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orange whip
15 Aug 2006, 18:30
Great Form Midas
That 'll wake the thread up
kingbrown
15 Aug 2006, 18:31
The suspense is absolutely killing me. Great post Midas. I am going to have a dip at this.
In the paper on Sunday there was an article in the Herald Sun on page 8 regarding private school fees. Geelong Grammar was the only one mentioned from the D1 bevy of Old Boy Schools. There charge for a year of schooling was $21,788, with a promise of a future at the Old Geelong football club, Como Park South Yarra, a bevy of beautiful women and obedient pure bred dogs. No mention of Carey Grammar, Mentone Grammar, Therry Penola and others linked to grammar schools. I've heard of the father son being rigged but this is ridiculous. Old Geelong has connections with people in high places.
Midas am i on the money?
Thorpedo69
15 Aug 2006, 21:38
Kingbrown,
Did the Herald Sun mention that the fees also include a full complementary RM Williams kit and Driazabone?! I felt like I was invading a country club last time I went to Como to pull on the boots.
Looking forward to this bombshell that Midas has revealed is in the air and ready to be dropped.
Dee Snider
16 Aug 2006, 09:09
If you had to compare all the D1 teams to bands:
Old Carey - Led Zeppelin
Bullen Temp - Duran Duran
Old Geelong - REM
Yarra Valley - Bros
RUPO - Lynard Skynyrd
Mentone - Aerosmith
Therry - Uncanny X -Men
St Leos - Pearl Jam
Banyule - WASP
Prahran - Van Halen
Care to walk us through some of these Whip?
BT = Duran Duran?? What the? Thats an insult to BT!
Banyule = WASP? Thats an insult to WASP!:)
kingbrown
16 Aug 2006, 09:59
[quote=Thorpedo69]Kingbrown,
Did the Herald Sun mention that the fees also include a full complementary RM Williams kit and Driazabone?! I felt like I was invading a country club last time I went to Como to pull on the boots.
No, but a 5 year contract including 2 tickets to the annual dinner dance is included. Not a bad deal is it?
orange whip
16 Aug 2006, 11:19
Care to walk us through some of these Whip?
BT = Duran Duran?? What the? Thats an insult to BT!
Banyule = WASP? Thats an insult to WASP!:)
Hungry like the wolf - Great song, admittedly, pretty crap band sorry BT.
Uncanny X men was a bit stiff too - But Brian Mannix is a Therry Boy isn't he? from out Oak Park way.
Most apologies Yarra and Rupo - those two bands did have big hits though but they seriously remind me of the south American country Uragay. sorry bout that.
Carey got the Led Zep call cos they are on top of the ladder and deserved it....... As long as they don't die of alcohol poisoning.
special mention to Warrant, Stryper, Frenzal Rhomb, Backman Turner Overdrive, Orchestral Manouvres in the Dark and Scorpions. there are some seriously crap bands out there!!!
orange whip
16 Aug 2006, 11:22
excuse me maam,
What kinda music do you normally have here?
"Well mister At Old Geelong, we have both kinds, Country and Western"
C'Mon Ugly, Bullant, MJS2, Silky et al - whats the story with the Ants? Smashed Yarra and have since fallen in a heap. Where have the 2 x Bains, Waters etc gone? Chris Frost came from A-Grade via Nunawading - whats happened to him?
Dropping too many guys back to the twos to help them qualify?
What's the point of dropping players to the two's or even playing veterans in the two's in place of young players. Any football club heading the right way will use their two's to develop youngsters rather than having it as an outlet for ageing players that should have retired long ago.
bundles
16 Aug 2006, 11:47
Hungry like the wolf - Great song, admittedly, pretty crap band sorry BT.
Uncanny X men was a bit stiff too - But Brian Mannix is a Therry Boy isn't he? from out Oak Park way.
Most apologies Yarra and Rupo - those two bands did have big hits though but they seriously remind me of the south American country Uragay. sorry bout that.
Carey got the Led Zep call cos they are on top of the ladder and deserved it....... As long as they don't die of alcohol poisoning.
special mention to Warrant, Stryper, Frenzal Rhomb, Backman Turner Overdrive, Orchestral Manouvres in the Dark and Scorpions. there are some seriously crap bands out there!!!
Don't know what you're on Orange Whip but I'd stop taking it if I was you.
Dee Snider
16 Aug 2006, 12:04
Don't know what you're on Orange Whip but I'd stop taking it if I was you.
There is nothing wrong with diverting from the main topic (D1 footy) every now and then..and save for Midas' pending shockwave this has been the worst week on this thread for many a moon. OB & BT lose and things go so very quiet.:thumbsd:
Keep it up Whip - anyone who remembers Stryper (you know they have re-fromed, right?), Warrant and WASP (now thats old school) gets my vote. :thumbsu: Clearly you are not from the Oggers....
I Love Sandra Sully
16 Aug 2006, 12:36
Personally i am a Rick Astley fan.
Now..... to the footy!!
We will knock Old Geelong off this week.......... we have to.... it's a simple as that! I have a very good feeling Sat will be the day we knock off our Bogey side!
BT will lose to OC this week....... shocking form going into the finals and i truly beleive they will go out in straight sets.
OM will beat YV down at there immaculate ground.... They play it brilliantly.
Therry will slaughter Banyule
St Leos and Phahran will have a good duel.... but Leos for mine!
Now....... If the winning prize for the footy tipping is a date with little old me..... then i hope to christ MJ is one of the great skirts floating around como....
Half Back
16 Aug 2006, 13:16
ILSS,
When was the last time you beat OG?? Or have you yet??? On form you are no chance!!!
Cheers Half back!!
I Love Sandra Sully
16 Aug 2006, 14:05
Yeah we beat them.... On Saturday.
Any truth in it KingCobra that you are in the gym already for season 2007? and that you are on a strict diet of cream cakes and soft drinks to add more body weight to that frame of yours.
Alfy, King Cobra would probably live on the D4 thread as Bulleen are a D4 side!
I Love Sandra Sully
16 Aug 2006, 15:53
Ahhhhhhh ha ha ha ha Alfy ya dill........
We have a Kingbrown not a Cobra.
Conduct Unbecoming
16 Aug 2006, 16:01
Alfy, King Cobra would probably live on the D4 thread as Bulleen are a D4 side!
And always will be.
Alfy,
I think we should go back to the old Ammo's grading system. D4 is far to flatering for the Cobras. G grade has a much better ring to it.
Chip & Gravy
16 Aug 2006, 17:44
What's the point of dropping players to the two's or even playing veterans in the two's in place of young players. Any football club heading the right way will use their two's to develop youngsters rather than having it as an outlet for ageing players that should have retired long ago.
I totally agree with you, anyone tanking a 2's side in D grade footy to try and win a magoos flag is ridiculous, all you are doing is disenchanting all of the the other players who have toiled without much recognition, only to be shunted come finals. And frankly i don't think it would happen too much, especially considering the magoo's flag this year looks like a bit of a forgone conlcusion.
However on your second point of old blokes playing in the 2's, we are not playing AFL, the coach doesn't have 5 years to develop a list, and it is D grade ressies, the players that best suit the side will play, that will mean young blokes, fringe 1's players and old mature heads. A lot of old blokes slot into the 1's when injuries hit hard just because of experience. They are also valued members of the FC. And lets get serious, any player that gets shunted from D1 2's for an old bloke probably isn't going to bloom into a star of the any senior side.
As a side, I bet Alfy regrets ever turning his computer on. Probably should have opted for a subtle entry.
Hey DG, does Geeves ever go and scout other games for you? or is he always in the bushes at Como with Binoculars. Is it possible that Geeves is the real brains behind DG, are you his puppet? is Geeves the Quill?
orange whip
16 Aug 2006, 18:06
The aim of the 2s should always be to pick your best 2nd 18 side after the best possible senior side has been picked. It shouldn't matter whether they are old timers or school kids. Old blokes are just as important to Ammo clubs as much as young blokes in the 2's.
Admittedly seniors is probably a bit different, but loading up a twos side seems a bit senseless to me if the senior side is undermanned and i think it reflects badly .
off to the D4 thread to say hi to Alfy....................
Cosmo K
16 Aug 2006, 18:22
Long time listener, first time caller.
Midas, most Ammo people are great blokes (& girls) although there are some absolute shockers. Are you about to unload on some of the Richard Craniums?
Hey DG, does Geeves ever go and scout other games for you? or is he always in the bushes at Como with Binoculars. Is it possible that Geeves is the real brains behind DG, are you his puppet? is Geeves the Quill?[/quote]
C&G,
Geeves is a scout master. Brilliant at gathering all types of info. I had him out at Therry earlier this year. He sat in the bar, pretending to be asleep, but was really listening to the pre game and halftime address by the coach. Those walls are paper thin!
I then asked him to trundle out to Bulleen (Old Carey) He positioned himself in the Graeme Yallop scoreboard and bugged the OC coaching staff, gathering very important information (please ignore the inaccuracy of this as OGS played OC on back oval, and just respect my ability to introduce ex Australian captain Graeme Yallop into my story)
They are his only two away games this year. Geeves is not a young man any more. He prefers to stay close to the comforts of home. And yes, he is the one with the binoculars.
Geeves was quite the man at Tok-H and Silvers in his early days. A real maker and shaker!
DG
Not sure where all this talk of stacking the 2's started. I can assure you BT's senior side has been the same for most of the year with very few changes. I think you'll find the old blokes running around in their 2's are there because their old blokes. May have been fantastic players in their day but are probably coming towards the end of their career. Good on em for sticking around and helping the young blokes.
kingbrown
16 Aug 2006, 19:49
Geeves has firmed as favorite for butler of the year, however DG i am concerned, quite a few weeks ago the lovely Mrs DG Man was making sandwiches of the highest quality, now all the talk is of the great man Geeves. It's time to come clean DG Man, is your allegiance to Geeves or your wife. Seems Geeves has taken some giant leaps lately, right in line with OG's form and clearly some very special stockmarket tips.
kingbrown
16 Aug 2006, 21:06
My tips for the week
Leos at home over Prahran, seen the passion of Leos again last week
BT over OC, they are too good and will lift this week.
Therry by 60pts over Banyule
Om over YV simply because i can only hope. YV possibly has too much to play for.
Rupi by 1pt over OG. Look bigger surprises have happened this year, it's time for us to surprise. On form and past results i can understand nobody can see it. What we have to stop is that 3-4-5-9 unanswered goal situation. Too often this year we have had control or been even and let sides gain momentum. We have gotten away with it in the past, not in D1.
I've ordered ham,cheese and tomato sandwiches for Saturday with 6 beers on Saturday night and Bacon & Eggs Sunday Morning.
can't mark can't kick
17 Aug 2006, 00:57
I for one eagerly await the unloading that's on its way.
I have suspicions as to the owner of the Golden Touch, but won't be coerced into revealing anything.
I hope the Great Bournon & Coke kicks a dozen for OM's this week as I would take great delight in Yarra's season coming to an early end.
how does a club get away with needing its goal umpire replaced twice in the one match???
DG was that Geeves I saw leaving the Toorak Lion in the early hours of Sunday morning?
BT to beat OC, OG over Rupo and TP too good for the Bears
Not sure where all this talk of stacking the 2's started. I can assure you BT's senior side has been the same for most of the year with very few changes. I think you'll find the old blokes running around in their 2's are there because their old blokes. May have been fantastic players in their day but are probably coming towards the end of their career. Good on em for sticking around and helping the young blokes.
That is very true Duchovny. BT have had a great run with injuries and an ability to keep the same side on the field.
13 players have played in 15 or 16 senior games. Which is quite amazing. Some clubs have only had a small handful of players avoiding injury like this all year.
I for one eagerly await the unloading that's on its way.
I have suspicions as to the owner of the Golden Touch, but won't be coerced into revealing anything.
I hope the Great Bournon & Coke kicks a dozen for OM's this week as I would take great delight in Yarra's season coming to an early end.
how does a club get away with needing its goal umpire replaced twice in the one match???
and what a pity that Keem didnn't break his wrist late in the match on Saturday.
DG was that Geeves I saw leaving the Toorak Lion in the early hours of Sunday morning?
BT to beat OC, OG over Rupo and TP too good for the Bears
I'm not sure CMCK. The quality of eggs, bacon and coffee on Sunday morning was a fraction down on most weeks. Perhaps he was out gallivanting. He has fond memories of the old Silvers. Geeves used to enjoy singing along with the piano man in his hey-day.
Was Geeves the gent that was taking all the hot ladies away from me as I was poleaxed after Thursday night happy hours at the Black Snatch then running amok with cheap drinks at Tok H, then winding up at Silvers before smashing a hot dog from the little dude out the front. Ah they were the days, plenty of disco pashes but no happy endings.
On a completely different circuit now!!!!
Glad to see he has ended up taking care of you DG, not climbing any corporate ladders or becoming a captain of industry if it was in fact him that would scurry the women that stole my drunken heart into the limo post Midas Pash, leaving me there with a broken heart and the bluest balls in Melbourne!!!!
Gives me some solace that I may have him covered in some small way if it was in fact him that was woman stealing from the Golden One. Not that being Butler of the Year is a negative thing, but glad it ain't me!!
orange whip
17 Aug 2006, 10:32
Was that your big news Midas??
Was that your big news Midas??
Well that is big news, but not what was referred to earlier!!! That's still to come.
bundles
17 Aug 2006, 10:57
what a pity that Keem didnn't break his wrist late in the match on Saturday.
You sound like a great bloke CMCK. Maybe if you could mark or kick you might get close enough to the footy to get an injury
Half Back
17 Aug 2006, 11:35
Half Back's Tips !!!!!
Leos V Prahran... Leos by 6 Goals!!
Carey V BT ... Carey by eight goals!! Doubt chivers will play.
Therry V Banyule!! Therry to send Banyule too D2!! by 60+
OM's V YV.... YV by 10 points
Rupo V OG... OG's to end the dream!!!
Cheers Half back!!
Hey DG, does Geeves ever go and scout other games for you? or is he always in the bushes at Como with Binoculars. Is it possible that Geeves is the real brains behind DG, are you his puppet? is Geeves the Quill?[/quote]
C&G,
Geeves is a scout master. Brilliant at gathering all types of info. I had him out at Therry earlier this year. He sat in the bar, pretending to be asleep, but was really listening to the pre game and halftime address by the coach. Those walls are paper thin!
I then asked him to trundle out to Bulleen (Old Carey) He positioned himself in the Graeme Yallop scoreboard and bugged the OC coaching staff, gathering very important information (please ignore the inaccuracy of this as OGS played OC on back oval, and just respect my ability to introduce ex Australian captain Graeme Yallop into my story)
They are his only two away games this year. Geeves is not a young man any more. He prefers to stay close to the comforts of home. And yes, he is the one with the binoculars.
Geeves was quite the man at Tok-H and Silvers in his early days. A real maker and shaker!
DG
DG MAN - the undisputed monarch of this thread - love your work - Will you be travelling out to see the OGGERS away this week???
some great posts by all of late..
Was Geeves the gent that was taking all the hot ladies away from me as I was poleaxed after Thursday night happy hours at the Black Snatch then running amok with cheap drinks at Tok H, then winding up at Silvers before smashing a hot dog from the little dude out the front. Ah they were the days, plenty of disco pashes but no happy endings.
On a completely different circuit now!!!!
Glad to see he has ended up taking care of you DG, not climbing any corporate ladders or becoming a captain of industry if it was in fact him that would scurry the women that stole my drunken heart into the limo post Midas Pash, leaving me there with a broken heart and the bluest balls in Melbourne!!!!
Gives me some solace that I may have him covered in some small way if it was in fact him that was woman stealing from the Golden One. Not that being Butler of the Year is a negative thing, but glad it ain't me!!
"A Butlers Tale" by Geeves esq. would certainly be a solid little read for all aspiring butlers, as well as those aspiring to great feats on the inner Melbourne nightclub scene.
Midas, i'm afraid he was the one and only. From the Cherry Tree, to Black Match. From the Armidale Hotel to Liquid at Warehouse. From the Piano Bar at Silvers, to the circuit at Tok-H.....Geeves stole from many a good man and broke many a fine ladies heart.
Those were great times for all. I'm guessing your glory day were in the late 80's and early 90's midas?? What wonderful times!
Let's all take 30 seconds and remember ourselves in our prime (could drink more, weren't starting to bald, didn't get tired at midnight, knew all the cool door bitches at all the cool clubs........anyway, back to work!
Cheers,
DG
DG MAN - the undisputed monarch of this thread - love your work - Will you be travelling out to see the OGGERS away this week???
some great posts by all of late..
DG is tossing up between the Rupo game and the BT/OC game. It is along way to Rupo! The OC/BT game will be ripper.
Very interesting to see Half Back nominate Chivers to miss!! I am guessing that he was injured playing Therry last week. Anyone got some goss on this? Will also be interesting to see if Parton, Bull, Trumbell etc (all the guys who missed against OGS) will be back.
If Chivers misses, might BT struggle??? and could we see OGS in position 2 come Saturday night!!!
Things are heating up in the kitchen....and i'm not just meaning Geeve's beef casserole!
"A Butlers Tale" by Geeves esq. would certainly be a solid little read for all aspiring butlers, as well as those aspiring to great feats on the inner Melbourne nightclub scene.
Midas, i'm afraid he was the one and only. From the Cherry Tree, to Black Match. From the Armidale Hotel to Liquid at Warehouse. From the Piano Bar at Silvers, to the circuit at Tok-H.....Geeves stole from many a good man and broke many a fine ladies heart.
Those were great times for all. I'm guessing your glory day were in the late 80's and early 90's midas?? What wonderful times!
Let's all take 30 seconds and remember ourselves in our prime (could drink more, weren't starting to bald, didn't get tired at midnight, knew all the cool door bitches at all the cool clubs........anyway, back to work!
Cheers,
DG[/quote]
Interesting - 92 was about the hey day. AAAAHHHHH the memories. Fluid not Liquid, although clarify that with Geeves. That was only on Austudy week though when I was cashed up, but the chicks were way hotter and presented more of a challenge than the alcoholically challenged crew at Hi Hos and Tok H! Also forgot the classic, Adrian McAdam style one year wonder the Robbers Dog!!!
AS for Friday's Memphis in Bulleen followed by a strut around the Sugar Shack, then off to the Tunnel if no luck with the hodad's babes!!!!
Saturday's spent at Chevron, dominating Dance Floors followed with the four levels of joy at Inflation, ending up at you guessed it (The Tunza) claiming to be some no name VFL listed bloke you knew to claim the $50 drink card!!!
As for door bitches, how cool is it that Dale still works!!!! Runs Next Blue, so there's hope for us old timers yet the one time a year we venture out after 12. And he has a cracking memory, despite the weariness another 14 years has added to this once youthful melon!!!
Anyway, not much D1 chat although given the ages of some of the players running around at BT this year, Geeves and I might be making them feel old!!!! Some of them would have well and truly been strutting in the mid - late 80's, but one can only hope they get to taste some finals glory 20 years later, if only to allow me to believe that Geeves and I could still do it if we wanted to!!
Not sure where all this talk of stacking the 2's started. I can assure you BT's senior side has been the same for most of the year with very few changes. I think you'll find the old blokes running around in their 2's are there because their old blokes. May have been fantastic players in their day but are probably coming towards the end of their career. Good on em for sticking around and helping the young blokes.
To the contrary ... I hear that at BT the young blokes in the two's have been taken out of the team to make way for the old blokes ... never heard this happening anywhere else in my time ... very backward move.
Interesting - 92 was about the hey day. AAAAHHHHH the memories. Fluid not Liquid, although clarify that with Geeves. That was only on Austudy week though when I was cashed up, but the chicks were way hotter and presented more of a challenge than the alcoholically challenged crew at Hi Hos and Tok H! Also forgot the classic, one year wonder the Robbers Dog!!!
Correct. Getting my nights mixed up. Liquid was an underground club blossoming in the late 90's. They were heavy times!
Back to the footy: Missing heaps of tips!!! Media ban causing headaches for plenty. Geeves was watching an old rerun of Get Smart the other day. Perhaps the Cone Of Silence will need to be used - AKA PM me your tips!
DG
silky_skills
17 Aug 2006, 13:22
Who are these old blokes and how many are there? From what has been written, you'd think that the local bowls club has somehow got mixed with BT's reserves side.
Dee Snider
17 Aug 2006, 13:27
DG[/quote]
AS for Friday's Memphis in Bulleen followed by a strut around the Sugar Shack, then off to the Tunnel if no luck with the hodad's babes!!!!
Friday night at Memphis was the single worst nightmare for every local football club the area has ever seen. Enhanced some player's careers - but runied many more.
And if we are talking about the Sugar Shack (were any of the chicks in there 18?) - can't forget the glory days of The Boardwalk?:thumbsu:
I think last week there were:
* 2 teenagers
* 6 between 20-29
* 7 between 30-35
* 5 between 35-40
* 1 46y/o
* and 1 54y/o who started on the bench and played about 12 minutes all up.
Cheers,
DG
PS - All above info is yet to be checked by Geeves and may be slightly (or largely) false!:)
Dee Snider
17 Aug 2006, 13:35
I think last week there were:
* 2 teenagers
* 6 between 20-29
* 7 between 30-35
* 5 between 35-40
* 1 46y/o
* and 1 54y/o who started on the bench and played about 12 minutes all up.
Cheers,
DG
PS - All above info is yet to be checked by Geeves and may be slightly (or largely) false!:)
DG-Man, you generally have the good oil on most things pertaining to D1 - however, you lost a degree of credibility with that last post. Geeves clearly needs to vet this type of info before you post.. The 2nds at BT are full of young guys regardless of what some of the earlier posts may have suggested. Collectivley (as across the 1s, 2s and u19s) the club is the youngest & healthiest it has been for some time.
May even get a ClubXVIII side up next year :eek:
DG-Man, you generally have the good oil on most things pertaining to D1 - however, you lost a degree of credibility with that last post. Geeves clearly needs to vet this type of info before you post.. The 2nds at BT are full of young guys regardless of what some of the earlier posts may have suggested. Collectivley (as across the 1s, 2s and u19s) the club is the youngest & healthiest it has been for some time.
May even get a ClubXVIII side up next year :eek:
DG was joking. Perhaps not overly funny, but attempted jococity nonetheless!
DG is aware of the BT list. I have even seen the ressies play this year.
I agree with your sentiments, BT are rocking off field.
Plenty of youngsters, and certainly in a position to go through the grades if they continue their young recruiting.
Cheers - DG
Who are these old blokes and how many are there? From what has been written, you'd think that the local bowls club has somehow got mixed with BT's reserves side.
The BT sledge actually had more to do with a few of the older, "wiser" heads running around in the Ones. My knowledge of the depth and age of the BT twos is limited if any, so was more a cheap shot at the likes of Matthews, Hare, Chivas etc.
All for a gag, so no offence intended.
Dee Snider, obviously the 16-17 year olds weren't to your liking. Your passion for the Boardwalk may suggest you're mid 30's now, making it 22-23 in the days of Dale and the Sugar Shack and the promise of 16-17 yo tempting but somehow inappropriate!!!
As for the 16-17 year olds looking for love with try hard metropolitan pretend surfers at the Sugar Shack, was in the age group more than happy to accomodate but managed to come up short regularly, hence the Tunza being like an old tube of toothpaste, or an Ex Mrs, you can always get one more out of it!!!!!!!
As for Memphis, only ever in Summer for me my friend.
Really, never thought the D1 thread would begin a mid life crisis for me, but where has my youth gone???? ANd to be airing it so publicly.
As for the footy this week, really looking forward to hitting Eve after watching a game on Saturday after Friday night at Boutique. God I have lost it.
Really, Geeves, not only did you steal my women, but now I'm questioning all I stand for! What a shocking day for Midas, lost all focus on footy and it's back to my second love, the unsuccessful pursuit of ladies. HELP ME
Can't Mark, Can't Kick, You are a fool!!!!
I expect would expect more, from someone associated with a club with a long and proud history, but I feel that maybe the culture at the 2 Blues has gone south, along with any hope of staying in this grade!
For those that are interested, the truth of the Prahran YV Melee at Toorak Park to be revealed Shortly!
Slanging match not worth getting into.
My interest to BF was aroused when I heard a report that the Prahran coach was King Hit buy a YV player earlier in the year.
Ugly Dermie, before you go throwing slanderous accusations, maybe you want to hear and examine the facts of the incident and re-evaluate your comments. Players names are suppressed to protect the innocent.
Facts
YV Player hit a 2 Blues player with a legal, but late bump and a down field free was paid. This was in the umpires report of the melee.
True! Did look a lot uglier than it was because Keem is left handed and the bump was undoubtedly fair once observed on video.
2 Prahran players come in and remostrate and that should have been the end of the situation.
True! Third incident of the day that involved some doubtful late action from aforementioned player, hence the remonstration.
A prahran player, then takes it upon himself to run from the opposite end of the ground to attack YV Player, and rallies the troops on the way.
True. Numbers came in as a show of strength, as mentioned third incident of this type of the day.
As all hell starts breaking loose, Prahran coach comes from coaching position, which is elevated and some 5+ metres away from the fence and enters the fray.
True. Prahran coach entered the fray, strongly suggesting that not only was it the third questionable act of the day from said player, but also telling his players to get out of the action.
Prahran coach then King Hits YV player, who is significantly smaller. Attack was from Behind.
Slanderously false, and will sue for it. Have video evidence of the incident. YV captain came across and confronted the Coach, suggesting he shouldn't be there - fair call. Coach then shoved YV player aggressively but clearly in the chest, nowehere near head high. Began to move away from the fray.
Another YV player who sees strike confronts Prahran Coach and and during a struggle a blow is landed on the chin of Prahran coach. Strike was anything but a King Hit.
Absolutely false. Said YV player, also involved with incidents involving other D1 coaches through the year, when released by player holding him clearly strikes the Prahran coach to the back of the head.
YV Player is then struck by Prahran Spectator who decided to be a hero.
50/50. YV player wasn't struck, but was grappled with and wrestled to the ground. Prahran reserves player subsequently suspended for 6 matches.
So Ugly, upon examining the facts, make up your own mind.
I'm not condoning the actions of any of the involved, but throwing around accusations of King Hits is almost as low a the act itself.
At the end of the day the stink should never have happened. It should have ended with a down field free.
Furthermore, comments in the crowd at last week's game, observed by the coaches wife and other Prahan supporters from YV supporters:
YV supporter No 1 - Is that No 2 the coach?
YV #2 - Yeah
YV #1 - Isn't that the bloke ****** king hit.
YV #2 - Yeah, that was so funny
From all accounts can be substantiated by video evidence, however never occurred because Prahran may have ended up worse off despite being the retaliators to the coach being unequivocally king hit.
Said player was also happy to apologise from all accounts post match as Prarhan had received pressure to lodge a complaint from certain VAFA officials at the game, clearly admitting that he had king hit the coach. The air was cleared, to be left for urban legend as these things usually are.
Unfortunately it has not been left where it should have been, as some new poster has decided to bring forth a completely biased and to quote another YV person, revisionist and inaccurate version of events.
Facts above substantiated with video, and I'd suggest it should be left at that. Believe what you will, but it's a mighty fine record YV are building up with regard to melees and a reputation for stepping way over the mark.
Conduct Unbecoming
17 Aug 2006, 16:26
Believe what you will, but it's a mighty fine record YV are building up with regard to melees and a reputation for stepping way over the mark.[/quote]
From all accounts, they played like quiet little school-girls girls the day BT rubbed their faces in the mud at Domeney a month ago. And this was reflected in the result.
Midas - when are you going to drop that bomb you've been promising us?
DG needs to sit down and have a cuppa..."Geeves, boil me a strong one, i'm a little distressed!"
Have no idea who hard52 is? Surely not a player from YV who wears 52 on his back?
Notice he has quickly edited his post. After reading it i am glad he has done so. Anyone can make up stories, however the video doesn't really lie!
Nice post Midas, Geeves is proud of you!
DG
Chip & Gravy
17 Aug 2006, 16:32
It all sounds pretty ordinary and unneccassary. I didn't see the game nor have I heard anything about the apparent melee. So have no opinion on who is at fault, rather that the situation should never have happened, and whatever way you look at it, coaches, spectators, 2's players and anyone else who isn't apart of the 44 players involved in the match have no place on the field whatsoever! Both sides should be having a good hard look at themselves, especially 2 teams that have a lot left to play for this year, ie finals, and avoiding relegation. Lets move on from this incident as highlighting it only brings down the greatness that is this years D1 Football.
Have we heard anymore on why Chivers may be out this week? if it's true it will mean that 2 of the better players in the comp will not be lining up for a head to head battle this week, as after seeing Parton on the weekend, he could be a while off.
Also as good a form as OGS are in, it will be no walk in the park out at the home of the ashes, as this is Rupo's last roll of the dice. Tough call for Rupo, as there do or die game is against there bogie team. At least it is at home.
Midas, deep breaths, don't want you going out and buying a little red sports car or something. There is always the Daily Planet, great place, I even bought shares when it floated:thumbsu:
I know it's D1, and I'm not asking just to have a go at the umpires, just genuinely interested in what people think of the standard of umpiring this year? I've seen some games that have been umpired really well with great control, and they managed to keep the game flowing making for a good contest. Other games have been a total debacle, not bias as such just ordinary. Is this a fair assessment? I suppose umpires like players can have bad days.
I Love Sandra Sully
17 Aug 2006, 16:33
Like Sand through the hour glass......... these are the days of our lives...
Sounds like a bl00dy soap opera!!
Wouldn't happen down at the Rupy..... we are a disaplined lot.
Chip & Gravy
17 Aug 2006, 16:43
ILSS, How did you go in the clubbies this year? did you get a kick? or don't they have a clubbies for you down there?
I know it's D1, and I'm not asking just to have a go at the umpires, just genuinely interested in what people think of the standard of umpiring this year? I've seen some games that have been umpired really well with great control, and they managed to keep the game flowing making for a good contest. Other games have been a total debacle, not bias as such just ordinary. Is this a fair assessment? I suppose umpires like players can have bad days.
Agree with the underlined. Have seen a number of games where men in white were very ordinary. Paying far to many frees for incidents that just do not warrant them. Agree that their is rarely any bias (from what i have seen) Ordinary calls go both ways.
I guess the problem is that ordinary umpy's, and we have our share, seem to feel the need to pay a huge number of frees as it seems this makes them feel in control of the game. Better umpires (say AFL) can control a game without paying free kicks.
Anyway, just glad i do not see bias. That is a sure way to fire up a crowd. Bad umpiring that goes both ways can be tolerated!
Dee Snider
17 Aug 2006, 16:51
DG needs to sit down and have a cuppa..."Geeves, boil me a strong one, i'm a little distressed!"
Have no idea who hard52 is? Surely not a player from YV who wears 52 on his back?
Notice he has quickly edited his post. After reading it i am glad he has done so. Anyone can make up stories, however the video doesn't really lie!
Nice post Midas, Geeves is proud of you! DG
One of the most boring weeks of D1 football has suddenly spiced up! Great work Midas.:thumbsu:
Was in the rooms after the Prahran game at BT 3 weeks or so ago and found the coach to be a top bloke.:thumbsu:
HARD52, if that was actually you (as per DG's suggestion, although if it was you could have come up with a better 'post' name)..well that was a very, very cowardly act and I would imagine your mates have lost a bit of respect for you deep down (even if they don't say it to your face). I am sure it wasn't you all the same..:thumbsd:
Conduct - feel free to have a go at YV, but please don't bring BT into this in any way, shape or form. That day at Domeney was good hard, tough football the way it should be played. BT were just to strong at the ball. Anyone who really thinks YV are dirty needs to look at a couple of games outside the Ammos. YV would be eaten alive in the Diamond Valley.
Dee Snider
17 Aug 2006, 16:54
Agree with the underlined. Have seen a number of games where men in white were very ordinary. Paying far to many frees for incidents that just do not warrant them. Agree that their is rarely any bias (from what i have seen) Ordinary calls go both ways.
I guess the problem is that ordinary umpy's, and we have our share, seem to feel the need to pay a huge number of frees as it seems this makes them feel in control of the game. Better umpires (say AFL) can control a game without paying free kicks.
Anyway, just glad i do not see bias. That is a sure way to fire up a crowd. Bad umpiring that goes both ways can be tolerated!
While I am on my soap box...the umpires at the BT v YV game made their way to the BT huddle at 3/4 time and warned that they would start paying free kicks to YV if the BT crowd kept up their levels of abuse. Seriously, that is an indictment on the whole umpiring fraternity.
Just happy to fill some people in on facts boys, rather than fiction.
Note, I confess I may have misled on my ability with the ladies, have never shied away from the chase though. The day I concede to the DP is the day I truly think my youth is over, so I'm hanging on to the remnants just for a little longer thanks anyway Conduct. Besides, don't want any more dollars in your pocket as you do appear to be from the right side of the Yarra!
What's even sadder is the sports car is on order - black though!!
All good though, a bit of meat on the bones of a quiet D1 thread after Paganistic media gagging of many regulars. Obviously Media Street is somehere Matthews & Easton don't want their players going!!!
Tips
Bullants
Two blues
Ogs
Yarra
Therry
Moss Rocket
17 Aug 2006, 19:24
Tips for this week :
BT - too good to slip out of top 2
Prahran - Desperate last attempt to avoid relegation
YV - More to play for
Therry - By plenty!
OGS - Looked very good last week and have wood over Rupo
Nice banter this week. Good luck all :)
Cosmo K
17 Aug 2006, 20:04
While I am on my soap box...the umpires at the BT v YV game made their way to the BT huddle at 3/4 time and warned that they would start paying free kicks to YV if the BT crowd kept up their levels of abuse. Seriously, that is an indictment on the whole umpiring fraternity.
DS - I actually saw an umpire pay a free kick at the start of the 3rd q for something that was said to him as the half time siren sounded (Ogs v 2Bs @ the Como). Sad to say that this lot just isn't up to scratch but it could be worse.....
Archangel17
17 Aug 2006, 22:56
Guys. time to get back on track.. Disappointed to see all this after a week interstate with work.
Tips
Therry
OM
OC
Prahran
OGS
orange whip
18 Aug 2006, 08:52
Guys,
Time to get completely off track again,
If your driving to the ground tomorrow can I recommend:
Def Leoppard's - Lets Get Rocked
Kiss' - Detroit Rock City
Twisted Sister and some Sabbath
If your team wins the drive home music should be:
Led Zeppelin's Kashmir on repeat and loud
If your team loses the drive home music should be:
Bros' When Will I Will I be Famous (repeat not necessary, play once very loud, then silence for the remainder of the trip)
happy pig skin hunting
Whip
Tips
OGS in a tight one over Rupo
Leos
Therry
Yarra
Us (of course)
Bede me up
18 Aug 2006, 11:09
I'm either going out of contention, or to the top of the tree with these.....
OC
OM
Leos
Rupo
Therry
19th Hole
18 Aug 2006, 11:32
I'm either going out of contention, or to the top of the tree with these.....
OC
OM
Leos
Rupo
Therry
Out of Contention
Chip & Gravy
18 Aug 2006, 12:08
Has anyone got a weather report for tomorrows D1 action???
can't mark can't kick
18 Aug 2006, 13:27
Can't Mark, Can't Kick, You are a fool!!!!
I expect would expect more, from someone associated with a club with a long and proud history, but I feel that maybe the culture at the 2 Blues has gone south, along with any hope of staying in this grade!
For those that are interested, the truth of the Prahran YV Melee at Toorak Park to be revealed Shortly!
yeah alright. I was wrong.
frustration caused it.
I have nothing against Keem at all.
If anyone needs me, I'll be doing my penance cleaning out the stables at DG's ranch.
Talking about the stables...i headed down late last night as i could see a light on in the back barn. It was none other than Geeves finalising his D1 team of the year.
Stay tuned....i think he has nailed it on the head!
silky_skills
18 Aug 2006, 14:59
Talking about the stables...i headed down late last night as i could see a light on in the back barn. It was none other than Geeves finalising his D1 team of the year.
Stay tuned....i think he has nailed it on the head!
If we were doing a bigfooty team of the year... you would be captain coach DG.
Flattery will get you everwhere!
Silky Skills will be VC, starting in the guts and can head down to the forward pocket whenever he likes to snag a few goals!
Team....handball to Silky if he calls for it!
Coach-out!
kingbrown
18 Aug 2006, 16:43
Reading the threads this week has put me in the reminiscing mode. My nights were spent at the Shackles Disco, now the Moreland Hotel, where permed hair was everywhere, platform shoes. The Angels were the great band of this era, it was a time when john Travolta hadn't met Kelly Preston (who just quietly would fit straight in at Old Geelong), a time when girls and boys were never friends, you either went with them or just never talked to them. It was a time when Englebert Humperdick, Tom Jones and John Holmes were in the hearts of all women. I would suspect DG Man just entering year 7 at Geelong Grammar and Ugly just hanging up his paper round at the local newsagent. Geeves was being introduced to the intracacies of the stock market and silky skills was still in nappies. ILSS had just entered kindergarten and Is That So was already doing stats at 3 years of age. They were great years, it is interesting there has always been one constant, the VB CAN. Thanks for the memories.
I Love Sandra Sully
18 Aug 2006, 17:44
Bravo Kingbrown!!
Thorpedo69
18 Aug 2006, 18:21
I know it's been said many times before, but the Quill is genuinely a fool. Some of his comments in this week's column demonstrate that he does all but the absolute minimum of research. He just throws names around to make it seem like he knows what he's on about. This week he's asking us to email him names so he can throw them in to the D1 team of the year!
And to suggest that the Two Blues will have all but given up on 2006 and instead blood youngsters tomorrow against St Leos is absolutely ridiculous!
I know Chris Battle is a great player with a big heart, but him matching up on Waxy Williams. Come on Qwill, work it out
Is that so
18 Aug 2006, 20:08
Tips this week:
Rupo over OG (OG had their glory last week)
BT over Carey (carey to many injuries as per last week)
Prahan over Leos ( Ballard big loss)
Mentone over Yarra Valley ( to good in the middle)
Therry over Banyule ( far to good)
Archangel17
18 Aug 2006, 21:44
In what sense Midas? Having seen both play, i think Battle would in no way be outmatched. Saw him make a mess of Vickers the first time the two sides met. Rate Williams very highly.. think it would eb a good matchup.Think it is more likely Battle would end up on Chivers or Wise however with one of OC bigs taking Williams. Maybe Jessup or Parker
Gents,
Geeves just can't wait till rd 18. He is getting in early with his Team of the Year.
A Butlers Team - D1 2006
B: Battle (OC) Hare (BT) Trumbell (OC)
HB: D.Collins (Rupo) Munro (OGS) Burridge (BT)
C: A.Drew (YV) Chivers (BT) Crotty (TP)
HF: Casboult (OGS) Basile (OM) Keem (YV)
F: O'Brien (OGS) Parton (OC) Skicko (Ban)
R: Ballard (ESL) S. Collins (OC) Wise (BT)
Int: Pietryk (BT) Bayles (OGS) Monzell (Rupo) J.Bannister (TP)
Co Captains - Parton, Chivers
Coach - Premiership Coach
Runner/Butler - Geeves
Archangel17
18 Aug 2006, 22:01
Gents,
Geeves just can't wait till rd 18. He is getting in early with his Team of the Year.
A Butlers Team - D1 2006
B: Battle (OC) Hare (BT) Malpas (Og)
HB: D.Collins (Rupo) Walford (Pr) Burridge (BT)
C: Chivers (BT) West (Ru) Bayles OG
HF: Casboult (OGS) Keem (YV)Matthews (BT)
F: O'Brien (OGS) Parton (OC) J Bannister (TP)
R: Basell (OC) S. Collins (OC) A Drew (YV)
Int: Basile (OM) R Drew (YV) Monzell (Rupo)Unkles (OC)
Co Captains - Parton, Chivers
Coach - Premiership Coach
Runner/Butler - Geeves
few changes . biggest and possibly most controversial is naming both OC ruckman.. realise most pople could find a way to play one or another, but in the 3.5 games i have seen of them. game 1 Basell destroyed Radywonik game 2 Basell made mess of Legoe game 3 Unkles pulverised Ballard 1/2 game both went to town on BT in losing game.. from reports i had on weekend did same to OGS in losing team. So think outside the square. If dominant ruck is a combination, pick them both.
no spot for Trumble.. impressed me last year but thought he was average when i saw him this year. Yeo was substandard - sorry , but can only call what is see - dont think he is substandard - just on that day.
I'm sure thier will be. One man (butler) 's view. Plenty of unlucky's. OC, BT and OGS have plenty more solid players than just 4 or so. Very even sides. The hyphen from TP may be a little unlucky. McCarthy, Yoe, White....could name half a dozen. Hopefully this gets a few people presenting thier own, so we can have some solid discussions.
Cheers - DG
few changes
Oh, just noticed you actually did the changes. Can't have the Wal over Trumbell or Munro. West is punished for leaving. If i was going to have an OC ruckman i would have had Unkles starting. I think he is thier number 1. Was a toss up between he and Ballard. Decided not to have a ruckmen on the bench as i had a few talls in the side that could rotate.
Glad to see you didn't change runner!
OM's to upset the YV
Two Blues over Leos
BT over OC
OG's over Rupo
Therry over Banyule
Makes for an interesting last round if I could ever get 5!
few changes . biggest and possibly most controversial is naming both OC ruckman.. realise most pople could find a way to play one or another, but in the 3.5 games i have seen of them. game 1 Basell destroyed Radywonik game 2 Basell made mess of Legoe game 3 Unkles pulverised Ballard 1/2 game both went to town on BT in losing game.. from reports i had on weekend did same to OGS in losing team. So think outside the square. If dominant ruck is a combination, pick them both.
no spot for Trumble.. impressed me last year but thought he was average when i saw him this year. Yeo was substandard - sorry , but can only call what is see - dont think he is substandard - just on that day.
Hi again AA17,
I like your reasoning. The OC certainly have a fearsome tandem act. I think your reasoning is ok. Again, you are speaking from first hand experience having witnessed some of their work.
Only 5 differences in our sides.
You have Bassell, Unkles, Matthews, West and Malpas.
While i have Trumbell, Pietryk, Munro, Crotty and Skicko.
(I did not have Yoe in my side!!!)
I have seen plenty of Munro and Trumbell and believe these guys to be great defenders. Very worthy of TOTY selection. I am a big fan of Pietryk. He may be a little unknown to the average supporter, however i have seen him twice and he was very unlucky not to be starting on the field. Crotty has missed 5 games i think, however he is a fine player. And finally Skicko has the talent to be playing a much higher grade of football. Watch him with a bullet!
Looking forward to seeing some other contributions to team of the year. The Quill will have no troubles after reading all our "expert comments"
Re today. Have decided to go to Bulleen for the local derby. Geeves will be dropping me off outside the Marcellin gates to avoid the "Big Footy" rush on his "stretch" We are trying to keep a low key profile. Do not want anyone from BT or OC thinking DG is down there taking notes. Might be wise for coaching staff to check that their is nobody suspicious loitering around the Graeme Yallop Scoreboard!
Will we see Chivers and Parton out there today?? My mail is that BOTH WILL BE PLAYING! Partons broken hand was a little exaggerated, whilst the Chiv will not miss this make or break game. Big Tom Waters will be lining up after being released from Port Melbourne and will have a great duel with the OC "Twin Towers". Waters is an excelent player, and will be able to hold his own against the OC pair. Should be a cracking game. Availabilty of some of both teams missing players like the Bain Brothers and Bull and Ratcliffe may decide the winner today. I rate both team evenly, so who fields thier strongest side may come up victorious.
At Sunbury, we will also have a cracker of a game. If petrol prices weren't waht they are, Geeves may have been inclined to head down that way. (Damage to car was also a concern. Geeves has had trouble there in the past) A must win game for both sides ensures i lean towards the Oggers. OGS we great last week and now with a position in the top 2 looking 50/50, they just cannot afford to drop this one. Rupo have it all to play for aswell. However on paper, on form and on recent history. I think the hoops will be singing again come 5 o'clock. Could be another large night for Geeves at the Toorak Lion!
Cheers - DG
kingbrown
19 Aug 2006, 19:58
What great win by Rupo. DG Man you have written us off for the past 5 weeks, so i'll say 2 things. We have got the monkey off our backs as far as OG goes. And 2nd watch out if we make it. We were relentless today. Og were 26pts up 5mins in the last qrt and we ran over them like they weren't there. This win is more satisfying than the OC win. We were awesome. We had 10 players under 20.
Toohas, good luck to your side- My BAC is .0765 at the moment. (ithought you might enjoy that).
West, has to be in team of the year, he has never left Rupo, had one week with a corky and was pivotal in our great victory today. He is Rupo through and through, could play at a much higher level but is a part of our fabric.
About 1/2 a dozen players came for a drink which was **** poor. And the unpiring tried to make sure OG won. There you go, stuff it.
Thorpedo69
19 Aug 2006, 20:43
Kingbrown,
Are you saying that only 1/2 dozen OGs players hung around after game for a drink? They had only one or two hang around when they were beaten by Two Blues a few weeks ago. It's **** poor really.
What about the results though this weekend! Massive victory by Rupo, and win by Two Blues which makes the relegation battle this week extremely interesting (That's despite the Quill suggesting this week that the relegation question was all but answered!)
What great win by Rupo. DG Man you have written us off for the past 5 weeks, so i'll say 2 things. We have got the monkey off our backs as far as OG goes. And 2nd watch out if we make it. We were relentless today. Og were 26pts up 5mins in the last qrt and we ran over them like they weren't there. This win is more satisfying than the OC win. We were awesome. We had 10 players under 20.
Toohas, good luck to your side- My BAC is .0765 at the moment. (ithought you might enjoy that).
West, has to be in team of the year, he has never left Rupo, had one week with a corky and was pivotal in our great victory today. He is Rupo through and through, could play at a much higher level but is a part of our fabric.
About 1/2 a dozen players came for a drink which was **** poor. And the unpiring tried to make sure OG won. There you go, stuff it.
Good work KB. DG-Man tilts his top hat to the better side on the day. Shocked by the result after the OGGERS great win over OC the week prior.
Glad you had a ripping day!!
Re West, yes he certainly is a great player. DG was fooled by some earlier post suggesting he had gone to Eltham for coin. Did not realise it was a joke. West in....Bayles out! Sorry Big Boy, but the roadrunner has just "beep beeped" you.
DG-Man crashes with 1/5 in tipping comp to fall out of contention! Disaster!! Tipping ladder to come later. DG to distressed to update it yet!
What a big weekend of footy. We are left with so many connotations and permutations. This will be a big post. I have just rung the bell for Geeves to organise some tea. I suggest you all make yourself a cup before embarking on this DG rant.
DG headed north to Bulleen for the local derby. A great game to watch. Firstly i will let you all know that Geeves did not drop me off at the gates, but instead entered the Carey Ring Road Plaza, as he was keen to have a little spy at the Canteen staff and ensure that procedures were adequate in relation to food prep and serving. I volunteered to be a taste tester, and indulged in a pie and a hotdog. Top quality stuff Carey. Pies were hot. Grated cheese, mustards, sauces were all available for my hotdog. 9/10. Geeves left a happy man.
To the game. BT started very strongly, dominating possession and racing to a 2-3 goal lead at quarter time. Onballers were everywhere. Big Waters was controlling the rucks, Wise, Chivers and co were winning plenty of ball. If not for impressive work by OC backs (Battle and Jessop) the lead could have been more. After quarter time, OC hit thier straps and raced to a 2-3 goal lead at half time. Carey were starting to look a little quick for BT. Onballer (Collins, Number 3, Number 4, Ruck combo) started to dominate. Young kid Tiras was winning plenty of the ball, big targets Bull and Parton looked dangerous, whilst backman continued to hold sway over Matthews and Williams. 3rd Quarter was all Carey. They ran amok and opened up a 11-12 goal lead. Only a 7 goal to 3 last term saved BT from complete embarrasement.
For BT, Pietryk, Hare, Waters and Chivers were OK. For OC - Great team effort!
Disappointing day for BT. They came needing to win to ensure a top 2 finish (luckily for them, their destiny is still in their own hands thanks to Rupo) and were boasting a full strength team. Both Bains played. Waters played, Smith played, plus all regular guns like Chiv, Matthews, Williams, Wise and co. Old Carey had a few back from the ones missing against OGS. Parton and Bull the obvious ones. BT showed enough early (and late) to suggest they can turn the tables come finals, however OC will finally take into September the confidence that they have the side to beat BT in the big ones.
DG can only assume that Rupo were just too committed and fast for an OGS team that will be reeling at this loss. OC did OGS the favour they needed and then perhaps blew a golden opportunity to cement second spot.
Great win by YV away at OM's. Never an easy contest out there. YV just keep winning (much to Rupo's disgust!)
Therry continue recent good form, ensuring Banyule play D2 next year. Whilst the Two Blues are alive and kicking, with a great chance of staying in D1 this year. Leos are suddenly back in strife!
I will start with ressies. OGS to play OC in the second semi....but just who will play the OM's in the first! It looks like it will either be Rupo or Therry. If Rupo beat BT (50/50 game in my opinion) they will finish 4th. If BT beat Rupo, Therry will finish fourth as long as they defeat YV. This would seem likely as YV have struggled in ressies all year. So unlike their senior team, Rupo know exactly where they stand. Win the game, and they finish 4th and will play finals in ressies this year!
In the seniors, there are just so many possibilties. One thing is for sure and that is that the OC will finish first. If BT defeat Rupo, they will finish second. If Rupo defeat BT and OGS can defeat Leos at Como...OGS will finish second.
DG feels very sorry for Rupo and YV. Only 1 of these sides will play finals this year, yet both are deserving and could finish 12-6 and miss out. YV's 12 goal advantage in % means that they really only need to win to finish 4th. However, Therry have been in great form and look a big chance to spoil Toohas's day! Rupo must win, and hope that Therry helps them out. BT have been in terrible form lately. (1/3 last 4 games) The Rupo vs BT clash will be a ripper. DG may just have to tip Rupo to keep KingBrown off my back!:)
At the bottom of the table, the relegation battle has just heated up. The Bears are gone, however it is a two horse race between Leos and Prahran to see who can avoid the drop with them. Assuming OGS defeat Leos (DG thinks this will occur), Prahran must defeat OM's at Toorak Park to stay in D1. I think they will do this, so i am afraid it may be Kibes boys joining the Bears in D2.
The DG market
OC - $2.40
BT - $3.90
OGS - $4.20
YV - $25.00
Rupo - $30.00
What a weekend of footy. Well done to OC, Rupo and YV. Back to the drawing board for BT and OGS. What a great comp we have here!! I may have a quiet toast to myself in personal recognition of this......Geeves...a little bubbly please!.......pop!
DG
MC Extra Dollop
20 Aug 2006, 16:16
All of the teams still in the running for finals can finish in the top two...
Archangel17
20 Aug 2006, 17:57
All of the teams still in the running for finals can finish in the top two...
Only Mathematically possible MC not realistically.. think about it.
For Ruperstwood to finish top 2 they would have to beat Bulleen at Bulleen by 30 odd goals.
Yarra would have to beat Therry by 15 and hope Rupo beat BT by 15.
Sorry it is a race in three for top two.
Saw a very interesting game down at OM.. though Yarra were very good and very big. OMS showed promise again , however have been so for the past couple of seasons. They need to become more consistent, and find a couple of hard nuts- Maybe from local comps.
Expect a tough match next week between Yarra and Therry.
DG from your description sounds like Waters dominated first ,then OC ruckman took over.Is this right? Who was more influential of the two. I rate Waters very highly, so think this is another filip for the OC twin towers. Also how did Barton go down back.Did he take Chivers or Matthews or somoene else? Who did Battle take?
Kingbrown- is it possible to get a less alcohol fueled review of the game? though i did enjoy the one you have already posted.
MC Extra Dollop
20 Aug 2006, 18:32
No, no, no, Archangel, you're wrong.
If Rupertswood win by about 11-13 goals (depending on the total score) that should put their percentage around the same mark as the Bullants. With OG and Yarra losing that would catapault Rupo into second.
* Say Rupertswood win by 75 points (unlikely but stranger things have happened. BT haven't exactly set the world on fire in August) Assume the score is 150-75 (humor me).
RUPERTSWOOD 1759 for/1620 against 108.58%
BULLEEN-TEMP 1757 for/1619 against 108.52%
If Rupertswood win by about five goals, Yarra can jump over B-T with a win of about 65+ and a Geelong loss. This scenario would see Geelong miss out.
*Say Rupertswood win 100-70 and Yarra win 135-70
YARRA VALLEY 1651 for/1477 against 111.78%
BULLEEN-TEMPLESTOWE 1752 for/1569 against 111.66%
Geelong just have to win and Bulleen to lose for the OGs to finish second. If Rupo smash Bulleen as in the first scenario and Yarra and Geelong also win, the Bullants could drop to fifth. Unlikely, but hey, it's not as impossible as you wrote.
Archangel17
20 Aug 2006, 19:06
No, no, no, Archangel, you're wrong.
If Rupertswood win by about 11-13 goals (depending on the total score) that should put their percentage around the same mark as the Bullants. With OG and Yarra losing that would catapault Rupo into second.
* Say Rupertswood win by 75 points (unlikely but stranger things have happened. BT haven't exactly set the world on fire in August) Assume the score is 150-75 (humor me).
RUPERTSWOOD 1759 for/1620 against 108.58%
BULLEEN-TEMP 1757 for/1619 against 108.52%
If Rupertswood win by about five goals, Yarra can jump over B-T with a win of about 65+ and a Geelong loss. This scenario would see Geelong miss out.
*Say Rupertswood win 100-70 and Yarra win 135-70
YARRA VALLEY 1651 for/1477 against 111.78%
BULLEEN-TEMPLESTOWE 1752 for/1569 against 111.66%
Geelong just have to win and Bulleen to lose for the OGs to finish second. If Rupo smash Bulleen as in the first scenario and Yarra and Geelong also win, the Bullants could drop to fifth. Unlikely, but hey, it's not as impossible as you wrote.
Ok, happy to say i did not do the maths except vaguely in my head, however stick by my statement that it realistically will not happen. I never said it was impossible.
Having said that, it still creates some intrigue. Good Post.
kingbrown
20 Aug 2006, 19:19
To ask for a post not alcohol fuelled is one of the most unreasonable requests i have witnessed on this thread. My major problem is that it seems i am restricted in the lenghth of my posts. If i go past the first page it cuts out, i've lost many classic KB yarns that have not hit this thread.
The game on Saturday was a ripper, to me No. 3 for Geelong was there best player. We restricted there goals, it was 5 - 3 at half time, mind you Og were 3-8 and missed opportunities. But i thought our pressure on there ball carriers was at it's highest all year. They kicked 8 in the third with a quarter similar to OC against us a couple of weeks ago. We barnstormed home with run and carry kicking 8 goals to 1. Whatever happens i do want to say that having been involved at Rupo since they started Junior u 10 14 years ago, the competition of D1 has been fantastic. A great, great competition, i have imo been priveleged. That's all i have room for. No cups of tea, just one stubbie.
Hi again. Mathematically a few things are possible. Intriguing....Yes. However OGS play Como pretty well and will beat Leos. I give this the DG 100% result guarantee.
Re the big game at Bulleen AA17. Did not notice Barton or who he played on. Sorry! DG was taking things a little easy at times. It was more the interested onlooker with hotdog and radio, rather than DG in real spy mode. Battle definately played on Matthews. Re the ruck duel, Waters was getting his hands on the ball early, however he did get worn down. I actully have a feeling it was another ruck option (guy who was called by initials, like TJ or something) who had a pretty good spring that rucked for part of the day. OC just had more run and numbers around the ball. Not sure if it was a ruck domination that influenced the turnaround, rather pace, youth and the bigger ground.
Cheers - DG
MC Extra Dollop
20 Aug 2006, 22:59
What a big round 18 it's shaping up to be! Old Carey have cemented their spot on top of the ladder, where they looked like being at the start of the year. All quiet on the Carey front and they look like having an ideal tune-up next week against Banyule. Possible D1 team selections: S Collins, Battle, Parton, White.
Despite losing three on the trot, the Bullants remain in second spot. Another tough game this week against Rupo and if they have a huge loss, the Bullants could drop out of the finals (true!). Possible D1 team selections: Chivers, Matthews, Burridge, Wise.
Disappointing loss for Old Geelong. Had it won from what I hear, before Rupo shook the big navy and white hooped monkey off their back. Now they've got to rely on Rupertswood winning to be able to snatch the double chance. Possible D1 team selections: Casboult, O'Brien, Bayles, Munro
Yarra Valley kept their noses ahead of Rupo in fourth, but can they find something extra if they play Bulleen or Carey? Have been beaten pretty convincingly by both the top two teams. Possible D1 team selections: A Drew, R Drew, Keem, Lecordier
If Rupertswood win next week, they are definitely deserving of a top four spot, as they would have beaten all of the other finals contenders. They could be the surprise packet of the finals. Possible D1 team selections: Sweeney, West, Monzell, Collins
Old Mentonians have nothing to play for, besides the best of the also-rans tag and the ability to put the final nail in Prahran's D2 coffin. Who knows what happened to the OMs this year? They have the talent to mix it with any team in the comp. Possible D1 team selections: Palmer, Cleeve, Carroll, Costello
Therry, quite obviously are a different team now, compared to the middle of the year, close loss against OGs, winning away against Bulleen-Templestowe and Rupertswood and despatching Banyule is pretty good recent form. They are a proud club and will be keen to knock off Yarra this week to finish the season off. Possible D1 team selections: J Bannister, Forster-Knight, Crotty, McWhinney
Emmaus St. Leo's have had their hearts broken again, three straight losses by seven points or less puts them squarely in the relegation mix and the will come out firing against Old Geelong, so they don't have to rely on other results. Possible D1 team selections: Ballard, McKenzie, Baranello, Leclerc
Prahran may be the ultimate get out of jail free team, how can a side go from 0-9 to possibly avoiding relegation? Superb effort if they can manage it. I can't see either St. Leo's or Prahran staying in D2 for more than a year. Possible D1 team selections: Harrison, Northway, Hodson, A Pitts
Banyule are gone and they look like they've had enough of footy for the year. haven't had a win since May (!) and they look set for another belting next week. Possible D1 team selections: Skicko, Gayfer, Tsingaris, Rothe.
Nice work MC-ED. You have come from nowhere to give us all a solid pre finals wrap, as well as some nice names for the quill to consider!
Re tipping ladder this week. We had 6 punters who failed to put in tips. Most of these were out of contention, so had probably just had enough!
TIPPING LADDER
MJS2 (3) 42
Is That So (3) 42
Bede Me Up (3) 41
Ugly Dermie (3) 41
Hansie (3) 40
DG-Man (1) 40 (Should not have rung G. Norman for advice on how to stay under control coming down the stretch!)
Bullant (2) 39
Henry (2) 38
Moss Rocket (3) 37
St.Kevs Cowboy (4) 36
Toohas (2) 36
Midas (2) 34
SSBob (2) 33
Magic Mickey (2) 31
Half Back (3) 31
OC37 (3) 31
Archangel17 (3) 31
KingBrown (2) 30
Knackers (2) 30
Blue Boys 88 (2) 30
OM28 (2) 28
ILSS (3) 27
Still tight at the top with 1 rd plus finals to come. St.Kevs Cowboy was the only 4/5 in a difficult tipping week. DG choked!
DG tips for rd 18
OC comfortably
BT just over Rupo
OGS to bounce back and send Leos to D2
Praharan to win and prove that miracles can happen.
YV at home over Therry to finish 4th
Cheers - DG
DG - completely agree with you - Leo's will be releagted. Another ***** poor effort on the weekend - in a winning position and through it away - again. Not mentally tough enough - pure and simple. That makes YV, Rupo and Prahran. We only needed to win one of them to be safe - and I would suggest we are in a lot of trouble. More injury woes for the animals - with a further depleted side against OG next week.
Prahran also had three injuries - all looked like hammies - but not sure how bad - or even who they were!!!
As you can all see from this post - I am genuinely *****ed off this Monday morning!!! We have far too much talent, and are far to proud to be getting relegated, however I fear this is the case - and my money is on us in D2 next year. If we can't win the close ones - then we don't deserve to stay up - pure and simple.