Yarra Valley Mountain District FL Forum

[p-man]

any knowings of where all finals will be played this year??
interested in which ground hosts what :thumbsu:

[rosy3]

you saying that Thornton were lucky and Alex should have won by more????

Nah not at all. :eek:


Your thoughts on whether Sharp, Haden and McLean will come back in???

It's not my position to tell you that even if I knew. I doubt Pup even knows until they've had training tonight.

As a teaser of the 3 you mention, one told me he's right for this week. Another one's father told me yesterday that his son won't line up. Don't have a clue about the third one...he probably doesn't have a clue himself. :D


If so who would miss out???


I'll wait and see when they run out on Saturday arvo.

Go Boners.

[in2restedonlooker]

Yeah will be a very interesting game rosy one which I think the boners might win up there at Boner Park hopefully all players are fit and ready as Emerald will run the game right out. Wanted to see this game but my mate whos driving from pakky doesn't want to go that far so we'll go and see if Selkrig can get the ton against Alex. Good luck and I hope the boners do the right thing and win this week

[johnboy]

My mail is Woori and Gembrook for Grand Finals this year.

[I do know]

The G/F div 2 is at Woori div 1 is at Gembrook

[drago from ussr]

any news on where the other finals are gonna be played ???? eg is kilsyth gonna be used again?

[rip it up]

The G/F div 2 is at Woori div 1 is at Gembrook

Absolute disgrace if this is true, Gembrook, bloody Gembrook is that the best ground the league can come up with. How can that ground host the biggest day on the leagues calander. The ground is shocking on the ankles and knees with pot holes everywhere, it has no atmosphere and on a slightly windy day it blows a gail across the ground. It will be an embarassment on the league if Gembrook host it, sorry to say. :thumbsd:

[dishlickers]

divi 1 semi is at hville. also has finals at yg, silvan and warby.

divi 2 finals are being played a, warby, yj, h/ville and woori

[wtfa]

Finals should be played on grounds in the respective divisions and where possible on the provisio that they are of an acceptable standard (facilities and ground ) shared amongst the clubs of that division, thereby in turn each club has a fair chance of revenue raising and thus creates a partnership with the league rather than big brother dictating terms.
No doubt in Div 2 Yea and Alex have suitable facilities as well as many other grounds in the Mountain district and geographically finals should be evenly based amongst all sides, likewise Division 1 the leagues promotes Healsville and Gembrook as showcases grounds other clubs may have different opiniopns.
On a final note i do support the promotion of Div 2 preimer to Div 1 and should Olinda Ferny Creek return to div 2 it should go along way to restore the travel balance for some clubs

[Moin Khan]

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[I do know]

The word is the reason behind Gembrook and Woori is thay both have good Netball courts,and both have reasonable parking.

[NOCHANCE]

Gembrook is a joke nothing more and nothing less. Talk about insider trading this is it. No independent person could possibly put up a sain argument for the use of Gembrooks ground for a final let alone a Grand Final. The playing surface is a disgrace the wind blows on the the most still days any where else. What a joke our league is becoming.

[YGTHUNDER]

Finals should be played on grounds in the respective divisions and where possible on the provisio that they are of an acceptable standard (facilities and ground ) shared amongst the clubs of that division, thereby in turn each club has a fair chance of revenue raising and thus creates a partnership with the league rather than big brother dictating terms.
No doubt in Div 2 Yea and Alex have suitable facilities as well as many other grounds in the Mountain district and geographically finals should be evenly based amongst all sides, likewise Division 1 the leagues promotes Healsville and Gembrook as showcases grounds other clubs may have different opiniopns.
On a final note i do support the promotion of Div 2 preimer to Div 1 and should Olinda Ferny Creek return to div 2 it should go along way to restore the travel balance for some clubs

Looks like 2nd Div got the pick of the grounds to me. Gembrook is not the place for mine to showcase the leagues most important game of the season. Like everyone else has stated it is to reliant on very still weather or else it blows a gail and can ruin any game let alone the Grand Final.

I agree that preference should be given for the Grand Final to grounds that can house Netball at the same venue as the netball is the future for growth in the League and makes for a better atmosphere, l suspect that could be the main reason Y/Junction got 2 finals, as the ground wouldnt be!

If clubs do not put in for finals then it doesnt matter if they have the best ground conditions or the best facilities the finals will not be held there. On the point that 1st Div & 2nd Div should play on grounds in their Div for finals might be a little hard to cop in an Elimination final if your team is playing the opposition at their home ground and you lose by less than a goal or two.

[wtfa]

The final allocation defies belief, club delegates should be alarmed, ithis competition does not appear to follow any logic, 6 grounds have been selected out of 18
Surely the leagues could have shared it around. How do you derive that Worri Yallock and Gembrook not only host Grand Finals they also host minor finals.
The YVMDFL should have done better

[Derby103]

Gembrook is preferable to the oversized, soulless expanses of the Healesville ground. It also seems to attract good, close matches when the wind stays away. The only venue that would be comparable is Woori Yallock, but as that club is likely to be in the Grand Final, Gembrook is the best choice.

[I do know]

It is hard for the YVMDFNL to share the finals if only a few clubs put in for them.

[YGTHUNDER]

YVMDFL Finals 2008

YVMDFL 2008 Finals
Division One
Saturday - August 30
Gembrook- Qualifying Final
Warburton - Elimination Final
Saturday - September 6
Gembrook - 1st Semi Final
Yarra Glen - 2nd Semi Final

Sunday - September 14
Healesville - Preliminary Final

Saturday - September 20
Gembrook - Grand Final

Division Two
Sunday - August 24
Healesville - Qualifying Final
Yarra Junction - Elimination Final

Sunday - August 31
Yarra Junction - 1st Semi Final
Woori Yallock - 2nd Semi Final

Sunday - September 7
Warburton - Preliminary Final

Saturday - September 13
Woori Yallock - Grand Final

Veterans finals - to be advised

[Upwey Fan]

The final allocation defies belief, club delegates should be alarmed, ithis competition does not appear to follow any logic, 6 grounds have been selected out of 18
Surely the leagues could have shared it around. How do you derive that Worri Yallock and Gembrook not only host Grand Finals they also host minor finals.
The YVMDFL should have done better

Why would the delegates be alarmed all clubs have the opportunity to tender for the finals not all did, including my club.
Nothing wrong with Gembrook the last time I was involved in a First Division Senior Grand Final there we won.

[p-man]

what are the thoughts of the grounds with new to the league clubs such as Yea and kinglake in Div. 2??

Yea have good facilities with both netball courts on site.
is it a matter of geographic location or just being first year that these clubs did not get any finals???

[Monniehawk]

Why would the delegates be alarmed all clubs have the opportunity to tender for the finals not all did, including my club.
Nothing wrong with Gembrook the last time I was involved in a First Division Senior Grand Final there we won.
That's true, Upwey Fan. We all have favourite grounds, and the Board has to balance quite a few things. Healesville is not the most spectator friendly place, but it is ideal for the league because of parking and control and being able to host its guests. But it doesn't have netball courts.
Gembrook is a little more crowded, the entertaining facilities are a little tired, but it is good for spectators, apart from the wind.
The Board also has to entice clubs to tender. A few problems with this as some clubs will never get finals (Upwey, Belgrave, Powelly, Wandin, Mt Evelyn, etc. Sharing is a good idea. Geelong & Districts FL have a rotation system where the Board selects the grounds, pay the clubs for the use of them, then split tenders between their other clubs for marshalling, catering, drinks booths, etc. Over a cycle of 3 years, all clubs get to be involved and share the workload as well as profits. The finals belong to all clubs, not just the Board or a few clubs with suitable facilities. Works well.

[rosy3]

Sharing is a good idea. Geelong & Districts FL have a rotation system where the Board selects the grounds, pay the clubs for the use of them, then split tenders between their other clubs for marshalling, catering, drinks booths, etc. Over a cycle of 3 years, all clubs get to be involved and share the workload as well as profits. The finals belong to all clubs, not just the Board or a few clubs with suitable facilities. Works well.

That sounds like a great idea Monnie. Share it around and give less well-equiped clubs the chance to earn some extra $$ to improve their facilities. Everyone would benefit rather than the rich get richer and the poor miss out system.

[wtfa]

Central Goulburn F.L used to rotate its final series amongst all of its clubs thus every 2 years every club was garunteed to host a final match, albeit the Grand Final was always allocated to a club with suitable ground / netball spectator facilities etc. also rotated was the league Football Netball vote count and presentation nights, this was an incentive for clubs to showcase and make some $$$$$

[NOCHANCE]

Gembrook is preferable to the oversized, soulless expanses of the Healesville ground. It also seems to attract good, close matches when the wind stays away. The only venue that would be comparable is Woori Yallock, but as that club is likely to be in the Grand Final, Gembrook is the best choice.

The problem is the wind never stays away. At least Gembrook is central to all teams.:eek: Healsville, Woori YJ ALEX and Warb are all far superier grounds for finals.

[rip it up]

The word is the reason behind Gembrook and Woori is thay both have good Netball courts,and both have reasonable parking.

They would be better off playing at olinda they have netball courts :p

[rip it up]

Its not just the wind factor, its the bloody holes in the ground its the way no player can predict which way the ball bounces. the ground is in need for extreme improvement.

[junkyard10]

I agree with rip it up i played at gembrook his year and broke my ankle its no good to un even and hazardous

[drago from ussr]

has anyone heard about the yarra glen alexandra game this weekend..... apparently i heard from an alex reserves player that one of there players was taken out behind play from a yarra glen foward, not sure if i should mention names but the mail is this was caught on film and there could be charges laid.... just wondering what the league is gonna do about the situation if anything being the second incident from yarra glen this year.

[The critic]

has anyone heard about the yarra glen alexandra game this weekend..... apparently i heard from an alex reserves player that one of there players was taken out behind play from a yarra glen foward, not sure if i should mention names but the mail is this was caught on film and there could be charges laid.... just wondering what the league is gonna do about the situation if anything being the second incident from yarra glen this year.

Interesting you say that, as i have heard a simmilar rumor, although not from a first hand source, but it tends to suggest and ex afl player was involved... bit average if this is true

[in2restedonlooker]

has anyone heard about the yarra glen alexandra game this weekend..... apparently i heard from an alex reserves player that one of there players was taken out behind play from a yarra glen foward, not sure if i should mention names but the mail is this was caught on film and there could be charges laid.... just wondering what the league is gonna do about the situation if anything being the second incident from yarra glen this year.

Definitely happpened, the Alex player was down for a minute went off with blood rule but came back on later no major damage done. Still not a good thing to happen.

[drago from ussr]

yeh i just heard it from another player at alex now..... apparently charges might be laid.... and the incident was caught by 2 seperate ppl videoing the game...

[Monniehawk]

... just wondering what the league is gonna do about the situation if anything being the second incident from yarra glen this year.
The Board can't do anything unless a formal request for investigation is made. A bit like the police not being able to act unless the victim presses charges.

[I do know]

The word is the Alex player hit first and both hits are on video

[dishlickers]

also heard that the two alleged incidents are both on video. the alex player is seen to have hit the yg player first.

[drago from ussr]

not sure if its true or not but i heard again from an alex person that the alex player didnt hit anyone,, in fact he was at the other end of the ground and wasnt playing anywhere near the yarra glen player....he apparently didnt even get time to retailiate as the player from yarra glen was on the run when it happened and hardly anyone on the ground saw it.

also alex is apparently taking it to the league with yarra junction which they wouldnt do if he was the instigator in the whole thing...

ps i wouldnt wanna get between these two in a punch on probably 2 of the strongest guys in div2

[Got a bad knee]

What the hell are the league thinking?
Gemabrook for the grand final must be a joke,right.
If it was the final of the world kite flying championships right spot.you would have a better day a upwey. That way at least three men and a dog would have a good day out.

[sirviv]

I agree with rip it up i played at gembrook his year and broke my ankle its no good to un even and hazardous

Footy try playing Cricket on it. Its a bloody disgrace

[p-man]

yea played at emerald today.

with rain the during the week the ground was ankle deep in mud everywhere. the mud was that bad that everytime the ball hit the ground it stopped on the first bounce.

were any other grounds this bad today and can games be called off due to the state of the ground? eg. excessive mud

[Upwey Fan]

The Upwey Ground was fine after our President did his early morning thing on the Super Sopper we recently purchased from the Croydon Golf Club.

[Got a bad knee]

It is a wet weather game

[Upwey Fan]

Will be interesting to see who stitches up third place and a double chance in Division 1 next week Upwey 3rd and Woori 4th same points 48 and the same percentage 140.38

[TeeS]

I expect both Upwey and Woori to win. Upwey have a fair history at Wandin but will recieve a solid contest.
Woori will kick a cricket score v Gembrook. The Brookers haven't kicked a heap of goals of late.
Woori to take the double chance by %.

Woori v Monny (QF)
Upwey v Healesville (EF)

[sirviv]

Not sure if Thornton will make it to Healsville next Sunday for their qualifying final. Rumour has it the team bus is stranded at the club minus its wheels.

[p-man]

Of course it is a wet weather game, but mate this ground was a disgrace. i just feel sorry for those who have to play cricket on it this year :D

[Moin Khan]

Of course it is a wet weather game, but mate this ground was a disgrace. i just feel sorry for those who have to play cricket on it this year :D

You obviously haven't been around the Yarra Valley long.

[Flying Higher37]

You obviously haven't been around the Yarra Valley long.

exactly, just be happy that you got a warm shower afterwards, after a game in the uphill mudpit that is seville currently, you had to somehow get clean with water that felt like it was pumped straight out of the fridge. very cold.
dare say that belgrave, Mt evelyn, emerald, seville (etc...) surface's would be in ordinary nick but thats the yarra valley so you cant complain

[gator13]

I feel sorry for Seville that they have to play on that ground every second week. You know your ground is'nt to flash when you look forward to playing at Belgrave! Lucky for us that the ground was that muddy or we might have lost by even more.

[in2restedonlooker]

Not sure if Thornton will make it to Healsville next Sunday for their qualifying final. Rumour has it the team bus is stranded at the club minus its wheels.

Not sure if they're gone yet but I guess they would be dissapointed with losing. It's a very open finals race this year and there should be a few good games. Seen emerald on saturday and they got the job done in tough conditions.

[lakers]

All this talk about suitable grounds and finals venues got me thinking. Why do all finals need to be played on neutral venues? There are some logistical issues, obviously, but I don't think they're really valid unless making money is the number one concern. It shouldn't be.
At the moment there is no reward for finishing 4th as opposed to 5th or 2nd as opposed to 3rd. Yarra Glen finished a game and plenty of percentage clear of us, surely they should be rewarded with something more tangible than just wearing home shorts! They should get home ground and home supporter advantage.
I know people would complain about the lack of parking at Kinglake or the terrible rooms at Thornton but those complaints are irrelevant when the football is what is really important. Supporters can work around those problems and clubs would be rewarded on merit not on whether they can afford the greatest facilities or because they're centrally located.

Having said all that, obviously the grand final being the pinnacle and showcasing 2 teams that have won finals already could be played on a neutral venue, although it still wouldn't be essential.

[LukeClarke]

I feel sorry for Seville that they have to play on that ground every second week. You know your ground is'nt to flash when you look forward to playing at Belgrave! Lucky for us that the ground was that muddy or we might have lost by even more.

Fair call. The ground was a shocker. You would think given that it has such a big slope that the water would run straight off.

Shane senior eight goals form the middle and muddiest man in history. Fair effort.

The key is just dont get a kick... I think I took out the title of cleanest bloke on the ground.

[auskickrules]

For a ground that is hosting finals Warby's ground was a disgrace on the weekend. I have never seen it as bad as that. I think from seeing Mt Eve's ground on Sunday even it held up better than Warby's.

[in2restedonlooker]

Can anyone from Thornton fill me in as to whether Elliott, Fisher and Chapman who all missed on Saturday will be available this week?? Injured or being rested? Three important players to the team all good players and IMO from the few games I've seen crucial to Thorntons structure.

[drago from ussr]

bout 90% sure that fisher chapman and elliott will be available 2 were rested and one had the flu ...

another question peter cameron said something to our reserves players that something happened to healsvilles ground and that it wont be available come sunday and the game will be shifted to alex or yea anyone no if this is true and if so y???

[in2restedonlooker]

bout 90% sure that fisher chapman and elliott will be available 2 were rested and one had the flu ...

another question peter cameron said something to our reserves players that something happened to healsvilles ground and that it wont be available come sunday and the game will be shifted to alex or yea anyone no if this is true and if so y???

Not real sure Drago, haven't heard anything. I'm sure you boys would be happy if it was played at Yea or Alex. You would think if something has happened then clubs would know by now surely.

[drago from ussr]

Apparently the Emerald Thornton game is on saturday at alex. same as the netball as well apparently.

[in2restedonlooker]

Apparently the Emerald Thornton game is on saturday at alex. same as the netball as well apparently.

Interesting, you would think that 4 days before it happens that all involved should be made well aware there's nothing on the website or anything about it. Why the move to Saturday?

[in2restedonlooker]

Drago or anyone else can this definitely be confirmed that the qualifying finals will be at alex on saturday?????

[in2restedonlooker]

Website has been updated and qualifying finals are at alex on saturday.
Now the next question what happened at Healesville????

[YGTHUNDER]

Website has been updated and qualifying finals are at alex on saturday.
Now the next question what happened at Healesville????

It rained, it got wet and muddy from games that were played on it last Friday night i think.

[Ronison]

YVMDFL 2nd Division Finals

Saturday 23rd August 2008 (Alexandra)

FOOTBALL
Under 18 10.15am
Alexandra V Belgrave


Reserves 12.10pm
Kinglake V Emerald


Seniors 2.10pm
Thornton Eildon V Emerald

NETBALL
B Grade 11.00am
Powelltown V Thornton Eildon

A Grade 12.30pm
Thornton Eildon V Yarra Junction

Sunday 24th August 2008 (Yarra Junction)

FOOTBALL
Under 18 10.15am
Seville V Yarra Glen

Reserves 12.10pm
Belgrave V Yarra Glen

Seniors 2.10pm
Yarra Glen V Kinglake

NETBALL (Yarra Centre)
B Grade 11.00am
Kinglake V Yea

A Grade 12.30pm
Emerald V Powelltown


I am assuming the reason for the switch to saturday is to smooth the clubs over. It takes awhile to get from Alex to Junction when you have two teams from your club playing at different venues on the same day :)

[Upwey Fan]

It rained, it got wet and muddy from games that were played on it last Friday night i think.
The spring that runs under the ground sprung-there is now another swimming pool in Healesville

[Upwey Fan]

At last-after 204 games the Upwey Selectors have finally seen the light and given Club Legend Dave Grant a game in the Seniors.Well done Dave

[p-man]

Paddy Mckenna won the Yea B & F last night. gee i wish i was as good as him!! :D

[zaco]

Paddy Mckenna won the Yea B & F last night. gee i wish i was as good as him!! :D

Jeez i thought that doyle bloke would have had the b&f all stiched up over at yea!! How did he go??

[Bounty Hunter]

So how did you go in the Yea B & F last night P-man?

[Mr Seaford]

Matt Doyle came third .

[p-man]

So how did you go in the Yea B & F last night P-man?


Lets just say a long way from the top!! nah Paddy Mckenna well deserved. Matty Doyle polled well early, Mckenna was consitent and Andrew Hunter finished off very strongly to just pip Doyley for 2nd

interesting to see who will finsih higher in the league B & F.

When is it by the way and where?

[rip it up]

Warby B&F

1st :Terry Walker - Fantastic year (like always), very under rated in the league IMO

2nd: Mick Walker - Like always fantastic year

3rd: Ben Farrugia - Great effort after missing half the year
:thumbsu:

[YGTHUNDER]

Lets just say a long way from the top!! nah Paddy Mckenna well deserved. Matty Doyle polled well early, Mckenna was consitent and Andrew Hunter finished off very strongly to just pip Doyley for 2nd

interesting to see who will finsih higher in the league B & F.

When is it by the way and where?

Monday 1 September 2008
7:00pm

Lilydale International

[YGTHUNDER]

Great game of football on Sunday at Yarra Junction between the Thunder and the Lakers. Gallichio was awesome at FF for Kinglake almost winning it off his own boot and taking some fantastic grabs.

The Thunder got off to a flyer early and had 5 goals on the bourd b4 the Lakers new what was going on with gr8 play from the centre and forward line with Selkrig in good form early. The Thunder led at qtr time by 5 goals.

The Lakers hit back early in the 2nd reducing the lead to 2 and a half goals and looked dangerous every time they went forward with Gallichio marking everything. The Thunder hit back late to again lead by 5 at the long break.

In the 3rd it was even early then Kinglake put on a 3 goal surge to be under 2 goals down at 3 qtr time and looking full of running.

The first 15 mins saw no score by either side and it was a real inch by inch game, very hard and gr8 to watch. The Thunder went very defensive trying to save it rather than win it and only hit back when Kinglake got within less than a goal. The Thunder then got back to playing the football that had them 5 goal leaders all day and got it forward to Selkrig who marked and kicked his 7th for the day to finish a 10pt win to The Glen.

Kinglake were good but 3 50mt penilties that all resulted in goals cost them early. Umpiring was good and consistent all day. The ground was in very good nick bar from the sand traps.

Thunder and Emerald do battle in all grades next week in what should be three ripping games.

[drago from ussr]

Was a good game at alex also with thornton coming out on top ground in perfect nic and very even umpiring ....
anyone no where the finals are this week?

[YGTHUNDER]

Was a good game at alex also with thornton coming out on top ground in perfect nic and very even umpiring ....
anyone no where the finals are this week?

My guess would be YG and EM at YJ and TH/EI - ALEX AT WOORI.

[lakers]

YGTHUNDER what game were you watching? The umpires were disgraceful. The game was not a true example of our great sport. Every solid bump, strong tackle or locking of arms was penalised by a free kick. 4 out of YG's first 5 goals were direct results of free kicks or 50 metre penalties, 1 was certainly a free but the others were very ordinary decisions. The free kick count was 10 - 1 in favour of the Thunder at one stage in the first quarter. What made it even worse was the blatant attempts by the umpires to even the free kick count in the last quarter. We were getting frees for absolutely nothing.

I'm not saying we would've won if the umpiring had have been different, but yesterday's game was not a fair reflection of either team.

I guarantee none of those 3 umpires will get a gig next week.

Cammo was there at the game and should've umpired instead of watching - the umpires around him at the Kinglake vs Thornton game were fantastic, in part, because of his guidance.

I hate sounding like a sore loser, which I know I do, but yesterday was beyond a joke - before then I really did believe in the League's umpiring system.

Good luck to all the teams still in the finals race.

Go Lakers 2009!

[Bounty Hunter]

I believe the League are out checking grounds as we speak....:)

[johnboy]

YGTHUNDER what game were you watching? The umpires were disgraceful. The game was not a true example of our great sport. Every solid bump, strong tackle or locking of arms was penalised by a free kick. 4 out of YG's first 5 goals were direct results of free kicks or 50 metre penalties, 1 was certainly a free but the others were very ordinary decisions. The free kick count was 10 - 1 in favour of the Thunder at one stage in the first quarter. What made it even worse was the blatant attempts by the umpires to even the free kick count in the last quarter. We were getting frees for absolutely nothing.

I'm not saying we would've won if the umpiring had have been different, but yesterday's game was not a fair reflection of either team.

I guarantee none of those 3 umpires will get a gig next week.

Cammo was there at the game and should've umpired instead of watching - the umpires around him at the Kinglake vs Thornton game were fantastic, in part, because of his guidance.

I hate sounding like a sore loser, which I know I do, but yesterday was beyond a joke - before then I really did believe in the League's umpiring system.

Good luck to all the teams still in the finals race.

Go Lakers 2009!


Lakers - Watch this space! A surprise you may get.

[Vo Rogue]

Not sure if Thornton will make it to Healsville next Sunday for their qualifying final. Rumour has it the team bus is stranded at the club minus its wheels.
Looks like the wheels are back on.
Maybe it was just a puncture hey!

[auskickrules]

Big congrats to Stevie Tess for his B & F win. Very well deserved I am sure.

[in2restedonlooker]

Looks like the wheels are back on.
Maybe it was just a puncture hey!

Seen the game on Saturday and Thornton were a bit too experienced and composed for the emerald side. Emerald ran the game right out as expected but could never really threaten seriously once Thornton established a 5 to 6 goal break. Thornton would also be happy as it wasn't really a bruising physical encounter as you might expect in finals. Sets up probably the biggest local derby in recent memory against Alex for a spot in the grand final. Could anyone from Thornton tell us whether Brad Coller will be available next week????

[drago from ussr]

pretty sure that PUP will be playing was gonna play last week but pulled out the morning of the game , sources say a rolled ankle from what i heard...

[_XIV_]

Belgrave Best and Fairest

SENIORS
1ST - NICK STOW
1ST - TIM BEARE
2ND - JACOB MEYER
3RD - KYLE CHANDLER
3RD - DARREN SIDEBOTTOM

RESERVES
MARK CLACY
UNDERS
PETER GOUGH

[in2restedonlooker]

pretty sure that PUP will be playing was gonna play last week but pulled out the morning of the game , sources say a rolled ankle from what i heard...

Ankle hey???? Any other injury concerns?

[zaco]

Ankle hey???? Any other injury concerns?
I reckon thornton should be full strength this week, quite handy at the business end of the season

[in2restedonlooker]

I reckon thornton should be full strength this week, quite handy at the business end of the season

Very handy indeed, spoke to a couple of Alex people on Sat and they say said that they are also at full strength, should be a great game unfortunately can't make it.

[in2restedonlooker]

Zaco and Drago,
Any thoughts who might match up on the following next weekend
M Hill
N Oakley
A Oakley
Probably there 3 most important players

[drago from ussr]

n oakley doesnt usually get a tag from us as he hasnt really played that well against us before , hill will definately get some one it will probably depend on who puts there hand up for the job, not sure bout any other match ups the question is more like who are they gonna play on Coller Hall Creighton and Parker oh and then theres Chapman and Fisher also.... we will play our game more than likely were not much of a tagging side.

[wtfa]

I believe the League are out checking grounds as we speak....:)

Alexandra v Thornton Eildon Districts FC. If Yea was selected as the venue, it should attract a record gate, Yea has some of the best facilities in the comp

[YGTHUNDER]

YGTHUNDER what game were you watching? The umpires were disgraceful. The game was not a true example of our great sport. Every solid bump, strong tackle or locking of arms was penalised by a free kick. 4 out of YG's first 5 goals were direct results of free kicks or 50 metre penalties, 1 was certainly a free but the others were very ordinary decisions. The free kick count was 10 - 1 in favour of the Thunder at one stage in the first quarter. What made it even worse was the blatant attempts by the umpires to even the free kick count in the last quarter. We were getting frees for absolutely nothing.

I'm not saying we would've won if the umpiring had have been different, but yesterday's game was not a fair reflection of either team.

I guarantee none of those 3 umpires will get a gig next week.

Cammo was there at the game and should've umpired instead of watching - the umpires around him at the Kinglake vs Thornton game were fantastic, in part, because of his guidance.

I hate sounding like a sore loser, which I know I do, but yesterday was beyond a joke - before then I really did believe in the League's umpiring system.

Good luck to all the teams still in the finals race.

Go Lakers 2009!

Guarantee they do! Going on some of the umpiring this year Sundays display was AFL like. If your in front and listen to the umpires and understand that they DO NOT pay holding or dropping the ball but rather let the play sort its self out then perhaps the free kick count may have been closer. Kinglake played very well and had 4 or five more scoring shots that may have had more to do with the lose than the umpiring

[RANGEMAN]

I believe the League are out checking grounds as we speak....:)
So, any news on location of finals?

[YGTHUNDER]

So, any news on location of finals?

YVMDFL Finals August 30 & 31


YVMDFL Finals Saturday August 30, 2008
Division 1 Compass Group
Gembrook Cockatoo Football Ground

Seniors: Qualifying
Upwey v Monbulk 2.10pm

Reserves: Qualifying
Monbulk v Upwey 12 noon

Under 18s: Qualifying
Warburton Millgrove v Upwey 10.15am

Warburton Millgrove Football Ground
Seniors: Elimination
Woori Yallock v Healesville 2.10pm

Reserves: Elimination
Mt Evelyn v Woori Yallock 12 noon

Under 18s: Elimination
Healesville v Olinda Ferny Creek 10.15am

Division 1 Sticks Netball
Gembrook Cockatoo Football Ground

A Grade: Qualifying
Court 1 Mt Evelyn v Warburton Millgrove 12.30 pm

B Grade: Qualifying
Court 1 Monbulk v Mt Evelyn 11.00am

A Grade: Elimination
Court 2 Upwey v Monbulk 12.30pm

B Grade: Elimination
Court 2 Wandin v Healesville11am


YVMDFL Finals Sunday August 31, 2008
Division 2 High Mountain Spring Water
Woori Yallock Football Ground

Seniors: 2nd Semi Final
Alexandra v Thornton 2.10pm

Reserves: 2nd Semi Final
Alexandra v Belgrave 12 noon

Under 18s: 1st Semi Final
Seville v Alexandra 10.15am

Yarra Junction Football Ground
Seniors: 1st Semi Final
Emerald v Yarra Glen 2.10pm

Reserves: 1st Semi Final
Yarra Glen v Emerald12 noon

Under 18s: 2nd Semi Final
Emerald v Yarra Glen 10.15am

Division 2 Sticks Netball
Woori Yallock Football Ground
A Grade 2nd Semi Final
Alexandra v Emerald 12.30 pm

B Grade: 2nd Semi Final
Alexandra v Powelltown 10.40am

Yarra Junction - Yarra Centre
A Grade: 1st Semi Final
Thornton Eildon v Powelltown 12.30pm

B Grade: 1st Semi Final
Kinglake v Thornton Eildon 11am

YVMDFL Finals Sunday August 31
2008 Veterans Barracuda Security
Seville Football Ground

1st Semi Final
Emerald v Mt Evelyn 12 noon

2nd Semi Final
Croydon North v Warburton Millgrove 2.10pm

[Moin Khan]

Guarantee they do! Going on some of the umpiring this year Sundays display was AFL like. If your in front and listen to the umpires and understand that they DO NOT pay holding or dropping the ball but rather let the play sort its self out then perhaps the free kick count may have been closer. Kinglake played very well and had 4 or five more scoring shots that may have had more to do with the lose than the umpiring

Umpires MCNIECE, JasonCentral Triple MORTON, BrettCentral Triple TAYLOR, KenCentral Triple BULLEN, DaleBoundary PAYNE, MichaelBoundary ALLEN, RobertGoal Umpire WILSON, MarkGoal Umpire DAMROW, BRENTONEmergency Umpire

I wouldn't worry - you won't get McNeice and Moron in 2nd Div for much longer seeing as they will be doing the Div 1 Senior GF!!!!!
And we won't even start on Kenny T! Someone has to take the title I suppose.

[Monniehawk]

Actually, I thought Ken did a reasonable job on Saturday.

[in2restedonlooker]

n oakley doesnt usually get a tag from us as he hasnt really played that well against us before , hill will definately get some one it will probably depend on who puts there hand up for the job, not sure bout any other match ups the question is more like who are they gonna play on Coller Hall Creighton and Parker oh and then theres Chapman and Fisher also.... we will play our game more than likely were not much of a tagging side.

Yep definitely alot to think about for both sides. Seen Alex against YG the other week and Hill was outstanding best performance from a true centre half forward or just about any player I've seen this year (selkrigs 8 on the same day not bad either) pack marks long goals he can play needs a good player on him. Parkers an interesting one he was best on in my book last week and emerald seemed content to just let him roam around while the CHB sat back but it doesn't work he will get the same this week on Bretherton who doesn't exactly play tight from what I've seen

[lakers]

Guarantee they do! Going on some of the umpiring this year Sundays display was AFL like. If your in front and listen to the umpires and understand that they DO NOT pay holding or dropping the ball but rather let the play sort its self out then perhaps the free kick count may have been closer. Kinglake played very well and had 4 or five more scoring shots that may have had more to do with the lose than the umpiring

AFL like? We are not playing AFL, Cammo has reminded us that a lot, perhaps that is why they ignore the holding the ball rule - you know the one they pay in the AFL! Besides that was not the rule I was talking about - in the first quarter when the umpires were 'taking control' you basically couldn't tackle fierecely.

[RANGEMAN]

Thanks YGTHUNDER. Lets hope the skies don't open up, or the league have a back up plan!

[YGTHUNDER]

AFL like? We are not playing AFL, Cammo has reminded us that a lot, perhaps that is why they ignore the holding the ball rule - you know the one they pay in the AFL! Besides that was not the rule I was talking about - in the first quarter when the umpires were 'taking control' you basically couldn't tackle fierecely.

Thats your opinion and your entitled to it....good luck NEXT year.

[YGTHUNDER]

Yep definitely alot to think about for both sides. Seen Alex against YG the other week and Hill was outstanding best performance from a true centre half forward or just about any player I've seen this year (selkrigs 8 on the same day not bad either) pack marks long goals he can play needs a good player on him. Parkers an interesting one he was best on in my book last week and emerald seemed content to just let him roam around while the CHB sat back but it doesn't work he will get the same this week on Bretherton who doesn't exactly play tight from what I've seen

Wouldnt be surprised if A.Oakley doesnt play this week. He couldnt walk off the ground with a h/string late in the game against Y.G only a couple of weeks ago.

[p-man]

Alexandra v Thornton Eildon Districts FC. If Yea was selected as the venue, it should attract a record gate, Yea has some of the best facilities in the comp


Have to agree there mate. Interesting that Yea did not get a final for the facilities on offer.

[zaco]

Wouldnt be surprised if A.Oakley doesnt play this week. He couldnt walk off the ground with a h/string late in the game against Y.G only a couple of weeks ago.
Yeah i have heard he was injured, he was still limping on saturday and was heard to of said he might miss this week.. he is a handy midfielder who has kicked over 40 goals this year, alex will be sweating on his return i'd imagine.

[zaco]

has anyone heard how mullins from alex and goodwin from y/g went at the tribunal tuesday night??

[Flying Higher37]

Have to agree there mate. Interesting that Yea did not get a final for the facilities on offer.


hang on, when we played them earlier in the year we had to go outside to the publictoliets if we needed a dump. the surface was boggy and not what it was talked up to be. maybe we played yea on a bad week but it was nothing like its been talked up here.
has the ground improved since round 13 if it has i take everything ive said back but it wouldve needed too

still nowhere as good as Alex's ground. best ground in 2nd div by a length of the black spur

[in2restedonlooker]

Interesting night tonight for team selection for a few sides in divvy 2 finals.
My mail is that Coller will miss again for Thornton while Oakley I'm led to believe will play for Alex
Also what will Emerald do with their Under 18's players??????

Any other news on this weekends games