2026 Adelaide Footy League - Division 7

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Who sacks who now?

[Lightning McQueen]

Was there a conflict between committee and coaches?

No.

[The Bedge]

Good luck to Podz + Thommo, that's a tough ask - arguably the two most difficult roles in a club (Head Coach + President)... especially if they aren't winning games early - likely to cop it from all angles.

Hopefully it's only a short term option whilst they source someone suitable.. and hopefully they can get adequate support around them.

Sadly, it's a sign of an ever increasing problem across the board - lack of volunteers / support.. If they didn't put their hand up, where would Smithfield be? Where will Smithfield be if they move on?

They're no lone duck in this space though.

[Brodlach]

I stopped volunteering a few years ago, best move I have ever made. I would have helped out over 20 hours a week ontop of my work.

Amazing the number of untruths that have been reported about me though

[The Bedge]

I stopped volunteering a few years ago,

So what you're saying, is you're part of the problem!

[Brodlach]

I stopped volunteering a few years ago,

So what you're saying, is you're part of the problem!

Correct, I did do it in some capacity for about 15 years though

[AdelaideSaint73]

A ridiculous scenario really - you can’t expect to coach A grade and be running the whole club at the same time - not sure what the thinking is there!

There's no end to the stories of Presidents and committee members overstepping into the footy department. Love these two flipping the narrative and stepping into the committee space.

Will be an interesting train to watch.

[morell]

Lack of volunteers (and I'd extend that to paid off field staff) is in my view, the number 1 challenge facing sports clubs.

We are really struggling to find anyone wanting to help and are having to resort to paying people to do even the most basic of things. That then needs management which then needs more support and it snowballs.

I reckon the league could help here with some reforms to cut the tape a bit and ease the burden administratively.

I also know of a Super awesome amazing council with brilliant management and Elected Members that are looking at a shared service arrangement that clubs can access, provided by Council. Things like bookkeeping, governance etc. Think that's a pretty good idea.

[The Bedge]

I reckon the league could help here with some reforms to cut the tape a bit and ease the burden administratively.

Like?

Shared service arrangement is a brilliant idea.. if clubs / orgs can put aside their egos.