HFL Division 1 (Central)

[CountryVic]

Anyone from Barker got some feedback on Lobethal's recruits. I hear they were up by 5 goals in the 1st quarter then crumbled? Do you think they might just take some time to gel or did they play above themselves for that quarter?

[dangermouse]

I thought it was common practice to just warm up on the opposite side as the opposition, regardless of which end they choose so that both teams have plenty of room.

[Tanka]

Anyone from Barker got some feedback on Lobethal's recruits. I hear they were up by 5 goals in the 1st quarter then crumbled? Do you think they might just take some time to gel or did they play above themselves for that quarter?

I know Aufderheide did his ankle in the first quarter but continued to play although obviously in pain. He may now miss 4 weeks or so is the word.

[Tanka]

I thought it was common practice to just warm up on the opposite side as the opposition, regardless of which end they choose so that both teams have plenty of room.

I would love to see Uraidla's or Mt Lofty's response to Hahndorf doing this. Think there may be a melee in the warm ups if this happens.

[Silky skills]

I watched hahndorf and did think they were fairly impressive as people have said. I think the team could have problems with all the ego's clashing and i think everyone watching the game could see some of the internal warfare going on between barta, cooper and kaesler all thinkin they are continually in the right position for handballs etc. Do think its worrying ironbank kicked 10 goal plus against them though so signs of a weak defence yet again?

righto robby.. hahndorf are the team to beat, there big, there strong, there fast, teams might kick 30 goals against hahndorf but hahndorf will still win by ten goals, its the best midfield to play in the HFL ever... without a shadow of a doubt.

it will be interesting to see how you go against them robby, i will be looking on with interest..

do i sense that the lofty supporters on this forum are a little angry there not favourites and the talk is not about your team?
im sorry boys but there is a new sheriff in town, and its in the shape of a magpie. time will tell though

[Paul Nixon]

Dangermouse Hahndorf did this in the warm up against Mt Lofty in the last minor round game last year. It didn't do them a lot of good in that match. I recall a trainer for Hahndorf deliberately interfering with Lofty's lane work and mouthing off abuse at their players in the process. I find it laughable for a team to think they have to warm up at a particular end.

[Silky skills]

i understand paul, but maybe there superstious to that end and want that end every game.. just tryin to get under the oppositions skin, which theyve suceeded in doing.

[robby]

silky if hahndorf can keep there team on the park yes they will be good but they are a injury prone side and the depth still isnt there. Getting better but still not there. Mt loftys depth should be interesting this year, B grade not looking to be up in the top couple of teams at this stage.

[Silky skills]

robert my friend, Roberts, Cooper, Buzz, Alf, Lomas, Bartemucci, raymond, Bishop, Kaesler, Nicholas, Dubois, Russell... who needs depth with those names?

[BRaG]

What is the likely hood of Lomas playing? When will he sign?

[fruit_box]

robert my friend, Roberts, Cooper, Buzz, Alf, Lomas, Bartemucci, raymond, Bishop, Kaesler, Nicholas, Dubois, Russell... who needs depth with those names?

Yeah some very strong names there... Although i do have to chuckle to myself with some of the names you've chucked in for padding.. Lomas (is this even confirmed yet) Raymond, Dubois and Russell... Well if you Mean Dennis, Brad and Josh its making me laugh

[can't beat the facts]

Saw the second half of the Bridgy Onkas match. I think it came down to some poor coaching from Bridgewater at half time it was pretty even. The start of the third Qtr the game was in the balance and Bridgewater had probably their best player at full forward in Devries and to me that is a waste when you can't get the ball to him. In his time up forward I think Onkas probably kicked four or five goals as soon as they put Devries on the ball Bridgewater turned things around immediatly I just wonder if things would have been different if he started the third Qtr in the middle. Klun absouloutly destroyed Bridgy best on ground by far.

Ballhog, you apparently observe a fair bit of hill's footy and have an opinion which is great.. by the way did you manage to take in the meadows v echunga game on sunday , and if so, what was your opinion of meadow's performance, and how did the meadow's coach handle the situation?

[Silky skills]

sorry i also forgot to add howmen!

i would like to think they are handy players, raymond has played 30 league games for sturt and yes he is a bit older but i wouldnt like to be a teenage kid lining up in a forward pocket against him.

[dukes]

Silky, what are the reports on how big Daniel "robo" Roberts played on sat?? Is the club preaty happy with his imput?? Hes looking super fit at the moment, if he spends anymore time in the gym ull have to widen the gate to get in the the oval

[BOOted]

Silky, what are the reports on how big Daniel "robo" Roberts played on sat?? Is the club preaty happy with his imput?? Hes looking super fit at the moment, if he spends anymore time in the gym ull have to widen the gate to get in the the oval

Haha, had dinner with the big man last week. he seems to think he is out of shape by about 9 kilo, but if i was 103kg and still able to jump and move like that i would be keeping it on as he is huge. you are right about the gate two.

[tedbullpit]

Well it sounds like Hahndorf are already claiming the premiership 1 round into the season. I don't recall ever having read on this forum Mt.Lofty claiming a premiership until after they'd actually won it and they are the only club who would have every right to after having won the last 3. If I were a senior player at Hahndorf I wouldn't be too happy with what people affiliated with them are writing on this forum. They should be keeping a lid on things.

I too would question Hahndorf's depth. I certainly think sides of the calibre of Lofty, Uraidla and Blackwood would have Hahndorf's best dozen covered or at the very least provide them with a very good contest. After that Hahndorf's depth drops rapidly and sides with more depth are going to expose this and lets not forget there will be injuries too.

I don't know what Dennis Raymond coming out of retirement either is going to achieve. He hasn't played for a few seasons now and is on the wrong side of 30. Can't see him having any impact on the competition and all this is really doing is robbing a younger player of a spot and a chance to develop. He'd be better suited playing in the two's where some of the up and comers pushing for A grade could learn a lot off of him. Sounds like Raymond's got a sniff and is coming out of retirement to try and get a charity premiership.

[BALLHOG]

Saw the second half of the Bridgy Onkas match. I think it came down to some poor coaching from Bridgewater at half time it was pretty even. The start of the third Qtr the game was in the balance and Bridgewater had probably their best player at full forward in Devries and to me that is a waste when you can't get the ball to him. In his time up forward I think Onkas probably kicked four or five goals as soon as they put Devries on the ball Bridgewater turned things around immediatly I just wonder if things would have been different if he started the third Qtr in the middle. Klun absouloutly destroyed Bridgy best on ground by far.

Ballhog, you apparently observe a fair bit of hill's footy and have an opinion which is great.. by the way did you manage to take in the meadows v echunga game on sunday , and if so, what was your opinion of meadow's performance, and how did the meadow's coach handle the situation?

Yeah did happen to see the Meadows V Echunga game, probably not the greatest day Meadows have ever had. Was a very different team from the week before in the trial game. Lacked some toughness around the ball but think they are a good enough group of lads to bounce back from that.

[Bat Pad]

Well it sounds like Hahndorf are already claiming the premiership 1 round into the season. I don't recall ever having read on this forum Mt.Lofty claiming a premiership until after they'd actually won it and they are the only club who would have every right to after having won the last 3. If I were a senior player at Hahndorf I wouldn't be too happy with what people affiliated with them are writing on this forum. They should be keeping a lid on things.

I too would question Hahndorf's depth. I certainly think sides of the calibre of Lofty, Uraidla and Blackwood would have Hahndorf's best dozen covered or at the very least provide them with a very good contest. After that Hahndorf's depth drops rapidly and sides with more depth are going to expose this and lets not forget there will be injuries too.

I don't know what Dennis Raymond coming out of retirement either is going to achieve. He hasn't played for a few seasons now and is on the wrong side of 30. Can't see him having any impact on the competition and all this is really doing is robbing a younger player of a spot and a chance to develop. He'd be better suited playing in the two's where some of the up and comers pushing for A grade could learn a lot off of him. Sounds like Raymond's got a sniff and is coming out of retirement to try and get a charity premiership.

Mate I would be very surprised if any A grader in any team could give a toss what is written on this forum by their supporters.

[Silky skills]

Well it sounds like Hahndorf are already claiming the premiership 1 round into the season. I don't recall ever having read on this forum Mt.Lofty claiming a premiership until after they'd actually won it and they are the only club who would have every right to after having won the last 3. If I were a senior player at Hahndorf I wouldn't be too happy with what people affiliated with them are writing on this forum. They should be keeping a lid on things.

I too would question Hahndorf's depth. I certainly think sides of the calibre of Lofty, Uraidla and Blackwood would have Hahndorf's best dozen covered or at the very least provide them with a very good contest. After that Hahndorf's depth drops rapidly and sides with more depth are going to expose this and lets not forget there will be injuries too.

I don't know what Dennis Raymond coming out of retirement either is going to achieve. He hasn't played for a few seasons now and is on the wrong side of 30. Can't see him having any impact on the competition and all this is really doing is robbing a younger player of a spot and a chance to develop. He'd be better suited playing in the two's where some of the up and comers pushing for A grade could learn a lot off of him. Sounds like Raymond's got a sniff and is coming out of retirement to try and get a charity premiership.

yeh i agree with bat pad.. for once. i wouldnt think any of the players would care what is written. they gotta just keep gettin it done week in week out.
and about other teams having hahndorfs top dozen covered you are dreaming!!! no team in HFL history has had a better top 10 players then hahndorf has. its a league football midfield and rotations that are also league standard.. and you must be joking about raymond surely, hes one of hahndorfs best players ever, hes had knee problems the last 4 years and now his knees are good he wants to play football and who cares if he takes a kids spot, if hes in the best 21 you pick him whether or not a kid losers his spot or not. and im not saying he will have a massive impact this year, but he will contribute each week guiding players with his voice and what not, hes a big bodied player and he will fit in rather nicely in a back pocket

[GetTheSherrin]

silky, so does this mean youl actually be going out to watch ur old team play this yr instead of coming to lofty games?? also think the best way raymond could help hahndorf win a flag is if he kept umpiring at the standard he did last yr and help the opposition beat the maggies threats. and you need to get bid tim 'slim' parham more game time, the man is a beast!!