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i have heard the beast himself is actually playing and will be a late change

Tense start to the b-grade game on a Moreland Avenue with both teams warming up at the same end.

Houghton home by 4 goals. Our kicking let us down; I thought we were evenly matched otherwise. Needed a couple more options up forward. Great game though, full credit to Houghton, and hopefully we'll get our revenge come finals time.

Q. wrote:Tense start to the b-grade game on a Moreland Avenue with both teams warming up at the same end.

Haha, did notice that, but since Houghton aren't a bunch of bell ends, the warm ups coincided quite peacefully until you blokes finished your drill and politely made your way down the other end. #wedontwantnodrama #nonononodrama

Frustrating day for me personally in the Ressies and a bit of a reality check. Felt like I was getting pantsed tactically and our game plan fell apart. Need a Plan B and some deeper thoughts about how to compete with the top teams. Well done and the game was played in great spirits with plenty of banter about haircuts, handbags and fake tans.

First half of the A's I thought Houghton dominated but didn't put the score on the board - at one time it was 8 goals 1 to 8 goals 8. We competed well but the Raiders don't have any weak links and bat very deep. Our last 4 or 5 struggled under the pressure and got exposed when the game was there to be won.

Sorry I couldn't meet and greet anyone either - although I did look for you Q. as you're the only one I know what you look like and couldn't see you anywhere! Had to leave at about half time of the A's, hope you all had a pleasant day at the Den.

morell wrote:

Q. wrote:Tense start to the b-grade game on a Moreland Avenue with both teams warming up at the same end.

Haha, did notice that, but since Houghton aren't a bunch of bell ends, the warm ups coincided quite peacefully until you blokes finished your drill and politely made your way down the other end. #wedontwantnodrama #nonononodrama

Frustrating day for me personally in the Ressies and a bit of a reality check. Felt like I was getting pantsed tactically and our game plan fell apart. Need a Plan B and some deeper thoughts about how to compete with the top teams. Well done and the game was played in great spirits with plenty of banter about haircuts, handbags and fake tans.

First half of the A's I thought Houghton dominated but didn't put the score on the board - at one time it was 8 goals 1 to 8 goals 8. We competed well but the Raiders don't have any weak links and bat very deep. Our last 4 or 5 struggled under the pressure and got exposed when the game was there to be won.

Sorry I couldn't meet and greet anyone either - although I did look for you Q. as you're the only one I know what you look like and couldn't see you anywhere! Had to leave at about half time of the A's, hope you all had a pleasant day at the Den.

He was hiding behind his beanie and ginger growth. Was good to finally catch up with you Q.
Pretty good summary morell they just had a bit too much class in the end but it was good for us to show we can compete at the top level.

I had a Raiders cap on and a massive beard, so not surprised you didn't recognise me. Caught up with Yank though. Wouldn't surprise me to see Mitchell Park win at least one final and there is a good vibe around your club.

I thought the B-grade was very frustrating to watch as the ball kept bouncing between each teams loose man in defence. I would've liked to see us match up on your loose man and use our player as a forward target, but it never happened unfortunately.

The a-grade game was good to watch apart from some dubious calls from the umps. Game was played at great intensity and some fantastic goals were kicked and you could tell you blokes put a lot of thought into match-ups for the day.

Q. wrote:I thought the B-grade was very frustrating to watch as the ball kept bouncing between each teams loose man in defence. I would've liked to see us match up on your loose man and use our player as a forward target, but it never happened unfortunately.

That was my fault. Haha. We simply don't have enough depth or talent to structure up traditionally and compete with the likes of Houghton and North Pines. If it's 6 v 6 in your forward line you win by 10 more goals than you did I reckon. There were times I had 9 behind the ball

The only way we can make the game competitive is to try and turn it into a scrap and hope our ticker and desire gets us over the line. That and we had a bit of pace up front and thought you guys looked pretty big, so figured an open forward line and some runners from the midfield would work better. It went well early until you guys figured it all out and started manning up on the looseys we position on the wing and across half back.

Funny you say that never happened, all I heard from the runner was "they keep saying that they're manning us up, we can't get loose".

morell wrote:That was my fault. Haha. We simply don't have enough depth or talent to structure up traditionally and compete with the likes of Houghton and North Pines. If it's 6 v 6 in your forward line you win by 10 more goals than you did I reckon. There were times I had 9 behind the ball

The only way we can make the game competitive is to try and turn it into a scrap and hope our ticker and desire gets us over the line. That and we had a bit of pace up front and thought you guys looked pretty big, so figured an open forward line and some runners from the midfield would work better. It went well early until you guys figured it all out and started manning up on the looseys we position on the wing and across half back

Good thinking, I like it.

morell wrote:Funny you say that never happened, all I heard from the runner was "they keep saying that they're manning us up, we can't get loose".

I think that was just the result of everyone creeping forward trying to snag a goal

hahaha here I am thinking there are some game plan geniuses plotting our downfall. No no, just some blokes wanting to get their name in the paper.

A lesson in humility perhaps.

Q. wrote:

morell wrote:Funny you say that never happened, all I heard from the runner was "they keep saying that they're manning us up, we can't get loose".

I think that was just the result of everyone creeping forward trying to snag a goal

Give credit where credit due Q!!,

You would think with the likes of Olly helping coach they knew exactly what they were doing!!!

tomo wrote:

Q. wrote:

morell wrote:Funny you say that never happened, all I heard from the runner was "they keep saying that they're manning us up, we can't get loose".

I think that was just the result of everyone creeping forward trying to snag a goal [emoji38]

Give credit where credit due Q!!,

You would think with the likes of Olly helping coach they knew exactly what they were doing!!!

It was a joke, hence the smiley face.

how are north pines and salisbury west doing the home ground thing will the As and Bs be playing at same ground or not

Split grounds. 11:45AM start for the reserves.

We're getting caught by the pelicans in the D6 thread and I don't like it.

morell wrote:We're getting caught by the pelicans in the D6 thread and I don't like it.

I call a head count.

morell wrote:We're getting caught by the pelicans in the D6 thread and I don't like it.

Might have to lock the thread for a bit

It's what all you blokes go out and play for every week, to become a Div6 pelican...

sa footy <> actual footy

You galah.

morell wrote:sa footy <> actual footy

You galah.

Don't you mean Pelican?