D GRADE: Give me something...

[kingbrown]

Big Man 27, Collins has been very dangerous up forward kicking 5 goals in a half against Banyule last week, and was dangerous Saturday, possibly needs kicking practice at goals. I would never have picked this move either however imo it has worked. Crackers Keenan has been managed in his comeback with Saturday either his 2nd or 3rd game back in the seniors. At Rupo he has mainly played wing Half forward where his skills are at there best. Did he play on ball at NOBS in the ones? Other than the second quarter when YV dominated the midfield more than held there own. The skill errors from all players was poor in this quarter. We are a developing side with young players and are very confident these boys who have come through our juniors are going to be terrific. As they are given opportunity we will only get better. We will weather this inconsistency.

[Toohas]

Yeah, 'Superboot' Laing is leading the goalkicking in the twos...

Emmaus St. Leo's
Old Carey
Yarra Valley
Rupertswood
Bulleen Templestowe

[Is that so]

re your offer for some lovin - nah thanks anyway, You might be on the wrong site for that kind of offer.

[Archangel17]

thanks

[OldMelburnian28]

(Speaking of OM men, how were those waves dude? I was gonna surf but playing "college ball bent my knee back 90 degrees the wrong way, got into law school instead...")


I believe it was in the later years whilst catching up for a game of beach football you tackled me into an on-coming wave on the shore. Frustrated friends confronted you with their criticism that it was "a bit out of line". However the honorable man i am i came to your defence asking my friends if they really knew who you were. When hearing news of the cowboy undertaking studies in law school i asked "law school? Your a lawyer" A rather blank look came over your face, unsure how to respond in a slighty awkward moment. I then took it upon myself to break the ice and state that "life wasn't over yet...you were surfin''. We took to the cold dark breaks like a fat kid to a cupcake as friends were quick to make judgements and jump to conclusions about you "Lawyers don't surf" they said "this one does" i confidently replied and the rest is history.

[Is that so]

How can every team get a team of the half year published except D1.

The competition has been awesome and the talent is plenty, but it seems not worthy of any recognition by the man designated our scirbe - from the D1 scribe - very poor effort for mine.

Obviously he would have to have guessed given I doubt he has seen a single game this year, and no one on this site can recall seeing him, but surely a guess or a glance through the regurlar best players would have been better than no team at all.

To those of you who play I applaud you even if the scribe does not think your worthy or recognition.
:mad: :thumbsd: :confused: :rolleyes:

[MJS2]

TIPS

Bullants - were average last week so will fire up this week
Old Carey- to good for mentonians
Old Geelong- Big ground will suit
Rupertswood- have to win
Therry- wont lose this

[Conduct Unbecoming]

How can every team get a team of the half year published except D1.

Obviously he would have to have guessed given I doubt he has seen a single game this year, and no one on this site can recall seeing him, but surely a guess or a glance through the regurlar best players would have been better than no team at all.

:mad: :thumbsd: :confused: :rolleyes:

Question Is that So: Where have these teams been published?? Would be interested to have a quick look....did see a couple on the VAFA website a while back.

Remember, the Qwill does write voluntarily; and I am sure he sees as many games as he can...he does have a few weekend commitments.

[King Woodie]

Anyone know anything about the OC side that will line up this week?

Talk is Parton won't play because of back injury.

[DG-Man]

TIPS

Bullants - were average last week so will fire up this week
Old Carey- to good for mentonians
Old Geelong- Big ground will suit
Rupertswood- have to win
Therry- wont lose this

Always nice to see the leaders tips. No major suprises here. Seems BT, OC and Rupo are being fancied by all. With YV and Leos given an outside chance to cause upsets.
Still waiting on 10 more lots of tips. Keep them coming.

Anyone got any major ins and outs that may interest us all. I see the OC fullback (Lovelock) got a week at the tribunal.

[Big Man27]

Thanks for that Kingbrown. I suppose collins can mark everything in the backline so why not put him forward. As for Keenan from what i can remember he was played as a small forward and was brillant at kicking roving goals. he would often change on the ball but at the time i think he was only bout 18 or 19 so to even play in that comp is a good effort. Good luck to Rupo for the finish of this season.

[Midas]

OK here we go.

OC, impressive unit, easily over OM's, tigers at home, putty cats away.
OG's skill level (I know some disagree) to do a number on YV, particularly in the second half (when the Bushrangers fitness may come into question on Como).
Animals, whose recent form is sound enough, will touch Therry up at Bennettswood, livening up the relegation battle.
BT, continuing the march, by a bit over a slightly faltering Banyule.
I've been into Rupo all year predicting their demise, it will become close to complete when the Two Blues upset them this week.

All the best

[King Woodie]

Don't write off OM - with a couple of key forwards firing they are a chance for an upset.

[I Love Sandra Sully]

I think this thread has been set on simmer for a while..... so it's time to turn up the heat!!!

The top four absolutely, catorgorically will not change..... the top four that are there now will be there in September.

I am officially closing the book on the home and Away season..... may as well start finals next week.... save us all the next 7 weeks of nothing.

OM and Yarra...... close but no cigar.

[Conduct Unbecoming]

I think this thread has been set on simmer for a while..... so it's time to turn up the heat!!!

The top four absolutely, catorgorically will not change..... the top four that are there now will be there in September.

I am officially closing the book on the home and Away season..... may as well start finals next week.... save us all the next 7 weeks of nothing.

OM and Yarra...... close but no cigar.

Nice work Sandra!!!

Bout time those currently sitting outside the 4 start paying attention to those in the C grade relegation zone (Parade, Hampton, NOBS, etc) and those in the 4 in D2 (Peninsula, Oakleigh, Salesian etc).

[hansie]

Tips

OC
OGS
Therry
Rupo
BT

[sideshowbob]

oc
ogs
bt
love to see the animals win, i think they will
rupo

[Magic Micky]

Easily the best thread going round gents!:thumbsu::)

Will be an interesting week, all teams will nee to be at their best mentally with the look of the weather! ( Would love to see Ugly's forecast)

Games may be alot tighter than all think.

Haven't tipped yet but will put my 2 cents in:

OG's over YV - Big ground, should be too good, 22pts
OC's over OM's - OC way too good, 32pts
Therry to beat St Leo's - just, but must win, 8pts
Rupo must win over Prahran, 19pts
BT over Banyule - too strong, 26pts

[silky_skills]

Question Is that So: Where have these teams been published?? Would be interested to have a quick look....did see a couple on the VAFA website a while back.

Remember, the Qwill does write voluntarily; and I am sure he sees as many games as he can...he does have a few weekend commitments.

What do you think the Qwill's weekend commitments are? I doubt his weekend commitments include D1. Not suprised that nobody has spotted the Qwill at games, judging by this weeks column. Maybe he will make a grand entrance at the grand final.... then again the gryphons may take precedence... their reserves are travelling nicely.

[untapped]

Pretty disappointing in my opinion that a team was not supplied for the D1 section in “The Amateur Footballer”, although this has came to be expected from the ‘The Qwill’. The man must have been trained by Osama, with his ability to not be spotted at any ground but somehow scrapes together match reports. The likely scenario is that his demister is on the blind and his commitment for getting down on the fence is just not there for this D1 comp.

[Conduct Unbecoming]

What do you think the Qwill's weekend commitments are? I doubt his weekend commitments include D1. Not suprised that nobody has spotted the Qwill at games, judging by this weeks column. Maybe he will make a grand entrance at the grand final.... then again the gryphons may take precedence... their reserves are travelling nicely.

C'mon oh Silky one....he may not pull chicks like you or ILSS (still waiting on progress report from the Yarra expedition), but he does have commitments on the weekend.

And, Untapped - as long as Geelong and/or Rupertswood make the GF - he will be there!!

[St.Kev's Cowboy]

Old Melbournian, I remember that game of beach footy. Those friends of yours were harsh at first but didn't take long to warm to me, good old Roach. I believe we may have partied afterwards and much Tequilla was involved, followed by a night dip. Can't beat a bit of night surfing as they say. "Feel the wave, accept its energy."

Can anyone confirm the alleged back injury to Parton? I think OC will still win if he doesn't play but he is a very important part to the Panthers, much like Chivas to BT, Collins to Rupo, Goodwin to Therry etc.
Any other injury news? Any big ins/outs for round 12 action? Ugly how are BT looking? A solid 5 weeks of footy from your mob. Must be injury free which is an ominous sign coming to the business end of the year.
Cheers lads. ;)

[Is that so]

Hey Conduct...
They where published in this weekends VAFA book.
Did not realise he was a volunteer, sounds like you know him given you know he has weekend commitments>
If so tell him to jump on Big footy and ask us we will tell him who should be in the side.

[Too Old Too Slow (TOTS)]

Pretty disappointing in my opinion that a team was not supplied for the D1 section in “The Amateur Footballer”, although this has came to be expected from the ‘The Qwill’. The man must have been trained by Osama, with his ability to not be spotted at any ground but somehow scrapes together match reports. The likely scenario is that his demister is on the blind and his commitment for getting down on the fence is just not there for this D1 comp.

Long time reader, first time contributor.

Have you seen the current poll of the vafa webbsite? Results below.
Who is your favourite VAFA Scribe?
19% Jonathon Horn
10% Tom Brain
6% Fraser Cameron
4% Peter Williamson
5% Jono Healy
3% Gavan Flower
24% Ed Sill
16% Charles Beaton, Adrian Bernecich & Alastair Dwyer
12% Norm Nugent

Does this mean 4% of the voters are imbeciles or the Qwills family?

Look out the OM to come home like a steam train!

[Conduct Unbecoming]

Hey Conduct...
They where published in this weekends VAFA book.
Did not realise he was a volunteer, sounds like you know him given you know he has weekend commitments>
If so tell him to jump on Big footy and ask us we will tell him who should be in the side.

Will do..but he works for the public service, so would expect he will be way too busy for that......

[knackers29]

Does this mean 4% of the voters are imbeciles or the Qwills family?

Surely the 4% is just a glitch in the VAFA website. I think it is common knowledge that "the Qwill" is a dud, and surely even his Family wouldn't vote for him...

Tips for this week:

OG's should get up
OC comfortably
Therry by over 3 Goals, as they can't win any games closer than that!
Prahran, who are ready to take some big scalps before the season is over.
BT over Banyule in a close one

Kepp up the good work Lads!!:thumbsu:

[Is that so]

Will do..but he works for the public service, so would expect he will be way too busy for that......

If he "works" in the Public service he should have all day to get on here, not many peope actually " work" in te public service.

Unless he's in the force and then they spend their time on websites and data bases checking out confidential information about people that they shouldn't.

Do tell..

How about Conduct you help him out and get a team put together from peole on e site and pass it on to him?

[I Love Sandra Sully]

Is it bad if i Voted for the Qwill???? :confused:

[hansie]

Terrible if you did Sandra, the Qwill is a dud!

[Conduct Unbecoming]

If he "works" in the Public service he should have all day to get on here, not many peope actually " work" in te public service.
Unless he's in the force and then they spend their time on websites and data bases checking out confidential information about people that they shouldn't.
Do tell..

How about Conduct you help him out and get a team put together from peole on e site and pass it on to him?

I believe he works at CentreLink...thought most people knew that.

Qwill, if you are reading this, ignore the family from St Albans in the line in front of you and start putting down a combined 2006 D1 side.

I am pretty sure he will respond

[Randall_Bone]

Although I’m yet to disembark on this discussion’s demanding dancefloor, I dutifully distribute what I will daringly describe as a delectable delight (or possibly a dilemma) for you D Grade diehards to decipher, digest, dissect and discuss.

I declare that those destined for a date with September dealings will be determined by their disposition to dominate on their own dunghill. The data does not deceive those who delve deeply.

A darting double-o at the ladder’s current disposition distinctively displays that those who dependably defend whilst donning dark dacks devotedly deal in 4 ducets.

Don’t doubt that the determinations from Round Dozen will doubly dramatize my declaration. Domination by the dashing Panthers (from Dunshea that is) and delusive Pussycats will drive a desperately deep division that dashes the desires of their respective duelists.

By dinner on Saturday, it will be determined that Domeney’s dreams have been demitted, OMs’ desires declared delirious and find the Deux Bleus distressed and depressed facing a daunting drive to Dandenong to face the daggers and diapers of St Johns in D2.

Whilst this is my first dabble in this discussion, should further deliberation and debate be demanded then the Golden Boner will undoubtedly deliver – with or without the Ds – you decide.

[linger_isgod]

Although I’m yet to disembark on this discussion’s demanding dancefloor, I dutifully distribute what I will daringly describe as a delectable delight (or possibly a dilemma) for you D Grade diehards to decipher, digest, dissect and discuss.

I declare that those destined for a date with September dealings will be determined by their disposition to dominate on their own dunghill. The data does not deceive those who delve deeply.

A darting double-o at the ladder’s current disposition distinctively displays that those who dependably defend whilst donning dark dacks devotedly deal in 4 ducets.

Don’t doubt that the determinations from Round Dozen will doubly dramatize my declaration. Domination by the dashing Panthers (from Dunshea that is) and delusive Pussycats will drive a desperately deep division that dashes the desires of their respective duelists.

By dinner on Saturday, it will be determined that Domeney’s dreams have been demitted, OMs’ desires declared delirious and find the Deux Bleus distressed and depressed facing a daunting drive to Dandenong to face the daggers and diapers of St Johns in D2.

Whilst this is my first dabble in this discussion, should further deliberation and debate be demanded then the Golden Boner will undoubtedly deliver – with or without the Ds – you decide.
D-lightful.

Best post of the thread?

[I Love Sandra Sully]

D-ribble.

Here is some real poetry....

ILSS clears throat.....

The cat sat in the hat on a fat....

thank you.... thank you...... i will be here all week.


RUPO by how far this weekend..... we are on the up!! top 2 still a goal....

CARN THE RUPY!!!!!!

Sandra over and out!

[Dudley Hamstrung]

Nice Randall.
Firstly I didn't even know there were that many words in the English language that began with 'D'.
What I got from that was this week will spell an end to Yarra's and OMs respective finals tilts, Prahran will find themselves searching the Melways in preparation for D2 footy next year and sides when playing at home generally take the 4 points. How'd I go?

PS: Is Day or 'Razza' from Old Carey back playing yet? I know he sustained a hand injury earlier in the season, big leap on the kid, just wondering if he's back.
PPS: KingBrown, what was the feeling at Rupo like last night? Couldn't make training, the old couch/ugh boot/VB combination was a little too tempting over a chilly July evening at the lumbar yard!
Best of luck to everyone playing this week. That's right, even you sweet Sandra.

[untapped]

Rupo getting done by Yarra Valley last week i can understand. Yarra are a better team than most give credit for. Geelong could be a chance of dropping this weeks game. Rupo also better be careful of Prahran Stafford could be a danger.

[BlueBoys88]

My two cents:

OC comfortably closing the OM's finals campaign
Rupo over Pharan, fitness will overcome the blues
OG to beat YV just. Will be a huge game, i assume DG man will be down at como with his hot dog, water and notepad?
Therry too good for Emmaus, last chance for these boys.
Bulleen over Banyule by possibly the biggest margin of the year.

[uglydermie]

I hear Vickers Willis is out. Any one know why?

Ugly

[I Love Sandra Sully]

I beleive he has Gout.

[Randall_Bone]

Thanks Dud – and you were spot on with your analysis of my ramblings.

I must admit that I waited for the thread to tick over to page 69 before posting.
I'd like to thank ever other contributor for making that possible.

My reluctance to get involved was somewhat driven by the fear that my musings may be misinterpreted by some of our regular posters. So additionally I’d like to thank ILSS for further reinforcing my initial concerns by posting that little Dr Seuss-like gem.

For ILSS’s benefit, my post actually utilised alliteration. Given that it is a tool used to create eye catching headlines by tabloid newspapers such as the Hun, I was surprised that Sandra could not disseminate this from what she calls “poetry”.

As for Rupo’s prospects tomorrow – if you refer to the data, I think you’ll find that Prahan are a 4 goal better team away from Orrong Rd. Unluckily for Stafford and his chargers, Rupo are in fact a 6 goal better team when west of the CBD. The difference is that on average Rupo score 97 points per match compared to the Deux Bleus’ 66. From my calculations, all that adds up to Rupo by about 8 goals.

By the way - tomorrow's game between ESL and TP will decide who joins Prahan on the trips to Dandenong, Werribee, Ringwood and Bundoora next year.

Interestingly, only OC average over 100 points per match. The Dunshea Panthers average score is 101 points which is closely followed in second by OMs on 99, so expect a free flowing attacking game at Bulleen. Rounding out the attacking top four are OGs and BT on 98 points each. Prahan and Therry occupy the bottom two. Sound familiar?

Remember – in D1 the data doesn’t deceive.
All home teams to win tomorrow.
Guess that means Therry do a Glen Eira.

Boner hitting the booze big time boys.

[DG-Man]

I must admit that I waited for the thread to tick over to page 69 before posting.

My reluctance to get involved was somewhat driven by the fear that my musings may be misinterpreted by some of our regular posters.

Interestingly, only OC average over 100 points per match. The Dunshea Panthers average score is 101 points which is closely followed in second by OMs on 99
All home teams to win tomorrow.
Guess that means Therry do a Glen Eira.

Boner hitting the booze big time boys.[/quote]

Welcome aboard Boner. Great to have a number of new contributors this week. More the merrier.
I have highlighted a few of your words for discussion.
1. 69 - Got to love a 69'er gag. There is never a time or place when this is not funny!
2. Never fear for the intelligence of those able to spend so much time on a computer and still be able to hold down a job.
3. Are you aware that the OC have only played on the main oval three times this year! 2 of their home games have been on the back oval due to the school team taking precedence.
4. I will put you down for all home teams in the tipping comp
5. I think Therry will avoid relegation
6. Giddyup!

[Is that so]

Rupo getting done by Yarra Valley last week i can understand. Yarra are a better team than most give credit for. Geelong could be a chance of dropping this weeks game. Rupo also better be careful of Prahran Stafford could be a danger.

If they are relying on Stafford they are in trouble, to fat, to slow, to old.

[untapped]

If they are relying on Stafford they are in trouble, to fat, to slow, to old.

Fair point, still think he lifts the guys around him with his smarts.
Here's a couple of questions that i'd like your view on. Who do you think is 1. The smartest player
2. Skillful player
3. Best raw talent
4. Best up and comer
All for D1, your the man with all the know, or is it so?

[uglydermie]

The Ugliest reckons:

Carey by 6 goals in the slush
Rupo easily
OG by plenty (DG to be a happy man again this week)
Therry to win
Bullants by about 8 goals in the slush

Just about to pack the thermos, blanket and jacket. Big day for all.

GOOD LUCK

[bullant10]

Forecast= WET!!!!

Going to be one of those old fashioned footy days gents!
Whoever wants it more gets it today.

A good chance for upsets.
Tips:
BT over banyule by 10 points
Rup just over prahran
YV over OG
OC over OM
Therry over St Leos

[kingbrown]

Good old fashioned day Bullant! you ain't kidding. Rupo's ground was a swimming pool, very similar to a toddlers pool with the boys splashing around in it all day. We got over the line, can't assess much from the game other than it was a gutsy performance from the "very hard" nuts at Rupo. Prahran tried there butts off all day where we really only broke away in the last 10 minutes.
YV ripper effort, 2 losses to OG at Como DG Man, you must have vexed them when you said they would not lose at Como. They haven't won since!!! Therry down again, well done animals. OC and BT proving they are possibly equal flag favorites possibly BT just ahead at this point of the season.
Time for one more can, an AFL match and bacon and eggs Sunday Morning! KB over and out.

[uglydermie]

love your work KB. Make sure you PM me before you venture out to the ants nest so I can fill you up with **** for the trip home.You do seem like a very decent lad (or lass)! Are you a member of the senior team?

Ugly out- very cold day at BT land - although I did enjoy the past players function that seemed to break every rule in the ammo book- must have had at least 15 crownies and seen all of 20 minutes of footy!

[uglydermie]

DG- give us the goss mate- Huge loss by the oggers. Is it panic stations yet? what is wrong with vickers? Where you sitting on como hill in a roll neck country road pullover????

Ugly- half hammered and fishing for some conflict!

[Henry24]

DG i don't think i put my tips in, i would've picked all the winners:D

Saw the BT V Banyule game that you missed ugly. Was very impressed with BT, was disappointed with Banyule. Their positioning around the ground, will for the ball and discipline showed me that Banyule may be heading toward relegation if they keep playing like that. I lost count of how many 25m free's were given against them. Tsingaris went off with a shoulder/collarbone in the 3rd, although he wasn't having a good day anyway, possibly playing with another injury. Would be interesting to see what someone from Banyule thought of the game, few players missing?

DG i told you not to write YV off, they will make the four, big game next week...BT V YV at Domeney Reserve. BTW, heard that its getting a $200,000+ upgrade, can anyone confirm?

[Toohas]

Can't confirm, first I've heard of that, Henry. Yarra got the ascendancy after a red card was given to an OG player in the second quarter. YV built a five goal lead, before OG kicked two to make it a three goal difference at half time. Second half was all OG, they hit the lead midway through the last quarter. We hadn't looked like kicking a goal in the 4th, but fortunately for us a tumbled kick inside the arc found Tim Hancock, who converted the set shot. An OG player had a set shot from about 55m after the siren, but couldn't make the distance (who could with a 15kg ball?). Russ Yeo best on for Yarra with Bayles and Casboult good contributors for Geelong, I thought.

[DG-Man]

Positions 3 and 4 are well and truly alive. It is a OG, Rupo and YV bonanza.
OC and BT are the teams to beat. Don't need to talk much about BT. Their form over the past month speaks for itself. The OC are looking very strong. Allowing OM 4 scoring shots for the day! Huge. Reports suggest that they had new players in today and are starting to build a formidable list.
Perhaps it is a little obvious. These are the two teams that won promotion to D1 in 04, consolidated in 05 and are now ready for a C-Grade assault. They have a two game cushion. Seem to have OG covered, and are just waiting to see who will compete with them come finals time.
The OG need to enter the house of mirrors. Pundits who suggested that they are the team to beat may need to reconsider. Looking at their side, they seem too have a bulk of their players from the last few seasons, wheras the OC have turned around the list for the better, whilst the BT have consolidated, added and look ready to rock and roll.
Rupo keep their finals chances alive and the OM are gone.

Great times, exciting footy. God bless D-Grade!

[Is that so]

Fair point, still think he lifts the guys around him with his smarts.
Here's a couple of questions that i'd like your view on. Who do you think is 1. The smartest player
2. Skillful player
3. Best raw talent
4. Best up and comer
All for D1, your the man with all the know, or is it so?

As much as I'd like to oblige it would take intimate knowledge of each club to provide insight of any substance, whilst i watch a lot of D1 and read the VAFA website , I do not know any club that well, any way here are some thoughts (only thoughts):


Parton , Maslin, Collins, Tiras - OC
Tulloch, Mathews, Chivers, Barker -BT
Bayles, Casboult, Vickers-Willis, McKenzie - OG
Collins, West, Brennan and ? - Rupo
Valoppi, LeCordeier, Drew, Yeo - YV
Twentywan, Palmer, Basile, Cleeve - OM
Foster -Knight, Bannister, Harmes, Bannister - TP
LeClerc, Buckle, D'amico, Baranello - ESL
Gayfer, Gray, Shepherd, Tsingaris - Ban
Radywonik, Ballard, Northway, - Prahran

[Archangel17]

As much as I'd like to oblige it would take intimate knowledge of each club to provide insight of any substance, whilst i watch a lot of D1 and read the VAFA website , I do not know any club that well, any way here are some thoughts (only thoughts):


Collins , White,Howgate ,Glynne - OC
Tulloch, Chivers,Bain , Barker -BT
Vicko, Casboult,O'Brien, McKenzie - OG
Collins, West, Brennan and Monzell- Rupo
Valoppi, LeCordeier, Keem, Yeo(not if you mean the younger Yeo) - YV
Palmer,Basile , Schloeffel, Cleeve - OM
Crotty,C Bannister, Harmes, J Bannister - TP
LeClerc, Buckle, D'amico, Baranello - ESL
Gayfer, Gray, Scicko , Tsingaris- Ban
H Pitts, Ballard, Radywonik,Northway- Prahran

depends a bit on what you think a raw Talent means.. i think raw talent refers more to unmoulded talent like Scicko and Howgate-- rather than seasoned stars like the VW( radywonik is my one exception).that is all personal though.

For the comp overall it is far more difficult
Smartest Collins(Rupo)
Most Skilled White(OC)
Raw Talent Scicko (Banyule)
Up and Comer J Bannister(Therry)
but that is a very hard call on all. There are a lot of great up and comers with Banyule, Rupertswood and OC in particular having a lot of strong youngsters..

[King Woodie]

I read that YV knocked off the OGS on Saturday!!! Can anyone tell me what happened?? The conditions would have slowed it down to their pace, but they have some handy scalps over the last few weeks. Are they a threat?

[Conduct Unbecoming]

I read that YV knocked off the OGS on Saturday!!! Can anyone tell me what happened?? The conditions would have slowed it down to their pace, but they have some handy scalps over the last few weeks. Are they a threat?

My team Old Geelong have done a Collingwood and fallen in a heap. Need to reverse the slide or suffer accordingly. Well done Rupo boys - your destiny is in your own hands. YV a threat if they make it.

Saw 2 games on the weekend - OC v O Mentone & BT v Banyule. BT looked as good as any team I have seen in the wet. Great skill level, hard at it. Didn't see Ryan or Matty Bain or the ruckman from Port Melbourne...some handy types to come back in for BT!! Banyule relied on too few. Carey very similar to BT - too big, too strong, too good. Parton played although didn't have a huge impact...

Can confirm that Domeney is getting a $300K facelift and have seen the planned list of works to be carried out..interestingly, none of it is on the ground itself but on improved parking, ammeneties, access gates off the main road and the playground etc. Go figure....

[Toohas]

Can confirm that Domeney is getting a $300K facelift and have seen the planned list of works to be carried out..interestingly, none of it is on the ground itself but on improved parking, ammeneties, access gates off the main road and the playground etc. Go figure....

Ah, now I know what you're talking about! Yeah doesn't look like they're doing anything to the ground, but on the bright side looks like there will be some cracking nets for the Park Orchards CC this summer...

[Conduct Unbecoming]

Toohas - of the 3 sides scrambling for the last 2 spots in the top 4, it looks like your boys have the easiest run home. Geelong are fortunate they have a one game buffer at present, but Rupo may struggle unless they can beat BT at BT in the final round...no doubt the Bushranger brains trust will have mapped this all out already and would very confident of slipping into the elimination final....

[King Woodie]

I agree, YV a threat. Saw them a few weeks ago knock us off. Not sure if they can cause much damage once in the mix, but with their bigs should be a danger. Rupo on the big finals grounds in spring would be a threat also with their speed and skill, but just need to get there. D1 bottom half of the four sure is hotting up. My tip, Rupo from YV on %age. Any takers?

[Conduct Unbecoming]

I agree, YV a threat. Saw them a few weeks ago knock us off. Not sure if they can cause much damage once in the mix, but with their bigs should be a danger. Rupo on the big finals grounds in spring would be a threat also with their speed and skill, but just need to get there. D1 bottom half of the four sure is hotting up. My tip, Rupo from YV on %age. Any takers?

If you look at the fixtures, YV have a very easy run home. This week v BT will be their last loss before the finals - imo.

[I Love Sandra Sully]

I think you will all find.... when the rain stops so will Yarra Valley!!!

[DG-Man]

Only one 5/5 for the week. Toohas! Obviously had YV, as well as going for Leo's at home. Mainly 3's and 4's this week. Most had BT, OC and Rupo, but lost with Therry and OG!

Ladder is looking very interesting. OC and BT have a 2 game break with 6 to play. Definate finalists. Very likely to fill positions 1 and 2. Then we have 3 teams battling for two positions. OGS and Rupo have a slender 1 game lead over YV. OGS also have the advantage of a solid percentage. For this reason they remain likely finalists. Rupo and YV have similar percentages. On paper YV look to have the easier run home. Rupo travel twice to Bulleen to tackle the OC and BT away.

Prahran will be relegated. OM's, Therry, Leos and Banyule need to avoid postion 9. OM's should be ok, with a game and half advantage over 9th placed Banyule. Therry have the advantage of a solid % and Leos form suggest that they will not slip back into the bottom 2. This means that Banyule may be in trouble.

DG-Man will throw back out some premiership odds (As i know Toohas loves the weekly change of opinion)

BT - 7/4
OC - 9/4
OGS - 12/1
YV - 15/1
Rupo - 25/1
The Rest - 1000/1

Tipping Ladder

MJS2 - (3) 25

Ugly - (3) 24
DG-Man - (4) 24
Is That So - (4) 24

Hansie - (3) 23

Toohas - (5) 22
St.Kevs Cowboy - (3) 22
Bullant - (4) 22
Moss Rocket - (4) 22
Bede Me Up - (4) 22

Side Show Bob - (4) 21
Henry - (1) 21 (Away Teams - No Tips Registered)

Midas - (3) 20

KingBrown - (4) 18

BlueBoys 88 - (3) 17
OM28 - (4) 17
Archangel17 - (4) 17

ILSSully - (3) 16
Knackers - (2) 16
Half Back - (2) 16
Mystery Dog - (1) 16 (No Tips)
Magic Mickey - (3) 16

OC 37 - (1) 15 (No Tips)

Hopefully no stuff ups with the tipping ladder this week. All care is taken, however the occasional mistake can be made!

Cheers,

DG

[King Woodie]

It looks like Toohas's team of supermen is standing up after all.

[Kibe]

St Leo's - what a great win! Terrific all round performance, especially with some of the young guns stepping up. The battle to avoid relegation is on. I think the clash between us and Banyule next week will decide who will be relegated, if we can knock them off we should be able to remain in D1 next year. Therry aren't out of the relegation woods either!

[OldMelburnian28]

Huge round of football we have just seen with the finals race, and relegation comp hotting up!!!

Emmaus continue to impress me this year with a big win over the struggling Therry. Phar Lap, care to comment on the weekend's match?

Old Carey have smashed the OM's in the wet. Huge effort to kick 30 scoring shots anywhere in Melbourne over the weekend!!!

YV have certainly got the attention of the top half of the ladder with an unexpected win over the OG's at como. But i still tend to agree with ILSS...once the rain stops so will YV.

Rupo back on the winners list with a tough win over Pharan. Surely the boys from Toorak park will be in the D2 mix next year?

Great win for Bulleen as they continue their winning ways. YV vs Bulleen this week is match of the round. Both these sides have had an impressive past month, but its time for one of these sides to drop a game...unless its a draw :)

Time to start posting people!

[Conduct Unbecoming]

[quote=OldMelburnian28]
Old Carey have smashed the OM's in the wet. Huge effort to kick 30 scoring shots anywhere in Melbourne over the weekend!!!

:)
quote]

To be fair, the surface at Dunshea was very, very good. That OC scored so well is no real suprise given the conditions at their ground, but the fact that they kept Mentone to 1 goal after 1/2 time says it all. They were too big and too good for Mentone, who looked ordinary. Noticed a couple of returning players (well people were wearing their numbers anyway) for OC...

As for Banyule - they were terrific for a team made up of kids in comparison to their oponents (#5 for the Bears = rather large fellow). BT were so good in the wet and heavy conditions...#15 and #49 were very impressive across half-back. 14 goals at Ajani was more than equal to 15 at Dunshea - maybe even better given the wind and bog in places.

Bullant/Ugly - looked like CHF Williams (#32) was rested for much of the 2nd half?? He is a fair unit!

[hansie]

[quote=OldMelburnian28]
Old Carey have smashed the OM's in the wet. Huge effort to kick 30 scoring shots anywhere in Melbourne over the weekend!!!

:)
quote]

To be fair, the surface at Dunshea was very, very good. That OC scored so well is no real suprise given the conditions at their ground, but the fact that they kept Mentone to 1 goal after 1/2 time says it all. They were too big and too good for Mentone, who looked ordinary. Noticed a couple of returning players (well people were wearing their numbers anyway) for OC...

As for Banyule - they were terrific for a team made up of kids in comparison to their oponents (#5 for the Bears = rather large fellow). BT were so good in the wet and heavy conditions...#15 and #49 were very impressive across half-back. 14 goals at Ajani was more than equal to 15 at Dunshea - maybe even better given the wind and bog in places.

Bullant/Ugly - looked like CHF Williams (#32) was rested for much of the 2nd half?? He is a fair unit!

Conduct,

Who are the players you referred to as 'coming back' for us? (OC)

[AJPAJP]

As for Banyule - lost count of the 25s they gave away maybe pushed 20 or so, no exageration. Only 1 on the bench in the twos alsothey were terrific for a team made up of kids in comparison to their oponents (#5 for the Bears = rather large fellow). BT were so good in the wet and heavy conditions...#15Barker 18 year old played every game and #49 Tourogianis only played 5 after broken thumb in round 2were very impressive across half-back. 14 goals at Ajani was more than equal to 15 at Dunshea - maybe even better given the wind and bog in places.

Bullant/Ugly - looked like CHF Williams (#32) was rested for much of the 2nd half?? He is a fair unit!The Wax doesnt run that far to need resting

.....

[Thorpedo69]

G'day all,

I reckon Keem would have to be one of the best raw talents in D1. Any thoughts? I watched him play out in Park Orchards earlier in the season and he kicked a bag- looked like he didn't get out of second gear too.

Depends on what you mean by raw talent though. Keem's probably already playing close to his potential and just looks like he's doing it easy. Opinions appreciated...

[Thorpedo69]

By the way, what's the chop with OGs at the moment? Anyone see them on the weekend, and if so, when are they going to get back on the winners list?

[uglydermie]

what is the story here?

Tribunal tomorrow night:
Russell Yeo, Yarra Valley
Matthew Harrison, Prahran
Nial McGovern, Rupertswood

Are these significant?

[orange whip]

Boner hitting the booze big time boys.[/quote]


I thought it was a pretty lame 69 gag to be honest.
Unless Randall Bone got so juiced up that he removed a couple of ribs and just did a 9er....or is that a sixer??

[Toohas]

what is the story here?

Tribunal tomorrow night:
Russell Yeo, Yarra Valley
Matthew Harrison, Prahran
Nial McGovern, Rupertswood

Are these significant?

Robert Paul, Old Geelong

[Dudley Hamstrung]

From memory the Prahran blokes was a 'badly timed' jumper punch.
KingBrown it is good to be back on the winners list, I'm sure the beers tasted very nice on Saturday, regardless of the weather. i know mine did.
I think the side is finally starting to settle down with some very talented young kids starting to really gel and feed off one another well. They also really looked like they were enjoying their footy too.
YV v BT this week is another big one, I think BT will be too strong but YV tend to suprise us all regularly.
I noticed earlier in the year the Valley got done by Banyule, Toohas can you tell us what happened in this game? Players out, players came back?Or were Banyule just a bit too good on the day? Will Banyule be considered a danger game for the boys from Domeney?
Very interested to see how the top 4 finishes. As a Rupi, I reckon we can stay there, but Yarra Valley are a good side and will push all the way.
DG were you under a brolley on the hill at Como Park on Saturday? Would like to know what it is that made Yarra a bit of a bogey team for the Oggers this year.

[Is that so]

what is the story here?

Tribunal tomorrow night:
Russell Yeo, Yarra Valley
Matthew Harrison, Prahran
Nial McGovern, Rupertswood

Are these significant?

Ugly genuienly concerned for these poor gents or could it be that your BT play YV this week and Yeo name gets pumped up pretty big on this site.

[DG-Man]

Yeo was BOG on weekend.

The incident was the worst i have ever seen in Amatuer footy. I would give hin 6-8 weeks

Na, only joking. Didn't see it. Was not there. A little chilly and the DG had a large party on Saturday night that needed an appropriate lead up (aka afternoon snooze!)

Yeo will be missed if he cops the wrath of the tribunal. As we all know, it is better to just cop the prescribed penalty than try and get off at the tribunal, unless you have some video footage which clearly shows umpire stinkability!

Only 6 more weeks to go. Big games next week are the YV vs BT clash and the OM's vs Rupo game. OM's were obviously very average against the OC on Saturday, however they are a little like Freo. Very hard to beat at home. And hopeless away. It will take Rupo about 90 minutes to get out to Keysborough. And they will be coming up against a team who will undoubtedly have been put through the ringer for such an insipid performance. Tough one for Rupo! A must win game. Can they do it???
If not, YV are set to pounce. They will be very hard to beat at the Domeney. Yet BT have not lost away this entire season. A real toss of the coin game. I'm leaning YV's way, but will wait to hear any further goss from all you punters.

Go D1!

[Toohas]

I noticed earlier in the year the Valley got done by Banyule, Toohas can you tell us what happened in this game? Players out, players came back?Or were Banyule just a bit too good on the day? Will Banyule be considered a danger game for the boys from Domeney?


Banyule a bit too good on the day. We had a couple of lapses, which we paid dearly for. EVERY game is a danger game in this comp. There may not be any Fitzroy Reds this year, but there is no Glen Eira or Aquinas either.

Yeo will be missed if he cops the wrath of the tribunal. As we all know, it is better to just cop the prescribed penalty than try and get off at the tribunal, unless you have some video footage which clearly shows umpire stinkability!


Russ Yeo has nothing to worry about.

[Is that so]

Yeo was BOG on weekend.

The incident was the worst i have ever seen in Amatuer footy. I would give hin 6-8 weeks

Na, only joking. Didn't see it. Was not there. A little chilly and the DG had a large party on Saturday night that needed an appropriate lead up (aka afternoon snooze!)

Yeo will be missed if he cops the wrath of the tribunal. As we all know, it is better to just cop the prescribed penalty than try and get off at the tribunal, unless you have some video footage which clearly shows umpire stinkability!

Only 6 more weeks to go. Big games next week are the YV vs BT clash and the OM's vs Rupo game. OM's were obviously very average against the OC on Saturday, however they are a little like Freo. Very hard to beat at home. And hopeless away. It will take Rupo about 90 minutes to get out to Keysborough. And they will be coming up against a team who will undoubtedly have been put through the ringer for such an insipid performance. Tough one for Rupo! A must win game. Can they do it???
If not, YV are set to pounce. They will be very hard to beat at the Domeney. Yet BT have not lost away this entire season. A real toss of the coin game. I'm leaning YV's way, but will wait to hear any further goss from all you punters.

Go D1!

BT being undefeated away so far is pretty impressive given that finals are played away, they have 3 more games to go undefeated away in the season: YV, OM , OC

Not to many would pencil in all 3 of those games, but I guess they beat Rupo and OG away so who knows would be an amazing accomplishment can it be done? Does it really matter?

Last time round after qtr time YV kicked 3-4 goals to BT 14-16 or something like that, BT far more disciplined for mine, however the YV ground is an absolute disgrace so you never know.
Is that so.

Not tipping yet though want to see what others do (closing in on the leaders again):D :D :D

[untapped]

As much as I'd like to oblige it would take intimate knowledge of each club to provide insight of any substance, whilst i watch a lot of D1 and read the VAFA website , I do not know any club that well, any way here are some thoughts (only thoughts):


Parton , Maslin, Collins, Tiras - OC
Tulloch, Mathews, Chivers, Barker -BT
Bayles, Casboult, Vickers-Willis, McKenzie - OG
Collins, West, Brennan and ? - Rupo
Valoppi, LeCordeier, Drew, Yeo - YV
Twentywan, Palmer, Basile, Cleeve - OM
Foster -Knight, Bannister, Harmes, Bannister - TP
LeClerc, Buckle, D'amico, Baranello - ESL
Gayfer, Gray, Shepherd, Tsingaris - Ban
Radywonik, Ballard, Northway, - Prahran

Fair thoughts!
Bain, White and Keem likely, along with a few others. Its a hard one. Would of liked to have seen a D1 team of the half year from a balance point of view.

[untapped]

Last time round after qtr time YV kicked 3-4 goals to BT 14-16 or something like that, BT far more disciplined for mine, however the YV ground is an absolute disgrace so you never know.


Remember seeing a bit of that game. BT decided to pull their fingers out and stromed home. I called YV last week and at their ground this week anything could happen, but i still think bullants can lift another gear at the moment their in 3rd and doing the job.

[Quietly Confident]

depends a bit on what you think a raw Talent means.. i think raw talent refers more to unmoulded talent like Scicko and Howgate-- rather than seasoned stars like the VW( radywonik is my one exception).that is all personal though.

For the comp overall it is far more difficult
Smartest Collins(Rupo)
Most Skilled White(OC)
Raw Talent Scicko (Banyule)
Up and Comer J Bannister(Therry)
but that is a very hard call on all. There are a lot of great up and comers with Banyule, Rupertswood and OC in particular having a lot of strong youngsters..
Its a tough one , but I would like to weigh in if I may. Al Parton is a gun, an absolute standout in the grade as a player and a bloke.How many other blokes in the comp could kick 5 goals in an A Grade flag at 18 years of age , the guys a jet and clearly a stand out.White was taken high in the draft by the tigers, around the same time they drafted Fiora ahead of Pavlich go figure.Luke Power told me Jogger White was as good a talent as he played with as a junior but he was like Chris Tarrant , he just didn't give a **** about the game....... what a shame because he has talent to burn

[Too Old Too Slow (TOTS)]

Its a tough one , but I would like to weigh in if I may. Al Parton is a gun, an absolute standout in the grade as a player and a bloke.How many other blokes in the comp could kick 5 goals in an A Grade flag at 18 years of age , the guys a jet and clearly a stand out.White was taken high in the draft by the tigers, around the same time they drafted Fiora ahead of Pavlich go figure.Luke Power told me Jogger White was as good a talent as he played with as a junior but he was like Chris Tarrant , he just didn't give a **** about the game....... what a shame because he has talent to burn

Quietly Confident did you wake up at 1.30am from a wet dream about you in a 3 way with Parton and White and have to get onto big footy to relieve the tension? Agree with the thoughts but tone it down a bit, remember amateur football is family football, not that their is anything wrong with that.

[Thorpedo69]

Hey Too Old Too Slow (TOTS),

Are you Stafford from Prahran? Thought since you have apparently only joined after Is That So gave Stafford a pasting about being too old etc that maybe it was you jumping in to throw a few counter punches?

[I Love Sandra Sully]

Ha ha ha ha ha To old Too Slow....... Bravo!

I am sick of hearing all about how much of a good bloke and great player Parton is...... he ain't playing A grade no more because he ain't up to that standard anymore!!!! simple. Stop telling us how good he was in A Grade, he was just another player!

I admit at D Grade Parton is a good player, but I would much rather have big Leigh Brennan or even bannister at FF than Parton. Parton is about as agile as a double decker bus these days.

[Conduct Unbecoming]

Quietly Confident did you wake up at 1.30am from a wet dream about you in a 3 way with Parton and White and have to get onto big footy to relieve the tension? Agree with the thoughts but tone it down a bit, remember amateur football is family football, not that their is anything wrong with that.


I actually found the information about White pretty interesting....I thought it was a good post.

[linger_isgod]

White was to be redrafted by Richmond as soon as they cut him, but decided to go and play cricket over in England instead of AFL.

[Moss Rocket]

Ha ha ha ha ha To old Too Slow....... Bravo!

I am sick of hearing all about how much of a good bloke and great player Parton is...... he ain't playing A grade no more because he ain't up to that standard anymore!!!! simple. Stop telling us how good he was in A Grade, he was just another player!

I admit at D Grade Parton is a good player, but I would much rather have big Leigh Brennan or even bannister at FF than Parton. Parton is about as agile as a double decker bus these days.

Dolly aint playing A-Grade as he choose to come back and play for his old school team. He is a much better player today, than what he was as an 18 year old at Old Xavs. And being only 24/25?, will peak in the coming 5 years.
In D-Grade he is a standout, not just a "good player". He has kicked 45 goals spending as much time on the ball as he does at FF.
Stop crying Sandra, 5th will be a good result for your guys this year!

[I Love Sandra Sully]

He maybe 24-25, but he has a 30 year olds body!

[King Woodie]

You cannot be serious... Dolly only 24 or 25!!!! He looks about 35. He will reak havoc on D (and C) grades for years to come. The standout forward in the league (in the presence of some other very good forwards). D1 seems to have some very good full forwards.

[DG-Man]

You cannot be serious... Dolly only 24 or 25!!!! He looks about 35. He will reak havoc on D (and C) grades for years to come. The standout forward in the league (in the presence of some other very good forwards). D1 seems to have some very good full forwards.

That they do Woodie. Big Al is a gun. 45 goals, and spending so much time up the ground. The Big Hyphen from OGS (Vickers-Willis) has had a celebrated career in front of the sticks. This year he has been down a little however. OM's rely on Twentyman (37) and Basile (29) to kick their winning scores. BT have a new young fellow called Dean Matthews who's slotted 28. Keem (27), Brennan (20) and Bannister (30) from only 8 games are other key forwards. Williams from BT has 25.
I'm sure the OC hope that Dolly terrorises C and B grade over the next half a dozen years. And maybe (Just for you Sandra) he can play A-Grade footy once again.

I notice no early tips this week. It seems everyone is waiting for the first move. Things are getting tight and tense at the top.

Cheers - DG

[Conduct Unbecoming]

You cannot be serious... Dolly only 24 or 25!!!! He looks about 35. He will reak havoc on D (and C) grades for years to come. The standout forward in the league (in the presence of some other very good forwards). D1 seems to have some very good full forwards.

Last time I played in D1 there were 2 full-forwards (Bomber James from BT and A Rosen from Ajax) who both kicked over 100 goals, and both lined up in the GF opposite each other. Now thats "some very good full forwards"!..:thumbsu:

[Thorpedo69]

Parton is a gun- no question about it. He would be a gun in any VAFA grade.

And TOTS, if you are Stafford, I was actually going to compliment you on seemingly playing some good footy lately. If you're not Stafford, then any chance of some some hints on your identity?

This forum is killing me- can't get work done anymore.

[Thorpedo69]

By the way Sandra, are you also a fan of the Brand Power chick?

[Half Back]

What about Chivers Guy's????

I have played on both men and found Chivers to be a better player, much more explosive than Parton. I don't think either would be a gun in A grade!!!!

[DG-Man]

URRRGHHHH STOP!!!!!!!

Not another Chivers v Parton discussion. This talk on Parton is not about trying to find the best player in our comp. He was just brought up by Quietly Confident who amongst other things on the OC was commenting on Archangel 17's summation as White being the most skilled.

It is always good banter commenting on the guns of our section, but the Chivers vs Parton argument has been done to death. :)

[Archangel17]

:p URRRGHHHH STOP!!!!!!!

Not another Chivers v Parton discussion. This talk on Parton is not about trying to find the best player in our comp. He was just brought up by Quietly Confident who amongst other things on the OC was commenting on Archangel 17's summation as White being the most skilled.

It is always good banter commenting on the guns of our section, but the Chivers vs Parton argument has been done to death. :)
I agree.. please note that the question that i answered in no way asked for the "best" player.. it asked for the most skilled and in that i stick by White. It may be a very different argument for best.. would rate Collins and Parton marginally ahead of White. Remember also that this observation is an opinion based on seeing them play twice each, if i saw them week in week out it may be different.

[I Love Sandra Sully]

Parton is better than helmet head....end of conversation.

I am a fan of the brand power bird Thorpedo!! it would seem you have an eye for detail!!

Another one who would be welcome in ILSS's sack is the hot piece of prime A grade beef in the ad with Leigh matthews.... selling houses for Metricon or something?!?!

Other honarable mentions goto:
- Girls in the pink on deal or no deal.
- Gainsville girl... (the one who sits on the couches with her cans hanging out the side of the piece of cotton she is dressed in) Brilliant ad!!

OK lets get things started with the great ladies tips:
BT over Yarra
OC over Therry
Rupo over OM
Banyule over Stleos
OG over two blues

[bullant10]

Another big round which should show us exactly where a few teams are at.
ILSS you are a goose! Parton is a gun - leave it at that. Coming back to help his mates get out of D grade is a great thing to do and for his sake i hope he can.

BT over yarra by 2 points. Big game yarra are the danger of the competition.
OC will smash therry and get them closer to relegation.
Rupo to stay in touch with the four over OMs
St Leos to put Banyule a bees away from relegation
OG over Prahran - A year to forget for the two blues.


Things are starting to sort themselves out, top two are pretty much settled, you would think OG will take third and forth only out of two teams. Rupo should get there but yarra will not give up without a fight. If they win this week over my ants then it will make things interesting.

Finals at Box Hill will be very interesting!
D1scribe still got no idea!!!!

[hansie]

Well said bullant - Sandra, if you don't rate Dolly, try lining up on him in a few weeks time! After you've been 'bench pressed' by him once or twice, see what you reckon then!

Early tips for me this week lads, as I have the rest off the week off work (and thus no computer)

We'll get over Therry out there - but would expect them to come out really hard after last week
Yarra over BT - by a bees' proverbial - they just play that ground so well, we got 'em out there at the right time (Rd 1)
Can't see OM's tossing Rupo- even down there. Rupo for mine
Leos on a slight resurgence. I underestimated them last week and paid for it! They will beat Banyule, just
OGS comfortably over Prahran in the Toorak derby

Cheers

[King Woodie]

Well played ILSS- Gainsville Girl is best on ground. But back to footy...
OM's to beat an out of form Rupo this week and make the job of getting in the four all the more tougher. The Bushrangers from YV to sneak in and meet the OGs in first week of the finals (who corerct me if im wrong but I think yarra have beaten them twice from two this year.) BT vs Carey in GF. Carey in a close one. How's that for tips?

[I Love Sandra Sully]

Stop putting words in my mouth Hansie..... I never said Parton was no good! I just don't think he'd be anything special in A grade. He along with Chivers would definetly be in the top 5 players in D Grade... no doubt.

Oh.....And i look forward to playing your bench press god in a couple of weeks..... tell him to up his weights.... if he is going to be any match the the great lady he's gonna need to be at his best.... because i am going to put the gun show on for him!!!

[DG-Man]

Come on Sandra. You can back peddle better than that. You said:

I admit at D Grade Parton is a good player, but I would much rather have big Leigh Brennan or even bannister at FF than Parton. Parton is about as agile as a double decker bus these days.

I'm not sure how a "good player" in D-Grade can suddenly make your top 5!

DG Tips:

YV over BT in the big game of the round. Didn't think YV had it in them to beat OGS away, and i was proven wrong. So i will stick with them this week at home. YV by 2 goals.
OC will be too strong for Therry. OC by 6 goals.
OM's at home are more difficult than when away. But 4 scoring shots last week??? Terrible stuff. Rupo have much more to play for. Rupo by 20 points.
Leos to knock the second nail in the Banyuyle relegation coffin. Leos by 4 goals.
OGS to bounce back hard and strong over Prahran. OGS by 10 goals!