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I might reserve my opinion on Bell Park until I take a look at them at the lions den this week!
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I might reserve my opinion on Bell Park until I take a look at them at the lions den this week!
god marys are bad!!!! Im predicting bottom 3
Outrageous statement! The scores were level at half time and then they lost their full forward and centre half forward (Hughes and Hebbard) as well as a midfielder and were left with just one on the bench for the entire second half - on one of the biggest grounds in country Victoria, don't forget.god marys are bad!!!! Im predicting bottom 3
Outrageous statement! The scores were level at half time and then they lost their full forward and centre half forward (Hughes and Hebbard) as well as a midfielder and were left with just one on the bench for the entire second half - on one of the biggest grounds in country Victoria, don't forget.
They'll do well to play finals this year but they're certainly not bottom three. 10 players under 21 against Colac on Saturday including 2 debutants. The reigning premiers were impressive and look like being up there again this year.
Outrageous statement! The scores were level at half time and then they lost their full forward and centre half forward (Hughes and Hebbard) as well as a midfielder and were left with just one on the bench for the entire second half - on one of the biggest grounds in country Victoria, don't forget.
They'll do well to play finals this year but they're certainly not bottom three. 10 players under 21 against Colac on Saturday including 2 debutants. The reigning premiers were impressive and look like being up there again this year.
Most of those guys you mentioned (besides McPhee) have family/mates connections at the club, it's not like St Marys were the highest bidder. Chisolm was flying back regularly due to his studies anyway so it's not like they were plucking blokes from interstate out of thin air!Have they finally switched on to the fact they have great juniors and they should promote them!! Thank god for that!! - just a shame they didn't realise this before they have handed out huge sign ons and match payments. If your after names
McPhee, Gillies, Garner, Tenace, Banjanin, Hughes. Throw in last year paying a fortune for Condy, Dobson, Grenville, Chisolm(who they were flying in fromQLD). This is the main reason a lot of their juniors are playing elsewhere. I notice not many juniors are leaving Leopold and Joeys - go figure!!
Most of those guys you mentioned (besides McPhee) have family/mates connections at the club, it's not like St Marys were the highest bidder. Chisolm was flying back regularly due to his studies anyway so it's not like they were plucking blokes from interstate out of thin air!
I'd be interested to know what former juniors you're referring to that are now playing elsewhere? I know they've lost some talented juniors over the past few years but it's hard to begrudge blokes who are seeking more of an opportunity.
Very valid question mate. The handful of players who've moved on to other clubs/leagues were guys aged 20-22 who were handy reserves players and played <10 senior games but were suddenly getting overlooked by younger teammates, most of whom had experience playing with Geelong Falcons or spent the summer training with the VFL. Understandably, they moved to clubs where they're guaranteed to be in the best 22, where at St Mary's they were probably outside the top 30.I'm looking from purely outside mate so u obviously have more knowledge than I do. I wasn't aware most of those players have links at club. I just get disillusioned at the fact your club wins the under 18 flag most years yet their is no direct pathway to senior footy. I guess your last statement backs me up a little "I know they've lost some talented juniors over the past few years but it's hard to begrudge blokes who are seeking more of an opportunity". Why is there no opportunity?? Not having a go - just interesting discussion points!!
St Joseph's in a canter over Lara
Newtown to get its first win - but only just over North shore
Leopold to gain a little revenge by 5 goals
St Albans to beat St Mary's - yes you read that right!!
South Barwon to continue to be grovedales bogey side.
Bell park to grab the choccies over west
At St.Mary's Oval Kardinia Park Sat 9/5/2015
St.Mary's 5:15:45 were defeated by St.Albans 15:15:105
You don't like St Mary's do you Urgot. Whilst we are on the subject of overrated, overpaid, underperforming players, (and I know he's bfl not gfl blah blah), Mc Phees stats actually look good against Damian "I don't play seconds" Zaparenkov's. Including no goals out of 21 kicked last week. He's slow and disinterested. I know now why he doesn't play two's, he wouldn't get a kick. And Kain Marsh left because of him, what a joke ur Zappa.Like i said st marys terrible. McPhee was hopeless. think he had under 5 possessions for the game
st marys really struggling. they are spending quite a bit and have some good players, pretty emarrassing to be honest, not sure how anyone could spin it otherwise. surprised to see leopold lose. joeys only team to remain undefeated, are they now favourites?You don't like St Mary's do you Urgot. Whilst we are on the subject of overrated, overpaid, underperforming players, (and I know he's bfl not gfl blah blah), Mc Phees stats actually look good against Damian "I don't play seconds" Zaparenkov's. Including no goals out of 21 kicked last week. He's slow and disinterested. I know now why he doesn't play two's, he wouldn't get a kick. And Kain Marsh left because of him, what a joke ur Zappa.
You don't like St Mary's do you Urgot. Whilst we are on the subject of overrated, overpaid, underperforming players, (and I know he's bfl not gfl blah blah), Mc Phees stats actually look good against Damian "I don't play seconds" Zaparenkov's. Including no goals out of 21 kicked last week. He's slow and disinterested. I know now why he doesn't play two's, he wouldn't get a kick. And Kain Marsh left because of him, what a joke ur Zappa.
Is there any hope for Lara? Does any of their players have genuine talent?
St Albans completely outplayed St Marys on Saturday and adapted to the conditions far better. I agree, Banjanin had a bad day against his old club but he was best on ground 2 weeks ago. When Matthew Knights turned up at Geelong VFL he said Banjo was among the best ruckmen he'd seen and couldn't believe he never got drafted, so it's a bit unfair to write him off after watching one bad game.
St Marys are in huge strife I'm with you on that one, but as you said they're big names are underperforming. I disagree that they'll finish bottom 3, they'll finish above GWSP, North Shore and Lara, and once their new recruits begin to gel they should challenge Newtown, Bell Park and South Barwon. I'm very much looking forward to seeing St Joeys this weekend and whether they're the real deal.
I seen Round 1 and he got fairly well beaten by Ryan Abbott so i think when a player like Banjanin would be getting upwards of 700 or 800 per game ($1000 according to a couple of sources) he will be criticized heavily if not performing
wow 1000. If your getting that kind of money he should be kicking 4 goals and having over 40 possessions haha. at his rate he was getting 100 dollars per disposal.
To be honest mate you would have no idea and neither does anyone. You can't judge a bloke by how much you "heard" he's getting paid.Don't quote me on it but he would be close to that
To stop all the talk about how much a player in any league gets paid per game, just do what Ammos do and give them a car instead eg Ben Lavars. Can't put that in a salary cap.To be honest mate you would have no idea and neither does anyone. You can't judge a bloke by how much you "heard" he's getting paid.