SA Footy

Yep, coached the Bays to a win over Central ...

Not a final then?

Nope, but the Bays have won the same number of finals as Central in the last 3 years ...

Are we comparing records?

Really?

Let's start with 1975 ...

Sure. Go for it. Fill me in on the whole record since then. Your ratio improves forgetting your first 50 years but it's still not that great, is it?

But you go ahead and hang on to that minor round game.

LOL ... there isn't much else to hold onto at the moment! ... except maybe, oh never mind

hehehe doggies supporters ... they sure make you laugh

As do Glenelg supporters, although incidentally this thread seems to have gone off topic recently.

So more discussion on here re player movement/retirements, and less of the other stuff would be good. Thanks.

West Adelaide Football Club is excited to announce the new signing of former Richmond player Brad Helbig.

Brad started his career right here at West Adelaide as a junior and was drafted to Richmond in 2010. Brad made his AFL debut in Round 1 2011 against Carlton at the MCG, he went on to play 16 games for Richmond in his 4 years at the club.

Brad is a strong hard running player who can play either end of the ground or midfield.

It was great that Brad was part of the 2010 Under 18 grand final team and signs the day the 2014 Under 18’s are set to play off in their Macca’s Cup Grand Final. Brad is hopeful the boys go one better and wishes them luck for tonight.

When asked why he had chosen to head back to West Adelaide Brad said “I started my professional career at 15/16 here at West Adelaide and made a great deal of close friends, I enjoyed the atmosphere of the club and the welcoming nature of the members. I grew up in Waikerie and I’m looking forward to being back close to family, particularly Mum.”

Brad wanted to tell the members and supporters that he is really happy to be back in the Red & Black and is looking forward to a big year, some great footy and going deep into finals in 2015.

As with all our new recruits and their families we would like to support them in any way we can and Brad will be looking for employment over the coming weeks. Brad is looking at undertaking a carpentry or building apprenticeship. He has also completed his Level 1 & 2 coaching certificates in his time at Richmond. If you are able to assist Brad please make contact with the club.

Football Manager Andrew Marks said of the 22 year old’s signing “I am proud to welcome back to the West Adelaide family one of our own, I was lucky to have watched him develop as a player in his time in our juniors and have continued to watch with interest while he was at Richmond. The club is looking forward to getting him out on the track in November.”

Sam Richardson for South has announced his retirement after talking to doctors. Poor bugger had 3 recons.

Sam Richman? Seemed a good quality local South lad, so very disappointing for him and the club.

FlyingHigh wrote:Sam Richman? Seemed a good quality local South lad, so very disappointing for him and the club.

Yeah that's the one, stupid phone!

According to Warren Tredrea on the Channel 9 news tonight Kieran McGuiness is the Redbacks Captain so maybe he'll be in SA for another 6 months?

Yes I heard that too and screamed at the TV and again when we were referred to us the State League !

Wedgie wrote:According to Warren Tredrea on the Channel 9 news tonight Kieran McGuiness is the Redbacks Captain so maybe he'll be in SA for another 6 months?

In all seriousness, how does Tredders keep his job?

He makes so many stuff ups it is beyond a joke! That Redbacks call was the last straw.

Never thought I would say it, but bring back Bicks!

Beech an out for West maybe? Might be going over to the VFL to play under his old coach...

Norwood have a few gun ex players that are seriously considering coming back to the Parade.

wedgetail wrote:Luke Powell to Henley FC , not sure in what capacity but Colville has finished as 'A' Grade coach.
Luke Norman (Line coach at Eagles) gone, Ben Watkins (ex West) his replacement.

where did you hear this from wedgetail??

Eagles2014 wrote:

Wedgie wrote:According to Warren Tredrea on the Channel 9 news tonight Kieran McGuiness is the Redbacks Captain so maybe he'll be in SA for another 6 months?

In all seriousness, how does Tredders keep his job?

He makes so many stuff ups it is beyond a joke! That Redbacks call was the last straw.

Never thought I would say it, but bring back Bicks!

Redlegs, Redbacks, you knew what he meant and FFS, he's reading the sport....hardly hard hitting journalism. You stand in front of a camera and get it 100% correct.

Whinge thread has flowed over into here.....