QAFL 2025

[stuyd1]

Broadbeach starting to play as their list should ,, they have a good run home so look out

 

[P Grentell]

Still Me ,, I agree with you here

Are u comparing early 2000s when was basically NEAFL? Or 2014 on or 2021 on when Aspley and RVP came back from VFL/NEAFL …

 

[Backpocket101]

Yep fair call but missing 8-10 first choice players was always gonna be tough, definitely have built our capability at full tilt just need to improve our depth within… it’s a tough week to week comp and every week u get another opportunity. PBC are a well seasoned unit with the right mix of local products and added players.

Thommo said almost the exact same thing about Sherwood missing 8-10 players last week.

These 8-10 ‘first choice’ players must be very good, whoever they are. I’d say they might have even brought the margin down to a 100 point loss instead of the 144 point loss.

 

[stuyd1]

Are u comparing early 2000s when was basically NEAFL? Or 2014 on or 2021 on when Aspley and RVP came back from VFL/NEAFL …

No Neafl ,, I made comment of the standard over the past 5 or 6 years in my original post

 

[stuyd1]

See Redlands gun full forward in Hammelmann bagged 9 goals today

 

[QAFLLover]

I think Sherwood needs to be dropped to Div 1 after that performance today. Absolutely horrendous, they want to rock up on Saturday and play finals.

 

[P Grentell]

Thommo said almost the exact same thing about Sherwood missing 8-10 players last week.

These 8-10 ‘first choice’ players must be very good, whoever they are. I’d say they might have even brought the margin down to a 100 point loss instead of the 144 point loss.

Yep he did… they are good players and like I said we need to build our depth to cover not having best 22 available..
Would challenge any team with that many missing it would be challenging but when you have a gap in your immediate depth it’s amplified. Beauty is have a great junior pathway and are in a very strong financial position to work through and improve. Also are continually working on improving our facilities and club overall

 

[smy1305]

I think the pool of top line players has decreased significantly as blokes playing QAFL now that are no where near good enough for this level even 3-4 years ago.

Stands to reason more clubs = a reduction in standard unless the pool of players increases. Seems to be more players heading elsewhere to either play state league footy in SA or VIC or just fifo which allows for spots to others but not necessarily better. Might be wrong but just seems that way on surface.

Still a good brand of footy but adding 3 new teams in 6 years is going to compromise standard.

 

[stuyd1]

Stands to reason more clubs = a reduction in standard unless the pool of players increases. Seems to be more players heading elsewhere to either play state league footy in SA or VIC or just fifo which allows for spots to others but not necessarily better. Might be wrong but just seems that way on surface.

Still a good brand of footy but adding 3 new teams in 6 years is going to compromise standard.

SMY,, agree with you

 

[Thommo 42]

Thommo said almost the exact same thing about Sherwood missing 8-10 players last week.

yep, got 2 of them back this week, but 4 went out and another one on match day.

miracle we got 21 on the park in the 2s - small rough patch, most injuries arent long termers.

within the fortnight I'd hope to get Giles, Glass, Ashcroft, O.Cruice, Prest and Gilder back. W.Cruice back running this week and Collins/Creighton fit, but taken by VFL at an inopportune time!

Exasperated by the fact that some of the guys that we wouldn't call 'first choice' players, but solid soldiers to step up, are also injured.

Reasons though, not excuses. Good reminder to focus on building more depth. Huuuuge gap between a good and bad day currently.

 

[Carltonboppers]

Yep fair call but missing 8-10 first choice players was always gonna be tough, definitely have built our capability at full tilt just need to improve our depth within… it’s a tough week to week comp and every week u get another opportunity. PBC are a well seasoned unit with the right mix of local products and added players.

Can see that, however, to push for finals in QAFL clubs do need that depth, Sherwood has always had very, very good top-tier players (Fletcher, etc) but the drop off is pretty substantial.

Also, today was Mt Gravatt's highest score since round 20 2023, they had good ball movement but their defence is so undersized and has many holes, someone like a Jack James could come in handy now lol.

 

[Still Me]

Are u comparing early 2000s when was basically NEAFL? Or 2014 on or 2021 on when Aspley and RVP came back from VFL/NEAFL …

I’m not comparing to any era mate. I reckon most sides have 5-6 players and in some cases more that who under normal circumstances would not play as much senior QAFL Footy as we see in today’s game.

Definitely still loaded with top end talent at most clubs that still make for some competitive games but honestly some of the standard in some games is deplorable.

I think because QAFL has not had a player drafted not including Academy kids, for many years unlike other state leagues SANFL, WAFL we lose any good kids from 18-22 that have ambitions to other leagues and interstate.

This should be a priority with QAFL to make it a competition where kids want to stay home and develop but truly it would be very low on headquarters agenda.

 

[dufferex123]

Can see that, however, to push for finals in QAFL clubs do need that depth, Sherwood has always had very, very good top-tier players (Fletcher, etc) but the drop off is pretty substantial.

Also, today was Mt Gravatt's highest score since round 20 2023, they had good ball movement but their defence is so undersized and has many holes, someone like a Jack James could come in handy now lol.

Shame Jack James is out untill 2026, hopefully he sticks around. also side note the vultures assistant coached got sacked this week that past.

 

[LaggingBehind]

Shame Jack James is out untill 2026, hopefully he sticks around. also side note the vultures assistant coached got sacked this week that past.

Can you or Carltonboppers provide some more detail on what happened with the Assistant Coach?

 

[daddydaicoss]

From what i've been told from people around the club is not many people liked him, he wasn't very experienced and kept trying to take over the team. a few weeks ago they had a meeting with some of the younger players around the 20-21 year old range like Michael Gordon, Kaeden Corboy and Fletcher Clare just about how they think the seniors space is going and apparently one of the boys at the dinner said that no one in the team thought that the assistant coach was fit for the re build that was happening and nothing against the guy he just wasn't up to the standard on what Mt Gravatt are hoping to become in a few years time, when the president called the assistant coach, the assistant coach already knew he was in trouble so he quit before he got sacked. Just watched out to, the seniors coach may be following shortly, Hamish Mitchell's already said he's not going to drive up and down the coast if success doesn't come soon.

Cam James is really popular at the vultures , was speaking to a spectator who was a parent for a reserves player and said he was incredible, always encourages and doesnt spray them when they are down, he understands the group age and what they are going through.

 

[daddydaicoss]

Are you serious with that last line? Did he actually state that last line if success doesn’t come he won’t keep showing up?

 

[dufferex123]

Are you serious with that last line? Did he actually state that last line if success doesn’t come he won’t keep showing up?

I believe it is true but don't take my word for gospel, it more means if they don't win he knows he's not fit for the job. But saying that Cam James is very willing to take over to try and boost morale at the club and between the players.

 

[smy1305]

I’m not comparing to any era mate. I reckon most sides have 5-6 players and in some cases more that who under normal circumstances would not play as much senior QAFL Footy as we see in today’s game.

Definitely still loaded with top end talent at most clubs that still make for some competitive games but honestly some of the standard in some games is deplorable.

I think because QAFL has not had a player drafted not including Academy kids, for many years unlike other state leagues SANFL, WAFL we lose any good kids from 18-22 that have ambitions to other leagues and interstate.

This should be a priority with QAFL to make it a competition where kids want to stay home and develop but truly it would be very low on headquarters agenda.

Can only get drafted if the standard is seen to be one that is comparing apples with apples. Hence less teams to compress the players imo. Not more.
Although the vfl has some basket case clubs it’s still overall a very good comp. SANFL goes without saying. Best club comp in Australia imo

 

[stuyd1]

Nostradumus here .
The final 8 ladder after the home and away season ,
PALM BEACH

 

[stuyd1]

Nostradumus here .
The final 8 ladder after the home and away season ,
PALM BEACH

try again
PALMY
REDLANDS
MORNINGSIDE
ASPLEY
SURFERS
ROOS
BROADBEACH
LABRADOR

 

[daddydaicoss]

Can only get drafted if the standard is seen to be one that is comparing apples with apples. Hence less teams to compress the players imo. Not more.
Although the vfl has some basket case clubs it’s still overall a very good comp. SANFL goes without saying. Best club comp in Australia imo

The difference between the Qafl and the SANFL, VFL, WAFL, is so large it’s just not worth the time for recruiters or anyone for that matter to watch the games.


Example I always refer to is Ryan Banks Smith. Grogan medal and best player in the entire Qafl in 2022 I believe. The next year he gets signed by Southport and would eventually get dropped from the vfl numerous times. In two seasons at the sharks, he would get in the best players in only one game.

The best QAFL players, excluding a select few, would struggle to get a game at the bullants (the Mt Gravatt of the VFL)

 

[stuyd1]

I’m not comparing to any era mate. I reckon most sides have 5-6 players and in some cases more that who under normal circumstances would not play as much senior QAFL Footy as we see in today’s game.

Definitely still loaded with top end talent at most clubs that still make for some competitive games but honestly some of the standard in some games is deplorable.

I think because QAFL has not had a player drafted not including Academy kids, for many years unlike other state leagues SANFL, WAFL we lose any good kids from 18-22 that have ambitions to other leagues and interstate.

This should be a priority with QAFL to make it a competition where kids want to stay home and develop but truly it would be very low on headquarters agenda.

Agree,,, I think the standard has dropped a little in comparsion to 3 or 4 years ago, Dont get me wrong its still a good standard but I feel the skill levels have declined and its not as quick as it was

 

[Backpocket101]

Cam James is really popular at the vultures , was speaking to a spectator who was a parent for a reserves player and said he was incredible, always encourages and doesnt spray them when they are down, he understands the group age and what they are going through.

You spoke to one person, a spectator who was a parent of a single reserves player and suddenly the entire club loves him?

The head coach wants to leave? Thought he was doing a great job according to you guys??

Wasn’t Cam James the same bloke who took half of the junior 15s team he was coaching at Mt Gravatt and went over to Beenleigh so he could have their own way many years ago? Completely gutting the team and had a massive falling out with the club?

I’d say the three accounts who keep posting so much inside knowledge at Mt Gravatt are either the president, vice president and/or head coach or Cam James himself. You guys are making yourselfs look like complete nuffies. Defending 100 plus point smashings saying everyone is trying their best and the next everyone is giving up and they need to drop. Make up your mind or stop posting rubbish.

 

[Unspoken Brizz]

Round 12 Tipping Results

We're starting to see some separation at the top. Shout out to Bunyip62 , Footyboy2020 , @Longy_Zilmere , QldClueless , stuyd1 , @Thunderdoc2 and @Windsor Zillmere for tipping the card this week. Good stuff!

55; Bunyip62
54; Footyboy2020
53; Thunderdoc2, Unspoken Brizz, Windsor Zillmere
52; B Howard, SMY1305, stuyd, Toucan Soup
51; Longy_Zillmere, Up It Stumpy, westermau5
50; AllOrNothing22, inside45, JoeDaniher, QldClueless
47; noosaboy
45; BMD82
41; Mobbs

On the other side, a reminder that BMD82 missed their tips this round. Be sure to get your tips in early ahead of next week. Happy tipping!

 

[dufferex123]

You spoke to one person, a spectator who was a parent of a single reserves player and suddenly the entire club loves him?

The head coach wants to leave? Thought he was doing a great job according to you guys??

Wasn’t Cam James the same bloke who took half of the junior 15s team he was coaching at Mt Gravatt and went over to Beenleigh so he could have their own way many years ago? Completely gutting the team and had a massive falling out with the club?

I’d say the three accounts who keep posting so much inside knowledge at Mt Gravatt are either the president, vice president and/or head coach or Cam James himself. You guys are making yourselfs look like complete nuffies. Defending 100 plus point smashings saying everyone is trying their best and the next everyone is giving up and they need to drop. Make up your mind or stop posting rubbish.

Yeah mate sorry it's our fault for replying to comments asked by others, not once did i think loosing by 100 points is acceptable, infact i can tell you neither does anyone else still lying around this club, and its people like you that really don't know what they're talking about. Yes Cam james is the guy that left, but that doesn't determine whether people like him or not, and also guess what, about a 100+ other people have come and gone to and since cams left, what's happened? New coach, new board, new facilities, new playing group, it's a completely different club to the one he had left many years ago, and to be honest mate with the culture at the time he left i am surprised the club didn't fall apart. Now this is a forum for all QAFL clubs not just the ones Backpocket101 likes, so how about show some empathy to clubs going through drought and if you really have a problem, just ignore the vultures comments , now if you weren't hiding behind a screen and told people what QAFL club you go for, i'm sure they could find times when they weren't winning games either, Have a grouse night.