C Section Prem C - 2023

[NorthernGuru]

What an effort by Camberwell. Going up two grades in consecutive years especially in the higher grades is amazing. Even though they didn't win the flag last year, they did what PEGS (possibly a little cocky and complacent) failed to do. Recruit and improve! I'm tipping OI to win the flag but if Camberwell do get over the top wowweeeee.

 

[bedford]

What an effort by Camberwell. Going up two grades in consecutive years especially in the higher grades is amazing. Even though they didn't win the flag last year, they did what PEGS (possibly a little cocky and complacent) failed to do. Recruit and improve! I'm tipping OI to win the flag but if Camberwell do get over the top wowweeeee.

It is . They will love that shithole of a ground in B

 

[bedford]

Will Murphy from Oi wins the medal on 27 , 10 ahead of Christian Carnavale

 

[footy2016]

Will Murphy from Oi wins the medal on 27 , 10 ahead of Christian Carnavale

Huge win and well deserved bloke is a star. Naish incredibly stiff to only Poll 9.

Fair effort by Fenner and Milham to come 3rd and 4th as Talls. Normally a midfielders award!

 

[bedford]

Huge win and well deserved bloke is a star. Naish incredibly stiff to only Poll 9.

Fair effort by Fenner and Milham to come 3rd and 4th as Talls. Normally a midfielders award!

Naish 10. Wold love to know whether Callum Brown got 3 for his only game , a massive one in the context of the season

 

[bedford]

As we bid farewell to Premier C, i noticed the VFL give canteen of the year.
So my ratings with a bit of help from a couple of others.
PARKDALE 9.5
MAZENOD 8
OLD IVANHOE 7.5
ORMOND 7.5
OLD CAREY 6
HAMPTON 6
OLD CAMBERWELL 5
MARCELLIN 4
PEGS 1.5

 

[MortlockWatcher]

What was the best item of food available for sale across the clubs, bedford?

The one thing that has to be bought when you go to that particular club.

 

[bedford]

What was the best item of food available for sale across the clubs, bedford?

The one thing that has to be bought.

The Hamburgers at Parkdale , as well as great chips and so much variety .

 

[Mike Olotripo]

Best wishes to Old Ivanhoe and Old Camberwell this weekend.

I am tipping Old Camberwell to turn the tables from the second semi-final and win by 8 points with big ruckman Gus Milham to win the Ritterman Medal.

 

[footy2016]

Best of luck to both sides. Ivanhoe by 23 points with Naish winning the medal.

 

[bedford]

OI by 19

 

[bedford]

Low scoring Ressies OI 4 11 TO 2 6 in perfect conditions !

 

[Max Leader]

You bloody ripper

 

[bedford]

You bloody ripper

Well done Max , well, deserved

 

[Max Leader]

Well done Max , well, deserved

Thanks Mate.

Ally of hard work by a lot of people.

 

[bedford]

Thanks Mate.

Ally of hard work by a lot of people.

See you in a couple of years hopefully

 

[pazza]

You bloody ripper

An epic day for the whole club I reckon Max! Looked in control for the majority of all 3 games. May the celebrations be long and hearty.

 

[Champ or Chump]

Well done Maxy - enjoy the celebrations and a few frothies - see you soon during Cricket season!!!

Chump

 

[Max Leader]

Well done Maxy - enjoy the celebrations and a few frothies - see you soon during Cricket season!!!

Chump

Thanks mate.

The Pine Lodge was rocking last night. Estimated crowd in the rooms of around 250 to 300.

Bar takings were tidy.

I had to make two extra beer runs.

Had to follow up with vote count today.

Everyone behaved very well.

 

[bedford]

Thanks mate.

The Pine Lodge was rocking last night. Estimated crowd in the rooms of around 250 to 300.

Bar takings were tidy.

I had to make two extra beer runs.

Had to follow up with vote count today.

Everyone behaved very well.

What were the top 3 compared to the umps

 

[Max Leader]

What were the top 3 compared to the umps

Umps were excellent. They were ranked 7,8 and 9. May have missed a couple, but nothing that caused an issue.

 

[bedford]

Umps were excellent. They were ranked 7,8 and 9. May have missed a couple, but nothing that caused an issue.

So who were your top 3

 

[Max Leader]

So who were your top 3

They went 65, 3 and 11.

Watching the tape. Naish (6) should have been 1 or 2.

My best player was 11. He was our 2’s CHF who came up and made life for Milham as difficult as possible.

 

[AM]

Thanks mate.

The Pine Lodge was rocking last night. Estimated crowd in the rooms of around 250 to 300.

Bar takings were tidy.

I had to make two extra beer runs.

Had to follow up with vote count today.

Everyone behaved very well.

Heard the interview with your coach today. Very impressive. Seems that the old man is still very much hands-on.

The story about how Naish landed in your lap was interesting too. If Chump is doing his job the cheque will be out, do you think?

Congrats on the season and a convincing win.

 

[Max Leader]

Final Honest Match Review - GF. OI v OCamb

Location. TBO
Conditions. Near perfect, 1-2 goal wing favouring the social rooms, blowing also a little across the ground as well.

OI is their traditional home kit. OC refused to wear their clash jumper as advised, even though we did in the 2nd Semi.

OI No changes from the 2nd Semi.
OC brought Hart back from injury and Allen back from 3 weeks overseas.

Quarter 1.

OC started a little better, but finally OI got their 1st goal from gun recruit Hooy.

OC‘s first goal, should win Goal of the Year, not just for its execution, but the goal kicker, Verbi, initiall sourced the ball near full backed, then storming down the ground, he got the ball again at the half forward line, hand ball given, then received then proceeded to kick a goal from a near impossible angle.

OI’s second goal would also be a contender for GOTY. After the ball went out of bound on the full, Naish sprinted 200 metres to take the kick. He then proceeded to play on, kicking the goal from 60 metres out, just clearing the site screen Milham on the line.

OI’s next was a little lucky, due to a perceived sling tackle.

With 10 seconds to go in the 1st quarter a poor execution by OI, saw OC get a free kick which they executed successfully. OI went into the 1st quarter break 16 points up. Probably 1 goal short.

The second quarter was a see sawing affair, with OC kicking the 1st, the OI, then OC, then OI, then OC, then OI, then OC. OC‘s goals were all snaps from various angles, whereas OI where from forward line pressure. Also OI continued to kick inaccurately. Watching guys who have played at very high levels coming back to local levels kick the football with worth the price of admission (even $17).

The game was won in the last 4 minutes of the 2nd quarter, when OI kicked 3 unanswered goals, going into the main break 29 points up. Whilst it was warm OI we’re happy they didn’t play the previous week. OC were showing signs of slowing, and with Oliver being on the receiving end of a Mitris bear hug, which saw him leave the field a little worse for wear.

The 3rd quarter was going to be make of break for OC, and they came out firing with Liam Thomas shaking the Riddle blanket to kick two goals, then Verbi missed two further shots reducing teh margin to 15 points. OI then got the momentum back, but poor kicking and good OC pressure, saw OI kick 5 straight points. It wasn’t until 5”8’ Max Whiten was tackled by 6”10’ Milham, which saw the Under 19 small forward calmly slot OI’s only goal for the quarter. OC kicked 2 goals and 2 behinds. Should have been 3 goals. OI kick 1 goal 7. Should have been 4 goals. OI’s lost the quarter by 1 point. Naish did a barrel that flew 60+ metes and rolled for another 20 metres. His kicking skills are freakish.

The last quarter saw a lot of missed opportunities for both teams, finally after a technical 50m Milham kicked OC’s first goal, some 23 minutes into the last quarter. Two minutes later, young Agrotis kicked his 1st, which was the real nail in the coffin, Scuderi crumbed his second and after Milham gave a away a free kick to Rattray-Wood, followed by a poorly disciplined 50, RW slotted the goal as the siren went. OI win by 42 points.

Keys to OI’s win.
OC’ forwards struggled against a very strong backline.
OI forward pressure was excellent.
OI had the week off
OI whilst not at full strength, the 22 who played were all 99% fit.
OC were carrying players who clearly weren’t 100%.
Naish and Murphy are at another level.

Observations of OC
It clear Milham is a hit out force, but when the heat was on, OC’s onballers could break free.
Given he is an under 19, Thomas is already star.
Verbi is very lippy, likes to stage, but is an elite talent.
Have some ageing players that may not go around next year.
OC were devastated after losing the 2nd semi, but even though said they learned a lot from the loss, their game plan didnt seem to change in the GF. Naish went unchecked for both games.

Obviously a great day for the club, with 3 premierships.
Thanks to the VAFA putting them on, one after another. Made a great day long, but worth it.
Thank the weather Gods. There was wind, but more goals were kicked into it.
I met the great man Pazza.
Umpires were top notch.
Support for all teams who played on the day was huge.
What’s with the ressies kicking 1 goal to 2 by 3 quarter time in near perfect conditions.
Surely the commentators should have know who Billy Murphy was and the our Nick Graham is not the ex AFL Nick Graham.

Max “Go Hoes” Leader