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D1 2009
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werribee punched the suitcases out of altona yesterday at soldiers with a massive 2nd half. the new look forward line functioned really well. still a few players to come back too 
THE LEGEND RESTS
Draftee
Altona were disgracefull. Unfortunately it shows how far the level and standard of the WRFL comp has dropped, after being beaten by a very average side in Werribee.
Ladder after Rd 18
Rupo
Nobs
OM
SMD
Whitefriars
Aquinas
Reds
Werribee
St.Leos
Prahan
Ladder after Rd 18
Rupo
Nobs
OM
SMD
Whitefriars
Aquinas
Reds
Werribee
St.Leos
Prahan
champ kind
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What was it exactly that you thought was average about the tigers legend? Care to elaborate?
Sorry IYDMU, I was a bit like Brad Hodge on Saturday and relegated to domestic duties :-D I wouldn't underestimate the Fitzroy Stars though, as they have a few qualities players running around. Some clubs in the Diamond Valley Second Division are pretty average, but those near the top are still pretty handy.
Can't offer anything on Saturday's game, only to say that there are a few new guys down at the club this year, along with a new coach so it will probably take a little time to gel.
As for the cups, don't forget that the Reds / FFC play for the Latte Cup against Prahran in Round 1, so three cups in a consecutive weeks would definitely be an Ammos record !
Yeah - similar to Mappa, due to circumstances beyond my control, I ran around in the early hit-out and then dashed off quickly to undertake domestic duties. So I can't really shed any light on how the game panned out, save to say:
1. The Stars would be expected to improve greatly in their 2nd season in their competition after missing out on finals by % only; and
2. I believe we ran out with 14 guys who played seniors last season in the late game, with the other 14 being U19s and/or new guys who we haven't worked out if they're at sen/res/clubbies standard. A bit of a revolving door at the interchange and a 'suck it and see' approach was adopted.
In my experience, the best guage you can get from a PM is when the sides are in the same competition and at relatively similar strength. Rarely happens nowadays. Mind you, when a lower grade club meets a higher grade one and matches them (i.e. Rupo knocking off St Bernards pre-season 2007) that can certainly bode well for the lower grade club!
As for me, not a big wrap for these Cups being struck. Thus, consistent with the advice I received on the weekend from #46 from the Stars (who had more tatts than teeth) I'm off to take a sip from my Cup of Harden The F*** Up!!!
PS - the word at training tonight was the Stars were very pumped up to play as a couple of their lads were heading north to Darwin for the rest of the year. Headbutts, elbows and forearms were thrown in a manner which would incur numerous send-offs from properly qualified umpires (which we didn't have). I daresay we chose self-preservation over the non-existent 4 points and were just happy to hand over the Doug Nicholls Cup - which we may not wish to play for again.
1. The Stars would be expected to improve greatly in their 2nd season in their competition after missing out on finals by % only; and
2. I believe we ran out with 14 guys who played seniors last season in the late game, with the other 14 being U19s and/or new guys who we haven't worked out if they're at sen/res/clubbies standard. A bit of a revolving door at the interchange and a 'suck it and see' approach was adopted.
In my experience, the best guage you can get from a PM is when the sides are in the same competition and at relatively similar strength. Rarely happens nowadays. Mind you, when a lower grade club meets a higher grade one and matches them (i.e. Rupo knocking off St Bernards pre-season 2007) that can certainly bode well for the lower grade club!
As for me, not a big wrap for these Cups being struck. Thus, consistent with the advice I received on the weekend from #46 from the Stars (who had more tatts than teeth) I'm off to take a sip from my Cup of Harden The F*** Up!!!
PS - the word at training tonight was the Stars were very pumped up to play as a couple of their lads were heading north to Darwin for the rest of the year. Headbutts, elbows and forearms were thrown in a manner which would incur numerous send-offs from properly qualified umpires (which we didn't have). I daresay we chose self-preservation over the non-existent 4 points and were just happy to hand over the Doug Nicholls Cup - which we may not wish to play for again.
Boys had a great hitout against Sunshine Heights on Saturday going down by a point, 2 points or winning by 5 points depending on who you speak to. We've marked it as a one point loss. SH are a bit further into their prep with their season starting this week and it showed late in the game. Reserves by 16 goals in a return to form for the SMD dew kickers.
Looking forward to a BBQ at the new rooms in a few weeks.
imkindofabigdeal
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Amazing what a change to the reserves coaching panel has done to the side rossco!
As for the seniors, much improvement needed if we are to be competitive this year, although quite a valid point made by harps above.
not quite rite
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wasnt too bad a performance on sat from smd with a lot of quality players missing and a lot of new blokes playin there first games for the club..... skills were very ordinary but hopefully we get another solid hit out this we and be ready for rd 1 out at wezza....
Aquinas played a practice match on the weekend against Mitcham (EFL DIV 3).The result was a 3 goal win to Mitcham after Aquinas led for most of the day, Aquinas held goalless in the last quarter.Good hitout with plenty of positives for the bloods.Aquinas plays Parkdale this weekend in its final praccy.
Jack Mihocek
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Marcou no doubt that you guys will have some quality kids coming through from your U/19's but it looks like you've lost some key players from last year. How will you fill Den Braber & Co's spots?
Friars were playing Old Geelong on the weekend but haven't had the report through on them yet so can't make any comment.
Will I see you on the 8th at the VAFA Dinner?? If so will catch up with you there
No worries Westy, I'll be there. Could you please bring a detailed scouting report on all of your players and where they will line up in round 1? You know we struggle down at Soldiers.
I'll ask Kirk tonight
I don't place too much emphasis on praccy matches as that is exactly what they are. Experiment time. I can say that our boys are still very quick and have added some strength to our 22.Jack we can't replace guys like Brabes or Whitehead great players,were hoping our young players will develop into great players for our club.The guys who missed large parts of the year with injury who r flying on the track preseason will make us stronger add some recruits, new coach a very tough preseason, the bloods r ready to go.
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I'll ask Kirk tonight
Westy,
Is Trav Ryan going around this year?
Turned up one night and haven't seen him since. Apparently he can re-register. Balls in his court.
Jack Mihocek
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Good stuff Marcou sounds like the Bloods are on the right track!! Looking forward to a local derby later in the year.
NQR - "not too bad a performance"??
You are in D1 and you broke even with a team promoted to Division 1 WRFL this year? I would think most D1 sides would be pretty happy with that any day of the week...
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Werribee must be shoe ins based on that theory then. They smashed Altona (who would be regarded as a stronger club than Heights) by 103 points.
Results in Preseason mean nothing.
Heights are probably focused on round 1 this week, where as SMD have a few weeks still of preperation.
Its impossible to measure form in preseason. Measurements should start to be made around rd 4. when real stuff is being played.
Its not a theory, it was an observation. Both sides should be pleased.
But yes you are absolutley correct, practice matches (particularly against clubs in other comps who play front up with an under 21s side like Altona did a week ago) mean nothing.
Mate Div 2 WRFL is crap. I played WRFL for 2 years with Port Colts and sides below the top 6 are no good. They are making up numbers simple as that. Werribee proved that by smashing Altona and Altona are better than heights.
SMD had 6 of the best 10 players out and are prob 3 weeks behind where heights are.
NQR was spot on.
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