Port Magpies

[spell_check]

McDermott said on 5aa that a crows and power reserves side would add to the standard of the comp and the league would be better for it - NO WAY would it be better, i think it would completely drain even more of the quality players over another team, the salary cap is already going down and recruiting interstate is getting harder and harder with the transfer fees involved, plus it would be ridiculous to see players that you developed through the under age comps play against your club in the sanfl.

Not sure how a merger would work, are Westies struggling too? that's the only way it could work imo but would they be called the west adelaide magppies or some totally new identity? you couldn't have the eagles merge with them, what would it be then the woodville-west torrens-port adelaide eagles

And in the unsightly combination of colours gold, green, blue, black and white.

How's the guernsey going to look like? Gold eagle with a prison bar consisting of black, white, green and blue stripes?

[Sojourner]

Another option could be the Port Magpies moving to Tea Tree Gully and being the representative side of the North Eastern Suburbs in the SANFL. With their existing supporter base and then being able to tap into the North Eastern Suburbs local sides they could well turn things around as a result and keep their name, colours and history.

[dedja]

Another option could be the Port Magpies moving to Tea Tree Gully and being the representative side of the North Eastern Suburbs in the SANFL. With their existing supporter base and then being able to tap into the North Eastern Suburbs local sides they could well turn things around as a result and keep their name, colours and history.

I think Central and Norwood might be a tad miffed with that suggestion I'm afraid.

[Barto]

Another option could be the Port Magpies moving to Tea Tree Gully and being the representative side of the North Eastern Suburbs in the SANFL. With their existing supporter base and then being able to tap into the North Eastern Suburbs local sides they could well turn things around as a result and keep their name, colours and history.

I think Central and Norwood might be a tad miffed with that suggestion I'm afraid.

Wouldn't be the first time Central have lost territory to Port.

[whatever]

which begs the question

was there zones prior to 1964?

[Punk Rooster]

some stupid comments in this thread...

A bit left field, but if the PAMFC aren't financial (for the SANFL), how's about PAMFC dropping into Div 1 SAAFL?
Surely this option would be preferred over shutting the doors completely?
Running costs less etc..., maybe with the chance of rejoining the SANFL should they get their house in order?

[fish]

Option C for me. The sooner the better. Would probably help the FlowerPower too as the magpies few remaining fans will probably drift to them.

[StrayDog]

Another option could be the Port Magpies moving to Tea Tree Gully and being the representative side of the North Eastern Suburbs in the SANFL. With their existing supporter base and then being able to tap into the North Eastern Suburbs local sides they could well turn things around as a result and keep their name, colours and history.

I think Central and Norwood might be a tad miffed with that suggestion I'm afraid.

I reckon North would be having a bit more of a say than Centrals.

I think North's zone extends as far north as Target Hill Road, east of a line from Bridge Road and includes Wynn Vale, Gulfview Heights and Golden Grove (proper). Happy to be corrected of course.

[StrayDog]

which begs the question

was there zones prior to 1964?

Pretty sure zoning came in around 1900.

[Sojourner]

Zones can easilly be changed - Blackwood FC is one example....

[am Bays]

Another option could be the Port Magpies moving to Tea Tree Gully and being the representative side of the North Eastern Suburbs in the SANFL. With their existing supporter base and then being able to tap into the North Eastern Suburbs local sides they could well turn things around as a result and keep their name, colours and history.

ROTFLMAO

They going to dredge the Torrens up to Modbury and build an all weather harbour so the name Port Adelaide remains valid???

[spell_check]

Another option could be the Port Magpies moving to Tea Tree Gully and being the representative side of the North Eastern Suburbs in the SANFL. With their existing supporter base and then being able to tap into the North Eastern Suburbs local sides they could well turn things around as a result and keep their name, colours and history.

I think Central and Norwood might be a tad miffed with that suggestion I'm afraid.

I reckon North would be having a bit more of a say than Centrals.

I think North's zone extends as far north as Target Hill Road, east of a line from Bridge Road and includes Wynn Vale, Gulfview Heights and Golden Grove (proper). Happy to be corrected of course.

Pretty much. If you've got Google Earth, you can download the zones at:

Metro: http://www.sanfl.com.au/maps/SANFL_club ... _metro.kml
Country: http://www.sanfl.com.au/maps/SANFL_club ... ountry.kml

1899 was the first year of compulsory zones.

[am Bays]

I think Central and Norwood might be a tad miffed with that suggestion I'm afraid.

I reckon North would be having a bit more of a say than Centrals.

I think North's zone extends as far north as Target Hill Road, east of a line from Bridge Road and includes Wynn Vale, Gulfview Heights and Golden Grove (proper). Happy to be corrected of course.

Nup you're right StrayDog when you check out the metro zones on sanfl.com.au it is surprising how far North Norwoods zone extends virtually all the way to Gawler. Norwood and North "share" Golden Grove virtually. It is surprising how little of metro area east of main North road is actually Centrals zone.

[doggies4eva]

My suggestion (which no-one will like) is that the Magpie merge with the NT Thunder giving the NT access into the SANFL and Port a lifeline.

[dash61]

Another option could be the Port Magpies moving to Tea Tree Gully and being the representative side of the North Eastern Suburbs in the SANFL. With their existing supporter base and then being able to tap into the North Eastern Suburbs local sides they could well turn things around as a result and keep their name, colours and history.

Could they not join Frankston in the VFL who are also on the brink of folding, its not just happening here in Adelaide but also in Victoria.

[The Apostle]

I'm surprised how close (a stones throw literally) I used to live (at Blakeview) to Norwoods zone.

[Barto]

Option C for me. The sooner the better. Would probably help the FlowerPower too as the magpies few remaining fans will probably drift to them.

If you're one of the remaining Magpies supporters who hates the Power and follows someone else in the AFL, then it's pretty unlikely I would have thought.

[Barto]

Another option could be the Port Magpies moving to Tea Tree Gully and being the representative side of the North Eastern Suburbs in the SANFL. With their existing supporter base and then being able to tap into the North Eastern Suburbs local sides they could well turn things around as a result and keep their name, colours and history.

I think Central and Norwood might be a tad miffed with that suggestion I'm afraid.

I reckon North would be having a bit more of a say than Centrals.

I think North's zone extends as far north as Target Hill Road, east of a line from Bridge Road and includes Wynn Vale, Gulfview Heights and Golden Grove (proper). Happy to be corrected of course.

Pretty much. If you've got Google Earth, you can download the zones at:

Metro: http://www.sanfl.com.au/maps/SANFL_club ... _metro.kml
Country: http://www.sanfl.com.au/maps/SANFL_club ... ountry.kml

1899 was the first year of compulsory zones.

That's a fantastic add on. What's the unmarked island between Sturt's and West's zone?


Also, I am pleased that we have the Montacute Quarry.

[Dirko]

A bit left field, but if the PAMFC aren't financial (for the SANFL), how's about PAMFC dropping into Div 1 SAAFL?
Surely this option would be preferred over shutting the doors completely?
Running costs less etc..., maybe with the chance of rejoining the SANFL should they get their house in order?

**** 'em...let them start in Div 7.

[StrayDog]

Pretty much. If you've got Google Earth, you can download the zones at:

Metro: http://www.sanfl.com.au/maps/SANFL_club ... _metro.kml
Country: http://www.sanfl.com.au/maps/SANFL_club ... ountry.kml

1899 was the first year of compulsory zones.

That's a fantastic add on.

Agreed! Much easier than trying to align the chunky image overlay I had. Thanks for the links spelly.