How is the Pioneers roster looking so far for this season?

Matt Sutton
Eric Burdon
Dallas Jeffree
Andy Tipton
Kevin Smith (don't know if he'll be around for very long though!)
Andrew Rice
Kurt Russell
Zac Delany- (midget from Wollongong)
A player on the Townsville roster not sure of name and another player from Queensland.
Nic Morrison
Couple of young locals.
Not a bad group really, but probably a bit small.

Kevin Smith was let go on Friday, major sponsr pulled out his money that was attached to this player. Board had to let him go.

My tip is he will turn up in country victoria through an old warrior connection.

I have heard the Pioneers are in huge financial trouble and are signing guys without the funds to pay them. Smith is supposedly the first of more to go....Rice and Jeffree are supposedly next. Word is a lot of sponsors pulled the plug including the main sponsor and they cant find anyone to replace them

Pioneers in bad financial trouble and wont last the season......insolvency seems likely

Pig dog, who was Kevin Smiths major sponsor and who told you it was the major sponsor?

Pioneers will have no trouble paying the players they have.

And hydra, rice and jeffree supposedly next? You are an idiot! Both have bought houses in Mount Gambier and are definitely not going anywhere, Just shut up when you dont know what you are talking about.

Pioneers are here too stay, they are not going anywhere. The board is strong and are gaining new sponsors every day and old ones are coming back.

Everyone looking forward to the season start, with the group looking very good, and even better when everyone arrives.

they centainly need a back up for Sutts, anyone know how the Millicent weekend went for the Pioneers?

The little fella from Wollongong should be a sloid back up for Sutts.
I hear they lost to Centrals, but beat Forestville, Tasmania State under 20's, but i'm not sure on the other game.

Need a backup for Rice as well....he fouled out and Tipton is definately not going to be able to play against 5s in the SEABL

dan briglia going to albury, it is in the albury paper and on their website.

Zac Delaney boys, read my post above!

Not sure I believe you Coach.

Seems Smith was told that his contract was withdrawn because of the Clubs financial position.

http://linky.com.au/qf04i

The club is going through some financial problems and it is ignorant to deny this. It is public knowledge that the Major Sponsor Scott's Transport is going through some legal issues and more than likely will not be able to honour it's sponsorship deal, leaving a very big hole for the club financially.
Maybe if they were honest, the community would once again rally behind them and show some support.

yeh I mean why wouldnt they support a team with no local player development a new coach they have never heard of and no chance of a local making the roster.

The guy's name is ERIK (not Eric) - can't we at least show some respect?

Anon. the Border Watch was quoting Smith directly from an interview not 3rd or 4th hand.

I think this Coach will be alright, he certainly deserves a chance.
As for the Scott's sponsorship, it was only ever going to be a 2 year deal, it would not have been factored into Smith's contract for this year. My understanding is the Smith situation is based on Silver sponsors at least one withdrawing late.

Great to see Morrison and Fleming getting a run, disappointing to see Mason battling for a bench spot after almost 100 games.

Mason has been put on trial by the new coach for a month.

Tore his hamstring against Lions on Sunday,

trial might be over?

Geez there are some clowns in this world!!!
Anon #268351 that has to be one of the dumbest comments I have seen for a long time!!! Your from Kalangadoo aren't you???
I guess the "get a local coach" theme really worked over the past couple of years didn't it??? How many finals games did you play??? Even someone as dumb as you can count to zero!!!
Yeah get rid of the new coach and keep the underperforming american! You are a genius!!! I wish the sixers had of done that all these years, or what about the Sydney Kings, they should have sacked Brian Goorjan!!

Hey Player23, You had me onside.
I was following that logic until you started on Kalangadoo.
That's it, enough's enough now I think you're a tool!

Lol..sorry Cats29 you must be one of the bright ones out there, most wouldn't have even realised it was an insult! ;)
Should I change it to Nangwarry seeing as there's not many left out there to insult?

Did anyone see the fallout between the former coach and the new coach Tuesday night?
Rumour has it that it spilled out into the car park. Former coach has taken the company signs from his corporate boxes.
More money gone Pioneers.

Vesta 57, you are a rumour mill. Sounds as though you want the Pioneers to fail?

But to add to the Pioneers saga, when is the board going to see that the new coach is the whole problem with regards to their financial woes?

Knowing for a fact at least eight sponsors have pulled considerable funds due to the arrogance etc of the new coach, why cant the current board not see that they are standing by a 'coach' who has never coached a SEABL game for the Pioneers and driving all the sponsors away (maybe even some players)?

Yes, Borris and that would make me the rumour mill!

I hear Kevin Smith has made it up to Mildura to play for them.

Sack this incompetent coach! I don't know how he forged his credentials - but they have to be fake. His subs are unbelievable, the way he speaks to his players is disrespectful and what is positive about him, I personally haven't witnessed him praising his players only berating them - he need to go back to school and pick up his own chair by himself unaided and learn to speak to MEN.
He also needs to stop writing his own articles for the press to make him seem good (those who go to the games know how crap he is).
He also needs to remember it's the players kids idolize NOT THE COACH - backsides on seats - let the players get interviews and speak - he is as fake and stupid as a (use your imagination) - and too full of his own self importance.