Golden Rivers FL

[September]

Very ironic that Chubby makes the decision to trade the Raiders garb for Wandella's, especially after good mate Dicko goes into town. Dicko had been trying to get Chubby to play at Wandella for a few years now.
Thought that myself, think he's pretty friendly with Ice Kennedy though.
Haven't sighted big Jonathon yet, bit out of the loop at the club this year.
Would be great if we could sign him, but i'll beleive it when i see him on the paddock.

[meehan]

A night too late as Raiders hierachy met with him last night so there will obviously be a bit to this story.Word is he may want to play a bit higher standard of footy and the Raiders boys seem very happy with the way the meeting went:cool:


Gee Raiders get around dont they ,is it true they are paying wakool thirds players to transfer

[switch the play]

Gee Raiders get around dont they ,is it true they are paying wakool thirds players to transfer
your a bit of a Raiders basher Meehan.All your threads relate to Wakool or are downgrading of Raiders so either you know the answer to your quote re thirds players or you are looking to cause trouble with untrue statements.Why wouldnt raiders speak to Hay?You obviuosly target the best players in your recruiting network and Raiders have a link there with Brent.You wouldnt have had too many problems recruiting harvey last year.Also why are you so dirty on Raiders? Wakool seem to have done a whole let better with recruits from them than vice versa even going back to your last premiership coach Benji Maher.

[band of brothers]

Gee Raiders get around dont they ,is it true they are paying wakool thirds players to transfer

i can tell you that the above 'rumour' is not true, ive heard the raiders barely pay anyone, and rely on their locals. but what i have been told is that someone at wakool has offered money to the thirds players who are leaving, trying to convince them to stay.

[Bobby Rivers]

Gee Raiders get around dont they ,is it true they are paying wakool thirds players to transfer

For god's sake Meehan, grow up. I am struggling to comprehend what is more ridiculous, the fool that made up this scuttlebutt or that someone may even believe the drivvle that you continually churn out. Fine champ, you don't like the Raiders but don't make s h i t up. Pretty childish for a bloke of your age.

[switch the play]

Meehan you are a tosser.Going through your threads you have posted 7 on 1 particular player from Wakool,obviously a relation.For someone who supposedly lives in melbourne you have a lot of negative opinions on just about everything,umpires,Raiders,life in general.You should move back to the country as city life is messing with your head,life is good.You post all sorts of stuff about Wakool promoting country footy by recruiting the way they did but want to bag raiders for sounding someone out.You repeatedly claim to live in Melbourne but state Raiders are paying your thirds to transfer and when challenged claim your source is the local electrician,so Meehan you are obviuosly telling plenty of porky pies and trying to disguise them.If there is any truth in anything you say here lets hope it is that you are an umpire,and you should take the mantle of a good one and be seen and not heard.Beat it you germ.:thumbsd:

[Nackas]

Gee Raiders get around dont they ,is it true they are paying wakool thirds players to transfer

Money is ruining country football its as simple as that! For an U17s footballer to go to another club for financial reasons is ludacrist!! Obviously has f--kall passion and respect for their home club! Also just goes to show how much of a tite unit the Wakool football club really is!!!!:cool:

[super snooper]

Night series scores and details anyone?

[THE_BEAST]

Money is ruining country football its as simple as that! For an U17s footballer to go to another club for financial reasons is ludacrist!! Obviously has f--kall passion and respect for their home club! Also just goes to show how much of a tite unit the Wakool football club really is!!!!:cool:

smacked the nail on the head there mate! absolute bull**** the amount on money paid to any player we all agree but to even offer an under 17 player money is almost laughable!!! i think the wakool thirds need to pull their heads in and get off the ego trip they are on!

[Appin Vet]

Must be world beaters after a couple of years in the finals. Thought their last finals game would have knocked a few egos about. Only Regan Hamilton got a kick that day. Didn't get much help. League B&F went missing... sent off if I remember correctly.

[Trent the flight Steward]

Must be world beaters after a couple of years in the finals. Thought their last finals game would have knocked a few egos about. Only Regan Hamilton got a kick that day. Didn't get much help. League B&F went missing... sent off if I remember correctly.
I would think that jonathon hay should give up on footy all together, the guy is a mere shadow on his former self
Are you still in training vet as a possible back up if symonds shoulder doent pull up, you are both similar players hard hitting middle order bats, with useful off breaks

[Appin Vet]

I can see why the Wakool kids want to leave. Another year in the Colts in the CMFL would appeal to anyone who thinks maybe the Seniors at Wakool would be too hard to break into. A valid point there Meehan?
Shoot it down if you want to. It is only a thought why there would be an exodus from the Wakool 3rds (according to the GRFL transfers list anyway).

[Sockit151]

I can see why the Wakool kids want to leave. Another year in the Colts in the CMFL would appeal to anyone who thinks maybe the Seniors at Wakool would be too hard to break into. A valid point there Meehan?
Shoot it down if you want to. It is only a thought why there would be an exodus from the Wakool 3rds (according to the GRFL transfers list anyway).

3 applications, none approved yet, hardly an exodus as you call it??

[Appin Vet]

Well it is a hole (if they are cleared) to fill at a club who generally borrows players to fill the Seconds. Maybe 'exodus' was too strong a term. Any club who want to survive in their own right in the future have to nurture the youth. Prime example: Murrabit. Look at how many of those blokes have played in 3rds and Senior Grand Finals. Hein x2, Henry, Bray X2, Morton, McKnight, Irwin and the list goes on. To a lesser extent, the same thing is at Wandella.

[TEE-R-OTTER]

Murrabit's game last night V Nyah?
Hard to read into it too much but a good game none the less.
Nyah will struggle if they need rely on an Ex-Macorna 2's player as their CHB.
The usuals played well, Hein was amongst it all night and with his oponent nowhere to be seen snagged a few goals. Ettershank didn't miss a beat and relished his time up forward.
Randall showed some good form after a solid pre-season (first ever i think :) )
Blair Monk along with Leigh Millard were impressive young talent.

[Appin Vet]

Speaking of young talent, who at GRFL clubs will play for their respective teams this season. Must be 18 or under to qualify.

[bernard the bipolar bear]

Murrabit's game last night V Nyah?
Hard to read into it too much but a good game none the less.
Nyah will struggle if they need rely on an Ex-Macorna 2's player as their CHB.
The usuals played well, Hein was amongst it all night and with his oponent nowhere to be seen snagged a few goals. Ettershank didn't miss a beat and relished his time up forward.
Randall showed some good form after a solid pre-season (first ever i think :) )
Blair Monk along with Leigh Millard were impressive young talent.

what was the scoreline teeerrrotter? close?

[TEE-R-OTTER]

Who gets the nod then?? Monk or Millard??
Different players I know, but who will be more important for Murrabit this season?

Quite an interesting point AV,
Monk has pure ball winning ability, is a good mark, proved last night that he will not lie down against anyone - having a bit of a dust up with the ruckman!
Millard is highly skilled one of the best footy brains, handles pressure with ease, he also has a year of seniors under his belt.
Neither are goal kickers so if they could add this to their repertoire then look out!
I think you will find both a regular position in the senior side.

[TEE-R-OTTER]

what was the scoreline teeerrrotter? close?

Not sure of the exact margin but around the 60pt margin

[Rascal99]

Potentially yes SS,but he has spent his whole career spoiling,didnt see him catching too many,Harvey would have a field day under him,but again for the money he would command he would have to kick in excess of 150.Again his kicking is very suspect,so if all you want is someone to provide a contest,surely there is someone about at a little cheaper market value.

Hay would dominate in a minor country league, no matter where he plays, forward or back.
If a guy has played AFL, he has talent.
Just cause he has played back all his career doesnt mean that he cant play forward. Im sure he would wipe the floor with you STP.;)

But there is little or no chance that he will play with The Koolies, in 2007.
Would have to be getting some serious $$$ from somewhere to pay both Harvey & Hay.

[Roar38]

where has roota bein playin footy the last few seasons. up forward or down back, might be ab interesting game murrabit v nully, considering roota's past with a few of teh nully boys

[Beez Kneez]

where has roota bein playin footy the last few seasons. up forward or down back, might be ab interesting game murrabit v nully, considering roota's past with a few of teh nully boys

Might be worth asking a thread that would know, say the CM? He hasn't played in the Golden Rivers before?
Half Back I have heard.
What is the past you are referring to? You obviously know something?

[Appin Vet]

Have any clubs got practice matches in the near future??

[DOCKERS]

Have any clubs got practice matches in the near future??

ultima only using the night i believe vet, what about you blokes?

[DOCKERS]

can anyone give me any reason/s that wandella and nullawil aren't appearing in the night series? wandella were there last year and most of nully's players travel from swan hill so it shouldn't be hard for them to put a team on the park

[TEE-R-OTTER]

Have any clubs got practice matches in the near future??

Murrabit will play a friendly against Sth Barwon next weekend @ Murrabit.

The two clubs are close after the Hope tragedy, and the grounds around Geelong are less than poor, think they are making it a bit of a pre-season training camp up here.

Should be a close one!:D

[switch the play]

Hay would dominate in a minor country league, no matter where he plays, forward or back.
If a guy has played AFL, he has talent.
Just cause he has played back all his career doesnt mean that he cant play forward. Im sure he would wipe the floor with you STP.;)

But there is little or no chance that he will play with The Koolies, in 2007.
Would have to be getting some serious $$$ from somewhere to pay both Harvey & Hay.
just ease your way in Rascal your only a newbie just yes and no answers until you gain your membership:)

[bernard the bipolar bear]

just ease your way in Rascal your only a newbie just yes and no answers until you gain your membership:)

enough newbie bashing. who cares who joins first? more the merrier i say:thumbsu:

[Posty22]

How are Moulamein gonna go this year, are they gonna win a game or what? Heard they have recruited a few players including the Caldwell doubles Brenton and Damien?? They will be good assets to them

[catch me if u can]

Murrabit will play a friendly against Sth Barwon next weekend @ Murrabit.

The two clubs are close after the Hope tragedy, and the grounds around Geelong are less than poor, think they are making it a bit of a pre-season training camp up here.

Should be a close one!:D

what are the numbers expected to be like up there for this game TEE-R-OTTER? i hear one of the less liked murrabit boys is havin a bucks show on the same day:rolleyes:

also has there been any big improvers on the track this year at the blues? any one we should keep an eye on through the season??

[bigtube]

Have any clubs got practice matches in the near future??
WANDELLA V YCW SOON. MAYBE INGLEWOOD. REPORTED SIGHTINGS OF DERECK KICKETT IN KERANG. EITHER HIM OR SOMEONE DOING A VERY GOOD IMPERSONATION.

[Number 16]

WANDELLA V YCW SOON. MAYBE INGLEWOOD. REPORTED SIGHTINGS OF DERECK KICKETT IN KERANG. EITHER HIM OR SOMEONE DOING A VERY GOOD IMPERSONATION.

That's probably R. Murray....much more skill than Kickett though. ;)

[Bowser]

How are Moulamein gonna go this year, are they gonna win a game or what? Heard they have recruited a few players including the Caldwell doubles Brenton and Damien?? They will be good assets to them

Brenton and Patty....... :thumbsu:

[theteamplayer]

any info on luke johnson, cleared to nullawil from the HDFL?

[The Messenger]

Macorna play Pyramid Hill on the 24th at Macorna and play Mitiamo on the 31st also at Macorna. Always pretty close games against the LVFL sides, should be good to see what Birchmore has been able to do at Pyramid.

[andypipkin]

luke johnson, he is a back flank who was average at north bendigo, and in a goood team at nully would probably find himself in the early game i would think. not sure if he played many games for north last year

[Nackas]

luke johnson, he is a back flank who was average at north bendigo, and in a goood team at nully would probably find himself in the early game i would think. not sure if he played many games for north last year

What is the verdict on Nully this year? Who have been pre-season standouts/improvers? Any new smashing recruits? No doubt the blokes will be out with a vengance this year after the disappointed of last!

[GLOWING]

What is the verdict on Nully this year? Who have been pre-season standouts/improvers? Any new smashing recruits? No doubt the blokes will be out with a vengance this year after the disappointed of last!
Had cause to visit the Nully boys at training recently and things were looking pretty good alround. Ground could do with a drop of rain. A few new faces and some old ones returning and some more to come? Nully will be thereabouts. And yep, they still like a drink!

[woof woof]

Would be great to see Hay in the league but why would a guy with depression want to buy land in Murrabit during a drought. The drought has been the cause of more depression than any other single factor in the country. It might just be me but I find this a little amusing.

Why we are on Murrabit I see Lalbert cleared a couple of those guys that had clearances in. I was under the impression that they were going to really fight to keep every player they could. I guess if someone wants to leave there isn't much you can do.

Can anyone tell me about the guys Ultima have got from Tyntynder, are they just making up the numbers or are there some genuine players amongst them. None of the names ring a bell from the Bulldogs senior side last year.

Tarrant is about 19 yrs old played about 6 senior games last year and has probably played 20 odd senior games over the last couple of years, has got talent but will struggle to have an impact i would think. Unless he learns how to use his voice and demand the footy he will never be able to show his true potential.
The 2 McDonalds are a father son combo, will both play 2nds. Terry would be nearly mid 40's but amd as a half cut snake. Matt has been lucky to get a game in the Tyntynder 2's over the lst 3 seasons.

[ROOTA#6]

Would be great to see Hay in the league but why would a guy with depression want to buy land in Murrabit during a drought. The drought has been the cause of more depression than any other single factor in the country. It might just be me but I find this a little amusing.

Why we are on Murrabit I see Lalbert cleared a couple of those guys that had clearances in. I was under the impression that they were going to really fight to keep every player they could. I guess if someone wants to leave there isn't much you can do.

Can anyone tell me about the guys Ultima have got from Tyntynder, are they just making up the numbers or are there some genuine players amongst them. None of the names ring a bell from the Bulldogs senior side last year.



Tarrant is about 19 yrs old played about 6 senior games last year and has probably played 20 odd senior games over the last couple of years, has got talent but will struggle to have an impact i would think. Unless he learns how to use his voice and demand the footy he will never be able to show his true potential.
The 2 McDonalds are a father son combo, will both play 2nds. Terry would be nearly mid 40's but amd as a half cut snake. Matt has been lucky to get a game in the Tyntynder 2's over the lst 3 seasons.

So they will add no where near the amount that Luke O'Toole will add to Tyntynder

[woof woof]

[quote=woof woof;6980685]

So they will add no where near the amount that Luke O'Toole will add to Tyntynder

Correct

[ROOTA#6]

[quote=ROOTA#6;6980706]

Correct

So when is the great man back in town or is he back already. Not quite up with things down here

[telstra101]

Just wondering if there can be an update on where clubs are playing there games this season. from talk over weekend nully may find themselves playing at ultima.... quamby in talks with other grounds, have heard macorna and wandella grounds also struggling.. Anyone know any extra information.

[facts_rite]

Just wondering if there can be an update on where clubs are playing there games this season. from talk over weekend nully may find themselves playing at ultima.... quamby in talks with other grounds, have heard macorna and wandella grounds also struggling.. Anyone know any extra information.

The rains are here Morpy, after this drought breaker all clubs should remain playing on home turf you would think??

[The Messenger]

Just wondering if there can be an update on where clubs are playing there games this season. from talk over weekend nully may find themselves playing at ultima.... quamby in talks with other grounds, have heard macorna and wandella grounds also struggling.. Anyone know any extra information.


Macorna's ground is fine, it's been kept in good nick over the cricket season. Also have heard that Nully's ground is looking fine and ready to go.

[bernard the bipolar bear]

Macorna's ground is fine, it's been kept in good nick over the cricket season. Also have heard that Nully's ground is looking fine and ready to go.

Liar!:D

[wonker]

Where's the Appin Vet - hasn't posted since the 16th March. Hope he hasn't dopped off the perch.

[September]

The rains are here Morpy, after this drought breaker all clubs should remain playing on home turf you would think??
Hardly a drought breaker, 7 ml won't do much for anyone.

[facts_rite]

Macorna's ground is fine, it's been kept in good nick over the cricket season. Also have heard that Nully's ground is looking fine and ready to go.

Nully ground was in good nick for the Pioneers Practice Match but due to the lack of water has dried up very fastly, bigger craks than Tony Greig could imagine beginning to form but this rain will be a huge boost for the job! :thumbsu:
Nully had had round 20ml around 7 this morn September, thinks are looking promising!!!

[wonker]

Where's the Appin Vet. He hasn't posted since 16th March. Hope he hasn't fallen off the perch.

[TEE-R-OTTER]

what are the numbers expected to be like up there for this game TEE-R-OTTER? i hear one of the less liked murrabit boys is havin a bucks show on the same day:rolleyes:

also has there been any big improvers on the track this year at the blues? any one we should keep an eye on through the season??

Yes true there will be a bucks show on the saturday, it will be at the game, stripper at half time and beer in the water bottles. Shouldn't have any worries with numbers with the entertainment that will be on show.

Names to watch, as posted earlier -

B Monk and L Millard both quality young talent
Randall done first ever pre-season, training well and played well last week swapped with Henry between FF and CHF.
Coulter would be worth a look at too.

[slim18]

Yes true there will be a bucks show on the saturday, it will be at the game, stripper at half time and beer in the water bottles. Shouldn't have any worries with numbers with the entertainment that will be on show.

Names to watch, as posted earlier -

B Monk and L Millard both quality young talent
Randall done first ever pre-season, training well and played well last week swapped with Henry between FF and CHF.
Coulter would be worth a look at too.

Would that be Sam Randall you're refering to TRO.

[TEE-R-OTTER]

Would that be Sam Randall you're refering to TRO.

Yep, Sam or Stephen, which ever, that's they guy!
Showing some good signs early, strong marking and a few goals too!

[September]

Yep, Sam or Stephen, which ever, that's they guy!
Showing some good signs early, strong marking and a few goals too!
I think most clubs within the league know what Sam's got to offer, doubt whether his decent preseason will send too many shudders though opposing clubs

[slim18]

I think most clubs within the league know what Sam's got to offer, doubt whether his decent preseason will send too many shudders though opposing clubs

Can you expand on that for me Sept, I've never seen him play. I know Quamby chased him for a while.

[bernard the bipolar bear]

Will Rob Chamberlain be lining up for Wandella this season?, or is he stuck at east geelong? Vet can you enlighten us.

Cheers

BTBB

[GASTEV GOES BANG]

does anyone know anything on some of central murray guys in particular the two to moulamein are they just fringe players?

[Appin Vet]

BTBB-
The Choco dilemma is a tangled web.
Ingredients: Choco, sour East Geelong Prez and Wandella.
The bottom line is that Choco wants to play at Wandella and that is that.
The Macorna ground has been anything but 'fine'.

Wonker-
Still very much on the perch and loving it. Just giving the fingers a rest around a few cold ones, mate.

Whoever is watching-
Heard that Quamby may be using Kerangs ground and train somewhere in Swan Hill. Any truth??
Wandella's ground should be ready for the first round. Been dug up and all the neccessary nutrients layed and with the little bit of rain we have had, round 1 beckons. Add a soon to be full dam and we are under way.

Phew...

[woof woof]

[quote=woof woof;6980727]

So when is the great man back in town or is he back already. Not quite up with things down here

he trained a fortnight ago but has since left to head back to NT for his finals campaign up there.

[bernard the bipolar bear]

BTBB-
The Choco dilemma is a tangled web.
Ingredients: Choco, sour East Geelong Prez and Wandella.
The bottom line is that Choco wants to play at Wandella and that is that.
The Macorna ground has been anything but 'fine'.

Wonker-
Still very much on the perch and loving it. Just giving the fingers a rest around a few cold ones, mate.

Whoever is watching-
Heard that Quamby may be using Kerangs ground and train somewhere in Swan Hill. Any truth??
Wandella's ground should be ready for the first round. Been dug up and all the neccessary nutrients layed and with the little bit of rain we have had, round 1 beckons. Add a soon to be full dam and we are under way.

Phew...

He wants to, but will he be able to?

[September]

Can you expand on that for me Sept, I've never seen him play. I know Quamby chased him for a while.
Pretty self explanatory i thought. Reasonable player, but been around for long enough for opposing clubs to know what he's got to offer, doubtful to set the league on fire, not that anyone was saying he would. You've never seen him play but you're aware Quamby chased him a while back, interesting?

[Appin Vet]

East Geelong and Kerang had an understanding so I am led to believe, making it hard for Choco to land at the air strip at Wandella.

[Appin Vet]

Hey there Super Snoop:
1) How is the leg?
2) Recruits (pipeline).
3) How did Isaac miss out on a World Cup berth?
(When was the last time Symaonds made over 200?)
4) Will Murrabit win the Night Series? (Don't give me that game at a
game at a time crap either.) 2 big wins = confidence.

[CHINA]

BTBB-
The Choco dilemma is a tangled web.
Ingredients: Choco, sour East Geelong Prez and Wandella.
The bottom line is that Choco wants to play at Wandella and that is that.
The Macorna ground has been anything but 'fine'.

Wonker-
Still very much on the perch and loving it. Just giving the fingers a rest around a few cold ones, mate.

Whoever is watching-
Heard that Quamby may be using Kerangs ground and train somewhere in Swan Hill. Any truth??
Wandella's ground should be ready for the first round. Been dug up and all the neccessary nutrients layed and with the little bit of rain we have had, round 1 beckons. Add a soon to be full dam and we are under way.

Phew...

Hey not sure how often u drive around to footy grounds in your spare time vet but macorna is looking as good as usual for this time of year (played cricket there couple weeks ago)..... also just for conversation do the golden rivers teams playing in the night series against our struggling central murray teams actually believe that nyah for example is a good hit-out for there sides???be interested to know...

[bernard the bipolar bear]

Hey not sure how often u drive around to footy grounds in your spare time vet but macorna is looking as good as usual for this time of year (played cricket there couple weeks ago)..... also just for conversation do the golden rivers teams playing in the night series against our struggling central murray teams actually believe that nyah for example is a good hit-out for there sides???be interested to know...

Judging by the scorelines, i'd say it is the same as playing GRFL bottom sides.

[Appin Vet]

Wouldn't be ideal I would guess. It augers for an uphill battle foe the likes of Lalbert and NNWU during the 2007 season. The ground may have improved a bit over time I suppose. Slightly. Lalbert and NNWU are in for some long days at the office that is for sure.

[super snooper]

Hey there Super Snoop:
1) How is the leg?
2) Recruits (pipeline).
3) How did Isaac miss out on a World Cup berth?
(When was the last time Symaonds made over 200?)
4) Will Murrabit win the Night Series? (Don't give me that game at a
game at a time crap either.) 2 big wins = confidence.

1) good
2) possibly
3) unsure
4) possibly

[Trent the flight Steward]

Where's the Appin Vet - hasn't posted since the 16th March. Hope he hasn't dopped off the perch.
I believe he is at world cup playing for bermuda, taking fantastic slips catches

[kidgorgeous]

That's probably R. Murray....much more skill than Kickett though. ;)

Unless R. Murray likes 4 bags of chips from Gray's with 2 bags of gravy as a chaser that would be big Booda.

[Appin Vet]

Welcome to the fray there, Kid. Remember you are what we 'regulars' term as a 'newbie'. Stick to what you know and don't get overzealous with what you say. We don't want outrageous rumors flying now do we.

Oh, and this is how you spell the word. B...U...D...D...H...A. Just for further reference.

[Appin Vet]

I believe he is at world cup playing for bermuda, taking fantastic slips catches

Yes and it is great to be back. Glad you could get a glimpse of it Trent. Amazingly the guts stayed in the shirt. That velcro came in handy.

[switch the play]

Welcome to the fray there, Kid. Remember you are what we 'regulars' term as a 'newbie'. Stick to what you know and don't get overzealous with what you say. We don't want outrageous rumors flying now do we.

Oh, and this is how you spell the word. B...U...D...D...H...A. Just for further reference.
Enough newbie bashing,who cares who joins first,the more the merrier Bernard the Bipolar Bear says:thumbsu:

[Catter]

Hey lads thought I might throw in a ladder prediction to create a bit of real discussion.

2007 Ladder
Wakool
Marrabit
Nully
Wandella
Qaumby
Moulamein
Hay
Ultima
Macorna

Let the discussion begin.
Been long time since Ive posted. Less free time in the "Burn" then the great,:thumbsu: Culgoa

[Catter]

How is the night series going boys?

[thirsty]

Yes and it is great to be back. Glad you could get a glimpse of it Trent. Amazingly the guts stayed in the shirt. That velcro came in handy.

A catch that reminded me of the slips expertise of Buddha back in the old days when he was catching the nicks from Cassidy thunderbolts.

[The Messenger]

2007 Ladder
Wakool
Marrabit
Nully
Wandella
Qaumby
Moulamein
Hay
Ultima
Macorna

Let the discussion begin.

I disagree with a few there. Wakool is the team to beat. I think Hay and Ultima will be the big sliders. I think Quamby will improve but not that much. I think Macorna will improve, 2 weeks ago I would have said no but from reports there recruiting is starting to pick up. I don't think Murrabit will be as strong, they will still be top 4 but losing the 2 Hutchy's and Flemming is a bit of goal kicking grunt. Last year after Henry I think those 3 were the next highest, but I'm sure Hein and Hirst will pick up the slack. Moula will improve I hope and get off the bottom. Wandella will depend on a few retirements I think, if Spider, Fish and Stewy don't play it leaves a bit of a hole. Nully I don't know, Smithy is a huge pick up but Hogan and Bode are huge losses, they'll still be there abouts.

My Prediction:

Wakool
Murrabit
Nully
Macorna
Wandella
Quamby
Ultima
Hay
Moula

I think any of Wandella, Macorna or Quamby could finish in any order around the 4, 5 or 6 mark. I think that is where the interest will be this year. A lot will come down to injuries as in every other year if teams lose key players there won't be much between 1st and last.

[SilentBob]

Nully should be up there this year. i would even place them in the top 2 with a few quite improvers around the club. things are looking better than expected around there i've heard. Wakool however is the team to beat once again. Nully will be the x factor though. if they get beaten it will be them. Tipping a grand final rematch in 2007.

[Appin Vet]

Messenger, I don't know how you can say that Wandella will weaken after last years effort. With recruits coming into the club, we can only get stronger. The main loss to date is Dicko. Maybe a few retirements, yes, but that opens a door of opportunity for someone to better themselves. The main spot where we may suffer is in the ruck. No immediate solutions there unless we recruit a ruckman. Then again we do have a fairly handy on-ball unit who were used to sharking the taps of opposition ruckmen.

Not trying to cyber-bash you, TM but just thinking out loud.

[Appin Vet]

That catch was certainly a beauty. Hardly thunderbolts though, Thirsty.

[The Messenger]

Messenger, I don't know how you can say that Wandella will weaken after last years effort. With recruits coming into the club, we can only get stronger. The main loss to date is Dicko. Maybe a few retirements, yes, but that opens a door of opportunity for someone to better themselves. The main spot where we may suffer is in the ruck. No immediate solutions there unless we recruit a ruckman. Then again we do have a fairly handy on-ball unit who were used to sharking the taps of opposition ruckmen.

Not trying to cyber-bash you, TM but just thinking out loud.

No offence taken this site is here so me can air our opinions, and that is exactly what they are our's, people don't have to agree. Pay, Laidlaw, Fulton and Howard are all good recuits but they are very similar type players. If you lose those big guys they will be hard to replace. I think one of Wandella's stregths has been there big men over the past few years and those 3 would put a big dint in the stocks. If Tim Robbo or Chum go down with injury you will be playing very small.

[CHINA]

I disagree with a few there. Wakool is the team to beat. I think Hay and Ultima will be the big sliders. I think Quamby will improve but not that much. I think Macorna will improve, 2 weeks ago I would have said no but from reports there recruiting is starting to pick up. I don't think Murrabit will be as strong, they will still be top 4 but losing the 2 Hutchy's and Flemming is a bit of goal kicking grunt. Last year after Henry I think those 3 were the next highest, but I'm sure Hein and Hirst will pick up the slack. Moula will improve I hope and get off the bottom. Wandella will depend on a few retirements I think, if Spider, Fish and Stewy don't play it leaves a bit of a hole. Nully I don't know, Smithy is a huge pick up but Hogan and Bode are huge losses, they'll still be there abouts.

My Prediction:

Wakool
Murrabit
Nully
Macorna
Wandella
Quamby
Ultima
Hay
Moula

I think any of Wandella, Macorna or Quamby could finish in any order around the 4, 5 or 6 mark. I think that is where the interest will be this year. A lot will come down to injuries as in every other year if teams lose key players there won't be much between 1st and last.


hey there i pretty much agree with most of what you have said messenger...if those wandella guys do retire they will struggle with loosing ruck and dicko roving positions hard to fill. "chubby" fulton handy player and will fit in well but "goose" howard reckons he will be lucky to play a hand full of games and no choco not many other recruits at this stage worth mentioning....With Harvey playing in W.A. "or so they say" i realy dont believe they are the team to beat...big call but no harvey they wont win back-to-back...i did watch murrabit play lalbert last nite and thout they realy looked good with still plenty of recruits to come back..they are definitely in my top 2 with nully...Macorna would need to get most of there recruits to be a top 4 force and i heard quamby looked gd but they did only play nyah..but pretty much agree with your prediction..

[Kick_it_2_me]

I disagree with a few there. Wakool is the team to beat. I think Hay and Ultima will be the big sliders. I think Quamby will improve but not that much. I think Macorna will improve, 2 weeks ago I would have said no but from reports there recruiting is starting to pick up. I don't think Murrabit will be as strong, they will still be top 4 but losing the 2 Hutchy's and Flemming is a bit of goal kicking grunt. Last year after Henry I think those 3 were the next highest, but I'm sure Hein and Hirst will pick up the slack. Moula will improve I hope and get off the bottom. Wandella will depend on a few retirements I think, if Spider, Fish and Stewy don't play it leaves a bit of a hole. Nully I don't know, Smithy is a huge pick up but Hogan and Bode are huge losses, they'll still be there abouts.

My Prediction:

Wakool
Murrabit
Nully
Macorna
Wandella
Quamby
Ultima
Hay
Moula

I think any of Wandella, Macorna or Quamby could finish in any order around the 4, 5 or 6 mark. I think that is where the interest will be this year. A lot will come down to injuries as in every other year if teams lose key players there won't be much between 1st and last.


who hav macorna recruited for u to put them up 2 4th position? ben cousin's maybe? i'm sure he'd be able to 'clear' his head out there

[bernard the bipolar bear]

I disagree with a few there. Wakool is the team to beat. I think Hay and Ultima will be the big sliders. I think Quamby will improve but not that much. I think Macorna will improve, 2 weeks ago I would have said no but from reports there recruiting is starting to pick up. I don't think Murrabit will be as strong, they will still be top 4 but losing the 2 Hutchy's and Flemming is a bit of goal kicking grunt. Last year after Henry I think those 3 were the next highest, but I'm sure Hein and Hirst will pick up the slack. Moula will improve I hope and get off the bottom. Wandella will depend on a few retirements I think, if Spider, Fish and Stewy don't play it leaves a bit of a hole. Nully I don't know, Smithy is a huge pick up but Hogan and Bode are huge losses, they'll still be there abouts.

My Prediction:

Wakool
Murrabit
Nully
Macorna
Wandella
Quamby
Ultima
Hay
Moula

I think any of Wandella, Macorna or Quamby could finish in any order around the 4, 5 or 6 mark. I think that is where the interest will be this year. A lot will come down to injuries as in every other year if teams lose key players there won't be much between 1st and last.

Sorry to pick apart your post Messenger, but anyway...
a) If Murrabit won't improve, why have you slotted them in no. 2?
b) Macorna 4th... what? Have they picked up a 3 carloads of guns. I remember about this time last year macorna were saying the same thing.
c) There is a big difference from 1st to last, regardless of injuries.

now my turn, pick if you wish. Based on facts ie: clearances

Wakool*
Murrabit
Wandella
Nullawil
Quambatook
Ultima
Moulamein
Macorna
Hay

*judgement reserved on wakool. No action on the transfer lists and we are only three weeks away from r1. Could slide in a big way yet.

[catch me if u can]

Sorry to pick apart your post Messenger, but anyway...
a) If Murrabit won't improve, why have you slotted them in no. 2?
b) Macorna 4th... what? Have they picked up a 3 carloads of guns. I remember about this time last year macorna were saying the same thing.
c) There is a big difference from 1st to last, regardless of injuries.

now my turn, pick if you wish. Based on facts ie: clearances

Wakool*
Murrabit
Wandella
Nullawil
Quambatook
Ultima
Moulamein
Macorna
Hay

*judgement reserved on wakool. No action on the transfer lists and we are only three weeks away from r1. Could slide in a big way yet.

murrabit may have lost 3 players but have picked up some quality as well. have to remember josh brey will be back and firing this year and that will be a huge boost to the boys as he is as good as any team in the league. leigh millard and blair monk will have learnt alot form last year and should play a big part in the team success this year. in my opinion thinks seem to be looking good for the blue boys this year.

also no offence to macorna, but from what i saw last year they have alot of improving to do. they may have picked up a few this year n should win more games but cant see them in the top 4. hopefully for them though they're starting to turn the corner for some success in years to come.

my prediction:

murrabit
nully
wakool
wandella
quamby
macorna
ultima
moula
hay

[catch me if u can]

sh#t house typin in that last posts to:thumbsd: ...sorry boys

[Stray Cat]

Johnathon Hay isn't buying that house in Murrabit Arron Hamill just brought it so i heard.

[TEE-R-OTTER]

Johnathon Hay isn't buying that house in Murrabit Arron Hamill just brought it so i heard.

He sure has, he went in shares with Shane Warne. So look out when Warney lines up with the blues, he was a handy player as a youngster.
He will only play a few games at the end of the season, once the county season is over. May also roll the arm over in the NDCA too!

[Nackas]

[quote=catch me if u can;7006217]murrabit may have lost 3 players but have picked up some quality as well. have to remember josh brey will be back and firing this year and that will be a huge boost to the boys as he is as good as any team in the league. leigh millard and blair monk will have learnt alot form last year and should play a big part in the team success this year. in my opinion thinks seem to be looking good for the blue boys this year.

also no offence to macorna, but from what i saw last year they have alot of improving to do. they may have picked up a few this year n should win more games but cant see them in the top 4. hopefully for them though they're starting to turn the corner for some success in years to come.



Huge hypes going around Blair Monk and Leigh Millard here. Leigh is a good footballer, but has he bulked up over the pre season?? When you talk Blair up dont forget what happend to Lachy? In juniors was supposed 2 b the next best thing yet is now playin 2nds for Murrabit?

Bit of a Ladder prediction all the same

Wakool
Murrabit
Nully
Wandella
Hay
Quamby
Ultima
Macorna
Moula (Sorry Conrad!!!!!)

[GASTEV GOES BANG]

stiff to have moula on the bottom they have picked up a few... anyways we will have to wait and see. A few good signs in last nights practice match at wakool.

[Nackas]

stiff to have moula on the bottom they have picked up a few... anyways we will have to wait and see. A few good signs in last nights practice match at wakool.

Yeah look I wanted to pump them up the ladder a bit, but just cant bring myself to do it! Will give them an incentive to prove me wrong!! Good signs @ the Wakool Praccy?? Harvey inflicted signs by any chance?

[Beez Kneez]

Huge hypes going around Blair Monk and Leigh Millard here. Leigh is a good footballer, but has he bulked up over the pre season?? When you talk Blair up dont forget what happend to Lachy? In juniors was supposed 2 b the next best thing yet is now playin 2nds for Murrabit?


I wouldn't say huge hype, I think you will find that they are getting talked about because it was asked if there was any up and comming talent.

Firstly you don't have to have big guns to play football.
Secondly, Blair isn't Lachy.

They were put forward for discussion and have been discussed, haven't heard from any other clubs??

[The Messenger]

Sorry to pick apart your post Messenger, but anyway...
a) If Murrabit won't improve, why have you slotted them in no. 2?
b) Macorna 4th... what? Have they picked up a 3 carloads of guns. I remember about this time last year macorna were saying the same thing.
c) There is a big difference from 1st to last, regardless of injuries.

now my turn, pick if you wish. Based on facts ie: clearances

No need to apologies pick away. With Murrabit I don't think they will improve but I think others may slip a little more than they will. I think things in the league may even up a little but Murrabit will still be at the top end.

As for Macorna I did say they could finish anywhere from 4th to 6th, going off current clearances I agree there is nothing earth shattering coming in yet. I was talking to the coach out there the other day and he happened to mention a few names they were hopeful of signing and they were very good names. So we will just need to wait and see.

As for injuries not making a difference I think they make a huge difference GRFL clubs aren't renouned for there depth and I think if Wakool lost Harvey, Whelan and Pollock to injury they might be back with the feild. Same as if Murrabit lost Henry, Hein and Morton or Nully lost Smith, Hewitt and Parker all key players and very hard for teams to cover.

Like I said feel free to disagree that's what it's all about.

[GASTEV GOES BANG]

Yeah look I wanted to pump them up the ladder a bit, but just cant bring myself to do it! Will give them an incentive to prove me wrong!! Good signs @ the Wakool Praccy?? Harvey inflicted signs by any chance?
harvey knowwhere to be seen....

[super snooper]

harvey knowwhere to be seen....

was that practice match close?

[Posty22]

I rekon moula will go alrite this year. Will have to go better than last year at least with all the recruits they have gotten. How did they go in the practice match??

[GASTEV GOES BANG]

was that practice match close?
played 3 quaters and moulamein won by 5 goals... was bout 8-9 goals after the 2nd quater. Caldwell boys played well as did some of moulas recruits. jay laursen did some good things for wakool. both sides have plenty to come back in so not to much to judge on....

[presti=freak]

Have heard that Damien Fogarty has transferred to Moulamein from Kerang, was a fringe player at Kerang, very hard at it wondering if he will see any action in Moulameins seniors?

[blow in]

Have heard that Damien Fogarty has transferred to Moulamein from Kerang, was a fringe player at Kerang, very hard at it wondering if he will see any action in Moulameins seniors?
After seeing moula the last few years, he would have to be a pretty average footballer if he couldn't break into the seniors.

[big balls]

harvey knowwhere to be seen....
wasn't seen till first round last year, then everyone got a real good look.

[bobbill]

How are Wandella shaping up this year don't know alot about them but they are coming to Bendigo on Saturday to play against Loddon Valley League side YCW. just wondering how they will go?