SAAFL Div 7 & 7R (2010)

[Road to Glory]

Well done SHOC's gutsy elimination win, ML def backwards as I suggested a few weeks back

backwards like this Colonel Light Garden 20.18 138
Houghton Districts 8.11 59

We played west croydon this week and the score line was worse however best result ever for the club in div 6 so I'd say forward and even your mate riddler agrees backwards xoxo

Didn't Mawson Lakes get closer to West Croydon in a trial this year. Be careful who you suggest has gone backwards RTG

In a trial you say haha you're a clever one We beat hope valley in a trial should that be our claim to fame too lol

[pocketrocket]

Angle Vale did play well however how can you gain any momentum as a side with an idiot umpire that openly cheats. I swear he heard voices in his head. Absolute disgrace he was!

Weren't getting ahead of yourselves were you?

Did the Units a big favour.

Honestly I think we did Jugs. Lesson learned I hope.

[playon]

Well done SHOC's gutsy elimination win, ML def backwards as I suggested a few weeks back

RTG I do love your insightful posts and yes I am the first to agree ML has gone backwards SLIGHTLY onfield due to a whole lot of various reasons but I can assure you off field the club is going ahead leaps and bounds....sometimes you have to take a step backwards to go forward.

I also think you have underestimated the quality of div 7 this season. I know because you guys made the GF in 09 you probably think if was the greatest div 7 comp ever but i can tell you this has been the most competitive div 7 comp i've seen in years and of a much better standard than last year.

Us, Flinders & Athelstone played finals last year and couldn't make it this year. 9 wins got you a finals berth in 09, we won 10 and still couldn't make it. Then you have North Pines and Ovies who left who no disrespect to them you could have penciled in 4 wins before the season even started and were replaced by 2 quality sides in TTG (playing finals) and Modbury (who even though finished 2nd bottom won 6 games). The 2 sides who came down from div 6 in Glenunga & Central United were never going to be easy beats which i'm pretty sure reflects on their ladder positions. So start giving the comp & other teams a bit of credit.

Did we (Mawsons) finish below MY expectations (which is all that matters)? Yeah we did but you live and learn....football is a cruel game but at the end of the day it is just that...a game. The club will move on and sometimes you have to look at the bigger picture and that picture still has a very bright future for MLFC!

Well said Riddler!!

After reading this forum, you are considered the master coach, without giving away any of your secrets / plans. What does ML need to do, to take the next step next year ?

I'm no Master Coach mate...It's clear our depth isn't as good as what we want it to be, you seen in the 1st half of the year both our sides were sitting pretty in the top 5 however it became apparent when mass injuries occured and an increasing number of unavailabilites arised we just could not cover that quality in our A grade & obviously the B grade struggles also.

We've got some recruits teed up already for next season and the club has plans in place but yeah recruiting I think would be the no.1 priority for MLFC to take the next step. More numbers around the club creates pressure on guys to keep their spot in the team and therefore can change attitudes in certain individuals.

Mid aug and footy season still going but recruits aleredy signed? sound like the gold coast suns!

[The_Warrior]

Carey, I can confirm BigShow PM me his tips this week. End of year Leader Board to be unveiled Tuesday.

The Mawson Lakes finished off their season at a Wet, Windy Sacred Hear College yesterday. Stakes were high as the winner earnt a place in this years Elimination Final.

The Saints knew which way they were kicking before their skipper Lachlan Kennett had even tossed and despite going against the breeze, started strongly with goals to Ivan Novosel and Travis Smits. SHOC hit back, and made the most from their opportunities though and headed to the 1st break with a 3 goal lead. Mawson Lakes had chances in the 2nd term to bridge the gap on the scoreboard and through the efforts of Michael Draper and long kicking Kaleb Tymco in defence, pulled the margain to a 11 point lead at the long break. With the game in the balance, a blistering 3rd term by the Home side saw them pile on a 8 goal to 1 term to effectively end the contest. SHOC skipper Cameron Carrol who had been destroyed by Shane Stanley in the 1st half, broke free to kick 5 for the term. No.17 and Dale Penny were killing the Saints with their sure ball handling, and great disposal. With the game dead and buried the Saints finished off the game winning the final term but the damage had been done by a smooth moving opposition in the 3rd quater. Derek O'Gorman and Steve Papayianis did a lot of solid work for the Saints on ball. while the hard working Kennett was rewarded with the 3 votes for BOG. In the most even Division 7 competition seen in a long time, Mawson Lakes managed to defeat every team bar one in 2010, and it again proved on Saturday to be it's bogey side for 2010. With plenty to choose from, don't be surprised if SHOC progress a little further than next week's Elimination Final. Mawson Lakes season finished disappointingly after a strong start, with the dreaded 'I' word hitting it hard for the 2nd year in a row, in the 2nd half of the season. As pointed out the Saints will need to increase it's depth, with the improvement of Div 7, and the possibility of it getting stronger next year.

[Marching In]

Why is it that I cannot find a smiley for a WANKER?

I just want to reply to RTG's post and I find it'd really sum it up with just that!

< thats close enough

[S Demon]

DRAFT COPY ONLY
Elimination D7R 12:15 Central United v Tea Tree Gully THEBARTON
Elimination D7 2:15 Sacred Heart OC v Tea Tree Gully THEBARTON

Qualifying D7R 12:15 Adelaide University v Modbury UNIVERSITY OVAL
Qualifying D7 2:15 ADELAIDE UNI v Glenunga UNIVERSITY OVAL

[Road to Glory]

Why is it that I cannot find a smiley for a WANKER?

I just want to reply to RTG's post and I find it'd really sum it up with just that!

< thats close enough

Awe poor little girl seems as though the truth hits home hard you'll be ok princess there's always next year

[sobcu]

well as a 19 year old kid that only play half the season due to injury.. could not be happyer to see the units make top of the table as the season closed.. be good to see the units take on the finals now lets hope they can go all the way.. credit to the rest of the comp tho for div 7 footy i must say as my first year out in the lowest grade i was expecting the comp to be alot different. i must say everyone showed me different been a great year and best of luck to the teams in the finals and the teams for next year.. what a year in div 7 i say.

[bar20]

Why is it that I cannot find a smiley for a WANKER?

I just want to reply to RTG's post and I find it'd really sum it up with just that!

< thats close enough

Is RTG the new Mr.Miraculous? He too has a big fan club.

Expect Glenunga to bounce back this week.

[The_Warrior]

Final Leaderboard

68 - Carey, Bigshow

66 - Riddler

64 - Footy Chick

63 - The_Warrior, Finn, Esteban Vihaio

60 - Dee Man

59 - SOBCU

58 - Marching In

57 - Lightning McQueen

53 - Aussie Bogan

50 - 00'02'07'08

49 - Animus, Brayman

42 - Gossy

Proposal Carey/Bigshow? Finals included? Or would you like to share the Div 7 tipsters Cup?

[Marching In]

Sorry to Jinx you there Carey

[carey]

Sorry to Jinx you there Carey

thats fine mate all good!

[carey]

Final Leaderboard

68 - Carey, Bigshow

66 - Riddler

64 - Footy Chick

63 - The_Warrior, Finn, Esteban Vihaio

60 - Dee Man

59 - SOBCU

58 - Marching In

57 - Lightning McQueen

53 - Aussie Bogan

50 - 00'02'07'08

49 - Animus, Brayman

42 - Gossy

Proposal Carey/Bigshow? Finals included? Or would you like to share the Div 7 tipsters Cup?

i'm happy to share the div7 tipsters cup with bigshow........

[Marching In]

But maybe Bigshow doesn't wanna share it with you?

I'll be more than happy to take it off both of their hands if we cannot agree

[Phantom Gossiper]

well as a 19 year old kid that only play half the season due to injury.. could not be happyer to see the units make top of the table as the season closed.. be good to see the units take on the finals now lets hope they can go all the way.. credit to the rest of the comp tho for div 7 footy i must say as my first year out in the lowest grade i was expecting the comp to be alot different. i must say everyone showed me different been a great year and best of luck to the teams in the finals and the teams for next year.. what a year in div 7 i say.

sobcu any truth to the rumor your midfielder Bobridge is out for the remainder of the season with a hand injury?? Although hasnt been devastating, still a handy player will be sorely missed i would imagine.

[The Riddler]

well as a 19 year old kid that only play half the season due to injury.. could not be happyer to see the units make top of the table as the season closed.. be good to see the units take on the finals now lets hope they can go all the way.. credit to the rest of the comp tho for div 7 footy i must say as my first year out in the lowest grade i was expecting the comp to be alot different. i must say everyone showed me different been a great year and best of luck to the teams in the finals and the teams for next year.. what a year in div 7 i say.

sobcu any truth to the rumor your midfielder Bobridge is out for the remainder of the season with a hand injury?? Although hasnt been devastating, still a handy player will be sorely missed i would imagine.

Bernie would beg to differ on this PG ....I have heard the same thing, definately a loss CU would not have wanted but still think they can cover him.

[Bigshow82]

Final Leaderboard

68 - Carey, Bigshow

66 - Riddler

64 - Footy Chick

63 - The_Warrior, Finn, Esteban Vihaio

60 - Dee Man

59 - SOBCU

58 - Marching In

57 - Lightning McQueen

53 - Aussie Bogan

50 - 00'02'07'08

49 - Animus, Brayman

42 - Gossy

Proposal Carey/Bigshow? Finals included? Or would you like to share the Div 7 tipsters Cup?

i'm happy to share the div7 tipsters cup with bigshow........

Sounds good to me Carey. Sorry Marching In

[The Riddler]

Elimination D7 2:15 Sacred Heart OC v Tea Tree Gully THEBARTON
Qualifying D7 2:15 ADELAIDE UNI v Glenunga UNIVERSITY OVAL

Elimination D7R 12:15 Central United v Tea Tree Gully THEBARTON
Qualifying D7R 12:15 Adelaide University v Modbury UNIVERSITY OVAL

4 very good games of footy for the 1st week of finals.

Sacred Heart on the wide open spaces of Thebarton Oval and with dry conditions predicted I think will run all over TTG quite easily...TTG seems to be struggling at the moment and to me SHOC with a full squad will go far in the finals. Too much running power and pace for Gullies....SHOC by 57 pts

I did not realise until Monday Glenunga ended up 3rd...could be a costly loss to AV cos now if they do get up they have to travel to CU, a place i know I would have wanted to avoid if we made it. This could go either way & I hope Blacks go alright for Simon Ritchie but I think Glenunga have a touch more class in certain areas....Glenunga by 13 pts

In the Reserves comp I think Adelaide Uni or TTG will win the whole thing and will account for their opponents this week. Although CU B grade is a tad unpredictable and could cause an upset over TTG, Mount will be difference in the end IMO. Legrand, Vezis & Fitzgerald for Uni will dominate Modbury.

[Harder For Longer]

I'm just curious.. does anyone know what name Mawson Lakes will be playing under next year?

[(S)aintbackline]

I'm just curious.. does anyone know what name Mawson Lakes will be playing under next year?

Mawson Lakes will be Keeping it Real in 2011 as we seek the Road to Glory.