RDFL Thread 2007

[discoduck]

i merely mentioned the players from macedon that would be candidates for that team.if u look at the previous posts you will find i was already nominated.thats the only reason my name came up amongst the other macedon players.i didnt bother responding to your post at the time because i knew you had me totally wrong.but u continued it on b4 so i decided to respond.a beer sounds like a great idea tho:D

sounds like beers are on me if i misconstrued it that badly.

[matt_nicholls]

sounds like beers are on me if i misconstrued it that badly.

How am I supposed to host a kickarse party if you're still in the area Disco!

[Animosity]

PHWOARRRRRRRRRRRRRR THATSSSSSSSSS THE TICKKKKKKKET !!!!!!!! :thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:

[Uncle_Touchy]

PHWOARRRRRRRRRRRRRR THATSSSSSSSSS THE TICKKKKKKKET !!!!!!!! :thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:

thats the faaaaaaarrrrrrrkkkking ticket.go kangas

[Mongrel]

sounds like beers are on me if i misconstrued it that badly.

wont be a cheap shout disco.ims and anamosity will wanna drink too.i might even set u up with uncle touchy:D

[blues12]

Woodend-Hesket's reserves and thirds should romp it in.

You sound quite confident there matt, you must have good odds going for the roos 2s and diggers 3rds. Whats the market :D

[matt_nicholls]

You sound quite confident there matt, you must have good odds going for the roos 2s and diggers 3rds. Whats the market :D

Get on centralsport.org my contact details are there if you're interested.

[blues12]

Get on centralsport.org my contact details are there if you're interested.

$1.25 for the favs that are going to romp it in, and $2.30 for the roughies, you make me laugh nicholls.

[e1984]

come on guys we have got to be serious, this weekend Riddell to thump Kangaroos by 40pts and Woodend will beat Romsey by 35pts
all one way games this week, Sorry Guys

[footyhead18]

$1.25 for the favs that are going to romp it in, and $2.30 for the roughies, you make me laugh nicholls.

odds are extremely skinny this week. Matt must be scared wthe punters might get a bit back after cleaning us up on Bowen. Wodend @1.40 with 5 changes (including their biggest star...ssshhhhhh i didnt let it out woody) is way under odds but romsey at just 2.10 not very enticing either.
cmon matt i understand your gonna be alittle under value but this is ridiculous.

[frogworth]

Woodend-Hesket's reserves and thirds should romp it in.

Thats a big call ... I'm expecting an upset.;)

[matt_nicholls]

odds are extremely skinny this week. Matt must be scared wthe punters might get a bit back after cleaning us up on Bowen. Wodend @1.40 with 5 changes (including their biggest star...ssshhhhhh i didnt let it out woody) is way under odds but romsey at just 2.10 not very enticing either.
cmon matt i understand your gonna be alittle under value but this is ridiculous.

Sorry fellas I didn't adjust the market.

[Iceman27]

Anyone withe results from todays games?

[matt_nicholls]

Riddell held a five goal lead at qtr time, the Kangaroos fought back to lead at the main break, the Bombers held a slight lead at the final break, before kicking away slightly to record a four goal win. Best for Riddell IMO were: Aaron Blade, Jason Allen, Heathy Wadden (although he missed some soda goals) and Leigh Harrison (who was the difference in the second half). For the Roos, I thought Bonnici was the igniter in the second term with some excellent individual efforts, but I thought Leigh McInerney was absolutely sensational. The big Idol in G. Ploog or as we like to call him "The Simo Destroyer" was also great with some "dukeish" grabs and a nice taunt to the crowd. The umpiring was very good all day, but there was a bit of a blue in the last quarter when Harrison dropped a mark, the ump blew the whistle to pay it and then had to call a ball-up. From that play the ball went down the Roos end where they had a shot at goal, fortunately for the Bombers it missed. Then about 60 seconds later Heath Wadden dropped a mark which was ultimately paid and then he too missed! But I thought the umps were very good all day. Not much atmosphere at Romsey though I thought, people were too spread out. The surface looked a treat though!


In the reserves, huge upset with the Kangaroos rolling the Hawks. Very lackluster performance from the Woodend-Hesket boys. One of the best reserves quarters of footy was seen in the second term.

In the Under 18s, Woodend-Hesket booted three goals in the first five minutes and didn't look back. Diggers Rest had enough of the ball but didn't use it.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Riddell held a five goal lead at qtr time, the Kangaroos fought back to lead at the main break, the Bombers held a slight lead at the final break, before kicking away slightly to record a four goal win. Best for Riddell IMO were: Aaron Blade, Jason Allen, Heathy Wadden (although he missed some soda goals) and Leigh Harrison (who was the difference in the second half). For the Roos, I thought Bonnici was the igniter in the second term with some excellent individual efforts, but I thought Leigh McInerney was absolutely sensational. The big Idol in G. Ploog or as we like to call him "The Simo Destroyer" was also great with some "dukeish" grabs and a nice taunt to the crowd. The umpiring was very good all day, but there was a bit of a blue in the last quarter when Harrison dropped a mark, the ump blew the whistle to pay it and then had to call a ball-up. From that play the ball went down the Roos end where they had a shot at goal, fortunately for the Bombers it missed. Then about 60 seconds later Heath Wadden dropped a mark which was ultimately paid and then he too missed! But I thought the umps were very good all day. Not much atmosphere at Romsey though I thought, people were too spread out. The surface looked a treat though!


In the reserves, huge upset with the Kangaroos rolling the Hawks. Very lackluster performance from the Woodend-Hesket boys. One of the best reserves quarters of footy was seen in the second term.

In the Under 18s, Woodend-Hesket booted three goals in the first five minutes and didn't look back. Diggers Rest had enough of the ball but didn't use it.

In the Seniors.

N. Allen No 2 clearly BOG - 21 kicks 10 handballs & 8 marks,
J. Belleville 17 kicks 11 handballs.
A. Blade 12 kicks 10 handballs.
J. Petran 4 goals.
H Wadden 4 goals.
L. Harrison 3 goals.

[blues12]

Riddell held a five goal lead at qtr time, the Kangaroos fought back to lead at the main break, the Bombers held a slight lead at the final break, before kicking away slightly to record a four goal win.
Not much atmosphere at Romsey though I thought, people were too spread out. The surface looked a treat though!


In the reserves, huge upset with the Kangaroos rolling the Hawks. Very lackluster performance from the Woodend-Hesket boys. One of the best reserves quarters of footy was seen in the second term.



Not much atmosphere, where were you? on the golf course. The Roos supporters got right into it, with great vocals, roo chants and everything, maybe next time you should move around the whole ground, not just sit in your car next to a 80 year olds tea party. :D

As for the huge upset in the 2s, i think it may only be you that underated the boys so much. To be honest, i didn't think it would have been a result like that. I did think that if we played our best football we could have won.
:thumbsu: Congratulations to the boys on gaining entry into another Grand Final, well played and deserved. :thumbsu:

Congratulations to both Riddell and Woodend for also having sides going into the big one. I think it was diggers and riddell that went through in the netball? :confused:

[Digger52]

After seeing Ressies result & hearing about some of the changes in the Hawks side,there sounds like all is not well north of the Divide.Romsey may be a big chance to take 1st semi out.How many goals did Dowling kick this year,you don"t drop someone who is a key forward.How interested would he have been yesterday in the Ressies.
As 4 Hawks 18s very good effort ,even though Diggers had enough of the Ball (after 1st 5mns) They did not allow Diggers forwards the room to enuff create scoring opps.
Hoping Burra 2s get up 2day so I can be there with them next week along with the 18s

[X_box_X]

Is Blade the guy with the dreadlocks, or is that someone else?

[joeblow2]

The Lancefield Football Club held their B&F vote count last night. Winners were: Phil Conway beat Simon Choate in the seniors, Matty Crozier beat Wayne Kraus in the reserves, Luke Malone beat Chris Burkett in the u18's. Netball A grade was taken out by Anna Soldatic and the B grade saw Nicole Sheehan winning.:thumbsu:

[joeblow2]

Is Blade the guy with the dreadlocks, or is that someone else?
Dreadlocks is Justin Belleville, Blade wears 33.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

The Lancefield Football Club held their B&F vote count last night. Winners were: Phil Conway beat Simon Choate in the seniors, Matty Crozier beat Wayne Kraus in the reserves, Luke Malone beat Chris Burkett in the u18's. Netball A grade was taken out by Anna Soldatic and the B grade saw Nicole Sheehan winning.:thumbsu:

Hey that Anna Soldatic goes ok JB ! ..................................... & she aint to bad apparently at netball either.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Romsey, Romsey, Romsey how the hell did you loose that game today ?

[footy mad 2]

Romsey, Romsey, Romsey how the hell did you loose that game today ?

got a match review for us

[matt_nicholls]

Woodend-Hesket got up by seven points in a thriller at Kilmore today.

For all those who were there, lets face it, Romsey blew it. Not only in the game, but in selection too. Take nothing away from the Hawks though, they fought brilliantly when their backs were against the wall. They led by around two goals at the first break, trailed by four goals at half time and two goals at the third break. But some sensational work by young Salpy in the final term, Ciunik and Johnstone saw the Hawks fight back to win the game. Sammy Bowen early and Sippy were also superb.

Romsey's better players were Burlak (why did they give him so much room :confused:), Morgan (five goals on one leg), Connellan, Nettlebeck (brilliant) and Dawson. But the Redbacks couldn't put it together for long enough to hold on. A ten-goal second term should win you most games of football, but they couldn't put Woodend-Hesket away.

In the reserves, Riddell were fantastic to roll Diggers, and Romsey trounced the Cats in the Under 18s. But never before have I seen worse sportsmanship on a football field. The Redbacks' behaviour to jeer Macedon after they had lost reeks with arrogance and immaturity. Perhaps the club would have two footy sides playing next week rather than one if some of the thirds had of been willing to play seniors. Ben Richmond wanted to but couldn't due to family reasons, but Harrison or McGregor should have been in the side instead of Harry Wilson, Jason Dipietro and Clint Dawson - who all contributed nothing. In a seven-point ball game, had three fleet footed youngsters played instead of one injured bloke and two reserves players, perhaps the result would have been reversed.

By the way, Woodend-Hesket did a fantastic job without a key ruckman in the side. I think Darko will have to be dropped this week for Dowling though. He would have made a huge difference today.

[frogworth]

In the reserves, Riddell were fantastic to roll Diggers, and Romsey trounced the Cats in the Under 18s. But never before have I seen worse sportsmanship on a football field. The Redbacks' behaviour to jeer Macedon after they had lost reeks with arrogance and immaturity.

Romsey u/18s have done this all year, and only now does it come to everyones attention. The way SOME of them play and go about their football is unsportsman-like and very arrogent. Could maybe the reason the fight started last week be because they didnt like the fact they were losing?

[4thburra]

Romsey u/18s have done this all year, and only now does it come to everyones attention. The way SOME of them play and go about their football is unsportsman-like and very arrogent. Could maybe the reason the fight started last week be because they didnt like the fact they were losing?

i think they need to be spoken too when they start talking about
"smashing the stupid c**ts teeth out"
just because he kicked a goal on them.

[discreet1]

Woodend-Hesket got up by seven points in a thriller at Kilmore today.

For all those who were there, lets face it, Romsey blew it. Not only in the game, but in selection too. Take nothing away from the Hawks though, they fought brilliantly when their backs were against the wall. They led by around two goals at the first break, trailed by four goals at half time and two goals at the third break. But some sensational work by young Salpy in the final term, Ciunik and Johnstone saw the Hawks fight back to win the game. Sammy Bowen early and Sippy were also superb.

Romsey's better players were Burlak (why did they give him so much room :confused:), Morgan (five goals on one leg), Connellan, Nettlebeck (brilliant) and Dawson. But the Redbacks couldn't put it together for long enough to hold on. A ten-goal second term should win you most games of football, but they couldn't put Woodend-Hesket away.

In the reserves, Riddell were fantastic to roll Diggers, and Romsey trounced the Cats in the Under 18s. But never before have I seen worse sportsmanship on a football field. The Redbacks' behaviour to jeer Macedon after they had lost reeks with arrogance and immaturity. Perhaps the club would have two footy sides playing next week rather than one if some of the thirds had of been willing to play seniors. Ben Richmond wanted to but couldn't due to family reasons, but Harrison or McGregor should have been in the side instead of Harry Wilson, Jason Dipietro and Clint Dawson - who all contributed nothing. In a seven-point ball game, had three fleet footed youngsters played instead of one injured bloke and two reserves players, perhaps the result would have been reversed.

By the way, Woodend-Hesket did a fantastic job without a key ruckman in the side. I think Darko will have to be dropped this week for Dowling though. He would have made a huge difference today.


Lets face it, Romsey were never going to challenge for the premiership, they did well to get that close today, they have alot of blokes that shirk a contest and when the game was there to be won, we stood up when they didnt. I agree we may have given burlak to much room, but nettlebeck brilliant??? He doesnt hurt you with any of his posessions, so brilliant is a over statement!! Congrats to Romsey for getting so close. Pick up a few players and they may challenge next year.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Gee, Humble does'nt readily spring to mind here then ?

[e1984]

Romsey were ok but take out the 2nd quarter and Woodend were all over them, should have closed off the game a lot earlier. Next the Kangarooos on Macedon's ground woodend run will get them through to the granny. i had a look at the kangaroos on Saturday and while they can play good football in patches,will be hard to see them do itfor 4 quarters.
Go Hawkers!!!!!:thumbsu:

[RR99]

Great work by the hawks today. I disagree that the kangaroos will beat the hawks, just some real hard bodies to mactch the kangas onballer's and it call be a real match. kudos' to romsey who clearly lacked 2 runners/onballers to seal an improbable premlim. Bring on next near!!!

[RR99]

Anyone got any thoughts about Romesey form 2008??????????????

[matt_nicholls]

Anyone got any thoughts about Romesey form 2008??????????????

It's impossible to say. Should the list stay the same and they pick up one or two they'll be a chance, but its probably more likely to fade away IMO.

[Hawker28]

Matt McLellan is set to hang them up. Word on the grapevine is Burlak going bush to chase coin, Dave Keenan is heading overseas for 12 months.
Leaves some big holes in already ageing list. Maybe some of these 18's can take the step up perhaps.

[matt_nicholls]

Matt McLellan is set to hang them up. Word on the grapevine is Burlak going bush to chase coin, Dave Keenan is heading overseas for 12 months.
Leaves some big holes in already ageing list. Maybe some of these 18's can take the step up perhaps.

From yesterday's game this is how I see Romsey's line-up in 2008.

LIKELY TO STAY
Brydan Morgan
Steve Burlak
Cam Dawson
Mick McCarthy (last year).
Luke Baker
Ryan Connellan
Paul Brady
Brad Cuthbert
Ben Nettlebeck
Tim Cox
James Moore (if Carrolls play in Melb he might follow)
Warren Kairns (is getting weary though)
Chris Wilson
Ben Jonn
Daniel Hartley

LIKELY TO LEAVE
Dave Keenan (overseas)
Matt McLellan (retirement)

QUESTION MARK
Justin Binney
Anthony Higgins
Paul Evans

UNLIKELY TO GET A GAME
Jason Dipietro
Shannon Dremel

LIKELY TO PLAY SENIORS
SHOULD THEY STAY
Danny Harrison
John Baker
Justin McGregor
Phil Romeril
Tyron Staley
Ben Sullivan

[Ding_Dong]

Woodend-Hesket got up by seven points in a thriller at Kilmore today.

For all those who were there, lets face it, Romsey blew it. Not only in the game, but in selection too. Take nothing away from the Hawks though, they fought brilliantly when their backs were against the wall. They led by around two goals at the first break, trailed by four goals at half time and two goals at the third break. But some sensational work by young Salpy in the final term, Ciunik and Johnstone saw the Hawks fight back to win the game. Sammy Bowen early and Sippy were also superb.

Romsey's better players were Burlak (why did they give him so much room :confused:), Morgan (five goals on one leg), Connellan, Nettlebeck (brilliant) and Dawson. But the Redbacks couldn't put it together for long enough to hold on. A ten-goal second term should win you most games of football, but they couldn't put Woodend-Hesket away.

In the reserves, Riddell were fantastic to roll Diggers, and Romsey trounced the Cats in the Under 18s. But never before have I seen worse sportsmanship on a football field. The Redbacks' behaviour to jeer Macedon after they had lost reeks with arrogance and immaturity. Perhaps the club would have two footy sides playing next week rather than one if some of the thirds had of been willing to play seniors. Ben Richmond wanted to but couldn't due to family reasons, but Harrison or McGregor should have been in the side instead of Harry Wilson, Jason Dipietro and Clint Dawson - who all contributed nothing. In a seven-point ball game, had three fleet footed youngsters played instead of one injured bloke and two reserves players, perhaps the result would have been reversed.

By the way, Woodend-Hesket did a fantastic job without a key ruckman in the side. I think Darko will have to be dropped this week for Dowling though. He would have made a huge difference today.


Pickles where did you get Clint Dawson from...he didn't play

[matt_nicholls]

Pickles where did you get Clint Dawson from...he didn't play

Sorry it was supposed to be Shannon Dremel

[4thburra]

. Perhaps the club would have two footy sides playing next week rather than one if some of the thirds had of been willing to play seniors. Ben Richmond wanted to but couldn't due to family reasons, but Harrison or McGregor should have been in the side instead of Harry Wilson, Jason Dipietro and Clint Dawson - who all contributed nothing. In a seven-point ball game, had three fleet footed youngsters played instead of one injured bloke and two reserves players, perhaps the result would have been reversed.


harrison, mcgregor, smith, sullivan, romeril and most of the other romsey 18s all sat on the boundary and watched their team get run over.
they definitely could have had a better input.

[BrownDog2]

harrison, mcgregor, smith, sullivan, romeril and most of the other romsey 18s all sat on the boundary and watched their team get run over.
they definitely could have had a better input.

I hope the Romsey 18's get done on Saturday - there all a bunch of &^%^%$&#($&$%$&@#(@))!!&*

[matt_nicholls]

harrison, mcgregor, smith, sullivan, romeril and most of the other romsey 18s all sat on the boundary and watched their team get run over.
they definitely could have had a better input.

I agree completely. Although McGregor was cramping up. Richmond was picked to play both games but had to rush away after the 18s game for family reasons.

[4thburra]

I hope the Romsey 18's get done on Saturday - there all a bunch of &^%^%$&#($&$%$&@#(@))!!&*

get on the burra bandwagon.
storming home in season 07 :):thumbsu:
we could use all the support available

[Ding_Dong]

I hope the Romsey 18's get done on Saturday - there all a bunch of &^%^%$&#($&$%$&@#(@))!!&*


Harsh word's DOG.....must have beaten you recently..lol:D

[Ding_Dong]

Sorry it was supposed to be Shannon Dremel

You are forgiven :rolleyes:

[matt_nicholls]

Redbacks eliminated
by Matt Nicholls

DESPITE kicking 10 goals in the second quarter and playing some brilliant football in patches, Romsey was unable to overcome a spirited charge from Woodend-Hesket on Sunday.
Carrying one injured and two reserves players into the game, it was little wonder the Redbacks run out of legs, kicking just two second half goals in the Riddell District Football League first semi-final.
In excellent but windy conditions at Kilmore’s J.J. Clancy Reserve, the Redbacks were eliminated from the premiership race, with Woodend-Hesket advancing to play Sunbury Kangaroos this Saturday in a preliminary final.
The winner will face Riddell in the grand final at Lancefield the following Sunday.
Looking at both the Hawks and Roos on the weekend, the form suggests that the Kangaroos will enter the battle as favourites.
Woodend-Hesket fought back brilliantly against Romsey, but lacked a ruckman and a key defender.
With Matt Stacey expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season with an injured hamstring, the Hawks will be under pressure to find a suitable replacement.
As he did in the elimination final the previous weekend, Romsey ruckman Ryan Connellan dominated the hit-outs on Sunday.
Had the Redbacks been able to field injured onballer Matt McLellan, the game would have been theirs - an obvious deficiency in the middle appeared early in the game.
In the first quarter, Woodend-Hesket had much more of the ball, but failed to use the strong breeze to their advantage, leading by just 11 points at the first break.
In one of the most open and attacking quarters seen this season at any level, the Redbacks marched into half time with a lead of 25 points, after a 10-goal term.
Brydan Morgan and Anthony Higgins were simply superb up forward for Romsey, with Connellan, Steve Burlak and Ben Nettlebeck finding plenty of the football.
Whoever was supposed to be playing on Burlak should drop their heads, as the tall utility was able to run riot through the midfield in the first half.
The amount of space he was in at times embarrassed some of the most passionate Hawk fans on the sidelines.
With a handy buffer at the main break, all the talk was about Romsey, only for the side to come out and play one of the most insipid quarters seen in a finals match.
While kicking against the wind, there can be no excuses for Romsey’s performance, which saw them go through the third term scoreless, holding a four-point lead at the final change.
After their second term brilliance, no one wanted to dismiss the Redbacks chances, but you couldn’t help but feel their race had been run and won, with the Hawks hunting a revenge match against the Kangaroos.
HEROES
There were two final quarter heroes for Woodend-Hesket, and both have had indifferent seasons at Gilbert Gordon Reserve this year.
The first was Dale Ciunik, who has struggled with injury after starting the season in reasonably good form.
The former Kyneton player showed his silky skills and footy nous to use the ball brilliantly late in the game, his composure second to none.
Daniel Salpietro, a spritely young goal sneak, was the second. A player who comes under a lot of scrutiny for his decision making at times, Salpietro stood tall late in the game to take two excellent contested marks and set up a handful of goals.
When he kicked his fifth goal of the match from directly in front after a 50-metre penalty, he gave Woodend-Hesket a seven-point lead with the siren sounding moments later.
While Ciunik and Salpietro will get much of the accolades for the victory, there were three others who performed soundly and deserve much of the kudos.
Floating between the wings, Kar Weng Ng showed RDFL fans some of his finest work, producing a workman-like but magical four-quarter effort.
Forward flanker Sam Bowen was sensational early, particularly in the first and third quarters, providing much of the delivery to his forwards.
With a shortage of big men, Daniel Sipthorp produced another stellar effort in the midfield and around the ground to suggest that he is Woodend-Hesket’s trump card in this Saturday’s preliminary final.
For Romsey, Morgan was again brilliant, having to play virtually on one leg with a hamstring strain, while Burlak, Connellan, Nettlebeck, Paul Brady and Cam Dawson were also in good touch.
The Redbacks virtually played with 19 men for the day, with Chris Wilson selected despite being unable to contribute with an ankle injury, and reserves’ fill-ins Jason Dipietro and Shannon Dremel not up to senior football standard.
Had they played three Under 18s instead, some of whom have performed exceptionally all season in the seniors, I consider there is no doubt the result would have been reversed.
As they say, hindsight is a wonderful thing, especially once you’ve been knocked out of the finals.
SENIORS
Woodend-Hesket 4.1, 8.2, 11.5, 15.6 (96) d
Romsey 2.2, 12.3, 12.3, 14.5 (89).
Goals (W): D. Salpietro, D. Ciunik 5; A. Johnstone, K. Ng 2; D. Dabrovsak.
Best: Ng, Ciunik, S. Bowen, Salpietro, M. Stevens, D. Sipthorp.
Goals (R): B. Morgan 5; A. Higgins 4; P. Evans 2; R. Connellan, P. Brady, T. Cox.
Best: Morgan, Higgins, S. Burlak, Connellan, Brady, Cox.

[stubby holder]

Redbacks eliminated
by Matt Nicholls

DESPITE kicking 10 goals in the second quarter and playing some brilliant football in patches, Romsey was unable to overcome a spirited charge from Woodend-Hesket on Sunday.
Carrying one injured and two reserves players into the game, it was little wonder the Redbacks run out of legs, kicking just two second half goals in the Riddell District Football League first semi-final.
In excellent but windy conditions at Kilmore’s J.J. Clancy Reserve, the Redbacks were eliminated from the premiership race, with Woodend-Hesket advancing to play Sunbury Kangaroos this Saturday in a preliminary final.
The winner will face Riddell in the grand final at Lancefield the following Sunday.
Looking at both the Hawks and Roos on the weekend, the form suggests that the Kangaroos will enter the battle as favourites.
Woodend-Hesket fought back brilliantly against Romsey, but lacked a ruckman and a key defender.
With Matt Stacey expected to be sidelined for the rest of the season with an injured hamstring, the Hawks will be under pressure to find a suitable replacement.
As he did in the elimination final the previous weekend, Romsey ruckman Ryan Connellan dominated the hit-outs on Sunday.
Had the Redbacks been able to field injured onballer Matt McLellan, the game would have been theirs - an obvious deficiency in the middle appeared early in the game.
In the first quarter, Woodend-Hesket had much more of the ball, but failed to use the strong breeze to their advantage, leading by just 11 points at the first break.
In one of the most open and attacking quarters seen this season at any level, the Redbacks marched into half time with a lead of 25 points, after a 10-goal term.
Brydan Morgan and Anthony Higgins were simply superb up forward for Romsey, with Connellan, Steve Burlak and Ben Nettlebeck finding plenty of the football.
Whoever was supposed to be playing on Burlak should drop their heads, as the tall utility was able to run riot through the midfield in the first half.
The amount of space he was in at times embarrassed some of the most passionate Hawk fans on the sidelines.
With a handy buffer at the main break, all the talk was about Romsey, only for the side to come out and play one of the most insipid quarters seen in a finals match.
While kicking against the wind, there can be no excuses for Romsey’s performance, which saw them go through the third term scoreless, holding a four-point lead at the final change.
After their second term brilliance, no one wanted to dismiss the Redbacks chances, but you couldn’t help but feel their race had been run and won, with the Hawks hunting a revenge match against the Kangaroos.
HEROES
There were two final quarter heroes for Woodend-Hesket, and both have had indifferent seasons at Gilbert Gordon Reserve this year.
The first was Dale Ciunik, who has struggled with injury after starting the season in reasonably good form.
The former Kyneton player showed his silky skills and footy nous to use the ball brilliantly late in the game, his composure second to none.
Daniel Salpietro, a spritely young goal sneak, was the second. A player who comes under a lot of scrutiny for his decision making at times, Salpietro stood tall late in the game to take two excellent contested marks and set up a handful of goals.
When he kicked his fifth goal of the match from directly in front after a 50-metre penalty, he gave Woodend-Hesket a seven-point lead with the siren sounding moments later.
While Ciunik and Salpietro will get much of the accolades for the victory, there were three others who performed soundly and deserve much of the kudos.
Floating between the wings, Kar Weng Ng showed RDFL fans some of his finest work, producing a workman-like but magical four-quarter effort.
Forward flanker Sam Bowen was sensational early, particularly in the first and third quarters, providing much of the delivery to his forwards.
With a shortage of big men, Daniel Sipthorp produced another stellar effort in the midfield and around the ground to suggest that he is Woodend-Hesket’s trump card in this Saturday’s preliminary final.
For Romsey, Morgan was again brilliant, having to play virtually on one leg with a hamstring strain, while Burlak, Connellan, Nettlebeck, Paul Brady and Cam Dawson were also in good touch.
The Redbacks virtually played with 19 men for the day, with Chris Wilson selected despite being unable to contribute with an ankle injury, and reserves’ fill-ins Jason Dipietro and Shannon Dremel not up to senior football standard.
Had they played three Under 18s instead, some of whom have performed exceptionally all season in the seniors, I consider there is no doubt the result would have been reversed.
As they say, hindsight is a wonderful thing, especially once you’ve been knocked out of the finals.
SENIORS
Woodend-Hesket 4.1, 8.2, 11.5, 15.6 (96) d
Romsey 2.2, 12.3, 12.3, 14.5 (89).
Goals (W): D. Salpietro, D. Ciunik 5; A. Johnstone, K. Ng 2; D. Dabrovsak.
Best: Ng, Ciunik, S. Bowen, Salpietro, M. Stevens, D. Sipthorp.
Goals (R): B. Morgan 5; A. Higgins 4; P. Evans 2; R. Connellan, P. Brady, T. Cox.
Best: Morgan, Higgins, S. Burlak, Connellan, Brady, Cox.

Couldn't find a spot in your best six for the "brilliant" Nettlebeck?

[matt_nicholls]

Couldn't find a spot in your best six for the "brilliant" Nettlebeck?

It's a policy of mine to name the best players as listed by the clubs and write who I thought played well in the articles.

[matt_nicholls]

Treble in their sights

by Matt Nicholls

IF YOU happened to be at Romsey on Saturday to witness the RDFL second semi-final between Riddell and Sunbury Kangaroos, you can be excused if you thought the game was virtually over before it started.
The Bombers kicked the first five goals, led by 32-points at quarter-time, and the Roos hadn’t given a yelp in one of their biggest matches in club history.
At the first break, I had all but written off Sunbury, jumped on the Riddell bandwagon and was foolishly predicting how much the Bombers would win the flag by in a fortnight.
By half time I had already eaten my words and was now geared up for one of the most intriguing and thrilling battles of the season, after the Kangaroos had fought back to hold a two-point lead at the main break.
When the Roos kicked the first two goals of the third quarter to open up a 16-point lead, all the doubters, including me, realised that perhaps Riddell’s tilt for a premiership hat-trick wasn’t signed, sealed and delivered after all.
Had the Roos been able to kick one more goal and stretch the margin to 22 points, they may have broken the Riddell.
But one of the reasons the Bombers have won the last two senior flags in the RDFL is they have a never-say-die attitude, back themselves, and have the playing group to implement most game plans.
With a forward line packed with goal scoring options, it only needed one or two players to stand tall to upset the Kangaroos.
Terrible in the first half, which saw him dragged to the bench, Leigh Harrison was the spark up forward to kick-start the Bombers back into action.
In a highly entertaining third term which saw 10 goals scored, the reigning premiers regained control of the contest and looked to have shrugged off their rivals.
An inspirational speech by Roos coach Jarrod Dixon at the final break appeared to ignite his troops for one last effort, knowing that a win comes with the guarantee of a week off.
Riddell however, were not going to let their rivals get back into the contest so easily.
With the margin still under three goals with about eight minutes to play, Sunbury had its best chance to make a late charge when Damien Niki grabbed the ball on the half-forward flank, baulked around two opponents and ran into an open goal.
Feeling weary in his legs, he fluffed the kick both short of his goal and full-forward Leigh Sporle, allowing Riddell skipper Jason Allen to rebound the ball out of the danger zone.
Had Niki kicked that goal, you can bet the team would have lifted an extra notch and given Riddell a real run for their money.
He didn’t, and the Bombers were able to hold on to a 22-point victory and secure a spot in the grand final.
Key players for Riddell’s victory had to be midfielders Aaron Blade, Leigh Coles and Justin Belleville, along with Nathan Allen and Harrison.
For the Roos, Daniel Bonnici was instrumental in their second quarter revival, along with Leigh McInerney, Garth Ploog and Sporle.
MISSED CHANCES
Over the full duration, it was remarkable to watch how many times both sides suffered from missed chances.
Normally straight shooters, Riddell’s Heath Wadden and Mick Allen kicked around six or seven behinds between them, most of them relatively simple shots at goal.
In the second term, Sunbury Kangaroos kicked 6.6 to hold a narrow half time lead.
From set shots, half a dozen kicks at goal were either touched or marked right on the goal line.
Had half those kicks carried, the Roos might have won.
While Riddell enjoy a week off with some light training sessions this week, the Kangaroos will have to overcome Woodend-Hesket in this Saturday’s preliminary final.
Should the Roos play similarly in this match as they did against Riddell, they will be too good for the Hawks.
Ruckmen Jamie Cuffe and Steve James should dominate the hit-outs. If they can tap the ball to their onballers’ advantage, Woodend-Hesket won’t stand a chance.
SENIORS
Riddell 6.4, 7.6, 13.11, 17.16 (118) d
Sunbury Kangaroos 1.2, 7.8, 11.9, 14.12 (96).
Goals (R): J. Petran, H. Wadden 4; L. Harrison 3; M. Allen, N. Allen 2; A. Blade, D. Besanko.
Best: J. Allen, Wadden, M. McDougall, L. Coles, J. Belleville, N. Allen.
Goals (S): G. Ploog, L. Sporle 3; J. Baddeley, S. James, D. Bonnici 2; M. Welsh, J. Cuffe.
Best: Bonnici, A. Powell, D. Yarwood, J. House, Cuffe, Sporle.

[stubby holder]

Good policy... Sometimes clubs give particular jobs to players that we don't know about on the sidelines.

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Nice work Matt, but do we get a photo in this weeks edition for your remote area readership pal ?

[matt_nicholls]

Nice work Matt, but do we get a photo in this weeks edition for your remote area readership pal ?

You'll get two pics champ. One of Nathan Allen over the footy with Housey ready to pounce, and the other with Colesy and Cuffe wrestling for the footy on the ground. I think you'll be happy in Riddell :D

[dpagan]

Although with plenty of footy to be played, is there any news from those clubs who didn't make it or clubs still involved of possible departures, coaching changes new recruits?

[Ballsy]

Harry Wilson what are your thoughts on the under18s-some have played two games all year but the most important game of the year for your club the first semi they all watched- they would have been the difference. You had 5 players in the interleague squad and the league B&F surely one or two could have played or are they pulling rank you have a lot of young talent at the club at the moment will they all stay ?? I would like to think they would have learnt something about respect and being humble in victory or defeat after last week but they certainly let the Macedon boys know about it after the game. To win the Grand Final is one thing to gain the respect of the competion and players is just as important i hope they try to both over the next couple of weeks.

[footyhead18]

Harry Wilson what are your thoughts on the under18s-some have played two games all year but the most important game of the year for your club the first semi they all watched- they would have been the difference. You had 5 players in the interleague squad and the league B&F surely one or two could have played or are they pulling rank you have a lot of young talent at the club at the moment will they all stay ?? I would like to think they would have learnt something about respect and being humble in victory or defeat after last week but they certainly let the Macedon boys know about it after the game. To win the Grand Final is one thing to gain the respect of the competion and players is just as important i hope they try to both over the next couple of weeks.

I believe the u/18's at romsey have a strained relationship with seniors. My sources tell me the u/18's coach has very different ideas to the senior coaches and thus they have clashed on numerous occasions. The u/18's wish to train harder and on their own away from senior group. Also led to believe that some of the senior players dont give the u/18's the time of day. Maybe all just heresay or maybe a reason why they didnt put their hand up to play senior football. My source is from within the club. Maybe Harry can put some true and falses to these allegations

[footyhead18]

Matt
Can we have this weeks odds please. And can you be little more realistic. I thought the pokies return of 84% was bad. Your returns last week based on odds were about 70%.

[matt_nicholls]

Matt
Can we have this weeks odds please. And can you be little more realistic. I thought the pokies return of 84% was bad. Your returns last week based on odds were about 70%.

PRELIMINARY FINALS
Seniors: Sunbury Kangaroos $1.30 v Woodend-Hesket $2.80
Reserves: Woodend-Hesket $1.30 v Riddell $2.80
Under 18: Romsey $1.75 v Diggers Rest $1.90
SENIOR PREMIERSHIP
Riddell $1.25
Sunbury Kangaroos $2.30
Woodend-Hesket $6.50
RESERVES PREMIERSHIP
Sunbury Kangaroos $1.55
Woodend-Hesket $2.35
Riddell $9.50
UNDER 18 PREMIERSHIP
Woodend-Hesket $1.15
Romsey $3.20
Diggers Rest $5.50
SENIOR GRAND FINAL QUINELLA
Riddell - Sunbury Kangaroos $1.40
Riddell - Woodend-Hesket $2.80
RESERVES GRAND FINAL QUINELLA
Sunbury Kangaroos v Woodend-Hesket $1.20
Sunbury Kangaroos v Riddell $3.20
UNDER 18 GRAND FINAL QUINELLA
Woodend-Hesket - Romsey $1.50
Woodend-Hesket - Diggers Rest $2.20

[catters078]

I believe the u/18's at romsey have a strained relationship with seniors. My sources tell me the u/18's coach has very different ideas to the senior coaches and thus they have clashed on numerous occasions. The u/18's wish to train harder and on their own away from senior group. Also led to believe that some of the senior players dont give the u/18's the time of day. Maybe all just heresay or maybe a reason why they didnt put their hand up to play senior football. My source is from within the club. Maybe Harry can put some true and falses to these allegations

its false, i play there, im close with most of the 18's boys, sullivan and harrison both wanted to play..but dippa and sparra went with the older footballer options..right or wrong is irrelevant, no dissention in the ranks, there good kids...a bit rowdy, but romseys got a bright future if they can keep em

[Harry Wilson]

its false, i play there, im close with most of the 18's boys, sullivan and harrison both wanted to play..but dippa and sparra went with the older footballer options..right or wrong is irrelevant, no dissention in the ranks, there good kids...a bit rowdy, but romseys got a bright future if they can keep em

I agree with Catters here. The boys are young and yes some of them are immature. I was unaware of any jeering going on and to hear that happened, I'm very dissapointed. We have a sensational group of young blokes running around in the 18's. It would be highly unlikley for any of them to leave the club in the next few years. They break away from the senior group after every training session, that's called team bonding. They work extremely hard.

With regard to them not playing on Sunday, Justin McGregor was going to play in replacement of me, however he was very sore and had some cramping. I didn't realise just how bad my ankle was. I tried to play and I could run but I couldn't twist or turn. Bad decision of mine. He could well have been the difference.

[woody07]

I believe the u/18's at romsey have a strained relationship with seniors. My sources tell me the u/18's coach has very different ideas to the senior coaches and thus they have clashed on numerous occasions. The u/18's wish to train harder and on their own away from senior group. Also led to believe that some of the senior players dont give the u/18's the time of day. Maybe all just heresay or maybe a reason why they didnt put their hand up to play senior football. My source is from within the club. Maybe Harry can put some true and falses to these allegations


Massive allegations you’re throwing out FH18 to a team that nearly made it to a prelim. We always hear about sources within the club, but how about you name your source. You're not a reporter and therefore there's no need to protect a source like our good friend Matt did last week. No one knows who you are, name someone so we can legitimately take what saying seriously or simply pass it off as backyard ladies gossip!

[matt_nicholls]

Massive allegations you’re throwing out FH18 to a team that nearly made it to a prelim. We always hear about sources within the club, but how about you name your source. You're not a reporter and therefore there's no need to protect a source like our good friend Matt did last week. No one knows who you are, name someone so we can legitimately take what saying seriously or simply pass it off as backyard ladies gossip!

Don't do it footyhead. I have heard the same rumours and although I believe they are not true, there is no need to reveal your sources. Other wise whoever told you won't give you any more info!

[Harry Wilson]

I believe the u/18's at romsey have a strained relationship with seniors. My sources tell me the u/18's coach has very different ideas to the senior coaches and thus they have clashed on numerous occasions. The u/18's wish to train harder and on their own away from senior group. Also led to believe that some of the senior players dont give the u/18's the time of day. Maybe all just heresay or maybe a reason why they didnt put their hand up to play senior football. My source is from within the club. Maybe Harry can put some true and falses to these allegations

Just another thing here, as far the comment about the senior players not giving the u18's the time of day, this is absolute rubbish. I for one get around to all of the 18's, have a joke with them, run with them during training drills etc.. I also pull a few of them aside at training and let them know what they're doing right and wrong. The problem there lies that sometimes a couple of the boys don't like being told whats what. This is where it comes down to age and maturity. Some of the boys muck around during training and when they get told to pull their heads in they sulk and crack the shizens. That's not all of them, just one or two here and there and it'n not a regular occurance. The u18's are fantastic for the club, they bring a hell of a lot of enthusiasm to the club and provide us older guys something to remember. Boys will be boys and when they're 16-17-18 yrs old they'll always be gung ho.

[4thburra]

regardless of whats happened this week will be big for both romsey and diggers.
and after what happened last time id expect this game to be a really tough contest. definitely worth pulling up a chair.
and i have a a feeling it will be worth the early start.

[catters078]

regardless of whats happened this week will be big for both romsey and diggers.
and after what happened last time id expect this game to be a really tough contest. definitely worth pulling up a chair.
and i have a a feeling it will be worth the early start.

spot on burra, lets hope all 3 games can be tight and close for the crowd...who knows maybe woodend and sunbury can repeat diggers vs woodend of last year....remember O.T

[blues12]

What are conditions like near macedon today, it has bucketed down in the city, with more rain predicted for this week who will wet conditions suit. Last year we saw a perfect day at macedon for the prelim, could we see a wet one this year. And destroy what should be a cracker of a day of football.

[Harry Wilson]

What are conditions like near macedon today, it has bucketed down in the city, with more rain predicted for this week who will wet conditions suit. Last year we saw a perfect day at macedon for the prelim, could we see a wet one this year. And destroy what should be a cracker of a day of football.

If it's wet, the Roos will win, if it's a dry day, Woodend.

[footyhead18]

Don't do it footyhead. I have heard the same rumours and although I believe they are not true, there is no need to reveal your sources. Other wise whoever told you won't give you any more info!

Dont worry Matt, im not that silly. I have some reliable sources at quite a few clubs, but none that i am willing to give up. I suggest Woody starts worrying more about his 'down on form' hawks than worrying about my sources.
I wonder if he had any luck tracking down the leak that came out last thurs night, via yourself Matt, re dropping of a few senior players. He seemed very concerned about that.
I believe Harry and Catters cleared things up quite well re the rumblings at romsey b/w u/18s and seniors.

[woody07]

Dont worry Matt, im not that silly. I have some reliable sources at quite a few clubs, but none that i am willing to give up. I suggest Woody starts worrying more about his 'down on form' hawks than worrying about my sources.
I wonder if he had any luck tracking down the leak that came out last thurs night, via yourself Matt, re dropping of a few senior players. He seemed very concerned about that.
I believe Harry and Catters cleared things up quite well re the rumblings at romsey b/w u/18s and seniors.

You do mean OUR Hawks dont you FH18. Looked at your posts and it seems we follow the same team. Not many 'down on form teams' get to prelim! A few hiccups last week, but the last quarter looked anything but a 'down on form team'. Hawks will put a four quarter performance together this week FH18 and hopefully book themselves a grand final birth-Hope to see you and your Romsey mates down their to support us!

[matt_nicholls]

On form, you don't really know which side to back this weekend.

But I disagree with you Harry, I think if its wet it will suit Woodend-Hesket. I still think Sunbury Kangaroos will win either way though. Not having a ruckman will really hurt the Hawks.

In my opinion, the key players for Woodend-Hesket in this game will not be the Sipthorps, Ngs, Johnstones etc. because we know they will produce.

I think if the Hawks are to win they need 4-5 goals from Barker (who IMO is not a big game player), Forrest to run the Roos defence ragged and take contested marks, Bowen to produce four quarters, and Salpy to put in another game like he did on Sunday.

For the Roos, they will need a huge effort from their key forwards in Ploog and Sporle, and need Housey, Holey, Bobby and co. to not only hold the backline together, but to make Woodend-Hesket's forward line accountable by running the ball from defence.

[footyhead18]

You do mean OUR Hawks dont you FH18. Looked at your posts and it seems we follow the same team. Not many 'down on form teams' get to prelim! A few hiccups last week, but the last quarter looked anything but a 'down on form team'. Hawks will put a four quarter performance together this week FH18 and hopefully book themselves a grand final birth-Hope to see you and your Romsey mates down their to support us!

I will be their to support the brown & gold woody. From an outsiders perspective I believe they are the best team in the comp. I know people will think that is a ridiculous statement considering how dominant riddell have been but i think the hawks have more natural talent at their disposal and if they can just put it all together on the one day for 4 quarters they will prove me right. Having said that though, i believe they have been down on form over the past couple of weeks with too much being left to too few. Against the kangaroos they just expected things to happen and despite 1 awesome quarter (which was a snapshot of what they are really capable of) they were very average. Then on Sunday they were very fortunate Romsey ran out of legs and self-belief because once again they struggled to work cohesively and didnt seem to have suitable match ups for a few of romseys guns: Morgan & Burlak!
I have faith that both the players & the coaching staff will peak this weekend and next in all 3 grades & the hawks will bring home some coveted silverware.

[Roy Cazaly]

I will be their to support the brown & gold woody. From an outsiders perspective I believe they are the best team in the comp. I know people will think that is a ridiculous statement considering how dominant riddell have been but i think the hawks have more natural talent at their disposal and if they can just put it all together on the one day for 4 quarters they will prove me right. Having said that though, i believe they have been down on form over the past couple of weeks with too much being left to too few. Against the kangaroos they just expected things to happen and despite 1 awesome quarter (which was a snapshot of what they are really capable of) they were very average. Then on Sunday they were very fortunate Romsey ran out of legs and self-belief because once again they struggled to work cohesively and didnt seem to have suitable match ups for a few of romseys guns: Morgan & Burlak!
I have faith that both the players & the coaching staff will peak this weekend and next in all 3 grades & the hawks will bring home some coveted silverware.

Who was the gingernut c....kheadwho from woodend who followed Morgan every quarter just to abuse him. Probably same one who followed Jamesy each quarter last year. Im not kangaroos no1 fan but i can see why James leant over fence and smashed idiot last year

[footyhead18]

Who was the gingernut c....kheadwho from woodend who followed Morgan every quarter just to abuse him. Probably same one who followed Jamesy each quarter last year. Im not kangaroos no1 fan but i can see why James leant over fence and smashed idiot last year

Bit over the top Roy. From what i saw he was just having some friendly banter with Morgs & Romsey supporters in last quarter. Nothing malicious in it. Think he was following a mate who plays in woodend backline more so than Morgs.

[Umpire22]

What are conditions like near macedon today, it has bucketed down in the city, with more rain predicted for this week who will wet conditions suit. Last year we saw a perfect day at macedon for the prelim, could we see a wet one this year. And destroy what should be a cracker of a day of football.

It has been raining pretty much all day but only lightly for the most part, just drove past tony clarke actually and the ground looks to be in very good nick.

[Animosity]

ive heard sunny 24 degrees on friday and clear/cloud 20 sat so IF the weather goes to planned, we should be in for a ripper of a match!

[Halffullonfence]

It has been raining pretty much all day but only lightly for the most part, just drove past tony clarke actually and the ground looks to be in very good nick.

Weather has done the ground the world of good meet with league there yesterday and they have givin the ground :thumbsu: the centre square is a little bare (clubrooms side) as is CHF at the bottom end. More heavy drizzle than rain.

Congrats to Bulk and co for Romsey's ground condition on Sat.

[goblues09]

PRELIMINARY FINALS
Seniors: Sunbury Kangaroos $1.30 v Woodend-Hesket $2.80
Reserves: Woodend-Hesket $1.30 v Riddell $2.80
Under 18: Romsey $1.75 v Diggers Rest $1.90
SENIOR PREMIERSHIP
Riddell $1.25
Sunbury Kangaroos $2.30
Woodend-Hesket $6.50
RESERVES PREMIERSHIP
Sunbury Kangaroos $1.55
Woodend-Hesket $2.35
Riddell $9.50
UNDER 18 PREMIERSHIP
Woodend-Hesket $1.15
Romsey $3.20
Diggers Rest $5.50
SENIOR GRAND FINAL QUINELLA
Riddell - Sunbury Kangaroos $1.40
Riddell - Woodend-Hesket $2.80
RESERVES GRAND FINAL QUINELLA
Sunbury Kangaroos v Woodend-Hesket $1.20
Sunbury Kangaroos v Riddell $3.20
UNDER 18 GRAND FINAL QUINELLA
Woodend-Hesket - Romsey $1.50
Woodend-Hesket - Diggers Rest $2.20


matt you are aware that this weeks head to head winners will complete the quinella:D

very kind of you though to offer some slightly higher odds for riddel 2's and diggers u/18s :P

[BDR68]

Matt, Can you give us any previews to the ressies this week. Riddell v Woodend? I don't think I saw you at Kilmore but if you were there what were your thoughts or anybody elses?

[Ballsy]

IMS a bit quite out there from Rooland, surely you would have been happy with Saturday, Ploog best marking game i have seen from him and Yarwood set you alight in the second quarter, Dummy and Minson were quite.it will be interesting to see if Darko plays again (A bit sore, first run in a long time) and the smalls for Woodend played well on the weekend (Kept them in the game) should be a good game at Macedon. The three best sides left in the competition. Still an open final series though. Must congratulate the Roos Twos one of the best games i ve seen a twos side play lots of run, going for back to back. Has that Handicott played seniors before and would he be a chance this week he dominated on the weekend.

[woody07]

Who was the gingernut c....kheadwho from woodend who followed Morgan every quarter just to abuse him. Probably same one who followed Jamesy each quarter last year. Im not kangaroos no1 fan but i can see why James leant over fence and smashed idiot last year

A bit over the top indeed. Definitely friendly banter and certainly wasn't abusive. Surely you able to crack a few jokes at the oppositions expense and support your won footy club at the same time (which is what he was doing)-that's what country footy is all about! I wasn't too far from where that Ginger head c...(very harsh) was standing and there was nothing in it at all! Players who play this great game of ours can put up with a bit of banter cant they? Sorry Roy but your taking it all a tad too serious!

[Ballsy]

Any B&F's done yet other than Diggers, You would think Bonnicci (Kangas), Belville (Riddell) would be a shoe in. Kilmore will be interesting Cornish or Pickles love child Robbo, Romsey ??, Woodend ?? could be interesting, any results in all grades something else to look at or talk about before the end of the year. Do clubs do B&F before the final series or do they incorporate the finals as well ??

[blues12]

Kilmore had theirs a couple of weeks ago, Robbo won easily from what i heard with Cornish 2nd and Kemp a close 3rd.

[matt_nicholls]

Matt, Can you give us any previews to the ressies this week. Riddell v Woodend? I don't think I saw you at Kilmore but if you were there what were your thoughts or anybody elses?

I was there from the end of the U18s onwards. Thought Riddell's reserves were exceptional against a pretty good side, especially against the wind and they should give Woodend-Hekset a run for their money. Although if the Hawks can reproduce their home and away season form ... look out.

[matt_nicholls]

Conway Tigers’ best

LANCEFIELD ruckman Phil Conway capped off a stellar 2007 by winning the Tigers’ best and fairest on Saturday night. A lanky and workman-like performer at the stoppages, Conway was well worthy of the honour.
In 2004 he carried much of the burden in the ruck in the Tigers’ premiership win against Riddell, and is perhaps the most knocked about player in the Riddell District Football League.
Polling 53 votes ahead of captain Simon Choate on 41, Conway was a runaway winner of the Jim Dwyer Memorial Trophy.
Rounding out the placegetters was playing coach Chris Collins with 34 votes and Scott Smithwick with 32.
Conway’s feat is even more amazing considering he had polled just 11 votes in the first half of the season.
Making a late charge, he polled 42 votes in the last nine rounds to blitz his teammates for the title.
In the reserves, Matt Crozier won the best and fairest with 35 votes from veteran Wayne Kraus with 24.
Luke Malone withstood a late bid from Chris Burkett to poll 54 votes and win the Under 18s best and fairest.
Winner of the A-grade netball title was Anna Soldatic with 16 votes. Anna also won the league best and fairest award, the Ryan Medal, just six days earlier.
Nicole Sheehan was an easy winner of the B-grade best and fairest with 26 votes.

[Digger52]

Heard a story this morning that a Romsey player or Official was suspended for 4years .Can anybody enlighten us on the matter or is it too touchy.

[Big Momma]

Heard a story this morning that a Romsey player or Official was suspended for 4years .Can anybody enlighten us on the matter or is it too touchy.

Hope that includes attending any game/ground

[matt_nicholls]

Heard a story this morning that a Romsey player or Official was suspended for 4years .Can anybody enlighten us on the matter or is it too touchy.

It was Daryl Brinkhuis and he won the Scarborough Medal in 2005. I don't think there is any need to discuss it further on here though. He is remorseful for his actions and copped his medicine.

[blues12]

It was Daryl Brinkhuis and he won the Scarborough Medal in 2005. I don't think there is any need to discuss it further on here though. He is remorseful for his actions and copped his medicine.

I'm sure it would not be one his most memorable moments of his football career. What a shame, he is a good footballer when switched on.

[BrownDog2]

does anyone know what happened to the Riddell reserves player at the Tribunal last night? Think his surname was Bourke
Was reported for Headbutting

[Digger52]

does anyone know what happened to the Riddell reserves player at the Tribunal last night? Think his surname was Bourke
Was reported for Headbutting

I Believe he got 4 or 5 weeks.Diggers player had his nose broken

[BrownDog2]

I Believe he got 4 or 5 weeks.Diggers player had his nose broken

if the Diggers Rest player's nose was broken from that incident, the Riddell player got off lightly.

[blues12]

What has anybody heard about the Grand Final entertainment for this year.
Half time will not only consist of a dash for cash but something else that will get people talking..

[matt_nicholls]

What has anybody heard about the Grand Final entertainment for this year.
Half time will not only consist of a dash for cash but something else that will get people talking..

Itsmyshow and Halffullonfence will be doing a duet, with Blues12, Woody07 and Big Momma on backup vocals.

A boxing ring will be set up to see Mongrel and discoduck go toe-to-toe.

Anyone else heard anything?

[WD40]

Itsmyshow and Halffullonfence will be doing a duet, with Blues12, Woody07 and Big Momma on backup vocals.

A boxing ring will be set up to see Mongrel and discoduck go toe-to-toe.

Anyone else heard anything?

I heard there is a Mr RDFL body building contest. There's already been a leak of the results.......

1. Brydon Morgan
2. Dean Helmers
3. Steve Burlak
4. Matthew McLellan
5. Matthew Nicholls

:D

[matt_nicholls]

I heard there is a Mr RDFL body building contest. There's already been a leak of the results.......

1. Brydon Morgan
2. Dean Helmers
3. Steve Burlak
4. Matthew McLellan
5. Matthew Nicholls

How did you know I've been working out?

[billylid]

How did you know I've been working out?

surely each of the individuals would have to be drug tested... would the body building contest have a Q and A type section...

GEE TO see IMS on the vocals would be worth the admission price alone.. wonder what he will be belting out....

i just hope he doesnt let his fans down or the fact that his teams will be playing in the 2nds and 1sts g/finals distract him from a memorable performace

[matt_nicholls]

surely each of the individuals would have to be drug tested... would the body building contest have a Q and A type section...

GEE TO see IMS on the vocals would be worth the admission price alone.. wonder what he will be belting out....

i just hope he doesnt let his fans down or the fact that his teams will be playing in the 2nds and 1sts g/finals distract him from a memorable performace

I can safely declare I would pass all drug tests, maybe I could be winner by default??!!

[Big Momma]

Itsmyshow and Halffullonfence will be doing a duet, with Blues12, Woody07 and Big Momma on backup vocals.

A boxing ring will be set up to see Mongrel and discoduck go toe-to-toe.

Anyone else heard anything?

Big Momma loves to wack out a huge tune.....
Woody07 will be too busy coaching his woodend troops to be up on stage

[Harry Wilson]

I can safely declare I would pass all drug tests, maybe I could be winner by default??!!

I may just pip you on the post on this one Pickles:thumbsu: We could be entrants to Mr Puniverse:D

I rekon IMS could do a fair rendition of Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back" or perhaps Prince's (the artist formaly known as ...) song "Cream". Just a little something to get the ladies in the mood for the day:D

[Mongrel]

surely each of the individuals would have to be drug tested... would the body building contest have a Q and A type section...

GEE TO see IMS on the vocals would be worth the admission price alone.. wonder what he will be belting out....

i just hope he doesnt let his fans down or the fact that his teams will be playing in the 2nds and 1sts g/finals distract him from a memorable performace

better not enter this one billy.theres no way ill pass the drug test:D

[blues12]

GEE TO see IMS on the vocals would be worth the admission price alone.. wonder what he will be belting out....

i just hope he doesnt let his fans down or the fact that his teams will be playing in the 2nds g/final distract him from a memorable performace

IMS will be singing the national anthem just after both teams enter the arena to their club songs. Then after the game he will be singing "oh what a night"

[Halffullonfence]

What has anybody heard about the Grand Final entertainment for this year.
Half time will not only consist of a dash for cash but something else that will get people talking..


Brian Taylor judging golden goal !

Lancefield Cup being run just not sure what is being used instead of horses maybe Llamas.

Also be on the lookout for the chasers team trying to smuggle beer into the ground (helicopter is the rumour) with a look alike as Sharpy.

[BDR68]

I was there from the end of the U18s onwards. Thought Riddell's reserves were exceptional against a pretty good side, especially against the wind and they should give Woodend-Hekset a run for their money. Although if the Hawks can reproduce their home and away season form ... look out.

Thanks Matt for that one sentence! Seniors get 500 pages, under 18's get 300 pages and the poor old ressies are the forgotten. Who keeps these "fantastic" senior teams going all season. Being only 2 ressie games last week I would of thought a bit more exposure for these kids and blokes that toil all year most of them since Jan or Feb. reserve Grand finals are just as important to these players and helpers as the seniors. How about a little recognition!!!!. maybe I and some others around the comp can give you a bit of a hand next season Matt?

[omni_wana_be]

Brian Taylor judging golden goal !

Lancefield Cup being run just not sure what is being used instead of horses maybe Llamas.

Also be on the lookout for the chasers team trying to smuggle beer into the ground (helicopter is the rumour) with a look alike as Sharpy.

with the fun police out in force at this yrs gf smuggling imported beers into the ground may be a little hard , perhaps a bit of underground tunnelling may have to be used ????