RDFL Thread 2007

[Mongrel]

How many weeks did the Kangaroos reserves player get for his king hit on Marchewka?

4 weeks for hitting marchewka and 4 for hitting the other player.dont know his name

[hyper]

4 weeks for hitting marchewka and 4 for hitting the other player.dont know his name
technically he got 10 weeks but 2 of the 6 weeks given for hitting chewy were suspended. not good enough

[blues12]

How many weeks did the Kangaroos reserves player get for his king hit on Marchewka?

Isn't a king hit generally from behind? marchewka saw it coming. regardless i thought it may have been light, but i thought the other incident was heavy, in the end 8 weeks, probably close to the mark.

[BrownDog2]

Isn't a king hit generally from behind? marchewka saw it coming. regardless i thought it may have been light, but i thought the other incident was heavy, in the end 8 weeks, probably close to the mark.

if you run 20m to hit someone, that's a King Hit.

I thought he was offered and he excepted a 2 week Set Penality for hitting the other player, did that get referred to the Tribunal also?

[Itsmyshow]

Give your game the flick champ & come up & watch,(spy) they've even re-stocked the bar with your favorite tipple since you were last there & cleaned em out !

What and miss out on having a sip with HFF... :D

[billylid]

Isn't a king hit generally from behind? marchewka saw it coming. regardless i thought it may have been light, but i thought the other incident was heavy, in the end 8 weeks, probably close to the mark.

blues12 u dont think it was a king hit or a cheap shot??? Irrespective of how many weeks he got he was going to miss a lot anyway wasnt he given the injury that came out of incident.. im no doctor but from all reports by some players associated with the kangaroos the injury was an 8-10 week injury anyways. Also i dont know the guy but they tell me it was out of character????

[matt_nicholls]

All this week's stories are up on www.centralsport.org (http://www.centralsport.org)

For those Kilmore and Riddell fans, see my thoughts on the game.

[BrownDog2]

blues12 u dont think it was a king hit or a cheap shot??? Irrespective of how many weeks he got he was going to miss a lot anyway wasnt he given the injury that came out of incident.. im no doctor but from all reports by some players associated with the kangaroos the injury was an 8-10 week injury anyways. Also i dont know the guy but they tell me it was out of character????


the player may not be concerned of his suspension due to his injury, but he is half way there to 16 weeks suspension and automatic deregistration.

[Itsmyshow]

Billy, the player is remorseful for his actions.. He has been to the tribunal, received 8 weeks for 2 incidents.. Think that the issue is buried..

[footy mad 2]

sorry to bring up a dead issue, but this means that quietly calling an umpire a cheat (thinking out loud) is just as serious as punching a person in the face. I am sure the bloke he hit would not agree. :thumbsd: any other thoughts on this

[Itsmyshow]

I dunno, why dont you ask a former Bowen Medallist that called an umpire a cheat to his face this week and got NOTHING..... :mad:

[footy mad 2]

I dunno, why dont you ask a former Bowen Medallist that called an umpire a cheat to his face this week and got NOTHING..... :mad:
that would not be the same bloke that took 5 steps with a bloke hanging of them, then dropped the ball, for a ball up

[Itsmyshow]

I dunno, why dont you ask a former Bowen Medallist that called an umpire a cheat to his face this week and got NOTHING..... :mad:

Just to clear this up... This isn't a stab at the player.. This is merely pointing out that at stages it seems as though some are targeted for action, while others can get away with something along the same lines... It shows how easy it is for someone to let slip with the word "cheat".. The player in question is a great guy, plays fair on the field, nice bloke, but it can come out easily enough, if you are going to make a call on punishing it, make sure you do it across the board....

[Itsmyshow]

A really interesting piece from about 2001-2002 that I though people might enjoy.. Shows just how far our competition has come....

A Riddell solution

by PAUL DAFFEY

FOR several years, the Riddell District Football League has been in turmoil. Rumours of imminent demise have clouded the competition like the mist that settles on Mount Macedon.

Even on the eve of this season, gossip raced through the horse studs and new housing estates between Melbourne's northern fringe and the Macedon Ranges suggesting the Riddell competition was about to fold. Supporters were thankful when the ball was bounced to begin the first round, but many wondered how long the league could continue in such a climate of uncertainty.

The league had been reduced from 20 clubs in the mid-1990s down to nine. Three clubs had folded and the best eight had moved on to stronger competitions. The most recent departure was Wallan, which won a clearance to the Diamond Valley league on appeal over summer.

Of the nine clubs that remained in the Riddell league, Melton Central and the Sunbury Kangaroos were servicing debts believed to be more than $15,000 each. Clubs in healthier condition were making noises about abandoning a hopeless cause.

Ray Hocking, the RDFL general manager, turned up at the delegates meeting at league headquarters in Sunbury last Monday expecting tension. The subject of the competition's future would surely divide the room.

But as soon as he walked in the door, he sensed an air of cohesion. For the first time in Hocking's three years at the helm, the delegates were of a similar mind.

They wanted the league to continue with nine clubs, with the aim of including another club to eliminate the bye. Their main concern, however, was to seek a guarantee from Football Victoria, the body that oversees all local footy bodies in the state, that the Riddell league would continue for five years without the threat of being disbanded.

"Everybody seemed to be pulling in the right direction," said Hocking, who also serves the competition as a leading field umpire. "Everybody was trying to put steps in place to secure the future."

A big reason for the harmony is the improved performance of clubs such as Rockbank, which failed to win a game after crossing from the Western Region league for the 2000 season. The club based on the Western Highway, on the Melbourne side of Melton, improved slowly after the appointment of Steve Lowerson as coach last year and hopes to keep inching up the ladder.

President Garry Stevens said the lack of wins has no bearing on his club's attitude towards the Riddell league. The appointment of an umpire for each match in every grade means his club avoids the trouble it struck in second division in the Western region league.

"All teams go out and play football," Stevens said. "That makes a big difference. We're very happy."

Even Sunbury Kangaroos at the bottom of the ladder are considered an improver. They might have won their first game for the season only last week, defeating Melton Central, but no longer do the Roos cop weekly wallopings.

President Paul Noonan said the growing evenness of the competition has surprised a few, including himself. "There was a large degree of inequality," he said. "Now the club's quite happy."

This inequality is the reason behind the leeching of clubs to surrounding leagues. A decade ago, the leading teams in the Riddell competition, such as Sunbury and Melton, would have matched wits with any rival in country football.

To keep up with these larger clubs, smaller outfits such as Riddell spent heavily on recruits. Riddell won the 1991 and '92 premierships in division one but the financial cost took its toll - two years later the club was broke and in recess.

The gap between the larger clubs and their smaller neighbors widened until a clear division opened up between seven clubs and the rest. The super seven were Melton, Melton South, Sunbury, Darley, Gisborne, Craigieburn and Jacana.

An eighth club made up the first division but found itself on the end of a hiding every week.

In the end, the premiers in second division refused to accept promotion. The top seven clubs were left to fight out first division among themselves, leaving 13 in the second tier.

At the delegate level these lower clubs tended to vote as a bloc, protecting their own interests but undermining the development of the competition. Rod Ward, now the Darley general manager, described it as a classic case of the tail wagging the dog.

The Ballarat league looked on at the disgruntlement of the leading Riddell league clubs and invited them to switch. Melton, Melton South, Sunbury and Darley - the westernmost powerful clubs - were flattered, but the prospect of playing in a competition that had won country championships proved daunting.

Darley decided the only way to make up for perceived shortfalls against rivals in Ballarat was to consider the unthinkable: merging with hated neighbour Bacchus Marsh, which was already in the Ballarat league. Bacchus Marsh members voted to merge but when the vote went to the Darley members, those in support fell short of the 75 per cent required by the club's constitution.

With the merger proposal defeated, Darley supporters accepted that they would front up for another season in the Riddell league. A day later, however, the matter was taken out of their hands when the 13 clubs in the lower bloc took a vote and decided to kick out the four clubs being courted by the Ballarat league.

Darley was left with no choice but to head west without a merger partner. The other Ballarat league recruits took the same approach.

Darley was overwhelmed by its debut into the Ballarat league when Jim Pryor, the revered president of the Ballarat Football Club, stood at the gate of his club's ground and personally welcomed every Darley supporter before letting them in free of charge. Darley responded by winning.

At Sunbury, the Lions were worried about their first match against Lake Wendouree. The Lakers were considered a leading finals fancy but Sunbury, under former Fitzroy defender Dean Lupson, won the match in a canter.

Halfway through the season, Sunbury realised its ambition of finishing the season midway up the ladder was misplaced. Its fellow former Riddell league rivals realised the same.

For much of the season, the four clubs filled the first four positions on the ladder. Sunbury secretary David Kimpton admitted the Lions were disappointed after building themselves up for a torrid entry into the upper reaches of country football.

"We expected the competition to be more fierce than it was," he said.

Sunbury went on to win the premiership, and the next two for good measure. Melton then stepped up to win the 2000 and 2001 flags, leaving supporters in the Ballarat region resenting the eastern bloc, as the former Riddell league rivals have come to be known.

The four clubs consider the move to the Ballarat league to be the best step their clubs have taken. At Darley, turnover has increased from $100,000 to $300,000, membership has increased from 70 to 600, and sponsorship is up from $15,000 to $100,000.

The increased scale of operations is also reflected in home crowds, which average 3000 this season. "In hindsight, the move to the Ballarat league is the best thing that could have happened to us," said Ward, who in 1996 voted to merge with Bacchus Marsh.

Gisborne remained in the Riddell league when its main rivals went to Ballarat, but it began preparing for bigger things by modeling itself on Darley, improving its facilities and playing stocks. The Bulldogs dominated the Riddell league, winning three consecutive premierships, with former Essendon defender Michael Werner kicking more than 180 goals in 1997, before accepting an invitation to join the Bendigo league.

Paul Turner, the Gisborne president when the club crossed to Bendigo, where it made the finals in its first season, said the Bulldogs outgrew the Riddell league. "Riddell is what we believe to be village football - a competition played in towns without a high school or major industry. Gisborne didn't fit into that category."

Kilmore, with a population of 3000, a share of industry and the most famous football school in Australia, Assumption College, also fails to fit Turner's definition of village football. The Kilmore Football Club last year reflected these advantages over village rivals when it went through the Riddell league season undefeated.

The Blues lost 18 players from their premiership side, including half a dozen who sought a new challenge at struggling North Central club Boort, but its strength in junior supply is reflected in the fact that it continues to hold a place in the top four.

The club believed the Riddell league was on the skids when it agreed to talks earlier this season with the Heathcote and Bendigo leagues about moving into a central Victorian competition.

Dayson Carroll, the coach and president of Kilmore, is impressed with the administration at Bendigo, just as the former Riddell league clubs in Ballarat are impressed with the independent board that runs their competition, but he believes the Blues would struggle against the might of outfits such as Golden Square and Sandhurst.

Transfer talks are also scheduled with Diamond Valley league officials in the next fortnight about following the lead of Wallan, which has won one game in second division in the competition based in Melbourne's north-east suburbs, but Carroll and his club remain open to the idea of staying with the Riddell league.

The main concern is stability. "It's no use being in a league that's a year-to-year prospect," Carroll said. "We want a commitment."

Kilmore has written to Football Victoria seeking a five-year commitment. It is this backing that Carroll would like to take to the members when the club votes on direction at the end of the season.

Football Victoria project manager Paul Milo and chief executive officer Ken Gannon are to meet the Riddell league clubs on July 15. Milo has doubts about the legal binding of a five-year commitment from Football Victoria - it might be subject to the vagaries of a changing executive in Riddell - but he said he would be guided by the clubs.

"The meeting is the starting point," he said.

In the meantime, with every passing week, the Riddell league seems to be overcoming a decade of turmoil and settling into its own rhythm. The exodus of powerful clubs has left nine clubs on more or less equal footing, with Kilmore the possible exception.

All the clubs are based just beyond Melbourne, improving on the flawed combination of suburban clubs and country clubs that existed until recent years, and seem to have much in common. Debt remains a problem, but with the help of payment programs and guidance from the Riddell league board, there is hope that the debt can be managed.

A name change, such as the Macedon Ranges Football League, has been suggested to reflect the competition's renewed rural identity. But first, the matter of whether the league is to survive must be worked out.

A few months ago, the competition looked shot. At least now there is hope of survival, and even a healthy measure of optimism.

[matt_nicholls]

Great post IMS. I have that article up on my wall at work, and often look back on it.

In light of that, I think you have inspired me to right a piece on the resurgence of the competition. Stay tuned ...

[Harry Wilson]

Great post IMS. I have that article up on my wall at work, and often look back on it.

In light of that, I think you have inspired me to right a piece on the resurgence of the competition. Stay tuned ...

Does this make you feel warm and fuzzy IMS? :D I read the article and reflected those years when I was a bit younger playing against Gisborne and Wallan. In those days the Redbacks got a fair share of smashings at the hands of the Doggies, Kilmore and well, nearly everyone. It's a great thing to still see the league holding it's own and perhaps even gaining a bit against some of the other leagues. It's funny how things go around 180 degrees a decade later, Roos (Rovers then) from the bottom, to now being a genuine contender. Credit to the the Roos committee and also the league officials for working through the hard times and getting the league back to where it should be:thumbsu::thumbsu:

[Animosity]

I hope ur not taking the credit for this post IMS :P

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

What and miss out on having a sip with HFF... :D

Oh thats right, better go there, he does crave constant re-assurance to validate his football commitment !

Great post too, have'nt we come a long way ?

[Halffullonfence]

Oh thats right, better go there, he does crave constant re-assurance to validate his football commitment !

Great post too, have'nt we come a long way ?

Do you need IMS to hold your hand????

[Grubby_3]

Do you need IMS to hold your hand????

hff just wondreing if your club has addressed the issue of players not hanging around after games if so could be handy info for other clubs :thumbsu:

[Grubby_3]

Great post IMS. I have that article up on my wall at work, and often look back on it.

In light of that, I think you have inspired me to right a piece on the resurgence of the competition. Stay tuned ...

hey matt got any odds on which club will poll the most votes..?

[matt_nicholls]

hey matt got any odds on which club will poll the most votes..?

I won't be accepting money on this, but the market would look something like this:

Riddell $1.80
Sunbury Kangaroos $2.10
Woodend-Hesket $2.10
Romsey $10
Kilmore $15
Diggers Rest $15

[Grubby_3]

I won't be accepting money on this, but the market would look something like this:

Riddell $1.80
Sunbury Kangaroos $2.10
Woodend-Hesket $2.10
Romsey $10
Kilmore $15
Diggers Rest $15


who would be your tip for coach of the year so far..? its only early but there would be a few coaches who have put their name up. i believe it should go to the coach who wins the flag althou this hasnt happened in recent years..

[matt_nicholls]

who would be your tip for coach of the year so far..? its only early but there would be a few coaches who have put their name up. i believe it should go to the coach who wins the flag althou this hasnt happened in recent years..


Its a tough call because most coaches could make a stake for the honour. Chris Collins would be a worthy winner, but no more worthy than Roswell, Dixon and Giddings. Its a pretty hard award to give in,

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Do you need IMS to hold your hand????

Oh my, I am getting good at this fishing caper, get a bite every time !

No he is your date this sat', just thought he may like to view a contest thats all !

[Mongrel]

[quote=Halffullonfence;8016381]Do you need IMS to hold your hand????[/quot

hope u have a beer waiting for me this saturday halffull?
the mongrel finally gets to line up against his old club.the mighty macedon cats.looking foward to it i can tell you.its a shame grub is out because he enjoys playing against his former club.but mark grub,dum dum and myself are all really looking foward to the game and a few coldies afterwards.

also im very intriged about the blockbuster between riddell and woodend.
should be a beauty

[Itsmyshow]

NAIDOC game next Saturday, Sunbury Kangaroos Vs Romsey at Boardman Oval 3.

A tribute to the contribution from Indigenous players to our game.

Ceremony will start straight after the Reserves game.

[Trueblueroo]

What involved in the ceremony IMS!

Is this something the RDFL has never seen the like sof before, and what should we install ourselves for?

A great game of footy to follow, just think we should put it out their a little more!!

[Itsmyshow]

What involved in the ceremony IMS!

Is this something the RDFL has never seen the like sof before, and what should we install ourselves for?

A great game of footy to follow, just think we should put it out their a little more!!

It will be advertised fully... Dont worry about that... :cool:

[matt_nicholls]

It will be advertised fully... Dont worry about that... :cool:

I'll be there tonight with notebook and camera. Just make sure they all have Kangaroos' guernseys. If you could round up an indigenous flag IMS that would be lovely too!

[Itsmyshow]

I'll be there tonight with notebook and camera. Just make sure they all have Kangaroos' guernseys. If you could round up an indigenous flag IMS that would be lovely too!

Done and Done.. 5.45 at training Matt

[BDR68]

[quote=Halffullonfence;8016381]Do you need IMS to hold your hand????[/quot

hope u have a beer waiting for me this saturday halffull?
the mongrel finally gets to line up against his old club.the mighty macedon cats.looking foward to it i can tell you.its a shame grub is out because he enjoys playing against his former club.but mark grub,dum dum and myself are all really looking foward to the game and a few coldies afterwards.

also im very intriged about the blockbuster between riddell and woodend.
should be a beauty


Make sure you take plenty of Vitamin tablets, don't want you getting the flu again!!!!missed a drink with me old pal champ.

[NotDoneYet]

Hey guys just wondering how many wins it was to make the finals last year? How many wins does everyone think will make the final 5 this year??

[Mongrel]

[quote=BDR68;8025504][quote=Mongrel;8020794]


Make sure you take plenty of Vitamin tablets, don't want you getting the flu again!!!!missed a drink with me old pal champ.[/q

oh the great man.i think i know who u are.your the thug that i havent seen 4 a while.lol.round 18 piss up i beleive?u still suspended?

[Halffullonfence]

How are the grounds after the rain??
Believe Woodend couldn't train at Gilbert Gordan last week.
Tony Clarke not in great shape last Saturday.

[matt_nicholls]

How are the grounds after the rain??
Believe Woodend couldn't train at Gilbert Gordan last week.
Tony Clarke not in great shape last Saturday.

Romsey, Lancefield and Kilmore still in great shape considering. Riddell not much chop, Sunbury Kangaroos' was under water last night.

[Trueblueroo]

Romsey, Lancefield and Kilmore still in great shape considering. Riddell not much chop, Sunbury Kangaroos' was under water last night.

Its funny how things pan out, 3 months ago we couldn't even put a bucket on the ground, now it's under water! Melbourne weather!

[NotDoneYet]

I'll get the tips rolling this week
Diggers just over romsey
Kangaroos by 5 goals against macedon Ploog to kick 5
Riddel by 5 points over woodend Sipthorpe to get bog
Kilmore 6 goals over lancefield
Rockbank 1 goal over central

[matt_nicholls]

My tips are:

Romsey by 11 points
Riddell by 7 points
Sunbury Kangaroos by 45 points
Kilmore by 40 points
Melton Central by 10 points

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Diggers- Just
Kangas- Easy
Centrals- Just
Kilmore- Easy
Riddell- Just

[Itsmyshow]

Massive round of RDFL football

Romsey Vs Diggers Rest
The Redbacks form has been scratchy at best over the past couple of weeks. The form of Dawson and Burlak last week would be a positive but they need a more consistent performance across the field. Brydon Morgan always steps up for the Diggers games and will be the key.
The Burra were unlucky to lose last week, up all day just to be pipped, expect them to come out firing, but the Burra are running out of chances. A loss this week against an out of form Romsey might almost signal the end.
Diggers by 5 pts

Sunbury Kangaroos Vs Macedon
The Roos were lucky in their win last week and will need to start stepping up in the next few weeks toward the finals. The Roos need to get back into stride and will be hoping that the 2nd half last week will start that off.
The Cats have been improving and the youngsters have been solid, the form of Christianson has been good and the Cats will look to take another step this week.
Roos to win.

Kilmore Vs Lancefield
The Blues have been in great touch the past few weeks, the return of Hede and Straney have strenthened them as has the return of Barton. Cornish is the in form forward in the comp right now and with Robbo returning to form the Blues are looking good.
The Tigers got a win under the belt last week and will look to string a couple together here. Choate is still a star week in week out and Collins is in good form.
Kilmore by 30pts

Rockbank Vs Melton Central
The battle for the spoon.
The Rams have shown some good touch over previous weeks, the return of Krul has been a huge boost and Luke Walker has been super. Can the Rams turn that form into a win.
Centrals have good form against top sides but have struggled against the lower sides. Wheelahan is in the top bracket of players in the comp, but needs support. Bullen is a star, but has he done enough this year? Probably not yet.
Upset here.
Rockbank by 15pts

Match of the Round
Riddell Vs Woodend/Hesket
Clearly match of the round. Riddell get themselves up for these games. The Riddell stars have fired this year, but it is the young guns that continue to put the Bombers in the position they are in. Climas, Petran, Leitch and Box have all had stellar seasons and will need to put in another big one for the Hawks.. Scooter, play Climas on Sippy please, would be the match up of the year IMO...
The Hawks have been getting the job done week in week out while getting run into the late starters in Ng and Sippy. Johnno is still the cog and the key to the Hawks side, Barker returning strenghtens the Hawk forward line.
Riddell by 8pts.

[Trueblueroo]

Diggers by a goal
Kangas by 8 goals
Rockbank by 3 goals
Riddell by 3 goals
Kilmore 8 goals!

[Harry Wilson]

I had just submitted Harry's Weekly tips with a full run down of each game as I normally do, pressed the submit button and my PC crashed. :mad:

It was one of my better run downs too.:D

Anyway at least now you don't have to read my rubbish. Here's my tips:

Roos by 8 goals
Romsey by 18 points
Rockbank by 10 points
Riddell by 25 points
Kilmore by 6 goals

Good luck to everyone pulling them on this weekend:thumbsu:

[Itsmyshow]

I had just submitted Harry's Weekly tips with a full run down of each game as I normally do, pressed the submit button and my PC crashed. :mad:

It was one of my better run downs too.:D

Anyway at least now you don't have to read my rubbish. Here's my tips:

Roos by 8 goals
Romsey by 18 points
Rockbank by 10 points
Riddell by 25 points
Kilmore by 6 goals

Good luck to everyone pulling them on this weekend:thumbsu:


Not starting again Harry??? I like reading your rundowns.. :mad:

[Harry Wilson]

Not starting again Harry??? I like reading your rundowns.. :mad:

I'll get something back up before the days out:thumbsu:

[joeblow2]

I had just submitted Harry's Weekly tips with a full run down of each game as I normally do, pressed the submit button and my PC crashed. :mad:

It was one of my better run downs too.:D

Anyway at least now you don't have to read my rubbish. Here's my tips:

Roos by 8 goals
Romsey by 18 points
Rockbank by 10 points
Riddell by 25 points
Kilmore by 6 goals

Good luck to everyone pulling them on this weekend:thumbsu:


Roos easy
Diggers just
Centrals just
Woodend just
Lancefield upset

[Harry Wilson]

Harry's Weekly Tips (Take Two)

Given I've already supplied my tips, I will just provide the weekly run down.

Romsey V Diggers Rest

With much debate about the form of the Burra, it's my opinion that they are not to be taken lightly and can rise to any challenge on any given day. Despite their apparent lack of form they will be fired up this week following a demorilising 1 point loss against the Roos last week. Romsey, another out of form side, will gain a lot out of last weeks hard fought win over a very determined Centrals. This one will be won on the middle. Romsey's onballers will need to contain Simms' first use of the pill in the guts if they are going to give their fowards best opportunity.

Riddell V Woodend Hesket

As IMS pointed out earlier, MATCH OF THE ROUND!! And rightly so. I am rueing the fact this game couldn't be re-scheduled to Sunday as I'm sure this is going to be one of the best Home and Away matches this year. This game won't be won just be the experienced lads, but these two sides also have an equally impressive young brigade. This is a collective head to head clash that will have a massive impact onthe reult of the game. The Bombers will be determined to gain back the loss they dropped to the Hawks earlier in the year and the Hawks will be just as fired up to notch up another big scalp. The fact this game is played at Riddell is a huge bonus for the Bombers, on the other hand, the return of Barker for the Hawks is sure to cause some unrest in the Bombers defence, good luck Ashy!!

Sunbury V Macedon

The Roos, IMO, seem to have dropped their pace a little of late, but hey, don't get me wrong, these guys are still a genuine contender. Having said that, the fact that Helmers, McInerny and Niki are playing against their old side will spark a bit of personal excitement for these guys and we all know what can happen to opposition sides when these 3 are excited, bad things!! Macedon's young guys will have a real go, but I don't think they will be able to match the physical presence of the afore mentioned Roos boys, especially in the wet.

Rockbank V Centrals

Wheelan is a genuine superstar with the amount of the ball he gets his hands on. He gets in the middle, down back and most importantly for Melton, he crumbs the forwards and makes the opposition pay in front of goal. Rockbank, from all reports, are showing some real gusto and character. Fantastic to hear. I really think that these 2 sides will match up well. Rockbank will fire themselves for the neighbourly clash, as I think they may have been waiting for this game to secure their second win of the year.

Kilmore V Lancefield

With the in form Cornish and Robbo coming back into the side, Kilmore will be hard to beat. Lancefield will have their work cut out if they are going to get anywhere near the blues. The ever present Choate, Collins and Conway will always give the Lancefield faithfull something to hold onto. Watch out for the run of Sam Graham, he can be damaging. It's my belief that Kilmore will close the door on any of Lancefield's faint finals hopes. I think the likes of Kemp will be too smart for Lancefield's forwards and running the ball out of defence will be a breeze. Sorry Jowblow, Kilmore just too good.

[vantheman32]

Harry, when was robbo out of the side for kilmore?

[Trueblueroo]

Harry fastly becoming the number one caller in the RDFL! Just getting the job done!

[Mongrel]

Harry fastly becoming the number one caller in the RDFL! Just getting the job done!

great call.HARRY IS THE MAN:D

[Itsmyshow]

Good stuff Harry... But hold onto this glory.. You will soon be brushed aside for the "Newcomer"... All your hard work will come to nothing... :D

[Mike Lyon]

Unfortunately its a little late. But Mike has been a busy boy.



Mike’s mid year report

Woodend/Hesket:
The Hawks were the big movers when recruiting over the off season signing Daniel Sipthorp, Daniel Salpietro from Gisborne along with several other players from amateur clubs. With a side that had already made the Preliminary final last year and were only just beaten. Sam Bowen returned from a stint with the Bendigo Bombers and players such as Nick Hannett were looking forward to an injury free season. The loss of Michael Lacy hurt but the Hawks had Jimmy Forrest and Darko Dabrovsak step up in place of these key forwards, the recent return of Luke Barker will also add to the Hawks firepower. Livewire forward Paul Podbury has had an outstanding start to the season and along with Rick Dowling and Salpietro have created headaches for opposition backlines. The Hawks come into the halfway mark with only 1 loss to its name and with Kar Weng Ng finally returning from overseas and Sipthorp finally getting on the ground. The Hawks are just about the best-balanced side in the competition and are well led by Coach Mick Giddings and skipper Adam Johnstone.
Predicted finish: 1st
Predicted B&F: Paul Podbury

Riddell:
The reigning premiers from the last 2 seasons have had a superb 1st half of the season, continuing on from last years success after losing spearhead Lee James. The Bombers recruited very well in the off season with Michael Allen returning to join the Bombers and become the league’s leading goal kicker after 9 rounds. With Heath Wadden and youngsters James Climas and James Petran also getting plenty of the ball up forward. Nathan Allen has also joined the Bombers this year and has become another crucial cog to the Bomber midfield. When joined with Aaron Blade, Tim McDonald, Justin Bellville and another recruit in Leigh Coles, the Bomber midfield is a formidable force. Skipper Jason Allen, has again led from the front marshalling his troops to be sitting at 8-1 at the half way mark. The Bombers are still the side to beat.
Predicted Finish: 2nd
Predicted B&F: Justin Bellville

Sunbury Kangaroos:
The Roos have recruited well over the off season to be 8-1 after 9 rounds. After being knocked out of the finals in the 2nd week last year the Roos identified the need for another midfield type player. They found young Daniel Bonnici. The 24-year-old has been one of the outstanding players in the competition so far this year and has proved a bonus for the Roos. Overall the Roos are a well-balanced side with other recruits Steve James, Steve Boyd, Nathan Hole, Danny Miskin and Jordan Handicott also adding another dimension to the Roos line up. While players from last year’s side such as Garth and Joeb Ploog, Leigh Sporle, Ash Powell and youngsters Matt Welsh, Daniel Ellery and Jackson Baddeley have stepped up another level. A disappointing result in Round 9 should test this side’s mettle, the next 3 weeks will determine if the Roos are a genuine threat this year.
Predicted Finish: 3rd
Predicted B&F: Daniel Bonnici

Romsey:
The Redbacks lost several key players over the off season and were predicted in wider circles to be drifters this season. Alastair Meldrum, Luke Carroll and Mark Strack all Bowen Medallists departed to new clubs and signs looked glum for new coaches Darren Lingard and Mark Dipietro. The Redbacks were able to lure back ruckman Ryan Connellan and midfielder Luke Edwards as well as recruit the Keenan brothers from Rupertswood and inject some youth into the squad that last year finished 5th. Young Cam Dawson up forward has been a spark and a fit Brydon Morgan has been exceptional, at the halfway mark the Redbacks are sitting 6-3. Midfielder Matthew McClellan is fast becoming one of the premier midfielders in the competition whilst Rock of Gibraltar full back Warren Kairns has been superb. Recruit Justin Binney has also played some great football for the Redbacks as they continue to move up the RDFL ladder. At the moment the Redbacks are still struggling a little up forward but will continue to improve and be a contender come finals time.
Predicted Finish: 4th
Predicted B&F: Matt McClellan

Kilmore:
The Blues have been the big improvers of season 2007 so far. With recruits Dave Cornish and Linton Kemp playing superb football at Full Forward and Half Back respectively and captain Matt Robertson one of the leagues leading players. Currently the Blues hold down 5th spot on the ladder heading into the half way mark. With youngsters such as Kale Ramsdale playing some fantastic football and wise heads such as Adam Goudge, the Blues are well and truly on the right track and Coach Terry Ahern may have the right mix to take the next step. The Blues need to hold on to some of their younger guys and continue to work hard and they will be a threat come the business end of the season.
Predicted Finish: 5th
Predicted B&F: Matt Robertson

Diggers Rest:
The Burra have had a horror start to 2007 with injuries having an impact on at least 5 of their best 8 players. At the halfway mark, the Burra are 1 game out of the five. Ruckman Jeremy Jose and Captain Shaun Sims are just 2 of the players that have been affected by injury. The Burra have recruited ruckman Craig Thompson who has been able to lighten the load in the Ruck, and the Burra will be hoping that the injury curse disappears soon. A fully fit Sims, Jose, Laurie, Heritage and so on makes an extremely dangerous side sitting just outside the five. The positive for the Burra is that they have been able to blood younger players such as Stuart Clarke, John Ryan and Peter Crimmins. The Burra will need more from experienced players such as Chris Payne and Bevan Green as the season wears on, but expect the Burra to bounce back and be a danger side if they can sneak into finals. Especially with players like Dan Reilly, Andrew Page and Andrew Klooster who are doing the job at the moment, being able to fire along side some of the players mentioned above.
Predicted Finish: 6th
Predicted B&F: Andrew Klooster

Lancefield:
The Tigers have a new coach and a new attitude. 21 year old, Chris Collins, returned to the club this year after a couple of season’s at the Bendigo Bombers and has taken the reigns of a club that at one stage looked as though it was heading the wrong way. To Collins credit, he has put the Lancefield FC back on track on field, while the committee has worked hard off field to ensure that the Tigers are once again a force in the RDFL. Club legend Simon Choate is still working away on field and is one of the best leaders going around, his ability to have his teammates follow his lead is exceptional. Add to his experience the talents of Collins, Jay Shewan and youngsters Sam Graham and Nathan Milner and you can clearly see that the Tigers are going places. While they may just fall short of a finals birth this year, you can bet your bottom dollar that the Lancefield Football Club will be pushing all of the top sides right to the brink for the remainder of the year.
Predicted Finish: 7th
Predicted B&F: Sam Graham

Melton Central:
Centrals have had an interesting season so far. New coach Mark Greenshields has a system in place and is standing by his philosophy’s and it is nothing but positive news out of Melton. Again Brian Wheelahan has led from the front with his ball winning ability and general leadership, recruit Kane Bullen has given them drive and Greenshields himself has considerable talent.
The Centrals style of attack at the ball always sees them with a chance of winning the game, so an upset win over one of the top sides is always possible. Ala Lancefield, Centrals are heading in the right direction and will cause headaches as the season goes on.
Predicted Finish: 9th
Predicted B&F: Brian Wheelahan

Macedon FC:
The Cats have had an interesting first half of 2007. With just about the youngest list in the RDFL the Cats have had a great win against Lancefield and then followed up with a disappointing loss to Rockbank. But the Cats can never be written off. They have youthful exuberance and young guns James Wright, Ryan Toholka and Alastair Collins have been fantastic so far. Aaron Christianson has again led the team well with his ability to read the football. Scott Knight was impressive before being injured. The Cats have the right players and the right message, but need to be patient, the kids will take time.
Predicted Finish: 8th
Predicted B&F: Aaron Christianson.

Rockbank:
The Rams have improved this year adding exciting talent such as Luke Walker to the list; Walker is an extremely talented young player and with Matt Krul returning in recent weeks the Rams are beginning to build a base to build a team on. Michael Taylor is a gem in the midfield and with young under 18 players from previous years and this year hanging around the club, the Rams will be able to build a team from the ground up. The key for the Rams is to have some younger players that have left in previous year’s return. The Rams are really not that far away. Look for some of the guys that have played for several years to step up in the second half of the year. Tom Mainey, Rob Shirley and Saxon Woodroffe are just a couple of guys that could be a cornerstone for this proud club. Keep an eye on Nealle Oliver.
Predicted Finish: 10th
Predicted B&F: Michael Taylor

Premiers: Woodend/Hesket
Runners Up: Riddell
League B&F: Matt Robertson
Roughie: Brian Wheelahan

[Harry Wilson]

Harry, when was robbo out of the side for kilmore?

I was lead to belive his missed last week with the flu. Perhaps I misread it. Apologies.:thumbsu:

[matt_nicholls]

I was lead to belive his missed last week with the flu. Perhaps I misread it. Apologies.:thumbsu:

I said he was unable to play a full game in the midfield due to the flu. Was told to put that in by someone from the Blues coaching panel. He had general soreness, not the flu.

[billylid]

Good stuff Harry... But hold onto this glory.. You will soon be brushed aside for the "Newcomer"... All your hard work will come to nothing... :D


if by necomer you mean Mike Lyon i have to agree IMS very good analysis by Mike and from reading his review he is pretty much spot on which begs the questions who is this Mike Lyon

[matt_nicholls]

Great mid-season report Mike, everyone can get mine at the gate of any RDFL clash tomorrow.

I'll post it on centralsport.org (http://www.centralsport.org) on Sunday, want to give RDFL supporters the exclusive at the game.

EDIT: Don't think Luke Carroll won a Bowen though.

[Itsmyshow]

if by necomer you mean Mike Lyon i have to agree IMS very good analysis by Mike and from reading his review he is pretty much spot on which begs the questions who is this Mike Lyon


Nope I didnt, but good mid year report nonetheless...

But Mike, Matt is correct, Luke Carroll never won a Bowen.... :cool:

[Harry Wilson]

Pickles, just wanting to know who gathered all of the info for the mid year record. I was having a llok at it last night and noticed that the Romsey coach was listed as being Kevin Fitzgerald. Also no mention of Ryan Connellan or Luke Edwards in the team lists, and everyone's numbers were all over the place. I would have thought a glance over some team sheets may have been the best idea to get the info correct.:confused:

As a whole, it's a great record. Well done to those involved.:thumbsu:

And by the way, great post Mike. Very accurate. :thumbsu::thumbsu:

[matt_nicholls]

Pickles, just wanting to know who gathered all of the info for the mid year record. I was having a llok at it last night and noticed that the Romsey coach was listed as being Kevin Fitzgerald. Also no mention of Ryan Connellan or Luke Edwards in the team lists, and everyone's numbers were all over the place. I would have thought a glance over some team sheets may have been the best idea to get the info correct.:confused:

As a whole, it's a great record. Well done to those involved.:thumbsu:

And by the way, great post Mike. Very accurate. :thumbsu::thumbsu:

I'm not sure exactly but it could be that Romsey committee didn't send in the information, so it had probably had to done by the league. If that is true, poor form from Romsey really.

Can't see why every other club can supply netball and footy team lists. If it is to be a regular thing next year (every round) then all clubs have to support it and supply the correct information.

[discoduck]

pickles,
the wise man mike lyon has convinced me. a lazy $50 on robbo please for the bowen at $6.50 for me.
go blues.

[Harry Wilson]

I'm not sure exactly but it could be that Romsey committee didn't send in the information, so it had probably had to done by the league. If that is true, poor form from Romsey really.

Can't see why every other club can supply netball and footy team lists. If it is to be a regular thing next year (every round) then all clubs have to support it and supply the correct information.

I agree Matt, however, I don't know the process behind how this gets put together. If the club was to supply the info, then yes, poor form. However, it doesn't take a "Mike Lyon" (genius) to know who the coaches are, surely some form of poetic licence is accepted to change some of the info prior to going to print:confused:

I think it would be great for the footy record to be put out every week and I'm sure all clubs would fully support it. Do you think it would be the same publication across the board and just have the middle pages i.e. team lists specific to the location of where you purchased it, much like the AFL? Whatare your thoughts, anyone?

[Itsmyshow]

I agree Matt, however, I don't know the process behind how this gets put together. If the club was to supply the info, then yes, poor form. However, it doesn't take a "Mike Lyon" (genius) to know who the coaches are, surely some form of poetic licence is accepted to change some of the info prior to going to print:confused:

I think it would be great for the footy record to be put out every week and I'm sure all clubs would fully support it. Do you think it would be the same publication across the board and just have the middle pages i.e. team lists specific to the location of where you purchased it, much like the AFL? Whatare your thoughts, anyone?

I like the idea of having an across the board publication each week, only issue for clubs would be cost I suppose.. The question is, is our league big enough to handle its own weekly record yet??
My answer would be that I would hope so....

[matt_nicholls]

I like the idea of having an across the board publication each week, only issue for clubs would be cost I suppose.. The question is, is our league big enough to handle its own weekly record yet??
My answer would be that I would hope so....

As a newspaper person, the league could easily run a publication each week.

Now I don't know exact costs, but I'm guessing once the set up is complete, and a template is created, it would cost around $1500 per week to print.

With 5 home games each week, that is just $300 per fortnight for a club. If each club sold 150 at $2, they would make there money back. If clubs could get sponsorship in the record, the price they would pay for the records would be dropped (a guess).

If it isn't there every week, then people won't know to buy it. It would soon become a must read. The RDFL would obviously get its own sponsors to cover the costs of a media officer or such to write for it and run it, so it would not be making a profit from the clubs.

Harry, perhaps not changing some of the player details and coaching staff could be used as a wakeup call to make sure they get the info into the league on time.

[Harry Wilson]

As a newspaper person, the league could easily run a publication each week.

Now I don't know exact costs, but I'm guessing once the set up is complete, and a template is created, it would cost around $1500 per week to print.

With 5 home games each week, that is just $300 per fortnight for a club. If each club sold 150 at $2, they would make there money back. If clubs could get sponsorship in the record, the price they would pay for the records would be dropped (a guess).

If it isn't there every week, then people won't know to buy it. It would soon become a must read. The RDFL would obviously get its own sponsors to cover the costs of a media officer or such to write for it and run it, so it would not be making a profit from the clubs.

Harry, perhaps not changing some of the player details and coaching staff could be used as a wakeup call to make sure they get the info into the league on time.

That is a very well rounded thought process Pickles, I truley like your style. And yes it could be used as a wake up call, a point well made.

P.S - You still owe me a pot and parma.

[Itsmyshow]

Just a heads up on the meaning of next week...

We have several players represented Damien Niki, Danny Miskin, Leigh and Mark McInerney, Stuart and Donald Davis and James House...

NAIDOC WEEK NAIDOC Weekcelebrations are being held around Australia from 8 to 15 July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC, the national theme for 2007 is 50 years: Looking Forward, Looking Blak.

[matt_nicholls]

That is a very well rounded thought process Pickles, I truley like your style. And yes it could be used as a wake up call, a point well made.

P.S - You still owe me a pot and parma.

How bout we have a parma and pot at the pub after the Romsey v Kilmore clash?

Also, for those interested, I'm thinking of expanding my horizons in summer, taking a step back from cricket and writing a history book on the RDFL since 1945 (post war). Not set in stone yet, but the last league book is now out of date and I think the Riddell League history should be published before it goes on too longer and we lose key pieces of information.

[matt_nicholls]

Just a heads up on the meaning of next week...

We have several players represented Damien Niki, Danny Miskin, Leigh and Mark McInerney, Stuart and Donald Davis and James House...

NAIDOC WEEK NAIDOC Weekcelebrations are being held around Australia from 8 to 15 July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC, the national theme for 2007 is 50 years: Looking Forward, Looking Blak.


Footballers recognise
indigenous heritage

by Matt Nicholls

FOOTBALLERS in the Sunbury Kangaroos v Romsey clash this Saturday will form a guard of honour and recognise the history of Australia’s indigenous people.
In a ceremony organised by the Riddell District Football League as part of Naidoc Week, there will be a dancing performance between the reserves and senior match, as well as a blessing of the ground.
Players, coaches and umpires will form a guard of honour to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Naidoc originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’.
This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during Naidoc Week, and its acronym has become the name of the week itself.
The week is celebrated not just in the indigenous community, but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, sports groups, local councils and workplaces.
Sunbury Kangaroos Football Club has a number of indigenous footballers and members, including gun senior players Mark and Leigh McInerney, Damien Niki and Danny Minskin.
A long time Kangaroos player, Niki said he was proud to take part in a ceremony celebrating his culture.
A large crowd is expected to gather at Boardman Reserve in Sunbury on Saturday for the event, which is expected to take part at around 1.50pm.

Proud culture: Sunbury Kangaroos members (from left) Samantha McInerney, Stuart Davis, Donald Davis, Damien Niki, Danny Minskin and Leigh McInerney will celebrate Naidoc Week this Saturday against Romsey. Absent: James House and Mark McInerney.

[discoduck]

How bout we have a parma and pot at the pub after the Romsey v Kilmore clash?

Also, for those interested, I'm thinking of expanding my horizons in summer, taking a step back from cricket and writing a history book on the RDFL since 1945 (post war). Not set in stone yet, but the last league book is now out of date and I think the Riddell League history should be published before it goes on too longer and we lose key pieces of information.

good idea - as long as it doesn't mean sitting around the house more annoying housemates :thumbsu:

[Harry Wilson]

How bout we have a parma and pot at the pub after the Romsey v Kilmore clash?

Also, for those interested, I'm thinking of expanding my horizons in summer, taking a step back from cricket and writing a history book on the RDFL since 1945 (post war). Not set in stone yet, but the last league book is now out of date and I think the Riddell League history should be published before it goes on too longer and we lose key pieces of information.

Sounds like a fine plan to me Pickles. By the way, the book sounds like a great idea. It warms my heart to now fully understand that you truley are "the man of league and for the league". Perhaps we could arrange a "Pickles for all seasons" calendar as a fund raising opportunity to fund this fine publication? :D

[matt_nicholls]

Sounds like a fine plan to me Pickles. By the way, the book sounds like a great idea. It warms my heart to now fully understand that you truley are "the man of league and for the league". Perhaps we could arrange a "Pickles for all seasons" calendar as a fund raising opportunity to fund this fine publication? :D

Estimating printing costs at $500 for printing, and selling two calendars at $10 a piece (my granparents will buy one each), you're looking at losing $480.

[Harry Wilson]

Estimating printing costs at $500 for printing, and selling two calendars at $10 a piece (my granparents will buy one each), you're looking at losing $480.

Don't sell yourself short Pickles:D I've seen some of the images of the lovely young ladies that have frequented the Pickles Pad in the past, and they are well above par.:thumbsu:

Maybe get a calendar of league personalities? Eric Garwood the boundary ump, Simmo bros.:eek: Little Daniel the central ump etc.. could be a good chance for the league to have a laugh at itself.:D

[matt_nicholls]

Don't sell yourself short Pickles:D I've seen some of the images of the lovely young ladies that have frequented the Pickles Pad in the past, and they are well above par.:thumbsu:

Maybe get a calendar of league personalities? Eric Garwood the boundary ump, Simmo bros.:eek: Little Daniel the central ump etc.. could be a good chance for the league to have a laugh at itself.:D

Wish I could pull the ladies like that now. They just aren't the same over in Kilmore. But don't worry Harry, Pickles still has plenty of cards up his sleeve :p

[Halffullonfence]

How bout we have a parma and pot at the pub after the Romsey v Kilmore clash?

Also, for those interested, I'm thinking of expanding my horizons in summer, taking a step back from cricket and writing a history book on the RDFL since 1945 (post war). Not set in stone yet, but the last league book is now out of date and I think the Riddell League history should be published before it goes on too longer and we lose key pieces of information.

Matt
Have the 1872-1972 100 years of football Riddell district if you haven't seen it yet.

[Itsmyshow]

Matt
Have the 1872-1972 100 years of football Riddell district if you haven't seen it yet.

Not bad HFF.. Bring it tomorrow so I can have a look :cool:

[Harry Wilson]

Wish I could pull the ladies like that now. They just aren't the same over in Kilmore. But don't worry Harry, Pickles still has plenty of cards up his sleeve :p

Rohipanol is not a card Pickles:D

[matt_nicholls]

Matt
Have the 1872-1972 100 years of football Riddell district if you haven't seen it yet.

I don't have it HFF, but have seen it before. Would be fantastic to borrow mate.

[Mongrel]

Rohipanol is not a card Pickles:D

dont give all matties secrets away harry

[Mongrel]

Rohipanol is not a card Pickles:D

dont give all matties secrets away harry

grub must have found a job.hasnt been on the thread much of late:)

[goblues09]

having read the upcoming record for round 11 in the RDFL - is it just me or could we perhaps just put signange on all grounds reading - BIGFOOTY.COM:D

[Halffullonfence]

Not bad HFF.. Bring it tomorrow so I can have a look :cool:

Just had a look at some of the 1972 lists funny how names keep croping up. Hede,Mills,Lingard,Bowen,Else,Williams,Cunik,Fuller,Belcher, Saunders,Hay,Lupson,Lobb,Hopkins,Brady,Walters,Malone,Milner .

[Mongrel]

beatson?

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Riddell home in "Slog" of the day 5.6 to Woodend 2.2.
Not much to be seen in both sides given the conditions.
Just maybe strength department, Riddell to powerful !
Some noteable outs for both teams prior to bounce.

TOOL OF THE WEEK................... Heath Wadden, some people just will not learn !
Reported for (allegedly of course) screaming at umpire " Your a F*****g Cheat" !

[footy mad 2]

Riddell home in "Slog" of the day 5.6 to Woodend 2.2.
Not much to be seen in both sides given the conditions.
Just maybe strength department, Riddell to powerful !
Some noteable outs for both teams prior to bounce.

TOOL OF THE WEEK................... Heath Wadden, some people just will not learn !
Reported for (allegedly of course) screaming at umpire " Your a F*****g Cheat" !
has already seen six for a similar offence. four weeks for grub without swearing. might be getting close to seeing the 16 week rule invoked here. any one know how many weeks he has up his sleave.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

has already seen six for a similar offence. four weeks for grub without swearing. might be getting close to seeing the 16 week rule invoked here. any one know how many weeks he has up his sleave.

Talk was that he still had plenty of room, but who knows with our Tribunal !

[Itsmyshow]

Pretty silly by Waddsy.. Should know better than that..

Results..

Centrals by 6 goals
Roos by 8 goals
Riddell by 3 goals
Romsey by 3 goals
and

Kilmore and Lancefield a draw....

Kilmore leaving the door wide open for Diggers with a draw...

[Itsmyshow]

Forgot to put in my tips... I am now just about officially gone in the tipping... Damn it Damn it....

[blues12]

Forgot to put in my tips... I am now just about officially gone in the tipping... Damn it Damn it....

yessss. finally i will get a break on you:D

[blues12]

Riddell home in "Slog" of the day 5.6 to Woodend 2.2.
Not much to be seen in both sides given the conditions.
Just maybe strength department, Riddell to powerful !
Some noteable outs for both teams prior to bounce.

TOOL OF THE WEEK................... Heath Wadden, some people just will not learn !
Reported for (allegedly of course) screaming at umpire " Your a F*****g Cheat" !

Sounds like mr Iian Findlay could be getting a call very soon. my prediction, if swearing was involved 6-7 weeks. damn shame if it does happen we need the best footballers on the park to promote this comp.
But i guess what he did, mmm not a good promotion.

[Rodriguez]

Riddell home in "Slog" of the day 5.6 to Woodend 2.2.
Not much to be seen in both sides given the conditions.
Just maybe strength department, Riddell to powerful !
Some noteable outs for both teams prior to bounce.

TOOL OF THE WEEK................... Heath Wadden, some people just will not learn !
Reported for (allegedly of course) screaming at umpire " Your a F*****g Cheat" !

Riddell clearly to good for the hawks today. Quality Riddell midfield has added some more hardness this year with Coles and Climas, Petran broke the game open in the 3rd quarter when he went on the pill. Omni right hard to tell of that game who would win a final in dry conditions, but I think the rest of the competition has a fair bit of work to do. Riddell have a really good mix of the senior blokes Belville, Blade Allen, Peatling and physically mature kids who change games. On a positive note for the hawks Sippy showed what he has to offer for the rest of the year.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Riddell clearly to good for the hawks today. Quality Riddell midfield has added some more hardness this year with Coles and Climas, Petran broke the game open in the 3rd quarter when he went on the pill. Omni right hard to tell of that game who would win a final in dry conditions, but I think the rest of the competition has a fair bit of work to do. Riddell have a really good mix of the senior blokes Belville, Blade Allen, Peatling and physically mature kids who change games. On a positive note for the hawks Sippy showed what he has to offer for the rest of the year.

Spot on Rod', that Petran boy was very powerful in the clinches then with that rakeing left foot was devestating.
Thought Matt Shaughnessy no' 31 was great for Riddell, other good players were Murray Mcdougall, Nick Ash, Braydon Allen & Jason Allen.

On another note would just like to congratulate whoever was responsible for Footy Record publication today, was a ripper idea & would be a great inclusion on every game day !

[Harry Wilson]

Kilmore drew with Lancefield? Well, I take my hat off to the Tigers. Can anybody advise whether Lancefield played well or whether Kilmore played badly? No offence to Lancefield, hopefully both sides played well:thumbsu:

Just like to say that I witnessed a cracking game today at Romsey Park. Diggers up by 20 points at half time, Redbacks up by 12 points at 3/4 time and won the game by 17 points. Every player, from both sides had a genuine crack at it. I'd also like to say that Heritage and Simms both absolute standouts for the Burra, those boys can proudly hold their heads high, well done.:thumbsu:

As for Romsey, they lifted when the chips were down, without some of their "top" players. Cam Dawson was a late withdrawel, no Matt McLellan, no Luke Edwards, no Dave Keenan. The boys really showed some character. Great win guys!!:thumbsu:

[ozdevil1978]

who got in the best and goals 4 centrals??? this week

[woody07]

Riddell clearly to good for the hawks today. Quality Riddell midfield has added some more hardness this year with Coles and Climas, Petran broke the game open in the 3rd quarter when he went on the pill. Omni right hard to tell of that game who would win a final in dry conditions, but I think the rest of the competition has a fair bit of work to do. Riddell have a really good mix of the senior blokes Belville, Blade Allen, Peatling and physically mature kids who change games. On a positive note for the hawks Sippy showed what he has to offer for the rest of the year.

Riddell too good yes. Clearly mmmmmm not so sure. We must have been at two different games Rodriguez. Woodend overall went into the fifty more times than Riddell, however Riddell used the ball more efficiently going into their forward fifty. Woodend also won more centre clearances (overall) but as pointed out it was Climas and Petran that broke the game open in the third quarter through their terrific clearance work. Good sides can win put a side away in a quarter and Riddell did that today. So it wasn't Riddell's muscle work that won the game today but rather their footy smarts i.e positioning around the contests, cleaner skills in those conditions and their ability to push players behind the ball(they love to have loose men in defence) and then counter attack (which they do extremely well). Good to see David Patterson add another scalp to his list clearly beating Bellville who with Blade was ineffective today.
The next time they play will be finals on most likely a dry track and it's my opinion we will see a different game with a different result-One thing is for certain that they are not unbeatable and the premiership race is open a lot wider than most people believe. Hawks do have some work ahead of them. Hats off to the bombers however today.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Riddell too good yes. Clearly mmmmmm not so sure. We must have been at two different games Rodriguez. Woodend overall went into the fifty more times than Riddell, however Riddell used the ball more efficiently going into their forward fifty. Woodend also won more centre clearances (overall) but as pointed out it was Climas and Petran that broke the game open in the third quarter through their terrific clearance work. Good sides can win put a side away in a quarter and Riddell did that today. So it wasn't Riddell's muscle work that won the game today but rather their footy smarts i.e positioning around the contests, cleaner skills in those conditions and their ability to push players behind the ball(they love to have loose men in defence) and then counter attack (which they do extremely well). Good to see David Patterson add another scalp to his list clearly beating Bellville who with Blade was ineffective today.
The next time they play will be finals on most likely a dry track and it's my opinion we will see a different game with a different result-One thing is for certain that they are not unbeatable and the premiership race is open a lot wider than most people believe. Hawks do have some work ahead of them. Hats off to the bombers however today.

Assumptions can be dangerous Woody, the fact of the matter is the two sides may not meet again come Finals time !
Unless of course you are discounting the team above Woodend now on the ladder or the team just below you, that had a terrific win yesterday against the odds.
They may have something to say about that !

[woody07]

Assumptions can be dangerous Woody, the fact of the matter is the two sides may not meet again come Finals time !
Unless of course you are discounting the team above Woodend now on the ladder or the team just below you, that had a terrific win yesterday against the odds.
They may have something to say about that !

You're not pulling someone up for being over confident on this thread are you OM? If you set that precedent you're going to be a busy person for the rest of the year.

[Itsmyshow]

Blueboy.. Someone asked me and wanted to know how big the Jam Tin was sitting 12 metres out from goal yesterday :D

[Courageunderfire]

May I ask did Luke Barker play senior footy this week?

[Blueboy16]

Blueboy.. Someone asked me and wanted to know how big the Jam Tin was sitting 12 metres out from goal yesterday :D

Very funny IMS. I realise I will be butt of all jokes this week at training after not making the distance from 12 metres out directly in front. Maybe you can be my forward coach and teach me a few tricks. :D

[Itsmyshow]

May I ask did Luke Barker play senior footy this week?

Believe he did... Tough week to come back for Luke...

[Itsmyshow]

Very funny IMS. I realise I will be butt of all jokes this week at training after not making the distance from 12 metres out directly in front. Maybe you can be my forward coach and teach me a few tricks. :D

Lol... I could try.. Distance kicking is a tough one though... :eek: