SAAFL Division 4 & D4R (2012)

[Yank Man]

Sykes and Geradi both Locked in. (once cleared) One other maybe

Adam Jackson is the other player from Ramblers - CHF, another good mate of Vines..

There is some serious talk here. Girardi, Sykes. Jackson and Viney would fill any A1 team. If the rumours are right then they just need someone to win the sherrin cos they are all receivers, seen it with my own eyes. So who feeds them, Div 4 players?????????? This is big news and makes Pulteney very very strong they have obviously found a good cheque book.

Really? Have you played footy with or against these guys? Vines can def win his own footy and Sykes def wins his own contested footy. He was one of the only guys in the RMFL last year that held his own and even won some contests against Nick Wark, and Warky was killing it in 2011 at Tailem Bend. Jacko and Girardi are quality KPP's. They are fit, hard workers and will test the fitness of most defenders with the way they play.[/quote

Do not disagree Big Fulla but just sayin that if there is good midfield feed then there is potentially 3 forwards who can kick over 200 goals between them. Syksy is one, just need a couple more. Good luck to Vines he is a top bloke.

[New Era]

I think the hype around country football is ridiculous. For too many years people have had the perception that country football is that much better because of the ridiculous amount of money they through around to imports. I have been lucky enough to have the time to go watch some country footy of the last couple of seasons and I can tell you that I have never seen a side that I would rank highly around the div 3/4 Adelaide mark. Just sayin

What does the standard of footy have to do with the amount of money being offered. The two issues aren't exclusive to each other

[Freo HeaveHo]

Read earlier that greenacres have lost 2 blokes to wallaroo in the YP league. How do they go and how will they fare in the country??

I think the hype around country football is ridiculous. For too many years people have had the perception that country football is that much better because of the ridiculous amount of money they through around to imports. I have been lucky enough to have the time to go watch some country footy of the last couple of seasons and I can tell you that I have never seen a side that I would rank highly around the div 3/4 Adelaide mark. Just sayin

hahaah thats up there with the funniest post ive seen since ive begun reading this forum ... Im not tryin to say country footy is above and beyond any other comp under the SANFL but div 3/4 ... seriously mate you cant have watched too many country footy games.

i havent seen every country footy league in the state but For example id like to see an amatuer league side that could get within a bulls roar of langhorne creek. Warrenx2 Hateley Feast Kellock Rogers Mcgregor Hill Basir etc etc i cant even name them theres that many that have either had a sh*t load of AFL / SANFL experience or at worst SANFL seconds. To suggest middle of the range amatuer teams could match that is just laughable. Im not in anyway suggesting that blokes on upwards of 1000 a game suggests the comp is of rediculous high standards. But in the top teams of some of country leagues good luck finding a passenger in there 22

[Noel Craig]

Read earlier that greenacres have lost 2 blokes to wallaroo in the YP league. How do they go and how will they fare in the country??

I think the hype around country football is ridiculous. For too many years people have had the perception that country football is that much better because of the ridiculous amount of money they through around to imports. I have been lucky enough to have the time to go watch some country footy of the last couple of seasons and I can tell you that I have never seen a side that I would rank highly around the div 3/4 Adelaide mark. Just sayin

hahaah thats up there with the funniest post ive seen since ive begun reading this forum ... Im not tryin to say country footy is above and beyond any other comp under the SANFL but div 3/4 ... seriously mate you cant have watched too many country footy games.

i havent seen every country footy league in the state but For example id like to see an amatuer league side that could get within a bulls roar of langhorne creek. Warrenx2 Hateley Feast Kellock Rogers Mcgregor Hill Basir etc etc i cant even name them theres that many that have either had a sh*t load of AFL / SANFL experience or at worst SANFL seconds. To suggest middle of the range amatuer teams could match that is just laughable. Im not in anyway suggesting that blokes on upwards of 1000 a game suggests the comp is of rediculous high standards. But in the top teams of some of country leagues good luck finding a passenger in there 22

I was simply going on what I have seen and TBH, I haven't seen as many games as you no doubt and the side you have mentioned, I haven't seen anything from there league. The point I was trying to make, is that just because country pays ridiculous money at some clubs, it doesn't make that a league thatabove and beyond amatuer league football.

Is Hately's name Adam by any chance?

[heater31]

Is Hately's name Adam by any chance?

I think the Hately at Langhornes is ex South Adelaide via Goodwood Saints?


Near Metro Country Leagues would be streets ahead of Division 4 and probably would start meeting their match against Div 2 sides IMHO.

[Freo HeaveHo]

Correct ... Tom , son of former south legend Ron hateley . I do follow your point NC , $$$$ spent doesn't always reflect standard.

[Noel Craig]

Correct ... Tom , son of former south legend Ron hateley . I do follow your point NC , $$$$ spent doesn't always reflect standard.

Sweet man. Wasn't Hately on an AFL list a few years back?

[Freo HeaveHo]

Not that I'm aware of ... He may have trained over summer with the mighty dockers . But I don't think he was on a list, I could be wrong

[On The Chest]

Not that I'm aware of ... He may have trained over summer with the mighty dockers . But I don't think he was on a list, I could be wrong

Don't think he was on an AFL list. Played all his junior footy at Tantanoola in Mid SE League. Tall and very athletic as a kid. Moved to Adelaide to further his footy.

[Masha]

Good pick up by Plympton getting Adrian Borlace from Yankalilla all signed up! Hard at it player, have been on the wrong end of some of his work in a couple RAAF grudge matches!

[Yank Man]

Good pick up by Plympton getting Adrian Borlace from Yankalilla all signed up! Hard at it player, have been on the wrong end of some of his work in a couple RAAF grudge matches!

Nice one doggies.

[schimma]

any sides looking at a trial game on Friday 30th march under lights? Ground is booked. had a side pull out on us. PM me for more details.

[Hellboy]

There is some serious talk here. Girardi, Sykes. Jackson and Viney would fill any A1 team. If the rumours are right then they just need someone to win the sherrin cos they are all receivers, seen it with my own eyes. So who feeds them, Div 4 players?????????? This is big news and makes Pulteney very very strong they have obviously found a good cheque book.

Really? Have you played footy with or against these guys? Vines can def win his own footy and Sykes def wins his own contested footy. He was one of the only guys in the RMFL last year that held his own and even won some contests against Nick Wark, and Warky was killing it in 2011 at Tailem Bend. Jacko and Girardi are quality KPP's. They are fit, hard workers and will test the fitness of most defenders with the way they play.

Do not disagree Big Fulla but just sayin that if there is good midfield feed then there is potentially 3 forwards who can kick over 200 goals between them. Syksy is one, just need a couple more. Good luck to Vines he is a top bloke.

Well thats gotta be the biggest backflip in history Yank Man
seen it with my own eyes eh???

[Former Roo]

Gee things must be going bad at Para Hills!! Sandwich boards and a big banner on Bridge rd to try and attract new players to the club.........desperate measures!! Plenty on the track I hear.......pity they're all Under 18's!!! Such a shame to see such a good club turn bad in such a short time. What's going so horribly wrong at the Paddocks????

[jumbo20]

With the merger how many teams does Unley now have?With there Sturt connection they will be a powerhouse!

[Jetters]

With the merger how many teams does Unley now have?With there Sturt connection they will be a powerhouse!

Sturt connection, yeah good one champ. We wish.

We should have 4 teams.

[teaoby]

Don't know what unleys connection too sturt is but I'm pretty sure most of the teams in the eastern suburbs especially college teams would have similar if not better connections.

[BIG_REDS]

Gee things must be going bad at Para Hills!! Sandwich boards and a big banner on Bridge rd to try and attract new players to the club.........desperate measures!! Plenty on the track I hear.......pity they're all Under 18's!!! Such a shame to see such a good club turn bad in such a short time. What's going so horribly wrong at the Paddocks????

What is your problem Former Roo? All you do is come on here and bad mouth the club.
So what if a club puts up a banner trying to attract potential new players to play at the club? So what if a club has under 18s training with the seniors trying to better themselves? I dont think thats a problem at all. What is a problem is F##kwits like you coming on a forum and taking pot shots at a club who are trying to rebuild their list.

[Choccies]

Gee things must be going bad at Para Hills!! Sandwich boards and a big banner on Bridge rd to try and attract new players to the club.........desperate measures!! Plenty on the track I hear.......pity they're all Under 18's!!! Such a shame to see such a good club turn bad in such a short time. What's going so horribly wrong at the Paddocks????

What is your problem Former Roo? All you do is come on here and bad mouth the club.
So what if a club puts up a banner trying to attract potential new players to play at the club? So what if a club has under 18s training with the seniors trying to better themselves? I dont think thats a problem at all. What is a problem is F##kwits like you coming on a forum and taking pot shots at a club who are trying to rebuild their list.

Pretty sure Gaza has a big sign out the front on North East Road advertising for players so if it's good enough for the Div 1 premiers I can't see why any other club can't do it.... I also don't see too much downside in having alot of under 18's out on the track for you. They are always keen, reasonably fit and are the future of most clubs and something to build on.

Good luck to Para Hills this year, hope u guys, like us, have a better 2012

[Jabber]

Gee things must be going bad at Para Hills!! Sandwich boards and a big banner on Bridge rd to try and attract new players to the club.........desperate measures!! Plenty on the track I hear.......pity they're all Under 18's!!! Such a shame to see such a good club turn bad in such a short time. What's going so horribly wrong at the Paddocks????

What is your problem Former Roo? All you do is come on here and bad mouth the club.
So what if a club puts up a banner trying to attract potential new players to play at the club? So what if a club has under 18s training with the seniors trying to better themselves? I dont think thats a problem at all. What is a problem is F##kwits like you coming on a forum and taking pot shots at a club who are trying to rebuild their list.

Pretty sure Gaza has a big sign out the front on North East Road advertising for players so if it's good enough for the Div 1 premiers I can't see why any other club can't do it.... I also don't see too much downside in having alot of under 18's out on the track for you. They are always keen, reasonably fit and are the future of most clubs and something to build on.

Good luck to Para Hills this year, hope u guys, like us, have a better 2012

I'd rather have plenty of U18's on the track that in a year or two won't cost you any points and are hardened club players than a whole heap of time wasters that have been paid $$ to be there and don't give a rats about your club!

Plus, the cost of a few banners is minimal and works extremely well.