HFL Division 2 (Country)

[the dentist]

Surely the word "merge" would sound better to them than "fold"?

My sentiments too, but some clubs with an "older" base of people still think they're back in the "old days" and are loath to face reality.
Depends on how well the story is put across to the clubs supporters and what benefits it will produce versus the other option.

Aceman, I am not sure the above is applicable to either club. Both would love to exist in their own right but would consider a merger rather than fold. Both are more than aware of reality. A merged club would probably still aim to compete in Hills Country anyway. Barossa could be another option for a merged club but would take a lot more cash. Benefit would be netball still follow footy. And both clubs have alot of players from the Barossa. Morgan wouldn't be able to be part of a merger option, the logistics are too unrealistic. Their best option would be Indys.

Truth is none of the options are perfect, go to Indys you lose B grade and junior netball, a third of your club. Hills might yet cause the decline of netball which may cause a problem. All the clubs would love to see a viable MMFA, it's been a great little comp. But need a strong Morgan plus another club at least. It's hard to retain/attract players with the way it is now.

Try to be positive about the inclusion of BSR and SC. The travel would only be twice a year at the most, and the sun is always shining there!!!!

Apparently not a sure thing anyway. Have a look at http://www.rivernews.com.au sport section for the latest.

Lastly, our girls are worried about netball not following the footy. Do you find your netballers are still part of the club or do they go their own way?

tell that to the kids and their parents who need to need to be at those grounds for under 13's at 830 every saturday morning... especially those from kangy, meadows, maccy etc

[aceman]

The RMFL BADLY NEEDS an 8th team, netty follows footy, seems the obvious fit to me. Strength would be the only issue, but I guess that would be the same where ever they go! (The last is not meant to be nasty, but I think that team would struggle in all comps, RMFL HILLS & B&L, especially juniors)

Hills country would be a bit below the RMFL.

The MM clubs presumably have a culture of the Netty players going back to the club so it might not be too bad. In the Hills towns where the girls have played at Woodside for decades the Netty followers stay at Woodside all day and the footy followers stay at the footy, my experience is that unless a family has footballers and netballers you dont see the netball families back at the club.

A solution to travel could be a condition of entry in to the competition that has the MM sides play two of their home games at Mt Pleasant ( Kangy, Meadows, Echunga, Maccy would only travel the really long distances once a year). Its not that far for the teams on the decent side of the Freeway.


Altenatively Pleasnt Valley could "unmerge" with Mt Torrens and Merge wiith S/C

Yeah, then GH could have 2 clubs to finance and coach, they could both take turns in being "runners up"

[aceman]

Have heard GH is really trying to keep his players at TV. Upping some of there match payments quite substansially. Have even heard he may step down as coach. Although there is a core group of city dwellers keen to play elsewhere. Problem is they want to play together, and they aren't cheap!! So the question is which team and league has the points and money to accommodate these players?? Will be interesting to see.

He'll have a bit extra to throw around now that Michael Carter has retired.

[BRaG]

I hear that Nairne are looking at losing alot of players next year. Fisher and Twomney to Flinders Park? Arbon and possibly Percy to Crystal Brook. Howard, Miles, Manuel, Dickinson all leaving?

[the big fella]

The Nairne boys say there could be some changes.They say manuel will retire and Arbon may go go back home but for the rest..i thick u may be strirrng. They have a couple of good players to return, plenty of colts and a younger B grade (unlike the brookers)..Im sure coach Minivini will have something up his sleeve.

[seaess]

I understand meadows have passed on the applicants they
had for the senior job. Still vacant for the right person

[Animus]

Rumor of Kangarilla offering huge $$ for J Makai to return from the Lions (spencer gulf league is it?)

Maybe Dirk Tazelaar has more info on this one?

[1250express]

i wouldnt have thought so... he couldnt get a game in their b grade 06 or 07 and on top of that hes a shocking comedian

[regenera8]

I hear that Nairne are looking at losing alot of players next year. Fisher and Twomney to Flinders Park? Arbon and possibly Percy to Crystal Brook. Howard, Miles, Manuel, Dickinson all leaving?

"rumour" has it Luke Murphy is signing back on for 2010, as is Tim Gransbury.

Twooney & Percy would be big losses, the remainder are chicken fodder really.

[The Barron]

does any one know if gumeracha will have any of the local players return? have heard a few of them might be missing country footy.

[Dirk Tazelaar]

Rumor of Kangarilla offering huge $$ for J Makai to return from the Lions (spencer gulf league is it?)

Maybe Dirk Tazelaar has more info on this one?

Was listening to 5CS the other morning and believe he announced his retirement...right before announcing the latest one from Nickelback.

[bobster]

does anyone know if any clubs have recruited or lost any players

[regenera8]

The Nairne boys say there could be some changes.They say manuel will retire and Arbon may go go back home but for the rest..i thick u may be strirrng. They have a couple of good players to return, plenty of colts and a younger B grade (unlike the brookers)..Im sure coach Minivini will have something up his sleeve.

by the sounds of it, there is nothing up Minervini's sleeve. you'd better check your sources, I hear minervini is no longer with the rams.

[RAMS]

The Nairne boys say there could be some changes.They say manuel will retire and Arbon may go go back home but for the rest..i thick u may be strirrng. They have a couple of good players to return, plenty of colts and a younger B grade (unlike the brookers)..Im sure coach Minivini will have something up his sleeve.

by the sounds of it, there is nothing up Minervini's sleeve. you'd better check your sources, I hear minervini is no longer with the rams.

that's correct regenera8, minnas couldn't commit the time needed at the rams due to family & work commitments, so it's good he told the club now so we can find someone else before it's too late. A few very good prospects being spoken to. He will still be helping out until another coach is finalised which is great to see.

[The Brad]

So any more word on the TV players leaving? Do they have a bloke playing for them called Jamie Sitters or something along those lines?

[The Barron]

heard an interesting rumor on the week end... brett james has been approached by a division 1 amature leage side and is seriously considering it. can any one confirm this???
if he does leave would paul james and possibly a few others follow?

[watchdog]

So any more word on the TV players leaving? Do they have a bloke playing for them called Jamie Sitters or something along those lines?

Lets say they did Brad, he won't be there next year though along with many more

[KungFu Panda]

So any more word on the TV players leaving? Do they have a bloke playing for them called Jamie Sitters or something along those lines?

Lets say they did Brad, he won't be there next year though along with many more

Will he go back to Reynella if he leaves TV.Hows he been going in the Hills league before he left Reynella to go up there he use to go ok.

[watchdog]

So any more word on the TV players leaving? Do they have a bloke playing for them called Jamie Sitters or something along those lines?

Lets say they did Brad, he won't be there next year though along with many more

Will he go back to Reynella if he leaves TV.Hows he been going in the Hills league before he left Reynella to go up there he use to go ok.

My mail is he will play in the great southern, not too sure which club, but plenty wanting his services. Will definately see him at Reynella again, just don't think it will be next year.

[NSP]

heard an interesting rumor on the week end... brett james has been approached by a division 1 amature leage side and is seriously considering it. can any one confirm this???
if he does leave would paul james and possibly a few others follow?

If you have a look on the off season signing rumors thread it says that Paul has reportedly signed with uraidla

"p james to uris from kersbrook"
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