Adelaide Footy League D7 - 2017

[Q.]

Relegate Fitzroy, they were only getting 5 blokes to training anyway.

[morell]

Same way that they sorted it out this year. One up, two down.

[Animus]

Just had a look at their results this year...Surely Lonsdale would start in Div 7 !

[The Bedge]

Gee whizz I am surprised how much stock has been put into one less bloke standing on the sidelines has caused I must admit. What difference would that make exactly? Would I give off special ju ju juice to inspire them?

I didn't give it a second thought - another football faux pas that I have committed no doubt.

Why go watch your AFL team live?

I don't think it has anything to do with having "an extra bloke on the sideline" or "the difference you'd make", think it's about being a supporting member of the side/club. Having a united front, and actively showing your support with your presence.

You've played majority A grade games this year, would've thought you'd be there to "cheer/support" your "mates" on a big occasion?

[morell]

They smashed us in a trial. Again, the SFL is a much better competition than people think. They're losing to the equivalent of D2 clubs FFS.

They're D6 standard at worst.

[The Bedge]

Same way that they sorted it out this year. One up, two down.

Surely a pisstake?

Don't think that could happen now anyway, you'd think clubs would need to have ample notice of a move like that potentially happening.

[morell]

Gee whizz I am surprised how much stock has been put into one less bloke standing on the sidelines has caused I must admit. What difference would that make exactly? Would I give off special ju ju juice to inspire them?

I didn't give it a second thought - another football faux pas that I have committed no doubt.

Why go watch your AFL team live?

Because I find it entertaining and enjoy it! I don't find watching my team entertaining or enjoyable.

I don't think it has anything to do with having "an extra bloke on the sideline" or "the difference you'd make", think it's about being a supporting member of the side/club. Having a united front, and actively showing your support with your presence.

K.

You've played majority A grade games this year, would've thought you'd be there to "cheer/support" your "mates" on a big occasion?

Maybe since I've played the majority A Grade this year I should be given a Saturday off when the opportunity arises? I know I wouldn't care if anyone does or doesn't come and watch.

Again, you're probably right and my mates gave me a bit of stick, but none of these things went though my brain and I don't understand the logic and reasoning.

I gave up every night during the week bar one for the club, give me an arvo off for **** sake.

[morell]

Same way that they sorted it out this year. One up, two down.

Surely a pisstake?

Don't think that could happen now anyway, you'd think clubs would need to have ample notice of a move like that potentially happening.

Why? It happened last year.

I'd agree that it would suck and some heads up would be nice, but they probably cant do that until Lonsdale and/or Marion sign on the dotted line.

[MW]

It does seem strange Morell, not meaning to gang up on you.
Anyway, each to their own.

[Q.]

Don't think that could happen now anyway, you'd think clubs would need to have ample notice of a move like that potentially happening.

Would think that the two SFL clubs would slot into D7. Minimises grievances from existing CH9AFL clubs.

[morell]

It does seem strange Morell, not meaning to gang up on you.
Anyway, each to their own.

Haha not the first time nor the last that I have appeared "strange" to the football punditry Em-Dubs!

the funny thing is, though, it's all you footballing freaks that are the weird ones. The rest of society looks at the close knit local football world with utter bemusement.

"So wait, you have to train two times a week AND go back to the club on a Saturday?"
"hang on, your club doesn't cover your medical expenses if you get hurt?"
"Wait wait wait... you have to wear black slacks to the game? Are you playing SANFL?"
"What do you mean you cant come to my birthday because you have training?"
"You shower, naked, with other men? Isn't that a bit ... you know?"

Are all comments I have heard just in the last month from non-football people.

[morell]

Don't think that could happen now anyway, you'd think clubs would need to have ample notice of a move like that potentially happening.

Would think that the two SFL clubs would slot into D7. Minimises grievances from existing CH9AFL clubs.

Except for all the existing D7 clubs that would be dominated *again* by another club entering the competition, of course.

One not getting promoted = one affected.
Lonsdale coming into D7 = many affected.

They would've probably won D7 in a canter this year, Para Hills and Luthies included.

[The Bedge]

Why? It happened last year.

I'd agree that it would suck and some heads up would be nice, but they probably cant do that until Lonsdale and/or Marion sign on the dotted line.

It happened last year, but clubs were notified well in advance - everyone knew well before finals only one would go up, where as this year we've already got to finals. Can't see the decision being made in the next fortnight, so essentially a club could make a GF, get excited and begin planning for D6 only to be tapped on the should and told "bad luck".

Given West Croydon this year, I believe now that not rewarding those who have earned it has potential to derail a club for a bit.. plus if Para Hills happened to lose the GF not sure i could handle another 12 months of you complaining of a D5 premiership side in D7

[The Bedge]

Except for all the existing D7 clubs that would be dominated *again* by another club entering the competition, of course.

One not getting promoted = one affected.
Lonsdale coming into D7 = many affected.

They would've probably won D7 in a canter this year, Para Hills and Luthies included.

North Pines will prob fold, PAOC may elect to go back to C grade divs.. So you'd have Houghton & Mawson Lakes come down + Mitchell Park, TTG and St Pauls still in 7, i think the additional two sides would fit in nicely to that group and strengthen the standard of D7 all round.

Relegate Fitzroy and they'd dominate D7 anyway, so same/same

[morell]

Why? It happened last year.

I'd agree that it would suck and some heads up would be nice, but they probably cant do that until Lonsdale and/or Marion sign on the dotted line.

It happened last year, but clubs were notified well in advance - everyone knew well before finals only one would go up, where as this year we've already got to finals. Can't see the decision being made in the next fortnight, so essentially a club could make a GF, get excited and begin planning for D6 only to be tapped on the should and told "bad luck".

Given West Croydon this year, I believe now that not rewarding those who have earned it has potential to derail a club for a bit.. plus if Para Hills happened to lose the GF not sure i could handle another 12 months of you complaining of a D5 premiership side in D7

What if West Croyden went up and the same thing happened? Might not of won a game. Its all if nuts and candy nuts anyway.

Suffice to say I am a huge proponent of grading and placing teams to their most appropriate standard, not abiding by some sort of mythical "whats fair" algorithm that may or may not exist in the minds of some.

[morell]

Except for all the existing D7 clubs that would be dominated *again* by another club entering the competition, of course.

One not getting promoted = one affected.
Lonsdale coming into D7 = many affected.

They would've probably won D7 in a canter this year, Para Hills and Luthies included.

North Pines will prob fold, PAOC may elect to go back to C grade divs.. So you'd have Houghton & Mawson Lakes come down + Mitchell Park, TTG and St Pauls still in 7, i think the additional two sides would fit in nicely to that group and strengthen the standard of D7 all round.

Relegate Fitzroy and they'd dominate D7 anyway, so same/same

Lonsdale > Marion.

Lonsdale are a mid table D6 standard football club right now IMO. Marion mid table D7.

[The Bedge]

Lonsdale are a mid table D6 standard football club right now IMO. Marion mid table D7.

So are Fitzroy..

[morell]

I never said to relegate Fitzroy ya pelican

[The Bedge]

What if West Croyden went up and the same thing happened? Might not of won a game. Its all if nuts and candy nuts anyway.

Yes what if.. maybe correct - but at least they earned that opportunity to fail in the higher grade

[The Bedge]

I never said to relegate Fitzroy ya pelican

Oh yeah - 1 up, 2 down, sorry i forgot