HFL Division 1 (Central)

[CK]

Very sad to hear of the passing of Bennet 'Bullfrog' Sparrow.

Was a great player for the Rosters for a number of years as well as a couple of other clubs. Will be sadly missed by all, particularly his family.

RIP Bullfrog

. That is very sad news, played against him a number of times. Was this sudden?

[BigDaddy]

yeah mate, I guess you could call it sudden.

Such a tragic loss.

The entire TTG Football Club is devastated at the loss of one of its favourite sons.

[Rooster]

yeah mate, I guess you could call it sudden.

Such a tragic loss.

The entire TTG Football Club is devastated at the loss of one of its favourite sons.

bullfrog was a fierce competitor on the field, and a great guy with a wicked sense of humor off the field.
truly is a tragic loss, so sad that his two little fellas will never know their old man.
thoughts and prayers are with his family.

[Pacman]

yeah mate, I guess you could call it sudden.

Such a tragic loss.

The entire TTG Football Club is devastated at the loss of one of its favourite sons.

bullfrog was a fierce competitor on the field, and a great guy with a wicked sense of humor off the field.
truly is a tragic loss, so sad that his two little fellas will never know their old man.
thoughts and prayers are with his family.

The Big Spaz will always be remembered as being the first one there, the last one to leave....the bloke you could always be sure was standing right beside you on and off the field....he was a great mate, a great family man, a great father, a great team mate, a great footballer. He was one of those rare people that no matter what crowd he associated in, he was loved and remembered by all. The loss of him will leave a massive hole in the world, but a hole we will need to fill with the great memories of Spaz so Kade and Flynn grow up to know that there dad was a true Legend!!! RIP Spaz!!

[The Crumber]

A few lines in the Courier last Wednesday made my day. The big "O" has a challenger at last! Good stuff Tubby Fechner. Here is a great chance for the HFL to regain some respect and move ahead. It's now up to every club which has had issues with the President over the years to attend on December 7th and vote loudly and clearly for a long-overdue change.

[alice the camel]

A few lines in the Courier last Wednesday made my day. The big "O" has a challenger at last! Good stuff Tubby Fechner. Here is a great chance for the HFL to regain some respect and move ahead. It's now up to every club which has had issues with the President over the years to attend on December 7th and vote loudly and clearly for a long-overdue change.

I'm sorry but if you think that's a step forward, you're delusional!!! I'm not saying Owen's been brilliant - he's made MANY f***ups - but it's a thankless job and severely open to criticism. Problem is it's a job requiring the time and skills usually associated with a $75k+ job yet pays pittance....... know anyone with the corporate skills, footy nous and love of the game to have a go???? Tubby is NOT the answer!!

[Queen Vic.]

What is the future of the Hills V BLG game, is it over, or who cares... Word in the BLG is that you guys are keen to play the Southern League on the long weekend..

[magpie in the 80's]

What is the future of the Hills V BLG game, is it over, or who cares... Word in the BLG is that you guys are keen to play the Southern League on the long weekend..

The Lovelock Shield appears dead.

BUT the SFL and the HFL have struck a deal for the next 10 years which will see the 2 comps play each other in under 13/15/17 and A grade on the Sat of the long w/end.(junior grades could change to 14/16/18) but it will happen with HFL hosting the first year and alternate year after. Dont recall the ground but it will be played under lights/trophys have been named/medals named/and HFL have even appointed their coach in B James!!

Dissapointing for all that would love to see the Lovelock and the rivalry with the GSFL but I believe the admin of another league couldnt come to the party so we at least get association footy.

[The Gimp]

A few lines in the Courier last Wednesday made my day. The big "O" has a challenger at last! Good stuff Tubby Fechner. Here is a great chance for the HFL to regain some respect and move ahead. It's now up to every club which has had issues with the President over the years to attend on December 7th and vote loudly and clearly for a long-overdue change.

I'm sorry but if you think that's a step forward, you're delusional!!! I'm not saying Owen's been brilliant - he's made MANY f***ups - but it's a thankless job and severely open to criticism. Problem is it's a job requiring the time and skills usually associated with a $75k+ job yet pays pittance....... know anyone with the corporate skills, footy nous and love of the game to have a go???? Tubby is NOT the answer!!

Totally agree. Although Owen stuffs up a bit, he is HEAPS better than what Tubby would be. IMO Tubby is to much of a loud mouth and is not very diplomatic or professional in the times I've dealt with him.

If anything, he should try and get voted onto the board for a couple of years first, and then try for president. At least that way the clubs can get an insight into the way he does business.

[Jailbird]

A few lines in the Courier last Wednesday made my day. The big "O" has a challenger at last! Good stuff Tubby Fechner. Here is a great chance for the HFL to regain some respect and move ahead. It's now up to every club which has had issues with the President over the years to attend on December 7th and vote loudly and clearly for a long-overdue change.

I'm sorry but if you think that's a step forward, you're delusional!!! I'm not saying Owen's been brilliant - he's made MANY f***ups - but it's a thankless job and severely open to criticism. Problem is it's a job requiring the time and skills usually associated with a $75k+ job yet pays pittance....... know anyone with the corporate skills, footy nous and love of the game to have a go???? Tubby is NOT the answer!!

Totally agree. Although Owen stuffs up a bit, he is HEAPS better than what Tubby would be. IMO Tubby is to much of a loud mouth and is not very diplomatic or professional in the times I've dealt with him.

If anything, he should try and get voted onto the board for a couple of years first, and then try for president. At least that way the clubs can get an insight into the way he does business.

Is this the same Fechner that Big 'O' replaced in the first place? If it is then I don't think he would have much of a chance, his outburst at the association game (can't rememer the year) cost him the position as pres. Can't see much changing with that history! I stand to be corrected if it's not the same fechner.

[Kickittometoo]

I stand corrected too, but wasn't that David French? I think it was around 1997 that he was elected Pres over Owen, then something happened and Owen motivated the board to have him overthrown and himself re-elected instead? This is not gospel and was a long time ago.

[seaess]

Sorry guy's got to disagree with some of you,Tubby may speak his mind a bit, but having had dealings with him in the business world, he will get the HFL running in a proffessional manner.
You need someone with some balls at the top.
I'm sure the SANFL will be hoping for the change

[Shoot it]

Did hear a rumor floating around - Adam Fisher and Lucas Block could well be packaging themselves up with the Barker boys right in the mix. Anyone else heard anything about this.

[seaess]

Did hear a rumor floating around - Adam Fisher and Lucas Block could well be packaging themselves up with the Barker boys right in the mix. Anyone else heard anything about this.

my mail is fisher and block have signed with the Roos

[humour me]

I reckon Tubby Fechner is over the line as the new President. Donald Duck would win if he was standing. I think Owen would have been gone long ago if there was anyone else willing to stand. I'm assuming Tubby is the only person contesting the position. Owen has probably done a reasonable job in certain areas, the budget for one thing would take a lot of time to put together each week and I understand Owen does most of the selling of ad space in the budget, but I think he's gone past his use by date and a lot of clubs will vote against him for the sake of a change as much as anything else. Lets hope tubby does a better job.

[MONTE CRISTO]

You wouldn't be a Loby man...would you? Doesn't bother me much but I reckon Tubby might have burnt his bridges a few years ago and although he might get a bit of support from the Div 2 clubs think the Central guys will go for Owen. Can't really see anything changing. I for one wouldn't want the job, even if it was well paid!

[The Crumber]

I reckon Tubby Fechner is over the line as the new President. Donald Duck would win if he was standing. I think Owen would have been gone long ago if there was anyone else willing to stand. I'm assuming Tubby is the only person contesting the position. Owen has probably done a reasonable job in certain areas, the budget for one thing would take a lot of time to put together each week and I understand Owen does most of the selling of ad space in the budget, but I think he's gone past his use by date and a lot of clubs will vote against him for the sake of a change as much as anything else. Lets hope tubby does a better job.

I know the "Budget" or "Final Siren" takes a lot of time to put together. But let us not forget that "O" used the "Letters to the Editor" page for many years to feather his own nest, much to the disappointment of defamed clubs or individuals. Let's give someone else a go. It couldn't get any worse than it is now. It truly is time for change. And if the change doesn't work, Owen can nominate again in 2 years. Meanwhile, he needs to have a rest and view things from the outside looking in.

[aceman]

A few lines in the Courier last Wednesday made my day. The big "O" has a challenger at last! Good stuff Tubby Fechner. Here is a great chance for the HFL to regain some respect and move ahead. It's now up to every club which has had issues with the President over the years to attend on December 7th and vote loudly and clearly for a long-overdue change.

I'm sorry but if you think that's a step forward, you're delusional!!! I'm not saying Owen's been brilliant - he's made MANY f***ups - but it's a thankless job and severely open to criticism. Problem is it's a job requiring the time and skills usually associated with a $75k+ job yet pays pittance....... know anyone with the corporate skills, footy nous and love of the game to have a go???? Tubby is NOT the answer!!

Totally agree. Although Owen stuffs up a bit, he is HEAPS better than what Tubby would be. IMO Tubby is to much of a loud mouth and is not very diplomatic or professional in the times I've dealt with him.

If anything, he should try and get voted onto the board for a couple of years first, and then try for president. At least that way the clubs can get an insight into the way he does business.

Surely the constitution is structured in the way that you can't just get voted straight into the position? Not a smart move if it's not, any Tom, Dick or Harry with a hidden agenda as long as your arm could get voted in and stay around just long enough to stuff things up.

My advice would be that if it is not setup in this manner, FCS do something about it before it's too late.

BTW, is Tubby the guy with the gravelly voice?

[MONTE CRISTO]

Aceman you have the wrong guy. Tubby is the biggest man in Hills football and was president of Loby last year. He's been president of the HFL and actually does quite a good job but think he might struggle to beat the big O.

You need to get up in the hills a bit more often and stop watching that garbage they serve up in the Amateurs!

[aceman]

Aceman you have the wrong guy. Tubby is the biggest man in Hills football and was president of Loby last year. He's been president of the HFL and actually does quite a good job but think he might struggle to beat the big O.

You need to get up in the hills a bit more often and stop watching that garbage they serve up in the Amateurs!

I did for a couple of years, had a son playing up there and got sick of the wet grounds and bloody cold weather.. Still can't work out how people can live up there.

The standard of footy in divisions 1 & 2 of the SAAFL is so far in front of the HFL it's not funny, sure you have some very good players but there really is no comparison. Don't get many "walkovers" in top division games in Amateur league, each week is the same.

Any chance you can give me an answer on the other part of my post?