SA Footy

PhilH wrote:Re Summerton .... it is not so surprising one of the younger kids gets a rest.

In an interview with Crows coach Heath Younie on FIVEE aa SANFL Show in 2014 he mentioned under the new structure many of their younger kids just recruited to the club were getting "bashed around" by having to start their AFL journey at SANFL league level and they had to manage their game time until they became physically stronger.

Worth remembering that under the old system, the host clubs would send AFL-listed players to the reserves when necessary. Back then the AFL clubs - and particularly the smears - would grizzle that their players needed to be fielded in the league ranks for their own development, and would force these players to transfer club in order to achieve this.

So the Eagles host the Ravens tomorrow afternoon while at the same time the AFL big boys are in action. Think this has happened a few times at Elizabeth. Are clubs now less concerned about attracting the Ravens' 'supporters' so are opting to keep games in their preferred time slot? Do you have any insight into this PhilH?

saintal wrote:So the Eagles host the Ravens tomorrow afternoon while at the same time the AFL big boys are in action. Think this has happened a few times at Elizabeth. Are clubs now less concerned about attracting the Ravens' 'supporters' so are opting to keep games in their preferred time slot? Do you have any insight into this PhilH?

Good point. The crows don't have a following in the SANFL so why not play the game. at that time. Port on the other hand are at Alberton on Sunday. They are maximising their crowd as the PPAPs play on Saturday evening at AO. They can also maximise ALF content in the SANFL side.I am not sure how Sturt agreed to I. I can recall last season the PAPs encouraging their supporters to watch a game against SA rather than go Noarlunga as the AFL followed.

Bluebagger supporters must be nervous ! Running into Port at Alberton with a strong side and staring 0-4 in the face.

Might work in their favour though, in similar circumstances last year Centrals played one of their best games for the year, assisted I suspect by Port relaxing somewhat with a loaded side and thinking they just had to turn up.

Dogs fans equally nervous BTW - facing a 1-4 scenario with a loss tomorrow!!

No one is nervous, as long as the AFL teams get their much needed match practice thats all anyone cares about!

Saintal, the Eagles fixturing for 2017 was requested after I left.

On one hand - no Crows supporters would be expected playing at virtually same time (1 hour apart)
- many Eagles fans who are also Crows fans might choose to stay home watch Crows on TV, Eagles on Digital Pass.

On other hand - Eagles have on field bonus as Crows short one AFL listed player as travelling emergency (would be back for Sunday game)
- Better turn up post match bar & meals on Saturdays than Sundays

or no one noticed the clash until this week.



That said, I have come to an arrangement with the club to organise the annual carnival event for the Sun Aug 20 Eagles v Crows game,
Planning a BIG one. Stay tuned.

I'll be there and also watching the Crow in the club. This would have been an ideal Sunday match. Go the Eags.

First presidents function over the year.

Thanks GMcG.

Pumped!!!!

PhilH wrote:In an interview with Crows coach Heath Younie on FIVEE aa SANFL Show in 2014 he mentioned under the new structure many of their younger kids just recruited to the club were getting "bashed around" by having to start their AFL journey at SANFL league level and they had to manage their game time until they became physically stronger.

Wasn't this the reason why the Crows wanted a reserves side in the SANFL, rather than the amateurs etc.? Something about wanted their younger players to play against the big bodies...

RB - Heath Younie was not complaning, he was answering a direct question I asked him re the jump for the new draftees going from say TAC Cup U18 v U18 to SANFL league against grown men.

Today the SANFL Radio Commentary Teams

Central v Norwood - from 2pm Phil Aspinall & Doug Oakley

Eagles v Crows - from 2pm John Nankivell, Andrew Marks & Phil Herden

http://www.sanfl.com.au/radio

Cdfc president said the hot topic via SANFL commission ATM is reducing the SANFL salary cap.


Whilst the AFL increases theirs to record level

Watch this space

UK Fan wrote:Cdfc president said the hot topic via SANFL commission ATM is reducing the SANFL salary cap.


Whilst the AFL increases theirs to record level

Watch this space

SANFL clubs struggling to make ends meet what do you expect??

heater31 wrote:

UK Fan wrote:Cdfc president said the hot topic via SANFL commission ATM is reducing the SANFL salary cap.


Whilst the AFL increases theirs to record level

Watch this space

SANFL clubs struggling to make ends meet what do you expect??

Not all.

Wedgie wrote:

heater31 wrote:

UK Fan wrote:Cdfc president said the hot topic via SANFL commission ATM is reducing the SANFL salary cap.


Whilst the AFL increases theirs to record level

Watch this space

SANFL clubs struggling to make ends meet what do you expect??

Not all.

But most are

If the Cap is lowered there has to be a capping on AFL listed players at 12 or may aswell just wind the comp up

Jim05 wrote:If the Cap is lowered there has to be a capping on AFL listed players at 12 or may aswell just wind the comp up

But Jim! Where on Earth do you expect the AFL reserves to practice THEN?

Dogs 7.3 to Legs 3.0 in the only game of interest this afternoon. Jenner and The Future with 2 each.

Five unanswered goals to Norwood...

Go, Legs!

Dogs 11.5 to the Legs 9.2

An unusually high scoring match.