RDFL Thread 2007

[billylid]

Assuming the ladder remains the same, you would expect the Romsey v Diggers Rest elimination final to be at Woodend on Saturday and the Woodend-Hesket v Sunbury Kangaroos clash at Riddell.

Assuming the higher ranked sides win, Riddell will play Woodend-Hesket for a grand final berth and the Roos will play Romsey for a crack at the prelim. As Romsey have a second week final, you would assume the Redbacks and Roos will play at Kilmore on the Sunday, and the Bombers and Hawks will play on Saturday at Romsey.

Once again, assuming the higher ranked side wins, you have a prelim involving the Roos and Hawks at Macedon on the Saturday.



IMS, Mongrel and a few others will be filthy because it may affect their bourbon drinking after the match, due to work commitments the following day. :D

when did you become a comedian matt!!!!!

[Bigfooty1369]

I won't say what I think about Wallan's decision, it's best that I don't. I have spoken to people from the club and will fire out a story tomorrow and give you all a preview.

On to more important things, the Bowen Medal night is just 18 days away people!!! Monday, September 3.

The latest "prospective" odds I'm offering are:

Daniel Bonnici $1.75
Justin Belleville $3.50
Matt Robertson $4.50
Mark McInerney $6
Dave Cornish $8
Shaun Sims $10
Linton Kemp $10
Any unlisted player: $25

Also, people might be interested to see the premiership odds, should TAB Sportsbet be interesting in taking bets on the RDFL.

Riddell $1.70
Woodend-Hesket $2.90
Sunbury Kangaroos $3.20
Romsey $8.50
Diggers Rest $51
Kilmore $101

In a two horse race, Dave Cornish would currently be listed as $1.40 to win the RDFL goalkicking, ahead of Michael Allen at $2.70.

The latest stories are up on www.centralsport.org (http://www.centralsport.org) too fellas.
hey pickle would you take multi-bets on round by round betting?

[dwyane WADE show]

Was there speakers for and against? What you've said makes sense to me, did it come down to a vote or how was the decision to stay with the DVFL agreed upon?

I missed the meeting on tuesday but i heard the committee made the decision without the captain even there and i dont even think they approached the rdfl to see where their direction is. Last week the players all had a survey on the direction club should be heading and i know for a fact that alot of us senior players wrote to go back to the riddell and our reasons for it. There is alot of players not happy about this and we should be finding abit more out about it tonight. i think their is alot of pros to go back to the league and not many for staying in the nfl. The main problem is that a few people on the committee think we're too good for the rdfl and thats its a step backwards, when the reality is being 2nd last in division 2 and continuing to have a lack of success is really the step backwards

[footy mad 2]

when the reality is being 2nd last in division 2 and continuing to have a lack of success is really the step backwards

if people that are involved in your club cant see this then maybe it is time for them to go. Unless you are going to loose sponsors coming back than to the average joe blow (being me) it would make sense to return.

[Animosity]

Correct me if im wrong but wernt wallan beaten by a certain 4th placed side in the rdfl this year and quite convincingly in a practice match? that hardly sounds like dominating stuff :thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd:

[MustonMagic17]

In The Dark Here Who Beat Wallan And By How Much??

[dwyane WADE show]

Correct me if im wrong but wernt wallan beaten by a certain 4th placed side in the rdfl this year and quite convincingly in a practice match? that hardly sounds like dominating stuff :thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd::thumbsd:

yeah exactly romsey beat us by about 8 goals or so, but had a talk to the president and vice president tonight about tuesdays meeting and what they said it is that a whole new committee that will be coming in at our agm in about a months time and then we'll go from there. so there hasnt been any decisions set in concrete yet as they said they cant make a decision on behalf of the club as they wont be here next yr. the whole club will have to decide where to go once their is a new committee in place.

[blues12]

yeah exactly romsey beat us by about 8 goals or so, but had a talk to the president and vice president tonight about tuesdays meeting and what they said it is that a whole new committee that will be coming in at our agm in about a months time and then we'll go from there. so there hasnt been any decisions set in concrete yet as they said they cant make a decision on behalf of the club as they wont be here next yr. the whole club will have to decide where to go once their is a new committee in place.

I hope that if the new committee change the decision, it is not too late to approach the RDFL.

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yeah exactly romsey beat us by about 8 goals or so, but had a talk to the president and vice president tonight about tuesdays meeting and what they said it is that a whole new committee that will be coming in at our agm in about a months time and then we'll go from there. so there hasnt been any decisions set in concrete yet as they said they cant make a decision on behalf of the club as they wont be here next yr. the whole club will have to decide where to go once their is a new committee in place.

Best way to do it is put it to the membership at your AGM & let the members vote on it.

[Mongrel]

if woodend finish second, why wouldn't they get home ground advantage for their final. doesn't that happen in this league? this league's weird!

well **** (f@#k) off then

[BrownDog2]

i hear the Woodend game tomorrow has been moved to the Woodend junior ground

[bromanbomber]

i hear the Woodend game tomorrow has been moved to the Woodend junior ground
does that mean that they will be adopting little league rules then?? :p

[dpagan]

any big inclusions from teams this week. any reports that will shape the finals set up or injuries. another intersting week in football. stuff the divisions and keep the rdfl as it is. it continues to improve.

[matt_nicholls]

I wrote this earlier in the week for the RDFL website:


WITH just two rounds to go in the Essendon Nissan Cup home and away season, the final picture is beginning to take shape as the door for the top five begins to close.
There are many questions on the minds of RDFL fans at the moment, but none bigger than these four.



Who will finish fifth, Kilmore or Diggers Rest?
Can Romsey sneak into the top-three?
If so, who drops out, Woodend-Hesket or Sunbury Kangaroos?
Will Riddell make it a three-peat of senior premierships?
While a lot can change in the next fortnight, I think Diggers Rest will finish fifth, Romsey should remain in fourth position, and Riddell will go on to defeat Woodend-Hesket in the grand final.
Sunbury Kangaroos are more than capable and are also deserved of a grand final berth this year, but from what I have seen this year, the Hawks are slightly ahead of the Boardman Reserve boys.
Romsey have the ability to beat any side on their day, with match winners such as Brydan Morgan, Steve Burlak, Matt McLellan and Ryan Connellan in the line-up, but have yet to show their best form against the top-three sides this year. They have the opportunity to do so in the next fortnight against Riddell and Woodend-Hesket.
Diggers Rest is the smoky of the competition and could upset a couple of sides if they make the finals.
They still possess a gun midfield and some handy talls, but haven’t been able to kick big scores against the better opponents. If they catch a side slightly off their game, you can be sure the Burra will pounce.
Kilmore, for all their brilliance in passages of games this year, have been disappointing for mine.
There are stages in matches when the Blues look capable of beating anyone, including Riddell, only to see a lacklustre 10 minutes to see the four points slip away.
Of the current top-five sides, Kilmore has defeated just Romsey and Diggers Rest. If the Blues were to sneak into the finals, I can’t see them going any further than the elimination final.

Last Saturday’s matches saw some interesting results. While there were no upsets, clubs such as Rockbank and Melton Central should take pride in their performances.
The Rams were within a goal of Riddell at three-quarter-time only to be beaten in the last term, while Centrals led Sunbury Kangaroos at the main break.
Rockbank and Melton Central, along with Lancefield, have been the feel-good stories this year.
While it is great to see Sunbury Kangaroos continuing their march for their first ever senior RDFL flag, the Rams, Centrals and Tigers have all improved dramatically since 2006.
Those three sides may get the odd thumping from time to time, but opposition clubs have recognised their improved competitiveness as the season has progressed.
Should these clubs continue to improve next year, it is not impossible that they could sneak into the finals.
Smart recruiting over the summer period, a good pre-season, and a positive attitude to 2008 could be the difference in what is expected to be the RDFL’s closest and most even year for over a decade.

This weekend features two crackerjack matches. The match of the round is simply the Riddell v Romsey clash.
The Bombers are in rare form and appear to be cruising towards the finals, but Romsey will travel to Riddells Creek confident of causing an upset to break into that elusive top-three.
If Jason Allen gets the gig on Steve Burlak, the matchup will be worth the $6 admission price alone. You can also expect to see Justin Belleville and Brydan Morgan go toe-to-toe in the centre, and low-profile Romsey defender James Moore to get the gig on Michael Allen.
I can’t see the Bombers being beaten in this clash, but you just wouldn’t write off the Redbacks.
The other ripper match will be at MacPhersonPark, where Melton Central will be aiming for win number four against Diggers Rest.
There is plenty of incentive for the Burra too. Should they win, they will almost certainly play finals. Should they lose, they will almost certainly miss out.
Centrals coach Mark Greenshields doesn’t have a long list to pick his best 22 from each week, but he does have a committed group. Brian Wheelahan simply leads from the front and will be in my top 15 or 20 players by the year’s end.
The key for Melton Central will be to break even in the centre and hope that their key position players can dominate the Burra’s.
It should be ripping contest, and Kilmore fans will no doubt be barracking for the home side to keep their finals hopes alive.

My tips for this weekend are:
Riddell to beat Romsey by 15 points.
Diggers Rest to beat Kilmore by 8 points.
Sunbury Kangaroos to beat Lancefield by 54 points.
Kilmore to beat Macedon by 75 points.
Woodend-Hesket to beat Rockbank by 85 points.

[Mongrel]

I wrote this earlier in the week for the RDFL website:


WITH just two rounds to go in the Essendon Nissan Cup home and away season, the final picture is beginning to take shape as the door for the top five begins to close.
There are many questions on the minds of RDFL fans at the moment, but none bigger than these four.


Who will finish fifth, Kilmore or Diggers Rest?
Can Romsey sneak into the top-three?
If so, who drops out, Woodend-Hesket or Sunbury Kangaroos?
Will Riddell make it a three-peat of senior premierships?While a lot can change in the next fortnight, I think Diggers Rest will finish fifth, Romsey should remain in fourth position, and Riddell will go on to defeat Woodend-Hesket in the grand final.
Sunbury Kangaroos are more than capable and are also deserved of a grand final berth this year, but from what I have seen this year, the Hawks are slightly ahead of the Boardman Reserve boys.
Romsey have the ability to beat any side on their day, with match winners such as Brydan Morgan, Steve Burlak, Matt McLellan and Ryan Connellan in the line-up, but have yet to show their best form against the top-three sides this year. They have the opportunity to do so in the next fortnight against Riddell and Woodend-Hesket.
Diggers Rest is the smoky of the competition and could upset a couple of sides if they make the finals.
They still possess a gun midfield and some handy talls, but haven’t been able to kick big scores against the better opponents. If they catch a side slightly off their game, you can be sure the Burra will pounce.
Kilmore, for all their brilliance in passages of games this year, have been disappointing for mine.
There are stages in matches when the Blues look capable of beating anyone, including Riddell, only to see a lacklustre 10 minutes to see the four points slip away.
Of the current top-five sides, Kilmore has defeated just Romsey and Diggers Rest. If the Blues were to sneak into the finals, I can’t see them going any further than the elimination final.

Last Saturday’s matches saw some interesting results. While there were no upsets, clubs such as Rockbank and Melton Central should take pride in their performances.
The Rams were within a goal of Riddell at three-quarter-time only to be beaten in the last term, while Centrals led Sunbury Kangaroos at the main break.
Rockbank and Melton Central, along with Lancefield, have been the feel-good stories this year.
While it is great to see Sunbury Kangaroos continuing their march for their first ever senior RDFL flag, the Rams, Centrals and Tigers have all improved dramatically since 2006.
Those three sides may get the odd thumping from time to time, but opposition clubs have recognised their improved competitiveness as the season has progressed.
Should these clubs continue to improve next year, it is not impossible that they could sneak into the finals.
Smart recruiting over the summer period, a good pre-season, and a positive attitude to 2008 could be the difference in what is expected to be the RDFL’s closest and most even year for over a decade.

This weekend features two crackerjack matches. The match of the round is simply the Riddell v Romsey clash.
The Bombers are in rare form and appear to be cruising towards the finals, but Romsey will travel to Riddells Creek confident of causing an upset to break into that elusive top-three.
If Jason Allen gets the gig on Steve Burlak, the matchup will be worth the $6 admission price alone. You can also expect to see Justin Belleville and Brydan Morgan go toe-to-toe in the centre, and low-profile Romsey defender James Moore to get the gig on Michael Allen.
I can’t see the Bombers being beaten in this clash, but you just wouldn’t write off the Redbacks.
The other ripper match will be at MacPhersonPark, where Melton Central will be aiming for win number four against Diggers Rest.
There is plenty of incentive for the Burra too. Should they win, they will almost certainly play finals. Should they lose, they will almost certainly miss out.
Centrals coach Mark Greenshields doesn’t have a long list to pick his best 22 from each week, but he does have a committed group. Brian Wheelahan simply leads from the front and will be in my top 15 or 20 players by the year’s end.
The key for Melton Central will be to break even in the centre and hope that their key position players can dominate the Burra’s.
It should be ripping contest, and Kilmore fans will no doubt be barracking for the home side to keep their finals hopes alive.

My tips for this weekend are:
Riddell to beat Romsey by 15 points.
Diggers Rest to beat Kilmore by 8 points.
Sunbury Kangaroos to beat Lancefield by 54 points.
Kilmore to beat Macedon by 75 points.
Woodend-Hesket to beat Rockbank by 85 points.

who are melton playing seeing kilmore is playing two games

[matt_nicholls]

who are melton playing seeing kilmore is playing two games

Good point, it should read Diggers Rest to beat Melton Central by 8 points :D

[billylid]

I wrote this earlier in the week for the RDFL website:


WITH just two rounds to go in the Essendon Nissan Cup home and away season, the final picture is beginning to take shape as the door for the top five begins to close.
There are many questions on the minds of RDFL fans at the moment, but none bigger than these four.


Who will finish fifth, Kilmore or Diggers Rest?
Can Romsey sneak into the top-three?
If so, who drops out, Woodend-Hesket or Sunbury Kangaroos?
Will Riddell make it a three-peat of senior premierships?While a lot can change in the next fortnight, I think Diggers Rest will finish fifth, Romsey should remain in fourth position, and Riddell will go on to defeat Woodend-Hesket in the grand final.
Sunbury Kangaroos are more than capable and are also deserved of a grand final berth this year, but from what I have seen this year, the Hawks are slightly ahead of the Boardman Reserve boys.
Romsey have the ability to beat any side on their day, with match winners such as Brydan Morgan, Steve Burlak, Matt McLellan and Ryan Connellan in the line-up, but have yet to show their best form against the top-three sides this year. They have the opportunity to do so in the next fortnight against Riddell and Woodend-Hesket.
Diggers Rest is the smoky of the competition and could upset a couple of sides if they make the finals.
They still possess a gun midfield and some handy talls, but haven’t been able to kick big scores against the better opponents. If they catch a side slightly off their game, you can be sure the Burra will pounce.
Kilmore, for all their brilliance in passages of games this year, have been disappointing for mine.
There are stages in matches when the Blues look capable of beating anyone, including Riddell, only to see a lacklustre 10 minutes to see the four points slip away.
Of the current top-five sides, Kilmore has defeated just Romsey and Diggers Rest. If the Blues were to sneak into the finals, I can’t see them going any further than the elimination final.

Last Saturday’s matches saw some interesting results. While there were no upsets, clubs such as Rockbank and Melton Central should take pride in their performances.
The Rams were within a goal of Riddell at three-quarter-time only to be beaten in the last term, while Centrals led Sunbury Kangaroos at the main break.
Rockbank and Melton Central, along with Lancefield, have been the feel-good stories this year.
While it is great to see Sunbury Kangaroos continuing their march for their first ever senior RDFL flag, the Rams, Centrals and Tigers have all improved dramatically since 2006.
Those three sides may get the odd thumping from time to time, but opposition clubs have recognised their improved competitiveness as the season has progressed.
Should these clubs continue to improve next year, it is not impossible that they could sneak into the finals.
Smart recruiting over the summer period, a good pre-season, and a positive attitude to 2008 could be the difference in what is expected to be the RDFL’s closest and most even year for over a decade.

This weekend features two crackerjack matches. The match of the round is simply the Riddell v Romsey clash.
The Bombers are in rare form and appear to be cruising towards the finals, but Romsey will travel to Riddells Creek confident of causing an upset to break into that elusive top-three.
If Jason Allen gets the gig on Steve Burlak, the matchup will be worth the $6 admission price alone. You can also expect to see Justin Belleville and Brydan Morgan go toe-to-toe in the centre, and low-profile Romsey defender James Moore to get the gig on Michael Allen.
I can’t see the Bombers being beaten in this clash, but you just wouldn’t write off the Redbacks.
The other ripper match will be at MacPhersonPark, where Melton Central will be aiming for win number four against Diggers Rest.
There is plenty of incentive for the Burra too. Should they win, they will almost certainly play finals. Should they lose, they will almost certainly miss out.
Centrals coach Mark Greenshields doesn’t have a long list to pick his best 22 from each week, but he does have a committed group. Brian Wheelahan simply leads from the front and will be in my top 15 or 20 players by the year’s end.
The key for Melton Central will be to break even in the centre and hope that their key position players can dominate the Burra’s.
It should be ripping contest, and Kilmore fans will no doubt be barracking for the home side to keep their finals hopes alive.

My tips for this weekend are:
Riddell to beat Romsey by 15 points.
Diggers Rest to beat Kilmore by 8 points.
Sunbury Kangaroos to beat Lancefield by 54 points.
Kilmore to beat Macedon by 75 points.
Woodend-Hesket to beat Rockbank by 85 points.



Dont expect to see B.morgan til finals time (hamstring/hip) and is it true that MC gun player and captin (Wheelan) incurred an AC joint injury last weekend putting him in huge doubt for this weeks clash against the burra

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Dont expect to see B.morgan til finals time (hamstring/hip) and is it true that MC gun player and captin (Wheelan) incurred an AC joint injury last weekend putting him in huge doubt for this weeks clash against the burra

Believe Coles is out for Riddell for last 2 games also with a hamstring.

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well f@#k off then

Whats up with you champ, get out of the wrong side of the bed ?

[Harry Wilson]

Harry's Happenings

Well, it's that time of the week again when Harry gets his thinking cap on gives averyone a piece of his mind!!

Round 17

Woodend Heskett v Rockbank

The Rams took it right up to Riddell last week and will be looking forward to another big clash this weekend. The question needs to be asked about last weeks game, did Riddell take the foot off the pedal or did the Rams genuinely step up to the plate? In my opinion I think it was a little bit of both. Rockbank have improved out of sight this year and although they only have the 2 wins on the board they have been competitive in a number of other clashes. This week willl see the Rams venture up to Woodend, but not to Gilbert Gordon oval, they'll be going to Buffalo Stadium. This is effect will nulify, somewhat, the home ground advantage as the Hawks won't be used to playing there. The Hawks will be too strong this week with their onball brigade controlling the game from go to whoa. Harry's Tip: Woodend by 10 goals.

Lancefield v Sunbury Kangaroos

Many may think that this game will be like lambs to the slaughter house, but I on the other hand, think that this game will be a little closer. The Lancefield mid-field is as good as any on their day and easily make opposition players look very silly. Conway is at his best at the moment and will need to be if he is going to tackle both James and Cuffe. The problem for Lacefield is when Conway has a rest there is no one to fill his role adequately. Mark Caton moves into the ruck and while he can be competitive, he is not at the standard required to win the ball. The Roos will have all of their guns up and about on Saturday and will want to absolutely smash the Tigers. They will need to smash the Tigers if they want a chance of getting second spot or stoping the possibility of them dropping to fourth. Helmers, Bonicci, James, Cuffe, Ploog, McInerny x 2. I think that may be enough said. Harry's Tip: Sunbury by 7 goals.

Melton Centrals v Diggers Rest

Centrals have nothing more to play for except the thrill of denying another side of a finals birth. I have been in that position before and the mind set you take out onto the field is what have we got to lose? The answer: nothing, but we can take down the other mob!!! These games are dangerous for the side that really needs to win. Diggers have a better side on paper but early form this year has put them into a "must win" situation. The last time these 2 played each other the Burra got home by 5 goals, at home. Not really that convincing. The Centrals boys play their ground very well forcing the opposition to play the far wing for much of the day. Wheelahan has been at his best, although if some rumors are true he may miss this one. Should he miss the Burra win by 8 goals. Should he play, I still think the Burra will win but by how much. I'm going to base my tips on Wheelahan playing. Harry's Tip: Diggrs by 3 goals.

Riddell v Romsey - MATCH OF THE ROUND

This game is set to be an absolute ball tearer!! The Redbacks are always very competitive on Riddell's ground and this week should be no different. If the Redbacks can do the unthinkable and knock off the Bombers, it will give them a red hot crack at third spot and a double chance in the finals. I'm unsure of where Billylid got his information from, but I would expect Morgan to play this week. The battle will be won in the middle. Belville and Blade v McLellan and Morgan. This should be an absolute cracker, along with Connellan v Burnett in the ruck. There is no denying the Bombers dominance of the league this year with solid performers all across the ground. The Redbacks will need to nulify the Bomber's goal kicking options if they are to come away with a win. Look out for Warren Kairns on Michael Allen. Harry's Tip: Romsey by 5 points.

Macedon v Kilmore

Not too much can be said about this game. Macedon need to win to get off the bottom of the ladder and the Blues need to win to keep their finals hopes alive. Robbo will dominate this game with plenty of back up from Kemp and Duffy. Cornish will kick 10. The bright side for Macedon is that they have only 2 games to go and then they can concentrate on next year. The kids they have blooded this year will be much better next year for the experience. Harry's Tip: Kilmore 15 goals.

Short and sharp this week gents. Good luck to all those pulling them on this week-end:thumbsu::thumbsu:

[dpagan]

morgan, belleville will miss this week, darko may be back first final and wheelan out for the year with shoulder

[blues12]

Best way to do it is put it to the membership at your AGM & let the members vote on it.

Wouldn't most club constitutions state that a move such as this would need to be voted and passed by a certain percentage of members at the AGM?

[billylid]

[quote=Harry Wilson;8434254]Harry's Happenings

Well, it's that time of the week again when Harry gets his thinking cap on gives averyone a piece of his mind!!

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Riddell v Romsey - MATCH OF THE ROUND

This game is set to be an absolute ball tearer!! The Redbacks are always very competitive on Riddell's ground and this week should be no different. If the Redbacks can do the unthinkable and knock off the Bombers, it will give them a red hot crack at third spot and a double chance in the finals. I'm unsure of where Billylid got his information from, but I would expect Morgan to play this week. The battle will be won in the middle. Belville and Blade v McLellan and Morgan. This should be an absolute cracker, along with Connellan v Burnett in the ruck. There is no denying the Bombers dominance of the league this year with solid performers all across the ground. The Redbacks will need to nulify the Bomber's goal kicking options if they are to come away with a win. Look out for Warren Kairns on Michael Allen. Harry's Tip: Romsey by 5 points.


from the horses mouth is where i heard it from

[Hawker28]

Feel the tension in the air with finals just around the corner....

My tips for the second last round of the year.

Hawks - 8 goals
Kangas - 10 goals
Diggers - a goals
Kilmore - 15 goals
Riddell/Romsey a draw

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Wouldn't most club constitutions state that a move such as this would need to be voted and passed by a certain percentage of members at the AGM?

You would think so.

[bromanbomber]

Check this out gents. lookalikes from KFC website. Mr Colliver in all his glory

http://www.kilmorefootballnetball.com.au/_content/image/00085628-image.jpg

[Iceman27]

yeah exactly romsey beat us by about 8 goals or so, but had a talk to the president and vice president tonight about tuesdays meeting and what they said it is that a whole new committee that will be coming in at our agm in about a months time and then we'll go from there. so there hasnt been any decisions set in concrete yet as they said they cant make a decision on behalf of the club as they wont be here next yr. the whole club will have to decide where to go once their is a new committee in place.

Apparntly at the meeting the junior committe all said that they would be stepping up to the senior committe and that they would not look at going back to RDFL.

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Apparntly at the meeting the junior committe all said that they would be stepping up to the senior committe and that they would not look at going back to RDFL.

Think the Pro RDFL Wallan lobby group should start marshalling their troops & force a vote at the AGM, & keep in mind boys that its all about the NUMBERS !

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Round 17 Tips.

Woodend - Easy.

Kangas - Easy.

Diggers - Easy.

Kilmore - By 20+ Goals !

& Riddell - To just do enough to get over the line.

Good luck all, CANT WAIT FOR SEPTEMBER !

[Halffullonfence]

Apparntly at the meeting the junior committe all said that they would be stepping up to the senior committe and that they would not look at going back to RDFL.

What is it with the Junior body at Wallan I'm sure they were the one's who started Wallan leaving the RDFL in the first place?

How are the Junior's going there Ice ?

Can't have the tail wagging the dog.:rolleyes:

[Iceman27]

What is it with the Junior body at Wallan I'm sure they were the one's who started Wallan leaving the RDFL in the first place?

How are the Junior's going there Ice ?
Can't have the tail wagging the dog.:rolleyes:

Juniors have had a pretty good year this year. Playing Div 3 they have the under 15's, 13's and 10's in the grand final this Sunday. The 17's lost last week in the prelim. They also had 2 or 3 win there age groups BnF in the league and a couple came runner up also, And had 2 people win the goal kicking. Hopefully all these juniors stick around and play seniors in what ever league we are in.

[stubby holder]

morgan, belleville will miss this week, darko may be back first final and wheelan out for the year with shoulder

Belleville will play

[blues12]

Belleville will play

A player in his position would not want to miss a game at this stage, a big chance of a bowen, to forfeit possible votes could hurt him. especially when he will have a week rest in 2 weeks time.

[dwyane WADE show]

Juniors have had a pretty good year this year. Playing Div 3 they have the under 15's, 13's and 10's in the grand final this Sunday. The 17's lost last week in the prelim. They also had 2 or 3 win there age groups BnF in the league and a couple came runner up also, And had 2 people win the goal kicking. Hopefully all these juniors stick around and play seniors in what ever league we are in.

yeah the junior club were a big player in going to the dvfl in the first place. with the junior club u have to remember they are playing div 3, they went up to div2 last yr and couldnt compete thus being relegated back into divi3 this year. But even saying so hopefully some of these juniors stick around and become good senior players in the next few years. hey iceman will u be putting ur hand up for the new committee at the agm?

[Iceman27]

yeah the junior club were a big player in going to the dvfl in the first place. with the junior club u have to remember they are playing div 3, they went up to div2 last yr and couldnt compete thus being relegated back into divi3 this year. But even saying so hopefully some of these juniors stick around and become good senior players in the next few years. hey iceman will u be putting ur hand up for the new committee at the agm?

I was on the committee for 3 years but decided to have a break from it this year. Still not 100% sure if I will go back on it next year but most likely will.

[Animosity]

hopefully some of these juniors stick around and become good senior players in the next few years

Thats just playing russian roulette! who knows where the kids will go!

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Riddell 18.17 Def' Romsey 7.5

Bellville another 3 votes for sure, Petran unstoppable up forward with 7.5.

Reserves game a ripping contest lead changing many times, Riddell just edged in front at the final siren to win by a goal.

In the 18s Romsey beaten in an upset by 5 goals.

[MustonMagic17]

kilmore up by about 11 goals against the cats

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

kilmore up by about 11 goals against the cats
How many did Cornish get & how did Vantheman go ?

[joeblow2]

In a massive day for Lancefield the Tiges upset Sunbury by 3 points. Nothing like a big scalp towards the end of a tough year to boost the feeling around the place.

[MustonMagic17]

joeblow just back it up next week if you could please!

[MustonMagic17]

How many did Cornish get & how did Vantheman go ?

corno kicked 6 from memory and van was solid and produced some flair!!

[Digger52]

Burra"s By 3gls not a great spectacle to watch though.Ressies did it easy .18s got over the line ,but I did not see that game.

[joeblow2]

joeblow just back it up next week if you could please!
With the footy played by Lancefield today there is every chance the Tiges will have a big impact on the shape of the 5. More importantly it's a great sign for the future of the club. We're not far away. 6 under 18's players played today.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

With the footy played by Lancefield today there is every chance the Tiges will have a big impact on the shape of the 5. More importantly it's a great sign for the future of the club. We're not far away. 6 under 18's players played today.

Congrats JB sounds like you blokes had a great day, was our own Mr Nicholls in attendance ? If so I guess we will be in for one hell of a match review from him whilst his member is still throbbing from the Elation of it all !

[MustonMagic17]

With the footy played by Lancefield today there is every chance the Tiges will have a big impact on the shape of the 5. More importantly it's a great sign for the future of the club. We're not far away. 6 under 18's players played today.

good for the future of the club and the comp to have the tigers up and flying in future!!

[vantheman32]

rumour has it pickles had female company in his room on thursday arvo, he was carving one up! good on ya pickles

[MustonMagic17]

rumour has it pickles had female company in his room on thursday arvo, he was carving one up! good on ya pickles

van with the scoop!!

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

rumour has it pickles had female company in his room on thursday arvo, he was carving one up! good on ya pickles

Its rumoured Van' he has a Proclivity for Hermaphrodites !

Well done today pal, you guys still it it then ?

[matt_nicholls]

Ashamedly I took today off to watch what I thought would be a crackerjack game between my mob (Fremantle) and St Kilda. Should have watched the Tigers roll the Roos, although I heard from both sides that there were some critical referee decisions that may have swayed the game. Won't comment as I wasn't there. Good to see the race for the five go down to the final home and away season. It's been a ripper season thus far and the finals should be very interesting. Can't see Riddell getting beaten though. Woodend-Hesket must have been truly awesome though to win by 192 points. They will be the grand finalists. With Mick Allen only kicking five, the same as what Cornish finished with today, it means my man has the goalkicking award all but sewn up.

Here is the latest "prospective" odds for the Bowen, Round 18 and the premiership.

ROUND 18
Kilmore $1.25 v Rockbank $6.50
Diggers Rest $1.55 v Lancefield $2.40
Riddell $1.15 v Sunbury Kangaroos $3.50
Woodend-Hesket $1.10 v Romsey $4.50
Melton Central $1.55 v Macedon $2.40

FLAG
Riddell $1.25
Woodend-Hesket $2.65
Sunbury Kangaroos $5
Romsey $15
Diggers Rest $35
Kilmore $101

BOWEN
Daniel Bonnici (Roos) $1.85
Justin Belleville (Bombers) $2.35
Matt Robertson (Kilmore) $5.50
Mark McInerney $8
Dave Cornish $10
Shaun Sims $12
Linton Kemp $12
Any unlisted player: $25

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Ashamedly I took today off to watch what I thought would be a crackerjack game between my mob (Fremantle) and St Kilda. Should have watched the Tigers roll the Roos, although I heard from both sides that there were some critical referee decisions that may have swayed the game. Won't comment as I wasn't there. Good to see the race for the five go down to the final home and away season. It's been a ripper season thus far and the finals should be very interesting. Can't see Riddell getting beaten though. Woodend-Hesket must have been truly awesome though to win by 192 points. They will be the grand finalists. With Mick Allen only kicking five, the same as what Cornish finished with today, it means my man has the goalkicking award all but sewn up.

Here is the latest "prospective" odds for the Bowen, Round 18 and the premiership.

ROUND 18
Kilmore $1.25 v Rockbank $6.50
Diggers Rest $1.55 v Lancefield $2.40
Riddell $1.15 v Sunbury Kangaroos $3.50
Woodend-Hesket $1.10 v Romsey $4.50
Melton Central $1.55 v Macedon $2.40

FLAG
Riddell $1.25
Woodend-Hesket $2.65
Sunbury Kangaroos $5
Romsey $15
Diggers Rest $35
Kilmore $101

BOWEN
Daniel Bonnici (Roos) $1.85
Justin Belleville (Bombers) $2.35
Matt Robertson (Kilmore) $5.50
Mark McInerney $8
Dave Cornish $10
Shaun Sims $12
Linton Kemp $12
Any unlisted player: $25

So.................. Thursday Arvo' Matt you finally drag one back to the cave champ ?

[matt_nicholls]

So.................. Thursday Arvo' Matt you finally drag one back to the cave champ ?

It was my second in that cave, but had a few in the last couple of months. Just keep a low profile when it comes to the females champ, went to the Aaron Shattock in Sunbury last night and had a good time :D

[Halffullonfence]

With the footy played by Lancefield today there is every chance the Tiges will have a big impact on the shape of the 5. More importantly it's a great sign for the future of the club. We're not far away. 6 under 18's players played today.

Who were the 6 18's only kicked 1 Goal after 1/4 time did the kids not play 18's or doubled up ?

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

It was my second in that cave, but had a few in the last couple of months. Just keep a low profile when it comes to the females champ, went to the Aaron Shattock in Sunbury last night and had a good time :D

I certainly hope it was consentual pal, & that the lovely little thing isnt resting in a shallow hole you prepared out in the Cobaws ?

[Halffullonfence]

How many did Cornish get & how did Vantheman go ?

Van had plenty of time to talk to cousin Mick.

[matt_nicholls]

I certainly hope it was consentual pal, & that the lovely little thing isnt resting in a shallow hole you prepared out in the Cobaws ?

I won't dignify that with an answer! Your young fella go well today?

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

I won't dignify that with an answer! Your young fella go well today?

Yer ok, him & Cam Dawson went head to head in the guts.

[matt_nicholls]

Forget the Allens, forget McLellan, Burlak, Belleville ... seeing those two young guns would have been worth six bucks for sure! I see Dawson got in the best for Romsey (I guess they had to give it to someone) who got the honours in your humble unbiased opinion?

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Forget the Allens, forget McLellan, Burlak, Belleville ... seeing those two young guns would have been worth six bucks for sure! I see Dawson got in the best for Romsey (I guess they had to give it to someone) who got the honours in your humble unbiased opinion?

Cam got hurt early in the last & went off & I dont think he came back on, but he took a couple of nice grabs & his endeavour was good.

I am glad I was'nt picking there best though cause they were swamped !
Young Harrison went really well though !
I will say they had a couple out, but when they went forward they moved the ball really well for goals.

[matt_nicholls]

Cam got hurt early in the last & went off & I dont think he came back on, but he took a couple of nice grabs & his endeavour was good.

I am glad I was'nt picking there best though cause they were swamped !
Young Harrison went really well though !
I will say they had a couple out, but when they went forward they moved the ball really well for goals.

OMNI who were your best six for both sides? Forget the RDFL website.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

OMNI who were your best six for both sides? Forget the RDFL website.

Look it would'nt really be fair of me to name Romseys best cause 1. I was'nt really watching them closely enough & 2. I dont know their nos or names very well. Having said that no one really stood out to me apart from Harro' & the short bald on baller.(Whats his name please ?)

Riddells best for me clearly were Bellville(BOG), Petran, J Allen B. Allen, Peatling & M. Allen.

[joeblow2]

Who were the 6 18's only kicked 1 Goal after 1/4 time did the kids not play 18's or doubled up ?
Luke Malone, Chris Burkett, Rob Cini, Kirk Lang, Glen Caton and Aaron Andrews. Not sure how many doubled up but all bar Glen Caton are still eligible for 18's next year.

[Animosity]

ATS THE TICKET! :thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:

[Harry Wilson]

I would have to say that Riddell are by far the best side in the league. There are very well drilled, they have exceptional skills and they stick to their game plan and hold position very well. We were out classed on the day, no excuses, I think Riddell had a really good day and Romsey had a really bad day. But to their credit Riddell made Romsey have a bad day. If I had to put forward my best players for both sides it would be as follows:

Riddell: Petran, Mick Allen, Belville, Blade and Burnette
Romsey: Burlak, Wilson, McLellan, Connellan and B. John

Riddell will not lose another game this year, hopefully until the GF and in an ideal world it would be the redbacks that beat them.;)

[MustonMagic17]

well how boring are things today!

[matt_nicholls]

For you Mr Muston, here is something to wet your lips.

Will they be beaten?

CRUISE control is a pretty routine gadget for a motor vehicle these days.
It may sound weird to suggest that a football side could possess a similar function, but when you look back at this year’s results, it is increasingly obvious that Riddell have been in cruise control for much of the season.
Apart from a slight hiccup in round two against Woodend-Hesket, their only loss thus far in their campaign for a third successive premiership, the Bombers have gone through 2007 with relative ease.
There have only been a few occasions this year where Riddell has needed to step it up a notch and lift a gear.
Apart from the early Hawks game, they have blown their opposition apart when asked to go up a notch.
Take round nine for example. Sunbury Kangaroos travelled to Riddell with high hopes in what was a battle for top spot on the ladder.
While the Roos had their excuses, the Bombers simply blitzed that afternoon to send a spine tingling message to the rest of their rivals.
The following week they cruised home against Kilmore, despite a late charge from the Blues, before stepping up again in a low-scoring affair against Woodend-Hesket a week later.
Since then, they have coasted against some of the lower tier sides. Last weekend the Bombers led by just one goal heading into the final term against Rockbank.
Needless to say they put the foot down in the final stanza to blow the Rams away.
TOO GOOD
On Saturday, the Riddell players flexed their muscles once again to show Romsey and the rest of the RDFL that they are the team to beat.
A sensational and super-paced opening term saw the Bombers make their visiting rivals look like a reserves side.
Riddell kicked 5.9 to 0.3 and looked hungry for a big win. The Redbacks were hanging on for dear life.
Down back, the Romsey defenders had trouble finding the right options, with Riddell forwards Mick Allen, Leigh Harrison, Heath Wadden and Dean Besanko all looking ominous early.
But it was young gun James Petran who stood tall once again to lead the Riddell forward line. The rising star kicked six majors to take his season tally to 35, placing him fourth in the league goalkicking.
Romsey persisted in the second term to wrest the momentum off the home side, but Riddell was having none of that, further extending their lead into the main break.
By half time, the game was over.
The Redbacks trailed by 66 points and sides like Riddell never give you a sniff of a comeback victory.
In the second half there was nothing but pride to play for, with Romsey coaches Mark Dipietro and Darren Lingard experimenting with a handful of players on the eve of the finals.
On Riddell’s formline, Dipietro and Lingard need to recruit at least three more “gun” players if they are to be competitive with Riddell. You could almost say the same for the other finals contenders.
Romsey were missing a few players, including Brydon Morgan and Dave Keenan, but even with a depleted side, should have performed much better.
Justin Belleville further enhanced his claims for the Bowen Medal with a sizzling performance in the midfield for the Bombers, while he was well supported by Jason Allen, Paul Murden and Heath Wadden.
Petran led the goalkicking for Riddell with six majors, while Mick Allen (five) was the other big contributor.
Romsey had no multiple goalscorer from their seven majors.
Steve Burlak, Tim Cox and Chris Wilson were best for the visitors, while the crowd was entertained with a thrilling battle between young guns Cameron Dawson and James Climas in the midfield.

[MustonMagic17]

Thankyou Mr Nicholls Its Sunday With No Banta Not Right,raises The Question Is This Due To A Shock Result On Saturday?

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Not bad Matt, not to bad at all !

Who you been talking to, Harry maybe ?

[Animosity]

interesting to see the hawks kick 11 in the last ... i sense a team peaking at the right time. Fitness and Firepower questions ( not that there were any really ) also look to be answered with that result

[footyhead18]

interesting to see the hawks kick 11 in the last ... i sense a team peaking at the right time. Fitness and Firepower questions ( not that there were any really ) also look to be answered with that result

Spot on Animosity, Hawks only team capable of beating Riddell & mark my words, they are more than capable. Get on the juicy odds while they are still available boys!

[BrownDog2]

Where are all the Kangaroos players and supporters?

I'm sure most teams would have had a good chuckle seeing them go down to Lancefield.
I'm sure the Kangaroos rocked up thinking a 10 goal win if they half tried and a 100pt win if they were keen.

Come on guys, bring it on. Surely the umpires cost you the game.

Kangaroos will need Riddell to rest half there side this week to get within even 10 goals.

If Romsey beat Woodend and Kangaroos get beaten by Riddell the Kangaroos miss the double chance come September.

[Mongrel]

Where are all the Kangaroos players and supporters?

I'm sure most teams would have had a good chuckle seeing them go down to Lancefield.
I'm sure the Kangaroos rocked up thinking a 10 goal win if they half tried and a 100pt win if they were keen.

Come on guys, bring it on. Surely the umpires cost you the game.

Kangaroos will need Riddell to rest half there side this week to get within even 10 goals.

If Romsey beat Woodend and Kangaroos get beaten by Riddell the Kangaroos miss the double chance come September.

the kangas will when it matters.

[Harry Wilson]

Not bad Matt, not to bad at all !

Who you been talking to, Harry maybe ?

Why do you think Pickles has been talking to me?

[Trueblueroo]

Where are all the Kangaroos players and supporters?

I'm sure most teams would have had a good chuckle seeing them go down to Lancefield.
I'm sure the Kangaroos rocked up thinking a 10 goal win if they half tried and a 100pt win if they were keen.

Come on guys, bring it on. Surely the umpires cost you the game.

Kangaroos will need Riddell to rest half there side this week to get within even 10 goals.

If Romsey beat Woodend and Kangaroos get beaten by Riddell the Kangaroos miss the double chance come September.

Im here, facing the music!

Whats wrong with Lancefield just playing better football on the day!

Yeah dissapointing, so be it, move on..... You mentioned umpires, not 'US'!

better now than in the next 3/5 weeks.

[billylid]

Where are all the Kangaroos players and supporters?

I'm sure most teams would have had a good chuckle seeing them go down to Lancefield.
I'm sure the Kangaroos rocked up thinking a 10 goal win if they half tried and a 100pt win if they were keen.

Come on guys, bring it on. Surely the umpires cost you the game.

Kangaroos will need Riddell to rest half there side this week to get within even 10 goals.

If Romsey beat Woodend and Kangaroos get beaten by Riddell the Kangaroos miss the double chance come September.

i think ladder will stay same as it is now kangas are a game + healthy perenatge in front of romsey so i cant seeing romsey finishing 3rd. Will be a very good 1st round of finals football (Wood Vs Kangas / DR vs Rosmey) , 2 games that they is no clear favourite.. bing on September

[Itsmyshow]

Where are all the Kangaroos players and supporters?

I'm sure most teams would have had a good chuckle seeing them go down to Lancefield.
I'm sure the Kangaroos rocked up thinking a 10 goal win if they half tried and a 100pt win if they were keen.

Come on guys, bring it on. Surely the umpires cost you the game.

Kangaroos will need Riddell to rest half there side this week to get within even 10 goals.

If Romsey beat Woodend and Kangaroos get beaten by Riddell the Kangaroos miss the double chance come September.

Give it your best BD, sure you have been waiting all year to have a cheap crack at us.. Yep, rarely posted until now... Lancefield played a fantastic game of football, well done to them, Chris Collins has done a fantastic job and put some good things in place at Tiger land. They will be a force in years to come, the youngsters that stepped up from the 18's were fantastic. The Roos need to re focus now on finals and I have no doubt that they will... Hope to see you there BD2...

[Launch]

You can not blame umpiring decisions for sunbury's loss. Lancefield should never have been that close in the first place. I went and watched romsey lancefield last weekend. In a game that traditionally brings the best out of both sides, even when either side are not ravelling well. Lancefield were pityful. They showed no heart, their ball use was fourth rate and plain and simple looked very very ordinary. That being the case, Sunbury will be pretenders when it comes to the business end of the season if they can not handle a lowly and very out of sorts lancefield unit!!

[matt_nicholls]

Being a former Romsey footballer Launch, you should know that you can never underestimate Lancefield. Perhaps the Roos played poorly, but the Tigers have plenty of one thing that the Redbacks lack badly - ticker. There is no doubt that when it comes down to sheer talent, Romsey, Sunbury Kangaroos and every other side ranked 1-6 on the ladder is better poised than Lancefield. But the Tigers are a fighting bunch, and prove that money can't buy team spirit.

Here is a story that may interest a few here too:

Collins reappointed

CHRIS Collins will lead Lancefield Football Club into a new and exciting era, according to the Tigers’ committee.
The 21-year-old playing coach has been reappointed for 2008 as the club pushes for the finals, after missing out the past two seasons.
The Tigers’ last premiership was in 2004, on the back of two consecutive grand final losses.
After finishing second last in 2006, Collins has developed the club into one of the hardest working in the Riddell District Football League.
While the success has not yet come for the former Bendigo Bomber, with just five wins and a draw to date, the Tigers have shown vast improvement this year and appear to be heading in the right direction.
With the club able to field an Under 18s side this season, and with many of those youngsters still able to play in the thirds next year, the Tigers have a breeding ground for success.
Collins, who was a key member of Lancefield’s last premiership as an 18-year-old, has shown enough commitment and vigour to suggest he is capable of leading the Tigers back into the RDFL finals.
In the last decade or so Lancefield Football Club’s fortunes resemble a rollercoaster ride.
In 1996, the club reached an all-time high when they won their second consecutive premiership against Riddell.
Three years later, the club had folded due to lack of numbers and spent a season in recess.
A hard working group of locals united to see the Tigers re-form and a completely different Lancefield Football Club was born.
Less than five years later, the club had competed in three successive grand finals and won a flag, all under the tutelage of master coach Simon Jorgenson.
While Collins is still an apprentice in terms of coaching ability, he has two qualities that can be seen in the best of coaches . . . the respect of players, and leadership.
Lancefield’s senior players did one of their hardest and most gruelling pre-seasons under Collins’ first year as coach.
With a similar preparation heading into next season with a few extra players, there is every chance the Tigers could once again be a force in the RDFL.
It is a credit to the club’s committee for showing faith in Collins as perhaps the youngest ever coach in the Riddell District Football League’s history.
But most of the credit should go to Collins, who rewarded the committee’s faith with a terrific showing in his first senior coaching stint.
POSITIONS VACANT
Lancefield Football Club has opened up the reserves and Under 18 coaching positions for 2008.
Anyone interested in filling either of these positions should send an application and resume to: Coaching Position, P.O. Box 110, Lancefield VIC 3435.

[Trueblueroo]

You can not blame umpiring decisions for sunbury's loss. Lancefield should never have been that close in the first place. I went and watched romsey lancefield last weekend. In a game that traditionally brings the best out of both sides, even when either side are not ravelling well. Lancefield were pityful. They showed no heart, their ball use was fourth rate and plain and simple looked very very ordinary. That being the case, Sunbury will be pretenders when it comes to the business end of the season if they can not handle a lowly and very out of sorts lancefield unit!!

Lancefield have been in a rebuilding phase all last year and this year! So for them to put a constructed game plan together, payed dividends!

You may have seem them play a pityful game of football, but what most are forgetting is they have one of the best midfields still going round!

As for pretenders, good luck with that!

[Mongrel]

You can not blame umpiring decisions for sunbury's loss. Lancefield should never have been that close in the first place. I went and watched romsey lancefield last weekend. In a game that traditionally brings the best out of both sides, even when either side are not ravelling well. Lancefield were pityful. They showed no heart, their ball use was fourth rate and plain and simple looked very very ordinary. That being the case, Sunbury will be pretenders when it comes to the business end of the season if they can not handle a lowly and very out of sorts lancefield unit!!

question.what did the result mean to the kangas?woodend are our focus,
not lancefield.hence the players rested.as for blaming umpires, i must have missed that

[Itsmyshow]

You can not blame umpiring decisions for sunbury's loss. Lancefield should never have been that close in the first place. I went and watched romsey lancefield last weekend. In a game that traditionally brings the best out of both sides, even when either side are not ravelling well. Lancefield were pityful. They showed no heart, their ball use was fourth rate and plain and simple looked very very ordinary. That being the case, Sunbury will be pretenders when it comes to the business end of the season if they can not handle a lowly and very out of sorts lancefield unit!!

Because a side is pityful (sic) one week doesn't neccessarily mean they are pityful every week.. Lancefield were sensational on Saturday, a credit to Chris and his men... :thumbsu:

[billylid]

Because a side is pityful (sic) one week doesn't neccessarily mean they are pityful every week.. Lancefield were sensational on Saturday, a credit to Chris and his men... :thumbsu:

i have to agree i think this year has proven no sides are easy beats and if teams dont bring there A-grade game they are going to be in trouble .. see bro kick a lazy 8 on the weekend fair effort from boy , he usually has a bit to say on the feild (friendly banter of course) and if he is snagging 8 for the day he would have been in full voice...

[Itsmyshow]

i have to agree i think this year has proven no sides are easy beats and if teams dont bring there A-grade game they are going to be in trouble .. see bro kick a lazy 8 on the weekend fair effort from boy , he usually has a bit to say on the feild (friendly banter of course) and if he is snagging 8 for the day he would have been in full voice...

The boy played ok.. Lucky I taught him how to kick :D:cool:

[bromanbomber]

The boy played ok.. Lucky I taught him how to kick :D:cool:
Gents, Could Lancefield cause another upset this weekend then??
surely the Blues will be hoping so...

[joeblow2]

i think ladder will stay same as it is now kangas are a game + healthy perenatge in front of romsey so i cant seeing romsey finishing 3rd. Will be a very good 1st round of finals football (Wood Vs Kangas / DR vs Rosmey) , 2 games that they is no clear favourite.. bing on September
Don't get too far ahead of yourself there billy. You get to face a resurgent Tigers outfit chock full of confidence and playing good footy. Heard a rumor that you may have a few out due to a wedding this week, not that you're likely to tell me. Bring your A game or you may have an early footy trip!

[matt_nicholls]

Tigers terrific!

LANCEFIELD senior footballers produced a stunning four-quarter effort to overrun Sunbury Kangaroos on Saturday, confirming that they will be a side to look out for in 2008.
While the Tigers’ win can only be described as a brilliant team effort, it took a handful of excellent individual displays to conquer the visiting Roos.
Scott Smithwick showed his best form of the season with a superb best on ground performance, kicking three goals in the process.
While the same names popped up in Lancefield’s best, it was the workrate of the younger players that won the Tigers the match.
Luke Malone, Glen Caton, Rob Cini, Chris Burkett, Aaron Andrews, Kirk Lang – all Under 18 players - were terrific.
Considering all bar Caton played in the thirds’ match earlier in the day, it was a remarkable effort by the Tiger cubs.
The five that backed up also have at least another year in the Under 18s, confirming that the Lancefield club is in safe hands for the next few years.
Trailing by 17 points heading into the final stanza, the Tigers played inspired and eye-catching football to overrun Sunbury Kangaroos.
While the Roos had no incentive to win with a top-three berth secured, you can be sure that both sides were fiercely engrossed in winning this encounter. There was definitely no talk of “tanking”, as some AFL clubs have been accused of in the last month or so.
Showing excellent signs of fitness, despite working so hard all year, the Tigers kicked six final term goals to Sunbury’s three, finishing with a three-point lead when the siren sounded.
In front of a small but passionate home crowd, the Tigers were jubilant with their upset victory.
BIGGEST SCORE
While possessions, marks, tackles and inside fifties are useful statistics, the only stat that matter is the final score.
The Tigers’ tally of 16.15 (111) was in fact their highest score of the year, with seven individual goalscorers.
It is said almost every week but inspirational skipper Simon Choate led the way again.
He racked up over 30 possessions and kicked four goals, including three telling majors in the final term.
Choate shared the spoils with Mark Caton (four goals), Smithwick (three) and playing coach Chris Collins (two).
The re-signing of Collins earlier in the week appeared to be an inspiration for the Tigers.
For Sunbury Kangaroos, Leigh Sporle produced his best game of the season with eight goals in a terrific display.
Former Bowen medallist Jamie Cuffe showed his recruiting value with a good showing in the ruck in tandem with Steve Boyd, while midfielders Mark McInerney and Daniel Bonnici also shone.
Lancefield travel to Diggers Rest this Saturday for a chance to knock the Burra out of the finals race. Should the Tigers win and Kilmore defeat Rockbank, the Blues will finish in fifth position – ahead of Diggers Rest.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Why do you think Pickles has been talking to me?

Cause I think he got his review pretty right for not actually being at the game, and your opinion is always pretty objective & accurate pal.
(hope that does'nt sound to sicophantic)

[matt_nicholls]

Cause I think he got his review pretty right for not actually being at the game, and your opinion is always pretty objective & accurate pal.
(hope that does'nt sound to sicophantic)

Obviously it is impossible to be at each match so I normally speak to a number of people who were in attendance before writing my pieces, sometimes Harry. But overall, I think I do a reasonable job considering there are no replays, no television coverage of our games etc. Mike Sheahan has it easy!!!

[Hawker28]

Gents, Could Lancefield cause another upset this weekend then??
surely the Blues will be hoping so...

Crucial Timing for Absent Trio

In what has been a outstanding year for the Riddell Dristrict Football League and the associated clubs, the crunch time of season is just about upon us. This Saturday will make or break Diggers Rest and Kilmore's season respectively, with both not having a say in how the other side pans out. However come 5pm Saturday after a terrific 18 rounds of football a clearer picture will have been painted! some question's will be getting asked for the unfortunate one, as to where to now, and who will play in the big one! Kilmore will need Lancefield to beat Diggers and Diggers will require Rockbank to put a performance up like they did 2 weeks ago against Riddell to be any certainty.

In a season defying round of football, it comes to light now that an issue surrounding the perfomance and result of one particular game could shape out to be bigger than intially thought. Last year the 'Diggers Rest Football Club' headed into the biggest game of the year without several players due to particular religion commitments.

This week brings the same value for the club, and the same issues will arise! Do Diggers have it in them to beat Lancefield without them? A question asked by so many over the pre-season and at the completion of last year, it even lead to the questioning of the league by the Herald Sun and Football Victoria, in how the game could be structured for these players to play.

Your all thinking that this game is played on Saturday, and they should not have a problem playing. "WRONG"! This saturday, Diggers will take the field in what has been a season defying turn around after a dismal first half to the year, without these key players. One particular player J.Jose has had another stellar year, and been a key performer in the significant climb towards September and will poll extremely well in the end of year Bowen count.

On Saturday these guys will attend a wedding, whilst their team mates will do battle to play September and keep the dream alive. Very crucial after the circumstances and the critiscism these players received last year about commtiment to their team mates, as that question could be put to them and laid in front of them Saturday!

In what possibly could be the most defying moment in this season, could this impact the final 5 for 2007? Only Saturday will tell, as both sides will go to war to play in September football! How you like this one Nichols? Bet you had no idea! Eat my shorts!:thumbsu:

[dpagan]

No doubt will be tougher for diggers but they will account for the tigers. Anyone keen to throw a few smokeys from each club for the Bowen. Apart from the favourites, jose and sipthorpe to give it a real shake- Thoughts

[matt_nicholls]

How you like this one Nichols? Bet you had no idead! Eat my shorts!:thumbsu:

Firstly, I'll believe it when I see it. Secondly, you are not the first person to know something before me. Thirdly, does it even matter if Kilmore or Diggers make the finals? Neither are good enough.

[matt_nicholls]

No doubt will be tougher for diggers but they will account for the tigers. Anyone keen to throw a few smokeys from each club for the Bowen. Apart from the favourites, jose and sipthorpe to give it a real shake- Thoughts

Sipthorp absolutely no chance! Missed far too many games.

[Itsmyshow]

Crucial Timing for Absent Trio

In what has been a outstanding year for the Riddell Dristrict Football League and the associated clubs, the crunch time of season is just about upon us. This Saturday will make or break Diggers Rest and Kilmore's season respectively, with both not having a say in how the other side pans out. However come 5pm Saturday after a terrific 18 rounds of football a clearer picture will have been painted! some question's will be getting asked for the unfortunate one, as to where to now, and who will play in the big one! Kilmore will need Lancefield to beat Diggers and Diggers will require Rockbank to put a performance up like they did 2 weeks ago against Riddell to be any certainty.

In a season defying round of football, it comes to light now that an issue surrounding the perfomance and result of one particular game could shape out to be bigger than intially thought. Last year the 'Diggers Rest Football Club' headed into the biggest game of the year without several players due to particular religion commitments.

This week brings the same value for the club, and the same issues will arise! Do Diggers have it in them to beat Lancefield without them? A question asked by so many over the pre-season and at the completion of last year, it even lead to the questioning of the league by the Herald Sun and Football Victoria, in how the game could be structured for these players to play.

Your all thinking that this game is played on Saturday, and they should not have a problem playing. "WRONG"! This saturday, Diggers will take the field in what has been a season defying turn around after a dismal first half to the year, without these key players. One particular player J.Jose has had another stellar year, and been a key performer in the significant climb towards September and will poll extremely well in the end of year Bowen count.

On Saturday these guys will attend a wedding, whilst their team mates will do battle to play September and keep the dream alive. Very crucial after the circumstances and the critiscism these players received last year about commtiment to their team mates, as that question could be put to them and laid in front of them Saturday!

In what possibly could be the most defying moment in this season, could this impact the final 5 for 2007? Only Saturday will tell, as both sides will go to war to play in September football! How you like this one Nichols? Bet you had no idea! Eat my shorts!:thumbsu:

Um... I had no idea that these games would be "Defying"... I would have thought that they may be "Defining" though... :D

[Harry Wilson]

Cause I think he got his review pretty right for not actually being at the game, and your opinion is always pretty objective & accurate pal.
(hope that does'nt sound to sicophantic)

No not at all. Who were your best players for both sides Omni? I know there wasn't too many from Romsey and there were plenty from Riddell, could you give me your three for each side?

[Hawker28]

Um... I had no idea that these games would be "Defying"... I would have thought that they may be "Defining" though... :D

Sorry, Kyneton Sec education for you....

[Harry Wilson]

Being a former Romsey footballer Launch, you should know that you can never underestimate Lancefield. Perhaps the Roos played poorly, but the Tigers have plenty of one thing that the Redbacks lack badly - ticker. .

Not a very accurate comment Mr Nicholls. I'm sure I speak for a number of my fellow Redbacks in saying that there are a alot of us with plenty of what you refer to as "ticker". You only have to look at the blokes who haven't missed a game despite carrying injuries, you look at the performances of the blokes who may not be superstars but lift when the other so called superstars are down, the ones that play well against good sides, not just the rabble. If you want the Redbacks to lift, you've just found out how to make them. Comments like that will only fire them up as it has me. Personally I'm insulted. Sure I can handle critisism, but when you are questioning the heart/courage and determination of a club and my team mates, then you a bound to get someone who will take it personally and you've found him.:thumbsd:

[matt_nicholls]

Not a very accurate comment Mr Nicholls. I'm sure I speak for a number of my fellow Redbacks in saying that there are a alot of us with plenty of what you refer to as "ticker". You only have to look at the blokes who haven't missed a game despite carrying injuries, you look at the performances of the blokes who may not be superstars but lift when the other so called superstars are down, the ones that play well against good sides, not just the rabble. If you want the Redbacks to lift, you've just found out how to make them. Comments like that will only fire them up as it has me. Personally I'm insulted. Sure I can handle critisism, but when you are questioning the heart/courage and determination of a club and my team mates, then you a bound to get someone who will take it personally and you've found him.:thumbsd:

Finally some ticker! Haha. You know I'll always have a dig at the Redbacks. It's in my blood champ. Don't worry, everyone knows that Romsey is having a crack each and every week. No one is going to listen to what I have to say :D I've been desperately wanting to see Romsey play to their potential this year. They have shown glimpses, but I don't think anyone has seen the Redbacks play a solid four-quarter game yet. If they can put it together, they can accomplish great things

[BrownDog2]

Not a very accurate comment Mr Nicholls. I'm sure I speak for a number of my fellow Redbacks in saying that there are a alot of us with plenty of what you refer to as "ticker". You only have to look at the blokes who haven't missed a game despite carrying injuries, you look at the performances of the blokes who may not be superstars but lift when the other so called superstars are down, the ones that play well against good sides, not just the rabble. If you want the Redbacks to lift, you've just found out how to make them. Comments like that will only fire them up as it has me. Personally I'm insulted. Sure I can handle critisism, but when you are questioning the heart/courage and determination of a club and my team mates, then you a bound to get someone who will take it personally and you've found him.:thumbsd:

Lets be honest Harry - the Redbacks didn't show much heart on Saturday. Especially when Riddell had their foot to the floor in the first half. Two goals to half time by a team to play finals is woefully weak.

[Blueboy16]

Just looked at the 2's ladder.....

Bring on Riddell next week for the Kanga's boys. Win that game and week 1 of the finals sees Kanga's Vs Diggers. Oh so looking forward to that ripper blood bath.

[Rodriguez]

Sipthorp absolutely no chance! Missed far too many games.

How many votes required to win do you think Matt? Sippy chance to poll 18. Although I think Woodend will have an even spread. Roo won with 18 last year I think.. Bonnici and Belville are they likely to poll 20+