Central Highlands

[Ozzie_kneebone]

Thought you might have a bit more info on some of these Redan players, given that you are obviously close to them being an ex-premiership player?

How many are actually following Reidy to Bunga?

If only you'd knew my playing abilities you'd know i'm no premiership player! From my sources and talking to Reidy he is most likely taking Barnett & Glasson who are just off senior material at Redan. He hasn't got that much pull and that will show with there recruits come early Jan.. Not sure on Quinlan, if he gets him then that will cover 3-4 recruits if fit.... Waubra seems to be recruiting as good as anyone at the moment if they get that big bloke over the line from the Hampden league (not sure of name). Again, that's what i've heard and like most of all the talk it's possible just sh*t anyway.

 

[Velvetsledgehammer]

If only you'd knew my playing abilities you'd know i'm no premiership player! From my sources and talking to Reidy he is most likely taking Barnett & Glasson who are just off senior material at Redan. He hasn't got that much pull and that will show with there recruits come early Jan.. Not sure on Quinlan, if he gets him then that will cover 3-4 recruits if fit.... Waubra seems to be recruiting as good as anyone at the moment if they get that big bloke over the line from the Hampden league (not sure of name). Again, that's what i've heard and like most of all the talk it's possible just sh*t anyway.

Agree with you on Quinlan quality player, and great skills would top up the Bunga midfield. If you find out who the big Hampden league bloke that Waubra are chasing that would be good.....I know a few blokes who played with Cobden who lost the Granny this year, so might be able to find a bit out.

 

[Bdiddy18]

Ozzie, I have seen barnett and Glasson play numerous times and I think only Glasson would have a chance of making an impact in CHFL. I think Barnett is yet to play a senior game in the BFL. Glasson handy pickup but not sure that Barnett would do much.

 

[StNik]

does anyone know of a kid named Mark Benedeti from Ballan?
how does he play?

 

[helmut]

All I can think of is Leroy Nolan who was a former mats of Aj's at Daylesford from the Bunnies.??? Havent seen any pics on that, but I know a lot of the Daylesford boys get into that stuff for some fun.

Anyway, when is the BIG official announcement of Reid & Knowles gonna hit the paper as Bungaree Coach and Assistant...?? Have heard its a definant, but you think the club would want to promote it ASAP!

From my sources, Mcguigan hasnt signed at Learmonth at this stage????

Rumor has it that Sacco will be coaching Newlyn..?? A step backwards as I thought Davidson did a good job- Faull & Nicholls..any more news on them going out there.

And what about Salesi Uhi..Is he staying at Ballan Helmut..???

Yeah he's staying.

 

[helmut]

does anyone know of a kid named Mark Benedeti from Ballan?
how does he play?

Yes I know of him, and AS IF you don't?

 

[StNik]

Yes I know of him, and AS IF you don't?

Well then Mr "I think I know everything" I heard tonight
he will be training with us his new club Bunniyong as of next week!!
can you confirm this???

 

[helmut]

Well then Mr "I think I know everything" I heard tonight
he will be training with us his new club Bunniyong as of next week!!
can you confirm this???

Can neither confirm nor deny it.

 

[Astro Boy]

How well do you know King Astro Boy??? I'm tipping not very well if your posting that info....

Nunn, Coaching the 2's..... Obviously don't know him that well either....

I was taking the piss Ozzy about Nunn.
He can play (when fit), I 've seen him hold Sutton to 1 goal in 2003 down @ Melton South but u would never tell him that as his head would explode.(U played in that match) I hope he doesn't read this as he is already on very good terms with himself.
He's a good bloke but can turn into Peter hoar on the piss tho.

I thought he was Pelican, however I have been informed of Pelicans & ur true identity which i'll lock in the vault.
I didn't realise u wanted to give him a reach around.

I know both reasonably well & have seen both of them play a fair bit, but not for a couple of years.

Don't doubt King Loves Redan as it is a great club.
However I was told he was off to Bunga, only guessing coz he feels he needs a change of scenery. Kinger would b a good bloke to get to any club as he leads by example , is well liked & loves a jar.

 

[Barnestoneworth]

Well then Mr "I think I know everything" I heard tonight
he will be training with us his new club Bunniyong as of next week!!
can you confirm this???

Can you fill me in on Benedeti StNik, what position does he play etc. I'm not familiar with him and would be interested to know if he's coming to Buninyong.

 

[Brett Lee]

Have heard that Skontra has been chasing recuits hard for Waubra in the last few weeks to go back-to-back. Steve Nicholson (Redan) has been wined and dined, and reportedly a done deal to pull on the kanga colours next year after cracking the ********s at being dropped from the Grand Final.

I think we should give Nicholson a break. He's been a developing player trying to consolidate himself in that side for some time now and there doesnt appear to be a whole lot of people working with him and taking him seriously at Redan. Maybe being dropped for the GF was the deciding factor (if he does infact leave). Id imagine there is more to it than just cracking the sads because of that, good luck to him.

 

[learmonth]

Have heard that Skontra has been chasing recuits hard for Waubra in the last few weeks to go back-to-back. Steve Nicholson (Redan) has been wined and dined, and reportedly a done deal to pull on the kanga colours next year after cracking the ********s at being dropped from the Grand Final.

I think we should give Nicholson a break. He's been a developing player trying to consolidate himself in that side for some time now and there doesnt appear to be a whole lot of people working with him and taking him seriously at Redan. Maybe being dropped for the GF was the deciding factor (if he does infact leave). Id imagine there is more to it than just cracking the sads because of that, good luck to him.

Character is a BIG thing in any sport, and from what I was told his form didnt warrant selection, and with them winning the Flag and his replacement in Barker being good all day, I believe Murrihy and the selectors got it right.
He lacks character and wants an easy way out, stand up be a man, learn from a quality side and bounce back. No use feeling sorry for yourself. The other guy who was dropped in Chris Matthews has been emergency in their 3 finals, and he still plays there.

Get over it Nicholson, and prove to everyone in the BFL that you can play at that level.
Ive seen him play, and he has ability to be an exceptional BFL player, but from that though, and not knowing him personally, He might be mentally weak..???

 

[Redan Lions]

Character is a BIG thing in any sport, and from what I was told his form didnt warrant selection, and with them winning the Flag and his replacement in Barker being good all day, I believe Murrihy and the selectors got it right.
He lacks character and wants an easy way out, stand up be a man, learn from a quality side and bounce back. No use feeling sorry for yourself. The other guy who was dropped in Chris Matthews has been emergency in their 3 finals, and he still plays there.

Get over it Nicholson, and prove to everyone in the BFL that you can play at that level.
Ive seen him play, and he has ability to be an exceptional BFL player, but from that though, and not knowing him personally, He might be mentally weak..???

redan were in a tough position come gand final day as all year they had 2-3 injuries to seniors players and then finally had a full side grand final day. so players like matthews and nicholson who had spent the majority of the time in the ones didn't make the cut when the selectors had a full list to pick from. nicholson will be a handy recruit for whoever picks him up but i wouldnt think he would be must use to waubra as he has a habit of getting in the road of fulll forwards such as walsh(2005) and jones this yr at redan. so for lee browns sake i hope they dont play him deep in the fwd line.

 

[Velvetsledgehammer]

Character is a BIG thing in any sport, and from what I was told his form didnt warrant selection, and with them winning the Flag and his replacement in Barker being good all day, I believe Murrihy and the selectors got it right.
He lacks character and wants an easy way out, stand up be a man, learn from a quality side and bounce back. No use feeling sorry for yourself. The other guy who was dropped in Chris Matthews has been emergency in their 3 finals, and he still plays there.

Get over it Nicholson, and prove to everyone in the BFL that you can play at that level.
Ive seen him play, and he has ability to be an exceptional BFL player, but from that though, and not knowing him personally, He might be mentally weak..???

I happen to know Nicho pretty well and there is nothing weak mentally about Nicho, he is one of the hardest working and most enthusiastic young blokes getting around. He is very athletic, and a good mark over head, with a bit more bulk and a bit of strength he would be one of the hardest forwards to match up on.
He probably doesn't fit the 'culture' at Redan and perhaps a change of scenery is the answer. All good for Waubra though because he will carve it up in the CHFL.

 

[Apple Eater]

I happen to know Nicho pretty well and there is nothing weak mentally about Nicho, he is one of the hardest working and most enthusiastic young blokes getting around. He is very athletic, and a good mark over head, with a bit more bulk and a bit of strength he would be one of the hardest forwards to match up on.
He probably doesn't fit the 'culture' at Redan and perhaps a change of scenery is the answer. All good for Waubra though because he will carve it up in the CHFL.

Ok he might be a handy player in the CHFL but I'm sick of blokes saying that a fringe player in the BFL will come into the CHFL and carve it to bits it wont happen. CHFL is getting stronger every year and the 23rd best player at a BFL club will not carve up the CHFL and would probably not even be in the top 10 players at Waubra if that is where he (nicholson) was to go.

 

[X Man]

redan were in a tough position come gand final day as all year they had 2-3 injuries to seniors players and then finally had a full side grand final day. so players like matthews and nicholson who had spent the majority of the time in the ones didn't make the cut when the selectors had a full list to pick from. nicholson will be a handy recruit for whoever picks him up but i wouldnt think he would be must use to waubra as he has a habit of getting in the road of fulll forwards such as walsh(2005) and jones this yr at redan. so for lee browns sake i hope they dont play him deep in the fwd line.[/quote]

He must be a small bloke cos if the fridge was in the foward line there wouldnt be much room left . Altough from reports that i am getting over in the west is that Skontra has Brown fit and raring to go already for a midfield role this year. Uncle CC this true???

 

[Gruss Monkey]

He lacks character and wants an easy way out, stand up be a man, learn from a quality side and bounce back. No use feeling sorry for yourself. The other guy who was dropped in Chris Matthews has been emergency in their 3 finals, and he still plays there.

Get over it Nicholson, and prove to everyone in the BFL that you can play at that level.
Ive seen him play, and he has ability to be an exceptional BFL player, but from that though, and not knowing him personally, He might be mentally weak..???

I bet if he was considering playing at Learmonth, you would be a little be more positive towards the lad.

 

[Ozzie_kneebone]

Ok he might be a handy player in the CHFL but I'm sick of blokes saying that a fringe player in the BFL will come into the CHFL and carve it to bits it wont happen. CHFL is getting stronger every year and the 23rd best player at a BFL club will not carve up the CHFL and would probably not even be in the top 10 players at Waubra if that is where he (nicholson) was to go.

John Coleman is a example of taking his opportunities... Didn't get a go at redan and become a very good player for Waubra... Nicho will go ok. As for Reid, I reckon he'll get smashed every week and will struggle to kick 20 goals for the season.

 

[Brett Lee]

Character is a BIG thing in any sport, and from what I was told his form didnt warrant selection, and with them winning the Flag and his replacement in Barker being good all day, I believe Murrihy and the selectors got it right.
He lacks character and wants an easy way out, stand up be a man, learn from a quality side and bounce back. No use feeling sorry for yourself. The other guy who was dropped in Chris Matthews has been emergency in their 3 finals, and he still plays there.

Get over it Nicholson, and prove to everyone in the BFL that you can play at that level.
Ive seen him play, and he has ability to be an exceptional BFL player, but from that though, and not knowing him personally, He might be mentally weak..???

Yeah fair comments regarding the GF selection. The only point I was trying to make is that alot of people on here are stating that he just cracked 'em after being dropped and thats why he's leaving, when I think there is a bit more behind it. He has some good mates at Waubra, also has some good mates at Redan, I know personally that he is doing his head in over the decision. But he is not that shallow to just up and leave because of that single incident. I dont think there is any bad blood there, I think he just see's himself playing a more important role somewhere like Waubra.

 

[Ozzie_kneebone]

Yeah fair comments regarding the GF selection. The only point I was trying to make is that alot of people on here are stating that he just cracked 'em after being dropped and thats why he's leaving, when I think there is a bit more behind it. He has some good mates at Waubra, also has some good mates at Redan, I know personally that he is doing his head in over the decision. But he is not that shallow to just up and leave because of that single incident. I dont think there is any bad blood there, I think he just see's himself playing a more important role somewhere like Waubra.

With Jones, Reid & Maybe Murrihy gone.... Possibly the best opportunity for him to stay and cement a spot in the forward line.

 

[Uncle CC]

He must be a small bloke cos if the fridge was in the foward line there wouldnt be much room left . Altough from reports that i am getting over in the west is that Skontra has Brown fit and raring to go already for a midfield role this year. Uncle CC this true???

Yeah the plan was to get the big unit on a plan to become more mobile so Skontra can throw him in the middle on occasions like Donald use to. He'd be close to the biggest kick in the league so it would be handy to have him launch a few out of the middle. Unfortunately Colonel Sanders had other plans and I've heard he's blown out to a $1.25 now!

 

[Gruss Monkey]

With Jones, Reid & Maybe Murrihy gone.... Possibly the best opportunity for him to stay and cement a spot in the forward line.

Ozzie_kneebone, where are you playing this year?

 

[Brett Lee]

With Jones, Reid & Maybe Murrihy gone.... Possibly the best opportunity for him to stay and cement a spot in the forward line.

Yeah thats a fair comment, and I reckon he would be asking himself that too. But as I said he has been trying to break in for the last 3 seasons, for probably not the results he would have liked. You certainly cant blame the Redan selection board as the results speak for themselves, but I reckon he might just be thinking that if he stays he'l get his tyres pumped up only for someone else to become the key forward and leave him back at square one and wondering if he would have been better off somewhere else? He is young and it would be tough for him to know what is the right choice. I just think Redan have missed their window to develop him, if they gave him the attention 2 seasons ago, by that I dont mean a permanent spot in the seniors, he might have a bit more faith and not be looking to leave. All the same a club like Redan will struggle to retain players after having so much success in recent years, its no ones fault, players just naturally want more opportunity, you cant keep everyone happy.

 

[scoop22]

Yeah the plan was to get the big unit on a plan to become more mobile so Skontra can throw him in the middle on occasions like Donald use to. He'd be close to the biggest kick in the league so it would be handy to have him launch a few out of the middle. Unfortunately Colonel Sanders had other plans and I've heard he's blown out to a $1.25 now!

Honestly CC i am not sure where that rumour has come from but i honestly doubt that his blood brother skontra or his girlfriend would allow that blow out to happen, if it is true he is just making up for the 5 week ban on alcohol that happened before finals and just storing up energy for the upcoming preseason which is starting in the next couple of weeks. I don't think that he would have ever gone without alcohol for that long in his life. Saw Brown play on the odd occasion last year and i think Waubra would only need two kicks from the centre if he was in the guts....must be all that so called KFC behind him hey uncle cc!!!!!

 

[Ozzie_kneebone]

Ozzie_kneebone, where are you playing this year?

Nothing better than copy and paste!!! As example above!

I won't be going far this year playing wise.