Footy Chick wrote:This is surely all grandstanding - You were all over the chic train last week Zartan

I'm only f**king around having some fun for an otherwise boring Tuesday - just know a good bite when I see it

thumbs up to HT who is destined to be a very good A grade coach one day..he enjoyed a very relaxing GF win as the TOS boys didnt give the farmers a sniff all day..well done benny!

commiserations to zartan who like myself felt the sting of losing but you did some incredible things with your group this year and perhaps the win in the preliminary took to much out of them?
TOS never looked in doubt from the word go, the writing was on the wall very early - just so ferocious around the contest and quick on the outside. I think our lads were definitely spent after a month of playing high stakes footy - Lockleys, Brahma and Smithfield away was always going to take it's toll eventually, and even before that closing out the season fighting for a finals spot was tough.

Thought we had some good patches especially during the 2nd term but just couldn't hit the scoreboard - losing Brinkley with a broken foot in the 1st quarter hurt, then Brady with torn ligaments in the 2nd.. that's our two most prolific goal kickers.. throw in young Dye who was running hard from the wing concussed in the 2nd quarter we were always going to struggle late.

Probably could've gone a more defensive last quarter and tried to keep the scoreline respectable but seriously don't think it matters how much you lose by, we just needed to try and win the game - which was near on impossible with 17 on the field most of the last quarter.

Oh well these things happen, HT and his lads were outstanding - their back 6 was super strong and the ran and tackled hard.. no shame in admitting we were comprehensively beaten by a far superior outfit.

*cough, cough* Cricket season now anyway.. see you mugs later

marbles wrote:

Zartan wrote:Wow that's a bit harsh

calling people that shed tears as pansies after theyve spent there livelihoods to get there, possibly never reached a grand final in their lifetime, the guys got issues

Think you'll find he was being facetious

Enfield to possibly expand again to 6x teams this season...
Brilliant effort :-BD

How are they attracting so many players?
Over the past few seasons have managed to retain 95% of the players from the season before, whilst actively looking to recruit players during the winter to add to the stocks instead of sitting on our hands.

Also with a large member base (over 100 players last season played at least one game), it's a greater network to tap into to have players bring out a mate - only takes 10 blokes to bring out a mate and basically have another side.

It's an incredible effort considering the comp continues to decline, but also given Enfield were on the brink a few years back, having dropped back to only a couple sides and struggling for a competitive A grade.

Dogwatcher wrote:If Zartan and Zedman's teams can pull off GF victories, that'd be ZZ Top.

Instead it's ZZ Flop

Morell to coach full time in 2016?!

zedman wrote:did you have anything to do with this div 6 TOTY??? i am still shaking my head..
http://talkingamateurs.com.au/documents ... ar2015.pdf

Knock if off!! These were actually my thoughts when I saw it on FB:

Barclay named twice (Bench & Back Pocket)
Wheeler named on a HFF after a stellar 2 goal season
Only 1x Lockleys player - WTF?! Win games by massive amounts, play in the GF, regularly kick monster scores and can only get one picked?!
No Moss, Wiles, Smith, Aloisi, Osborn, Ascoli? All kicked more goals than Keast & Bain.
No Garner.
Beeagley over Huitema?
Keast over Kennett?
Lee Kennedy, John Harding not good enough?
Trent Norton? How? Just how?

Clearly no thought or consideration went into this side, it's embarrassing.

Arch44 wrote:Apparently Manno thinks he is a cricketer?

Edited for accuracy

the milky bar kid wrote:Ban Zartan for revealing a posters identity!!!

Just because you were named in that side

Clearly they got you and your brother mixed up

Arch44 wrote:

Zartan wrote:

Arch44 wrote:Apparently Manno thinks he is a cricketer?

Edited for accuracy

Nevertheless he has still played in a winning GF against your mob.

FML

At a guess, think the SA Footballer version would probably include Garner (Smith), Smith (Lockleys), Kennedy (Lockleys), Stormonth (Lockleys) and Paton not at CHB.

Imagine it'll probably also include Wiles, Abdulla, Cook, Moss and NO MILKY BAR KID


.... just at a guess that is..

For those who aren't keen to open the whole magazine..

Carey my dear friend.. I used to love reading your banter on here, but you're losing your touch old man!

another grub wrote:3:30 Special
Fyfe $3
Fyfe $2.75
Hannabery $26

I'll take the $3 Fyfe in that group then

Ingle Farm have announced all senior coaches have been reappointed for season 2016. This is a big positive for the club ensuring some stability and continuity, especially given the club has had issues over the years with regular turn over of coaches.

I believe there is also a strong push to field an under 18's side again next season.

Wont be coaching at WC next season guys. Hoping to get a gig else where, so still may cross paths for a g'day and a chat.
Go you hawkers tomorrow :D
F**king joke.. hope WC know what they're doing!

You can take my job if you like - i'll go back to trying to play 8)

Incredible they didn't give you another season given what you've achieved with that group.

carey wrote:Let's not get carried away.

We have form when in these positions.

We've made a career out of losing from winning positions

We still need these two to bat majority of the last 20 overs - lot of work to be done.. be great to see if Trav can double up!

Has anyone in Aus limited over stuff scored 200?

Ben Dunk last year at Nth Sydney Oval made 229 in Tasmanias score of 1/399. Qld replied with 3/402 :shock:
Ah yes! Forgot about that game!

Further proof that these games shouldn't be played on kids cricket grounds! Supposed to be first class cricket and we play on shoe boxes - what good is that to anyone?

Zampa bowls Watson with a fully..

NSW 3/93

Well that escalated quickly hahaha!

Computer Crashed wrote:

Zartan wrote:Well that escalated quickly hahaha!

Yeh into typical he said she said dribble.
Go pick up the disgruntled players left down there Zartan.
Farms could do with a few new recruits.

Don't worry - already onto it LOL

I don't understand how/why they bother revised and reducing the match by 1 run and 1 over - surely they could've got through an extra 6 balls..

jo172 wrote:Given one Div 1 Club in the pre-salary cap survey admitted to paying players >$100k I wonder if we'll see a mass exodus as this cub attempts to conform with the new salary cap

Or just invest more money into brown bags and tables..

Caitlin Jenner winning "Woman of the Year 2015" - she's only been a woman for 6 months FFS!

Ross absolutely brilliant innings after struggling early, was able to absorb the pressure, get through that tough period and now cash in. Has been able to increase his strike rate to almost a run a ball - valuable lesson for young batsmen - you can always catch up balls! =D> =D>

Finishes 97no (104)

tkjm02 wrote:Whats wrong with oval?

In cricket season it's a sandpit.. may as well be playing beach cricket

I know Rita and he's definetely not a good bloke. Here's one from left field. Fitzroy to join Para Districts next year . Contracts already signed.
LOL
Ten day cooling off period. Could still fall through i guess.
Speaking of PDCA - Enfield have officially applied to have a 2nd side entered in the PDCA comp.

First time in the clubs history we have fielded 6x senior sides, so pretty exciting times.. next steps - training nets to be completed, and start a junior program..

Question is - when Fitzroy return to PDCA, will Dr Phil return... or is he happy in his new home at Salisbury West?

Nek minnut.. announces retirement from footy..

Congrats Pag, enjoy the day!

Chick at work thought she'd be funny and stick my phone handset down with blue tack so I couldn't pick it up..

So I changed all the keys around on her keyboard. She cant touch type, so just spent a few minutes getting frustrated and upset because she couldn't login into her computer... then locked herself out of the system from too many failed login attempts.. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Cant.. Stop.. Laughing!!

carey wrote:

Zartan wrote:

Milly wrote:Wehrman to ton up this week for Rose Park

I would support that prediction.. I think he will go nuts this week and rack up a big score very rapidly.

Over rated hack

Says the bloke whose failing to fire a shot with the bat in a piss poor Grade 3 at Salisbury North.. That's rich

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:2/102
Fergie's out for 26
Cossi stuck on 49 and

Dropped earlier in the over by Klinger as well, thought Ferg may have been a little more cautious.

Fixed haha!! 9th December.. misread the text

Would like to thank old mate @carey for the drunken phone call to explain to me how/why we are so sh*t hahaha!! Geez I've missed your drunken calls

From our phone chat last night:

carey wrote:I've taken more wickets than I've bowled overs.. I'm 21no as well I'm gonna ton up

Sorry bud but 31 overs is more than 8 wickets

Knackers wrote:I cant believe Para Hills were able to announce their new senior coach before anyone had posted a thing on here about Scott Bamford stepping down.
Either Para Hills are really good at keeping things in house or you guys on here are slipping!!

Maybe no one cared.

Fine. I'll coach them to premiership glory I suppose.

Lightning McQueen wrote:

am Bays wrote:
That's what is great bout the internet, people staing opinions without any factual basis!!!

Not on this site.

at safooty we make our own facts

Yank Man wrote:Morell is on a self imposed SA Footy ban

morell myth #43 - a self imposed SA Footy ban is guaranteed to make you a better coach...

I don't see an issue with any of those comments - lets not forget he hasn't just come out and decided to have a crack at these blokes, these are guys who had a dig at him when he retired and he's merely defending himself and shedding his versions of events etc.

He also never had a personal dig at Matt Hayden's playing ability, just his misunderstanding over the bat-pad comment.

As for Buchanan come on lets be serious, he's right.. anyone could've coached that squad to world domination.. he had the best players in the world at his disposal!

Clarke isn't the first to say anything about Buchanan either..
"Warne has consistently held that Buchanan tended to reinvent everything and complicate all aspects of the game"
"His unorthodox methods have raised a few eyebrows and Shane Warne was dismissive about his role in the team."
"During the second season of the IPL, Buchanan's strategies for KKR raised a lot of controversies which were further elevated because of the team's poor performance"

Looks like all the state blokes are playing tomorrow. That's good - can't lose outright by an innings then put the feet up for a breather. It's only a one dayer too. It's amazing how strong all the teams look with just 1-2 extra quality players.
Just imagine how strong it will look with a reduction of grade clubs and more concentration of top end players.. :D 8)

Preseason before Xmas is definitely not necessary if you have a properly structured preseason program and clear objectives and of course everyone works hard.

The biggest downside to preseason before Xmas is players are burnt out by mid year, and given players aren't the most disciplined plenty have a big Xmas/New Year period and undo all the good work.

Nope if I was a head coach I would be starting mid Jan and having 5x sessions a fortnight.

Regarding pre xmas training - each to their own I reckon. Personally I am a fan of having a few runs just to get everyone together and lay the ground rules. I also like to set expectations for post xmas return conditioning, that way players know what is expected and hopefully if they are serious about their footy and success they will come back in better shape. There is not a lot of time between mid Jan and Round 1 (approx. 11 weeks). Its also important for new recruits to be introduced to the other players as soon as possible. Nothing wrong with mates getting together and having a bit of a run. Don't see how having a few runs and then a 3-4 weeks xmas break is gonna lead to burn out!
11 weeks is ample time.

haha...if that was the case....how come you went to the Gym everyday last week?
1. I'm starting well behind the rest of the pack.
2. 11 weeks is ample if the program is prepared correctly.. if you cant build up a strong fitness base in that time then you must be doing something wrong or not working hard enough.
3. I'm self motivated, these other clowns are not :P

Arch44 wrote:Cheers mate.
Zartan looks like if it stays as is we are straight in to it

Ding, ding... Game on

Bombers4EVA wrote:I hear rumours of a favourite son may be returning to mawson's.

O'Gorman

150's to them both

Have played in a few t20 recently where we have used pink balls (obviously not to the same standard of the test balls) but did the fielding aspect a lot tougher with the link ball. It felt to be a lot harder than the red ball and despite having 20/20 vision I found the pink ball hard to catch as for someone it came more as a blur/flash and the outline was hard to pick up.

Once again not sure how close the kookaburra pink balls we were using are to the test balls but I think Lyon coming on later than expected to bowl was due to the ball. I opened the bowling with my mmmmmm offies (being kind to my self) and it was almost impossible to grip the pink ball and try and turn one, it was very slippery
Yep totally agree with this, I've found the same - we played a T20 under lights last week, and I struggled to pick up the ball when I was batting until it was well out of the bowlers hand - first few balls just was a coloured blur.. then when the ball was travelling along the ground I couldn't pick it up at all.. and I also thought they felt a lot harder than a normal ball..


.. except unlike you I can still rip em square :P