National 2nd Tier Competiton Discussion

[hereselmo1]

Word is Centrals are about to flip and take up their invite

Clubs were alwats going to backflip once the other said yes. Especially once Port got in.

[holden78]

AFL circus for sycophants and cream dreamers , also its obvious even at this early stage which clubs really rate themselves for 11 flag , so Im glad mine is one of them

[sjt]

Word is Centrals are about to flip and take up their invite

Clubs were alwats going to backflip once the other said yes. Especially once Port got in.

I think you may be a bit behind with the news, hereselmo1. Maybe refer the SANfl press release or Adelaide now article.

[7-Dog]

I love that there are some clubs willing to have a go at the competition.
If it fails like alot of people expect, then it will fade from our memories pretty quickly.

If it does succeed in 2011 and is a better competition than expected, the interest levels from the non-participating teams will increase - But it'll be on the back of it not really being a Champions league.

I'm not really sure what the whole idea is trying to achieve:
Expanding Aussie Rules, expanding local teams fanbase, $$$$$, player exposure or is it the kickstart to reserves/2nd National competition or all of the above?

This competition could lead into a National comp with Conferences, Divisions etc.

[7-Dog]

According to press reports, Central District, Norwood, Woodville/West Torrens, Glenelg and Sturt have all passed, with West Adelaide, North Adelaide and Port Adelaide all advising the SANFL they will play if given an invitation (as have South Adelaide, if, for any reason, any of the other three drop out).

Eddie McGuire wouldn't let them play in their prison bar uniform...

But Swan Districts would be o.k?

Who is Eddie McGuire?

[hereselmo1]

Word is Centrals are about to flip and take up their invite

Clubs were alwats going to backflip once the other said yes. Especially once Port got in.

I think you may be a bit behind with the news, hereselmo1. Maybe refer the SANfl press release or Adelaide now article.

Give it time.

[SDK]

Can just imagine the headlines ....

SA WOODEN SPOONER WINS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.

South Adelaide the wooden spooner of the SANFL today deafeated Swan Districts by 87 points to become the Champions of Champions.
Whilst winless so far this season in the SANFL South Adelaide ........

[CENTURION]

According to press reports, Central District, Norwood, Woodville/West Torrens, Glenelg and Sturt have all passed, with West Adelaide, North Adelaide and Port Adelaide all advising the SANFL they will play if given an invitation (as have South Adelaide, if, for any reason, any of the other three drop out).

Eddie McGuire wouldn't let them play in their prison bar uniform...

But Swan Districts would be o.k?

Who is Eddie McGuire?

funny how the successful sides aren't interested but the others are. why is this?

[Dutchy]

Statement
Proposed ‘Champions League’

The Glenelg Football wishes to make the following statement to its members
and key stakeholders concerning its decision not to participate in the proposed
Champions League in 2011.
1. Firstly, we did not earn the right to participate on our own merit. We
finished fourth in the 2010 SANFL Premiership (the top 3 SANFL clubs
qualified for an initial invitation).
2. Secondly, we have just completed a comprehensive football review and are
clearly committed to doing whatever it takes to win our next SANFL
Premiership. Our Club's firm view, following consultation with all internal
stakeholders including our highly respected medical team, is that
participating in this proposed 2011 ‘Champions League’ may compromise the
plans we have in place to challenge for the 2011 SANFL Premiership.
3. Thirdly, there are a number of unresolved factors with regard to conditions of
participation in the competition as currently presented by the AFL including
costs and associated commercial implications including sponsorship rights.
Notwithstanding the above, our Club remains broadly supportive of the concept for
such a competition and see some merit in future participation should the issues be
addressed and we earn the right to participate in the future.
The Club wishes to make it clear it spent considerable time in reaching this position
having considered all factors based on the information available.

[Dog_ger]

Dogs would love to be there but they won't.

It's just not worth it..!

[Apachebulldog]

Fantastic, now six SANFL clubs have told the AFL to virtually shove it well done to all !

[matho72]

Joint Press Release from Centrals, Norwood, Eagles and Sturt

http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/News/CEOUPDATE/MEDIARELEASECHAMPIONSLEAGUECUP.aspx

[Dog_ger]

1. Good idea.

2. Not enough cash.

3. It's got to be on free to air to grow.

[cripple]

According to press reports, Central District, Norwood, Woodville/West Torrens, Glenelg and Sturt have all passed, with West Adelaide, North Adelaide and Port Adelaide all advising the SANFL they will play if given an invitation (as have South Adelaide, if, for any reason, any of the other three drop out).

Eddie McGuire wouldn't let them play in their prison bar uniform...

But Swan Districts would be o.k?

Who is Eddie McGuire?

funny how the successful sides aren't interested but the others are. why is this?

I think swan districts and North Ballarat would class themselves as successful. There is only 1 successful team from the countries premier comps that have said no thanks.

[CUTTERMAN]

Fantastic, now six SANFL clubs have told the AFL to virtually shove it well done to all !

Agree

[SDK]

WOFT !

[DOC]

Fantastic, now six SANFL clubs have told the AFL to virtually shove it well done to all !

Six??

Five I know. Who is the other?

[Mr Irate]

Joint Press Release from Centrals, Norwood, Eagles and Sturt

http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/News/CEOUPDATE/MEDIARELEASECHAMPIONSLEAGUECUP.aspx

So they could agree on not participating but not on choice of font

[Mr Irate]

Fantastic, now six SANFL clubs have told the AFL to virtually shove it well done to all !

Six??

Five I know. Who is the other?

North Adelaide United

[DOC]

Fantastic, now six SANFL clubs have told the AFL to virtually shove it well done to all !

Six??

Five I know. Who is the other?

North Adelaide United

Really. Read that they were in. When did they pull out?