by mal » Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:05 am
by Big Block » Thu Feb 04, 2010 11:27 am
mal wrote:President Aaron Gerlach has done a story in the Messenger Press
An article preseneted by Kym Morgan
My thoughts, using the article
1998.... 140 registered footballers
2010...... pre -season turn ups 9 for the first training, then 7, then the latest turn up 3 players
Gerlach said a dozen players retired, moved away, or are playiing for other clubs from last season
The club may not have a team/teams this season
There are strong junior numbers at the club, but with a senior team in jepoardy, this could affect the club long term
There are 3 applicants for the coaching position, all have promised to bring new players to the club
Gerlach also added the club will consider changing its name to Parafield Gardens FC next year
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Geez thats not good news getting close to a start of a footy season
Hopefully the club gets the players that are required to fill up a team
I have an interest in the clubs entity being a former cricketer at the cub in recent times
by LaughingKookaburra » Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:41 pm
by Executive Member » Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:46 pm
LaughingKookaburra wrote:In all seriousness all clubs in the SAAFL are faced with similar situations in regards to surroundings from other clubs and the amount of resources.
From an outsiders point of view things looked to have gone pear shaped there at the end of 2004 when the club was knocked out in the div 6 finals, they then went on a very lean trot in 2005 and seem to have never really recovered. We see with all northern suburbs clubs how players frequently go from 1 club to another (Especially in the lower divisions) and it just seems North Pines have fallen victim to this circle.
How to get out I am not sure, however this has not been a recent thing...
by LaughingKookaburra » Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:54 pm
by mighty hounds » Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:15 pm
Executive Member wrote:LaughingKookaburra wrote:In all seriousness all clubs in the SAAFL are faced with similar situations in regards to surroundings from other clubs and the amount of resources.
From an outsiders point of view things looked to have gone pear shaped there at the end of 2004 when the club was knocked out in the div 6 finals, they then went on a very lean trot in 2005 and seem to have never really recovered. We see with all northern suburbs clubs how players frequently go from 1 club to another (Especially in the lower divisions) and it just seems North Pines have fallen victim to this circle.
How to get out I am not sure, however this has not been a recent thing...
LK
not sure if too many other areas have the same problem
within the space of 5kms you have
North Pines
Mawson Lakes
Brahma Lodge
Paralowie
Salisbury West
Salisbury North
Salisbury
and throw in Para Hills as well
by TEX07 » Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:24 pm
by Big Block » Thu Feb 04, 2010 6:51 pm
TEX07 wrote:In all areas you get clubs that have close rival clubs at GGFC, you have GGFC, Modbury, Tea Tree Gully, Houghton and Hope Valley all really close.
The difference with our area is the amount of familys living in the area, all the kids coming through. Tea Tree Gulley, Modbury and GGFC have a massive junior representation, if teams keep these kids then you get the players in senior grades. Understand NP may have decent numbers at junior levels but the kids obviously move to the higher ranked clubs in the area when they grow up.
They need some sort of insentive to stay at the club. I played some junior footy and senior footy at North Pines and left to try higher grades as soon as i was old enough. Nothing against teh club itself just wanted to try higher grades at more established clubs.
by BenchedEagle » Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:01 am
by BenchedEagle » Fri Feb 05, 2010 1:05 am
Big Block wrote:TEX07 wrote:In all areas you get clubs that have close rival clubs at GGFC, you have GGFC, Modbury, Tea Tree Gully, Houghton and Hope Valley all really close.
The difference with our area is the amount of familys living in the area, all the kids coming through. Tea Tree Gulley, Modbury and GGFC have a massive junior representation, if teams keep these kids then you get the players in senior grades. Understand NP may have decent numbers at junior levels but the kids obviously move to the higher ranked clubs in the area when they grow up.
They need some sort of insentive to stay at the club. I played some junior footy and senior footy at North Pines and left to try higher grades as soon as i was old enough. Nothing against teh club itself just wanted to try higher grades at more established clubs.
Which was exactly my point - can the area support this amount of teams.
by LovinFooty » Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:01 pm
by LaughingKookaburra » Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:09 pm
Big Block wrote:TEX07 wrote:In all areas you get clubs that have close rival clubs at GGFC, you have GGFC, Modbury, Tea Tree Gully, Houghton and Hope Valley all really close.
The difference with our area is the amount of familys living in the area, all the kids coming through. Tea Tree Gulley, Modbury and GGFC have a massive junior representation, if teams keep these kids then you get the players in senior grades. Understand NP may have decent numbers at junior levels but the kids obviously move to the higher ranked clubs in the area when they grow up.
They need some sort of insentive to stay at the club. I played some junior footy and senior footy at North Pines and left to try higher grades as soon as i was old enough. Nothing against teh club itself just wanted to try higher grades at more established clubs.
Which was exactly my point - can the area support this amount of teams.
by Bluedemon » Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:16 am
by smac » Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:36 pm
by TEX07 » Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:57 pm
smac wrote:My experience with the area indicates that Parafield Gardens is an area where many of the kids have grown up and are either adults or late teenagers. Many of these have shifted to higher graded clubs either in pursuit of cash or to follow mates. In addition, zoned to Port Adelaide, the kids who play at SANFL underage level often go to western suburbs clubs if they are delisted at any stage.
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