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CK's Sportsbeat Previews
by Admin Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:49 pm
2013 SANFL ROUND 12 PREVIEWS
Norwood v South Adelaide (Coopers Stadium) – Saturday 2.10pm
The Redlegs will be smarting after a last gasp loss to Port last week that could place a real dent in their minor premiership ambitions. The complete opposite end of the ladder looms for South, who coughed up another disappointing loss after a competitive first half.
The Panthers just really look to be lacking any real urgency at long periods in their matches and even if Norwood have a very bad day, it’s difficult to make a compelling case for South to bring about an upset in this one. They would need all of their midfield racking up 30 plus possessions and the likes of Michael Wundke kicking at least seven goals. Knowing that Norwood will be breathing fire to win on home turf, with a number of senior players under the pump, spells a long afternoon for South.
RADIO: Life FM
Tip: Norwood 73-84
Central District v Port Adelaide (Playford Alive Oval) – Saturday 2.10pm
Four weeks ago, this clash had all the makings of a fizzer, but the last month has breathed serious life into the game. Port has now beaten North and Norwood, and only played one poor quarter against West to prove they can match it with the best when on song. Central continues on their winning way of late and are starting to play that ominous brand of football that spells danger for the competition is they can sustain it.
Port has shown particular patience in waiting for the opposition to make mistakes and then capitalise hard on the turnover to move the ball quickly into attack to a number of forward options. While the Bulldogs would rightly consider themselves favorites at home, they will need to be very wary of underestimating an opponent in form that usually matches up well on them. Central just at home, however.
RADIO:5RPH
Tip: Central 1-12
North Adelaide v Sturt (Prospect Oval) – Saturday 2.10pm
ABC-TV travels to Prospect to cover a match that could be a lot closer than many anticipate. The Roosters looked very flat at times against Central last week, but were running into an opponent with a full head of steam. Sturt, however, have also found form the last fortnight, with commanding wins over the Eagles and Glenelg to their credit.
North look to have more options in attack than Sturt in theory, but there is no doubt the Double Blues backline is maturing by the week and their growing faith in one another is manifesting on the scoreboard now. This will be a stern test for the youngsters and a very good gauge for coach Seamus Maloney as to how well they are travelling. I suspect this will be a very close one to half time, but the Roosters class should see them home.
ABC-TV
Tip: North Adelaide 25-36
Glenelg v West Adelaide (Gliderol Stadium) – Sunday 2.10pm
The Tigers just look to be going steadily from bad to worse with their season. Their best is certainly competitive against most, but they are not sustaining it for long enough to really threaten. West are certainly proving their best is more than among the top echelon, apart from a poor opening quarter against Norwood.
While it’s to be expected that a young group will have poor moments, Glenelg seem to lacking leadership at crucial times, apart from the old heads like Ty Allen. They also need a lot more consistency in attack than we see for long periods. On paper, it looks here that, unless West are very flat from both the bye and their stirring Foxtel Cup win over Port Melbourne, they should have more than enough up their sleeve against the Tigers.
RADIO: 5RPH
Tip: West Adelaide 25-36
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Re: CK's Sportsbeat Previews
by Admin Fri Jun 28, 2013 11:34 am
Part 2 of CK's column regarding the AFL reserves issue. Last week's discussed why there should NOT be AFL Reserves teams in the senior SANFL. This week's is the counter balance for why they SHOULD be included.
Best to read it in conjunction with his first part to understand the reasoning for a counter argument:
CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE – PART TWO
After looking closely last week at why the two AFL clubs should not be allowed to enter the SANFL, it’s time to consider the counter argument and consider why they SHOULD be allowed to enter the SANFL competition. Placing aside personal feelings on the issue, there can be some reasonable arguments toward their acceptance. Don’t forget to make YOUR thoughts clear on our Facebook page.
1) Possible increased interest in the SANFL: When Adelaide entered in 1991, and Port Adelaide in 1997, there were notable and immediate drops in attendances at SANFL games in each period. Fans who previously attended SANFL games most weeks suddenly had a new option to spend their footballing dollar and many have not returned since to the SANFL. The opportunity to support their AFL sides, virtually in their own backyards, for much less cost and more flexibility to attend (albeit with vastly different lineups to their AFL counterparts) could be a major catalyst toward reigniting the passion of this “lost generation”.
2) The opportunity for both AFL clubs to place something tangible back into the SANFL immediately. In the business of football, the focus must naturally rest upon making AFL their main priority at all times. In doing so, it is fair to say that the clubs have not always focussed as strongly on the SANFL as they could, while rightly pursuing their AFL dreams. If both clubs entered the SANFL, there is a chance of bringing a different level of professionalism and resources to the league, particularly in terms of support staff and the like, which can only benefit all clubs ultimately.
3) Financial benefits. It has been mooted that, if this proposal occurs in the league competition, then the AFL clubs will make yearly payments to the SANFL clubs to assist as an incentive. One figure that has been put forward is $150,000 per club. In an era where top level financial sponsorship can be very hard to find – and hold on a longer term basis – having this sort of finances land at a club’s doorstep could be very beneficial to those clubs currently in the red.
4) Possible increased exposure for existing sponsors. The perception is there that the two AFL clubs could also bring a greater TV audience and thus, allow greater exposure for their sponsors at home grounds. Signage, logos and – if SANFL returned to commercial television – naming rights to ovals – could receive a wider viewing audience to further expose the product and make sponsoring an SANFL club a more attractive proposition – further assisting the bottom line.
When looking at all of these positives, however, one thing keeps coming up, time and again, as the main benefit. Money. In a difficult economy, it has become harder and harder for clubs to survive and ultimately, clubs cannot survive on passion and tradition alone. The biggest problem facing the league directors – who will be the men who votes on this decision – is not looking ahead to ten years time or fifteen years time, when making the decision in the coming weeks. If the incorrect decision is made in either direction, there is no return. No turning back. No second chance. There is only ONE CHANCE to get this decision correct. If the wrong one is made, then our league will be irreparably damaged and we could lose the fabric of a league that has grown and evolved so well since 1877. This is why this decision cannot be rushed, forced, pressured or hurried for the sake of a short term financial benefit. If the decision is forced the wrong way in haste, then there may be nothing left to benefit, financially or for the current and next generation of SANFL. This needs time and patience – not pressure – for the sake of our great league.
Best to read it in conjunction with his first part to understand the reasoning for a counter argument:
CHANGING THE LANDSCAPE – PART TWO
After looking closely last week at why the two AFL clubs should not be allowed to enter the SANFL, it’s time to consider the counter argument and consider why they SHOULD be allowed to enter the SANFL competition. Placing aside personal feelings on the issue, there can be some reasonable arguments toward their acceptance. Don’t forget to make YOUR thoughts clear on our Facebook page.
1) Possible increased interest in the SANFL: When Adelaide entered in 1991, and Port Adelaide in 1997, there were notable and immediate drops in attendances at SANFL games in each period. Fans who previously attended SANFL games most weeks suddenly had a new option to spend their footballing dollar and many have not returned since to the SANFL. The opportunity to support their AFL sides, virtually in their own backyards, for much less cost and more flexibility to attend (albeit with vastly different lineups to their AFL counterparts) could be a major catalyst toward reigniting the passion of this “lost generation”.
2) The opportunity for both AFL clubs to place something tangible back into the SANFL immediately. In the business of football, the focus must naturally rest upon making AFL their main priority at all times. In doing so, it is fair to say that the clubs have not always focussed as strongly on the SANFL as they could, while rightly pursuing their AFL dreams. If both clubs entered the SANFL, there is a chance of bringing a different level of professionalism and resources to the league, particularly in terms of support staff and the like, which can only benefit all clubs ultimately.
3) Financial benefits. It has been mooted that, if this proposal occurs in the league competition, then the AFL clubs will make yearly payments to the SANFL clubs to assist as an incentive. One figure that has been put forward is $150,000 per club. In an era where top level financial sponsorship can be very hard to find – and hold on a longer term basis – having this sort of finances land at a club’s doorstep could be very beneficial to those clubs currently in the red.
4) Possible increased exposure for existing sponsors. The perception is there that the two AFL clubs could also bring a greater TV audience and thus, allow greater exposure for their sponsors at home grounds. Signage, logos and – if SANFL returned to commercial television – naming rights to ovals – could receive a wider viewing audience to further expose the product and make sponsoring an SANFL club a more attractive proposition – further assisting the bottom line.
When looking at all of these positives, however, one thing keeps coming up, time and again, as the main benefit. Money. In a difficult economy, it has become harder and harder for clubs to survive and ultimately, clubs cannot survive on passion and tradition alone. The biggest problem facing the league directors – who will be the men who votes on this decision – is not looking ahead to ten years time or fifteen years time, when making the decision in the coming weeks. If the incorrect decision is made in either direction, there is no return. No turning back. No second chance. There is only ONE CHANCE to get this decision correct. If the wrong one is made, then our league will be irreparably damaged and we could lose the fabric of a league that has grown and evolved so well since 1877. This is why this decision cannot be rushed, forced, pressured or hurried for the sake of a short term financial benefit. If the decision is forced the wrong way in haste, then there may be nothing left to benefit, financially or for the current and next generation of SANFL. This needs time and patience – not pressure – for the sake of our great league.
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