Riverland Football Chatter

[Bum Crack]

So boys...how much ya want in compo?

I'm sure a replacement ruckman may suffice. Having said that, we are awfully close to the 30 June deadline though, so realistically, we may end up with nothing. Monetary compensation isn't the issue here. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that we may lose a quality ruckman and not have the option of picking up someone to replace him, given this has all happened so close to the clearance deadline.

Why not stick with the young local lad.

We will stick with the young local lad. Tall players don't grow on trees and we would still like another (as would your local team).

[Ron Burgundy]

So boys...how much ya want in compo?

I'm sure a replacement ruckman may suffice. Having said that, we are awfully close to the 30 June deadline though, so realistically, we may end up with nothing. Monetary compensation isn't the issue here. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that we may lose a quality ruckman and not have the option of picking up someone to replace him, given this has all happened so close to the clearance deadline.

Why not stick with the young local lad.

We will stick with the young local lad. Tall players don't grow on trees and we would still like another (as would your local team).

I thought they grew on money trees

[SomeOleFart]

So boys...how much ya want in compo?

I'm sure a replacement ruckman may suffice. Having said that, we are awfully close to the 30 June deadline though, so realistically, we may end up with nothing. Monetary compensation isn't the issue here. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that we may lose a quality ruckman and not have the option of picking up someone to replace him, given this has all happened so close to the clearance deadline.

Why not stick with the young local lad.

We will stick with the young local lad. Tall players don't grow on trees and we would still like another (as would your local team).

I'm no Berri Supporter either and don't often agree with BC, however, in this instance IMO he should honor his contract. IF he wants to play for CD next year, so be it.
Who's to say he would make the first 18 at the end of the season in any case???
CD will no doubt be a force in the SANFL next year so have a go then.
I have always believed that if your good enough now you will be next year.

I know of other SANFL clubs that have promised things to players to get them and not lived up to the promises. No doubt the promises are coming thick and fast.

Pumpa, I say be honourable to your word. This will mean a lot more for your character in the long term!!!

[whufc]

What would people on here do if they were currently on a full time contract at their job and a much bigger company in the same industry came through with an alot more attractive offer, higher positioned job with more prestige and was a clear career advancement................................if you answer honestly it would "i would give my two weeks notice and then start my new job"

Interestingly i have heard that if Sutherland is not released to Central he may not play football anywhere for the rest of the season.

[Johnny Bowla]

I would be pretty dark if I was Berri.

[OnSong]

After recent developments, Glenelg are now scouting Adam Beauchamp.

[SomeOleFart]

What would people on here do if they were currently on a full time contract at their job and a much bigger company in the same industry came through with an alot more attractive offer, higher positioned job with more prestige and was a clear career advancement................................if you answer honestly it would "i would give my two weeks notice and then start my new job"

Interestingly i have heard that if Sutherland is not released to Central he may not play football anywhere for the rest of the season.

I don't have a problem if he goes for the right reasons. However this is NOT the same senario as you have put up. I agree that if he was offered a definate career opportunity as you have described, then I believe that most people would take the opportunity. THIS IS FOOTBALL. Are you suggesting that the door would close if he did not come this year. Would CD think less of him for being honourable??
Personally, it would be in my clubs best interests that he go. But having been involved in recruiting of the last ten years, I know how frustrating it can be when some says they are going to play for you and ends up reneging. Surely a persons word is good enough

[Rough]

WHUFC I actually think that your scenario is spot on. He has a contract and is offered something better. No one here arguing that but 'HAS GOT A CONTRACT' is pretty important part of this scenario. No friggen way private enterprise would allow someone to walk away from contract. He is lucky it is football and not a job I reckon. Good people attached to Berri Football Club have good money invested in their club and he was happy to take it or at least let them pay out previous club. Go and do what he likes and improve himself but those decent people still miss out.
The scenario about Centrals throwing Berri some scraps in the future is OK but probably sits better with Central supporters than Berri Supporters at the moment.

[Bum Crack]

I see he's playing for Centrals this weekend too, after making a promise to the playing squad last week at training, that he would be playing this weekend in the club's Centenary game. If i hear one more centrals supporter get on here and even mention anything remotely suggesting our club is selfish and is not doing the right thing, I am going to go off. I have had a ******* gutsful and am one ******* pissed off bloke at the moment. Remember, Centrals are poaching our player. Don't you ******* ever suggest we are the one's who are doing the wrong thing here.

[Dogwatcher]

I don't think it was Centrals supporters making the selfish call mate.

I reckon you should be angry at the Big Fella, he's the one who made the committment and broke it. And seemingly telling different stories to different people to make them happy.

Anyway, I reckon you've got a good enough squad without him...

Can understand the anger though, no doubt.

[On The Pine]

Being contracted is the point. If you break a contract in private enterprise, you cop a penalty. So it should be in footy as well. What's more annoying is following through on a commitment, contracted or not, doesn't seem to exist anywhere these days, let alone for players chasing the bucks!

[Bum Crack]

I don't think it was Centrals supporters making the selfish call mate.

I reckon you should be angry at the Big Fella, he's the one who made the committment and broke it.

You think I'm happy with him do you?? There have been a few centrals supporters rubbing it in too Doggy. Go and have a look at the Centrals threads etc. You think I haven't been keeping an eye on what is being said?

[Dogwatcher]

Well, go to those threads and make the point there.
Everyone here is pretty much sympathetic to your situation.

[Not Scared]

Look boys, so far the Berri FC and CDFC currently have a very good working relationship. So far all that has happened is that Centrals have asked permission to play Sutherland for two games (last week's and this week's) and Berri have granted that permission. No more has come of it.

I think everyone needs to get over this for the moment, let him play footy and let the two clubs work out where he will play for the rest of the season. If he ends up playing at Centrals all year and not being involved in Berri's finals campaign with no compensation then there would be every right for uproar, but at the moment he has missed a couple of games.

whufc, some of your scenarios are insulting to country footy (do you really think Berri FC would hang their hat on a cameo from the Gowans boys? You do realise we have our own players that people like to come and watch, and that some of them are quite good footballers who would be a lot better than your scraps who miss out on the reserves that you want to chuck our way) so maybe you should just stick to talking about something you know about and realise that your club is not the only footy club in the world that is important to people.

[Bum Crack]

Look boys, so far the Berri FC and CDFC currently have a very good working relationship. So far all that has happened is that Centrals have asked permission to play Sutherland for two games (last week's and this week's) and Berri have granted that permission. No more has come of it.

I think everyone needs to get over this for the moment, let him play footy and let the two clubs work out where he will play for the rest of the season. If he ends up playing at Centrals all year and not being involved in Berri's finals campaign with no compensation then there would be every right for uproar, but at the moment he has missed a couple of games.

whufc, some of your scenarios are insulting to country footy (do you really think Berri FC would hang their hat on a cameo from the Gowans boys? You do realise we have our own players that people like to come and watch, and that some of them are quite good footballers who would be a lot better than your scraps who miss out on the reserves that you want to chuck our way) so maybe you should just stick to talking about something you know about and realise that your club is not the only footy club in the world that is important to people.

Did Centrals know this weekend was our centenary game??

[Not Scared]

Look boys, so far the Berri FC and CDFC currently have a very good working relationship. So far all that has happened is that Centrals have asked permission to play Sutherland for two games (last week's and this week's) and Berri have granted that permission. No more has come of it.

I think everyone needs to get over this for the moment, let him play footy and let the two clubs work out where he will play for the rest of the season. If he ends up playing at Centrals all year and not being involved in Berri's finals campaign with no compensation then there would be every right for uproar, but at the moment he has missed a couple of games.

whufc, some of your scenarios are insulting to country footy (do you really think Berri FC would hang their hat on a cameo from the Gowans boys? You do realise we have our own players that people like to come and watch, and that some of them are quite good footballers who would be a lot better than your scraps who miss out on the reserves that you want to chuck our way) so maybe you should just stick to talking about something you know about and realise that your club is not the only footy club in the world that is important to people.

Did Centrals know this weekend was our centenary game??

Don't know, but the big fella did! Anyway, gives someone else a chance to be a part of it. Why don't we move on and talk about the Centenary game. There's a lot more going on at the BFC at the moment than a 7 game ruckman playing at Centrals this week. There are Demon champions from all over Australia converging for the big event.

[Bum Crack]

Yes, very good point. I'm over the whole Pumpa thing.

[Dogwatcher]

Look boys, so far the Berri FC and CDFC currently have a very good working relationship. So far all that has happened is that Centrals have asked permission to play Sutherland for two games (last week's and this week's) and Berri have granted that permission. No more has come of it.

Fair

I think everyone needs to get over this for the moment, let him play footy and let the two clubs work out where he will play for the rest of the season. If he ends up playing at Centrals all year and not being involved in Berri's finals campaign with no compensation then there would be every right for uproar, but at the moment he has missed a couple of games.

Fair

whufc, some of your scenarios are insulting to country footy (do you really think Berri FC would hang their hat on a cameo from the Gowans boys? You do realise we have our own players that people like to come and watch, and that some of them are quite good footballers who would be a lot better than your scraps who miss out on the reserves that you want to chuck our way) so maybe you should just stick to talking about something you know about and realise that your club is not the only footy club in the world that is important to people.

Harsh

[Dogwatcher]

Loxton has had to face some opposition fired up for big games last week and this week.
Crucial time of the year this.

North need to win this week to prove their credentials. But, Renmark would be going into this game gunning for a win - could be their sole chance left for the year...

Interesting game between Waikerie and Barmera-Monash too. Hard to pick.

A question for the footy fans out there - Justin Proud most improved player in the comp?

Best of luck to Berri on their centenary weekend, hope it all goes well.

[whufc]

If Sutherland has signed with Central for the rest of the season i hope Berri have been compensated to the fullest amount. I also hope the Dogs can repay Berri further down the track if the club ever needs ANY assistance.

How anyone who can not see the oppurtunity Sutherland has by being at Central, (we aren't talking South who won't play finals football) then there being very naive especially considering the way the AFL is heading with the two sides coming in.