RDFL Thread 2007

[Halffullonfence]

Thanks for that. My young bloke has played 10's, 12's & 13's interleague and wasn't named in 14's squad but then neither was anyone else from his club which is in the A's. Yet there are 3 players from a worse team than his and players from B division as well! Sour grapes. Probably. Anyway I am wondering if the club has let his team down by not nominating anyone for the squad?

Not sure who nominates for trial day probably would be clubs, unfortunately some clubs commitee don't nominate if (their kids) aren't in that age group or good enough. Unlike Darley not to nominate though.

[blues12]

[QUOTE=OldMelburnian28;7549051]Did not expect to see the current ladder positions 4 games in!!! Here's my predictions for the next few weeks;
Sunbury will crack and lose their next 2 games which will drop them back into the race for finals. Just cant imagine them finishing in top 2.
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OM28 Where are you???

Keep it coming, We love your comments

[Blueboy16]

OM28 is a Diggers man so more than likely sucking his thumb in the corner wondering where the next win will come from! Start organising an early footy trip boys.

[Dasher_23]

Careful now spence its a long season.

[Doona2]

Solid finals appearance last year by the Kangas and looking a serious flag threat and for me equal flag favourites with Woodend but lets not get carried away lads. It's only May remember and we've seen it all before . . . . a bad run of injuries or a strong bout of illness sweeps thru and it can all go pear shaped pretty quick.

Looking the good early though :thumbsu:

[footy mad 2]

[quote=OldMelburnian28;7549051]Did not expect to see the current ladder positions 4 games in!!! Here's my predictions for the next few weeks;
Sunbury will crack and lose their next 2 games which will drop them back into the race for finals. Just cant imagine them finishing in top 2.
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OM28 Where are you???

Keep it coming, We love your comments
good call b 12 makes interesting reading to read bac through his posts.
if you go back to early march he did actually get it right in one post but has been rather innacurate since
KEEP EM COMING OM WE ALL NEED A GOOD LAUGH.

[blues12]

Solid finals appearance last year by the Kangas and looking a serious flag threat and for me equal flag favourites with Woodend but lets not get carried away lads. It's only May remember and we've seen it all before . . . . a bad run of injuries or a strong bout of illness sweeps thru and it can all go pear shaped pretty quick.

Looking the good early though :thumbsu:

Doona, definately not getting carried away, it is a long season. just like to see some people eating their words.
Woodend do have about 4 or 5 guns still to come in.

[Doona2]

Doona, definately not getting carried away, it is a long season. just like to see some people eating their words.
Woodend do have about 4 or 5 guns still to come in.

Dont stress pal must admit made for some interesting reading flicking back thru the pages this arvo :thumbsu:

[anniswan]

Thanks for that. My young bloke has played 10's, 12's & 13's interleague and wasn't named in 14's squad but then neither was anyone else from his club which is in the A's. Yet there are 3 players from a worse team than his and players from B division as well! Sour grapes. Probably. Anyway I am wondering if the club has let his team down by not nominating anyone for the squad?

At our club the coaches usually put forward players for the 13's and 14's from 15's onwards the league tend to keep players from the 14's then the Cannons tend to look at the players that are in these squads.

You have the right, I expect, to ask your club about the selection process.

[rightfoot_sloth]

Where are you lining up tomorrow X_Box_X ? In the magoos or in the game at 2:00pm ? The Rams are a realistic chance to win both 1's and 2's for the first time in quite a while. Not sure about the 18's but they will continue to improve :thumbsu: . I asked you (X_Box_X) about any rumours last Sunday about your potential new coach. Has any coaches been mentioned ? I thought Shane Geddes would be worth chatting to. As he knows the comp and has a pretty good record with the younger players.

Well done guys on your first win for the year in the 1's. Good to see Mick Taylor named BOG no doubt its the quickest that #24 ever moved for the Rams :p !

[Trueblueroo]

good to hear the Rams got a win on the board! Hopefully you guys can string couple more togther only 2 games outside the 5! Sounds funny!

Good game saturday at Boardman, with one of the quickest and evenly matched games of football i have been apart of! The skills and the pace were outstanding from both sides! One of the best wins i have been associated with to!

[mase06]

hey is there a kain scarano playing for macedon???????????????????

[Itsmyshow]

hey is there a kain scarano playing for macedon???????????????????

Yes there is

[matt_nicholls]

IMS what were the key stats from Saturday's game for both sides?

[Itsmyshow]

OM28 is a Diggers man so more than likely sucking his thumb in the corner wondering where the next win will come from! Start organising an early footy trip boys.

Long long way to go yet, and much too early to write off the Burra....

[Itsmyshow]

IMS what were the key stats from Saturday's game for both sides?

Kangaroos struggled to convert after going inside 50 missing some relatively easy shots at goal.
The midfield's were pretty even getting the ball.. Salpy looked dangerous early before being shut out of the game, ditto for Darko who was taking everything early before Leighroy shut him down.. Overall it was a fantastic game of footy, young Shippard is pure talent, the Hawks did a good job on Garth, think the Roos midfield just came out on top in the end which made the difference.

[Hawktawka]

What a great game of footy on Saturday @ Boardman. Quick tempo, good skills across the whole ground, and thrilling finish. Cant ask for more .....( except for maybe the 4 points)

Congrats to all involved.:thumbsu:

RDFL is definately alive and healthy. Cant wait til that day in Sept.



1st option always!

[Harry Wilson]

Great to see Rockbank get a win on the board!! Well done guys, watched you against Romsey the week before and thought even though Romsey were the better side, you guys showed plenty of guts. A great effort!!

Seems the Roos could be the real deal? Or will the bubble burst in the next few weeks? A good side, but can't quite rate them as serious contenders, sorry boys, albeit a long year ahead to prove me wrong!!

Kilmore, overatted, or underdone? Anyone?

Lancefield, a good win against Centrals in Melton, well done.

Riddle are still the side to beat.

[Trueblueroo]

Harry... Rightly so Riddell should be the team to beat! If everyone think's that we "Could" be the read deal then thanks for the encouragement, but however, no one in their right mind would doubt Riddell!

Like i said beware of the sleeping giant, we are in 3rd gear and happy to be like that until the end of year when its required!

Any one of the 7 suides on the ladder in descending order could make a finals apperance, and the moto goes , "You got to be in it, to win it"!

We'll wait till Riddell to make any sort of judgement on our season thus far, Woodend put a good case forward and i personally believe they are the best w ehave played thus far!

Matt Stace however is bigger to Woodend this year more than Mick Lacy in 2006! Lacy was lazy at times last year, however Matt covers just as much ground as the blokes he taps it down to! Like to see how he polls at the end of the year!

Wonder were Diggers would be on the ladder had they aquired the services of Bryden Morgan this year, would they be 1-5 still or would they be 5-1? Very interesting debate, this could be? Diggers seem to lack a dominant forward to take control of a game! However i don't doubt Payne will get them in motion soon!

[colbol35]

Great to see Rockbank get a win on the board!! Well done guys, watched you against Romsey the week before and thought even though Romsey were the better side, you guys showed plenty of guts. A great effort!!

Seems the Roos could be the real deal? Or will the bubble burst in the next few weeks? A good side, but can't quite rate them as serious contenders, sorry boys, albeit a long year ahead to prove me wrong!!

Kilmore, overatted, or underdone? Anyone?

Lancefield, a good win against Centrals in Melton, well done.

Riddle are still the side to beat.


is aaron james still playing in this comp???

[joeblow2]

Harry... Rightly so Riddell should be the team to beat! If everyone think's that we "Could" be the read deal then thanks for the encouragement, but however, no one in their right mind would doubt Riddell!

Like i said beware of the sleeping giant, we are in 3rd gear and happy to be like that until the end of year when its required!

Any one of the 7 suides on the ladder in descending order could make a finals apperance, and the moto goes , "You got to be in it, to win it"!

We'll wait till Riddell to make any sort of judgement on our season thus far, Woodend put a good case forward and i personally believe they are the best w ehave played thus far!

Matt Stace however is bigger to Woodend this year more than Mick Lacy in 2006! Lacy was lazy at times last year, however Matt covers just as much ground as the blokes he taps it down to! Like to see how he polls at the end of the year!

Wonder were Diggers would be on the ladder had they aquired the services of Bryden Morgan this year, would they be 1-5 still or would they be 5-1? Very interesting debate, this could be? Diggers seem to lack a dominant forward to take control of a game! However i don't doubt Payne will get them in motion soon!
On the theory of BM possibly being the difference for the Burra TBR, they must still be rated a massive show when Simsy gets right, Bev Green gets back and Payney finds form, just to name a few. Don't think for one minute that Diggers don't have the players to turn this season around very quickly. Morgan is a high quality player that would have assisted Diggers, but the guys who have taken them to last years GF deserve some credit too.

[Animosity]

is aaron james still playing in this comp???

Nope, not for the last 4 games of this season anyway

[Trueblueroo]

Joeblow, im not writing Diggers off, i just wonder how there season would be now with the services of BM!

[Blueboy16]

Diggers seem to lack a dominant forward to take control of a game! However i don't doubt Payne will get them in motion soon!

Chris Payne is playing 2's so will be a little hard from the early game.

[Blueboy16]

On the theory of BM possibly being the difference for the Burra TBR, they must still be rated a massive show when Simsy gets right, Bev Green gets back and Payney finds form, just to name a few. Don't think for one minute that Diggers don't have the players to turn this season around very quickly. Morgan is a high quality player that would have assisted Diggers, but the guys who have taken them to last years GF deserve some credit too.

You may be right JB2 but I think you will find that the competition is leaving Diggers behind in development. The top 5-6 sides in the comp recruited at least 1 gun for this season

Sunbury - S James, Bonnici, Miskin
Romsey - Connellan, Higgins (Both returned)
Woodend - Sipthorp, Salpietro
Riddell - M Allen (returned)
Kilmore - Kemp (returned)
Centrals - Bullen

Diggers biggest recruit for 07 is Craig Thompson who was playing Sunbury 2's last year. Yes a good footballer but not in the same breath as the above. Remember come finals time no Jose, Walshe, Hoare NO Diggers.

[Mongrel]

riddell are still the team 2 beat.just travelling along nicely

[Trueblueroo]

Thats my thoughts to Deano!

[Harry Wilson]

Riddle with Bomber, Belville, Allen and Wadden, too strong for most teams to contend with.

Don't forget Romsey has Luke Edwards back also, previously a Bowen Medallist, once he gets himself right he has the ability to change a game off of his own boot, much like Brydan Morgan and Wadden from Riddle.

After playing against Diggers, I totally agree with the theory TBR put forward, the day we played them they had no options up forward, BM can play through the mid-field with dominance and then rest forward and take strong pack marks and kick the much needed goals. Had Digger's secured him, they would probably be sitting eith 5-1 or 4-2 ther abouts. Some times one player can make that much of a difference. Digger's have a had a 3 games decided by less than 3 goals, give them a forward option and things could be very different for them this year!!

[Itsmyshow]

Not much being said about the lack of a dominant Full Forward in the competition this year... When we look back at previous years with guys like Lee James, Arnel Davis and Aaron James last year (And to an extent Payne), and in previous years Lee James, Dan Commerford, Al Meldrum, etc etc.. This year the leading players are Mick Allen, Brydon Morgan, Dan Salpietro and forward pocket/midfield type players, I think its an interesting flip on previous years...

[Trueblueroo]

I think what is happening in the AFL, is reflecting heavily the style of game local footy is being played at! Football has become more your running, midfield, hard ball winners! Very much evident with the style of games West Coast and Sydney play with no big major forward! Barry Hall kicks 2-4 goals but he's no Fev or John brwon who kick bags of 6-7!

Lee James was a big part of Riddells game plan, and they have learnt to play without him this year, putting more focus of Bladey and Belville!

[matt_nicholls]

Riddle with Bomber, Belville, Allen and Wadden, too strong for most teams to contend with.

Don't forget Romsey has Luke Edwards back also, previously a Bowen Medallist, once he gets himself right he has the ability to change a game off of his own boot, much like Brydan Morgan and Wadden from Riddle.

After playing against Diggers, I totally agree with the theory TBR put forward, the day we played them they had no options up forward, BM can play through the mid-field with dominance and then rest forward and take strong pack marks and kick the much needed goals. Had Digger's secured him, they would probably be sitting eith 5-1 or 4-2 ther abouts. Some times one player can make that much of a difference. Digger's have a had a 3 games decided by less than 3 goals, give them a forward option and things could be very different for them this year!!

Morgan would be a big asset for the Burra as he can play on-ball also.

At this stage of the season I'm going to give each side a percentage rating, based on their performances for the year.

NB: The percentage and grades are on my scale, not the Victorian Education Departments. :D

Sunbury Kangaroos - 95% (A+) Not much to complain about here, look the goods with their recruits dominating. A tip for opposition sides: TAG BONNICI!

Woodend-Hesket - 90% (A) No major problems, just need to get their best side on the park.

Riddell - 90% (A) Threatening, haven't had to string together games against quality opposition though.

Romsey - 85% (B+) Look to be contenders on their day, might be a little top heavy up forward with Morgan, Dawson and Burlak. Need a quality crumber to stand up.

Kilmore - 75% (B) May be a little bit young to take on the bigger sides at this stage, will definitely be a strong club in the future if they keep most of their list together. Will finish fifth.

Lancefield - 40% (D+) Showed some good signs against Riddell and dominated in Round 1 against Rockbank but will need to do more if they want to finish in the top-five. Losing to Macedon will prove costly. The best of the bottom four.

Diggers Rest - 50% (C-) Had high hopes and looked good in the practice matches, particularly against Heathcote. Need to have everyone up and running together and get back some confidence. Not enough blokes standing up at the moment.

Melton Central - 35% (D) Looked to show something early, with some reslliance against the better sides but have dropped off dramatically. Wheelahan and Plummer have been flying the flag but not having Under 18s appears to hurt.

Macedon - 30% (E+) Defeating Lancefield was a great effort and the coach did the right thing by playing talented Under 18s. Couldn't back it up against a much more determined Rockbank.

Rockbank - 30% (E+) Struggled early but look to have found some much needed fight in both reserves and seniors. The club appears to have become more united and stronger since their coach departed.

[footyhead18]

Thats my thoughts to Deano!

Woodend the team to beat. Looked the better side for 90% of day on sat and still have Sipthorpre, Ninga, Disco and Cunik to come back in. 4 of their best 6 players i would suggest. Riddell are only half the side without James, Diggers are gone. That leaves Woodend & Sunbury.
Sunbury looked ok but their ball use, particularly going into forward half was average at best. Only M Mcinerney and Bonnici real quality users of ball. There are also doubts over their ability to step up in finals and big games. I saw them wilt under intense pressure last year, particularly at Woodend near end of season. I hope they go well because they have battled for so long. Is there any chance of James playing end of season? Can he qualify for finals?

[Harry Wilson]

As far as I'm aware James can't play finals, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Would he even get a game they way the Roos are travelling at the moment? Is he the right bloke (on a club level) to help them into the finals? Great player to watch and will definately help win games, but a what cost?

I agree with Footyhead18, Sunbury's ball use is a little average as a whole, with the exception of Bonnici and M McInerny, these guys hold the rest of the side together. Just pray they don't get injured.

[Hawker28]

I don't know about that!!! In a game that was full of pressure i would say that perhaps skill level from both sides was about the same, anyway! The Kangaroos had way more scoring shots to us, and had 7 more in the last quarter! Yes we have guns to come back in, but you have to take 4 blokes out of a side thats flying at the minute! Missed Ning on the weekend, however we failed to play 4 quarters of football, similar to last years final!

The Roos are versatile all over the ground this year and that's a good sign for them! We'll bounce back his week against Kilmore, and improve on what we need!

[matt_nicholls]

As far as I'm aware James can't play finals, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Would he even get a game they way the Roos are travelling at the moment? Is he the right bloke (on a club level) to help them into the finals? Great player to watch and will definately help win games, but a what cost?

I agree with Footyhead18, Sunbury's ball use is a little average as a whole, with the exception of Bonnici and M McInerny, these guys hold the rest of the side together. Just pray they don't get injured.

When will people learn that AJ is no longer in the RDFL and can't play finals anywhere in an Australian winter league this year?

I wouldn't write off Sunbury Kangaroos, they are a better side this year than last, and that's without the big fella!

I was told that the Hawks paid no attention to Bonnici on Saturday. If that is they case I am astonished. One thing that the Roos do better than every other club in this comp is analyse their own players and the opposition.

Even if it gives them a one per cent advantage over their opponents, that one per cent is worth it. You might have two sides evenly locked at three-quarter time with no wind advantage, every little bit of knowledge helps.

As for poor users of the ball going forward, I don't think any club has been able to deliver the ball well going inside 50 this season against Woodend-Hesket, they are great at pressuring the ball barrier. I saw the Roos against Kilmore and Romsey and they were slick. Sometimes too slick for unaware forwards!

[Trueblueroo]

We don't need him! And i don't want him! We are better off without!

[Itsmyshow]

When will people learn that AJ is no longer in the RDFL and can't play finals anywhere in an Australian winter league this year?

I wouldn't write off Sunbury Kangaroos, they are a better side this year than last, and that's without the big fella!

I was told that the Hawks paid no attention to Bonnici on Saturday. If that is they case I am astonished. One thing that the Roos do better than every other club in this comp is analyse their own players and the opposition.

Even if it gives them a one per cent advantage over their opponents, that one per cent is worth it. You might have two sides evenly locked at three-quarter time with no wind advantage, every little bit of knowledge helps.

As for poor users of the ball going forward, I don't think any club has been able to deliver the ball well going inside 50 this season against Woodend-Hesket, they are great at pressuring the ball barrier. I saw the Roos against Kilmore and Romsey and they were slick. Sometimes too slick for unaware forwards!

Nah, no analysing here... :D

[matt_nicholls]

Nah, no analysing here... :D

You wish! Sorry, but had to reveal something to the opposition. You would think they would have picked it up themselves though.

A certain coach asked me a few weeks ago not to write anything about one of his players for fear of the opposition finding out his hidden talents. Well if Woodend-Hesket didn't know to tag Bonnici then I doubt that coach had much to worry about as other sides don't seem to take notice.

I know you keep stats IMS and won't want to reveal any here, but surely Daniel has been averaging about 35 possies each week!

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Harry... Rightly so Riddell should be the team to beat! If everyone think's that we "Could" be the read deal then thanks for the encouragement, but however, no one in their right mind would doubt Riddell!

Like i said beware of the sleeping giant, we are in 3rd gear and happy to be like that until the end of year when its required!

Any one of the 7 suides on the ladder in descending order could make a finals apperance, and the moto goes , "You got to be in it, to win it"!

We'll wait till Riddell to make any sort of judgement on our season thus far, Woodend put a good case forward and i personally believe they are the best w ehave played thus far!

Matt Stace however is bigger to Woodend this year more than Mick Lacy in 2006! Lacy was lazy at times last year, however Matt covers just as much ground as the blokes he taps it down to! Like to see how he polls at the end of the year!

Wonder were Diggers would be on the ladder had they aquired the services of Bryden Morgan this year, would they be 1-5 still or would they be 5-1? Very interesting debate, this could be? Diggers seem to lack a dominant forward to take control of a game! However i don't doubt Payne will get them in motion soon!

To late to play the under dog card, you blokes are the best; Get used to it !

[Halffullonfence]

[quote=matt_nicholls;7672693]
Macedon - 30% (E+) Defeating Lancefield was a great effort and the coach did the right thing by playing talented Under 18s. Couldn't back it up against a much more determined Rockbank.

Find me a game this year when the Cats have not played their kids 95% of team under 22. Who the hell are you anyway to give ratings on clubs you know nothing about. Stick to Lancefield and Kilmore & the Heathcote league.

Seriously sick of your drivel.

Prefer IMS rundowns anyway no where near as biased.
HFF not happy:( :( :( !!!!!

[matt_nicholls]

[quote=matt_nicholls;7672693]
Macedon - 30% (E+) Defeating Lancefield was a great effort and the coach did the right thing by playing talented Under 18s. Couldn't back it up against a much more determined Rockbank.

Find me a game this year when the Cats have not played their kids 95% of team under 22. Who the hell are you anyway to give ratings on clubs you know nothing about. Stick to Lancefield and Kilmore & the Heathcote league.

Seriously sick of your drivel.

Prefer IMS rundowns anyway no where near as biased.
HFF not happy:( :( :( !!!!!

Whoah, I didn't say anything about the kids not backing it up, nor the coach against Rockbank. Just saying they didn't back up with a win. Nothing against Macedon. They have been playing a really good style of footy, just not winning many games. They will continually improve Beats, as you know.

[BrownDog2]

and just for the record, Pickles l read with disgust your criticisms of the two umpires who did the Kilmore Kangaroos match.
Whoever they were they were 2 guys out there doing their best and having a crack, anyone can sit in the cheap seats and criticise. I wouldn't mind betting that those umpires made a lot less mistakes than the two teams that day.
It is so weak of jurno's potting easy targets, l wonder if you see Mongrel, for arguments sake, put in an average one would you be so quick to name and shame?
I doubt it.

[matt_nicholls]

and just for the record, Pickles l read with disgust your criticisms of the two umpires who did the Kilmore Kangaroos match.
Whoever they were they were 2 guys out there doing their best and having a crack, anyone can sit in the cheap seats and criticise. I wouldn't mind betting that those umpires made a lot less mistakes than the two teams that day.
It is so weak of jurno's potting easy targets, l wonder if you see Mongrel, for arguments sake, put in an average one would you be so quick to name and shame?
I doubt it.

Haha. Must be pick on Pickles day. Fair enough, I'll cop it. But I wasn't picking on the umpires. I was picking on the selectors. Anyone who knows me well knows that I have a lot of respect for the men and women in orange.

[Itsmyshow]

[quote=matt_nicholls;7672693]
Macedon - 30% (E+) Defeating Lancefield was a great effort and the coach did the right thing by playing talented Under 18s. Couldn't back it up against a much more determined Rockbank.

Find me a game this year when the Cats have not played their kids 95% of team under 22. Who the hell are you anyway to give ratings on clubs you know nothing about. Stick to Lancefield and Kilmore & the Heathcote league.

Seriously sick of your drivel.

Prefer IMS rundowns anyway no where near as biased.
HFF not happy:( :( :( !!!!!

Harsh but fair... Lol...

I think the point HFF is trying to make is that the kids have played every game for the seniors this season, Nipper Wright, Al Collins even Formosa have backed up each week in the one's and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and the rest of the year. Add to that the youngsters a year or 2 out of 18's and the Cats have a good future to build on.

I think the concept was ok Matt, just maybe do your ratings on where the clubs are with the cattle they have rather than the position overall, might be a better way to rate it...

[Itsmyshow]

To late to play the under dog card, you blokes are the best; Get used to it !


Omni, seeing as though you are the knower of all and the outstanding example of word manipulation, could you give me the complete and proper explination of the word "Drivel".. Just for the benefit of the plebs out there, like myself... :D

[Harry Wilson]

Call 'em as you see 'em Pickles. I think it's great that someone with the ability to publish opinions is doing so. Without his "Ponderings" and so on and so forth the league would have a lot less coverage. I don't always agree with what you say Pickles, but keep saying what you need to, debate is the spice of the RDFL Life!!! Good work!!:thumbsu:

PS. Someone owes me a Pot and a Parma!!

[Itsmyshow]

You wish! Sorry, but had to reveal something to the opposition. You would think they would have picked it up themselves though.

A certain coach asked me a few weeks ago not to write anything about one of his players for fear of the opposition finding out his hidden talents. Well if Woodend-Hesket didn't know to tag Bonnici then I doubt that coach had much to worry about as other sides don't seem to take notice.

I know you keep stats IMS and won't want to reveal any here, but surely Daniel has been averaging about 35 possies each week!

Uh... No comment... :D

[matt_nicholls]

[quote=Halffullonfence;7674252]

Harsh but fair... Lol...

I think the point HFF is trying to make is that the kids have played every game for the seniors this season, Nipper Wright, Al Collins even Formosa have backed up each week in the one's and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and the rest of the year. Add to that the youngsters a year or 2 out of 18's and the Cats have a good future to build on.

I think the concept was ok Matt, just maybe do your ratings on where the clubs are with the cattle they have rather than the position overall, might be a better way to rate it...

Point taken, I know that Macedon has a strong youth policy. Everyone knows that. I did those ratings because all 10 clubs in this comp have been up and running against one another for at least five years and have had every opportunity to build. Some clubs like Macedon, Lancefield, Rockbank etc. will struggle because of geographics and population, as well as sponsors to pay players like the other clubs in the area. I don't think I've ever personally criticised clubs in the paper or on this forum for that matter. Nor should I have to! :D

[Itsmyshow]

Call 'em as you see 'em Pickles. I think it's great that someone with the ability to publish opinions is doing so. Without his "Ponderings" and so on and so forth the league would have a lot less coverage. I don't always agree with what you say Pickles, but keep saying what you need to, debate is the spice of the RDFL Life!!! Good work!!:thumbsu:

PS. Someone owes me a Pot and a Parma!!

Ill cop it for this...

I actually agree with you Harry... Usually the debate comes from what pickles writes.. And it livens things up around here... So im all for it... :thumbsu:

[matt_nicholls]

What's your point....

That coach actually wasn't you.

[Trueblueroo]

Pickles, you will always get bagged for having a crack at writing things up, its part of the job! Wouldn't worry to much, everything in life is based upon opinions!

Anyway as far as stats and research goes, if someone wants to be successful, then by all means they will do what they have to do!

Even if that means studying games, filming them, taking stats and doing research ;) to give that team an advatage then so be it! Whether we do it or not, nothing stops other clubs from doing this, its there choice not to! There loss at the end of the day!

[Itsmyshow]

That coach actually wasn't you.

Who is it then??

[Itsmyshow]

Pickles, you will always get bagged for having a crack at writing things up, its part of the job! Wouldn't worry to much, everything in life is based upon opinions!

Anyway as far as stats and research goes, if someone wants to be successful, then by all means they will do what they have to do!

Even if that means studying games, filming them, taking stats and doing research ;) to give that team an advatage then so be it! Whether we do it or not, nothing stops other clubs from doing this, its there choice not to! There loss at the end of the day!

We dont do that.... :eek:

[footy mad 2]

We don't need him! And i don't want him! We are better off without!
every one entitled to an opinion tb. maybe he did cause a litle bit of a poroblem but did you actualy take notice of the litle fact he nearly won the leagues goalkicking in 6 games against the quality of forwards you named earlier

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Omni, seeing as though you are the knower of all and the outstanding example of word manipulation, could you give me the complete and proper explination of the word "Drivel".. Just for the benefit of the plebs out there, like myself... :D
Well IMS, It does test my extensive lexicon but I think what HFF is saying here is that young Matty Nicholls is talking Nonsense !

[Itsmyshow]

Well IMS, It does test my extensive lexicon but I think what HFF is saying here is that young Matty Nickolls is talking Nonsense !

Aha... Excellent, thanks to you for clearing this temporary confusion that I was having issues with....

Appreciate it :thumbsu: :thumbsu:

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Aha... Excellent, thanks to you for clearing this temporary confusion that I was having issues with....

Appreciate it :thumbsu: :thumbsu:

C'mon pal you dont get off the hook that lightly, time to be a little arrogant mate, tell us all out here in Forumland how good the Kangas are & where you blokes are gunna put your impending silverware ?

& dont give us any of that "just taking 1 week at a time" crap !

[Halffullonfence]

[quote=Itsmyshow;7674787]

Point taken, I know that Macedon has a strong youth policy. Everyone knows that. I did those ratings because all 10 clubs in this comp have been up and running against one another for at least five years and have had every opportunity to build. Some clubs like Macedon, Lancefield, Rockbank etc. will struggle because of geographics and population, as well as sponsors to pay players like the other clubs in the area. I don't think I've ever personally criticised clubs in the paper or on this forum for that matter. Nor should I have to! :D

While glad to have you lift the profile of the RDFL. Please don't do it at expense of some clubs, local people moving in to the area (disco duck) wan't unbiased appraisal of clubs from journos. You are on here as yourself and that bring's along your profession with it.

You implied a while ago Macedon used diffrent players and tactics "Using young Under 18 guns Alistair Collins and James Wright in the senior side paid dividends" to beat L/field, these guys play week in and week out. The truth is Macedon were better on the day.

If like the rest of us who are here to stir up debate and have (hopefuly) some fun with it join in but not as a journalist please distinguish between the two.

Keep up good work in the locals.

[Halffullonfence]

C'mon pal you dont get off the hook that lightly, time to be a little arrogant mate, tell us all out here in Forumland how good the Kangas are & where you blokes are gunna put your impending silverware ?

& dont give us any of that "just taking 1 week at a time" crap !

Must be a wet day!!!!!

[Hawktawka]

Talking about Woodend and all the players they have ive heard that Lacy and Barker are coming back, that would be a potent forward line.


Lace wont be going anywhere, performing very well from all reports in his new capacity. Wish i could say the same for the latter. Stay tuned

[Dasher_23]

, Diggers are gone. ? Diggers are not at full strength but were still within a couple of minutes and maybe a dodgy free kick of beating Woodend at home so im not sure why you would think they are gone. Same goes for Riddell. Diggers have played all the top 5 sides and Riddell were by far the best team so far atleast they were on that day.

[OldMelburnian28]

Listen very carefully forum...this is the om man admitting he was wrong on the weekend. Obviously sunbury have exceeded my expectations and many woodend players too im sure. Judging by the scoreline i.e. 34 scoring shots to 21 its safe to say the kangas outplayed a disappointing woodend and would surely be flag favourites in the eyes of many followers, not mine however. will back sunbury to make finals but struggle once the pressure intensifies. the finals will be made up of positions 1-4 currently in no particular order, with the burra to fill the 5th spot and give the finals series a real shake!!!

[Umpire22]

and just for the record, Pickles l read with disgust your criticisms of the two umpires who did the Kilmore Kangaroos match.
Whoever they were they were 2 guys out there doing their best and having a crack, anyone can sit in the cheap seats and criticise. I wouldn't mind betting that those umpires made a lot less mistakes than the two teams that day.
It is so weak of jurno's potting easy targets, l wonder if you see Mongrel, for arguments sake, put in an average one would you be so quick to name and shame?
I doubt it.

thankyou browndog i appreciate your comments!!!

[goblues09]

Listen very carefully forum...this is the om man admitting he was wrong on the weekend. Obviously sunbury have exceeded my expectations and many woodend players too im sure. Judging by the scoreline i.e. 34 scoring shots to 21 its safe to say the kangas outplayed a disappointing woodend and would surely be flag favourites in the eyes of many followers, not mine however. will back sunbury to make finals but struggle once the pressure intensifies. the finals will be made up of positions 1-4 currently in no particular order, with the burra to fill the 5th spot and give the finals series a real shake!!!


i think the burra are going to need to cause an upset or two in the final 9 matches to get ahead of kilmore. should the blues get done this week, they will still sit a game clear of diggers with macedon and the rams to complete the first half of the season - and will be confident of turning for home on the back at least 2 successive victories

[footy mad 2]

Listen very carefully forum...this is the om man admitting he was wrong on the weekend. Obviously sunbury have exceeded my expectations and many woodend players too im sure. Judging by the scoreline i.e. 34 scoring shots to 21 its safe to say the kangas outplayed a disappointing woodend and would surely be flag favourites in the eyes of many followers, not mine however. will back sunbury to make finals but struggle once the pressure intensifies. the finals will be made up of positions 1-4 currently in no particular order, with the burra to fill the 5th spot and give the finals series a real shake!!!
very interested om if you actually frequent rdfl games (except for the odd diggers match) because alot of what you say seems to be bassed on common opinion ladder position, or "your sources". anyone who was at the game knows kangas did not out play woodend by any account, neither side were playing near there peak. however saying that i think you are spot on about finals. woodend v riddell very likely however lets just hope the kangas can keep form all year and succeed in giving the finals a real shake.

[Trueblueroo]

Footy Mad, i'm not meaning to sound this biased but i would like to know how you seem to think that we didn't outplay you!

3 points simple points ill make;

Lead for 80% of the day in what was the worst 3 1/2 quarters of football we have played all year!

13 more scoring shots than woodend! (other day you stated "WE" broke down across half forward) Ok!

Down by 22 points with 8 minutes of football to play and get up and win by 2 goals (Pressure to win in bigs games when up, just still duanting for the Hawks after last years loss)

We are plodding along and when time comes to step up like we did in the last quarter, we will! However you have beaten Riddell @ Home and Diggers @ Home, but yet to put a win on the board against a quality opposition away!

Not saying this is unachievable, i just can't understand how you think, that a side '6' games undefeated 2 wins 'away' against top 5 sides and 2 'home' wins against 1 top 5 side and one win against a out of form top side, is not as good as a side who has yet to produce a 'decent' win!

Thats just my opinion, i rate all top 5 sides @ the minute and Diggers, i also personnaly believe that Lancefield could possibly cause an upset throughout the year and be a late charge!

[billylid]

We don't need him! And i don't want him! We are better off without!

Somewhat of a shock that a Teammate or someone closely aligned to the club would say this. Not knowing him personally but just going by his record on the footy field its a huge statement to say that you dont need him. Never heard of a team not needing a quality full forward that averaged 10 goals a game for them last year . I also wondered why the likes of IMS and Mongrel who are also very good clubman didnt have an opinion on this or is it just an oversite

[Itsmyshow]

C'mon pal you dont get off the hook that lightly, time to be a little arrogant mate, tell us all out here in Forumland how good the Kangas are & where you blokes are gunna put your impending silverware ?

& dont give us any of that "just taking 1 week at a time" crap !

C'mon OMNI... You should know by now that I wont play the arrogant card, I have way too much on my hands attempting to play the "Power" card.

We are just taking it "One quarter at a time" down at Boardman Reserve, very happy where we are at right now and looking forward to consolodating our position in the coming weeks...

How's that for ya :D :thumbsu:

[Trueblueroo]

Somewhat of a shock that a Teammate or someone closely aligned to the club would say this. Not knowing him personally but just going by his record on the footy field its a huge statement to say that you dont need him. Never heard of a team not needing a quality full forward that averaged 10 goals a game for them last year . I also wondered why the likes of IMS and Mongrel who are also very good clubman didnt have an opinion on this or is it just an oversite

Thats the thing 'Billy' its an opinion! One in which im entitiled to! However in saying that, the club is bigger than one person! You can't deny the fact that he was a star last year! But in the end i would say that he was more toruble than worth at times! Great bloke, don't get me wrong, but we want to one thing this year, and yes 'Aaron' could help with this, but we can't be dependent on him, when we can't guarantee it's not going to happen again!

The fact there is more to this than meet's the eye but, the fact that he contacted another RDFL club this year for a transfer has me thinking that, i wouldn't want to have him our side at the minute, simply because we have worked so hard to get back on track and rebuild this year, and we are not about to give one bloke who can play 3 games a chance when we travelling fine at the moment! We have spent hours and months training to get where we are, not about to blow it for the sake of one bloke! I wish him the best of luck, he a top bloke, but we have one thing in mind this year and thats 'premiership' glory! If he does go to the club he contacted, then best wishes to them and to Aaron, for the future!

[matt_nicholls]

[quote=matt_nicholls;7674866]

While glad to have you lift the profile of the RDFL. Please don't do it at expense of some clubs, local people moving in to the area (disco duck) wan't unbiased appraisal of clubs from journos. You are on here as yourself and that bring's along your profession with it.

You implied a while ago Macedon used diffrent players and tactics "Using young Under 18 guns Alistair Collins and James Wright in the senior side paid dividends" to beat L/field, these guys play week in and week out. The truth is Macedon were better on the day.

If like the rest of us who are here to stir up debate and have (hopefuly) some fun with it join in but not as a journalist please distinguish between the two.

Keep up good work in the locals.

HFF, the point I was trying to make is that Macedon didn't play them hard in Under 18s that morning. Clearly a smart move that paid dividends. It was differently worded but it must have been changed by editor or sub-editor before it went in the paper.

Sometimes it can be a pain in the arse being a journo, some people wont tell you anything because you're one, some people will tell you EVERYTHING because of the same reason. I would like to think that as a player in this competition, and as a supporter of the RDFL, and as a journo I can remain clear minded when I speak on this forum, in the public and in the paper.

It's not easy and I reckon I've copped more flack off Lancefield than any other club for the stuff I write. It's a no-win situation. You praise them and you're biased according to everyone else, and if you criticise it's because you don't want to be seen as biased according to them.

But don't worry, I take all comments on board. I know I make mistakes sometimes. If I hear people having a crack it means that they are reading! :D

[Itsmyshow]

Somewhat of a shock that a Teammate or someone closely aligned to the club would say this. Not knowing him personally but just going by his record on the footy field its a huge statement to say that you dont need him. Never heard of a team not needing a quality full forward that averaged 10 goals a game for them last year . I also wondered why the likes of IMS and Mongrel who are also very good clubman didnt have an opinion on this or is it just an oversite

It was a poor statement to make.

[Itsmyshow]

Dont forget tonight people... :thumbsu:

This weeks games between the RDFL & WRFL U14 & 18 sides will be played at Soldiers Reserve, Werribee (Melway ref 206 A9). We look forward to all RDFL supporters attending and providing support to our young up and coming sides.

[billylid]

Thats the thing 'Billy' its an opinion! One in which im entitiled to! However in saying that, the club is bigger than one person! You can't deny the fact that he was a star last year! But in the end i would say that he was more toruble than worth at times! Great bloke, don't get me wrong, but we want to one thing this year, and yes 'Aaron' could help with this, but we can't be dependent on him, when we can't guarantee it's not going to happen again!

The fact there is more to this than meet's the eye but, the fact that he contacted another RDFL club this year for a transfer has me thinking that, i wouldn't want to have him our side at the minute, simply because we have worked so hard to get back on track and rebuild this year, and we are not about to give one bloke who can play 3 games a chance when we travelling fine at the moment! We have spent hours and months training to get where we are, not about to blow it for the sake of one bloke! I wish him the best of luck, he a top bloke, but we have one thing in mind this year and thats 'premiership' glory! If he does go to the club he contacted, then best wishes to them and to Aaron, for the future!

fair enough i guess, i was just shocked to read that original comment.

[B.O.G]

Dont forget tonight people... :thumbsu:

This weeks games between the RDFL & WRFL U14 & 18 sides will be played at Soldiers Reserve, Werribee (Melway ref 206 A9). We look forward to all RDFL supporters attending and providing support to our young up and coming sides.

hey there ims, what are the starting times for the 18's game?
any one we should all look out for? someone look likely to set the old smelly town of werribee alight??

[B.O.G]

Dont forget tonight people... :thumbsu:

This weeks games between the RDFL & WRFL U14 & 18 sides will be played at Soldiers Reserve, Werribee (Melway ref 206 A9). We look forward to all RDFL supporters attending and providing support to our young up and coming sides.

hopefully not 2much a alight the joint mite blow up due t o the fumes !!!!

[Itsmyshow]

hey there ims, what are the starting times for the 18's game?
any one we should all look out for? someone look likely to set the old smelly town of werribee alight??
The game starts at 8.00pm..

Players to watch will be Nipper and Al Collins from Macedon, Ben Sullivan, Danny Harrison and Phil Romeril from Romsey and of course Pauly Newton from the Kangaroos.(These are the guys that have stood out to me at the moment in the comp), unfortunately the one player I would have suggested that everyone kept an eye on in young Joel Plowman from Macedon isn't playing...

[Cobber21]

hopefully not 2much a alight the joint mite blow up due t o the fumes !!!!

Leave the jokes for the funny people...:thumbsd:

[B.O.G]

Leave the jokes for the funny people...:thumbsd:

gee cobber21 apoligises for the remark didnt realises you were the humour police on this thread.

[Itsmyshow]

gee cobber21 apoligises for the remark didnt realises you were the humour police on this thread.

Lol... Yeah, that's clearly my job!!!!!!!!!!

[Harry Wilson]

Does anyone rate the Redbacks?

I've watched a few times and have found them to be exceptional at running the ball when they're on song and frustratingly the look bad when they overuse the bloody thing.

They lost to the Kangas at Romsey by 9 points and kicked horribly for goal, I understand as they say " bad kicking is bad football". They had a convincing 42 point win over Kilmore at JJ Clancy and Kilmore even had 2 more scoring shots. The also won by around the same margin against Diggers at Diggers.

I think perhaps some are under estimating them. Any thoughts?

[matt_nicholls]

Does anyone rate the Redbacks?

I've watched a few times and have found them to be exceptional at running the ball when they're on song and frustratingly the look bad when they overuse the bloody thing.

They lost to the Kangas at Romsey by 9 points and kicked horribly for goal, I understand as they say " bad kicking is bad football". They had a convincing 42 point win over Kilmore at JJ Clancy and Kilmore even had 2 more scoring shots. The also won by around the same margin against Diggers at Diggers.

I think perhaps some are under estimating them. Any thoughts?

I don't think anyone under-estimates them, as everyone knows they can beat anyone on their day. They have strong on-ball brigade with Connellan (ruck), Luke Edwards, BJ Nettleback and Matt McLellan.

Throw big blokes such as Morgan and Timmy Cox in there from time to time and its potent.

Up forward, they have some quality big men in Burlak, Morgan and Dawson, but probably lack a Salpietro or Dowling at their feet to snag some crumbing goals.

The backline looks reasonably settled with Keenan, Cox and Brady across half back, and the full back line is tough to score goals agianst with Wazza Kairns, McCarthy and Baker holding down the ship.

Out wide, Hollywood Wilson and Danny Harrison look to have the wings to themselves and have pace and skill, just lack a little bit of defensive skills at the moment in my opinion.

Romsey will pose a genuine threat come finals time, but I think Sunbury, Riddell and Woodend-Hesket are slightly ahead at the moment. On a big ground in finals though, the Redbacks will be very hard to beat.

[discoduck]

I don't think anyone under-estimates them, as everyone knows they can beat anyone on their day. They have strong on-ball brigade with Connellan (ruck), Luke Edwards, BJ Nettleback and Matt McLellan.

Throw big blokes such as Morgan and Timmy Cox in there from time to time and its potent.

Up forward, they have some quality big men in Burlak, Morgan and Dawson, but probably lack a Salpietro or Dowling at their feet to snag some crumbing goals.

The backline looks reasonably settled with Keenan, Cox and Brady across half back, and the full back line is tough to score goals agianst with Wazza Kairns, McCarthy and Baker holding down the ship.

Out wide, Hollywood Wilson and Danny Harrison look to have the wings to themselves and have pace and skill, just lack a little bit of defensive skills at the moment in my opinion.

Romsey will pose a genuine threat come finals time, but I think Sunbury, Riddell and Woodend-Hesket are slightly ahead at the moment. On a big ground in finals though, the Redbacks will be very hard to beat.

that's not a bad effort, matty. i reckon you've named 15 of their strongest 21. :D surely if they've lost a few games, they've got some holes. or are the 6 you didn't name to blame. i wouldn't want to be one of the 6 you didn't name.

[Harry Wilson]

Not sure if you're upto date with the RDFL discoduck, they've only lost the 1 game to the Kangas.

You did almost name the whole side though Pickles. :rolleyes:

[matt_nicholls]

that's not a bad effort, matty. i reckon you've named 15 of their strongest 21. :D surely if they've lost a few games, they've got some holes. or are the 6 you didn't name to blame. i wouldn't want to be one of the 6 you didn't name.

Its actually a four-man interchange in this comp DD. :)

Players who have played seniors this year that I didn't mention were: James Moore, Braden Stokes, Robert Keenan, Dan Hartley, AJ Higgins, Ben John, Paul Evans, Brad Cuthbert, Phil Romeril and Ben Sullivan (the last two are Under 18s).

There are probably a couple of others that I forgot too. Apologies :thumbsu:

[Ballsy]

IMS and TB full forward from Darwin arriving ?? another handy acqusition maybe. I must admit you have picked up some handy players this year. I think the pick is your ruck and rover combination. Bonnici being the pick. Mongrel just starting to get a bit of it age shall not weary. Do you have many youngsters from your juniors playing seniors ? Kangas top spot 2 games clear at the end of the season followed by Woodend,Riddell,Romsey and if Diggers can beat Kilmore (game to decidethe final 5) over there they will get 5th spot percentage might hurt them.

[Itsmyshow]

IMS and TB full forward from Darwin arriving ?? another handy acqusition maybe. I must admit you have picked up some handy players this year. I think the pick is your ruck and rover combination. Bonnici being the pick. Mongrel just starting to get a bit of it age shall not weary. Do you have many youngsters from your juniors playing seniors ? Kangas top spot 2 games clear at the end of the season followed by Woodend,Riddell,Romsey and if Diggers can beat Kilmore (game to decidethe final 5) over there they will get 5th spot percentage might hurt them.

Luke Smith, Matt Welsh, Garth Ploog, Jackson Baddeley, Steve James, Steve Boyd, Nathan Hole, Ash Powell, Joeb Ploog, Leigh Sporle and Daniel Ellery all played junior football with the club.
Damien Niki has been at the club approx 7 years now, Leigh and Mark McInerney came over because of family connection with Dummy as did Danny Miskin. Robbie Ellis came across after moving to Sunbury, James House came over from Uni connections, Helmers from his close friendship with Leigh McInerney and Bonnici from his friendship with Joeb. Jordan Handicott came from friendship with Leighroy, so all players pretty much came to the club through connections or original junior players which is a really good sign for the club.

Dont know much about a FF from Darwin though.. What have you heard there?

[discoduck]

Not sure if you're upto date with the RDFL discoduck, they've only lost the 1 game to the Kangas.

You did almost name the whole side though Pickles. :rolleyes:

oh, ok. why did you ask the question then harry? surely if they've only lost the one game, they'd have to be fairly highly rated.

my major question is - is matt nicholls as bad on the footy field as you all make him out to be, or as good on the footy field as he makes himself out to be? :D

[Ballsy]

Luke Smith, Matt Welsh, Garth Ploog, Jackson Baddeley, Steve James, Steve Boyd, Nathan Hole, Ash Powell, Joeb Ploog, Leigh Sporle and Daniel Ellery all played junior football with the club.
Damien Niki has been at the club approx 7 years now, Leigh and Mark McInerney came over because of family connection with Dummy as did Danny Miskin. Robbie Ellis came across after moving to Sunbury, James House came over from Uni connections, Helmers from his close friendship with Leigh McInerney and Bonnici from his friendship with Joeb. Jordan Handicott came from friendship with Leighroy, so all players pretty much came to the club through connections or original junior players which is a really good sign for the club.

Dont know much about a FF from Darwin though.. What have you heard there?
Good lot of locals that would make it a fairly young average age list then. Should be up there for a few years

[Harry Wilson]

One would assume they'd be highly rated however talk around the league is that with a few departures they wouldn't be in contention. Having said that is answer to your question as to why I asked my question, everyone seems to be talking up the Kangas, and rightly so, Woodend Heskett and Kilmore, not to many mentions of Riddle or Romsey.

[joeblow2]

One would assume they'd be highly rated however talk around the league is that with a few departures they wouldn't be in contention. Having said that is answer to your question as to why I asked my question, everyone seems to be talking up the Kangas, and rightly so, Woodend Heskett and Kilmore, not to many mentions of Riddle or Romsey.
Don't think too many will be rating Kilmore above Romsey, esp after last week. Kilmore were touted as big improvers, but in the last couple of weeks have shown they are still a fair way off the top teams. As for Riddell I've seen a number of posts this week rating them as still very much the team to beat.

[Itsmyshow]

Don't think too many will be rating Kilmore above Romsey, esp after last week. Kilmore were touted as big improvers, but in the last couple of weeks have shown they are still a fair way off the top teams. As for Riddell I've seen a number of posts this week rating them as still very much the team to beat.
Riddell are the reigning premier and still very much the team to beat, they are a quality football club, no doubt, they have flown under the radar a little this year so far, but are still the one's to beat.

[footy mad 2]

Footy Mad, i'm not meaning to sound this biased but i would like to know how you seem to think that we didn't outplay you!

3 points simple points ill make;

Lead for 80% of the day in what was the worst 3 1/2 quarters of football we have played all year!

13 more scoring shots than woodend! (other day you stated "WE" broke down across half forward) Ok!

Down by 22 points with 8 minutes of football to play and get up and win by 2 goals (Pressure to win in bigs games when up, just still duanting for the Hawks after last years loss)


We are plodding along and when time comes to step up like we did in the last quarter, we will! However you have beaten Riddell @ Home and Diggers @ Home, but yet to put a win on the board against a quality opposition away!

Not saying this is unachievable, i just can't understand how you think, that a side '6' games undefeated 2 wins 'away' against top 5 sides and 2 'home' wins against 1 top 5 side and one win against a out of form top side, is not as good as a side who has yet to produce a 'decent' win!

Thats just my opinion, i rate all top 5 sides @ the minute and Diggers, i also personnaly believe that Lancefield could possibly cause an upset throughout the year and be a late charge!

agree with most of what you say tb although i must point out two things
1 as i said i don't believe either side were playing at there best this could be due to the pressure applied from the opposition
2 i am deffianately a kangas supporter just calling it as i see it

[e1984]

Got to see two games on the weekend the woodend/kangaroos game was good, i think the skill level was down but it was due to the pressure from both sides, kangaroos do look the goods but don't forget Woodend have a couple of handy players to come back. As for Riddell, believe me guys this side is flying under the rader i got to see their 1st half against Diggers and was very impressed they may have lost james and a couple of others but their pick ups and juniors coming through have more than cover the departures.
no 1 and no 49 were very impressive.

[rightfoot_sloth]

Riddell are the reigning premier and still very much the team to beat, they are a quality football club, no doubt, they have flown under the radar a little this year so far, but are still the one's to beat.

Good to see you're are keeping a lid on it at Boardman IMS :) :thumbsu: . Just wondering what the Kangaroos plans are for the future ? As they wanting to compete with the Lions down the track in the same comp i.e. Melton / Melton South in Ballarat FL ? Or are they just want to consolidate long term in the RDFL ? As with the current list of guys aged 20 - 22 years of age you guys can expect a sustained successful period if Jarrod can manage to hold onto most of the guys.

Sloth out.

[footy mad 2]

Good to see you're are keeping a lid on it at Boardman IMS :) :thumbsu: . Just wondering what the Kangaroos plans are for the future ? As they wanting to compete with the Lions down the track in the same comp i.e. Melton / Melton South in Ballarat FL ? Or are they just want to consolidate long term in the RDFL ? As with the current list of guys aged 20 - 22 years of age you guys can expect a sustained successful period if Jarrod can manage to hold onto most of the guys.

Sloth out.
hey IMS gotta love a team that has never won a grand final win six games and all of a sudden they are going to replace carlton in the AFL
FM2 out

[Animosity]

IMS y arent u this popular with your teamates? lol...

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Riddell are the reigning premier and still very much the team to beat, they are a quality football club, no doubt, they have flown under the radar a little this year so far, but are still the one's to beat.

Arrrrrr c'mon mate, now there really is no need for you to be diverting attention away from the mighty Kangas & the fact that they must now be regarded as rageing flag favorites !

You lot are "walking the walk" so time to start "talking the talk".

[blues12]

Arrrrrr c'mon mate, now there really is no need for you to be diverting attention away from the mighty Kangas & the fact that they must now be regarded as rageing flag favorites !

You lot are "walking the walk" so time to start "talking the talk".

we will leave the arrogance and cockyness to the other 2 clubs in sunbury, were happy just doin what were doin.

[joeblow2]

hey IMS gotta love a team that has never won a grand final win six games and all of a sudden they are going to replace carlton in the AFL
FM2 out
Strike me Sloth. Kangas have yet to win a flag (I'm pretty sure) in the RDFL, and 2 years ago were still firmly entrenched in the bottom half of the ladder. Might be getting a little ahead of yourself there I'd say.:rolleyes:

[Dudley Hamstrung]

blues12


we will leave the arrogance and cockyness to the other 2 clubs in sunbury, were happy just doin what were doin.

Don't know about arrogance and cockyness, like you lads bluey just happy to be having a couple of wins. Seems both our sides are quite young and (from the list mentioned earlier) have grown up playing together. This is a fantastic thing for a footy club. I know other clubs in the ammo's that don't receive supporrt from juniors struggle once their main group ages. Hears to a good year hey. Cheers
Dud