HFL Division 1 (Central)

[Justquietly]

Central div Rnd 2

Lobe vs Blackwd
Bridgy vs Hahn
Birdwd vs Uris (ouch!)
Lofty vs Onkas (Night Game)
I.B vs Barker

my tips highlighted. whether or not you boys like the devs or onkas should come out and watch the night the game. for those who0 havent seen one its quite the spectacle..

Hmmm, this round looks pretty good. My tips...
B'wood
Bridgey (PURELY cos it's being played in the Coles carpark)
Uris (jeez...could be 35 goals, even in the wet)
Lofty (VERY close one, not too many goals to be kicked. I reckon 11 or 12 will win it)
Mt Barker

Like GTS said, even if you're not a Lofty fan, get along to Goat Park Sat night if you can, great spot to watch and night games just add a bit.

[luvinfooty]

Lobethal vs Blackwood --> Tough one, but at Loby im going to have to back them

Bridgewater vs Hahndorf --> argh its so tough to say it, but i think with the troubles Hahndorf have alledgedly been having, then Bridgy should win....just.

Birdwood vs Uraidla --> biggest winning margin for this round, at least next week Birdwood have Hahndorf, should see a little more evenly matched game for the birds.

Lofty vs Onkas --> Tough margin to call, depends on the weather, which ive heard will be rain, in the rain Lofty will win just, in the dry then the margin will be around 6 goals.

Ironbank vs Mt Barker --> I want Ironbank to win, not sure if they will though. Could be a close game.

[Alaska]

Well DA the coach did exactly as you would have done, but we lost by a couple.
So JQ was it worth it for the first game of the season and the sake of some team harmony, I suppose only time will tell.

Sorry, I'm not sure exactly what you're saying.
They lost by a couple, but was it the best team on the park? I couldn't make it out to Ronnie.

No it was not the best team on the park the SANFL kids did not play. One turned up and ran drinks.
It was the best team on Thursday night though.
We lost the game by a couple of goals.

alaska you never shared your opinion? What would you have done?

I find it funny how it all worked out, look at the previous u17 coach and what he would of done and then look at this new coach...

anyway, Moral of the story: the new coach needs to invest in a telephone!

I would have played the team picked on Thursday night. The difference between the two is noticeable.
The new fella had better get his act together quickly with selection though, make sure he knows his options before selection.

Tips this week:

Blackwood to beat Lobe with their bigger bodies the clash at CHF for Lobe will be interesting
Hahndorf to beat Brigy I think it will be a while till Brigy get their team together
Uris easily
Lofty to beat Onkas with the weather bringing the game closer but hurting the skilled Onka runners
I.B to beat Barker if they can find a couple of avenues to goal

[Rapper]

What can people tell me about Dion Hibberd. Fair effort kicking 12

[Justquietly]

What can people tell me about Dion Hibberd. Fair effort kicking 12

I was told about him before he played at Lobey...I think it's a guy that played a coupla games in Pt Lincoln and blitzed there, but wasn't too 'committed'.
That was a few years ago so I'd say he'd have to be around late 30's?

[VC]

What can people tell me about Dion Hibberd. Fair effort kicking 12

I was told about him before he played at Lobey...I think it's a guy that played a coupla games in Pt Lincoln and blitzed there, but wasn't too 'committed'.
That was a few years ago so I'd say he'd have to be around late 30's?[/quot

he's 30

[Chook]

A Grade Hahndorf 10-13 lost to Lobethal 18-11

Best M.Stansborough, S. Wyld, T.Parham, N.Johnson, B.Cleggett.

Goal Kickers M.Stansborough, N.Johnson 2 each, S.Wyld, J.Treagus, W.Gore, B.Warncken, S.Stapleton and M.Asimus each 1

Match Report Saturday’s game was one played in 2 halves. Both sides took a while to settle down and the first quarter was marred with many mistakes and inaccuracy in front of goal. It was however a close contest that kept the crowd interested with Hahndorf seeming in control for most of the first half and at half time led by 10 points. After play resumed Hahndorf scored 2 quick goals and had edged out to a 23 point lead at the 10 minute mark when a fine individual effort from Lobethal’s Russell Veenuleit saw him single handedly win the ball from the centre bounce and carry the ball deep into the Lobethal forward line where big forward Matt Coad marked and scored the first of his 3 goals for the quarter. Lobethal were ignited by this and had by three quarter time regained a 9 point lead. Hahndorf suddenly had no answers and worse was to come for the Magpies in the last quarter as Lobethal’s big recruit full forward Dion Hibberd who had been well held to 5 goals by Paul Bowman suddenly exploded and added 7 goals in the last quarter to finish with 12. Coach Gary Carlson as expected was disappointed with the last half fade out and will look for answers at training this week buoyed by the fact that a couple of key players may return to the team for this week clash with Bridgewater. We just seemed to stop doing the things that had put us in a winning position Carlson said after the game, the run stopped and some bad habits reappeared. It will take a bit of time to get used to playing the new style of game for 100 minutes Carlson said, I understand that, but to see defeat snatched from the jaws of victory was very disappointing.

Reserves Hahndorf 7-7 lost to Lobethal 10-8

Best

Goal Kickers

Match Report The preparation to the reserves season has had a few hiccups with appointed coach Tim Lawrence accepting a Junior Development role with the AFL in Alice Springs starting in that role on May 1st. Past coach Graeme Sinclair has stepped back into the role as reserves coach at the 11th hour and his first issue was to fill the team which started the week with 16 players. Past premiership players Tim Whittaker, Adam Zweck, Ryan Easton, Chris Brown and Leon Maxwell answered the call and although all lacked match practice contributed to the team’s effort with Whittaker finishing with 2 goals and Maxwell and Zweck among the best players. Others to play well were Trent Colman, Chris Trapp returning from 12 months overseas and Matthew Jamieson in his first game for the club. I don’t take losing very well Sinclair said but considering Saturday’s game was almost a trial for much of the side and the fact that we outscored the opposition in the 2nd half there were some positives to take from the game. And like the junior coaches the performance of those new to senior ranks including a couple of Senior Colts who stepped up was very encouraging he said

Good work Maggie!

I must say, one of the better players to run around for the pies in recent times must be Mark Buzz Stansborough. He is a class above the rest, always gets plenty of touches and has a great left foot. Have you heard word on how he is travelling at the moment. Must be reasonably fit if he was best on ground on the weekend.

I also reckon he should've polled better in the mail medal last year. I guess his teammates let him down and they don't win enough games.

Any word on Alfie Stephens??

Also, tips this week.

Blackwood by a point over Lobey. Will be a cracker of a game
Hahndorf to beat bridgey by 4 goal
Uri's to win by 30+ goals
Lofty to win by under 2 goal
Barker to beat Ironbank by 1 goal in a slog of a game

[Rapper]

Is he a tall bloke with reddish hair

[Mop Up]

Kartinyeri to get a kick, maybe

Did you see the game dangermouse? If not probably best not to comment. Considering he gathered 21 possessions.

[Justquietly]

Assuming you're correct, Mop Up, how'd you get those stats?
Word on here was that he struggled a bit.

[dangermouse]

No mop up i din't see the game, just a toungue in cheek comment considering two things a) how highly rated he is, such that one punter in the past told the forum the mail medal is already in his back pocket and b) from all reports he did struggle to make the impact you'd expect from a man who has been preceded by greater expectations upon his arival than one J Christ. Great expectations = Great pressure

[GetTheSherrin]

got to be with dangermouse here mop up, havent heard anyone talked up so much on here.

[Banker]

haha of course with the exception of any player who has ever pulled on a mt lofty jumper....

[ronburgandy]

DA: I did my homework last night on the blokes that didn't get a game this week and would have if the C grade. Warbo rocked up to training two weeks ago and ran laps. Was unlucky and is likely to get a game this week. Kerian is a battler but tries hard. Often takes off for weeks at a time. Poochie trained once. Brooks has been to two trainings. The big fella they got is from Centrals and was recruited due to Temme telling the club he wanted to play golf and not football. He is 6'8ft. I would have played him as well. Aparently smashed them in the ruck.

I think its a good problem to have. For the record 16 locals played saturday out of 21.

actually had a look at the side from last week with a lofty a grader yesterday and he counted 9 non locals out of 21. that is more than 40% of the side! (yes i no im pretty clever working that out)
now i understand blokes fighting for a position is good and all but i think that this many imports no matter how good of blokes and all they are is a bit 2 much!

[Inside 50]

News for all you safooty.net lovers...
Silky Skills is making his League Debut this week.
Good stuff mate.

[the wonder elephant]

armytank got any ins this week mate eg.widdo,red muff or any of the 16 lads that missed out last week mate ? any news on the c grade comp yet ?

[Justquietly]

DA: I did my homework last night on the blokes that didn't get a game this week and would have if the C grade. Warbo rocked up to training two weeks ago and ran laps. Was unlucky and is likely to get a game this week. Kerian is a battler but tries hard. Often takes off for weeks at a time. Poochie trained once. Brooks has been to two trainings. The big fella they got is from Centrals and was recruited due to Temme telling the club he wanted to play golf and not football. He is 6'8ft. I would have played him as well. Aparently smashed them in the ruck.

I think its a good problem to have. For the record 16 locals played saturday out of 21.

actually had a look at the side from last week with a lofty a grader yesterday and he counted 9 non locals out of 21. that is more than 40% of the side! (yes i no im pretty clever working that out)
now i understand blokes fighting for a position is good and all but i think that this many imports no matter how good of blokes and all they are is a bit 2 much!

Granted, a higher percentage than most clubs.
But out of those 9 players, wouldn't Trigger, Waite, White, Wood (at least) be in their 3rd seasons at Lofty? That's a pretty good reflection of how they've retained players.
That leaves 5 imports that are fresh, which from what I've heard from most clubs this year, isn't too silly.
And mind you, if those afore mentioned players came knocking at any other club's door, would they get turned away?
TWE - C grade starts May 8th.
Lofty, Uri's, Ironbank and Onkas playing every second week, either Friday night or Sunday arvo. Top 2 to play off in GF. 8 week comp.

[Dutchy]

Is the Lofty game Sat night @ Dev park?

[Justquietly]

Is the Lofty game Sat night @ Dev park?

Roger that.
B grade - 4.45
A grade - 6.30

Will be a cracker. I'm thinking Heathfield may be a bit of a sesspool by A grade, so Lofty would want to kick straight.
May need some more up and unders...
Enter 2WORDS!!!!
You make the A's, big cat?

[2words]

Is the Lofty game Sat night @ Dev park?

Roger that.
B grade - 4.45
A grade - 6.30

Will be a cracker. I'm thinking Heathfield may be a bit of a sesspool by A grade, so Lofty would want to kick straight.
May need some more up and unders...
Enter 2WORDS!!!!
You make the A's, big cat?

Still in the sweets.