by On The Pine » Thu Jan 02, 2014 3:29 pm
by OnSong » Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:52 pm
by BOM » Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:09 pm
On The Pine wrote:The MM's demise wasn't linked to not joining Mallee. Doing that would have resulted in more clubs folding - no one wanted the 2-3 hr travel and would have left. BSR lost Adelaide based players for that reason when moving to Indies. I still reckon BSR and Sedan should merge to form a new MM club and go somewhere that has full footy and netball at the same place. Which league is stronger RMFL or RFL? RFL might be a better fit despite the extra travel for city based players.
by On The Pine » Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:17 pm
by On The Pine » Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:23 pm
OnSong wrote:Neither of those leagues have footy and netball at the same place. (I think)
by BOM » Thu Jan 02, 2014 10:50 pm
On The Pine wrote:Seriously BOM? Move on. That attitude is precisely why the MM folded. Clubs didn't realise how much they needed each other until it was too late. The facts are, Sedan are a footy/netball club and the Hills doesn't cater well for it. Indies is a comp which has it's troubles - witness Moorook and Lyrup. BSR have lost juniors (footy and netball) and seniors to other comps - BL&G for quite a few families I know. Want to improve your footy or be the big fish in the small pond? There are people in your club that see the bigger picture. After you have pulled up stumps, they still want something for their kids in the future. Me? An ex player, not from either of the regions, but with a soft spot for both. As an outsider though, it's not going to affect me either way. Finally, if I was involved in the RFL and saw these posts, I'd be voting against any proposal if I thought this childish attitude was a reflection of the clubs in general.
by On The Pine » Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:40 am
by BOM » Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:35 pm
On The Pine wrote:All I am saying is look to the future. You are better off being proactive while still going well rather than being forced in to a decision by circumstances outside your control. Robertstown did exactly that to ensure they had a future. You have to have a realistic view on the region and recognise that clubs may fold, or merge and look at other options such as suggested earlier by the reflex. In your own area your cricket club couldn't find 11 players which has led to the MMCA folding. And don't underestimate the long term effect of your junior situation. Isn't Deb now at Angaston where at least one of her kids is playing? Once they're gone you struggle to get them back.
by On The Pine » Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:57 pm
by BOM » Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:14 pm
On The Pine wrote:Unfortunately you think a merger would be a takeover but that's not how I would see it. It would have to be 50/50 and if the RFL was the league of choice, then BSR would be in a good position. Southern Saints are going well. Robby are well represented in that club and it's great to see their juniors doing well, both underage and the ones that have progressed to A grade. (Now there's two clubs that used to detest each other!) You have to be proactive with juniors these days as there are so many competing interests. Alot of the time travel is a convenient excuse so offer a solution so it can't be used.
I reckon Mid Murray United has a good ring about it. Imagine a full compliment of senior football and netball teams, good opportunities to recruit, plenty of kids around the club playing footy and netball and packed clubrooms after a game. Oh, and the footy at a better standard is actually fast, clean and more challenging/fun to play without having to worry about getting sniped behind play. Doesn't sound too bad at all.
by On The Pine » Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:15 pm
by Baron Greenback » Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:32 pm
by BOM » Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:39 pm
by TimmiesChin » Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:12 am
On The Pine wrote:The MM's demise wasn't linked to not joining Mallee. Doing that would have resulted in more clubs folding - no one wanted the 2-3 hr travel and would have left. BSR lost Adelaide based players for that reason when moving to Indies. I still reckon BSR and Sedan should merge to form a new MM club and go somewhere that has full footy and netball at the same place. Which league is stronger RMFL or RFL? RFL might be a better fit despite the extra travel for city based players.
by Baron Greenback » Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:26 am
by hill » Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:12 am
by Baron Greenback » Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:57 am
by hill » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:11 pm
Baron Greenback wrote:Certainly stronger than say 5 years ago but still nowhere near the strength of riverland
by BOM » Wed Jan 08, 2014 12:59 pm
Baron Greenback wrote:I'd have no problem travelling to Sedan-Cambrai.
It's only once a year.
by Baron Greenback » Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:36 pm
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