Adelaide Plains Football League

[jumbo]

There is still plenty of water to go under the bridge yet - the SANFL hurdle is not just a rubber stamp as I understand it - they will have an overseeing view of the potential move of Robertstown to the APFL and make their decisions in the best interests of football. The SANFL can stop the move.

I actually like the Big Shreks idea up the page a bit.

The point I was making (in a very poor manner) yesterday - yes indeed all clubs voted for it BUT had little notice or chance to consult their clubs. APFL was more than happy to push through quickly an extremely important motion without giving all clubs the chance to be fully informed and decide their position on the matter.

New name for the league - APARFL .......

[Swamp Donkey]

is wilmer the best old player getting around?maybe a premiship yr for him.did goodie return sat?fun and games at that club,hear he is returning to his old club

Always fun and games! He never left unit!

[Moon Unit]

Personally I can see this Robertstown thing as a big positive for the league! RT are reportedly a financial club but have no paid players. Moving to our league will help them with that cause as town players don't really have to travel too far to play. Yes there will be a few teething issues in the first 2 years and yes they might not be up in the top 3 sides next year, but in ten years time all of these issues will be resolved and the league will be better off for it. It is very hard to try and encourage clubs to change leagues and when one comes knocking on the door you would be very silly to knock them back. Besides if worse comes to worse and they fold in 3 years time what have we lost?

RT have lost a few players lately but when you look at the conditions they play in I would leave too. They play in a five team comp with one of those teams having only an A grade and nothing else. That means their B Grade and kids are only playing 3 in every 5 weeks. No wonder they all want to leave. I applaud RT for jumping the gun and getting off the sinking ship of the MMFL whilst they still can!

RT has a Primary School with about 60 kids so juniors shouldn't be a problem. Apparently their team colours are Green & Gold with their logo being the Kangaroos. I'm sure they could just change their colours to blue & white, still keep their nickname and not clash with any other sides.

All in all I see this as a positive move by the league as gaining clubs is always a better position than losing them!

PS: If you don't like the idea of RT coming in then speak to your delegates because EVERY club voted in favour of accepting them.

(Sh!t my fingers are sore from typing now)

Well said MC. Nothing to lose, everything to gain!

[Moon Unit]

is wilmer the best old player getting around?maybe a premiship yr for him.did goodie return sat?fun and games at that club,hear he is returning to his old club

Always fun and games! He never left unit!

I didn't say he did Swamp???

[Swamp Donkey]

I'm interested as to why Robertstown are keen to join the AP?. Surely if the NEFL is closer and of a similar standard to that of the APFL you would go to the closer league?? I agree with DW, they would seriously have a lot of work to do if they are keen to join either of those leagues. Will be interesting.

Is the SANFL taking the view that one or two clubs may be looking to merge in several years within the APFL?? I would have to think that it is highly likely. HB-R Bombers????. Given the reported financial difficulty that HB are facing and have faced over the last couple of years, I think it is highly likely that Robertstown are being introduced to our league with the best intentions of establishing themselves within the APFL, hence introducing families and the younger generation to our league, in preparation for a possible merger in a few years. Often if mergers are made instantly with clubs from other leagues, a percentage of their following may completely jump of their club because they may not agree with it, however if they are familiar with the APFl for several years I think such a transition would be made far more easily.

Any thoughts?

Agree with the 'outing' of the mercy rule.

[Swamp Donkey]

is wilmer the best old player getting around?maybe a premiship yr for him.did goodie return sat?fun and games at that club,hear he is returning to his old club

Always fun and games! He never left unit!

I didn't say he did Swamp???

I never said you did moonunit, it was directed at CFm (the guy i quoted)

[Dogwatcher]

I think it is highly likely that Robertstown are being introduced to our league with the best intentions of establishing themselves within the APFL, hence introducing families and the younger generation to our league, in preparation for a possible merger in a few years.

Interesting you say that - as that was the kind of thinking that the Mallee league was bringing up at the Crisis Meeting at Karoonda.
They had the same theory.

[jumbo]

I'm interested as to why Robertstown are keen to join the AP?. Surely if the NEFL is closer and of a similar standard to that of the APFL you would go to the closer league?? I agree with DW, they would seriously have a lot of work to do if they are keen to join either of those leagues. Will be interesting.

Is the SANFL taking the view that one or two clubs may be looking to merge in several years within the APFL?? I would have to think that it is highly likely. HB-R Bombers????. Given the reported financial difficulty that HB are facing and have faced over the last couple of years, I think it is highly likely that Robertstown are being introduced to our league with the best intentions of establishing themselves within the APFL, hence introducing families and the younger generation to our league, in preparation for a possible merger in a few years. Often if mergers are made instantly with clubs from other leagues, a percentage of their following may completely jump of their club because they may not agree with it, however if they are familiar with the APFl for several years I think such a transition would be made far more easily.

Any thoughts?

Agree with the 'outing' of the mercy rule.

Thats some radical thinking Swamp! Don't know how successful a merge would be when the potential mergees are 40kms + away from each other.

I don't think the SANFL have an overall plan for Regional Leagues - do they? Are they that forward thinking?

[The Big Shrek]

Very possible. Look at HWE, Auburn merged with Watchman(Hoyleton area), merged with Hummocks, merged with Pt Wakefield. Although Auburn has fallen by the wayside games used to be played there in the late 80s and Lochiel which is more than 40kms apart. Lochiel is a 20 min drive from Pt Wakey too. Probably a different situation here as the two areas don't have as much in common but it's a possibility.

[crazyfootball madman]

sounds like to me that maybe teams here have had it to easy for to long and are scared of a bit of compition.grant wilmer would have to be one of the best older footballers getting around the league,balaklava would have to be nearly fav for the flag as mallala havny played a full strengh side from anywhere yet

[Swamp Donkey]

Thats some radical thinking Swamp! Don't know how successful a merge would be when the potential mergees are 40kms + away from each other.

I don't think the SANFL have an overall plan for Regional Leagues - do they? Are they that forward thinking?

Yeah I dont think that the distance is an issue, 40kms is like 25 min drive on country roads.

Are you serious Jumbo? Of course the SANFL would have a plan for regional leagues. Maintaining and ensuring the well being of country football would be a massive priority for the SANFL as it provides SA with an awesome depth of quality footballers. Its what they are there for. Im sure country football is firmly within their planning.

[Swamp Donkey]

sounds like to me that maybe teams here have had it to easy for to long and are scared of a bit of compition.grant wilmer would have to be one of the best older footballers getting around the league,balaklava would have to be nearly fav for the flag as mallala havny played a full strengh side from anywhere yet

Couldnt agree more with you cfm. They are looking the goods, and rarely have a bad game against the top sides. Will be hard to beat in Sept, especially with the great man, Grant Wilmer patrolling the back half.

[Mythical Creature]

sounds like to me that maybe teams here have had it to easy for to long and are scared of a bit of compition.grant wilmer would have to be one of the best older footballers getting around the league,balaklava would have to be nearly fav for the flag as mallala havny played a full strengh side from anywhere yet

Couldnt agree more with you cfm. They are looking the goods, and rarely have a bad game against the top sides. Will be hard to beat in Sept, especially with the great man, Grant Wilmer patrolling the back half.

You're Right, You're Right, You're Right, You're Right

[crazyfootball madman]

my finals,1st semi united defeat humm 30 pionts,2 semi balaklava by 12pionts over mallala,prem mallala over united 15pionts grand balaklava over mallala 6 pionts,medal to southern

[Ace of Spades]

MC

[jumbo]

Thats some radical thinking Swamp! Don't know how successful a merge would be when the potential mergees are 40kms + away from each other.

I don't think the SANFL have an overall plan for Regional Leagues - do they? Are they that forward thinking?

Yeah I dont think that the distance is an issue, 40kms is like 25 min drive on country roads.

Are you serious Jumbo? Of course the SANFL would have a plan for regional leagues. Maintaining and ensuring the well being of country football would be a massive priority for the SANFL as it provides SA with an awesome depth of quality footballers. Its what they are there for. Im sure country football is firmly within their planning.

I hope you're right Swamp - but I would bet my left and right one that Robertstown joining APFL was not one of their scenarios.

[jumbo]

sounds like to me that maybe teams here have had it to easy for to long and are scared of a bit of compition.grant wilmer would have to be one of the best older footballers getting around the league,balaklava would have to be nearly fav for the flag as mallala havny played a full strengh side from anywhere yet

Couldnt agree more with you cfm. They are looking the goods, and rarely have a bad game against the top sides. Will be hard to beat in Sept, especially with the great man, Grant Wilmer patrolling the back half.

C'mon Swamp - couldn't agree less - if Wilmer is patrolling the half back line - Mallala's chances have just gone way up.

[Drop Bear]

sounds like to me that maybe teams here have had it to easy for to long and are scared of a bit of compition.grant wilmer would have to be one of the best older footballers getting around the league,balaklava would have to be nearly fav for the flag as mallala havny played a full strengh side from anywhere yet

Pumping your own tyres up a bit aren't you Skip!

[Swamp Donkey]

I hope you're right Swamp - but I would bet my left and right one that Robertstown joining APFL was not one of their scenarios.

Hot knife or rubber ring??

[Butters]

sounds like to me that maybe teams here have had it to easy for to long and are scared of a bit of compition.grant wilmer would have to be one of the best older footballers getting around the league,balaklava would have to be nearly fav for the flag as mallala havny played a full strengh side from anywhere yet

Easy now CF mad, yes balak have performed well so far, but are definately not nor should they be Flag favourites. Mallala have rightfully earned that!! The Tigs are going to be hard to beat, and who knows about the eags they could quite possibly go all the way

As For G Wilmer, he is all heart! but the best oldy would go to Wattsy from Two Wells. He would be more dominant if two wells kicked to him more often.