Lot of clubs would like to be in Pascoe Vale’s place right now.
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Lot of clubs would like to be in Pascoe Vale’s place right now.
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Keilor came home with the breeze but it seemed Abers ran out of gas. Keilor’s guns we were held in the first half but got to work in the second. Once the rain stop Keilor just overran them. Abers were the best team for 3 qtrs but played a very taxing defensive, controlling style. Stillman was BOG.
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Keilor’s to lose. Last 5 premiers have had week off?
Only hope for Strathmore or abers is that two weeks is a long time to worry about being premiers and champions but mick will have them fired up so can’t see it
Only hope for Strathmore or abers is that two weeks is a long time to worry about being premiers and champions but mick will have them fired up so can’t see it
Lack of experience was my only worry with Keilor. Got it done today though.
I’ve potted Clarke on here, put my hand up. Three today but not in the best players so presume he got hands over the top in the square like 75% of his goals this season.
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When you get up in the morning , have a look in the mirror !! Now that's a joke
Six eligible U19s played in the Seniors yesterday and as you said the club will play their strongest team possible in the seniors.
Pretty sure all six can go back and play 19s whom also had a couple out injured.
U19s was "a game of two halves". Full credit to Abers to come from behind and win, as you said they have owned this grade over the years
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Any player that’s played 4 club games at any level that is eligible by age to play U19’s can play... doesn’t matter if he has played no U19 games.
Dropping players that have played seniors/reserves all year..... definitely an Aberfeldie thing to do
Thanks Star. 6, that’s even more commendable. Augurs well for the future. Points and salary cap has worked well to some extent. Forces clubs to focus more on their locals and younger guys. No doubt other clubs have headed the same way. Played with 30 points yesterday, which is just about their lowest since points system came in.
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Thanks Zinger. That’s clarified that.
Has certainly done a great job. Must admit I had my doubts when they appointed a pretty well unknown ( outside the club ) coach. Wondered as to how it would impact on quality players wanting to come to the club. He and the playing group have exceeded expectations. Huge test this week.
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That’s BS re Abers, do you really think Potter cares who’s eligible to play 2’s in finals
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Surely the coaching performance of the "master" coach needs to be looked at. Picked his own squad after multiple departures and appears to have just selected a group of younger mercenaries than the last coach. No response from the group in a cut throat final was embarrassing.
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I've got to say the Jury is very much out on Digby.. He was given some slack with WC as they just didn't have the cattle in A Grade, but even then you would think a "quality coach" would get better results. Yes he peaked at the mores with a flag but that was a long time ago and probably to do more with the structure of the club than him.
Yesterday was about the most insipid display in a finals game from an A Grade club we have see in years, surely he needs to take that responsibility and be accountable. I like Pacco but year after year they throw huge $$$'s and end up with zero result, and yesterday was an embarrassment to the league. Diggers is also getting paid very well, yesterday was unacceptable.
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Talking about dropping blokes that have played reserves all year (except 2/3 games) into the U19’s.
They did it yesterday with 2 players so don’t say it’s BS.
Agree on your comments on Digby. From memory Paco appointed him very early on. The hierachy there clearly thought he was the man to take them a few steps further than they had previously taken.
I fear that Paco may fall the same way as Avondale. Threw huge resources at it it for a few years but continually came up short and the decline could come just as quick. Its unsustainable to keep bringing in players and at some stage you need to have some of your own come through your junior systems. I understand there's probably reasons/excuses for both clubs having to "buy" for want of a better word, players to be competitive, but i just wonder how long Paco can sustain it for
Yeah , Pacco really need to have a good hard look at themselves.. Last year they were quick to point the finger of blame at Hardingham & Contessa, then they appoint Digby thinking he will make the difference and it's only got worse as yesterday was disgusting, unforgivable! Seems to me they are waiting for a saviour to come in, click his fingers and they will become contenders...
It just doesn't happen that way, well these days it can't happen with the Points system!
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Maybe they weren’t good enough to get a game in the reserves. That reserves side is very strong and went through undefeated. Plus come finals times most sides are close to full strength so maybe those 2 just didn’t make the team.
So when Strathmore lose the seniors and their 18’s win will those 6 players play in the 19’s grand final??
Or will u play the boys that played in the prelim... we all know that answer
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Some big names leaving Pacco Polizzi/Foster to name a couple. Power brokers of the club were seen yesterday looking rather displeased! Watch this space.
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Morgan is the biggest problem with that club.
Too much say... I know he is a big sponsor but there comes a time when u step back and let them coach the way they want.
Look at the quality of people/coaches they have had over the last few years for no results.
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Been reading all these posts and your the unlucky one I will reply to but it’s a general based reply to all the critics. Not directed personally at you.
-Pacco have improved this season if you checked the ladder positions.
-Has anyone researched the list from yesterday’s final and a few under 19s played. Probably a tough day for these young boys as they are lightly built youngsters.
-Outside maybe Archer who are the big name recruits that Digby/Pacco recruited?
-They turned over the list in a big way and have focused on bringing back homegrown players.
-Compare the list’s of all finalists from this weekend and I’m sure the playing budget of Pacco is less than the other 3. Maybe Strathmore is similar but don’t tell there guns are not getting well paid and O’brien didn’t play. I will say the Strathmore coach is arguably on the lowest wage. But who cares as long as players payments are fulfilled as per contracts then I don’t have a problem with it.
•I agree they started the season well and kind of fell away at the end. Horrible conditions which is unusual for finals. Suited Strathmore more than Pacco. That’s no excuse but I believe on a sunny day at Windy Hill they definitely have the firepower up forward. They probably need at least 1 bigger bodied midfielder with a presence as most of there mids are smaller running types. They were flying when VFL listed Mellington was playing so that tells me they lack that type of player. Big Giles going down in pre season didn’t help either but agree all sides have injuries.
•The 3 sides left have the biggest junior participation numbers and have for many years. So the points system clearly favours these clubs and it will take years for others to catch up. Better get used to it. So being critical of Digby is not fair as these other 3 clubs have been given a clear advantage under this system and clearly have more depth.
To close out Keilor will win the premiership by 60+ points. I know for a fact McGuagne was more worried about Pacco than Abers or Strathmore. Reason being Pacco always are competitive against Keilor and seem to match up well against them.
ALSO can someone please explain to me why div2 Grand Final is played at Windy Hill and Premier footy is pushed to Coburg City Oval. Just another example of poor management. Play the best standard at the best ground. When will this league become more professional.
EDFL standard of footy has gone backwards over recent seasons. Standard has dropped a fair way compared to 5-10 years ago. It’s become very scrappy and the result of this final was an indication of why..
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Totally untrue and a poor post Horse. He gives is all for that club. He wouldn’t be telling Digby how to coach and his not involved in the coaching panel.
I’m sure you can’t say Pacco are currently sitting in a position like the Keilors, Abers and Strathmores.
Do you want to see other clubs challenge or do you just like seeing the same clubs compete in the Grand Final each year???
Pacco are doing there best to compete and as off 2019 are ranked the 4th best club. Yes they want to do better but they are up having a crack.
Morgs might just know you Horse..
BTW: Bicer was not let go and went on to a higher position with a role at the Western Bulldogs. He was held in high regard..
Pac-Man - didn’t set the world on fire. Hasn’t coached much since Pacco days. Agree he might have been moved on but from memory stepped in after Bicer left to pursue further opportunities after Bicer was reappointed.
Contessa- Had a decent go and even he would say it was time for a change. Another who was well liked at Pacco and still is. Great clubman.
Hardingham- Im not convinced capt/coaches or Co coaches is the best way forward in premier league. Another who left on good terms and nice bloke.
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