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Footy Chick wrote:All talk on the effect on other grades should Smithfield officially pull the pin should now be posted here... I've started this thread as I'm sick of seeing talk on it on 3 different threads.

Footy Chick wrote:All talk on the effect on other grades should Smithfield officially pull the pin should now be posted here... I've started this thread as I'm sick of seeing talk on it on 3 different threads.

Dogwatcher wrote:Hey what???

Lightning McQueen wrote:OK, here's the scoop, it's not official yet I don't think but Smithfield is highly unlikely to be in div 5. It is disappointing to see what length's some clubs go to in their attempts to lure players, especially from a sinking ship. We've had some of the following scenario's:
Players being told by other clubs it's all good to go there because they have been officially told that we are folding.
Clubs gettind sh!tty with players not making a decision yet to see if Smithfield are going to be around.
Former players giving numbers to clubs of other players to try luring them out there.

Obviously the days have gone for playing for your local and where you grew up, the SAAFL and other leagues has become somewhat of a "big business", money talks and bidding wars have been rife.

In saying that, I'd like to say well done to Carey Payne who has had Smithfield's existence in his best interests before having a crack at any of our players, he has liaised with me to get updates on how we are travelling and not in a selfish way.

It's been a blast on here over the past few season's, I've got to meet some wonderful club people and gained a lot of insight into how other clubs operate.

I guess I wont be on this thread much longer and I wish all other clubs the best of luck for this season and beyond.

Always good chatting to the likes of zedman, Executive Member, Dark Knight, Ash Man, S Demon, Jabber, Mr Beefy, Demon Juke, sprinter and the list goes on, it takes many different kinds to make up a club and an association and I've been wrapt that I've had the experience through this site over the years.

I apologise for anyone that I haven't mentioned, there's been too many.

Regards
LM

S Demon wrote:If North Haven are offered a spot back in Div 5, they should take it. NO QUESTION!

Just ask Lockleys, CLG, West Croydon, Hope Valley, Westminster, how hard it is/was to get back out of Div 6. It might set you back another 5 years. If you get the chance to get back in, take it, then fight to stay in Div 5. Who knows what can happen?

TW Rooster wrote:

S Demon wrote:If North Haven are offered a spot back in Div 5, they should take it. NO QUESTION!

Just ask Lockleys, CLG, West Croydon, Hope Valley, Westminster, how hard it is/was to get back out of Div 6. It might set you back another 5 years. If you get the chance to get back in, take it, then fight to stay in Div 5. Who knows what can happen?

You never know....it only took BOS one year

S Demon wrote:

TW Rooster wrote:

S Demon wrote:If North Haven are offered a spot back in Div 5, they should take it. NO QUESTION!

Just ask Lockleys, CLG, West Croydon, Hope Valley, Westminster, how hard it is/was to get back out of Div 6. It might set you back another 5 years. If you get the chance to get back in, take it, then fight to stay in Div 5. Who knows what can happen?

You never know....it only took BOS one year

Yes true, but they're back there again..

Dogwatcher wrote:That's sh*t. I hate Smithfield, I have to.
But to see them shut down would be very, very sad.
Keep fighting if you can Smithies!

duncs wrote:

Dogwatcher wrote:That's sh*t. I hate Smithfield, I have to.
But to see them shut down would be very, very sad.
Keep fighting if you can Smithies!

My sentiments exactly

S Demon wrote:I guess there is always an exception to the rule, I don't think Golden Grove were there for too long either.

My point is that unless you've had a mass exodus and are looking a bit shaky, if you are offered a lifeline to stay in the division you were relegated from, you should take that opportunity.

Exactly like BOS will if they're offered the chance...

Boosh wrote:

duncs wrote:

Dogwatcher wrote:That's sh*t. I hate Smithfield, I have to.
But to see them shut down would be very, very sad.
Keep fighting if you can Smithies!

My sentiments exactly

Being a close neighbour of Smithies Duncs have you heard whther it is official yet or not?

duncs wrote:
Might be hard to see but i think Smithfield should enter the 2 sides in Div 5. Im a big believer in 'If you build it they will come'
They will have a very motley B grade and wont win a game but im sure they can find enough old blokes come outta retirement and young lads will rock up for a game that maybe stayed away in last couple years coz they didnt make the B grade cut.

No matter what A grade side Smithfield put out they will be competitive. Thats just the way they are.