Teams for S.L 2006?

[horney4lax]

I belive the VLA would like 2 teams to go up to State Leauge next year from Divison One. I belive MCC and Footscray, what are your thoughts? Do you think they have the depth or not?

[cannon]

MCC yes and Footscray No:

I think MCC's improvement should be looked at by all clubs as the way forward. The average age of that team is about 19 or 20 with very few guys past 22.

Footscray have improved out of site this year but they will lose 2 key players in Miles and probably Balfour next year (for an 'in-club' reason) and this will dent them pretty heavily. Essentially i think the top side from Div one should be promoted and the bottom side from SL demoted every year(except where a club has team in both SL and Div 1, this might force clubs to pull their finger out a bit.

[lacrosselover]

Yeah footscray def arent strong enough to go to SL....they are dirty and lack the skill even though they have gotten better...

MCC will be a powerhouse in a few years with the attack line they have im sure...

[endoftheline]

Plus MCC have a good coach. If they have grading matches next year i think malvern have a very high chance of losing to MCC and being put in division one.
What about Altona. If they were good enough to finish second howcome they can't be considered for promotion?

[horney4lax]

Your right endoftheline, MCC does have a great coach, and i belive they have the talent to knock off a few S.L teams next year. time will tell anyway. Altona could possibly go up to s.l but they have nothing to fall back on, they have little juniors if any and their div 2 or 3 sides are really crappy. If they were to go up and a few players get injured they have no one to replace, besides some old guys in the div 3 teams, and you just can't be doing that at the S.L level. footscray are probly the main contender at this stage. thoughts...

[cannon]

Yeah Altona's strength is kind of false. Like a House thats built on bad foundations. Their attack line are all (old) former Williamstown players, which is fine but without juniors tends to really just postpone the inevitable.

Footscray has always had strong Juniors but struggled to convert it into senior numbers. They are a better candidate than Altona.

[endoftheline]

malvern almost same. Our state league had quite a maybe 3-4 under 17's inluding one of the face off guys and although there great players and they could make the team and there not just there to fill numbers it would good if there was more senior players.

[haRy]

Yeh MCC's attatck line has great potential with Tyson Marty and Jules which are all like under 20 even though they are already very good players in years to come they can only get better and kenny is a very good coach he has alot of experience in lacrosse.

[Corduroy]

He'd be a better coach if he'd controlled himself and conducted himself like an ex- Australian coach & player rather than threatening opposition players and coaches. It's a real sad shame he continues to do it year after year..

[lacrosselover]

haha who the hell are you corduroy? He just has the guts to say what he thinks..

If you think that of him you must be doing something wrong, becuase he very rarely behaves like that..

[Namasti]

Ken is over emotional and needs to control himself. He should be a better role model as people look up to him as a past legend. It has nothing to do with the "Guts" to say what he thinks. Sometimes discretion is more appropriate. Afterall "Honey atracts more flies than vinegar".

[lacrosselover]

Ken sets a fantastic example for all his players, there is a reason they will be the best running around and why he is so close to all of them...

Have you ever seen bill teirney coach princeton?

[horney4lax]

Please tell me wat the hell you would know Corduroy an Namasti? Think through your messages before posting them. You have no idea. "its a shame he does it year after year" haha gees just dont post next time please.

[haRy]

you from MCC horney4lax and lacrosselover?

[lacrosselover]

no...but i know ken well..

[horney4lax]

no...but i know ken well..
..................

[laxpigmi2005]

.....So Ken can get a little heated and abit out of control during a game but its Kens' Passion and Determination for his club that keeps MCC excelling on the field and in each season.

[Namasti]

.....So Ken can get a little heated and abit out of control during a game but its Kens' Passion and Determination for his club that keeps MCC excelling on the field and in each season.

I was unaware that MCC were excelling. Is that what you call playing Div 1 is?

[cannon]

.....So Ken can get a little heated and abit out of control during a game but its Kens' Passion and Determination for his club that keeps MCC excelling on the field and in each season.

yeah, MCC have improved out of sight but one strong season does not equate to continued excellence. good on them though because theyve made their improvement from the ground up

[shooter]

Footscray have improved out of site this year but they will lose 2 key players in Miles and probably Balfour next year (for an 'in-club' reason) and this will dent them pretty heavily.

I hope we don't lose them both. Pretty bad reason too, the whole incident could have been avoided by taking action earlier on in the season (actually it could have been avoided by taking action years ago).

Losing our best D and our #1 Goalie, that sucks.
You don't feel like jumping over to footscray cannon? Willy is very strong in the goalie department, footscray will probably be open next year for a good goalie like yourself.

[horney4lax]

I was unaware that MCC were excelling. Is that what you call playing Div 1 is?

MCC are excelling at an unbelieveable rate, you would have to be blind to not see that. Playing divison one and winning the grand final by 10goals or more would have to say something, i think its just a stepping stone for MCC the way they are heading, And who knows, state league might be on the cards for them next yr, but we will have to wait an see.

How many years would you think they had to take out a S.L final? I think 2, buts that my opinon, as i said earlier, they are excelling at an unbelieveable rate. Your jaws might just start dropping...

[cannon]

horney....they did lose to Eltham State League by about 20 goals mate. they are very good no doubt but i wouldn't count your chickens yet dude. It took Eltham about 15 years of State League to win a flag.

oh and shooter....unlikely mate, ive had the question before but decided every time to stay with willy. in the ned you play lax in australia for the fun of it and for me that equals playing with my mates. hopefully for you guys Balf decides to stay because he's a great keeper when he's on

[lacrosselover]

I heard balf is going to mcc....

[lacrosselover]

i think you will find eltham wont be on top for much longer...

they will lose sparks, buchanan, flemming, nicholas in the next few yrs..

[horney4lax]

horney....they did lose to Eltham State League by about 20 goals mate. they are very good no doubt but i wouldn't count your chickens yet dude. It took Eltham about 15 years of State League to win a flag.

everyone has a bad day. I mean willy only beat them by 4.

How many did eltham beat willy in the final by?

[horney4lax]

I was unable to attend that willy v's mcc game, but wat would of the match ups been like?

[cannon]

I wasnt there either mate. Look MCC are getting good, no doubt but it was only 2003 when MCC was getting spanked by Willy and eltham div one. No skin off their noses but things change real quick and we should be real careful of big assumptions. I do like the MCC style and work ethic though. Except that Desmond guy, he's a real loser :agree:

[horney4lax]

MCC are going up to S.L.

[endoftheline]

is that a geuss or a fact?

[horney4lax]

Fact.........

[endoftheline]

who is being relegated to divi one?

[laxpigmi2005]

It should be Malvern.....

what does everyone else think?

[Corduroy]

Who says anyone needs to be relegated?? The VLA are looking to increase the numbers in S/L, not decrease. Malvern will struggle this coming year even more than this past season. Will be interesting to see how MCC handle it in the big league, knowing most S/L sides this year took it easy on the D1 teams they competed against. This time around it will be take no prisoners. It's gonna be hilarious watching Nichols get his jock in a twist when his boys get violated week in week out. Might bring him down off his soap box!! Looking forward to throwing some lumber in 2006...

[lacrosselover]

you have some seriously warped views corduroy...

SL took it easy on d1 teams? sounds like you might have been beat on a day when you were taking it easy mate....haha

I think with the pick-ups that mcc have got over the off-season will go along way to making sure they are a top SL team...Ive been around a while and they have done some of the best junior recruiting over the past 10 yrs..and its starting to pay off for them...Your obviously out of favor with ken because all of Aus's top players have the upmost respect for him...

Any chance your from eltham D1? hahaha

[Corduroy]

I'm neither in or out of favour with Ken. Don't know him and he dosn't know me personally all that well, just watched him over the past 25 odd years....He's never impressed me on any level. If the bloke was so popular as you suggest, he'd might have got a shot at the Aussie coaching job, rather than being wiped as an assistant. If he was such a God in Victoria, they'd be banging his door down to have him coach the state side.....hmmm!! No I don't play for Eltham D1. I do know that when we played you blokes this year (and last), we took it easy. This was more out of not wanting to crush some kids dreams and flogging them by 20+ goals. This does nothing for anyone. Anyways, that said, I look forward to seeing what you lads have got against some solid competition. I guess i'll see you out there pal.

[cannon]

cmon lads, play nice eh?

lets just hope all the clubs get some strong numbers in 2006 and that SL gets bigger and better.

so lacrosselover who, aside from Balfour are these 'pick-ups'? If you say Millon, Jalbert, Grant Jr then i'll hand you the trophy now :)

I think they key move for MCC was getting Nugey off the attack line!

[lacrosselover]

hahaha was enjoyable watching you two bag each other over the yrs...

[backlax]

Time will tell......There are many key things associated to winning the big 1!

There is no comparison between div 1 and State League.

Eltham won their 1st div 1 flag in 1998 with only 3 players over the age of 23....However many of these young guys quit in following years because of work or they travelled the world and in some cases because of club politics...it happens to every club.

[Corduroy]

Looks like I've hit a nerve there laxlover....ouch!

You should know who I am if you've been following what I've said to date. Or aren't you that bright? I know who you are. Maybe i'll Iet you know next year when we come up against the gargantuan MCC.

Peace out!

[cannon]

cmon boys, enough of the personal stuff, lets chat lax instead

[laxpigmi2005]

why are things getting heated?... reveal your names.. and clubs.. im curious....

[laxpigmi2005]

What are the line ups for this year?... Who is playing and who isnt?

your thoughts...

[Doski]

unexpectedly..meld uni aint entering a state league team this year..we haven't recruited well..if at all...
this forum needs some comic relief

[backlax]

What are the line ups for this year?... Who is playing and who isnt?

your thoughts...

Eltham have gained Carl Menze, Scott Larkins, Adrian Carter & Mark Cleveland back for the 2006 season.

But may lose Scott Menze & Wayde Kendall

[cannon]

christ, thats a fair get back...i dont think scoober will hang around for long. but look out for eltham again!

[lacrosselover]

ur so predictable corduroy, we all know you arent from eltham, so why lie for?

[usetoplay]

Plus MCC have a good coach. If they have grading matches next year i think malvern have a very high chance of losing to MCC and being put in division one.
What about Altona. If they were good enough to finish second howcome they can't be considered for promotion?

Altona are a decent side and i feel that they will score a birth in SL in the not to distant furture.

[igloo dweller]

everyone has a bad day. I mean willy only beat them by 4.

How many did eltham beat willy in the final by?

mr horney4lax, to answer some questions of yours...

a few willy SL guys were very impressed by the skills of the MCC players when they met at the fearon last year, but moreso, they thought the team was extreamely disciplined and well drilled. i ref'd that game, willy had a few thousand shots and scored only 12. general consensus was that if willy played eltham that day, they wouldda lost by 20+. the only matchup i can remember from that day was eugene switching onto ryan garnsworthy everytime he stepped on the field (ruffy scored 2 goals).

eltham creamed us in the final. the scoreline was 14-8, flattering us majorly.

can MCC win a SL final? yes & recent recruits will help - but I would think it would take longer than 2 years. having coached some of these guys, they are talented as hell, and i'll sing their praises more than most. but its a hell of a step up from juniors/D1 to SL. willy had a crop of well credentialed youngsters (ardossi, mat taylor, frogga, mat garnsworthy etc) a few years ago, and it took them a while to find their feet. that said, i think MCC will find themselves playing SL finals this year.

[horney4lax]

Finaly someone with some positive feedback. Thanks for that ;)

[Lax-ette]

I hear Shep, Starky and Arnell are bailing on Caulfield and heading to MCC....?? Any truth fellas??

[Warriors26]

I hear Shep, Starky and Arnell are bailing on Caulfield and heading to MCC....?? Any truth fellas??

I would believe sheppard and arnell swaping teams there chasing a premiership instead of building one but stark that would be strange he seems like a pretty club orientated guy

[aussielax]

I hear Shep, Starky and Arnell are bailing on Caulfield and heading to MCC....?? Any truth fellas??

Well Shep and Arnell have both changed clubs more than once before so i could see that happening. But i doubt Stark is going anywere he has always been a caufeild player and i think it will stay that way.

[igloo dweller]

hello all,

news concerning MCC, caulfield, and the aussie team.

MCC have obtained the services of cam shep, damian arnall and balfour in the goals for the '06 season. also, i have a reliable source who told me starky apparently met with the MCC committee tonight to go there as well.

starky and i spoke and the reason these guys have left caulfield is so that they can train tuesday & thursday nights --> at caulfield, there were usually only four blokes (shep, damo, JT and starky) at training tuesday, and about 9 fellas on thursday. they just want regular practice in the lead up to the world cup & i cant blame em for that.

so MCC will more than likely have the same amount of aussie reps on the field as willy for the upcoming season.

leigh perham has dropped axed from the aussie team due to his encounter (put himself thru a window i believe - slashing tendons and nerves in his forearm). mark mangan is the replacement, representing australia in his second world games.

[Lax-ette]

Igloo.

Your info is SOLID. Arnell has had surgery on a recurrng hammy and groin injury so may not be much chop in the early part of the season. Shep is good to go and will add a lot to thier D-Line, with Eugene. Balf is a good Goalie, but he'll have his work cut out. What happened the Eric Dixon?? I heard Robbie was looking at Willy. I've gotta say, whilst I understand RS and CS decision to get all the practice they need b4 the World Games, I was supprised to hear Robbie was leaving his beloved Caulfield after so many years of resisting the pressure from other clubs. Arnell is another story altogether. This must be the guys sixth club (Camberwell, Chaddy, Surrey, Malvern, Camberwell and now MCC). That has surely got to be a record. Given the foundations MCC have laid and the hard work Ken Nichols has done over the years, I am supprised they're actually taking him on. His not the future of their club and it's almost a slap in the face for the young middies who have worked hard to get where they are. Surely they know he will leave after a couple of years and either retire or head to Eltham. It's sad for the sport that we actually allow it to happen. Any good luck to MCC, they deserve to have a bit of success after the past few years of rebuilding.

It's gonna be an interesting year!

[thekingpin]

Does anyone know when the indoor tournament starts at ashbourton? would be appriciated, thanks

[aussielax]

Does anyone know when the indoor tournament starts at ashbourton? would be appriciated, thanks

30th of january mate

[aussielax]

leigh perham has dropped axed from the aussie team due to his encounter (put himself thru a window i believe - slashing tendons and nerves in his forearm). mark mangan is the replacement, representing australia in his second world games.

WTF? Mango common, He was a very good player a few years ago and it's shame he didn't play in 02, But i think is passed his best and i can think of several players that would do better for the Aussie team.

[cannon]

To be honest i was suprised that Perham made it in the first place, not on skill, but on commitment. Now mango is indeed a crafty player but this is odd...why would you take him over Frogga Price, a big strong fast lefty who will have two years of CURRENT college under his belt...mango is quick but not strong and even in 98 when he was meant to be the shizzle he scored less than most the midfielders on the Aus team.

ah well...

yeah this igloo dweller must ave his igloo set up with a few wiretaps...he knows the biz ;)

[igloo dweller]

To be honest i was suprised that Perham made it in the first place, not on skill, but on commitment. Now mango is indeed a crafty player but this is odd...why would you take him over Frogga Price, a big strong fast lefty who will have two years of CURRENT college under his belt...mango is quick but not strong and even in 98 when he was meant to be the shizzle he scored less than most the midfielders on the Aus team.

ah well...

yeah this igloo dweller must ave his igloo set up with a few wiretaps...he knows the biz ;)


aye - i just share what i hear from the people who's words and opinions hold some cred. mango, i think hes the most overrated player in australia. that said, numerous members of the 06 team's leadership group think that he was unlucky to miss in the first place, one saying 'his inculsion will give our attack a LOT more options'. but, i'm with cannon, he wouldn't have been my choice - especially as he's been selected mainly as a sub-on crease attack fella. frog price wouldda been it for me as well, perhaps sear, who's star continues to rise

[horney4lax]

Yep i agree mango is a very overratted player, like cannon said he couldn't even perform in 98' i would have picked sear into the team i think he has alot more to offer.

[bluedevil49]

But the thing that sets Mango apart from most other players is his unconventional style and freaky skills. It just gives the Sharks a different option, not necessarily better, but different. I think as a sub on crease player, Mango could have a bigger impact than as a starting attacker. He's more likely to pickup a short stick or at least not pick up one of the better long sticks (not that any are weak at that level).

Fitness wise, he's at the best I can remember him being at.

[thunder_15]

i wish i new who mango was

[backlax]

Mmmmmm... is it possible to cause a negative effect by bringing too many players from other clubs at once?

I do remember Malvern winning a Premiership in 2002.....with a team that consisted of a few reasonable players from other clubs...

Now it brought 1 year of success..... however they have not made the top 4 since....nor look like.

[aussielax]

Mmmmmm... is it possible to cause a negative effect by bringing too many players from other clubs at once?

I do remember Malvern winning a Premiership in 2002.....with a team that consisted of a few reasonable players from other clubs...

Now it brought 1 year of success..... however they have not made the top 4 since....nor look like.

The reason that Malvern was not successful after that is because all the players moved on. Tokarua, Keene, Sheppard and Arnell all went to caufeild and caufeild played of in the GF the next season.

I can understand Balfours move, hell what happened to him at footscray was discraceful. But for Arnell this is his 6th club and this is Shepards 4th club so they may be around to help MCC for the next season or two but who knows were they will head off after that.

[lacrosselover]

I dont think mcc is after a quick fix with these players. what it will do is bide time for some of the juniors to come up, and these guys can pass on a heap of knowledge to mcc's younger guys..

[Corduroy]

Apologies for my absence of late.

Ahha, the penny has dropped. Now i see why those MCC boys have been filling the cup, cause they new their club was recruiting themselves an attempted premiership. Given MCC's long heritage and it's ties to the largest sporting club in teh world, I am supprised and dissapointed they have sold out to 2 prostitutes of the game.

[Minotaur]

Good to see you back, Corduroy....

Arnell has been without true roots for some years now. He is a journey man that will only play state league, and add nothing else to the club atmosphere. He will wander the universe forever....On the other hand, Cam Shepherd grew up at Surrey and left only late in his career to pursue inclusion into the Aussie team. He has plenty of childhood friends and mates at that club. I wouldn't be surprised if he eventually came full circle and returned to the red and white, having accomplished his green and gold mission.

Happy Australia Day!

[Corduroy]

Minotaur (EJ),

Does Surrey need someone like Cam Shep back. He's been gone for years now and their S/L D have held up OK. From what I saw last year Surrey have a very young D line and and in the years to come will probably be dominant. Tillo is goals helps too.

As for Arnell, I can't believe clubs don't tell him to phuk off. He is not someone who is going to teach anyone else much, because as a lax player he aint real smart. Yes he's athletic and strong, but dumb as rocks when he has the ball in his stick. A very self centered player and always chasing glory. I couldn't see him even giving up his time to help coach kids or mentor some of the younger MCC boys.

Happy Aus Day to you all too....Stay cool

[Minotaur]

Cam Shep would add another good coach/mentor to an already strong Surrey junior coaching staff. You're right about Surrey's young defense...plenty of young legs there, and with Tillo in goals, a bright future. Opinion around the club is that CS has done his dash, but the club still misses the individual. Also with the likes of Gene Kehoe and Michael Todors rising this season from 17's, SP should be able to build something solid for years to come. Just can't get complacent about junior recruiting! Build a strong foundation, "and they will come".

[backlax]

I like the 2 nights a week training excuse....

I had heard at the seasons end that some players at Caufield did not like the coach!
And the bloke that told me has gone to MCC???


Will caufield have a good enough team to play S/L this year?

[aussielax]

I like the 2 nights a week training excuse....

I had heard at the seasons end that some players at Caufield did not like the coach!
And the bloke that told me has gone to MCC???


Will caufield have a good enough team to play S/L this year?

With no Sheppard, Arnell, Stark and Tokarua they will struggle.

I think they will have a tough fight with malvern to avoid getting the wooden spoon.

[Corduroy]

NO CHANCE! Don't worry about Malvern being under question about relegation. Caulfield will be squeezed out. My mail is they will voluntarily move down to D1.

Thems the breaks when your whole S/L success relies on 'imports' - both local and international.

[diggity]

Eltham have gained Carl Menze, Scott Larkins, Adrian Carter & Mark Cleveland back for the 2006 season.

But may lose Scott Menze & Wayde Kendall
is this true? the OS mob will be back with you guys this season?

[backlax]

is this true? the OS mob will be back with you guys this season?


More than likely

[lukeoz]

mark cleveland will still be in london for another year as far as i know!! as for carl he is in austria at the moment but i think is heading home when the ski season ends

[Warriors26]

Cam Shep would add another good coach/mentor to an already strong Surrey junior coaching staff. You're right about Surrey's young defense...plenty of young legs there, and with Tillo in goals, a bright future. Opinion around the club is that CS has done his dash, but the club still misses the individual. Also with the likes of Gene Kehoe and Michael Todors rising this season from 17's, SP should be able to build something solid for years to come. Just can't get complacent about junior recruiting! Build a strong foundation, "and they will come".

Gene is a decent player but last i saw he is still knee high to a grasshopper and you wont to pin your future hopes on him. todor i can understand he is a good player a little one dimensional but he gets around that

[Minotaur]

Gene should be just fine playing seniors, Warrior. Since when did size detire people from playing this game? Gene is looking to play for a high school in the states, so that will defintely help his skill. Both will be impact players for Surrey in the future.

[Devils-Advocate]

how much will it hurt eltham to lose reggie?

[cannon]

how much will it hurt eltham to lose reggie?

in the short term...maybe a little, but in the long run...not at all

[igloo dweller]

it will hurt eltham, because
1) the person who goes into #6 wont be as good as he is
2) they will miss his leadership during games, but especially training

eltham have plenty of quality players in reserve and are able to fill the void better than any other club would. they still have plenty of experienced & current national players (sparks, tim fry, benny flem, danno, noofa, nyberg) running around.

they are still the team to beat

[Devils-Advocate]

what about willi without josh?

[backlax]

how much will it hurt eltham to lose reggie?

It will be a loss.....but everyone just needs to go up another gear.

And with another 5 national players at their peak to play their best Lax...I don't think it will be a noticeable impact.

He will be back for finals.........

[igloo dweller]

like eltham & reggie, josh not playing will hurt our state league side this year.

not all doom and gloom -
josh is not a key member of the SL at willy (like scoot or ruffy are) >>> binda is more of a 'bonus' player.
he only scored 3 or more goals twice last season (compared to n. stiglich who dipped below 3 three times in 16 games).
willy have depth & josh's replacement would already be playing SL at any other VLA club apart from eltham

panick stations! doom and gloom! -
he still commands a gun defender every time he's on the field coz hes such a freak >>> that defender will now switch onto a lesser player.
he creates more than he scores, & draws plenty of fouls.
taking josh out of an offence that scored 1 goal in 2 & 1/2 quaters during the grand final isnt going to help the our scoring power.

[laxmcc]

im a young player at mcc and iv been coached directly by Ken Nichols. iv talked to many lacrosse players both nationally and internationally about my lacrosse career and nobody has EVER helped me as much as kenny has. his knowledge about the game is overwhelming. having a good coach in state league, or any form of lacrosse for that matter is vital to further progressing in you chosen sport, he may get worked up at times but if i was in the committee i would never even think about another person for the coach and i just hope i get picked for state league next year to be under the guidence of such a figure.

[KnightsLAXDad]

Thanks for getting back on topic - keep the flaming to yourselves.

KLD

[Corduroy]

Laxmcc - you make a lot of sense with your comments about having a good coach, and the developmental impact they can have, but lets not confuse a good coach with Kenny. If I reflect on our banter from earlier in the year there was plenty of talk about the man and his all his new recruits. Would be fair to say the whole thing was an enormous failure. Couldn't beat a noteworthy team all year, infact couldn't always beat the ones below either. The guy continued to be abusive, aggressive and ineffective as a coach during the year. He even got sin binned becuase of his antics.

I see MCC have called for expressions of interest for their coaching roles. Lets hope someone can take the job, nurture the young guys, bleed the new recruits for one or two more seasons before they move on, and actually have some success.

Good luck to all those playing on the weekend. Keep the sticks down or i'll throw the flag!

Roy.

[laxmcc]

Laxmcc - you make a lot of sense with your comments about having a good coach, and the developmental impact they can have, but lets not confuse a good coach with Kenny. If I reflect on our banter from earlier in the year there was plenty of talk about the man and his all his new recruits. Would be fair to say the whole thing was an enormous failure. Couldn't beat a noteworthy team all year, infact couldn't always beat the ones below either. The guy continued to be abusive, aggressive and ineffective as a coach during the year. He even got sin binned becuase of his antics.

I see MCC have called for expressions of interest for their coaching roles. Lets hope someone can take the job, nurture the young guys, bleed the new recruits for one or two more seasons before they move on, and actually have some success.

Good luck to all those playing on the weekend. Keep the sticks down or i'll throw the flag!

Roy.

sorry bout my absense,

the reason we couldnt beat a noteworthey team this year was because 4 or 5 of our players went to the world cup (representing aus) and 4 or 5 went over to support them. we had crissy nichols playing state league for gods sake, (he has the skills but in my opinion is way to young being only 15 and stil eligable to play southern)

we had no dino the whole year (big brother) and we didnt have a full team the whole year, not one game. not saying that mcc in our first year of state league could hav taken out the flag but all the men we were missing really took its toll on us!!

p.s well done to eltham state league (#6 from eltham is wicked!!)

[whistleblower]

We had no dino the whole year (big brother) and we didnt have a full team the whole year, not one game. not saying that mcc in our first year of state league could hav taken out the flag but all the men we were missing really took its toll on us!!

p.s well done to eltham state league (#6 from eltham is wicked!!)[/QUOTE]


Unfortuantely thats the way the game goes..... When you look at it ....The best clubs generally have the best depth as well.

So where to now for MCC......I hear a new Coach maybe on the way and will you hold your recruits??