HFL Division 1 (Central)

[goldenboot]

Rooster - never said our boys would beat your colts. Said I would take a grand that your boys won't win the comp. Convinced of that after saturday.

On a more important issue - SILKY SKILLS I eat humble pie. Saw your game and you were a whizz. Well done !!!!!!

[The_Special_One]

Firstly on the Liam Davis topic, he is ok but its senior colts football in the hills, not very strong! All the good players are in town. I dont think people like patty mcswain, fleet, schnieder, work, pistola, thomas and needham dominant in seniors after kicking bundles of goals in u17s. he too is big for the grade and i think he will struggle when he hits seniors with people his own size.
ironbank A grade, the young players are crap. pope is good but to small, o'sullivan is the best of the bunch but the others are just average players, dawkins i think may be ok, but the rest will just be average A graders

Interesting call bout the young Ironbank lads! Each one of the young players in Ironbank's A grade deserves their spot! Some of the young fellas have an abundance of talent and in a year where we haven't recruited heavily would have thought blooding some young players keen to play senior football would be an intelligent move! For example having a first year player follow kluin around on saturday can only be beneficial to him... Players like that take you to the right spot and teach you how to find the ball!

[Bat Pad]

Tips for this round:

Mt Lofty vs Lobethal- Devils coming off a solid win against the Roosters. Birdwood @ Birdwood will not be an easy task this year. Lobey, if their recruits could get on the park, would be reasonably competitive, but I dont think they will be. Lofty by 15 goals

Bridgewater vs Mt Barker - Mt Barker have injury concerns, and are coming off a big loss. Winning form is good form no matter who you play, and at home, Raiders by 4 goals.

Hahndorf vs Uraidla - Game of the round .Magpies in devastating form obviously last week, they beat Mt Barker for the first time since 2001 at Howard Lane by more that they beat Ironbank at home. Uraidla a real premiership threat, but perhaps confidence down slightly after going down last week, and it is at Pine Avenue. Magpies by 3 goals

Onka Valley vs Birdwood - Another good game. The two sides in line for 5th spot i would have thought. If it was at Birdwood, i may be inclined to back them, but it's not. Onkas by just over a goal

Blackwood vs Ironbank - Blackwood had a good win last week and will continue their winning form against a young ironbank side that is struggling. Blackwood by 15 goals

[BALLHOG]

Can the club continue to fork out all this money over the next two to three years if Bridgewater don't get a top five spot this season?

Well seeing as it isn't the big leagues were sponsors attach themselves to teams in the hope they make finals which in turn increase the sponsors exposure via media coverage it shouldn't make much difference in the Hills.

Personally I wouldn't have a clue how much money is paid out at Bridgey but i would be comfortable suggesting not nearly as many players are paid as those at clubs that traditionally finish above us. I hate stating things i don't have all the facts on so i will pose a question and hopefully you can help me - how many players would you suggest Lofty pay compared to Bridgewater?[/quote]

In all honesty I think Bridgy would be paying the same number of players this year as what a Lofty or Uraidla would be. At a guess I would say maybe 7-10 Bridgy players would be recieving some sort of payments this year.

[dangermouse]

Two things I learnt from Saturday's game Lofty v Birdwood:

Firstly, Birdwood are a vastly improved side. Obviously they have added some class around the ball which is a great starting point, but the local players look to be running around with more confidence and seem to be sticking to a more structured game plan. They are a very quick side who I think could really trouble Mt Barker (judging by results thus far), Onka's and even Blackwood.

Secondly, in seasons past (not quite so much last year), Lofty were able to apply a mediocre effort and still run away with very comfortable wins. This is not the case this year. Lofty were sensational in the second half on the weekend and just suffocated Birdwood resulting in the 11 or so unanswered goals they kicked. The boys completely dominated a midfield that are one of the best in the comp and that had their measure in the first half. I am confident that when Lofty are switched on, they can cut up any side in the comp, however, the second half against Birdwood was the first time I have seen that sort of intent and execution by Lofty this season. If we approach first halves against Uraidla or Hahndorf in the manner we did on the weekend we will be 10 to 15 goals down at half time, not 3.

[Tooting Bec]

Can the club continue to fork out all this money over the next two to three years if Bridgewater don't get a top five spot this season?

Well seeing as it isn't the big leagues were sponsors attach themselves to teams in the hope they make finals which in turn increase the sponsors exposure via media coverage it shouldn't make much difference in the Hills.

Personally I wouldn't have a clue how much money is paid out at Bridgey but i would be comfortable suggesting not nearly as many players are paid as those at clubs that traditionally finish above us. I hate stating things i don't have all the facts on so i will pose a question and hopefully you can help me - how many players would you suggest Lofty pay compared to Bridgewater?

In all honesty I think Bridgy would be paying the same number of players this year as what a Lofty or Uraidla would be. At a guess I would say maybe 7-10 Bridgy players would be recieving some sort of payments this year.[/quote]

It's a shame isn't it, that nearly half your team is being paid to play footy. It makes you think how easily some local blokes get dissolusioned with the whole process. Bring back the good old days when there was hardly any recruiting at all and it was maybe one or two imports into the club.

[BALLHOG]

Just one other question can Bridgewater keep all the recruits that they have picked up this year for the next few seasons. That is what has made Mt Lofty such a great team over the past three to four years is the ability to hold on to their recruits.

[CountryVic]

Just one other question can Bridgewater keep all the recruits that they have picked up this year for the next few seasons. That is what has made Mt Lofty such a great team over the past three to four years is the ability to hold on to their recruits.

Not trying to dodge the question but unfortunately only time will be able to answer that. As we all know alot happens over the summer silly season and these players are very good and still young so will attract interest from other leagues including SANFL you would imagine.

[BALLHOG]

Just one other question can Bridgewater keep all the recruits that they have picked up this year for the next few seasons. That is what has made Mt Lofty such a great team over the past three to four years is the ability to hold on to their recruits.

Not trying to dodge the question but unfortunately only time will be able to answer that. As we all know alot happens over the summer silly season and these players are very good and still young so will attract interest from other leagues including SANFL you would imagine.

What is your roll at the football club are you a player? If so what are your plans going to tough it out for a couple of years?

[Spearhead]

Can the club continue to fork out all this money over the next two to three years if Bridgewater don't get a top five spot this season?

In all honesty I think Bridgy would be paying the same number of players this year as what a Lofty or Uraidla would be. At a guess I would say maybe 7-10 Bridgy players would be recieving some sort of payments this year.

3-4 for Mt Lofty. Think some would be surprised at the players who are not being payed, and well over half are local lads. For most, the only "payment" is a drink/meal voucher when we win.

Not trying to dodge the question but unfortunately only time will be able to answer that. As we all know alot happens over the summer silly season and these players are very good and still young so will attract interest from other leagues including SANFL you would imagine.

Also has a lot to what you do off the field, where Mt Lofty have been strong but not sure the same could be said for Bridgy of recent times.

[Amateur Footy]

Can the club continue to fork out all this money over the next two to three years if Bridgewater don't get a top five spot this season?

Well seeing as it isn't the big leagues were sponsors attach themselves to teams in the hope they make finals which in turn increase the sponsors exposure via media coverage it shouldn't make much difference in the Hills.

Personally I wouldn't have a clue how much money is paid out at Bridgey but i would be comfortable suggesting not nearly as many players are paid as those at clubs that traditionally finish above us. I hate stating things i don't have all the facts on so i will pose a question and hopefully you can help me - how many players would you suggest Lofty pay compared to Bridgewater?

In all honesty I think Bridgy would be paying the same number of players this year as what a Lofty or Uraidla would be. At a guess I would say maybe 7-10 Bridgy players would be recieving some sort of payments this year.

It's a shame isn't it, that nearly half your team is being paid to play footy. It makes you think how easily some local blokes get dissolusioned with the whole process. Bring back the good old days when there was hardly any recruiting at all and it was maybe one or two imports into the club.[/quote]

The good old days are back at Ironbank, time will tell if we can rely on only a couple of imports to get us back up the ladder. Makes for very selective recruiting and not wasting piles of cash on players who won't add much to the club.

[CountryVic]

What is your roll at the football club are you a player? If so what are your plans going to tough it out for a couple of years?[/quote]
Barely a player mate and i have no intentions of going anywhere, plus doubt anyone would want me as i am well past it.

[Tooting Bec]

Can the club continue to fork out all this money over the next two to three years if Bridgewater don't get a top five spot this season?

Well seeing as it isn't the big leagues were sponsors attach themselves to teams in the hope they make finals which in turn increase the sponsors exposure via media coverage it shouldn't make much difference in the Hills.

Personally I wouldn't have a clue how much money is paid out at Bridgey but i would be comfortable suggesting not nearly as many players are paid as those at clubs that traditionally finish above us. I hate stating things i don't have all the facts on so i will pose a question and hopefully you can help me - how many players would you suggest Lofty pay compared to Bridgewater?[/quote]

In all honesty I think Bridgy would be paying the same number of players this year as what a Lofty or Uraidla would be. At a guess I would say maybe 7-10 Bridgy players would be recieving some sort of payments this year.[/quote]

It's a shame isn't it, that nearly half your team is being paid to play footy. It makes you think how easily some local blokes get dissolusioned with the whole process. Bring back the good old days when there was hardly any recruiting at all and it was maybe one or two imports into the club.[/quote]

The good old days are back at Ironbank, time will tell if we can rely on only a couple of imports to get us back up the ladder. Makes for very selective recruiting and not wasting piles of cash on players who won't add much to the club.[/quote]


good on you boys for having a CRACK!

[BALLHOG]

Just one other question can Bridgewater keep all the recruits that they have picked up this year for the next few seasons. That is what has made Mt Lofty such a great team over the past three to four years is the ability to hold on to their recruits.

Not trying to dodge the question but unfortunately only time will be able to answer that. As we all know alot happens over the summer silly season and these players are very good and still young so will attract interest from other leagues including SANFL you would imagine.

Didn't most of the recruits come up from the SANFL? if so why would they bother going back.

[CountryVic]

Didn't most of the recruits come up from the SANFL? if so why would they bother going back.[/quote]
Yeah they did, no idea if they actually would just saying you never know what may happen, i haven't spoken to them about it but it is just another possible scenario.

[bazzw]

Just looking on the HFL website and the list of players for each club now has how many points they are worth. Has it always had this on there? Interesting to see how many points some of the clubs have to play with.

[Silky skills]

Silky suggest you concentrate on getting a kick yourself at sturt. You would not know what getting 40 kicks feels like.... quote]
Pretty close on the weekend though!! Must have had a great School coach.

yeh spearhead my school coach was a gun!

[can't beat the facts]

Surely the HFL website has to be the most poorly designed site on the net???

[bobster]

what does everyone think of a relegation/promotion system for the hills leaugues?

would be good to have to competitions a little bit more even and fairer wouldnt it?

lets say torrens valley and kersbrook went up... bridgewater and lobethal would more then likely come down. would make the country division comp fairer as i cant seeing either loby or bridgey getting a win against those two teams. and the central divison comp would become fairer also as there wouldnt be two sides getting flogged week in week out...

[magpiemaster]

just wondering how uri went on the weekend? i didnt see vidic in the goal list at all which is unusual. and i hear one of the mcleans didnt play, true? think it should b a cracker between the 2 sides on the weekend but i think we should cover them by 6 goal or so if the boys play their best.