Southern Football League

[Jono]

Yeah I think the 1st week might be pretty straight forward for the Sunday games however isn't it great 2 have 2 GENUIONE finals on the Saturday....there will be huge crowds at both and some fearce and skilled football with big names on the park for all four sides. Cove to beat Morphies Gossip is that your smokey for the 1st week.
Gee i just can't see that happening......funny enough Morphett Vale has been the side that has knocked Cove out the finals the last 2 years first in a semi in 04 then prelim last year. Whats your thoughts behing that tip gossip?

[qwerty]

What grounds are the finals being played at in the first week?

[Valleysvirgin]

Padroth must have patched up his differences at cove, best on the weekend. That will be a big plus during finals.
It all starts this week.
Porties v Reynella
Morphies v Cove
Valleys v Lonsdale
Brighton v flaggies

First two games should be belters, with the winners going straight into the prelim's and enjoy a weeks rest

I'l go with:
Porties
Morphies
Valleys
Brighton

2 x 'grey area' games in Port V Reynella and MorphetVale V Cove which could go either way if all teams are switched on. The Valley would want to play a hell of a lot better than they did against Porties but shouldn't have too much difficulty with Lonsdale (perhaps they could consider NOT fielding their recent Super Rules lineup for the finals). Brighton haven't been overly convincing but have had a lot of injury strife...that said they also should handle Flaggies without any difficulty - sorry matteeG! )

[MatteeG]

SOUTHERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE INC
2006 FINALS SERIES DRAW
WEEK 1
Saturday 2/9/2006
QUALIFYING FINAL (1) - 1ST V 4TH AT OLD NOARLUNGA
A Grade - Port Noarlunga V Reynella
B Grade - Morphett Vale V Brighton Bombers
Under 18’s - Brighton Bombers V Happy Valley
Under 16’s - Brighton Bombers V Port Noarlunga
Under 14’s - Reynella V Noarlunga

Saturday 2/9/2006
QUALIFYING FINAL (2) - 2ND V 3RD AT ALDINGA
A Grade - Morphett Vale V Cove
B Grade - Happy Valley V Reynella
Under 18’s - Cove V Reynella
Under 16’s - Morphett Vale V Happy Valley
Under 14’s - Morphett Vale V Christies Beach

Sunday 3/9/2006
ELIMINATION FINAL (1) - 5TH V 8TH AT PORT NOARLUNGA
A Grade - Happy Valley V OSB/Lonsdale
B Grade - Cove V Flagstaff Hill
Under 18’s - Morphett Vale V Marion
Under 16’s - Flagstaff Hill V Christies Beach
Under 14’s - Happy Valley V Cove

Sunday 3/9/2006
ELIMINATION FINAL (2) - 6TH V 7TH AT CHRISTIES BEACH
A Grade - Brighton Bombers V Flagstaff Hill
B Grade - Port Noarlunga V Christies Beach
Under 18’s - Flagstaff Hill V Port Noarlunga
Under 16’s - Cove V Noarlunga
Under 14’s - Flagstaff Hill V Port Noarlunga

[dont think do]

just a quick look, (am meant to be working) shows that 6 clubs have sides in all finials, must be some strenght coming through and good signs for these clubs.

[Jono]

Fire up lads, 2 biggest games of the year this week on the Saturday and hardly boo on them......

Your tips, your thoughts and which players are going to step up in these big games and perform for there clubs ......Name some!!!!!

One thing im surprised with is the venues for both Saturday's games......Why would you have a qualifying final at Aldinga or old Norlunga for that matter......all the way down there????? Surely both Sunday finals would of been better all the way down there and the Satuday ones at Porties and Bice....closer for everyone concerned and both would of been packed to the rafters.....

[BubblesOfBlue]

Tips
Morphies - to experienced this time of year very few weaknesses (if any) Will be a belter of a game though
Reynella - I think Porties rely on too few to do the job (will get found out)
Happy Valley - Easily 10 goals plus
Flagstaff Hill - Upset of the finals, young hungry kids with nothing to lose, Bice oval will suit Flaggy better than there own ground

[the observer]

Everybody has tipped aginst porties all year so I will go for them
I beleive they have more depth than given recognition
Morphies easily

[BubblesOfBlue]

Could be the case Observer I am only going on what I have seen

[Jono]

Yeah Porties for me........Observer Morphies easy??????.....You think? Why? It was 19points last time........I reckon both sides have improved since then and Padroth to play huge bonus.

[petoe]

Of course u are going to tip ur own side Norm. Good luck to yous.

[qwerty]

Jono,

Why wouldn't they play it at Noarlunga, one of if not the best decks in the league fair amount of parking. Its a 2 min drive further from porties / c beach.


Oh does anyone know if the GF is to be played at south again or if it will be back to porties?

Blustery conditions like today could see a few upsets, only takes one good 1/4 with / against the wind.

[hacksville]

The invites have been handed out and the winner will come from.....
A. Bachmann - Christies Beach
D. Banyer - Marion
A. Hill - Morphett Vale.
L. Harris - OSB/Lonsdale
N. Manhood - Port Noarlunga
J. Vick - Cove

[Winger]

No one from reynella i see?? surely enough wins to have someone up there. what about S Russell... 5 or so bests in a row for reynella in wins. Surely a few votes polled in there?

Anyone with results?

[The Indian]

Anyone know the results of yesterdays games?? Am thinking Valleys and Brighton shouldve won comfotably.What will be the games for next weekend?? When is the Mail Medal night guys?? this week??

[hacksville]

Reynella 13-11 (89) def. Port Noarlunga 8-9 (55)
Morphett Vale 24-14 (158) def Cove 10-10 (70)
Happy Valley 14-14 (98 ) def. OSB/Lons 4-9 (33)
Brighton 17-16 (118) def Flaggstaff Hill 6-6 (42)

All comfortable victories but should be some close games this week, i reckon Valley just over Porties and Cove also in a thriller.............

Qwerty ....G.F is still at South adelaide

[BubblesOfBlue]

I reckon Porties to bounce back and beat Valley and Cove to account for Brighton comfortably.
Can anyone beat Morphies though??

[petoe]

Cove to win by 15+ goals and porties to start favourite against valley but wouldnt be surprised if valleys just get over the line.

[Jono]

Petoe....Cove by 15 goals how you pick that?????....Ryan not to play (id imagine this as he didn't play after half time with an ankle SAturday) but i do have a funny feeling Porties will get over Valley in a close encounter!!!

[The Indian]

News just in, Valleys rolled Porties by about 4 goals.
Cant be happy getting put out in straight sets. Playing too many easy games throughout the year may have been there downfall. Sets up a ripper of a prelim. Morphies v Valley. Anyone know where its being played??