the boozey under 18s

[the wonder elephant]

just found the article on the last page of the tizer sports section on the boys that missed selection in the u18s state side it states that 2 players that played on the weekend were with the boys that missed selection on the night in question (the sturt ball i here)is brenton phillips playing god with these guys chance of making it to the show (afl) i hope he is not playing favs !any thoughts boys ? cue silky skills

[2 Old 2 Slow]

Well with the AFL 'role models' going around these days perhaps the lads in question thought talent scouts would take notice if they made the news... someone forgot to mention they attend all games in the u18 carnival!

Any thoughts this could be a parting shot at the club involved (was there animosity when the ex-coach moved on)? Or you think those with exceptional talent were exempt from disciplinary action so as not to comprimise chances of winning the comp?

Could you resist the urge to knock back some liquid confidence when surrounded by the talent that would get to these functions TWE?

[the wonder elephant]

i would think that 2 of the sturt boys with league games under the belt would also be covered under the exeptional talent clause so yes maybe some issue he had there when he was coaching these boys
btw i never have said no to a free drink or ten

[2 Old 2 Slow]

Yeh fair point... Would think that after seeing the result of game 1 this decision may well be justified from a team perspective (to date anyhow)... Let's just hope & prey it continues & there is no BIG V in the final as they have dominated this comp for far too long.

Interested to know if the new format may have contributed to the VIC's early demise, taken them away from their comfort zone perhaps or just better cattle West of the VIC border this year??

[Banker]

Hopefully the boys bounce back from this and train/play harder than ever to prove in other ways they are AFL material. Does anyone know who the 2 other players supposibly part of the 'Binge' but still played? Prefer someone PM'd me if it hasnt been made public already

p.s can anyone give me a link to the 25man squad that was selected in the end? I cant find it

[the wonder elephant]

a bit of both 2ots better cattle and traveling would have to have an impact i imagin .

[Plunge Penguin]

Young Silky would be well within his rights to be upset at things there..certainly not the only one involved. Bit unfortunate that certain players have been focussed upon while others get right off...

[Dutchy]

Cmon Silky let us know what happened!!!

[the wonder elephant]

come on silky where are u ?

[johntheclaret]

Come on boys, leave the poor lad alone

[smac]

Were these other lads drinking as well? I understood that was the reason for omission, not their presence at the function.

[purch]

just found the article on the last page of the tizer sports section on the boys that missed selection in the u18s state side it states that 2 players that played on the weekend were with the boys that missed selection on the night in question (the sturt ball i here)is brenton phillips playing god with these guys chance of making it to the show (afl) i hope he is not playing favs !any thoughts boys ? cue silky skills

You're not the only confused one

Does anyone know who the 2 other players supposibly part of the 'Binge' but still played?

Can't help you there but this has been made public - Looks like the Club is investigating certain inconsistencies in regards to players from other clubs:

http://www.sturtfc.com.au/news/StatementSFCU18.pdf

[Mop Up]

Come on boys, leave the poor lad alone

The boys are having a go at him because he would be the first to shoot his mouth off. i.e. Hills Football thread in the early days. Bit of Fun!

Vic Metro beat SA today. not sure of scores or anything but SA apparently hardly touched it in first half of footy.

[Wedgie]

Victoria Metro defeated South Australia by 26 points after Metro outscored the Croweaters 4 to nil in pouring rain during the 1st quarter to set up the victory.

Best for Metro were Mitchell Farmer, James Polkinghorne and Luke Potts. For SA their best were Tom McNamara, Aaron Day and Matthew Broadbent.

VIC METRO 4.2 5.3 7.5 7.7(49)
SOUTH AUST 0.2 1.3 2.4 3.5(23)

Goals: Vic Metro: Potts 4, DeBruin, Grant, Maric SA: Holmes, White, Staple

Best Players: Vic Metro: Farmer, Polkinghorne, Potts, Kruzer, Hurley, Grimes SA: McNamara, Day, Broadbent, Greenwood, Ebert, Blesing

LADDER AFTER 2 GAMES
WEST AUST 2-0 210%
SOUTH AUST 1-1 122%
VIC METRO 1-1 83%
VIC COUNTRY 0-2 48%

Fixture for Wednesday July 11th (MC Labour Park,Carlton)
Victoria Metro vs Victoria Country at 11am
Western Australia vs South Australia at 1:30pm

[the wonder elephant]

bad luck to the boys but how much difference would have the 2 sturt boys with league experience and grow up playing in pouring rain and bog ovals in thhe hills have made

[Jimmy]

bad luck to the boys but how much difference would have the 2 sturt boys with league experience and grow up playing in pouring rain and bog ovals in thhe hills have made

a huge difference, would have won with just them in!

[Aerie]

bad luck to the boys but how much difference would have the 2 sturt boys with league experience and grow up playing in pouring rain and bog ovals in thhe hills have made

a huge difference, would have won with just them in!

[ORDoubleBlues]

Somethings certainly not right here because there is no way that at least 2 of the players concerned couldn't have not been picked if the side was 'picked on its merits' as Philips claims.

[sturtpeter]

The matter has been professionally handled as usual by the people in control at Sturt.

Leave the guys alone please and allow them to show the Football Public what talents they have on the Field.

Enough of this matter, please!!!