GSFL Movements

[rodney fox]

I can't believe people actually spent time on the Willunga rumour, hang on that's what I'm doing now!!! Well now that I'm hear, anyone that has half a brain would know that Willunga would never return to the SFL. Why would the GSFL ruin the ideal 10 team comp.

Next rumour - BJ spotted signing contract for 2010 at his beloved junior club........

[ORDoubleBlues]

where are torrens valley getting 120k to spend on players. with the economy the way it is its hard to get money out of anyone. must be some farmers up that way harvasting a little more than hay

A very wealthy builder who just happens to also coach the side.

[Dewkicker]

Tips for this week
Willunga 100-110
Creeks 15-25
Strath 30-40
Myponga 1-10
Victor 25-35

The Willunga rumour would have to be a load of crap. Although they have won five in a row the competition has still been competitive eg. 3 point win in 2006, came through the prelim in 2007 after being belted by Creeks in 2nd semi. Sure there is a big gap between top and bottom in the GSFL but that is pretty general in all comps at present. Victor,Goolwa and Creeks wouldn't be up with the top sides in Southern but are still good enough to provide Willunga with a challenge as are maybe Compass and Strath on their day.So really they have no real reason to go, unless there is a fall out regarding the recent change in management within the league.
There would also be no way the league should consider anything other than a 10 team competition. Adding any further sides closer to Adelaide could well place teams like the Bays,Victor,Goolwa and Yank under even more pressure with regards to recruiting and travel etc.

[Toughcall]

Good post Dewy, but with the rumour you have to remember where it came from - it was stupid cuzzy again.
Always full of crap and not helping the Bay name at all. He wouldn't know a South board member and what input have they to say the breakdown of teams. They need a healthy GSFL.
Tips - McLaren & Creek just, Victor easy if they don't think their sh#t doesn't stink, Strath really getting on a roll now and will win big at the Bay, Willunga will be too good for Yank who have been very disappointing.

[Rams52]

where are torrens valley getting 120k to spend on players. with the economy the way it is its hard to get money out of anyone. must be some farmers up that way harvasting a little more than hay

A very wealthy builder who just happens to also "coach" the side.

that's more like it

[The Yetti]

:) Winners this week
Willunga very easily against Yankalilla
Strathalbyn easily over Encounter Bay.
Victor will be untroubled by Goolwa.
Langhorne Creek over Mt Compass
Myponga will get their first Win over McLarens.

Haven't Myponga beaten McLaren, Signman

[LuvsFooty]

With talk of clubs moving leagues (which is obviously not correct but which could happen) and some recent drubbings in the Hills and Southern leagues how would it go with a Southern Region "Super League"? 3 Divisions of 10 teams (30 in total) with a system similar to the SAAFL where teams are promoted and relegated according to finishing positions on the premiership table. Clubs would include 15 SFL Clubs, 10 GSFL clubs, as well as Maccelsfield, Meadows, Echunga, Kanagrilla and Nairne/Bremer. Callington would either fold or head to the Mid Murray, while Kersbrook, Torrens Valley and Gumeracha would join the Hills Football Central League, which would become a 1 division 13 team comp. Travel could become somewhat of an issue, with the longest trip being Langhorne Creek to Edwardstown. There would also need to be some work with the junior side of things to ensure that all clubs had the same age divisions. Any merit to something along these lines???

[hereforthebeer]

tips for the week

Mclaren to out run pongy by 5 goals
langhorne to beat there bogey side 8 goals
victor to end goolwas winning streak 7 goals
strath by 15 goals
willunga by 20 + goals

[Kick 'N' Catch]

willunga by 30 goals
strath by 10 goals
victor by 10 goals
creeks by 5 goals
myponga by 2 goals

[limb]

With talk of clubs moving leagues (which is obviously not correct but which could happen) and some recent drubbings in the Hills and Southern leagues how would it go with a Southern Region "Super League"? 3 Divisions of 10 teams (30 in total) with a system similar to the SAAFL where teams are promoted and relegated according to finishing positions on the premiership table. Clubs would include 15 SFL Clubs, 10 GSFL clubs, as well as Maccelsfield, Meadows, Echunga, Kanagrilla and Nairne/Bremer. Callington would either fold or head to the Mid Murray, while Kersbrook, Torrens Valley and Gumeracha would join the Hills Football Central League, which would become a 1 division 13 team comp. Travel could become somewhat of an issue, with the longest trip being Langhorne Creek to Edwardstown. There would also need to be some work with the junior side of things to ensure that all clubs had the same age divisions. Any merit to something along these lines???

Edwardstown would still be 15 mins closer than Yankalilla from Langhorne Creek!

[Rooblood]

Yes they have mate. What he is saying is myponga will beat mclarens and get there first win for the year! Doesnt take a brain surgeon to work that out1

:) Winners this week
Willunga very easily against Yankalilla
Strathalbyn easily over Encounter Bay.
Victor will be untroubled by Goolwa.
Langhorne Creek over Mt Compass
Myponga will get their first Win over McLarens.

Haven't Myponga beaten McLaren, Signman

[Bat Pad]

With talk of clubs moving leagues (which is obviously not correct but which could happen) and some recent drubbings in the Hills and Southern leagues how would it go with a Southern Region "Super League"? 3 Divisions of 10 teams (30 in total) with a system similar to the SAAFL where teams are promoted and relegated according to finishing positions on the premiership table. Clubs would include 15 SFL Clubs, 10 GSFL clubs, as well as Maccelsfield, Meadows, Echunga, Kanagrilla and Nairne/Bremer. Callington would either fold or head to the Mid Murray, while Kersbrook, Torrens Valley and Gumeracha would join the Hills Football Central League, which would become a 1 division 13 team comp. Travel could become somewhat of an issue, with the longest trip being Langhorne Creek to Edwardstown. There would also need to be some work with the junior side of things to ensure that all clubs had the same age divisions. Any merit to something along these lines???

I think its an interesting thought. One problem with it is what you say about TV, Kersbrook and Gum going into Hills Central. TV and Kersbrook won't always be as strong as they are now, and even now the best those sides could hope for in Central is an elimination final appearence with the sides they currently have. And Gumeracha would lose to the top sides by over 40 goals right now, and perhaps get within 10 of Lobethal and Ironbank if they are lucky.

[hereforthebeer]

mclaren got up by 7 or 8 goals, game was level at half time mclarens too fit ran over the top of them in the 3rd and 4th quater pongy got a couple of goals late in the 4th

[Signman1972]

Bays got smashed by 12 goals. 18-8 to 6-3

[teamwork]

Victor got over Goolwa by 2 goals was close all day with both sides scrapping it out until the end, it was not a pretty day of football for either side!!

[ROCKYB]

u r a joke

[ball breaker]

With talk of clubs moving leagues (which is obviously not correct but which could happen) and some recent drubbings in the Hills and Southern leagues how would it go with a Southern Region "Super League"? 3 Divisions of 10 teams (30 in total) with a system similar to the SAAFL where teams are promoted and relegated according to finishing positions on the premiership table. Clubs would include 15 SFL Clubs, 10 GSFL clubs, as well as Maccelsfield, Meadows, Echunga, Kanagrilla and Nairne/Bremer. Callington would either fold or head to the Mid Murray, while Kersbrook, Torrens Valley and Gumeracha would join the Hills Football Central League, which would become a 1 division 13 team comp. Travel could become somewhat of an issue, with the longest trip being Langhorne Creek to Edwardstown. There would also need to be some work with the junior side of things to ensure that all clubs had the same age divisions. Any merit to something along these lines???

not sure about the idea mate! would be an interesting competition ... but i personally find that the best thing about the GSFL is that fact that the football and netball follow each other and play at the same venue week in week out! what is important about this is that it makes the league a 'family' league! ... kids and parents hang around and become involved in the senior sporting teams for the week end! if you've ever had the opportunity to watch a hills or southern league match... the atmosphere in the GSFL is amazing and something we should promote! families and communities getting involved in the netball and footy! Trust me ... i've been fortunate enough to play in these leagues and the GSFL wins hands down!

let's not change a great league! I 'believe' Willunga are trying to field more teams in the Great Southern netball assoc, which i think is a great thing (i'm not a Willunga follower by the way!) this will improve their following and increase the atmosphere at their games! what also is important is that as a league, starting at the top (Admin) followed by other clubs is to help or provide guidance to the clubs that have been struggling in recent years in order to make all 10 teams as competitive as possible! I hear u say why should other teams help their opposition??? well seeing those results in other leagues of 80 goal drubbings is not what the GSFL needs! the comp this year has definitely evened out .... which from a spectators point of view is sensational!

feel free to make any suggestions re this topic! let's NOT make MISTAKES that other leagues have done!!

[magpie in the 80's]

Mount Compass 12.14 (86) d Langhorne Creek 11.8 (74).
McLaren 18.9 (117) d Myponga/Sellicks 11.15 (81).
Strathalbyn 18.8 (116) d Encounter Bay 6.3 (39).
Victor Harbor 12.15 (87) d Port Elliott/Goolwa 10.10 (70).
Willunga 24.7 (151) d Yankalilla 9.7 (61).

[tatts]

With talk of clubs moving leagues (which is obviously not correct but which could happen) and some recent drubbings in the Hills and Southern leagues how would it go with a Southern Region "Super League"? 3 Divisions of 10 teams (30 in total) with a system similar to the SAAFL where teams are promoted and relegated according to finishing positions on the premiership table. Clubs would include 15 SFL Clubs, 10 GSFL clubs, as well as Maccelsfield, Meadows, Echunga, Kanagrilla and Nairne/Bremer. Callington would either fold or head to the Mid Murray, while Kersbrook, Torrens Valley and Gumeracha would join the Hills Football Central League, which would become a 1 division 13 team comp. Travel could become somewhat of an issue, with the longest trip being Langhorne Creek to Edwardstown. There would also need to be some work with the junior side of things to ensure that all clubs had the same age divisions. Any merit to something along these lines???

not sure about the idea mate! would be an interesting competition ... but i personally find that the best thing about the GSFL is that fact that the football and netball follow each other and play at the same venue week in week out! what is important about this is that it makes the league a 'family' league! ... kids and parents hang around and become involved in the senior sporting teams for the week end! if you've ever had the opportunity to watch a hills or southern league match... the atmosphere in the GSFL is amazing and something we should promote! families and communities getting involved in the netball and footy! Trust me ... i've been fortunate enough to play in these leagues and the GSFL wins hands down!

let's not change a great league! I 'believe' Willunga are trying to field more teams in the Great Southern netball assoc, which i think is a great thing (i'm not a Willunga follower by the way!) this will improve their following and increase the atmosphere at their games! what also is important is that as a league, starting at the top (Admin) followed by other clubs is to help or provide guidance to the clubs that have been struggling in recent years in order to make all 10 teams as competitive as possible! I hear u say why should other teams help their opposition??? well seeing those results in other leagues of 80 goal drubbings is not what the GSFL needs! the comp this year has definitely evened out .... which from a spectators point of view is sensational!

feel free to make any suggestions re this topic! let's NOT make MISTAKES that other leagues have done!!

I agree BB,i have only been in this league this season and the Netball following the Footy was the main reason for me to move from the Southern League.As i have 3 daughters who all play netball ita great for me personally to be able to watch my girls play netball in the morning and then to be involved in footy in the afternoon.My girls used to play at S.U.N.A during the week but i found it hard to get to their games with work and footy commitments during the week.We also get the netball girls over to the club on Saturday nite and our A coach reads all the netball scores out as well which gets them involved.A great ATMOSPHERE

[LuvsFooty]

I must admitt that I also wouldnt like to see the GSFL split up, there is some great rivalry and tradition. It was mainly a Friday afternoon "time wasting" exercise.

VH just a bit too good for the magpies yesterday, but the result as well as a few others does show that the GSFL comp is alive and well. Travis Griffen did a great job on D.Ellis keeping him to 2 goals, L.Ellis was BOG by a mile, Hodge and Ewer probably didnt have as much impact as people thought they would and TW was useless (second worst on ground behind me). The loss of S.Dennis with a snapped achillies was and is a huge blow for us. He had been on for about 8 minutes and already taken 3 contested marks, kicked a goal, layed a bone crunching tackle to set up another and was looking dominant. I dont know what the VH people's thoughts are but I but i think that we would have won if he had been able to play a full game??