SAAFL Division 2 2013

[Knackers]

soooo....

word on the street is Kilburn so wrapped up in their A grade going 3-peat and going back to div 1 that they have neglected to acknowledge a handfull of players who are fringe A grade/B grade players, who have now sought better opportunities else where..

Kilburn A grade will be good, but the B grade will struggle to win a game..

Correct.

[bird of prey]

soooo....

word on the street is Kilburn so wrapped up in their A grade going 3-peat and going back to div 1 that they have neglected to acknowledge a handfull of players who are fringe A grade/B grade players, who have now sought better opportunities else where..

Kilburn A grade will be good, but the B grade will struggle to win a game..

Correct.

As long as they have half a dozen players in their b grade who are capable of stepping up to the a grade, I don't think they would care where their b grade finishes.
When they were a powerhouse in the 90's their b grade was always below average.

[Yardy Lard]

Marbles - would be getting on the mighty Chics. Think you will find that Kilburn will take a power of beating for the flag. Already they are favourites here with the punters and they are getting a top side together. The 3 peat is looking more and more likely all the time. Port District, Gepps Cross, SHOC and Walkerville look to have very good sides and are recruiting heavily as well, and maybe one of them can topple the Chics. Those 5 sides seem certain to play finals. Flinders Park and SMOSH might be the smokies.

[Cohiba]

soooo....

word on the street is Kilburn so wrapped up in their A grade going 3-peat and going back to div 1 that they have neglected to acknowledge a handfull of players who are fringe A grade/B grade players, who have now sought better opportunities else where..

Kilburn A grade will be good, but the B grade will struggle to win a game..

Correct.

As long as they have half a dozen players in their b grade who are capable of stepping up to the a grade, I don't think they would care where their b grade finishes.
When they were a powerhouse in the 90's their b grade was always below average.

"Don't care where the B grade finishes"!!!!! I didn't realise the Chic's club culture was to blow sunshine up the A Grades arse whilst telling their other grades f**k you Jack I'm alright. No wonder players a leaving if that is the case......

[marbles]

Marbles - would be getting on the mighty Chics. Think you will find that Kilburn will take a power of beating for the flag. Already they are favourites here with the punters and they are getting a top side together. The 3 peat is looking more and more likely all the time. Port District, Gepps Cross, SHOC and Walkerville look to have very good sides and are recruiting heavily as well, and maybe one of them can topple the Chics. Those 5 sides seem certain to play finals. Flinders Park and SMOSH might be the smokies.

Ive cetainly packed my bags at henley plus everyone i know in the SAAFL we''re all comin to kilburn cos theres no challenger in site, infact talk around town is after the 2014 div1 flag us KILBURNIONS are headin to the Sanfl and winning that flag too. Go u mighty chics catch ya at training phht NOT

[Yardy Lard]

Marbles - would be getting on the mighty Chics. Think you will find that Kilburn will take a power of beating for the flag. Already they are favourites here with the punters and they are getting a top side together. The 3 peat is looking more and more likely all the time. Port District, Gepps Cross, SHOC and Walkerville look to have very good sides and are recruiting heavily as well, and maybe one of them can topple the Chics. Those 5 sides seem certain to play finals. Flinders Park and SMOSH might be the smokies.

Ive cetainly packed my bags at henley plus everyone i know in the SAAFL we''re all comin to kilburn cos theres no challenger in site, infact talk around town is after the 2014 div1 flag us KILBURNIONS are headin to the Sanfl and winning that flag too. Go u mighty chics catch ya at training phht NOT

Think the SANFL bid has sailed. During the 90's the mighty Chics were trying to be the 10th team in the SANFL. Posters and stickers were put all the way up Tynte Street, North Adelaide around the old Amateur League house and distributed wide and far. The club if admitted at the time, would have made a very good 10th team, with fantastic amenities and oval. The playing stocks at the time were first class and they had a terrific coach in Steve O'Connor. They would have acquitted themselves very well, without winning many in the early stages.

[Yardy Lard]

Just had email from friend on KI
Deal has fallen through with Johncock
The total offer of flights accomodation and so much a game, hasnt come up to Johncocks expectations, or Districts offer
He will stay at Districts, or until another club has a go

It would appear Johncock is not a club man as he has been linked to half the club in SA during the off season and is only driving up his price at Port Districts.
What position does this lad Natt play that has been signed by Willaston and how does he play?

I will help you with your spotting and recon Uncle Sam.
Might help you when Tanunda play Willaston this year. Round 1 on April 20th at Willaston.

Travis Natt is a left footer. Rover or ruck/rover
Good in and under type player at the stoppages
Clearance work is good, and wins a lot of contested footy
About 5.9
Reasonably quick and will enjoy the vast expanses of Willaston Oval. Lots of room to move there.

Hope this helps

[bird of prey]

soooo....

word on the street is Kilburn so wrapped up in their A grade going 3-peat and going back to div 1 that they have neglected to acknowledge a handfull of players who are fringe A grade/B grade players, who have now sought better opportunities else where..

Kilburn A grade will be good, but the B grade will struggle to win a game..

Correct.

As long as they have half a dozen players in their b grade who are capable of stepping up to the a grade, I don't think they would care where their b grade finishes.
When they were a powerhouse in the 90's their b grade was always below average.

"Don't care where the B grade finishes"!!!!! I didn't realise the Chic's club culture was to blow sunshine up the A Grades arse whilst telling their other grades f**k you Jack I'm alright. No wonder players a leaving if that is the case......

Well of course the club I'm sure would want all their grades to do well. No club would treat their other grades like they don't exist. That's not what I meant.
But what would you prefer, an ok a grade and an ok b grade, or a very strong a grade with a below average b grade?

A clubs success is ultimately decided on their a grade flags isn't it? I would say it is a bonus if the rest of the grades in a club win flags too.

And it's just the way it is that when you have a successful a grade side, your depth players are always going to be on the look out for other opportunities. I reckon almost every club would go through that.

[The Dark Knight]

Correct.

As long as they have half a dozen players in their b grade who are capable of stepping up to the a grade, I don't think they would care where their b grade finishes.
When they were a powerhouse in the 90's their b grade was always below average.

"Don't care where the B grade finishes"!!!!! I didn't realise the Chic's club culture was to blow sunshine up the A Grades arse whilst telling their other grades f**k you Jack I'm alright. No wonder players a leaving if that is the case......

Well of course the club I'm sure would want all their grades to do well. No club would treat their other grades like they don't exist. That's not what I meant.
But what would you prefer, an ok a grade and an ok b grade, or a very strong a grade with a below average b grade?

A clubs success is ultimately decided on their a grade flags isn't it? I would say it is a bonus if the rest of the grades in a club win flags too.

And it's just the way it is that when you have a successful a grade side, your depth players are always going to be on the look out for other opportunities. I reckon almost every club would go through that.

Top post there BOP.

[Cohiba]

As long as they have half a dozen players in their b grade who are capable of stepping up to the a grade, I don't think they would care where their b grade finishes.
When they were a powerhouse in the 90's their b grade was always below average.

"Don't care where the B grade finishes"!!!!! I didn't realise the Chic's club culture was to blow sunshine up the A Grades arse whilst telling their other grades f**k you Jack I'm alright. No wonder players a leaving if that is the case......

Well of course the club I'm sure would want all their grades to do well. No club would treat their other grades like they don't exist. That's not what I meant.
But what would you prefer, an ok a grade and an ok b grade, or a very strong a grade with a below average b grade?

A clubs success is ultimately decided on their a grade flags isn't it? I would say it is a bonus if the rest of the grades in a club win flags too.

And it's just the way it is that when you have a successful a grade side, your depth players are always going to be on the look out for other opportunities. I reckon almost every club would go through that.

Don't disagree that all Clubs strive for A grade success (premierships and promotion) and the opportunities they present. My point was specifically to your comment that "you believe clubs do not care where their B grade finishes". I disagreed. Players who transit between the A's and B's when opportunities arise invariably do better when doing so from a position of success and strength. It may not be what you meant but its exactly what you said. Oddly enough you then posted "of course the Club I'm sure would want all their grades to do well. It seems were in accord now.....

[bird of prey]

As long as they have half a dozen players in their b grade who are capable of stepping up to the a grade, I don't think they would care where their b grade finishes.
When they were a powerhouse in the 90's their b grade was always below average.

"Don't care where the B grade finishes"!!!!! I didn't realise the Chic's club culture was to blow sunshine up the A Grades arse whilst telling their other grades f**k you Jack I'm alright. No wonder players a leaving if that is the case......

Well of course the club I'm sure would want all their grades to do well. No club would treat their other grades like they don't exist. That's not what I meant.
But what would you prefer, an ok a grade and an ok b grade, or a very strong a grade with a below average b grade?

A clubs success is ultimately decided on their a grade flags isn't it? I would say it is a bonus if the rest of the grades in a club win flags too.

And it's just the way it is that when you have a successful a grade side, your depth players are always going to be on the look out for other opportunities. I reckon almost every club would go through that.

Don't disagree that all Clubs strive for A grade success (premierships and promotion) and the opportunities they present. My point was specifically to your comment that "you believe clubs do not care where their B grade finishes". I disagreed. Players who transit between the A's and B's when opportunities arise invariably do better when doing so from a position of success and strength. It may not be what you meant but its exactly what you said. Oddly enough you then posted "of course the Club I'm sure would want all their grades to do well. It seems were in accord now.....

Ah ha.... Maybe that part of my post came across with the incorrect tone. I'm glad we are now on the same page and concur

[bird of prey]

On a separate topic. I was wondering now, if a Walkerville person could let us know how they manage to fit all their new recruits into the side, given the points allocation. Through the ex Gaza players alone I count 18 points, plus another 6 points I think from Riverland recruits. Have these players being made aware of this and that they may have to play numerous games in the b grade (like recruits last year had to) in order to keep the team under the points allocation in particular games?
If all these players could play in the 1 side, then give them the premiership now. No way in hell could any defenders stop both Heinze and Fisher as their 2 key gun forwards. They would both be unstopable in div 2.

[Cohiba]

On a separate topic. I was wondering now, if a Walkerville person could let us know how they manage to fit all their new recruits into the side, given the points allocation. Through the ex Gaza players alone I count 18 points, plus another 6 points I think from Riverland recruits. Have these players being made aware of this and that they may have to play numerous games in the b grade (like recruits last year had to) in order to keep the team under the points allocation in particular games?
If all these players could play in the 1 side, then give them the premiership now. No way in hell could any defenders stop both Heinze and Fisher as their 2 key gun forwards. They would both be unstopable in div 2.

I'm thining the best way to keep it away from the forwards is to get first use of pill........The midfield is where it all starts (and sometimes ends....).

[bird of prey]

On a separate topic. I was wondering now, if a Walkerville person could let us know how they manage to fit all their new recruits into the side, given the points allocation. Through the ex Gaza players alone I count 18 points, plus another 6 points I think from Riverland recruits. Have these players being made aware of this and that they may have to play numerous games in the b grade (like recruits last year had to) in order to keep the team under the points allocation in particular games?
If all these players could play in the 1 side, then give them the premiership now. No way in hell could any defenders stop both Heinze and Fisher as their 2 key gun forwards. They would both be unstopable in div 2.

I'm thining the best way to keep it away from the forwards is to get first use of pill........The midfield is where it all starts (and sometimes ends....).

That is true. But they have also signed some very handy on ballers too.

[Gatt_Weasel]

On a separate topic. I was wondering now, if a Walkerville person could let us know how they manage to fit all their new recruits into the side, given the points allocation. Through the ex Gaza players alone I count 18 points, plus another 6 points I think from Riverland recruits. Have these players being made aware of this and that they may have to play numerous games in the b grade (like recruits last year had to) in order to keep the team under the points allocation in particular games?
If all these players could play in the 1 side, then give them the premiership now. No way in hell could any defenders stop both Heinze and Fisher as their 2 key gun forwards. They would both be unstopable in div 2.

add in another 4 points from brighton and 8 points to carry over from last year means the As Bs and Cs and probably Ds gonna be playing in GF

[grasshopper22]

Meningie Football club of the River Murray football league is looking for a trial game on the 16th of march, Preferably in Adelaide as already have home trials locked in, inbox for details
Cheers

Thanks for the calls and inboxs, we now have a trial against gepps cross

[Haynzy]

Just had email from friend on KI
Deal has fallen through with Johncock
The total offer of flights accomodation and so much a game, hasnt come up to Johncocks expectations, or Districts offer
He will stay at Districts, or until another club has a go

It would appear Johncock is not a club man as he has been linked to half the club in SA during the off season and is only driving up his price at Port Districts.
What position does this lad Natt play that has been signed by Willaston and how does he play?

I will help you with your spotting and recon Uncle Sam.
Might help you when Tanunda play Willaston this year. Round 1 on April 20th at Willaston.

Travis Natt is a left footer. Rover or ruck/rover
Good in and under type player at the stoppages
Clearance work is good, and wins a lot of contested footy
About 5.9
Reasonably quick and will enjoy the vast expanses of Willaston Oval. Lots of room to move there.

Hope this helps

Are there two Travis Natt's at Port Districts, because the Travis Natt I know is over 6 foot and plays a key position roll down back???

[On1Leg]

Just had email from friend on KI
Deal has fallen through with Johncock
The total offer of flights accomodation and so much a game, hasnt come up to Johncocks expectations, or Districts offer
He will stay at Districts, or until another club has a go

It would appear Johncock is not a club man as he has been linked to half the club in SA during the off season and is only driving up his price at Port Districts.
What position does this lad Natt play that has been signed by Willaston and how does he play?

I will help you with your spotting and recon Uncle Sam.
Might help you when Tanunda play Willaston this year. Round 1 on April 20th at Willaston.

Travis Natt is a left footer. Rover or ruck/rover
Good in and under type player at the stoppages


Clearance work is good, and wins a lot of contested footy
About 5.9
Reasonably quick and will enjoy the vast expanses of Willaston Oval. Lots of room to move there.

Hope this helps

Very humorous Yardy

[On1Leg]

On a separate topic. I was wondering now, if a Walkerville person could let us know how they manage to fit all their new recruits into the side, given the points allocation. Through the ex Gaza players alone I count 18 points, plus another 6 points I think from Riverland recruits. Have these players being made aware of this and that they may have to play numerous games in the b grade (like recruits last year had to) in order to keep the team under the points allocation in particular games?
If all these players could play in the 1 side, then give them the premiership now. No way in hell could any defenders stop both Heinze and Fisher as their 2 key gun forwards. They would both be unstopable in div 2.

add in another 4 points from brighton and 8 points to carry over from last year means the As Bs and Cs and probably Ds gonna be playing in GF

They tend to worry about that (the points issue) later. Their B and C grades will continue to play in GFs (with their Bs carrying many more points than their As) and their A grade will be middle of the road. There will be many disgruntled players. Until the Cats sort themselves out and focus on getting their juniors back to play seniors, they'll yo-yo between D2 & D3

[Biggsy]

G'day guys, not sure if anyone can answer this but in regards to the fixture, does anyone know when the mid season break is if there is one?