Gaelic Football in South Australia

[Swooper16]

My review of the semi finals:

W.I vs Flinders O'Neils
An interesting strategy of not supplying enough players to field a team adopted by Flinders and it backfired spectaculary with the forfeit handing W.I the victory (wouldnt be surprised if either of the Floreani's still managed to ping a hammy). I will refrain from sinking the boot into Flinders as St Brendans has in the past had issues with always having enough players and for those who are committed the feeling of embarrasment is only matched by the feeling of disappointment. For it to happen in a semi final tho does put a dampner on the day for those who have rocked up to watch some quality gaelic.

Onkas Vs Na Fianna

Na Fianna came out all guns blazing and it looked like they might run away with it. When the "Hand of Javor" put thru an early under i really thought it was going to be their day. However some wasteful shooting from distance (why they didnt just bomb it into Nick Jolly I'm not sure) may have cost them. A hard to understand rant from Anto and some choice words from Whitto seemed to have the desired effect as Onkas totally controlled the second half and didnt waste too many shots on goal.

[the milky bar kid]

Thanks for not saying 'blimp' MG, altho you have done well to maintain two identities. I've looked into it & who else would pick on T Javor, because we all know that it would give you a chance to list off ur list of 21 cups & how many ever australasian teams & your 100% coaching record at the nationals.
I was thinking one of the Fays, but as fellow Na Fi team of the decade members they'd have more respect than that. Plus the 'purple cowboy' Jason Fay would never tell us he was over rated, he's one of the most under rated players going around. Luckily i don't think the monkey that turns the wheel that makes the intenet work up at Gawler is on today so your comments are in vain Javor!

Good to see the big moose out there again, unfortunately his precense wasn't enough to inspire us to the victory. Congratulations to Onka's who just wanted it more in the second half.

I'm going to predict Onka's next week by 4-7, in a game that could degenerate into a blood bath if certain 'inconsistantcies' aren't tidied up.

[JK]

Would Michael Aish have won a magery without Garry McIntosh???

He did

[Neville Bartoss]

How come Flinders forfeited?

A simple lack of numbers or was there something else involved?

Seven players pulled out an hour before the game, leaving us with ten players. Extremely embarrassing for the club and disappointing to the players. Apologies go out to the western Ireland players that were ready for a match. Im sure they were looking forward to a competitive, hard fought game, I know I was.

As for Zeleny Chucks.....you are a knob

[Zelezny Chucks]

How come Flinders forfeited?

A simple lack of numbers or was there something else involved?

Seven players pulled out an hour before the game, leaving us with ten players. Extremely embarrassing for the club and disappointing to the players. Apologies go out to the western Ireland players that were ready for a match. Im sure they were looking forward to a competitive, hard fought game, I know I was.

As for Zeleny Chucks.....you are a knob

Right back at you Tossa!

Seems I was right about you guys come finals time though, tell me will the 7 blokes who let you down be required players after Christmas?

[the milky bar kid]

I think the FON boys hurt enough without rubbing it in.

On a lighter note, they could do with players as dedicated as Nick "the Motorboat" Jolly, seen warming up for the sunday game on saturday night at 1:00am on Marion Rd sporting only a pair of y fronts...
I'll leave u all with that mental image

[O'Neills Only]

O'Neills, on the great full backs. Mick Tobin wasn't too bad himself but on his day Tom Andrasakis back there would beat an opponent and probably kill him and the opposition team on the rebound.

Good call MG - forgot about the dentist who can show his face on TV - Tom Andritsakis - team mate of yours in Irish Rovers?. Tobin did play all over the ground - saw him get clotheslined once in the box going for goal.
Starting to sound a bit like a team of the century - how bout one pre Brighton (ie: Klemzig, Christies and Elizabeth) and one from 98 til now. Wonder who would get in both.

[Major Gun]

An all star team from pre and post Brighton? Gees only a few of us old blokes left for the good oil on pre-Brighton.

Players that make both? Moose, Liam Hennessy, Neil OReilly, Mick Lawlor...there's a few more that could be debated. What year did the comp start in Adelaide? late 50's early 60's? Know where the old honor board from Klemzig is??

MBK, sounds like you spent far too much time committing that visual to memory. Really!

[wristwatcher]

Thanks for not saying 'blimp' MG, altho you have done well to maintain two identities. I've looked into it & who else would pick on T Javor, because we all know that it would give you a chance to list off ur list of 21 cups & how many ever australasian teams & your 100% coaching record at the nationals.
I was thinking one of the Fays, but as fellow Na Fi team of the decade members they'd have more respect than that. Plus the 'purple cowboy' Jason Fay would never tell us he was over rated, he's one of the most under rated players going around. Luckily i don't think the monkey that turns the wheel that makes the intenet work up at Gawler is on today so your comments are in vain Javor!

Good to see the big moose out there again, unfortunately his precense wasn't enough to inspire us to the victory. Congratulations to Onka's who just wanted it more in the second half.

I'm going to predict Onka's next week by 4-7, in a game that could degenerate into a blood bath if certain 'inconsistantcies' aren't tidied up.

Your stats analysis are reasonably accurate thanks milky boy. I was corrected the other day, its only 20 i think. 21 if you count the Hannigan Cup in 2010 or Betsy as you so humourously and innocently call it.

As for Moosafidies he was the reason we lost on sunday. His water running was poor and his words of advice were incoherent and may have been in the native tounge of Moose. A language only spoken by the Man himself, other Mooses and of course the late great Cindy (R.I.P)

Finally Sir, What inconsistencies could you possibly be talking about. Do you believe the dialogue during the mens final could be very reminiscent of the final scene of Rocky 1. A lot of people unsure of who has won or lost or what is going on and several people bellowing out in every direction....." "

[Zelezny Chucks]

I think the FON boys hurt enough without rubbing it in.

On a lighter note, they could do with players as dedicated as Nick "the Motorboat" Jolly, seen warming up for the sunday game on saturday night at 1:00am on Marion Rd sporting only a pair of y fronts...
I'll leave u all with that mental image

Just making a point MBK no need to go mouthing off on here how good you are if you aren't prepared for a bit of backlash if you can't back it up on the field. Hopefully Nev has learnt his lesson and that's the last I'll say on it.

[schimma]

was very upsetting not been able to play on sunday. a lot of the lads were in struggletown as well. its not the ideal preperation for a a final and it reminds me a Jim Grand final of about 4 yrs ago.

us as a club have never won the jim and we are all looking forward to the game. Congratulations to onkas on making the Grand final. It promisies to be a great epic grand final, which will be played in good Gaelic spirit and i guess it will be heated as always against onkas. Would be good to see a good crowd there to support both grand finals.

[Neville Bartoss]

I think the FON boys hurt enough without rubbing it in.

On a lighter note, they could do with players as dedicated as Nick "the Motorboat" Jolly, seen warming up for the sunday game on saturday night at 1:00am on Marion Rd sporting only a pair of y fronts...
I'll leave u all with that mental image

Just making a point MBK no need to go mouthing off on here how good you are if you aren't prepared for a bit of backlash if you can't back it up on the field. Hopefully Nev has learnt his lesson and that's the last I'll say on it.

Zelezny thank you for proving what a tool you are, Ive personally never said how good I was.....we have been the second best team this year judging by the ladder and on our day I believe we are capable of beating WI. WI have been the best side and deserve their spot in the final no question.

As for the seven players only 2 did not have legitimate excuses, they will be dealt with. Not that it is any of your business. As for post christmas I can assure you a repeat of Sunday will not happen again. We will qualify for finals, Im sure of that. Bring on next season

[Zelezny Chucks]

I think the FON boys hurt enough without rubbing it in.

On a lighter note, they could do with players as dedicated as Nick "the Motorboat" Jolly, seen warming up for the sunday game on saturday night at 1:00am on Marion Rd sporting only a pair of y fronts...
I'll leave u all with that mental image

Just making a point MBK no need to go mouthing off on here how good you are if you aren't prepared for a bit of backlash if you can't back it up on the field. Hopefully Nev has learnt his lesson and that's the last I'll say on it.

Zelezny thank you for proving what a tool you are, Ive personally never said how good I was.....we have been the second best team this year judging by the ladder and on our day I believe we are capable of beating WI. WI have been the best side and deserve their spot in the final no question.

As for the seven players only 2 did not have legitimate excuses, they will be dealt with. Not that it is any of your business. As for post christmas I can assure you a repeat of Sunday will not happen again. We will qualify for finals, Im sure of that. Bring on next season

*sigh*

By you, I meant Flinders O'Neils which you have said unequivocally would beat Western Ireland last weekend.

You did not.

Good luck next season.

[the milky bar kid]

I think the FON boys hurt enough without rubbing it in.

On a lighter note, they could do with players as dedicated as Nick "the Motorboat" Jolly, seen warming up for the sunday game on saturday night at 1:00am on Marion Rd sporting only a pair of y fronts...
I'll leave u all with that mental image

Just making a point MBK no need to go mouthing off on here how good you are if you aren't prepared for a bit of backlash if you can't back it up on the field. Hopefully Nev has learnt his lesson and that's the last I'll say on it.

Sorry ZC, you do have a point how the unbeatable FON were beaten. I wasn't bagging u bagging him, i was just saying in Bob Barker, Happy Gilmore style fashion.... "now you've had enough...... b*tch"
Should be an interesting next season as 5 do not go into 4.... I'm backing the reigning champs to be somewhere in the 4.

An all star team from pre and post Brighton? Gees only a few of us old blokes left for the good oil on pre-Brighton.

Players that make both? Moose, Liam Hennessy, Neil OReilly, Mick Lawlor...there's a few more that could be debated. What year did the comp start in Adelaide? late 50's early 60's? Know where the old honor board from Klemzig is??

MBK, sounds like you spent far too much time committing that visual to memory. Really!

As for this from MG aka T Javor/WW some things unfortuanately once seen, do not leave the visual memory. I bet Jason Fay would say the same about the experience he had when u forced him into participating in the M"Men of Hannigan cup" calender.

[wristwatcher]

As for this from MG aka T Javor/WW some things unfortuanately once seen, do not leave the visual memory. I bet Jason Fay would say the same about the experience he had when u forced him into participating in the M"Men of Hannigan cup" calender.[/quote]



Oh Milky, the sparkling repartee is flowing from the carton today. It was actually titled "The WolfHounds out of Uniform Calender" and it was initially the idea of J "Purple Cowboy" Fay. The caleneder eventually made an aprox $20 loss in the fundraising area. The possesion of the negatives to this day are priceless.

[Major Gun]

God I love the creative spelling of some of these blogs. unfortuanately ? Hannigan? calender? caleneder? You bag G. Mcintosh for his creative phrases but you two are starting to spell like he talks!

WW. I know you love pen, paper and your dream teams. Give me your all Javor team since you started that day against the Mick Eagan led St Pat's. In position. If O'Neills Only wants to start the great team of the century debate (Not too many remember Richie Walsh and the Freemont High days let alone the 94 minor bus O'Neills only) I want to hear the modern historian/expert opinion (yes you Melba) first.

I must give my opinion on the Flinders no-show. There is no way that proud club woud be enjoying the lack of numbers. The Red, White and Green are the longest running club in the comp' at present and that alone deserves the respect of the johnny come latelys who don't like the last of us oldies talking history. I don't care who they "allow" back after Christmas as long as they keep the make up of the 4 interesting. Make the comp stronger Flinders for all our sakes. It was this time last year you fell away. Keep getting stronger and push all the "Recobas" out there who think they have a devine right to play finals.

Come on Melba. I want to see that team

[wristwatcher]

All right i will need one day to complete this task accurately. You would be well aware MG i have a folder full of these teams for cross refrencing.
Firstly some criterea :
1. My team will be made up of S.A Gaelic Football Players from 1990-2009.
2. This team is based on domestic performance with team success being relevant but not essential
3. To avoid personell discussion. New Revolution Co-Founders J.Fay + T.Javor will be ineligeble in my team.
4. State or Australasian representation or selection is not considered a pre requisite
5. This team will be pre dominantly ability based therefore issues such as weight, looks,skin complexion,suspension records and life bans will not be taken into account.
6. I will not be putting the clubs represented next to the names as i see this task as a chance to recognize the best i have seen not turning this into an inter club or political argument.
7. As brilliant as some players have been in a season. I am placing a 2 season minimum eligibility for my team. Several AFL,VFL,SANFL have shown me a lot in individual seasons but have never been seen again.
8. Selection is based on all Gaelic games.Whether they be Senior,Minor,7,s,9,s,13,s or 15,s.

[O'Neills Only]

MG - you like the 94 Minors bus blast from the past. Here's a couple of other Unforgettable Ch'ships Moments (for the Old Farts Barossared):
Brisbane 82 Bucket of water over Ref's Head & SA v Vic Minors brawl at Pres Ball;
Auckland 85 Fireworks
Sydney 88 Coogee, overage players, Kings Cross;
Sydney 94 Wellington guy's head into unpadded goalpost.

[wristwatcher]

MG - you like the 94 Minors bus blast from the past. Here's a couple of other Unforgettable Ch'ships Moments (for the Old Farts Barossared):
Brisbane 82 Bucket of water over Ref's Head & SA v Vic Minors brawl at Pres Ball;
Auckland 85 Fireworks
Sydney 88 Coogee, overage players, Kings Cross;
Sydney 94 Wellington guy's head into unpadded goalpost.

Some of my faves ;
1991 Auckland.SA Minors player recieves bad concussion cuts and bruising the night b4 the first game due to the fact he was walking on a 5ft tall brick wall outside a strip club.
1991 Aucklund, WA state u/18,s netball teams fence mysteriously gets ripped down
1992 Adelaide. SA Minors player is forced to have his ballbag lathered by Vincenzo McStraw prior to semi final v NSW due to unfortunate deep heat mishap
1993 Perth. The Phantom shitter leaves his mark
2000 Adelaide. Lavendergate incident occurs one evening of the championships
2001 Melb. All in brawl whilst spectating SA v VIC minors
2004 Melb. The Wristwatch and the Penguin make debuts and are regularly seen throughout the Championships

[Browny25]

How come Flinders forfeited?

A simple lack of numbers or was there something else involved?

Seven players pulled out an hour before the game, leaving us with ten players. Extremely embarrassing for the club and disappointing to the players. Apologies go out to the western Ireland players that were ready for a match. Im sure they were looking forward to a competitive, hard fought game, I know I was.

As for Zeleny Chucks.....you are a knob

Do you need some players Neville!?