HFL Division 1 (Central)

[always there]

Celebrate a win did they????? How dare they!!!!!

Unless they were celebrating at half time, nope. Fowl language and totally inappropriate personal remarks constantly towards the opposition, not what we go to football to hear. Such a pity it can ruin a good game of footy.

[running defender]

How dare we cheer on our players and give the other team a bit of curry. Great game of footy with our young backline holding up well 4 of our back six out , plus Cranna , Lynsay, Carey and miller not out there. Bassini had a good day in the box shuting down loby's run and carry making them turn the ball over. Well done boys .

[lovethefooty]

good summative sniper....sounds like both teams had opportunities.

do people agree that both TV and Hahndorf are going to be there when the whips are cracking???
who are the others, or is the picture still murky?

[chopper7]

Running Defender you could be odds on to fill the role as caretaker coach. Would suit you perfectly with the amount of rubbish you talk and you'd have no issue seeing the game from standing inside the Goal square all day as you do!

I wonder if the Hills will look into the dodgy payments that occurred over their flag winning years.

[Rubber Chest]

good summative sniper....sounds like both teams had opportunities.

do people agree that both TV and Hahndorf are going to be there when the whips are cracking???
who are the others, or is the picture still murky?

The competition is a cracker! Lobethal beat a top three team by 100+ points one week, drop out of the five the next. It looks to be a seven horse race!!

[Footy Chick]

Hi guys

Clearly there's something going on in the courts here so on behalf of the mods can we please cease any discussion as it really has nothing to do with football and anything not factual could result in the you and the site being sued.


Thanks for your co-operation

Cheers
FC

[Armytank]

Well, it allegedly may have more to do with football than you think FC but I understand the need to be careful here

[lovethefooty]

any early tips for the medal???

as far as Hahndorf is concerned scott paul and darcy hourigan must be polling well.

I saw Echunga play and pete Lindsay was outstanding, I am sure he must be polling.
and Thompson from Blackwood was outstanding the day I saw him too.

[batmanbegins]

any early tips for the medal???

as far as Hahndorf is concerned scott paul and darcy hourigan must be polling well.

I saw Echunga play and pete Lindsay was outstanding, I am sure he must be polling.
and Thompson from Blackwood was outstanding the day I saw him too.

I thought Lindsay would win it last year but he only polled 6 votes couldn't believe it. Tim Jenkins always polls well for Lobe, Jennings from echunga has been very good and probably Hitchcock would poll well for us.
Thompson would be close to Favourite he's been fantastic and Paul for you guys has been consistently good.

good summative sniper....sounds like both teams had opportunities.

do people agree that both TV and Hahndorf are going to be there when the whips are cracking???
who are the others, or is the picture still murky?

It's a cracking season I think any of the top 7 could win on their day, My tip probably would still be echunga but Hahndorf have been superb as have TV. I don't think Uri's will win it but you never know and it's crazy that Lobethal aren't even in the 5. Blackwood have gone unnoticed this year but are playing really solid football. Going to be a fascinating final 8 rounds. Wouldn't surprise me if Barker cause a few upsets on the way home also.

[TheBull]

any early tips for the medal???

as far as Hahndorf is concerned scott paul and darcy hourigan must be polling well.

I saw Echunga play and pete Lindsay was outstanding, I am sure he must be polling.
and Thompson from Blackwood was outstanding the day I saw him too.

I thought Lindsay would win it last year but he only polled 6 votes couldn't believe it. Tim Jenkins always polls well for Lobe, Jennings from echunga has been very good and probably Hitchcock would poll well for us.
Thompson would be close to Favourite he's been fantastic and Paul for you guys has been consistently good.

good summative sniper....sounds like both teams had opportunities.

do people agree that both TV and Hahndorf are going to be there when the whips are cracking???
who are the others, or is the picture still murky?

It's a cracking season I think any of the top 7 could win on their day, My tip probably would still be echunga but Hahndorf have been superb as have TV. I don't think Uri's will win it but you never know and it's crazy that Lobethal aren't even in the 5. Blackwood have gone unnoticed this year but are playing really solid football. Going to be a fascinating final 8 rounds. Wouldn't surprise me if Barker cause a few upsets on the way home also.

Echunga are still favourites in my eyes. Not sure what happens with Carey at the end of the season, he seems to be in the crows best squad very easily at the moment. Echunga have a few injuries and as long as they can get themselves to the top 3 they will make the Grand Final. Torrens Valley 2nd best side I believe. Very big forward line capable of kicking 20 plus goals. Echunga’s weakness is their back half so they would be nervous about The Lions. Handorf are very capable, you quick and exciting. If Wittwer comes back and Darc keeps playing all year they will take some beating, backline is very under rated. Lobey and Blackwood are the roughies for me, if they finish top 5 they could both win it. We saw the other week what Lobey were capable of. Ironbank and Uraidla are two very good sides who IMHO miss the 5, showing how good the comp is. Uraidla power side of the comp for a decade and just look shot. Ironbank have left it too late and needed to snatch a couple more games early on.

[lovethefooty]

good stuff bull. I think we are thinking we shouldn't right Uraidla off. it is a dangerous thing to do!!
Echunga are building I think and they would be hopeful of having best team on the paddock as the finals approach.
torrens valley are dangerous with the three key forwards. but their mids shouldn't be underestimated either.
tv, like a lot of the teams are probably only 3 or 4 injuries away from trouble.
Hahndorf seem to be playing really good football and have risen to most challenges.
the next month pretty big for most teams, and in particular for Hahndorf.

and I agree. I could see Lobethal and blackwood winning on any given day.

[Rubber Chest]

any early tips for the medal???

as far as Hahndorf is concerned scott paul and darcy hourigan must be polling well.

I saw Echunga play and pete Lindsay was outstanding, I am sure he must be polling.
and Thompson from Blackwood was outstanding the day I saw him too.

I thought Lindsay would win it last year but he only polled 6 votes couldn't believe it. Tim Jenkins always polls well for Lobe, Jennings from echunga has been very good and probably Hitchcock would poll well for us.
Thompson would be close to Favourite he's been fantastic and Paul for you guys has been consistently good.

good summative sniper....sounds like both teams had opportunities.

do people agree that both TV and Hahndorf are going to be there when the whips are cracking???
who are the others, or is the picture still murky?

It's a cracking season I think any of the top 7 could win on their day, My tip probably would still be echunga but Hahndorf have been superb as have TV. I don't think Uri's will win it but you never know and it's crazy that Lobethal aren't even in the 5. Blackwood have gone unnoticed this year but are playing really solid football. Going to be a fascinating final 8 rounds. Wouldn't surprise me if Barker cause a few upsets on the way home also.

Echunga are still favourites in my eyes. Not sure what happens with Carey at the end of the season, he seems to be in the crows best squad very easily at the moment. Echunga have a few injuries and as long as they can get themselves to the top 3 they will make the Grand Final. Torrens Valley 2nd best side I believe. Very big forward line capable of kicking 20 plus goals. Echunga’s weakness is their back half so they would be nervous about The Lions. Handorf are very capable, you quick and exciting. If Wittwer comes back and Darc keeps playing all year they will take some beating, backline is very under rated. Lobey and Blackwood are the roughies for me, if they finish top 5 they could both win it. We saw the other week what Lobey were capable of. Ironbank and Uraidla are two very good sides who IMHO miss the 5, showing how good the comp is. Uraidla power side of the comp for a decade and just look shot. Ironbank have left it too late and needed to snatch a couple more games early on.

Write off Uraidla at your peril!! 5 out of 8 home games to come.

[lovethefooty]

that is a good call rubberchest.
I don't think any informed pundits would right Uraidla off just yet.
plenty of chicken left on the bone before those sort of decisions are made.
but I think we all agree that it is as even as it has been for a while.
certainly a case could be mounted for 7 or 8 teams to still make the finals and have an impact.

[Sniper]

good stuff bull. I think we are thinking we shouldn't right Uraidla off. it is a dangerous thing to do!!
Echunga are building I think and they would be hopeful of having best team on the paddock as the finals approach.
torrens valley are dangerous with the three key forwards. but their mids shouldn't be underestimated either.
tv, like a lot of the teams are probably only 3 or 4 injuries away from trouble.
Hahndorf seem to be playing really good football and have risen to most challenges.
the next month pretty big for most teams, and in particular for Hahndorf.

and I agree. I could see Lobethal and blackwood winning on any given day.

I see TV are regaining the services of an ex big man with Swans and Port Magpies experience to support their young ruckman (who has performed very well this year in Div 1 ranks coming from Kangarilla last year).

[batmanbegins]

good stuff bull. I think we are thinking we shouldn't right Uraidla off. it is a dangerous thing to do!!
Echunga are building I think and they would be hopeful of having best team on the paddock as the finals approach.
torrens valley are dangerous with the three key forwards. but their mids shouldn't be underestimated either.
tv, like a lot of the teams are probably only 3 or 4 injuries away from trouble.
Hahndorf seem to be playing really good football and have risen to most challenges.
the next month pretty big for most teams, and in particular for Hahndorf.

and I agree. I could see Lobethal and blackwood winning on any given day.

I see TV are regaining the services of an ex big man with Swans and Port Magpies experience to support their young ruckman (who has performed very well this year in Div 1 ranks coming from Kangarilla last year).

Jesus how much money does that club have, wouldn't imagine he would be coming for free. Watchel has been very impressive so strange move, Couldn't imagine he would be to pleased about it.

[Sniper]

Close guess there Batman, as he is also a fully trained Church Pastor as well !

[batmanbegins]

Close guess there Batman, as he is also a fully trained Church Pastor as well !

Presume your talking about Jaques, he played last year but didnt ruck played mainly down back as they let Mcentee ruck. There one of the biggest sides I've seen if they add him, Ellis boys, Boras, Watchel and Jaques are some large men. He will certainly make them a more formidable side than they already are.

[lovethefooty]

I look forward to Thursday arvo and the caped crusaders preview...
(who is that masked man!!!)

[batmanbegins]

Another Important round ahead;

Onkas V TV- TV have dropped 2 on the trot and will be wanting to bounce back, Whilst the Doggies were a little disappointing last week against the Bankers. O'Sullivan and Renshaw have been two massive outs for TV over the past 2 weeks and would be close to returning, The return if true of Jaques will be handy as well. Hopefully Grocke returns for the Dogs as they will be without Mcgoo after a cheap shot of the ball last week left him with some broken ribs. Unfortunately for the Dogs at the minute they dont have a quality ruckman and young Watchel will get his hand on the ball first to give Hunter, Eichner and Hanna plenty of chances to get the ball forward to Boras and the Ellis boys. Leonard is very handy up forward for the Dogs and if Renshaw doesn't return Id expect him to dominate in the air, Tanner and Klun are always reliable in the middle but they lack the depth of quality in the midfield that TV possess. Boras and Ellis to kick 15 between them and TV to return to the winners list by 8 goals.
Echunga V Barker- Echunga are certainly back to playing at it's best with a stirring win over Lobe last week with some key personnel missing, The Roos on the other hand almost snatched a win from Uri's but fell agonizingly short. The Roos past month has been really good but they just keep falling short, Block's return has been important as he is playing some good footy and Big recruit Wakefield is hitting top form. For the Dees Jennings has been outstanding and is a Mail medal Favourite, Harland is a constant threat and Aish is one of the most talented blokes in the comp. If Cranna returns he will dominate the ruck but if not Williams and Wakefield should get on top against the young inexperienced Pitchford which should allow Hughes, Block and Co to get on top but Echunga's midfield is quality and should give Harland and Co plenty of chances to score. Echunga have to many weapons for Barker and Should get over the line by 3 goals against a highly competitive Barker side.
Hahndorf V Lobe- The courier cup winner have won 6 on the trot and are playing some seriously good footy, The tigers every second week play some incredible footy but are highly inconsistent at the moment. This is a huge game for the Tigers as if they lose they go 5 and 6 and basically afford themselves no further slip ups for the rest of the season but the Dorf want to cement themselves on top. Fisher could be a big out for Lobe after injuring himself last weekend and it will be interesting to see how they set up in the forward line without him. The Roberts Boys against Luccon in the ruck should be a cracking contest and the midfield battle between Tripodi, Paul and Hankin versus Jenkins, Baust and Bampton will decide who wins the match. Captain Tripodi is in fine form and Hourigan is a gun that Lobe that will need to shut down but they have plenty of different goal kickers as well. Lobe need to be at their best this week to beat Hahndorf but I have to go with the team in form at home, The Dorf by 2 goals in a cracker of a game to watch.
Lofty V Bankers- Poor old Lofty can't catch a break the minute with Miles going down with a Knee injury on the weekend to go along with the already missing Nielsen, Stevens and O'Connor. The Bankers had a comfortable win against Onkas last weekend and this game is a must win for them to remain in finals contention. Lofty's only win this year came against the Bankers when Nielsen and Miles kicked 10 between them but their now missing and the Bankers have 8 different players that didn't play in that game. Young fellas Van Paridon and Kittel-Niel stood up for lofty last week and it was good to see senior colt Peterson step up and play well. Lofty will be able to dominate the ruck with Sascha being to athletic for Bishop which should allow Burch to get his hands on it but without Miles, The Bankers will just have to much depth for lofty in the middle. De Visser and Motlop will be excited for this weekend as Lofty probably don't have match ups for them and Thomas, Keeley and Schnieder will give plenty of run from defence as always. The mud heap that is lofty oval will make this closer as it will suit the bigger bodies of lofty but to much class is missing for lofty and IB to win by 6 goals.
Uraidla V Blackwood- Uri's just returned to the winners list last weekend, Whilst the Woodies smoked a deplted lofty outfit. Blackwood have a big month ahead and if they win this weekend it sets them up nicely for the finals but their is no bigger challenge then Uri's at Uri's. Thompson has been outstanding for Blackwood and is dominating down back. Young Woodies Catford and Minuzzo are stepping up in the midfield which is adding to their depth and giving help to Edwards and Bricknell. Uri's are an even side with plenty of contributors but Thomas has been very important since returning from Norwood and Ivens controls everything from defence. If Uri's dominate inside they will win this game but if the Woods can break even inside they have the better outside runners and may get on top but Uri's are so smart and good defensively I expect them to stifle the Woodies run. Down should be to agile around the ground for Herbert, Whilst Uri's must be aware of Ridley who has been instrumental for the Woodies of late. At home i'm going with Uri's by 2 goals in a dour affair.

[lovethefooty]

good stuff caped crusader!!
am looking forward to Hahndorf v Lobethal.
no doubt lobey are capable of winning here, but Hahndorf have been playing good footy.
does 6 in a row mean you are that much closer to a loss???
I think there will be at least one upset this round (no massive prediction there!!!)