My Afternoon at the Footy....

Submitted by ravenxau on

So, I decided that I would go to the local footy and catch up with a few mates that I play lawn bowls with during the summer. Down to the Eastern Oval I went to watch the clash between Redan and East-Point in the Ballarat Football League. What I saw was a very entertaining game played in trying wet and cold conditions with Redan coming away with the victory. I had such a good time, I'm going to sign up for a membership with the Lions for season 2014. Looking forward to going to more games in the future.

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ravenxau Topic starter Sun, 1 Sep 2013 - 09:32

cobrascorer wrote:

Oh, dear. I meant WESTERN Lions as favourites.

I'll have to check the Blt FL site, thanks Borough 1874.

lol - no problem Cobrascorer - just looked at the BFL board, there is only one active thread there, but it does have some good discussions going on - I'll be spending some time there now that I know about it. Here is the main thread:-
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/ballarat-fl-2012.924227/

digs Sun, 1 Sep 2013 - 09:56

ravenxau wrote:

cobrascorer wrote:

Gee, the North Blt City u18.5 came back to win well! I read the Record during the Darley v Redan reserves match -- ho hum, and I'm still in shock at the way North Blt City were well out played from later in the first quarter. Eastern Lions would now rank as favourites for the flag. But, don't get too confident.

nah, never get too confident - just nice to get an upset win over the flag favorites. IMHO, I would say Sunbury, Redan, and Nth City are all about equal chances at this point...

Very impressive win by the Redan boys yesterday Raven.
Massive wake up call for he City players who are about half as good as they think they are.

ravenxau Topic starter Mon, 16 Sep 2013 - 07:37

Well Done to the Nth City boys turning the tables and thumping Redan - you'll need more of the same against Sunbury in the GF. On a side note:- Redan are in the reserves GF, so at least there will be something to cheer for on Saturday. Good luck to both Nth. and Sunbury....

darley92 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 - 13:03

Sunbury to go back to back
Horwood has played it smart resting players all year, finishing 3rd on prupose. If its dry and sunny, sunbury to win.

digs Mon, 16 Sep 2013 - 13:17

darley92 wrote:

Sunbury to go back to back

Horwood has played it smart resting players all year, finishing 3rd on prupose. If its dry and sunny, sunbury to win.

Don't be too sure about that Darley me boy.
North Ballarat City have done a magnificent job in making the grand final in such a short time. Treated as second class citizens in not being allowed to play in the BFL & having to travel to Bendigo for two years they have done it the hard way. The restrictions & conditions they have faced have only driven them harder.
Prior to joining the VFL the Roosters were a dominant force in the BFL & I can see a lot of similarities with this North City side.
Guess you will be cheering for Sunbury like 90 percent of BFL supporters.

vfa Mon, 16 Sep 2013 - 14:10

North Ballarat City will win by 15 points. Any North Ballarat team playing in a GF is generally hard to beat.

Borough1874 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 - 14:19

Where's the grand final at? Please don't tell me eureka stadium.

As the great man said

They'll be able to catch the Ballarat V Line train. Then the connecting north Ballarat courtesy bus , have a Parma & scones at half time , enjoy the BEST facilities & give North Ballarat city a 5 goals start.