HFL Division 2 (Country)

[the dentist]

more than aware of where robertstown and sedan/camden are... however both were looking at entering the hfl and both were knocked back because of numerous of logistical reasons of whoch travel/distance was one

and while travel may seem to be a better option than combining MMFL and the mallee league to those sedan/camden it clearly is not for the HFL

[skimmer box]

Reckon I have copped a flogging when infact I don't have any problem with relegation and promotion in the HFL. The facts are the constitution allows clubs to apply if they fill in the appropriate paperwork and qualify. TV were asked to apply and said they couldn't as they were not yet ready as far as committee strength and club structure. Then suddenly some of their players sook and want a bigger challenge when receiving obscene amounts of money. Now we l should bend over backwards for them....go figure.
Well aware of the so called Amateur juniors played on a different day with a totally separate committee in most cases, that isn't club spirit like HFL so don't pretend it is.
I'd like to see tv IN CENTRAL SO SOME OF THEIR PRETENDERS WOULD HAVE TO ACTUALLY GET A HARD BALL.

[The Sorce]

Lots Happening in Country Hills League at the moment with Rumors, but has anything really happened yet, we haven't hear an outcome from Torrens Valleys Meeting the other week???? anyone wish to share????
Only one game to really that may be interesting this weekend.
Torrens Valley Vs Echunga- But I would say TV will do exactly what they did to them last time a win by around 7 to 10 goals. They are on a roll now and no one looks like getting close even Kersbrook.
Is anyone going to upset Torrens Valley come finals time. Same with Kersbrook in the B's (they still haven't lost a game!)

[the big fella]

Talk from SANFL of a 14 points import rule i.e locals no points..imports to be worth 1-3 points.

Trouble is Tv already have there players and many would be considered "locals" already under this rule..anyone heard more..

[BRaG]

I have heard the "constitution" will be thrown out and TV will be in the central division next year, obviously we will have to wait and see.

[On The Pine]

biggest turn off with any teams entering the HFL from MMFL is the travel. about 150 odd km from kangarilla/meadows (furthest teams) to sedan or robertstown. long way for a game of footy in particular junior colts whose games start before 10 and sub juniors who start earlier again.

to restructure the league to accomodate these teams would require alot of work which would be dificult to achieve before the next season starts... particularly for the current administrators of this league!

Just a couple points. Sedan and Robertstown are no where each other. And that travel seems pretty good compared to last years propasal, which was Mallee and MM combine!

Maybe 'the dentist' should stick to "fillings, extractions & root canal!"

OTP, you are with either BSR or Sedan Cambrai, is it an option to join Riverland Independent league for you guys since the HFL don't want to know you?
Roberstown should join North Eastern league I reckon.

Riverland Independant only have A's, 17's footy, A's, B's netty, no juniors. Lose those grades, lose half the club and players of the future. HFL option may not be off the table yet, would be the lesser of the compromises. Article in todays Advertiser implied there may be options around. All 3 clubs are good clubs, be a positive to any league they joined. Morgan is the problem child!

[On The Pine]

more than aware of where robertstown and sedan/camden are... however both were looking at entering the hfl and both were knocked back because of numerous of logistical reasons of whoch travel/distance was one

and while travel may seem to be a better option than combining MMFL and the mallee league to those sedan/camden it clearly is not for the HFL

Cambrai

[Kickittometoo]

I don't get on here often so the great debate re TV and Callington has been first-class reading boys. Thanks Aceman and Gimp for really well-said facts. Crumber you've tried mate and been totally logical..... one can lead a (dead) horse to water etc. CK I understand this would a be a bit hard to take given your history out there?

[aceman]

I have heard the "constitution" will be thrown out and TV will be in the central division next year, obviously we will have to wait and see.

That would take a big change of heart and the constitution from Owen and the troops with support from all clubs.
Believe it, if and when it happens!

[BRaG]

I cant see there being much arguement from the country clubs for TV to leave, and as good as TV are, I still dont see them pushing the top sides. Some of the middle of the road clubs may have a problem with it.

I believe there is a meeting in place very soon to work something out.

[Cougar]

Will be interesting to hear the tribunal result on Saturday's incident that resulted in Dylan 'Mish' Bingos ending up with a Broken Jaw.

Any truth that a Nairne 'B' grade player got done for DUI on the way to a game of footy?

[the dentist]

dont think that will be sorted until thursday cougar as the player in question is interstate with work until thursday morning. how many weeks do you expect?

also interested in the tribunal incident with big tappy... red carded off in the 2nd quarter and i was told by a few of the kersbrook boys that this most recent incident would mean a life ban for him?

did you see the kangy player who was yellow carded in the last quarter cougar? that decision looked very soft from where i was watching and hardly even seemed worth a free kick.

[LuvsFooty]

Talk from SANFL of a 14 points import rule i.e locals no points..imports to be worth 1-3 points.

Trouble is Tv already have there players and many would be considered "locals" already under this rule..anyone heard more..

The SANFL are trying to make this mandatory in every country league. Its worked to an extent in the GSFL with the gap closing between top and bottom sides (statistics show this from 2006 - this year). All other leagues who have intorduced this have started with a clean slate, so TV's current players would not attract points. It would take a few years for results to be seen, but most leagues have a staggered points system based on the previous seasons ladder position.

[Pigsy]

Pigsy thinks Torrens Valley at the moment is the most infamous club currently in Country Footy S.A.

[The Crumber]

I don't get on here often so the great debate re TV and Callington has been first-class reading boys. Thanks Aceman and Gimp for really well-said facts. Crumber you've tried mate and been totally logical..... one can lead a (dead) horse to water etc. CK I understand this would a be a bit hard to take given your history out there?

Thanks for your encouragement mate. Yep, it's all a bit disillusioning. But the bottom line for me is that I like to see a good, competitive game of footy each week no matter what the grade or standard. I'm also a bit befuddled as to why Owen is making 'problem solvered' suggestions on here. Shouldn't he be taking this stuff to the next HFL meeting? If there isn't one, call one. The situation demands immediate attention. The HFL is a shambles. Do people still put forward motions and vote on them anymore at Alexandrina Road? How hard can this all be?

[Living the Dream]

Will be interesting to hear the tribunal result on Saturday's incident that resulted in Dylan 'Mish' Bingos ending up with a Broken Jaw.

Any truth that a Nairne 'B' grade player got done for DUI on the way to a game of footy?

Thats bad news to here about the Mish. He was great in the finals last year for the Brookers.

[Cougar]

dont think that will be sorted until thursday cougar as the player in question is interstate with work until thursday morning. how many weeks do you expect?

also interested in the tribunal incident with big tappy... red carded off in the 2nd quarter and i was told by a few of the kersbrook boys that this most recent incident would mean a life ban for him?

did you see the kangy player who was yellow carded in the last quarter cougar? that decision looked very soft from where i was watching and hardly even seemed worth a free kick.

Numerous weeks for the Bingos incident

Think Tappy has already accepted a one match ban for the incident. Not so sure about a life ban?

Think the Kangy player was harshly dealt with a yellow card, and think it may have been an 'Even it up' clause for an earlier indiscretion from the Kangy player against Paul James.

[the dentist]

agree with your view on the yellow carded player... not sure its great professionalism to deal out 'pay back' yellow cards but.

didnt actually see the bingos incident so can only go by what others have told me which has been very little. didnt tappy do a similar thing to what raidis did? king hit a bloke off the ball?

but yeah heard during the b's game from a couple of brookers players that if he got another red card hed get a life ban from the HFL immediatly and he got red carded.

[aceman]

I don't get on here often so the great debate re TV and Callington has been first-class reading boys. Thanks Aceman and Gimp for really well-said facts. Crumber you've tried mate and been totally logical..... one can lead a (dead) horse to water etc. CK I understand this would a be a bit hard to take given your history out there?

Thanks for your encouragement mate. Yep, it's all a bit disillusioning. But the bottom line for me is that I like to see a good, competitive game of footy each week no matter what the grade or standard. I'm also a bit befuddled as to why Owen is making 'problem solvered' suggestions on here. Shouldn't he be taking this stuff to the next HFL meeting? If there isn't one, call one. The situation demands immediate attention. The HFL is a shambles. Do people still put forward motions and vote on them anymore at Alexandrina Road? How hard can this all be?

I add my thanks also on your comments, we are all well versed enough to at least have the 'balls' to put forward possible alternatives. The decisions obviously rest with the HF L and the clubs but I'm having trouble understanding some of their so-called logic.
One would presume that to improve the overall standard and to facilitate in the welfare of ALL clubs within their control, they would, as a body investigate every option available to achieve that result. It appears that whilst we know it gets cold up in Mt Barker, sitting on your hands year after year might keep them warm, but it does nothing to help struggling clubs who go out each Saturday and get belted into submission, all it does is turn people away from the game that the HFL is supposed to foster as a sport. Oh and I might also add, charge people money to go watch the slaughter.
It must be really satisfying to the clubs that dish out the hidings too!

[Confucius]

Talk from SANFL of a 14 points import rule i.e locals no points..imports to be worth 1-3 points.

Trouble is Tv already have there players and many would be considered "locals" already under this rule..anyone heard more..

The SANFL are trying to make this mandatory in every country league. Its worked to an extent in the GSFL with the gap closing between top and bottom sides (statistics show this from 2006 - this year). All other leagues who have intorduced this have started with a clean slate, so TV's current players would not attract points. It would take a few years for results to be seen, but most leagues have a staggered points system based on the previous seasons ladder position.

Looks like the same rule we currently have to me.......currently locals = 1 pt so 21 points just to get a side on the field + 14 points for recruiting = 35 points. So I don't see why the HFL would have to start from a clean slate.

I think its a good idea to make it consistent across all country leagues. I'm also a supporter of staggering the system based on ladder positions.