Adelaide Plains Football League

[The Rooster]

H.Walker. C.Harvey. R.Reid. B.Valentine. L.Whitwell. B.Watts. S.Broad. M.Young.

I wouldn't get in the way of anyof these blokes, all of these guys go at the footy hard and if you want a bit of push and shove, i'm sure you'll find these blokes in amongst it.

Swampy's right in the fact that it's not all about Hardness, but it is a carnival being played in halves so it's proabably going to be very fast, so you want a few blokes who can carry it as well.

I would expect that the runners will do the damage and the above players will clear a path and lay waste to a few players.

[The Rooster]

Has anyone else heard enough about North Haven? They are not in our competition and quite honestly would struggle to beat Virginia anyway. I admire the rams for taking a step to be a better club and building a side takes time so lets just hope they can retain players next year and have a real crack. The league needs 7 strong teams.
A common theme also seems to be that this is a footy forum so lets talk footy yet within 2 posts we are back to reading crap again, more often than not in a language i can not understand. If you are going to get abusive, atleast spell the words right!!
It's good to see United and Mallala flying this year. Although it is not good my beloved Hummocks have lost 2 out of there last 3, i'm sure you would agree it adds more excitement to the league knowing the premiership is up for grabs for about 5 clubs. As a player it almost became boring week in week out knowing what the outcome of your game was going to be.

Good call, lets just get on with the footy, you guys can argue about it somewhere else, it's just wasting everyones time.

The Roosters Predictions.
Hamley Bridge vs Hummocks/Watchman @ Hamley Bridge Hummocks to run back into form.
Two Wells vs Balaklava @ Two Wells The Roosters to just get over the Peckers in a tight one.
Virginia vs Mallala @ Virginia Hot pies, Cold...err...Rams?

[Swamp Donkey]

Has anyone else heard enough about North Haven? They are not in our competition and quite honestly would struggle to beat Virginia anyway. I admire the rams for taking a step to be a better club and building a side takes time so lets just hope they can retain players next year and have a real crack. The league needs 7 strong teams.
A common theme also seems to be that this is a footy forum so lets talk footy yet within 2 posts we are back to reading crap again, more often than not in a language i can not understand. If you are going to get abusive, atleast spell the words right!!
It's good to see United and Mallala flying this year. Although it is not good my beloved Hummocks have lost 2 out of there last 3, i'm sure you would agree it adds more excitement to the league knowing the premiership is up for grabs for about 5 clubs. As a player it almost became boring week in week out knowing what the outcome of your game was going to be.

Yeah Good Cricket Wedgey!!!! Well played, certainly some great signs in our league

[Swamp Donkey]

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Big game at two wells to see wholl be contenders for that 4th spot. I reckon balak are the real contenders here, may have a few injuries at present, but i thnk they should be eyeing off at least a prelim spot this year with the cattle they have. Having said that if whisky goes down 2mora, theyll struggle. He bring so many into the game. Absolute gun player.

[wedge tail]

What are your thoughts on a system for association selection based on those who want to play. Teams ask players who want to represent the APFL. Then submit these names to the selectors to choose from. This way, those who have no interest, (such as imports, or farmers needing to work, or players needing a rest) do not get penalised, and those who do have an interest do not miss out due to someone half hearted taking their spot. I know most young local players would give anything to represent the area. By getting people involved who have a passion for the region, would surely rub off in results on the field as well.

[Swamp Donkey]

No doubt id have to agree. It seems rediculous that blokes are forced to play. Most people would like to assume that everyone wants to play association but reality is, this is an ametuer competition and its good to be able to have a weekend off to do something else to break it up a bit.
i hear the balak runner got off his charge at the tribunal for kicking a mallala player. Balak fought hard for his innocence, which is disgraceful if he actually did kick an opposition player. Poor form balak!!!!!!!

[The Rooster]

if you get picked you should front up for training and if you would rather work or spend time with you missus, tell them. it's better to be honest and up front about your concerns. from my understanding everyone in the APFL wants to be involved, there are some who don't think they are up to it, some who are and are unavailable, thats just Representative footy.

The Best thing about the squad in recent years has been that everyone wants to be there, if you don't, Don't, But let them know otherwise you will be penalised.

[leftriteout]

No doubt id have to agree. It seems rediculous that blokes are forced to play. Most people would like to assume that everyone wants to play association but reality is, this is an ametuer competition and its good to be able to have a weekend off to do something else to break it up a bit.
i hear the balak runner got off his charge at the tribunal for kicking a mallala player. Balak fought hard for his innocence, which is disgraceful if he actually did kick an opposition player. Poor form balak!!!!!!!

How long is early out for?
(is he going to put his hand for assoc still?)

[leftriteout]

Surely there will be a few changes to the Assoc. squad.

Joel Wilson making his comeback this weekend. - would you put him in???
CCC - injured?
Jason Earl - injured?
Ryan Montgomerie injured?
Ryan Reid - injured?

[Swamp Donkey]

yeah not sure about early, he came off late against two wells last week, Reidy is a class act shame he ll be missing.
Ps how do these blokes get round playing, i mean are they def injured or can they shrug off playing that easily?

[HS]

hows hollet and those other west coast boys travelling at malala?? anybody know???

[leftriteout]

yeah not sure about early, he came off late against two wells last week, he looked sore all game but still ahd an inflence. Reidy is a class act shame he ll be missing.
Ps how do these blokes get round playing, i mean are they def injured (apart from early) or can they shrug off playing that easily?

You question the injuries of everyone but 'his greatness' early!! (those b&w colours showing there!)

Its easy to get off!! Just dont play the week before or after association.
eg.
Reid (not playing this week)
CCC (hasnt played for a week or so)

- As far as i have heard APFL has some of the toughest rules in regards to assoc (tougher again this year). If you dont make your self available (and havent missed the game before or dont miss the game after assoc.) you will face suspension (no ifs or buts).

BUT just like the balak runner got off (they always seem to get off!!) some people will fight the system.

[wedge tail]

I would definately put Joel in. He got best on in the state country team earlier this year plus he loves representing the APFL. He is a class act. I would have loved to of played representative footy but truth be known i just was not good enough so ill just have to live with my back to back premierships. That said, it is a known fact that some people just dont want to play, which i feel is their loss because i see it as a great honour that you could look back on when your playing days are over. I can only speak for the Hummocks boys but guys like Reidy, Joel and Catty love playing and do carry injuries every week all year round but they are what country footy is all about. Getting out there and having a kick and a catch with your mates on a weekend are some of the best moments in life you can ever have. Plus its a great opportunity to mingle with blokes you would otherwise want to take their heads off as opposition players!

[finding facts]

if you get picked you should front up for training and if you would rather work or spend time with you missus, tell them. it's better to be honest and up front about your concerns. from my understanding everyone in the APFL wants to be involved, there are some who don't think they are up to it, some who are and are unavailable, thats just Representative footy.

The Best thing about the squad in recent years has been that everyone wants to be there, if you don't, Don't, But let them know otherwise you will be penalised.

Rooster i know a player who is not available for the game but went to training told the coach he was unavailable before training, still trained (which he didnt have to) the coach said ok thanks for telling me, found out last night the poor bloke still gets 1 week suspension. It was planned 3 months ago he wouldnt be here. Shame on the association board.]

[leftriteout]

if you get picked you should front up for training and if you would rather work or spend time with you missus, tell them. it's better to be honest and up front about your concerns. from my understanding everyone in the APFL wants to be involved, there are some who don't think they are up to it, some who are and are unavailable, thats just Representative footy.

The Best thing about the squad in recent years has been that everyone wants to be there, if you don't, Don't, But let them know otherwise you will be penalised.

Rooster i know a player who is not available for the game but went to training told the coach he was unavailable before training, still trained (which he didnt have to) the coach said ok thanks for telling me, found out last night the poor bloke still gets 1 week suspension. It was planned 3 months ago he wouldnt be here. Shame on the association board.]

If it was planned 3 months ago and he can proove it, he would get off.
eg. if booked holiday months ago.
HOWEVER, wanting the weekend off for no apparent reason aint good enough.

[leftriteout]

Has anyone else heard enough about North Haven? They are not in our competition and quite honestly would struggle to beat Virginia anyway. I admire the rams for taking a step to be a better club and building a side takes time so lets just hope they can retain players next year and have a real crack. The league needs 7 strong teams.
A common theme also seems to be that this is a footy forum so lets talk footy yet within 2 posts we are back to reading crap again, more often than not in a language i can not understand. If you are going to get abusive, atleast spell the words right!!
It's good to see United and Mallala flying this year. Although it is not good my beloved Hummocks have lost 2 out of there last 3, i'm sure you would agree it adds more excitement to the league knowing the premiership is up for grabs for about 5 clubs. As a player it almost became boring week in week out knowing what the outcome of your game was going to be.

Good call, lets just get on with the footy, you guys can argue about it somewhere else, it's just wasting everyones time.

The Roosters Predictions.
Hamley Bridge vs Hummocks/Watchman @ Hamley Bridge Hummocks to run back into form.
Two Wells vs Balaklava @ Two Wells The Roosters to just get over the Peckers in a tight one.
Virginia vs Mallala @ Virginia Hot pies, Cold...err...Rams?

Hummocks - The eagles to fly back into form with Joel wilson to kick a lazy 6!!
Two Wells - need the win to stay in touch with the pack. Watts to power the team.
Virgina - is it true that mallala are 'resting' players?? dyda to find some form in the paddock and kick 5!!.

[The Rooster]

if you get picked you should front up for training and if you would rather work or spend time with you missus, tell them. it's better to be honest and up front about your concerns. from my understanding everyone in the APFL wants to be involved, there are some who don't think they are up to it, some who are and are unavailable, thats just Representative footy.

The Best thing about the squad in recent years has been that everyone wants to be there, if you don't, Don't, But let them know otherwise you will be penalised.

Rooster i know a player who is not available for the game but went to training told the coach he was unavailable before training, still trained (which he didnt have to) the coach said ok thanks for telling me, found out last night the poor bloke still gets 1 week suspension. It was planned 3 months ago he wouldnt be here. Shame on the association board.]

I know the player your talking about and you will probably find the Assoc Side Selectors will go in to bat for him. They are and should be taking a firm stand on players not making themselves available, we are a proud league and take pride in these games.

Would i be fair in saying that the player you are refering to didn't expect selection and organised something else originally?

[Start]

Start, interested in your opinion on why you think this team is light on. Agree wholeheartedly about your comments on Ciccy been good for a couple of years now across 1/2 back but execeptionally good this year.

Sure,, apart from Andy Evans and Broady the side lacks any real strength around the contest, which at this time of year you need. I would doudt whether Broady will play. The Rucks in Whiskey and Lowie look top shelf, but the on ballers which are named are all very good runners, but could get found out!

Does anyone know who they are playing??

Surely your kidding there Start. Toughness around the footy! The presence of whisky and the trio from mallala is enough to make anyone shiver. Imagine the year these young pies would be having with an effective clean tap ruckman. Real strength is not always everything, i think this year has shown that as broady has had very little impact in this comp. The footy is won in tight with quick decisive hands under pressure, not bloody hargy bargy rubbish, especially when the quality of opposition increases as it will. Toughness is all about head over the footy one grabbing it and hittin a team mate with it.
The team will however really miss joel wilson, he was and stillis the best at that, clean and hard at the footy. Great to watch!!

Iam not sure mate if you actually read I wrote, as your response eludes to that I think that argy bargy is the way to go. The conidtions are very likely to wet, your so called quick decisive handballs in wet/damp conidtions with a slippy ball under greater preasure than normal, will infact hinder those type's of players. However if they stand up and do as you said keep their heads over the ball and take a body and give off then fantastic!

APFL are liley to play Norther Areas and North Eastern who are very good in these conditions.

As for Braody having little impact?? come off it, the guy is not only playing a VERY important role with in his side, he dosnt have to get in the best players every week to have a impact. He is also coaching very well, a good thinker.

[wedge tail]

you seem to talk a lot of sense Start. Must be all those coffees you seem to have at cena which are making you more alert. Whether or not what you say is true can only be seen in a couple of weeks. Regardless all the more reason to play Joel as he can run the ball and take blokes out as well. Rumor has it, it is up to him whether or not he plays. Coming back from a serious injury they have left it in his hands. Knowing him he will make himself available even if he is only 70%. But 70% is probably enough against some of these other areas which is a credit to the APFL and the standard of competition they have.

[finding facts]

if you get picked you should front up for training and if you would rather work or spend time with you missus, tell them. it's better to be honest and up front about your concerns. from my understanding everyone in the APFL wants to be involved, there are some who don't think they are up to it, some who are and are unavailable, thats just Representative footy.

The Best thing about the squad in recent years has been that everyone wants to be there, if you don't, Don't, But let them know otherwise you will be penalised.

Rooster i know a player who is not available for the game but went to training told the coach he was unavailable before training, still trained (which he didnt have to) the coach said ok thanks for telling me, found out last night the poor bloke still gets 1 week suspension. It was planned 3 months ago he wouldnt be here. Shame on the association board.]

I know the player your talking about and you will probably find the Assoc Side Selectors will go in to bat for him. They are and should be taking a firm stand on players not making themselves available, we are a proud league and take pride in these games.

Would i be fair in saying that the player you are refering to didn't expect selection and organised something else originally?

yes rooster thats the one, virginian player, would be sad to see him get rubbed out for 1 week as he still made the huge effort to get out to training and even trained with the other boys.