GSFL Movements

[rock]

I know the Saints are forking out some big cash for the new and current recruits. Results like the one on the weekend must really hurt the club. Depth is obviously a big problem and it must drop away pretty quickly. Sounds like the Saints need to concentrate on working with the juniors to ensure the senior list is of a good quality in the future. Just a thought.

[GWW]

To be honest the last 2 years we have not been DOMINANT. We have been one of the top sides and ended up winning the Grand Final so the fact we are winning the last game in September has not reflected the way the seasons have panned out.

The creeks have won more games than Willunga in the past 2 years, will sides boycott playing them? Will the league ask them to play in the River Murray League??

Every club has its ups and downs, players will retire and move on and with the list getting a bit older we have some good young players coming through, in the 2s and under 17s and hopefully these players do fill the void that will be left behind when they retire. Some exciting challenges ahead for us.

The RMFL is desperate for an 8th club, but i'm not sure the existing clubs would be happy to take Willunga on board given that they would be likely to dominate. I reckon the best way to go is some type of official forum where delegates from various leagues get together and discuss which clubs should go where. Willunga to Southern League seems common sense to me.

[damian]

To be honest the last 2 years we have not been DOMINANT. We have been one of the top sides and ended up winning the Grand Final so the fact we are winning the last game in September has not reflected the way the seasons have panned out.

The creeks have won more games than Willunga in the past 2 years, will sides boycott playing them? Will the league ask them to play in the River Murray League??

Every club has its ups and downs, players will retire and move on and with the list getting a bit older we have some good young players coming through, in the 2s and under 17s and hopefully these players do fill the void that will be left behind when they retire. Some exciting challenges ahead for us.

The RMFL is desperate for an 8th club, but i'm not sure the existing clubs would be happy to take Willunga on board given that they would be likely to dominate. I reckon the best way to go is some type of official forum where delegates from various leagues get together and discuss which clubs should go where. Willunga to Southern League seems common sense to me.

I think BJ was tlaking about Creeks going to the RMFL, weren't you BJ?
It is unfair to ask or make a club change leagues just because they have become so dominant. There last two flags weren't easy (not that any are), going on season form they weren't favourites to win the last two and this year i think Strath might go close to knocking them off. I think the last thing the SFL needs is another side that will beat the bottom teams by 40-50 goals.

[BJ Ernest]

To be honest the last 2 years we have not been DOMINANT. We have been one of the top sides and ended up winning the Grand Final so the fact we are winning the last game in September has not reflected the way the seasons have panned out.

The creeks have won more games than Willunga in the past 2 years, will sides boycott playing them? Will the league ask them to play in the River Murray League??

Every club has its ups and downs, players will retire and move on and with the list getting a bit older we have some good young players coming through, in the 2s and under 17s and hopefully these players do fill the void that will be left behind when they retire. Some exciting challenges ahead for us.

The RMFL is desperate for an 8th club, but i'm not sure the existing clubs would be happy to take Willunga on board given that they would be likely to dominate. I reckon the best way to go is some type of official forum where delegates from various leagues get together and discuss which clubs should go where. Willunga to Southern League seems common sense to me.

I think BJ was tlaking about Creeks going to the RMFL, weren't you BJ?
It is unfair to ask or make a club change leagues just because they have become so dominant. There last two flags weren't easy (not that any are), going on season form they weren't favourites to win the last two and this year i think Strath might go close to knocking them off. I think the last thing the SFL needs is another side that will beat the bottom teams by 40-50 goals.

I was talking about the creeks but im not suggesting they should have a look at it. Just throwing examples out there.
No club will be going anywhere, 10 teams is perfect. Every club has its times where its going well, and these times do come to an end.

Damian i am hearing very positive things about Strathalbyn that they are setting themselves up to take the next step past the prelim.

[GWW]

Ah ok, my apologies there, just skimmed over it, and should have read it properly before commenting. LC to River Murray wouldn't be a bad solution though.

[damian]

To be honest the last 2 years we have not been DOMINANT. We have been one of the top sides and ended up winning the Grand Final so the fact we are winning the last game in September has not reflected the way the seasons have panned out.

The creeks have won more games than Willunga in the past 2 years, will sides boycott playing them? Will the league ask them to play in the River Murray League??

Every club has its ups and downs, players will retire and move on and with the list getting a bit older we have some good young players coming through, in the 2s and under 17s and hopefully these players do fill the void that will be left behind when they retire. Some exciting challenges ahead for us.

The RMFL is desperate for an 8th club, but i'm not sure the existing clubs would be happy to take Willunga on board given that they would be likely to dominate. I reckon the best way to go is some type of official forum where delegates from various leagues get together and discuss which clubs should go where. Willunga to Southern League seems common sense to me.

I think BJ was tlaking about Creeks going to the RMFL, weren't you BJ?
It is unfair to ask or make a club change leagues just because they have become so dominant. There last two flags weren't easy (not that any are), going on season form they weren't favourites to win the last two and this year i think Strath might go close to knocking them off. I think the last thing the SFL needs is another side that will beat the bottom teams by 40-50 goals.

I was talking about the creeks but im not suggesting they should have a look at it. Just throwing examples out there.
No club will be going anywhere, 10 teams is perfect. Every club has its times where its going well, and these times do come to an end.

Damian i am hearing very positive things about Strathalbyn that they are setting themselves up to take the next step past the prelim.

They are long overdue and the game they played on saturday will definately challenge the mighty demons. The ANZAC day match against Creeks will be a good one to watch and tell us who the real challenger is this year but i think strath have got the team structure down pat. Surely they couldn't lose another prelim.

If anyone is going to beat you this year it will be strath.

[damian]

Must be time to start thinking about round 2.

Yankalilla V Mclaren
Myponga V Strath
Victor V Mt Compass
Willunga V L Creek
Saints V Enc Bay

Interesting matches this week. I think Yank will get over the top off Mclaren at home, Strath to beat Pongy by 5 goal, Victor to upset Compass in a close one. Willunga to beat Creeks by ten goals and Saints to beat bays by 5 or 6 goals.

[Panther32]

Must be time to start thinking about round 2.

Yankalilla V Mclaren
Myponga V Strath
Victor V Mt Compass
Willunga V L Creek
Saints V Enc Bay

Interesting matches this week. I think Yank will get over the top off Mclaren at home, Strath to beat Pongy by 5 goal, Victor to upset Compass in a close one. Willunga to beat Creeks by ten goals and Saints to beat bays by 5 or 6 goals.

I'm going to go for...well who cares about Yank vs McLaren! Strath to beat Mypo by 8-10 goals, Compass to beat Victor by 2 goals, Willunga to beat Creeks by 5 goals and Encounter Bay to win by 4 goals.

[LuvsFooty]

I know the Saints are forking out some big cash for the new and current recruits. Results like the one on the weekend must really hurt the club. Depth is obviously a big problem and it must drop away pretty quickly. Sounds like the Saints need to concentrate on working with the juniors to ensure the senior list is of a good quality in the future. Just a thought.

Wouldn't say that the Saints are forking out "big cash". And as for developing the juniors, the senior colts, although they lost on the weekend look to be a very good side with many players looking like they will be right to go for senior footy. As well as this the club has 36 registered junior colts, which I have found to be a nightmare but its good for the future. We beat strath in the juniors for the first time in about 7 years on the weekend. Must have been the coaches!!!

I agree with everyone's tipping, bu I do think Strath will beat Myponga by 15+ (sorry pongy boys)

[kappars]

Saints snr colts do look alright but struggle with depth, maybe you should coach them LF after your performance with the jnr colts. Although after seeing the score you need to practice some goal kicking.

[LuvsFooty]

I just had a call from freo kappars but i feel like I can get better results with the juniors.

[kappars]

Is it true all the talk is about your full forward?

[cuzzy]

not very encouraging LF to tip against your own club? Clearances rolling in the for the bays now, some very handy players starting to come into the line up each week. Pitty they wernt out on the track during pre season but i suppose better to have them than not to have them

[LuvsFooty]

Its not good cuzzy but I will have more confidence when we get some players back in the line up. It is true about my full forward. HER name is Gemma. She kicked 1 goal 3 on the weekend, but takes a very strong grab and not afraid to crash a pack

[words of wisdom]

Must be time to start thinking about round 2.

Yankalilla V Mclaren
Myponga V Strath
Victor V Mt Compass
Willunga V L Creek
Saints V Enc Bay

Interesting matches this week. I think Yank will get over the top off Mclaren at home, Strath to beat Pongy by 5 goal, Victor to upset Compass in a close one. Willunga to beat Creeks by ten goals and Saints to beat bays by 5 or 6 goals.

I'm going to go for...well who cares about Yank vs McLaren! Strath to beat Mypo by 8-10 goals, Compass to beat Victor by 2 goals, Willunga to beat Creeks by 5 goals and Encounter Bay to win by 4 goals.

Yank in a close one
Strath unfortunately by a bit
Compass. Just.
Willunga by 8 goals
Saints by 2 goals. Get on board Lf!

[kappars]

Any big in's or out's for round 2? I did hear big T.Rogers is in for creek.

[Panther32]

Cuzzy, you seem to drive past the Encounter Bay oval quite regularly, is there any chance of us actually seeing the new players on the clearances list play in 2008? Ryan Mcinerney, Troy Wilkey and Josh Walker all getting a game in the reserves at the moment at Port, with Ryan the standout of the three it seems. Is Bass just hopeful they will get dropped?? Or are they a legitimate chance of playing down south? Seems that there are a few young good players on that clearance list, lucky Bass has some good mates at Port!
Also are any of the other new blokes likely to suit this week? Boland? Did Rankine play last week? Can the club fit all these boys in under the new cap? Surely it's unlikely? Bascombe seemed to have a good game for EB on the weekend.

[cuzzy]

you seem to have your finger on the pulse in every league panther?

yep all these boys will suit up, all trained last night at the bay.

[Panther32]

Surely McInerney won't be playing for the Bays this week?

[Toughcall]

Strath looked like a quality side yesterday! They haven't made wholesale changes, but they have added Burgess up forward who takes some of the pressure off Duffield, they have got an extra big man down back (Allen possibly) and their new ruckman looks to be a very good player. They look to have the extra components to challenge Willunga. As for the Saints, deep down a loss was expected but not to that extent. As mentioned last week it will be the Saints depth thats the problem. 7 out of our best side yesterday and the guys that came in are not A grade players (me included). We will need a major turn around next weekend.

Just on a side note it was very interesting to see so many new faces at Strath but only 2 players on the team sheet were more than 1 point players. Burgess is interesting. I would love to know his history and how he is a 1 point player after getting cleared from Broadview. Is he an ex Strath junior? Has he been out of the game for 2 years?

Good point LF and something we all should be looking at, because there is no way Strath have only 2 players on the team sheet with more than 1 point. Honestly this is a worry for us all if the system is confusing to clubs. It means clubs are playing by different rules doesn't it?