Southern Football League

[Courtney Fish]

Sharks A grade out too. Will they have a decent Magoos?

[jake the snake]

Surely that’s not true?

[Courtney Fish]

Surely that’s not true?

Just read it on the Messenger South Facebook page.

[Courtney Fish]

Surely that’s not true?

Just read it on the Messenger South Facebook page.

https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenge ... a1aa522c7b

[Dutchy]

SFL powerhouse Noarlunga and perennial battler Aldinga pull out of 2020 season

The Southern Football League will be reduced to a seven-team competition this year after two clubs’ decision to pull out of the 2020 season.

Powerhouse Noarlunga and perennial battler Aldinga on Friday announced they would not take part in the shortened season this year, citing ongoing concerns about the health of volunteers, an inability to cope with strict COVID-19 restrictions and a lack of senior players.

Noarlunga, a reigning grand finalist after losing to Flagstaff Hill in the 2019 flag decider, believed it would not have the numbers to field two senior sides as many players had already committed to work once the pandemic hit.


Shoes president Mark Anderson said it was a tough decision but best for the interests of the club.

“We have always been concerned about the safety of our volunteers, right from the start of this — many who are older,’’ Anderson said.”

“And safety of our players, too, is very important.

“We weren’t sure how things would play out but we feel this was the right way to go.

“It is hard but we think the right way to go.

And it was hard for players to commit to play.’’

A lack of depth in its senior ranks forced Aldinga to pull out of the A grade but the Sharks will field a B-grade team and a full book of minis and junior sides.

Its women’s team also is set to play.

SFL president Craig Warman said the program would be slightly revised and available by mid next week.

“We’re right to go and hopefully Noarlunga and Aldinga will be back stronger next year,’’ Warman said.

The A-grade competition will now feature Flagstaff Hill, Christies Beach, Port Noarlunga, Reynella, Morphett Vale, Happy Valley and Cove.

[Dutchy]

Why wouldn't Aldinga just play in the A grade comp and lose its B grade? Hackham could have even filled that void and still left a full day of footy.

[TheAce]

Aldinga to play juniors and a b grade team did I read that correctly

[scottroo]

So what happens with there apps points? They can play with an unlimited number in the b grade comp?

[King]

Aldinga to play juniors and a b grade team did I read that correctly

IMO that’s a farce. If they can’t field an A grade side, they should be playing Sunday as per Hackham.

[Dutchy]

5 clubs plus Hackham named for a C grade comp, shows the commitment of the clubs left, I honestly though C grade was doomed this year, well done.

[The Farmer]

Don’t the $hoes generally get granted additional player points by the SFL when they claim to be struggling with senior player numbers?

[LuvsFooty]

Goolwa / Port Elliot FC are seeking a trial for all grades on Saturday July 4th. Can be home or away. Contact Fraser Cooper on 0439 854 453 or Ryan Bridges on 0414379528 if keen. Thanks

[Dutchy]

Any trial games planned for SFL clubs?

We have a full day v Blackwood next Sat

[vics01]

I find it interesting that the CFL has decreed players cannot be paid, but it appears umpires will be/ If this is correct makes a bit of a joke of all in this together..

[tigerpie]

Still trying to get my head around noarlunga pulling out!
Yet still have a junior program?
Apparently its not because of player payments?
Anyone in the know (shoeboy) want to enlighten us.

[The Hound]

Still trying to get my head around noarlunga pulling out!
Yet still have a junior program?
Apparently its not because of player payments?
Anyone in the know (shoeboy) want to enlighten us.

Might be that some of the players who play for the love of the jumper at the $hoes$ need to supplement lo$t income from Saturday arvos

[Dutchy]

What do Yankalilla and Noarlunga have in common?

[mots02]

What do Yankalilla and Noarlunga have in common?

attempted back flip?

[am Bays]

What do Yankalilla and Noarlunga have in common?

A creek/river and elevated topographical land mass in close proximity to their ovals???

[hollywood7477]

On Noarlunga FB page
To all of our members, sponsors, volunteers and players we would like to advise you that we are now prepared as a committee to involve our 2 senior sides with our junior sides in the 2020 season in the sfl competition. It was decided with the many restrictions that have been lifted since our first decision and now being advised of more restrictions being lifted in the near future, we believe some of our major concerns for the safe health for our club and wider community has changed dramatically. With consultation with the playing group it was also decided to continue our strong position in supporting the sfl by playing our 2 senior sides. We must still be vigilant in our safe health processes and stick by all current restrictions. But now we have a clearer view of not only the playing processes but also the running of the bar, canteen, bbq and game attendances. These significant changes have made it more workable for our amazing volunteers and our club .
more information about the club to follow in upcoming posts.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
AND YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE NOARLUNGA FOOTBALL CLUB.

MARK ANDERSON PRESIDENT NFC
CLUB COVID-19 SAFE OFFICER