NEAFL x 2 initiations?
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It would seem a little silly if they weren't able to have a PD side as well - big jump from Div 1 to Premier, let alone Div 1 to NEAFL. What would the reason be behind not allowing ECE and Syd Uni to step up?In every game there is going to be a cross-road, and when you get to that cross-road you either step up, or you step down!Comment
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I don't think that was the original question.Comment
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I would suggest SU will field a team in PD next year - Reserves will go up to fill the void. You would think that both clubs would have a reasonable influx of players and depth at each club would increase. Whilst they may not be as strong as they are in PD at the moment, this would change over the coming years.Comment
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I would suggest SU will field a team in PD next year - Reserves will go up to fill the void. You would think that both clubs would have a reasonable influx of players and depth at each club would increase. Whilst they may not be as strong as they are in PD at the moment, this would change over the coming years.Comment
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I think these are extraordinary circumstances though. As UTSBatsman said above, it will be a considerable step from Premier Division to NEAFL, let alone from Div 1 to NEAFL. I'm sure St George, Cambelltown or Balmain would testify that having their reserve grade side more than one division lower than their senior side is less than ideal, and this would only be magnified when going from NEAFL to Division One. The only sensible way to structure it is to maintain a Premier Division side at both of these clubs. As Student said above, the PD teams might not be quite as dominant as they currently are (or maybe they will be) but I'm sure they will still be competitive. Pulling out my crystal ball, I would imagine that the Sydney AFL would from this point on introduce promotion and relegation to Premier Division, if it so happens that ECE or SU really struggle in PD in 2012, there are provisions in place for them to drop down to Div 1 in 2013. But to give them the best chance at being competitive in NEAFL, for the first year at least they should without doubt have a PD side as well.Comment
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I was of the understanding that originally when the NEAFL league was formed, that Syd AFL teams invited to that comp would not have a PD side in 2012.
Also that the PD was going to get back to 10 sides on a promotion/relegrtion system.
Leaves Manly, Mac Uni and Power to fight out for a PD spot next year if that is still the case.Comment
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I was of the understanding that originally when the NEAFL league was formed, that Syd AFL teams invited to that comp would not have a PD side in 2012.
Also that the PD was going to get back to 10 sides on a promotion/relegrtion system.
Leaves Manly, Mac Uni and Power to fight out for a PD spot next year if that is still the case.Comment
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Things change though.... I am sure the clubs invited (initiated) had some input when they put there submissions in. Also a club getting invited in doesnt necessarily have to lose any teams either???
I was of the understanding that originally when the NEAFL league was formed, that Syd AFL teams invited to that comp would not have a PD side in 2012.
Also that the PD was going to get back to 10 sides on a promotion/relegrtion system.
Leaves Manly, Mac Uni and Power to fight out for a PD spot next year if that is still the case.Comment
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How are these clubs going to be able to afford to play NEAFL and run their existing clubs effectively? ... if they keep a PD side, they are effectively adding the NEAFL "Team" to their current structure, and it will be separate and will rarely play at the same venue as the rest of their club, will require it's own coaches/management, hangers-on, etc, all a big strain on resources, apart from the travel ........?Comment
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Why does it matter whether two clubs are in close proximity to each other or not? Surely if a promotion system is put in place and a club earns the right to be promoted it shouldn't matter where the club is basedComment
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The old guard of PD clubs are very protective of things. Best not upset them.Comment
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The question of Promotion to the PD comp is more than just results though - The Sydney AFL By Laws state several items that need to be met before gaining any position in the Premier Division.
I would think especially Sydney Uni could maintain a competitive side in the PD and play in the NEAFL. If East Coast pick up some players for the NEAFL (Which I'm sure they will) they two would be competitive in the PD.
I'd be more interested in regards to rules about finals eligibility of NEAFL players in the SYdney comp????Carn the Southern Power.....Comment
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