2023 Adelaide Footy League - Division 7

[MarionPremers2018]

Ingle Farm is in the same situation, recruited very well, despite how much Morells mate Bedgey down plays it. Added 15+ "A graders" with the majority being juniors or returning players. Then you could possibly consider the players that have had A grade experience over the last 1 or 2 seasons who will likely play B grade = depth. Having Payne & B.Rigney in the same team will cause absolute headaches for opposition teams & coaches. Payne seems to be thriving playing under his dad. Josh Weetra, when he returns from injury, along with Pitt, will create great run.

Carey Payne coached at Brahma lodge & Eastern park few flags as well I believe how Ingle Farm got him well played?

The Rigney brothers mainly Terrel - Brandon both big time Players in div7 Terrel won a premiership at North Adelaide slick player, Brandon inside bull, definitely right the players that played mostly A's in division 6 for ingle farm will add massive depth across all 3 Grades.

Didn't know Weetra ventured out to the Dogs played against him when the young fella played for Central United in the As can definitely shut down a key forward kept Trev Rigney to 1 goal both times from memory now an umpire I think as he did our A grade in 2022 is he playing 1s at Ingle farm very unfit compared to the last time I seen the lad?

Bedge keeping tight lipped about who's coming and going

Houghton are playing a trial against Salisbury Tonight?

Up the Lions....

[The Bedge]

Bedge keeping tight lipped about who's coming and going ...

Tight lipped? I don't have to say anything, you all seem to know what's going on.

There is excitement and apprehension leading into this season - every club seems to have worked their backside off over the off season, and that more than anything is fantastic. It's hard being at the bottom of the food chain, and clubs in D6 / D7 are often under-appreciated at times. It's tough to compete with the bigger more successful clubs.

The effort the clubs in this division appear to have gone to this season are nothing short of incredible. Well done to all. Can genuinely say hand on heart it looks a tough division and picking a clear favorite or two, and could make a case for all teams.

This could be potentially the most even and best D7 standard.. dare I say.. ever.

[MarionPremers2018]

Bedge keeping tight lipped about who's coming and going ...

Tight lipped? I don't have to say anything, you all seem to know what's going on.

There is excitement and apprehension leading into this season - every club seems to have worked their backside off over the off season, and that more than anything is fantastic. It's hard being at the bottom of the food chain, and clubs in D6 / D7 are often under-appreciated at times. It's tough to compete with the bigger more successful clubs.

The effort the clubs in this division appear to have gone to this season are nothing short of incredible. Well done to all. Can genuinely say hand on heart it looks a tough division and picking a clear favorite or two, and could make a case for all teams.

This could be potentially the most even and best D7 standard.. dare I say.. ever.

. Agreed

[MarionPremers2018]

Ingle Farm have entered a C grade if so that's gonna go along way to success especially in the A grade for depth?

[whufc]

Ingle Farm have entered a C grade if so that's gonna go along way to success especially in the A grade for depth?

If managed well which im sure Bedge and Payney will then yes it could be very beneficial.

On the flip side have seen many times where c grade sides aren't managed well and all a sudden 3,4,5 blokes who should be playing in either your A grade or b grade are now only making themselves available for C grade. Have seen many occasions where b grades suffer the most.

But good work to IF, the fact they have the numbers is brilliant. Great to see another club north of grand junction moving in the right direction.

[The Bedge]

To me, re-establishing a C grade was one of the major focus points in the offseason. Forget about depth, or winning, or how it's managed - the C grade adds extra numbers to the track, it adds another 20 odd sets of hands to assist on Saturdays in volunteer roles over the season, it helps create a better vibe, and it creates a place for overflow of players.

Last year the club had only A/B - believing that dropping the C grade would make spots more competitive and people would transform into super committed folks. In reality, it just saw players head elsewhere, give up, or try and push for B grade early then disappear. We struggled for game day volunteers and share to volunteer requirements for Jnr footy and then as the season went on, the numbers continued to decline to the point some weeks it was a struggle to field a B grade.

Players in the B grade last year were genuine C graders - no disrespect to them, and they battled their backsides off and loved being in the B grade, but with their effort and commitment they deserve to be able to play in a grade commensurate with their ability and allow them to enjoy themselves more.

I'd like to see more kids coming through our C grade, and bringing back former juniors to play, then top up with C grade ability, and over flow from B grade. Like them to be competitive but not hell bent on winning games.

So in a nutshell, our C grade is more about providing a service and formed out of need/want more so than anything to do with A/B grade depth.. and i'm sure results will reflect that.

[Brodlach]

I always say that B and C Graders are almost more important to a club than A Graders. Many A Graders come and go where the money is given, B and C Graders play for the love of the game and too often clubs forget that. Make them feel wanted and appreciated and they stay, it’s when they are just taken for granted they move on.

[MarionPremers2018]

To me, re-establishing a C grade was one of the major focus points in the offseason. Forget about depth, or winning, or how it's managed - the C grade adds extra numbers to the track, it adds another 20 odd sets of hands to assist on Saturdays in volunteer roles over the season, it helps create a better vibe, and it creates a place for overflow of players.

Last year the club had only A/B - believing that dropping the C grade would make spots more competitive and people would transform into super committed folks. In reality, it just saw players head elsewhere, give up, or try and push for B grade early then disappear. We struggled for game day volunteers and share to volunteer requirements for Jnr footy and then as the season went on, the numbers continued to decline to the point some weeks it was a struggle to field a B grade.

Players in the B grade last year were genuine C graders - no disrespect to them, and they battled their backsides off and loved being in the B grade, but with their effort and commitment they deserve to be able to play in a grade commensurate with their ability and allow them to enjoy themselves more.

I'd like to see more kids coming through our C grade, and bringing back former juniors to play, then top up with C grade ability, and over flow from B grade. Like them to be competitive but not hell bent on winning games.

So in a nutshell, our C grade is more about providing a service and formed out of need/want more so than anything to do with A/B grade depth.. and i'm sure results will reflect that.

That's ultimately what breeds club success, look at some div1-2-3 clubs they use the C grade as a development tool and kick and Catch type thing so your definitely right.

In other news Houghton got beat up by Salisbury last night by 18 goals I'm hearing they didn't kick a goal?

[The Bedge]

In other news Houghton got beat up by Salisbury last night by 18 goals I'm hearing they didn't kick a goal?

Wouldn't read much into the result. Houghton kicked a goal in the last, probably had their most competitive / dominant quarter then.

Raiders were visibly missing a few from the top end, still had a number of very handy sorts though. First 10min was fast and furious form both sides, but Salisbury broke away and kicked a bag in the 1st qtr - some very flukey goals helped - and Houghton struggled a little to adapt.

Second and Third quarters were pretty even - although Houghton didn't score, the brakes were applied to Salisbury and they didn't score heavily. After halftime Houghton would've controlled at least half the play.

Schutz is still one of the best rucks I've seen in these lower grades, he's so dominant. Jake Sinclair from TTG will cause defenders plenty of headaches. Stevens, Brooke and whoever #97 (was it 97 or 67 I can't remember) were good.

Houghton were pretty quick, fit, tackled well and have players capable of breaking lines by foot - they'll be super hard to stop on their ground. Their B/C grade looked very good and had some serious size about them. The ruck was big and strong and i'm not sure anyone in the forward 6 was shorter than 6'2"

Salisbury on the other hand looked REAL good.

[OKC!]

In other news Houghton got beat up by Salisbury last night by 18 goals I'm hearing they didn't kick a goal?

Wouldn't read much into the result. Houghton kicked a goal in the last, probably had their most competitive / dominant quarter then.

Raiders were visibly missing a few from the top end, still had a number of very handy sorts though. First 10min was fast and furious form both sides, but Salisbury broke away and kicked a bag in the 1st qtr - some very flukey goals helped - and Houghton struggled a little to adapt.

Second and Third quarters were pretty even - although Houghton didn't score, the brakes were applied to Salisbury and they didn't score heavily. After halftime Houghton would've controlled at least half the play.

Schutz is still one of the best rucks I've seen in these lower grades, he's so dominant. Jake Sinclair from TTG will cause defenders plenty of headaches. Stevens, Brooke and whoever #97 (was it 97 or 67 I can't remember) were good.

Houghton were pretty quick, fit, tackled well and have players capable of breaking lines by foot - they'll be super hard to stop on their ground. Their B/C grade looked very good and had some serious size about them. The ruck was big and strong and i'm not sure anyone in the forward 6 was shorter than 6'2"

Salisbury on the other hand looked REAL good.

That guy is a freak. Kicked one of the best goals out the middle after linking up about 4 handballs a few years ago. He is another midfielder when the ball hits the ground, hardly ever drops an intercept mark, and one of the nicest guys you will meet too. Hands down one of the best ruckman going around.

Also Para hills aren't getting ahead of themselves, lot of work to be done. Can't blame a club for being up and about after losing by 100 points a game last year, to having probably 20 guys missing out on a c grade spot due to numbers. The buzz around the place is not because we think we will walk all over every team, its because the club has that feeling back that we haven't had since we won div 5. Forbes has come in as coach and brought structure and people have bought in to it. Exciting to see where this year can go not just for the A grade but for all 3 grades. Like you said Bedge, C grade is about more than a team on the park, means you have huge numbers at training and an atmosphere that you can't beat. Triple header days are going to be huge at the club this year.

Bring on round 1.

[MarionPremers2018]

Prediction Round 1?

[Sticks28]

Prediction Round 1?

O'Sullivan Beach by 60+
Flinders uni by 5 goals
Ingle Farm by 4 goals
Para Hills by 60+

[MarionPremers2018]

O'Sullivan Beach by 20+
Flinders uni by 8 Goals
Houghton by 20+
Para Hills 40+

[Bluedemon]

O'Sullivan 10 Goals
Flinders Uni 5 goals
Houghton 5 goals
Para Hills 5 goals

[morell]

MPFC - 1pt
Flinders Uni - 10pts
Ingle Farm - 20pts
Para Hills - 30pts

[Courtney Fish]

From the Advertiser today.

Ingle farm to go undefeated.

DIVISION SEVEN
2022 grand final: Greenacres 14.6 (90) d Adelaide Lutheran 9.10 (64)

RA Stennett Medallist: Matt Gibson (Greenacres)

Leading goalkicker: Matt Gibson (Greenacres) – 100

Major ins: Terrel Rigney (Ardrossan to Ingle Farm)

Major outs: Liam Davis (Houghton Districts to Payneham Norwood Union)

Clubs: Flinders University, Hackham, Houghton Districts, Ingle Farm, Mawson Lakes, Mitchell Park, OSB Lonsdale, Para Hills

While Flinders Uni has not brought any major names in for season 2023, the club has acquired a number of depth players and should compete in division seven as a result.

Houghton Districts has lost Liam Davis to PNU but will still remain a threat in the division, while Para Hills will also be a club to keep an eye on after dropping from div six.

Ingle Farm should head into the season as favourite for the premiership after being relegated from div six, the Bulldogs acquiring Ardrossan midfield star Terrel Rigney.

THREE BIG PREDICTIONS

Ingle Farm goes undefeated

Despite a challenging 2022 season in which the club dropped from division six, expect Ingle Farm to be dominant in division seven after picking up Terrel Rigney.

If the side can start the season in form, it will be hard to slow down.

Rigney relishes new challenge

After standing out as one of the Yorke Peninsula’s best players in 2022, Terrel Rigney takes on a new challenge in division seven of the Adelaide Footy League.

Don’t be surprised to see the skilled mid dominate for Ingle Farm and win the division medal.

Martin takes Houghton Districts to big dance

Jake Martin had a fantastic 2022 season during which he booted 67 goals in 20 games and picked up nine best player mentions.

If Martin can fire again, his side will make the grand final and earn promotion.

PREDICTED LADDER

1. Ingle Farm

2. Houghton Districts

3. Flinders University

4. Para Hills

5. Hackham

6. Mawson Lakes

7. Mitchell Park

8. OSB Lonsdale

PLAYERS TO WATCH

JAKE MARTIN

(Houghton Districts)

Martin’s ability to influence his side up the ground with strong marking and to also hit the scoreboard with ease makes him one of the most dangerous players in division seven.

TERREL RIGNEY

More Coverage
Ultimate guide: Every SA local footy comp kicking off this week
Local SA footy clubs investigated for serious salary cap breaches
(Ingle Farm)

[The Bedge]

Recruit one player.. suddenly it's 30 goal turn-arounds and going undefeated.

Note: can tell not a lot of work went into the article except trolling club FB pages, because D5 they've got West Croydon finishing last and even give the reason "haven't heard much". Hawks will be firing.

[beef]

Recruit one player.. suddenly it's 30 goal turn-arounds and going undefeated.

Note: can tell not a lot of work went into the article except trolling club FB pages, because D5 they've got West Croydon finishing last and even give the reason "haven't heard much". Hawks will be firing.

Can you (or someone) post the other divs please

[The Bedge]

Recruit one player.. suddenly it's 30 goal turn-arounds and going undefeated.

Note: can tell not a lot of work went into the article except trolling club FB pages, because D5 they've got West Croydon finishing last and even give the reason "haven't heard much". Hawks will be firing.

Can you (or someone) post the other divs please

ok bub

[morell]

Recruit one player.. suddenly it's 30 goal turn-arounds and going undefeated.

Note: can tell not a lot of work went into the article except trolling club FB pages, because D5 they've got West Croydon finishing last and even give the reason "haven't heard much". Hawks will be firing.

He's right though. No one is buying into your attempts to water it down. You're red hot favorites for the flag and rightly so.

Minimum 15 goal difference between D7 and D6. You've recruited very well. You have good depth.

It's yours to lose.

Para Hills playing the role of Obi Wan Kenobi and are our only hope.