Southern Football League

[Front & Centre]

Head and facial injuries aren't always the result of an assault Harden Up. Putting Saturday aside, you guys need to stop bleating about mass concussions and other head injuries during the season. It is a contact sport remember. We have a guy who has worn a helmet ever since playing E'Town earlier in the season. The E'Town incident was an accident and we accept that but we could have manufactured some story to paint your club in a bad light but why should we when games between our clubs have always been played in the right spirit just like the Elimination Final a couple of weeks back. I don't know if there is some deep seated hatred from a past era that you guys are trying to re-create but I really can't see why you are taking aim at Brighton with false allegations.

If you guys are trying to resurrect your juniors then some of the tripe that E'Town posters are putting on here is painting the SFL in a bad light and will only scare away parents and players. Unfortunately one blokes actions on Saturday are a setback but the SFL has become a very clean league so stop trying to make it sound far worse than it is.

DTH: Im only talking about the last two games EFC played, period. Perhaps you've had 1 too many knocks to the head yourself, otherwise you would understand the matter at hand - Two assaults in two weeks, both behind play but at least the SFL made the 'effort' of having furterh officials at last weeks game........Further to your point about juniors at EFC, after last two weeks, why would you refer anyone to play in the SFL[/quote]

You are seriously going to not refer people to the SFL because you have had 2 major injuries in last 2 weeks?
How about the fact that a strong college like Sacred Heart can put in a team (disguised as a second Brighton U16s) and they can be competetive but not dominate the competition? How about the amount of kids that get drafted from the SFL? How about the resurrection of the carnival and success this has had after strong action by the SFL last year. Junior comps at SFL on Saturdays are going well and the full day of club games provide a fantastic experience where juniors can stay on and watch the seniors and seniors can come out early and support the junior grades - Edwardstown are missing out on that and its a pity becuase your seniors and 18s have been stronger this year

[1919]

Head and facial injuries aren't always the result of an assault Harden Up. Putting Saturday aside, you guys need to stop bleating about mass concussions and other head injuries during the season. It is a contact sport remember. We have a guy who has worn a helmet ever since playing E'Town earlier in the season. The E'Town incident was an accident and we accept that but we could have manufactured some story to paint your club in a bad light but why should we when games between our clubs have always been played in the right spirit just like the Elimination Final a couple of weeks back. I don't know if there is some deep seated hatred from a past era that you guys are trying to re-create but I really can't see why you are taking aim at Brighton with false allegations.

If you guys are trying to resurrect your juniors then some of the tripe that E'Town posters are putting on here is painting the SFL in a bad light and will only scare away parents and players. Unfortunately one blokes actions on Saturday are a setback but the SFL has become a very clean league so stop trying to make it sound far worse than it is.

DTH: Im only talking about the last two games EFC played, period. Perhaps you've had 1 too many knocks to the head yourself, otherwise you would understand the matter at hand - Two assaults in two weeks, both behind play but at least the SFL made the 'effort' of having furterh officials at last weeks game........Further to your point about juniors at EFC, after last two weeks, why would you refer anyone to play in the SFL

You are seriously going to not refer people to the SFL because you have had 2 major injuries in last 2 weeks?
How about the fact that a strong college like Sacred Heart can put in a team (disguised as a second Brighton U16s) and they can be competetive but not dominate the competition? How about the amount of kids that get drafted from the SFL? How about the resurrection of the carnival and success this has had after strong action by the SFL last year. Junior comps at SFL on Saturdays are going well and the full day of club games provide a fantastic experience where juniors can stay on and watch the seniors and seniors can come out early and support the junior grades - Edwardstown are missing out on that and its a pity becuase your seniors and 18s have been stronger this year[/quote]


You can take HardenUp's comments re juniors with a grain of salt and certainly not the views of EFC. Suspect he's one of the renegades sitting of the MSJFL side of the fence. It's common knowldge that no junior competition is immune to the issues experinced by SFL last season and MSJFL have cetainly had similar issues this year as evidenced by the email they had to send out about four rounds in. SFL have to be congratulated on the fact that the infrastructure put in place behind their juniors comp this season has been very successful in addressing the issues experienced last season, resulting in a greatly improved experience for players, families and clubs alike.

[HardenUp]

You can take HardenUp's comments re juniors with a grain of salt and certainly not the views of EFC. Suspect he's one of the renegades sitting of the MSJFL side of the fence. It's common knowldge that no junior competition is immune to the issues experinced by SFL last season and MSJFL have cetainly had similar issues this year as evidenced by the email they had to send out about four rounds in. SFL have to be congratulated on the fact that the infrastructure put in place behind their juniors comp this season has been very successful in addressing the issues experienced last season, resulting in a greatly improved experience for players, families and clubs alike.[/quote]

For the record; I am in no way affiliated with EFC juniors but do watch senior games when work permits. Reference to referral of SFL is for senior footy only!!
1919: how many parents would want their kids playing SFL after watching last two EFC games, knowing umpires and officials have total disregard to player safety and welfare!!

[Look Good In Leather]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 6718609750

[Panther32]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/happy-valley-captain-to-play-in-sfl-preliminary-final-despite-alleged-striking-investigation/story-fnii06m0-1226718609750

Surely being the "good Bloke' that McKenzie is he would simply stand down this week???

[Broken Down Hack]

Roos for me 16pts
Flies by 8pts

If the posters want a laugh go to Div 7 SAAFL and have a read, they have Bombers, Towns, Roos, Rams in div 7 so the A grade teams there can have a competitive game..... apparently SFL isn't that strong.....

[MZ]

**I make these comments assuming what has been reported is reasonably accurate.**

Believe it or not there are things more important than winning football matches.

Happy Valley can show that they do not condone what has happened by not playing him. AFL clubs suspend their own players for breaches of societal standards. This appears to be such a breach.

I do not know the HV skipper at all. By all reports he is a good bloke. But, it appears he is a good bloke that has done a very bad thing.

I hope HV have the strength to make the right call. As I have said before, football clubs guide the values and ethics of the many young men they come into contact with. If they show some leadership on the issue of violence I am sure HVFC will benefit in the long run.

[Look Good In Leather]

Roos for me 16pts
Flies by 8pts

If the posters want a laugh go to Div 7 SAAFL and have a read, they have Bombers, Towns, Roos, Rams in div 7 so the A grade teams there can have a competitive game..... apparently SFL isn't that strong.....

At one stage they had Cove in there too, and then replaced them with Morphett Vale.

[Bloods4Life]

Roos for me 16pts
Flies by 8pts

If the posters want a laugh go to Div 7 SAAFL and have a read, they have Bombers, Towns, Roos, Rams in div 7 so the A grade teams there can have a competitive game..... apparently SFL isn't that strong.....

At one stage they had Cove in there too, and then replaced them with Morphett Vale. :shock:

Now now guys, they are from ingle farm and Smithfield after all

[Mister Footy]

Real easy for everyone to be keyboard warriors when it doesnt involve your footy club and like to know who alerted the media.

Everyone presumes the incident occurred without any provication and are quick to have a crack at a bloke who has a reputation of being a great man and great footballer. With all the talk about players chasing money how often do you get a footballer the quality of this bloke that stays loyal to the one football club his whole life? Couldnt count the amount of clubs that have chased him over the years. He is also the guy that other posters have praised for being quick to come in to opposition rooms after the game for an ale or 2. He has been a loyal captain of our club, supports our junior lads and will give anyone the time of day back at the club on a Saturday night.

He has been loyal to HV and HV will be loyal to him.

[Bloods4Life]

Real easy for everyone to be keyboard warriors when it doesnt involve your footy club and like to know who alerted the media.

Everyone presumes the incident occurred without any provication and are quick to have a crack at a bloke who has a reputation of being a great man and great footballer. With all the talk about players chasing money how often do you get a footballer the quality of this bloke that stays loyal to the one football club his whole life? Couldnt count the amount of clubs that have chased him over the years. He is also the guy that other posters have praised for being quick to come in to opposition rooms after the game for an ale or 2. He has been a loyal captain of our club, supports our junior lads and will give anyone the time of day back at the club on a Saturday night.

He has been loyal to HV and HV will be loyal to him.

Absolutely. Brilliant post. Great person and great captain. The reigning SFL premiership captain by the way!

[fathersonsfl]

Real easy for everyone to be keyboard warriors when it doesnt involve your footy club and like to know who alerted the media.

Everyone presumes the incident occurred without any provication and are quick to have a crack at a bloke who has a reputation of being a great man and great footballer. With all the talk about players chasing money how often do you get a footballer the quality of this bloke that stays loyal to the one football club his whole life? Couldnt count the amount of clubs that have chased him over the years. He is also the guy that other posters have praised for being quick to come in to opposition rooms after the game for an ale or 2. He has been a loyal captain of our club, supports our junior lads and will give anyone the time of day back at the club on a Saturday night.

He has been loyal to HV and HV will be loyal to him.

Absolutely. Brilliant post. Great person and great captain. The reigning SFL premiership captain by the way!

LOL. The guy has THE worst white line fever I have seen in over 30 years of football.

[tigerpie]

Real easy for everyone to be keyboard warriors when it doesnt involve your footy club and like to know who alerted the media.

Everyone presumes the incident occurred without any provication and are quick to have a crack at a bloke who has a reputation of being a great man and great footballer. With all the talk about players chasing money how often do you get a footballer the quality of this bloke that stays loyal to the one football club his whole life? Couldnt count the amount of clubs that have chased him over the years. He is also the guy that other posters have praised for being quick to come in to opposition rooms after the game for an ale or 2. He has been a loyal captain of our club, supports our junior lads and will give anyone the time of day back at the club on a Saturday night.

He has been loyal to HV and HV will be loyal to him.

Yes very good point but....simple fact he king hit a bloke and that can never be condoned regardless of whether he was provoked.
If it was your son/team mate what would you think then?
I respect the fact you are defending him but your posts are starting to look silly.

[barry footynut]

Who gives a shit if he's a good bloke, he's broken a guys jaw!! I'm sure the townies fella doesn't think he's a good bloke.. If townies happened to win last wk he would have taken the right of that player to play this wk, he should not have the right to play either. If he plays lets hope the footy gods take care of it..

[1919]

You can take HardenUp's comments re juniors with a grain of salt and certainly not the views of EFC. Suspect he's one of the renegades sitting of the MSJFL side of the fence. It's common knowldge that no junior competition is immune to the issues experinced by SFL last season and MSJFL have cetainly had similar issues this year as evidenced by the email they had to send out about four rounds in. SFL have to be congratulated on the fact that the infrastructure put in place behind their juniors comp this season has been very successful in addressing the issues experienced last season, resulting in a greatly improved experience for players, families and clubs alike.

For the record; I am in no way affiliated with EFC juniors but do watch senior games when work permits. Reference to referral of SFL is for senior footy only!!
1919: how many parents would want their kids playing SFL after watching last two EFC games, knowing umpires and officials have total disregard to player safety and welfare!![/quote]

Wow I'm impressed, for someone who's posts at the start of the season seemed to indicate you have a huge axe to grind with Townies and one player in particular, you still bother to watch them when you can. As you quite rightly pointed out is was SENIOR footy and you'd have some idea that very similar shit happens in footy comps all over the country also. Guess the parents of juniors wouldn't want the kids progressing into senior footy in any comp?

[Zelezny Chucks]

MF, short of retaliating for having your jaw broken what do you assess as reasonable provocation for the alleged incident?

No question he has been loyal to HV but that isn't what is being debated now is it.

[Front & Centre]

Agree Mister Footy McKenzie has been a great player for HV and hopefully will be for years to come. Know he has taken the time to chat with my lad about his footy and congratulate him on getting an award at presso's
I wonder how long the forum is going to continue to sledge him and how many people on this forum would actually drop their captain for a preliminary final BEFORE he has had the opportunity to appear at tribunal? Get off your high horses and be honest. For those that think there are more important things than winning a game of football obviously aren't thinking about the hard work a team, club, coach and player does to get themselves in this position. McKenzie has every right to play this week and I reckon if the current Edwardstown coach was still coaching HV he would pick him

How about we get onto the footy? Heard that Moyle is now not returning for Reynella - pockets not as deep as they thought perhaps? Not sure when the decision was made but he has still been named in Reynella side.

[1919]

Agree Mister Footy McKenzie has been a great player for HV and hopefully will be for years to come. Know he has taken the time to chat with my lad about his footy and congratulate him on getting an award at presso's
I wonder how long the forum is going to continue to sledge him and how many people on this forum would actually drop their captain for a preliminary final BEFORE he has had the opportunity to appear at tribunal? Get off your high horses and be honest. For those that think there are more important things than winning a game of football obviously aren't thinking about the hard work a team, club, coach and player does to get themselves in this position. McKenzie has every right to play this week and I reckon if the current Edwardstown coach was still coaching HV he would pick him

How about we get onto the footy? Heard that Moyle is now not returning for Reynella - pockets not as deep as they thought perhaps? Not sure when the decision was made but he has still been named in Reynella side.

You guys crack me up. Oh what a bloody good bloke, get off his back, what about provocation, current Townies coach would play him this week etc etc. Truth is He's nothing but a friggin thug, has been for a long while and every one of you wankers know it yourself and that's why you're all here trying to blow smoke up his ass. 1000 plus non HV people are going to be watching and booing him tomorrow and I bet you wankers have cameras hoping to catch someone belting him. I have news for you, everyone of his opponents is a bucket load better bloke than him and will be happy for him to be suffering in his shame and won't need to worry about belting him........Ahh that feels better

[Bloods4Life]

Real easy for everyone to be keyboard warriors when it doesnt involve your footy club and like to know who alerted the media.

Everyone presumes the incident occurred without any provication and are quick to have a crack at a bloke who has a reputation of being a great man and great footballer. With all the talk about players chasing money how often do you get a footballer the quality of this bloke that stays loyal to the one football club his whole life? Couldnt count the amount of clubs that have chased him over the years. He is also the guy that other posters have praised for being quick to come in to opposition rooms after the game for an ale or 2. He has been a loyal captain of our club, supports our junior lads and will give anyone the time of day back at the club on a Saturday night.

He has been loyal to HV and HV will be loyal to him.

Absolutely. Brilliant post. Great person and great captain. The reigning SFL premiership captain by the way
LOL. The guy has THE worst white line fever I have seen in over 30 years of football.

That's rich coming from a noarlunga supporter. Marty Clifton may have played and represented your club in the last 30 years???

[Mister Footy]

Agree Mister Footy McKenzie has been a great player for HV and hopefully will be for years to come. Know he has taken the time to chat with my lad about his footy and congratulate him on getting an award at presso's
I wonder how long the forum is going to continue to sledge him and how many people on this forum would actually drop their captain for a preliminary final BEFORE he has had the opportunity to appear at tribunal? Get off your high horses and be honest. For those that think there are more important things than winning a game of football obviously aren't thinking about the hard work a team, club, coach and player does to get themselves in this position. McKenzie has every right to play this week and I reckon if the current Edwardstown coach was still coaching HV he would pick him

How about we get onto the footy? Heard that Moyle is now not returning for Reynella - pockets not as deep as they thought perhaps? Not sure when the decision was made but he has still been named in Reynella side.

You guys crack me up. Oh what a bloody good bloke, get off his back, what about provocation, current Townies coach would play him this week etc etc. Truth is He's nothing but a friggin thug, has been for a long while and every one of you wankers know it yourself and that's why you're all here trying to blow smoke up his ass. 1000 plus non HV people are going to be watching and booing him tomorrow and I bet you wankers have cameras hoping to catch someone belting him. I have news for you, everyone of his opponents is a bucket load better bloke than him and will be happy for him to be suffering in his shame and won't need to worry about belting him........Ahh that feels better

Carefull you dont choke on your own verbal bull there 1919

All the talk about 1000 people there to boo him - what are you trying to insight? Is this the same club that is advertising on their facebook page for more witnesses to what happened on weekend and in your game against Brighton? Are you also the one that called the media?
We will just use this as motivation and Scott's team mates will rally around him

Bring on the footy