Northern Football League Div 1 - CLOSED

[Kickass]

I know you'll be there...

Just keep your head down - you're not the most popular bloke in Lalor you know :p

LMAO - Ah yes, but the Monty fans love me :eek: as I will boost both canteen & can bar sales immensely.

I might wander down. :rolleyes:

[Jewelsandbullet]

LMAO - Ah yes, but the Monty fans love me :eek: as I will boost both canteen & can bar sales

Zac might even try and sell you a brick :thumbsu:

[Kickass]

Zac might even try and sell you a brick :thumbsu:


Yes he might and at least this time (hopefully) he wont be throwing them at me.

BTW - How's Benny Broadbent going?? Has he slipped back into the fold?

[Jewelsandbullet]

Yes he might and at least this time (hopefully) he wont be throwing them at me.

BTW - How's Benny Broadbent going?? Has he slipped back into the fold?

Fitted back in nicely - from what I have seen he looks to have improved too, played well against shepp. Certainly do not lose anything with him at fullback as opposed to Skicko.

[Have A Crack]

Can anybody from the Bloods give me a update on how they will go this year and if they have picked up any decent players other than Banger ??

[FOOTYBOSS]

For anyone interested:

Monty FC V Lalor FC @ Home (Lower Plenty Oval) this Sunday 30 March @ noon

Hows Sagey looking this pre season JB?

[HULK HOGAN]

Fitted back in nicely - from what I have seen he looks to have improved too, played well against shepp. Certainly do not lose anything with him at fullback as opposed to Skicko.
Also how are Kingy and Santoro going JB?:thumbsu:

[Bugsy Brown]

Anyone from from Lalor confirm if a guy from Mitcham has signed called Jordan Wise?

Jordan Wise is playing with Old Trinity.

[tess]

northern saints- if they get touched up in the essendon league they might like the sound of a div 3 in the nfl

I doubt it, apart from the fact that what was left of Fawkner Park FC has rolled over for North Coburg. I'm sure that comes as no surprise for those that dealt with the reminants of Fawkner Park during 2006, although I am extremely disappointed.

The problem Fawkner Park had with the NFL is the traveling distance. Maybe also a lack of success exasperated that feeling.

I think the "new" Club will have some short term success as the excitment of the merge is fresh. But soon enough will revert back to the North Coburg tradition that gave them 1 reserve flag in 60 years.....

BTW the original Fawkner Districts was playing in the EDFL way back in the 1930's.

[footys back home]

I doubt it, apart from the fact that what was left of Fawkner Park FC has rolled over for North Coburg. I'm sure that comes as no surprise for those that dealt with the reminants of Fawkner Park during 2006, although I am extremely disappointed.

The problem Fawkner Park had with the NFL is the traveling distance. Maybe also a lack of success exasperated that feeling.

I think the "new" Club will have some short term success as the excitment of the merge is fresh. But soon enough will revert back to the North Coburg tradition that gave them 1 reserve flag in 60 years.....

BTW the original Fawkner Districts was playing in the EDFL way back in the 1930's.

Whats this got to do with Norther Football League Divison 1

[HELLSBELLS]

Hey guys can anyone tell me about a young bloke from lalor the name is Ricky Elkins how does he go ???

[Hunters Host #3]

Any further news on the appointment of Matty Pillios in a media role with the Northern Footy League... Even with the appointment of Kirsten Darnell?

He would be a handy acquisition for the league, especially if we were to get a NFL Show.

[FOOTYBOSS]

Back in the big league

12Mar08


INTERLEAGUE football is back on the agenda for the Northern Football League this season with a match set to be confirmed against the Essendon District Football League for the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June.

The NFL, then the Diamond Valley Football League, last competed in an interleague match in 2001 after which player availability and club enthusiasm began to wane.

However, recent discussions with clubs have seen a return to the concept, with the NFL keen to give its clubs and players an opportunity to play at the highest possible level.

NFL football operations manager Jarryd Carey said the time was right for a return to interleague football.

"It's always been something the players aspired to do," he said.

"So, this is a great opportunity for them to represent their league.

"We hope to have a Division 2 match as a prelude to a Division 1 interleague match.

"We are also considering another showpiece match featuring junior representative teams."

The match will be played at Preston City Oval, Carey said.

"It has the capacity to hold a significant crowd, which we would anticipate on Queen's Birthday weekend with no local sport playing," he said.

The team captains will be revealed at the NFL's season launch, on March 31, as will the league's new representative team guernsey.

EDFL general manager Stan Pettett said it was "95 per cent" certain that interleague would return this season.

The only thing holding back the return of an interleague match will be whether or not seasons start on time.

"It will come down to whether or not we get going on time but, at this stage, the grounds appear to be holding up well," Pettett said.

"If we do have to push the season back a bit, we might have to use that weekend as a catch-up round.

"Riddell (District Football League) is starting on April 5, but we're not starting until April 19. So, hopefully, it gives our grounds that extra couple of weeks.

"I'm sure we'll be right to go."

Pettett said it was likely last season's premiership coach, Greenvale's Steve MacPherson, would be given the first opportunity to coach should he wish to take up the role.

The NFL begins its Division 2 season on April 5 with Division 1 starting on April 12.

[king gary]

Back in the big league

12Mar08


INTERLEAGUE football is back on the agenda for the Northern Football League this season with a match set to be confirmed against the Essendon District Football League for the Queen's Birthday long weekend in June.

The NFL, then the Diamond Valley Football League, last competed in an interleague match in 2001 after which player availability and club enthusiasm began to wane.

However, recent discussions with clubs have seen a return to the concept, with the NFL keen to give its clubs and players an opportunity to play at the highest possible level.

NFL football operations manager Jarryd Carey said the time was right for a return to interleague football.

"It's always been something the players aspired to do," he said.

"So, this is a great opportunity for them to represent their league.

"We hope to have a Division 2 match as a prelude to a Division 1 interleague match.

"We are also considering another showpiece match featuring junior representative teams."

The match will be played at Preston City Oval, Carey said.

"It has the capacity to hold a significant crowd, which we would anticipate on Queen's Birthday weekend with no local sport playing," he said.

The team captains will be revealed at the NFL's season launch, on March 31, as will the league's new representative team guernsey.

EDFL general manager Stan Pettett said it was "95 per cent" certain that interleague would return this season.

The only thing holding back the return of an interleague match will be whether or not seasons start on time.

"It will come down to whether or not we get going on time but, at this stage, the grounds appear to be holding up well," Pettett said.

"If we do have to push the season back a bit, we might have to use that weekend as a catch-up round.

"Riddell (District Football League) is starting on April 5, but we're not starting until April 19. So, hopefully, it gives our grounds that extra couple of weeks.

"I'm sure we'll be right to go."

Pettett said it was likely last season's premiership coach, Greenvale's Steve MacPherson, would be given the first opportunity to coach should he wish to take up the role.

The NFL begins its Division 2 season on April 5 with Division 1 starting on April 12.

Great read FOOTYBOSS, lets hope it gets the support it should because there's nothing better than seeing the best of the best run around against each other. Tips for captaincy and any walk up starters in certain positions? Well done FOOTYBOSS :thumbsu:

[M.O.T.H.]

Just back from the Montmorency Football Club 2008 Launch at the Montmorency RSL (Sponsored by The Pinnacle Printing Group). Great night with approx 150 in attendance and a great meal as always. Jeff Geischen was the Guest Speaker and spoke very well. Well done to the Mont Committee on the organisation for the night. All new players were welcomed as only the Mont faithful can do.

P.S. - To Shawry and his 4 bunnie side kicks, maybe you should have spent a lazy $35 and come along. You would have learnt a lot more than standing on the Para Rd hill trying to work out what was happening at training. For Christ's sake I'm still trying to work out who is who and what's going on myself.:D

[wildchild]

just a quick one before round one fires up hope all the coin monty spent this year trying to buy a premiership like heidleberg has done in the past pays off for them not suprising they had to go to these lenghts after the choking years of late but oh well better pay off seeing as there youth just doesnt look like it will cut it at senior level but i guess that is because the coach must have a strange no youth policy like last year when they only played maybe 2 or 3 young blokes unlike what the panther adopted last year where they gave the future a go and i think it will pay its dividends this year when they push strongly for finals:):)

[fattyslim09]

just a quick one before round one fires up hope all the coin monty spent this year trying to buy a premiership like heidleberg has done in the past pays off for them not suprising they had to go to these lenghts after the choking years of late but oh well better pay off seeing as there youth just doesnt look like it will cut it at senior level but i guess that is because the coach must have a strange no youth policy like last year when they only played maybe 2 or 3 young blokes unlike what the panther adopted last year where they gave the future a go and i think it will pay its dividends this year when they push strongly for finals:):)

Muppet...

IN regards to the interleague, is the premiership captain automatically captain of interleague side or is it a case of League B&F captain??? Walk up starts - Danny Nolan, Stinga Harvey, Mick Gay, Kingy, Chris Hall...that's about all I can think of as "walk up Starts"...

[A Living God]

Muppet...

IN regards to the interleague, is the premiership captain automatically captain of interleague side or is it a case of League B&F captain??? Walk up starts - Danny Nolan, Stinga Harvey, Mick Gay, Kingy, Chris Hall...that's about all I can think of as "walk up Starts"...
Shaun Ryan and Gutterson in the foward pockets.
Mark McGough in the midfield.

[A Living God]

My predictions
Top 4
Heidelberg
Monty
Bundoora
North Heidelberg

Grand Final
Monty def Heidelberg

Relegated
Lalor

Promoted
Lower Plenty

Comp b&f
Daniel King

Leading goal kicker
Dizzy

2nd's premiers
Monty

19's premiers
Eltham

[king gary]

My predictions
Top 4
Heidelberg
Monty
Bundoora
North Heidelberg

Grand Final
Monty def Heidelberg

Relegated
Lalor

Promoted
Lower Plenty

Comp b&f
Daniel King

Leading goal kicker
Dizzy

2nd's premiers
Monty

19's premiers
Eltham

I like your work ALG, although somehow I feel you may be a little biased towards your beloved Mont :rolleyes:. Top 4 looks just about right, although I do feel Eltham will be better than what everyone is expecting, and rightfully so considering the years gone by performances, however they have injected alot of youth and speed and may catch some teams out so I wouldn't count them out of the finals race at the minute. Also your comment on Lalor being relegated, and I know its only an opinion, but I feel you are selling the young Lalor side a bit short. They looked good last year through the finals and if the rumours are true that Kouta and big Lance are expected to play games it will only strengthen there team. I feel that unfortunately for their sake it will be Diamond Creek back to Div.2 in 2009, are struggling to put together a 19's team so wont be finding any gun yougsters coming up through the ranks, have lost a few players of to other clubs and havn't heard any news of big signings. Comp B&F, too early to judge without knowing how different peoples pre seasons have been, but you would expect it to come from one of the teams in the top 4. Anyway ALG, liked your wrap :thumbsu:, cant wait for Rd.1 :)

[Jewelsandbullet]

just a quick one before round one fires up hope all the coin monty spent this year trying to buy a premiership like heidleberg has done in the past pays off for them not suprising they had to go to these lenghts after the choking years of late but oh well better pay off seeing as there youth just doesnt look like it will cut it at senior level but i guess that is because the coach must have a strange no youth policy like last year when they only played maybe 2 or 3 young blokes unlike what the panther adopted last year where they gave the future a go and i think it will pay its dividends this year when they push strongly for finals:):)

punctuation please

[ippa]

just a quick one before round one fires up hope all the coin monty spent this year trying to buy a premiership like heidleberg has done in the past pays off for them not suprising they had to go to these lenghts after the choking years of late but oh well better pay off seeing as there youth just doesnt look like it will cut it at senior level but i guess that is because the coach must have a strange no youth policy like last year when they only played maybe 2 or 3 young blokes unlike what the panther adopted last year where they gave the future a go and i think it will pay its dividends this year when they push strongly for finals:):)

wont pay dividends when you push for finals and dont quite make it as usualhttp://www.bigfooty.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gifhttp://www.bigfooty.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gifhttp://www.bigfooty.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[Jewelsandbullet]

Just back from the Montmorency Football Club 2008 Launch at the Montmorency RSL (Sponsored by The Pinnacle Printing Group). Great night with approx 150 in attendance and a great meal as always. Jeff Geischen was the Guest Speaker and spoke very well. Well done to the Mont Committee on the organisation for the night. All new players were welcomed as only the Mont faithful can do.

P.S. - To Shawry and his 4 bunnie side kicks, maybe you should have spent a lazy $35 and come along. You would have learnt a lot more than standing on the Para Rd hill trying to work out what was happening at training. For Christ's sake I'm still trying to work out who is who and what's going on myself.:D

Sounds like a good night, spewing I could not make.

I expect you to be on the hill this week MOTH and at the 2k draw on Sunday - and for anyone else interested:

Monty FC V Balwyn FC at Mont this Saturday A chance to see what will be a close to full strength Mont and Balwyn

Promises to be a nice day - Can Hill bar will be open :thumbsu:

[Jewelsandbullet]

Also how are Kingy and Santoro going JB?:thumbsu:

Both going very well :thumbsu:

Good blokes too

[ippa]

Both going very well :thumbsu:

Good blokes too


santoro has a very real likeness to his pit bull,is very fit,looks a lot better in black and white and loves to feast on panther carcushttp://www.bigfooty.com/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

[A Living God]

I like your work ALG, although somehow I feel you may be a little biased towards your beloved Mont :rolleyes:. Top 4 looks just about right, although I do feel Eltham will be better than what everyone is expecting, and rightfully so considering the years gone by performances, however they have injected alot of youth and speed and may catch some teams out so I wouldn't count them out of the finals race at the minute. Also your comment on Lalor being relegated, and I know its only an opinion, but I feel you are selling the young Lalor side a bit short. They looked good last year through the finals and if the rumours are true that Kouta and big Lance are expected to play games it will only strengthen there team. I feel that unfortunately for their sake it will be Diamond Creek back to Div.2 in 2009, are struggling to put together a 19's team so wont be finding any gun yougsters coming up through the ranks, have lost a few players of to other clubs and havn't heard any news of big signings. Comp B&F, too early to judge without knowing how different peoples pre seasons have been, but you would expect it to come from one of the teams in the top 4. Anyway ALG, liked your wrap :thumbsu:, cant wait for Rd.1 :)
I'm thinking the battle for relegation between Lalor and Diamo with Greensy an outside chance.

And I am in no way biased towards Monty :D, I didn't have them winning the 19's or finishing on top of the ladder.

[M.O.T.H.]

Sounds like a good night, spewing I could not make.

I expect you to be on the hill this week MOTH and at the 2k draw on Sunday - and for anyone else interested:

Monty FC V Balwyn FC at Mont this Saturday A chance to see what will be a close to full strength Mont and Balwyn

Promises to be a nice day - Can Hill bar will be open :thumbsu:

Damn it, cover's blown. How'd ya guess that M.O.T.H. = Man On The Hill?

Anyway certainly will be there J&B especially on The Hill on Saturday. Just make sure maroon tinnies are on the menu.

Promises to be another big day. Pity Council had to go and top dress the ground yesterday but we can't complain they've got the place looking the best it ever has. Anyway the grass should grow back pretty quickly.

[The Boof]

hope all the coin monty spent this year trying to buy a premiership like heidleberg has done ... :):)

I would argue that, under the circumstances, it is impossible to buy a premiership.

Regards

[wildchild]

punctuation please

sorry mate ill be sure to attend your english classes next time there on, just pm me and we will be sweet:thumbsu::thumbsu:

[Jewelsandbullet]

sorry mate ill be sure to attend your english classes next time there on, just pm me and we will be sweet:thumbsu::thumbsu:

No probs. While we are at it, you might consider typing something worth reading too :cool:

[THE ONLY JESTER]

sounds like all the goofballs at mont have printed their new premiership t-shirts again for 08 like a few years ago. what an embarrasment of a club, you will always spend but you will always choke. at least heidelberg have bought the right people and have built a good club!! Headline of the year MONT= same old same old

[Jewelsandbullet]

sounds like all the goofballs at mont have printed their new premiership t-shirts again for 08 like a few years ago. what an embarrasment of a club, you will always spend but you will always choke. at least heidelberg have bought the right people and have built a good club!! Headline of the year MONT= same old same old

Actually I think you will find they where stubbie holders Jester... I've still got mine :o

[RiverRat]

Actually I think you will find they where stubbie holders Jester... I've still got mine :o

In fairness you should of won it that year, the conditions were unfavorable to say the least. I think we had back to back shirts made up for 05 but they were destroyed shortly afterwards

[THE ONLY JESTER]

good to see now, a bit of banter about footy clubs and not about people :thumbsu:coming into round 1. any news on the quiet clubs we don't hear about much
West, Diamo, Greensy, Eltham

[ippa]

sounds like all the goofballs at mont have printed their new premiership t-shirts again for 08 like a few years ago. what an embarrasment of a club, you will always spend but you will always choke. at least heidelberg have bought the right people and have built a good club!! Headline of the year MONT= same old same old


what round will we see you in the CROWD!

[Hunters Host #3]

In fairness you should of won it that year, the conditions were unfavorable to say the least. I think we had back to back shirts made up for 05 but they were destroyed shortly afterwards

RiverRat, perhaps you could elaborate. Overheard Jarryd Carey on the Radio say that although the clearances have not gone through, Josh Houlihan and Ty Zantuck will join you guys?

[The Boof]

My predictions

Grand Final
Monty def Heidelberg

2nd's premiers
Monty

19's premiers
Eltham

Dream on G. Dream on:p

Regards

[A Living God]

Dream on G. Dream on:p

Regards
Don't you think Heidelberg are good enough to make the GF or do you think Monty will win the clean sweep?

[THE ONLY JESTER]

what round will we see you in the CROWD!

not sure what round mate, but fair to say love playing against the ferals at para rd.always a good atmosphere their. if you could only ever get that ground in any sort of condition. seen better grounds in iraq!!:thumbsu:

[The Boof]

J&B, are you now prepared to back yourselves or what?:)

Regards

[The Boof]

... or do you think Monty will win the clean sweep?

Not this season brother:D

Regards

[fattyslim09]

RiverRat, perhaps you could elaborate. Overheard Jarryd Carey on the Radio say that although the clearances have not gone through, Josh Houlihan and Ty Zantuck will join you guys?

Say nothing Boof...

[The Boof]

Say nothing Boof...

I hear ya, however, I sensed the focus prior to and the momentum around the last half of the fourth. Exciting mate. Exciting.

Regards

[magpie#18]

good to see now, a bit of banter about footy clubs and not about people :thumbsu:coming into round 1. any news on the quiet clubs we don't hear about much
West, Diamo, Greensy, Eltham


West Preston

could be a surprise packey this year

very young side...

after loosing the two of top three players (nuge and gilly)
have gained the services of Sam nevins...A huge boy from the country who will be a good target up forward with young billy morroson

Fab looking very fit as usual....the blokes a freak

Damian smith the new captain

Dmac will continue his BNF form of last yr

[fattyslim09]

West Preston

could be a surprise packey this year

very young side...

after loosing the two of top three players (nuge and gilly)
have gained the services of Sam nevins...A huge boy from the country who will be a good target up forward with young billy morroson

Fab looking very fit as usual....the blokes a freak

Damian smith the new captain

Dmac will continue his BNF form of last yr

Will never knock West Magpie, too many mates there but I think we hear the same thing out of there every year, need a sustained effort all through the season and not just being content with knocking over one of the big sides. Good club just needs a bit more belief in itself.

[fattyslim09]

I hear ya, however, I sensed the focus prior to and the momentum around the last half of the fourth. Exciting mate. Exciting.

Regards

hopefully there will be plenty of excitement today!!!;););)

[Bruce Almighty]

Watched Heidelberg v Noble Park today and fair to say Heidelberg were s**thouse.Season starts next week and Bergers are about 60% fit and have no game plan.8 players missing from seniors today and reserves strugling.Players seem to do what they like ,no discipline what so ever.Premiership hangover I think not but many players seem to have run out if steam.I hope they can fire up when the season starts next week but playing Lalor so any indication of where they are at will be false as they will probably beat them by 10 Goals.Always good to have an opinion which is better than sweeping things under the carpet.

[BlindedByTheLight]

Watched Heidelberg v Noble Park today and fair to say Heidelberg were s**thouse.Season starts next week and Bergers are about 60% fit and have no game plan.8 players missing from seniors today and reserves strugling.Players seem to do what they like ,no discipline what so ever.Premiership hangover I think not but many players seem to have run out if steam.I hope they can fire up when the season starts next week but playing Lalor so any indication of where they are at will be false as they will probably beat them by 10 Goals.Always good to have an opinion which is better than sweeping things under the carpet.

who were the players that were misisng today that will play next week? has this trend been obvious during training?

[RiverRat]

Watched Heidelberg v Noble Park today and fair to say Heidelberg were s**thouse.Season starts next week and Bergers are about 60% fit and have no game plan.8 players missing from seniors today and reserves strugling.Players seem to do what they like ,no discipline what so ever.Premiership hangover I think not but many players seem to have run out if steam.I hope they can fire up when the season starts next week but playing Lalor so any indication of where they are at will be false as they will probably beat them by 10 Goals.Always good to have an opinion which is better than sweeping things under the carpet.

Couldn't agree more mate they looked very ordinary.
How did mont go today?

[Bruce Almighty]

who were the players that were misisng today that will play next week? has this trend been obvious during training?

All I can say is the players that were missing are some of our best and as for training etc I haven't been at the club since the GF but from a first impression view today they don't seem to have that niche that makes a premiership team.Clubs work for years to get that feeling and it is very hard to get and maintain and once it slips it seems to keep on slipping

[looker]

All I can say is the players that were missing are some of our best and as for training etc I haven't been at the club since the GF but from a first impression view today they don't seem to have that niche that makes a premiership team.Clubs work for years to get that feeling and it is very hard to get and maintain and once it slips it seems to keep on slipping
If ever I have been surprised by some of your comments B.A, these are it. Your description of the performance was quite analytical upon the playing group, extinguised somewhat with your justification of 'not sweeping it under the carpet'. However this second dig at the club had no reprieve. Perhaps I have mis-interprutted your words, however if I am reading between the lines, there are some players there who seem to not be playing for the right reasons..? Or has something or someone around the club upset you ? All in all, the tight ship that the Heid bigfooty bloggers run, your comments on the reining premiership team were quite refreshing.
In both posts you swith between them/us when reffering to the boys/club. I assume it is still us.Or is it?

[stringa]

Couldn't agree more mate they looked very ordinary.
How did mont go today?
hard to judge but no doubt will be a very good side this year in the nfl.They were in the mix in the first half however Balwyn showed their class and kicked away in the end.Monts foot skills let them down but most nfl sides would be in the same boat.They were just to slick in the end and will challenge the top 2 in the eastern comp this year.Mont looked to be at full strength bar sage i think and balwyn had Pat bowden on the sidelines.All in all mont will be a force this year and will hand out some hidings to many clubs maybe even some of the better ones to!.

[The Boof]

Yep! Nothing positive will come out of those games yesterday. A total waste of time. After all none of the boys have any goals to achieve, both individually and collectively, this year. Everyone will rest on their laurels of being undefeated premiers. Retrospectively, I DON’T THINK SO.

Them that live in the past have no future.

Regards

[Pheonix20]

Bundoora played against Little Libbas Sunbury and had a comfortable win by five goals. Should go along nicely but without a couple of talls they will struggle this year. The first game against Mont is fortunatly at Bundoora so we will have a slight advantage but not enough to get over Monts new big gun$. Surprisingly the new names at Mont will probably play better on the open grounds as opposed to the postage stamp.

Grand Final Mont v North heidelberg
Top Four, Mont, Norf, Heidelberg, Bundoora.
B & F Marc Rovere ( Can Play)

The rest will be fought out between Greensy West and Eltham
Lalor will be crap and creek will only win due to good coaching
NP making up numbers
Bring on Round One:cool:

[Made4September]

im after the top 3 in the club BnF, for Northcote Park Seniors. thanks in advance

[Bruce Almighty]

Yep! Nothing positive will come out of those games yesterday. A total waste of time. After all none of the boys have any goals to achieve, both individually and collectively, this year. Everyone will rest on their laurels of being undefeated premiers. Retrospectively, I DON’T THINK SO.

Them that live in the past have no future.

Regards

The last practice match should be the finishing touches on the pre season with the team at full strength so you you are prepared for the start of the season.A waste of time I think not but an indication that heidelberg have got plenty of work to do or is the eastern league that far better.Maybe it is and if that is the case everyone in the Northern Football league has been living in a bubble.

[Bruce Almighty]

If ever I have been surprised by some of your comments B.A, these are it. Your description of the performance was quite analytical upon the playing group, extinguised somewhat with your justification of 'not sweeping it under the carpet'. However this second dig at the club had no reprieve. Perhaps I have mis-interprutted your words, however if I am reading between the lines, there are some players there who seem to not be playing for the right reasons..? Or has something or someone around the club upset you ? All in all, the tight ship that the Heid bigfooty bloggers run, your comments on the reining premiership team were quite refreshing.
In both posts you swith between them/us when reffering to the boys/club. I assume it is still us.Or is it?

Not upset with anyone or the club just having an opinion. Swept under the carpet means Heidelberg has been getting through on talent alone and now could do with some meaningful direction on the ground but everyone just keeps bubbling along.It will eventually catch up and bite US.....ON THE a**RSE and when that does our little golden era will be over .Anyhow just throwing up some stuff because the s**t on here is generally just rubish.

[stringa]

The last practice match should be the finishing touches on the pre season with the team at full strength so you you are prepared for the start of the season.A waste of time I think not but an indication that heidelberg have got plenty of work to do or is the eastern league that far better.Maybe it is and if that is the case everyone in the Northern Football league has been living in a bubble.

spot on BA , to think that it is a waste of time playing quality oppostion albiet a practice match is brainless.Tell that to the monty lads.They through everything at Balywn, even though they come up short on the scoreboard which doesn't really matter they will be better of for it than playing an intra club game.

Secondly your right the gap between the two comps is huge and will only get bigger untill they (nfl) decide to go with 3 divisions with less teams in each to strengthen the sides,to many ordinary sides in divy 1.:thumbsd:

[BlindedByTheLight]

spot on BA , to think that it is a waste of time playing quality oppostion albiet a practice match is brainless.Tell that to the monty lads.They through everything at Balywn, even though they come up short on the scoreboard which doesn't really matter they will be better of for it than playing an intra club game.

Secondly your right the gap between the two comps is huge and will only get bigger untill they (nfl) decide to go with 3 divisions with less teams in each to strengthen the sides,to many ordinary sides in divy 1.:thumbsd:

agree with both BA and Stinga. the top efl clubs/teams appear to be far superior to their nfl equilivants. saw how monty tried yesterday but really couldnt match it with balwyn. although not overly tall did have superior skills and moved the ball better than monty.
on the 3rd division, is that going to happen for next season and if so what will the breakup be from the current div.2 clubs - a 10 and 6 or 8 and 8 competition?

[ippa]

agree with both BA and Stinga. the top efl clubs/teams appear to be far superior to their nfl equilivants. saw how monty tried yesterday but really couldnt match it with balwyn. although not overly tall did have superior skills and moved the ball better than monty.
on the 3rd division, is that going to happen for next season and if so what will the breakup be from the current div.2 clubs - a 10 and 6 or 8 and 8 competition?


Agree balwyn moved the ball exceptionally well on saturday and so they should with 14 AFL/VFl players and $150,000 extra there paying above mont, they were a very good side and will be right up there in the EFL this year,you would'nt be to dissapointed losing to a side like that by 5 goals

Anyone tell us the margin Noble park over Heidelberg

[Alter Ego]

Agree balwyn moved the ball exceptionally well on saturday and so they should with 14 AFL/VFl players and $150,000 extra there paying above mont, they were a very good side and will be right up there in the EFL this year,you would'nt be to dissapointed losing to a side like that by 5 goals

Anyone tell us the margin Noble park over Heidelberg
14 goals.
Apart from a few contributors Tigers resembled yellow and black witches hats for most of the game.
A major reality check coming into the new season.

[Pheonix20]

14 goals.
Apart from a few contributors Tigers resembled yellow and black witches hats for most of the game.
A major reality check coming into the new season.

14 GOALS:eek:. My sources in the eastern say at best the tiges would be a good second division club based on that performance.:D
5 days to go lets get some s4it going on here and some big predictions.
anyone from lalor got an opinion on how big red will go and how many games will the gladiator play?

[Pheonix20]

Why are Heidelberg and lalor playing at Northcote Park?:confused:

[Alter Ego]

Why are Heidelberg and lalor playing at Northcote Park?:confused:
Council trying to minimise useage of Warringal Park after recent re-sowing.
U/19s however likely to play there Friday night if Lalor definitely field a team.

[Kickass]

Agree balwyn moved the ball exceptionally well on saturday and so they should with 14 AFL/VFl players and $150,000 extra there paying above mont, they were a very good side and will be right up there in the EFL this year,you would'nt be to dissapointed losing to a side like that by 5 goals

Anyone tell us the margin Noble park over Heidelberg

O.M.G, You mean they are paying more than $ 400k for their players. Now that is checkbook footy if i have ever seen it!:D

[Pheonix20]

If Mont have got so much money do they want to pay me something to support them,
Go Sagey, Go Kingy

[ippa]

O.M.G, You mean they are paying more than $ 400k for their players. Now that is checkbook footy if i have ever seen it!:D


Keep diginhttp://www.bigfooty.com/forum/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Kickass]

Here is a few interesting stats for ya.

Northcote Park have (according to NFL website) had approx 55 clearences lodged already this season.

35 players have left the club with 15 of this going to / or trying to get to Fitzroy Stars in Div2.

They have also had 20 clearences in but 9 of these have been from junior feeder club Alphington.

Most surprising of the exits would have to be Joey Amad, who has a clearance pending back to Seymour (GVFL), despite his Bro, Matty Amad coaching the cougars.

Just goes to show $$$$$$ is thicker than Blood. :D

It will be interesting to see how competitive N.P will be this year, particularly as they would appear to be lacking some depth with such an exodus of players and also at least 5 of last season's U 19s serving lengthy suspensions from the G.F box on.

[looker]

Here is a few interesting stats for ya.

Northcote Park have (according to NFL website) had approx 55 clearences lodged already this season.

35 players have left the club with 15 of this going to / or trying to get to Fitzroy Stars in Div2.

They have also had 20 clearences in but 9 of these have been from junior feeder club Alphington.

Most surprising of the exits would have to be Joey Amad, who has a clearance pending back to Seymour (GVFL), despite his Bro, Matty Amad coaching the cougars.

Just goes to show $$$$$$ is thicker than Blood. :D

It will be interesting to see how competitive N.P will be this year, particularly as they would appear to be lacking some depth with such an exodus of players and also at least 5 of last season's U 19s serving lengthy suspensions from the G.F box on.

Interesting observation. Allow me to add this. NP are probably fairly lucky that a certain player there and a few of his closest footy mates (let's say 3 of them) will be playing there another year. If this players' brother was not currently living OS, then NP would have lost all 4 of them. All senior players. I did not think this would have made an impact on NP, however reading your above posts, it may well have. I shall name names when the process occurs, however it is a slight possibility that the brother may be returning during the season, however I would not expect the clearance to occur mid-season. I would expect it to occur next season.

[HULK HOGAN]

agree with both BA and Stinga. the top efl clubs/teams appear to be far superior to their nfl equilivants. saw how monty tried yesterday but really couldnt match it with balwyn. although not overly tall did have superior skills and moved the ball better than monty.
on the 3rd division, is that going to happen for next season and if so what will the breakup be from the current div.2 clubs - a 10 and 6 or 8 and 8 competition?
It's got nothing to do with having three divisions look at the amount of money clubs have to spend in the EFL compared to the NFL it is a more wealthy part of Victoria hence more money to spend.Our strong DIV 1 would consist of MONT H'BERG and possibly Bundoora that would make fror a greatseason those sides playing each other week in week out.

[Rams]

It's got nothing to do with having three divisions look at the amount of money clubs have to spend in the EFL compared to the NFL it is a more wealthy part of Victoria hence more money to spend.Our strong DIV 1 would consist of MONT H'BERG and possibly Bundoora that would make fror a greatseason those sides playing each other week in week out.

Not everyone in EFL Div 1 has dollars. Wealthy part? That's laughable. Most have to work dam hard to get by. Three clubs have poker machine venues, Noble, Vermont, East Ringwood. Balwyn has a backer putting the dollars in for now, how long will that last who knows. The rest are working hard to be competative with sponsors donors, raffles etc.


Budget wise I will have a go at this years dollars and the final ladder will look similar.

Balwyn $440k
Noble Park $380k
East Ringwood $350k
Vermont $320k
Scoresby / Norwood / Lilydale $200k
The rest $100k - $160k

Will money win you a flag? No guarantee there but gives you a good head start.

What dollars are the top four spending in the NL? What are the bottom four?

[Alter Ego]

Not everyone in EFL Div 1 has dollars. Wealthy part? That's laughable. Most have to work dam hard to get by. Three clubs have poker machine venues, Noble, Vermont, East Ringwood. Balwyn has a backer putting the dollars in for now, how long will that last who knows. The rest are working hard to be competative with sponsors donors, raffles etc.


Budget wise I will have a go at this years dollars and the final ladder will look similar.

Balwyn $440k
Noble Park $380k
East Ringwood $350k
Vermont $320k
Scoresby / Norwood / Lilydale $200k
The rest $100k - $160k

Will money win you a flag? No guarantee there but gives you a good head start.

What dollars are the top four spending in the NL? What are the bottom four?
Rams
Apart from the focus on dollars what is the relative mix of locals v imports for each of the top four EFL clubs.

[Kickass]

Not everyone in EFL Div 1 has dollars. Wealthy part? That's laughable. Most have to work dam hard to get by. Three clubs have poker machine venues, Noble, Vermont, East Ringwood. Balwyn has a backer putting the dollars in for now, how long will that last who knows. The rest are working hard to be competative with sponsors donors, raffles etc.


Budget wise I will have a go at this years dollars and the final ladder will look similar.

Balwyn $440k
Noble Park $380k
East Ringwood $350k
Vermont $320k
Scoresby / Norwood / Lilydale $200k
The rest $100k - $160k

Will money win you a flag? No guarantee there but gives you a good head start.

What dollars are the top four spending in the NL? What are the bottom four?


I like your wisdom Rammer and must say that if this guesstimates are anywhere close to mark, then NFL is lightyears away from Competing $ for $ with EFL.

I think you would find that appart from Bergers & Mont $ 200 -$ 250, the other NFL teams fall away considerably and are probably much more closer to the rest category probably between the $80 - 130k mark max.

Incidentally i noticed you did not put your beloved East Burwood in the top five money launderers - You have to be kidding don't ya, they have been one of the biggest spenders of $$$ in EFL for past 15 years.

[Kickass]

Rams
Apart from the focus on dollars what is the relative mix of locals v imports for each of the top four EFL clubs.


Intersting comment coming from a Berger perspective !:p

[fattyslim09]

Intersting comment coming from a Berger perspective !:p

KA, was talking to someone about this last week, do you know that the majority of the players live in the area, surprising as that may be, but they all live within 10k's of the club.:eek::eek::eek:

[Kickass]

KA, was talking to someone about this last week, do you know that the majority of the players live in the area, surprising as that may be, but they all live within 10k's of the club.:eek::eek::eek:


I have no Problem with that, but that is a very large area of metro melb you have mentioned -Lets face it, they are not all Heidelberg people now are they??

Have at look at the area you have mentioned.

Heidelberg 10 kms to North - Bundoora, Watsonia, Greensborough, Mont & Eltham
Heidelberg 10 kms to East - Templestowe, Doncaster, Donvale, Box Hill
Heidelberg 10 kms to West - Coburg, Fawkner, Pascoe vale, Reservoir, Preston
Heidelberg 10 kms to South -Canterbury, Balwyn, Kew, Northcote, Fairfield, Clifton Hill, Alphington


Its Probably fair to say that the majority of Berger players live in the defined area you have mentioned along with another 1.3 Million populace.:thumbsu:

[Jewelsandbullet]

I like your wisdom Rammer and must say that if this guesstimates are anywhere close to mark, then NFL is lightyears away from Competing $ for $ with EFL.

I think you would find that appart from Bergers & Mont $ 200 -$ 250, the other NFL teams fall away considerably and are probably much more closer to the rest category probably between the $80 - 130k mark max.


Source?? Or have you just been on the sauce again?

GREATLY exaggerated

Spent 99k last year - with 6 new players in the seniors this week, you think they are on 100- 150k?!

I don't reckon Bergers spend 250k - but I don't know so I won’t say

Come on KA

[Rams]

I like your wisdom Rammer and must say that if this guesstimates are anywhere close to mark, then NFL is lightyears away from Competing $ for $ with EFL.

I think you would find that appart from Bergers & Mont $ 200 -$ 250, the other NFL teams fall away considerably and are probably much more closer to the rest category probably between the $80 - 130k mark max.

Incidentally i noticed you did not put your beloved East Burwood in the top five money launderers - You have to be kidding don't ya, they have been one of the biggest spenders of $$$ in EFL for past 15 years.
East Burwoods money ran out years ago, hence their position on the ladder in the past couple of years. Hard work and rebuilding is getting us back but no where near the top of the ladder for now it will take time.

$$$ Donors only last for so long, that is why Vermont, East Ringwood and Noble Park have a clear advantage as they have an income stream from their machines. Vermont worked hard to get where they are and have set the example.

Thanks for the figures it puts things into perspective for me. As we all can see its the more dollars you have the higher you sit on the ladder.

Balwyn has come in and pushed the $$$$ around and you cannot beat them in a bidding war on players. Some of the money offered is unbelieveable. Evem training staff have been pinched by doubling their wage. It's just great when they fail at the final hurdle. :)

My money is on Vermont to go four in a row and to upset the dollar train of Balwyn.

[A Living God]

Not everyone in EFL Div 1 has dollars. Wealthy part? That's laughable. Most have to work dam hard to get by. Three clubs have poker machine venues, Noble, Vermont, East Ringwood. Balwyn has a backer putting the dollars in for now, how long will that last who knows. The rest are working hard to be competative with sponsors donors, raffles etc.


Budget wise I will have a go at this years dollars and the final ladder will look similar.

Balwyn $440k
Noble Park $380k
East Ringwood $350k
Vermont $320k
Scoresby / Norwood / Lilydale $200k
The rest $100k - $160k

Will money win you a flag? No guarantee there but gives you a good head start.

What dollars are the top four spending in the NL? What are the bottom four?
Do you have any sources or are you pulling number out of your arse?

For a comparsion the SANFL, the stongest and richest league in the country after the AFL, have a salary cap of $340,000, do Balwyn, Noble Park and East Ringwood all spend more than SANFL clubs?

$440,000 for 18 round season works out to an average of $1,100 per player per game.

[magpie#18]

also..

two of there best young players will be playing vfl this yr

anthony hogan att collingwood and andrew luzza at bullants.


both finished 2nd and 3rd in seniors bnf last yr

Here is a few interesting stats for ya.

Northcote Park have (according to NFL website) had approx 55 clearences lodged already this season.

35 players have left the club with 15 of this going to / or trying to get to Fitzroy Stars in Div2.

They have also had 20 clearences in but 9 of these have been from junior feeder club Alphington.

Most surprising of the exits would have to be Joey Amad, who has a clearance pending back to Seymour (GVFL), despite his Bro, Matty Amad coaching the cougars.

Just goes to show $$$$$$ is thicker than Blood. :D

It will be interesting to see how competitive N.P will be this year, particularly as they would appear to be lacking some depth with such an exodus of players and also at least 5 of last season's U 19s serving lengthy suspensions from the G.F box on.

[Rams]

Do you have any sources or are you pulling number out of your arse?

For a comparsion the SANFL, the stongest and richest league in the country after the AFL, have a salary cap of $340,000, do Balwyn, Noble Park and East Ringwood all spend more than SANFL clubs?

$440,000 for 18 round season works out to an average of $1,100 per player per game.

There is no salary cap in the EFL.

My figures would be around the mark and not out by far. The money being paid is well known in EFL club circles. Rumour was Balwyn was paying 22k a game in player payments in 2007. Ask yourself this, what would an ex AFL player want? Lets say its $1500 and they have 14 of them. We are all ready at $21k. If we said a grand a game that is still 14k with out adding another 8 players.

[OldMav]

also..

two of there best young players will be playing vfl this yr

anthony hogan att collingwood and andrew luzza at bullants.


both finished 2nd and 3rd in seniors bnf last yr

Hogan is training at Collingwood but so far has played all games for Northcote park.

[HULK HOGAN]

Not everyone in EFL Div 1 has dollars. Wealthy part? That's laughable. Most have to work dam hard to get by. Three clubs have poker machine venues, Noble, Vermont, East Ringwood. Balwyn has a backer putting the dollars in for now, how long will that last who knows. The rest are working hard to be competative with sponsors donors, raffles etc.


Budget wise I will have a go at this years dollars and the final ladder will look similar.

Balwyn $440k
Noble Park $380k
East Ringwood $350k
Vermont $320k
Scoresby / Norwood / Lilydale $200k
The rest $100k - $160k

Will money win you a flag? No guarantee there but gives you a good head start.

What dollars are the top four spending in the NL? What are the bottom four?
Thanks for justifying what I said.

[Rams]

Thanks for justifying what I said.
No worries I will plead ignorance as I never knew the gap was so big.

[Kickass]

Source?? Or have you just been on the sauce again?

GREATLY exaggerated

Spent 99k last year - with 6 new players in the seniors this week, you think they are on 100- 150k?!

I don't reckon Bergers spend 250k - but I don't know so I won’t say

Come on KA

6 new players let's say conservatively $ 400 a piece = $ 2,400 per week x 18 weeks (and maybe a final or 2 - but lets say they play these for free) and we have an extra $ 43,200 then add on on your alledged $99k and we have all up $ 143,000 - then we cut the Bull shit and go back to my original figure which is much more accurate and we all agree to settle on the fact Mont are paying at least $ 200k and maybe more. :eek:

Simple maths :p

Cheers

K.A

P.S - That is ridicculous K.A ( I say to myself) - as if King & McGough would only accept $ 400 a game, more like $ 400 per quarter - better take that final figure back to $ 250k

[Alter Ego]

Intersting comment coming from a Berger perspective !:p
Always interested in benchmarking against the best KA.
Vermont and Noble Park in particular have enjoyed sustained success so it cannot simply be a case of $$$ that drives the club culture.

[Kickass]

Always interested in benchmarking against the best KA.
Vermont and Noble Park in particular have enjoyed sustained success so it cannot simply be a case of $$$ that drives the club culture.

A.E,

You have no argument from me on that one.

Both very, very proud clubs with winning cultures and providing a club environment that people want to be a part of - money or not.

But having said that, They have endured and sustained paying big $$$ throughout but have been fortunate enough to do so due to funding through other business ventures outside of football - social /sporting/gaming clubs etc.

I can remember playing against Noble Park (circa '94-95) when they were in the Southern Football League. Even then they had a fearsome reputation for both Football ability and the massive player payments they made.

In fact in 1995, they had no less than 10 or so ex-afl players amongst their ranks including 4 Morwood brothers (Tony, Paul, Shane and I think Andrew).

It was suggested even then that they were paying circa $ 200k which is a load of coin especially back 14-15 years ago. (shit, I'm getting old)

[The Boof]

Supposed ‘big dollar players’ in any team are but one ingredient of the recipe.

Regards

[Rams]

Always interested in benchmarking against the best KA.
Vermont and Noble Park in particular have enjoyed sustained success so it cannot simply be a case of $$$ that drives the club culture.It doesn't but its a bloody good head start. Vermont have the Wantirna Hill club, Noble have their sporting club. The dollars they can pull to help their football club is a clear advantage and with no salary cap set in place in the EFL it comes back to the more bucks you have puts you higher on the ladder.

Here is an example of a one player this year deciding on which team to play for. One club offering him good match payments, then the other club says we will match that, pay you a sign on fee, pay your Hecs, pay your car loan and rent. That's football in the EFL. :)

[Snorta]

Interesting observation. Allow me to add this. NP are probably fairly lucky that a certain player there and a few of his closest footy mates (let's say 3 of them) will be playing there another year. If this players' brother was not currently living OS, then NP would have lost all 4 of them. All senior players. I did not think this would have made an impact on NP, however reading your above posts, it may well have. I shall name names when the process occurs, however it is a slight possibility that the brother may be returning during the season, however I would not expect the clearance to occur mid-season. I would expect it to occur next season.

Looker,

Would the player that is os be involved with a divvy 2 club by any chance???:)

[looker]

Looker,

Would the player that is os be involved with a divvy 2 club by any chance???:)

Possibly

[joshooaa]

A.E,

You have no argument from me on that one.

Both very, very proud clubs with winning cultures and providing a club environment that people want to be a part of - money or not.

But having said that, They have endured and sustained paying big $$$ throughout but have been fortunate enough to do so due to funding through other business ventures outside of football - social /sporting/gaming clubs etc.

I can remember playing against Noble Park (circa '94-95) when they were in the Southern Football League. Even then they had a fearsome reputation for both Football ability and the massive player payments they made.

In fact in 1995, they had no less than 10 or so ex-afl players amongst their ranks including 4 Morwood brothers (Tony, Paul, Shane and I think Andrew).

It was suggested even then that they were paying circa $ 200k which is a load of coin especially back 14-15 years ago. (shit, I'm getting old)

I remember rumour around those days, Kickass of a strapping young bloke from the diamond valley who got paid "noble park dollors" to leave his beloved home club play with Oakliegh Districts. Just cant quite remember his name but apparently he COULD play.

[Kickass]

I remember rumour around those days, Kickass of a strapping young bloke from the diamond valley who got paid "noble park dollors" to leave his beloved home club play with Oakliegh Districts. Just cant quite remember his name but apparently he COULD play.

LOL, not quite accurate Joshy. ;)

The lad you are thinking of played for Dimmies per possession. It is probably fair to say that the "kid" got a fair few possies during that that stint and he almost ran Marathon (dims sims) out of business. :p

Another rumour suggests that the same kid may well have run through an Ex-AFl legend who was coaching the Oaks at the time because he stole one of the kids Dimmies! BTW, that Ex-AFL Legend has an iconic mullet, a Mo and 2 sons currently playing at AFL clubs and another at a VFL club. :rolleyes: I wonder who that was ?

[Kickass]

03 More Days, 22 Hours, 41 Minutes, 57 Seconds, till Season Start

[looker]

03 More Days, 22 Hours, 41 Minutes, 57 Seconds, till Season Start
That quote deserves another ..... Get a life K.A !

[footy luver]

Interesting observation. Allow me to add this. NP are probably fairly lucky that a certain player there and a few of his closest footy mates (let's say 3 of them) will be playing there another year. If this players' brother was not currently living OS, then NP would have lost all 4 of them. All senior players. I did not think this would have made an impact on NP, however reading your above posts, it may well have. I shall name names when the process occurs, however it is a slight possibility that the brother may be returning during the season, however I would not expect the clearance to occur mid-season. I would expect it to occur next season.
hey sherlock fu*k the mystery name names

[Pheonix20]

Who are the best umpires that we have and will Kevin Smith be able to lift the standard of umpiring.

[ifyoucandodgeawrench]

We're in for big changes if Kevin gets the NFL umps to adopt the style of umpiring used in the Eastern.

[fattyslim09]

We're in for big changes if Kevin gets the NFL umps to adopt the style of umpiring used in the Eastern.

the Dodger has pulled himself away from looking at cars to finally comment on a thread he created. Welcome back Dodge, Eastern style was none too different from Bendigo style last week. Apparently however they are going back to basics, so ball up after ball up i'd imagine, very few holding the ball decisions, chopping of arms or "tunnelling".:thumbsu::thumbsu::thumbsu:

[Pheonix20]

We're in for big changes if Kevin gets the NFL umps to adopt the style of umpiring used in the Eastern.

How so Dodge, will you still be allowed to whack blokes, (not in the underbelly sense);)