2011 Hills Football League C-Grade discussion

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Blackwood defeated Milang by 9 goals - Afew undiscipline acts by some of the Milang boys today put a sour-note on a game which was of a pretty good standard.

Yep agreed BB. The offending boys know that and have accepted the consequences. It won't happen again. An otherwise good standard game. Poor kicking cost the Panthers a potentially close contest. Good crowd and an excellent day out.

ahh thats good to know, no-one likes to see that happen during a footy game. Seems like the whole town turned out to watch you there today. When you kicked the 2 goals in the last quarter it was good to hear alot cheering and of car-horns beeping even-though i was on the other team. a great atmosphere. but I would suggest to the HFL starting the game 30-minutes earlier so that its not dark at the end.[/quote]

Could hardly see the ball in the last few minutes. Starting triple-header day games at 11.30 would work best. Always enjoy playing you boys, good you respect the C Grade culture, it's a comp worth following. Don't think we play you again this year. Bummer, we would've liked another go.

[Justquietly]

results from 5/6/11 @ Milang

Uraidla defeated Hahndorf by like 15 goals

Mt Lofty defeated Ironbank by 4 goals
Blackwood defeated Milang by 9 goals - Afew undiscipline acts by some of the Milang boys today put a sour-note on a game which was of a pretty good standard.

Bit generous there, BB. Lofty won by a lazy 10.

[Amateur Footy]

Another round, another forfeit. What a joke. Lofty won't get a game tonight from what I've heard as Hahndorf have pulled the pin. So there's just the one game at IB tonight.

Has any team forfeited when they have had the home game? I doubt it as it loses too much in bar/canteen sales.

Maybe home ground clubs that have other clubs forfeit on their home game should have the right to claim the forfeiting club's next home game as thier own so that they don't lose the revenue.

[Archer11]

Another round, another forfeit. What a joke. Lofty won't get a game tonight from what I've heard as Hahndorf have pulled the pin. So there's just the one game at IB tonight.

Has any team forfeited when they have had the home game? I doubt it as it loses too much in bar/canteen sales.

Maybe home ground clubs that have other clubs forfeit on their home game should have the right to claim the forfeiting club's next home game as thier own so that they don't lose the revenue.

There is obviously problems with retaining players over a long period of time (C Graders that is). They are C Graders for a reason, they struggle with committment because of age and maybe work and also club injuries. It may be a time when the excess players that you have go and help out the struggling Hills clubs eg Callington, Sedan/Cambrai etc on a permit only basis!!

[Banker]

Another round, another forfeit. What a joke. Lofty won't get a game tonight from what I've heard as Hahndorf have pulled the pin. So there's just the one game at IB tonight.

Has any team forfeited when they have had the home game? I doubt it as it loses too much in bar/canteen sales.

Maybe home ground clubs that have other clubs forfeit on their home game should have the right to claim the forfeiting club's next home game as thier own so that they don't lose the revenue.

I heard today from some of the Handorf players that they're pulling the plug for the rest of the season in the C's...

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Another round, another forfeit. What a joke. Lofty won't get a game tonight from what I've heard as Hahndorf have pulled the pin. So there's just the one game at IB tonight.

Has any team forfeited when they have had the home game? I doubt it as it loses too much in bar/canteen sales.

Maybe home ground clubs that have other clubs forfeit on their home game should have the right to claim the forfeiting club's next home game as thier own so that they don't lose the revenue.

I heard today from some of the Handorf players that they're pulling the plug for the rest of the season in the C's...

How totally inexcusable and pathetic. As I see it, it's due to poor management, rather than player issues when clubs pull the pin after nominating. It highlights the disrespect some 'top tier' HFL clubs have for the game. I trust Hahndorf won't be hosting the double-header scheduled for round 12. It hopefully serves as a good reminder to fringe players at those clubs to look elsewhere.
Bad luck to the Lofty boys who missed out on a game in an otherwise excellent comp. Like you, we make a big effort to field a competitive side every week. Will be interesting now to see how yet another amended program unfolds.

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NB On another note Banker, can you put the lights on anyway when there's a 6.30 forfeit? We were benchless and minus a head trainer at the opening bounce because all were looking for oval lights in fog and diabolical roads. Good game though; always played in great spirit. A couple of moves we made late might have made it interesting if made in the first quarter.

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Urailda over Milang by 2 goals. The lead see-sawed all day with a goal or less the difference throughout. Played on a perfect surface in warm sunshine in front of a great crowd. Good to see the Uri boys at the bar afterwards; country footy at its' best. 'C' Grade is alive and well! Shame the HFL has to squash it with unrealistic ideas.

[Armytank]

If I have read the ladder correctly the Milang v Hahndorf could be match of the round this week at Urailda. Miliang have a greater percentage and with a win over Hahndorf they could find themselves playing finals!

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If I have read the ladder correctly the Milang v Hahndorf could be match of the round this week at Urailda. Miliang have a greater percentage and with a win over Hahndorf they could find themselves playing finals!

It could and should have been. However, the mighty Hahndorf have officially pulled out of the comp, as predicted, so the Panthers don't get the game we were primed for after last week's huge effort against Uraidla. I think the whole situation stinks of arrogance and leaves one wondering if they had concerns about being beaten by a side full of small-town locals.

From our end, we're grateful to be in the finals because it guarantees us an extra game.

[Afterthesiren]

Any C grade results from today?

[Justquietly]

Any C grade results from today?

We beat uris by about 5 goals.
i think Blackwood did IB in the earlier game by 10 goals.
**** me the wind at Uraidla was nuts!

[Hear the roar]

Milang v Mt. Lofty and Uraidla v Ironbank. Should be a huge Friday night of footy. All clubs involved for the right reasons so a great night out to watch C's at their best.

[Kickittometoo]

Milang v Mt. Lofty and Uraidla v Ironbank. Should be a huge Friday night of footy. All clubs involved for the right reasons so a great night out to watch C's at their best.

Where are the games htr? Are they still at Hahndorf, surely not as those dudes dont deserve to host after their weak effort in pulling out of Cs.

[Banker]

Both at Ironbank:

6:30 PM
Fri 15/Jul Ironbank C vs Uraidla C Ironbank Oval (Map)


8:00 PM
Fri 15/Jul Milang C vs Mt Lofty Ironbank Oval (Map)

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Both at Ironbank:

6:30 PM
Fri 15/Jul Ironbank C vs Uraidla C Ironbank Oval (Map)


8:00 PM
Fri 15/Jul Milang C vs Mt Lofty Ironbank Oval (Map)

Yep Roger that Banker. Will set out early with fog lights on.

[cripple]

Good to know. Will defintely head up for a look.

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Finals at Milang on Sunday. Lofty v Ironbank at 12.30, Milang v Uraidla at 2pm. The boys are fired-up at Panther Park. Last meeting Uri's by just 14 points. Fielding a much improved side this outing and anything can happen in finals. Well worth a look

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C Grade finals today:- Mt. Lofty defeated Ironbank, not sure of the margin

Uraidla defeated Milang by 3 straight goals. A high standard, hard-fought game throughout and played in great spirit. The Panthers kicked 3 goals in the last 12 minutes. Let's hope "C" Grade is allowed to remain the great comp that it is in 2012.

[kickittome]

Finals at Milang on Sunday. Lofty v Ironbank at 12.30, Milang v Uraidla at 2pm. The boys are fired-up at Panther Park. Last meeting Uri's by just 14 points. Fielding a much improved side this outing and anything can happen in finals. Well worth a look

Went and had a look at the c grade finals first time seen a footy game at milang and a hills c grade game for that matter, thoroughly enjoyed it. Great oval and good crowd with lots of cheering for the local milang boys. The standard was surprisingly okay not too many overweight players running around either.
Mt lofty got up over ironbank by 2-3 goals in a tight contest. Was surprised to see the 2002 mail medalist from strath michael cook running around still under the packs dishing the hands out, he kicked the sealing goal 40 metre left foot hack on the flank dribbled thru for a goal.
In the other game Milang v Uraidla, uraidla were up by a goal at 3 qtr time. Were up by 3 goals half way thru the last when i left think uraidla still would have won? Milang just missed 1 or 2 more fit runners around the ground. Also got crucified by a soft 2 goal play after pushing a player in the back after he kicked a goal, got a second shot in the 2nd qtr. Milang can hold there heads high had a real crack. Hopefully they get even better with more players next year!