2026 Adelaide Footy League - Division 7

[old fullback]

Who sacks who now?

[Lightning McQueen]

Was there a conflict between committee and coaches?

No.

[The Bedge]

Good luck to Podz + Thommo, that's a tough ask - arguably the two most difficult roles in a club (Head Coach + President)... especially if they aren't winning games early - likely to cop it from all angles.

Hopefully it's only a short term option whilst they source someone suitable.. and hopefully they can get adequate support around them.

Sadly, it's a sign of an ever increasing problem across the board - lack of volunteers / support.. If they didn't put their hand up, where would Smithfield be? Where will Smithfield be if they move on?

They're no lone duck in this space though.

[Brodlach]

I stopped volunteering a few years ago, best move I have ever made. I would have helped out over 20 hours a week ontop of my work.

Amazing the number of untruths that have been reported about me though

[The Bedge]

I stopped volunteering a few years ago,

So what you're saying, is you're part of the problem!

[Brodlach]

I stopped volunteering a few years ago,

So what you're saying, is you're part of the problem!

Correct, I did do it in some capacity for about 15 years though

[AdelaideSaint73]

A ridiculous scenario really - you can’t expect to coach A grade and be running the whole club at the same time - not sure what the thinking is there!

There's no end to the stories of Presidents and committee members overstepping into the footy department. Love these two flipping the narrative and stepping into the committee space.

Will be an interesting train to watch.