SAAFL Division 6 & D6R (2012)

[zedman]

nice work tosser and pretty much spot on..i think your reference to div 6 and div 5 could be correct..woodville south the obvious favorites and we get to see them first up..BOS on 2011 form have to be a chance, units played finals 2011 and would expect to again, and your boys are always competitive and may improve under a new voice..the unknown is uni, lockleys, farmers and the mozzies..and if houghton make the snake pit impenetrable they will be causing headaches as well..

[BFG]

Woodville South - 8 wins in Div 5 and getting relegated is as tough as it gets. If they can almost play finals in Div 5 then you would have to say they appear to be the ones to catch. The recruitment of Stubberfield (ex-West Croydon) will cause some anxious moments for defenders. But is their as much difference between Div 5 and Div 6 as most people think? A number of Div 6 GF teams have moved through Div 5 fairly quickly in the last 5 years which would suggest that the gap between these divisions may not be that big. I could be wrong (and probably am)!

have thought about this on many occaisions and i rekon there could be something to it, probably a slightly higher standard but i dont think its as big a gap as people think.
Lockleys after going up in 2010 would have made a better fist of it in 2011 with mickan corbett and williams in their side.

[frontfoot]

i think historically its been tough for teams coming up from div 7, this year was a bit different with glenunga central united and uni all putting very good performances in but the years previous teams have struggled to make finals. unless mawson have had a massive recruiting campaign as glenunga and CU had last year then i cant see them making the finals just from what i saw at the div 7 GF last year. Uni will probably finish around the same as they did last year (6th i think?) i will say one thing i do expect this division to be extremely competitive and even. dont think there will be an easybeat this year.

I umpired them in quite a few games last season and i wouldn't be judging them on that one game, I know it was a GF but that was arguably their worst game for the season. I expect them to be very competitive in div 6 and hit the ground running.

[BFG]

i think historically its been tough for teams coming up from div 7, this year was a bit different with glenunga central united and uni all putting very good performances in but the years previous teams have struggled to make finals. unless mawson have had a massive recruiting campaign as glenunga and CU had last year then i cant see them making the finals just from what i saw at the div 7 GF last year. Uni will probably finish around the same as they did last year (6th i think?) i will say one thing i do expect this division to be extremely competitive and even. dont think there will be an easybeat this year.

I umpired them in quite a few games last season and i wouldn't be judging them on that one game, I know it was a GF but that was arguably their worst game for the season. I expect them to be very competitive in div 6 and hit the ground running.

fair call, it would be unfair to judge them on one performance i suppose. we'll just have to wait and see. it's all speculation until the first ball is bounced anyway!!

[sprinttospace]

BOS - Played some great footy last season and when they played us the movement of the footy when they spread from a contested situation was very good. If, and it's only a rumour I believe, the Hillman boys don't play as well as Blunt and Demasi who have long term injuries it will bring them back to the field you would think.

will be very difficult to cover these losses as was shown after half time of the 2nd semi and then the prelim, however, creates opportunities for others and hopefully a couple of bigger lads who arrived mid to late season are around in 2012 as they would be very handy replacements.

[The Riddler]

This is the way I see things at the moment in our Div. A lot of this is based on the discussion on this forum and we all know how truthful some of this can be! It's still such a long way out from the season and things can change a fair bit in the next 3 months as we all know.

Adelaide Uni - who knows really? They have such a huge base of players to choose from and these players don't always play in grade that they should. A number of their players could play higher if they wanted to. One thing I think we can all agree on is that they are always competitive.

BOS - Played some great footy last season and when they played us the movement of the footy when they spread from a contested situation was very good. If, and it's only a rumour I believe, the Hillman boys don't play as well as Blunt and Demasi who have long term injuries it will bring them back to the field you would think.

Central United - A lot of rumours of heavy recruiting (thanks to Riddler). Bellman will be a great addition as they struggled a little in the ruck last season IMO. But they have lost arguably their best defender (Abdulla) and their leading goalkicker (Hall) and probably a handful of players back to Smithfield with Andy Stewart (but I don't think it will be any of their key players) so will have to wait and see who else Dutchy has brought to the club.

Col Light - Not much has been mentioned about them. BFG and Zed have kept things close to their chest. They certainly improved towards the end of last season after a big turnover in players last year. All depends if they can keep the key players from last years group and add a couple more quality players.

Houghton - Once again not much has been mentioned about recruiting. Generally play well at home but seem to struggle away. Liam Davis is a key to this team and if he doesn't play they could find things tough.

Ingle Farm - All depends on the standard of their recruits and how well they gel together. Would have to improve on their last few years you would think but they have lost Tremain an Moore (2 of their better players from last year). Malbunka up forward has proved a handful for some teams and would be interesting if this journeyman has decided to stay at the club.

Lockleys - obviously struggled in Div 5 after going up due to the loss of their 3 best players in Williams, Mickan and Corbett. Rumours of a few going to Flinders Park perhaps. But a new coach with some new recruits could see them go okay.

Mawson Lakes - From what I saw in the GF, they have some very handy players in the middle of the ground and some good forward options which it appears they have added to so you would expect them to be very competitive.

TOS - We have lost a couple of A graders but got a couple of past A graders back to the club. Hopefully with our top players being able to get on the park more regularly this season we will be able to improve on last year.

Woodville South - 8 wins in Div 5 and getting relegated is as tough as it gets. If they can almost play finals in Div 5 then you would have to say they appear to be the ones to catch. The recruitment of Stubberfield (ex-West Croydon) will cause some anxious moments for defenders. But is their as much difference between Div 5 and Div 6 as most people think? A number of Div 6 GF teams have moved through Div 5 fairly quickly in the last 5 years which would suggest that the gap between these divisions may not be that big. I could be wrong (and probably am)!

Great summary Tosser well done

[carey]

Agreed Tosser fair rap up although Abdulla will not be leaving C/U.

[TOSSER]

Agreed Tosser fair rap up although Abdulla will not be leaving C/U.

Bugger! He killed us when we played CU last year.

[Demon Juke]

Agreed Tosser fair rap up although Abdulla will not be leaving C/U.

Thank god for Barnsey I think your club might have recruited more players last year Carey, but the quality of players this year that you have recruited are much better.( that is if they all end up playing).

[zedman]

i think historically its been tough for teams coming up from div 7, this year was a bit different with glenunga central united and uni all putting very good performances in but the years previous teams have struggled to make finals. unless mawson have had a massive recruiting campaign as glenunga and CU had last year then i cant see them making the finals just from what i saw at the div 7 GF last year. Uni will probably finish around the same as they did last year (6th i think?) i will say one thing i do expect this division to be extremely competitive and even. dont think there will be an easybeat this year.

I umpired them in quite a few games last season and i wouldn't be judging them on that one game, I know it was a GF but that was arguably their worst game for the season. I expect them to be very competitive in div 6 and hit the ground running.

fair call, it would be unfair to judge them on one performance i suppose. we'll just have to wait and see. it's all speculation until the first ball is bounced anyway!!

BFG: i hear you are now known as the "fringe"..please explain? would you like to buy a headband so you can see the penguins?

[BFG]

i think historically its been tough for teams coming up from div 7, this year was a bit different with glenunga central united and uni all putting very good performances in but the years previous teams have struggled to make finals. unless mawson have had a massive recruiting campaign as glenunga and CU had last year then i cant see them making the finals just from what i saw at the div 7 GF last year. Uni will probably finish around the same as they did last year (6th i think?) i will say one thing i do expect this division to be extremely competitive and even. dont think there will be an easybeat this year.

I umpired them in quite a few games last season and i wouldn't be judging them on that one game, I know it was a GF but that was arguably their worst game for the season. I expect them to be very competitive in div 6 and hit the ground running.

fair call, it would be unfair to judge them on one performance i suppose. we'll just have to wait and see. it's all speculation until the first ball is bounced anyway!!

BFG: i hear you are now known as the "fringe"..please explain? would you like to buy a headband so you can see the penguins?

in desperate need of a haircut zed, im having to push it across in one of those sidways fringe thingos that everyone hates. CLG's resident hair stylist Mr modesty himself is on holidays so no hairy until next week. id rather be "fringe" than "dog" though which is my younger brothers new nickname due to the fact that he now sports a nice leesh around his neck because he will be missing our first training to go out to dinner with his missus for their 1 year anniversary. aparantly it wasnt agreeable to do it the day before. shame shame shame

[scottroo]

Good write of tosser, agree on what you have said. BFG also agree with what you have said, SG didnt miss a training last year, only to miss the first in 2012!!!!

[zedman]

thats a sad state of affairs for young sam..will he live it down?

[BFG]

thats a sad state of affairs for young sam..will he live it down?

i will personally make sure that he never lives it down. i think penalties on wednesday may be on order?

[zedman]

thats a sad state of affairs for young sam..will he live it down?

i will personally make sure that he never lives it down. i think penalties on wednesday may be on order?

let the boys decide the punishment?

we are so cruel..

[BFG]

thats a sad state of affairs for young sam..will he live it down?

i will personally make sure that he never lives it down. i think penalties on wednesday may be on order?

let the boys decide the punishment?

we are so cruel..

4x400m is always a good one. hopefully the tumb print can be removed from his forehead sooner rather than later

[bagster]

This is the way I see things at the moment in our Div. A lot of this is based on the discussion on this forum and we all know how truthful some of this can be! It's still such a long way out from the season and things can change a fair bit in the next 3 months as we all know.

Adelaide Uni - who knows really? They have such a huge base of players to choose from and these players don't always play in grade that they should. A number of their players could play higher if they wanted to. One thing I think we can all agree on is that they are always competitive.

BOS - Played some great footy last season and when they played us the movement of the footy when they spread from a contested situation was very good. If, and it's only a rumour I believe, the Hillman boys don't play as well as Blunt and Demasi who have long term injuries it will bring them back to the field you would think.

Central United - A lot of rumours of heavy recruiting (thanks to Riddler). Bellman will be a great addition as they struggled a little in the ruck last season IMO. But they have lost arguably their best defender (Abdulla) and their leading goalkicker (Hall) and probably a handful of players back to Smithfield with Andy Stewart (but I don't think it will be any of their key players) so will have to wait and see who else Dutchy has brought to the club.

Col Light - Not much has been mentioned about them. BFG and Zed have kept things close to their chest. They certainly improved towards the end of last season after a big turnover in players last year. All depends if they can keep the key players from last years group and add a couple more quality players.

Houghton - Once again not much has been mentioned about recruiting. Generally play well at home but seem to struggle away. Liam Davis is a key to this team and if he doesn't play they could find things tough.

Ingle Farm - All depends on the standard of their recruits and how well they gel together. Would have to improve on their last few years you would think but they have lost Tremain an Moore (2 of their better players from last year). Malbunka up forward has proved a handful for some teams and would be interesting if this journeyman has decided to stay at the club.

Lockleys - obviously struggled in Div 5 after going up due to the loss of their 3 best players in Williams, Mickan and Corbett. Rumours of a few going to Flinders Park perhaps. But a new coach with some new recruits could see them go okay.

Mawson Lakes - From what I saw in the GF, they have some very handy players in the middle of the ground and some good forward options which it appears they have added to so you would expect them to be very competitive.

TOS - We have lost a couple of A graders but got a couple of past A graders back to the club. Hopefully with our top players being able to get on the park more regularly this season we will be able to improve on last year.

Woodville South - 8 wins in Div 5 and getting relegated is as tough as it gets. If they can almost play finals in Div 5 then you would have to say they appear to be the ones to catch. The recruitment of Stubberfield (ex-West Croydon) will cause some anxious moments for defenders. But is their as much difference between Div 5 and Div 6 as most people think? A number of Div 6 GF teams have moved through Div 5 fairly quickly in the last 5 years which would suggest that the gap between these divisions may not be that big. I could be wrong (and probably am)!

Great summary Tosser well done

abdilla not going anywhere, his employment is linked to footy at united, dout if hall will go anywhere either, Andy Stewart may take his son and 2-3 B graders.. thats it..

[frontfoot]

This is the way I see things at the moment in our Div. A lot of this is based on the discussion on this forum and we all know how truthful some of this can be! It's still such a long way out from the season and things can change a fair bit in the next 3 months as we all know.

Adelaide Uni - who knows really? They have such a huge base of players to choose from and these players don't always play in grade that they should. A number of their players could play higher if they wanted to. One thing I think we can all agree on is that they are always competitive.

BOS - Played some great footy last season and when they played us the movement of the footy when they spread from a contested situation was very good. If, and it's only a rumour I believe, the Hillman boys don't play as well as Blunt and Demasi who have long term injuries it will bring them back to the field you would think.

Central United - A lot of rumours of heavy recruiting (thanks to Riddler). Bellman will be a great addition as they struggled a little in the ruck last season IMO. But they have lost arguably their best defender (Abdulla) and their leading goalkicker (Hall) and probably a handful of players back to Smithfield with Andy Stewart (but I don't think it will be any of their key players) so will have to wait and see who else Dutchy has brought to the club.

Col Light - Not much has been mentioned about them. BFG and Zed have kept things close to their chest. They certainly improved towards the end of last season after a big turnover in players last year. All depends if they can keep the key players from last years group and add a couple more quality players.

Houghton - Once again not much has been mentioned about recruiting. Generally play well at home but seem to struggle away. Liam Davis is a key to this team and if he doesn't play they could find things tough.

Ingle Farm - All depends on the standard of their recruits and how well they gel together. Would have to improve on their last few years you would think but they have lost Tremain an Moore (2 of their better players from last year). Malbunka up forward has proved a handful for some teams and would be interesting if this journeyman has decided to stay at the club.

Lockleys - obviously struggled in Div 5 after going up due to the loss of their 3 best players in Williams, Mickan and Corbett. Rumours of a few going to Flinders Park perhaps. But a new coach with some new recruits could see them go okay.

Mawson Lakes - From what I saw in the GF, they have some very handy players in the middle of the ground and some good forward options which it appears they have added to so you would expect them to be very competitive.

TOS - We have lost a couple of A graders but got a couple of past A graders back to the club. Hopefully with our top players being able to get on the park more regularly this season we will be able to improve on last year.

Woodville South - 8 wins in Div 5 and getting relegated is as tough as it gets. If they can almost play finals in Div 5 then you would have to say they appear to be the ones to catch. The recruitment of Stubberfield (ex-West Croydon) will cause some anxious moments for defenders. But is their as much difference between Div 5 and Div 6 as most people think? A number of Div 6 GF teams have moved through Div 5 fairly quickly in the last 5 years which would suggest that the gap between these divisions may not be that big. I could be wrong (and probably am)!

Great summary Tosser well done

abdilla not going anywhere, his employment is linked to footy at united, dout if hall will go anywhere either, Andy Stewart may take his son and 2-3 B graders.. thats it..

I here that is how the coach got Bellman over the line as well. Always good to be able to give these blokes a job.

[BFG]

good to see a few of the Mawson Lakes boys enjoying some beers down at the Jetty bar last night.

the CHF you guys pointed out was a fair unit, might need to step up the gym sessions considerably before we play you guys i think!!!!

[Yank Man]

So BFG who would that top 4 be? Just interested to know.

was more just a BS comment but my tip for the top four would be CU, woody sth, trinity and BOS with CLG sneaking into the five hopefully

You don't rate Uni or Mawson Lakes?

Who do you think the top 4 will be Yank Man in your opinion?

Seriously, I actually don't think there is much between the bottom end of Div 5 and the top end of Div 7. All relates to keeping your current group and some recruiting. End of story. But I'll have a crack in a very very even Div. Woody Sth were 3 odd games away from Div 4 which is where they have come from. Tough to beat. BOS and TOS have been good for a few years now and wiil be around the mark. United are around the mark but IMO they are a real Div6 club, Adelaide Uni have depth and quality and the benefit of learning about this div, I think they will be genuine top 5, Mawson Lakes only need 5 or 6 genuine players and IMO they would make the 5. Then comes the other 5 teams that will have a genuine chance to shape who makes it and who don't. Woody Sth, BOS, TOS, Adel Uni, Mawson Lakes at an absolute guess. Do not be surprised if Div 6 this year is like Div 5 last year. May you all play well.