SAAFL Division 7 2013

[great catch]

The Smithfield Football Club have got to be kidding. They cannot seriously say that Smithfield didn't on numerous occasions do things that have no place on or off the football field or in society for that matter. If you think you are totally innocent of any other issues other than the 2 stated, well your club is along way away from rectifying the culture of your club.
Sick and tired of the woo is me attitude of Smithfield.I excuse the coach on this cause he did his best to curb it but violence and intimidation was alive and well at Smithfield all season.
Many a player and club is happy to see the back end of this club. Hopefully it will be for a long time.

YOU ARE A COMPLETE JOKE, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED

I have been a staunch supporter of what Smithfield had done up until the day the "incidents" happened.
I can't believe some people think it is ok to;
Kick in an oppositions door at half time.
Run the length of the field to king hit someone.
Intimidate kids that were goal umpiring and threatening them with violence.
Hold a player down while another player hits him.
It was a dark day, and yes the umpires weren't going to lay a report. Hell they were to scared to go in their own change rooms at half time.
Don't forget this is our C grade team. The team we use to bring our juniors through to get a taste of good quality senior footy before they move to B grade and higher. Would you like to expose your 16 or 17 year old lad to this rubbish.
Wonder why kids are playing basketball, soccer etc!!!?!

For 1 no one kicked in your doors and 2 nobody king hit any of your players I seen it all, one of your players throw the first punch, have a think about what your saying, and 3 no one put a threat on your goal umpire they ask for someone else to umpire because he called a point when it was clearly a goal witch could of upset the game as we only won bye 5 points, so get your facts right before talking us down

[The Cows]

The Smithfield Football Club have got to be kidding. They cannot seriously say that Smithfield didn't on numerous occasions do things that have no place on or off the football field or in society for that matter. If you think you are totally innocent of any other issues other than the 2 stated, well your club is along way away from rectifying the culture of your club.
Sick and tired of the woo is me attitude of Smithfield.I excuse the coach on this cause he did his best to curb it but violence and intimidation was alive and well at Smithfield all season.
Many a player and club is happy to see the back end of this club. Hopefully it will be for a long time.

YOU ARE A COMPLETE JOKE, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED

I have been a staunch supporter of what Smithfield had done up until the day the "incidents" happened.
I can't believe some people think it is ok to;
Kick in an oppositions door at half time.
Run the length of the field to king hit someone.
Intimidate kids that were goal umpiring and threatening them with violence.
Hold a player down while another player hits him.
It was a dark day, and yes the umpires weren't going to lay a report. Hell they were to scared to go in their own change rooms at half time.
Don't forget this is our C grade team. The team we use to bring our juniors through to get a taste of good quality senior footy before they move to B grade and higher. Would you like to expose your 16 or 17 year old lad to this rubbish.
Wonder why kids are playing basketball, soccer etc!!!?!

For 1 no one kicked in your doors and 2 nobody king hit any of your players I seen it all, one of your players throw the first punch, have a think about what your saying, and 3 no one put a threat on your goal umpire they ask for someone else to umpire because he called a point when it was clearly a goal witch could of upset the game as we only won bye 5 points, so get your facts right before talking us down

Ok bud I'm making it all up!!! Ask your club we sent them the bill!!!

[Half Back Flanker]

At the end of the day the ones I feel sorry for are the players with heaps of talent who are caught up in all this......blokes like Webber, who I rate as one of the best forwards I've ever seen. They're the ones that suffer cause all they wanna do is play footy.

[great catch]

At the end of the day the ones I feel sorry for are the players with heaps of talent who are caught up in all this......blokes like Webber, who I rate as one of the best forwards I've ever seen. They're the ones that suffer cause all they wanna do is play footy.

I couldn't agree with you more champ!

[Half Back Flanker]

At the end of the day the ones I feel sorry for are the players with heaps of talent who are caught up in all this......blokes like Webber, who I rate as one of the best forwards I've ever seen. They're the ones that suffer cause all they wanna do is play footy.

I couldn't agree with you more champ!

I'd love to have him in my team that's for sure!!!!

[panthers]

quote="DO IT DO IT"]The Smithfield Football Club have got to be kidding. They cannot seriously say that Smithfield didn't on numerous occasions do things that have no place on or off the football field or in society for that matter. If you think you are totally innocent of any other issues other than the 2 stated, well your club is along way away from rectifying the culture of your club.
Sick and tired of the woo is me attitude of Smithfield.I excuse the coach on this cause he did his best to curb it but violence and intimidation was alive and well at Smithfield all season.
Many a player and club is happy to see the back end of this club. Hopefully it will be for a long time.[/quote]
YOU ARE A COMPLETE JOKE, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED[/quote]
I have been a staunch supporter of what Smithfield had done up until the day the "incidents" happened.
I can't believe some people think it is ok to;
Kick in an oppositions door at half time.
Run the length of the field to king hit someone.
Intimidate kids that were goal umpiring and threatening them with violence.
Hold a player down while another player hits him.
It was a dark day, and yes the umpires weren't going to lay a report. Hell they were to scared to go in their own change rooms at half time.
Don't forget this is our C grade team. The team we use to bring our juniors through to get a taste of good quality senior footy before they move to B grade and higher. Would you like to expose your 16 or 17 year old lad to this rubbish.
Wonder why kids are playing basketball, soccer etc!!!?![/quote]
For 1 no one kicked in your doors and 2 nobody king hit any of your players I seen it all, one of your players throw the first punch, have a think about what your saying, and 3 no one put a threat on your goal umpire they ask for someone else to umpire because he called a point when it was clearly a goal witch could of upset the game as we only won bye 5 points, so get your facts right before talking us down[/quote]


Hey Cows as someone involved on game days I am well aware of the issues on the day
I don't recall the issues as you say, and when did you send the bill???
I can tell you it has NOT been received.
Also I would like to ask you if it is true that you have expelled and barred a committee member for 12 months ???

[the milky bar kid]

Milky Bar Kid did you see Ingle Farm's Bryant running through half forward in the 1st qtr with only one to beat,the supporters were waiting for a nice side step,running bounce and goal,but while the opposition player was 3ft off the ground he smothered it? That could've been goal of the year.

Not my finest moment & trust me I had plenty of fine moments over the next 3 days. Made the mistake & right away knew I should have borked. Oh well, still a memorable day!

[Q.]

At the end of the day the ones I feel sorry for are the players with heaps of talent who are caught up in all this......blokes like Webber, who I rate as one of the best forwards I've ever seen. They're the ones that suffer cause all they wanna do is play footy.

Have you made him an offer yet

[Half Back Flanker]

At the end of the day the ones I feel sorry for are the players with heaps of talent who are caught up in all this......blokes like Webber, who I rate as one of the best forwards I've ever seen. They're the ones that suffer cause all they wanna do is play footy.

Have you made him an offer yet

Can't afford him mate. No money left in the kitty after the offer you've agreed on with me mate

[Q.]

At the end of the day the ones I feel sorry for are the players with heaps of talent who are caught up in all this......blokes like Webber, who I rate as one of the best forwards I've ever seen. They're the ones that suffer cause all they wanna do is play footy.

Have you made him an offer yet

Can't afford him mate. No money left in the kitty after the offer you've agreed on with me mate

My 7 protein shakes a day gets quite expensive, but I assure you it's worth it in the end.

[Phantom Gossiper]

At the end of the day the ones I feel sorry for are the players with heaps of talent who are caught up in all this......blokes like Webber, who I rate as one of the best forwards I've ever seen. They're the ones that suffer cause all they wanna do is play footy.

Have you made him an offer yet

An offer he can't refuse

[The Cows]

If you are aware of the issues i have noticed you havent raised them.
As far as our club goes we have a very strong history of getting rid of the deadwood so to speak so if someone does the wrong thing..... they get disciplined.
All of our club were told last year that any sort of violence etc was going to be dealt harshly by the SAAFL. Have a look at some of the penalties handed out this year. It is no secret.
I do think your penalties were harsh. Over two years of playing you guys this is the only problem we have had and up until then they have been good games with friendly banter afterward.
It is a shame after the hard work you have done but it all about developing a culture and sticking with it. I do hope all goes well and we see Smithfield back in next year.

[DO IT DO IT]

GREAT CATCH I have every idea with what happened. Witnessed it, been a part of it. So your telling me that Smithfield have not done one thing wrong and this is all just a gigantic misunderstanding. Please. The woo is me attitude of the Smithfield Football Club is rubbish.
Clubs do not have to let Smithfield know that they are putting a complaint in about your club. And if you can't think of anything, ask your coach whether there were any incidents that required him to step in.
And i ask you GREAT CATCH whether the supporters that were involved in the incident v Ingle Farm @ Smithfield attending games previous to that? That the club didn't have an oppurtunity to kick out anyone at that club that was attracting those types of supporters. Or you rang the league and got on the front foot and told them of your situation with these supporters and the worry you had.
No, you let it fester until something dangerous occured that although serious could of been far worse.
Clubs have to be proactive to live a certain culture, it will not just happen. And if you don't then you get whats coming to you.
That is why many a player and club are happy to see the back end of the Smithfield Football Club.

[marbles]

most people are generally good when theyre sober

itd be tough to combat, and maybe harsh on revenue, but maybe dryzones at smithfield anywhere away from the bar, could keep the spectators tame, and also turn many corruptors away

yes its a massive task to enforce, so dont give me backlash, its just a helpful solution to keeping you's in the comp - so blah blah

[Lightning McQueen]

Interesting reading.

[Lightning McQueen]

most people are generally good when theyre sober

itd be tough to combat, and maybe harsh on revenue, but maybe dryzones at smithfield anywhere away from the bar, could keep the spectators tame, and also turn many corruptors away

yes its a massive task to enforce, so dont give me backlash, its just a helpful solution to keeping you's in the comp - so blah blah

I'm sure constructive criticism is always welcomed, that's what you have provided here.

[Dogwatcher]

While I reckon it's up to the clubs. I think the SAAFL can also help the cause a little more. They know what's going on. They know who's there. Work with the police on the issue to help the club deal with the things that are happening on match day.
Sure as eggs, the majority of those causing trouble at games are not there at the club getting teams together during the week.
I don't see why we have a mega cohort of police at an A League game for a possible fight, but the biggest sporting comp in this state can't get support at one of its games.

[Robb_Stark]

everyone is quick to jump on the smithfield bandwagon and have them hung but really what have they done this year a fight broke out at there game against ingle farm on a saturday night then another fight hapen at angle vale ingle farm grand final i would love to know what evidence the SAAFL has built up on smithfield....90 percent of the crap so far is hear say no actual proof has been shown about any matter yet

[Footy Chick]

everyone is quick to jump on the smithfield bandwagon and have them hung but really what have they done this year a fight broke out at there game against ingle farm on a saturday night then another fight hapen at angle vale ingle farm grand final i would love to know what evidence the SAAFL has built up on smithfield....90 percent of the crap so far is hear say no actual proof has been shown about any matter yet

and you have no proof they have no proof

[Robb_Stark]

everyone is quick to jump on the smithfield bandwagon and have them hung but really what have they done this year a fight broke out at there game against ingle farm on a saturday night then another fight hapen at angle vale ingle farm grand final i would love to know what evidence the SAAFL has built up on smithfield....90 percent of the crap so far is hear say no actual proof has been shown about any matter yet

and you have no proof they have no proof

lol good one i have only ever had problems with smithfield back in under 10s/11s/12s in junior football Brahma Lodge vs smithfield in juniors few ended up with all in brawls with players and parents