comings and goings for Season 2022

[Mr Magoo]

UTS squatters started their club in other clubs back yard. What gives them the right to have their feeder clubs. Yes it is now a problem for EastUNSW, Balmain, SydUni, West and Maroubra that they will loose their juniors.

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Sorry I meant to start with - As an outsider looking in !

Clearly your not an outsider looking in from your quite passionate dislike of UTS.

I only called myself an "outsider" in so far as I dont have any affiliation for any one club nor any history in how things have evolved but if they league doesnt try something then you have a comp that will forever and a day be stuck with 4-6 teams with any level of strength. If the prems level comp is to grow and develop and become a more attractive pathway (as opposed to talent leaving for interstate) it needs at least ten teams of prems quality. The same problems exist in the central coast/newcastle black diamond league - year after year its the same 3/4 teams at the top and everyone else is playing to not take the wooden spoon. Good new players to the area immediately head to the best teams and the cycle continues.

[Norris Lurker]

As an outsider looking in , I can see what the Sydney AFL is trying to do. Many clubs have a much stronger junior pipeline into their system but UTS effectively has none from what I can see.
Who are the feeder clubs for UTS ?

May be changing a bit now they have an Under 19s team, but anecdotally the majority of UTS's list came from outside Sydney and joined the Bats when they moved here.

[mrns]

UTS have the geographical advantage of being based around the Eastern Suburbs, yuppies move to Sydney they aren't unfortunately thinking about moving to Inner West. That's why Penno is so impressive as a perennial powerhouse as they have fostered a brilliant young list, culture makes people stay. North Shore people cross the bridge but are still prepared to commute across the bridge just to play Saturday arvo footy.

[Blinkers28]

Anyone know where the updated list of player transfers is published? Usual spot on Sydneyafl.com.au hasn’t been updated since October.

[Norris Lurker]

Probably because they're not using SportsTG this season. Hopefully the new software allows for a listing of clearances.

[Mr Magoo]

Draw has been published for prems and 19s levels . Season start on April 2 - A bye for North Shore first week - what a shame we cant have a ten team competition at the very least at our premier competition level.

[Norris Lurker]

Draw has been published for prems and 19s levels . Season start on April 2 - A bye for North Shore first week - what a shame we cant have a ten team competition at the very least at our premier competition level.

It's unfortunate to have an odd number of teams and a bye, but couldn't be helped.
Unfortunately Camden's on-field results last year didn't justify them staying in Prems. Hopefully they can re-set in Platinum this year and have another crack at Prems at some point in the future.

[Tom Wills]

Draw has been published for prems and 19s levels . Season start on April 2 - A bye for North Shore first week - what a shame we cant have a ten team competition at the very least at our premier competition level.

In my experience and conversations with players a bye is a fantastic addition to the draw and will actually help with players retention.

Today players live a much more balanced life than the generation past. Festivals, Skiing, Trips away with their partner are all things they want to do while still playing football. This year we have Easter, Queens Birthday and 2 byes - a great chance for players to have a break. The VAFA has been scheduling this number of breaks into their season for a number of years now and the players, after initially being sceptical love it.

[mrns]

In my experience and conversations with players a bye is a fantastic addition to the draw and will actually help with players retention.

Today players live a much more balanced life than the generation past. Festivals, Skiing, Trips away with their partner are all things they want to do while still playing football. This year we have Easter, Queens Birthday and 2 byes - a great chance for players to have a break. The VAFA has been scheduling this number of breaks into their season for a number of years now and the players, after initially being sceptical love it.

Appreciate the insight!

Anyone know how the bylaws work in terms of being able to play players grades below? Typically we've only seen byes in low divisions so it's not really an issue. Just hoping there isn't some terrible trickle down effect.

[Pmcc2911]

It will be both Prems and Ressies who will have the bye.
Will be interesting to see what rules are put in place to cover selections.
Probably have to select your teams 2 weeks out leading into the bye.

[Tom Wills]

After being both sceptical, and critical of the platinum competition I have to admit I was wrong.

With Camden joining the competition and the merger of South West and Campbelltown it arguably looks more interesting than Prems - from a competitive Balance viewpoint.

There also looks to be some healthy rivalries developing, Power v Rams, SWS v Camden, Parra vs Everyone.

What are your thoughts on the new platinum teams?

ROUND 1Saturday, Apr 2
Camden vs. Macquarie Uni
Parramatta vs. Balmain
SWS Blues vs. Randwick City
Southern Power vs. Penrith Rams

[Blinkers28]

If both Camden and SWS have a win or two to start the year, that might be the kick start towards a finals spot.

Power should be the team to beat still.

[Rowdy#8]

After being both sceptical, and critical of the platinum competition I have to admit I was wrong.

With Camden joining the competition and the merger of South West and Campbelltown it arguably looks more interesting than Prems - from a competitive Balance viewpoint.

There also looks to be some healthy rivalries developing, Power v Rams, SWS v Camden, Parra vs Everyone.

What are your thoughts on the new platinum teams?

ROUND 1Saturday, Apr 2
Camden vs. Macquarie Uni
Parramatta vs. Balmain
SWS Blues vs. Randwick City
Southern Power vs. Penrith Rams

Should get a bit more attention than usual. One clubs social media spruiking they'll have Dane Swan lacing up for a guest appearance, which will be a good promotion for them

[andreww1]

It will be both Prems and Ressies who will have the bye.
Will be interesting to see what rules are put in place to cover selections.
Probably have to select your teams 2 weeks out leading into the bye.

The rule is whoever played in the higher grade the week before cannot drop down to the lower grade when the higher grade has a bye.


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[andreww1]

Interesting looking at the 2022 comp structure: 46 mens teams and 41 womens,
North Shore has most teams(14) and are in every comp (except Platinum),
3 teams move up a grade whilst 8 go down a grade, all the teams moving up are Prem Div clubs, 6 of the 8 teams moving down are Platinum clubs,
7 new teams added including 2 extra in to Masters and 2 in to U19s Div 2, of the 7 new teams 2 are from the newly merged SWS Blues and the rest are Prems clubs,
only 1 Platinum club has an U19s team.
So what we can deduce from this is that the big clubs (Prems clubs) get stronger while the rest struggle.Exception being SWS Blues who through their merge appear to be stronger and bigger.
Another interesting season ahead of us. Enjoy!


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