Southern Football League

[Dutchy]

Hey why not make it an 8 game season then, it can be all over by 30/6 and players can then be transferred to other leagues!!!

[cracka]

Less income for all teams....pissing off the stronger Northern clubs probably ain't the best way forward for the SFL

2 less games = 2 less pay days for players, trainers, medical supplies, and 1 less brand new Sherrin. Does one home game cover 2 weeks of these costs? Sponsorship and non match day fundraising initiatives shouldn't be affected. Yes, 2 less weeks of Saturday night bar trade but not all clubs get direct benefit from this depending on sports club arrangements. The less games, less income argument has been trotted out before but it has to be balanced against expenditure. At least the ambos will be happy. 2 less Saturday's of ramping at Flinders!!!

Would players then look at other leagues ove SFL because they can earn more. Both divs in the HFL this year are 9 team comps so also only 16 game season.

[Mr Onions]

Less income for all teams....pissing off the stronger Northern clubs probably ain't the best way forward for the SFL

2 less games = 2 less pay days for players, trainers, medical supplies, and 1 less brand new Sherrin. Does one home game cover 2 weeks of these costs? Sponsorship and non match day fundraising initiatives shouldn't be affected. Yes, 2 less weeks of Saturday night bar trade but not all clubs get direct benefit from this depending on sports club arrangements. The less games, less income argument has been trotted out before but it has to be balanced against expenditure. At least the ambos will be happy. 2 less Saturday's of ramping at Flinders!!!

Would players then look at other leagues ove SFL because they can earn more. Both divs in the HFL this year are 9 team comps so also only 16 game season.

Run for the life boats, this ship is sinking

[Dutchy]

Would players then look at other leagues ove SFL because they can earn more. Both divs in the HFL this year are 9 team comps so also only 16 game season.

Hi the nail on the head there, 16 game season makes sense in the HFL as they will play each other twice home and away, makes no sense in the SFL.

BTW its important to note this was a club based decision not the SFL's.

[shoe boy]

Would players then look at other leagues ove SFL because they can earn more. Both divs in the HFL this year are 9 team comps so also only 16 game season.

Hi the nail on the head there, 16 game season makes sense in the HFL as they will play each other twice home and away, makes no sense in the SFL.

BTW its important to note this was a club based decision not the SFL's.

Dutchy 2017 will be a dogs breakfast but going forward with changes to constitution regarding compulsory junior grades and a 10 team comp with home and away against all the comp will slowly gain respect again .

[Splinter]

Would players then look at other leagues ove SFL because they can earn more. Both divs in the HFL this year are 9 team comps so also only 16 game season.

Hi the nail on the head there, 16 game season makes sense in the HFL as they will play each other twice home and away, makes no sense in the SFL.

BTW its important to note this was a club based decision not the SFL's.

As per the SFL's post on their Facebook page, the clubs were asked to vote and a majority went for the shorter season (I believe the vote was 8-3).
I am struggling to comprehend why a majority of the clubs want to play less games.
Shouldn't a football club be promoting the playing of football and hence promoting as many games as possible??
Can anyone with links to the clubs not wanting to play a 'real' season shed any light on why their clubs voted this way?
Looking at the financial impact a little differently - will these clubs be reimbursing part of their members' fees after voting to offer less football to their members?

[reppoh_eht]

Would players then look at other leagues ove SFL because they can earn more. Both divs in the HFL this year are 9 team comps so also only 16 game season.

Hi the nail on the head there, 16 game season makes sense in the HFL as they will play each other twice home and away, makes no sense in the SFL.

BTW its important to note this was a club based decision not the SFL's.

Dutchy 2017 will be a dogs breakfast but going forward with changes to constitution regarding compulsory junior grades and a 10 team comp with home and away against all the comp will slowly gain respect again .

I guess you are assuming Marion go to SAAFL in 2018 and Hackham do not re-appear from the C Grade comp?

If so, yes that leaves us with 10 teams. But do we really expect Lonsdale to become competitive? A 10 team comp is great, just not sure we will have the right 10 teams...

[Old_mate21]

How is everyone looking for the upcoming season? What is everyone's tips for premiers, wooden spooner and medal winner? Anyone want have a crack this early in the year?

[Front & Centre]

I see the son of the Flaggies A grade coach has put in a clearance to the Hills league.
Testing the waters?

[From the Valley]

It's not such a happy valley at the moment - more players leaving or taking early retirement.
Changing of the guard not proving as easy as thought.
I predict it will be another year of not making finals
Committee need to take a long hard look at what or who is the cause

[MatteeG]

I see the son of the Flaggies A grade coach has put in a clearance to the Hills league.
Testing the waters?

Recruitment drive

[Tiger83]

It's not such a happy valley at the moment - more players leaving or taking early retirement.
Changing of the guard not proving as easy as thought.
I predict it will be another year of not making finals
Committee need to take a long hard look at what or who is the cause

Got any names of those leaving? Clearance pages aren't that helpful at the moment..

[morell]

Big thanks to the OSB lads for the scratchy on Monday! We had a lot of fun as always - banter was high.

Looking forward to the return leg in a cutla weeks.

[Mister Footy]

It's not such a happy valley at the moment - more players leaving or taking early retirement.
Changing of the guard not proving as easy as thought.
I predict it will be another year of not making finals
Committee need to take a long hard look at what or who is the cause

I hear the same thing mate

Pity to see so many people involved with the club leaving

Seems like a very junior focussed club ATM

[Dutchy]

Got a good u15 coach at least

[Dutchy]

What are the clubs doing for their trial games?

Flaggies have Goody Saints, Murray Bridge Ramblers and Shoes home in the 3 weeks leading up to R1, all grades playing I believe.

[shoe boy]

What are the clubs doing for their trial games?

Flaggies have Goody Saints, Murray Bridge Ramblers and Shoes home in the 3 weeks leading up to R1, all grades playing I believe.

Shoes have , Unley Jets , Willunga and Flaggies .

[Splinter]

What are the clubs doing for their trial games?

Flaggies have Goody Saints, Murray Bridge Ramblers and Shoes home in the 3 weeks leading up to R1, all grades playing I believe.

Shoes have , Unley Jets , Willunga and Flaggies .

Two SFL clubs playing each other the week before round 1 - could have made it an 18 round season and played for points

[Dutchy]

Shoes didn't want an 18 game season....

[Animus]

There is a clearance on the HFL site for M. Mazey to the SFL....back the the Valley? is he still suspended?