Gaelic Football in South Australia

[Cash 123]

Not sure where in this conversation we started shooting our mouths off about other clubs...

Anyway onkas did look good and completely outplayed us, we were very disappointed with our efforts in the forward half but losing our two best forwards in Tom Stirling and Anthony Wilson before the game didn't help

On a side note the goal umpiring was poor, didnt affect the result in the end but a bit disappointing to see the goal umpires lazing around on the ground and not paying attention to the game. Made some very average calls. Bit annoying when as a club I believe we have performed the role quite well in the past

beacuse flinders hadnt copped it for a week and that was to long

[wristwatcher]

With 3 games to go for some clubs its getting close to team of the year time. As always each club will be asked to send a representative to the selection panel.
Never hurts to start the conversation on here to help facilitate the selection of the best and most correct side based on all the criteria. Things like...form, consistency, whether they have played the same position/area all year, accountability and anything else that might be relevant. The top 10 association medal vote getters recieve automatic selection and normally the breakdown is the higher you are on the ladder the more players in the team although this is not a stead fast rule just a guide.

I havent been able to get out to nor have i reffed the same volume of games as in previous years so my nominations for other clubs are merely suggestions and i would like some feedback as forum opinion is actually taken into account when selecting the sides....possible selections from what i have seen (excuse spelling or uncertainty of some names)

St. Brendans - Dooley, Enaugh, Millsy, Huebs, Backy, JPegs2
Na Fianna - Paddy, Ready, Rusty, Robby, Merv, Gerry
West Ireland - JonFlo, Gags, Mitch, Addsy, Skinny
Onkas - Gabe, Niall, Jamie, Wade
Flinders - Anthony, Todd, Dale
Port - Toasty, Pokey
Irish Aust - Daices, Pup

[Breaking Balls]

Not sure where in this conversation we started shooting our mouths off about other clubs...

Anyway onkas did look good and completely outplayed us, we were very disappointed with our efforts in the forward half but losing our two best forwards in Tom Stirling and Anthony Wilson before the game didn't help

On a side note the goal umpiring was poor, didnt affect the result in the end but a bit disappointing to see the goal umpires lazing around on the ground and not paying attention to the game. Made some very average calls. Bit annoying when as a club I believe we have performed the role quite well in the past

Where did people starting shooting their mouths off? Wristwatcher was spot on with his call!

Blaming the goal umpires...wow! The score was 2.14 to 0.3!!

[valleys07]

Blaming the goal umpires...wow! The score was 2.14 to 0.3!!

Come on BB read the post. Nev clearly said it didnt affect the result, but it is disappointing to see umpires just sitting behind the goals casual as you like and making incorrect calls which would be easily spotted standing up.

Yes i know that umpiring will never be perfect and i know its voluntary blah blah blah, but what nev is saying is that if your there to do the job, which we all have to at some stage during the year, then at least give yourself the best opportunity to make the correct call.

Im sure if a team lost the hannigan by a point due to a stinker of a call because the goal umpire was on his/her arse....im sure we would here about it, so whats the difference when its irrelivent to the result of the match?

[Neville Bartoss]

Breaking balls now I've heard it all...going in to bat for a bloke who not so long ago tore your club to shreds on this very forum...

Valleys is spot on with the point I was trying to make in relation to goal umpiring. Everyone makes mistakes and no
One wants to do the job but at least show some respect to those players on the field and at least attempt to look like you are half interested in doing a decent job...

I'm not sure how flinders came up in the conversation. Pretty sure it was a cheap shot at us on wristy and breaking balls behalf. Pretty low act. Considering we have to play na fianna again this season probably not the smartest move

[wristwatcher]

Breaking balls now I've heard it all...going in to bat for a bloke who not so long ago tore your club to shreds on this very forum...

Valleys is spot on with the point I was trying to make in relation to goal umpiring. Everyone makes mistakes and no
One wants to do the job but at least show some respect to those players on the field and at least attempt to look like you are half interested in doing a decent job...

I'm not sure how flinders came up in the conversation. Pretty sure it was a cheap shot at us on wristy and breaking balls behalf. Pretty low act. Considering we have to play na fianna again this season probably not the smartest move

Just a little comedy based on fact and quoting one of the funniest posts i have read. To refresh your memory after you won the Div 2 title last year BB said "no doubt you will be going for 3 in a row next year". Now sometimes you just gotta admit even if its at your own expense when something is funny . Lets not get too precious Nev. It was a poke and not a low act.

As for me tearing shreads off BBs former club. Yes i had a go at them about a couple of issues but that is because i have opinions and am very protective of my club and the entire league. I have a good and healthy relationship with all of the leaders at Onkas, both administratively and in a playing capacity. I would say the rivalry between myself, my club and Onkas is very healthy and the contests are red hot unforgivable affairs but they always remain good games of Gaelic where the ball is always both teams primary objective. Its the kind of rivalry you would expect from 2 teams that have played in consecutive Hannigan Cup Finals. The kind of rivalry that Flinders had with their opposition in the 80s.

Im well aware we play you again this year and i hope we get the best Flinders we can get running into Hannigan Cup finals. I will even give you a tip on how to beat us. Play the ball and dont worry about talking to the ref or the opposition and you will stop being under achievers. If you do that and you beat us i will be the first one over to shake your hand and say too good.

[Cheese Twisties]

With 3 games to go for some clubs its getting close to team of the year time. As always each club will be asked to send a representative to the selection panel.
Never hurts to start the conversation on here to help facilitate the selection of the best and most correct side based on all the criteria. Things like...form, consistency, whether they have played the same position/area all year, accountability and anything else that might be relevant. The top 10 association medal vote getters recieve automatic selection and normally the breakdown is the higher you are on the ladder the more players in the team although this is not a stead fast rule just a guide.

I havent been able to get out to nor have i reffed the same volume of games as in previous years so my nominations for other clubs are merely suggestions and i would like some feedback as forum opinion is actually taken into account when selecting the sides....possible selections from what i have seen (excuse spelling or uncertainty of some names)

St. Brendans - Dooley, Enaugh, Millsy, Huebs, Backy, JPegs2
Na Fianna - Paddy, Ready, Rusty, Robby, Merv, Gerry
West Ireland - JonFlo, Gags, Mitch, Addsy, Skinny
Onkas - Gabe, Niall, Jamie, Wade
Flinders - Anthony, Todd, Dale
Port - Toasty, Pokey
Irish Aust - Daices, Pup

Huebs is yet to play a game this season – however rumour has it he could be unleashed this Friday night! From the Taints id think Ryan “Doley” Dolan would be a walk up start on the half back line, and probably Daniel “Span” O’Hara and Enda McHugh up forward. Other shouts would be Ben Newberry who has another solid year, and maybe Andy “the Kenyan” Bachmann. Jordy Peg has been a bit up and down, whilst Johnny Peg has been stranded in goals as we simply don’t know anyone else who can kick the bloody thing of the ground – other than his old man (who is probably still serving some suspension and drinking black waters whilst fishing). Also for the first 3-5 games we had an AFL listed lad who dominated a number of games – and I wouldn’t be surprised if he finishes in the top 10! On another note, I certainly wouldn’t expect that rugged Taints corner back Craig Bevan will figure much in the minds of the selection panel

Don’t really know about players from other clubs, but from ive seen certainly Mitchy Porkchop (CT’s dark horse tip for the medal) and Gags from the Goats.

And I reckon get Neville Bartross in there – puts in a sterling effort on this forum IMHO!

[schimma]

Even thou i have retired, still think i will be able to kick a game winning score against Flinders, Was always good playing against them as all they did was argue with the Ref and there own team mates. Is the little ranga still there goalie, he would have to be life member of that club.

Good to see the Goats still up and about, Jon Flo from all reports is back on the Rogain, head of hair back next year

[Neville Bartoss]

No room in the league for has Beens shimma. Stay retired where you belong. You were average anyway

[Breaking Balls]

Breaking balls now I've heard it all...going in to bat for a bloke who not so long ago tore your club to shreds on this very forum...

Valleys is spot on with the point I was trying to make in relation to goal umpiring. Everyone makes mistakes and no
One wants to do the job but at least show some respect to those players on the field and at least attempt to look like you are half interested in doing a decent job...

I'm not sure how flinders came up in the conversation. Pretty sure it was a cheap shot at us on wristy and breaking balls behalf. Pretty low act. Considering we have to play na fianna again this season probably not the smartest move

Like wristwatcher said, he and Onkas have a very healthy relationship with he and several of our players going on many a state trip together! And don't know where I went into bat for him? Yes he let us know his opinion on our club but isn't that what this forum is about?

And if saying that you're $1.01 to win the Div 2 Trophy is cheap shot, then I'd hate to see what it would sound like if someone actually did have a go at you or your club!

Oh and tattsbet and sporting bet are no longer taking bets on the Div 2 trophy! I know Cash 123 wanted to load up on his side at $10 but not to me mate!

[wristwatcher]

Even thou i have retired, still think i will be able to kick a game winning score against Flinders, Was always good playing against them as all they did was argue with the Ref and there own team mates. Is the little ranga still there goalie, he would have to be life member of that club.

Good to see the Goats still up and about, Jon Flo from all reports is back on the Rogain, head of hair back next year

Flinders v Western Ireland at 8pm tomorrow Schimma. Come on down and have a look and see if anything has changed and i,ll even buy you a beer.

Jon Flos follicle development has not changed and neither has the fact that he is still the best defender in the league.

[schimma]

Even thou i have retired, still think i will be able to kick a game winning score against Flinders, Was always good playing against them as all they did was argue with the Ref and there own team mates. Is the little ranga still there goalie, he would have to be life member of that club.

Good to see the Goats still up and about, Jon Flo from all reports is back on the Rogain, head of hair back next year

Flinders v Western Ireland at 8pm tomorrow Schimma. Come on down and have a look and see if anything has changed and i,ll even buy you a beer.

Jon Flos follicle development has not changed and neither has the fact that he is still the best defender in the league.

Just may do that wristie not often you offer. Guessing my 3 Hannigan cup premiership medals have less importance then your div 2 medals for taking part.

[Neville Bartoss]

Unfortunately for you shimma you most definitely got the raw end of the stick in the skills department in your family....your brother is one of the best defenders in the league, if u only had an ounce of his ability you would be doing well....

Work commitments prevent me from playing tomorrow night but I would have been happy to have given you a bath should you have chosen to play. You were carried through your 3 cups...how about you earn one

[Neville Bartoss]

Needed to be said...all the clubs i have spoken to are thinking it and due to the fact that i get paid to comment in my various sporting capacity in 3 different forms of media i figured i,ll put it out there and be the voice of the voice less. They really are reminding me of that team from 2007. The only difference is at least the Titans were in your face and not sly do it behind your back types.

Having said all that its not fair to besmirch a whole club for the actions of some of their senior leaders as there are some fine young footballers and people in that club but things like poaching, the behind the play hit on Sunday and a couple of other worrying things are seeing this club become a worry. They dont appear to want to be the team to beat in a strong thriving Gaelic comp but a team that wants to smash the comp.

Which club are you referring to here Wristy? I have narrowed it down to 2 but not living in Gaelic Land anymore can't figure out who!

Remember this breaking balls??

[wristwatcher]

I was spot on. They smashed you 20-3 Nev. Onkas the club I was referring too have not had one issue with anything late or behind the play since I posted that and we have all moved on. Rather than re-reading old posts maybe you could re-read the rule book.
Also Schimma is not a Flo boy FYI.

Perhaps mr Bartoss u could put forward your Team of the year cantidates and focus on some positives

[Neville Bartoss]

Not sure why I need to read the rule book...haven't criticized any referees or other clubs on here?

As for the team of the year I dont really believe any of the bottom 3 clubs deserve any players in there including ourselves...haven't really seen enough of the other teams to make a jugdement call but I guess all the usual suspects deserve a gig...

[wristwatcher]

Not sure why I need to read the rule book...haven't criticized any referees or other clubs on here?

As for the team of the year I dont really believe any of the bottom 3 clubs deserve any players in there including ourselves...haven't really seen enough of the other teams to make a jugdement call but I guess all the usual suspects deserve a gig...

I think Anthony Wilson would deff deserve a spot. Has stood out in every game i have seen you guys in. Will recieve a State call up this year im certain. I know Jason Fay, Myslf and Wade have all kept a close eye on the way he goes about it.

[Cash 123]

Not sure why I need to read the rule book...haven't criticized any referees or other clubs on here?

As for the team of the year I dont really believe any of the bottom 3 clubs deserve any players in there including ourselves...haven't really seen enough of the other teams to make a jugdement call but I guess all the usual suspects deserve a gig...

Bad call Nev, just beacuse the teams haven't performed to well doesnt mean individuals haven done well on a consistent basis.

As Wristy wrote I believe there could be 2 players picked from the botttom 3 sides. Obvioulsy more from the top sides, without knowing how many are actually picked in total.

[wristwatcher]

Squad of 20 or 21 is picked and it also gives each selected player an automatic invite for the S.A Australasian Championships team. I think its important that the team has (S.A) has a player in it from each team as everyone comes back from the Nationals a better player with an increased knowledge of the game that they can share with their club team mates.

The Championships are in Sydney this year and it will be good to see Port have their first rep in a State team for S.A and would be great to see some Flinders players get back involved.

Who from your club would be in the mix Cash?? Was i far off with my nominations posted earlier.
I look at someone like a Jacko Mahney who would take the next step at state League if he spent a week at the Nationals as someone who should be in that squad. Having said that his year last year was much better than this year. He only missed the squad by a coin toss with the Rocket man as Ports second pick for the team of the Year as he was tied on votes with "Rocket These Types" Smitheram.
Big Rosey is another in the mould of a Zeus who plays great straight lines football from defence. But when Zeus got back from the 2009 Championships it helped him become the best big defender in the league. I could see the exact same thing happening to that tank like machine.
Probably as much as he is arguably Gaelics biggest villian on the field i think Pokeys year has been excellent. Sometimes tries to do too much and ALWAYS says too much but he is developing into a very good gaelic footballer with great touch with his hands. He would benefit more than anyone from a State trip.

[Cash 123]

Squad of 20 or 21 is picked and it also gives each selected player an automatic invite for the S.A Australasian Championships team. I think its important that the team has (S.A) has a player in it from each team as everyone comes back from the Nationals a better player with an increased knowledge of the game that they can share with their club team mates.

The Championships are in Sydney this year and it will be good to see Port have their first rep in a State team for S.A and would be great to see some Flinders players get back involved.

Who from your club would be in the mix Cash?? Was i far off with my nominations posted earlier.
I look at someone like a Jacko Mahney who would take the next step at state League if he spent a week at the Nationals as someone who should be in that squad. Having said that his year last year was much better than this year. He only missed the squad by a coin toss with the Rocket man as Ports second pick for the team of the Year as he was tied on votes with "Rocket These Types" Smitheram.
Big Rosey is another in the mould of a Zeus who plays great straight lines football from defence. But when Zeus got back from the 2009 Championships it helped him become the best big defender in the league. I could see the exact same thing happening to that tank like machine.
Probably as much as he is arguably Gaelics biggest villian on the field i think Pokeys year has been excellent. Sometimes tries to do too much and ALWAYS says too much but he is developing into a very good gaelic footballer with great touch with his hands. He would benefit more than anyone from a State trip.

Yeh im with you there Wristy every team should have a representative. With only 7 teams this year the bottom 3 clubs having 2 reps and the top sides having 4 would be resonable.

Yeh would be great for Port to have a couple of players go. Unfortunately Rod hasnt been able to commit to the season so far due to moving house, footy training, ramsgate sessions and women but hopefully see him in the coming weeks. Yeh rosey and jacko definately in our best couple but have only played a few games this year and the oppotunity to travel with the side wouldnt be for them.

Best players so far this year would be Toasty, Pokey and Searlsey. Toasty probably been a little quite compared to last year but his pace, skill and ability to run half the field and score always helps. Pokey has definately improved this year in terms of skills and likes to link up alot with toasty and ditts. Yeh he is often the protaganist in a few of the blues but just likes competing and doing his best for the team to hopefully win. Searlesy has been very good down back under alot of pressure and with young guys around him playing there first year.

Any of these 3 guys im sure would love to be apart of the state team and play in syndey, if it doesnt mean missing the game v portland rnd 1.