SAAFL Div 3 & 3R (2010)

[Sturtman]

staying well clear of the umpires with this post because there has already been 3 pages worth about them.
was a cracker of a game at port reserve, IMO Portland and Mitcham play very similar brands of footy that make entertaining viewing for supporters, Mitch Doyle for Mitcham is a gun and IMO doesnt get any were near the recognition he deserves in this div. Lipson changed the game for us in the third quarter turning it on before he went down with his knee, Granlese got back to the form the portland faithful know hes capable and was awsome across half back. Dave Bird back tomorrow puts huge prssure on the coaching staff, watch this space

Good to see some kudos head Doyle's way. Love the way he plays, hard and fair.

Agreed the game on the weekend was a cracker. Not worth saying anything about umpiring, but what is worth mentioning is that I was impressed with Portlands pressure around the ball and desire to run in numbers when they have it. I'd agree that when playing well, both Portland and ourselves play a very similar style of football, which made for a great game on the weekend. Perkins is a star, Wareing is slippery as an eel and it was the best game I've seen Brett 'muffler' Ellis play.

On a sour note, "who took the Jam outta Thornton's donut"? Granted I'm new to Mitcham but that guy is devoid of any class every time I bump into him. Was with a few 'neutrals' at the end of the game who weren't impressed with his expletive rants. It was humorous to watch but maybe a few soothing words to the big fella would be in order. Club passion is one thing but not exactly inspirational for the young'uns.

Also, while I have Portlands attention, do you fellas see much of Jeff 'Strawbs' Emmell Aka 'Red'? Now there's a fella worth his weight in gold to a clubs image.


Anyhoo, it's been a great season to be part of with the Hawks and best of luck to the remaining finalsts

Andy may have been pissed off aswell with the small group of morons standing pretty much behind the coaches box all game hanging shit on him and any Portland player running on to the ground from the interchange. Im sure if the big man had walked up to them, which he looked close to doing, they would have shut their mouths. The way the Mitcham crowd were mouthing off made the victory even sweeter. Hope they enjoyed the drive home from as they put it "shitsville". Karma

[turbo182]

staying well clear of the umpires with this post because there has already been 3 pages worth about them.
was a cracker of a game at port reserve, IMO Portland and Mitcham play very similar brands of footy that make entertaining viewing for supporters, Mitch Doyle for Mitcham is a gun and IMO doesnt get any were near the recognition he deserves in this div. Lipson changed the game for us in the third quarter turning it on before he went down with his knee, Granlese got back to the form the portland faithful know hes capable and was awsome across half back. Dave Bird back tomorrow puts huge prssure on the coaching staff, watch this space

Good to see some kudos head Doyle's way. Love the way he plays, hard and fair.

Agreed the game on the weekend was a cracker. Not worth saying anything about umpiring, but what is worth mentioning is that I was impressed with Portlands pressure around the ball and desire to run in numbers when they have it. I'd agree that when playing well, both Portland and ourselves play a very similar style of football, which made for a great game on the weekend. Perkins is a star, Wareing is slippery as an eel and it was the best game I've seen Brett 'muffler' Ellis play.

On a sour note, "who took the Jam outta Thornton's donut"? Granted I'm new to Mitcham but that guy is devoid of any class every time I bump into him. Was with a few 'neutrals' at the end of the game who weren't impressed with his expletive rants. It was humorous to watch but maybe a few soothing words to the big fella would be in order. Club passion is one thing but not exactly inspirational for the young'uns.

Also, while I have Portlands attention, do you fellas see much of Jeff 'Strawbs' Emmell Aka 'Red'? Now there's a fella worth his weight in gold to a clubs image.


Anyhoo, it's been a great season to be part of with the Hawks and best of luck to the remaining finalsts

Andy may have been pissed off aswell with the small group of morons standing pretty much behind the coaches box all game hanging **** on him and any Portland player running on to the ground from the interchange. Im sure if the big man had walked up to them, which he looked close to doing, they would have shut their mouths. The way the Mitcham crowd were mouthing off made the victory even sweeter. Hope they enjoyed the drive home from as they put it "shitsville". Karma

Boom! Would have thought shitsville to be a pretty accurate description

But, at the end of the day, To the victor go the spoils!

[stretch]

Good to see some kudos head Doyle's way. Love the way he plays, hard and fair.

Agreed the game on the weekend was a cracker. Not worth saying anything about umpiring, but what is worth mentioning is that I was impressed with Portlands pressure around the ball and desire to run in numbers when they have it. I'd agree that when playing well, both Portland and ourselves play a very similar style of football, which made for a great game on the weekend. Perkins is a star, Wareing is slippery as an eel and it was the best game I've seen Brett 'muffler' Ellis play.

On a sour note, "who took the Jam outta Thornton's donut"? Granted I'm new to Mitcham but that guy is devoid of any class every time I bump into him. Was with a few 'neutrals' at the end of the game who weren't impressed with his expletive rants. It was humorous to watch but maybe a few soothing words to the big fella would be in order. Club passion is one thing but not exactly inspirational for the young'uns.

Also, while I have Portlands attention, do you fellas see much of Jeff 'Strawbs' Emmell Aka 'Red'? Now there's a fella worth his weight in gold to a clubs image.


Anyhoo, it's been a great season to be part of with the Hawks and best of luck to the remaining finalsts

Andy really doesnt like mitcham and inparticular there coach, as mitchams coach refused to shake his hand after the game that we won at your deck late last year. the big fella is still pretty dirty on that.

Big Strawbs was there on saturday, i had a beer with the great man and a bit of a chat, i believe hes still running around in the super rules, very fit man for his age and dont think there would be to many people out there that dont like him

Good to hear he's still playing. Just make sure he keeps his bowling arm in good nick. Most amazing fella to go have a beer with. Walk into any pub in Adelaide and he knows and remembers half the joint by name.

[HawkieRanger]

I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

[Felch]

I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

This whole post reeks of sour grapes. Umps cost you nothing, if you blokes were tougher in the last quarter, and were maybe coached better, you may have won.

If Thornton was leading your footy club, you might not be Portland's bitches and may have an A grade premiership in the last couple of years, instead of the 'magnificent' B grade side you have !!!

I dont fire up on here easily, but quit making excuses and worrying about Thornton. Its starting to get extremely sad.

[bubba love]

This whole post reeks of sour grapes. Umps cost you nothing, if you blokes were tougher in the last quarter, and were maybe coached better, you may have won.

If Thornton was leading your footy club, you might not be Portland's bitches and may have an A grade premiership in the last couple of years, instead of the 'magnificent' B grade side you have !!!

I dont fire up on here easily, but quit making excuses and worrying about Thornton. Its starting to get extremely sad.[/quote
right on the money felch!

[Sturtman]

I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

This whole post reeks of sour grapes. Umps cost you nothing, if you blokes were tougher in the last quarter, and were maybe coached better, you may have won.

If Thornton was leading your footy club, you might not be Portland's bitches and may have an A grade premiership in the last couple of years, instead of the 'magnificent' B grade side you have !!!

I dont fire up on here easily, but quit making excuses and worrying about Thornton. Its starting to get extremely sad.

Couldnt agree more Felch, some of their blokes were celebrating goals like they had the game won in the 2nd quarter and then when the going got a bit tougher in the last they wanted to sook and moan about the umpiring. Couldnt think of a better side to beat by 1 point

[NO-MERCY]

You blokes had a good honest crack no doubt & got the points well done.
You'd be hoping for the same umpires next week.

Well Well Well after being away all weekend i get home and load up the computer to see what has happened. And guess what No Mercy on hear again complaining about the umpires. The man who said he was having nothing else to do with amatuer league still managed to spare his valuable weekend time to go watch teams he has nothing to do with. Get over it mate, your team came down from div2 and missed the 5. Simple.
On the other side of things well done to portland you guys obviously have had a good year and deserve the right to play of in the mini GF next week. A win there would see you guys achieve alot in the last few years. Will be good to compete against you next year if you can make it. Of course Seaton would have been in your shoes had the umps had not cheated and made them lose, hell they would have gone undefeated they were that good!!! Bloody Umps.

Good to see your team finish bottom MFW ( if thats your real team ) following Seatons footsteps from 3 years ago, only a matter of time before your club ends up where Seaton is today. For someone that speaks so lowely of the Seaton Club & players your club don't mind throwing the cash around to entice players from our club over to yours, the thing about that is the players then get greedier & greedier & head to the country, like they all did last year, they left your club high & dry or should i say LOW & dry. Terrible year by your boys wasn't it MFW, what goes around comes around.
I was hoping to see you out at Portlands game on the weekend & introduce myself to you that would be fun wouldn't it?
Maybe this week i'll see you at the footy, don't hesitate when you see me will you? come & say g'day.

[grandmastasexay]

I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

that was a little bit harsh about the tiniest bump he was staring into space when the bloke got him. As for frank im sure he didn't mean to make you drop your mouth guard!! as did he mean to accidentally high tackle the player running into open goal . umpires were on and off they made bad decisions and then made up for them by making another crap decision which doesn't help. good game by the mitcham boys put up a good fight!!!

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I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

This whole post reeks of sour grapes. Umps cost you nothing, if you blokes were tougher in the last quarter, and were maybe coached better, you may have won.

If Thornton was leading your footy club, you might not be Portland's bitches and may have an A grade premiership in the last couple of years, instead of the 'magnificent' B grade side you have !!!

I dont fire up on here easily, but quit making excuses and worrying about Thornton. Its starting to get extremely sad.

Couldnt agree more Felch, some of their blokes were celebrating goals like they had the game won in the 2nd quarter and then when the going got a bit tougher in the last they wanted to sook and moan about the umpiring. Couldnt think of a better side to beat by 1 point

The whole post? Even the bit where some praise was given to Portland players?

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. Frankly there is going to be bias concerning the outcome of the game. I guess some just have the humility to accept a loss, or a win, however it comes. Can't find much written affronting you blokes as a club, however you seem to have little difficulty in criticising mine. Show some respect and you may get some in return. Personally I have a lot for the Portland players, but some supporters let your club down.

Make whatever you will of this post, undoubtably you'll feel slighted about whatever is written.

[lutz]

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

I thought C Lipson played a pretty decent game considering his age and he hasn't played for a few weeks now... took a few grabs around the ground. he did his job.

[piccachu]

I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

hmm bits i have highlighted is a bit strange chris is a 17 year old kid that was belted in the guts after the mitcham players kicked the goal when he wasnt looking, im not sure i would be so impressed if someone did that to me and it seems a lot of mitcham players are more than willing to puff the chest out at the kids but go back in to there shell pretty quickly when a josh frank or johny coppins is around the place. and as for crying, big wylde was happpy to hit blokes late in arial contests all day then he got one back in the last quarter he did actually cry whilst pleading with the umpires for 50 big tough guy

[SATCHEL]

I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

You are a dead set (no i wont say it) The kid is 17 years old. Is that because he tore it up across half forward when he came on. Were you standing him or your partner? Geez mate you lost we won no matter how you look at it. Have a break for 6 months then come back and post. We should take heed of FC's note to the other guys and stop sooking about it. Yes if the result had been different we may have a had a word or ttwo about it but _uck sake mate grab the box and wipe your nose.

Well done to PA on making it to the big one and being rewarded for their efforts this year and going up to Div 2. Maybe now evreyone else can have a crack next year

[Iron Fist]

I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

You are a dead set (no i wont say it) The kid is 17 years old. Is that because he tore it up across half forward when he came on. Were you standing him or your partner? Geez mate you lost we won no matter how you look at it. Have a break for 6 months then come back and post. We should take heed of FC's note to the other guys and stop sooking about it. Yes if the result had been different we may have a had a word or ttwo about it but _uck sake mate grab the box and wipe your nose.

Well done to PA on making it to the big one and being rewarded for their efforts this year and going up to Div 2. Maybe now evreyone else can have a crack next year

Chris Lipson is 18yrs old.

[turbo182]

I'm not usually one to complain about umpires, or blame them for a loss, but they really cost us on Saturday with some horrible decisions in the second half.

Laslett played a loose man back most of the game and got plenty of it, was very good for Portland as usual. Frank down back was also pretty good, but made me drop my mouth guard in the dirt twice - not happy!

Younger Lipson could learn a little from his big brother, he might only be 17 but if he wants to play with the big boys he'll need to toughen up a bit, copped the tiniest bump on the way back to the goal square after a goal, and went down like an sack of sh*t, came up basically in tears.

Doyle and Muffler Elis were great for us, as was Wyld down back. Really missed Flaners in the middle and Quin & White up forward, but fair to say both sides had a few significant outs.

If Westies not shaking of Thorntons hand back a year or so ago was seen as a lack of respect, I don think it wasn't misinterpreted - the guy doesn't deserve any. Actually calls him a dickhead and gives him the finger before the game, not someone I'd want leading my football club.

Who cares what the supporters have to say, I've never been at a game where people are drinking and things don't go a little over the top.

hmm bits i have highlighted is a bit strange chris is a 17 year old kid that was belted in the guts after the mitcham players kicked the goal when he wasnt looking, im not sure i would be so impressed if someone did that to me and it seems a lot of mitcham players are more than willing to puff the chest out at the kids but go back in to there shell pretty quickly when a josh frank or johny coppins is around the place. and as for crying, big wylde was happpy to hit blokes late in arial contests all day then he got one back in the last quarter he did actually cry whilst pleading with the umpires for 50 big tough guy

Jsut to clarify. Saw that - Barry Hall/Moose mcguire type incident from a couple of years ago - was a bit of a love tap, but must have got him on the money. Not a lto of reaction from the Portland players around him, which was
a. out of character
b. heavily disciplined.

Have to hand it to Portland. I left at half time and thought they were done an dusted - heads dropped, bit of on field arguing amongst players and things jsut not going their way. To turn it around and get up after looking down the barrel of a straight sets exit is a stellar effort, and one that could galvanise the Portland side this week and beyond. Fair play to mitcham as well. A pretty good season that I don't think a lot of people would have predicted.

As for the Umpires. Hardly noticed them after the first 3 minutes where a stinking advantage call gifted Wareing a goal. Everyone stopped, turn to look at the Umpires to try adn work out which way the free kick was going, wareing picks the ball up and slots a nice checky. Think the Ump jsut got caught up in the celebration!

FTR, If Iggies can weather the early Portland stop. I think they'll win again.

Cheers

[Footy Chick]

If you lot don't stop crapping on about the umpiring, I'm going to lock this thread.

[bubba love]

Good to see your team finish bottom MFW ( if thats your real team ) following Seatons footsteps from 3 years ago, only a matter of time before your club ends up where Seaton is today. For someone that speaks so lowely of the Seaton Club & players your club don't mind throwing the cash around to entice players from our club over to yours, the thing about that is the players then get greedier & greedier & head to the country, like they all did last year, they left your club high & dry or should i say LOW & dry. Terrible year by your boys wasn't it MFW, what goes around comes around.
I was hoping to see you out at Portlands game on the weekend & introduce myself to you that would be fun wouldn't it?
Maybe this week i'll see you at the footy, don't hesitate when you see me will you? come & say g'day. [/quote]

wouldn't mind beeing around while MFW introduces himself, although i highly doubt he will

[bubba love]

i am with out a doubt chris lipsons biggest critic hawkieranger but as for your comments about toughening up, i'd say coming off the bench in one of the most physical games of the year and having 15 odd touches across half back/wing
in only half a game of footy was a pretty good effort by him, if the knock he copped was enough to put him on the deck, any one that knows chris would seriously doubt it was '' the tiniest of touches'' wouldn't mind seeing your stats for the game either hawkie but you did make a good point in your post.....his older brother is pretty tough

[turbo182]

If you lot don't stop crapping on about the umpiring, I'm going to lock this thread.

It was talking point of a game that the majority of people watched. Granted there was one ridiculous post (and a subsequent ridiuclous response to that post), but the rest seems to be reasonably balanced discussion? (with a bit of portland/mitcham fire involved )

[teaoby]

change of subject because as FC said, sure it was an issue but get over it. it has been the same all year.

will be interesting to see how Atkinson and white go on saturday, both coming off long lay offs and both not being the youngest of lads. would think white will be fine because he'll just stand at FF and be the monster that he is. but Atkinson seems to have put on a few and sure hes got the runs on the board but portland (and pac) are loaded with pace surely another heavy body isnt in iggies best interests!?
also whitemans knee went on saturday in the 2nd quater, he stood at FF then the bench for the 2nd half. i assume he'll get up because hes a unit but what sort of knick will he be in??