Southern Football League

[Swooper16]

Can someone pm me with what sfl spy said please, the bloke sounds like a goose...

Something about Biglands should be playing association. A very foolish remark and lucky to only escape with 14 days.

[Swooper16]

Sorry tatts i disagree.I believe the B grade has become so boring now its not funny.I think one day the B grade comp will replace the c grade on a sunday and that the u-18s should and eventually will become curtain raser to the A grade.

I see your point in that successful junior programs and A grade flags are what its all about and in the end B grade premierships dont mean much to anyone other that those that are involved in them however i still think you are way off the mark.

When was the last time a club with a weak B grade won an A grade premiership? You neednt look any further then the Emus third premiership of their current 4 to see how important depth in a club is. Aaron hill & ritter both go down with serious injuries in the prelim. Losing players of this quality would usually spell the end of your premiership hopes but we were able to call on Coletti and N Bayly (from memory) who were more then good enough to step up. If we didnt have such a strong B grade to call upon do you think we still would have won if we called up 2 C graders who probably train twice a year?

Also taking away the B grade you will find that many u/18s will be exposed to play at a standard they not yet ready for.

As a wise man* once told me "The B grade are the mortar that hold the bricks together"

* The Mexican

[bass_player]

Sorry tatts i disagree.I believe the B grade has become so boring now its not funny.I think one day the B grade comp will replace the c grade on a sunday and that the u-18s should and eventually will become curtain raser to the A grade.

I see your point in that successful junior programs and A grade flags are what its all about and in the end B grade premierships dont mean much to anyone other that those that are involved in them however i still think you are way off the mark.

When was the last time a club with a weak B grade won an A grade premiership? You neednt look any further then the Emus third premiership of their current 4 to see how important depth in a club is. Aaron hill & ritter both go down with serious injuries in the prelim. Losing players of this quality would usually spell the end of your premiership hopes but we were able to call on Coletti and N Bayly (from memory) who were more then good enough to step up. If we didnt have such a strong B grade to call upon do you think we still would have won if we called up 2 C graders who probably train twice a year?

Also taking away the B grade you will find that many u/18s will be exposed to play at a standard they not yet ready for.

As a wise man* once told me "The B grade are the mortar that hold the bricks together"

* The Mexican

Disco (I still don't know why you guys call him that) and Bayly were very fortunate to have a premiership medal around their necks considering the B's lost

[The Mexican]

Sorry tatts i disagree.I believe the B grade has become so boring now its not funny.I think one day the B grade comp will replace the c grade on a sunday and that the u-18s should and eventually will become curtain raser to the A grade.

I see your point in that successful junior programs and A grade flags are what its all about and in the end B grade premierships dont mean much to anyone other that those that are involved in them however i still think you are way off the mark.

When was the last time a club with a weak B grade won an A grade premiership? You neednt look any further then the Emus third premiership of their current 4 to see how important depth in a club is. Aaron hill & ritter both go down with serious injuries in the prelim. Losing players of this quality would usually spell the end of your premiership hopes but we were able to call on Coletti and N Bayly (from memory) who were more then good enough to step up. If we didnt have such a strong B grade to call upon do you think we still would have won if we called up 2 C graders who probably train twice a year?

Also taking away the B grade you will find that many u/18s will be exposed to play at a standard they not yet ready for.

As a wise man* once told me "The B grade are the mortar that hold the bricks together"

* The Mexican

Disco (I still don't know why you guys call him that) and Bayly were very fortunate to have a premiership medal around their necks considering the B's lost

Who knows how most blokes nicknames come up at footy clubs, this one was carefully developed over a few years, usually plenty of booze and good times to match, suits him to a tee though...

[The Dutchman]

I think poor old Cyclops raises some good points about the lack of depth in the comp though boys...he could just say it better
While Morphies is strong and half of their B grade can push for an A grade spot, some clubs are forced to play blokes who dont train, weigh over 100kg and are over 40yrs old. Some B grade teams dont trouble the scorers too often.
The percentage of players from an U/18 team who are likely to play A grade would be higher than the percentage of B grade players at most clubs i suspect.
I dont see the point in playing bigger bodies who will have less of an A grade future at a club. And holding kids back only creates a bigger hole to fill once the older blokes finally retire, which sends a club further downhill.
Do you think the Emus would be where they are today if they didnt give their kids a go? Exposing kids to a higher standard, instead of holding them back will only benefit a footy club in the long run.
So there might be some merit in promoting the U/18 comp a bit more which would improve the depth of the comp.
Is that what you were getting at Cyclops?

[shoe boy]

I think poor old Cyclops raises some good points about the lack of depth in the comp though boys...he could just say it better
While Morphies is strong and half of their B grade can push for an A grade spot, some clubs are forced to play blokes who dont train, weigh over 100kg and are over 40yrs old. Some B grade teams dont trouble the scorers too often.
The percentage of players from an U/18 team who are likely to play A grade would be higher than the percentage of B grade players at most clubs i suspect.
I dont see the point in playing bigger bodies who will have less of an A grade future at a club. And holding kids back only creates a bigger hole to fill once the older blokes finally retire, which sends a club further downhill.
Do you think the Emus would be where they are today if they didnt give their kids a go? Exposing kids to a higher standard, instead of holding them back will only benefit a footy club in the long run.
So there might be some merit in promoting the U/18 comp a bit more which would improve the depth of the comp.
Is that what you were getting at Cyclops?

Well said Dutchman, could not agree more. NO KIDS NO FUTURE.

[rodney fox]

What are the games this week?

We have Christies at home should be an interesting game. What are they travelling like lovetotalkfooty?

How's Mckee been fairing lately, I hear a few of the boys aren't very impressed with what he's been doing, any truth?

[Swooper16]

I think poor old Cyclops raises some good points about the lack of depth in the comp though boys...he could just say it better
While Morphies is strong and half of their B grade can push for an A grade spot, some clubs are forced to play blokes who dont train, weigh over 100kg and are over 40yrs old. Some B grade teams dont trouble the scorers too often.
The percentage of players from an U/18 team who are likely to play A grade would be higher than the percentage of B grade players at most clubs i suspect.
I dont see the point in playing bigger bodies who will have less of an A grade future at a club. And holding kids back only creates a bigger hole to fill once the older blokes finally retire, which sends a club further downhill.
Do you think the Emus would be where they are today if they didnt give their kids a go? Exposing kids to a higher standard, instead of holding them back will only benefit a footy club in the long run.
So there might be some merit in promoting the U/18 comp a bit more which would improve the depth of the comp.
Is that what you were getting at Cyclops?

These clubs that are struggling in B grade arent exactly setting the world alight in the junior comps either Dutchman. And i doubt there is any situation where a talented youngster is being held back (not SFL Spy style) by a 40 yo B grader. I'm sure if a struggling club has a talented junior they would encourage him to play at the highest standard possible (such as what hackham are doing with the lad that was mentioned a few pages back)

[The Mexican]

What are the games this week?

We have Christies at home should be an interesting game. What are they travelling like lovetotalkfooty?

How's Mckee been fairing lately, I hear a few of the boys aren't very impressed with what he's been doing, any truth?

Reynella at home on Sunday Rodney, should be a cracker with a sizable crowd once again, bring Shrivery down for a look, would be good to catch up again... Beware Tony doesn't come into your changerooms after the game, i know it's after sign on date but you never know where he may be next year...

[rodney fox]

What are the games this week?

We have Christies at home should be an interesting game. What are they travelling like lovetotalkfooty?

How's Mckee been fairing lately, I hear a few of the boys aren't very impressed with what he's been doing, any truth?

Reynella at home on Sunday Rodney, should be a cracker with a sizable crowd once again, bring Shrivery down for a look, would be good to catch up again... Beware Tony doesn't come into your changerooms after the game, i know it's after sign on date but you never know where he may be next year...

Yeah we were actually talking about coming down for a look. Always a good game.

We've set up decoys for Mr Meekins so he doesnt know who to try and sign. He's an idiot thats for sure. He's already offered us Mckee for shrivey next year ha ha

[The Dutchman]

Sorry Swooper, i must have misinterpreted your post.
I thought you were concerned u/18s would be exposed to play at a standard they are not ready for if the B grade comp was to fall over. There are half a dozen clubs which are ok to watch, but Cyclops is saying we would be better off replacing non-competitive cricket score B grade games with competitive U/18 games. I dont necessarily agree, but strengthening the U/18 comp could be a way to backfill the gaps in the current B grade comp.
What is the other solution? Playing people with bigger bodies that have no A grade future? There's only one way to learn!
I think what Cyclops is saying is that by promoting the U/18 comp more it would improve the overall depth of the comp.

[Fair Play]

What are the games this week?

We have Christies at home should be an interesting game. What are they travelling like lovetotalkfooty?

How's Mckee been fairing lately, I hear a few of the boys aren't very impressed with what he's been doing, any truth?

Agree that Rhino probably hasn't been fantastic and this week will be big for the both of your clubs. In his defence it is hard to be a star when you weigh in around 160kgs

[a2m]

Now cmon guys leave mckee alone, it's not his fault he hasn't played any higher than div 3, I'm sure he would be a star in a div 7 comp or something, and as for meekins my services are up for a price next season, just pay me double what mckee is getting I have been a star since I was 5 ask my brother he got drafted because they thought he was me...

[Hills]

Now cmon guys leave mckee alone, it's not his fault he hasn't played any higher than div 3, I'm sure he would be a star in a div 7 comp or something, and as for meekins my services are up for a price next season, just pay me double what mckee is getting I have been a star since I was 5 ask my brother he got drafted because they thought he was me...

Bosshog do you get off by pumping yourself up?
Your a tool!

[Fair Play]

Now cmon guys leave mckee alone, it's not his fault he hasn't played any higher than div 3, I'm sure he would be a star in a div 7 comp or something, and as for meekins my services are up for a price next season, just pay me double what mckee is getting I have been a star since I was 5 ask my brother he got drafted because they thought he was me...

Bosshog do you get off by pumping yourself up?
Your a tool!

Hills Knowing A.B personally I know he would not talk himself up like this and believe he is being targetted by someone else.

[Hills]

Now cmon guys leave mckee alone, it's not his fault he hasn't played any higher than div 3, I'm sure he would be a star in a div 7 comp or something, and as for meekins my services are up for a price next season, just pay me double what mckee is getting I have been a star since I was 5 ask my brother he got drafted because they thought he was me...

Bosshog do you get off by pumping yourself up?
Your a tool!

Hills Knowing A.B personally I know he would not talk himself up like this and believe he is being targetted by someone else.

Fair enough, bosshog who ever you are you are still a tool!

[lovetotalkfooty]

What are the games this week?

We have Christies at home should be an interesting game. What are they travelling like lovetotalkfooty?

How's Mckee been fairing lately, I hear a few of the boys aren't very impressed with what he's been doing, any truth?

Agree that Rhino probably hasn't been fantastic and this week will be big for the both of your clubs. In his defence it is hard to be a star when you weigh in around 160kgs

at 160 kg i may have slimed down a few kilos.

should be a good game this week against an ever improving sharks outfit.

[a2m]

Hills and fair play where do I know you from and it is me but I'm just taking the piss, you guys take this way too seriously, I just get bored at work, the timber yard isn't the most enthusiastic of places...

[efc]

Who is the SFL side looking at joining the Hills Football league next season. Believe it might be the country division

[Zelezny Chucks]

Who is the SFL side looking at joining the Hills Football league next season. Believe it might be the country division

Reynella might want to end that Premiership drought? Kangy's did it their first year didn't they?