Western Border Football League

[hanno_7]

Come on Westies!!!!!!!

Halfway stage of the Western Border League


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» Team Pld Won Lost Drawn Byes For Agst % Pts
» Portland FNC 9 9 0 0 0 1108 550 201.45% 36
» North Gambier FC 9 8 1 0 0 1128 661 170.65% 32
» East Gambier FC 9 6 3 0 0 1008 840 120.00% 24
» South Gambier FC 9 5 4 0 0 1057 816 129.53% 20
» West Gambier FC 9 5 4 0 0 1134 898 126.28% 20
» Casterton FC 9 4 5 0 0 748 984 76.02% 16
» Hamilton Imperials FNC 9 3 6 0 0 723 1057 68.40% 12
» Heywood FC 9 3 6 0 0 724 1116 64.87% 12
» Millicent FC 9 2 7 0 0 906 973 93.11% 8
» Hamilton FNC 9 0 9 0 0 547 1188 46.04% 0

[wishiwas]

good to see 4 mt gambier teams in the top five.
north will give it a shake this year!!!

[dombomb]

Portland and North in top two positions. Could we get a replay of the 1989 GF surely one of the greatest GF's in any league.

Good to see West up and alive again after years in the doldrums.

[BIGANT]

Portland and North in top two positions. Could we get a replay of the 1989 GF surely one of the greatest GF's in any league.

Good to see West up and alive again after years in the doldrums. Top 5 won't change....It comes down to the day....but can't see any1 knocking off Portland,which would please me nothing better than north to crumble in finals again ! Please any1 else other than those yellow belly front runners from Vansitart Park ! :D :D

[hanno_7]

a big week in western border

Millicent FC v Hamilton Imperials FNC MCDONALD PARK
North Gambier FC v South Gambier FC VANSITTART PARK
Hamilton FNC v Casterton FC MELVILLE OVAL
West Gambier FC v East Gambier FC MALSEED PARK
Portland FNC v Heywood FC HANLON PARK 02/07/2005

west gambier will be chasing that 3rd spot with a win over east and south continuing there form slump this could be a reality, and to think 3 weeks ago they were equal 8th

come on you westies

[Bombardier]

Hey Hanno,
It would be nice to see you put in hard for once this week!:p

[hanno_7]

Hey Hanno,
It would be nice to see you put in hard for once this week!:p

gonna have to pull the finger out ya reckon, fair call.

who you tippin between west & east this weekend?

[Bombardier]

Hey Hanno,
Me & the smoons reckon east will pump you hard, The handsome centre half forward for wests is a nancy boy, but he is a champion sausage eater.

[BIGANT]

Hey Hanno,
Me & the smoons reckon east will pump you hard, The handsome centre half forward for wests is a nancy boy, but he is a champion sausage eater.Any truth in the rumours that west are chasing a west adelaide listed player (senior or two's) to coach em next year !? Whats the word on that one...

[Adrian Shelton]

East by about 5 goals, might even visit can hill if the SANFL game on the telly gets boring!!

[portentous]

Go Roos. :) My father was vice-president there for a number of years-remember watching about 6 games of footy every weekend (all of which had the red and blue playing in them)

[localfootyguru]

Great to see Westies doing so well. Just wondering where the improvement has come from?

In my time down that way they were always seen as unfashionable and like the ugly sister that was hidden right away. They certainly did it tough over many seasons.

Interesting to see both Hamilton teams struggling this season. Anyone give me some reasons why this is the case?

Hopefully Portland fall over come finals time - could never stand those arrogant bastards!!!

[wishiwas]

west were rubbish when i was playing there. the "festa's" have obviously improved. who is coaching them?
north v south will be a beauty. north should win at home.

[hanno_7]

Any truth in the rumours that west are chasing a west adelaide listed player (senior or two's) to coach em next year !? Whats the word on that one...

player/coach next year ya reckon
who knows guess it will depend on how the seaon goes this year????

[hanno_7]

west were rubbish when i was playing there. the "festa's" have obviously improved. who is coaching them?
north v south will be a beauty. north should win at home.


a bloke by the name of grant russell use to coach in adelaide quite successfully.

south r struggling hardcore losing to the 2 bottom sides, it will be interesting to see how they go against north. i reckon they'll get pumped but there a funny side.

[Bombardier]

Hi Hanno,
Is there any truth in the rumour that a forward line player that plays for Wests will be going to Port Maggies next year, the only info I have on him is his favorite hobby is eating?

[hanno_7]

Great to see Westies doing so well. Just wondering where the improvement has come from?

In my time down that way they were always seen as unfashionable and like the ugly sister that was hidden right away. They certainly did it tough over many seasons.

Interesting to see both Hamilton teams struggling this season. Anyone give me some reasons why this is the case?

Hopefully Portland fall over come finals time - could never stand those arrogant bastards!!!


Westies have a great batch of youth coming through and r really stepping up this year.

why both hamilton sides r struggling
firstly imperials only having 1 decent player g.ewing sadly cant to it all by himself.

hamilton have lost about 10-12 of its starting 18 from last year after there coah Billy Picken left for greener pastures.

portland will be hard to knock over with a couple of decent ex SANFL players

later

[hanno_7]

Hi Hanno,
Is there any truth in the rumour that a forward line player that plays for Wests will be going to Port Maggies next year, the only info I have on him is his favorite hobby is eating?

merely a rumour for now
who knows wats gonna happen next year
all depends wat happens this year

[bestyoucanget]

Anyone seen Gepp from Heywood play?

[Sapphire Twin]

not a good sign, west getting beaten by east on the weekend...:mad:

maybe if the westies focused on their footy, rather than partying, they might become genuine premiership contenders...

[jooce]

Is Peter Collins still playing in this league? Saw him play years ago in minor leagues and he was a gun

[Old Warrior]

An old mate of mine is playing for Hamilton this year by the name of Glen Doyle. Anyone know how he's going this year?

[hanno_7]

not a good sign, west getting beaten by east on the weekend...:mad:

maybe if the westies focused on their footy, rather than partying, they might become genuine premiership contenders...

G'day Sapphie Twin,

that was a little harsh ;)

East played very well it was there sort of day, would be interesting to see the result on a better lookin day but thats footy.

theres always next week, just need to kick Heywood off the park.

yeah and fair thread you got.

L8r

[hanno_7]

Anyone seen Gepp from Heywood play?

ill let u know after this weekend heard he can play the game. what position did he play in darwin this year??

[Ykickamoocow]

Hanno,
Is Simon Moffat still playing at West G ? I see his brother Dylan playing in KDFL for Violet town in Vic. Anyway, just wondering what possie and how Simon goes? thats if he is still running around for you guys.

[kanga fan man]

How is John Bell going at heywood this year ?

[hanno_7]

Hanno,
Is Simon Moffat still playing at West G ? I see his brother Dylan playing in KDFL for Violet town in Vic. Anyway, just wondering what possie and how Simon goes? thats if he is still running around for you guys.

Firstly Mr Moffat is an absolute legend, at the moment he is unable to play due to injury. hopefully he can get the help needed so he can be back for the mighty roo's next year. when he was playing FF CHF FB any key pozzie.
:thumbsu:

[Ykickamoocow]

Firstly Mr Moffat is an absolute legend, at the moment he is unable to play due to injury. hopefully he can get the help needed so he can be back for the mighty roo's next year. when he was playing FF CHF FB any key pozzie.
:thumbsu:

Not still having trouble with o pubis is he ? Was about 2 years back when I heard he had that.

[Sapphire Twin]

G'day Sapphie Twin,

that was a little harsh ;)

East played very well it was there sort of day, would be interesting to see the result on a better lookin day but thats footy.

theres always next week, just need to kick Heywood off the park.

yeah and fair thread you got.

L8r

Sorry hanno, didn't mean to sound harsh :o

Would just be good to see West win a premiership over the other teams...its been a long time :D

[hanno_7]

Not still having trouble with o pubis is he ? Was about 2 years back when I heard he had that.

He is indeed, he played a few games late last year but unfortuently for westies he couldnt return this year due to the injury. hopefully he can be right to go next year!!!

L8r:thumbsu:

[hanno_7]

Sorry hanno, didn't mean to sound harsh :o

Would just be good to see West win a premiership over the other teams...its been a long time :D

It was a little harsh but also bit of truth to it.

I know all the boys r pushing for a premiership this year, it would be nice to see some more consistancy out of everybody, hopefully after the loss last week some players will pull there fingers out, because i know west r alot better tem than they have been showing.

CMON U WESTIES!!!

[bestyoucanget]

ill let u know after this weekend heard he can play the game. what position did he play in darwin this year??

Gepp was mainly in the ruck, switching up with CHF while he was at Palmerston Magpies in Darwin.

[hanno_7]

Gepp was mainly in the ruck, switching up with CHF while he was at Palmerston Magpies in Darwin.

can play the game
likes a fight
looking at the results and talking to a few people he seems to be having a good year, his palm work was excellent on the weekend.
he ended up 4th best on the weekend.

[Diamond Twin]

Hey Hanno, how did u guys go on the weekend?

oh Sapphire has asked u already. u dont have to answer to this if u tell her!

[hanno_7]

Hey Hanno, how did u guys go on the weekend?

oh Sapphire has asked u already. u dont have to answer to this if u tell her!


Hamilton Imperials FNC 10.3 (63) v » North Gambier FC 16.17 (113)
» South Gambier FC 13.7 (85) v » Portland FNC 7.9 (51)
» Heywood FC 9.8 (62) v » West Gambier FC 12.12 (84)
» East Gambier FC 20.20 (140) v » Hamilton FNC 6.7 (43)
» Casterton FC 14.11 (95) v » Millicent FC 11.11 (77)

heres the games from the weekend
portland suffered its first loss for the year
hamilton still yet to win a game
and casterton still fighting for that all important 5th spot

this weeks games

Portland FNC v » Hamilton Imperials FNC HANLON PARK
» West Gambier FC v » South Gambier FC MALSEED PARK
» Hamilton FNC v » Heywood FC MELVILLE OVAL
» Casterton FC v » East Gambier FC ISLAND PARK
» Millicent FC v » North Gambier FC MCLAUGHLIN PARK


C'MON WESTIES!!!:thumbsu:

[hanno_7]

ROUND 12 WRAP UP


» Team Pld Won Lost Drawn Byes For Agst % Pts
» Portland FNC 12 11 1 0 0 1332 711 187.34% 44
» North Gambier FC 12 10 2 0 0 1359 829 163.93% 40
» South Gambier FC 12 8 4 0 0 1312 956 137.24% 32
» East Gambier FC 12 8 4 0 0 1267 958 132.25% 32
» Casterton FC 12 7 5 0 0 968 1156 83.74% 28
» West Gambier FC 12 6 6 0 0 1303 1132 115.11% 24
» Millicent FC 12 3 9 0 0 1070 1197 89.39% 12
» Hamilton Imperials FNC 12 3 9 0 0 860 1299 66.20% 12
» Heywood FC 12 3 9 0 0 863 1405 61.42% 12
» Hamilton FNC 12 1 11 0 0 747 1438 51.95% 4



:: Last Round Played: Round 12 Date: 15/7/2006


Home Team v Away Team
» Portland FNC 10.20 (80) v » Hamilton Imperials FNC 6.3 (39)
» West Gambier FC 9.11 (65) v » South Gambier FC 15.13 (103)
» Hamilton FNC 16.16 (112) v » Heywood FC 6.4 (40)
» Casterton FC 7.13 (55) v » East Gambier FC 7.8 (50)
» Millicent FC 5.8 (38) v » North Gambier FC 13.16 (94)

#HAMILTON WIN A GAME!
#CASTERTON GRAB 5TH SPOT

WITH SIX ROUNDS LEFT THE TOP FIVE IS STILL UNDECIDED IT MAY VERY WELL COME DOWN TO THE FINAL ROUND YET.

[Diamond Twin]

Bad luck on the 5 points Hanno...thats gotta hurt as much as Essendon's loss. ouch.

anyway, i hope u have better luck this week. Who r u up against?

[hanno_7]

Bad luck on the 5 points Hanno...thats gotta hurt as much as Essendon's loss. ouch.

anyway, i hope u have better luck this week. Who r u up against?

that was cheeky;)

:: Round Name: Round 13 Starting Date: 22/7/2006



Hamilton Imperials FNC v West Gambier FC MELVILLE OVAL
South Gambier FC v Hamilton FNC BLUE LAKE SPORTS PARK
Heywood FC v Casterton FC HEYWOOD RESERVE
East Gambier FC v Millicent FC MCDONALD PARK
North Gambier FC v Portland FNC VANSITTART PARK

a lovely 2 hour trip 2 hamilton to face imps they have looked alot better in recent weeks and from wat ive heard ground conditions r terrible.

its a must win game to keep in the hunt for the finals so hopefully our forwards can get back to where they were 4 weeks ago.

[hanno_7]

Round 13 LADDER/RESULTS

Portland FNC 13 11 2 0 0 1405 786 178.75% 44
North Gambier FC 13 11 2 0 0 1434 902 158.98% 44
South Gambier FC 13 9 4 0 0 1419 990 143.33% 36
East Gambier FC 13 8 5 0 0 1320 1015 130.05% 32
West Gambier FC 13 7 6 0 0 1424 1211 117.59% 28
Casterton FC 13 7 6 0 0 1062 1272 83.49% 28
Millicent FC 13 4 9 0 0 1127 1250 90.16% 16
Heywood FC 13 4 9 0 0 979 1499 65.31% 16
Hamilton Imperials FNC 13 3 10 0 0 939 1419 66.17% 12
Hamilton FNC 13 1 12 0 0 780 1545 50.49% 4



:: Last Round Played: Round 13 Date: 22/7/2006


Home Team v Away Team
» Hamilton Imperials FNC 12.7 (79) v » West Gambier FC 18.12 (120)
» South Gambier FC 15.17 (107) v » Hamilton FNC 5.3 (33)
» Heywood FC 18.8 (116) v » Casterton FC 15.4 (94)
» East Gambier FC 7.11 (53) v » Millicent FC 9.3 (57)
» North Gambier FC 11.9 (75) v » Portland FNC 11.7 (73)

[hanno_7]

Does Anybody No Why David Niemann Hasnt Been Playing For Portland?

[Sapphire Twin]

hey Hanno!

Sorry cant help you on that one! But how good was the Bombers win on Sat night? So happy for them - I've always been a supporter of the underdog - my netball club i used to play for in mt g almost always finished on the bottom and hardly won games, so thats probably why...That goes without saying that the Bombers have caused years of heartache to a lot of clubs, but it was nice to see them get a win!

Your captain Hille is awesome - never knew much about him until i watched the game, and what a leader he is; clearly demonstrated in that game. :thumbsu:

So u have to finish in the top 5 to make the finals right???? You're only 10% up on Casterton - so its a the last few rounds are gonna count! You boys can do it!!!!! :D

[hanno_7]

ROUND 14 LADDER AND RESULTS

» Portland FNC 14 12 2 0 0 1528 838 182.34% 48
» North Gambier FC 14 12 2 0 0 1518 959 158.29% 48
» South Gambier FC 14 9 5 0 0 1527 1111 137.44% 36
» East Gambier FC 14 9 5 0 0 1454 1059 137.30% 36
» Casterton FC 14 8 6 0 0 1183 1380 85.72% 32
» West Gambier FC 14 7 7 0 0 1481 1295 114.36% 28
» Millicent FC 14 4 10 0 0 1179 1373 85.87% 16
» Hamilton Imperials FNC 14 4 10 0 0 1047 1492 70.17% 16
» Heywood FC 14 4 10 0 0 1023 1633 62.65% 16
» Hamilton FNC 14 1 13 0 0 853 1653 51.60% 4



:: Last Round Played: Round 14 Date: 29/7/2006


Home Team v Away Team
» Hamilton FNC 10.13 (73) v » Hamilton Imperials FNC 16.12 (108)
» Casterton FC 19.7 (121) v » South Gambier FC 16.12 (108)
» East Gambier FC 20.14 (134) v » Heywood FC 6.8 (44)
» West Gambier FC 8.9 (57) v » North Gambier FC 12.12 (84)
» Portland FNC 18.15 (123) v » Millicent FC 7.10 (52)

[hanno_7]

THE RUN HOME SOME BIG GAMES IN ROUND 15 TO SEE WHO GETS THE DOUBLE CHANCE BETWEEN EAST AND SOUTH AND ALSO CASTERTON CAN PUT A 2 GAME BREAK ON WEST

Round Name: Round 15 Starting Date: 5/8/2006


Home Team v Away Team Location Time
Hamilton Imperials FNC v Casterton FC MELVILLE OVAL
South Gambier FC v East Gambier FC BLUE LAKE SPORTS PARK
Millicent FC v Heywood FC MCLAUGHLIN PARK
North Gambier FC v Hamilton FNC VANSITTART PARK
Portland FNC v West Gambier FC HANLON PARK



:: Round Name: Round 16 Starting Date: 12/8/2006


Home Team v Away Team Location Time
East Gambier FC v Hamilton Imperials FNC MCDONALD PARK
Heywood FC v South Gambier FC HEYWOOD RESERVE
Casterton FC v North Gambier FC ISLAND PARK
Hamilton FNC v Portland FNC MELVILLE OVAL
West Gambier FC v Millicent FC MALSEED PARK



:: Round Name: Round 17 Starting Date: 19/8/2006


Home Team v Away Team Location Time
Hamilton Imperials FNC v Heywood FC MELVILLE OVAL
Millicent FC v South Gambier FC MCLAUGHLIN PARK
North Gambier FC v East Gambier FC VANSITTART PARK
Portland FNC v Casterton FC HANLON PARK
West Gambier FC v Hamilton FNC MALSEED PARK



:: Round Name: Round 18 Starting Date: 26/8/2006


Home Team v Away Team Location Time
South Gambier FC v Hamilton Imperials FNC BLUE LAKE SPORTS PARK
Heywood FC v North Gambier FC HEYWOOD RESERVE
East Gambier FC v Portland FNC MCDONALD PARK
Casterton FC v West Gambier FC ISLAND PARK
Hamilton FNC v Millicent FC MELVILLE OVAL

[hanno_7]

SET FOR AN EXITING FINISH WITH 2 ROUNDS TO GO!!!!

TOP 2 FIGHTING IT OUT FOR THE WEEK OFF
EAST GAMBIER,CASTERTON AND WEST FIGHTING FOR A PLACE IN THE FINALS
SOUTH GAMBIER THE ONLY TEAM THAT CANT MOVE!!

Portland FNC 16 14 2 0 0 1840 956 192.47% 56
» North Gambier FC 16 14 2 0 0 1831 1052 174.05% 56
» South Gambier FC 16 11 5 0 0 1814 1291 140.51% 44
» East Gambier FC 16 9 7 0 0 1655 1286 128.69% 36
» Casterton FC 16 9 7 0 0 1361 1591 85.54% 36
» West Gambier FC 16 8 8 0 0 1647 1541 106.88% 32
» Millicent FC 16 5 11 0 0 1387 1575 88.06% 20
» Hamilton Imperials FNC 16 5 11 0 0 1238 1693 73.12% 20
» Heywood FC 16 4 12 0 0 1181 1910 61.83% 16
» Hamilton FNC 16 1 15 0 0 944 2003 47.13% 4

ROUND 17

Hamilton Imperials FNC v » Heywood FC MELVILLE OVAL
» Millicent FC v » South Gambier FC MCLAUGHLIN PARK
» North Gambier FC v » East Gambier FC VANSITTART PARK
» Portland FNC v » Casterton FC HANLON PARK
» West Gambier FC v » Hamilton FNC MALSEED PARK


ROUND 18

South Gambier FC v Hamilton Imperials FNC BLUE LAKE SPORTS PARK
Heywood FC v North Gambier FC HEYWOOD RESERVE
East Gambier FC v Portland FNC MCDONALD PARK
Casterton FC v West Gambier FC ISLAND PARK
Hamilton FNC v Millicent FC MELVILLE OVAL

[BIGANT]

Very strong whispers is that former Millicent coach of 1 yr ASHLEIGH BROWN will be back in the league coaching next season (a mount club) ! And maybe shrouded in some controvesy....in particular w one of those clubs on good authority !:p

[hanno_7]

ROUND 17 RESULTS

WITH ONLY 1 GAME REMAINING

HIGHEST SCORE FOR THE YEAR BUY A CLUB

WEST BACK INTO THE TOP FIVE!!!

Portland FNC 17 15 2 0 0 1989 1018 195.38% 60
» North Gambier FC 17 15 2 0 0 1976 1171 168.74% 60
» South Gambier FC 17 12 5 0 0 1953 1363 143.29% 48
» East Gambier FC 17 9 8 0 0 1774 1431 123.97% 36
» West Gambier FC 17 9 8 0 0 1864 1602 116.35% 36
» Casterton FC 17 9 8 0 0 1423 1740 81.78% 36
» Hamilton Imperials FNC 17 6 11 0 0 1368 1757 77.86% 24
» Millicent FC 17 5 12 0 0 1459 1714 85.12% 20
» Heywood FC 17 4 13 0 0 1245 2040 61.03% 16
» Hamilton FNC 17 1 16 0 0 1005 2220 45.27% 4



:: Last Round Played: Round 17 Date: 19/8/2006


Home Team v Away Team
» Hamilton Imperials FNC 19.16 (130) v » Heywood FC 9.10 (64)
» Millicent FC 11.6 (72) v » South Gambier FC 22.7 (139)
» North Gambier FC 22.13 (145) v » East Gambier FC 19.5 (119)
» Portland FNC 22.17 (149) v » Casterton FC 9.8 (62)
» West Gambier FC 34.13 (217) v » Hamilton FNC 9.7 (61)



:: Next Round: Round 18 Starting Date: 26/8/2006


Home Team v Away Team Location Time
» South Gambier FC v » Hamilton Imperials FNC BLUE LAKE SPORTS PARK
» Heywood FC v » North Gambier FC HEYWOOD RESERVE
» East Gambier FC v » Portland FNC MCDONALD PARK
» Casterton FC v » West Gambier FC ISLAND PARK
» Hamilton FNC v » Millicent FC MELVILLE OVAL

[hanno_7]

Very strong whispers is that former Millicent coach of 1 yr ASHLEIGH BROWN will be back in the league coaching next season (a mount club) ! And maybe shrouded in some controvesy....in particular w one of those clubs on good authority !:p


Interesting:rolleyes:
bringing some tazzy boys with him?
i thought the coach at that particular club had another year on contract?:p

[BIGANT]

Interesting:rolleyes:
bringing some tazzy boys with him?
i thought the coach at that particular club had another year on contract?:pWell who he had at millicent last yr, will follow Cotton, Woodcock at his stage ! plus a few others from over there ! ex west & millicent bench man slatter is doing the wheeling & dealing ! also north and maybe cast are clubs whispered interested in BROWN !

[Adrian Shelton]

Cats or West for 5th???? hmmm, seeing its at island park it'll be close, West may have a little too much power up front. I'll tip 'em but a Cat win would not surprise

[Crabman]

What's all this talk about Hamilton moving to another league?

Talk about a soft bunch of sooks, happy to brag when they're winning flags but all too quick to squeal when things don't go their way.

Rack off to the kindergarten leagues you black and white bunch of wimps.

[hanno_7]

WESTIES make there first finals appearance since 1998!!!
CASTERTON miss out on percentage
PORTLAND get the week off

END OF HOME & AWAY SEASON
HERE COME THE FINALS!!!!!

» Team Pld Won Lost Drawn Byes For Agst % Pts
» Portland FNC 18 16 2 0 0 2109 1103 191.21% 64
» North Gambier FC 18 16 2 0 0 2096 1268 165.30% 64
» South Gambier FC 18 13 5 0 0 2075 1450 143.10% 52
» West Gambier FC 18 10 8 0 0 1977 1700 116.29% 40
» East Gambier FC 18 9 9 0 0 1859 1551 119.86% 36
» Casterton FC 18 9 9 0 0 1521 1853 82.08% 36
» Millicent FC 18 6 12 0 0 1550 1803 85.97% 24
» Hamilton Imperials FNC 18 6 12 0 0 1454 1880 77.34% 24
» Heywood FC 18 4 14 0 0 1343 2159 62.20% 16
» Hamilton FNC 18 1 17 0 0 1094 2311 47.34% 4



:: Last Round Played: Round 18 Date: 26/8/2006


Home Team v Away Team
» South Gambier FC 18.14 (122) v » Hamilton Imperials FNC 13.9 (87)
» Heywood FC 15.7 (97) v » North Gambier FC 17.18 (120)
» East Gambier FC 13.7 (85) v » Portland FNC 16.24 (120)
» Casterton FC 14.14 (98) v » West Gambier FC 17.11 (113)
» Hamilton FNC 12.17 (89) v » Millicent FC 13.13 (91)



:: Next Round: Finals Starting Date: 2/9/2006


Home Team v Away Team Location Time
Elinination final: (Ladder Pos 4 v. Ladder Pos 5)
» West Gambier FC v » East Gambier FC BLUE LAKE SPORTS PARK Sun 3-09-06 at 2:00pm SA

Qualifying final: (Ladder Pos 2 v. Ladder Pos 3)
» North Gambier FC v » South Gambier FC MCDONALD PARK Sat 2-09-06 at 2:00pm SA

1st Semi final: (Loser of Qualifying final v. Winner of Elinination final)
[Loser of Qualifying final] v [Winner of Elinination final] .

2nd Semi final: (Ladder Pos 1 v. Winner of Qualifying final)
» Portland FNC v [Winner of Qualifying final]
.
Preliminary final: (Loser of 2nd Semi final v. Winner of 1st Semi final)
[Loser of 2nd Semi final] v [Winner of 1st Semi final] .

Grand final: (Winner of 2nd Semi final v. Winner of Preliminary final)

[Winner of 2nd Semi final] v [Winner of Preliminary final] .

[hanno_7]

Well who he had at millicent last yr, will follow Cotton, Woodcock at his stage ! plus a few others from over there ! ex west & millicent bench man slatter is doing the wheeling & dealing ! also north and maybe cast are clubs whispered interested in BROWN !

From what ive heard cotton is on this year id think hed wanna stay in tazzy.:cool:
yeah Mr abrahansom doesnt seem to have much respect at casterton, when your own players are telling you to F*#k off you no your in trouble.

[hanno_7]

who will win the MEDAL this year

My tip
SCOTT FLEET NORTH GAMBIER OR JAMIE CAMARANO PORTLAND

Anyone else have an opinion??

[hanno_7]

Can anyone see Portland getting knocked off

[BIGANT]

who will win the MEDAL this year

My tip
SCOTT FLEET NORTH GAMBIER OR JAMIE CAMARANO PORTLAND

Anyone else have an opinion?? Going on the few games i saw in the second half of the season Flett will be up there and having only seen Camorano last week in the 2nd semi @ heywood vs north but heard good raps on him over the year he should poll highly....Copping from south had a consistant season plus he has the record on the board previously w penola in the KNTFL.Don't discount Andrew Nitschke from the saints either,although a lean but promising year for the saints outside the 5,Nitschke is a proven votegetter (along w flett has 3 league b&f medals) when the saints have been in similar ladder positions in past years when nitschke has won.
As for the premiership....Portland should account for north or east,just so strong on every line.North have troubled them most (xcept the 2nd semi) but east may be the x factor...not saying north are soft but there frontrunners ! where as east may match em body size & toughness.It should be a great day at casterton....as it always is when they hold the GF plenty of crowd, plenty of food, plenty of eye candy & most importantly plenty of BOOZE in what should be a ripper of a day in a weeks time !

[hanno_7]

Jonathan Copping - 2006 Western Border Medallist


South Gambier's mercurial Jonathan Copping has won the Western Border Football Leagues Best and Fairest, the Western Border Medal, in his debut season at Western Border level.



Copping polled 22 votes to edge out two times Western Border Medallist Scott Flett (North Gambier) by 3 votes, who finished the night with 19 votes. 17 of Flett's 19 votes came in the period of rounds 3 to 9.



Third in the count was 20 year old Casterton young gun Tom McArlein with 17 votes, followed by Heywood's John Dunn and East Gambier's Josh Ransom on 14 votes each and Portland's James Imbi on 13 votes.



Jonathan Copping

South Gambier Football Club

Home and Away: 18 games, 49 goals

Finals: 2 games, 2 goals

Western Border FL (Interleague): 3 games, 2 goals

28 years of age

Recruited from: Penola, Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League

[hanno_7]

quite a few teams looking for new coaches any news on any of the clubs?

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quite a few teams looking for new coaches any news on any of the clubs? Only innuendo at the moment !?


Ashleigh Brown to coach West Gambier next season with the blessing from there current or now previous coach Grant Russell...The appointment is still not a done deal yet !?
If Russell does head back to Adelaide, the players that he recruited will go with him !?
Heywood advertising for new coach ! 1. Heard wbfl gf day that current player & assist coach Andrew Ryan is going up2 darwin for the season 2. Unsure if he'll come back depending on you'll get the position & if he does'nt get the job himself, former coach Shane Keegan rumored to be coaching in the minor leagues with Tyrendarra next year !?
Hamilton with plenty of coin in the purse !! rumored to be going all out again like they did a couple of seasons ago when they won the gf over North....why would you when you've got dominant u18's coming through !? saw a posting on another thread that they were speaking to former St.kilda player & Koroit favorite son Joel Mclaren.
Casterton were/are talking to South Gambier rover a previous medalist Brent Howard....which seems interesting as the cats powers to be signed Abrahamson to two years when they appointed him this yr !? Heard he was'nt popular with them by the years end....
North Gambier's an interesting one !? Have had dual coaching the last few yrs with Peter Collins/Stuart Telford combination seemingly working well with being runners up & preliminary finalists the last 3 years but have recently been advertised for coaches in all grades in The Border Watch.

[Grimmett]

Heathmere not Tyrendarra for Keegan. From the Portland Observer.

Secret no longer
...Heathmere signs coach Shane Keegan for 2007 South West season

6 September 2006

By DEAN MILLARD

THE Heathmere Football/Netball Club has confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in football this month by officially announcing former Heywood coach Shane Keegan as its coach for 2007.

Keegan was signed to the club late last week, with Heathmere president Peter Anson saying the powerful ruckman was the first step in what the club planned to be an extensive recruitment campaign in the coming months.

Anson said he expected Keegan to be a massive inclusion for the club in both a playing and a coaching capacity.

"We are expecting him to be very good for the Heathmere Football Club," Anson said.

"He has a lot of skills and experience to pass on to some of our younger guys, which will be great because we have blooded quite a few guys this year."

Anson said the club had looked to move as quickly as possible in securing the experienced coach to try and get some positive momentum going into next season.

With Keegan signed on for 12 months, and the possibility of an extension, the focus for the club will now shift to building a strong playing list for the new coach to work with.

Anson said the wheels were already in motion.

"We are certainly talking to some players, both locally and away.

"We have got a list of players that we are talking to, but at this stage I am not in a position to say anything more on that."

Keegan said the move from Heywood to Heathmere was an exciting one, as it presented him with an opportunity to take a fresh approach with a new club and a new league.

"It is closing a chapter for me in a way at Heywood, which is a bit sad I suppose because I have enjoyed my time there, but it's also exciting to be moving on to a new club at Heathmere and new challenges.

Keegan said he was yet to meet many people from his new club and said he was keen to get to know not just the players but also the people around the club in the coming weeks.

He said he was impressed with the club's desire to turn its form around as quickly as possible and added he was looking forward to helping the club to do that.

"From what I have heard, no one out there is happy with finishing last this year, and they want to do everything they can to get back to where they belong, which is at least top three, I believe.

"They are not happy with finishing second best, so the culture out there is really good."

With Heathmere losing many of its players to other local clubs in recent years Keegan said he would be trying hard to win those players back, while also focusing on retaining the talent already at the club.

He said while he had not seen a lot of South West football games in the past he did not expect it would take him long to adapt his game to the different style.

"I've only seen two games of South West footy, one was a final last year and one was Heathmere and Westerns this year.

"Both were pretty wet games, so it was hard to get a gauge, as a spectator, of the standard and style of the league.

"I don't think I will have any trouble adapting to the style though.

"I'm a marking player who tries to read the play as much as I can, which I think will suit the style of play in the league really well.

"My body of course is getting a little bit slower these days, but I think I should do okay."

Keegan said the chance to work with a young and developing list of players had been one of the main attractions to the job.

"One of the big pluses for coaches is watching young guys develop, so I am really looking forward to getting out there and working with the young guys and trying to develop them into good, senior footballers."

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Heathmere not Tyrendarra for Keegan. From the Portland Observer.

Secret no longer
...Heathmere signs coach Shane Keegan for 2007 South West season

6 September 2006

By DEAN MILLARD

THE Heathmere Football/Netball Club has confirmed one of the worst kept secrets in football this month by officially announcing former Heywood coach Shane Keegan as its coach for 2007.

Keegan was signed to the club late last week, with Heathmere president Peter Anson saying the powerful ruckman was the first step in what the club planned to be an extensive recruitment campaign in the coming months.

Anson said he expected Keegan to be a massive inclusion for the club in both a playing and a coaching capacity.

"We are expecting him to be very good for the Heathmere Football Club," Anson said.

"He has a lot of skills and experience to pass on to some of our younger guys, which will be great because we have blooded quite a few guys this year."

Anson said the club had looked to move as quickly as possible in securing the experienced coach to try and get some positive momentum going into next season.

With Keegan signed on for 12 months, and the possibility of an extension, the focus for the club will now shift to building a strong playing list for the new coach to work with.

Anson said the wheels were already in motion.

"We are certainly talking to some players, both locally and away.

"We have got a list of players that we are talking to, but at this stage I am not in a position to say anything more on that."

Keegan said the move from Heywood to Heathmere was an exciting one, as it presented him with an opportunity to take a fresh approach with a new club and a new league.

"It is closing a chapter for me in a way at Heywood, which is a bit sad I suppose because I have enjoyed my time there, but it's also exciting to be moving on to a new club at Heathmere and new challenges.

Keegan said he was yet to meet many people from his new club and said he was keen to get to know not just the players but also the people around the club in the coming weeks.

He said he was impressed with the club's desire to turn its form around as quickly as possible and added he was looking forward to helping the club to do that.

"From what I have heard, no one out there is happy with finishing last this year, and they want to do everything they can to get back to where they belong, which is at least top three, I believe.

"They are not happy with finishing second best, so the culture out there is really good."

With Heathmere losing many of its players to other local clubs in recent years Keegan said he would be trying hard to win those players back, while also focusing on retaining the talent already at the club.

He said while he had not seen a lot of South West football games in the past he did not expect it would take him long to adapt his game to the different style.

"I've only seen two games of South West footy, one was a final last year and one was Heathmere and Westerns this year.

"Both were pretty wet games, so it was hard to get a gauge, as a spectator, of the standard and style of the league.

"I don't think I will have any trouble adapting to the style though.

"I'm a marking player who tries to read the play as much as I can, which I think will suit the style of play in the league really well.

"My body of course is getting a little bit slower these days, but I think I should do okay."

Keegan said the chance to work with a young and developing list of players had been one of the main attractions to the job.

"One of the big pluses for coaches is watching young guys develop, so I am really looking forward to getting out there and working with the young guys and trying to develop them into good, senior footballers."

Well thats one nugget put to bed !!

[hanno_7]

TEAMS BEST & FAIRESTS

SOUTH GAMBIER

Copping wins Demon Best and Fairest


Jonathan Copping, the 2006 Western Border Medallist has also won South Gambier's Best and Fairest award. The announcement was made after the Demons lost the Semi Final to East Gambier and bowing out of the 2006 Premiership race.

Copping is in his first year with the Demons, having been recruited from Penola where he was playing Coach. Copping made the move to South Gambier for the opportunity to play alongside brother Sam.

HAMILTON

Kenna voted Magpies B&F


Joe Kenna has capped a remarkable debut Western Border season by winning Hamilton's senior best and fairest count. Kenna polled 60 votes to win comfortably from captain Lachlan Crawford on 33 votes and young gun Archie Whiting on 28.

Paul Barnes won the Reserves Best and Fairest from Scott Ogle.

In the Sungold Milk Under 18s Chris Eales took out the prize with 53 votes from Ross McNaughton and Tom Osmond.

HEYWOOD

Dunn Pride of Lions


Courageous Heywood midfielder John Dunn has been crowned Heywood's Best and Fairest player for the 2006 season.

Dunn has had a stellar season for Heywood which includes the Spectator-Observer Footballer of the Year award and finished equal fourth in the Western Border Medal count, just six votes behind winner Jonathan Copping.

Dunn won the award with 73 votes from Andrew Ryan with 43.

In the A Grade netball count Hayley Carter was a popular winner from coach Lee-Anne Gibbins and Mirah Fraser who tied for second.

PORTLAND

Holt Tigers Best, Jefferies to continue


Portland captain Jarrod Holt has added the Portland Best and Fairest to his premiership medal. Holt was named Portland's B&F on Satuday night, compiling 44 votes to beat 17 year old Zac Edwards by the narrowest of margins, with only one vote separating the two.

Reserves captain Jamie Barlett won the reserves Best and Fairest and Daniel Sturzaker won the U18 Best and Fairest.

In the netball Lauren Hockley won the A Grade Best and Fairest from runner up Cathryn Shepherd. The A Reserves best and fairest was won by Casey Anson, Janelle Domburg won the B Grade, Melissa McDonald won the C Grade, Annie Wilmot won the 17 and Under award, Tayle Suiker won the 15 and Under award, with Sabrina Mahon winning hte 13 and Under award.

In other news from Portland, Mark Jefferies has committed to the 2007 season, as have star recruits David Neimann and Jamie Cammarano. Winis Imbi will continue as Assistant Coach for the next two seasons, whilst Reserves coach Troy Bannaom has also committed himself.

MILLICENT

Saints Soar High at Trophy Night


Andrew Nitschke and Jeremy Hales have tied for the Corcoran Medal, the Best and Fairest award for the Saints. Both players polled 50 votes, with Steven Duldig runner up on 44 votes.

Both Andrew and Jeremy had standout years for the Saints and were also the top vote getters for the Saints at the Western Border Medal count.

The reserves medal was narrowly won by Nathaniel Robbins with 44 votes from Andrew Pratt and Mark Bennett who finished with 42 votes. In the Under 18s Shaun Taylor took home the Best and Fairest after polling 50 votes, with Jeff Tucker runner up with 42 votes and David Hardy third with 41 votes.


MORE TO COME SOON

[wishiwas]

thanks hanno. absolute gun Jon Copping is. If Tony McGuinness wasnt coach of Glenelg at the time, he would have play a lot more league footy.

[bestyoucanget]

Just wanted to say thanks to posters in this thread. While I only had the opportunity to watch one game from the WBFL this season (due to locality), I have sincerely enjoyed finding out the "goings on" during the season from this thread.

If you get bored during your off season, check the NTFL thread - no doubt you will recognise more than a few names up there.

See you next season!!!

[VT#23]

hey i was just wondering wat Sam Lewis went like this year? would he get a gig in most 1st sides in the comp?

[hanno_7]

hey i was just wondering wat Sam Lewis went like this year? would he get a gig in most 1st sides in the comp?

hey champ who did he play for?

[hanno_7]

any word on how west gambier r going with their recruiting, inside word is that they have lost between 12-18 players with the appointment of ash brown. all of these players being starting 18 aswell!!!

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any word on how west gambier r going with their recruiting, inside word is that they have lost between 12-18 players with the appointment of ash brown. all of these players being starting 18 aswell!!!
Unofficially Ashleigh Brown is touted as there new coach for next season,hearsay was that it was going (his appointment) to come down to a club board meeting vote, it is common knowledge around Mount Gambier & Millicent clubs that Brown is coaching but it's just a wait & see senerio to see what actually happens and when and if it will be official.
It will be interesting to see what happens as rumours are ajar that they are near shot financially to boot !There previous coach Grant Russell is rumoured in a local press article to be coaching Berri in the riverland, and all there Adelaide recruits are'nt meant to be coming back next year along with a few of there prized local players in Mark Krueger & Mark Bouchier etc.One would suspect that if Brown gets the job that they'll aim at a carload from over northern tassie way and that may include former Millicent Key forward & tassie import Justin Cotton.Won't that make the first meeting of Millicent West clash interesting in the home & away season next year ! :D :D :D :D

[hanno_7]

Unofficially Ashleigh Brown is touted as there new coach for next season,hearsay was that it was going (his appointment) to come down to a club board meeting vote, it is common knowledge around Mount Gambier & Millicent clubs that Brown is coaching but it's just a wait & see senerio to see what actually happens and when and if it will be official.
It will be interesting to see what happens as rumours are ajar that they are near shot financially to boot !There previous coach Grant Russell is rumoured in a local press article to be coaching Berri in the riverland, and all there Adelaide recruits are'nt meant to be coming back next year along with a few of there prized local players in Mark Krueger & Mark Bouchier etc.One would suspect that if Brown gets the job that they'll aim at a carload from over northern tassie way and that may include former Millicent Key forward & tassie import Justin Cotton.Won't that make the first meeting of Millicent West clash interesting in the home & away season next year ! :D :D :D :D


HAS THERE BEEN ANY WORD ON WHATS HAPPENING?

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HAS THERE BEEN ANY WORD ON WHATS HAPPENING?
Yes...Ashleigh got the job !! It was in fridays border watch his appointment.The article was atleast a pge and a half.If anyone can cut & paste it into these threads it would be good.
As i'm sure there would be some interest & comment on it !!

[Ed Deline]

What are the other coaching appointments in the League?

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What are the other coaching appointments in the League?
Portland - Mark Jefferies into 2nd season next year.
East Gambier - Simon Quinn to continue.
North Gambier - Just announced former Norwood/Port magpies u17/19's & past Nuriootpa premiership coach Ian Stafford (Barossa & Light fl) as non-playing coach.
South Gambier - Mick Ryan to go again..
West Gambier - Ashleigh Brown newly appointed.
Casterton - Gareth Abrahamson going into 2nd yr of appointment.
Millicent - Doug Lang re-appointed for 07'.
Imperials - Jason Muldoon re-appointed for 07'.
Hamilton & Heywood - Still to appoint.

[BIGANT]

Brown Excited
by challenge

As written by the Border Watch's
Pat Koopman


New senior coach Ashleigh Brown is set to spearhead a new and exciting era for the West Gambier football Club.
The 33 year old will be joined on the club's senior coaching panelby Mike Suto, who will again be in charge of the reserves, and Bill Ashby, who has also been reappointed as thirds coach.
Brown brings a wealth of football experience, but also a sense of professionalism in regards to how the Roo's will conduct themselves on and off the feild.
He wants the Roo's to earn the respect of the other Western Border clubs.Brown is looking forward to taking over the senior coaching reins, in what will be a non-playing capacity.
"I think it is going to be an exciting period for the West Gambier Football Club over the next five years', Brown told The Border Watch yesterday.
"I think we need to take a little bit of a new direction in that we don't have the amount of fly-in players.
"Not only is that very hard to sustain as a club financially, but the pitfalls in regards to having the players train here as a group and also add to the community, so it's just not on the feild, having the players here contributing to the club in other areas."
"So we will look at probably putting a cap on how many people we fly-in, if any, and really the new direction of the club needs to be in developing the youth within the area."
Brown was born and bred in Melbourne and grew up on a diet of Australian Rules football.
He played under 19's with Collingwood before moving onto the Diamond Valley Football League with Greensborough.
Brown also spent four years at Kyabram in the Goulburn Valley league and three years at Keilor in the Essendon & District football league, where he was a member of two premiership sides.
He then moved into the world of coaching for the first time at Finley in the Murray Football League and then coached Latrobe in the Northern Tasmanian Football League for four years, reaching the finals in every year while under his direction.Brown coached Western Border club Millicent in 2005 and returned to Tasmania this year where he coached Devonport.
Brown is presently speaking to as many as eight potential recruits from the Apple Isle & Melbourne."If we can get for or five of them to move here we will see that as a big plus, in adding some experience, some quality players for the youth of the club that already exist here to learn off and support them on the feild," Brown said.
There is certainly a possitive vibe at Malseed Park as the club prepares to tackle the 2007 season.The Roo's completed the 2006 season in fourth place, only to lose the elimination final to eventual grand finalist East Gambier.
"Obviously the clubs had a rise in fortunes in the last couple of years to where they were," Brown said.
How they've done that is obviously fly players in.
"I guess we're probably looking at trying to develope the youth that is in the area, so that we can train as a group and be togethor as a unit."
Brown already has an impressive base to work on in the youth area, including the likes of talented youngsters Rowan Fox, Brad Wilson and Clinton Cowell.Captain Jamie Croker and Adam Marcus are both relatively young, but have a lot of experience of playing at senior level.
Brown said it was important that initially the club did not get too far ahead of itself.
"It's going to be a long process, it's not going to be instant success," he said.
But how we gauge our success will be in other areas and thats in really having a push into the junior developement side of things and into the development of our youth over a couple of years.
"So were looking at down the track, however, that doesn't mean that we're not after good results first up."
Brown said the club was looking to devote a lot of time into developing the club's youth, as well as looking at recruiting players from within the area.
All clubs are busy on the recruiting trail and the Roos are no exception.
"Most certainly, as every club is," Brown said
" We're always looking to add quality players and people.
" We need some experience, maybe stronger, harder bodied players in the 25 to 30 mark that are going to be good leaders for the youth thats coming through."
The Roos are looking to appoint a playing assistant coach, while support staff will also be put in place to assist the senior coach.
The Club will host a barbecue and get-togethor on Sunday, November 26.
The day will be for current and prospective players, members, supporters and officials, and is designed to kick start the clubs pre-season campaign.
Brown said some exciting times were ahead for the club.
" There's an opportunity for young players to play senior footy."
A family orientated atmosphere was also an integral part of the clubs new era, according to brown.
Missing from this years senior playing list will be Mark Kruger, who has joined former coach Grant Russell at Berri, while Mark Bouchier has returned to Kongorong in the Mid South East League.
" We're also currently talking to the Adelaide players to see what there thoughts and feelings are about moving to the area," Brown said.

[ringo1]

Brown Excited
by challenge

As written by the Border Watch's
Pat Koopman


New senior coach Ashleigh Brown is set to spearhead a new and exciting era for the West Gambier football Club.
The 33 year old will be joined on the club's senior coaching panelby Mike Suto, who will again be in charge of the reserves, and Bill Ashby, who has also been reappointed as thirds coach.
Brown brings a wealth of football experience, but also a sense of professionalism in regards to how the Roo's will conduct themselves on and off the feild.
He wants the Roo's to earn the respect of the other Western Border clubs.Brown is looking forward to taking over the senior coaching reins, in what will be a non-playing capacity.
"I think it is going to be an exciting period for the West Gambier Football Club over the next five years', Brown told The Border Watch yesterday.
"I think we need to take a little bit of a new direction in that we don't have the amount of fly-in players.
"Not only is that very hard to sustain as a club financially, but the pitfalls in regards to having the players train here as a group and also add to the community, so it's just not on the feild, having the players here contributing to the club in other areas."
"So we will look at probably putting a cap on how many people we fly-in, if any, and really the new direction of the club needs to be in developing the youth within the area."
Brown was born and bred in Melbourne and grew up on a diet of Australian Rules football.
He played under 19's with Collingwood before moving onto the Diamond Valley Football League with Greensborough.
Brown also spent four years at Kyabram in the Goulburn Valley league and three years at Keilor in the Essendon & District football league, where he was a member of two premiership sides.
He then moved into the world of coaching for the first time at Finley in the Murray Football League and then coached Latrobe in the Northern Tasmanian Football League for four years, reaching the finals in every year while under his direction.Brown coached Western Border club Millicent in 2005 and returned to Tasmania this year where he coached Devonport.
Brown is presently speaking to as many as eight potential recruits from the Apple Isle & Melbourne."If we can get for or five of them to move here we will see that as a big plus, in adding some experience, some quality players for the youth of the club that already exist here to learn off and support them on the feild," Brown said.
There is certainly a possitive vibe at Malseed Park as the club prepares to tackle the 2007 season.The Roo's completed the 2006 season in fourth place, only to lose the elimination final to eventual grand finalist East Gambier.
"Obviously the clubs had a rise in fortunes in the last couple of years to where they were," Brown said.
How they've done that is obviously fly players in.
"I guess we're probably looking at trying to develope the youth that is in the area, so that we can train as a group and be togethor as a unit."
Brown already has an impressive base to work on in the youth area, including the likes of talented youngsters Rowan Fox, Brad Wilson and Clinton Cowell.Captain Jamie Croker and Adam Marcus are both relatively young, but have a lot of experience of playing at senior level.
Brown said it was important that initially the club did not get too far ahead of itself.
"It's going to be a long process, it's not going to be instant success," he said.
But how we gauge our success will be in other areas and thats in really having a push into the junior developement side of things and into the development of our youth over a couple of years.
"So were looking at down the track, however, that doesn't mean that we're not after good results first up."
Brown said the club was looking to devote a lot of time into developing the club's youth, as well as looking at recruiting players from within the area.
All clubs are busy on the recruiting trail and the Roos are no exception.
"Most certainly, as every club is," Brown said
" We're always looking to add quality players and people.
" We need some experience, maybe stronger, harder bodied players in the 25 to 30 mark that are going to be good leaders for the youth thats coming through."
The Roos are looking to appoint a playing assistant coach, while support staff will also be put in place to assist the senior coach.
The Club will host a barbecue and get-togethor on Sunday, November 26.
The day will be for current and prospective players, members, supporters and officials, and is designed to kick start the clubs pre-season campaign.
Brown said some exciting times were ahead for the club.
" There's an opportunity for young players to play senior footy."
A family orientated atmosphere was also an integral part of the clubs new era, according to brown.
Missing from this years senior playing list will be Mark Kruger, who has joined former coach Grant Russell at Berri, while Mark Bouchier has returned to Kongorong in the Mid South East League.
" We're also currently talking to the Adelaide players to see what there thoughts and feelings are about moving to the area," Brown said.

A bad move-the bloke is mad as a cut snake. Unless he has changed his ways he will lose the plot and blow any chances that West Gambier will have in 2007. I will watch this space will interest

[BIGANT]

A bad move-the bloke is mad as a cut snake. Unless he has changed his ways he will lose the plot and blow any chances that West Gambier will have in 2007. I will watch this space will interest Having worked as team mgr under Ashleigh Brown when he was at Millicent for one season two years ago, i found him gr8 to work with as did others that were involved with him on match day and at board level.His attention to detail from training programs/exercises to player management will be second to none.I also understand the off feild stuff ringo that your hinting at !? and that is something that he definatly will have to rectify or else chao ! he got pigeoned holed when he was down here after settling in, only in the sense that he had to take blame or cop the ******** that was started from one of his tassie players he bought with him !! I think you might see a different man next season and beyond because he knows he's on his last chance in the area plus he's got a local lass now that will keep him under check.

[BIGANT]

Dissapointing News for Heywood members & supporters with 2006 club B&F John Dunn to join minor league club Tyrendarra...who's now coached by former lions playing coach for the past 4-5 years Shane Keegan.In more bad luck for the lions, Chris Lynd has also departed the heywood club.Arriving with Keegan when they joined the club Lynd had vast experience as a tough onballer utility in what you could call him a footballing nomad as he had played previously in various other vic-country leagues.
The big loss however will be John Dunn as after being in the league only for his second season after coming from Darwin he really started to settle into the league.His ballgetting ability and hardness will be sorely missed by them.Although Keegan was getting below his best his experience and knowledge will also be a big blow to Heywood.They would want to act quickly in naming a coach because as close knitted as the community is i'm sure there is some impatience brewing, i'm sure assist coach Andrew Ryan is looking a little harder now in Darwin as he's playing up there for Waratahs !? he'll have to pull his finger out now if thats what they sent him up there for !?
Which begs the question !? how long can Heywood continue to bring in players from Darwin, they've been doing it for years with little success.I know other clubs within the league try & like to recruit outside the comp', but they don't have to recruit upto a dozen or more players year AFter year.Those clubs that like to go 'outside' the area have a good core of players within, plus good juniors.They only have to top up there senior list with 4-6 'outsiders' not like Heywood !!

[ringo1]

Having worked as team mgr under Ashleigh Brown when he was at Millicent for one season two years ago, i found him gr8 to work with as did others that were involved with him on match day and at board level.His attention to detail from training programs/exercises to player management will be second to none.I also understand the off feild stuff ringo that your hinting at !? and that is something that he definatly will have to rectify or else chao ! he got pigeoned holed when he was down here after settling in, only in the sense that he had to take blame or cop the ******** that was started from one of his tassie players he bought with him !! I think you might see a different man next season and beyond because he knows he's on his last chance in the area plus he's got a local lass now that will keep him under check.

Thanks for that Bigant-a good summary. I hope things do work out for him but as you say he will need to amend some issues off the field. The lass may be a stadying influence:thumbsu:

[BIGANT]

Thanks for that Bigant-a good summary. I hope things do work out for him but as you say he will need to amend some issues off the field. The lass may be a stadying influence:thumbsu:No worries Ringo, it's interesting times now in the league.It was just announced that the league made a huge profit on the past season, i think due and the league exec's think because of the re-structuring at league level.Like so many other leagues at vic-country they wen't for a ceo and it obviously worked.I'm sure whoever Brown brings into the west club playing wise they will make a mark, but i would imagine that if there are any slip ups there will be plenty of west faithful ready to linch those that voted Brown in.As there were a few disguntled members from what has been heard that are unhappy with his appointment.
Any other news or suspicions Ringo feel free to private msg me !?

[ringo1]

Thanks again mate. I will be watching on with great interest. Who do you think will be the side to beat in 07? What role will you have in regards to footy next year?:thumbsu:

[bolta]

Has anyone got some info on the Fitzgerald boys from Millicent. Pretty good players back when i knew them. Smart across half back if my memory serves me correctly. Any updates would be welcome.

[BIGANT]

Has anyone got some info on the Fitzgerald boys from Millicent. Pretty good players back when i knew them. Smart across half back if my memory serves me correctly. Any updates would be welcome.
they play in minor league, older one has given up.average players out there

[BIGANT]

Thanks again mate. I will be watching on with great interest. Who do you think will be the side to beat in 07? What role will you have in regards to footy next year?:thumbsu:
portland side to beat,maybe casterton improve,im recruiting officerout of 40 trys i aint nab 1 yet so im going ok

[hardluck11]

Thanks for that Bigant-a good summary. I hope things do work out for him but as you say he will need to amend some issues off the field. The lass may be a stadying influence:thumbsu:
Ringo, as i know a few of the tassie boys who went over had issues, their were rumours flying everywhere about what happended. are you able to advise me what actually did go on.

[hardluck11]

HAS THERE BEEN ANY WORD ON WHATS HAPPENING?
i know joe cotton wont be back after signing on to be penguin fc assistant coach. good roll for him and so is the pay packet!

[hanno_7]

Hows the recruiting going for west big ant?
ive been talking to a few people and apparently some of the players ash brown named in his interview with the paper wont be at west. (some of the main blokes) can you shed any light on this?
also have any of the adelaide boys said there interested in coming back??
hope west pick up well it would be dissapointing to see them bottom again.

[hardluck11]

Hows the recruiting going for west big ant?
ive been talking to a few people and apparently some of the players ash brown named in his interview with the paper wont be at west. (some of the main blokes) can you shed any light on this?
also have any of the adelaide boys said there interested in coming back??
hope west pick up well it would be dissapointing to see them bottom again.
it seems ash brown has a habit of talking it up about people joining him. he came to east devonport this year as a star recruit and didnt play a game! the players he did bring were about as usefull as a hat full of ar*eholes!!!!

[BIGANT]

Hows the recruiting going for west big ant?
ive been talking to a few people and apparently some of the players ash brown named in his interview with the paper wont be at west. (some of the main blokes) can you shed any light on this?
also have any of the adelaide boys said there interested in coming back??
hope west pick up well it would be dissapointing to see them bottom again.
dont think they go to fly any in.out of coin.a couple may relocate.they will pick a few up.lost plenty of players.ash will play kids and bring a few hard nuts over.

[flying_eagle]

Can anyone shed some light on how Casterton has been recruiting and how they will line up for 2007? What i have heard is Dylan Ryan to Port Fairy and Tom Macarlein to Geelong Reserves.

[hanno_7]

rumour is that ash brown has been training is he going to play on this year?

[dumesny1]

Hows the recruiting going for west big ant?
ive been talking to a few people and apparently some of the players ash brown named in his interview with the paper wont be at west. (some of the main blokes) can you shed any light on this?
also have any of the adelaide boys said there interested in coming back??
hope west pick up well it would be dissapointing to see them bottom again.


Don't think the Adelaide boys are coming back.
I work at the airport in Mt Gambier and after their finals loss I spoke to one of them and he said this would be the last time we see them.

Make of that what you will.

Surely they would not be able to afford to keep bringing players in, air fares were costing them plenty.

[BIGANT]

Word is maybe all of the Adelaide boys are'nt coming back !? and i would doubt it very much if Browny would play again as his knee is just about shot !! but who knows....

[Sticks23]

Can anyone fill me in on how Jarryd Holt goes??? What size is he and how old. Obviously a good player if he is captain of Portland!!!!!

[PLENTY]

Yes Big Ant. From What I Hear And As A Member Of The WBFL I Am Glad To See Ashleigh Brown Back In The League. He Is Very Highly Respected In The Tasmanian League And As For What Hardluck11 Has To Say About The Recruits He Took To Tassie Last Year... He Didnt Bring Any There As I Have A Contact There For Football Reasons Who Said He Was Thrown Into The Coaching Role And Did A Respectful Job For East Devonport.
The Players That Have Left West Is Due To Previous Issues With The Club And Unless You Guys Have Facts On This Should Not Comment. This Site Is A Good Site, Not To Run Coaches Down.
Ashleigh Has Taken On A Challenge At West And Is Commended For Doing So.. They Are Restructing And Will Be A young side without alot Of Recruiting According True Sources.
The Players He Mentioned In The Paper Hanno-7 Are The Youth At The West Club And I Know Are Staying On And Mosty Have Trained.
When A Club Is Restructing Like This Its Better To Get Facts And Be A Loyal Player Or Supporter Whatever You Are And Join In To Help The Club. West Have Come Along Way Over The Past Few Years In Lines Of Respect In The League.
Mr Brown Is Welcomed Back To The League By Alot Of Officials And Members Who Enjoyed Hearing Him Speak When He Coached The Saints. Good On Millicent For Finding Such A Dedicated And Strong Witted Coach Who Doesnt Mind Taking The Good With The Bad And Isnt After Overnight Success Like Some.
Unfortunately Personal Reasons That Some Might Not Be Aware Saw Brown Have To Leave The Region To Deal With Family Issues. otherwise i'd say he'd still be seen with the Saints whom he has respect for as a club and having heard him speak of the saints in a high profile recently in a meeting he would have liked success with them but circumstances beyond his control changed this.
From Whom I Have High Respect For Have Commented On Ashleighs Strengths And To Be A Coach As Well As Deal With Public Comments Is Not An Easy Task. i take my hat off to all coaches in the league.
I Enjoy The Coloumn Now I Have Finally Read It And As A Wbfl Person, I Follow All Clubs Issues. And The West One Has Been Over Exposed And Exaggerated. Good On West For What They Are Trying To Do, And Well Done To Mr Brown For Stepping Up And Taking The Role. From What I Hear He Is Already Making An Influence Around The Club And Members New And Old Welcome Him. The One Or Two That Dont Are Obviously Not Willing To Open Their Eyes.
There Were Very Few Who Did Not Accept To Have Him Here, And As For The Adelaide Players Who Were Part Of Our League And West, West Has Chosen Not To Sacrifice The Funds On Flights. No Other Reason. they would love to have them here i'm sure.
Goodluck Ashleigh In 2007 And Goodluck West In Your Future Development.
Welcome Back To The WBFL League Ahsleigh and its great to see you returned.

[little footy battler]

Can anyone fill me in on how Jarryd Holt goes??? What size is he and how old. Obviously a good player if he is captain of Portland!!!!!


Jarrod is a quality player, for certain, having captained the Portland Football Club and picked up its best and fairest in last year's premiership.
very strong in the packs, a real ball winner, and can go forward and kick goals as well.
He is about 24 I believe and probably 5"10 or 5"11 in the old scale.
Will be an assett whereever he ends up.

[Blozin]

hEy PLenTy TheCApitaLisatioNs Make iT Hard To ReaD Your WoRTHwhile CoMMentS :confused:

[dumesny1]

Yes Big Ant. From What I Hear And As A Member Of The WBFL I Am Glad To See Ashleigh Brown Back In The League. He Is Very Highly Respected In The Tasmanian League And As For What Hardluck11 Has To Say About The Recruits He Took To Tassie Last Year... He Didnt Bring Any There As I Have A Contact There For Football Reasons Who Said He Was Thrown Into The Coaching Role And Did A Respectful Job For East Devonport.
The Players That Have Left West Is Due To Previous Issues With The Club And Unless You Guys Have Facts On This Should Not Comment. This Site Is A Good Site, Not To Run Coaches Down.
Ashleigh Has Taken On A Challenge At West And Is Commended For Doing So.. They Are Restructing And Will Be A young side without alot Of Recruiting According True Sources.
The Players He Mentioned In The Paper Hanno-7 Are The Youth At The West Club And I Know Are Staying On And Mosty Have Trained.
When A Club Is Restructing Like This Its Better To Get Facts And Be A Loyal Player Or Supporter Whatever You Are And Join In To Help The Club. West Have Come Along Way Over The Past Few Years In Lines Of Respect In The League.
Mr Brown Is Welcomed Back To The League By Alot Of Officials And Members Who Enjoyed Hearing Him Speak When He Coached The Saints. Good On Millicent For Finding Such A Dedicated And Strong Witted Coach Who Doesnt Mind Taking The Good With The Bad And Isnt After Overnight Success Like Some.
Unfortunately Personal Reasons That Some Might Not Be Aware Saw Brown Have To Leave The Region To Deal With Family Issues. otherwise i'd say he'd still be seen with the Saints whom he has respect for as a club and having heard him speak of the saints in a high profile recently in a meeting he would have liked success with them but circumstances beyond his control changed this.
From Whom I Have High Respect For Have Commented On Ashleighs Strengths And To Be A Coach As Well As Deal With Public Comments Is Not An Easy Task. i take my hat off to all coaches in the league.
I Enjoy The Coloumn Now I Have Finally Read It And As A Wbfl Person, I Follow All Clubs Issues. And The West One Has Been Over Exposed And Exaggerated. Good On West For What They Are Trying To Do, And Well Done To Mr Brown For Stepping Up And Taking The Role. From What I Hear He Is Already Making An Influence Around The Club And Members New And Old Welcome Him. The One Or Two That Dont Are Obviously Not Willing To Open Their Eyes.
There Were Very Few Who Did Not Accept To Have Him Here, And As For The Adelaide Players Who Were Part Of Our League And West, West Has Chosen Not To Sacrifice The Funds On Flights. No Other Reason. they would love to have them here i'm sure.
Goodluck Ashleigh In 2007 And Goodluck West In Your Future Development.
Welcome Back To The WBFL League Ahsleigh and its great to see you returned.


Do you know West's financial position? I heard that is the reason the Adelaide boys aren't coming back.

[PLENTY]

Hi Dumesny1...
Not clear on their financial position... But a clear point made re the Adelaide boys was they'd love to have them again but would prefer they were based here for training reasons so the team could structure together. It was a very costly process flying them in and out.
West like other clubs do at times is going through a rebuilding stage. I wish them the best... Great bunch of people work behind the scenes their, and the new formed coach and committee are committed to ther challenge they face. Take their hats off to them for sticking with it and not withdrawing from the pressure they may face.

[PLENTY]

Hey Blozin...
Thanks mate.... will correct myself!

[little footy battler]

Does anyone know if there is anything in the rumour that new Heywood coach, Hooker Ransom, is taking a few players from Mount Gambier with him?
A couple of forwards is the whisper around here.

[hardluck11]

Yes Big Ant. From What I Hear And As A Member Of The WBFL I Am Glad To See Ashleigh Brown Back In The League. He Is Very Highly Respected In The Tasmanian League And As For What Hardluck11 Has To Say About The Recruits He Took To Tassie Last Year... He Didnt Bring Any There As I Have A Contact There For Football Reasons Who Said He Was Thrown Into The Coaching Role And Did A Respectful Job For East Devonport.
The Players That Have Left West Is Due To Previous Issues With The Club And Unless You Guys Have Facts On This Should Not Comment. This Site Is A Good Site, Not To Run Coaches Down.
Ashleigh Has Taken On A Challenge At West And Is Commended For Doing So.. They Are Restructing And Will Be A young side without alot Of Recruiting According True Sources.
The Players He Mentioned In The Paper Hanno-7 Are The Youth At The West Club And I Know Are Staying On And Mosty Have Trained.
When A Club Is Restructing Like This Its Better To Get Facts And Be A Loyal Player Or Supporter Whatever You Are And Join In To Help The Club. West Have Come Along Way Over The Past Few Years In Lines Of Respect In The League.
Mr Brown Is Welcomed Back To The League By Alot Of Officials And Members Who Enjoyed Hearing Him Speak When He Coached The Saints. Good On Millicent For Finding Such A Dedicated And Strong Witted Coach Who Doesnt Mind Taking The Good With The Bad And Isnt After Overnight Success Like Some.
Unfortunately Personal Reasons That Some Might Not Be Aware Saw Brown Have To Leave The Region To Deal With Family Issues. otherwise i'd say he'd still be seen with the Saints whom he has respect for as a club and having heard him speak of the saints in a high profile recently in a meeting he would have liked success with them but circumstances beyond his control changed this.
From Whom I Have High Respect For Have Commented On Ashleighs Strengths And To Be A Coach As Well As Deal With Public Comments Is Not An Easy Task. i take my hat off to all coaches in the league.
I Enjoy The Coloumn Now I Have Finally Read It And As A Wbfl Person, I Follow All Clubs Issues. And The West One Has Been Over Exposed And Exaggerated. Good On West For What They Are Trying To Do, And Well Done To Mr Brown For Stepping Up And Taking The Role. From What I Hear He Is Already Making An Influence Around The Club And Members New And Old Welcome Him. The One Or Two That Dont Are Obviously Not Willing To Open Their Eyes.
There Were Very Few Who Did Not Accept To Have Him Here, And As For The Adelaide Players Who Were Part Of Our League And West, West Has Chosen Not To Sacrifice The Funds On Flights. No Other Reason. they would love to have them here i'm sure.
Goodluck Ashleigh In 2007 And Goodluck West In Your Future Development.
Welcome Back To The WBFL League Ahsleigh and its great to see you returned.
he did a respectful job for east hey..... they never won a game!!!! that makes me laugh. i do agree though he didnt have much to work with. Im not knocking ash as i respect him as a player when fit and i think he has a great footy brain as well but sometimes he lets himself down by mouth across the ground at other players and belting people off the ball. hands down, yes he can throw his fist but shes country footy mate, you dont need your coach doing those sorts of things. Does any one know how josh adams went over their. he is back in tassie at the moment shopping himself around. im very supsrised he even returned after his 2003 grand final effort with the northen bombers.

[PLENTY]

he did a respectful job for east hey..... they never won a game!!!! that makes me laugh. i do agree though he didnt have much to work with. Im not knocking ash as i respect him as a player when fit and i think he has a great footy brain as well but sometimes he lets himself down by mouth across the ground at other players and belting people off the ball. hands down, yes he can throw his fist but shes country footy mate, you dont need your coach doing those sorts of things. Does any one know how josh adams went over their. he is back in tassie at the moment shopping himself around. im very supsrised he even returned after his 2003 grand final effort with the northen bombers.
hARDLUCK11.
If a bloke helping a club out at last minute when a previous coach quit in the second round makes you laugh, you have an immature sense of humour. As stated above he was put in the deep end, and was willing to help out. I'd say thats very good of him for taking this role on when he new East werent in for a good year.
Maybe you need to have a go sometime with unfortunate clubs and see how much work needs to be put in.
As you should be well aware a lot of players and coaches let themselves down at times when it comes to pressure and things may get out of hand. Everyones human... including coaches.
One right thing you did say was he has a top footy brain and was a very top player in his day, unfortunately injuries have removed him from the field. But luckily enough the sporting side he continues on in his coaching and is very good and dedicated out.
He has taken on a club that wont be top this year as are restructing, so that shows his difference in wanting to help develop the youth and help this club, not just chasing club with top players to take a flag.