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Happy fathers day to all the dads out there. Hope you all have a fantastic day. Looks like a great day for some footy.
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Harpy fathers day to you Auck. Hope the young bloke gets the chocies today. Looks like a cracking day for it
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Probably trying to pocket some cash before Coburg fold.
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Glenroy home ground! Nothing to do with Coburg this week
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We’ll see if old mate complains about the umps considering they are helping rupo. Galea flapping his arms like a seagull everytime he doesn’t get a free.
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haha yeah. Still upset by that big fella?
Rupo deserved their lead and also have had a great run with it today. Pretty much what I said yesterday.
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Rupo to good today for Hillside. There bigger bodies and there ability to break gather and clear the loose balls was to good for HS. They were prepared to go through the middle more and open up the game. After quarter time Rupo we’re completely dominating the centre clearances
Hillside went far to wide to often and with Covelli up forward no fully fit I’m not sure why they didn’t go quicker through the middle and get the ball to him. Even kicking out from fullback I would have gone up the middle and tried to get a chaos ball over the top and go. I also would have tried to be more physical on the opposing player of Hearn who was tagged to allow him space. Try and run at him at every opportunity if I was hillside.
I guess Rupo had a few more ex premier players and it was telling. But on the flip side Hillside are younger and have a lot more upside and if they are willing to spend on some A graders they can definitely challenge next season. Ultimately every club only playing for second as Deer Park will win the GF by 10 plus goals.
Umpiring was what you get in div1 I suppose. Bit bewildered by some inconsistency but it had no bearing on the result as Rupo to good.
Hillside went far to wide to often and with Covelli up forward no fully fit I’m not sure why they didn’t go quicker through the middle and get the ball to him. Even kicking out from fullback I would have gone up the middle and tried to get a chaos ball over the top and go. I also would have tried to be more physical on the opposing player of Hearn who was tagged to allow him space. Try and run at him at every opportunity if I was hillside.
I guess Rupo had a few more ex premier players and it was telling. But on the flip side Hillside are younger and have a lot more upside and if they are willing to spend on some A graders they can definitely challenge next season. Ultimately every club only playing for second as Deer Park will win the GF by 10 plus goals.
Umpiring was what you get in div1 I suppose. Bit bewildered by some inconsistency but it had no bearing on the result as Rupo to good.
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Coaching master class I thought today. Rupo was rusty early, but after a dominant 2nd quarter they really never looked like losing.
I can't single out one single person as I thought as a team they were fantastic.
What was wrong with Zak? Missed him a lot.
I can't single out one single person as I thought as a team they were fantastic.
What was wrong with Zak? Missed him a lot.
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Yeah HS had a few players out which didn’t help especially Zak.
The first 6mins was very scrappy and then it opened up a bit. 2nd quarter all Rupo. Last 1/2 was pretty boring scrappy footy to be honest. Not many highlights at all. But as I said Rupo we’re to physically strong at the ball. As I’ve been saying for 3-4 years HS must find an experienced tall big bodied mid who can mark and kick a goal. Plus a key back and key forward. Not easy I know.
They got beaten in the midfield and didn’t have a strong marking target at half forward. Ryan and Lojko are more half forward types. I thought Ryan was well held by the Rupo player and they maybe should have thrown Lojko into the middle for a bit of strength. Covelli playing injured didn’t help but worth the risk I thought. The ball into him was to slow and transition wasn’t the best.
Best of luck next week Auck.
How was the reserves game. Deer Park had Edwards and Barling playing with Barling kicking 9. Seriously they would get a game with any other club let alone B grade. They would get a game in a premier side.
Them vs Hillside will be interesting. I believe Covelli might qualify for reserves?
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I know it's allowed because the senior side is still playing but that was a bit ridiculous today. Absolute class blokes who would walk into any Div 1 team running around in the ressies takes the p1ss a bit. Feel sorry for blokes who played ressies all year to be pushed out by senior players. Oh well, that's the system I guess. Just wished they used games played for every finals match.
Great effort for Roxy to play finals when the ressies won 3 games in each of the last 2 years. To end up in 3rd is beyond all expectations. I know it's only ressies but great improvement across the board
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I admired our blokes who played through the pain barrier. Mcrorie especially.
The defensive pressure forward and back was excellent. I really thought our back 6 were the difference and that allowed the mids to gain advantage. West running off Covelli made a huge impact.
Yes, good summary. Surprised Komaitai wasn't named in the best and losing him for a period of time hurt too.
Uptherox summed it up well. How do genuine twos players compete with that? He might qualify, but I'm not sure I'd play him against a DP or WC. Not my call to make, just got to do what's right for the team.
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Yeah I seen West playing off Covelli and even 50mts off him. Hence I would have changed the kick out and went up the line for a chaos ball as any quick movement would have given Covelli a huge advantage. But Hillside continued to go wide almost every time.
I haven’t seen the stats but I’m guessing the marks contested and uncontested would have favoured Rupo by a fair margin.
Agreed the Rupo back 6 or 7 at times set up the victory along with the midfield clearances.
Agree also the Rupo coach had a good game tactically.
Ruck contests were probably slightly to Hillside however the flip side is both HS rucks are predominantly ruckman. Over the years I’ve seen Rusi play key back and go forward and be dominant but he was a lot fitter back then
But he still played his part. Covelli has qualified for reserves I believe so he must play. I seen HS did play a few 18s in their reserves and 1 played seniors so maybe injuries taking their toll at HS.
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Yeah I seen West playing off Covelli and even 50mts off him. Hence I would have changed the kick out and went up the line for a chaos ball as any quick movement would have given Covelli a huge advantage. But Hillside continued to go wide almost every time.
I haven’t seen the stats but I’m guessing the marks contested and uncontested would have favoured Rupo by a fair margin.
Agreed the Rupo back 6 or 7 at times set up the victory along with the midfield clearances.
Agree also the Rupo coach had a good game tactically.
Ruck contests were probably slightly to Hillside however the flip side is both HS rucks are predominantly ruckman. Over the years I’ve seen Rusi play key back and go forward and be dominant but he was a lot fitter back then
Covelli has qualified for reserves I believe so he must play. I seen HS did play a few 18s in their reserves and 1 played seniors so maybe injuries taking their toll at HS.
Mate, both clubs are building nicely for the future with a host of very good young players. If anything I would say Hillside is slightly ahead and is well-placed for a crack at Premier in the next year or 3. This division is not going to be easy to win though.
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Not ideal for Roxy but if your seniors are in finals these guys must play a game of footy. Having said that no div1 side would have the list to select these guys in the reserves as they would be selected in the seniors even coming back from injury. No way Edwards or Barling would ever play reserves at any div1 club. They are absolute A graders.
I only seen the last quarter but Deer Park also a very physical reserves side and it stood out on numerous occasions. Crowd over near the scoreboard getting vocal mate. No sure why as from what I seen Deer Park were a lot harder at the ball and obviously the class players just did what they liked.
But agree great effort from Roxy to finish 3rd in the reserves and they kept trying to the end.
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Watched the Roxy 2's yesterday Uptherox and for a bunch of kids to hang in there until the last quarter was a superb effort.
Any news on who the coach for next year may be?
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Nothing I've seen yet. Hoping for an announcement soon.
Ressies look like having former premiership player Dale Rigby back at the helm after the superb job he did this year but keeping a very tight lid on the senior role for next year.
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I believe Marbi Park aren't planning to stay in this division very long - a lot of happening there - Definitely be a very competitive division next year especially if Deer Park happen to fall over on Grand final day . But, in reality, Windy Hill will be ideal for the way they play, they can criss - cross all day. Grand final should be all over by half time !
why especially if DP fall over GF day?
Marby will be strong no doubt , Div 1 is a great even comp at the moment.
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At the moment it’s not so even mate. Deer Park another level up.
I agree and have said it all year , DP(Mundy, Greenwood, Dorgan just to name a few) too good for B Grade , that's why I asked the question.
B Grade comp next year very even with Marby, West Coburg, Rupo, Hillside(need to improve to match it with the big boys) , St Albans will improve.
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Chahine fwd not sure if he started there or moved during game was a good move.
Rupo deserved to progress to a prelim after a very consistent season.
Zac Wunhym with hammy soreness/strain couldn’t get up & 1 other late out meant HS had to bring in an u18 1st gamer & another who played ressies Sat.
I’d suggest if Prestia, Wuynum play & Rupo have Cardillo, Saad not playing the result is reversed.
That’s the rub of green with injuries.
Turbo made some valid observations HS do tend to play wide too often. And the marking has been an issue all season. Ryan up forward & Pettigrove down back take a lot of marks, but not much else, although Ljoko is a talented tall.
Pettigrove has taken the most intercept marks in Div 1, great effort for someone not key position height.
A couple of young kids for Rupo I like, the kid on the wing looks a player & Johnson in backline is progressing well.
Both clubs would be content with progression this season. Hillside coach has done a great job with the list build.
Good luck to remaining 3 teams.
Could be a good match up on the wing then with the young WC winger (11) then this week.
