EDFL Div 1 Discussion 2025

[bushbattler]

Oak park been good but gee the umpiring is very sub standard. Not sure why Covelli doesn’t get treated like everyone else. Plenty of frees against him almost every time his near the ball.

And is Burnside now the leagues 2nd best ground?? That’s a joke surely..

Sub standard umpiring it normally gets the team comes second every time ffs

 

[MYOB]

The umpires all round are terrible. Was at Glenroy today, heck me they were terrible, both ways. And looking at the last kick in the Women's GF, last I checked there is a stand rule, the player on the mark was not standing. EDFL say they have 700 registered umpires, if these are the best few this league is farked.

How about you learn the rule. You can jump up and down on the one spot.

 

[Turbos mail]

Agree, it was comprehensive all over the ground. The big ruckman was huge and made his presence felt as well as dominate the ruck battle. OP midfield too good and deep for Hillside, Taylor had moments and is class but Pascu Jr, McConnell & Darymple set the tone both ways. Hillside couldn’t handle the pressure and made some terrible turnovers that cost them goals. Lojko tried hard all day but not too many other winners on the day. Both Caruso’s and Castello well into the twilight years, can’t be relying on them anymore.

Also thought Toddy Clark had a big win in the coaches box, I think Mo can coach but they need a plan B! Big Josh K took the wrestling duties with Covelli and Stredwick dropped off and protected the leading lane. Covelli got frustrated and gave away silly free kicks. Was beaten fair and square.

Up the other end Oak Park had avenues to goal with O’Halloren, Ronaldson and Del Busso causing headaches, as well as mids pushing in. Very well drilled, team first side and well organised in defence. Will take a super performance to knock em off

Mate you and I disagree with everything.

I watched it on the live stream. Actually great viewing and great coverage.

Oak Park ruck Hothchin destroyed Hillside to the point it was embarrassing. Oak park mids seemed must bigger size wise than Hillside.

Not sure Covelli was beaten In the wrestling duals but gee the umpires didn’t give him anything. Hillside didn’t get decisions like OP but it didn’t affect the result as Oak Park were way too good and heading back to the big league.. But they will lose about 5-6 players ( McConnell, Ronaldson, Josh K, Del Busso, plus a few others) so will need to recruit at least 10.

 

[fair crack]

Mate you and I disagree with everything.

I watched it on the live stream. Actually great viewing and great coverage.

Oak Park ruck Hothchin destroyed Hillside to the point it was embarrassing. Oak park mids seemed must bigger size wise than Hillside.

Not sure Covelli was beaten In the wrestling duals but gee the umpires didn’t give him anything. Hillside didn’t get decisions like OP but it didn’t affect the result as Oak Park were way too good and heading back to the big league.. But they will lose about 5-6 players ( McConnell, Ronaldson, Josh K, Del Busso, plus a few others) so will need to recruit at least 10.

Stredwick stay at OP? Or back to Pacco? Your thoughts

 

[Grassroots Guru]

Win or lose today the Craigieburn coaches have done an amazing job turning their season around.

Im not exactly sure what the W/L record is post taking over but it would be extremely favourable.

Should 110% get the job next year if they want it.

 

[Uptherox]

West Coburg for the flag. Saints to go all the way.

You were saying???

 

[Uptherox]

Win or lose today the Craigieburn coaches have done an amazing job turning their season around.

Im not exactly sure what the W/L record is post taking over but it would be extremely favourable.

Should 110% get the job next year if they want it.

As much as it hurts me to say it they have been very good since the coaching change. Got some good young talent. Can that back line hold up against big Josh next week?

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

Big choke from West Coburg

 

[The Defender]

Big choke from West Coburg

Not really they are just cooked. Very slow no outside run.

 

[Bissa3]

What Craigieburn are doing right now is nothing short of incredible. Momentum like this is very hard to stop and extremely dangerous to come up against.

 

[footy2016]

West coburg exposed badly on a ground that is not a shoe box like home. Cragieburn just played keeping’s off and held possession and got the ball to the outside. Also allowed them to setup behind the ball.

Will not see a slower side then west coburg….. Physical and good in the contest and diabolical on the outside spread.

Massive effort by Craigieburn! Deserved winners.

 

[toxic]

West coburg exposed badly on a ground that is not a shoe box like home. Cragieburn just played keeping’s off and held possession and got the ball to the outside. Also allowed them to setup behind the ball.

Will not see a slower side then west coburg….. Physical and good in the contest and diabolical on the outside spread.

Massive effort by Craigieburn! Deserved winners.

Watched the 2nd half

Craigieburn defence was incredible

The number 6 off half back was b.o.g for the 1/2 i watched

 

[footy2016]

Watched the 2nd half

Craigieburn defence was incredible

The number 6 off half back was b.o.g for the 1/2 i watched

Defended very well! Number 6 and number 2 were the best players on the ground.

 

[PortVic]

Watched the 2nd half

Craigieburn defence was incredible

The number 6 off half back was b.o.g for the 1/2 i watched

6 was one of best last week also. Breaks the game open and good decision maker.

 

[Gremlin77]

Defended very well! Number 6 and number 2 were the best players on the ground.

2 young kids Albon and Darwish were also excellent

 

[The Defender]

6 was one of best last week also. Breaks the game open and good decision maker.

Any chance a team could put a tag on this guy, it’s actually staggering.He’ll still get his cheap kick outs but he can be shut out of the game quite easily.

 

[garbage]

Any chance a team could put a tag on this guy, it’s actually staggering.He’ll still get his cheap kick outs but he can be shut out of the game quite easily.

6 is Hayden Polley 16/17 year old kid , been unbelievable all year , really good player, 2 normally kicks in for CB .
Craigieburn are on the craziest winning streak I have ever seen in local footy for a team of kids , captain out today as well after being best on last week.
Best Hillside last time they met pretty easily as well.

 

[pull Ur sox up]

Well done to the Craigieburn boys

 

[Aucklander]

6 is Hayden Polley 16/17 year old kid , been unbelievable all year , really good player, 2 normally kicks in for CB .
Craigieburn are on the craziest winning streak I have ever seen in local footy for a team of kids , captain out today as well after being best on last week.
Best Hillside last time they met pretty easily as well.

Zwagerman out too.

They were great, those young blokes, and got excellent support from the older guys around them.

 

[Uptherox]

Well done to the Craigieburn boys

Credit where credit is due. Been on a great run. Well played

 

[Survey]

Any chance a team could put a tag on this guy, it’s actually staggering.He’ll still get his cheap kick outs but he can be shut out of the game quite easily.

You'll find Hillside will be very physical at Taylors Lakes ground this week, something AH & WC weren't which allowed the young Craigeburn skillful players to do what they've done.. All credit to CB(6, 2 & 12) , they have been terrific. This is senior finals footy, if Hillside just let CB run free they will get beat. Personally I'd like to see CB go all the way, what a story that would be

 

[Survey]

Just listened to the after game interview with Mo - Hillside.. He's full of "general footy jargon" , eg. Lowering/Lifting eyes, getting us inside and out, blah blah blah... Mate , it's B Grade local footy, not AFL... Juries out on this bloke

 

[Start Again]

Craigieburn outstanding, an amazing story from down and out to 2 wins away from winning it all
i think they can beat hillside this week though oak park are a different beast

where to for West Coburg is there any news on what happen with the coach

 

[Localsport]

Just listened to the after game interview with Mo - Hillside.. He's full of "general footy jargon" , eg. Lowering/Lifting eyes, getting us inside and out, blah blah blah... Mate , it's B Grade local footy, not AFL... Juries out on this bloke

It is football isn’t it?
You don’t just lower your eyes in the AFL!
He isn’t wrong though, they did bomb it into Covelli when he was 1v2. OP did a number on HS midfield.
Have you listened to Mighty Mick post game? Or is that ok to use footy jargon in Prem!!
Seriously some blokes on this forum would complain (ohh and blame the league) about the colour of a Rainbow!

 

[Survey]

It is football isn’t it?
You don’t just lower your eyes in the AFL!
He isn’t wrong though, they did bomb it into Covelli when he was 1v2. OP did a number on HS midfield.
Have you listened to Mighty Mick post game? Or is that ok to use footy jargon in Prem!!
Seriously some blokes on this forum would complain (ohh and blame the league) about the colour of a Rainbow!

agree Mick uses a lot of the same jargon but he always follows up with substance... I think we'd all agree that Mick knows what he is talking about, has the runs on the board and has that respect.. Poor ol' Mo hasn't earnt any of that yet