SAAFL Div 3 & 3R (2009)

[SATCHEL]

Agree with you totally on the SPOC boys Felch. Since Ive been at the club I don't think the opposition has ever sat with or around us and had a good day. Full credit to them. But us being the denominator i can t really cop on the chin quietly. Sure we have not put one on the board but we are very close. This week may be the turn around. Great result Saturday night though. At least our Guernsey had a win on the weekend

[Felch]

Agree with you totally on the SPOC boys Felch. Since Ive been at the club I don't think the opposition has ever sat with or around us and had a good day. Full credit to them. But us being the denominator i can t really cop on the chin quietly. Sure we have not put one on the board but we are very close. This week may be the turn around. Great result Saturday night though. At least our Guernsey had a win on the weekend

This week will be a huge test. We have played 4 sides that i think most people agree are going to be around the mark this year. This week we play Salisbury, who have had a similar start to the year as us (at least they have a win though ). The pressure is now right back on us to perform. If we want to stay in D3 this year, we have to win these games. Will be no such thing as an 'honourable loss' this week - we have to get the points, no excuses, end of story.

By the way Marbles, you ever compare our guernsey to the Power one again, an open clearance form will be heading your way...

[SATCHEL]

[Purple Cobra's]

Watching the Mitcham game on the weekend it was interesting that they had a couple
of big handy forwards in the B's but had nothin to kick to besides McEvoy in the A's.

The big lad that played CHF in the B's would surely be able to make there A's.

[Felch]

Watching the Mitcham game on the weekend it was interesting that they had a couple
of big handy forwards in the B's but had nothin to kick to besides McEvoy in the A's.

The big lad that played CHF in the B's would surely be able to make there A's.

I think you are talking about Thomas Quinn. He usually does play A grade, played in the GF last year at CHF - Luke Granleese destroyed him

I do recall him playing B grade last year against us early in the year, but played at CHB.

[stretch]

Watching the Mitcham game on the weekend it was interesting that they had a couple
of big handy forwards in the B's but had nothin to kick to besides McEvoy in the A's.

The big lad that played CHF in the B's would surely be able to make there A's.

I think you are talking about Thomas Quinn. He usually does play A grade, played in the GF last year at CHF - Luke Granleese destroyed him

I do recall him playing B grade last year against us early in the year, but played at CHB.

Quinny had a great game and probably deserved to be best on ground, took some great grabs and couldn't be tackled. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in the A's soon.

[Felch]

Watching the Mitcham game on the weekend it was interesting that they had a couple
of big handy forwards in the B's but had nothin to kick to besides McEvoy in the A's.

The big lad that played CHF in the B's would surely be able to make there A's.

I think you are talking about Thomas Quinn. He usually does play A grade, played in the GF last year at CHF - Luke Granleese destroyed him

I do recall him playing B grade last year against us early in the year, but played at CHB.

Quinny had a great game and probably deserved to be best on ground, took some great grabs and couldn't be tackled. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in the A's soon.

Why was he in the ressies Stretch ? Form or injury ? He can definately play, i reckon he kicked a big bag against us at our ground a couple of years ago.

[Purple Cobra's]

Watching the Mitcham game on the weekend it was interesting that they had a couple
of big handy forwards in the B's but had nothin to kick to besides McEvoy in the A's.

The big lad that played CHF in the B's would surely be able to make there A's.

I think you are talking about Thomas Quinn. He usually does play A grade, played in the GF last year at CHF - Luke Granleese destroyed him

I do recall him playing B grade last year against us early in the year, but played at CHB.

Quinny had a great game and probably deserved to be best on ground, took some great grabs and couldn't be tackled. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in the A's soon.

Yeah that is the bloke, he started the game on fire but dropped off a bit towards the end.
Probably not best on ground but was very good.

Also had a guy at Full Forward who was ok until he got injured.

[stretch]

Watching the Mitcham game on the weekend it was interesting that they had a couple
of big handy forwards in the B's but had nothin to kick to besides McEvoy in the A's.

The big lad that played CHF in the B's would surely be able to make there A's.

I think you are talking about Thomas Quinn. He usually does play A grade, played in the GF last year at CHF - Luke Granleese destroyed him

I do recall him playing B grade last year against us early in the year, but played at CHB.

Quinny had a great game and probably deserved to be best on ground, took some great grabs and couldn't be tackled. Wouldn't be surprised to see him in the A's soon.

Why was he in the ressies Stretch ? Form or injury ? He can definately play, i reckon he kicked a big bag against us at our ground a couple of years ago.

I think he's been away and only just returned and started training.

[Pag]

Walkies v Salisbury game was a pretty even contest in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but bad form in the first and last were what cost us and they made us pay. Not sure why they haven't had the results so far but they seemed like a fairly similar side to last year, plenty of height, and I'd still think they'd be top 4.

[Hardy Hit]

Yeah this is quinny, that was my first game back pretty unfit atm.....

[Felch]

Where were you Mitcham blokes last year ? Would have been good to exchange 'friendly' banter, especially around finals time.

Welcome fellas, good to have another teams perspective!

[Hardy Hit]

yeah my mate has been trying to sign up for ages but for some reason he wasnt allowed, myself and a couple of other mtcham blokes check this forum all the time and love reading the stuff u guys write

[Felch]

Walkies v Salisbury game was a pretty even contest in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but bad form in the first and last were what cost us and they made us pay. Not sure why they haven't had the results so far but they seemed like a fairly similar side to last year, plenty of height, and I'd still think they'd be top 4.

We have differing views on Walkies mate. Perhaps they had an off day against us, but they looked seriously vulnerable to physical pressure when we played them. They were very clean and skillful when they were allowed space by us.

Obviously i have only seen 4 sides so far, but i would rate Walkies a fair way behind PH and SMOSH, and behind SPOC as well. Will get a better gauge on things in the coming weeks though.

[piccachu]

plain and simple we (portland) need a win and it has to be this week. no more excuses its no body elses problem but the players, matched it with all side this year excluding para hills for at least 3 quarters in a game but as we all know 3 quarters wont win you games of footy, proves were good enoough to beat sides but get lazy for a small part of the game and it gets away from us. well done to para hills on the beer card sittuation, i think it would beneifit the comp if more clubs followed in there footsteps.

[superlative steve]

plain and simple we (portland) need a win and it has to be this week. no more excuses its no body elses problem but the players, matched it with all side this year excluding para hills for at least 3 quarters in a game but as we all know 3 quarters wont win you games of footy, proves were good enoough to beat sides but get lazy for a small part of the game and it gets away from us. well done to para hills on the beer card sittuation, i think it would beneifit the comp if more clubs followed in there footsteps.

Its about time someone from portland stopped using excuses about theor poor start to year. From what i've heard alot has been left up to the younger players in the team whilst the experinced guys have gone missing.

[Felch]

plain and simple we (portland) need a win and it has to be this week. no more excuses its no body elses problem but the players, matched it with all side this year excluding para hills for at least 3 quarters in a game but as we all know 3 quarters wont win you games of footy, proves were good enoough to beat sides but get lazy for a small part of the game and it gets away from us. well done to para hills on the beer card sittuation, i think it would beneifit the comp if more clubs followed in there footsteps.

Its about time someone from portland stopped using excuses about theor poor start to year. From what i've heard alot has been left up to the younger players in the team whilst the experinced guys have gone missing.

If 'gone missing' means 'not playing anymore', then you would be right Steve.

Absolute stupid statement...

I think Piccachu already blew your excuse statement out the water too...

Perhaps read before you post

[piccachu]

Its about time someone from portland stopped using excuses about theor poor start to year. From what i've heard alot has been left up to the younger players in the team whilst the experinced guys have gone missing.

i dont think thats the case mate, our captain robbie wilson has been fantastic all year for us and franga and coppo are getting better every week and definatly doing there fair share of work

[Felch]

Its about time someone from portland stopped using excuses about theor poor start to year. From what i've heard alot has been left up to the younger players in the team whilst the experinced guys have gone missing.

i dont think thats the case mate, our captain robbie wilson has been fantastic all year for us and franga and coppo are getting better every week and definatly doing there fair share of work

Wilson and Franga aren't exactly 'old-heads'. Coppo, on the other hand...

[piccachu]

Wilson and Franga aren't exactly 'old-heads'. Coppo, on the other hand...

looking at the team sheet from the weekend there is 4 ppl older than robbie so i would say he is lol