Ballarat Football League

[coreybrown]

Anyone have any updates on the Ballarat Football League for 2006?

[blues12]

East point have appointed Ben Jordan as coach, his brother Dan will also be joining him,he kicked a bag of goals at st bernards in A grade ammos and at Geelong 2s.Gun Footballer he will be a huge task for any full back

[Grimmett]

East point have appointed Ben Jordan as coach, his brother Dan will also be joining him,he kicked a bag of goals at st bernards in A grade ammos and at Geelong 2s.Gun Footballer he will be a huge task for any full back

Close. Dan Jordan is indeed joining his brother Ben, reigning Henderson Medallist of the BFL, at East Point but Shane Fisher is returning as coach I believe. Shane Hutchinson is assistant coach.

[bigblackalsation]

Anyone have any updates on the Ballarat Football League for 2006?
I have heard Melton South are one of the teams that are expected to be one of the teams to watch??

Mate Sam Carlton who was listed by Coburg a couple of years ago but could only play St.Bernards 2 s has been signed for $350 by South if this is there gun recruit it will be a long year.

[coreybrown]

Mate Sam Carlton who was listed by Coburg a couple of years ago but could only play St.Bernards 2 s has been signed for $350 by South if this is there gun recruit it will be a long year.

Thanks Big, Hadnt heard about Carlton but had heard that have picked up 6 or seven local players and hadnt lost many if any?? Have you seen much of the BFL and if so whats your thoughts?

[oldfashiondefender]

Know of at least 3 east keilor players joining their old coach julian shanks at melton south.

[rioli brownlow]

Close. Dan Jordan is indeed joining his brother Ben, reigning Henderson Medallist of the BFL, at East Point but Shane Fisher is returning as coach I believe. Shane Hutchinson is assistant coach.



dan played at east freo last year, ben and dan will be 2 of the best players in the comp, different types though, dan is a big boy! will do wonders for east point. plus their originally from salesian college so they have got to be good

[Grimmett]

Today the Ballarat Courier reports:


North City on show in lightning premiership
Tuesday, 7 February 2006

NEWLY-formed North City will go on show in the Eclipse Ford Ballarat Football League lightning premiership at the Eastern Oval on Saturday, April 8.
Ballarat-based North City and Central Highlands league club Learmonth will join the BFL's 10 teams in the competition.

Previously known as Ballarat North Juniors, North City is preparing to make its senior debut in the Bendigo league this year.

Ironically, North City's first choice was to play in the Ballarat league, but its application for affiliation was unsuccessful and it turned to Bendigo.

RegionalOne BFL chief executive officer Rod Ward said the inclusion of North City would create enormous interest and help further develop the profile of the event on the football calendar.

Learmonth has been a CHFL finalist for the past two years and is now coached by former Daylesford player Anthony Beacham.

Sunbury has won the past two lightning premierships - defeating Warrnambool in the final two years ago and Darley last year.

The four pool groups for the lightning premiership:

POOL A: Learmonth, Melton South, Bacchus Marsh.

POOL B: Sebastopol, Redan, North City

POOL C: East Point, Darley, Ballarat.

POOL D: Lake Wendouree, Melton, Sunbury.

The same clubs will also contest a netball lightning premiership on the same day.

Mr Ward said in response to feedback from clubs after last season's lightning premiership about the shortness of the matches - two 12-minute halves - it was originally planned to have the event at a venue that offered neighbouring

grounds to allow more playing time.

"However, with the ongoing water restrictions and the extreme likelihood that some Ballarat grounds will be closed and suitable venues will likely be unavailable, the event will again be at the Eastern Oval and the same format

will be retained," he said.

A total of $5000 prizemoney will again be offered, with $3000 to the winner, $1000 to the runner-up and $500 to each of the losing semi-finalists.

[ringo1]

Could somebody please tell me if Chris Parker is still playing footy for Sebastopol? And who looks like being the big improver in the BFL. I wish the BFL was back to the old days when our clubs didn't have to compete with these satellite cities. Suggested teams-Sebas,Ballarat,Redan,Nth City,East-Point,Dunnstown,Castlemaine, suggestions?

[Grimmett]

Could somebody please tell me if Chris Parker is still playing footy for Sebastopol? And who looks like being the big improver in the BFL. I wish the BFL was back to the old days when our clubs didn't have to compete with these satellite cities. Suggested teams-Sebas,Ballarat,Redan,Nth City,East-Point,Dunnstown,Castlemaine, suggestions?

In the late 80’s the Ballarat FL approached Ararat FC about joining the league. At that time the league consisted of Ballarat, Golden Point, East Ballarat, North Ballarat, Sebastopol, Bacchus Marsh, Daylesford, Maryborough, Beaufort and Redan.
From memory the players were for the proposal but the old-timers and hierarchy decided the Wimmera FL was where Ararat belonged.

However, if the BFL had been successful in attracting Ararat I wonder if Stawell would have followed. That would have meant the BFL expanding in a westerly direction away from those satellite towns of the “Eastern Bloc”. Would such an expansion have made it easier for smaller towns in the competition like Beaufort, Maryborough and Daylesford to stay competitive? These teams have all subsequently departed the league, two to the ever strengthening Central Highlands FL, perhaps the strongest minor league in Victoria.
It’s an interesting proposition to think about, especially in light of the way the league is now structured with new teams, merged entities and an old club fielding new sides in the Bendigo league.

[ringo1]

Perhaps Bendigo and Ballarat FL's could merge. Sure it could work and be successful.No news on Chris Parker?

[Panther26]

[quote=oldfashiondefender]Know of at least 3 east keilor players joining their old coach julian shanks at melton south.


Yeah we have recruited 3 players from EK joining shanksy.
All 3 are looking very good on the track and we are looking forward to a great year in 2006!!

Can anyone predicy who will make finals this year?

[JC1981]

I have heard on the grape vine that the BFL umpires are considering refusing to umpire Sunbury matches this year, this could be massive as I wouldnt imagine there would be too many clubs that would want to play without official umpires.

News I have heard is Melton lost Roary Lake, but gained Saul Grenfell from East Keilor

Melton South have picked up Shannon Broadbent from KP and a few others from East Keilor, EK were an ordaniry side in EDFL so doubt these players will turn Melton South into a force, but watch out for Simon Whittle to have a massive 2nd season with the Panthers.

[Grimmett]

I have heard on the grape vine that the BFL umpires are considering refusing to umpire Sunbury matches this year, this could be massive as I wouldnt imagine there would be too many clubs that would want to play without official umpires.

News I have heard is Melton lost Roary Lake, but gained Saul Grenfell from East Keilor

Melton South have picked up Shannon Broadbent from KP and a few others from East Keilor, EK were an ordaniry side in EDFL so doubt these players will turn Melton South into a force, but watch out for Simon Whittle to have a massive 2nd season with the Panthers.

Umpires threatened but have held a meeting and agreed they will do Sunbury matches. League and club officials are working very hard to repair the damage and develop a better relationship.

[ringo1]

I take it that one more incident will see the end of BFL umpiring in Sunbury games and I don't blame them.

[Grimmett]

My understanding is that from 2007 onwards all VCFL major leagues will be required to form their own umpires' group which will alleviate this potential problem. If you wish to umpire mjor league games you will need to be a memebr of the relevant league's umpires group. That would make it a bit hard to refuse to umpire a particular team.
I know some leagues already do this but I think it is a VCFL policy from next season.

[Kooley]

former Bacchus Marsh player Adam Sutherland is apparently coaching the Marsh after wayne cracknell stood down from the job at the end of 2005.

[Canna7]

Know of at least 3 east keilor players joining their old coach julian shanks at melton south.


Yeah we have recruited 3 players from EK joining shanksy.
All 3 are looking very good on the track and we are looking forward to a great year in 2006!!

Can anyone predicy who will make finals this year?

I heard one of them is that Bonnici from the EDFL and the other is his mate M.Caruso? Don't know anything about the other one. Can they play?

[localfootyguru]

Disappointing to read the problems between umpires and the Sunbury FC in the BFL. It seems that Sunbury is a bit of a problem child and always involved in unsavory incidents in the BFL that attract negative publicity.

Perhaps its high time for league officials to make a stance and ensure the reputation of the BFL is stopped being tarnished by this club.

[Grimmett]

North City have withdrawn from the Ballarat FL Lightning Premiership to be held on April 8.

[Panther26]

I heard one of them is that Bonnici from the EDFL and the other is his mate M.Caruso? Don't know anything about the other one. Can they play?

Yeah Canna7...the other one ur referring to is his brother Rob i think his name is.

I've been down to training a few times and seen the boys, they look the good. only small blokes but thats exactly what the panthers need to win the ultimate this year!

also heard from the edfl forum that the boys can play a bit

[KLACKS]

dan played at east freo last year, ben and dan will be 2 of the best players in the comp, different types though, dan is a big boy! will do wonders for east point. plus their originally from salesian college so they have got to be good

I play cricket with Dan jordan and his brother BJ down at Bernards.
BJ - is just playing not coach. absolute gun of a bloke and player!
DJ - is just a natural freak - with a dodgey hip. so it will plague his this season.

[KLACKS]

Panther ive played against these blokes twice last year... all 3 of those blokes last year are not much chop! Very over rated! go missing when the going gets tough!
Very skilful players - but there skill goes missing when theres a little bit of body pressure.

[patty O'furnicha]

Anyone got any info on how Bacchus Marsh are looking, been struggling for quite some time now you'd have to think they need to improve soon. any new recruits and what are they like?

[The Nest]

Anyone got any info on Aaron Clarke from Sebastapol in 05? is he any good, what type of player is he?

[Dusters]

Does anyone know if Matty Cape has signed at Darley? He will be a gun in the BFL if so

[Dusters]

Is the rumour true that Craig Berger is looking at going back to Keilor this year?

[Grimmett]

Anyone got any info on Aaron Clarke from Sebastapol in 05? is he any good, what type of player is he?

He a tallish bloke originally from Ararat?

[The Nest]

He a tallish bloke originally from Ararat?

Not too sure, havent seen him.

He has put in a clearance to transfer from Sebastapol thats all I know......

[patty O'furnicha]

Does anyone know if Matty Cape has signed at Darley? He will be a gun in the BFL if so

Yeah Cape is a done deal

[Canna7]

Panther ive played against these blokes twice last year... all 3 of those blokes last year are not much chop! Very over rated! go missing when the going gets tough!
Very skilful players - but there skill goes missing when theres a little bit of body pressure.

I have heard differently, they are good players and good blokes, unlike many down at that club.

[jackson_rules]

Go Panthers;)

[tarrants guns]

anyone have any info the the central highlands league coaches and players stuff. does anyone know where a steve atkinson plays

[rioli brownlow]

I play cricket with Dan jordan and his brother BJ down at Bernards.
BJ - is just playing not coach. absolute gun of a bloke and player!
DJ - is just a natural freak - with a dodgey hip. so it will plague his this season.



yeah i played with ben and daddy john at rupo, ben was a good keeper don't know if he is still doing that?

[dave31]

Yeah Cape is a done deal
No Capey is not a done deal. The contract hasn't been signed and there is a reason why he hasn't been training with them.

Strong rumours say that the Marsh have been in his ear and have significantly upped his ante.

He could be a surprise pickup to join one of his 'good mates' who has returned to the Marsh after a stint up north.

[JC1981]

Would his mate be Skrobalak??

[tige19]

Would his mate be Skrobalak??

Adam is coaching Torquay again mate so you can scrap his name.

[tige19]

Would his mate be Skrobalak??

Adam is coaching at Torquay again so you can scrap his name.....

[patty O'furnicha]

Would his mate be Skrobalak??

A few players returning to Bacchus Marsh that have had recents stints up north are, Jay McCarthy, Michael Dodd, Brett Connors, Rohan Connors, and possibly Matthew Sutherland.

[Grimmett]

Wimmera Mail-Times
Wednesday, March 15, 2006

FOOTY FOCUS PRE-SEASON

Former Horsham Saints duo Jarret Giampaolo and Tom McKinnon will play for Redan in the Ballarat Football League this year.
The 19-year olds have moved to Ballarat to attend university and signed with the Lions last week.
Former VFL player Kieran Murrihy coaches the Lions, while 2005 Beulah premiership coach Shane Snibson is assistant coach.
Ballarat Football League clubs Ballarat, Lake Wendouree and Sebastopol pursued the pair, while VFL club North Ballarat also showed interest.
Giampolo was Wimmera League Rising Star in 2005, while McKinnon was a league representative.
The pair join a string of leading players including Glenn Doyle, Heath Watson, Matthew Ward, Bernie Ward and Heath Kelm on the Horsham Saints' player departure list.

[Vineyard]

Not sure on Dave31's info on Cape but he was seen at Darley training last night and will be lining up for the devils against Strathmore on Thursday night.

Be an interetsing test between a BFL finals contender and the EDFL premiership favorite.

[Vineyard]

Also interesting to note that John Connors has taken over the presidency of Bacchus Marsh. A few rumours circulating that one of his changes will be the re-vamp of the jumper design. Can only be good for the club.

[gotnoskills]

Anyone got any info on how Bacchus Marsh are looking, been struggling for quite some time now you'd have to think they need to improve soon. any new recruits and what are they like?

heard they are looking at a young bloke named Michael Rowe, tall with major skills and i mean skills, from up bush but played with Western jets last year. has been training werribee. supposivley wants big bucks, dunno if bacch ss can afford him.

[sloth6]

Can anyone from Darley give a report on last nights match against Strathmore

[Vineyard]

Yeah Strathmore beat Darley pretty comfortable in a scrappy affair. Strathmore had 19 players on the ground and kicked 4 goals to 1. Big full forward can kick a mile but ducks his head every time he tries to grab. strathmore onballers were more experienced and a little smarter than the young devils who never stopped having a crack.

Darley were much more effective after quarter time. Gained control in teh middle produced some better football. miller, mccabe and reynolds played cameo rolls and both sides had some good players out.

Cox and Lesko were good up forward and mcGrath in the middle. Stephenson keeps on producing. man mountain.

Positive signs for the devils but still some things to imrpove come april 14th.

[patty O'furnicha]

Yeah Strathmore beat Darley pretty comfortable in a scrappy affair. Strathmore had 19 players on the ground and kicked 4 goals to 1. Big full forward can kick a mile but ducks his head every time he tries to grab. strathmore onballers were more experienced and a little smarter than the young devils who never stopped having a crack.

Darley were much more effective after quarter time. Gained control in teh middle produced some better football. miller, mccabe and reynolds played cameo rolls and both sides had some good players out.

Cox and Lesko were good up forward and mcGrath in the middle. Stephenson keeps on producing. man mountain.

Positive signs for the devils but still some things to imrpove come april 14th.

Good Summary VY but what about the question everyone is dying to ask... How did the 'adonas like', Cape play???

[Vineyard]

not sure as i wasnt at the game as i only heard through a mate. Apparently he was solid getting the rust out after having not played for 18 months having played cricket in england last winter. In racing terms much better for the run and will certainly strengthen teh devils

[David O'Leary]

Plenty of rumours that Redan are throwing the cash at 3 former players:


A ruckman
A full-back
A wingman

[bowdy4]

No Capey is not a done deal. The contract hasn't been signed and there is a reason why he hasn't been training with them.

Strong rumours say that the Marsh have been in his ear and have significantly upped his ante.

He could be a surprise pickup to join one of his 'good mates' who has returned to the Marsh after a stint up north.

No clearance has gone through for Cape yet, so I'd say you're right.

http://www.bfl.vcfl.com.au/memdb_transfers.asp

[Vineyard]

I think you will find bowdy4 that Cape doesnt need a transfer as he didnt play footy last year anywhere. Before that he was at Williamstown and his preferred club was Darley so thats how it may have sneaked under the radar.

Big clash for the Devils this weekend against Greenvale. Darley will be looking to put up a good effort 2 weeks out from playing Sunbury

[Kings Army]

POWER V POWER - debate has raged over who was the better footballer: Mark Serge Power or Matt Demon Power. Whats your view??

[Grimmett]

The Ballarat Courier

Ballarat Football League 2006 Preview

Bacchus Marsh

2005: Won 1, Lost 15, Position 11th

First published Tuesday, March 28, 2006.
By Simon Gladman

First-year coach Adam Sutherland knows that things could only improve at Bacchus Marsh this year.
Last year was a horror season for the Cobras.
One win, against Ballarat, was all that they had to show under coach Wayne Cracknell.
"People always ask me how I think we're going to go," Sutherland said.
"When we've trained well in the pre-season you can see that the standard has improved.
"Obviously we want to improve. That's just what I want to see."
Many would view the departure of two of the club's best players during the off-season as sending the club spiralling further into the depths of the Ballarat Football League.
Goal-sneak Andrew McKay has moved to Hepburn, while midfielder Erik Dressler has made his way to Lalor.
McKay would be sorely missed this season, as he was Bacchus Marsh's only option in attack last year.
Despite his lack of height, he consistently out-played taller opponents and kicked bags of goals.
But Bacchus Marsh has been aggressive on the recruitment front, too, giving it some good returns.
There has been the addition of a handful of experienced players who, Sutherland said, would walk into the starting 18.
The best of them and automatic selections into the side are Brett Connors and Jay McCarthy. They have returned to their former home of Maddingley Park, having spent time at Wedderburn.
They have been among up to 50 players on the training track in the off-season.
The Cobras have relied on one man, captain Peter Larsen, for far too long as their on-field leader.
Larsen has proved to be a prolific ballwinner in the midfield and an inspiration to his team-mates, who have given him little help.
Sutherland believes that the new recruits will help direct the side and establish consistency in its performances.
Two losses of more than 100 points at the start of 2005 shot Bacchus Marsh's confidence to pieces.
Sutherland said getting confidence and maintaining it was the trick with such a youthful list.
The Cobras showed at times, for a half or a quarter, they could match it with the league's best.
With more leaders on the field, expect the Cobras to match it more often.

THE COACH
ADAM SUTHERLAND
Age: 34
First year as Cobras coach
He replaces Wayne Cracknell
Retired from playing at Bacchus Marsh in 2001

KEY LOSSES
Andrew McKay (Hepburn)
Brent Towan (Lara)
Jarryd King (Darley)
Erik Dressler (Lalor)
Stephen Marrett (Deniliquin Rovers)

KEY GAINS
Dylan O'Brien (Darley)
James Lundberg (Glen Eira Amateurs)
Jay McCarthy (Wedderbum)
Justin Shea (Seaford)
Daniel Larkin (Moama)
Brett Connors (Wedderbum)
Michael Dodd (Moama)
Michael Rowe (Western Jets)
Tim Anneth (Portland)

LEADERSHIP GROUP
Peter Larsen (captain)
Daniel Veldon
James Dickinson
Ashley Whittle
Dave Gardiner

THE DRAW
April 22: Sebastopol (H)
April 29: Sunbury (A)
May 6: Ballarat (H)
May 13: Lake Wendouree (A)
May 20: East Point (H)
June 3: Darley (A)
June 10: Melton South (H)
June 17: Melton (H)
June 24: Redan (A)
July 1: Sebastopol (A)
July 8: Sunbury (H)
July 16: Ballarat (A)
July 23: Lake Wendouree (H)
July 29: East Point (A)
August 6: Darley (H)
August 12: Melton South (A)
August 19: Melton (A)
August 26: Redan (H)

[patty O'furnicha]

heard they are looking at a young bloke named Michael Rowe, tall with major skills and i mean skills, from up bush but played with Western jets last year. has been training werribee. supposivley wants big bucks, dunno if bacch ss can afford him.

Rowe played in Bacchus Marsh's practice match on the weekend and the club was very impressed with the young recruit. Exactly what the Marsh needs and further more the win over the highly fancied Torquay side on the weekend showed that the marsh have improved by quite a bit and will not be an easy victory for opposition side as seen over the past few years. New recruits Rowe, Dodd, Shea, McCarthy and both Connors brothers were all amongst the best players, showing that the club and coaching staff have done a great job at recruiting over the off season.

[bearsboy]

POWER V POWER - debate has raged over who was the better footballer: Mark Serge Power or Matt Demon Power. Whats your view??Who cares ? both overated, neither of these two reached the dizzy heights of the great Justin Burt !

[Grimmett]

The Ballarat Courier

Ballarat Football League 2006 Preview

Sebastopol

2005: Won 2, Lost 14, Position 10th

First published Wednesday, March 29, 2006.
By Simon Gladman

Chris Lewis is usually pretty honest about where his team is at.
That's why it might surprise some that he's not afraid to mention the 'F' word - finals.
"I don't think it's beyond us to reach a finals spot," he said, pondering the season ahead.
Lewis, however, is not getting too carried away.
He knows it would take a minor miracle for the Kookaburras to make their first finals appearance since 2000.
"We're just looking for improvement and to be more consistent and more competitive," he said.
There is a new feeling in the air at Marty Busch Reserve this year. There is some excitement for a new-look team and plenty of expectation to improve.
Sebastopol won only two games last year - both against bottom side Bacchus Marsh.
It was Lewis' first season at the club, having been appointed coach about one month out from Round One. It was an impossible task with an undermanned and inexperienced list.
"To have that extra time has been excellent for me, and I think the side is heaps better off at this stage than it was last year," he said.
It might not just be heaps better off, it's also heaps bigger.
A determined group of about 15 players has put in a big pre-season in the gym.
Among the bulkiest are Malcolm Niblett, Joe Morrison, Chris Wills and James Carroll.
"They actually look like footballers," Lewis said. "I thought that was our biggest problem last year - we got knocked off the ball too easily. We're excited about the work ethic they've done. We would like to think they would get a bit of reward for that.”
Niblett, one of the league's premier full-backs, will again have the role of stopping the opposition's most dangerous forward. He won't be alone in defence this time.
Sebastopol has recruited key players, including Tim Beacham (Daylesford), Luther Dean (Daylesford), Brent O'Grady (Pascoe Vale), Mark Parriman (Broome), and Wanderers pair Ali Bond and Nook Mansell.
The departure of prime movers Wayne Schultz, to Victorian Football League club North Ballarat, and Troy Cook, to Williamstown, have hit the Kookaburras hard.
The new recruits, all of whom have experience at the senior level, will give Lewis more flexibility to try a few tactical moves when games get tight.
The forward line has a new edge, with Beacham set to stand alongside hard-working full-forward Matt Rae.
Beacham struggled with injuries last year, running on the ball to avoid being crunched in marking contests.
Every rival coach knows he could be a goal-kicking machine, a match winner, and an inspiration to his team-mates. He could be just the man Sebastopol needs.

THE COACH
CHRIS LEWIS
Age: 37
Second year as Kookaburras coach
Dual premiership player with West Coast Eagles.

KEY LOSSES
Matt Alexander (retired)
Aaron Clarke (South Mildura)
Troy Cook (Williamstown)
Clint Cooper (Newlyn)
Tim Kelly (Congupna)
Troy Leon (Newlyn)
Aaron Magner (Mathoura)
Wayne Schultz (North Ballarat)

KEY GAINS
Tim Beacham (Daylesford)
All Bond (Wanderers, NT)
Luther Dean (Daylesford)
Geoffrey Clark-Ugle (Panmure)
Steve Edwards (Heywood)
Simon Flagg (North Geelong)
Jarred Gillies (Anglesea)
Luke Kennelly (Shepparton)
Troy Lovett (Heywood)
Nook Mansell (Wanderers, NT)
Andrew Martin (Sunshine YCW)
Brent O'Grady (Pascoe Vale)
Mark Parriman (Broome)
Luke Piper (Landsborough, QLD)
Nick Turnball (Daylesford)
Luke Whitehead (Carngham-Linton)

THE DRAW
April 22: Bacchus Marsh (A)
April 29: Darley (H)
May 7: East Point (A)
May 13: Ballarat (A)
May 20: Redan (H)
June 3: Melton (H)
June 12: Sunbury (A)
June 18: Lake Wendouree (H)
June 24: Melton South (A)
July 1: Bacchus Marsh (H)
July 8: Darley (A)
July 15: East Point (H)
July 22: Ballarat (H)
July 29: Redan (A)
August 5: Melton (A)
August 12: Sunbury (H)
August 19: Lake Wendouree (A)
August 26: Melton South (H)

[Kings Army]

Who cares ? both overated, neither of these two reached the dizzy heights of the great Justin Burt !

Burt from Gisborne? Get off this thread you Gisborne suck. Join a decent league before you chat on this thread. Gisborne went to a porpoise league like Bendigo because they could never match it with Sunbury, Melton, Melton South and Darley. Enjoy you cheap flags in a second rate league.

[Kings Army]

Is the lightening premiership this weekend? Has a draw come out?

[Kings Army]

Who cares ? both overated, neither of these two reached the dizzy heights of the great Justin Burt !

Burt from Gisborne? Get off this thread you Gisborne suck. Gisborne had to join a porpoise league like Bendigo because it could not match it with Sunbury, Melton, Melton South and Darley. Enjoy your cheap flags in a 2nd rate league.:eek:

[bearsboy]

Burt from Gisborne? Get off this thread you Gisborne suck. Gisborne had to join a porpoise league like Bendigo because it could not match it with Sunbury, Melton, Melton South and Darley. Enjoy your cheap flags in a 2nd rate league.:eek:could you please repeat that one more time ive nearly got it:cool:

[Kings Army]

could you please repeat that one more time ive nearly got it:cool:

Repeat what? That Gisborne are hinding in a crap comp so they don't have to play against good sides. :confused: :confused:

[bearsboy]

Is the lightening premiership this weekend? Has a draw come out?Ive noticed you dont recieve to many responses to your questions, some of the comments posted by you are very ordinary, as i have seen your name on many threads . i feel that you are a very ignorant football follower and only see this great game of ours through your Sunbury glasses. i think you should stop wasting your time on here,because people are sick of morons like you posting absolute one eyed drivel . you obviously have no idea about football , so i suggest you head to a game or two this year to see what it is all about .

[Kings Army]

Ive noticed you dont recieve to many responses to your questions, some of the comments posted by you are very ordinary, as i have seen your name on many threads . i feel that you are a very ignorant football follower and only see this great game of ours through your Sunbury glasses. i think you should stop wasting your time on here,because people are sick of morons like you posting absolute one eyed drivel . you obviously have no idea about football , so i suggest you head to a game or two this year to see what it is all about .

I've noticed you do not post any original comments - all you do is respond to things that I post. You support Gisborne but have had no input into the Bendgio league thread! You look like another scared Gisborne supporter.

Get to a game or 2 - what in Bendigo?? You watch 2nd rate football and now become an expert?

Check out the EDVL Div 2 thread. I believe it was created by the King. Here is your challenge Bears Boy - start your own thread.
Either:
1) you will be to scared.
2) not have any orginal ideas
3) or have nothing that people will have an interest in. :eek:

[Kings Army]

From the Ballarat Courier:

EAST Point star recruit Dan Jordan would struggle to have an impact against Sunbury this year, outspoken Lions coach Mark Power said yesterday.

Power said that his defenders would make the going tough for Jordan, who has been a dominant forward in practice matches for the Kangaroos in recent weeks.
It is believed Jordan has been taking up to 18 marks per game. "He won't take any more than 10 marks against us, I can guarantee you that," Power said.


Big call - if he comes out and kicks ten there will be egg on the face of Mr Power!

[Vineyard]

From the Ballarat Courier:

EAST Point star recruit Dan Jordan would struggle to have an impact against Sunbury this year, outspoken Lions coach Mark Power said yesterday.

Power said that his defenders would make the going tough for Jordan, who has been a dominant forward in practice matches for the Kangaroos in recent weeks.
It is believed Jordan has been taking up to 18 marks per game. "He won't take any more than 10 marks against us, I can guarantee you that," Power said.


Big call - if he comes out and kicks ten there will be egg on the face of Mr Power!


Would be a big call for anyone to kick ten against Sunbury, especially from East Point. You've got to have the supply...

[Vineyard]

Gisborne are hiding in a crap comp. I definitely agree. Why they didnt move to the Ballarat league is a strange decision. Maybe sick of losing to Darley & Sunbury etc

[Vineyard]

Is the lightening premiership this weekend? Has a draw come out?

Late news is that Sunbury, Melton, Redan and Darley will all be playing 2nd String sides in tomorrow's lightning premiership due to season openers in 4 to 5 days time.

At a guess there will be some lower clubs playing in the finals of this comp. Probably get an unrealistic idea of where they are at...

Interesting playing this so close to the season proper

[bearsboy]

Gisborne are hiding in a crap comp. I definitely agree. Why they didnt move to the Ballarat league is a strange decision. Maybe sick of losing to Darley & Sunbury etcAnother Scumbury supporter , how do you peanuts come up with these comments, 2 years ago bendigo beat ballarat in an interleague game . i dont believe that much has changed in this time , i think , as well as a lot of others that have seen the likes of darley, scumbury and melton .That Gisborne would beat these sides all day every day if they where playing for keeps

[Toadfooty]

Simple- Both BFL's are second rate major leagues. Don't we realise this?

[howzat]

From the Ballarat Courier:

EAST Point star recruit Dan Jordan would struggle to have an impact against Sunbury this year, outspoken Lions coach Mark Power said yesterday.

Power said that his defenders would make the going tough for Jordan, who has been a dominant forward in practice matches for the Kangaroos in recent weeks.
It is believed Jordan has been taking up to 18 marks per game. "He won't take any more than 10 marks against us, I can guarantee you that," Power said.


Big call - if he comes out and kicks ten there will be egg on the face of Mr Power!Mark Power is a dead set d**khead this bloke has the biggest mouth in the b.f.l , lets see if he can back it up with something thats called a PREMIERSHIP .

[Con Kreteshoez]

Late news is that Sunbury, Melton, Redan and Darley will all be playing 2nd String sides in tomorrow's lightning premiership due to season openers in 4 to 5 days time.

At a guess there will be some lower clubs playing in the finals of this comp. Probably get an unrealistic idea of where they are at...

Interesting playing this so close to the season proper

vineyard my friend, is there any truth to the rumour that brett connors single handedly tore apart the devils today??? would have 2 be the most polished on baller in the league.. any objecti9ons?? the ballarat league is renowned for ex vfl has beens..

[Big_flipper]

Chris Johnson played in the Ballarat league previously. Now playing in Eastern Melb with me. Was wanting any info on him, we have great reports of courage and silky skills but would like to verify that with people who have played against him?

[football365]

Chris Johnson played in the Ballarat league previously. Now playing in Eastern Melb with me. Was wanting any info on him, we have great reports of courage and silky skills but would like to verify that with people who have played against him?

Jono goes alright, top player mate. Good get.

[Vineyard]

vineyard my friend, is there any truth to the rumour that brett connors single handedly tore apart the devils today??? would have 2 be the most polished on baller in the league.. any objecti9ons?? the ballarat league is renowned for ex vfl has beens..

Hello Mr Concrete Shoes - Exposed Aggregate i hear is your preferred type - The older connors brother and Dad to be did play well today but tore apart may be slightly exagerating. Will be better for the run and had some telling positions. And yes the Marsh were to good for the devils. Unfortuneatly for them there were no premiership points on the line.

Please name some of the ex VFL has beens that you seem to have a problem with? Guys like Snibson, Field, Edwards, Sutton, Porter, Griffen, Little, Reynolds, Connors, Cape, Edwards, Miller, & numerous others have all spent time on VFL/AFL lists and have only strenthend the league.

Jealous?

[Bigfan]

Mark Power is a dead set d**khead this bloke has the biggest mouth in the b.f.l , lets see if he can back it up with something thats called a PREMIERSHIP .

Has anyone got any news on how Dan Jordan went in the lightning premiership on the weekend and in practice matches so far? How's he going to go for East Point this year?

[Kings Army]

Mark Power is a dead set d**khead this bloke has the biggest mouth in the b.f.l , lets see if he can back it up with something thats called a PREMIERSHIP .

He backed it up on the weekend when Dan Jordan took 1 mark for the game - and that was when the full back kicked it out after a point to him.

I guarantee that you would not back against Sunbury this year - and what is even more certain you will hide behind this forum with your name calling. You may think he is a d**khead but there is no way you would say it within 100 metres of him.

[Bigfan]

He backed it up on the weekend when Dan Jordan took 1 mark for the game - and that was when the full back kicked it out after a point to him.

I guarantee that you would not back against Sunbury this year - and what is even more certain you will hide behind this forum with your name calling. You may think he is a d**khead but there is no way you would say it within 100 metres of him.
I'm intrested to see what Dan Jordan can do for East Point. Can anyone give me some more detail on how he went in the lightning premiership on the weekend?

[Bigfan]

He backed it up on the weekend when Dan Jordan took 1 mark for the game - and that was when the full back kicked it out after a point to him.

I guarantee that you would not back against Sunbury this year - and what is even more certain you will hide behind this forum with your name calling. You may think he is a d**khead but there is no way you would say it within 100 metres of him.
I'm intrested to see what Dan Jordan can do for East Point. Can anyone give me some more detail on how he went in the lightning premiership on the weekend?

[The Scribe]

Hello Mr Concrete Shoes - Exposed Aggregate i hear is your preferred type - The older connors brother and Dad to be did play well today but tore apart may be slightly exagerating. Will be better for the run and had some telling positions. And yes the Marsh were to good for the devils. Unfortuneatly for them there were no premiership points on the line.

Please name some of the ex VFL has beens that you seem to have a problem with? Guys like Snibson, Field, Edwards, Sutton, Porter, Griffen, Little, Reynolds, Connors, Cape, Edwards, Miller, & numerous others have all spent time on VFL/AFL lists and have only strenthend the league.

Jealous?

You seem to be in the know there vineyard, & i agree the vfl/afl listed players suiting up in the ballarat football league will only enhance the quality of competition, & i also beleive the addition of connors to the Marsh's list will substantially improve its midfield capabilities.(didnt one of the marsh's other star onballers get injured in a praccy match?? think he goes by the name aussie??) Just wondering if you could fill me on what type of player Darley recruit Cape is?? have heard he is an absolute gun??

[howzat]

He backed it up on the weekend when Dan Jordan took 1 mark for the game - and that was when the full back kicked it out after a point to him.

I guarantee that you would not back against Sunbury this year - and what is even more certain you will hide behind this forum with your name calling. You may think he is a d**khead but there is no way you would say it within 100 metres of him. i dont think he is to tough more of a thug if anything heard a story he king hit an ex team mate recently are you his mum ? as for sunbury , CHOKERS ! :thumbsd: :thumbsd: :thumbsd: :thumbsd:

[JC1981]

Does any1 know who the Bloods have picked up and lossed, I heard they lost a few of the blokes from QLD but havent really picked up anything substantial.

[Kings Army]

i dont think he is to tough more of a thug if anything heard a story he king hit an ex team mate recently are you his mum ? as for sunbury , CHOKERS ! :thumbsd: :thumbsd: :thumbsd: :thumbsd:

I am sure your the type of bloke who belives every storey you hear - and thus you will be very excited to wake up this Sunday morning and find the Easter Bunny had paid you a visit.

Tough or thug you can debate but what I know is you would never test your self to find out if either is true. :eek:

[howzat]

I am sure your the type of bloke who belives every storey you hear - and thus you will be very excited to wake up this Sunday morning and find the Easter Bunny had paid you a visit.

Tough or thug you can debate but what I know is you would never test your self to find out if either is true. :eek:if you are not mark power [which i think you are ]you must be his mum . i have played against him a few times at another level in S.A . and have seen him in recent times , he was a handy player but always a sniper he is well past his best and i reckon he cant coach hence the CHOKER comment :eek: :eek:

[Kings Army]

if you are not mark power [which i think you are ]you must be his mum . i have played against him a few times at another level in S.A . and have seen him in recent times , he was a handy player but always a sniper he is well past his best and i reckon he cant coach hence the CHOKER comment :eek: :eek:

Played against him ins SA? That is why you sit back an snipe him - he has gone on to do more than you. He made the SANFL team of the year that year and now a coach of a BFL side - all you have is this forum to be heard. You must be a no body.
He has 5 flags and a 16-1 coaching record. Your playing/coaching record better?

[Vineyard]

You are very passionate about your Sunbury side Kings Army. Do you have much of an involvement there. Will you be at Darley Park tomorrow night to see the clash of the titans. The Devils are pumped for the game and rumour has it a few injuries have come out of the lighnting premiership for the lions.

Who was better - Matt Power or Mark...

[Vineyard]

Dont know about Cape being a gun at Darley. He will add a tall to the back half to the devils and some experience but we can only see what the season brings as it progresses. Big ugly red head who runs the lines and plays accountable by all reports.

Aussie Larsen was injured at the marsh but will be back for round one to led his new look side. Quite impressive in the LP. Connors may miss round one with the birth of his first child due much to the happiness of his fiancee

[Kings Army]

You are very passionate about your Sunbury side Kings Army. Do you have much of an involvement there. Will you be at Darley Park tomorrow night to see the clash of the titans. The Devils are pumped for the game and rumour has it a few injuries have come out of the lighnting premiership for the lions.

Who was better - Matt Power or Mark...

Darley are a huge chance tomorrow night - with a great midfield of Scoble, Miller and Henry they should take it up to Sunbury.

Nothing to do with Sunbury but invloved in the EDFL.

Mark has the playing and now coaching record over Matt.

[rightfoot_sloth]

The courier reported on the web that there was 6 new players in for Redan and 4 for Melton. Has anyone got the names of these players ? Most likely in todays courier. Thanks.

[patty O'furnicha]

Dont know about Cape being a gun at Darley. He will add a tall to the back half to the devils and some experience but we can only see what the season brings as it progresses. Big ugly red head who runs the lines and plays accountable by all reports.


Big ugly red head who runs the lines... When did Antony get back?

[Grimmett]

The courier reported on the web that there was 6 new players in for Redan and 4 for Melton. Has anyone got the names of these players ? Most likely in todays courier. Thanks.

Eight new Redan players actually.
Three former North Ballarat players at Redan with Julian Field the best known, Shane Snibson who coached Beulah last year and Jake Bridges who is back from Wangaratta in the O & M. Jarrett Giampaolo and Tom McKinnon are new from Horsham Saints in the Wimmera FL. Matthew Pitt is from St Albans in Geelong, Andrew Blackwood from Bendigo according to the paper and Brett Dickinson, ex-Numurkah.

The Bloods have Shaun Stanley from Parkside, Aaron Wheelhouse from Lancefield and Saul Grenfell from Keilor Park.
There is an M.Turner listed as new is the paper but no details about where he is from and he isn't in the clearances list. Wheelhouse is only an emergency and is named at CHB in the twos.

[patty O'furnicha]

Connors may miss round one with the birth of his first child due much to the happiness of his fiancee

Obviously not the Connors from up north at wedderburn... He already has a few running around doesn't he!! :D

[JC1981]

Eight new Redan players actually.
Three former North Ballarat players at Redan with Julian Field the best known, Shane Snibson who coached Beulah last year and Jake Bridges who is back from Wangaratta in the O & M. Jarrett Giampaolo and Tom McKinnon are new from Horsham Saints in the Wimmera FL. Matthew Pitt is from St Albans in Geelong, Andrew Blackwood from Bendigo according to the paper and Brett Dickinson, ex-Numurkah.

The Bloods have Shaun Stanley from Parkside, Aaron Wheelhouse from Lancefield and Saul Grenfell from Keilor Park.
There is an M.Turner listed as new is the paper but no details about where he is from and he isn't in the clearances list. Wheelhouse is only an emergency and is named at CHB in the twos.

The bloods players not really new faces besides Wheelhouse, Turner played juniors with the bloods then at western and onto Willy is 4ft tall but wins a lot of the ball and has the footy smarts, Grenfell is returning from a stint with Keilor Park is an ok player will prob play off half back. Shaun Stanley coming back after a year at Parkside dont know too much about him but has always lived in the shaddows of his brother Darren.

[JC1981]

Eight new Redan players actually.
Three former North Ballarat players at Redan with Julian Field the best known, Shane Snibson who coached Beulah last year and Jake Bridges who is back from Wangaratta in the O & M. Jarrett Giampaolo and Tom McKinnon are new from Horsham Saints in the Wimmera FL. Matthew Pitt is from St Albans in Geelong, Andrew Blackwood from Bendigo according to the paper and Brett Dickinson, ex-Numurkah.

The Bloods have Shaun Stanley from Parkside, Aaron Wheelhouse from Lancefield and Saul Grenfell from Keilor Park.
There is an M.Turner listed as new is the paper but no details about where he is from and he isn't in the clearances list. Wheelhouse is only an emergency and is named at CHB in the twos.

The bloods players not really new faces besides Wheelhouse, Turner played juniors with the bloods then at western and onto Willy is 4ft tall but wins a lot of the ball and has the footy smarts, Grenfell is returning from a stint with Keilor Park is an ok player will prob play off half back. Shaun Stanley coming back after a year at Parkside dont know too much about him but has always lived in the shaddows of his brother Darren.

[fevvola]

anyone know the scores yet

[Vineyard]

anyone know the scores yet

Yeah Melton Beat Redan in a high scoring game by approx 15 points and Darley beat Sunbury in true wet weather footy by the same margin on Good Friday.

Was a great atmosphere to see Sunbury's first loss in a premiership points game since June 2004. There only other losses have been in finals - maybe chokers as some people have mentioned... Very good side though and missed a couple of key players.

Does give the devils youngsters some belief though for the rest of the season.

[kitch]

Has anyone got any news on how Dan Jordan went in the lightning premiership on the weekend and in practice matches so far? How's he going to go for East Point this year?

Hey mate, im an East Ballarat junior but have been training with East Point. Dan Jordan is looking very impressive indeed, fitness and skill very high, although i have not seen him play.

[kitch]

On another note, excellent to see Darley bring down Sunbury. In all accounts a very entertaining game that saw the champions of the league go down. Should add a lot more interest to the competition this year!! Is anybody in a suitable position to comment on the credibility of Darley...was it simple a david vs goliath upset, or are they poised for a big year?

[Vineyard]

Darley are the real deal Kitch. The youngsters have all played for a couple of seasons now and are used to the league. The devils will be a lot more consistent and can contend with the big clubs. Plus they have slipped under the radar in evereyone's predictions/ratings.

Who is Dan Jordan?

And how did teh Roosters boys go for Redan?

[Bigfan]

Darley are the real deal Kitch. The youngsters have all played for a couple of seasons now and are used to the league. The devils will be a lot more consistent and can contend with the big clubs. Plus they have slipped under the radar in evereyone's predictions/ratings.

Who is Dan Jordan?

And how did teh Roosters boys go for Redan?

Dan Jordan is one of the new recruits for East Point this year. He came from St Bernards in the a grade ammos, but played for East Freo in the WAFL last year. His brother Ben Jordan won the Henderson medal last year.

Can anyone tell me how DJ has gone so far - goals, marks etc?

[simplesimon]

i believe East Point kick their season off this weekend bigfan.

[coley]

Dan Jordan is one of the new recruits for East Point this year. He came from St Bernards in the a grade ammos, but played for East Freo in the WAFL last year. His brother Ben Jordan won the Henderson medal last year.

Can anyone tell me how DJ has gone so far - goals, marks etc?

dj is exactly what east point needed after the departure of greg seiz last year
shane fisher should still be a great target up foward but dan jordan has CHF written all over him

averges about 15 marks a game over the preseason and should be one to look for. many that have seen him play say he allready has the hendo in the bag

works very well in tandem with last years henderson medalist and brother ben