RDFL Thread 2007

[goblues09]

Originally Posted by matt_nicholls
My RDFL Team of the Year

B: G. Barnes (K), W. Else (WH), B. Johnson (SK).
HB: L. Kemp (K), J. Allen (Ri), M. Robertson (K).
C: L. McInerney (SK), M. McInerney (SK), A. Johnstone (WH).
HF: S. Sims (DR), B. Morgan (Rom), B. Wheelahan (MC).
F: D. Cornish (K), M. Allen (Ri), R. Dowling (WH).
R: J. Jose (DR), J. Belleville (Ri), D. Bonnici (SK).
I: C. Collins (L), S. James (SK), M. Stacey (WH), M. McLellan (Rom).

Coach: Darrin Rowsell (Riddell).







sorry pickles, but i gotta disagree - how does Robbo get named at half back when he plays on the ball?? these teams should be picked by their position, not just fit bloke into a spot they not played at all - and is 3 ruckmen being a little generous???


surprised ya didnt chuck Sipthorp in just on reputation

 

[joeblow2]

I think that helmers may not be as fast but watch out sippy if he gets you cause you might wake up on monday smash him deano i got your back.

Just wondering, what are you suggesting by 'smash him'? You get on a public forum and talk in those terms it sounds like a Yeats/Brereton scenario. If Sippy gets cleaned up tomorrow you're opening your club up to some pretty negative publicity, and that's wrong. I'm not suggesting anything untoward here, but you wanna be careful with your terminology.

Surely the 'roos wouldn't need to take 1 man out to think they can beat a team they've already beaten this year?!

 

[woody07]

I think that helmers may not be as fast but watch out sippy if he gets you cause you might wake up on monday smash him deano i got your back.

You obviously haven't watched Sippy play much Jordan-Sippy isn't going to worry about the tough stuff champ. Toughest player i've seen play and that includes Helmers.

 

[matt_nicholls]

sorry pickles, but i gotta disagree - how does Robbo get named at half back when he plays on the ball?? these teams should be picked by their position, not just fit bloke into a spot they not played at all - and is 3 ruckmen being a little generous???


surprised ya didnt chuck Sipthorp in just on reputation

Stacey can play in a key position, so he is more than just a ruckman, as can Spud. I'll bet if you asked most people on this thread how Matt Robertson could be more damaging in a game of football they would suggest that he needs to spend less time floating across half-back picking up cheap kicks. He is a gun player and along with Sipthorp should be one of the best centre half forwards in this competition. Robbo is named in the middle and starts there at the ball-ups, but floats to half-back all the time. Playing a very similar role to Joel Bowden and Dane Swan in the AFL. Sweeper.

 

[blues12]

Just wondering, what are you suggesting by 'smash him'? You get on a public forum and talk in those terms it sounds like a Yeats/Brereton scenario. If Sippy gets cleaned up tomorrow you're opening your club up to some pretty negative publicity, and that's wrong. I'm not suggesting anything untoward here, but you wanna be careful with your terminology.

Surely the 'roos wouldn't need to take 1 man out to think they can beat a team they've already beaten this year?!

In cricket if someone says smash him, i think that means hit the ball all over the park and make him look second rate. I think that is more the meaning that jordan23 was going for.
We all know deano is too slow and level headed to catch sippy and go back to his old days of actually belting someone.
As you said the roos wouldn't need to take a man out.

 

[blues12]

rumours are a storm is coming, i think it is, but not everybody here is on the money
what rumours will come true?

 

[Blueboy16]

I know of a rumour that will come true in the game Woodend vs Sunbury today. Timing is just right and pretty damaging storm to he is too.

 

[goblues09]

Stacey can play in a key position, so he is more than just a ruckman, as can Spud. I'll bet if you asked most people on this thread how Matt Robertson could be more damaging in a game of football they would suggest that he needs to spend less time floating across half-back picking up cheap kicks. He is a gun player and along with Sipthorp should be one of the best centre half forwards in this competition. Robbo is named in the middle and starts there at the ball-ups, but floats to half-back all the time. Playing a very similar role to Joel Bowden and Dane Swan in the AFL. Sweeper.

point taken but how dod u put someone at half back if they go there as a loose man - is that defence?? just think its tough on guys who play the backline like Janner from Diggers for eg. - has had a stellar year and shouldnt be missing out cos a spot couldnt be found in the guts for another on baller!!!

 

[joeblow2]

In cricket if someone says smash him, i think that means hit the ball all over the park and make him look second rate. I think that is more the meaning that jordan23 was going for.
We all know deano is too slow and level headed to catch sippy and go back to his old days of actually belting someone.
As you said the roos wouldn't need to take a man out.

I think so too B12, but when you add 'might wake up' and 'I got ya back' it just puts a different spin on it. Good luck to all today.

 

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Riddell home over Diggers 10.15 to 4.8 in a very scrappy affair, Matt Shaughnessy & Brayden Allen the standouts for Riddell.

 

[matt_nicholls]

In one of the better games of footy I've seen this year Kilmore defeated Romsey in a tight encounter. The Blues got out to a five goal lead in the second term, but Romsey kept coming and nearly pinched it with the wind in the final quarter. Cornish kicked 6.

My votes would have been:

3. Linton Kemp - Demolished Redbacks across half-back.
2. Dave Cornish - Everything he touched turned to gold.
1. Brad Colliver - tagged McLellan beautifully.

Honourable mentions go to Campbell Spears for his terrific on the run goal, Chris Wilson for his "softest free kick" give away ever.

Speaking of free kicks, two experienced umpires in Ken Freeman and Troy Jones had shockers. In the second quarter the game got out of control and they didn't handle it too well. I know it isn't an easy gig and I'm not pot shotting these guys because they normally do a good job.

 

[joeblow2]

Centrals rolled Lancefield by around 2 goals. Not sure how the 2nd half was but when I left at half time it was MC 2.10 to L 4.2. Fair reflection of the game really.

Woodend beat Sunbury by 2 goals also.

 

[RR99]

First time poster on Big Footy - Love the read.
Great to play against Kilmore today. They surely wanted the pts more than the redbacks and had more even contributors throughout the day. Kemp set up the Blues attacks across halfback with hard running and delivery into forward line. Redbacks looked dangerous when they moved the ball forward quickly but could not match the passion of the Blues. Great to see so many Kilmore boys having a drink in the rooms after the game. Best of luck for the rest of year.

 

[WISH_I_COULD_KICK]

Centrals rolled Lancefield by around 2 goals. Not sure how the 2nd half was but when I left at half time it was MC 2.10 to L 4.2. Fair reflection of the game really


what do u mean by that joe blow?beinhg a centrals boy i thought we controlled the game most of the day.what were your thoughts,what do u think we can do to improve from a spectators view?wheels was great plummer excellant and mark jones was great.from lancfield their ruckman bill i think,was good and a small bloke with tatts 33 i think was a standout.special mentions to a young fella kirky,16 and held his own.thanks to the tigers for the hospitality was a great atmosphere after the game

 

[bearsboy]

Disapointing, 10.20pm Sat night still no results on the RDFL website

 

[Roy Cazaly]

Disapointing, 10.20pm Sat night still no results on the RDFL website

Im tipping thats because sunbury roos lost as majority of posters are from there. Wonder how their big storm went, obviously involved lots of wind but not much substance. Didnt get to the game, went and watched Ballarat League instead as i was over that way. Can someone give us a brief report. How did Sipthorp v mongrel contest go?

 

[Rodriguez]

Not sure about any storm but Cuffe played today and must have taken at least 10 contested marks. Has some potential the kid. Sippy pretty handy BOG for Woodend. Good contested footy! Ground Cacti as predicted but a good contest all the same!!

 

[woody07]

Not sure about any storm but Cuffe played today and must have taken at least 10 contested marks. Has some potential the kid. Sippy pretty handy BOG for Woodend. Good contested footy! Ground Cacti as predicted but a good contest all the same!! Little man should be quiet

Come on Roddy-The big storm was nothing than a light shower. 10 contested marks you might want to halve that and subtract one or two-no influence! Strange move with M. Mcinerney playing on Sip-Sip too strong and Mark played too wide of him. Sip clearly showed he's in a different league when it comes to ability to Mark. Adam Johnstone beat Leigh Mc and Bonnici was well held by Banga and i believe took the points in the end. Helmers no influence on the game. If the roos are honest i'm sure they'll agree Woodend should have won by more-heaps more inside 50's and consequently shots on goal. In my humble opinion Sunbury still the lack discipline through the middle i.e accountability. Unfortunately they seem to kick chase rather than take a man when opposition midfielders have control of the ball. Is Leigh given permission to sit off the contest by Dixon because this a tactic that clearly doesn't work, particularly in conditions like today. One extra onballer will always be more beneficial that a player sitting 10 metres off the contest. Hawks were too tough and hard that the ball. Well done to the roos for an entertaining game-they fought hard. Oh forgot to mention Woodend's backline superb today Wazza great game, back in form-Disco took Ploog to the cleaners-Shea excellent -L and j. hrdwick great and Jubes beat Helmers comprehensively early!

 

[Doona2]

In one of the better games of footy I've seen this year Kilmore defeated Romsey in a tight encounter. The Blues got out to a five goal lead in the second term, but Romsey kept coming and nearly pinched it with the wind in the final quarter. Cornish kicked 6.

My votes would have been:

3. Linton Kemp - Demolished Redbacks across half-back.
2. Dave Cornish - Everything he touched turned to gold.
1. Brad Colliver - tagged McLellan beautifully.

Honourable mentions go to Campbell Spears for his terrific on the run goal, Chris Wilson for his "softest free kick" give away ever.

Speaking of free kicks, two experienced umpires in Ken Freeman and Troy Jones had shockers. In the second quarter the game got out of control and they didn't handle it too well. I know it isn't an easy gig and I'm not pot shotting these guys because they normally do a good job.

First time poster on Big Footy - Love the read.
Great to play against Kilmore today. They surely wanted the pts more than the redbacks and had more even contributors throughout the day. Kemp set up the Blues attacks across halfback with hard running and delivery into forward line. Redbacks looked dangerous when they moved the ball forward quickly but could not match the passion of the Blues. Great to see so many Kilmore boys having a drink in the rooms after the game. Best of luck for the rest of year.

2007 aint done and dusted for ya's yet lads . . . . . GO BLUES

 

[joeblow2]

Centrals rolled Lancefield by around 2 goals. Not sure how the 2nd half was but when I left at half time it was MC 2.10 to L 4.2. Fair reflection of the game really


what do u mean by that joe blow?beinhg a centrals boy i thought we controlled the game most of the day.what were your thoughts,what do u think we can do to improve from a spectators view?wheels was great plummer excellant and mark jones was great.from lancfield their ruckman bill i think,was good and a small bloke with tatts 33 i think was a standout.special mentions to a young fella kirky,16 and held his own.thanks to the tigers for the hospitality was a great atmosphere after the game

More a comment on the standard of the game. Lots of pretty ordinary mistakes. I agree you guys had the upper hand in general play, only reason we were still in it was your poor kicking. As I said, I left at half time, so I can't comment on the second half.

 

[joeblow2]

Does anyone have a result from Macedon v Rockbank? Seems the league website is falling a bit behind this week.

 

[Halffullonfence]

Does anyone have a result from Macedon v Rockbank? Seems the league website is falling a bit behind this week.

Rockbank by 20 odd points Cats 1 goal to 3/4 time kicked 5 (i think) in last Q in what was a dissapointing day for them.

 

[Digger52]

Does anyone have a result from Macedon v Rockbank? Seems the league website is falling a bit behind this week.

Rams got up by 2gls according to paper.Good to see ,they have played some fairly good games this year.
Riddell too good 4 the Burras yesterday .I find it hard to see anyone beating Riddell unless they get a few injuries.Janner sadly missed down back 4 the Burras.Out for a few weeks .
Good to see Bev back & firing in the two"s .Made quiet a difference in the end result I thought.

 

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Rams got up by 2gls according to paper.Good to see ,they have played some fairly good games this year.
Riddell too good 4 the Burras yesterday .I find it hard to see anyone beating Riddell unless they get a few injuries.Janner sadly missed down back 4 the Burras.Out for a few weeks .
Good to see Bev back & firing in the two"s .Made quiet a difference in the end result I thought.

Really good game the 2s, congrats' to the Burras on a hard fighting win.
Great to see Bomber Besanko back from his honeymoon going round in the game.............. looked a bit wobbley in the knees though !

 

[blues12]

Come on Roddy-The big storm was nothing than a light shower. 10 contested marks you might want to halve that and subtract one or two-no influence! Strange move with M. Mcinerney playing on Sip-Sip too strong and Mark played too wide of him. Sip clearly showed he's in a different league when it comes to ability to Mark. Adam Johnstone beat Leigh Mc and Bonnici was well held by Banga and i believe took the points in the end. Helmers no influence on the game. If the roos are honest i'm sure they'll agree Woodend should have won by more-heaps more inside 50's and consequently shots on goal. In my humble opinion Sunbury still the lack discipline through the middle i.e accountability. Unfortunately they seem to kick chase rather than take a man when opposition midfielders have control of the ball. Is Leigh given permission to sit off the contest by Dixon because this a tactic that clearly doesn't work, particularly in conditions like today. One extra onballer will always be more beneficial that a player sitting 10 metres off the contest. Hawks were too tough and hard that the ball. Well done to the roos for an entertaining game-they fought hard. Oh forgot to mention Woodend's backline superb today Wazza great game, back in form-Disco took Ploog to the cleaners-Shea excellent -L and j. hrdwick great and Jubes beat Helmers comprehensively early!

Woody how was the bloke that left with the ambo?
As for cuffe i thought he had a superb game, take into account the conditions and the fact he hasn't played for over a year. Yes sipthorpe was good, he showed the class that he has for the whole game, Mark matched him and in my opinion had the better of him early in the game.
As for should have won by more, that is always the case if a side has more scoring shots, they did enter the 50 more times, leighroy stood up and had a fantastic game in defense with some very good marks.
The ground was like quick sand with grass and woodend played it better than the roos and in the end came away with a good victory.
Well done to the hawks.

Bad luck to the 2 umpires that had to do both under 18s and reserves games, 4 hours running around in the heavey mud.