Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 3:51 pmSwamp Donkey wrote:[Former WWT and Sth Adel league player Greg Chapman? Yes, it was unfortunate he is now living in the UK. I think his brother Jack is the front runner in more recent times. Struggling to add to the list at the minute. Previous contenders include Corrie Eichner and the likes of Colin MacKay, Chad Baker, Kevin Jenkin and Jim Barker.
Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:42 pmSwamp Donkey wrote:mighty hounds wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:Greggy Gregginson wrote:Heard of a few potential ins, not sure how many will actually end up playing for them, but any ins will surely make a difference. It's hard not to improve when you get beaten by 100 points plus every week
Yeah, I'd hate to see them worsen, you kinda feel for them as it would be hard to attract players, pretty much like United though given they have such a small township.
Does anyone know the approximate populations of he towns in the APFL regions?
Yeh because I bet they were feeling sorry for all the teams they used to beat by over 15 goals over their 8 year period of success
You mean during the honeymoon period following the Pt.Wakefield - Hummocks Watchman merger MH.
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:13 ammighty hounds wrote:Bloody long honeymoon period if you ask me, SD.
Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2015 2:38 pmSnags wrote:norm11 wrote:South B/Hill Roos wrote:Tallan Leighton from Two Wells seen last night training with a SAAFL side
Brahma lodge???
The blokes a fitness fanatic, would be getting extra kms in the legs. His misses is the boss of Wayne knowles who coaches at brahma lodge, so they are good mates. Nothing behind it what so ever!
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 5:28 pmSwamp Donkey wrote:footys the winner wrote:What's that saying about the APFL? Lots of the top echelon players leaving for various reasons. Solly isn't playing at the crows, he can't train due to working afternoon shift. Will be playing for Salisbury north this year.
It means that like in every other league in the State, occasionally clubs make mistakes by recruiting and paying good money for, what are apparently top quality players and people, that don't end up performing or putting in the effort required to have a REAL impact in the big games, i.e. Solly. This happens at every level of senior footy whereby money is involved.
That said, it is clear that the clubs that are consistently playing off in finals every year are the ones that seem to be able to hold onto their "top echelon players" for extended periods. While the one hit wonders simply can't.
Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:03 pmfootys the winner wrote:Swamp Donkey wrote:footys the winner wrote:What's that saying about the APFL? Lots of the top echelon players leaving for various reasons. Solly isn't playing at the crows, he can't train due to working afternoon shift. Will be playing for Salisbury north this year.
It means that like in every other league in the State, occasionally clubs make mistakes by recruiting and paying good money for, what are apparently top quality players and people, that don't end up performing or putting in the effort required to have a REAL impact in the big games, i.e. Solly. This happens at every level of senior footy whereby money is involved.
That said, it is clear that the clubs that are consistently playing off in finals every year are the ones that seem to be able to hold onto their "top echelon players" for extended periods. While the one hit wonders simply can't.
*cough Hamley bridge *cough
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:13 pmLightning McQueen wrote:Greggy Gregginson wrote:Gilligan wrote:[Who kooks like the team to beat out in APFL this season , hear via forum and grape vine that Hamley have lost a lot of players and will struggle again this year , what about other clubs ?
Based only on what I've heard:
Virginia - haven't heard much but think they would be around the mark again. Would expect them to make the 4 but would not be surprised if they just missed out due to a log jam
Two Wells - again challenging for the four, another team that could be in a log jam. Depending on recruits could be right in the mix
Mallala - my pick for the flag at this very early stage
Hamley Bridge - big sliders with a mass exodus of players. Bottom two
United - big improvers with a new coach and a few big recruits to cover their losses. Another team that could be fighting for that last spot on the 4. My smokey
Balaklava - will punch above their weight and should challenge for a spot in the 4, although I dont think they'll challenge for the flag
HWE - big impovers from last season, though I don't think they'll make the 4 (more than happy to be proved wrong)
Impossible to say with any accuracy at this stage of the season, but looking forward to another very even year on the plains
What makes you think that Hummocks will be "big" improvers? I hope you're right but have I missed something?
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:36 pmPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:29 pmRooShootOhh wrote:I assume you are all taking your better halves to 'Rock the Bridge' to support a community event in the plains...?
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:05 pmSwamp Donkey wrote:RooShootOhh wrote:I assume you are all taking your better halves to 'Rock the Bridge' to support a community event in the plains...?
How much is it gonna cost me to get myself and the better half to this community event Roo?
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:06 pmSwamp Donkey wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:Greggy Gregginson wrote:Gilligan wrote:[Who kooks like the team to beat out in APFL this season , hear via forum and grape vine that Hamley have lost a lot of players and will struggle again this year , what about other clubs ?
Based only on what I've heard:
Virginia - haven't heard much but think they would be around the mark again. Would expect them to make the 4 but would not be surprised if they just missed out due to a log jam
Two Wells - again challenging for the four, another team that could be in a log jam. Depending on recruits could be right in the mix
Mallala - my pick for the flag at this very early stage
Hamley Bridge - big sliders with a mass exodus of players. Bottom two
United - big improvers with a new coach and a few big recruits to cover their losses. Another team that could be fighting for that last spot on the 4. My smokey
Balaklava - will punch above their weight and should challenge for a spot in the 4, although I dont think they'll challenge for the flag
HWE - big impovers from last season, though I don't think they'll make the 4 (more than happy to be proved wrong)
Impossible to say with any accuracy at this stage of the season, but looking forward to another very even year on the plains
What makes you think that Hummocks will be "big" improvers? I hope you're right but have I missed something?
Picked up a couple from Kingston in the SE, as well as the return of favourite son Matt Higgs
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:12 pmSwamp Donkey wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:What makes you think that Hummocks will be "big" improvers? I hope you're right but have I missed something?
Picked up a couple from Kingston in the SE, as well as the return of favourite son Matt Higgs
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:42 pmRooShootOhh wrote:I assume you are all taking your better halves to 'Rock the Bridge' to support a community event in the plains...?
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:45 pmPosted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:51 amRooShootOhh wrote:http://www.hamleyrockthebridge.com
All details here lads!
Swamp I thought you would be Wes Carr's number 1 fan!
I do love Wes Carr........Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:52 amAce of Spades wrote:Swamp Donkey wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:What makes you think that Hummocks will be "big" improvers? I hope you're right but have I missed something?
Picked up a couple from Kingston in the SE, as well as the return of favourite son Matt Higgs
Once the clearance's open I'll tell ya the rest of them! Plus the two priority draft picks we got in Buzz Taylor and Tait Nottle, and second year under the belt of Josh Appleby and Tom Rowe and things are looking much better this year. Rumour has it some ex premiership players will be making a come back this year to add some depth (and a shade of grey), so the Reserves should hopefully experience a win or two this year on the back of that as well.
speaking of grey hair, how's your preseason going Swamp?
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 10:53 amSnags wrote:
What about the rumours of luke Powell and cicca coming back?
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:03 amRooShootOhh wrote:http://www.hamleyrockthebridge.com
All details here lads!
Swamp I thought you would be Wes Carr's number 1 fan!
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:05 amSwamp Donkey wrote:Snags wrote:
What about the rumours of luke Powell and cicca coming back?
Cicca to Padthaway in the SE I heard
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:44 amcarey wrote:Swamp Donkey wrote:Snags wrote:
What about the rumours of luke Powell and cicca coming back?
Cicca to Padthaway in the SE I heard
Was in the Sunday mail last week