BL&G Football League

[brook]

Certainly won't be playing with max points that's for sure. On target to lose at least 3 points if not more.

[Swooper]

TFC are not a club to glout but yestedays victory over the Nuri Tigers was simply outstanding-what other club could carry the loss of 4 players in the State team and Big Bad Barry a late withdrawl and still get the job done by 10 goals-the loss to kapunda was a loss we had to have and anyone wanting money against us going top can give me a call.Skip can you recall a better win over the last 5 years?

Well done Sammy but I actually don't support your club, I was at another ground yesterday but I would have thought that there where 4 other victories over the past 5 years that would have been better.

My apologies Skip meant Swooper still on a high after that magnificent win yesterday-while the 4 GF wins are remarkable the win yesterday was up there with those due to our outs and the game being against the arch enemy

Yes Sammy it was a great win for the club off the back of the previous result. Chatting to some Nuri supporters and they thought that they had this one in the bag and you can see their frustration in the first half as it became evident that it just was not going to fall into their laps. Bit of old fashioned biffo in the first half as Nuri tried to work on that "soft underbelly" of Tanunda. When will clubs learn that trying to belt Tanunda actually has the opposite effect. Tanunda's underbelly has been very tough for a long time and the reason they have done so well is that they play as a team and stick up for each other when the biffo starts, something a few other clubs could learn from. Great win Sammy but I will take the 4 flags over this one.

[Swooper]

What was the story with the third quarter Jim? I didn't see the game.[/quote]
Barossa only up by 7 points at 1/2 Time, come out and kick 12.5 to 1.4 in the 3rd quarter[/quote]

There's no excuses for the donnybrooks their list is a good as any of the top 4.

A change of jockey is the quick fix but I doubt Steve Barrassi will return to willaston. The group will just have to write this one up into the stiff sh-t book and respond by winning the last 4.[/quote]

Don't know who your last 4 are Pinchy but it will be very hard to make it now one would think. Your right, your list is very good but just can't get it together, be interested to know why?

Jim, Kapunda are a very good side as you have found out just like us. Your mob has been going along very well but I would think this one would be a small wake up call for the lads. The upcoming finals series is going to be the tightest and most interesting for a long time.

[Jim05]

Yes Swooper was very impressed with Kapunda, embarassed us in the first quarter and we played catch up from then on. Was still happy with the guys effort considering how undermanned we were and to get within a kick with a few minutes remaining shows how far we have come. Looks like the finals are all set with Tanunda and Kapunda deservedly finishing with the double chance. We will definately have our work cut in the finals as Barossa are starting to hit their straps but after not tasting finals action for over a decade the club is very excited as expected

[Pinch Hitter]

Don't know who your last 4 are Pinchy but it will be very hard to make it now one would think. Your right, your list is very good but just can't get it together, be interested to know why?

Jim, Kapunda are a very good side as you have found out just like us. Your mob has been going along very well but I would think this one would be a small wake up call for the lads. The upcoming finals series is going to be the tightest and most interesting for a long time.

No chance Swooper Willaston playing for beer tops in the last 4... only team of note left to play is kap so one would hope they can put something together for that one

The donny's have been burnt alot this year on the turnover and are leaking too many easy goals.. this usually means their defensive tatics or their motor needs work. Can kick a winning score so all is not lost.

[hotspur]

considering how undermanned we were and to get within a kick with a few minutes remaining

How undermanned Jim? Not too many out in the Barracker - remember Bombers still far from full strength at the moment too.
Why doesn't Mussolino like playing Kapunda? Doesn't he want to come up against his cousin, who's looking forward to the meeting.

[Mayor Quimby]

considering how undermanned we were and to get within a kick with a few minutes remaining

How undermanned Jim? Not too many out in the Barracker - remember Bombers still far from full strength at the moment too.
Why doesn't Mussolino like playing Kapunda? Doesn't he want to come up against his cousin, who's looking forward to the meeting.

Whats he done to his cousin, i thought all Italians got along? South probably have about 4 to come back into the A's

I hear Sam Ryan was inches from kicking a Malcolm-Blight-like 70 metre barrel on the weekend..

[hotspur]

[quote][/quote]Whats he done to his cousin, i thought all Italians got along?

Well Mayor, he's not Italian! They get along fine, but he hasn't seen Chris in a while, and he hasn't played against the Bombers this year.
Kapunda have 3 or 4 to come back as well. Should be bumper finals!

[Jim05]

considering how undermanned we were and to get within a kick with a few minutes remaining

How undermanned Jim? Not too many out in the Barracker - remember Bombers still far from full strength at the moment too.
Why doesn't Mussolino like playing Kapunda? Doesn't he want to come up against his cousin, who's looking forward to the meeting.

Mussolino, White, Ahern, Scott and Bevis should hopefully all return this week.
And yes I believe Kapunda still also still have a couple to return.
Had 2 close hard fought games between each other already, hopefully there is another to come

[Jim05]

SA finished a disappointing 4th at the Landmark Australian Country Championships but Congratulations must go to Luke Wells who was named in the All-Australian side

[Lightning McQueen]

considering how undermanned we were and to get within a kick with a few minutes remaining

How undermanned Jim? Not too many out in the Barracker - remember Bombers still far from full strength at the moment too.
Why doesn't Mussolino like playing Kapunda? Doesn't he want to come up against his cousin, who's looking forward to the meeting.

Mussolino, White, Ahern, Scott and Bevis should hopefully all return this week.
And yes I believe Kapunda still also still have a couple to return.
Had 2 close hard fought games between each other already, hopefully there is another to come

Is Matty Daly getting any A grade games?

[BoundaryRider84]

Is Matty Daly getting any A grade games?[/quote]

Played some last year, hasn't played any this year. Has been very solid the last three or four weeks in the Reserves so could be in line for a call-up.

[Lightning McQueen]

Played some last year, hasn't played any this year. Has been very solid the last three or four weeks in the Reserves so could be in line for a call-up.

Has a lion heart, he's my favourite player that I've ever coached. Tough as nails aswell, I seen him get sconed in the head with a full blooded straight drive at training one day and didn't even flinch until he finished what he was saying then turned around to see who hit it.
Great lad, great parents.

[Bag & Sledge]

Why is the Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association the only competition that has the rule that if a player has previously played for a another team in the same association that he needs to be cleared no matter if he hasn't played at the club for a number of years?
ie, A player currently playing in the Riverland in 2012, but had a season at Nuriootpa six or seven years ago and has not played at Nuriootpa since then, now wants a clearance to Gawler Central but still requires a clearance from Nuriootpa as well as his riverland club?
If the association wants to keep the rule, why don't they bring in a rule that each club is allowed 2 x player clearances a season that do not require a clearance from their previous BLG club?

The rule is a joke, what possible grounds these days could an employer stop an employee from leaving or going to another place of employment?

[Lightning McQueen]

Why is the Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association the only competition that has the rule that if a player has previously played for a another team in the same association that he needs to be cleared no matter if he hasn't played at the club for a number of years?
ie, A player currently playing in the Riverland in 2012, but had a season at Nuriootpa six or seven years ago and has not played at Nuriootpa since then, now wants a clearance to Gawler Central but still requires a clearance from Nuriootpa as well as his riverland club?
If the association wants to keep the rule, why don't they bring in a rule that each club is allowed 2 x player clearances a season that do not require a clearance from their previous BLG club?

The rule is a joke, what possible grounds these days could an employer stop an employee from leaving or going to another place of employment?

I agree, 2 years and it should be open clearance.

[RooShootOhh]

Why is the Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association the only competition that has the rule that if a player has previously played for a another team in the same association that he needs to be cleared no matter if he hasn't played at the club for a number of years?
ie, A player currently playing in the Riverland in 2012, but had a season at Nuriootpa six or seven years ago and has not played at Nuriootpa since then, now wants a clearance to Gawler Central but still requires a clearance from Nuriootpa as well as his riverland club?
If the association wants to keep the rule, why don't they bring in a rule that each club is allowed 2 x player clearances a season that do not require a clearance from their previous BLG club?

The rule is a joke, what possible grounds these days could an employer stop an employee from leaving or going to another place of employment?

After talking to a close friend of an ex GC player, he told me they put all their payments throught e ATo, so could they not sue BLG for restriction of trade??

[Bag & Sledge]

Why is the Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association the only competition that has the rule that if a player has previously played for a another team in the same association that he needs to be cleared no matter if he hasn't played at the club for a number of years?
ie, A player currently playing in the Riverland in 2012, but had a season at Nuriootpa six or seven years ago and has not played at Nuriootpa since then, now wants a clearance to Gawler Central but still requires a clearance from Nuriootpa as well as his riverland club?
If the association wants to keep the rule, why don't they bring in a rule that each club is allowed 2 x player clearances a season that do not require a clearance from their previous BLG club?

The rule is a joke, what possible grounds these days could an employer stop an employee from leaving or going to another place of employment?

After talking to a close friend of an ex GC player, he told me they put all their payments throught e ATo, so could they not sue BLG for restriction of trade??

Im sure the clubs have plenty of legal avenues they could go down if the BLGFA continues with this rule.

The points system also needs serious attention our comp is dying, not a slow death but a fast death and if something doesnt happen soon with allowing clubs more points to play with then we will go from having one of the strongest country competitions, to having one of the most ordinary country competitions going around.
I think it should be open points to all teams, the weaker clubs will be forced to work harder if they want to be a part of the competition.
Having a strong competition with good players amongst it still attracts good players and this then attracts good crowds.
I would like to see a competition average of attendances from the 90's-2000's to the last three years.

[daysofourlives]

Why is the Barossa Light & Gawler Football Association the only competition that has the rule that if a player has previously played for a another team in the same association that he needs to be cleared no matter if he hasn't played at the club for a number of years?
ie, A player currently playing in the Riverland in 2012, but had a season at Nuriootpa six or seven years ago and has not played at Nuriootpa since then, now wants a clearance to Gawler Central but still requires a clearance from Nuriootpa as well as his riverland club?
If the association wants to keep the rule, why don't they bring in a rule that each club is allowed 2 x player clearances a season that do not require a clearance from their previous BLG club?

The rule is a joke, what possible grounds these days could an employer stop an employee from leaving or going to another place of employment?

After talking to a close friend of an ex GC player, he told me they put all their payments throught e ATo, so could they not sue BLG for restriction of trade??

Im sure the clubs have plenty of legal avenues they could go down if the BLGFA continues with this rule.

The points system also needs serious attention our comp is dying, not a slow death but a fast death and if something doesnt happen soon with allowing clubs more points to play with then we will go from having one of the strongest country competitions, to having one of the most ordinary country competitions going around.
I think it should be open points to all teams, the weaker clubs will be forced to work harder if they want to be a part of the competition.
Having a strong competition with good players amongst it still attracts good players and this then attracts good crowds.
I would like to see a competition average of attendances from the 90's-2000's to the last three years.

So 1 of the 5 fans at Gawler Centrals has dropped off because of this have they.
And your views on this wouldnt be swayed by GC being at the bottom for the 1st time in along time?
Yes i agree the standard is fairly ordinary compared to past years and it is a direct result of the point system, there was nothing wrong with our import system. 7 different premiers from 99-06 proved this. The CFB is doing more harm than good to our comp. I can see how the BL&G is trying to make it the same as the import system by allocating different points to all clubs, But it doesnt work if you can not retain points players from the previous season.
But what a good idea, give everyone the same amount of points so Tanunda can win the next ten million flags with their unlimited funds

[Shoot it]

Days - I don't always agree with you - but I will have to this time. (giving all clubs the same points is rediculous)

Also if you want more points and players changing clubs within the league -how long until a club has serious trouble paying players.

Do we want clubs going broke and folding ???? I would think not.

The new points system is modelled on the old import system and works ok - but may need a little tinkering.

[BoundaryRider84]

Pretty easy this week:

Tanunda v Gawler Central
South Gawler v Nuriootpa
Barossa v Freeling
Kapunda v Angaston

I wouldn't be surprised if all games final margins were over 10 goals!