Ins and Outs- Is there a club in NSW that has not been Pillaged?

[goswannie14]

Irregardless is a pretty funny word though. Who knows, if enough people keep using it, it might become a real word. Mmmbop

Funny is one way to describe it!

[Flying Swan]

I heard that they all came over for the free UAI points? I mean it wouldn't be because the players at the top end of the list want to play NEAFL, or an opportunity to play PD if you're on the fringe at another club, or that the club has six senior teams and gives 130 blokes a game each week, that everyone, irregardless of skill level or experience is welcomed to the club with open arms, that it is conveniently located for new transfers to Sydney, that it has an inclusive culture, or that the parents of the Colts players appreciate the fact their kids to be coached by a VFL legend in a supportive environment free of the politicking that goes on elsewhere. No, none of those things. It's because Sydney Uni is the worst, taking all of those players against their will and forcing them to play football. It's much easier for clubs to complain about people coming to play for SU than working out why and trying to do something about it.

Thanks to the OP for collating all the transfers into one place - should be helpful for learning names. If you've got that much spare time maybe you could come down and help out in the club's office? I hear its pretty busy with all the paperwork that needs to be registered for all the new transfers.

Someone took the bait.

[Shotties]

Wow, if I was going to make big statements like that then I reckon I'd do it after a WIN, but not after we got belted by one of last year's cellar dwellers !

Why would a statement about how the club gives a game to everyone they can be better after a win or being tied up in the results of a single grade?

[Mug Punter]

I heard that they all came over for the free UAI points? I mean it wouldn't be because the players at the top end of the list want to play NEAFL, or an opportunity to play PD if you're on the fringe at another club, or that the club has six senior teams and gives 130 blokes a game each week, that everyone, irregardless of skill level or experience is welcomed to the club with open arms, that it is conveniently located for new transfers to Sydney, that it has an inclusive culture, or that the parents of the Colts players appreciate the fact their kids to be coached by a VFL legend in a supportive environment free of the politicking that goes on elsewhere. No, none of those things. It's because Sydney Uni is the worst, taking all of those players against their will and forcing them to play football. It's much easier for clubs to complain about people coming to play for SU than working out why and trying to do something about it.

Thanks to the OP for collating all the transfers into one place - should be helpful for learning names. If you've got that much spare time maybe you could come down and help out in the club's office? I hear its pretty busy with all the paperwork that needs to be registered for all the new transfers.

Keep up the good work at Sydney Uni, with six senior teams on the paddock each week you must be doing something right.

Not sure of the NEAFL is the right place for you to play given the salaries on offer at that level but respect for having a crack

[justabaraker]

Keep up the good work at Sydney Uni, with six senior teams on the paddock each week you must be doing something right.

Not sure of the NEAFL is the right place for you to play given the salaries on offer at that level but respect for having a crack

It's good to be able to field six teams per week, but there is a cost to that...insurance, subbs, jumpers, bandages, ground hire, umpires. Not to mention the difficulty of supporting each team with coaches, managers, paramedics and volunteers.

It seems that every SFL club is on a strict budget (or running at a loss), so they can't just magic up new teams just because the players walk through the door.
All credit to SydUni if they can fund six teams per week. But the funding for their NEAFL team is only short term so they need to make some judgement calls.
But, hey, they're academics, so hard sums shouldn't be a problem !

Let's hope they can crack it for some wins to show that their policies are viable.

[unconfuseme]

Funny is one way to describe it!

Care when you try to assist the Uni Students, goswannie ... as Brad Scott pointed out to Nathan Buckley, it's not your place to cast dispersions!

... unless of course you are the Comptroller!

[The Student]

Sorry to be pedantic, but as your name suggests, you are a student. So you won't mind me pointing out that irregardless is not a real word, the word is regardless.

No problem, what I should have said was 'irrespective' but thanks for pointing out my mistake in any case.

Am I to assume that you are either a Swan or 14 years of age as your name suggests?

[justabaraker]

I just love Sydney Uni...so cute ! But they live on a different planet from the rest of us - how about this from the coach after last weekend.....

"?The team understands that we did not play our best football and there are plenty of efficiencies to be gained in the group of 22 that pulled on the jumper, through sharpening some structural controllables.?

Wow, that's deep !

[justabaraker]

I just love Sydney Uni...so cute ! But they live on a different planet from the rest of us - how about this from the coach after last weekend.....

"?The team understands that we did not play our best football and there are plenty of efficiencies to be gained in the group of 22 that pulled on the jumper, through sharpening some structural controllables.?

Wow, that's deep !

TRANSLATION:- the guys know they could have played better

[Benchwarmer]

I just love Sydney Uni...so cute ! But they live on a different planet from the rest of us - how about this from the coach after last weekend.....

"?The team understands that we did not play our best football and there are plenty of efficiencies to be gained in the group of 22 that pulled on the jumper, through sharpening some structural controllables.?

Wow, that's deep !

They may well be struggling at NEAFL level ,but at the other end of the Club its comedy capers.
A visit to St Pauls for a lower grade game last season was the most unorganised i have ever seen .

Perhaps one of the reasons why players are also leaving them in such large numbers. "Irregardless" of the club's chest beating spin on their supposed culture , 15 have left this year to other Sydney afl clubs. Only Balmain have lost similar numbers.
What is it down that part of the world? Cant just be the fumes.

[The Student]

They may well be struggling at NEAFL level ,but at the other end of the Club its comedy capers.
A visit to St Pauls for a lower grade game last season was the most unorganised i have ever seen .

Perhaps one of the reasons why players are also leaving them in such large numbers. "Irregardless" of the club's chest beating spin on their supposed culture , 15 have left this year to other Sydney afl clubs. Only Balmain have lost similar numbers.
What is it down that part of the world? Cant just be the fumes.

Skimming through the list, you'll find that a fair percentage of those who have transferred to other clubs haven't played with us for years. Why did they go to other clubs to resume their careers? Not sure, possibly the club isn't the right fit for them in terms of location, training nights or whatever. In any case I'm sure the club wishes them well in their future footballing endeavours.

As for Paul's - couldn't agree more. The act needs to be straightened up this year. It was farcical at times but we are working on it. On field I think things are going okay at that end, but when you are concerned with criticising other clubs I suppose you'll find things to pick holes in? Do you mind telling me what club you are involved with so that I can have a dip at it, because in my experience there are few clubs who are perfect.

[Noodle]

This is as futile an activity as the original. People leave football clubs for their own reasons. I concur with The Student a few of the clearances are blokes who haven't played for a few years and great to see them back in the game. Unless you ask the individual you can't identify the reasons for the move.
Notwithstanding that, in the end the club fielded 6 senior sides and an U/18s on Saturday. This is a far cry from a club that was forfeiting reserve grade games in 1994 and had to voluntarily drop back into the SFA. Obviously, things are generally going OK.
In effect what Benchwarmer has highlighted is logistically, providing a game to that many players, has its challenges. There is and always has been very little support from outside the playing group, as our club usually has a lot of out of towners. What support there is generally gets channelled towards the NEAFL because it appeals most to those who are prepared to give up their time. At times the level of organisation at Pauls is unacceptable however it would be a brave man to suggest it will ever be totally resolved. There will however, be anywhere up to 100 blokes haing a great time playing football, which is sort of what we reckon the point of having the club is.

[justabaraker]

As for Paul's - couldn't agree more. The act needs to be straightened up this year. It was farcical at times but we are working on it. On field I think things are going okay at that end, but when you are concerned with criticising other clubs I suppose you'll find things to pick holes in? Do you mind telling me what club you are involved with so that I can have a dip at it, because in my experience there are few clubs who are perfect.

We've always liked going to No1 oval....best pie & sauce in Sydney footy.
And I appreciate your point about how none of our clubs are exactly "perfect". But a few of us visiting clubs believe that it would be good if your "Inclusive culture" could be extended to "include" a timekeeper.

STUDENT, it sounds like you're on the case and I hope this will be on your bucket list.

[justabaraker]

I don't know much detail about this......but I see that Luke Gemmill played Div1 MacUni last weekend, got a clearance during the week and played NEAFL for the Eagles at the SCG on Friday night against the Swans reserves.
And was named one of the best players.

The boy's on FIRE !!!!!!

Anyone know more about this ?

[justabaraker]

And a kid called James Behagg who someone told me about. Comes from Manly juniors I think. He played for Swans Reserves on Friday night as a topup.
As far as I know he's never played at a higher level than Sydney under-age before Friday night. Quite an achievement
Anyone know any more about that ?