by FootyMad » Fri Oct 12, 2007 10:11 am
Update on the Points System!
The final decision will be made at the GSFL AGM (November).
Representatives from each club will have the ability to vote YES or NO, as there are 10 clubs; in the event of a tie (5v5) the association will cast the final vote. In order to not have the points system enter the GSFL in 2008 6 clubs need to vote against it during the original call for votes or atleast 5 clubs with the GSFL also voting against it.
If enough club delegates ask to have 'Special Extraodinary Meeting' prior to this to vote purely on the point system the GSFL would need to consider it. The opinion of some is that all clubs have now had 6 months to consider the system and raise concerns and beside this forum and a few rumblings from those in each club no one has to date gone to the GSFL with any major concerns.
To this I ask are our club delegates correctly informing everyone about the potential changes and correctly seeking feedback? It is a hard task but with major issues like this everyone needs to be in the know from the onset.
In short the points system will be place for 2008, if you disagree talk with your mates, other clubs etc and voice your opinions with your club delegate urgently, discuss things that have been mentioned on the forum, things that you are thinking and scenario's/
I must admit clubs that are in a good shape currently (A group of Senior Colts being promoted in 08, good numbers, quality recruits in 07 who are staying onboard, no retirements) will benefit from the points system immediately. Others will not see the beneift for few seasons as their senior colts get promoted and they build on recruits by maintaining them for 2-3 year periods. There may even be the case where a club never recovers from this due to lack of juniors and junior development (sometimes through no fault of the club) and no money to recruit or maintain players and ofcourse retirements meaning the club in fact could end up playing a dismal brand of footy.
From speaking with some delegates I get the opinion they are looking at the system with rose coloured glasses and quickly dismissing the what if's (such as the things I have mentioned), every delegate needs to consider the negatives and discuss them properly as in the end this does not just affect individual clubs but the entire league.
If the system is to come in I strongly feel it has to be phased in over 2-3 seasons, have concessions that clubs can apply for, then each year remove one of these concessions until we have the points system fully in place. This will allow for correct management and development at every club.
Thats me on my soap box and its only 9am!!