Heathcote District FL

[Lozza01]

Gents, great to be back on here are a hiatus due to work commitments and I wish to address some of the issues.

Last week I attended the AGM at Roo park and after viewing the annual financial report there was no evidence of any netball coaches being paid, unlike what Matt said. The figures showed however, that Doona did achieve his goal of reducing the player payments made by the club, severing about $8k from previous years payments.

Was talking to the great man after and before the meeting and was also aware that he had recommended that the committee advertise the position prior to the AGM so that a coach could be appointed asap, whether that be Doona or another. But he is keen to re-apply for the position when the advertisement is printed and keen to have discussions on the objectives and directions of the club in the future. I know for a fact that the emphasis of the Club was not on the first XVIII the day of the last home and away match, as the coaching staff was booted from the coaches box to make way for a sponsors function. The club also failed during the year to construct a new coaches box that would have alleivated the problem.

This is one of the major issues that Doona wishes to discuss and have cleared during the interview process. He's just trying to decipher the direction and what is the main emphasis of the club heading into the future, before any decision on his commitment is made.

However, I have heard him in on numerous occasions state the BFNC is his prime and sole coaching objective at the moment.

I saw all BFNC coaching positions advertised in the local paper when I was home last week... so I guess the big question is - Is Doona applying?

I don't really understand why he wasn't re-appointed as soon as the season was over... he was a driving force behind some positive changes at the club and also a senior finals appearance, an improvement on the past couple of seasons.

I know it's apparently in the club's constitution that the coach can't be appointed before the AGM but last year, Doona was appointed before the AGM. The club described that move as ``exceptional circumstances for the good of the club'' which I totally agree with - so why didn't they do that this year?

It's unsettling for all involved to not have a senior coach appointed - for the players, for the supporters and for the potential coaching staff.

On the financial matters, I don't know the current situation but in the past, a netball co-ordinator was paid. I don't think that's a big issue because it's usually quite minimal and they do put in a lot of hours & sometime even pass on the money as incentives to players.

I'm know Doona would have liked to see some of the $8K he saved on footballer payments go towards a new coaching/interchange bench - I'm pretty sure it was this time last year, when he told me it was one of his first priorities to get some of the club's facilities improved. Although it did look pretty funny him & Trav on the back of ute watching the last game at Broadford, it was only a one-off. Maybe he could build his own shed on top of the cricket nets for a more permanent, better view!!

 

[andypipkin]

doons, heard that you were not re-applying for the top job. surely this was a bit of mis-information i recieved wasnt it?

 

[bloodhound!]

I'v head Fev's heading to Wedderburn, Good mates with Gash, and Rick Smith has moved for workto Wyche so most likely will play there, its good for bussiness for him to play where he is working, the local farmers like the Elders boys to play at there local club. And heard from hayses cousin he is undecided as to where he will be lining up next year, might be going north or west.

Yeah Dick Rat Smith is definitely leaving which is a shame but understandable given his work commitments im sure the wyche people will find him as entertaining as the elmore people. I have heard that about fev but lets just wait and see if he makes it back from up north!! Ryan Hayes gets offers every year and in all honesty if he decided to have a crack at a higher standard league then who could blame him, he's a big talent and im sure the club would support him if he left for the right reasons.

 

[Doona2]

Morning all,

I appreciate the constant airtime thru these pages, but surely there are more important things to discuss.

I asked the position be advertised for the first 2 weeks of October as I wasnt 100% certain what I wanted to do. That woulda meant all applicants in by the AGM, interviews the days following with a decision by Oct 20. The timing of all this is out of my hands, but Id never stand in the way of a better credentialled applicant, and would look at a lesser role within the club had that happened.

To be perfectly honest I was gunna walk away last week, twice my wife talked me out of it. She knows I love me footy and would be lost without it, so with Sarah's push I met the BFNC committee last Friday night.

Not only that but I neede time to use my sounding boards for advice, and thanks to a few fella's on here whom I have friendship's with away from footy.

The talk was more about where Im at, where they're at and making sure that if I go round again we are on the same wavelength. I left feeling confident that senior success is paramount and Id have the full support of the board and that improvements will be made where highlighted.

Dont worry about players as Ive been in regular contact with potentials for the club regardless of my role, just disappointed that my now annual appraoch to Tav Perry fell short again . . . . one day Tavis

Now I have to talk with my men and ensure that should I do i will be comfortable with those working around me otherwise it wouldne be enjoyable.

Sorry to be longwinded but to be honest Im sick of reading all the questions so give it a week lads and you'll be the first to know

Oh yeah HJ32 what happened to the call? I hear Colbo are offering plenty!!!

 

[HJ32]

Colbo have been speaking with former Melbourne and Richmond Rover Ricky Jackson about a non playing coaching role.

 

[silver_bullet]

anyone know if broadford has recuited any big names yet?

the biggest name ive heard is that James Ezard is definatly back to broadford next year to play with brothers Luke and Sam so there is one huge name. And broadord is a bees d i c k away from getting seymour premiership players in Robbie Douglas and Brett Spargo (Luke Spargo will come to broadford if Brett does)

 

[Seeking Glory]

the biggest name ive heard is that James Ezard is definatly back to broadford next year to play with brothers Luke and Sam so there is one huge name. And broadord is a bees d i c k away from getting seymour premiership players in Robbie Douglas and Brett Spargo (Luke Spargo will come to broadford if Brett does)

Ezard, douglas, spargo would be unreal pick ups for broady(maybe not spargo as much) ezard won't give up on his afl dream just yet tho. heard douglas is chasing $$$, so they have a chance to grap him, but at what price?

 

[silver_bullet]

Ezard, douglas, spargo would be unreal pick ups for broady(maybe not spargo as much) ezard won't give up on his afl dream just yet tho. heard douglas is chasing $$$, so they have a chance to grap him, but at what price?

Whats wrong with Spargo? hes a gun. Ezard is definatly playing for broadford might just be for 1 season though

 

[theflash]

Nah i have just played against him and i am mates with Cam Rooney who plays there. My former club has been asking me to follow him up for them as they were trying to get him a couple of years back and were hoping for another crack

hey roota talking to a bloke from goornong he tells me u took 8 ror 11 of 13 not bad figures

 

[ROOTA#6]

hey roota talking to a bloke from goornong he tells me u took 8 ror 11 of 13 not bad figures

Wasn't a bad day flash. They came out ok for a change. I am a bit dirty on the bloke bowling from the other end. He chipped in and grabbed the other 2 on me

 

[Doona2]

Wasn't a bad day flash. They came out ok for a change. I am a bit dirty on the bloke bowling from the other end. He chipped in and grabbed the other 2 on me

Must be a good standard out there Roota

 

[Big Ump]

Must be a good standard out there Roota

About C Grade standard Doona

 

[ROOTA#6]

Yeah thanks you blokes

 

[Doona2]

Yeah thanks you blokes

So was that one of ya fill-in days or have you got the bug? Do they throw the coin around for cricket like footy up around that way?

 

[ROOTA#6]

So was that one of ya fill-in days or have you got the bug? Do they throw the coin around for cricket like footy up around that way?

Yeah was oone of the few that i will get to play due to weddings, buck shows and family stuff. No money in the cricket here mate. Plenty of frothies though

 

[theflash]

Yeah was oone of the few that i will get to play due to weddings, buck shows and family stuff. No money in the cricket here mate. Plenty of frothies though

that the way it should be nothing wrong with a frothie

 

[ROOTA#6]

that the way it should be nothing wrong with a frothie

More frothies for everyone i reckon

 

[Doona2]

Bit off the topic lads but is anyone taking part in "MO-vember" this year???

If not, I'm doing the Mo thing in the spirit of a fantastic cause - so if anyone HDFL Big Footy fans would like to make a donation PM me, or send me thru a valid email address and I can give you all my details.

 

[nesko_25]

Bit off the topic lads but is anyone taking part in "MO-vember" this year???

If not, I'm doing the Mo thing in the spirit of a fantastic cause - so if anyone HDFL Big Footy fans would like to make a donation PM me, or send me thru a valid email address and I can give you all my details.

I've got a nice bit of facial hair going Doon. As for the standard of cricket in NUCA, its a joke. Ony a few good teams (Kamo, Dingee and maybe Goornong and Bagshot) but they are mainly carried by good batsmen.

Hey Roota you didnt pick up that 8 against the Elmore caravan park did you?

 

[diggidog]

I've got a nice bit of facial hair going Doon. As for the standard of cricket in NUCA, its a joke. Ony a few good teams (Kamo, Dingee and maybe Goornong and Bagshot) but they are mainly carried by good batsmen.

Hey Roota you didnt pick up that 8 against the Elmore caravan park did you?

The same park that you lined up for last year Nesko

 

[ROOTA#6]

I've got a nice bit of facial hair going Doon. As for the standard of cricket in NUCA, its a joke. Ony a few good teams (Kamo, Dingee and maybe Goornong and Bagshot) but they are mainly carried by good batsmen.

Hey Roota you didnt pick up that 8 against the Elmore caravan park did you?[/quote]

Nah mate not against Elmore, was against Colbo. The boys from the Caravan Park got smacked around by Cronin the game before

 

[Big Ump]

Root#6 can you remember a bloke from Swan Hill Steve Korp if so how is his form on the footy & cricket fields.

 

[GG Rides Again]

have heard Colbo are chasing a ruckman from Melb who is first ruck for an A Grade Ammo team. Apparently can play and is good family friends with the Pres.
Also still chasing player from Rochy but Shadbolt wont coach there and they have other options.

 

[6from7]

More frothies for everyone i reckon

I hear you nearly killed a man on the frothies a few weeks back Roota?

 

[ablett]

have heard Colbo are chasing a ruckman from Melb who is first ruck for an A Grade Ammo team. Apparently can play and is good family friends with the Pres.
Also still chasing player from Rochy but Shadbolt wont coach there and they have other options.

Shadbolt has been appointed ass,coach at Sth.