go thurgooooooonaaaaa

[reggieray]

whta's happening over in thurgoona??? fancy beating the mountain men !!!! it just show's that money and farmers can be beaten!!!

[Dell]

whta's happening over in thurgoona??? fancy beating the mountain men !!!! it just show's that money and farmers can be beaten!!!
Well done reggieray, not the first time that you have beaten them? May be a different story come finals time mate, but what does that matter? What is the problem with farmers anyway, and i can tell you that not many of them have money at present.

[hooky]

Dont know about the farmers reggieray but get on the Dekka Train this year cause there's not a backman who can stop the Dekka Train not even Nic (I should be playing for Thurgoona) Conway could stop him. I think the 'train is the clear favorite to win the Barton Medal and the Doggies will be there come september:thumbsu:

[localjedi]

Dont know about the farmers reggieray but get on the Dekka Train this year cause there's not a backman who can stop the Dekka Train not even Nic (I should be playing for Thurgoona) Conway could stop him. I think the 'train is the clear favorite to win the Barton Medal and the Doggies will be there come september:thumbsu:


I think if he doesnt win the medal he should be near shot (not many AFL standard players in their prime run around in the TDFL) it all depends where he gets his head at.:confused:
Reggieray, as for the dogs beating money and farmers, you look at the pickups for Thurgoona this year, it shows that they are not short of a few quid. I don't have a problem with teams going out and paying for a few players, but don't try to claim that the other side pays players and you don't, especially when the levels of cash being splashed are the same.

[no orange peeler]

I think if he doesnt win the medal he should be near shot (not many AFL standard players in their prime run around in the TDFL) it all depends where he gets his head at.:confused:
Reggieray, as for the dogs beating money and farmers, you look at the pickups for Thurgoona this year, it shows that they are not short of a few quid. I don't have a problem with teams going out and paying for a few players, but don't try to claim that the other side pays players and you don't, especially when the levels of cash being splashed are the same.
So your claiming to know what Thurgoona are paying i think not. I can say confidently Thurgoona would have one of the lowest if not the lowest player budget in the league. And for your imformation Dek actually came to Thurgoona of his own devices he wasn't chased at all. He has played his junior football there as well as having a long standing friendship with the coach that goes back to when they were kids. So be careful where you go with this as what you may think is the case is definately not. It is a nothing argument anyway.

[reggieray]

what i am saying is it's good for footy to see thurgoona up there and showing the mountain men that it take's more then money to win games.And as for the dekka train he should be carving up sides.It's also good to see great players returning to there roots.If the farmers ain't paying for mitta who is????

[localjedi]

what i am saying is it's good for footy to see thurgoona up there and showing the mountain men that it take's more then money to win games.And as for the dekka train he should be carving up sides.It's also good to see great players returning to there roots.If the farmers ain't paying for mitta who is????

Look don't get me wrong, its great to see the Dogs beat Mitta up there, but just enjoy the win and don't try to gloat that you did it against all these problems. Everyone knows Mitta at Mitta is the hardest trip in the league and everyone knows that the David and Goliath game is Mitta v Dogs, so enjoy the win, but keep a lid on it a little, Id like to see Thurgoona make a run in the finals and I don't want them to have blown their wad too early.

NOP, actually Ive had a few mates go and play for Thurgoona this year and so I know there is some money being slashed around, not bucketloads, but some. Also, you having a go at me saying I don't know what Im talking about, how are you so sure that Mitta throw the cash around, do you have inside knowledge as well?

[no orange peeler]

Look don't get me wrong, its great to see the Dogs beat Mitta up there, but just enjoy the win and don't try to gloat that you did it against all these problems. Everyone knows Mitta at Mitta is the hardest trip in the league and everyone knows that the David and Goliath game is Mitta v Dogs, so enjoy the win, but keep a lid on it a little, Id like to see Thurgoona make a run in the finals and I don't want them to have blown their wad too early.

NOP, actually Ive had a few mates go and play for Thurgoona this year and so I know there is some money being slashed around, not bucketloads, but some. Also, you having a go at me saying I don't know what Im talking about, how are you so sure that Mitta throw the cash around, do you have inside knowledge as well?
Hence the reason i said it was a nothing argument all it is is speculation i have no idea what money any clubs are throwing around. And to be honest i don't care. All i know and care and worry about is my own and thats why i will defend it as anyone would.:thumbsu:

[Kage]

Who has Thurgoona got in their Backline??? i'm hearing alot about their midfielders and Forwards but surely they must have a strong backline or are the backline players just playing above themselves.. Did they pick up some backman or just blokes stepped up from last year???

[Almost done]

Look don't get me wrong, its great to see the Dogs beat Mitta up there, but just enjoy the win and don't try to gloat that you did it against all these problems. Everyone knows Mitta at Mitta is the hardest trip in the league and everyone knows that the David and Goliath game is Mitta v Dogs, so enjoy the win, but keep a lid on it a little, Id like to see Thurgoona make a run in the finals and I don't want them to have blown their wad too early.

NOP, actually Ive had a few mates go and play for Thurgoona this year and so I know there is some money being slashed around, not bucketloads, but some. Also, you having a go at me saying I don't know what Im talking about, how are you so sure that Mitta throw the cash around, do you have inside knowledge as well?

You know do you? It wouldn't be hard to work out there identities as they must be the clubs treasures? I've been around long enough to know that most blokes don't talk about what they're getting paid if in fact they are getting paid at all. You'll generally find the blokes talking about the money are more than likely the ones that aren't getting any. So I put it to you localjedi that you in fact know jack s***.

[localjedi]

AD, thats good to hear the fact that I know Jack Shit, I also know Jacquline Shit and their kids Joe and Ali Shit, nice family.

[Almost done]

AD, thats good to hear the fact that I know Jack Shit, I also know Jacquline Shit and their kids Joe and Ali Shit, nice family.

Interesting comeback from someone who knows so much.

[have a RHG]

There is nothing i can't stand more then players who like to skite about money they are supposively getting paid. It just sh*ts me because i know the majority of the time it is a load of crap. I have no respect for people like that. I prefer to go and watch guys who are loyal to there club so much so that they stick through the hard times as well as the good. That is character. Blokes who shop themselves around to try and get the most they can for themselves wouldn't be welcome into my club because i know that when the going gets tough they would be the first to bail. Give me a less talented clubman over a talented football tart any day.

[The Toecutter]

Every club in the league spends money whether they be on top or on the bottom, there was never any mention about how much Chiltern or Wodonga Saints were paying their recruits when they were making runs at flags. Why should Thurgoona be targeted when in fact Mitta would be more likely to be spending more money on their 'high profile' recruits than the doggies. I'm not a Thurgoona fan but from what i've heard they are a very well run club these days and they are not spending any more money than the lower to middle rung clubs. Go Doggies in '07:thumbsu:

[Martini]

Every club in the league spends money whether they be on top or on the bottom, there was never any mention about how much Chiltern or Wodonga Saints were paying their recruits when they were making runs at flags. Why should Thurgoona be targeted when in fact Mitta would be more likely to be spending more money on their 'high profile' recruits than the doggies. I'm not a Thurgoona fan but from what i've heard they are a very well run club these days and they are not spending any more money than the lower to middle rung clubs. Go Doggies in '07:thumbsu:

well said toecutter :thumbsu:

[wise like yoda]

Every club in the league spends money whether they be on top or on the bottom, there was never any mention about how much Chiltern or Wodonga Saints were paying their recruits when they were making runs at flags. Why should Thurgoona be targeted when in fact Mitta would be more likely to be spending more money on their 'high profile' recruits than the doggies. I'm not a Thurgoona fan but from what i've heard they are a very well run club these days and they are not spending any more money than the lower to middle rung clubs. Go Doggies in '07:thumbsu:

well i kno 4 a fact that mitta dont hand out much money at all most of the people that are 'high profile' recruits have roots to the club. mitta pay not many of their players in fact they are quite tight on who they do pay.

[Run Straight]

There is nothing i can't stand more then players who like to skite about money they are supposively getting paid. It just sh*ts me because i know the majority of the time it is a load of crap. I have no respect for people like that. I prefer to go and watch guys who are loyal to there club so much so that they stick through the hard times as well as the good. That is character. Blokes who shop themselves around to try and get the most they can for themselves wouldn't be welcome into my club because i know that when the going gets tough they would be the first to bail. Give me a less talented clubman over a talented football tart any day.

You are a smart man RHG, that is exactly the strategy the Dogs have employed to build a reasonably competetive side on a shoestring budget. Good local kids who had never played there before were a priority. Madden, Tanner, Lawrence, Miller & Hunter to name a few, are hardly household names but are there for the right reason. Experienced players who had played there previously but had left for one reason or another were also enticed. Toon, James, Tucker, Franz X 2, Gunn, Alston, Miles, Lebner, again are not names that everyone knows, but are all there because they want to be. The Dogs had 6 of their last 8 senior B&F winners playing for them at Mitta on Saturday. As for all the argument about who gets paid what at any given club, you are all just speculating. In any good club the less people that know who gets what and how much is spent the better. You are also right about the guys that talk about how much they get are usually exaggerating big time, or lying completely. The Dogs are certainly not a premiership threat yet, but in much better nick than 18 months ago.

[no orange peeler]

There is nothing i can't stand more then players who like to skite about money they are supposively getting paid. It just sh*ts me because i know the majority of the time it is a load of crap. I have no respect for people like that. I prefer to go and watch guys who are loyal to there club so much so that they stick through the hard times as well as the good. That is character. Blokes who shop themselves around to try and get the most they can for themselves wouldn't be welcome into my club because i know that when the going gets tough they would be the first to bail. Give me a less talented clubman over a talented football tart any day.
Well said RHG and RS there is still a few getting around our club that would be described as nothing short of fantastic clubman for surviving what the've been through. Hopefully they can have some sort of success before there careers are finished. God knows they deserve it.:thumbsu:

[SlicKeR]

All should know Thurgoona Dont have the wads of money to throw around, and who really cares? as a former player of the doggies, its awsome to see them up and running, sounds to me like the club is being run the way it should be. Also sounds like alot of people are trying to knock a team down that has been down for ages...well...I hope the dogs knock all the teams that have been above them for years, off thier pedestal. Go Dogs !

[DOGGIE DEFENDER]

Correct Slicker. :thumbsu:!WOOF!:thumbsu:

[reggieray]

well done doggies...hope you continue your winning form this week...the dekka train is in fine form...

[no orange peeler]

well done doggies...hope you continue your winning form this week...the dekka train is in fine form...
I can tell you his not the sole reason for the doggies good start there has been plenty of valuable contributors his just finishing of the hard work.:thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:

[The Toecutter]

I can tell you his not the sole reason for the doggies good start there has been plenty of valuable contributors his just finishing of the hard work.:thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:We all know that it is not a one man show at the kennel but the Dekka Train is one the boys who is leading the others to greater glory. Go Doggies:thumbsu:

[hooky]

Any news on the Dekka Train this week?

[reggieray]

well the doggies are sitting pretty on top and look like getting stronger by the week....they have the week off and will come out firing ........they seem to have been pretty lucky with injuries and hopefully it stays that way.....the dekkka train must have a quiet one on the weekend .....i suppose he had plenty of it and shared it around.......:D :D :D ......it looks like the rest of league has a bit of catching the doggy express....:thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:

[Mauler]

well the doggies are sitting pretty on top and look like getting stronger by the week....they have the week off and will come out firing ........they seem to have been pretty lucky with injuries and hopefully it stays that way.....the dekkka train must have a quiet one on the weekend .....i suppose he had plenty of it and shared it around.......:D :D :D ......it looks like the rest of league has a bit of catching the doggy express....:thumbsu: :thumbsu: :thumbsu:



Looks like the doggy express DERAILED........:thumbsu:

[DOGGIE DEFENDER]

Looks like the doggy express DERAILED........:thumbsu:

Not derailed Mauler, just a reality check and that doesn't hurt.

[Mauler]

Not derailed Mauler, just a reality check and that doesn't hurt.

Very true, better off it happening this time of year and not finals

[reggieray]

well the doggies train is ready to go this week.i wouldn't want to play them...dekka train is primed and ready to kick a bag....i hear that they look better then ever ....so look out .....

[bring back vfl park]

hey the dogs are off and running again.....it;s great to see them flying and doing t well.....:Djust wondering how duffy is going as ass coach???? is he due for a senior job soon?????:thumbsu:

[DOGGIE DEFENDER]

hey the dogs are off and running again.....it;s great to see them flying and doing t well.....:Djust wondering how duffy is going as ass coach???? is he due for a senior job soon?????:thumbsu:

Would'nt think yet, and I reckon most bush clubs would be looking at playing coach's nowdays (his playing days are over!!):D

[The Toecutter]

:Djust wondering how duffy is going as ass coach???? is he due for a senior job soon?????:thumbsu:Will need to do an apprenticeship as head coach at Wodonga Raiders before he takes over from Wightman at the mighty doggies:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:

[The Toecutter]

What happened to the Doggies today? They blew a chance at top spot after Mitta beat Kiewa

[bring back vfl park]

have the doggies lost the plot??? i hate when people so they needed to lose a game.....what a load of crap.....there's nothing worse then losing....so why do we need to lose a game when on a streak!!!

[DOGGIE DEFENDER]

have the doggies lost the plot??? i hate when people so they needed to lose a game.....what a load of crap.....there's nothing worse then losing....so why do we need to lose a game when on a streak!!!

Have not lost the plot, and agree there's no need to lose a game just because your on a roll. Beechworth simply played better in a game(I think)that had a terrible skill level. When the dogs get a full strength team on the ground(which they haven't yet), fix some silly skill and decision making errors, you'll see them bitting back. Makes an interesting game for this week against Kiewa, a game that any Thurgoona resident or former supporter should not miss.
Also note that this is the last game at the ground as the reconstruction of the kennel takes place at the end of the season. Hope it turns out as good as VFL Park used to be!!:D

[switch the play]

Just wondering your thoughts Doggies on whether you feel Brendan Roberson should be credited at all with your terrific ressurgence over the past two years?Dont know the exact circumstances of his departure(heard work committments prevented him giving the time needed)but i thought his initial appointment was the first of some very good ones over the past two years.At the very least he obviously attracted the right sort of people to the club 2 years ago.

[Almost done]

Just wondering your thoughts Doggies on whether you feel Brendan Roberson should be credited at all with your terrific ressurgence over the past two years?Dont know the exact circumstances of his departure(heard work committments prevented him giving the time needed)but i thought his initial appointment was the first of some very good ones over the past two years.At the very least he obviously attracted the right sort of people to the club 2 years ago.

I guess he started the ball rolling for Thurgoona switch, in that he got a few signings to the club, and blokes I guess he thought that a club like Thurgoona should have help rebuild. I think in addition to Brendan you probably need to look at Tony Way and Lachie Butler in the commitee who obviously know how to run business' and let's be honest football clubs nowdays are very much a business.
At the same time too Brendan departing from the club (because of work commitments) could have sent it reeling and again heading on the path it was heading, however SOME of those blokes Brendan recriuted have stuck with it andreally wanted to make a difference and develop some sort of professionalism in a club that severley lacked it. I think Wightman has stood up and is guiding this club to a premiership in the not to distant future. To use the old cliche "It wont happen overnight but it will happen". Thurgoona should be very proud of their efforts this season regardless of the end of year result and will only build on it.:thumbsu:

[DOGGIE DEFENDER]

I guess he started the ball rolling for Thurgoona switch, in that he got a few signings to the club, and blokes I guess he thought that a club like Thurgoona should have help rebuild. I think in addition to Brendan you probably need to look at Tony Way and Lachie Butler in the commitee who obviously know how to run business' and let's be honest football clubs nowdays are very much a business.
At the same time too Brendan departing from the club (because of work commitments) could have sent it reeling and again heading on the path it was heading, however SOME of those blokes Brendan recriuted have stuck with it andreally wanted to make a difference and develop some sort of professionalism in a club that severley lacked it. I think Wightman has stood up and is guiding this club to a premiership in the not to distant future. To use the old cliche "It wont happen overnight but it will happen". Thurgoona should be very proud of their efforts this season regardless of the end of year result and will only build on it.:thumbsu:

Here, here........now I'll have a beer!!. Do u want another AD? :D

[mountain man]

Here, here........now I'll have a beer!!. Do u want another AD? :D

First time I've logged onto the Thurgoona thread and let me say, you guys are a joke. The whole football community would of been reading this and laughing at you. You can't be serious. "Look out for the Thurgoona express" "No local resident should miss Thurgoona Kiewa this week" From memory you got done by around 100 points.

Fantastic win against Mitta in round 2 but premierships aren't won there. Also, the crap about mitta spending money on big recruits, what a joke. Matt Jones - local
Nelson Brothers - local
Mark Carty - former player who works with John Tuenon
Danny Choen - married to a local
Nick Conway - OK you've got me there:D Came as assistant coach and didn't want to come to a club like yours, evident in reading this thread.
Those six blokes were the top up from the previous year. Its a known fact everywhere in the Tallangatta league that Mitta don't fork out the cash. It seems you Thurgoona trash aren't aware or more to the point its an excuse for your pathetic efforts over the years, this year included. People want to play there because there is a bit of feeling at the club and a strong tradition. Success also helps.

I hope the half a dozen tools on this thread aren't representative of your club, though I fear they are. Boys, you need to keep a lid on it and go about your business. If you need convincing, have a read back through your postings respective of the year you have had.

Now you can bitch and moan all you like and I do feel bad about the 'harsh' tone, but you needed to be told. Good luck for next year:thumbsu:

[no orange peeler]

First time I've logged onto the Thurgoona thread and let me say, you guys are a joke. The whole football community would of been reading this and laughing at you. You can't be serious. "Look out for the Thurgoona express" "No local resident should miss Thurgoona Kiewa this week" From memory you got done by around 100 points.

Fantastic win against Mitta in round 2 but premierships aren't won there. Also, the crap about mitta spending money on big recruits, what a joke. Matt Jones - local
Nelson Brothers - local
Mark Carty - former player who works with John Tuenon
Danny Choen - married to a local
Nick Conway - OK you've got me there:D Came as assistant coach and didn't want to come to a club like yours, evident in reading this thread.
Those six blokes were the top up from the previous year. Its a known fact everywhere in the Tallangatta league that Mitta don't fork out the cash. It seems you Thurgoona trash aren't aware or more to the point its an excuse for your pathetic efforts over the years, this year included. People want to play there because there is a bit of feeling at the club and a strong tradition. Success also helps.

I hope the half a dozen tools on this thread aren't representative of your club, though I fear they are. Boys, you need to keep a lid on it and go about your business. If you need convincing, have a read back through your postings respective of the year you have had.

Now you can bitch and moan all you like and I do feel bad about the 'harsh' tone, but you needed to be told. Good luck for next year:thumbsu:
So is wodonga a suburb of Mitta or is Mitta a suburb of Wodonga. i wouldn't have thought thurgoona's year wasn't half bad considering where they came from. as with any long term succesfull club it takes years to build and is not going to happen over night and all at the kennel are well aware of that. In terms of this year it did exceed all expectations including our own and it gives us something to build. I'm not going to comment on Mitta as they obviously have the right people around the club and have the type of wining culture we are trying to install in our club. But mate if you look at the dates of the post they were a fair while ago in the season you don't really see anyone from any club citing how good they are as only one club walked away with the prize. so yes i think you are being harshe on people who are obviously proud in the way there club as performed.