u19 section 1

[footy_nerd]

just wondering what everyones thoughts are on rupertswood

they are newcomers to the vafa and their rise to the top ranks of u19 football has been extremely quick, what do other teams think about this i'm sure the pretty boys from st kevins and the like wouldn't be to happy with having to play hard tough in under football with the sunbury ferals.

 

[St.Kev's Cowboy]

That'd be right. Just because you're obviously from Rupo you think you're boys are hard nuts. We'll just wait and see. Keep in mind that we Kev's have been in section one a fair while. The Rupo team only just entered. I'm sure they'll hold their own though, have heard good things on the D1 thread. If you know Rupo, who are the players to watch? Also what is Banyule like as well?

 

[johnfromtheVAFA]

As a big VAFA man myself i have no one team i am aligned with but used to play for the Xavs, so still barrack for ny boys and i think they will be a big threat to rupo who llok a little small. But well see how they go, they have done some impressive work in the seniors moving uop all those grades. And i hear great things of a beau lovett what can you tell me?

 

[St.Kev's Cowboy]

Well John, we got down to Rupertswood early on Saturday and saw the last 3 quarters of the under 19 red match that Rupo were in and I have to say i was very impressed. Especially with the bloke you spoke about, Beau Lovett. He had a Lloyd like ability to mark and kick with deadly accuracy. Will definately break into the section 1 side soon. Could take the spot of someone like Spinner, Bradley, Smith or Allport. Slot him at Full forward and watch the records be broken!

 

[johnfromtheVAFA]

really ike the reports on that kid, and the ones on rupo. Are you from ST Kevins, a washed up hack trying to relive your haydays or do you have a duty at the club as i am interested in them and how they reacted to the thumping the lumberjacks from the woods gave them.

 

[footy_nerd]

i to got down to the game on saturday, after a disappointing last quarter fad out last week rupo looked stronger and appeared a lot harder at the ball than their st kevins counterparts, whilst i haven't seen all teams play, rupo seem to be improving each week and they just need to get the processes right before they become a major force.

Beau Lovett, yes an interesting topic, i got down early last week to watch the red section game, and with a few key rupo linkman out they still looked to move the ball really well, and Lovett up forward was a real focal point, Kicked 3or 4, gave of at least another 3 had over 20 touches, and took some 15 marks, wouldn't be long before he is moved up into the ones. I also noted his ability to chase and just make a contest even when out numbered, i hear the cannons are looking at him, so he may not be down at rupo for much longer.

the suprise result of the round would have to be the absoulte flogging of banyule, they didn't score a single point, very disappointing, obviously something needs to be down about this, maybe a mid season relagation, the vafa is trying to promote an exceptional standard of football, but with results like that the competition is belittled and if it continues the comp is in serious danger of lossing the respect it has fought hard to develop.

Old Xavs and De la Salle look to be the form sides of the competition

 

[johnfromtheVAFA]

Footy nerd, your comments of a mid year relegation is disgraceful. Though i agree on the insippid performance of banyule, they have only played 3 games and have yet to play rupo, who are really looking forward to a little pay back for what they dished up in the sec2 grand final last year should be an interresting game in round 8 i think. Agree on your ocmments of lovett too real force at rupo. And the Xavs will have the wood over de la they have just begun to work for each other and look in fine form.

 

[OldMelburnian28]

Footy Nerd you have hit the hammer on the head! I have now watched 2 rupo under 19 red games and beau lovett has definently stood out. Has great ability for a young kid and will develop into a quality VAFA footballer. As for the records 'St Kevs Cowboy'...consider them broken.

 

[johnfromtheVAFA]

Old melbournian, its a fair distance for you to travel downto rupo to play, i wonder why you would be watching a section red side while the melbournians are still in sec 2.

 

[OldMelburnian28]

Maybe i am an ex OldMelburnian player living in Sunbury? did you ever think of that? I do take interest in other in a variety of football clubs you know, and these kids can play. Why would you be so critical of me johnfromthevafa? Is my input unnecessary?

 

[Supa Frank]

Maybe i am an ex OldMelburnian player living in Sunbury? did you ever think of that? I do take interest in other in a variety of football clubs you know, and these kids can play. Why would you be so critical of me johnfromthevafa? Is my input unnecessary?

I am from OMs, what is the Physio's name to prove it then?

 

[johnfromtheVAFA]

i do appreciate the comments you post old melbournian, i was just interested in why a melbournians footballer would take such an interest in a rupo game? and why when they have a sec one side would you even bother to get out of bed on a sold winters day to cast your eyes on the section red side?

 

[big_bad_bustling_bazza]

As a seasoned campaigner for the woodsmen, i would just like to say that the hype is justified with a new look side and no huge loses from last year the boys are ready and raring to tear through the private school softys that seem to b plentiful in the under 19 section 1 comp!
with pressure from the reds from the likes of lovett, braddy and a huge performance on the weekend by timmy o'keafe the side is really starting to firm up!
they lacked in a pre-season due to their pitfull senior counterparts stranded in D1 however their natural skill and ability combined with match fitness is starting to shine through.
expect the ruppy boys to b strong contenders come the seasons end!
i would also like to comment on the poor form of quigley so far this year, perhaps a relagation to the reds for a few weeks will put the fire back in his belly and inspire a form turn around.

 

[digger9]

well supa frank, im a bernards boy and dominating in the 2s at the moment, have just recently come back from injury and pushing selection this week. i was also an ex melburnians boy, the physio back in my day was ivanna humpalot. is she still there? i hear she is close to yourself? she was fine and dandy a few years ago coming straight from those little hostels by the side of the ground.
bernards will dominate all your terrible teams in section 1, i cant wait to see how that rupo side comes up against the bernards. although i have heard lovett is an outstanding prospect - leads by example, talks the talk and walks the walk literally walks the walk. it seems though all those rupertswood people in here are forgetting how you actually got to section 1. It was the likes of fellow bernards boy Callan Potter, Brad Constantine and from what i remember someone by the name of James House who got elevated to the 2s from the 19s. I know this as I am very close with Ben Carbonaro who is now at the Werribee tigers forging an afl journalism career. He gives me very good inside information.

 

[johnfromtheVAFA]

some valid points but bernards will not last the season with many calder representatives unavalibe come finals in tac cup, but the xavs have the names to go the distance and would like to say the reports of rupo are nothing short of a joke these players named are reds players and are no where near the standards of what the sec 1 boys are playing pull your heads in and post some decent ideas guys.

 

[OldMelburnian28]

Now come on John, don't you think that's a bit harsh??? Have you actually been down and watched a rupo game? I have the feeling you are a cynical person with hostile feelings towards the boys from sunbury...they mustn't be THAT bad if their playing section 1 footy.

 

[Frederik Kanoute]

You do realise that the cannons bloke associated with the bernards 19's haven't played a game yet, probably won't play more than a handful and won't be required come finals time. the bernards side is full of good honest footballers with tons of ability who bust their gut every week and smash their opponents. never get an easy game against them

 

[johnfromtheVAFA]

Gee buddy, you might want to actually check who plays on the weekend. The game just gone st bernards had to massive inclusions in j.Foulds and A.Stapleton two quality cannons players who would not be out of league in the tac cup. But hey nice post buddy, you idiot

 

[OldMelburnian28]

Well noted John, time we start pulling up users on their pitiful lies. Frederik...get your facts strait! Either change your source, or wash your mouth out with soup you naughty boy.

 

[Vafa06]

Gee buddy, you might want to actually check who plays on the weekend. The game just gone st bernards had to massive inclusions in j.Foulds and A.Stapleton two quality cannons players who would not be out of league in the tac cup. But hey nice post buddy, you idiot

You have no idea at all, with or without them 2 players the St.Bernards U/19's are very strong and will match it with any team on any day. Go back into your hole in the ground you rat.

 

[St.Kev's Cowboy]

Can't say I've ever heard of anyone washing their mouth out "with soup." But nonetheless what are everyones tips for the week?
Mine are: De La by a large amount
Rupo just over Marcellin
St Bernads over Uni B's
The old drink to dish out a hiding to the "Yulers"
And unfortunately the Xavs over my mob

 

[OldMelburnian28]

You have no idea at all, with or without them 2 players the St.Bernards U/19's are very strong and will match it with any team on any day. Go back into your hole in the ground you rat.

Very harsh words there, do i sense a bit of hostility between you and 'johnfromthevafa'...or is the issue of st bernards 19's struggling without their 2 guns a bit of a touchy subject down there???

 

[Champs wear da No.16]

johnny and oldmelb bloke, i dont understand why u dont rate bernards, maybe u should listen to my old mate freddy on what is happening down there at bernards. the bernards players tht r on the cannons list will never all play at once and even if they do, i can tell u it wouldnt really worry any1 down at bernards all tht much. the list at bernards is very strong and there is great competition within the club to get a game in the 19's.

why doesnt any1 really think tht they r a threat or a chance at success?

 

[nicho_magic]

i''ll be apart of the xavs v st kevs clash... i expect st kevs to get pumped by roughly 100 points. but we'll see

 

[frase18]

Can't say I've ever heard of anyone washing their mouth out "with soup." But nonetheless what are everyones tips for the week?
Mine are: De La by a large amount
Rupo just over Marcellin
St Bernads over Uni B's
The old drink to dish out a hiding to the "Yulers"
And unfortunately the Xavs over my mob

are you serious? does no one on this forum rubbish give marcellin a sniff at anything.. only won the 19s flag by 10 goals last year over a team that rupertswood beat by a point. if the seniors werent such a young team no other team in the 19's would get a sniff.