Sunraysia Football league

[Kelvin 69]

Anyone seen today's Herald Sun? On page 14 there is a picture of Mildura forward Ash Connick. The caption says -At the zoo:Noel sr. But they must have gotten mixed up because it's definetly him.

Ha Ha, he is a dead ringer

 

[badds]

Surely Mildura wouldnt play all four talls in the forward line at the same time? Once the ball hit the deck there would be a lot of reliance on the 2 smalls. But I suppose they are getting the job done at the moment.
Forget the big name players, what about the kids. Thats where the game will be won. Vining, Carmichael, Russell, Spencer, Heley, Dawson, Martin vs Calvi, Hammence, Condodorio, Turnbull, Mentiplay, Dowdy, Ransome, Pappagorgiou.

What about the Wenty Roos, big game against Imps this week, a loss could see them 2 games out of the four with a trip to Robinvale to come. I think they are a good side that have some unfortunate injuries.

well boys theres some terrific stuff being written ive just got bk from melb and was reading over the last few days threads.. yes chalkie i did say id move on but only after gutsy or gutsys have got the balls to have a crack at me face to face that post on sat was pathetic why u in hiding gutsy?
mildura irymple looks like being a great game although the loser shouldnt get to stressed its only very early... lets hope the league and robinvale can sort out there we dont need a team folding thats 4 sure..
yes nest it certainly is a big game 4 us out at dareton this weekend a loss spells real trouble.. belly and ben clay will both miss.. we need e real lift from some blokes its also a big game cause weve got our 10 year reunion on from when we beat imps in 96.. so im tipping our best game for the year so far on sat.. if we can hang with the pack until we get our tall players back im very confident we can cause some real trouble for sides in the second half of the year....

 

[The Nest]

The checkbook must be thin down Ouyen way this year if Vadjla is returning. How much are you boys paying him Delray, Nesty? Everyone knows he doesn't play for the love of the jumper. He shat all over Irymple when he left the footy club for coin then quit the cricket club. I bet you boys are welcoming him back with open arms though ...

You know what I'm on about Delray

He would of left around the time that you were at the swallows wouldnt he Santoz? He has trained, and the Reserves selectors will consider him this week maybe. There are still a lot of people around the club that havent forgiven yet.

Vera Hickey, I thought it was an old family portrait. That is a cracker!! I was almost in tears....

 

[Ibis100]

Quote=Ibis100]NESTY,

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Ibis100 you have a slighlty valid point on Haas. It is a very tough job (picking team of the Year) as you would understand and easy to say he should get in. I would be interested to hear who's spot you think he should take?? Wouldn't be surprised if you dodged that one though.

No dodging here Skeeterman.

Conversation with TOTY Selector went a little like this.

Ibis - You said the players were selected in the positions they play, when did Cardew play in the forward pocket.

Selector - You have to put the two highest goal scoreres in the side, Belly at full forward and Cardew obviously in the pocket.

Ibis - Did you even look at the goal kicking list this year, Haase was clearly the second highest goal scorer for the year so that is a load of crap.

Selector - Yeah, but Haase is too old.

Ibis - Thats Bull and a cop out.

Happy with that Skeeterman, looks like the selectors don't take much notice of anything.

Lie no.1 - Players are selected in the position they play
Lie no.2 - The two leading goalkickers have to be included.

 

[Skeeterman]

Thanks Ibis, he was unlucky and I surely if his form continues being as good as it is he couldn't possibly be overlooked again.
However to miss out to Toby is probably fair enough last year as amount of goals kicked (second highest) doesn't mean you had a better year.
It seems selectors certainly have their favorites and it is very hard to change peoples opinions and perceptions of players.

 

[Santoz]

He would of left around the time that you were at the swallows wouldnt he Santoz? He has trained, and the Reserves selectors will consider him this week maybe. There are still a lot of people around the club that havent forgiven yet.

I know he left while I was at the Swallows but what are you getting at by mentioning "around the time that you were at the swallows wouldnt he Santoz?" I hope it's not what I think you're hinting at. But anyway, what's stopping him from being picked in the two's this week? The fact he'll be playing one's for example?

BTW Skeeterman, stop kissing Haase's backside!

You're not wrong about selectors having their favourites alright! Just take a gander at this years squad ...

 

[Ibis100]

However to miss out to Toby is probably fair enough last year as amount of goals kicked (second highest) doesn't mean you had a better year.
It seems selectors certainly have their favorites and it is very hard to change peoples opinions and perceptions of players.

I think he was very stiff to miss out from Toby and I am a big fan of Toby, he is a very very good footballer, but Haasey kicked 10 more goals than Toby and probably 50 more behinds, he was inaccurate in front of goals last year. Not just that, but the SELECTOR himself gave the criteria for Toby's selection and he was quite obviously wrong.

Yes, selectors do have their favourites and it is hard to sway them but when you have a cut and dry selection criteria, (1. Position played (Several players never played in the positions they were selected in last year) and 2. The top two goalkickers taking FF and a FP), how then hell can you put your favourites in. Just makes them (The selectors) look stupid I think.

Santoz, I believe you are referring to the Interleague squad. Tell me who in the squad does not deserve their spot. I understand their are several players who have not had a great season yet, but remember the squad is made up of 47 players and can be added or taken from. I am sure Tony Hickey won't take his favourites, he will take a team he believes will win the championships for the Sunraysia Football League. The SFL has taken a huge step forward with interleague this year, so having a go at them for the squad they have selected to TRAIN is unwarranted and unfair. There is three weeks to interleague and I am sure they will identify the players that should be added and subtracted from the list.

Tony Hickey is no DILL Satoz, (Not that you said that) but he is the one who has the final say on the final 28 to represent the League. People that aren't playing good footy, won't go.

 

[Yaaablett]

Santoz, I believe you are referring to the Interleague squad. Tell me who in the squad does not deserve their spot. I understand their are several players who have not had a great season yet, but remember the squad is made up of 47 players and can be added or taken from. I am sure Tony Hickey won't take his favourites, he will take a team he believes will win the championships for the Sunraysia Football League. The SFL has taken a huge step forward with interleague this year, so having a go at them for the squad they have selected to TRAIN is unwarranted and unfair. There is three weeks to interleague and I am sure they will identify the players that should be added and subtracted from the list.

Tony Hickey is no DILL Satoz, (Not that you said that) but he is the one who has the final say on the final 28 to represent the League. People that aren't playing good footy, won't go.

Don't entirely agree Ibis. I think form depends on who you are. If Jason Eagle kicks none between now and the Interleague carnival he would (quite rightly so) still be in the team. However if someone who is not established as a star in the league has a bad patch they would not make the team. Some people out there think coaches should treat everyone the same at the selection table- Not true - Doesn't happen. No matter how badly Gathercole, Anstey, Simms, and Cumming for example play at their respective clubs they won't (and should not) be dropped. I reckon Tony will pick a side based on who he reckons will win it. Form will only decide the last 6-10 players in the squad. The rest pick themselves. Remember that where it is likely to be played may be wet, heavy ground footy. I doubt whether Simms, Eagle, Hall, Cook, Fox, Cardew and Haase will all be in the final squad.

 

[The Nest]

I know he left while I was at the Swallows but what are you getting at by mentioning "around the time that you were at the swallows wouldnt he Santoz?" I hope it's not what I think you're hinting at. But anyway, what's stopping him from being picked in the two's this week? The fact he'll be playing one's for example?

BTW Skeeterman, stop kissing Haase's backside!

You're not wrong about selectors having their favourites alright! Just take a gander at this years squad ...

Sorry Santoz, didnt mean anything by that statement. Im not hinting that you left for the same reasons or anything, I think you have better morals than that. I can say with confidence that he wont be playing Seniors this week, but I wont rule out that he wont play at all this year. Injuries may have taken their toll at Henshilwood Oval but you still need to put some runs on the board before you make the grade.

I wouldnt say the selectors have favourites. Its more about picking guys that you know can play at the higher level. Sometimes you dont need to be in the Sunny Daily's best to be playing good footy. I do agree with your points though Noel Snr. Some players will still remain in the squad soley on the fact that they have the talent.

 

[Yaaablett]

Sorry Santoz, didnt mean anything by that statement. Im not hinting that you left for the same reasons or anything, I think you have better morals than that. I can say with confidence that he wont be playing Seniors this week, but I wont rule out that he wont play at all this year. Injuries may have taken their toll at Henshilwood Oval but you still need to put some runs on the board before you make the grade.

I wouldnt say the selectors have favourites. Its more about picking guys that you know can play at the higher level. Sometimes you dont need to be in the Sunny Daily's best to be playing good footy. I do agree with your points though Noel Snr. Some players will still remain in the squad soley on the fact that they have the talent.

Noel Snr. That might just stick.

 

[mullethead]

Noel Snr. That might just stick.

Might stick, that was pure gold!!!!! and as for Tom playin footy at Irymple, how many times can a bloke leave and come back to a club????? Although in saying that clubs out there are offering up these big dollars and he is not the only guy that has chased the green back.....and Nest slowly getting better each week I see, cream rising to the top!!!!

 

[Delray]

The checkbook must be thin down Ouyen way this year if Vadjla is returning. How much are you boys paying him Delray, Nesty? Everyone knows he doesn't play for the love of the jumper. He shat all over Irymple when he left the footy club for coin then quit the cricket club. I bet you boys are welcoming him back with open arms though ...

You know what I'm on about Delray

Santoz No money will change hands between Vadjla and Irymple and in his defence he has not asked for a cent. He is currently injured and wont be starting for another 3 weeks. Santoz you cant live in the past the club has moved on and so should you.

 

[mullethead]

Santoz No money will change hands between Vadjla and Irymple and in his defence he has not asked for a cent. He is currently injured and wont be starting for another 3 weeks. Santoz you cant live in the past the club has moved on and so should you.

Well said Delray!!!! But am still not convinced NO money will exchange hands at some stage this year....

 

[Delray]

Well said Delray!!!! But am still not convinced NO money will exchange hands at some stage this year....

Well mullethead looks like ill have to come clean. At Irymple all uncontracted Players are paid on a games played basis. So providing Tom does Play seniors and the team wins he will be entitled to some financial incentives. Tom is not a contracted player at IRYMPLE. And mullethead u can trust me on this issue.

 

[Hillite]

Who are some blokes who left a club chasing a quid and returned whether for a quid or not. Travis Byrne eventually got back to Mildura only to be zapped of to Balranald by Merv.
Riodan is back at South.
Any more?
Where is Adam Milne these days??

 

[Santoz]

Santoz, I believe you are referring to the Interleague squad. Tell me who in the squad does not deserve their spot. I understand their are several players who have not had a great season yet, but remember the squad is made up of 47 players and can be added or taken from. I am sure Tony Hickey won't take his favourites, he will take a team he believes will win the championships for the Sunraysia Football League. The SFL has taken a huge step forward with interleague this year, so having a go at them for the squad they have selected to TRAIN is unwarranted and unfair. There is three weeks to interleague and I am sure they will identify the players that should be added and subtracted from the list.

Tony Hickey is no DILL Satoz, (Not that you said that) but he is the one who has the final say on the final 28 to represent the League. People that aren't playing good footy, won't go.

What I said was a light hearted remark after what Skeeterman said but now you've made me really think about the issue, I will tell you who I think shouldn't be in the squad ...

Brad Congress - Maybe been in Merbein's best once this year and has hardly touched the ball. Named as a backman yet has played mostly up forward all year. Fair enough the ball might not get down to him that often but there's other blokes at Merbein who have a crack when the goings been tough and deserve a shot.

Jason Hunt - Also maybe been in Merbein's best once and hasn't nearly been as good as before his shocking injury. Has tried alright but is just not getting kicks. Co-coach Bath has rarely been out of the best and tried his heart out, why does Hunt get a go in the midfield list over him?

Nathan Lawson - Was in the best against Irymple but that's about it. If he has been injured lately then i'll take this back because when he's fit I know he can play. I played on him a few weeks back and for the entire day he barely seemed interested, even when it got close. His form of late and the fact there's plenty of others to play in his position makes me wonder why he's in there?

I know the selectors have a tough job but I personally don't see how these three can be named in the squad while others in better form from their respective clubs miss out. I'm fairly happy with the squad though but these three are my only real queries.

As for the SFL taking a huge step forward, we'll see in three weeks. It's up to the big name players selected in the squad to make an effort this year. It's no good if the people behind the scenes at the SFL work their backsides off, only to have players pull the pin at the last minute like years in the past!

 

[Ibis100]

Don't entirely agree Ibis. I think form depends on who you are. If Jason Eagle kicks none between now and the Interleague carnival he would (quite rightly so) still be in the team. However if someone who is not established as a star in the league has a bad patch they would not make the team. Some people out there think coaches should treat everyone the same at the selection table- Not true - Doesn't happen. No matter how badly Gathercole, Anstey, Simms, and Cumming for example play at their respective clubs they won't (and should not) be dropped. I reckon Tony will pick a side based on who he reckons will win it. Form will only decide the last 6-10 players in the squad. The rest pick themselves. Remember that where it is likely to be played may be wet, heavy ground footy. I doubt whether Simms, Eagle, Hall, Cook, Fox, Cardew and Haase will all be in the final squad.

I agree with you Yaablett, it does depend on who you are. Quite obviously there are players who we know can play at the higher levels like Eagle who spent last year playing VFL footy and nesty himself who has been injured, but these sort of players are known to perform at the higher levels and shouldn't be left out. I totally agree. But as both of us have said, Tony will pick a side based on who he thinks will win the carnival and I have no doubt there will be players like those you have mentioned that will miss out for team balance or form. Tony won't pick favourites, he will pick proven players, even if their form is a little suspect. My point is that some youngsters that are playing good footy, still aren't up to interleague level and the League has an obligation to put the best INTERLEAGUE team on the track which unfortunately doesn't always meen the most in form players. I can aslo tell you that Fox and Cook are very unlikely to travel. Fox due to work commitments and Cook cause his wife is due to have a baby in the next 5-6 weeks. Bad luck for Cooky cause he is playing great footy at the moment.

 

[Ibis100]

As for the SFL taking a huge step forward, we'll see in three weeks. It's up to the big name players selected in the squad to make an effort this year. It's no good if the people behind the scenes at the SFL work their backsides off, only to have players pull the pin at the last minute like years in the past![/quote]

Don't take any notice of that forwards, back and on ballers crap from the paper, Reece makes that stuff up himself, not in conjunction with the selectors. Just take the lot as the squad, I agree that many of the players haven't played in the position Reece named them in.

I agree with our assessment of the players you named but honestly I don't think any players from Merbein or Red Cliffs will make the actual squad. Trav Bath has been in the best every week and is stiff for not being included and should be above a couple of those blokes but again, I don't think there is a player in Merbein or Red Cliffs up to Interleague standard. Not even Faulkhead is playing good enough footy. Lee would have been a chance if he wasn't injured.

In answer the section I have quoted above, remember the league has taken the huge step of stating they WILL suspend players who do not make themselves available for unsatisfactory reasons. I know the South boys back the interleague game as they all want to play at the highest level they possibly can. We had 11 Players last year in the U18 and Senior Squads and this year we have 12 of my senior players and 2 U18 players in the U18 and Senior Squads. This shows that south really are right behind the Interleague concept. I just hope that the other clubs are as forthcoming.

 

[badds]

As for the SFL taking a huge step forward, we'll see in three weeks. It's up to the big name players selected in the squad to make an effort this year. It's no good if the people behind the scenes at the SFL work their backsides off, only to have players pull the pin at the last minute like years in the past![/quote]

Don't take any notice of that forwards, back and on ballers crap from the paper, Reece makes that stuff up himself, not in conjunction with the selectors. Just take the lot as the squad, I agree that many of the players haven't played in the position Reece named them in.

I agree with our assessment of the players you named but honestly I don't think any players from Merbein or Red Cliffs will make the actual squad. Trav Bath has been in the best every week and is stiff for not being included and should be above a couple of those blokes but again, I don't think there is a player in Merbein or Red Cliffs up to Interleague standard. Not even Faulkhead is playing good enough footy. Lee would have been a chance if he wasn't injured.

In answer the section I have quoted above, remember the league has taken the huge step of stating they WILL suspend players who do not make themselves available for unsatisfactory reasons. I know the South boys back the interleague game as they all want to play at the highest level they possibly can. We had 11 Players last year in the U18 and Senior Squads and this year we have 12 of my senior players and 2 U18 players in the U18 and Senior Squads. This shows that south really are right behind the Interleague concept. I just hope that the other clubs are as forthcoming.

trav bath gets named second or first best every week because his old man puts him there regardless of how he has played this used to happen in the juniors at wentworth.. in round one against wenty he had 7-8 kicked on him and hardly touched it and i looked in the paper on monday and he was second best forget him....
i agree lawsons form aint good enough neither is calvis yet with the concept the way it is we need speed thats why these two are a chance to play..........

 

[chalkie]

trav bath gets named second or first best every week because his old man puts him there regardless of how he has played this used to happen in the juniors at wentworth.. in round one against wenty he had 7-8 kicked on him and hardly touched it and i looked in the paper on monday and he was second best forget him....
i agree lawsons form aint good enough neither is calvis yet with the concept the way it is we need speed thats why these two are a chance to play..........

Badds, if you're looking to ensure that there is some leg speed in the team, can I suggest that the selectors have a look at Leyland (Squid Jnr) Brougham at South. He has regularly been in souths best 3 players over the last 3 weeks. The kid has a big future in the league and will become a regular interleague player.

 

[Yaaablett]

trav bath gets named second or first best every week because his old man puts him there regardless of how he has played this used to happen in the juniors at wentworth.. in round one against wenty he had 7-8 kicked on him and hardly touched it and i looked in the paper on monday and he was second best forget him....
i agree lawsons form aint good enough neither is calvis yet with the concept the way it is we need speed thats why these two are a chance to play..........

Surely he didnt gets votes off you Badds

 

[badds]

Surely he didnt gets votes off you Badds

nah not of me yabs... his old man got caught though changing a few will leave it at that.. will take that on board chalkie, will ask hick what he thinks..

 

[becktus]

Here's something to think about, if robinvale do fold, which would be unfortunate, and i don't wish it upon any1. would any1 consider gol gol being included in the sfl? they have plenty of talent in their side, and would be more competitive than a few of the senior sides around at the moment.

 

[gofootygo]

Who are some blokes who left a club chasing a quid and returned whether for a quid or not. Travis Byrne eventually got back to Mildura only to be zapped of to Balranald by Merv.
Riodan is back at South.
Any more?
Where is Adam Milne these days??

adam milme was playing for balranald last year in the cmfl, by far is he worst player in football history,over paid over weight, u name it, bloke to only thing going for him he can throw a punch and take one, was hired for a hit man, no doubt n he also struggled to pull that off as he was sent of probally once a week and then bal were left with 17 players and would get beaten often,lost alot of games due to big tough d i c k head milme

 

[Ibis100]

adam milme was playing for balranald last year in the cmfl, by far is he worst player in football history,over paid over weight, u name it, bloke to only thing going for him he can throw a punch and take one, was hired for a hit man, no doubt n he also struggled to pull that off as he was sent of probally once a week and then bal were left with 17 players and would get beaten often,lost alot of games due to big tough d i c k head milme

1. His last name is MILNE, not Milme you moron.
2. Balranald didn't lose too many games, they played in but they lost the Grand Final.
3. Just Confirmed on the phone by another Balranald player they lost a total of 4 or 5 games and finished second on the ladder. (Not sure what often losing means in your language but 4 or 5 for a year is pretty good in my books.
4. I have passed this info on to Adam, I hope he doesn't know you cause he didn't appreciate your comments too much.
5. If he was hired as a hitman and was sent off every week, that to me would mean he has done his job as requested in the terms of his contract.
6. Milne is a top bloke, you should really get to know people before you pass comment on them. Suffers a small case of white line fever, but one of the most genuine blokes off the ground I have known and anyone who knows Milney will agree.

7. And most importantly, Good luck if he finds you. You just might be on the end of one of those punches you talked about.