HFL Division 1 (Central)

[lovethefooty]

that is hard....
injuries are a fact of football unfortunately. a lot of the time it depends on who they happen to. and to a large degree that is just pot luck!!

promoting juniors is a good thing and will give supporters hope if they see good young kids having a crack.

[Dutchy]

Is Grocke playing?

[cracka]

Is Grocke playing?

Played a few, hasn't played the last couple. Massie has been back for a couple.

[cracka]

Is Grocke playing?

Played a few, hasn't played the last couple. Massie has been back for a couple.

Apparently he has retired.

[lovethefooty]

Just goes to show that recruiting can be hit and miss. Groecke is a gun player and a ripper bloke (so I am told). But his recruitment hasn't quite paid off.
I am sure every club has similar recruiting stories.

[cracka]

Unfortunately we've had 2 like that in 2 years.
From what I saw of Grocke he doesn't look that big body wise but used his body well, opposition usually needed 3rd man in to help his direct opponent.

[lovethefooty]

so what are the key games in this round??

it is still pretty tight at the top

[thevoice]

Key game is clearly Barker vs TV. If the Roos get up and Lobey get rolled by Blackwood they'll be just outside the 5 on % and in the hunt with 6 in a row.

[lovethefooty]

so is the finals picture any clearer after the weekend????

barker getting over tv is interesting. barker on the charge. will they or wont they make it??

[cracka]

Remarkable recovery from Mt Barker. Started the year 0-3 & were only 2-7 at the halfway point. Look out if they make the finals

[saintal]

Lobey v Mt barker this week. If Mt Barker win that both clubs will have 9 wins. Lobey have Uraidla in Round 18, Mt Barker have Blackwood. Lobey have about a 4% advantage.

If Lobey win the 5 is obviously set.

Hahndorf have Lofty and Ironbank to finish, so they should be fine.

[lovethefooty]

Hahndorf played some pretty good footy on the weekend.
clearly onkas are struggling but still they looked pretty sharp!

so do we think mt barker were good, or tv bad...or a bit of both??

[Look Good In Leather]

Hahndorf played some pretty good footy on the weekend.
clearly onkas are struggling but still they looked pretty sharp!

so do we think mt barker were good, or tv bad...or a bit of both??

How much damage will Onkas do to the Div 2 teams next year?

[lovethefooty]

well of course it depends on whether they first of all keep all their players.
they certainly have some quality.
leonard, Kirwan and a couple of their onballers, but based on Saturday their depth is a little light on.

based on the fact that bridegwater went down this year and have gone very well I think onkas will compete.

[19thman]

Onkas will be like Lofty last year... won't lose a game and will make a mockery of the relegation system.

[The Gimp]

Onkas will be like Lofty last year... won't lose a game and will make a mockery of the relegation system.

Only if they recruit heavily like Lofty did.
Lofty had a vastly different side in div 2 compared to the side they had in div 1 before getting relegated.

Bridgy certainly haven't found it a cake walk like Lofty did.

But I'd be surprised to see a club the size of Onkas have 2 bad seasons (across all grades) in a row and I would expect they will be right up there in most (if not all) grades.

[cracka]

Onkas will be like Lofty last year... won't lose a game and will make a mockery of the relegation system.

I reckon the div 2 standard is better this year than when Lofty went down. Bridgewater A's were stronger than Lofty's & haven't dominated as much.

[19thman]

Onkas will be like Lofty last year... won't lose a game and will make a mockery of the relegation system.

Only if they recruit heavily like Lofty did.
Lofty had a vastly different side in div 2 compared to the side they had in div 1 before getting relegated.

Bridgy certainly haven't found it a cake walk like Lofty did.

But I'd be surprised to see a club the size of Onkas have 2 bad seasons (across all grades) in a row and I would expect they will be right up there in most (if not all) grades.

Bridgewater have been below par for a long time... Onkas having 1 down year. I don't think they'd have to recruit like crazy just maybe don't kick the black cat before the season again.
It's a ridiculous system which is flawed. Should be based on 3 years and clubs that go up should be exempt before they reach 3 years, giving them time to build (Echunga). unless they can't fill all grades of course....

[Legs Man]

Anyone got the relegation status heading into the last 2 rounds?

[Elmer J Thudpucker]

I note that (once again) Onkas have been well looked after in finals allocations - this year they've been given the Div 1 Grand Final.

Surely this is getting to be a bit of a joke? Every year this club gets looked after. Gee...wonder why?