WRFL Division 2

[coldog]

Just thought if anyone would be interested in talking about Division 2 of the WRFL as the other WRFL thread is 99% Div. 1 talk. If you wanna go and talk Div 2 WRFL footy go ahead.

Todays Results from www.wrfl.asn.au

DIVISION 2

ALBANVALE 2.4 8.8 12.11 19.15.129
WYNDHAMVALE FALCONS 4.1 6.3 8.5 11.5.71

Best Alb Henderson, Spatolisano, Mitchell
WF S.Cook, Wood, Nicholls

Goals Alb Henderson 4, Basaraba 3
WF Crea 3, S.Cook, Smith 2

COBURG DISTRICTS 1.6 4.7 8.9 10.12.72
GLENORDEN 4.8 8.14 12.18 20.21.141

Best CD Collins, Farchione, Cali
GO Innella, Johns, McDonald

Goals CD Bertelli 3, Triantafylidis, Farchione 2
GO Menzel, Lovell, Johns, Derrich 3 Innella, Bunworth 2

DEER PARK 6.4 13.5 17.8 23.14.152
BRAYBROOK 1.1 3.3 5.5 6.8.44

Best DP Robinson, Blythe, Belshaw
Bray Skrijel, Serrano, Danskin

Goals DP Rizzo 5, Alducci, Blythe 4, Catterall, Buhaja 4
Bray Longeri 2

NORTH FOOTSCRAY 3.5 10.6 12.7 14.9.93
NORTH SUNSHINE 4.1 6.2 8.2 11.7.73

Best NF McZohan, Williams, Phillips
NS Horne, Smolinski, Telfer

Goals NF Lucas 4, Williams, Desilva 3
` NS Clarke, Nadielski, Stone, White 2

SUNSHINE HEIGHTS 4.2 10.5 13.8 17.10.112
GLADSTONE PARK 3.4 5.5 13.7 15.9.99

Best SH Weston, Greto, Bugeja
GP Brown, Buckingham, Orr

Goals SH Greto 8, Weston 3, Hill 2
GP Shephard 6, Orr, Harrison 2


CENTRAL ALTONA 5.9 13.9 16.13 22.14.146
WESTERN MAGPIES 4.3 7.7 13.9 16.13.109

Best CA A.Houli, Vucica, A ElHouli
WM Garvey, Lawrie, Cardwell

Goals CA Vucica, ElHawli, Taleb 4, Gurrera 3
WM Paone 3, Cardwell, Lindsay, Page, Thomas 2

WEST FOOTSCRAY 11.4 24.6 39.14 51.17.323
BRUNSWICK POWER 2.1 3.2 5.3 8.3.51

Best WF S.Lane, McGhie, Baines
BP Yates, Noonan, Briggs

Goals WF Lane 16, McGhie 12, McNally 5, McFadyen 5
BP Ellis, Noonan 2

[crappermd]

I'm very interested in getting this thread up and running. Interesting to see Albanvale knock off Wyndhamvale who were unbeaten to date. They must be doing something right down at cobra land. Is Glenordan the side to beat? Are Deer Park as good as what they think they are? Do west rely on too few to get the job done? Would be interested on some feedback. 50 goals in a senior footy game. Pretty rare these days.

[jonesy86]

is the shephard for glad park heath shephard who played for the pies and bears in the late 80's?

[bush_tucker77]

glenorden have been the real deal in divvy 2 for ages, its about time they stepped up and went up to division 1. no more premature finals departures.

[obe1]

Glenorden the real deal? Your kidding arn't you. Yes they have been the most dominant second division team for some time ( win/loss ratio ) but they are a long long way behind a first division club ( Seddon aside ) The fact they can't win a grannie speaks volumes for thier desire to make it into division 1. Altona is the only club that has the infastructure to support a division 1 team. Even though they may finish bottom two they are still that far ahead with thier junior numbers and development.

Its about time the league split into three divisions for the sake of the better teams in second divison. One of the ways for the top teams to improve would be to only play teams of simialr strenghts, the gap between the top and bottom eight is far too great. For example the team that finishes eigth usally has lost more games that it wins and still gets to play finals??? Hardly a reward for good performances.

[GOONA]

The lane that kicked 16 for WF. Is that Tyson lane? Also, can anyone tell me how Scott Balshaw is travelling at Deer Park?

[obe1]

No its not Tyson Lane,its the old war horse Stephen Lane formally of central Altona. Steve is around 38 years old usally gets a bag against the weaker teams. As far as I know he son also plays in the same team.

Scott is still running around at Deer park, only just getting a kick at this stage of the year.

[coldog]

I got this thread up and running because I have seen a fair bit of Div 2 footy as i know someone who plays for the Western Magpies. They're struggling at the moment and they gave a good account of themselves against Central Altona on the Weekend. Anyway on the Central Altona update the game was played in good spirits and there were no problems, all they need is a major sponsor and some good players and they'll get better.

[GoesBangFrom50]

Im suprised Magpies were able to get so close after that got flogged by 40+ goals the week before.... did they pick up some new players during the week?

[coldog]

No, but they played a couple of young guys from the U18s this week as they are short a few players, the two that played were fantastic. What the club needs is a few more guys to come down and play and they have an excellent U18s team so hopefully they will stay around and play seniors next year.

On Saturday at 3/4 time whey were down by about 3 goals, but couldnt get any closer. Hopefully that continues next week against North Footscray.

[Travvy43]

On Saturday at 3/4 time whey were down by about 3 goals, but couldnt get any closer. Hopefully that continues next week against North Footscray.

North Footscray have been in some pretty good form so far this year. I would expect them to account for the maggies quite easily.

Look out for montebello in the twos for North Footscray (No. 40), from what i hear he has been burning.

[obe1]

North Footscray have been in some pretty good form so far this year. I would expect them to account for the maggies quite easily.

Look out for montebello in the twos for North Footscray (No. 40), from what i hear he has been burning.
Roo boy has been burning up the two's all his adult life, was a handy player as a kid, went backwards from then on.

Travvy43, don't get caught by Raza posting on this thread, he gets very upset if we lower ourselves ( he's opinion ) to this thread.lol:D

[bigdog08]

hey good idea for a thread was a bit sick of only reading mainly div 1 news on the other thread. Can anyone tell me if west foots are any chance of talking it one step further from last year. After the performance they put up against altona in the prelim last year you wouldve thought they would be flying this year, and by the look of the clearance list they have lost a few but gained many, surely bones would have recruited in areas where recruiting was needed? havent been able to get to a game this year but looking in the paper there are a couple of teams that are going good and may leave west to be the bridesmaid again? anyone seen them play and knows how they are going to go come final and weather they have a side capable of winning the flag?

[daddy_4_eyes]

Scott Balshaw.... ask the Boundary umpires... they should know, he spends so much time next to them!!

That guy is the biggest seagull in the league.

Deer Park are even surprising themselves at the minute. New coach, lots of new players, no one really knew what to expect.

[GoesBangFrom50]

That guy is the biggest seagull in the league.

Deer Park are even surprising themselves at the minute. New coach, lots of new players, no one really knew what to expect.

Not fit enough, fast enough or TOUGH enough to be there when it counts... PRETENDERS

[My North]

Brunswick Power cant be that bad????? or are they???

[crappermd]

Haven't seen west as yet but would have thought the loss to Wyndhamvale would have hurt them a coupl of weeks ago. I think they were over-run in the last quarter with Wyndhamvale kicking seven goals.

[Travvy43]

hey good idea for a thread was a bit sick of only reading mainly div 1 news on the other thread. Can anyone tell me if west foots are any chance of talking it one step further from last year. After the performance they put up against altona in the prelim last year you wouldve thought they would be flying this year, and by the look of the clearance list they have lost a few but gained many, surely bones would have recruited in areas where recruiting was needed? havent been able to get to a game this year but looking in the paper there are a couple of teams that are going good and may leave west to be the bridesmaid again? anyone seen them play and knows how they are going to go come final and weather they have a side capable of winning the flag?

I hope they consider a move to skinners reserve, their ground and faciliities quite simply should have div one footy played on it.

[beefeater1000]

I hope they consider a move to skinners reserve, their ground and faciliities quite simply should have div one footy played on it.
agree with u there trav, it would be better than playing on that patch of grass near the whitten oval, but, they play the ground well, and should cement a top 3 spot for sure. didnt they play afl practice matches at skiner not too long ago?

[duckduckgoose]

agree with u there trav, it would be better than playing on that patch of grass near the whitten oval, but, they play the ground well, and should cement a top 3 spot for sure. didnt they play afl practice matches at skiner not too long ago?

about time someone put a divi 2 thread together. afl games were played there but about at least 10-12 years ago, been used for the world game of late being a west supporter i would hate to see them leave the quarry

[beefeater1000]

Brunswick Power cant be that bad????? or are they???
half of the ones side , has to play 2 games (both 1's and resssies) the club just needs some sponsors or even a juniors side(s) to give the club some support, they give it a fair crack with what they have though.

[WRFLfan]

Glenorden the real deal? Your kidding arn't you. Yes they have been the most dominant second division team for some time ( win/loss ratio ) but they are a long long way behind a first division club ( Seddon aside ) The fact they can't win a grannie speaks volumes for thier desire to make it into division 1. Altona is the only club that has the infastructure to support a division 1 team. Even though they may finish bottom two they are still that far ahead with thier junior numbers and development.

Its about time the league split into three divisions for the sake of the better teams in second divison. One of the ways for the top teams to improve would be to only play teams of simialr strenghts, the gap between the top and bottom eight is far too great. For example the team that finishes eigth usally has lost more games that it wins and still gets to play finals??? Hardly a reward for good performances.

The point about the team that finishes 8th if thats so then thats not right, and that reflects on the whole league. I agree 3 divisons theres new teams popping up is there?

[WRFLfan]

Lane is Steve Lane. Played at Central Altona before West.
Scott Balshaw.... ask the Boundary umpires... they should know, he spends so much time next to them!!
Has he got over getting dropped fromthe Colts on finals eve yet, lucky he got that far.
I thought you should ask the car park attentant not the boundry ump about his footy progress

[WRFLfan]

I hope they consider a move to skinners reserve, their ground and faciliities quite simply should have div one footy played on it.
It is the windyist ground of all time and coldest but is a waste to the WRFL i know when players play at Yarravilles ground they get excited because of the big grandstand and its the same with Skinner.
Do they even play finals there anymore?

[Palace03]

The 3 divisions will eventuate in the next few years. The league are waiting for Caroline Springs and Point Cook to get their senior teams together, while trying to convince Werrbiee Centrals to play back in our league (unlikely).

Surely this is the year for Glen Orden, they were challenged by Deer Park a couple of weeks ago but held their nerve and no-one else has come close. It will be either Wests or Deer Park to play-off against Orden.

[beefeater1000]

The point about the team that finishes 8th if thats so then thats not right, and that reflects on the whole league. I agree 3 divisons theres new teams popping up all the time

to have three divisions would be handy to have because the western region is growing so rapidly and the comp would be much more even, you would have to bring in/and or start up at least 2 or 3 teams to make it worth having the 3 divisions. i think the minimum is 8 teams per division. correct me if i got it wrong.

[WRFLfan]

to have three divisions would be handy to have because the western region is growing so rapidly and the comp would be much more even, you would have to bring in/and or start up at least 2 or 3 teams to make it worth having the 3 divisions. i think the minimum is 8 teams per division. correct me if i got it wrong.
If it was 8 would you have a top 4 or you would have the same problem with teams losing more than winning and making finals i think any player would want to make it like that

[crappermd]

Can the deer Park, st.albans, sunshine areas support another senior team? We already have Deer Park, St Albans, Albanvale, Sunshine, North Sunshine and Sunshine Heights all playing within a 6 km radius of each other. This area is becoming the Melb of the AFL (too many teams in one area.)

[coldog]

In the event of a 3 division competition , the bottom 2 teams in Div 1 go to div 2 and the bottom 8 teams from div 2 go to div 3, and the 6 team around Deer Park, St. Albans and sunshine could merge into 3 teams and introduce Newport Power, a team from Tarneit and Point Cook into one of the div's.

[Pearce off Jack]

Can anyone tell me if Joe Andruela is still playing at Albanvale and how he is going?

[obe1]

Can anyone tell me if Joe Andruela is still playing at Albanvale and how he is going?

Yes he is back playing for the cobra's, I understand he has been there ruckman ( due to their lack of talls ) and by all reports is doing well.

[obe1]

It is the windiest ground of all time and coldest but is a waste to the WRFL i know when players play at Yarravillas ground they get excited because of the big grandstand and its the same with Skinner.
Do they even play finals there anymore?

No question, the atmosphere at yarraville is electric during the finals, unfortunately I can not say the same for skinners. Skinners at its peak was a fantastic surface, but the wide open spaces gave it a ghostly feel. Back in 94-97 the Western Jets used it as its base, the AFL put a little money into it to spruce it up and even the western bulldogs trained there over preseason. Unfortunately the council in its wisdom decided to remove the outer fences and open the park to the community ( read druggies ) one particular night a bucket load of syringes were collected prior to training. That my boy was an end to that, jets since relocated to Caroline springs and skinners left to the roaming of dogs and the odd soccer game.

[beefeater1000]

No question, the atmosphere at yarraville is electric during the finals, unfortunately I can not say the same for skinners. Skinners at its peak was a fantastic surface, but the wide open spaces gave it a ghostly feel. Back in 94-97 the Western Jets used it as its base, the AFL put a little money into it to spruce it up and even the western bulldogs trained there over preseason. Unfortunately the council in its wisdom decided to remove the outer fences and open the park to the community ( read druggies ) one particular night a bucket load of syringes were collected prior to training. That my boy was an end to that, jets since relocated to Caroline springs and skinners left to the roaming of dogs and the odd soccer game.

played there for cricket this year, the outfield at skinners is still a belta:thumbsu:
whats caroline springs ground like obe,?? it would a wind tunnell out there

[obe1]

played there for cricket this year, the outfield at skinners is still a belta:thumbsu:
whats Caroline springs ground like obe,?? it would a wind tunnel out there

The ground is behind the local primary school, it is a reasonable size with good grass cover, cold and lonely place on a bad day, the electronic score board is nice though. There are plans for a new purpose built sports oval, grandstand included, even hopes that willy may play some games out there. Collingwood runs the local pub/pokie venue, so I am sure what ever happens it will be well done. ( not sure on the time frame though )

[beefeater1000]

The ground is behind the local primary school, it is a reasonable size with good grass cover, cold and lonely place on a bad day, the electronic score board is nice though. There are plans for a new purpose built sports oval, grandstand included, even hopes that willy may play some games out there. Collingwood runs the local pub/pokie venue, so I am sure what ever happens it will be well done. ( not sure on the time frame though )

cheers
had a mate that played for gladdy park on the w'end and they came up against sunshine heights, he was tellin me the jumper clash they had for that game was shocking. gladdy havin the port melbourne style jumpers with white number on the back. and heights havin royal blue, red and white panels, also, with the white number on the back. is it the clubs or wrfls descison for ressolving the clashes by putting forward an alternative strip?

[GoesBangFrom50]

what do people think about finals being played at Altona.... absolute crap in my opinion. You never see a good contest because of the wind, there is no atmosphere and the crowds hate it.... but year after year they get finals simply because the ground has a fence!!

On the 3 divisions, maybe the league should drop the bottom 6 teams to a 3rd div and offer all clubs the chance to start up a "thirds team". That way you have Div 1, 10 teams, Div 2 8 teams and div 3 6 teams + any 3rds teams that started. Surely there are at least 4 clubs that could make up a third side... only thing is the reserves in 3rd div have a few extra byes

[duckduckgoose]

what do people think about finals being played at Altona.... absolute crap in my opinion. You never see a good contest because of the wind, there is no atmosphere and the crowds hate it.... but year after year they get finals simply because the ground has a fence!!

On the 3 divisions, maybe the league should drop the bottom 6 teams to a 3rd div and offer all clubs the chance to start up a "thirds team". That way you have Div 1, 10 teams, Div 2 8 teams and div 3 6 teams + any 3rds teams that started. Surely there are at least 4 clubs that could make up a third side... only thing is the reserves in 3rd div have a few extra byes

on of the main reasons i think they gave away the 3rd division was because that the other teams were filling in a 3rd senior team. players that were more than capable of playing a grade footy in their firsts were found to be constanatly playing in the thirds for what ever reason.

if 2 more sides were to form i think it would be straight forward div 1 x 10 sides final 5, div 2 x 10 sides final 5 and div 3 x 8 sides final 4.

hope it goes thru.

[Travvy43]

what do people think about finals being played at Altona.... absolute crap in my opinion. You never see a good contest because of the wind, there is no atmosphere and the crowds hate it.... but year after year they get finals simply because the ground has a fence!!


Played there two weeks ago and it was a pearler of a day. I was expecting it to be windy and cold, but it could not have been any better. Nice big ground and they generally have good change rooms.

[Pearce off Jack]

Can anyone tell me if Jason Barry is still running around and if so is he still killing them?

[DekkaRoo]

Can anyone tell me if Jason Barry is still running around and if so is he still killing them?

Yeah JB is still running around with the devils and is still going great guns.
He manages to kick his 3 or 4 each week, but apart from that, he is a great mentor for the younger forwards we have coming through the ranks. He is a handy player to have when there is a goal to be kicked.. you can rely on JB to get one on the board for you!

[GoesBangFrom50]

if 2 more sides were to form i think it would be straight forward div 1 x 10 sides final 5, div 2 x 10 sides final 5 and div 3 x 8 sides final 4.hope it goes thru.[/quote]

U would need 4 more sides for that... thats 28 teams and there are only 24 at the moment

[duckduckgoose]

if 2 more sides were to form i think it would be straight forward div 1 x 10 sides final 5, div 2 x 10 sides final 5 and div 3 x 8 sides final 4.hope it goes thru.

U would need 4 more sides for that... thats 28 teams and there are only 24 at the moment[/quote]

miscalculated, been a while since maths class.....4 more sides

[duckduckgoose]

Does anyone know of a bloke called matthew walsh?, I heard he was playing in Div 1, but was struggling to get a kick in that comp because of his weight and was told not to go back unless he dropped at least 20kg I was told he was going to Glenordan, is he playing there and is he getting a kick?.

[GoesBangFrom50]

Anyone want to make any predictions for the weekends games.... apart from Whyndhamvale V Heights and Centrals V Gladstone Park they all look like 1 way traffic!!

[coldog]

Results of todays Division 2 Matches from the WRFL from www.wrfl.asn.au


WYNDHAMVALE FALCONS 1.3 2.6 7.7 8.7.55
SUNSHINE HEIGHTS 1.3 2.6 6.8 9.11.65

Best WF Galli, O’Brien, Nicholls
SH Farnfield, Bezzina, Katetanos

Goals WF O’Brien 2
SH Smith, Martyn, McDonald 2

NORTH SUNSHINE 1.3 2.6 5.7 8.7.55
DEER PARK 2.2 8.9 13.10 19.15.129

Best NS Smolinski, Veal, Horne
DP Warden, Cotterall, Sinnett

Goals NS Clark, Stone 2
DP Blyth, DiPietro 4, Rizzo 3

WESTERN MAGPIES 1.1 7.3 8.7 12.10.82
NORTH FOOTSCRAY 6.3 7.3 14.8 18.9.117

Best WM Lindsay, Lawry, Garvey
NF Thompson, Pedersoli, Allan

Goals WM Boyd 3, Paore, Thomas 2
NF Lucas, Thompson 4, Tobin 2

GLADSTONE PARK 3.3 6.5 11.6 16.7.103
CENTRAL ALTONA 4.2 7.5 9.8 9.11.65

Best GP Wentworth, Orr, Hill
CA Dambrosio, El Houli, Vucica

Goals GP Shepard 7, Hill 5
CA Vucica, Guerera 3

BRAYBROOK 4.5 7.6 12.7 17.19.121
GLENORDEN 6.3 13.7 23.7 25.10.160

Best Bray Pearce, Fowler, Krijel
GO Bunworth, Draper, Comensoli

Goals Bray Pearce 8, Fowler, Sella 2
GO Lovell 8, Johns, Zangari, Thyer 3

WEST FOOTSCRAY 5.5 10.7 16.10 22.14.146
COBURG DISTRICTS 5.4 9.8 14.11 16.17.113

Best WF Baines, McGhie, Pascu
CD Monteleone, Kehagis, Farchione

Goals WF McGhie 8, S.Lane 7, Pascu, Geoffreys 2
CD Monteleone4, Triantaphylidis 3, Hough 2

BRUNSWICK POWER 0.2 1.2 1.5 3.5.23
ALBANVALE 7.9 15.16 26.19 35.21.231

Best BP Not Supplied
Alb Karim, Henderson, Cavanagh

Goals BP Not Supplied
Alb Karim 8, Sirianni 5, Bretherton, Henderson, Cavanagh, Brizzi 3

[coldog]

I was at Western Magpies Match today, and i feel they are slowly on their way back, scores were level at Half Time and ended up being a good match. The improvement has come from some kids coming into the seniors from the Under 18s so hopefully they will continue the improved form.

[GoesBangFrom50]

Was at heights V W'Vale.... All I can say is W'vale are SOFT...the most short steps ive ever seen. I was embarrased for them...

[Death@ #27]

If these Under 18 boys from Laverton have made the seniors better ... how good is the under 18 side down there??

[GoesBangFrom50]

Not sure about these young guys. They must not have played against heights 2 weeks ago. In that game WM would not have had 1 player that would be playing seniors in any of the top 6 sides... Do u know if WM pay any of their players?

[Death@ #27]

Western Magpies seniors arent payed they r all volunteers , perhaps that is y the club has been struggling for so long ... they need a sponsor so they can afford to bring good players to the club and keep the young blokes at the club

[GoesBangFrom50]

Western Magpies seniors arent payed they r all volunteers , perhaps that is y the club has been struggling for so long ... they need a sponsor so they can afford to bring good players to the club and keep the young blokes at the club

Thats good, but its not all about the $$$. None of the players at heights get paid and they are still more than competitive

[Death@ #27]

but if u look at past players from the Western Magpies like Mark Keenan (spotty) , Craig Wells(sunshine) and Ayden Mcnally(west footscray) who r all quality players they have all moved onto other clubs with the cash ..

[GoesBangFrom50]

Must not be a GOOD club to be around. Heights players stay for no cash cos they are actually mates and enjoy playing and partying together.Maybe the Magpies need a bit of a culture change.

[carlos' roos]

Fellas i just started playing for Braybrook and i haven't been in melbourne long but mateship just isn't apart of this team. Is it like this in all sides, its nothing like the country and ridiculously filthy. Having a ball though

[Death@ #27]

Must not be a GOOD club to be around. Heights players stay for no cash cos they are actually mates and enjoy playing and partying together.Maybe the Magpies need a bit of a culture change.

i know this sounds stupid but do u think a name change would help the magpies , perhaps a change back to the laverton banner

[coldog]

Absolutely, people now have no idea who the Western Magpies are and where they come from. A change to Laverton-Western Magpies or Laverton Magpies would be the ideal choice. Laverton apparently were always a rough side and the people in charge had enough and wanted to steer the club in another direction, now the clubs aim is to play fairly and within the spirit of the game, not to bash up opposing players like it used to apparently be. If i'm wrong then correct me. Ive only being going down to watch them since last year.

[Death@ #27]

Absolutely, people now have no idea who the Western Magpies are and where they come from. A change to Laverton-Western Magpies or Laverton Magpies would be the ideal choice. Laverton apparently were always a rough side and the people in charge had enough and wanted to steer the club in another direction, now the clubs aim is to play fairly and within the spirit of the game, not to bash up opposing players like it used to apparently be. If i'm wrong then correct me. Ive only being going down to watch them since last year.

The reason behind the name change in the first place was because of a sponsorship agreement with the Westside Hotel. The Westside Hotel wanted the name changed to Western Magpies , Laverton at the time didnt have much choice because of the financial situation .. Now the sponsorship is over and I cant c why they cant switch the name back to Laverton.

[beefeater1000]

Absolutely, people now have no idea who the Western Magpies are and where they come from. A change to Laverton-Western Magpies or Laverton Magpies would be the ideal choice. Laverton apparently were always a rough side and the people in charge had enough and wanted to steer the club in another direction, now the clubs aim is to play fairly and within the spirit of the game, not to bash up opposing players like it used to apparently be. If i'm wrong then correct me. Ive only being going down to watch them since last year.

from what i hear from mates at opposing clubs , they still are a dirty side :cool:

[GoesBangFrom50]

Fellas i just started playing for Braybrook and i haven't been in melbourne long but mateship just isn't apart of this team. Is it like this in all sides, its nothing like the country and ridiculously filthy. Having a ball though

Thats what $$$$ do to a club. When we played braybrook last year and went in for a drink after the game there were 15 of our players and 5 of braybrooks.

Not all clubs are like that. Its the coin that does it.

[Death@ #27]

Thats what $$$$ do to a club. When we played braybrook last year and went in for a drink after the game there were 15 of our players and 5 of braybrooks.

Not all clubs are like that. Its the coin that does it.

Have u heard of Ayden Bourne i hear he is a AFL like player on the rise ... any thoughts

[GoesBangFrom50]

Have u heard of Ayden Bourne i hear he is a AFL like player on the rise ... any thoughts

Nver heard of him...wheres he from?

[coldog]

from what i hear from mates at opposing clubs , they still are a dirty side :cool:

This is not the case, absolute crap.

[GoesBangFrom50]

This is not the case, absolute crap.

Magpies crowd is still feral but on the field tey just dont have enough go in em to even be dirty.... with the exception of 1 player. I think its number 4..... big bloke. May as well retire doesnt get a kick and just whacks blokes from behind all day

[Death@ #27]

Magpies crowd is still feral but on the field tey just dont have enough go in em to even be dirty.... with the exception of 1 player. I think its number 4..... big bloke. May as well retire doesnt get a kick and just whacks blokes from behind all day

GoesBangFrom50 wouldnt have a clue

[DekkaRoo]

GoesBangFrom50 wouldnt have a clue

I think goesbang does have a clue.. I witnessed the big number 4 charge a bloke form behind on saturday... He ran straight in off the line at the centre bounce and charge right into a blokes back. He gave away a free kick, started a scuffle and then walked away from it all. That is not a good example to set for the young kids they had playing for them.
The Magpies have some good kids coming through and need to stamp out undiscipline crap and rebuild a good young side that may lift them quite a few spots on the ladder in years to come.

Also, they need to do something about there rooms.. they are terrible, they are not alone though... there are a few in out league that are a joke!!!!

[GoesBangFrom50]

I think goesbang does have a clue.. I witnessed the big number 4 charge a bloke form behind on saturday... He ran straight in off the line at the centre bounce and charge right into a blokes back. He gave away a free kick, started a scuffle and then walked away from it all. That is not a good example to set for the young kids they had playing for them.
The Magpies have some good kids coming through and need to stamp out undiscipline crap and rebuild a good young side that may lift them quite a few spots on the ladder in years to come.

Also, they need to do something about there rooms.. they are terrible, they are not alone though... there are a few in out league that are a joke!!!!

Thanks Dekkaroo. I just call it how I see it... and 4 is a THUG!!!

Good call with the rooms too. They are so dark and dingy, it doesnt create a good atmosphere.

[beefeater1000]

which club in both div 1 and div 2 in the wrfl, has the worst facilities in the league??

[DekkaRoo]

which club in both div 1 and div 2 in the wrfl, has the worst facilities in the league??

In Div 2 there are quite a few...
Sunny Heights
West. Magpies
West Footscray
Braybrook (at the moment)
Deer Park
Brunswick Power
Gladdy Park

There are only a few that you would say are good quality.

Seddon would have to top the list in Div 1.

[bush_tucker77]

ive seen most of the division 1 facilties
port colts have great facilities, very spacy, the extra ground is good to do warm up and stretches
sunshine does too, as the home team can use the basketball courts to warm up in, just a pity for the away team. umpires use a spare room in the gym too to get changed in, unlike the room they previously had to use, inside the away team rooms, which is tiny
Parkside have great facilities as well, with many team choosing to warm up near the cricket pitch areas
Hoppers as well. having the spare oval is great to stretch and warm up with the umpires using the kinder
havent seen seddon for some time
Yarraville, well for being an ex VFA ground have pretty good facilites as well
havent been to altona since they used to be in div 1 in 2003
the new st albans rooms are top standard too

[beefeater1000]

ive seen most of the division 1 facilties
port colts have great facilities, very spacy, the extra ground is good to do warm up and stretches
sunshine does too, as the home team can use the basketball courts to warm up in, just a pity for the away team. umpires use a spare room in the gym too to get changed in, unlike the room they previously had to use, inside the away team rooms, which is tiny
Parkside have great facilities as well, with many team choosing to warm up near the cricket pitch areas
Hoppers as well. having the spare oval is great to stretch and warm up with the umpires using the kinder
havent seen seddon for some time
Yarraville, well for being an ex VFA ground have pretty good facilites as well
havent been to altona since they used to be in div 1 in 2003
the new st albans rooms are top standard too

div 2
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west footscrays - bumpy , tiny ground, rooms need to be bigger
nth sunshine -good surface, rooms are okay
nth footscrays - decent surface, decent rooms
sunshine heights - motocross track surface, need bigger rooms
wyndham vale - bit of a wind tunnel, ground wasnt too crash hot - rooms need a wall instead of a roller door
gladdy park - need to get rid of the cricket pithces and rooms need renovations

[GoesBangFrom50]

div 2
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west footscrays - bumpy , tiny ground, rooms need to be bigger
nth sunshine -good surface, rooms are okay
nth footscrays - decent surface, decent rooms
sunshine heights - motocross track surface, need bigger rooms
wyndham vale - bit of a wind tunnel, ground wasnt too crash hot - rooms need a wall instead of a roller door
gladdy park - need to get rid of the cricket pithces and rooms need renovations

Magpies, west footscray and Gladstone Park are teh worst by far..... some of the others are crap but u can only fit about 12-14 players in these

[Death@ #27]

Magpies, west footscray and Gladstone Park are teh worst by far..... some of the others are crap but u can only fit about 12-14 players in these

Port Colts r easily the best rooms in the league , West Footscray would have to be worst.

[Travvy43]

Port Colts r easily the best rooms in the league , West Footscray would have to be worst.


Yeah Port Colts are good rooms however the surface (in the away room anyway) is like an ice skating rink. If they could lay down some old carpet or something that was condusive for boots with stops then they would be cherry ripe.

[GoesBangFrom50]

Anyone got any thoughts on who might beat Glenorden this year? and how???

[Death@ #27]

Anyone got any thoughts on who might beat Glenorden this year? and how???

I dont think anyone can beat Glenorden this year but i think if West Footscray get into some form and win a few games on the trot they have just about the only chance i reckon ...

[DekkaRoo]

Anyone got any thoughts on who might beat Glenorden this year? and how???

I think they can...

A few teams in Nth Footscray and Deer Park have got close.
Nth Footscray only went down by 6 points and it was the big fella in Rosenzweig up forward for the Hawks who was the difference in the end.
I think if sides can restrict Glenordens big men in Rosenzweig and Lovell, its a big step towards getting the 4 points. Keeping a close check on Disco in the guts will aslo help.. he gets a lot of the ball and very rearly wastes a possetion.

They are a good side and at the moment, deserve to be flag favourites.

[GoesBangFrom50]

Fair comments Dekkaroo..... Problem is not many sides have enough big players to cover Glenordens.

Anyone wanna take a stab at what sort of $$$ they are paying for the year

[Coxy]

Have u heard of Ayden Bourne i hear he is a AFL like player on the rise ... any thoughts

Ayden Bourne, isn't he the guy that trys and steals all of his team mates girl friends? I've heard about him, i heard he is like a P.I.M.P or sometihng like that?

[GoesBangFrom50]

Ayden Bourne, isn't he the guy that trys and steals all of his team mates girl friends? I've heard about him, i heard he is like a P.I.M.P or sometihng like that?

who does he play for?

[Coxy]

He plays under 18's at the Western Magpies, His known as the fitness master, you should see this kid, his bound for the AFL, the problem is he just always wants to womenise, the kid thinks his David Hasselhoff.

[DekkaRoo]

He plays under 18's at the Western Magpies, His known as the fitness master, you should see this kid, his bound for the AFL, the problem is he just always wants to womenise, the kid thinks his David Hasselhoff.

Is this fella on the list at the Jets???
I would think so if you guys think he is set for AFL. Aslo, why is he not playing ones for Western Magpies if he is that good.... he will get more out of playing senior footy than playing in Div B under 18's.

[GoesBangFrom50]

Ayden Bourne, isn't he the guy that trys and steals all of his team mates girl friends?

Dont know about the rest of you but where Im from this bloke would get bashed in about ten minutes!!!

[Death@ #27]

Dont know about the rest of you but where Im from this bloke would get bashed in about ten minutes!!!


Mate ive herd of Ayden A Bourne ( The Hoff ) and he is a very tough bloke ... also keep ur girlfriends away from him coz he is quite the PIMP. Also make sure ur best backman is on him coz the bastard doesnt miss when he gets the ball. AFL Prospect for sure.

[Palace03]

Deer Park came match Glen Orden, they held the big bloke at FF a few weeks ago, and really frustrated him (they did stand an extra 2 blokes in front of him), they look like they had Orden in the last 1/4 and if not for two silly incidents which saw 2 Deer Park players reported they probably would have won. With Ordens history of finals stuff-ups over the last few years, a good start by Deer Park in a final, would put bit of doubt in the minds of the Orden boys.

Wests are a very good side, but I have my doubts over whether they could match it in the middle with Orden.

[GoesBangFrom50]

Deer Park are a bit slow for my liking....

[Palace03]

Deer Park are a bit slow for my liking....

That's probably the difference, those couple of unfit big blokes that Geln Orden don't have

[GoesBangFrom50]

I think that Deer Park have snuck a few extra wins this year because teams did not know alot about there new players.... when teams play them 2nd time around and finals it might be a bit different. I expect them to tail off as the year goes on.

[Death@ #27]

Anyone think that Wyndhamvale can go far this year?

[GoesBangFrom50]

Anyone think that Wyndhamvale can go far this year?

Absolutely not. No Heart.... When its hard and tough they just won't go in. NO CHANCE!!!!

[GoesBangFrom50]

Brunswick are no chance of beating anyone except the magpies. Until 2 weeks ago I would have said that Magpies were no chance of winning a game at all (after losing to heights by 40 goals), but results in the last 2 weeks have been better. They might have a 10% chance of winning a game (besides Brunswick).

Albanvale will go ok. They are an even team who have alot of goal kickers. Probably finish top 4.

[Death@ #27]

Brunswick are no chance of beating anyone except the magpies. Until 2 weeks ago I would have said that Magpies were no chance of winning a game at all (after losing to heights by 40 goals), but results in the last 2 weeks have been better. They might have a 10% chance of winning a game (besides Brunswick).

Albanvale will go ok. They are an even team who have alot of goal kickers. Probably finish top 4.

I think that if Laverton can get within 40 points of a top 5 team like North Footscray then they may just cause a HUGE upset sometime this year .. your thoughts?

[My North]

why are both brunswick power and western magpies so bad?? do they fill 2 sides regualry???

[MrSquashed]

My mate plays for W.Footscray, and after some of their belting wins in the Reserves, amongst some pathetic opposition, I can't imagine the top3 or so going off track :thumbsu:

[MrSquashed]

why are both brunswick power and western magpies so bad?? do they fill 2 sides regualry???

I was umpiring when Brunswick Power came into the league, I umpired the seniors match when Kicket played, hes a mad player, but geez, their team is shiite, its real bad, no discipline, no skill, hardly fill a team in reserves or seniors, and I can't blame them, the team is crap, the changerooms are Z grade on a scale of Z being hellish crap stinking hell hole and A being like the best you can get :thumbsu:, and not only that, that game i umpired, one of the players tried to deck the field umpire for receiving a yellow card for whatever it was, and he only got 8 weeks!


zzzz team is bad, really really bad...

[Death@ #27]

why are both brunswick power and western magpies so bad?? do they fill 2 sides regualry???

Alotta guys have been playin reserves and seniors for the Magpies but now the Under 18's are coming up much more often so that hasnt been happening for the last couple of weeks.

[DekkaRoo]

It is quite obvious that the Power have lack of funds...
Money is the only way that the power are going to attrack any sort of players to be competetive at any stage in the near future.
Its good to hear they have a few young lads coming through though... that may helps to get them back on track.

[GoesBangFrom50]

Money might get you up short term, but u really need juniors. If you can't get juniors up it's a tough job long term.... just look at Centrals

[DekkaRoo]

Yeah agree with you there gobangfrom50. Juniors are a major component for a club to move forward.
I was just making a point on the future of the senior side.

[beefeater1000]

anyone have tips for round 9 in div 2 ?? - match of the day would have to be the albanvale / west footscray clash @ bruce reserve - two real premiership contenders - albanvale might sneak thru at home for my liking, unless big laney kicks a bag (7-8g)

[GoesBangFrom50]

anyone have tips for round 9 in div 2 ?? - match of the day would have to be the albanvale / west footscray clash @ bruce reserve - two real premiership contenders - albanvale might sneak thru at home for my liking, unless big laney kicks a bag (7-8g)


Albanvale in that 1 for me. West rely too much on Lane, Cubella and Mcghie. Cubella is at the world cup and Albanvale have enough good players to cover 2 forwards.

Does anyone know anything about Baines from West. He is in the best every week?