SA Footy

Brodlach wrote:

LaughingKookaburra wrote:There are some doubters out there as we have some notable omissions. I’m really looking forward to seeing how our blokes go - Pressure creates diamonds as a person on here says. Ball looks like spending a fair bit of time on the deck tomorrow with the wind. Everything to gain tomorrow for our boys and we need to win.

I see Wilson King and Krakour out, I change my tip

Should have kept my nerve, well done Kenilworth

Kenilworth boys were amazing, down 6 points and against a 4 goal breeze at 3qtr time is a big deal. Very proud of such a young group. Great belief. W oiuld have been easy to roll over but they didn't.

Lockleys are quality, will not want to lose again this year. Very strong group.

Kenilworth v Lockleys was a cracking game , difference was Kenilworth leaders stood up big time in last 6 minutes of game. Fantastic contest played in great spirit the Lockleys clubrooms are very impressive, well done to all concerned.

Are they long sleeved guernsey's that Salisbury are wearing or black jumpers underneath?

Lightning McQueen wrote:Are they long sleeved guernsey's that Salisbury are wearing or black jumpers underneath?

Long-sleeves mate. All players have the option to purchase their own long-sleeve jumper at the start of the year should they wish to.

Pag wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:Are they long sleeved guernsey's that Salisbury are wearing or black jumpers underneath?

Long-sleeves mate. All players have the option to purchase their own long-sleeve jumper at the start of the year should they wish to.

Definitely kept me warm Saturday lol

Pag wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:Are they long sleeved guernsey's that Salisbury are wearing or black jumpers underneath?

Long-sleeves mate. All players have the option to purchase their own long-sleeve jumper at the start of the year should they wish to.

Surprised they're not hooped.

Anyone from Fitzroy suggest the reasoning they don’t flatten the oval rather than the huge hump in the middle?

Brodlach wrote:Anyone from Fitzroy suggest the reasoning they don’t flatten the oval rather than the huge hump in the middle?

Mount Fitzroy.

There's probably too much shit buried there to be able to do that.

I remember sitting on the bench one day and a short-arsed mate had the ball in the back pocket, he soon disappeared and next thing I seen was a ball going through the air.

Lightning McQueen wrote:

Brodlach wrote:Anyone from Fitzroy suggest the reasoning they don’t flatten the oval rather than the huge hump in the middle?

Mount Fitzroy.

There's probably too much shit buried there to be able to do that.

I remember sitting on the bench one day and a short-arsed mate had the ball in the back pocket, he soon disappeared and next thing I seen was a ball going through the air.

Grade it back.


With the wind so strong straight across the ground it made it very difficult.

Interesting note the away changerooms are only allowed 20 people due COVID

Brodlach wrote:
Grade it back.


With the wind do strong straight across the ground it made it very difficult.

Interesting note the away changerooms are only allowed 20 people due COVID

I'm led to believe that it used to be a dump, possibly for the kelvinator site if my memory serves me correct?

Lightning McQueen wrote:

Brodlach wrote:
Grade it back.


With the wind do strong straight across the ground it made it very difficult.

Interesting note the away changerooms are only allowed 20 people due COVID [emoji38]

I'm led to believe that it used to be a dump, possibly for the kelvinator site if my memory serves me correct?

Have heard the same. Might be the odd ex Army vehicle body thrown in too.

heater31 wrote:

Lightning McQueen wrote:

Brodlach wrote:
Grade it back.


With the wind do strong straight across the ground it made it very difficult.

Interesting note the away changerooms are only allowed 20 people due COVID [emoji38]

I'm led to believe that it used to be a dump, possibly for the kelvinator site if my memory serves me correct?

Have heard the same. Might be the odd ex Army vehicle body thrown in too.

and old trams

Brodlach wrote:Anyone from Fitzroy suggest the reasoning they don’t flatten the oval rather than the huge hump in the middle?

Originally a clay pit

Then council decided would be better used as a dump. Possibly trams, bodies, old white goods etc under there

Then realised with all the housing going up probs not a good idea to have a dump in a residential area.

then covered it thinking it would flatten out over a decade or so..

Brodlach wrote: Grade it back.

Council issue but Can't be done at the moment. Soil would need testing, massive earthworks/civil project should the council end up with an issue whereby they have to dump all the topsoil up to 3 metres deep.

They would also have to dig up all the irrigation thats been laid under it as well. Huge $$$ and i don't think they would have the stomach for it yet.

it'll have to happen sooner or later tho.

Fair enough, how many years ago was that?

With that wind and the mound it was difficult to switch the ball

Brodlach wrote:Fair enough, how many years ago was that?

With that wind and the mound it was difficult to switch the ball

Home ground advantage, in the past they have been a far better side there, running the ball out of defence makes you rush your kick as you feel like you're running on the spot, kicking for goals downhill is difficult to settle too.

You've gotta play a different game there.

redyellow&blue wrote:

Brodlach wrote:Anyone from Fitzroy suggest the reasoning they don’t flatten the oval rather than the huge hump in the middle?

Originally a clay pit

Then council decided would be better used as a dump. Possibly trams, bodies, old white goods etc under there

Then realised with all the housing going up probs not a good idea to have a dump in a residential area.

then covered it thinking it would flatten out over a decade or so..

Brodlach wrote: Grade it back.

Council issue but Can't be done at the moment. Soil would need testing, massive earthworks/civil project should the council end up with an issue whereby they have to dump all the topsoil up to 3 metres deep.

They would also have to dig up all the irrigation thats been laid under it as well. Huge $$$ and i don't think they would have the stomach for it yet.

it'll have to happen sooner or later tho.

There was talk of it about 10 years ago I reckon but obviously never eventuated

it wouldn't be the same without the mountain in the middle, there's nothing like losing someone in the far pocket and anticipating whether we'll ever see them again

redyellow&blue wrote:

Brodlach wrote:Anyone from Fitzroy suggest the reasoning they don’t flatten the oval rather than the huge hump in the middle?

Originally a clay pit

Then council decided would be better used as a dump. Possibly trams, bodies, old white goods etc under there

Then realised with all the housing going up probs not a good idea to have a dump in a residential area.

then covered it thinking it would flatten out over a decade or so..

Brodlach wrote: Grade it back.

Council issue but Can't be done at the moment. Soil would need testing, massive earthworks/civil project should the council end up with an issue whereby they have to dump all the topsoil up to 3 metres deep.

They would also have to dig up all the irrigation thats been laid under it as well. Huge $$$ and i don't think they would have the stomach for it yet.

it'll have to happen sooner or later tho.

I am of the firm belief it is growing.

Arch44 wrote:
I am of the firm belief it is growing.

The mountain is getting bigger?

Lightning McQueen wrote:

Arch44 wrote:
I am of the firm belief it is growing.

The mountain is getting bigger?

I’m about 6’3 and I struggled to see over it