RDFL Thread 2007

[vantheman32]

good summary matt, hope that chris collins knee injury isnt as serious as they think, would be great for the league 2 have him running around and it is always sad to see a bloke do his knee especially a very talented player. good luck to him in his recovery

 

[Trueblueroo]

Matty, just wondering how Mick Giddings gets coach of the round when they beat a side by 90 odd points who possibly will be wooden spooners!

But yet 40km down the round, like you said 'game of the round', and a rematch of last years elim final! Jarrod Dixon was perhaps maybe outcoached last year a little against Diggers! The first win against Diggers in 6 years and some of the moves that were made got us the goal lead going into the last qr, and got us up!I just disagree! Biased or not, my opinion!

 

[matt_nicholls]

Matty, just wondering how Mick Giddings gets coach of the round when they beat a side by 90 odd points who possibly will be wooden spooners!

But yet 40km down the round, like you said 'game of the round', and a rematch of last years elim final! Jarrod Dixon was perhaps maybe outcoached last year a little against Diggers! The first win against Diggers in 6 years and some of the moves that were made got us the goal lead going into the last qr, and got us up!I just disagree! Biased or not, my opinion!

I attended more than half of the RDFL games on the weekend, would have loved to be at Clarke Oval for the four quarters but can't be everywhere! Dicko will get his kudos plenty of times this season I'm sure.

 

[blues12]

let me say one thing last years coach of the year, very reluctant to shake hands after the game, this has now happened on a couple of occassions, does he have some thing personal against a man or is he just a sore loser A very poor effort.

 

[Iceman27]

For those who were asking about the GDCA Kevin Sullivan medal results, I had them emailed to me all the votes game by game. PM your email address and I will pass them on to you.

 

[Halffullonfence]

What a cracker! … Sunbury Kangaroos v Diggers Rest
Touted as the match of the round, this one didn’t let the fans down.
At Clarke Oval in Sunbury, it was a battle of the titans in tough conditions for football.
Diggers Rest held a handy 11-point lead at half time, but a four goal third term had the game back on the Kangaroos’ terms.
With just seven points separating the two sides going into the last quarter, coaches Jarrod Dixon and Glen Hopkins were desperately looking for match winners in their ranks.
Daniel Bonnici, as he had done in the previous three terms, continued to get under the Diggers Rest radar and combined with the McInerney brothers, Damian Niki and Nathan Hole to secure the Rob Boyd trophy for the Roos.

Player of the round … Michael Allen (Riddell)
With Lee James missing from the Bombers’ line-up in 2007, Riddell needed someone to fill the gaping hole left by the former Bowen medallist.
On Saturday, despite the wet conditions, Mick Allen stood tall inside 50 against Kilmore.
The agile forward booted five goals in trying conditions, but it was his defensive pressure to keep the ball in Riddell’s scoring zone that proved most valuable.

Coach of the round … Mick Giddings (Woodend-Hesket)
Despite losing some key forwards in the off season, Hawks’ coach Mick Giddings has built a good attack around a strong midfield.
Against Macedon, Woodend-Hesket ran in numbers, protected the ball carrier and delivered well to leading forwards.
While the Cats look to have been depleted through departures over summer, Giddings men looked well drilled and will be keen to play against some of the stronger sides in the RDFL.

He's a keeper … Dave Keenan (Romsey)
Recruited from Rupertswood along with his brother Robert, Dave Keenan showed plenty for the Redbacks on Saturday.
He combined well on the half-back line with Paul Brady and Tim Cox to repel just about all of Melton Central’s forward thrusts.
Keenan also showed confidence to drift forward and deliver the ball inside 50, proving a valuable recruit to co-coaches Mark Dipietro and Darren Lingard.

Who'd have thought? … Chris Collins would do his knee
Silence has never been more deafening than the hush heard at Lancefield Park on Saturday.
Shivers went down the spines of every Lancefield supporter as playing coach Chris Collins went down with what possibly could be a season-ending knee injury against Rockbank.
The former Bendigo Bomber appeared to injure a ligament in his knee while chasing the ball late in the game.
Collins’ injury will no doubt keep him on the sidelines for at least a number of weeks, with the full diagnosis not known at this stage.
At worst, he could have ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which would mean season ending surgery.

Keep an eye on … Kilmore
The Blues were very impressive against the reigning premiers on the weekend.
While it is hard to get a benchmark from wet weather football, Kilmore showed the RDFL world that they are ready to make the next step in 2007.
Rarely backing down from a contest, and fighting out for the full duration, it was just one quarter – the third – which cost the Blues the match.
They fielded eight players that had never played at J.J. Clancy Reserve before, and another handful who had returned to the club, so there is still a lot of improvement left in Terry Ahearn’s side.

I attended more than half of the RDFL games on the weekend, would have loved to be at Clarke Oval for the four quarters but can't be everywhere! Dicko will get his kudos plenty of times this season I'm sure.

Matt instead of making Player of the round and coach of the round assessments on what you have seen why not include the thoughts and observations of others at other grounds before making these decisions. I am sure a couple big footiers would love to join you in your weekly rap. As you said you can't be everywhere.

Otherwise keep it going.

Rising star nominations will be done fortnightly by an esteemed panel over a few Bourbons.

 

[matt_nicholls]

Matt instead of making Player of the round and coach of the round assessments on what you have seen why not include the thoughts and observations of others at other grounds before making these decisions. I am sure a couple big footiers would love to join you in your weekly rap. As you said you can't be everywhere.

Otherwise keep it going.

Rising star nominations will be done fortnightly by an esteemed panel over a few Bourbons.

Good comment Halffull. However, a wise man like yourself would know that I would have spoken to at least one or two people from each game before making assessments. It's like the pre-season evaluation. The only sides I didn't have knowledge of before round one was Rockbank and Melton Central. I had seen every other side train at least once before hand.

By the way, surely Matt Stacey is going to test his prowess in a better league next year. Don't want him to walk away from the Hawks, but this bloke is going to be a genuine star. Played some school footy with him (he was a year below) and he continues to develop.

 

[Halffullonfence]

Good comment Halffull. However, a wise man like yourself would know that I would have spoken to at least one or two people from each game before making assessments. It's like the pre-season evaluation. The only sides I didn't have knowledge of before round one was Rockbank and Melton Central. I had seen every other side train at least once before hand.

By the way, surely Matt Stacey is going to test his prowess in a better league next year. Don't want him to walk away from the Hawks, but this bloke is going to be a genuine star. Played some school footy with him (he was a year below) and he continues to develop.

Pete Manser and getting Brendan Fennell wanting to play senior footy with the return of Rob Martin the big bonus for Woodend these 3 plus S Bowen give Woodsy real leg speed.

 

[bulldogz_rok]

Trav Hede engaged! and to b married december 8 07

 

[joeblow2]

Looking forward to see how Woodend matches up against Riddell this week, as well as Diggers on the rebound against Romsey. Just loving seeing some good competition, a bit of unknown and simply a rising amount of interest in the league.

As a Lancefield man, it's devestating to see Collo go down on the weekend, but hopefully we can continue our improved form and be competive against Kilmore on Saturday.

 

[Itsmyshow]

Matt instead of making Player of the round and coach of the round assessments on what you have seen why not include the thoughts and observations of others at other grounds before making these decisions. I am sure a couple big footiers would love to join you in your weekly rap. As you said you can't be everywhere.

Otherwise keep it going.

Rising star nominations will be done fortnightly by an esteemed panel over a few Bourbons.

When is the first meeting of the Rising Star Panel....

 

[matt_nicholls]

When is the first meeting of the Rising Star Panel....

How bout we gather on the hill at 3-qtr time of the Macedon v Roos game on Saturday?

 

[Itsmyshow]

How bout we gather on the hill at 3-qtr time of the Macedon v Roos game on Saturday?

Dont know if the whole panel can make it.. Plus it would have to be after the game.. Im busy during the game

 

[matt_nicholls]

Dont know if the whole panel can make it.. Plus it would have to be after the game.. Im busy during the game

I'll be rushing around to numerous venues on Saturday, but if I go from Lancefield to Broadford, then to Diggers Rest, I could be at the M.C.G. by 5pm on Saturday.

Who can't make it from the panel?

 

[Itsmyshow]

I'll be rushing around to numerous venues on Saturday, but if I go from Lancefield to Broadford, then to Diggers Rest, I could be at the M.C.G. by 5pm on Saturday.

Who can't make it from the panel?

Well i'd say that Glen might not be able to make it.. He will be at Woodend/Riddell id guess...

 

[Ballsy]

I noticed a few big names out for the first round. Just wondering if they are still playing or injured. The likes of Nq, Sipthorpe,Downing,Lacy, Helmers, Peatling, O'mara, Ahern, Wilton just to name a few, you would think most of these players would be a walk up start for the first round. Work or injured??? Did Jose play with his rolled ankle. I see the team sheet says he did but could some one tell me if he did or not.

 

[bearsboy]

I noticed a few big names out for the first round. Just wondering if they are still playing or injured. The likes of Nq, Sipthorpe,Downing,Lacy, Helmers, Peatling, O'mara, Ahern, Wilton just to name a few, you would think most of these players would be a walk up start for the first round. Work or injured??? Did Jose play with his rolled ankle. I see the team sheet says he did but could some one tell me if he did or not.

I heard Sippy wont get a game until he starts to train .

 

[Hawker28]

I noticed a few big names out for the first round. Just wondering if they are still playing or injured. The likes of Nq, Sipthorpe,Downing,Lacy, Helmers, Peatling, O'mara, Ahern, Wilton just to name a few, you would think most of these players would be a walk up start for the first round. Work or injured??? Did Jose play with his rolled ankle. I see the team sheet says he did but could some one tell me if he did or not.

i heard jose was missing due to the sore ankle.i was told that helmers gave up his spot for a player from the northern territory,but will play this week instead.we all know lacys work situation,but the mighty dan sipthorpe will line up for the big one this weekend.ninger should also be playing against riddell

 

[matt_nicholls]

I noticed a few big names out for the first round. Just wondering if they are still playing or injured. The likes of Nq, Sipthorpe,Downing,Lacy, Helmers, Peatling, O'mara, Ahern, Wilton just to name a few, you would think most of these players would be a walk up start for the first round. Work or injured??? Did Jose play with his rolled ankle. I see the team sheet says he did but could some one tell me if he did or not.

My information tells me about the following players:
Lacy will rarely play this season, if at all.
Ng was in the Carribean and should be back this weekend I think.
Ahearn will play when needed and when fully fit. Has soft tissue injury troubles.
Sipthorp has ankle worries and is expected to line up this round or the next

 

[Itsmyshow]

I noticed a few big names out for the first round. Just wondering if they are still playing or injured. The likes of Nq, Sipthorpe,Downing,Lacy, Helmers, Peatling, O'mara, Ahern, Wilton just to name a few, you would think most of these players would be a walk up start for the first round. Work or injured??? Did Jose play with his rolled ankle. I see the team sheet says he did but could some one tell me if he did or not.

Dowling played two's I believe.. Wilton is unlikely to play...

 

[Ballsy]

Dowling played two's I believe.. Wilton is unlikely to play...

Can you inform as to what happened with Mongrel not playing Ithought he would have been itching to play Diggers. Do you or anybody else know of any other big names that didnt play for there respective clubs on the weekend.

 

[Itsmyshow]

The RDFL must be looking at our posts HFF... Good to see they have followed up on the rising star idea

 

[B.O.G]

Dowling played two's I believe.. Wilton is unlikely to play...

just wondering who played in the 2's for there teram that normally play in the ones and for what reson on the weekend, theres always the normal reason of work, cant make it to training live 2 far away,

was there many players who will be back in the 1's from a spell in the 2's later in the year or early ???

just wondering if the RDFL is doing what the Ess DFL do by having there own RISING STAR AWARD, not sure how it works or ion what merutt they do it but wud b a good idea 4 the leauge to see and investergate, might help keep some of the young guns in the leauge for a little while rather than having their heads pumped up with promises and then lewaving for other clubs chasing the big $$$$$$$

 

[matt_nicholls]

Tiger tragedy

by Matt Nicholls

SILENCE has never been more deafening than the hush heard at Lancefield Park on Saturday.
Shivers went down the spines of every Lancefield supporter as playing coach Chris Collins went down with what possibly could be a season-ending knee injury against Rockbank.
In the first game of the Riddell District Football League season, it was the last thing the Tigers needed.
Collins’ injury spoiled what had been a great day for the club.
The Under 18s enjoyed a 111-point win over the Rams in the first game of the day, and the seniors deserved an eight-goal victory in tough conditions.


For the full story, and other RDFL news visit www.centralsport.org

 

[WISH_I_COULD_KICK]

Nice Article At Centalsport,but You Didnt Mention Kane Bullen Who Was Great For Centrals,i Have Been To See Them Train A Fair Bit,they Have Been Getting Good Numbers And Kane Is In The Top Players At The Club.the Centrals Backline Players Were Terrific Considering The Onslaught From Romsey.romsey Are Looking Good They Have A Young Bloke With Great Hands,no 68 Mite Be Dawson But This Kid Is A Star