Gaelic Football in South Australia

[Cash 123]

Decent write up Milky, only point I would question is that I would like to see a consistent approach taken each week. I.e the first incident, the Port Player reacted and retaliated to the foul, with the free kick in the end still going to Port.....however when I myself reacted to a foul against your team the week before the free kick was removed from me and a ball up was the result, which was correct IMO as I overreatcted to the inital foul......that move by the ref then set the standard that he was in control and that taking actions into your own hands will result in you losing your free kick......

I know that Port Districts are known for being 'a bunch of dirty footballers' but in our 2nd season of gaelic and most guys playing football since we could walk, you can only imagine that a similiar sport will bring out similiar footballing habits. I know that we may not be as 'established' as other clubs, but we would rather be running around playing a similar sport than playing cricket/getting pissed.

But for the record, we play hard and we play fair. We dont take cheap shots. We never start a fight unless provoked. We have our Club coach playing who runs harder and longer than most of us young kids, and he teaches us to play the ball. But from what I saw first hand on sunday night, Flinders seemed more worried about the player rather than the game. They wanted to hurt us physically rather than hurting us on the score board.

But it is true, it is over, the game has been played and it there is no point dwelling on it any longer. So I wont.

I suggest you haven't seen or played in all your games, or that you have a selective memory. Taints v Ports first game I was the victim of a cheap shot albeit it a pretty weak one that did no damage* but a cheap shot nonetheless. Every team has there hard players, St Brendans are a purely footy background and don't have a rep for being cheap so don't just say that is the reason.

*other than to my pride thanks to my teamates.

Are you saying that a team does have a repuatatuion for giving cheap shots.

[wristwatcher]

Tom Javor tells me he is the best goal keeper in history. (not in my house)
Tom Javor tells me he was the best point converter in sa Gaelic history.
Tom Javor tells me he is the best coach
Tom Javor tells me he is the best Ref.
Tom Tells me he picks up every state trip. no matter what gender????

Everybody tells me that Trent Hancock is a D*ckhead!!!!!

[Zelezny Chucks]

Decent write up Milky, only point I would question is that I would like to see a consistent approach taken each week. I.e the first incident, the Port Player reacted and retaliated to the foul, with the free kick in the end still going to Port.....however when I myself reacted to a foul against your team the week before the free kick was removed from me and a ball up was the result, which was correct IMO as I overreatcted to the inital foul......that move by the ref then set the standard that he was in control and that taking actions into your own hands will result in you losing your free kick......

I know that Port Districts are known for being 'a bunch of dirty footballers' but in our 2nd season of gaelic and most guys playing football since we could walk, you can only imagine that a similiar sport will bring out similiar footballing habits. I know that we may not be as 'established' as other clubs, but we would rather be running around playing a similar sport than playing cricket/getting pissed.

But for the record, we play hard and we play fair. We dont take cheap shots. We never start a fight unless provoked. We have our Club coach playing who runs harder and longer than most of us young kids, and he teaches us to play the ball. But from what I saw first hand on sunday night, Flinders seemed more worried about the player rather than the game. They wanted to hurt us physically rather than hurting us on the score board.

But it is true, it is over, the game has been played and it there is no point dwelling on it any longer. So I wont.

I suggest you haven't seen or played in all your games, or that you have a selective memory. Taints v Ports first game I was the victim of a cheap shot albeit it a pretty weak one that did no damage* but a cheap shot nonetheless. Every team has there hard players, St Brendans are a purely footy background and don't have a rep for being cheap so don't just say that is the reason.

*other than to my pride thanks to my teamates.

Are you saying that a team does have a repuatatuion for giving cheap shots.

No, I don't see enough of the other teams to say that only really when we play them but to categorically state "we don't take cheap shots" is incorrect. I'm sure all teams have had someone take a cheap shot at one point but as for a reputation for it I couldn't say.

[Cheese Twisties]

Im looking forward to throwing round a few cheap shots at the Presentation Night tomorrow night... shots of the liquid variety of course

Anyone/everyone going?

Any tips on medalists?

7pm tomorrow night at the Irish Club if anyone doesn't know! Mention MATT DOECKE's name for free entry.

[the milky bar kid]

Will be there CT, i'm usually partial to a drink as well.

No tips from me, got a feeling it'd ruin the night if I told you who I thought would win!

[Zelezny Chucks]

Well with the big night only hours away now do we have any predictions to be made?

Will the Big Polish Bear perform another stupendously drunken speech?

Will Wristwatcher be given the chance to talk about his Gaelic exploits both off and on the park?

Who will be crowned Gaelic's sexiest footballer? Front runners* include Gabe and the forums own MBK.

What time Monday morning will the Pegaroro lads finish up?

And the question everyone wants answered...

Will Flinders Girls be in attendance??

*Pun intended.

[the milky bar kid]

We can only hope to see another Polish bear speech. Who will ever forget the famous line "You've either got to be a god or at least the wife of a god!"

The Pegararo boys (well Johnny at least) will finish up at 5:29 monday morning or he will have to face the wrath of his boss Gino at 6:00am.

Maybe some of the less heralded awards should also be brought up at this time. Who would win some of the following awards?

The funniest sledge award
The Tom Javor goal keeper of the year award
The Tony Conlon water carrier award
The Irishman that didn't shop himself around after starting at IA award.
The best/worst drunken display at gaelic park

[Zelezny Chucks]

We can only hope to see another Polish bear speech. Who will ever forget the famous line "You've either got to be a god or at least the wife of a god!"

The Pegararo boys (well Johnny at least) will finish up at 5:29 monday morning or he will have to face the wrath of his boss Gino at 6:00am.

Maybe some of the less heralded awards should also be brought up at this time. Who would win some of the following awards?

The funniest sledge award
The Tom Javor goal keeper of the year award
The Tony Conlon water carrier award
The Irishman that didn't shop himself around after starting at IA award.
The best/worst drunken display at gaelic park

Bookies have already paid out on this market.

[Flinders O'Neills]

Na Fianna over Western by 4? I think.....was a close, physical game...thought the ref did well in a game where everyone was yelling at the poor bloke..

We beat Mitcham by a couple of unders.....

[Cheese Twisties]

GFHASA Grand Final Day

Sunday 11 March 2012 will see the grand final of the Men’s and Women’s competitions, the men’s division 2 grand final, as well as a minor’s exhibition match. The schedule for the day is:

Sunday 11 March 2012
12:30pm - Minor’s Exhibition Match
1:30pm - Port Districts vs Flinders O’Neills (Men’s Division 2 Grand Final)
3:00pm - Onkas vs Na Fianna (Men’s Hannigan Cup Grand Final)
5:00pm - Irish Blues vs Onkas (Women’s Tom Finn Memorial Cup Grand Final)

St Marys Park will be the place to be, as there is a free bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, as well as drink specials, a live band, and food available from the day’s sponsor - Andy’s Yiros!

[Snake_Eyes]

:supz: GFHASA Grand Final Day

Sunday 11 March 2012 will see the grand final of the Men’s and Women’s competitions, the men’s division 2 grand final, as well as a minor’s exhibition match. The schedule for the day is:

Sunday 11 March 2012
12:30pm - Minor’s Exhibition Match
1:30pm - Port Districts vs Flinders O’Neills (Men’s Division 2 Grand Final)
3:30pm - Onkas vs Na Fianna (Men’s Hannigan Cup Grand Final)
5:00pm - Irish Blues vs Onkas (Women’s Tom Finn Memorial Cup Grand Final)

St Marys Park will be the place to be, as there is a free bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, as well as drink specials, a live band, and food available from the day’s sponsor - Andy’s Yiros!

Will there be presentations after each game or all at the end of the Div 1 Mens Game??

[Cheese Twisties]

:supz: GFHASA Grand Final Day

Sunday 11 March 2012 will see the grand final of the Men’s and Women’s competitions, the men’s division 2 grand final, as well as a minor’s exhibition match. The schedule for the day is:

Sunday 11 March 2012
12:30pm - Minor’s Exhibition Match
1:30pm - Port Districts vs Flinders O’Neills (Men’s Division 2 Grand Final)
3:00pm - Onkas vs Na Fianna (Men’s Hannigan Cup Grand Final)
5:00pm - Irish Blues vs Onkas (Women’s Tom Finn Memorial Cup Grand Final)

St Marys Park will be the place to be, as there is a free bouncy castle and face painting for the kids, as well as drink specials, a live band, and food available from the day’s sponsor - Andy’s Yiros!

Will there be presentations after each game or all at the end of the Div 1 Mens Game??

Not really sure Snake Eyes - however everyone please note that i put a minor error in the above post - the mens final is actually scheduled for 3:00pm this has been ammended on the website now!

[Flinders O'Neills]

Grand Final week and no posts...


Are media bans in place?

Tips for the GF's?

[the milky bar kid]

No media bans, I don't think...

Port by 1-5, seem to have a touch more depth then Flinders
Onkas by 1-5, very strong team & speaking to some from Onkas, they have already won it
IA by 6-10, topping off a dominate year, the Blues should/deserve the choclates here & I can't see the Onka's girls coming up with a system that can stop them.

[the milky bar kid]

Oh and the minors cup, well is there actual teams in this one??? Either way all the kids should receive medals, trophies, certificates, a 3 cans of drink & each be personally escorted onto the ground with the marching band. They should also play a two minute mini league during half time of the main games to make them feel part of the day…

In seriousness, hopefully they top up some of the bar & bbq takings.

[schimma]

onkas to win 6-10
onkas chicks to win as well. get the double

[lutz]

No media bans, I don't think...

Port by 1-5, seem to have a touch more depth then Flinders
Onkas by 1-5, very strong team & speaking to some from Onkas, they have already won it
IA by 6-10, topping off a dominate year, the Blues should/deserve the choclates here & I can't see the Onka's girls coming up with a system that can stop them.

Bit devo Flinders didnt make it

[Flinders O'Neills]

Pretty sure our girls were out of the running for finals in November last year lutz

[Zelezny Chucks]

Get them behind the bar on Sunday and bar takings will go through the roof!!

[valleys07]

Result from the division 2 grand final:

Flinders 2.16.22
Port 1.7.10

Was great to see us get reward for what has been a tough season. Probably close to the perfect game we have played all year and never let port into the game.

Congratulations to port for making their first GF in what is only their 2nd season? im sure with the same guys out next year developing the skills of the game they can only advance.

Hopefully for us we can get a consistent squad together and push for Div 1 finals next year.