Southern Football League

[Sniper]

Petoe - Backwell actually got hurt making a rabbit hutch for his mate (Glenelg footballer Tom Holmes) - while he was doing it, Toms dog ran into Bretts legs and damaged his knee - not quite what everyone at the MPFC was hoping for.

So I guess you could say that Blackwell would have played finals if the dog didn't chase the rabbit ....

[fisho mcspaz]

Marion went through the same thing. 95 new names turned up last year when we were rock bottom and played here and there. Less then 10% were A Graders. And we won 1 game. The results had nothing to do with Stephen Keam and im sure he was judged just like Farrugia, who i suggest would have had a similar problem. The best coach in the world wouldnt have been able to anything when your left with 5 players from the previous 2 years. This year Marion won 5 games. And when the numbers were crunched we had a differential of +17 goals. So can Stephen Keam coach? Id say in every department Marion has improved so you would have to say he is doing something right.
So i would imagine that Anthony and Aldinga are in the same position. I cant imagine a coach ever goes to a new club expecting a struggle with numbers and no wins. Surely when you are rebuilding, it all comes down to wheather or not he improves the playing side, in the following years, not on 1 bad year. If he takes the job on again, you judge him on improvement of the Senior sides next year.

Agree entirely. Judge the bloke on what he produces next year and if he can hold the nucleus of the team together then add the improvements through new players. Tough gig being a coach in the SFL, especially when you're competing against bigger dollar offers for your players constantly. I think all of the newer coaches this year have done pretty well when you consider what they inherited. Coleman got a young squad and lots of injuries, Petrucci pretty much the same, Farrugia got a dogs breakfast and Porter got a bunch of battlers. Clifton also didn't inherit any magic beans. Fact is all of these guys have had to work hard and be creative to manage their teams and their clubs expectations. Better them than me.

Agree with everything these two posters have said. And Marion have improved a heck of a lot - I'm not talking about the scoreboard, although that is true as well - I mean in consistency. Last year they had people playing both Bs and As, like we've been doing this year (and don't forget the juniors - there was a thirteen-year-old playing ressies for us last week ) but this year they've got depth and solidity and they've achieved this improvement without shelling out insane amounts of cash on fly-by-nights. Good luck to you guys and hope you continue in the right direction.

[Rush a Point]

Marion went through the same thing. 95 new names turned up last year when we were rock bottom and played here and there. Less then 10% were A Graders. And we won 1 game. The results had nothing to do with Stephen Keam and im sure he was judged just like Farrugia, who i suggest would have had a similar problem. The best coach in the world wouldnt have been able to anything when your left with 5 players from the previous 2 years. This year Marion won 5 games. And when the numbers were crunched we had a differential of +17 goals. So can Stephen Keam coach? Id say in every department Marion has improved so you would have to say he is doing something right.
So i would imagine that Anthony and Aldinga are in the same position. I cant imagine a coach ever goes to a new club expecting a struggle with numbers and no wins. Surely when you are rebuilding, it all comes down to wheather or not he improves the playing side, in the following years, not on 1 bad year. If he takes the job on again, you judge him on improvement of the Senior sides next year.

Agree entirely. Judge the bloke on what he produces next year and if he can hold the nucleus of the team together then add the improvements through new players. Tough gig being a coach in the SFL, especially when you're competing against bigger dollar offers for your players constantly. I think all of the newer coaches this year have done pretty well when you consider what they inherited. Coleman got a young squad and lots of injuries, Petrucci pretty much the same, Farrugia got a dogs breakfast and Porter got a bunch of battlers. Clifton also didn't inherit any magic beans. Fact is all of these guys have had to work hard and be creative to manage their teams and their clubs expectations. Better them than me.

Agree with everything these two posters have said. And Marion have improved a heck of a lot - I'm not talking about the scoreboard, although that is true as well - I mean in consistency. Last year they had people playing both Bs and As, like we've been doing this year (and don't forget the juniors - there was a thirteen-year-old playing ressies for us last week ) but this year they've got depth and solidity and they've achieved this improvement without shelling out insane amounts of cash on fly-by-nights. Good luck to you guys and hope you continue in the right direction.

Lot of talk about coaches doing a good job this year. What about Moller at Cove. Finished outside of the eight last year and will finish 6th after Saturday. I would say his performance is way above the others quoted. Checking Sporting Pulse, they have played about 40 players in the A Grade this year. Seems to me the Cobra's are setting themselves up well for the next few years. They seem to have a lot of blokes playing B grade that would make the sides at a lot of clubs. There U18 are also sitting second. Seems like they are going to be strong for a while.

[fisho mcspaz]

Marion went through the same thing. 95 new names turned up last year when we were rock bottom and played here and there. Less then 10% were A Graders. And we won 1 game. The results had nothing to do with Stephen Keam and im sure he was judged just like Farrugia, who i suggest would have had a similar problem. The best coach in the world wouldnt have been able to anything when your left with 5 players from the previous 2 years. This year Marion won 5 games. And when the numbers were crunched we had a differential of +17 goals. So can Stephen Keam coach? Id say in every department Marion has improved so you would have to say he is doing something right.
So i would imagine that Anthony and Aldinga are in the same position. I cant imagine a coach ever goes to a new club expecting a struggle with numbers and no wins. Surely when you are rebuilding, it all comes down to wheather or not he improves the playing side, in the following years, not on 1 bad year. If he takes the job on again, you judge him on improvement of the Senior sides next year.

Agree entirely. Judge the bloke on what he produces next year and if he can hold the nucleus of the team together then add the improvements through new players. Tough gig being a coach in the SFL, especially when you're competing against bigger dollar offers for your players constantly. I think all of the newer coaches this year have done pretty well when you consider what they inherited. Coleman got a young squad and lots of injuries, Petrucci pretty much the same, Farrugia got a dogs breakfast and Porter got a bunch of battlers. Clifton also didn't inherit any magic beans. Fact is all of these guys have had to work hard and be creative to manage their teams and their clubs expectations. Better them than me.

Agree with everything these two posters have said. And Marion have improved a heck of a lot - I'm not talking about the scoreboard, although that is true as well - I mean in consistency. Last year they had people playing both Bs and As, like we've been doing this year (and don't forget the juniors - there was a thirteen-year-old playing ressies for us last week ) but this year they've got depth and solidity and they've achieved this improvement without shelling out insane amounts of cash on fly-by-nights. Good luck to you guys and hope you continue in the right direction.

Lot of talk about coaches doing a good job this year. What about Moller at Cove. Finished outside of the eight last year and will finish 6th after Saturday. I would say his performance is way above the others quoted. Checking Sporting Pulse, they have played about 40 players in the A Grade this year. Seems to me the Cobra's are setting themselves up well for the next few years. They seem to have a lot of blokes playing B grade that would make the sides at a lot of clubs. There U18 are also sitting second. Seems like they are going to be strong for a while.

Cove looked dangerous last week. Yeah, they were playing us, but they were one of the most physical and disciplined sides I've seen this year outside Happy Valley. I always considered Porties to be the smokey this year, but I reckon Cove will make prelims at least. They've got a lot of the same players, but completely different gameplay - much more physical, reminds me of Morphett Vale a couple of years ago. It suits them. Also, they've got several big talls that can play at either end of the ground.

[AFLflyer]

Since Michael Doughty has retired from the Crows today, I wonder if he would consider a return to Winefly Park in 2013. If he did, it may help a few of his mates decide whether they retire or go around for another year...

From what I hear it's already a done deal Phantom. Doughty a certainty to be at Reynella next year.

really?? i find this very hard to believe? Who did you hear this from???
All his close reynella mates have left the club. Although he may like to play for reynella, he will be head hunted for big money! That would be hard to resist.
lets hope he plays, will be good for the league.
Not many 200 game AFL players around at local level.

[afc9798]

Since Michael Doughty has retired from the Crows today, I wonder if he would consider a return to Winefly Park in 2013. If he did, it may help a few of his mates decide whether they retire or go around for another year...

From what I hear it's already a done deal Phantom. Doughty a certainty to be at Reynella next year.

really?? i find this very hard to believe? Who did you hear this from???
All his close reynella mates have left the club. Although he may like to play for reynella, he will be head hunted for big money! That would be hard to resist.
lets hope he plays, will be good for the league.
Not many 200 game AFL players around at local level.

A source outside of Reynella, but close to the top. He even told me when the retirement would be announced, so have no reason to doubt his information.

[afc9798]

Now to the season at hand!! Some good matches to finish the minor round....

BRIGHTON BOMBERS vs NOARLUNGA- Brighton by 10 points
CHRISTIES BEACH vs ALDINGA- Christies by 100 points plus
EDWARDSTOWN vs MORPHETTVILLE PARK- MVP by 25 points
HACKHAM vs OSB/LONSDALE- Hackham by 50 points
HAPPY VALLEY vs FLAGSTAFF HILL -Valleys by 18 points
PORT NOARLUNGA vs COVE - Porties by 18 points
MORPHETT VALE vs REYNELLA- Morphett Vale by 10 points

BYE MARION 2012 Bye to run Marion around but tire in the last quarter...

[Leo]

Since Michael Doughty has retired from the Crows today, I wonder if he would consider a return to Winefly Park in 2013. If he did, it may help a few of his mates decide whether they retire or go around for another year...

From what I hear it's already a done deal Phantom. Doughty a certainty to be at Reynella next year.

really?? i find this very hard to believe? Who did you hear this from???
All his close reynella mates have left the club. Although he may like to play for reynella, he will be head hunted for big money! That would be hard to resist.
lets hope he plays, will be good for the league.
Not many 200 game AFL players around at local level.

A source outside of Reynella, but close to the top. He even told me when the retirement would be announced, so have no reason to doubt his information.

In his new role as player manager, im sure he will be able organize a few more plasma's down there!

[fisho mcspaz]

Now to the season at hand!! Some good matches to finish the minor round....

BRIGHTON BOMBERS vs NOARLUNGA- Brighton by 10 points
CHRISTIES BEACH vs ALDINGA- Christies by 100 points plus
EDWARDSTOWN vs MORPHETTVILLE PARK- MVP by 25 points
HACKHAM vs OSB/LONSDALE- Hackham by 50 points
HAPPY VALLEY vs FLAGSTAFF HILL -Valleys by 18 points
PORT NOARLUNGA vs COVE - Porties by 18 points
MORPHETT VALE vs REYNELLA- Morphett Vale by 10 points

BYE MARION 2012 Bye to run Marion around but tire in the last quarter...

My tips:

Noarlunga by 7 points
Mighty Sharks to pull one out of the hat? Aldinga by 8 points
Twisties by 15 goals
Hackham by 7 goals
Valley by 3 goals
Cove by 20 points
Morphett Vale by 4 goals

[vics01]

RAP
Lot of talk about coaches doing a good job this year. What about Moller at Cove. Finished outside of the eight last year and will finish 6th after Saturday. I would say his performance is way above the others quoted. Checking Sporting Pulse, they have played about 40 players in the A Grade this year. Seems to me the Cobra's are setting themselves up well for the next few years. They seem to have a lot of blokes playing B grade that would make the sides at a lot of clubs. There U18 are also sitting second. Seems like they are going to be strong for a while.

Mick has done a fantastic job at the club this year. Lost 3 ruckman before the start of the season, had to re invent game plan, bought up Sammy Abbott who has been sensational. Mick has had to deal with a lot of injuries to key players but has developed the younger players over the season to a point where they will be very competitive in September the future looks very good. Maintaining players in the face of money on offer will be the challenge, if he can Cove may look to be the next dynasty like Morphett Vale were in the early 2000's.

Great job so far a long way to go.

[dogsrbarkin]

RAP
Lot of talk about coaches doing a good job this year. What about Moller at Cove. Finished outside of the eight last year and will finish 6th after Saturday. I would say his performance is way above the others quoted. Checking Sporting Pulse, they have played about 40 players in the A Grade this year. Seems to me the Cobra's are setting themselves up well for the next few years. They seem to have a lot of blokes playing B grade that would make the sides at a lot of clubs. There U18 are also sitting second. Seems like they are going to be strong for a while.

Mick has done a fantastic job at the club this year. Lost 3 ruckman before the start of the season, had to re invent game plan, bought up Sammy Abbott who has been sensational. Mick has had to deal with a lot of injuries to key players but has developed the younger players over the season to a point where they will be very competitive in September the future looks very good. Maintaining players in the face of money on offer will be the challenge, if he can Cove may look to be the next dynasty like Morphett Vale were in the early 2000's.

Great job so far a long way to go.

Well done Mick ! great to see coaches like this bloke not buying in a side but vics you guys possess a bit of coin or has past coaches emptied the cobras caskett

[Panther32]

It seems that Noarlunga seem to be a bit of a bogey side for the Bombers with another win today.
What is happening down at Bomber land? I'm guessing Paechy was the one who held Trev scoreless???
I saw their second half against M/V at the start of the year and thought they may as well give them the trophy then and there, but they seem a bit shaky at the moment.
Happy Valley seemed to dominate Flaggies from the scoreline.
Should be a very interesting first week of finals. Brighton have a rematch against the Shoes and Morphie Parks are up against the Vikings!
Is the points system starting to level the playing field a bit, at least in the top 8???
Go the Flies tomorrow, big big game!!!!!!!

[sportsfan]

Great game at porties today, all square when the siren went, young drew from cove for the win slotted it thru, pity the umpiring was well below average, had the potential to ruin a really hard, contested game of footy. Was a great game to watch in the end, go u cobras.

[Rush a Point]

Great game at porties today, all square when the siren went, young drew from cove for the win slotted it thru, pity the umpiring was well below average, had the potential to ruin a really hard, contested game of footy. Was a great game to watch in the end, go u cobras.

I have been following football for some 40 odd years. I would say that the umpiring today at Port Noarlunga was the worst that I have ever seen. Their decision making was so inconsistent that it was a joke. Worst however was the reaction of the Port Noarlunga players after the game. They seemed to get the better of the umpiring all day and they were getting stuck into the umpires after the game regarding the last decision, which was clearly a push in the back.

[sportsfan]

Totally agree, porties could not complain about the umpiring today surely, it seemed that the umps were possibly a bit scared about the bikie blokes that were there, cause cove battled for a free kick all day. In defence of "Filthy" Pippett, i'm sure he was bitterly dissapointed, and he should have shook Mick's hand, but Phil has massive respect from the cove people so i'm sure that won't change too many peoples opinion of him, has done a great job with porties this year.

[barry footynut]

Totally agree, porties could not complain about the umpiring today surely, it seemed that the umps were possibly a bit scared about the bikie blokes that were there, cause cove battled for a free kick all day. In defence of "Filthy" Pippett, i'm sure he was bitterly dissapointed, and he should have shook Mick's hand, but Phil has massive respect from the cove people so i'm sure that won't change too many peoples opinion of him, has done a great job with porties this year.

Have to admit in the past 3 wks I've seen 2 games that have been close to be ruined by the umps.. 2 wks ago watched bdos at the vale and I've never seen umps seem so intimidated by the crowd!! I did hear some death threats at half time so maybe thats why?? Today at porties seemed to be very similar cove battled hard for not much return from the umps and the porties supporters were so abusive and one eyed it was laughable what's going to happen next wk ??? It's anyone's from here but Valley will definitely make the GF and Brighton or morphie pk to fill the other spot I reckon!! bit of a bias call but valley vs bombers GF bombers by 11 points ?? That would be paying well on the TAB

[Snaparazzi]

If David earl was appointed the a grade coaching position at m/vale next season, this would be the best appointment at the emus since Trevor Potts arrived. Further to this I think the hype around David Earl coaching the emus would pull helpers and supporters back to the club which is very much required at this time.

Thankfully Vulcan, you idiot, (or SSS or his other login in that I forget, something to do with pigs..??) has zero to do with the Emus and has no idea at all on what is going on at MV and what is required, new coach is going fine thanks to all concerned. Mr Footy, you are raising questions that won't eventuate.

Looking forward to a bid day at the Emu with finals beginning a week early, should be a cracker, Emus by 35pts.

[norwood8]

Great to have win in our last game over Hackham, a great second half saw us put the game out of reach. Also club legend Chris Broadbent kicked his first goal for the club (3 years in the waiting!). Great to have wins by the 14's and B's to round up an excellent finish for what otherwise has been a tough year. Must also say a huge thanks to the Hackham footy club for putting on beers for us after the game .

[vics01]

Now that Morphettville Park have finsished in the top four for season 2012. Will the SFL give them extra points in 2013 or will they be bought back to 12 points as all other top four sides are??

Maybe the extra can go where they should to bottom four clubs.

Heard a whisper that Cranston maybe on the move back home for 2013??

[Peter Griffen]

Up the Flies!!