DIV 1 2007

[finn]

No real surprises, watched the Rocs v Uni "Blockbuster". Average game. Both will continue to struggle. Heard that Broadview were only 1 goal down at one stage in last 1/4 then got pumped by 10 goal, looks like they haven't changed from last year.

Sharky, do you know if Uni had more of their senior players from last year in their team? saw that their reserves won so I assume some senior players are returning.

another two or three but still looking at a turnover of about 50% of the div 1 & 1 Res sides (at least) in comparison with last year.

[Shirtfront]

No real surprises, watched the Rocs v Uni "Blockbuster". Average game. Both will continue to struggle. Heard that Broadview were only 1 goal down at one stage in last 1/4 then got pumped by 10 goal, looks like they haven't changed from last year.

Sharky, do you know if Uni had more of their senior players from last year in their team? saw that their reserves won so I assume some senior players are returning.

Looks like they had a couple more coming back, saw a few faces i recognise. Spoke to one of their supporters and he rekons they will be primed for about 3 - 4 weeks away. A little too late if thats the case i rekon.

[Pertaringa]

No worries Carey, and I'm not sure what the difference is, but from what I've heard the Club has been more than impressed with the commitment shown by the two players in question. Not just training, but functions also, definitely setting a good example.

On a different note, and as a new-comer to D1, which Club's are normally the powerhouses in the Reserves, seems fairly divided between good and bad so far, not a lot in the middle?

[finn]

No worries Carey, and I'm not sure what the difference is, but from what I've heard the Club has been more than impressed with the commitment shown by the two players in question. Not just training, but functions also, definitely setting a good example.

On a different note, and as a new-comer to D1, which Club's are normally the powerhouses in the Reserves, seems fairly divided between good and bad so far, not a lot in the middle?

over the last 8-10 years, goodwood and the uni blacks. seaton played off in the gf last year but are relegated. the blacks have lost heaps so will probably be mid range.

[silent hour]

No real surprises, watched the Rocs v Uni "Blockbuster". Average game. Both will continue to struggle. Heard that Broadview were only 1 goal down at one stage in last 1/4 then got pumped by 10 goal, looks like they haven't changed from last year.

Sharky, do you know if Uni had more of their senior players from last year in their team? saw that their reserves won so I assume some senior players are returning.

Looks like they had a couple more coming back, saw a few faces i recognise. Spoke to one of their supporters and he rekons they will be primed for about 3 - 4 weeks away. A little too late if thats the case i rekon.

have to agree with you about it being a little to late, but I suppose by then they will be deperately trying to stay out of the relegation zone.

[playon]

Adel Uni getting relegated, will be the greatest thing to ever happen!!!!

[silent hour]

and very embarassing

[Shirtfront]

and very embarassing

Unfortunately after last years celebration it could only go down hill from there. Most blokes played 1 more year instead of retiring. Now most of em have. Never been out of A1..........to be continued.

[finn]

Adel Uni getting relegated, will be the greatest thing to ever happen!!!!

why?

[Bluedemon]

about time that unit gets relegated, good choice to get a washed up coach uni

[Shirtfront]

about time that unit gets relegated, good choice to get a washed up coach uni

Agreeg kookas, why oh why would you even consider him as the coach to take that club further than last year. Behind the times, the days of coaches like him are limited.

[Shirtfront]

any news on C appelby retiring from A1 Broadview, gun player but got couple of knee injuries from memory. Heard it the other day but not sure about the source.

[finn]

about time that unit gets relegated, good choice to get a washed up coach uni

Agreeg kookas, why oh why would you even consider him as the coach to take that club further than last year. Behind the times, the days of coaches like him are limited.

something along the lines of mason leaving late to norwood and the difficulty in hiring coaches in January as most decent ones would have been snaffled by clubs. hasn't been helped by loss of players though. i guess we'll find out in due course.

[GS Fan]

Looks like Goodie Saints have hit their stride but its time for the myth about not paying out much cash to be destroyed. Spoke to Adrian Burton and he told me he is getting $300 per game so if you assume the likes of Demasi, Webb, Illman, Spencer and Kells are also up around that mark you can see that money is not an issue.

At Goodies only 4-5 players get paid every week and other than maybe Adrian Burton NO ONE gets anywhere near that amount of money. I hear the club has a good atmosphere and that is what draws players there, and thats why they stay.

[bomber]

andrew alesci made the team of the year in 06. what has happened to him? haven't seen his name in the best. is he injured or has he moved on?

[playon]

Who are the most underated players at each club in Div 1, forget about the big name recruits who get payed $$$'s and dont train..........

[Jayne]

Looks like Goodie Saints have hit their stride but its time for the myth about not paying out much cash to be destroyed. Spoke to Adrian Burton and he told me he is getting $300 per game so if you assume the likes of Demasi, Webb, Illman, Spencer and Kells are also up around that mark you can see that money is not an issue.

At Goodies only 4-5 players get paid every week and other than maybe Adrian Burton NO ONE gets anywhere near that amount of money. I hear the club has a good atmosphere and that is what draws players there, and thats why they stay.

Footynut you are spot on! GSF you say none of those others get anywhere near $300 & I think you might be right Demasi, Webb and Spencer in particular I'm sure would fit in the $400>$600 bracket. This fictional nonsense that Goody Saints don't pay, needs to be put to bed; no problem with them paying players but it is very tiring hearing the same old we "don't pay big dough" routine year after after year... Rubbish!!!!!!

[finn]

andrew alesci made the team of the year in 06. what has happened to him? haven't seen his name in the best. is he injured or has he moved on?

as far as i'm aware he's injured

[GS Fan]

Looks like Goodie Saints have hit their stride but its time for the myth about not paying out much cash to be destroyed. Spoke to Adrian Burton and he told me he is getting $300 per game so if you assume the likes of Demasi, Webb, Illman, Spencer and Kells are also up around that mark you can see that money is not an issue.

At Goodies only 4-5 players get paid every week and other than maybe Adrian Burton NO ONE gets anywhere near that amount of money. I hear the club has a good atmosphere and that is what draws players there, and thats why they stay.

Footynut you are spot on! GSF you say none of those others get anywhere near $300 & I think you might be right Demasi, Webb and Spencer in particular I'm sure would fit in the $400>$600 bracket. This fictional nonsense that Goody Saints don't pay, needs to be put to bed; no problem with them paying players but it is very tiring hearing the same old we "don't pay big dough" routine year after after year... Rubbish!!!!!!

Jayne, you're entitled to your thoughts, but I am only telling you the facts that I know. Even if they were paying that type of money they are at least getting the results from it. I'm sure plenty of other teams (and players themselves) would like to be in the position the Goodwood Saints are.

[turkey slapper]

Looks like Goodie Saints have hit their stride but its time for the myth about not paying out much cash to be destroyed. Spoke to Adrian Burton and he told me he is getting $300 per game so if you assume the likes of Demasi, Webb, Illman, Spencer and Kells are also up around that mark you can see that money is not an issue.

At Goodies only 4-5 players get paid every week and other than maybe Adrian Burton NO ONE gets anywhere near that amount of money. I hear the club has a good atmosphere and that is what draws players there, and thats why they stay.

Footynut you are spot on! GSF you say none of those others get anywhere near $300 & I think you might be right Demasi, Webb and Spencer in particular I'm sure would fit in the $400>$600 bracket. This fictional nonsense that Goody Saints don't pay, needs to be put to bed; no problem with them paying players but it is very tiring hearing the same old we "don't pay big dough" routine year after after year... Rubbish!!!!!!

Could not agree more. Know someone on the board there, and he reckons they pay about 55k. So probly add another 10 to that... if not more. Like it or not, 80% of saafl clubs pay more than 50k per year +