dockers forfit?????

**Johno74** · 19 July 2009, 09:17 AM

Dockers did. See below from their website

http://www.balmaindockers.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=211:reserve-grade-game-cancelled&catid=43:news&Itemid=84

Friday, 17 July 2009 14:47
Due to injuries, the flu, and the split game/ground schedule not making it easy for the Under 18s to back up, we aren't able to get enough fit players together to form a team for this Saturday's Reserve Grade game vs Southern Power.

Consequently we have taken the decision to forfeit the game in the interests of player welfare and regroup after the wet weather round in two weeks time.

**tara** · 19 July 2009, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Johno74

Friday, 17 July 2009 14:47
Due to injuries, the flu, and the split game/ground schedule not making it easy for the Under 18s to back up, we aren't able to get enough fit players together to form a team for this Saturday's Reserve Grade game vs Southern Power.

Consequently we have taken the decision to forfeit the game in the interests of player welfare and regroup after the wet weather round in two weeks time.

Rubbish - Village Green to Gwawley = 30 minutes. Their 18s played at 8.30 and were finished by 10.30. They wernt sheduled to play the Sharks until 2.10pm.

Weak effort

On the other hand the Sharks showed that as a club they have integrity as they decided to not play their senior players in their reserves despite needing the run. Something I know other clubs wouldnt do.

***Norris Lurker*** · 19 July 2009, 12:17 PM

It's a worry that a Premier Division club can't find the numbers to field a reserves team.

But around the league, there may be some clubs who have good numbers and who have some players who were available and willing to play but their club couldn't find a spot in their teams for them.
I'm not sure how it would work, but it may be worth trying to work out a system where a club with surplus players can loan them to a team struggling for numbers for a weekend.
Using UTS as an example, if the Bats had enough numbers to field their 4 teams and had a few players over who wanted to play (I don't know whether or not they do), it would be good if there was some system where they could loan them to Balmain for the weekend - they'd still be UTS-registered players and could be called up to UTS next week and wouldn't come up on the clearances; but at least they'd get a game.
It may be an issue for Balmain to have players who weren't picked for a 4th Division game at their club being thrown into 2nd Division. But that's still got to be better than forfeits.

Just an idea I'd thought of - I'd probably need to think of some ideas how it could work, and some of you may have some ideas too.

**tara** · 19 July 2009, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by Norris Lurker

It's a worry that a Premier Division club can't find the numbers to field a reserves team.

But around the league, there may be some clubs who have good numbers and who have some players who were available and willing to play but their club couldn't find a spot in their teams for them.
I'm not sure how it would work, but it may be worth trying to work out a system where a club with surplus players can loan them to a team struggling for numbers for a weekend.
Using UTS as an example, if the Bats had enough numbers to field their 4 teams and had a few players over who wanted to play (I don't know whether or not they do), it would be good if there was some system where they could loan them to Balmain for the weekend - they'd still be UTS-registered players and could be called up to UTS next week and wouldn't come up on the clearances; but at least they'd get a game.
It may be an issue for Balmain to have players who weren't picked for a 4th Division game at their club being thrown into 2nd Division. But that's still got to be better than forfeits.

Just an idea I'd thought of - I'd probably need to think of some ideas how it could work, and some of you may have some ideas too.

What issue - UTS 4ths would beat balmain so if anything it would bolster them.

**Pace To Burn** · 19 July 2009, 02:15 PM

Originally posted by Norris Lurker

It's a worry that a Premier Division club can't find the numbers to field a reserves team.

But around the league, there may be some clubs who have good numbers and who have some players who were available and willing to play but their club couldn't find a spot in their teams for them.
I'm not sure how it would work, but it may be worth trying to work out a system where a club with surplus players can loan them to a team struggling for numbers for a weekend.
Using UTS as an example, if the Bats had enough numbers to field their 4 teams and had a few players over who wanted to play (I don't know whether or not they do), it would be good if there was some system where they could loan them to Balmain for the weekend - they'd still be UTS-registered players and could be called up to UTS next week and wouldn't come up on the clearances; but at least they'd get a game.
It may be an issue for Balmain to have players who weren't picked for a 4th Division game at their club being thrown into 2nd Division. But that's still got to be better than forfeits.

Just an idea I'd thought of - I'd probably need to think of some ideas how it could work, and some of you may have some ideas too.

Already exists Norris, you can play on a permit as long as you are going up in divisions not down

**carnthebats** · 19 July 2009, 07:14 PM

well we have about 10-15 players that miss out each week on a game

**Pace To Burn** · 19 July 2009, 09:31 PM

Originally posted by carnthebats

well we have about 10-15 players that miss out each week on a game

Well send them out to Campbelltown well give them a game

**Doormat** · 20 July 2009, 10:24 PM

Just like you Norris your comments are weak! So UTS have to prop up Balmain just like we are with Uni/ECE.

Around the league players might want a game yeah right. what with hally at the helm!!!!!

Balmain/Uni/ECE are a joke

you & the others at HQ wake up, you wont have a strong comp until you all are serious about zoning & poaching.

Originally posted by Norris Lurker

It's a worry that a Premier Division club can't find the numbers to field a reserves team.

But around the league, there may be some clubs who have good numbers and who have some players who were available and willing to play but their club couldn't find a spot in their teams for them.
I'm not sure how it would work, but it may be worth trying to work out a system where a club with surplus players can loan them to a team struggling for numbers for a weekend.
Using UTS as an example, if the Bats had enough numbers to field their 4 teams and had a few players over who wanted to play (I don't know whether or not they do), it would be good if there was some system where they could loan them to Balmain for the weekend - they'd still be UTS-registered players and could be called up to UTS next week and wouldn't come up on the clearances; but at least they'd get a game.
It may be an issue for Balmain to have players who weren't picked for a 4th Division game at their club being thrown into 2nd Division. But that's still got to be better than forfeits.

Just an idea I'd thought of - I'd probably need to think of some ideas how it could work, and some of you may have some ideas too.

***Norris Lurker*** · 21 July 2009, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by Doormat

Just like you Norris your comments are weak! So UTS have to prop up Balmain just like we are with Uni/ECE.

Around the league players might want a game yeah right.

It's not a question of anyone having to prop up anyone. But when teams are forfeiting, I think it's worth looking at alternatives - especially when there are people out there who want to play but aren't getting a game.

**tara** · 21 July 2009, 09:30 AM

Originally posted by Norris Lurker

It's not a question of anyone having to prop up anyone. But when teams are forfeiting, I think it's worth looking at alternatives - especially when there are people out there who want to play but aren't getting a game.

People out there not getting a game know there are other clubs Norris - I think it says a lot about UTS as a club that blokes are prepared to accept the rotation policy that they have in place.

**DLH** · 21 July 2009, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by tara

People out there not getting a game know there are other clubs Norris - I think it says a lot about UTS as a club that blokes are prepared to accept the rotation policy that they have in place.

Wouldn't that be a nice problem to have

Perhaps Campbelltown and Camden should look at doing something on a more formal basis given their proximity and the issues both are having with fielding two competitve teams?

Just a thought anyway, I'm sure it's probably been talked about before at some stage.

I know that we'd look at something similar at Penrith if there was another senior club nearby.

**radar oreilly** · 21 July 2009, 01:10 PM

It's being discussed as we speak

**The Student** · 21 July 2009, 03:13 PM

UTS are propping up Sydney Uni? You learn something new every day!

Originally posted by Doormat

Just like you Norris your comments are weak! So UTS have to prop up Balmain just like we are with Uni/ECE.

Around the league players might want a game yeah right. what with hally at the helm!!!!!

Balmain/Uni/ECE are a joke

you & the others at HQ wake up, you wont have a strong comp until you all are serious about zoning & poaching.

**carnthebats** · 21 July 2009, 07:33 PM

i guess u dont have to be too smart to go to sydney uni these days!!! If ya read it right he said that we need to prop up balmain.

dockers forfit?????

dockers forfit?????

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