River Murray Football League talk

[Insider]

Is it Shane or Steven Thomas? Can say that Wilkey will be a very handy player for them, very underrated.

Yes, it is Steven.

Will be a handy pick up for tailem, both steven and adam wilkey. both dont mind a little fight either. whos coaching? Dent still? might have his hands full. Is Michael Thomas following his brother too?

As far as i know Denty is still coaching.

With those 5 players ORDB mentioned, that would presumably be 15 points (i think they'd all be worth 3 points), so i doubt the other Thomas player would fit in under the points scheme.

Fair enough dont know how the system works?? How do you think Sam Mahoney i think it is will go at coaching this year?

[GWW]

Going by Jervois' squad a trained monkey could probably coach them to 5 straight

Certainly will be interesting to see how he goes, i personally am not close enough to the scene to know how Mahoney will go but it will be interesting to see how much of the Bluds success was due to Tim and how much the quality of their gun players of the last few years. If Mahoney struggles will the knives be out for Tim to return

[floataboy]

i think timmy is still 'involved' at the club so you would imagine he would come in for some half time addresses/screaming if need be.
but there is plenty of pressure on Sammy to get the team to perform. but as you say GWW, they have got a very hand list to work with.

and mypo would be spewin with the points allocation. it was obviously the top 4 from the minor round that the points get allocated from

will be interesting to hear about morris too. is he going to lincoln for work or something??

[NO-MERCY]

Going by Jervois' squad a trained monkey could probably coach them to 5 straight

Certainly will be interesting to see how he goes, i personally am not close enough to the scene to know how Mahoney will go but it will be interesting to see how much of the Bluds success was due to Tim and how much the quality of their gun players of the last few years. If Mahoney struggles will the knives be out for Tim to return

Mahoney has worked alongside Tim now for four yrs,no-doubt would of learnt alot off him,theirs nothing much he needs 2 change at Blud land,yet he will,as every coach would have their own structures & beliefs.
Tim's game plan was successful & no doubt Sam had alot of input himself as his assistant,Sam will therefore experiment a little with some fresh ideas of his own & stamp his own authority as coach.
The expectation is huge, no-doubt & knockers like you GWW & others, are always waiting in antisipation 2 put the knives in once they lose a few,but Sam will know what 2 expect & he'll have his ups & downs,thats part of coaching,yet Mahoney will learn 2 deal with it successfully through out his coaching stint.
Some will be judging him before the half way mark of the season.
You'll only be a "FOOL" if you do so!

[The Dutchman]

Can you tell you that Mahoney is very much looking forward to the challenge of coaching.
He has a structure in mind and will be a very well prepared coach with a good footy brain.
But as we know, coaches are judged by on-field success.
GWW - not sure about a donkey being able to coach the boys. Jervois only really got over the line the last two years, they didnt blow other teams away.
And I'm sure Tim will be around the place, where else will they get their mullet burgers from?

[floataboy]

and why wouldnt you look forward to it.
just hope there is not too much criticism from within the club if things dont go as swimmingly as they have done in the past few years.
in some ways it is a lot tougher gig to take over from timmy at jervois, than to coach a poorer team and take them up to a premiership

[ORDoubleBlues]

Is Michael Thomas following his brother too?

No. He's going back to Morphy Park.

[NO-MERCY]

and why wouldnt you look forward to it.
just hope there is not too much criticism from within the club if things dont go as swimmingly as they have done in the past few years.
in some ways it is a lot tougher gig to take over from timmy at jervois, than to coach a poorer team and take them up to a premiership

Alot tougher gig,if Jervois finished 2nd,all would say he's failed.
Yet if he took a poorer side up one place on the ladder,say 5th to 4th,he'd be seen as more successfull in some peoples eyes.Either way the Jervois committee know they have a bloke that'll give 101% & I believe they will stand by Sam through the good & the not so good times,i know their hasn't been many low points for a long time,but all clubs experience them at some point of time,but Jervois are in good hands as far as their board,committee,players,supporters & coach is concerned,loyalty breeds success.
GO YOU BLOODS.

[GWW]

Going by Jervois' squad a trained monkey could probably coach them to 5 straight

Certainly will be interesting to see how he goes, i personally am not close enough to the scene to know how Mahoney will go but it will be interesting to see how much of the Bluds success was due to Tim and how much the quality of their gun players of the last few years. If Mahoney struggles will the knives be out for Tim to return

Mahoney has worked alongside Tim now for four yrs,no-doubt would of learnt alot off him,theirs nothing much he needs 2 change at Blud land,yet he will,as every coach would have their own structures & beliefs.
Tim's game plan was successful & no doubt Sam had alot of input himself as his assistant,Sam will therefore experiment a little with some fresh ideas of his own & stamp his own authority as coach.
The expectation is huge, no-doubt & knockers like you GWW & others, are always waiting in antisipation 2 put the knives in once they lose a few,but Sam will know what 2 expect & he'll have his ups & downs,thats part of coaching,yet Mahoney will learn 2 deal with it successfully through out his coaching stint.
Some will be judging him before the half way mark of the season.
You'll only be a "FOOL" if you do so!

Settle down mate, my point is that the Bluds would be used to success after the last 4 years and i'm just posing the question if Mahony isn't as successful, will some within the Jervois Football Club be looking at getting Tim to return. They know that Tim would probably win them a premiership, so you'd think it was fair enough to pose the question that if Mahony doesn't perform in the coaches' box, would the Bluds be trying to get Richards as the number 1 man again.

[The Dutchman]

I know you call him "The greatest", but Tim is just the coach GWW. He plays a big part but he doesnt "win them a premiership"...
Mahoney will be given the full support of the club. Timmy will be around the place, but he has other fish to fry so to speak...

[NO-MERCY]

[quote="GWW"
Settle down mate, my point is that the Bluds would be used to success after the last 4 years and i'm just posing the question if Mahony isn't as successful, will some within the Jervois Football Club be looking at getting Tim to return. They know that Tim would probably win them a premiership, so you'd think it was fair enough to pose the question that if Mahony doesn't perform in the coaches' box, would the Bluds be trying to get Richards as the number 1 man again.[/quote]

Tim would be one GWW, that would realise Sam played a big part in those flags that Tim's been credited with,the players Sam's helped bring 2 the club have played a significant role.Its not all about Tim,yeah he can coach & played his role 2 a tee,its all about T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More.Thats why Jervois have been successful.
GWW -2 me your just look'n for some negativity,what ifs?would they?who gives a rats mate,think positive & get off the Timmy bandwagon & show the same confidence in Sam.Mahoney needs the same support from the club & i have no doubt he'll get it, then he & his team-mates will reward each other & the club.

[Bandit]

Will Sam be a playing coach next year or has he retired to the box only?

[The Dutchman]

Think he is planning on having a kick Bandit.

[NO-MERCY]

Will Sam be a playing coach next year or has he retired to the box only?

He has 2 keep playing Bandit,that spare tyres not getting any smaller!

[Bandit]

Will Sam be a playing coach next year or has he retired to the box only?

He has 2 keep playing Bandit,that spare tyres not getting any smaller!

I think he must butter his spare tyre before each game as he seems to have a 'sheen' when he plays... The slipperiest man on the field

[GWW]

[quote="GWW"
Settle down mate, my point is that the Bluds would be used to success after the last 4 years and i'm just posing the question if Mahony isn't as successful, will some within the Jervois Football Club be looking at getting Tim to return. They know that Tim would probably win them a premiership, so you'd think it was fair enough to pose the question that if Mahony doesn't perform in the coaches' box, would the Bluds be trying to get Richards as the number 1 man again.

Tim would be one GWW, that would realise Sam played a big part in those flags that Tim's been credited with,the players Sam's helped bring 2 the club have played a significant role.Its not all about Tim,yeah he can coach & played his role 2 a tee,its all about T.E.A.M. Together Everyone Achieves More.Thats why Jervois have been successful.
GWW -2 me your just look'n for some negativity,what ifs?would they?who gives a rats mate,think positive & get off the Timmy bandwagon & show the same confidence in Sam.Mahoney needs the same support from the club & i have no doubt he'll get it, then he & his team-mates will reward each other & the club.[/quote]

Fair enough mate, just putting a topic forward for discussion. Its obviously a sensitive subject.

I'm not a Jervois fan myself, but i do know that the Bluds would have high expectations again for next year. I remember when they got rid of Gertslauer a few years back, just saying they may be so used to success they may not tolerate 2nd best after 4 successive premierships.

[The Dutchman]

Sammy is very slippery & hard to tackle...you dont get the nickname of buster for nothing! Busts through packs like they arent there!

[NO-MERCY]

No probs GWW-Jervois no doubt would have high expectations for 2008 & winning 4 flags in a row is a huge achievment,like i posted earlier, every club have their day & Jervois have had plenty of good ones,yet a day will come where an opposing club will have theirs & it could be against Jervois in a Grand Final,so the club must enjoy the moment for what it is & make the most of every opportunity & if they finish 2nd,you dont go look'n for some-one 2 blame or point the finger at,you move on & look 2 improve on the area you wern't so effective.
I wouldn't be judging Sam on his 1st year,he'll need some time 2 settle in as a 1st year coach & he'll find it wont be easy playing & coaching,so a good assistant is important.

[s m skinner]

Dutchman would like to know with your points system how long did it take to come in and was your club in favour or against it.

[The Dutchman]

Cant answer how long it took to come in...it will take effect from this season, but not sure when the idea was raised with RMFL.

Jervois were happy for the points system to be introduced.