Adelaide Plains Football League

[Dr. Pink]

What happened with the points applications MC? I heard Two Wells, United, Hamley Bridge and maybe Hummocks got knocked back??

Two Wells, United, Hamley and Balak all got knocked back. No reasons given!

Wrong MC. Two Wells, United and Hamley were knocked back. Balak were granted their request. Moved Martyn Bell, Seconded Colin Jenner. 2 out of 4 board members from Balak. That really stinks.

So your saying Dr.Pink that balak got extra points.

Yes. Balak got one of their recruits from the Riverland classed as 0 points. Basically giving them 13 points for this season.

[Bum Crack]

I think you'll find that somebody who moves to the town for employment is classed as zero points. Considering he has also purchased a new house in Balaklava, it's fair to say he will be staying there for a while, so he's not really classed as a recruit. He's a very ordinary player anyway, so it's no big deal

[Baron Greenback]

I think you'll find that somebody who moves to the town for employment is classed as zero points. Considering he has also purchased a new house in Balaklava, it's fair to say he will be staying there for a while, so he's not really classed as a recruit. He's a very ordinary player anyway, so it's no big deal

Ha! Love it!

[mighty hounds]

Sorry if i've been living under a rock, but i've never heard of Aaron Cocks? Apart from Onsongs brief description and Maiden magpies rant, can someone please fill me in on all the history good or bad???

Im pretty sure he came through the juniors? Played against him before! Did he leave Mallala on a sour note, swampy?

Yeah he played his juniors at Mallala and his old man coached for a while. I don't think it really bothers too many people at Mallala if he doesn't play there, I'm guessing given the current attutude, success and passion for the club of the current group of young players, that Mallala wouldn't really need to be worrying about recruiting fringe players that would keep out other loyal juniors who will be around for a while. Just my opinion.

Cocks is clearly an A Grader. It is no secret that the cocks family left the Magpies on sour terms.

ahh interesting do you kno why pinky? wasnt getting a fair go?

[Mythical Creature]

I think you'll find that somebody who moves to the town for employment is classed as zero points. Considering he has also purchased a new house in Balaklava, it's fair to say he will be staying there for a while, so he's not really classed as a recruit. He's a very ordinary player anyway, so it's no big deal

I agree with Pink Bits. We are operating under the points system not last years imports and locals system. It clearly states that any player who comes to your club from another league will be classed as points. There is absolutely nothing in there about where you live.

The board in their wisdom have decided to grant an exception which was based on a very shaky proposal. As Pinky has said when Balak have 2 out of the 4 board members this sort of thing will happen.

[Bum Crack]

I think you'll find that somebody who moves to the town for employment is classed as zero points. Considering he has also purchased a new house in Balaklava, it's fair to say he will be staying there for a while, so he's not really classed as a recruit. He's a very ordinary player anyway, so it's no big deal

I agree with Pink Bits. We are operating under the points system not last years imports and locals system. It clearly states that any player who comes to your club from another league will be classed as points. There is absolutely nothing in there about where you live.

The board in their wisdom have decided to grant an exception which was based on a very shaky proposal. As Pinky has said when Balak have 2 out of the 4 board members this sort of thing will happen.

What if they move to the town for employment??

[Mythical Creature]

I think you'll find that somebody who moves to the town for employment is classed as zero points. Considering he has also purchased a new house in Balaklava, it's fair to say he will be staying there for a while, so he's not really classed as a recruit. He's a very ordinary player anyway, so it's no big deal

I agree with Pink Bits. We are operating under the points system not last years imports and locals system. It clearly states that any player who comes to your club from another league will be classed as points. There is absolutely nothing in there about where you live.

The board in their wisdom have decided to grant an exception which was based on a very shaky proposal. As Pinky has said when Balak have 2 out of the 4 board members this sort of thing will happen.

What if they move to the town for employment??

There is nothing in our points system that allows for this. THe club would have to factor the player in as using some points up. This is why our old system of locals and imports was so much better. He would be classed as a local and that would be that. I still think he should be classed as points, but once again the league has changed the rules to suit themselves.

[jumbo]

I think you'll find that somebody who moves to the town for employment is classed as zero points. Considering he has also purchased a new house in Balaklava, it's fair to say he will be staying there for a while, so he's not really classed as a recruit. He's a very ordinary player anyway, so it's no big deal

I agree with Pink Bits. We are operating under the points system not last years imports and locals system. It clearly states that any player who comes to your club from another league will be classed as points. There is absolutely nothing in there about where you live.

The board in their wisdom have decided to grant an exception which was based on a very shaky proposal. As Pinky has said when Balak have 2 out of the 4 board members this sort of thing will happen.

What if they move to the town for employment??

There is nothing in our points system that allows for this. THe club would have to factor the player in as using some points up. This is why our old system of locals and imports was so much better. He would be classed as a local and that would be that. I still think he should be classed as points, but once again the league has changed the rules to suit themselves.

And wont be the last .....

[Mythical Creature]

And wont be the last .....

And won't be the last time that we have a whinge about it either Jumbo!

[Bum Crack]

Well if that's the case, maybe Balaklava can send him back to Berri because we will be more than happy to have him back. He will do quite well in your league.

[Mythical Creature]

Well if that's the case, maybe Balaklava can send him back to Berri because we will be more than happy to have him back. He will do quite well in your league.

Its nothing personal against the guy. I've met him a couple of times myself and had a chat to him and think that he will fit in quite well at Balak! . Thats not the issue.

My issue is the league making up rules that are inconsistent from year to year and from club to club. Nothing more nothing less.

[OnSong]

Yeah, surprised I was zero points because MC is right, there is no "moving for employment" clause in the points system applied to the APFL, unlike the RFL.

Personally, I think there should be. And to be honest, as long as players buy a freaking house and get a full time job in the town they are playing for, they should be zero points regardless.

The beauty of the situation is, this one occasion will set a precedent for other clubs and if you can get a recruit to buy a house in your town/locality and get full time work, zero points. Could be a recruiting strategy.

But yes, surprised all the same that an exemption was applied given no such rule exists to my knowledge.

[mighty hounds]

Yeah, surprised I was zero points because MC is right, there is no "moving for employment" clause in the points system applied to the APFL, unlike the RFL.

Personally, I think there should be. And to be honest, as long as players buy a freaking house and get a full time job in the town they are playing for, they should be zero points regardless.

The beauty of the situation is, this one occasion will set a precedent for other clubs and if you can get a recruit to buy a house in your town/locality and get full time work, zero points. Could be a recruiting strategy.

But yes, surprised all the same that an exemption was applied given no such rule exists to my knowledge.

Are you missing the point that your only zero points coz you had 2 balaklava board members vote yes.

Too add on MC, do you know why there is 2 people from the same club doing this, would of thought each club would have a a representive to vote?

[Drop Bear]

Yeah, surprised I was zero points because MC is right, there is no "moving for employment" clause in the points system applied to the APFL, unlike the RFL.

Personally, I think there should be. And to be honest, as long as players buy a freaking house and get a full time job in the town they are playing for, they should be zero points regardless.

The beauty of the situation is, this one occasion will set a precedent for other clubs and if you can get a recruit to buy a house in your town/locality and get full time work, zero points. Could be a recruiting strategy.

But yes, surprised all the same that an exemption was applied given no such rule exists to my knowledge.

Are you missing the point that your only zero points coz you had 2 balaklava board members vote yes.
Too add on MC, do you know why there is 2 people from the same club doing this, would of thought each club would have a a representive to vote?

Fair go. OnSong doesn't have a say in the board's decision. He's just there to play footy mate.

[mighty hounds]

Yeah, surprised I was zero points because MC is right, there is no "moving for employment" clause in the points system applied to the APFL, unlike the RFL.

Personally, I think there should be. And to be honest, as long as players buy a freaking house and get a full time job in the town they are playing for, they should be zero points regardless.

The beauty of the situation is, this one occasion will set a precedent for other clubs and if you can get a recruit to buy a house in your town/locality and get full time work, zero points. Could be a recruiting strategy.

But yes, surprised all the same that an exemption was applied given no such rule exists to my knowledge.

Are you missing the point that your only zero points coz you had 2 balaklava board members vote yes.
Too add on MC, do you know why there is 2 people from the same club doing this, would of thought each club would have a a representive to vote?

Fair go. OnSong doesn't have a say in the board's decision. He's just there to play footy mate.

well yeh but rules are rules.

[Drop Bear]

Yeah, surprised I was zero points because MC is right, there is no "moving for employment" clause in the points system applied to the APFL, unlike the RFL.

Personally, I think there should be. And to be honest, as long as players buy a freaking house and get a full time job in the town they are playing for, they should be zero points regardless.

The beauty of the situation is, this one occasion will set a precedent for other clubs and if you can get a recruit to buy a house in your town/locality and get full time work, zero points. Could be a recruiting strategy.

But yes, surprised all the same that an exemption was applied given no such rule exists to my knowledge.

Are you missing the point that your only zero points coz you had 2 balaklava board members vote yes.
Too add on MC, do you know why there is 2 people from the same club doing this, would of thought each club would have a a representive to vote?

Fair go. OnSong doesn't have a say in the board's decision. He's just there to play footy mate.

well yeh but rules are rules.

not according to the APFL
I thought you blokes would be used to this by now!

[mighty hounds]

not according to the APFL
I thought you blokes would be used to this by now!

Nah not yet its never affected me before in any way!

[OnSong]

Yeah, surprised I was zero points because MC is right, there is no "moving for employment" clause in the points system applied to the APFL, unlike the RFL.

Personally, I think there should be. And to be honest, as long as players buy a freaking house and get a full time job in the town they are playing for, they should be zero points regardless.

The beauty of the situation is, this one occasion will set a precedent for other clubs and if you can get a recruit to buy a house in your town/locality and get full time work, zero points. Could be a recruiting strategy.

But yes, surprised all the same that an exemption was applied given no such rule exists to my knowledge.

Are you missing the point that your only zero points coz you had 2 balaklava board members vote yes.

Too add on MC, do you know why there is 2 people from the same club doing this, would of thought each club would have a a representive to vote?

Are you missing the point where I said I was surprised about my points exemption???
It's not up to me to decide, like Drop Bear said.
But if I was making the decision, I don't care what club you're from, if you've bought a house in the town and working full time in the town, you're a local, play elsewhere, you're points.
I agree with it, not because it's me, but because it's just common sense. I've felt this way all along.

[OnSong]

Hand to sign for the Rams Monday night. The club is stoked to have him on board. Will certainly test the depth of a few defensive line ups this season if both Nicklaus and him fire.
Also, which other Two Wells player might also head across to the Rams?
Full story in next week's Producer!

[Drop Bear]

Are you missing the point where I said I was surprised about my points exemption???
It's not up to me to decide, like Drop Bear said.
But if I was making the decision, I don't care what club you're from, if you've bought a house in the town and working full time in the town, you're a local, play elsewhere, you're points.
I agree with it, not because it's me, but because it's just common sense. I've felt this way all along.

Technically, you're not a local until you've lived there for at least 10 years, but I get your point!