RDFL Thread 2007

[rightfoot_sloth]

He took a 1 match set penalty

Would Scott be close to be Deregistered with the Footy Victoria rules?

[Itsmyshow]

Would Scott be close to be Deregistered with the Footy Victoria rules?

Awful close I would suspect.

[catters078]

Awful close I would suspect.

is this week the biggest home and away game the roos have ever played in?? (even though round 18 will probably be bigger)

[matt_nicholls]

is this week the biggest home and away game the roos have ever played in?? (even though round 18 will probably be bigger)

You would have to suspect so. I'm guessing the Riddell committee will need to put on much more food and booze (namely bourbon for IMS and Mongrel) for this game.

Round 18 might be irrelevant and could be a lacklustre game as both sides will likely rest players as I'm sure the game will have little impact on the final five .. but you never know.

[bearsboy]

Was at training last night in about 2 degree weather that Woodend provides most of the time during winter, and a little birdy let a cat out of the bag that Riddell within the next two weeks could be strengthened again!

Now one of these blokes is a damm good footballer as we have seen for the last couple of years, but with him making interleague and kicking a substantial amount of goals for in another league! Now we heard this @ the start of the yeat and on anuber of occasions throughout the year but from this close source the time has come for Lee James to return! Work commitments and the new born is to much to handle with a 6 hour round trip to Mulwala on top! Now Slugger i know you read this so please put an end to these rumours, are you or are you not coming hom this weekend or next weekend?

The Next one is Marcus Power a former Riddell and Gisborne player, who left to head North, but is back and looking @ playing football this year! My source tells me that both Gisborne and Riddell a very keen to secure this man as he is a very hard nut at the football!

Now my source doesn't normally let me down that often but when the same continued rumours and the Bombers having a massive week ahead of them, could this be the extra ticket that may see them defeat the Roos?

Has anybody else within the RDFL District heard any speculation from this rumour?I hope i dont get banned for posting on this thread :eek: but i ran into to Marcus Powell last week up at Broadbeach and he didnt mention anything about coming home, says he's enjoying his footy up there and going allright to.

[Hawker28]

Don't know where i got 'Power' from. Far enough that end's speculation for one players, now just Lee!

Can we move to Woodend game to Sunday, i want to see these two go hard at it, more than just top of the table at stake!

[Itsmyshow]

We need midseason recruits for the Western Wallabies side.. Anyone interested in joining the league for the remainder of the season PM me, we need active posters to strengthen our side :D

I would like to see Matt, OMNI, HFF, joeblow2 and Mongrel step up to the plate here...

[matt_nicholls]

We need midseason recruits for the Western Wallabies side.. Anyone interested in joining the league for the remainder of the season PM me, we need active posters to strengthen our side :D

I would like to see Matt, OMNI, HFF and Mongrel step up to the plate here...

Hmm. Perhaps.

[Doona2]

Could be some good news for kilmore in the next week!

It's always good news for Kilmore when Pickles is in charge ;)

[vantheman32]

Pickles would love to have this inside scoop!

[Mike Lyon]

Talking to my sources Van, could the news have something to do with Robbie Whittmar????

[vantheman32]

no not robbie in this instance that im talking about. but it could well involve a player coming back.

[Itsmyshow]

no not robbie in this instance that im talking about. but it could well involve a player coming back.

Interesting Van... Andy Stewart maybe :D

Where did you hear Whittmar Mike????

[Ballsy]

no not robbie in this instance that im talking about. but it could well involve a player coming back.

Well you need some back Wallan keep pinching them back on you, Van do you reckon you can hold onto 5th spot this year and play finals. Is the disco duck ready to fire up in the twos?? and how do you reckon he'll fare??

[Mike Lyon]

Would Scott be close to be Deregistered with the Footy Victoria rules?

I can tell you that Scott Tresize has been De-registered from the RDFL and will have to go through an appeals process with Football Victoria to be re-instated as a player.

[Mike Lyon]

Interesting Van... Andy Stewart maybe :D

Where did you hear Whittmar Mike????

Sources my friend. They shall remain just that.

[vantheman32]

i think that we will hold onto 5th spot this year, diggers have been dissapointing, we havent had a full side on the park all year, we still gettin our best 22 sorted out. buckets at full foward has only played 2 games with the fellas, and now cornish is starting to fire. duffy back to fill the run off back flank spot.
Not Andy Stewart safe to say hes enjoying retirement! Would be rapt to see Robbie in a Kilmore jumper again. Disco Duck played in the 2s last saturday i didnt see much of the game but he looks to go pretty well!

[vantheman32]

what happened to scott tresize? i havent heard of any incident can someone please fill me in?

[Blueboy16]

what happened to scott tresize? i havent heard of any incident can someone please fill me in?

Very dirty player going back many years. Has the rep of being a thug.

[Doona2]

no not robbie in this instance that im talking about. but it could well involve a player coming back.

Must be from a while ago if it aint Wittmer, ya's aint had a lot of handy stock of late lets be honest . . . . . unless its Rowey :eek: Butts, Hank Howe, Danny O'Dwyer, Shane Crosbie, Hammer, Nick Mongahan, Geoff Still, Kempy, young or old Fruity???

C'mon Van the suspense is killing me, Id love nothing more than to c the Blues snag a lastminute recruit or two and become a threat.

[Itsmyshow]

Could it in fact be Rowey????

Here's a question... Does being de-registered stop Scott from coaching..??? I believe he is the Reserves coach at Riddell!!!

[Blueboy16]

Could it in fact be Rowey????

Here's a question... Does being de-registered stop Scott from coaching..??? I believe he is the Reserves coach at Riddell!!!

You would think it would because his name would have to be on the team sheet as coach. If your suspended as a player and your a coach you cant coach that week either.

[goblues09]

i did hear a whisper of one Geoff Still, and also know Jimmy Wright is back over for a short stay in a few weeks time and mite well pull on the boots if things can be worked out...haha and DOONA i think darren milburn and jason johnson are a better chance returning than Nick Monaghan lol

[Doona2]

i did hear a whisper of one Geoff Still, and also know Jimmy Wright is back over for a short stay in a few weeks time and mite well pull on the boots if things can be worked out...haha and DOONA i think darren milburn and jason johnson are a better chance returning than Nick Monaghan lol

U take a sickkie goblues09 or has Strazz let you in his office!!!

I knew I woulda got close I had heard my old SDJFL foe Stilly's name mentioned would be handy indeed as would young Wright who looked real good in his short stint I think 2 years back.

[vantheman32]

the word is that damien barton will be back in kilmore colours.

[Blueboy16]

the word is that damien barton will be back in kilmore colours.

And he is Van for the people who dont know this blokes history!

[Crookknee]

the word is that damien barton will be back in kilmore colours.


Massive news for Kilmore. Can someone now tell me who he is?

[vantheman32]

came 2nd in kilmores best n fairest last year would be one of the fitttest blokes running around! will be a big get for kilmore just before the clearances get in. been playing up in cairns but is missing working full time and the boys

[Itsmyshow]

Yep, very talented youngster.. Will be a good pickup for Kilmore. :thumbsu:

[matt_nicholls]

Yep, very talented youngster.. Will be a good pickup for Kilmore. :thumbsu:

Would be huge. Just got off the phone with Tez, who is confident.

But until the paper is signed ...

[vantheman32]

You Excited Pickles? You wanted that scoop!

[Itsmyshow]

You Excited Pickles? You wanted that scoop!

It's moderate news... Its good for Kilmore, not exactly massive news though.... :p

[matt_nicholls]

It's moderate news... Its good for Kilmore, not exactly massive news though.... :p

Yeah it's bigger than you think. While Barton played ruck all last year single handedly, everyone at Kilmore knows he is much better suited to a wing, forward flank or on-ball position.

With Fordy doing a reasonable job, having Chooka in the side will free up some other players around the ground.

If they had young George in the side it would make Barton's return much more valuable. I don't know if this signing will help the Blues beat any of the top three sides though.

Also, Trav, I knew more than you thought. Tez came in yesterday with some goss.

[vantheman32]

goss? Enlighten me matt

[matt_nicholls]

goss? Enlighten me matt

I'm pretty sure meant it to be off the record, which includes BigFooty I believe :D

[catters078]

Would be huge. Just got off the phone with Tez, who is confident.

But until the paper is signed ...

is it too early for tip on the big game matt?

ill go riddell, margin 13-18 pts..

wadden to kick most goals..i reckon he'll sneak 4 or 5

[goblues09]

nar just on big footy earlier than usual doona - haha I imagine the big Strazz would be sittin in the office right now with a hot coffee and maybe even a little heater at his feet

[Doona2]

Forgot about chooka, throw him in at 3, and didn't Rysa go close if not win the Blues goalkicking in '06? Im pretty loyal to me pals so Rysa's in :thumbsu:

1. Robbo
2. Rowey
3. Barton
4. Linton Kemp
5. Straney
6. Hede
7. Rysa

Dont think I ve seen a clearance go in from Rowey, but both him and Chooka have been sighted amongst 40 odd others at Harley Hammond Reserve on a few occassions but I aint heard anything. Also met young Cornish at a run pre-Xmas but Im told we were outbidded on that one :p

Doon, im sure that niether Rowey or Chooka will be playing at Kilmore this yr!
Chooka is chasing an invisible dream atm, going to cairns to play in Stevie Daniels side, where he will play 2nds, something wrong with the kid!
JR told me there is no way hes playing at kilmore, so if he plays then i guess hes going to play for your mob!

kilmore wont really miss either player this season the players we have recruited are either more skilled than barton and fitter than john rowe, chooka wont make it at cairns n will be back!
we have signed up a young bloke whose family has just moved back from WA n his dad was a premiership player. he will be a very handy pick up.

Thats what we like to see, leave the door open so the guys feel welcome to return one day :p

Didn't think the Barton thing woulda surfaced already . . . . .bugger!!!

Amazing how much can happen 3-4 months hey fellas. Mail on Cornish spot on and he has been a revelation for the Blues attack. Rowey obviously headed up to Broady and is going well. Unfortunately the WA recruit got a job up the border and had to move. Van copped 4 weeks but Im sure he will repay the Blues with some handy footy in the run to the finals. Duffy's back on the field, Discoduck finally arrived and Barton is returning home as Van preidcted.

Just wonder does he still have something wrong with him for having a go or is all that forgotten in an attempt to get the siganture :p

[vantheman32]

i didnt say there was anything wrong with him doon, just didnt think he would make it up there, it was cairns AFL so it wasnt a local league, i just knew he would be back hes a good mate of mine!! Hopefully he is back, not 100% atm.
I didnt want him to leave was just a tad bitter he left lol hes a good mate n he was always gonna miss things down here.

[Doona2]

i didnt say there was anything wrong with him doon, just didnt think he would make it up there, it was cairns AFL so it wasnt a local league, i just knew he would be back hes a good mate of mine!! Hopefully he is back, not 100% atm.
I didnt want him to leave was just a tad bitter he left lol hes a good mate n he was always gonna miss things down here.

Just cranking mate, was actually told a couple of weeks ago this might be happening, didn't think it was up to me to whakc on here but now it is I thought why not have some fun with it :thumbsu:

Anyways Pickles' inside mail may trump this by the sound of it!!!

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

We need midseason recruits for the Western Wallabies side.. Anyone interested in joining the league for the remainder of the season PM me, we need active posters to strengthen our side :D

I would like to see Matt, OMNI, HFF, joeblow2 and Mongrel step up to the plate here...

Would always like to help you out pal just not to conversant with all this P.C. stuff & I aint to good with commitment either, (just ask the missus).

Can drink & spectate but !

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Hello all,

Long time reader, First time poster.

Thought it was about time that Mr Lyon got involved in this super thread revolving itself around a super league.

I have been following the RDFL closely for the past couple of years and am impressed by the competition as a whole and the level of games that are played. Its super stuff.

Also, it is really good to see so many passionate RDFL people posting on this site about thier respective clubs. Makes for exciting times in the RDFL.

Keep up the good work all.. You will all be hearing alot more from me in the future.

Mike out... :thumbsu:

Welcome Mike, plenty of room for another RDFL devotee.

[joeblow2]

Would always like to help you out pal just not to conversant with all this P.C. stuff & I aint to good with commitment either, (just ask the missus).

Can drink & spectate but !
C'mon mate. I've gone in for a look, there's not much to it. Same goes for the rest of you. Let's go in and turn the Wallabies season around!

[Itsmyshow]

C'mon mate. I've gone in for a look, there's not much to it. Same goes for the rest of you. Let's go in and turn the Wallabies season around!

Good work Joe:thumbsu:

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

C'mon mate. I've gone in for a look, there's not much to it. Same goes for the rest of you. Let's go in and turn the Wallabies season around!

Hey there's porn in there, well thats it I'm in !

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

You going to Wallan?

What is it about Wallan ?

They even managed to get Hudson up there ! :D

[Mike Lyon]

****** Breaking News ******

I was speaking to an umpiring contact this morning who passed on some details of Mr Nicholls umpiring debut last weekend.

Apparently, Mr Nicholls decision making was of a decent standard, but he had serious issues with positioning and often got caught in the game.

These issues were to be addressed last night at training, unfortunately Mr Nicholls didn't attend, nor contact the Umpires coaches to advise of his non attendance.

Could the short umpiring career of Mr Nicholls be in jeopardy already? :eek:

[discoduck]

mike lyon - making a massive impact to the rdfl forum in his short time thus far.

some serious questions being asked of young pickles - enthralling stuff.

[Itsmyshow]

It must be big... He wont even answer his phone... :eek:

[matt_nicholls]

It must be big... He wont even answer his phone... :eek:

Now now fellas. Last time I checked there was a big story in Wallan last night. I was the only local journo to attend. The last thing on my mind was the umpires' association.

However, I will ring and apologise for my absence, and Gav, my phone is now turned on.

Mike, you are right about the positioning, at stages I found it tough to get in the right spots. But as each game went on it improved.

[Itsmyshow]

Now now fellas. Last time I checked there was a big story in Wallan last night. I was the only local journo to attend. The last thing on my mind was the umpires' association.

However, I will ring and apologise for my absence, and Gav, my phone is now turned on.

Mike, you are right about the positioning, at stages I found it tough to get in the right spots. But as each game went on it improved.

You mean you are going to play at Wallan too???? :eek:

Oh, you mean that Hells Angels bloke... Does he play football in this league???

[vantheman32]

haha good work IMS stirring matt up...

[discoduck]

unlucky matt - last night could have been your making. imagine, for instance, you'd got an exclusive interview with the 'alledged' gunman. the herald sun and the age would have been chasing you and, when they found out your absolute knack at reporting on the footy, it quite possibly would have been 'hutchy out - nicholls in' on the footy show.

matthew nicholls - the number one breaker of news in the shire of ? (whatever shire it is that i've just moved to)

[joeblow2]

You mean you are going to play at Wallan too???? :eek:

Oh, you mean that Hells Angels bloke... Does he play football in this league???
He was going to, but heard Pickles was involved and got a little intimidated!!

[vantheman32]

Mitchell shire disco

[matt_nicholls]

How do you blokes think the Melbourne news found out?

Don't worry, not only is Pickles the no.1 sports reporter for the RDFL, he also breaks the big news.

It helps knowing a Wallan copper :D

And lets face it, its well known Hutchy pays people for his exclusives. I hear a whisper that he was talking to Freo president Rick Hart in an undisclosed bar yesterday. Will probably have a scoop on tonight's footy show.

[Itsmyshow]

How do you blokes think the Melbourne news found out?

Don't worry, not only is Pickles the no.1 sports reporter for the RDFL, he also breaks the big news.

It helps knowing a Wallan copper :D

And lets face it, its well known Hutchy pays people for his exclusives. I hear a whisper that he was talking to Freo president Rick Hart in an undisclosed bar yesterday. Will probably have a scoop on tonight's footy show.

Rubbish.... Hutchy gets his exclusive's off Big Footy :thumbsu:

[Blueboy16]

How do you blokes think the Melbourne news found out?

Don't worry, not only is Pickles the no.1 sports reporter for the RDFL, he also breaks the big news.

It helps knowing a Wallan copper :D

And lets face it, its well known Hutchy pays people for his exclusives. I hear a whisper that he was talking to Freo president Rick Hart in an undisclosed bar yesterday. Will probably have a scoop on tonight's footy show.

Hey Pickles my old man was one of the blokes in the car with him when he got to St Kilda Rd. He knew 9am about the surender. i had just happened to call him on his way up to the Wallan and gave me the goss about 3pm.

[matt_nicholls]

Hey Pickles my old man was one of the blokes in the car with him when he got to St Kilda Rd. He knew 9am about the surender. i had just happened to call him on his way up to the Wallan and gave me the goss about 3pm.

Well according to the Wallan coppers he didn't fess up until about 4.30pm, I got there at 4.50pm after the phone call. if you knew earlier you shoulda given me the scoop earlier :D

[Doona2]

How do you blokes think the Melbourne news found out?

Don't worry, not only is Pickles the no.1 sports reporter for the RDFL, he also breaks the big news.

It helps knowing a Wallan copper :D



So I take it you know the local residence he was lying low at also :D

So glad it was Pickles and not Westy down there, geez Id love to see this one reported in the local a la the recent footy reports next week . . . . continue to call it as you see it mate it's entertaining but Im not sure how the local HA's will take it, they might pay a visit if it aint to their liking. They wont cop bad press (or any press in that case) like the Lancefield and Romsey footy clubs seem to handle constructive criticisms ;)

[matt_nicholls]

So I take it you know the local residence he was lying low at also :D

So glad it was Pickles and not Westy down there, geez Id love to see this one reported in the local a la the recent footy reports next week . . . . continue to call it as you see it mate it's entertaining but Im not sure how the local HA's will take it, they might pay a visit if it aint to their liking. They wont cop bad press (or any press in that case) like the Lancefield and Romsey footy clubs seem to handle constructive criticisms ;)

Don't worry, it'll be old news by the time next Wednesday comes out, I doubt there will be much on it except for a couple of paragraphs. Speaking of constructive criticism, we're just about at the half way mark of the season now. Can people give me some suggestions, comments and criticism of my articles?

[Doona2]

Don't worry, it'll be old news by the time next Wednesday comes out, I doubt there will be much on it except for a couple of paragraphs. Speaking of constructive criticism, we're just about at the half way mark of the season now. Can people give me some suggestions, comments and criticism of my articles?

Stuff em mate, you write with ya heart at times which is fantastic, not scared to make the big calls. Sure beats the same boring old jazz, but just remember you're entertaining a very small readership, in small towns and people will stick fat when favourite sons (or their clubs) come under fire. You dont seem concerned about making waves or who you upset along the way as long as the right message gets portrayed so just solider on Pickles you're doing fine :thumbsu:

[matt_nicholls]

Stuff em mate, you write with ya heart at times which is fantastic, not scared to make the big calls. Sure beats the same boring old jazz, but just remember you're entertaining a very small readership, in small towns and people will stick fat when favourite sons (or their clubs) come under fire. You dont seem concerned about making waves or who you upset along the way as long as the right message gets portrayed so just solider on Pickles you're doing fine :thumbsu:

Cheers Doon, I try not to upset too many people, but thems the breaks sometimes in this gig. While i don't love complaints, I reckon its good to get some people fired up, means they're reading and will continue to do so. It's a shame The Free Press no longer has competition when it comes to sport and news.

[Doona2]

Cheers Doon, I try not to upset too many people, but thems the breaks sometimes in this gig. While i don't love complaints, I reckon its good to get some people fired up, means they're reading and will continue to do so. It's a shame The Free Press no longer has competition when it comes to sport and news.

The real shame of it all wont be known for another 12 months when the official homecoming of the Review team settles down and their management is pulling rank, but you're right they dont blow wind up ya's as far as content goes, the only thing is they are a freebie..

[vantheman32]

Pickles people have small memories, so keep writing your articles they are pretty good dont try 2 please people, write it as you see it! You do a good job on the footy reviews seeing as its nigh on impossible to attend all the games around the RDFL, yet still do very good articles on Broadford n Wallan games.
Keep it up.

[vantheman32]

Actually one thing that would be good Matt, would be interviews with players from different clubs whether it be lancefield kilmore broadford wallan or romsey even assumption. the paper can be a bit boring , would also give you something to do for the whole week. question the players bout there fave footy moments, teams they support all that jazz, what they do for work, could be an interesting concept for the local readers. thoughts?

[matt_nicholls]

Actually one thing that would be good Matt, would be interviews with players from different clubs whether it be lancefield kilmore broadford wallan or romsey even assumption. the paper can be a bit boring , would also give you something to do for the whole week. question the players bout there fave footy moments, teams they support all that jazz, what they do for work, could be an interesting concept for the local readers. thoughts?

Okay van, you can be the first player interviewed.

Maybe we'll do it at the Ball on Saturday night? haha.

No seriously, good idea.

[vantheman32]

Are you asking me to the ball Matt? haha no interviews here everyone knows i talk bout myself already they dont need to read it, how bout some of the players that slip under the guard! like a brad colliver type player. & definately no interviews when drunk!

[discoduck]

Are you asking me to the ball Matt? haha no interviews here everyone knows i talk bout myself already they dont need to read it, how bout some of the players that slip under the guard! like a brad colliver type player. & definately no interviews when drunk!

new players. get em in the paper. set em up with ALL the hot chicks in the town. get em involved. :D

[Itsmyshow]

new players. get em in the paper. set em up with ALL the hot chicks in the town. get em involved. :D

Strongly agree :thumbsu:

[vantheman32]

good luck finding the hot chicks in town disco! your a funny man

[Mike Lyon]

Don't worry, it'll be old news by the time next Wednesday comes out, I doubt there will be much on it except for a couple of paragraphs. Speaking of constructive criticism, we're just about at the half way mark of the season now. Can people give me some suggestions, comments and criticism of my articles?


I only have one criticism Mr Nicholls.

I dont think there is enough coverage on the little guys when it comes to your articles on the Riddell Website.

Some further in depth news about how Rockbank intend to reinvent themselves as a club, stories on guys like Michael Taylor and Tom Mainey (Both talented players that get no recognition). Or what Mark Greenshields has done to begin the rebuilding process at Melton Central, the impact that Brian Wheelahan has on the club, how young guys like Kane Bullen are expected to lead the Centrals charge into the future.

Also a little more focus on the Under 18 competition. The boys defeated Ballarat and there was hardly a murmur, these youngsters are the future of this competition (Refer Cam Dawson, Ryan Toholka, Ben Shippard, Matt Welsh, Garth Ploog, Danny Harrison and James Wright for examples, all products of the competition's Under 18 competition). There is some talented youngsters coming through the ranks, the possibility of more focus on the competition and how it is tracking would be exciting.

Just some of Mike's thoughts on this matter.

Mike out. ;)

[discoduck]

I only have one criticism Mr Nicholls.

I dont think there is enough coverage on the little guys when it comes to your articles on the Riddell Website.

Some further in depth news about how Rockbank intend to reinvent themselves as a club, stories on guys like Michael Taylor and Tom Mainey (Both talented players that get no recognition). Or what Mark Greenshields has done to begin the rebuilding process at Melton Central, the impact that Brian Wheelahan has on the club, how young guys like Kane Bullen are expected to lead the Centrals charge into the future.

Also a little more focus on the Under 18 competition. The boys defeated Ballarat and there was hardly a murmur, these youngsters are the future of this competition (Refer Cam Dawson, Ryan Toholka, Ben Shippard, Matt Welsh, Garth Ploog, Danny Harrison and James Wright for examples, all products of the competition's Under 18 competition). There is some talented youngsters coming through the ranks, the possibility of more focus on the competition and how it is tracking would be exciting.

Just some of Mike's thoughts on this matter.

Mike out. ;)

i get the feeling that you're a little too intellectual for this site, mike. too reasoned in your opinion - too much depth. no offence intended against the other posters, but mike seems to be in a league of his own at this stage. lucky he's not interested in becoming a journalist, or pickles would be out of a job and fast losing his 'no.1' title.

what about more coverage of the netball? action shots are good - legs going everywhere! (obviously, the depth to my thinking is nothing on mike lyon)

[discoduck]

good luck finding the hot chicks in town disco! your a funny man

thought i'd find the love of my life in this town vantheman! disappointing - i'm now looking for a transfer.

[matt_nicholls]

I only have one criticism Mr Nicholls.

I dont think there is enough coverage on the little guys when it comes to your articles on the Riddell Website.

Some further in depth news about how Rockbank intend to reinvent themselves as a club, stories on guys like Michael Taylor and Tom Mainey (Both talented players that get no recognition). Or what Mark Greenshields has done to begin the rebuilding process at Melton Central, the impact that Brian Wheelahan has on the club, how young guys like Kane Bullen are expected to lead the Centrals charge into the future.

Also a little more focus on the Under 18 competition. The boys defeated Ballarat and there was hardly a murmur, these youngsters are the future of this competition (Refer Cam Dawson, Ryan Toholka, Ben Shippard, Matt Welsh, Garth Ploog, Danny Harrison and James Wright for examples, all products of the competition's Under 18 competition). There is some talented youngsters coming through the ranks, the possibility of more focus on the competition and how it is tracking would be exciting.

Just some of Mike's thoughts on this matter.

Mike out. ;)


Thanks Mike, I wrote the official press release for the RDFL on the Under 18s games and its not my fault if papers don't print them, ours certainly did.

Also, no one in the Kilmore area really wants to read about Rockbank and Melton Central etc, so my paper won't pay me to write the stuff, nor publish it.

Thirdly, all my stuff I do for the RDFL is non-paid and sheer for the love of the league. Its a huge effort for me as Sunday-Tuesday is my busiest time with work.

Continuing on, if you read The Free Press, you would know that it is the only paper in the district that records the reserves and Under 18 matches, and does a full match report of each of our teams' games, including Assumption, Wallan, Broadford, Kilmore, Romsey and Lancefield - that's a lot of footy reports. Not discounting netball, soccer, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis etc.

I would love to be able to expand my wings in the RDFL, but the logistics of it for me would be near impossible. Got to fit in time for umpiring lads :p

[footy mad 2]

heard on the grape vine today that bellville will not be playing on saturday against kangas due to a knock he received on his ancle last week.

[Halffullonfence]

[quote=matt_nicholls;7894784]Thanks Mike, I wrote the official press release for the RDFL on the Under 18s games and its not my fault if papers don't print them, ours certainly did.

Still no use off "drivel" in any reports yet Matt.

[matt_nicholls]

Still no use off "drivel" in any reports yet Matt.

I'm waiting for the grand final report. Might as well use the big gun words in the big gun games.

[Digger52]

I see on the RDFL website that Eric Garwood will officiate in his 700th game as umpire.
This is one umpire who I have the upmost respect for ,he is also doing Diggers v Lancefield.I will be one of the many to shake his hand on a job well done .Probably even buy him a beer.(Be the 1st time I have bought an umpire a beer).
Congratulations Eccka

[footycliche]

I thought I would sign up for some rdfl news and info and all I get is the Matt Nicholls show! Surely surely there must be something else to discuss! I understand he has a bit of input into the way the league is presented but there are much better things to talk about in regards to upcoming clashes and who is now shaping up the best nearing the half-way mark of the season. Are Sunbury the real deal? or are Riddell going to be too strong again?

Discuss!

[ozdevil1978]

hows brian wheelahan going at melton centrals , he was one of my best friends growing up in sunshine !!!!!!

[joeblow2]

I thought I would sign up for some rdfl news and info and all I get is the Matt Nicholls show! Surely surely there must be something else to discuss! I understand he has a bit of input into the way the league is presented but there are much better things to talk about in regards to upcoming clashes and who is now shaping up the best nearing the half-way mark of the season. Are Sunbury the real deal? or are Riddell going to be too strong again?

Discuss!
Scan back a few pages and you'll see that these issues are covered on a regular basis cliche. Opinions are divided, mine is that this week will be a cracking game and will be <4 goals in it either way. Riddell to win, Sunbury will lose no admirers.

[Trueblueroo]

What sort of condition is Riddells ground in, i know they had some issues @ the start of the year but how's it held up with the rain?

[catters078]

What sort of condition is Riddells ground in, i know they had some issues @ the start of the year but how's it held up with the rain?

not in the best shape tbr, still very patchy, with the odd little pot hole...strap your ankles

[Trueblueroo]

Matty where you by any chance @ the Wallan Cop shop when Channel 7 where there?

[Itsmyshow]

I thought I would sign up for some rdfl news and info and all I get is the Matt Nicholls show! Surely surely there must be something else to discuss! I understand he has a bit of input into the way the league is presented but there are much better things to talk about in regards to upcoming clashes and who is now shaping up the best nearing the half-way mark of the season. Are Sunbury the real deal? or are Riddell going to be too strong again?

Discuss!

Certainly dont agree with that... Read back more than 2 pages cliche

[Itsmyshow]

Rockbank Vs Kilmore
The Rams have steadily improved over the past couple of weeks and have some impressive youngsters coming through the ranks, hopefully with a change in direction will continue to improve over the coming weeks.
This is the longest journey in the Blues season. Last week they were fantastic in demolishing the Cats and will look to continue that form this week. With Trav Hede returning from suspension the Blues are a stronger unit, keep an eye on Rookie of the Week nomination Dave Cornish.
Kilmore by 80pts

Lancefield Vs Diggers Rest
The Tigers were great in the first half last week with their ability to run and carry the football and have improved imensely on last year. Is it enough to knock over the Burra, not sure, but coach Chris Collins has instilled a sense of belief in his side. Simon Choate never stops giving and was easily the Tigers best last week. No matter what the result, you know that the Tigers will give their all to win this one.
The Burra have been up and down with their form this year so far. They will look to get back on track this week against Lancefield.
This is a huge game for both sides, a loss here could almost spell the end of their finals hopes.
Diggers by 27pts

Macedon FC Vs Melton Centrals
Battle of Ying and Yang. Macedon with the youngest list in the competition against Centrals with the hardened veterans.
This will be one of the matches of the round if you are after some entertainment.
The Cats have been inconsistent. Expected with such a young list. They will have planned and prepared well for this contest, on thier own paddock will be up and running.
Centrals have one of the best players in the competition leading the way over the past few weeks. Wheelahan will need to be stopped if the Cats are to win.
Me, im tipping the Cats by 20pts

Woodend/Hesket Vs Romsey
The Hawks are just hitting their straps coming into round 9 and will want to turn 8-1 at the halfway mark. At home they are almost impossible to beat and will look to continue that run this week with authority.
The Redbacks were disappointing last week, they again struggled outside of the centre square and will need a huge lift this week if they are to get past a strong Hawks side.
Remember, this game last year was a controversial 1 point game..
Woodend/Hesket by 40pts

Match of the Round
Riddell Vs Sunbury Kangaroos
In a round of RDFL football chock full of great matchup's, this one is the best. Last years premiers against this years current ladder leader.
Last year these two sides battled out a ripper at this venue and I expect this one to be no different.
The Bombers have been flying since their Round 2 loss to the Hawks. Bellville, Jason Allen and Michael Allen have dominated and led the Bombers to 7-1 and 2nd spot on the ladder. The reigning premiers are still the side to beat this season, this weekend will be no different. The Bombers set themselves for games such as this.
The Roos have been up and down the past few weeks. After just getting over Centrals and then trailing early in the 3rd against the Tigers, the Roos will need to lift against the best this week if they are to get the win.
Roos to win.

[matt_nicholls]

My tips for this week are:

Riddell by 24 points
Woodend-Hesket by 18 points
Diggers Rest by 11 points
Melton Central by 10 points
Kilmore by 66 points.

[footycliche]

Point taken guys. I see that there is much more talk about other issues than the mighty 'Pickles' and his ponderings. I watched Sunbury host Lancefield last weekend and I can't see them getting over Riddell if they play the style of footy they did against the Tigers. The only way Sunbury can win is if they employ the run-and-carry strategy against Riddell's bigger guys. The Roos have some great players around the contests (Baddelly, Welsh, House) who can deliver into the forward line. Garth Ploog looks a bit unfit and has to find a bit of the ball this week.

The Woodend v Romsey match also looks to be a beauty with both sides at near full strength. Woodend really play their home ground well though, so Romsey will have to make sure they get full purchase on their kicks out of defence.

[woody07]

Thanks Mike, I wrote the official press release for the RDFL on the Under 18s games and its not my fault if papers don't print them, ours certainly did.

Also, no one in the Kilmore area really wants to read about Rockbank and Melton Central etc, so my paper won't pay me to write the stuff, nor publish it.

Thirdly, all my stuff I do for the RDFL is non-paid and sheer for the love of the league. Its a huge effort for me as Sunday-Tuesday is my busiest time with work.

Continuing on, if you read The Free Press, you would know that it is the only paper in the district that records the reserves and Under 18 matches, and does a full match report of each of our teams' games, including Assumption, Wallan, Broadford, Kilmore, Romsey and Lancefield - that's a lot of footy reports. Not discounting netball, soccer, baseball, basketball, golf, tennis etc.

I would love to be able to expand my wings in the RDFL, but the logistics of it for me would be near impossible. Got to fit in time for umpiring lads :p
I'm not sure if you can answer this but why do we get **** all coverage from the Midland Matt? The paper’s distributed to Woodend, Macedon, Lancefield, and Romsey –pehaps even Riddell to my knowledge but we hardly get a look in apart from results. Like to see you get a job there mate.
Like the idea of more of the unknowns getting a run in the papers. Anyone know Jim Hardwick? Probably not- been Woodend's best defender this year. There would be five of those blokes in every team. If you have a few of them from your team lets post it here so we can learn a bit more about these unheralded stars of the comp. We all get plenty of info regarding the Allens, Morgans, Helmers and Sipthorpes of the league-We all know they’re great players, lets hear about some of your guns that slip under the radar-They don’t have to be young blokes either.
You're be probably best qualified to give us an overview Matt as you get to see most teams if not all teams play.

[Crookknee]

Point taken guys. I see that there is much more talk about other issues than the mighty 'Pickles' and his ponderings. I watched Sunbury host Lancefield last weekend and I can't see them getting over Riddell if they play the style of footy they did against the Tigers. The only way Sunbury can win is if they employ the run-and-carry strategy against Riddell's bigger guys. The Roos have some great players around the contests (Baddelly, Welsh, House) who can deliver into the forward line. Garth Ploog looks a bit unfit and has to find a bit of the ball this week.

The Woodend v Romsey match also looks to be a beauty with both sides at near full strength. Woodend really play their home ground well though, so Romsey will have to make sure they get full purchase on their kicks out of defence.


"The run and carry", "great players around the contests", "near full strength", "full purchase on their kicks out of defence". Just sounds like a bunch of footy cliches to me.

Discuss!

[matt_nicholls]

I'm not sure if you can answer this but why do we get f*ck all coverage from the Midland Matt? The paper’s distributed to Woodend, Macedon, Lancefield, and Romsey –pehaps even Riddell to my knowledge but we hardly get a look in apart from results. Like to see you get a job there mate.
Like the idea of more of the unknowns getting a run in the papers. Anyone know Jim Hardwick? Probably not- been Woodend's best defender this year. There would be five of those blokes in every team. If you have a few of them from your team lets post it here so we can learn a bit more about these unheralded stars of the comp. We all get plenty of info regarding the Allens, Morgans, Helmers and Sipthorpes of the league-We all know they’re great players, lets hear about some of your guns that slip under the radar-They don’t have to be young blokes either.
You're be probably best qualified to give us an overview Matt as you get to see most teams if not all teams play.

I'm writing a midseason report for the RDFL on each club and gave Jim Hardwick a good mention.

Also, as for the Midland Express, used to work there, hated not being able to spread my wings on the RDFL. Don't ask me why they write nothing about the competition, they always write on Kyneton and Gisborne, despite haveing free and home delivery services to Romsey, Lancefield, Riddell, Macedon and Woodend. It's not Jamie Helmore's fault, she's very good at the footy stuff. It comes from the editor (soon retired) and the manager.

If I had to give a run down of the underrated blokes at each club they would have to be:

DIGGERS - Heritage, Tyquin, Klooster.

KANGAROOS - Baddeley, Ellis, Welsh.

HAWKS - Fox, Hardwick, Manser, Podbury.

TIGERS - Shewan, Cook, Conway.

REDBACKS - Binney, Keenan x 2, Wilson.

BLUES - Moedt, Salter, Straney.

RAMS - Shirley, Grigsby, Nicholson.

CENTRALS - Jarrott, Nankervis, Bullen.

CATS - Kindred, Stone, Scarano.

BOMBERS - McDonald, Crotty, Murden.

[woody07]

My tips for this week are:

Riddell by 24 points
Woodend-Hesket by 18 points
Diggers Rest by 11 points
Melton Central by 10 points
Kilmore by 66 points.

Sunbury by 20
W/H by 22
Diggers by28
Centrals by 30
Kilmore by 44

[Harry Wilson]

Here's Harry's Tips for the week!!

Riddells Creek V Sunbury Kangaroos

What a cracker this is shaping up to be. For me, Riddell are the best side in the league without any shadow of a doubt. Smashed Romsey in the clearances last week and their young blokes like Leitch and Box combined with the older heads of Bellville and Coles will prove to much for Sunbury. If the Kangas play a Sydney Swans game plan and try to shut the game down, they may get within 5 goals. Look forward to hearing the results on this one.:thumbsu:

Rockbank v Kilmore

I think Kilmore will be far too strong for Rockbank. The Rams have plenty of endeavour, but unfortunately it will take a little more than endeavour to get them the points. Kilmore will need to be switched on if they want to record a very convincing win. Kilmore 10 goals.

Macedon v Melton Centrals

Both side have been up and down this season and have shown glimses of being a really good side. The young cats will be having a red hot crack at this one as I think they will really belive they can get the points from this game. Centrals have some handy players getting the footy and as long as Wheelan gets his hands on the prune, Centrals look a little too strong, having said that, this could go either way. The Cats by 6 points.

Lancefield v Diggers Rest

Diggers seem to be waiting for something to happen this year, and it might just happen this week. If they are to get themselves back this year they need to smash Lancfield. Lancfield will always send the ball through Choate and Collins and can become preditcable. Their heart and passion carries them along way. Diggers on the other hand have a few more options. If Laury is on song, he will be hard to man up on along with Sims and Ruane. Diggers by 45 points.

Woodend v Romsey

While Woodend have been going about their business very well this year and seem to be getting stronger as the weeks go on, the Redbacks hit a major hurdle last week against Riddell. The Hawks will have plenty of young guys to run the ball and on their small ground will try to exploit Romsey at every opportunity. Romsey will need to find something special this week if they are to stamp themselves in this comp as a serious finals contender. Should be close. Romsey 10 points.

[vantheman32]

Riddell 18 Points
Kilmore 100+
Macedon 10 Points
Diggers 1 goal
Woodend - 40 points

[Trueblueroo]

My tips this week!

Kangas by 2 goals
Romsey in an upset, win by under a goal!
Kilmore easy
Diggers - Just
Centrals - by 8 goals

[Trueblueroo]

Here's Harry's Tips for the week!!

Riddells Creek V Sunbury Kangaroos

What a cracker this is shaping up to be. For me, Riddell are the best side in the league without any shadow of a doubt. Smashed Romsey in the clearances last week and their young blokes like Leitch and Box combined with the older heads of Bellville and Coles will prove to much for Sunbury. If the Kangas play a Sydney Swans game plan and try to shut the game down, they may get within 5 goals. Look forward to hearing the results on this one.:thumbsu:

Rockbank v Kilmore

I think Kilmore will be far too strong for Rockbank. The Rams have plenty of endeavour, but unfortunately it will take a little more than endeavour to get them the points. Kilmore will need to be switched on if they want to record a very convincing win. Kilmore 10 goals.

Macedon v Melton Centrals

Both side have been up and down this season and have shown glimses of being a really good side. The young cats will be having a red hot crack at this one as I think they will really belive they can get the points from this game. Centrals have some handy players getting the footy and as long as Wheelan gets his hands on the prune, Centrals look a little too strong, having said that, this could go either way. The Cats by 6 points.

Lancefield v Diggers Rest

Diggers seem to be waiting for something to happen this year, and it might just happen this week. If they are to get themselves back this year they need to smash Lancfield. Lancfield will always send the ball through Choate and Collins and can become preditcable. Their heart and passion carries them along way. Diggers on the other hand have a few more options. If Laury is on song, he will be hard to man up on along with Sims and Ruane. Diggers by 45 points.

Woodend v Romsey

While Woodend have been going about their business very well this year and seem to be getting stronger as the weeks go on, the Redbacks hit a major hurdle last week against Riddell. The Hawks will have plenty of young guys to run the ball and on their small ground will try to exploit Romsey at every opportunity. Romsey will need to find something special this week if they are to stamp themselves in this comp as a serious finals contender. Should be close. Romsey 10 points.

Just don't rate the likes of McInerney's, bonici and James?

[discoduck]

Riddell 18 Points
Kilmore 100+
Macedon 10 Points
Diggers 1 goal
Woodend - 40 points

not over-confident are we vantheman32? :D

[matt_nicholls]

not over-confident are we vantheman32? :D

What are you talking about Disco, last night at home you said you would get 35 touches, kick 5 goals in the reserves, helping them to a 180-point victory and storm straight into the seniors for the Riddell clash!

[discoduck]

What are you talking about Disco, last night at home you said you would get 35 touches, kick 5 goals in the reserves, helping them to a 180-point victory and storm straight into the seniors for the Riddell clash!

one day you're asking vantheman to the ball, the next you're dreaming of me in your sleep. you've got issues, pickles. it's time you turned one of these many 'lady friends' you say you have into a decent sex session and rid yourself of your demons.