HFL Division 2 (Country)

[McGovern]

Are there any Kangy followers that can shed some light on what is going wrong down there at Yaroona? After moving across from the strong Southern League and winning the '06 flag they have been in the football wilderness.

When I last saw them they were a professional outfit and now their name only seems to be mentioned when talking about div. 3? The Kangy die-hards out there must be seething at this prospect!

[backdoor]

Kangarilla are going okay. Not dominating the comp but at least they have improved and have most grades which is far better than many others, and if you ask me is just as big a problem as the top 2-3 sides dominating most games. The HFL must do something and I'm confident changes will take shape soon. Gumeracha, Maccy, Sedan and Cally have stuff all junior teams... you just can not survive without kids coming through. Their B's are also struggling and/or are very old so the future really does not look good for them. For mine, if you can't fill 4 out of 5 teams then it's just not good enough. It really does hurt the other Clubs that do have the teams. Maybe this is where a 3rd Division could come into it?

In regards to evening up the A grade competition, maybe more player points should be allocated the lower you are on the table. I know it may not help the bottom 4 but as I said above, I think there are deep issues that need to be dealt with. Only having 2 player points difference between say Echunga/Kersbrook and Nairne/Meadows is just ridiculous. That equates to one extra player being recruited next Season which will not close the 20 goal gap far at all. Any thoughts?

[Droversdog]

@Champ - I cannot see where HTR said they could leapfrog Country.

HTR said "The current top two teams ... (in C Grade) ... would defeat over half Hills Country Bs and unfortunately some of the lower Country A's".

Never did he imply that those teams would beat all of the Country A sides and progress to Central - plus it could never be considered to have a 3rds side playing Central As!

Just out of interest, who are the top sides in C Grade?

[The Duke]

Dropped into the Lobethal oval last Sunday morning and listened to the impact coach address the young dew kickers about the Kakoda Trail and the Battle of Long Tan. Had the testosterone pumping through the veins of the young fella’s, its like riding a bike for the great man

[McGovern]

Kangarilla are going okay. Not dominating the comp but at least they have improved and have most grades which is far better than many others, and if you ask me is just as big a problem as the top 2-3 sides dominating most games. The HFL must do something and I'm confident changes will take shape soon. Gumeracha, Maccy, Sedan and Cally have stuff all junior teams... you just can not survive without kids coming through. Their B's are also struggling and/or are very old so the future really does not look good for them. For mine, if you can't fill 4 out of 5 teams then it's just not good enough. It really does hurt the other Clubs that do have the teams. Maybe this is where a 3rd Division could come into it?

In regards to evening up the A grade competition, maybe more player points should be allocated the lower you are on the table. I know it may not help the bottom 4 but as I said above, I think there are deep issues that need to be dealt with. Only having 2 player points difference between say Echunga/Kersbrook and Nairne/Meadows is just ridiculous. That equates to one extra player being recruited next Season which will not close the 20 goal gap far at all. Any thoughts?

Good to hear Kangy are still hanging in there and seem to have a good junior program. You can't rely on points to quickly turn things around for you, the foundation of your club must be built on a majority of players that have come from the juniors. A few recruits added to this mix will give you a shot at the flag, but they will move on and it will be the ones that have grown up there that will still be there while the wheel turns round again.
It is a real shame that Gum hasn't held on to its talented crop of youngsters of the last 10 years. They can't blame other clubs for poaching players - if you're happy you don't want to leave. Was recruiting and 'instant' success the priority for the football department rather than developing those players into A graders which takes a little time?

[Sniper]

Dropped into the Lobethal oval last Sunday morning and listened to the impact coach address the young dew kickers about the Kakoda Trail and the Battle of Long Tan. Had the testosterone pumping through the veins of the young fella’s, its like riding a bike for the great man

While I missed this stirring occasion, did happen to walk past the Nairne Oval friday evening while the Nairne u/9's were playing ... was a little surprised to hear some of the foul langauge being directed at opponents during the game. Even worse was the fact that this appeared to go unnoticed by the leaders from the club in charge of our next generation of footballers.

[RAMS]

[i]While I missed this stirring occasion, did happen to walk past the Nairne Oval friday evening while the Nairne u/9's were playing ... was a little surprised to hear some of the foul langauge being directed at opponents during the game. Even worse was the fact that this appeared to go unnoticed by the leaders from the club in charge of our next generation of footballers.[/quote][/i]

I know bad behaviour on and off the field at Nairne is not accepted. We have a very strong Junior program and a fantastic Junior Coordinator with great support and leadership from many Parents. Our playing numbers are strong and I take my hat off to the Club volunteers who continue to work at improving the facilities and the environment. I've just spoken to Scott our Junior Coordinator and he'd like to know more about what you're saying, feel free to (PM) me for his number. If what you're saying is correct, action will be taken and the person/people accused will be spoken to about what is acceptable behaviour at our Club.

If you're talking about last night there was a huge crowd and we in fact had 4 games playing during the evening with 4 different Clubs so was it actually someone from Nairne? Also was it a player, parent, supporter... you're a little light on with facts which would be appreciated when making such claims. Also "happen to walk past the Nairne Oval", that's a hell of a walk on a Friday night as the oval is well and truely out of the way and is also off the road, so I'm assuming you were actually at the game.

[redsox]

[i]While I missed this stirring occasion, did happen to walk past the Nairne Oval friday evening while the Nairne u/9's were playing ... was a little surprised to hear some of the foul langauge being directed at opponents during the game. Even worse was the fact that this appeared to go unnoticed by the leaders from the club in charge of our next generation of footballers.

[/i]

I know bad behaviour on and off the field at Nairne is not accepted. We have a very strong Junior program and a fantastic Junior Coordinator with great support and leadership from many Parents. Our playing numbers are strong and I take my hat off to the Club volunteers who continue to work at improving the facilities and the environment. I've just spoken to Scott our Junior Coordinator and he'd like to know more about what you're saying, feel free to (PM) me for his number. If what you're saying is correct, action will be taken and the person/people accused will be spoken to about what is acceptable behaviour at our Club.

If you're talking about last night there was a huge crowd and we in fact had 4 games playing during the evening with 4 different Clubs so was it actually someone from Nairne? Also was it a player, parent, supporter... you're a little light on with facts which would be appreciated when making such claims. Also "happen to walk past the Nairne Oval", that's a hell of a walk on a Friday night as [b]the oval is well and truely out of the way[/b] and is also off the road, so I'm assuming you were actually at the game.[/quote]

Don't Nairne have u/13's playing u/15's, u/15's playing u/17's and u/17's playing B grade at times. Numbers don't sound that good.

[RAMS]

"redsox" player numbers are strong in comparison to many county footy clubs. Over 50 senior players have committed this year but like most clubs we have had our fair share of injuries so have turned to a colt or two to help out. Yes U15 and U17 are light on but we've had a huge transition between grades, this will sort itself out. Close to 30 x U13's and over 100 modifieds... We're going already and trying to set things up for long term survival and success.

[Backliner]

Out of interest would the HFL be looking at adding teams from say the SFL for Div 2, Div 3? Would travel be a hinderance for say Aldinga?

[Hear the roar]

@Champ - I cannot see where HTR said they could leapfrog Country.

HTR said "The current top two teams ... (in C Grade) ... would defeat over half Hills Country Bs and unfortunately some of the lower Country A's".

Never did he imply that those teams would beat all of the Country A sides and progress to Central - plus it could never be considered to have a 3rds side playing Central As!

Just out of interest, who are the top sides in C Grade?

Blackwood, Mt Lofty (your mob DD!) and Milang.

[Courtney Fish]

Out of interest would the HFL be looking at adding teams from say the SFL for Div 2, Div 3? Would travel be a hinderance for say Aldinga?

From what I have heard some Aldinga folk aren't supporting SFL going to two divisions. Why would they want to change to another Div 2.

[fisho mcspaz]

Out of interest would the HFL be looking at adding teams from say the SFL for Div 2, Div 3? Would travel be a hinderance for say Aldinga?

From what I have heard some Aldinga folk aren't supporting SFL going to two divisions. Why would they want to change to another Div 2.

If there's anyone at Aldinga not supporting two divs, they're keeping very quiet. It would be the best thing for our club and we're well aware of it. Anyway, this is discussion for the SFL forum.

[From The Outer]

Saw my first game for Hills Country football last night and was very suprised by what I saw. The Echunga Vs Nairne game was a very tough game of football and apart from 15 minutes in the first quarter and 3 late Echunga goals it was a really tight contest. There is no doubt the drizzling rain really limited fast flow on football. I was told it was a scrubber league but some of the ball movement from Echunga in these conditions was high quality and they would be competitive against most teams in our league (RMFL). Not one goal was scored in the third quarter and the attack on the ball during this time was quite scary. Loved watching a genuine contest between two committed teams.

[Champ]

Saw my first game for Hills Country football last night and was very suprised by what I saw. The Echunga Vs Nairne game was a very tough game of football and apart from 15 minutes in the first quarter and 3 late Echunga goals it was a really tight contest. There is no doubt the drizzling rain really limited fast flow on football. I was told it was a scrubber league but some of the ball movement from Echunga in these conditions was high quality and they would be competitive against most teams in our league (RMFL). Not one goal was scored in the third quarter and the attack on the ball during this time was quite scary. Loved watching a genuine contest between two committed teams.

Great write up mate, saw the scores and thought weather might've played a part. Apparently both teams were carrying injuries too, the demons finished the game with 16 players on the field.

[FOURTH ESTATE]

Which country team in the Hills Country welched on its deal to supply petrol money to a young 18 y.o. lad after having lured him away from his city club. Club official said sorry we have paid the players and no money left for you. Not very professional at all!!!!!!!

[Panther32]

Which country team in the Hills Country welched on its deal to supply petrol money to a young 18 y.o. lad after having lured him away from his city club. Club official said sorry we have paid the players and no money left for you. Not very professional at all!!!!!!!

Ummmm...Meadows, Birdwood, Kersbrook, Kangarilla, Maccelsefield, Sedan Cambrai, Callington, Echunga or Nairne Bremer???

[hamish]

Which country team in the Hills Country welched on its deal to supply petrol money to a young 18 y.o. lad after having lured him away from his city club. Club official said sorry we have paid the players and no money left for you. Not very professional at all!!!!!!!

Ummmm...Meadows, Birdwood, Kersbrook, Kangarilla, Maccelsefield, Sedan Cambrai, Callington, Echunga or Nairne Bremer???

well come on please tell

[Champ]

Which country team in the Hills Country welched on its deal to supply petrol money to a young 18 y.o. lad after having lured him away from his city club. Club official said sorry we have paid the players and no money left for you. Not very professional at all!!!!!!!

Now you look stupid, so out with it!

[Panther32]

Which country team in the Hills Country welched on its deal to supply petrol money to a young 18 y.o. lad after having lured him away from his city club. Club official said sorry we have paid the players and no money left for you. Not very professional at all!!!!!!!

Now you look stupid, so out with it!

Did you hear about the bloke who posted on a website about a player of a sport who didn't get paid from a club in a league in a state of a country???