Central Highlands

[the_don88]

Going on paper, Hepburn look weaker then last season, but there not!! They have gained leg speed through the middle with the inclusion of Jarrod James who is a gun and Abbot. They are very well drilled, and play to their game plan. McKay alway starts in the middle and just drifts forward after each ball up, meaning he loses his opponent and a HFF moves onto the ball. They are undersized down back, which may cause a hassle against Big Gun forwards in Thompson, Brown, Nichols. Brown and Nichols have already kicked big tallys against them.

Waubra, are better then last year, due to all having a year under each other. No matter how far your in front they will always believe they are a chance. They have excellent self belief. Their midfield is electrfying, though they do miss a genuine ruckman but George is good around the ground. Backline runs hard, but they are very reliant on Browny up forward, they do isolate him well, and why not, he is the best FF in the comp by a mile, and doesnt miss.

In my opinion, Waubra are about a 5 goal better side, and if they meet on a bigger oval, there about 7-10 goals better.

Dont you think that if Hepburn have improved on their leg speed, they will be able to use the space to their advantage on the bigger ground?
In your opinion do you think Waubra have recruited to tall. Up forward they have Brown x2, CLark, Nicholson, Coleman and Naylan to come in. Looks like they have too many to fit in.

[Off Shore]

Dont you think that if Hepburn have improved on their leg speed, they will be able to use the space to their advantage on the bigger ground?
In your opinion do you think Waubra have recruited to tall. Up forward they have Brown x2, CLark, Nicholson, Coleman and Naylan to come in. Looks like they have too many to fit in.

I would think Hepburn have closed the gap on Waubra with a vast improvement in the leg speed department. As far as tall forwards go injuries happen and waubra look to have depth to cover injuries, Kinna is another to come in to that squad.

This weeks games only three of interest unless an upset occurs.

Ballan at home to Hepburn will show what Ballan are made of always hard to beat at home. The key for ballan is to shut down McKay and Carr to kick a bag. ( Took a lot to come up with that !! ) Hepburn by 7 goals.

Learmonth v Bungaree should be a cracker both have plenty to play for a win for Learmonth gives them a crack at the 5 if Hepburn get over Ballan. Bungaree lose and I'd say season over. Learmonth play there home ground very well and this may be enough to get them over the line. Bungaree need Reid and Nicholson to start firing and the big Learmonth oval may provide the perfect place. Be interesting to see weather Bungaree have got over the mental scars they will surely have following last years loss to learmonth in the finals. Learmonth by 20 points.

Springbank V Waubra will prove weather or not Springbank are the real deal . Can't question Waubra and Springbank can stamp there name on the competition with a win . Waubra would love to put them back in there box so everything to play for in this one. Tranquilli will have his hands full shutting down waubras running brigade and forwards as well as trying to kick a bag himself. Cook will be missed in the middle, Brown has form an must be due for a big bag this could be the difference. His brother must go alright after last weeks reports. R Brown and Florence could another deciding factor. Waubra by 5 Goals.


Daylesford over Beaufort . Dunnstown over Clunes . Newlyn over Creswick. Buninyong over Gordon.

[Uncle CC]

In your opinion do you think Waubra have recruited to tall. Up forward they have Brown x2, CLark, Nicholson, Coleman and Naylan to come in. Looks like they have too many to fit in.

Worried about your spot mate?

[Grimmett]

Can somebody please post the starting times of the four grades during the day?

[learmonth]

Can somebody please post the starting times of the four grades during the day?

Am not sure myself but have been told that the seniors must start at 2.05. Our seconds at learmonth have played 15 minute quarters at times due to the u/17's being more important and are usually running late due to the league not allowing enough time during game intervals. Ie: U/15's finish at 10am and the u/17's start at 10.... This just cant happen due to running on the ground and warming up, meaning the juniors are roughly 5-10 mins behind, then at the end of their game they lose another 5-10min while the 2's warm up. 2's are seen as least important and im sure other clubs have faced the same dilemma. Since the seniors have been cut by 20mins + per game, Im sure something can be done about it....

[Grimmett]

Thanks for that Learmonth. Although it wasn't the exact starting times it's enough for me to work them out roughly. :thumbsu:

[Attilla_the_gun]

Just noticed on the draw that dunnstown get 10 home games out of 17. Whats the go there???

[CranktheAnchors]

Just noticed on the draw that dunnstown get 10 home games out of 17. Whats the go there???

That has gone under the radar. Dunnstown were very happy with the draw at the start of the season. Does the draw go in cycles as to who gets the home games or is it drawn up each year trying to be fair?

[dr evil]

That has gone under the radar. Dunnstown were very happy with the draw at the start of the season. Does the draw go in cycles as to who gets the home games or is it drawn up each year trying to be fair?

im not a 100% sure but i think it goes in cycles .They might get ten home games but there draw is tough waubra and daylesford twice

[Uncle CC]

That has gone under the radar. Dunnstown were very happy with the draw at the start of the season. Does the draw go in cycles as to who gets the home games or is it drawn up each year trying to be fair?

The draw continues on from the previous year and they create a new draw every 5 years. What is the deal with Bungaree playing 4 home games in a row?

[jester]

Your thoughts on McIntyre & Archibald? Both boys were offered $500 per game to go back home to St A, and both declined.

My mail is that McIntyre has been approached by AC Milan for a trial. Rumoured to be getting a lot more than $500AUS a game from what I hear. especially after u take into account the exchange rate! It was supposed to be a package deal with Archibald but apparently a recent hand injury has impeded his side line throws. Customs were also making things hard for poor old T bag.

[Scoots]

The draw continues on from the previous year and they create a new draw every 5 years. What is the deal with Bungaree playing 4 home games in a row?

And they'd want to win everyone of those 4 games and the next 5 after that if they want to feature in September action. Bunga are in all sorts if they loose to Springbank this week, it's a very long way back into the top 5 from 2 and 5. Coach Reid has a lot to worry about.

[Mountain Goat]

Another senior CHFL coach in trouble with the police - Saturday night i believe i saw a senior coach - of a team which had high hopes for the season but has failed to perfrom, urinate in the Ballarat nightclub area and being questioned by police?!!

[AxelFoley#5]

Has anyone else noticed the lack of knowledge the new Courier reporters have? In regards to the report on D'ford v Beaufort:
- Josh Cowan sustaining an injury in the warmup and not being able to play(happened in the first minutes of the game and came back on later on)
- Young Chris Frith playing his 1st game of the year (He's 28 and played last week as well)
- Tom Reeves with an impressive debut (he has played all games this year bar one, and played every game last year)

I'm sure they are still learning but it would be handy if they actually wrote about things that were true, instead of rocking up and watching 10 minutes of the game then leaving.
At least Kenny Hill knew about the games and what he was writing about (unless he was givin a bum steer)

[Barnestoneworth]

im not a 100% sure but i think it goes in cycles .They might get ten home games but there draw is tough waubra and daylesford twice

So what, just cause they have a tough draw it doesn't entitle them to an extra home game. Hepburn play waubra bungaree and learmonth twice, all finalists from 06. Maybe they should get 11 at home.

[dr evil]

So what, just cause they have a tough draw it doesn't entitle them to an extra home game. Hepburn play waubra bungaree and learmonth twice, all finalists from 06. Maybe they should get 11 at home.

It apparently goes in five year cycles and i wood imagine that every club plays the same amount of home games.p.s the mighty bulldogs will be premiers and champions

[hepburns happy]

Learmonth u say we are short down back. i disagree and with big ins to come in shortly including Mann, Atkin and Newton we would definately be able to shut down power forwards. And we have recruited pace wouldnt that mean we will be better on a big ground??

[StanTsaikos]

Yeah the game easily have gone our way. Jarrod James was probably the difference. Nichol, Tranquilli & Florance were good all day for Springbank.

What seems to be the matter Threadbo-your not going down the same path as Learmonth and giving Bigfooty the arse after your team gets a walloping are you....I thought u were better than that!

[Archie Threadbo]

What seems to be the matter Threadbo-your not going down the same path as Learmonth and giving Bigfooty the arse after your team gets a walloping are you....I thought u were better than that!

I also thought you were better than the 2 quarters of rubbish that you served up on the weekend Stan. We got a nice little touch up from a far better side. :eek: :D :eek:

[dforddoggies]

Learmonth u say we are short down back. i disagree and with big ins to come in shortly including Mann, Atkin and Newton we would definately be able to shut down power forwards. And we have recruited pace wouldnt that mean we will be better on a big ground??

i see what ur saying mate,i rate sam newton very highly and acknowledge he is very capable to shut down any of the leagues power forwards, however i am skeptical about mann and atkin as power backmen, put them up against a brown or thompson im not sure how they would fare, more suited to a rob rodgers type forward

[Madroota69]

It apparently goes in five year cycles and i wood imagine that every club plays the same amount of home games.p.s the mighty bulldogs will be premiers and champions

What happens if a team folds in those 5 years thats going to throw everything out of wack isn't it.

[dforddoggies]

Has anyone else noticed the lack of knowledge the new Courier reporters have? In regards to the report on D'ford v Beaufort:
- Josh Cowan sustaining an injury in the warmup and not being able to play(happened in the first minutes of the game and came back on later on)
- Young Chris Frith playing his 1st game of the year (He's 28 and played last week as well)
- Tom Reeves with an impressive debut (he has played all games this year bar one, and played every game last year)

I'm sure they are still learning but it would be handy if they actually wrote about things that were true, instead of rocking up and watching 10 minutes of the game then leaving.
At least Kenny Hill knew about the games and what he was writing about (unless he was givin a bum steer)

haha that is somewhat ridiculous,it seems they do not bother to find out details and make assumptions, its all guesswork haha, ah well

[Gruss Monkey]

i see what ur saying mate,i rate sam newton very highly and acknowledge he is very capable to shut down any of the leagues power forwards, however i am skeptical about mann and atkin as power backmen, put them up against a brown or thompson im not sure how they would fare, more suited to a rob rodgers type forward

Agree that Newton is a gun. Not convinced that Atkin can shutdown a quality forward - big or small. He had 5 goals kicked on him in last years grand final!

[Gruss Monkey]

And they'd want to win everyone of those 4 games and the next 5 after that if they want to feature in September action. Bunga are in all sorts if they loose to Springbank this week, it's a very long way back into the top 5 from 2 and 5. Coach Reid has a lot to worry about.

The 4 home games were from round 2 through 5 and they lost 3 of them. They have has a sh1t draw so far but its been no worse than Hepburn's, Waubra's or Learmonth's.

[Off Shore]

It apparently goes in five year cycles and i wood imagine that every club plays the same amount of home games.p.s the mighty bulldogs will be premiers and champions

That sounds ok at the moment mate, but you don't have the luxury of playing sides who are not in the five all year. Get over Hepburn & Waubra well and you may have a chance. See you have another massive game this week.

[JUNIOR 22]

It apparently goes in five year cycles and i wood imagine that every club plays the same amount of home games.p.s the mighty bulldogs will be premiers and champions
Thats a big call for this this early in the season mate, a couple of injuries and things can change pretty quick. Hepburn and Waubra and will have you covered IMO, but only time will tell.

[Tommy Hughes]

Thats a big call for this this early in the season mate, a couple of injuries and things can change pretty quick. Hepburn and Waubra and will have you covered IMO, but only time will tell.
I dont think waubra will ave much chance now of winning the flag with mcintyre leaving the country and with blokes like archibald and R brown keeping there spot in the senior team. The league must be getting worse down there

[dforddoggies]

I dont think waubra will ave much chance now of winning the flag with mcintyre leaving the country and with blokes like archibald and R brown keeping there spot in the senior team. The league must be getting worse down there

nah its not that its going down in grade, its just that the league seems to more be dominated by players rather than teams. Waubra, Hepburn and Daylesford all have key players that no other team in the competition seem to be able to match, bar a few exceptions. Which can often lead to even the top teams lacking depth, or more simply being made up of 5-6 gun superstars that would be walk up starts to any other team in most leagues (bar VFL and AFL), 10 odd quality footballers (that could cut it in the BFL and such like leagues) and 6-8 players that are good footballers but no where near the players which dominate the league. Thus you will see games where a Luke Adams or Danny Liston will get 40+ touchs and dominate while the teams 22nd player will get 20 minutes game time and 2 touches.

[Freak Dodgeball Accident]

I dont think waubra will ave much chance now of winning the flag with mcintyre leaving the country and with blokes like archibald and R brown keeping there spot in the senior team. The league must be getting worse down there

It's their, not there. Tosser.

[dforddoggies]

It's their, not there. Tosser.

haha cos it makes the world of difference,im sure no one understood what he meant cos his grammer was a tad inaccurate haha u have to much time on ur hands mate

[Deledio2Tambling]

haha cos it makes the world of difference,im sure no one understood what he meant cos his grammer was a tad inaccurate haha u have to much time on ur hands mate

It's your, not ur :D

Just Kidding

Seriously FreakBall get a life.

[Barnestoneworth]

It's their, not there. Tosser.

Oh is it?????

[Off Shore]

Oh is it?????

One question only needs one question mark doesn't it? :confused:

[thekid178]

It's your, not ur :D

Just Kidding

Seriously FreakBall get a life.

No capital letters in the middle of words thank you, the grammar police are on patrol.

[Barnestoneworth]

One question only needs one question mark doesn't it? :confused:

Sorry, I have a s st st s

[Barnestoneworth]

Stutter.

[harry wong]

get a life you peanuts and talk footy thats what the site is about!

[Harry HP]

get a life you peanuts and talk footy thats what the site is about!

The word that begins your sentence should always have a capital letter at the start.

[Off Shore]

get a life you peanuts and talk footy thats what the site is about!


sOre Ewe mised tha Capital nd pissEd mesalf :D

[learmonth]

sOre Ewe mised tha Capital nd pissEd mesalf :D

Really ladies, If your going to carry on about irrelavent information like this the thread will lack any credentials. Start posting some important information that people who support the CHFL want to comment about.

As for Dford pumping themselves up, I thinks its majority of the younger kids, from speaking to last years coach, he believes they are still a bit away from Waubra, but are looking forward to the test when they finally play one another.
A certain Bungaree runner is $1200 less off after the game against learmonth on the weekend. The Learmonth -players would like to thank him for his kind donation of 2 Barrells for the long weekend.
Nothing being mentioned regarding Sprinbank, the last few weeks they have been the flavor of the month but have been brought back to earth by the best side in the competition. Are we still saying they will end top 4?

And as for this week, I hope the D'town ground is up to scratch and not a mud bath as it was last season. I am suggesting if its wet and boggy one of the most favored sides will go down this week...hopefully not us at learmonth.... Bring back the drought, I hate this wet and windy weather!!!!

[Off Shore]

This could go on forever, i think we all agree none of us are spelling geniuses maybe we should stick to footy. Still i got a chuckle out of the last few days spelling corrections.



Can anyone see the top three Daylesford Waubra and Hepburn having any serious challenges for a position? Top three might change positions within the three but think the rest of the season is going to be played only to see who makes 4 and 5.

[Off Shore]

[quote=learmonth;7684901]
Nothing being mentioned regarding Sprinbank, the last few weeks they have been the flavor of the month but have been brought back to earth by the best side in the competition. Are we still saying they will end top 4?

Springbank were missing a couple of their best last week but i doubt very much it would have made 100pts difference. Most sides play a bad one from time to time but if they get rolled by Bungaree, they are a 6 to 10 side like alot of others. They have a handy draw may help them later in the year.

[Barnestoneworth]

Hey Learmonth,

Good to see your team bounce back against Bungaree over the weekend.
Got a lot of respect for your team bud.

Jesus, pass him a lizard rag! Think I would rather read about spelling mistakes.

[learmonth]

Hey Learmonth,

Good to see your team bounce back against Bungaree over the weekend.
Got a lot of respect for your team bud.

Thanks for the compliment to the Learmonth FC. We played average football and still won which is a good sign. We were up by 7 goals with 5 mins to go, so the game was always ours for the keeping, but we did lapse and thats been our biggest worry all year, especially against the top sides were we have been blown away. We need to play consistent footy for 4 quarters and if we can do that, we can beat any side on our day.
Bungaree are certainly struggling, and wont make finals this year..... From what i ahve heard they are very disappointed which you would be as they thought they were not far away last year, but havent received the inclusion of as many Redan stars as 1st thought....

[dr evil]

Really ladies, If your going to carry on about irrelavent information like this the thread will lack any credentials. Start posting some important information that people who support the CHFL want to comment about.

As for Dford pumping themselves up, I thinks its majority of the younger kids, from speaking to last years coach, he believes they are still a bit away from Waubra, but are looking forward to the test when they finally play one another.
A certain Bungaree runner is $1200 less off after the game against learmonth on the weekend. The Learmonth -players would like to thank him for his kind donation of 2 Barrells for the long weekend.
Nothing being mentioned regarding Sprinbank, the last few weeks they have been the flavor of the month but have been brought back to earth by the best side in the competition. Are we still saying they will end top 4?

And as for this week, I hope the D'town ground is up to scratch and not a mud bath as it was last season. I am suggesting if its wet and boggy one of the most favored sides will go down this week...hopefully not us at learmonth.... Bring back the drought, I hate this wet and windy weather!!!!

The dunnstown grounds ok but perhaps you wood rather the game be played at creswick

[jester]

:thumbsd: :mad: Ease up buddy. I happen to know Learmonth quite well. I have defended both he and his brother a few times.


I agree with Barnestoneworth, if you want to kiss his arse do it in your own time, this thread is for talking footy and improving our spelling

[Uncle CC]

Learmonth,

Any chance that you could fill us in with the details from Sobey's 30th birthday? Anthony Hudson told me that Sobey and Veldhuis had a scuffle over a young lady?? Apparently there were parting words along the lines of, "I'm not playing if you're playing next week"??

[Uncle CC]

The dunnstown grounds ok but perhaps you wood rather the game be played at creswick

Bungaree's and Springbank's grounds were in terrible condition when Waubra played there. Springbanks ground is very uneven and the grass needs cutting. Bungaree's had little grass, was uneven and rock hard.

At this stage, I wouldn't think either ground would be considered for a final.

[Barnestoneworth]

Thanks for the compliment to the Learmonth FC. We played average football and still won which is a good sign. We were up by 7 goals with 5 mins to go, so the game was always ours for the keeping, but we did lapse and thats been our biggest worry all year, especially against the top sides were we have been blown away. We need to play consistent footy for 4 quarters and if we can do that, we can beat any side on our day.
Bungaree are certainly struggling, and wont make finals this year..... From what i ahve heard they are very disappointed which you would be as they thought they were not far away last year, but havent received the inclusion of as many Redan stars as 1st thought....

Yes nice to get compliments from umpires, lets hope though that he doesn't officiate in any of your games. Might not be impartial.

[dforddoggies]

Really ladies, If your going to carry on about irrelavent information like this the thread will lack any credentials. Start posting some important information that people who support the CHFL want to comment about.

As for Dford pumping themselves up, I thinks its majority of the younger kids, from speaking to last years coach, he believes they are still a bit away from Waubra, but are looking forward to the test when they finally play one another.
A certain Bungaree runner is $1200 less off after the game against learmonth on the weekend. The Learmonth -players would like to thank him for his kind donation of 2 Barrells for the long weekend.
Nothing being mentioned regarding Sprinbank, the last few weeks they have been the flavor of the month but have been brought back to earth by the best side in the competition. Are we still saying they will end top 4?

And as for this week, I hope the D'town ground is up to scratch and not a mud bath as it was last season. I am suggesting if its wet and boggy one of the most favored sides will go down this week...hopefully not us at learmonth.... Bring back the drought, I hate this wet and windy weather!!!!

Don't know if were pumping ourselves up AJ, if you have a look back you will see that it is other club personal saying comments like "daylesford are too strong for this league" or making comments about us having not faced anyone of viable competition. While your having a look back you could see some of mine and others comments saying that we are not over confident, we understand we have had a somewhat easy run and look forward to quality hitout with Hepburn,we know where we stand,i am fully aware that we wont know exactly where we stand until we face the Hepburn and Waubra types,rash comments suggesing we are pumping ourselves up is way off target considering it is a known fact that since the instatement of this blog you have done nothing but talk up your own club and your "gun" recruits.

[doppelganger]

Don't know if were pumping ourselves up AJ, if you have a look back you will see that it is other club personal saying comments like "daylesford are too strong for this league" or making comments about us having not faced anyone of viable competition.... considering it is a known fact that since the instatement of this blog you have done nothing but talk up your own club and your "gun" recruits.

Settle dforddoggies Learmonth wasn't having a go at you!:D Everyone gets a bit excited about their own sides - what's footy without passion! PS like your posts!

[dforddoggies]

Settle dforddoggies Learmonth wasn't having a go at you!:D Everyone gets a bit excited about their own sides - what's footy without passion! PS like your posts!

thanks doppelganger, haha footy is nothing without passion mate ur not wrong i suppose that why i got on the defensive when learmonth accused us of pumping ourselves up,hes a passionate man and i have alot of respect for him being an ex-dford boy, anyway as new topic of discussion do you think the CHFL flag is a three horse race? Meaning waubra, dford and hepburn

[Crafty 4 PM]

Quick question for u dforddoggies. I've got a couple of ex team mates playing over with u blokes this season in Jake Pring and Jack Savige just wondering how they're travelling? I've seen Pringa's name in the best a fair bit and I understand "Hammer" has been getting a bit of a run on the ball.

[dforddoggies]

Quick question for u dforddoggies. I've got a couple of ex team mates playing over with u blokes this season in Jake Pring and Jack Savige just wondering how they're travelling? I've seen Pringa's name in the best a fair bit and I understand "Hammer" has been getting a bit of a run on the ball.

hey mate yeh both going quite well, pringa is a great asset to run on and off the ball and in the forward line, great pace always manags a sneaky goal or two, yeh jack sav has been great as a second ruckman to ox winduss and doubling up as a key backman, strong mark as you would know, both very team orientated guys

[Crafty 4 PM]

hey mate yeh both going quite well, pringa is a great asset to run on and off the ball and in the forward line, great pace always manags a sneaky goal or two, yeh jack sav has been great as a second ruckman to ox winduss and doubling up as a key backman, strong mark as you would know, both very team orientated guys

Yeah mate, bote of them eat footballs for breakfast. Very handy pick ups for you blokes

[Off Shore]

anyway as new topic of discussion do you think the CHFL flag is a three horse race? Meaning waubra, dford and hepburn


Yes it looks that way at the moment. The other sides need to find consistency against the good sides to be a threat. Springbank pushed Hepburn and were smashed by Waubra. If these sides are to give themselves a realistic chance they have to back up and push the top sides every time. The 3 top teams are the only ones to do this consistently for the last 2 years. Upsets will occur but i don't see at this stage anyone else in the race !

[dr evil]

Yes it looks that way at the moment. The other sides need to find consistency against the good sides to be a threat. Springbank pushed Hepburn and were smashed by Waubra. If these sides are to give themselves a realistic chance they have to back up and push the top sides every time. The 3 top teams are the only ones to do this consistently for the last 2 years. Upsets will occur but i don't see at this stage anyone else in the race !

yer it looks a three horse race just maybe learmonth could pull of an upset win in the finals springbank will proble make up the five but i dont think they have the dept to beat the big 3 but with tranquilly and nicolls up forward come finals time who no's.My moneys on daylesford vs waubra GF . will we finally see a good game at the Northern oval

[doppelganger]

thanks doppelganger, haha footy is nothing without passion mate ur not wrong i suppose that why i got on the defensive when learmonth accused us of pumping ourselves up,hes a passionate man and i have alot of respect for him being an ex-dford boy, anyway as new topic of discussion do you think the CHFL flag is a three horse race? Meaning waubra, dford and hepburn
You're telling me...been on the other end of that passion a few times (???!!!!)
'Tis looking like a 3 horse race but if the Lakies get over their injury woes they will be in the running. No guarantees in footy & if the doggies have to play on that voodoo ground at Learmonth finals time they could be in trouble!

[ohwhenthesaints]

yer it looks a three horse race just maybe learmonth could pull of an upset win in the finals springbank will proble make up the five but i dont think they have the dept to beat the big 3 but with tranquilly and nicolls up forward come finals time who no's.My moneys on daylesford vs waubra GF . will we finally see a good game at the Northern oval

Yes Waubra will be in the grand final, hopefully Rohan Brown keeps away from the bakery in the next 3 months, that big mouth of his loves wrapping itself around a pie or 10. The Donald reserves need you back Browny:thumbsu:

[learmonth]

You're telling me...been on the other end of that passion a few times (???!!!!)
'Tis looking like a 3 horse race but if the Lakies get over their injury woes they will be in the running. No guarantees in footy & if the doggies have to play on that voodoo ground at Learmonth finals time they could be in trouble!

I have a new idea, how about we have a lightning premiership (Just like junior days) for all the sides outside the top 3, there will probably be more interest in that since there is only 3 sides in according to everyone?????, and it will give the likes of Beaufort, Creswick and Gordon players the chance of maybe playing finals football for the first time in years.

Here's an idea for a footy trip fund raiser.??? All clubs choose there best drinker, must consume a pot of beer every 3 mins and the last man that can keep up or standing takes the cash... Would be worth $1500..
Who are the best drinkers at clubs..

Learmonth = Paul " Nuggett" McMurry....

[AxelFoley#5]

I have a new idea, how about we have a lightning premiership (Just like junior days) for all the sides outside the top 3, there will probably be more interest in that since there is only 3 sides in according to everyone?????, and it will give the likes of Beaufort, Creswick and Gordon players the chance of maybe playing finals football for the first time in years.

Here's an idea for a footy trip fund raiser.??? All clubs choose there best drinker, must consume a pot of beer every 3 mins and the last man that can keep up or standing takes the cash... Would be worth $1500..
Who are the best drinkers at clubs..

Learmonth = Paul " Nuggett" McMurry....

D'ford = Gummies O'Brien, Azza Brereton or Ox Winduss (can hold sum grog those three)
Funniest blokes on the piss = Chicky Noodles Frith and Ducky Scoble

[Off Shore]

[quote=learmonth;7693913]I have a new idea, how about we have a lightning premiership (Just like junior days) for all the sides outside the top 3, there will probably be more interest in that since there is only 3 sides in according to everyone?????,

Learmonth do think the top three will change? You i believe have the fourth best side in the comp but were thrashed by waubra and hepburn , sides number 2 & 3.
I know on any given day everyone is beatable but i think you would need to play Dford Waubra & Hepburn when they are having an off day to beat them. Chances of Sides 4 and 5 playing finals and this happening is very slim.
Something needs to change to bridge the gap , what is it?

[learmonth]

[quote=learmonth;7693913]I have a new idea, how about we have a lightning premiership (Just like junior days) for all the sides outside the top 3, there will probably be more interest in that since there is only 3 sides in according to everyone?????,

Learmonth do think the top three will change? You i believe have the fourth best side in the comp but were thrashed by waubra and hepburn , sides number 2 & 3.
I know on any given day everyone is beatable but i think you would need to play Dford Waubra & Hepburn when they are having an off day to beat them. Chances of Sides 4 and 5 playing finals and this happening is very slim.
Something needs to change to bridge the gap , what is it?

Totally agree, at this stage, the top 3 are well above all other sides, but im not one to sit back and just allow for the season to unfold the way it is. All these sides have weaknesses, and its up to the opposition to ensure that these 3 clubs play on your terms and not there's. This requires a side to be well planned, disciplined, fit and able to stand up when these 3 sides come at you, which will happen at some stage in the day.
These 3 sides are not used to being behind, and usually smash sides, so when someone seriously challenges them and they are behind (pressure) then you may see them start arguing with one another and their game plan start to fall apart with players trying to do too much etc.
How do you get them into that situation is by hard work and self belief, as most sides are technically/mentally beaten before they even get on the ground.
We at learmonth do not fear those 3 sides and though well beaten by 2 of them so far, we will continue to work hard, believe in ourself and look forward to the opportunity of playing them again, and learning from where we went wrong last time.
If you make the finals, its a whole different ball game, and any side that gets 4th or 5th, which is still wide open, may just cause an upset.....
Waubra to em are the less likely side to feel the pressure, the mineral water may affect the other 2 sides come finals time....

[N Bartos]

Learmonth,

Any chance that you could fill us in with the details from Sobey's 30th birthday? Anthony Hudson told me that Sobey and Veldhuis had a scuffle over a young lady?? Apparently there were parting words along the lines of, "I'm not playing if you're playing next week"??
Definitely ocurred. One ex player got his head slammed into the roller door.

[learmonth]

Definitely ocurred. One ex player got his head slammed into the roller door.

Sobey's 30th was a great night, plenty of good music and alcohol but bloody cold on the farm. As for the rumors floating around, completely untrue, and both will be playing this weekend.
I enjoy reading these stories regarding the Lakies, as chopper said, "never let the truth get in teh way of a good yarn...."

[dforddoggies]

D'ford = Gummies O'Brien, Azza Brereton or Ox Winduss (can hold sum grog those three)
Funniest blokes on the piss = Chicky Noodles Frith and Ducky Scoble

haha your not wrong mate, if paully rahill was around i dare say he'd want to claim some glory

[Off Shore]

Tips anyone?

Buninyong v Ballan . Ballan in a good tussle.
Hepburn v Newlyn . Hepburn comfortably.
Creswick v Daylesford . Daylesford just.....
Beaufort v Clunes . Beaufort at home.
Waubra v Gordon . Waubra Brown to reach half ton.
Bungaree v Springbank . Bungaree bound to start soon.
Dunnstown v Learmonth . Learmonth to fast, should be a good game.

[dr evil]

Sobey's 30th was a great night, plenty of good music and alcohol but bloody cold on the farm. As for the rumors floating around, completely untrue, and both will be playing this weekend.
I enjoy reading these stories regarding the Lakies, as chopper said, "never let the truth get in teh way of a good yarn...."

lot of rain this week learmonth you no how that spud dirt sticks like shit to a blanket .I think before u head to Dunnstown on Saturday you better stock up on the omo

[learmonth]

Tips anyone?

Buninyong v Ballan . Ballan in a good tussle.
Hepburn v Newlyn . Hepburn comfortably.
Creswick v Daylesford . Daylesford just.....
Beaufort v Clunes . Beaufort at home.
Waubra v Gordon . Waubra Brown to reach half ton.
Bungaree v Springbank . Bungaree bound to start soon.
Dunnstown v Learmonth . Learmonth to fast, should be a good game.

Buninyong by about 3 goals. Ballan may struggle on the big ground, and from what i have seen of the bunnies, they love the wet.
Hepburn, easily- Cox to kick a bag with Mckay 4-6 goals
Dford, luck its not dry or we could have had arepeat of last year with a score of close to 300- They will still win by 20+ goals
Waubra- As above, + liston to reach 50+ touches
Sprinbank in a close one. Tranquilli will control the back half, and minimise Nicholsons influence, while Bunga has no match up for Nicolls if he plays. If he doesnt, then Bunga by 17 points

As for D'Town's oval, it cant be any worse then when we played there last season, Couldnt see 10 meters in front due to the fog, real danger game, especially if the heavens open up, but there is too much at stake and expect us to get home by 3-5 goals.

[tud34]

[quote=learmonth;7705542]Buninyong by about 3 goals. Ballan may struggle on the big ground, and from what i have seen of the bunnies, they love the wet.
quote]

Word has it that Jake Harris was sighted training at Bunny on Thursday night and will line up in the 2nds for his first game of the year this week. Jake is now again playing for Bunnies after he lost an appeal to play for Skipton. I hear that he was denied the appeal by the league as "the league cant afford to lose him as he is an up and coming ruckman"

Does anyone else have an oppinion on this. I believe that he will not have his heart in the game playing for bunninyong and they will not be impressed in his attitude to the club. The reason that he wanted to leave was that he didnt get enough opportunity to play senior football, but will Buninyong want to play someone in their senior side that doesnt want to play for the club?

[learmonth]

[quote=learmonth;7705542]Buninyong by about 3 goals. Ballan may struggle on the big ground, and from what i have seen of the bunnies, they love the wet.
quote]

Word has it that Jake Harris was sighted training at Bunny on Thursday night and will line up in the 2nds for his first game of the year this week. Jake is now again playing for Bunnies after he lost an appeal to play for Skipton. I hear that he was denied the appeal by the league as "the league cant afford to lose him as he is an up and coming ruckman"

Does anyone else have an oppinion on this. I believe that he will not have his heart in the game playing for bunninyong and they will not be impressed in his attitude to the club. The reason that he wanted to leave was that he didnt get enough opportunity to play senior football, but will Buninyong want to play someone in their senior side that doesnt want to play for the club?

That wouldnt be the correct reason as its an independent tribunral which is separate from the CHFL ajudicates on this. The only reason a player can be knocked back is that he is non financial or that the club looks likely to fold due to not having enough numbers (Which isnt the case). Another reason is if he is a contracted player. If he took it to the VCFL, he would win hands down, and ild be surprised if the Bunnies put up the $5000 as they wouldnt win.

[Tommy Hughes]

Definitely ocurred. One ex player got his head slammed into the roller door.
as a strong supporter of the central highlands league and especially learmonth, i was disgusted to hear of the incident invloving Mino Hines. The tool just keeps causing trouble whatever the club he is involved in and what disgusts me even more he has a coaching role within the club. The sooner the club realizes that Mino has a problem with the drink the better of they will be, which only leaves one choice and that is to get rid of him.

[Uncle CC]

I believe that he will not have his heart in the game playing for bunninyong and they will not be impressed in his attitude to the club.

Speaking of not having your heart in the game, one of the blokes playing in your team on the weekend absolutely reeked of booze. It does not say much for the state of your club when you allow a bloke to play when he has clearly been on the piss the night before the game.

[the dunnstown pope]

It was good to see Learmonth get their arses kicked at Dunnstown yesterday. I don't know why there is whinging about the ground, it is in good nick. I think the only Learmonth side that won was the magoos. Their juniors were not much chop. AJ, you didn't seem to do much. You might be tired from all the typing you do on Bigfooty. The Dunnstown players really enjoyed the win and a good night was had by all at the Shamrock and back at the club for the annual Dunnstown Idol talent night. One act was quite funny, it was a rendition of "We are family", quite apt considering most at the club are related.

[learmonth]

It was good to see Learmonth get their arses kicked at Dunnstown yesterday. I don't know why there is whinging about the ground, it is in good nick. I think the only Learmonth side that won was the magoos. Their juniors were not much chop. AJ, you didn't seem to do much. You might be tired from all the typing you do on Bigfooty. The Dunnstown players really enjoyed the win and a good night was had by all at the Shamrock and back at the club for the annual Dunnstown Idol talent night. One act was quite funny, it was a rendition of "We are family", quite apt considering most at the club are related.

Not sure where the whinging came from, but we got smashed all day by a better side, I can clearly admit that!!!! Ground was in excellent condition, and D'Town made us look second rate. No excuses, just outclassed on the day, and we need to improve as a side if we are to make the 5....

[roaring tiger]

Not sure where the whinging came from, but we got smashed all day by a better side, I can clearly admit that!!!! Ground was in excellent condition, and D'Town made us look second rate. No excuses, just outclassed on the day, and we need to improve as a side if we are to make the 5....

Still sitting in 4th Posie on the ladder though learmonth with a very healthy % and a few good players to return over the next couple of weeks i hear, no need to panic just yet.

[napisan]

Speaking of not having your heart in the game, one of the blokes playing in your team on the weekend absolutely reeked of booze. It does not say much for the state of your club when you allow a bloke to play when he has clearly been on the piss the night before the game.


I'm sure Waubra would have had atleast one player this season have a few beers the night before a match. It happens every now and then. Gordon's problem is a lack of about 18 quality players.

[Uncle CC]

I'm sure Waubra would have had atleast one player this season have a few beers the night before a match. It happens every now and then. Gordon's problem is a lack of about 18 quality players.

Not to my knowledge. If they have it certainly wouldn't have been as many as this bloke had. He still reeked of piss in the 2nd half!

Apparently a bloke from Daylesford said that they got better a workout playing soggy biscuits than they did when they played Gordon.

[NoRumoursAllFact]

Spot on Rooster, was at that game right next to him, and he didnt swear once, very witty and comical and good too see hepburn was disciplined as they bit back. 1st rule of any good footballer is not to take any notice of the crowd. Even Robertson got distracted and tried to have his say. Then they wrote a pathetic letter into the courier..What a pack of sooks. As i said, like to abuse themselves, but once they get it back, bring on the tears.

As for the Beachams mate, especially AJ, he made Hepburn players look 2nd rate in the final the other week, and his brother Tim, geez ild hate to see what he would do in the Central Highlands...
Problem is with you clowns is that you abuse the Beachams, and they wouldnt even have a clue who you idiots are. I guess you wish that one of them would shake your pathetic hand so you could act important and be a cool cat.
If only you could play the game buddy!!!

Did anyone else throw up all over themselves??

[Off Shore]

Did anyone else throw up all over themselves??

Mate the date is 4/06/07 get with the program!

[NoRumoursAllFact]

Did anyone else throw up all over themselves??

Mate the date is 4/06/07 get with the program!

I know the date.. answer the question yes or yes

[Bobby Giovanni]

They aren't that bad. Even if they were bad on the field you wouldn't want to be yelled at by either of them. Both twins have got a really short temper. That's why you must respect them instead of abusing them.


The circle of life is complete.

[Off Shore]

Crusader or Dforddoggies can you fill us in on Saturday's match v Creswick. I know you can't win every game by 20 goals but i think everyone would have expected a bigger win. Did the boys have an off day or did the wickers have a reasonable crack at it?

[AxelFoley#5]

Crusader or Dforddoggies can you fill us in on Saturday's match v Creswick. I know you can't win every game by 20 goals but i think everyone would have expected a bigger win. Did the boys have an off day or did the wickers have a reasonable crack at it?

I was at the game on Saturday.
We definetely had an off day, two blokes reported and subsequently suspended for the Hepburn game wasnt a good outcome either. A better side would have beaten us easily, but the 4pts were still obtained so thats the main thing. Certainly though, a few things to work on with a weekend off in preparation for the local derby.

Full credit to Creswick in their efforts, if they stick together and recruit a few stars they are on the improve.

[Off Shore]

I was at the game on Saturday.
We definetely had an off day, two blokes reported and subsequently suspended for the Hepburn game wasnt a good outcome either. A better side would have beaten us easily, but the 4pts were still obtained so thats the main thing. Certainly though, a few things to work on with a weekend off in preparation for the local derby.

Full credit to Creswick in their efforts, if they stick together and recruit a few stars they are on the improve.

Thanks Ax, only goes to show every team can have a bad day thats what keeps the game interesting. By the way who were the two suspended and why?

[dforddoggies]

Thanks Ax, only goes to show every team can have a bad day thats what keeps the game interesting. By the way who were the two suspended and why?

yeah mate definatly was an off day, tho full credit to creswick they were much more competitive than i have seen creswick in the past. joel adams and david thompson were the two reports, both striking i think but dont quote me on that, big losses

[bungareepremiers06]

HA HA HA...... is that joel, jackson or risky?????
You made me laugh so hard i think i put my back out!!

As for bunga...... whats the go with the U15's coach? Kids sitting on the bench and he doesnt want to put extra's on, nor would he let a few of his kids play for waubra when they didnt have a team???

How quickly do you lot forget?? It was only a few years ago that bunga U15s couldnt even side a team themselves......they were happy to take players from other teams to make up a side!!!!! When they started to get players from EAST they were also happy to add players to allow all kids a go!!
BING BACK BUZZ!!!

C'MON boys dont get all bitchy about Learmonth seniors coach just because Merv has yelled at you too much, invest in some ear muffs instead!!!

By the way.....JOEL..... top of the u18 list, you had better start performing better mate!!!

neither of them mate.
ive seen bout a quarter of the15s each week so i hardly comment altho wen i was playin 15s and east players were out we got the dropped east players. back in those days it was just to make up numbers and really we struggled to win a game anyways.
as for learmonth, i just dont rate AJ at all. dont like him and glad hes not playin at the club. full credit to learmonth to be where they are at this stage of the season and this is no dig at the club, just at the coach.
and for best player in the 18s i cant see a better player out there. would you lik to put forward a top 10 of your own?

[Off Shore]

Mmm didn't know you copped points that can lead to suspension on this thread, well i do now.
Mobbenfuhrer, i don't think what i said was near as bad as some of the abuse I've read on here. To many people get on here and launch personal attacks behind the safety of a computer screen. Most directed at one bloke and he's identity is known, at least when he gives someone a spray they know who it's coming from.
The comment i replied to was obviously from an U 18 player who has only just started posting. He is either bagging blokes he has never played against and most likely doesn't know or posting U 18 gossip. There is an under eighteen thread that would seem a better place to post.
Anyway will be on my best behavior as i would hate to get rubbed out , i don't know if i could go on...

[learmonth]

Mmm didn't know you copped points that can lead to suspension on this thread, well i do now.
Mobbenfuhrer, i don't think what i said was near as bad as some of the abuse I've read on here. To many people get on here and launch personal attacks behind the safety of a computer screen. Most directed at one bloke and he's identity is known, at least when he gives someone a spray they know who it's coming from.
The comment i replied to was obviously from an U 18 player who has only just started posting. He is either bagging blokes he has never played against and most likely doesn't know or posting U 18 gossip. There is an under eighteen thread that would seem a better place to post.
Anyway will be on my best behavior as i would hate to get rubbed out , i don't know if i could go on...

I find that quite funny, what can you get suspended for???? and how long do they give you. The two guys from Dford that were suspended were Joel Adams 1 week and Dave Thompson who got 4 weeks with two sitting on his head. Both will miss the BIG game against Hepburn, and may sway hepburn to favourtism.

[Bernie Q]

I find that quite funny, what can you get suspended for???? and how long do they give you. The two guys from Dford that were suspended were Joel Adams 1 week and Dave Thompson who got 4 weeks with two sitting on his head. Both will miss the BIG game against Hepburn, and may sway hepburn to favourtism.

In the lead up to the D'Ford v Hepburn game, what is the state of D'Fords ground, having played there for a few years I know the ground can get pretty heavey after a bit of rain.

[dr evil]

In the lead up to the D'Ford v Hepburn game, what is the state of D'Fords ground, having played there for a few years I know the ground can get pretty heavey after a bit of rain.

the Daylesford ground is pretty ordinary ,but the bmx track around the ground is very ruff.Disappointing to be missing j adams and tommo for the big one might come down to the ruck duel wood an ox beat a chief

[Off Shore]

I find that quite funny, what can you get suspended for???? and how long do they give you. The two guys from Dford that were suspended were Joel Adams 1 week and Dave Thompson who got 4 weeks with two sitting on his head. Both will miss the BIG game against Hepburn, and may sway hepburn to favourtism.

I received a private message from Big Brother ( Mobbenfuhrer ) which stated that i have received an infraction for minor abuse. The infraction is worth 1 point which may result in restricted access until the point expires. Serious infractions will never expire!
Doe's this make me an animal on this thread, am i a dirty sniping poster?
I feel i'll be targeted on here now and if i retaliate could be rubbed out for life. :D

[Animal]

Was out after the Bungaree V Learmonth game and saw a very happy looking bungaree coach Jayden Reid with a dollar sign on a gold chain -$- it was a very large 'bling' very visable.I watched that game which Bungaree went down by 3 or so goals and Reid got about 4 kicks. Maybe a bit symbolic of Reids thoughts??

[bungareepremiers06]

Was out after the Bungaree V Learmonth game and saw a very happy looking bungaree coach Jayden Reid with a dollar sign on a gold chain -$- it was a very large 'bling' very visable.I watched that game which Bungaree went down by 3 or so goals and Reid got about 4 kicks. Maybe a bit symbolic of Reids thoughts??

bungaree ball was on that night. the theme was bling.
true, Reidy has struggled so far this season although showed a big improvement vs Springbank

[Gadget]

bungaree ball was on that night. the theme was bling.
true, Reidy has struggled so far this season although showed a big improvement vs Springbank
Who's the cummins who keeps getting in the best? Is he a recruit or product from juniors?

[merrigan]

Who's the cummins who keeps getting in the best? Is he a recruit or product from juniors?

Its little Ricky from Redan.

[chubs]

caution when on the roads, rumour has it matt clark just picked up his long awaited, pride and joy, the monaro!!! :p:p

[Doggies/R/Awsome]

Who's the cummins who keeps getting in the best? Is he a recruit or product from juniors?

its micky. he cirtaily is and wat a product.. got the best set of hands in the comp!! struggles in the wet though.

[bungareepremiers06]

its micky. he cirtaily is and wat a product.. got the best set of hands in the comp!! struggles in the wet though.

lol hes talking about ricky cummins from bungaree. hs bout 4'5 but fast. real fast. michael cummins played 18s last year for daylesford and yeh hes a bit of quality ill say

[bungareepremiers06]

nice. yeh theres some good players up there but luke morris on top is a huge call. jmahar should def be gettin some recognition imo. the general view of the 15s is that they like the new coach and he gets alot more out of them. from what ive seen on the track they are working a lot harder than last year and cd push for a top 3 spot if thy keep on thier game.