Southern Football League

[Courtney Fish]

It was Ben Squire from HVFC that was knocked out. Apparently he is out of hospital and doing OK, so must have just been a severe concussion after a KO. Gun player, so hope to see him back for Valley soon.

Funny how rumours get around - from what I hear big squizza wasnt knocked out at all just landed on his head and ambulance was just being on the safe side

This rule has got to be looked at though - game delayed by 31 minutes or 28 minutes depending on which clock you go on apparently

Leaves Valley with 1 point less that they would have got plus a massive percentage (they were up by 15 goals at the first break and Lonsdale yet to score) and squiz went down just after this - why not just call it half time and restart the game?

Enjoy your 1 point Lonsdale - hope your blokes were enjoying the beers whilst our lads kept training

Sounds like you heard it second hand from some really annoyed vikings. I was 40 metres away and he didn't move for a few minutes only his arms and fingers which tensed up as they do when someone is knocked out sometimes. Trainers and umpires did as they were supposed to. Our lights aren't bright enough to play in the dark which the last quarter would have been played in. It happened in our game against Hackham last year but we didn't whinge like you lot. With about 20 acres of free space to train on it was nice of you blokes to train right where our kids were kicking the footy at the goals right in front of the clubrooms, class act. Just like when you trained at half time because you thought you were going to flog us a few years ago and then ran laps after the game knocking over 5 year old kids and hurting them and just kept running . But I guess player welfare isn't big at your club. Just ego boosting wins against teams you should not even be playing against.

[Blaze of Glory]

there is a lot of talk of the one sided nature of our competition. and i do agree that there are some one sided results. but there are similar results in lots of leagues.
SFL this round had margins of 80, 125 and 85* (*OSB vs HV and this would have been a lot bigger...)
GSFL had 56, 63 and 96
HFL central had 71, 78 and 106
HFL country had 44, 77, 85 and 225
SAAFL div 1 had 41, 62 and 71
even the AFL had 58, 69, 92 and 101.

all i am doing is pointing out that every league has an inbalance. it is the nature of football.
i also realise that this was a more even round in the SFL, but i couldnt be bothered going through other rounds in other leagues.
interesting note is that HFL has the 2 divisions and they still have blow outs... (but that talk is for a different forum!!!)

[Courtney Fish]

there is a lot of talk of the one sided nature of our competition. and i do agree that there are some one sided results. but there are similar results in lots of leagues.
SFL this round had margins of 80, 125 and 85* (*OSB vs HV and this would have been a lot bigger...)
GSFL had 56, 63 and 96
HFL central had 71, 78 and 106
HFL country had 44, 77, 85 and 225
SAAFL div 1 had 41, 62 and 71
even the AFL had 58, 69, 92 and 101.

all i am doing is pointing out that every league has an inbalance. it is the nature of football.
i also realise that this was a more even round in the SFL, but i couldnt be bothered going through other rounds in other leagues.
interesting note is that HFL has the 2 divisions and they still have blow outs... (but that talk is for a different forum!!!)

And what would they be if they had 1 division. But they don't because the gap between the best and worst teams is huge. Ring any bells.

[Panther32]

I heard on that a former afl player and recent retired sanfl glenelg player was spotted at brighton training during the week. Would be a nice pick up to an already strong team.

Ummm...Matthew Bode? Tony McGuiness??Chris McDermott???

[Panther32]

there is a lot of talk of the one sided nature of our competition. and i do agree that there are some one sided results. but there are similar results in lots of leagues.
SFL this round had margins of 80, 125 and 85* (*OSB vs HV and this would have been a lot bigger...)
GSFL had 56, 63 and 96
HFL central had 71, 78 and 106
HFL country had 44, 77, 85 and 225
SAAFL div 1 had 41, 62 and 71
even the AFL had 58, 69, 92 and 101.

all i am doing is pointing out that every league has an inbalance. it is the nature of football.
i also realise that this was a more even round in the SFL, but i couldnt be bothered going through other rounds in other leagues.
interesting note is that HFL has the 2 divisions and they still have blow outs... (but that talk is for a different forum!!!)

And what would they be if they had 1 division. But they don't because the gap between the best and worst teams is huge. Ring any bells.

Yeah but funnily enough if you get on the Hills Country site they are pushing to have 3 divisions now!

[Look Good In Leather]

I heard on that a former afl player and recent retired sanfl glenelg player was spotted at brighton training during the week. Would be a nice pick up to an already strong team.

Ummm...Matthew Bode? Tony McGuiness??Chris McDermott???

Isn't he still in hiding somewhere in Africa?

[Mister Footy]

It was Ben Squire from HVFC that was knocked out. Apparently he is out of hospital and doing OK, so must have just been a severe concussion after a KO. Gun player, so hope to see him back for Valley soon.

Funny how rumours get around - from what I hear big squizza wasnt knocked out at all just landed on his head and ambulance was just being on the safe side

This rule has got to be looked at though - game delayed by 31 minutes or 28 minutes depending on which clock you go on apparently

Leaves Valley with 1 point less that they would have got plus a massive percentage (they were up by 15 goals at the first break and Lonsdale yet to score) and squiz went down just after this - why not just call it half time and restart the game?

Enjoy your 1 point Lonsdale - hope your blokes were enjoying the beers whilst our lads kept training

Sounds like you heard it second hand from some really annoyed vikings. I was 40 metres away and he didn't move for a few minutes only his arms and fingers which tensed up as they do when someone is knocked out sometimes. Trainers and umpires did as they were supposed to. Our lights aren't bright enough to play in the dark which the last quarter would have been played in. It happened in our game against Hackham last year but we didn't whinge like you lot. With about 20 acres of free space to train on it was nice of you blokes to train right where our kids were kicking the footy at the goals right in front of the clubrooms, class act. Just like when you trained at half time because you thought you were going to flog us a few years ago and then ran laps after the game knocking over 5 year old kids and hurting them and just kept running . But I guess player welfare isn't big at your club. Just ego boosting wins against teams you should not even be playing against.

Ok mate we are going to have to agree to disagree on a few things here - have looked into what you have said and Squiz wasnt knocked out so how about getting your facts right about our players welfare before you put in print

Yeah our blokes used your oval to train - it was meant to be used for a footy game correct me if I am wrong there and the lads moved from the main oval to the western side of the ground in front of your pathetic away change rooms - we made room for your players to train also but think they were already having a coldie - it was probably their kids who were kicking the footy

You mention ego boosting wins - sorry but we are no different to any other club in the top 8 playing you and wanting to get a sweet percentage boost out of the game

Your right we shouldnt be playing you and the SFL need to get the div 2 thing happening sooner rather than later

[GO THE PUNT]

Well my info was mcmohan.

[Courtney Fish]

It was Ben Squire from HVFC that was knocked out. Apparently he is out of hospital and doing OK, so must have just been a severe concussion after a KO. Gun player, so hope to see him back for Valley soon.

Funny how rumours get around - from what I hear big squizza wasnt knocked out at all just landed on his head and ambulance was just being on the safe side

This rule has got to be looked at though - game delayed by 31 minutes or 28 minutes depending on which clock you go on apparently

Leaves Valley with 1 point less that they would have got plus a massive percentage (they were up by 15 goals at the first break and Lonsdale yet to score) and squiz went down just after this - why not just call it half time and restart the game?

Enjoy your 1 point Lonsdale - hope your blokes were enjoying the beers whilst our lads kept training

Sounds like you heard it second hand from some really annoyed vikings. I was 40 metres away and he didn't move for a few minutes only his arms and fingers which tensed up as they do when someone is knocked out sometimes. Trainers and umpires did as they were supposed to. Our lights aren't bright enough to play in the dark which the last quarter would have been played in. It happened in our game against Hackham last year but we didn't whinge like you lot. With about 20 acres of free space to train on it was nice of you blokes to train right where our kids were kicking the footy at the goals right in front of the clubrooms, class act. Just like when you trained at half time because you thought you were going to flog us a few years ago and then ran laps after the game knocking over 5 year old kids and hurting them and just kept running . But I guess player welfare isn't big at your club. Just ego boosting wins against teams you should not even be playing against.

Ok mate we are going to have to agree to disagree on a few things here - have looked into what you have said and Squiz wasnt knocked out so how about getting your facts right about our players welfare before you put in print

Yeah our blokes used your oval to train - it was meant to be used for a footy game correct me if I am wrong there and the lads moved from the main oval to the western side of the ground in front of your pathetic away change rooms - we made room for your players to train also but think they were already having a coldie - it was probably their kids who were kicking the footy

You mention ego boosting wins - sorry but we are no different to any other club in the top 8 playing you and wanting to get a sweet percentage boost out of the game

Your right we shouldnt be playing you and the SFL need to get the div 2 thing happening sooner rather than later

Were you at the game? Maybe I was concussed because I saw things a lot differently. It was the trainers being on the safe side, the ambo's got him in rather quick I thought. And as for percentage it is an uneven draw anyway so you guys and some other top 8 or even top 10 teams would feel hard done by compared to others. It's unfortunate if Saturday's result cost you guys a spot or 2, but with the draw some teams get shafted.

[tigerpie]

And there we have it folks!!!!
A major reason why SFL should have 2 divs.
One team goes about trying to lessen the impact of no game in a professional manner, while the other drinks beer!

If what i'm reading is correct?

I'm actually surprised that there isnt more injuries because of the ability, body size, and general footy smarts, discrepency with 1 division. And for the lower clubs you cant afford injuries because your struggling for numbers/quality as it is.
Come on SFL get it together.

[THE MOLE]

It was Ben Squire from HVFC that was knocked out. Apparently he is out of hospital and doing OK, so must have just been a severe concussion after a KO. Gun player, so hope to see him back for Valley soon.

Funny how rumours get around - from what I hear big squizza wasnt knocked out at all just landed on his head and ambulance was just being on the safe side

This rule has got to be looked at though - game delayed by 31 minutes or 28 minutes depending on which clock you go on apparently

Leaves Valley with 1 point less that they would have got plus a massive percentage (they were up by 15 goals at the first break and Lonsdale yet to score) and squiz went down just after this - why not just call it half time and restart the game?

Enjoy your 1 point Lonsdale - hope your blokes were enjoying the beers whilst our lads kept training

Sounds like you heard it second hand from some really annoyed vikings. I was 40 metres away and he didn't move for a few minutes only his arms and fingers which tensed up as they do when someone is knocked out sometimes. Trainers and umpires did as they were supposed to. Our lights aren't bright enough to play in the dark which the last quarter would have been played in. It happened in our game against Hackham last year but we didn't whinge like you lot. With about 20 acres of free space to train on it was nice of you blokes to train right where our kids were kicking the footy at the goals right in front of the clubrooms, class act. Just like when you trained at half time because you thought you were going to flog us a few years ago and then ran laps after the game knocking over 5 year old kids and hurting them and just kept running . But I guess player welfare isn't big at your club. Just ego boosting wins against teams you should not even be playing against.

Ok mate we are going to have to agree to disagree on a few things here - have looked into what you have said and Squiz wasnt knocked out so how about getting your facts right about our players welfare before you put in print

Yeah our blokes used your oval to train - it was meant to be used for a footy game correct me if I am wrong there and the lads moved from the main oval to the western side of the ground in front of your pathetic away change rooms - we made room for your players to train also but think they were already having a coldie - it was probably their kids who were kicking the footy

You mention ego boosting wins - sorry but we are no different to any other club in the top 8 playing you and wanting to get a sweet percentage boost out of the game

Your right we shouldnt be playing you and the SFL need to get the div 2 thing happening sooner rather than later

Let me get this right mister footy, you are having a go at lonsdale about a rule that has been in place to protect the safety of the players for a lot of years, and been used a number of times.
If i hear correctly then it is the teams higher on the ladder that are dragging there feet about appointing someone to the committee for two divisions, so maybe stop whinging and get it organised.
Also the game is still mainly about sportmanship and mateship, so for half the valley team to just walk off and not shake hands after the game, for the valley coach to have a go at the lonsdale coach about a decision that was made by the umpires as per a league rule, Not one valley player or official coming in for a beer after the match. But this does not surprise me as you guys didnt purchase any drinks from the clubrooms all day and just brought your own alcohol in.
That is what i would say is poor form. Not a club accepting a rule that has been in place for years.

[shoe boy]

Steering commiittee now in place for future directions of SFL

[Caramels]

Steering commiittee now in place for future directions of SFL

Steering committee is a good idea provided the bloke at the wheel has some idea of where to take the bus.

[Leo]

In amongst the all the depressing talk on here, ive just noticed that there are some cracking games this weekend for a change.

F Hill v Brighton - Brighton to win a thriller after being down for most of the day
Hackham v Edwardstown - Edw still way too good, 20 goals
Valley v MVale - Valley hard to beat at home and will pip a depleted emus by a couple.
Marion v Aldinga - Aldinga are poo. Marion by plenty.
MVille Pk v Lonsdale - Lonsdale still drinking from last sundays bonus point will cost them the win - by about 30 goals.
Noarlunga v Cove - Noar just keep winning and they might just sneak another one by a goal
Reynella v Porties - Porties too strong, 8 goals

SFL Board v Clubs re div 2 - Clubs dominating when done for too many players on the same page. SFL makes up new rule and suspends div 2 talk until 2015.

[Vinney]

"THE MOLE"]

It was Ben Squire from HVFC that was knocked out. Apparently he is out of hospital and doing OK, so must have just been a severe concussion after a KO. Gun player, so hope to see him back for Valley soon.

Funny how rumours get around - from what I hear big squizza wasnt knocked out at all just landed on his head and ambulance was just being on the safe side

This rule has got to be looked at though - game delayed by 31 minutes or 28 minutes depending on which clock you go on apparently

Leaves Valley with 1 point less that they would have got plus a massive percentage (they were up by 15 goals at the first break and Lonsdale yet to score) and squiz went down just after this - why not just call it half time and restart the game?

Enjoy your 1 point Lonsdale - hope your blokes were enjoying the beers whilst our lads kept training

Sounds like you heard it second hand from some really annoyed vikings. I was 40 metres away and he didn't move for a few minutes only his arms and fingers which tensed up as they do when someone is knocked out sometimes. Trainers and umpires did as they were supposed to. Our lights aren't bright enough to play in the dark which the last quarter would have been played in. It happened in our game against Hackham last year but we didn't whinge like you lot. With about 20 acres of free space to train on it was nice of you blokes to train right where our kids were kicking the footy at the goals right in front of the clubrooms, class act. Just like when you trained at half time because you thought you were going to flog us a few years ago and then ran laps after the game knocking over 5 year old kids and hurting them and just kept running . But I guess player welfare isn't big at your club. Just ego boosting wins against teams you should not even be playing against.

Ok mate we are going to have to agree to disagree on a few things here - have looked into what you have said and Squiz wasnt knocked out so how about getting your facts right about our players welfare before you put in print

Yeah our blokes used your oval to train - it was meant to be used for a footy game correct me if I am wrong there and the lads moved from the main oval to the western side of the ground in front of your pathetic away change rooms - we made room for your players to train also but think they were already having a coldie - it was probably their kids who were kicking the footy

You mention ego boosting wins - sorry but we are no different to any other club in the top 8 playing you and wanting to get a sweet percentage boost out of the game

Your right we shouldnt be playing you and the SFL need to get the div 2 thing happening sooner rather than later

Let me get this right mister footy, you are having a go at lonsdale about a rule that has been in place to protect the safety of the players for a lot of years, and been used a number of times.
If i hear correctly then it is the teams higher on the ladder that are dragging there feet about appointing someone to the committee for two divisions, so maybe stop whinging and get it organised.
Also the game is still mainly about sportmanship and mateship, so for half the valley team to just walk off and not shake hands after the game, for the valley coach to have a go at the lonsdale coach about a decision that was made by the umpires as per a league rule, Not one valley player or official coming in for a beer after the match. But this does not surprise me as you guys didnt purchase any drinks from the clubrooms all day and just brought your own alcohol in.
That is what i would say is poor form. Not a club accepting a rule that has been in place for years.[/quote]

It is amazing what one remembers from Saturday. I actually travelled to Lion Park on Saturday, my first away game with the Vikings.
To say the day was a disappointment is an understatement. There seemed to be a lot of confusement and then a real let down when the game was called off.

As for no Vikings spending any money in the bar, this does surprise me. I weigh over a hungy kilos, was drinking TEDs out of a can, which you rarely see, and even bought a Lions stubbie holder, while decked out in Vikings gear. Had a good steak sandwich with the lot, was probably going to have another one after half time. Had about four or five cans by the time the Decision came in, so probably would have had another four or five if the game hadn't finished so early.

As someone who is rather new to the league, the sad part for me was that all the players were staying warm, training and having a kick. So when the ambo left with Squizzy, I assumed that after waiting this long the game would get underway!! Instead players shook hands and off we go. I paid to watch a footy game.

[Courtney Fish]

It is amazing what one remembers from Saturday. I actually travelled to Lion Park on Saturday, my first away game with the Vikings.
To say the day was a disappointment is an understatement. There seemed to be a lot of confusement and then a real let down when the game was called off.

As for no Vikings spending any money in the bar, this does surprise me. I weigh over a hungy kilos, was drinking TEDs out of a can, which you rarely see, and even bought a Lions stubbie holder, while decked out in Vikings gear. Had a good steak sandwich with the lot, was probably going to have another one after half time. Had about four or five cans by the time the Decision came in, so probably would have had another four or five if the game hadn't finished so early.

As someone who is rather new to the league, the sad part for me was that all the players were staying warm, training and having a kick. So when the ambo left with Squizzy, I assumed that after waiting this long the game would get underway!! Instead players shook hands and off we go. I paid to watch a footy game.

Rules are Rules i'm afraid. Cheers for your support (Gate and Bar) I wish there was more of it. Did you here if the owner of the car that was locked in the school carpark to save $2 at the gate got it out alright. There is a nice new bitumen Carpark available behind the clubroom pocket now so there will be no need to park on Sherriffs road or in the school now. If you get in early enough there is a nice elevated view over the whole oval.

[tigerpie]

I see the GSFL have picked their association squad. playing SFL i believe.
Anyone know the makeup of the SFL squad, when and where its played?
GSFL squad looks very strong!

[Vinney]

Rules are Rules i'm afraid. Cheers for your support (Gate and Bar) I wish there was more of it. Did you here if the owner of the car that was locked in the school carpark to save $2 at the gate got it out alright. There is a nice new bitumen Carpark available behind the clubroom pocket now so there will be no need to park on Sherriffs road or in the school now. If you get in early enough there is a nice elevated view over the whole oval.

The coach did get his car out. Not really sure about the saving of $2. I would like to think that is not the reason why he was there. I believe it was because he was closer to the changerooms.

I too wish there was more support for all clubs, every club hosts games for the belief that they should get support from everyone that turns up.

[afc9798]

It is amazing what one remembers from Saturday. I actually travelled to Lion Park on Saturday, my first away game with the Vikings.
To say the day was a disappointment is an understatement. There seemed to be a lot of confusement and then a real let down when the game was called off.

As for no Vikings spending any money in the bar, this does surprise me. I weigh over a hungy kilos, was drinking TEDs out of a can, which you rarely see, and even bought a Lions stubbie holder, while decked out in Vikings gear. Had a good steak sandwich with the lot, was probably going to have another one after half time. Had about four or five cans by the time the Decision came in, so probably would have had another four or five if the game hadn't finished so early.

As someone who is rather new to the league, the sad part for me was that all the players were staying warm, training and having a kick. So when the ambo left with Squizzy, I assumed that after waiting this long the game would get underway!! Instead players shook hands and off we go. I paid to watch a footy game.

Rules are Rules i'm afraid. Cheers for your support (Gate and Bar) I wish there was more of it. Did you here if the owner of the car that was locked in the school carpark to save $2 at the gate got it out alright. There is a nice new bitumen Carpark available behind the clubroom pocket now so there will be no need to park on Sherriffs road or in the school now. If you get in early enough there is a nice elevated view over the whole oval.

I understand the coach parking his car over there as it avoids a Himalayan Trek to the changerooms and the need to hydrate just to get there. I know this is the hand that has been dealt at Lonsdale, but it really is not a great place to play, watch or be involved with footy. Hopefully if we get 2 divs up, the interest in the Liomns increases and money is generated to improve the facilities.

As for people consuming their own alcohol etc, this happens with all clubs at away games, including yours. I don't like it either, but all clubs have this same issue which is why there is less money flowing through the clubs. Some clubs also charge way too much for alcohol, which doesn't encourage them to buy drinks from the bar.

[Panther32]

It is amazing what one remembers from Saturday. I actually travelled to Lion Park on Saturday, my first away game with the Vikings.
To say the day was a disappointment is an understatement. There seemed to be a lot of confusement and then a real let down when the game was called off.

As for no Vikings spending any money in the bar, this does surprise me. I weigh over a hungy kilos, was drinking TEDs out of a can, which you rarely see, and even bought a Lions stubbie holder, while decked out in Vikings gear. Had a good steak sandwich with the lot, was probably going to have another one after half time. Had about four or five cans by the time the Decision came in, so probably would have had another four or five if the game hadn't finished so early.

As someone who is rather new to the league, the sad part for me was that all the players were staying warm, training and having a kick. So when the ambo left with Squizzy, I assumed that after waiting this long the game would get underway!! Instead players shook hands and off we go. I paid to watch a footy game.

Rules are Rules i'm afraid. Cheers for your support (Gate and Bar) I wish there was more of it. Did you here if the owner of the car that was locked in the school carpark to save $2 at the gate got it out alright. There is a nice new bitumen Carpark available behind the clubroom pocket now so there will be no need to park on Sherriffs road or in the school now. If you get in early enough there is a nice elevated view over the whole oval.

I understand the coach parking his car over there as it avoids a Himalayan Trek to the changerooms and the need to hydrate just to get there. I know this is the hand that has been dealt at Lonsdale, but it really is not a great place to play, watch or be involved with footy. Hopefully if we get 2 divs up, the interest in the Liomns increases and money is generated to improve the facilities.

As for people consuming their own alcohol etc, this happens with all clubs at away games, including yours. I don't like it either, but all clubs have this same issue which is why there is less money flowing through the clubs. Some clubs also charge way too much for alcohol, which doesn't encourage them to buy drinks from the bar.

And unfortunately some of the money that goes over the bars doesn't even get to the clubs!