HFL Division 1 (Central)

[Armytank]

This has more similarities to what happened to Blackwood a few years ago than the Mt Lofty debarcle.

The mistake that was made by Ironbank in 2001 was not made again in this instance and the club was not asleep at the wheel as has been suggested. We actually inquired to whether a permit was needed or not and were advised a permit was not nessesary.

Turns out we inquired to the wrong people. Apparently the people at the top aren't actually the people in charge sometimes and sometimes people just plain forget about conversations they did or did not have.

If you can't read between the lines here, you obviously haven't been involved in Hills footy for very long.

while i can sense your frustration, the by-laws regarding finals qualifications clearly state that a permit is required from the hfl permit committee. if you decide to go to an individual to get permission the club has no-one to blame.

Correct and with no arguement.

There is a little more to the story but not worth mentioning here. At least we have this week to put things right.

[Armytank]

Big question this week - Can Onkas get over Uraidla?

Uraidla looked very slow in the first half last week against Blackwood, and seeing Onkas in the last minor round game, they were lightning quick and ran all day. Should be a very interesting game of footy. I am tipping Onkas to get up by 3 pts

[false]

Big question this week - Can Onkas get over Uraidla?

Uraidla looked very slow in the first half last week against Blackwood, and seeing Onkas in the last minor round game, they were lightning quick and ran all day. Should be a very interesting game of footy. I am tipping Onkas to get up by 3 pts

I'm hearing that Scott Friend won't be playing on Saturday due to going overseas. Is this correct? How much will that hurt Onkas?

[Whos ya daddy]

Any news on how Mt Barker Oval is holding up this week after some rain? Would hate to see what should be a high standard game of footy brought down due to a bad choice of oval.

Interesting that Balhannah in Central and Maccy in Country havent had a final considering they're two of the best ovals in the HFL.

Is there anything stopping a game being played on an oval of a team in the other division. (eg Onkas v Uraidla at Maccy or Birdwood v Echunga at Balhannah)?

[MONTE CRISTO]

It has happened before at Milang. Think it was Mt Lofty v Mt Barker. Obviously you can't have Onkas playing in a final at Maccy while their oval is being used for a Country final. As I understand it there are no problems with Country ovals and the only question over ovals in Central is Mt Barker. Also think they try to share the finals around a bit.

[always there]

There are a few big problems with a club hosting a final at a ground that is not their home ground. You need people to run canteens, bars,bbqs etc. It would be very difficult to transport supplies and equipment to other grounds as well as the problem working in an unfamiliar ground with unfamiliar facilities. The standard of some clubs facilities are way above others which would be unfair. Clubs raise a lot of money during finals games and rely on them to survive. Also if your team was playing at another ground at the same time volunteers would be hard to find as I am sure they would like to support their team. Fair enough to share the finals around the clubs but the clubs must make their ovals up to standard, let's not disadvantage those clubs who spend time and money making their grounds worthy of finals Footy.

[has been]

Who are the 4 hfl clubs now seriously looking at SFL. They are sick to death of the Chronies and the boys club running the hfl. SFL president I believe is bending over backwards. From what I know the hfl wont be advised by 2 certain clubs till feb next year. SFL will become 2 divisions with 10 in each. Interesting times ahead. Suggest the hfl needs new leadership.

[Gervais]

Who are the 4 hfl clubs now seriously looking at SFL. They are sick to death of the Chronies and the boys club running the hfl. SFL president I believe is bending over backwards. From what I know the hfl wont be advised by 2 certain clubs till feb next year. SFL will become 2 divisions with 10 in each. Interesting times ahead. Suggest the hfl needs new leadership.

yawn....

i'm sorry, but we hear this kind of guff every year. from someone who's had a bit to do with both leagues i can tell you that the hfl is one of the best administered leagues in the state. it's certainly a step above the sfl, who have been paralysed by fear to change the ridiculous and overblown one division model.

i'm not sayign the hfl leadership is perfect, but over the distance they've done a decent job. if a hfl club decides to join the sfl, they'll be very dissapointed to find that the grass isn't greener (in fact it's much worse).

[Banker]

Clubs raise a lot of money during finals games and rely on them to survive. Also if your team was playing at another ground at the same time volunteers would be hard to find as I am sure they would like to support their team. Fair enough to share the finals around the clubs but the clubs must make their ovals up to standard, let's not disadvantage those clubs who spend time and money making their grounds worthy of finals Footy.

Im guessing your a Mt Barker supporter? 2 finals will be handy for next years war chest.


Speaking of which, heard they are struggling for Volunteers for tomorrows final, obviously the senior players aren't that keen to watch games they probably should be playing in....

[always there]

Sorry banker not a Mt barker supporter. Just know how it is for most clubs and volunteered for many years.

[The Crumber]

Who are the 4 hfl clubs now seriously looking at SFL. They are sick to death of the Chronies and the boys club running the hfl. SFL president I believe is bending over backwards. From what I know the hfl wont be advised by 2 certain clubs till feb next year. SFL will become 2 divisions with 10 in each. Interesting times ahead. Suggest the hfl needs new leadership.

Hmmmm......I dare to agree. I notice a few recent posts here along these lines are now missing. I'm interested to know if the posters themselves deleted these, or the moderators did. Can anyone shed any light on this?

[rock]

Who are the 4 hfl clubs now seriously looking at SFL. They are sick to death of the Chronies and the boys club running the hfl. SFL president I believe is bending over backwards. From what I know the hfl wont be advised by 2 certain clubs till feb next year. SFL will become 2 divisions with 10 in each. Interesting times ahead. Suggest the hfl needs new leadership.

yawn....

i'm sorry, but we hear this kind of guff every year. from someone who's had a bit to do with both leagues i can tell you that the hfl is one of the best administered leagues in the state. it's certainly a step above the sfl, who have been paralysed by fear to change the ridiculous and overblown one division model.

i'm not sayign the hfl leadership is perfect, but over the distance they've done a decent job. if a hfl club decides to join the sfl, they'll be very dissapointed to find that the grass isn't greener (in fact it's much worse).

Whats so bad about the SFL? From what I've seen and heard the HFL has now become one of the worst adminstered leagues over the past couple of years. No support for Interleague, no co-operation with nearby Leagues to get Interleague back on it's feet, Div 2 clubs such as Kangarilla and Meadows have to travel to Sedan and Callington for a training drill. Both clubs also have to travel to Kersbrook, Birdwood and Gumeracha. Half the competition is more than an hour away for these clubs. The HFL has also become one of the big player payment leagues particularly in Central Div with the big city towns such as Mt Barker, Uraidla and Blackwood dishing out huge coin for players. How can the smaller clubs compete???
The SFL would be far more inviting for some of these clubs nearer the South, particularly with a two div competition. All clubs would be well within an hours travel at the worst. They'd all be involved with Interleague of some description and the money spending isn't as over inflated in the SFL. The current President and his Board have done a sensational job to get the SFL where it is now. Edwardstown wouldn't be anywhere else having come from SAAFL. The next step for them is to create two very competitive divisions... and it will happen.

[Afterthesiren]

I have to correct you on one thing rock, Uraidla isn't a big city town... other than that you make some valid points.

[humour me]

Who are the 4 hfl clubs now seriously looking at SFL. They are sick to death of the Chronies and the boys club running the hfl. SFL president I believe is bending over backwards. From what I know the hfl wont be advised by 2 certain clubs till feb next year. SFL will become 2 divisions with 10 in each. Interesting times ahead. Suggest the hfl needs new leadership.

You've got to get a life has been. you're just pissed that your management stuffed up and has possibly cost you're A2's a place in the grand final. Management of the HFL may not be the greatest but it makes no real difference to the quality of the comp. It's the quality of the clubs that makes for a good competition. Kangarilla and possibly but not likely Blackwood would be the only 2 teams remotely interested in moving leagues. All other clubs would lose half or more of their juniors let alone seniors if they tried to move to SFL or any other league due to distances that they'd have to travel for away games. Why don't you post a positive message about how the Ironbamk A2's are pumped for a big performance this week to march into the GF and get another crack at Blackwood. Go the Thunderer's 2's. Go Sam Witt you champion.

[Tim2010]

Blackwood J/C's runner should be banned for life. Totally disgraceful from him today, who cares if the umpire made a bad decision and it cost them the game. You never get in the face of an umpire like that. The HFL needs to take a stand on this and ban him for life. Also the drink runner from Mt Lofty who head butted the Blackwood Assistant Coach at half time needs to get quite a few weeks. Totally disgraceful from both clubs today.

[dangermouse]

Agreed Tim2010. Unfortunately gutless idots with repressed anger/frustration often choose the forum Junior footy to vent their own discontent with thier life. For those who that describes- get a shrink you tools, footy is a game, and junior footy is a game for kids. This behaviour is ugly and pitiful and those guilty should be shown the gate and never let back in. Keep the passion on the field, and ensure the support staff and supporters, support.

[spot on]

Another great win by Ironbank B Grade today against all odds, now for the GF against Blackwood. I will say no more at this stage.

[SecretInformant]

any scores from the A-Grade today?

[cripple]

Happy to hear the ironbank b grade result this week. I think that most teams who have some disfortune in the early stages of finals campaigns tend to come out better on the other side. All the best for next week.

[saintal]

Uraidla over Onkas.