HFL Division 1 (Central)

[Silky skills]

match summary of the A grade assoc game.... mind numbing bordemn, and left at half time

u 17s was a pretty good game to watch both teams were pretty hard at and it was a good skill level as well

the under 14s game was an awesome game of footy, owned by the hills for the first half, and then owned by barossa in the second half, was a nail biter with hills going down by 2 points, but it was a great game none the less.

and surely barossa have a better oval then that??? bugger all parking, ok oval but surely theyve got better ovals, angaston oval is a good oval why not play it there???

maybe the crumber or robby can fill us in on that one???

[brod]

match summary of the A grade assoc game.... mind numbing bordemn, and left at half time

u 17s was a pretty good game to watch both teams were pretty hard at and it was a good skill level as well

the under 14s game was an awesome game of footy, owned by the hills for the first half, and then owned by barossa in the second half, was a nail biter with hills going down by 2 points, but it was a great game none the less.

and surely barossa have a better oval then that??? bugger all parking, ok oval but surely theyve got better ovals, angaston oval is a good oval why not play it there???

maybe the crumber or robby can fill us in on that one???

Maybe I should thank you for leaving at half time (as a fair few other did) was able to get a car park around the oval.....SOOO COLD

[The Crumber]

match summary of the A grade assoc game.... mind numbing bordemn, and left at half time

u 17s was a pretty good game to watch both teams were pretty hard at and it was a good skill level as well

the under 14s game was an awesome game of footy, owned by the hills for the first half, and then owned by barossa in the second half, was a nail biter with hills going down by 2 points, but it was a great game none the less.

and surely barossa have a better oval then that??? bugger all parking, ok oval but surely theyve got better ovals, angaston oval is a good oval why not play it there???

maybe the crumber or robby can fill us in on that one???

Maybe I should thank you for leaving at half time (as a fair few other did) was able to get a car park around the oval.....SOOO COLD

Can't fill you in on that one guys as I didn't go. Does anyone have a final score?

[brod]

Me thinks that Silky found it boring as Hills didnt have a shot at goal in the first quarter, and had only two goals until half time.
Early on the third Hills found themselves 12 goals down, but had brought it back to about five goals half way through the last when I left.
Through the first three quarters I had Steven Wyld down as best for you blokes, he did a good job on Kennedy, especially considering the huge amount of ball that was down there in the first half. Josh Cotin got heaps of it, but so did his opponent, who was more damaging with the ball.

[Cougar]

Back to Footy then... As i'm new(ish) to this league - Does anyone really care about the game at Freeling????

Why the apathy towards playing for the Assoc?

Is it because guys want a break when they get a week off - or are the clubs pressuring their stars not to play just to make a point in a thinly veiled swipe at the seemingly unpopular Big O and his merry band of underlings?

Will answer the first question for ya Big Ship, and the answer would be 'NO'.

3 reps from Kersbrook again in the main side, with at least another 4 in the Country side is way too many for a Country Division Club. Was Richards again the only bloke from Uraidla putting up his hand? Slattery and Jaques from Torrens Valley would walk into the Best side Hills could put on the park. Association Football is Dead, and the only possable way of reviving it, is put out this clause, 'If you are picked in the squad and make yourself unavailable, you are suspended for next weeks game'. Most won't agree with this, but it's what Barossa, Gawler and Light did to make themselves competitve against Hills.

[brod]

Slattery injured?? or pulled himself out??

[MONTE CRISTO]

Wish I had left Freeling at half time it was so cold! We didn't have a bad side but they were a fair bit better. Couldn't understand a couple of the coaching moves - I don't know how good he is but why pick the Div 2 medallist and virtually sit him on the fence all day when your side is 10 goals down, why not give Paul Richards a go in ruck as we were getting killed there and no-one was taking any field marks, why pick Chad Dawe if he is now too slow, etc etc etc. I guess its easy to be critical when you lose and I think the Artic conditions got to me!

[oldwiseman]

Agree was cold out there at freeling. Coming from Victoria it was good to see an interleague game for the first time. To play the juniors from 15's then 17's then seniors is a great concept. From what I hear too much interference from clubs restricts who plays etc. It was refreshing to see 2 junior games of such good standard. The hills 15's lads were unlucky I'm told as injury and illness took it's toll as the game wore on. I can see what they say about that young Shearwood kid for hills. Did he kick 2 goal 7 and a couple out on the full and they said he was sick. I don't think Ive seen a kid that quick at that age that reads the ball of packs like he does. There are many good signs with the juniors that are coming through in the next 5 years. There were a couple of standout Mt Barker lads in the 17's as well. Hills footy appears to have a good future so to the knockers out there appreciate what you have. They don't have too many of these type games at home.

[Silky skills]

Me thinks that Silky found it boring as Hills didnt have a shot at goal in the first quarter, and had only two goals until half time.
Early on the third Hills found themselves 12 goals down, but had brought it back to about five goals half way through the last when I left.
Through the first three quarters I had Steven Wyld down as best for you blokes, he did a good job on Kennedy, especially considering the huge amount of ball that was down there in the first half. Josh Cotin got heaps of it, but so did his opponent, who was more damaging with the ball.

kennedy kicked 6 jam scrolls, wyldy is a very very good player but i think he got convincingly beaten on the weekend.
and also brod i obviously wanted hills to win but it didnt realy bother me to much, the game just oozed lack of care and lack of want thats what made it painful to watch

[blockie]

From what I hear too much interference from clubs restricts who plays etc.

Seems like two sets of "rules" apply to selection, in the Barossa, if selected you MUST play or at least make yourself available, if you can not come up with a bonafida excuse, and that doesn't mean going away for weekend, you can and will be suspended from club football. Only excuses are injuries and work commitments, only if they were arranged before selection in team basically. Ironic, that Hills are almost voluntary to play and guys want it the other way around, while players in the Barossa are forced to play and clubs wouldn't mind that to be the other way around!! Perhaps would be great to see it voluntary from both associations, and they must be "locals" not players coming into the associations for $$.

[brod]

Me thinks that Silky found it boring as Hills didnt have a shot at goal in the first quarter, and had only two goals until half time.
Early on the third Hills found themselves 12 goals down, but had brought it back to about five goals half way through the last when I left.
Through the first three quarters I had Steven Wyld down as best for you blokes, he did a good job on Kennedy, especially considering the huge amount of ball that was down there in the first half. Josh Cotin got heaps of it, but so did his opponent, who was more damaging with the ball.

kennedy kicked 6 jam scrolls, wyldy is a very very good player but i think he got convincingly beaten on the weekend.
and also brod i obviously wanted hills to win but it didnt realy bother me to much, the game just oozed lack of care and lack of want thats what made it painful to watch

6! Thats a few down on average for him this season and the way the ball was coming down without any pressure in the first half, a player of his skills shouldve been able to do more.

[The_Special_One]

The Associations need to decide what they would like to gain from these inter league matches! Is the game for exhibition purposes or for a flat out competitive game.
Because it seems to be a bit of both at the moment especially from the Hills behalf. You Can't expect to beat a team that had been training together for several weeks with just four training sessions. And the HFL continues to pick the best 21 players in the comp, not the best team in the comp. You cannot win a game of football when 90% of your team are midfielders. Pick players for positions not because they are the best. Let clubs decide who they send out, each club could send out their best forward, midfielder etc You could also look at having inter league every two years instead of every year...

[kick it to me]

Interleauge is a waste of time in the Hills, whilst some think it is important i think you will find a majority of players simply don't care. In fact it sounds like at the under 17s interleague training the president tried making a great speech about how important interleauge is, and how important the shield is. Only problem being he didnt actually know what the shield was called and had to ask his audience for its name. The weekend is an opportunity for players to hurt themselves and potentially hurt their respective clubs campaign for the flag. The best team isnt being put on the park so get rid of it.

[Saint]

Agree completley with the oportunity to hurt themselfs quote, One of the u17s boys broke his hand and is going to miss 7 weeks. I am pretty sure he would have rathered play that 7 weeks of football for his club than one asociation game.

[Inside 50]

Agree completley with the oportunity to hurt themselfs quote, One of the u17s boys broke his hand and is going to miss 7 weeks. I am pretty sure he would have rathered play that 7 weeks of football for his club than one asociation game.

Injuries are part of the game mate... thats just football.
Personally I cant beleive people are saying Association and Representative footy is a waste of time. Some of my best memories and friendships from Hills footy were from playing at Association level. And at the end of the day, that is the only reason anyone plays the game... because its fun.

[Mop Up]

There is a school of thought around that if the older players don't want to play have both teams playing an under 23 team. The best young players of th A grade. I know the young guys would certainly be very keen to play and I dare say the crowd would be alot bigger with all their mates coming to the game to watch.

Just a thought! I personally like the association games the way they are...

And the special one has a point. Our team is always just the best midfielders of the comp instead of people picked in their positions. The Vic and Dream team sides were picked dependant on positions you play. On the weekend we had forwards and midfielders playing backlines and in particular key position backline positions. Seems stupid....

[trigalo16]

forum,

I believe its up to the individual on whether they want to play association or not. I believe its wrong to play someone who is a good player, but doesn't want to play int he game, and have another player miss out and actually wanted to represent the hills.

I personally think association is a great idea, I captained the hills in 2006, it was a huge privelidge for me to be named as skipper and better yet, playing with some other quality players from other teams, you make friendships with players from other sides, and we all wanted to play for the Hills. We all knew that Hills were one of the strongest comps going around and wanted to prove it.

Its a great idea provided the league can work it in with the competition. Its a fine line between having too many breaks during the season. I know in 2005 and 2006, there were too many breaks with the byes and association and then state country carnival. Therefore the players who dont play assoc etc, complain cos there are too many breaks.

Whereas in 2007 onwards, no more byes with birdwood, hence only one break for the year with state country carnival, the players need the break and don't play association. Hard to please everyone unfortunately!!

But all in all, I found it a privelidge to play for the hills, its a great comp, and by having the chance to then represent Southern Districts, then being named State captain, it enabled myself and other players for that matter to play at a higher level and become a better footballer. But most importantly, meeting a bunch of great people along the way. I know I will be in touch with for a long time.

[The Crumber]

Agree was cold out there at freeling. Coming from Victoria it was good to see an interleague game for the first time. To play the juniors from 15's then 17's then seniors is a great concept. From what I hear too much interference from clubs restricts who plays etc. It was refreshing to see 2 junior games of such good standard. The hills 15's lads were unlucky I'm told as injury and illness took it's toll as the game wore on. I can see what they say about that young Shearwood kid for hills. Did he kick 2 goal 7 and a couple out on the full and they said he was sick. I don't think Ive seen a kid that quick at that age that reads the ball of packs like he does. There are many good signs with the juniors that are coming through in the next 5 years. There were a couple of standout Mt Barker lads in the 17's as well. Hills footy appears to have a good future so to the knockers out there appreciate what you have. They don't have too many of these type games at home.

I'm sorry to be critical mate, but this sounds like a letter to the Final Siren. And I guess most know how I feel about these 'letters'. I just wish the 'powers that be' who keep popping up on here would refrain from beating their own chests and give us some peace. Interleague is dead as it stands at the moment. Why on earth do we have to keep proving something? Isn't this a game after all?

[Tex]

Tips this weekend I am going for some upsets, with most teams near full strength after the break
Hahndorf to beat Mt Lofty
Onkas to beat Mounts
Bridgy to beat Lobey
Ironbank just over Roosters
Blackwood over Uris
This is the best round of the season cant wait to the final round could decide one or two spots in the five.

[devilsadvocate]

There is a school of thought around that if the older players don't want to play have both teams playing an under 23 team. The best young players of th A grade. I know the young guys would certainly be very keen to play and I dare say the crowd would be alot bigger with all their mates coming to the game to watch.

Just a thought! I personally like the association games the way they are...

And the special one has a point. Our team is always just the best midfielders of the comp instead of people picked in their positions. The Vic and Dream team sides were picked dependant on positions you play. On the weekend we had forwards and midfielders playing backlines and in particular key position backline positions. Seems stupid....

I was thinking the same thing....as you say, the younger blokes seem to be the keenest to play interleague, so an U23 would be a great idea.