SAAFL Division 2 & D2R (2012)

[NO-MERCY]

Blokes like no mercy, continuous bullshit posts. Fine talk about the game not all the other crap.

Don't like it don't read it.
Don't get much out of your posts!

[smac]

Then why did you read and respond to it? If you don't like it, don't read it!

[Old Dog New Tricks]

I hear a particular real estate office on Semaphore Rd was like Rundle Mall with board members from a losing club on the weekend going in and out of the El Presidente's office.

Surely not crisis talks already

[Old Dog New Tricks]

[LMA]

I hear a particular real estate office on Semaphore Rd was like Rundle Mall with board members from a losing club on the weekend going in and out of the El Presidente's office.

Surely not crisis talks already

Century 21 or Brock Harcourts ?
I think the one that is the main ingredient in your attempt at humour is actually on Military Rd

[NO-MERCY]

I hear a particular real estate office on Semaphore Rd was like Rundle Mall with board members from a losing club on the weekend going in and out of the El Presidente's office.

Surely not crisis talks already

n your attempt at humour is actually on Military Rd

Coach might be in trouble!!

[Old Dog New Tricks]

I hear a particular real estate office on Semaphore Rd was like Rundle Mall with board members from a losing club on the weekend going in and out of the El Presidente's office.

Surely not crisis talks already

Century 21 or Brock Harcourts ?
I think the one that is the main ingredient in your attempt at humour is actually on Military Rd

Quite right, doesn't change the fact though

[lutz]

I hear a particular real estate office on Semaphore Rd was like Rundle Mall with board members from a losing club on the weekend going in and out of the El Presidente's office.

Surely not crisis talks already

They're just looking at some property investment I'm sure, so don't worry Old Dog, the coach is safe.

[Old Dog New Tricks]

[quote="lutz"][quote="Old Dog New Tricks"]I hear a particular real estate office on Semaphore Rd was like Rundle Mall with board members from a losing club on the weekend going in and out of the El Presidente's office.

Surely not crisis talks already [/quote]

They're just looking at some property investment I'm sure, so don't worry Old Dog, the coach is safe.[/quote]Ah, I knew there'd be a valid reason. Tough times to be speculating on the real estate market though.

[Cash 123]

I hear a particular real estate office on Semaphore Rd was like Rundle Mall with board members from a losing club on the weekend going in and out of the El Presidente's office.

Century 21 or Brock Harcourts ?
I think the one that is the main ingredient in your attempt at humour is actually on Military Rd

Quite right, doesn't change the fact though

hahaahaa u

[barry_watson]

2:15 PM
Sat 14/Apr 17.17-119 Portland def. Port District 16.15-111

I'm tipping Rocket should start wearing a steel vest to ward of the steak knives that'll be coming his way

haha yea think he could use it to protect his ribs too.

Frustrating game to watch from my perspective. Districts skills were pretty average, particularly entry into the forward line. The umpires were very quick to blow the whistle, a lot of soft free kicks paid to both sides!! (Not saying it was the reason Portland won)

Portland were very determined all day, and too good. A few new blokes I didnt recognise. Draper was very good on Johncock, giving away 30kgs (I'd say), made it tough for him all day. Perkins was solid as usual, and did pretty well against a big body in Beeching; both of em rucked most of the day n woulda been stuffed by the end of the game! Miller was good when he wanted to be, but went missing for too much of the game. Wareing was BOG imo, kicking 4 in the first half, and setting the example for his side, was a bit quieter in the second half, not sure if it's because he changed his boots, or cos he was getting tagged
Cochiarro was solid all day, as was Prior, who kept Catterall and at times Beeching pretty quiet. De Palma kicked a few goals at important times to stabilise Portland. Laslett's second half was very good, and a big reason they held off a late come back from Districts after they were 5 goals down at 3/4 time. Gein did an ok keeping Mcdowall relatively quiet, and Dickenson was ok on a wing.
Gates, Rosenthal, and Maddern were pretty good for Districts, trying hard all day. Too many blokes went missing for PDFC, and will be interesting to see if any/many changes are made this week.
I wasn't sure what to expect from Portland before Saturday, but think they'll win a few games at home this season, they play it pretty well!
Districts will have to put in a lot more effort than what they produced Saturday if theyre going to have a chance against Walkerville, who are appear to be in great form already!

PS great effort by Flinders Park, I did not excpect that result either. A bit surprised with their B grade result though, Adelaide Uni are strong in that grade, but Flinders were last year too, n are supposed to have heaps of depth.

Is that the maddern from port magpies?

[piccachu]

Is that the maddern from port magpies?

nope

[Slots It Through]

Is that the maddern from port magpies?

nope

Well sort of, he played some junior footy at Port Adelaide about 15 years ago....

[The Dark Knight]

Is that the maddern from port magpies?

nope

Simon Madden is his name.

[dukes]

Quite a contingent of ex Mt lofty players at paoc with premiership players broadbridge, chapman, 2x artis brothers and Temne all joining in recent years ? Is this a chance coincidence or a deliberate recruiting ploy ?

[Old Dog New Tricks]

Quite a contingent of ex Mt lofty players at paoc with premiership players broadbridge, chapman, 2x artis brothers and Temne all joining in recent years ? Is this a chance coincidence or a deliberate recruiting ploy ?

Interesting observation dukes. I wonder if the school or the old toffs turn a blind eye to the dillution of what an Old Scholars FC is in the name of trying to move up the grades.

I know I wouldn't be too happy if my son was an old scholar and was missing out on a game before non old scholars. Still, I would imagine it would be very difficult to stick to your roots these days otherwise a club would probably meet the same fate as the old Teachers FC. Can anyone tell me if you still have to be a University student to play at Unis.

[Jimmy_041]

There were 5 non-old scholars in the A's & B's combined, and one of those is the son of an old scholar.
Just looking at the other sides, I reckon there maybe 2 - 3 other non old scholars and one of those is a life member.
That's 7-8 of 92 players last Saturday, but I'll be sure to let the toffs know of your concerns about the club.

[finn]

Quite a contingent of ex Mt lofty players at paoc with premiership players broadbridge, chapman, 2x artis brothers and Temne all joining in recent years ? Is this a chance coincidence or a deliberate recruiting ploy ?

Interesting observation dukes. I wonder if the school or the old toffs turn a blind eye to the dillution of what an Old Scholars FC is in the name of trying to move up the grades.

I know I wouldn't be too happy if my son was an old scholar and was missing out on a game before non old scholars. Still, I would imagine it would be very difficult to stick to your roots these days otherwise a club would probably meet the same fate as the old Teachers FC. Can anyone tell me if you still have to be a University student to play at Unis.

Nope, you don't have to. That ruling was changed years ago along but long after the rule that you had to play with University if you went there. The vast majority (about 98%) of players are students or are alumni of the University however.

[teaoby]

Quite a contingent of ex Mt lofty players at paoc with premiership players broadbridge, chapman, 2x artis brothers and Temne all joining in recent years ? Is this a chance coincidence or a deliberate recruiting ploy ?

Jon Temme joined the club with mate Tom Prest (son of ex old col Geoff) a couple of years ago. and has convinced a few more of the Lofty boys out to play.
we have needed some Bigger bodies through the guts for a few years and the Artis boys certainly are that.

unfortunately Jon did his ACL in the training session before the first game this year which is a massive loss to us. as there aren't many 6'4 blokes with his fitness and skill level around!

[teaoby]

Quite a contingent of ex Mt lofty players at paoc with premiership players broadbridge, chapman, 2x artis brothers and Temne all joining in recent years ? Is this a chance coincidence or a deliberate recruiting ploy ?

Interesting observation dukes. I wonder if the school or the old toffs turn a blind eye to the dillution of what an Old Scholars FC is in the name of trying to move up the grades.

I know I wouldn't be too happy if my son was an old scholar and was missing out on a game before non old scholars. Still, I would imagine it would be very difficult to stick to your roots these days otherwise a club would probably meet the same fate as the old Teachers FC. Can anyone tell me if you still have to be a University student to play at Unis.

Nope, you don't have to. That ruling was changed years ago along but long after the rule that you had to play with University if you went there. The vast majority (about 98%) of players are students or are alumni of the University however.

id guess 98% are uni students of a university, doubt that % all go to Adelaide uni. but i get your point.