HFL Division 2 (Country)

[Kickittometoo]

Despite the comments from the regular trouble stirer's, we had a reasonable turnout at the AGM, and despite what they say, it had been advertised locally (store, around the oval etc..) for weeks now, as well as the local papers several weeks ago, and the large community notice board coming into Callington! I think they may need an eye exam!

The Callington United Eagles FC and the Bridgewater Raiders FC are indeed working towards a amalgamation, with the full support of the HFL.

A proposal has been tabled and discussed by the 2 committee's, who have both approved it. It was put to the Callington members at todays AGM, and was past, and just awaits the approval of the Bridgewater members at their AGM in a few weeks, but from the general consensis, this looks to be a formality.

Both parties agree that the deal is in the best interest of the future of both clubs. More details to come once it is ratified and a joint working committee is established. However, the combined club will be looking at fielding all teams from modifieds through to seniors, including a C Grade squad. However, the competition is still to be decided pending any relegation decision. The current view is to move to / continue in Central Division.

Settle down MLWALKER. Just because you don't like negative comments about Callington doesn't mean they come from "regular trouble stirer's". Posters here have a right to say what they like as long as they keep it clean. What do you expect anyway and where were you when dozens of questions were asked by punters this year? Good luck to both clubs I say. And maybe learn from comments here rather than knock them.

[old fullback]

Bridgy and Cally to amalgamate, pfft and the HFL are going to endorse it, huh, no wonder the country comp is seen as a laughing stock of football

[Neville Bartoss]

When will the decision be made to accept or reject echungas application to join the central league?

[Gervais]

When will the decision be made to accept or reject echungas application to join the central league?

maybe someone from echunga can verify, but i dont think they ended up asking to be promoted.

[Executive Member]

When will the decision be made to accept or reject echungas application to join the central league?

You thinking of staying with your current club

[Neville Bartoss]

My current club is flinders oneills gaelic footy club exec...we are 1-1 and traveling well

May just be me but I think the whole system of no promotion/relegation is so strange when there are two leagues and the constant argument of who should be playing in each div.

[The Sorce]

I believe "IF" Echunga put their application in its a straight acception they cannot reject unless extrodanary circumstances. I have heard a lot of rumors about them putting in a application but do not believe they have done it, which means they have missed the deadline and will not be going upto Central Division (please correct me if im wrong)

Would make it interesting if they have done it, as this maybe the BACKGROUND reason for Bridgewater merging with calllington as they were next in line to be deligated to Country Division.... Hence if they merge would that make them a new team joining the comp?? Hence they would not be able to be relegated an nominate for which comp they would like to play in?

[Bat Pad]

I believe "IF" Echunga put their application in its a straight acception they cannot reject unless extrodanary circumstances. I have heard a lot of rumors about them putting in a application but do not believe they have done it, which means they have missed the deadline and will not be going upto Central Division (please correct me if im wrong)

Would make it interesting if they have done it, as this maybe the BACKGROUND reason for Bridgewater merging with calllington as they were next in line to be deligated to Country Division.... Hence if they merge would that make them a new team joining the comp?? Hence they would not be able to be relegated an nominate for which comp they would like to play in?

I think any new team into the comp can nominate which division they would like to play in, but the HFL can tell them no.

This whole "merger" is ridiculous quite frankly. I understand Bridgewater's need for a different oval, but what do Callington bring to the table apart from that?

[Kick'n Back]

What a joke callywater will be 2 clubs that would be lucky to of won half a dozen games between them in the last 5 years. Has Shane Mitchell got the coaching job callywater would be one of the only clubs he hasn't coached.

[The Crumber]

What a joke callywater will be 2 clubs that would be lucky to of won half a dozen games between them in the last 5 years. Has Shane Mitchell got the coaching job callywater would be one of the only clubs he hasn't coached.

Last I heard was that Mitchell was short-listed for the Aldinga job.

[country nomad]

Perhaps the new merged entity might have a new name. from what I've read here something like Wally World may be a good name for them.

[Whiteline]

I say give Bridgy and Cally a chance. If their clubs and the HFL see benefits to amalgamate then I don't see why the rest of us should begrudge them that chance when we don't know the facts of the discussions between their clubs and the HFL.

I have to hand it to Bridgy and Cally that they've got the balls to seriously consider the 'A' word....amalgamation.

[Gervais]

I say give Bridgy and Cally a chance. If their clubs and the HFL see benefits to amalgamate then I don't see why the rest of us should begrudge them that chance when we don't know the facts of the discussions between their clubs and the HFL.

I have to hand it to Bridgy and Cally that they've got the balls to seriously consider the 'A' word....amalgamation.

i agree with your sentiments.

initially i wasn't sure why bridgy would want to be a part of this, but having just read the article in the courier and seeing the benefits to both clubs, i can see it being win:win scenario.

as for the country division folk, you've been asking for cally to be gone for the last four years and it appears your wishes have been answered. surely this is a good outcome for the hfl country comp.

[dukes]

Strong rumour coming from the mountain goats is that Shane Maslin , Lockie and Brodie fleet are all playing for lofty next year can anyone from echunga confirm this ?

Good chat

[The Ghost]

I saw Michael Doughty at the GF watching his mate Threadgold play!! now that Doughty has commited to playing at Reynella in the SFL with him and Baylis go back to there former club and play with him or stay on at Echunga? Echunga may lose a few if some of talk on here is true!!

On another note has anyone herd if any of the old Kersbrook players are going on again?? most of them looked like thay still have it and would have no trouble going around another year.

[The Gimp]

I say give Bridgy and Cally a chance. If their clubs and the HFL see benefits to amalgamate then I don't see why the rest of us should begrudge them that chance when we don't know the facts of the discussions between their clubs and the HFL.

I have to hand it to Bridgy and Cally that they've got the balls to seriously consider the 'A' word....amalgamation.

i agree with your sentiments.

initially i wasn't sure why bridgy would want to be a part of this, but having just read the article in the courier and seeing the benefits to both clubs, i can see it being win:win scenario.

as for the country division folk, you've been asking for cally to be gone for the last four years and it appears your wishes have been answered. surely this is a good outcome for the hfl country comp.

I don't think too many country div posters are begrudging them. I know for certain that I would rather a bye than have to play Cally.
I'd be very surprised that they stay in Div 1 though. Blind freddy can see Bridgy are more suited to div 2 and a new oval (let's be honest, that's all they're getting from this merger) won't fix them in the short term. If they came down to div 2 for 2-3 years, got some wins and confidence then they will probably be in a better position to be competitive in div 1.

[Footy Warrior]

I saw Michael Doughty at the GF watching his mate Threadgold play!! now that Doughty has commited to playing at Reynella in the SFL with him and Baylis go back to there former club and play with him or stay on at Echunga? Echunga may lose a few if some of talk on here is true!!

On another note has anyone herd if any of the old Kersbrook players are going on again?? most of them looked like thay still have it and would have no trouble going around another year.

Which ones you referring too?

[Champ]

I say give Bridgy and Cally a chance. If their clubs and the HFL see benefits to amalgamate then I don't see why the rest of us should begrudge them that chance when we don't know the facts of the discussions between their clubs and the HFL.

I have to hand it to Bridgy and Cally that they've got the balls to seriously consider the 'A' word....amalgamation.

There are a million benefits; I personally think it's great that they've teamed up and are trying to be proactive. However if you put lipstick on a pig..... IT'S STILL A PIG!
If it happens, they should play in the 2nd division because lets face it - adding more crap to a pile of crap doen't make the smell any better. Simply, how much better will bridgey be competitively by adding callington? IF in div 2 then they'd probably win it and be promoted properly!
Plus if it's been this hard to get Cally to do SOMETHING for this long can you imagine how hard it will be to shift them from the central division down the track if things down improve?

Again, amalgamate yes but their place is in div 2 to begin with I feel.

[Gervais]

I say give Bridgy and Cally a chance. If their clubs and the HFL see benefits to amalgamate then I don't see why the rest of us should begrudge them that chance when we don't know the facts of the discussions between their clubs and the HFL.

I have to hand it to Bridgy and Cally that they've got the balls to seriously consider the 'A' word....amalgamation.

There are a million benefits; I personally think it's great that they've teamed up and are trying to be proactive. However if you put lipstick on a pig..... IT'S STILL A PIG!
If it happens, they should play in the 2nd division because lets face it - adding more crap to a pile of crap doen't make the smell any better. Simply, how much better will bridgey be competitively by adding callington? IF in div 2 then they'd probably win it and be promoted properly!
Plus if it's been this hard to get Cally to do SOMETHING for this long can you imagine how hard it will be to shift them from the central division down the track if things down improve?

Again, amalgamate yes but their place is in div 2 to begin with I feel.

i'm unsure why bridgy need to drop out of central division given that no country division club has asked to be promoted.

i accept they've finished bottom for the past 2 years, but unless another club wants to take their place, why do they have to go down ?

[Champ]

Because Im a whinger!