SA Footy

Mr Fuller wrote:Just reading an article on the AFL website suggesting Connor Ballenden has been invited to a medical screening by an AFL club and that he is linked to Hawthorn.

If the Eagles lose him then we'd go close to having the shortest team running around that I can remember!!

Does a club get any kind of compensation if one of their players is selected by an AFL club mid-season? I'm guessing if they do it will be peanuts.............

SANFL Press Release wrote:1 June 2022

SANFL statement: AFL Mid-Season Draft

SANFL congratulates the six Hostplus SANFL League players named in tonight’s AFL mid-season rookie draft who now have an exciting opportunity to play at the highest level of Australian football.

However, SANFL Chief Executive Officer Darren Chandler said the mid-season draft continued to present major challenges for SANFL Clubs who were impacted.

“We have a strong and vibrant men’s State League competition which is well worth protecting by the AFL to ensure the future strength and success of the national competition,” Mr Chandler said.

“We feel for the supporters, members, players, coaches, volunteers and administrators of the SANFL Clubs impacted tonight - there is a huge amount of investment in terms of resource, time and energy which goes into building a SANFL team in pursuit of ultimate success.

“The SANFL and its Clubs always encourage players to aspire to the highest level of Australian football and to play in our thriving State League as a pathway to achieving this.

“Collectively we invest significant time and resources to develop talented players from U13 to U18 level and then through to the Senior competition. As a State, we take great pride in seeing young players progressing to AFL ranks.

“However, the AFL must work with State Leagues to allow players who are ready to play AFL football to move into the AFL system at a time or under conditions that reduces the impact on their SANFL Club.”

Mr Chandler said SANFL and SANFL Clubs were looking forward to the opportunity to discuss the pre-season and mid-season drafts and AFL Club list sizes, among a range of matters, when they meet with AFL representatives at a scheduled meeting later this month.

Big Phil wrote:

SANFL Press Release wrote: Interesting..... am I detecting a change in the narrative there compared to previous years......

1 June 2022

SANFL statement: AFL Mid-Season Draft

SANFL congratulates the six Hostplus SANFL League players named in tonight’s AFL mid-season rookie draft who now have an exciting opportunity to play at the highest level of Australian football.

However, SANFL Chief Executive Officer Darren Chandler said the mid-season draft continued to present major challenges for SANFL Clubs who were impacted.

“We have a strong and vibrant men’s State League competition which is well worth protecting by the AFL to ensure the future strength and success of the national competition,” Mr Chandler said.

“We feel for the supporters, members, players, coaches, volunteers and administrators of the SANFL Clubs impacted tonight - there is a huge amount of investment in terms of resource, time and energy which goes into building a SANFL team in pursuit of ultimate success.

“The SANFL and its Clubs always encourage players to aspire to the highest level of Australian football and to play in our thriving State League as a pathway to achieving this.

“Collectively we invest significant time and resources to develop talented players from U13 to U18 level and then through to the Senior competition. As a State, we take great pride in seeing young players progressing to AFL ranks.

“However, the AFL must work with State Leagues to allow players who are ready to play AFL football to move into the AFL system at a time or under conditions that reduces the impact on their SANFL Club.”

Mr Chandler said SANFL and SANFL Clubs were looking forward to the opportunity to discuss the pre-season and mid-season drafts and AFL Club list sizes, among a range of matters, when they meet with AFL representatives at a scheduled meeting later this month.

DOC wrote:Looks like Seb has left the Eagles

MARRIED At First Sight star Seb Guilhaus admits his decision to launch an
X- rated OnlyFans account has shocked many of his fans – but he has no
regrets.
The former SANFL footballer and his girlfriend Ania Kilic joined the adult
subscription website about a month ago, to the dismay of some of his
100,000-plus followers on social media.
But clean-cut Guilhaus, who starred on the 2020 season of the reality TV
show, said the couple’s “bold move” has been empowering and helped
break down some of the “stigmas” around sex work.
“I know it comes as a massive shock especially from me,” the
Adelaidebased personal trainer said.
“I’ve copped it a bit from my followers on Instagram but overall it’s been
positive. People have accepted me and acknowledged it’s not forced on
anyone.
“Obviously people with fixed views will always regard things in this realm
as being offensive.”

DOC wrote:THE Norwood Football Club is pleased to announce that forward Luke Surman will return to The Parade for the remainder of the 2022 SANFL Season.

After a collaborative decision between Port Adelaide and Norwood, Surman will immediately cross over from Alberton.

The 24-year-old joined Norwood in 2018, spending three years at The Parade featuring for the Redlegs 18 times and kicking 27 goals.

Surman joined Port Adelaide in 2021 and played 13 games kicking six goals.

Luke will be available for selection this weekend.

Big Phil wrote:

DOC wrote:THE Norwood Football Club is pleased to announce that forward Luke Surman will return to The Parade for the remainder of the 2022 SANFL Season.

After a collaborative decision between Port Adelaide and Norwood, Surman will immediately cross over from Alberton.

The 24-year-old joined Norwood in 2018, spending three years at The Parade featuring for the Redlegs 18 times and kicking 27 goals.

Surman joined Port Adelaide in 2021 and played 13 games kicking six goals.

Luke will be available for selection this weekend.

That's an intriguing one...

Should be a great addition to the big man depth at The Parade.

Had played some good footy for Port at CHB so will be interesting to see where the Legs play him.

Named in the Reserves this week, after playing reserves last week.

Hazydog wrote:
Further erosion of the integrity of the SANFL Comp. A player who has played the majority of games so far this season and seemingly a required player, decides to move to a rival mid season and rather than a bunfight/clearance wrangle and transfer fee haggle… there just a “yeah no worries- all the best” situation. Perhaps it’s Ports way of evening up the mid season draft? Bizarre..

am Bays wrote:

Hazydog wrote:
Further erosion of the integrity of the SANFL Comp. A player who has played the majority of games so far this season and seemingly a required player, decides to move to a rival mid season and rather than a bunfight/clearance wrangle and transfer fee haggle… there just a “yeah no worries- all the best” situation. Perhaps it’s Ports way of evening up the mid season draft? Bizarre..

Players have always been transferring between SANFL clubs before June 30, the transfer deadline. I can recall Peter Johnston and Jock Bromilow transferring mid season from us to South back in the 80s and 90s. We got Tylor from Port 3-4 games into the 96 season (didn’t help). It’s not common but this is nothing new really.

Hopeful Jelly wrote:The Woodville West Torrens Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of former Eagles junior Cameron Ellis-Yolmen for the remainder of the 2022 season.

In January, Cameron was placed onto the AFL inactive list by the Brisbane Lions after the 28-year-old midfielder did not meet the AFL’s Covid vaccination requirements. Cameron has since remained in Queensland and spent the first part of the 2022 season playing for Labrador in the QAFL, however with the removal of the SANFL Vaccination Policy in late May, this opened the door for Cameron to return to South Australia and again take the field for the Club.

On Cameron’s signing CEO Luke Powell said, “We are continually monitoring our AFL listed players and I have had constant dialogue with Cameron since the day he had to step away from the AFL. With the SANFL recently relaxing the Vaccine mandate and with Cameron’s ambition to continually play football at the highest level, we are delighted to have another Eagles junior back in our Football program. Cameron will have an immediate impact in making our playing group better and he will be a huge asset to our Club going forward".

On his signing Ellis-Yolmen said, "I am excited to be back to where it all started, keen to get amongst the SANFL competition and get back to playing in the closest level under the AFL.

It’s great to also be back in Adelaide and be with family and friends after being on the east coast for a while.

This has been such a quick decision but I think the best decision for me to still show I can still play at a high level. I really appreciate the opportunity the Eagles, Powelly and Sheeds have given me".