Junior Football

[Look Good In Leather]

Our 5yo played at TTG in freezing conditions on Friday night. IMO the game could've been called off. I goal umpired and even for me with 5 layers of clothing on it was cold. For the boys (and one girl) who don't realise how to keep warm (by running around) it became a bit of a joke toward the end.

Is there a cold weather clause?

Cold weather clause??? It's a winter sport FFS

As I was saying about common sense....

The kids are 4 and 5!!!! Kids are playing for the enjoyment - there are no official scores kept.

My son didn't enjoy himself in fact he says he doesn't want to play in those conditions any more.

We had a game called off in Canberra due to snow.

Sometimes common sense does need to prevail. It could've been dangerous it was that cold.

Why are 4 & 5 year olds playing? AFL Guidelines say no
We get in trouble if we play kids under the age of 6

[gadj1976]

Our 5yo played at TTG in freezing conditions on Friday night. IMO the game could've been called off. I goal umpired and even for me with 5 layers of clothing on it was cold. For the boys (and one girl) who don't realise how to keep warm (by running around) it became a bit of a joke toward the end.

Is there a cold weather clause?

Cold weather clause??? It's a winter sport FFS

As I was saying about common sense....

The kids are 4 and 5!!!! Kids are playing for the enjoyment - there are no official scores kept.

My son didn't enjoy himself in fact he says he doesn't want to play in those conditions any more.

We had a game called off in Canberra due to snow.

Sometimes common sense does need to prevail. It could've been dangerous it was that cold.

did he get a kick ? that could be the reason

4.1.

[gadj1976]

Our 5yo played at TTG in freezing conditions on Friday night. IMO the game could've been called off. I goal umpired and even for me with 5 layers of clothing on it was cold. For the boys (and one girl) who don't realise how to keep warm (by running around) it became a bit of a joke toward the end.

Is there a cold weather clause?

Cold weather clause??? It's a winter sport FFS

As I was saying about common sense....

The kids are 4 and 5!!!! Kids are playing for the enjoyment - there are no official scores kept.

My son didn't enjoy himself in fact he says he doesn't want to play in those conditions any more.

We had a game called off in Canberra due to snow.

Sometimes common sense does need to prevail. It could've been dangerous it was that cold.

Why are 4 & 5 year olds playing? AFL Guidelines say no
We get in trouble if we play kids under the age of 6

He's playing Under 6's in NEMJFA.

[Demon Juke]

Why are 4 & 5 year olds playing? AFL Guidelines say no
We get in trouble if we play kids under the age of 6[/quote]

He's playing Under 6's in NEMJFA.[/quote]

I thought NEMJFA rules where that you had to be 5 years old before you could play.?

[gadj1976]

Why are 4 & 5 year olds playing? AFL Guidelines say no
We get in trouble if we play kids under the age of 6

He's playing Under 6's in NEMJFA.[/quote]

I thought NEMJFA rules where that you had to be 5 years old before you could play.?[/quote]

Dunno, I'm not on the board, nor an official. My lad turned 5 in May. All I know is it's U6's, so all I can say is that 4 and 5 yo's are definitely under 6.

[Lightning McQueen]

I thought NEMJFA rules where that you had to be 5 years old before you could play.?

Correct, a kid can't play until they turn 5.

[Robb_Stark]

well its easy to work around team sheets are done by the team manager and sent in by them not the umpires so you can really do anything

[ezydoesitbigfella]

Smithfield Under 18's forfeited last 2 games and coach suspended for 18 months for "bringing game into disrepute"? Three players suspended.......what happened? Are they gone for the season?

[Robb_Stark]

i think they have been kicked out of the 18s comp for good

[Dols]

i think they have been kicked out of the 18s comp for good

the whole suburb should disappear.

[Look Good In Leather]

i think they have been kicked out of the 18s comp for good

Not sure how that is going to help them rebuild, unless the plan is to force them to collapse.

[Senor Moto Gadili]

Smithfield Under 18's forfeited last 2 games and coach suspended for 18 months for "bringing game into disrepute"? Three players suspended.......what happened? Are they gone for the season?

Yes, they are gone for the season. In addition to the suspensions you noted, the A Grade were docked 8 points under the strict terms and conditions that are in place. Smithfield self regulated and withdraw their U18s .... I assume this was done to ensure they did not cause any more damage and jeopardise their A Grade's premiership chances. There was plenty on this topic in the Div 7 forum

[Robb_Stark]

under 18s is good and bad at the same time most of the more skilled players are in the senior ranks the ones that havent got up tot speed yet play 18s throw in some hot headed kids in each team and more often then not trouble follows

[jo172]

under 18s is good and bad at the same time most of the more skilled players are in the senior ranks the ones that havent got up tot speed yet play 18s throw in some hot headed kids in each team and more often then not trouble follows

And hormones, 16-17 year old hormones everywhere.

[Lightning McQueen]

i think they have been kicked out of the 18s comp for good

Not sure how that is going to help them rebuild, unless the plan is to force them to collapse.

From what I heard from the neutral observers that was the goal, they got the raw end of the stick during their games simply because of their postcode.

[bulldogs]

i think they have been kicked out of the 18s comp for good

Not sure how that is going to help them rebuild, unless the plan is to force them to collapse.

From what I heard from the neutral observers that was the goal, they got the raw end of the stick during their games simply because of their postcode.

what rubbish Lightning.
On another Note. Had two great umpires in our under 13 game on the weekend. Use of there voice was fantastic. Well done

[Look Good In Leather]

i think they have been kicked out of the 18s comp for good

Not sure how that is going to help them rebuild, unless the plan is to force them to collapse.

From what I heard from the neutral observers that was the goal, they got the raw end of the stick during their games simply because of their postcode.

what rubbish Lightning.
On another Note. Had two great umpires in our under 13 game on the weekend. Use of there voice was fantastic. Well done

...and once again the Junior Football thread turns into comments about umpires...

[Lightning McQueen]

i think they have been kicked out of the 18s comp for good

Not sure how that is going to help them rebuild, unless the plan is to force them to collapse.

From what I heard from the neutral observers that was the goal, they got the raw end of the stick during their games simply because of their postcode.

what rubbish Lightning.
On another Note. Had two great umpires in our under 13 game on the weekend. Use of there voice was fantastic. Well done

Well it was from both sides of the fence so I rolled with it and took it as legit.

[Lightning McQueen]

...and once again the Junior Football thread turns into comments about umpires...

At least it was positive on this occasion.

[Lightning McQueen]

i think they have been kicked out of the 18s comp for good

the whole suburb should disappear.

Very humane of you, care to adjust your halo?