HFL Division 1 (Central)

[Bertie Beetle]

Couldnt help but notice yesterday while watching the B grade a gentleman in the mould of Damien Gigney stood at Full Forward. I assume with Blackwoods current form they've asked him to make a come back?

OTH, you did see correct. Gigney did make his comeback yesterday playing a full game of B-Grade at Centre-Half-Back and Full-Forward in the second half, even taking a hanger in the shoulders of the Mt Barker full-back, but it wasn't paid because he apparently pushed him in the back. It was a legitimate mark that you love to see in the game.

But it has always his intention to play this year, once his surgeon gave him the all clear to play.

[lebron]

Well I did not see that result coming! Geez this year is tight besides Bridgie!

[atlantis]

Just been running a few numbers but cant seem to get an answer so can anyone tell me how old is Paris Fowden?

[Bertie Beetle]

Just been running a few numbers but cant seem to get an answer so can anyone tell me how old is Paris Fowden?

I remember going to watch him play for Freeling in the 2007 Grand Final from what I remember he would have been about 34, so I'd think he'd be approximately 38 or 39 now

[catchisthecry]

could even be older i think.
I notice he is kicking a few goals for Uraidla, obviously still goes ok?!

[Bat Pad]

Great round of matches coming up this week. Only the one game where there is a clear cut favourite.

Bridgewater vs Hahndorf @ Bridgewater

Torrens Valley vs Ironbank @ Mt Torrens

Mt Barker vs Mt Lofty @ Mt Barker

Lobethal vs Onkas @ Lobethal

Uraidla vs Blackwood @ Uraidla

Good luck with tiping 5.

[magpiemaster]

Great round of matches coming up this week. Only the one game where there is a clear cut favourite.

Bridgewater vs Hahndorf @ Bridgewater

Torrens Valley vs Ironbank @ Mt Torrens

Mt Barker vs Mt Lofty @ Mt Barker

Lobethal vs Onkas @ Lobethal

Uraidla vs Blackwood @ Uraidla

Good luck with tiping 5.

Start the tips off BP

[Bat Pad]

Great round of matches coming up this week. Only the one game where there is a clear cut favourite.

Bridgewater vs Hahndorf @ Bridgewater

Torrens Valley vs Ironbank @ Mt Torrens

Mt Barker vs Mt Lofty @ Mt Barker

Lobethal vs Onkas @ Lobethal

Uraidla vs Blackwood @ Uraidla

Good luck with tiping 5.

Start the tips off BP

Bridgewater vs Hahndorf @ Bridgewater

Torrens Valley vs Ironbank @ Mt Torrens Draw

Mt Barker vs Mt Lofty @ Mt Barker Draw

Lobethal vs Onkas @ Lobethal Draw

Uraidla vs Blackwood @ Uraidla Draw

Tipping I get at least 2 right.

[lebron]

Hahndorf, Ironbank, Mt Barker, Lobethal, Uraidla.

There's your 5 winners!

[kickittome]

I See one of Willungas regular A Grade Starters, Ben Woolford has put a clearance into Onkas? Anyone know who this guy is or if he is anygood? Is he a relation to Tim Woolford from the dogs?

He's a gun. Big pickup for Onkas. Steve Wallace would of convinced him to go over

Very solid premiership midfielder played for willunga the last few years not sure where he is originally from though. Bit strange to be getting a clearance now as he has been playing a grade for them this year again, must have been a good contact. He was lucky enough to play his only game for willunga b's in the gf back from injury which they won, a grade losing.

[kickittome]

I See one of Willungas regular A Grade Starters, Ben Woolford has put a clearance into Onkas? Anyone know who this guy is or if he is anygood? Is he a relation to Tim Woolford from the dogs?

He's a gun. Big pickup for Onkas. Steve Wallace would of convinced him to go over

Very solid premiership midfielder played for willunga the last few years not sure where he is originally from though. Bit strange to be getting a clearance now as he has been playing a grade for them this year again, must have been approached by a good contact. He was lucky enough to play his only game for willunga b's in the gf back from injury which they won, a grade losing.

[Sherrin]

Re: HFL Country Division
Some input from the Courier this week re: structure of the divisions - why not
CENTRAL 10 Teams
Uraidla
Lofty
Barker
Blackwood
TValley
Ironbank
Hahndorf
Lobethal
Onkas
Birdwood

COUNTRY 8 teams
Echunga
Kersbrook
Gums
Meadows
Maccy
Kangy
Nairne
Bridgewater

CGRADE - 8 teams
Uraidla C's
Lofty C's
Blackwood C's
Ironbank C's
Hahndorf C's
Milang
Cally
Sed Cambrai ?

[Amateur Footy]

Looks like 3 great comps, pity it isn't as easy as that. Sedan wouldn't want to be part of a C Grade comp and probably not fair to them, but Cally would fit in nicely even if they don't want it.

I guess we assume Echunga have no desire to re-enter Div 1 again.

[spot on]

Does anyone know if the Hills League is having an association game on the June long weekend. I believe the league approached the SFL to be part of their 3 league games over that weekend involving GSFL RMFL & SFL (2 teams) but were knocked back, I assume because the HFL pulled out of the game organised with the SFL last year. Pity the Lovelock Shield couldn't be revived but I guess it never will, players seem to just want that weekend off now.

[MONTE CRISTO]

Clubs voted against interleague games and to be honest they were becoming a waste of time. The big money men don't want to play and really who can blame them. I reckon the way they do it now with only colts playing is a better idea. No club wants their good players hurt in these nothing games!

[The Crumber]

Re: HFL Country Division
Some input from the Courier this week re: structure of the divisions - why not
CENTRAL 10 Teams
Uraidla
Lofty
Barker
Blackwood
TValley
Ironbank
Hahndorf
Lobethal
Onkas
Birdwood

COUNTRY 8 teams
Echunga
Kersbrook
Gums
Meadows
Maccy
Kangy
Nairne
Bridgewater

CGRADE - 8 teams
Uraidla C's
Lofty C's
Blackwood C's
Ironbank C's
Hahndorf C's
Milang
Cally
Sed Cambrai ?

Haven't seen the Courier yet. Yes, this is the perfect solution. In fact it is the exact solution so many posters here have been suggesting for the last 2 years!!! Why did it have to come from the Courier to be seen as valid?? SHERRIN, YOU HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. SO DO HILLS FOOTY A FAVOUR AND MAKE IT HAPPEN.

[Gervais]

Re: HFL Country Division
Some input from the Courier this week re: structure of the divisions - why not
CENTRAL 10 Teams
Uraidla
Lofty
Barker
Blackwood
TValley
Ironbank
Hahndorf
Lobethal
Onkas
Birdwood

COUNTRY 8 teams
Echunga
Kersbrook
Gums
Meadows
Maccy
Kangy
Nairne
Bridgewater

CGRADE - 8 teams
Uraidla C's
Lofty C's
Blackwood C's
Ironbank C's
Hahndorf C's
Milang
Cally
Sed Cambrai ?

dont mind the concept, however you can buy an argument from me about TV, I/bank and Birdwood in Zone 1 (or central as you put it above).

both TV and I/bank have little in the way of juniors. both clubs struggle to fill all sides every Saturday, with a large number of boys having to play more than one grade. to be a zone 1 club you'll need to better than this in my book. also, why Birdwood? we dont even know if they're going to make the country GF in 2011.

anytime the zone model is raised it always makes for good debate.

[spot on]

Clubs voted against interleague games and to be honest they were becoming a waste of time. The big money men don't want to play and really who can blame them. I reckon the way they do it now with only colts playing is a better idea. No club wants their good players hurt in these nothing games!

Thanks, I tend to agree.

[Kickittometoo]

Re: HFL Country Division
Some input from the Courier this week re: structure of the divisions - why not
CENTRAL 10 Teams
Uraidla
Lofty
Barker
Blackwood
TValley
Ironbank
Hahndorf
Lobethal
Onkas
Birdwood

COUNTRY 8 teams
Echunga
Kersbrook
Gums
Meadows
Maccy
Kangy
Nairne
Bridgewater

CGRADE - 8 teams
Uraidla C's
Lofty C's
Blackwood C's
Ironbank C's
Hahndorf C's
Milang
Cally
Sed Cambrai ?

Haven't seen the Courier yet. Yes, this is the perfect solution. In fact it is the exact solution so many posters here have been suggesting for the last 2 years!!! Why did it have to come from the Courier to be seen as valid?? SHERRIN, YOU HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. SO DO HILLS FOOTY A FAVOUR AND MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Good to see the bleeding obvious. What took so long Owen?

[Alaska]

[quote="Amateur Footy"]Looks like 3 great comps, pity it isn't as easy as that. Sedan wouldn't want to be part of a C Grade comp and probably not fair to them, but Cally would fit in nicely even if they don't want it.

Yes, AF competing against the "Big Money Teams" is not on their agenda.
However, they are at a similar stage to IB 10 years ago and have a very healthy board, supporter base and sponsors.