NORTH EASTERN F/L

[whufc]

No excuses Saints were better on the day.

I don’t think anyone would question the wet conditions suited the saints who are really strong over the ball and have some real good in and under types. They thrived in the conditions and played good footy.

Injuries are all part of the game and our depth is being tested, will be nice to get Lachy Wilson, Dan Hayes, Alex Morgan, Sam Martin, Stu Longmire, Nick Longmire, Joey Heinjus, Ben Kitschke all back in there within the next month.

The one thing you count on is the guys will work really hard and get good numbers on the track this week. Might be the wake up call the guys needed, there not invincible. 24 straight wins including two premierships was a great effort, that’s now ended.

The best part is for the first time in the last few years there is life in the competition all over the ladder. You can feel the buzz in Clare about this season not like the last few.

[whufc]

Another exciting week, in one of the tightest seasons in a fair while.

South Clare vs BBH
A Grade- I noticed South Clare picked somewhat closer to their best side despite the loss against Blyth. If they pick that side they should beat BBH. Whoever loses season is completely done if it wasn't already.

B Grade- South should be comfortable winners after 2 loses to top 4 sides.

Min Man vs Southern Saints
A Grade- Min Man are the most unpredictable side in the comp at the moment, however even at their best i struggle to see them knocking off the Saints who should win by 6 goals.

B Grade- Min Man have been improving but not enough to get close to the top of table Saints. This could get ugly 100 plus.

BSR vs North Clare

A Grade- BSR coming off their first loss in 24 games have a very tough contest against a finals bound North Clare. This is match of the round by a mile, should be a cracker.

B Grade- coming off only their second loss in 24 games come up against a confident North Clare side, this will be a close one, hopefully BSR have enough to get the job done.

Blyth vs RSMU

A Grade- In the space of a few weeks this game now looks to be a cracker. Blyth win and they are very well and truly in the finals mix. Should be a belter, im going to go Blyth just.

B Grade- Same as the a grade you would expect Blyth to win easily but RSMU have been up and about in the b grade the last few weeks and would expect this to be relatively close. Blyth by 3-4 goals.

Great to see over a handful of games where the results are hard to predict. Exciting times.

[Arry Gablett]

Another exciting week, in one of the tightest seasons in a fair while.

South Clare vs BBH
A Grade- I noticed South Clare picked somewhat closer to their best side despite the loss against Blyth. If they pick that side they should beat BBH. Whoever loses season is completely done if it wasn't already.

B Grade- South should be comfortable winners after 2 loses to top 4 sides.

Min Man vs Southern Saints
A Grade- Min Man are the most unpredictable side in the comp at the moment, however even at their best i struggle to see them knocking off the Saints who should win by 6 goals.

B Grade- Min Man have been improving but not enough to get close to the top of table Saints. This could get ugly 100 plus.

BSR vs North Clare

A Grade- BSR coming off their first loss in 24 games have a very tough contest against a finals bound North Clare. This is match of the round by a mile, should be a cracker.

B Grade- coming off only their second loss in 24 games come up against a confident North Clare side, this will be a close one, hopefully BSR have enough to get the job done.

Blyth vs RSMU

A Grade- In the space of a few weeks this game now looks to be a cracker. Blyth win and they are very well and truly in the finals mix. Should be a belter, im going to go Blyth just.

B Grade- Same as the a grade you would expect Blyth to win easily but RSMU have been up and about in the b grade the last few weeks and would expect this to be relatively close. Blyth by 3-4 goals.

Great to see over a handful of games where the results are hard to predict. Exciting times.

As stated, although MINMAN have had the wood on the saints for a while, the second round clash was an outlier
be interesting to see if they can get over

the other games shoudl go as expected

i do feel for the south coach or any A grade coach where players set their playing agendas to best suit their needs rather than the club they play for
although this is a very common thing these days

[whufc]

Another exciting week, in one of the tightest seasons in a fair while.

South Clare vs BBH
A Grade- I noticed South Clare picked somewhat closer to their best side despite the loss against Blyth. If they pick that side they should beat BBH. Whoever loses season is completely done if it wasn't already.

B Grade- South should be comfortable winners after 2 loses to top 4 sides.

Min Man vs Southern Saints
A Grade- Min Man are the most unpredictable side in the comp at the moment, however even at their best i struggle to see them knocking off the Saints who should win by 6 goals.

B Grade- Min Man have been improving but not enough to get close to the top of table Saints. This could get ugly 100 plus.

BSR vs North Clare

A Grade- BSR coming off their first loss in 24 games have a very tough contest against a finals bound North Clare. This is match of the round by a mile, should be a cracker.

B Grade- coming off only their second loss in 24 games come up against a confident North Clare side, this will be a close one, hopefully BSR have enough to get the job done.

Blyth vs RSMU

A Grade- In the space of a few weeks this game now looks to be a cracker. Blyth win and they are very well and truly in the finals mix. Should be a belter, im going to go Blyth just.

B Grade- Same as the a grade you would expect Blyth to win easily but RSMU have been up and about in the b grade the last few weeks and would expect this to be relatively close. Blyth by 3-4 goals.

Great to see over a handful of games where the results are hard to predict. Exciting times.

As stated, although MINMAN have had the wood on the saints for a while, the second round clash was an outlier
be interesting to see if they can get over

the other games shoudl go as expected

i do feel for the south coach or any A grade coach where players set their playing agendas to best suit their needs rather than the club they play for
although this is a very common thing these days

It’s easy for me to get the high horse coz we’ve had success and appreciate it makes a lot of things easier but we don’t have a single bloke who is a ‘b grade’ only. I’ve never had a b grader say to me that’s all I will ever play and if you look at the a grade the only bloke you might say could be in the a grade from the b’s is mongrel Mackenzie but he is 40 and doesn’t have the legs he once had.

Having really good footballers being b grade only is a massive trap and real dark culture to head down.

[Arry Gablett]

Another exciting week, in one of the tightest seasons in a fair while.

South Clare vs BBH
A Grade- I noticed South Clare picked somewhat closer to their best side despite the loss against Blyth. If they pick that side they should beat BBH. Whoever loses season is completely done if it wasn't already.

B Grade- South should be comfortable winners after 2 loses to top 4 sides.

Min Man vs Southern Saints
A Grade- Min Man are the most unpredictable side in the comp at the moment, however even at their best i struggle to see them knocking off the Saints who should win by 6 goals.

B Grade- Min Man have been improving but not enough to get close to the top of table Saints. This could get ugly 100 plus.

BSR vs North Clare

A Grade- BSR coming off their first loss in 24 games have a very tough contest against a finals bound North Clare. This is match of the round by a mile, should be a cracker.

B Grade- coming off only their second loss in 24 games come up against a confident North Clare side, this will be a close one, hopefully BSR have enough to get the job done.

Blyth vs RSMU

A Grade- In the space of a few weeks this game now looks to be a cracker. Blyth win and they are very well and truly in the finals mix. Should be a belter, im going to go Blyth just.

B Grade- Same as the a grade you would expect Blyth to win easily but RSMU have been up and about in the b grade the last few weeks and would expect this to be relatively close. Blyth by 3-4 goals.

Great to see over a handful of games where the results are hard to predict. Exciting times.

As stated, although MINMAN have had the wood on the saints for a while, the second round clash was an outlier
be interesting to see if they can get over

the other games shoudl go as expected

i do feel for the south coach or any A grade coach where players set their playing agendas to best suit their needs rather than the club they play for
although this is a very common thing these days

It’s easy for me to get the high horse coz we’ve had success and appreciate it makes a lot of things easier but we don’t have a single bloke who is a ‘b grade’ only. I’ve never had a b grader say to me that’s all I will ever play and if you look at the a grade the only bloke you might say could be in the a grade from the b’s is mongrel Mackenzie but he is 40 and doesn’t have the legs he once had.

Having really good footballers being b grade only is a massive trap and real dark culture to head down.

This is why BSR are so far in front and have had the success they have had

No other club in the NEFL could say this

BBH, BS and South have become B grade clubs in the last 5 years

[whufc]

Another exciting week, in one of the tightest seasons in a fair while.

South Clare vs BBH
A Grade- I noticed South Clare picked somewhat closer to their best side despite the loss against Blyth. If they pick that side they should beat BBH. Whoever loses season is completely done if it wasn't already.

B Grade- South should be comfortable winners after 2 loses to top 4 sides.

Min Man vs Southern Saints
A Grade- Min Man are the most unpredictable side in the comp at the moment, however even at their best i struggle to see them knocking off the Saints who should win by 6 goals.

B Grade- Min Man have been improving but not enough to get close to the top of table Saints. This could get ugly 100 plus.

BSR vs North Clare

A Grade- BSR coming off their first loss in 24 games have a very tough contest against a finals bound North Clare. This is match of the round by a mile, should be a cracker.

B Grade- coming off only their second loss in 24 games come up against a confident North Clare side, this will be a close one, hopefully BSR have enough to get the job done.

Blyth vs RSMU

A Grade- In the space of a few weeks this game now looks to be a cracker. Blyth win and they are very well and truly in the finals mix. Should be a belter, im going to go Blyth just.

B Grade- Same as the a grade you would expect Blyth to win easily but RSMU have been up and about in the b grade the last few weeks and would expect this to be relatively close. Blyth by 3-4 goals.

Great to see over a handful of games where the results are hard to predict. Exciting times.

As stated, although MINMAN have had the wood on the saints for a while, the second round clash was an outlier
be interesting to see if they can get over

the other games shoudl go as expected

i do feel for the south coach or any A grade coach where players set their playing agendas to best suit their needs rather than the club they play for
although this is a very common thing these days

It’s easy for me to get the high horse coz we’ve had success and appreciate it makes a lot of things easier but we don’t have a single bloke who is a ‘b grade’ only. I’ve never had a b grader say to me that’s all I will ever play and if you look at the a grade the only bloke you might say could be in the a grade from the b’s is mongrel Mackenzie but he is 40 and doesn’t have the legs he once had.

Having really good footballers being b grade only is a massive trap and real dark culture to head down.

This is why BSR are so far in front and have had the success they have had

No other club in the NEFL could say this

BBH, BS and South have become B grade clubs in the last 5 years

It helps at our club that the a grade is more likely to have success than our b grade and I know at the clubs you mentioned it’s the other way with the b grade likely to win more games. That’s obviously a big enticement.

Not sure what the answer is and it’s easier said than done anyway but it’s definitely one reason some of those clubs haven’t bridged the gap at all in recent times.

From the outside it appears North have reversed that trend and are now getting good results unsurprisingly.

[whufc]

So we are at the final break for the year. A bit of movement in the block of 4 games just gone.

A Grade
-Premiership race is well and truly alive between Saints and BSR
-North will play finals
-Blyth the big movers and could end up playing final with a favorable draw home over RSMU and Min Man
-Min Man the most unpredictable side in the comp
-BBH / South gone.

Predicted final minor round ladder: BSR, Saints, North Clare, RSMU, B/S, Min Man, South Clare, BBH

B Grade
-Saints premiership to lose
-South Clare to start the full stack in a couple of weeks time
-RSMU, where have they come from. Shocked they knocked off a decent Blyth side on the weekend. They could shape the top 4.
-Top 4 is set imo just the order to sort.
-Going to be some teams crawling to the finals with 7 straight games, might be a battle of the fittest or can manage their players best.

Predicted final minor round ladder: Saints, B/S, BSR, South Clare, RSMU, North Clare, Min Man, BBH

[whufc]

A Grade

The top 2 is all but set with BSR/Saints to get the double chance. North Clare are clearly the third best side in the comp and will play A Grade finals for the first time in a fair while.

The fourth spot is still up for grabs with Riverton looking the favourites. Min Man look to be the biggest challenges to RSMU for the final sport. Blyth's flirt with the top 4 seems to have diminished as quickly as it came, especially with a really low percentage on the back of a few spankings against the top 2. The saving grace for Blyth that will make things interesting is a soft draw in with the 2 x bottom four sides as their double ups.

South and BBH will finish bottom two, hard to see them doing much damage on the run in.

B Grade

Saints the absolute standouts in this comp, with it being theirs to lose. Things get a fair bit closer with the next 4 sides fighting for the 2nd, 3rd and fourth final spots.

BSR continue to find ways to win, theyre future be defined by injuries / players being rested in the A Grade.

South Clare, lost four out of their last five, would expect the stack to be on massively from this week against the Saints. Will need to find form or could be in danger of missing the four.

Blyth will win more than they lose with the big 3 playing each week. Will be interesting to see what they do regarding dropping players back. Knowing Rian its not completely his style to have younger guys who should be in the A Grade playing B Grade so they will be an interesting watch.

RSMU have come from the clouds beating both South Clare and Blyth in recent times and very well could make the finals. I would expect them to be on equal points with South in third by the end of this weekend.

[whufc]

Another round done.

A Grade
Injuries / availability have massively taken their toll on Min Man. With Blyth also going down to North Clare you would have to think the top 4 is set with RSMU most likely to take the fourth spot. With the extra games we might see some of the bottom 4 cop some absolute beltings as their season fizzes out whilst the top 4 start to get everyone back.

B Grade
Southern Saints do an absolute number on South Clare. Admittedly South Clare had a fair few high quality footballers out including the likes of Tim Jenkins, Stewey Pike, Terry Hall which are all of A Grade quality. The loss has seen South drop to fifth and out of the finals positions so no doubt their focus will now turn to the b grade.

Blyth and RSMU turned in solid performances to ensure they stay in the top 4. Blyth the sleeping giant especially given they have a home grand final and their A Grade season is all but done.

Bottom 3 wont win another game this year, unless they are playing one another.

[whufc]

A Grade

A few interesting games in the A Grade this week. Southern Saints vs RSMU would be the pick of the games, Saints should get up however.

BBH vs Min Man will be interesting over at Burra. Last chance for Min Man....must win to keep finals hopes alive.

The Clare Derby is always a good watch. Would expect North to win real easy but you just never know in the derby.

BSR Blyth should be the most one sided game of the rounds.

B Grade

BSR vs Blyth looks the game of the round.....albeit i would expect a very strong Blyth outfit to knock of the Tigs.

Saints vs RSMU will see the comps two hottest sides face off. Would expect the Saints to still be too good by 6 goals.

South should win the derby with ease

Min Man vs BBH is spoon day with the loser guaranteed to take the least wanted prize.

[Arry Gablett]

A Grade

A few interesting games in the A Grade this week. Southern Saints vs RSMU would be the pick of the games, Saints should get up however.

BBH vs Min Man will be interesting over at Burra. Last chance for Min Man....must win to keep finals hopes alive.

The Clare Derby is always a good watch. Would expect North to win real easy but you just never know in the derby.

BSR Blyth should be the most one sided game of the rounds.

B Grade

BSR vs Blyth looks the game of the round.....albeit i would expect a very strong Blyth outfit to knock of the Tigs.

Saints vs RSMU will see the comps two hottest sides face off. Would expect the Saints to still be too good by 6 goals.

A grade

saint v BSR for the flag

the otehr teams not even in the picture

South should win the derby with ease

Min Man vs BBH is spoon day with the loser guaranteed to take the least wanted prize.

[whufc]

South Clare with the biggest upset of the season knocking of North Clare in the A Grade. It shouldn't affect Norths standings but not exactly what you want heading into your first finals campaign in a fair while.

Min Man have kept the pressure on RSMU for the fourth spot. Sounds like BBH wasted a lot of opportunities kicking 9.17 for the day.

Less said about Blyths' A Grade the better, probably what you deserve when you start focusing more on the B Grade.

Only surprise in the B Grade was the BSR victory over Blyth, was helped with Scotty Atkinson going down at the end of the first quarter with what looked to be a calf injury. All other results were as expected.

[BPlumber]

South Clare with the biggest upset of the season knocking of North Clare in the A Grade. It shouldn't affect Norths standings but not exactly what you want heading into your first finals campaign in a fair while.

Min Man have kept the pressure on RSMU for the fourth spot. Sounds like BBH wasted a lot of opportunities kicking 9.17 for the day.

Less said about Blyths' A Grade the better, probably what you deserve when you start focusing more on the B Grade.

Only surprise in the B Grade was the BSR victory over Blyth, was helped with Scotty Atkinson going down at the end of the first quarter with what looked to be a calf injury. All other results were as expected.

Cats were horrific in the A grade, but I’m not sure who you are insinuating they have dropped to the B grade?
Currently have Mcshane, Joel Berty, Drew Berty, McRae, Will Angle, Andriske and Salter all out of our first 21. Walkley and Wade both dropped because they have struggled in the A grade.
Scott might be the only one who you could argue, but his body isn’t even close to getting through a B grade game let alone a A grade game.

[Purple Warrior]

South Clare with the biggest upset of the season knocking of North Clare in the A Grade. It shouldn't affect Norths standings but not exactly what you want heading into your first finals campaign in a fair while.

Min Man have kept the pressure on RSMU for the fourth spot. Sounds like BBH wasted a lot of opportunities kicking 9.17 for the day.

Less said about Blyths' A Grade the better, probably what you deserve when you start focusing more on the B Grade.

Only surprise in the B Grade was the BSR victory over Blyth, was helped with Scotty Atkinson going down at the end of the first quarter with what looked to be a calf injury. All other results were as expected.

Cats were horrific in the A grade, but I’m not sure who you are insinuating they have dropped to the B grade?
Currently have Mcshane, Joel Berty, Drew Berty, McRae, Will Angle, Andriske and Salter all out of our first 21. Walkley and Wade both dropped because they have struggled in the A grade.
Scott might be the only one who you could argue, but his body isn’t even close to getting through a B grade game let alone a A grade game.

Must've turned his B grade stacking focus from South Clare to Blyth

[whufc]

From an outside perspective and not just our club (from most clubs around the league that i talk to) both those teams 'appear' to have players running around in their b grades that you just think how they could possibly not make the A Grade.

South are the biggest culprit when you see blokes like Tim Jenkins, Ben Jacobs, Barton, Pearse running around whilst their a grade get pumped by 10 goals most weeks. Blyth are all in with the kids and they have shown some signs of progression this year. Just can't help but feel a couple/few of the mature/stronger bodies would go along way especially against the better sides. They're average losing margin against BSR/Saints last year was 128pts this year that has gone up to 144 pts.

Each to their own though and I'm the first to admit we don't know the inside workings, who trains doesn't etc.

Either way it doesn't bother us......eg we still managed a b grade flag last year and have played in 3 of the last 4 GF's. Its worth noting though when making tip predictions, ladder predictions on here.

For that reason, I would expect RSMU b grade to miss the finals.

The team that hasnt stacked at all Southern Saints will win the b grade this year anyway. Imo they will probably play Blyth or South in the GF. Will be interesting to see how BSR's young side goes comes finals.....going to be exciting to watch.

At least we have some action to talk about on here.

[whufc]

With 3 games to go top 2 spots in the A & B Grade now sorted with Saints and BSR sealing the deal on the weekend.

RSMU and Min Man to fight out the remaining finals spot in the A Grade comp.

B Grade finals look pretty close to set, South only need 1 win to guarantee finals and play the second to bottom place North last round. Blyth with a pretty easy run in so should make finals meaning RSMU to just miss out.

[whufc]

Weird week for BSR and Southern Saints. One/Two in both the A and B Grade, neither side can miss the double chance so essentially playing for home changerooms in week 1 of the finals.

No matter what the results this Saturday either way both teams would have enough confidence that their full-strength side could do the job in week 1 of the finals. Potentially Saints B Grade is the biggest favorite out of the sides.

Almost a shake hands and have some beers weekend.

[whufc]

Has Arry Gablett had a media ban.......

Was much more fun around here when he was posting.

Southern Saints look really strong again this weekend.

[Arry Gablett]

Has Arry Gablett had a media ban.......

Was much more fun around here when he was posting.

Southern Saints look really strong again this weekend.

No he has just forgotten his password and can only log on from the one computer that has it saved

As he writes this the game would almost be over and we will know if the Saints are the real deal

The otehr teams wont even get close

[Arry Gablett]

Has Arry Gablett had a media ban.......

Was much more fun around here when he was posting.

Southern Saints look really strong again this weekend.

No he has just forgotten his password and can only log on from the one computer that has it saved

As he writes this the game would almost be over and we will know if the Saints are the real deal

The otehr teams wont even get close