COVE v WILLUNGA

[cyclops]

No one can go on trial game form,about 2 yrs ago at m/vale the emus knocked off willunga in the a's by about 15 goals and willunga couldnt even fill a full b grade.

[asert]

i think cyclops is right willunga are great but i think the emus are much better and when they played last year emus had i think 8 u18s i think playing. would be good to see it as an official trial match for better preperation as it means nothing when youve trained for 5 weeks and play half a side each. i think cove willunga will be a good game but think cove will be young and fit and run all day

[Trix]

sources tell me this game is gonna happen! will be an interesting clash but as has been previously mentioned you cant take much out of trial matches when both sides are not at 100% and are using the match to trial new players/gameplans etc. maybe if it was played at a different time with more incentive to the competing clubs then we'd see a better contest! just a thought...

[LaughingKookaburra]

sources tell me this game is gonna happen! will be an interesting clash but as has been previously mentioned you cant take much out of trial matches when both sides are not at 100% and are using the match to trial new players/gameplans etc. maybe if it was played at a different time with more incentive to the competing clubs then we'd see a better contest! just a thought...

Never going to happen, the SANFL struggles for major sponsors, who is going to put up the cash to play an exhibition game mid year between two clubs who will just use it as an ego booster anyway. For the good of the local game the money would be better spent on the struggling clubs that cant win a game......

[Grape Ape]

sources tell me this game is gonna happen! will be an interesting clash but as has been previously mentioned you cant take much out of trial matches when both sides are not at 100% and are using the match to trial new players/gameplans etc. maybe if it was played at a different time with more incentive to the competing clubs then we'd see a better contest! just a thought...

Never going to happen, the SANFL struggles for major sponsors, who is going to put up the cash to play an exhibition game mid year between two clubs who will just use it as an ego booster anyway. For the good of the local game the money would be better spent on the struggling clubs that cant win a game......

The game has a sponsor - the Southern Messenger. Last year they donated prizes and a perpetual trophy. And as for how serious the game is - it all depends on which club wants it more.

[Gooch112]

And which club is fitter and stronger over the off season..
Either way its always going to be a close tough tussle..Which is what footy is supposed to be!

[BJ Ernest]

A positive step for us playing this game. For the past 6 seasons we have had basically the same trial games. Its great for knowing where you're at in regards to leading teams in different comps (Morphies, Porties and Uraidla) but with the game against Cove it gives our pre season a fresh feel. A new challenge and hopefully the boys are as keen to play well in this game as we were in the same game against Morphies last year.

From what i saw of cove this year they are a bit smaller and rely on a running game which is good and Ando is a good coach.

Already looking forward to footy season, not enough happens over the summer months!

[cyclops]

Well as much as i hate sayn it i rate cove very high and i rekn they will do willunga especially being on a massive oval,will be a great game as long as it aint 40 degrees.

[Micky Conlan]

It amazes me that no one rates Willunga how shit must they and the gsfl really be?

[The Yetti]

It amazes me that no one rates Willunga how s***t must they and the gsfl really be?

Tall Poppy syndrome, Micky. Tall poppy.

[Bruce Almighty]

A positive step for us playing this game. For the past 6 seasons we have had basically the same trial games. Its great for knowing where you're at in regards to leading teams in different comps (Morphies, Porties and Uraidla) but with the game against Cove it gives our pre season a fresh feel. A new challenge and hopefully the boys are as keen to play well in this game as we were in the same game against Morphies last year.

From what i saw of cove this year they are a bit smaller and rely on a running game which is good and Ando is a good coach.

Already looking forward to footy season, not enough happens over the summer months!

bj the way i see it you blokes would wanna put up a good show. your 5 gsfl flags are gunna mean jack s**t if you get pumped by cove. would be good to see portlock go head to head with vick to.

[Bruce Almighty]

It amazes me that no one rates Willunga how s***t must they and the gsfl really be?

Tall Poppy syndrome, Micky. Tall poppy.

big fish little pond.

[BJ Ernest]

A positive step for us playing this game. For the past 6 seasons we have had basically the same trial games. Its great for knowing where you're at in regards to leading teams in different comps (Morphies, Porties and Uraidla) but with the game against Cove it gives our pre season a fresh feel. A new challenge and hopefully the boys are as keen to play well in this game as we were in the same game against Morphies last year.

From what i saw of cove this year they are a bit smaller and rely on a running game which is good and Ando is a good coach.

Already looking forward to footy season, not enough happens over the summer months!

bj the way i see it you blokes would wanna put up a good show. your 5 gsfl flags are gunna mean jack s**t if you get pumped by cove. would be good to see portlock go head to head with vick to.

A little dramatic dont you think Bruce. Our 5 flags mean plenty, fill me in on how many you have! They also mean a LOT more than a cup played in the pre season. We all know the game is important, its a great advertisement for the game and the leagues. The 2 premiers from the previous season having a hit out the following year is great but to think a game in March is anywhere near as important as a premiership is a little off the mark.

Let me know how you go in the Messenger cup anyway Bruce.....ur playing in it right?

[Bruce Almighty]

no need to be like that bj. we learnt a lot in 08 and the 2010 messenger cup could be coming to rooster land.

[BJ Ernest]

no need to be like that bj. we learnt a lot in 08 and the 2010 messenger cup could be coming to rooster land.

So if Strath had won this year, and then they lost to Cove would that mean there premiership would be worth as you say... 'jack sh*t'? I think not.

[hereforthebeer]

A positive step for us playing this game. For the past 6 seasons we have had basically the same trial games. Its great for knowing where you're at in regards to leading teams in different comps (Morphies, Porties and Uraidla) but with the game against Cove it gives our pre season a fresh feel. A new challenge and hopefully the boys are as keen to play well in this game as we were in the same game against Morphies last year.

From what i saw of cove this year they are a bit smaller and rely on a running game which is good and Ando is a good coach.

Already looking forward to footy season, not enough happens over the summer months!

bj the way i see it you blokes would wanna put up a good show. your 5 gsfl flags are gunna mean jack s**t if you get pumped by cove. would be good to see portlock go head to head with vick to.

A little dramatic dont you think Bruce. Our 5 flags mean plenty, fill me in on how many you have! They also mean a LOT more than a cup played in the pre season. We all know the game is important, its a great advertisement for the game and the leagues. The 2 premiers from the previous season having a hit out the following year is great but to think a game in March is anywhere near as important as a premiership is a little off the mark.

Let me know how you go in the Messenger cup anyway Bruce.....ur playing in it right?

mate you dont have to like willunga but you do have to respect them and how successful they have been over the past 5 years, to say their 5 flags is worth jack shit unless they are competitive( they will be so it doesnt matter) is ridiculous. sounds like sour grapes to me mate

[livefooty]

B A your r a tool!!to say 5 flags would mean nothing if they lost is a nothing comment ...pull ya head !!!

[livefooty]

but would be good to c ports n vicky go toe to toe , be funny i think, they wouldnt stand each other n pull 20 od possies each

[Deemu]

The demons will get up, and their (my 2) 5 flags will mean exactly the same.

[Bruce Almighty]

i didnt mean any disrepect to willunga but i have heard willunga people say they are the best country footy side going around because of the five flags. all i meant was the five gsfl flags doesnt make em the best if cove belt em.