Edwardstown still looking

[Backliner]

The one revolutionary thing I did notice: one of the teams coaching staff had cleverly put their chairs ON TOP of the coaches box -

and proceeded to watch/coach from this elevated position! I was gob smacked! I wonder if any aspiring coaches will be trying to bring this to the SFL

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You may have noticed Aldinga's coaching box is elevated, ladder up there and all, great view!

[Esteban Vihaio]

You may have noticed Aldinga's coaching box is elevated, ladder up there and all, great view!

Are you sure that is not the timekeeper's box?

[shoe boy]

You may have noticed Aldinga's coaching box is elevated, ladder up there and all, great view!

Are you sure that is not the timekeeper's box?

No that is the coaches box,to the right is the time keeper box and away box.

[rodney fox]

You may have noticed Aldinga's coaching box is elevated, ladder up there and all, great view!

Are you sure that is not the timekeeper's box?

No that is the coaches box,to the right is the time keeper box and away box.

Yeah it's great, pretty sure it has a few fresh dents in it tho it can get quite heated up there

Gives you a great position to watch the game from.

[the big bang]

paint job is A++

[Cheese Twisties]

So is that hole "Edwardstown to the SFL" thingo still happening for 2009? Or has it gone the way of bird flu, the millenium bug, and Australian Idol winners and just been completely forgotten about?

Where is EFC, he usually knows this sorta thing.

[Esteban Vihaio]

So is that hole "Edwardstown to the SFL" thingo still happening for 2009? Or has it gone the way of bird flu, the millenium bug, and Australian Idol winners and just been completely forgotten about?

Where is EFC, he usually knows this sorta thing.

Confirmed.

[The Big Shrek]

So is that hole "Edwardstown to the SFL" thingo still happening for 2009? Or has it gone the way of bird flu, the millenium bug, and Australian Idol winners and just been completely forgotten about?

Where is EFC, he usually knows this sorta thing.

I think it had to get confirmed by the Affiliated Leagues or something.

[shoe boy]

So is that hole "Edwardstown to the SFL" thingo still happening for 2009? Or has it gone the way of bird flu, the millenium bug, and Australian Idol winners and just been completely forgotten about?

Where is EFC, he usually knows this sorta thing.

Yes confirmed A/B/18 BUT their or should I say the Sunday EFC juniour commitee have told me NEVER will they bring kids across to the SFL Sat comp!
I beleive they are seperate identities and they dont appear to cross over and the Sat EFC dont appear to be transparent to the SFL or the EFC!!!

[Esteban Vihaio]

So is that hole "Edwardstown to the SFL" thingo still happening for 2009? Or has it gone the way of bird flu, the millenium bug, and Australian Idol winners and just been completely forgotten about?

Where is EFC, he usually knows this sorta thing.

Yes confirmed A/B/18 BUT their or should I say the Sunday EFC juniour commitee have told me NEVER will they bring kids across to the SFL Sat comp!
I beleive they are seperate identities and they dont appear to cross over and the Sat EFC dont appear to be transparent to the SFL or the EFC!!!

Interesting to note they didn't say to you they won't bring their juniors to the SFL Sunday comp. I'd be surprised if a day doesn't arrive soon that either the chicken or the original twisties field a side in the Sunday comp only, due to the previous discussed issues with DTH clubs with college kids.

[shoe boy]

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Where is EFC, he usually knows this sorta thing.[/quote]
Yes confirmed A/B/18 BUT their or should I say the Sunday EFC juniour commitee have told me NEVER will they bring kids across to the SFL Sat comp!
I beleive they are seperate identities and they dont appear to cross over and the Sat EFC dont appear to be transparent to the SFL or the EFC!!! [/quote]

Interesting to note they didn't say to you they won't bring their juniors to the SFL Sunday comp. I'd be surprised if a day doesn't arrive soon that either the chicken or the original twisties field a side in the Sunday comp only, due to the previous discussed issues with DTH clubs with college kids.[/quote]
I know where you are coming from EV but it doesnt appear to be an issue with Brighton.
The 18 have been very strong for a long time and the college kids play in the 16 Sun side and also are very strong.
EV I have spent a lot of time late looking into EFC and the more I look the more I dont like what I see.

[Esteban Vihaio]

I know where you are coming from EV but it doesnt appear to be an issue with Brighton.
The 18 have been very strong for a long time and the college kids play in the 16 Sun side and also are very strong.
EV I have spent a lot of time late looking into EFC and the more I look the more I dont like what I see.

Brighton are different, have a look on the old google machine at google maps and look at the clubs surrounding M/Park, Towns, and Marion - PHOS, plympton, Towns, Colonel Light, Kennilworth, Mitchell Park, Flinders U, and even Goodwood. Brighton only have the two SFL sides and SHOC to compete with, plus good personnel who run a great program.

Don't know a hell of a lot about the townies, apart from what is bandied around here. I do know their playing surface is far and above any going round the SFL, although the pushy track is quite annoying. I do think they are worth the gamble; people will notice a strong club entering the SFL and it might be impetus for other clubs to join in the not too distant future.`

[Down the Hill]

Thought I would wade into this one. I think we should embrace Edwardstown at a time where many leagues around the country are losing clubs or being reduced in size due to mergers. Brighton came into SFL in 1994 with some Juniors and 1997 with Seniors and fielded A & B teams in Div 1 and Div 2 (which didn't really work). This was all a bit radical and I'm sure many established SFL clubs weren't happy but I think you would all agree that we are now part of the SFL furniture and putting rivalries aside, a very respected club on and off the field. The problem Edwardstown has is that most clubs in the Metro South Junior League are only playing under a guernsey and a venue but have very little affiliation with the seniors. I think Goodwood and PHOS Camden may do things well, but my knowledge of the others suggests they are almost completely independent. In Melbourne many clubs are called eg. Keilor Football Club Inc. and Keilor Junior Football Club Inc. They are separate incorporated bodies and virtually run independent of each other except for sharing the same oval and facilities. I think Metro South is pretty much the same (minus the same incorporated structure) for most clubs including Edwardstown. But since when should the "Junior Committee" dictate terms. Do Edwardstown even get any financial benefit from their juniors ?

I have crossed paths with some of the people running the Metro South and they are a bunch of fools who don't give a stuff about how the ovals and facilities they play on even got there, i.e. the hard work of the Senior Club over many years. The other problem is that Edwardstown, PHOS Camben and Plympton in particular rely heavily on college kids, especially Sacred Heart. Some teams (even teams that still made finals) forfeited during school holidays due to too many kids being away. That would never happen in SFL because its a club culture not a school culture.

Edwardstwon would be unable to field Under 16 and Under 14 on Saturdays in the short term because most of these kids have college footy. I thought they may come into the Sunday Under 14 and Under 16, but this would not resolve the ideal scenario of getting the 5 match Saturday thing happening and thats why I assume they will be looking at getting into the local public schools in the next couple of years. Problem is, there aren't too many public schools in their immediate area.

The Big Shrek may have upset a few on here, and who really knows or cares what comp is stonger than the other. But I can assure you TBS, that the club and community culture in the SFL from Under 9 through to Seniors is second to none.

[rodney fox]

Thought I would wade into this one. I think we should embrace Edwardstown at a time where many leagues around the country are losing clubs or being reduced in size due to mergers. Brighton came into SFL in 1994 with some Juniors and 1997 with Seniors and fielded A & B teams in Div 1 and Div 2 (which didn't really work). This was all a bit radical and I'm sure many established SFL clubs weren't happy but I think you would all agree that we are now part of the SFL furniture and putting rivalries aside, a very respected club on and off the field. The problem Edwardstown has is that most clubs in the Metro South Junior League are only playing under a guernsey and a venue but have very little affiliation with the seniors. I think Goodwood and PHOS Camden may do things well, but my knowledge of the others suggests they are almost completely independent. In Melbourne many clubs are called eg. Keilor Football Club Inc. and Keilor Junior Football Club Inc. They are separate incorporated bodies and virtually run independent of each other except for sharing the same oval and facilities. I think Metro South is pretty much the same (minus the same incorporated structure) for most clubs including Edwardstown. But since when should the "Junior Committee" dictate terms. Do Edwardstown even get any financial benefit from their juniors ?

I have crossed paths with some of the people running the Metro South and they are a bunch of fools who don't give a stuff about how the ovals and facilities they play on even got there, i.e. the hard work of the Senior Club over many years. The other problem is that Edwardstown, PHOS Camben and Plympton in particular rely heavily on college kids, especially Sacred Heart. Some teams (even teams that still made finals) forfeited during school holidays due to too many kids being away. That would never happen in SFL because its a club culture not a school culture.

Edwardstwon would be unable to field Under 16 and Under 14 on Saturdays in the short term because most of these kids have college footy. I thought they may come into the Sunday Under 14 and Under 16, but this would not resolve the ideal scenario of getting the 5 match Saturday thing happening and thats why I assume they will be looking at getting into the local public schools in the next couple of years. Problem is, there aren't too many public schools in their immediate area.

The Big Shrek may have upset a few on here, and who really knows or cares what comp is stonger than the other. But I can assure you TBS, that the club and community culture in the SFL from Under 9 through to Seniors is second to none.

Great post DTH.

[asert]

totally true down the hill

[the big bang]

i like you DTH

[vics01]

The Big Shrek may have upset a few on here, and who really knows or cares what comp is stonger than the other. But I can assure you TBS, that the club and community culture in the SFL from Under 9 through to Seniors is second to none.[quote][/quote]

DTH we cross swords at time but this comment is a gold. I know at our club it is oh so true

[Bluedemon]

Thought I would wade into this one. I think we should embrace Edwardstown at a time where many leagues around the country are losing clubs or being reduced in size due to mergers. Brighton came into SFL in 1994 with some Juniors and 1997 with Seniors and fielded A & B teams in Div 1 and Div 2 (which didn't really work). This was all a bit radical and I'm sure many established SFL clubs weren't happy but I think you would all agree that we are now part of the SFL furniture and putting rivalries aside, a very respected club on and off the field. The problem Edwardstown has is that most clubs in the Metro South Junior League are only playing under a guernsey and a venue but have very little affiliation with the seniors. I think Goodwood and PHOS Camden may do things well, but my knowledge of the others suggests they are almost completely independent. In Melbourne many clubs are called eg. Keilor Football Club Inc. and Keilor Junior Football Club Inc. They are separate incorporated bodies and virtually run independent of each other except for sharing the same oval and facilities. I think Metro South is pretty much the same (minus the same incorporated structure) for most clubs including Edwardstown. But since when should the "Junior Committee" dictate terms. Do Edwardstown even get any financial benefit from their juniors ?

I have crossed paths with some of the people running the Metro South and they are a bunch of fools who don't give a stuff about how the ovals and facilities they play on even got there, i.e. the hard work of the Senior Club over many years. The other problem is that Edwardstown, PHOS Camben and Plympton in particular rely heavily on college kids, especially Sacred Heart. Some teams (even teams that still made finals) forfeited during school holidays due to too many kids being away. That would never happen in SFL because its a club culture not a school culture.

Edwardstwon would be unable to field Under 16 and Under 14 on Saturdays in the short term because most of these kids have college footy. I thought they may come into the Sunday Under 14 and Under 16, but this would not resolve the ideal scenario of getting the 5 match Saturday thing happening and thats why I assume they will be looking at getting into the local public schools in the next couple of years. Problem is, there aren't too many public schools in their immediate area.

The Big Shrek may have upset a few on here, and who really knows or cares what comp is stonger than the other. But I can assure you TBS, that the club and community culture in the SFL from Under 9 through to Seniors is second to none.

down the hill you are a complete fool, i run the metro south comp and we are not a bunch of fools. we do know how the facilities got there because we are also involved with SAAFL clubs. we know the hard sweat that seniors have done. the fact be known is that some of those senior clubs might not be existing now if it wasnt for the juniors who are propping them up, that would be at least half of the 10 clubs. Who are you involved with DTH? If the SFL junior comp is going so good why have there been some enquiries from at least 3 of your clubs with 2 of them being some top clubs.

we try to cater for all our clubs with any requests by looking after them. You talk about PHOS Camden with there facilites, have you been in their visitors rooms lately, they are the same size as a small shed. there was only 1 team that forfeited a side that you mentioned during the year, that was the edwardstown u/15's, they didnt want to field that side because 3 of there best players were interstate and they were playing against the team that was second on the ladder at that stage.

so DTH, is there any other false information that you want to post and i can answer that for you.

[The Big Shrek]

Thought I would wade into this one. I think we should embrace Edwardstown at a time where many leagues around the country are losing clubs or being reduced in size due to mergers. Brighton came into SFL in 1994 with some Juniors and 1997 with Seniors and fielded A & B teams in Div 1 and Div 2 (which didn't really work). This was all a bit radical and I'm sure many established SFL clubs weren't happy but I think you would all agree that we are now part of the SFL furniture and putting rivalries aside, a very respected club on and off the field. The problem Edwardstown has is that most clubs in the Metro South Junior League are only playing under a guernsey and a venue but have very little affiliation with the seniors. I think Goodwood and PHOS Camden may do things well, but my knowledge of the others suggests they are almost completely independent. In Melbourne many clubs are called eg. Keilor Football Club Inc. and Keilor Junior Football Club Inc. They are separate incorporated bodies and virtually run independent of each other except for sharing the same oval and facilities. I think Metro South is pretty much the same (minus the same incorporated structure) for most clubs including Edwardstown. But since when should the "Junior Committee" dictate terms. Do Edwardstown even get any financial benefit from their juniors ?

I have crossed paths with some of the people running the Metro South and they are a bunch of fools who don't give a stuff about how the ovals and facilities they play on even got there, i.e. the hard work of the Senior Club over many years. The other problem is that Edwardstown, PHOS Camben and Plympton in particular rely heavily on college kids, especially Sacred Heart. Some teams (even teams that still made finals) forfeited during school holidays due to too many kids being away. That would never happen in SFL because its a club culture not a school culture.

Edwardstwon would be unable to field Under 16 and Under 14 on Saturdays in the short term because most of these kids have college footy. I thought they may come into the Sunday Under 14 and Under 16, but this would not resolve the ideal scenario of getting the 5 match Saturday thing happening and thats why I assume they will be looking at getting into the local public schools in the next couple of years. Problem is, there aren't too many public schools in their immediate area.

The Big Shrek may have upset a few on here, and who really knows or cares what comp is stonger than the other. But I can assure you TBS, that the club and community culture in the SFL from Under 9 through to Seniors is second to none.

down the hill you are a complete fool, i run the metro south comp and we are not a bunch of fools. we do know how the facilities got there because we are also involved with SAAFL clubs. we know the hard sweat that seniors have done. the fact be known is that some of those senior clubs might not be existing now if it wasnt for the juniors who are propping them up, that would be at least half of the 10 clubs. Who are you involved with DTH? If the SFL junior comp is going so good why have there been some enquiries from at least 3 of your clubs with 2 of them being some top clubs.

we try to cater for all our clubs with any requests by looking after them. You talk about PHOS Camden with there facilites, have you been in their visitors rooms lately, they are the same size as a small shed. there was only 1 team that forfeited a side that you mentioned during the year, that was the edwardstown u/15's, they didnt want to field that side because 3 of there best players were interstate and they were playing against the team that was second on the ladder at that stage.

so DTH, is there any other false information that you want to post and i can answer that for you.

DTH you have just been shown up by kookas.

I would also suggest that the community culutre is second to just about every country league.

[test]

as opposed to the city leagues shrek where some clubs struggle to pull any crowd.