HFL Division 2 (Country)

[cracka]

It is a fact that the smaller towns have limited numbers with respect to their junior grades - and the larger towns have an abundance.
Unfortunately propping up the small towns with an overflow scheme just won't work if the larger towns get to pick where their overflow kids play.
Introducing a feeder system where a Div 1 club is geographically aligned to a Div 2 club also has it's flaws due to some of the Div 1 clubs also struggling for junior players.
I do feel though that the larger clubs - by junior registrations - must be made to derive an A list to a certain number for both junior grades then allow dual registration for the overflow players to the club of their choice.
This option must be provided though as a rule to ensure it is implemented and enforced.
Parents then also have a say in where the overflow player dual registers and are more likely to support the scheme.
We have a problem currently with the larger junior clubs guarding their players which is in turn affecting the smaller clubs.
Once a junior player enters senior football the dual registration is annulled and the player must register with one of the 2 clubs.
Making the entry point for junior players looks like another logical solution with a lower bracket of u/ 14 introduced.
If clubs have junior sides below this eg u/12, u/10 then this is made into a separate junior program with only 1 registration allowed.

Unless the clubs as a whole and HFL make some smart moves and action change to the junior competition we will be in a situation where the spread of juniors across the hills is totally depleted and only a few large clubs will be fielding sides.
There are so many options now for kids playing sport or being active in other ways so positioning footy as the number 1 option is vital to keep hills footy flourishing.
It's easy to say - but hard to do - and to make this happen clubs have to be unselfish and willing to give a little to gain a lot.

Dual registrations have been around for at least 4 years. Its the kids who dont want to play for another club.

[overthehill]

I don't want to incriminate anyone but i do have a work colleague who's 11 year old lad went out to train with a certain larger HFL club (closer to the city) and was advised that he couldn't be guaranteed a game every week but there are clubs within 15 minutes drive that are struggling for junior players.
He now plays soccer! Is our great game the real winner in this situation? will kids really go and play at another clubs where they don't know anyone? do 11 year old's see the big picture?

[Legs Man]

It is a fact that the smaller towns have limited numbers with respect to their junior grades - and the larger towns have an abundance.
Unfortunately propping up the small towns with an overflow scheme just won't work if the larger towns get to pick where their overflow kids play.
Introducing a feeder system where a Div 1 club is geographically aligned to a Div 2 club also has it's flaws due to some of the Div 1 clubs also struggling for junior players.
I do feel though that the larger clubs - by junior registrations - must be made to derive an A list to a certain number for both junior grades then allow dual registration for the overflow players to the club of their choice.
This option must be provided though as a rule to ensure it is implemented and enforced.
Parents then also have a say in where the overflow player dual registers and are more likely to support the scheme.
We have a problem currently with the larger junior clubs guarding their players which is in turn affecting the smaller clubs.
Once a junior player enters senior football the dual registration is annulled and the player must register with one of the 2 clubs.
Making the entry point for junior players looks like another logical solution with a lower bracket of u/ 14 introduced.
If clubs have junior sides below this eg u/12, u/10 then this is made into a separate junior program with only 1 registration allowed.

Unless the clubs as a whole and HFL make some smart moves and action change to the junior competition we will be in a situation where the spread of juniors across the hills is totally depleted and only a few large clubs will be fielding sides.
There are so many options now for kids playing sport or being active in other ways so positioning footy as the number 1 option is vital to keep hills footy flourishing.
It's easy to say - but hard to do - and to make this happen clubs have to be unselfish and willing to give a little to gain a lot.

Dual registrations have been around for at least 4 years. Its the kids who dont want to play for another club.

Thanks for clarifying Cracka.
Making clubs nominate an A list then all extras must have dual registration is the only solution I can see.
Understand it's always a struggle when kids want to play with their mates and school friends.
I am not sure on this but do the bigger clubs derive an income from subscriptions of junior players even when the player only gets a few games?
To see clubs with massive numbers of juniors while a club within 10 - 15 km from them is virtually folding in the underage grades just doesn't seem right.
Somehow a solution to combat this needs to be derived and implemented or we will see some clubs juniors evaporate entirely.

[choppy]

It is a fact that the smaller towns have limited numbers with respect to their junior grades - and the larger towns have an abundance.
Unfortunately propping up the small towns with an overflow scheme just won't work if the larger towns get to pick where their overflow kids play.
Introducing a feeder system where a Div 1 club is geographically aligned to a Div 2 club also has it's flaws due to some of the Div 1 clubs also struggling for junior players.
I do feel though that the larger clubs - by junior registrations - must be made to derive an A list to a certain number for both junior grades then allow dual registration for the overflow players to the club of their choice.
This option must be provided though as a rule to ensure it is implemented and enforced.
Parents then also have a say in where the overflow player dual registers and are more likely to support the scheme.
We have a problem currently with the larger junior clubs guarding their players which is in turn affecting the smaller clubs.
Once a junior player enters senior football the dual registration is annulled and the player must register with one of the 2 clubs.
Making the entry point for junior players looks like another logical solution with a lower bracket of u/ 14 introduced.
If clubs have junior sides below this eg u/12, u/10 then this is made into a separate junior program with only 1 registration allowed.

Unless the clubs as a whole and HFL make some smart moves and action change to the junior competition we will be in a situation where the spread of juniors across the hills is totally depleted and only a few large clubs will be fielding sides.
There are so many options now for kids playing sport or being active in other ways so positioning footy as the number 1 option is vital to keep hills footy flourishing.
It's easy to say - but hard to do - and to make this happen clubs have to be unselfish and willing to give a little to gain a lot.

Dual registrations have been around for at least 4 years. Its the kids who dont want to play for another club.

Thanks for clarifying Cracka.
Making clubs nominate an A list then all extras must have dual registration is the only solution I can see.
Understand it's always a struggle when kids want to play with their mates and school friends.
I am not sure on this but do the bigger clubs derive an income from subscriptions of junior players even when the player only gets a few games?
To see clubs with massive numbers of juniors while a club within 10 - 15 km from them is virtually folding in the underage grades just doesn't seem right.
Somehow a solution to combat this needs to be derived and implemented or we will see some clubs juniors evaporate entirely.

I don't think this would work an A list a such you mean a squad of 23 say. That's ok but you cant make kids play any where else. You can encourage as much as you like but if kids don't want to or parents don't wont to do the leg work it just wont work. You also cant make it rule for o/flow kids to go to a certain club, we will loose to many to football as a game.

[Legs Man]

Thinking more along the lines of 28-30 as the must nominate A squad then all overflow must register for a second club - of the players choice.
The player isn't bound to play at that club and can stay as an overflow at their original club - but if they want a game it gives them another option.
Hopefully this combats the huge number clubs guarding excessive junior numbers and at least opens the door for clubs struggling for numbers.
What is occurring currently doesn't seem to be working so I am simply throwing in an alternative solution.
After the manipulation by Hahndorf with respect to the HFL and the Sedan scenario there must be a mechanism to stop the big junior clubs from creating a win that is only of benefit to themselves and not the overall competition.
Our competition will end up with Hahndorf vs Hahndorf vs Mt Barker vs Hahndorf vs Mt Barker in all our junior games across both Div 1 and Div 2 if they are able to continually dictate the decisions that are implemented.

[doubletrouble]

Heard Gums copped a belting from Smithfield today.

[Toto]

Heard Gums copped a belting from Smithfield today.

Have they lost any?

[running defender]

Talked to a few Meeders boys on the weekend they said the rillas weren't to bad a couple of boys they couldn't lay a glove on

[Sniper]

Anyone know Birdwood went against Mannum last week?

Heard that Mannum did pretty well against Birdwood with a comfortable win (sorry don't know the score).

Noticed the lights on at Meadows last night with a green team (could've been Myponga?) playing a gold team. Didn't stay long and interested to know from the Meadows faithful how the night went ?

[M-train]

The mighty bulldogs had a trial game last night against myponga-sellicks of GSL. The doggies rolled out just under 30 players for the 6 period game. Coaches agreed to roll out a grade first, however the visitors rolled out their b's first. At half time their a grade rolled out, fresh legs, ready to go. Didn't bother the doggies, who got the job done, winning by a couple goal I think, pongy boys didn't even stick around for a beer. Lots of the lads put in solid efforts for the whole game, not bothered by the wind and rain.

Ty Allen played for them, he is a gun.

Go you doggies

[cossi11]

Anyone know Birdwood went against Mannum last week?

Heard that Mannum did pretty well against Birdwood with a comfortable win (sorry don't know the score).

Noticed the lights on at Meadows last night with a green team (could've been Myponga?) playing a gold team. Didn't stay long and interested to know from the Meadows faithful how the night went ?

Mannum by about 15 goals in the end...

[cossi11]

The mighty bulldogs had a trial game last night against myponga-sellicks of GSL. The doggies rolled out just under 30 players for the 6 period game. Coaches agreed to roll out a grade first, however the visitors rolled out their b's first. At half time their a grade rolled out, fresh legs, ready to go. Didn't bother the doggies, who got the job done, winning by a couple goal I think, pongy boys didn't even stick around for a beer. Lots of the lads put in solid efforts for the whole game, not bothered by the wind and rain.

Ty Allen played for them, he is a gun.

Go you doggies

Same bloke who played for Adelaide Lutheran in previous years? That bloke can definitely play!!

[catchisthecry]

Nah he's still coaching Lutheran.
Not Ty Allen from Glenelg??

[Dutchy]

Yes Ty Allen former Captian of Glenelg plays for Myponga now

[M-train]

Where's the round one tips and a bit of banter?????


Meadows by 6 goals, first game of the year at the kennel, the dogs will be too good.

Raiders by 10 goals, who knows where gum are at this year, raiders will be keen to set the bar

Nairne by 6 goals, only going on nairnes pre season form, is there gun full forward cleared yet? Birdwood recruited well?

Kersbrook by 6 goals, won't be the walk over they will be expecting, but they are to experienced for a young kangy.


Go doggies

[Toto]

Maccy by 5 goal
Kersbrook by 20 goal
Nairne by 8 goal
Bridgewater by 20 goal

If the full forward you're referring to is Zach Peake? Then yes he has been cleared, as well as Chris Ladhams!

[M-train]

Isn't Chris playing for coolamon?

[Sniper]

Isn't Chris playing for coolamon?

Think you'll find he is playing at Nairne for the first half of the season before playing committments take him elsewhere.

[citycoaster17]

Riverina Football League Nairne Bremer Football Club Ladhams, Chris Pending 2015-04-07

[Toto]

Playing for Nairne for the first 7 weeks then playing in Wagga Wagga somewhere. But will be there for the full year next year. Zach Peake can't play until about that time so it's pretty much a swap! Picked up a very handy CHF though I hear.