2007 Looks Drier Than Ever

[Pekay]

This was found on the BDAFL site,on one of my footy nerd searches...this will affect everyone in footy,top to bottom. Central Coast Clubs and Water A meeting on Thursday Night spelt out what is in store for Central Coast Clubs following the local water authority's decision to go to level 4 water restrictions on October 1.

The General Manager called the meeting where he spelt out in no uncertain terms the expectations of the restrictions following the water shortage on the Coast..

Some of these include:

* There will be no watering of the grounds;
* No showers after training or games;
* A meter has been purchased which will test the 'hardness' of the ground and if too hard, the ground will be outed.
* If the grass level on a ground dimishes to a certain degree, matches will be cancelled;
* No pre-season training;
* No pre-season games;
* Training once a week;
* A request to shorten the season;

These are just some of the probable recommendations which will go to both Central Coast Councils next week.

One glimmer of hope for AFL is that the game does knock the grounds around as much as some other sports so expectations are on the positive side for the league, however if water restrictions move to level 5 at Christmas, it could be a different ballgame.

Clubs have been requested to discuss the use of the ground with other user groups and if they feel the need make an approach to Council regarding some possible remedial work.

Central Coast Clubs and Water

[tara]

Wont be the first time that grounds are closed due to hardness in Sydney. I recall a number of councils doing this a year ago (dont think it impacted on AFL though) as they were worried about possible litigation. Pretty sad state of affairs when you consider that someone could have an injury like one I suffered at Rosedale in the ruck a few years ago (broken arm/wrist/wrist dislocation) and have the right to sue becuase it happened on the turf pitch area yet it was just an unlucky accident.

I mean FFS we all are aware of the risks involved and have a brain and should have the ability to make a consious choice not to play if we think there is a very good likelihood of injury.

All that said I do think you should have the right to sue if an injury is caused by neglience - Ie broken vertebrae becuase of an exposed sprinkler head or knee reco because of plastic sprinker covers left exposed.