SAAFL Div 6 2008

[possum]

I don't know why all the talk on here is about the umpires. It's Div 6 Amateur footy, you're always going to have poor umpiring decisions. The vast majority of the time it's poor both ways, but without the umps you don't have a game.
Personally I think both blokes should get life bans. I mean, what scumbags. So much dirty stuff goes on behind play at this level that I think if you have actually been reported for something you probably deserve it. But doing that to an umpire? The competition would be better off without them.

[possum]

Moving on to this weekend, who's everyone picking???

Hope Valley v Brahma Lodge - HV by 100 points. BL will go down to Div 7. Let's hope the umps make it through the game.
WOS v Lockleys - 2 losses in a row isn't a good way to finish the minor round and roll into finals but that's what Lockleys will do. WOS by 7 goals.
TOS v Hectorville - Hectorville will be too good and win by 6 goals.
Houghton v Glenunga - big game, but Glenunga will take the points, just, sending Houghton down to Div 7 (stoked, never have to drive out to that bloody oval again).
West Croyden v CLG - CLG by 20 goals. It'll be intersting to see if there are any scuffles. The last thing CLG would want would be any reports.

[night raver]

i agree possum......we dont need thugs in football. We are there to play the game we love.

[The Ash Man]

Moving on to this weekend, who's everyone picking???

Hope Valley v Brahma Lodge - HV by 100 points. BL will go down to Div 7. Let's hope the umps make it through the game.
WOS v Lockleys - 2 losses in a row isn't a good way to finish the minor round and roll into finals but that's what Lockleys will do. WOS by 7 goals.
TOS v Hectorville - Hectorville will be too good and win by 6 goals.
Houghton v Glenunga - big game, but Glenunga will take the points, just, sending Houghton down to Div 7 (stoked, never have to drive out to that bloody oval again).
West Croyden v CLG - CLG by 20 goals. It'll be intersting to see if there are any scuffles. The last thing CLG would want would be any reports.

What club you from possum?

[Trinity Girl]

what do you expect get div1 umpires in those grades dont think so.Lucky theres enough umpires to do all grades so be happy with that

I agree there is a shortage of umpires so what you get is what you get but it shouldnt matter if its div 1 or div 7 the rules are the same so the umpires should know what they are doing. They get paid so should know how to do the job. Do you not have to deal with these umpire every week cause i dont think you would be very happy if you did.

Dont want to just bag these guys they turn up each week and do the job and cop allot of s***t and abuse for doing it but it is very frustrating and just think u r going to maybe see more of striking and verbal abuse towards umpires if something doesnt improve. Im not condoning that behaviour towards umpires but i can sometimes understand why some players feel like they want to hit them.

So you think its ok for a player to feel like hitting an umpire?

Ok lots of discussion about a topic that isnt going to change at the end of the day and isnt going to make any difference now in round 18, and although the umpiring may have been bad it wouldnt have changed the top 5 and those top 5 will get better umpires come finals (Hopefully). Although talking bout umpires is getting a bit boring i will answer your question D......
I think maybe writing may comment it's coming across a different way as to what i actually mean. I dont think it ok for players to hit any umpire or other players, all players should have self control but sometimes the standard as to which they umpire is extreamely frustrating and i can see why players, coaches and supporters get so angry. That doesnt mean i believe they should actually go out and hit them.

[Trinity Girl]

I don't know why all the talk on here is about the umpires. It's Div 6 Amateur footy, you're always going to have poor umpiring decisions. The vast majority of the time it's poor both ways, but without the umps you don't have a game.
Personally I think both blokes should get life bans. I mean, what scumbags. So much dirty stuff goes on behind play at this level that I think if you have actually been reported for something you probably deserve it. But doing that to an umpire? The competition would be better off without them.

Well Said Possum

[Trinity Girl]

Moving on to this weekend, who's everyone picking???

Hope Valley v Brahma Lodge - HV by 100 points. BL will go down to Div 7. Let's hope the umps make it through the game.
WOS v Lockleys - 2 losses in a row isn't a good way to finish the minor round and roll into finals but that's what Lockleys will do. WOS by 7 goals.
TOS v Hectorville - Hectorville will be too good and win by 6 goals.
Houghton v Glenunga - big game, but Glenunga will take the points, just, sending Houghton down to Div 7 (stoked, never have to drive out to that bloody oval again).
West Croyden v CLG - CLG by 20 goals. It'll be intersting to see if there are any scuffles. The last thing CLG would want would be any reports.

This weeks games i think could have so many upsets some teams may decide to rest some players to prevent them getting hurt, some teams have allot to play for so this week is hard to predict. I reckon Trinity's A Grade are the only team going into round 18 with nothing to loose and wanting to end there season on a high with a win. I know Trinity result still has an impact on this weeks games but i cant believe how many outcomes come down the very last round. Its really exciting tho no chance of getting on to the SAAFL site Saturday nite 5.30pm.

[hawkseye]

Moving on to this weekend, who's everyone picking???

Hope Valley v Brahma Lodge - HV by 100 points. BL will go down to Div 7. Let's hope the umps make it through the game.
WOS v Lockleys - 2 losses in a row isn't a good way to finish the minor round and roll into finals but that's what Lockleys will do. WOS by 7 goals.
TOS v Hectorville - Hectorville will be too good and win by 6 goals.
Houghton v Glenunga - big game, but Glenunga will take the points, just, sending Houghton down to Div 7 (stoked, never have to drive out to that bloody oval again).
West Croyden v CLG - CLG by 20 goals. It'll be intersting to see if there are any scuffles. The last thing CLG would want would be any reports.

This weeks games i think could have so many upsets some teams may decide to rest some players to prevent them getting hurt, some teams have allot to play for so this week is hard to predict. I reckon Trinity's A Grade are the only team going into round 18 with nothing to loose and wanting to end there season on a high with a win. I know Trinity result still has an impact on this weeks games but i cant believe how many outcomes come down the very last round. Its really exciting tho no chance of getting on to the SAAFL site Saturday nite 5.30pm.

I dont think anybody will be resting anybody because every game has a bearing on the ladder for finals.

[scottroo]

as you all know theres never a easy game down at fawk reserve....hoping for a good hitout, nice clean game, i dont think anyone on here would say clg is a dirty side anyway

[hawkseye]

as you all know theres never a easy game down at fawk reserve....hoping for a good hitout, nice clean game, i dont think anyone on here would say clg is a dirty side anyway

The team no, but i think WC arent to keen on the likely types behind the southern goals at Mortlock.

[wosfc]

Hope Valley v Brahma Lodge - HV to finish off strong after an impresive away win last week - 95 points
WOS v Lockleys - Have developed a good rivalry with Locks over the past few years, always seem to play them in the last round! something to do with the league being lazy with their programming?, managed to beat them by a few goals in round 18 last year to knock them out of the top 5 & keep us in Div 6, this time should be just a couple of goals in it once again
TOS v Hectorville - TOS are some chance on their tricky oval, but form suggests Heccies. Will be interesting to see how well Heccies can win after two easy weeks in a row against bottom sides following on from their shock loss to Brahma (I think this was just about upset of the year!!). Heccies by 36 points
Houghton v Glenunga - Glenunga continue to get closer to the better sides than Houghton do, on this basis Glenunga by 24 points
West Croyden v CLG - Love to see an upset but being a realist you would think that CLG will keep their foot on the pedal and earn their week off - CLG 79 points.

Therefore the ladder would like this;
CLG
WOS
Hectorville
Hope Valley
Lockleys

Trinity
Glenunga
West Croydon
Brahma
Houghton

[hawkseye]

Hope Valley v Brahma Lodge - HV to finish off strong after an impresive away win last week - 95 points
WOS v Lockleys - Have developed a good rivalry with Locks over the past few years, always seem to play them in the last round! something to do with the league being lazy with their programming?, managed to beat them by a few goals in round 18 last year to knock them out of the top 5 & keep us in Div 6, this time should be just a couple of goals in it once again
TOS v Hectorville - TOS are some chance on their tricky oval, but form suggests Heccies. Will be interesting to see how well Heccies can win after two easy weeks in a row against bottom sides following on from their shock loss to Brahma (I think this was just about upset of the year!!). Heccies by 36 points
Houghton v Glenunga - Glenunga continue to get closer to the better sides than Houghton do, on this basis Glenunga by 24 points
West Croyden v CLG - Love to see an upset but being a realist you would think that CLG will keep their foot on the pedal and earn their week off - CLG 79 points.

Therefore the ladder would like this;
CLG
WOS
Hectorville
Hope Valley
Lockleys

Trinity
Glenunga
West Croydon
Brahma
Houghton

I think your around the mark with your predictions. Depends on what attitude TOS take into this game. It could be doesnt matter we will have a crack for a while and Heccies run away or its our last game and we arent going anywhere so lets give it everything at home.

[Trinity Girl]

Hope Valley v Brahma Lodge - HV to finish off strong after an impresive away win last week - 95 points
WOS v Lockleys - Have developed a good rivalry with Locks over the past few years, always seem to play them in the last round! something to do with the league being lazy with their programming?, managed to beat them by a few goals in round 18 last year to knock them out of the top 5 & keep us in Div 6, this time should be just a couple of goals in it once again
TOS v Hectorville - TOS are some chance on their tricky oval, but form suggests Heccies. Will be interesting to see how well Heccies can win after two easy weeks in a row against bottom sides following on from their shock loss to Brahma (I think this was just about upset of the year!!). Heccies by 36 points
Houghton v Glenunga - Glenunga continue to get closer to the better sides than Houghton do, on this basis Glenunga by 24 points
West Croyden v CLG - Love to see an upset but being a realist you would think that CLG will keep their foot on the pedal and earn their week off - CLG 79 points.

Therefore the ladder would like this;
CLG
WOS
Hectorville
Hope Valley
Lockleys

Trinity
Glenunga
West Croydon
Brahma
Houghton

I think your around the mark with your predictions. Depends on what attitude TOS take into this game. It could be doesnt matter we will have a crack for a while and Heccies run away or its our last game and we arent going anywhere so lets give it everything at home.

Its sponsors day and our last game at home so hope the boys both A's and B's will give it everything and hopefully finish with two wins!

[old moz]

honestly dont know what all the whingeing is about. i reckon we have had one bad day where umpires may have influenced the result. over 18 rounds that is pretty damn good i think. if players are disciplined and get on with their job then umpires will umpire better. just think of how many mistakes each player makes per match and umpires would probably make less. been involved at div1 and 2 a lot of years and i dont think div 6 are any worse, cos the top umps get their fair share of criticism also

well said TT, if all players made the same number of mistakes as the umps , we would have at least a 100 AFL sides. to all players in all grades , be honest with yourselves, you are not as good as you think you are, you do make silly mistakes but sometimes your teammates make you look better than you are . the umps are on their own, accept the bad call the same as you 'snigger' at the iffy one that goes your way.

[hawkseye]

honestly dont know what all the whingeing is about. i reckon we have had one bad day where umpires may have influenced the result. over 18 rounds that is pretty damn good i think. if players are disciplined and get on with their job then umpires will umpire better. just think of how many mistakes each player makes per match and umpires would probably make less. been involved at div1 and 2 a lot of years and i dont think div 6 are any worse, cos the top umps get their fair share of criticism also

well said TT, if all players made the same number of mistakes as the umps , we would have at least a 100 AFL sides. to all players in all grades , be honest with yourselves, you are not as good as you think you are, you do make silly mistakes but sometimes your teammates make you look better than you are . the umps are on their own, accept the bad call the same as you 'snigger' at the iffy one that goes your way.

Its the old and the tired that are the wisest.

[mypaddock]

what do you expect get div1 umpires in those grades dont think so.Lucky theres enough umpires to do all grades so be happy with that

Only one more week then presumably we will get some better ones in the finals!!

Your presumption would be wrong- the umpires we had in last yrs prelim were woeful.

[Keepitreal]

what do you expect get div1 umpires in those grades dont think so.Lucky theres enough umpires to do all grades so be happy with that

Only one more week then presumably we will get some better ones in the finals!!

Your presumption would be wrong- the umpires we had in last yrs prelim were woeful.

Had Div 3 Umpies earlier in year and had no idea, didn't even pay holding free when opposition took ball from ruck contest and was tackled

[Browny25]

I don't know why all the talk on here is about the umpires. It's Div 6 Amateur footy, you're always going to have poor umpiring decisions. The vast majority of the time it's poor both ways, but without the umps you don't have a game.
Personally I think both blokes should get life bans. I mean, what scumbags. So much dirty stuff goes on behind play at this level that I think if you have actually been reported for something you probably deserve it. But doing that to an umpire? The competition would be better off without them.

I'm gathering you were there on the weekend then Possum?

[Scout]

Ok everyone come on put your teams and coach of the year up stop sitting on the femce a few of us have havent we quichey

[Scout]

fence even