HFL Division 2 (Country)

[Interested]

It assumes me how everone is bagging out Owen (not that he doesn't help himself sometimes). The HFL is a delegate run association. Any club can bring any item to a meeting to be discussed and voted on. The power lies with the clubs not the board.

[youngpace]

any tips for this week? Havent had a chance to look at who is playing who, any big games?

[Rooster]

It assumes me how everone is bagging out Owen (not that he doesn't help himself sometimes). The HFL is a delegate run association. Any club can bring any item to a meeting to be discussed and voted on. The power lies with the clubs not the board.

it 'assumes' you?

[Super Fred]

It assumes me how everone is bagging out Owen (not that he doesn't help himself sometimes). The HFL is a delegate run association. Any club can bring any item to a meeting to be discussed and voted on. The power lies with the clubs not the board.

it 'assumes' you?

Do you think he means 'amuses'

[Pommy Git]

Has Kangarilla done away with their no drugs policy?

[KS41]

Talk on the weekend that hackham were looking at hills country would be competitive in this comp

Not realistic. How far south can Hills Country go? How far in any direction for that matter. Sedan-Cambrai to Hackam? Bit hard for younger blokes hard-pressed for money and transport. It would also replicate Blackwood in Central Div in that both are essentially city clubs. Whatever happened to zoning?

I see your point, but if it means another team for the league, it surely has to mean a stronger and more sustainable league?? And at the end of the day, they would more than likley only have to travel each way once a year.

[sweetlips]

Is this a forum to discuss spelling mistakes or football ?????

Did i hear right that Gumeracha forgot to turn up to game at Birdwood ??

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Is this a forum to discuss spelling mistakes or football ?????

Did i hear right that Gumeracha forgot to turn up to game at Birdwood ??

They rocked up but they decided not to play footy and just squabble amongst themselves.

Seriously though, to me that looked like a club in a bit of trouble if something doesn't happen soon. Players threatening to smash their own players on the field, players leaving before the games actually over, players declaring they never wanna play A's or even for the club again. Was a big shock for us.

On the flip side I thought it was one of the best 4 quarter performences we've put together all year. won but about 22 goals or so in the end.

[Rooster]

Is this a forum to discuss spelling mistakes or football ?????

Did i hear right that Gumeracha forgot to turn up to game at Birdwood ??

They rocked up but they decided not to play footy and just squabble amongst themselves.

Seriously though, to me that looked like a club in a bit of trouble if something doesn't happen soon. Players threatening to smash their own players on the field, players leaving before the games actually over, players declaring they never wanna play A's or even for the club again. Was a big shock for us.

On the flip side I thought it was one of the best 4 quarter performences we've put together all year. won but about 22 goals or so in the end.

Shortman, what's going on at your club??? not holding you responsible, but thought you might have some insights into the feeling down at gum?

[old fullback]

Some input from the Courier this week re: structure of the divisions - why not
CENTRAL 10 Teams
Uraidla
Lofty
Barker
Blackwood
TValley
Ironbank
Hahndorf
Lobethal
Onkas
Birdwood

COUNTRY 8 teams
Echunga
Kersbrook
Gums
Meadows
Maccy
Kangy
Nairne
Bridgewater

CGRADE - 8 teams
Uraidla C's
Lofty C's
Blackwood C's
Ironbank C's
Hahndorf C's
Milang
Cally
Sed Cambrai ?

Helloooo

[Shortman]

Look to be honest I dont know whats going on but its more than disappointing to hear as I wasnt there due to work. I dont know how we can go with the undefeated side Echunga for the best part of 4 qtrs (albeit in Rd 1) but be destroyed by Kersy and Birdwood within 4 weeks. For mine it appears the coach has lost the players, as theres already a guy out on the field who is trying to do the job, for better or worse. Thommo has done a great job building the club up from where it was 3 years ago but the reality is we should be further ahead of where we are.

From a squad perspective I see a huge hole in our defence which Thommo knew needed to be filled with the losses of our fullback McPhedran and with Prowsey now settled down at Centrals but he didnt address it and we are paying for it. There were other names thrown around who through issues I dont really want to go into publically didnt materialise. The guys we brought to the club arent superstars but are good footballers and seem like pretty good guys too so I dont think the problem is there. Overall I actually think we had a better side this year and with good numbers on the track. Its obviously an A Grade issue though as our B's are doing really well and should finish around the pointy end this season.

Maybe the club knows what the issues are and dont want to address it, I wish I knew because id love to see the boys fulfill the talent they have and be playing in the last couple weeks of the year for the big prize. Sadly another year will go by with a respectable 4th-5th place finish and not much more.

[archbishop yee]

Shortman question..

Has Thommo actually done a great job or is it a case of the players he could bring making the club more competitive and maybe not having the coaching nouse to take them to the next level?

Don't know the bloke..have admired his passion when I have watched him from afar but the question still stands

[redsox]

Birdwood V Kangarilla - Game over at half time Birdwood by 15 Goals

Sedan V United Eagles - Too many eagles playing two games Sedan by 5 Goals

Gumeracha V Meadows - Gumeracha not as good as last year Meadows by 4 Goals

Kersbrook V Nairne - Nairne unfit and young Kersbrook by 7 Goals

Maccy V Echunga - Again game over by half time Echunga by 10 Goals.

what makes you say that? i'll take gumeracha by 72 points

Will be match of the round, home ground advantage might be the difference. Looks like the Dogs have got that winning feeling back along with a few blokes that have been there before. Gummers possibly have a better team on paper, do they have the discipline and teamwork? Meadows not to be underestimated. My tip: Gummers.... Just.

Match of the round my ar$e!! A fizzer! That's why you shouldn't make comment based only on what you have read in the paper! Gummers the real deal to go all the way to the final dance??

Still the real deal to go all the way to the final dance?

[Shortman]

Shortman question..

Has Thommo actually done a great job or is it a case of the players he could bring making the club more competitive and maybe not having the coaching nouse to take them to the next level?

Don't know the bloke..have admired his passion when I have watched him from afar but the question still stands

Without laying a personal attack on Thommo....... Yes. His passion and intensity couldnt be questioned but IMO he was reliant on bringing in some pretty talented players and a guy like Quinno who has the footy smarts.

[AKA]

Shortman question..

Has Thommo actually done a great job or is it a case of the players he could bring making the club more competitive and maybe not having the coaching nouse to take them to the next level?

Don't know the bloke..have admired his passion when I have watched him from afar but the question still stands

Without laying a personal attack on Thommo....... Yes. His passion and intensity couldnt be questioned but IMO he was reliant on bringing in some pretty talented players and a guy like Quinno who has the footy smarts.

I know its early days but would gum have to improve alot this year for thommo to remain coach next season shortman?

[Shortman]

IMO yes and theres still time for it, but it would take a fair change in attitude to see that. As I said, its not all his fault, infact much of the blame should be taken away from his shoulders.

[jumbo20]

Gee from afar you guys are harsh on thommo, was not the club bleeding when he took the job on?early days this year and the knives are in,with the juniors you guys have got coming through strong clubs need a bit of stability and patience not panic

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Gee from afar you guys are harsh on thommo, was not the club bleeding when he took the job on?early days this year and the knives are in,with the juniors you guys have got coming through strong clubs need a bit of stability and patience not panic

From afar it seems like it's totally his fault. Sure there are probably a few players stiring the pot but the coach needs to make the team unified and not allow such ridiculous in fighting, especially seeing as they have solid juniors coming up. A player who usually plays B's played A's on the weekend and said he never wants to play A's again becuase of the in fighting.

[McGovern]

Sedan V United Eagles - Too many eagles playing two games Sedan by 5 Goals

Gumeracha V Meadows - Gumeracha not as good as last year Meadows by 4 Goals

Kersbrook V Nairne - Nairne unfit and young Kersbrook by 7 Goals

Maccy V Echunga - Again game over by half time Echunga by 10 Goals.

Will be match of the round, home ground advantage might be the difference. Looks like the Dogs have got that winning feeling back along with a few blokes that have been there before. Gummers possibly have a better team on paper, do they have the discipline and teamwork? Meadows not to be underestimated. My tip: Gummers.... Just.

Match of the round my ar$e!! A fizzer! That's why you shouldn't make comment based only on what you have read in the paper! Gummers the real deal to go all the way to the final dance??

Still the real deal to go all the way to the final dance?

Not likely!!! It was just a question though. Don't seem to have the mental strength to compete with the top 3. Who knows, they may yet self destruct and go back to where they were 3-4 years ago???!!!

[DKL]

Has Kangarilla done away with their no drugs policy?

Don't think so. Must be on opium, cos there is a lot of slow moving dopes in their team