SANFL to be reduced to 8 sides by 2014?

[EldersUniSA]

Sounds as though current league theory has flaws in it. Maybe they should change SA footy into a relegation/promotion type model, then clubs wouldn't so much cease to exist in that they would have a few bad years in a lower division.

[JK]

Relegation/promotion can't work in the Sanfl if we want to keep the same standard

[EldersUniSA]

You're right standard difference would be quite apparent between teams promoted up and relegated down, but i think after a few years money would determine standard and it would equalise. Strong clubs would stay up, weak clubs would go down, works in theory.

[JK]

You're right standard difference would be quite apparent between teams promoted up and relegated down, but i think after a few years money would determine standard and it would equalise. Strong clubs would stay up, weak clubs would go down, works in theory.

All grounds would need some serious coin spent on them to bring them up to a required standard .. Those in the top flight (current SANFL clubs) that couldn't afford a drop in their revenue would be knackered when they dropped down a grade and lost most of their players.

Just not an option I don't think.

[Sojourner]

One of the rules of the promotion / relegation system in the EPL is that you have to show that you have the funds and a stadium of the required standard to be promoted.

Its an interesting idea though, what clubs in the UK do that dont have an appropriate home ground is usually ground share with another club. No reason that Thebarton or Wayville could not be used either.

[Barto]

I don't understand people wanting Port out of the competition

I don't think there are many who would want to see that

Some on here have made it very clear they would. Like they say, you can forgive but not forget.

If we go by that rationale, then we can hold all Port supporters in contempt for the words of a few members of that group who wish that the entire SANFL would die.

[Dog_ger]

Sorry Guys....

Sturt could be gone.....

Shame SANFL....

Shame if we lose another team.

The Ghost of Jack shakes his head...

Shame sanfl......

[CENTURION]

Sorry Guys....

Sturt could be gone.....

Shame SANFL....

Shame if we lose another team.

The Ghost of Jack shakes his head...

Shame sanfl......

Shame SANFL? if you feel so strongly about it, go down there & donate some time and/or money.

[Barto]

Shame sanfl......

I'm not blaming the SANFL for the current situation.

[topsywaldron]

Shame sanfl......

I'm not blaming the SANFL for the current situation.

Without getting all CSBowes on us, who is then?

Can Merv Keane's sacking really be to blame?

[Pseudo]

Shame sanfl......

I'm not blaming the SANFL for the current situation.

Without getting all CSBowes on us, who is then?

Can Merv Keane's sacking really be to blame?

I blame the Foxtel Cup.

[Spargo]

If PORT goes then crowd numbers would fall dramatically and lets face it beating Port is the sweetest victory of all.

Those days are looooooong gone regards beating port imo, they haven't been near to being a force for a long time, beating them is nothing like it used to be.
As for crowds, I was at alberton a few weeks ago and the attendance was sad. Last sun at prospect (stand alone game) less than 3k.
Port's crowd no's (whilst the best in the sanfl for a long time) are now over rated and almost a myth.
Having 400-500 more to a game is small fry and almost irrelevant. Projected crowd figures for norwood v port last time at the parade were well below expectations.
I am not doubting for one minute port have the biggest following in the sanfl and I am not trying to whack port either - but I won't subscribe to "no port - no sanfl".

[UK Fan]

The fact this whole issue re 8 clubs has been raised in the past and recently again by the League Directors / CEO's suggests that something is going to happen and you can bet it definately will when the AFL Clubs (Crows and Power) come up with a workable solution to field reserves teams.

I dont see a workable solution to the reserves issue and I dont know that either AFL club or the SANFL do either, without completely compromising the SANFL.

If the afl clubs sole desire is to develope it's players by playing in one team under a unified game plan.

Why did they turn down playing in sanfl reserves ???

It's the perfect solution afl clubs get what they want without compromising sanfl comp.

Maybe it isn't really what they desire ???

[UK Fan]

If PORT goes then crowd numbers would fall dramatically and lets face it beating Port is the sweetest victory of all.

Those days are looooooong gone regards beating port imo, they haven't been near to being a force for a long time, beating them is nothing like it used to be.
As for crowds, I was at alberton a few weeks ago and the attendance was sad. Last sun at prospect (stand alone game) less than 3k.
Port's crowd no's (whilst the best in the sanfl for a long time) are now over rated and almost a myth.
Having 400-500 more to a game is small fry and almost irrelevant. Projected crowd figures for norwood v port last time at the parade were well below expectations.
I am not doubting for one minute port have the biggest following in the sanfl and I am not trying to whack port either - but I won't subscribe to "no port - no sanfl".

I'll doubt it. Port Haven't had the biggest following in the sanfl for over 5 seasons now.

[csbowes]

Shame sanfl......

I'm not blaming the SANFL for the current situation.

Without getting all CSBowes on us, who is then?

Can Merv Keane's sacking really be to blame?

Hey, everyone's done a wonderful job!!!

[goraw]

For all those who believe it will be the Port Adelaide Magpies that fold you are very much mistaken. Plenty is going on at the Magpies behind the scenes and my mail is that they have had a significant offer put to them for a relocation to their country zone, rumour has it this offer is back on the table should the Power wish to end their association. No shortage of money there either.

Relocating? To the Eyre Peninsula

VFL?

[CUTTERMAN]

Whether a team dropping out eventuates or not this has highlighted an interesting point for Port supporters and the PAFC. That being, when their license is handed back to the AFL, and it looks certain to be very soon, it is very possible that they may no longer have a team in the SANFL. A mini AFL reserves comp between WC, Freo, Ad & Port is growing legs and with Ports finances as they are I can't see the AFL funding a team in the SANFL also. Will this create more division for Port supporters.

[Booney]

The fact this whole issue re 8 clubs has been raised in the past and recently again by the League Directors / CEO's suggests that something is going to happen and you can bet it definately will when the AFL Clubs (Crows and Power) come up with a workable solution to field reserves teams.

I dont see a workable solution to the reserves issue and I dont know that either AFL club or the SANFL do either, without completely compromising the SANFL.

If the afl clubs sole desire is to develope it's players by playing in one team under a unified game plan.
Why did they turn down playing in sanfl reserves ???
It's the perfect solution afl clubs get what they want without compromising sanfl comp.
Maybe it isn't really what they desire ???

I agree, this for mine is the best option as far as the SANFL's integrity goes, but obviously not ideal for the two AFL clubs to have their players playing reserves grade football every week.

Did we just agree on something?

[Go Legs]

Sorry Guys....

Sturt could be gone.....

Shame SANFL....

Shame if we lose another team.

The Ghost of Jack shakes his head...

Shame sanfl......

Shame SANFL? if you feel so strongly about it, go down there & donate some time and/or money.

That's what I did when Port Magpies were shaking the can and bought a membership, along with 3,000 others remember the year they had 7500 members sign up

Imagine that (John Lennon would be proud) a Norwood supporter buying a Magpies membership, I repeat a Magpie membership not the Power.

Go to it laddy,

Cheers,

[CUTTERMAN]

The fact this whole issue re 8 clubs has been raised in the past and recently again by the League Directors / CEO's suggests that something is going to happen and you can bet it definately will when the AFL Clubs (Crows and Power) come up with a workable solution to field reserves teams.

I dont see a workable solution to the reserves issue and I dont know that either AFL club or the SANFL do either, without completely compromising the SANFL.

If the afl clubs sole desire is to develope it's players by playing in one team under a unified game plan.
Why did they turn down playing in sanfl reserves ???
It's the perfect solution afl clubs get what they want without compromising sanfl comp.
Maybe it isn't really what they desire ???

I agree, this for mine is the best option as far as the SANFL's integrity goes, but obviously not ideal for the two AFL clubs to have their players playing reserves grade football every week.

Did we just agree on something?

No Booney, UK will just say that it's the first time you were right.