central v some afl clubs, but not what you think

[JK]

I don't think that there is one easy answer but I think the location of Centrals in an area that can relate to them and the clubs understanding of that cooumity is one factor. For this reason I think that South are on the right track but they have tried to buy short term success by recruiting "name" imports rather than having the core of the club as locals and selectively recruiting the right people where there are gaps. I think that the location of many of the "old" clubs in localities that were more fitting 50 or 100 years ago is their downfall. Norwood need not only to have pokies in their zone but to embrace the local culture as well. Time will tell if this is possible. I feel that too many clubs are still in 1900s mentality.

I think Norwood have embraced their culture well , sitting on their backsides , drinking latte and watching the world go by.

As if we could afford Latte

[smac]

International Roast doesn't quite have the same ring to it though...

[JK]

International Roast doesn't quite have the same ring to it though...

LOL .. I actually had that particular brand in my post but ended up deleting it

[Hawks22]

One thing the club does well is .......... keeping the SANFL out of the club. Centrals run all their own programs at under age level and accepts no help from the SANFL.

Could also be another reason why the SANFL doesn't like the success that Centrals have achieved without their input

[BPBRB]

One thing the club does well is .......... keeping the SANFL out of the club. Centrals run all their own programs at under age level and accepts no help from the SANFL.

Could also be another reason why the SANFL doesn't like the success that Centrals have achieved without their input

They still take the SANFL financial dividend from what profit the AFL clubs make though so I wouldn't say they turn back all help! There is only one club that is close enough to consider operating with out any SANFL financial dividend and it's not Centrals.

[smac]

We do OK out of (now) 3 sets of pokies though. We just don't stand on the roof top to tell everyone about it.

[redden whites]

We do OK out of (now) 3 sets of pokies though. We just don't stand on the roof top to tell everyone about it.

Not quite the scholarships I was thinking about
maybe it all hype i really thought the dogs fans would be dying to tell us what they do for the community that seperates them from the others...........maybe it just more pokies than anyone else
returning to lala land as you read this.

[smac]

Nothing should be taken in isolation, we do many things very well.

[redden whites]

just wondering what kinda stuff you get printed in ya local messenger about the club etc? in all seriousness

[smac]

just wondering what kinda stuff you get printed in ya local messenger about the club etc? in all seriousness

Can't help you on that one - I get all about your club in my messenger.

I think all messengers do a good job in at least appearing supportive of the local team. I know mine gets up my nose from time to time in its support of North!

[Hondo]

Yes, our local messenger regularly does articles on the Bays

[doggies4eva]

A lot of people go on about the doggies recruting which has been first class but I think the key is the core players are developed through our junior programs and then we selectively recruit to fill any areas where we are light on. We also only target players that will fit into the club culture because that is the key to success - both on and off the field.

[Wedgie]

We do OK out of (now) 3 sets of pokies though. We just don't stand on the roof top to tell everyone about it.

You just did!

What are the 3 sets of pokies you now have? I must claim ignorance on that one as was only aware of Grand Central (serious question).

[redden whites]

We do OK out of (now) 3 sets of pokies though. We just don't stand on the roof top to tell everyone about it.

Gee thats doing wonders for the community ,next time I hear the hype I will take it as just that sadly.I have come to the conclusion the football dept has been given plenty of resources and winning has attracted many locals and thats about it.Back to my original post asking what do they do that others aren't doing?.

[smac]

As I said, don't take anything in isolation - my comment regarding pokies was in response to a comment about incomes, not about why our club is successful.

The reasons for success are as many and varied as the reasons for some other clubs lack of success.

[once_were_warriors]

Central Success :- Great Skills, Hard at ball ,well drilled into team plan , great coaching staff, exellent recruitment, lots of money, fanatical supporters.

Pretty easy really

[Hawks22]

One thing the club does well is .......... keeping the SANFL out of the club. Centrals run all their own programs at under age level and accepts no help from the SANFL.

Could also be another reason why the SANFL doesn't like the success that Centrals have achieved without their input

They still take the SANFL financial dividend from what profit the AFL clubs make though so I wouldn't say they turn back all help! There is only one club that is close enough to consider operating with out any SANFL financial dividend and it's not Centrals.

Was not talking about financial help .... just pointing out the fact that we control our destiny (whether its good or bad) and take no input or help from the SANFL ... which hasn't pleased them at all.

[JK]

Central Success :- Great Skills, Hard at ball ,well drilled into team plan , great coaching staff, exellent recruitment, lots of money, fanatical supporters.

Pretty easy really

I would suggest there are 8 other clubs that haven't found it at all easy, hence the discussion taking place.

[once_were_warriors]

Central Success :- Great Skills, Hard at ball ,well drilled into team plan , great coaching staff, exellent recruitment, lots of money, fanatical supporters.

Pretty easy really

I would suggest there are 8 other clubs that haven't found it at all easy, hence the discussion taking place.

Well I reckon if all clubs achieve/better all those points then they will be in the same position as Central. Only one not achievable by many clubs is having fanatical supporters

[BPBRB]

Was not talking about financial help .... just pointing out the fact that we control our destiny (whether its good or bad) and take no input or help from the SANFL ... which hasn't pleased them at all.

That's a good thing and without knowing the workings of Centrals, I can say North has a "frosty" relationship with the SANFL in terms of making many independent decisions in the best interest of our club and not just what the SANFL wants or would like. I think the more other clubs can do the same when they become more financially stable, you will find that the clubs actually have the bulk say in how the SANFL is run overall in terms of our comp and not how it is now, where the SANFL appears in many instances to be an AFL "Yes" man!