Adelaide Plains Football League

[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 ?

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

Gee i will have start saving now to come up with 150 bucks

[AKA]

Last i seen of the ladder Virginia was sitting 4th.But it could have changed since then? Very hard game against the undefeated Mallala this weekend. Meant to be showers and windy, may bring the Mallala back to our level

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

This weeks winners

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

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

Any more news from Kym Jarman's article in Wednesday edition of The Producer about Malalla's Christian Rimmer, Joel Montgomerie, Ryan Montgomerie and Jason Earl possibly being suspended for tomorrows match against Virginia for not attending the trainings for Central Zone team for last weekends SA Country Football Championship at Berri

[jumbo]

Any more news from Kym Jarman's article in Wednesday edition of The Producer about Malalla's Christian Rimmer, Joel Montgomerie, Ryan Montgomerie and Jason Earl possibly being suspended for tomorrows match against Virginia for not attending the trainings for Central Zone team for last weekends SA Country Football Championship at Berri

I heard the scattergun approach continued - after threatening (bullying) letters to all clubs about attendance of players selected at zone training - it was decided the bylaws didn't cover zone games - then why the bully tactics? Really the question has to be asked - does that mob have any direction or leadership? Think I know the answer.

The next question is - the bylaws are quite clear - why do they interpret them with relation to injury but not zone games? Seriously a rudderless ship heading for disaster.

[Swamp Donkey]

Any more news from Kym Jarman's article in Wednesday edition of The Producer about Malalla's Christian Rimmer, Joel Montgomerie, Ryan Montgomerie and Jason Earl possibly being suspended for tomorrows match against Virginia for not attending the trainings for Central Zone team for last weekends SA Country Football Championship at Berri

I heard the scattergun approach continued - after threatening (bullying) letters to all clubs about attendance of players selected at zone training - it was decided the bylaws didn't cover zone games - then why the bully tactics? Really the question has to be asked - does that mob have any direction or leadership? Think I know the answer.

The next question is - the bylaws are quite clear - why do they interpret them with relation to injury but not zone games? Seriously a rudderless ship heading for disaster.

The bylaw clearly states that all players must make themselves available for inter-league matches or face suspension, zone matches are not interleague matches, they are inter-zone matches. So in answer to your question Fog Horn, there were no suspensions handed out.

[jumbo]

Any more news from Kym Jarman's article in Wednesday edition of The Producer about Malalla's Christian Rimmer, Joel Montgomerie, Ryan Montgomerie and Jason Earl possibly being suspended for tomorrows match against Virginia for not attending the trainings for Central Zone team for last weekends SA Country Football Championship at Berri

I heard the scattergun approach continued - after threatening (bullying) letters to all clubs about attendance of players selected at zone training - it was decided the bylaws didn't cover zone games - then why the bully tactics? Really the question has to be asked - does that mob have any direction or leadership? Think I know the answer.

The next question is - the bylaws are quite clear - why do they interpret them with relation to injury but not zone games? Seriously a rudderless ship heading for disaster.

The bylaw clearly states that all players must make themselves available for inter-league matches or face suspension, zone matches are not interleague matches, they are inter-zone matches. So in answer to your question Fog Horn, there were no suspensions handed out.

The bylaw also clearly states nothing about injured players - but that does not bother them when suspending injured players.

If one was a cynic, one might be thinking of favourtism - but I think it is just plain incompetance on behalf of those running the league!!

[Swamp Donkey]

Any more news from Kym Jarman's article in Wednesday edition of The Producer about Malalla's Christian Rimmer, Joel Montgomerie, Ryan Montgomerie and Jason Earl possibly being suspended for tomorrows match against Virginia for not attending the trainings for Central Zone team for last weekends SA Country Football Championship at Berri

I heard the scattergun approach continued - after threatening (bullying) letters to all clubs about attendance of players selected at zone training - it was decided the bylaws didn't cover zone games - then why the bully tactics? Really the question has to be asked - does that mob have any direction or leadership? Think I know the answer.

The next question is - the bylaws are quite clear - why do they interpret them with relation to injury but not zone games? Seriously a rudderless ship heading for disaster.

The bylaw clearly states that all players must make themselves available for inter-league matches or face suspension, zone matches are not interleague matches, they are inter-zone matches. So in answer to your question Fog Horn, there were no suspensions handed out.

The bylaw also clearly states nothing about injured players - but that does not bother them when suspending injured players.

If one was a cynic, one might be thinking of favourtism - but I think it is just plain incompetance on behalf of those running the league!!

Tthe rule has been in place for 3 years re-injured players and as was evident on this forum for the 2 weeks prior to the Association carnival everyone knew the rules in relation to injured players. Whilst its not directly mentioned in the rule, everyone knows that if you make yourself unavailable for whatever reason you will miss the following week. Like to rule or not, everyone knows the rule........as the bylaw clearly states it only applies to inter-league matches, so not sure how this scenario can be linked to favourtism give it a rest!

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I heard the scattergun approach continued - after threatening (bullying) letters to all clubs about attendance of players selected at zone training - it was decided the bylaws didn't cover zone games - then why the bully tactics? Really the question has to be asked - does that mob have any direction or leadership? Think I know the answer.

The next question is - the bylaws are quite clear - why do they interpret them with relation to injury but not zone games? Seriously a rudderless ship heading for disaster.

The bylaw clearly states that all players must make themselves available for inter-league matches or face suspension, zone matches are not interleague matches, they are inter-zone matches. So in answer to your question Fog Horn, there were no suspensions handed out.

The bylaw also clearly states nothing about injured players - but that does not bother them when suspending injured players.

If one was a cynic, one might be thinking of favourtism - but I think it is just plain incompetance on behalf of those running the league!!

Tthe rule has been in place for 3 years re-injured players and as was evident on this forum for the 2 weeks prior to the Association carnival everyone knew the rules in relation to injured players. Whilst its not directly mentioned in the rule, everyone knows that if you make yourself unavailable for whatever reason you will miss the following week. Like to rule or not, everyone knows the rule........as the bylaw clearly states it only applies to inter-league matches, so not sure how this scenario can be linked to favourtism give it a rest!

Please show me the bylaw that states if you make yourself unavailable for whatever reason you will miss the following week. The bylaw mentions neglect and refusal, if a player is injured why didn't the league pick them? There is no such rule and the bylaw the league quote does not mention anything like your and their intrepretation. That is the whole point - the league apply these extremely loose bylaws as they see fit. If the reference is to be about injured players then MAKE IT ABOUT injured players, not what "everyone knows" it is about. Governance is about rules, I agree, it is not about interpreting those rules to cover issues they do not cover. Did not seem to be a problem this week when the bylaw was taken to the letter of the law - i.e. taking about association matches and not zone matches.

You rolled the dice, you took the chance, you escaped - good luck to you.

I don't think I'll give it a rest just yet either.

[razzman]

This whole zone thing and who should be suspended and who shouldnt falls on the shoulders of the gutless assoc and there failer to stand by their convitions. Our club secretary recieved an email in regards to one of our players not attending the first training session by the assoc secretary which stated that "if he doesnt attend training then he will miss your next club match" Now she should either know the rules/bylaws of the assoc she represents or maybe look them up before threatening clubs. After looking at the bylaws of the Country Football Asssoc i believe it states that if someone makes themselves unavaliable for any zone match without reasonable excuses then they could miss two club team matchs and even a $500 fine. I could be reading it wrong but that is how i believe it to be.

[Fog Horn Leg Horn]

Two Wells took on Hummocks-Watchman Eagles at Two Wells Oval on Saturday. The Roosters made five changes from the side that was defeated by Balaklava in Round 11. Kahn Leighton, Christian Nurton, Andrew Hardiman and Mark Illingworth were resuming from injury while Lachlan Franklin was promoted from the Reserves. They replaced the injured Lee Allmond, Stephen Lange and Clinton McDonald while Scott Wise and Michael Abdilla were omitted. The Eagles kicked to Cemetery end with the aid of strong breeze in the first quarter and it wasn’t long before former Willaston Captain Lee Belperio kicked the first goal of match for Hummocks courtesy of a 50 metre penalty. Hummocks took full advantage of wind and kicked another 4 goals to lead by 24 points at first change. Two Wells could only manage two goals from spearhead Paul Christofis in the second quarter with the wind which would prove very costly as the Roosters trailed by 15 points at the main break. The Eagles dominated play in the third quarter kicking 4 goals with Shane McGuiness and Joe Hunt were causing problems for the Roosters defence. The two points was in the bag for Hummocks at three quarter time as they extended their lead to 41 points while Two Wells had managed just three goals for the afternoon. Two Wells managed to outscore the Eagles in the last quarter including a goal from Roosters Vice-Captain Ned Seccafien who made a miraculous return to the ground after being stretched off in the second quarter. Unfortunately it was too late for the Roosters with the visitors running out winners by 21 points. The Eagles used the conditions well and set the win up by kicking 9 of their 11 goals with the wind in first and third quarters. Ben Nason lookalike Joel Wilson was clearly the Eagles best as he controlled Hummocks defence taking many marks. Paul Christofis played a lone hand up forward for Two Wells kicking 6 of their 7 goals. It was disappointing result for Roosters as they are now a win outside the top 4 after Virginia upset Mallala yesterday. The Roosters who have lost their last three matches against sides who will probably feature in September action must beat the improved United at home next Saturday to remain in the race for the top 4. Hummocks-Watchman Eagles remain in second spot and face a top of the table clash with Mallala at Lochiel. It was a sad day for the Two Wells Football and Netball Club with trainer Tony Watkins wife Ann passing away. Tony is not only a fantastic trainer but a great bloke and our thoughts are with him.

[maidenmagpie]

It was a sad day for the Two Wells Football and Netball Club with trainer Tony Watkins wife Ann passing away. Tony is not only a fantastic trainer but a great bloke and our thoughts are with him.[/quote]


pass on my thoughts to tony,a great guy and always helpful.

[BigV]

Oh well didnt matter in the end, Virginia to strong for a full Mallala side. Goes to show Virginia are still a huge finals contender.

[mighty hounds]

Oh well didnt matter in the end, Virginia to strong for a full Mallala side. Goes to show Virginia are still a huge finals contender.

what was the margin. and was it close most game

[bickle]

two wells are a contender no doubt but you cant win a premiership or get into the four being inconsistant.
if the penny drops with them and i mean IF, they will give the finals a real shake, but they will have to start producing their potential very soon.
the pressure should be on the players to perform - a good young list but need to play for 4 qtrs.

[norm11]

Oh well didnt matter in the end, Virginia to strong for a full Mallala side. Goes to show Virginia are still a huge finals contender.

what was the margin. and was it close most game

1 point

[AKA]

Oh well didnt matter in the end, Virginia to strong for a full Mallala side. Goes to show Virginia are still a huge finals contender.

what was the margin. and was it close most game

1 point

A goal i thought, good game of football under the conditions. Mallala still got a few players to come back in. Virginia still not at full strength, but players on the field are giving it their all.

[bar20]

Mallala's loss on Saturday was the one they had to have. They will smash whoever they play in the Grand Final.

After seeing a couple of games in the APFL, is the standard of umpiring there the lowest in SA Country Footy? I know the amount of umpires about is at a record low, but could the league start paying blokes more $$$ to do it, to improve it?

[BigV]

I dont think im alone on this but there are a couple of guys who keep getting A Grade games when they shouldnt be umpiring kids. I am yet to see a game with good consistent decisions this year.

How can you have a umpire directly in front of a contest not call a free kick but the other guy who is at the other end of the oval call it.

[Mythical Creature]

I dont think im alone on this but there are a couple of guys who keep getting A Grade games when they shouldnt be umpiring kids. I am yet to see a game with good consistent decisions this year.

How can you have a umpire directly in front of a contest not call a free kick but the other guy who is at the other end of the oval call it.

Since we had a bye on the weekend I went for a drive and watched Wirrulla play Western Districts at Minnipa. I thought that the umpiring was quite fair and consistent. On Sunday I tagged along and went to the Wirrulla Family day at the Nunjikompita (tavern) Town Hall and every one was bagging the umpiring saying how bad it was. Coming from what I am used to seeing here I thought that it was quite good and was telling them so.

I have 2 conclusions, either our umpiring is really bad in comparison to other leagues bad umpiring, or because I watched that game as a neutral observer (barracking for Wirrulla) I didn't notice it so much as I didn't have my heart on my sleeve riding on every decision like I normally do.