2012 Division C2

[Darth Demon]

A word to the wise Satchel, be prepared for a very Creative Day at Haslam Oval in Round 18.

Just saying that was our experience today. The fine young men from POS are very creative.

1. Creative Time Keeping
2. Creative Team Sheets
3. Creative Interchange

Reseves Players arrive throughout the afternoon just coming on whenever and wherever they like. We played against at least 27 today, maybe more. PS you'll still win but ....just saying these fine young upstanding men are very creative.

We have had this a couple of times this year against us, not Pembroke though. That's where the extra player rule in the C's is used the wrong way. If your short OK, but to gain an edge wrong.

I can understand the motivation when all three grades at the club have struggled all season, I've been on that end of the Table myself.

BUT I question their methods when they blatantly flaunt the rules with - Short Quarters, Sneaky Interchanges and Dodgy Team Sheets. Have some respect for the rules and others might show your club some respect too. That's all I'm saying. Bring on the Finals where this stuff doesn't happen

[bench coach]

I would like to openly thank the Pooraka boys for a great game on Saturday. For a team to rock up with only 15 and to say they want to play goes to show that the boys have a passion for the game and club. They could have easily forfieted the game and taken the day off. From all involved in the raggies C grade and Club "Well done Pooraka"

[Outsider]

Looks like hope valley might have given Districts a little bit of a scare on the weekend. Must have come out strong against them to be up at quarter time and close at half time. Spots in the five are close there with the three at the top staying that way and Portland will finish forth. Be a fight for fifth spot.

Unley had a close one too with a team that has struggled to get a team on the park and now give the top two teams a close game over the last couple weeks. If they could have got a team together all year they could have found themselves up the top of the table.

[Footy Chick]

Looks like hope valley might have given Districts a little bit of a scare on the weekend. Must have come out strong against them to be up at quarter time and close at half time. Spots in the five are close there with the three at the top staying that way and Portland will finish forth. Be a fight for fifth spot.

Unley had a close one too with a team that has struggled to get a team on the park and now give the top two teams a close game over the last couple weeks. If they could have got a team together all year they could have found themselves up the top of the table.

Yep, it was only about 5 points or so at half time I reckon - didn't see the rest of the game though as I was taping the ressies.

[LMA]

Looks like hope valley might have given Districts a little bit of a scare on the weekend. Must have come out strong against them to be up at quarter time and close at half time. Spots in the five are close there with the three at the top staying that way and Portland will finish forth. Be a fight for fifth spot.

Unley had a close one too with a team that has struggled to get a team on the park and now give the top two teams a close game over the last couple weeks. If they could have got a team together all year they could have found themselves up the top of the table.

Yep, it was only about 5 points or so at half time I reckon - didn't see the rest of the game though as I was taping the ressies.

Third quarter is where we won it when we kicked about 6 goals to nothing, was a good win by our boys. To be honest I thought we may have struggled to win with all the outs we had and only having 15 players 10 minutes before kick off. We finally got 19 with a few older ring-ins who haven't played at all, or rarely this year, helping out. Looks like the Valley boys were struggling for numbers also ?

[Footy Chick]

Yep, I reckon we only had a couple on the bench.

[Demon Juke]

Looks like hope valley might have given Districts a little bit of a scare on the weekend. Must have come out strong against them to be up at quarter time and close at half time. Spots in the five are close there with the three at the top staying that way and Portland will finish forth. Be a fight for fifth spot.

Unley had a close one too with a team that has struggled to get a team on the park and now give the top two teams a close game over the last couple weeks. If they could have got a team together all year they could have found themselves up the top of the table.

Yep, it was only about 5 points or so at half time I reckon - didn't see the rest of the game though as I was taping the ressies.

Third quarter is where we won it when we kicked about 6 goals to nothing, was a good win by our boys. To be honest I thought we may have struggled to win with all the outs we had and only having 15 players 10 minutes before kick off. We finally got 19 with a few older ring-ins who haven't played at all, or rarely this year, helping out. Looks like the Valley boys were struggling for numbers also ?

i think the main differance was you had about 1/2 dozen good players that used the ball well and normally kicked to each other.

[Nemo]

Looks like hope valley might have given Districts a little bit of a scare on the weekend. Must have come out strong against them to be up at quarter time and close at half time. Spots in the five are close there with the three at the top staying that way and Portland will finish forth. Be a fight for fifth spot.

Unley had a close one too with a team that has struggled to get a team on the park and now give the top two teams a close game over the last couple weeks. If they could have got a team together all year they could have found themselves up the top of the table.

Yep, it was only about 5 points or so at half time I reckon - didn't see the rest of the game though as I was taping the ressies.

Third quarter is where we won it when we kicked about 6 goals to nothing, was a good win by our boys. To be honest I thought we may have struggled to win with all the outs we had and only having 15 players 10 minutes before kick off. We finally got 19 with a few older ring-ins who haven't played at all, or rarely this year, helping out. Looks like the Valley boys were struggling for numbers also ?

i think the main differance was you had about 1/2 dozen good players that used the ball well and normally kicked to each other.

In the third it did show that our core group that always train did step up and worked the ball very well out of the middle and from the back lines. We were busy down back in the first half but after half time ditts went up another level and gave us first use of the ball almost every time. The last half we did hit out targets a lot more and made the most of our ball use. Was a good win for the boys with an undermanned side.

[MIGHTY BULLS]

I would like to openly thank the Pooraka boys for a great game on Saturday. For a team to rock up with only 15 and to say they want to play goes to show that the boys have a passion for the game and club. They could have easily forfieted the game and taken the day off. From all involved in the raggies C grade and Club "Well done Pooraka"

Thanks mate, as strange as it sounds as captain I couldnt have been prouder of the way my boys applied themselves knowing what we were up against. not one player dropped their head or got upset despite not scoring. Full credit too goes to you guys for a fantastic game played in great spirits. Also a fantastic gesture for a few of your senior blokes coming into our rooms with a carton afterward, was greatly appreciated and shows what a great culture you fellas have.

[SATCHEL]

Very interesting to see that Seaton pulled the pin on todays game Vs Lutheran. I did get told that both sides were going to pull the pin but were waiting on the other one to make the call. I had my doubts that was the case especially seeing Lutheran strill have a chance to get into the 5 from their current spot. Seaton syill have a chance of staying away form relegation if they can string a win and POS do not win another game. That should be interesrting buti dont think Seaton can play 27 in a game or reduce teh playing time of a gmae like others have been able to do this year. Should be a cracking game down at Largs today. For Dizzies to come away with the win they need to come out of the blocks fast and stay that way to win. Unley should be a t full strength and they have some fantastic run and vball movement. No heavy reliance on 2 or 3 players. A good spread of the load is in their favour. Districts do rely a lot on a few and have had issues with their rucks this year. Unley however do not have the ruck stocks like Dizzies so it will be won in the middle today. Athelstone and POS will be an interesting one. Will POS manage to get a side together to go across the city or? Athelstone should win that comfortably if the sides are actually 25 a piece and no more. Our game today, not taking any chances. We still have not put together a full four quarter effort all year. We still didnt do that last week VS Seaton. To be up by over 100 points at 1/2 time and only increase that by 4-5 goals by the end is a concern. Still a great win by no means but to really demolish or put away a lower ranked side hasnt really come through. So it looks like the top 4 is finalised for the year. n5th still up for grabs between 2 maybe 3 sides. Very different to the thoughts of many on us. 9 weeks ago we were sitting 2nd bottom and now cemented in 4th spot is a good credit to my lads. The finals series should be a good one. all the best for the last two weeks and for those beyond. Sh!t the year has gone quick.

[Footy Chick]

It is a credit to the lads Satchel, cos I doubt their meteoric rise would have anything to do with their coach

[SATCHEL]

Some differing results from the weekend. I must admit i didnt think Unley would lose by that sort of a margin. Any comments on the game LMA? Unley's playmaker form earlier in the year Green suited up after playing B grade games. He has been good throughout the year but it didnt seem to get them across the line. Could it be a Peninsula final this year? We can only hope. Any of the higher sides peged in home finals yet? Very interesting finish for the year and it will be just as curious to see how the new system in C garde works after the year ends. Those coming up and going down may find it a bit difficult as some of the sides this year in all Div's would have thought they were better suited elsewhere. Finals footy is almost upon us. Good result for Districts. They will finish top after sitting aorund the 2-3 most of the year. I cant see Athelstone getting on top this week. With Unley getting the bye this week they would probably not enjoy two weeks off before the next finals game. We on the other hand will have the hard task of getting through the long way. Losing those games either under a kick or letting ones go by 4-5 goals has hurt. Lookign at it the way it is now the first week of finals could see the following line up:

Port Districts BYE
Unley Vs Athelstone - Unley home game
Portland Vs Adel Lutheran - I cant see HV getting up from where they are. They were very strong early on. However Adel Luth and Hope Valley will be playing off for that last spot in the 5. With both of their sides in the top 2-3 in the a and b grade theres not much chance of getting help form higher up to secure it. Will be a good game to watch though.

[bench coach]

Can't Happen that way.

Unley are 4 points clear of Port Districts

Some differing results from the weekend. I must admit i didnt think Unley would lose by that sort of a margin. Any comments on the game LMA? Unley's playmaker form earlier in the year Green suited up after playing B grade games. He has been good throughout the year but it didnt seem to get them across the line. Could it be a Peninsula final this year? We can only hope. Any of the higher sides peged in home finals yet? Very interesting finish for the year and it will be just as curious to see how the new system in C garde works after the year ends. Those coming up and going down may find it a bit difficult as some of the sides this year in all Div's would have thought they were better suited elsewhere. Finals footy is almost upon us. Good result for Districts. They will finish top after sitting aorund the 2-3 most of the year. I cant see Athelstone getting on top this week. With Unley getting the bye this week they would probably not enjoy two weeks off before the next finals game. We on the other hand will have the hard task of getting through the long way. Losing those games either under a kick or letting ones go by 4-5 goals has hurt. Lookign at it the way it is now the first week of finals could see the following line up:

Port Districts BYE
Unley Vs Athelstone - Unley home game
Portland Vs Adel Lutheran - I cant see HV getting up from where they are. They were very strong early on. However Adel Luth and Hope Valley will be playing off for that last spot in the 5. With both of their sides in the top 2-3 in the a and b grade theres not much chance of getting help form higher up to secure it. Will be a good game to watch though.

[SATCHEL]

apologies. Its still early on a Monday morning mate. Would the double break hampre any preperation for the finals do you think? Understandably it would help with injuries but on one hand you would think 2 weeks off wouldnt helpo too well.

[lutz]

Some differing results from the weekend. I must admit i didnt think Unley would lose by that sort of a margin. Any comments on the game LMA? Unley's playmaker form earlier in the year Green suited up after playing B grade games. He has been good throughout the year but it didnt seem to get them across the line. Could it be a Peninsula final this year? We can only hope. Any of the higher sides peged in home finals yet? Very interesting finish for the year and it will be just as curious to see how the new system in C garde works after the year ends. Those coming up and going down may find it a bit difficult as some of the sides this year in all Div's would have thought they were better suited elsewhere. Finals footy is almost upon us. Good result for Districts. They will finish top after sitting aorund the 2-3 most of the year. I cant see Athelstone getting on top this week. With Unley getting the bye this week they would probably not enjoy two weeks off before the next finals game. We on the other hand will have the hard task of getting through the long way. Losing those games either under a kick or letting ones go by 4-5 goals has hurt.

Green was very good, and could/should easily be playing higher.
Will be interesting to see how Districts go against Athelstone this week. They (Athelstone) are a good chance of making the gf imo. Will be a dangerous side come finals.

Williams kicking 12 goals for you Satchel! Would have to get the oppositions best defender. Too good for C2, good size.
Just on your game, did Pooraka only have 15 players? Good on em for still putting on a game...would have been easy to say 'too hard' and just forfeit.

[SATCHEL]

Williams played well. Pooraka did only show with 15 and 100% credit should go to them for fronting up knowing that they had not enough numbers. Others have just pulled the pin when its got too hard. Great playing group and still had a lot of hardness at the footy. Never dropped their heads and just kept going.
On Williams. Sill very much underdone. Has an injury that is holding him back a little. He was fed on a few occasions by another prevoious gun of the club after half time . If he gets the best defender hopefully another forward will take up the slack. Seriously i agree that Athelstone on their day can take it right up to any side. As your oppinion was mentioned i too think they can go far but the GF i think is a stretch. They had the same side that played against us earlier in the year a few weeks back and we played disgracefully and still lost by a point. As always, its what happens on the day but i dont feel they can go all the way. This week will be interesting when we head out to POS.

[S Demon]

Port Districts BYE
Unley Vs Athelstone - Unley home game
Portland Vs Adel Lutheran - I cant see HV getting up from where they are. They were very strong early on. However Adel Luth and Hope Valley will be playing off for that last spot in the 5. With both of their sides in the top 2-3 in the a and b grade theres not much chance of getting help form higher up to secure it. Will be a good game to watch though.

Valleys B grade will play in the Qualifying Final v North Haven regardless of the results this week and Luthies B grade have the week off next week regardless of this weeks results. Both sides could stack their C grade IF they wished to do so...

[lutz]

Williams played well. Pooraka did only show with 15 and 100% credit should go to them for fronting up knowing that they had not enough numbers. Others have just pulled the pin when its got too hard. Great playing group and still had a lot of hardness at the footy. Never dropped their heads and just kept going.
On Williams. Sill very much underdone. Has an injury that is holding him back a little. He was fed on a few occasions by another prevoious gun of the club after half time . If he gets the best defender hopefully another forward will take up the slack. Seriously i agree that Athelstone on their day can take it right up to any side. As your oppinion was mentioned i too think they can go far but the GF i think is a stretch. They had the same side that played against us earlier in the year a few weeks back and we played disgracefully and still lost by a point. As always, its what happens on the day but i dont feel they can go all the way. This week will be interesting when we head out to POS.

Yea I noticed you had a handy inclusion on the weekend. Contributed well by the looks of it haha.

[SATCHEL]

Williams played well. Pooraka did only show with 15 and 100% credit should go to them for fronting up knowing that they had not enough numbers. Others have just pulled the pin when its got too hard. Great playing group and still had a lot of hardness at the footy. Never dropped their heads and just kept going.
On Williams. Sill very much underdone. Has an injury that is holding him back a little. He was fed on a few occasions by another prevoious gun of the club after half time . If he gets the best defender hopefully another forward will take up the slack. Seriously i agree that Athelstone on their day can take it right up to any side. As your oppinion was mentioned i too think they can go far but the GF i think is a stretch. They had the same side that played against us earlier in the year a few weeks back and we played disgracefully and still lost by a point. As always, its what happens on the day but i dont feel they can go all the way. This week will be interesting when we head out to POS.

Yea I noticed you had a handy inclusion on the weekend. Contributed well by the looks of it haha.

depending on how he pulls up he may be required again this week. Very strong up forward and dead eye too

[Jetters]

Who is fielding a stronger team at the moment, the Portland D2R or C2s??