Adelaide Plains Football League

[Lightning McQueen]

Probably different with APFL but will cricket clubs help out footy clubs in other leagues (especially metro). Always seems to be us vs them in regards to footy vs cricket and dont help each other too much especially if clubs are run separately and try to share facilities.

Yeah I can't imagine the SACA bending over to help Mitcham, TTG, Salisbury, ROCs, Henley, Westminster, Portland etc

Yep, anyone that plays at a ground that SACA uses will find it hard to compromise, most others rely on the football to survive.

Clubs like Salisbury and co. might have to find a 2nd home for the arse end of the season, purely hypothetical though.

[OnSong]

Top 50 countdown started today with players 50-43 in the paper. Rolling out 8 per week and then two weeks for the top 10 to be announced

[Lightning McQueen]

Top 50 countdown started today with players 50-43 in the paper. Rolling out 8 per week and then two weeks for the top 10 to be announced

Not posting in here?

[football tragic]

I still think in this state we will have a mid June start & in relation to integrity of the competition I think this year maybe one of the most enjoyable as it has made everyone sit up and realise we cannot take things for granted. I maybe speaking for myself here but my love of the game has only increased throughout this ordeal.

That would be awesome if it were to happen like that.
But, I can't see us playing any footy at all.
Even if some restrictions get lifted, there is talk social distancing measures will still be in place for some time, I can't see how playing football comes under social distancing.
Could see an outside chance of kids football getting a shortened season going since they are at school anyway, but not adults footy.
Hope I'm completely wrong as I don't have many playing years left but need to be real about it.

On the positive my golf game "should" improve.

I'm gaining confidence, albeit a 7 round season.

I would highly doubt a 7 game season surely they could make it into a 12 game season plus finals starting mid June
Season would end a few weeks later than last year and if cricket had to start a couple of weeks late wouldn't be an issue I wouldn't think.
7 game season hardly worth the effort.

[Lightning McQueen]

I would highly doubt a 7 game season surely they could make it into a 12 game season plus finals starting mid June
Season would end a few weeks later than last year and if cricket had to start a couple of weeks late wouldn't be an issue I wouldn't think.
7 game season hardly worth the effort.

July would be the best case scenario IMO, football wont start before pubs re-open and the word on the street is that they are looking at a possible July date, that's with social distancing rules in place.

With the variance of the comp in recent years it would be unfair if it was anything other than a 7 or 14 round season, otherwise you'd need to review the top 4 finals set up.

This year will be more of just getting out there and having some form of comp, it's a pity no one has good enough lighting for a night match, could chuck in a couple of mid-weekers for the A Grade only.

I'm praying with you mate, I want to get out of the house on a Saturday again, and I reckon all of the cricket associations affected will work with the APFL & BL&GFA in getting a decent season in.

[Gilligan]

I would highly doubt a 7 game season surely they could make it into a 12 game season plus finals starting mid June
Season would end a few weeks later than last year and if cricket had to start a couple of weeks late wouldn't be an issue I wouldn't think.
7 game season hardly worth the effort.

July would be the best case scenario IMO, football wont start before pubs re-open and the word on the street is that they are looking at a possible July date, that's with social distancing rules in place.

With the variance of the comp in recent years it would be unfair if it was anything other than a 7 or 14 round season, otherwise you'd need to review the top 4 finals set up.

This year will be more of just getting out there and having some form of comp, it's a pity no one has good enough lighting for a night match, could chuck in a couple of mid-weekers for the A Grade only.

I'm praying with you mate, I want to get out of the house on a Saturday again, and I reckon all of the cricket associations affected will work with the APFL & BL&GFA in getting a decent season in.

Have heard probably late june early july start but still with all social distancing laws to be followed , this includes only having 100 people in outdoor venue at any one time which will make it difficult for clubs ie your under 17's from both clubs would need to have left oval before A grade could arrive ( 100 people 2 clubs with 2 teams equals 84 players only leaves 16 for coaches , umpires and trainers ) can't see country clubs really surviving with no spectators so no canteen or bar income but with the playing expenses of security to monitor number in oval at a time , cost of tape and other medical supplies plus other match costs ie umpires , footballs cost of cleaning jumpers .

[Lightning McQueen]

Have heard probably late june early july start but still with all social distancing laws to be followed , this includes only having 100 people in outdoor venue at any one time which will make it difficult for clubs ie your under 17's from both clubs would need to have left oval before A grade could arrive ( 100 people 2 clubs with 2 teams equals 84 players only leaves 16 for coaches , umpires and trainers ) can't see country clubs really surviving with no spectators so no canteen or bar income but with the playing expenses of security to monitor number in oval at a time , cost of tape and other medical supplies plus other match costs ie umpires , footballs cost of cleaning jumpers .

How do players social distance on a field though?

If Joe the footballer felt crap on Saturday morning he'd still rock up to play his game thinking he'll run it out and that he doesn't want to let his team mates or club down.

If Joe the spectator felt crap on Saturday morning he would more than likely just stay at home.

The passing of the virus would occur on the oval, not on the sideline, if one player tested positive then the remaining 41 players, plus umpires plus coaches and officials would all have to self isolate, then if the trainers also officiated in the B Grade game then all 42 players plus officials would have to self isolate.

Really need a vaccine to have any certainty in eradicating this.

[Mythical Creature]

I would highly doubt a 7 game season surely they could make it into a 12 game season plus finals starting mid June
Season would end a few weeks later than last year and if cricket had to start a couple of weeks late wouldn't be an issue I wouldn't think.
7 game season hardly worth the effort.

July would be the best case scenario IMO, football wont start before pubs re-open and the word on the street is that they are looking at a possible July date, that's with social distancing rules in place.

With the variance of the comp in recent years it would be unfair if it was anything other than a 7 or 14 round season, otherwise you'd need to review the top 4 finals set up.

This year will be more of just getting out there and having some form of comp, it's a pity no one has good enough lighting for a night match, could chuck in a couple of mid-weekers for the A Grade only.

I'm praying with you mate, I want to get out of the house on a Saturday again, and I reckon all of the cricket associations affected will work with the APFL & BL&GFA in getting a decent season in.

Have heard probably late june early july start but still with all social distancing laws to be followed , this includes only having 100 people in outdoor venue at any one time which will make it difficult for clubs ie your under 17's from both clubs would need to have left oval before A grade could arrive ( 100 people 2 clubs with 2 teams equals 84 players only leaves 16 for coaches , umpires and trainers ) can't see country clubs really surviving with no spectators so no canteen or bar income but with the playing expenses of security to monitor number in oval at a time , cost of tape and other medical supplies plus other match costs ie umpires , footballs cost of cleaning jumpers .

Lol.

[football tragic]

I would highly doubt a 7 game season surely they could make it into a 12 game season plus finals starting mid June
Season would end a few weeks later than last year and if cricket had to start a couple of weeks late wouldn't be an issue I wouldn't think.
7 game season hardly worth the effort.

July would be the best case scenario IMO, football wont start before pubs re-open and the word on the street is that they are looking at a possible July date, that's with social distancing rules in place.

With the variance of the comp in recent years it would be unfair if it was anything other than a 7 or 14 round season, otherwise you'd need to review the top 4 finals set up.

This year will be more of just getting out there and having some form of comp, it's a pity no one has good enough lighting for a night match, could chuck in a couple of mid-weekers for the A Grade only.

I'm praying with you mate, I want to get out of the house on a Saturday again, and I reckon all of the cricket associations affected will work with the APFL & BL&GFA in getting a decent season in.

Have heard probably late june early july start but still with all social distancing laws to be followed , this includes only having 100 people in outdoor venue at any one time which will make it difficult for clubs ie your under 17's from both clubs would need to have left oval before A grade could arrive ( 100 people 2 clubs with 2 teams equals 84 players only leaves 16 for coaches , umpires and trainers ) can't see country clubs really surviving with no spectators so no canteen or bar income but with the playing expenses of security to monitor number in oval at a time , cost of tape and other medical supplies plus other match costs ie umpires , footballs cost of cleaning jumpers .

Lol.

Got something to add??

[Mythical Creature]

Nothing to add. Just love your optimism. I can't see any senior footy being played this year outside the afl level.
Certainly more optimistic than I am.

[daysofourlives]

I would highly doubt a 7 game season surely they could make it into a 12 game season plus finals starting mid June
Season would end a few weeks later than last year and if cricket had to start a couple of weeks late wouldn't be an issue I wouldn't think.
7 game season hardly worth the effort.

July would be the best case scenario IMO, football wont start before pubs re-open and the word on the street is that they are looking at a possible July date, that's with social distancing rules in place.

With the variance of the comp in recent years it would be unfair if it was anything other than a 7 or 14 round season, otherwise you'd need to review the top 4 finals set up.

This year will be more of just getting out there and having some form of comp, it's a pity no one has good enough lighting for a night match, could chuck in a couple of mid-weekers for the A Grade only.

I'm praying with you mate, I want to get out of the house on a Saturday again, and I reckon all of the cricket associations affected will work with the APFL & BL&GFA in getting a decent season in.

How do you reckon a cricket association would go asking the football association if they can go a month longer?
Think that answers your question as to whether football could push into cricket season.

Total waste of time playing footy unless they can have a proper gate, bar and canteen. Not only a waste of time clubs, couldnt afford it.

[OnSong]

I would highly doubt a 7 game season surely they could make it into a 12 game season plus finals starting mid June
Season would end a few weeks later than last year and if cricket had to start a couple of weeks late wouldn't be an issue I wouldn't think.
7 game season hardly worth the effort.

July would be the best case scenario IMO, football wont start before pubs re-open and the word on the street is that they are looking at a possible July date, that's with social distancing rules in place.

With the variance of the comp in recent years it would be unfair if it was anything other than a 7 or 14 round season, otherwise you'd need to review the top 4 finals set up.

This year will be more of just getting out there and having some form of comp, it's a pity no one has good enough lighting for a night match, could chuck in a couple of mid-weekers for the A Grade only.

I'm praying with you mate, I want to get out of the house on a Saturday again, and I reckon all of the cricket associations affected will work with the APFL & BL&GFA in getting a decent season in.

How do you reckon a cricket association would go asking the football association if they can go a month longer?
Think that answers your question as to whether football could push into cricket season.

Total waste of time playing footy unless they can have a proper gate, bar and canteen. Not only a waste of time clubs, couldnt afford it.

Sponsorship has been decimated. Unless everyone plays for free, it's going to be an expensive exercise for some clubs.

[Lightning McQueen]

How do you reckon a cricket association would go asking the football association if they can go a month longer?
Think that answers your question as to whether football could push into cricket season.

Total waste of time playing footy unless they can have a proper gate, bar and canteen. Not only a waste of time clubs, couldnt afford it.

Don't member clubs make up the cricket associations? Don't delegates put forward notions for other delegates to vote on?

I think you've taken half of my comments into context as I totally believe what you've written in your last line, unless football is how it always is it wont happen, if you haven't got a full compliment of cars surrounding the oval with plenty of beers and pies getting sold then there is no point at all.

You don't have to be Einstein to work out that football generates far more money than cricket so at a guess the member clubs would want football (at it's full capacity) to be extended to get some cash flow happening before the lull of cricket season.

[Lightning McQueen]

Sponsorship has been decimated. Unless everyone plays for free, it's going to be an expensive exercise for some clubs.

We need a total lift on restrictions to be able to go ahead with a season. There wouldn't be too many clubs around that could pay their way with no income coming in.

[Greggy Gregginson]

NT government just released their plan for getting things back up and running.
If everything goes to plan, they’ll have everything back up and running inside the territory in a month’s time, which includes sport with no crowd limits.

Obviously they’ve got a smaller population and need everything to continue to go as planned, but I can’t see any reason why SA wouldn’t be able to roll out the same changes, as long as things continue as they are currently and borders stay closed.

Hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel.

The small upside of this, if you want to see it that way, is that the salary cap may actually get followed now that clubs will find it harder to afford to go over the limit! (Not that I believe this is an issue in the APFL currently)

[Greggy Gregginson]

NT government just released their plan for getting things back up and running.
If everything goes to plan, they’ll have everything back up and running inside the territory in a month’s time, which includes sport with no crowd limits.

Obviously they’ve got a smaller population and need everything to continue to go as planned, but I can’t see any reason why SA wouldn’t be able to roll out the same changes, as long as things continue as they are currently and borders stay closed.

Hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel.

The small upside of this, if you want to see it that way, is that the salary cap may actually get followed now that clubs will find it harder to afford to go over the limit! (Not that I believe this is an issue in the APFL currently)

Probably worth noting that I believe social distancing (off the field) will still have to be followed (ie. 2 metres away per person), but I’m sure clubs could make this work if their club rooms weren’t big enough, by using outdoor marquees and gas heaters if required.
Yes it would be hard, but where there’s a will there’s a way.

[Lightning McQueen]

NT government just released their plan for getting things back up and running.
If everything goes to plan, they’ll have everything back up and running inside the territory in a month’s time, which includes sport with no crowd limits.

Obviously they’ve got a smaller population and need everything to continue to go as planned, but I can’t see any reason why SA wouldn’t be able to roll out the same changes, as long as things continue as they are currently and borders stay closed.

Hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel.

The small upside of this, if you want to see it that way, is that the salary cap may actually get followed now that clubs will find it harder to afford to go over the limit! (Not that I believe this is an issue in the APFL currently)

NT has had 28 cases since this began.

[heater31]

NT government just released their plan for getting things back up and running.
If everything goes to plan, they’ll have everything back up and running inside the territory in a month’s time, which includes sport with no crowd limits.

Obviously they’ve got a smaller population and need everything to continue to go as planned, but I can’t see any reason why SA wouldn’t be able to roll out the same changes, as long as things continue as they are currently and borders stay closed.

Hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel.

The small upside of this, if you want to see it that way, is that the salary cap may actually get followed now that clubs will find it harder to afford to go over the limit! (Not that I believe this is an issue in the APFL currently)

NT has had 28 cases since this began.

It's also their cricket season..... plenty of space for a cricket side to fit into change rooms designed for footy teams!

[daysofourlives]

How do you reckon a cricket association would go asking the football association if they can go a month longer?
Think that answers your question as to whether football could push into cricket season.

Total waste of time playing footy unless they can have a proper gate, bar and canteen. Not only a waste of time clubs, couldnt afford it.

Don't member clubs make up the cricket associations? Don't delegates put forward notions for other delegates to vote on?

I think you've taken half of my comments into context as I totally believe what you've written in your last line, unless football is how it always is it wont happen, if you haven't got a full compliment of cars surrounding the oval with plenty of beers and pies getting sold then there is no point at all.

You don't have to be Einstein to work out that football generates far more money than cricket so at a guess the member clubs would want football (at it's full capacity) to be extended to get some cash flow happening before the lull of cricket season.

I think what youre missing is most cricket clubs have nothing to do with the football club in a financial sense. I cant think of one that i know of.
Just because football generates money and cricket doesnt does not mean football has any more rights to the ground than cricket. At least a cricket season could operate without crowds
Not sure what you mean by the delegates?
Im saying there would be two chances of football delaying the start or shortening their season for cricket, why should cricket move?

[Lightning McQueen]

I think what youre missing is most cricket clubs have nothing to do with the football club in a financial sense. I cant think of one that i know of.
Just because football generates money and cricket doesnt does not mean football has any more rights to the ground than cricket. At least a cricket season could operate without crowds
Not sure what you mean by the delegates?
Im saying there would be two chances of football delaying the start or shortening their season for cricket, why should cricket move?

Yeah mate, we're comparing apples to oranges it seems.

Most metro clubs are sports and social clubs that have various sports under their umbrella, I was under the assumption that clubs out your way would've been the same.