COVID-19

[Dutchy]

Of the cricket comps, the hard wicket comps will be able to be ready to play within a week.

How many of the Grade grounds have SANFL footy on them? Glenelg, Prospect, Woodville? Is that it?

Unley

[The Bedge]

Let's just play for a while.. ideal outline: hopefully SA continues on it's current path of no cases.

Restrictions ease early.

Trial games allowed 20th June with no crowds and no BBQ/Canteens, if that goes smoothly then;
Round 1 starts 27th June with no restrictions in place, perhaps stagger the season start so say bottom few divs start 27th and rest 4th July.

Play 9 rounds, start finals 29th August for bottom divs and 5th Sept for higher divs.
Play all prelim/grand finals at Thebby, Kenilworth and maybe another suitable ground that doesn't have cricket from 12th Sept - this gives cricket 3 weeks before 10th October to get their wickets ready.
10th October, The Bedge strolls out for round one of cricket and takes a lazy 4/25 and hits a scratchy 40 odd.

[whufc]

I've probably missed the boat here.

I know some clubs are starting to train but has it been confirmed that leagues will play without crowds or is that still up in the air.

My understanding is even in June the stage 2 only allows for a maximum of 100 people or have i read that wrong?

[The Bedge]

has it been confirmed that leagues will play without crowds

No

[Bluedemon]

I have heard Trial Games on 27th June

Season starts 4th July

Play 9 rounds

Finals with Grand Finals on the October Long Weekend

[scottroo]

That timeline doesn’t line up. Grand finals could be played the weekend before

[holdy2323]

I have heard Trial Games on 27th June

Season starts 4th July

Play 9 rounds

Finals with Grand Finals on the October Long Weekend

Is there gonna be a promotion/relegation this year?

[Dutchy]

This is an awesome release from SANFL, answered a lot of my questions, great to have one single source of truth to refer to -

https://sanfl.com.au/league/news/faqs-s ... -football/

[Buddys wife]

First line of that article states training is set to start from the 18th of may, yet so many clubs have already started. Not really an even playing field.

[Trader]

First line of that article states training is set to start from the 18th of may, yet so many clubs have already started. Not really an even playing field.

Are those already training just a group of 10 mates getting together for a run around? Or are they an official club session?
Can't stop the former, the later shouldn't be occurring.

[jo172]

First line of that article states training is set to start from the 18th of may, yet so many clubs have already started. Not really an even playing field.

As a matter of policy/health it shouldn't happen but no one in their right mind could be worried about any competitive advantage being gained.

10 blokes kicking a football together 7 days earlier than anyone else at any level (looking at you AFL) but particularly at community level offers no advantage to anyone.

[Pag]

First line of that article states training is set to start from the 18th of may, yet so many clubs have already started. Not really an even playing field.

Are those already training just a group of 10 mates getting together for a run around? Or are they an official club session?
Can't stop the former, the later shouldn't be occurring.

10 blokes can easily go have a kick round together on a Saturday morning, easy done. Though I'd love to know how some guys are doing it on weeknights without the aid of their club's lighting?

[the smokey]

First line of that article states training is set to start from the 18th of may, yet so many clubs have already started. Not really an even playing field.

Surely there is a bit and tongue and cheek in this comment.
Blokes/Mates from almost every club would have been having a kick and a catch as well as potentially some running/weights etc for the 3-4 weeks let alone the last week.

As has been said as long as it's not a club directed training there is no issue.

[Dutchy]

No rule against having lights left on at an oval

[scottroo]

Lights on is the first step for an organised training

[Pag]

No rule against having lights left on at an oval

Wouldn't it only be club officials who have the ability to operate lights? Can't imagine Average Joe walking in off the street would have the access and/or the ability to turn the lights on whenever he feels like it.

[The Bedge]

T-Minus 4 days until training is "officially" allowed to kick off.. let's get excited about that!

[football tragic]

I might be speaking for a minority here but im astounded at the negativity around trying to get football underway.
Whilst I understand people are concerned about loss of income crowds etc I think we all know the SANFL and the government would have plans to support this. I would have thought people would be hanging to get out have a kick and get back into it....what`s the alternative ?? sit home and mow the lawn 4 times a week? Maybe its a sign of the times but football used to be a major part of people lives who would jump any obstacle to get out on the field.

[tigerpie]

No rule against having lights left on at an oval

Wouldn't it only be club officials who have the ability to operate lights? Can't imagine Average Joe walking in off the street would have the access and/or the ability to turn the lights on whenever he feels like it.

Maintenance....... Just done at night.

[zedman]

I might be speaking for a minority here but im astounded at the negativity around trying to get football underway.
Whilst I understand people are concerned about loss of income crowds etc I think we all know the SANFL and the government would have plans to support this. I would have thought people would be hanging to get out have a kick and get back into it....what`s the alternative ?? sit home and mow the lawn 4 times a week? Maybe its a sign of the times but football used to be a major part of people lives who would jump any obstacle to get out on the field.

Maybe some players are realising they may not get paid to play.

Imagine having to only play for the jumper, the club and the love of the game..insane right?