RDFL Thread 2007

[Harry Wilson]

What a pickup ride. Squiggles was a benefactor to a poor ride from Mitch Beadman who took his horse off the rails to allow Ryan martin to squeeze through. Did you know that he was only a second off the track record? Hopefully some of that $5k goes towards the MCC/MFC social rooms

Thanks for the tip Pickles, I distinctly remember getting on the phone to you not long ago and mentioning a nag to keep an eye on that is coming up in the not too distant future You've changed mate, now that you're a big time reporter you've forgotten where you came from and who made you, it's the people that made you mate, the people.

PS. Don't worry about what they look like downstairs, you never look at the mantle piece whilst stoking the fire, just be happy you got one away!! I expect a tip next time. Should you not be forthcoming I may have to terminate our so called "friendship". I'm disappointed.

 

[Itsmyshow]

I would like to congratulate Mr Half Full on his Life Membership announced at the Macedon B&F..

Well deserved on many years of loyal service down at Cat Land and producing several talented youngsters through the Under 18 competition..

Well done mate...

 

[WISH_I_COULD_KICK]

Tabcorp was cleaned out by numerous members of the RDFL at Kilmore races yesterday. Halffullonfence, OMNI and matt_nicholls, along with a few of Macedon's young guns made around $4k between them.

Halffull's gun horse Alrosa won the sixth under the patient riding of Jamie Mott. Not bad considering one of the owners didn't know it was racing on the day until one of his former students of the game informed him.

I've decided to put up and end of season report for Lancefield and Kilmore. I'm hoping someone can contribute one for their respective clubs.

Macedon - Halffullonfence
Romsey - Harry Wilson
Riddell - OMNI
Roos - Itsmyshow
Hawks - Woody07
Centrals - WISH I COULD KICK
Rams - X Box
Diggers - Burraz

b&f:nankervis
2nd:martin,bullen and wheels

 

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

I would like to congratulate Mr Half Full on his Life Membership announced at the Macedon B&F..

Well deserved on many years of loyal service down at Cat Land and producing several talented youngsters through the Under 18 competition..

Well done mate...

Hear Hear, my Congrats' too pal.

About time !

 

[peddles]

Any ideas who will coach at Macedon in 2008 in all grades.

 

[Harry Wilson]

ROMSEY
2007 ladder position: 4th – Twelve (12) wins, Six (6) losses.
Best and fairest winner: Ryan Connellan.
Leading goal kicker: Brydan Morgan (39 goals).

HOW THE SEASON UNFOLDED
The Redbacks started the season off beautifully winning 6 out of their first 7 matches. Wins in this first part of the season against Digger’s Rest (last year’s runner’s up) and Kilmore looked to have the Redbacks on track to give the Finals a real shake. The next five rounds saw losses to Riddell and Woodend, both by comfortable margins; two close matches against Centrals and Diggers, with the Redbacks the victors and a comfortable win over Sunbury Kangaroos. The pivotal moment in the season was a 3 point loss to Kilmore at Romsey Park. This loss saw the Redbacks lose a bit of confidence heading into a tough run home to the finals. In the last 3 rounds Romsey had to play their arch rivals Lancefield, which on any given day the result could go either way. They then had to play Riddell at Riddell and then Woodend at home. The Redbacks went into the first final against Digger’s Rest on the back of 2 big defeats and confidence at a season low. This was short lived though with a convincing 52 point thrashing of the Burra in the first final. Round 2 of the finals saw the Redbacks come up against the boys from Woodend Hesket. The Redbacks led all game thanks largely to Brydan Morgan who kicked 5 goals whilst playing on one leg. The Redbacks were over-run in the last 2 minutes of the game with Woodend going on to win the game by 7 points and eventually going on to win the flag.

THE FUTURE AHEAD
No decisions have been made yet as to the appointment of the senior coaches for 2008. Having said that, I would be very surprised to see much change around the club. Mark DiPietro and Darren Lingard have done a very good job with the limited list they had this year and will look to capitalise next year after blooding some of the leagues best emerging talent. Danny Harrison, Ben Sullivan, Phil Romeril, Justin McGregor and Ben Richmond all had stellar seasons in the u/18’s and will look to step straight up to the senior stage. All have shown throughout 2007 that they are capable. These guys teaming up with the likes of Steve Burlak, Cam Dawson and Brydan Morgan should see a revitalised Redbacks outfit. A number of senior footballers will need to extract their fingers from their proverbial, myself included, if they are to keep their position in the side. With these guys pushing up, the reserves should be bolstered also, which will in turn put pressure on the senior list to perform. This is something every successful clubs needs and was something that was lacking at Romsey in 2007 which is why I believe we finished where we did.

PRE-SEASON SHOPPING LIST
The Redbacks need another Ruckman desperately to help out the big Yak (Connellan); this would then see him freed up in the forward line or on the bench for a rest. Another onballer would be handy with the possibility of one or two not playing on next year.

 

[Iceman27]

ROMSEY
2007 ladder position: 4th – Twelve (12) wins, Six (6) losses.
Best and fairest winner: Ryan Connellan.
Leading goal kicker: Brydan Morgan (39 goals).

HOW THE SEASON UNFOLDED
The Redbacks started the season off beautifully winning 6 out of their first 7 matches. Wins in this first part of the season against Digger’s Rest (last year’s runner’s up) and Kilmore looked to have the Redbacks on track to give the Finals a real shake. The next five rounds saw losses to Riddell and Woodend, both by comfortable margins; two close matches against Centrals and Diggers, with the Redbacks the victors and a comfortable win over Sunbury Kangaroos. The pivotal moment in the season was a 3 point loss to Kilmore at Romsey Park. This loss saw the Redbacks lose a bit of confidence heading into a tough run home to the finals. In the last 3 rounds Romsey had to play their arch rivals Lancefield, which on any given day the result could go either way. They then had to play Riddell at Riddell and then Woodend at home. The Redbacks went into the first final against Digger’s Rest on the back of 2 big defeats and confidence at a season low. This was short lived though with a convincing 52 point thrashing of the Burra in the first final. Round 2 of the finals saw the Redbacks come up against the boys from Woodend Hesket. The Redbacks led all game thanks largely to Brydan Morgan who kicked 5 goals whilst playing on one leg. The Redbacks were over-run in the last 2 minutes of the game with Woodend going on to win the game by 7 points and eventually going on to win the flag.

THE FUTURE AHEAD
No decisions have been made yet as to the appointment of the senior coaches for 2008. Having said that, I would be very surprised to see much change around the club. Mark DiPietro and Darren Lingard have done a very good job with the limited list they had this year and will look to capitalise next year after blooding some of the leagues best emerging talent. Danny Harrison, Ben Sullivan, Phil Romeril, Justin McGregor and Ben Richmond all had stellar seasons in the u/18’s and will look to step straight up to the senior stage. All have shown throughout 2007 that they are capable. These guys teaming up with the likes of Steve Burlak, Cam Dawson and Brydan Morgan should see a revitalised Redbacks outfit. A number of senior footballers will need to extract their fingers from their proverbial, myself included, if they are to keep their position in the side. With these guys pushing up, the reserves should be bolstered also, which will in turn put pressure on the senior list to perform. This is something every successful clubs needs and was something that was lacking at Romsey in 2007 which is why I believe we finished where we did.

PRE-SEASON SHOPPING LIST
The Redbacks need another Ruckman desperately to help out the big Yak (Connellan); this would then see him freed up in the forward line or on the bench for a rest. Another onballer would be handy with the possibility of one or two not playing on next year.

Harry any chance the carroll brothers will be back next year.

 

[Harry Wilson]

Harry any chance the carroll brothers will be back next year.

There is always a chance, but realistically I don't think they will. They are pretty close to Al Meldrum who has been re-appointed as coach of Heathcote next year. Luke Carroll is coming back from a Knee operation and Daniel Carroll, from all reports is just getting better as a footballer so it would be very handy to have them back at Romsey. I guess time will tell and I would be doing everything I could to get them back if I were on the committee. Both great guys and good club men.

 

[ROOTA#6]

There is always a chance, but realistically I don't think they will. They are pretty close to Al Meldrum who has been re-appointed as coach of Heathcote next year. Luke Carroll is coming back from a Knee operation and Daniel Carroll, from all reports is just getting better as a footballer so it would be very handy to have them back at Romsey. I guess time will tell and I would be doing everything I could to get them back if I were on the committee. Both great guys and good club men.

Word over this way is that they will be back at Heathcote with Al next year

 

[B.O.G]

hey mr nicholls, just wondering if you could please post your latest printings that you wrote in the paper this week regarding the cricket you were watching on the weekend!
heard from a big sponsor of the leauge that you had some harsh words to say about a few of the visiting team members (possibly a fomer person who ran the leauge), i know he isnt happy.

just wantinmg to see if you were really going to go though with what you were going to say or just talking s##t like alot of what comes out of your mouth........................... looking foward it.

 

[matt_nicholls]

hey mr nicholls, just wondering if you could please post your latest printings that you wrote in the paper this week regarding the cricket you were watching on the weekend!
heard from a big sponsor of the leauge that you had some harsh words to say about a few of the visiting team members (possibly a fomer person who ran the leauge), i know he isnt happy.

just wantinmg to see if you were really going to go though with what you were going to say or just talking s##t like alot of what comes out of your mouth........................... looking foward it.

What, that Hesket are now no better than Gisborne now by playing the Sharpe brothers in G-grade against kids, hacks and old men? No I didn't write that because the Hesket CC is a great club with that being the only issue for mine. I'm sure Neill doesn't get offended about what I say, we've been ribbing each other about that sorta stuff for a couple of years now.

This is the article I wrote though FYI.

Tigers post first win

LANCEFIELD cricketers recorded their first win of the season in E-grade on Saturday, comfortably defeating Rupertswood in Sunbury.
Once again the side was well driven by the Tigers’ young brigade, with 18-year-old Glenn Caton taking man of the match honours with 4-31 and a fine opening knock of 45.
Rupertswood was under the pump early as Caton spearheaded the new ball attack with brother Mark to have the home side reeling at 3/5.
A terrific captain’s innings by former McIntyre Cup batsman Kingsley Stanley (67) saw Rupertswood recover to post a moderate 7/177 off 40 overs.
In reply, the Tigers didn’t hesitate in chasing down the runs.
Openers Caton and 16-year-old Myles Dorman combined to take the score past 110 before the first wicket fell, which saw promising 17-year-old batsman Rory Healy take centre stage to blast a quick fire unbeaten 42.
Dorman was dismissed on 70, which brought another 16-year-old to the crease in Calum Furness. He and Healy then batted sensibly to keep Lancefield’s percentage strong, the Tigers overtaking Rupertswood in the 37th over at 2/188.
In Lancefield’s G-grade encounter, the home side was a victim of a stacked Hesket side, which saw Sharpe brothers Neill and James wreak havoc on the Tigers.
Former RDFL general manager Neill smashed his way to 97, caught in the covers.
James racked up 38, and Andrew Whitton contributed 37 to Hesket’s tally of 7/221.
Once again it was the youngsters that did the damage for Lancefield. Full of confidence, 17-year-old Luke Malone snared 3-29 with the new ball, before making a terrific half century (63) in tandem with good friend Aaron Andrews, who compiled 56.
But the Tigers were no match for the visitors, falling short on 8/186 after the allotted 35 overs.
This Saturday both Lancefield senior sides play at home in the first two-day fixture of the season. The E-graders play Wallan on the main oval and G-grade faces Bacchus Marsh in what will be a grand final replay from last season.

 

[Itsmyshow]

hey mr nicholls, just wondering if you could please post your latest printings that you wrote in the paper this week regarding the cricket you were watching on the weekend!
heard from a big sponsor of the leauge that you had some harsh words to say about a few of the visiting team members (possibly a fomer person who ran the leauge), i know he isnt happy.

just wantinmg to see if you were really going to go though with what you were going to say or just talking s##t like alot of what comes out of your mouth........................... looking foward it.

GDCA Thread....

 

[Iceman27]

Is there a 2008 thread or has things just gone quiet on here.

 

[joeblow2]

Is there a 2008 thread or has things just gone quiet on here.

2008 Thread

 

[WALKERTOBETTS]

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The Fitzroy Stars FC are holding a BBQ to seek interest of potential players. The Northern Football League are seeking a list of potential players to coincide with our application, the NFL will be considering our entry into the NFL on Monday 10th December;


When:
This Wednesday 5th December 2007

Where:
Aborigines Advancement League
2 Watt Street, Thornbury

Time:
5.30pm Onwards

Supporters and any Interested Members are encouraged to come along, we hope to see you there.