QFA Div 2 North

[freddyfudrucker]

That group wouldn’t know it’s arse from its elbow as far as community footy is concerned.

Bet they meet and down plenty of Chardonnay when they do though.

 

[Still Me]

did you see who was on it?

if it wasn't so funny it would make you angry.

Some great visionaries amongst that group.

 

[stilloutandabout]

Some great visionaries amongst that group.

I saw a post where aflq were looking for some casual staff to run school and Auskick programs including umpiring games.
The last line was.
No football experience necessary.


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[Still Me]

Probably like most businesses struggling to attract staff. Problem is they have had some ripping staff but let go $$$ couldn’t match or pathways not quite right.

Need a savvy leader again that can bring things and staff back on line.

 

[smy1305]

You can see why some competitons in Melbourne just run their own leagues and are very financial.

That I think is the interesting point. How can clubs in melb only charge $250-300 player fees? Yet if you are playing Div 1 it really needs 60 blokes to pay $500 ea to cover costs. Insurance costs should be audited and be allowed to be examined by clubs. Extortion racket I reckon by these organisations. And like SM said generally get 4/5 of nothing from it.

Personally think we have too many umpires per game. 2 is plenty for Div 1 and lower plus use club boundaries (U16 kid on base payment of $50), 3 for state league. This way we might find field umps being more available for the Div 2 3/4 comps.

 

[freddyfudrucker]

Clubs in Vic attract big $ for sponsorship. Qld clubs compete in a crowded market.

Not too many up here put their hands in their pockets for clubs.

SM did/does and has the business nous but the average clubby wouldn’t have put their hand in their own pocket in a long time beyond buying a beer and burger. Sure they give of their time but it’s the $ that the Vics attract that make a massive difference too.

 

[Nuffie2025]

did you see who was on it?

if it wasn't so funny it would make you angry.

Who’s made the prestigious list?

 

[smy1305]

Clubs in Vic attract big $ for sponsorship. Qld clubs compete in a crowded market.

Not too many up here put their hands in their pockets for clubs.

SM did/does and has the business nous but the average clubby wouldn’t have put their hand in their own pocket in a long time beyond buying a beer and burger. Sure they give of their time but it’s the $ that the Vics attract that make a massive difference too.

Yep that’s all very true.

 

[Thommo 42]

Who’s made the prestigious list?

I can't recall exactly, but basically a bunch of AFL executives who wouldn't have any clue the challenges faced in grassroots clubland and chaired by Dean Warren - who is exactly the right guy to be chairing it, but would have trouble getting a word in while the execs talk KPIs, participation growth and other jargon, while taking all the credit for the health of the game in QLD that is really thanks to all the volunteers in club land who keep the game thriving despite... (i'll stop there, I might get myself in trouble...)

 

[Still Me]

I can't recall exactly, but basically a bunch of AFL executives who wouldn't have any clue the challenges faced in grassroots clubland and chaired by Dean Warren - who is exactly the right guy to be chairing it, but would have trouble getting a word in while the execs talk KPIs, participation growth and other jargon, while taking all the credit for the health of the game in QLD that is really thanks to all the volunteers in club land who keep the game thriving despite... (i'll stop there, I might get myself in trouble...)

I agree totally with what you saying Thommo. They need cross section of representation from all walks of life and varying competitions.

I see they have localised Friday Night Competitions, something is telling me now Coorparoo has gone from Div 1 they may be tempted to rehash all the community footy again. Might put everyone into North/South/Central is what I’m hearing. Won’t be 2025 but big chance 2026.

 

[Nuffie2025]

I can't recall exactly, but basically a bunch of AFL executives who wouldn't have any clue the challenges faced in grassroots clubland and chaired by Dean Warren - who is exactly the right guy to be chairing it, but would have trouble getting a word in while the execs talk KPIs, participation growth and other jargon, while taking all the credit for the health of the game in QLD that is really thanks to all the volunteers in club land who keep the game thriving despite... (i'll stop there, I might get myself in trouble...)

Poor Dean.

Yeah be careful! High impact, high honesty, intentional. That’s 2-4 weeks in the naughty corner.

 

[freddyfudrucker]

Can’t wait to see Gympie or Zillmere V Mayne

 

[Gone Akers]

I agree totally with what you saying Thommo. They need cross section of representation from all walks of life and varying competitions.

I see they have localised Friday Night Competitions, something is telling me now Coorparoo has gone from Div 1 they may be tempted to rehash all the community footy again. Might put everyone into North/South/Central is what I’m hearing. Won’t be 2025 but big chance 2026.

Does that mean the pirates will finally get put in the south comp!

 

[LaggingBehind]

Does that mean the pirates will finally get put in the south comp!

Them’s fighting words

 

[smy1305]

I can't recall exactly, but basically a bunch of AFL executives who wouldn't have any clue the challenges faced in grassroots clubland and chaired by Dean Warren - who is exactly the right guy to be chairing it, but would have trouble getting a word in while the execs talk KPIs, participation growth and other jargon, while taking all the credit for the health of the game in QLD that is really thanks to all the volunteers in club land who keep the game thriving despite... (i'll stop there, I might get myself in trouble...)

The 2 CEO's of the Lions and Suns - Swann and Evans respectively - are 2 on the committee. No disrespect to these guys who sit at the top of the tree in their AFL roles but wtf would they know or even want to know about what's happening at Gympie FC or Coolangatta FC? Strange bodies to have on a board that is designed to improve Qld football

 

[freddyfudrucker]

I heard pirates are going to be in the Sunshine Coast Friday night Comp. Park Ridge is just a southern suburb of the coast. After all it still qualifies as north every day of the week. Direction is just a mindset!!

 

[Backpocket101]

Sandgate confirmed to go to div 1. On AFLQ FB.

 

[Kath Mandu]

Sandgate confirmed to go to div 1. On AFLQ FB.

Big congratulations to Sandgate. Huge move that comes from a lot of hard work by many people.

 

[Still Me]

I heard pirates are going to be in the Sunshine Coast Friday night Comp. Park Ridge is just a southern suburb of the coast. After all it still qualifies as north every day of the week. Direction is just a mindset!!

Not biting Freddy to many other issues to worry about than bite back at that.

Congratulations to Sandgate great effort in turning the club around in last 5 years has been outstanding. Wish them the very best in Div 1 and I hope they do some damage. I’m sure most teams in Div 2 North cheering for them.