South v Adelaide AO Sunday 12:10

[robranisgod]

22 AFL listed players foe the game, their captain isn't allowed to play.

He's a Clayton's Captain - the captain you have when you're not having a captain.

We've had a few of them.

[DOC]

Nice of the SMA to allow us to train at the oval.

"You can use the two wings but stay out of the forward fiftys and the square".

Nice.

[Magellan]

Nice of the SMA to allow us to train at the oval.

"You can use the two wings but stay out of the forward fiftys and the square".

Nice.

[therisingblues]

Nice of the SMA to allow us to train at the oval.

"You can use the two wings but stay out of the forward fiftys and the square".

Nice.

No kidding?
Just for comparison, I wonder what the Crows training restrictions are on AO this week? It'd have to be the same, seeing as half their squad will be playing South on that same surface, in a semi final no less.

[heater31]

Nice of the SMA to allow us to train at the oval.

"You can use the two wings but stay out of the forward fiftys and the square".

Nice.

No kidding?
Just for comparison, I wonder what the Crows training restrictions are on AO this week? It'd have to be the same, seeing as half their squad will be playing South on that same surface, in a semi final no less.

I would guess if the are AFL listed they train during the day unimpeded.....

[JK]

Same used to apply to Footy Park too. Not sure that ones necessarily AFL driven.

[therisingblues]

Same used to apply to Footy Park too. Not sure that ones necessarily AFL driven.

That might be the case, however IF the end result is the Crows/Ravens are allowed greater access owing to their AFL status, it would hardly be fair on the side that has to play them. Imagine only training on the wings when you are due to play a semi final on that same, unfamiliar surface. Even if the same restrictions apply to the Ravens they still have the advantage of training/playing at the venue throughout the season. It is just another sign of how the Ravens just don't work in the SANFL.

[JK]

Same used to apply to Footy Park too. Not sure that ones necessarily AFL driven.

That might be the case, however IF the end result is the Crows/Ravens are allowed greater access owing to their AFL status, it would hardly be fair on the side that has to play them. Imagine only training on the wings when you are due to play a semi final on that same, unfamiliar surface. Even if the same restrictions apply to the Ravens they still have the advantage of training/playing at the venue throughout the season. It is just another sign of how the Ravens just don't work in the SANFL.

Tbh mate, I reckon this one is a non-issue .. Most of the other issues are legit and relevant though imho

[RB]

Same used to apply to Footy Park too. Not sure that ones necessarily AFL driven.

I seem to remember the Eagles trained on Football Park (like, the whole oval) once before every final they played there.

[heater31]

Same used to apply to Footy Park too. Not sure that ones necessarily AFL driven.

I seem to remember the Eagles trained on Football Park (like, the whole oval) once before every final they played there.

Every club bar South got to train there before the finals......South had theirs cancelled at the last minute and the chance they do get it is severely restricted.

Just add it to the list of an uneven playing field for all teams. If it was just that you would go oh well bad luck and move on.....

[Booney]

Same used to apply to Footy Park too. Not sure that ones necessarily AFL driven.

That might be the case, however IF the end result is the Crows/Ravens are allowed greater access owing to their AFL status, it would hardly be fair on the side that has to play them. Imagine only training on the wings when you are due to play a semi final on that same, unfamiliar surface. Even if the same restrictions apply to the Ravens they still have the advantage of training/playing at the venue throughout the season. It is just another sign of how the Ravens just don't work in the SANFL.

Tbh mate, I reckon this one is a non-issue .. Most of the other issues are legit and relevant though imho

Grass. 4 posts either end. Play on.

[MW]

Ah yes Boon, but are they AFL listed goal posts?

[heater31]

Ah yes Boon, but are they AFL listed goal posts?

AFL goal posts are just that little bit taller and stronger than SANFL ones

[Wedgie]

Ah yes Boon, but are they AFL listed goal posts?

AFL goal posts are just that little bit taller and stronger than SANFL ones

Their point posts are the wrong colour too.

[Magellan]

It's not a real goalpost if you can't chop it down and use it to stoke a post-match barbie.

[therisingblues]

Same used to apply to Footy Park too. Not sure that ones necessarily AFL driven.

That might be the case, however IF the end result is the Crows/Ravens are allowed greater access owing to their AFL status, it would hardly be fair on the side that has to play them. Imagine only training on the wings when you are due to play a semi final on that same, unfamiliar surface. Even if the same restrictions apply to the Ravens they still have the advantage of training/playing at the venue throughout the season. It is just another sign of how the Ravens just don't work in the SANFL.

Tbh mate, I reckon this one is a non-issue .. Most of the other issues are legit and relevant though imho

I would have thought goal kicking practice would be valuable, especially at the river end.

[JK]

Same used to apply to Footy Park too. Not sure that ones necessarily AFL driven.

That might be the case, however IF the end result is the Crows/Ravens are allowed greater access owing to their AFL status, it would hardly be fair on the side that has to play them. Imagine only training on the wings when you are due to play a semi final on that same, unfamiliar surface. Even if the same restrictions apply to the Ravens they still have the advantage of training/playing at the venue throughout the season. It is just another sign of how the Ravens just don't work in the SANFL.

Tbh mate, I reckon this one is a non-issue .. Most of the other issues are legit and relevant though imho

I would have thought goal kicking practice would be valuable, especially at the river end.

My point is, cordoning off part of the Oval didn't begin when the Ravens joined the comp. It was certainly the case at Footy Park earlier this decade when I watched Norwood train during finals. It's far from ideal, but not a new problem.

[therisingblues]

Not contesting that at all JK. I'm asking the question, are the Ravens similarly restricted? And, if not, wouldn't that present yet another advantage on top of all the others?

[Dutchy]

Went and watched the Roos train on AO tonight, the field is immaculate, they are playing footy not golf, letting the players inside 50 for half an hour will make no difference at all.

[Blacky]

Ah yes Boon, but are they AFL listed goal posts?

yep afl for sure
bring back red behind posts