Maryborough Castlemaine District FL

[SiMoSaYs]

simo u seem to still know quite a bt bout this club, even though u know longer have much to do with them, r u sure your not thinking bout coming out of retirement.......or will the landscaping busniess keep u too busy:)

Retired for sure Sherman, had a function down at the ground and had a look around abit. not much you can to with a sprinkler though, you need to water the ground every week so putting some sand over it is the best option.:thumbsu:

Simo

[Sherman41]

Retired for sure Sherman, had a function down at the ground and had a look around abit. not much you can to with a sprinkler though, you need to water the ground every week so putting some sand over it is the best option.:thumbsu:

Simo


what was the occasion simo , a landscaping convention???:) :) , maybe with your landscaping experience you could help resurect the ground and do some much needed touch ups!!!!!, surely there would be some coin in that for ya!!!!!

[SiMoSaYs]

what was the occasion simo , a landscaping convention???:) :) , maybe with your landscaping experience you could help resurect the ground and do some much needed touch ups!!!!!, surely there would be some coin in that for ya!!!!!

The Mrs and I had our neices 18th down there...

Simo

[Sherman41]

does anyone know any of these blokes that have not been previously discussed?

13/2/2007 054360 LLOYD, Daniel Loddon Valley FL > YCW 2006 > Player Avoca In Progress
13/2/2007 023371 HUNT, Jason Dunolly 2003 > Player Avoca In Progress
13/2/2007 074826 PILGRIM, Adrian Wimmera FL > Horsham Saints 2006 > Player Avoca In Progress
5/2/2007 017765 BURCHELL, Wayne Bendigo FL > Eaglehawk 2006 > Player Maldon Approved
5/2/2007 051078 WATERSON, Mark Newstead 2004 > Player Maldon Approved
6/2/2007 067029 CRAPPER, Rhys Bendigo FL > Golden Square 2005 > Player Maldon Approved
6/2/2007 079133 GREEN, Daniel Leslie Bendigo FL > Kangaroo Flat 2005 > Player Maldon Rejected
6/2/2007 067043 PATTERSON, Matthew Bendigo FL > Golden Square 2005 > Player Maldon Approved
12/2/2007 066237 JAMES, Aaron Central Highlands FL > Hepburn 2005 > Player Maldon In Progress
13/2/2007 079133 GREEN, Daniel Leslie Bendigo FL > Kangaroo Flat 2005 > Player Maldon In Progress
13/2/2007 068671 HARRISON, DANIEL Bendigo FL > Eaglehawk 2006 > Player Maldon In Progress
13/2/2007 132990 MYRING, Sean Loddon Valley FL > Bears Lagoon Serpentine 2006 > Player Maldon In Progress
5/2/2007 040253 RITCHENS, Joel Ballarat FL > Ballarat 2003 > Player Talbot Cancelled
5/2/2007 056004 HUBBARD, Nick Ballarat FL > Redan 2003 > Player Trentham Rejected
5/2/2007 072606 TAYLOR, Bradley Robert Central Highlands FL > Newlyn 2004 > Player Trentham Rejected
5/2/2007 045945 TRAILL, Beau Lexton Plains FL > Rokewood Corindhap 2003 > Player Trentham In Progress
5/2/2007 114079 VAN GAANS, Jarrod Ballarat FL > Redan 2006 > Player Trentham Rejected
5/2/2007 089518 FLEMING, Grant Central Highlands FL > Newlyn 2005 > Player Trentham Rejected
5/2/2007 072372 BEAMES, Craig Robert Warrnambool & District FNL > Timboon Demons 2006 > Player Trentham In Progress
5/2/2007 040186 CAMERON, Sam Ballarat FL > Ballarat 2003 > Player Trentham Rejected
5/2/2007 051565 DUDLEY, Luke Central Highlands FL > Buninyong 2003 > Player Trentham In Progress
5/2/2007 114119 NELSON, Daniel Lexton Plains FL > Rokewood Corindhap 2005 > Player Trentham Approved
5/2/2007 047129 COLES, Adam Daniel Maldon 2005 > Player Trentham Approved
5/2/2007 040253 RITCHENS, Joel Ballarat FL > Ballarat 2003 > Player Trentham Rejected
6/2/2007 048338 KEIRL, Paul Ross Golden Rivers FL > Quambatook 2005 > Player Trentham Approved
7/2/2007 042068 DAWSON, Paul Geoffrey Lexton Plains FL > Rokewood Corindhap 2003 > Player Trentham In Progress
7/2/2007 060051 KARNAWAT, Ram Lexton Plains FL > Carngham Linton 2003 > Player Trentham Approved

7/2/2007 040851 TAYLOR, Trevena Campbells Creek 2004 > Player Heathcote DFL > North Bendigo In Progress
7/2/2007 134328 JENKIN, Chris Campbells Creek 2006 > Player Heathcote DFL > North Bendigo In Progress
11/2/2007 063355 BAXTER, David Campbells Creek 2006 > Player Heathcote DFL > Mount Pleasant In Progress
5/2/2005 038829 SANDERS, Jarrod Carisbrook 2004 > Player Western Region FL > Nth Footscray In Progress
5/2/2005 038805 CLARIDGE, Jeff Carisbrook 2004 > Player Western Region FL > Nth Footscray In Progress
1/2/2007 011451 FIELD, Shane Carisbrook 2004 > Player Horsham DFL > Great Western Approved
5/2/2007 080736 SMITH, Darren Dunolly 2004 > Player Great Southern Football League > Encounter Bay In Progress
6/2/2007 115395 BIGGS, Sam Dunolly 2005 > Player Lexton Plains FL > Rokewood Corindhap In Progress
13/2/2007 023371 HUNT, Jason Dunolly 2003 > Player Avoca In Progress
20/4/2006 052718 MAY, Christopher Harcourt 2004 > Player Heathcote DFL > North Bendigo Time Limit
2/2/2007 055706 PAVLOU, Daniel Maldon 2006 > Player Loddon Valley FL > Pyramid Hill Approved
5/2/2007 047129 COLES, Adam Daniel Maldon 2005 > Player Trentham Approved
5/2/2007 051078 WATERSON, Mark Newstead 2004 > Player Maldon Approved
5/2/2007 015703 KAKOSCHKE, Chris Trentham 2004 > Player Riddell District Football League > Lancefield

i c maldon have put another 3 in since yesterday , and that pilgrim is going to avoca could be a handy recruit for them!!

[KingRich]

Pilgrim will be a handy forward for Avoca yes. Hunty's brother leaving Dunolly is interesting too.

[Sherman41]

Pilgrim will be a handy forward for Avoca yes. Hunty's brother leaving Dunolly is interesting too.


jason is 15 he will only be a juniors player, he lives with brad out avoca so will be alot easier for him i would imagine

[KingRich]

MIght have to re-evaluate the predictions for next years ladder with Trentham and Maldon recruiting so heavily.

That Lloyd that Avoca has on the clearances is their Ass. Coach yeah?

[Shamui]

jason is 15 he will only be a juniors player, he lives with brad out avoca so will be alot easier for him i would imagine

I can give you the low down on the Avoca Recruits boys:

Daniel Lloyd - Has been appointed assistant coach under Tony Bellenger. Although I've only seen him train a couple of times he could prove to be a handy recruit. Has a bit of size, good pace and good skills. Could be useful through the midfield or perhaps as a running back flanker.

Aidrian Pilgrim - I'm sure some of you know Pilgs. Has also been appointed asst coach, which is a good thing as he has pretty close ties with alot of the Avoca boys and is also good in the set plays/tactics dept. He adds a bit of height to our line-up as well which will be very handy.

Jason Hunt - As Sherman pointed out he will be a junior player, not sure if he will step into the senior ranks this year as there are alot of good kids coming out of the juniors.

We've got a couple more recruits in the wings, but it seems that the policy on this thread is not to disclose any potential recruits until the clearence has been lodged. I'll stick with that....:)

[KingRich]

I can give you the low down on the Avoca Recruits boys:

Daniel Lloyd - Has been appointed assistant coach under Tony Bellenger. Although I've only seen him train a couple of times he could prove to be a handy recruit. Has a bit of size, good pace and good skills. Could be useful through the midfield or perhaps as a running back flanker.

Aidrian Pilgrim - I'm sure some of you know Pilgs. Has also been appointed asst coach, which is a good thing as he has pretty close ties with alot of the Avoca boys and is also good in the set plays/tactics dept. He adds a bit of height to our line-up as well which will be very handy.

Jason Hunt - As Sherman pointed out he will be a junior player, not sure if he will step into the senior ranks this year as there are alot of good kids coming out of the juniors.

We've got a couple more recruits in the wings, but it seems that the policy on this thread is not to disclose any potential recruits until the clearence has been lodged. I'll stick with that....:)

Thats good for Pilgs I reckon! He played a bit of footy in Ballarat and around the place at a higher level so has enough experience to be able to take on that role and some young blood never hurts.

Its not cut and dry policy but its sound policy I believe ;).

[wonker]

Pilgrim will be a handy forward for Avoca yes. Hunty's brother leaving Dunolly is interesting too.

I heard that Avoca signed a player from Wedderburn by the name of Alex Gordon- Cooke last night - the clearance should be lodged today.
Smasher might have something positive to say about this top quality guy. We will have to wait and see.

It was interesting to hear that the Dunolly president rang Bellenger's place of residence and asked him to refrain from approaching Dunolly players.

It wasn't that long ago that he was told by the Dunolly club that his services were no longer required.

As we all know -the old saying - "all's fair in love war and football."

[Iron Beast]

Aidrian Pilgrim - I'm sure some of you know Pilgs. Has also been appointed asst coach, which is a good thing as he has pretty close ties with alot of the Avoca boys and is also good in the set plays/tactics dept. He adds a bit of height to our line-up as well which will be very handy.


Don't count on him holding down a key position. All the skills in the world but I don't think he has ever reached his potential.

[Sherman41]

have seen pilgs play a few times b4 but not enough to form a genuine opinion of him,i have heard some handy reports of him, but how will he really stand up this league, no doubt his height is very handy and i would imagine he is fairly mobile but was wondering what impact he will have on a game when its in the balance? is he a match winner or just has a solid all round game?

[Iron Beast]

It was interesting to hear that the Dunolly president rang Bellenger's place of residence and asked him to refrain from approaching Dunolly players.


Who could blame him for trying to tap into that talent base that is the Dunolly Football Club?

[Sherman41]

Who could blame him for trying to tap into that talent base that is the Dunolly Football Club?


dunolly still have some fairly handy footballers out there, for instance, brett coombes, dale thomas, and prob paul edwards would all get games in seniour teams at whateva club in this league. but yes the talent certainly drops off after there top 5

[Thoroughbred]

have seen pilgs play a few times b4 but not enough to form a genuine opinion of him,i have heard some handy reports of him, but how will he really stand up this league, no doubt his height is very handy and i would imagine he is fairly mobile but was wondering what impact he will have on a game when its in the balance? is he a match winner or just has a solid all round game?

I thought he would have gone to Natte seeing they are having a red hot go this season.

[SiMoSaYs]

I thought he would have gone to Natte seeing they are having a red hot go this season.

This surprises me also, he was a Natte boy too......maybe it was the assist coach that sealed the deal??

Simo

[Sherman41]

I thought he would have gone to Natte seeing they are having a red hot go this season.


yeah true, considering it was his old stomping ground....as previously mentioned he does have ties with some of the avoca boys though....but wonder if there is any others factors that lured him to avoca????

[wonker]

yeah true, considering it was his old stomping ground....as previously mentioned he does have ties with some of the avoca boys though....but wonder if there is any others factors that lured him to avoca????


Well it certainly wasn't $$'s. Pilgs neither asked for nor was offered any money by the Avoca Club. Just a mates thing and a chance of sharing in the Avoca Club's generous incentive scheme.

It is pleasing to see that he has been extremely well accepted around the club and along with Bellenger and Lloyd, has made a big impact already.

The Avoca club seems to be getting things right off the field and these boys are taking the club to another level on the field.

[Shamui]

dunolly still have some fairly handy footballers out there, for instance, brett coombes, dale thomas, and prob paul edwards would all get games in seniour teams at whateva club in this league. but yes the talent certainly drops off after there top 5

I think coombesy may have lost a yard or two this season.....very large man.

[Sherman41]

Well it certainly wasn't $$'s. Pilgs neither asked for nor was offered any money by the Avoca Club. Just a mates thing and a chance of sharing in the Avoca Club's generous incentive scheme.

It is pleasing to see that he has been extremely well accepted around the club and along with Bellenger and Lloyd, has made a big impact already.

The Avoca club seems to be getting things right off the field and these boys are taking the club to another level on the field.


haha , fair enough wonker thought i'd throw that line out there to c what reaction it got, but i actually though shamui would be the first one to respond to it, just stirring u guys thats all bit of friendly banter.

so is coombes on the get massive diet again is he?? the bloke can play the game though has fantastic skills and untapped ability

[Thoroughbred]

This surprises me also, he was a Natte boy too......maybe it was the assist coach that sealed the deal??

Simo

He's played in the Lexton League and as you said he is a Natte boy.

I don't think Natte would offer him an assistant coaching position.

[Shamui]

haha , fair enough wonker thought i'd throw that line out there to c what reaction it got, but i actually though shamui would be the first one to respond to it, just stirring u guys thats all bit of friendly banter.

so is coombes on the get massive diet again is he?? the bloke can play the game though has fantastic skills and untapped ability

Yep, I thought I could smell some bait on that one Sherman....Very nearly took it too!

Had a few beers with Ray and coombes the other week and coombes has packed it on. You're right though, bloody good player

[KingRich]

Doesn't surprise me with Pilgs into his second season with Avoca cricket club that he has ended up there. I too have heard the reports that he is an underacheiver so we will wait and see. I am re-evaluating my opinion on Avoca this year all the time. They may yet push up towards finals again depending on who else they gain and retain.

Was confirmed to me today that Elliott from Rovers is definately going around one more year. Unfortunately he wont crack that ever elusive flag. Quite a number are leaving still, perhaps not as many as first thought but still a large chunk of their senior brigade. Money is tight there so I'm led to believe so recruiting is difficult.

Looks like Rovers and Royal Park will be making way in the finals this year for possible 2 of Talbot, Avoca and Maldon. Hopefully the local teams can keep the heat on the 2 top Bendigo sides.

I'm wondering if Natte had approached Pilgrim as I know height is something they crave but have gone some ways to fixing that up this year. Having seen some of their recruits this year they seem to have satisfied that need and look set to give it a big shake this year.

[Montyposty]

Well it certainly wasn't $$'s. Pilgs neither asked for nor was offered any money by the Avoca Club. Just a mates thing and a chance of sharing in the Avoca Club's generous incentive scheme.

It is pleasing to see that he has been extremely well accepted around the club and along with Bellenger and Lloyd, has made a big impact already.

The Avoca club seems to be getting things right off the field and these boys are taking the club to another level on the field.

Fair crack on the pipe Wonker, Bellenger for 1, is a big $ man, I know he asked for big $ and know exactly what he told my club and another the same price just to play. So to coach it would be more, this isn't peanuts i am talking about either. Pilg's well you & your club better tell him to watch who he is talking to, he is also on a handy $ from what he has told his girlfriend (footy source) from there.

[Sherman41]

Fair crack on the pipe Wonker, Bellenger for 1, is a big $ man, I know he asked for big $ and know exactly what he told my club and another the same price just to play. So to coach it would be more, this isn't peanuts i am talking about either. Pilg's well you & your club better tell him to watch who he is talking to, he is also on a handy $ from what he has told his girlfriend (footy source) from there.


well all i will say is that i find it hard to believe thats pilgs wouldn't be getting payed a handy sum aswell, seen as though he is in an assistant coaching position. HOwever there is no point debating it i suppose and pushing for answers cos whoever is in the know wont disclose that type of information on here anyway.
but yes i agree there is no doubt he would get reasonable coin for his services.

[Montyposty]

well all i will say is that i find it hard to believe thats pilgs wouldn't be getting payed a handy sum aswell, seen as though he is in an assistant coaching position. HOwever there is no point debating it i suppose and pushing for answers cos whoever is in the know wont disclose that type of information on here anyway.
but yes i agree there is no doubt he would get reasonable coin for his services.

:Spot On: Paying little money, Thread users just laugh at the person who states that. King take note also. Sherman you take a leaf out of this as well. (Talbot) Looks like Avoca sources might have adopted Talbots dribble from the past.:rolleyes:

[Sherman41]

:Spot On: Paying little money, Thread users just laugh at the person who states that. King take note also. Sherman you take a leaf out of this as well. (Talbot) Looks like Avoca sources might have adopted Talbots dribble from the past.:rolleyes:

haha fair enough , but what u have to realise is that when talbot was in it's glory years , there was something like 5 sets of brothers playing and and they made up bout 12-14 of the starting line up, so big money wasnt needed and most of them were locals or within 10 minutes.
and money wasnt a real big issue back then, wheras in the last 5 years it has sky rocketed, and going on talbots recent form it shows that even though we have a very loyal playing bunch u cant win premierships these days without dishing out some coin.

[Iron Beast]

I'm wondering if Natte had approached Pilgrim as I know height is something they crave but have gone some ways to fixing that up this year. Having seen some of their recruits this year they seem to have satisfied that need and look set to give it a big shake this year.

Interesting. Approximate Heights and type of players please King Rich.

Pilgrim would have been approached by Natte but the $ would not have been what he wanted, he won't be the star player, or star recruit (From the sounds of it) and he knows the type of games Natte have to play in order to do what they want to do.

He will be a helpful player at Avoca and should contribute in getting them back into the finals. He's got some challenges ahead of him and I'm sure he won't let Avoca down.

It is a fact that he has been on big $ down near Geelong and Horsham Saints. He could be playing for the love of it at Avoca. Enjoying your football is what it is all about, so you've got more chance of doing that playing with your mates than accepting $300 a week in an envelope. So Wonker might be telling the truth.

[wonker]

Interesting. Approximate Heights and type of players please King Rich.

Pilgrim would have been approached by Natte but the $ would not have been what he wanted, he won't be the star player, or star recruit (From the sounds of it) and he knows the type of games Natte have to play in order to do what they want to do.

He will be a helpful player at Avoca and should contribute in getting them back into the finals. He's got some challenges ahead of him and I'm sure he won't let Avoca down.

It is a fact that he has been on big $ down near Geelong and Horsham Saints. He could be playing for the love of it at Avoca. Enjoying your football is what it is all about, so you've got more chance of doing that playing with your mates than accepting $300 a week in an envelope. So Wonker might be telling the truth.

Wonker always tells the truth. Would take the lie detector test at any time. Just name the time and place, set it up and I'll be there. It's called transparency. Something that doesn't exist at some club's.

As for Pilgy's girlfriend. She will be a great asset around the club - top person.

[Montyposty]

haha fair enough , but what u have to realise is that when talbot was in it's glory years , there was something like 5 sets of brothers playing and and they made up bout 12-14 of the starting line up, so big money wasnt needed and most of them were locals or within 10 minutes.
and money wasnt a real big issue back then, wheras in the last 5 years it has sky rocketed, and going on talbots recent form it shows that even though we have a very loyal playing bunch u cant win premierships these days without dishing out some coin.
Well said :) times are a changing.

[Sherman41]

Well said :) times are a changing.

im a good egg no doubt that!!! lol.

the thing is, money in football will always be debated but what u have to come to terms with now is that ,times have changed and just like everything else you have to accept it whether u like it or not, it's part of life, yes we can debate whether certain players are worth it or not but at the end of the day if a player is capable of earning that money or the club is willing to fork it out then that is their decision.

there is no doubt there is alot of money to be made for players out there and i suppose you cant play football for ever so u may as well make the most of it why u can, to ease the pockets a little

[Sherman41]

have noticed that trentham have put in another 6 clearances, those guys are on fire!!!! GOOD ON THEM for doing what they had to do......also noticed maldon have 9 in now, will be interesting to c how good these guys are, could be the surprise packets.

does anyone have any info on maldons recruits???

[SiMoSaYs]

have noticed that trentham have put in another 6 clearances, those guys are on fire!!!! GOOD ON THEM for doing what they had to do......also noticed maldon have 9 in now, will be interesting to c how good these guys are, could be the surprise packets.

does anyone have any info on maldons recruits???

a couple of the trentham ones are reapplications of rejected ones Sherman.

Simo

[Sherman41]

a couple of the trentham ones are reapplications of rejected ones Sherman.

Simo

simo i am surprised how much attention to detail u take in discussion on this forum for a bloke, who used to play for maldon and now doesnt have much to do wiht the club??? r u purely just interested in the league in general???

and was wondering how u know adrian pilgrim??? does he work in the landscaping industry as well??:D :D :D

[SiMoSaYs]

I think you will find there are quite a few Ex-players on here, i am just interested in what happening around the league, like most are.

I also read other threads and have seen him mentioned elsewhere that he was orignally a Natte boy.:thumbsu:

Simo

[AC Rocket]

Harcourt grand final medalist Xavier Thompson has signed with Marong in the Loddon Valley.

[KingRich]

Got this from a Wedderburn bloke for Shamui and the Avoca boys regarding this Alexander Gordon-Cooke that is coming out:

"Started out as a CHB in a struglling Burn side in 2002. Then due to work commitments has played limited footy since then. Is a great tap ruckman in the reserves and filled the gap in the ones when needed.

Very Injury prone!

Not sure how strong the ruck department is in your league Rich but if he can train i'd say he would be a senior ruckman out there!"

So he sounds like he will be valuable. Ruck was an area that you needed to improve. No match winner but serviceable nonetheless.

[Sherman41]

I think you will find there are quite a few Ex-players on here, i am just interested in what happening around the league, like most are.

I also read other threads and have seen him mentioned elsewhere that he was orignally a Natte boy.:thumbsu:

Simo

haha u have an answer for everything dont ya!!!!!:D :D better not slip up one day though, cos ill be onto u like a fat kid on a cup cake!!!!:) :)

[KingRich]

:Spot On: Paying little money, Thread users just laugh at the person who states that. King take note also. Sherman you take a leaf out of this as well. (Talbot) Looks like Avoca sources might have adopted Talbots dribble from the past.:rolleyes:

Monty take a look at last years Senior Talbot side and tell me who go paid. For starters about 14-15 of the 22 have come through the juniors at the club. The majority of the rest such as Jay Cameron, Gavin Webber, Ben Heathcock etc have been at the club for many years. We have a very young side with plenty of local boys. No need for money there. Unless you can come to me with some proof I win and you lose.

[KingRich]

Interesting. Approximate Heights and type of players please King Rich.

Talbot have been training Tuesday nights with Natte so we've had a look at a few of their recruits. One new bigger player is their new assistant coach. Prob 6.3 ish and fairly athletic. Good hands, has played at a higher level and will go well. Another one they had who is close to over the line is prob the same height and very very athletic, moves well, like the look of him. With these 2 alone they will have got some more height.

They have picked up a couple from the Maryborough area also. I'm not gonna tread on any toes and name names on here.

[KingRich]

Harcourt grand final medalist Xavier Thompson has signed with Marong in the Loddon Valley.

Interesting.... Will Charlie go to?

[Montyposty]

Monty take a look at last years Senior Talbot side and tell me who go paid. For starters about 14-15 of the 22 have come through the juniors at the club. The majority of the rest such as Jay Cameron, Gavin Webber, Ben Heathcock etc have been at the club for many years. We have a very young side with plenty of local boys. No need for money there. Unless you can come to me with some proof I win and you lose.
Good Point,I wasn't talking last year though King. But previously there were some, on some good travel money, to come from Rat. Yes your club is on the Junior trail now, & it is a good thing but like people are saying you have to payout to get guy's this year they don't come for the love of the lovely Botters club. But I don't lose if you want to play games.:)

[KingRich]

Good Point,I wasn't talking last year though King. But previously there were some, on some good travel money, to come from Rat. Yes your club is on the Junior trail now, & it is a good thing but like people are saying you have to payout to get guy's this year they don't come for the love of the lovely Botters club. But I don't lose if you want to play games.:)

So by me saying that currently we dont pay out much you are now acknowledging that this is correct. That's all I was asking. I doubt we will be paying significantly more this year also. Most recruits will be coming coz they want to play under the coaches and with mates.

Enough about this anyway Monty..... Must be getting tiresome for people to read! Lets move on.

[Jock Clark 2]

Have u guys forwarded the 2007 coaching appointments to forumer cfscores
he's the guy who runs www.countryfootyscores.com (http://www.countryfootyscores.com) and he is trying v. hard to get his website updated with the latest coaching appointments
Also Kingrich if you log onto that website there may be a club guernsey or 2 left blank and you could tell cfscores the club colors he doesn't have
maybe the MCDFL is up to date on that score and perhaps it's only the LVFL and NCFL which needs 2007 club colors added.

[Jock Clark 2]

ALSO KR I had occasion to go to the Talbot market last month. We go regularly in the summer months.

Had a look at the Botters' ground. Had no idea you were like K Flat with a caravan park abutting the ground
What are the facilities like on match days I could swear we saw folks going in and out of the facilities we imagined would be change rooms on Talbot home match days
Looks like the ground advertising signs as well as the buildings could do with several coats of paint, for starters, to smarten the joint up a bit.

[Rojer_Ramjet]

but yes i agree there is no doubt he would get reasonable coin for his services.

Agreed! Would be on some mula at Avoca. Didn't go to Horsham for a pie and a coke.

[KingRich]

ALSO KR I had occasion to go to the Talbot market last month. We go regularly in the summer months.

Had a look at the Botters' ground. Had no idea you were like K Flat with a caravan park abutting the ground
What are the facilities like on match days I could swear we saw folks going in and out of the facilities we imagined would be change rooms on Talbot home match days
Looks like the ground advertising signs as well as the buildings could do with several coats of paint, for starters, to smarten the joint up a bit.

The position etc of the caravan park is not ideal but provides a valuable income to the club. We are looking at ways to expand and provide a suitable facility for the town but also ensuring we maintain the income.

There are a few working bee like days that have been planned which will be happening before the season starts to smarten up the place as the ground and surrounds has been neglected of late you are right Jock.

Our rooms etc are fine and the visitors rooms are probably the best in the comp. The Cricketers also use the rooms on Summer weekends and any number of committee persons etc could have been down there in and out of the rooms. No idea mate.

[Shamui]

The position etc of the caravan park is not ideal but provides a valuable income to the club. We are looking at ways to expand and provide a suitable facility for the town but also ensuring we maintain the income.

There are a few working bee like days that have been planned which will be happening before the season starts to smarten up the place as the ground and surrounds has been neglected of late you are right Jock.

Our rooms etc are fine and the visitors rooms are probably the best in the comp. The Cricketers also use the rooms on Summer weekends and any number of committee persons etc could have been down there in and out of the rooms. No idea mate.

Hey Rich, any chance you could do me a favour and get someone to fill in the hole behind the goals at the town end? I rolled my ankle in it last season and spent the rest of the day watching from the bench, probably the main reason you blokes beat us that day :D :D

[KingRich]

Hey Rich, any chance you could do me a favour and get someone to fill in the hole behind the goals at the town end? I rolled my ankle in it last season and spent the rest of the day watching from the bench, probably the main reason you blokes beat us that day :D :D

Haha I actually remember you hobbling around the boundary line quite clearly Shamui!

Perhaps if you stayed within the playing arena this wouldn't be a problem?? LOL

I think there is a sewerage pipe up there or something. It has been there as long as I can remember anyway and many ankles have been rolled there at training.

[Sherman41]

Haha I actually remember you hobbling around the boundary line quite clearly Shamui!

Perhaps if you stayed within the playing arena this wouldn't be a problem?? LOL

I think there is a sewerage pipe up there or something. It has been there as long as I can remember anyway and many ankles have been rolled there at training.

basically what we are saying it is all part of our plans to take down oposition teams...lol:) :) , im trying to figure out who you are shamui but cant remember that happening.

[KingRich]

Any practice matches lined up as yet for this year?

I know Brook are playing Wedderburn at Brook in one....

No idea who we are playing...... We played Moyston-Willaura and Dunolly last year and those 2 games were, for want of a better word, a bit of a joke.

[Thoroughbred]

Any practice matches lined up as yet for this year?

I know Brook are playing Wedderburn at Brook in one....

No idea who we are playing...... We played Moyston-Willaura and Dunolly last year and those 2 games were, for want of a better word, a bit of a joke.

I thought you guys might tee up a practice match against Natte seeing you train together.

[KingRich]

I thought you guys might tee up a practice match against Natte seeing you train together.

Dont think its been discussed. Pretty sure Natte's are set anyway.

[Sherman41]

Dont think its been discussed. Pretty sure Natte's are set anyway.


arnt natte playing in the night series, according to the lpfl forum. or were they just playing a section c amoms team..

[Thoroughbred]

arnt natte playing in the night series, according to the lpfl forum. or were they just playing a section c amoms team..

The night series is a shocker. Waste of time.

[Sherman41]

The night series is a shocker. Waste of time.

surely it cant be that bad though, i mean u get a decent hit out dont ya, and there is nothing like match practice

[Shamui]

Any practice matches lined up as yet for this year?

I know Brook are playing Wedderburn at Brook in one....

No idea who we are playing...... We played Moyston-Willaura and Dunolly last year and those 2 games were, for want of a better word, a bit of a joke.

I believe we are playing Moyston-Willaura late next month. I think that will be our only hit out aside from 3 intra-club games.

[Don't Argue]

surely it cant be that bad though, i mean u get a decent hit out dont ya, and there is nothing like match practice

I'm with Thoroughbred here.

Think of it this way. There are 8 weeks to go until the season. We are training Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights.

If we pull a Tuesday night match it would probably mean that we lose both Monday and Tuesday sessions. With 8 weeks to go, that is an unacceptable loss of training time.

If we were to play a Saturday game, we could move our Friday session to Thursday and have 3 training sessions in the week and still get the practice match in.

I think a team should dictate when they play their practice matches. You could screw 2 weeks of training up for a couple of low intesity matches.

[Don't Argue]

arnt natte playing in the night series, according to the lpfl forum. or were they just playing a section c amoms team..

Can confirm a C section amatuers team Rupertswood is the first practice match.

Not sure about the night series though.

[Sockit151]

I'm with Thoroughbred here.

Think of it this way. There are 8 weeks to go until the season. We are training Monday, Tuesday and Friday nights.

If we pull a Tuesday night match it would probably mean that we lose both Monday and Tuesday sessions. With 8 weeks to go, that is an unacceptable loss of training time.

If we were to play a Saturday game, we could move our Friday session to Thursday and have 3 training sessions in the week and still get the practice match in.

I think a team should dictate when they play their practice matches. You could screw 2 weeks of training up for a couple of low intesity matches.
If its such a low intensity match, what's stopping you from training on the monday??

[Don't Argue]

If its such a low intensity match, what's stopping you from training on the monday??

Maybe low intensity was the wrong term. But I feel the night series matches lack the seriousness of a real game. People seem to roll up 5 minutes before the game as they finish work late and etc. Where as on a Saturday, people turn up early, do a proper warm up and treat it with some respect.

[Shamui]

If its such a low intensity match, what's stopping you from training on the monday??

Perhaps the Lightning premiership, similar to what the BFL run, would be a good replacement to the current night series set up. Have all the games on a Saturday maybe with the grand final to be decided under lights that night. That way there is no interruption to a teams training regime during the week

[SiMoSaYs]

Will clash with guy's playing cricket though.....

Simo

[Sherman41]

If its such a low intensity match, what's stopping you from training on the monday??

yeah thats prob a fair point,could do a basic skills session on the monday or something, and i dont think u can compare the gains you get out of playing a game of football to training.

after all you look at the afl clubs and so forth and all the intraclub games they play etc etc, it's important to have a few runs i believe b4 season starts

[KingRich]

Will Princes Park even be able to hold the Night Series this year? I'd prefer to play 1-2 full hit outs on a Saturday for no real reason expect personal preference. Practice Matches in country footy are a little overated IMO. No one takes them seriously, coaches just want to take a look at their players to make first round selections easier. Plus with hard grounds etc no coaches want to put their players through too much too early anyway.

[Don't Argue]

after all you look at the afl clubs and so forth and all the intraclub games they play etc etc, it's important to have a few runs i believe b4 season starts

Yeah but they can plan their intraclub and the majority of the practice matches to take place at a day and time that suits them.

We've got guys coming from Ballarat, Melbourne and etc. If they have to make a 6pm game on a Tuesday, many would have to take the arvo off work.

A Saturday game works much better for our team.

[Shamui]

Yeah but they can plan their intraclub and the majority of the practice matches to take place at a day and time that suits them.

We've got guys coming from Ballarat, Melbourne and etc. If they have to make a 6pm game on a Tuesday, many would have to take the arvo off work.

A Saturday game works much better for our team.

IMO it is important to have a mixture of full hit outs and intra-club games. Ideally you'd want to have the intra-club games first so coaches have the ability to move players around at will and get an idea of who plays well where. Coaches also have the opportunity to practice specific set plays in a game situation by having the ability to stop play and explain what is working/not working. A full practice match after that would give the team the chance to fine tune leading up to the first H&A game.

[roofan]

Travis Nolan from C/creek....whats his story? How's he go?

[KingRich]

Travis Nolan from C/creek....whats his story? How's he go?

No idea Roo Fan. A couple of the Bendigo posters may be able to shed some light but they didn't have too many good players last year so there is a high likelihood he is not super, I may be wrong though.

[G-Mo77]

Travis Nolan from C/creek....whats his story? How's he go?

Seen him a couple of times when I went over and watched, he's fairly tall but pretty lean guy who played mostly as a Ruck at Creek. Not sure how he will go in a better league.

Clint McLeod has also jumped off Creek and put in a transfer to Maldon.

Both Maldon and Trentham are doing a hell of a lot of work this off-season.

[Sherman41]

Yeah but they can plan their intraclub and the majority of the practice matches to take place at a day and time that suits them.

We've got guys coming from Ballarat, Melbourne and etc. If they have to make a 6pm game on a Tuesday, many would have to take the arvo off work.

A Saturday game works much better for our team.

yeah thats a fair point, no doubt it is much easier on a saturday, but the prob is ppl will always have things on, and be unable to attend certain times anyway.

i suppose you just have to find a balance and a program that suits you and your club best........ doesn'T ballarat have a night series??? or is that just for the BFL clubs.

[wonker]

Can anyone tell me about the appeals process if a player has a clearance/s rejected?
Does a player have to put in a certain number of clearances before they can appeal a club's decision?
How and to who is the appeal lodged?
Is there a deposit reqired when an appeal is lodged?
Where is an appeal held?
What people make up the appeals board?
Any other info you may feel is relevent...........

[AC Rocket]

Interesting.... Will Charlie go to?

Not sure, he is still overseas.

[Don't Argue]

Can anyone tell me about the appeals process if a player has a clearance/s rejected?
Does a player have to put in a certain number of clearances before they can appeal a club's decision?
How and to who is the appeal lodged?
Is there a deposit reqired when an appeal is lodged?
Where is an appeal held?
What people make up the appeals board?
Any other info you may feel is relevent...........

Once a clearance has been knocked back 3 times you go to appeals. All you do is call the clearance secretary of your league and they'll take care of it. I think it's $500 for appeals. Loser pays, winner keeps their money.

Any team trying to hold a player will lose unless that player has a financial obligation to the club (money or a jumper) or they have signed a contract. You cannot stop a player from leaving unless one of the above reasons is applicable.

My info could be wrong, so to find an accurate response you should try the clearance secretary listed on the mcdfl website. They will give you all you need to know.

[Don't Argue]

doesn'T ballarat have a night series??? or is that just for the BFL clubs.

Ballarat has a lightning premiership for the Ballarat teams.

Maryborough is hosting a Bendigo League Lightning premiership at Princes Park and Rovers.

Learmonth and Maryborough are the 2 series tailored for the minor league teams.

[KingRich]

Newstead will more than likely lose Ian Garsed who has moved to Melbourne this year, along with Danny Christmas who is confirmed as leaving.

Ramsey to stay apparently.

[Sherman41]

Newstead will more than likely lose Ian Garsed who has moved to Melbourne this year, along with Danny Christmas who is confirmed as leaving.

Ramsey to stay apparently.

it's amazing the things you find out when your on the gas isnt it king rich!!!!, dare say most of what gets posted on here is as a result of a few beers with certain individuals.

[KingRich]

it's amazing the things you find out when your on the gas isnt it king rich!!!!, dare say most of what gets posted on here is as a result of a few beers with certain individuals.

My word Sherman. Blokes are generally quite forthcoming with information when they are charged up.

Another interesting point of note that I have heard around the traps of late is that the league will be voting next meeting as to whether the Senior Games will be shortened. At the moment we play 25 minutes plus time on and they are looking at changing it to 20 plus time on to be in line with the AFL. I dont think its such a bad idea as some senior games seem to drag on forever.

[KingRich]

Talbot had a couple of signings at training the other night. Coach Wills obviously finally got around to putting pen to paper and young Darren Hansen who spent a year playing 18s at Maryborough. Didn't get many opportunities in there and I reckon with some confidence will be a handy depth senior player and in years to come should go alright. Always good to get boys back that played juniors at the club.

A couple more signings have occurred but there is going to be a delay in submitting those for various reasons.

[Sherman41]

i think that rule change in relation to the time will be a good one rich, as u mentioned some games can seem to drag on a bit, especially for teams coping a hiding as quarters can go upto 30 min each.

[KingRich]

Got a chance to stop by at Carisbrooks ground yesterday arvo and it is looking very nice. Some patchy areas on the boundary line but generally it is green and lush. No problems there at all. Be nice to train on!

[Sherman41]

Got a chance to stop by at Carisbrooks ground yesterday arvo and it is looking very nice. Some patchy areas on the boundary line but generally it is green and lush. No problems there at all. Be nice to train on!


i hear maryborough got a terential down poor last night!!!!!!, that rain surely must be good for the grounds and should soften them up/green them up a little. i am persuming that the surrounding districs got it aswell????
i know in ballarat we had a bit of rain but from all reports no where near maryborough;s down poor.

[KingRich]

The clouds sort of went around Talbot so think Maryborough copped the brunt of that. Talbot got a decent shower still though but nothing major. Apparently the ANZ bank roof caved in so it must have been pretty heavy in the Burra! Ground at Talbot was still wet this morning so it would have been a valuable shower for the oval.

[Sherman41]

The clouds sort of went around Talbot so think Maryborough copped the brunt of that. Talbot got a decent shower still though but nothing major. Apparently the ANZ bank roof caved in so it must have been pretty heavy in the Burra! Ground at Talbot was still wet this morning so it would have been a valuable shower for the oval.

yeah i was informed that ppl were basically rained in, the roads were flooded and the drain at princess park was flooded with water only inches from the top..... well apparently anyway ....that may be over exagerating but if true definately one hell of a down poor.

just need a couple of follow up rains now

[Jock Clark 2]

AND just to think radio blokes tonite reported from Mighty Max Martin that quite a few MCDFL grounds struggling.
Princes Park was one oval quoted as being only fair. Maybe that rain Shermo and Co. have mentioned came after Max spoke to Bgo radio grounds reporter.
Surely Harcourt would be tip-top after a huge deluge just a few days back.

[KingRich]

AND just to think radio blokes tonite reported from Mighty Max Martin that quite a few MCDFL grounds struggling.
Princes Park was one oval quoted as being only fair. Maybe that rain Shermo and Co. have mentioned came after Max spoke to Bgo radio grounds reporter.
Surely Harcourt would be tip-top after a huge deluge just a few days back.

Princes Park is still in just average condition Jock so Maxy probably not too far off the mark. Needs a few more showers to get it into shape. That rain will help. About half the grounds in the MCDFL are good to go at this stage with most others tipped to be right come round 1 with bore water and hopefully a few more showers.

[fifth quarter]

C in 2day's Ben. Addy, Rich, that central goldfields shire head honcho is saying princes park really needed that wed. nite rain
he reckons the surface is reasonable, and thats about the best he sed for it
jubilee oval still hard and below par the honcho mentioned
radio blokes sed last nite newstead pretty average but talbot not so bad

[Thoroughbred]

This talk of the grounds/rain is getting boring to say the very least. Are we that **********ing soft that we only play on lush grounds? I'm pretty sure our fathers and grandfathers played on worse.

It's time to harden the ********** up and concetrate on the things we really want to hear about.

1. Recruits
2. Fall outs at clubs
3. Bull$hit rumours that start at the Flag at 2am on a Sunday morning.

The grounds are hard but in my opinion they are no worse than in recent years. Granted Princes Park and Rovers are worse than previous years but half the $hitty grounds around this region almost died and dried out every year. This year won't be any different to last year.

Let's not focus on the negative in here as it is boring me to freakin tears.

[AC Rocket]

This talk of the grounds/rain is getting boring to say the very least. Are we that **********ing soft that we only play on lush grounds? I'm pretty sure our fathers and grandfathers played on worse.

It's time to harden the ********** up and concetrate on the things we really want to hear about.

1. Recruits
2. Fall outs at clubs
3. Bull$hit rumours that start at the Flag at 2am on a Sunday morning.

The grounds are hard but in my opinion they are no worse than in recent years. Granted Princes Park and Rovers are worse than previous years but half the $hitty grounds around this region almost died and dried out every year. This year won't be any different to last year.

Let's not focus on the negative in here as it is boring me to freakin tears.


It will bore you more Thoroughbred when you are standing around on Saturday not being able to play football - or playing 20 minute halves so grounds can be shared. The water situation is the worst it has ever been and rain is the only saving grace.

It's all well and good to use recycled water, but when people put in greywater systems, tanks etc. It doesn't leave much to run back down the pipes and then onto the oval, hence Princes Park's average condition.

It's a big issue and warrants discussion in my opinion.

[Shamui]

Rich/Sherman, How much longer will you blokes and Natte keep training together? Any further news on the recruiting front?

[Shamui]

Oh yeah, forgot to add that the kennel is in tip top condition. Lush green coverage over most of the ground. A little rough in patches around the boundary but all in all should be good to go come round 1.

[Thoroughbred]

It will bore you more Thoroughbred when you are standing around on Saturday not being able to play football - or playing 20 minute halves so grounds can be shared. The water situation is the worst it has ever been and rain is the only saving grace.

It's all well and good to use recycled water, but when people put in greywater systems, tanks etc. It doesn't leave much to run back down the pipes and then onto the oval, hence Princes Park's average condition.

It's a big issue and warrants discussion in my opinion.

You're right. Talking about it will make it rain or one of us in here might come up with a new water management system so that we can all play footy.

[Thoroughbred]

Rich/Sherman, How much longer will you blokes and Natte keep training together? Any further news on the recruiting front?

The rumour is that David Forde has stayed at Bushy after attempts by Natte to recruit him.

[Sherman41]

Rich/Sherman, How much longer will you blokes and Natte keep training together? Any further news on the recruiting front?

i think tue night was the last official session, as talbot goes back to tue /thu of next week, although natte have left the door open for anyone to train with them if unable to make it to talbot..

not alot more news on the recruitment front shamui, although there was a couple of younger doggies running around at training tue night..pretty sure they were just in it for the run though...have heard news of some more signings at talbot or suspected signings but they are not open for discussion as of yet on the forum.

[Iron Beast]

The rumour is that David Forde has stayed at Bushy after attempts by Natte to recruit him.

Ha. Like he'd ever leave.

Too many mates at Bushy.

He'd fit into the mix well at Natte.

[ballsandbumpers]

hey guyz was just looking around the League and was wondering hows things going?

i see there a few players leaving Creek such as Travis Nolan to Kangaroo Flat ,Clinton Mcleod to maldon.

that would hurt creek abit to lose such players as them if i can remember back watching Creek V carisbrook at carisbrook in 05 in the rain and mud they both topped off a great game togather clearly outta there hole side despite the result been 231 to 30.

anyone heard much more about the two ( Trav and Clinton ) and how there going? and whats there story?

also does anyone remember them?

[KingRich]

Rich/Sherman, How much longer will you blokes and Natte keep training together? Any further news on the recruiting front?

Yeah I think there will be one more night this Tuesday but then Talbot moves back to Tuesday and Thursday at Talbot so that will be the end of that. However it allows Ballarat guys an alternative run if they cant make it up and has been good to mix with another club I think. A very valuable exercise IMO.

Spoke to a Harcourt person in Bendigo this week and contrary to what was reported earlier in this thread, they believe that Michael? Blake will be staying at Harcourt. They were not aware of anyone leaving at this stage.

In responce to Thoroughbred etc, whilst Talbots oval is currently not yet playable it always comes up each year and we have a water supply which will be fully utilised about a month out before the season to get it right. I dont think MCDFL is in as much trouble as Bendigo etc to be honest.

[KingRich]

The rumour is that David Forde has stayed at Bushy after attempts by Natte to recruit him.

I think Natte were fairly confident on him and couple of other Bushy boys.

[KingRich]

Talbot should have a few more clearances go in this week. Some good some average players in there but they all help.

[Iron Beast]

I think Natte were fairly confident on him and couple of other Bushy boys.

Some people just need their egos massaged. I don't think David Forde would leave Bushy this late in his career, but probably likes to feel wanted.