SAAFL Div 3 & Div 3R (2011)

[scrappy1]

Usually the week after the last round, ie; next week

Got a tip for div 3 medal FC?

[Footy Chick]

Usually the week after the last round, ie; next week

Got a tip for div 3 medal FC?

Given that I haven't actually seen any div 3 footy this year I couldn't make an educated decision, my jury is still out there until I do some more homework.

[Wild Thing]

[/quote]After Pooraka lost to CBC, we will just switch Pooraka and Seaton around one would think?[/quote]

Sorry scrappy1 but Pooraka didn't lose to CBC, CBC beat Pooraka

[bulldogs]

pooraka are being written off for the finals, form not great with loses to Hills and CBC in the past three weeks but didnt they beat Portland earlier in the year. I reckon they would be praying for a dry day.

[human_torpedo]

I was a neutral spectator at the Mitcham v Portland game on saturday, and i must say I was super impressed with Portland, and bitterly disappointed in Mitcham. The game was effectively over 10 minutes in, with Bird setting the example winning 6 hard footys early, and Mitcham showing theyhad no interest in getting it themselves.
I was aware that Portland are a tough team, but the running game of Pederson and Robbie Wilson were exemplory. Cocchiaro is a super player, as good a rebounding defender as your going to see in the Amatuer league, let alone div 3. Has he been consistent all year? is he a medal dark horse? tough from a back pocket but surely the umpires can see he reads the play superbly and rebounds just so well. Lasletts job on Rowe was as good a run with role as your ever going to see, Rowe wouldve been lucky to have 10 touches, and Laslett himself wouldve had north of 20. Wareing pushing up into the midfield a bit was good to see, utilise his talent around the ground more rather than just around the goal mouth.
Sets up a very exciting climax to the year, and then in turn a mouth watering finals series, If Flinders can get there full side on the park and firing, I think they are still the team to beat, but Portlands intensity and attack on the footy is at finals level already, if they lift a gear, theyll also be an imposing task to any side. That means no disrespect to SMOSH, i havent seen them this year, and from what i saw of Mitcham I doubt they can turn it around enough from 4th to win it, but ive been wrong in the past.

A bit of a footnote, its good to see CBCOC fighting on in div 3, endured a tough year but have shown guts to fight it out and have there safety in this division firmly in there own hands now. Best of luck Flipper, hoping for the best this weekend

[piccachu]

Do you follow any team in this div HT, Lasletts job on Rowe was superb, has touched him up both times this year and i think Rowe finished the day with 4 disposals.

Smosh are just going about there buisiness at the moment flying under the rader and are starting to get alot of blokes back from injury and other things dont worry about them they will be right amongst it in a couple of weeks

[piccachu]

Sorry scrappy1 but Pooraka didn't lose to CBC, CBC beat Pooraka

dont take this the wrong way Wild Thing but i think its far to say most people expected Pooraka to beat you guys on the weekend, were has this form been for the rest of the year and what was it that worked on the weekend against a quality side that hasnt for majority of the year, your guys were very hard to score against both times we played you and thought you were better than your position on the ladder showed

[NO-MERCY]

pooraka are being written off for the finals, form not great with loses to Hills and CBC in the past three weeks but didnt they beat Portland earlier in the year. I reckon they would be praying for a dry day.

Yes they beat Portland but that was at Pooraka like alot of their wins.
They should be playing finals footy but have stuffed their chances up by dropping games to Para Hills & CBCOC.
Would of been a great effort coming up from Div4 & playing Div3 finals the following year but not to be unfortunately for them, i don't give them a chance of beating the new premiership favourites in Portland this week at Thunder Park.

[human_torpedo]

Having played for Flinders in recent times Piccachu i follow them pretty closely still, but playing my juniors at Riverside means I follow Portlands progress a bit as well. Was pretty impressed with you lads Saturday, so id have to say im hoping for a Flinders v Portland GF, would be a cracking spectacle

[Dolphin Express]

Sorry scrappy1 but Pooraka didn't lose to CBC, CBC beat Pooraka

dont take this the wrong way Wild Thing but i think its far to say most people expected Pooraka to beat you guys on the weekend, were has this form been for the rest of the year and what was it that worked on the weekend against a quality side that hasnt for majority of the year, your guys were very hard to score against both times we played you and thought you were better than your position on the ladder showed

Full strength line up

[Wild Thing]

Sorry scrappy1 but Pooraka didn't lose to CBC, CBC beat Pooraka

dont take this the wrong way Wild Thing but i think its far to say most people expected Pooraka to beat you guys on the weekend, were has this form been for the rest of the year and what was it that worked on the weekend against a quality side that hasnt for majority of the year, your guys were very hard to score against both times we played you and thought you were better than your position on the ladder showed

Full strength line up

plus a good start. The form has been there this year but not the consistency - we have lost 3 games by 2 goals or less and held half time leads against you guys, Mitcham and Flinders Park without going on with it

[piccachu]

Full strength line up

Fair point DE, a touch unfortunate for you guys if you have only been able to get you full strength line up on the park in round 17 for the first time

[turbo182]

Portland Lads - rumour has it you've had a drinking ban implemented?

Is this true, and hows it going?

Certainly leaving no stone un-turned at the thunderdome...

[Footy Chick]

Portland Lads - rumour has it you've had a drinking ban implemented?

Is this true, and hows it going?

Certainly leaving no stone un-turned at the thunderdome...

BAHAHAHAHAHA!

They might play like crap if they have a drinking ban imposed

[agent86]

Must only just come in this week then was'nt imposed a few Friday's ago

[piccachu]

Portland Lads - rumour has it you've had a drinking ban implemented?

Is this true, and hows it going?Certainly leaving no stone un-turned at the thunderdome...

well if its true it aint going so well,

most of the lads have decided to cut back on the booze but by no stretch of the imagination are we imposing a full alcohol ban

[Footy Chick]

Portland Lads - rumour has it you've had a drinking ban implemented?

Is this true, and hows it going?Certainly leaving no stone un-turned at the thunderdome...

well if its true it aint going so well,

most of the lads have decided to cut back on the booze but by no stretch of the imagination are we imposing a full alcohol ban

Piccachu on a beer ban:

[Lightning McQueen]

The Palais would close down.

[SATCHEL]

The Palais would close down.

Cant see how they would close down LM. There's been enough bans this year so i think they have managed well enough

[Flipper]

I was a neutral spectator at the Mitcham v Portland game on saturday, and i must say I was super impressed with Portland, and bitterly disappointed in Mitcham. The game was effectively over 10 minutes in, with Bird setting the example winning 6 hard footys early, and Mitcham showing theyhad no interest in getting it themselves.
I was aware that Portland are a tough team, but the running game of Pederson and Robbie Wilson were exemplory. Cocchiaro is a super player, as good a rebounding defender as your going to see in the Amatuer league, let alone div 3. Has he been consistent all year? is he a medal dark horse? tough from a back pocket but surely the umpires can see he reads the play superbly and rebounds just so well. Lasletts job on Rowe was as good a run with role as your ever going to see, Rowe wouldve been lucky to have 10 touches, and Laslett himself wouldve had north of 20. Wareing pushing up into the midfield a bit was good to see, utilise his talent around the ground more rather than just around the goal mouth.
Sets up a very exciting climax to the year, and then in turn a mouth watering finals series, If Flinders can get there full side on the park and firing, I think they are still the team to beat, but Portlands intensity and attack on the footy is at finals level already, if they lift a gear, theyll also be an imposing task to any side. That means no disrespect to SMOSH, i havent seen them this year, and from what i saw of Mitcham I doubt they can turn it around enough from 4th to win it, but ive been wrong in the past.

A bit of a footnote, its good to see CBCOC fighting on in div 3, endured a tough year but have shown guts to fight it out and have there safety in this division firmly in there own hands now. Best of luck Flipper, hoping for the best this weekend

Great post HT some good insight. From what i have seen spot on.