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[akkaps]

Seeing this has passed, when is the bidding process starting? And how are the divisions going to be organised first up.

 

[El_Scorcho]

Seeing this has passed, when is the bidding process starting? And how are the divisions going to be organised first up.

I'll start a hub thread in a sec.

When I have 5 entries, week 1 will commence with a single division (Actually if I don't get 5 entries before Saturday the first week wont start until Sunday, because i'm away in Melbourne for the weekend for a wedding).

The initial divisions will be determined purely by who gets their entries in first. There is no seeding process or anything. First come first serve.

There will be no bidding process. Enter whatever you like.

 

[Gibbsy]

I'm still unsure about the stickying of the weekly NAFL threads. As you can see tonight, it took me a few hours to stick this week's NAFL Reserves thread and unstick the old one. I know it's not critical, but it's still something that has to be done fairly timely each week and if I was off BF (which I was at the time) then it makes things tough.

Also I feel like El_Scorcho and some of the other comp runners may be a bit disheartened because their comps aren't getting the 'promotion' that NAFL is. Even though I feel the NAFL is the cornerstone of the board, I would hope that in time the Heavyweight Comp could rival that

 

[Dylan8]

poor little el scorcho

It's the premier comp of the board - your words - I'm sure it's no big deal having it up there even with a slight delay (you lazy campaigner).

 

[El_Scorcho]

I'm fine with the NAFL being stickied and mine unstickied. My hope is that eventually basically everyone who frequents the board has an entry in and is seeking the latest poll thread out.

Also naturally the overall standard won't be as high as it is in the NAFL, so I'm happy for the NAFL to remain the flagship competition and as it's demonstrating the best we've got to offer, it should get more promotion.

 

[Jack Stevens]

I'm still unsure about the stickying of the weekly NAFL threads. As you can see tonight, it took me a few hours to stick this week's NAFL Reserves thread and unstick the old one. I know it's not critical, but it's still something that has to be done fairly timely each week and if I was off BF (which I was at the time) then it makes things tough.

Also I feel like El_Scorcho and some of the other comp runners may be a bit disheartened because their comps aren't getting the 'promotion' that NAFL is. Even though I feel the NAFL is the cornerstone of the board, I would hope that in time the Heavyweight Comp could rival that

Would it be better to sticky just the hub threads for the NAFL and NAFLR? That way you're not having to worry about moving things around every few days, and the competitions are still getting a bit more exposure.

 

[Cody_]

The A-league is looking to extend, your job is to create a home, away and or third alternative for each team and a club logo, also find a stadium which the team can play home games at. The competition is planned to have one team a week then the poll will be open for a week. I have several towns/cities planned: Canberra, Geelong, Cairns, Darwin, Alice Springs, Bendigo

 

[Cody_]

can this please go ahead, cause i really want to do this

 

[Dylan8]

can this please go ahead, cause i really want to do this

Just make a portfolio with your ideas

 

[Gibbsy]

can this please go ahead, cause i really want to do this

You do realise that things don't have to be a competition for you to design them? It'd probably get more recognition if you did it as a portfolio of your own, actually.

 

[Gibbsy]

Dylan8 doing god's work

 

[Dylan8]

Are you likening yourself to a deity, Gibbsy?

 

[Cody_]

Just make a portfolio with your ideas

You do realise that things don't have to be a competition for you to design them? It'd probably get more recognition if you did it as a portfolio of your own, actually.

i want to do it as a competition to see other peoples ideas though

 

[Bacon Warrior]

i want to do it as a competition to see other peoples ideas though

Open a workshop then.

 

[Maxwell110]

My idea for a competition is called Leagues of Australia.

Each week a sporting league in Australia is chosen as the subject and the goal is to design a guernsey that is representative of the entire league without the design being similar to any of the clubs in the league. For example, if AFL is the selected league making a bulldogs guernsey is not allowed. Also keep away from using the design elements that the clubs in the league use. For example, if it is the AFL don't just use straight up stripes, sashes or hoops. Try to make something unique. The leagues that can be selected are any! This means AFL, SANFL, VFL or even any local leagues, possibly also other codes like the NRL. The only requirement is that the guernseys for the clubs in the league can easily be found. The completed leagues in the Country/Local Footy Jumpers Project is a good source for these. You can also do the research for a particular league in the project if you wish to possibly see it in the competition. This competition also has the possibility for expansion with international sporting leagues if need be.

 

[Bryce_Jersey17]

My idea for a competition is called Leagues of Australia.

Each week a sporting league in Australia is chosen as the subject and the goal is to design a guernsey that is representative of the entire league without the design being similar to any of the clubs in the league. For example, if AFL is the selected league making a bulldogs guernsey is not allowed. Also keep away from using the design elements that the clubs in the league use. For example, if it is the AFL don't just use straight up stripes, sashes or hoops. Try to make something unique. The leagues that can be selected are any! This means AFL, SANFL, VFL or even any local leagues, possibly also other codes like the NRL. The only requirement is that the guernseys for the clubs in the league can easily be found. The completed leagues in the Country/Local Footy Jumpers Project is a good source for these. You can also do the research for a particular league in the project if you wish to possibly see it in the competition. This competition also has the possibility for expansion with international sporting leagues if need be.

Love this idea, especially the restriction on straight up designs. As I've mentioned before re. the Country Footy Jumpers project, most leagues have at least one sash on black, a Melbourne Demons jumper, stripes and a white V on a coloured jumper. Therefore, this como will push everyone to make some unique designs.

I do have one question, does that restriction apply to current league reps teams? I.e. Ovens and Kings have a green jumper with a white circle and a K in the middle (literally, and O and K monogram)

And for everyone, if you do research for any leagues and ARE NOT a part of the Country Footy Jumpers Project, please sign up and share your research, we always need designers and researchers

 

[Gibbsy]

I like the idea, it ties in well with the CLFJ Project too

 

[Maxwell110]

I do have one question, does that restriction apply to current league reps teams? I.e. Ovens and Kings have a green jumper with a white circle and a K in the middle (literally, and O and K monogram)

I'd say that people should try to avoid having a design too similar to the league rep guernseys, but are welcome to use the same colours as them

 

[El_Scorcho]

As I've posted in the IFA franchise bid thread, I have issues with how that particular competition was being run for several reasons and I've withdrawn my bid.

I have no qualms with the IFA going ahead if the board wants it to as it was run reasonably successfully last year.

My concern is that such a big competition needs to be run with a bit more FJ&GD community spirit and input, given that we'd usually be unlikely to approve running two big league style competitions at once.

From reading that thread, I sense that lots of other regulars feel a similar way about the IFA.

I guess to get to the point, I'm proposing that I run an alternative league style competition with a similar global theme, the name, logo, details and scope of which will be determined by the board as a whole.

 

[akkaps]

No offence to HaroLad but I have to agree with you El_Scorcho . Haro does rustle a few feathers on this board, and with a competition of 30+ entrants, it'll be tough.

Further to the point, Haro has also aid that he is only going to be on here casually, and only to run the IFA. I believe that if he wants to run such a larger competition on a regular basis, he must also become a frequent poster and designer on this board. It feels as though he is cheating us out in a way.

All of this and a few more things made wait until late to put an entry into the competition.

 

[Bryce_Jersey17]

As I said in that thread, the two big competitions (and I possible third) should be linked. My proposal is this:

Three competitions- NAFL, IFA and an AIRCL style one.

The NAFL focuses on Australia and New Zealand totally and the two premiers of each division (1st Div and Reserves) get a Bronze star for the logo, much like the WS Wanderers and European soccer clubs.

The IFA, which still focuses on the club level but globally will pick teams from anywhere outside of Australia and New Zealand, so it's seperate from the NAFL. Winners in the two divisions here get a silver star for their logo.

The last step is the World Cup. Winners from the previous comps play here (should their owners choose to field them) but the teams are also representing their country as well (much like WS Wanderers were representing Australia). Other clubs here are picked based on country (England, German Eagles etc). The ultimate winners in two divisions here get the gold star for the logo

 

[akkaps]

As I said in that thread, the two big competitions (and I possible third) should be linked. My proposal is this:

Three competitions- NAFL, IFA and an AIRCL style one.

The NAFL focuses on Australia and New Zealand totally and the two premiers of each division (1st Div and Reserves) get a Bronze star for the logo, much like the WS Wanderers and European soccer clubs.

The IFA, which still focuses on the club level but globally will pick teams from anywhere outside of Australia and New Zealand, so it's seperate from the NAFL. Winners in the two divisions here get a silver star for their logo.

The last step is the World Cup. Winners from the previous comps play here (should their owners choose to field them) but the teams are also representing their country as well (much like WS Wanderers were representing Australia). Other clubs here are picked based on country (England, German Eagles etc). The ultimate winners in two divisions here get the gold star for the logo

We have the NAFL and IFA, I was thinking about a European version to this. There are many different counties, and wanted to move a competition completely outiside of Australia.

I beleuve someone did a USAFL almost three ago, that dropped off, but I think we have enough activity to see things survive longer.

 

[Bryce_Jersey17]

We have the NAFL and IFA, I was thinking about a European version to this. There are many different counties, and wanted to move a competition completely outiside of Australia.

I beleuve someone did a USAFL almost three ago, that dropped off, but I think we have enough activity to see things survive longer.

A European one would be good, and would fit into my idea as well. Ultimately what I was trying to say, is each competition steps up in terms of competition scale. We have Australia/NZ, then Rest of World and then World Cup.

As for already having the NAFL, I was proposing that they don't cross over. At the moment we have Australian and New Zealand teams in the IFA

 

[akkaps]

A European one would be good, and would fit into my idea as well. Ultimately what I was trying to say, is each competition steps up in terms of competition scale. We have Australia/NZ, then Rest of World and then World Cup.

As for already having the NAFL, I was proposing that they don't cross over. At the moment we have Australian and New Zealand teams in the IFA

So basically it would be, in zonal range:

IFA
|
|
V
NAFL
European FL
USAFL
Asian FL
etc.


I'll bring up the idea again in the middle of the IFA, so it can start after that.

 

[El_Scorcho]

I don't mind the idea that the IFA (or whatever it is rebranded as) is run as an "outside of Australia/NZ" competition. In fact it's arguably more fun that way, because people already have the NAFL to enter an Australian or a NZ team.

I think the concept of having league style competitions for each continent is a bit full on for the size of this board at the moment. If this board had quadruple the active posters you could have a couple of league championships running concurrently then play the champions off against eachother. As it stands at the moment we don't have that. I think long term it's something to aim for though.

The other issue I guess is that if you spread the leagues wide over several different continents rather than deep in divisions, you might make it difficult for people starting out to gain a foothold against the heavy hitters of this board, and lose a bit of confidence. I think the NAFL reserves model was a terrific idea and it's being run really well by St Mark. Theoretically you could have everyone entering every competition, but in reality it probably wouldn't work like that at this stage.

I guess i'll do an official post proposing the competition in my next post so it can actually be voted on etc.