SAAFl Div 6 & 6R (2009)

[zedman]

"Yes, that was Luke. This is one of the incidents that the club really does regret. We sanctioned Luke internally in addition to the SAAFL imposed 2 week ban. Luke was extremely remorseful over this incident and was more than willing to receive any punishment deemed fit."

you mean the amount of games he organised with the umpire after the game so they didnt have to roll up on a wednesday night.. kicking in the head has to be worth 5 games at least.."sanctioned him internally" LOL..sorry morell but thats just to funny..how many other players in any division got a chance to bypass the tribunal and come to "an arrangement" with the umpire? i am sure he was remorseful..so he should be..and also lucky

keep working hard morell, your intentions are very honourable..but as they say..one bad apple does spoil a bunch..its a fact and it wont change..maybe the instigators need this drummed into their heads

[morell]

"Yes, that was Luke. This is one of the incidents that the club really does regret. We sanctioned Luke internally in addition to the SAAFL imposed 2 week ban. Luke was extremely remorseful over this incident and was more than willing to receive any punishment deemed fit."

you mean the amount of games he organised with the umpire after the game so they didnt have to roll up on a wednesday night.. kicking in the head has to be worth 5 games at least.."sanctioned him internally" LOL..sorry morell but thats just to funny..how many other players in any division got a chance to bypass the tribunal and come to "an arrangement" with the umpire? i am sure he was remorseful..so he should be..and also lucky

If you have a problem with the way the league/umpire handled that particular incident then I suggest you raise it with them.

I'm not going into the details of what we imposed on Luke. That is understandably an internal matter.

keep working hard morell, your intentions are very honourable..but as they say..one bad apple does spoil a bunch..its a fact and it wont change..maybe the instigators need this drummed into their heads

Thanks mate, and I agree. Footballers are creatures of habit, we do indeed need to drum it into their heads that football is a sport to be enjoyed, not endured.

[Robran]

You are kidding yourself if you think you are being unfairly 'maligned' as you put it.
I could point out 6 reportable incidents that I saw personally, and from all accounts there were more.

A couple of glaringly obvious reportable incidents during the game which are inexcusable were-

1) Paul Wootton getting punched in the head about 6-7 times on the half forward line just before half time. This was by number 7, who I believe is your B grade coach. The umpire was 30 metres away and no report was made. Lucky Paul is a tough nut. Took the punches well.

2) Terry Bignell- CHB/Full Back- was standing one of the McDonnell brothers. Was minding his own business and watching the play then Mcdonnell punches him square in the face for no apparent reason. Only reason I can think of was because he hadnt had a kick all day and was frustrated. This resulted in the other Mcdonnell brother running in and throwing punches. Both Terry and L. Mcdonnell were sent off for 10 mins.

These two plus many others and the fact that anytime a Hectorville player got the ball a Mitchell PK player came in late with an elbow or jumper punch or punch tackle. Plus we had a broken nose and split jaw from two other cowardly acts.

Newsflash- that is not how to play tough football. That sort of stuff is C grade crap, just gutless really.

Shouldn't happen in any grade! What I witnessed last year was disgusting, blokes watching play down the ground and getting king hits to the head from behind and happened all game.

if this is true about woolton getting hit 6 or 7 times it is pathetic on behalf of the player in question this guy imo is not only one of the best players in div 6 but i would say one of the fariest and because he is good instead of changing the way you play on him and try stop him fairly you resort to punching him in the head. morrell i think you are a credit too your club and should hold your head up high maybe if the club had another 20 of you the culture might change..

[smdo5]

Morgs you truly are a credit to our great club. But unfortunately not matter what is written on this forum our club is tainted with with that tag 'thug club.' Only what we do on the footy field can change peoples opininons and unfortunately to some we will always be that 'thug club.' We have gone a long way to improving our dicipline and will only get better.
Also it is very unfair to place Nat and Luke in the same bag. Sure Luke has had his mishaps this year but like morell has said we've dealt with that. Nat though is a great captain and great leader of our club and this year has been merely yellow carded for swearing after missing a goal!
Hopefully we can finish the season off with some great footy so there is something a lil more interesting to read on this forum instead of the typcial slander of our club.

[mypaddock]

You are kidding yourself if you think you are being unfairly 'maligned' as you put it.
I could point out 6 reportable incidents that I saw personally, and from all accounts there were more.

A couple of glaringly obvious reportable incidents during the game which are inexcusable were-

1) Paul Wootton getting punched in the head about 6-7 times on the half forward line just before half time. This was by number 7, who I believe is your B grade coach. The umpire was 30 metres away and no report was made. Lucky Paul is a tough nut. Took the punches well.

2) Terry Bignell- CHB/Full Back- was standing one of the McDonnell brothers. Was minding his own business and watching the play then Mcdonnell punches him square in the face for no apparent reason. Only reason I can think of was because he hadnt had a kick all day and was frustrated. This resulted in the other Mcdonnell brother running in and throwing punches. Both Terry and L. Mcdonnell were sent off for 10 mins.

These two plus many others and the fact that anytime a Hectorville player got the ball a Mitchell PK player came in late with an elbow or jumper punch or punch tackle. Plus we had a broken nose and split jaw from two other cowardly acts.

Newsflash- that is not how to play tough football. That sort of stuff is C grade crap, just gutless really.

Shouldn't happen in any grade! What I witnessed last year was disgusting, blokes watching play down the ground and getting king hits to the head from behind and happened all game.

if this is true about woolton getting hit 6 or 7 times it is pathetic on behalf of the player in question this guy imo is not only one of the best players in div 6 but i would say one of the fariest and because he is good instead of changing the way you play on him and try stop him fairly you resort to punching him in the head. morrell i think you are a credit too your club and should hold your head up high maybe if the club had another 20 of you the culture might change..

No. 7 just went the knuckle on Pauly all day, but being the class player and person he is, Paul didn't resort to retaliation or bringing himself down to that guys level. I don't mind a little niggle/pushing & shoving etc, but resorting to punching a bloke and raising elbows in contests just because a guy is giving you a bath has no place on a football field.

[unknown source]

looks like the club's penalty on the boys hasnt worked to well, with a number of teams saying they havent changed..

every club has some loose cannon's, i know we do..

[oldslow]

looks like the club's penalty on the boys hasnt worked to well, with a number of teams saying they havent changed..

every club has some loose cannon's, i know we do..

Yeah that bloody Trav Mckee is an animal

[Masha]

We didnt have any issues with MP earlier in the year, and the game was played in good spirits.

Despite getting pumped!

Thanks browny.

I know it's only 1 game, but I agree with Browny. The MP vs Brahma game earlier this year was clean, and played in really good spirits. I played B's, and we also had no dramas. Not trying to defend anyone as I haven't seen the other incidents, but maybe they may have been niggled and pushed to the edge. No reason to retaliate as others have described, but some people have lower tolerance thresholds and react differently.

Either way, we have them in 2 or so weeks so will see first hand what all the fuss is about. Hope for a nice clean match.

And by the way, good on you Morrell for sticking by your club, hopefully your attitude and stance on this issue can rub off on to the individuals who don't play in the spirits of the game. But like they say, you f*ck one goat......

[MW]

I've never seen Luke and Nathaniel play before, but from the half of football i saw on the weekend, my opinion is:

Luke: Looked well suited down back in the first quarter linking up to get the ball out of the backline...I understand he is normally a key forward? Couldn't get near it in the second quarter.
Nathaniel: Couldn't find the ball all first half. Got spoiled on most mark attempts, and spent most of the time with his hands on his knees blowing hard when the ball was nowhere near him.

It's been 17 years since I've played at MP and I gotta say I am disappointed to hear the reputation they have developed.

[White Line Fever]

Marion FC played Mitchell Park in a trial under lights this year, and yes they were dirty and didn't mind abit of knuckle, and even a headbutt, but I've seen alot worse and we gave it back to them and it stopped.
Football is a tough game and I'd say the rest of you div6 teams need to harden up abit. Some teams use intimidation and niggle as a strength, like Hawthorn, and other teams hang out wide and have alot ot uncontested wide recievers, like Essendon, but that's their strength.
Not saying one way is better or worse but that's the way it is and always will be. Let the umpire decide what's ok, and hey if they get away with a cheap one then let natural justice run it's course.

[FLYING DUTCHMAN 18]

some people on here have absolutely no idea about footy or how footy clubs are run....

[Freo HeaveHo]

Is it just me or does there appear to be a certain common trend happening with these comments ..... to me the only teams on hear that tend to have gripes with mitchell park are the teams id say you would put in the bracket of the ' OUTSIDE FREE RUNNING TEAMS ' who often dont stand the heat in the kitchen when the going gets physical. Where the teams that i have respect for ie the Brahma Lodges West Croydens and Paralowies who as a whole are noted from never deviating from the ball , enjoy a tough physical contest. and give just as good as they receive ????

Everyone has there fair share to say on the field in the heat of the battle .... and in my book if you are going to open your mouth and not back it up then of course you are going to be continually targeted. And im not meanin by being punched / elbowed etc im talkin about putting your body on the line in every contest throughout a match. And from what i have experienced this year there are people from sides who have a lot to say during a game and are quick to squeal when anyone touches them. I observe all opposing teams players and know which ones are the quality players and the ones i respect and who the ones are that think they are better than what they really are - MAYBE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WE SHOULD HAVE LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND JUST WORRY BOUT OUR OWN ACTIONS !!!!

[mypaddock]

Is it just me or does there appear to be a certain common trend happening with these comments ..... to me the only teams on hear that tend to have gripes with mitchell park are the teams id say you would put in the bracket of the ' OUTSIDE FREE RUNNING TEAMS ' who often dont stand the heat in the kitchen when the going gets physical. Where the teams that i have respect for ie the Brahma Lodges West Croydens and Paralowies who as a whole are noted from never deviating from the ball , enjoy a tough physical contest. and give just as good as they receive ????

Everyone has there fair share to say on the field in the heat of the battle .... and in my book if you are going to open your mouth and not back it up then of course you are going to be continually targeted. And im not meanin by being punched / elbowed etc im talkin about putting your body on the line in every contest throughout a match. And from what i have experienced this year there are people from sides who have a lot to say during a game and are quick to squeal when anyone touches them. I observe all opposing teams players and know which ones are the quality players and the ones i respect and who the ones are that think they are better than what they really are - MAYBE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WE SHOULD HAVE LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND JUST WORRY BOUT OUR OWN ACTIONS !!!!

Or teams who play within the rules of the game- that would be a more accurate description. Never had issues with clubs such as Hope Valley, Westminster, Blackfriars, Golden Grove in terms of sniping. They played a tough, yet fair brand of football, which is why they have had success. Thuggery and sniping gets you nowhere.

Until some of you realise and accept that, the general perception of your club(s) isn't going to change.

[scottroo]

we found paralowie to be one of the cleanest teams weve played for a long time...also the clg hectoville games are always very physical, just because neither teams go the snipe doesnt mean either is soft!

[whufc]

I have been offered the chance to have a kick in the Central United B Grade this week. After reading this thread am seriously starting to reconsider, i have to be at work at 6.30 monday morning, my job requires me to talk so i can't really afford a broken jaw.

[Freo HeaveHo]

I have been offered the chance to have a kick in the Central United B Grade this week. After reading this thread am seriously starting to reconsider, i have to be at work at 6.30 monday morning, my job requires me to talk so i can't really afford a broken jaw.

Meaning ??? Who are they playing this week ??

[whufc]

I have been offered the chance to have a kick in the Central United B Grade this week. After reading this thread am seriously starting to reconsider, i have to be at work at 6.30 monday morning, my job requires me to talk so i can't really afford a broken jaw.

Meaning ??? Who are they playing this week ??

After reading this thread, the pages after Saturdays games evry week are generally full of people saying how the team they played on the weekend are thugs, snipers and how they had yay number of players king hit.

At some stage this season i think every team in Div6 has been claimed to be dirty, cheating cowards.

[carey]

sh!t been in renmark for a day and a half and bang 3 pages about m/park!
A couple of points i must make and being in the position morell has b4 i understand what he is trying to do and wish him all the best look I dont believe that mitchell park are that bad but again that is just my veiw and that may well be wrong but i also must say that from my point of veiw i do believe the mcdonnell brothers are a problem for the club as they are held in such high regard at your club (which i dont believe they deserve but thats another topic on its own) that they are followed as leaders for example look at at our leader mark boothey just leads from the front when the chips are down puts his head over the ball and says through actions follow this lads he make his team mates grow a leg though leadership that his hard tough football not belting some bloke when they arnt looking lead like a paul kelly hard tough actions thats hard football not snipping like over rated thugs like barry hall.

[carey]

you have some good footballers down there morell who knows maybe the mcdonnell boys can pull there head in i really dont know i cant comment on that as i dont know them on a personal level so i wont comment but at this stage i believe they are causeing your club more harm than good.

as i said you have some great players leck,weekly,hay,potuszynski,lindholm and the stand out of them all bates who is an out and out gun just dont let 2 guys hold these blokes back mate

[carey]

I have been offered the chance to have a kick in the Central United B Grade this week. After reading this thread am seriously starting to reconsider, i have to be at work at 6.30 monday morning, my job requires me to talk so i can't really afford a broken jaw.

Meaning ??? Who are they playing this week ??

After reading this thread, the pages after Saturdays games evry week are generally full of people saying how the team they played on the weekend are thugs, snipers and how they had yay number of players kind hit.

At some stage this season i think every team in Div6 has been claimed to be dirty, cheating cowards.

i wouldnt say that at all weve had 2 actions against us this season and 1 didnt get on this forum and the other was the kick in the head from mitchell park so i think thats abit far fetched mate.

should'nt you be preseason cricket training anyway?