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I would be very surprised if Wodonga didn't attempt to lure someone from outside the club first. From memory they spent quite sometime dwelling on the appointment I concur that the Bradshaw appointment is definitely an attempt to stir up some action on the recruitment front. As it is plainly...

I am thoroughly enjoying the passionate debate and varying points of view being put forth on this thread. All I want to contribute is to remind everyone that semi-professional as it is, O&M football is made up of community organisations run by volunteers. With that in mind, clubs from the...

From memory there was about 12,000 people there that day and I reckon there were more going for Myrtleford than Lavi.

Don't Lavi get a financial advantage over many other clubs simply because they host the granny each year? I'm with the group of O&M legends in thinking that a team like Myrtleford or Cor/Ruth have absolutely no hope of raising enough funds to build a team over a number of years to seriously...

I think it is entirely fair. I wasn't disputing any of the information that was put out but the key point about Matt refusing to play seconds was speculation or rumour at best. Not that I'm criticising you alone. So much of the 'information' splashed around here could be considered defamatory...

I love it! Well said! It's so easy for blokes to speculate, guess and even just plain make things up without having to answer to anyone because they're hiding behind the anonymity that this forum provides.

There is definitely a lot of logic to your system, Big Tex, but it would require a fairly monumental culture shift to implement. I reckon you're on to something, though. You should pass this on to the O&M people and also get the Border Mail to ramp up some public pressure.

Well said... I would also like to see the tribunal back the umpire a little more often (of course a player is going to deny the charges!). Having said that I also accept that, going by media reports, this year it has been difficult on occasion to do so. I suggest that rather than a mandatory...

If he was to get a week that means missing one home and away game doesn't it? That would also mean that he couldn't play the rep game because the suspension won't been completed. I could also be wrong though.

A few questions? 1. Did the boundary umpire make all 3 reports??? If so that is a very strange thing to occur 2. Were they all behind the ball incidents?? 3. Did the boundary umpire send the players off? Its been over 6 years since I field umpired in the O&M but when I was last there the...

Correct, Albert. The contract is between Mulwala and Ednie only. This being the case, neither the MFL, the O&M nor the VCFL have the ability to enforce a clearance or prevent Ednie from playing for Yarrawonga if they haven’t cleared him. A contract is legally binding however and I think...

4 words - Albury by a street! http://www.bordermail.com.au/news/local/sport/football-australian-rules/tigers-snare-a-top-defender/2359155.aspx

Wasn't he traveling from Adelaide at weekends? Considering that its a 10 hour drive each way and at least 6 hours each way via plane/train - I can understand why he'd be so keen to get away after games.:o

I do enjoy it when the topic of conversation turns to umpiring on this stream. I like to see people considering relationship of the standard of umpiring to the standard of the game that is played. It is obvious to me that better umpiring leads to cleaner, fairer, more watchable, and more...

I've mentioned this before but I still believe that points-based salary cap system that rewards a club for developing and retaining local talent is the only way to go. If it was put in place state-wide (or at least within the local region) it could increase loyalty, reduce overall player...

Re: Ovens and Murray Part 3 The grand final umpires are theoretically the best umpires getting around in the O&M this season. There are people who coach and observe the umpires particularly in finals who make the decision on who gets the big gig. I didn't see the game so I can't comment on...

Re: Ovens and Murray Part 3 While we're on the subject of salary caps and player salaries, would anyone like to comment on the type of points system brought up by Peter Tossol in the BM earlier this week...

Re: Ovens and Murray Part 3 Don't they do that in the Border Mail during the finals each year?? Buying the paper during September is hardly a cunning plan.:p

In The Age today: Jason Lappin, the brother of former Carlton player and current assistant coach Matthew, and a successful coach and player in the Ovens and Murray League for Wangaratta, is understood to have impressed those at Arden Street in interviews for the development coaching role and...

Agreed with this statement. Commendations to Jason for not letting emotions get the better of him. Other coaches should learn from this. We're all aware of how the negative comments can affect umpire retention. In the last decade I can think of at least 3 or 4 top line O&M umpires that have...

Being a full-time worker in football, I can tell you a couple of things about the reasoning behind, and the end result of the O&M Website. The old website was run by a mob called Interfuse they were paid by the VCFL to do all the websites, stats keeping, clearances etc for all affiliated...

I saw Weatherly play for North Adelaide in the SANFL last year. Was in and out of the ones and would be avery good full forward in the O&M. Can lose his head though.

I reckon Yarra would've been gloating about a massive signing in the BM by now if they had signed him.

What do you know about Waterhouse? I would've thought he was pretty settled at Port Adelaide Magpies. Plus he'd be too old to have a major long-term impact on the Saints. They'd only get this season out of him. Sounds strange to me.

I knew I was being picky and yes your point still remains (even though your details were incorrect) As for being vice captain next year.....sure why the hell not. All I need now is a club to be vice captain of. Read some of my posts and you'll realise I'm not who you think I am. In fact I...

Don't mean to be picky but I bumped into Joel at West Lakes supermarket in SA before christmas last year. In the presence of the Eagles captain. This suggests to me that: (a) his initial contract with the Hoppers (which apparently had the 'out' clause) and (b) the contract with Woodville...

The number I heard (which is nearly twice that) came from an indirect source. A dozen to me sounds more likely, even though that is half the footy team.

Can anyone put a reliable figure of the number of Albury players on the Joss payroll? I heard a number but before i say it i would like someone to confirm it.

In my opinion Thompson was the most important player in the Bulldog's most recent premiership team (which was overloaded with talent). His ability to orchestrate attacking movements predominantly from the back-line was the best I've seen in the O&M. His addition to what is already an excellent...

I'm just glad we're not stuck talking about either of the Wang clubs or Corowa....as is usually the case on this thread.:p