RDFL Thread 2010 (Part 1)

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The Flying Dutchman said:
Can someone tell me the official ruling on getting in before 10am. Went to Riddell today to watch under 18's and was charged at the gate which last week at Melton Centrals was told no one pays before 10am league directive.

Riddell could also do themselves a favour by removing the old Nazi who wanted me to put my complaint in writing to the league. As if I am doing that for $4. Tossbag Punisher.

anyone confirm?
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Nope, I didn't let anyone in for free before 10am last week! There were a few irrate people that ripped shreds through me because of the price rise and sent them on their way coz I couln't be bothered putting up with their bs!
 

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woodend were very good yesterday,they jumped the cats early and looked in control all day.
waters and knox will cause some headaches for backmen this year, macedon looked flat , perhaps last weeks game took a bit out of them ?
also a couple of injury concerns wont help macedon in the coming weeks, need wilton back asap !
 
matt_nicholls said:
Rumour has it Sunbury Kangaroos signed Justin Belleville for some healthy coin last night. Any truth?
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Mongrel said:
someone wanna let the coach know? looks like your miles off the mark again matt. Also it was nice to see you added money to your rubbish.:D
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Has been a big rumour today 3 phone calls with it today from Riddell and Kangas people was abuzz with it also at Sunbury v Darley game last night.
 
George 08 said:
Nope, I didn't let anyone in for free before 10am last week! There were a few irrate people that ripped shreds through me because of the price rise and sent them on their way coz I couln't be bothered putting up with their bs!
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Stuff the tightarses George it's a rubbish rule anyway. If anything the discount should be after 2pm - before 10am you get every game of footy/netball cheap as chips :thumbsdown:
 
Re: RDFL 2010 Season - Round 2

Itsmyshow said:
Well after a cracking round one where 3 games were decided by less than a kick, we head into Round 2, this week could very well be season defining for some sides already...

Woodend/Hesket FNC Vs Macedon FC
Gilbert Gordon Oval - Woodend
The Cats had a massive win in Round 1 by accounting for Romsey at home. In what has been described as the "Greatest" home and away match in some time in certain circles. A return to the forefront of the Cats lineup for an impressive James Wright and an outstanding performance from young Cat Dan Markworth. The Cats side is laden with talent. Andrew McCarthur, Ash Fleming, Dylan Wright, the list goes on.. The Cats may have been underrated a little by some after a relatively quiet off season, they have burst out of the blocks. The Hawks had a disappointing start to the season losing to the Burra away from home, but they will be keen to bounce back in thier first home game of the season. Joel Goodyear was impressive as was recruit Jesse Waters, while Matt Knox was his usual influencial self, the Hawks will be looking for big games from these players this week. The Hawks looked as though they did have some difficulties covering some of the names they have lost and Coach Brett Cook has a task ahead of himself to get the Hawks up.
Game key: Tempo football - If the Hawks can control and run the game at the tempo they need, they will be able to stifle the Cats, if Macedon gets out and running it will be good bye Woodend/Hesket.
Macedon by 35 pts.

Broadford FNC Vs Wallan FNC
Harley Hammond Reserve - Broadford
Wallan answered the questions asked last week, would they have a similar start to the season to last year when they were done and dusted after one game, and answered emphatically with a win over the highly rated Kilmore. The Magpies midfield were too strong for the Blues, winning the clearances and ensuring that the forward line had the opportunity to match the man at the other end. Midfielder Carl Groth dominated, while the Magpies were able to kick a winning score through Gavin Langbourne. Broadford were disappointing, but it is common knowledge that the "other" Roos are in for a tough season. That didn't help when captain and leading player Damien Barton hurt his ankle early. But surprisingly, the Roos were able to move the ball surprisingly well and the tempo of the game against Sunbury was first rate, the lack of a suitable target up forward was one of the key Broadford issues. With an opponent that also struggles with height this week, can Broadford remain competitive in thier first home game, we all remember that the first time these two sides met last year finished in a classic.
Game key: Taking opportunities. The side that is able to capitilize on going forward will control the game.
Wallan by 65 pts.

Rockbank FSC Vs Lancefield FNC
Ian Cowie Reserve - Rockbank
Well, what a difference an off season can make. The Rams, picking up a couple of strong midfield recruits in the off season and picked up a tight win over Centrals and now people are picking the Rams to knock off the reigning premiers. The Rams were impressive last week, in the first half. Zerafa dominated the midfield with service from Matty Krul in the ruck, opportunity is the key word and the Rams were able to make the most of thiers. Innella remains dangerous up forward, but there is a new level of confidence at Rockbank now and it can only be a positive for the whole competition. Lets not get ahead of ourselves though, the Tigers are reigning premiers, the players missing from last week include Trav Smith, Dave House, John Baker among others, the Tigers will be better for the run last week and be out to show that they are not a spent force just yet. They will need to get more from Ruffell up forward, Mainey will likely get the job there, but having Baker in the side will help Ruffell. The Tigers are still looking to play into some form and I think they have an opportunity here, but they certainly wont have it all thier own way.
Game key: Momentum. The Rams have it, the Tigers need it. If the Tigers can get on top early, momentum thier way will be hard to stop against a side that isn't quite yet used to winning.
Lancefield by 28 points.

Kilmore FNC Vs Sunbury Kangaroos FNC
JJ Clancy Reserve - Kilmore
The Blues go into thier first home game for 2010 looking to bounce back from a disappointing result in Round 1. The Blues were just not able to swing the game back thier way in the 2nd half after dominating the first. Several players within the Blues line up need to lift and realise that they cannot just rely on Aaron James kicking a winning score and Booker and Robbo to win the ball forward.. The Blues will rely on Jock Thompson to win the ball as a leading forward while Justin Collis is important through the midfield rotation, as is young Robert Rowe just out of the Under18's. Dale Keenan must do more as a forward to deflect some attention from James and young ruckman Neil Swann faces a huge challenge this week against Fischendon. The Kangaroos were impressive in thier demolition of Broadford, but this is a much bigger challenge. Chris Meacham looks in awesome form and it helps that the new look Kangaroos midfield force fed him the ball. With no Linton Kemp, the Blues will have to find someone to shut him down. The Kangaroos midfield of Leigh McInerney, McGovern, Powell, L.Johnson and Mitch Strieff were just dominant and hold the key to this game, if the Roos control the middle, James just wont have his opportunity. The Kangaroos depth might be a little tested this week, but there were some powerful performances in the curtain raiser last week and the Roos shouldn't lose much, if anything at all with these guys coming in.
Game key: Winning the Midfield. If Kilmore win the midfield, then James will get opportunities, the same applies the other way. Meacham and James will be depending on supply to kick a winning score.
Sunbury Kangaroos by 40 pts

Riddell FNC Vs Melton Centrals FNC
Riddells Creek Reserve - Riddell
The Bombers kick started the 2010 season with a thumping statement against the reigning premiers, they were led superbly by the recruits, the signing of Matt Sammut may have gone under the radar a little, but on the weekend he proved what a bonus he will be to the Bomber line up. Sammut, Climas and Liddell were great for the Bombers, while Baird and Allen supplied the goals - All recruits from last year. Glen Robertson continued to supply the service in the ruck that he has always given, pure effort. Centrals struggled early against the Rams but settled after half time to almost run over the top of thier opponents. The problem I see for Centrals is that it was the same names doing the job. Josh Armstrong, Tim Lyon, Tim O'Brien and Jono O'Brien were Centrals best, they need more from the recruits if they are going to be competitive, otherwise they could end up being in only one contest this year, the battle for the wooden spoon. Hopefully Brian Wheelahan can remain injury free in 2010, when on song he can be one of the premier ball winners in the competition. Riddell still have a point to prove, they want to bring back the "Aura".
Game key: Defensive pressure. Unfortunately for Centrals, the only way I can see them even getting close to the Bombers is by turning this into an ugly arm wrestle.
Riddell by 90 pts

Romsey FNC Vs Diggers Rest FNC
Romsey Park - Romsey
Last years runner up would be disappointed with a first up loss to the Cats and will seek retribution against a fired up Burra. The Redbacks are certainly one of the favorites for the 2010 flag with a strong list, they will be determined not to fall off the pace with a second up loss here. Cam Dawson continued his rise as a key player in the competition last week in a match up with Tim Dettman, both players having a massive influence on the game. For the first time I can remember, Moorcroft was not even included in the Redbacks best, Ash McNaughton was named as the Redbacks best. The Burra had to fight hard for a Round 1 win, but it was the key reliable players that once again stood up when the game needed to be won. Cole Laurie, Shaun Sims and Steve Ruane all played a major part in taking the game away from the Hawks, while Jeff Heritage racked up plenty of the ball. The Burra are still looking for that next generation to step up and help out. Craig Thompson will play a key role across half back this week for the Burra. The question is, do the Burra have enough to cover everyone in the Redbacks side that can cause headaches, possibly not..
Game key: The standouts. The balance of the game will rely on the Guns, Moorcroft, Dawson and Green for the Redbacks, Sims, Ruane and Laurie for the Burra.
Romsey by 55 pts.
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When tipping make sure your near the ballpark.

18 goals out for Woodend

13 goals out for Diggers

Best home and away game in quite a while , would have loved to have seen the diggers and Hawks game.

I know you said sorry.
 
Re: RDFL 2010 Season - Round 2

29-little-CHAMP said:
When tipping make sure your near the ballpark.

18 goals out for Woodend

13 goals out for Diggers

Best home and away game in quite a while , would have loved to have seen the diggers and Hawks game.

I know you said sorry.
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We haven't seen you give your tips yet.:thumbsdown:
 
Rgs, what was the deal in closing your booth at 3/4 time? considering there would have been about 20 blokes drinking in front of it, all of whom were too lazy to walk to the rooms to get another drink, that would have cost you a couple hundred.
 
Inside Rail said:
Can anyone confirm if Gary was reported yesterday at Romsey? If so, what for?
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From what I hear.. Both Gary and Shannon Green were yellow carded in Saturday's game?? Would be nice to hear from someone up at Romsey to clear up what is happening at the Redbacks???
 
Interesting when you hear feedback from some of the games...

Wallan struggled with rotations after losing 3 players early, had an affect on the rest of the game.. Diggers Rest lost Tommy Gleeson before the bounce, they were also missing John Ryan, Shane Marchewka, Craig Marshall and Lindsay Black. Romsey lost Dean Whiting-Smith and David Taylor to injuries while Moorcroft was sent off after an altercation and Shannon Green might have been sent off too. Macedon lost Andrew McArthur to an ankle injury that may have been serious enough to keep him out for an extended period of time. Rockbank from all reports ran out of legs after hitting the front early in the last term, they had Dave Innella and Cam Clayton sent off during the game. James Climas spent the second half on the bench for Riddell

Can anyone confirm or deny any of this info??? :confused:
 

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Itsmyshow said:
Interesting when you hear feedback from some of the games...

Wallan struggled with rotations after losing 3 players early, had an affect on the rest of the game.. Diggers Rest lost Tommy Gleeson before the bounce, they were also missing John Ryan, Shane Marchewka, Craig Marshall and Lindsay Black. Romsey lost Dean Whiting-Smith and David Taylor to injuries while Moorcroft was sent off after an altercation and Shannon Green might have been sent off too. Macedon lost Andrew McArthur to an ankle injury that may have been serious enough to keep him out for an extended period of time. Rockbank from all reports ran out of legs after hitting the front early in the last term, they had Dave Innella and Cam Clayton sent off during the game.

Can anyone confirm or deny any of this info??? :confused:
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I think your spot on there Show, but take nothing away from Broadford, they were very good after half time, had some little quick fella's runniing around in 31 degree heat, our blokes were running on empty after a hard game the week before.
 
blues12 said:
Rgs, what was the deal in closing your booth at 3/4 time? considering there would have been about 20 blokes drinking in front of it, all of whom were too lazy to walk to the rooms to get another drink, that would have cost you a couple hundred.
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Shame we had too, but we ran out of cans. I believe there is a RDFL rule about not selling bottles, so we really had no choice. We could've gone and got more, but the game would've finished anyway.
 
All,

I spoke to RDFL HQ... There currently seems to be an issue with Sporting Pulse with the results for the Netball, Reserves and Under 18.. With a part timer currently in the Ops chair, there is quite a bit that needs to be done, so a little patience with a fix for this one is going to be needed, thanks to an external company...
 
Itsmyshow said:
From what I hear.. Both Gary and Shannon Green were yellow carded in Saturday's game?? Would be nice to hear from someone up at Romsey to clear up what is happening at the Redbacks???
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Gary was reported for striking. That was the only yellow card for the day . Not much in it from what I could see.
 
headshot said:
Gary was reported for striking. That was the only yellow card for the day . Not much in it from what I could see.
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Thanks for clearing that up headshot...

Hopefully Gary is cleared then and we can move on.. Cant have my pick for the Bowen rubbed out and ineligible in Round 2
 
I was abit dissappointed to read the sunbury leader this morning with the riddell umpires supplying the BaFL umpires again this year. Shilling stated that he is giving them a chance to umpire at a higher level.
On the weekend it was quite obvious that we do not have enough senior umpires in our comp with one of the umpires at Kilmore being predominately a reserves umpire the last few years.
With the amount of quality players coming into our comp this year i would have to say the standard will again rise.
I am a big believer of looking after your own first before looking after others.
 
Itsmyshow said:
Interesting when you hear feedback from some of the games...

Wallan struggled with rotations after losing 3 players early, had an affect on the rest of the game.. Diggers Rest lost Tommy Gleeson before the bounce, they were also missing John Ryan, Shane Marchewka, Craig Marshall and Lindsay Black. Romsey lost Dean Whiting-Smith and David Taylor to injuries while Moorcroft was sent off after an altercation and Shannon Green might have been sent off too. Macedon lost Andrew McArthur to an ankle injury that may have been serious enough to keep him out for an extended period of time. Rockbank from all reports ran out of legs after hitting the front early in the last term, they had Dave Innella and Cam Clayton sent off during the game. James Climas spent the second half on the bench for Riddell

Can anyone confirm or deny any of this info??? :confused:
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Andrew Mcarthur has torn ligaments and has a fractured ankle, depending on how it settles at least 6 weeks.
 
oneeyedblue said:
The one who made the report should be the one rubbed out:thumbsdown:.
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Whether it was forceful or not, the fact is, he was silly enough to strike someone with the umpire having sight of the incident... If there was a strike there (he was reported with the lesser minor strike) then he should possibly cop the suspension just for making a stupid mistake... Don't blame the umpire...
 
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