Aflq News

[Rayza]

Any one know any news on coolangatta this year ? are they in the hunt for a flag ?

[BIGANT]

I hear Josh Wilson is having a good season with wanderers to date in the ntfl,how did he go last season in cairns.

[Rayza]

sorry havn't herd off him i only moved to the coast last year from geelong who did he play for

[Mikes4]

Any one know any news on coolangatta this year ? are they in the hunt for a flag ?

Well if you are advertising for players for them, I'd hope you are fully aware of how they are travelling. Anyway what level do they play at again? Div 2 in Qld? Who cares.

[mitch_fc]

what do QAFL people think of Andy Knee? how did he go last year?

[Rayza]

He had a strong year i played on him he is a very good player supper fit and strong played on the ball then moved up to the goals

[matchwinner]

He had a strong year i played on him he is a very good player supper fit and strong played on the ball then moved up to the goals

Would he rate in the top few players in the competition, or just average?? What is the standard like up there?

[Krakour Magic]

Would he rate in the top few players in the competition, or just average?? What is the standard like up there?

Don't worry about Knee, there's no question he's top 5 or so in the AFLQ Div 2. In my view he'd be an easy walk up start at any Div 1 clubs. Strong, can run, great hands, steady kick. Would do well in most leagues.

[bigblackalsation]

Scott Ralph returns to Morningside after 6 seasons at VFL club Williamstown

Another former panther Barry O'Brien has scored a coaching gig in the Wagga region.

[mitch_fc]

Don't worry about Knee, there's no question he's top 5 or so in the AFLQ Div 2. In my view he'd be an easy walk up start at any Div 1 clubs. Strong, can run, great hands, steady kick. Would do well in most leagues.
well it'll be good to play beside him this year!!

[kingfooty]

He had a strong year i played on him he is a very good player supper fit and strong played on the ball then moved up to the goalsIf you want to be super fit you cant have too much supper

[Hang Time]

Can someone tell me something about Mayne Tigers.. are they a good club?i know they used to be but i hear there now struggling.

[Krakour Magic]

well it'll be good to play beside him this year!!

Help me out, Mitch FC, where's Knee playing this year?

[Krakour Magic]

Can someone tell me something about Mayne Tigers.. are they a good club?i know they used to be but i hear there now struggling.

Struggled last year, having been relegated to Div 2 of AFLQ. They made the finals in Div 2, but that's 8th in a 12 team (?) competition. Only stayed in the 8 based on last game of the year.

Housego at centre half forward is one of the best in the state - won the league medal by miles.

Michael Silman in the centre is handy as well (fairly strong), as are Caleb Brown and Mark Dennis.

[Hang Time]

Thanks mate, thinking of heading up there i have spoken to a Luke Ferguson. He seems like a good bloke, can he play?

[Krakour Magic]

Thanks mate, thinking of heading up there i have spoken to a Luke Ferguson. He seems like a good bloke, can he play?

I've got a Mitch Ferguson on my list, but no Luke Ferguson. Maybe same guy? If same bloke, didn't do much last year based on my notes.

I know another club nearby Mayne if you're interested, and they're looking like having a very strong year - should be at least top 4. If interested, check the Wilston Grange website at www.gorillas.com.au (http://www.gorillas.com.au)

As for Qld, get up here - brilliant! Think September days every Saturday in winter, and great conditions for training.

[Lenny29]

I've got a Mitch Ferguson on my list, but no Luke Ferguson. Maybe same guy? If same bloke, didn't do much last year based on my notes.

I know another club nearby Mayne if you're interested, and they're looking like having a very strong year - should be at least top 4. If interested, check the Wilston Grange website at www.gorillas.com.au (http://www.gorillas.com.au)

As for Qld, get up here - brilliant! Think September days every Saturday in winter, and great conditions for training.
Grange? Top 4? They'd have to have picked up a few then...

[Mikes4]

I've got a Mitch Ferguson on my list, but no Luke Ferguson. Maybe same guy? If same bloke, didn't do much last year based on my notes.

I know another club nearby Mayne if you're interested, and they're looking like having a very strong year - should be at least top 4. If interested, check the Wilston Grange website at www.gorillas.com.au (http://www.gorillas.com.au)

As for Qld, get up here - brilliant! Think September days every Saturday in winter, and great conditions for training.

Luke Ferguson is Mitch's brother. Solid players both of them.

[Mikes4]

Grange? Top 4? They'd have to have picked up a few then...

Andrew Morrison from Southport and Port Magpies should go ok.

[Lenny29]

Anyone else? They were a fairly even average side last year, and would need a few quality recruits to have a crack at top 4.

[mitch_fc]

Help me out, Mitch FC, where's Knee playing this year?
DVFL

[Krakour Magic]

Anyone else? They were a fairly even average side last year, and would need a few quality recruits to have a crack at top 4.

I agree with your assessment, Lenny, but my understanding is that they've got quite a bit more than Morrison. Morrison looks very good - tall, fit, good leader, will bring a lot to the league.

There's a couple of additional recruits from WA that look very strong. Both have played WAFL, and I know one in particular was a strong senior player with Subiaco.

There's also a group of about 5 decent players from western Victoria who will add strength.

Unfortunately, the loss of 2 of the better players from 05 have moved to Cairns - Pittorino and Bradforde.

I'd certainly be keeping a lid on it, but Grange have some very handy pick-ups, which is why they'd be hoping for at least top 4. Time will tell.

Looks like Cooly will be the favourites at this stage, given the supposed pickings from Palmy. As will be the case for all teams, time will tell.

[Lenny29]

I agree with your assessment, Lenny, but my understanding is that they've got quite a bit more than Morrison. Morrison looks very good - tall, fit, good leader, will bring a lot to the league.

There's a couple of additional recruits from WA that look very strong. Both have played WAFL, and I know one in particular was a strong senior player with Subiaco.

There's also a group of about 5 decent players from western Victoria who will add strength.

Unfortunately, the loss of 2 of the better players from 05 have moved to Cairns - Pittorino and Bradforde.

I'd certainly be keeping a lid on it, but Grange have some very handy pick-ups, which is why they'd be hoping for at least top 4. Time will tell.

Looks like Cooly will be the favourites at this stage, given the supposed pickings from Palmy. As will be the case for all teams, time will tell.
Cooly favourites? Have Burleigh lost a few? They had the best depth - thirty five blokes that would walk into most teams' top 22 - by a long way. They were that far ahead of anyone else it's ridiculous.

[Krakour Magic]

Cooly favourites? Have Burleigh lost a few? They had the best depth - thirty five blokes that would walk into most teams' top 22 - by a long way. They were that far ahead of anyone else it's ridiculous.

As above, Burleigh have lost Knee, who'd be in their top few. Usure of what else is happening at Burleigh, and the loss of one player won't dent them too much. No doubt they were the best team last year, but in my view they weren't that far ahead of Noosa, who were unlucky to lose Sawyers before the prelim. Others say Western Magpies were the best. Burleigh, with perhaps their best team in at the GABBA on the last day, only got over Palmy by a kick.

Whisper has it that Cooly have picked up many of the better young Palmy players. And with a good coach like Lawton heading over to Cooly, they'll certainly be having a crack.

Are you aware of any other happenings at clubs, Lenny (or anyone else)?

[Lenny29]

I don't want to say too much negative about anyone - ammunition purposes ;) - but Noosa are rubbish for a supposed "top" club. Burleigh, Magpies, Palmy, Springwood, even Cooly and maybe a Maroochy/Northshore (except the final) - I'd put them all ahead of Noosa based on last year. Only finished top four (might've even been top 2) cause they played the weaker northern teams twice, compared to the Gold Coast teams.

Haven't heard too much around the traps at all.

[Krakour Magic]

I don't want to say too much negative about anyone - ammunition purposes ;) - but Noosa are rubbish for a supposed "top" club. Burleigh, Magpies, Palmy, Springwood, even Cooly and maybe a Maroochy/Northshore (except the final) - I'd put them all ahead of Noosa based on last year. Only finished top four (might've even been top 2) cause they played the weaker northern teams twice, compared to the Gold Coast teams.

Haven't heard too much around the traps at all.

Yeah, Springwood had a decent year. Easdown added a fair bit to them, Wallin is always a great player to have, and Wilson was good throughout the year.

In my view Northshore wasn't up there, although I didn't see them with Purcell in the side.

Re Noosa, McLean was quality, Langan is a fantastic player, Sawyers was consistently good throughout, then add the others around them like Hicks, Dunn, Crisp, Crang etc. and they're a strong, deep side.

Good point re the Northern sides, but I saw them with their strongest side in, and they were very good.

Will be good to see which sides are working well over the summer and adding depth to their sides. The teams all have good players, but the last 5 to 10 players make a big difference in my view - hence the importance of depth.

[Hang Time]

Are Mayne any chance of making and being a threat come finals time? Did they lose all there players when relagated to 2nd Div?

[Lenny29]

Yeah, Springwood had a decent year. Easdown added a fair bit to them, Wallin is always a great player to have, and Wilson was good throughout the year.

In my view Northshore wasn't up there, although I didn't see them with Purcell in the side.

Re Noosa, McLean was quality, Langan is a fantastic player, Sawyers was consistently good throughout, then add the others around them like Hicks, Dunn, Crisp, Crang etc. and they're a strong, deep side.

Good point re the Northern sides, but I saw them with their strongest side in, and they were very good.

Will be good to see which sides are working well over the summer and adding depth to their sides. The teams all have good players, but the last 5 to 10 players make a big difference in my view - hence the importance of depth.
Yeah, fair call re Noosa - we played them after they'd been up for a while and weren't impressive at all - but probably were due for a down one. Northshore I probably rate a lot higher than they are because they've been very good in smashing us three times in the past couple of years.

[matchwinner]

As above, Burleigh have lost Knee, who'd be in their top few. Usure of what else is happening at Burleigh, and the loss of one player won't dent them too much. No doubt they were the best team last year, but in my view they weren't that far ahead of Noosa, who were unlucky to lose Sawyers before the prelim. Others say Western Magpies were the best. Burleigh, with perhaps their best team in at the GABBA on the last day, only got over Palmy by a kick.

Whisper has it that Cooly have picked up many of the better young Palmy players. And with a good coach like Lawton heading over to Cooly, they'll certainly be having a crack.

Are you aware of any other happenings at clubs, Lenny (or anyone else)?
Palmy certainly took it up to Burleigh at the Gabba, and full credit to them. But Burleigh missed a lot of chances early and played well below their best. I'm sure if they played that match another ten times, Burleigh would have been the victor on every occassion.
Knee will be a huge loss this year as he is versatile and can play in so many positions. There are also a few others who have apparently lost a bit of motivation after a couple of thrilling grand final victories.
I'm sure they will still be right up there come the business end of the season though.

[Lenny29]

Bump, don't want this thread to disappear!

[morphous]

Yeah, Springwood had a decent year. Easdown added a fair bit to them, Wallin is always a great player to have, and Wilson was good throughout the year.

In my view Northshore wasn't up there, although I didn't see them with Purcell in the side.

Re Noosa, McLean was quality, Langan is a fantastic player, Sawyers was consistently good throughout, then add the others around them like Hicks, Dunn, Crisp, Crang etc. and they're a strong, deep side.

Good point re the Northern sides, but I saw them with their strongest side in, and they were very good.

Will be good to see which sides are working well over the summer and adding depth to their sides. The teams all have good players, but the last 5 to 10 players make a big difference in my view - hence the importance of depth.

Springwood have lost their coach this year to Mt Gravatt, not sure who has taken Lakeys place

[Lenny29]

Springwood have lost their coach this year to Mt Gravatt, not sure who has taken Lakeys place
Troy Moncur, ironically from Mt Gravatt.

[Krakour Magic]

Is it possible to get some additional information on what's happening at various clubs? Some to date include the movement of prominent players:


Knee from Burleigh (B&F last year, or close to it?) to Vic;
Wilkinson from Aspley (B&F last year?) to Vic;
Evans from Aspley (coach and best player?) to Vic;
Pittorino from Grange (great player for many years) to Cairns;
Pat Vass maybe from Grange (B&F last year) to reformed Kedron;
Bradforde from Grange (club captain and great young player) to Cairns;
Lawton from Palmy (coach) to Cooly, supposedly with other players?;
Question whether McLean and Langan will play on at Noosa?;
Will Mark Lynch go back to Southport from Cooly? Will brother Daniel(?) come back to Cooly from Southport?
Can we get some other whispers? Also club pick-ups would be great.

Thanks

[Rayza]

Both Mark and David Lynch have signed at cooly this year and havent missed a Session. Cooly also signed Fairly Palmys CHF from last year and there are a number of others training

Cooly will improve alot this year with these players at least top 4

[WRFLfan]

Can anyone tell me about some broadbeach players, Adrain Felici and Grant Burgess?

[Lenny29]

Both Mark and David Lynch have signed at cooly this year and havent missed a Session. Cooly also signed Fairly Palmys CHF from last year and there are a number of others training

Cooly will improve alot this year with these players at least top 4
Conversely, how are Palmy travelling?

[Rayza]

havent heard alot but i was told last night that we are real close to signing there ruckmen from last year i forget his name but he is a great ruckmen sure to help out the likes of the lynch's in the guts

[Lenny29]

havent heard alot but i was told last night that we are real close to signing there ruckmen from last year i forget his name but he is a great ruckmen sure to help out the likes of the lynch's in the guts
Cook, Innis and McKee still there?

[Lenny29]

Is it possible to get some additional information on what's happening at various clubs? Some to date include the movement of prominent players:


Knee from Burleigh (B&F last year, or close to it?) to Vic;
Wilkinson from Aspley (B&F last year?) to Vic;
Evans from Aspley (coach and best player?) to Vic;
Pittorino from Grange (great player for many years) to Cairns;
Pat Vass maybe from Grange (B&F last year) to reformed Kedron;
Bradforde from Grange (club captain and great young player) to Cairns;
Lawton from Palmy (coach) to Cooly, supposedly with other players?;
Question whether McLean and Langan will play on at Noosa?;
Will Mark Lynch go back to Southport from Cooly? Will brother Daniel(?) come back to Cooly from Southport?
Can we get some other whispers? Also club pick-ups would be great.

Thanks
Apparently Cooly have signed Tambaro from Redlands.

They look like they'll be bloody strong!

[morphous]

Apparently Cooly have signed Tambaro from Redlands.

They look like they'll be bloody strong!

I hope they get more out of him for less then we did.......

[Lenny29]

Who's we?

[morphous]

Who's we?

Look at your quote that i replied to and all will be revealed...

[Lenny29]

Look at your quote that i replied to and all will be revealed...
Redlands? I'd heard he won the B&F pretty easily...

[morphous]

Redlands? I'd heard he won the B&F pretty easily...

He did

[Eagle Eye]

Is it possible to get some additional information on what's happening at various clubs? Some to date include the movement of prominent players:


Knee from Burleigh (B&F last year, or close to it?) to Vic;
Wilkinson from Aspley (B&F last year?) to Vic;
Evans from Aspley (coach and best player?) to Vic;
Pittorino from Grange (great player for many years) to Cairns;
Pat Vass maybe from Grange (B&F last year) to reformed Kedron;
Bradforde from Grange (club captain and great young player) to Cairns;
Lawton from Palmy (coach) to Cooly, supposedly with other players?;
Question whether McLean and Langan will play on at Noosa?;
Will Mark Lynch go back to Southport from Cooly? Will brother Daniel(?) come back to Cooly from Southport?
Can we get some other whispers? Also club pick-ups would be great.

Thanks

With all due respect I don't think that a thread called "AFLQ news" should be about anything other than State League.

Who cares what Grange, Aspley and Cooly are doing.

What's the mail on the State League?

Any information on Morningside, Zillmere Eagles & Broadbeach, etc.?

[morphous]

With all due respect I don't think that a thread called "AFLQ news" should be about anything other than State League.

Who cares what Grange, Aspley and Cooly are doing.

What's the mail on the State League?

Any information on Morningside, Zillmere Eagles & Broadbeach, etc.?

AFLQ is a pretty broad umbrella now they have joined with the AFLSQ.

As far as news on state league div 1 clubs all of Redlands signings are on their website http://redland.aflq.com.au/

[Krakour Magic]

With all due respect I don't think that a thread called "AFLQ news" should be about anything other than State League.

Who cares what Grange, Aspley and Cooly are doing.

What's the mail on the State League?

Any information on Morningside, Zillmere Eagles & Broadbeach, etc.?

See your point, Eagle Eye, but if you focus that eye, you'll see that AFLQ does in fact encompass Grange, Aspley and Cooly, albeit in Division 2.

The thread, as started by "Rayza", did start out with a question on Cooly.

And it does seem that some readers are in fact interested in what's happening in Div 2 of AFLQ.

Fair point though. Maybe start out a separate one for Div 1 or re-name this one Div 2 (if possible)?

[Krakour Magic]

Apparently Cooly have signed Tambaro from Redlands.

They look like they'll be bloody strong!

I thought Tambarro was heading back to Tatura to play?

[Lenny29]

Apparently there's two of them so I dunno!

[Rayza]

Cook And Mckee are Innis is has quit the game

[toddy]

Does anyone know of the planned changes to the aflq from 2007?? I hear that a few teams are going to be included into the div1 comp. I heard that Western Magpies are one team and possibly aspley are another. In my opinion 8 teams or whatever the number is will never work.

[Ykickamoocow]

Can anyone fill us in on Christopher Black from Southport Sharks - height / position played / ability etc ? Has joined Mount Pleasant in the HDFL in Vic.
Cheers

[morphous]

Does anyone know of the planned changes to the aflq from 2007?? I hear that a few teams are going to be included into the div1 comp. I heard that Western Magpies are one team and possibly aspley are another. In my opinion 8 teams or whatever the number is will never work.

I did hear a couple years ago of a promotion/relegation system between div 1 and 2 but have not heard anything since.

[toddy]

I think the competition needs to have 12 teams in it as anything less than a 8 team finals series wouldnt work. The only thing is that we will see blow out results as seen in the past. Is there any sides in div 2 or other grades that has the money to attract players from interstate and become competitive. From what i heard there is a salary cap of 120K and a min of 70k.

[Lenny29]

Aspley haven't been very good for a few years now.

Doubt they'd be the ones to go up - you'd think it's be the Magpies, maybe a Cooly/Palmy?

[toddy]

Definitley those teams burleigh and maybe springwood are the next top teams but from what i hear aspley is financially a healthy club.... i know a bit about the magpies but to whether the others can afford the cap not sure. The magpies i know will have to come up with something a very good young side but certainly not blessed with deep pockets so to say.

[Lenny29]

Definitley those teams burleigh and maybe springwood are the next top teams but from what i hear aspley is financially a healthy club.... i know a bit about the magpies but to whether the others can afford the cap not sure. The magpies i know will have to come up with something a very good young side but certainly not blessed with deep pockets so to say.
Burleigh are almost broke from what I've heard - can't see them moving up any time soon.

I assume you'd be a Magpie? ;)

[toddy]

thats right i would love to see us go up as i was still in junior footy when we were in div1 but when i heard we had been looked at as potential div1 contenders couldnt see where the money would come from... Are you playing in any of the sides, or invlved in anyway Lenny?

[morphous]

Aspley haven't been very good for a few years now.

Doubt they'd be the ones to go up - you'd think it's be the Magpies, maybe a Cooly/Palmy?

I know the Aspley juniors side is very strong, rare to see a div 1 grand final without a team then when it comes to seniors they goto the Northern/Zillmere Eagles.

Magpies were in the main comp a couple of years back then then all clubs had to re submit for the following year and both them and Mayne were the two that missed out.

Cooly and Palmy I hear would have enough money to compete and trade however theres already 3 teams from the Gold Coast so the AFLQ might be a bit cautious of putting another side there.

[toddy]

I know the Aspley juniors side is very strong, rare to see a div 1 grand final without a team then when it comes to seniors they goto the Northern/Zillmere Eagles.

Magpies were in the main comp a couple of years back then then all clubs had to re submit for the following year and both them and Mayne were the two that missed out.

Cooly and Palmy I hear would have enough money to compete and trade however theres already 3 teams from the Gold Coast so the AFLQ might be a bit cautious of putting another side there.



The AFLQ is in a tough place if the best teams (not going on finances) are promoted the team skill levels will be vastly different ala 2-3 yrs ago. I agree that they wont be keen on coast sides as there are already enough, a sunshine coast team will be running soon surely with the suncoast lions experiment and successful underage teams there. I think aflq are keen to get a team to represent the west, with a few northern suburb teams.

[Lenny29]

thats right i would love to see us go up as i was still in junior footy when we were in div1 but when i heard we had been looked at as potential div1 contenders couldnt see where the money would come from... Are you playing in any of the sides, or invlved in anyway Lenny?
I lost a granny to you blokes last year.

[toddy]

what grade?? i assume your from either springwood or southport if springwood i too played in that game... i swear the conditions could not have been worse.

[morphous]

The AFLQ is in a tough place if the best teams (not going on finances) are promoted the team skill levels will be vastly different ala 2-3 yrs ago. I agree that they wont be keen on coast sides as there are already enough, a sunshine coast team will be running soon surely with the suncoast lions experiment and successful underage teams there. I think aflq are keen to get a team to represent the west, with a few northern suburb teams.

I know they have been working towards both a team from the Sunshine Coast and Western Suburbs howeve viability has been the main issue.

[toddy]

aflq has come a fair way over the last few years being able to attract some good interstate talent as well as producing our own but depth is a worry there is really only a handfull of strong teams southport, morningside, northern eagles, broadbeach and mount gravatt..... redland and labrador are still in between them and the rest.

[morphous]

aflq has come a fair way over the last few years being able to attract some good interstate talent as well as producing our own but depth is a worry there is really only a handfull of strong teams southport, morningside, northern eagles, broadbeach and mount gravatt..... redland and labrador are still in between them and the rest.

Don't worry about depth too much. Mt Gravatt and Redlands have a lot of talent that will come through in the next 2 - 4 years.

[Lenny29]

what grade?? i assume your from either springwood or southport if springwood i too played in that game... i swear the conditions could not have been worse.
That's the one. Worst wind I've ever played in.

Stopped almost as soon as the final siren went too. Spooky.

[toddy]

do you have much knowledge of those teams... i played with andrew scott a few yrs back and was wondering how he was going, last i heard he was in their best few a couple of times.

[toddy]

That's the one. Worst wind I've ever played in.

Stopped almost as soon as the final siren went too. Spooky.


Haha i heard it was going to be 50km/h or so winds the day before and im like ohh ******** because i was lining up at CHF, i think i saw the ball down my end once in the first quarter as you guys had the breeze.

[morphous]

do you have much knowledge of those teams... i played with andrew scott a few yrs back and was wondering how he was going, last i heard he was in their best few a couple of times.

Was that question to me?

[toddy]

yes it was sorry meant to post your name

[Lenny29]

Haha i heard it was going to be 50km/h or so winds the day before and im like ohh ******** because i was lining up at CHF, i think i saw the ball down my end once in the first quarter as you guys had the breeze.
I had the wind at FF in the first, but goddammit was it hard to read.

Being unable to run real much cause of glandular fever meant it was just a wasted exercise for me, really.

[toddy]

I had the wind at FF in the first, but goddammit was it hard to read.

Being unable to run real much cause of glandular fever meant it was just a wasted exercise for me, really.


I did have one positive besides the result, in the last quarter i kicked a ball from 25m and it went 50-55m on the fly then bounced at least another 20m so i tell people i kicked a ball 75m as well i also watch the kick every so often on the dvd i bought.

[CoastBhoy]

Anyone know how Labrador are going with recruits this year , is the " Fridge " attracting the names or not.

[FirstBounce]

Apparently Cooly are the ones to watch this year! They've picked up a few but don't ever count burleigh out. They may have lost a couple but they have certainly picked up a few aswell! Troy crossley is a GREAT coach and knows how to bring his players together and get them to play at their best. Will be very interesting to see who the top 4 is this year!! Wouldn't be surprised if Crossley coaches at a higher level in the future!

[FirstBounce]

Anyone know how Labrador are going with recruits this year , is the " Fridge " attracting the names or not.

Labrador are always going to struggle. I think firdge has improved as a coach over the past year or two but they don't have enough big name players to be finals contenders. Got a lot of players from the geelong league last year but a few have gone back home. Probably bottom 2 or 3 again in my view.

[morphous]

yes it was sorry meant to post your name

I don't know Andrew Scott. I know Redlands side and most of both sides juniors through the Bushrangers club.

[toddy]

Lets see some predictions for the top 4 for both div1 and 2 seniors for this season as well as the wooden spooners. Being a magpies player im a bit biassed with div2.

DIV1

1. Southport
2. Morningside
3. Northern Eagles
4. Broadbeach

Bottom. Redlands

DIV2

1. Western Magpies
2. Burleigh
3. Springwood/Noosa/Palm Beach tough one each will be around abouts.....If i had to choose i guess id say Springwood.
4. Cooloongatta (Not sure was convinced by whats been said about their recruiting)

Bottom. Sandgate

[morphous]

Lets see some predictions for the top 4 for both div1 and 2 seniors for this season as well as the wooden spooners. Being a magpies player im a bit biassed with div2.

DIV1

1. Southport
2. Morningside
3. Northern Eagles
4. Broadbeach

Bottom. Redlands

DIV2

1. Western Magpies
2. Burleigh
3. Springwood/Noosa/Palm Beach tough one each will be around abouts.....If i had to choose i guess id say Springwood.
4. Cooloongatta (Not sure was convinced by whats been said about their recruiting)

Bottom. Sandgate

I don't know much about div 2 so I'll try div 1

1 Nrth Eagles
2 Morningside
3 Southport
4 Sun Coast

Bottom Labrador

[toddy]

I don't know much about div 2 so I'll try div 1

1 Nrth Eagles
2 Morningside
3 Southport
4 Sun Coast

Bottom Labrador

Bold prediction with northern eagles on top... would be nice to see a change from the morningside/southport domination. Read of a few big names going there a while ago shane morrison, ty zantuck, and one of the de listed lions cant remember the name. I know ty zantuck isnt going there, not sure of the others but they generally are active in getting big names.

[morphous]

Bold prediction with northern eagles on top... would be nice to see a change from the morningside/southport domination. Read of a few big names going there a while ago shane morrison, ty zantuck, and one of the de listed lions cant remember the name. I know ty zantuck isnt going there, not sure of the others but they generally are active in getting big names.

Eagles are a good side year in year out and play for each other which is always great to see.

Southport have lost a fair few players from last year as always the way and seem to start the season slow while the new team gels. I think the Eagles might jump them at the start. The former lion was that Leigh Ryswyk has gone to the SANFL.

[toddy]

Eagles are a good side year in year out and play for each other which is always great to see.

Southport have lost a fair few players from last year as always the way and seem to start the season slow while the new team gels. I think the Eagles might jump them at the start. The former lion was that Leigh Ryswyk has gone to the SANFL.

Yeh i think it was.....i heard this from the aflq website. How about shane morrisson he did used to play there is he coming back or going elsewhere interstate?

[morphous]

Yeh i think it was.....i heard this from the aflq website. How about shane morrisson he did used to play there is he coming back or going elsewhere interstate?

I haven't heard anything about Shane Morrison.

[toddy]

i thought there were going to be more name players id recognize move to aflq, the only 2 i recognize were tom tarrant and scott ralph both to morningside. The money is certainly not enough to encourage them i guess, i hear some country vic boys get paid over 1000 a week. The only rumoured guy to get that much in aflq is McEntee from southport (this is rumoured i must say).

[morphous]

i thought there were going to be more name players id recognize move to aflq, the only 2 i recognize were tom tarrant and scott ralph both to morningside. The money is certainly not enough to encourage them i guess, i hear some country vic boys get paid over 1000 a week. The only rumoured guy to get that much in aflq is McEntee from southport (this is rumoured i must say).

Well the AFLQ clubs do have a salary cap which they do have to obide by which I believe is between $100k-$120k. This wouldn't leave much room to pay players $1000 a game.

There was also rumours a few years back that Mackay from southport was on $100 per goal plus what ever her got per game.

As far as big name players in the league, the younger ones go down to VFL and SANFL where the money and oppertunities to go further are and you can't blame them for that. It will be a fair few years yet before we can compete financially and skill wise with them.

[toddy]

Well the AFLQ clubs do have a salary cap which they do have to obide by which I believe is between $100k-$120k. This wouldn't leave much room to pay players $1000 a game.

There was also rumours a few years back that Mackay from southport was on $100 per goal plus what ever her got per game.

As far as big name players in the league, the younger ones go down to VFL and SANFL where the money and oppertunities to go further are and you can't blame them for that. It will be a fair few years yet before we can compete financially and skill wise with them.


Absolutely right... i tell you what $100 per goal not a bad incentive, even i might slot some through with that in mind. I havent seen much of senior footy before 2003 really so i cant tell how much it has improved but in terms of draftees its a place where good players get spotted.

[Rayza]

Lets see some predictions for the top 4 for both div1 and 2 seniors for this season as well as the wooden spooners. Being a magpies player im a bit biassed with div2.

DIV1

1. Southport
2. Morningside
3. Northern Eagles
4. Broadbeach

Bottom. Redlands

DIV2

1. Western Magpies
2. Burleigh
3. Springwood/Noosa/Palm Beach tough one each will be around abouts.....If i had to choose i guess id say Springwood.
4. Cooloongatta (Not sure was convinced by whats been said about their recruiting)

Bottom. Sandgate


DIV 2

1. Burleigh
2.Cooly
3.Western Magpies
4.Springwood

[toddy]

Does anyone know who has left the likes of palm beach and burleigh sounds as if they have been the teams that have lost the most players. I have had a look at the draw and i reckon we (being the western magpies) should just stay down the coast for the first month or two of the year we have that many games there.

[Lenny29]

Does anyone know who has left the likes of palm beach and burleigh sounds as if they have been the teams that have lost the most players. I have had a look at the draw and i reckon we (being the western magpies) should just stay down the coast for the first month or two of the year we have that many games there.
The way they do the draw is ********ing bull********. Last year, four of the top five teams were in the same "conference", whilst Noosa, courtesy of playing a lot more rubbish teams twice, were basically gifted a top two spot.

[toddy]

The way they do the draw is ********ing bull********. Last year, four of the top five teams were in the same "conference", whilst Noosa, courtesy of playing a lot more rubbish teams twice, were basically gifted a top two spot.

Are you still playing for springwood this year mate? If so how are things, you have a new coach down there dont you? Any big recruitments over the break or just building on last yr squad.

[Lenny29]

Are you still playing for springwood this year mate? If so how are things, you have a new coach down there dont you? Any big recruitments over the break or just building on last yr squad.
Bit of both.

Can't say too much as I'm in a position where I know more than most - so gotta keep it quiet. But there's a few picked up and not too many lost - the battle's on for me to get into that top 22!

[toddy]

Bit of both.

Can't say too much as I'm in a position where I know more than most - so gotta keep it quiet. But there's a few picked up and not too many lost - the battle's on for me to get into that top 22!

After i posted thought that might be the case as id be the same....but it sounds like where in the same boat. I would regard myself with all available in the top 25 or close to it but just outside the 22 so im really hoping for a run at carrara vs burleigh in pre season game 1.

[localfootyguru]

Just wondering how the mighty Aspley Hornets are shaping up for season 2006. Great club and certainly enjoyed my brief time there.

Perhaps someone can fill me on how the year is shaping up for the guys.

[toddy]

Just wondering how the mighty Aspley Hornets are shaping up for season 2006. Great club and certainly enjoyed my brief time there.

Perhaps someone can fill me on how the year is shaping up for the guys.

Read something saying that they were active in finding new recruits.... they were competitive last yr on most occasions. They are pretty successful financially i hear so im sure they would attract some talent and be around abouts....id predict a 6-9 finish on the ladder.

[cream will fix it]

Scott Ralph returns to Morningside after 6 seasons at VFL club Williamstown

Another former panther Barry O'Brien has scored a coaching gig in the Wagga region.
is that barry obrien from cooly and mayne. if so where is he coaching and what league is it. he,d be pretty big now the big fella surely !!!!

[morphous]

Does anyone know who has left the likes of palm beach and burleigh sounds as if they have been the teams that have lost the most players. I have had a look at the draw and i reckon we (being the western magpies) should just stay down the coast for the first month or two of the year we have that many games there.

Is Tony Zillman still around the Magpies or has he finally gone?

[toddy]

Is Tony Zillman still around the Magpies or has he finally gone?

No mate he finished up at end of 2004, his brother paul has been down a few times though.

[morphous]

No mate he finished up at end of 2004, his brother paul has been down a few times though.

Is he just like his brother or less of an animal and more of a human?

[Eagle Eye]

Just wondering how the mighty Aspley Hornets are shaping up for season 2006. Great club and certainly enjoyed my brief time there.

Perhaps someone can fill me on how the year is shaping up for the guys.


Club's got plenty of money and good juniors coming through, but consistently fails to capilitise on this.

Will beat Sandgate but might struggle to beat most others.

[toddy]

Is he just like his brother or less of an animal and more of a human?

No his brother doesnt seem the same i guess the best way to say it is his more subdued. Chucky (tony) i can understand how alot of people didnt like him much we all used to joke that he had his own car park at the tribunal not what you would call an umpires best friend.

[morphous]

No his brother doesnt seem the same i guess the best way to say it is his more subdued. Chucky (tony) i can understand how alot of people didnt like him much we all used to joke that he had his own car park at the tribunal not what you would call an umpires best friend.

Best thing for the club Chucky calling it quits.