AFL Reserves Discussion...

[Booney]

I understand Adelaide were to offer "top up" players 6 week "contracts".

Play for North for 5 weeks in the reserves, 6 weeks with Adelaide Ravens, 8 weeks with North reserves, 3 weeks with Ravens in finals.

Smooth.

[woodublieve12]

could you just buy a adelaide ravens membership and not have to buy a crows membership???

[areaman]

A major part of the AFL clubs wish for a reserves team is so they are replicating the playing style of the AFL team so they can seamlessly step up to the AFL team.

Surely travelling interstate, becoming used to staying in a hotel the night before a game and then coping with return travel and recovery is part of the learning process of playing for the Crows & Power.

Why don't the AFL clubs want to properly replicate what it would be like to play for the senior team and have them travel most weeks to play in Melbourne and therefore join the VFL?

Sure it will cost more but we're being told that having full control over the players will create a more successful AFL outfit. This in turn will lead to both Crows & Power winning alternate premierships and generating big profits every year.

Problem solved.

[PhilH]

FOOT-e TIMES SA Issue attached (Part 1 of Rd 15)

Thanks to all the contributors



We also have a new survey up on the issue & encourage all involved in the issue to have their say.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9KZX8X5

We will be passing on result and comments direct to the 8 clubs.

[mighty_tiger_79]

done

[CUTTERMAN]

Done. Good survey.

[Apachebulldog]

Done told em to vote No or else !!

[Pseudo]

And there you have it. Junior development is all about what's good for the players, not what's "fair".

We say that a development path resulting in limited options at SANFL level and no benefit to the AFL team is flawed.

Beeny says "but the juniors will have access to AFL level facilities".

We say "then the AFL-linked junior teams will have an advantage over normal SANFL teams"

Beeny says "but those teams are about development and shouldn't be fair"

And that, Beeny old son, is why we don't want development teams (i.e. reserves) in the SANFL league competition.

You painted yourself into a corner there fella. Don't feel too bad; I'll let you tell me it says more about me than the PAFC...

[therisingblues]

And there you have it. Junior development is all about what's good for the players, not what's "fair".

We say that a development path resulting in limited options at SANFL level and no benefit to the AFL team is flawed.

Beeny says "but the juniors will have access to AFL level facilities".

We say "then the AFL-linked junior teams will have an advantage over normal SANFL teams"

Beeny says "but those teams are about development and shouldn't be fair"

And that, Beeny old son, is why we don't want development teams (i.e. reserves) in the SANFL league competition.

You painted yourself into a corner there fella. Don't feel too bad; I'll let you tell me it says more about me than the PAFC...

[saintal]

Done. Good survey.

Agreed. Straight to the point.

[saintal]

FOOT-e TIMES SA Issue attached (Part 1 of Rd 15)

Thanks to all the contributors

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A good read, especially Peter Holden's contribution.

[on the rails]

This will be interesting SANFL Friday Lunch speech if the article is any guide:

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/power-needs-to-pick-an-identity/story-fnia3nqh-1226677872145

[Baldy]

Very well written article IMO

[sahboz]

Absolutely. Ultimately both will have to compromise and show integrity. [/quote]

Thats it
When have Port ever shown integrity
Always has been whats to ports benefit and eff the rest
port pushing for their model is about what benefits port and bugger the rest
No matter how you spin it Its still about what is in ports interest and if the SANFL gets done over so be it

[beenreal]

Absolutely. Ultimately both will have to compromise and show integrity.

Thats it
When have Port ever shown integrity
Always has been whats to ports benefit and eff the rest
port pushing for their model is about what benefits port and bugger the rest
No matter how you spin it Its still about what is in ports interest and if the SANFL gets done over so be it[/quote]

Obviously the Crows are pushing for the model that best suits them. Perhaps you'd like to explain the advantages of simply using a rotation of "top up" players and the implications for the competition.

[am Bays]

Thats it
When have Port ever shown integrity
Always has been whats to ports benefit and eff the rest
port pushing for their model is about what benefits port and bugger the rest
No matter how you spin it Its still about what is in ports interest and if the SANFL gets done over so be it

Obviously the Crows are pushing for the model that best suits them. Perhaps you'd like to explain the advantages of simply using a rotation of "top up" players and the implications for the competition.

We're not, we don't like any of the propsal

Don't worry Beeny, Port aren't any more special than the Crows in respect to this debate. In fact. if anything. like all things in terms of football in this state, compared to the Crows you're probably less special....

[Dogwatcher]

This will be interesting SANFL Friday Lunch speech if the article is any guide:

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/power-needs-to-pick-an-identity/story-fnia3nqh-1226677872145

That article says more about Rucci and his anti-Port agenda than it does about the PAFC.

[Dogwatcher]

Thats it
When have Port ever shown integrity
Always has been whats to ports benefit and eff the rest
port pushing for their model is about what benefits port and bugger the rest
No matter how you spin it Its still about what is in ports interest and if the SANFL gets done over so be it

Obviously the Crows are pushing for the model that best suits them. Perhaps you'd like to explain the advantages of simply using a rotation of "top up" players and the implications for the competition.

We're not, we don't like any of the propsal

Don't worry Beeny, Port aren't any more special than the Crows in respect to this debate. In fact. if anything. like all things in terms of football in this state, compared to the Crows you're probably less special....

He's so wrapped up in everyone being anti-Port, he continues to ignore that the majority of those whom he is debating with don't want AFL reserves teams in the SANFL. Just does not get it.

[beenreal]

Thats it
When have Port ever shown integrity
Always has been whats to ports benefit and eff the rest
port pushing for their model is about what benefits port and bugger the rest
No matter how you spin it Its still about what is in ports interest and if the SANFL gets done over so be it

Obviously the Crows are pushing for the model that best suits them. Perhaps you'd like to explain the advantages of simply using a rotation of "top up" players and the implications for the competition.

We're not, we don't like any of the propsal

Don't worry Beeny, Port aren't any more special than the Crows in respect to this debate. In fact. if anything. like all things in terms of football in this state, compared to the Crows you're probably less special....

He's so wrapped up in everyone being anti-Port, he continues to ignore that the majority of those whom he is debating with don't want AFL reserves teams in the SANFL. Just does not get it.

I get it plenty. I also get that in 2014 the reality is that there will be Reserves teams in the SANFL, because the Crows always get what they want.

So many of you wanting to cover your eyes and ears, screaming, "NO, NO, NO" will not make it go away.

The only debate by the SANFL Directors isn't if it happens, it is what model it will be.

Anyone caring to accept that reality is welcome to post their views on the advantages on the Crows model being implemented.

[Dogwatcher]

I get it plenty. I also get that in 2014 the reality is that there will be Reserves teams in the SANFL, because the Crows always get what they want.

So many of you wanting to cover your eyes and ears, screaming, "NO, NO, NO" will not make it go away.

The only debate by the SANFL Directors isn't if it happens, it is what model it will be.

Anyone caring to accept that reality is welcome to post their views on the advantages on the Crows model being implemented.

Oh, dear. It must be hard with two chips on your shoulder. You want people to use rationalism regarding Port Adelaide and then promulgate this perception, "because the Crows always get what they want."

And how do you know what SANFL directors are thinking, debating, deciding?

You're a goose.