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Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:33 pmby UK Fan
wild dog wrote:Booney wrote:I think though the measures being put in place regarding total player payments in amateur and country leagues might help this though.
Ultimately though it is about playing on an even playing field, but it wouldn't be, the richer community clubs would be better resourced than the poorer community clubs and then the whole thing is funded by pokies and chook raffles.....
Yes the salary cap hopefully will be a game changer, and get some common sense back into the club boards at country and amateur level.
Will change nothing IMHO.
Just brown paper bags will be brought back out like in 70s - 80s
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Sat Aug 08, 2015 1:37 amby wild dog
UK Fan wrote:wild dog wrote:Booney wrote:I think though the measures being put in place regarding total player payments in amateur and country leagues might help this though.
Ultimately though it is about playing on an even playing field, but it wouldn't be, the richer community clubs would be better resourced than the poorer community clubs and then the whole thing is funded by pokies and chook raffles.....
Yes the salary cap hopefully will be a game changer, and get some common sense back into the club boards at country and amateur level.
Will change nothing IMHO.
Just brown paper bags will be brought back out like in 70s - 80s
Its a start and like we all ask for in the SANFL, it provides a definitive ruling and consistency across all clubs.
If overpayments are (unofficially) board sanctioned it will eventually come out.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:55 amby philcas
With The PAPs out of the AFL finals race watch the manipulation of their SANFL side begin. I am not sure how this works but with 3 rounds to go
I fear stacking is on the cards.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:15 pmby UK Fan
philcas wrote:With The PAPs out of the AFL finals race watch the manipulation of their SANFL side begin. I am not sure how this works but with 3 rounds to go
I fear stacking is on the cards.
I fear the opposite will occur.
Look for a severely weakened Port come Elimination Final would be my tip.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:32 pmby rocketeer
UK Fan wrote:philcas wrote:With The PAPs out of the AFL finals race watch the manipulation of their SANFL side begin. I am not sure how this works but with 3 rounds to go
I fear stacking is on the cards.
I fear the opposite will occur.
Look for a severely weakened Port come Elimination Final would be my tip.
Exactly. They'll want their whole squad finishing at the same time. It's also the reason I think the crows might try their hardest to make the finals in case their AFL team does.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:44 pmby VALE PARK
Watch the Magpies start building for the finals!
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Mon Aug 10, 2015 2:05 pmby Reddeer
The wonderful Advertiser journalist seem to be all excited that the insurgent crows still have a chance to qualify for the finals.
Give us a break they should not even be in the competition. Come the time that Port play Crows in the Grand final then we will see how the SANFL crumbles even further than it has already
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:54 amby stan
UK Fan wrote:philcas wrote:With The PAPs out of the AFL finals race watch the manipulation of their SANFL side begin. I am not sure how this works but with 3 rounds to go
I fear stacking is on the cards.
I fear the opposite will occur.
Look for a severely weakened Port come Elimination Final would be my tip.
Agree with you here. I think you will see a few more off for surgery and this will further weaken them.
And they'll still have Butcher......
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:59 amby JK
stan wrote:UK Fan wrote:philcas wrote:With The PAPs out of the AFL finals race watch the manipulation of their SANFL side begin. I am not sure how this works but with 3 rounds to go
I fear stacking is on the cards.
I fear the opposite will occur.
Look for a severely weakened Port come Elimination Final would be my tip.
Agree with you here. I think you will see a few more off for surgery and this will further weaken them.
And they'll still have Butcher......
Only if they're legit injuries that can't be played through I reckon. KT usually has a fierce determination to win, and I have no doubt he'll want the Magpies claiming a flag if the Power can't.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:02 pmby Douglas Mawson
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl ... 7480126107Argh! This sums up how misguided the whole sad affair has now become.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 1:37 pmby PatowalongaPirate
Douglas Mawson wrote:http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/one-eyed-rant-blog-live-with-david-nankervis-today-from-130pm/story-fnia6ojc-1227480126107
Argh! This sums up how misguided the whole sad affair has now become.
I can hear arms being stretched and fingers being cracked in readiness for the onslaught that will be this blog.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:22 pmby Booney
PatowalongaPirate wrote:Douglas Mawson wrote:http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/one-eyed-rant-blog-live-with-david-nankervis-today-from-130pm/story-fnia6ojc-1227480126107
Argh! This sums up how misguided the whole sad affair has now become.
I can hear arms being stretched and fingers being cracked in readiness for the onslaught that will be this blog.
I'd like the jury to consider this chap speaks for himself and NOT the wider Port Adelaide Football Club supporter group.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:28 pmby PatowalongaPirate
Booney wrote:PatowalongaPirate wrote:Douglas Mawson wrote:http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/one-eyed-rant-blog-live-with-david-nankervis-today-from-130pm/story-fnia6ojc-1227480126107
Argh! This sums up how misguided the whole sad affair has now become.
I can hear arms being stretched and fingers being cracked in readiness for the onslaught that will be this blog.
I'd like the jury to consider this chap speaks for himself and NOT the wider Port Adelaide Football Club supporter group.
Dunno Boon, he seemed the regular run of the mill port flog to me
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:32 pmby Rising Power
Seemed to be just another News Ltd sanctioned troll.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:20 pmby Wedgie
I'm amazed that after 5 generations of in breeding he can even put a sentence together.
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:42 pmby LPH
But it is a common misconception by many on the Peninsula - "One Club"
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:51 pmby daysofourlives
Douglas Mawson wrote:http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/one-eyed-rant-blog-live-with-david-nankervis-today-from-130pm/story-fnia6ojc-1227480126107
Argh! This sums up how misguided the whole sad affair has now become.
That has to be former poster Been Real doesnt it? Whatever happened to him? Did he "rise" again?
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Wed Aug 12, 2015 9:05 pmby southee
Rising Power wrote:Seemed to be just another News Ltd sanctioned troll.
Plenty of those in the Adelaide media !
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Sat Aug 15, 2015 1:19 pmby PhilH
Meanwhile in the WAFL
From the West Australian
Blockbuster matches and heavy promotions have boosted crowds at East Fremantle and West Perth home games as WAFL attendances have risen slightly this season.
The Sharks are languishing in second bottom after nine straight losses but they have drawn two of the three biggest crowds of the season to underline their deep roots in the WA football community.
And West Perth, despite their absence from television screens as part of Channel 7’s blackout of the club, have been a consistent drawcard at their fortress at HBF Arena where they have not lost a game this year.
Channel 7 is owned by Seven West Media, which also publishesThe West Australian.
The Falcons drew the biggest crowd of the season to their international round game in June when 7849 people watched them beat top team Subiaco.
They are averaging crowds of 2717 at HBF Arena this season, about a quarter higher than the league average, and nearly 300 more than East Fremantle.
A total of 7209 fans packed ATOM Stadium for the traditional WA Day derby match in June when East Fremantle, who were third at the time, and their fifth-placed rivals South Fremantle played out a thriller.
And East Fremantle were also credited with a home crowd of 5200 at Domain Stadium in March when the season started with a night game that marked the return of Channel 7 as the WAFL broadcaster after an absence of nearly 30 years.
East Fremantle’s home-crowd average would rise to 2775 — the highest in the league — if the game on neutral turf at Subiaco was included. That season opener and West Perth’s international round game were the subjects of heavy club and television advertising which were rewarded with the strong attendances.
Five of the nine clubs have seen their home attendances rise this season while Subiaco and Swan Districts could also finish higher than last season’s returns.
Swans are averaging crowds of 2183, three lower than last season, and their two remaining home games are set to determine whether they play finals.
Subiaco are down 14 spectators on last year’s figures.
Peel’s home crowds have grown slightly this year, probably due to the Thunder’s newfound competitiveness which has them on the verge of their maiden finals campaign.
Claremont are also on track to play finals but crowds at their temporary home at the Showground, where they are likely to be based for another two years, have fallen significantly this year as fans have voted with their feet on the club’s lack of a permanent base.[/i]
Re: The never ending No AFL in the SANFL whinge thread
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Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:50 pmby Dogwatcher
That's quite amazing, as my understanding was that, in the past, crowds were very poor there and well below the SANFL.