SANFL to be reduced to 8 sides by 2014?

[CENTURION]

one game at home, one at opposition's oval & third game at Adelaide Oval, where the finals will be played. Just like the good old days.

[JK]

Olsen stated on Radio this morning 8 clubs is a non issue but hope to have sold the licences back to the AFL by Christmas.

So Olsen suggested this is just scuttlebutt?

Correct has not been discussed by the Board at all.

Interesting then that there are so many rumours about programming ( double headers ), entry costs, venues etc.

I remember a headline about the US invading Iraq because they had Weapons of Mass Destruction and we know how that went.

The number of teams/clubs is irrelevant, surely discussions on the draw, double-headers, entry cost etc would take place even if the number of clubs is remaining the same?

[Booney]

The number of teams/clubs is irrelevant, surely discussions on the draw, double-headers, entry cost etc would take place even if the number of clubs is remaining the same?

Agreed. I was referencing the "rumours" about the 8 team competition.

[JK]

The number of teams/clubs is irrelevant, surely discussions on the draw, double-headers, entry cost etc would take place even if the number of clubs is remaining the same?

Agreed. I was referencing the "rumours" about the 8 team competition.

Oh .. Me shut up now

[Cash 123]

Get rid of the whole sanfl what a schmozzleeee of a league going downhill faster then the power

[JK]

Get rid of the whole sanfl what a schmozzleeee of a league going downhill faster then the power

Are you talking the formation of a new league? Would it include the current, long standing clubs?

[on the rails]

Yeah Don't worry about us, just get forgotten, we must just walk away

At least we are no talking point this time, lot's of Money, not going Broke, yipeeeee $-)

oh really......????

What would you know about North and our current financial state??? Don't post crap when you have no clue!!!

[Long live SAnFL]

Just think we could be watching a footy version of Howzat in a few years time! Who would the SA Kerry Packer be in this then? Gordon Pickard?

[Go Legs]

Get rid of the whole sanfl what a schmozzleeee of a league going downhill faster then the power

Pretty uneducated comment IMHO, the SANFL is a growing comp as distinct from the Power going south big-time, but even we can see if the licences go back to the AFL, and both sides field seconds sides that availability of players will be reduced.

Looking forward, instead of sticking your head in the sand, setting up an 8 team competion, provides for the above likelyhood and mantains a standard of quality in the SANFL, not to mention creating a strong interest in the comp from the paying public.

It also increases SANFL clubs chances of advertising revenue from a limited field of left over potential club sponsers, player payments/salary Caps could then be distributed a bit more user friendly.

If I look back sometime ago now, it was said that adding 2 clubs would kill off the SANFL, didn't happen; same again by cloning the Eagles from Woodville/West Torrens, didn't happen; Forming 2 AFL sides had more of an impact on the SANFL, but again it still exists and growing again.

Port Magpies signed their death warrant by becoming one club with the Power, The Power will regain strength if they can stabalise, then increase cash flow, decrease costs (not add to it by fielding into another comp, the SANFL) have their Oval (Alberton) and their own Hotel and gambling facility which they took off the Magpies with the incorporation of "One Club".

Port Magpies will be missed, but not for long; as all the other examples provided, life goes on and the Sun doesn't rise and fall at Alberton.

Cheers,

[scoob]

Get rid of the whole sanfl what a schmozzleeee of a league going downhill faster then the power

Pretty uneducated comment IMHO, the SANFL is a growing comp as distinct from the Power going south big-time, but even we can see if the licences go back to the AFL, and both sides field seconds sides that availability of players will be reduced.

Looking forward, instead of sticking your head in the sand, setting up an 8 team competion, provides for the above likelyhood and mantains a standard of quality in the SANFL, not to mention creating a strong interest in the comp from the paying public.

It also increases SANFL clubs chances of advertising revenue from a limited field of left over potential club sponsers, player payments/salary Caps could then be distributed a bit more user friendly.

If I look back sometime ago now, it was said that adding 2 clubs would kill off the SANFL, didn't happen; same again by cloning the Eagles from Woodville/West Torrens, didn't happen; Forming 2 AFL sides had more of an impact on the SANFL, but again it still exists and growing again.

Port Magpies signed their death warrant by becoming one club with the Power, The Power will regain strength if they can stabalise, then increase cash flow, decrease costs (not add to it by fielding into another comp, the SANFL) have their Oval (Alberton) and their own Hotel and gambling facility which they took off the Magpies with the incorporation of "One Club".

Port Magpies will be missed, but not for long; as all the other examples provided, life goes on and the Sun doesn't rise and fall at Alberton.
Cheers,

Also the only way Norwood would become the most succesful SANFL in our lifetimes.

[legsman]

Get rid of the whole sanfl what a schmozzleeee of a league going downhill faster then the power

What about opportunity SANFL clubs provide to young players? Have you thought about that?

[JK]

Also the only way Norwood would become the most succesful SANFL in our lifetimes.

Hard to see anyone other than the Dogs being the most successful club in our lifetimes

[gossipgirl]

surely the doggies have to go

- hardly any people go to their games
- funded by pokies and centrelink
- they seem to have run out of flares
- never produce decent afl players
- most supporters are confused and sing soccer songs
- they have the titanic

[mickey]

- most supporters are confused and sing soccer songs

Best thing about most central supporters

[blueandwhite]

Yeah Don't worry about us, just get forgotten, we must just walk away

At least we are no talking point this time, lot's of Money, not going Broke, yipeeeee $-)

oh really......????

What would you know about North and our current financial state??? Don't post crap when you have no clue!!!

Sorry ...I forgot this was a Roosters site...should have known better than posting something referring Norf.

I dont post crap..

and unfortunately I do have a clue..

[Go Legs]

Get rid of the whole sanfl what a schmozzleeee of a league going downhill faster then the power

Pretty uneducated comment IMHO, the SANFL is a growing comp as distinct from the Power going south big-time, but even we can see if the licences go back to the AFL, and both sides field seconds sides that availability of players will be reduced.

Looking forward, instead of sticking your head in the sand, setting up an 8 team competion, provides for the above likelyhood and mantains a standard of quality in the SANFL, not to mention creating a strong interest in the comp from the paying public.

It also increases SANFL clubs chances of advertising revenue from a limited field of left over potential club sponsers, player payments/salary Caps could then be distributed a bit more user friendly.

If I look back sometime ago now, it was said that adding 2 clubs would kill off the SANFL, didn't happen; same again by cloning the Eagles from Woodville/West Torrens, didn't happen; Forming 2 AFL sides had more of an impact on the SANFL, but again it still exists and growing again.

Port Magpies signed their death warrant by becoming one club with the Power, The Power will regain strength if they can stabalise, then increase cash flow, decrease costs (not add to it by fielding into another comp, the SANFL) have their Oval (Alberton) and their own Hotel and gambling facility which they took off the Magpies with the incorporation of "One Club".

Port Magpies will be missed, but not for long; as all the other examples provided, life goes on and the Sun doesn't rise and fall at Alberton.
Cheers,

Also the only way Norwood would become the most succesful SANFL in our lifetimes.

Hadn't thought about that, but now that you mention it, that's good right!

I remind you that this what not a Norwood decision that the Power and Port Magpies joined forces, it was your own; therefore your own Damaclese Sword dangles above your head. What people are trying to say is that it would be for the greater good of the longevity of the SANFL, not just Port.

Cheers

[Apachebulldog]

As stated by other fans it looks like the long term plan and picture will be that the AFL will have real AFL reserves competition around the year 2014/2015 if so it possibly will mean the current Magpies side will be abandoned and become the Power reserves and the SANFL finally will wash their hands of the AFL licenses and concentrate solely on local footy it will be very interesting.

[CENTURION]

surely the doggies have to go

- hardly any people go to their games
- funded by pokies and centrelink
- they seem to have run out of flares
- never produce decent afl players
- most supporters are confused and sing soccer songs
- they have the titanic

who cares about producing AFL players, We're not here for that.
CCCCCCCEEEEENNNNNNTTTTRRRRAAALLLSSSS!!!!!!!!!
YOOOOOOOOO 'DOGS!!!!!!!!!

[leftlegger]

one game at home, one at opposition's oval & third game at Adelaide Oval, where the finals will be played. Just like the good old days.

Sounds Great! We all know how centrals went in the "good old days"

Seriously though, as much as I dislike them on the field, I DO NOT want to see Maggies or Sturt go. (or any club for that matter)
Get rid of Port Power licence (relocate to Tassie or NT or somewhere) & just have the old Port Magpies in the SANFL for the Port faithfull

never happen though

[CENTURION]

We didn't win bugger all but I still went nearly every weekend & had a great time!!