STANDARD OF VARIOUS LEAGUES

[LaughingKookaburra]

Dont take trials in to it.Trials are never a true form guide.Ive seen division 6 teams beat top 8 SFL sides in trials (Kenilworth beat hackham when hackham finished in top 5 in sfl div 1) back in the late 90's

[Cougar]

Hasn't this been done to death?

For the record - I reckon the Riverland Independent competition is the best in the state, followed by Hills Div 2 and Div 7 in the amateurs.

Good call! I guess you reckon B.James and R.James are pretty ordinary footballers playing Hills Div 2, and Kersbrook are still no cert to go top. Reckon there's a few worse comps out there than Hills Div 2.

[Dogwatcher]

Firstly, there's no need for abuse. Post with respect.

Secondly, my post was in jest and reflecting the futility of this thread. Maybe I needed to add a for you to understand it.

Thirdly, I play in the Riverland Independent competition, and was not having a crack at any of the competitions suggested, merely taking the pi*s out of the thread, which as I'd stated in my post "had been done to death".

See if you can reply more civilly this time.

[Cougar]

Firstly, there's no need for abuse. Post with respect.

Secondly, my post was in jest and reflecting the futility of this thread. Maybe I needed to add a for you to understand it.

Thirdly, I play in the Riverland Independent competition, and was not having a crack at any of the competitions suggested, merely taking the pi*s out of the thread, which as I'd stated in my post "had been done to death".

See if you can reply more civilly this time.

Don't put Div 2 and Independent in the same category then. I've seen both Kersbrook and Cobdogla this year, and Kersbrook would win by 40 goals!

[Dogwatcher]

Why the hell not? It wasn't meant to be taken seriously mate.

All I did was take the second ranked or in the div seven's case, lower ranked, competition in an area and used it as an example in jest. As I explained I wasn't seriously comparing them.

Have I hurt your ego or something?

[Benchwarmer]

Guys, what about the poor Mini-Leaguers ... you left them out! What a blow to them!

[playon]

i think SANFL reserves would beat all div 1 teams and morphet vale just lost to goodwood by 4 points or something..

Morphett Vale lost by about 4 goals not points! plus i dont think saints had there full team playing, few juniors they trialled in that game i heard. So Morphett Vale would not be a top 5 div 1 side in Amatuers let alone a competitve div 1 team!

[BIG SEXY]

Firstly, there's no need for abuse. Post with respect.

Secondly, my post was in jest and reflecting the futility of this thread. Maybe I needed to add a for you to understand it.

Thirdly, I play in the Riverland Independent competition, and was not having a crack at any of the competitions suggested, merely taking the pi*s out of the thread, which as I'd stated in my post "had been done to death".

See if you can reply more civilly this time.

Don't put Div 2 and Independent in the same category then. I've seen both Kersbrook and Cobdogla this year, and Kersbrook would win by 40 goals!

well isnt this turning into an interesting convo all of a sudden, worth hanging around and watching.

[Cougar]

There's a red and blue side currently in the Adelaide Hills that would take some beating by any team outside the SANFL.

[LaughingKookaburra]

There's a red and blue side currently in the Adelaide Hills that would take some beating by any team outside the SANFL.

Seriously mate,not an ego contest but they would not get within 10 goals of a division 1 amateur side.Once again theres no way to prove either and there never will be. Morphett Vale are the best team I have seen outside of the saafl div 1 but they still would not be at division 1 amateur standard and play a totally different brand of football compared to amateur league.

[citycoaster17]

after playing div 1 footy in town and now playing div 2 hills, i believe that some of the teams up here would go quit well in town, kangarilla to mention one, kersbrook with the james boys, there is a fair bit of talent running around up here at the moment

[The Rooster]

There's a red and blue side currently in the Adelaide Hills that would take some beating by any team outside the SANFL.

That is a bold statement, there is some pretty handy teams out Pt lincoln way, Pt Pirie and even down the South East.
You have to look at the scope of Teams in the State, Lucindale with N.Fiegert running around kicking bags would be pretty handy i'd reckon. Lots of teams out there.

[The Lova]

i think SANFL reserves would beat all div 1 teams and morphet vale just lost to goodwood by 4 points or something..

Morphett Vale lost by about 4 goals not points! plus i dont think saints had there full team playing, few juniors they trialled in that game i heard. So Morphett Vale would not be a top 5 div 1 side in Amatuers let alone a competitve div 1 team!

Morphett Vale had 5 senior key players out that day also and blooded some juniors as well.
trials are always hard to judge.

[The Lova]

after playing div 1 footy in town and now playing div 2 hills, i believe that some of the teams up here would go quit well in town, kangarilla to mention one, kersbrook with the james boys, there is a fair bit of talent running around up here at the moment

KANGARILLA.......HA HA HA!!!! They got flogged by all top four SFL sides (20 goals plus) and were lucky too make the finals only a couple of yeras ago. then after the leaving the next year. won the GF in the hills by a record margin. They were average at best and would have needed to pick up at least 8 top teir players to be anywhere near it in the SFL in 2003-2004. Yes theyve got a couple of high quality players running around that could play but the side as a whole...... Well Im just repeating myself now...... Average.

[citycoaster17]

There's a red and blue side currently in the Adelaide Hills that would take some beating by any team outside the SANFL.

That is a bold statement, there is some pretty handy teams out Pt lincoln way, Pt Pirie and even down the South East.
You have to look at the scope of Teams in the State, Lucindale with N.Fiegert running around kicking bags would be pretty handy i'd reckon. Lots of teams out there.

Ive seen a game in lincoln this year and to be honest, the standard isnt as good as it used to be, however tumby bay have a pretty good side, curtis from sturt and chambers, jefferson, they would go alright too

[citycoaster17]

after playing div 1 footy in town and now playing div 2 hills, i believe that some of the teams up here would go quit well in town, kangarilla to mention one, kersbrook with the james boys, there is a fair bit of talent running around up here at the moment

KANGARILLA.......HA HA HA!!!! They got flogged by all top four SFL sides (20 goals plus) and were lucky too make the finals only a couple of yeras ago. then after the leaving the next year. won the GF in the hills by a record margin. They were average at best and would have needed to pick up at least 8 top teir players to be anywhere near it in the SFL in 2003-2004. Yes theyve got a couple of high quality players running around that could play but the side as a whole...... Well Im just repeating myself now...... Average.

mate, im going on recent experience here not a couple of years ago

[Cougar]

after playing div 1 footy in town and now playing div 2 hills, i believe that some of the teams up here would go quit well in town, kangarilla to mention one, kersbrook with the james boys, there is a fair bit of talent running around up here at the moment

KANGARILLA.......HA HA HA!!!! They got flogged by all top four SFL sides (20 goals plus) and were lucky too make the finals only a couple of yeras ago. then after the leaving the next year. won the GF in the hills by a record margin. They were average at best and would have needed to pick up at least 8 top teir players to be anywhere near it in the SFL in 2003-2004. Yes theyve got a couple of high quality players running around that could play but the side as a whole...... Well Im just repeating myself now...... Average.

They did pick up recruits! Their last year in Southern they were getting flogged every second week and decided to change things around. Their 'A' grade Full Back from that last year in Southern, was playing in a Back Pocket in their B' grade the following season in Hills! They apparently changed the playing list by well over 50%. I have no doubt their current side would make the 8 in SFL, but agree they wouldn't challenge the top quartet.

[The Lova]

after playing div 1 footy in town and now playing div 2 hills, i believe that some of the teams up here would go quit well in town, kangarilla to mention one, kersbrook with the james boys, there is a fair bit of talent running around up here at the moment

KANGARILLA.......HA HA HA!!!! They got flogged by all top four SFL sides (20 goals plus) and were lucky too make the finals only a couple of yeras ago. then after the leaving the next year. won the GF in the hills by a record margin. They were average at best and would have needed to pick up at least 8 top teir players to be anywhere near it in the SFL in 2003-2004. Yes theyve got a couple of high quality players running around that could play but the side as a whole...... Well Im just repeating myself now...... Average.

They did pick up recruits! Their last year in Southern they were getting flogged every second week and decided to change things around. Their 'A' grade Full Back from that last year in Southern, was playing in a Back Pocket in their B' grade the following season in Hills! They apparently changed the playing list by well over 50%. I have no doubt their current side would make the 8 in SFL, but agree they wouldn't challenge the top quartet.

Fair enough cougar. sounds like you know your footy. they should have stayed in the SFL and recruited like they have. we need some more quality sides in the top echelon. I see there same good players from a few years back are still getting in their best alot. ie thorpe, wakefield etc. so if they got some better recruits to take some load of these guys i can see how they mite have improved a fair bit.
Like they say. its not your top 5 that shows how good a team is its the bottom 5. that was there problem a few years ago.

If youve played some Div 1 footy in town and some hills games and think Kangy would go quite well in town but not challenge the top quartet in the SFL you must have a pretty high opinion of the top quartet in the SFL? or am I reading this wrong.

[Cougar]

I haven't played Div 1, but would like to see Uraidla or Mt. lofty give Morphett Vale a go. Would make an interesting contest. Remember Kangarilla won Div 2 Hills last year and there are a few Hills teams ahead of them.

Southern should split it's comp up, regardless of how small it would make each Div. Would make the competition stronger and more even. Too many floggings in your comp, especially when the weaker teams numbers drop off.

[The Lova]

I haven't played Div 1, but would like to see Uraidla or Mt. lofty give Morphett Vale a go. Would make an interesting contest. Remember Kangarilla won Div 2 Hills last year and there are a few Hills teams ahead of them.

Southern should split it's comp up, regardless of how small it would make each Div. Would make the competition stronger and more even. Too many floggings in your comp, especially when the weaker teams numbers drop off.

Its always interesting thinking about how teams from different leagues would go against eachother. The preseason type comp that was at happey valley in march wasn't too bad. Reynella, valley, Cove, blackwood, meadows, and edwardstown in a round robin. (not sure how many took it seriously tho.) i know morphett vale were asked to participate but arent interested in preseason cups. so they stuck with a similar preseason to the last 3 years... who can blame them.
In a dream world a massive carnival with the best 2-3 from each league would ceratinly be an awesome specticle. or while were dreaming a full season witha "super league". but of course thats all it is tho a dream.
plus if that happened we would have nothing to speculate about.
Anyway enough rambling on about dreams.

Your right about the SFL splitting but cant see it happening anytime soon.