Ch9 AFL Division 6 - 2015

[tomo]

Congrats to Zedman and the Lockleys lads yesterday being the first side to beat the rampaging Panthers since 2013. Was a great game to watch and no doubt Smithfield will learn from yesterday's loss and come back firing next week. The Lockleys lads were on top from the first bounce yesterday and maybe be the ones who now have the better of the Panthers. Only time will tell I suppose.

Well done Zedman!, They are a very good side.
I knew you would be the one to find a way to beat them though!!!

I would be interested to hear from you one day as to how you did it!!!

We almost had them last year when we were up at half time but just couldnt quite hold them off!!!

[zedman]

thanks hbf and tomo..our lads were very determined to redeem themselves after round 4 and they were strong all day and got the reward..

SFC are a powerhouse and a huge achievement to be undefeated for 2 years..with bellman and ashby out on saturday they didnt control the middle and lacked some firepower up forward..probably better to lose one now than in a final..i am sure they will bounce back like a good team does..

[The Bedge]

Lockleys a class above, can comfortably say I think they're a better side than the Smithfield side that I saw the other week - they're fit, they're quick, strong overhead, penetrating kicks and the most important aspect - they're smart.. They maintain their structure and they blitzed Ingle Farm clinically today.

Pfft they (Lockleys) must be a 'class above' Smithfield if they beat a middle row Ingle Farm at Home. Give me a break, At home against average opposition yep Smitty was against average opposition as well but hey let's not forget 2 games clear on top, Haven't lost a game, Yet Lockleys lost at home to Mawsons who couldn't beat time on a drum! Ohh Lockleys must be good tho they beat Farmers after being close at 1/4 time....

Your all playing for second you idiots, Smithfield by the length of the straight. They'll play Trinity in the G/F.

I've watched a bit of div6 this year Smitty by the length of the straight, Trinity next best for mine. Lockleys and West Croydon over rated who ever finished 5th is wasting there time cause your behind them 2 and they're no good.

Round 13:
Lockleys 12.16.88 d Smithfield 8.10.58

Apology accepted.. that is all

[The Bedge]

A Grade
20 - Lockleys 66.86%
20 - Smithfield 63.77% (-3.09)
16 - Trinity OS 49.76% (-14.01)
12 - West Croydon 54.16% (+4.4)
10 - Fitzroy 46.80% (-7.36)
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10 - Ingle Farm 43.33% (-3.47)
08 - Brahma Lodge 41.31% (-2.02)
04 - Central United
04 - Mawson Lakes

B Grade
20 - Trinity OS 75.02%
20 - Smithfield 72.10% (-2.92)
20 - Brahma Lodge 69.26% (-2.84)
14 - Ingle Farm 49.46% (-19.8)
10 - Lockleys 60.05% (10.59)
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10 - West Croydon 54.91% (-5.14)
07 - Fitzroy 49.31% (-5.60)
02 - Mawson Lakes
01 - Central United

Round 14:
Brahma Lodge(7th A / 3rd B) vs Fitzroy (5th A / 7th B)
Lockleys (1st A / 5th B) vs Central United (8th A / 9th B)
Trinity OS (3rd A / 1st B) vs Smithfield (2nd A / 2nd B)
West Croydon (4th A / 6th B) vs Mawson Lakes (9th A / 8th B)

Ingle Farm - Bye

[The Bedge]

Leading Goal Kickers:
A Grade
45 - Michael Ashby (Smithfield)
42- Alex Cotter (TOS)
38 - Adam Moss (Smithfield)
35 - Cam McKinnon (West Croydon)
33 - Tim Aloisi (Brahma Lodge)

B Grade
44 - Matthew Lehman (Brahma Lodge)
33 - Dwayne Nisbet (Smithfield)
20 - Brian Rudgley (Brahma Lodge)
18 - Matthew Perry (TOS)
17 - Jamie Lane (Smithfield)

[The Bedge]

The run home:

A Grade:
Lockleys - CU (H), FITZ (A), BYE, ML (A), TOS (H)
Smithfield - TOS(A), CU (h), WC (A), FITZ (H), IF (A)
Trinity OS - SM (H), WC (H), IF (A), BL (H), LOC (A)
West Croydon - ML (H), TOS (A), SM (H), IF (H), BL (A)
Fitzroy - BL (A), LOC (H), CU (A), SM (A), BYE
Ingle Farm - BYE, ML (A), TOS (H), WC (A), SM (H)
Brahma Lodge - FITZ (H), BYE, ML (H), TOS (A), WC (H)
Central United - LOC (A), SM (A), FITZ (H), BYE, ML (H)
Mawson Lakes - WC (A), IF (H), BL (A), LOC (H), CU (A)

B Grade:
Trinity OS - SM (H), WC( H), IF (A), BL (H), LOC (A)
Smithfield - TOS (A), CU (H), WC (A), FITZ (H), IF (A)
Brahma Lodge - FITZ (H), BYE, ML (H), TOS (A), WC (H)
Ingle Farm - BYE, ML (A), TOS (H), WC (A), SM (H)
Lockleys - CU (H), FITZ (A), BYE, ML (A), TOS (H)
West Croydon - ML (H), TOS (A), SM (H), IF (H), BL (A)
Fitzroy - BL (A), LOC (H), CU (A), SM (A), BYE

[The Bedge]

Lockleys - Look set to lock away 2nd spot with a favourable draw to finish. Still have a bye in there, so only a maximum 8pts on offer. In the B grade probably have the easiest draw to close out the season, would expect them to collect minimum 3/4 wins with TOS proving the big challenge. With their superior percentage they are just about a lock for finals. Anticipate they'll finish in 4th spot and a triple header 1st week of finals out Lockleys way.

Smithfield - With possible 10pts on offer to close out the season, Smithfield can wrestle back the minor premiership they've held for so long by seasons end and earn the week off. Cant see any of the 5x sides ahead of them really challenging - perhaps West Croydon away might prove interesting. In the B Grade it'll be a matter of who can knock off which side at the top to secure 1st place.. it'll start this week v TOS - their draw flattens out from there and they'll be hoping a couple of upsets can occur between TOS and Brahma Lodge.

Trinity OS - 5x games remain, 2x games clear in 3rd position but their draw consists of 2x sides fighting for top and 3x sides fighting for 5th.. they have arguably the toughest draw despite their position on the ladder. If not careful could drop to 4th by the end of the minor round and host the elimination final. In the B Grade they battle both the sides who want their number 1 spot with Smithfield and Brahma coming up. Also play the 3x sides battling for 4th and 5th spot with Ingle Farm, Lockleys and West Croydon. Like the A grade this will prove a challenging draw as each side fights to keep their season alive. My gut feeling is they'll finish 2nd on the ladder and host Brahma week 1 of the finals.

West Croydon - Tricky draw but not without hope. Aided by having the 3x home games they would be confident going into most of those matches. Round 17 v Ingle Farm looking a pivotal match up but I think they'll do enough to hold onto 4th spot. In the B grade, they're one of the 3x sides fighting hard for that last finals spot. None of the sides to come will worry them, but facing the top 3 sides will prove difficult. They'll need to jag a win against on of those, then the showdown in Round 17 v Ingle Farm will effectively be the game for 5th spot - with West Croydon having a superior percentage, although sitting in 6th spot they're just ahead in the race for the 5.

Fitzroy - They have 4x weeks left of their season. Will be a massive fight this week vs Brahma Lodge, they must win that game and defeat Central United to all but secure a spot - lose either game and they'll be relying on results heading into Round 18 while they sit on their backsides during the bye. In the B grade, although still a chance, cant see them seriously challenging for a spot, only 1x win looks obvious in the remaining 4x games for them.

Ingle Farm - The Farmers look shot, having wasted opportunities during the season they now find themselves outside the 5 with a massive last 4x games. Consistency has been poor, it's difficult to see them winning another game for the year, but they'll need to find at least two and will be desperately hoping Fitzroy don't manage two more games for the season. In the B grade the ladder is deceptive - they sit 2x games clear in 4th but have a difficult draw to come, playing 2x of the equal top sides and then West Croydon away who smashed them by 10+ goals earlier in the season. 2x wins just about assure a spot, 1x win and I suspect they'll miss due to their poor percentage.

Brahma Lodge - Ridiculed for most of the season for underachieving, suddenly a game outside the 5 with some very winnable games ahead. Defeat Fitzroy this weekend, collect a victory vs Mawson Lakes after the bye and it'll be a serious fight for that last spot heading into Rd 18 when they host West Croydon. Don't write off the Tigers just yet.. In the B grade, they continue to get the job done. Have been challenged at times but have the depth and quality to still get the 2pts, Rd 17 v TOS will prove to be the match to determine who finishes higher on the ladder.

Central United & Mawson Lakes - Both have had difficult seasons, but both have proven highly competitive in games. These two bottom of the ladder sides are going to prove to be very crucial to some clubs and a real thorn to others.. Any upset victory they can claim will dent the losers finals aspirations.. they cant make the 5 but they sure can shape it.. Rd 18 is fitting that these two battlers fight it out to close out their season.

[no_remorse28]

Ingle Farm - The Farmers look shot.

maybe something to do with the group of players I saw at work Friday night that were out partying all hours

[Robb_Stark]

Ingle Farm - The Farmers look shot.

maybe something to do with the group of players I saw at work Friday night that were out partying all hours

Ingle Farm and the rat pack has a ring to it

[Ian]

Lockleys - Look set to lock away 2nd spot with a favourable draw to finish. Still have a bye in there, so only a maximum 8pts on offer. In the B grade probably have the easiest draw to close out the season, would expect them to collect minimum 3/4 wins with TOS proving the big challenge. With their superior percentage they are just about a lock for finals. Anticipate they'll finish in 4th spot and a triple header 1st week of finals out Lockleys way.

Need the C's to finish 2nd or 4th for that to happen yet & they play 3 of the top 4 teams in the run home.

[S Demon]

Lockleys - Look set to lock away 2nd spot with a favourable draw to finish. Still have a bye in there, so only a maximum 8pts on offer. In the B grade probably have the easiest draw to close out the season, would expect them to collect minimum 3/4 wins with TOS proving the big challenge. With their superior percentage they are just about a lock for finals. Anticipate they'll finish in 4th spot and a triple header 1st week of finals out Lockleys way.

Need the C's to finish 2nd or 4th for that to happen yet & they play 3 of the top 4 teams in the run home.

Don't think it matters where your C's finish, as long as its in the 5. If you're A's get a home final, so do your B's and if your A's and B's are both at home, chances are the league will give the C's a home final as well to make it a triple header. Especially if you have been playing home triple header's throughout the season??

[Darth Demon]

Lockleys - Look set to lock away 2nd spot with a favourable draw to finish. Still have a bye in there, so only a maximum 8pts on offer. In the B grade probably have the easiest draw to close out the season, would expect them to collect minimum 3/4 wins with TOS proving the big challenge. With their superior percentage they are just about a lock for finals. Anticipate they'll finish in 4th spot and a triple header 1st week of finals out Lockleys way.

Need the C's to finish 2nd or 4th for that to happen yet & they play 3 of the top 4 teams in the run home.

Don't think it matters where your C's finish, as long as its in the 5. If you're A's get a home final, so do your B's and if your A's and B's are both at home, chances are the league will give the C's a home final as well to make it a triple header. Especially if you have been playing home triple header's throughout the season??

Correct

[citycoaster17]

Lockleys - Look set to lock away 2nd spot with a favourable draw to finish. Still have a bye in there, so only a maximum 8pts on offer. In the B grade probably have the easiest draw to close out the season, would expect them to collect minimum 3/4 wins with TOS proving the big challenge. With their superior percentage they are just about a lock for finals. Anticipate they'll finish in 4th spot and a triple header 1st week of finals out Lockleys way.

Need the C's to finish 2nd or 4th for that to happen yet & they play 3 of the top 4 teams in the run home.

Don't think it matters where your C's finish, as long as its in the 5. If you're A's get a home final, so do your B's and if your A's and B's are both at home, chances are the league will give the C's a home final as well to make it a triple header. Especially if you have been playing home triple header's throughout the season??

Correct

Man of few words Darth?

[Ian]

Don't think it matters where your C's finish, as long as its in the 5. If you're A's get a home final, so do your B's and if your A's and B's are both at home, chances are the league will give the C's a home final as well to make it a triple header. Especially if you have been playing home triple header's throughout the season??

Correct

Man of few words Darth?

Here's 5 more you might remember old mate…….One week at a time

[quiet riot]

I have noticed that the Central United FC have the privilege of the great man Trent "flash" Peterson playing for them, however where they sit on the ladder atm must mean they aren't clearing the forward 50m for him to weave his magic ?

[Computer Crashed]

Ingle Farm - The Farmers look shot.

maybe something to do with the group of players I saw at work Friday night that were out partying all hours

How many ?
It may only be Div 6 footy but you still have a duty to present yourself in good knick in respect for your team mates.
Let's not forget all the volunteers that make things happen also.
Time to grow up if that's the case.

[Dangeroos]

[The Bedge]

A Grade
22 - Lockleys 67.65%
22 - Smithfield 63.90% (-3.75)
16 - Trinity OS 48.61% (-15.29)
14 - West Croydon 55.41% (+6.8)
12 - Fitzroy 47.76% (-7.65)
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10 - Ingle Farm 43.33% (-4.43)
08 - Brahma Lodge 41.28% (-2.05)
04 - Central United
04 - Mawson Lakes

B Grade
22 - Smithfield 70.78% (-2.92)
22 - Brahma Lodge 68.42% (-2.36)
20 - Trinity OS 73.00% (4.58)
14 - Ingle Farm 49.46% (-23.54)
12 - Lockleys 64.07% (14.61)
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12 - West Croydon 56.89% (-7.18)
07 - Fitzroy 47.53% (-9.36)
02 - Mawson Lakes
01 - Central United

Round 15:
Fitzroy(5th A / 7th B) vs Lockleys (1st A / 5th B)
Mawson Lakes (9th A / 8th B) vs Ingle Farm (6th A / 4th B)
Smithfield (2nd A / 1st B) vs Central United (8th A / 9th B)
Trinity OS (3rd A / 3rd B) vs West Croydon (4th A / 6th B)

Brahma Lodge - Bye

[The Bedge]

Leading Goal Kickers:
A Grade
49 - Michael Ashby (Smithfield)
47- Alex Cotter (TOS)
41 - Cam McKinnon (West Croydon)
38 - Adam Moss (Smithfield)
36 - Tim Aloisi (Brahma Lodge)

B Grade
46 - Matthew Lehman (Brahma Lodge)
34 - Dwayne Nisbet (Smithfield)
22 - Brian Rudgley (Brahma Lodge)
20 - Luke Nelson (Brahma Lodge)
20 - Shawn Anderson (West Croydon)

[The Bedge]

Round 15:
Fitzroy v Lockleys: Fitzroy finding form late in the season with some impressive wins to increase belief that a finals berth is imminent face a tough battle against the strong ladder leaders Lockleys, who were comprehensive 103pt winners last time these sides met. The match being played at Mt Fitzroy will give the Lions a greater sense of belief and should help to hinder some of the Lockleys run. Dom Papazoglov proving a strong option up forward frees Darren Francis to mop up down back - except him to go to Dan Smith this week, making Fitzroy look a much more balanced side. One win will just about secure Fitzroy a finals spot, and with the bye in Rd 18 time is running out.

B Grade - Although Fitzroy have proven to be competitive in recent weeks, it's difficult to see then challenging the resurgent Lockleys who should be able to keep their noses clear of West Croydon in 5th spot, and put the pressure right on Ingle Farm above them and they wrestle for 4th position. An incredible percentage for a side in 5th spot, Lockleys have shown that a strong defence is the key to a good side, and Fitzroy will struggle to find a way to goal. Lockleys by 70-90 points.

Mawson Lakes v Ingle Farm: Ingle Farm head out to Mawson 'Cold Showers' Lakes this week to keep their flickering finals hopes alive. Last time these two sides met it was Ingle Farm hard fought 11pt winners - fighting their way back from behind, Darren King did the damage to the Farmers, blitzing them at most stoppages, more attention will need to be paid this time around. With a disappointing percentage of 43.33 it shows that Ingle Farm are susceptible to having scores kicked against them, this promises to be a very interesting clash. Mawson Lakes despite results look a better side on paper this time around, and will be hard to stop at home as they fight for pride - they can drive the final nail into the coffin and end Ingle Farms season this weekend.

B Grade - Looks a formality on paper, but football isn't played on paper. A disturbed season for Ingle Farm and coming off the bye could spell danger as they travel out to Mawson Lakes. Regardless of the actual result, Ingle Farm will have their own demons they need to exercise this weekend, and will need to be on their game to avoid leaking too many points and risking giving their percentage further battering. Fitzroy showed two weeks ago that if you can play the Farmers under pressure early, it leaves them vulnerable, and Mawson Lakes would be looking to apply similar pressure standards early in the game. Kim Pearce continues to be a standout for Mawson Lakes each week, and another strong performance here may see him firm as a possible medal chance.

Smithfield v Central United: Smithfield returned to their winning ways on the weekend with a strong performance against Trinity, Michael Ashby with 4 goals proving again that he is arguably the most valuable player in the competition and would expect him to poll prolifically in the medal count later in the season. 113 point winners last time they faced Central United (Ashby with 9 goals that day), I can't see the result varying much this time around either. Although the Units have proven more competitive over the season, Smithfield possess too much class around the ground. If Central United can get within 15 goals they should consider that a victory this weekend.

B Grade - A nail biting hard fought 4 point win over other future finalist Trinity on the weekend, some interesting names competing in the magoos - Bellman and Grogan leading the charge, shows the depth Smithfield have currently and the pressure being applied on the A grade. Smithfield to not only consolidate top spot, but extend their lead in 1st place, pulling a game and greater percentage clear of Brahma Lodge who have the bye. It'll be hard to see Central United getting close in this match unfortunately. Joel Calyun and Nathan Coulson will blitz the units.

Trinity OS v West Croydon: Match of the round. After the weekends results, West Croydon suddenly find themselves within striking range of the double chance, having closed the gap on Trinity and with a superior percentage, if they win this weekend they'll leap Trinity into 3rd position. Trinity still look vulnerable to me, 7 goals on the weekend against Smithfield and 5 of those kicked by Alex Cotter, the question still lingers whether they have enough goal scoring options as a side to be a serious threat for the flag. Shut down Cotter, Shut down TOS? For West Croydon Cam McKinnon continues to prove a handful for fullbacks, adding another 6 on the weekend. The Hawks on paper appear to have great balance, and are accumulating a number of running players capable of breaking lines - Sumner, Stancl, Wiles, Cooper, Woodcock.. they look a good unit. Last time these two met at Fawk Reserve it was West Croydon by 43points. Out at Trinity on a smaller ground will make the battle closer, but I suspect the result will be the same.

B Grade - It was Trinity by 72 points last time these sides met, but West Croydon are a vastly different side, and every week are playing for their season, looking to grab an elusive victory against a contender to push themselves into the 5. Trinity although disappointed will be buoyed by their performance against a very strong Smithfield, and continue to have a disrupted side each week - proving the depth at TOS is first class. With Brahma having the bye, it's a golden opportunity for the TOSsers to jump back into 2nd place and lock away a top 3 finish.