Southern Football League

[Mister Footy]

Can we get someone from emus to confirm what the situation is with their senior coaching position?

[the apprentice]

seems quite a few sfl and gsfl clubs are already looking for coaches for next season in all grades.

[fisho mcspaz]

Such as?

[jet-airport]

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.

Vulcan, what are you saying about the current coach? i dont think Brenton Sanderson with Lee Matthews as his offsider would of made a difference with the amount of injurys to key players the Emu's have sustained this year?

[Patrol]

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.

Sorry to burst your bubble Jet -airport , have heard Blackwood is looking in securing the services of David Earl for Coach next year ????
Also a big push by David's, Boss whom is a very good friend of the President of Blackwood
Maybe a few Plasma's going into club rooms LOL

[Mister Footy]

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.

Vulcan, what are you saying about the current coach? i dont think Brenton Sanderson with Lee Matthews as his offsider would of made a difference with the amount of injurys to key players the Emu's have sustained this year?

Dont think injuries are the only issue at emus - from what I have heard current coach trying to install some discipline on a bunch of players that are not used to it.

Wouldnt surprise me if this coach steps away from A grade coaching next year

[Vulcan]

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.

Vulcan, what are you saying about the current coach? i dont think Brenton Sanderson with Lee Matthews as his offsider would of made a difference with the amount of injurys to key players the Emu's have sustained this year?

No dis-respect intended towards Ben at all, I do believe he has "probably" done as well as one could of expected due to this seasons injury toll. The question I ask u though, how many players have mv actually lost from last seasons finals series?

On David Earl, only my opinion but I just think where the mvfc is at the moment, that he is the perfect coach at a grade level to get mv as a WHOLE club back to where it should be. Professionalism, strength, development, depth,and support base I believe he would bring!

[jet-airport]

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.

Vulcan, what are you saying about the current coach? i dont think Brenton Sanderson with Lee Matthews as his offsider would of made a difference with the amount of injurys to key players the Emu's have sustained this year?

No dis-respect intended towards Ben at all, I do believe he has "probably" done as well as one could of expected due to this seasons injury toll. The question I ask u though, how many players have mv actually lost from last seasons finals series?

On David Earl, only my opinion but I just think where the mvfc is at the moment, that he is the perfect coach at a grade level to get mv as a WHOLE club back to where it should be. Professionalism, strength, development, depth,and support base I believe he would bring!

I dont know M/Vale well enough to know how many are missing from last year Vulcan, only know what i have seen this year and that there is a consistency issue with the lads, which can be in "some part" having blokes go in and out every week due to injuries and playing a lot of kids in A grade footy.

[Axle Rose]

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.

Vulcan, what are you saying about the current coach? i dont think Brenton Sanderson with Lee Matthews as his offsider would of made a difference with the amount of injurys to key players the Emu's have sustained this year?

Dont think injuries are the only issue at emus - from what I have heard current coach trying to install some discipline on a bunch of players that are not used to it.

Wouldnt surprise me if this coach steps away from A grade coaching next year

I have no doubt that coaching a bunch of up and coming kids who have already tasted success at either junior or senior level would be tough, but i would be very surprised if Ben as a coach and a person would shy away from such a challenge. I understand the ties he has to Valley but i know the senior playing group want him around and it would be a shame if a couple in the minority caused him to think otherwise.

[Injured Phantom]

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...

[petoe]

So outta all the high profile June 30 deadline clearances, only Nathan eagleton has qualified for the finals.
Jordan McMahon didn't end up playing any games (anyone know why?)
And Brett Backwell has only played 2 games and with only 1 round remaining cant qualify. Anyone from morph pk care to comment on Backwell and why? Injury, holiday? What was the plan when he signed?

Also does anyone else think the finals venues should be chosen but not locked into the type of final (e.g. 1v4 , 5v8 etc.)
Until after the minor round finishes? Shoes could finish 4th and get a home ground advantage, porties could also finish 5th and get a home ground advantage......get the final match ups then dictate neutral grounds from there.

[Tiger83]

Dont they generally use the same 5-6 grounds for all finals every year??

[Go for it]

Backwell out injured had surgrey few weeks ago on his knee

[Reader]

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.

Vulcan, what are you saying about the current coach? i dont think Brenton Sanderson with Lee Matthews as his offsider would of made a difference with the amount of injurys to key players the Emu's have sustained this year?

No dis-respect intended towards Ben at all, I do believe he has "probably" done as well as one could of expected due to this seasons injury toll. The question I ask u though, how many players have mv actually lost from last seasons finals series?

On David Earl, only my opinion but I just think where the mvfc is at the moment, that he is the perfect coach at a grade level to get mv as a WHOLE club back to where it should be. Professionalism, strength, development, depth,and support base I believe he would bring!

Vulcan I think you are showing disrespect in your comments towards Ben, especially if you claim to be a Morphett Vale supporter. His approach to the team and club has been nothing but professional and the development of players has been a focal point throughout the year.

In term of players missing from last year’s final series. Bennetts (not counting the last 2 games) and Hewitt have missed the year.

When added to the years injury toll B Bayly – the whole season, Nadilo – Half the season, Edwards – Half the season, J Sampson – 7 weeks, Bode – 5 weeks work, M Smith – 7 weeks, D Sampson – 6 weeks, Mardigan - 6 weeks and Runting 4 weeks to name a few. Injures are not an excuse as every club has them but it is obvious the above names are of quality.

[fisho mcspaz]

any early coach movements with teams seasons coming to an end this week?

Did the A grade coach at Aldinga get a 2 year deal? did he (sorry im unaware of his actuall name) bring the B grade coach with him too?

It seems Hackham would be more than satisfied with their coach's efforts

A grade coach at Aldinga is Anthony Farrugia. As far as I'm aware it was a 1 year contract. Hope he stays with the club. He goes about things the right way and I think he could do a lot of good for Aldinga. It's been a terrible year for us but what do you do when you've got people coming and going each week? In my opinion, it takes at least two years for a team to learn to play as a team, taking into consideration the ins and outs that occur each year. Most teams will retain their core players, which is something Aldinga has not been able to do in the past 5-6 years. Every year or two we're back to square one in rebuilding the side to its best potential. I wish the SFL board would pull its finger out regarding the two divs debacle - it's difficult to hang on to players when you're getting belted by 20-30 goals every week. Not having a whinge about it exactly - I'm proud of the way Aldinga has kept going, because we've been demoralised that much, but we're not broken. And I know that the two divs discussion has been done to death on here. But I don't want to stop talking about it because if people stop talking, nothing's going to change. It just bewilders me that the SFL hasn't gone to two divs already. FFS it's meant to be the Southern Football League, not the bloody Southern Clown Football League.

[Gorilla warfare]

How do u come to the conclusion that he's been a good coach? Probably been aldingas worst year in 10 years after they had built up some respect over the last couple. I don't mind the bloke but he's not an a grade coach.

[helicopterking]

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.

[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.

[afc9798]

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.

[Madrooster]

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.