The Difference

[Phantom Gossiper]

C grade the fitness levels are definately not as high, but also I've found in C grade sides over the years, that some players are new to the game and learning, some just dont have the skill level but also the general awareness and understanding on a field and how to read the play.

Having said that, there have been plenty of quality blokes play in C grade sides.

[S Demon]

The average age in the C grade is certainly different to years gone by IMO. The average age of our Grand Final side from this year was 24, including 9 players 20 or under.

That average drops to 23 when you take out Andre (43) and Barta (34).

Not as many old blokes running around these days. The talent gap between C grade and B grade isn't as big as it used to be, certainly not at our club anyway. I believe that 20 of the 25 players that played in our GF side could easily have played in our B grade side if required

['00'02'03'07]

I think the C grade has more younger blokes running around then when I started senior footy back in the mid 90s. It seems to be more of a running game these days compared to be a hell of alot more physical type of game when I started but maybe that is due to lack of speed now and being in the forward line rather then the midfield due to lack of fitness these days
What are you up to next year Aussiebogan. Are Glenunga likely to get a C grade. If not you would be more then welcome out at Ovies next season im sure