River Murray Football League talk

[GWW]

Whats the story with Geradi from Ramblers? Seems to kick bags then doesn't get a mention for a while. Has he had problems with injury?

I dont know the exact situation, but yes he does get quite a lot of injuries. Reading a preview in the Standard it said he just got home from Vietnam so presumably he went over there during the break, so who knows he may have lost some fitness during that period. He is a gun forward though, could win Ramblers a flag if he and a few other Rooster players fire during the finals.

[magpie in the 80's]

RIVER MURRAY – Round 17

Ramblers 21.13 (139) d Jervois 16.9 (105). UPSET?

Best - Ramblers: R Morris, D Cross, R Viney, P Hein, J Dalwood.
Best-Jervois: T Rigney, B Schmidt, J Kwake, B Gazzola, S Mahony.

Goals - Ramblers: C Girardi 5, R Morris, R Viney, L O'Neil 3, C Rigney, M Marchetti, J Wayland 2, D Cross.
Goals- Jervois: S Mahony 5, Z Ewer 3, R Jarvis, S Crouch, T Hill, B Schmidt, W Mason, T Burket, C Braun, T Rigney.

Mannum 21.16 (144) d Tailem Bend 13.9 (87).

Best - Mannum: S Harte, B Quinn, A Warnest, J Wilkinson, B Wakefield.
Best-Tailem Bend: P Gabb, B Hansen, D Hogarth, J O'Connell, W Luckett.

Goals - Mannum: J Wilkinson 9, K Taylor, A Warnest 3, B Quinn, S Eichler 2, R Davey, S Harte.
Goals-Tailem Bend: W Luckett 4, B Hansen 3, T Downs, T Hughes, A Gregurke, m Vickers, D Hogarth, D Abbott.

Imperials 20.11 (132) d Meningie 12.10 (82).

Best - Imperials: M Gogel, B Shiell. R Harrowfield, R Eyre, M Summer.
Best-Meningie: A Morris, B Martin, E Smith, A Stenner, G Saddlier.

Goals - Imperials: B Shiell 9, M Summer 3, T Waite 2, R Puckridge, A Temby, L Harrowfield, T Hines, S Clayson, M Gogel.
Goals-Meningie: B Martin 4, A Barker, R Mallard, S Ridley 2, G Saddlier, L Trevorrow.

[Legend killer]

Seems that jervios have hit a little bit of a rough spot as of late,good 2 see trev rigney get best on ground can any1 confirm he took 2 hangers on the weekend both worth mark of the year and does his brother still play up there ? also heard a few of there players r gettin offered big money to play elsewhere next year by a sfl club who wont play finals this year

[GWW]

Jervois definitely have hit a form slump, will be interesting to see if its a temporary one or whether or not they will climb out of it soon. The final minor round game between Imps and Jervois could be a play off for top spot and the week off in the first week of finals.

They way Imps and Ramblers are going, could be an all Murray Bridge GF for the first time since 1985.

The rest of the season will be particularly interesting.

[GWW]

Seems that jervios have hit a little bit of a rough spot as of late,good 2 see trev rigney get best on ground can any1 confirm he took 2 hangers on the weekend both worth mark of the year and does his brother still play up there ? also heard a few of there players r gettin offered big money to play elsewhere next year by a sfl club who wont play finals this year

Will be interesting if Jervois dont win this flag this year - its been mentioned on this thread a few times a few of their Adelaide based players may leave the club if the 5 in a row scenario isn't possible (ie if they dont win this year's GF). Presumably the players they could lose would be Trevor Rigney (and his brother), Woodhouse, Ewer, and maybe Mahoney (unlikely though as hes a future coach of Jervois from what i've read), and maybe Schmidt, plus some of their newer guys such as Moller, Jagadonik etc.

A SFL club out of the finals? Presumably this would be Lonsdale (where i think at least one of those players i mentioned has played) who, without checking the SFL ladder, I'd say wouldn't be a chance of making finals this year.

Jervois do have a lot of money and contacts though, so even if they did lose some quality players, they'd no doubt offer some big bucks and get some decent players to replace any who may leave.

[THE MOLE]

Seems that jervios have hit a little bit of a rough spot as of late,good 2 see trev rigney get best on ground can any1 confirm he took 2 hangers on the weekend both worth mark of the year and does his brother still play up there ? also heard a few of there players r gettin offered big money to play elsewhere next year by a sfl club who wont play finals this year

Will be interesting if Jervois dont win this flag this year - its been mentioned on this thread a few times a few of their Adelaide based players may leave the club if the 5 in a row scenario isn't possible (ie if they dont win this year's GF). Presumably the players they could lose would be Trevor Rigney (and his brother), Woodhouse, Ewer, and maybe Mahoney (unlikely though as hes a future coach of Jervois from what i've read), and maybe Schmidt, plus some of their newer guys such as Moller, Jagadonik etc.

A SFL club out of the finals? Presumably this would be Lonsdale (where i think at least one of those players i mentioned has played) who, without checking the SFL ladder, I'd say wouldn't be a chance of making finals this year.

Jervois do have a lot of money and contacts though, so even if they did lose some quality players, they'd no doubt offer some big bucks and get some decent players to replace any who may leave.

Lonsdale already sealed a finals spot with 3 rounds to go.......
but close.
Would have to be christies who always promise lots and deliver little!!

[GWW]

Fair enough mate, yeah i dont follow the SFL close enough to know without checking.

[The Dutchman]

The club being talked about is definitely Christies Beach.
Its easy to see the link when you consider Paul Meekins played for the Bluds over the last couple of years.
For those that dont know, Tony Meekins (his dad) coaches Christies, and has known the Adelaide based Jervois boys since they were kids through junior footy etc.
Not sure how much coin Christies would have to throw around though...

[GWW]

The club being talked about is definitely Christies Beach.
Its easy to see the link when you consider Paul Meekins played for the Bluds over the last couple of years.
For those that dont know, Tony Meekins (his dad) coaches Christies, and has known the Adelaide based Jervois boys since they were kids through junior footy etc.
Not sure how much coin Christies would have to throw around though...

Ah yes that certainly makes sense. Do you know if the SFL is reverting to the points system that a few other leagues apparently are/might be? That may impact whether or not they could recruit them or not.

[The Dutchman]

No points system for the SFL mate.

[THE MOLE]

The club being talked about is definitely Christies Beach.
Its easy to see the link when you consider Paul Meekins played for the Bluds over the last couple of years.
For those that dont know, Tony Meekins (his dad) coaches Christies, and has known the Adelaide based Jervois boys since they were kids through junior footy etc.
Not sure how much coin Christies would have to throw around though...

Meekins just trying to string his coaching career out with more talk. He will be shown the door at the end of ths year. No coin left as his son is the highest paid player down there, Fat and slow and cant play.

[FootyMad]

Is Meekens the head coach of Jervois?
If he goes the Rigney boys will also leave and go to the highest bidder I'd say as I doudt they'd go to Christies as they have strong ties to Lonsdale.

[Hills]

Footymad Meekins is the coach of christies!!

Just to let you all know there are NO talks of next years season with any of the players at the Jervois FC. We all are looking forward to playing Meningee THIS week and that is all we are thinking about!

[The Dutchman]

I also heard Meekins will be shown the door at seasons end. Maybe he has another coaching gig lined up (dont know how) and is looking to fill his new team with Jervois boys?!?!

[FootyMad]

Thanks Hills, whats happening with you boys? Of the boyle a bit mate?

[beachball]

Who does Paul Meekins play for now Christies or Jervois?

[Hills]

Where ok mate, the league is just getting stronger. Makes for a good finals series.

[Bandit]

Mypolonga belted Mannum by 20 goals on the weekend... How are they so good? I see that another one of the Pedlers is playing again (played the rest of the year at Woodville-West Torrens)

They could open the finals right up and be a contender in their current form

[GWW]

Yeah this finals series is going to be particularly interesting in the Rivery Murray League. 4 clubs with definite claims to the title. 4 evenly matched clubs, i think a lot will depend on injuries to key players (even more than ever). Really hard to pick who will play off in GF, i think Imps should make it (their top 6 or 7 players are up their with the best in the league and they have great forwards), and probably Jervois as well, but the Bluds dont have the invincibility of the last 3 seasons. Ramblers shouldn't be discounted either, particularly if Girardi and Viney have a big finals series.

Re Joe Pedlar (from WWT), will he actually qualify for the finals? Not sure how many games hes played, if he did it would be a huge bonus for Mypo. I've got a feeling that next year could be Mypo's year though (if the money doesn't run out).

[THE MOLE]

Jervois dont seem to be the same force they have been the last few years, lost a few quality players and replacements havent filled the gaps. Will be an interesting final series