What's happening in the Bendigo Football League

[The Talking Goat]

Had a look at The lightning Premiership on Saturday and thought it was interesting the difference in umpiring BFL to GVFL. On saturday the umpires appeared to want to be in complete control, especially one fat little red head to the point of over umpiring. Warning water boys about coaching, paying free kicks against ruckman for foot on the circle at centre bounces etc. Also the way the little fat red headed freak spoke to players was with little respect. Does he realise people go to watch the football not the umpires. I hope for all players in the BFL he doesnt do too many senior games, though the way he carried himself i got the idea he might. On the whole thought Echuca will have a better year than Rochester (weight of numbers to come in) and Gisborne and South Bendigo both looked good.

interesting comments man who obviously kicks well on the right foot. being an obvious gvfl supporter, what did you make of the standard of the bfl teams, all be it under strength teams.

 

[no left foot]

interesting comments man who obviously kicks well on the right foot. being an obvious gvfl supporter, what did you make of the standard of the bfl teams, all be it under strength teams.[/quote]

Gisborne, South and probably Golden Square looked the best. Sandhurst Eaglehawk and Ballarat Jnrs were young and Kangaroo Flat looked like they fielded seconds and young blokes. Interesting concept though and would have been really interesting if full sides were fielded.

 

[Truth Hurts]

interesting comments man who obviously kicks well on the right foot. being an obvious gvfl supporter, what did you make of the standard of the bfl teams, all be it under strength teams.

Gisborne, South and probably Golden Square looked the best. Sandhurst Eaglehawk and Ballarat Jnrs were young and Kangaroo Flat looked like they fielded seconds and young blokes. Interesting concept though and would have been really interesting if full sides were fielded.[/quote]

Square looked like one of the best???

They didn't win a game, finished last in the pool, got rolled by eaglehawk! You think they looked better than the burra whilst losing to them??

 

[south_hawk]

I think nth city had a fair few out and will be a different side come round one v's south bendigo. South bendigo must have done well to make the grand final on saturday night, who played well? how did the coach Dan O'bree go?

South did well, whould be interesting to see which 2005 players will be kicked to the 2's for the new players to come in. For me Brad Rohde showed good signs, also Reesey was a star for south and looks to be one or the more promising recruits, showed great leadership. Zane Taylor looks like he could be another little Al Galea in time. Daniel Bevan suffered an injury in the GF and was stretchered off. South look promising.

Breeza like always stood up for the club and starred in all games bar one where he was a bit quiet. Was stiff not to get the MVP for the day I thought. But yeah, like always great work from O'Bree.

 

[no left foot]

Gisborne, South and probably Golden Square looked the best. Sandhurst Eaglehawk and Ballarat Jnrs were young and Kangaroo Flat looked like they fielded seconds and young blokes. Interesting concept though and would have been really interesting if full sides were fielded.

Square looked like one of the best???

They didn't win a game, finished last in the pool, got rolled by eaglehawk! You think they looked better than the burra whilst losing to them??[/quote]

Watched Golden Square only just go down to Rochester, big guy in the ruck took plenty of marks dropping back into defence.

 

[Bowser]

After I ramm it in your poopa.

Ouch!!!

 

[The Nest]

South did well, whould be interesting to see which 2005 players will be kicked to the 2's for the new players to come in. For me Brad Rohde showed good signs, also Reesey was a star for south and looks to be one or the more promising recruits, showed great leadership. Zane Taylor looks like he could be another little Al Galea in time. Daniel Bevan suffered an injury in the GF and was stretchered off. South look promising.

Breeza like always stood up for the club and starred in all games bar one where he was a bit quiet. Was stiff not to get the MVP for the day I thought. But yeah, like always great work from O'Bree.

Little Tails has a lot of **** in him for a little bloke. Is dangerous around goals and loves to mouth a bit. Good little fella, will compliment the bloods nicely.

 

[ROOBOY14]

Has Matt O'Toole been sited for the square as yet?

 

[wobble]

Has Matt O'Toole been sited for the square as yet?

He is all set to be unleashed in Round 1 against the reigning premiers from all reports.

Been doing a heap of Boxing over the summer too, hate to be a defender trying to curb his influence on games this year.

He owes a few blokes a couple too, but I think that was after he had kicked his 10th that day anyway.

 

[Truth Hurts]

He is all set to be unleashed in Round 1 against the reigning premiers from all reports.

Been doing a heap of Boxing over the summer too, hate to be a defender trying to curb his influence on games this year.

He owes a few blokes a couple too, but I think that was after he had kicked his 10th that day anyway.

Really? a bit of boxing? look out!

who does he owe? and who did he kick ten against? gis?

 

[max powers.]

He is all set to be unleashed in Round 1 against the reigning premiers from all reports.

Been doing a heap of Boxing over the summer too, hate to be a defender trying to curb his influence on games this year.

He owes a few blokes a couple too, but I think that was after he had kicked his 10th that day anyway.

Is there something in this wobble?
From my rcollection he kicked 10 against flat?
Please explain?

 

[wobble]

Really? a bit of boxing? look out!

who does he owe? and who did he kick ten against? gis?

Never kicked 10 in a game before Truth Hurts?

Judging from the jealousy in your comments probably never had 10 kicks.

Chin up!

 

[alfie]

Can anyone tell me how matt "pirate" O'Toole is travelling this year?

 

[Johnny Tapp]

Square looked like one of the best???

They didn't win a game, finished last in the pool, got rolled by eaglehawk! You think they looked better than the burra whilst losing to them??

Watched Golden Square only just go down to Rochester, big guy in the ruck took plenty of marks dropping back into defence.[/QUOTE]


Agree with No Left Foot - Square looked the best BFL club on the day despite their defeats. Square played E'Hawk and Rochy - they had about 75% of the play against E'Hawk but couldn't kick the score. They were also very competitive with Rochy. Had they drawn another pool they would have done quite well...

Expect them to feature in the last weekend in September (or whenever the BFL granny is )

 

[Johnny Tapp]

Had a look at The lightning Premiership on Saturday and thought it was interesting the difference in umpiring BFL to GVFL. On saturday the umpires appeared to want to be in complete control, especially one fat little red head to the point of over umpiring. Warning water boys about coaching, paying free kicks against ruckman for foot on the circle at centre bounces etc. Also the way the little fat red headed freak spoke to players was with little respect. Does he realise people go to watch the football not the umpires. I hope for all players in the BFL he doesnt do too many senior games, though the way he carried himself i got the idea he might. On the whole thought Echuca will have a better year than Rochester (weight of numbers to come in) and Gisborne and South Bendigo both looked good.

Correct again NLF - The umpires are quite different between the BFL and GVFL. The BFL umpires were very technical and often missed the basic frees. High tackles, holding the ball.... you could spin out of 4 tackles and the 5 tackle would be a ball up.... no reward for the tackler.

Suppose it was a practice for the umpires also and lets face it they are bad during the year, let alone in pre season.

 

[Truth Hurts]

Never kicked 10 in a game before Truth Hurts?

Judging from the jealousy in your comments probably never had 10 kicks.

Chin up!

For a start budy, no jealousy in those comments.... just trying to point of that boxing doesn't make you a better footballer.

No, i have never kicked ten, 5 is my best to date.... whats yours wobble? And i can say i have had around the ten kick mark on a few occassions. do you play footy? or you just enjoy licking peoples cake holes on websites?

 

[You Beauty!!]

Watched Golden Square only just go down to Rochester, big guy in the ruck took plenty of marks dropping back into defence.

Agree with No Left Foot - Square looked the best BFL club on the day despite their defeats. Square played E'Hawk and Rochy - they had about 75% of the play against E'Hawk but couldn't kick the score. They were also very competitive with Rochy. Had they drawn another pool they would have done quite well...

Expect them to feature in the last weekend in September (or whenever the BFL granny is )[/quote]

Johnny T, If square looked the best but were beaten cause they couldn't put the score on the board, how were they best looking side? Isn't how many goals you kick or the score you put on the board? Wasn't there any other side competitive to Rochy? Echuca give them a run and the GF wasn't a bad spectical from where i was sitting? A point the diff at a latter stage of the game?

 

[wobble]

For a start budy, no jealousy in those comments.... just trying to point of that boxing doesn't make you a better footballer.

No, i have never kicked ten, 5 is my best to date.... whats yours wobble? And i can say i have had around the ten kick mark on a few occassions. do you play footy? or you just enjoy licking peoples cake holes on websites?

Fair point! Boxing doesn't make you a better player, keeps your fitness levels up though whilst recovering from injury. It all helps!

My best haul is 4, so you have me covered, I'm still a player albeit only a battler, and no I don't enjoy licking cake holes I just do it to relieve boredom!

 

[Truth Hurts]

Watched Golden Square only just go down to Rochester, big guy in the ruck took plenty of marks dropping back into defence.

Agree with No Left Foot - Square looked the best BFL club on the day despite their defeats. Square played E'Hawk and Rochy - they had about 75% of the play against E'Hawk but couldn't kick the score. They were also very competitive with Rochy. Had they drawn another pool they would have done quite well...

Expect them to feature in the last weekend in September (or whenever the BFL granny is )[/quote]

Doubt it. I f they had 75% of the play and couldn't win what does that tell you? lack fire power, killer instinct, how much of they play do they need to actually win a game? 90%? 100% one side never has that much play!! If they had 75% and couldn't kick a winning score then they have a fair bit of work to do! Whilst e-hawk had 25% of the play (according to you) and won the game! imagine if they had even 50% they would have flogged square...

 

[The Talking Goat]

anything significant happening around the league at the moment. mut be something decent going on

 

[Truth Hurts]

anything significant happening around the league at the moment. mut be something decent going on

Eaglehawk play South Bendigo at the burra this weekend, Should be a good match but the burra should win on home soil i think.

Agree?

 

[max powers.]

Agree with No Left Foot - Square looked the best BFL club on the day despite their defeats. Square played E'Hawk and Rochy - they had about 75% of the play against E'Hawk but couldn't kick the score. They were also very competitive with Rochy. Had they drawn another pool they would have done quite well...

Expect them to feature in the last weekend in September (or whenever the BFL granny is )

Doubt it. I f they had 75% of the play and couldn't win what does that tell you? lack fire power, killer instinct, how much of they play do they need to actually win a game? 90%? 100% one side never has that much play!! If they had 75% and couldn't kick a winning score then they have a fair bit of work to do! Whilst e-hawk had 25% of the play (according to you) and won the game! imagine if they had even 50% they would have flogged square...[/quote]


Exactly No left Foot they did lack Goal Power.

Matt O'toole 60 odd goals last year DID NOT PLAY
Darren Walsh proven goalkicker DID NOT PLAY
Luke Rosa Tall Forward DID NOT PLAY
Ben Doherty?? DID NOT PLAY

Some pretty handy forward there.......what's that say about square's depth to lose to eaglehawk & rochy by 2 points???

I'd say pretty dam good?

Thoughts?

 

[On The Money]

Doubt it. I f they had 75% of the play and couldn't win what does that tell you? lack fire power, killer instinct, how much of they play do they need to actually win a game? 90%? 100% one side never has that much play!! If they had 75% and couldn't kick a winning score then they have a fair bit of work to do! Whilst e-hawk had 25% of the play (according to you) and won the game! imagine if they had even 50% they would have flogged square...

Exactly No left Foot they did lack Goal Power.

Matt O'toole 60 odd goals last year DID NOT PLAY
Darren Walsh proven goalkicker DID NOT PLAY
Luke Rosa Tall Forward DID NOT PLAY
Ben Doherty?? DID NOT PLAY

Some pretty handy forward there.......what's that say about square's depth to lose to eaglehawk & rochy by 2 points???

I'd say pretty dam good?

Thoughts?[/quote]

I don't think Doherty is on board with Square so you might have to sractch that one. South had about 8 out but it really doesn't pay to carry on with who was out because there is always going to be players missing.

 

[max powers.]

yeah i agree, i'm sure every side could say the same but i was only giving reasons as to why squares forward line was inept.
I thought it was a fair point?

I only mentioned forwards that where out aswell? not total players.

 

[Truth Hurts]

yeah i agree, i'm sure every side could say the same but i was only giving reasons as to why squares forward line was inept.
I thought it was a fair point?

I only mentioned forwards that where out aswell? not total players.

From what i know south had these fwds out.

Dayne Frew - Port Melb/ Bendigo Bombers Hulk
Marty Shadbolt - Dominated in last years final series after missing most of the year with an injury.
Nev Clarke - Same as walsh but better (more goals)
Rick Coburn- add a lot of toughness around the fwd line.

Thats just the fwds that were missing, from what i can tell south will struggle at the selection table!