Two weeks ago, my girls and I watched Amanda over at I Am Baker decorate this gorgeous pink and yellow cake live on her Facebook page.
I wanted to focus solely on the decorating in the video for time's sake. No one wants to watch anyone bake and cake for 4 hours in real time. So I baked three 6″ lemon cakes, made a batch of raspberry frosting for the filling, and 2 batches of lemon flavored frosting for the outside of the cake. Then I leveled, filled, stacked, and crumb coated the cakes.
I really wanted a consistent look and taste when the cake was cut in to, so I gambled and did not put a dam around the filling. This was a huge mistake. The raspberry frosting was way too soft and not only oozed out of the sides, but also let the layers slide around when I was crumb coating the sides. As you can see, the final product was leaning… So I popped it into the freezer for 2 hours to firm it up before decorating it. The last thing I wanted was for the cake layers to slide off of each other while I was live with the world.
I chose to try out a new recipe for the outer frosting, which turned out to also be a mistake. Although delicious, it did not crust, which made crumb coating almost impossible. Since I was doing this cake live with my kids, I wanted to simplify the design a bit and chose to only do 1 yellow and 1 pink for frosting colors.
Once the cake was sufficiently frozen and the frosting colors were mixed up, the girls and I posted this picture to let everyone know that we were going live 5 minutes later.
Of course, 5 minutes turned into 10 minutes because I run on mom time. Don't judge me; they look cute, but it's really hard to get anything done.
Not gonna lie, guys–I was really nervous going live like that! Which I wasn't expecting because I used to act. You'd think it would be no big deal for me. But it was really nerve raking! Despite the air conditioning, I was getting sweaty, and it was all nerves. I'm so glad it wasn't just me on my own; my littles kept me grounded and made the whole thing so much fun! The baby (of course) pooped right at the beginning, forcing me to leave everyone with my 5 and 3 year olds while I changed her diaper. The kids were all shamelessly sticking their fingers in the frosting, coughing on the cake, and giving their blunt and honest opinions through the whole thing. My 3 year old literally told me that it looked like poop at one point, haha! At one point I had to mix up more pink frosting because I ran out, and my husband reconfigured our set up multiple times throughout until we were able to get everyone in the frame.
It was a learning curve to say the least, but I seriously had a blast! Thank you to everyone who joined us live. If you missed it, I embedded the video of the live stream below. I promise you will be entertained. Or you can just skip ahead for pictures, some photos and my modified, dairy free recipes. Or both!
Baking with Kids #1: The Raspberry Lemonade CakeThe girls and I went decorated a cake live, and this was the result. No editing, no cropping, just 100% real life happening right here. It started with the baby pooping and ending with the baby crying. It was perfect. And we made an awesome looking raspberry lemonade flavored cake. If you have 40 minutes, watch it and be entertained by the chaos that is my life.
The icing job is not perfect; needless to say, I was a bit distracted. I let the girls do the dollops on top of the cake, because I wanted them to feel involved. The perfectionist in me wanted to do the whole thing myself to ensure that it looked perfect. But I'm glad that the mom in me won out. Our version of the I Am Baker cake is no where near as pretty, but I love it so much because it's ours.
It smelled just like raspberry lemonade, and tasted just like raspberry lemonade. It's the perfect summer cake.
I adapted this lemon velvet cake recipe from Rock Recipes into my own dairy free version, which I will of course share with you at the end of this post. It's moist, light, and popping with lemon flavor.
The raspberry filling is a dairy free adaptation of this strawberry frosting from I Am Baker. It was the perfect compliment for the lemon, as the raspberry added a bright, fruity flavor, without being overly sweet. But as I mentioned above, it is a very soft frosting. I would not recommend it for covering a cake in, though it might work for cupcakes.
Overall, this cake was a learning experience. I learned more about my craft as a cake artist and also reaffirmed that the best place for me to be is with my kids by my side.
Add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, lemon zest, and 1 cup of flour. Mix.
Add the lemon juice last, pouring through a strainer to ensure no pulp or seeds make it into the batter. Mix well to fully incorporate it.
Divide batter between greased and floured cake pans. I used three 6″ pans, but it would easily work in two 8″ pans too. Whatever works best for your needs.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool completely before removing from pans.
Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition.
Add the splash of milk after the 2nd cup of powdered sugar.
Once all the ingredients are added, whisk until you are happy with the consistency, keeping in mind that it is a soft frosting.
With the whisk attachment, mix the shortening on medium until it softens up, about 2 minutes.
Add the extracts and 1 cup of powdered sugar, whisking well to combine.
Alternate adding the milk and the rest of the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.
Once all the ingredients are added, scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then put the mixer on medium high and whisk for 7 minutes.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl one more time, and whisk for another 10 seconds to make sure everything got mixed in well.
Honestly, I'm not sure. I've never used coconut oil in baking before. I know that shortening will give better stability, but as far as whether coconut oil will make the cake too moist to handle… Only one way to find out! If you try it, let me know how it turns out!
This looks amazing! I'm not very good in baking, you have some great skills mama.
Thank you! It's become a passion of mine over the last 10 years.
Looks so delicious! I must try this recipe!
This looks amazing!! I LOVE anything raspberry lemonade! I'm so glad the mom in you won out also because you will have this memory forever! And great job going live! That had to be scary! Haha can't wait to try it!
Thank you! My kids still talk about doing this cake together. I am SO glad the mom in me won out that day!
Oh wow I think it came out lovely! I love the sides so cool! I've seen cakes around the internet like that and I've been dying to try!
This just screams summer to me! I love it!!
Doesn't it though? I am so ready for warm weather!
This looksss just so darn good! 😋It looks moist, colorful,and tasty! That's all the things I love in a cake! Keep it up!
Delicious! For our late summer wedding, we had a pink lemonade cake with strawberry filling!
Wow, that is beautiful! The flavor combination sounds amazing too!
Thank you! It's one of my favorite flavor combinations.
Your cake turned out so beautifully! I love the colors and the flavors sound like it would pair nicely!
Thank you! It did turn out quite lovely.
Wow this is absoloutely gorgeous!. You are a professional! I really dont know if mine will turn out nearly as good. I need to get the right tools first.
Love the cake and idea of doing a video with your kids, that's so fun! Thanks for the awesome dairy free recipe. I have been looking for a dairy free option for my little man's birthday! I think we are going to give this one a try!
I make a pink lemonade cake usually every easter so I am looking forward to trying this. Your cake looks perfect and your buttercream is smooth as a baby's bottom! I have a hard time smoothing buttercream even as a cake artist lol. Yummy post!
This is so pretty and looks delicious!
This is lovely! So bright and perfect for Spring!
Hahaha! There was definitely plenty of that stuff in my video too! And I had quite the mess to clean up afterwards. But I'm so glad that I did it with them anyways, because it's a precious memory we will all have forever.
This looks so yummy and it's also pretty to boot!
It was such a yummy flavor combo! Thanks for checking it out!


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What To Know About Forensic Nursing Jobs
by Work-At-Home-Jobs | Jul 14, 2014 | Nursing School |
A relatively new field of expertise is forensic nursing, which is a combination of the traditional nursing care and the various aspects of law enforcement. The forensic nursing jobs that are in demand today include the treatment of the crime victims together with scientific crime scene work. Nurses who specialize in forensic sciences may work in clinical settings or out in the field. One thing that they also do is to help patients both physically and emotionally as they protect their rights. One important job of a forensic nurse is to collect and preserve evidence. Many of these jobs will have encounters with sexual assaulted victims and examine them as physical evidence is gathered for these sensitive cases.
Forensic nursing that also offers advanced training would be required of qualified registered nurses for several types of forensic nursing jobs. General set up of forensic nursing programs are plotted in programs that would run for two years that award a Master of Science in Nursing. Categories of forensic nursing are the following: Gerontology – focuses on the investigation of abuse of the elderly and the neglect of senior citizens; Sexual Assault – two specialties in this area are SANE-A, which is Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for Adults and Adolescents, and SANE-P, which means Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for Pediatrics. These two specialties would need to be updated periodically.
Investigative Nurse/Coroner, on the other hand, includes gathering medical information about the deceased and also researching on the social history of the victim to assist the investigation of the coroner. Another forensic nursing job is that of a Psychiatric forensic nurse, which includes caring for patients who have committed crimes and also have been victims of the crime as well. Those who work in the Correctional Facilities include the care of the inmates and the collection of evidence as needed. The demand for forensic nurses has not yet reached its full potential as this is still a relatively new field and its expansion is still something that everybody is waiting for. Movies and television actually help in propagating the news about this important career to the masses so, hopefully, their awareness would add to the voices who are pursuing the boom of forensic science.
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Car has always started on the second try. When this usually happens, motor is warm (driven a half-hour prior). Never had this happen in 50+ years of driving.
Really?? Admittedly I do not have your extensive driving experience; as I only having had a license for the last 40 years, but I remember until the late 1980's that if often took 3-4 cranks to start a car. Sometimes you even had to do things with a choke lever and on some mornings I even had to ride the throttle to keep the car from stalling out until it warmed up.
But 50 years, I didn't know that those 1968 models always were so reliable that they always started on the first turn of the key.
ammcinnis and Biebs like this.
The only time my car had trouble starting was the day after I washed it.
Moisture got somewhere it shouldn't have.
Car: 2019 Outback premium. Tungsten metallic.
Notice I pointed out "when the motor was warm". You said "until it warmed up". Think before you type.
That is not true. The dials all do a swing during startup.
Sorry I was not more explicit. The dials swing to full scale and back to zero when the ignition is turned on. But if you pause till after the dials are done with their turnon dance, then crank the engine, the tach will show the cranking speed until the engine catches and runs. In most cars these days, the tach barely has time to register before the engine fires and runs up to idle. So it's easy to miss. But if the car isn't starting, you will have more time to see if the tach shows cranking speed. If not, the ignition is not firing. If the tach shows the ignition working, start troubleshooting with the fuel system.
Since OP notices his starting problems after a short shut down, something is heat soaking. That can affect electronic ignition components or fuel. I just tossed up an old school way to make that first cut. Yes, I have seen exactly that symptom before as an ignition component gets weak.
OP may have a problem with the immobilizer. "Always starts on the second try" makes that seem less likely, but it's still a possibility.


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Even mild stagflation can damage asset values and investors should be wary, even gold investors, warns the World Gold Council
16th Oct 21, 12:15pm by Guest
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This content is sourced from the World Gold Council.
Over the past two months, economic growth has disappointed even as inflation has exceeded expectations. A real risk of stagflationary conditions, with rising costs amid lower growth, appears to be on the cards.
Stagflation, if severe, can be damaging to both the economy and financial markets. But we don't need a repeat of the 1970s for assets to be affected. Our analysis shows that even mild stagflationary conditions can have similar asset impacts to those in more severe stagflations.
Stagflation has historically hit equities hard. Fixed income returns have been variable, while both commodities and gold have fared well. Gold's historically strong performance can be attributed to:
higher inflation and market volatility– supporting capital preservation motives.
lower real interest rates – supporting both opportunity cost and growth risk motives.
But we caution against prescriptively applying historical performance to future expectations. Some additional considerations are:
Gold's strong performance since 2018 could be a headwind, but our analysis shows that it need not be
Gold hasn't benefited from record-low real rates and high inflation in 2021. We believe this has to do with rosy expectations about inflation, growth and equities
Record low yields might constrain bonds' hedging potential in a risk-off event, offering gold an opportunity to command some of those defensive flows, should a shock to risk assets materialise.
Data warns of stagflation
Following a rampant first half in 2021, economic growth may be rolling over in the US and elsewhere. But inflation remains a lingering, if not growing, concern. Economic data started surprising to the downside in August even as inflation data kept their upside surprises (Chart 1).
GDP is a lagging indicator so it's perhaps a little premature to determine the outcome for the official measure of global growth. But there are early indications of a slowdown, from China's PMI to Germany's ZEW to the Conference Board Indicators in the US.1
In our view, much of this weakness can be attributed to fears over new variants of COVID-19 and global supply shocks hampering activity. These shocks are also contributing to the elevated inflation prints we've experienced over the last few months. Higher commodity prices, fewer workers, a shortage of parts, and sticky global distribution channels are among the factors pushing up inflation rates to multi-decade highs.
Globally, this combination of increasing price pressure and potentially slower growth points towards a stagflationary environment in Q3 2021.
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy has moved through all four phases of the business cycle (goldilocks, stagflation, deflation and reflation) as defined by the evolution of output and prices. But while the goldilocks and brief stagflation periods at the start of 2020 were mild, a sharp deflation was followed by an equally powerful reflation in the latter part of the year (Chart 2).
Are we now heading towards a comparably powerful stagflation phase? We dissected history into these four phases, to get insights into what they have meant for asset returns in the past and perhaps what they might mean going forward.
Stagflation can hurt the economy and financial assets
Stagflation can be defined as a slowdown in growth with relatively high unemployment, during a rise in inflation.2 However, this simple definition creates potential limitations. In every recession experienced by the US since 1969,3 the US's monthly inflation has been in the positive on a y-o-y basis save for a few instances in 2009 and 2015.4
The lack of deflationary pressure in the US in past decades thus complicates our analysis of asset performance in different economic cycles.
To make the analysis more useful, we define stagflation as any quarter where there is a combination of accelerating inflation and decelerating growth on a y-o-y basis. In other words, a rise in inflation from 2.0% to 2.1%, for example, would constitute an acceleration in inflation, while a fall to 1.9% would be considered a deceleration and likewise for growth.
However, very benign moves in growth or inflation might not reveal much about how asset classes behave, so we have made a couple of adjustments to account for the severity of phases as well as attempting to capture pre-emptive asset flows.5
Based on our definition, stagflationary periods have occurred more often and lasted longer than one might expect, given the seemingly unsustainable combination of falling incomes amid rising prices. A look at US economic history back to 1971 reveals that stagflation has been the most frequent scenario (occurring in 68 of the 201 quarters) as well as the most enduring, having twice lasted eight consecutive quarters (Chart 3).
Goldilocks 63 7
Reflation 23 4
Deflation 47 3
Stagflation 68 8
The adjustment to a negative supply shock in a stagflationary period has historically been damaging both to the economy and to financial assets, particularly when that adjustment has been large.
Rising price inflation, as income growth is falling, can cause problems in the real economy. Households switch from 'higher margin' discretionary spending like holidays, cars and fridges to 'lower margin' staples like food and cleaning products. This in turn can lead to a lower net contribution to economic growth as well as the economic stress associated with the rising cost of necessities .
Financial assets are equally impacted, as their future cash flows are discounted at lower growth and higher inflation. 'Margin compression' particularly afflicts equities. But a stagflationary environment doesn't spare bonds either.
How have the major asset classes fared since 1973?
Unsurprisingly, from Q1 1973 to Q2 20216, the top performers during periods of stagflation have been defensive assets and real assets, in particular gold, while equities have suffered the most followed by a mixed performance from fixed income (Chart 4).
Starting with Treasury bonds: they theoretically benefit from a fall in real yields, driven by declining growth. However, the nominal component faces a tug-of-war between the impact of higher inflation (a negative) and a flight to safety (a positive) from elevated risk. The outcome for bonds is therefore somewhat uncertain. The historical evidence reflects this. US Treasuries produced an annualised average adjusted return of 9.6% during stagflations, second only to deflations at 11.2%. The AAAR is the average quarterly return of an asset in a business cycle that has been adjusted by the magnitude of the change in inflation rate and our GDP proxy. This is certainly better than might be expected given that high inflation is generally so damaging to fixed income assets. Without evidence we can only speculate, but it appears the flows from equities to safe-haven assets like bonds and gold are a dominant feature during stagflation (Chart 4 and Table 1).
Corporate bonds have fared relatively worse than Treasuries but not badly, in absolute terms. Credit spreads have tended to widen marginally (4.6bps on average) during stagflation, affected by both flight-to-safety and inflation. Nevertheless, the total return of corporates has been surprisingly resilient.
The resilience of fixed income is perhaps a consequence of equities' poor performance. Stagflationary episodes can be particularly brutal to equity investors, who have historically seen the worst average returns during these phases, squeezed by rising costs and falling revenues. The numbers bear this out, with both the S&P 500 and MSCI EAFE indices (developed markets ex North America) falling an annualised average of 6.6% and 11.6% respectively during periods of stagflation since Q1 1973. However, there are clear variations within equity indices. The shift from discretionary spending to staples spending has benefited the latter: US staples achieved an AAAR of 7.9% compared with declines of 1.3% for consumer discretionary .7
Real assets do well during stagflation, with commodities both fuelling and feeding off inflation, while gold has tended to benefit from the elevated risk environment, rising inflation, and a lowering of real interest rates. Gold's strong returns come despite a stronger US dollar typically seen during stagflation.
The 1970s probably have an outsized impact on the results from the full period analysis. Since then, we have not experienced similar levels of stagflation. Even considering less extreme incidences, the performance of gold and other asset classes is broadly consistent with what we've seen during severe episodes.
How have assets fared over the past 20 years?
Over a 20-year horizon, gold along with global broad bond indices and inflation-linked bonds are the only asset classes to provide positive returns across all four economic scenarios. However, gold's annualised average weighted returns in US dollar are superior and in many cases more than double that of bonds.
Meanwhile, equities continue to perform poorly, even during these milder episodes. Emerging market equities, small-cap and growth stocks fare the worst, likely a reflection of a stronger US dollar and a faster pace of policy rate hikes typically seen during a stagflation.8
History may rhyme but not repeat
If stagflation appears, analysts' consensus suggests it could be short-lived. Q4 2021 real GDP is expected to accelerate once more as slowing delta variant infections and pent-up demand support economic growth.9
Yet, prices are expected to remain sticky with the supply logjam unlikely to be resolved any time soon. If the consensus is right, these developments suggest the resumption of a reflationary environment in Q4 2021, where both inflationary pressures and growth are present.
A reflation has tended to be positive for risk assets, with commodities and equities historically being the best performing asset classes. Gold performs well too, with an AAAR of 17.7% during reflationary periods in the last 20 years. On the other hand, a reflationary environment is typically challenging for US Treasuries, which have only seen returns of 0.96% on average over a similar period.
We wondered how likely it is, based on historical data, that a reflation follows a stagflation. Our analysis suggests overwhelmingly that stagflations occur after and before – read 'during' – deflations. Of the 68 quarters that we classed as stagflationary, 46% were preceded by deflations and 64% were succeeded by them. Only 21% and 18% respectively were reflations. And only once when a stagflation was preceded by a reflation – as we have experienced today – was it succeeded by one (Q4 1988).
But we caution on projecting purely on the basis of historical evidence. A few things are likely different today and worth noting as the current environment develops:
Asset performance prior to stagflation – We highlighted in a blog earlier this year how gold has historically lagged commodities in a reflationary environment. We put much of that down to its generally positive performance prior to a reflation – and how that may cause some demand exhaustion leading into a reflation.
We defined reflations as recoveries from a down-turn, so gold's safe-haven status has generally benefited its return profile prior to reflations. It is partly this, in our view, that has historically hampered its initial response during reflations as other commodities have soared. So how does this approach look in stagflations? Gold has certainly lagged the commodity complex since the reflation that began after the first COVID-19 lockdown. But over a three-year period, gold's performance has been strong, having averaged US$1,800 in 2021 – 42% higher than the 2018 average of US$1,269. Could this strength be a headwind even if stagflation materialises? Taking the three-year annualised performance prior to the start of a previous stagflationary period, gold has shown a mixed response with a slight positive bias. In other words, gold's prior performance hasn't historically been a problem (Chart 5). But if gold is to be hampered by its performance over the last three years, then the same impact might be seen in other assets, where returns have been equally strong.10
Gold hasn't benefited from record low real rates in 2021 – Gold's failure to capitalise on very low real rates has been a concern for investors in 2021. Treasury yields are up more than 50% since January, but inflation expectations have been rising too, keeping real yields in the red. Should low real rates and inflation concerns be a tinderbox for gold? Our answer would normally be yes.
Firstly, this highlights the problem of an overreliance on real rates. Investor sensitivity to nominal yields has been higher in 2021 than in the past, which has mitigated the impact of rising inflation expectations.
Secondly, we believe expectations and sentiment are at play. Consensus remains that high inflation will be transitory. reducing the need for a long-term inflation hedge like gold, for some. The consensus also points to a brief stagflation followed by a return to reflation. That may happen, although the probability appears low. Finally, equity sentiment remains buoyant. Despite recent price weakness, analysts expect 28% S&P 500 earnings growth in Q3 2021 – the third highest since 2010.11
The zero-bound limit and bond-equity correlation - Fixed income's ability to respond in a downturn has been diminished in a record low yield environment. Investors are already paying to hold bonds in the hope that they will shield portfolios in a crisis (US 2-year TIPS yield has averaged -2.5% in 2021).
The zero-lower-bound isn't the only obstacle.12 Persistent high inflation could also shift the negative bond-equity correlation that investors have grown used to. Low inflation and an inflation-busting monetary policy have supported bonds as a de facto hedge for over two decades.13 But a higher inflation environment could flip this correlation to positive, which was the norm for a century prior to the late 1990s. If bonds become a less effective hedge, then investors must look to alternative sources of portfolio protection.
Stagflationary environments of falling incomes amid rising prices have shown themselves to be both frequent and durable. When they are severe, they can do damage both to the economy and to financial assets. A return to a more powerful stagflation may bode well for gold based on an analysis of history – where it has been the best performing major asset on data back to Q2 1973. But this analysis is just a guide. A few things are worth noting as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gold has already done very well since 2018, in part reflecting many of the underlying and lingering concerns we still have today. A temporary pause doesn't feel out of kilter even if gold's drivers are suggesting it should be higher.
In addition, if the market is now expecting a reflation to resurface, after a brief stagflation, then gold might not be the most favoured among the commodity complex. But our analysis suggests the historical likelihood of this is quite low.
Furthermore, we also note that going forward, bonds are unlikely to offer the same protection to a shock to risk assets, constrained by the zero-lower-bound. This offers gold an opportunity to command some of those defensive flows, should a shock to risk assets materialise.
1PMI: Purchasing Manager Index. ZEW: ZEW Germany Expectation of Economic Growth.
2Investopedia definition of 'stagflation'.
3US business cycle expansion and contraction as defined by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
4Based on the US Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
5We have restricted the full period analysis to US assets but have included currency impacts on gold returns outside the US. Growth and inflation have become more synchronised globally over the last 40 years, but were less so in the 1970s which would have required individual country analysis.
6Our analysis start date is conditional on data availability. Specifically, our bond indices data starts in Q4 1972. We lose one quarter when calculating returns.
7Returns are based on calculations dating back to 1995 when data on relevant indices was first available.
8Since 1973, the Federal Reserve has hiked policy rates during a stagflation around only one third of the time. However, the magnitude of the change in rates was larger and the average change in policy rates during a stagflation is only -0.9 basis points.
9Bloomberg median consensus Real GDP forecast for the US in Q4 2021 is 5.8% vs 5.6% in Q3 2021.
10S&P 500 has gained an annualised 24%; MSCI EM: 15.2%; US Treasuries: 4.9%; US corporates: +9%.
11Facset Earnings Insight, 24/09/2021.
12The zero-lower-bound is a theoretical limit for bond yields, one that exists because investors have the option of holding cash instead of a negative yielding asset.
13PIMCO: The role of bonds in a new era of low yields; AQR: 2021 Capital Market Assumptions for Major Asset Classes.
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I don't think US alone can suppress rising gold prices.
History might repeat itself.
by JoolzT | 17th Oct 21, 2:15pm 1634433312
So will all the neolibs expect to get bailed out again? Not bloody likely. Hope the whole stinking corrupt mess falls like it deserves to.
https://www.icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/
by Audaxes | 16th Oct 21, 5:25pm 1634358347
Hmmmm....Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity, Inflation-Indexed
by Hummy | 16th Oct 21, 8:34pm 1634369651
I would suggest we going to see high stagflation. And you need real gold not useless paper gold. This is really going to be ugly. We have people who don't want or know what work is, and to keep them from governments back is to print more money.
Some historical context: 1970s stagflation was caused by two massive oil shocks that tripled the price of oil. Keep your hair on grandma.
by Palmtree08 | 17th Oct 21, 5:15pm 1634444145
It'll just be transitory stagflation.
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Jan. 6, 2021, the 'New Right' and a republic at risk
Once an outlier, the fringe is now in control of the GOP
An image of President Donald Trump appears on video screens before his speech to supporters on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress prepared to certify the Electoral College votes. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Stuart Rothenberg
Posted January 5, 2022 at 6:30am
I arrived in Washington in June 1980, just days after getting married.
I was hired to be a reporter/assistant editor for The Political Report, an obscure newsletter published by the Free Congress Research and Education Foundation, an organization I knew little about except that it was "conservative." (Hey, give me a break. My focus in graduate school and my primary area of teaching was international politics.)
I knew even less about the man who ran it, Paul M. Weyrich, though I quickly discovered he was one of the leaders of the "New Right."
My job was to write about congressional races, report on candidates and their campaigns, and separate serious contests and candidates from the unserious. Paul made it clear to me that the paucity of coverage of congressional races — yes, there was a time when House and even Senate races received little national attention — made it difficult for conservative contributors and activists to distinguish between serious candidates and oddballs.
So, I was a nonpartisan reporter (and in a matter of months, editor) in an organization where everyone else was ideological and promoting an agenda.
Paul left me alone, never telling me what to write. In fact, he defended me when conservatives assumed they would get positive coverage in the newsletter. (Iowa GOP Sen. Roger Jepsen once went ballistic when I wrote that he could lose to Democratic challenger Tom Harkin. Paul, who spent time in radio news, defended my analysis and told me to ignore him.)
My first few days working for Free Congress were not promising.
Jammed into a small workspace with "pro-family" activists and a couple of political editors/reporters, two of my new colleagues spent much of their time disparaging evolution and defending creationism.
I arrived home each evening to tell my wife that I needed to look for a new job immediately.
But I focused on learning how to be a reporter, handicapping candidates and races, and putting together a Rolodex of D.C. and national sources who followed races and knew something about elections.
Weyrich was influential on the right because he had a political action committee, the Committee for the Survival of a Free Congress, which recruited conservative candidates, conducted campaign schools and helped campaigns with grassroots organization. He hired savvy, young political operatives for his field team, and some of them became well-regarded campaign consultants or political operatives.
I always thought Paul was by far the most thoughtful of the New Right strategists. Howard Phillips, who ran something called The Conservative Caucus, struck me as a loon, while direct-mail wizard Richard Viguerie seemed primarily interested in money-making. Phyllis Schlafly had some success derailing the Equal Rights Amendment but lacked Paul's Capitol Hill experience and contacts.
In fact, many of the people in and around the New Right didn't seem all that serious. They were extreme ideologues like Larry Pratt, the executive director of Gun Owners of America, and "journalist" John Lofton. Many were on the religious right — not surprising given Paul's role in energizing the conservative evangelical community politically.
Though Paul helped establish institutions on the right that sought to copy what liberals and Democrats had done, I doubted that the New Right would have long-term influence in the GOP.
Obviously, I was wrong.
The New Right helped establish the modern conservative movement, and what I heard from the New Right activists eventually became the message of Donald Trump.
I should have memorized Alan Crawford's 1980 book "Thunder on the Right: The 'New Right' and the Politics of Resentment," which warned about the danger that a populist, reactionary movement would pose to the rule of law.
As Crawford wrote:
"… there appears an alarming impatience with the complex and cumbersome processes of government, an anti-institutionalism that often manifests itself in a frivolous disregard for established channels, a desire as (Pat) Buchanan and (Kevin) Phillips put it, to 'end-run' the bureaucracy, the courts, and even Congress and state legislatures. As such, the politics of the New Right may be more aptly described as radical, or reactionary, populism, seeking to incite a revolt (or many small revolts) of 'the people' against the institutions of representative government." (pp. 317-318).
"Convinced that the political system is corrupt, the New Rightists distrust and resent those who work within it, since those who do must compromise; and cooperation means cooperation with the liberal enemy. Only the loners are pure. Consequently, any right-of-center politician to achieve a truly national stature is automatically suspect. 'By the time they get into a position to help us, they are no longer one of us,' M Stanton Evans has explained. Those who work with the liberals are 'soft' or 'squishy.'" (p. 239).
The insurrectionists of Jan. 6, 2021 — as well as attorneys Sidney Powell, John Eastman and Jeffrey Clark, former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, too many members of Congress, and Trump — had a lot in common with the populists of the New Right.
But in 1980, most Republican members of Congress had respect for their institution, for the rule of law and even for their partisan opponents.
Yes, Ronald Reagan won the White House and the GOP gained 12 Senate seats in 1980. Among the Senate winners were "New Right" conservatives such as Alabama's Jeremiah Denton, Idaho's Steve Symms, North Carolina's John P. East, Oklahoma's Don Nickles and Wisconsin's Bob Kasten.
But even with those new members, the Senate was still run for years by GOP veterans such as Majority Leader Howard Baker of Tennessee, Bob Dole of Kansas, Bob Packwood of Oregon, John W. Warner of Virginia, Alan Simpson of Wyoming and John C. Danforth of Missouri, pragmatic conservatives and institutionalists who were joined in 1980 by newly elected and like-minded Republicans Warren B. Rudman of New Hampshire, Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, Frank H. Murkowski of Alaska, Mark Andrews of North Dakota and Slade Gorton of Washington.
The House also had its share of uncompromising conservatives. But newly elected pragmatists like Lynn Martin of Illinois, Dan Coats of Indiana, Vin Weber of Minnesota, Marge Roukema of New Jersey, David Dreier of California and Steve Gunderson of Wisconsin joined veterans like Bob Michel and Tom Railsback of Illinois, Margaret M. Heckler of Massachusetts, Bill Frenzel of Minnesota, Sid Morrison of Washington and a slew of GOP members from New York state to produce a minority that respected long-held norms and values.
Now, unfortunately, the GOP has capitulated to Trump and his allies. There are few, if any, Howard Bakers, Bob Doles or Bob Michels still around. What Alan Crawford warned about has happened. And the Republic is at risk.


BDT will be fresh and keen for the Grand Final at Tintinara this week. The only concern is Clint Richardson who suffered a cheek injury in the Second Semi Final. The midfield of BDT is strong with plenty of options to work through including Josh Keller, Lachlan Richardson & Josh Richardson who did most of the damage in attack 2 weeks ago. Jarran Crabb has blanketed Ben Quinn in recent matches with Patrick Barrett possessing explosive pace from a wing. Kevin Kock, Ty McKenna & Hayden Schilling handle the ruck & key forward duties with Shane Binns a dangerous presence at full forward. Brett Todd & Ben Hooper will kick goals if not watched closely. Lee Slape & Chris Gregory lead a solid defence giving little away.
Karoonda put up a gutsy performance to overcome Lameroo after 2 poor performances against BDT and an ordinary first quarter in the Preliminary Final. The midfield showed some spirit, led by Mark Corrie who plays uncompromising football. Zakk Bullard and Ben Quinn put in strong performances with Corey Knight a danger in attack and on the ball. Lucas Neumann returned to strong form in ruck & up forward and received good back up from Nick Zander. Simon Martin and Donald Andrews have an influence on the wings while Ryan Paech played arguably his best match for Karoonda last week to finish with 6 goals. The defence is the strong point with Daniel Thiele, Andrew Smithson, Brodie Chinner, Eli Koch & Josh Rosenzweig being a settled unit for the last half of the season. They will be hoping Jarred Graetz returns to play a key role and assist in defence.
BDT will start red hot favourites to win their third Premiership in a row.
The form of these sides is at opposite ends of the scale. Karoondas last 2 matches have been against BDT and they have been beaten convincingly on both occasions while Lameroos effort against Murrayville in the First Semi Final was their best of 2012.
Karoonda will be hopeful either or both of Josh Rudiger and Luke Hocking return to bolster the forward line as they have failed to kick a score in recent matches. Mark Corrie, Corey Knight, Zakk Bullard and Ben Quinn have carried the midfield this year and need to get on top to create opportunities to score. The defence is solid with Andrew Smithson, Daniel Thiele, Jarred Graetz, Brodie Chinner, Eli Koch and Josh Rosenzweig a settled unit.
Lameroo look strong in attack with Ricky Hunter, Vaughan Noonan and Dan Wohling all strong marking targets. Shaun Walker, Andrew Purchase and Hayden Thorpe will win plenty of ball in the midfield with Kym Benham a strong performer in ruck.
Billy McNeilly, David Philbey, Matt Ridgway and Brad Zerk will give away nothing in defence.
Lameroo have their best team on the field at the right time and can cause an upset to make the Grand Final.
BDT won convincingly 2 weeks ago when these sides met in the last round. BDT will welcome back Chris Gregory, Josh Richardson & Mark Vandeleur who missed that match and Karoonda will regain Mark Corrie, Nick Zander & Josh Rudiger.
Hayden Schilling & Kevin Kock will ruck for BDT leaving Ty McKenna & Shane Binns as the key targets in attack. Ben Hooper is dangerous across half forward and Mark Vandeleur is a quick running forward. The midfield is strong with Josh Keller, Patrick Barrett, Clint Richardson and Lachlan Richardson. Josh Richardson will play some part in the midfield but may spend more time up forward.
Chris Gregory & Lee Slape lead a solid defence along with Travis Miegel & Michael Kempe.
Karoonda will need to make the most of every opportunity in attack and Nick Zander, Josh Rudiger and Ryan Paech will need to provide strong marking targets. Lucas Neumann will lead the ruck and Karoondas midfield will match up well with Mark Corrie, Ben Quinn, Corey Knight, Zakk Bullard and Simon Martin all in good form. Daniel Thiele is rebounding well at half back and Andrew Smithson has made life difficult for most full forwards this year. Josh Rosenzweig & Eli Koch are strong defenders with Jarred Graetz & Brodie Chinner proving plenty of run from defence.
MURRAYVILLE player/coach Michael Worsman is the 2012 Mallee Football League Mail medallist.
The Mallee League Mail Medal appears a very open contest in 2012 with some of the top contenders from previous seasons missing games during the season.
Josh Keller & Josh Richardson always poll well in the Mail Medal but both have missed a lot of matches. Patrick Barrett has been very good since returning from West Adelaide and could be around the mark Others who will poll votes include Clint Richardson, Ben Hooper & Jarran Crabb.
Ben Quinn is a proven vote winner with a Mail Medal in RMFL. Corey Knight has backed up last year's win with another strong season and Zakk Bullard will poll votes as well. Jarred Graetz has been eye catching in defence and Mark Corrie will get votes but missed a lot of matches.
Shaun Walker missed the first half of the season and will not be in the mix this year. Andrew Purchase is eye catching and has a Mail Medal to his credit. Shane Agelis is a quick running forward who kicked some big bags of goals in 2012. Hayden Thorpe is an in and under midfielder who is always under the umpires eye.
Standout at Murrayville is coach Michael Worsman who has lead from the front all year. He will have competition from Nick Rees in the midfield while Trent Sporn and Daniel Fry should attract votes with some strong performances in front of goal.
Rick Berling has had an outstanding year in the midfield and should poll well. Patrick Casey is quality but played injured and missed some matches. Lachlan Wilson is eye catching with his speed from a wing.
Lameroo meet Murrayville in the First Semi Final at Peake with a 3 nil winning record for 2012.
Lameroo had Billy McNeilly return last week at full back & will have Vaughan Noonan return this week to further strengthen the defence, Shane Agelis is a speedy small forward who is second on the League goal kicking list and Ricky Hunter is a quick leading key forward. Dan Wohling covers a lot of ground at half forward with Matt & Josh Ridgway also capable of featuring on the scoreboard. The midfield is strong with Shaun Walker, Hayden Thorpe, Andrew Purchase supported by youngsters Danny Steer, Jarred Kerber & Travis Hancock. Then there is the experience of Stephen Kerley, Brad Zerk and Craig Wellburn who rarely paly poor games. Kym Benham is under sized in ruck but is rarely beaten and David Philbey give support in this area.
Murrayville have Michael Worsman in great form in the midfield and Trent Sporn & Daniel Fry as dangerous key forwards. If they are to defeat Lameroo they will need to spread the load and have more contributors. Nick Rees and Thomas Bailey are good ball users while Todd Jones is as good as any ruckman in the League. Jesse Vass & Nick Noblett set up a strong defence with Brad Wyatt & Luke Kirkbright very experienced players who will stand up when required.
Murrayville rely heavily on Trent Sporn & Daniel Fry to kick a winning score and Lameroo have defenders in Billy McNeilly, Vaughan Noonan & David Philbey to restrict their influence.
Lameroo can win & go into the Preliminary Final.
The final round of Mallee Football still sees Peake with a glimmer of hope to play finals in 2012. They will rely on Pinnaroo upsetting Murrayville and defeating Lameroo themselves, an unlikely scenario, but one they will cling to. Peake almost snatched victory over Karoonda with a 6 goal final term but fell an agonizing 2 points short.
Murrayville fought hard against BDT, but BDT.s overall strength proved too much in the end. Lameroo continued to build will a strong win over bottom placed Pinnaroo.
Lameroo lost to Peake last time they met on the small Peake ground. Lameroo have Shaun Walker back in top form and Hayden Thorpe playing his usual hard football in the midfield. Brad Zerk is a veteran who plays consistent footy every week and Andrew Purchase adds class & poise through the midfield. Josh Ridgway is playing well in the midfield and Shane Agelis will kick a bag of goals when he is given space to use his blistering pace. Ricky Hunter & Matt Ridgway provide focal points in attack. David Philbey is playing well as a key defender and Lameroo will be keen to see the return of Billy McNeilly & Vaughan Noonan probably in finals.
Peake had their best side on the park last week and just fell short. Jason Dikkenberg is a very good ruckman who gives his midfielders a good look at the ball. Patrick Casey, Salim Hassan, Rick Berling & Lachlan Wilson win a lot of ball in the midfield and Ryan Morris is developing into a very good player on a wing. Gareth Diprose marshals the defence with support from players like Trent Wingard, Sam Patterson, Bennett Pickering & Brent Canaway who do the job without much fuss. In attack they look extremely dangerous with Scott Feltus, Robert Brodhurst, Caine Lynn & Jeff Lines hard to match up on.
Peake have more to gain, but Lameroo can continue their winning form.
Pinnaroo will want to finish the season on a high after a season with only 1 win. Wade & Chad Nickolls have been standouts all year along with Tyron Bennetts who is playing well every week. Alex Keough was sorely missed mid-year and has made an impact since he returned. Key forwards Ryan Nickolls & Anthony Lippis have played only 6 matches each in 2012 making it extremely difficult for Pinnaroo to kick winning scores. It is encouraging to see Clint Muster regularly amongst the best players and Heath Boseley can play forward or back.
Murrayville will want to win to ensure finals participation in 2012. Michael Worsman has lead from the front in the midfield and Adam Moller comes with a reputation as a quality player. Trent Sporn & Daniel Fry are potent key forwards while Clayton Sporn has returned in attack & also backs up Todd Jones in ruck. Matt Standley is a strong defender returning to support Nick Noblett, Jesse Vass & Brad Wyatt. Thomas Bailey acquires plenty of possessions and is a good user of the ball.
Murrayville have too much at stake and will leave Pinnaroo with 1 win for 2012.
The top 2 clash in a match that will be repeated in the Second Semi Final. BDT would be pleased with the return of Josh Keller last week, but Josh Richardson may not return before finals. Patrick Barrett has been outstanding since returning from West Adelaide and Clint Richardson is back to his best on a wing. Ty McKenna & Kevin Kock are strong marking key forwards with Chris Gregory and Lee Slape holding down the key defensive positions.
Karoonda' s midfield has been good all year with Ben Quinn, Zakk Bullard, Corey Knight & Mark Corrie all having great seasons. Lucas Neumann has stepped up in ruck with Josh Rudiger injured and Nick Zander has made half forward a strong point. The defence is settled with Andrew Smithson & Daniel Thiele in the key positions and Brodie Chinner, Jarred Graetz, Eli Koch & Josh Rosenzweig combining well. Simon Martin & Donald Andrews are clever on their wings and their duels with BDT will have a strong bearing on the match.
BDT look a little more settled and will start favourites at home.
Best: BDT – P. Barrett, T. Mckenna, L. Slape, R. Vandeleur, M. Vandeleur, C. Gregory. Murrayville – M. Standley, T. Sporn, M. Worsman, J. Lange, T. Bailey, D. Fry. Goals: BDT – M. Vandeleur 4, C. Richardson 3, C. Ferguson 3, B. Todd 2, B. Hooper 2, T. Mckenna 2, P. Barrett 1. Murrayville – T. Sporn 5, D. Fry 3, J. Lange 2, A. Moller , C. Sporn , M. Worsman.
Peake kept their finals hopes alive with a good win over Pinnaroo, but probably still need to win their last 2 matches to push Murrayville out of the four. Murrayville had an opportunity to upset an under strength Karoonda, but fell just short. They need a good performance against BDT this week to keep Peake at bay. Lameroo put in a strong performance against BDT who are still with Josh Keller & Josh Richardson but BDT still found a way to win.
Murrayville will see this as a winnable game at home if BDT are still without their stars in Josh Keller & Josh Richardson. At the very least they need to be competitive to hold the advantage they have over Peake of 6.5%.
Michael Worsman leads from the front in the midfield with good support from captain Nick Rees. Todd Jones has developed into a strong ruckman who takes marks around the ground. Nick Noblett is a very good rebounding defender as is Jesse Vass while Brad Wyatt uses all of his experience at full back. Trent Sporn & Daniel Fry form a very good attacking option up forward and will trouble most defences.
Patrick Barrett has been brilliant since he returned from West Adelaide to bolster BDT's midfield. Clint Richardson is having a very good season and Lachlan Richardson always plays well. Chris Gregory is rarely beaten in defence with Lee Slape solid at full back. Ty McKenna & Kevin Kock are marking targets in attack with Brett Todd and Mark Vandeleur elusive small forwards.
Murrayville have some chance but BDT will win.
Pinnaroo have struggled to put their best side on the field since Round 1 and it has hurt them all season. Ryan Nickolls has missed most of the season and Anthony Lippis has only just returned to bolster the forward line. Alex Keough has found touch after missing about 6 weeks and Sunyl Vogt has not played since Round 6. Tyron Bennetts has been a standout performer but also missed matches with injury. Chad Nickolls has carried the ruck with Wade Nickolls plugging holes either in attack or defence. Clint Muster has returned and shown his true ability and Leith Dabinett is having a consistent season.
Lameroo are travelling along well and will have key position player Vaughan Noonan back for finals. Dan Wohling is a great inclusion at this time of year and he will give a lot of defenders the run around. Shaun Walker is back to his best and Andrew Purchase will hope to string some games together before the finals. Matt & Josh Ridgway are consistent performers while David Philbey is excelling at full back. Billy McNeiily will be keen to get back on the ground before finals time while Ricky Hunter will kick goals if given the opportunity up forward.
Lameroo will win against Pinnaroo.
Peake will be up for this match knowing they probably need to win the last 2 matches to play finals. Scott Feltus & Robert Brodhurst are experienced players up forward and know how to kick goals with support from Jeff Lines & Bryce Jaensch. They will be even better if Caine Lynn plays in attack this week. Rick Berling has had his best year playing as a link through the midfield while Lachlan Wilson provides pace off his wing. Salim Hassan is finding form after not playing for a couple of seasons and Trent Wingard is around the best players most weeks. Patrick Casey provides strength & quality in the centre and is rarely beaten.
Karoonda will be without Josh Rudiger until finals and Luke Hocking is still probably a week away from returning. Lucas Neumann has stepped up in ruck and Ryan Paech has shown in the last 2 weeks he can play a key role in attack. Ben Quinn, Corey Knight, Zakk Bullard & Mark Corrie form a strong midfield with support from Stephen Krezos. Nick Zander provides a strong presence at half forward and Shane Harte is creative in attack. Simon Martin and Donald Andrews have a strong influence on the wings with Jarred Graetz & Brodie Chinner attacking half backs. Andrew Smithson, Josh Rosenzweig & Daniel Thiele are all capable of playing a role in key defensive positions.
Peake will be desperate but Karoonda can win.
Best – BDT: C Gregory P Barrett C Richardson M Kempe B Todd B Kennett. Lameroo: S Walker J Ridgway D Philbey D Wohling T Bascomb Best: Goals – BDT: T McKenna 3 P Barrett M Vandeleur W Verco C Richardson. Lameroo: C Wellburn S Walker 2 M Ridgway S Agelis R Hunter D Wohling.
Best — Karoonda: C Knight B Quinn R Paech Z Bullard L Neumann J Rosenzweig. Murrayville – N Noblett J Vass M Worsman B Wyatt T Bailey T Jones. Goals — Karoonda: R Paech 7 N Zander 4 Z Bullard 2 S Krezos R Zadow L Neumann. Murrayville: D Fry 4 T Sporn T Jones D Wlllersdorf C Smyth M O'MaIley C Sporn.
Best — Peake: B Jaensch R Berling T Wingard R Brodhurst S Feltus B Canaway. Pinnarooz T Bennerts A Keough C Nickolls C Muster W Nickolls L Dabinett Best: Goals – Peake: S Feltus 9 R Brodhurst B Jaensch 4 P Casey S Hassan R Berling S Paterson L Wilson. Pinnaroo: A Lippis 5 A Keough J Schutz T Bennetts T Hawthorne H Boseley L Bailey D Finn R O'Driscoll.
The finals make up looks pretty settled 3 matches out with BDT & Karoonda finishing top 2 and Lameroo and Murrayville to play in the First Semi Final. Peake need a miracle after going down to Murrayville last week if they are to play finals in 2012.
Karoonda overcame Lameroo in the second half last week after a tight first half. Luke Hocking will be out with injury & Mark Corrie will likely miss this week. Shane Harte should return in the lead up to finals. Corey Knight is in career best form and Zakk Bullard is not far behind in the midfield. Ben Quinn is creative and Stephen Krezos uses the ball well. Lucas Neumann & Josh Rudiger are a strong ruck combination and Nick Zander uses his strength in attack. The defence is settled with Andrew Smithson, Daniel Thiele, Jarred Graetz & Brodie Chinner combining well.
Murrayville have 2 strong targets in attack with Trent Sporn and Daniel Fry both in the top 3 goal kickers in the League. They receive good supply from Michael Worsman& Nick Rees in the midfield with Todd Jones a mobile ruckman who works hard around the ground. Jesse Vass & Nick Noblett fill key positions in defence and Matt Standley & Bard Wyatt provide plenty of experience.
Karoonda can win what should be a high scoring match.
Lameroo should welcome back Andrew Purchase this week although Billy McNeilly & Vaughan Noonan will still be missing from key defensive positions. David Philbey & Matt Ridgway a playing well in defence but Lameroo would be keen to use Ridgway in a more attacking role. Shaun Walker has returned to his best after overcoming injury and Hayden Thorpe is in good form in the midfield. Kym Benham is a reliable ruckman who is rarely beaten and Ricky Hunter is an accurate kick if Lameroo can get the ball to him often enough.
BDT are without Josh Keller & Josh Richardson but are still performing very well. Ben Hooper, Lachlan Richardson & Clint Richardson stepped up last week and Chad Kennett is a young player whose consistency will see him become a very good midfielder. Chris Gregory & Lee Slape lead solid defence with Kevin Kock & Ty McKenna marking targets in attack. Jack Zacker & Brett Todd are dangerous around goal with 5 goals each last week.
BDT can win in a close match if Lameroo can put in a 4 quarter effort.
Peake will be low in confidence after last week, but must rebound against Pinnaroo to keep their slim finals hopes alive.
Toby Downs wound the clock back last week with a 4 goal effort after kicking 5 in the Reserves. Peake need a full muster if they are to be successful with Caine Lynn, Scott Feltus. Robert Brodhurst, Trent Wingard, Kieran Jaensch, Bryce Jaensch and Salim Hassan all missing last week. Ryan Morris is a young player showing plenty of promise on a wing & Lachlan Wilson is a speedy player who can carry the ball well. Jason Dikkenberg is a good ruck man and Jeff Lines gives his all every week. Gareth Diprose and Rick Berling have been good all year and will always give an honest performance.
Pinnaroo have been without forwards Ryan Nickolls & Anthony Lippis and the key to this match could be in whether they play this week. Clint Muster is showing he is a quality player with Wade Nickolls still playing good football although in different roles to previous seasons. Alex Keough is a ball winner through the midfield & Tyron Bennetts is probably Pinnaroo's best player.
If Peake can put close to their best team out they can defeat Pinnaroo.
A better result tipping last week with 2 out of 3. Lameroo put in a strong performance to defeat Murrayville without Vaughan Noonan & Ricky Hunter. Pinnaroo put up a fight against Karoonda with Thomas Keough in outstanding form coming back from West Adelaide for the week. BDT held of Peake in a good effort without Josh Keller & Josh Richardson.
The loser of this match has an uphill battle to play finals as they are equal on 6 points with Murrayville enjoying a superior percentage.
Murrayville were level with Lameroo with 10 minutes to go last week, but lost by 4 goals in a match that would have given them a slight break in fourth spot. Trent Sporn & Daniel Fry a strong marking targets in attack and also accurate kicks for goal. There is a chance that Drew Crane may return to add more potency to the forward line in coming weeks. Michael Worsman controls the centre and Nick Rees is a damaging player with an attacking left foot kick. Jesse Vass, Brad Wyatt & Nick Noblett form a strong defence and Todd Jones is a mobile ruckman who marks well around the ground.
Peake pushed an under strength BDT last week but could not come away with a win. They are close to full strength with Scott Feltus returning at full forward & Caine Lynn stringing some games together along with Robert Brodhurst. Salim Hassan has played the last couple & Pat Casey appears to have overcome his injury problems. Rick Berling has been outstanding providing a link from defence to attack and Lachlan Wilson provides pace & skill in the midfield.
Murrayville at home will be hard to beat and they should take the advantage in the finals race.
Karoonda overcame a determined Pinnaroo last week and should welcome back Luke Hocking this week. Lameroo were very good against Murrayville and once again finished the match full of run.
Karoonda's midfield of Ben Quinn, Corey Knight, Zakk Bullard, Mark Corrie & Stephen Krezos has been able to give forwards Josh Rudiger & Nick Zander good supple as well as kicking goals themselves. Simon Martin & Donald Andrews use the ball well on the wings and Lucas Neumann is in good form in ruck. Andrew Smithson is miserly in defence with Daniel Thiele, Jarred Graetz & Brodie Chinner rebounding from half back.
Shaun Walker appears to be back near his best for Lameroo and forms a strong midfield with Andrew Purchase, Hayden Thorpe & Josh Ridgway. Kym Benham does the job in ruck and Matt Ridgway can play anywhere on the field. Shane Agelis is second on the goal kicking list and Thomas Bascombe has shown he will contribute up forward as well. Dan Wohling is a huge inclusion and will make a difference if he plays the rest of the season. Ricky Hunter missed last week and his strength will be welcomed back this week.
Lameroo got home in the dying minutes last time, but Karoonda can win a close match at home.
BDT will be without Josh Keller & Josh Richardson probably for the next few weeks, but Pinnaroo will lose Thomas Keough to West Adelaide this week.
Patrick Barrett bolsters the BDT midfield and Chad Kennett stepped up last week to cover their losses. Michael Kempe is reliable in defence providing good support for Lee Slape & Chris Gregory. Ty McKenna & Kevin Kock are strong marking forward while Mark Vandeleur & Brett Todd are dangerous if given space. Lachlan Richardson, Clint Richardson & Ben Hooper are hardworking midfielders and Hayden Schilling will have a huge job in ruck against Chad Nickolls.
Pinnaroo have a huge task and without Thomas Keough it will be a tough day. Tyron Bennetts & Alex Keough will win their share of the football in the midfield. Chad Nickolls will control the ruck and Wade Nickolls will plug gaps either in defence or attack. Anthony Lippis played in attack last week and will need support from Ryan Nickolls if he returns. Clint Muster adds some spark at half forward and Chris Hughes and Leith Dabinett performed good defensive roles last week.
BDT will be too strong for Pinnaroo.
My credibility took a hammering last week, tipping 0 from 3. I gave Pinnaroo a chance to push for finals with Peake on the slide. How wrong I was with Pinnaroo crashing at Murrayville and Peake getting back on track with a win over Lameroo. To top it off Karoonda accounted for the previously undefeated BDT.
Lameroo went down to Peake last week in a game they would have expected to win. They take on a pumped up Murrayville who won by over 100 points last week.
Lameroo key position player Vaughan Noonan is on report and if he is suspended it takes away a key player in defence or attack. Coach Shaun Walker is returning to top form and Andrew Purchase continues to impress with silky skills. Jarred Kerber is a young player building a reputation and Stephen Kerley is close to the most reliable player going around. Matt & Josh Ridgway play well and Ricky Hunter has shown he can kick goals if given opportunities.
Murrayville have Trent Sporn & Daniel Fry at the goal front and they kicked 18 goals between them last week. Todd Jones gives the midfield a start with strong ruck work and coach Michael Worsman is creative & strong in the centre. Nick Rees leads from the front and has a penetrating left foot kick and James Lange goes about his work gaining many possessions.
Murrayville can win and go one step closer to playing finals in 2012.
Pinnaroo had a shocker last week and will be hoping Karoonda are still coming down from a good win over BDT.
Ryan Nickolls was missed badly in attack last week and Anthony Lippis has not been seen for a long time. Alex Keough has returned to strengthen the midfield and Clint Muster is a classy wingman who would love to string a few games together. Wade Nickolls uses his experience to advantage and Chad Nickolls is a man mountain in ruck. Tyron Bennetts has been a great recruit and Chris Hughes has plenty of pace if given space on a wing.
Karoonda has depth through the midfield at the moment with coach Ben Quinn, Zakk Bullard, Corey Knight & Mark Corrie providing good run. Lucas Neumann & Josh Rudiger are competing well in ruck and Daniel Thiele has found good form in defence. Jarred Graetz, Andrew Smithson & Brodie Chinner all provide rebound from defence while Luke Hocking & Shane Harte should return this week to add to the attack.
Karoonda will win at Pinnaroo this week.
Peake had a character building win last week over Lameroo but come up against a BDT side smarting from their first loss this year.
Rick Berling has been a standout player for Peake this year while Travis Carling makes a big difference to the midfield when he plays. Patrick Casey is a quality play and Salim Hassan has League experience on his side. Caine Lynn will finish off in attack with support from Jeff Lines and Trent Wingard. Gareth Diprose, Sam Patterson & Bennett Pickering are strong defenders who will always give a contest.
BDT had some injury concerns to key players after last week's match with Josh Keller, Josh Richardson, Mark Vandeleur & Jarred Brock all in doubt. If the 2 Josh's don't play it will give Peake a big lift although Patrick Barrett & Chris Gregory are a couple of handy replacements. Lachlan & Clint Richardson are hard workers and Ben Hooper provides run and can also play in attack. Ty McKenna & Kevin Kock are strong marking forwards and Lee Slape is not often beaten at full back.
BDT will return to the winners list over Peake.
Peake need to win one of these matches if they want to play finals. Patrick Casey has struggled with a groin injury & hopefully the week off will see him back in form. Lachlan Wilson is a quick, creative player who can spark the side. Kieran Jaensch has similar style, but needs to perform every week. Robert Brodhurst is an experienced player who is valuable in attack if the ball gets to him. Gareth Diprose has led the defence for a long time and Rick Berling has been the most consistent performer in 2012.
Lameroo have a very resilient outfit and have made a habit of coming from behind to win matches this season. The return of Vaughan Noonan this week gives them more flexibility as he can play at half back or half forward. Shaun Walker is improving each week & Ricky Hunter is showing his skills up forward. Andrew Purchase is a clever midfielder who gets support from Hayden Thorpe & Craig Wellburn.
Lameroo look too settled and will win against Peake.
If Murrayville win they have a good chance of playing finals, If Pinnaroo win they draw level on points with Murrayville & Peake and also have a chance of playing finals.
Daniel Fry & Trent Sporn give the attack some bite for Murrayville and Michael Worsman is one of the best midfielders in the League. Todd Jones rucks well with Nick Rees & Thomas Bailey prominent through the midfield. Nick Noblett is strong at full back and Brad Wyatt has plenty of experience to support the hard running of Jesse Vass.
Pinnaroo must surely have Anthony Lippis back to form a two pronged attack with Ryan Nickolls. Chad Nickolls has carried the ruck and wade Nickolls still can influence a game at either end of the ground. Clint Muster is an important player who needs consistency and Alex Keough will always win plenty of the ball through the midfield & in attack.
Pinnaroo can throw the last spot in the finals wide open with a win at Murrayville.
Karoonda were put in their place by BDT in Round 1 and will need to put up a stronger performance to get anywhere near BDT this week. Ben Quinn, Corey Knight & Zakk Bullard have been in great touch through the midfield with Lucas Neumann & Josh Rudiger setting up play in ruck. Luke Hocking & Nick Zander are strong marks in attack with Stephen Krezos a creative small forward. Daniel Thiele looks at home in defence with Andrew Smithson solid at full back. Jarred Graetz & Brodie Chinner can set up play from half back with Shaun Harte capable at either end of the ground.
BDT welcome back Ty McKenna & Kevin Kock this week to fill key roles in attack. Shane Binns is a match winner at full forward with Jarred Brock picking up any crumbs. The midfield is outstanding with Josh Keller, Josh Richardson, Jarran Crabb, Ben Hooper, Clint Richardson & Lachlan Richardson all capable of turning matches. Hayden Schilling gives them a strong leaping ruckman with Lee Slape & Chris Gregory strong in defence.
Karoonda should improve on Round 1 but BDT will still win.
The Mallee Football League presented a retrospective Mail Medal to Len Symonds on Saturday June 23rd at Karoonda.
The date was chosen as Karoonda played Peake who are the 2 remaining Murraylands teams playing in the Mallee League.
Retrospective Mail Medals were originally presented to those who tied but lost on a count back in 1999. The records provided did not show the correct results in 1966. The Mallee League were alerted to the situation by historian Harold McLaren who came across the results in the Pinnaroo Border Times from 1966.
Len (playing for Perponda) lost on a count back to Trevor Kruger (Peake) with both tied on 15 votes.
This Medal brings Len's tally to 6 Mail Medals – 4 with Perponda in 1966, 1970, 1971 & 1974 and 2 with Browns Well in the Riverland Independent League in 1976 & 1978.
BDT are cruising through the season without really being tested so far. Key forwards Ty McKenna & Kevin Kock are missing at the moment, but Shane Binns has stepped up and Hayden Schilling is becoming a very good ruck man. Patrick Barrett back from West Adelaide at the moment adds another quality midfielder to go with Josh Keller, Josh Richardson & Clint Richardson. Jarran Crabb & Jarred Brock work well with the midfield and the defence is held firm by Chris Gregory & Lee Slape.
Murrayville will be keen to do well as percentage may play a role at the end of the season. Michael Worsman is a class midfielder and Daniel Fry is kicking goals, taking some pressure off of Trent Sporn in attack. Todd Jones plays the ruck role well, picking up possessions behind the play. Nick Rees has a penetrating left foot kick from the midfield & Jesse Vass provided strong rebound from half back last week. Nick Noblett is a good full back and organizes the defence well around him.
BDT will continue their winning ways this week.
Lameroo will be hoping Billy McNeilly has recovered to play in a key defensive role with Vaughan Noonan still missing at the moment. Matt Ridgway is a versatile player and Kym Benham rucks well even though giving away height most weeks. David Philbey plays key defense and holds down a position most weeks. Andrew Purchase & Shaun Walker are quality midfielders and receive assistance from Ricky Hunter, Hayden Thorpe, Stephen Kerley & Brad Zerk.
Pinnaroo won their first match last week after 22 losses and they can win some more before the years end. Thomas Keogh was a big bonus last week with West Adelaide having the bye. The return of Ryan Nickolls, Tyron Bennetts, Alex Keough made a huge difference and full forward Anthony Lippis can't be far away from resuming. Chris Hughes is a good fast running recruit and Chad Nickolls continues to dominate in ruck.
Lameroo should win over an improving Pinnaroo.
Karoonda travelled to Murrayville last week and came away with a good win. Luke Hocking & Brodie Chinner should resume this week although Mark Corrie is likely to miss. Jarred Graetz is in outstanding form in defence and Andrew Smithson is doing a job at full back each week. Ben Quinn is leading the midfield with Corey Knight, Zakk Bullard, Donald Andrews & Simon Martin all playing significant roles. Lucas Neumann has stepped up supporting Josh Rudiger in ruck while Ryan Paech & Nick Zander provide targets in attack.
Peake are in danger of missing the finals again and need to win soon to get back in the frame. Patrick Casey is a quality player but is struggling with injury. Rick Berling has been in the best most weeks along with Bryce Jaensch & Sam Patterson but they are all defenders. Scott Feltus provided a goal kicking option early but has missed a lot of matches while Jeff Lines has been a productive forward. Travis Carling is a smooth mover in the midfield and Lachlan Wilson & Kieran Jaensch have plenty of talent.
It is hard to see Karoonda dropping this one at home.
Murrayville have an opportunity to consolidate a spot in the finals if they can overcome Karoonda at home. Trent Sporn has given them a focal point in attack and Daniel Fry has been kicking plenty of goals in recent matches. Coach Michael Worsman is one of the best midfielders in the League with assistance from Nick Rees, Thomas Bailey & James Lange. Todd Jones & Nick Noblett are solid defenders and Jesse Vass provides good rebound.
Karoonda had Lameroo under control last match only to be over run in the same manner as Murrayville the week before. Ben Quinn & Zakk Bullard rack up possessions in the midfield and Corey Knight can be dangerous when going forward. Mark Corrie will improve with match fitness and Josh Rudiger can have a big influence in ruck. Daniel Thiele showed glimpses of his best last match and can take a big mark. Andrew Smithson leads a solid defence with Jarred Graetz in outstanding form.
Karoonda can win a close encounter at Murrayville.
BDT are a very even outfit topped off with 2 of the best in Josh Keller & Josh Richardson. Patrick Barrett has been back recently and adds more quality to the midfield along with Lachlan Richardson, Clint Richardson, Chad Kennett, Jack Zacker, Jarran Crabb, Jarred Brock and the list goes on. Ty McKenna & Kevin Kock will be missing this week, but Hayden Schilling has stepped up to carry the ruck work and Chris Gregory will hold down a key position. Lee Slape is dependable at full back while Travis Miegel is always reliable.
Lameroo have come from a long way down to win their last 2 matches but won't be able to let BDT get ahead if they want to compete. Matt Ridgway is in good form and Andrew Purchase is a quality finisher. Vaughan Noonan will be missing for a few weeks and his strength in a key position will be missed as will Billy McNeilly in defence if he does not recover from an ankle injury. Hayden Thorpe, Brad Zerk, Stephen Kerley, Shaun Walker, Craig Wellburn & Josh Ridgway all put in 100% every week and Ricky Hunter has shown he can make a big contribution to the side.
Pinnaroo will be desperate for a win and should see the return of key players this week. Ryan Nickolls & Anthony Lippis should return in attack along with Alex Keogh in the midfield. Chad Nickolls has been dominating in ruck and Wade Nickolls still has an influence on the game. Brad Schroeder gains many possessions on a wing and if Leith Dabinett, Clint Muster, Scott Kirkbright & Joel Heinicke can all play well on the same day then Pinnaroo are in with a chance.
Peake need to win this week if they want to play finals. They had arguably their best team on the field against Murrayville & lost convincingly. Scott Feltus, Caine Lynn, Garth Bigg & Jeff Lines are a strong attack. Gareth Diprose, Rick Berling, Bryce Jaensch, Sam Patterson & Bennett Pickering form a solid defence. Jason Dikkenberg wins his fair share of the ruck and Lachlan Wilson, Kieran Jaensch, Blake Harrowfield & Patrick Casey are a quick midfield.
Peake should win a game that could shape their season.
Mallee take on Mid South East at Pinnaroo after travelling to Robe in2011. Mallee will be keen to turn around last year's result after going down the MSE in their first encounter.
BDT will dominate the team with Josh Keller in good form and looking to add to his best player performance from 2011. Josh Richardson is available after missing last year and will join brothers Clint & Lachlan in the team. Chris Gregory can play a key position as can Kevin Kock up forward. Ben Hooper is a versatile player and Patrick Barrett will be a huge bonus if he is available. Jarran Crabb and Chad Kennett are younger players who will keen to impress if given the opportunity.
Zakk Bullard has been in great form for Karoonda on ball with Jarred Graetz strong marking in defence. Ben Quinn and Corey Knight are clever midfielders who both like to go forward & kick goals. Josh Rudiger has been using his strength well in ruck and may get a chance at the higher level.
Billy McNeilly has returned to Lameroo's defence and slipped straight into top form with Matt Ridgway similar to ben Hooper with his versatility. Andrew Purchase can provide some smart finishing in the midfield.
Michael Worsman has been Murrayville's best player this year and could play centre in this match. Todd Jones can play defence or ruck and Nick Noblett is a solid defender. Daniel Fry has been kicking multiple goals and Nick Rees has also been in good form.
Patrick Casey would be an automatic selection after a standout performance last year, but may struggle with injury. Lachlan Wilson is another youngster who will provide pace if given the chance.
Ryan Nickolls will play a key forward role if he can prove his fitness & Chad Nickolls has been in strong form rucking for Pinnaroo this year. Tyron Bennetts has battled against the odds in Pinnaroo's midfield and will provide some toughness if he plays.
A vital game for the chance to participate in the 2012 finals series for both sides. After a good start to the season Peake have faltered of late and need to win against a Murrayville side building momentum. Peake were demolished by BDT last week and were always going to be in trouble with 9 players missing from the A Grade side. Patrick Casey is desperately missed in the midfield and Scott Feltus was a strong target at full forward. Not surprisingly the best players were in defence last week with Rick Berling standing up again with support from Bryce Jaensch, Sam Patterson, Bennett Pickering & Tom Carter. There are some good running midfielders in Lachlan Wilson, Chad Freak & Kieran Jaensch if they can get enough of the ball.
Murrayville are improving and held a good lead over Lameroo last week before being over run in the last quarter. Daniel Fry has stepped up in attack and the return of Trent Sporn poses a threat to all other defences. Michael Worsman is a strong bodied midfielder and Todd Jones provides versatility in ruck or a key position. Jesse Vass found form last week and Ryan McCormack is a consistent performer.
Murrayville look more settled and unless Peake can regroup quickly Murrayville will draw level with them on the Premiership Table.
A battle for the double chance looms with Lameroo pushing hard and only 1 win behind Karoonda. The return of Vaughan Noonan has added strength and experience and Shaun Walkers presence on the ground is an added advantage. Billy McNeilly returned last week to strengthen the defence and supporting the hard working David Philbey. Hayden Thorpe is an inside midfielder and Andrew Purchase provides some polish with his finishing skills. Matt Ridgway can play almost any position on the ground and Jarred Kerber is a youngster with a bright future. Shane Agelis & Ricky Hunter provide options in attack and Josh Ridgway is always dangerous around goal.
Karoonda won last week but it took a long time to shake off Pinnaroo. Luke Hocking will be a loss in attack through injury and Nick Zander & Daniel Thiele will need to step up to cover his absence. Zakk Bullard is in outstanding form along with coach Ben Quinn. Corey Knight has great skills and is equally dangerous on ball or in attack. Mark Corrie provided a strong body in the midfield last week but his availability is not guaranteed. Jarred Graetz continues to excel in defence along with Eli Koch & Andrew Smithson.
It doesn't get any easier for Pinnaroo this week against a rampaging BDT. Thomas Keogh was a great inclusion last week, but will be back at West Adelaide this week. They have a list of players missing with Ryan Nickolls, Anthony Lippis, Braden Thomas, Alex Keogh, Jason Marr & Scott Kirkbright all missing last week. Sunyl Vogt injured a knee last week and must be in doubt for some time. Heath Nickolls is holding down a key defensive position along with Wade Nickolls. Chad Nickolls wins most ruck contests and Tyron Bennetts is a quality player in the midfield. Chris Hughes provides dash from his wing with Brad Schroeder back to his best form on the other wing.
BDT have quality all over the ground and even out of the side. Josh Keller & Josh Richardson stand up every week. Hayden Schilling in ruck allows Ty McKenna & Kevin Kock to play forward and Mark Vandeleur slips forward and provides pace around goal. Chris Gregory & Lee Slape lead a mean defence with Clint Richardson & Ben Hooper experienced players on the wings. Jarran Crabb, Jarred Brock, Chad Kennett & Jack Zacker all play there part and form a formidable combination.
BDT will remain undefeated and Pinnaroo winless after this match.
Murrayville opened their winning account for 2012 with a good win over Pinnaroo last week.
The return of Trent Sporn in attack made a huge difference with a return of 9 goals to take advantage of the work done by the midfield. Daniel Fry is also making a mark up forward and Todd Jones can play in ruck or a key position. Michael Worsman is leading from the front and receiving good support from Nick Rees. Nick Noblett has been consistent in defence, being amongst the best most weeks.
Lameroo had a very strong win over Peake last week and the return of Vaughan Noonan adds strength and experience. Shane Agelis is making the most of every opportunity up forward and Ricky Hunter found form last week with 5 goals. Matt Ridgway continued his strong form with brother Josh playing his best game of 2012. Coach Shaun Walker continues to find touch after missing the early rounds and Andrew Purchase will strengthen the midfield when he returns.
This looks a far closer match up than it would have been a couple of weeks ago, but Lameroo can consolidate their spot in the four with a win.
Karoonda and Pinnaroo would be extremely disappointed with last week's results. Karoonda went down badly to BDT and a depleted Pinnaroo fell a long way short of Murrayville.
Karoonda have Jarred Graetz in outstanding form across half back with good support from Stephen Krezos, Andrew Smithson & Eli Koch. Zakk Bullard is carrying the midfield with Corey Knight having dropped off slightly after his great start to the season. Shane Harte & Brodie Chinner are overcoming injury & Ben Quinn wins plenty of ball. Josh Rudiger is carrying the ruck with Luke Hocking, Daniel Thiele & Nick Zander strong marking forward targets.
Kane O'Loughlin stood up with 7 goals for Pinnaroo last week, but Ryan Nickolls & Anthony Lippis are no certainties to return this week. Chad Nickolls is carrying the ruck well and should have a great duel with Josh Rudiger. Tyron Bennetts is a good recruit and Brad Schroeder is returning to his strong running, rebounding play. Sunyl Vogt's experience is crucial after returning from a hamstring injury and Braden Thomas is strong at full back.
Karoonda look to have too many options and will be too strong for Pinnaroo.
BDT put on a display last week to prove they are again short priced favourites for the flag. Josh Richardson, Josh Keller, Clint Richardson, Ben Hooper & Lachlan Richardson all stood up and put the game beyond doubt very early. Hayden Schilling is playing well in ruck and allowing Ty McKenna and Kevin Kock to provide marking options in attack alongside Shane Binns. Lee Slape is reliable at full back and Chris Gregory gets the job done at centre half back. The experienced players bring others like Jarred Brock, Jarran Crabb, Jack Zacker & Chad Kennett into the game and they provide valuable contributions.
Peake missed Pat Casey, Garth Bigg & Scott Feltus last week and need to regroup quickly against a strong BDT outfit. Rick Berling, Gareth Diprose, Bennett Pickering & Sam Patterson a playing well in defence with Chad Freak & Lachlan Wilson providing run from the wings. Jeff Lines is a regular contributor in attack and Kieran Jaensch will kick goals if given space.
BDT look too strong and will continue their unbeaten run.
The winner of this match will head into the Second Round of MFL with a much better chance of playing finals in 2012. The loser could find themselves in a battle with Pinnaroo or Murrayville for the last spot in the finals.
Lameroo recorded a comfortable win over Pinnaroo last week although the task was made more difficult with inaccurate kicking for goal. Coach Shaun Walker has returned to the playing field and each week will see him return to the quality player he is within the League. Shane Agelis is a creative forward and does not need many opportunities to make an impact on the scoreboard and Craig Altus has made the transition from defence to attack a productive one. Matt Ridgway is a versatile player and Stephen Kerley leads well with consistent performances. Kym Benham's return to ruck gives Lameroo a reliable performer and Andrew Purchase uses the ball well to give his forwards many chances.
Peake were also guilty of wayward kicking last week and it may have cost them the match in the end. Gareth Diprose, Rick Berling & Bennett Pickering are strong & reliable in defence with Scott Feltus & Jeff Lines marking targets in attack. Lachlan Wilson & Chad Freak give a lot of run from the wings and Patrick Casey is as good as anyone in the Mallee through the midfield. Salim Hassan will be a valuable recruit when he gains some match fitness and his experience & strength will test a lot of teams.
Peake can win and put themselves up as finals contenders after a long time out.
Both teams are without a win and the loser of this match will find it almost impossible to play finals in 2012. Pinnaroo led Lameroo for 3 quarters last week before being overrun in the final term. Tyron Bennetts is proving his worth in the midfield with Heath Boseley performing consistently in defence. Scott Kirkbright is providing an option in attack, but they need Ryan Nickolls & Anthony Lippis back in the key positions. Kane O'Loughlin makes a valuable contribution when his mind is on the job and Clint Muster is a very good player who has missed a lot of football with injuries.
Murrayville have a solid defence with Nick Noblett leading the way and a good midfield with Michael Worsman, James Lange, Blake Edwards, Thomas Bailey & Nick Rees. They need to find a strong marking forward to finish off the good work of players up field if they want to make an impression on the Premiership Table.
Pinnaroo will open their account with their first win of 2012.
A clash between the 2 undefeated sides so far should see a very good game of football. Josh Keller & Josh Richardson have started 2012 in great form and Ben Hooper has returned to his form of a couple of seasons back. Jarran Crabb is good in the midfield with Jarred Brock & Clint Richardson providing strong support. Hayden Schilling is playing well along with fellow big men Ty McKenna & Chris Gregory.
Veteran Luke Hocking is leading the 2012 goal kicking with a renewed enthusiasm in this season. He is receiving strong support in attack from Daniel Thiele and Nick Zander. Josh Rudiger is controlling the ruck and marking strongly around the ground. The defence is led by Jarred Graetz with Eli Koch, Andrew Smithson & Lucas Neumann all playing key roles.
Zakk Bullard is in career best form along with Ben Quinn, Stephen Krezos & Corey Knight in the midfield. Both teams score well and it may come down to who can defend the best.
BDT have a slight edge and can win what should be a great contest.
Murrayville showed promising signs last week with plenty of run through the midfield but could not find a forward to convert into scoring opportunities. Coach Michael Worsman led from the front with a strong display in the midfield & Todd Jones could be an answer in ruck and is mobile around the ground. Nick Noblett is a solid defender and Jesse Vass can defend as well as attack from half back. Thomas Bailey & Nick Rees are good recruits and James Lange finds the ball in the midfield. The experience of Trent Sporn, Brad Wyatt & Luke Kirkbright was missing last week and they will make a difference when they return.
Once again BDT are cruising and doing enough to win matches early in the season. Josh Keller & Josh Richardson are working into strong form and Ben Hooper is a hard running forward after spending a lot of time in defence. Chad Kennett & Mark Vandeleur are consistent playmakers and Ty McKenna is amongst the best ruckmen in the League.
BDT will leave Murrayville winless after 4 rounds.
If Pinnaroo want to play finals they need to win a match very soon. They started the season with a lot of confidence, but form & injuries sees them without a win after 3 rounds. They played last week without Wade Nickolls, Ryan Nickolls, Sunyl Vogt & Alex Keogh and not many teams in Mallee Football could cover the loss of key players like these. Chad Nickolls continues to use his height & bulk to dominate in ruck & Tyron Bennett is a very good midfielder. Heath Boseley & Brad Schroeder work hard in defence and Brad Rosenzweig has provided some quick running.
Lameroo need to win to put a gap between them & the teams outside the four. Andrew Purchase is a smart midfielder while Shane Agelis & Ricky Hunter are goal kickers up forward. Stephen Kerley, Brad Zerk, Craig Wellburn, Joel Lewis, Lachlan Hinds & Matt Ridgway are all strong contributors every week while David Philbey carries the load in the big man department.
Lameroo can win and make Pinnaroo's finals chances even harder.
Peake are up and about and will be keen to knock off Karoonda this week. Kieran & Bryce Jaensch are playing consistent football and the forward line is functioning well with Scott Feltus, Jeff Lines and now Garth Bigg & Trent Wingard kicking goals. Rick Berling is receiving support in defence from Sam Patterson and Gareth Diprose and Jason Dikkenberg is providing a start in ruck.
Karoonda can put a gap between them & Peake for second spot with a win this week. Coach Ben Quinn is in great touch and Corey Knight's skills seem to be even better. Zakk Bullard, Brodie Chinner, Shane Harte & Stephen Krezos form a strong midfield with Andrew Smithson, Eli Koch & Jarred Graetz leading the defence. Luke Hocking is leading the goal kicking with Daniel Thiele & Nick Zander strong marking targets in attack. Josh Rudiger is leading the ruck for Karoonda & if he can continue his good form it will give them a big advantage.
This should be the match of the round with Karoonda winning a close one.
Karoonda set up a good win over Lameroo last week with a dominant midfield which gave theirs forwards plenty of opportunity. Josh Rudiger & Lucas Neumann were strong in the ruck contests giving Ben Quinn, Corey Knights, Brodie Chinner, Shane Harte, Stephen Krezos & Zakk Bullard first use at most centre bounce contests. Luke Hocking is using his experience and kicking goals up forward with younger players Daniel Thiele & Nick Zander also strong in the air. Jarred Graetz rebounds well from defence with Eli Koch & Andrew Smithson strong "one on one" defenders.
Murrayville let Peake get on top in the first quarter last week & could not bridge the gap. Nick Noblett has settled well into the defence and Michael Worsman is showing his class after an interrupted 2011 season. Recruits Chris Campbell, Nick Rees & Thomas Bailey are making valuable contributions and William Spargo is a hard worker. Jesse Vass provides some run and Dallas Willersdorf is dangerous around goals.
Karoonda at home will be hard to beat for a Murrayville side looking for their first win of 2012.
Lameroo managed to put a good score on the board against Karoonda last week, but could not contain Karoonda & it may be a similar result this week. Andrew Purchase is all class and as with all good players makes time for himself & uses the ball extremely well. Ricky Hunter has a strong presence and is a very accurate kick for goal. Veteran Brad Zerk is the most reliable player in the competition and still takes on the tough jobs every week. Matt Ridgway is a strong marking forward who makes a good contribution through the midfield and brother Josh gains many possessions as an on ball player.
BDT roll along again and easily accounted for Pinnaroo last week. Hayden Schilling & Chris Gregory are good in ruck & will give BDT a head start. Josh Keller, Josh Richardson, Clint Richardson, Lachlan Richardson are quality in the midfield and the return of Patrick Barrett adds another top class player. Kevin Kock & Shane Binns hold down the key forward positions with Lee Slape leading a solid defence.
Lameroo have improvement in them, but BDT will win this one.
Peake have an opportunity to put themselves in the finals frame early in the season if they can back up their good win last week. Scott Feltus is in dominating form up forward with 17 goals from the first 2 matches. Jason Dikkenberg is leading the ruck well and Patrick Casey is amongst the best midfielders in the competition. Lachlan Wilson is one of the best young players around while Jeff Lines & Kieran Jaensch are goal kickers each week. Rick Berling is a strong defender and Trent Wingard is settling in well.
Pinnaroo would be disappointed with their start to the season. The loss of Sunyl Vogt & Alex Keogh through injury has further compounded their problems. Chad Nickolls gives Pinnaroo an advantage in ruck and Ryan Nickolls is in good form up forward. Tyron Bennetts is a very good recruit in the midfield and Brad Schroeder provides rebound from defence. Clint Muster, Leith Dabinett & Scott Kirkbright all have plenty of ability and need to provide consistent performances. Wade Nickolls & Heath Boseley work hard every week and Rory O'Driscoll is a junior with a bright future.
If Peake can handle the height of Pinnaroo they can win at home to consolidate a place in the top four.
Lameroo & Murrayville are playing in the designated ANZAC match for the Geoff Blacket Medal in the opening round of Mallee football.
Lameroo will be without Thomas Caulfield, Ben Moffatt & Dan Wohling while coach Shaun Walker & Mark Benham will be sidelined for much of the season with long term injuries.
Andrew Purchase has been recruited as a skillful midfielder who will kick goals with Ricky Hunter capable of filling a key forward role.
Stephen Kerley had his best season at Lameroo last year along with Matt & Josh Ridgway, Hayden Thorpe is a ball winner and David Philbey & Vaughan Noonan will fill the rucking role.
Murrayville have a long list of players missing from 2011 with Jarred Allen, Kevin Wyatt, Rian Crane, Alex Greenslade, Andrew Caire & Chad Allen all moving on and Drew Crane taking up umpiring in 2012. They have recruited Daniel Fry, Nicholas Rees, Thomas Bailey, Chris Campbell, Nicholas Noblett & Todd Jones and it will be interesting to see if they can replace the high quality of players that have left.
Trent Sporn probably will not play every match and this will add pressure to Murrayville. They have traditionally recruited well and they will need a team effort to cover the outstanding talent that has moved on from 2012.
Lameroo look more stable at the moment and should record a first up win.
Pinnaroo have a new coach in Ben McPhee & he has been recruiting over summer bringing Chris Hughes, Anthony Karner, Anthony Lippis, Jason Marr, Tyron Bennetts, James Dewing and Brad Rosenzweig to the club. Ryan Nickolls will hold down half forward while Chad Nickolls, Wade Nickolls & Sunyl Vogt have a huge amount of experience. Alex Keogh will again be a key in the midfield.
Pinnaroo are coming from a long way back, but with some new recruits and junior players with some more experience will be looking for a vast improvement on 2011.
Karoonda have a big turnover under new playing coach Ben Quinn with Daniel Thiele, Jarred Graetz, Andrew Smithson, Donald Andrews & Nick Norman all returning to the club along with Shane Harte from Mannum. Major losses from 2011 include Dylan Caldwell, Darren Hare, Justin Jackson, Sam Abbott, Tim Berling & Rhys Bullard.
Mail Medalist Corey Knight will look to continue his good 2011 form with Brodie Chinner, Stephen Krezos & Zakk Bullard providing drive from the midfield. Josh Rudiger will be keen to have an injury free run to carry the ruck for Karoonda.
Karoonda can win in a much closer match than some we saw in 2011.
Peake face a tough game first up without Caine Lynn, Jay Gilbertson, Shaun O'Brien, Aaron Hand, Shaun Holland, Aaron Frith, Chad Freak, Josh Lewis-Burns, Aaron Richards from 2011. Brendan Pett may also be missing with a long term injury. Recruits for 2012 at the moment are Greg Honner, Tim Berling, Garth Bigg, Jason Dikkenberg, Brent Canaway, Michael Lawrence with outstanding junior Lachlan Wilson returning to the club.
Peake were agonisingly close to finals in 2011, but appear to have slipped back this year. It may be that too much is left to too few if they cannot replace some of the talent that has left in the off season.
BDT as usual are fairly stable, losing Michael Brighton while Jarred Sampson is overseas & Kevin Kock may not return for 2012. Recruits include Aaron Richards, William Verco & Justin Hurrell with Braden Kennett also returning.
BDT will again start flag favourites and have been very consistent over a number of years. Josh Keller, Josh, Clint & Lachlan Richardson are all class. Ben Hooper always plays well and Shane Binns can be a match winner in attack. Chris Gregory & Lee Slape aren't high profile, but always get the job done.
BDT will start 2012 with a win over Peake.