Opinion Make the SANFL great again

[Haggas]

AFL reserves is the way to go i think. SANFL can replace them with Mount Barker their oval is good enough for AFL games they should be in the SANFL

 

[Sanders]

That and promotion and relegation through all the leagues in the state. Create a pyramid a la the English football leagues.
The traditional SANFL clubs have a huge advantage already so shouldn't be too much of a shake up. The new teams would simply replace us and Port.

Relegation is a terrible system, a relic of a bygone era. It’s a legacy that no one wants

Literally no one would choose it now

 

[FR0GGY]

Relegation is a terrible system, a relic of a bygone era. It’s a legacy that no one wants

Literally no one would choose it now

If crows were relegated my interest drops to zero.
The player’s interest drops to zero.

 

[Sanders]

If crows were relegated my interest drops to zero.
The player’s interest drops to zero.

It amazes me anyone would ever suggest it like it’s a good thing.

It’s like suggesting the reintroduction of asbestos roofing as a way to get the kids playing outside

 

[Haggas]

If crows were relegated my interest drops to zero.
The player’s interest drops to zero.

Crows will be in the AFL reserves with Port soon anyway

 

[FR0GGY]

Crows will be in the AFL reserves with Port soon anyway

Yes, but my post was about relegation

 

[Haggas]

Yeah you're probably right.
2 new teams replacing Crows and Port would be the way to go though

 

[Slippery Pete]

Relegation is a terrible system, a relic of a bygone era. It’s a legacy that no one wants

Literally no one would choose it now

I think it could work really well on this board

 

[Slippery Pete]

Imagine being able to drop FR0GGY and Samcro24 to the lower-level Adelaide forum

 

[FR0GGY]

Imagine being able to drop FR0GGY and Samcro24 to the lower-level Adelaide forum

Would become the place to be!

 

[Mr_Moogle]

Relegation is a terrible system, a relic of a bygone era. It’s a legacy that no one wants

Literally no one would choose it now

The Crows do deserve it though. They've earned relegation.

 

[Slippery Pete]

The Crows do deserve it though. They've earned relegation.

I noticed you’re using “they” now and not “we”

 

[Mr_Moogle]

I noticed you’re using “they” now and not “we”

I'm on strike.

 

[Slippery Pete]

Someone made a really good point, not sure if it was this thread or another, about the fact the Crows reserves have only played one game, while the AFL team has already played four.

So not only is it horrible for the SANFL… it’s not even working the way it needs to for the AFL clubs.

 

[Haggas]

Someone made a really good point, not sure if it was this thread or another, about the fact the Crows reserves have only played one game, while the AFL team has already played four.

So not only is it horrible for the SANFL… it’s not even working the way it needs to for the AFL clubs.

That's why they need to bring in AFL reserves and they all play as curtain raisers to the AFL games. I'd love to watch the reserves play before the AFL game

 

[FR0GGY]

I noticed you’re using “they” now and not “we”

Pro noun

 

[chazwazza]

Someone made a really good point, not sure if it was this thread or another, about the fact the Crows reserves have only played one game, while the AFL team has already played four.

So not only is it horrible for the SANFL… it’s not even working the way it needs to for the AFL clubs.

The SANFL season is predicated by having to finish the week before the AFL GF which subsequently defines the start date which unfortunately is just prior to Gather Round which again the AFL doesn’t want SANFL played that weekend, not much of this is really decided by the SANFL

 

[Slippery Pete]

The SANFL season is predicated by having to finish the week before the AFL GF which subsequently defines the start date which unfortunately is just prior to Gather Round which again the AFL doesn’t want SANFL played that weekend, not much of this is really decided by the SANFL

But therein lies the problem that the concept just doesn’t work

 

[Velvet George]

It amazes me anyone would ever suggest it like it’s a good thing.

It’s like suggesting the reintroduction of asbestos roofing as a way to get the kids playing outside

Or pink bats to boost the economy

 

[DoubleBlue2]

Relegation is a terrible system, a relic of a bygone era. It’s a legacy that no one wants

Literally no one would choose it now

Meritocracy not your thing eh?

You'd prefer stagnation through the ACTUAL relic which is zoning.

 

[Coopers]

Yeah you're probably right.
2 new teams replacing Crows and Port would be the way to go though

Maybe split Woodville and West Torrens. That could have legs.

 

[Crow_Magnon]

Maybe split Woodville and West Torrens. That could have legs.

I think I prefer adding a regional team, and possibly one from NT. The latter could be the catalyst for an NT AFL side eventually.

 

[feenix67]

AFL reserves is the way to go i think. SANFL can replace them with Mount Barker their oval is good enough for AFL games they should be in the SANFL

Personally I think Sturt should consider moving some games up there

 

[Pugsley]

Personally I think Sturt should consider moving some games up there

You'd be tired after a lap of that oval.