BL&G Football League

[bar20]

Is an ex Gepps Cross defender making a return to the BL&G at his former club. Played a bit of Doggies 2nds too I Believe.

[Pinch Hitter]

Happy new Year
Does anyone know of any confirmed recruits for any of the teams

A plethora of them to Willaston I'm told and forking out big money to get them

J Taylor ex Port/South & all points in between (paid big money to SA to secure this one)
J Campbell ex NAFC/SAAFL
J Jones ex SAAFL - The word is this guy is to get $150 per week even if he doesn't play
plus a possible 3 or 4 others.

The Bushmans is going to have to at least double its turnover to pay for these & some local blokes(if the locals get lucky).

Cash is not an issue when you finish bottom, willaston and freeling will get to see if the points system delivers on its promise over the next 2 years with ready made recruits on board for 2011.

Although this theory didn't seem to aid the lions last year, does anyone know if the lions managed to hang on to their prized recruits from 2010?

[Osama]

Sounds as though Pinchy's been building his little past players nest egg over the last few seasons.
Assuming money is no issue for the Greenlegs, crops through Sheaok Log and Freeling looking good.
Could be some contenders pushing the Panthers in 2011!!!

[daysofourlives]

As the curator of a wicket that has seen two pre season AFL games in recent history I would have to say that the AFL are an unstoppable juggernaut. They will do as they please regardless of the ramifications to the teams that play cricket on the particular ground that they select to be the most suitable for their needs.
We have been lucky that there has only been minor damage to the wickets as a result of the match and have been able to get them up within two weeks. If however there had been rain before or during the game, those pitches would have been rendered unusable at the business end of the season. That would have been pretty hard to take, considering the countless hours of volunteer effort to curate those decks all season. Unfortunately these things don't seem to matter to the AFL.

Hence why we said thanks but no thanks

[Bum Crack]

As the curator of a wicket that has seen two pre season AFL games in recent history I would have to say that the AFL are an unstoppable juggernaut. They will do as they please regardless of the ramifications to the teams that play cricket on the particular ground that they select to be the most suitable for their needs.
We have been lucky that there has only been minor damage to the wickets as a result of the match and have been able to get them up within two weeks. If however there had been rain before or during the game, those pitches would have been rendered unusable at the business end of the season. That would have been pretty hard to take, considering the countless hours of volunteer effort to curate those decks all season. Unfortunately these things don't seem to matter to the AFL.

Hence why we said thanks but no thanks

Isn't your's a hard wicket though?? Didn't realise u had to curate a hard wicket. I'm confused.

[Stewie Griffin]

We have had so much rain in Ango last year that even the Gabba-grass is growing and needs constant manicuring,
The oval has required much 'curation' as well after it was turned into Lake Eyre late in the football season.

[Shh..Listen2me]

UTP, whats the latest at Ango? any further losses or signings?

The losses have eased thankfully, but not 100% sure on signings at the moment. Probably have more idea when we kick off on the 17th.

Don't get too comfortable there UTP, still maybe more!!!! watch this space

[Pinch Hitter]

Sounds as though Pinchy's been building his little past players nest egg over the last few seasons.
Assuming money is no issue for the Greenlegs, crops through Sheaok Log and Freeling looking good.
Could be some contenders pushing the Panthers in 2011!!!

Hasn't this been tried before, buying a premiership that is? Spend massive coin in 2011, miss out again and then you're broke for another 5-6 years, stars move on again so the circle recommences with heavy hearts.
This is a bad habit used by a couple of clubs.

Yes this seems to be the formula for the modern game and tanunda, barossa and freeling have been the best in the business at it over the past 5 years. When and if Tanunda's reign comes to an end they will go down in history as one of, if not, the best team ever seen in the blg, i cant see those memories weighing heavy on any magpie heart for the next 5-6 years.

[Swooper]

Swooper, my information tells me that Billy has officially cut his umbilical chord from the magpies and followed AK47. Can you confirm?
Also heard Salter has put the hard word on Gibson to make his decision by the first training. If he stays, he will have to relinquish the captaincy.

Not too sure on this one just yet, there are plenty of rumours getting around just like Billy was lining up for Glenelg. Silly season Mohammad so lets just wait and see.

Swooper

[Edgar05]

Word has it that Mr Gibson is a done deal at the Min Man Eagles... a handy replacement for the injured Brad Taylor...

[Big Phil]

Not sure if already mentioned earlier but the below article says Leigh Westhoff returning to Tanunda this season...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 5986188615

[Stewie Griffin]

Leigh Westhoff wanted to come back to Tanunda last year didn't he?
Centrals wouldn't let him return and I believe still have that power,
Will be interesting if that is the case to see if things are different this year.
Would be a handy replacement if Sammy Agars makes it at the Bloods.

[daysofourlives]

It has now been confirmed there will be a NAB challenge game at willaston on the 12th March

[Jim05]

Heath Lawry was meeting with South today.
Dont know how it went or whether he was just playing or being interviewed to coach.

[PitBull]

Heath Lawry was meeting with South today.
Dont know how it went or whether he was just playing or being interviewed to coach.

Speaking to a mate over the weekend. Said they offered him 1200 hungi to go to tin fence park. If you can believe it.

[TimmiesChin]

Heath Lawry was meeting with South today.
Dont know how it went or whether he was just playing or being interviewed to coach.

Speaking to a mate over the weekend. Said they offered him 1200 hungi to go to tin fence park. If you can believe it.

Herald today confirmed Gibson leaving Nuri, citing footy had become a chore due to being so passionate over a lot of years and looking for motivation and a fresh start.

My info was in recent years he's been unhappy with the amount of recruiting done (and coin spent by the club) on trying to build up the list to a stage that it could challenge.

[Jim05]

Heath Lawry was meeting with South today.
Dont know how it went or whether he was just playing or being interviewed to coach.

Speaking to a mate over the weekend. Said they offered him 1200 hungi to go to tin fence park. If you can believe it.

I think you will find $1300ish

[Texas Rattlesnake]

Lawry done and dusted to South... handy pick up for the lions!

[One Eyed]

How many have they lost at South ??

[drifter]

cant believe they would pay $1300 for one player !. Hope that he doesn't play at fullback,you can save the odd game from there but you wont win too many