NFNL Div 3 discussion 2024

[10571z]

Kilmore are in a transition period, they are finding their feet after losing a lot of experience after a couple of finals series. It’ll take time but you don’t want to fall too far backwards.

Lalor I think Lance said bought in 11-12 new senior players which make a huge difference. Good on them, I thought they were zero chance to win a game.

D3 in great shape.

 

[Champ or Chump]

It's an outstanding effort from all involved at Lalor and congratulations to all the volunteers and staff who have seen a win for their efforts thus far. When you consider the commentary around they should merge, fold, the imbalance they make on the draw, etc and they put out a performance like that to get a win - then well done Bloods. I am sure calm heads at Lalor would have enjoyed the win immensely on Saturday, but will have them focused again on the next opportunity.

A tight game between West and Ivanhoe, OP's knock off Stars and the Lalor win makes Division 3 a great division to be a part of right now. Things get interesting as the weather changes, injuries impact and sides learn more about each other, but enjoying the close nature of most of the games in the competition.

In saying that ...... Mernda v Epping / West at home to Lakers / Kilmore v OP's up the hume look great match ups this week - huge!

 

[bertybeetle]

West and Lakers both dont want a 0-4 start. Mernda v Epping - both teams dont want to be 2-2 this early. Resrevoir v Mernda the only 100pt margin game in 3 rounds which is a big change from recent years, youd already have at least 6 100+ beltings at this point.

 

[Thing]

Kilmore are in a transition period, they are finding their feet after losing a lot of experience after a couple of finals series. It’ll take time but you don’t want to fall too far backwards.

Lalor I think Lance said bought in 11-12 new senior players which make a huge difference. Good on them, I thought they were zero chance to win a game.

D3 in great shape.

Having a quick look through the team from memory there is 12 new players listed for Lalor in the weekends game and 10 from last year.

 

[local footy fan]

Didn’t like starting on the bench on Good Friday is what I heard

man if that the way it is then piss poor form from both players and the pingers better off with out two sooks at the club

 

[10571z]

man if that the way it is then piss poor form from both players and the pingers better off with out two sooks at the club

Surely that can’t be true

 

[just ask!!!]

Surely that can’t be true

We know that all these young blokes think they are better than what they are. Once reality hits them between the eyes they take the easy option.

 

[MortlockWatcher]

10571z ... In this day and age, I would believe that.

 

[Champ or Chump]

We know that all these young blokes think they are better than what they are. Once reality hits them between the eyes they take the easy option.

In time everyone finds his/her level in sport. Sometimes the individual is correct, sometimes they are not.

At the end of the day the coaches/selection team make a call on things and some people agree and some don't.

Then we all find out who wants to work and prove them wrong/get into the position they think they should be or who feels like another club might be better for them.

After being around for a 'few' years you get to see it all the time and if people choose option b) we should wish them well and sign the transfer paper so you can get back to focussing on those who prefer option a)

 

[footyhead45]

Just a joke, got a lot of pumping up for some accounts on this forum.

To the people who had Lalor last and bagged that they wouldn’t finish top 4,I think you need to seriously reconsider

 

[footyhead45]

It's an outstanding effort from all involved at Lalor and congratulations to all the volunteers and staff who have seen a win for their efforts thus far. When you consider the commentary around they should merge, fold, the imbalance they make on the draw, etc and they put out a performance like that to get a win - then well done Bloods. I am sure calm heads at Lalor would have enjoyed the win immensely on Saturday, but will have them focused again on the next opportunity.

A tight game between West and Ivanhoe, OP's knock off Stars and the Lalor win makes Division 3 a great division to be a part of right now. Things get interesting as the weather changes, injuries impact and sides learn more about each other, but enjoying the close nature of most of the games in the competition.

In saying that ...... Mernda v Epping / West at home to Lakers / Kilmore v OP's up the hume look great match ups this week - huge!

Lalor do have 6ft 11 Dev Pretty to come in ,been injured and will play ressies one game then into the Ones

 

[Rusted nuts]

To the people who had Lalor last and bagged that they wouldn’t finish top 4,I think you need to seriously reconsider

I think the reconsideration should be around where some people viewed Kilmore. A fair bit of soul searching going on this week I think.

 

[bertybeetle]

To the people who had Lalor last and bagged that they wouldn’t finish top 4,I think you need to seriously reconsider

They beat kilmore who are most likely a bottom 4 if not bottom 3 team. Will eat my words if they beat a finals contender

 

[Guide Dog]

They beat kilmore who are most likely a bottom 4 if not bottom 3 team. Will eat my words if they beat a finals contender

Rnd 4
Stars by 60 over Resa
Mernda by 12 over Epping
Heidelberg West by 5 over Kinglake
Old Paradians by 36 over Kilmore
Old Eltham by 45 over Lalor

 

[Stude289]

Rnd 4
Stars by 60 over Resa
Mernda by 12 over Epping
Heidelberg West by 5 over Kinglake
Old Paradians by 36 over Kilmore
Old Eltham by 45 over Lalor

Stars easy
Pingers in a close one
Lakers another close one
Parade by 5 goals
Eltham by 5 goals

 

[Rusted nuts]

Some fair ins for Fitzroy stars. 2 VFL listed players and a club legend.

 

[TheWamba]

Some fair ins for Fitzroy stars. 2 VFL listed players and a club legend.

Looking like Mernda and Eltham are the stand outs. Big wins for Kilmore, West and Stars on the rebound.

 

[10571z]

What happened to Epping? Expected a better showing than that

 

[TheWamba]

What happened to Epping? Expected a better showing than that

I saw the first half of West and Kinglake so no idea on Epping but I suspect Hoes have got a big task ahead next week against Mernda who must be firming to be in the play off.

 

[10571z]

How do you lose to Lalor and then beat Parade?

Great bounce back by Kilmore.

 

[HELLSBELLS]

How do you lose to Lalor and then beat Parade?

Great bounce back by Kilmore.

Goes to show anyone on their day.

Huge response to last week by Kilmore.

 

[HELLSBELLS]

Kilmore desperately need Ben Barton to return. Maybe Irons and Jackson need to reconsider their decision to play reserves football

Old fella happy in his new role coaching.
Well respected down there and will turn into a great coach of senior footy one day wherever that may be if he wants to go that path.

 

[bertybeetle]

Lakers in strife

I saw the first half of West and Kinglake so no idea on Epping but I suspect Hoes have got a big task ahead next week against Mernda who must be firming to be in the play off.

There are some very big games next week. 3 games that could look hard to pick

 

[Blueboy67]

Old fella happy in his new role coaching.
Well respected down there and will turn into a great coach of senior footy one day wherever that may be if he wants to go that path.

Leigh Irons and his family and supportive friends are one of the best things to happen to the Kilmore FNC. Along with the coach Paul Derrick and his family and support crew, the Kilmore FNC is in good hands for years to come.

 

[Champ or Chump]

I saw the first half of West and Kinglake so no idea on Epping but I suspect Hoes have got a big task ahead next week against Mernda who must be firming to be in the play off.

Agree that Mernda and Turtles look like early club house leaders so far along with a full Stars team. Throw a blanket over 4 or 5 other teams after that.

Great for the competition that so many sides can win on any day with only Ressa looking like they are off the pace without their very best team on the park.