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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Surely you dont think anyone is smart enough to think of that do you?:confused:
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    I looked at the leagues 'new' website when I got to the office this morning. All I can say is "wow, what a come-down". That lost password has really impacted on the league. Its such a shame.
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Well said. Its about time more people stand up for what is logically, ethically and morally right about this subject. I think the apparent little thought given to cost aspect of any change will also prove severe. The title of the league was well named and well accepted by those involved now...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Apparently someone lost the password. :footy:
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Well said Deitzy. No good of taking old blokes to Sydney and dont think that some of the younger guys who have recently departed to play there will want to return. They have made their bed and made new friends in their new clubs. If 'a team' goes to Sydney and starts losing games, our local...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Under 18s, unlike the two open age grades (in a club), are, because of their age, a unit of their own. This divisionalisation has many benefits but has some down sides, particularly for small competitions. Under 18 coaches have to be so careful to arrange, encourage and manipulate their...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    A great game by the Doggies although slipped in the last quarter. Great to see veteran, Dan Pedersen, back with 3 goals after a run in the seconds a week or so ago. He still looks fit. Not good news with Nelson Bay Under 18s eh, after a big year last season. I know these boys move on but...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    What does the 16 week suspension rule etc. mean Deitzy? What I want to know is why the Terrigal v Wyong first div results were not posted on Sat night or when all the rest of the results were put on? If it was an issue of an unregistered player from Wyong (home teams always have the advantage...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    I too was disappointed at the Doggies effort. I sat there and watched thinking just what our former champions would feel when they saw the results. When Cardiff booted 9 goals in the first quarter, the writing was on the wall. Yes, I am a fan of divisionalisation but this is where it falls...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    I think there are a couple of things we need to get used to, in as much as might hurt some. Newcastle/CC is generally viewed as a backwater. Kids dont see playing football in this area as an asset or a way to further their football ambitions. Lets face it, players at 15-18 who show a bit of...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Unfortunately common sense does not always prevail. There are various influences which encourage people to make rash decisions. Band-aid responses rarely work. I think everyone wants a level playing field Noodles but when you get someone introduce a bright idea which is either too hard to...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Someone who is running out coaching rep teams, and his cronies, should be paying more attention to the governance of the league. Take on a position and you take on the responsibility to serve the league (or club - as the case may be). I hate to invoke the law but this time I went to the...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Good point. This divisionalisation thing has to be handled with so much care. I do think its a great idea but has its drawbacks and those pulling the strings should get their heads together and ask where it can go wrong and start making some contingency plans. Be pro-active rather than (shit...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Running off to Sydney is not the answer and I dont think Gosford should be applauded for opting out on a system which caters for local footy. At the end of the day, Gosford were losers and didnt have the people to equip them for a better mounted pitch at the BDAFL premiership. I know you...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    You will find it rubbish W17 when your side comes up against the best five teams in the competition and gets belted every second or third week with no sign of a way out until the end of the season. How long are your players going to cop it before they walk away and your team comes last in the...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Someone told me that in the early days of the BDAFL, as an incentive to get clubs to field Under 18 teams, the league gave bonus points to the club's first grade in their competition points when they fielded an Under 18 team as well as extra incentive points in their club admin awards which...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Any time changes are made there are several things that MUST be taken into account: Short term gain could well inflict long term pain; The future must be well planned. Try to include as many stakeholders in major decisions as possible. Holding a brain storming session is good and write down...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    I see some dim wit has formally moved to change the name of the league to, wait for it, AFL Hunter Coast. Really, give me a break. Next thing we will be playing with a round ball and all singing whoopee after every game. What is wrong with the name, Black Diamond Football League? Everyone...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    I think its a stupid idea. How memories fade. The 'Hunters' did not work, the various regional sides competing in Sydney sporting competitions have consistently failed. Rugby, soccer (how many of the rebadged soccer teams failed?) and the list goes on. Whoever is floating this idea should...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2012

    Good to see the league have updated their website from 22 December
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    One day someone is going to have to bite the bullet. * Central Coast clubs are going to find it difficult to compete with the likes of Newcastle City and Cardiff (and I dont care why). There needs to be a handicap system and dont argue because you know I am right. Deitzy was right in saying...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    Does Gosford have the ability to DO IT? It takes a lot more than a bunch of players turning up to a game to play. Don't worry, my heart is with them but they need some switched on people running it all. As so far as saying the Newcastle Clubs will revert to the NAFL (two standouts and a lot...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    You make a good point N.Swan. Its not for me to answer but I dont know what the powers that be can do if they consider 'it' is a problem. (and it bloody is) Of course one thing we (and I use that word collectively as the font of all knowledge people) haven't contemplated is that Newcastle...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    A very good point you make Deitzy. City and Cardiff are the standouts and good on them but their dominance has the potential to damage the competition itself, if it has not already done so. You are right when you say that some blokes in other clubs don't see this dominance shifting and will...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    Its because of people like you that the league (code) stagnates. You take YOUR finger out of your bum and get involved! Let me tell you something. Its because there few visionaries that things dont happen. OK, some of my ideas might be a little difficult for the traditionalist to accept...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    Cant agree with Cardiff winning the Newcastle leg. I think Warners Bay would be very much favoured. You are right about thinking outside the square. For too long people 'drift along following what was done last year' and you know what, some get sick of it. There is a lot to be said for...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    Aha Noodles, so true but the trouble with only one open age grade succeeding in a club is that all the resources and players become absolutely and probably unwittingly focused towards that grade and the other, regardless of it being first or second, becomes neglected. It has happened so many...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    If you were to write down what the problems are in the league and how to fix them, in priority order, what would you write? For mine it needs very good management, incentives, discipline and some achievable goals. Going on year to year as is, is a recipe for disaster. I agree with Noodles...
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    Black Diamond AFL - 2011

    The whole scene appears to have dropped away in the BDAFL. I have read some of their recent news items on their website and whoever is writing them appears to struggle. If Gosford couldn't hack it in the league who says they will succeed in Sydney. Its just a cop out. People should be more...

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