SAAFL Division 4 & D4R (2012)

[Dogwatcher]

You would make $1500 easy with the A grade game - any money made in the B grade would have been cream. I also would have thought there would've been a benefit in having the B grade at the ground so your lads, already in the GF, could check out the opposition and see any tactical changes. Strange decision. But thanks.

I'm surprised the SAAFL let the two games be broken up to be honest.
I would've thought they were a package.

[Choccies]

Why does it not make sense to get money off 3 opposition teams ?? Did you have to pay to host the game ?

3 opposition teams? Pretty sure the standard match only comprises of 2.

Yes.

Elizabeth, Golden Grove and Salisbury West?

Wow..... Thought that was pretty obvious.....
I still dont understand why you wouldn't want to have the early game there as well. You would make that money in a heartbeat !!
Anyhow, enough talking about Unley....

[zedman]

Well, aside from losing this weekend and ruining a years effort.

It does not make financial or practical sense to host a neutral 2s game.

I'm confused? Why doesn't it make sense to have 44 extra players + officials + supporters potentially spending $5 - $10 each?

maybe they are worried the undersized, east west running oval might get a bit boggy after a B grade game..

going to pop down for a peep and see what all the noise is about..

what grade is greeny playing in jetters?

We have bought the A grade game.

$500 to host + security + volunteers time + effort etc. You maybe need to return $750 before you start making a real profit.
Need to sell $1500 worth of product. So 150 opposition people @ $10 a head to 'break even'. Not going to happen.
You don't make any money selling people beer from the eskies they bring themselves and you waste your time policing it.
It does not make sense hosting the neutral 2s and even if you were able to make a slight profit, you don't have unlimited volunteers hours so why not put them to better use??

Greeny plays Cs.

[b]Bad luck about CLG this year Zed[/b]

"security" huh?

oh..i am mortally wounded..thats harsh jetters!!!!! !@#$%

we gave it a good shot and missed out..we will have a go again in 2013..good luck for saturday..straight sets would be embarrassing..but i am sure you guys wont choke down..

[Jetters]

Security.... responsible to monitor crowd behaviour, consumption of alcohol and take precautions so as we are not breaching our liquor license. Surely thats standard practice.

If we lose do we also get to say it was a 'good shot' and we will have another go in 2013? Why would it be embarrassing and yet in your case it's not? Our 'good shot' was just better.

3 opposition teams..... why would Salisbury West not show to their own game?

And tactical changes in the 2s.... lets not take ourselves to seriously.

I'm sure we will see all the div4 posters at Jet Park on Saturday with their blue and black on getting around the Jetters!!!!

[zedman]

Security.... responsible to monitor crowd behaviour, consumption of alcohol and take precautions so as we are not breaching our liquor license. Surely thats standard practice.

If we lose do we also get to say it was a 'good shot' and we will have another go in 2013? Why would it be embarrassing and yet in your case it's not? Our 'good shot' was just better.

3 opposition teams..... why would Salisbury West not show to their own game?

And tactical changes in the 2s.... lets not take ourselves to seriously.

I'm sure we will see all the div4 posters at Jet Park on Saturday with their blue and black on getting around the Jetters!!!!

you can say what you want win, lose or draw jetters..if i went out in straight sets i would be embarrassed..maybe you wouldnt be..thats your call..have a nice day

[Dogwatcher]

Security.... responsible to monitor crowd behaviour, consumption of alcohol and take precautions so as we are not breaching our liquor license. Surely thats standard practice.

If we lose do we also get to say it was a 'good shot' and we will have another go in 2013? Why would it be embarrassing and yet in your case it's not? Our 'good shot' was just better.

3 opposition teams..... why would Salisbury West not show to their own game?

And tactical changes in the 2s.... lets not take ourselves to seriously.
I'm sure we will see all the div4 posters at Jet Park on Saturday with their blue and black on getting around the Jetters!!!!

You're telling me your B grade don't take themselves seriously? Maintaining their standards in recent years doesn't come without a large amount of levity and meeting performance expectations. If you don't believe that, you're not giving your blokes enough respect.

[Executive Member]

If the Jets let Westies get a lot of outside ball then they are going to have next week off
Gary Howden has them well drilled, well disciplined and very fit

Should be a cracker of a game, good luck to the Westies lads

[heater31]

If the Jets let Westies get a lot of outside ball then they are going to have next week off
Gary Howden has them well drilled, well disciplined and very fit

Should be a cracker of a game, good luck to the Westies lads

A dry deck would also contribute to this also. The Jets better know some decent rain dances.....

[It'smorethanagame]

Security.... responsible to monitor crowd behaviour, consumption of alcohol and take precautions so as we are not breaching our liquor license. Surely thats standard practice.

If we lose do we also get to say it was a 'good shot' and we will have another go in 2013? Why would it be embarrassing and yet in your case it's not? Our 'good shot' was just better.

3 opposition teams..... why would Salisbury West not show to their own game?

And tactical changes in the 2s.... lets not take ourselves to seriously.
I'm sure we will see all the div4 posters at Jet Park on Saturday with their blue and black on getting around the Jetters!!!!

You're telling me your B grade don't take themselves seriously? Maintaining their standards in recent years doesn't come without a large amount of levity and meeting performance expectations. If you don't believe that, you're not giving your blokes enough respect.

Do you really think that many teams playing reserve grade, div 4 football have a solid game plan? And if they do, are they really sticking to it? But more to the point, if a team has actually had a solid game plan in the B grade all year, surely they would be close to challenging our mob. Not to mention if a game plan was in place all year, why would a coach change it or even tinker with it at this stage of the season?

I'm sorry dogwatcher but you're putting a little bit too much faith in the time constraints of B grade footballers. No doubt they can play, that's why they are playing finals footy but come on...

[Dogwatcher]

Maybe I come from a different school of thought where at this time of year the brain's trust of a footy club will doing everything it can and learning everything it can about its opposition in order for the ultimate, no matter the level.
But, hey, I guess it's only B grade footy

[Executive Member]

If the Jets let Westies get a lot of outside ball then they are going to have next week off
Gary Howden has them well drilled, well disciplined and very fit

Should be a cracker of a game, good luck to the Westies lads

A dry deck would also contribute to this also. The Jets better know some decent rain dances.....

or how to turn on the sprinklers

[Jimmy_041]

Security.... responsible to monitor crowd behaviour, consumption of alcohol and take precautions so as we are not breaching our liquor license. Surely thats standard practice.

If we lose do we also get to say it was a 'good shot' and we will have another go in 2013? Why would it be embarrassing and yet in your case it's not? Our 'good shot' was just better.

3 opposition teams..... why would Salisbury West not show to their own game?

And tactical changes in the 2s.... lets not take ourselves to seriously.
I'm sure we will see all the div4 posters at Jet Park on Saturday with their blue and black on getting around the Jetters!!!!

You're telling me your B grade don't take themselves seriously? Maintaining their standards in recent years doesn't come without a large amount of levity and meeting performance expectations. If you don't believe that, you're not giving your blokes enough respect.

Do you really think that many teams playing reserve grade, div 4 football have a solid game plan? And if they do, are they really sticking to it? But more to the point, if a team has actually had a solid game plan in the B grade all year, surely they would be close to challenging our mob. Not to mention if a game plan was in place all year, why would a coach change it or even tinker with it at this stage of the season?

I'm sorry dogwatcher but you're putting a little bit too much faith in the time constraints of B grade footballers. No doubt they can play, that's why they are playing finals footy but come on...

That's why a Div 6 side could be a D1R side..........

[The Ash Man]

Security.... responsible to monitor crowd behaviour, consumption of alcohol and take precautions so as we are not breaching our liquor license. Surely thats standard practice.

If we lose do we also get to say it was a 'good shot' and we will have another go in 2013? Why would it be embarrassing and yet in your case it's not? Our 'good shot' was just better.

3 opposition teams..... why would Salisbury West not show to their own game?

And tactical changes in the 2s.... lets not take ourselves to seriously.
I'm sure we will see all the div4 posters at Jet Park on Saturday with their blue and black on getting around the Jetters!!!!

You're telling me your B grade don't take themselves seriously? Maintaining their standards in recent years doesn't come without a large amount of levity and meeting performance expectations. If you don't believe that, you're not giving your blokes enough respect.

Do you really think that many teams playing reserve grade, div 4 football have a solid game plan? And if they do, are they really sticking to it? But more to the point, if a team has actually had a solid game plan in the B grade all year, surely they would be close to challenging our mob. Not to mention if a game plan was in place all year, why would a coach change it or even tinker with it at this stage of the season?

I'm sorry dogwatcher but you're putting a little bit too much faith in the time constraints of B grade footballers. No doubt they can play, that's why they are playing finals footy but come on...

The B grade should be employing the tactics as the A grade
Then when players go up they are already well drilled IMO

[woodublieve12]

Do you really think that many teams playing reserve grade, div 4 football have a solid game plan? And if they do, are they really sticking to it? But more to the point, if a team has actually had a solid game plan in the B grade all year, surely they would be close to challenging our mob Not to mention if a game plan was in place all year, why would a coach change it or even tinker with it at this stage of the season?

I'm sorry dogwatcher but you're putting a little bit too much faith in the time constraints of B grade footballers. No doubt they can play, that's why they are playing finals footy but come on...

The B grade should be employing the tactics as the A grade
Then when players go up they are already well drilled IMO

Totally agree...
Sals west b grade play the same as the a's... so does unley.. scotch is another example. we had the same game plan in both grades... i reckon all clubs do that...

[Jetters]

Security.... responsible to monitor crowd behaviour, consumption of alcohol and take precautions so as we are not breaching our liquor license. Surely thats standard practice.

If we lose do we also get to say it was a 'good shot' and we will have another go in 2013? Why would it be embarrassing and yet in your case it's not? Our 'good shot' was just better.

3 opposition teams..... why would Salisbury West not show to their own game?

And tactical changes in the 2s.... lets not take ourselves to seriously.

I'm sure we will see all the div4 posters at Jet Park on Saturday with their blue and black on getting around the Jetters!!!!

you can say what you want win, lose or draw jetters..if i went out in straight sets i would be embarrassed..maybe you wouldnt be..thats your call..have a nice day

Personally I'd be far more embarrassed if my team missed the Div6 finals entirely. But as you said, your call.

[Jetters]

Do you really think that many teams playing reserve grade, div 4 football have a solid game plan? And if they do, are they really sticking to it? But more to the point, if a team has actually had a solid game plan in the B grade all year, surely they would be close to challenging our mob Not to mention if a game plan was in place all year, why would a coach change it or even tinker with it at this stage of the season?

I'm sorry dogwatcher but you're putting a little bit too much faith in the time constraints of B grade footballers. No doubt they can play, that's why they are playing finals footy but come on...

The B grade should be employing the tactics as the A grade
Then when players go up they are already well drilled IMO

Totally agree...
Sals west b grade play the same as the a's... so does unley.. scotch is another example. we had the same game plan in both grades... i reckon all clubs do that...

Game plans in Div4 are basically non-existent unless you are Salisbury West, Scotch or maybe Pulteney, they surely don't exist in the Bs.

I don't rate try as hard as you can to get the ball, then kick it long as a legitimate game plan.

[It'smorethanagame]

Security.... responsible to monitor crowd behaviour, consumption of alcohol and take precautions so as we are not breaching our liquor license. Surely thats standard practice.

If we lose do we also get to say it was a 'good shot' and we will have another go in 2013? Why would it be embarrassing and yet in your case it's not? Our 'good shot' was just better.

3 opposition teams..... why would Salisbury West not show to their own game?

And tactical changes in the 2s.... lets not take ourselves to seriously.
I'm sure we will see all the div4 posters at Jet Park on Saturday with their blue and black on getting around the Jetters!!!!

You're telling me your B grade don't take themselves seriously? Maintaining their standards in recent years doesn't come without a large amount of levity and meeting performance expectations. If you don't believe that, you're not giving your blokes enough respect.

Do you really think that many teams playing reserve grade, div 4 football have a solid game plan? And if they do, are they really sticking to it? But more to the point, if a team has actually had a solid game plan in the B grade all year, surely they would be close to challenging our mob. Not to mention if a game plan was in place all year, why would a coach change it or even tinker with it at this stage of the season?

I'm sorry dogwatcher but you're putting a little bit too much faith in the time constraints of B grade footballers. No doubt they can play, that's why they are playing finals footy but come on...

That's why a Div 6 side could be a D1R side..........

I did point out that I was talking about a D4R side initially. I'm sure the D1R sides are far better drilled and that's why their clubs are in D1

[woodublieve12]

Do you really think that many teams playing reserve grade, div 4 football have a solid game plan? And if they do, are they really sticking to it? But more to the point, if a team has actually had a solid game plan in the B grade all year, surely they would be close to challenging our mob Not to mention if a game plan was in place all year, why would a coach change it or even tinker with it at this stage of the season?

I'm sorry dogwatcher but you're putting a little bit too much faith in the time constraints of B grade footballers. No doubt they can play, that's why they are playing finals footy but come on...

The B grade should be employing the tactics as the A grade
Then when players go up they are already well drilled IMO

Totally agree...
Sals west b grade play the same as the a's... so does unley.. scotch is another example. we had the same game plan in both grades... i reckon all clubs do that...

Game plans in Div4 are basically non-existent unless you are Salisbury West, Scotch or maybe Pulteney, they surely don't exist in the Bs.

I don't rate try as hard as you can to get the ball, then kick it long as a legitimate game plan.

they do...

[It'smorethanagame]

Do you really think that many teams playing reserve grade, div 4 football have a solid game plan? And if they do, are they really sticking to it? But more to the point, if a team has actually had a solid game plan in the B grade all year, surely they would be close to challenging our mob Not to mention if a game plan was in place all year, why would a coach change it or even tinker with it at this stage of the season?

I'm sorry dogwatcher but you're putting a little bit too much faith in the time constraints of B grade footballers. No doubt they can play, that's why they are playing finals footy but come on...

The B grade should be employing the tactics as the A grade
Then when players go up they are already well drilled IMO

Totally agree...
Sals west b grade play the same as the a's... so does unley.. scotch is another example. we had the same game plan in both grades... i reckon all clubs do that...

And yes of course, in an ideal situation you would have each grade playing the same way but unfortunately at amateur levels it is almost impossible to get conformity over 2/3 grades. The fact that you pointed out Unley shows how much you are just guessing. We are a very good D4R side and actually pretty well coached but as far as a game plan goes, jetters makes a fair point 'hard at it' isn't a game plan, it's footy.

[Jetters]

Off to Kingswood Oval to tamper with the sprinkler system.

Up the Jetters!