I remember just before the Devils were formed, there was talk the Northern Bombers,in the north, and Clarence in the south wanted to form teams to play in the VFL,at least this would have given all players a better chance of playing at a higher level.
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Agree with you there Old Lion. There is no atmosphere at all in these bigger grounds when there is only a couple of thousand people attending. Put the same number at North Hobart and the atmosphere is completely different. When you look at the grounds in other areas of the VFL they are very similar to Nth Hobart, and cost wise it would have to be better for Devils finances.
Thank God we don't have the AFL Grand Final there even if it is the capital of Australia
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Launceston seems to want to be the central focus of footy in the state, I wish for once they'd take the Devils with them!
If they really have to play down here play them at North Hobart on Sunday's and call them the Southern Devils.
In my opinion they only play over the river as a sort of convoluted form of penis extension anyway ('Look at our ground down here Mr Demetriou, it's got big modern stands!').
Look at most of the VFL grounds that are used, North Hobart is still better than most of them, has a shitload more atmosphere than Bellerive and they actually can win there (unlike 'The Jail').
I still don't see why the Devils don't sort of go on tour by playing games at smaller venues across the State if they really want to get everyone into taking an interest in them.
If they can play on some of the shit tips that they do in Melbourne surely they haven't got an excuse not to take footy to Longford or Scottsdale or Ulvie or Burnie or Cygnet or New Norfolk or wherever.
Play the match as the main drawcard of the day's proceedings with the local game as the curtain raiser which would raise desperately needed funds for footy in each town/district with the bigger crowds, increased bar/kiosk takings etc.
Something different, but would require less ego pampering and you'd have to wonder whether AFL Tas would want any of the local clubs profiting from the Devils in any way, shape or form.
Still, it'd be a good exercise in PR for them and would go some of the way to proving whether or not they are there to actually help Tasmanian football in general or just to line their own pockets and to pump their own tyres up.
Ewwwwww I don't want that lot using my team's name as their own, it was bad enough when the scum up in Argyle Street did it in the late 90's.
Launceston seems to want to be the central focus of footy in the state, I wish for once they'd take the Devils with them!
If they really have to play down here play them at North Hobart on Sunday's and call them the Southern Devils.
In my opinion they only play over the river as a sort of convoluted form of penis extension anyway ('Look at our ground down here Mr Demetriou, it's got big modern stands!').
Look at most of the VFL grounds that are used, North Hobart is still better than most of them, has a shitload more atmosphere than Bellerive and they actually can win there (unlike 'The Jail').
I still don't see why the Devils don't sort of go on tour by playing games at smaller venues across the State if they really want to get everyone into taking an interest in them.
If they can play on some of the shit tips that they do in Melbourne surely they haven't got an excuse not to take footy to Longford or Scottsdale or Ulvie or Burnie or Cygnet or New Norfolk or wherever.
Play the match as the main drawcard of the day's proceedings with the local game as the curtain raiser which would raise desperately needed funds for footy in each town/district with the bigger crowds, increased bar/kiosk takings etc.
Something different, but would require less ego pampering and you'd have to wonder whether AFL Tas would want any of the local clubs profiting from the Devils in any way, shape or form.
Still, it'd be a good exercise in PR for them and would go some of the way to proving whether or not they are there to actually help Tasmanian football in general or just to line their own pockets and to pump their own tyres up.
I agree the afl games do hurt but the way they play this keeping of game by kicking it backwards instead of going straight down the ground and backing your team mate to beat his opposition player might bring back supporters to real club football,and if AFL TAS care they wont play Devils games on Saturdays and this might give local clubs a chance of survival,they might even get a suprise and see more at there games on Sundays by not forcing people to choose.
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Devils take it statewide
KINGPIN SAID " I still don't see why the Devils don't sort of go on tour by playing games at smaller venues across the State if they really want to get everyone into taking an interest in them.
If they can play on some of the shit tips that they do in Melbourne surely they haven't got an excuse not to take footy to Longford or Scottsdale or Ulvie or Burnie or Cygnet or New Norfolk or wherever."
Surely the Devils should play a few Sunday games at Nth Hobart? Isn't is just logical to play 2-3 games at the heart of footy in this state. Guaranteed a bigger crowd and a better day for all plus it's better to film from as the angle is rather perfect for a p...v
What's the go as a member with voting on these issues or is one not allowed to cast a vote at the TFC?
KINGPIN SAID " I still don't see why the Devils don't sort of go on tour by playing games at smaller venues across the State if they really want to get everyone into taking an interest in them.
If they can play on some of the shit tips that they do in Melbourne surely they haven't got an excuse not to take footy to Longford or Scottsdale or Ulvie or Burnie or Cygnet or New Norfolk or wherever."
Surely the Devils should play a few Sunday games at Nth Hobart? Isn't is just logical to play 2-3 games at the heart of footy in this state. Guaranteed a bigger crowd and a better day for all plus it's better to film from as the angle is rather perfect for a p...v
What's the go as a member with voting on these issues or is one not allowed to cast a vote at the TFC?
Re: Devils take it statewide
They only play about 9 home matches a year and there aren't that many other grounds that would be capable of hosting a game like that.
Besides, they'd only really need a bigger capacity ground if they were winning games, losing and the crowd would fit into Snug.
From memory that's why he chucked his membership in.
May have changed since then.
I'd rather buy Sorbent personally.
Well you'd think 2 or 3 at North Hobart yes.
They only play about 9 home matches a year and there aren't that many other grounds that would be capable of hosting a game like that.
Besides, they'd only really need a bigger capacity ground if they were winning games, losing and the crowd would fit into Snug.
Not 100% sure but from what someone that I used to work with who used to be a member was saying was that you have no rights on any issue relating to them, even if you paid for a membership.Duff TV said:
From memory that's why he chucked his membership in.
May have changed since then.
I'd rather buy Sorbent personally.
Can any of you Hawk supporters add any detail to the Itinerary below. Its off the Hawks website but no details on times or venues.
Community Camps will be held from Tuesday 5 February - Friday 8 February 2008. Come meet the Hawks at:
Hobart
King Island
Burnie
Devonport
Queenstown
St Helens
Clinics will be held during the day and the players will attend fundraising dinners in the evening
Wednesday 6 February 2008
Launceston
Youth and coaching forums will be held in the evening
Thursday 7 February 2008
Training session (Aurora Stadium)
Superclinic (Aurora Stadium)
Memberships and merchandise available at the ground
Friday 8 February 2008
Intra-Club practice match (Aurora Stadium)
Community Camps will be held from Tuesday 5 February - Friday 8 February 2008. Come meet the Hawks at:
Hobart
King Island
Burnie
Devonport
Queenstown
St Helens
Clinics will be held during the day and the players will attend fundraising dinners in the evening
Wednesday 6 February 2008
Launceston
Youth and coaching forums will be held in the evening
Thursday 7 February 2008
Training session (Aurora Stadium)
Superclinic (Aurora Stadium)
Memberships and merchandise available at the ground
Friday 8 February 2008
Intra-Club practice match (Aurora Stadium)
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the problem afl tas have with playing on sunday though is junior footy... a lot of the kids are playing and cant make games.
as for crowd numbers, i do believe when they made the finals afew yrs back bellerive got over 10,000??? support is there when they are winning. like anything fans wanna see their side get up
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- ALL COMMUNITY CLINICS WILL BE HELD AT 1pm
- SUPER CLINIC @ Aurora stadium will start at 11.00am
- INTRA CLUB MATCH @ Aurora Stadium will start at 10.30am
- COACHING & YOUTH Forums to be held at 7.30pm
Thanks for that, hopefully clubs will receive more details closer to the date.
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The club has a terrific history and are a young club on the rise after playing in the 2006 AFLQ Grand Final and last season winning the Reserve Grade Premiership. One of the top 5 clubs Australia Wide for players drafted.
Club has been involved in some off field issues which have now been resolved but have found ourselves slow out of the blocks from a recruiting point of view. The club is seeking recruits who feel they have something to offer at this level and would like to take the oppurtunity to live in QLD and play in the AFLQ.
The club has a terrific history and are a young club on the rise after playing in the 2006 AFLQ Grand Final and last season winning the Reserve Grade Premiership. One of the top 5 clubs Australia Wide for players drafted.
Club has been involved in some off field issues which have now been resolved but have found ourselves slow out of the blocks from a recruiting point of view. The club is seeking recruits who feel they have something to offer at this level and would like to take the oppurtunity to live in QLD and play in the AFLQ.
little snippet in today's Herald Sun telling us that Nathan Grima's done his ACL and is likely gone for the season
terrible news for a player who's worked so hard to get his AFL chance
terrible news for a player who's worked so hard to get his AFL chance
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Premier League DVD via Ebay
FOR SALE: 2007 SFL Premier League Senior DVD
Via Ebay. Don't pay $30. Opening bid $4. Make your own bid for a piece of history.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150211475490&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:AU:1123
3 day listing. I have 10 in stock and ready to go. Happy bidding.
Demo on the Duff TV site here http://dufftv.com.au/?page_id=78
FOR SALE: 2007 SFL Premier League Senior DVD
Via Ebay. Don't pay $30. Opening bid $4. Make your own bid for a piece of history.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150211475490&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:AU:1123
3 day listing. I have 10 in stock and ready to go. Happy bidding.
Demo on the Duff TV site here http://dufftv.com.au/?page_id=78
In the Examiner today, Scott Stephens has told the Devils he is not interested in playing VFL Football in 2008 and has signed with Launceston. Launceston has also recently signed Gary Shipton and has clearances for Shannon Baker(Wynyard) and Sonny Whiting(South Launceston)
Other reported signings,
Ulverstone; Mark Harris(Qld), Sam Lovatt
Devonport; Nick Leedham.
Other reported signings,
Ulverstone; Mark Harris(Qld), Sam Lovatt
Devonport; Nick Leedham.
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Shannon Bakes possibly the guy you're looking for from Wynyard roorat?
Correct! Thanks - typo and congrats on posting our 6,000th reply
See if I can get these right
Northern Bombers;
Still negotiating for; Darren Crawford & Sam Whish-Wilson(Ulverstone),Kristian Higgs(Devonport) and Callum Newman(Latrobe)
Clearances obtained for;
Zane Littlejohn(latrobe), Simon Spencer(Glenorchy)
Shannon Bakes is the dude. Ran 16-6 on the beep test recently. Former runner up in Baldock Medal in 2005. Will win the thing if his body doesn't fall apart. Sticky tape is holding it together.
No one will match him athletically. Respected by those that know NTFL footy.
Launceston are going to be hard to toss again this year with Bakes and Sonny Whiting, plus Derb and Stephens for the full year.
North will also improve dramatcally if they can get all the players they're after signed.
North will also improve dramatcally if they can get all the players they're after signed.
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Shippy Went to tafe with him last year Whats he like on the footy Oval
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Played against him before he left Launceston a few years back. Was a dynamic, versatile flanker. Apparently he's put on a bit of beef, but some of the Launi connections would be better qualified to comment on this. Rep squad member too.
Here's a new talking point. Think about these....
2008 tips for:
a) Premiership
b) League Best and Fairest
c) Leading Goal Kicker
d) Player to watch/most improved/under the radar
Any league around the state..... Comments with predictions are good too!
NTFL
a) Launceston
b) Sam Whish-Wilson tied with Shannon Bakes
c) Adam Derbashire
d) Jacob Hislop
2008 tips for:
a) Premiership
b) League Best and Fairest
c) Leading Goal Kicker
d) Player to watch/most improved/under the radar
Any league around the state..... Comments with predictions are good too!
NTFL
a) Launceston
b) Sam Whish-Wilson tied with Shannon Bakes
c) Adam Derbashire
d) Jacob Hislop
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derba will kick 140 goals this yr. the mans a freak. unless he comes back to devils later in the yr which is a possibility.
sammy WW is playing devils as well so would need to play well in those games he is with the bombers/robins to win medal!
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