Re: JUNIOR FOOTBALL
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MatteeG wrote:So I also assume there will be no carnival for 8s and 10s next year?
Without scores how will it run?
Just play 3 games and every kid gets a participation certificate....
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MatteeG wrote:So I also assume there will be no carnival for 8s and 10s next year?
Without scores how will it run?
Look Good In Leather wrote:
According to the AFL and some academic from Flinders Uni, this concept is detrimental to their development.
heater31 wrote:
Just play 3 games and every kid gets a participation certificate....![]()
MatteeG wrote:So I also assume there will be no carnival for 8s and 10s next year?
Without scores how will it run?
Dutchy wrote:I dont think they even know how it will run next year, but they have officially said no medals or shields. They did give out a participation pennant to all the kids this year which actually looks pretty good and the kids liked it.
Considering there will be 40+ Under 8 teams next year with the change to 12 a side it will be a logistical nightmare
Dutchy wrote:Or North/South?
Keyser Soze wrote:Dutchy wrote:I dont think they even know how it will run next year, but they have officially said no medals or shields. They did give out a participation pennant to all the kids this year which actually looks pretty good and the kids liked it.
Considering there will be 40+ Under 8 teams next year with the change to 12 a side it will be a logistical nightmare[/quote
The SFL will need to start the fixture now to get it out by round 1 next year, didnt get it out til round 3 this year with 25 teams.
I really think the SFL need to review some of the under 8 rules.
1. The player should have to kick in from full back, it got to the stage where the teams biggest kick just played on to himself ran to the edge of the zone and booted it, his 5 team mates just stood and watched.
2. Some smothering should be allowed as a way to get possession. Dangerous smothers like jumping over a players leg should be a free kick.
Overall I feel the rest of the rules work ok and less numbers on the field wont be an issue.
Well done to host Cove.
Leo wrote:After being out of the game for several years, reading this forum has just convinced me to buy my young boys a set of golf clubs, or a tennis racquet when they are old enough. WTF has happened to the game of footy? Run by politicians and people with university degrees that know what's best for our kids growing up?? God help any willing parent who wishes to volunteer their time to put a smile on the face of some kids..............They will be told they are doing it wrong and told to do it THE CORRECT WAY! Volunteers are priceless, the kids are the future. Let the game be played in spirit it has been played for the last 150 years. If someone doesn't like that, then find something else to play.
Just a concerned dad.
Moe wrote:I feel it should be a free kick if another player has not touched it before reaching the centre. Goal square needs to be cleared of all players as well so kicker has some space.
Dutchy wrote:Absolutely, both our teams didnt make the finals but had a great day out, including 8 kids who won the shield last year. 1 day of competition a year isn't going to hurt anyone. Ive spoken to a few people at other clubs and no one I know supports removing the competitive aspect.
Dutchy wrote:Well done to Brighton Black on winning the u12 carnival today, again another great day out, well done OSBLFC, they do it well.
Proud of my kids who clawed their way back from 15 points down in the last half against Brighton to hit the front with 3 mins to go but couldn't hold on.