The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread

[cennals05]

I was talking to someone last week who is privy to what goes on at the SANFL and the SANFL Commission. They were saying that one particular employee at the SANFL was trying to make it so that u18's aren't allowed to play Reserves or League. This is to make it easier for the AFL. Having met this person, this is exactly the impression I had of them. They couldn't give a shit about the SANFL, they are merely using it as a stepping stone to the AFL and their decisions are reflective of this.

[heater31]

I was talking to someone last week who is privy to what goes on at the SANFL and the SANFL Commission. They were saying that one particular employee at the SANFL was trying to make it so that u18's aren't allowed to play Reserves or League. This is to make it easier for the AFL. Having met this person, this is exactly the impression I had of them. They couldn't give a shit about the SANFL, they are merely using it as a stepping stone to the AFL and their decisions are reflective of this.

Well that person is not Tony Bamford who is refusing to play Jack Lukosius out of position so AFL recruiters can watch the 2 best KPP in the draft play as direct opponents!

[am Bays]

I was talking to someone last week who is privy to what goes on at the SANFL and the SANFL Commission. They were saying that one particular employee at the SANFL was trying to make it so that u18's aren't allowed to play Reserves or League. This is to make it easier for the AFL. Having met this person, this is exactly the impression I had of them. They couldn't give a shit about the SANFL, they are merely using it as a stepping stone to the AFL and their decisions are reflective of this.

Adam Kelly, the w@nker from WA

[goddy11]

Was yesterday the first time that no SANFL league, reserves or under18 being played on a Saturday in June. I suppose with the PaP's and Crows on TV not helping and 2 games today but our traditional day for football has been taken away from the general public. From my point of view was it gave me an opportunity to travel and watch the Mudlarks get smashed at Myponga.

[Wedgie]

Was yesterday the first time that no SANFL league, reserves or under18 being played on a Saturday in June. I suppose with the PaP's and Crows on TV not helping and 2 games today but our traditional day for football has been taken away from the general public. From my point of view was it gave me an opportunity to travel and watch the Mudlarks get smashed at Myponga.

No

[sib]

Well Power are now 3 games out after their lost to the Legs. Be hard now for the to make the 5 now

[Dogs64]

Well Power are now 3 games out after their lost to the Legs. Be hard now for the to make the 5 now

They'll be devastated if they don't make it. Massive impact on the power club, interest, memberships, etc.

[stan]

ADELAIDE’S winless — and concerning — form in the SANFL has forced the Crows off the league’s free-to-air television broadcasts.

The SANFL has ditched two of the Crows’ remaining four games on the Channel 7 schedule written at the start of the State league season.

The Round 15 television schedule on July 20 now has Seven’s cameras at Noarlunga for the South Adelaide-North Adelaide game rather than the Crows’ visit to Elizabeth to play Central District.

And in Round 16 on July 28, Seven will telecast the Port Adelaide-South Adelaide game at Alberton Oval rather than be at Prospect for the Crows’ clash with league leader North Adelaide.

The Crows will remain on Channel 7 on July 7 with their game against Norwood at The Parade and on July 15 in the SANFL Showdown with Port Adelaide.

SANFL football boss Adam Kelly explained to The Advertiser the “reputation of the league’s broadcast product” needed to protected with telecasts of highly competitive games.

Adelaide’s competitive capabilities in the state league have been wrecked by the Crows’ high injury count at AFL level.

The Crows fell to a record 112-point defeat to South Adelaide in their last SANFL game a fortnight ago. It is most likely the Adelaide AFL reserves team — that is topped up by players from community leagues when needing to cover the loss of AFL talent — could become the first SANFL team to complete a season without a win since Sturt in 1995.

“The ratings were much stronger last year (when the Crows were more competitive as the AFL team worked to few injuries),” noted Kelly. “They (the ratings) are still marginally better than some other SANFL clubs, but the quality of the games we present for telecast on Channel 7 needs to be considered.”

Adelaide is fielding its AFL reserves unit in the SANFL for the fifth season. The fall in television ratings again brings into question the relevance of the Crows in the SANFL where the Adelaide Football Club had promised to deliver crowds of 3000 while playing games at its opponents’ home grounds.

At their last start, against the Panthers, there were just 1087 at Noarlunga to watch the Crows. At the previous game, at Woodville Oval, there was a crowd of only 1735 for the Crows’ reserves clash with Woodville-West Torrens.

Jesus!! What a poor week to be a smart ass about the reserves subject.

Takes a special kind of asshole to try and keep laying the boot in after the above.


I get the crows don’t get crowds, we all predicted it Lbh. But crows in sanfl can’t get ratings ?? Ffs there is nothing else on but Gilligan’s island or bewitched reruns Saturday arvo.

Well call be a special asshole! I'm not going anywhere...

Done

MW really get to you. You can see it in your posts. He hardly lays the boot in. Just rolls in makes a smart ass comment and you can't handle it.

[arthur5038]

Rucci was a big fan of Crows adopting the WAFL alignment model. Well WAFL will need a new model.


CEO Statement
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 5:03 PM

East Perth Football Club has given the Western Australian Football Commission (WAFC) a Notice of Termination after mutually agreeing with the West Coast Eagles to conclude our current partnership agreement.

After careful consideration, the Board have decided that it is in East Perth’s best interest to leave our arrangement with The West Coast Eagles to ensure fairness with regards to WAFC Zoning and Funding Reviews that are imminent.

East Perth has been the partner club of the West Coast Eagles since 2013 after it was agreed by the WAFC that the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers would not be allowed to field standalone teams in the WAFL competition.

While the partnership has been successful for both clubs, we agree that it is appropriate to now move in separate directions.

Whilst the partnership has not been without challenges, these have arisen because both clubs were focused on getting the best results from the partnership.

Our relationship with the West Coast Eagles is a strong one and one I hope continues long into the future.

To our sponsors, members and supporters who have continued to support us through this period, thank you. By staying true to the course, we have been able to give our great club its best chance to be sustainable for generations to come.

I would encourage all our members and supporters to reconnect with the club. Your support is as important as ever. Our current squad of East Perth listed players is a tremendous group of young men. The club will need to put into place future support structures and resources to ensure they can become the best players they can be.

There are still many details to work through to finalise our standalone arrangement. East Perth, the West Coast Eagles and the WAFC are working together to establish what the exit strategy is and what the timeline for this will be.

Dean Turner
CEO
East Perth Football Club

[arthur5038]

From West Coast Eagles

The East Perth Football Club has decided to end its WAFL partnership with the West Coast Eagles Football Club that has been in place for the last five years.

West Coast Eagles Chief Executive Officer Trevor Nisbett said East Perth had lodged a termination of agreement notice with the WAFC and the West Coast Eagles would now work with the WAFC and the AFL to find a way forward.

“The partnership has had its challenges, but has worked, in the main, for both clubs,” Mr Nisbett said.

“We will certainly leave the partnership on good terms and will now prepare for the future, as we work on the best model to help our players develop and perform to their optimum.

“We would like the WAFL presidents and their clubs to consider the West Coast Eagles having its own team in the WAFL competition as early as possible, which has always been the club’s preferred position.

“Our players have really enjoyed representing East Perth and their loyal band of supporters, but they will now need to adjust to a new model in the very near future.

“We will discuss with the WAFC the model that will work for us going forward, but having our players play together is paramount to their growth, development and progress as AFL players. We will be seeking to implement an adjusted model in the quickest possible timeframe.”

[mighty_tiger_79]

Why does the AFL need to get involved??

[LMA]

20+ AFL listed players will need somewhere to play each week is why the AFL are involved

[Jim05]

20+ AFL listed players will need somewhere to play each week is why the AFL are involved

They can go to the VFL and play

[LMA]

20+ AFL listed players will need somewhere to play each week is why the AFL are involved

They can go to the VFL and play

Yep, if that eventuates.

[holden78]

WOW who would have thought, its a dog’s breakfast.........
Rucci can’t see past his hardon at having Port in The Gayfl and has long ago
forgotten what local footy looks and feels like...... Graveytrain!

[Executive Member]

20+ AFL listed players will need somewhere to play each week is why the AFL are involved

They can go to the VFL and play

Yep, if that eventuates.

so 30 years after joining the VFL the Eagles are going to join the VFL again

[mighty_tiger_79]

20+ AFL listed players will need somewhere to play each week is why the AFL are involved

Internal trials

[LMA]

Can always join the SANFL, this thread needs some new material

[Jim05]

Can always join the SANFL, this thread needs some new material

I’d imagine this move in WA will hasten to move for a Reserves comp. Wouldn’t be surprised if it happens in the next few years

[LMA]

Can always join the SANFL, this thread needs some new material

I’d imagine this move in WA will hasten to move for a Reserves comp. Wouldn’t be surprised if it happens in the next few years

It appears that way, with Team Tassie set to join the VFL in 2021