Qafl 2019

[Still Me]

Palmy far to good for Broadbeach yesterday. Fairly scrappy match but pbc had winners in most positions.

Emblem did a fine job on Cloke as did McBurnie on Fowler.


Huge wins for vultures at home and Morningside winning at Labrador. Was anyone at these games to report about?

Morningside vs Labrador was an arm wrestle all day with less than 3 goals apart all day.

Game was played between the 50's really with huge pressure by both sides making clean ball into forward lines very hard.

Morningside just controlled the ball a bit better especially in last 5 minutes. But both sides fairly even and think Labrador will trouble sides at home.

 

[ablett]

Palmy far to good for Broadbeach yesterday. Fairly scrappy match but pbc had winners in most positions.

Emblem did a fine job on Cloke as did McBurnie on Fowler.


Huge wins for vultures at home and Morningside winning at Labrador. Was anyone at these games to report about?

Did Cloke play on Anthony at all?
Surfers paradise will be Palm beaches only threat this year when it counts

 

[Dezario]

Did Cloke play on Anthony at all?
Surfers paradise will be Palm beaches only threat this year when it counts

No, cloke played forward all day.

McMahon played on Anthony. He actually did well in numerous contests but Anthony way to good for this level.

 

[ablett]

No, cloke played forward all day.

McMahon played on Anthony. He actually did well in numerous contests but Anthony way to good for this level.

Yeah Anthony a class above even though he’s only half fit.
I would’ve thought Cloke would’nt of let Anthony out body him as much as he does to most oppenents plus Anthony likes to stay in the goals square which would suit Cloke not being as nimble as he once was.

 

[BendinglurkingTWOOB]

This comment will potentially be the most unbiased remark to land on this forum.

To all of the 'coastal propaganda' that surrounds the idea of a QAFL grand final to be hosted at the Gold Coast or more laughably a Gold Coast QAFL club, you'd have to be close to getting really old and losing your marbles or just simply not all there in the head.

You look at competitions run across the country and the state and discover the most simplistic approach when it comes to grand finals. They play them where the competition is facilitated (where the paperwork gets filed). It baffles myself to a point where some opinions think that God for saken Coolangatta among many other clubs would even be remotely included in any conversation. Back to my point;
NRL- ANZ Stadium
AFL- MCG
QRU - Ballymore Stadium
QRL- Suncorp Stadium
Look how dominating Rugby Leauge has been in QLD over the past 20 years and as much as anyone in QLD will whinge about it. They will never change the location of where the NRL grand final is played. You'll never see an NRL grand final in Brisbane and you'll never se an AFL grandfinal in Perth. It's just the way it is. The people who disagree need to get off your high horse and be realistic about it.
The competition is run out of Yeronga (AFLQ HQ) so it makes so so so much sense to have it there. Even more for the appropriations and organisation of the event to have it literally in their backyard. I will agree the Yeronga surface isn't the best especially not in QAFL or in QLD but you cant deny the atmosphere. Especially if there were two Brisbane clubs playing. If you think that maybe the crowd at a game with two Gold Coast teams playing in Brisbane isn't going the be the best atmosphere or the most well supported. Then you're probably right. It's an hour drive and up to 2-3 hours on a really bad day. You have to expect that.

Personally, I say. Give the competition facilitators a break. Let them do their job and build our competition up to greater heights. That's their job.

Side note- I've attended many many full house games at Yeronga and its laughable to suggest that there isn't enough parking.

 

[Thommo 42]

Atmosphere at Yeronga? Say what?

I get why its there, and I'm not particularly 'pro' host it at a QAFL ground, but Yeronga is a small oval, poor for viewing and has zero atmosphere.

I live 5 minutes away, so it suits me - but its not a great venue for anything other than home & away games in local footy.

 

[ablett]

This comment will potentially be the most unbiased remark to land on this forum.

To all of the 'coastal propaganda' that surrounds the idea of a QAFL grand final to be hosted at the Gold Coast or more laughably a Gold Coast QAFL club, you'd have to be close to getting really old and losing your marbles or just simply not all there in the head.

You look at competitions run across the country and the state and discover the most simplistic approach when it comes to grand finals. They play them where the competition is facilitated (where the paperwork gets filed). It baffles myself to a point where some opinions think that God for saken Coolangatta among many other clubs would even be remotely included in any conversation. Back to my point;
NRL- ANZ Stadium
AFL- MCG
QRU - Ballymore Stadium
QRL- Suncorp Stadium
Look how dominating Rugby Leauge has been in QLD over the past 20 years and as much as anyone in QLD will whinge about it. They will never change the location of where the NRL grand final is played. You'll never see an NRL grand final in Brisbane and you'll never se an AFL grandfinal in Perth. It's just the way it is. The people who disagree need to get off your high horse and be realistic about it.
The competition is run out of Yeronga (AFLQ HQ) so it makes so so so much sense to have it there. Even more for the appropriations and organisation of the event to have it literally in their backyard. I will agree the Yeronga surface isn't the best especially not in QAFL or in QLD but you cant deny the atmosphere. Especially if there were two Brisbane clubs playing. If you think that maybe the crowd at a game with two Gold Coast teams playing in Brisbane isn't going the be the best atmosphere or the most well supported. Then you're probably right. It's an hour drive and up to 2-3 hours on a really bad day. You have to expect that.

Personally, I say. Give the competition facilitators a break. Let them do their job and build our competition up to greater heights. That's their job.

Side note- I've attended many many full house games at Yeronga and its laughable to suggest that there isn't enough parking.

I’ve witness a better atmosphere at a regular lawn bowls game than Grand finals at Yeronga.
The league is cheating the players from experience a real Grand Final atmosphere if the Grand Final is at Yeronga again.

 

[BendinglurkingTWOOB]

I’ve witness a better atmosphere at a regular lawn bowls game than Grand finals at Yeronga.
The league is cheating the players from experience a real Grand Final atmosphere if the Grand Final is at Yeronga again.

How many grand finals have you played on Yeronga to know what the experence is like for the players?

Atmosphere at Yeronga? Say what?

I get why its there, and I'm not particularly 'pro' host it at a QAFL ground, but Yeronga is a small oval, poor for viewing and has zero atmosphere.

I live 5 minutes away, so it suits me - but its not a great venue for anything other than home & away games in local footy.

What makes it such a terrible venue for everyone? The rooms are new and have been well looked after. They have a hill for licenced alcohol where you can sit or stand and get a great view, not to mention the small grandstand next to the clubhouse. And correct me if I'm wrong, it stretches around the whole field. They have a great scoreboard and the surface come grandfinal day gets a fine touch up. They have enough space to be able to run different activities around the ground if not on the back oval for children. (Which I dare say wouldnt be getting used on QAFL grand final day). 2 canteens. And is located on 3 streets and 3 diffrent carparks. Which are all in walking distance.

So please tell me what more you think is wrong with the venue besides the field being too small. Which is great if you would like to see a high scoring thriller.

It really does baffle me why people keep bashing this venue. What has it done to you, honestly

 

[Thommo 42]

Hasn't done anything to me, I've played in one GF there for one win. It's also the closes ground to my house other than the Magpies and maybe Morooka.

I just don't like the place very much. Having said that, if we were to make the GF - I'd rather play there than down the GC!

 

[Dezario]

I think it’s a nice ground. Nothing wrong with it. Just think it’s more logical to have it on the gc (if!) two Gold Coast sides were to make it

 

[willyb7]

The div1 GF last year Maroochydore vs Noosa had plenty of atmosphere. 2 hour drive for the Noosa boys and they didn’t sook about it.


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[Super Paradise]

Yeah Anthony a class above even though he’s only half fit.
I would’ve thought Cloke would’nt of let Anthony out body him as much as he does to most oppenents plus Anthony likes to stay in the goals square which would suit Cloke not being as nimble as he once was.

Anthony not that long ago played NEAFL and was very fit - still fit enough at QAFL level - Cloke long time removed from professional standards and wasn't exactly Carl Lewis when fully fit. Would have been an odd match up given Anthony's main role is to lead up at the ball and Cloke doesn't look like he wcould or would defend the lead.
Reckon he will kick some goals inside 50 for Cats and give a solid target but it may cost Fowler's role.
Still believe uneducated pressure will be on the cats as there list is not as strong and will take time for new guys to adjust.
Heard Lab v Siders was a cracker contest - plenty of errors but Siders definitely have added some quality and improved their run.

Scrappy game for Surfers/Gorillas - will know where we are at after this weekend as the Siders have improved.

 

[bendarman23]

Stephen Thynne gotta be the biggest flog in the QAFL

 

[Qld footy fan]

This comment will potentially be the most unbiased remark to land on this forum.

To all of the 'coastal propaganda' that surrounds the idea of a QAFL grand final to be hosted at the Gold Coast or more laughably a Gold Coast QAFL club, you'd have to be close to getting really old and losing your marbles or just simply not all there in the head.

You look at competitions run across the country and the state and discover the most simplistic approach when it comes to grand finals. They play them where the competition is facilitated (where the paperwork gets filed). It baffles myself to a point where some opinions think that God for saken Coolangatta among many other clubs would even be remotely included in any conversation. Back to my point;
NRL- ANZ Stadium
AFL- MCG
QRU - Ballymore Stadium
QRL- Suncorp Stadium
Look how dominating Rugby Leauge has been in QLD over the past 20 years and as much as anyone in QLD will whinge about it. They will never change the location of where the NRL grand final is played. You'll never see an NRL grand final in Brisbane and you'll never se an AFL grandfinal in Perth. It's just the way it is. The people who disagree need to get off your high horse and be realistic about it.
The competition is run out of Yeronga (AFLQ HQ) so it makes so so so much sense to have it there. Even more for the appropriations and organisation of the event to have it literally in their backyard. I will agree the Yeronga surface isn't the best especially not in QAFL or in QLD but you cant deny the atmosphere. Especially if there were two Brisbane clubs playing. If you think that maybe the crowd at a game with two Gold Coast teams playing in Brisbane isn't going the be the best atmosphere or the most well supported. Then you're probably right. It's an hour drive and up to 2-3 hours on a really bad day. You have to expect that.

Personally, I say. Give the competition facilitators a break. Let them do their job and build our competition up to greater heights. That's their job.

Side note- I've attended many many full house games at Yeronga and its laughable to suggest that there isn't enough parking.

QRL is at Redcliffe this year
Suncorp too big
And a great setup at the dolphins

 

[ablett]

Anthony not that long ago played NEAFL and was very fit - still fit enough at QAFL level - Cloke long time removed from professional standards and wasn't exactly Carl Lewis when fully fit. Would have been an odd match up given Anthony's main role is to lead up at the ball and Cloke doesn't look like he wcould or would defend the lead.
Reckon he will kick some goals inside 50 for Cats and give a solid target but it may cost Fowler's role.
Still believe uneducated pressure will be on the cats as there list is not as strong and will take time for new guys to adjust.
Heard Lab v Siders was a cracker contest - plenty of errors but Siders definitely have added some quality and improved their run.

Scrappy game for Surfers/Gorillas - will know where we are at after this weekend as the Siders have improved.

Apparently wasn’t leading up much and took most of his marks one on one which ended in goals form near the goal square , so I would presume Anthony wouldn’t be able to outbody Cloke as easy as he did his opponent last Saturday.
Or atleast play Cloke lose 35 outs infront of Anthony, Palm Beach not a big ground so even though Cloke may not be that fit now he still could’ve block a lot of forward space.

 

[ablett]

Stephen Thynne gotta be the biggest flog in the QAFL

He’s the QAFL’s version of Nick Kyrgios, he’s that big of a tool I’m surprised he’s not sponsored by Sydcrome.

 

[stuyd1]

Cloke no where near up to Anthonys standard ,,would of been a disaster to put him on Jack ... the Broady player on Jack, be it Mcmahon did a good job but one cant stop the delivery to Jack from the midfielders of PBC

 

[ablett]

Cloke no where near up to Anthonys standard ,,would of been a disaster to put him on Jack ... the Broady player on Jack, be it Mcmahon did a good job but one cant stop the delivery to Jack from the midfielders of PBC

Ok, I wasn’t at the game but spoke to few whom were.
Would of Cloke been selected if he had a different surname?

 

[Fleet footed]

Ok, I wasn’t at the game but spoke to few whom were.
Would of Cloke been selected if he had a different surname?

And just like that Ablett is back at it again taking potshots at individuals and providing excellent advice for a game he wasn't present at. Why aren't you coaching? You have the answers for everything. They had 2 of their best mids out so they were always going to be up against it as a back man, For the amount of ball that went in there McMahon did a very good job. Plus the coach is still getting to know his group

 

[champion8796]

This comment will potentially be the most unbiased remark to land on this forum.

To all of the 'coastal propaganda' that surrounds the idea of a QAFL grand final to be hosted at the Gold Coast or more laughably a Gold Coast QAFL club, you'd have to be close to getting really old and losing your marbles or just simply not all there in the head.

You look at competitions run across the country and the state and discover the most simplistic approach when it comes to grand finals. They play them where the competition is facilitated (where the paperwork gets filed). It baffles myself to a point where some opinions think that God for saken Coolangatta among many other clubs would even be remotely included in any conversation. Back to my point;
NRL- ANZ Stadium
AFL- MCG
QRU - Ballymore Stadium
QRL- Suncorp Stadium
Look how dominating Rugby Leauge has been in QLD over the past 20 years and as much as anyone in QLD will whinge about it. They will never change the location of where the NRL grand final is played. You'll never see an NRL grand final in Brisbane and you'll never se an AFL grandfinal in Perth. It's just the way it is. The people who disagree need to get off your high horse and be realistic about it.
The competition is run out of Yeronga (AFLQ HQ) so it makes so so so much sense to have it there. Even more for the appropriations and organisation of the event to have it literally in their backyard. I will agree the Yeronga surface isn't the best especially not in QAFL or in QLD but you cant deny the atmosphere. Especially if there were two Brisbane clubs playing. If you think that maybe the crowd at a game with two Gold Coast teams playing in Brisbane isn't going the be the best atmosphere or the most well supported. Then you're probably right. It's an hour drive and up to 2-3 hours on a really bad day. You have to expect that.

Personally, I say. Give the competition facilitators a break. Let them do their job and build our competition up to greater heights. That's their job.

Side note- I've attended many many full house games at Yeronga and its laughable to suggest that there isn't enough parking.

Anyone else think this is written from the AFLQ hierarchy of Dean Warren, the weasel Barry Gibson or Chris Davis. Hilarious reading. Great try champ but u are wrong

 

[stuyd1]

Anyone else think this is written from the AFLQ hierarchy of Dean Warren, the weasel Barry Gibson or Chris Davis. Hilarious reading. Great try champ but u are wrong

Agree,,,,imo if the grand final is between 2 Gold Coast teams , it should be played at a Gold Coast venue ... if a Brisbane club or clubs are involved , sure play it in Brisbane ... next issue is as to what venue ,,, ???.....on the Gold Coast the best venues are Southport or Broadbeach .... in Brisbane ,, well if you say Yeronga I have to agree ...or maybe at Morningside ...

 

[stuyd1]

And just like that Ablett is back at it again taking potshots at individuals and providing excellent advice for a game he wasn't present at. Why aren't you coaching? You have the answers for everything. They had 2 of their best mids out so they were always going to be up against it as a back man, For the amount of ball that went in there McMahon did a very good job. Plus the coach is still getting to know his group

Agree ,, Broady have lost 8 players from last seasons grand final side ,, and these players were good regular players all season ...they have recruited 4 or 5 players that are from lesser level comps but have been guns so it remains to be seen if they can be very good players at qafl level so new coach Zorko has a big job on his hands ..

 

[BendinglurkingTWOOB]

Anyone else think this is written from the AFLQ hierarchy of Dean Warren, the weasel Barry Gibson or Chris Davis. Hilarious reading. Great try champ but u are wrong

Why would any of those 3 waste their time justifying what they do for work, on online forums, to people like you?
And to be perfectly honest you could be any more far off. But I'm a nice guy so I'm going to give you a chance to make an idiot out of yourself and explain why you think I'm wrong and what's so funny about what I have said.

Agree,,,,imo if the grand final is between 2 Gold Coast teams , it should be played at a Gold Coast venue ... if a Brisbane club or clubs are involved , sure play it in Brisbane ... next issue is as to what venue ,,, ???.....on the Gold Coast the best venues are Southport or Broadbeach .... in Brisbane ,, well if you say Yeronga I have to agree ...or maybe at Morningside ...

Stuyd1 m8, long time admirer first time replier. Could agree in some circumstances to the day being moved t ok the gold coast. And that would be if there were more gold coast teams playing on the day then Brisbane teams (colts/reserve grade/seniors/qwafl. That's really the only reason. As I said. It shouldn't and I don't this we will ever see it being played at a QAFL club. The only 4 venues that it should be ever really played at with the current state of the competition would be;
Yerronga
Coorparoo
Burpengary
OR IF the majority of teams playing on grand final day are gold coast teams, then...
SOUTHPORT.

I'd be stupid to knock the talent of Gold Coast clubs but they have to take everything into consideration. Its a big decision. And whether anyone on here likes it or not they will make a decision which is best for them.

 

[FAN THE MAN]

Morningside and Yeronga are no where near as good as Grange facility and Morningside has even less parking.

 

[Dezario]

Stephen Thynne gotta be the biggest flog in the QAFL

What you reasoning behind this?