Southern Football League

[afc9798]

Tips time again with it looing like only 3 games that could potentially be close this week, with match of the round status going to Morphettville park vs Brighton at the pasty. Other good games should be Cove vs Edwardstown and Christies vs Port Noarlunga. Christioes have started to show a bit this year and Porties haven't had a great start. Could the Vikings set a record score at Marion this weekend?

Aldinga vs Reynella - Reynella by 100 plus
Hackham vs Morphett Vale - M/Vale by 100
Cove vs Edwardstown - Cove by 12
Marion vs Happy Valley - Valley by 160
Morphettville Park vs Brighton - MVP by 21
Noarlunga vs Lonsdale - Noarlunga by 110
Christies vs Port Noarlunga - Porties by 26
Flagstaff Hill-BYE

[vics01]

Hawks v emus. Hawks by 10

[lion heart]

Well done to the SAAFL. They have shown both common sense and had the balls to make a decision. SFL hierarchy please take note.

The SAAFL have taken 2 weeks to make a clear decision which is in the competitions best interest's, meanwhile the SFL has sat on its hands for 12 years and counting. What happened to the future directions committee, have any decent recommendations or options come from the findings? Of course not and i wonder why..... What else did we expect when a driving force behind 1 division was put in charge of the FDC 12 years later? Did we expect or want any different or was the FDC simply put together to quell the masses? Why did we not look for some outside perspective - what a novel idea that would have been.

As a person who loves my club and the SFL i find this infuriating. The SFL has stagnated while other leagues move forward. 15 years ago the SFL was the premier league in S.A. and now we are a long long way behind GSFL and a few others.

It is blatantly obvious some heads need to roll within the SFL 'boys club' in order for some action to take place. It may seem harsh to tap a long serving member on the shoulder but if they are affecting the health of our competition tough decisions must be made. The SFL unquestionably has some great members but it's time to clear the dead wood and look toward the future with a clear and concise plan in place. It is by no means an easy job, but the leagues existence depends on it. Stop the rot and make it happen.

May i add that as a club we want to play in the highest division possible and we will bust our butts to remain in the top division. The difference is that unlike some clubs in the middle to lower rung (we all know who they are) we do not think we own the right to be a div 1 club, that must be earnt not given. We are willing to put our personal pride and the good of the SFL competition above our own selfish wants. No-one will be hard done by in 2 divisions, you will simply end up where you belong and allow you club to build and fight another day or rise as your level increases.

[Turbo]

Reynella by 15 goals
Cove by 20 points
Happy Valley by 20 goals
Morphett Vale by 80 points
Morphy Parks by 18 points
Noarlunga by 12 goals
Porties by 30 points

[Look Good In Leather]

Well done to the SAAFL. They have shown both common sense and had the balls to make a decision. SFL hierarchy please take note.

The SAAFL have taken 2 weeks to make a clear decision which is in the competitions best interest's, meanwhile the SFL has sat on its hands for 12 years and counting. What happened to the future directions committee, have any decent recommendations or options come from the findings? Of course not and i wonder why..... What else did we expect when a driving force behind 1 division was put in charge of the FDC 12 years later? Did we expect or want any different or was the FDC simply put together to quell the masses? Why did we not look for some outside perspective - what a novel idea that would have been.

As a person who loves my club and the SFL i find this infuriating. The SFL has stagnated while other leagues move forward. 15 years ago the SFL was the premier league in S.A. and now we are a long long way behind GSFL and a few others.

It is blatantly obvious some heads need to roll within the SFL 'boys club' in order for some action to take place. It may seem harsh to tap a long serving member on the shoulder but if they are affecting the health of our competition tough decisions must be made. The SFL unquestionably has some great members but it's time to clear the dead wood and look toward the future with a clear and concise plan in place. It is by no means an easy job, but the leagues existence depends on it. Stop the rot and make it happen.

Shuffling a couple of C-Grade teams around is hardly tough decision making

[fathersonsfl]

Well done to the SAAFL. They have shown both common sense and had the balls to make a decision. SFL hierarchy please take note.

The SAAFL have taken 2 weeks to make a clear decision which is in the competitions best interest's, meanwhile the SFL has sat on its hands for 12 years and counting. What happened to the future directions committee, have any decent recommendations or options come from the findings? Of course not and i wonder why..... What else did we expect when a driving force behind 1 division was put in charge of the FDC 12 years later? Did we expect or want any different or was the FDC simply put together to quell the masses? Why did we not look for some outside perspective - what a novel idea that would have been.

As a person who loves my club and the SFL i find this infuriating. The SFL has stagnated while other leagues move forward. 15 years ago the SFL was the premier league in S.A. and now we are a long long way behind GSFL and a few others.

It is blatantly obvious some heads need to roll within the SFL 'boys club' in order for some action to take place. It may seem harsh to tap a long serving member on the shoulder but if they are affecting the health of our competition tough decisions must be made. The SFL unquestionably has some great members but it's time to clear the dead wood and look toward the future with a clear and concise plan in place. It is by no means an easy job, but the leagues existence depends on it. Stop the rot and make it happen.

Shuffling a couple of C-Grade teams around is hardly tough decision making

I think it is a pretty tough decision (and good one) to make after the season had already started.

[Esteban Vihaio]

Well done to the SAAFL. They have shown both common sense and had the balls to make a decision. SFL hierarchy please take note.

The SAAFL have taken 2 weeks to make a clear decision which is in the competitions best interest's, meanwhile the SFL has sat on its hands for 12 years and counting. What happened to the future directions committee, have any decent recommendations or options come from the findings? Of course not and i wonder why..... What else did we expect when a driving force behind 1 division was put in charge of the FDC 12 years later? Did we expect or want any different or was the FDC simply put together to quell the masses? Why did we not look for some outside perspective - what a novel idea that would have been.

As a person who loves my club and the SFL i find this infuriating. The SFL has stagnated while other leagues move forward. 15 years ago the SFL was the premier league in S.A. and now we are a long long way behind GSFL and a few others.

It is blatantly obvious some heads need to roll within the SFL 'boys club' in order for some action to take place. It may seem harsh to tap a long serving member on the shoulder but if they are affecting the health of our competition tough decisions must be made. The SFL unquestionably has some great members but it's time to clear the dead wood and look toward the future with a clear and concise plan in place. It is by no means an easy job, but the leagues existence depends on it. Stop the rot and make it happen.

Shuffling a couple of C-Grade teams around is hardly tough decision making

Div 6 is actually an A and B grade competition. 8 clubs in Div 6 fielded their A+B and Adelaide Uni fielded their C+D grade. TTG were promoted from Div 7, which is also an A+B grade division. Last year TTG fielded both C+D grades but have experienced significant issues which has resulted in the aforementioned issues. It's hardly just shuffling around some C grade sides.

Fact: SAAFL made a decision after two rounds for 47 goal defeats.

[heater31]

Div 6 is actually an A and B grade competition. 8 clubs in Div 6 fielded their A+B and Adelaide Uni fielded their C+D grade. TTG were promoted from Div 7, which is also an A+B grade division. Last year TTG fielded both C+D grades but have experienced significant issues which has resulted in the aforementioned issues. It's hardly just shuffling around some C grade sides.

Fact: SAAFL made a decision after two rounds for 47 goal defeats.

Would have thought TTG would have voiced their concern at getting a team together every week and the strong word around was that they were scrambling to get a side together for round 2.

[Front & Centre]

heard a rumour SFL were going to modify Sunday 16s competition to a 15 a side teams - anyone else heard about this?
Talk about bending over backwards for the sake of 2 clubs

[afc9798]

heard a rumour SFL were going to modify Sunday 16s competition to a 15 a side teams - anyone else heard about this?
Talk about bending over backwards for the sake of 2 clubs

Really? What next C Grade to be 7 a side with an annual tournament in Hong Kong?
How many concessions are they going to make to appease the minority, whilst ignoring the issues of the majority..

[afc9798]

Hawks v emus. Hawks by 10

Thanks for picking up my omission. Corrected and it's Emus by 100.

[MZ]

heard a rumour SFL were going to modify Sunday 16s competition to a 15 a side teams - anyone else heard about this?
Talk about bending over backwards for the sake of 2 clubs

Shouldn't that read for the sake of 50 kids?

Are you suggesting the SFL abandon those 50 kids in 2013 and not afford them a regular club game?

[lion heart]

heard a rumour SFL were going to modify Sunday 16s competition to a 15 a side teams - anyone else heard about this?
Talk about bending over backwards for the sake of 2 clubs

Really? What next C Grade to be 7 a side with an annual tournament in Hong Kong?
How many concessions are they going to make to appease the minority, whilst ignoring the issues of the majority..

Never ceasing to amaze with one mind blowing decision/indecision after another..

[Look Good In Leather]

Well done to the SAAFL. They have shown both common sense and had the balls to make a decision. SFL hierarchy please take note.

The SAAFL have taken 2 weeks to make a clear decision which is in the competitions best interest's, meanwhile the SFL has sat on its hands for 12 years and counting. What happened to the future directions committee, have any decent recommendations or options come from the findings? Of course not and i wonder why..... What else did we expect when a driving force behind 1 division was put in charge of the FDC 12 years later? Did we expect or want any different or was the FDC simply put together to quell the masses? Why did we not look for some outside perspective - what a novel idea that would have been.

As a person who loves my club and the SFL i find this infuriating. The SFL has stagnated while other leagues move forward. 15 years ago the SFL was the premier league in S.A. and now we are a long long way behind GSFL and a few others.

It is blatantly obvious some heads need to roll within the SFL 'boys club' in order for some action to take place. It may seem harsh to tap a long serving member on the shoulder but if they are affecting the health of our competition tough decisions must be made. The SFL unquestionably has some great members but it's time to clear the dead wood and look toward the future with a clear and concise plan in place. It is by no means an easy job, but the leagues existence depends on it. Stop the rot and make it happen.

Shuffling a couple of C-Grade teams around is hardly tough decision making

I think it is a pretty tough decision (and good one) to make after the season had already started.

Yet there is no end of whinging from the two clubs that have played them if you look at the Div 6 board, because they miss out on having a bye. You are never going to please everyone, we have a similar type of decision to be made by our league regarding the two leftover U/16 teams - will be interesting to see what they come up with.

[Look Good In Leather]

Well done to the SAAFL. They have shown both common sense and had the balls to make a decision. SFL hierarchy please take note.

The SAAFL have taken 2 weeks to make a clear decision which is in the competitions best interest's, meanwhile the SFL has sat on its hands for 12 years and counting. What happened to the future directions committee, have any decent recommendations or options come from the findings? Of course not and i wonder why..... What else did we expect when a driving force behind 1 division was put in charge of the FDC 12 years later? Did we expect or want any different or was the FDC simply put together to quell the masses? Why did we not look for some outside perspective - what a novel idea that would have been.

As a person who loves my club and the SFL i find this infuriating. The SFL has stagnated while other leagues move forward. 15 years ago the SFL was the premier league in S.A. and now we are a long long way behind GSFL and a few others.

It is blatantly obvious some heads need to roll within the SFL 'boys club' in order for some action to take place. It may seem harsh to tap a long serving member on the shoulder but if they are affecting the health of our competition tough decisions must be made. The SFL unquestionably has some great members but it's time to clear the dead wood and look toward the future with a clear and concise plan in place. It is by no means an easy job, but the leagues existence depends on it. Stop the rot and make it happen.

Shuffling a couple of C-Grade teams around is hardly tough decision making

Div 6 is actually an A and B grade competition. 8 clubs in Div 6 fielded their A+B and Adelaide Uni fielded their C+D grade. TTG were promoted from Div 7, which is also an A+B grade division. Last year TTG fielded both C+D grades but have experienced significant issues which has resulted in the aforementioned issues. It's hardly just shuffling around some C grade sides.

Fact: SAAFL made a decision after two rounds for 47 goal defeats.

A C-Grade team got moved from one division to another, that is exactly what happened!

Anyhow, any comp that has C-Grade teams playing against A-Grade teams cannot be taken seriously, we saw the debacle that occurred when we had that happening in our comp 15 -16 years ago. IMHO a significant factor to the collapse of Div 2 and the situation we have today.

[shoe boy]

heard a rumour SFL were going to modify Sunday 16s competition to a 15 a side teams - anyone else heard about this?
Talk about bending over backwards for the sake of 2 clubs

Shouldn't that read for the sake of 50 kids?

Are you suggesting the SFL abandon those 50 kids in 2013 and not afford them a regular club game?

NO they play for the college!!! If they can play at 9-50 on SAT MORNING they are more than welcome!!!!

[Oldman Munga]

heard a rumour SFL were going to modify Sunday 16s competition to a 15 a side teams - anyone else heard about this?
Talk about bending over backwards for the sake of 2 clubs

Shouldn't that read for the sake of 50 kids?

Are you suggesting the SFL abandon those 50 kids in 2013 and not afford them a regular club game?

NO they play for the college!!! If they can play at 9-50 on SAT MORNING they are more than welcome!!!!

No Way , someone's leg is getting pulled for sure , Noarlunga FC for one will never agree to this' we have families who have players from 14's through to A Grade ,to ask them to give up both days on the weekend to accommodate College Kids is Bulls**t , if this happens DTH and his bunch of short sighted co-horts will be responsible for the death of a dear held tradition at Noarlunga Fc of a great day of family footy , would like to know where this info came from ,can someone elaborate ????

[Esteban Vihaio]

A C-Grade team got moved from one division to another, that is exactly what happened!

Anyhow, any comp that has C-Grade teams playing against A-Grade teams cannot be taken seriously, we saw the debacle that occurred when we had that happening in our comp 15 -16 years ago. IMHO a significant factor to the collapse of Div 2 and the situation we have today.

Naturally, the SAAFL with it's 70-80 clubs and solid promotion relegation system can't be taken seriously. Let the SFL stand on it's high horse with 20 years of decline and 10+ years filled of 40+ goal thumping.

[vics01]

All clubs got sent a new under 16 Saturday draw today incorporating Brighton and Morphettville park Sunday under 16 sides,

Apparently some Friday night and Sunday games for Saturday 16 sides to accomodate sides....

[woodublieve12]

A C-Grade team got moved from one division to another, that is exactly what happened!

Anyhow, any comp that has C-Grade teams playing against A-Grade teams cannot be taken seriously, we saw the debacle that occurred when we had that happening in our comp 15 -16 years ago. IMHO a significant factor to the collapse of Div 2 and the situation we have today.

still happening today..