Southern Football League

[Bag The Points]

Terrific post, Lion Heart !! I found myself wanting to give a standing ovation as I read through it.
Keep those juniors coming, and do everything you can to build an atmosphere that would make them (and their parents) want to stay as they grow older. I had a bit to do with one of those clubs a few years back, so I really want to see the Lions thrive.
Don't take any notice of my earlier post regarding merging Lions with Christies --- I'd actually hate to see it (only brought it up to illustrate my point of adjacent mergers).
Keep those Grizzly Lions roaring !!!!!

[cyclops]

Settle down boys im not going to take it to heart but it's a bit early to be calling for merger talks for the lions i think. One bad year in the seniors (after 3 consecutive finals) does not condemn us to merging and we are working on our junior programme.

Hard work is being put in with the sub juniors and we field full teams in 2/3's and 4/5's and results have been very good. We field a 6/7's team which is not full meaning we borrow players each week and we are quite hopeful of u14's next year. Progress is being made but it was always going to be a gradual process in rebuilding our juniors. Hopefully Lions can field a full deck of teams in the next 3/4 years as these juniors flow into the higher grades.

A club is not all about facilities its about the people within the club and we enjoy ourselves socially and are true mates off the ground.The school closing could mean possible fencing off of the oval and a grant for changerooms etc. We are unsure what will happen but we are certainly exploring our options and waiting for answers.

It is time for everyone (including myself) to put in the hard yards and grow the club into something special that we know it can be. Past premiership players and life members of both O Sullivan Beach and Lonsdale - Mawson need a place to relive their past glories and hopefully celebrate future successes.

The lions are going to need some strong leadership and a lot of hard work from its members over the next few years to make something happen. It time to put up or be shut down.....Sitting on our hands will almost definately mean the death of our club and i for one dont want to let our past or future die.

this kind of attitude is exactly what all clubs need.lion heart i just hope that youre not the only one at youre club with this attitude coz mate u cant do it by your self.

[Warrior Hawk]

I don't mean to upset anyone here, but I have an idea.....

I think it would be good if Morphettvale and Reynella merged.... They could be called the Emuflies and could really have a crack at taking over the country! I am sure that Premier Rann would step aside and let the figurehead of the Emuflies rule SA (with a view to one day taking over Krudd's job)

Get real people.... This forum is really scraping the barrell for banter at the moment! We shall see who has the last laugh regarding the future of the struggling sides..... I cannot wait for the day we can say "we told you so"..... And believe me people, the day will come!

Ps... You would think with the mass amount of coin being thrown around Morphy Park, that they would know how to kick straight?!?!?! Or do you pay players on thuggery and not skill these days??

[fisho mcspaz]

Nice to be back again after a week off. Anyone got any scores for the weekend?

Didn't get online to comment on the Sharks/Bombers game... but I've got nothing to say anyway.

As for Cove yesterday - they might be missing players but still very good, too good. After the whitewashes of the last few weeks, I'll be bloody glad when we get to play Hackham again. Might be just the winter blues getting to me, but I'm pretty depressed about the state of Aldinga's game at the moment. It seems like we're back to square one after the promise we showed earlier. Here's hoping I'm proven wrong. Happy Valley at night next week (I think) - should be an interesting game if nothing else!

[Bag The Points]

Nice to be back again after a week off. Anyone got any scores for the weekend?

Didn't get online to comment on the Sharks/Bombers game... but I've got nothing to say anyway.

As for Cove yesterday - they might be missing players but still very good, too good. After the whitewashes of the last few weeks, I'll be bloody glad when we get to play Hackham again. Might be just the winter blues getting to me, but I'm pretty depressed about the state of Aldinga's game at the moment. It seems like we're back to square one after the promise we showed earlier. Here's hoping I'm proven wrong. Happy Valley at night next week (I think) - should be an interesting game if nothing else!

That was just my point with my earlier posts praising Aldinga for making a real game of it with sides they could never get near in previous seasons. You have to be realistic about where you are so that your self belief gets a chance to build. This was what I was worried about --- the Sharks have to keep their heads up and not let their self belief collapse because they can't get near the giants.
Its all about keeping the right mind-set for those final five winable games. Aldinga could even be capable of winning all five, but if their belief collapses before that time it might end up a big zip for that period instead, which would be an absolute tragedy.
Aldinga ARE a more capable side than they were this time last year, by so much it isn't funny !!!

[Injured Phantom]

I don't mean to upset anyone here, but I have an idea.....

I think it would be good if Morphettvale and Reynella merged.... They could be called the Emuflies and could really have a crack at taking over the country! I am sure that Premier Rann would step aside and let the figurehead of the Emuflies rule SA (with a view to one day taking over Krudd's job)

Get real people.... This forum is really scraping the barrell for banter at the moment! We shall see who has the last laugh regarding the future of the struggling sides..... I cannot wait for the day we can say "we told you so"..... And believe me people, the day will come!

Ps... You would think with the mass amount of coin being thrown around Morphy Park, that they would know how to kick straight?!?!?! Or do you pay players on thuggery and not skill these days??

Oh great idea Hawk. ZC and I might meet after the match in two weeks to discuss the possible merger between Morphett Vale & Reynella. We were once one team and I believe with the right structure can become the 10th team in the SANFL. All remaining SFL clubs would become feeder clubs to the newly formed club called "the SHERRIFFS"...

You've said some decent things on here Hawk, but you have eaten one too many angry pills this sunday morning. Not sure what you do around the club buddy, but I hope its similar to the work ethic that Lion Heart was talking about during the week so you can "tell us all about it" ...

[cyclops]

I don't mean to upset anyone here, but I have an idea.....

I think it would be good if Morphettvale and Reynella merged.... They could be called the Emuflies and could really have a crack at taking over the country! I am sure that Premier Rann would step aside and let the figurehead of the Emuflies rule SA (with a view to one day taking over Krudd's job)

Get real people.... This forum is really scraping the barrell for banter at the moment! We shall see who has the last laugh regarding the future of the struggling sides..... I cannot wait for the day we can say "we told you so"..... And believe me people, the day will come!

Ps... You would think with the mass amount of coin being thrown around Morphy Park, that they would know how to kick straight?!?!?! Or do you pay players on thuggery and not skill these days??

Mate you have a massive chip on youre shoulder.Its attitudes like yours is the reason why there will be probably be 2 fewer clubs in the sfl in the next cupla years.Wake up sunshine and smell the god damn roses.

[rock]

Whats happening with this Dave Evans thing Mex? My intel tells me the players at Reynella aren't responding to Evans as a coach and lack respect both on and off the field for Evans and the club. This has been a culture breeding at Reynella for a very long time and has become an infectious disease. Whats Morphett Vale's take on all this?

Thought you'd bob up again soon Rock head with another spoonfull of negative bulldust toward our coach and club and clearly as usual you have not a clue what you are on about.

No clue hey, pull your head out of the clouds flea... I mean fly. I'm not that far out of the loop as I still drink with some of the boys from RFC. I have also heard some of the lads are quitting or have decided to just play B grade for the rest of the year. Sounds like motivation levels are rather low out there. I'm happy to sit back and say nothing but you never state the facts.

[BIG RED DELICIOUS]

No clue hey, pull your head out of the clouds flea... I mean fly. I'm not that far out of the loop as I still drink with some of the boys from RFC. I have also heard some of the lads are quitting or have decided to just play B grade for the rest of the year. Sounds like motivation levels are rather low out there. I'm happy to sit back and say nothing but you never state the facts.[/quote]

YEP, i can second that heard the same thing from 2 very reliable sources. of course work commitments always play a part but the fact is some players arent to interested in playing up in the A's under Dave for one reason or another. ......but happy to play under Bomber?

Before you get on ya high horse FLY, i dont know ROCK or his Sources. Just saying what i've heard mate.

[AFLflyer]

No clue hey, pull your head out of the clouds flea... I mean fly. I'm not that far out of the loop as I still drink with some of the boys from RFC. I have also heard some of the lads are quitting or have decided to just play B grade for the rest of the year. Sounds like motivation levels are rather low out there. I'm happy to sit back and say nothing but you never state the facts.

YEP, i can second that heard the same thing from 2 very reliable sources. of course work commitments always play a part but the fact is some players arent to interested in playing up in the A's under Dave for one reason or another. ......but happy to play under Bomber?

Before you get on ya high horse FLY, i dont know ROCK or his Sources. Just saying what i've heard mate.[/quote]

By some do you mean two people. cause that's what i've heard only two? But I dont know first hand. and work commitments are a major part of one of those players anyway. Anyone closer to the action care to comment? I've heard that a big injury came out of reynella's game on the weekend. Butcher could miss the rest of the season. But there will be atleast 7 due to come back for injury next weekend. it should be a belter against Pt Noarlunga, vital for the race to that 4th position on the ladder.

[mrf]

Has any one got all the results from the weekend please?

[the observer]

MRF Morphies defeated Port N
Reynella Beat Flaggies
Cove Belted Aldinga
Happy Valley by three or four over OSB/Lons
Marion defeated Christies
MVPark Beat Hackham
Dont know BDOS /Noarlunga result

[Splinter]

Watched another poor performance by the falcons this week, were never in it against Reynella, and once again final quarter goals made the margin look a little better than deserved. Reynella did play well and seemed to intimidate Flaggy’s all day. Milo and the big ruckmen, not sure of his name, were more than happy to belt the smaller guys. I don’t have a problem with this; if a kid is playing A Grade he has to expect to get hit hard and I don’t expect the opposition to go easy on them, if a guy is bigger he should use his body as an advantage.

My question is to the MorphettVale boys on here. Are these two guys or any other “bullies” in the league as tough when they come up against the bigger bodies of Mvale? My guess is that they would not dare throw a cheap one in behind play on say a Short.

Again don’t take this as me having a whinge, I have no problem with tough football or footballers, I am however questioning how tough these guys are against guys their own size. Any thoughts????

[KEYDEFENDER]

MRF Morphies defeated Port N
Reynella Beat Flaggies
Cove Belted Aldinga
Happy Valley by three or four over OSB/Lons
Marion defeated Christies
MVPark Beat Hackham
Dont know BDOS /Noarlunga result

I think the Bombers won by 10-15 Gls

[Zelezny Chucks]

Watched another poor performance by the falcons this week, were never in it against Reynella, and once again final quarter goals made the margin look a little better than deserved. Reynella did play well and seemed to intimidate Flaggy’s all day. Milo and the big ruckmen, not sure of his name, were more than happy to belt the smaller guys. I don’t have a problem with this; if a kid is playing A Grade he has to expect to get hit hard and I don’t expect the opposition to go easy on them, if a guy is bigger he should use his body as an advantage.

My question is to the MorphettVale boys on here. Are these two guys or any other “bullies” in the league as tough when they come up against the bigger bodies of Mvale? My guess is that they would not dare throw a cheap one in behind play on say a Short.

Again don’t take this as me having a whinge, I have no problem with tough football or footballers, I am however questioning how tough these guys are against guys their own size. Any thoughts????

Morphies-Reynella games are generally a little bit more physical because of the bigger rivalry and occasion but I can't say that I've ever seen Milo, or anyone else for that matter, trying to intimidate any of the Emus. Wether or not this is because they are worried about the consequences or they just don't think it would work, I'm not sure.

Interesting to see Butcher might be out for the year, all that money spent getting him to the club hasn't really payed off it would seem.

[Hills]

If Lonsdale were forced to merge with a club it would be christies IMO. The Battle of the beach doesnt exactly happen anymore so i reckon they would be a good candidate.

a merge is the worst case scenario and after merging before, i doubt the club would be interested in this... Christies is local and more appropriate too, great complex and with some reasonable numbers it wouldnt be such a bad idea!

[shoe boy]

MRF Morphies defeated Port N
Reynella Beat Flaggies
Cove Belted Aldinga
Happy Valley by three or four over OSB/Lons
Marion defeated Christies
MVPark Beat Hackham
Dont know BDOS /Noarlunga result

Brighton 15 goals Noarlunga 6 Brighton were very good jumped out the gate in the first quarter kicking 7 to zip with a strong wind but after that a good competitive game. Brighton very good running side and were way too good for us on the day. Look out for them in the finals,impressive

[mrf]

With only 6 rounds left how does everyone think the top 8 will finish.
After looking at the draw here goes mine

Cove
Morphett Vale
Happy Valley
Brighton
Reynella
Port Noarlunga
Marion
Flagstaff Hill

[The Mexican]

With only 6 rounds left how does everyone think the top 8 will finish.
After looking at the draw here goes mine

Cove
Morphett Vale
Happy Valley
Brighton
Reynella
Port Noarlunga
Marion
Flagstaff Hill

I agree with that top 8 MRF, will be the first time in a long time that the second week of finals won't include a Valley/Brighton knock out semi, this year will more than likely be Brighton/Cove v Reynella...

[Bag The Points]

Same bunch for me in the Top 8 ----- reckon Marion and Flaggies are definitely the best two sides below Port.
Reynella really facing a major battle getting the double chance. Those two shock losses could end up extremely costly.