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learmonth
23 Mar 2007, 12:48
If true about Gilbert, who are the likelyoptions to coach them then?
This is massive blow because Bunninyong were looking reasonable this year weren't they?
Hepburn has signed star Darley and inter-league footballer Lee Cox. Very mobile CHF/CHB.. Only young but has a great pair of hands.. MAssive signing for them.
Bernie Q
23 Mar 2007, 13:02
Hepburn has signed star Darley and inter-league footballer Lee Cox. Very mobile CHF/CHB.. Only young but has a great pair of hands.. MAssive signing for them.
Any more news on who Ballan have recruited, heard the whispers early on, but has all gone quiet, is the big Tongan still there, saw him last year, quality player, also read recently that the bore has been started, any changes to the ground surface as yet.
Don't Argue
23 Mar 2007, 13:11
Coony is not on $300 & to believe Hill would be offered the ridiculas amount posted on here $22,000 is proof that most of you have no idea what it takes to run a footy club. Closer to the truth would be about $150 & $350 i've been told & my source is fairly reliable. I know coony & have met hilly a couple of times & neither one would play against clunes in my opinion. After watching a mate play a few games at natte last year i spoke to a former clunes player who won some senior b&f's earlier in his career, he returned a couple of years ago to finish his career at clunes as asst coach but had different ideas than the coach. Instead of sorting the problems out the commitee asked him to leave the club. I know this is only one side of the story but if you want to bring up loyalty it works both ways. Lay off coony he'll be back at clunes soon or later
Natte spoke with Coony and i know for a fact he was wanting $250 + incentives minimum which we couldn't offer due to the sort of player he is and our limited budget. As for Hilly he wouldn't be on anything near $350. Once again Natte spoke with Hilly last year and roumer was if we couldn't offer him above $500 then we shouldn't bother... Also due to finacial restraints we didn't make him an offer.
The GF is played at the Northern Oval to attract a bigger crowd & also coz it's to hard to police all the tight arses jumping the fence at Learmonth.
I pesronally would like to see it played at Gordon.[/quote]
The rumour was the guys resposible for cleaning up after grand final have made a big push to have grand final relocated to Gordon, due to the fact it would be easier to clean up, something about sweeping rubbish from the grand stand side to the outer wing, apparently its a lot more efficient to sweep rubbish down hill.
Looks like it will be knocked back, apparently it clashes with the Gordon boys footy trip to Vegas they have booked.
Harry HP
23 Mar 2007, 13:34
Hepburn has signed star Darley and inter-league footballer Lee Cox. Very mobile CHF/CHB.. Only young but has a great pair of hands.. MAssive signing for them.
In my opinion, at this point of the season, Hepburn are definately the ones to beat. Lee Cox is a huge signing. Saw him play a few years back when he was only young, and he was super quick and a great mark. Also have signed a lot from out of town again. Hepburn have lost a few, but there gains by far outweigh there losses. Hepburn are looking the goods.
Velvetsledgehammer
23 Mar 2007, 13:37
[The rumour was the guys resposible for cleaning up after grand final have made a big push to have grand final relocated to Gordon, due to the fact it would be easier to clean up, something about sweeping rubbish from the grand stand side to the outer wing, apparently its a lot more efficient to sweep rubbish down hill.
Looks like it will be knocked back, apparently it clashes with the Gordon boys footy trip to Vegas they have booked.[/quote]
Had a frothie with Joey Gilbert the other night, and he will play this season and will be as hard at it as ever. Just stepping back from the coaching for personal reasons, no dramas at the club or anything like that.
Grand Final at Gordon would be good, forgetting the ordinary surface, the small ground, surrounded by the trees would be good atmosphere.....and the bar would be well stocked! Whisper is 24 Gordon players have already signed for the footy trip to Vegas......only 16 have signed to play senior footy though.
Velvetsledgehammer
23 Mar 2007, 14:10
[quote=tud34;7010405]
Tud - I notice on the clearance list that Gordon have signed Steve McCulloch from Lakers. Big signing if you can pull that one off?
Natte spoke with Coony and i know for a fact he was wanting $250 + incentives minimum which we couldn't offer due to the sort of player he is and our limited budget. As for Hilly he wouldn't be on anything near $350. Once again Natte spoke with Hilly last year and roumer was if we couldn't offer him above $500 then we shouldn't bother... Also due to finacial restraints we didn't make him an offer.
Who does Natte spend its $40000 per year budget on then Don't Argue?
[quote=tud34;7010405]
Tud - I notice on the clearance list that Gordon have signed Steve McCulloch from Lakers. Big signing if you can pull that one off?
Yeah, Steve's brother Chopper played for the Eagles a few years back, so he is known around the club and looking good on the track.
You would've played with Chopper at some stage of your career wouldnt you Velvet?
Vineyard
23 Mar 2007, 15:11
Hepburn has signed star Darley and inter-league footballer Lee Cox. Very mobile CHF/CHB.. Only young but has a great pair of hands.. MAssive signing for them.
could be a very messy clearance
Don't Argue
23 Mar 2007, 15:20
Who does Natte spend its $40000 per year budget on then Don't Argue?
Anyone involved in the lexton plains know natte doesn't through the cash out. The figures and its a lot closer to $30,000 inc coach and incentives which is a very good amount to be spending considering our tough geographic location making recruiting difficult, making the playing list that we have managed to sercure even more impressive.
Whats Avoca spending this year wonker, i'm sure a lot more then us...
Harry HP
23 Mar 2007, 16:36
Anyone involved in the lexton plains know natte doesn't through the cash out. The figures and its a lot closer to $30,000 inc coach and incentives which is a very good amount to be spending considering our tough geographic location making recruiting difficult, making the playing list that we have managed to sercure even more impressive.
Whats Avoca spending this year wonker, i'm sure a lot more then us...
Last time i checked this was a Central Highlands thread. Not a Lexton Plains thread.
Hampton Hammer
23 Mar 2007, 17:31
[The rumour was the guys resposible for cleaning up after grand final have made a big push to have grand final relocated to Gordon, due to the fact it would be easier to clean up, something about sweeping rubbish from the grand stand side to the outer wing, apparently its a lot more efficient to sweep rubbish down hill.
Looks like it will be knocked back, apparently it clashes with the Gordon boys footy trip to Vegas they have booked.
Had a frothie with Joey Gilbert the other night, and he will play this season and will be as hard at it as ever. Just stepping back from the coaching for personal reasons, no dramas at the club or anything like that.
Grand Final at Gordon would be good, forgetting the ordinary surface, the small ground, surrounded by the trees would be good atmosphere.....and the bar would be well stocked! Whisper is 24 Gordon players have already signed for the footy trip to Vegas......only 16 have signed to play senior footy though.[/quote]
Sad but most probably true! :confused:
Barnestoneworth
23 Mar 2007, 17:31
Learmonth have just received a $70k grant to put a fence around its ground to try and enhance the CHFL grand final back. Would be a better option then the Northern oval, as I dont think I have seen a decent game at that ground and never any atmosphere.
Bigger crowds, yes, but im sure if the CHFL put on buses for people to travel out, and without people being able to get in for free, the gate would be pretty similar.
Laearmonth is the home of Central Highlands and thats where the GF should be played.
There should also be a 1/2 time sprint, or super Kick contest, the league needs to get with the times and start marketing different activities to attract people.
As with Joey Gilbert, he has stated personell reasons, and I have heard my fair bit of rumors, but will not elaborate, as it has nothing to do with footy, and should be left alone.
Home of the chfl a. How do you work that out mate. Great ground yes and any club would be happy to call their home ground but fact is more people will go to north because they can get full of soup and not worry about how they get home. No need to worry about crap like 1/2 time sprints to attract people they go to north anyway and the kids can have a kick on the ground at half time. I think you might be the one who should get with the times, grannys have never been better since they went to nth. Learmonth no more home to chfl than dunnstown Springbank Bunga or any other ground for that matter. Where would you play it if your mob made the final?
Home of the chfl a. How do you work that out mate. Great ground yes and any club would be happy to call their home ground but fact is more people will go to north because they can get full of soup and not worry about how they get home. No need to worry about crap like 1/2 time sprints to attract people they go to north anyway and the kids can have a kick on the ground at half time. I think you might be the one who should get with the times, grannys have never been better since they went to nth. Learmonth no more home to chfl than dunnstown Springbank Bunga or any other ground for that matter. Where would you play it if your mob made the final?
I have played on both grounds in Grand Finals and they are both great grounds to play on. I do prefer the Granny at North however as it is a completly neutral ground for all sides. Learmonth is good, but if a Learmonth side makes the granny then they have a distinct advantage there.
The rooms are another factor. Learmonth Visitors rooms arnt great as opposed to the North rooms where sides can do a complete warmup including ball work in the rooms prior to the game.
I think being able to play on an oval like north is something a lot of players dont get the opportunity to do (especially juniors) which is another tick in North's box.
Another option is for the grand final to be moved to the Eastern oval. I have played on that ground also and it is fantastic to play on.
napisan
23 Mar 2007, 23:05
I have played on both grounds in Grand Finals and they are both great grounds to play on. I do prefer the Granny at North however as it is a completly neutral ground for all sides. Learmonth is good, but if a Learmonth side makes the granny then they have a distinct advantage there.
The rooms are another factor. Learmonth Visitors rooms arnt great as opposed to the North rooms where sides can do a complete warmup including ball work in the rooms prior to the game.
I think being able to play on an oval like north is something a lot of players dont get the opportunity to do (especially juniors) which is another tick in North's box.
Another option is for the grand final to be moved to the Eastern oval. I have played on that ground also and it is fantastic to play on.
alright enough of the grounds bear. What we all wanna know is will Stuey Miller crack it for a game in the ones this year? will Ludders have the two's firing on all cylinders? And where can I book my ticket on the Las Vegas footy trip?
dforddoggies
25 Mar 2007, 12:52
word has is shane robbo put the hard word on a few hepburn 18-22 yr olds after a big speed splurge over the pre season, no use having big coin signings like lee cox if the scarely existant local talent isnt taking things seriously
KingRich
25 Mar 2007, 18:50
In refrence to the untruths appearing on this website, the C.F.N.C. would ask all users to source facts before making statments. In reference to the 2006 senior coach Eamon Johnson,Eamon was always 100% supported by the president and board for the entire 06 season. In reference to "backstabbing" I could not count the times I defended his position to people outside our club after heavy losses. As for clearences, what club clears thier core group of senior players on the first applications? The C.F.N.C. had to push Lake Wendouree to the V.C.F.L. appeals board last year to gain the services of Les Hughes, so we know the other side of the coin as well. As for myself as club president, "unprofessional, uneducated and not supportive". I find that to be an almost laughable comment considering some of the postings I have read on this site.It is border line slander. The old saying goes "FACT BEFORE FICTION". Time to grow up boys and concentrate on the real issues. Anyone interested in the facts can contact me personally on 0418501243, Jarrod New, President Creswick Football Netball Club
Your honesty is admirable but I think you are opening yourself up a bit much here mate!
In refrence to the untruths appearing on this website, the C.F.N.C. would ask all users to source facts before making statments. In reference to the 2006 senior coach Eamon Johnson,Eamon was always 100% supported by the president and board for the entire 06 season. In reference to "backstabbing" I could not count the times I defended his position to people outside our club after heavy losses. As for clearences, what club clears thier core group of senior players on the first applications? The C.F.N.C. had to push Lake Wendouree to the V.C.F.L. appeals board last year to gain the services of Les Hughes, so we know the other side of the coin as well. As for myself as club president, "unprofessional, uneducated and not supportive". I find that to be an almost laughable comment considering some of the postings I have read on this site.It is border line slander. The old saying goes "FACT BEFORE FICTION". Time to grow up boys and concentrate on the real issues. Anyone interested in the facts can contact me personally on 0418501243, Jarrod New, President Creswick Football Netball Club
Great post Jarrod. I have watched the content of this thread deteriorate over the last 6 or so months with more and more personal attacks and a hell of a lot of them seem to come from learmonth. He constantly tells us how professional he is yet spends a lot of time hurling insults at players and officials from other clubs. If that is professional conduct from a senior coach I would hate to see what his idea of unprofessional is. I find it astonishing that the committee at the Learmonth football club have not put a stop to his rubbish on here a long time ago. As the saying goes, you reap what you sow and it shouldn't surprise anyone if his incessant mud throwing comes back to bite him.
Jarrod, take solace in the fact that at least you have 1 CHFL flag hanging in your clubrooms. 1 more than Learmonth. No doubt I will be the next one to cop a spray of insults from the 'professional' Learmonth coach.
patty O'furnicha
26 Mar 2007, 09:27
Just wondering if Gordon played their full strength side on the weekend or whether they had key players out, Didn't have to many big blokes, Ruckman was handy and there was a couple of young wingman/flanker types who will be very good players also.
Went down to Old Westbourne by about 6 goals in the end.
Mobbenfuhrer
26 Mar 2007, 10:37
Great post Jarrod. I have watched the content of this thread deteriorate over the last 6 or so months with more and more personal attacks and a hell of a lot of them seem to come from learmonth. He constantly tells us how professional he is yet spends a lot of time hurling insults at players and officials from other clubs. If that is professional conduct from a senior coach I would hate to see what his idea of unprofessional is. I find it astonishing that the committee at the Learmonth football club have not put a stop to his rubbish on here a long time ago. As the saying goes, you reap what you sow and it shouldn't surprise anyone if his incessant mud throwing comes back to bite him.
Jarrod, take solace in the fact that at least you have 1 CHFL flag hanging in your clubrooms. 1 more than Learmonth. No doubt I will be the next one to cop a spray of insults from the 'professional' Learmonth coach.
If you wish to utilise the 'report post' function when you see something that seems out of bounds, you may be able to manage your astonishment level better! ;)
A reminder to all who post here that you are to play the ball and not the man. Do not make attacks on the character of players or even other users on this forum. When it comes to allegations, I apply a 'prove or remove' principle.
Play on ...
alright enough of the grounds bear. What we all wanna know is will Stuey Miller crack it for a game in the ones this year? will Ludders have the two's firing on all cylinders? And where can I book my ticket on the Las Vegas footy trip?
Disco Stu played ones in the practice match on saturday and kicked 2 from a forward pocket. His direct opponant that played on him was last seen hanging up the boots on a hook in the chance rooms vowing never to play football again.
The 2nds got a bit of a touch up but were very undermanned with 6-8 of the better seconds players unavailable to play.
patty O'furnicha
26 Mar 2007, 15:50
How did the reigning premiers go in their practice match on the weekend, and more importantly how did the bigman/kankles/Ro Brown go at his new club?
Bend it
27 Mar 2007, 14:33
How did the reigning premiers go in their practice match on the weekend, and more importantly how did the bigman/kankles/Ro Brown go at his new club?
Heard from a friend of his that the coach told him he was in the best four on the ground, big things must now be expected of the BIG SHOW!
Can anyone confirm, if he still dry reaches before he runs out to play?
Gruss Monkey
27 Mar 2007, 16:02
Can anyone confirm, if he still dry reaches before he runs out to play?
Yes...he has tried to train himself to resist the gag reflex but still has the issue.
Off Season
27 Mar 2007, 16:03
As stated Learmonth play Kerang this weekend at Kerang followed by a footy camp next week from Fri-Sunday. Have massive numbers at the club at the moment with 56 on the track last night and 74 Registered for season 2007. At this current stage no massive signings, but ar still in negotiations with a few players.
How did learmonth go on the wknd? Any truth that Veldhuis has a grade three heartstring and won't be seen until mid way of the season?
Joey Scarbury
27 Mar 2007, 16:14
How did learmonth go on the wknd? Any truth that Veldhuis has a grade three heartstring and won't be seen until mid way of the season?
I'm pretty sure i seen him playing Basketball Last night......So i wouldn't think so, but i could be wrong.
F00TY2007
27 Mar 2007, 16:44
How did learmonth go on the wknd? Any truth that Veldhuis has a grade three heartstring and won't be seen until mid way of the season?
LEARMONTH, you have been a bit quiet this week. how did your match go on the weekend? Not as much to boast about as you hoped?
roaring tiger
27 Mar 2007, 17:05
LEARMONTH, you have been a bit quiet this week. how did your match go on the weekend? Not as much to boast about as you hoped?
I heard they went down by 5 goals. Kerang had most of there darwin recruits not playing while learmonth had about 10-12 senior players out. All in all it was a good hit out for them my source said.
learmonth
27 Mar 2007, 17:05
LEARMONTH, you have been a bit quiet this week. how did your match go on the weekend? Not as much to boast about as you hoped?
We played Kerang and got beat by 5 goals up there. They came runner up to Balranald last year by 2 points in the Central Murry Football league. Spoke to their coach Brent Forsyth, and he said they paid 150k last season, and thats were brendan Shepherd played last year. They said if he had played in the GF they would have won. Kerang have lost 5-6 keys from last season but Learmonth were without Madigan, Veldhuis, Gudgeon, Sachse, S. Powell, Kline, Farrell, S Rogan, J Sobey, P McGuigan who are all just about walk up starts in our senior side. Was happy with the work rate, but our turnovers hurt us BIG time, and for our 1st hit out the boys can only improve,
The two's got home by seven points with a probably the same amount out, so as a coach, the result counts for nothing, but u look at the processes that will make u a good side, and I was happy with the game plan which was implemented.
We played Kerang and got beat by 5 goals up there. They came runner up to Balranald last year by 2 points in the Central Murry Football league. Spoke to their coach Brent Forsyth, and he said they paid 150k last season, and thats were brendan Shepherd played last year. They said if he had played in the GF they would have won. Kerang have lost 5-6 keys from last season but Learmonth were without Madigan, Veldhuis, Gudgeon, Sachse, S. Powell, Kline, Farrell, S Rogan, J Sobey, P McGuigan who are all just about walk up starts in our senior side. Was happy with the work rate, but our turnovers hurt us BIG time, and for our 1st hit out the boys can only improve,
The two's got home by seven points with a probably the same amount out, so as a coach, the result counts for nothing, but u look at the processes that will make u a good side, and I was happy with the game plan which was implemented.
Will madigan play this year Learmonth?
learmonth
27 Mar 2007, 17:51
Will madigan play this year Learmonth?
Not until later in the year. He knows his body best, and hopefully he will be able to play 8-10 games later in the year.
Off Season
28 Mar 2007, 15:36
Does anyone know what league Lismore-Derrinallum play in? Word has it that Clunes have a practice match against them this Saturday.
Waubra is playing a practice match this Sat 31st March. They are using the Avoca oval which is in good condition. Does anyone know who they are playing?
Old School Biff
28 Mar 2007, 15:48
Does anyone know what league Lismore-Derrinallum play in? Word has it that Clunes have a practice match against them this Saturday.
They are in the Mininera & District League.
Old School Biff
28 Mar 2007, 15:51
We played Kerang and got beat by 5 goals up there. They came runner up to Balranald last year by 2 points in the Central Murry Football league. Spoke to their coach Brent Forsyth, and he said they paid 150k last season, and thats were brendan Shepherd played last year. They said if he had played in the GF they would have won. Kerang have lost 5-6 keys from last season but Learmonth were without Madigan, Veldhuis, Gudgeon, Sachse, S. Powell, Kline, Farrell, S Rogan, J Sobey, P McGuigan who are all just about walk up starts in our senior side. Was happy with the work rate, but our turnovers hurt us BIG time, and for our 1st hit out the boys can only improve,
The two's got home by seven points with a probably the same amount out, so as a coach, the result counts for nothing, but u look at the processes that will make u a good side, and I was happy with the game plan which was implemented.
What other teams have you got lined up Learmonth?
the_don88
28 Mar 2007, 16:01
Waubra is playing a practice match this Sat 31st March. They are using the Avoca oval which is in good condition. Does anyone know who they are playing?
Im pretty sure they are playing each other.
Uncle CC
28 Mar 2007, 16:06
Waubra is playing a practice match this Sat 31st March. They are using the Avoca oval which is in good condition. Does anyone know who they are playing?
Themsleves. They will be missing a heap of players too so they will probably lose.
Learmonth,
Any truth to the rumour that your coach and a Creswick committee member had a bit of a stoush last Friday night and the score is Creswick 1 Learmonth 0.
dforddoggies
29 Mar 2007, 04:26
Learmonth,
Any truth to the rumour that your coach and a Creswick committee member had a bit of a stoush last Friday night and the score is Creswick 1 Learmonth 0.
its pretty obvious that "learmonth" is the coach AJ beacham so just ask the man himself if he may or may not of had a blue with this commitee member, which i think is irrelvant anyway because the forum is to discuss the strong, the weak and the movements of CHFL teams in the season ahead, and speakin of that matter, i think waubra is the pick so far, my boys dford are lookin quite good thus far and learmonth are lookin to goods as well, ballan and bungaree will be disappointments and hepburn are sh it heads and on the slide:cool:
learmonth
29 Mar 2007, 10:06
Learmonth,
Any truth to the rumour that your coach and a Creswick committee member had a bit of a stoush last Friday night and the score is Creswick 1 Learmonth 0.
A long way from the truth NCFL, I thought your sources may be better then that!!! The creswick president (Jarrad New) and I had a chat regarding what i said about the creswick football club on this forum, and he explained in detail his responses to that and from what he said creswick are trying to get their sh it together and I applaud him and the club for that. Everyone is still allowed to have their opinion and ill always voice mine (not one to shy away and hide behind a computer), and I still believe what I said regarding some players that they lack professionalism and respect towards the crewick F.C and would be better of not playing at the club for creswick to surge forward. In my response of the president lacking credibility ect, I do take what I said back as I think he is trying hard, with what he has. There is always two sides to a story so it was good to hear his opinion. Also had a discussion on what stage Ash Creelmans clearance was at as he played for Creswick last season and is wanting to transfer to Learmonth. I disagree with their tactics and if someone doesnt want to play for your club then let them go, whats the use of trying to hold them. It will only reflect badly on your club in the long term. The only reason to keep a player is if there still contracted or unfinancial.
KingRich
30 Mar 2007, 16:49
More players leaving Clunes. Mick Allen will be a loss. Are they in trouble?
localfootyguru
1 Apr 2007, 22:21
Heard Clunes are in a bit of strife - a few crucial player losses will certainly test them in 07.
Just wondering if someone can update me on how Beaufort are shaping up for the season. As a former Cats player (a long time ago in Ballarat days) I still have an interest in them these days from afar.
learmonth
2 Apr 2007, 09:55
More players leaving Clunes. Mick Allen will be a loss. Are they in trouble?
Went and had a look at Buninyong V Ballan yesterday, and the bunnies looked far to quick and polished for Ballan. Left at 3/4 time with the bunnies up by about 8-9 goals. They looked quick and with paddles and Joey Gilbert starring in the midfield with a few quality talls, they will be around the mark in my opinion. Mullane -Grant looked unfit with his knee, and was hobbling all day, and didnt get near it except for the torpedo on the run, which he copped a massive spray from gilbert for being a team player (Quite a funny call). Anyone from Ballan, can enlighten us on the seriousness of his knee, as he is a star player, but looked very underdone, and for Ballan to go forward they need him super fit! Ballan did have noticable absents in Cartledge, Sims, Uhi etc, but seemed a long way behind Buninyong in my opinion.
thekid178
2 Apr 2007, 17:20
Mullane -Grant looked unfit with his knee, and was hobbling all day...can enlighten us on the seriousness of his knee, as he is a star player, but looked very underdone
Knee has been good, but apparently was a little sore on the weekend, and I don't think it being a Sunday helped the fact...
Their still waiting on 5-6 players to come back in...
Attilla_the_gun
2 Apr 2007, 21:55
Knee has been good, but apparently was a little sore on the weekend, and I don't think it being a Sunday helped the fact...
Their still waiting on 5-6 players to come back in...
Had his knee fixed up in the off season, probably just so used to limping that he runs like that all the time now. Done all the pre season work so it must be ok.....doesnt need to prove anything in a practice game anyway. Had a bit of an upset tummy too...bit of food poisoning i think......and there didn't appear to be any eyes in his head.
Would you be one of the 5 or 6 by any chance kid?
KingRich
2 Apr 2007, 22:31
Did Dal Byars play??
Went and had a look at Buninyong V Ballan yesterday, and the bunnies looked far to quick and polished for Ballan. Left at 3/4 time with the bunnies up by about 8-9 goals. They looked quick and with paddles and Joey Gilbert starring in the midfield with a few quality talls, they will be around the mark in my opinion. Mullane -Grant looked unfit with his knee, and was hobbling all day, and didnt get near it except for the torpedo on the run, which he copped a massive spray from gilbert for being a team player (Quite a funny call). Anyone from Ballan, can enlighten us on the seriousness of his knee, as he is a star player, but looked very underdone, and for Ballan to go forward they need him super fit! Ballan did have noticable absents in Cartledge, Sims, Uhi etc, but seemed a long way behind Buninyong in my opinion.
Why not just make something up like you normally do?
Did Dal Byars play??
No, don't think he'll make an appearance. Only 3 weeks to go and he hasn't been sighted at the club at all, must be staying at OD.
learmonth
3 Apr 2007, 10:06
Why not just make something up like you normally do?
Good response helmut, how long did it take for you to think that up. Went for a look and just informed what i saw, maybe if you were a real supporter or more importantly a member of Ballan, u may be able to give us an insight of what u saw if u were at the game. I think my summary was pretty much on the money......
My mail is that at least 8-10 other players have departed, and that includes their young onballers from last year, so maybe they are lacking pace around the ground, seen Uhi play last year, stars for the first ten or so minutes each quarter then dies, lacks match practice and still hasn't been seen at training
redrocket
3 Apr 2007, 15:56
My mail is that at least 8-10 other players have departed, and that includes their young onballers from last year, so maybe they are lacking pace around the ground, seen Uhi play last year, stars for the first ten or so minutes each quarter then dies, lacks match practice and still hasn't been seen at training
8-10 players have departed but majority are only two's players. As for the two young onballers, benedeti will be missed but you have got to look at what they have gained. Matt Green is back form a stint up north,Danny Mullane is super fit and looks to have put on a bit of muscle. In regards to Tommy Mullane Grant. had his knee cleaned out at the end of last year, Even if he was not 100% fit he would still snag his four goals a week.
I watched them on the last weekend and they have recuited well with the ruckman Oliver. Don't right Ballan off just yet have heard they might have a couple of suprises for round one. Maybe a former player from carlton is rumoured to be purchasing a property in Ballan and will be training with them next week.
Old School Biff
3 Apr 2007, 16:38
8-10 players have departed but majority are only two's players. As for the two young onballers, benedeti will be missed but you have got to look at what they have gained. Matt Green is back form a stint up north,Danny Mullane is super fit and looks to have put on a bit of muscle. In regards to Tommy Mullane Grant. had his knee cleaned out at the end of last year, Even if he was not 100% fit he would still snag his four goals a week.
I watched them on the last weekend and they have recuited well with the ruckman Oliver. Don't right Ballan off just yet have heard they might have a couple of suprises for round one. Maybe a former player from carlton is rumoured to be purchasing a property in Ballan and will be training with them next week.
I have also heard there are a few surprises for Round 1. The mail I have been getting is that confidence and team moral is pretty good at Ballan and they should claim a few big scalps this season.
Very interesting about the former Carlton player as this was discussed earlier today at work.
learmonth
3 Apr 2007, 17:54
I have also heard there are a few surprises for Round 1. The mail I have been getting is that confidence and team moral is pretty good at Ballan and they should claim a few big scalps this season.
Very interesting about the former Carlton player as this was discussed earlier today at work.
By saying a few surprises for RND 1 I would be guessing that Ballan will be using the permit rule and bringing in some players from Geelong.... Under 3 weeks to go, so transfers will have to be in pretty soon if anyone is wanting to play round 1. Ballan will certainly get some BIG scalps this year, especially at their home ground, as they have some quality players.
As for the Carlton recruit, why not give a name, or is it more like a Northern Bullant recruit..????
football head
3 Apr 2007, 22:04
Ballan did have noticable absents in Cartledge, Sims, Uhi etc,
hey learmonth, would that happen to be salesi uhi or am i on a different wave length on this one? played at williamstown a couple of years back didnt he?
Old School Biff
4 Apr 2007, 10:28
By saying a few surprises for RND 1 I would be guessing that Ballan will be using the permit rule and bringing in some players from Geelong.... Under 3 weeks to go, so transfers will have to be in pretty soon if anyone is wanting to play round 1. Ballan will certainly get some BIG scalps this year, especially at their home ground, as they have some quality players.
As for the Carlton recruit, why not give a name, or is it more like a Northern Bullant recruit..????
I don't want to steal Ballan's thunder by giving away the Carlton player's name.
I have heard that quite a few teams will be using Geelong league players on permit. I could only see that pi$$ing off fringe players and people who the club would be counting on being there for the season. I'd say teams should start with the team they would be hoping to play finals with. Give the bottom 4 or 5 as much experience as possible rather than bring some ring ins for a few cheap wins.
My thoughts would be different if they were coming in for the last few games and finals, but that won't be the case in this instance.
Barnestoneworth
4 Apr 2007, 12:45
I don't want to steal Ballan's thunder by giving away the Carlton player's name.
I have heard that quite a few teams will be using Geelong league players on permit. I could only see that pi$$ing off fringe players and people who the club would be counting on being there for the season. I'd say teams should start with the team they would be hoping to play finals with. Give the bottom 4 or 5 as much experience as possible rather than bring some ring ins for a few cheap wins.
My thoughts would be different if they were coming in for the last few games and finals, but that won't be the case in this instance.
If you prepared to make the claim then you should be prepared to give us a name too. Anyway it would need to be Fevola to make any difference the way they went on the weekend
I agree it would need to be a star, as a response to an earlier post, they have lost hehir, both whelan boys, benedetti, luke sims, and broome, all of which played seniors last year, plus numerous other players from the two,s. The old story is your'e only as good as your bottom six, so this must put pressure on considering they have not many clearances in at the moment. Additionally the players they have appeared to recruit will certainly bolster their non existant backline. Also heard Danny Mullane is carrying a chronic hip injury. Not trying to sink their ship, but lets report it as it is.
Old School Biff
4 Apr 2007, 12:58
If you prepared to make the claim then you should be prepared to give us a name too. Anyway it would need to be Fevola to make any difference the way they went on the weekend
Okay then...
Stephen Kernahan.
Nah, I'll leave the names out as there is no point talking $hit until the deal is finalised.
I would love to see it happen for the league but these things often never get off the ground.
Old School Biff
4 Apr 2007, 12:59
I agree it would need to be a star, as a response to an earlier post, they have lost hehir, both whelan boys, benedetti, luke sims, and broome, all of which played seniors last year, plus numerous other players from the two,s. The old story is your'e only as good as your bottom six, so this must put pressure on considering they have not many clearances in at the moment. Additionally the players they have appeared to recruit will certainly bolster their non existant backline. Also heard Danny Mullane is carrying a chronic hip injury. Not trying to sink their ship, but lets report it as it is.
Good point. Clubs should be wary when a number of 2's players leave. These are the guys that may never get called upon for the 1's but there is nothing worse than turning up to see your 2's shorthanded and getting beaten badly.
Also, you want your fringe players going back and playing a decent game in the 2's, not a 20 goal drubbing.
Attilla_the_gun
4 Apr 2007, 14:03
I agree it would need to be a star, as a response to an earlier post, they have lost hehir, both whelan boys, benedetti, luke sims, and broome, all of which played seniors last year, plus numerous other players from the two,s. The old story is your'e only as good as your bottom six, so this must put pressure on considering they have not many clearances in at the moment. Additionally the players they have appeared to recruit will certainly bolster their non existant backline. Also heard Danny Mullane is carrying a chronic hip injury. Not trying to sink their ship, but lets report it as it is.
Fair enough, but if you want to report it as it is, tell the whole story not half. Oliver Collier Leon Green Sacco Molsworth Mcintyre Oppenhouse Branch Muttimer, theres 10 players onto the list that werent there last year(plus with luck a few more) Not all are senior guys but are numbers none the less. The departures, heheir great player but not great for morale, lot of blokes don't like his KICK IT TO ME style, benedetti a loss for sure, as is sims and broome but more than covered by the new guys, and BOTH whelan boys? well as 1 of them played about 1/2 of 1 senior game last year, thats a massive loss and tha other goes ok but not popular with many of his team mates because of his ego and negative attitude.
Danny Mullane - burning up the track, his hip is fine
Molesworth hasn't played for years ( back injury) Matt Green been away for years, has he still got it, although was a quality player, Mutimer reserves, Sacco i don't rate, Oliver ruck and goes well, but I dont see any engine room players that can run all day and break open the play, additionally I don't care about players and their idiosyntric ways, lets face it theirs no greater ego than the great man Watts, and if a couple of those boys only go okay, why did TMG spend so much time in trying to retaimn them. You can lose 6 backmen and pick up four forwards, which equates to more goals, but you cant defend your score.
learmonth
4 Apr 2007, 17:39
Molesworth hasn't played for years ( back injury) Matt Green been away for years, has he still got it, although was a quality player, Mutimer reserves, Sacco i don't rate, Oliver ruck and goes well, but I dont see any engine room players that can run all day and break open the play, additionally I don't care about players and their idiosyntric ways, lets face it theirs no greater ego than the great man Watts, and if a couple of those boys only go okay, why did TMG spend so much time in trying to retaimn them. You can lose 6 backmen and pick up four forwards, which equates to more goals, but you cant defend your score.
Is that James Molesworth your talking about here..??? Used to be a gun junior, but your right in that he hasnt played footy in years..?
Matt Green struggled the other week against Buninyong, and will need to improve a lot to be in the best 10, and to make any impact.
Helmut can you explain to us why salesi uhi doesnt train, I know he is a personal trainer in Melbourne, but if your a paid player, you would expect him to train atleast once a week, and attend functions...???
Attilla_the_gun
4 Apr 2007, 17:57
Molesworth hasn't played for years ( back injury) Matt Green been away for years, has he still got it, although was a quality player, Mutimer reserves, Sacco i don't rate, Oliver ruck and goes well, but I dont see any engine room players that can run all day and break open the play, additionally I don't care about players and their idiosyntric ways, lets face it theirs no greater ego than the great man Watts, and if a couple of those boys only go okay, why did TMG spend so much time in trying to retaimn them. You can lose 6 backmen and pick up four forwards, which equates to more goals, but you cant defend your score.
On molesworth your right he has been injured for afew years but hes done a heap of work on his back and is training and good to go, and you would know he can play.
Why wouldnt green still have it? Don't lose your ability overnight and has been playing good footy in cairns, hes a gun.
I didnt claim mutimer would be in the 1s i said not all were senior blokes, just responding to your quote that some 2s guys were going by pointing out that there were new guys coming in as well.
You dont rate sacco, fair enough but lots of people do.
Agree on oliver,goes good.
Double agree on watts, no bigger ego but would you agree he backs it up and gets on well with nearly every body at the club.
Don't agree with you about the idio whatevers of players, sometimes it can hurt the team and club, just ask brisbane and akamanis. If heher had of stayed other guys would have left because they couldnt get on with him, probabaly the same ones that are leaving anyway so we may as well hung on to him!
The only one who i said goes ok was jake whelan and i didnt say ONLY ok like you make out i meant he was no good. He goes ok, hes not a match winner but he had a pretty good year and i'm dissappointed that he's leaving but i know some others arent. I heard he was going because he had personal issues with some guys at the club so he obviously doesnt like idiosyncx... of some pelayers to. I hope he kicks on and does well but i can't see that going where hes going is going to develop him. He just never seems happy to me.
Im not sure what your getting at with the backmen/forwards comment as none of the guys coming are forwards.
KingRich
4 Apr 2007, 18:26
Is there a fair bit of internal bickering at Ballan?? Never heard of so many blokes leaving that dont get along with each other?? Not having a go just reading what is being posted...
Attilla_the_gun
4 Apr 2007, 19:19
Is there a fair bit of internal bickering at Ballan?? Never heard of so many blokes leaving that dont get along with each other?? Not having a go just reading what is being posted...
No all sweet from my perspective, harja heher rubs a lot of people up the wrong way wherever he goes Im told. like i said before, great footballer but very abrasive and demanding on team mates especially on the ground. Only a couple leaving because they aren't happy as far as i know, which would be the case at 99% of footy clubs. For some reason any thing that happens at ballan seems to get highlighted on here with blokes wanting to have a go about non issues. Have a look on clearance site and see that most other clubs have more leaving than us and just because you leave a club doesnt mean you dont get along with people.
My understanding is that Jake left and left behind a contract to play a year with his uncle, who also played at Ballan ( just to set the record straight), not because he didn't get on with anyone. The point I was trying to make was that they have lost three running midfielders, that to me they haven,t replaced, additionally I agree with another comment , paid players should be demanded to attend training, I remember when Ballan had Cavedon ( ex carlton ) he trained at least one night a week
Is the Central Highlands League starting its season on time or will it be delayed?
learmonth
5 Apr 2007, 11:48
Is the Central Highlands League starting its season on time or will it be delayed?
From what I understand is it will definantly start on time, as it should. Games can be played Sat & Sun and there are enough grounds avail at this stage. Grounds that are avail from my knowledge are L'Month, D'Dord, Clunes, D'Town, Ballan, Bungaree, Springbank, Beaufort??.
ROOSTER1
5 Apr 2007, 12:09
My understanding is that Jake left and left behind a contract to play a year with his uncle, who also played at Ballan ( just to set the record straight), not because he didn't get on with anyone. The point I was trying to make was that they have lost three running midfielders, that to me they haven,t replaced, additionally I agree with another comment , paid players should be demanded to attend training, I remember when Ballan had Cavedon ( ex carlton ) he trained at least one night a week
I agree that you should have to have a run somewhere- but i don't think they should be required to travel from Melb to train. Its a massive committment after work and if you make these players train at the club then you are less likely to get them to play. With Petrol prices you would want to be on a packet to make it worth it considering you can get some good money in leagues around Melb
Astro or Harry HP, What is going on with Steve Nicholson? Heard he hasn't bothered to go to training cause he thought he be good enough to get a game without going, and the Skona has said he's no longer wanted at the club and won't play Seniors in round 1 because of his attitude.
Heard no one likes him already out there and he wants to go back to Redan. Can you confirm?
Don't Argue
5 Apr 2007, 13:12
has anyone got steve nicholsons phone number, the kid has some ability?
From what I understand is it will definantly start on time, as it should. Games can be played Sat & Sun and there are enough grounds avail at this stage. Grounds that are avail from my knowledge are L'Month, D'Dord, Clunes, D'Town, Ballan, Bungaree, Springbank, Beaufort??.
As the MCDFL is to start at the later time of 5th May someone in the CHFL might be interested in playing Avoca in a practice match at the Avoca ground w'end 14th or 15th April. The ground is in good order.
The ground is also available for other teams to use for a small fee. Waubra held an intra - club practice match there last weekend and I thought it was a great success.
The Secretary can be contacted on 54653003 or mobile 0419 653003.
Harry HP
5 Apr 2007, 14:15
Astro or Harry HP, What is going on with Steve Nicholson? Heard he hasn't bothered to go to training cause he thought he be good enough to get a game without going, and the Skona has said he's no longer wanted at the club and won't play Seniors in round 1 because of his attitude.
Heard no one likes him already out there and he wants to go back to Redan. Can you confirm?
Not sure where your getting your info, but last i heard he was away, and thats why he hadn't been to training.
As for no one liking him, i doubt that is the case cause he hasn't really been there long enough for anyone to dislike him or form an opinion yet. Not sure where your pulling this info from scoots....
Harry HP
5 Apr 2007, 14:23
As the MCDFL is to start at the later time of 5th May someone in the CHFL might be interested in playing Avoca in a practice match at the Avoca ground w'end 14th or 15th April. The ground is in good order.
The ground is also available for other teams to use for a small fee. Waubra held an intra - club practice match there last weekend and I thought it was a great success.
The Secretary can be contacted on 54653003 or mobile 0419 653003.
I can vouch for this. Avoca ground in great nic and definately worth looking into a practice match there.
But the highlight of the day was the news that 'Wokker" may be taking up a part time trainer role for the Waubra boys. This is fantastic news as Wokker's agility and knowledge out on the ground when a player is down is a valuable asset that any club would want. We should all know Wokker, cause as he said over the bus PA system: "G'day im Wokker, you probably already know me..."
Wokker for PM.
Velvetsledgehammer
5 Apr 2007, 15:00
Astro or Harry HP, What is going on with Steve Nicholson? Heard he hasn't bothered to go to training cause he thought he be good enough to get a game without going, and the Skona has said he's no longer wanted at the club and won't play Seniors in round 1 because of his attitude.
Heard no one likes him already out there and he wants to go back to Redan. Can you confirm?
In his defence he has just finished playing in an A grade cricket GF, plus a cricket trip to Perth for 5 days so he is probably letting the body.....and liver recover a bit. Nicho is naturally fit and skillful enough to walk into Waubra's starting 18.
As for nobody liking him at Waubra, he tends to have that effect on you if you don't get to know him, as all good players do.
Also heard a rumour he is back training with Redan? Scoots you might know more about this?
Astro or Harry HP, What is going on with Steve Nicholson? Heard he hasn't bothered to go to training cause he thought he be good enough to get a game without going, and the Skona has said he's no longer wanted at the club and won't play Seniors in round 1 because of his attitude.
Heard no one likes him already out there and he wants to go back to Redan. Can you confirm?
So skona told you this?
Uncle CC
5 Apr 2007, 16:04
So skona told you this?
Gadget, you're not the first bloke on here to get yourself a second alias, but I think you are the first to start actually responding to your own posts. First you were the Pelican, then Gadget and now Scoots! You know Nicho and Skona...if you're interested in how the Kid is travelling, why not just ask them?
There are plenty of blokes floating around that have missed some training and the practice matches - all have been accounted for and have their reasons. Waubra still have a practice match to play and these blokes will have an opportunity to prove their worth.
Gadget, you're not the first bloke on here to get yourself a second alias, but I think you are the first to start actually responding to your own posts. First you were the Pelican, then Gadget and now Scoots! You know Nicho and Skona...if you're interested in how the Kid is travelling, why not just ask them?
There are plenty of blokes floating around that have missed some training and the practice matches - all have been accounted for and have their reasons. Waubra still have a practice match to play and these blokes will have an opportunity to prove their worth.
Great work as per usual Uncle CC, always good to hear from you tiger.
Uncle CC
5 Apr 2007, 16:35
But the highlight of the day was the news that 'Wokker" may be taking up a part time trainer role for the Waubra boys. This is fantastic news as Wokker's agility and knowledge out on the ground when a player is down is a valuable asset that any club would want. We should all know Wokker, cause as he said over the bus PA system: "G'day im Wokker, you probably already know me..."
Wokker for PM.
The 'Wok Daddy'...definitely Waubra's best signing in the last 10 years.
The 'Wok Daddy'...definitely Waubra's best signing in the last 10 years.
Stock your canteen waubra as he will be sadly missed at Alfredton, a famous quote of Wokkers that he said to me one day "You know what, Bacchus Marsh's Hot dogs just don't cut it for me, but the roadhouse on the way out of there have pretty damn good ones" How was i to argue with the man! Keep fat wokker!
Attilla_the_gun
5 Apr 2007, 17:37
From what I understand is it will definantly start on time, as it should. Games can be played Sat & Sun and there are enough grounds avail at this stage. Grounds that are avail from my knowledge are L'Month, D'Dord, Clunes, D'Town, Ballan, Bungaree, Springbank, Beaufort??.
Ballan ordinary at the moment, council still havent got bore up and running yet. Not scheduled there til rd 4 though so hopefully will be ok by then
the dunnstown pope
10 Apr 2007, 00:31
Dunnstown played a practice game against Carnham/Linton 2 weeks back. Dunnstown won easily as did the U15's and U18's. C/L didn't look too fit and Simon Eason made mention of that, so it wasn't a real good hit out for them. The Dunnstown ground is in beautiful condition with the travelling irrigator pumping plenty of water on to it. This coming week they are playing a practice match against Anakie at Dunnstown.
Is that James Molesworth your talking about here..??? Used to be a gun junior, but your right in that he hasnt played footy in years..?
Matt Green struggled the other week against Buninyong, and will need to improve a lot to be in the best 10, and to make any impact.
Helmut can you explain to us why salesi uhi doesnt train, I know he is a personal trainer in Melbourne, but if your a paid player, you would expect him to train atleast once a week, and attend functions...???
Works until 10pm. Paid or not you would like all your players to train twice a week but we all know that can't happen, work is more important than footy.
Learmonth is the Jonathon Cantwell you have signed the monster from the Roosters? I notice he is still on the list up there but wasn't named in either team in the vfl on the weekend. What's the go there?
roaring tiger
10 Apr 2007, 23:37
Works until 10pm. Paid or not you would like all your players to train twice a week but we all know that can't happen, work is more important than footy.
Learmonth is the Jonathon Cantwell you have signed the monster from the Roosters? I notice he is still on the list up there but wasn't named in either team in the vfl on the weekend. What's the go there?
From what i hear Cantwell has signed with Learmonth and will play at least the first few games as he hasn't had a very big pre-season with the roosters due to injury. Should be 1 of the premier ruckman in the CHFL you would think being that tall. Maybe this could be Learmonth's year.
learmonth
11 Apr 2007, 09:21
Works until 10pm. Paid or not you would like all your players to train twice a week but we all know that can't happen, work is more important than footy.
Learmonth is the Jonathon Cantwell you have signed the monster from the Roosters? I notice he is still on the list up there but wasn't named in either team in the vfl on the weekend. What's the go there?
Yes that is him, Big guy, that we met through our Nhill recruits.
Old School Biff
11 Apr 2007, 10:36
Yes that is him, Big guy, that we met through our Nhill recruits.
Great pick up Learmonth. He'll shorten the odds for you guys.
trigirl
11 Apr 2007, 10:44
I believe Waubra have a practice match this weekend do you know who they are playing and where it is at
learmonth
11 Apr 2007, 11:56
I believe Waubra have a practice match this weekend do you know who they are playing and where it is at
Waubra play at learmonth starting at 6pm after the Redan V North Shore game. Am not sure who they are playing though.
Gordon & L'Month play in the Ballarat Lightning premiership this Sunday at the eastern oval
With only 10 days to go before the season opener, It should be getting pretty exciting around all clubs, with only 3 training sessions left.
Not too many more recruits coming in, and still plenty in progress that may need to go to appeal to get cleared, so you could possibly see a few sides not at full strength rnd 1 due to this.
crusader
11 Apr 2007, 12:07
Waubra play at learmonth starting at 6pm after the Redan V North Shore game. Am not sure who they are playing though.
Gordon & L'Month play in the Ballarat Lightning premiership this Sunday at the eastern oval
With only 10 days to go before the season opener, It should be getting pretty exciting around all clubs, with only 3 training sessions left.
Not too many more recruits coming in, and still plenty in progress that may need to go to appeal to get cleared, so you could possibly see a few sides not at full strength rnd 1 due to this.
Learmonth is the added burden of being a father going to hinder your performance this year mate. Hows lockett going, still a spastic? When he is playing in the twos against us ill make sure i put pothole on him to give the kid some confidence. Is McGuigan goning to play this weekend or is he scared that his former east team mates will get into him. He will be a marked man this year so he better perform or you will be looking quite the fool.
learmonth
11 Apr 2007, 12:29
Learmonth is the added burden of being a father going to hinder your performance this year mate. Hows lockett going, still a spastic? When he is playing in the twos against us ill make sure i put pothole on him to give the kid some confidence. Is McGuigan goning to play this weekend or is he scared that his former east team mates will get into him. He will be a marked man this year so he better perform or you will be looking quite the fool.
Plugger is still doing foolish ga y things, U should know that Crusader, but has been excellent on the track and in our practice matches. Pothole will probably play on him in the seniors if reports are correct, and he has got a bit of his old mans mongrel in him, in giving a few elbows and fists out! Ha McGuigan, no pressure on him, as he has come back to Learmonth for certain reasons and he will be a standout player with his speed and ability. He performance will speak for itself.
Heard star backman Goofy Rahile wont be back, as he has a bus driving job in Afghanastan..???
Any news at Hepburn, was up there for Easter, and saw them watering their ground which is in good condition compared to the Dford oval... Any chance you guys having it ready to go!
Also heard that the two's coach was caught in the shower having a tug over the easter weekend.......Any truth!!!! BANG!
crusader
11 Apr 2007, 12:38
Plugger is still doing foolish ga y things, U should know that Crusader, but has been excellent on the track and in our practice matches. Pothole will probably play on him in the seniors if reports are correct, and he has got a bit of his old mans mongrel in him, in giving a few elbows and fists out! Ha McGuigan, no pressure on him, as he has come back to Learmonth for certain reasons and he will be a standout player with his speed and ability. He performance will speak for itself.
Heard star backman Goofy Rahile wont be back, as he has a bus driving job in Afghanastan..???
Any news at Hepburn, was up there for Easter, and saw them watering their ground which is in good condition compared to the Dford oval... Any chance you guys having it ready to go!
Also heard that the two's coach was caught in the shower having a tug over the easter weekend.......Any truth!!!! BANG!
Yeah will be back maybe after july, not sure yet, got immigration on the job. Our ovals fine. Havent been down to hepburn to have a look yet but i know they have been watering it so it should be fine. Twos coach from what i saw was to drunk for any of that caper on the weekend. Hasnt been to training for the last 3 weeks and has gone awol, but turned up to do half a session last night. Heard on the grapevine that he might be getting the ass for the father son combo of harry and dwayne. your future wife is a committee member at dford so she should be able to tell you more mate. Hepburn are going to be there abouts again. Have heard that granty and raak are playing twos and have been training, but they will get tempted back into the thick of things. I know that a few of their younger kids who havent been training are keen to come up to daylesford as well due to their 18s coach, with one of their best juniors keen to leave.
Velvetsledgehammer
11 Apr 2007, 13:21
Early call I know with the CHFL season still '3 training sessions away', but looking at recruits can't see Waubra being beaten this year. They have lost very few of any note and added Landry, Nicholson, Phil McDonald, Gilmore & Other Brown from Donald, and a few other clearances pending will make them tough to beat. Other clubs may aswell save some cash and look ahead to 2008.
learmonth
11 Apr 2007, 14:14
Early call I know with the CHFL season still '3 training sessions away', but looking at recruits can't see Waubra being beaten this year. They have lost very few of any note and added Landry, Nicholson, Phil McDonald, Gilmore & Other Brown from Donald, and a few other clearances pending will make them tough to beat. Other clubs may aswell save some cash and look ahead to 2008.
Yes they will be very hard to beat, and are favorites in a BIG way, but in my time in footy, I have seen better sides then Waubra be beaten. Sides need to plan hard, and try to get them to play on their terms rather then Waubras which Sconna is very good at doing.
No side is unbeatable, all you need is to believe in yourself and yoursides game plan, do that little bit extra and your a show. Aslong as their is 18 on 18 you are a show, and any decent side or individual will not have that thought in their head, but doing the hard yards to ensure that when the opportunity comes they will grab it.
Will be interesting to see how Waubra will fit all these recruits in, especially the talls. Landry, Nicholson, Brown X 2, Naylon, Oliver, Clark X 2, Coleman, Sordello, Russell, Moran, Pellissier, Kinna, Not all these guys can play ones, good depth, but their may be some disappointed tall guys at Waubra playing 2's this season.
Velvetsledgehammer
11 Apr 2007, 14:45
Will be interesting to see how Waubra will fit all these recruits in, especially the talls. Landry, Nicholson, Brown X 2, Naylon, Oliver, Clark X 2, Coleman, Sordello, Russell, Moran, Pellissier, Kinna, Not all these guys can play ones, good depth, but their may be some disappointed tall guys at Waubra playing 2's this season.
Very good point you make Learmonth, they wont be able to fit all in but should help them cover any injuries for the year, good luxury to have I guess. Landry & Nicholson are athletic and will play as smaller forwards/flankers, Pellissier & Sordello down back and the rest can fight for a spot up forward/ruck. Do Learmonth have the talls to go with them? It would seem your strength is your running players...
Archie Threadbo
11 Apr 2007, 15:48
Yes they will be very hard to beat, and are favorites in a BIG way, but in my time in footy, I have seen better sides then Waubra be beaten. Sides need to plan hard, and try to get them to play on their terms rather then Waubras which Sconna is very good at doing.
No side is unbeatable, all you need is to believe in yourself and yoursides game plan, do that little bit extra and your a show. Aslong as their is 18 on 18 you are a show, and any decent side or individual will not have that thought in their head, but doing the hard yards to ensure that when the opportunity comes they will grab it.
Will be interesting to see how Waubra will fit all these recruits in, especially the talls. Landry, Nicholson, Brown X 2, Naylon, Oliver, Clark X 2, Coleman, Sordello, Russell, Moran, Pellissier, Kinna, Not all these guys can play ones, good depth, but their may be some disappointed tall guys at Waubra playing 2's this season.
I wouldn't expect too much Learmonth. You were a long way behind them last year and they've topped up just as well as you guys. Probably the wrong time to start splashing the cash. Just let Waubra, Hepburn and Daylesford have their crack at it instead of wasting your time. And don't start talking about how you beat Waubra last year. We both know how many they had out that day.:cool:
learmonth
11 Apr 2007, 16:12
Very good point you make Learmonth, they wont be able to fit all in but should help them cover any injuries for the year, good luxury to have I guess. Landry & Nicholson are athletic and will play as smaller forwards/flankers, Pellissier & Sordello down back and the rest can fight for a spot up forward/ruck. Do Learmonth have the talls to go with them? It would seem your strength is your running players...
They will be hard to match up on, but people kid themselves when they say sides are unbeatable, we beat Waubra with what they had out there, and thats all you can do. Im not saying we were better then them, but it only takes a few injuries, inclement weather (hot/Cold/windy), complacenceny and the whole ball game changes.
Our strength is our running players no question, but we do have Veldhuis, Gudgeon, Sachse, Madigan, Davey, and duffy who can play tall down back. We also have numerous forwards who are mobile and over 6ft in Sobey, J Basham, and smalls who are good over head.
If you dont know by now, Yes I show confidence in my players and believe in their ability, which all coaches should do...
Im not out their to lose, but on occassions you get beaten by better sides.
Velvetsledgehammer
11 Apr 2007, 16:40
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Pretty well said. I actually agree with you. Confidence in your group is a big thing, and if you have 18 blokes on the field committed to each other, and doing the right team things then its game on, no matter who is playing in the jumpers on the other team.
doppelganger
12 Apr 2007, 12:13
[quote=crusader;7185614]Learmonth is the added burden of being a father going to hinder your performance this year mate.
Learmonth this is big news, are you going to break a lot of hearts and make an honest woman out of this poor girl????
Astro Boy
12 Apr 2007, 13:45
They will be hard to match up on, but people kid themselves when they say sides are unbeatable, we beat Waubra with what they had out there, and thats all you can do. Im not saying we were better then them, but it only takes a few injuries, inclement weather (hot/Cold/windy), complacenceny and the whole ball game changes.
Our strength is our running players no question, but we do have Veldhuis, Gudgeon, Sachse, Madigan, Davey, and duffy who can play tall down back. We also have numerous forwards who are mobile and over 6ft in Sobey, J Basham, and smalls who are good over head.
If you dont know by now, Yes I show confidence in my players and believe in their ability, which all coaches should do...
Im not out their to lose, but on occassions you get beaten by better sides.
Agree NO side is unbeatable. I believe any of the top 6 sides can beat one another on their day. Another factor is the draw, some sides r 6 goals better side at home. Also playing a sides coming off tough games leaves them vulnerable.