Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:12 ammorell wrote:Just to be a member or to ask a question?
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:14 amMr Beefy wrote:morell wrote:Just to be a member or to ask a question?
To be a member.
I think this section of the constitution is largely ignored - $50 is $50...
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:16 ammorell wrote:and it looks like morell will work out how much money we need to competitive in D6, D5 and beyond.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:21 amPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:22 amOh yeah?Footy Chick wrote:morell wrote:and it looks like morell will work out how much money we need to competitive in D6, D5 and beyond.
One thing you'd almost guarantee is this: Whatever the amount they spent in the last 2 years, will never be repeated.
Flinders Park may be your new targets as the big spenders
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:24 ammorell wrote:Hahaha My Beefy you crack me up.
Don't worry, I wont rock up and ask awkward questions as I know it would be disrespectful and I've got nothing but respect for Rosies.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:25 am
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:25 ammorell wrote: So its $50 for membership and I can rock up and ask precisely:
"How much did "we" spend, in total, for player payments, awards and other incentives"
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:30 amPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:34 amEB53 wrote:The football slutos have had their way for far too long. Why should clubs, in the strive for success, have volunteers work their guts out to see the fruits of their labour devoured by players who take everything they can get and put nothing back. Good money that could be spent on grassroots development wasted on overrated players that would only receive $80.00 per game at SANFL seconds but we have clubs paying $25k plus for a season for ONE player. At what point does it stop? The whole system needs a reality check. We, the clubs have no_one to blame but ourselves.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:37 amOhhhh I like you!EB53 wrote:The football slutos have had their way for far too long. Why should clubs, in the strive for success, have volunteers work their guts out to see the fruits of their labour devoured by players who take everything they can get and put nothing back. Good money that could be spent on grassroots development wasted on overrated players that would only receive $80.00 per game at SANFL seconds but we have clubs paying $25k plus for a season for ONE player. At what point does it stop? The whole system needs a reality check. We, the clubs have no_one to blame but ourselves.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:46 amEB53 wrote:The football slutos have had their way for far too long. Why should clubs, in the strive for success, have volunteers work their guts out to see the fruits of their labour devoured by players who take everything they can get and put nothing back. Good money that could be spent on grassroots development wasted on overrated players that would only receive $80.00 per game at SANFL seconds but we have clubs paying $25k plus for a season for ONE player. At what point does it stop? The whole system needs a reality check. We, the clubs have no_one to blame but ourselves.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:12 pmLightning McQueen wrote:EB53 wrote:The football slutos have had their way for far too long. Why should clubs, in the strive for success, have volunteers work their guts out to see the fruits of their labour devoured by players who take everything they can get and put nothing back. Good money that could be spent on grassroots development wasted on overrated players that would only receive $80.00 per game at SANFL seconds but we have clubs paying $25k plus for a season for ONE player. At what point does it stop? The whole system needs a reality check. We, the clubs have no_one to blame but ourselves.
Because players don't want to risk their livelihood and jobs through injury for nothing, dangle a substantial carrot in front of them and the risk seems more worth it.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:35 pmPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:45 pmDogwatcher wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:EB53 wrote:The football slutos have had their way for far too long. Why should clubs, in the strive for success, have volunteers work their guts out to see the fruits of their labour devoured by players who take everything they can get and put nothing back. Good money that could be spent on grassroots development wasted on overrated players that would only receive $80.00 per game at SANFL seconds but we have clubs paying $25k plus for a season for ONE player. At what point does it stop? The whole system needs a reality check. We, the clubs have no_one to blame but ourselves.
Because players don't want to risk their livelihood and jobs through injury for nothing, dangle a substantial carrot in front of them and the risk seems more worth it.
If the money wasn't there, most would still play.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:47 pmLightning McQueen wrote:Dogwatcher wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:EB53 wrote:The football slutos have had their way for far too long. Why should clubs, in the strive for success, have volunteers work their guts out to see the fruits of their labour devoured by players who take everything they can get and put nothing back. Good money that could be spent on grassroots development wasted on overrated players that would only receive $80.00 per game at SANFL seconds but we have clubs paying $25k plus for a season for ONE player. At what point does it stop? The whole system needs a reality check. We, the clubs have no_one to blame but ourselves.
Because players don't want to risk their livelihood and jobs through injury for nothing, dangle a substantial carrot in front of them and the risk seems more worth it.
If the money wasn't there, most would still play.
Doubt it, that's like wondering if a div 6 club could beat a div 1R though.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:55 pmDogwatcher wrote:
Thousands upon thousands of people play all sorts of sport without getting paid.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:25 pmLightning McQueen wrote:EB53 wrote:The football slutos have had their way for far too long. Why should clubs, in the strive for success, have volunteers work their guts out to see the fruits of their labour devoured by players who take everything they can get and put nothing back. Good money that could be spent on grassroots development wasted on overrated players that would only receive $80.00 per game at SANFL seconds but we have clubs paying $25k plus for a season for ONE player. At what point does it stop? The whole system needs a reality check. We, the clubs have no_one to blame but ourselves.
Because players don't want to risk their livelihood and jobs through injury for nothing, dangle a substantial carrot in front of them and the risk seems more worth it.
Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 3:17 pmPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:10 pmSpangas wrote:Lightning McQueen wrote:EB53 wrote:The football slutos have had their way for far too long. Why should clubs, in the strive for success, have volunteers work their guts out to see the fruits of their labour devoured by players who take everything they can get and put nothing back. Good money that could be spent on grassroots development wasted on overrated players that would only receive $80.00 per game at SANFL seconds but we have clubs paying $25k plus for a season for ONE player. At what point does it stop? The whole system needs a reality check. We, the clubs have no_one to blame but ourselves.
Because players don't want to risk their livelihood and jobs through injury for nothing, dangle a substantial carrot in front of them and the risk seems more worth it.
Too many of these blokes in a 'team' would destroy a football club. I believe sport should be played for enjoyment, not for profit.