South vs Sturt Review

[The Sleeping Giant]

...The same reason why We have embraced The Playford Alive project (as opposed to The Alan Parsons project )

So bonding with Playford was a real Turn Of A Friendly Card? I'd still feel a lot safer up that way if there was an Eye In The Sky. Yet with all the recent premierships, the Dogs sure do have some Tales Of Mystery And Imagination to tell.

They play footy like a bunch of I Robots.

[Jim05]

How seriously did the sanfl look at Darwin? Not at all. The sanfl missed the boat on grabbing the Thunder that's for sure.

I think the sticking point was the travel and hotel costs. There are some clubs in Adelaide who cant afford a bus to Noarlunga let alone a package to go to Darwin. If the NT government would cover the costs id be more than happy for them to join, would love to go up and watch the legs play every year

[SANFLnut]

How seriously did the sanfl look at Darwin? Not at all. The sanfl missed the boat on grabbing the Thunder that's for sure.

I think the sticking point was the travel and hotel costs. There are some clubs in Adelaide who cant afford a bus to Noarlunga let alone a package to go to Darwin. If the NT government would cover the costs id be more than happy for them to join, would love to go up and watch the legs play every year

Wouldn't have thought the Qld clubs were any better placed to cover this. I think the NT always wanted to join Qld and the line that they might join us was just part of their bargaining and negotiating for a better deal.

[The Sleeping Giant]

What I think you will find is the NTFL wanted to join the sanfl but the sanfl and Adelaide being so conservative and backward passed on the idea. So the NTFL went for the 2nd best option.

[topsywaldron]

Somehow your club has tapped into a method of getting players to bleed red, white and blue. I'm sure some of your players could get more coin in the Barossa or the like but they love playing for your club.

Not Justin Hardy, he took the money thanks.

you mean Heath Lawry, yes, he took the money but he also left because he couldn't hack the training committment.

as always Centurion is correct, I meant Lawry.

[Mopar Dog]

What I think you will find is the NTFL wanted to join the sanfl but the sanfl and Adelaide being so conservative and backward passed on the idea. So the NTFL went for the 2nd best option.

I thought the AFl helped the QAFl make NT thunder a better offer than the SANFL's.

[The Sleeping Giant]

After the sanfl said no.

[Sojourner]

Why do you go on about Mt Barker constantly. South had no choice but to move otherwise they wouldn't be here today. Sturt will be staying at Unley for the long term so are you OK if we approach the Govt for some help still ?

If South had not moved to Noarlunga we most certainley still would be here today much to the chagrin no doubt of the SANFL and several of its clubs. We had sorted out our debt problems well before the move was made and the venue at St Marys was doing quite nicely in terms of revenue.

Go approach the SANFL for as much as you like, I am sure if the Unley Council hand them the deeds to the oval that they will be more than happy to have a look at it. Whilst you are about it why not have them compulsorly acquire several of the houses next door for a carpark and get a lights project up and running?

Much like Peel Thunder in the WAFL, the SANFL will have little option but to start a new side in Mt Barker if an existing side does not want to move up there considering its the fastest growing now suburban area of Adelaide and has massive growth forecast over the next 25 years. If SANFL is about being local with all areas represented then good luck to them, I am sure the new club will do pretty well with all that area to tap into for players and support rather than in Gods waiting room in the inner city.

[gossipgirl]

well done south, I was pretty dubious about appointing Fuller for hundreds of years but it certainly is starting to pay off.
hopefully their success continues. Really good for the competition

[am Bays]

Why do you go on about Mt Barker constantly. South had no choice but to move otherwise they wouldn't be here today. Sturt will be staying at Unley for the long term so are you OK if we approach the Govt for some help still ?

If South had not moved to Noarlunga we most certainley still would be here today much to the chagrin no doubt of the SANFL and several of its clubs. We had sorted out our debt problems well before the move was made and the venue at St Marys was doing quite nicely in terms of revenue.

Go approach the SANFL for as much as you like, I am sure if the Unley Council hand them the deeds to the oval that they will be more than happy to have a look at it. Whilst you are about it why not have them compulsorly acquire several of the houses next door for a carpark and get a lights project up and running?

Much like Peel Thunder in the WAFL, the SANFL will have little option but to start a new side in Mt Barker if an existing side does not want to move up there considering its the fastest growing now suburban area of Adelaide and has massive growth forecast over the next 25 years. If SANFL is about being local with all areas represented then good luck to them, I am sure the new club will do pretty well with all that area to tap into for players and support rather than in Gods waiting room in the inner city.

Given it takes the same time (20-25 m) to travel from Mt Barker to Unley as it does to travel from Aldinga (where there is massive redevelopment occuring as well) to Noarlunga are you in favour of South relcoating to Aldinga - given you think Sturt should move to Mt Barker as well. I mean there are subdivisions occuring at Myponga and Compass, hate for those kids to be disadvantaged by not having a club close by and Dingy is certainly closer for them than Noarlunga is.

[HOORAY PUNT]

Why do you go on about Mt Barker constantly. South had no choice but to move otherwise they wouldn't be here today. Sturt will be staying at Unley for the long term so are you OK if we approach the Govt for some help still ?

If South had not moved to Noarlunga we most certainley still would be here today much to the chagrin no doubt of the SANFL and several of its clubs. We had sorted out our debt problems well before the move was made and the venue at St Marys was doing quite nicely in terms of revenue.

Go approach the SANFL for as much as you like, I am sure if the Unley Council hand them the deeds to the oval that they will be more than happy to have a look at it. Whilst you are about it why not have them compulsorly acquire several of the houses next door for a carpark and get a lights project up and running?

Much like Peel Thunder in the WAFL, the SANFL will have little option but to start a new side in Mt Barker if an existing side does not want to move up there considering its the fastest growing now suburban area of Adelaide and has massive growth forecast over the next 25 years. If SANFL is about being local with all areas represented then good luck to them, I am sure the new club will do pretty well with all that area to tap into for players and support rather than in Gods waiting room in the inner city.

Now you want Sturt to approach the SANFL ? What are you going on about compulsory acquisitions for , probably going a bit far now.
So Sturt moves to Mt Barker and ignores their supporter base in Adelaide in the hope that they will all follow them up there and hope that thhe Mt Barker locals support Sturt ? Why would a person living up there stop and support Sturt if they alraeday follow another club ?

Like I said , move on from Mt Barker as Sturt won't be there.

[Ronnie]

Why do you go on about Mt Barker constantly. South had no choice but to move otherwise they wouldn't be here today. Sturt will be staying at Unley for the long term so are you OK if we approach the Govt for some help still ?

If South had not moved to Noarlunga we most certainley still would be here today much to the chagrin no doubt of the SANFL and several of its clubs. We had sorted out our debt problems well before the move was made and the venue at St Marys was doing quite nicely in terms of revenue.

Go approach the SANFL for as much as you like, I am sure if the Unley Council hand them the deeds to the oval that they will be more than happy to have a look at it. Whilst you are about it why not have them compulsorly acquire several of the houses next door for a carpark and get a lights project up and running?

Much like Peel Thunder in the WAFL, the SANFL will have little option but to start a new side in Mt Barker if an existing side does not want to move up there considering its the fastest growing now suburban area of Adelaide and has massive growth forecast over the next 25 years. If SANFL is about being local with all areas represented then good luck to them, I am sure the new club will do pretty well with all that area to tap into for players and support rather than in Gods waiting room in the inner city.

All the inner city clubs like Sturt, Norwood, North Adelaide etc aren't about to give up 100 years of their identity to go to the outer burbs.
Having said that Sturt should look at what they can do in Mount Barker zone and that can come in various forms.
It's a balancing act though, in some ways an Oval 5km from the CBD is a better option than one miles away
Demographics change too, you would be surprised how many young families there are in places like Highgate, Goodwood etc. Older parents who have settled in their desired areas often have young kids
still at primary school.
Mt Barker to Unley is not that far anway.

[Bunton]

I think Hooray Punt is correct. Sturt will stay at Unley until either the bank closes them down due to crippling debt, or the tip they play at gets shut down for OH&S reasons.

[blueandwhite]

"Given it takes the same time (20-25 m) to travel from Mt Barker to Unley as it does to travel from Aldinga (where there is massive redevelopment occuring as well) to Noarlunga are you in favour of South relcoating to Aldinga - given you think Sturt should move to Mt Barker as well. I mean there are subdivisions occuring at Myponga and Compass, hate for those kids to be disadvantaged by not having a club close by and Dingy is certainly closer for them than Noarlunga

Great idea! ........South move to Aldinga
why not Cape Decouedic on Kangaroo Island..?
Mate we have been on the move for 120 yrs to accommodate the whims and whinges of other sanfl clubs and the sanfl. Our original area was around Halifax St in the city and believe it or not Kent Town!!! Time for someone else to shift pal, NOT US.

[ORDoubleBlues]

South were certainly playing for each other and giving off to the best option for the team. Wundke was great up forward with 8 goals obviously, I can see why Cross is doing so well in the Advertiser player of the year voting and Stribling - some on this site don't seem to think much of his football - is starting to play the type of football that was expected of him a few years ago and I'm not sure if that's because he has a coach who believes in him or if he has really knuckled down.

Thought it was a better performance against the week before but South really marched on in the last quarter.

Seems Brodie Martin is really struggling at the moment with his decision making and confidence. Is harsh for someone who has suffered serious knee injuries but would feel at this stage his AFL career is over unless he can work his way into Crows before year is out.

[HOORAY PUNT]

I think Hooray Punt is correct. Sturt will stay at Unley until either the bank closes them down due to crippling debt, or the tip they play at gets shut down for OH&S reasons.

What bank Bunton and can you also inform us of the crippling debt . Look forward to your response.

[Sojourner]

Now you want Sturt to approach the SANFL ? What are you going on about compulsory acquisitions for , probably going a bit far now.
So Sturt moves to Mt Barker and ignores their supporter base in Adelaide in the hope that they will all follow them up there and hope that thhe Mt Barker locals support Sturt ? Why would a person living up there stop and support Sturt if they alraeday follow another club ?

Like I said , move on from Mt Barker as Sturt won't be there.

I think you are being a bit harsh there Lester, why wouldent the Sturt faithful continue to follow Sturt if its really only such a short trip up the freeway?

I dont know that compulsory acquistion is out of the question either, why not join forces with Adelaide United and have full terraced stadium built at Unley? It would be good for the State and no doubt good for the club to play night footy at with Adelaide Oval being unavailable.

[Bluedemon]

What I think you will find is the NTFL wanted to join the sanfl but the sanfl and Adelaide being so conservative and backward passed on the idea. So the NTFL went for the 2nd best option.

I thought the AFl helped the QAFl make NT thunder a better offer than the SANFL's.

yes they did, they all joined the new NEAFL competition

[CUTTERMAN]

I think Hooray Punt is correct. Sturt will stay at Unley until either the bank closes them down due to crippling debt, or the tip they play at gets shut down for OH&S reasons.

I'm not sure what your problem is Bunton but nearly every Sturt supporter on this thread has been happy for your team's increasing success and congratulated South on their victory. Yet you keep crapping on about Unley Oval wahh wahh wahh, Sturt are bankrupt, close them down, pissfartpissfart. You're like a bitchy old woman whose only friend is the dead cat in her cupboard. Try to negate the crap emanating from your gob and just enjoy your team's journey. Life can be enjoyable if you let it.

[CENTURION]

wow.....I think, in closing, We can agree that Sturt won't be going to Unley.......but someone will one day.....and soon.