SAAFL Div 7 & 7R (2009)

[Q.]

This question is in response to a few of the posts. How many clubs in Div 7 do you think pay players? I do know CLG threw around a bit of coin to the quickly rise the division (although I think they are still stuck in 6, no)?

Not trying to have a go, but I would have thought if you were an emerging club or one going through hard times, paying players would only hide the real issues, such as junior development, player retention, and attracting good club men?

That's why we have gone down the path of rewarding the entire playing group for their commitment by significantly increasing the cash given for best player awards and by giving drink cards to A-Grade players for each win. It gives something back to the club men and hopefully helps with player retention. It's probably not going to pull gun players from other clubs, but it's a fair system that we can try and build on.

[The Riddler]

I heard a rumour that horse may be back at the saints. Any truth in that rumour? A good quality pickup for St. Pauls if the rumour is true.

News to me!

[carey]

I heard a rumour that horse may be back at the saints. Any truth in that rumour? A good quality pickup for St. Pauls if the rumour is true.

News to me!

i'm not a mod. on here or anything put i will edit the riddlers post for him it should've read as follows;

Thats welcome news to me!

[The Riddler]

So by Nth Pines stating we will be having 2 team this year means we are laying all our cards on the table? I dont recall seeing any names posted on here being linked to Nth Pines.

Had a rough day Bigshow? chill out mate not having a crack at North Pines in anyway merely stated no other clubs besides yourself or Ovingham have really stated on here how their numbers are looking or talked about new recruits.

It's your perogative to do so just like i choose not to for St Paul's.[/quote]

Nah buddy just trying to bait ya to try and get some info from you about St Pauls. Talk has been pretty slow on here about numbers from other clubs etc.[/quote]

no worries mate...we haven't started training yet so I can't tell you how many we've had on the track but we've had a couple of get togethers since seasons end and numbers have been healthy...can confirm we've only lost 1 player from last season who has left for a change of scenery at a higher grade.

[The Riddler]

I heard a rumour that horse may be back at the saints. Any truth in that rumour? A good quality pickup for St. Pauls if the rumour is true.

News to me!

i'm not a mod. on here or anything put i will edit the riddlers post for him it should've read as follows;

Thats welcome news to me!

['00'02'03'07]

He would be a welcome recruit to any div 7 side. Like I said was just a rumour that I heard recently so not sure how correct it is.

[milo keraghan]

I heard a rumour that horse may be back at the saints. Any truth in that rumour? A good quality pickup for St. Pauls if the rumour is true.

News to me!

If st pauls where to get horse back would be huge for them great player!

[Q.]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

[The Riddler]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

[The Ash Man]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

Great news riddler.
Hope it all works out
Well done to the club for taking the step forward

[Bigshow82]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

Good move in terms of getting a good oval and facilities. Was there a concern about loss of club identity maybe? I know that Nth Pines struggle with sponsorship etc for that reason, nobody really knows where Nth Pines is. Clubs that are not named after there suburb can find it difficult. While you were playing out of St Pauls College you at least had that identity and people knew where you were.
Mawson Lakes is untapped yes but now you are competing with local and established clubs for recruits such as Pooraka and Salisbury West.

[The Riddler]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

Good move in terms of getting a good oval and facilities. Was there a concern about loss of club identity maybe? I know that Nth Pines struggle with sponsorship etc for that reason, nobody really knows where Nth Pines is. Clubs that are not named after there suburb can find it difficult. While you were playing out of St Pauls College you at least had that identity and people knew where you were.
Mawson Lakes is untapped yes but now you are competing with local and established clubs for recruits such as Pooraka and Salisbury West.

Name change and creating a new identity was discussed but we do not want to change our name or our affiliation with the school....the school has been great to us but we feel if we are to survive and grow the move needed to be made....we will still hope to have a level of involvement with the school.

We've touched based with a few of the local businesses already and sponsorship is looking very bright as we now have clubrooms, a website, permanent benches, scoreboard and a ground we can advertise on as opposed to a school where you are very limited.

I look at Rostrevor they play at Campbelltown but people know where they are? And yes Pooraka and Salisbury West are in the same sort of area and we will be competiting with them for players but when Golden Grove (similar to Mawson Lakes) came in they had to compete with some powerhouses in TTG and Modbury and they are going great guns now.

We're not saying this will turn the club around next year this decision was based on the future.

[Bradman]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

Is this a media release????

[Bigshow82]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

Good move in terms of getting a good oval and facilities. Was there a concern about loss of club identity maybe? I know that Nth Pines struggle with sponsorship etc for that reason, nobody really knows where Nth Pines is. Clubs that are not named after there suburb can find it difficult. While you were playing out of St Pauls College you at least had that identity and people knew where you were.
Mawson Lakes is untapped yes but now you are competing with local and established clubs for recruits such as Pooraka and Salisbury West.

Name change and creating a new identity was discussed but we do not want to change our name or our affiliation with the school....the school has been great to us but we feel if we are to survive and grow the move needed to be made....we will still hope to have a level of involvement with the school.

We've touched based with a few of the local businesses already and sponsorship is looking very bright as we now have clubrooms, a website, permanent benches, scoreboard and a ground we can advertise on as opposed to a school where you are very limited.

I look at Rostrevor they play at Campbelltown but people know where they are? And yes Pooraka and Salisbury West are in the same sort of area and we will be competiting with them for players but when Golden Grove (similar to Mawson Lakes) came in they had to compete with some powerhouses in TTG and Modbury and they are going great guns now.

We're not saying this will turn the club around next year this decision was based on the future.

As I said I think it is a good move and I hope it all works out for you guys.

[The Riddler]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

Is this a media release????

Press conference at 2pm at the clubrooms

[Browny25]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

"Mawson Lakes Footy Club" - I can see it within 5 years..

Great positive move for the club though. What does the Highlander think of this?

[Footy Chick]

"Mawson Lakes Footy Club" - I can see it within 5 years..

Great positive move for the club though. What does the Highlander think of this?

yeah, the "Mawson Maulers" or the "Mawson Mongrels"

[The Riddler]

Any word on whether St Pauls have come to a decision on the Mawson Lakes move?

St Paul's have decided to move down to Mawson Lakes and make it our new home for 2009 and hopefully beyond...club had a meeting last week which involved all the players and committee and it was unanimously agreed upon that we head down there in order for us to grow as a footy club.

Full clubroom facilities are now available to us and not to mention the benefit of playing on a lush surface as compared to the concrete we have been playing on.....we will hopefully sign the lease in the next week or so.

We see Mawson Lakes as an untapped resource in regards to football and hopefully we can set up a strong base in the community.

"Mawson Lakes Footy Club" - I can see it within 5 years..

Great positive move for the club though. What does the Highlander think of this?

Highlander will still be onboard as our major sponsor (hopefully ) as we'll still be heading their after our away games plus we'll more than likely buy our alcohol from them also.

[The Riddler]

"Mawson Lakes Footy Club" - I can see it within 5 years..

Great positive move for the club though. What does the Highlander think of this?

yeah, the "Mawson Maulers" or the "Mawson Mongrels"

Northern Cobras was thrown up as a joke but it actually doesn't sound too bad

[Browny25]

"Mawson Lakes Footy Club" - I can see it within 5 years..

Great positive move for the club though. What does the Highlander think of this?

yeah, the "Mawson Maulers" or the "Mawson Mongrels"

Their club umpires can be known as the Mawson Maggots!

Team name - Mawson Lakes Mosquito's!