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Close to it. They won by 54 points.
Just proves the point that we don't want to write Redan off.-
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Close to it. They won by 54 points.
Just proves the point that we don't want to write Redan off.
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Congratulations to the BFL redan and lakers on last nights first round. Terrific night and good football played. Really enjoyed it, great venue Austar Arena. Redan certainly not as potent as last year but still showed why they are a team to beat this year, with their midfield they will get plenty of opportunities to kick goals, clohesly also very impressive on debut for the club.
For the lakers I think they are better than what many believed, a fwd line of maxwell mcmahon and madden will match most, gilbert in the middle was also very good. Gee their coach was intense.
Great start to the year!
From past results the Marshans need to start winning games against anyone as opposed to worrying about specific opponents such as Darley.
For the lakers I think they are better than what many believed, a fwd line of maxwell mcmahon and madden will match most, gilbert in the middle was also very good. Gee their coach was intense.
Great start to the year!
From past results the Marshans need to start winning games against anyone as opposed to worrying about specific opponents such as Darley.
Very interesting with young Shea as captain and Connors VC what a huge responsibility for a couple of 19 yr old kids walking into there second year as a senior player, which is renowned for being the hardest as everone has seen you play and knows how you operate. Throw in the bloke they are taking over from in Larson there big enough shoes to fill as it is. I understand they neva had much to pick from as they lost some leaders over the summer and its hard to throw a new recruit in as captain but come on they are 19 id hate to see ther footy suffer because of it but I wish em all the best and I hope they do well
Can you give us the full run down on what happened last night who won who were the best players and how all the new recruits from each team went
Was a good night, Redan broke game open in 3rd qtr when Field and Edwards got on top. (murrihy had lock out at half time must have fired them up)
Lakers had there chance in last qtr when they had all play but couldnt kick a goal, they got within 20points.
Redan will be up there (top 4) but definitely lost some of their edge, it looked like lakers startled them early. Redan's #23 from mildura, has some good skills.
Lakers are definitely better than I expected, I reckon they could sneak in the top 6 if they can maintain that fwd line. Agree premiership, they need to beat more than Darley.
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lakers huge improvers on lat yr should sneak into finals this yr. did anybody notice how well drilled redan looked for a side that has had interupted preseason. and keirran murrihy looking like hes got a bit of pace back when leading
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Having not seen much BFL for a long time i quite enjoyed watching last night. It was interesting to see Feild still playing great footy and it really was noticble how well drilled the redan side was. Their midfield was the driving force and they often got a loose player on the defensive side of the contest and then they were released to run by the fella with the footy in the contest. Worked very well and gave them time to spot up options up the ground.
IMO unfortunately Murrihy is gone, too slow and lacks the ability to present like he used to be able to. Got his hands to a few balls but couldn't hold them because he was often under a lot of pressure from the pacier backman. Also he was exploited when backman ran off him and it gives the opposition an opportunity to switch and create play when he can't keep up.
Great coach and a great player but i think his time has gone
IMO unfortunately Murrihy is gone, too slow and lacks the ability to present like he used to be able to. Got his hands to a few balls but couldn't hold them because he was often under a lot of pressure from the pacier backman. Also he was exploited when backman ran off him and it gives the opposition an opportunity to switch and create play when he can't keep up.
Great coach and a great player but i think his time has gone
Agree, smarter sides will exploit Murrihy with his lack of pace. Was snibson injured? Lakers looked good in stages, but can't see them making finals but positives signs with good youth. Redan show glimpses of what there about but can't see them worrying East & Sunbury this year..
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The weather obviously helped the night just had a terrific atmosphere.
I am a massive fan of muz, he will play his fair share of quality games, he is a proven coach also however their fwd line will be their most unstable part of the ground I believe. Last year Muz caught alot of teams off guard with match ups on himself as he had jonesy, reidy, nicho providing coverage, this year he wont have that coverage however kicking 4 in first game of the year aint a bad start. One of peace or waight definitely been replaced by Clohesly, he is quality, and Sammy Gosbell is a terrific pick up to strengthen ruck stocks and play key position fwd. Dont forget Justin Rumble who can also pinch hit out the square. Any worries about Redan falling were well and truly removed in my opinion.
For lakers, it is well known they have a fine junior development program, this is where alot of improvement will come as they have ready made senior players at a young age. Elder was good last night but will take time. Would not go as far to say lakers will make finals yet, especially being this is the only game played so far. They are definitely going to be competitive, but last year they missed finals by 3 or 4 games I think, so they need someone to slide hard for them to make it. They seem to have covered landry with madden and maxwell back, however the coverage of nesbitt will be toughest over the course of the year.
I am a massive fan of muz, he will play his fair share of quality games, he is a proven coach also however their fwd line will be their most unstable part of the ground I believe. Last year Muz caught alot of teams off guard with match ups on himself as he had jonesy, reidy, nicho providing coverage, this year he wont have that coverage however kicking 4 in first game of the year aint a bad start. One of peace or waight definitely been replaced by Clohesly, he is quality, and Sammy Gosbell is a terrific pick up to strengthen ruck stocks and play key position fwd. Dont forget Justin Rumble who can also pinch hit out the square. Any worries about Redan falling were well and truly removed in my opinion.
For lakers, it is well known they have a fine junior development program, this is where alot of improvement will come as they have ready made senior players at a young age. Elder was good last night but will take time. Would not go as far to say lakers will make finals yet, especially being this is the only game played so far. They are definitely going to be competitive, but last year they missed finals by 3 or 4 games I think, so they need someone to slide hard for them to make it. They seem to have covered landry with madden and maxwell back, however the coverage of nesbitt will be toughest over the course of the year.
ive heard field and edwards mentioned as good players in redans midfield but i think the efforts of matty dwyer and jake bridges have been overlooked. both would have been in my best 3 on the ground, racking up possesions at will. lookout when newly appointed captain blommers finds some form!
also i think you boys are being a bit tough on muzza. its not just how he plays its his presence on the park! everyone on the ground knows that their coach is watching first hand and will see if your not sticking to team rules and gives a sense of accountability to the team when he's out there...
also i think you boys are being a bit tough on muzza. its not just how he plays its his presence on the park! everyone on the ground knows that their coach is watching first hand and will see if your not sticking to team rules and gives a sense of accountability to the team when he's out there...
Bridges did play well but might have a couple weeks rest after head high report.
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Not that I think Blomley is underrated, but I think he loses some of the spotlight due to the talent around him. No doubt, he is one of the most damaging players in the comp. He can run with the ball and is a thumping accurate kick. The only weakness is his weakness. He lacks a bit of heart sometimes.
Tomorrows game East and Ballarat, will be tighter than expected, if had been dry. East would've smashed them. Ballarat should only lose by 6goals instead of 16 goals, although no DJ singer, still happy to leave at 6goals.
Ballarat will improve but they dont have a ruckman now and will need to get back the 80-100points that they were losing by to the top 3 teams last year. East has a smarter and stronger midfield and an interleague ruckman.
I think people remember the last final where they nearly beat East and were full of emotion, East played poorly that day. They only just made top 6 last year.
The player to watch from East will be Fletcher and for Ballarat Otto.
It would be better to take pressure off ballarat today rather than fill them ful of false hope. Nice how they claim the silverware 2007 lightning "mickey mouse" premiership. they have been on the bottom for 10 years. I did hear they have changed the door handles from wooden to silver as well. (gadget i await your reply)
Other matches look pretty well decided. Sunbury easy, Melton in a tight one with the to be running on, Melton Sth easy
Ballarat will improve but they dont have a ruckman now and will need to get back the 80-100points that they were losing by to the top 3 teams last year. East has a smarter and stronger midfield and an interleague ruckman.
I think people remember the last final where they nearly beat East and were full of emotion, East played poorly that day. They only just made top 6 last year.
The player to watch from East will be Fletcher and for Ballarat Otto.
It would be better to take pressure off ballarat today rather than fill them ful of false hope. Nice how they claim the silverware 2007 lightning "mickey mouse" premiership. they have been on the bottom for 10 years. I did hear they have changed the door handles from wooden to silver as well. (gadget i await your reply)
Other matches look pretty well decided. Sunbury easy, Melton in a tight one with the to be running on, Melton Sth easy
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It is a good point you raise about emotion, often predictions ar made over the summer based on emotion, plenty of sides have tread ballarats path to fall short in the past, just because you improve to move into the 6 doesnt mean you can then step up another notch, interesting to see what their improvement is to be this year.
Even without DJ East are a terrific side.
Muzza, fieldy, JED, bridges Snibbo, Hoggy, all Nth Ballarat boys. Matty has played interleague for both Ovens and Murray and Ballarat FL, terrific young player, Blomers, I assure you, is not underrated within the club. Look at the talent pool, it is little surprise they are up the top of the ladder.
Even without DJ East are a terrific side.
Muzza, fieldy, JED, bridges Snibbo, Hoggy, all Nth Ballarat boys. Matty has played interleague for both Ovens and Murray and Ballarat FL, terrific young player, Blomers, I assure you, is not underrated within the club. Look at the talent pool, it is little surprise they are up the top of the ladder.
I think the game of the round will be South Vs Darley there is a lot of history between these too clubs. It would be around 3 or 4 years since south have defeated darley. I know that darley have lost a few but i still expect this to be a very close game. Not sure if all the ex darley boys will be playing for south but you would expect a few fireworks early on.
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Will be a little bit of that, but not as much as expected. The 4 points are the most important thing in this one.
Got any idea who will line up on sutton and mcmahon without cape or edwards going to be tough, might be a llittle easier if the rain comes though.
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Ridiculous comment! This is possibly the biggest who cares game of the round. South and Darley will be fighting it out for 6,7,8 positions on the ladder.
Game of the round is clearly East Point Vs Ballarat. Both top 4 teams, add Redan and Sunbury and that will be the top 4.
Quite happy to reply rubber. Not sure if your an eastie or not but we can say that we didn't need to merge with another club to try and get the silverware!I assure you that there is no false hope this year. Winning the "mickey mouse premiership" was a bonus financially and that's about it. I'm prepared to say that i honestly believe that we are a top 3 side. Time will tell obviously and i hope i'm right, the way the game is played today suits our style of footy, fast footy. Bigger bodies maybe an issue but we honestly believe we are heading upwards and have the right mix of players. IMO
On another note.. Interesting to hear Wardy on radio this morning to say "Expect fireworks between South & Darley" Not a smart comment by the chief imo.
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Could be numerous options, new recruit Lewis is a tall defender, so I assume he will take one of them. If the rain comes, then it doesnt matter who plays on them.
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If you want to see an intense, passion filled game, with plenty of emotion then head to Melton Rec Reserve. If you want to see a borefest with librarian type jerks then go to Ballarat.
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You guys need to worry about winning outside of Ballarat before you aim for a top 3 position.
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Has either Deckert or Parker been cleared to play tomorrow?
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