Southern Football League

[afc9798]

Pretty amazing with such a large amount of clubs in the comp that Flaggy and Brighton dominate the day.

It's good to see it not being dominated by the same teams year in year out. Flaggies certainly have a strong junior setup, but I wonder when this will translate to senior success?
I really thought your A grade squad would deliver this year and they were horribly inconsistent. Well, there's always next year....

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Pretty amazing with such a large amount of clubs in the comp that Flaggy and Brighton dominate the day.

It's good to see it not being dominated by the same teams year in year out. Flaggies certainly have a strong junior setup, but I wonder when this will translate to senior success?
I really thought your A grade squad would deliver this year and they were horribly inconsistent. Well, there's always next year....

Pretty sure their B grade finished top last year, and are playing in a Granny this week??
Plus the fact that their As made a prelim last year, and made finals this year when a side like Morphett Vale missed out..
it's not going to happen overnight

[MatteeG]

Flaggy Seniors had a much harder draw this year compared to last year. Unfortunately the As lost a lot of pretty close games to sides around the top 8, usually by 2-3 goals.

Not far away, but realising the next step of improvement is even harder than the steps already taken. The depth at the club has significantly improved during the past 3 years which is something we havent always had.

Go you 16s/18s/Bs this week!

[White Line Fever]

$7 entry is good considering the SAAFL was $10 a head on the weekend for div6 grand finals!!

[Down the Hill]

Flaggy Seniors had a much harder draw this year compared to last year. Unfortunately the As lost a lot of pretty close games to sides around the top 8, usually by 2-3 goals.

Not far away, but realising the next step of improvement is even harder than the steps already taken. The depth at the club has significantly improved during the past 3 years which is something we havent always had.

Go you 16s/18s/Bs this week!

I think you are sugar coating things Mattee G. Flaggies have had junior sucess dating back several years (not just from your current crop of strong Under 16's and under 18's) and this still hasn't converted to genuine Senior success. Some close A grade losses this year shouldn't mask your inglorious exit from the A grade finals. There comes a time when the club has to stop thinking about what could be in 3 or 4 years from now because that talk has been coming out of Coromandel Street for 10 years.

[Axle Rose]

Flaggy Seniors had a much harder draw this year compared to last year. Unfortunately the As lost a lot of pretty close games to sides around the top 8, usually by 2-3 goals.

Not far away, but realising the next step of improvement is even harder than the steps already taken. The depth at the club has significantly improved during the past 3 years which is something we havent always had.

Go you 16s/18s/Bs this week!

I think you are sugar coating things Mattee G. Flaggies have had junior sucess dating back several years (not just from your current crop of strong Under 16's and under 18's) and this still hasn't converted to genuine Senior success. Some close A grade losses this year shouldn't mask your inglorious exit from the A grade finals. There comes a time when the club has to stop thinking about what could be in 3 or 4 years from now because that talk has been coming out of Coromandel Street for 10 years.

Agree with DTH. The minor rd draw will certainly have an influence on where a side finishes in minor round but there is no hiding in finals. To play in a prelim last year, would suggest this year was below expectations.
Would also love to hear a shoes supporters thoughts on their progress. The A's have been strong now for a few years without going to the big dance. Their twos seemed to drop off quite dramaticly this year, but the 18's were ok.

[afc9798]

Pretty amazing with such a large amount of clubs in the comp that Flaggy and Brighton dominate the day.

It's good to see it not being dominated by the same teams year in year out. Flaggies certainly have a strong junior setup, but I wonder when this will translate to senior success?
I really thought your A grade squad would deliver this year and they were horribly inconsistent. Well, there's always next year....

Pretty sure their B grade finished top last year, and are playing in a Granny this week??
Plus the fact that their As made a prelim last year, and made finals this year when a side like Morphett Vale missed out..
it's not going to happen overnight

Was talking about A Grade success, sorry should have been clearer. To me, if you make the prelim, then exit the finals in the first round, either other teams have improved more than you, or you have gone backwards. As others have noted, Flaggies have done well in recent years in juniors which is to be admired, but haven't translated that to A Grade success.
Morphett Vale's circumstances this year are not a fair comparison given the number of retirements, injuries and those who went elsewhere. I think Coleman actually did a pretty fair job with what he had at his disposal, the real test for MV will be 2013. Probably fair to say the same for Reynella.

[Front & Centre]

New to the forum lads but wanted to put my 2 cents worth in about Flaggies - perhaps they should reverse their A grade and B grade coaches - both are ex Vikings and I know which one I would rather follow into battle. Flaggies A grade contests over the Vikings have been getting tighter each year but they need to keep up for 4 quarters not 2 and a half

Looking forward to the weekends game for the A grade but nervous about taking on the Bombers who have had the wood on us in past years and the only time we played them this year the result could have gone either way. Dont think Denty will have a full squad to select from which is a pity for the lads that dont quite make it. Hope the weekends game is as good as our Friday night battle in the mudpit and Macka takes another screamer

[afc9798]

New to the forum lads but wanted to put my 2 cents worth in about Flaggies - perhaps they should reverse their A grade and B grade coaches - both are ex Vikings and I know which one I would rather follow into battle. Flaggies A grade contests over the Vikings have been getting tighter each year but they need to keep up for 4 quarters not 2 and a half

Looking forward to the weekends game for the A grade but nervous about taking on the Bombers who have had the wood on us in past years and the only time we played them this year the result could have gone either way. Dont think Denty will have a full squad to select from which is a pity for the lads that dont quite make it. Hope the weekends game is as good as our Friday night battle in the mudpit and Macka takes another screamer

Welcome aboard. Valley are definitely the favourites for Saturday ;-) Should be a great game and my loyalties are somewhat divided, but just hoping for a great game and the team on the day who produces the best footy will win. Was certainly no nerves showing at either Valleys or Brighton's games on the weekend, so both should go in confident. Not sure about the injuries to either side, but did hear that Tonkin and Alvino should be good to go?

[MatteeG]

I think you are sugar coating things Mattee G. Flaggies have had junior sucess dating back several years (not just from your current crop of strong Under 16's and under 18's) and this still hasn't converted to genuine Senior success. Some close A grade losses this year shouldn't mask your inglorious exit from the A grade finals. There comes a time when the club has to stop thinking about what could be in 3 or 4 years from now because that talk has been coming out of Coromandel Street for 10 years.

The finals exit this year was definitely forgettable DTH, dont get me wrong. A frustrating year where we just could not get a roll on. Watching your boys and Porties slug it out yesty, Its obvious we need a couple of big key position players to challenge the truly top sides.
Not sure I'm sugar coating it but I'm hardly come on here and slag off my club. I see how much effort goes into the Senior side and from where they were when I stopped playing in 2007 to now the improvement in nearly every area is remarkable. A Grade success is the last piece which the whole club is striving for.

Good luck to Valleys and Brighton in the main game this week. Valley clearly the team to beat all year but Brighton playing well at the right time.

[Front & Centre]

New to the forum lads but wanted to put my 2 cents worth in about Flaggies - perhaps they should reverse their A grade and B grade coaches - both are ex Vikings and I know which one I would rather follow into battle. Flaggies A grade contests over the Vikings have been getting tighter each year but they need to keep up for 4 quarters not 2 and a half

Looking forward to the weekends game for the A grade but nervous about taking on the Bombers who have had the wood on us in past years and the only time we played them this year the result could have gone either way. Dont think Denty will have a full squad to select from which is a pity for the lads that dont quite make it. Hope the weekends game is as good as our Friday night battle in the mudpit and Macka takes another screamer

Welcome aboard. Valley are definitely the favourites for Saturday ;-) Should be a great game and my loyalties are somewhat divided, but just hoping for a great game and the team on the day who produces the best footy will win. Was certainly no nerves showing at either Valleys or Brighton's games on the weekend, so both should go in confident. Not sure about the injuries to either side, but did hear that Tonkin and Alvino should be good to go?

Pretty sure I saw Alvino and Tonkin both walking with a limp on Saturday and I hear there is another player that was injured during the game who probably wont play this weekend.

[mirror#3]

It looked as though N Eagleton was very proppy on his knee on the weekend, and looked to finish the las q on the bench... I'm sure he will get up for the GF but don't think will be 100%

[petoe]

It looked as though N Eagleton was very proppy on his knee on the weekend, and looked to finish the las q on the bench... I'm sure he will get up for the GF but don't think will be 100%

And what about the bombers. Brookman got carried off and also another bomber player also injured I hear.
Could be some changes to both sides for this weekend!

[afc9798]

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Looking forward to the weekends game for the A grade but nervous about taking on the Bombers who have had the wood on us in past years and the only time we played them this year the result could have gone either way. Dont think Denty will have a full squad to select from which is a pity for the lads that dont quite make it. Hope the weekends game is as good as our Friday night battle in the mudpit and Macka takes another screamer [/quote]

Welcome aboard. Valley are definitely the favourites for Saturday ;-) Should be a great game and my loyalties are somewhat divided, but just hoping for a great game and the team on the day who produces the best footy will win. Was certainly no nerves showing at either Valleys or Brighton's games on the weekend, so both should go in confident. Not sure about the injuries to either side, but did hear that Tonkin and Alvino should be good to go?[/quote]


Pretty sure I saw Alvino and Tonkin both walking with a limp on Saturday and I hear there is another player that was injured during the game who probably wont play this weekend.[/quote]

Probably done to confuse any Bombers spies!!

[Front & Centre]

Bloody great result for the Valleys last nigth named club of the year with a true gentleman and the baby of the Eagletons winning the Mail Medal - way to go Jonny. Also congratulations for Rosey for the C grade win and Anthony Collins for his runner up in the 16s and Ben Peters runner up in the 14s.

Club of the year is an interesting award though - if we lose Saturday's A grade with this our only team in the GF do we still deserve it?

On the injury front our local hero Hank Middleton must be feeling the pressure to get a couple of blokes up for the weekend.

[vics01]

FRONT & CENTRE
Club of the year is an interesting award though - if we lose Saturday's A grade with this our only team in the GF do we still deserve it?

I believe it is based on the Home and Away season

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FRONT & CENTRE
Club of the year is an interesting award though - if we lose Saturday's A grade with this our only team in the GF do we still deserve it?

I believe it is based on the Home and Away season

If it's based on Home & Away season, I would think that Brighton or Flaggy Hill would take out the award as both won more games than Valley. Valley's 18s didn't even make the finals..

I dont know why the SFL don't release the criteria for this award.. suppose that would be too sensible

[afc9798]

FRONT & CENTRE
Club of the year is an interesting award though - if we lose Saturday's A grade with this our only team in the GF do we still deserve it?

I believe it is based on the Home and Away season

If it's based on Home & Away season, I would think that Brighton or Flaggy Hill would take out the award as both won more games than Valley. Valley's 18s didn't even make the finals..

I dont know why the SFL don't release the criteria for this award.. suppose that would be too sensible

Not in the A Grade they didnt. Valley were 5 points clear on top of the ladder.

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FRONT & CENTRE
Club of the year is an interesting award though - if we lose Saturday's A grade with this our only team in the GF do we still deserve it?

I believe it is based on the Home and Away season

If it's based on Home & Away season, I would think that Brighton or Flaggy Hill would take out the award as both won more games than Valley. Valley's 18s didn't even make the finals..

I dont know why the SFL don't release the criteria for this award.. suppose that would be too sensible

Not in the A Grade they didnt. Valley were 5 points clear on top of the ladder.

Ohhh sorry.. thought it was called "SFL Club of the Year' not "A Grade of the Year".. my bad

[afc9798]

I believe it is based on the Home and Away season[/quote]

If it's based on Home & Away season, I would think that Brighton or Flaggy Hill would take out the award as both won more games than Valley. Valley's 18s didn't even make the finals..

I dont know why the SFL don't release the criteria for this award.. suppose that would be too sensible[/quote]

Not in the A Grade they didnt. Valley were 5 points clear on top of the ladder.[/quote]

Ohhh sorry.. thought it was called "SFL Club of the Year' not "A Grade of the Year".. my bad[/quote]

Also had every team bar 18's make the finals. Pretty fair year I would have thought. Clearly you have a different idea. Maybe you should ring Warman and ask him what the criteria is if you're so offended.