SAAFL Div 7 & 7R (2010)

[Q.]

does anyone have an opinion on the saafl plan to merge d6 & d7 into one d6 then divide it into a north and south league next season.

Where have you heard this?

I think this would be a terrible idea but I doubt there is any truth to this.

Could look like this

South - Henley, Adelaidel Uni, Flinders Uni, CLG, Kenilworth, SHOC, Mitchell Park, Glenunga, Nth Haven & BOS
North - Central United, Paralowie, TTG, Modbury, Trinity, Angle Vale, Athelstone, Ingle Farm, Houghton & Mawson Lakes

Havens could probably go either zone, but I'm sure they'd be happier with the south

Some teams would be on the wrong end of a shellacking most weeks if that was to be the structure.

[BFG]

does anyone have an opinion on the saafl plan to merge d6 & d7 into one d6 then divide it into a north and south league next season.

Where have you heard this?

I think this would be a terrible idea but I doubt there is any truth to this.

Could look like this

South - Henley, Adelaidel Uni, Flinders Uni, CLG, Kenilworth, SHOC, Mitchell Park, Glenunga, Nth Haven & BOS
North - Central United, Paralowie, TTG, Modbury, Trinity, Angle Vale, Athelstone, Ingle Farm, Houghton & Mawson Lakes

Havens could probably go either zone, but I'm sure they'd be happier with the south

how would promotion relagation work?

the top side from north and south play off for a flag and both go up to div 5?
would be a strange concept and not one most clubs would agree to

[Roaring Lion!]

Any news on recruits or happenings in this div very quiet!!!!

Glenunga may go better than their straight sets exit this year & should go alright as have added more depth...

[mr red white & blue]

mr riddler it was suggested in an email from saafl to all clubs this week ,mr shadiac wanted our views

[milo keraghan]

can you name any names and where there from Roaring lion

[beef]

can you name any names and where there from Roaring lion

Considering who coaches Glenunga and where Roaring Lion is from its probably pretty easy to put two and two together to work out where some players are coming from.

[TheAussieBogan]

does anyone have an opinion on the saafl plan to merge d6 & d7 into one d6 then divide it into a north and south league next season.

Where did you hear this Mr RW&B?

I can confirm that the SAAFL requested clubs to respond to this proposal with either a yes or no.

The details didn't confirm details in regards to finals, relegation and promotion though.

Other than saving teams from long treks to the otherside of town, I don't see the advantage to this idea

I would be keen to know if any clubs say yes and their reasoning for it.

Any news on recruits or happenings in this div very quiet!!!!

Glenunga may go better than their straight sets exit this year & should go alright as have added more depth...

I'm also trying to convince some of the players from 2008 & 2009 to come back and strengthen the B grade, however that might just cost me my spot in the team.

Anyone after a unfit player who has had 3 previous owners and alot of mileage on the tank?

[LaughingKookaburra]

Don't agree with the North & South concept for div 6/7 alone. Think it could work if div 1 was the premier competition then the rest were north & south going down the grades. Mind you I don't really agree with C grade sides in div 6 either taking the A grade spots of other clubs in currently in div 7.

[finn]

Don't agree with the North & South concept for div 6/7 alone. Think it could work if div 1 was the premier competition then the rest were north & south going down the grades. Mind you I don't really agree with C grade sides in div 6 either taking the A grade spots of other clubs in currently in div 7.

if the c grade are good enough and want to go up - what's the problem?
if the a grade is not good enough to play off in div 7, how'd they go in div 6?

[LaughingKookaburra]

By no means is my opinion the be all and end all, its just my thoughts. I still reckon Central Utd would have done just as well as Henley did this year and seeing as Central Utd have their A's in div 7 I beleive they should have the preference. Also the fact that div 7 C grade sides have the choice to stay down if they wish initially doesn't sit well with me either.

[Jugs]

Who is coaching the Crabs in 11? Surely not Brokensha as you can only flog a dead horse so many times.

[finn]

By no means is my opinion the be all and end all, its just my thoughts. I still reckon Central Utd would have done just as well as Henley did this year and seeing as Central Utd have their A's in div 7 I beleive they should have the preference. Also the fact that div 7 C grade sides have the choice to stay down if they wish initially doesn't sit well with me either.

should they not have a choice?
henley had their year of staying down and made the gf again - meaning they were good enough for promotion not once but two years in a row; meaning that a grade sides also had two years to be better than them.
i'm not suggesting your opinion is wrong but i don't agree with it given the current structure of the league

[TheAussieBogan]

Also the fact that div 7 C grade sides have the choice to stay down if they wish initially doesn't sit well with me either.

I don't think they should have the choice, I think if you finish top two you should be forced to be promoted whether your the A grade or the C grade, its stops team like Adelaide Uni and Henley who have multiple teams, alot of players and depth from having a strangle hold on the lower divs and I think Adelaide Uni will do very well in Div 6 next year.

I don't think teams should be elevated just because they only have 2 teams.

[Esteban Vihaio]

Who is coaching the Crabs in 11? Surely not Brokensha as you can only flog a dead horse so many times.

Brokensha

[furiousflemo]

does anyone have an opinion on the saafl plan to merge d6 & d7 into one d6 then divide it into a north and south league next season.

Does'nt sound very popular this, but I personally think its worth looking at. As an older player I dont like to travel so I would be happy to trial this idea. I know of players in the past "suddenly" being called into work when we have played Kenilwoth away a few years back. I think the 45-60 min trek may have been the real reason.
I think this in an innovative idea that has some merit...Why not trial it for a year and see how it goes? Not as though sheep stations are at stake.

[LaughingKookaburra]

What is the difference of Salisbury North v SHOC to Central United v Kenilworth? Why should it only be only div 6/7 that are the test dummies. All in or none in as far as I am concerned, end of the year have a play off like a "World Series" scenario. Div 1 N v Div 1 S and so on. Then also play a rep game mid year. Would be a great way to promote amateur football. Will never happen but.

[Punk Rooster]

can you name any names and where there from Roaring lion

Considering who coaches Glenunga and where Roaring Lion is from its probably pretty easy to put two and two together to work out where some players are coming from.

is it considered poor form to grab players from your former club?

[woodublieve12]

can you name any names and where there from Roaring lion

Considering who coaches Glenunga and where Roaring Lion is from its probably pretty easy to put two and two together to work out where some players are coming from.

is it considered poor form to grab players from your former club?

depends really, if that coach is goin around poaching players, probably not cool. however if those players are keen to go and wanna play with there mate (who happens to be the coach) don't see a problem... obviously there current club isn't doin it for them anymore..

[furiousflemo]

What is the difference of Salisbury North v SHOC to Central United v Kenilworth? Why should it only be only div 6/7 that are the test dummies. All in or none in as far as I am concerned, end of the year have a play off like a "World Series" scenario. Div 1 N v Div 1 S and so on. Then also play a rep game mid year. Would be a great way to promote amateur football. Will never happen but.

No difference....I know change is usually met with some resistance, but why not experiment with ideas like this. How do we know if it's a worthwhile excercise if we dont try it out? Would be nice to see a bit more detail as to how it's all gonna work though.