D GRADE: Give me something...

[hansie]

Stop putting words in my mouth Hansie..... I never said Parton was no good! I just don't think he'd be anything special in A grade. He along with Chivers would definetly be in the top 5 players in D Grade... no doubt.

Oh.....And i look forward to playing your bench press god in a couple of weeks..... tell him to up his weights.... if he is going to be any match the the great lady he's gonna need to be at his best.... because i am going to put the gun show on for him!!!

Nothing special in A grade, hmm? We ARE talking about a bloke that won Xavs a flag with a lazy 5 one year - reckon he may have ALREADY proven his ability at the higher level...I'll leave it at that I reckon.

 

[I Love Sandra Sully]

ha ha ha I meant top 15!......... I feel like the little nerdy kid who always got picked on in school.... you guys are bullys!!

ok ok look maybe i was fishing for some bites.... you guys have played it well today.

 

[Half Back]

Half back's tips

YV over Bt by 10 points
Therry over OC in an upset. 6 players coming back in this week for Therry. (J bannister, C bannister and J Crotty to name a few.
OM's Over Rupo 5 goals
Leo's over Banyule by 20 points
OG's over Prahran by 36 points...

 

[untapped]

Picked YV last week, but i'm not getting ahead of myself.
BT a hard fought 3 goals
OC by 35 points but wouldn't be surprised with an upset
Rupo with more scoring shots 8-25 points
Leo's to welcome Banyuyle to D2 with a 5 goal win
OG will be disappointed after last week and will win well of Prahran

 

[DG-Man]

Half back's tips

YV over Bt by 10 points
Therry over OC in an upset. 6 players coming back in this week for Therry. (J bannister, C bannister and J Crotty to name a few.
OM's Over Rupo 5 goals
Leo's over Banyule by 20 points
OG's over Prahran by 36 points...

Great info HB. That is the kind of stuff we love to see on BF. Massive names. Crotty had been on fire prior to injury. And the Bannisters will be welcome inclusions. The OC will have to be very wary if they tackle a full strength Therry line up under relegation pressure away from home!
Any chance of having 4 Bannisters and 3 Goodwins playing in the one side this week?? What is the family link here Half back?

 

[Archangel17]

Great info HB. That is the kind of stuff we love to see on BF. Massive names. Crotty had been on fire prior to injury. And the Bannisters will be welcome inclusions. The OC will have to be very wary if they tackle a full strength Therry line up under relegation pressure away from home!
Any chance of having 4 Bannisters and 3 Goodwins playing in the one side this week?? What is the family link here Half back?

I rate all these inclusions, however dont think they will change much

tips
BT
OGs
OC
SL
OM

 

[Conduct Unbecoming]

Interesting that many are tipping YV to beat BT.

My mail suggests there may be some pre-planned fireworks from the boys in blue and gold. Could be some handy inclusions into the seniors..... May wander out to see it.

 

[AJPAJP]

Interesting that many are tipping YV to beat BT.

My mail suggests there may be some pre-planned fireworks from the boys in blue and gold. Could be some handy inclusions into the seniors..... May wander out to see it.

A Bain or two?

 

[Dee Snider]

Interesting that many are tipping YV to beat BT.

My mail suggests there may be some pre-planned fireworks from the boys in blue and gold. Could be some handy inclusions into the seniors..... May wander out to see it.

Conduct - my mail says you are a d i c k h e a d. Pre-planned fireworks?? What for? YV is and always will be a school-boy side..Bullants won't need fireworks - just a snorkel and flippers.

And while I am here..greetings and salutations to all on this thread!! Just worked out how to register (thanks Ugly!). Look forward to a) contributing to this fine thread, b) playing the last 6 weeks + finals and c) holding the premiership cup aloft in September.

 

[Conduct Unbecoming]

A Bain or two?

It is no small rumour that the Bullants could use a brain or two.....oh sorry, you said Bain. Right?

 

[untapped]

A Bain or two?

The smell of class and skill. Great additions for the week.

 

[AJPAJP]

Conduct - my mail says you are a d i c k h e a d. Pre-planned fireworks?? What for? YV is and always will be a school-boy side..Bullants won't need fireworks - just a snorkel and flippers.

went past Domeny yesterday, not one blade of grass and more rain to come

 

[untapped]

went past Domeny yesterday, not one blade of grass and more rain to come

Will any player in that game be silly enough not to wear anything but long studed boots?

 

[bullant10]

Just had a peek at the fixture for the rest of the year and i reckon that YV are certainties to grab that fourth spot off rupo. Rupo play OC, OG, and Bt amongst a couple of other 50/50 games while yarra have teams towards the bottom half of the ladder after this week!
July 18th - Mark it down. The day rupo died! Chin up ILSS!!!

 

[Moss Rocket]

And while I am here..greetings and salutations to all on this thread!! Just worked out how to register (thanks Ugly!). Look forward to a) contributing to this fine thread, b) playing the last 6 weeks + finals and c) holding the premiership cup aloft in September.

Sounds a bit confident and cocky?? Wouldn't be Robert Schneider would it??

 

[bullant10]

Sounds a bit confident and cocky?? Wouldn't be Robert Schneider would it??

Doubt it!

 

[Dudley Hamstrung]

"The day rupo died"
Big call Bullant. Rupo is far from dead. Although the run home is going to be a mighty challenge we are all keen as mustard to give it a crack. Why wouldn't we be?
First time around we beat OC and then threw away the game against your mob. Admittedly OG gave us one almighty footy lesson, but as has been said countless times on this brilliant thread, every game in D Grade 2006 is a DANGER game. So that being said, these three games aren't only a danger to our finals ambitions but OC, OG and BT's as well. Nothing is certain this season. That may be your opinion which is fair enough, but we can't wait to give the last part of the season a red hot dip. I'm sure the feeling is mutual at all 5 of the clubs still in the finals hunt.
To other things, Parton is a gun, would be welcome at any side. Would like to see him play fully fit, I think he was carrying an injury last time.
They are some big inclusions for Therry this week. Hopefully that can take them to a much needed win, but I still think OC will be too strong, especially if Tiras gets cleared from Box Hill - very handy up forward. Cheers

 

[Conduct Unbecoming]

Just had a peek at the fixture for the rest of the year and i reckon that YV are certainties to grab that fourth spot off rupo. Rupo play OC, OG, and Bt amongst a couple of other 50/50 games while yarra have teams towards the bottom half of the ladder after this week!
July 18th - Mark it down. The day rupo died! Chin up ILSS!!!

Bullant - I think I made a similar call yesterday! Yv to sneak into the 4 and with finals at the grass covered, mud-free Box Hill City Oval, I would suggest they enjoy their one and only taste of finals fever while they can.

 

[uglydermie]

Welcome aboard DEE SNIDER. "We're not going to take it......"

Is Dee related to Robert Schnider? I doubt it, but if Dee is the bloke I think he is, and the boots are being dusted off for a late season comeback, then happy days at BT land.

Ugly out

 

[OldMelburnian28]

Great posting gents, will definently be an interesting run home for all sides in the D1 division.

Bullant10 and C.U. although i will read and respect your opinion, i find it laughable that you write rupo off. But having said that i am guilty of writing YV off earlier in the season so back to that story about the pot and the kettle.

OM man's tips:

YV vs BT: Will be very hard to tip against YV playing in the Park Orchards slosh. But amazingly BT have not lost away this season!!! Are my eyes and ears playing tricks on me? IMO the hardest game to pick this seasonso far...YV by 5 points.

Therry vs OC: Some big inclusions this week for Therry, but a big percentage boost for OC on the card's. OC by 43 points.

OM's vs Rupo: Too much at stake for Rupo. Although we will see a hard fought battle for 3 quarters their skill and speed will prosper and give them a 5 goal victory.

Banyule vs Emmaus: Big game to see who deserves to be playing in D1 next season, Emmaus by 27 points.

Pharan vs OG: A dissapointing loss last week for OG, and we can expect to see a fairly 1 sided encounter. However, with the condition of Toorak Park i can't see it showing on the scoreboard OG by 22 points.

 

[DG-Man]

Lots of talk, lots of chatter, seems like D-Grade is the one that matters.
DG Thinks:
1. Dee Snider is not who Moss Rocket thought he was.
2. He just made a guess because the names were similar.
3. Ugly knows exactly who he is, as The Snidemiester thanked him for registration assistance.
4. The Miester of Snide is a newy to the club, hence his comment, "looking forward to playing the last 6 games"
5. A Bain Perhaps?
6. Or are the BT mustering more recruits than you could poke a C-Grade promotion stick at!
7. Exciting times perhaps in the Bulleen badlands!

DG - A little worried by the BT train!

 

[uglydermie]

MOVE OVER QUILL... HERE IS UGLY'S TEAM OF THE HALF YEAR 2006

DISCLAIMER...[ obviously I see more of BT than any other side and have seen a bit of OC and OG over the past 3 years. Apologies to many fine players]


WHITE (OG) HARE (BT) GAYFER (BAN)
TRUMBLE (OC) MUNRO (OG) COLLINS (RUPO)
BURRIDGE (BT) COLLINS (OC) CROTTY (TP)
CHIVERS (BT) BASILE (OM) KEEM (YV)
BANNISTER (TP) PARTON (OC) OBREIN (OG)

RUCKS: BALLARD (ESL) A DREW (YV) WISE (BT)

INT: WEST (RUPO) PALMER (OM) WHITE (OC) BAYLES (OG)

 

[uglydermie]

i HAVE STOLEN THIS INFO OF THE AMMO SITE. THESE GUYS HAVE BEEN MENTIONED IN THEIR TEAMS BEST NO LESS THAN 8 TIME OUT OF THE FIRST 12 GAMES.

SPECIAL MENTION TO ASH DREW- GREAT PLAYER AND MODEL OF CONSISTENCY.

(is it significant that the top 2 teams are not mentioned here?)

Ashley Drew (YARRA VALLEY OB) 11
Anthony Mckenzie (EMMAUS ST LEOS OC) 10
Samuel Savage (YARRA VALLEY OB) 8
Robin Drew (YARRA VALLEY OB) 8
Nicholas Casboult (OLD GEELONG FC) 8
Blake Carroll (OLD MENTONIANS) 8
Philip D'Amico (EMMAUS ST LEOS OC) 8
Simon Sweeney (RUPERTSWOOD AFC) 8
Ryan Monzell (RUPERTSWOOD AFC) 8
Thomas West (RUPERTSWOOD AFC) 8
Paul Baranello (EMMAUS ST LEOS OC) 8
Kyle Shepard-Mueller (BANYULE AFC) 8

(is it significant that the top 2 teams are not mentioned here?)

 

[Moss Rocket]

Great side Ugly. From an OC vantage point the 4 you have in are certs. Others from OC who i personally like are Zander on a back flank, Battle in a back pocket and Tiras on a HFF. But 4 guys in your side is a solid result. The rest of the names are people i have heard of, so i think you are on the mark, or very, very close to it.
And on your next post, yes it does mean something. The two teams looking likely to go to C-Grade next year have 12 -15 very good players, not just 5-6. BT have a great "best 18" then they thin a little. OC have a great "best 15" and have a little more depth (hence reseves doing well) So no suprises that they have a greater spread of "bests"

 

[Toohas]

YV is and always will be a school-boy side..

Indeed. I did a bit of investigating and I found that YVOBFC features a vast majority of players who played school footy for Yarra Valley Grammar. Coincidence? I think not. In fact I've dug a little deeper and imagine my surprise when I found that over half of the clubs in the ammos (including 19 of 20 in A and B grade) are and always will be school-boy sides.

Pretty good team, Ugly, can't fault many of those picks. Although it would have been nice to see a D1 team of the half year, I reckon the Qwill probably thought it was a lose/lose situation. Maybe he felt it would be better to be bagged for being lazy, as opposed to being bagged for being clueless. We had one player in the end of year D1 team last year, a player who only played about seven games, so I think people read a bit too much into these things.

I may be way off the mark, but the players that have been named in Old Carey's best in the two games against us have been very different to my personal opinion of who have been the best players. Their BOG according to the results page in one game, played about half a game on the ground (if that).