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Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 7:14 pmby finn
marbles wrote:finn wrote:There's been much discussion around Uni about what structure the SAAFL lower grades will have and what is best for the A grade. There's a view that perhaps the B grade should be playing in div 6 as opposed to 1 reserves due to the length of quarters replicating those in div 1 and that the overall quality of a grade sides (in div 6) may be higher than that in div 1 reserves (aside from goodwood/rocs). The view is that this would mean that b graders are exposed to a more consistent pressure game than 1 reserves. This decision may not be made until early December.
I'm guessing that Uni's c grade would play in a c grade specific competition should that emerge especially given the inconsistent nature of the c grade and the inability of the club to really predict the quality of player that will come out to the club. Having said that though, we've gone up in the past when we've been able to but the quality of div 6 to div 7 is higher.
its controversial but also quite logical. Your Div 6 side is actually your clubs second franchise side. shouldn't your second best players be here?
the equation has been trialled by henley in the late 70s, and i think the C-Grade were fielded into the Div 1 reserves. these boys inevitably copped thrashings and the set up had to be restored to As,Bs,Cs,Ds due to a denting participation rates
BUT your projection states your cgrade would play in a lower division? what side would fill your Div 1 reserves then?
Sorry, didn't explain this too well...we're looking at all possibilities as to where the C grade could play with the division 1 reserve option being investigated; this is the one where the b grade plays in div 6. But I'm guessing that we're more likely to be playing from div 6 down.
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:14 pmby marbles
i think your bgraders would do fine in div 6
but i think your cgraders would get smashed in div1R - unless your CGraders trained at the same intensity levels as your A's & B's - then it could quite possibly work
maybe separate your A's to their own training and have a 50 man reserves squad (Bs & Cs)
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:56 amby The Ash Man
What would happen in finals? If an A grader got dropped he wouldn't be able to play div 6. (I'm pretty sure)
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:01 pmby jo172
The Ash Man wrote:What would happen in finals? If an A grader got dropped he wouldn't be able to play div 6. (I'm pretty sure)
Presumably if they made the decision soon enough they would be able to work out a sensible solution with the League.
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 4:59 pmby marbles
finn wrote:marbles wrote:finn wrote:There's been much discussion around Uni about what structure the SAAFL lower grades will have and what is best for the A grade. There's a view that perhaps the B grade should be playing in div 6 as opposed to 1 reserves due to the length of quarters replicating those in div 1 and that the overall quality of a grade sides (in div 6) may be higher than that in div 1 reserves (aside from goodwood/rocs). The view is that this would mean that b graders are exposed to a more consistent pressure game than 1 reserves. This decision may not be made until early December.
I'm guessing that Uni's c grade would play in a c grade specific competition should that emerge especially given the inconsistent nature of the c grade and the inability of the club to really predict the quality of player that will come out to the club. Having said that though, we've gone up in the past when we've been able to but the quality of div 6 to div 7 is higher.
its controversial but also quite logical. Your Div 6 side is actually your clubs second franchise side. shouldn't your second best players be here?
the equation has been trialled by henley in the late 70s, and i think the C-Grade were fielded into the Div 1 reserves. these boys inevitably copped thrashings and the set up had to be restored to As,Bs,Cs,Ds due to a denting participation rates
BUT your projection states your cgrade would play in a lower division? what side would fill your Div 1 reserves then?
Sorry, didn't explain this too well...we're looking at all possibilities as to where the C grade could play with the division 1 reserve option being investigated; this is the one where the b grade plays in div 6. But I'm guessing that we're more likely to be playing from div 6 down.
sandbagging??
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 8:54 pmby Esteban Vihaio
marbles wrote:finn wrote:marbles wrote:finn wrote:There's been much discussion around Uni about what structure the SAAFL lower grades will have and what is best for the A grade. There's a view that perhaps the B grade should be playing in div 6 as opposed to 1 reserves due to the length of quarters replicating those in div 1 and that the overall quality of a grade sides (in div 6) may be higher than that in div 1 reserves (aside from goodwood/rocs). The view is that this would mean that b graders are exposed to a more consistent pressure game than 1 reserves. This decision may not be made until early December.
I'm guessing that Uni's c grade would play in a c grade specific competition should that emerge especially given the inconsistent nature of the c grade and the inability of the club to really predict the quality of player that will come out to the club. Having said that though, we've gone up in the past when we've been able to but the quality of div 6 to div 7 is higher.
its controversial but also quite logical. Your Div 6 side is actually your clubs second franchise side. shouldn't your second best players be here?
the equation has been trialled by henley in the late 70s, and i think the C-Grade were fielded into the Div 1 reserves. these boys inevitably copped thrashings and the set up had to be restored to As,Bs,Cs,Ds due to a denting participation rates
BUT your projection states your cgrade would play in a lower division? what side would fill your Div 1 reserves then?
Sorry, didn't explain this too well...we're looking at all possibilities as to where the C grade could play with the division 1 reserve option being investigated; this is the one where the b grade plays in div 6. But I'm guessing that we're more likely to be playing from div 6 down.
sandbagging??
At the risk of biting.....
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:16 pmby Yank Man
How sweet it is to have Div 7 nice and quiet with no one making big statements or being a tosser. C'mon marbles.... DO something.
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:44 pmby marbles
In latest news yankman is being interviewed by western bulldogs to be their new director of coaching
Flinders uni starting preseason
And morell has has been hired by Telstra to best position their next phone tower
Meanwhile did north pines pay the fine?
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:14 amby Bigshow82
Yes they did
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:00 amby adr107
HDFC had their 'meet the coaches' night last night. Good night for a cold beer, dinner and to hear from our new coaching staff about the plan for 2015. Great night. Really looking forward to Jan 6...
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:33 amby The Riddler
adr107 wrote:HDFC had their 'meet the coaches' night last night. Good night for a cold beer, dinner and to hear from our new coaching staff about the strategic plan for 2015. Great night. Really looking forward to Jan 6...
edited for accuracy adr107
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:37 amby The Informer
adr107 wrote:HDFC had their 'meet the coaches' night last night. Good night for a cold beer, dinner and to hear from our new coaching staff about the plan for 2015. Great night. Really looking forward to Jan 6...
AR did you name your new 10 grand sponsor Pal?
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 9:38 amby Lightning McQueen
The_Informer wrote:adr107 wrote:HDFC had their 'meet the coaches' night last night. Good night for a cold beer, dinner and to hear from our new coaching staff about the plan for 2015. Great night. Really looking forward to Jan 6...
AR did you name your new 10 grand sponsor Pal?
Well there's one new midfielder
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:13 amby Q.
The_Informer wrote:adr107 wrote:HDFC had their 'meet the coaches' night last night. Good night for a cold beer, dinner and to hear from our new coaching staff about the plan for 2015. Great night. Really looking forward to Jan 6...
AR did you name your new 10 grand sponsor Pal?
Outstanding Garden Maintenance
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:15 amby The Informer
Good work Q, lucky club to have him on board.
Didn't he dominate the forward lines for you blokes a couple of games last season.
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:17 amby Q.
Lightning McQueen wrote:The_Informer wrote:adr107 wrote:HDFC had their 'meet the coaches' night last night. Good night for a cold beer, dinner and to hear from our new coaching staff about the plan for 2015. Great night. Really looking forward to Jan 6...
AR did you name your new 10 grand sponsor Pal?
Well there's one new midfielder
Nope, that's my back pay.
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:39 amby Q.
The_Informer wrote:Good work Q, lucky club to have him on board.
Didn't he dominate the forward lines for you blokes a couple of games last season.
Everytime he kicked a goal, it was the loudest I've ever heard the crowd cheer at Houghton. That man is a cult hero.
I was joking about the sponsorship btw
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:59 amby The Informer
Q. wrote:The_Informer wrote:Good work Q, lucky club to have him on board.
Didn't he dominate the forward lines for you blokes a couple of games last season.
Everytime he kicked a goal, it was the loudest I've ever heard the crowd cheer at Houghton. That man is a cult hero.
I was joking about the sponsorship btw
I know you were joking mate, its hard enough to get a beer out of him.
He does have a cult following and would of made a good forward for you blokes if he stuck it out!
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 2:13 pmby Lightning McQueen
Q. wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:The_Informer wrote:adr107 wrote:HDFC had their 'meet the coaches' night last night. Good night for a cold beer, dinner and to hear from our new coaching staff about the plan for 2015. Great night. Really looking forward to Jan 6...
AR did you name your new 10 grand sponsor Pal?
Well there's one new midfielder
Nope, that's my back pay.
When did you hurt your back?
Re: Ch9 AFL Division 7 - 2015
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Fri Nov 14, 2014 4:28 pmby marbles
another off my tree question, but how would houghtons recruiting campaign go if their training sessions were held in metropolitan adelaide rather than asking new players to drive home down mount everest at 8pm at night
if a central accessible location was established for training would the club be more appealing to new players, removing the factor of travelling through mountain goat country landscapes just to get to the ground over & over every week?