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Big call Old Timer. 15-20 goals of last years side who won 2 games at a percentage of 56%. I believe your underestimating the talents of Scicko and Tsingaris, absolute class acts. Not sure how many other 19 players are still playing but these boys IMO could play at a higher level. Banyule could easily be 7-3 instead of 3-7, but that is the nature of the competition. Is "C" grade that much better? I do admit i have never seen a "C" grade game, it is intriguing! I have totally been riveted by D1 this year, some great footy to watch. The Last two weeks with Rupo we have seen 67 goals kicked, 34 against 33 for. I'd love to hear Parton's opinion, one of the OC boys might sound him out. Banyules No. 5 was a unit, huge build.

I think it is time to come clean DG Man, you have run this thread admirably. I think you have a preference for the OG, but you have handled yourself very discreetly. Really we get nothing from OG so at least put your heart where your mouth is. That goes with Conduct Unbecoming and Bluesboy. This thread is running brilliantly but the rule should be to share your allegiance. Kibe and Toohas are great additions (straight up front), and the Old Timer if he's from Banyule, fantastic!
 
Oh Midas as well, you had some strong opinions about Rupo early, they have mellowed a little bit(could still yet be proven). However your contributions have been fantastic. Where is your allegiance?
 
For legal and national security reasons, DG must remain a little cagey in relation to his true allegiance. I am not a player and have no official capacity at any club in D1. A great love of Amatuer football i share with you all. Yes, i do support a certain team, and i am sure by years end this will be only to obvious to you all. For now, *looks back over both shoulders to ensure nobody is watching* i best leave, as i have already said a little too much!
 
I am very patriotic DG man, therefore this will go no further (National Security). Is there a chance by adhering to this i might get a berth at the dinner dance!!!
 

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KB, this is a relief. I was getting a little concerned about your demands. What if others followed and i was blackballed for secrecy and deceit!

My two cents worth,

I think the top end of D1 is not far off the top end last year. I think 2006 model OC, would account for 2005 Prahran. BT are a hugely improved side, and if playing say Ormond of 05 next week, would certainly be a real show. The powerful Reds side probably makes me lean towrds 05 as slightly the stronger year at the top.

I agree with a few others that YV are the best measure for the relative D1 strength of the last two seasons. They had some solid results against the better teams early on last year and are arguably stronger this year in the seniors. Yet they were shown to be a fair way off the pack against the OC last week.

All in all the standard of D1 is pretty decent. And it is so even with clubs like Leos and Bunyule improving, and now with Prahran pulling off a great win! Unlike the AFL (Blues and Bombers) there are NO easy games in D1 for any club over the next 8 weeks.

Saddle up (that's for you Pharlap) and enjoy!
 
Not sure where I got this idea from, but I figured that DG Man, might be the Qwill...the love for Old Geelong certainly seems pretty accurate.
 
Not sure where I got this idea from, but I figured that DG Man, might be the Qwill...the love for Old Geelong certainly seems pretty accurate.

Yes his love for OG is apparent (as is mine), but DG has too many good things to say about BT. I think even the casual observer can tell The Qwill does not rate them and seldom mentions them in his column....
 
kingbrown said:
Big call Old Timer. 15-20 goals of last years side who won 2 games at a percentage of 56%. I believe your underestimating the talents of Scicko and Tsingaris, absolute class acts. Not sure how many other 19 players are still playing but these boys IMO could play at a higher level. Banyule could easily be 7-3 instead of 3-7, but that is the nature of the competition. Is "C" grade that much better? I do admit i have never seen a "C" grade game, it is intriguing! I have totally been riveted by D1 this year, some great footy to watch. The Last two weeks with Rupo we have seen 67 goals kicked, 34 against 33 for. I'd love to hear Parton's opinion, one of the OC boys might sound him out. Banyules No. 5 was a unit, huge build.

I think it is time to come clean DG Man, you have run this thread admirably. I think you have a preference for the OG, but you have handled yourself very discreetly. Really we get nothing from OG so at least put your heart where your mouth is. That goes with Conduct Unbecoming and Bluesboy. This thread is running brilliantly but the rule should be to share your allegiance. Kibe and Toohas are great additions (straight up front), and the Old Timer if he's from Banyule, fantastic!


Kingbrown, Skicko played most games in seniors last year, however, club wanted to qualify him for the Under 19's finals. Tsingaris has struggled the last couple of years to play senior footy, only played 3 - 4 games last year. This year he has lost a lot of weight and obviously playing great footy. C Grade last year was exceptional. A lot quicker than D1 and players run a lot more. Skills are a lot better also.This years side definitely wouldn't get within 15 - 20 goals. Of the 9 who have gone, 6 were in the top 8 in the b and f. Banyule's best player at the moment has only played about 3 - 4 games due to injury. D Gayfer (he finished 2nd in the b and f last year).

King brown, as you know it is great to have plenty of youth which Banyule and Rupo have obviously got, however, if there is not experience to mix in with the youth then it is an up hill battle. All players who left were over 23 and at the moment in the 1's only 1 player has played more than 100 games.
 
DG is unaware of the Qwill. I just jumped on the OGS website to try and find a Qwill column, but came up empty. Who is this Qwill everybody but DG seems to know about??
 
Toohas said:
The Qwill is the scribe for D1 in the footy record and the chairman of the Rupertswood and Old Geelong fan clubs...

Oh my! But he has more hair than me, one extra chin than i have, and looks a little older and larger than the DG-Man! I'm not saying i haven't had a little blowout over the years (yes i enjoy a beer and a pie) but this is a little crazy! I never knew he was called Qwill. He certainly has not given BT much respect this year. Will be interesting to see if he talks them up a little this week! As he has mentioned this forum before, so he obviously reads it, apologies for the double chin gag!:)
 
Really we get nothing from OG so at least put your heart where your mouth is. That goes with Conduct Unbecoming and Bluesboy. This thread is running brilliantly but the rule should be to share your allegiance. Kibe and Toohas are great additions (straight up front), and the Old Timer if he's from Banyule, fantastic!

It seems to me that Oldtimer has an in depth knowledge of Banyule - yet he was at Old Westbourne on Saturday where Kew took on the Warriors...hmmm, maybe an ex-Banyule player now playing at Kew in D3. Not hard to work out his identity. Nice to hear from you (initials ommitted).

Bluesboy..well, he posts comments on the D1, the U19(1) and RDFL threads..suspect a Rupertswood connection there as only Rupo are connected in all 3 (sides in D1 and U19(1) plus geographically connected to the RDFL). Interesting though, as he really gets stuck into the U19 Rupo boys...all part of the ploy I guess..

And Kingbrown, I think we do get an OG perspective from time to time....
 

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Really we get nothing from OG so at least put your heart where your mouth is. That goes with Conduct Unbecoming and Bluesboy. This thread is running brilliantly but the rule should be to share your allegiance. Kibe and Toohas are great additions (straight up front), and the Old Timer if he's from Banyule, fantastic!

It seems to me that Oldtimer has an in depth knowledge of Banyule - yet he was at Old Westbourne on Saturday where Kew took on the Warriors...hmmm, maybe an ex-Banyule player now playing at Kew in D3. Not hard to work out his identity. Nice to hear from you (initials ommitted).

Bluesboy..well, he posts comments on the D1, the U19(1) and RDFL threads..suspect a Rupertswood connection there as only Rupo are connected in all 3 (sides in D1 and U19(1) plus geographically connected to the RDFL). Interesting though, as he really gets stuck into the U19 Rupo boys...all part of the ploy I guess..

And Kingbrown, I think we do get an OG perspective from time to time....

Wish I was still playing. Divide my time now between watching both clubs. A few guys left Banyule to go to Kew. So spend time watching them at Home and Banyule at Home, however, last week had the choice of Sunbury or Hoppers. Live closer to Hoppers so went and watched Kew.
 
Qwill, if your out there reading this........ please send a cheario out to "i love Sandra Sully"....it would make my year. Your my favorite columnist.... I can barely sleep of a Wednesday night in anticipation of reading the great Qwills comments of a Thursday night at team meeting....your just so wise and knowledgeable!!!!
Your my hero Qwill!!! make a georgous newsreader fan verry happy with a big hello!!!
 
Conduct Unbecoming said:
Really we get nothing from OG so at least put your heart where your mouth is. That goes with Conduct Unbecoming and Bluesboy. This thread is running brilliantly but the rule should be to share your allegiance. Kibe and Toohas are great additions (straight up front), and the Old Timer if he's from Banyule, fantastic!

It seems to me that Oldtimer has an in depth knowledge of Banyule - yet he was at Old Westbourne on Saturday where Kew took on the Warriors...hmmm, maybe an ex-Banyule player now playing at Kew in D3. Not hard to work out his identity. Nice to hear from you (initials ommitted).

Bluesboy..well, he posts comments on the D1, the U19(1) and RDFL threads..suspect a Rupertswood connection there as only Rupo are connected in all 3 (sides in D1 and U19(1) plus geographically connected to the RDFL). Interesting though, as he really gets stuck into the U19 Rupo boys...all part of the ploy I guess..

And Kingbrown, I think we do get an OG perspective from time to time....
C.U is always trying to work out the identities of scribes. Perhaps i can throw a little suggestion your way. I believe you are an ammo footy nut who has strong allegiances to Marcellin. Perhaps once a leader down there.
 
No massive allegiance, just know a number of former OM players and enjoy sneaking around and watching a few D1 games most weeks - not necessarily all OM's games either, difficult to travel that far given I'm usually inner city.

Just enjoy the grass roots footy lads, no crime in that I'm sure. As for Rupo, well the jury's out but they win this week and they're in the last four, somewhere I never expected them to be!

Leave it to you boys to be passionate about where you come from, but love to see it!

Big games this week though:

Two Blues v OC: Top v Bottom, shapes as a 60/40 for the OC in my opinion, probably highlighting the relative evenness of the comp. OC building its list in the second half, Two Blues need this to keep faint dreams of D1 in 2007 - Damn it I'm going the Two Blues but a week too late for the upset perhaps. Fortune favours the brave I guess.

Yarra v Rupo: Well the cocksure mob from Domeney once again failed away from home, although from the team list there were some notable absentees. Rupo, well I still can't see it and at home the YV boys might keep the competition for finals alive.

Temp v Leos: Two toughish teams, with the BT boys on a roll under some expert tutleage. Leos form has been solid, 2.5 from four and would see this as a great opportunity to make up some ground. However, the momentum is all with the Cobras and Ajani is in their favour - go for BT by a little bit.

Banyule v OGs: The Bears at home have proven toughish opposition and a definite danger game for OG's whose confidence may have been knocked about by last week's handsome defeat. The Bears may find themselves in the proverbial s h i t fight for D1 with a loss this week, have a good record at home and OG's may just be stuttering. OG's but very narrowly.

OM's v Therry: Well haven't Therry fallen away, and loss of Crotty and Goodwin is going to hurt them in the midfield. Against OM's who have created a bit of a fortress at home, I can;t see them getting close. If ever it was going to respond, you would think Therry would have done so last week facing successive losses at home, so OM's by a little bit ie 5 goals.
 
Midas said:
Temp v Leos: Two toughish teams, with the BT boys on a roll under some expert tutleage. Leos form has been solid, 2.5 from four and would see this as a great opportunity to make up some ground. However, the momentum is all with the Cobras and Ajani is in their favour - go for BT by a little bit.

Cobras!!!!! you couldn't have said anything worse to us Bullants. The Cobras are the lads down the road in D4.
 
Cobra's - Bullants...... Same/same. Just one has legs and one doesn't..... anyone else need any wildlife tips let me know.... I spent a warm hot fall down in the Amazon back in 98 with Steve urwan chasing the ever elusive black Mamba.
 

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I Love Sandra Sully said:
Cobra's - Bullants...... Same/same. Just one has legs and one doesn't..... anyone else need any wildlife tips let me know.... I spent a warm hot fall down in the Amazon back in 98 with Steve urwan chasing the ever elusive black Mamba.

The Nile maybe but not the Amazon
 
boys that was a great idea raising money to get that annoying little mystery i love sandra sully back on dial up.
Good to see a rupo player i am guessing back on his high horse.
But my i think he might fall of his horse when yarra valley beat them this year and put those poor weak little sunbury boys under a bit of preasure which they dont like.
yarra over rupo
oc over two blues
banyule over ogs
therry over oms (comeback time for tp)
bullen over leos

Dog - Out
 
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