NT side would dominate SANFL,,,,,

[dunstall19]

when this eventually happens the SA comp would be made to look weak,,,, the players that I played with or against in U/16s and U/18 are as follows: Burgoyne, Rusca(bris), Shattock(bris), Whelan, Rioli, Bray(geel), ahhhh, S Motlop, J Bowden, oh yeah, koops as well,,,,,what a joke, thats nearly half a side that I played against in NTFL Darwin. Look if none of the AFL players came back to play they would still win the flag,,bring it.

 

[Macca19]

Originally posted by dunstall19:
when this eventually happens the SA comp would be made to look weak,,,, the players that I played with or against in U/16s and U/18 are as follows: Burgoyne, Rusca(bris), Shattock(bris), Whelan, Rioli, Bray(geel), ahhhh, S Motlop, J Bowden, oh yeah, koops as well,,,,,what a joke, thats nearly half a side that I played against in NTFL Darwin. Look if none of the AFL players came back to play they would still win the flag,,bring it.

hahaha, thats funny!

 

[Uncle Steve]

Originally posted by dunstall19:
when this eventually happens the SA comp would be made to look weak,,,, the players that I played with or against in U/16s and U/18 are as follows: Burgoyne, Rusca(bris), Shattock(bris), Whelan, Rioli, Bray(geel), ahhhh, S Motlop, J Bowden, oh yeah, koops as well,,,,,what a joke, thats nearly half a side that I played against in NTFL Darwin. Look if none of the AFL players came back to play they would still win the flag,,bring it.

But more importantly, the SANFL could then include these superstars in the state team!

 

[Grave Danger]

It will take NT some time to become competitive in the SANFL. In previous matches against SANFL clubs they've started well, but been found out by the superior fitness and professionalism of their opponents.

Even in the Power-NT Allstars game earlier this year, despite having a few AFL players and being 'in-season', the same thing happened, in what was Port's first hit out for the year.

NT will have a strong home ground advantage, although they will be playing during the winter where it won't be so humid (albeit warm).

They will be an interesting addition to the SANFL, but they won't dominate it as long as those Mighty Magnificent Miraculous Magpies are still there!

 

[DoggiesGimp]

Originally posted by Grave Danger:
It will take NT some time to become competitive in the SANFL. In previous matches against SANFL clubs they've started well, but been found out by the superior fitness and professionalism of their opponents.

Even in the Power-NT Allstars game earlier this year, despite having a few AFL players and being 'in-season', the same thing happened, in what was Port's first hit out for the year.

NT will have a strong home ground advantage, although they will be playing during the winter where it won't be so humid (albeit warm).

They will be an interesting addition to the SANFL, but they won't dominate it as long as those Mighty Magnificent Miraculous Magpies are still there!

Exactly, well not the Magpies bit , but I think in the last 5-6 years Norwood, Centrals, Port and the Bays have all played either the Darwin or Central Australian Leagues and won quite convincingly.

Obviously the talent and infrastructure is there, but the level of semi-professionalism the SANFL has.....it will take a while.

Having said that I can't wait for them to get in (if they do.) I hate the bye, and would love to travel up there to watch the Doggies.

 

[Guest]

A couple of years ago when Norwood played the NT side, four players in the NT squad had played for Red Cliffs up here in the Sunraysia League that season.

Three of them were from the NT and one of them was our captain who is from here but spent the summer playing in Darwin. The NT players were all good but not exceptional and prone to go missing for extended periods. ( and not only during the games).

They are also very temperamental and have no idea about dedication or commitment. This isn't a racist remark just an observation from what I saw. If those players are an indication of what the NT league is like then they will be very exciting to watch but won't have the toughness or discipline to dominate in the SANFL. Will win a few games though.

 

[Santos L Helper]

Sorry Spogs, but that is a racist comment. You may not have meant it to be, but what your saying is that Aboriginal footballers lack what is required, so that's a racist statement.

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[mardi]

I actually live in Darwin and am an avid follower of the NTFL and the SANFL so I think I can offer a qualified opinion on this matter.
Problem is (and it is a major one) the NTFL haven't got the financial backing to make this venture a success. I have grave doubts that it will ever go ahead.
The standard of the NTFL would be somehwere between Amatuer footy and SANFL in Adelaide. The NTFL presently play at opposite times of the year so that begs the question what do the guys in the squad who don't get a game do to keep match fit?
they would have to become a lot fitter and a LOT more professional to be successful. The cream of the talent up here is very good, however the depth is not.
I would be willing to bet on a cold July afternoon in the bog at the Parade or somewhere similar the NT boys would get flogged.
They would be competitive in Darwin however unless they radically change their professionalism they will be cellar dwellers for many a year.

 

[DoggiesGimp]

Originally posted by mardi:
I actually live in Darwin and am an avid follower of the NTFL and the SANFL so I think I can offer a qualified opinion on this matter.
Problem is (and it is a major one) the NTFL haven't got the financial backing to make this venture a success. I have grave doubts that it will ever go ahead.'

My number one factor is getting rid of the bye, which is a major pain in the ar*e
And although I'd like to see a NT side, perhaps priority should be given to regions of SA where there aren't league clubs? One in particular comes to mind - Victor Harbor, two reasonably big local teams in the one town, well supported, ok grounds, not close to any club with South being quite some distance away.

Apparently Kilburn were quite interested in making the step up from the A1's a couple of years back but didn't have enough money.

 

[Uncle Steve]

Originally posted by DoggiesGimp:

My number one factor is getting rid of the bye, which is a major pain in the ar*e
And although I'd like to see a NT side, perhaps priority should be given to regions of SA where there aren't league clubs? One in particular comes to mind - Victor Harbor, two reasonably big local teams in the one town, well supported, ok grounds, not close to any club with South being quite some distance away.

The Victor Harbor idea has been floated a few times before but I don't know that it is realistic. The two Victor Harbour based teams (Victor and Encounter Bay) have been dominant in that league (Great Southern?) for some time... but consider that these sides are retirement teams for old Glenelg players (Ross Gibbs, Tony Symonds, Darren Mansell, Paul Hallahan, and several others being involved down there through the '90s) who are well past it at SANFL level. Consider also that this league contains a number of dud sides like the famous Port Elliot Bloods. I seriously doubt that there is enough young talent down there to cobble together a SANFL-level team. Even with a few imports from the SANFL clubs, they would struggle.

From a spectators POV though, I do like the idea. Any excuse for a day trip to Victor is A Good Thing. One could make a good weekend out of it, travel down there to watch the footy then kick on in the Crown after the match.

And an extra bonus is that a few Port players are still scared to set foot in the town after Robbie West came off second best with one of the locals.

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[mud n blood]

Doggies ----, I have a solution for your bye problem. Let our Southport side from up here in Bananaland join .... you lose the bye, we lose the turds! (What's that saying about two birds, or win-win ....)

 

[eastaugh36]

Originally posted by Santos L Helper:
Sorry Spogs, but that is a racist comment. You may not have meant it to be, but what your saying is that Aboriginal footballers lack what is required, so that's a racist statement.

It is not racist at all. He is giving his opinion and it is sort of correct

 

[Blues_Brat]

Originally posted by eastaugh36:
It is not racist at all. He is giving his opinion and it is sort of correct

Trust you to be a narrow minded redneck.

 

[dunstall,19]

Tasmania is apparently joining the VFL this weekend (v sand) and its a similar set-up to NTFL joining SANFL. It will rely purely on gov support as well as AFL support and funding. NTFL have beaten Port a few years back, fremantle, and many an afl side during the 80's and early 90's. There main problem lately has been an unsettled side, changing each yaer and only training for 1-2 months, and then a few afl players slotting in from nowhere. Whereas they play against settled sides who have trained and played together for years. No side can play any good with only a few training runs under their belt, thats a joke. Im in favor of the move as the current state of origin is dead and theres no other rep matches.

 

[Santos L Helper]

Blues_Brat, I never thought I would find an ally in a Sturt supporter, and I thank you.

Eastaugh, you have reached new depths. You have no concept of racism, do you? By associating negative comments with a paricular race, you are making a RACIST statement!! I would also like to know what evidence you have to back up your statement that it's true about Aboriginal footballers not being reliable, which I would then take to mean you think the whole Aboriginal race in general is unreliable.
I probably should warn you that I have completed quite a bit of research into social problems encountered by Aboriginal people in society and I know there is NO EVIDENCE to back up your claim!! Therefore you have been exposed as a RACIST.
ps, if your at Alberton today, why don't you come over to the hill bar and yell out 'Santos' and we'll discuss it some more

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[Macca19]

Originally posted by Santos L Helper:
Blues_Brat, I never thought I would find an ally in a Sturt supporter, and I thank you.

Eastaugh, you have reached new depths. You have no concept of racism, do you? By associating negative comments with a paricular race, you are making a RACIST statement!! I would also like to know what evidence you have to back up your statement that it's true about Aboriginal footballers not being reliable, which I would then take to mean you think the whole Aboriginal race in general is unreliable.
I probably should warn you that I have completed quite a bit of research into social problems encountered by Aboriginal people in society and I know there is NO EVIDENCE to back up your claim!! Therefore you have been exposed as a RACIST.
ps, if your at Alberton today, why don't you come over to the hill bar and yell out 'Santos' and we'll discuss it some more

After going over the hill Easty, how bout you come over to the members and yell out macca, then we will discuss some issues

 

[Go South]

There we have it - Yet another string to add to Easty's bow.

He's not only narrowminded, bigotted, and homophobic - he's now a proven racist.

What a surprise.

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[Blues_Brat]

if he survives that, he's welcome to come to Unley Oval next time we play the Bays..

 

[CDFCLad]

Originally posted by mud n blood:
Doggies ----, I have a solution for your bye problem. Let our Southport side from up here in Bananaland join .... you lose the bye, we lose the turds! (What's that saying about two birds, or win-win ....)

I wouldn't complain, being an old Fitzroy fan many of my friends went over with the merger to Brisbane (I didn't but thats another story!!), and therefore now take an interest in the QAFL. They tell me that Southport are absolutely loaded, and have thousands of members. If the SANFL was Southports preferred option, thats would be great. A trip to Queensland with the Centrals Barmy Army ..........what a laugh that would be