GSFL Movements

[words of wisdom]

FINAL SA TEAM FOR COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Please see below the selected South Australian team for the Landmark Australian Country Championships, to be held in Canberra from July 22 to 25.

Barry Pilmore will coach the side, while Leigh Kruger has been appointed captain.

No. Name Age Hgt Wgt Club League
1 David Westbrook 25 185 86 Parndarna Kangaroo Island FL
2 Brad Haskett 23 196 105 Willunga Great Southern FL
3 Mitchell Portlock 27 175 79 Willunga Great Southern FL
4 Damien Stevens 30 170 74 Waikerie Riverland FL
5 Josh Vick 27 172 73 Cove Southern FL
6 Matt Woolford 21 179 75 Southern Flinders Northern Areas FA
7 Leigh Kruger - C 27 183 84 Loxton Riverland FL
8 James Dixon 26 183 86 Naracoorte Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara FL
9 John Pratt - VC 23 180 85 Yankallilla Great Southern FL
10 Josh Ramsey 27 193 96 Cove Southern FL
11 Jared Greenbank 19 174 80 Morphett Vale Southern FL
12 Reece Francis 25 184 91 Keith Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara FL
13 Luke Duncan 29 179 79 Penola Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara FL
14 Andrew Bachmann 29 188 85 Waikerie Riverland FL
15 Shane Bradshaw 26 183 82 Reynella Southern FL
16 Ben Yoemans 19 177 75 Ironbank Hills FL
17 Tyson Wait 23 184 83 Imperials River Murray FL
18 Jason Farrier 26 187 93 Reynella Southern FL
19 Gerard McGrath 22 189 91 Lucindale Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara FL
20 Luke Button 24 190 90 Ramblers River Murray FL
21 Steve Duldig 31 192 90 Millicent Western Border FL
22 Matthew Hodge 24 181 87 Victor Harbor Great Southern FL
23 Luke Wells 26 198 93 Tanunda BL&G FL
25 Shaun Smith 23 198 90 Onkaparinga Valley Hills FL
30 Chris Shee 27 200 100 Onkaparinga Valley Hills FL

South Adelaide should talk to a few of these boys. I'm sure some of these 14 players named who are in there zone or previously have been could help them out... I've also seen Tyson Wait & Luke Button play, very good footballers.

[Tiger83]

over half those blokes u mentioned WoW, Have already had a crack at South over the years and for whatever reason, are no longer there. Pretty sure almost none of them would even go back! The others mentioned have had cracks at other league clubs also. Thats a quality side thats for sure!

[Bunton]

Of the many that have been out, none were impact players at league level, with most being fringe players at best - massive gap between SANFL and GSFL.

[southern fan]

Westbrook,Kruger,Button and Stevens all played some good footy at league level. Others like Duncan went OK too.

[Bunton]

Kruger played a few "reasonable" games, as did other two - Stevens was nowhere near it. Wasted argument anyway - none will be chased by league clubs, and clearly none of the guys want to do the work to be league players anymore - move on

[pale ale]

Kruger played a few "reasonable" games, as did other two - Stevens was nowhere near it. Wasted argument anyway - none will be chased by league clubs, and clearly none of the guys want to do the work to be league players anymore - move on

Portlock, Vick, Ramsay, Greenbank, Bachman, Yoemans & Hodge also had time at South and agree didnt want to do the work or wern't good enough.

Thats a big chunk of ex Southies on the list though

[words of wisdom]

Of the many that have been out, none were impact players at league level, with most being fringe players at best - massive gap between SANFL and GSFL.

I guess everyones has the right to an opinion, even though no one cares for yours. A guy called Ryan Darling springs to mind about making the transition from country to league, im sure theres others. There wouldn't be one person in the GSFL that thinks Matt Hodge isn't good enough to play League. Through a little investigation, our Coach at Pongy reckons you should stick to getting the socks, shorts & holding the door open for the players Bunton

[Numbers]

I find it funny that people at south think that because a player doesn't want to stick around out there that is means they are not good enough to play league, maybe it means that south aren't good enough for them. Even though south play in the SANFL, I wouldn't consider them a League side.

[Bunton]

Of the many that have been out, none were impact players at league level, with most being fringe players at best - massive gap between SANFL and GSFL.

I guess everyones has the right to an opinion, even though no one cares for yours. A guy called Ryan Darling springs to mind about making the transition from country to league, im sure theres others. There wouldn't be one person in the GSFL that thinks Matt Hodge isn't good enough to play League. Through a little investigation, our Coach at Pongy reckons you should stick to getting the socks, shorts & holding the door open for the players Bunton

no doubt there will be the odd country player capable of playing decent SANFL if they have the time and desire. Darling is a good example and was certainly capable, but the time and/or desire did not last long. That's his call.

Maybe Hodge is good enough - but we may never know. If he's happy to lean on the bar, and listen to his worshippers like you spruke about what he could have been capable of, if he actually put himself on the line, and committed the time and did the work, then that's his right. At the moment you are painting him as a classic "could've been", that has actually achieved very little football-wise. Not sure how he would feel about that.

Say hello to your leader - good fella ... ordinary coach

[Professor Plump]

Of the many that have been out, none were impact players at league level, with most being fringe players at best - massive gap between SANFL and GSFL.

I guess everyones has the right to an opinion, even though no one cares for yours. A guy called Ryan Darling springs to mind about making the transition from country to league, im sure theres others. There wouldn't be one person in the GSFL that thinks Matt Hodge isn't good enough to play League. Through a little investigation, our Coach at Pongy reckons you should stick to getting the socks, shorts & holding the door open for the players Bunton

no doubt there will be the odd country player capable of playing decent SANFL if they have the time and desire. Darling is a good example and was certainly capable, but the time and/or desire did not last long. That's his call.

Maybe Hodge is good enough - but we may never know. If he's happy to lean on the bar, and listen to his worshippers like you spruke about what he could have been capable of, if he actually put himself on the line, and committed the time and did the work, then that's his right. At the moment you are painting him as a classic "could've been", that has actually achieved very little football-wise. Not sure how he would feel about that.

Say hello to your leader - good fella ... ordinary coach

Hey Bunton heard your looking for a new job. Rumour i heard was - good fella ... ordinary washer Don't be too upset mate, i'd still let you wash my jocks

[footy ninja]

Tips For Round 14

Strath v Comass = 55-66 points
Myponga v Encounter Bay = Draw
Victor v Yankalilla = 12-21 points
Goolwa v Willunga = 77-86 points
Creeks v Mclaren Vale = 61-75 points

[GWW]

Victor, with their win over Yank today, and the Creeks who won by 15 goals look to be the current form teams. Both will be keen to avoid playing in Elim final though.

[kickittome]

Victor, with their win over Yank today, and the Creeks who won by 15 goals look to be the current form teams. Both will be keen to avoid playing in Elim final though.

Yank and creek still have a few tough games ahead. Percentage definately going to have a brearing on how top five pans out. Strath look to have top spot sewn up with willunga and three bottom teams left to play. Laccy mcgregor 11 goals as small mid/fwd great effort for the creek. Yank on a slide now still to play willunga and creek next two games.

[The Yetti]

Victor, with their win over Yank today, and the Creeks who won by 15 goals look to be the current form teams. Both will be keen to avoid playing in Elim final though.

Yank and creek still have a few tough games ahead. Percentage definately going to have a brearing on how top five pans out. Strath look to have top spot sewn up with willunga and three bottom teams left to play. Laccy mcgregor 11 goals as small mid/fwd great effort for the creek. Yank on a slide now still to play willunga and creek next two games.

McGregor was on fire on Saturday. Hardly dropped a mark and I reckon he kicked 11 straight. Very hard to match up, with great hands and very fast. Very good kick
Delivery to him was as good as I have seen.
It was a very entertaining game with close to 45 goals kicked for the day.
Cam Hockey down the other end was very good with 7 goals for McLaren.

[The Yetti]

Meeting this Friday night at Victor to discuss the current Junior set up in the GSFL. With some clubs having huge numbers in the under 14's there might be another push
to review the age gaps from U171/2 all the way down through minis and moddies.
U171/2, U 15 under 13 under 11 and under 9 seems a sensible start to the discussion. It does mean an extra game and the ramifications of that.... Friday nights, mid week or Sunday or a very early start, or maybe going across the ground and playing U11 and U 9 at the same time, however the aim should be to get as many kids having a kick as possible.

LF you are the junior expert ...what are your thoughts???

[Captain One-eyed]

Yetti could it be that, if the table remains as is, it would be better for both myponga-sellicks and mclarens to lose the last match at myponga to gain the extra 2 points. "It does make you think."

[the watcher]

We have been playing 2 games across the oval for a while now in the RMFL , classed as u9 and u11 but really dependant on size and skills, has worked very well and enables all the kids to touch the ball and feel a part of the game. Was initialy resistance from some clubs but is now standard practice.Have been no negatives as far as im aware and has seen numbers increase to the point some clubs are now having 3 games at the same time with even younger kids (5,6 & 7)
Gets more parents involves in your footy club as well.Probably also gaining some younger kids who would normally have played soccer until there a bit older.Also some clubs here are giving all the kids a sausage after the game on saturdays ( both sides ) which has beed a good initiative.
Anything which promotes junior footy and increases numbers is a good thing as it can be hard to keep numbers as they reach u17 level.

[stun72]

We have been playing 2 games across the oval for a while now in the RMFL , classed as u9 and u11 but really dependant on size and skills, has worked very well and enables all the kids to touch the ball and feel a part of the game. Was initialy resistance from some clubs but is now standard practice.Have been no negatives as far as im aware and has seen numbers increase to the point some clubs are now having 3 games at the same time with even younger kids (5,6 & 7)
Gets more parents involves in your footy club as well.Probably also gaining some younger kids who would normally have played soccer until there a bit older.Also some clubs here are giving all the kids a sausage after the game on saturdays ( both sides ) which has beed a good initiative.
Anything which promotes junior footy and increases numbers is a good thing as it can be hard to keep numbers as they reach u17 level.

Great idea - Is there any reduction in admission costs into the ground? Hard to police if a reduction is given etc. Obviously increases the crowd at the games as well.

[the watcher]

I think if they leave before the senior grades start they can get half their admission price back so would cost them $3.Pretty cheap compared to basketball up here and subs are only about $20 also.

[Snap Kick Ninja]

Enc Bay vs Goolwa/Pt Elliot 20-30pts Will be Ewer vs Harvey, whoever plays better their team will win, Harvey to kick 5 and win it for Bays
Mclaren vs Victor 80pts Hodge Back
Mt Compass vs Langhorne Creek 40pts Mcgregor on fire, kick another bag
Willunga vs Yank 5pts Hams will kick 9, Dundovic 8
Strath vs Mponga/Sellicks 1pt crossing my fingers