Southern Football League

[Straight Line]

Heard on the bush telegraph the $hoes have given Mitton a 2 year contract extension..Look out SFL..Good too see $hoes having a bit of faith in the man..Best coach in the SFL...Are ther any other clubs doing the same.?

Heard the same yesterday. if true thats great news for the shoes.
I heard Reynella and Hackham have already been sniffing around for a new head and David Evans is apparently attempting to throw his hat back in the SFL circles???

Hackham???? from what Ive heard Marty is staying and are very happy with him and why wouldn't they be.

[tigerpie]

Reynella???? The coach has been re-appointed for 2013 so check your source.

Is that you Dave?

[afc9798]

Heard on the bush telegraph the $hoes have given Mitton a 2 year contract extension..Look out SFL..Good too see $hoes having a bit of faith in the man..Best coach in the SFL...Are ther any other clubs doing the same.?

Heard the same yesterday. if true thats great news for the shoes.
I heard Reynella and Hackham have already been sniffing around for a new head and David Evans is apparently attempting to throw his hat back in the SFL circles???

Hackham???? from what Ive heard Marty is staying and are very happy with him and why wouldn't they be.

It's the annual 'X Club is not happy with their coach and are looking around already' time.

Also with Reynella, I think Petrucci has done a pretty good job with what he inherited this year, so not sure why they would be looking unless he wants out. Only team that has truly gone backwards within their own control this year is Aldinga and there are mitigating factors there that no coach can change unless he has a magic recruiting wand and a blank cheque book.

EDIT: Seems as per post above that Petrucci has been re-appointed, so that kills that one.

[tigerpie]

Ageed, G has done a pretty good job. Lots of young blokes who are going to be inconsistent, but great future if they stay together.

As for Aldinga, in my opinion they will only get better if the A grade coach takes over the clubs coaching, structure and culture from the 14's up.
Ala Stephen Keam or David Earl type. Big job!!!! Buying players is not the answer. Promoting your club as a great environment for family is! Then, having juniors, coach them well. Sustained success comes from planning wisely from the ground up.

[1983]

Heard on the bush telegraph the $hoes have given Mitton a 2 year contract extension..Look out SFL..Good too see $hoes having a bit of faith in the man..Best coach in the SFL...Are ther any other clubs doing the same.?

Heard the same yesterday. if true thats great news for the shoes.
I heard Reynella and Hackham have already been sniffing around for a new head and David Evans is apparently attempting to throw his hat back in the SFL circles???

Hackham???? from what Ive heard Marty is staying and are very happy with him and why wouldn't they be.

It's the annual 'X Club is not happy with their coach and are looking around already' time.

Also with Reynella, I think Petrucci has done a pretty good job with what he inherited this year, so not sure why they would be looking unless he wants out. Only team that has truly gone backwards within their own control this year is Aldinga and there are mitigating factors there that no coach can change unless he has a magic recruiting wand and a blank cheque book.

Stopping players and volunteers leaving the club and the area because of work isn't something within the clubs control. We lost most of last year's committee and a majority of our players because of work commitments. The few that are left have had to work very hard to keep the club running and senior sides fielded. It is not all doom and gloom for us though, our minis are knocking off the top sides and have good numbers, we are fielding 3 full junior sides every Saturday that have been competitive and have even caused a few upsets and as a club we are financial enough to keep operating and even invest into 2013. A situation that not every SFL club is as fortunate to be in. Our senior side is our only down fall, something that will change next year.

EDIT: Seems as per post above that Petrucci has been re-appointed, so that kills that one.

[onlooker]

i drove home from work last night past "Shark Park" it was about 7:20pm and there was not one player out on the track - The lights were on but nobody was out there... perhaps they were inside having a team meeting? or upstairs having a bonding session?

How have training numbers been there?

[Kenny Rippett]

i drove home from work last night past "Shark Park" it was about 7:20pm and there was not one player out on the track - The lights were on but nobody was out there... perhaps they were inside having a team meeting? or upstairs having a bonding session?

How have training numbers been there?

Both mate... in regards to numbers, it's hard to keep blokes out on the track when you're getting flogged week in week out

[mirror#3]

Some big games this week:

Brighton v Flaggies - Brighton could find themselves out the top 4 if they go down....
Noarlunga v Cove - Cove playing to go clearly in top 8....
M Vale v Happy Valley - M Vale desperate to get into top 4....
Porties v Reynella - Reynella clinging on to finals hopes....

[RFC 2010]

Now that all sides have played each other once (I think), what is everyone's opinion as to who will win the Mail Medal?

[barry footynut]

Now that all sides have played each other once (I think), what is everyone's opinion as to who will win the Mail Medal?

Probably Cranston I would say but if not, a mid fielder from a top four side. Norsworthy, Jon Eagleton, Ridley/ Caudle

[afc9798]

Now that all sides have played each other once (I think), what is everyone's opinion as to who will win the Mail Medal?

Probably Cranston I would say but if not, a mid fielder from a top four side. Norsworthy, Jon Eagleton, Ridley/ Caudle

Agree, all strong possibilities, but looking at votes on Sportingpulse also, Petersen-Gray from Valley would have to be a very strong chance. I know umpire votes differ, but from what I've seen he is the type that would attact the attention of umpires.

Smith from Flaggy should poll OK too, but tend to think it will be Cranston vs the midfielders.

[barry footynut]

Now that all sides have played each other once (I think), what is everyone's opinion as to who will win the Mail Medal?

Probably Cranston I would say but if not, a mid fielder from a top four side. Norsworthy, Jon Eagleton, Ridley/ Caudle

Agree, all strong possibilities, but looking at votes on Sportingpulse also, Petersen-Gray from Valley would have to be a very strong chance. I know umpire votes differ, but from what I've seen he is the type that would attact the attention of umpires.

Smith from Flaggy should poll OK too, but tend to think it will be Cranston vs the midfielders.

The umps tend to see things a little different to others from time to time so I really don't think u can get a great indication of who will win the medal from what clubs have put on sporting pulse.. In fact I'n previous years I have notice players finishing high In the mail medal count like top five but then finishing mid range In the club B&F?? So these days what would u think a player would prefer to win? A mail medal voted by the umpires or a B&F voted by their club??

[afc9798]

Now that all sides have played each other once (I think), what is everyone's opinion as to who will win the Mail Medal?

Probably Cranston I would say but if not, a mid fielder from a top four side. Norsworthy, Jon Eagleton, Ridley/ Caudle

Agree, all strong possibilities, but looking at votes on Sportingpulse also, Petersen-Gray from Valley would have to be a very strong chance. I know umpire votes differ, but from what I've seen he is the type that would attact the attention of umpires.

Smith from Flaggy should poll OK too, but tend to think it will be Cranston vs the midfielders.

The umps tend to see things a little different to others from time to time so I really don't think u can get a great indication of who will win the medal from what clubs have put on sporting pulse.. In fact I'n previous years I have notice players finishing high In the mail medal count like top five but then finishing mid range In the club B&F?? So these days what would u think a player would prefer to win? A mail medal voted by the umpires or a B&F voted by their club??

Personally I always valued club recognition higher than I did any association award as it comes from your peers. This is why I also think that slowly, but surely the AFLPA Award is becoming more treasured than the Brownlow. I guess a good example of Mail Medal voting was last year when Pomeroy from HVFC was runner up. Had a solid year and is a good player, but doubt he would have even come close to winning the HVFC Best and Fairest.

[vics01]

afc9798
Not sure of your sources, but I hope you're right. Would be a logistical nightmare to go to SAAFL and would also have a major impact on the junior sides. I

just hope the Future Directions Committee is not actually just a waste of time and that any recommendations would be ignored. I have seen the 'White Paper' that has been proposed with a number of options and there are some very workable solutions. None of the solutions will make every club happy and some leave a few clubs completely on the outer.

Time for some hard calls to be made, question is, do those in charge have the intestinal fortitude to make those calls?

Was the future directions committee set up to explore 2 divisions or as they appear now to looking to restructure the league with options of changes to grades and programming. I note the brighton touch of a proposal for C grade Saturday. Also a D grade proposal, this is wishful thinking, clubs are struggling to field 2 senior sides let alone 3 on a Saturday and 1 sunday.

[afc9798]

afc9798
Not sure of your sources, but I hope you're right. Would be a logistical nightmare to go to SAAFL and would also have a major impact on the junior sides. I

just hope the Future Directions Committee is not actually just a waste of time and that any recommendations would be ignored. I have seen the 'White Paper' that has been proposed with a number of options and there are some very workable solutions. None of the solutions will make every club happy and some leave a few clubs completely on the outer.

Time for some hard calls to be made, question is, do those in charge have the intestinal fortitude to make those calls?

Was the future directions committee set up to explore 2 divisions or as they appear now to looking to restructure the league with options of changes to grades and programming. I note the brighton touch of a proposal for C grade Saturday. Also a D grade proposal, this is wishful thinking, clubs are struggling to field 2 senior sides let alone 3 on a Saturday and 1 sunday.

It wasn't set up only to explore 2 divisions, it was always to explore all options for a restructure of the comp from head to toe. I agree the Saturday C Grade and the D Grade proposal are wishful thinking given the struggle to field C's for many teams. The other interesting thing is the floating of a 15's and 17's comp. You would then have to completely change mini league to 9's, 11's, 13's or there would simply be too bigger a gap between the 12's and 15's. Boys vs Almost men.


A lot of issues, but at least something is on the tabhle. Can't be too critical until we see the outcomes.

[afc9798]

ALDINGA vs MARION- Marion by 100
BRIGHTON BOMBERS vs FLAGSTAFF HILL - Brighton by 28
COVE vs NOARLUNGA - Cove by 11
EDWARDSTOWN vs HACKHAM - Edwardstown by 120
MORPHETT VALE vs HAPPY VALLEY - Happy Valley by 30
OSB/LONSDALE vs MORPHETTVILLE PARK- MVP by 200
PORT NOARLUNGA vs REYNELLA - Upset with Reynella by 12


BYE CHRISTIES BEACH-Definitiely tipping Christies

[Inch by Inch..]

Can people name who they think will be invited to the count from their respected clubs? ie.. if you're from Flaggstaff name who you feel will and should be invited.. because the few highest pollers from each club get invited? yes?

[KEYDEFENDER]

afc9798
Not sure of your sources, but I hope you're right. Would be a logistical nightmare to go to SAAFL and would also have a major impact on the junior sides. I

just hope the Future Directions Committee is not actually just a waste of time and that any recommendations would be ignored. I have seen the 'White Paper' that has been proposed with a number of options and there are some very workable solutions. None of the solutions will make every club happy and some leave a few clubs completely on the outer.

Time for some hard calls to be made, question is, do those in charge have the intestinal fortitude to make those calls?

Was the future directions committee set up to explore 2 divisions or as they appear now to looking to restructure the league with options of changes to grades and programming. I note the brighton touch of a proposal for C grade Saturday. Also a D grade proposal, this is wishful thinking, clubs are struggling to field 2 senior sides let alone 3 on a Saturday and 1 sunday.

I thought the proposal for a Saturday C's comp was good. I would think there are a lot of 1st year senoirs at clubs that cant make the B's and cant go out on Saturday night. Teenage culture has changed from a few years ago, Footy is not always the top priority. Some kids would get lost in those couple of years untill they can break into the senior sides. Most would give up all together.
Maybe Sat C is away of keeping them around.
Logistically they would have to play at opposites to the seniors (like the league sides), or with some clubs resources like HV/BDOS play after the seniors at 6pm.

[afc9798]

afc9798
Not sure of your sources, but I hope you're right. Would be a logistical nightmare to go to SAAFL and would also have a major impact on the junior sides. I

just hope the Future Directions Committee is not actually just a waste of time and that any recommendations would be ignored. I have seen the 'White Paper' that has been proposed with a number of options and there are some very workable solutions. None of the solutions will make every club happy and some leave a few clubs completely on the outer.

Time for some hard calls to be made, question is, do those in charge have the intestinal fortitude to make those calls?

Was the future directions committee set up to explore 2 divisions or as they appear now to looking to restructure the league with options of changes to grades and programming. I note the brighton touch of a proposal for C grade Saturday. Also a D grade proposal, this is wishful thinking, clubs are struggling to field 2 senior sides let alone 3 on a Saturday and 1 sunday.

I thought the proposal for a Saturday C's comp was good. I would think there are a lot of 1st year senoirs at clubs that cant make the B's and cant go out on Saturday night. Teenage culture has changed from a few years ago, Footy is not always the top priority. Some kids would get lost in those couple of years untill they can break into the senior sides. Most would give up all together.
Maybe Sat C is away of keeping them around.
Logistically they would have to play at opposites to the seniors (like the league sides), or with some clubs resources like HV/BDOS play after the seniors at 6pm.

Possibly organise more Friday games at BDOS and Happy Valley. Would get more people to the C;'s too.

[Mister Footy]

Big win for the Vikings today over the emus at emu park - first time in 10 years we have beaten them there. Think we might have spoiled a premiership reunion but good way to celebrate Michael Mahar's 150th senior game