SAAFL Div 5 & 5R (2010)

[The Dark Knight]

Has to be the time of the year again to start picking a medal favourite.

From Brahma Lodge:

Ian Bellman (Ruckmen)
Scotty MacIntyre
Michael Hayes
What are other thoughts.

From what I've seen so far
Winner- Denengelse (S)

Others that will poll some votes-
Bellman (BL)
Cosenza (BL)
Halliday (E)
T Greenshields (E)
Miegel (AL)
Eagles (NH)
Kolbig (NH)
Vanderhaak (P)
Horsell (R)
Wootton (H)

[The Dark Knight]

ROUND 14
Adelaide Lutheran v Hope Valley @ Thebarton Oval
Smithfield v Hectorville @ Smithfield
Rosewater v Elizabeth @ Eric Sutton Oval
Blackfriars OS v Plympton @ Park 2 (St Dominics Oval)
North Haven v Brahma Lodge @ Largs North Reserve

[catchisthecry]

Adelaide Lutheran v Hope Valley @ Thebarton Oval
Smithfield v Hectorville @ Smithfield
Rosewater v Elizabeth @ Eric Sutton Oval
Blackfriars OS v Plympton @ Park 2 (St Dominics Oval)
North Haven v Brahma Lodge @ Largs North Reserve

Miegel and Hollamby to poll well from AL..

[Masha]

Adelaide Lutheran v Hope Valley @ Thebarton Oval
Smithfield v Hectorville @ Smithfield
Rosewater v Elizabeth @ Eric Sutton Oval
Blackfriars OS v Plympton @ Park 2 (St Dominics Oval)
North Haven v Brahma Lodge @ Largs North Reserve

Miegel and Hollamby to poll well from AL..

Catch, has Hollamby always played for you guys? He looks like someone who played a pre-season game for EPFC this year.

[catchisthecry]

First season with us.. From riverland i think, not sure about his pre-season

[Masha]

First season with us.. From riverland i think, not sure about his pre-season

Cheers, if it is the bloke I am thinking of he goes very well. Was very surprised to see him out with you guys after I saw him running around for Eastern Park.

[catchisthecry]

OK i'll need to ask him. He has added a lot to us on and off the field.
Hard at it and a real leader on the track

[Masha]

I know it is not the good thing for the devoted B graders, but are people aware of clubs who are out of the finals hunt in the A grade/or already relegated that drop players back to strenghten their B grade come finals time? Those who are on the cusp of A grade who have played B grade throughout the year don't really count as they have played some B grade footy, but do clubs drop more back to give their team a better chance of success?

[Pag]

First season with us.. From riverland i think, not sure about his pre-season

Cheers, if it is the bloke I am thinking of he goes very well. Was very surprised to see him out with you guys after I saw him running around for Eastern Park.

That's him Masha, is originally from Renmark, played at Para Hills a couple of years ago and did his pre-season at EP this year, not sure why he switched to Lutherans though.

[The Dark Knight]

I know it is not the good thing for the devoted B graders, but are people aware of clubs who are out of the finals hunt in the A grade/or already relegated that drop players back to strenghten their B grade come finals time? Those who are on the cusp of A grade who have played B grade throughout the year don't really count as they have played some B grade footy, but do clubs drop more back to give their team a better chance of success?

Even though were bottom and the B grade is in contention for finals, rolla (our coach) has clearly said he will not put players back to the B grade so they can play finals. I personally think it is wrong and it shouldn't be done. You play A grade because you are an A grade footballer and you shouldn't be wanting to be sent back to the B grade just because their playing finals. Besides if our B grade make the finals they will be knocked out in the first round anyway IMO. Haven't beaten one of the top 4 sides.

[Masha]

First season with us.. From riverland i think, not sure about his pre-season

Cheers, if it is the bloke I am thinking of he goes very well. Was very surprised to see him out with you guys after I saw him running around for Eastern Park.

That's him Masha, is originally from Renmark, played at Para Hills a couple of years ago and did his pre-season at EP this year, not sure why he switched to Lutherans though.

Thanks mate. When he was training with EP he was working at the Red Lion in Eliz, but I have not seen him there for a long time so maybe it is to do with work/living.

[EddieV]

I know it is not the good thing for the devoted B graders, but are people aware of clubs who are out of the finals hunt in the A grade/or already relegated that drop players back to strenghten their B grade come finals time? Those who are on the cusp of A grade who have played B grade throughout the year don't really count as they have played some B grade footy, but do clubs drop more back to give their team a better chance of success?

Even though were bottom and the B grade is in contention for finals, rolla (our coach) has clearly said he will not put players back to the B grade so they can play finals. I personally think it is wrong and it shouldn't be done. You play A grade because you are an A grade footballer and you shouldn't be wanting to be sent back to the B grade just because their playing finals. Besides if our B grade make the finals they will be knocked out in the first round anyway IMO. Haven't beaten one of the top 4 sides.

I couldnt imagine how the guys who played B grade all year would feel about loosing their spot in the finals to an A grade player coming down!!!

[Masha]

I know it is not the good thing for the devoted B graders, but are people aware of clubs who are out of the finals hunt in the A grade/or already relegated that drop players back to strenghten their B grade come finals time? Those who are on the cusp of A grade who have played B grade throughout the year don't really count as they have played some B grade footy, but do clubs drop more back to give their team a better chance of success?

Even though were bottom and the B grade is in contention for finals, rolla (our coach) has clearly said he will not put players back to the B grade so they can play finals. I personally think it is wrong and it shouldn't be done. You play A grade because you are an A grade footballer and you shouldn't be wanting to be sent back to the B grade just because their playing finals. Besides if our B grade make the finals they will be knocked out in the first round anyway IMO. Haven't beaten one of the top 4 sides.

I couldnt imagine how the guys who played B grade all year would feel about loosing their spot in the finals to an A grade player coming down!!!

Yeah, you'd be quite annoyed. Just to clarify I wasn't having a dig at any club or saying it happens, just wondering if anyone has seen it happen.

[The Dark Knight]

I know it is not the good thing for the devoted B graders, but are people aware of clubs who are out of the finals hunt in the A grade/or already relegated that drop players back to strenghten their B grade come finals time? Those who are on the cusp of A grade who have played B grade throughout the year don't really count as they have played some B grade footy, but do clubs drop more back to give their team a better chance of success?

Even though were bottom and the B grade is in contention for finals, rolla (our coach) has clearly said he will not put players back to the B grade so they can play finals. I personally think it is wrong and it shouldn't be done. You play A grade because you are an A grade footballer and you shouldn't be wanting to be sent back to the B grade just because their playing finals. Besides if our B grade make the finals they will be knocked out in the first round anyway IMO. Haven't beaten one of the top 4 sides.

I couldnt imagine how the guys who played B grade all year would feel about loosing their spot in the finals to an A grade player coming down!!!

There is only a handful of guys anyway, 3 or 4 from the A grade team from the weekend that are in contention for the B grade if they make the finals who have roughly played half/half of A's and B's throughout the year.

[woodublieve12]

I know it is not the good thing for the devoted B graders, but are people aware of clubs who are out of the finals hunt in the A grade/or already relegated that drop players back to strenghten their B grade come finals time? Those who are on the cusp of A grade who have played B grade throughout the year don't really count as they have played some B grade footy, but do clubs drop more back to give their team a better chance of success?

Even though were bottom and the B grade is in contention for finals, rolla (our coach) has clearly said he will not put players back to the B grade so they can play finals. I personally think it is wrong and it shouldn't be done. You play A grade because you are an A grade footballer and you shouldn't be wanting to be sent back to the B grade just because their playing finals. Besides if our B grade make the finals they will be knocked out in the first round anyway IMO. Haven't beaten one of the top 4 sides.

I couldnt imagine how the guys who played B grade all year would feel about loosing their spot in the finals to an A grade player coming down!!!

Yeah, you'd be quite annoyed. Just to clarify I wasn't having a dig at any club or saying it happens, just wondering if anyone has seen it happen.

i personally would prefer to play in anA grade side fighting off relegation then play in B grade finals....

[lovetotalkfooty]

Adelaide Lutheran v Hope Valley @ Thebarton Oval
Smithfield v Hectorville @ Smithfield
Rosewater v Elizabeth @ Eric Sutton Oval
Blackfriars OS v Plympton @ Park 2 (St Dominics Oval)
North Haven v Brahma Lodge @ Largs North Reserve

[woodublieve12]

Adelaide Lutheran v Hope Valley @ Thebarton Oval
Smithfield v Hectorville @ Smithfield
Rosewater v Elizabeth @ Eric Sutton Oval
Blackfriars OS v Plympton @ Park 2 (St Dominics Oval)
North Haven v Brahma Lodge @ Largs North Reserve

Lutheran 3pts
Hectorville 54pts
Rosewater 14pts
Plympton 33pts
Brahma Lodge 42pts

[unknown source]

Adelaide Lutheran v Hope Valley @ Thebarton Oval
Smithfield v Hectorville @ Smithfield
Rosewater v Elizabeth @ Eric Sutton Oval
Blackfriars OS v Plympton @ Park 2 (St Dominics Oval)
North Haven v Brahma Lodge @ Largs North Reserve

lutheran
heccies
elizabeth
plympton
brahma

[Executive Member]

I know it is not the good thing for the devoted B graders, but are people aware of clubs who are out of the finals hunt in the A grade/or already relegated that drop players back to strenghten their B grade come finals time? Those who are on the cusp of A grade who have played B grade throughout the year don't really count as they have played some B grade footy, but do clubs drop more back to give their team a better chance of success?

Even though were bottom and the B grade is in contention for finals, rolla (our coach) has clearly said he will not put players back to the B grade so they can play finals. I personally think it is wrong and it shouldn't be done. You play A grade because you are an A grade footballer and you shouldn't be wanting to be sent back to the B grade just because their playing finals. Besides if our B grade make the finals they will be knocked out in the first round anyway IMO. Haven't beaten one of the top 4 sides.

I couldnt imagine how the guys who played B grade all year would feel about loosing their spot in the finals to an A grade player coming down!!!

Be better than losing your spot to a guy in the C Grade I would think - hey Eddie

[Robran]

Adelaide Lutheran v Hope Valley @ Thebarton Oval
Smithfield v Hectorville @ Smithfield
Rosewater v Elizabeth @ Eric Sutton Oval
Blackfriars OS v Plympton @ Park 2 (St Dominics Oval)
North Haven v Brahma Lodge @ Largs North Reserve

lutheran
heccies
elizabeth
plympton
brahma

lutheran by 5 goals
heccies by 2 goals
rossies 3 goals
plympton by 5 goals
lodge by a couple