SFL Division One - 2011

[TheKoach]

No doubt City's failure will be down to your lack of input supercoach! It's amazing that someone with your undoubted ability to impart your strategic knowledge on the playing group was overlooked to get a gig anywhere

I think city have done well to be where they are considering changes in personal committee ect. If they can win a final or two they would be very happy

 

[Mahalo]

Sorry meant close win to city. Did they play Dingley with a full list? Surprising result if they did. Maybe it was an extraordinarily tough game against EB and that accounts for both sides below par performances. Any news on how St. Pauls are travelling personell wise? Are they worthy of favourite tags for the premiership? I suppose how they handle Chelsea this week will let us know more. Sounds like Dingley v EB might be a bit closer with the EB injuries and Dingley's apparent good form. I still find it hard to believe they got that close to City. Sounds like City need a 'soft' game this week against one of the bottom sides to get some confidence back into the group

Emotional week for the Dingoes. Team Manager and club Stalwart Graeme Smith passed away during the week and it was Brooksy's 200th game.

Considering we had 12 players 19 years and under it was a bloody good effort. We led up until the last couple of minutes but a couple of vital turnovers and some City class just got them home.

 

[Cousin Tiger]

St Pauls are travelling terribly with injuries, lots of players out, don't think it's worth even mentioning them when it comes to finals talk.

 

[WhoDat]

Gimme a break Cousin Tiger! Nice try to put the Doggies under the radar. Like it or not the St.Pauls club is the benchmark of the SFL. No club has been so consistent over such a long period. Look at past premiers over the last 10 years. Clayton relegated and back in Divvy 1 maybe temporarily, StKilda City relegated and back to a powerhouse, Balwyn gone to the EFL, EB premiers 2002 Divvy2 and bounced back in 2004, battled relegation 07,08,09. St. Pauls finals in all but 1 year I reckon, premiers in 08. No club can boast that sort of consistency

 

[footballs great]

If I was setting a market for the premiership it would be

1/1 East Brighton :Beaten every team this year and have the best list, plus have had the freedom to keep their list fresh leading into the finals
15/8 St Pauls : Looking good but are they going to be fit enough to go with EB
5/2 St Kilda City : I think the big ground will show them up
4/1 Chelsea Heights :They have the hardest run to get there, as every game they are playing is like a final to them now
25/1 Cheltenham : Just not up to it this year

Hope you are all learning the song

 

[footballs great]

Considering we had 12 players 19 years and under it was a bloody good effort. We led up until the last couple of minutes but a couple of vital turnovers and some City class just got them home.

Would Morwood be sacked if he gets beat this week? As that would make it 7 in a row and that is a very poor season in anyone's book.
If they lose this one they would have only won 1 game from there last 11 and that was against TM
So this is a big game for the dingoes and can they beat a injured Vampires team to save there coach from being sacked??????

We will find out starting 2.15pm Saturday at Souter Oval

 

[Mahalo]

Would Morwood be sacked if he gets beat this week? As that would make it 7 in a row and that is a very poor season in anyone's book.
If they lose this one they would have only won 1 game from there last 11 and that was against TM
So this is a big game for the dingoes and can they beat a injured Vampires team to save there coach from being sacked??????

We will find out starting 2.15pm Saturday at Souter Oval

You aren't already playing the injured card are you? This might come as a big surprise but all clubs have many injuries in fact you were wiped by a club that was on one leg. Havent peaked too early have you?

The club is very happy with Shane Morwood and the entire Coaching Panel! Perhaps EB have a bit to worry about, a weak 2's and no Colts!!!. Lets hope the money doesnt run out

 

[WhoDat]

The business end of the season approaches. One has to feel for the Heighters. Great win on Saturday but at what cost? Walsh? Flack? Mathieson? Carmody? Maybe the window of opportunity is closing which would be a shame. They have been gallant but may be out of business. St.Pauls have little compassion and will test them this week expecting to retain second place. Hope Flacky is OK

 

[WhoDat]

You aren't already playing the injured card are you? This might come as a big surprise but all clubs have many injuries in fact you were wiped by a club that was on one leg. Havent peaked too early have you?

The club is very happy with Shane Morwood and the entire Coaching Panel! Perhaps EB have a bit to worry about, a weak 2's and no Colts!!!. Lets hope the money doesnt run out

Done a good job Shane but is it true the reserves bloke is unavailable for the GF assuming the Dingoes get there?

 

[JustAnotherMembe]

The business end of the season approaches. One has to feel for the Heighters. Great win on Saturday but at what cost? Walsh? Flack? Mathieson? Carmody? Maybe the window of opportunity is closing which would be a shame. They have been gallant but may be out of business. St.Pauls have little compassion and will test them this week expecting to retain second place. Hope Flacky is OK

It's true, it's a bit like the Alfred's Casualty down at Beazley at the moment. Hopefully most of the mentioned & Moore and Downie will be right, if not this week, then week 1 of the finals. Until then, the couple of 17 year olds and 2's players who have stepped up can continue doing a stella job.

 

[backtoback08]

It's true, it's a bit like the Alfred's Casualty down at Beazley at the moment. Hopefully most of the mentioned & Moore and Downie will be right, if not this week, then week 1 of the finals. Until then, the couple of 17 year olds and 2's players who have stepped up can continue doing a stella job.

Although city have had an up and down season don't right them off in september, I haven't been to all games this year due to work comittments but they have done an amazing job considering there injuries and losses.

 

[footballs great]

Chelsea Heights vs St Pauls x 22 pts Big game for Heights playing for 3 spot ( Heights need to win this one or it is bye bye 2011)
Tooronga Malvern vs Mordialloc x 12pts TM playing to stay in Div 1 ( will TM have any ring ins ??? )
Clayton vs Cheltenham x 46 pts Clayton playing to stay in Div 1 Cheltenham need to win well but clayton can't get beat by to much as it could mean staying in Div 1 with %
Heatherton vs St Kilda City x 35 pts City easy
Dingley vs East Brighton x 13 pts Dingoes playing to save there coach ( dingoes don't want to finish a poor season with only 1 win out of there last 11 games )

So most games have something to play for

 

[JustAnotherMembe]

Although city have had an up and down season don't right them off in september, I haven't been to all games this year due to work comittments but they have done an amazing job considering there injuries and losses.

Definitely never count City out come finals time... They've played Springy's ground VERY well in the past too.

 

[forwardpress]

It's true, it's a bit like the Alfred's Casualty down at Beazley at the moment. Hopefully most of the mentioned & Moore and Downie will be right, if not this week, then week 1 of the finals. Until then, the couple of 17 year olds and 2's players who have stepped up can continue doing a stella job.

I feel for Chelsea. It appears they and EB (of the top 4) have been the hardest hit by injuries. EB have the luxury of being able to rest players however they're depth isn't great with a relatively weak reserves squad. Chelsea on the otherhand appear to have strong depth but will need it coming from 4th. City seem to have no injury troubles. However it would only take one injury to one of its keys to spell trouble for September. Additionally they struggled to account for a depleted EB and fell over the line against Dingley. Both games were on their home deck, a ground which usually gives them a huge advantage. SP have depth as well as what appears to be a healthy list coming into September. A finals like match this week against Chelsea might be just the preparation they need for a tilt at the priemiership. Any news on Flacky? I hope its not too serious

 

[Mahalo]

Well are you happy with a coach that takes you to finish 7th I think it is better to get a coach that can bring some players to club and then you might get to 5th lol . Well you are easy pleased and target next year finish 6th with a big party at Dingley. WOW what a club
If you are happy with this year hope you don't have a bad year next or you will back to D2
Also I have heard that a number of second players are not happy with Morwood as they don't get a game and think they should be getting a game
So big questions to ask about what to do about the coach ????

This could be his last game as coach of the dingoes

But hope it is a good game and on your very GOOD form you would have to be favs to win then wouldn't you

We arent happy with the number of wins Einstein but we are wrapped with the development of our young guys that have been given a chance.

These guys will be around for years unlike your blokes who go to where the $$$ are. Here this year gone the next. Weak 2's and NO Colts, your club is exactly where you were at the start of last decade, Chockies one year, boiled lollies the next.

Enjoy 2nd Div Champ in a couple of years, although you know what it is all about because you've been through the process before.

 

[forwardpress]

We arent happy with the number of wins Einstein but we are wrapped with the development of our young guys that have been given a chance.

These guys will be around for years unlike your blokes who go to where the $$$ are. Here this year gone the next. Weak 2's and NO Colts, your club is exactly where you were at the start of last decade, Chockies one year, boiled lollies the next.

Enjoy 2nd Div Champ in a couple of years, although you know what it is all about because you've been through the process before.

C'mon Mahalo I know FG has got under your collar with some antagonising comments about your coach. IMO Morwood has done a great job with a young list. Generally they've been very competitive and have improved throughout the year despite the win loss record. Last weeks close lose to a full strength City is testament to this. However credit where credit is due. EB have also done a great job over the last couple of years assembling a playing list that is right in contention for a premiership this year. I doubt they have gone out and got mercenaries in. This is signified by an even spread of players. (They're best players seem to vary a lot from week to week) They've never been a high paying club. I could be wrong but I doubt this would have changed. I'd like to know where you think the money is coming from if this has occurred.

 

[batfink]

You aren't already playing the injured card are you? This might come as a big surprise but all clubs have many injuries in fact you were wiped by a club that was on one leg. Havent peaked too early have you?

The club is very happy with Shane Morwood and the entire Coaching Panel! Perhaps EB have a bit to worry about, a weak 2's and no Colts!!!. Lets hope the money doesnt run out[/quote]

Im glad Dingley are happy with 6 wins considering bottom 3 sides have really struggled this year. EB do have a bit to be worried about, that is playing finals footy. Good luck with your reserves side in the finals.
EB's 2's are 5th on ladder, im sure they would like to be stronger but are no basket case.. Their 1sts won the flag in 2004 and their reserves finished last. City 2's have not being strong but hasn't stopped their 1's winning 3 out of 4 flags.
EB have struggled to get a U/17 side ( surrounded by private schools ) but do have 2 U/16 sides this year and are endeavouring to get a colts side next year. Talking to someone in the know who says finances are solid with more sponsors lined up for next year.
Unfortunately, in todays footy most park footballers are overpaid, but to be a side in contention for a flag you must spend. Top 3 paying sides of last few seasons City, Chelsea and St.Pauls have monopolised top 3 spots on ladder. I admire St.Pauls with their local talent, but they are still paying big dollars for recruits and to retain their local stars.
From a distance Dingley seem to be doing well with their reserves, colts and supporter base, but ive also thought that of Chelt who have not won a Div 1 flag in at least 25years.

 

[superfreak]

That is correct batfink but it is actually 77 years! Unbelievable. The three flags in the 1990's were in Division One (which was effectivley Div 2 as their was Premier Division)

Since our last Div 1 flag in the Federal league in 1934 (defeated Mordialloc) we have won TWO Reserves premierships, NINE Thirds (U18/19) premierships, and THREE Fourths (U17/Club 18) premierships.

Whilst these successes haven't resulted in Div 1 Senior flags, having a strong U18 etc history means you don't have to go out and recruit 22 players each year to fill a Senior side and be competitive. Its never been the way we have done it and never will be. The more locals and ex-juniors in our senior sides, the happier we are. Eventually, the success will come and the odds of us being in existence longer than the clubs who solely rely on bringing in players from year to year would be very, very good.

 

[footballs great]

We arent happy with the number of wins Einstein but we are wrapped with the development of our young guys that have been given a chance.

These guys will be around for years unlike your blokes who go to where the $$$ are. Here this year gone the next. Weak 2's and NO Colts, your club is exactly where you were at the start of last decade, Chockies one year, boiled lollies the next.

Enjoy 2nd Div Champ in a couple of years, although you know what it is all about because you've been through the process before.

What your club is a powerhouse ?LOL Please you will be back in D 2 very soon as you never pay the money to the right players. I know that players playing with you that are getting paid and wouldn't get a game for us
We have a team built around mates and most of the team are under 25 so over the next 4 years+ will be playing finals something you wouldn't know about. Plus we have a very good coaching panel that grow the team every year

So have a good one for your LAST game for 2011

But wait you have your 2s in the finals so you will be able to hang around each week and see what a top team looks like
So I hope yours boys play well and save your coach

 

[Cousin Tiger]

Gimme a break Cousin Tiger! Nice try to put the Doggies under the radar. Like it or not the St.Pauls club is the benchmark of the SFL. No club has been so consistent over such a long period. Look at past premiers over the last 10 years. Clayton relegated and back in Divvy 1 maybe temporarily, StKilda City relegated and back to a powerhouse, Balwyn gone to the EFL, EB premiers 2002 Divvy2 and bounced back in 2004, battled relegation 07,08,09. St. Pauls finals in all but 1 year I reckon, premiers in 08. No club can boast that sort of consistency

it's funny you mentioned our past because we actually reflected on the past 10 years at our "team of the decade" night on Saturday.

It's amazing how many years we made the finals out of that 10 years.

Something like:

1 premiership
5 losing grand finals
2 thirds

 

[batfink]

We arent happy with the number of wins Einstein but we are wrapped with the development of our young guys that have been given a chance.

These guys will be around for years unlike your blokes who go to where the $$$ are. Here this year gone the next. Weak 2's and NO Colts, your club is exactly where you were at the start of last decade, Chockies one year, boiled lollies the next.

Enjoy 2nd Div Champ in a couple of years, although you know what it is all about because you've been through the process before.

EB after a couple of Div 1 flags in the 90's went down to Div 2 in 2002 (for the 1st time since 1988) where they won the flag that year then won div 1 flag 2004, runners up 2005 after only 1 loss for year. Couple of ordinary years ( average 6 wins a year( Dingley like) then some building years to where they are today. Not finished yet by the sounds of it either.Before you pit $hit on other clubs get some success yourself first.
Are Dingley not the club who spent plenty in the Casey comp including some on St.Pauls players but were a laughing stock due to their on field performances.
Don't knock 2nd div cos without that when was your last bit of silverware won.

 

[footballs great]

We arent happy with the number of wins Einstein but we are wrapped with the development of our young guys that have been given a chance.

These guys will be around for years unlike your blokes who go to where the $$$ are. Here this year gone the next. Weak 2's and NO Colts, your club is exactly where you were at the start of last decade, Chockies one year, boiled lollies the next.

Enjoy 2nd Div Champ in a couple of years, although you know what it is all about because you've been through the process before.

Also have you found that "YOUNG Full Forward " you had, I think you only had him for one game LOL another top buy lol "MIMO"

So when you go get your top up players make sure you get good ones and yes every team does it every year (Cheltenham as well )but dont waste your $50-$60,000 that you spend e

2 wins xTM 1 x Clay 1x Heat 1x Mordy 1 x Chelt ( by 4 pts ) you are just lucky the other sides are so bad this year or you would be going back to D2 now

Remember not all good footballers make good coaches and I don't care what you say it has been a very poor year at Dingley

 

[mcglede]

Were not Dingley a Division Two team 2-3 years ago?

If so, they are building the right way IMHO. I do have a question mark or two on their gameplan as well as a player or two, but from the last time they met CH, Dingley showed enough to suggest they'll be sniffing 4th/5th next season. I think I posted at the time that they were a key forward away from being a contender. I can just imagine someone like a Smith from CH being in their square to straighten them up. They'd be a different team.

Saturday's result suggests to me that they haven't given up on the season and that they aren't dumping blokes to qualify them for the twos - two positive signs for the club.

I wouldn't for a moment think they are a relegation candidate in 2012.

(Mahalo old son, we agree on something - who'd have thought it??)

 

[Cthebombersflyup]

Were not Dingley a Division Two team 2-3 years ago?

If so, they are building the right way IMHO. I do have a question mark or two on their gameplan as well as a player or two, but from the last time they met CH, Dingley showed enough to suggest they'll be sniffing 4th/5th next season. I think I posted at the time that they were a key forward away from being a contender. I can just imagine someone like a Smith from CH being in their square to straighten them up. They'd be a different team.

Saturday's result suggests to me that they haven't given up on the season and that they aren't dumping blokes to qualify them for the twos - two positive signs for the club.

I wouldn't for a moment think they are a relegation candidate in 2012.

(Mahalo old son, we agree on something - who'd have thought it??)

Umm Stefan Feehan and Tim Yeowart just to name a couple

 

[forwardpress]

it's funny you mentioned our past because we actually reflected on the past 10 years at our "team of the decade" night on Saturday.

It's amazing how many years we made the finals out of that 10 years.

Something like:

1 premiership
5 losing grand finals
2 thirds

Impressive performance. Does that make St Pauls the team of the decade? Who else would by vying for that mantle? Have to be the favourites this year. Who's your main threat Tiger?