comings and goings for Season 2022

[Jupiter]

Clubhouse under more water than last year if you can believe that.

Very sorry to hear. Please socialise any clean up requirements on here - I am sure the wider Sydney footy community can rally to help.

[Norris Lurker]

The 2-level clubhouse at Bensons Lane. May have gone completely under by now.

Just devastating for the Jets to have this happen 2 years in a row. I hope there's something the AFL can do to help them out.

[Norris Lurker]

I suspected that would be the case. Sorry to hear Pekay.
I hope the AFL is able to give the Jets some assistance. So hard for the club to have their facilities flooded like that 2 years in a row.
Best wishes to the Jets for 2022.

[Pekay]

Clubhouse under more water than last year if you can believe that.

[Jupiter]

I hope everyone's facilities and people are OK, particularly SWS, NW Jets and Camden come to mind given the deluge.

[andreww1]

Hi Andrew - an excellent summary of the comp structure. Where did you get the information from as nothing on the Syd AFL website. Can you share.

All clubs received the structure on Friday. I assume it will be on their site soon. Full divisional draw should be done in the next week or so.


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[Tom Wills]

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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Hi Andrew - an excellent summary of the comp structure. Where did you get the information from as nothing on the Syd AFL website. Can you share.

[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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[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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[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

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[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.