HFL Division 1 (Central)

[htfu]

do the raiders have a death wish??

i think they must caus none of the recruits are staying either. i hear devries is goin to onkas, eckerman to hahndorf and mclean to lobethal. all of the got offered more cash elsewhere. but heard bridgy were promoting all the under 13's finalist to A grade! THATS ALL HOT OF THE PRESS About ppl u duno!

WOW htfu you are one angry little ant. I think everyone knows who Lynch is and you don't need to be a brain surgeon to know that he is a joke of a coach. Everyone is entitled to an opinion so just go and have a couple of chill pills before your blood pressure get's to high and your head explodes.

no not angry just sick of reading rubbish that you write about bridgewater! mate get over it and leave the club alone! lynch is coaching bridgewater this year and i gues we will wait and c how he goes! my moneys on him making a huge differance around the club alright we may not make finals we might make finals either way the club is trying hard to turn around its performances and it has the right ppl around to do that!

[FRANKO]

do the raiders have a death wish??

i think they must caus none of the recruits are staying either. i hear devries is goin to onkas, eckerman to hahndorf and mclean to lobethal. all of the got offered more cash elsewhere. but heard bridgy were promoting all the under 13's finalist to A grade! THATS ALL HOT OF THE PRESS About ppl u duno!

WOW htfu you are one angry little ant. I think everyone knows who Lynch is and you don't need to be a brain surgeon to know that he is a joke of a coach. Everyone is entitled to an opinion so just go and have a couple of chill pills before your blood pressure get's to high and your head explodes.

no not angry just sick of reading rubbish that you write about bridgewater! mate get over it and leave the club alone! lynch is coaching bridgewater this year and i gues we will wait and c how he goes! my moneys on him making a huge differance around the club alright we may not make finals we might make finals either way the club is trying hard to turn around its performances and it has the right ppl around to do that!

i would like to see the odds from the bookies before i would bet on someone turning that club around,sorry but if he comes in and coaches and doesn't listen others then he might do a good job lets hope so

[FRANKO]

What was wrong with Bridgey's coach from last year?

he had a little parrot on the sidelines with too much to say

[htfu]

i would like to see the odds from the bookies before i would bet on someone turning that club around,sorry but if he comes in and coaches and doesn't listen others then he might do a good job lets hope so[/quote]

i didnt say he alone would but the club as a whole has alota passionate ppl around and with hard work it can be turned around mabye not next year but its goin in the right direction to turn it around i believe.

[htfu]

What was wrong with Bridgey's coach from last year?

he had a little parrot on the sidelines with too much to say

lets not go there! thats finished with.

[FRANKO]

i would like to see the odds from the bookies before i would bet on someone turning that club around,sorry but if he comes in and coaches and doesn't listen others then he might do a good job lets hope so

i didnt say he alone would but the club as a whole has alota passionate ppl around and with hard work it can be turned around mabye not next year but its goin in the right direction to turn it around i believe.[/quote]

Suppose there is only one direction the club can go

[FRANKO]

What was wrong with Bridgey's coach from last year?

he had a little parrot on the sidelines with too much to say

lets not go there! thats finished with.

sorry but you must admit was one of his down falls no more said....

[HB_Flanker]

The fact of the matter is that neither Bridgwater nor Lobethal are good enough to play Central Division. Both clubs have been laughable for far too long and should have the balls to go to Country where they might at least make the finals and have some success. For some reason the clubs seem to keep their heads where the sun dont shine kidding themselves they are too good for country division. The side they put on the park last season wouldnt have got them in the top five.

[FRANKO]

The fact of the matter is that neither Bridgwater nor Lobethal are good enough to play Central Division. Both clubs have been laughable for far too long and should have the balls to go to Country where they might at least make the finals and have some success. For some reason the clubs seem to keep their heads where the sun dont shine kidding themselves they are too good for country division. The side they put on the park last season wouldnt have got them in the top five.

couldn't agree more HB Flanker you should join the HFL board

[pigskin]

What was wrong with Bridgey's coach from last year?

he had a little parrot on the sidelines with too much to say

Please ellaborate, some of us have no idea what this means

[Tooting Bec]

The fact of the matter is that neither Bridgwater nor Lobethal are good enough to play Central Division. Both clubs have been laughable for far too long and should have the balls to go to Country where they might at least make the finals and have some success. For some reason the clubs seem to keep their heads where the sun dont shine kidding themselves they are too good for country division. The side they put on the park last season wouldnt have got them in the top five.

I don't think thats a true indictment on Lobethal. they were agreat team for 8 out of the last 10 years and from all reports will be a big improver this year.

I on the other hand will put my hand up and say the past 10 years as a bridgewater player, has been a trying and testing time. We have'nt had the success that people have expected and although have played some good football at times haven't been able to sustain it over 4 quarters. The most dissapointing thing for me has been the introduction of "big" money into the hills. When I first started playing there were some guys getting a couple hundred bucks a game, and if a can recall correctly best player awards were 250 maybe more? You got rewarded if you were a local for playing well at that time, I know Hahndorf were doing a similar system.

I decided to retire this year when after talking to several people around the club that a couple of players would be getting paid 600 a game. I couldn't bring myself to play with guys for the guernsey and for the love of the club when big cash like that is getting thrown around. That is some peoples wages for the week!

I hear that they will be paying more players next year but have managed to hang on to eckermann, maclean devries and fosdike.

I'm not happy with the current situation that Bridgewater are in but when coaches get appointed with out the committe knowing about it, by a couple of blokes that think they have carte blanche over the footy club it's a dissapointing time for all. they need a complete restrcuturing, to go back to div2 and actually win some footy games and hopefully grow from there. Country division really is aquite a good comp and not the step down that people perceive it to be.

[toot toot]

TB - this forum isn't the place for sensible posts like that

[Tooting Bec]

TB - this forum isn't the place for sensible posts like that

what do you want to rant and rave and shoot my mouth off without being concise like htfu?

[Dutchy]

TB - this forum isn't the place for sensible posts like that

Excellent post TB, always wondered what players in that situation would feel...

[Howard]

The fact of the matter is that neither Bridgwater nor Lobethal are good enough to play Central Division. Both clubs have been laughable for far too long and should have the balls to go to Country where they might at least make the finals and have some success. For some reason the clubs seem to keep their heads where the sun dont shine kidding themselves they are too good for country division. The side they put on the park last season wouldnt have got them in the top five.

I don't think thats a true indictment on Lobethal. they were agreat team for 8 out of the last 10 years and from all reports will be a big improver this year.

I on the other hand will put my hand up and say the past 10 years as a bridgewater player, has been a trying and testing time. We have'nt had the success that people have expected and although have played some good football at times haven't been able to sustain it over 4 quarters. The most dissapointing thing for me has been the introduction of "big" money into the hills. When I first started playing there were some guys getting a couple hundred bucks a game, and if a can recall correctly best player awards were 250 maybe more? You got rewarded if you were a local for playing well at that time, I know Hahndorf were doing a similar system.

I decided to retire this year when after talking to several people around the club that a couple of players would be getting paid 600 a game. I couldn't bring myself to play with guys for the guernsey and for the love of the club when big cash like that is getting thrown around. That is some peoples wages for the week!

I hear that they will be paying more players next year but have managed to hang on to eckermann, maclean devries and fosdike.

I'm not happy with the current situation that Bridgewater are in but when coaches get appointed with out the committe knowing about it, by a couple of blokes that think they have carte blanche over the footy club it's a dissapointing time for all. they need a complete restrcuturing, to go back to div2 and actually win some footy games and hopefully grow from there. Country division really is aquite a good comp and not the step down that people perceive it to be.

The recent posts from Bridgewater players and supporters demonstrate the passion and frustration currently contained within the club. The dilemma of how a club can get itself back from such a low point is the question - by recruiting heavily and therefore, by definition, have to spend buckets of cash adds to the frustration (Tooting Bec). I've already posted that clubs spending that kind of money on players is not sustainable, but what are they to do?

Apart from that the club is continually bagged (via this forum) for trying to do so - one thing that is for sure it's tough being at the wrong end of the ladder!!

Can I say that it's disappointing that you have retired due to the financial situation, considering every other club in the HFL pays out cash to players, it seems to me that Bridgewater needs all their players (local and recruited) to get behind the club and play!

To HTFU - love the passion mate - maintain the rage!

[BALLHOG]

The fact of the matter is that neither Bridgwater nor Lobethal are good enough to play Central Division. Both clubs have been laughable for far too long and should have the balls to go to Country where they might at least make the finals and have some success. For some reason the clubs seem to keep their heads where the sun dont shine kidding themselves they are too good for country division. The side they put on the park last season wouldnt have got them in the top five.

I don't think thats a true indictment on Lobethal. they were agreat team for 8 out of the last 10 years and from all reports will be a big improver this year.

I on the other hand will put my hand up and say the past 10 years as a bridgewater player, has been a trying and testing time. We have'nt had the success that people have expected and although have played some good football at times haven't been able to sustain it over 4 quarters. The most dissapointing thing for me has been the introduction of "big" money into the hills. When I first started playing there were some guys getting a couple hundred bucks a game, and if a can recall correctly best player awards were 250 maybe more? You got rewarded if you were a local for playing well at that time, I know Hahndorf were doing a similar system.

I decided to retire this year when after talking to several people around the club that a couple of players would be getting paid 600 a game. I couldn't bring myself to play with guys for the guernsey and for the love of the club when big cash like that is getting thrown around. That is some peoples wages for the week!

I hear that they will be paying more players next year but have managed to hang on to eckermann, maclean devries and fosdike.

I'm not happy with the current situation that Bridgewater are in but when coaches get appointed with out the committe knowing about it, by a couple of blokes that think they have carte blanche over the footy club it's a dissapointing time for all. they need a complete restrcuturing, to go back to div2 and actually win some footy games and hopefully grow from there. Country division really is aquite a good comp and not the step down that people perceive it to be.

Well said Tooting, that's why I had to leave at the end of last year for the exact reason you decided to hang up the boots. Silky Skills you sound like the biggest clown on the forum after all crap that's been comming out of your mouth about Hahndorf this year you should pull the pin on this forum. As for the weekend go you Tigers.

[htfu]

The fact of the matter is that neither Bridgwater nor Lobethal are good enough to play Central Division. Both clubs have been laughable for far too long and should have the balls to go to Country where they might at least make the finals and have some success. For some reason the clubs seem to keep their heads where the sun dont shine kidding themselves they are too good for country division. The side they put on the park last season wouldnt have got them in the top five.

I don't think thats a true indictment on Lobethal. they were agreat team for 8 out of the last 10 years and from all reports will be a big improver this year.

I on the other hand will put my hand up and say the past 10 years as a bridgewater player, has been a trying and testing time. We have'nt had the success that people have expected and although have played some good football at times haven't been able to sustain it over 4 quarters. The most dissapointing thing for me has been the introduction of "big" money into the hills. When I first started playing there were some guys getting a couple hundred bucks a game, and if a can recall correctly best player awards were 250 maybe more? You got rewarded if you were a local for playing well at that time, I know Hahndorf were doing a similar system.

I decided to retire this year when after talking to several people around the club that a couple of players would be getting paid 600 a game. I couldn't bring myself to play with guys for the guernsey and for the love of the club when big cash like that is getting thrown around. That is some peoples wages for the week!

I hear that they will be paying more players next year but have managed to hang on to eckermann, maclean devries and fosdike.

I'm not happy with the current situation that Bridgewater are in but when coaches get appointed with out the committe knowing about it, by a couple of blokes that think they have carte blanche over the footy club it's a dissapointing time for all. they need a complete restrcuturing, to go back to div2 and actually win some footy games and hopefully grow from there. Country division really is aquite a good comp and not the step down that people perceive it to be.

tooting bec alot of what u say may be true but the coach was not appointed with out the commitee knowing! i duno where u get this infro from but it is completly incorrect so mabye keep ya hear say again out of a public forum caus thats were rubish rumors begin! as for money in hills footy and bridgy i think it has been forsed into that position in trying to compete with the loftys and blackwoods and hahndorf who have spent the money in previous years! and there for in geting some key position players to the club it is nescisary to spend some money for these players! if ur a local then it realy shouldnt matter if others are geting payed because ur right we play for the jumpper and the club not the money! people complain they want to be competitive and so the club trys to do sumthin about it so then the same ppl complain about them paying some key position players? what is it that u want so the club can try that to stop u all complaining!

i agree with u though on country div not been a step down i think that the top 4 sides in country would definatly give central a run for there money! so i duno why ppl keep saying bridgy and lobethal should go down caus its not guna help htem at all!

[htfu]

The fact of the matter is that neither Bridgwater nor Lobethal are good enough to play Central Division. Both clubs have been laughable for far too long and should have the balls to go to Country where they might at least make the finals and have some success. For some reason the clubs seem to keep their heads where the sun dont shine kidding themselves they are too good for country division. The side they put on the park last season wouldnt have got them in the top five.

I don't think thats a true indictment on Lobethal. they were agreat team for 8 out of the last 10 years and from all reports will be a big improver this year.

I on the other hand will put my hand up and say the past 10 years as a bridgewater player, has been a trying and testing time. We have'nt had the success that people have expected and although have played some good football at times haven't been able to sustain it over 4 quarters. The most dissapointing thing for me has been the introduction of "big" money into the hills. When I first started playing there were some guys getting a couple hundred bucks a game, and if a can recall correctly best player awards were 250 maybe more? You got rewarded if you were a local for playing well at that time, I know Hahndorf were doing a similar system.

I decided to retire this year when after talking to several people around the club that a couple of players would be getting paid 600 a game. I couldn't bring myself to play with guys for the guernsey and for the love of the club when big cash like that is getting thrown around. That is some peoples wages for the week!

I hear that they will be paying more players next year but have managed to hang on to eckermann, maclean devries and fosdike.

I'm not happy with the current situation that Bridgewater are in but when coaches get appointed with out the committe knowing about it, by a couple of blokes that think they have carte blanche over the footy club it's a dissapointing time for all. they need a complete restrcuturing, to go back to div2 and actually win some footy games and hopefully grow from there. Country division really is aquite a good comp and not the step down that people perceive it to be.

The recent posts from Bridgewater players and supporters demonstrate the passion and frustration currently contained within the club. The dilemma of how a club can get itself back from such a low point is the question - by recruiting heavily and therefore, by definition, have to spend buckets of cash adds to the frustration (Tooting Bec). I've already posted that clubs spending that kind of money on players is not sustainable, but what are they to do?

Apart from that the club is continually bagged (via this forum) for trying to do so - one thing that is for sure it's tough being at the wrong end of the ladder!!

Can I say that it's disappointing that you have retired due to the financial situation, considering every other club in the HFL pays out cash to players, it seems to me that Bridgewater needs all their players (local and recruited) to get behind the club and play!

To HTFU - love the passion mate - maintain the rage!

thanks howard i think uve said what i wanted to say alot better! probably a little smarter than i am but well put thanks mate!

[Tooting Bec]

tooting bec alot of what u say may be true but the coach was not appointed with out the commitee knowing! i duno where u get this infro from but it is completly incorrect so mabye keep ya hear say again out of a public forum caus thats were rubish rumors begin! as for money in hills footy and bridgy i think it has been forsed into that position in trying to compete with the loftys and blackwoods and hahndorf who have spent the money in previous years! and there for in geting some key position players to the club it is nescisary to spend some money for these players! if ur a local then it realy shouldnt matter if others are geting payed because ur right we play for the jumpper and the club not the money! people complain they want to be competitive and so the club trys to do sumthin about it so then the same ppl complain about them paying some key position players? what is it that u want so the club can try that to stop u all complaining!

i agree with u though on country div not been a step down i think that the top 4 sides in country would definatly give central a run for there money! so i duno why ppl keep saying bridgy and lobethal should go down caus its not guna help htem at all![/quote]

I get my information from some pretty reputable people at the club. For senior people on the comittee to be bypassed in the decision to appoint a coach is deplorable and probably if I looked into it unconstitutional.

[Gervais]

[quote="I get my information from some pretty reputable people at the club. For senior people on the comittee to be bypassed in the decision to appoint a coach is deplorable and probably if I looked into it unconstitutional.[/quote]

It's funny how this type of Bridgewater discussion raises its head at the same time every year. They receive criticism for being continually at the bottom of the ladder, yet when they attempt to turn things around, they also receive criticism.

Tooting Bec, you need to move on mate. If you've played at Bridgy for over 10 years as you claim, then you would have played with lots of well payed players (maybe you were'nt aware). I'm wondering if the club is better off without you if your style is to come on a board such as this and throw hand grenades about coaching appointments and unconstitutional activity.

I spoke last night to a Bridgy committee member who confirmed that a full vote was taken on the new Coach. You need to check your facts a little closer before you post these types of cooments - you're not helpign YOUR club, are you ?

To change the topic a little - what's the latest on the Onkas coaching position ?