Strath supporters (especially Stormboy) should consider themselves serious contenders for the finals as Flat & Maryborough are far from convincing. I would not completely discount Gisborne either as a chance for 5th position.
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How did Dekka go? What's everyones opinion of him coming back and playing? I would have thought the club would be better of playing a youngster.
Seeing the boys dominate against South (up by 4 goals in 1st qtr) only to let another opportunity slip away says to me that we are heading in the right direction.
In the fullness of time we will be finals contenders....
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You've got to remember that South were without Leigh Rees, Michael Leech and Brad Wright. I don't think you'll get as close to South next time.
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Cold, misty, raining, shitty day down at Kyneton - yeh, I'm sure you are right........invaluable experience........
Or you could be a complete tosser?????
And you answered my question how? Everyone has different opinions and yours is obviously different to mine. You see where square has got to by blooding youngsters! Dekka has been an absolute legend of this league and I have no doubt he would have provided leadership and experience, however is that necessary against a side they were almost guaranteed to beat? My opinion is that he is possibly keeping a youngster out of the team.
As for me being a tosser, not gonna lose much sleep over a keyboard warriors opinion of me! Sorry to offend princess xx
Dr Kenneth Noisewater
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Think I can shed some light on this. Apparently it was a Kyneton 1995-96-97 reunion weekend and since Dekka was the coach during those years, it was a sentimental gesture that he play on the day.
Always one to come up with the goods doc!
So if he lines up again next week it will be a reunion of Flats 2001 finals team?
Palexx no use dropping names that weren't out on the paddock. Can only play against the team that runs out on the paddock, not against those sitting in the stands.
I could say that the Storm were without Cam Ross, Craig Nicholls and Ryan Eastman - but would only be contradicting myself to what I said in the first paragraph....
Dr Kenneth Noisewater
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albury - Flat did not win a premiership in '01, but Kyneton did in 95 & 97. If Derrek plays again this year, well, good on him but I personally don't see the point
palexxx - Leech, Rees and Wright are ok players, but not exactly talented enough for South to lose to an inferior side without them. Give some credit where credit is due, Storm gave South a good fright
palexxx - Leech, Rees and Wright are ok players, but not exactly talented enough for South to lose to an inferior side without them. Give some credit where credit is due, Storm gave South a good fright
Doc, I think most could see my comments were very much 'tongue in cheek' about the reasons Derrek Filo used to come out of retirement. How many retirements has he had in recent years and how many times after an Eaglehawk defeat is he is back on the field to 'provide leadership'.
I agree with your comments to palexx though. What if the players mentioned are not available in September - will that be an excuse for a finals loss?
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ALBURY: you and Doc Kenny are 2 folks who should know the South problem.
You saw it yourselves the week before the inter-league round. South are very slow starters -- the Hurst should have buried them and virtually put them away in the first quarter.
But they didn't and South bounced out in the 2nd quarter and it was game on.
Same with the Storm. They got 5 goals up, not 4, but let the Bloods kick the last two goals of the first term to kick start a recovery.
And anyone stating that Michael Leech is anything less than an extremely talented footballer hasn't been watching the games I've been watching. He's a gun.
You saw it yourselves the week before the inter-league round. South are very slow starters -- the Hurst should have buried them and virtually put them away in the first quarter.
But they didn't and South bounced out in the 2nd quarter and it was game on.
Same with the Storm. They got 5 goals up, not 4, but let the Bloods kick the last two goals of the first term to kick start a recovery.
And anyone stating that Michael Leech is anything less than an extremely talented footballer hasn't been watching the games I've been watching. He's a gun.
fifth quarter, let me say I agree with every comment you made - entirely.ALBURY: you and Doc Kenny are 2 folks who should know the South problem.
You saw it yourselves the week before the inter-league round. South are very slow starters -- the Hurst should have buried them and virtually put them away in the first quarter.
But they didn't and South bounced out in the 2nd quarter and it was game on.
Same with the Storm. They got 5 goals up, not 4, but let the Bloods kick the last two goals of the first term to kick start a recovery.
And anyone stating that Michael Leech is anything less than an extremely talented footballer hasn't been watching the games I've been watching. He's a gun.
However the points Doc and I were making was firstly to give some credit to Strath for their performance against South and second not for South supporters to use injuries as any sort of an excuse for the close match. As Stormboy said Strath also had some very good players out for that match as well.
BANFORLIFE
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Can someone please advise where I can view Peter Jackson's full report relating to the QEO future usage.
I'm lead to believe he got paid $50,000 for the report, surely whats in the Addy today is not his total recomendations.
I'm lead to believe he got paid $50,000 for the report, surely whats in the Addy today is not his total recomendations.
And anyone stating that Michael Leech is anything less than an extremely talented footballer hasn't been watching the games I've been watching. He's a gun. [/quote]
Totally agree, he went forward in the home and away meeting between Square and South at the QEO last year and totally changed the face of the contest. From memory he kicked 5 (maybe) and was a sensation.
Slow starter this year but who could blame the guy after that knock to the face.
[/quote]Totally agree, he went forward in the home and away meeting between Square and South at the QEO last year and totally changed the face of the contest. From memory he kicked 5 (maybe) and was a sensation.
Slow starter this year but who could blame the guy after that knock to the face.
Dr Kenneth Noisewater
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Don't know if he's getting that much. I was at the meeting Monday night and they said we'd get a copy of the full report Wednesday just gone. Haven't seen it yet so their email must be down
BANFORLIFE
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The $50,000 is being paid by the Bendigo Bank, this money would normally be paid to the 4 leagues in this area (BFL, BJFL, LVFL & HDFL) as sponorship.Don't know if he's getting that much. I was at the meeting Monday night and they said we'd get a copy of the full report Wednesday just gone. Haven't seen it yet so their email must be down
Dr Kenneth Noisewater
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Doc’s Game Previews and Tips for Round 9
Kangaroo Flat v Eaglehawk - 45
Funny, this would have been a danger game for the Burra last year, but no such chance in 2010. The Flat look… well… flat. Their bottom 10 players are nowhere near the level of last year (after a summer exodus) which again proves the point that you have to look after your reserves players who make the club a great place to be. As for Eaglehawk, Locky is back and should have a field day and… hello, what’s this?... Derrick Filo has again named himself on the bench… (long pause) oooo-k, (indifferent shrug of the shoulders) let’s move on to the next game, shall we.
Castlemaine v South Bendigo - 110
Actually, keep moving, nothing to see here.
Storm v Golden Square - 48
Pretty gallant effort from the Storm last week which look like they will be keeping Maryborough honest in the fight for 5th spot. Actually, you know what, I hope Storm get into the finals, but that’s a story for another time. Golden Square will not be having the Carter / Brown combo this year, but as we all said a few weeks ago, they don’t exactly need it. If the next best team play their best footy, Square can still go up a another gear… like Geelong did in ‘07. I would suggest the Storm recruiters and coaches pay close attention to 1. how Square is structured on the field, and 2. how the young Storm blokes go against the best in the league. Use it in your planning for next year.
Maryborough v Kyneton - 84
After promising so much pre-season then producing a win in Round 1, the Tigers have been the most disappointing side this year (in my humble opinion, no disrespect intended). Condos is a star and a credit to him to be third on the goalkicking table even though they sit second last 1-7 on the ladder. But he is out this week... and they are bleeding goals. Maryborough need to get their season back on track and they are hard to beat at home, no matter who the opposition is.
Sandhurst v Gisborne – 62
Only one change this week for the Dragons, Bateson in for Jimmy Cozens who is out with a shoulder injury yet again. Gisborne have done well with the list they have but I don’t see them getting close to Sandhurst who are starting to finally gel together as a team and put four quarters together. There is immense pressure on spots for the first XVIII as regular senior players Dave Martin, Brad Stringer, Lachy Watts and Braidy Dickens all running around in the Magoos tomorrow, and Mark Fitzgerald still to return from an ankle injury.
Kangaroo Flat v Eaglehawk - 45
Funny, this would have been a danger game for the Burra last year, but no such chance in 2010. The Flat look… well… flat. Their bottom 10 players are nowhere near the level of last year (after a summer exodus) which again proves the point that you have to look after your reserves players who make the club a great place to be. As for Eaglehawk, Locky is back and should have a field day and… hello, what’s this?... Derrick Filo has again named himself on the bench… (long pause) oooo-k, (indifferent shrug of the shoulders) let’s move on to the next game, shall we.
Castlemaine v South Bendigo - 110
Actually, keep moving, nothing to see here.
Storm v Golden Square - 48
Pretty gallant effort from the Storm last week which look like they will be keeping Maryborough honest in the fight for 5th spot. Actually, you know what, I hope Storm get into the finals, but that’s a story for another time. Golden Square will not be having the Carter / Brown combo this year, but as we all said a few weeks ago, they don’t exactly need it. If the next best team play their best footy, Square can still go up a another gear… like Geelong did in ‘07. I would suggest the Storm recruiters and coaches pay close attention to 1. how Square is structured on the field, and 2. how the young Storm blokes go against the best in the league. Use it in your planning for next year.
Maryborough v Kyneton - 84
After promising so much pre-season then producing a win in Round 1, the Tigers have been the most disappointing side this year (in my humble opinion, no disrespect intended). Condos is a star and a credit to him to be third on the goalkicking table even though they sit second last 1-7 on the ladder. But he is out this week... and they are bleeding goals. Maryborough need to get their season back on track and they are hard to beat at home, no matter who the opposition is.
Sandhurst v Gisborne – 62
Only one change this week for the Dragons, Bateson in for Jimmy Cozens who is out with a shoulder injury yet again. Gisborne have done well with the list they have but I don’t see them getting close to Sandhurst who are starting to finally gel together as a team and put four quarters together. There is immense pressure on spots for the first XVIII as regular senior players Dave Martin, Brad Stringer, Lachy Watts and Braidy Dickens all running around in the Magoos tomorrow, and Mark Fitzgerald still to return from an ankle injury.
maineman
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No need to start laying the boots in, Doc.
Let's not forget that not so long ago Sandhurst couldn't have beaten 3 fat chicks and a midget.
Castlemaine are slowly improving and with South only just going last week I reckon it will be a lot closer than that.
Dr Kenneth Noisewater
Team Captain
No maineman, I'll leave laying the boots into Castlemaine to you, noone does it better. I didn't mean to be disrespectful, but couldn't think of anything else to say except it's a foregone conclusion...
And yes champ, I remember 2008. look fwd to 2012 when the Pies will be pushing for finals.
totally agree with the doc for this saturdays round
south, square, hurst, e'hwk and maryborough
wot did everyone think of d. richards (maryb) copping three weeks scrub out for whacking bristow .... mind u, i rekon bristow could get you down in the brain area after a while
on the other side of things belcher (maryb) and s. rosa only copped fines at the tribunal. $50 each 4 wrestling. makes the afl sanctions look pretty severe with the amount of coin players have to pay there
south, square, hurst, e'hwk and maryborough
wot did everyone think of d. richards (maryb) copping three weeks scrub out for whacking bristow .... mind u, i rekon bristow could get you down in the brain area after a while
on the other side of things belcher (maryb) and s. rosa only copped fines at the tribunal. $50 each 4 wrestling. makes the afl sanctions look pretty severe with the amount of coin players have to pay there
BenBal Plugger
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Oh how wrong you were maineman
South def Maine by 135
Burra def Flat by 80
Maryborough def Kyneton by 100
Sandhurst def Gisborne by 73
Square def Storm by 128
There is nothing to be gained by putting the boots into maineman as Castlemaine is a proud part of the Bendigo League which we all want to be a healthy and strong competition. The Board of the BNFL would have to be extremely dissappointed to say the least with these results - and I will say, one again, that the BFNL is not healthy and it about time the Board (and local media) stopped kidding themselves that it is and starting looking for real solutions before a Castlemaine or Kyneton is lost.
If you are not a Sandhurst or Gisborne supporter don't read any further.
Looking at Gisborne there is no doubt Luke Saunders is one class act - sheer class. I think the best Gisborne player I have seen and boy there have been some good ones. However before the game Luke stated they had the best committee and sponorship they have for 10 years. He made the point that Gisborne never paid big money - when they won their flags they were fortunate that a group of very talented young local players all come through the club around the same time. Sure they recruited a few, but so does everyone else.
Their performance against Sandhurst was also a lot better than the scoreboard suggested. They matched the Dragons for big chunks of the game - only to lose focus at times which young teams tend to do, especially when umpiring decisions seem to go against them. (Their perception, not mine). I think their is a light at the end of the Gisborne tunnel and now more than ever is the time for their supporters to get behind them.
Looking at Sandhurst (as a supporter) it was a good performance, but I do think they need some real marking power in their forward line to trouble the teams above them. Simon Weekley has to be played as a forward and if injuries prevent Mark Fitzpatrick returning then Matt Thorton (as good as he is in the ruck) also needs to play in the foward line as another tall option. This means someone else will have to play in the ruck. James Cozens is the obvious choice, but if injury keeps him out I think David Martin relieved by Sam McGee is probably the best set up at the moment. Under this option McGee should play as a forward pocket marking option (not centre half forward) when not spelling Martin in the ruck. Borchard and Wilkinson have definitively strengthened the backline since their return from injuries and with Jack Kennedy playing so well Weekley is not needed in defence.
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