Re: HFL Central Division
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Yes a bad day for Echunga on Saturday.
I wasn't there due to work commitments but the feedback I received was that TV handled the glue pot better.
Unfortunately we have worked hard on a fast paced running style and were found out by a side that wanted it more in pretty poor conditions.
Congrats to TV and their endeavour which now holds them in good stead come relegation time.
My biggest gripe - and I have stated it previously - is that the HFL did not play fair on our promotion only giving us the go ahead some 3 plus months later than other clubs have.
It may have actually been longer but I definitely know it was after Xmas hence putting us in a tough situation with recruiting time.
It was impossible to tell parents and potential players which div we would be in and this did put us behind the eight ball.
Given the greater planning time which is crucial after seasons end would have seen us with greater depth across all grades which gives us an even and fair opportunity to succeed.
This is why I am so angry at the league and the protracted manner they dealt with the saga.
All we wanted was an even and fair chance to be an asset to Hills footy which we worked towards for many years opting not to seek promotion until we were ready and prepared.
The attitude of the officials must be questioned when this occurs and effects the future existence of clubs has.
I would expect with relegation will mean a further loss of juniors - as we will not have the numbers without overflow kids who we have gained this year.
Let's hope they see some sense and put personal agendas aside allowing us a fair crack in 2015.
I wasn't there due to work commitments but the feedback I received was that TV handled the glue pot better.
Unfortunately we have worked hard on a fast paced running style and were found out by a side that wanted it more in pretty poor conditions.
Congrats to TV and their endeavour which now holds them in good stead come relegation time.
My biggest gripe - and I have stated it previously - is that the HFL did not play fair on our promotion only giving us the go ahead some 3 plus months later than other clubs have.
It may have actually been longer but I definitely know it was after Xmas hence putting us in a tough situation with recruiting time.
It was impossible to tell parents and potential players which div we would be in and this did put us behind the eight ball.
Given the greater planning time which is crucial after seasons end would have seen us with greater depth across all grades which gives us an even and fair opportunity to succeed.
This is why I am so angry at the league and the protracted manner they dealt with the saga.
All we wanted was an even and fair chance to be an asset to Hills footy which we worked towards for many years opting not to seek promotion until we were ready and prepared.
The attitude of the officials must be questioned when this occurs and effects the future existence of clubs has.
I would expect with relegation will mean a further loss of juniors - as we will not have the numbers without overflow kids who we have gained this year.
Let's hope they see some sense and put personal agendas aside allowing us a fair crack in 2015.