Big Phil wrote:Jimmy Allan is an OUT as an Assistant Coach at North Adelaide.

Got the Senior Coaching gig at Werribee over in the VFL competition.

Woohoo! I can go back to the club rooms now!

Now if we can just get rid of Tredrea we'll be assured of playing finals again.

Having an Opening Round before Round 1 is easily and by miles the stupidest thing I've ever heard of in this competition.
And that doesn't even take into account the huge advantage 8 teams will get with a competitive game under their belt going into "Round 1".

The stupidest thing I've ever seen in the competition is the introduction of four umpires. That will continue to be the stupidest thing about the competition until they introduce five.

regards,

REB
You could have 6 thousand umpires and it still wouldn't be as stupid as having an opening round before Round 1.

northerner wrote:Wedgie any more news on the Doggie fwd moving to North? I believe it may have been a possibility but not happening now...

No idea mate, I wouldn't even be able to name a Central forward.

FFS "India beaten by the conditions more than anything else"

Geezus, here we go again, the Indians whinging about the conditions.
They do realise where this tournament is don't they?

Takes a Kiwi to give credit to the Aussies.
Nice work Ian Smith.

I'm amazed with how much the standard has continued to improve despite spreading the talent further.

Game today was awesome to watch. Good crowd too, I watch every Cats game religiously and love watching the girls.
Proud that my daughter drove all the way up from south of Geelong to Melbourne to watch the game with many friends today too.
The Karens that used to put down the women's game should well and truly be dead by now hopefully.

Went down to the Sailmaster for lunch today, what a top notch place, wish it was closer to home!
Great beers on tap, comfortable furniture, great views of the marina and the meals were sensational. Best seafood basket I've ever had!
If it wasn't so far away from most things I could convince the missus to move down there!

The North Adelaide Football Club are thrilled to announce that Cody Raak will join the Roosters in 2024.

Name: Cody Raak
Age: 21
Height: 194cm
Weight: 85kg
Position: Key Defender

Cody Raak joins the Roosters after 2 years on the Western Bulldogs AFL list. Cody played his junior football with the Western Jets and was picked by the Western Bulldogs as an NGA Academy selection at the 2021 AFL draft. Cody is an intercept defender who reads the game well and uses the ball efficiently when in possession. Cody has the versatility to play at either end of the ground and has strong game awareness with his positioning and ability to impact the contest. We are excited with the way that Cody will complement the current defensive group with his height and aerial skillset.

southernbulldog wrote:Looks like a very good get for the Eagles

Agreed, he looks quality.

Pissweak effort this time, didn't even make it to South Rd.

Oh God, not another one of those loons, just what we need!

The North Adelaide Football Club is pleased to announce the addition of Darren Pfeiffer as our Senior Assistant Coach for season 2024.

Darren will replace the outgoing James Allan, who recently accepted the senior coaching position at the Werribee Football Club in the VFL.

Darren will look after the midfield group in the seniors while also working closely with Senior Coach Jacob Surjan.

Over his playing career, Darren represented Norwood in both junior and senior grades, while also spending time at 3 AFL clubs (Adelaide, Carlton & Port Adelaide).

During his time as a coach and administrator, Darren has worked with the following programs;

Under 16 NSW/ACT Rams
Under 17 AFL Futures Academy
Coach Development Manager AFL Sydney/AFL NT
NT Thunder Academy Coach
UNSW Bulldogs – 2022 & 2023 – Premiers in both seasons.
We are excited with what Darren will offer our playing group with his extensive knowledge and experience.

Please welcome Darren to the Roosters!

whufc wrote:I'm not really the most knowledgeable on the topic but surely once Port tick the box of getting out of the SANFL the next serious task will be to have the SMA and the SANFL removed from the AO contract.

SMA is half cricket and the lease is for 80 years so not something we will have to worry about.

If the fans of the AFL clubs want them to leave and the fans of the SANFL clubs want them to leave and they're now leaving can't we all just hold hands, sing Kumbaya and all raise our beers and have a party?

you lot are a little strange...
For how many years you are pushing Port and Crows out of the SANFL
As soon as it looks like happening..."how will they afford it?" "SANFL have a binding contract for $400k per year" etc etc
:lol: which one do you want?
Us lot, bit generalistic?
Personally I'd be happy to go pick up cans and give the AFL teams my proceeds if it gets them out any sooner.
I'll throw in some steak knives if it helps.
Don't give a **** about any monies owed or missed out on in the future, just get out.

You are very narrow minded Wedgie... think outside your club mate.
It's already happening... the SANFL will be defunct 5 years after the AFL sides exit. Bookmark this.
Rather be narrow minded than clueless.
All the AFL clubs do is whinge, they don't bring anything positive to the SANFL.
It would be narrow minded to think the SANFL rely on them.

morell wrote:No one imagines running down the wing on Prospect Oval in front of a dozen old farts.

Captain Rozee still has his North guernsey on in his facebook profile though!

morell wrote:It will be fodder for Wedgie to sell his shitty ads to you muppets for years!

Not my webspace or ads mate, that's Dissident's domain.
Welcome back, bad day?

As I said before everyone is getting what they want so let's all be friends! :D

I’m not.
I’m a Magpies fan who doesn’t give a shit about the Power!

Bring back the 80’s and early 90’s.
Yeah fair enough but you were already screwed by the Power 10 years ago when they dissolved the club that won all those flags so they could have some income from a pub for the AFL. I do feel for you and the very few loyal real fans that didn't jump on the new club's bandwagon.
At least they won't be disrespecting you anymore by wearing the guernsey of the club they killed off.

Its not a done deal by a long stretch. PA have APPLIED to join the VFL. The VFL may not accept PA request. As I said in my previous post, the VFL may make demands/requests to PA and PA may decline VFL's counter offer/conditions. It not a done deal, so no celebrating yet (but one can only hope ;) ).
Don't be a Debbie Downer. We're all so happy atm! :D

Not sure why power and crows people think the AFL will take away funding from the SANFL if they’re not in it. Not much really changes, we’ll still get the same funding for all the junior development programs. Port haven’t paid any money directly to the SANFL clubs and from memory the Crows stopped paying the $50k to each club around 2019. Port crowds are average now, Crows crowds below that. Media attention on the league will be the same and I think channel 7 will continue with the way things are. Can’t see the SANFL losing much from them leaving apart from maybe a couple of players in each side depending on how it’s structured.

Port crowds average ? I’ll assume you mean at Alberton games cause they struggle to drive up port road to oval ave .
Yep slightly more port fans than crows fans at away games
I think he meant average as in mediocre not an actual average of the league.

Gather round tix go on sale for members today at 11.30 for those that needed a reminder like me (thanks wifey).
General public tomorrow at the same time.

Was that the Crows hq going up in flames at thebby this morning after a lightning strike?
Not quite, wrong direction.
Looked half way up West Thebarton Rd on the way to Port Rd.
Was scared it was the brothel behind the West Thebby for a sec, but looked safe. ;)
It's concerning your first thoughts went to the brothel and not the pub :lol:
Shit pub, sad as its my closest walking wise.
Only been there once in the 8 years we've lived nearby.
The brothel on the other hand....... :lol:

Good deal for all involved.

Still trying to work out how this is a good deal for Port?
They don't have to deal with a contract increase and/or a bidding war when he hits Free Agency like they will with Butters.
That and as Booney mentioned being able to manipulate the salary cap a bit easier are 2 benefits.
In an ideal world they'd have Rozee and Butter's contracts swapped but they couldn't have given Rozee the Captaincy and Butters the better deal.

dedja wrote:In the good old days, I used to get more shit from the dude on the scoreboard there than the Port faithful in the outer.

I think I know him, my mate and his dad used to run it for years.
His Dad passed away a while ago now though.

Cut lunch anyone?

dedja wrote:Natalie Bassingthwaighte batting for the other side now.

I understand it, like her I prefer women too.

locky801 wrote:Geez what sort of roll is the Power Captain on.

Gets engaged
Gets made Captain
Gets a huge contract worth who knows
Now about to become a dad

Been a big month or two for the lad, deserves it all as well

Good on him, congratulations Connor (and Maisie).
Great lad!

Not long till Hot X Buns are back baby!

Cooked my first chook on the Ziggy tonight, best chicken I've had in my life!
Just basted it in olive oil, a smoky BBQ sauce and some salt. Put hickory pellets in the smoker box.
On a roll after great pork and lamb on Xmas Day as well as several BBQs since we bought it in December.
Wife is stoked, I cook more than her now! :lol:
These things are amazing. I considered a Weber Q for the same price but the Ziggy looked a better option with the heat they generate. So easy to cook amazing food.

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locky801 wrote:Six and Out at the Gov on January 19, Brett Lee's band with a host of other cricketers and special guest artists, they are pretty good

Only $30 a ticket too, might be worth a peak since it's just up the road for me.

MW wrote:The arrogance of Koch to think he needed to comment on that

Agreed, I know a Michael Jackson and he didn't feel the need to clarrify anything on social media.

Bengals beat Browns and go 9-8 but finish last in our conference.
Meanwhile the Bucs finish 9-8 and are top of theirs!

It was a mid week cup early in the 80s (one final was played in shocking conditions at Thebby Oval) and turned to pre season around the mid 80s and changed it's name to the Foundation Cup when the govt started sponsoring tournies who previously had tobacco sponsorship. Started early Feb, used to be double headers Fri and Sat night at Footy Pk probably with one game in the country and most was on TV.
Went through till the early 90s I think.
Usually about 4 weeks round robin with a final of the top 2.
Quarters were a tad shorter and I'll never forget the game Glenelg came back and beat Sturt I think it was despite being down by 59 points at 3/4 time.
Kicked something like 10.0 to 0.0 with a goal after the siren.
Geez, that's about 40 years ago now.

Watched Wrestlers, it's about OVW, a local wrestling company in Kentucky run by Al Snow, really enjoyed it.
Put together by the same person that did Last Chance U.

But I'm usually just browsing, that previous post took about half an hour to post!
I'll let Diss know.

Anyone on here able to recommend any of the ginger beers on the market?

All this advertising of the Bundaberg Ginger Beer is having an effect on me.

Had the Bundaberg ginger beer on NYE.
It was bloody good.
I thought it’d be a bit sweet but wasn’t.
Definitely worth a try.

James Squires goes alright too
Tried the Bundaberg on the weekend and it was sensational, best one I've had so far, tasted the same as their non alcoholic GB to me. Would be easy to get drunk on.

Thanks Diss and thanks to all for providing feedback so I can pass it on to the great man.

Not a big issue for me when interstate as I'll happily drink an Imperial Pint anywhere if I accidentally ask for a pint.
Only problem I have is when I mumble pint and they give me a pot.

Took me a couple of hours to find our dog in ours. Was a cricket pitch 2 hours ago.

Congratulations to Swingles from Sturt who was awarded an medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in todays Australia Day awards

Over 40 years of dedicated service to Sturt and the SANFL

Congrats mate!

Thanks, mate! It's been an honor to serve Sturt and it's players over 44 years. Pleasingly, it's shone a focus on sports trainers in State League and community based sporting clubs. It's a tough gig at times, where often you're the primary caregiver for injury players. Hopefully go at least 6 seasons to go before I retire...
Saw that too, well done mate, awesome achievement. I dips me lid to ya!

Great clinical win by the Chiefs, amazing era.
Now, come on Detroit!

Server is having some maintenance today.

Get 4 large screens at home in my home office, mount them on a wall and make my working from home life easier seeing as I require about 20 windows open.
(I log in remotely to my office PC)
Half way through the day everything freezes, IT support advise they have to physically suss out my work machine but suspect I blew it up with too many things happening at once. Ahh well, its a Friday afternoon and I just got 2 cartons delivered! :D

wenchbarwer wrote:

Wedgie wrote:Server is having some maintenance today.

Flux capacitor needs a reboot, I reckon

We're not that advanced, we had to replace the mice and rubber bands.