Wimmera Football League

[Flick Pass]

Must demand some big coin to make such large travelling and movements between clubs worthwhile???

Rumour is $1000 per game

 

[roaring tiger]

If he is getting that much Edenhope Apsley won't be around for to long. He isn't worth that amount of money.
He does demand the coin though. Kaniva Leeor offered him 450 over the phone last year and he laughed at us. Was probably on 1000 per game at Donald.
But good luck to the power.

Also heard that Nhill missed out on a handy On baller from Ballarat in Wayne Schultz a former junior at the club many years ago. They hoping to get Al Fritsch to committ but hes not sure what hes going to do yet.

 

[localfootyguru]

I thought David Law chucked in the Rats coaching job due a family illness in Melbourne and that he wasn't goping to coach as he wanted to spedt time with family?

Grimmett, perhaps you can fill me in how he has ended up at Penguin? My initial reading of his appointment there and my understanding of why he stepped aside at Ararat have confused me to say the least.

Hopefully you can place some light on the situation?

 

[localfootyguru]

Jay Tucker = mercenary! Why clubs take him on has got me bluffed.

The dollar talks with him and he is certainly not going to win any best clubman award.

A big recruiting mistake for Edenhope Aspley in their debut season in the Horsham DFL in 2007.

 

[Grimmett]

I thought David Law chucked in the Rats coaching job due a family illness in Melbourne and that he wasn't goping to coach as he wanted to spedt time with family?

Grimmett, perhaps you can fill me in how he has ended up at Penguin? My initial reading of his appointment there and my understanding of why he stepped aside at Ararat have confused me to say the least.

Hopefully you can place some light on the situation?

No. You have read it exactly as it has occurred. Make of it what you will.
David publicly announced he was stepping down after initially agreeing to coach in 2007 due to the illness of his sister who would require assistance with her children.
He is now coaching Penguin on a two year deal with extension options.
There was an election for club chairman at the AGM with the challenger claiming he would hire Fish Turner which may have prompted Lawy to seek greener pastures. The challenger got rolled and the incumbent committee was returned and wanted Lawy to take on the role but to no avail.
Clear as mud really.

 

[localfootyguru]

Thanks for the prompt reply Grimmett. What can you say! I am sure what has happened has not endeared himself to many Ararat committeemen and followers.

Ordinary to say the least in my opinion, especially to make some heartfelt statement and then change tack 360 degrees.

What is Scott Turner up to? Is he back liviing in Ararat?

 

[Grimmett]

Not yet but soon I think.
Will train with the club at times during the season and attend home games in all likelihood. Intends taking his son to see a few Richmond games and generally enjoying family life instead of being a footballer for the first time in two decades.
Will be invaluable to the coaching staff with his knowledge though as he's indicated he's happy to provide whatever assistance they might want. I'd expect the junior coaches to use him as a resource a fair bit. The Rats have some talented kids in the U17 squad who would benefit from some direct contact with an ex-AFL player.

 

[master jedi]

If he is getting that much Edenhope Apsley won't be around for to long. He isn't worth that amount of money.
He does demand the coin though. Kaniva Leeor offered him 450 over the phone last year and he laughed at us. Was probably on 1000 per game at Donald.
But good luck to the power.

Also heard that Nhill missed out on a handy On baller from Ballarat in Wayne Schultz a former junior at the club many years ago. They hoping to get Al Fritsch to committ but hes not sure what hes going to do yet.

lindsay still at nhill is he any good what was his year like what is he worth

 

[sdmlions12]

Also heard that Nhill missed out on a handy On baller from Ballarat in Wayne Schultz a former junior at the club many years ago. They hoping to get Al Fritsch to committ but hes not sure what hes going to do yet.

That's disappointing for the Tiges. I know Schultzy personally and he always said he wanted to head back home and coach in some capacity up there. The man is very talented, and has leadership abilities aplenty something Nhill will need next season it seems like.
As far as I've heard though, Big Al will be back home by the start of next season and should line up for them. Haven't heard alot of any other recruits for Nhill, they're gonna have to tap into their junior ranks again i'd say.
Sonny's not at Nhill anymore, he's playing for Ouyen United in the Mallee league. Basically won the grand final off his own bat last year, and kicked a ton. He played at Dimboola before that, and carved it up there as well. But, he basically walked out on Dimmy b4 last season, after they gave him the coaching job there. He hasn't changed much, it would seem.

 

[journeyman]

If he is getting that much Edenhope Apsley won't be around for to long. He isn't worth that amount of money.
He does demand the coin though. Kaniva Leeor offered him 450 over the phone last year and he laughed at us. Was probably on 1000 per game at Donald.
But good luck to the power.

Also heard that Nhill missed out on a handy On baller from Ballarat in Wayne Schultz a former junior at the club many years ago. They hoping to get Al Fritsch to committ but hes not sure what hes going to do yet.

Tucker is a handy player. If he's getting $1000, I'd love to see what they'd offer Carr, Johns, Farr, Brad Miller or Marc Grieg

 

[Andyt30]

Marc greigs signed up for another year with the Eagles doubt he'd go anywhere

 

[BETON5]

just read about waring, kelly and tucker along with a couple of 2nds boy all leaving ararat on there webb site. Also read on horsham league thread
paul dalziel is going to great western. Those out on top of scott turner, jon jess, david clark and posiibly a couple of kids palying rebels could be tough going for the rats.
Jay tucker speculation is endless why clubs waist there time on him is beyond me!

Ararat will most likely finish 5-6th pending injuries,Losses include Waring,Kelly to Tassie, Dalziel,C.Cooper to Great Western, Searles gone to Warnambool .Somers and Mcloughlin have hung the boots up, however have gained Doug Walton as coach ,Mick Fatins back so they will be competitive

 

[sdmlions12]

Just hypothetically: Could a side made up of the best players in the rest of the Wimmera League beat Horsham? Whaddya reckon, lets say a Big W minus H vs Horsham, who would win? Would that team of all stars be good enough to top to the unstoppable all star team that is Horsham? Maybe that's what the League could implement next year to stop the bastards from winning again

 

[journeyman]

Just hypothetically: Could a side made up of the best players in the rest of the Wimmera League beat Horsham? Whaddya reckon, lets say a Big W minus H vs Horsham, who would win? Would that team of all stars be good enough to top to the unstoppable all star team that is Horsham? Maybe that's what the League could implement next year to stop the bastards from winning again

I seriously think Horsham would win, especially now that Dimboola have lost so many players.

 

[wallyon]

Ararat will most likely finish 5-6th pending injuries,Losses include Waring,Kelly to Tassie, Dalziel,C.Cooper to Great Western, Searles gone to Warnambool .Somers and Mcloughlin have hung the boots up, however have gained Doug Walton as coach ,Mick Fatins back so they will be competitive

Is fratin really coming back? They said last year Frattin and Spitta Graham were both coming back but neither of them had any intention of returning.

 

[BETON5]

Just hypothetically: Could a side made up of the best players in the rest of the Wimmera League beat Horsham? Whaddya reckon, lets say a Big W minus H vs Horsham, who would win? Would that team of all stars be good enough to top to the unstoppable all star team that is Horsham? Maybe that's what the League could implement next year to stop the bastards from winning again

If horsham played there Premiership side against the best 22 in the Wimmera they would be comprehensively beaten .Horsham are a great side however they would struggle against most Ballarat,bendigo and surroundings top sides.

 

[Grimmett]

From the Central Highlands FL thread.

Daylesford are in talks with Maxwell, though I believe he will play in the wimmera league. They have also signed up Travis Grigg from Dunstown who previously played there. Jake Saivage from C/Linton is close to signing along with a couple of other C/Linton Boys- Raynor.???
Luther Dean from Sebas is also back there with good mate Adam Hall.

Hepburn are still trying to sign thoses 6 players from Nthn Bullants..Not sure what luck they are having, but they are throwing some decent coin around which Learmonth cant match, as we have spoken to one of them.
Also have signed one of the best players in country Vic in Brendan Shephers.. Is a machine... Played at Castlemaine and last year was playing at Kyabram for a $1000 a game. Played under Robbo at Castlemaine when they won the premiership.

Learmonth signings to date are- Charlie Edmonston (Dukie B&F winner in 2006), Brenton Walker- Lake Wendouree- Kicked 100 goals for Nth Ballarat juniors. Matthew Lockett- Nth City/Daylesford, Dom Morrison (Rover)- Lake Wendouree, Matt Elder (Ruckman)- Lake Wendouree.... There will be more in the next few weeks from Wimmera and BFL clubs.....

 

[roaring tiger]

From the Central Highlands FL thread.

Maxwell to sign with the horsham saints

 

[wallyon]

Maxwell to sign with the horsham saints

Has Maxwell got a connection at the saints or is it just$$$

 

[Andyt30]

2007 WFL Draw Released intodays mail times

Rd 1
Horsham Saints v Minyip-Murtoa
Horsham v Horsham United
Dimboola v Stawell
Nhill v Warrack Eagles < 2nd time playing in rd 1 ala 2006 just reversed )

Interleague May 19 Wimmera v Western Border players be glad to play a 4 full quarter game
Rd 5 Horsham v Dimboola grand final rematch & Rd 14 at Dimboola

Games at Anzac Park are against, Dimboola,Minyip/Murtoa, Nhill, Ararat

Brim games, Saints, Stawell,Horsham, United.

this will be Horsham 4th straight game At brim last time Horsham played at Warracknabeal was 2003 Grand final

long time between drinks

 

[8ightball]

Just wondering if anybody can tell me how Josh Cook goes from Dimboola and what postion does he play?

 

[footyfan001]

Just wondering if anybody can tell me how Josh Cook goes from Dimboola and what postion does he play?

Played CHB most of the time for dim but should probably take the 3rd best defender... Is in Darwin atm but is only playing 2s up there i think...

 

[Andyt30]

Wimmera 2007 Football Draw

the draw is in todays mail times.

Rd1
Horsham Saints v Minyip-Murtoa
Dimboola v Stawell
Nhill V Warrack Eagles
Horsham United v Horsham
Ararat bye

Rd2 Wednesday April 25
Horsham United v Horsham Saints

[Saturday April 28[/B]
Minyip-Murtoa v Ararat at Murtoa
Warrack Eagles v Dimboola at Warracknabeal
Stawell v Horsham

Rd3
Horsham Saints v Stawell
Horsham v Warrack Eagles
Dimboola v Nhill

Sunday
Ararat v Horsham United
Minyip-Murtoa bye

Rd4
Warrack Eagles v Horsham Saints at Brim
Nhill V Horsham
Horsham United v Minyip-Murtoa

sunday
Stawell v Ararart
Dimboola Bye

Interleague May 19
Wimmera v Western Border

Rd5
Ararat v Warrack Eagles
Horsham Saints v Nhill
Horsham v Dimboola
Minyip-Murtoa v Stawell at Minyip
Horsham United bye

Rd6
Nhill V Ararat
Dimboola v Horsham Saints
Warrack Eagles v Minyip-Murtoa at Warracknabeal
Stawell v Horsham United
Horsham Bye

Rd7
Horsham United v Warrack Eagles
Ararat v Dimboola
Minyip-Murtoa v Nhill at Minyip

Sunday
Horsham Saints v Horsham
Stawell

Rd8
Horsham v Ararat
Nhill v Horsham United
Warrack Eagles v Stawell at Brim
Horsham Saints Bye

Rd9
Ararat v Horsham Saints
Minyip-Murtoa v Horsham at Minyip
Horsham united v Dimboola
Stawell v Nhill
Warrack Eagles Bye

Rd 10
Minyip-Murtoa v Horsham Saints at Murtoa
Horsham United v Horsham
Stawell v Dimboola
Warrack Eagles v Nhill at Warracknabeal
Ararat Bye

Rd11
Ararat v Minyip
Horsham saints v Horsham United
Horsham V Stawell
Dimboola v Warrack eagles
Nhill Bye

Rd 12
Stawell v Horsham saints
Warrack Eagles v Horsham at Brim
Nhill v Dimboola

Sunday
Horsham United v Ararat
Minyip-Murtoa bye

Rd 13
Horsham Saints v Warrack Eagles
Horsham v Nhill
Minyip-Murtoa v Horsham United at Murtoa

Sunday
Ararat V Stawell
Dimboola bye

Rd 14
Warrack Eagles v Ararat at Warracknabeal
Nhill v Horsham Saints
Dimboola v Horsham
Stawell v Minyip-Murtoa
Horsham United Bye

Rd 15
Ararat v Nhill
Horsham Saints v Dimboola
Minyip-Murtoa v Warrack Eagles at Minyip
Horsham United v Stawell
Horsham bye

Rd 16
Horsham v Horsham Saints
Dimboola v Ararat
Nhill v Minyip-Murtoa
Warrack Eagles v Horsham United at Brim
Stawell Bye

Rd 17
Ararat v Horsham
Minyip-Murtoa v Dimboola at Murtoa
Horsham United v Nhill
Stawell v Warrack Eagles
Horsham Saints bye

Rd 18
Horsham Saints v Ararat
Horsham v Minyip-Murtoa
Nhill v Stawell
Warrack Eagles Bye

Finals
qualifying final September 1
Elimination Final september 2
First Semi Final September 8
second semi Final September 9
Preliminary Final September 16
Grand Final September 22

 

[wallyon]

Re: Wimmera 2007 Football Draw

Word is ex horsham coach guy smith is throwing money at younger horsham blokes and mite be successful in poaching some. Dissapointing behaviour from the premiership coach.

 

[Grimmett]

Re: Wimmera 2007 Football Draw

Word is ex horsham coach guy smith is throwing money at younger horsham blokes and mite be successful in poaching some. Dissapointing behaviour from the premiership coach.

More like typical. The sustained premiership run by Horsham was not built by anything much that Gayro initiated for the Demons. Step forward and take a bow Bruce Hartigan, the architect of Horsham's climb from a decade out of finals to four flags in a row.