A League Final

[Delete Your Account]

I think the least clubs could do if they can't move the day is play the games earlier on the Sunday. If they have A's and B's playing cup rounds at Home on the same day, then start first one at 9.00am, second one at 11.00am.

Apart from forcing everyone to get up earlier that day, no other inconvenience in booking pitches/referees/etc..

Would allow around an hour to get to the A-league final in time..

And this is a solution for clubs with FFSA affiliated juniors how?

That's not something to discuss in the Amateur League forum.

[Cadenza]

Really, for the spirit of the competition/game/togetherness clubs should be willing to be flexible in this special case..

1) It's a grand final
2) Adelaide United is in it
3) It's the first time they've been in the final for around 10 years
4) Supporters/families have already booked tickets in many cases
5) Is it really going to be a "friendly/good natured" game if you've just pissed off the opposition by not re-arranging the game?

[Kichise Michiko]

1. I don't believe in the format
2. So?
3. Refer point one.
4. Players would have registered to play a lot earlier
5. Commit to play, commit for the season.

[Right Back]

1. I don't believe in the format
2. So?
3. Refer point one.
4. Players would have registered to play a lot earlier
5. Commit to play, commit for the season.

Welcome to Australia, there has been grand finals since the early 1980's

You are in the minority here

[God is an Englishman]

1. I don't believe in the format
2. So?
3. Refer point one.
4. Players would have registered to play a lot earlier
5. Commit to play, commit for the season.

Welcome to Australia, there has been grand finals since the early 1980's

You are in the minority here

I think most football fans believe in the league table.

[God is an Englishman]

I think the least clubs could do if they can't move the day is play the games earlier on the Sunday. If they have A's and B's playing cup rounds at Home on the same day, then start first one at 9.00am, second one at 11.00am.

Apart from forcing everyone to get up earlier that day, no other inconvenience in booking pitches/referees/etc..

Would allow around an hour to get to the A-league final in time..

Apart from getting up early, 9am on a Sunday morning to actually be playing. I'd have to get up at 7:30. That's earlier than I get up for work.

[Right Back]

1. I don't believe in the format
2. So?
3. Refer point one.
4. Players would have registered to play a lot earlier
5. Commit to play, commit for the season.

Welcome to Australia, there has been grand finals since the early 1980's

You are in the minority here

I think most football fans believe in the league table.

Yeah probably, but this is the way it is in Australia and if our local team is not just in the final but hosting it, we need to get behind it.....

Just think of it like a cup final......

[Baresi]

I think the least clubs could do if they can't move the day is play the games earlier on the Sunday. If they have A's and B's playing cup rounds at Home on the same day, then start first one at 9.00am, second one at 11.00am.

Apart from forcing everyone to get up earlier that day, no other inconvenience in booking pitches/referees/etc..

Would allow around an hour to get to the A-league final in time..

Apart from getting up early, 9am on a Sunday morning to actually be playing. I'd have to get up at 7:30. That's earlier than I get up for work.

You work? lol

[Cadenza]

I think the least clubs could do if they can't move the day is play the games earlier on the Sunday. If they have A's and B's playing cup rounds at Home on the same day, then start first one at 9.00am, second one at 11.00am.

Apart from forcing everyone to get up earlier that day, no other inconvenience in booking pitches/referees/etc..

Would allow around an hour to get to the A-league final in time..

Apart from getting up early, 9am on a Sunday morning to actually be playing. I'd have to get up at 7:30. That's earlier than I get up for work.

You work? lol

We're talking about getting up earlier for 1 game! Just 1 game! Unbelievable peoples in-flexibility here..

[Cadenza]

It doesn't affect me by the way as I'm not playing, I just think it's unfair/unsportsmanlike teams not willing to be flexible..

[Kichise Michiko]

Could say the same about people who sign up for something and expect the goal posts to be moved for them.

[Stitch This]

It doesn't affect me by the way as I'm not playing, I just think it's unfair/unsportsmanlike teams not willing to be flexible..

I' m so glad you've have your life and your bowel movements in order.

[God is an Englishman]

Yeah probably, but this is the way it is in Australia and if our local team is not just in the final but hosting it, we need to get behind it.....

Just think of it like a cup final......

So he's not in the minority then?

[God is an Englishman]

It doesn't affect me by the way as I'm not playing, I just think it's unfair/unsportsmanlike teams not willing to be flexible..

How is it unfair, it's the same for both teams. Both teams play by the fixtures that came out before the grand final time and venue was decided.

[RowePark]

It doesn't affect me by the way as I'm not playing, I just think it's unfair/unsportsmanlike teams not willing to be flexible..

How is it unfair, it's the same for both teams. Both teams play by the fixtures that came out before the grand final time and venue was decided.

the games were moved by mutual consent though, not the league.

The league has allowed the moves and aided, but they never forced the change of kick off times.

and Cadenza, the coaches are there to find and take advantage of weaknesses, most of these games are moved as clubs are in the same boat, if you have full strength squad available when your opponent may be weakened then i dont think there is nothing wrong wanting to play it at the scheduled time.

[English]

It doesn't affect me by the way as I'm not playing, I just think it's unfair/unsportsmanlike teams not willing to be flexible..

How is it unfair, it's the same for both teams. Both teams play by the fixtures that came out before the grand final time and venue was decided.

the games were moved by mutual consent though, not the league.

The league has allowed the moves and aided, but they never forced the change of kick off times.

and Cadenza, the coaches are there to find and take advantage of weaknesses, most of these games are moved as clubs are in the same boat, if you have full strength squad available when your opponent may be weakened then i dont think there is nothing wrong wanting to play it at the scheduled time.

Completely agree, if a Sunday team is scheduled to play a Saturday team on a Sunday, why the hell would they want to help their opposition out by playing it on a Saturday? (depending on what their ambitions are with the cup of course)

[Knight15]

Yeah probably, but this is the way it is in Australia and if our local team is not just in the final but hosting it, we need to get behind it.....

Just think of it like a cup final......

So he's not in the minority then?

That's a he?

[Right Back]

Yeah probably, but this is the way it is in Australia and if our local team is not just in the final but hosting it, we need to get behind it.....

Just think of it like a cup final......

So he's not in the minority then?

No, the majority in the SAASL probably would like to see first past the post A-League Champions BUT they'd also I my opinion for the most part take measures to see the game and have the cup fixtures played at a different mutually agreeable time

[swannsong]

It is what it is !

[Hatchet Squad]

I think the least clubs could do if they can't move the day is play the games earlier on the Sunday. If they have A's and B's playing cup rounds at Home on the same day, then start first one at 9.00am, second one at 11.00am.

Apart from forcing everyone to get up earlier that day, no other inconvenience in booking pitches/referees/etc..

Would allow around an hour to get to the A-league final in time..

And this is a solution for clubs with FFSA affiliated juniors how?

That's not something to discuss in the Amateur League forum.

Oh its not? So where exactly should we discuss it when the amateur arm of Seaford plays on Sundays at 1pm & 3pm and the FFSA arm of Seafrd play junior games on Sunday morning. Pitch availability DOES come into it, so it's not just a case of saying " just push the games back earlier on the Sunday", and this is relevant to the amateur league forum because it affects our amateur club.

[Shibasaki Kō]

So he's not in the minority then?

That's a he?

You need new material.

[Bomber]

Bottom line, just get on with it or forfeit if cant arrange alternatives.

I remember when several Polonia boys went to Poland for the Euros and had to accept that they'd a few spankings due to limited squads for some time. They just got on with it.

As swanny says, it is what it is and people have choices!

[Cadenza]

I bet Amateur Footy teams don't have games at the same time as the AFL Grand Final..

I just thought that the A-League grand final would be a big deal, as this is a football (soccer) site.., maybe I'm just a traditionalist..

shame..

[ExtraTime]

Oh its not? So where exactly should we discuss it when the amateur arm of Seaford plays on Sundays at 1pm & 3pm and the FFSA arm of Seafrd play junior games on Sunday morning. Pitch availability DOES come into it, so it's not just a case of saying " just push the games back earlier on the Sunday", and this is relevant to the amateur league forum because it affects our amateur club.

Its hard enough trying to start league reserve games at 1pm with FFSA juniors playing throughout the morning

[grumbly]

Amateur footy teams probably don't have games on the same day as the AFL grand final because their season ends earlier.

[Spoiler Alert]

Amateur footy teams probably don't have games on the same day as the AFL grand final because their season ends earlier.

Easier to do if you play in the same time of the year.

[Knight15]

So he's not in the minority then?

That's a he?

You need new material.

I will change my material when you change your Avatar - as a parent I find the fact a middle aged man uses attractive females as his Avatar disturbing - whilst many know it's you Bodo a number don't including kids etc

[Shibasaki Kō]

Don't hold your breath.

[God is an Englishman]

Some people just get offended over such little things.

As a parent I couldn't care less if he uses a female in his avatar.

[Knight15]

Some people just get offended over such little things.

As a parent I couldn't care less if he uses a female in his avatar.

Captain Pedantic - it's disturbed not offended - massive difference