2012 season and recruiting

[Pekay]

Interesting to note they are supposedly picking up players from PNG - you wouldnt think they could be pushing for a NEAFL spot though.

See on their website they have been spending over 3 hours some nights at training - cant see too many players being interested in that

Nothing noted about their Div 3 (Besides Monday training at a TBC venue) and Challenge Cup, most certainly self sufficient by appearance.

[Pekay]

Great to see the Gosford AFC website up and running, certainly looking forward to meeting them in the middle of the season and wish them all the best of luck.

[DLH]

Note that Balmain have a number of inward clearances pending.

Josh Cass is a name that stands out, was a terrific young player at Nor-West and will be a big loss for them, hopefully does well at the Dockers.

A few recruits from WA and Tassie as well.

[Pekay]

Yeah, sad to see young Bondi leave Bensons but he does so with all our encouragement, the kid has an opportunity to be a star. He'll continue his footy under Bully down there, just hope the distraction of P plates, hitting the syrup and chasing skirt (My Hird the boy can pull the birds) doesn't influence him too much.

[DLH]

Yeah, sad to see young Bondi leave Bensons but he does so with all our encouragement, the kid has an opportunity to be a star. He'll continue his footy under Bully down there, just hope the distraction of P plates, hitting the syrup and chasing skirt (My Hird the boy can pull the birds) doesn't influence him too much.

Let's just hope he had the good sense to skim something off those rivers of gold that flow down there.

On another note, I'm hearing on the grapevine that Tadhg Kennelly might be pulling the boots on over St.George way.........

[Pekay]

Let's just hope he had the good sense to skim something off those rivers of gold that flow down there.

On another note, I'm hearing on the grapevine that Tadhg Kennelly might be pulling the boots on over St.George way.........

Tinny bastard probably took all the good stuff with him! Still baffled how he didn't make the State squad.

[DLH]

Tinny bastard probably took all the good stuff with him! Still baffled how he didn't make the State squad.

Agreed.

I'd suggest he would have stood a far better chance if he had have played down the road...........

[Pekay]

Agreed.

I'd suggest he would have stood a far better chance if he had have played down the road...........

Hit the nail on the head, the kid is a machine and has played against solid full grown opposition for 3 years now. Funny though, when the GWS squad was selected, it showed suburb of origin and when the state squad selected, club. Strange. He could've played at SHEagles this year, much closer to home for him, but didn't enjoy his brief time in 18s there so decided to follow Bully.

[chatovadafloor]

Just hope most of these new recruits get paid properly, word is a lot of last years squad werent paid correctly.

Note that Balmain have a number of inward clearances pending.

Josh Cass is a name that stands out, was a terrific young player at Nor-West and will be a big loss for them, hopefully does well at the Dockers.

A few recruits from WA and Tassie as well.

[DLH]

Just hope most of these new recruits get paid properly, word is a lot of last years squad werent paid correctly.

The fact that I've heard something similar from multiple sources suggests to me that the claim is not without some substance.

Seems the well may be running dry.

[BIGSHOW]

As a coach/ player/board member in 2011 I can assure you all that all players where paid post season as they where explained to during the course of the year.There was some confusion between different levels of the club but EVERY PLAYER HAS BEEN PAID and those who believe otherwise are misleading.And there has been a massive changing of the guard at the Dockers with bully and whitey .And those who know bully know he's a no bull@@@@ leader on and off the paddock.Which is obvious to all the newcomers and past players and I for one expect a great year on and off the paddock at DOCKERLAND.

[unconfuseme]

... gee that tape recording must be wearing thin!

[BIGSHOW]

Hey mug as previously stated mate it was the timing of payments that was the confusion.Also with any group of people 50+ there is always going to be someone not happy that's just footy (highs and lows).I understand that your favorite pass time is sticking it to Balmain and that's fine we had a good year last year and plan to continue on that path and hopefully pick up some silverware.

[Benchwarmer]

Hey MP
Taking cheap shots at Balmain is now boring particularly that they are showing great progress .
Credit when it's due. They should be congratulated.
With exception of One or two clubs ,I am guessing all PD clubs pay players and have issues with that from time to time

[Norris Lurker]

Guys, I love rumour and gossip as much as everyone else; and I've been around the traps long enough to know that 95% of comments about players being paid or not paid are bull@@@@.
But if you're going to allege any illegal activity, there's a time and place for such allegations - and it's not on this board. Take it through the appropriate authorities.