This Saturday at 2:00 PM (with the 2nds game on at 5:00 PM) will be the last practice match for the Northern Blues. Then, like the AFL, the VFL has a complex first round, where the Blues play Willi.
Alas, I haven't been able to find any teams yet. Hopefully that will be fixed before the start of the game, but I cannot guarantee that.
A little good news - the Blues' Development Team beat Box Hill easily last weekend.
NORTHERN BLUES 1.1 4.3 9.8 12. 12. (84)
BOX HILL HAWKS 1.1 2.6 2.7 5. 8. (38)
GOALS: McDonald 3, Murray 2, Dufficy 2, Walton, Gleeson, Coulson, Grgic, Dirago
Gleeson is Adrian 'Bear' Gleeson's lad (as I have mentioned previously).
The Blues first 'real' match is on April 6th: the 2nd Sunday of the 1st round of VFL footy.
The VFL is being shown again this year on the ABC: of that I am very happy. Thank you, ABC, for the coverage. It is appreciated.
This Saturday at 2:00 PM (with the 2nds game on at 5:00 PM) will be the last practice match for the Northern Blues. Then, like the AFL, the VFL has a complex first round, where the Blues play Willi.
Alas, I haven't been able to find any teams yet. Hopefully that will be fixed before the start of the game, but I cannot guarantee that.
A little good news - the Blues' Development Team beat Box Hill easily last weekend.
NORTHERN BLUES 1.1 4.3 9.8 12. 12. (84)
BOX HILL HAWKS 1.1 2.6 2.7 5. 8. (38)
GOALS: McDonald 3, Murray 2, Dufficy 2, Walton, Gleeson, Coulson, Grgic, Dirago
Gleeson is Adrian 'Bear' Gleeson's lad (as I have mentioned previously).
The Blues first 'real' match is on April 6th: the 2nd Sunday of the 1st round of VFL footy.
The VFL is being shown again this year on the ABC: of that I am very happy. Thank you, ABC, for the coverage. It is appreciated.
Hey CRASH, where is tomorrow's game being played and who are they playing? Think I'll mosey along...
It is at Visy Park at 2:00 (although I have also heard 2:30 elsewhere and 4:00 PM Friday, which has already passed). Hopefully there is no crap and the game will start around 2:00!
Not going well:
Blues 1 - 3- 9
Zebras 7 - 1 - 43
and we kicked the first 3 scores of the game (3 points).
Casboult has just scored the first goal after a hanger early in the 2nd quarter.
CFC players: Johnson, Holman, Giles, Sheehan, McInnes, Scotland, Reynolds, Cripps, Casboult, Bootsma, Wood, Cachia, Temay, Graham, Lucas.
Casboult takes another hanger and boots our 2nd goal.
Blues 2 - 4 - 16
Zebras 7 - 2 - 44
Cachia and Graham getting a fair bit of the ball.
good stuff crash, keep the updates coming please :)
Casboult takes another hanger and boots our 2nd goal.
Blues 2 - 4 - 16
Zebras 7 - 2 - 44
Cachia and Graham getting a fair bit of the ball.
Sounds like the bolt wants to play against the tiggers!
Losing 70-25.
Interestingly Giles has hold Tom Lee goalless thus far. Looks a prospect.
Losing 70-25.
Interestingly Giles has hold Tom Lee goalless thus far. Looks a prospect.
What a new guy doing well? Wonder if MM is watching or will be told we actually someone else (a tall) that could take McInnes position. ::)
I am almost glad my daughter kicked me off the computer; what an ordinary effort.
Blues 4.10.34,
Zebras 16.4.100.
Beaten by 11 goals is not the sort of thing we need leading into the season.
Disposals: Graham 30, Cachia 26, Wilkinson 21, Scotland 21, Thomas 20.
That, with Wood's dominance in the ruck, says that our midfield isn't that bad.
Goals: Casboult 2, Wilkinson, Dufficy
Considering that Casboult got his 2 in about 5 minutes in the 2nd quarter, that suggests our forward line is not going so well.
Giles had a good one in defence and kept his man goalless. That is good news for a young kid.
Wood had 44 or more taps.
Cripps had 16 possessions, which is probably not enough to get him a game ahead of Graham or Cachia. Over 2/3 of Graham's possessions were contested.
Northern Blues VFL Squad: 2. Blaine Johnson, 3. Myles Dorman, 4. Tom Wilson, 10. Tim Totevski, 12. Steven Murray, 14. Nick Holman, 16. Michael Dufficy, 18. Cameron Giles, 20. Ciaran Sheehan, 26. Andrew McInnes, 29. Heath Scotland, 31. Jack Anthony, 32. Joel Wilkinson, 33. Tyson Thomas, 34. Luke Reynolds, 38. Josh Callaway, 39. Patrick Cripps, 41. Levi Casboult, 42. Josh Bootsma, 50. Cameron Wood, 52. Jack Johnston, 59. Jaryd Cachia, 67. Tom Temay, 75. Nick Graham, 77. Kane Lucas, 78. Sam Cattapan
Northern Blues Development Squad: 1. Will Couch, 5. Kyle Emley, 6. Brad McCann, 9. Dean Soncin, 13. Hugh Curnow, 15. Paul Dirago, 16. Michael Dufficy, 21. Athiei Kur, 22. Tom Grimes, 25. Gerard Sutton, 30. Sean Bolger, 35. Mitchell Gleeson, 36. Matt Evans, 37. Ben Walton, 46. Glenn Grgic, 47. Jordan Roberts, 53. Keenan Posar, 55. Matthew Haynes, 56. Mitchell Johnson, 62. Braydn Taglieri, 63. Hayden Taylor, 64. Jesse Tardio, 66. Daniel Watson, 69. Jacob Gleeson, 71. Kyle McDonald, 81. Benjamin Toman, 82. Jarryd Coulson
Like last week, the development squad are doing the job, leading 18 points to 13 at quarter time.
No final scores, yet, but the Blues were 17 points up in the final quarter.
Very, very disappointing. In one respect I am glad I didn't get to the game.
Good news on Giles, Graham and Cachia.
Roll on April 6.
It would be interesting to know what the objectives of the Northern Blues are. Winning may not rate highly.
Yesterday I watched the Eagles and Dockers aligned teams East Perth and Peel Thunder go at it. looked like East Perth (Eagles) where intent on winning the game, but Peel looked a little more disjointed and looked to me to be playing a one or two of guy's out of position.
East Perth won well but they were in last years granny and I think Peel were a couple down on the bench.
http://northernbluesfc.com.au/news/326-nbfc-sandringham-deliver-blues-wake-up-call.html
Sandringham deliver Blues wake-up call
by Kris Neil
A sharp-shooting Sandringham have defeated the Northern Blues in their final contest of the pre-season, the home side going down by 66 points at Visy Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Zebras kicked six unanswered goals to begin the game, with their fleet footed forwards – lead by Trent Dennis Lane (four goals) - causing headaches for the Blues defense all afternoon.
Northern were unable to weather the ferocious pressure applied at the contests, with Sandringham winning each quarter despite losing the possession count by 37.
Levi Casboult did his best to will his team back into the contest, with both of his goals coming from strong contested marks in the second quarter.
But Sandringham exploited the Blues turnovers in their back half, with efficient counter attacking football, creating opportunities for open goals and deep marks for their forwards.
Northern were made to rue their missed opportunities in front of goal, registering a disappointing 4 goals and 10 behinds from their 40 inside 50 entries.
Several players stood tall for the Blues in spite of the heavy defeat, with youngsters Cameron Giles and Patrick Cripps performing gallantly all afternoon.
Giles gathered 16 possessions in three quarters while limiting the impact of Sandringham’s Tom Lee in his key defensive post, while Cripps registered 16 possessions to compliment his three inside fifties and two tackles.
Nick Graham also continued his stellar form, picking up 30 possessions to be considered among Northern’s best.
Cameron Wood was dominant in the ruck contributing 45 hit outs to help the midfield draw level in the clearances at 30 a piece.
Speaking with northernbluesfc.com.au post game, Giles expressed his disappointment in the loss but said it the focus was on regrouping for the clash against Williamstown.
“It felt good to get my hands on the ball a bit, but obviously it’s always disappointing when the team loses,” Giles said.
“It didn’t click for us today, unfortunately our structures got held down a bit.
“We’ll regroup now and hopefully be a bit more vocal and physical by the time we play against the Seagulls.”
Northern Blues next game is against Williamstown in their Round 1 match on Sunday, April 6.
NORTHERN BLUES 0.3 2.6 3.8 4.10 (34)
SANDRINGHAM ZEBRAS 6.1 9.3 12.4 16.4 (100)
GOALS:Casboult 2, Dufficy, Wilkinson
IN Casboult, Giles, Wood, Cripps, Graham :D
IN Casboult, Giles, Wood, Cripps, Graham :D
Outs ??
Sorry, probably the wrong thread to take this further!
Wish I knew why McAfee won't let me visit the NBs website. Tried to follow the link about to the article on the NBs website and I got the big red cross indicating the site is unsafe!!! >:(
Wish I knew why McAfee won't let me visit the NBs website. Tried to follow the link about to the article on the NBs website and I got the big red cross indicating the site is unsafe!!! >:(
Same thing happened to me over the week-end. >:(
Wish I knew why McAfee won't let me visit the NBs website. Tried to follow the link about to the article on the NBs website and I got the big red cross indicating the site is unsafe!!! >:(
I clicked "visit anyway" and the world didn't end. McAfee is like an overprotective parent from the 1950's. ;)
Baggers try adding the NB's website to your list of trusted sites.
Macafee? You're living in the past Baggers, quite living in the past!
Macafee? You're living in the past Baggers, quite living in the past!
So rather than a cheap shot... what would you suggest I do to overcome this problem? That's what I was asking for.
IN Casboult, Giles, Wood, Cripps, Graham :D
Fair ins....given McInnes was so woeful Giles might be a chance to play....
Baggers try adding the NB's website to your list of trusted sites.
Will do, thank you, 3 Leos... :)
Macafee? You're living in the past Baggers, quite living in the past!
So rather than a cheap shot... what would you suggest I do to overcome this problem? That's what I was asking for.
Sheesh it was a joke, from the Simpsons? "You're livin the past Marge....quit livin in the past!".
TBH I use Trendo Micro Security and it's the best. Want to know why? Because I never even know that it's there!
Macafee? You're living in the past Baggers, quite living in the past!
So rather than a cheap shot... what would you suggest I do to overcome this problem? That's what I was asking for.
Sheesh it was a joke, from the Simpsons? "You're livin the past Marge....quit livin in the past!".
TBH I use Trendo Micro Security and it's the best. Want to know why? Because I never even know that it's there!
I'll have a look at Trendo... thank you. And I don't watch the Simpsons. :)
Whoops that should read Trend!
I use Trend as well it seem OK, in combination with Malwarebytes is pretty much covers everything. I think Trend probably works best in a corporate environment where you can have a cloud service covering email and web reputation.
McAffee is still being distributed, Dell supply a trial license with every new PC.
Sophos also has some nice products, useful in a mixed environment.
You need a good PC and reliable Internet connection to get the best out of the latest versions.
I know it's off topic... sorry about that but I really appreciate the advice fellow CSCers. Our use is home business, not corporate. Mrs Baggers and I are about to update our computers (all 3 of them!!! - 2 laptops and 1 desktop). Question is do we make the leap to Apple!
I know it's off topic... sorry about that but I really appreciate the advice fellow CSCers. Our use is home business, not corporate. Mrs Baggers and I are about to update our computers (all 3 of them!!! - 2 laptops and 1 desktop). Question is do we make the leap to Apple!
I'll send you a PM.
I know it's off topic... sorry about that but I really appreciate the advice fellow CSCers. Our use is home business, not corporate. Mrs Baggers and I are about to update our computers (all 3 of them!!! - 2 laptops and 1 desktop). Question is do we make the leap to Apple!
The answer is as follows:
If you are a PC user that is used to organising your files, and folders with names, dates and icons and putting them where it makes sense to you then no.
If you are the sort of user that just wants to use their stuff, stuck in a framework provided by a manufacturer, and not controlling where and how you move your files, then Yes.
Ultimately, both have strengths, both have limitations, Apple is really good at dumbing it down for novice users who have no concept of what they are achieving and just do what works, I have had two apple products. One iPod and one iPhone. The iPod was okay, but frustrating, but there was no as good alternative available at the time.
The iPhone on the other hand, has driven me nuts with the way you move photos, movies, ringtones, and stuff around on it.
Its very much a personal preference with no right answer, but its a lot of money to spend trying something different, and moving back and forward from each framework has its issues from what I can see. Its easier to leave apple than it is to go towards it, but that is because PC's are more flexible.
Funny, we are having a conversation similar to this one on facebook with my friends currently. Makes for interesting reading.
CAVEATE: I am an IT person, and I dont want to relinquish control of my files to my Apple product as I like being in control of my files and that may be part of the reason why I dislike the apple operating framework.
I know it's off topic... sorry about that but I really appreciate the advice fellow CSCers. Our use is home business, not corporate. Mrs Baggers and I are about to update our computers (all 3 of them!!! - 2 laptops and 1 desktop). Question is do we make the leap to Apple!
The answer is as follows:
If you are a PC user that is used to organising your files, and folders with names, dates and icons and putting them where it makes sense to you then no.
If you are the sort of user that just wants to use their stuff, stuck in a framework provided by a manufacturer, and not controlling where and how you move your files, then Yes.
Ultimately, both have strengths, both have limitations, Apple is really good at dumbing it down for novice users who have no concept of what they are achieving and just do what works, I have had two apple products. One iPod and one iPhone. The iPod was okay, but frustrating, but there was no as good alternative available at the time.
The iPhone on the other hand, has driven me nuts with the way you move photos, movies, ringtones, and stuff around on it.
Its very much a personal preference with no right answer, but its a lot of money to spend trying something different, and moving back and forward from each framework has its issues from what I can see. Its easier to leave apple than it is to go towards it, but that is because PC's are more flexible.
Funny, we are having a conversation similar to this one on facebook with my friends currently. Makes for interesting reading.
CAVEATE: I am an IT person, and I dont want to relinquish control of my files to my Apple product as I like being in control of my files and that may be part of the reason why I dislike the apple operating framework.
One of Apple's biggest problems is the control the company wants to keep over its hardware. They do not like criticism - a friend of mine got banned from their web based material because he stated they were not perfect (and I am not exaggerating).
Microsoft put up with the flack: they consider it feedback.
To put in my 2 cents worth, if all your present files are PC, then it is better to keep with a PC. Apple have done a lot over the years about the incompatibility problems, but you will have issues.
Wow, gotta say that the advice/support from CSC buddies has been fantastic... and you're all on the same page!
PC it is! Mrs Baggers and I thank you. :) :)
I used PC for years until I got the opportunity to purchase a cheap mac. ($500 MacBook Pro)
I could never go back to Windows. I even built a Hackintosh with OSX/Win 7 dual boot and I NEVER use Windows. OS X is way more user friendly and intuitive. You don't get viruses/malware and even if something slipped through, "MacKeeper" will find it and get rid of it. The hardware is pricey but once you have it, upgrading to new versions of the operating system usually cost $20. Everything just works how it should.
Time the AFL and VFL got on the same page and started supporting each other.
The VFL season start must co-incide with the AFL season start... ditto practice matches.
Serious amateur hour that this does not happen.
My PC has a fan problem ATM so I'm using my wife's IPad. Hate it!
My PC has a fan problem ATM so I'm using my wife's IPad. Hate it!
I don't mind it as a portable device. I use my PC for all the important stuff but if I just want to browse while watching TV, I love the ipad. And the games are much easier to play than on my phone! :P
I find MACs to be a pain in the ass. Cannot stand that shight but ipads are brilliant for when traveling.
My PC has a fan problem ATM so I'm using my wife's IPad. Hate it!
I don't mind it as a portable device. I use my PC for all the important stuff but if I just want to browse while watching TV, I love the ipad. And the games are much easier to play than on my phone! :P
Yes, fair comment JK.
Both types of operating system have strengths and weaknesses, reality is you need a very good reason to change, this is especially the case if you have a legacy of using one type or the other. A good reason would be there is a specific program you need to work with that is only available on one or the other, or your employer requires a specific system. I use both because there are some designer / developer type programs that work better on one or the other or are only available on one.
It terms of hardware there is now little difference between Apple and PC, it is virtually interchangeable so just peel off the Apple sticker and use you generic hardware in your Mac. How the machines are designed and built is a different issue, but the parts are generally the same.
As for the comment about viruses that is completely unfounded, it is a wives tail. Managing a small network I can tell you that the biggest problem I have is making Mac users realise that they have a virus which has spread to everybody. They are often in complete denial. While it is true that the Apple have done a good job of making it harder for viruses and trojans to interrupt what you are doing, it gives users a false sense of security. Allegedly two of the most pervasive trojans last year were using Macs and iPhones as vectors, allegedly because Apple despite knowing about a weakness failed to patch holes in the OS. Similarly this year we have seen a growing attack base using Linux clients due to the same basic misguided perceptions, the idea that only Windows is vulnerable.
But I suggest the mods start a separate thread about this, if some architecture fan boys get on here it will become bigger than the EFC thread! ;D ;D ;D