HFL Division 1 (Central)

[Slippery Pete]

Thankyou Ted, yes I am aware of the point reduction process. Certainly highlights the benefit of recruiting players, particularly those that are worth 4/5 points, that will stick around for a number of years. Under the new points system clubs have got to do their research and not get caught having to replace experienced SANFL/reserves players every year.

My understanding of the points system is that it is based on where/the level of footy you played for the majority of the season prior. AFL - 6, SANFL Lgue -5, SANFL Res - 4, Stronger leagues i.e. SAAFL divs 1,2 (&3??), RMFL, BL&G etc 3, Other remaining leagues i.e SAAFL div 4 & below 2. So if a player played 5 SANFL league and 15 reserves the previous season they'd be a 4 in the Hills. Every year you remain at the club you drop a point until you become a 'local' i.e. worth 1 point. Happy for anyone to correct/clarify as not 100% on point allocation above if i'm wrong.

Forgot to add, a players past playing history may also taken into consideration. For example, if a player was previously an established SANFL league player, but had a bad year and played a fair bit of 2's footy beofore retiring and coming to the Hills league, they could still be allocated 5 points if the league deem this a more appropriate allocation.

[Bat Pad]

Thankyou Ted, yes I am aware of the point reduction process. Certainly highlights the benefit of recruiting players, particularly those that are worth 4/5 points, that will stick around for a number of years. Under the new points system clubs have got to do their research and not get caught having to replace experienced SANFL/reserves players every year.

My understanding of the points system is that it is based on where/the level of footy you played for the majority of the season prior. AFL - 6, SANFL Lgue -5, SANFL Res - 4, Stronger leagues i.e. SAAFL divs 1,2 (&3??), RMFL, BL&G etc 3, Other remaining leagues i.e SAAFL div 4 & below 2. So if a player played 5 SANFL league and 15 reserves the previous season they'd be a 4 in the Hills. Every year you remain at the club you drop a point until you become a 'local' i.e. worth 1 point. Happy for anyone to correct/clarify as not 100% on point allocation above if i'm wrong.

I think you are right apart for the 3 points for a stronger league. I think thats represented an association (I do stand to be corrected). I would think it wouldn't be stronger league because we have 2 divisions, and a league like say the RMFL would be stronger than country but not central. Plus there would be a bit of disagreement on which is the stronger league. Also if you have ever played junior football at the club you are automatically worth one point regardless of you highest standard game.

[magpiemaster]

while evryone is giving their ins and outs for 09 i can conifrm Handorf have signed 2 ex league players for the up and coming season. at this point in time im not at liberty to divulgue the information but a key forward and midfielder. polled high in the magery medal a few times as well. I have seen Matt play for north and he is a really good footballer and only 24 or 25 so very young, massive pick up for Uri and obviously ebert is very talented too.

[Amateur Footy]

Keep up the Lofty posts Banker as closer to home is not a worry. I would expect Muffy to go as he wasn't able to travel with the kids for much of our season this year. Apart from that, I'm not aware of anyone departing IB and we have a fair bunch of 17s coming up. Will be hard to get C Grade spot next yr.

So will u let more than 3 go to a neighbour in this situation?

Not too sure of your point (missing out on Cs?), but if it was up to me I'd let anyone leave who wants to and I think you will find the comittee thinks similar. Does no-one any good preventing blokes from leaving. Fortunately we've never had that problem. My point was that to play Cs you should expect to train to get a game. We also have the right man in charge to keep the 17s at the club so don't expect a big exodus.

[Bat Pad]

while evryone is giving their ins and outs for 09 i can conifrm Handorf have signed 2 ex league players for the up and coming season. at this point in time im not at liberty to divulgue the information but a key forward and midfielder. polled high in the magery medal a few times as well. I have seen Matt play for north and he is a really good footballer and only 24 or 25 so very young, massive pick up for Uri and obviously ebert is very talented too.

Obviously Plugger did manage to get in a couple of games of casino war while in Vegas.

[superboot7]

so top 3 this year:

MT LOFTY
URAIDLA
BLACKWOOD

??????????????

[tedbullpit]

while evryone is giving their ins and outs for 09 i can conifrm Handorf have signed 2 ex league players for the up and coming season. at this point in time im not at liberty to divulgue the information but a key forward and midfielder. polled high in the magery medal a few times as well. I have seen Matt play for north and he is a really good footballer and only 24 or 25 so very young, massive pick up for Uri and obviously ebert is very talented too.

One of them wouldn't be Damien Squire would it MM? He's been linked to Hahndorf in the past.

Hahndorf will be tough to beat next season. It always takes a season for a side to gel when so many new players come on board so I would expect even more improvement from the Magpies next season.

[superboot7]

[quote="tedbullpit"][quote="magpiemaster"]while evryone is giving their ins and outs for 09 i can conifrm Handorf have signed 2 ex league players for the up and coming season. at this point in time im not at liberty to divulgue the information but a key forward and midfielder. polled high in the magery medal a few times as well. I have seen Matt play for north and he is a really good footballer and only 24 or 25 so very young, massive pick up for Uri and obviously ebert is very talented too.[/quote]

One of them wouldn't be Damien Squire would it MM? He's been linked to Hahndorf in the past.

Hahndorf will be tough to beat next season. It always takes a season for a side to gel when so many new players come on board so I would expect even more improvement from the Magpies next season.[/quote]


Would be twice as fit as most 24/ 25 year olds but he's got a few more years on him than that!

[Bat Pad]

hearing lots of very good players entering into the league this year. Any big outs yet as i haven't heard of any except Cutting?

[GetTheSherrin]

ted, im not sure of the players name but he was a short nuggetty bloke, he played against us and luke schapel was put up as he was only one point. this was all confirmed by both A and B graders on the day.

good on uris for recruiting not having a go at them for that but whether ebert comes to play with his bro or just for the cash doesnt change his points. i dont think uris are as low on points as u think.

As for hahndorf in 09, i dont think it was a case of them not gelling, i think it was more a case of their last 10 players picked not being of a high enough standard to compete successfully. Squire would certainly boost that..

[tedbullpit]

ted, im not sure of the players name but he was a short nuggetty bloke, he played against us and luke schapel was put up as he was only one point. this was all confirmed by both A and B graders on the day.

good on uris for recruiting not having a go at them for that but whether ebert comes to play with his bro or just for the cash doesnt change his points. i dont think uris are as low on points as u think.

As for hahndorf in 09, i dont think it was a case of them not gelling, i think it was more a case of their last 10 players picked not being of a high enough standard to compete successfully. Squire would certainly boost that..

Well you would know Uri's points situation GTS. After all you were the guy who confirmed Scott Sutherlands departure from Uraidla to coach Broadview last season.

Do agree with you to an extent about Hahndorf. They did lack depth but still would expect them to be big improvers.

[can't beat the facts]

Who are the Bridgewater players heading to Meadows in 2009? I would have thought that the new committee and coach would have made every effort to retain every player from 2008.

[magpiemaster]

ted, im not sure of the players name but he was a short nuggetty bloke, he played against us and luke schapel was put up as he was only one point. this was all confirmed by both A and B graders on the day.

good on uris for recruiting not having a go at them for that but whether ebert comes to play with his bro or just for the cash doesnt change his points. i dont think uris are as low on points as u think.

As for hahndorf in 09, i dont think it was a case of them not gelling, i think it was more a case of their last 10 players picked not being of a high enough standard to compete successfully. Squire would certainly boost that..

I will not give any confirmation but it could b squire as he has looked here in the past. and GTS the player i think u might b thinking of could b little fat alskne. i know he played some b grdae footy this yr.

[tedbullpit]

ted, im not sure of the players name but he was a short nuggetty bloke, he played against us and luke schapel was put up as he was only one point. this was all confirmed by both A and B graders on the day.

good on uris for recruiting not having a go at them for that but whether ebert comes to play with his bro or just for the cash doesnt change his points. i dont think uris are as low on points as u think.

As for hahndorf in 09, i dont think it was a case of them not gelling, i think it was more a case of their last 10 players picked not being of a high enough standard to compete successfully. Squire would certainly boost that..

I will not give any confirmation but it could b squire as he has looked here in the past. and GTS the player i think u might b thinking of could b little fat alskne. i know he played some b grdae footy this yr.

Alksne is a 1 point player! I know there was one other player who was dropped to the B grade for that game for disciplinary reasons but he wasn't short and nuggetty.

[bazzw]

How can Alksne be a 1 point player? The only way he could be a 1 pointer is if he has played at Uraidla his whole life.

[Slippery Pete]

while evryone is giving their ins and outs for 09 i can conifrm Handorf have signed 2 ex league players for the up and coming season. at this point in time im not at liberty to divulgue the information but a key forward and midfielder. polled high in the magery medal a few times as well. I have seen Matt play for north and he is a really good footballer and only 24 or 25 so very young, massive pick up for Uri and obviously ebert is very talented too.

MM without naming names, are these blokes straight out of SANFL or been playing in other country leagues since retiring from SANFL? Are either of them former Hahndorf juniors, or mates are they mates of existing players? If true would be v handy given last seasons intake at pine ave.

Separate note, how will clubs be impacted by the new under 18 comp in SANFL? Would imagine a couple of clubs would be expecting a few juniors back from SANFL clubs given no more 19's comp. Adds further strength to the league if this is the case.

[tedbullpit]

How can Alksne be a 1 point player? The only way he could be a 1 pointer is if he has played at Uraidla his whole life.

Bazz, Alksne started at Uraidla in 2006. He's played 3 seasons. Would have only been classified as a 3 point player at most when he came to the club anyway.

[bazzw]

ah sorry mate, i stand corrected

[Bat Pad]

Who are the Bridgewater players heading to Meadows in 2009? I would have thought that the new committee and coach would have made every effort to retain every player from 2008.

kluzak, sweety, robbie belz, nev golding and i think if jack goes then so will summerville

[Panther32]

Who are the Bridgewater players heading to Meadows in 2009? I would have thought that the new committee and coach would have made every effort to retain every player from 2008.

kluzak, sweety, robbie belz, nev golding and i think if jack goes then so will summerville

Kluzek had left the year before and played last season at Flinders Park...