SAAFL Division 1 2014

[BigDaddy]

You tell em @BigDaddy

Long time no see, by the way

hey FC, I'm good! Just gearing up for a massive day at TTG tomorrow. finals footy at it's finest from 10:15am leading up to a cracker of an elimination final against Salisbury North at 2:15. All for just $5 entry per car...Walk ins are free

[FOURTH ESTATE]

$15.00 if it's a Holden Crapodore!!!!!!!!!

[the joker]

Gullies got over salisbury north by three points

[marbles]

Haha crows to swallow up uni bye bye blacks

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/outrage-over-crows-plans-to-build-headquarters-in-adelaide-parklands/story-fni6uma6-1227043152099?nk=72b6d0808a9bc00b78e5a5578c98be21

[ezydoesitbigfella]

Haha crows to swallow up uni bye bye blacks

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/business/outrage-over-crows-plans-to-build-headquarters-in-adelaide-parklands/story-fni6uma6-1227043152099?nk=72b6d0808a9bc00b78e5a5578c98be21

Need to get your facts straight - this is a LOOOONG way from being done.

[bird of prey]

So what's the story with Craig Holme? Did he play on the weekend? The rumours are that he was forced into premature retirement......

[Failed Creation]

So what's the story with Craig Holme? Did he play on the weekend? The rumours are that he was forced into premature retirement......

As far as I know, he was listed in Rostrevor's side on the league website. But I wasn't at the game, so I don't know for sure.

If the rumours are true, it would be a sad end to a pretty good career thus far.

[The Ash Man]

So what's the story with Craig Holme? Did he play on the weekend? The rumours are that he was forced into premature retirement......

Played on Sat

[bird of prey]

So what's the story with Craig Holme? Did he play on the weekend? The rumours are that he was forced into premature retirement......

Played on Sat

Well that's good news. I saw his name on the website, but just wanted it confirmed after what I heard.
I'll keep my $$ on rocs to cause an upset and win the flag then.

[Jimmy_041]

So what's the story with Craig Holme? Did he play on the weekend? The rumours are that he was forced into premature retirement......

Played on Sat

[swingman]

yep definitely played, Has been giving the all clear perhaps.

[jumbo20]

What do Adelaide Uni need to do to get back to glory days?

[swingman]

Obtain better players, Win more games of footy.

[jo172]

What do Adelaide Uni need to do to get back to glory days?

College sides to drop off in holding on to their own players. Many blokes who historically found their way out to Uni are now being heavily induced into playing with PAOC, SPOC, Scotch, Pembroke, Old Ignatians etc.

[swingman]

tips on this weeks games ?
Goodwood had it pretty easy over ROCS both times this year once by 90 odd and the other around 8 goals.
Henley and TTG both had away wins against each other this year both by a kick.
Im going with Goodies and TTG.

[jumbo20]

You would have thought Uni have the best recruiting ground of any club in SA, yet it seems they don't even talk to some of the players who are doing courses there.Very strange this avenue not tapped in to...Its not just the wealthy college kids that go there

[bird of prey]

You would have thought Uni have the best recruiting ground of any club in SA, yet it seems they don't even talk to some of the players who are doing courses there.Very strange this avenue not tapped in to...Its not just the wealthy college kids that go there

so what is the connection with the actual Uni? Is there a connection on the opps and admin side, or is it more just a connection in name only?
if so, then they wouldn't really have any pull within the uni itself. But if there is, then is it discounts off courses, etc that is offered? Does the footy side have the ability to offer that?

[finn]

You would have thought Uni have the best recruiting ground of any club in SA, yet it seems they don't even talk to some of the players who are doing courses there.Very strange this avenue not tapped in to...Its not just the wealthy college kids that go there

so what is the connection with the actual Uni? Is there a connection on the opps and admin side, or is it more just a connection in name only?
if so, then they wouldn't really have any pull within the uni itself. But if there is, then is it discounts off courses, etc that is offered? Does the footy side have the ability to offer that?

Connection in name only. Uni students no longer are expected to play for University; they can play where they like and many play at local clubs such as country clubs. HECS is a bill that can be paid by anybody (for example I've studied while working for a private company and they paid my HECs bill as it was work related) and, when not paid by others, is a personal responsibility that follows the individual. University does have some sports cholarships but they are targetted at people who play sports at international level; eg rowing, athletics, hockey, karate etc rather than sports played at the local level such as SAAFL; professional footballers who go to Uni get paid too much to qualify for these.

An example of the troubles faced are the kids who board at Aquinas college; there's a connection between them and Old Ignatians through the religious background of them (Catholics) and the connection between the boarding master there and St Ignatius. Traditionally, many players have come from colleges but with the increasing money getting paid at these old scholar sides means that Uni can't compete. as we don't pay. money to players and we certainly don't HECs. It's a challenge but we just have to make sure that we utilise the points of difference between us and other teams (as do most sides).

Course costs are defined by the University administration in conjunction with supply and demand and, as a money making venture, the sports clubs are very small fry when contrasted with business input to courses.

[bird of prey]

You would have thought Uni have the best recruiting ground of any club in SA, yet it seems they don't even talk to some of the players who are doing courses there.Very strange this avenue not tapped in to...Its not just the wealthy college kids that go there

so what is the connection with the actual Uni? Is there a connection on the opps and admin side, or is it more just a connection in name only?
if so, then they wouldn't really have any pull within the uni itself. But if there is, then is it discounts off courses, etc that is offered? Does the footy side have the ability to offer that?

Connection in name only. Uni students no longer are expected to play for University; they can play where they like and many play at local clubs such as country clubs. HECS is a bill that can be paid by anybody (for example I've studied while working for a private company and they paid my HECs bill as it was work related) and, when not paid by others, is a personal responsibility that follows the individual. University does have some sports cholarships but they are targetted at people who play sports at international level; eg rowing, athletics, hockey, karate etc rather than sports played at the local level such as SAAFL; professional footballers who go to Uni get paid too much to qualify for these.

An example of the troubles faced are the kids who board at Aquinas college; there's a connection between them and Old Ignatians through the religious background of them (Catholics) and the connection between the boarding master there and St Ignatius. Traditionally, many players have come from colleges but with the increasing money getting paid at these old scholar sides means that Uni can't compete. as we don't pay. money to players and we certainly don't HECs. It's a challenge but we just have to make sure that we utilise the points of difference between us and other teams (as do most sides).

Course costs are defined by the University administration in conjunction with supply and demand and, as a money making venture, the sports clubs are very small fry when contrasted with business input to courses.

So there you have it. Uni have to a certain extent lost a lot of the pull that they once had with players which would've given them an edge over other clubs going back in the day.
Now they are just like any other club that will have their ups and downs over the years, and will find it just as hard to recruit gun players as any top tier club do. But obviously the rich history means the downs won't be as bad as some other clubs could experience. I think the expectations of Uni winning an A grade flag every few years probably needs to change.

[swingman]

Rightly so. Players shouldn't be expected to play for them just because they go to uni there. They should be able to play where ever they like. Let's not forget adelaide uni also field players who don't currently study at the uni or have ever been to uni