Southern Football League

[heater31]

Can't go without comment on the disgrasfull behaviour of some behind the goals at the southern end who spoiled what was a good day of football. I have posted previously on my support for the return to Pt Noarlunga for our grand final BUT after the actions of some I for one can not and will not support again. I don't care what started the incident but the mob mentalety of some was nothing but a disgrace.

Pt Noarlunga you know who was involved and as host of the day you should at least repremand members that got involved in a spinless act of thugery or I am sure your football club will find itself on the outer when finals come around in the future,and that would be a sad day for SF footy.

What a joke that was. I went down there today as a supporter of Cove and found it disgraceful not only the behavior of some of the host club's alleged members and also I assume Cove supporters having a go at the SFL Officials there. The response was this is the exact reason why the Grand Final is at South.

back to the game of footy, Pt Noarlunga played extremely well in the first half and deserved to be up at half time. They were first to the contest and were clean with the pick up. Cove fumbled and stumbled in front of goal and were lucky to be still in it at the long break. 2nd half was all Cove and showed why they have been the top side all year.

[The Lova]

Can't go without comment on the disgrasfull behaviour of some behind the goals at the southern end who spoiled what was a good day of football. I have posted previously on my support for the return to Pt Noarlunga for our grand final BUT after the actions of some I for one can not and will not support again. I don't care what started the incident but the mob mentalety of some was nothing but a disgrace.

Pt Noarlunga you know who was involved and as host of the day you should at least repremand members that got involved in a spinless act of thugery or I am sure your football club will find itself on the outer when finals come around in the future,and that would be a sad day for SF footy.

What a joke that was. I went down there today as a supporter of Cove and found it disgraceful not only the behavior of some of the host club's alleged members and also I assume Cove supporters having a go at the SFL Officials there. The response was this is the exact reason why the Grand Final is at South.

back to the game of footy, Pt Noarlunga played extremely well in the first half and deserved to be up at half time. They were first to the contest and were clean with the pick up. Cove fumbled and stumbled in front of goal and were lucky to be still in it at the long break. 2nd half was all Cove and showed why they have been the top side all year.

I didnt get to the game, what happened behind the goals?

[heater31]

I was on the club side wing and from what I could see was the trouble started up near the scoreboard and worked its way around behind the goals and backed into the tennis court fences. there was no Police presence there until this fracas occurred plus an ambulance to treat injuries.

Apart from that I enjoyed the day with both the A's & B's a high standard of footy for my first taste of SFL footy. Even the umpires threw in a couple of dubious decisions to make the day interesting. Only gripe is the one entrance exit road out of the joint. FFS footy park all over again

[vics01]

The incident behind the Southern goals cannot really be put down to any particular supporter group, the trouble makers were not affilated with either club and it may appear porties supporters were involved, but that was because it was the end of the ground where they were set up. Problem lies with SFL not having sufficient security on hand and eskies full of everything from beer to spirits with a bit of hooch thrown in. I for one thought Porties put on a great day.
Worst behaviour of the day was a display of petulance put on by the BDOS secretary regarding something that had nothing to do with him. Should really concentrate on BDOS are doing against Emus tommorrow not today. Go Emus

[vics01]

Almost forgot in all the excitement. Was a game of two halves Porties started on fire but the Cove fought back well finished with plenty of run. Cove congrats 2 through so far. Ground was in great nick for great footy. Morhie 16 looked pretty slick as well.

[heater31]

Worst behaviour of the day was a display of petulance put on by the BDOS secretary regarding something that had nothing to do with him. Should really concentrate on BDOS are doing against Emus tommorrow not today. Go Emus

Was that concerning the issue with Cove's team sheet????


I wouldn't know each club's colours from a bar of soap but I did see a person involved in what looked like the host club's shirt I could be wrong also......

[vics01]

BDOS bloke was in yellow and black.

[BringBackDBush]

Heaters and ShoeBoy it amazes me how you are so quick to jump to the defense of the League and the use of Panthers Sterile Windy Oval. May be it’s because you both are actually part of that group of Knob Heads. You said it yourself “no police presence”, I rest my case.

[heater31]

Heaters and ShoeBoy it amazes me how you are so quick to jump to the defense of the League and the use of Panthers Sterile Windy Oval. May be it’s because you both are actually part of that group of Knob Heads. You said it yourself “no police presence”, I rest my case.

If you are implying that I was involved with that melee then you are very seriously mistaken. I have never attended a SFL game before today and only did so because of a relative involved in the A grade plus a former team mate of mine now plays at the same club. In relation to the official's defence it is what I overheard he say to somebody from a club unknown to me.

As for the no Police presence, I find this very disturbing that the lessons of previous experience have not been acted upon and as far as I'm concerned as an outsider of the SFL ALL finals should be played at South if possible. Or alternatively ban the practice of people bringing their own alcohol which is not good for the crowds but excellent for the Host club's bank account.

[BringBackDBush]

Heaters and ShoeBoy it amazes me how you are so quick to jump to the defense of the League and the use of Panthers Sterile Windy Oval. May be it’s because you both are actually part of that group of Knob Heads. You said it yourself “no police presence”, I rest my case.

If you are implying that I was involved with that melee then you are very seriously mistaken. I have never attended a SFL game before today and only did so because of a relative involved in the A grade plus a former team mate of mine now plays at the same club. In relation to the official's defence it is what I overheard he say to somebody from a club unknown to me.

As for the no Police presence, I find this very disturbing that the lessons of previous experience have not been acted upon and as far as I'm concerned as an outsider of the SFL ALL finals should be played at South if possible. Or alternatively ban the practice of people bringing their own alcohol which is not good for the crowds but excellent for the Host club's bank account.

I guess Heaters if you had played for, or supported you club at the Porties Oval on grand final day you would understand were I'm coming from when I say what a great day it use to be. Country/Metro football atmosphere at its best.
It has never come close at the Streile Panthers Windy Hill and I should know I've been going to the SFL GFs for 30+ years starting as a junior.
P.S. all Clubs useto benifit from revenue raised in the finals. I dont think Panthers are giving back their profits on beer sales are they?

[Injured Phantom]

While on the grand final venue issue, Ive been in the SFL the last few seasons thus been at Souths oval on grand final day. Yesterday I headed up to Maccesfield to watch the Hills Country Final. There were a mass of cars, people, bbq's ... the atmosphere was awesome and this probably added to the standard of the match.
I didnt see much police presence other than one car driving in as I walked out a long time after the game finished. Apparantly there was a booze bus outside but I didnt pass it. There were plenty of sauced up people but ZERO trouble.
The Hills couldn't have been too concerned about gate takings because it was easy to park in the streets & walk straight in, but it was full inside & apparantly at one stage they werent letting cars in because it was too full.
One this day alone, it was a good advertisement for their league if you compare to the SFL Grand Finals of years gone by.

[heater31]

I guess Heaters if you had played for, or supported you club at the Porties Oval on grand final day you would understand were I'm coming from when I say what a great day it use to be. Country/Metro football atmosphere at its best.
It has never come close at the Streile Panthers Windy Hill and I should know I've been going to the SFL GFs for 30+ years starting as a junior.
P.S. all Clubs useto benifit from revenue raised in the finals. I dont think Panthers are giving back their profits on beer sales are they?

You are right at the moment my opinion is biased and based on a Prelim Final. I can't Attend the GF next week so my opinion will remain biased for another 12 months. From what I witnessed yesterday from members of the crowd I can see why the GF is played where it is. I played all my junior footy on the West Coast and completely understand the atmosphere aspect but when a few clowns decide to ruin it for everybody else somethings have to suffer to protect the innocent bystanders.

[fisho mcspaz]

Heaters and ShoeBoy it amazes me how you are so quick to jump to the defense of the League and the use of Panthers Sterile Windy Oval. May be it’s because you both are actually part of that group of Knob Heads. You said it yourself “no police presence”, I rest my case.

If you are implying that I was involved with that melee then you are very seriously mistaken. I have never attended a SFL game before today and only did so because of a relative involved in the A grade plus a former team mate of mine now plays at the same club. In relation to the official's defence it is what I overheard he say to somebody from a club unknown to me.

As for the no Police presence, I find this very disturbing that the lessons of previous experience have not been acted upon and as far as I'm concerned as an outsider of the SFL ALL finals should be played at South if possible. Or alternatively ban the practice of people bringing their own alcohol which is not good for the crowds but excellent for the Host club's bank account.

If all finals were played at South I'd hate to see what would happen. The ground has no atmosphere, and has anyone noticed that from the southern left pocket you can hardly see to the other end of the ground? As for banning people bringing their own alcohol - yeah, that's a fair point, but it's not going to happen, short of searching cars at the gate which seems like a bit of overkill to me.

Anyway, the game yesterday - wish I'd seen it, it sounded like a cracker. Porties have come out firing in this year's finals, I only saw them when they played Morphy Park but the standard of footy was right up there with the best of them. They should be holding their heads high.

[BringBackDBush]

I guess Heaters if you had played for, or supported you club at the Porties Oval on grand final day you would understand were I'm coming from when I say what a great day it use to be. Country/Metro football atmosphere at its best.
It has never come close at the Streile Panthers Windy Hill and I should know I've been going to the SFL GFs for 30+ years starting as a junior.
P.S. all Clubs useto benifit from revenue raised in the finals. I dont think Panthers are giving back their profits on beer sales are they?

You are right at the moment my opinion is biased and based on a Prelim Final. I can't Attend the GF next week so my opinion will remain biased for another 12 months. From what I witnessed yesterday from members of the crowd I can see why the GF is played where it is. I played all my junior footy on the West Coast and completely understand the atmosphere aspect but when a few clowns decide to ruin it for everybody else somethings have to suffer to protect the innocent bystanders.

The Sterile Panthers GF was done to fulfill the League’s Panthers kiss arse agenda.
If there are issues with Porties oval and they wanted to keep it there they would have managed it. Instead they used it as an excuse. As I said I’ve been in the SFL for a while and putting up with our League Directors and their OWN agenda is what we’ve been doing for decades. To say a few clowns ruin it for the rest is a cop out.
Sorry Heaters but as you have indicated you haven’t got all the info or experience of the Porties GF to really be objective.

[cyclops]

Why doesnt the sfl supply each final with about 10 security gaurds or sumfn like that,charge an extra dollar for every1 to get in(incl the minor round)surely this would pay for security costs.

[Esteban Vihaio]

Why doesnt the sfl supply each final with about 10 security gaurds or sumfn like that,charge an extra dollar for every1 to get in(incl the minor round)surely this would pay for security costs.

Having not seen the events, I may be totally of the mark, but would think two or three police officers would be more effective than security guards; However, I would put two on the gates to search for eskies; If they're as much of the big satan as reported on this forum, seems like an easy solution?

Must say though, for this to be such an issue, is a sad indictment on the league.

[vics01]

Heard a rumour that the BDOS Secretary was a very naughty little boy today and will have answer for his behaviour Tuesday night. Must had a light beer to many.

[Bag The Points]

Morphett by 106 points today ---- Brighton never in it.
Think I'll have to change my tip. This side is in a class of its own when it gets serious.

[tatts]

Morphett by 106 points today ---- Brighton never in it.
Think I'll have to change my tip. This side is in a class of its own when it gets serious.

Have to agree with you on that one BTP the Emus were awesome today.Brighton had the door shut on them fromthe first bounce.This team know what finals are all about.Brighton are a good side but they were just denied the ball for pretty much the whole game.Great win and hope that it continues.

[cyclops]

M/vale tougher,harder,committed,much more well drilled looked like they were playing against a junior side today.I actually gave brighton a chance before today but holy shit wen the going got tough brighton went missing.These big name players Tucker,Hoare,Johnstone,King etc were they even there today.That dirty little sniper that got sent off for elbowing N.Bayley in the first half we got ya name and number mate youre time will come.