HFL Division 1 (Central)

[devilsadvocate]

I highly doubt Matt Thomas would be back. I'd say if he did return that at least a dozen blokes would walk out the door.

Lastly there are high hopes for the senior colts coming through. 4 of the current crop played A grade footy this season and 3 of these are actually considered by the coaching staff in the best 22 A grade players at the club and were expected to play the duration in the A grade this season. However these boys made the decision to play with their mates in the senior colts who are a very good chance of winning the premiership this season which you can understand but at the same time is a bit disappointing. I'd expect these guys to try their luck down at Sturt during the summer months so they may not even pull on a Uraidla jumper in 2009.

Hahaha, sounds like your boys have woken up to themselves and realised Thomarse is a toolbag.

On the juniors, it's not a bad thing that they want to go to Sturt and play U19's. We had a few do it and come back far better for the experience. So maybe 2010, 2011 you'll have a bunch of 20-21 y.o. guns who I'm assuming will also be worth 1 point. Good position to be in.

[kick it to me]

Ted i rekon 12 is an understatement as to how many blokes would consider walking out if Thomas came back. And by the sounds B Grade Coach Enzo Ferrari wont put up with Hunsie if he only wants to train when he feels like it and not take his footy seriously. I really hope Ryan gets a bit of passion back into his game, pulls his finger out and has a go for the A Grade next year. A serious waste of talent if he doesnt.

[can't beat the facts]

Having read this forum regularly over the past 12 months, it appears that Bridgewater's troubles are just as big off the field as they are on the field.
The underlying feeling that I get is that their senior administration over the last two years have not been capable of make decisions which will benefit the club not only in the short term but in the long term as well.
I believe that an elite athlete who has worked with an afl club a few years ago offered his services last year at an very attractive rate to teach players at Bridgewater some new skills which would benefit their game. In their wisdom, the Bridgewater decision makers decided that the club was better off to teach the players how to kick rather than teach them some totally new skills which some afl clubs are taking on board!!!
The proof is in the pudding. The above mentioned athlete went on to represent his country at the highest level possible recently, Bridgewater won 2 games in a grade this year.
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[Paul Nixon]

Very contradicting to see that Ben Badenoch and Jason Pope from backwood were playing B grade on saturday. Both these players have played less B grade games than A. Cooper, but were able to play because there A's were playing on the same day. Think the HFL should have a long hard look at them selves.[/quote]

Agree 2 words- I believe these two players have played a combined total of 1 game this year in the B's. On the other hand if Blackwood are good enough to make the 2nd semi in both grades they obviously have enormous depth- is it possible form or fitness meant they had to make way for a better player? Or am I being too generous?

[Dashin]

Very contradicting to see that Ben Badenoch and Jason Pope from backwood were playing B grade on saturday. Both these players have played less B grade games than A. Cooper, but were able to play because there A's were playing on the same day. Think the HFL should have a long hard look at them selves.

Agree 2 words- I believe these two players have played a combined total of 1 game this year in the B's. On the other hand if Blackwood are good enough to make the 2nd semi in both grades they obviously have enormous depth- is it possible form or fitness meant they had to make way for a better player? Or am I being too generous?

I think you missed the point Paul Nixon. The fact that Badenoch and Pope played B grade on saturday would suggest that it is only fair to allow Cooper to play on sunday. If Blackwood are good enough to play those two mentioned players in the B-grade, power to them. For the self proclaimed 'Special One' to imply ironbank were cheated losing to a team including two a-graders, despite the fact that they had a full a-grade sqaud, it sounds a little bit like sour grapes to me. Sorry mate, but it does. Can't knock a side for having depth. To be the best you've gotta beat the best.

[Saint]

I highly doubt Matt Thomas would be back. I'd say if he did return that at least a dozen blokes would walk out the door.

Lastly there are high hopes for the senior colts coming through. 4 of the current crop played A grade footy this season and 3 of these are actually considered by the coaching staff in the best 22 A grade players at the club and were expected to play the duration in the A grade this season. However these boys made the decision to play with their mates in the senior colts who are a very good chance of winning the premiership this season which you can understand but at the same time is a bit disappointing. I'd expect these guys to try their luck down at Sturt during the summer months so they may not even pull on a Uraidla jumper in 2009.

Hahaha, sounds like your boys have woken up to themselves and realised Thomarse is a toolbag.

On the juniors, it's not a bad thing that they want to go to Sturt and play U19's. We had a few do it and come back far better for the experience. So maybe 2010, 2011 you'll have a bunch of 20-21 y.o. guns who I'm assuming will also be worth 1 point. Good position to be in.

Mate we have always known that thomas is a big headed prick and i doubt that the legendary president (Charlie Parker) would alow him back to the club especialy with a talented crop of senior colts coming through next year. Why would you want that douchebag around a bunch of promising young kids?

[devilsadvocate]

Mate we have always known that thomas is a big headed prick and i doubt that the legendary president (Charlie Parker) would alow him back to the club especialy with a talented crop of senior colts coming through next year. Why would you want that douchebag around a bunch of promising young kids?

I agree on that call, you've obviously got a smart pres at Cabbage land.

[dangermouse]

Ben Badenoch a top three player at any Central Club? Good one.

[magpiemaster]

Are uraidla going to maintain their coach from this year? Have heard people aren't to happy out at the cabbage.

Ballhog to answer your question about people not being happy I think it's more a case of people being disappointed. The club is as happy a place as it has ever been. There is a stong sense of underachievement around the traps as several posters have highlighted in this forum in the past week. There were 6 first choice players missing in the elimination final having all suffered season ending injuries over the course of the season which didnt help. Of these 3 or 4 may not play again. From what I've heard Sutherland will be at the helm next year.

As Ryan Hunter has been telling everyone in the front bar of the Uri for the last 6 months he is coming back to Uraidla next season to apparently play B grade! Doesn't want to play A's because he would have to train twice a week.

I highly doubt Matt Thomas would be back. I'd say if he did return that at least a dozen blokes would walk out the door.

All the talk about potential recruits going to Uraidla would be nothing more than pissed talk at this stage. You'd think if Uri's are going to be a serious contender next year though that they need at least a couple of key position players to top things up.

Lastly there are high hopes for the senior colts coming through. 4 of the current crop played A grade footy this season and 3 of these are actually considered by the coaching staff in the best 22 A grade players at the club and were expected to play the duration in the A grade this season. However these boys made the decision to play with their mates in the senior colts who are a very good chance of winning the premiership this season which you can understand but at the same time is a bit disappointing. I'd expect these guys to try their luck down at Sturt during the summer months so they may not even pull on a Uraidla jumper in 2009.

ted, who were the 4 under 17's making their debut in the A grade this season? i know Wotton, Leibelt and Thomas who was the other? and i dont think all of them would have made you finals side appart from maybe wotton but even that would not have helped you win against handorf a few weeks back. and i agree i think 1 or 2 more key position players along with the development of their young players like , cox, pridham, sutton and brown who all played well against us in the final and their team will be around the mark again next year.

anyway what do ppl think handorfs chances are this week?

[dangermouse]

Even money magpie master- I would think you blokes would match up quite well against Blackwood. Purling on Roche could work well. Gallagher would be very handy against a relatively big (slow) Blackwood backline- will he be right? Where will this week's matches be played?

[bazzw]

i think this week is at Balhannah with the GF at Lobethal

[Dashin]

I heard on good authority that the GF was to be played at Balhannah but after Shane Collins abused an umpire (I think it was), the HFL decided to hand it over to the Valley of Praise.

I believe it's been discussed earlier but can anyone shed any light on the incident. Is Collins still gonna be there next year?

And dangermouse, i agree with you, hahndorf v Blackwood is an even money contest. Should be a jaffa of a game.

[BRaG]

Any word on who the Umpires will be yet?

[Howard]

Having read this forum regularly over the past 12 months, it appears that Bridgewater's troubles are just as big off the field as they are on the field.
The underlying feeling that I get is that their senior administration over the last two years have not been capable of make decisions which will benefit the club not only in the short term but in the long term as well.
I believe that an elite athlete who has worked with an afl club a few years ago offered his services last year at an very attractive rate to teach players at Bridgewater some new skills which would benefit their game. In their wisdom, the Bridgewater decision makers decided that the club was better off to teach the players how to kick rather than teach them some totally new skills which some afl clubs are taking on board!!!
The proof is in the pudding. The above mentioned athlete went on to represent his country at the highest level possible recently, Bridgewater won 2 games in a grade this year.
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I reckon teaching guys how to kick is not a bad start, rather than how to fall down with some grace!

[Amateur Footy]

Having seen both teams recently I'd be backing Blackwood. Hahndorf have the onballers to match them but not the depth around the ground. From what I saw of the game between Lofty and Blackwood the standard is higher than I've seen any other teams put together.

FYI Badenoch had been out for 4 weeks with hamstring before Saturday, so reasonable he was in Bs.

[lastword]

Any word on who the Umpires will be yet?

Who do you rate as being worthy of umpiring such a high quality game. Dennis Raymond, Liebelt Trev McDonald are up there as are a couple of the blokes from the southern league. I have seen them but i don't know their names. Surely Butch Marsdon and Clarky are not in the mix.

[devilsadvocate]

Any word on who the Umpires will be yet?

Who do you rate as being worthy of umpiring such a high quality game. Dennis Raymond, Liebelt Trev McDonald are up there as are a couple of the blokes from the southern league. I have seen them but i don't know their names. Surely Butch Marsdon and Clarky are not in the mix.

Not sure how wise it would be to let Raymond umpire considering he was Hahndy's previous coach and a 10 year player?

Then again, I hope Hahndy knock the Woods out, so bring it on.

[can't beat the facts]

Having read this forum regularly over the past 12 months, it appears that Bridgewater's troubles are just as big off the field as they are on the field.
The underlying feeling that I get is that their senior administration over the last two years have not been capable of make decisions which will benefit the club not only in the short term but in the long term as well.
I believe that an elite athlete who has worked with an afl club a few years ago offered his services last year at an very attractive rate to teach players at Bridgewater some new skills which would benefit their game. In their wisdom, the Bridgewater decision makers decided that the club was better off to teach the players how to kick rather than teach them some totally new skills which some afl clubs are taking on board!!!
The proof is in the pudding. The above mentioned athlete went on to represent his country at the highest level possible recently, Bridgewater won 2 games in a grade this year.
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I reckon teaching guys how to kick is not a bad start, rather than how to fall down with some grace!

Yeah , a great effort this year winning 2 games after being taught how to kick the sher

[Tanka]

I believe Collo has definately left Onkas

[Cougar]

I believe Collo has definately left Onkas

Was he pushed, or did he jump? And how many games did he get from the Tribunal for that report?