Adelaide Plains Football League

[Moon Unit]

S.Irish and T.McArdle both in the goal kickers list on the weekend. Look forward to a shootout between the two big boys on Saturday

If i was coach, i'd match them up on each other. What a battle!!

[The Jack]

Also curious if D Oswalds old man will be allowed back into HWE land after his performances GF night last year. Heard he might have dragged the West Coaster name thru the mud backwards

Whatever Mushy's old man did GF night (I'm not sure exactly?), little Leigh McCormack had him covered! Well and truly!

[The reigning Ben.C]

S.Irish and T.McArdle both in the goal kickers list on the weekend. Look forward to a shootout between the two big boys on Saturday

If i was coach, i'd match them up on each other. What a battle!!

Moon Unit, your signature implies that you do not believe H.B boys are telling the truth. Why do you not believe their story and why are you relentless about it when HB have been penlalised / disciplined by the league for their mistake.

[The Jack]

Doubt it, it says its at Wakey on my new McArdles key ring!, and I'd reckon as its the club who hosts the final not the league I'd think the Club would chose to hold it at Lochiel as it is the better ground for football and parking.

How did you get a McArdles key ring??? Pick up a few tonnes of fertilizer the other day did you??!! And just a bit of housekeeping for you, it's necessarily (if you're gonna have it in your signature, you might as well spell it right!). As in "Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts can not necessarily be counted." For a quote from Albert Einstein, it could easily be applied to footy. Think about it!

[Drop Bear]

Moon Unit, your signature implies that you do not believe H.B boys are telling the truth. Why do you not believe their story and why are you relentless about it when HB have been penlalised / disciplined by the league for their mistake.

When you fully understand the deep spirtual bond Johnny Palmer and Mr Unit share, only then will you fully comprehend the pain and suffering he has endured.

[Moon Unit]

S.Irish and T.McArdle both in the goal kickers list on the weekend. Look forward to a shootout between the two big boys on Saturday

If i was coach, i'd match them up on each other. What a battle!!

Moon Unit, your signature implies that you do not believe H.B boys are telling the truth. Why do you not believe their story and why are you relentless about it when HB have been penlalised / disciplined by the league for their mistake.

I admit that i'm extremely bitter about his disappearance. I just think that someone (not necessarily HB cricketers) knows exactly what happened. That is all that the signiture implies. When you say penalised/disciplined, what exactly was that?

[The reigning Ben.C]

Moon Unit, your signature implies that you do not believe H.B boys are telling the truth. Why do you not believe their story and why are you relentless about it when HB have been penlalised / disciplined by the league for their mistake.

When you fully understand the deep spirtual bond Johnny Palmer and Mr Unit share, only then will you fully comprehend the pain and suffering he has endured.

I understand and appreciate this Bond as Johnny stayed at my place for about 6 months aswell. But now he has passed away and Johnny Jr. has been developed for supremacy at adminstrating victorious celebrations.

I have moved on, lets all move on.

[The reigning Ben.C]

S.Irish and T.McArdle both in the goal kickers list on the weekend. Look forward to a shootout between the two big boys on Saturday

If i was coach, i'd match them up on each other. What a battle!!

Moon Unit, your signature implies that you do not believe H.B boys are telling the truth. Why do you not believe their story and why are you relentless about it when HB have been penlalised / disciplined by the league for their mistake.

I admit that i'm extremely bitter about his disappearance. I just think that someone (not necessarily HB cricketers) knows exactly what happened. That is all that the signiture implies. When you say penalised/disciplined, what exactly was that?

Payment for Johnny Jr.. Looked upon as imbeciles by Jock.

[Bob Loblaw]

Moon Unit, your signature implies that you do not believe H.B boys are telling the truth. Why do you not believe their story and why are you relentless about it when HB have been penlalised / disciplined by the league for their mistake.

I admit that i'm extremely bitter about his disappearance. I just think that someone (not necessarily HB cricketers) knows exactly what happened. That is all that the signiture implies. When you say penalised/disciplined, what exactly was that?

Payment for Johnny Jr.. Looked upon as imbeciles by Jock.

no expense spared on him either

[Ace of Spades]

One point to you my educated friend, it won’t be forgotten. Meanwhile how is it that my least punctual friend has a punctuation and grammar infatuation?

[Moon Unit]

Payment for Johnny Jr.. Looked upon as imbeciles by Jock.[/quote]

Longies could've just as easily lost him on numerous occasions also, so we're not too critical of that. Our main issue was that he was 80 years old & was replaced pretty cheaply. When this was mentioned to the league secretary that the replacement should've been of same or similar material as the original, his response was " that would've cost over $1500". Well we think that the cost should not of been an issue. A lot of people think you got off lightly. Personally, i didn't want to see you lose points or anything, i would've been happy with an adequate replacement.

[The reigning Ben.C]

Payment for Johnny Jr.. Looked upon as imbeciles by Jock.

Longies could've just as easily lost him on numerous occasions also, so we're not too critical of that. Our main issue was that he was 80 years old & was replaced pretty cheaply. When this was mentioned to the league secretary that the replacement should've been of same or similar material as the original, his response was " that would've cost over $1500". Well we think that the cost should not of been an issue. A lot of people think you got off lightly. Personally, i didn't want to see you lose points or anything, i would've been happy with an adequate replacement.

Mate, it wasnt lost, it was stolen thats the difference. Johnny was pure silver, the cost of silver when the trophy was made to the cost of silver now is a extremely different and due to the nature of this league and financial position of the clubs (all clubs most likely in same position) how can you expect an individual club to fork out $1500.00 for a trophy?

[Drop Bear]

Mate, it wasnt lost, it was stolen thats the difference. Johnny was pure silver, the cost of silver when the trophy was made to the cost of silver now is a extremely different and due to the nature of this league and financial position of the clubs (all clubs most likely in same position) how can you expect an individual club to fork out $1500.00 for a trophy?

Cans were also 5c back then, now they're 10c. Sounds like a gold mine to me!

[Moon Unit]

Payment for Johnny Jr.. Looked upon as imbeciles by Jock.

Longies could've just as easily lost him on numerous occasions also, so we're not too critical of that. Our main issue was that he was 80 years old & was replaced pretty cheaply. When this was mentioned to the league secretary that the replacement should've been of same or similar material as the original, his response was " that would've cost over $1500". Well we think that the cost should not of been an issue. A lot of people think you got off lightly. Personally, i didn't want to see you lose points or anything, i would've been happy with an adequate replacement.

Mate, it wasnt lost, it was stolen thats the difference. Johnny was pure silver, the cost of silver when the trophy was made to the cost of silver now is a extremely different and due to the nature of this league and financial position of the clubs (all clubs most likely in same position) how can you expect an individual club to fork out $1500.00 for a trophy?

Alright, stolen, from the Owen pub. Not from a trophy cabinet at the HB clubrooms. You guys don't seem to think that you are at any fault here. Like i said, it could've easily happened to LPCC but we would've took responsability & replaced it adequately. If we can't afford it we would've been obliged to find a way. Look, what we have now is what we have & it will build it's own reputation over the years i'm sure. Just don't expect LPCC players to forget him that quickly. I'm sure you guys wouldn't.

[Mythical Creature]

Mate, it wasnt lost, it was stolen thats the difference. Johnny was pure silver, the cost of silver when the trophy was made to the cost of silver now is a extremely different and due to the nature of this league and financial position of the clubs (all clubs most likely in same position) how can you expect an individual club to fork out $1500.00 for a trophy?

Cans were also 5c back then, now they're 10c. Sounds like a gold mine to me!

Yep. About $120 each would have that cost covered easily if the cricket club has no money. Interesting that the Junior trophy went missing the same year as well. Did that get stolen too?

I'm pretty sure that a more decent replacement trophy could have been brought none the same.

[Swamp Donkey]

Payment for Johnny Jr.. Looked upon as imbeciles by Jock.

Longies could've just as easily lost him on numerous occasions also, so we're not too critical of that. Our main issue was that he was 80 years old & was replaced pretty cheaply. When this was mentioned to the league secretary that the replacement should've been of same or similar material as the original, his response was " that would've cost over $1500". Well we think that the cost should not of been an issue. A lot of people think you got off lightly. Personally, i didn't want to see you lose points or anything, i would've been happy with an adequate replacement.

Mate, it wasnt lost, it was stolen thats the difference. Johnny was pure silver, the cost of silver when the trophy was made to the cost of silver now is a extremely different and due to the nature of this league and financial position of the clubs (all clubs most likely in same position) how can you expect an individual club to fork out $1500.00 for a trophy?

Alright, stolen, from the Owen pub. Not from a trophy cabinet at the HB clubrooms. You guys don't seem to think that you are at any fault here. Like i said, it could've easily happened to LPCC but we would've took responsability & replaced it adequately. If we can't afford it we would've been obliged to find a way. Look, what we have now is what we have & it will build it's own reputation over the years i'm sure. Just don't expect LPCC players to forget him that quickly. I'm sure you guys wouldn't.

Dont agree boys, I think your accepting Hamelys incompetence to easily Unit. I think it was an absolute disgrace and a lack of respect shown by Hamley Bridge when they won it and subsequently lost it. When you win a trophy you win the right to keep him until next years GF and he's YOUR responsibility not the pubs in which you happen to leave it at!! While the Longies boys certainly kept him busy over that period each year(s), somebody always held it whether other blokes knew or not and he was always returned. Piss poor effort leaving it or letting the people looking after it leave him somewhere where he can be stolen if in fact this was the case. The whole team and club combined should have combined and raised the $$ to replace it regardless of the price of silver, geez you would prob have to come up with $100 each and raise some money to cover the rest! I mean some of you blokes are willing to drive around V8 utes and run them yet you cant put a tank of fuels money toward something you lost. Instead we now play for a plastic cup that in 18 months hasnt even had a name engraved on it yet or last years premiers engraved on it!
Pretty ordinary!

[Swamp Donkey]

The new United recruit Glen Graham looks a big unit in the background in a photo in the Producer. Mallala were also trying to gain his services I believe, apparently it came down to money so he ended up at United!

[The reigning Ben.C]

Couple comments to close this matter off:
1. It is an absolute disgrace that HB took it out drinking and left it out of our possesion for a couple hours. Should not have happened and it shows a few of us are irresponsible. Therefore replacement is 100% HBCC responsibility.
2. The Replacement trophy was not purchased by HB of there own accord. League Board member and patrons were involved in the quality of what was to be purchased.
3.The final decision was accepted by these patrons. There is no rule stating that long plains cricket players must be consulted before any decision affecting the league must be made.
4.We struggle to get subs from all senior cricket players, let alone extra over monies for an trophy. Fundraising is an alternative but once again trying to arrange it is extremely difficult as members seem to always have their own aggendas.
5. Who at Hamley has a V8 ute?
6. Premiership teams are not engraved into the cup, they engraved on a silver tag which is attached to the cups capital (base). This part of the cup has been salvaged.
7. Didnt even know the junior cup went missing. Whats the story with this?
8. When is the last time Mythical creature played or even watched a game a cricket for or at long plains?
9. Overall i agree with you muppets, if it was up to me i would have allocated what minor money we have in our budget for a cup of the equivalent to Johnny as it was our idiotic mistake of losing it.. I am just defending our clubs decision.

[Drop Bear]

6. Premiership teams are not engraved into the cup, they engraved on a silver tag which is attached to the cups capital (base). This part of the cup has been salvaged.

Where'd they find that BC?

[Mythical Creature]

Not sure what photo your looking at Donkey cause I can't see any photos of him in my version of the Proddy but yes he is a big unit.

Not sure how you can say it came down to money when he isn't getting any . I'll take a guess that you guys offered him some though. I think you'll find it came down to the fact that coach JD and Glen's old man have been great mates for about 30 years. Not everything is about the money Donkey!