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Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:19 pm
by The Big Shrek
Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 4:05 pm
by Demon Juke
The Big Shrek wrote:Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.


You should know he was standing next to you all day!! :)

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 4:59 pm
by Officejet
Pretty sure current Gawler Central coach Herzick has the Rams Roll, he told the Gawler Central players last Tuesday he's off. Let's hope they have plenty of mops and buckets at hand to clean up after he pisses off the bar at social events like he did in his South Gawler days...

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:54 pm
by Ace of Spades
The Big Shrek wrote:Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.


I'm sure he'd be happy to be 33 :D

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:36 am
by Pag
The Big Shrek wrote:Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.

Thought the exact same thing. The last three APFL GFs I've been to (at Balak, Long Plains and Two Wells) seemed to have a much bigger and better atmosphere than the game yesterday. Wasn't a lot left at the canteen/BBQ when I went to grab something just before half time either.

On the game itself, always felt Mallala were in control and had enough to win (only their poor kicking stopped it from being a whitewash). Wasn't the best game to watch to be honest, seemed very scrappy, at least compared to the standard of the Mallala/Hamley GF a couple of years ago. Congrats to the Mallala lads though, always happy to see them win.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:44 am
by mighty hounds
Pag wrote:
The Big Shrek wrote:Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.

Thought the exact same thing. The last three APFL GFs I've been to (at Balak, Long Plains and Two Wells) seemed to have a much bigger and better atmosphere than the game yesterday. Wasn't a lot left at the canteen/BBQ when I went to grab something just before half time either.

On the game itself, always felt Mallala were in control and had enough to win (only their poor kicking stopped it from being a whitewash). Wasn't the best game to watch to be honest, seemed very scrappy, at least compared to the standard of the Mallala/Hamley GF a couple of years ago. Congrats to the Mallala lads though, always happy to see them win.


Thats quite surprising considering there were 6 clubs playing on the day. In my time I've always found the grand finals at Mallala to have best atmosphere.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:24 pm
by coman
The Big Shrek wrote:Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.

The young kid number 31 for hummocks almost stole the game of his own boot, the game was what you would call a true hard country Footy game that was way better then the Agrade game to watch.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:03 pm
by OnSong
coman wrote:
The Big Shrek wrote:Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.

The young kid number 31 for hummocks almost stole the game of his own boot, the game was what you would call a true hard country Footy game that was way better then the Agrade game to watch.

18 I reckon you mean. Nathan Studham. His brother Josh was 31 who kicked a few but Nathan was tearing it up. Kicked 5

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:19 pm
by coman
OnSong wrote:18 I reckon you mean. Nathan Studham. His brother Josh was 31 who kicked a few but Nathan was tearing it up. Kicked 5

Yeah it was actually,his probably a bit unlucky not to take out best on ground.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 9:55 pm
by The Big Shrek
coman wrote:
OnSong wrote:18 I reckon you mean. Nathan Studham. His brother Josh was 31 who kicked a few but Nathan was tearing it up. Kicked 5

Yeah it was actually,his probably a bit unlucky not to take out best on ground.


Agree with you there. Does he play much in the ones? Looked like he could be a gun in the future.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:20 pm
by Ace of Spades
The Big Shrek wrote:
coman wrote:
OnSong wrote:18 I reckon you mean. Nathan Studham. His brother Josh was 31 who kicked a few but Nathan was tearing it up. Kicked 5

Yeah it was actually,his probably a bit unlucky not to take out best on ground.


Agree with you there. Does he play much in the ones? Looked like he could be a gun in the future.

He's still a Colt. Wouldve won the Assoc Medal by about 8 votes but got a suspended sentence for swearing at an ump....
He kicked 3.6 (stole 2 from Joshs tally)

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:32 pm
by Bob Loblaw
The Big Shrek wrote:
coman wrote:
OnSong wrote:18 I reckon you mean. Nathan Studham. His brother Josh was 31 who kicked a few but Nathan was tearing it up. Kicked 5

Yeah it was actually,his probably a bit unlucky not to take out best on ground.


Agree with you there. Does he play much in the ones? Looked like he could be a gun in the future.


Looks like a future star for sure, had huge games in the semi and prelim finals as well.
Played 15 A's, 6 B's and all 16 U/17 games. Has notched up 146 games in the last 5 years.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:29 pm
by Demon Juke
Pag wrote:
The Big Shrek wrote:Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.

Thought the exact same thing. The last three APFL GFs I've been to (at Balak, Long Plains and Two Wells) seemed to have a much bigger and better atmosphere than the game yesterday. Wasn't a lot left at the canteen/BBQ when I went to grab something just before half time either.

On the game itself, always felt Mallala were in control and had enough to win (only their poor kicking stopped it from being a whitewash). Wasn't the best game to watch to be honest, seemed very scrappy, at least compared to the standard of the Mallala/Hamley GF a couple of years ago. Congrats to the Mallala lads though, always happy to see them win.


Maybe the atmosphere was flat as Mallala should have won by a lot more with 20 odd more scoring shots, only Big Nick kept them in it in the first quarter with his Goal kicking. I was bit surprised Pollock Rucked and sat behind the ball for the most of the day as they needed to kick a score to win. They seamed to fall down at Centre Half Forward and I agree with Pag the game was a bit scrappy. I know it is hard to compare but i think the div 4 standard was up with what I saw on Saturday. In the "B" Grade Virginia nearly threw it away with a lot of silly stuff on the field when they seamed to have the game in the bag. Did number 23 for Virginia get reported as he chested the umpire on the bench in the last quarter after was arguing with him about something after he received his yellow from on field umpire, Also was told Jamie Thomas to coach Virginia next year and Thommo to coach Angle Vale.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 9:55 am
by OnSong
I thought one of the most disappointing things on Saturday was seeing Virginia A grade players on the gate before 9am and then the A grade coach serving cans by himself in the can van at about 1pm.

I'm all for blokes chipping in but seriously, these guys have a grand final to play. We all do our bit for our clubs, Longies have players on the gate, think HWE does as well during the year, but on grand final day, that's really not going to be the best preparation for anyone IMO.

Maybe I'm being a bit precious. Dunno.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:16 am
by 23rd man
OnSong wrote:I thought one of the most disappointing things on Saturday was seeing Virginia A grade players on the gate before 9am and then the A grade coach serving cans by himself in the can van at about 1pm.

I'm all for blokes chipping in but seriously, these guys have a grand final to play. We all do our bit for our clubs, Longies have players on the gate, think HWE does as well during the year, but on grand final day, that's really not going to be the best preparation for anyone IMO.

Maybe I'm being a bit precious. Dunno.


The coach was on the gate when I got there then an hour later severin beers!!! How can that work, I'm sure he's got better things to be thinkin about other than if you want a barracker or if there's enough super drys on ice!!!

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:37 am
by OnSong
Demon Juke wrote:
Pag wrote:
The Big Shrek wrote:Wandered out to my first APFL GF in years yesterday. Was fun to see some old familiar faces in the Hummocks B grade. I must say Dustin Guthberg must lead a tough life as he looks much older than his 33 years! They put up a spirited effort to come back and almost pinch a victory. I thought they had most of the play but Virginia were more efficient going forward. Some of the off the ball behaviour from the Rams was pretty average.

In the A grade Virginia couldn't hit a target. Big Nicko seemed to do a calf or something which didn't help them. Was pretty disappointed by the atmosphere it didn't seem that there was much of a crowd there. Maybe it's Virginia's set up that makes it seem that way but there was less cheering in the As than there was in the B grade. On the upside I didn't have to line up for a beer.

I hear Jamie Thomas will be coaching the Rams next year.

Thought the exact same thing. The last three APFL GFs I've been to (at Balak, Long Plains and Two Wells) seemed to have a much bigger and better atmosphere than the game yesterday. Wasn't a lot left at the canteen/BBQ when I went to grab something just before half time either.

On the game itself, always felt Mallala were in control and had enough to win (only their poor kicking stopped it from being a whitewash). Wasn't the best game to watch to be honest, seemed very scrappy, at least compared to the standard of the Mallala/Hamley GF a couple of years ago. Congrats to the Mallala lads though, always happy to see them win.


Maybe the atmosphere was flat as Mallala should have won by a lot more with 20 odd more scoring shots, only Big Nick kept them in it in the first quarter with his Goal kicking. I was bit surprised Pollock Rucked and sat behind the ball for the most of the day as they needed to kick a score to win. They seamed to fall down at Centre Half Forward and I agree with Pag the game was a bit scrappy. I know it is hard to compare but i think the div 4 standard was up with what I saw on Saturday. In the "B" Grade Virginia nearly threw it away with a lot of silly stuff on the field when they seamed to have the game in the bag. Did number 23 for Virginia get reported as he chested the umpire on the bench in the last quarter after was arguing with him about something after he received his yellow from on field umpire, Also was told Jamie Thomas to coach Virginia next year and Thommo to coach Angle Vale.


Interesting analysis with the Virginia structure etc. It was a strange one but I liked the idea of trying something different after getting whacked in the second semi.

Niklaus' ankle/calf issue flared up in the second quarter, he couldn't jump and running was limited. Not sure if he carried that into the game but it has a problem all year.

Where was the leading goal kicker? Ross really struggled against Mallala, kicking five goals in five games. Cocks shut him down.

Sam Angus was excellent on Benny Russell, who busted his arse. Great player and still found some touches but you'd give points to Sammy there.

Liked Panagiotou's game but if he was head to head with Osborn, he lost that contest. If he was head to head with Montgomerie, he lost that contest.
Still, liked what I saw from Pana.

Parish at centre half back, head to head with Galic, really a nil-all around the ground but to Parish's credit, he went back into oncoming traffic several times despite all that stuff from the second semi etc.

Thought Nik Seccafien had a dip but never really settled in any given position. Good player but didn't have a lot of helpers.

Mallala never looked threatened after half time. Best side all year, would have won it by 15 goals (probably both grades) had they not copped the injuries.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 10:39 am
by OnSong
23rd man wrote:
OnSong wrote:I thought one of the most disappointing things on Saturday was seeing Virginia A grade players on the gate before 9am and then the A grade coach serving cans by himself in the can van at about 1pm.

I'm all for blokes chipping in but seriously, these guys have a grand final to play. We all do our bit for our clubs, Longies have players on the gate, think HWE does as well during the year, but on grand final day, that's really not going to be the best preparation for anyone IMO.

Maybe I'm being a bit precious. Dunno.


The coach was on the gate when I got there then an hour later severin beers!!! How can that work, I'm sure he's got better things to be thinkin about other than if you want a barracker or if there's enough super drys on ice!!!

Which from what I saw, he did a stellar job at. No one complained about getting a warm drink.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:03 am
by Bob Loblaw
OnSong wrote:I thought one of the most disappointing things on Saturday was seeing Virginia A grade players on the gate before 9am and then the A grade coach serving cans by himself in the can van at about 1pm.

I'm all for blokes chipping in but seriously, these guys have a grand final to play. We all do our bit for our clubs, Longies have players on the gate, think HWE does as well during the year, but on grand final day, that's really not going to be the best preparation for anyone IMO.

Maybe I'm being a bit precious. Dunno.

I guess with both senior teams playing on the day it wouldn't have been easy to find enough helpers without the players especially as Virginia seem to struggle at the best of times let alone hosting the biggest game of the year.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:06 am
by OnSong
Bob Loblaw wrote:
OnSong wrote:I thought one of the most disappointing things on Saturday was seeing Virginia A grade players on the gate before 9am and then the A grade coach serving cans by himself in the can van at about 1pm.

I'm all for blokes chipping in but seriously, these guys have a grand final to play. We all do our bit for our clubs, Longies have players on the gate, think HWE does as well during the year, but on grand final day, that's really not going to be the best preparation for anyone IMO.

Maybe I'm being a bit precious. Dunno.

I guess with both senior teams playing on the day it wouldn't have been easy to find enough helpers without the players especially as Virginia seem to struggle at the best of times let alone hosting the biggest game of the year.

Oh yeah, it was probably driven by necessity. Just think it wouldn't have helped.

Re: Adelaide Plains Football League

PostPosted: Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:55 pm
by ScubaSteve
Bob Loblaw wrote:
OnSong wrote:I thought one of the most disappointing things on Saturday was seeing Virginia A grade players on the gate before 9am and then the A grade coach serving cans by himself in the can van at about 1pm.

I'm all for blokes chipping in but seriously, these guys have a grand final to play. We all do our bit for our clubs, Longies have players on the gate, think HWE does as well during the year, but on grand final day, that's really not going to be the best preparation for anyone IMO.

Maybe I'm being a bit precious. Dunno.

I guess with both senior teams playing on the day it wouldn't have been easy to find enough helpers without the players especially as Virginia seem to struggle at the best of times let alone hosting the biggest game of the year.


Bit of a kick in the guts Bob, it's community footy not AFL.
Most player's would never help out the club that supports them.