GSFL Movements

[The Yetti]

Is's quite simple really. To become a successful club in the long term you need to promote your juniors. They need to want to play for the club from a very early age. Clubs like Willunga don't throw large amounts of money to just a few selected players, despite popular belief. Players like Steel, Genovese, Hams, etc all played junior footy at Willunga and chose to return after SANFL careers to play with their mates & for the club. There is no easy quick fix way to get success. Mt Compass is a classic example. They are where they are this week because 5 or 6 years ago they really focussed on junior footy and it is paying off now. Their young players showed great endeavour against Willunga this year and they are a danger side because of their want to win. Making your club family friendly and a nice place to be is also crucial as well as making everyone around the club feel special when they put their hand up to volunteer time, sponsorship and support. Very hard work and never an overnight thing.

Not too far off the mark there Hudson.
Compass have done an excellent job in building from the bottom up. Strathalbyn too is in much the same mould although with a bigger population and probably a little more $$.

Yetti, do you think the time is right for Mclarens to recruit some key position players & spend a few more $$$

Yes to recruiting and no to spending money

[LuvsFooty]

Will the Creeks play with their full side? Is Feast playing? Is McLeod injured? Is Moore Injured? What has happened to Murgatroyd and R.Follet? Both times we played Creeks this year they were a vastly different outfit. At full tilt they are a big chance, otherwise the result will be similar to the round 18 match

Five big names there LF. And five good players. Heard that Murgatroyd's knee is shot to pieces and won't be playing, and Follet is doubtful. No idea about the other three.

A couple of things on this weeks big clash between Willunga and Creeks

1. With Sturt playing Port on Saturday what does this mean regarding Feasts availability?

2. While I was seeing the orthopedic surgeon, was it Ben Moore that I spotted booking in for surgery? I couldnt be absolutely certain but i think it may have been.

[dodgingandweaving]

Will the Creeks play with their full side? Is Feast playing? Is McLeod injured? Is Moore Injured? What has happened to Murgatroyd and R.Follet? Both times we played Creeks this year they were a vastly different outfit. At full tilt they are a big chance, otherwise the result will be similar to the round 18 match

Five big names there LF. And five good players. Heard that Murgatroyd's knee is shot to pieces and won't be playing, and Follet is doubtful. No idea about the other three.

A couple of things on this weeks big clash between Willunga and Creeks

1. With Sturt playing Port on Saturday what does this mean regarding Feasts availability?

2. While I was seeing the orthopedic surgeon, was it Ben Moore that I spotted booking in for surgery? I couldnt be absolutely certain but i think it may have been.

You might be onto somethnig there.

[LuvsFooty]

Junior and Senior Colts medal count last night at the Willunga Football Club where both counts were very exciting both coming down to the last round. The leader board for both grades were a real log jam with the top 10 being very close.

Winners:

Junior Colts - Satish Lawson (GPE) & Jordan Francis (Y) tied on 35 votes

Jordan Francis leading goal kicker (55 goals), Matt Wiese (GPE) 47

Senior Colts - Jake McMillan (MtC) 30 votes, runner up Jarrad Cooney (LC)

Jarrad Cooney leading goal kicker, Jake McMillan runner up

[Captain One-eyed]

I think getting rid of princi may have left you even further behind mate. Getting rid of him in hope of a return of an older coach with some older players isnt going to do much for the club in the young term (it may bring you some success short term but still succsess can be limitied) for some of the younger lads pongy recruited this year. I know some younger guys who are already looking to move on. Not having a crack and just my opionioun the bays are guilty of the same things.[/quote]

I very much hope your wrong cuzzy as us smaller clubs need to be doing everything right to compete against the larger clubs in a very strong leauge. On another note good luck L.F. on saturday, wouldnt it be a great start to grand final day if you guys played yank (our team isnt quite good enough) followed by myponga-sellicks against compass with mclarens against creek and willunga against strath to follow you would need two ovals to fit everybody in.

[Z-mac]

congratulations to all medal winners, in particular jake mcmillan! has done mount compass proud

[damian]

Think you will find in todays Times that Feast has not be named in the side. Big out, Willunga by plenty.

[Panther32]

Will the Creeks play with their full side? Is Feast playing? Is McLeod injured? Is Moore Injured? What has happened to Murgatroyd and R.Follet? Both times we played Creeks this year they were a vastly different outfit. At full tilt they are a big chance, otherwise the result will be similar to the round 18 match

Five big names there LF. And five good players. Heard that Murgatroyd's knee is shot to pieces and won't be playing, and Follet is doubtful. No idea about the other three.

A couple of things on this weeks big clash between Willunga and Creeks

1. With Sturt playing Port on Saturday what does this mean regarding Feasts availability?

2. While I was seeing the orthopedic surgeon, was it Ben Moore that I spotted booking in for surgery? I couldnt be absolutely certain but i think it may have been.

Awesome late mail there Hutchy, good work! Willunga by a mile!

[Panther32]

heard an interesting rumour yesterday - Micky O'Loughlin (sydney swans)
step sister plays for bays (netball)
interested in country football - watch this space
haha

If you could entice they great man Bass back to the club that would also go along way in recruiting Mick, but I don't think you've got much chance in getting him back. Enjoying Sydney too much...just loves those gay mardi gras!

[BJ Ernest]

heard an interesting rumour yesterday - Micky O'Loughlin (sydney swans)
step sister plays for bays (netball)
interested in country football - watch this space
haha

If you could entice they great man Bass back to the club that would also go along way in recruiting Mick, but I don't think you've got much chance in getting him back. Enjoying Sydney too much...just loves those gay mardi gras!

He would be saving plenty of $$ in flights and accommodation to get there each year P32, so its a win/win for the great man!

[cuzzy]

rumour has it bays say the word bass is back, he loves the crown so much and perhaps a certain young lass that he would frequent in the early hours of sunday morn haha

[Panther32]

rumour has it bays say the word bass is back, he loves the crown so much and perhaps a certain young lass that he would frequent in the early hours of sunday morn haha

He did enjoy the Crown I will give you that but I think he is still looking for that belt...I think it was last spotted around some crack heads arm!

[LuvsFooty]

Crown nightclub is officially closed so Bassani is no hope of returning

[Panther32]

Crown nightclub is officially closed so Bassani is no hope of returning

Can understand this now that Bass has left the state!

[LuvsFooty]

Crown nightclub is officially closed so Bassani is no hope of returning

Can understand this now that Bass has left the state!

Dont be suprised if a few other "BIG NAMES" follow suit and leave for the same reason....no crown, no GSFL!

[damian]

Crown nightclub is officially closed so Bassani is no hope of returning

Can understand this now that Bass has left the state!

Dont be suprised if a few other "BIG NAMES" follow suit and leave for the same reason....no crown, no GSFL!

The future looks bright for the Elliot Hotel on Friday and Saturday nights now, one of the coasts little secrets (or was) is the Elliot on a Friday night!!

[words of wisdom]

Is's quite simple really. To become a successful club in the long term you need to promote your juniors. They need to want to play for the club from a very early age. Clubs like Willunga don't throw large amounts of money to just a few selected players, despite popular belief. Players like Steel, Genovese, Hams, etc all played junior footy at Willunga and chose to return after SANFL careers to play with their mates & for the club. There is no easy quick fix way to get success. Mt Compass is a classic example. They are where they are this week because 5 or 6 years ago they really focussed on junior footy and it is paying off now. Their young players showed great endeavour against Willunga this year and they are a danger side because of their want to win. Making your club family friendly and a nice place to be is also crucial as well as making everyone around the club feel special when they put their hand up to volunteer time, sponsorship and support. Very hard work and never an overnight thing.

Not too far off the mark there Hudson.
Compass have done an excellent job in building from the bottom up. Strathalbyn too is in much the same mould although with a bigger population and probably a little more $$.

Yetti, do you think the time is right for Mclarens to recruit some key position players & spend a few more $$$

Yes to recruiting and no to spending money

Good luck with that...

[Signman1972]

heard an interesting rumour yesterday - Micky O'Loughlin (sydney swans)
step sister plays for bays (netball)
interested in country football - watch this space
haha

LATEST TAB BETTING
Encounter Bay A-Grade 2010
Darren Mansell - 500 to 1.
Shane Mitchell - 250 to 1.
Lindsey Bassani 100 to 1.
Tim Giniver - 100 to 1.
Mark Ruccutio - 50 to 1.
Damien Garrett - 40 to 1.
Darren Hart - 35 to 1.
Jack Roads- 20 to 1.
Leigh Pope - 12 to 1.
Tony Modra - 6 to 1.
Michael Symonds - 6 to 1
Todd Butler - 9 to 2.
Lindsey Bassani 4 to 1.
Micky O'Loughlin- 3 to 1.
Ben Princi - 5 to 2.

Odds will vary over the summer & new runners will be added to the field at a later date!

[that kidd.....]

I have just logged on from a long stint on the sidelines to see that Jake Mcmillian has won the Mail medal. This is a joke, yes he is a good bloke but there are better players worthy of the medal in the 17s , as all he does is get the ball and run through all the first years and kick an ineffective long kick and maybe take a solid grab, not enough to win a medal in my eyes.........

[Footy Warrior]

Did Mitchell get the flick from E/Bay?