Local Geelong Leagues Thread (GFL/BFL) 2

[G.F.C]

Setting the foundation for a great club is not rocket science.

You MUST have a strong junior program. I played footy primarily at 2 clubs, St Mary's and Geelong Amatuers, and both had excellent pathways to Senior football. It takes effort not only from the comittee, but also from the Senior players. They need to be involved, not just turn up at midday and play, then sit at the bar. At St Mary's, guys like Peter Johnson, Terry Bright and Murray Whitcombe all were involved with juniors, even if it meant just showing and taking training once or twice, or coming along for a look at the games. I idolised those guys, and couldn't wait to pull on the senior jumper, just because i got to know them.

If you don't have juniors, you don't have a club. It's that simple.

 

[The Hulkster]

Setting the foundation for a great club is not rocket science.

You MUST have a strong junior program. I played footy primarily at 2 clubs, St Mary's and Geelong Amatuers, and both had excellent pathways to Senior football. It takes effort not only from the comittee, but also from the Senior players. They need to be involved, not just turn up at midday and play, then sit at the bar. At St Mary's, guys like Peter Johnson, Terry Bright and Murray Whitcombe all were involved with juniors, even if it meant just showing and taking training once or twice, or coming along for a look at the games. I idolised those guys, and couldn't wait to pull on the senior jumper, just because i got to know them.

If you don't have juniors, you don't have a club. It's that simple.

Spot on post. Just look at the successful clubs in Geelong that are strong clubs, the common thread, strong juniors. Ie Sth Barwon, Ocean Grove, Ammos, Torquay, St Joeys, St Marys.

Guess i probably played with you at some stage G F C.

 

[bomber2000]

can anyone tell me how Mikka Allen is shaping up for Modda has he started training yesterday and come back in ok shape after having a year off. Also who are the other recruits i heard the big boy from grovey and possibly Paul Minnie coming back is that correct

 

[Aroona]

can anyone tell me how Mikka Allen is shaping up for Modda has he started training yesterday and come back in ok shape after having a year off. Also who are the other recruits i heard the big boy from grovey and possibly Paul Minnie coming back is that correct

mensch? i red in the paper he is going to mansfield.

 

[newo]

any news on how Portarlinton have recruited, and is dave mac still coachin them?

 

[the_voice]

I hear Torquay have been chasing a couple of Belmont lads by the name of n.sexton & r.smith does anyone know if they have signed or what the deal is with that ? also did i hear right in that a.pettina is pulling the boots on for anglesea this year.

 

[Aroona]

I hear Torquay have been chasing a couple of Belmont lads by the name of n.sexton & r.smith does anyone know if they have signed or what the deal is with that ? also did i hear right in that a.pettina is pulling the boots on for anglesea this year.

How old is Aldo now?

 

[Inver09]

Rick Wilde rumoured to be heading to East Geelong?

 

[beaublazer]

I hear Torquay have been chasing a couple of Belmont lads by the name of n.sexton & r.smith does anyone know if they have signed or what the deal is with that ? also did i hear right in that a.pettina is pulling the boots on for anglesea this year.

I wouldn't think so voice. Sexton came down for a run at Torquay because he is playing cricket with some of the boys at Torquay and has signed on with Belmont again.
Don't know what the story with Smith is though... I heard he may be going bush this year, back to where he played juniors.

 

[DEVILS]

Corio start there first night back at training on the 14th of jan starting @6pm at shell oval so we hope to see all the devils out there and anyone considering a run with us are more then welcome to come and have a run and get a feel of the place.

 

[role_model]

How old is Aldo now?

Aldo would have to be at least 35 by now i'd reckon.

 

[bomber2000]

mensch? i red in the paper he is going to mansfield.

Na wasn't Mensch was a big guy from grovey who hasnt played for a couple of years. This guy didnt he try out for the bobsled team he will go well pushing blokes downhill out at modda then

 

[AMMOS08]

BFL ladder prediction

geelong ammos
torquay
ocean grove
anglesea
barwon heads
drysdale
modewarre
portarlington
queenscliff
newcomb

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[Flat Track Bully]

Na wasn't Mensch was a big guy from grovey who hasnt played for a couple of years. This guy didnt he try out for the bobsled team he will go well pushing blokes downhill out at modda then

Peter Wilkinson is your man

 

[bomber2000]

Seems like the ammos boys have been getting stuck into the GDFL over on their thread. Any word on the mighty 2's player Dale "Judgey" Ringin at Modda is the rusty crotch lacing up again. Maybe he could convince the ever imposing Dean Hackwell out of retirement again

 

[The Footy Echo]

BFL ladder prediction

geelong ammos
torquay
ocean grove
anglesea
barwon heads
drysdale
modewarre
portarlington
queenscliff
newcomb

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Looks alrite, but i'd make a few changes. Queenscliff will finish ahead of Modda and Port, and Drysdale are a real chance to make finals. I have heard OG have lost a few, so there new coach might face a challenge

 

[sandysnap]

Who has ocean grove lost?

 

[Powersaur]

Unfortunately for Newcomb even the Junior ship has sailed. Pretty sure they didn't have one junior side in any competition this year, nor did they have an auskick program. Port may have not had strong juniors but they always had a full compliment of teams to provide future members, whatever their ability.
When newcomb were busy buying flags they should have shown some foresight in setting up an auskick, probably under lights on a friday night. That would have attracted a heap as from then on parents have the weekend free. People from Newcomb have to take their children to auskick in either Leopold or St.Marys. We all know it builds from those lower levels. Who will care about those flags when the club no longer exists?

Newcomb have had an U/16's and an Auskick program for two years. The Auskick was on a Friday night. We tried to get an U/10's, 12's 14's and 18's aswell but couldn't get the numbers to field full teams. A junior commitee was also set up to concerntrate solely on the junior section. Starting up these teams from scratch is obviously difficult because you need to recruit 20 new players per team in an area with three other clubs close by. Hopefully we field an U/16's and 18's this year and build from there.

 

[BleasePlease]

Who has ocean grove lost?

Liam Rock and Marcus Kellett off to GWSP and a few fringe players have left

 

[d-12]

Liam Rock and Marcus Kellett off to GWSP and a few fringe players have left

Rock is a big loss but Grove have always had midfield depth. Kellet was a good player, when he wasn't giving away free-kicks. What other clubs have lost players and who have they lost? Also which clubs have gone out and recruited?

Likely top 5 teams are Ammos, Torquay, OG and Drysdale. But who else can make that push up the ladder in the top 5?

 

[finalsfever]

Rock is a big loss but Grove have always had midfield depth. Kellet was a good player, when he wasn't giving away free-kicks. What other clubs have lost players and who have they lost? Also which clubs have gone out and recruited?

Likely top 5 teams are Ammos, Torquay, OG and Drysdale. But who else can make that push up the ladder in the top 5?

Have heard that Modda have recruited very well and will be in finals this year can anyone give some info on to who are the recruites?

 

[nashhh]

Liam Rock and Marcus Kellett off to GWSP and a few fringe players have left

have herd marcus kellett is of to coburg in the vfl, has been training with them and apparently made good impressions

 

[The Hulkster]

Any word on what your club is doing for training this week in the heat. With 40 plus temps all week i would assume clubs would take it easy. But i would love to see some train hard through it, good test.

 

[tim finnigan]

Have heard that Modda have recruited very well and will be in finals this year can anyone give some info on to who are the recruites?

Finals fever you mention that modda have some great recruits and that they'll make finals this year yet you dont know who any of the recruits are? Is your source reliable ie- someone from modda or is it someone who's got no idea? Im tipping they've got no idea coz i know alot of blokes from out there and i havnt heard nothing about great recruits who are going to lift them into the finals this year.

 

[sdmlions12]

Just wondering how the Newcomb Powers numbers have been so far this pre-season. Heard they struggled a bit last year, hopefully the boys can get it together on and off the field. They have picked up a couple of handy recruits including a very good athlete from the mallee league who might help their percentage this year.