Tanka wrote:Cracka do you (or any others) know which Clubs voted to stay with the current Div 1 Finals system as opposed to changing it?? Also the Relegation idea??
Always blokes keen to come on here slagging off at the HFL admin and then when the opportunity comes to vote for a change the Clubs vote it down!
Not sure who it was but I think it was only 1 or 2 clubs that wanted to change it. Most just said leave it as is as functions etc have already been organised. What relegation idea are you referring to.
I heard clubs voted 14-4? to keep relegation as is instead of pursuing other alternatives?
Tanka wrote:Cracka do you (or any others) know which Clubs voted to stay with the current Div 1 Finals system as opposed to changing it?? Also the Relegation idea??
Always blokes keen to come on here slagging off at the HFL admin and then when the opportunity comes to vote for a change the Clubs vote it down!
Not sure who it was but I think it was only 1 or 2 clubs that wanted to change it. Most just said leave it as is as functions etc have already been organised. What relegation idea are you referring to.
I heard clubs voted 14-4? to keep relegation as is instead of pursuing other alternatives?
Promotion will now be based on whole of club results as well as relegation. Changes don't come into effect until next season meaning this year's div 2 A grade premier has 1st option on promotion.
Lobey's roller-coaster season continues, losing at home to bottom placed Onkas by a goal. Mt Baker in somewhat of an upset against the Pies, TV over Lofty and Blackwood thumped Ironbank.
Sportingpulse has Echunga defeating Uraidla 1.10 to 0.10
saintal wrote:Lobey's roller-coaster season continues, losing at home to bottom placed Onkas by a goal. Mt Baker in somewhat of an upset against the Pies, TV over Lofty and Blackwood thumped Ironbank.
Sportingpulse has Echunga defeating Uraidla 1.10 to 0.10
I think the Echunga v Uraidla score on sportingpulse is correct. My daughter got a snapchat saying something similar.
saintal wrote:Lobey's roller-coaster season continues, losing at home to bottom placed Onkas by a goal. Mt Baker in somewhat of an upset against the Pies, TV over Lofty and Blackwood thumped Ironbank.
Sportingpulse has Echunga defeating Uraidla 1.10 to 0.10
I think the Echunga v Uraidla score on sportingpulse is correct. My daughter got a snapchat saying something similar.
Country footy site the same E 0.4 0.6 1.9 1.10 16 U 0.3 0.4 0.8 0.10 10
saintal wrote:Lobey's roller-coaster season continues, losing at home to bottom placed Onkas by a goal. Mt Baker in somewhat of an upset against the Pies, TV over Lofty and Blackwood thumped Ironbank.
Sportingpulse has Echunga defeating Uraidla 1.10 to 0.10
I think the Echunga v Uraidla score on sportingpulse is correct. My daughter got a snapchat saying something similar.
Country footy site the same E 0.4 0.6 1.9 1.10 16 U 0.3 0.4 0.8 0.10 10
Hard work for the goal umpires
Did anyone go to the game??? That is unbelievable, obviously horrible conditions?
The only time i've ever been wrong...was when I thought I was wrong!!!
Good old fashion slog, both sides had there chances, with Echunga making the most of there's,both sides missing key personal . Some very strange decisions awarded in ruck contests against us . Very tight at the top now can't afford to drop a game it good mean no double chance.
running defender wrote:Good old fashion slog, both sides had there chances, with Echunga making the most of there's,both sides missing key personal . Some very strange decisions awarded in ruck contests against us . Very tight at the top now can't afford to drop a game it good mean no double chance.
Seems like one lucky goal to win this one. Conditions were shocking last weekend at many grounds. Very cold for the supporters too!
Sorry for missing last week been busy but was another interesting round and this was one should be similar; Onkas V Barker- Well for the first time all year both of these sides are coming of wins at the same time, Onkas had a stirring victory over the Tigers and Barker are in fine form smashing the Dees and Maggies in their previous two encounters. Grocke was obviously a nice inclusion last week but young players like Oddy, Adcock and Co. are starting to play better with more experience playing senior football for the Dogs. For the Roos there getting a nice even spread now but Hughes is still their key and appears to be dominating through the middle. Block also seems to be fit again and playing well, which allows Nunan to spend more time up forward which gives them more avenues to goal. The midfield battle is obviously a key and Tanner, Klun and Oddy will need to be at their best to stop Hughes and Co. If the dogs get the ball forward enough Leonard and Grocke are a very handy tandem which can kick a winning score. Barker by 2 goals in a corker of a game. Echunga V Blackwood- Echunga are coming of an amazing win where they kicked the only goal of the match, while the Woodies smoked the Bankers. The woods ever reliable trio of Edwards, Herbert and Magarey dominated in the wet last week, whilst the added inclusion of Wong and Sporn from Westies helped add some class. This game is huge for both sides as the Dees want that top 3 spot, whilst the Woods want to cement themselves in the 5. Echunga have class all over the ground led by Jennings in the middle but the key to this game will be Cranna against big Herby in the ruck, if Cranna can use his athleticism to get on top Echunga may be to hard to stop which will allow Aish and Harland to dominate up forward. Dundovic is a big out for the Woods but it may not be a bad thing as they may look at more avenues to goal. Im going to tip an upset and go with the Woods by a goal. Hahndorf V Uraidla- Well the Dorf have had a bad fortnight and Uraidla are coming of a goalless game. Once again a huge game for both teams to cement their top 3 spot, Uris have some key outs at the minute in Delvins and Ivens, it will be interesting to see if they come back this week. The Magpies have hit a flat patch and need to lift this weekend, Skipper Tripodi is trying his hardest to keep them up and about with help from the ever reliable duo of Paul and Purling. Hourigan was quiet last week and will want to respond this week with a big game and may be to athletic and quick for the uraidla defence. Ricky ebert is back to his best for the demons and Thomas has been a big inclusion of late, Down will be huge this week as he can't let the Roberts boys dominate in the air also. Uraidla rarely ever lose big games like this and I expect them to add to the Magpies stumble by 3 goals. Lofty V Lobethal- Lobe are coming of a shock loss to Onkas, the Devs on the other hand are coming of a very spirited performance against TV. This game may depend on the weather and Oval condition as the Devs are a better chance in the wet as Lobe are very hard to stop in the sun on a dry deck. Lobe must win basically otherwise it makes life hard for a finals berth. Lofty have shown over the past fortnight that they don't need to rely on Miles and Nielsen and in a weird way maybe their injuries were a blessing as it has forced these young fella to step up and when those lads return Lofty will be much better for this experience. Baust was very good last week but once again they have lots of players having inconsistent seasons, The Jenkin boys have been very good also but others must step up. Van Paridon is thriving in his role of Skipper for the Devs and youngsters like Hammond are also stepping up. Lobethal just by a goal. Ironbank V TV- TV fought off a gallant Lofty last week while the Bankers got smashed of the park in the second half against the Woods. O'Sullivan returned for the lions and surely Renshaw isn't to far away from a return. Skipper Muirden was a big loss for the thunderers last week and hopefully he returns this week. One big question is how can ironbank control the monsters up forward for TV and the only way is to control the midfield so Baker, Harrison and Hitchcock must step up to control O'Sullivan, Hunter and Eichner. Bottin was good in the ruck last week in his debut for the Bankers and hopefully he can get on top off Watchel this week to give first use to their midfielders. Everybody talks about the stars of TV but blokes like Starkey, Broad and Hill have been might impressive for them and add plenty of grunt around the ground. Desengo has been very good down back for Ironbank and he will get the big challenge on Boras but his Job needs plenty of help from other defenders. TV will be to good by 6 goals.
I see Tyrone Price has a clearance pending to Torrens Valley would be a very handy in if he came back. I thought you couldn't change clubs after hune 30?
I know this will never happen, but i would love to see a complete overhaul to the make up of the divisions;
I would suggest the following format, firstly dropping junior grades back to U17 and U15 only. Then to compete in either div 1 or div 2 you must fill all four grades.
Doing this would strengthen div 2 and effectively strengthen the competition as a whole. Relegation could be yearly and compulsory based on the CLUB shield. The top two clubs from div 2 are promoted and the bottom two from Div 1 are relegated.
Div 1 Uraidla TV Ech Hahn Lobey Black Barker Mt Lofty
Div 2 Ironbank Onkas Bridgy Nairne Kersbrook Birdwood Meadows Macclesfield
Div 3 Kang Sedan Gum Milang C grade teams
This system would take each club to vote for a system that would benefit the competition as a whole. Rather than just looking after their own backyard. There is no reason why the div 3 clubs could not make a larger div 2 comp if they can fill all required teams.
But i strongly believe to protect the entire competition something like this needs to be done.
shake'n'bake wrote:I know this will never happen, but i would love to see a complete overhaul to the make up of the divisions;
I would suggest the following format, firstly dropping junior grades back to U17 and U15 only. Then to compete in either div 1 or div 2 you must fill all four grades.
Doing this would strengthen div 2 and effectively strengthen the competition as a whole. Relegation could be yearly and compulsory based on the CLUB shield. The top two clubs from div 2 are promoted and the bottom two from Div 1 are relegated.
Div 1 Uraidla TV Ech Hahn Lobey Black Barker Mt Lofty
Div 2 Ironbank Onkas Bridgy Nairne Kersbrook Birdwood Meadows Macclesfield
Div 3 Kang Sedan Gum Milang C grade teams
This system would take each club to vote for a system that would benefit the competition as a whole. Rather than just looking after their own backyard. There is no reason why the div 3 clubs could not make a larger div 2 comp if they can fill all required teams.
But i strongly believe to protect the entire competition something like this needs to be done.
I don't mind it. Probably would have a 3 year age gap between colts whether it be U14/17, U14.5/17.5 or U15/U18 with U12/13 sides optional. If this was the case I reckon all clubs except Sedan & Milang could fill the junior grades. Then it could be 2 even divs of 9 teams. Bridgewater & Nairne were pushing something like this at the meeting but didn't actually put a motion forward.
batmanbegins wrote:I see Tyrone Price has a clearance pending to Torrens Valley would be a very handy in if he came back. I thought you couldn't change clubs after hune 30?
If it is after June 30 my understanding is that this is not allowed Surely the HFL cannot provide any more advantage to TV without sanction from all clubs - or can they?
shake'n'bake wrote: Div 1 Uraidla TV Ech Hahn Lobey Black Barker Mt Lofty
I think you'll find that at least 2 of the first 3 teams listed above will struggle to meet the mandatory 4 team requirement next year, which will mean they're Div 2 clubs.
