HFL Division 2 (Country)

[The Crumber]

I think all HFL country clubs should support Cally move to go to RMFL..

a lot less hassle for HFL directors!!!

Your sense of humour is appreciated MM and point taken. I agree that Cally has caused numerous headaches. But the HFL directors also have a lot to answer for, especially the Grand Poobah who has always played Cally against itself as far as I and others can see. Most clubs would like to bale out of the HFL if given the opportunity for unfortunately are stuck with it.

[comeon]

can anyone tell me scores from yesterday

[Alaska]

Word has it, that Hills Football Legend Kym Pearce is playing his last game of Football for Kersbrook against Mt.Lofty C grade today. At the young age of 51, and still to the surprise of many, it looks as if Father time may finally have caught him. The great man has achieved nearly eveything in Hills Footy, Playing in Premierships, Coaching the Club, Winning Mail Medals and now being the President. Not sure too many blokes have coached 5 flags in a row, which is exactly what Kersbrook B's did in the 90s. Kym will finish very close to 500 senior games for the Brookers and has Trevor MacDonald (450) and John MacDonald (483) covered as the Clubs longest serving player.

Another whisper is that Big Slim (Nick Johns) could be retiring after today's Super C grade game as well.

So are Kersbrook baling out of next weeks C Grade game at Hahndorf Cougar?
Poor form as some of the youngsters at Ironbank only get to play these matches.

[doug deep]

can anyone tell me scores from yesterday

echunga over meadows by bout 25 goal

[Cougar]

Echunga very impressive in their demolishing of Meadows. The pacey side will give the Brookers a good test on the Big Lobethal oval, with doubt still over B.James and Pollock.

[Cougar]

Brookers odds on favourites to win the GF..

Nairne did win 2 quarters and did have two ball players missing..but the brookers have 2 many class acts.

Again the failure of the HFL pionts system was obvoius.

Please explain the failure of HFL Points system in Kersbrook's win over Nairne. Kersbrook would be the one of, if not the lowest scoring points team in the HFL.

[O'KNOWLEDGABLE ONE]

Question to the forum:
What are the thoughts from everyone on the C grade competition in regards to Teams NOT being able to fill sides on game day?
My thoughts - not good enough! There has to be a penalty incurred for the club unable to scrape together a side. You have players (alot of younger players in some clubs) which travel all the way to the grounds for a kick in particular finishing work early friday nights to get to the game - thus costing them money, and when they get there they find out there is no game. It is too easy to pull out when there is no penalty in place. You committ a team in the comp - you fill that obligation to the comp. Has been very frustrating for the lads this year - and in Ironbanks case they were even forced to play with the same numbers due to Hahndorf not having enough (13 or 14 if I remember correct) and then went on to lose the game to them - ridiculous. Not enough games in the year to have clubs failing to comply.
Be interested in hearing some comments!
If you are going to have a C grade - bloody run the thing properly & professionally.

[The Sorce]

Seen Echunga destroy Meadows on Sunday. Echunga 28.25 (193) d Meadows 4.8 (32). The new guy for Echunga White kicked 5. Will be interesting Againts Kersbrook this weekend. Does anyone know where they will be playing this game seeing the issues with the Kersbrook oval? Would be a great game to go watch one would think.

[The Sorce]

I noticed that Cougar mentioned Lobethal, but seeing as they have a home game there this weekend i would think it would be a bit hard. Maybe travelling back to Echunga to play???

[oldblueeyes]

Seen Echunga destroy Meadows on Sunday. Echunga 28.25 (193) d Meadows 4.8 (32). The new guy for Echunga White kicked 5. Will be interesting Againts Kersbrook this weekend. Does anyone know where they will be playing this game seeing the issues with the Kersbrook oval? Would be a great game to go watch one would think.

Game being played at Gumeracha

[1250express]

i agree cougar...

the points system is effective and as stated at the beginning of the year it may take some time to be noticable as i was of the understanding that quality players who were already at the club prior to this season recieved lower points.

i have no doubt that nairne lost due to being an significantly poorer side to kersbrook.

rams supporters need to cut the whinging and stop making excuses. perhaps they should start looking at themselves before complaining about others... and as the perenial "almost rans" need to look at how longevity of success is created and follow suit.

[razorback7]

i agree cougar...

the points system is effective and as stated at the beginning of the year it may take some time to be noticable as i was of the understanding that quality players who were already at the club prior to this season recieved lower points.

i have no doubt that nairne lost due to being an significantly poorer side to kersbrook.

rams supporters need to cut the whinging and stop making excuses. perhaps they should start looking at themselves before complaining about others... and as the perenial "almost rans" need to look at how longevity of success is created and follow suit.

well if we had 6 or 7 ex sanfl or AFL players in our team we would be undefeated too.... this is a forum for people to have there say and us nairne supporters will keep having our say cos we are passionate about winning and when our side finally pulls a full 4 quarter game out we will show you what we are made of... the game against kersbrook was lost in the first quarter last week and the last 3 quarters were very even... so that still gives us hope.. maybe you need to look up the meaning of the word supporter.

[the wonder elephant]

i agree cougar...

the points system is effective and as stated at the beginning of the year it may take some time to be noticable as i was of the understanding that quality players who were already at the club prior to this season recieved lower points.

i have no doubt that nairne lost due to being an significantly poorer side to kersbrook.

rams supporters need to cut the whinging and stop making excuses. perhaps they should start looking at themselves before complaining about others... and as the perenial "almost rans" need to look at how longevity of success is created and follow suit.

well if we had 6 or 7 ex sanfl or AFL players in our team we would be undefeated too.... this is a forum for people to have there say and us nairne supporters will keep having our say cos we are passionate about winning and when our side finally pulls a full 4 quarter game out we will show you what we are made of... the game against kersbrook was lost in the first quarter last week and the last 3 quarters were very even... so that still gives us hope.. maybe you need to look up the meaning of the word supporter.

razorback i think u will find that at least all the 3 james boys count as 1 point players being locals as well all the pearces,bingos and kane pause,westleys have been around for years so there should be plenty of room in the points system 4 a few recruits !!

[the big fella]

Of course 1250, the points system is effective for the brookers,Kangas and TV. Why would they want it changed??

Bugger the rest of the comp!!!

[razorback7]

i agree cougar...

the points system is effective and as stated at the beginning of the year it may take some time to be noticable as i was of the understanding that quality players who were already at the club prior to this season recieved lower points.

i have no doubt that nairne lost due to being an significantly poorer side to kersbrook.

rams supporters need to cut the whinging and stop making excuses. perhaps they should start looking at themselves before complaining about others... and as the perenial "almost rans" need to look at how longevity of success is created and follow suit.

well if we had 6 or 7 ex sanfl or AFL players in our team we would be undefeated too.... this is a forum for people to have there say and us nairne supporters will keep having our say cos we are passionate about winning and when our side finally pulls a full 4 quarter game out we will show you what we are made of... the game against kersbrook was lost in the first quarter last week and the last 3 quarters were very even... so that still gives us hope.. maybe you need to look up the meaning of the word supporter.

razorback i think u will find that at least all the 3 james boys count as 1 point players being locals as well all the pearces,bingos and kane pause,westleys have been around for years so there should be plenty of room in the points system 4 a few recruits !!

all im saying is your a lucky club to have the likes of those boys comeback to your club afetr playing afl or sanfl in the last couple of years... no one should get near you... and players like pearcey should be playing sanfl anyway he is turning out to be a very good player... too good for this league anyways.. im not having a go at the points sytem at all..

[the wonder elephant]

Brookers odds on favourites to win the GF..

Nairne did win 2 quarters and did have two ball players missing..but the brookers have 2 many class acts.

Again the failure of the HFL pionts system was obvoius.

Please explain the failure of HFL Points system in Kersbrook's win over Nairne. Kersbrook would be the one of, if not the lowest scoring points team in the HFL.

sorry razorback it was miracle man who said the points system has failed do u know what he was refering to mate ?

[razorback7]

nope.... i dont care about the points system... if a team can recruit well then so be it. everything comes around in full circle. and lower ranked sides will eventually pull a good team together and win games. take lobethal for example. a powerhouse of the late 90's beating mt lofty by 52 goals and losing to mt lofty by 33 goals last weekend... full circle

[the wonder elephant]

nope.... i dont care about the points system... if a team can recruit well then so be it. everything comes around in full circle. and lower ranked sides will eventually pull a good team together and win games. take lobethal for example. a powerhouse of the late 90's beating mt lofty by 52 goals and losing to mt lofty by 33 goals last weekend... full circle

the way i se it the points system really encourages u to build from the ground up starting with your juniors ..ironbank starting to see the fruits of hard yards done years ago by one of the best junior devolpment guys goin around ...from memory well over half of the a grade side that beat blackwood a couple of weeks ago were ex juniors of the club ..we also have another crop of about 15-20 under 17s coming up to seniors next year

[Cougar]

Of course 1250, the points system is effective for the brookers,Kangas and TV. Why would they want it changed??

Bugger the rest of the comp!!!

Sounds like you are very sour from Saturday's loss if you're comparing Kersbrook to Torrens Valley!?!?! So how do you reckon the points system should work?? Cos B.Pearce, D.Bingos, James Bros., N.Pearce, K.Paues all played their juniors at Kersbrook, but are good players, they should be worth more points?? WTF?? Think Kersbrook would have the most ex Juniors in their A grade side, compared to any other Hills Country Club. Don't blame your lack of talent at your disposal against us.

[OneNine]

Of course 1250, the points system is effective for the brookers,Kangas and TV. Why would they want it changed??

Bugger the rest of the comp!!!

Sounds like you are very sour from Saturday's loss if you're comparing Kersbrook to Torrens Valley!?!?! So how do you reckon the points system should work?? Cos B.Pearce, D.Bingos, James Bros., N.Pearce, K.Paues all played their juniors at Kersbrook, but are good players, they should be worth more points?? WTF?? Think Kersbrook would have the most ex Juniors in their A grade side, compared to any other Hills Country Club. Don't blame your lack of talent at your disposal against us.

The points system is a farce, if the League is serious about it, they would apply the same system as other country leagues. That is using a defined boundry and a Import Rule. It works very well in most other country leagues.