HFL Division 2 (Country)

[Cougar]

Even with the outs of Echunga I’d be surprised if they’re not sitting pretty by the end of the year. Big gap between D1 and 2. No one in div 1 could slow Brett Turner down, he will tear the comp apart.

A div 1 premiership B grade team would beat the best of country div A Grade.

Gumeracha's Premiership teams of the last few years were way better than Div 1 B grade footy. But from the weekend's viewing are a shadow of it's former teams.

The Northern Club's dominance over senior and junior premierships over the last few years might come to an end this season. Meadows, Echunga and Kangy have strong juniors and Maccy, Kangy and Echunga look to have good senior depth.

[Off The Wall]

The pundits picked Macclesfield to finish last or 2nd last.

Time will tell

Three very good recruits in Veide, Emery and Carter. Maccy will push for top 3, behind Gums, Echunga and Kangies

[King Konstas]

Even with the outs of Echunga I’d be surprised if they’re not sitting pretty by the end of the year. Big gap between D1 and 2. No one in div 1 could slow Brett Turner down, he will tear the comp apart.

A div 1 premiership B grade team would beat the best of country div A Grade.

Disagree. Gumerachas premiership sides would have definitely pushed finals in Div 1.

[Toto]

I’m sorry but Gum would still have finished bottom with their best side in D1. No doubt their top end talent was good enough for D1 but the difference in depth is huge. If they were to play finals they’re taking either, Mount Barker, Uraidla or Mount Lofty’s spot and that ain’t happening. I’ve been involved in both competitions as a lover of the HFL for 30 years and the gap now is as big as it’s ever been, with no disrespect. That’s why it’s imperative we hold the 2 tier structure for as long as possible. Have 2 great competitions

[batmanbegins]

I’m sorry but Gum would still have finished bottom with their best side in D1. No doubt their top end talent was good enough for D1 but the difference in depth is huge. If they were to play finals they’re taking either, Mount Barker, Uraidla or Mount Lofty’s spot and that ain’t happening. I’ve been involved in both competitions as a lover of the HFL for 30 years and the gap now is as big as it’s ever been, with no disrespect. That’s why it’s imperative we hold the 2 tier structure for as long as possible. Have 2 great competitions

Agreed, I think they would have been on the same level as Blackwood and Echunga last year though. Those two were pretty poor and they would have beaten IB and Echunga comfortably the year before. IB came 4th before coming up to Div 1 with a worse side and still won a game but were pretty uncompetitive.

Do you think promotion and relegation would be good or is to hard with alot of the Div2 clubs not having full compliment of Juniors? Maybe I'd just think it'd be funny to see blackwood in Div 2 as they are the worst Div1 side.

[cracka]

Even with the outs of Echunga I’d be surprised if they’re not sitting pretty by the end of the year. Big gap between D1 and 2. No one in div 1 could slow Brett Turner down, he will tear the comp apart.

A div 1 premiership B grade team would beat the best of country div A Grade.

Gumeracha's Premiership teams of the last few years were way better than Div 1 B grade footy. But from the weekend's viewing are a shadow of it's former teams.

The Northern Club's dominance over senior and junior premierships over the last few years might come to an end this season. Meadows, Echunga and Kangy have strong juniors and Maccy, Kangy and Echunga look to have good senior depth.

Good to see they've finally gone to a 3 year age gap between junior & senior colts for country div. I still think it would be better to have ages in country div - U12, U15 & U18 & div 1 could be U13, U15 & U17.5 (which will now never happen) or something similar. That way any div 1 senior colts not ready for senior footy could play another year in country div senior colts rather than losing them from footy altogether.

[Cougar]

Even with the outs of Echunga I’d be surprised if they’re not sitting pretty by the end of the year. Big gap between D1 and 2. No one in div 1 could slow Brett Turner down, he will tear the comp apart.

A div 1 premiership B grade team would beat the best of country div A Grade.

Gumeracha's Premiership teams of the last few years were way better than Div 1 B grade footy. But from the weekend's viewing are a shadow of it's former teams.

The Northern Club's dominance over senior and junior premierships over the last few years might come to an end this season. Meadows, Echunga and Kangy have strong juniors and Maccy, Kangy and Echunga look to have good senior depth.

Good to see they've finally gone to a 3 year age gap between junior & senior colts for country div. I still think it would be better to have ages in country div - U12, U15 & U18 & div 1 could be U13, U15 & U17.5 (which will now never happen) or something similar. That way any div 1 senior colts not ready for senior footy could play another year in country div senior colts rather than losing them from footy altogether.

Yep worked last year and seems to be going OK this season. Don't mind seeing an u18 in Country Div. Kersbrook lost 2 X U18s to injury making their senior debut on Friday. One of which a major injury that will see the young bloke out for an extensive period if not the season.

[YellowSherrin]

Interesting weekend gone. Has the Macclesfield bubble burst already, there were strong talks coming from Maccy after Rd 1 they were destined for deep finals. Meadows with back to back 10 goal losses and Kangarilla looking the ones to beat, Echunga win easily again and TV struggles continue.

At least it looks like the top 3-4 will be close contest and then a bit of daylight between the next few.

[King Konstas]

Interesting weekend gone. Has the Macclesfield bubble burst already, there were strong talks coming from Maccy after Rd 1 they were destined for deep finals. Meadows with back to back 10 goal losses and Kangarilla looking the ones to beat, Echunga win easily again and TV struggles continue.

At least it looks like the top 3-4 will be close contest and then a bit of daylight between the next few.

Yes Echunga and Kangarilla look to have separated themselves from the pack already, was surprised Echunga beat Birdwood by that margin.

A cluster between Gumeracha, Kersbrook, Birdwood and Maccy will make up the rest of the top 5.

Then Meadows behind all them, could they pinch a game off the teams above throughout the year.

TV bottom of the table again unfortunately. I wonder if they can get through a whole year without having to forfeit a B grade, I really hope they do get the numbers to put out two senior sides for a whole season.

[YellowSherrin]

No game within 10 goals this weekend gone looks like the top 4 sides are almost set after only round 3.

Kangarilla, Macclesfield, Echunga & Kersbrook look to be some level above Birdwood, Gumeracha and Meadows and then some distance to Torrens Valley

this weekends games will hopefully be a little closer
kangarilla Vs echunga - both sides yet to be beaten I would say kangarilla at home will secure top spot and hold it for the rest of the year. Kangarilla by 4 goals
Meadows vs gumeracha I think Meadows have had 3 disappointing losses the will win at home in a close one by a goal.
torren valley vs macclesfield- hopefully the only blow out Carter to kick 15 plus and will be the biggest score we have seen in some time.
Birdwood vs Kersbrook - hopefully another close one to finish off the round Kersbrook by 2 goals

[Shortman]

No game within 10 goals this weekend gone looks like the top 4 sides are almost set after only round 3.

Kangarilla, Macclesfield, Echunga & Kersbrook look to be some level above Birdwood, Gumeracha and Meadows and then some distance to Torrens Valley

this weekends games will hopefully be a little closer
kangarilla Vs echunga - both sides yet to be beaten I would say kangarilla at home will secure top spot and hold it for the rest of the year. Kangarilla by 4 goals
Meadows vs gumeracha I think Meadows have had 3 disappointing losses the will win at home in a close one by a goal.
torren valley vs macclesfield- hopefully the only blow out Carter to kick 15 plus and will be the biggest score we have seen in some time.
Birdwood vs Kersbrook - hopefully another close one to finish off the round Kersbrook by 2 goals

The same Kersbrook that lost to Gum ??

I would think Kangy and Echunga are clear above everyone else.

Birdwood look pretty ordinary TBH

[ORDoubleBlues]

No game within 10 goals this weekend gone looks like the top 4 sides are almost set after only round 3.

Kangarilla, Macclesfield, Echunga & Kersbrook look to be some level above Birdwood, Gumeracha and Meadows and then some distance to Torrens Valley

this weekends games will hopefully be a little closer
kangarilla Vs echunga - both sides yet to be beaten I would say kangarilla at home will secure top spot and hold it for the rest of the year. Kangarilla by 4 goals
Meadows vs gumeracha I think Meadows have had 3 disappointing losses the will win at home in a close one by a goal.
torren valley vs macclesfield- hopefully the only blow out Carter to kick 15 plus and will be the biggest score we have seen in some time.
Birdwood vs Kersbrook - hopefully another close one to finish off the round Kersbrook by 2 goals

The same Kersbrook that lost to Gum ??

I would think Kangy and Echunga are clear above everyone else.

Birdwood look pretty ordinary TBH

Echunga & Kangarilla will be the ones to catch

[YellowSherrin]

One close game this week the rest were a bit one sided by the looks

Echunga Vs Gumeracha - looks like Echunga are playing good football and second road trip for Gumeracha this week down South I dont see them getting within 7 goals of Echunga
Meadows Vs Kersbrook - The Dogs got their first win and I reckon this might be closer one as well. I'll go Meadows by 1 goal again
Macclesfield Vs Kangarilla - Did Kangarilla have injuries or outs vs Echunga? If not I'd expect them to bounce back, this should be a great clash and with the home ground advantage I'd say Macclesfield to just get over Kangarilla
Torrens Valley vs Birdwood - probably TVs best chance to push a side, Birdwood struggling with injuries at the moment but I think they will still have enough talent to take care of the lions, Birdwood by 5 goals.

[saintal]

TV bottom of the table again unfortunately. I wonder if they can get through a whole year without having to forfeit a B grade, I really hope they do get the numbers to put out two senior sides for a whole season.

Lobey “lent” TVFC half a dozen players this week who had missed out on selection for their B Grade, which helped TV fill a team.

Most of the Lobey guys who played know some of the TV players through playing cricket together at Lenswood, which made the arrangement a little smoother. Will be interesting to see if it continues during the season....seems a mature way of handling an issue for both clubs.

[ORDoubleBlues]

TV bottom of the table again unfortunately. I wonder if they can get through a whole year without having to forfeit a B grade, I really hope they do get the numbers to put out two senior sides for a whole season.

Lobey “lent” TVFC half a dozen players this week who had missed out on selection for their B Grade, which helped TV fill a team.

Most of the Lobey guys who played know some of the TV players through playing cricket together at Lenswood, which made the arrangement a little smoother. Will be interesting to see if it continues during the season....seems a mature way of handling an issue for both clubs.

Think it worked well for TV.
Their Bs were a lot more competitive than the score indicates

[whufc]

TV bottom of the table again unfortunately. I wonder if they can get through a whole year without having to forfeit a B grade, I really hope they do get the numbers to put out two senior sides for a whole season.

Lobey “lent” TVFC half a dozen players this week who had missed out on selection for their B Grade, which helped TV fill a team.

Most of the Lobey guys who played know some of the TV players through playing cricket together at Lenswood, which made the arrangement a little smoother. Will be interesting to see if it continues during the season....seems a mature way of handling an issue for both clubs.

Dont mind this at all. Moving forward i think there is going to need to be leagues that consider somewhat of a 'formal' set up for players who miss out on a game going and playing a game for another club.

Obviously a bit to think about with how it would work but whilst nearly every b grade competition in country footy is struggling we can't have guys who want to play not getting a game at all. To be honest it alslo helps Lobey as when they need these guys back they will have better touch ect.

[Barkeroo]

TV bottom of the table again unfortunately. I wonder if they can get through a whole year without having to forfeit a B grade, I really hope they do get the numbers to put out two senior sides for a whole season.

Lobey “lent” TVFC half a dozen players this week who had missed out on selection for their B Grade, which helped TV fill a team.

Most of the Lobey guys who played know some of the TV players through playing cricket together at Lenswood, which made the arrangement a little smoother. Will be interesting to see if it continues during the season....seems a mature way of handling an issue for both clubs.

Dont mind this at all. Moving forward i think there is going to need to be leagues that consider somewhat of a 'formal' set up for players who miss out on a game going and playing a game for another club.

Obviously a bit to think about with how it would work but whilst nearly every b grade competition in country footy is struggling we can't have guys who want to play not getting a game at all. To be honest it alslo helps Lobey as when they need these guys back they will have better touch ect.

Pretty sure there is multiple teams with C Grades that still have players missing out, so it would be good to get everyone having a game when they're keen to play.

[whufc]

Yeah absolutely. I know a lot of hard work goes into getting winning teams on the park ect ect even in b grade and c grade but with so many leagues side struggling people who want a game of football on the weekend shouldn't be missing out.

Obviously there would be ways a system could be manipulated but in this day of age of all records being on PlayHQ and stuff im sure there could be a way a 'pool' of players who miss out on selection are somehow able to be contacted and offered a game elsewhere on a one-week basis.

[ORDoubleBlues]

A rumour doing the rounds that Gumeracha may have a couple of massive ins very soon.

Bring it on!

[doubletrouble]

A rumour doing the rounds that Gumeracha may have a couple of massive ins very soon.

Bring it on!

A few old heads maybe?