Western Region Football League team (Part 1)

[brains01]

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I saw the big fella standing on the sidelines on Sunday in the last quarter of the 2's so who knows. Julier is a big unit and from what i saw on Sat very hard to tackle. Almost took some heads off with his don't argues! Jeremy is either resting up for the big one or he is injuried. Anyone know?

yeah Jeremy Bond is out with a hamstring from a couple of weeks ago i am not sure if he will be right by the granny but he would be a good match up for Julier.

 

[Lopburi]

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yeah Jeremy Bond is out with a hamstring from a couple of weeks ago i am not sure if he will be right by the granny but he would be a good match up for Julier.

Jeremy Bond is a good ruckman but don't think he matches up to Julier. That bloke is all class, he was way to strong through the body for Puhar on the weekend. Mind you for a skinny bloke Puhar could be doing worse.
Julier will be the key to Port's easy win over Hoppers this week by exploiting their lack of skill in the ruck. He'll give Port first use all day down to foward line and i'm tipping Port to win by about 7-8 goals.
Then it'll be great to see a rematch of Saturday between Spotty and Port. As much as i hate seeing Port dominate this league and take away a third GF i'm gonna be supporting you guys all the way through...couldn't stand seeing Spotty winning the flag.

 

[fdlfan]

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yeah i agree that on field he leads by example with the way he plays but i just wasnt impressed with his speech but that is just my opinion.
Is Jeremy Bond any chance of getting a game in the granny or would spotty just go with Pelar to run with Julier who did a really good job on the weekend if they play port again because Puhar is just fighting out of his weight division against Julier

I was the at the 3/4 time huddle for Spotty on Saturday and thought that Theodore's speech was a bit ordinary, Not much emotion but if that is how he usually is then it must work for him and Spotty. Kelly seemed to be the one who was getting it all organised and playing a big role.

Julier has been the biggest influence in both of Port's finals games and especially if Becker isn't there for Hoppers, I can't see Doyle offering much resistance. Port didn't take as much advantage of his dominance on Saturday as they should have, with Webb down and not getting the ball out enough from the centre. But they still hung in there all day in their typical Colt's fashion.

What chance of Massis being back, definitely need him to beat Spotty and maybe stop Kelly dominating again.

 

[Busted]

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Heard the 3/4 speech thought it was direct and too the point, from the Spotty games i have seen this year Luke leads by example, tough, relentless and uncomprimising he doesn't get caught up with too much emotion. The group has obviously responded well. As usual Clarky spoke well full of passion. Has been doing it for a few years now.

I am a long time Port man both vfl and the wrfl, havent been around the colts for a while now but after watching saturdays game i can tell you it will be three in a row for our boys looking forward to the after party 15/09/07 sorry Spotswood. Luke is not tough not relentless cant speak cant coach,spoty is soft always has been and it starts with the coach and the pee heart captains jensen and monty

 

[cougarman]

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a lot of people seem to have opinions and thoughts about a colts v spotswood gf, i can tell you now we're not worried about spotswood at all and the reason for that is we have to beat hoppers crossing first, then we will worry about the woodsmen

as a playing group if we start thinking about grand finals and spotty before we have earnt the right to play them again we will find ourselves at the clare castle having man monday before we know it

make no mistake hoppers are a good side and we will need to play well to beat them, if and when we win then we will focus on spotswood

 

[Thunderball]

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I am a long time Port man both vfl and the wrfl, havent been around the colts for a while now but after watching saturdays game i can tell you it will be three in a row for our boys looking forward to the after party 15/09/07 sorry Spotswood. Luke is not tough not relentless cant speak cant coach,spoty is soft always has been and it starts with the coach and the pee hart captains jensen and monty

What, no Internet Access at Her Majesty's Prison Barwon ? Obviously haven't seen any footy this year. You don't have to be a thug or a sly sneako to be tough. Theodore puts his head over the ball and gets belted from pillar to post every week but still manages to rack up 30 odd posessions. Your comment about Spotty being soft is obviously a backhanded swipe at Colts and every other team in the Competition as they have only lost the one game. Can't speak, can't coach !! Look at the results. Coaching is a team effort so Theodore, his assistant Kelly and Boardman Langlands have done a good job so far. Who coaches Colts anyway. Clarke who leads by example or Ellis who can't speak ?

 

[georgemichael]

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Well, i've spoken lot of crap on the thread already and it is only Monday Morning.

Well said Thunderball, all I did was make an observation and you get your knickers in a knot, but seeing I got a rise out of you it's obvious it upsets you that so many people on here have noticed Big Rays penchant for going the little blokes.

 

[Busted]

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What, no Internet Access at Her Majesty's Prison Barwon ? Obviously haven't seen any footy this year. You don't have to be a thug or a sly sneako to be tough. Theodore puts his head over the ball and gets belted from pillar to post every week but still manages to rack up 30 odd posessions. Your comment about Spotty being soft is obviously a backhanded swipe at Colts and every other team in the Competition as they have only lost the one game. Can't speak, can't coach !! Look at the results. Coaching is a team effort so Theodore, his assistant Kelly and Boardman Langlands have done a good job so far. Who coaches Colts anyway. Clarke who leads by example or Ellis who can't speak ?

It doesn't matter who coaches the Colts we will smash Spotty in two weeks and then Clarke, Ellis and whoever else wants to can run around with the cup held high.You say look at the results what a waste of a season it will be,what a waste of money. Spotswood will be happy at least they havent finished 4th or 5th again.Theodore,kelly,langlands how many coaches do you need for a bought team my mum could coach that team to a runners up.Like i said lacks HARDNESS and it starts at the top!!!!!!!

 

[inka]

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Good year for the Cats, unfortunatly lost to Hoppers who ran away with it in the last couple of mins.

Bigger, Better & Brighter times next year with Leigh Davis signing on to take
out the Full Forward role, if you didn't know or were'nt @ the Star Bar sunday
nite, he kicked 5 goals in the early game.

 

[cougarman]

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Good year for the Cats, unfortunatly lost to Hoppers who ran away with it in the last couple of mins.

Bigger, Better & Brighter times next year with Leigh Davis signing on to take
out the Full Forward role, if you didn't know or were'nt @ the Star Bar satday
nite, he kicked 5 goals in the early game.

it was a missed opportunity for the cats, with 10 minutes to go it looked like they would run away with it they led by 8 points 1 more goal and it was good night hoppers

 

[Micka Morris]

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It doesn't matter who coaches the Colts we will smash Spotty in two weeks and then Clarke, Ellis and whoever else wants to can run around with the cup held high.You say look at the results what a waste of a season it will be,what a waste of money. Spotswood will be happy at least they havent finished 4th or 5th again.Theodore,kelly,langlands how many coaches do you need for a bought team my mum could coach that team to a runners up.Like i said lacks HARDNESS and it starts at the top!!!!!!!

Busted, where have you been all year? Love your work!

 

[Busted]

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Busted, where have you been all year? Love your work!

Ive been around just been biding my time, sick of all the crap that is spotswood footy club. Should be around the club a bit more now after a few years away.

 

[I_know_everything]

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Ive been around just been biding my time, sick of all the crap that is spotswood footy club. Should be around the club a bit more now after a few years away.

Sounds like someone here is jealous.I would love to have my club to be as successful as Spotty.From juniors right up to the seniors.
I have been around the league for quite a while and don't ever remember a year where spotty hasn't had at least one team playing in the finals.

 

[inka]

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it was a missed opportunity for the cats, with 10 minutes to go it looked like they would run away with it they led by 8 points 1 more goal and it was good night hoppers

Very true, a few umpiring decisions that didn't go our way and 50m penalties against us...life goes on. But a great effort by all, Go Cats.

How did Cooper pull up, heard he spent time in hospital satday nite??? Tough as nails, should pull through if true!

 

[DaVinci]

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I am a long time Port man both vfl and the wrfl, havent been around the colts for a while now but after watching saturdays game i can tell you it will be three in a row for our boys looking forward to the after party 15/09/07 sorry Spotswood. Luke is not tough not relentless cant speak cant coach,spoty is soft always has been and it starts with the coach and the pee heart captains jensen and monty

Busted you have got to be kidding yourself i think you are allowing your emotions to get ahead of you. You obviously haven't watched any spotty games to say what you are saying. I saw Luke play at Williamstown and he was just as hard and relentless as he is today. As for Monty i'm sure ROCK could honestly say he is no pee heart, was down a little on the weekend but has been a respected player and leader in this league for many years. And about Jensen plays footy hard not his fault his bigger than most, your kidding yourself Busted. Unless you are going to say something reasonable do us a favour and don't say a thing!

 

[Micka Morris]

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Sounds like someone here is jealous.I would love to have my club to be as successful as Spotty.From juniors right up to the seniors.
I have been around the league for quite a while and don't ever remember a year where spotty hasn't had at least one team playing in the finals.

IKE, Busted barracks for the colts - what would he have to be jealous about? Are you saying the colts are not a successful club?

 

[chest]

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IKE, Busted barracks for the colts - what would he have to be jealous about? Are you saying the colts are not a successful club?

Ok so no w most teams are finished lets have a look at the year that was and make a few assumptions....
Parkside - were always going to struggle losing nearly their whole side and coach shepperbottom did not have much chance. Will be interesting to see what happens in the off season with relegation, shutting doors and now possibly going to the EDFL. Better players Juegan, Doorwood, Folwell, Tirrell and Jackal.
Yarra - new coaches promised a lot early but did not recruit in the off season and from there struggled. Will need to pick up key position players over summer to be able to hold their own. Must also retain a lot of their players but rumblings have the cook brothers heading for higher ground and a few others looking elsewhere. A good draw if there is one against St Albans but did not win a game since round 6. Better players for the year include chandler, the two cooks, davidson, the two kings and foreman.
Not appointment on coaches for next season but applications open and some players would love to see reserves coach Richardson get the nod.

Glenorden - very hard coming up from div 2 and struggled early getting belted by all clubs but came good latter in the year and strung a few wins together. Received a few players from werribee when they were avaliable and this bolstered their list. Looking for a new coach in the off season with a few former hoppers players being sought out but no announcement as of yet. Will need to pick up key position players in the off season to compliment their young on ballers. Better players include, Moloney and Inella.

Altona - Like glenorden struggled early but were well coached and never really got blown out (not always anyway) against the power clubs. Second half of the season was very good and promising for the future.
Have a very good under 18's and this should see them improve next year and potentialy challenge for the finals. No announcement on the coaching position for next year but it is being advertised. Looking for a few key position players to help bolster their plethera of young on ballers. Things look good in the future for Altona. Beter players Freeland.... have gone blank after there but some very good on ballers and young flankers.

St Albans - If they want to leave, let them go.... Started so well this season knocking off Sunshine and Colts but the second half of the season saw them struggle and finish off the year with a draw to yarra and a loss to glenorden. Coach Kolynick is safe for a few more years but they just seem to lack agression at the pil and when the chips are down, st albans are down. Have arguably the best set up in the league and need to pick up some hard on ballers in the off season. Better players include spooner, the fitz boys, and agius who may just win the priest......

Will complete the top five when finals over.
3 teams left, spotty colts and hoppers.....
Will be a drubbing on saturday, colts by 9 goals....

Thoughts on this post

 

[DaVinci]

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Good assessment Chest you obviously know your footy. Thought Glenorden did well especially after their poor performance in round 2 against spotty actually bounced back and earned respect. Good on them. Altona need to recruit they have been in this position many a times but they continue to think it is just going to happen. They have some great young Kids coming up but i feel they nedd at least 5 quality senior players before they can think about finals. St Albans is in trouble if they want to leave let them go. They were very disappointing this year and from all reports it comes from the coach. Few players unhappy with him and may just decide to move on. Never had the greatest work rate as a player seems as though it continues as coach from what i have heard.

As for this weeks game as i said earlier Colts by no less than 4 goalscould be 8 goals. Hoppers haven't showed a lot of ticker in the finals. Maybe they are still recovering from last year. Frost is the only one to hold his head up he is a credit to himself and his club. What would they do without him.

 

[WRFLfan]

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What, no Internet Access at Her Majesty's Prison Barwon ? Obviously haven't seen any footy this year. You don't have to be a thug or a sly sneako to be tough. Theodore puts his head over the ball and gets belted from pillar to post every week but still manages to rack up 30 odd posessions. Your comment about Spotty being soft is obviously a backhanded swipe at Colts and every other team in the Competition as they have only lost the one game. Can't speak, can't coach !! Look at the results. Coaching is a team effort so Theodore, his assistant Kelly and Boardman Langlands have done a good job so far. Who coaches Colts anyway. Clarke who leads by example or Ellis who can't speak ?

Dont worry about our coaching staff it has the runs on the board
Agree Da Vinci with your comments about frost people are quick to bag him and say hes past it but against us the first time he gathered 41 possies and on the weekend he keep getting it although he isnt the player he was he still is dominating possies in games and is always attracted close checking, l just think his disposal isnt as hurtful as it once was.
Also think they got it right with Kelly being BOG he dominated and his disposal(ask Keenan) is the best l have seen entering the attacking 50 when he has the ball looking forward if you as a backman arent close enough to your man and he goes to him you might find yourself in trouble

 

[DaVinci]

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Dont worry about our coaching staff it has the runs on the board
Agree Da Vinci with your comments about frost people are quick to bag him and say hes past it but against us the first time he gathered 41 possies and on the weekend he keep getting it although he isnt the player he was he still is dominating possies in games and is always attracted close checking, l just think his disposal isnt as hurtful as it once was.
Also think they got it right with Kelly being BOG he dominated and his disposal(ask Keenan) is the best l have seen entering the attacking 50 when he has the ball looking forward if you as a backman arent close enough to your man and he goes to him you might find yourself in trouble

There is no doubt that Frosty is the most decorated player in the league for a reason isn't what he was but still a gun and demands respect otherwise he will dominate. Kelly was very damaging his disposal to Keenan in the 2nd was amazing and once Keenan started to play in front Bonnett could not stop him after holding him in the first. Thought Jacobs was good though as well for colts and unless i was watching another game was Kelly's direct opponent. Fair shootout. Gets overlooked a lot in colts team and his importants i'm sure the colts know how important he is to setting things up. Almost like a point guard in basketball. haven't heard from Beazer lately is he going to let us know how the spotty boys are feeling with the fact they are in the GF?

 

[grover06]

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Ok so no w most teams are finished lets have a look at the year that was and make a few assumptions....
Parkside - were always going to struggle losing nearly their whole side and coach shepperbottom did not have much chance. Will be interesting to see what happens in the off season with relegation, shutting doors and now possibly going to the EDFL. Better players Juegan, Doorwood, Folwell, Tirrell and Jackal.
Yarra - new coaches promised a lot early but did not recruit in the off season and from there struggled. Will need to pick up key position players over summer to be able to hold their own. Must also retain a lot of their players but rumblings have the cook brothers heading for higher ground and a few others looking elsewhere. A good draw if there is one against St Albans but did not win a game since round 6. Better players for the year include chandler, the two cooks, davidson, the two kings and foreman.
Not appointment on coaches for next season but applications open and some players would love to see reserves coach Richardson get the nod.

Glenorden - very hard coming up from div 2 and struggled early getting belted by all clubs but came good latter in the year and strung a few wins together. Received a few players from werribee when they were avaliable and this bolstered their list. Looking for a new coach in the off season with a few former hoppers players being sought out but no announcement as of yet. Will need to pick up key position players in the off season to compliment their young on ballers. Better players include, Moloney and Inella.

Altona - Like glenorden struggled early but were well coached and never really got blown out (not always anyway) against the power clubs. Second half of the season was very good and promising for the future.
Have a very good under 18's and this should see them improve next year and potentialy challenge for the finals. No announcement on the coaching position for next year but it is being advertised. Looking for a few key position players to help bolster their plethera of young on ballers. Things look good in the future for Altona. Beter players Freeland.... have gone blank after there but some very good on ballers and young flankers.

St Albans - If they want to leave, let them go.... Started so well this season knocking off Sunshine and Colts but the second half of the season saw them struggle and finish off the year with a draw to yarra and a loss to glenorden. Coach Kolynick is safe for a few more years but they just seem to lack agression at the pil and when the chips are down, st albans are down. Have arguably the best set up in the league and need to pick up some hard on ballers in the off season. Better players include spooner, the fitz boys, and agius who may just win the priest......

Will complete the top five when finals over.
3 teams left, spotty colts and hoppers.....
Will be a drubbing on saturday, colts by 9 goals....

Thoughts on this post

how do u know so much about all clubs chest? surely u dont travel to every game on a saturday and stand at the bar to find out all the deeper workings? ud only be at each game for 5 minutes if u did? are u mates with the presidents of all clubs maybe?

seem to have deeper knowledge than most...

 

[georgemichael]

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There is no doubt that Frosty is the most decorated player in the league for a reason isn't what he was but still a gun and demands respect otherwise he will dominate. Kelly was very damaging his disposal to Keenan in the 2nd was amazing and onceKeenan started to play in front Bonnett could not stop him after holding him in the first. Thought Jacobs was good though as well for colts and unless i was watching another game was Kelly's direct opponent. Fair shootout. Gets overlooked a lot in colts team and his importants i'm sure the colts know how important he is to setting things up. Almost like a point guard in basketball. haven't heard from Beazer lately is he going to let us know how the spotty boys are feeling with the fact they are in the GF?

Agree on two points there.....Frost is and has been a star in this comp for a long time. The guy is a freak. Jacobs and Kelly were equally as damaging so we'll call that even, but apart from that 2nd qtr. when he was fed the ball Keenan was well beaten by Bonnett. Looking forward to a return bout (hopefully)and some great matchups.

 

[ROCK07]

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Agree on two points there.....Frost is and has been a star in this comp for a long time. The guy is a freak. Jacobs and Kelly were equally as damaging so we'll call that even, but apart from that 2nd qtr. when he was fed the ball Keenan was well beaten by Bonnett. Looking forward to a return bout (hopefully)and some great matchups.

Agree with these two statements but just shows how well crackers is going and the delivery he gets, when he gets beaten and kicks four.
We have to get over hoppers first,who showed alot of character on sunday to be just about gone and then get up late really showed alot of fight,matthew ryan was the matchwinner in my opinion,took a great mark in defense then kicked a goal a few minutes later very good player.
Will clonan play?missing only 1 game with a hammy seems unlikely,j caddt strained his thursday bfore our last encounter and he will miss again but i suppose hoppers do need a bigger target up forward and maybe disco can just prop in front of goal,it will be a tough ask.

 

[DaVinci]

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Agree with these two statements but just shows how well crackers is going and the delivery he gets, when he gets beaten and kicks four.
We have to get over hoppers first,who showed alot of character on sunday to be just about gone and then get up late really showed alot of fight,matthew ryan was the matchwinner in my opinion,took a great mark in defense then kicked a goal a few minutes later very good player.
Will clonan play?missing only 1 game with a hammy seems unlikely,j caddt strained his thursday bfore our last encounter and he will miss again but i suppose hoppers do need a bigger target up forward and maybe disco can just prop in front of goal,it will be a tough ask.

Wasn't a day for forwards really ROCK both you and Monte had a quite 3 and i thought Crackers and Caddy although both kicked 4 and 5 respectively didn't seem to stamp authority on the game. Is it the bigger grounds?

 

[13-CABS]

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Looking forward to the game this weekend. Think Hoppers have had a couple of tough weeks in a row now, and expect Colts to get up pretty easily in the end. Jullier will again dominate, hes too big, strong and talented for Bekker or the other fella. Forward line of Clarke, Caddy, Brannan, Winters against possibly Clonan, Phipps, Leatch and Ryan is probably where the game will be won or lost. What are the other key match ups? I reckon it will be pretty hot early, and could see a few of the younger Hoppers guys taking a backward step. For that reason, and also the ruck domination im tipping Colts by 6 goals.