Eagles signings for 2010

[Mickyj]

From the member email...

The Woodville West Torrens Football Club would like to announce Kym Hodgeman and Bob Cross as Assistant Coaches to our Senior and Reserves teams respectively for the 2010 season.


Kym Hodgeman

Hodgeman played 244 games for Glenelg and 91 games for North Melbourne during a decorated career which spanned 16 years, in which he won 4 Best and Fairest Awards (Glenelg 3 - 1977, 78 and 89 North Melbourne 1 - 1984) a Magarey Medal (1978) and was named All Australian in 1979.

He coached Glenelg in 1991 and 1992 after Graham Cornes left to coach the Adelaide Crows, taking them to a losing Grand Final in 1992. Although having no formal coaching positions since this time, Hodgeman has maintained a keen interest in the SANFL competition and has acted in various specialist positions on an adhoc basis.

Kym will assist League Coach Michael Godden on a ‘full time’ basis, attending all training sessions as well as having a role on match days.



Bob Cross

During a coaching career that has spanned 32 years, Bob Cross has had the honour of coaching the All Australian Amateur team on 3 occassions, including 2 tours of Ireland, and the SA Amateur team on 9 occassions.

The majority of his time coaching in the SAAFL has been spent at Woodville South where he has led the Club to 4 premierships during his tenure. Bob will be assisting Reserves Coach Craig Smith and will provide the coaching group with some added experience.

Well done Eagles an old timer(no offence meant mr hodgeman sir ) with bucket loads of experience to help out.Plus a man with bucket loads of experience at a lower state and international level.Also in Cross a way to keep in contact with the grass roots level in the Woodville zone (could this be akin to Gawler and the dogs)

To me it smells like someone is thinking in the head office a very good thing if u ask me.
Well done Eagles
Fulltime over parttime any day of the football week
I would think it would be a blessing for the recruiting section of the club alone.

Cheers

[holden78]

So Bunton will bet any money rah rah rah . The way I see it , we can think of Parrys transfer money as Fullers severance package to dump him off to the Ponthers ; we have upgraded big time with a full time , young approachable bloke that has the players and supporters switched on . Fuller didnt , its that simple . Were united now and you can look forward to long boring years of the same one way or no way footy that Fuller made an art form at Oval Ave . Enjoy playing with your cutlery , spoon boy !

"I am very worried about our recruits to be honest. Parry is a loose cannon! Fantastic player on his day, but not what the place needs when building a new culture. Welsh will have one good year left in him at best. We only got one year out of Kenny, and the record for returning AFL players who have had relatively long careers has not been that good. Day, Guilhaus, Robson etc, are handy depth players but nothing else at this stage. Who is going to play the key defensive spots?"

I agree with these comments. We've recruited a loose cannon with potential to upset the club's culture, a 1-2 year ex-AFL prospect and a bunch of no names. Hopefully we'll announce some better prospects now that the draft is over

Ah well - at least you only paid about 55k for Parry and Welsh and 30k odd for the fringies - thank god Mickyj heard first hand from the lady of the road who knows someone that works in the pie stand that the club made a big profit this year

For a relative novice Bunton, you seem to be a lot of words and no substance. Eagles will post a significant turn around from 2008 season.
Very reliable source that WILL be proven correct when balance sheets are announced soon.
Why don't you try and help get your own club's shambolic back yard in order before sledging other clubs and their supporters or are you all hot air there too!

Must confess, I have no idea, and no real interest in the eagles finances other than to say thanks for the $31k you gave our club for the "loose cannon" as one of your supporters termed him. I understand that league rules state that it costs $25k to transfer a player coming off an AFL list (ie Welsh from Westies) between SANFL clubs. I can promise you some substance in those numbers.

Must also admit that I can't pretend that my mob's backyard has been overly scenic in the last few years, but with some capable on-ball recruits already secured, hopefully some tall timber to come (must be sh1tloads left in the cap now with the two rock-stars gone), and the attraction of the first coach of any substance to ever commit to an SANFL club south of cement hill; I'll bet you any money you like, our club will climb more ranks on the ladders than your merged, internally split conglomerate will?

[Mickyj]

So Bunton will bet any money rah rah rah . The way I see it , we can think of Parrys transfer money as Fullers severance package to dump him off to the Ponthers ; we have upgraded big time with a full time , young approachable bloke that has the players and supporters switched on . Fuller didnt , its that simple . Were united now and you can look forward to long boring years of the same one way or no way footy that Fuller made an art form at Oval Ave . Enjoy playing with your cutlery , spoon boy

See even Holden is excited .

[wedgetail]

"I am very worried about our recruits to be honest. Parry is a loose cannon! Fantastic player on his day, but not what the place needs when building a new culture. Welsh will have one good year left in him at best. We only got one year out of Kenny, and the record for returning AFL players who have had relatively long careers has not been that good. Day, Guilhaus, Robson etc, are handy depth players but nothing else at this stage. Who is going to play the key defensive spots?"

I agree with these comments. We've recruited a loose cannon with potential to upset the club's culture, a 1-2 year ex-AFL prospect and a bunch of no names. Hopefully we'll announce some better prospects now that the draft is over

Ah well - at least you only paid about 55k for Parry and Welsh and 30k odd for the fringies - thank god Mickyj heard first hand from the lady of the road who knows someone that works in the pie stand that the club made a big profit this year

For a relative novice Bunton, you seem to be a lot of words and no substance. Eagles will post a significant turn around from 2008 season.
Very reliable source that WILL be proven correct when balance sheets are announced soon.
Why don't you try and help get your own club's shambolic back yard in order before sledging other clubs and their supporters or are you all hot air there too!

Must confess, I have no idea, and no real interest in the eagles finances other than to say thanks for the $31k you gave our club for the "loose cannon" as one of your supporters termed him. I understand that league rules state that it costs $25k to transfer a player coming off an AFL list (ie Welsh from Westies) between SANFL clubs. I can promise you some substance in those numbers.

Must also admit that I can't pretend that my mob's backyard has been overly scenic in the last few years, but with some capable on-ball recruits already secured, hopefully some tall timber to come (must be sh1tloads left in the cap now with the two rock-stars gone), and the attraction of the first coach of any substance to ever commit to an SANFL club south of cement hill; I'll bet you any money you like, our club will climb more ranks on the ladders than your merged, internally split conglomerate will?

I certainly hope the $150k (From South board member) a year you are spending on Fuller is worth it. In a much more successful (when would have Parry and Boyd run out onto a ground thinking they would win????) and stable environment that exists at the Eagles, I'm backing Parry to be a valuable pick up who will be playing finals football this year ,unlike any South league players.

[Bunton]

150k a year! South have enough money to pay him that per month and on top of that he could start wiping his ass with the $50 notes now the spray tanning, seaweed wrapping, hair-straightning, broken down ruckman has been off-loaded to your combine.

Rather than boring everyone with the "my coach is better than your coach, cos he's nicer to the players and lets them go on holidays during the season assessment", lets give it a rest until the season is well underway and we'll judge them on their main task, which is how much they improve the teams they inherit.

[eaglehaslanded]

150k a year! South have enough money to pay him that per month and on top of that he could start wiping his ass with the $50 notes now the spray tanning, seaweed wrapping, hair-straightning, broken down ruckman has been off-loaded to your combine.

Rather than boring everyone with the "my coach is better than your coach, cos he's nicer to the players and lets them go on holidays during the season assessment", lets give it a rest until the season is well underway and we'll judge them on their main task, which is how much they improve the teams they inherit.

Worry about your own backyard before sticking your nose into others. I would be worried about the rabble you like to a football club. You've got bigger worries - find the reason why you've got players walking out the door in droves. It could just be your a shit club with no reason to suggest that is going to change in the future or it could just be your choice of league coach. As for Craig Parry's decision I don't personaly blame him as he now has the opportunity to play for a winning team and taste that sweet success that all footballers desire.

[lachlan]

You would think the eagles have finiashed their recruiting as they would have spent all their salary cap on Parry & Welsh.

[Mickyj]

You would think the eagles have finiashed their recruiting as they would have spent all their salary cap on Parry & Welsh.

Dont bet on the fact we have spent all our salary cap Lachlan .Under the old regime(Ron and others ) we didn't spend money for 2 to 3 years.
Its been established on here we have replaced players for players, not that us fans really know money or anything(figures quoted on here by other teams fans would be way off the mark) .

IMHO and not being told anything by anyone .We should be looking at a quality midfielder .

[Mickyj]

150k a year! South have enough money to pay him that per month and on top of that he could start wiping his ass with the $50 notes now the spray tanning, seaweed wrapping, hair-straightning, broken down ruckman has been off-loaded to your combine.

Rather than boring everyone with the "my coach is better than your coach, cos he's nicer to the players and lets them go on holidays during the season assessment", lets give it a rest until the season is well underway and we'll judge them on their main task, which is how much they improve the teams they inherit.

Worry about your own backyard before sticking your nose into others. I would be worried about the rabble you like to a football club. You've got bigger worries - find the reason why you've got players walking out the door in droves. It could just be your a s***t club with no reason to suggest that is going to change in the future or it could just be your choice of league coach. As for Craig Parry's decision I don't personaly blame him as he now has the opportunity to play for a winning team and taste that sweet success that all footballers desire.

Eagle has landed just ignore him mate not worth the effort .
Dont forget south had bucket loads of cash rumoured before Ron got there not only paying him full-time but buying him a new car !!

Let our footy club do its talking against South on the footy field .

[Bunton]

You can't tell me this is not funny.

Happy to do some more on request

[Columbo]

About as funny as a visit to the all night dentist!

[Punk Rooster]

150k a year! South have enough money to pay him that per month and on top of that he could start wiping his ass with the $50 notes now the spray tanning, seaweed wrapping, hair-straightning, broken down ruckman has been off-loaded to your combine.

Rather than boring everyone with the "my coach is better than your coach, cos he's nicer to the players and lets them go on holidays during the season assessment", lets give it a rest until the season is well underway and we'll judge them on their main task, which is how much they improve the teams they inherit.

Worry about your own backyard before sticking your nose into others. I would be worried about the rabble you like to a football club. You've got bigger worries - find the reason why you've got players walking out the door in droves. It could just be your a s***t club with no reason to suggest that is going to change in the future or it could just be your choice of league coach. As for Craig Parry's decision I don't personaly blame him as he now has the opportunity to play for a winning team and taste that sweet success that all footballers desire.

yet it's ok for you (WWT) guys to rubbish South for hiring Fuller???

[Mickyj]

150k a year! South have enough money to pay him that per month and on top of that he could start wiping his ass with the $50 notes now the spray tanning, seaweed wrapping, hair-straightning, broken down ruckman has been off-loaded to your combine.

Rather than boring everyone with the "my coach is better than your coach, cos he's nicer to the players and lets them go on holidays during the season assessment", lets give it a rest until the season is well underway and we'll judge them on their main task, which is how much they improve the teams they inherit.

Worry about your own backyard before sticking your nose into others. I would be worried about the rabble you like to a football club. You've got bigger worries - find the reason why you've got players walking out the door in droves. It could just be your a s***t club with no reason to suggest that is going to change in the future or it could just be your choice of league coach. As for Craig Parry's decision I don't personaly blame him as he now has the opportunity to play for a winning team and taste that sweet success that all footballers desire.

yet it's ok for you (WWT) guys to rubbish South for hiring Fuller???

Are we still baging South from reading posts on here Bunton is baging Parry non stop .

[Booney]

150k a year! South have enough money to pay him that per month and on top of that he could start wiping his ass with the $50 notes now the spray tanning, seaweed wrapping, hair-straightning, broken down ruckman has been off-loaded to your combine.

Rather than boring everyone with the "my coach is better than your coach, cos he's nicer to the players and lets them go on holidays during the season assessment", lets give it a rest until the season is well underway and we'll judge them on their main task, which is how much they improve the teams they inherit.

Worry about your own backyard before sticking your nose into others. I would be worried about the rabble you like to a football club. You've got bigger worries - find the reason why you've got players walking out the door in droves. It could just be your a s***t club with no reason to suggest that is going to change in the future or it could just be your choice of league coach. As for Craig Parry's decision I don't personaly blame him as he now has the opportunity to play for a winning team and taste that sweet success that all footballers desire.

Broke, dying, merger, short memory all come to mind. Since you've been so dominant since the merger too....

[Mickyj]

150k a year! South have enough money to pay him that per month and on top of that he could start wiping his ass with the $50 notes now the spray tanning, seaweed wrapping, hair-straightning, broken down ruckman has been off-loaded to your combine.

Rather than boring everyone with the "my coach is better than your coach, cos he's nicer to the players and lets them go on holidays during the season assessment", lets give it a rest until the season is well underway and we'll judge them on their main task, which is how much they improve the teams they inherit.

Worry about your own backyard before sticking your nose into others. I would be worried about the rabble you like to a football club. You've got bigger worries - find the reason why you've got players walking out the door in droves. It could just be your a s***t club with no reason to suggest that is going to change in the future or it could just be your choice of league coach. As for Craig Parry's decision I don't personaly blame him as he now has the opportunity to play for a winning team and taste that sweet success that all footballers desire.

Broke, dying, merger, short memory all come to mind. Since you've been so dominant since the merger too....

Booney mate are Port going to Copy the Eagles
Actually perhaps spelly has some figures to back that up
Well I suppose 06 rules anything else null and void

[Swamp Donkey]

150k a year! South have enough money to pay him that per month and on top of that he could start wiping his ass with the $50 notes now the spray tanning, seaweed wrapping, hair-straightning, broken down ruckman has been off-loaded to your combine.

Rather than boring everyone with the "my coach is better than your coach, cos he's nicer to the players and lets them go on holidays during the season assessment", lets give it a rest until the season is well underway and we'll judge them on their main task, which is how much they improve the teams they inherit.

Coming from a bloke who supports the most pathetic club in the SANFL, wow that cuts deep.

[Mickyj]

My son and I went to training last night. There were between 4 and 6 others watching at different points .
I did watch the Ruck coaching with great interest big boys with some very big leaping ability .
I can see in a year or two how good that Ben English from West Whyalla will become.Very tall Very Skinny but he certainly has got a leap .
Robson etc the same .
And I felt short standing next to young Robson pretty sure I reached to his arm pits
The ex basketballer is getting there as well .

Cheers

[MightyEagles]

I suppose that the Ben English you posted about isn't the wrestling Ben English.

[Mickyj]

I suppose that the Ben English you posted about isn't the wrestling Ben English.

dont think so ME.this kid is tall and skinny and 1 or 2 years away from league size wise.
Haven't seen him kick the footy yet

[arcadefire]

Just read that Skipworth has signed with the Bendigo Bombers as a playing assistant coach for 2010