Wimmera Football League

[Punter_22]

Has anyone heard how Luke Eldridge went this year playing in the Murray League?

Played pretty well in a struggling team from what I had heard and seen.
He played interleague against Wimmera at Barooga, which was a good effort because the Murray league had been strengthened by some strong GV and former AFL players this season.

 

[Drop_Punt]

Has anyone heard how Luke Eldridge went this year playing in the Murray League?

I know he made the interleague side, so must have done pretty well for the first few weeks of the year.. But that is all i know

 

[Winged Warrior]

Would anyone know if Wade & Mibus are looking to move on from Donald. I realsie its not in the Wimmera league but someone may have heard of them from Horsham?

 

[Grimmett]

Grand final reports from the Mail-Times now uploaded to the Ararat website.

http://araratfc.vcfl.com.au

 

[brilliantnick]

Would anyone know if Wade & Mibus are looking to move on from Donald. I realsie its not in the Wimmera league but someone may have heard of them from Horsham?

From all reports they are staying another year regardless of whether they win this weekend or not.

 

[Drop_Punt]

Well if they are not coming back to horsham to coach the saints who will be?? They will sure need a playing coach next year. they wanted one this year but couldn't fing anyone for the job in time.

Who will all the coaches for wimmera league be next year??
Horsham - Farr and Bunga to go again at a guess (they were unbeaten)
Dimmy - Who knows (depends on saxtons bank balance come Feb i'd say)
United - Will cobber take it on again???? (did a pretty good job this year considering who they lost from last year)
Ararat - Law did a good job this year so he would have to get it again
MM - Delahunty did ok this yr they were expected to do better but still was an improvement on last year
Warrak - will not change keep the gun there
Stawell - Not sure who did it this yr so cant comment.. If they had a good run with the injury's they would have a half decent side
Nhill - I would say it was time for a change.. Dingo has a a fair crack at it but u never know he might get another year
Saints - Well they need a gun player that brings about 5 more guns back and one of them needs to coach

Anyone got any changes or prospects for coaches for next year???

 

[bomber_42]

Who will all the coaches for wimmera league be next year??

Anyone got any changes or prospects for coaches for next year???

Have heard Brad Millar is looking to come back to the region and would be keen on a coaching role i'd say. United should definately look at keeping cobber. He has a knack for getting the best out of the players that are there. He has coached for two seasons now (2004 & 2006) and in each season United has been written off only to make the finals in both years.

If they can get a couple of big recruits to the club, with him at the helm anything could happen.

Saints should try to attract someone to come and live in the region as they did with Heffernan in 2003, but this is getting harder to do each year with Horsham's dominance and the WFL dropping in playing standard.

The problem with the WFL league is that HDFL, Mallee league and NCFL clubs have much more cash than the bigger city clubs so the good players are being taken away. WFL needs to address this to keep the league alive and kicking as the major league in the wimmera/mallee

 

[Leather Magnet]

Well if they are not coming back to horsham to coach the saints who will be?? They will sure need a playing coach next year. they wanted one this year but couldn't fing anyone for the job in time.

Who will all the coaches for wimmera league be next year??
Horsham - Farr and Bunga to go again at a guess (they were unbeaten)
Dimmy - Who knows (depends on saxtons bank balance come Feb i'd say)
United - Will cobber take it on again???? (did a pretty good job this year considering who they lost from last year)
Ararat - Law did a good job this year so he would have to get it again
MM - Delahunty did ok this yr they were expected to do better but still was an improvement on last year
Warrak - will not change keep the gun there
Stawell - Not sure who did it this yr so cant comment.. If they had a good run with the injury's they would have a half decent side
Nhill - I would say it was time for a change.. Dingo has a a fair crack at it but u never know he might get another year
Saints - Well they need a gun player that brings about 5 more guns back and one of them needs to coach

Anyone got any changes or prospects for coaches for next year???

Mick Hynes coached the Burras this year. Donk Delahunty did it in 2005 I reckun.

Ararat is in turmoil. Forget all the glowing reports about premierships. Law has quit, the under 17 coach has been sacked and the premiership winning twos coach is on shaky ground. Rumours rife of a board takeover and of mass player walkouts at seconds level.

Stawell has re-signed Dale Power and attracted Dean Jumbo Jenkinson and Simon Day from the Glen-Dunkeld Rams as assistants. Brent Tuckey on $20k to play in 2007.

Saxton's money might hold out for another year as Mal Coutts is sounding out prospective coaches already. Dunno where that leaves Spider Everett..

 

[Rat_attack]

If stawell do pick up Dean Jumbo Jenkinson that would be a great pick up for them, have played against him and he is a great player, gets a power of the footy and has a good long kick for a small man

 

[journeyman]

Well if they are not coming back to horsham to coach the saints who will be?? They will sure need a playing coach next year. they wanted one this year but couldn't fing anyone for the job in time.

Who will all the coaches for wimmera league be next year??
Horsham - Farr and Bunga to go again at a guess (they were unbeaten)
Dimmy - Who knows (depends on saxtons bank balance come Feb i'd say)
United - Will cobber take it on again???? (did a pretty good job this year considering who they lost from last year)
Ararat - Law did a good job this year so he would have to get it again
MM - Delahunty did ok this yr they were expected to do better but still was an improvement on last year
Warrak - will not change keep the gun there
Stawell - Not sure who did it this yr so cant comment.. If they had a good run with the injury's they would have a half decent side
Nhill - I would say it was time for a change.. Dingo has a a fair crack at it but u never know he might get another year
Saints - Well they need a gun player that brings about 5 more guns back and one of them needs to coach

Anyone got any changes or prospects for coaches for next year???

Don't be surprised if Farr does the job by himself and Bunworth just plays.
Rumours persist that Tucker is heading to Saints.
I would very much doubt Miller to be back at United next year. Just can't see it happening.

Gary Davidson should be chased hard by Wimmera League clubs. The most organised and switched on coach in the region. United, Saints, Dimmy, Minyip-Murtoa and even Nhill should all be chasing him.

 

[sdmlions12]

Heard a rumour Nhill are looking at an export to come back and coach next year? Somebody with plenty of big league experience, trying to get some of the kids to come back home such as Simon Brearley and those types. I played under Dingo at J/R and he just isn't big league material, once you've heard his speech 10 times it starts to get a bit old. Anybody confirm/deny any rumours? Also hearing Ararat are in big trouble down there with infighting etc...

 

[Winged Warrior]

Any truth in the rumour that Jackson is looking for a new league perhaps north to the Murray.

Would you know which part of the Murray he would be looking to head to?Can I get a bit of info on him height, weight, etc.

 

[Hillite]

How's Albury sound?

 

[Drop_Punt]

Gary Davidson should be chased hard by Wimmera League clubs. The most organised and switched on coach in the region. United, Saints, Dimmy, Minyip-Murtoa and even Nhill should all be chasing him.

Well as reported in today's mail times he has given up the pimp job after 3 years and 2 flags... So who would be most likely to chase him as he has stated that he wants to coach in wimmera league????

 

[roaring tiger]

Heard a rumour Nhill are looking at an export to come back and coach next year? Somebody with plenty of big league experience, trying to get some of the kids to come back home such as Simon Brearley and those types. I played under Dingo at J/R and he just isn't big league material, once you've heard his speech 10 times it starts to get a bit old. Anybody confirm/deny any rumours? Also hearing Ararat are in big trouble down there with infighting etc...

I hear from a good source at Nhill that they are chasing Davidson from Pimp and a bloke who played 2nds footy for sturt this year in the sanfl. Simon Brearley is Assistant Coach to Jamie Soloyom at St Arnuad next year i hear. Dusty Williamson and Aaron Cramer appear to be leaving along with Marty Ryan and possibley Ben Fritsch.

 

[footyfan001]

Where are those Nhill boys heading? They wouldnt be going to another wimmera league club wouldt they?

 

[footyfan001]

I played under Dingo at J/R and he just isn't big league material, once you've heard his speech 10 times it starts to get a bit old.

Ive played under him as well probably at the same time as you, is a fairly good talker and was a handy player in his day but it may be past him. Nhill have advertised their coaching position for 2007.

 

[roaring tiger]

Where are those Nhill boys heading? They wouldnt be going to another wimmera league club wouldt they?

I hear dusty going to adelaide, cramer and ryan to jeparit rainbow and fritsch to ballarat.

From what i hear Jeparit rainbow are going all out looking for a new coach and assistant coaches as well as players. The 2 ward boys who have played at pimp are also rumoured to be going to J/R next year.

 

[sdmlions12]

Who else are the Lakers looking at for potential recruits Tiger? Would have to think some of the Dimmy boys would be targets, also heard Scotty Batchelor rumoured as coach. Plenty of blokes in and around the Horsham area with ties to the club that might listen, especially with Hisser as the President now. Perhaps they are looking at beefing up the teams a bit before a move to HDFL in 2008...

 

[footyfan001]

I currently play at J/R and its good to see them getting players early. Word is there are a few blokes from around the area that are unhappy at their current clubs and looking to go else where. The wards and batchelor havent been spoken to its all rumours...

 

[roaring tiger]

I currently play at J/R and its good to see them getting players early. Word is there are a few blokes from around the area that are unhappy at their current clubs and looking to go else where. The wards and batchelor havent been spoken to its all rumours...

I also hear J/R are also in talks with Kanvia Leeor CHB CHF Travis Lannin although Nhill and Nor-Quanny are also chasing him. Would be a handy pick up for J/R if he was to play. A gun player when fit. So who is going to coach you guys footyfan001?

 

[footyfan001]

Im not sure, I have no idea. They are trying to get onto it earlier so recruiting players can be done with a coach. They are talking to several players but Im not sure where they are at at the moment. AGM tonight I think so they may bring it up there....

 

[footyfan001]

Any news on who won club best & Fairest awards from wimmera league sides? I know Ashley Clugston won dimmys....

 

[Grimmett]

TUCKEY SIGNS

First published by:

Stawell Times-News
Friday, September 8, 2006

By Tim O’Connor

Stawell Mitre 10 Warriors have already landed what will be the biggest recruiting coup of the 2007 Wimmera Football League season.
Senior coach Dale Power confirmed on Monday that former Collingwood and West Coast Eagles footballer Brent Tuckey had signed with the Warriors for next season.
Power said it was boom signing for the club.
"Definitely, he is a proven class player," he said. "We have been hopeful, but last year was disappointing when he wanted to come and couldn't."
Tuckey was locked in a contract struggle with previous club South Adelaide, and was forced to sit out of the game for a year.
"This year, he obviously had a number of lucrative offers and he pretty much chose us ahead of all these other clubs," Power said. "We couldn't compete money wise. I think it's a year to year prospect. Hopefully we have a successful and enjoyable year and he might stay on."
Power said Tuckey had travelled to watch some games during the season and he thought a strong second half of the year could have made the decision to return to Stawell easier.
While there is no official position attached to Tuckey's contract, Power said he would no doubt be a significant leader on game days.
The high-profile tall played his early football with the Warriors, before moving to North Ballarat as an 18 year-old.
He was then drafted to Collingwood, where he played 19 senior matches before heading west to play a further three games for the West Coast Eagles.
More recently, Tuckey signed a two year deal with SANFL club South Adelaide, but fulfilled just one season after he said the club breached its contract.
“It was a struggle last year and I decided to come back and I couldn't play football," Tuckey said. "If I wanted to go all the way and take them to court I could have."
Tuckey said it was a difficult year off but he was pleased to finally make the move back to Stawell, repaying them for their commitment during the year.
"It's a genuine club and you know your not going to get stuffed around," Tuckey said. "Michelle (partner) and I are looking to buy a house and I am 27 now. To be honest it's a bit more convenient to play football down here (Melbourne) and there is a bit more money going around down here. I'm repaying the favour and the commitment they (Stawell) showed me."
Senior coach Dale Power and Tuckey's mate Daniel Thomas had been in regular contact with the former AFL player throughout the season.
In the end Tuckey said he had nine clubs chasing his signature, one being a lucrative assistant coaching deal with St Albans.
Tuckey, who will be unable to train with the Warriors but will do so at a club in Melbourne, said he will return with his partner to Stawell on Friday night prior to game day.
"She loves coming back more than I do," he said.
While reluctant to place any big hopes on next season, despite hoping for a finals berth, Tuckey is expecting a bright future Central Park.
"They are in good stead for upcoming years," he said. "In the next couple of years it's going to be quite exciting."
Tuckey will return to Stawell for next Saturday's Wimmera Football League grand final at Central Park.

 

[Grimmett]

WIMMERA FOOTBALL LEAGUE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Seven retain spot in year’s best

First published by:

The Weekly Advertiser
Thursday, September 28, 2006

By David Berry

Only seven players from last year's team have retained their positions in The Weekly Advertiser's Wimmera Football League team of the year, underlying the strength of the competition in 2006.
The big four from Horsham Terry Arnel, Cam Penny, David Johns and Stuart Farr, Dimboola pair Karl Lohde and Peter MacFarlane and Stawell's enduring half back specialist Daniel Thomas are the seven who have carried their great form into season 2006.
From last year Arnel moves up to centre half back from full back, Penny from a back flank to centre half forward, Farr from the centre to ruck rover, while Johns moves from centre half forward to the key forward post.
Lohde moves from a half forward flank to a wing, Thomas from a back pocket to back flank, while MacFarlane retains his status as the league's number one ruckman.
The team will have a whole new backline headed by Ararat pair Bradd Wilson and Joe Waring, along with Warrack Eagles coach Marc Greig.
In the case of Wilson and Waring, they have been instrumental in Ararat's rise this year and have been consistently among their team's best players. Greig provides the experience and guidance to our last line of defence.
Across the half back line Horsham pair Max Leeming and Terry Arnel work well together and are joined by Stawell mop-up specialist Daniel Thomas.
Our centre line is a beauty with Dimboola pair Karl Lohde and Shane Thorne on the wings and Minyip-Murtoa ball magnet John Kosch in the pivot. All three have the ability to run all day and are among the most skilful players in the league.
If you thought our centre line was a beauty check out our half forward line of Dimboola's Ash Clugston and Horsham pair Cam Penny and Luke Carr. This line alone kicked 15 goals between them in the grand final and would cause any opposition defenders plenty of headaches.
Our forward line isn't too bad either with record breaking full forward Horsham's David Johns flanked by Minyip-Murtoa's "99" man Clinton Midgley and Ararat's Mr Versatile Dale Bligh.
Our onball brigade is as tough as they come, led by MacFarlane in the ruck; Farr ruck roving and Dimboola's Al McKinnon.
On the interchange we have our resting ruckman in Nhill's Robert Price who had an impressive first year in Wimmera League. He is joined by star youngsters Stawell's Aiden Potter and Saint Matt Hoe, while the final spot went to Digger Michael Lienert who enjoyed his most consistent season.
The coaching job was a flip of the coin between Horsham's premiership duo of Stuart Farr and Damien Bunworth and Ararat's David Law.
Given the fact Law brought the Rats from the bottom of the ladder to third in one season, he got the job of looking after this star studded group, with Farr retaining his job as captain.
A number of players could consider themselves unlucky to miss out including Mal Adams, Gavin Kelm, Adam Carter, Damien Bunworth, Jarrod Wright, Ben Williamson, Zac Taggert, Brendan Ward and Andrew Carter, all of whom missed most of the season through injury or unavailability.
I'm sure Big W coach Bruce Petering would love to have this team at his disposal next year.

The Weekly Advertiser Wimmera Football League Team of the Year

Coach: David Law (Ararat)
Captain: Stuart Farr (Horsham)

B: Bradd Wilson (Ararat) Joe Waring (Ararat) Marc Greig (Warrack Eagles)
HB: Max Leeming (Horsham) Terry Arnel (Horsham) Daniel Thomas (Stawell)
C: Karl Lohde (Dimboola) John Kosch (Minyip-Murtoa) Shane Thorne (Dimboola)
HF: Ash Clugston (Dimboola) Cam Penny (Horsham) Luke Carr (Horsham)
F: Dale Bligh (Ararat) David Johns (Horsham) Clinton Midgley (Minyip-Murtoa)
Rucks: Peter MacFarlane (Dimboola) Stuart Farr (Horsham) Al McKinnon (Dimboola)
Interchange: Robert Price (Nhill) Aiden Potter (Stawell) Matt Hoe (Horsham Saints) Michael Lienert (Horsham United)