Saw Cally play against Nairne last Sat Cougar. I hope they don't fall in a heap as they are a VASTLY improved side this year. Troy Bond played the last 2 games and to be honest, if you weren't aware he'd been an AFL player, you wouldn't have guessed. Obviously well out of form, out of tone, out of pace etc., but was used as a crumber in the backlines very effectively. Gave away a coupla elementary frees in front of goal though. On the whole, I and fellow spectators felt Cally was very well coached and really weren't too far away at all in the first 3 quarters. They have improved by 500% over the last 3 seasons. Fitness seemed above average, stayed with it all day, tackled hard and kept persisting. They will win more games and will notch up a couple of unexpected ones.
On the question of Gummy becoming the next Milang, all I can offer on that one is that I hope they keep the same spirit in adversity that the Panthers managed to do. They have a better future than the Lakers did in terms of population and juniors etc. but I hope they enjoy their footy as much. Might keep it all happening until better days. Always gotta be bottom sides.
Milang was a real gem lost to the league and all clubs should've have tapped in to their spirit.
D.A. Glad you welcome the input from Country Div. clubs. Just stand by what you say, don't knock us and keep it all footy-based. Been misconstrued by you a couple of times, so Country contributors: keep it all happening. Let's occupy the air-space we have.
On a completely different topic............I hear there is a bit of trouble in the camp at the HFL. Of course it's always been brewing but no-one's been game to challenge Mr O seriously because no-one has all day to do his job. Years ago, the Labor Party had a slogan "IT'S TIME". Yes it is. Why do clubs suffer in silence?.....................................
Crumber,you are spot on re Cally. I was there as well and the way they competed and their focus on the ball was completely out of character compared to the teams over the past few seasons. Callington have made some huge inroads into changing the culture out there. I agree that they will win a few more apart from just beating Gums. BEWARE the Eagle!
I have heard the big "O" has been up to his old tricks again, giving permission for players to play when due process has not been followed. MR Lampshade may be on the way out!