HFL Division 1 (Central)

[Rapper]

My mail is that Birdwood have had good numbers on the track but not alot of quality. They will be competitive but will take time to blend into the competition.

Dont underestimate Rowett, Sleaze and Carberry. Very experinced players that will offer some leadership to the younger players. Blackwood top 5.

Shane Collins has had around 50 players on the track at Onkas. They will be around the mark. Shane is a very experienced coach. Top 2.

Bridgewater have recruited a number of police officers that are friends with the coach. Not sure whether they will be a top five team but will be better than last year.

Lofty have around 5 new players which will put pressure on the B graders again to work for there spot. Lots of kids coming up from the 17's. Madsen will be a good coach. Top 2

Loby have lots of good kids and will be a big improver on last year. I reckon they will be top 5.

Uri have lost lots of players but recruited already. Maybe with Matt Thomas gone they will be a better side. Top 5.

Hahndorf I have no idea. Heard they lost ruckman to Gepps Cross.

Mount Barkers idea that they would run an under 23 side has been put to bed. Pretty much lost every good player they have. Lots of kids coming up. President should have spent less time trying to build a sports stadium and more time looking for problems internally. Bottom

Ironbank have patched holes by recruiting a couple of players. There coach is a great lbloke/ leader and with all the kids coming up from 17's may be better than some people think.

[RRR]

Have heard a whisper that Jon Floreani from the Eagles might be headed to Lofty?

[Rapper]

I have heard that. But I can confirm not signed. Would be good for the club if they get him. Any mail on any other big recruits.

[ronburgandy]

rumour has it lofty are introducing a new policy where no local players to be paid. could turn out to be interesting. few locals claiming there actually not locals! also heard that lofty may have signed a strong marking player from central district, posssible friend of michael artis. also jnr buzz may not be heading up to the hills to play. has had a few phone calls from town sides in recent days. don't think will head to lofty even if they are trying to get his sig. and money not a factor in jnr buzz case!

[2words]

rumour has it lofty are introducing a new policy where no local players to be paid. could turn out to be interesting. few locals claiming there actually not locals! also heard that lofty may have signed a strong marking player from central district, posssible friend of michael artis. also jnr buzz may not be heading up to the hills to play. has had a few phone calls from town sides in recent days. don't think will head to lofty even if they are trying to get his sig. and money not a factor in jnr buzz case!

Have any names?
Can confirm a young lad from Centrals has been out on the track. Whether he has signed or not, im not sure.

[ronburgandy]

rumour has it lofty are introducing a new policy where no local players to be paid. could turn out to be interesting. few locals claiming there actually not locals! also heard that lofty may have signed a strong marking player from central district, posssible friend of michael artis. also jnr buzz may not be heading up to the hills to play. has had a few phone calls from town sides in recent days. don't think will head to lofty even if they are trying to get his sig. and money not a factor in jnr buzz case!

Have any names?
Can confirm a young lad from Centrals has been out on the track. Whether he has signed or not, im not sure.

thought da would have been 1st to query. well there were a few so called locals last year supposoably playing for money and wont be getting any this year. i dont think i will be naming names but it will be interesting to see what happens. i also cann't see bradbridge playing in the candi stripes this year even if his amtes are all there. couldn't see him playing b grade again

[Alaska]

[quote="ronburgandy"]rumour has it lofty are introducing a new policy where no local players to be paid. could turn out to be interesting. few locals claiming there actually not locals! also heard that lofty may have signed a strong marking player from central district, posssible friend of michael artis. also jnr buzz may not be heading up to the hills to play. has had a few phone calls from town sides in recent days. don't think will head to lofty even if they are trying to get his sig. and money not a factor in jnr buzz case![/quote]

Now that you are not a local ron perhaps now is the time to approach them at goat park about a gig

[Rapper]

Ron spoken like such a bridgewater supporter that get his mail from the front bar of the crafers. Buzz j will be a goat in 2007.

Perhaps you guys could offer Sam B a contract if you think he is worth it.

[ronburgandy]

Ron spoken like such a bridgewater supporter that get his mail from the front bar of the crafers. Buzz j will be a goat in 2007.

Perhaps you guys could offer Sam B a contract if you think he is worth it.

rapper once again you have no idea. i actually no buzz jnr better than anyone else and can promise you he will not be playing at lofty. he would like to play at the highest level in the city. sam b is a quaility player and would play a grade in any other a grade side. maybe there was a problem between him and the coach but i dont drink at the crafers so i wouldn't no!

[BCC]

not sure if its come up earlier? but word has it bridgy have signed kluesak.. of adelaide crows fame...

[ronburgandy]

not sure if its come up earlier? but word has it bridgy have signed kluesak.. of adelaide crows fame...

yes it is true!

[Inside 50]

Matthew or Chris Kluzek?

[ronburgandy]

matthew champese

[Insider]

Who have ironbank picked up this year?

[GetTheSherrin]

ron, you say there was a possible problem between broady and coach last year, youre very quick to bag lofty about sammy not playing A's but is it possible that he may just not have been good enough to get a spot? lofty did produce one of the best A grade sides in 20 years.

and before you get all high and mighty boys i said ONE of the best, not necessarily best. the germans out at hahndorf would prob claim those honours. interesting though maybe the forum could discus this instead of bridgy and ironbank boys writing about the inside workings of the raining premiers.. just a thought.

[ball magnet]

Old adage .. good sides win premierships, great sides back up for another. Agree with GTW that Devils have yet to prove that point. Obviously Uraidla's 79-80, Hahndorf sides of 84-85, 92-93, and Mt Barker's 2003-04 teams are pretty well up there in recent greatness. Knowing how hard it is to win a flag, makes those efforts commendable. So really puts the magnificence of Heathfield-Aldgate's 7 in a row 1971-77 into something as Bruce would say - VERY SPECIAL.
Have heard that Brookers have heaps out on the track in first fortnight of training, maybe return of favorite son has kick started the club's revival.
However sad news is that one of Loby's and the HFL's greats is looking doubtful to line up in 2007 - a tragedy giving this blokes respect and ability within the HFL

[the wonder elephant]

insider can confirm that muffy katineri (is that how you spell it ) has signed asso know of joel k from edwardstown played mostly div 1 ressys but a few a grade games last year also still looking at a few more re bloke from gaza chb i think and dont 4 get big matty (nappies) smith is back this year after 12 months in the states ran in to him last thurs at the club he was running weights with a few of the young fellas and is bloody huge !may be add a few blokes from talim bend as well if post on rm thread is true eg.gratz etc. hope this is true as will be a big coupe for the club not to mention those rookies who will be mutch better for the last couple of years experience.only players lost that i know of are jimmy (pee heart )lyon ,kano (from flaggies) and **** bretag.go u thunders in 07

[bay boy]

My mail is that Birdwood have had good numbers on the track but not alot of quality. They will be competitive but will take time to blend into the competition.

Dont underestimate Rowett, Sleaze and Carberry. Very experinced players that will offer some leadership to the younger players. Blackwood top 5.

Shane Collins has had around 50 players on the track at Onkas. They will be around the mark. Shane is a very experienced coach. Top 2.

Bridgewater have recruited a number of police officers that are friends with the coach. Not sure whether they will be a top five team but will be better than last year.

Lofty have around 5 new players which will put pressure on the B graders again to work for there spot. Lots of kids coming up from the 17's. Madsen will be a good coach. Top 2

Loby have lots of good kids and will be a big improver on last year. I reckon they will be top 5.

Uri have lost lots of players but recruited already. Maybe with Matt Thomas gone they will be a better side. Top 5.

Hahndorf I have no idea. Heard they lost ruckman to Gepps Cross.

Mount Barkers idea that they would run an under 23 side has been put to bed. Pretty much lost every good player they have. Lots of kids coming up. President should have spent less time trying to build a sports stadium and more time looking for problems internally. Bottom

Ironbank have patched holes by recruiting a couple of players. There coach is a great lbloke/ leader and with all the kids coming up from 17's may be better than some people think.

Heard Matt Thomas is playing for Unley in Div 4. Why will Urialda be better without him this year ? Is he a problem player

[the wonder elephant]

went to blackwood high with matty thomas bay boy has always been a space cadet but can play footy when he takes thoughs head phones off do know a few jets boys and may fit in well down there as ther are a few like types around there as well

[Down&Out]

interesting joel K (Kanagotaa) is at Ironbank- not welcome at Edwardstown I have heard flogging money from team mates not well looked upon- Can play but is out there!