SAAFL Div 2 2008

[Dashin]

The only reason Ben Gordon left Mt Lofty to begin with was because the coach was an absolute w@nker, with little to no idea about football in general, not to mention the lack of people skills he had. I too wouldn't be playing this year if Grainger hadn't gone, along with a number of others. Luckily, West Adelaide were silly enough to look at his record and say 'he'll do'. I tell you right now, my grandma could have coached that side to two flags, and she's passed away! I honestly think Flash has made is decision based on the fact he really enjoyed the atmosphere up the hill. Why would he care if he wasn't performing all that well down at Athlestone? He still getting paid each week. He may have only kicked 5 goals to date but i can guarantee he would have slotted a good 50 for the year had he stuck around.

SEcond, I never said Lofty would do well in Div 1, I've always maintained we'd get smashed, Div 1 is another level. I think though that Lofty would be fairly competitive in Div 2, and by competitive i mean I'd like to think we'd make the 5, top 2 I highly doubt. Not sure where you got the idea we were slow. Clearly you weren't at the 20/20 comp at Happy Valley, we beat every team on pace alone, ask anyone who was there. Our last 7 players certainly don't drop away either, solid across the board.

[The Big Shrek]

The only reason Ben Gordon left Mt Lofty to begin with was because the coach was an absolute w@nker, with little to no idea about football in general, not to mention the lack of people skills he had. I too wouldn't be playing this year if Grainger hadn't gone, along with a number of others. Luckily, West Adelaide were silly enough to look at his record and say 'he'll do'. I tell you right now, my grandma could have coached that side to two flags, and she's passed away! I honestly think Flash has made is decision based on the fact he really enjoyed the atmosphere up the hill. Why would he care if he wasn't performing all that well down at Athlestone? He still getting paid each week. He may have only kicked 5 goals to date but i can guarantee he would have slotted a good 50 for the year had he stuck around.

SEcond, I never said Lofty would do well in Div 1, I've always maintained we'd get smashed, Div 1 is another level. I think though that Lofty would be fairly competitive in Div 2, and by competitive i mean I'd like to think we'd make the 5, top 2 I highly doubt. Not sure where you got the idea we were slow. Clearly you weren't at the 20/20 comp at Happy Valley, we beat every team on pace alone, ask anyone who was there. Our last 7 players certainly don't drop away either, solid across the board.

I think you are right Dashin. I don't think people are saying Lofty are a bad side, just that the other teams are.

[Dashin]

The only reason Ben Gordon left Mt Lofty to begin with was because the coach was an absolute w@nker, with little to no idea about football in general, not to mention the lack of people skills he had. I too wouldn't be playing this year if Grainger hadn't gone, along with a number of others. Luckily, West Adelaide were silly enough to look at his record and say 'he'll do'. I tell you right now, my grandma could have coached that side to two flags, and she's passed away! I honestly think Flash has made is decision based on the fact he really enjoyed the atmosphere up the hill. Why would he care if he wasn't performing all that well down at Athlestone? He still getting paid each week. He may have only kicked 5 goals to date but i can guarantee he would have slotted a good 50 for the year had he stuck around.

SEcond, I never said Lofty would do well in Div 1, I've always maintained we'd get smashed, Div 1 is another level. I think though that Lofty would be fairly competitive in Div 2, and by competitive i mean I'd like to think we'd make the 5, top 2 I highly doubt. Not sure where you got the idea we were slow. Clearly you weren't at the 20/20 comp at Happy Valley, we beat every team on pace alone, ask anyone who was there. Our last 7 players certainly don't drop away either, solid across the board.

I think you are right Dashin. I don't think people are saying Lofty are a bad side, just that the other teams are.

Yeah fair enough. The comp is pretty uneven across the board. A relegation system between the two divs has been discussed of late which would be great, but it'll never happen. The HFL are a bit week when it comes to issues such as this one.

Definately a good comp to play in though, everyone knows everyone and you get solid crowds at the games. We had nearly 2000 on friday night at Heathfield....a bit of a $$$ spinner for the club. It's just unfortunate the ovals aren't all that flash.

[bazzw]

Yeah but thats country footy I guess, there are some good ovals and some shockers. Glad everything has been cleared up here lads!
Will Athelstone easily be able to cover the loss of Gordon? What is their forward structure like? Also where has Trav White been playing? Is he in the midfield or up forward

[Footy Chick]

Yeah but thats country footy I guess, there are some good ovals and some shockers. Glad everything has been cleared up here lads!
Will Athelstone easily be able to cover the loss of Gordon? What is their forward structure like? Also where has Trav White been playing? Is he in the midfield or up forward

Bazz, are you definitely saying that Gordon is back at Lofty then?

[bazzw]

He was at training last night, thats all I know. Depends if he can get a clearance I guess

[Blues08]

He was at training last night, thats all I know. Depends if he can get a clearance I guess

i wouldnt play with him if i was an athelstone player not getting paid and was passionate about my club and this bloke is on good cash and decides he wants to leave and will be when he gets a chance.

[phosman]

We just played the raggies and they were a pretty average side not much height about them at all!!! Gordon will be a loss for sure because they dont have much of a forward set up, is it too late for a signings they need so forwards???? and the other question is can they bring someone up from the reserves!!! we saw a couple that were impressive, a tall ruckman called kelly that might be able to play up forward or their CHF Newell who kicked five goals, but carry's alot of weight but still able to moved pretty quickly!!! anyone heard of these reserve players would they make the grade!!

[Inflight]

My question to you is what would you do if Ben Gordon was injured and out for only 3 weeks.? Well you would certainly bring your next best replacement up and let him have a real crack. I am afraid that if Ben leaves the same rationale would apply. You would be surprised how the remaining players would rally in the abscence of a good player.
What ever happened to Matty Constable? Matty was a gun forward for Norwood U19 and quite capable. From memmory he was a big raggies stallwart and a good mate of Joe Dugan. Get that bludger out of retirement and hopefully his yummy mummy would come to the games as well. Also does his brother Scott play? they are such good value.

To quote an old cliche' "The club is always bigger than the individual". Go forward raggies make the most of an awkward situation and give the Mighty Modbury Hawks a fair dinkum contest this Saturday.

[The Ash Man]

My question to you is what would you do if Ben Gordon was injured and out for only 3 weeks.? Well you would certainly bring your next best replacement up and let him have a real crack. I am afraid that if Ben leaves the same rationale would apply. You would be surprised how the remaining players would rally in the abscence of a good player.
What ever happened to Matty Constable? Matty was a gun forward for Norwood U19 and quite capable. From memmory he was a big raggies stallwart and a good mate of Joe Dugan. Get that bludger out of retirement and hopefully his yummy mummy would come to the games as well. Also does his brother Scott play? they are such good value.

To quote an old cliche' "The club is always bigger than the individual". Go forward raggies make the most of an awkward situation and give the Mighty Modbury Hawks a fair dinkum contest this Saturday.

Well said Inflight
Did Matty get a bad injury last year?
Scott has been playing in the Bs I think

[The Ash Man]

Raggies may have another big injury to a key player..
Anyone confirm?

[barbs]

I have a feeling Phosman insn't from PHOS.

[Footy Chick]

I have a feeling Phosman insn't from PHOS.

How astute of you Barbs.. I was thinking the same thing..

[hawksontop]

there not much being said about PHOS in general the weed looks to have them up and about
can anyone shed any light, some intresting results at the tribunal last night

[Dashin]

What were the results at the tribunal last night?

[Blues08]

What were the results at the tribunal last night?

I know Richards from Modbury got off which was a suprise to me!!!! the hawks will be happy. i think the other Athelstone guy (not gordon) got games also

[Footy Chick]

Gee you got that the wrong way round...

Richards I believe got 1 or 2.
Gordon got off
Trish got 1 or 2.

Nonetheless it makes for very interesting footy this Saturday..

[Blues08]

Gee you got that the wrong way round...

Richards I believe got 1 or 2.
Gordon got off
Trish got 1 or 2.

Nonetheless it makes for very interesting footy this Saturday..

Just checked the SAAFL site tribunal outcomes and Richards and Gordon got off Trish got 2 and PNU guy got 2

[Footy Chick]

Gee you got that the wrong way round...

Richards I believe got 1 or 2.
Gordon got off
Trish got 1 or 2.

Nonetheless it makes for very interesting footy this Saturday..

Just checked the SAAFL site tribunal outcomes and Richards and Gordon got off Trish got 2 and PNU guy got 2

I love chinese whispers , I spoke to the PNU guys partner last night who said he only got 1! I probably should have checked myself though

[Dashin]

SO does this mean Gordon will play at Athleston this week? Or has he officially left?