Adelaide Plains Football League

[mighty hounds]

Did you manage to catch up with Tuck & Jock Brechin on the weekend Jumbo? Interested to know where they stand on the disgrace that was suspending some players. Wouldn't think that there would be too many more than say 6 people on the APFL board. So that would mean that Tuck & Jock would make up nearly half of the comittee. With that in mind it would seem that they either agreed with the rest of the board or they didn't put up much of an argument! We need to be scathing of the whole board for this debacle & not go easy on a few because they may be "good blokes". Other leagues look down on us as it is. Our boys go and get a heap of respect by playing the way they did last week & then the league goes & turns us into a laughing stock by suspending players like Leighton, Allmond, Nicklaus, Hunt etc. BRAD BUSCH, YOU MUST RESIGN!

No I didn't Woofa, I didn't see Jock there and Tuck was always chatting to someone. I'll get my chance soon. I agree with your call, get it right Board or on ya bike.

Who is on the Board? Brechin, Tucker, Busch, A Seccafien (?), Musolino (?) - must be more. One way to find out - see who is hovering around the sandwiches come finals time .....

Stitch Jenner is the other one. I do agree with you Woofa that the whole board is responsible for the laughing stock our league is. For Busch to resign or be replaced someone needs to put their hand up and take the job on. Any ideas as to who might be suitable candidates. The only two that I know of are Jumbo and the left hand goal post at the scoreboard end at wakey.

the left hand goal post would be better value then jumbo ill give u the big tip

[Ace of Spades]

Winners this week will be

Mallala over United by around 40 points. Although United have been playing well lately, I cant see them having the required leg speed to stay with the Pies for 4 quarters, and as such, I’m tipping a blow out in at least one quarter.

Balaklava will go down to Two Wells, around 19points I reckon. The wet weather to be the key, if Big H, and the Lamonds can hold onto a few in the wet it maybe a different story but I’m thinking a big oval and slippery ball will mean the games won on the ground.

Eagles will get over Hamley by 54pts in the wet. Perhaps the strongest side on paper since week 1, the Eagles will be desperate to make sure this battle against the bottom side doesn’t turn out like the last bottom side battle!

[Mythical Creature]

Winners this week will be

Mallala over United by around 40 points. Although United have been playing well lately, I cant see them having the required leg speed to stay with the Pies for 4 quarters, and as such, I’m tipping a blow out in at least one quarter.

Balaklava will go down to Two Wells, around 19points I reckon. The wet weather to be the key, if Big H, and the Lamonds can hold onto a few in the wet it maybe a different story but I’m thinking a big oval and slippery ball will mean the games won on the ground.

Eagles will get over Hamley by 54pts in the wet. Perhaps the strongest side on paper since week 1, the Eagles will be desperate to make sure this battle against the bottom side doesn’t turn out like the last bottom side battle!

I will agree with all of those tips Ace. In reality though I want United and Balak to win.

Also big happy birthday to Kymmy Jars who apparently turns 30 today.

[norm11]

Winners this week will be

Mallala over United by around 40 points. Although United have been playing well lately, I cant see them having the required leg speed to stay with the Pies for 4 quarters, and as such, I’m tipping a blow out in at least one quarter.

Balaklava will go down to Two Wells, around 19points I reckon. The wet weather to be the key, if Big H, and the Lamonds can hold onto a few in the wet it maybe a different story but I’m thinking a big oval and slippery ball will mean the games won on the ground.

Eagles will get over Hamley by 54pts in the wet. Perhaps the strongest side on paper since week 1, the Eagles will be desperate to make sure this battle against the bottom side doesn’t turn out like the last bottom side battle!

I will agree with all of those tips Ace. In reality though I want United and Balak to win.

Also big happy birthday to Kymmy Jars who apparently turns 30 today.

happy birthday jars.

Mallala by plenty
balak just
hamley

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

This week winners

Mallala v United
Balaklava v Two Wells
Hummocks-Watchman Eagles v Hamley Bridge

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

I know its nearly two weeks since the Landmark Cup and there has been plenty of discussions on here about the players suspended for not making themselves available for the Association matches but the issue needs to be address now before we have the same problem when Association football comes round again next year. At the next APFL meeting with President Brad Busch, APFL directors and the 7 APFL clubs representives the clubs must stick together and make a stand and demand the rules regarding suspensions for players who make themselves unavailable for Association football be made more clearer or perhaps changed. The decision to suspend players such as Niklaus, Hunt, Leighton and Allmond who were all unavailable due to legimate reasons was very petty considering the APFL won the Landmark Cup. It also looks as there are double standards when Peter Burgoyne made himself available but said he was injured and wasnt suspended yet never actually missed any AFPL matches yet Kahn Leighton and Lee Allmond who were both injuried and both missed round 8 against Virginia were suspended for a week for making themselves unavailable. If Burgoyne wasn't a former AFL footballer and a major draw card to the APFL he would have been suspended aswell. The suggestion that AFPL coach Andy Michael recommended the players be suspended is amazing, what does he have to gain by this other than upsetting the players and clubs and not making them very keen on playing Association football in the future. Most players who are picked in Association squads and teams are happy and honoured to play at a higher level but you will always get a few who don't want to play for what ever reason and try there hardest to get out of Association football so the best policy is if they don't want to play, don't pick them.

[wangas#4]

I know its nearly two weeks since the Landmark Cup and there has been plenty of discussions on here about the players suspended for not making themselves available for the Association matches but the issue needs to be address now before we have the same problem when Association football comes round again next year. At the next APFL meeting with President Brad Busch, APFL directors and the 7 APFL clubs representives the clubs must stick together and make a stand and demand the rules regarding suspensions for players who make themselves unavailable for Association football be made more clearer or perhaps changed. The decision to suspend players such as Niklaus, Hunt, Leighton and Allmond who were all unavailable due to legimate reasons was very petty considering the APFL won the Landmark Cup. It also looks as there are double standards when Peter Burgoyne made himself available but said he was injured and wasnt suspended yet never actually missed any AFPL matches yet Kahn Leighton and Lee Allmond who were both injuried and both missed round 8 against Virginia were suspended for a week for making themselves unavailable. If Burgoyne wasn't a former AFL footballer and a major draw card to the APFL he would have been suspended aswell. The suggestion that AFPL coach Andy Michael recommended the players be suspended is amazing, what does he have to gain by this other than upsetting the players and clubs and not making them very keen on playing Association football in the future. Most players who are picked in Association squads and teams are happy and honoured to play at a higher level but you will always get a few who don't want to play for what ever reason and try there hardest to get out of Association football so the best policy is if they don't want to play, don't pick them.

Well said fog horn the apfl president and his board need to get there heads out of the sand and start thing about the clubs and not them self after all if wasnt for the clubs there wouldnt be an association game.This stuipid ruel could cost someone a MAIL MEDAL how would that sit with the directors.

[jumbo]

I know its nearly two weeks since the Landmark Cup and there has been plenty of discussions on here about the players suspended for not making themselves available for the Association matches but the issue needs to be address now before we have the same problem when Association football comes round again next year. At the next APFL meeting with President Brad Busch, APFL directors and the 7 APFL clubs representives the clubs must stick together and make a stand and demand the rules regarding suspensions for players who make themselves unavailable for Association football be made more clearer or perhaps changed. The decision to suspend players such as Niklaus, Hunt, Leighton and Allmond who were all unavailable due to legimate reasons was very petty considering the APFL won the Landmark Cup. It also looks as there are double standards when Peter Burgoyne made himself available but said he was injured and wasnt suspended yet never actually missed any AFPL matches yet Kahn Leighton and Lee Allmond who were both injuried and both missed round 8 against Virginia were suspended for a week for making themselves unavailable. If Burgoyne wasn't a former AFL footballer and a major draw card to the APFL he would have been suspended aswell. The suggestion that AFPL coach Andy Michael recommended the players be suspended is amazing, what does he have to gain by this other than upsetting the players and clubs and not making them very keen on playing Association football in the future. Most players who are picked in Association squads and teams are happy and honoured to play at a higher level but you will always get a few who don't want to play for what ever reason and try there hardest to get out of Association football so the best policy is if they don't want to play, don't pick them.

I couldn't agree more FogHorn - some onus needs to be placed on the clubs now - the clubs have to make a stand and STOP taking this BS from the Board - if they continue to push clubs around and no stand is taken against it, guess what - nothing will change and players and clubs will continue to be pushed around. Clubs affected this time to my knowledge are Eagles, Two Wells, Virginia and possibly United. Stand up against the board you clubs!

I'll say it again - the Bylaw under which the players (Two Wells at least) were suspended does not cover the injured player - the Board draws a very long bow to imply "neglect or refusal" on the part of an injured player who could not have played anyway - just DHs.

[Q.]

I hear HWE have their very own Quagmire now. A couple of plates in young Pup's face - nasty. Serves the bastard right for beating the shit out of me on a couple of weeks ago

[westy]

i think the young boys at two wells are the same. all fight an no silver wear. if only they could convert off field toughness in too two hours on a saturday. show a bit of heart an knock mallala off.

[mighty hounds]

i think the young boys at two wells are the same. all fight an no silver wear. if only they could convert off field toughness in too two hours on a saturday. show a bit of heart an knock mallala off.

huh where did that come from?

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

Two Wells travelled to Ralli Park to take on the Balaklava on Saturday. Two Wells started the match much better than last week against Mallala dominating play in the first quarter to lead by 25 points at the first change. Paul Christofis and Justin Antony were causing problems for the Balaklava defence with the pair kicking 5 of the Rooster's 6 first quarter goals. The high flying Antony was playing his first game of A-grade for many weeks after a layoff with an ankle injury together with Lee Allmond who was also resuming from injury made the Roosters forward line look very dangerous. Two Wells continued to control play in the second quarter but missed many gettable shots at goal to remain goalless for the quarter. Balaklava kicked 5 goals including a brilliant snap from the pocket by Todd McPharlin to lead by two points at half time. The lead changed many times in the second half with neither team getting in front by more than two goals. Two Wells simply had no answers for Peckers big men Hayden Walker and playing coach Stuart Lamond who dominated play, when Balaklava needed a goal Lamond seemed to get one. Balaklava winning the nail bitting clash by three points. Justin Antony was very good for the Roosters and when the ball was in his hands something exciting happened, along with Bryce Hart who continued his early season good form and Lee Allmond who took many strong marks and kicked two important goals. Although Two Wells lost the game with its poor goal kicking in the second quarter along with skill errors and turnovers in the high pressured second half, one negative of the match was the umpiring. The free kick count would have heavily favoured the Peckers and there were many questionable decisions. I know it is very hard to attract new umpires, but this issue needs to be addressed by the APFL as the two umpires were not capable of umpiring and controlling an A-Grade match and spoilt what otherwise was an exciting match of football. After no matches next weekend due to the SA Country Football Championships at Berri, Balaklava face Hamley Bridge away and should beat the bottom placed Bombers to cement their spot in the Top 4. After yesterdays loss, Two Wells drop out of top 4 and are a win behind Balaklava and Hummocks-Watchman Eagles on the ladder. They face the Eagles at home on Saturday week in a must win match if they want to play finals this season.

[Hazbeen]

Two Wells travelled to Ralli Park to take on the Balaklava on Saturday. Two Wells started the match much better than last week against Mallala dominating play in the first quarter to lead by 25 points at the first change. Paul Christofis and Justin Antony were causing problems for the Balaklava defence with the pair kicking 5 of the Rooster's 6 first quarter goals. The high flying Antony was playing his first game of A-grade for many weeks after a layoff with an ankle injury together with Lee Allmond who was also resuming from injury made the Roosters forward line look very dangerous. Two Wells continued to control play in the second quarter but missed many gettable shots at goal to remain goalless for the quarter. Balaklava kicked 5 goals including a brilliant snap from the pocket by Todd McPharlin to lead by two points at half time. The lead changed many times in the second half with neither team getting in front by more than two goals. Two Wells simply had no answers for Peckers big men Hayden Walker and playing coach Stuart Lamond who dominated play, when Balaklava needed a goal Lamond seemed to get one. Balaklava winning the nail bitting clash by three points. Justin Antony was very good for the Roosters and when the ball was in his hands something exciting happened, along with Bryce Hart who continued his early season good form and Lee Allmond who took many strong marks and kicked two important goals. Although Two Wells lost the game with its poor goal kicking in the second quarter along with skill errors and turnovers in the high pressured second half, one negative of the match was the umpiring. The free kick count would have heavily favoured the Peckers and there were many questionable decisions. I know it is very hard to attract new umpires, but this issue needs to be addressed by the APFL as the two umpires were not capable of umpiring and controlling an A-Grade match and spoilt what otherwise was an exciting match of football. After no matches next weekend due to the SA Country Football Championships at Berri, Balaklava face Hamley Bridge away and should beat the bottom placed Bombers to cement their spot in the Top 4. After yesterdays loss, Two Wells drop out of top 4 and are a win behind Balaklava and Hummocks-Watchman Eagles on the ladder. They face the Eagles at home on Saturday week in a must win match if they want to play finals this season.

Balaklava was also reduced to 1 on the bench before half time with injuries to Jibber Brice (Hammy) and Travis Zerk (Knee) ruling them out for the match and then also Kane Ruiz and Nathan Yates being troubled by leg injuries and rotated off the bench for the remainder fo the game. Stirring win for the Peckers to consolidate a spot behind the Maggies in the top half of the ladder.

Umpiring was a bit inconsistent but players were protected and Balaklava won a few frees from questionable tactics by Rooster back men, especially Captain Humphries.

Roosters also complained before the game about an uneven spot of the usually excellent Peckers playing surface with a call to the League President rather than coming to see the Balaklava committee (who were all at the game) which resulted in some adding of sand before the A grade game. Hope the Two Wells Oval is in tip top shape before we play down there again.

Peckers to add 2 more players to their list before the June 30 deadline. 1 is a former star Pecker on-baller and the other a half-forward/wingman from a far away league.

[Swamp Donkey]

Umpiring was a bit inconsistent but players were protected and Balaklava won a few frees from questionable tactics by Rooster back men, especially Captain Humphries.

There is usually a good reason why players consistently use these sort of tactics... they lack in other areas

[Swamp Donkey]

Peckers to add 2 more players to their list before the June 30 deadline. 1 is a former star Pecker on-baller and the other a half-forward/wingman from a far away league.

Shane Farley??

[Swamp Donkey]

Two Wells travelled to Ralli Park to take on the Balaklava on Saturday. Two Wells started the match much better than last week against Mallala dominating play in the first quarter to lead by 25 points at the first change. Paul Christofis and Justin Antony were causing problems for the Balaklava defence with the pair kicking 5 of the Rooster's 6 first quarter goals. The high flying Antony was playing his first game of A-grade for many weeks after a layoff with an ankle injury together with Lee Allmond who was also resuming from injury made the Roosters forward line look very dangerous. Two Wells continued to control play in the second quarter but missed many gettable shots at goal to remain goalless for the quarter. Balaklava kicked 5 goals including a brilliant snap from the pocket by Todd McPharlin to lead by two points at half time. The lead changed many times in the second half with neither team getting in front by more than two goals. Two Wells simply had no answers for Peckers big men Hayden Walker and playing coach Stuart Lamond who dominated play, when Balaklava needed a goal Lamond seemed to get one. Balaklava winning the nail bitting clash by three points. Justin Antony was very good for the Roosters and when the ball was in his hands something exciting happened, along with Bryce Hart who continued his early season good form and Lee Allmond who took many strong marks and kicked two important goals. Although Two Wells lost the game with its poor goal kicking in the second quarter along with skill errors and turnovers in the high pressured second half, one negative of the match was the umpiring. The free kick count would have heavily favoured the Peckers and there were many questionable decisions. I know it is very hard to attract new umpires, but this issue needs to be addressed by the APFL as the two umpires were not capable of umpiring and controlling an A-Grade match and spoilt what otherwise was an exciting match of football. After no matches next weekend due to the SA Country Football Championships at Berri, Balaklava face Hamley Bridge away and should beat the bottom placed Bombers to cement their spot in the Top 4. After yesterdays loss, Two Wells drop out of top 4 and are a win behind Balaklava and Hummocks-Watchman Eagles on the ladder. They face the Eagles at home on Saturday week in a must win match if they want to play finals this season.

Loving the previews and reviews Fog Horn, nice work!

[mighty hounds]

Two Wells travelled to Ralli Park to take on the Balaklava on Saturday. Two Wells started the match much better than last week against Mallala dominating play in the first quarter to lead by 25 points at the first change. Paul Christofis and Justin Antony were causing problems for the Balaklava defence with the pair kicking 5 of the Rooster's 6 first quarter goals. The high flying Antony was playing his first game of A-grade for many weeks after a layoff with an ankle injury together with Lee Allmond who was also resuming from injury made the Roosters forward line look very dangerous. Two Wells continued to control play in the second quarter but missed many gettable shots at goal to remain goalless for the quarter. Balaklava kicked 5 goals including a brilliant snap from the pocket by Todd McPharlin to lead by two points at half time. The lead changed many times in the second half with neither team getting in front by more than two goals. Two Wells simply had no answers for Peckers big men Hayden Walker and playing coach Stuart Lamond who dominated play, when Balaklava needed a goal Lamond seemed to get one. Balaklava winning the nail bitting clash by three points. Justin Antony was very good for the Roosters and when the ball was in his hands something exciting happened, along with Bryce Hart who continued his early season good form and Lee Allmond who took many strong marks and kicked two important goals. Although Two Wells lost the game with its poor goal kicking in the second quarter along with skill errors and turnovers in the high pressured second half, one negative of the match was the umpiring. The free kick count would have heavily favoured the Peckers and there were many questionable decisions. I know it is very hard to attract new umpires, but this issue needs to be addressed by the APFL as the two umpires were not capable of umpiring and controlling an A-Grade match and spoilt what otherwise was an exciting match of football. After no matches next weekend due to the SA Country Football Championships at Berri, Balaklava face Hamley Bridge away and should beat the bottom placed Bombers to cement their spot in the Top 4. After yesterdays loss, Two Wells drop out of top 4 and are a win behind Balaklava and Hummocks-Watchman Eagles on the ladder. They face the Eagles at home on Saturday week in a must win match if they want to play finals this season.

Balaklava was also reduced to 1 on the bench before half time with injuries to Jibber Brice (Hammy) and Travis Zerk (Knee) ruling them out for the match and then also Kane Ruiz and Nathan Yates being troubled by leg injuries and rotated off the bench for the remainder fo the game. Stirring win for the Peckers to consolidate a spot behind the Maggies in the top half of the ladder.

Umpiring was a bit inconsistent but players were protected and Balaklava won a few frees from questionable tactics by Rooster back men, especially Captain Humphries.

Roosters also complained before the game about an uneven spot of the usually excellent Peckers playing surface with a call to the League President rather than coming to see the Balaklava committee (who were all at the game) which resulted in some adding of sand before the A grade game. Hope the Two Wells Oval is in tip top shape before we play down there again.

Peckers to add 2 more players to their list before the June 30 deadline. 1 is a former star Pecker on-baller and the other a half-forward/wingman from a far away league.

hah u cleary werent on the field hazbeen. umpiring clearly consistant in balaklavas favour. players were getting riden into the ground all day and hardly any frees paid for in the back. was the worst umpiring display ive seen since ive left junior football.

5 key Roosters to return for a big big game against hummocks.

[Drop Bear]

hah u cleary werent on the field hazbeen. umpiring clearly consistant in balaklavas favour. players were getting riden into the ground all day and hardly any frees paid for in the back. was the worst umpiring display ive seen since ive left junior football.

You don't have to be playing the game to have an opinion of the umpiring. In fact, it's easier to gain an unbiased view from the sidelines. Sounds like sour grapes to me, big fella.

[Swamp Donkey]

hah u cleary werent on the field hazbeen. umpiring clearly consistant in balaklavas favour. players were getting riden into the ground all day and hardly any frees paid for in the back. was the worst umpiring display ive seen since ive left junior football.

5 key Roosters to return for a big big game against hummocks.

So the loss Saturday was due to: the playing surface? poor umpiring? 5 key players out? Is it possible for the Roosters to be outplayed by the opposition, just for one week?? Probably time to stop making excuses MH and give credit to the opposition, its not a good image!

[aceman]

I hear from a local the P Burgoyne is getting his $$'s pretty easily these days.