I used to play for Spotswood many years ago. I remember us being chased out of that place one day when steel bars were produced after an all in started.

Scary stuff it was....even worse we were 5 goals up and forfeited the result!

That was a good 15 years ago now so I assume things have change a bit since then? Long before all the changes were made to the oval there.

HAHAHAHAHA !! The Parkside of old. Things have changed quite a bit, Not to many hard nuts anymore.

Most of our players were able to keep their feet it seems as if Watts, Trengove and Scully fall over several times every week. I understand what Ox said above but why is it only some of the players; is it an age and experience thing? I've lost count of the times I've seen Trengove scrambling along the ground trying to regain his feet and Jack Watts just falling over like he was on an ice rink with leather soled shoes. He in particular has put himself out of the contest so many times and a couple on the weekend cost us a shot on goal.

I actually yelled at the TV so loud at one stage yesterday I frightened my grand son, it is so frustrating seeing Watts lying prostrate on the ground while the defenders casually run the ball out of defence.

Robbie it is very much to do with core strength, which younger players haven't really developed.

Robbie it is very much to do with core strength, which younger players haven't really developed.

My core strength is rapidly diminishing and I don't think I can handle too many more games like that.

My grandson must think I'm some sort of crazy man that yells at a television.

Noticed a trend: It's the young 1st / 2nd year players slipping over. I am of the understanding that each player pays for their own boots, and perhaps this is a factor in the young boys not having a multitude of options? Cost / sponsorship?

The older boys all have sponsorships, and would have previous years shoes, with the 'big stops' still in decent knick, not having been worn every day. Boys like Watts and Sculls wouldn't, and I doubt when they got drafted went out and bought 10x pairs at $200 each.....

Just a thought.

Noticed a trend: It's the young 1st / 2nd year players slipping over. I am of the understanding that each player pays for their own boots, and perhaps this is a factor in the young boys not having a multitude of options? Cost / sponsorship?

The older boys all have sponsorships, and would have previous years shoes, with the 'big stops' still in decent knick, not having been worn every day. Boys like Watts and Sculls wouldn't, and I doubt when they got drafted went out and bought 10x pairs at $200 each.....

Just a thought.

Ha - good thought but nup. No player does not have the boots they want or need based on money.

I can't remember ever having worn screw ins once in my ~20 years playing footy.

Moulded boots all the way and it's never been too much of a problem for me.

My core strength is rapidly diminishing and I don't think I can handle too many more games like that.

My grandson must think I'm some sort of crazy man that yells at a television.

You are Robbie, we all know that. It's about time your grandson does too!

I can't remember ever having worn screw ins once in my ~20 years playing footy.

Moulded boots all the way and it's never been too much of a problem for me.

Must have a good core strength. Don't get a big head now.

Must have a good core strength. Don't get a big head now.

I lied.

I used to lose my feet all the time in juniors before I built up my core!

(I don't think my fat head will get any bigger)

Edited June 30, 201015 yr by Enforcer25

I actually yelled at the TV so loud at one stage yesterday I frightened my grand son

My dogs leave the room when I'm watching Melb on tv.