SAAFL Division 6 & D6R (2012)

[TIRED TIGER]

Yank Man if you seriously think there is not much difference between the bottom div 5 and top div 7 clubs you are kidding yourself

[woodublieve12]

Yank Man if you seriously think there is not much difference between the bottom div 5 and top div 7 clubs you are kidding yourself

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[Demon Juke]

This is the way I see things at the moment in our Div. A lot of this is based on the discussion on this forum and we all know how truthful some of this can be! It's still such a long way out from the season and things can change a fair bit in the next 3 months as we all know.

Adelaide Uni - who knows really? They have such a huge base of players to choose from and these players don't always play in grade that they should. A number of their players could play higher if they wanted to. One thing I think we can all agree on is that they are always competitive.

BOS - Played some great footy last season and when they played us the movement of the footy when they spread from a contested situation was very good. If, and it's only a rumour I believe, the Hillman boys don't play as well as Blunt and Demasi who have long term injuries it will bring them back to the field you would think.

Central United - A lot of rumours of heavy recruiting (thanks to Riddler). Bellman will be a great addition as they struggled a little in the ruck last season IMO. But they have lost arguably their best defender (Abdulla) and their leading goalkicker (Hall) and probably a handful of players back to Smithfield with Andy Stewart (but I don't think it will be any of their key players) so will have to wait and see who else Dutchy has brought to the club.

Col Light - Not much has been mentioned about them. BFG and Zed have kept things close to their chest. They certainly improved towards the end of last season after a big turnover in players last year. All depends if they can keep the key players from last years group and add a couple more quality players.

Houghton - Once again not much has been mentioned about recruiting. Generally play well at home but seem to struggle away. Liam Davis is a key to this team and if he doesn't play they could find things tough.

Ingle Farm - All depends on the standard of their recruits and how well they gel together. Would have to improve on their last few years you would think but they have lost Tremain an Moore (2 of their better players from last year). Malbunka up forward has proved a handful for some teams and would be interesting if this journeyman has decided to stay at the club.

Lockleys - obviously struggled in Div 5 after going up due to the loss of their 3 best players in Williams, Mickan and Corbett. Rumours of a few going to Flinders Park perhaps. But a new coach with some new recruits could see them go okay.

Mawson Lakes - From what I saw in the GF, they have some very handy players in the middle of the ground and some good forward options which it appears they have added to so you would expect them to be very competitive.

TOS - We have lost a couple of A graders but got a couple of past A graders back to the club. Hopefully with our top players being able to get on the park more regularly this season we will be able to improve on last year.

Woodville South - 8 wins in Div 5 and getting relegated is as tough as it gets. If they can almost play finals in Div 5 then you would have to say they appear to be the ones to catch. The recruitment of Stubberfield (ex-West Croydon) will cause some anxious moments for defenders. But is their as much difference between Div 5 and Div 6 as most people think? A number of Div 6 GF teams have moved through Div 5 fairly quickly in the last 5 years which would suggest that the gap between these divisions may not be that big. I could be wrong (and probably am)!

Great summary Tosser well done

abdilla not going anywhere, his employment is linked to footy at united, dout if hall will go anywhere either, Andy Stewart may take his son and 2-3 B graders.. thats it..

I here that is how the coach got Bellman over the line as well. Always good to be able to give these blokes a job.

correct.

[Demon Juke]

was more just a BS comment but my tip for the top four would be CU, woody sth, trinity and BOS with CLG sneaking into the five hopefully [/quote]

You don't rate Uni or Mawson Lakes?[/quote]
Who do you think the top 4 will be Yank Man in your opinion?[/quote]

Seriously, I actually don't think there is much between the bottom end of Div 5 and the top end of Div 7. All relates to keeping your current group and some recruiting. End of story. But I'll have a crack in a very very even Div. Woody Sth were 3 odd games away from Div 4 which is where they have come from. Tough to beat. BOS and TOS have been good for a few years now and wiil be around the mark. United are around the mark but IMO they are a real Div6 club, Adelaide Uni have depth and quality and the benefit of learning about this div, I think they will be genuine top 5, Mawson Lakes only need 5 or 6 genuine players and IMO they would make the 5. Then comes the other 5 teams that will have a genuine chance to shape who makes it and who don't. Woody Sth, BOS, TOS, Adel Uni, Mawson Lakes at an absolute guess. Do not be surprised if Div 6 this year is like Div 5 last year. May you all play well.[/quote]

Carey you are safe now, the pressure is off.

[Yank Man]

Yank Man if you seriously think there is not much difference between the bottom div 5 and top div 7 clubs you are kidding yourself

The two who get relegated from Div5 and the two who get promoted from Div7. There's not that much difference is what I am saying. Glenunga finished 4th in Div7 2010 and now they are in Div5 because of some luck and good recruiting. Just an observation.

[The Riddler]

good to see a few of the Mawson Lakes boys enjoying some beers down at the Jetty bar last night.

the CHF you guys pointed out was a fair unit, might need to step up the gym sessions considerably before we play you guys i think!!!!

That wasn't you I met was it BFG?
haha yeah fair to say Shane 'Mr March' Stanley does love the odd workout every now and again, you didn't get him to sign anything while under the influence did you?

[lovetotalkfooty]

Now that Ian bellman has signed at CU, will this see Ryan Verbis follow him to the club. Very handy 1 - 2 punch.

[BFG]

good to see a few of the Mawson Lakes boys enjoying some beers down at the Jetty bar last night.

the CHF you guys pointed out was a fair unit, might need to step up the gym sessions considerably before we play you guys i think!!!!

That wasn't you I met was it BFG?
haha yeah fair to say Shane 'Mr March' Stanley does love the odd workout every now and again, you didn't get him to sign anything while under the influence did you?

most certainly was mate, i think you might have met our b & f winner from last year mr tim evans, who was no doubt very conservative about our chances when we play you guys!

i wish i had a napkin and pen on hand to draw up a quick contract, i would much rather be playing with than against him!!

[carey]

Now that Ian bellman has signed at CU, will this see Ryan Verbis follow him to the club. Very handy 1 - 2 punch.

Can only hope.

[The Riddler]

Now that Ian bellman has signed at CU, will this see Ryan Verbis follow him to the club. Very handy 1 - 2 punch.

I have it on good authority Carey has already spoken to him and handed over one of his special 'envelopes'

[The Riddler]

Now that Ian bellman has signed at CU, will this see Ryan Verbis follow him to the club. Very handy 1 - 2 punch.

Can only hope.

Carey is it true you'll be running for prime minister at the next election? With the way you're finding everyone jobs at the moment you'll clear the country's unemployment rate in a flash

[The Ash Man]

Seriously, I actually don't think there is much between the bottom end of Div 5 and the top end of Div 7. All relates to keeping your current group and some recruiting. End of story. But I'll have a crack in a very very even Div. Woody Sth were 3 odd games away from Div 4 which is where they have come from. Tough to beat. BOS and TOS have been good for a few years now and wiil be around the mark. United are around the mark but IMO they are a real Div6 club, Adelaide Uni have depth and quality and the benefit of learning about this div, I think they will be genuine top 5, Mawson Lakes only need 5 or 6 genuine players and IMO they would make the 5. Then comes the other 5 teams that will have a genuine chance to shape who makes it and who don't. Woody Sth, BOS, TOS, Adel Uni, Mawson Lakes at an absolute guess. Do not be surprised if Div 6 this year is like Div 5 last year. May you all play well.

You are kidding right?

[DKL]

Seriously, I actually don't think there is much between the bottom end of Div 5 and the top end of Div 7. All relates to keeping your current group and some recruiting. End of story. But I'll have a crack in a very very even Div. Woody Sth were 3 odd games away from Div 4 which is where they have come from. Tough to beat. BOS and TOS have been good for a few years now and wiil be around the mark. United are around the mark but IMO they are a real Div6 club, Adelaide Uni have depth and quality and the benefit of learning about this div, I think they will be genuine top 5, Mawson Lakes only need 5 or 6 genuine players and IMO they would make the 5. Then comes the other 5 teams that will have a genuine chance to shape who makes it and who don't. Woody Sth, BOS, TOS, Adel Uni, Mawson Lakes at an absolute guess. Do not be surprised if Div 6 this year is like Div 5 last year. May you all play well.

You are kidding right?

Well the bottom teams from Div 5 are playing one of the top teams from Div 7 this year in the same division so maybe Yank Man is not too far off the mark.

[Q.]

Seriously, I actually don't think there is much between the bottom end of Div 5 and the top end of Div 7. All relates to keeping your current group and some recruiting. End of story. But I'll have a crack in a very very even Div. Woody Sth were 3 odd games away from Div 4 which is where they have come from. Tough to beat. BOS and TOS have been good for a few years now and wiil be around the mark. United are around the mark but IMO they are a real Div6 club, Adelaide Uni have depth and quality and the benefit of learning about this div, I think they will be genuine top 5, Mawson Lakes only need 5 or 6 genuine players and IMO they would make the 5. Then comes the other 5 teams that will have a genuine chance to shape who makes it and who don't. Woody Sth, BOS, TOS, Adel Uni, Mawson Lakes at an absolute guess. Do not be surprised if Div 6 this year is like Div 5 last year. May you all play well.

You are kidding right?

Well the bottom teams from Div 5 are playing one of the top teams from Div 7 this year in the same division so maybe Yank Man is not too far off the mark.

Required some heavy recruiting though.

The gap from D7 to D6 is a pretty big one.

[DKL]

Well the bottom teams from Div 5 are playing one of the top teams from Div 7 this year in the same division so maybe Yank Man is not too far off the mark.

Required some heavy recruiting though.

The gap from D7 to D6 is a pretty big one.

Is it though? Obviously the top Div 7 teams would need to recruit a couple more handy players to make an immediate impact but is the step up as high as what everyone makes it out to be? I reckon you just get more competitive/close games and not the massive floggings you can get in Div 7 because the bottom tier struggle.

[Q.]

Well the bottom teams from Div 5 are playing one of the top teams from Div 7 this year in the same division so maybe Yank Man is not too far off the mark.

Required some heavy recruiting though.

The gap from D7 to D6 is a pretty big one.

Is it though? Obviously the top Div 7 teams would need to recruit a couple more handy players to make an immediate impact but is the step up as high as what everyone makes it out to be? I reckon you just get more competitive/close games and not the massive floggings you can get in Div 7 because the bottom tier struggle.

I reckon you need more than just 'a couple of handy players'.

[BFG]

Well the bottom teams from Div 5 are playing one of the top teams from Div 7 this year in the same division so maybe Yank Man is not too far off the mark.

Required some heavy recruiting though.

The gap from D7 to D6 is a pretty big one.

Is it though? Obviously the top Div 7 teams would need to recruit a couple more handy players to make an immediate impact but is the step up as high as what everyone makes it out to be? I reckon you just get more competitive/close games and not the massive floggings you can get in Div 7 because the bottom tier struggle.

I reckon you need more than just 'a couple of handy players'.

how many blokes did you guys bring in whn you came up Q? cos i remember you guys being competitive without setting the world on fire your first year back up in div 6?
that would be as good a comparison as any

[Q.]

Required some heavy recruiting though.

The gap from D7 to D6 is a pretty big one.

Is it though? Obviously the top Div 7 teams would need to recruit a couple more handy players to make an immediate impact but is the step up as high as what everyone makes it out to be? I reckon you just get more competitive/close games and not the massive floggings you can get in Div 7 because the bottom tier struggle.

I reckon you need more than just 'a couple of handy players'.

how many blokes did you guys bring in whn you came up Q? cos i remember you guys being competitive without setting the world on fire your first year back up in div 6?
that would be as good a comparison as any

It was a very different team. The teams we've had the last two years would have wiped the floor with any side we fielded in D7.

[The Informer]

I really don't think the jump up is huge at all. You cannot tell me that SHOC or maybe Mawson Lakes would off had there arse handed to them each week in Div 6. I think where you blokes get your opinion from, is that your clubs are playing in Div 6 so you think it is a big jump up.
Played in Div 6 2 seasons ago and 7 last season and the standard isn't all that different. I even think some of the Div 7 B grade teams would wipe the floor of some Div 6 B grade teams. Teams like Modbury 7R team and SHOC 7R would beat most Div 6 R teams!
Shout me down all you like but it is my opinion and i have been around Div 6 or 7 for the last 12 years.

[BFG]

It was a very different team. The teams we've had the last two years would have wiped the floor with any side we fielded in D7.

so either the quality of div 7 has increased remarkably in the last two years or there is truly a gap between div 6 and 7. mawson lakes will give us a fair idea of how big this gap is i rekon