Congratulations Bullets. Proves that hard work and playing together pays off.

Heard a rumor that an U14 coach from one of the top 4 district clubs was trying to do a bit of scouting and was asked to leave the stadium.

And congratulations GREAT SOUTHERN U12 boys winning Div 1, doubling Pt Pirie score in final. A great game to watch and lots of future talent on show.

"Heard a rumor that an U14 coach from one of the top 4 district clubs was trying to do a bit of scouting and was asked to leave the stadium. "

isnt that a complement being invited for a try out?

how can they be evicted?

Isnt that one of the attractions of teh country champs in the city ? to get scouted?

if this coach was evicted - there is more to the story

it is conceivible that a kid playing for their country association may be 'accidentally" approached - if the scouter is not aware of their current metro club status

ANON,
Couldn't have said it any better, as a parent i am teaching my children to be loyal to their club and stick it out through good and bad, it's about time the clubs did the same and started looking in their own backyards first.

(#123936)The cold harsh reality these days is that clubs only show loyalty if you are really, REALLY, good. If you are not chock full of talent then be prepared for your club to turn its back on you at some point.

The reality is that if you have a kid with average talent that could be developed given a bit of extra training,be prepared to be over looked for the next "big thing" that walks into your club.

These "next big things" are normally from out of town and contribute nothing to clubs except game time, literally.When they have gotten what they need, they do move on.

Yes Im bitter, but please; loyalty to needs to be earned by all, not given freely.

Ahh, you're right. The first 10 kids that roll up to the 1st U10 training should be rewarded with div 1 for life. NO competition for spots.
Being "overlooked" is code for "there were players better than my son/daughter"...

(#124092)The Country/ metro thing is a bit more involved than that.... take a look at some sturt & f/ville div 2 kids currently playing 2nd fiddle to div1 country kids & then tell me they have not got the same talent; that is unless you are from one of those clubs, then you will strongly disagree.

Your response is code for "I walked in and my son/ daughter dont train, dont contribute anything to the club, but hey, we still get a game coz they are soooooooooooooooo good"

I'm certainly not country, and I have NO specific knowledge of the situation, but I know this: coaches wouldn't have better players in div 2 that make every training than those in div 1 who don't. Quite simple logic really.

If they are soooooooooooooo good, as you've suggested, I guess you've answered your own question. Or if your child has the same "it's not fair" attitude as yourself, I can still see why they're not in div 1.

(#124341)You say you have no specific knowlege of the situation, sure sounds like it. You are either pro country or not.

I dont expect my son to hold his position in the team when someone better comes along, however, some one BETTER has to come along. There are now 4 country kids in the program (3 in div1)with all metro parents assuming the 4th kid will get the nod for next season. The team has gone from a close group of kids who have played well for 2 seasons and while playing in GF's have not won one, to a fractured group that has a 3rd of the team not at training at all & missed the GF altogether last season.

Training IS an issue with country kids. I dont care how many extra sessions they do at home with state coaches or who ever; if you dont train with your team, how can the team improve

You say you have no specific knowlege of the situation, sure sounds like it.

Scouting for Kids is always going to happen.

I say good Luck! To Coaches

But How would a couch feel if a Parent came up from the country, and Asked ' I think My Kids pretty GOOD to be in your team'

What would happen ....

By the way Yes,

WELL DONE to Murray Bridge.

Ha you'd get No answer from a COUCH!!! Ohh Dear...

No probs scouting for the best kids, but there has to be a limit on the number of country kids per team. Some clubs (think the 2 big ones)are going overboard with there country contingent.

Maybe you could have as many as you want; however only a maximum of 2 that are in any current SA country squad.

I have absolutely no idea what team you are talking about - I'm assuming it's a Sturt or Forestville team, but other than that, I have no specifics.

"You are either pro country or not."

This is laughable. I have no bias one way or the other. Perhaps this "fractured" team is from YOU and the other Metro parents continual whining about the country players, which then rubs off on your children - esp. the ones who aren't GOOD enough to hold their spots.

As for training, I may agree with you - but I'm not the person who matters. It's the coach. And if you're not happy with that decision, you could either approach the coaching director, or pack up and leave. Instead of anonymous sniping.

"Instead of anonymous sniping." Sorry, what name did you post under?

#123936)The cold harsh reality these days is that clubs only show loyalty if you are really, REALLY, good. If you are not chock full of talent then be prepared for your club to turn its back on you at some point.

The reality is that if you have a kid with average talent that could be developed given a bit of extra training,be prepared to be over looked for the next "big thing" that walks into your club.


EXACTLY - well said

cheers thats what I like to hear, the last 2 replys are what we should be doing!

We who bitch and carry on should just be thankful that your kids are out there playing a great Sport!

Its for the KIDS!!!