Arch44 wrote:You lot for real? Its been a winter sport for years and grounds have been like that, worse and better. may as well put a roof over every oval. Unbelievable.
If every oval was like that then sure, no worries. The fact that this is the worst of all we've seen, and by a reasonable margin, shows they haven't managed their oval appropriately.
It was the heavy rain we had last Monday night/Tuesday that did the damage I'd say. I know at Grange my rain gauge measured just over 60 mm in less than 24 hours. That and the fact the oval really doesn't get a break during the week at all has done the damage. As I said in an earlier post, it's the worst condition I've seen it in in my 20 years. Wouldn't be surprised if they try and move the C grade game scheduled for Saturday elsewhere.
jo172 wrote:Saw I was in D3 and naturally assumed that was Mitcham.
Far out.
How could it be? There is a tinge of green grass in the picture. Mitcham's Price Memorial is nothing but sloppy mud with no grass able to survive
The council has spent a fair bit of money getting the drainage better at Mitcham and it has improved dramatically. I was there Saturday at the past players and sponsors day and it was in really good condition compared to what it has been like
teaoby wrote:Surely a club gets to a point before their oval gets to this stage and they cancel training or move them elsewhere. And dont tell me that isn't an option because every club has to manage their deck during wet years!
The SAAFL should be asking for a please explain, as that is a disgrace!
Arch44 wrote:You lot for real? Its been a winter sport for years and grounds have been like that, worse and better. may as well put a roof over every oval. Unbelievable.
If every oval was like that then sure, no worries. The fact that this is the worst of all we've seen, and by a reasonable margin, shows they haven't managed their oval appropriately.
It was the heavy rain we had last Monday night/Tuesday that did the damage I'd say. I know at Grange my rain gauge measured just over 60 mm in less than 24 hours. That and the fact the oval really doesn't get a break during the week at all has done the damage. As I said in an earlier post, it's the worst condition I've seen it in in my 20 years. Wouldn't be surprised if they try and move the C grade game scheduled for Saturday elsewhere.
Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
had a look at the oval today, reckon it will be very lucky if it comes up for next week
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
had a look at the oval today, reckon it will be very lucky if it comes up for next week
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
had a look at the oval today, reckon it will be very lucky if it comes up for next week
Agreed! Will be interesting to see what they do next week as I know they've planned a function while the A's and B's are playing.
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
had a look at the oval today, reckon it will be very lucky if it comes up for next week
Agreed! Will be interesting to see what they do next week as I know they've planned a function while the A's and B's are playing.
Itd be disappointed if next week's game is moved when you have a club event on. We play you guys next week too. Hopefully the game isn't moved.
I think it'll really depend on the amount of rain we get over the next week and a half. I think the weathers supposed to be ok at least over the next 5 or so day and provided they don't train on it, it might be ok. I'm sure the club will do whatever they can to ensure all goes ahead.
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
I would think it may have something to do with insurance and whether the oval is "deemed safe". Last thing anyone would want is a serious injury
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
had a look at the oval today, reckon it will be very lucky if it comes up for next week
I was looking forward to your bbq rating as well
with FP being the last BBQ to try so was I and then giving the final standing order for all the BBQ's for season 2016
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
I would think it may have something to do with insurance and whether the oval is "deemed safe". Last thing anyone would want is a serious injury
Plus once it dries out a bit it will recover more quickly in time for spring and the summer users of the oval.
Short term pain for long term gain. Provided no more major down pours.
twobob wrote:Seriously both teams have to play on it and yes it is a winter sport. Whats next visiting teams refusing to play at opposing grounds due to cold showers. I think todays footballers are a little too precious. If the score line is two goals to 1 then so be it we still have a winner. Just watch the english soccer they play in snow for gods sake.
The council stepped in and basically banned any sport on it until next week.
I would think it may have something to do with insurance and whether the oval is "deemed safe". Last thing anyone would want is a serious injury
The photos don't actually do it justice. It's like a swamp but without the alligators
drove past this morning. Although she still looks like the wet lands leading into mawson lakes in parts. It seems to be greening up a tad on the flanks towards the southern end. It shouldn't take long. Will do the oval a world of good though. Hopefully it doesn't dry out and harden up like Mitcham does towards the end of the year. It would be like a cheese grater.
I remember playing a game for Athelstone against Flinders Park at their oval in my last year in SAFA in 1987 and the ground was worse than that we couldn't even find the centre square let alone the centre circle and it poured all day
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