SAAFl Div 6 & 6R (2009)

[morell]

I hate to bring up old posts but I said I would provide some details on the incidents detailed by mypaddock below.

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.

Our side of the story, I cannot vouch for this as I did not see it -

Paul was picked to be given a hard tag in the last quarter as he was chopping us up all day. The Mitchell Park player was niggling Paul by punching and elbowing him in the back constantly. Paul reacted to this by turning around and punching the Mitchell Park player in the head. The Mitchell Park player then attempted to punch Paul in the head with 6 punches, 2 of which connected.

The Mitchell Park player was dropped by the coaching staff for this indiscretion.

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.

Heard a completely different story - again, I cannot vouch for it, but - Nat was hit from behind by a Hectorville player which Luke witnessed. Luke then ran in and started to fight with the Hectorville player in remonstration. Both players were throwing punches, both players got sent off.

Luke was also dropped by the coaching staff for this indiscretion.

Plus we had a broken nose and split jaw from two other cowardly acts.

This is a statement that has greatly angered many people at the club. The split jaw was a result from a head clash. Nothing but a football incident. The Mitchell Park player involved was also slightly injured, he is a life member of the club and has never once been reported, a fairer player you could not find.

The broken nose was another football clash where both players went for the ball and unfortunately the Hectorville player broke his nose. The Mitchell Park player inquired to the Hectorville players well being after the game as which point the Hectorville player replied with a "no worries and its just football incident" type comment.

Again, I would like to make the point that, yes, there were incidents the club regrets (which we have taken action against) from the game against Hectorville, however we feel they have been greatly exaggerated and blown out of proportion. Mitchell Park is not full of snipers and thugs and we totally and utterly reject any notion that suggests otherwise.

I hope this ends this matter so we can all move on play some footy!

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On a completely separate note, our coach, Darren Butler will be on the grassroots football show this Thursday on C31. Tune in and have a listen!

[human blanket #3]

i was on luke during the fight and im pretty sure he only saw both players fighting face to face. i dont know why luke was dropped though, i didnt see him do anything to outrageous. i have a feeling that maybe the umps were suppose to send of nat instead.

[mypaddock]

Morell,

Don't vouch for something if you didn't see it.
Again you are in denial and trying to sugar coat things.

Why would I make these things up? You don't hear me coming on here saying Lockleys, Trinity, CLG etc are a bunch of thugs do you? Reason being is because that's not how they play their football. Unfortunately, when things aren't going in your favour, MP resort to sniping. And until you and others at your club accept that fact you are always going to have issues.

[Footy Chick]

It was 2 weeks ago FFS

Build a bloody bridge Mypaddock, your inherent whinging is starting to give everyone the shits and your replies JUST cut short of trolling.

If it's being investigated, let it be investigated, I have no idea what continuing to bitch about it on here is going to acheive besides nothing.

[mypaddock]

It was 2 weeks ago FFS

Build a bloody bridge Mypaddock, your inherent whinging is starting to give everyone the shits and your replies JUST cut short of trolling.

If it's being investigated, let it be investigated, I have no idea what continuing to bitch about it on here is going to acheive besides nothing.

I'm just replying to what Morell said.

Sorry Hitler, didn't know that this wasn't allowed.

[morell]

Morell,

Don't vouch for something if you didn't see it.

It would be good if you actually read my posts.

I cannot vouch for this as I did not see it

Again you are in denial and trying to sugar coat things.

Of course I am in denial. Which is why I have repeatedly admitted there were incidents the clubs regrets.

Why would I make these things up? You don't hear me coming on here saying Lockleys, Trinity, CLG etc are a bunch of thugs do you? Reason being is because that's not how they play their football.

I'm not saying you made them up, I was merely giving you the Mitchell Parks players point of view, as that is what I said I would do.

Unfortunately, when things aren't going in your favour, MP resort to sniping.

Absolute crap.

Yes, there were fights in the Hectorville game, but no sniping or thuggery from all reports.

And until you and others at your club accept that fact you are always going to have issues.

Whatever. I tried to be diplomatic but obviously you are incapable of reason.

We dropped both the players that were in the fights. Not sure what you want? Stone them to death or something?

[morell]

It was 2 weeks ago FFS

Build a bloody bridge Mypaddock, your inherent whinging is starting to give everyone the shits and your replies JUST cut short of trolling.

If it's being investigated, let it be investigated, I have no idea what continuing to bitch about it on here is going to acheive besides nothing.

If the constant attacks on the character of the players and people involved with the Mitchell Park Football Club continue on this forum I will be raising it at the committee level with the view to the club making a formal complaint to the owners of this website.

It simply isn't good enough for people to sit back behind the protection of their keyboards and slander, and it is slander, an entire group of people.

[Footy Chick]

Thank you Morell, some people just don't know when to leave things alone

let this be the end of this subject

[hawkseye]

It was 2 weeks ago FFS

Build a bloody bridge Mypaddock, your inherent whinging is starting to give everyone the shits and your replies JUST cut short of trolling.

If it's being investigated, let it be investigated, I have no idea what continuing to bitch about it on here is going to acheive besides nothing.

Im not getting the shits and find it interesting

[WestIndiesWonder24]

Morell, Im a glenunga player and I can say with confidence that Saturdays game was nothing but a fair game with guys going in for hard balls and was a fair game....I thought MP were to be commended for their efforts and I saw nothing untoward about the club.

The coach at the end of the game was to be respected for coming over and giving us a talk about a similar situation their club went through.. Im not sure whether it was a clean contest because a few guys were out, but You guys were nothing but fair and the game was played in good spirit!!!

[hawkseye]

Morell, Im a glenunga player and I can say with confidence that Saturdays game was nothing but a fair game with guys going in for hard balls and was a fair game....I thought MP were to be commended for their efforts and I saw nothing untoward about the club.

The coach at the end of the game was to be respected for coming over and giving us a talk about a similar situation their club went through.. Im not sure whether it was a clean contest because a few guys were out, but You guys were nothing but fair and the game was played in good spirit!!!

Does Mitchell Pks coach go over and talk to every club? Im sure i read he did to Paralowie and i know in the past he has done it to West Croydon. Does this come across as unusual to anyone? I know its the done thing after a GF.

[Browny25]

He came and talked to us after the game.

Didnt have a problem with it

[morell]

Morell, Im a glenunga player and I can say with confidence that Saturdays game was nothing but a fair game with guys going in for hard balls and was a fair game....I thought MP were to be commended for their efforts and I saw nothing untoward about the club.

The coach at the end of the game was to be respected for coming over and giving us a talk about a similar situation their club went through.. Im not sure whether it was a clean contest because a few guys were out, but You guys were nothing but fair and the game was played in good spirit!!!

Thanks mate! It was good game. You guys have improved. If you keep progressing no doubt Glenunga will return to prominence.

Had a chat to a couple of your forwards and they all seemed like good lads.

TBH we have never had any trouble with Glenunga, apart from the lopsided scoreboard over the years - copped many a flogging.

Does Mitchell Pks coach go over and talk to every club? Im sure i read he did to Paralowie and i know in the past he has done it to West Croydon. Does this come across as unusual to anyone? I know its the done thing after a GF.

dee man posts on here, I'll let him give specifics as to why but he has a chat to the opposition whenever he is welcome.

[zedman]

It was 2 weeks ago FFS

Build a bloody bridge Mypaddock, your inherent whinging is starting to give everyone the shits and your replies JUST cut short of trolling.

If it's being investigated, let it be investigated, I have no idea what continuing to bitch about it on here is going to acheive besides nothing.

Im not getting the shits and find it interesting

[Animus]

Dee Man is a good bloke and i think he'd be pretty well respected around the place - especially by those that have actually spoken to him.

Morrell - how long have the 'core' group of A grade players down there been playing together now?

[morell]

Dee Man is a good bloke and i think he'd be pretty well respected around the place - especially by those that have actually spoken to him.

Morrell - how long have the 'core' group of A grade players down there been playing together now?

We won the flag in D6 in 2002, I reckon we would have about 10 or so players still playing from that group.

Adam Hay
Nat McDonnell
Luke McDonnell
Joe Leck
Jeremy David
Lee Darrington
Matthew Emmerson
Shane Kulmer
Craig Ryan

So I would say we have a pretty established group, however we lack the mid 20's type players that makes a club really competitive. The biggest challenge the club will face over the next few years is replacing a few of the ageing stars. With limited juniors its going to be difficult...

We have managed to recruit a lot of players from Kangaroo Island. We have a really good relationship with the lads from The Island and many of them have provided us with great service - Chris Rogers, Damien Bates, Matthew Johnstone, Todd Butler to name but a few...

[zedman]

you gotta get the juniors back up and running..whilst a club has juniors it has a chance..old scholars feed off their schools..district clubs need juniors

[morell]

you gotta get the juniors back up and running..whilst a club has juniors it has a chance..old scholars feed off their schools..district clubs need juniors

Absolutely agree. It would help if you blokes stopped nicking them all!

[GEESKIP]

Morell, Im a glenunga player and I can say with confidence that Saturdays game was nothing but a fair game with guys going in for hard balls and was a fair game....I thought MP were to be commended for their efforts and I saw nothing untoward about the club.

The coach at the end of the game was to be respected for coming over and giving us a talk about a similar situation their club went through.. Im not sure whether it was a clean contest because a few guys were out, but You guys were nothing but fair and the game was played in good spirit!!!

They seem to play the game in "good spirits" when they are winning and things are going their way,but it`s a different story when things get a bit tough, thats when they turn feral!!

[Footy Chick]

I have asked for comments on this matter to end - it wasn't a request!