Picola District football league

[themagicfrog]

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Deni Rovers dead against a move to the CDFL, and from all reports Blighty and Mathoura are happy to stay with the Picola league as well.

Berrigan Happy in PDFL, we shouldn't be joining them (CDFL) they should be joining us!

 

[Riewoldt12]

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Berrigan Happy in PDFL, we shouldn't be joining them (CDFL) they should be joining us!

Magicfrog, who have Berrigan got this week. We play Katunga, and although we got rolled by Wunghnu last game, I have a funny feeling we should go alright. Need to contain Howden obviously, but have a good record against them and at home, we may cause an upset. Unfortunately, ankle damage will keep me out of the game and about 6 weeks on the sidelines. Maybe that is why I think we have a chance.
Any inside info on Katunga for me to take to selection tonight.

 

[themagicfrog]

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Magicfrog, who have Berrigan got this week. We play Katunga, and although we got rolled by Wunghnu last game, I have a funny feeling we should go alright. Need to contain Howden obviously, but have a good record against them and at home, we may cause an upset. Unfortunately, ankle damage will keep me out of the game and about 6 weeks on the sidelines. Maybe that is why I think we have a chance.
Any inside info on Katunga for me to take to selection tonight.

We have Shepp and will be doing it without Goddard.
With Katunga if you shut down Howden your half way there, thier coach sat at the back of the packs getting the easy kick, when we got it into our forward line quick we had them stuffed, you should go alright.
Magic

 

[Andyt30]

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if i bet, the side i'd bet on would be Shepparton east to Win their first premiership in their new league either tungamah, katunga Picola united or Dookie-United

 

[hectomorphic]

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Would be a sad ol week at strathy. Losing to the bottm side i would say it could be a tough week on the track.

 

[themagicfrog]

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Tung or Picola, whats your pick?
I've taken Tung in the Spectator but what do you think?
Magic

 

[Doona2]

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IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

June 22 2006
Shepparton News

Several Murray and Picola District football league clubs are being targetted as part of an ambitious push to establish a new Echucabased competition.

Tongala, Echuca United, Moama, Deniliquin Rovers, Mathoura and Picola United have all been earmarked as potential foundation members and will be asked to commit to the proposed league within the coming months.

If enough support exists, the league could emerge by as early as next year.

Victorian Country Football League north west area manager Alan Davies yesterday confirmed the proposal was gathering steam.

"It's something that has been simmering away since last year," Davies said.

"A few clubs have been looking at the possibility of establishing a new league to service the Echuca and district region for a few months now.

"While there's no timeline on it, they might be in a position to put a series of recommendations to the VCFL board by October."

The push to establish an Echuca-based competition is being spearhead by disgruntled Central Murray Football League clubs Leitchville-Gunbower, Koondrook-Barham and Cohuna.

The trio, along with Mathoura, Moama and Lockington-Bamawm United formed a working party late last year to explore the logistics behind creating the new league.

After months of research, the party recently released a three-page document outlining the possible framework, including minimum number of clubs, administration structure and even availability of umpires.

The prospectus will be sent to Tongala, Echuca United, Deniliquin Rovers and Picola United in the hope it will trigger interest about a possible move.

The clubs will also be invited to attend a meeting of the existing working party later this month.

Cohuna Football Club official Alan Mitchell said the rising cost of fuel and the tyranny of distance were the major factors behind the proposal, along with the over-crowded landscape of the Murray (13 clubs) and Picola (15 clubs) leagues.

Mitchell said the Echucabased league would only become a reality if no less than eight clubs committed to the new competition.

Picola District president David McKenzie yesterday queried the proposal, bemused at how struggling Picola District league teams would be expected to compete against clubs like Cohuna and Moama.

"The gap between the Picola league and the Murray is pretty big. I can't see how it's going to work," he said.

 

[Andyt30]

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can't see it going to work plus can they Guarantee the league will last don;t want to say in 5 years time the league collapses they should have done something when northern & Echuca league was on the brink of folding thats when it should have happened

 

[hansie]

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Magic,

What can you tell me about James Bond, 007? He signed with us at Carey last night, looks like he can go a bit...

 

[Riewoldt12]

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can't see it going to work plus can they Guarantee the league will last don;t want to say in 5 years time the league collapses they should have done something when northern & Echuca league was on the brink of folding thats when it should have happened

Deniliquin Rovers are dead against a move into this new league. We are more keen on seeing a restructure of the existing Picola League, based on location.
Rovers, Mathoura, Blighty, Picola, Berrigan, Yarraweyah, Strathy and maybe Jerilderie
Waaia, Katty, Katandra, Tungamah, Dookie, Wunghnu, Shepp East, Katunga.
Any thoughts on this? I know it has been brought up at league meetings, without much consensus.

 

[Riewoldt12]

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Benji Hardman got a clearance from our club to Nullawil during the week. A big loss for our struggling club at the moment, but we will keep battling on with what we have got.

 

[themagicfrog]

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Magic,

What can you tell me about James Bond, 007? He signed with us at Carey last night, looks like he can go a bit...

Quick, tackles hard and hard at it. A great Backman. His nickname is Jungle. is he player there this week?
Magic

 

[themagicfrog]

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Benji Hardman got a clearance from our club to Nullawil during the week. A big loss for our struggling club at the moment, but we will keep battling on with what we have got.

Goddard will get his clearence 2day and by Hansie's post Jamie Bond want be playing this week either!
Magic

 

[hansie]

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Quick, tackles hard and hard at it. A great Backman. His nickname is Jungle. is he player there this week?
Magic

Thanks Mag, he certainly looked the goods on track last night! He did sign with Old Carey last night, guess it'll depend on the clearance going through in time. He's been named on the HBF in the Ressies tomorrow.

Probably not what you guys need - sorry mate!

Cheers,

Hansie

 

[ringo1]

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Benji Hardman got a clearance from our club to Nullawil during the week. A big loss for our struggling club at the moment, but we will keep battling on with what we have got.

What are the reasons for him leaving? I get really disapointed in players that leave in late June!

 

[Riewoldt12]

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What are the reasons for him leaving? I get really disapointed in players that leave in late June!

Chasing coin and a flag. Doesn't care that the club is really struggling at present and need all its good players. Still has the nerve to come and train with us on a Tuesday night, when he can't be bothered making the 2 and a half hour trip to Nullawil. Suprising, considering when he played with us, he couldn't get out on the track because he was injured.

 

[hansie]

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Chasing coin and a flag. Doesn't care that the club is really struggling at present and need all its good players. Still has the nerve to come and train with us on a Tuesday night, when he can't be bothered making the 2 and a half hour trip to Nullawil. Suprising, considering when he played with us, he couldn't get out on the track because he was injured.

If that's the case Riewoldt, then why do the club let him train? If that's the guy's attitude to the place, can't they just tell him to feck off? Let him go train with the Rams!

 

[ringo1]

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If that's the case Riewoldt, then why do the club let him train? If that's the guy's attitude to the place, can't they just tell him to feck off? Let him go train with the Rams!

Personally I would also tell him that he's not wanted. I don't understand why he wants to train there still. The coach needs to show him the door and this is not tolerated at the club!!!!!

 

[mutton chops]

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why would the club want to burn their bridges. Im sure he will return to the club one day. If he left on good terms why would the club want to burn their bridges.

 

[ringo1]

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why would the club want to burn their bridges. Im sure he will return to the club one day. If he left on good terms why would the club want to burn their bridges.

Mutton chops can't u see that the players are not appy with him-and why would you put the individual before the club. The club needs players even more so when they are really struggling! If the club takes a stance it may stop this happening again inthe future.

 

[Riewoldt12]

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Mutton chops can't u see that the players are not appy with him-and why would you put the individual before the club. The club needs players even more so when they are really struggling! If the club takes a stance it may stop this happening again inthe future.

Agree, completely. The club should tell him where to go, but has not for some reason. He will, no doubt, return next year along with Nuliwill's coach, Josh Bode, so it may be a way to keep Bode happy and willing to coach the club.
Anyway, as I have said before, we will kepp battling along with what we have got and hope to be competitive in the remaining games.

 

[ringo1]

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Agree, completely. The club should tell him where to go, but has not for some reason. He will, no doubt, return next year along with Nuliwill's coach, Josh Bode, so it may be a way to keep Bode happy and willing to coach the club.
Anyway, as I have said before, we will kepp battling along with what we have got and hope to be competitive in the remaining games.

I will get it from the horses mouth; What do the players think Riewoldt12? then muttonchops can read it.

 

[Riewoldt12]

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I will get it from the horses mouth; What do the players think Riewoldt12? then muttonchops can read it.

Players, supporters and committee are all disappointed with the outcome and Benji's decision. He knew he was our best player and therefore felt the club revolved around him, not training and watching us bust our guts while he drank cans and still got a game each week.
Nulawill's coach, Josh Bode will probably return to the club as coach next year and I am sure Benji expects to waltz back in and play next year, expecting nothing much to change, but I doubt the boys will be as welcoming as he expects.

 

[mutton chops]

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Players, supporters and committee are all disappointed with the outcome and Benji's decision. He knew he was our best player and therefore felt the club revolved around him, not training and watching us bust our guts while he drank cans and still got a game each week.
Nulawill's coach, Josh Bode will probably return to the club as coach next year and I am sure Benji expects to waltz back in and play next year, expecting nothing much to change, but I doubt the boys will be as welcoming as he expects.

From what i have read he is a former captain and has played over 200 games for the club. I would think that he has done a fair bit for the club. Isnt a change as good as a holiday. You said that he is getting off a sinking ship but it seems the ship has been sinking for a while so why does he leave now ?? Not before .
From what i have read on another thread both he and Bode are staying at Nullawil next year ??

 

[Catter]

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Players, supporters and committee are all disappointed with the outcome and Benji's decision. He knew he was our best player and therefore felt the club revolved around him, not training and watching us bust our guts while he drank cans and still got a game each week.
Nulawill's coach, Josh Bode will probably return to the club as coach next year and I am sure Benji expects to waltz back in and play next year, expecting nothing much to change, but I doubt the boys will be as welcoming as he expects.

Mate I am very close with the Nully footy club and I'm preety sure the Bode and Benji will stay just from whats been said. But even if he and Bode want to come back next I dont think it would be wise to bad him out and not making him feel welcome. Benji has settled in really well and being playing good footy.