Aflq News Part 2

[sniff12]

Redlands best addition will be Jason Eagle, having White their will steal his thunder till about round four or five when coaches still can't work out who to play on him!!

 

[LIFEISADREAM]

Anyone tell me who Caloundra have picked up this year?? Whose coaching them??

Trevor Mitchell (Barry's brother) ex carlton
Picked up a few i ahve been told from up there.

one rumour i will put out there is a ex lion AFL might be pulling on the boots at the panthers and thats caloundra as well. if it works out he will kick 100.

 

[LIFEISADREAM]

Anyone tell me who Caloundra have picked up this year?? Whose coaching them??

Trevor Mitchell (Barry's brother) ex carlton
Picked up a few i have been told from up there.

one rumour i will put out there is a ex lion AFL might be pulling on the boots at the panthers and thats caloundra as well. if it works out he will kick 100.

 

[bromanbomber]

Trevor Mitchell (Barry's brother) ex carlton
Picked up a few i have been told from up there.

one rumour i will put out there is a ex lion AFL might be pulling on the boots at the panthers and thats caloundra as well. if it works out he will kick 100.

Whose the ex-lion?

Also whose on the coaching panel at Caloundra this year? How many of the guys went back to Maroochy?

 

[LIFEISADREAM]

Whose the ex-lion?

Also whose on the coaching panel at Caloundra this year? How many of the guys went back to Maroochy?

All i have been told is O'Brien from grange as moved up there and will be a/coach, and has brought 7 that played down in brisbane last year, my mate said they had 40 on the track on tuesday, if they did good numbers for that level.

on the maroochy thing the word is no one, why would blokes go back there anyway.

 

[Open Forward Line]

Looking forward to the 2009 season with some level of excitement.

There have been some real recruiting coups, if what we read actually comes true:

Southport: Some big name losses, but as usual just happen to be finding some quality recruits to fill the void. Jarjoura will be interesting as he can be erratic, and will find the step up from Sydney footy a challenge, even though he has played in SA. Has Hawkins left for Cooly? Loose a McEntee and gain one – probably a small net loss. Pick-up a Ferret – is he focused and how will he go when playing the Panthers? Will he line-up on the Bro? Needed to hang on to Merret and Burge given the departure of Sinclar. Picked up recruits from Tassie and Vic. Lance Oswald can play but was on big bucks in the O & M, wouldn’t have come cheap. How’s their salary cap? Going to be hard to beat again

Morningside: Shelton is a huge win for the Panthers, add Lucy, Tomlinson, Muggsie and “new” recruit in Pardew - they will again be thereabouts. Loss of Browning, Spackman & Fewkes will hurt, but Kimball is a good pick-up. Was last year their missed opportunity?

Mt Gravatt: Missed Shelton which would be a disappointment, Vearing back home and Pratt from Zillmere (when available) will strengthen their back-half and midfield. Having Whitey recommit for one more year is a bonus. Sure to be there somewhere. Don Barry from PNG is a good player and will be dangerous in this outfit.

Brisbane: Who Cares! Their finals charge will depend on how Vossy’s going in his first year as coach. Maybe, should be in the VFL comp.

Zillmere: Massive exodus from the Coach down, have done no recruiting – guaranteed to struggle.

Broadbeach: Yaaaabbbblllleeeetttt! If he is serious, will create some serious challenges for many opposition backlines. Could be worse if he gets his preferred midfield role and drifts forward. Harris returning will strengthen midfield, but if Ablett plays in the middle who kicks their goals?

Labrador: Is Munson gone? Howard from Tassie might be OK. Tigers should have done better last year with their list so it’s hard to know what to expect. Can the new coach get the best out of this group.

Redland: Is Jeff White really serious or is this just an opportunity to play with his brother (might have to play 2’s then). A Knobel vs White centre bounce will probably bring rain. Some Vic Country midfielders and great to see Josh Norman back at State league level after a year playing with mates and a year off – hope he’s lost those extra kgs. The “Funky” connection in Tassie continues to bring players, but not convinced of the quality – maybe this lot. Did Andrew Mellor think Cresswell was hiding out on Russell Island?

Aspley: Missed too many of the key Zillmere players to other AFLQ clubs, GC17 and interstate – hard to fathom the decision to ignore a quality State League coach. Will offer plenty to pick-up some new recruits, but the basis of their list may not be up to the next level. Picked up James and Susuve, but missed Barry who is probably the best of the 3 PNG boys. Kiem, Argus, Tapp and Schultz are good players, but do they have to depth behind them? Hornets will need a huge effort from Copeland and a solid year from Evans if they are to challenge the top 5. Is Marto on a hiding to nothing?

Wests: No Pask and the Tapp bros went to Aspley. Shaun is a special and that hurts. Haven’t heard much out of Sherwood so who knows. Pope is quality, but has played a lot of footy at the lower level and may not have enough back-up to make Wests competitive.


Is this the most activity with comings and goings for many years? Who can add more to this list?

Southport will be difficult again - good depth and fair breeding program - Cotter is smart
Morningside - Is it true Faulkner is at the Panthers. Pardew a long way off but will be one of best on return. Shelton a revelation on and off the field. Kinch will become a better player feeding off this engine room. Grogan no.2? Dont you rate Wards return? Word is Dan Gaunt is back - going a tad far now. Must be putting a 3rds side in. Next thing Jason Polglase will try and play.
Mt Gravatt - Have a 100 plus goal small forward from Tassie - unsure of name. They are laying very low - got a feeling they have some hidden away there. Cant get names. Don Barry will be a great get. Gavin Grose from Port Adelaide is 6ft5in and a good player. Think they are trying to coax Edwards out of retirement - might be a joint team with Panthers.
Labrador - Dont they have Fielding and Licht from Tassie. Doering will be better than most also - no dud. Fields will find his way as a coach - quick learner.
Redland - Norman a bit of a space cadet they say - is that true? Salter a better than average kid to pick up. Trying anything to improve - dont need others recycled rubbish though!!
Aspley - Marcus Allen would be considered a fair recruit you would think? Didnt they snag young Matt Davis from the Magpies with some big bucks, Didnt Skubis follow. They will cause plenty of grief. Is Evans still up to State League level? Steve Brittain a fair player and Dan can hold his own. That Williams from Tassie is a player as well.

Magpies - Unsure - havent heard a win only the losses as described. Didnt Pope play at Vultures in 2005? Did he curt the mustard? Is H/Roper still there? They will miss GC17 kids. How financial are they to compete in the dealings?

Broady - who knows - dark horses who sneak a few in quietly. If they run short Bosto will slip up to Southport and raid their second tier again.

 

[Open Forward Line]

All i have been told is O'Brien from grange as moved up there and will be a/coach, and has brought 7 that played down in brisbane last year, my mate said they had 40 on the track on tuesday, if they did good numbers for that level.

on the maroochy thing the word is no one, why would blokes go back there anyway.

How many clubs for Beefy Bazza will that be. Hope he gets this one right. Numbers dont mean quality. As long as they think they have a following they are happy. Lets hope it goes alright early so they dont tear it apart.
What was wrong with last years Caloundra coach. Is Handley the tennis player back? Norman will be a big loss.

 

[BigE]

clarke who played in aspleys 2's premiership is playing there.

 

[stueyd]

Korey Fulton returning to Broadbeach.Their going to be very competitive.

 

[hotpies12]

Anyone tell me who Caloundra have picked up this year?? Whose coaching them??

Not gonna give away too much but we have lost a few quality players.. but lets just say we should be able to make up for them.

Out of 35 odd players the other night at training there would have been less then 10 who played regular 1's last year. But i know of atleast another 5 that are coming back. So we are looking in pretty good stead!

 

[MMMM]

i would say at least 20 have played state league last year and 4 or 5 have played better than aflq state league.
yes hornets have lost hamilton, mugs, ward has retired and the 10 resseies players i presume are the strathpine boys?
garts has been around not sure if hes playing.
hornets have lost a few which is the natural attrition rate clubs go thru year after year, im sure your club has done the same lifeisadream. I would suggest that the majority of the players gone would not have made state league side.

big e you never did answer below
bige you said the strathpine boys have gone from my reports there where about 7ish of them why have they all left and wasnt the premiership coach from there as well?is he doing state association top job?
palmy to name another good player real soon
expect mt gravatt to name a midfielder soon

 

[BigE]

big e you never did answer below
bige you said the strathpine boys have gone from my reports there where about 7ish of them why have they all left and wasnt the premiership coach from there as well?is he doing state association top job?
palmy to name another good player real soon
expect mt gravatt to name a midfielder soon

Premiership coach and most of the strathpine boys are heading to coloundra. well thats the rumour anyway.
State assossiation coach is a former Aspley player

 

[half time raffle]

Munson has left Labrador to play with Turvey Park in the Riverina Football League. Labrador have recruited another former corowa/rutherglen player in Dustin Mills. He is the cousin of former brisbane player Wayde Mills, a slighter build, but much better kick (although that wouldn't be hard). Will probably slot into defense somewhere, bout 6'2 and very quick.

 

[Open Forward Line]

Whats going on at the Vultures - apparently White has gone, Tommy T has pulled the pin and Ash Evans and Firfaro are unsighted. They should have won and now there pulling apart. Lake left quickly, Bail drafted, Edwards retired and the wheels are off. Who can confirm the truth here. All sounds to much.

Coast clubs handed a Gimmy with the local draft dont you think.

Apparently a prominent Panther has stepped over the someone elses girlfriend line - ???? Confirmation required I guess

 

[bromanbomber]

whats the latest on coorparoo? Who's coaching and where are they playing out of now?
i heard they were kicked of Morninsides ground?

 

[campbell]

Looking forward to Aspley this season. My sons have played with a few of their players, and of course Robbieis there as well.

 

[Open Forward Line]

Whats going on at the Vultures - apparently White has gone, Tommy T has pulled the pin and Ash Evans and Firfaro are unsighted. They should have won and now there pulling apart. Lake left quickly, Bail drafted, Edwards retired and the wheels are off. Who can confirm the truth here. All sounds to much.

Coast clubs handed a Gimmy with the local draft dont you think.

Apparently a prominent Panther has stepped over the someone elses girlfriend line - ???? Confirmation required I guess

Vultures looking fine - ran into White and he has been training except for when he was assistant to Johnson in Indigenous All Stars game for a week or so, he said Tom was as fit as he has been for years (asst coach) and playing big role - ran their camp 2 weeks ago. Evans is training, Furfaro has dropped 10 kgs and the place is humming as good as ever. Lots of new faces and plenty of old. He reckons they will be there abouts again. Rates PNG kid Barry very highly and said Vearing and Grose will have huge impact. That doesnt sound like wheels falling off to me. Who knows??

How will state league shape up - who are improvers and what shape will it take on the ladder.

Whats happening in Pineapple Cup - Springwood sound like Pollock is pulling things together. Sandgate/Long look to have recruited well and could be a powerhouse this year. Makes a difference not directly competing on the level for players with Aspley.

 

[BigE]

correcting your rumours are we?

 

[Lensen]

Vultures looking fine - ran into White and he has been training except for when he was assistant to Johnson in Indigenous All Stars game for a week or so, he said Tom was as fit as he has been for years (asst coach) and playing big role - ran their camp 2 weeks ago. Evans is training, Furfaro has dropped 10 kgs and the place is humming as good as ever. Lots of new faces and plenty of old. He reckons they will be there abouts again. Rates PNG kid Barry very highly and said Vearing and Grose will have huge impact. That doesnt sound like wheels falling off to me. Who knows??

How will state league shape up - who are improvers and what shape will it take on the ladder.

Whats happening in Pineapple Cup - Springwood sound like Pollock is pulling things together. Sandgate/Long look to have recruited well and could be a powerhouse this year. Makes a difference not directly competing on the level for players with Aspley.

Gotta say it's good to have a positive vibe around the Puma Den again.

Not expecting miracles - but it's a lot better.

 

[hands_in_the_back]

whats the latest on coorparoo? Who's coaching and where are they playing out of now?
i heard they were kicked of Morninsides ground?

The King's are back at Coorparoo. They signed an agreement with the Coorparoo Juniors for an Under 18's side so they were made homeless and found their way back to Giffin Park.

No idea who's coaching.

 

[bromanbomber]

The King's are back at Coorparoo. They signed an agreement with the Coorparoo Juniors for an Under 18's side so they were made homeless and found their way back to Giffin Park.

No idea who's coaching.

cheers for that, i heard Wynnum had a practice match against toowoomba on the weekend, has anyone heard any reports from that game?

 

[BIG_girls]

went to the aspley intra club wednesday night, my findings are.
Short on numbers, with at least 6 on side lines.
game was scrappy, some players skill levels really not up to it.
Evans will play seniors and is still up to it.
young side with a lack of depth, best 22 will be a strong side but injuries will cost make a huge difference.

in saying all that only 42 players played and that means they still have 18 spots plus the quality 18s from raiders so this side could be anything;

went down the road to have a look at sandgate and they do look good and i would think a top 2 finish for them and a big shot at taking it out.

as for grande it looks like they might be the north side club that takes over winning the spoon. i know they get assistance from the army boys at some points but i was not convinced at what i have seen down there. good luck to rowdy and i hope he can get some wins.

mayne well i intend on getting down there next week, not hearing much about their side so should be interesting to see if its the same faces just a year older?

i notice there is some interest as to the aspley state association side as to how they will rate. so i snuck in last night, i think they will be ok numbers for that side were above 40 in there intra club look to have a solid full forward in tough conditions kicked a couple and missed a couple of goals.


as you can tell i live on the north side and enjoy my footy little to old to blay now. can anyone tell me of any practice games on over the weekend or the following weeks.

yes you are all BIG girls

 

[bombersbackwards06]

"as for grande it looks like they might be the north side club that takes over winning the spoon. i know they get assistance from the army boys at some points but i was not convinced at what i have seen down there. good luck to rowdy and i hope he can get some wins."

Are you a punter Big Girl??

 

[footysmarts]

I still haven't heard of chris smith from fremantle signing anywhere yet...does anyone have any news? Seems a bit odd that a kid just coming off 2 yrs at an AFL club hasn't been linked to a team.

 

[GOTHEPIES87]

in reply to catsprowler 09... your opinion of corey munson is obviously off point with all the exceptional rap ups he has been getting over the last week and with everyone wanting to know what he is up to.. and i dont believe that a football player being personally involved has anything to do with his playing ability.. i bet he proves you wrong this season at Wagga!!! Make sure you watch...