HFL Division 2 (Country)

[Afterthesiren]

Has Birdwood accepted they will be playing Country Div in 2011? They put an email out to every club pleading to stay in Central Div stating they don't deserve to be relegated. I wonder if they've told their new recruits they will be playing Country. Could cause some problems.

[LaughingKookaburra]

The majority of blokes who I personally know who have had issues with Porter over the years think they are football gods but realistically are playing amateur footy. I never had an issue with him and he was very genuine in a way that he said it exactly how it is and got the best out of blokes who had their basic disciplines in check. A lot of people on here have a shot at him but I have no doubt there are 2 sides to each of the stories we hear, but it seems easy to gang up on a bloke when he or no one else on here knows who is saying it.

[Bat Pad]

Has Birdwood accepted they will be playing Country Div in 2011? They put an email out to every club pleading to stay in Central Div stating they don't deserve to be relegated. I wonder if they've told their new recruits they will be playing Country. Could cause some problems.

Doubt any other club in Central agrees with them. Also doubt the Country clubs want to play in a nine team comp that includes Callington and Sedan.

[false]

Has Birdwood accepted they will be playing Country Div in 2011? They put an email out to every club pleading to stay in Central Div stating they don't deserve to be relegated. I wonder if they've told their new recruits they will be playing Country. Could cause some problems.

Met a bunch of the new fellas last night... the one's i spoke to are well aware of playing country and excited to play.
Great first night of pre-season last night with 25 out there... looks to be an exciting year.

[Afterthesiren]

Has Birdwood accepted they will be playing Country Div in 2011? They put an email out to every club pleading to stay in Central Div stating they don't deserve to be relegated. I wonder if they've told their new recruits they will be playing Country. Could cause some problems.

Met a bunch of the new fellas last night... the one's i spoke to are well aware of playing country and excited to play.
Great first night of pre-season last night with 25 out there... looks to be an exciting year.

So Shaun Dawson and Joseph Quigley are two of Birdwoods new recruits courtesy of Ryan McGahey and these guys know they are playing Country Div. Birdwood must be paying some big bucks.

[thatswatimtalkinbout]

Has Birdwood accepted they will be playing Country Div in 2011? They put an email out to every club pleading to stay in Central Div stating they don't deserve to be relegated. I wonder if they've told their new recruits they will be playing Country. Could cause some problems.

Met a bunch of the new fellas last night... the one's i spoke to are well aware of playing country and excited to play.
Great first night of pre-season last night with 25 out there... looks to be an exciting year.

bit early for preseason isnt it when are other clubs starting

[Footy Warrior]

Has Birdwood accepted they will be playing Country Div in 2011? They put an email out to every club pleading to stay in Central Div stating they don't deserve to be relegated. I wonder if they've told their new recruits they will be playing Country. Could cause some problems.

Met a bunch of the new fellas last night... the one's i spoke to are well aware of playing country and excited to play.
Great first night of pre-season last night with 25 out there... looks to be an exciting year.

So Shaun Dawson and Joseph Quigley are two of Birdwoods new recruits courtesy of Ryan McGahey and these guys know they are playing Country Div. Birdwood must be paying some big bucks.

Are Birdwood the new Torren$ Valley of Hills Country with the cheque book they seem to have?

[pushing forward]

Has Birdwood accepted they will be playing Country Div in 2011? They put an email out to every club pleading to stay in Central Div stating they don't deserve to be relegated. I wonder if they've told their new recruits they will be playing Country. Could cause some problems.

Met a bunch of the new fellas last night... the one's i spoke to are well aware of playing country and excited to play.
Great first night of pre-season last night with 25 out there... looks to be an exciting year.

25! Wouldn't go boasting to loud about 25 at first training by christmas that will probably drop off to about 15 with the hot weather and a lot of the average players tend to look for excuses. Was Brett Ancell out there?

[Afterthesiren]

Do Birdwood have enough points for these new recruits. Div 1 amatuers come as 4 pointers as I understand. I'm told Birdwood have 12 points available. They've at least recruited one from Div 1 SAAFL. Leaves 8 points, only room for another 2-3 players. If I hear people saying they've recruited half a dozen guns (I'm not saying Birdwood are just clubs in general) they are either lying or the new recruits are happy to be rotated through the B grade.

[Cougar]

Has Birdwood accepted they will be playing Country Div in 2011? They put an email out to every club pleading to stay in Central Div stating they don't deserve to be relegated. I wonder if they've told their new recruits they will be playing Country. Could cause some problems.

Met a bunch of the new fellas last night... the one's i spoke to are well aware of playing country and excited to play.
Great first night of pre-season last night with 25 out there... looks to be an exciting year.

So Shaun Dawson and Joseph Quigley are two of Birdwoods new recruits courtesy of Ryan McGahey and these guys know they are playing Country Div. Birdwood must be paying some big bucks.

Are Birdwood the new Torren$ Valley of Hills Country with the cheque book they seem to have?

Those Church sessions must raise some serious dough on Sundays Do they pray for money now instead of wins?

[sound4]

I'm led to believe Birdwood does not have points issues at the moment (with the players already signed) but are looking at a few more players which may cause a few problems particularly if there is a full team on the park. That poses an interesting question though - should teams recruit up until their points are full or recruit just over their allocated points since every team usually has injury troubles which frees up some points? The trouble is when you have a full team, some top line players may need to rotate through the b grade.

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I'm led to believe Birdwood does not have points issues at the moment (with the players already signed) but are looking at a few more players which may cause a few problems particularly if there is a full team on the park. That poses an interesting question though - should teams recruit up until their points are full or recruit just over their allocated points since every team usually has injury troubles which frees up some points? The trouble is when you have a full team, some top line players may need to rotate through the b grade.

It's handy for chumps who've hung around for long enough

[ORDoubleBlues]

What could Maccy expect from him, is he an impact coach????

i have nothing to do with maccy but duke what is your issue with them and there coaches?
at the end of 2007 maccy lost alot of players most to tailem bend. mitchell was appointed coach in 2008 and they finished bottom.
in 2009 they appointed simon johnson who bought some new players and the club were probably unlucky to miss finals and lost games they could have won finishing 6th.
in 2010 they made the finals and went out in the first week which was to be expected as they hadnt beaten any of the teams above them. an improvement in the last 3 years if you ask me and on season 2009. noone thought johnson was going to take them to a flag.
although simon johnson clashes with alot of people you can not deny he didnt help lift the club from a slump. for whatever reason johnson is not the coach at maccy and they have now got the services of ben porter to help them go forward. if he makes a further impact and lifts them further up the ladder then he has done his job. and you could probably call them both impact coaches then!

Even though I've said plenty on this, he was a good choice of coach and did a good job.
Don't know the issues at other clubs he's coached, but prospective coaches weren't exactly lining up to coach Maccy at the end of 2008. One coach who was pursued pretty hard in August of that year decided to coach elsewhere and with the benefit of hindsight it was probably for the best that this person didn't end up getting the job.
Being on the committee at the time there didn't appear to be a great list of applicants but one that did apply has proved his worth elsewhere since but the reports about him from previous clubs and previous members of those clubs weren't exactly glowing.
Johnson helped bring some real quality players including Mick Daniele and Ronald Rankine as well as good players from TTG.
Given our circumstance at the time we'll more than take what he delivered.

[Half Back]

What could Maccy expect from him, is he an impact coach????

i have nothing to do with maccy but duke what is your issue with them and there coaches?
at the end of 2007 maccy lost alot of players most to tailem bend. mitchell was appointed coach in 2008 and they finished bottom.
in 2009 they appointed simon johnson who bought some new players and the club were probably unlucky to miss finals and lost games they could have won finishing 6th.
in 2010 they made the finals and went out in the first week which was to be expected as they hadnt beaten any of the teams above them. an improvement in the last 3 years if you ask me and on season 2009. noone thought johnson was going to take them to a flag.
although simon johnson clashes with alot of people you can not deny he didnt help lift the club from a slump. for whatever reason johnson is not the coach at maccy and they have now got the services of ben porter to help them go forward. if he makes a further impact and lifts them further up the ladder then he has done his job. and you could probably call them both impact coaches then!

Even though I've said plenty on this, he was a good choice of coach and did a good job.
Don't know the issues at other clubs he's coached, but prospective coaches weren't exactly lining up to coach Maccy at the end of 2008. One coach who was pursued pretty hard in August of that year decided to coach elsewhere and with the benefit of hindsight it was probably for the best that this person didn't end up getting the job.
Being on the committee at the time there didn't appear to be a great list of applicants but one that did apply has proved his worth elsewhere since but the reports about him from previous clubs and previous members of those clubs weren't exactly glowing.
Johnson helped bring some real quality players including Mick Daniele and Ronald Rankine as well as good players from TTG.
Given our circumstance at the time we'll more than take what he delivered.

think you have your quotes around the wrong way there.

[Jugs]

Have Echunga got a coach yet? Did Russel get the job? Or did they give it to Whyatt?

[The Sorce]

Echunga has gone quite on the Coaching Side of things, I know their AGM is soon may be announced there.

[youngpace]

Yes hopefully some info on the coaching position to come out at the agm tomorrow night! seen a few of the keener dee's players running through the town many other clubs got player training or pre seasons starting yet?

[Kart Horse]

The majority of blokes who I personally know who have had issues with Porter over the years think they are football gods but realistically are playing amateur footy. I never had an issue with him and he was very genuine in a way that he said it exactly how it is and got the best out of blokes who had their basic disciplines in check. A lot of people on here have a shot at him but I have no doubt there are 2 sides to each of the stories we hear, but it seems easy to gang up on a bloke when he or no one else on here knows who is saying it.

Ben Porter is a great appointment. Very passionate coach. Does get a little full on at times but that just because of his love of the game. I have also played under him and think Maccys have made a good choice.

[The Duke]

The majority of blokes who I personally know who have had issues with Porter over the years think they are football gods but realistically are playing amateur footy. I never had an issue with him and he was very genuine in a way that he said it exactly how it is and got the best out of blokes who had their basic disciplines in check. A lot of people on here have a shot at him but I have no doubt there are 2 sides to each of the stories we hear, but it seems easy to gang up on a bloke when he or no one else on here knows who is saying it.

Ben Porter is a great appointment. Very passionate coach. Does get a little full on at times but that just because of his love of the game. I have also played under him and think Maccys have made a good choice.

Sounds like he's from the SJ mould. Sounds like an impact coach then!!!

[Half Back]

The majority of blokes who I personally know who have had issues with Porter over the years think they are football gods but realistically are playing amateur footy. I never had an issue with him and he was very genuine in a way that he said it exactly how it is and got the best out of blokes who had their basic disciplines in check. A lot of people on here have a shot at him but I have no doubt there are 2 sides to each of the stories we hear, but it seems easy to gang up on a bloke when he or no one else on here knows who is saying it.

Ben Porter is a great appointment. Very passionate coach. Does get a little full on at times but that just because of his love of the game. I have also played under him and think Maccys have made a good choice.

Sounds like he's from the SJ mould. Sounds like an impact coach then!!!

you need to get over the whole SJ thing. you sound like a child having a tantrum. move on.
what exactly are your coaching credintials