A Section Premier 2016

[flat footy]

Complain all you like about Brian ruining Big Footy, but you're no different. All we get are negative posts from you too Flat Footy, as repetitive, boring and unconstructive as Brian's dribble. There were two posters talking up SKOB throughout the preseason (one in complete jest), 5 talking them down and your tunnel vision sees that as 'huge wraps' and 'way to(sic) ahead of themselves'. Give it a spell. It certainly gets a lot 'worse than that' - heading straight back down would be a lot worse, not winning a game would be a lot worse. SKOB were a B Grade premiership team who recruited well, that's it. They weren't sitting around the club rooms jerking each other off over the prospect of total A grade domination, except maybe Sceptic Tank. They've won 5, but have been hugely disappointing by the standards the club has set over the past couple of seasons. There was no 'underestimating the fabric' of anything - they have simply been not good enough in their first A grade outing in 10 years. A Grade is an incredible standard of footy and requires hardened, mature bodies and smart, steely footballers. A testament to Carey and Xavs and Blacks and the teams who have the experience.

Brian's gone, good riddance, SKOB can't make finals, disappointing, now can we move on and start talking about anything other than these two entities. How about the resurgence of the Uni Teams, Blacks a chance? Or the season defining Xavs v DeLa game this week

They have become the laughing stock of A Grade.......

Take you point FF but it goes beyond simply “not that good”. They have beaten Blacks twice this year who are the best team I have seen this year. So when they want they are plenty good. I don’t think it unreasonable to think that a side who have proved they can match it with the best and contains such extraordinary talent to perform at a more consistent level.

I don’t know the answer but perhaps there is some dissention at the club regarding the recruiting model adopted. This has proved disastrous for many clubs over the years. They have huge numbers, a good facility and a strong school feeder. I expect this will be howled down but maybe they should be primarily what their name suggests – The St Kevins Old Boys Football Club.

And Doc – I acknowledge that few on here were touting SKOBs chances in the pre-season but plenty from the broader St Kevins community were very bullish and extremely pleased with themselves even before a ball had been kicked in anger.

JJ, You are spot on. Bring on the younger players, I know this takes time. You know the place far better than me but it is a future investment.
You have to build up a playing list to an extent that your best 6 - 8 players have 100 - 150 games exp. and 5 - 6 years in the teams. Check the successful teams over the last 10 years....this aspect sticks out. Its imperative you get the mix right. And even when you get some real talent,
are they going to be "good" people for your Club, players with quality character. It all so important.

By all means bring in ex AFL / VFL players to supplement your list, but dont make them ALL your list. Disquiet will settle in..Im not saying there is disquiet at Skobs but their chest beating early (even before the season) didnt endear them to the other Clubs.

 

[HedgeFund]

I don’t know the answer but perhaps there is some dissention at the club regarding the recruiting model adopted. This has proved disastrous for many clubs over the years. They have huge numbers, a good facility and a strong school feeder. I expect this will be howled down but maybe they should be primarily what their name suggests – The St Kevins Old Boys Football Club.

Totally agree.

I come from a club which really struggles to get any external recruits through the door (which is part of the problem, but maybe more a symptom than a cause), and we actually struggle to convince our sub-elite school leavers to play for our club as opposed to the numerous EFL club$ with their obviou$ appeal and "local only" travel factor.

We would kill for the number of teams getting fed at SKOB with school leavers. Unfortunately we have been forced into having an EGM to change our name to drop the "Old Boys" tag to appeal to a broader cross-section of the community.

At SKOB, I can imagine packing half your 1sts with ex-AFL/VFL players who have never come through the u19s/thirds/reserves must be a turn off for the good-ish school player who wants to play very good standard footy with his school mates.

Whoever decided to recruit all these blow ins has got a lot to answer for....

 

[Mounzer11]

Totally agree.

I come from a club which really struggles to get any external recruits through the door (which is part of the problem, but maybe more a symptom than a cause), and we actually struggle to convince our sub-elite school leavers to play for our club as opposed to the numerous EFL club$ with their obviou$ appeal and "local only" travel factor.

We would kill for the number of teams getting fed at SKOB with school leavers. Unfortunately we have been forced into having an EGM to change our name to drop the "Old Boys" tag to appeal to a broader cross-section of the community.

At SKOB, I can't imagine packing half your 1sts with ex-AFL/VFL players who have never come through the u19s/thirds/reserves must be a turn off for the good-ish school player who wants to play very good standard footy with his school mates.

Whoever decided to recruit all these blow ins has got a lot to answer for....

Clubs would kill to have access to the sort of players SKOBs have. I think they may have gone over board and lost focus of their core base.
Reminds me of when I was a younger lad and a couple of Loretto girls took a fancy to me....it was fun while it lasted but I took my focus of my bread and butter (Avila girls) and found it very hard to break back in - set me back a couple of years.

 

[Privateye]

Clubs would kill to have access to the sort of players SKOBs have. I think they may have gone over board and lost focus of their core base.
Reminds me of when I was a younger lad and a couple of Loretto girls took a fancy to me....it was fun while it lasted but I took my focus of my bread and butter (Avila girls) and found it very hard to break back in - set me back a couple of years.

Better suited to Heart Balm in The Truth.

 

[HedgeFund]

Clubs would kill to have access to the sort of players SKOBs have. I think they may have gone over board and lost focus of their core base.
Reminds me of when I was a younger lad and a couple of Loretto girls took a fancy to me....it was fun while it lasted but I took my focus of my bread and butter (Avila girls) and found it very hard to break back in - set me back a couple of years.

I drifted down Springvale Rd for a few months back in Yr 12 and dated an Avila College girl, primarily because her interpretation of Catholic values was more liberal than most.

Such good mammories......sorry memories....

 

[AM]

I drifted down Springvale Rd for a few months back in Yr 12 and dated an Avila College girl, primarily because her interpretation of Catholic values was more liberal than most.

Such good mammories......sorry memories....

So you were a regular at confession then?

Any Xavs people tell me why Goss missed on Saturday?

 

[Canada]

So you were a regular at confession then?

Any Xavs people tell me why Goss missed on Saturday?

4 Options re Goss. You pick.

A. Rested
B. Emotionally distraught after big footy post about him.
C. Injured
D. Drinking a Bintang overseas. Making use of the bye weekend coming up for a nice long break away.

 

[AM]

4 Options re Goss. You pick.

A. Rested
B. Emotionally distraught after big footy post about him.
C. Injured
D. Drinking a Bintang overseas. Making use of the bye weekend coming up for a nice long break away.

Well there's 5 seconds of my time I'll never get back.

 

[Canada]

Come on AM. Its pretty beasy ...oops...easy if you take 10 seconds and not 5.

 

[sideswipe]

Clubs would kill to have access to the sort of players SKOBs have. I think they may have gone over board and lost focus of their core base.
Reminds me of when I was a younger lad and a couple of Loretto girls took a fancy to me....it was fun while it lasted but I took my focus of my bread and butter (Avila girls) and found it very hard to break back in - set me back a couple of years.

I trust that with your Catholic upbringing, you recall Matthew 22:14 which might explain your dealings with Mandeville girls, "Many are called but few are chosen".

 

[hansie]

There is some 24k gold here...

 

[Mounzer11]

I trust that with your Catholic upbringing, you recall Matthew 22:14 which might explain your dealings with Mandeville girls, "Many are called but few are chosen".

I literally laughed out loud...

 

[FWIW]

They have become the laughing stock of A Grade.......



JJ, You are spot on. Bring on the younger players, I know this takes time. You know the place far better than me but it is a future investment.
You have to build up a playing list to an extent that your best 6 - 8 players have 100 - 150 games exp. and 5 - 6 years in the teams. Check the successful teams over the last 10 years....this aspect sticks out. Its imperative you get the mix right. And even when you get some real talent,
are they going to be "good" people for your Club, players with quality character. It all so important.

By all means bring in ex AFL / VFL players to supplement your list, but dont make them ALL your list. Disquiet will settle in..Im not saying there is disquiet at Skobs but their chest beating early (even before the season) didnt endear them to the other Clubs.

FWIW I wonder what the fabric is like down at the Golden State Warriors?

 

[Penski]

FWIW I wonder what the fabric is like down at the Golden State Warriors?

If all you needed were 5 top players on the field at any one time Carey would probably be on top of the ladder, not the bottom!

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[Mounzer11]

If all you needed were 5 top players on the field at any one time Carey would probably be on top of the ladder, not the bottom!

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So would the Tigers.

 

[MELTY]

Current Ladder;

Blues 9-3
Blacks 8-4
DLS 8-4
OT 7-4-1
------------
OX 7-5
OM 6-5-1
Coll 6-6
SKOBS 5-7
St.B 2-10
OC 1-11.


My End of Season Prediction;

Blues 14 -4
Blacks 13 -5
DLS 13-5
OT 12-5-1
-------------
OX 10 - 8
Coll 8 -10
OM 7 - 10 - 1
SKOBS 7 - 11
St.B 4- 14
OC 1-11

 

[flat footy]

Current Ladder;

Blues 9-3
Blacks 8-4
DLS 8-4
OT 7-4-1
------------
OX 7-5
OM 6-5-1
Coll 6-6
SKOBS 5-7
St.B 2-10
OC 1-11.


My End of Season Prediction;

Blues 14 -4
Blacks 13 -5
DLS 13-5
OT 12-5-1
-------------
OX 10 - 8
Coll 8 -10
OM 7 - 10 - 1
SKOBS 7 - 11
St.B 4- 14
OC 1-11

Pretty much on the money Melty............

 

[Canada]

Current Ladder;

Blues 9-3
Blacks 8-4
DLS 8-4
OT 7-4-1
------------
OX 7-5
OM 6-5-1
Coll 6-6
SKOBS 5-7
St.B 2-10
OC 1-11.


My End of Season Prediction;

Blues 14 -4
Blacks 13 -5
DLS 13-5
OT 12-5-1
-------------
OX 10 - 8
Coll 8 -10
OM 7 - 10 - 1
SKOBS 7 - 11
St.B 4- 14
OC 1-11

Panthers I assume you mean 1-17.
De La vs Xavs is just huge next week.
If Xavs lose it would be hard to see them playing finals.
If Xavs win, many would consider them favourites.
An all Uni GF would be fun to watch.

 

[darwinderwin]

Current Ladder;

Blues 9-3
Blacks 8-4
DLS 8-4
OT 7-4-1
------------
OX 7-5
OM 6-5-1
Coll 6-6
SKOBS 5-7
St.B 2-10
OC 1-11.


My End of Season Prediction;

Blues 14 -4
Blacks 13 -5
DLS 13-5
OT 12-5-1
-------------
OX 10 - 8
Coll 8 -10
OM 7 - 10 - 1
SKOBS 7 - 11
St.B 4- 14
OC 1-11

Blues 14-4
Xavs 13-5
DLS 12-6
OT 11-6-1
___________
Blacks 11-7
Kevins 8-10
Collegians 8-10
OM 6-11
Bernards 5-13
OC 1-17

 

[flat footy]

Blues 14-4
Xavs 13-5
DLS 12-6
OT 11-6-1
___________
Blacks 11-7
Kevins 8-10
Collegians 8-10
OM 6-11
Bernards 5-13
OC 1-17

I reckon Bernies will win all their home games. OC to be hard to beat at home with current form, Skobs to struggle away from home.
Colls to beat both OMs and Skobs at home.

 

[Privateye]

SKOBs player appeal being held tonight.

 

[Canada]

SKOBs player appeal being held tonight.

Hopefully gets 7. See ya in 2017.

 

[genius23]

Hopefully gets 7. See ya in 2017.

Get over yourself.


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[Canada]

Lucky Lad. Should buy a Tatts ticket.

 

[flat footy]

Lucky Lad. Should buy a Tatts ticket.

Who was the offender again??