GSFL Movements

[shapes]

Thankfully the Emu's have been able to hang onto their "blue chip" players, this core group of players have had MASSIVE offers thrown at them however choose to stay for the good times, they certainly respect what the club has provided them and this is a way of paying it back. Sure as a player im a little pissed that my own team mates would do this but as a club we are 100%fine and look forward to the up coming season.[/quote]

Everyone is different, I'm not sure I'd be wanting blokes like this in my team... I'm sure they'll be round the mark again come september in SFL.

[Titanic]

My last comment wasn't intended to sound derogatory towards Morphett Vale FC.. I just think its strange that players at strong clubs would want to leave to go to another club that's in a rebuilding phase. Obviously money talks but there are plenty of quality players at country clubs around the state that have knocked back big offers throughout their careers to stay loyal to their home club.

Limb, draw the dots -

1 player was semi retired and was offered a large amount of $$$ to play and an assistant coaching role. Big $$$ in comparison to his earning capabilities when he was in his prime.
1 player has self doubt issues about where he would fit into the wealth of talent the Emu's have in the on ball brigade and is now playing for 500% more in his pay packet. A First pick A grader in my opinion tho
1 player was a lucky selection in the GF side and since that day has not been seen around the club.

Thankfully the Emu's have been able to hang onto their "blue chip" players, this core group of players have had MASSIVE offers thrown at them however choose to stay for the good times, they certainly respect what the club has provided them and this is a way of paying it back. Sure as a player im a little pissed that my own team mates would do this but as a club we are 100%fine and look forward to the up coming season.

If rumours are true that M.Ritter has signed with Pongys and left the Emus they have got a talented player but will be interested to see if he actually does something differant and gets to training.....

And i think i have worked out how LIMB got his nick name.....they have to sell all their limbs at his club to be able to afford all their BIG NAME RECRUITS

[The Denmark Shark]

The next five on the ladder.
Of the top 5 I reckon Compass will be the side that is most vulnerable and when these five play Compass, it will be game on. In 2009 only Goolwa/ Pt Elliot were capable of beating a side in the top five.
6th Goolwa
A club that has improved tremendously. Some good juniors from LF should be coming through.
Quality midfield with Yeo and Ewer with young Jones doing well in ruck. Will miss White. Young side who run the ball well with heaps of skill. Very astute and proffesional coach who got the best from his players. No recruits in the system as yet but will surprise with a couple of solid ins.
Archilles Heel....Young side that will be a little inconsistant
7th McLaren
Improved in 2009. Kept almost all of last years players. Will need the youngsters like Pistilli, Williams, Natale, Khonke, Gentel, Zohar etc to progress. A bit of experience in Scooter McCade, Cam Hockey and Hanny added to the list. Struggled against the top 5 last year. Reasonable depth and they have had a tough pre season. They have coach who knows what is needed to win.
Archilles Heel....Grape Vintage going a bit longer this year. Why do so many of McLaren players work in the wine industry?
8th Encounter Bay
Had a shocking 2009 but will improve. Mature aged coach coming in who will implement the skills from Sturt. Played some very good footy at times. Favourite son Modra to Assist and may help in picking up a couple of gun players. Need big Blum to play the footy he is capable of and Baggs continues to impress. Like McLaren they need the juniors who played a bit last year to step up.
Archilles Heel....Coaching Panel a little late in Appointment and missed some recruits
9th Yankalilla
Father Son coaching Panel is interesting. With their recruiting will have a very good midfield. Lack a bit of depth. Always a tough club and always have a go. Could go as high as 5th but will need a bit of luck.
Archilles Heel.... A long way from anywhere and not many players come out of the sea
10th Myponga
Could finish anywhere from 5th to 10th. A strong and happy club. Very solid Coaching panel with Sambo and Deacon. If young Hunt from Aldinga/South Adelaide plays every game they will do very well. Tomlinson and Hutchy back and some very impressive U17's from 2009 will give them the depth they have lacked since Deacon left.
Archilles Heel....Would have to be closest to the strongest Social Club going round. Can Sambo and his uncompromising coaching style get the balance of a good time of the field to a winning time on the field

If Aldinga even clear him in the first place. Lets hope for his sake they do the right thing and don't do another 'Jacquesy', would be a very bad decision on their behalf if they try keep another young talent from doing what he wants to do and play with his mates. If they do I can assure you alot of people will be turning their nose at the thought of ever playing at Aldinga.

Sorry RF, but i need to comment on this. I get on well with both Jacquesy and Danno, but they both signed contracts back then, that was the reason they were not cleared. I don't know if Hunt has signed a contract, wouldn't be that wise if he has been playing at South. Everyone goes on about, its all about the juniors, promote your juniors, juniors are the future and so on. But then the clubs get screwed over when they get offered a few bucks more from an other club and the clubs are expected to give them a clearence straight away after they have commited to the club. I agree that keeping a guy that doesn't want to be there, is not the best option, but how about sitting down with the player and discussing the issue at hand.

I'm pretty sure i know who you are RF, and of course i do not know the whole situation (live a bit far away) but are you not a Life member at the sharks? Why would you go to Willunga? I have got mates at Willunga, so that is not a problem, but you have been one of the biggest advocates for Aldinga on this forum for the last years, talking about development of the club both on and off the field and then you leave. In my opinion it takes alot for a life member to just leave a club. I just don't get it? You will only play B grade up there, so it can't really be striving to play a better standard of footy?

[words of wisdom]

My last comment wasn't intended to sound derogatory towards Morphett Vale FC.. I just think its strange that players at strong clubs would want to leave to go to another club that's in a rebuilding phase. Obviously money talks but there are plenty of quality players at country clubs around the state that have knocked back big offers throughout their careers to stay loyal to their home club.

Limb, draw the dots -

1 player was semi retired and was offered a large amount of $$$ to play and an assistant coaching role. Big $$$ in comparison to his earning capabilities when he was in his prime.
1 player has self doubt issues about where he would fit into the wealth of talent the Emu's have in the on ball brigade and is now playing for 500% more in his pay packet. A First pick A grader in my opinion tho
1 player was a lucky selection in the GF side and since that day has not been seen around the club.

Thankfully the Emu's have been able to hang onto their "blue chip" players, this core group of players have had MASSIVE offers thrown at them however choose to stay for the good times, they certainly respect what the club has provided them and this is a way of paying it back. Sure as a player im a little pissed that my own team mates would do this but as a club we are 100%fine and look forward to the up coming season.

Firstly BRD i have nothing but respect for the Morphies FC but this MASSIVE $$ stuff you keep harping on about is utter crap. Pongy dont have massive $$. I understand you would be dissapointed with them leaving, they're quality blokes but they're not the first to leave you & wont be the last. Facts are Clay did not chase these blokes, Clay didnt have Tims or Ritters numbers, he was given them by people at the Morphies FC who said that they wanted a change, why wouldnt he call them?? Perhaps instead of a few branding him a snake or poacher, find out the facts, its amazing how quickly you turn on your own locals. Speaking of that, have they ever put Sam Mahonys photo back on the wall?

[hereforthebeer]

My last comment wasn't intended to sound derogatory towards Morphett Vale FC.. I just think its strange that players at strong clubs would want to leave to go to another club that's in a rebuilding phase. Obviously money talks but there are plenty of quality players at country clubs around the state that have knocked back big offers throughout their careers to stay loyal to their home club.

Limb, draw the dots -

1 player was semi retired and was offered a large amount of $$$ to play and an assistant coaching role. Big $$$ in comparison to his earning capabilities when he was in his prime.
1 player has self doubt issues about where he would fit into the wealth of talent the Emu's have in the on ball brigade and is now playing for 500% more in his pay packet. A First pick A grader in my opinion tho
1 player was a lucky selection in the GF side and since that day has not been seen around the club.

Thankfully the Emu's have been able to hang onto their "blue chip" players, this core group of players have had MASSIVE offers thrown at them however choose to stay for the good times, they certainly respect what the club has provided them and this is a way of paying it back. Sure as a player im a little pissed that my own team mates would do this but as a club we are 100%fine and look forward to the up coming season.

Firstly BRD i have nothing but respect for the Morphies FC but this MASSIVE $$ stuff you keep harping on about is utter crap. Pongy dont have massive $$. I understand you would be dissapointed with them leaving, they're quality blokes but they're not the first to leave you & wont be the last. Facts are Clay did not chase these blokes, Clay didnt have Tims or Ritters numbers, he was given them by people at the Morphies FC who said that they wanted a change, why wouldnt he call them?? Perhaps instead of a few branding him a snake or poacher, find out the facts, its amazing how quickly you turn on your own locals. Speaking of that, have they ever put Sam Mahonys photo back on the wall?

i dont even reckon they let him through the gate, in via the tennis courts for Sammy

[Axle Rose]

My last comment wasn't intended to sound derogatory towards Morphett Vale FC.. I just think its strange that players at strong clubs would want to leave to go to another club that's in a rebuilding phase. Obviously money talks but there are plenty of quality players at country clubs around the state that have knocked back big offers throughout their careers to stay loyal to their home club.

Limb, draw the dots -

1 player was semi retired and was offered a large amount of $$$ to play and an assistant coaching role. Big $$$ in comparison to his earning capabilities when he was in his prime.
1 player has self doubt issues about where he would fit into the wealth of talent the Emu's have in the on ball brigade and is now playing for 500% more in his pay packet. A First pick A grader in my opinion tho
1 player was a lucky selection in the GF side and since that day has not been seen around the club.

Thankfully the Emu's have been able to hang onto their "blue chip" players, this core group of players have had MASSIVE offers thrown at them however choose to stay for the good times, they certainly respect what the club has provided them and this is a way of paying it back. Sure as a player im a little pissed that my own team mates would do this but as a club we are 100%fine and look forward to the up coming season.

Firstly BRD i have nothing but respect for the Morphies FC but this MASSIVE $$ stuff you keep harping on about is utter crap. Pongy dont have massive $$. I understand you would be dissapointed with them leaving, they're quality blokes but they're not the first to leave you & wont be the last. Facts are Clay did not chase these blokes, Clay didnt have Tims or Ritters numbers, he was given them by people at the Morphies FC who said that they wanted a change, why wouldnt he call them?? Perhaps instead of a few branding him a snake or poacher, find out the facts, its amazing how quickly you turn on your own locals. Speaking of that, have they ever put Sam Mahonys photo back on the wall?

Just my opinion, but being a emu junior, i would have thought the right thing for clay to do would be to ring the M Vale coaching staff and discuss the individuals situation first. If then the player still decides he wants a change then he would go with no problems. In these cases i believe they were completely unaware of the goings on and therefore had no opportunity to discuss options with the players. Any club trying to retain their juniors deserves this at the very least. All was done very "hush hush" which was the disappointing part. So yes, he can ring the players, but a call to mvale first would be the right thing to do. You wouldnt expect it from just any coach but from clay, being a mvale person, you would.

[Zelezny Chucks]

My last comment wasn't intended to sound derogatory towards Morphett Vale FC.. I just think its strange that players at strong clubs would want to leave to go to another club that's in a rebuilding phase. Obviously money talks but there are plenty of quality players at country clubs around the state that have knocked back big offers throughout their careers to stay loyal to their home club.

Limb, draw the dots -

1 player was semi retired and was offered a large amount of $$$ to play and an assistant coaching role. Big $$$ in comparison to his earning capabilities when he was in his prime.
1 player has self doubt issues about where he would fit into the wealth of talent the Emu's have in the on ball brigade and is now playing for 500% more in his pay packet. A First pick A grader in my opinion tho
1 player was a lucky selection in the GF side and since that day has not been seen around the club.

Thankfully the Emu's have been able to hang onto their "blue chip" players, this core group of players have had MASSIVE offers thrown at them however choose to stay for the good times, they certainly respect what the club has provided them and this is a way of paying it back. Sure as a player im a little pissed that my own team mates would do this but as a club we are 100%fine and look forward to the up coming season.

Firstly BRD i have nothing but respect for the Morphies FC but this MASSIVE $$ stuff you keep harping on about is utter crap. Pongy dont have massive $$. I understand you would be dissapointed with them leaving, they're quality blokes but they're not the first to leave you & wont be the last. Facts are Clay did not chase these blokes, Clay didnt have Tims or Ritters numbers, he was given them by people at the Morphies FC who said that they wanted a change, why wouldnt he call them?? Perhaps instead of a few branding him a snake or poacher, find out the facts, its amazing how quickly you turn on your own locals. Speaking of that, have they ever put Sam Mahonys photo back on the wall?

WOW, I will back BRD and point out he didn't say all the MASSIVE $$ were thrown by Pongy but from what I have heard Tim has received as a sign on is more than just chump change. May not be in the realms of what Jervois paid during their heyday but is still 4x more than anything he would be able to get at MVFC and that's excluding the sign on.

As for Ritter well I think as long as you only pay him half to train half to play then he will be good value, otherwise you may only see him between the hours of 2 and 6 on a Saturday!

[Panther32]

I know this is the wrong forum, but why is it that Morphett Vale people on here seem to bag the players that are on MASSIVE coin but don't tend to say too much or bag those M/V players who have left for MASSIVE coin? And then openly welcome them back with open arms to their club? Isn't that somewhat of a contradiction?

[The Dutchman]

I dont think anyone has bagged Timmy or Ritz for joining the Mudlarks, more has been directed at Clay in the last couple of weeks.
All players that leave M/Vale are always welcomed back to the club (for significanly less money) if they wish to return.
Joras boys are an example. Both left for Jervois, but came back to M/Vale for much less money and won a premiership. Ask them which environment they like better!
I think the bagging from M/Vale stems from other clubs needing to pay big dollars to build a premiership team, when the Emus have done it the hard way without paying dollars to their gun players, all of which are home bred.
I guess there is no other club, with the exception of Willunga, that can be in the same position to do this.
Some of the bagging would also stem from recruits other teams have purchased for no success, only to see those faces disappear while another round of highly paid recruits turns up the following year.

[Zelezny Chucks]

I know this is the wrong forum, but why is it that Morphett Vale people on here seem to bag the players that are on MASSIVE coin but don't tend to say too much or bag those M/V players who have left for MASSIVE coin? And then openly welcome them back with open arms to their club? Isn't that somewhat of a contradiction?

I don't have a problem with a player for taking MASSIVE coin but I do have a problem with clubs paying MASSIVE coin to players that are a. mercenaries who leave after a year or b. simply not worth the money.

Hell everyone has their price and any player who said they would never leave their club under any circumstances would be lying.

[The Dutchman]

Firstly BRD i have nothing but [u][b]respect[/b][/u] for the Morphies FC but this MASSIVE $$ stuff you keep harping on about is utter crap. Pongy dont have massive $$. I understand you would be dissapointed with them leaving, they're quality blokes but they're not the first to leave you & wont be the last. Facts are Clay did not chase these blokes, Clay didnt have Tims or Ritters numbers, he was given them by people at the Morphies FC who said that they wanted a change, why wouldnt he call them?? Perhaps instead of a few branding him a snake or poacher, find out the facts, its amazing how quickly you turn on your own locals. Speaking of that, have they ever put Sam Mahonys photo back on the wall?[/quote]


Turning on locals is a big call WOW. Players are always welcomed back to the club. What's more surprising is that someone at Morphies thought of Ritz and gave Clay his number...he hasnt been sighted for months!

Sammy's photo was sent to Kingston, Via Menengie, Via Jervois, Via Myponga if my memory serves correctly...with his new fitness regime he is starting to look like he did when he was at Morphies, so the photo doesnt look so out of date now

[The Yetti]

I am not sure what the fuss is all about, with a couple of players leaving Morphett Vale and going to Myponga/Sellicks
Morphett Vale finished top in the SFL and Myponga/Sellicks down the ladder in the GSFL. Myponga/Sellicks with a premiership in their u/17's, will have some good juniors coming through and with some recruits from a successful club, to show them how to win is a logical step for them to take. For you Emus supporters, take some solace that your players have gone to a different association and they will not be playing against you. Perhaps that is one of the reasons the players have gone to a different Association ......some sort of loyalty.
In Gaskin's case, after being part of the rebuild of Morphett Vale, he may see an opportunity to to it again with Myponga/Sellicks...who knows.

Has anyone from Morphett Vale been to Myponga lately? Unlike Postcode 5162, Postcode 5202 has more cows than people, no pub, no supermarket, no KFC or Maccas....so don't bring out the tried and over stated argument of develop your juniors. Will and has worked for Morphett Vale, but is not the answer for every club. Myponga need to recruit to improve and why not get players from the SFL and perhaps improve the standard of our comp, rather than the GSFL.

P.S. Cove and Edwardstown have about 15 clearances in the system going out of their clubs

The GSFL is a good comp with all sides filling a full compliment of juniors and playing each other twice during the minor round....not a bad place to go to!!!

[bays10]

why has lachlan mcgregors clearance on GSFL site come up as cancelled has he changed his mind? What does cancelled mean? I have heard several reasons why glenelg wont release him and i wont say much because these are purely rumours and allegations. Any ideas anyone?

[LuvsFooty]

Just a glitch in the system.....clubs have been trying to clear players from SANFL clubs when they should be clearing them from their local clubs.

[The Yetti]

Is the system working? We are having problems.

[LuvsFooty]

i think its been put on hold temporaily so that everyone knows what they are doing after tomorrow nights meeting. SAAFL players cause some issues, its the only league in Australia not registered on the system.

Interesting talking about the points system last night with Glenn Rosser. In the Barossa they have really made an attempt to "even" things up. For example Freeling have 18 points and Tanunda have 3. Apparently there is scope to apply for more points through the GSFL which may already be happening. I think clubs like ourselves and others below should get more than 2 points more than Willunga, Strath etc

[words of wisdom]

Firstly BRD i have nothing but respect for the Morphies FC but this MASSIVE $$ stuff you keep harping on about is utter crap. Pongy dont have massive $$. I understand you would be dissapointed with them leaving, they're quality blokes but they're not the first to leave you & wont be the last. Facts are Clay did not chase these blokes, Clay didnt have Tims or Ritters numbers, he was given them by people at the Morphies FC who said that they wanted a change, why wouldnt he call them?? Perhaps instead of a few branding him a snake or poacher, find out the facts, its amazing how quickly you turn on your own locals. Speaking of that, have they ever put Sam Mahonys photo back on the wall?

Turning on locals is a big call WOW. Players are always welcomed back to the club. What's more surprising is that someone at Morphies thought of Ritz and gave Clay his number...he hasnt been sighted for months!

Sammy's photo was sent to Kingston, Via Menengie, Via Jervois, Via Myponga if my memory serves correctly...with his new fitness regime he is starting to look like he did when he was at Morphies, so the photo doesnt look so out of date now [/quote]

I meant turning on Clay if hes one of you guys.
And secondly for a club that doesnt spend much, that would of cost you a fortune in stamps to send Mahonys photo around Hope it wasnt life size photo

[Goldberg]

Hey wow, things looking promising at Pongy mate, heard that your centreman from last years u/17's has shot up around 3 inchs. Will be handy in 2-3 years, very handy

[words of wisdom]

i think its been put on hold temporaily so that everyone knows what they are doing after tomorrow nights meeting. SAAFL players cause some issues, its the only league in Australia not registered on the system.

Interesting talking about the points system last night with Glenn Rosser. In the Barossa they have really made an attempt to "even" things up. For example Freeling have 18 points and Tanunda have 3. Apparently there is scope to apply for more points through the GSFL which may already be happening. I think clubs like ourselves and others below should get more than 2 points more than Willunga, Strath etc

Agree LF, clubs shouldnt have to build for 4 or 5 years just to have a crack at finals.
My idea (with very little thought) would be:

Top 2 get 6 points - could recruit 2 country footballers.
3rd & 4th get 9 points - could recruit 3 country footballers.
5th, 6th & 7th get 14 points - could recruit 5 country footballers with playing a colt each week.
8th to 10th get 21 points - could recruit 7 country footballers. Clubs this low are probably playing one or two kids each week anyway.

If clubs choose to load up down the bottom & cant fit there players in to the points the following year (jump from 8th to 3rd for example), too bad, get rid of your recruits. This would solve issues such as he just moved in to the area, we dont have the population of other towns etc. Anyone got any thoughts on this??

[words of wisdom]

Hey wow, things looking promising at Pongy mate, heard that your centreman from last years u/17's has shot up around 3 inchs. Will be handy in 2-3 years, very handy

Doubt we'll see him this year, should do well at South in the U/18's.