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2014 QFA Northern Conference
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Pine rivers are in the same level as last year.
Cheers GK - I wonder if anyone will come in? Beenleigh sound like they want to play up but reckon that would be dumb to have them travelling to the sunshine coast 4x in the year, + Redcliffe and Caboolture. Maybe one of the closer south div teams?
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You would think Zillmere being a nrthside club, not sure of there playing depth, if they could field a reserves side etc. If they did would it mean the return of Danny Dickfos!
improbablywrong
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They must already be fielding a ressies team to play QAFA As, it is the B's that are the one team sidesYou would think Zillmere being a nrthside club, not sure of there playing depth, if they could field a reserves side etc. If they did would it mean the return of Danny Dickfos!
Megaman123
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Zillmere have moved up from Div 4 (one side) to Div 3. Same as Carrara and Pine Rivers last year. No way would the Zillmere team be ready to play established sides in div 2 next year.
angry mango
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I heard from a little birdie that pine rivers has dropped out of this division, due to the fact that they are not a cat club. They will probably be replaced by the red lions so we can have more kitty derbies. Bring on the cat comp.
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From Mayne Facebook page
MAYNE TIGERS LOOK TO THE FUTURE
The landscape of football in South East Queensland rarely stands still for long. AFL Queensland announced a review of the competition structures a little over a month ago with a view to accommodating power clubs from the reduced NEAFL Competition. This has meant that a new or perhaps some might say old QAFL structure was an option to be reintroduced between the current Division 1 and the NEAFL
Inevitably, this has meant that the Mayne Tigers have had to sensibly review their position and consider making an application to play in the higher competition. Club President, Russell Ditchburn met with Michael Conlan of AFLQ to fully understand the criteria expected including adherence to the six pillars necessary to be considered and met such that the club would be eligible to be accepted into the new QAFL. In considering that information and consulting with the playing membership and the genuinely active support base, a decision was made by the committee to not make an application for the QAFL.
In making that decision, the club has made a strong commitment to continuous improvement in all of the areas necessary to meet the AFLQ criteria in the future and build a strong club that can genuinely compete in the highest league. It is important to recognise that the club has made significant improvements in on and off field structures over the last two years with increased off field support, broader coaching resources, greater playing depth, consistent and committed sponsorship and more financial planning and certainty.
The club is very aware of the high regard that it is held in by AFL Queensland and is very pleased that the peak body has made a strong commitment to the club to assist with infrastructure needs and do all that is necessary to help the club improve its position in the years to come.
The Mayne Tigers will be working on a new Strategic Plan which takes into account all the positive aspects of the club as it stands today with a view to a clear direction for 2014 through to 2019.
In the more immediate timeframe, the club has already announced internally the appointment of a new coach now that long term club stalwart Mitch Ferguson has stepped down to tend to his growing young family. Russell Ditchburn thanked Mitch, on behalf of the club for all his hard work over many years as he has given everything possible to the club and set it up for future success with the culture that he has fostered in the club.
The Club recently announced internally the new head coach for 2014 is Shaun Daly. Shaun was recruited from the Albury Tigers for season 2013 as a playing assistant coach after a very successful and decorated career including being the winner of the 2011 Ovens and Murray League Medal. Shaun has proven to be a tremendous addition to our club both on and off the field readily gaining the respect of his playing peers and the club administration. Shaun came to Queensland with a long term view of his professional career with a transfer in his work as an accountant with Crowe Horwath and to establish himself in a football club where he and his girlfriend Steph could make friends with like minded people. We are very fortunate that is with the Mayne Football Club.
Shaun has provided the Committee with a comprehensive plan that he intends to implement as soon as possible which will build on recent progress.
The Club is pleased to also announce that Danny Craven has accepted the role of Director of Football for the Mayne Football Club starting immediately. Danny is well known to all in the Queensland Football Community having served as a player at the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Bears, before going on to coach senior premierships at West Brisbane and Mt Gravatt. Danny has also been a junior premiership coach at the Everton Wolves while watching the progress of the Mayne Tigers. Danny will steer the football department using his extensive experience while providing leadership and mentoring to the coaching group.
Furthermore, the club welcomes back Shane Johnson. Shane has a long association with the Mayne Tigers, having played 123 senior games after moving from Tasmania in the mid 1970’s. Shane was appointed as the first Junior Development Officer of the club and was instrumental in making the club a junior powerhouse in the early 1980’s. He has been a successful premiership coach at senior level and he is highly respected and well known to the wider Queensland football community having also served in senior roles at the Brisbane Lions and in consultancy positions to the AFL. Shane has a wealth of knowledge and his network of football contacts across the country is exceptional. He has always maintained a close eye on the club assisting in many ways over the years. Most recently, Shane chaired a review of the club’s operations at the end of season 2012.
Shane will provide coaching support as well as utilise his knowledge and network to assist the club in recruitment, fundraising, marketing and promotion
Importantly, the Club’s Major Sponsor in GVG has recommitted to the Club in a strong showing of faith in the committee and the new football department for 2014 and beyond.
The club would like all of its supporters to know that it is putting a strong focus on a sensible and sustainable approach in looking to the future and it looks forward to competing in the new QFA Northern Conference in 2014.
All supporters are encouraged to be involved in Season 2014 in any positive capacity
that they think they can assist and benefit the club.
MAYNE TIGERS LOOK TO THE FUTURE
The landscape of football in South East Queensland rarely stands still for long. AFL Queensland announced a review of the competition structures a little over a month ago with a view to accommodating power clubs from the reduced NEAFL Competition. This has meant that a new or perhaps some might say old QAFL structure was an option to be reintroduced between the current Division 1 and the NEAFL
Inevitably, this has meant that the Mayne Tigers have had to sensibly review their position and consider making an application to play in the higher competition. Club President, Russell Ditchburn met with Michael Conlan of AFLQ to fully understand the criteria expected including adherence to the six pillars necessary to be considered and met such that the club would be eligible to be accepted into the new QAFL. In considering that information and consulting with the playing membership and the genuinely active support base, a decision was made by the committee to not make an application for the QAFL.
In making that decision, the club has made a strong commitment to continuous improvement in all of the areas necessary to meet the AFLQ criteria in the future and build a strong club that can genuinely compete in the highest league. It is important to recognise that the club has made significant improvements in on and off field structures over the last two years with increased off field support, broader coaching resources, greater playing depth, consistent and committed sponsorship and more financial planning and certainty.
The club is very aware of the high regard that it is held in by AFL Queensland and is very pleased that the peak body has made a strong commitment to the club to assist with infrastructure needs and do all that is necessary to help the club improve its position in the years to come.
The Mayne Tigers will be working on a new Strategic Plan which takes into account all the positive aspects of the club as it stands today with a view to a clear direction for 2014 through to 2019.
In the more immediate timeframe, the club has already announced internally the appointment of a new coach now that long term club stalwart Mitch Ferguson has stepped down to tend to his growing young family. Russell Ditchburn thanked Mitch, on behalf of the club for all his hard work over many years as he has given everything possible to the club and set it up for future success with the culture that he has fostered in the club.
The Club recently announced internally the new head coach for 2014 is Shaun Daly. Shaun was recruited from the Albury Tigers for season 2013 as a playing assistant coach after a very successful and decorated career including being the winner of the 2011 Ovens and Murray League Medal. Shaun has proven to be a tremendous addition to our club both on and off the field readily gaining the respect of his playing peers and the club administration. Shaun came to Queensland with a long term view of his professional career with a transfer in his work as an accountant with Crowe Horwath and to establish himself in a football club where he and his girlfriend Steph could make friends with like minded people. We are very fortunate that is with the Mayne Football Club.
Shaun has provided the Committee with a comprehensive plan that he intends to implement as soon as possible which will build on recent progress.
The Club is pleased to also announce that Danny Craven has accepted the role of Director of Football for the Mayne Football Club starting immediately. Danny is well known to all in the Queensland Football Community having served as a player at the St Kilda Saints and the Brisbane Bears, before going on to coach senior premierships at West Brisbane and Mt Gravatt. Danny has also been a junior premiership coach at the Everton Wolves while watching the progress of the Mayne Tigers. Danny will steer the football department using his extensive experience while providing leadership and mentoring to the coaching group.
Furthermore, the club welcomes back Shane Johnson. Shane has a long association with the Mayne Tigers, having played 123 senior games after moving from Tasmania in the mid 1970’s. Shane was appointed as the first Junior Development Officer of the club and was instrumental in making the club a junior powerhouse in the early 1980’s. He has been a successful premiership coach at senior level and he is highly respected and well known to the wider Queensland football community having also served in senior roles at the Brisbane Lions and in consultancy positions to the AFL. Shane has a wealth of knowledge and his network of football contacts across the country is exceptional. He has always maintained a close eye on the club assisting in many ways over the years. Most recently, Shane chaired a review of the club’s operations at the end of season 2012.
Shane will provide coaching support as well as utilise his knowledge and network to assist the club in recruitment, fundraising, marketing and promotion
Importantly, the Club’s Major Sponsor in GVG has recommitted to the Club in a strong showing of faith in the committee and the new football department for 2014 and beyond.
The club would like all of its supporters to know that it is putting a strong focus on a sensible and sustainable approach in looking to the future and it looks forward to competing in the new QFA Northern Conference in 2014.
All supporters are encouraged to be involved in Season 2014 in any positive capacity
that they think they can assist and benefit the club.
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Yes he coached Maroochy to a premiership, don't know what year though.
Tiger G,
This is good stuff. Daly is a gun player and quality off field..... the others will contribute big time and I am sure with this set up, Mayne, will achieve success.
This is good stuff. Daly is a gun player and quality off field..... the others will contribute big time and I am sure with this set up, Mayne, will achieve success.
lovestheFP
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just so I know will the winner of the NC play the winner of SC in the grand final or is that still up in the air?
I believe that would not work unless it's classed as the actual grand final IMO. Celebrations would get in the way of the conference grand finals. Maybe it should be a Pre season match the year after.
but is it going to happen or not????
PIES11
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Caloundra seem to be pursuing a fair few players from the roos. I hear Nambour might be doing the same as well. Can anyone announce any big recruits? The local derby's on the coast could be very interesting.
Johnny Demon
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No obvious northside option, might have a bye each week. Could rejig comp to have more even teams, say 6 old AP Cup teams plus Cooparoo and Yeronga, not regionally based but more even comp and all have U18s.
Hope that the U18's comp doesn't follow senior clubs tbh JD - up our way the boys need a footprint in some decent footy week in week out as 16/17 yr olds if there is no QAFL clubs. We pushed boys into the 2's comp this year - not sure we would do entirely the same next yr in this Nth division.
Johnny Demon
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I would to think that an u18 comp that includes Springwood, Maroochy, Yeronga, Mayne and Cooparoo would be a reasonable standard and help develop young players for their clubs.
Think if a few of the QAFL clubs were included it would help - in that comp, Labrador, PBC and Surfers were all either without 18's or very ordinary for numbers so there is basically a 7 team comp there which would be stupid. But your suggestion has merit re those clubs mentioned - I agree that it can't be competition based bc it would not be of benefit for anybody, esp if the games are being played Sunday (as has been touted) so makes little difference to the senior club. Not sure this is great either tbh - think it was a real + this year the 18's playing on the same day as the senior club - made them feel a greater connection with the senior club I thought. Also a bit easier for boys to "behave" on the Friday night than the Saturday night I reckon.Not sure how others saw it? This years AP U18 comp was okay in the end but the big mistake was not taking a hard line 3 weeks out from the season proper and eliminating clubs who were always going to struggle from the fixture. Much better having a reasonably competitive 8 team comp than asking clubs to travel to the GC for instance to only play against 14 boys...
At the end of the day, these boys need competitive footy as often as possible to keep them in the game. IMO I think if you want to make it geographically based then I think 2 comps with roughly 10-12 sides in each of the strongest clubs would be a starting point with maybe a cross conference final at the end? Sometimes I think the quest to ensure every club has an 18's team only weakens the standard and diminishes the comps - if you don't have a decent 16's group coming thru then you can probably forget it.
At the end of the day, these boys need competitive footy as often as possible to keep them in the game. IMO I think if you want to make it geographically based then I think 2 comps with roughly 10-12 sides in each of the strongest clubs would be a starting point with maybe a cross conference final at the end? Sometimes I think the quest to ensure every club has an 18's team only weakens the standard and diminishes the comps - if you don't have a decent 16's group coming thru then you can probably forget it.
