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[goswannie14]

As the season proper has started and the thread has gone way off topic, I am going to close it.

[Cheese Cake 69]

ps the Duck, if youve ever played under Hally you'd understand why he gets signed. He's got the runs on the board now and now comitting to a sideline coach only will only boost performances

Cheesecake, first of all I would never lower myself to play under Hally, I don?t think he would be able to teach me much. Now I understand that you are supportive of the Dockers and I respect that. I do however suggest that you read back over your notes before you post them. Your comments that Hally has got the runs on the board is extremely flawed. In the previous two years he has coached them, the Dockers have finished 10th/10 teams (2007) and 8th/10 teams (2008) and currently sits 10th/10 teams in 2009. Now I am not sure what you classify as runs on the board, but I would seriously question whether his record is that impressive. The only thing that would be impressive about those figures is if Hally was competing in the Diving at the Olympics. 10/10, 8/10 and 10/10 would almost guarantee him a spot on the podium! Runs on the board is definitely not the right phrase to use to reflect Hallys coaching career. I do however hope that your comments regarding Hally and being a sideline coach boosting his performance come to fruition. I also caught your game on the weekend and yes the scoreboard did reflect the game!

No ones denying the past ok. And 2007 is a longtime ago. Last year, yes, I think it was an excellent improvement. And to finish the way we did with the amount of injuries and what not last year was surpurb. People seem to enjoy writing us off but forget we belted the reigning premiers North Shore last time around. Obviously we didn't finish on the ladder where our list and talents would expected to be but we've taken that into this year.

What a shame you don't wear your heart on your sleeve like Hally does. You'd much prefer to bag him than actually contribute to anything

(oh as for the runs on the board, it includes not only the last years good form from the Dockers but also his coaching efforts with St George)

[The Rooster]

can i just say yes dockers did get beaten in firsts but looking at the seconds game and depth it must be a worry. The score in the main game may be in campbelltowns favor but when your seconds get belted like that then i would hate to have few injuries soon . balmain will get better its round one. in 6 weeks time if still same results then pace to burn can say what he likes but until then wait and see...

[boris]

Look dissapointing loss by the Dockers but I can assure everyone that the game was alot closer than the score board suggests

Yep that 5 goal to zero first quarter must of been unlucky,same with 10 goals to 2 at half time.

Face it, if you keep throwing silly money at fringe first graders from other clubs and average sfa players you arent going to improve.How long before your 18's fold?

[The Duck]

ps the Duck, if youve ever played under Hally you'd understand why he gets signed. He's got the runs on the board now and now comitting to a sideline coach only will only boost performances

Cheesecake, first of all I would never lower myself to play under Hally, I don?t think he would be able to teach me much. Now I understand that you are supportive of the Dockers and I respect that. I do however suggest that you read back over your notes before you post them. Your comments that Hally has got the runs on the board is extremely flawed. In the previous two years he has coached them, the Dockers have finished 10th/10 teams (2007) and 8th/10 teams (2008) and currently sits 10th/10 teams in 2009. Now I am not sure what you classify as runs on the board, but I would seriously question whether his record is that impressive. The only thing that would be impressive about those figures is if Hally was competing in the Diving at the Olympics. 10/10, 8/10 and 10/10 would almost guarantee him a spot on the podium! Runs on the board is definitely not the right phrase to use to reflect Hallys coaching career. I do however hope that your comments regarding Hally and being a sideline coach boosting his performance come to fruition. I also caught your game on the weekend and yes the scoreboard did reflect the game!

[YoungKanga]

I never bagged out anyone.

Look dissapointing loss by the Dockers but I can assure everyone that the game was alot closer than the score board suggests. Makes it difficult for the coaching staff to do much opposition scouting on a team like Campbeltown when they bring in a lot of players from outer leagues.

Good to see Dockers young guns Mobbs and Jones standing up though.

Best of luck to the Blues though, just be lucky that you caught us at the begining of the year before we could really gel.

Wat game were u watching cheesecake!! U MUPPET!!!
It was pretty much all over by half time.... We were on top all day...

[Pace To Burn]

I never bagged out anyone.

Look dissapointing loss by the Dockers but I can assure everyone that the game was alot closer than the score board suggests. Makes it difficult for the coaching staff to do much opposition scouting on a team like Campbeltown when they bring in a lot of players from outer leagues.

Good to see Dockers young guns Mobbs and Jones standing up though.

Best of luck to the Blues though, just be lucky that you caught us at the begining of the year before we could really gel.

Its the same for everyone mate. You had as many guys from other leagues if not more than us so i cant see why that would be an issue

[Cheese Cake 69]

So Cheese and Rooster, any comments today?

I never bagged out anyone.

Look dissapointing loss by the Dockers but I can assure everyone that the game was alot closer than the score board suggests. Makes it difficult for the coaching staff to do much opposition scouting on a team like Campbeltown when they bring in a lot of players from outer leagues.

Good to see Dockers young guns Mobbs and Jones standing up though.

Best of luck to the Blues though, just be lucky that you caught us at the begining of the year before we could really gel.

[Pace To Burn]

It was the way in which we went about things buddy... can only play the team that's put in front of you

Since when did this thread become the bag Balmain thread? Some you blokes need a good kick up the clacker.

Or though, i wouldnt be surprised if your trying to deflect attention from your own clubs poor recruitment thus far

Lets just see if where having the same conversation come September.

ps the Duck, if youve ever played under Hally you'd understand why he gets signed. He's got the runs on the board now and now comitting to a sideline coach only will only boost performances

you got enough players this year to field 2 sides??? also balmain finished above you last year or forgot that

So Cheese and Rooster, any comments today?

[The Rooster]

Yeah well actually field three sides. Well see who finishes ahead of who this year, ill put my money where my mouth is will you? And it wont be by percentages either

to miss finals can come down to percentages... so it does count..
and wont put money on it as i have no involvement in it... i wish all the teams al the best this season and hopefully all teams can be competetive against east coast, uni and penno....north shore and dockers for the 5

[Pace To Burn]

Your not wrong, your club will be in a lot better position with him not playing and showing what sort of squib he is.

Definately book your holidays for September

[GoEagles]

Since when did this thread become the bag Balmain thread? Some you blokes need a good kick up the clacker.

Or though, i wouldnt be surprised if your trying to deflect attention from your own clubs poor recruitment thus far

Lets just see if where having the same conversation come September.

ps the Duck, if youve ever played under Hally you'd understand why he gets signed. He's got the runs on the board now and now comitting to a sideline coach only will only boost performances

Your not wrong, your club will be in a lot better position with him not playing and showing what sort of squib he is.

Definately book your holidays for September

[The Insider]

what constitutes runs on the board? 4 wins and 14 losses? a winning percentage of 29%? or coming 8th out of 10 teams?

i'll tell you what constitutes runs on the board. making finals. so until that happens, all clubs would be best served just playing footy rather than trying to talk themselves up.

[Cheese Cake 69]

Since when did this thread become the bag Balmain thread? Some you blokes need a good kick up the clacker.

Or though, i wouldnt be surprised if your trying to deflect attention from your own clubs poor recruitment thus far

Lets just see if where having the same conversation come September.

ps the Duck, if youve ever played under Hally you'd understand why he gets signed. He's got the runs on the board now and now comitting to a sideline coach only will only boost performances

[I_Heart_Kefalas]

Rooster, ease up on the chicken feed. I wasnt asking you for a comment, I was asking cheesecake. I was wondering what recruits Balmain have this year that will make them any better than what they were last year.

Quack, Quack Duck,

Just noticed that the Sydney AFL website is actually profiling the Balmain Dockers this week. Head there for all of the inside word on recruits etc. I notice however there is no mention of the former Bulldogs no.1 backman Nick 'Nobby' O'Brien leaving the kennel to become a Docker.... Could this be one of their aces up their sleave? Cheesecake, interested to hear more!

Nobby is a fantastic bloke and is dearly missed at the Kennel. Wish him all the very best....Our loss, Balmain's gain, as they say. I am 100% certain he will fit in perfectly at the Dockers.....