Adelaide Plains Football League

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

2010 South Australian Country Football Championships
3rd Place Playoff Berri Oval

Central Zone 10.6-66 def Murray South East 5.9-39

Central Zone
Goal Kickers: S. Windelborn 2, B. Murphy 2, J. Laube 2, J. Sidebottom , B. Coles , M. Rosier , T. Wilkey
Best Players: S. Windelborn, B. Murphy, J. Sidebottom, T. Riggs, C. Healy, B. Yeomans
Murray South East
Goal Kickers: L. O''Neil 2, G. McGarth , L. Duncan , N. Pearce
Best Players: N. Pearce, L. Duncan, M. Scalon, B. Casey, R. Eyre, T. Wait

Central Zone finish 3rd in the SA Country Football Championships after defeating Murray South East with Virginia's Troy Wilkey scoring a goal. Southern Districts defeat Eastern Zone in the Grand Final to win the SA Country Football Championships.

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

After no APFL this weekend due to the South Australian Country Football Championships at Berri, Saturday's Round 12 of APFL is the start of the final 8 Rounds and with no more breaks for Association football the race for the top 4 is well and truly underway. Here's my prediction how the ladder will look at the end of minor round.

1st Mallala The Premiers are already 3 games clear in top spot and will finish minor premiers. The Magpies have many great players across the ground and have the talent to go through the minor round undefeated. My tip is the Mallala wouldn't be too upset to drop one before September and after being pushed in recent weeks by Balaklava, Two Wells and United shows how even the competition is. Round 13 against the Eagles at Lochiel and Round 16 at Balaklava are potential matches the Magpies could be beaten.

2nd Balaklava Balaklava are a much improved side this season and with their height across the ground are very hard to beat on a dry day. The Peckers have a good run home and play Hamley Bridge twice including the final round at home where a big win may secure second spot and the double chance.

3rd Hummock-Watchman Eagles Despite an early three match losing streak and change of coach due to work commitments, the experienced Eagles should finish third. The Eagles next three matches are tough, they face Two Wells (Away), Mallala (Home - Lochiel) and Balaklava (Away). If they can win 2 of the next 3 matches they will play finals again this season. Following that is winnable games against Virginia, United and Hamley Bridge before a finals shaping match against Two Wells at Lochiel in Round 19.

4th Two Wells The Roosters have hard run home and need to win 4 of their last 7 matches to play finals again this season. The Round 14 clash with Hamley Bridge can be pencilled in as a win, but the remaining matches are all 50/50. New recruit Alf Steed has been a big inclusion for the Roosters and his experience and leadership on the ground has been valuable for the young Roosters.

5th Virginia Virginia have been inconsistent so far this season and have a hard run home facing reigning Premiers Mallala twice. Full Forward Brendan Niklaus is the Rams key if he can kick some bags against some the teams at the top of the ladder Virginia could play finals.

6th United United slow start to the season will probably catch up with Tigers and they are probably too far back to make the finals. Longies have played one more match than the other 6 sides and have 2 byes in last 8 rounds. United will fancy their chances in next three matches against Two Wells, Virginia and Hamley Bridge. Perhaps a move to the midfield for Peter Burgoyne would spark United as he is wasted up forward if they can’t get the ball down to him often enough.

7th Hamley Bridge The Bombers have definitely improved this year, but will again collect the wooden spoon. Hamley Bridge may not get another win this season and can start planning the footy trip as they build for 2011.

[Swamp Donkey]

1st Mallala The Premiers are already 3 games clear in top spot and will finish minor premiers. The Magpies have many great players across the ground and have the talent to go through the minor round undefeated. My tip is the Mallala wouldn't be too upset to drop one before September and after being pushed in recent weeks by Balaklava, Two Wells and United shows how even the competition is. Round 13 against the Eagles at Lochiel and Round 16 at Balaklava are potential matches the Magpies could be beaten.

I thought you guys would rate yourselves a real chance the next time they play the pies on Aug 14 too after the last match....

[mighty hounds]

1st Mallala The Premiers are already 3 games clear in top spot and will finish minor premiers. The Magpies have many great players across the ground and have the talent to go through the minor round undefeated. My tip is the Mallala wouldn't be too upset to drop one before September and after being pushed in recent weeks by Balaklava, Two Wells and United shows how even the competition is. Round 13 against the Eagles at Lochiel and Round 16 at Balaklava are potential matches the Magpies could be beaten.

I thought you guys would rate yourselves a real chance the next time they play the pies on Aug 14 too after the last match....

nah u guys have it in the bag no need to rock up

[wangas#4]

After no APFL this weekend due to the South Australian Country Football Championships at Berri, Saturday's Round 12 of APFL is the start of the final 8 Rounds and with no more breaks for Association football the race for the top 4 is well and truly underway. Here's my prediction how the ladder will look at the end of minor round.

1st Mallala The Premiers are already 3 games clear in top spot and will finish minor premiers. The Magpies have many great players across the ground and have the talent to go through the minor round undefeated. My tip is the Mallala wouldn't be too upset to drop one before September and after being pushed in recent weeks by Balaklava, Two Wells and United shows how even the competition is. Round 13 against the Eagles at Lochiel and Round 16 at Balaklava are potential matches the Magpies could be beaten.

2nd Balaklava Balaklava are a much improved side this season and with their height across the ground are very hard to beat on a dry day. The Peckers have a good run home and play Hamley Bridge twice including the final round at home where a big win may secure second spot and the double chance.

3rd Hummock-Watchman Eagles Despite an early three match losing streak and change of coach due to work commitments, the experienced Eagles should finish third. The Eagles next three matches are tough, they face Two Wells (Away), Mallala (Home - Lochiel) and Balaklava (Away). If they can win 2 of the next 3 matches they will play finals again this season. Following that is winnable games against Virginia, United and Hamley Bridge before a finals shaping match against Two Wells at Lochiel in Round 19.

4th Two Wells The Roosters have hard run home and need to win 4 of their last 7 matches to play finals again this season. The Round 14 clash with Hamley Bridge can be pencilled in as a win, but the remaining matches are all 50/50. New recruit Alf Steed has been a big inclusion for the Roosters and his experience and leadership on the ground has been valuable for the young Roosters.

5th Virginia Virginia have been inconsistent so far this season and have a hard run home facing reigning Premiers Mallala twice. Full Forward Brendan Niklaus is the Rams key if he can kick some bags against some the teams at the top of the ladder Virginia could play finals.

6th United United slow start to the season will probably catch up with Tigers and they are probably too far back to make the finals. Longies have played one more match than the other 6 sides and have 2 byes in last 8 rounds. United will fancy their chances in next three matches against Two Wells, Virginia and Hamley Bridge. Perhaps a move to the midfield for Peter Burgoyne would spark United as he is wasted up forward if they can’t get the ball down to him often enough.

7th Hamley Bridge The Bombers have definitely improved this year, but will again collect the wooden spoon. Hamley Bridge may not get another win this season and can start planning the footy trip as they build for 2011.

Like your prediction there Fog Horn but you must have to much time on your hands Dont think norm11 would like that predicton as he said Hamley would finish in the top four

[Hazbeen]

After no APFL this weekend due to the South Australian Country Football Championships at Berri, Saturday's Round 12 of APFL is the start of the final 8 Rounds and with no more breaks for Association football the race for the top 4 is well and truly underway. Here's my prediction how the ladder will look at the end of minor round.

1st Mallala The Premiers are already 3 games clear in top spot and will finish minor premiers. The Magpies have many great players across the ground and have the talent to go through the minor round undefeated. My tip is the Mallala wouldn't be too upset to drop one before September and after being pushed in recent weeks by Balaklava, Two Wells and United shows how even the competition is. Round 13 against the Eagles at Lochiel and Round 16 at Balaklava are potential matches the Magpies could be beaten.

2nd Balaklava Balaklava are a much improved side this season and with their height across the ground are very hard to beat on a dry day. The Peckers have a good run home and play Hamley Bridge twice including the final round at home where a big win may secure second spot and the double chance.


3rd Hummock-Watchman Eagles Despite an early three match losing streak and change of coach due to work commitments, the experienced Eagles should finish third. The Eagles next three matches are tough, they face Two Wells (Away), Mallala (Home - Lochiel) and Balaklava (Away). If they can win 2 of the next 3 matches they will play finals again this season. Following that is winnable games against Virginia, United and Hamley Bridge before a finals shaping match against Two Wells at Lochiel in Round 19.

4th Two Wells The Roosters have hard run home and need to win 4 of their last 7 matches to play finals again this season. The Round 14 clash with Hamley Bridge can be pencilled in as a win, but the remaining matches are all 50/50. New recruit Alf Steed has been a big inclusion for the Roosters and his experience and leadership on the ground has been valuable for the young Roosters.

5th Virginia Virginia have been inconsistent so far this season and have a hard run home facing reigning Premiers Mallala twice. Full Forward Brendan Niklaus is the Rams key if he can kick some bags against some the teams at the top of the ladder Virginia could play finals.

6th United United slow start to the season will probably catch up with Tigers and they are probably too far back to make the finals. Longies have played one more match than the other 6 sides and have 2 byes in last 8 rounds. United will fancy their chances in next three matches against Two Wells, Virginia and Hamley Bridge. Perhaps a move to the midfield for Peter Burgoyne would spark United as he is wasted up forward if they can’t get the ball down to him often enough.

7th Hamley Bridge The Bombers have definitely improved this year, but will again collect the wooden spoon. Hamley Bridge may not get another win this season and can start planning the footy trip as they build for 2011.

Like your prediction there Fog Horn but you must have to much time on your hands Dont think norm11 would like that predicton as he said Hamley would finish in the top four

and paying out cartons of beer to everyone who said they wouldn't?

[Mythical Creature]

Like your prediction there Fog Horn but you must have to much time on your hands Dont think norm11 would like that predicton as he said Hamley would finish in the top four

and paying out cartons of beer to everyone who said they wouldn't?

[wangas#4]

After no APFL this weekend due to the South Australian Country Football Championships at Berri, Saturday's Round 12 of APFL is the start of the final 8 Rounds and with no more breaks for Association football the race for the top 4 is well and truly underway. Here's my prediction how the ladder will look at the end of minor round.

1st Mallala The Premiers are already 3 games clear in top spot and will finish minor premiers. The Magpies have many great players across the ground and have the talent to go through the minor round undefeated. My tip is the Mallala wouldn't be too upset to drop one before September and after being pushed in recent weeks by Balaklava, Two Wells and United shows how even the competition is. Round 13 against the Eagles at Lochiel and Round 16 at Balaklava are potential matches the Magpies could be beaten.

2nd Balaklava Balaklava are a much improved side this season and with their height across the ground are very hard to beat on a dry day. The Peckers have a good run home and play Hamley Bridge twice including the final round at home where a big win may secure second spot and the double chance.


3rd Hummock-Watchman Eagles Despite an early three match losing streak and change of coach due to work commitments, the experienced Eagles should finish third. The Eagles next three matches are tough, they face Two Wells (Away), Mallala (Home - Lochiel) and Balaklava (Away). If they can win 2 of the next 3 matches they will play finals again this season. Following that is winnable games against Virginia, United and Hamley Bridge before a finals shaping match against Two Wells at Lochiel in Round 19.

4th Two Wells The Roosters have hard run home and need to win 4 of their last 7 matches to play finals again this season. The Round 14 clash with Hamley Bridge can be pencilled in as a win, but the remaining matches are all 50/50. New recruit Alf Steed has been a big inclusion for the Roosters and his experience and leadership on the ground has been valuable for the young Roosters.

5th Virginia Virginia have been inconsistent so far this season and have a hard run home facing reigning Premiers Mallala twice. Full Forward Brendan Niklaus is the Rams key if he can kick some bags against some the teams at the top of the ladder Virginia could play finals.

6th United United slow start to the season will probably catch up with Tigers and they are probably too far back to make the finals. Longies have played one more match than the other 6 sides and have 2 byes in last 8 rounds. United will fancy their chances in next three matches against Two Wells, Virginia and Hamley Bridge. Perhaps a move to the midfield for Peter Burgoyne would spark United as he is wasted up forward if they can’t get the ball down to him often enough.

7th Hamley Bridge The Bombers have definitely improved this year, but will again collect the wooden spoon. Hamley Bridge may not get another win this season and can start planning the footy trip as they build for 2011.

Like your prediction there Fog Horn but you must have to much time on your hands Dont think norm11 would like that predicton as he said Hamley would finish in the top four

and paying out cartons of beer to everyone who said they wouldn't?

yeah thats right wish i had that bet hazbeen did you get on

[Hazbeen]

After no APFL this weekend due to the South Australian Country Football Championships at Berri, Saturday's Round 12 of APFL is the start of the final 8 Rounds and with no more breaks for Association football the race for the top 4 is well and truly underway. Here's my prediction how the ladder will look at the end of minor round.

1st Mallala The Premiers are already 3 games clear in top spot and will finish minor premiers. The Magpies have many great players across the ground and have the talent to go through the minor round undefeated. My tip is the Mallala wouldn't be too upset to drop one before September and after being pushed in recent weeks by Balaklava, Two Wells and United shows how even the competition is. Round 13 against the Eagles at Lochiel and Round 16 at Balaklava are potential matches the Magpies could be beaten.

2nd Balaklava Balaklava are a much improved side this season and with their height across the ground are very hard to beat on a dry day. The Peckers have a good run home and play Hamley Bridge twice including the final round at home where a big win may secure second spot and the double chance.


3rd Hummock-Watchman Eagles Despite an early three match losing streak and change of coach due to work commitments, the experienced Eagles should finish third. The Eagles next three matches are tough, they face Two Wells (Away), Mallala (Home - Lochiel) and Balaklava (Away). If they can win 2 of the next 3 matches they will play finals again this season. Following that is winnable games against Virginia, United and Hamley Bridge before a finals shaping match against Two Wells at Lochiel in Round 19.

4th Two Wells The Roosters have hard run home and need to win 4 of their last 7 matches to play finals again this season. The Round 14 clash with Hamley Bridge can be pencilled in as a win, but the remaining matches are all 50/50. New recruit Alf Steed has been a big inclusion for the Roosters and his experience and leadership on the ground has been valuable for the young Roosters.

5th Virginia Virginia have been inconsistent so far this season and have a hard run home facing reigning Premiers Mallala twice. Full Forward Brendan Niklaus is the Rams key if he can kick some bags against some the teams at the top of the ladder Virginia could play finals.

6th United United slow start to the season will probably catch up with Tigers and they are probably too far back to make the finals. Longies have played one more match than the other 6 sides and have 2 byes in last 8 rounds. United will fancy their chances in next three matches against Two Wells, Virginia and Hamley Bridge. Perhaps a move to the midfield for Peter Burgoyne would spark United as he is wasted up forward if they can’t get the ball down to him often enough.

7th Hamley Bridge The Bombers have definitely improved this year, but will again collect the wooden spoon. Hamley Bridge may not get another win this season and can start planning the footy trip as they build for 2011.

Like your prediction there Fog Horn but you must have to much time on your hands Dont think norm11 would like that predicton as he said Hamley would finish in the top four

and paying out cartons of beer to everyone who said they wouldn't?

yeah thats right wish i had that bet hazbeen did you get on

Me and most of the regular posters on this forum

[norm11]

Like your prediction there Fog Horn but you must have to much time on your hands Dont think norm11 would like that predicton as he said Hamley would finish in the top four

and paying out cartons of beer to everyone who said they wouldn't?

only one bet made mate

[wangas#4]

Like your prediction there Fog Horn but you must have to much time on your hands Dont think norm11 would like that predicton as he said Hamley would finish in the top four

and paying out cartons of beer to everyone who said they wouldn't?

only one bet made mate

Who is the lucky punter Norm11.

[Ace of Spades]

Is anyone willing to bet with me on Hamley making the finals this year

i'll get in before the stampede! $50 says they dont.

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[Ace of Spades]

Is anyone willing to bet with me on Hamley making the finals this year

Put me down for a carton (Super Dry thanks) that Hamley won't make the finals Norm! My word is good so hopefully this is a serious bet and you're willing to pay.

PS: I hope you have deep pockets because I'm pretty sure me and UF won't be the only ones to wanna have a piece of this!

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[Ace of Spades]

My ladder for next year

Hamley Bridge

Two Wells
Mallala
Hummocks
Virginia
Long Plains
Balaklava

Confidence that your team will do well is one thing but to place a team that has been last by a long way the last couple of years so far ahead is another.

I'll have a carton of Pale along with everyone else if you like?

Balak last? we'll see, we can only have a crack with our young list and see how we go.

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[norm11]

ok sorry 3

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

1st Mallala The Premiers are already 3 games clear in top spot and will finish minor premiers. The Magpies have many great players across the ground and have the talent to go through the minor round undefeated. My tip is the Mallala wouldn't be too upset to drop one before September and after being pushed in recent weeks by Balaklava, Two Wells and United shows how even the competition is. Round 13 against the Eagles at Lochiel and Round 16 at Balaklava are potential matches the Magpies could be beaten.

I thought you guys would rate yourselves a real chance the next time they play the pies on Aug 14 too after the last match....

We are definately a chance on August 14 considering how well we played against Mallala in Round 10. But Mallala will go in favourites as they have won the last 10 matches between the Magpies and the Roosters. Our best chance to knock off Mallala was in the Grand Final re-match in Round 1 when the Magpies were missing a few from their Premiership team.

[Hazbeen]

My ladder for next year

Hamley Bridge

Two Wells
Mallala
Hummocks
Virginia
Long Plains
Balaklava

Confidence that your team will do well is one thing but to place a team that has been last by a long way the last couple of years so far ahead is another.

I'll have a carton of Pale along with everyone else if you like?

Balak last? we'll see, we can only have a crack with our young list and see how we go.

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Good work Ace, obviously you have more time on your hands that the rest of us to go back thru old posts.

My post that the young Balak list will have a crack isn't too far off at the moment, sitting 2nd but still a long way to go until finals time.

Comp is very even at the moment and apart from the Pies the other 3 finals spots are certainly still up for grabs.

[Ace of Spades]

Good work Ace, obviously you have more time on your hands that the rest of us to go back thru old posts.

My post that the young Balak list will have a crack isn't too far off at the moment, sitting 2nd but still a long way to go until finals time.

Comp is very even at the moment and apart from the Pies the other 3 finals spots are certainly still up for grabs.

Yes, either that or Im bright enough to use the search tool

[norm11]

Actually only went through with one of these bets with MC but am happy to pay out the other two. I pm him and made a bet.

Balaklava are the surprise packet for me this season, well done to those guys. After playing them first game of the year i new if they could keep there three big men on the park they would go ok. Its a credit to big stuart.

The other surprise for me is Two Wells fighting for a spot in the top 4 , it would be a massive back step for them to miss out on the finals this year. Also a tinny step back if they were to make the finals and not make the big dance .

Is it true that Peter Bourgoune Wants more money to play in the midfield ?

[Swamp Donkey]

Actually only went through with one of these bets with MC but am happy to pay out the other two. I pm him and made a bet.

Balaklava are the surprise packet for me this season, well done to those guys. After playing them first game of the year i new if they could keep there three big men on the park they would go ok. Its a credit to big stuart.

The other surprise for me is Two Wells fighting for a spot in the top 4 , it would be a massive back step for them to miss out on the finals this year. Also a tinny step back if they were to make the finals and not make the big dance .

Is it true that Peter Bourgoune Wants more money to play in the midfield ?

Are you cashed up Norm, I'd be saving for those cartons