Central Highlands

[helmut]

Re: Possible recruits

Cartledge is a very good player & from what i've seen is a lot smarter footballer, although he does have problems with his shoulder . He would be on more money then Chris make no mistake about that, as he is a money man.. I heard he was getting flat $500 per game last year even if he missed through injury. Was also paid very well at Apsley/ Edenhope, Daylesford & East

Your figure is incorrect Astro Boy and if the rumoured deal that McGuigan is getting at Learmonth is correct, it is substantially more than what Cartledge is on. I also know what Cartledge was getting at East Point and I wouldn't call it very well paid, especially as assistant coach. After he broke his collarbone playing for East, he had to have his guernsey cut off at hospital and it was thrown in the bin by hospital staff. East Point made him pay for the jumper! What a club.

 

[helmut]

Dunnstown losing Grigg back to Daylesford and George and Conroy to Skipton.

 

[Gadget]

One thing we can guarantee is Bungaree will be very fit at the rate there going at training. Getting good numbers and getting the absolute s hit run through them. Just hope they don't burn out too quickly towards the end of season.

 

[KingRich]

One thing we can guarantee is Bungaree will be very fit at the rate there going at training. Getting good numbers and getting the absolute s hit run through them. Just hope they don't burn out too quickly towards the end of season.

You'd imagine Jayden Reid would have a good understanding of conditioning work and would taper off at different stages. He has been around a few good programs in his time.

 

[helmut]

One thing we can guarantee is Bungaree will be very fit at the rate there going at training. Getting good numbers and getting the absolute s hit run through them. Just hope they don't burn out too quickly towards the end of season.

Only had 10 there last Wednesday, as did Waubra.

 

[learmonth]

I wasn't far off the mark Learmonth if this is true! Have you signed him or is it still a so called rumour that were've made up?

Still a rumor from waht I know off, definantly hasnt signed with any club..???
Grigg to dford is true, and george to Skipton is aswell.

As for the loyality call in another thread, Joel & Bernie Yes. Scoble, Luke and Winduss all left Daylesford for 2 years when they were getting thumped by 40 goals and played in a premiership with castlemaine. Very passionate Dford players, but not a sloyal a sthe other two previously mentioned.

As for running the crap out of players during pre-season, it doesnt work, just creates injuries. Its all about modified programs and smart Personall trainers. All clubs should invest in them, as they specialise in that field. Learmonth have a guy by the name of John Borbitch and he was the reason why learmonth was so fit last year.

 

[Gadget]

Still a rumor from waht I know off, definantly hasnt signed with any club..???
Grigg to dford is true, and george to Skipton is aswell.

As for the loyality call in another thread, Joel & Bernie Yes. Scoble, Luke and Winduss all left Daylesford for 2 years when they were getting thumped by 40 goals and played in a premiership with castlemaine. Very passionate Dford players, but not a sloyal a sthe other two previously mentioned.

As for running the crap out of players during pre-season, it doesnt work, just creates injuries. Its all about modified programs and smart Personall trainers. All clubs should invest in them, as they specialise in that field. Learmonth have a guy by the name of John Borbitch and he was the reason why learmonth was so fit last year.

Agree with you there Learmoth. In my opinion you get more out of doing most of your running with the footy's in pre-season, keeping to the oval instead of the pavement.

 

[Gadget]

Thought I'd start a new direction on this thread.

Top 10 Players in CHFL - In your own opinion

Mine would be...

1. Shaun Mullane
2. Matthew Peake
3. George Russell
4. Joe Gilbert
5. Luke Adams
6. Scott Winduss
7. Hayden Cartledge
8. Salesh Uli
9. Brenton Powell
10. Big Brown (Waubra)

Apologises for spelling mistakes...

 

[Scoots]

Learmonth have secured the services of Brad Maxwell.
Pring and Clarke from Cargnham reportedly joining team mates Raynor and Porter in moving to Buninyong, along with ex Lexton coach David Box.
Dave Dridan and a few other Lexton blokes to join either Buninyong or Dunnstown, not sure which.

Was speaking to Lexton lad on the weekend who told me Box, Dridan and a bloke called Trevor Johnson are definates for D-town. Those of you who don't know Dridan - the guy can seriously play! has won 2 league medals and dominated out there for years. He's 25, is 10kg over weight and needs a change to spark him up again.

If Dunnstown get him fit I'd go as far as saying he is the best recruit by any CHFL club this year yet. He has been untouchable for years due to his loyalty to Lexton.

Big call, but he is a gun.

 

[Bdiddy18]

Re: Possible recruits

Your figure is incorrect Astro Boy and if the rumoured deal that McGuigan is getting at Learmonth is correct, it is substantially more than what Cartledge is on. I also know what Cartledge was getting at East Point and I wouldn't call it very well paid, especially as assistant coach. After he broke his collarbone playing for East, he had to have his guernsey cut off at hospital and it was thrown in the bin by hospital staff. East Point made him pay for the jumper! What a club.

Helmut, I dont know what you think good money is for an assistant coach, but I can tell you that he was getting well looked after at east. I dont know where you got your info from but he was paid very well and that is a fact!

 

[Fence Sitter]

Learmonth have secured the services of Brad Maxwell.
Pring and Clarke from Cargnham reportedly joining team mates Raynor and Porter in moving to Buninyong, along with ex Lexton coach David Box.
Dave Dridan and a few other Lexton blokes to join either Buninyong or Dunnstown, not sure which.

Not sure about Pring, he has trained at Daylesford though.

 

[19th Man]

You'd imagine Jayden Reid would have a good understanding of conditioning work and would taper off at different stages. He has been around a few good programs in his time.

I bet he would not be doing all the hard yards.

 

[Astro Boy]

Any word on the finals format?
Did a vote take place for the 5 or 6 at the CHFL AGM ?

 

[learmonth]

Any word on the finals format?
Did a vote take place for the 5 or 6 at the CHFL AGM ?

They have decided to stick to a top 5... There will be a couple of good sides that may miss this year due to unfavourable draws.... But thats life, and I hope those clubs dont complain...... top 3 Dford, Waubra, Bungaree..... Followed by whoever... learmonth, Hepburn, Ballan & Buninyong.. 2 of these last 4 will miss....

 

[learmonth]

Was speaking to Lexton lad on the weekend who told me Box, Dridan and a bloke called Trevor Johnson are definates for D-town. Those of you who don't know Dridan - the guy can seriously play! has won 2 league medals and dominated out there for years. He's 25, is 10kg over weight and needs a change to spark him up again.

If Dunnstown get him fit I'd go as far as saying he is the best recruit by any CHFL club this year yet. He has been untouchable for years due to his loyalty to Lexton.

Big call, but he is a gun.

never heard of this guy, but its not a very high standard so I wouldnt rate him until he comes into the CHFL and proves himself against quality opposition. If he is to make an impact, then he will ahve to be very fit, otherwise he will be run off all day, and made to be a liability..Natural talent doesnt just get u through now days... Russ Waters has tried to play a higher standard and cant get a kick and he has dominated that league...

Ild also say at this stage that McGuigan and Michael davis (Drafted to Essendon & a B & F winner for Sth Adelaide in the SANFL would just be a tad better then a double LPFL League medallist!!!!

 

[Sherman41]

Thought I'd start a new direction on this thread.

Top 10 Players in CHFL - In your own opinion

Mine would be...

1. Shaun Mullane
2. Matthew Peake
3. George Russell
4. Joe Gilbert
5. Luke Adams
6. Scott Winduss
7. Hayden Cartledge
8. Salesh Uli
9. Brenton Powell
10. Big Brown (Waubra)

Apologises for spelling mistakes...

i am not an avid follower of this league, but have caught a few games here and there, was wondering why glenn handley is not worth a mention in the top ten, wasnt he runner up league best and fairest??, and winner of the courier award or something, do u not rate him??

 

[Snail]

i am not an avid follower of this league, but have caught a few games here and there, was wondering why glenn handley is not worth a mention in the top ten, wasnt he runner up league best and fairest??, and winner of the courier award or something, do u not rate him??

Glen handley is a very skilful player and by far clunes best player in '06 but shouldn't have polled votes in a lot of games that he did.I was at vote count & was amazed when he was pulling 3 votes a couple of times after being beaten by 10 goals or more. lots of posts about top 5 or 6 teams any news on bottom half?

 

[Gadget]

i am not an avid follower of this league, but have caught a few games here and there, was wondering why glenn handley is not worth a mention in the top ten, wasnt he runner up league best and fairest??, and winner of the courier award or something, do u not rate him??

Yeah mate, Handles would be up there, there are alot of quality players getting around in the CHFL now, you'd also have Chris O'keefe up there aswell as McKay from Hepburn.

 

[Gadget]

Was speaking to Lexton lad on the weekend who told me Box, Dridan and a bloke called Trevor Johnson are definates for D-town. Those of you who don't know Dridan - the guy can seriously play! has won 2 league medals and dominated out there for years. He's 25, is 10kg over weight and needs a change to spark him up again.

If Dunnstown get him fit I'd go as far as saying he is the best recruit by any CHFL club this year yet. He has been untouchable for years due to his loyalty to Lexton.

Big call, but he is a gun.

He's a gun? Blokes that get on this site and pump up there mates being guns is ridiculous. I'v seen him play and the LPFL is possibly the worst league ever... Never seen so many mongrel punts and helicopter kicks in my life! He'll be no good scoots.

 

[ablett19]

Any word on how many Ballan have had at training??
Hear they have recruited a lot and are looking to a massive year!!
Tommy M-G to kick 100 next year is my prediction!!

 

[helmut]

Any word on how many Ballan have had at training??
Hear they have recruited a lot and are looking to a massive year!!
Tommy M-G to kick 100 next year is my prediction!!

37 there on the first night ablett19. Reckon your prediction will be pretty close to the mark on Mullane-Grant, has had his knee fixed and has set himself for a big year.

 

[Gadget]

37 there on the first night ablett19. Reckon your prediction will be pretty close to the mark on Mullane-Grant, has had his knee fixed and has set himself for a big year.

Tommy got any Uni mates heading out there this year Helmut.

 

[helmut]

Tommy got any Uni mates heading out there this year Helmut.

Not sure Gadget, at one stage looked like there could be half a dozen coming with him but that's no longer the case. Might still be a couple though.

 

[learmonth]

Not sure Gadget, at one stage looked like there could be half a dozen coming with him but that's no longer the case. Might still be a couple though.

With all these massive recruits and massive numbers at training Helmut, Ild say Ballan would be favorites for the flag!!!!! One thing most CHFL sides lack is depth, which wasnt a weakness for Ballan last year....

Mullane-Grant is a star, no question about that, and I rate him highly... Would be in my top 3 players in the league...

 

[helmut]

With all these massive recruits and massive numbers at training Helmut, Ild say Ballan would be favorites for the flag!!!!! One thing most CHFL sides lack is depth, which wasnt a weakness for Ballan last year....

Mullane-Grant is a star, no question about that, and I rate him highly... Would be in my top 3 players in the league...

Only 4 new blokes on the track, stories about numbers of recruits get over blown on here.
I think the title of favourites sits well and truly with Waubra and Daylesford at this stage Learmonth, although the less I hear about Hepburn the more worrying it becomes. Seems to be a few rumours about what they are up to, but no confirmation. One thing for sure, it will be a hotly contested season with improvement expected by a lot of sides. The draw could play a big part in determining ladder position.
Expect a big year from Mullane-Grant.