Adelaide Footy League Division 6 - 2018

[Executive Member]

400 a game in Div 6, right there is whats wrong with amateur footy these days

That there is no sliding scale on the salary cap from D1 to D7 remains truly ridiculous.

That the worst performing D7 side can have a nominally equivalent value to the D1 premiers is just wrong, will force clubs to extinction and contributes to the culture that Bedge describes above.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, but D1 should have the full $4k/$500 that BLG/SFL/HFL etc. have, D2 $3,500/$450, D3 $3,000/$400, D4 $2,500/$350

and so on, so forth.

There should also be a reigning in on points to prevent D1 clubs using a higher salary cap to headhunt D5-7 juniors in the above-mentioned hypothetical.

As much as it makes sense the problem would not be the higher division clubs as a Div 6 $200 player is only worth $80 at Div 1/2 level, the issue is the poaching from outside the Adelaide Footy League, where they would now be able to offer said player $200, knowing the lower grade clubs cant match it due to a reduced salary cap

Could be the socialist coming out in me but I have the opinion that all clubs should be on an equal footing within the league and it sends a dangerous precedent if you start having different rules within the league for different clubs in their ability to recruit and retain players

Are players worth what they get paid, God no, however a player is worth what a club wants to pay for a player, so the free marketer in me says we should even look at deregulating the whole thing and abolish the points and salary cap and let the open market decide what happens. What I can guarantee is that if we open it up that there will be less clubs in the subsequent years.

Cause and affect to whatever way you go on this issue

Errr, that’s capitalism EM
Socialism would be if we scrapped scores & premierships and gave everyone participation certificates so no-one got emotionally hurt or offended.
Oh, and the league would double the calls and spend it on its own officials to reward them for their sacrifice

I am a conflicted Socialist with a love of Capitalism

[The Bedge]

@Mr Beefy I don't begrudge paying $200 odd for my lad to play footy, certainly is worth it and more TBH. .

Jesus! It's $70 a kid at Ingle Farm, and $50 is covered with the rec and sport voucher + includes shorts, socks, water bottle, backpack and warm up jacket

[Mr Beefy]

@Mr Beefy I don't begrudge paying $200 odd for my lad to play footy, certainly is worth it and more TBH.


Is your club open 7 days? Great set up there.

Never opens Mondays. During footy season its open 6 days a week. Not open much during cricket season Fridays Sundays and whenever footy training is on

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[jo172]

@Mr Beefy I don't begrudge paying $200 odd for my lad to play footy, certainly is worth it and more TBH. .

Jesus! It's $70 a kid at Ingle Farm, and $50 is covered with the rec and sport voucher + includes shorts, socks, water bottle, backpack and warm up jacket

**** me, that's about 5% of what it costs to put a kid through soccer. Amazing value

[The Bedge]

@Mr Beefy I don't begrudge paying $200 odd for my lad to play footy, certainly is worth it and more TBH. .

Jesus! It's $70 a kid at Ingle Farm, and $50 is covered with the rec and sport voucher + includes shorts, socks, water bottle, backpack and warm up jacket

**** me, that's about 5% of what it costs to put a kid through soccer. Amazing value

Well we are still developing our juniors, and the junior committee are very committed and do a cracking job, they run separate finance to senior footy and they believe in giving everything that can back to the kids - awards and apparel during the year, end of year preso, xmas party etc.

[The Informer]

I think you will find the SANFL charge clubs about $20 for each player to register but i may be wrong, some clubs are making a lot of money!

[Brodlach]

As I said I have no issues paying that, the club is a good one to be around

School vouchers are only for Primary School kids too

[Brodlach]

I think you will find the SANFL charge clubs about $20 for each player to register but i may be wrong, some clubs are making a lot of money!

Not all clubs have the same yearly costs though

[scottroo]

You and 200 other families agree brodlach its a great club to be around.

Senior players coaching, helping with trainings and everyone will get too see how much our seniors support the juniors when we host the Under 8 junior carnival in a months time

[truk teppitt]

Elizabeth Barossa Light and Gawler Football Association Cotter, Darryl Pending 2018-03-13

A big out.. assume Woodland is staying on? Could make them a bit one dimensional going forward this year.

[Old_mate21]

What do Brahma expect to achieve by not clearing contracted players who clearly don’t want to play there? Next year from Div 7 how do they expect to sign players next year? No one will sign a contract there until right before the start of the season. Shooting themselves in the foot.

[turk186]

Very disappointed to hear these bloke moving on as the club bent over to help all of them at one time or another including financially... I hoped they would stay which meant the new blokes that have since joined would have given better numbers around the club along with a fair amount of ability.
I guess its easier to follow rather than be at the front of the line where you can't hide.
Wheats would not be in that category, top bloke, pretty fair footballer... wish him all the best.

I wonder about the wisdom of "bending over to help people" despite their track records.
Some people are not built for the loyalty that is expected of them when clubs support them in this way.
Support the right people, make the right decisions on these instances and you won't be disappointed like this.
People just don't stay at a club for the reasons you've suggested.

I don't disagree with the sentiment but how do you "pick" the right person(s) to support from amongst a large group consisting of as it turns out mainly wankers

[turk186]

What do Brahma expect to achieve by not clearing contracted players who clearly don’t want to play there? Next year from Div 7 how do they expect to sign players next year? No one will sign a contract there until right before the start of the season. Shooting themselves in the foot.

They will achieve the same as St. Pauls.............. same issue as I understand it.

[lovetotalkfooty]

What do Brahma expect to achieve by not clearing contracted players who clearly don’t want to play there? Next year from Div 7 how do they expect to sign players next year? No one will sign a contract there until right before the start of the season. Shooting themselves in the foot.

I expect to see people honour an agreement that they made and not get up and walk away when things get a little tough. Everyone is looking for instant satisfaction but the real reward comes with riding the ups and downs to taste the ultimate success. Not once were these players forced to sign contracts and all did so off their free will.

No player who has signed a contract at brahma lodge will be cleared in 2018. Simple as that.

[Old_mate21]

That statement goes against your previous statement where you said you only want players in your side who want to play for the club. So which one is it? They don’t want to play for you, but you want them to see out their contract. That sounds like it isn’t about the footy club but pride making those decisions.

[lovetotalkfooty]

That statement goes against your previous statement where you said you only want players in your side who want to play for the club. So which one is it? They don’t want to play for you, but you want them to see out their contract. That sounds like it isn’t about the footy club but pride making those decisions.

100% its all about whats best for the football club. Would i rather 42 blokes who want to play for jersey and club over money, yes. However in today enviroment i have to be realistic and make decisions about what is best for the club. At the end of the day i am just a caretaker of the clubs heritage and traditions and will always do whats best for the club over what i think is best for me or any individual.

[Wilbur]

Going to be a long year for 9 clubs in Div 6, no one will get close to West Croydon.

Cemented themselves as flag favourites yesterday after easily accounting for he Div 5 flag favourites (Lockleys).

[Old_mate21]

So what you are saying is that you would rather have a guy sit out footy, not receive money for said player and get nothing? How is that benificial to your club?

[truk teppitt]

Going to be a long year for 9 clubs in Div 6, no one will get close to West Croydon.

Cemented themselves as flag favourites yesterday after easily accounting for he Div 5 flag favourites (Lockleys).

Were both teams playing strong sides? Trial games can be a bit misleading

[lovetotalkfooty]

So what you are saying is that you would rather have a guy sit out footy, not receive money for said player and get nothing? How is that benificial to your club?

Obviously you are very close to the situation so i will ask you this question.

If you were club coach what would you do?