whufc wrote:A shame there is no father son rule Marty Slades son has made the state under 17 side, plays for Sturt.
Think there is a father son rule if the family wants it. Fielkes son played juniors at West Adelaide despite living at gawler Stu Cochrane son is at centrals but doesn't live in zone I think slade was probably fine to let his kid play at sturt, also with Michael wakelins kid. Think slade in particular has forgotten his roots.
Dutchy wrote:Yep dont have to live in the zone to play where your father did, hence important for clubs to keep in close contact with their past players.
I wouldn't think Matt Slade's love for the CDFC and its people are any less. They (the Slades) live in the eastern suburbs, Matt teaches at Prince Alfred College and, Luca's mates from PAC play at Sturt. He was in our U/13's, 14's and 15's .I think it'd be a logistic dliemma trying to transport a 15 year old schoolboy from Kent Town to Elizabeth and back twice a week for training from November to April for thee years while Luca completes his secondary education. I wouldn't think it's anything other than that.
Dutchy wrote:Yep dont have to live in the zone to play where your father did, hence important for clubs to keep in close contact with their past players.
I wouldn't think Matt Slade's love for the CDFC and its people are any less. They (the Slades) live in the eastern suburbs, Matt teaches at Prince Alfred College and, Luca's mates from PAC play at Sturt. He was in our U/13's, 14's and 15's .I think it'd be a logistic dliemma trying to transport a 15 year old schoolboy from Kent Town to Elizabeth and back twice a week for training from November to April for thee years while Luca completes his secondary education. I wouldn't think it's anything other than that.
Been happening for years, look at the Robrans. They wanted to play with friends they grew up with and Barrie never even considered pressuring them to go to North even though it was probably only a 10 min drive!
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Wedgie wrote:Been happening for years, look at the Robrans. They wanted to play with friends they grew up with and Barrie never even considered pressuring them to go to North even though it was probably only a 10 min drive!
Yep, off the top of my head in the last 10 years Norwood had the sons of Neil Button (Sturt), Stephen Rowe (WWT) and Tim McNeil (WWT) all play at other clubs. Understandable kids feel more comfortable playing locally and/or with their mates.
Wedgie wrote:Been happening for years, look at the Robrans. They wanted to play with friends they grew up with and Barrie never even considered pressuring them to go to North even though it was probably only a 10 min drive!
Yep, off the top of my head in the last 10 years Norwood had the sons of Neil Button (Sturt), Stephen Rowe (WWT) and Tim McNeil (WWT) all play at other clubs. Understandable kids feel more comfortable playing locally and/or with their mates.
I thought I saw the name Schwerdt the other day, possibly Norwood reserves. Not a real common name, I wonder if related to Stephen or Patrick?
Wedgie wrote:Been happening for years, look at the Robrans. They wanted to play with friends they grew up with and Barrie never even considered pressuring them to go to North even though it was probably only a 10 min drive!
Yep, off the top of my head in the last 10 years Norwood had the sons of Neil Button (Sturt), Stephen Rowe (WWT) and Tim McNeil (WWT) all play at other clubs. Understandable kids feel more comfortable playing locally and/or with their mates.
I thought I saw the name Schwerdt the other day, possibly Norwood reserves. Not a real common name, I wonder if related to Stephen or Patrick?
Yeah Im pretty sure he is mate .. Was under the impression it was Stephen's lad but not certain on that, will find out and let ya know
Wedgie wrote:Been happening for years, look at the Robrans. They wanted to play with friends they grew up with and Barrie never even considered pressuring them to go to North even though it was probably only a 10 min drive!
Yep, off the top of my head in the last 10 years Norwood had the sons of Neil Button (Sturt), Stephen Rowe (WWT) and Tim McNeil (WWT) all play at other clubs. Understandable kids feel more comfortable playing locally and/or with their mates.
I thought I saw the name Schwerdt the other day, possibly Norwood reserves. Not a real common name, I wonder if related to Stephen or Patrick?
Yeah Im pretty sure he is mate .. Was under the impression it was Stephen's lad but not certain on that, will find out and let ya know
Might be Eddies' lad the best footballer in that family.
Wedgie wrote:Been happening for years, look at the Robrans. They wanted to play with friends they grew up with and Barrie never even considered pressuring them to go to North even though it was probably only a 10 min drive!
I think with the Robrans they didn't want to play under a certain coach. They were actually in North's zone and had to get a clearance to Norwood. They did go to school in the Norwood area. On the other hand Ben Jarman and Ryan Burton both came from the Western side of town to play juniors and then seniors at North.
Wedgie wrote:Been happening for years, look at the Robrans. They wanted to play with friends they grew up with and Barrie never even considered pressuring them to go to North even though it was probably only a 10 min drive!
I think with the Robrans they didn't want to play under a certain coach. They were actually in North's zone and had to get a clearance to Norwood. They did go to school in the Norwood area. On the other hand Ben Jarman and Ryan Burton both came from the Western side of town to play juniors and then seniors at North.
I’m guessing then it was Nunan that they didn’t want to play under? Can you confirm/deny that when Nunan was appointed coach he took down photos of Barrie in the club & said “You’re all living in the past” or words to that effect...
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