Adelaide Plains Football League

[Nocyrils]

I thought the day in Jamestown was great. It was a great opportunity to play along side the blokes that your up against ever week. This has helped build a respect between players in the league. It might even take a bit of spite out of games.

Well done to the Hamley crew who were best on after 6pm. Earl a close second.

i heard a whisper that Taylor cracked the shits cause he couldnt fit on the bus for the bus road home and get on the gas. wasnt a happy man

[westy]

I thought the day in Jamestown was great. It was a great opportunity to play along side the blokes that your up against ever week. This has helped build a respect between players in the league. It might even take a bit of spite out of games.

Well done to the Hamley crew who were best on after 6pm. Earl a close second.

i heard a whisper that Taylor cracked the shits cause he could fit on the bus for the bus road home and get on the gas. wasnt a happy man

Thack was happy Taylor missed the bus. He said he was sick of Taylor cutting his lunch.

[Nocyrils]

I thought the day in Jamestown was great. It was a great opportunity to play along side the blokes that your up against ever week. This has helped build a respect between players in the league. It might even take a bit of spite out of games.

Well done to the Hamley crew who were best on after 6pm. Earl a close second.

i heard a whisper that Taylor cracked the shits cause he could fit on the bus for the bus road home and get on the gas. wasnt a happy man

Thack was happy Taylor missed the bus. He said he was sick of Taylor cutting his lunch.

haterz gonna hate

[Freaky Tah]

Some interesting games this weekend

Hamley v Hummocks, my expert opinion would say pencil in a win for Hamley who will remain leaders at the top of the ladder, im sure they would be hoping Balaklava beat Mallala to get some breathing space atop of the ladder and be 2 games clear
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Mallala v Balaklava , big game for both sides as they will be both trying to close the gap on the leaders Hamley, a win for Mallala would see them keep in touch with Hamley and remain only a game behind them, a win for Balaklava would be a massive confidence booster for the peckers after their great win against the rams before the break and that would see them keep in touch with Mallala and Hamley

Virginia v Two Wells, another big game for both sides, Two Wells need a win to keep in touch with the rest and will no doubt be going into the game with confidence after disposing of the Rams easily in round 1, fair to say Virginia need the win also to keep in touch with the top 2 after their disappointing loss against the Peckers before the break, they too will be hoping Balaklava beat Mallala to maybe sneak into 2nd place

will be very interesting to hear the results on these last 2 games come 5:30 Saturday

[Kcco]

I don't know the financials, but is it time to give the players some of the gate?
Otherwise club footy becomes (and proabably already is) the main priority
$150 in cash wouldnt be a bad result for playing Landmark Cup, especially if you were keen to play anyway

While $150 would be nice for those that play, I think the players that would be most appreciative would be the ones that aren't really playing for the $$$. The reality is, $150 wouldn't change the attitude of the ones that need changing, as its probably only a fraction of what they would usually earn on a Saturday afternoon.

This year is the first year we have seen the rule backfire on the association, and i think it will happen more and more in future unless something is changed. I think the league should look at age classes. For instance, association should be compulsory for players under a certain age, e.g. 28 years old (???). Then I think it should be up to clubs to nominate those players outside of this age class, e.g. those >28 years old (??), that are keen to play and hence put their name up for selection. This would ensure that the team is filled mostly of young players that still have a chance of playing at a higher level, but also enables those older players to be involved but doesn't penalise those older players that would prefer a week off. Lets be honest those good enough at 28 years old have probably already represented the league in previous years anyway.

Can definately agree with the age class, I think that's only fair.

[THACHY_7]

Scrap the 2x 20 minute halves and round robin format and just play a proper 4 quarter game with time on etc.
If you want to play against the other 3 leagues, rotate it around every year with a winner plays winner, loser plays loser type fixture.
For me it was a 3 hour drive to play a 40 minute game, wait another 3 hours in between and then play another 40 minute game.
I spent more time stretching and warming up pre game then the length of the game itself.
In saying that, I enjoyed having the chance to play with different guys from other clubs and checking out their girlfriend, wife, sister, mum etc

[Swamp Donkey]

Scrap the 2x 20 minute halves and round robin format and just play a proper 4 quarter game with time on etc.
If you want to play against the other 3 leagues, rotate it around every year with a winner plays winner, loser plays loser type fixture.
For me it was a 3 hour drive to play a 40 minute game, wait another 3 hours in between and then play another 40 minute game.
I spent more time stretching and warming up pre game then the length of the game itself.
In saying that, I enjoyed having the chance to play with different guys from other clubs and checking out their girlfriend, wife, sister, mum etc

and blatently rude barmaids at the Bentleys......

[Lame Choice]

I don't know the financials, but is it time to give the players some of the gate?
Otherwise club footy becomes (and proabably already is) the main priority
$150 in cash wouldnt be a bad result for playing Landmark Cup, especially if you were keen to play anyway

While $150 would be nice for those that play, I think the players that would be most appreciative would be the ones that aren't really playing for the $$$. The reality is, $150 wouldn't change the attitude of the ones that need changing, as its probably only a fraction of what they would usually earn on a Saturday afternoon.

This year is the first year we have seen the rule backfire on the association, and i think it will happen more and more in future unless something is changed. I think the league should look at age classes. For instance, association should be compulsory for players under a certain age, e.g. 28 years old (???). Then I think it should be up to clubs to nominate those players outside of this age class, e.g. those >28 years old (??), that are keen to play and hence put their name up for selection. This would ensure that the team is filled mostly of young players that still have a chance of playing at a higher level, but also enables those older players to be involved but doesn't penalise those older players that would prefer a week off. Lets be honest those good enough at 28 years old have probably already represented the league in previous years anyway.

Can definately agree with the age class, I think that's only fair.

I agree too. This has some real merit.

[BigV]

Hamley will loose 1-13
Mallala In a close game should win 1-14
Tough one to pick Virginia and Two Wells, all about preparation I heard Two Wells trained on Virginia's oval last Wednesady night?
Virginia to sneak over the line 1-5

[mighty hounds]

Hamley will loose 1-13
Mallala In a close game should win 1-14
Tough one to pick Virginia and Two Wells, all about preparation I heard Two Wells trained on Virginia's oval last Wednesady night?
Virginia to sneak over the line 1-5

why would we waste out time. You guys probably went to two wells last night...to touch the shield

[OnSong]

New equal leader and congrats to wangas#4 for a perfect round. May have missed some so let me know if you got a donut when you shouldn't have

[roodog]

Scrap the 2x 20 minute halves and round robin format and just play a proper 4 quarter game with time on etc.
If you want to play against the other 3 leagues, rotate it around every year with a winner plays winner, loser plays loser type fixture.
For me it was a 3 hour drive to play a 40 minute game, wait another 3 hours in between and then play another 40 minute game.
I spent more time stretching and warming up pre game then the length of the game itself.
In saying that, I enjoyed having the chance to play with different guys from other clubs and checking out their girlfriend, wife, sister, mum etc

I agree with the principle of this one (not the matchmaking part!). Play ONE other league in a full game. Include association junior and senior colts sides and make it a real carnival day! Young blokes would be busting to make an association side (there'd be no "mystery" injuries here) and it showcases the talent to SANFL junior development officers. Definitely a bigger crowd with the families of the the colts in attendance. Senior players could still have a bit of a sleep in with the main game starting at 2.15pm.
I don't mind the idea of a match payment either, and $150 seems about right. This adds up to $3450, so sponsorship may be needed. For the A grade blokes not getting paid, it's a little sweetener and for the blokes already on bigger dollars, it at least compensates a bit for their contribution.
Bearing in mind the above, I'd maintain the rule on players making themselves available if selected, but the APFL may quietly direct the association coach to primarily select players who are keen to play. Landmark can still sponsor these inter-association matches, but they will be in two locations instead of one and it can be renamed something like the Landmark Country Challenge Series.
Now if only the APFL were bold enough to take it up.........

[OnSong]

Scrap the 2x 20 minute halves and round robin format and just play a proper 4 quarter game with time on etc.
If you want to play against the other 3 leagues, rotate it around every year with a winner plays winner, loser plays loser type fixture.
For me it was a 3 hour drive to play a 40 minute game, wait another 3 hours in between and then play another 40 minute game.
I spent more time stretching and warming up pre game then the length of the game itself.
In saying that, I enjoyed having the chance to play with different guys from other clubs and checking out their girlfriend, wife, sister, mum etc

I agree with the principle of this one (not the matchmaking part!). Play ONE other league in a full game. Include association junior and senior colts sides and make it a real carnival day! Young blokes would be busting to make an association side (there'd be no "mystery" injuries here) and it showcases the talent to SANFL junior development officers. Definitely a bigger crowd with the families of the the colts in attendance. Senior players could still have a bit of a sleep in with the main game starting at 2.15pm.
I don't mind the idea of a match payment either, and $150 seems about right. This adds up to $3450, so sponsorship may be needed. For the A grade blokes not getting paid, it's a little sweetener and for the blokes already on bigger dollars, it at least compensates a bit for their contribution.
Bearing in mind the above, I'd maintain the rule on players making themselves available if selected, but the APFL may quietly direct the association coach to primarily select players who are keen to play. Landmark can still sponsor these inter-association matches, but they will be in two locations instead of one and it can be renamed something like the Landmark Country Challenge Series.
Now if only the APFL were bold enough to take it up.........

I vehemently disagree with people being paid to play association football.

Don't care about the format, but leave the cash out of it.

[roodog]

In essence you're right OnSong, but maybe there's just not enough players as passionate as you are about association footy for it to continue otherwise.

[OnSong]

In essence you're right OnSong, but maybe there's just not enough players as passionate as you are about association footy for it to continue otherwise.

I'd be interested to go through the list of 23 and see who would and wouldn't have played if they didn't "have" to.

Heath Pym - think he would
Nathan Greenshields - think he would
Jake Birchmore - think he would
Andrew Hardiman - think he would
Shane Hanson - never played association before until weekend I hear, think he would
Jordan Clements - think he would
Jason Earl - think he would
Dean Storic - says otherwise but loves it
Lachlan Michael - think he would
Anthony Pontt - think he would
Ben Parish - was injured on the weekend, not sure otherwise
Angus Bruggemann - think he would
Kirk Heberle - think he would
Chris James - probably not
Sam O’Brien - think he would
Brendon Niklaus - no
Sam Nietschke - think he would
Joel Montgomerie - think he would
Craig Taylor - wanted a break, fair enough
Cameron Faulkner - think he would
Valor Thach - not sure, probably
Matthew Young - probably wanted a break
Ned Seccafien - think he would

Maybe I'm a little too generous there but I reckon a fair few would have played regardless, albeit some were genuinely injured.

[Hazbeen]

In essence you're right OnSong, but maybe there's just not enough players as passionate as you are about association footy for it to continue otherwise.

Totally agree with both of you.

Its not about money its about the desire to play.

A fair chunk if the side from the weekend would be on way more than $150 a game.

[Lame Choice]

I think the players do get some token items such as shirt, bag, free entry, lunch, transport if required (hopefully with a fews beers), guernsey if they win etc. It's not much, but better than cash I think.

I'm still liking Swamps notion of over 28 not compulsary. The way to change things is to talk to your club and have them bring it up at the delegates meetings. If enough players (and therefore clubs) want the changes it will be passed as a bylaw amendment.

To change the format would be beyond the APFL imo.

[Freaky Tah]

Hamley 40+
Mallala 1-39
Virginia 1-39

[roodog]

Hamley 40+ Unless the Eagles get quite a few players back in this week, it's going to be more pain for them
Mallala 1-39 One of two very good matches this round. Peckers are improving, but Maggies just a little too polished at home
Virginia 1-39 Flip a coin for this one. Going for the Rams primarily because it's on their patch, but could go either way

[Ace of Spades]

Hamley 40+ Unless the Eagles get quite a few players back in this week, it's going to be more pain for them
Mallala 1-39 One of two very good matches this round. Peckers are improving, but Maggies just a little too polished at home
Virginia 1-39 Flip a coin for this one. Going for the Rams primarily because it's on their patch, but could go either way

A few in's but as usual a few outs.