medallions then i'd just say that's normal for us.

Did hear one of your blokes mouthing off to a certain henderson medallist? Not sure what was said but by all reports he has put in the memory bank!

Good to see ballarats celebrations making there way to whyche on the weekend. Boys still very happy as they should be.

[typewriter]

hey guys i coached a kid a few years ago in juniors, that i believe came down and played for bacchus marsh, he was a mobile ruckman type named michael rowe.. was wondering how he went (he was very raw but had a reasonable tank) and if anybody knows where his playing now?

[Morning Glory]

Mark Verberne is around 30, so I would imaigine he would still be playing unless there was some injury problems.

Was told my name was floating around on here from a the idiot who put it on here. Yes just turned 30. Yes was assistant at Altona but didn't play this year. Yes moved back to Ballarat last Friday. Will not be coaching Redan. Injuries have struck but am working towards getting fit again. Will not play footy next year but will enjoy watching Redan get back up near top. Freeza is playing at Altona next year (not coaching due to work). Ellis not playing at all due to work and new baby. Am sure Redan will get some one who is similar to Quinna and Muzz who had a ability to attract quality players and people.

[cowboy8]

hey chief is it true darley have signed a guy from ballan zach peoples

[Keep the bounce]

Hopefully in 2009, Keep the Bounce will realise that he is not funny and quit trying to make jokes.
I'm crushed - guess I'll just have to hang up the keyboard

[James Kerr]

hey chief is it true darley have signed a guy from ballan zach peoples

Clubs like Darley do not 'sign' guys from Ballan. They come to train at a great club, in a resonable league.

[the_other]

I know that a lot of people still hold a lot of resentment to North Ballarat from the BFL days, but hopefully enough time has passed that people are able to get behind the VFL premiers. They provide a great pathway for the regions youngsters to play in the highest possible leagues.
I have heard a few of the Redan boys who tried out the last few years are coming back. I am sure they will be far better players who will enhance the league from their experiences.

[chumpy]

Hi men, and girls who want to be men (Doc), Chumpy is back after a week on the gas which produced many sexual encounters.

First off, congrats to Ballarat (and Oral, you told us) it was your day, and not meant to be for us. No one can take that away from you. We have nobody to blame for what happened, and it will be the inspiration required for a huge preseason.

The crowd on GF day just goes to show how much the Darley Football Club is needed in this league. Without doubt the most hated club in the league, and that creates passion and excitement that is desperately needed in the BFL at the moment. (And I’m not talking of the rubbish at 3/4 time, totally what we are against, was a blight on what should have been a great day).

But we will move on, the fountain pen will be working overtime in the next few months, and you can expect a few huge signings to go along with the great team we already have. We lost 2 games for the year (both in the last kick of the day) and our side is young, so we can expect special times over the next few years.

[DrWho]

Clubs like Darley do not 'sign' guys from Ballan. They come to train at a great club, in a resonable league.

Wasnt someone from darley fishing round the chfl about the intentions of a hepburn player who was recruited from BALLAN?

[19th Man]

Oracle the devils were wrapped with Newman and Cheevers and Newman has already signed on. Cheevers will sign he told me yesterday. Stay tuned for some exciting news in the next few weeks but i think the Devils are just polishing the edges on signing a player that i think will be the biggest signing in the BFL next year (thats even including if Mark Johnson signs at Sunba ohhhh Sunba). Darley will also seeing the return of Blair Cook who was narrowly beaten in a best and fairest a few years back by Charles Hunter and has been back in training for a few months now. With a full pre-season the cooky monster is sure to bring the required venom to an already potent devils forward line. Im sure all sides will be on the improve next year so these are the type of players we need to be returning to stay competitive

Callum Urch has apparently put pen to paper. Any truth?

[19th Man]

Any news apart from fieldy of clubs losing players etc.

Chief I hear the fruit pickers were disappointed with cheevers and newman. Will they stay?

Drummer Verberne, freeza and ellis would have to be getting on. Is the reliance on the same old group healthy? You have some good kids that should be blooded. I hear that the celebrations at redan got out of hand?

Any news from Melton and Melton South? Any names for coaches etc

What about the Marsh any news and North Shitty?

All the boys at ballarat are committed to playing on. Look out 2009!

Pretty quiet otherwise in Ballarat as clubs digest the brilliance of Ballarat as realisation hits our club will be a force for years!

Supposedly, McLeod, Sutton and McMahon are or have, considered retirement. Added to that, the loss of midfield dynamo, T Scoble, who will be coaching from the stands, it could be a big slide down the ladder for the Panthers.

[Keep the bounce]

I agree. I'm all for a bit of good-natured sledging but the level has certainly been pretty low lately. Have fun but play fair.

[TigerTank]

Why doesn't Ben jordan bring Dan Jordan over to sunbury?

Lives and works in Ballarat.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Expect Redan to announce there coach in next few days.

Yes it will be a VFL player but no it won't be from North Ballarat!

[light beer]

Wasnt someone from darley fishing round the chfl about the intentions of a hepburn player who was recruited from BALLAN?
no your wrong

[Keep the bounce]

Expect Redan to announce there coach in next few days.

Yes it will be a VFL player but no it won't be from North Ballarat!
I heard yesterday that they have had a big crack at a North player.

[TheGreatBambino]

Callum Urch has apparently put pen to paper. Any truth?

Apparently so, finished the season of strong at Williamstown, so he might be encouraged to stay there.

[Kings Army]

Talking with a past player about the Darley V Ballarat brawl at 3 quarter time. I did not see it but with crowd involved it was one of the better ones.

Speaking of brawls the best I saw was Sunbury V South at Sunbury. D Tazczon had a wrestle with a South player - as more players started coming in he threw the best jumper punch knocking the South player out. He contiuned to hold the player until a large group of players arrived. He let go and slipped out the back of the melee. The south player folded like a deck of cards. There was some serious action after that - Lupson, Ellis, Juric, Goodgiles and J Taczon from Sunbury and Gallop, Stanley and Mick Jones from South.

[Fat Mexican]

Talking with a past player about the Darley V Ballarat brawl at 3 quarter time. I did not see it but with crowd involved it was one of the better ones.

Speaking of brawls the best I saw was Sunbury V South at Sunbury. D Tazczon had a wrestle with a South player - as more players started coming in he threw the best jumper punch knocking the South player out. He contiuned to hold the player until a large group of players arrived. He let go and slipped out the back of the melee. The south player folded like a deck of cards. There was some serious action after that - Lupson, Ellis, Juric, Goodgiles and J Taczon from Sunbury and Gallop, Stanley and Mick Jones from South.
I know I should't promote violence however this is just too good not to share.

In all my years of involvement with country footy I have seen better punches thrown, more intense brawls (Hepburn v Bungaree in a final at Springbank, Golden Point v Daylesford in the 80's would be 2), etc etc but for sheer duration this would have to be one of the best.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=wLCHGcdqjHE

[Keep the bounce]

The mystery of the missing Redan reserves premiership medal deepens. Allegedly eaten by senior player Julian Field during celebrations on grand final night, it has made ABC radio this morning. Apparently the medal has not re-appeared and Field was quoted as saying he'd seen a doctor about possible surgery to get it out. The doctor's verdict was to wait and see a bit longer. It has now been in there (allegedly) for 11 days. I'm still waiting to see if he's tricking!

[WeHateTheDrummer]

The mystery of the missing Redan reserves premiership medal deepens. Allegedly eaten by senior player Julian Field during celebrations on grand final night, it has made ABC radio this morning. Apparently the medal has not re-appeared and Field was quoted as saying he'd seen a doctor about possible surgery to get it out. The doctor's verdict was to wait and see a bit longer. It has now been in there (allegedly) for 11 days. I'm still waiting to see if he's tricking!
No trick i've heard...

Firmly lodged in the stomach.

Would be a great joke if he didn't swallow as it seems to be getting coverage on every news story over the past few days.

[Keep the bounce]

Redan has picked a new coach. Will be announced officially tomorrow.
Can't find out who it is but the appointment has definitely been made.
.

[WeHateTheDrummer]

Redan has picked a new coach. Will be announced officially tomorrow.
Can't find out who it is but the appointment has definitely been made.
.
It's defiantely out of Waight & Peace.

Not 100% sure which way they went though.

[Kings Army]

It's defiantely out of Waight & Peace.

Not 100% sure which way they went though.

Brendan Peace will coach Redan. Fields back to Avoca.

[Creeker35]

Result of East Point B & F

89 Dan Jordan
82 Shane Hutchinson
76 Chris Banwell
75 Jason Delaney
71 Adam Jennings
68 Paul Kodorenko

Does anyone have any other results?

[blues12]

I know I should't promote violence however this is just too good not to share.

In all my years of involvement with country footy I have seen better punches thrown, more intense brawls (Hepburn v Bungaree in a final at Springbank, Golden Point v Daylesford in the 80's would be 2), etc etc but for sheer duration this would have to be one of the best.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=wLCHGcdqjHE


this one might be familiar to a few at Darley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS-PV7LRpl0

[Keep the bounce]

Result of East Point B & F

89 Dan Jordan
82 Shane Hutchinson
76 Chris Banwell
75 Jason Delaney
71 Adam Jennings
68 Paul Kodorenko

Does anyone have any other results?
Redan
Edwards by a good way from Pitt and Giblett. Don't know the scores.

[Keep the bounce]

Brendan Peace will coach Redan. Fields back to Avoca.
Confirmed about Peace - dont know about Field - thought he was staying

[Ess Kay Warne]

Redan
Edwards by a good way from Pitt and Giblett. Don't know the scores.
Benny Peters won South, and Brad Miller won Darley's

[Creeker35]

Benny Peters won South, and Brad Miller won Darley's
Ben Jordan won Sunbury B & F

[Keep the bounce]

Confirmed about Peace - dont know about Field - thought he was staying

Now confirmed Field has told club he wants to go back to Avoca. Still it's a long way to next footy season first bounce. Never know what may happen:D



From Saturday's Courier


Redan have appointed Brendan Peace as playing-coach for the 2009 Ballarat Football League season.
Peace returns to the club after two seasons on the North Ballarat Roosters' Victorian Football League list.
Celebrating his 23rd birthday next week, Peace is poised to become the youngest senior football coach in Redan's club history.
But Peace, who replaces Shane Snibson as coach, was not daunted about holding superiority over older, more experienced Lions.
"Coaching is more about what I can bring to the role with my experience and football knowledge," Peace said.
"We have a pretty young list and I've played a lot of footy with the older guys when I was last with Redan, so I know a lot about how they play already."
Work at the Lions' helm began yesterday for the Ballarat & Clarendon College English teacher, who has already started organising his playing list.
Training is scheduled to start in late November.
Peace said he was honoured to return to Redan, bringing valuable skills and tactical experience from the Roosters.
He hopes to emulate the positive style of North Ballarat coach and mentor Gerard FitzGerald, who encouraged Peace to try coaching.
"I'll definitely try and build a similar relationship with the players but I'll try and put my own spin on the role too," Peace said.
The Lions' dual best and fairest winner has a tough assignment ahead.
Redan is hungry for another bout of finals fever, last tasted in the club's back-to-back flags in 2006-07.
Peace said making finals was his primary aim before considering a push for the premiership.
Redan president Darryl Blomeley said the club was ``rapt'' to have Peace back in its fold.
"Brendan's a classic example of one of our players who has taken his football to the next level, then returned when he was ready to share his experience," Blomeley said. "We really promote that pathway and always welcome back our players.''

[Keep the bounce]

Also from Saturday Courier




Melton's 2008 coach Simon Payne has announced he will not coach the Ballarat Football League club next season.
Payne, who was clearly frustrated at times this season, just one year after being named BFL coach of the year, let the club know of his decision not to re-apply for his job on Tuesday.
He formally announced the decision to the playing group at this week's presentation dinner in Caroline Springs.
"I just thought I needed a change. It has been a frustrating year for me on and off the field," Payne said.
"The club has been good to me for 10 years, with three premierships: two as a player and one as coach.
"I plan to have some time off at this stage and look at coming back down the track, possibly at another club."
The club called for expressions of interest for all senior, reserves and under-18.5 football and netball coaching positions at the start of September.
Payne said he had considered re-applying for the position but had since decided he needed the break.
Payne said at least part of the reason for his decision was that he had a different view of where the club should go, in terms of on-field development, than other officials at the club.
"Even though we didn't have a great year in terms of wins and losses, we did give a lot of young players a go this year which I think will stand the club in good stead," Payne said.
"But I feel the club should be actively involved in recruiting good experienced players to help that development."
Payne coached the Bloods for two years, taking over from Ron Thomas. Prior to that, Payne was Thomas's assistant when Melton won the 2005 premiership.
Cross town rival Melton South has also advertised for coaches in reserves and under-18.5 football and senior, reserves and under-18.5 netball, applications closing October 24. Troy Scoble will be the Panthers' sole senior coach in 2009.

[footyfan001]

Ash Baker won Ballarats Best and Fairest last night by a small margin over Adam Sewell, Nige Otto was third I think.
Not sure of votes but they were the winners.

[pickman]

Good luck to big Simon Payne on whatever he chooses to do next in his life, has been a great servant to the Melton Football Club over the years. I thought he did a great job as coach in '07 but struggled to get the troops up this year.

I think it's a tough road ahead for the Bloods in 2009, wont be an easy task for his replacement

[TigerTank]

Good luck to big Simon Payne on whatever he chooses to do next in his life

Terrific fella. Don't think he'll stay long out of coaching.

[Kings Army]

Good luck to big Simon Payne on whatever he chooses to do next in his life, has been a great servant to the Melton Football Club over the years. I thought he did a great job as coach in '07 but struggled to get the troops up this year.

I think it's a tough road ahead for the Bloods in 2009, wont be an easy task for his replacement


Robbie Waters?