Horsham District FL

[Sockit151]

Who's the big guns this year?? Favourites or big name recruits??

Will the Western make the 5 this year??

[Grimmett]

Harrow-Balmoral and Pimpinio are the favourites.

Southern Roos signed Heath Watson, Matt and Bernie Ward from Horsham Saints to form a big-name coaching team.
Pimpinio still have the majority of their premiership team together and remain strong.

Great Western have a good chance of making the five as the signing of Billy Norton as a joint coach with Dale Hurley has seen quite a few fringe Stawell Warriors players switch to the Lions.

Trying to post match previews and reviews for the HDFL on the Ararat FNC website each week. Adding them to the end of the WFL previews and reviews as there are many people out there who have played in or are interested in both leagues.

[ratley]

watch out for a half forward dynamo in Pat Coleman for Kalkee. He is currently playing in the seconds. Hasn't palyed for 2 years. Once he is match fit he will be a walkin start for the 1's and will rip games apart with his blistering pace and skills. Has a deadly left foot and is a match winner.

[Dropkicker]

Yeh I played with Coleman in Melbourne a few years ago and he is a gun. Was suprised to hear that he is in the magoos at Kalkee. Has the potential to kick 40-60 goals off a flank.

[Sockit151]

GW now 3-1 with a gutsy win over N-Q, top game from what i hear!!
Good start but a few tuff ones to come, hopefully can keep that top 5 spot!!

[Andyt30]

don't count out Pimpinio who are going for back to back premiership they will be right up their comes final time

[freak29]

hows harrow-balmoral travelling at the moment??? any chance for the premiership???

[Grimmett]

hows harrow-balmoral travelling at the moment??? any chance for the premiership???

Travelling alright. Recruitment of the two Wards and Heath Watson was significant. If Cam Penny and Max Leeming were still with the Southern Roos rather than Horsham I think they'd be red hot favourites. Lost by 17 points to reigning premiers Pimpinio on the weekend but kicked poorly. Final score of 12.16 (88) to 16.9 (105) shows they had plenty of opportunity to kick a winning score.
They are most definitely in the premiership mix freaky.

[freak29]

Travelling alright. Recruitment of the two Wards and Heath Watson was significant. If Cam Penny and Max Leeming were still with the Southern Roos rather than Horsham I think they'd be red hot favourites. Lost by 17 points to reigning premiers Pimpinio on the weekend but kicked poorly. Final score of 12.16 (88) to 16.9 (105) shows they had plenty of opportunity to kick a winning score.
They are most definitely in the premiership mix freaky.

thanks grimmy. can u tell me who have been the form players for the roos?

[Grimmett]

Brent Penny has 15 majors in four games.
The aforementioned trio of Matt Ward, Bernie Ward and Heath Watson are showing their major league experience and talent.
Michael James and Chris Heath have been consistent from what I've read.

[Turtle_15]

Can someone tell me, how the form of Andy Ellis is this year and if he is back to his best ??

[Fwaygo]

Interleague squad must be coming up, any idea of likely contenders for spots?

[freak29]

Interleague squad must be coming up, any idea of likely contenders for spots?
just the usual. rarely to the good players put their hand up however a full strength team could do some damage.

[Reverse Gerry]

How many years have Natimuk been holding up the ladder now??
How do they/ or will they be able to survive much longer??
Anyone have a view??

[Reverse Gerry]

How many years have Natimuk been holding up the ladder now??
How do they/ or will they be able to survive much longer??
Anyone have a view??
If the amount of interest this thread gets is anything to go by, all of Horsham DFL may be stuffed, not jut the mighty Rams. Cmon guys lets have some chat.

[Reverse Gerry]

Does anyone have any details for the interleage?

[freak29]

is it just me or does the league seem to be getting stronger??? i cant remember the league having 4 teams harrow, laharum, pimpino and rupanyup of that quality in one season. surely any of these teams can beat one another on their given day.

[Grimmett]

Whispers about that Edenhope-Apsley from the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara FL are considering applying for entry into the HDFL.

[freak29]

Whispers about that Edenhope-Apsley from the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara FL are considering applying for entry into the HDFL.
its about time. they have to move to a weaker league or they will fold. they've had no success for about 5 years now.

[Reverse Gerry]

its about time. they have to move to a weaker league or they will fold. they've had no success for about 5 years now.
If every team that didn't have success for 5 years folded there wouldn't be too many left?

[Grimmett]

If every team that didn't have success for 5 years folded there wouldn't be too many left?

Think no success like 0-5 this year and hardly any better for years. They struggle to compete financially with the SA based clubs of their league who recruit heavily from Adelaide. I think they look a natural fit for the HDFL to be honest. They were mentioned as potentially a Wimmera FL club a few years ago but they seem better suited to the HDFL IMO. I'd be very surprised if the HDFL Executive or clubs knocked back an application. Only issue would be the fact they wear Power guernseys as do Stawell Swifts but I guess they can select from any number of designs and colours if necessary.

[freak29]

If every team that didn't have success for 5 years folded there wouldn't be too many left?
true but with very little employment in the area and many of the home-bred talent moving away afer school times dont look like getting any better. the only question is if they move to the hdfl then will a hdfl team move up to the wimmera.

[Grimmett]

Pre-season their was some discussion generated by the Wimmera Mail-Times about Harrow-Balmoral being a potential WFL club. However, they have not produced on-field as anticipated yet this year and have stated as a club they are committed to the HDFL for the future.
I don't think any of the HDFL clubs are strong enough currently to entertain the idea but you might have a better idea than me freak29. Your thoughts?

[freak29]

Pre-season their was some discussion generated by the Wimmera Mail-Times about Harrow-Balmoral being a potential WFL club. However, they have not produced on-field as anticipated yet this year and have stated as a club they are committed to the HDFL for the future.
I don't think any of the HDFL clubs are strong enough currently to entertain the idea but you might have a better idea than me freak29. Your thoughts?
I think if harrow thought about it they would find it would be better for the club if they went up to the wfl. they would be more than competitive and would get back the likes of max leeming and cam penny. if edenhope came into the league it would be perfect for harrow to move up because being so close to edenhope, if any of the edenhope players wanted to continue playing at a higher standard they could move to harrow while players happy with the hdfl could play for edenhope. I think if harrow did go to the wfl they could have a very strong team with some quality wfl players such as watson, the wards and penny.

[freak29]

any word on the interleague teams???

[Andyt30]

can't really say Pimpinio are stuffed they were a few years ago and look at them now one stage back then they were close to folding, who would Natimuk merge with? doubt pimpinio wanna merge with Natimuk and doubt Noradjuah-Quantong wanna merge with Nati either

[Andyt30]

i found this Article on the back page of the Wimmera mail times about edenhope-Apsley wants to join the HDFL in 2007

the district leagues executives says its a good idea now they need for clubs to agree would bring in a bye depending what Natimuk dose in the future merge fold or what ever, Edenhope-Apsley could be a handy inclusion their not far no futhter then Harrow-Balmoral towns are :thumbsu:

[Andyt30]

All | Afl | Other

You're welcome
Megan Hustwaite
Friday, 16 June 2006

AN EDENHOPE-APSLEY Football Club proposal to join Horsham District Football League has won the backing of the Horsham league's executive.

League chairman Grant Kuchel said informal talks between the parties had been positive and promising.

He said his league executive would back the move but would need direction from 10 member clubs.

Mr Kuchel emphasised Edenhope-Apsley, part of Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League, had yet to make a formal approach.

"If our 10 clubs agree, we'd more than welcome them with open arms," he said. "We've spoken about this at board level and the response was very positive. Our next step now is to canvas the clubs for their opinion and I'm confident we will receive their

support."

Mr Kuchel said the club would have to officially signal its intentions to the league, but a move could be made in time for the 2007 season.

"I couldn't see why not, we're only half way through this year so there's a fair bit of time to go," he said. "I've seen clubs move leagues in a matter of weeks, there's not a lot to be done."

He acknowledged that travel and club uniforms were also factors.

"We believe there is room in the league for another team, it would create a bye but from all reports most clubs would enjoy a week off during the season," he said. "Travel is not an issue because Edenhope and Apsley are no further away than Harrow. From

early discussions the club has signalled that it would like to split its games between Edenhope and Apsley.

"We've also informed them that they'd have to change their jumpers because currently they have the Port Adelaide strip as do Stawell Swifts, and they are willing to co-operate."

Edenhope-Apsley president Neville Forster said the move would assure the club's future and chances of retaining local players.

"We're pretty keen. We think we can be competitive in Horsham District League, but nothing will happen without the sanction of our members," he said.

"We've got a lot of local kids who go to school in Ballarat or Melbourne or work in Horsham; we'd be mainly looking to retain players and increase our chances of recruiting new players.

"We don't believe in spending big money to get players, we'd prefer to retain our local players. There will be a lot more discussion, but we believe it would be a positive move for the future."

[freak29]

thanks andy. interesting read. looks like it will probably go ahead.

[Andyt30]

wouldn't KNTFL clubs have to give their approval ? thats what happen to Brim when merging with Warracknabeal end of 2000 season had to get the approval from other Mallee league clubs, or we would have folded and started up again
so luckly they agreeded . i think a bye be good for teams to have a week off and rest their injured players

[Fwaygo]

It's pretty nice and symmetrical at the moment, with everyone playing each other once with 18 rounds, adding another would add that little bit too much as far as season length is concerned or else you could keep the season the same length and miss out playing a team or two twice.

Would it make a final 6 too? Would make more sense especially compared with the situation in the Wimmera League where more teams are in the finals than out of it.

I think teams like Great Western, Noradjuha-Quantong and Taylors Lake that are forming a logjam for 5th would appreciate the extra spot.

[Andyt30]

i heard talk about Jeparit-Rainbow and Hopetoun wants to come down
either wimmera or Hdfl would be handy for district league if Natimuk folds in the next few years

[Checkside]

Does anyone have any info on great western

[bomber_42]

Interested to see how Joel Hinch's return to Pimpinio has been this year. Did he play interleague. Was in the Wimmera most of last year and was impressed by his form in the Wimmera League. Seemed to relish playing at a higher level.

[freak29]

news in from yesterdays harrow-balmoral vs noradjua-quantong game that noradjuhas playing coach adrian heard punched a harrow-balmoral official in the face!!! can anyone confirm this...

[Grimmett]

Outstanding rumour! Any confirmation as yet?

[bomber_42]

Outstanding rumour! Any confirmation as yet?

can confirm this, was talkin to a noradjuha-quantong player after the match and heard definately punched the harrow-balmoral runner in the cheek/nose

will be interesting to see the league deal with this kind of issue, how many weeks he could get

[Sockit151]

can confirm this, was talkin to a noradjuha-quantong player after the match and heard definately punched the harrow-balmoral runner in the cheek/nose

will be interesting to see the league deal with this kind of issue, how many weeks he could get
Any action taken?
What are the big games this week?

[Sockit151]

Natimuk didn't score a goal on weekend?
Is a record for 1sts footy in the league, prob not?
but is unusual, was the weather a bit rough??

[Fwaygo]

It bucketed down at Harrow!
Interesting results from last weekend too. Pimp and Laharum going down. Very interesting end to the season coming perhaps.

[Grimmett]

Latest HDFL match reviews now available on the Ararat FNC website. Located in the Footy Focus – Final Siren news article. Scroll down past the WFL reviews to find the HDFL stuff.
The website is operational again so match previews and reviews should be uploaded regularly.

http://araratfc.vcfl.com.au

[Andyt30]

Jeparit/Rainbow staying put in The Mallee football league, beulah was a nother rumor got squashed their staying put in the Mallee league

[Trent the flight Steward]

Guys last year i played against great western lions and in the second half this guy absoulutly dominated at cHF, kicked 4 and nearly won them the game off his own boot, since that day i have looked in the record to see how many more this gun would kick yet havent seen the name. His name was brendan Mannix, does he still play and why havent i seen him kick a heap more goals

[Andyt30]

2006 final venues are Quantong, Balmoral. Taylors Lake. Laharum. Great western this year they be using all wimmera goal umpire :)

[Punter_22]

What a showpiece for country football at the weekend, with Laharum thumping Natimuk by 341 points.
Scores 53.26 to 0.3
Ouch!!!!

[MasterOfRoc]

What a showpiece for country football at the weekend, with Laharum thumping Natimuk by 341 points.
Scores 53.26 to 0.3
Ouch!!!!

reserves had a 40 odd goal win too

even U16s won comfortably

[Andyt30]

Wonder how long before Natimuk either Folds or Mergers can't see clubs getting smashed by 30-50 goals a week,

even dimboola kicked 42 goals in the wimmera & Horsham kicked 30

Natimuk has taken over the role of Easy beats from Pimpinio they were close to fold but lucky they are no longer easy beata
can't see Natimuk being quite so Lucky, they be like Gerang kiata soon
they won't get many new recuits while their getting belted week in and week out

[Sockit151]

reserves had a 40 odd goal win too

even U16s won comfortably
Things really do seem to be down at Nati??
Its been that way since i played them back in 2000..
I know its been asked before, but is there any talks of them either merging, folding, or any speculation that they will again become competitive??

[Punter_22]

Things really do seem to be down at Nati??
Its been that way since i played them back in 2000..
I know its been asked before, but is there any talks of them either merging, folding, or any speculation that they will again become competitive??
From what I have seen this year no. They are spending a lot of money on building up their facilities, with new changerooms to be ready by the start of next year.
I am not sure what the answer is for them, but it is going to be a long hard slog for them.

[fifth quarter]

any of u guys hear abc radio coodabeen champions on sat morning
they had the guy whose the coach of rupanyup, panthers i think he said, before their game vs harrow-balmoral
must have been a few listening around the ground becoz when the coodabeens asked listeners to toot their car horns you got to hear plenty

[Sockit151]

From what I have seen this year no. They are spending a lot of money on building up their facilities, with new changerooms to be ready by the start of next year.
I am not sure what the answer is for them, but it is going to be a long hard slog for them.
Well good to hear they are still keen to go on.. Hope then can turn it around would be a great story if they were to return to finals after the run they have had.. New rooms would certainly help get a few new players, those rooms were substandard to say the least..

[Andyt30]

could take em 5-10 years if their still around to become really cometetive maby longer before their finals cometetive if they survive that long dout they be here in 10+ years they will end up like Gerang Kiata
lucky their not in the wimmera they wouldn;t survive theyd fold pretty quick

i've been adding all goals from the natimuk games to see how many goals and pts against them 387.352 v Natimuk 70.84
2nd time Laharum kept Natimuk to just the 3 pts

natimuk goales 3 times the natimuk games must be really boring surprise any one goes and sees Natimuk get belted week in week out who wanna see one sided games paert from the supporter whos sides doing the flogging
certainly sides who play natimuk are guarenteed the 4 pts ;)
they only need to show up :)

[Punter_22]

could take em 5-10 years if their still around to become really cometetive maby longer before their finals cometetive if they survive that long dout they be here in 10+ years they will end up like Gerang Kiata
lucky their not in the wimmera they wouldn;t survive theyd fold pretty quick

i've been adding all goals from the natimuk games to see how many goals and pts against them 387.352 v Natimuk 70.84
2nd time Laharum kept Natimuk to just the 3 pts

natimuk goales 3 times the natimuk games must be really boring surprise any one goes and sees Natimuk get belted week in week out who wanna see one sided games paert from the supporter whos sides doing the flogging
certainly sides who play natimuk are guarenteed the 4 pts ;)
they only need to show up :)
I think that is a bit of a narrow view. I objectively went to watch a game between Great Western and Natimuk where the Rams held Great Western in the first half.
It was a wet scrap and the players from both sides were just keen to have a go.
Obviously it would be hard for Natimuk people to watch their side getting belted each week, but lets not forget that for people in smaller regions the football is a chance for people to get together.
The Natimuk supporters are pretty resilient people and are trying their best to turn things around.

[Sockit151]

could take em 5-10 years if their still around to become really cometetive maby longer before their finals cometetive if they survive that long dout they be here in 10+ years they will end up like Gerang Kiata
lucky their not in the wimmera they wouldn;t survive theyd fold pretty quick

i've been adding all goals from the natimuk games to see how many goals and pts against them 387.352 v Natimuk 70.84
2nd time Laharum kept Natimuk to just the 3 pts

natimuk goales 3 times the natimuk games must be really boring surprise any one goes and sees Natimuk get belted week in week out who wanna see one sided games paert from the supporter whos sides doing the flogging
certainly sides who play natimuk are guarenteed the 4 pts ;)
they only need to show up :)
That is a pathetic & selfish response and the sort of attitude that see's country footy in the position it is in today.. Do say you should only turn up if you can win is crap, the main part of playing is for the excersice mateship and competitive spirit, i agree it better to win but being part of the contest is more important!! I would rather have a team or club that loses than no club at all.. Pull your head in Andy..

[Punter_22]

Final round this weekend, should be a cracking match between Laharum and Noradjuha-Quantong, both will play finals football and both are in great form.
I want to see a goal fest in this match ahead of next week's finals campaign

[Skut17]

Just wondering how Tim McDonald is going for Rupanyup this year.

[Punter_22]

Just wondering how Tim McDonald is going for Rupanyup this year.
Haven't seen a lot of Rupanyup games this year, but I have noticed him in the best players list for the reserves a couple of times this year and recently he was in the goal scorers list for the seniors.

[MasterOfRoc]

Haven't seen a lot of Rupanyup games this year, but I have noticed him in the best players list for the reserves a couple of times this year and recently he was in the goal scorers list for the seniors.

Who were the 2 guys (one from Rup and one from Laharum) (not soderman btw) that went down with injuries a few weeks ago!?

[roaring tiger]

could take em 5-10 years if their still around to become really cometetive maby longer before their finals cometetive if they survive that long dout they be here in 10+ years they will end up like Gerang Kiata
lucky their not in the wimmera they wouldn;t survive theyd fold pretty quick

i've been adding all goals from the natimuk games to see how many goals and pts against them 387.352 v Natimuk 70.84
2nd time Laharum kept Natimuk to just the 3 pts

natimuk goales 3 times the natimuk games must be really boring surprise any one goes and sees Natimuk get belted week in week out who wanna see one sided games paert from the supporter whos sides doing the flogging
certainly sides who play natimuk are guarenteed the 4 pts ;)
they only need to show up :)

If it wasn't for Gerang Kiata's stupid committee in 1998 and 1999 they would still be around. The committee lost all the clubs money. About $35,000 grand. From then on they were stuffed. In 1995 and 1996 they were heading in the right direction with fox jones, snuff grant, beau harris and mal coutts at the helm and a number of young kids coming up through the ranks. A pity they still weren't going as i would of loved to coach my home club.

There's a number of clubs in a simliar vote to Natimuk. Dimboola will be in their situation in 1 - 2 years time believe it or not. Jeparit rainbow are there now, Horsham saints, edenhope apsley the list goes on and on and on... you just have to look at the other league scores in the heraldsun on a sunday there are heaps of teams getting beaten by over 40 goals. Pretty sad really. Its due the $$$$.

I would think if natimuk can attract a good caoch who could bring 4 or 5 players with him the clubs fortunes could quickly turn around, they just need to get the right bloke, not recruit ********s.

I agree with the other blokes pull your head in andy i don't think you know as much about the game as you think you do!!

[MasterOfRoc]

you just have to look at the other league scores in the heraldsun on a sunday there are heaps of teams getting beaten by over 40 goals. Pretty sad really. Its due the $$$$

$$$ Plays a BIG role in the success of all clubs (and yes even the ammos)

[Joe Czak]

Guys last year i played against great western lions and in the second half this guy absoulutly dominated at cHF, kicked 4 and nearly won them the game off his own boot, since that day i have looked in the record to see how many more this gun would kick yet havent seen the name. His name was brendan Mannix, does he still play and why havent i seen him kick a heap more goals

Word is his services have been required in the backline, so he's opportunities have been few. He has got a couple ealier in the year and he slotted on last week so it will be interesting to see if he gets a run up forward this week.

[Trent the flight Steward]

Word is his services have been required in the backline, so he's opportunities have been few. He has got a couple ealier in the year and he slotted on last week so it will be interesting to see if he gets a run up forward this week.
Yer i thought i was playing on Lance WHitnall, maybe the coach has seen what they do at Carlton an attempted to replicate the move by throwing mannix back as well

[Andyt30]

with Petrol Prices on the rise its gonna kill alot of clubs going to cost more to travel long distances :(

[mykidzrokk]

If it wasn't for Gerang Kiata's stupid committee in 1998 and 1999 they would still be around. The committee lost all the clubs money. About $35,000 grand. From then on they were stuffed. In 1995 and 1996 they were heading in the right direction with fox jones, snuff grant, beau harris and mal coutts at the helm and a number of young kids coming up through the ranks. A pity they still weren't going as i would of loved to coach my home club.


ahhhhh...the good old days at GK....got many, many fond memories from there....a decade ago, they were starting to look good...then the bottom fell out after a few wayward, and i use the term loosley, financial decisions.....pity....it was a great club.

[MasterOfRoc]

with Petrol Prices on the rise its gonna kill alot of clubs going to cost more to travel long distances :(

hahaha, the prices that some guys are being paid, they could travel anywhere!

[Andyt30]

crowd will dropp off alot the crowds not as good as it use to be
soon be like the cricket no crowd ;) they be all watching footy on tv
maby clubs should pay all parents who take their children to play in the footy

[Andyt30]

i know what i'm talking about because one of our Umpires is on the District league Board :) he said we'll be umpiring in All district league final grades bar under 13's so be doubling up wimmera league and district league
so be doing more finals then past years
goals' boundary and central. :thumbsu:

[Grimmett]

Edenhope-Apsley members voted on Wednesday night to leave the KNTFL and apply to the Horsham District FL for membership. HDFL clubs will be asked to vote on the combine's application in late September. Expectation is they will be accepted.

[Andyt30]

so from 2007 HDFl will expand to 11 dose Edenhope-Apsley whats their main home ground? i know they play some at Goroke , not sure about Apsley or Edenhope?

[freak29]

so from 2007 HDFl will expand to 11 dose Edenhope-Apsley whats their main home ground? i know they play some at Goroke , not sure about Apsley or Edenhope?
they alternate all their home games at edenhope and apsley. border districts are the team that occasionally plays at goroke.

[roaring tiger]

so from 2007 HDFl will expand to 11 dose Edenhope-Apsley whats their main home ground? i know they play some at Goroke , not sure about Apsley or Edenhope?

Your wrong there Andyt30, as Border Districts play 2 home games a year at goroke, normally 1 is against the power. I doubt the power will play any home games there next year.

[Andyt30]

I thought i read they want to keep both Grounds ? unless they mean Aplsey & Edenhope? unless Edenhope-Apley asks Natimuk? the ground would be a waste would only be used for Cricket if they got a club

[Fwaygo]

$$$ Plays a BIG role in the success of all clubs (and yes even the ammos)

Doubt that comment about the ammos, I played A and B grade ammos and there was no coin going around then for anyone in my team that I know of, least of all me. It was tough being a poor uni student and having to pay $150 or something registration fee, just to play for the love of the game at a very high standard.

I had my first season in the district league this year and everyone said you can get plenty of coinage playing district league as opposed to the Wimmera League as that's where all the money is quote...unquote. Didn't get a brass razoo, probably because I'm a hack. Mind you I don't mind not having the pressure of having to play well because I'm being paid.

Still I hope Natimuk come good and I finally get my hands on some of this filthy lucre to banish my amateur status for good. It will be a long season next year if we have to play everyone twice though now Edenhope-Apsley seem to be joining.

[roaring tiger]

I thought i read they want to keep both Grounds ? unless they mean Aplsey & Edenhope? unless Edenhope-Apley asks Natimuk? the ground would be a waste would only be used for Cricket if they got a club

Edenhope Apsley alternate there home games at Apsley and Edenhope just like Kaniva Leeor do with there home games alternating between Kaniva and Servicetown.

[Andyt30]

Clubs who uses both grounds are very lucky some clubs just uses the one
it be a fair hike for players who live say in Apsley to all the way to Rupanyup. Great Western Laharum, Kalkee, would they have to travel more then in KNTFL ?

[Punter_22]

Any thoughts on Rupanyup's massive loss to Laharum and being bundled out of the finals in straight sets.
Massive match this weekend between Harrow-Balmoral and Laharum with the winner to meet Pimpinio in the grand final.
I think Laharum could cause an upset against Harrow and make it through to the grand final

[Andyt30]

Well done Pimpinio must been a very good game i listern to it on mix fm

Pimpinio 4 . 2=26 6 . 4 . 40 6 . 7 . 43 10 . 9 . 69
H/B 1. 1= 7 4 . 6 . 30 6 . 8 . 44 8 . 13 .61

[Fwaygo]

Very tight tussle and good win, boy did Harrow-Balmoral have their chances though. Pimp defenders took some telling marks in the last quarter, outpointing the opposition so that they never looked that confident going into attack.

Bring on season 07!

[roaring tiger]

Very tight tussle and good win, boy did Harrow-Balmoral have their chances though. Pimp defenders took some telling marks in the last quarter, outpointing the opposition so that they never looked that confident going into attack.

Bring on season 07!

Who got the BOG medal. Heard that harrow looked the better side all day but couldn't kick the important goals when they needed to. I heard Nhill, United and the Horsham Saints are all chasing Davidson to caoch for next year. Do you think he will stay on for another year to try and get the hat trick of flags?

I also here that the 2 ward boys from dimmy are going to Jeparit Rainbow next year and there forward pocket brian harrison is going to Dimmy.

Well done to PIMP though they were only going to fold a couple of years ago!

[Andyt30]

yes Harrow Balmoral did have their chances but didn;t make most with the wind
i think harrow did hit the lead in the last quarter josh & Matt beddison played good footy from what i heard on the Radio

no doubt they be aiming for a 3rd in 2007 equalling with Rupanyup

cheers

[Punter_22]

Who got the BOG medal. Heard that harrow looked the better side all day but couldn't kick the important goals when they needed to. I heard Nhill, United and the Horsham Saints are all chasing Davidson to caoch for next year. Do you think he will stay on for another year to try and get the hat trick of flags?

I also here that the 2 ward boys from dimmy are going to Jeparit Rainbow next year and there forward pocket brian harrison is going to Dimmy.

Well done to PIMP though they were only going to fold a couple of years ago!
Al Ward won the medal, playing deep in defence. He took some telling marks in the final quarter when Harrow-Balmoral had the breeze and needed to kick goals.
There were a host of players stiff not to win the medal. I thought Clint Burdett had a huge game in the midfield.
Sproule was the focal point up forward, while the Leslies played well, along with Matt Beddison, who kicked a huge goal from 60 metres to get Pimp back into the match early in the last term.

[Drop_Punt]

Just wondering if anyone has heard the outcome of the committe meeting last nite.
What age group will the juniors be next year?? Is it going to be the same as this yr or move into line with the wimmera league??
Also what did the clubs vote on the inclusion of endenhope aplsey into the league?? I couldnt see them knocking them back.

[Rosco5]

yes Harrow Balmoral did have their chances but didn;t make most with the wind
i think harrow did hit the lead in the last quarter josh & Matt beddison played good footy from what i heard on the Radio

no doubt they be aiming for a 3rd in 2007 equalling with Rupanyup

cheers

The Roos were desperately unlucky not to have won but did miss their chances in the last 1/4 with some very telling marks deep in defence. Thought 'Bloody' was unlucky not to get the medal (even though in the losing side), he took a heap of marks and had lots of stats, wondered why nobody picked him up at any stage.
HB would have to be one of the more succesful mergers in VCFL history, 10 years on, 3 flags, 2 runners up and 3 thirds, not a bad effort and mostly with home grown talent. Good to see Pimp win in 2005, would have liked to see HB win 2006 and make it 4 from 10 years.

[Punter_22]

Just wondering if anyone has heard the outcome of the committe meeting last nite.
What age group will the juniors be next year?? Is it going to be the same as this yr or move into line with the wimmera league??
Also what did the clubs vote on the inclusion of endenhope aplsey into the league?? I couldnt see them knocking them back.
Meeting in tonight. Thursday night.

[Andyt30]

we were discussing it at training i'd say it should happen or clubs will loose kids, this was the same situation from Brim before the merger we'd loose under 16's players to Warracknabeal for the one year but most come back
all leagues major . minor should all be the same no matter the size mainly to keep kids at their club or face loosing them to Major league for clubs in minor leagues , would eliminate any problems, i heard 3 clubs are against it harrow, Rupanyup & Stawell swifts I'd say if it falls throught they be told thats it no more also a meeting voting in Edenhope Apsley as well.

[Drop_Punt]

punter, what was the verdict at the league meeting??

[Andyt30]

i know they need 75% for it to go through i'd say if it fails they be told thats it no more i think Balmoral are against it is to do with Hockey their affraid they loose players to Hockey

[cfscores]

Did Hurley win the league medal?

[Punter_22]

Both got passed by the clubs.
Great Western was the only club opposed to Edenhope Apsley's request to join the league from the Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Football League.

There were a couple of clubs who were not in favour of the shange to the junior proposal, but it also got the 75 per cent it needed to pass.

Both proposals will now go before the VCFL board, who should ratify them both at its annual general meeting in November.

Have it on good authority that the Edenhope-Apsley decision will be rubber stamped by the league. Haven't heard about the junior decision, but I can't see why the VCFL would want to knock it back.

I think it is a wise decision, the league and its clubs have to do everything in their powers to keep kids playing football and keep playing in the HDFL.


To answer someone's question, Great Western coach Dale Hurley won the league medal. He was a pretty hot favourite, along with Laharums Phil Butsch.

[cfscores]

To answer someone's question, Great Western coach Dale Hurley won the league medal. He was a pretty hot favourite, along with Laharums Phil Butsch.

Cheers Punter, thanks for the info

[Andyt30]

With Horsham District now lined with Wimmera in age groups they likely not loose anyone to the Wimmera league :thumbsu: Mallee football league should follow Suite Brim under 16's a few went to Warracknabeal for the extra year but most came back

[footyfan001]

[quote=roaring tiger]
I also here that the 2 ward boys from dimmy are going to Jeparit Rainbow next year.

Ive heard that news for a few weeks now but is only a rumour. Jeparit/Rainbow have not spoken to them yet. Scott Batchelors name has also been thrown around but is doubtful.

Good on pimp they deserved the flag although the roos were unlucky. How will Edenhope cope in the HDFL, they have struggled in the past few years and will have to recruit well the last thing needed is another Natimuk.....

[freak29]

[quote=roaring tiger]
I also here that the 2 ward boys from dimmy are going to Jeparit Rainbow next year.

Ive heard that news for a few weeks now but is only a rumour. Jeparit/Rainbow have not spoken to them yet. Scott Batchelors name has also been thrown around but is doubtful.

Good on pimp they deserved the flag although the roos were unlucky. How will Edenhope cope in the HDFL, they have struggled in the past few years and will have to recruit well the last thing needed is another Natimuk.....
edenhope wont be as bad as natimuk. they have got a few very good players but lote of ordinary ones. i reckon they will finish between 5-8 depending on recruiting.

[roaring tiger]

I hear Nor-Quanny are chasing sonny lindsey as coach and said to him how much do you want to coach us.

Have heard natimuk already has a coach some bloke by the name of fidler from down south.

I would expect edenhope to finish middle of the range. THey have some good players like carberry and will Chris White play for them again. I would think they will target some of harrow balmorals players also.

[sdmlions12]

I hear Nor-Quanny are chasing sonny lindsey as coach and said to him how much do you want to coach us.

Have heard natimuk already has a coach some bloke by the name of fidler from down south.

I would expect edenhope to finish middle of the range. THey have some good players like carberry and will Chris White play for them again. I would think they will target some of harrow balmorals players also.
Natimuks coach wouldn't be Shaun Fidler from Coleraine would it? Edenhope will load up on talent next year, just to have a crack in their new league. It'll be very interesting to see how Pimp goes next year after taking a few hits, particularly Davidson leaving.

[Grimmett]

HORSHAM DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE – 2006 REVIEW

First published by:

Wimmera Mail-Times
Wednesday, September 27, 2006

By Matthew Hillard

Team: Pimpinio.
Position: First.
Season record: 17 wins, three losses.
Best and fairest: Daniel Baker.
Season high: Grand final. The Tigers battled against the breeze and shifted momentum with a heroic last quarter to win back-to-back premierships.
Season low: A nine-point loss to Rupanyup in mid July was Pimpinio's second loss in three weeks with questions arising over the Tigers' supposed invincibility. The record books show they did not lose another game all season.
Looking forward: The Tigers' search for three-in-a-row will be made harder without dual premiership coach Gary Davidson. His replacement will need to keep the nucleus of the playing group together for a shot at a three-peat.

Team: Harrow-Balmoral.
Position: Second.
Season record: 16-5.
Best and fairest: Heath Watson and Matt Ward.
Season high: A 97-point demolition of premiership aspirant Rupanyup in round 17 stitched up a minor premiership for the Southern Roos.
Season low: Grand final. The Southern Roos looked winners at three-quarter time but were overrun in the final quarter.
Looking forward: Things are looking up for the blue-and-whites. If the rumour mill is right and they sign Cam Penny and Max Leeming from Horsham, another finals position is a near-certainty. The south-west derby with newcomers Edenhope-Apsley will be a season highlight.

Team: Laharum.
Position: Third.
Season record: 14-7.
Best and fairest: Phil Butsch.
Season high: The Mountain Men beat both grand final combatants over a month-long period mid-season. They ended Pimpinio's 29-match winning streak.
Season low: An eight-point loss to Kalkee in round 15 ended any possibility of a finals double chance, ensuring a tough run from the elimination final.
Looking forward: Brian Burke guided a very young Demons outfit to an admirable third place. Their best was slick and they were strong in attack but injuries prevented a serious crack at a title. Keeping the young side together is a must.

Team: Rupanyup.
Position: Fourth.
Season record: 13-7.
Best and fairest: Nathan Sachse.
Season high: By the end of July the Panthers were 13-3. They had beaten Pimpinio and cruised to an easy victory over Great Western to look a premiership fancy.
Season low: Everything after that. Four consecutive losses to end the season and an inglorious 106-point first semi-final exit.
Looking forward: Coach James Burke won't be at the helm next season and whoever takes over will need to find greater depth. The Panthers' best three or four are as good as anyone; it's what comes after which needs improvement.

Team: Noradjuha-Quantong.
Position: Fifth.
Season record: 10-9.
Best and fairest: Marcus Anson.
Season high: A 51-point win against Rupanyup in July signalled the Bombers had the wood on the Panthers and might make a finals run. They kept their opponents goal-less that day for more than three quarters of football.
Season low: A 42-point loss at Taylors Lake in May was a reflection of the topsy-turvy form of the Bombers throughout the 2006 season.
Looking forward: The Bombers need to recruit smartly in the off-season if they want to challenge the top clubs.

Team: Great Western.
Position: Sixth.
Season record: 8-10.
Best and fairest: Dale Hurley.
Season high: A thrilling three-point victory against Noradjuha-Quantong in April made it three wins from four for the Lions. It was the team's only success against a top-five team in the 2006 season.
Season low: An embarrassing 160-point loss at home against Harrow-Balmoral a fortnight later. Finished season poorly.
Looking forward: The Lions are on the improve yet could not quite match it with the top sides. A good band of youngsters are coming through and they should be challenging for a finals spot in 2007.

Team: Kalkee.
Position: Seventh.
Season record: 8-10.
Best and fairest: Ryan Lennon.
Season high: A 26-point win against Rupanyup in the last minor round match of the year to cap off a fast finish.
Season low: An early season upset loss at Taylors Lake a reflection of a slow start which ultimately cost the Kees a finals spot.
Looking forward: Under-16 and Reserves premierships signal plenty of depth. The Kees struggled to kick winning scores on the road this year, so a potent forward line is a key task for new coach Shayne Breuer. The Kees are too big a club to stay out of finals football action for too long.

Team: Taylors Lake.
Position: Eighth.
Season record: 6-12.
Best and fairest: Ian McCulloch.
Season high: A comfortable 42-point win against Noradjuha-Quantong at Dock Lake made it four out of seven for the Lakers in a promising start to the season.
Season low: Finish. The Lakers won just two of its last 11 matches to drop to eighth.
Looking forward: The Lakers are on the rise but are still short of star players. Whoever takes over Brett Monaghan's role as coach will need some more big name recruits if the Lakers are to challenge for their first flag since 1952.

Team: Stawell Swifts
Position: Ninth.
Season record: 3-15.
Best and fairest: Ben Scott.
Season high: Beating Kalkee by 35 points in round 12, the Baggies second win of the season.
Season low: Three consecutive 100-point losses to Pimpinio, Great Western and Rupanyup to end June.
Looking forward: Ben Scott will be in charge of the Baggies in 2007 and they have already added Paul Jones as an assistant coach. There are some good young players coming through and Scott will look to keep on building next year, but it is hard to see the Swifts in next year's finals without a swag of recruits.

Team: Natimuk.
Position: 10th.
Season record: 0-18.
Best and fairest: Garry Hallam.
Season high: A competitive showing against Taylors Lake in round 15 the pick of a lean bunch.
Season low: A 341-point loss to Laharum in round 17. In their two games against Laharum this season, the Rams went goal-less while Laharum amassed an amazing 90 goals.
Looking forward: Recruiting Casterton's Nathan Fidler as next year's coach was a step in the right direction and retaining the likes of Garry Hallam, Jace Carton and Brent Marra is a must. If Fidler can drag some Western Border League players with him, the Rams will look for a competitive showing in 2007.

[Grimmett]

ALL-STAR LEAGUE TEAM NAMED

First published by:

Wimmera Mail-Times
Wednesday, September 27, 2006

By Matthew Hillard

Grand final teams Pimpinio and Harrow-Balmoral have the biggest representation in the Horsham District Football League team of the year.
Both clubs have five players in the side, reflecting the dominance both clubs had throughout the year.
Rupanyup is also strongly represented in the side with four players making the side.
Only one club, Natimuk, did not have a member in the team-of-the-year.
As with all sides, squeezing players into the 22 available positions is always a hard task, with some of the midfield players being squeezed out to a half forward or half back flank.
Laharum's Jason Przibilla gets the nod for full forward after kicking 109 goals for the season and he is supported on the forward line by Harrow-Balmoral's Brent Penny, 81 goals, and Stawell Swifts' Sam Anyon, 57 goals.
Pimpinio finals wonder Brian Harrison joins Rupanyup coach James Burke and Phil Butsch on a half forward line. Butsch's form and versatility means he can play anywhere but starts on a flank in the all-star team.
Clint Burdett and youngster Andrew Tyler make up the wings with Dellar Medallist Date Hurley the man in the middle and a deserved captain.
The half back line takes in considerable strength with all three players winning, or sharing, their respective club best-and-fairest awards.
Nathan Sachse creates an interesting choice at centre half back with the Panther a victim of a surplus of quality players in the centre.
The back line has a Pimpinio flavour to it with Josh Beddison and grand final best-on-ground Al Ward joined by Noradjuha-Quantong's Geoff Berry.
Harrow-Balmoral's Heath Watson has been preferred in the ruck and has Rupanyup captain Luke Soderman and Watson's team-mate Ed Ferguson with him in the centre to create an imposing on-ball brigade.
Ian McCulloch's consistent year with Taylors Lake earns him a berth on a four-man interchange together with Kalkee's Ryan Lennon, Harrow-Balmoral recruit Mick James and Noradjuha-Quantong's Marcus Anson.
The selection of coach was the toughest choice to make. While it is hard to look past Pimpinio coach Gary Davidson's back-to-back premierships, Heath Watson gets the Mail-Times nod.
Watson banded together some new recruits with the existing Southern Roos throughout the year and a minor premiership and eight-point grand final defeat was a great achievement considering the team finished seventh last season.


Horsham District Football League
Team of the Year – 2006

B: Josh Beddison (Pimpinio) Al Ward (Pimpinio) Geoff Berry (Noradjuha-Quantong)
HB: Matt Ward (Harrow-Balmoral) Nathan Sachse (Rupanyup) Daniel Baker (Pimpinio)
C: Clint Burdett (Pimpinio) Dale Hurley, Capt. (Great Western) Andrew Tyler (Rupanyup)
HF: Brian Harrison (Pimpinio) James Burke (Rupanyup) Phil Butsch (Laharum)
F: Brent Penny (Harrow-Balmoral) Jason Przibilla (Laharum) Sam Anyon (Stawell Swifts)
Rucks: Heath Watson (Harrow-Balmoral) Luke Soderman (Rupanyup) Ed Ferguson (Harrow-Balmoral)
Inter: Mick James (Harrow-Balmoral) Marcus Anson (Noradjuha-Quantong) Ryan Lennon (Kalkee) Ian McCulloch (Taylors Lake)
Coach: Heath Watson (Harrow-Balmoral)

[Andyt30]

Edenhope Aplsey no doubt will become a power House they will be very competetive don;t count them out on 2007 Finals, look at shepparton East First year In The picola football league won a premiership in their first season
Edenhope Apsley, likly be able to beat, kalkee, Taylors Lake, laharum, Great Western, Natimuk, Noradjuha-Quantong. , stronger clubs Rupanyup & Harrow Balmoral & Pimpinio, so 50-50 Edenhope Apsley will make the top 5
they should pick up alot of players , especally if any are working in Horsham
or uni, , don;t forget Edenhope-Apsley tryed to get into the Wimmera league not that long ago, hopefully Wimmera will become a 10 team comp before to long :thumbsu:

[roaring tiger]

Edenhope Aplsey no doubt will become a power House they will be very competetive don;t count them out on 2007 Finals, look at shepparton East First year In The picola football league won a premiership in their first season
Edenhope Apsley, likly be able to beat, kalkee, Taylors Lake, laharum, Great Western, Natimuk, Noradjuha-Quantong. , stronger clubs Rupanyup & Harrow Balmoral & Pimpinio, so 50-50 Edenhope Apsley will make the top 5
they should pick up alot of players , especally if any are working in Horsham
or uni, , don;t forget Edenhope-Apsley tryed to get into the Wimmera league not that long ago, hopefully Wimmera will become a 10 team comp before to long :thumbsu:

Andy you forgot to mention that shepp east were runners up for the p ship the year before and edenhope apsley were 2nd last!! A bit of a difference. But i do agree they will be a good team because the KNTFL is a much higher standard of footy. Some people may laugh but the standard is pretty much on par with wimmera league. Nearly every side has an ex sanfl player in there side.

[sdmlions12]

Andy you forgot to mention that shepp east were runners up for the p ship the year before and edenhope apsley were 2nd last!! A bit of a difference. But i do agree they will be a good team because the KNTFL is a much higher standard of footy. Some people may laugh but the standard is pretty much on par with wimmera league. Nearly every side has an ex sanfl player in there side.
I agree. Jon Copping of Penola is one of the best country footballers I have seen. They get alot of guys who go down there on big money after their SANFL careers are struggling. How do Kaniva-Leeor go these days? Couple of years ago they were struggling for numbers, are they still doing alright?