HFL Division 1 (Central)

[Gervais]

Regarding the hosting of finals are clubs not allowed to host a GF at differant ground so all clubs get a chance to make money?
Up in the BL&GFL the GF's are on a rotation to all clubs. South's facilities and car parking are not up to scratch according to the league so we never get to hold a final at home so when it came to our turn for the GF it was played at Willaston and we hosted it, our club ran the bars, canteens and bbq's and made quite a decent profit for the day. Gawler Central are in the same boat. Seems to work well

a great idea. why not let (say) onkas host the GF and run the bar, but let (say) ironbank run the bbq on the outer wing.

[overthehill]

A great idea but somewhere along the lines I’m sure I was told that the grand plan was to build a new HFL head quarters including large oval/s (along with other sporting fertilities) and all new club/ change room etc facilities out near the Mt Barker Golf Course which will host all Grand finals and will work on a club rotation scheme?

[geep8370]

Wow! All this hate towards Onkas. Pity no one has raised the point that the Onkaparinga Valley Football Club have not hosted a final in the previous year or two despite it being one of, if not, the best oval in the league.

As Overthehill pointed out, Mt Barker hosted two finals last year on an oval that is considered one of the worst in the league and no one seemed to kick up a stink then. I really don't see the issue. If anyone should feel hard done by it's Lobethal, as they seem to miss out on a regular basis.

And if you really want to look at it, there is only a number of ovals where finals should be played to showcase the best football of the year. The HFL obviously can't have finals football played on the following;

Ironbank: Dud ground, dud facilities, constant sewerage problems in the visitors changerooms, size of a postage stamp. Need I go on? Obviously not suited to finals football.
Bridgewater: Small with terrible facilities. Probably still knee deep in mud from the middle of the year. No good for finals.
Mt Lofty: The slope on this ground is just embarrassing. Probably still covered in mud. No good.

The best football of the year should be played on the best grounds in the league. Simple.

Noone has mentioned IB or Bridgy as it impossible for finals to be played there so don't drag the conversation down to your level. Allocations work on a rotation between years but other clubs can receive finals if allocated ovals are unsuitable or A grade can't play at home. That should happen before clubs receive 2 finals. Blackwood has been assessed as unplayable way too early and the decision should be made much closer to the date of the game.

Barker probably don't need a final to bolster the coffers after their Advertiser findraiser... wonder how much they made and how thay even got the gig for that matter. See attached flyer.

A few clubs were offered and accepted the same deal.

[Whistle Blower]

Don't forget Onkas also got the HFL Junior Presentation Night. All that after playing a disgusting brand of football this year.

AF, what has the style of footy Onkas played in the A grade have to do with them hosting the HFL Junior Presentation Night? Would love to hear your pearls of wisdom on this one. Or are you still disgruntled that after paying through the nose for recruits that your team was still only able to finish 1 spot higher than a side that played a 'disgusting' brand of football this year?

And I would say Ironbank wouldn't have the opportunity to host the Junior Presentation Night as you wouldn't be able to fit more than a 100 people in that dog box they call a clubroom.

[overthehill]

Just been down the greys inn to check the TAB, heres whats on offer for tonights Mail medal count:

Tim Jenkins Lobethal $2.00
Gareth Williams Ironbank $2.00
Shaun Maxfield Mt Barker $2.00
Adam Klun Onkas $2.50
Ben Hanna Mt Barker $2.50
Tyrone Price Torrens Valley $2.50
Troy Edwards Blackwood $2.85
Tim Nicholas Hahndorf $3.50
Simon Nunan Mt Barker $4.00
Matt Barber Bridgewater $4.50
Rick Ebert Uraidla $4.50
Mat Vidic Uraidla $4.85
Brad Burch Mt Lofty $5.50
Luke Nitschke Lobethal $6.50
Dane Thomas Torrens Valley $7.00
Chris Shee Onkas $8.50

[Mop Up]

haha great market... looks as bad as the Final Sirens Premiership markets at the start of the year!!

As for Whistle Blower, come on mate it was 2 spots higher and we can fit atleast 127 people in our rooms, 160 midgets. Wouldn't say yours are much larger to be honest. Get ya facts.. riggggghhhtttt!

I won't go into details regarding the disgusting brand AF was talking about, no need to continue down that road.

And the paying through the nose... Somehow I don't think IB could afford to pay through the nose given the small community they are based in. Still humbled by other clubs pockets.

[Afterthesiren]

WB sounds like you are doing your best to encourage clubs to leave the league, IB, Mt Lofty and Bridgewater so far. Is there any other clubs you wish to can because you are clearly involved with Onkas and by the way you talk you seem to have a close relationship with the HFL board. Maybe you are on The Board!! You might find there will be one division soon and you'll be traveling to Callington... bonehead.

[The Gimp]

Just been down the greys inn to check the TAB, heres whats on offer for tonights Mail medal count:

Tim Jenkins Lobethal $2.00
Gareth Williams Ironbank $2.00
Shaun Maxfield Mt Barker $2.00
Adam Klun Onkas $2.50
Ben Hanna Mt Barker $2.50
Tyrone Price Torrens Valley $2.50
Troy Edwards Blackwood $2.85
Tim Nicholas Hahndorf $3.50
Simon Nunan Mt Barker $4.00
Matt Barber Bridgewater $4.50
Rick Ebert Uraidla $4.50
Mat Vidic Uraidla $4.85
Brad Burch Mt Lofty $5.50
Luke Nitschke Lobethal $6.50
Dane Thomas Torrens Valley $7.00
Chris Shee Onkas $8.50

Whoops, you left out the winner! Lucas Block!! Ben Hanna and Troy Edwards joint r/up.

[Mop Up]

Just been down the greys inn to check the TAB, heres whats on offer for tonights Mail medal count:

Tim Jenkins Lobethal $2.00
Gareth Williams Ironbank $2.00
Shaun Maxfield Mt Barker $2.00
Adam Klun Onkas $2.50
Ben Hanna Mt Barker $2.50
Tyrone Price Torrens Valley $2.50
Troy Edwards Blackwood $2.85
Tim Nicholas Hahndorf $3.50
Simon Nunan Mt Barker $4.00
Matt Barber Bridgewater $4.50
Rick Ebert Uraidla $4.50
Mat Vidic Uraidla $4.85
Brad Burch Mt Lofty $5.50
Luke Nitschke Lobethal $6.50
Dane Thomas Torrens Valley $7.00
Chris Shee Onkas $8.50

Whoops, you left out the winner! Lucas Block!! Ben Hanna and Troy Edwards joint r/up.

Another good night & meal at the Medal Count, well done to all the winners!

[Banker]

Massive game for Bridgewater this Saturday out at Callington!

Last I head, Echunga probably wont be applying for Central Div next season, Birdwood will...

[chopper7]

http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page ... sID=225262 link to all medal votes from last nights count

[Whiteline]

How does Balhannah get a Semi and a Grand Final?? Are there some Onkas people heavily involved with the HFL???

Politics in sport is inescapable and I wouldn't know who's up who at Onkas or the HFL Board, but does it really matter that Onkas gets to host a semi, the GF and the junior medal count too? Onkas might get nothing next year and another club gets to host a few gigs. So be it. I'll be at Balhannah enjoying the footy and they make a mean hot dog too!

here's my two cents on this issue.

i accept that clubs like ironbank and bridgewater will never host finals and that their ovals are too small and their facilities not up to scratch. in terms of the size of their ovals, nothing can ever be done about this given they are hemmed in between roads and other structures (and in bridgewater's case, a creek). unfortunately for both clubs they will never be able to enjoy the financial benefits from hosting a final.

however, why can't ironbank or bridgewater be allocated events such as the junior mail medal count? why not let the clubs with the large impressive ovals have one slice of the financial pie, and let those without have something else?

just a thought.

Good idea Gervais. Fair call.

[Whiteline]

Massive game for Bridgewater this Saturday out at Callington!

Last I head, Echunga probably wont be applying for Central Div next season, Birdwood will...

Are you suggesting Birdwood's discussions with the BL&G League is off the table? Are your sources good?

[Gervais]

Massive game for Bridgewater this Saturday out at Callington!

Last I head, Echunga probably wont be applying for Central Div next season, Birdwood will...

spoke to a bridgewater life member last saturday and it would appear that the raiders aren't that fussed if they do play country. their only concern is that the juniors get to play every week, as one combined club.

[bailey39]

Massive game for Bridgewater this Saturday out at Callington!

Last I head, Echunga probably wont be applying for Central Div next season, Birdwood will...

spoke to a bridgewater life member last saturday and it would appear that the raiders aren't that fussed if they do play country. their only concern is that the juniors get to play every week, as one combined club.

Where on do reckon bridgewater would finish on the country div table?

[has been]

Think you might find Bridgy like a few other neighbouring clubs are sick of the HFL and the badgering they continually get. Might just be that Hahndorf, Uri and Mt Barker are left to play amongst themselves if not next year probably 2014. From the blueprint I've seen it would be really good for all concerned. The HFL would be left with no choice but to have 1 div. If Birdwood are smart they would go to BLG as what would be left would be lopsided. Considering that Callington disband, Sedan go elsewhere, the 3 Country div teams and 4 central teams move to the new comp then that leaves not a lot. Just imagine Maccy playing Mt Barker - what a spectacle. The HFL unfortunately have kept their heads in the sand and issues keep raising their head that clubs have said enough is enough. From what I have seen the new comp could start from next season if the clubs agreed. I believe there is a special meeting between all parties concerned in early october. Hills footy may not be as alive and well as the powers that be think it is.

[atlantis]

I heard Mt Barker, Hahndorf, Lobethal, Uraidla, Ironbank, Onkas and Torrens Valley had a meeting last night and voted that you're an idiot

[Bat Pad]

Think you might find Bridgy like a few other neighbouring clubs are sick of the HFL and the badgering they continually get. Might just be that Hahndorf, Uri and Mt Barker are left to play amongst themselves if not next year probably 2014. From the blueprint I've seen it would be really good for all concerned. The HFL would be left with no choice but to have 1 div. If Birdwood are smart they would go to BLG as what would be left would be lopsided. Considering that Callington disband, Sedan go elsewhere, the 3 Country div teams and 4 central teams move to the new comp then that leaves not a lot. Just imagine Maccy playing Mt Barker - what a spectacle. The HFL unfortunately have kept their heads in the sand and issues keep raising their head that clubs have said enough is enough. From what I have seen the new comp could start from next season if the clubs agreed. I believe there is a special meeting between all parties concerned in early october. Hills footy may not be as alive and well as the powers that be think it is.

So now Onkas have gone from the HFL darling to a separatist in a couple of days on this forum. Will be surprised if Loby and Mt Lofty are keen to join them, but I guess you never know. TV do things a bit differently so perhaps they are keen too.

Can't say I would be too surprised if Ironbank, Blackwood and Bridgy decided to relocate however. What is it? 1 A grade flag in 50 years between them? Perhaps it is time to look at greener pastures.

[Afterthesiren]

One gets the impression the HFL and some select clubs don't want Blackwood, Ironbank, Mt Lofty and Bridgewater in the HFL at all. Interesting... Is it that the HFL actually only wants one division?? Maybe it is time for these clubs to seek greener pastures as you say BP.

And WB, Birdwood have to get over Echunga before they can even consider Central Div. Or will the HFL bend some by laws to suit themselves as they do with permits.

[supercoach]

Hey Atlantis you may not be so smug when your little castle crumbles. Have heard that 7 teams from Hfl and 3 to 5 from sfl have agreed in pricipal to develop the concept of a new league. No hfl west of the freeway within a year or 2. Hfl have lost the ability to run 2 divs effectively especially with juniors and the alternative is very attractive from the info i have been privvy to. Sponsors are around and happy to support I believe. Mickey Taylor and his mates may want to go back from where they came to umpire a decent game !