Squad update

There have been a few questions about the make up of the squads, no so much the issue of mis-grading, but more to do with the balance of numbers.

GRADING ETC
Firstly, the 1st Div squad is now at 18 with Ricky S joining that squad. Ricky played some games for the Maroons late last season and has been training on Wednesdays, so we welcome him.

The 2nd division squad remains at 23 with the withdrawals of a couple of players. There is a chance that others might decide to leave it.

It has been suggested that we look at a 50-50 split between the squads. The main reason we aren't doing this is because Div 2 players are allowed up to play Div 1 but not vice versa.

This season there will be much more interaction between the teams than there has been before. If the Div 1 team is short then it will be boosted by players from Div 2 and these are to be decided by myself and Paul E on a week by week basis, to cover positional areas of need.

If we look at the club now as a club of two teams rather than separate and competing teams as we have been previously, there is no sense in putting more than necessary into the 1st Div team. On the question of game time, Paul and I will work to make sure that any Div 2 overflow players each week are utilised by Div 1 if required.

I understand that even this explanation might not be enough for some players and again suggest that if this is you you need to take everything into account before you decide to register for the season.

FEES
Football South Coast has just released a new fee structure which leaves the club about $1000 worse off per season than last year, at the same rego fee. Because we have some money in the bank, and because we flagged  this earlier, rego will stay at $220 but is likely to increase in 2013. I also think we might look for a third team that season if someone would like to step forward to assist with that.

SHIRTS
I have ordered new shirts so that both teams have the same coloured strip. The Div 2 strip will be numbered from 23 up to allow ease of call ups to Div 1. Unfortunately I go the order in too late and an alternative will be needed for the first few rounds, possibly the white strip from last season. regardless, please keep those shirts coming back.

TRAINING, TRIALS ETC
Training will commence on Wed Feb 1 at 6.30pm sharp. David Jirsa will be in charge of training from then.
We are hoping to organise a 5-a-side competition on Sun, Feb 19 (details to follow) and tie this in with rego + a BBQ.
We have also entered a team in the pre-season trials competition on the Saturdays of  Feb 25 and March 3 - this can be a combined team. Teams play 2x40 minute matches each Saturday. An email will go out closer to the trials to see who is avilable. All players who wish to play will be able to on at least one weekend.
Other trials will be considered for each squad.


The BLOG
Finally, just another request that if you want to ask a question on here you can do so using the comments or the shoutbox. We would prefer you to use your name though.

Teams for 2012

Hi all and happy new year



The grading panel of TH, AB, Ant, Les and Paul has met and determined squads
for Div 1 and Div 2 O35s in the coming season. They appear below.

There are some notes to consider.

1. The squads are based on players available at the moment. If you are on
the list we assume you are coming back. If players decide not to register
then there will be some adjustments.

2. The division 1 squad was formed by selecting players to cover
positions. Although the Div 1 squad has 17 it will be increased to 18 after
registrations. The Div 2 squad has 24 names but will be capped at 23. In the
event no player withdraws from the club then the 18th Div 1 member will come
from the Div 2 list. If at least one player leaves, the Div 1 place will be
given to either a Div 2 member or a waitlist member. Waiting list players
will only be considered if one or more of the 41 listed here decides to
withdraw. The final decision will be made after registrations and will be
made by the 5 man grading panel.

3. The numbers are healthy and rostering is a likelihood, especially in Div
2. What this means is that we can afford to lose some players, so if you are
not content with the large squad numbers, grading or are wavering for any
reason, please don't think you are letting anyone down by taking a break
this season. If you decide to register I assume you are content with the
grading and squad numbers, so please think it through.

4. Div 2 players can and will be called up to Div 1 when needed.

5. There are two new players on the lists to replace players who have left.
They are David J, who is a committee member of the club and will help
with coaching our squads, and Gary J, who is returning after one season
out. We have a couple more on the waitlist but these two have been
prioritised as a serving Coledale club official and a returning player.

6. If you have an issue with the grading or any other questions on this
please contact me directly. Information on registration etc will follow
soon.


Div 1 squad (17 - one to be added)



Dennis F
Jon O
Vinnie T
Dan B
Ben L
Les C
Keith M
Ant R
Fergus R
Paul E
Mark Shakey D
Phil L
Graeme D
AB
David J
Manny L
Dave F

Div 2 squad (24 - will start with max 23)

Steve B
Steve H
Rod H
Andres T
Ian S
David D
Andrew H
Trevor D
Tony H
Mick C
Gary H
Gary J
Glenn P
Kirk S
Phil C
Simon E
Alan O
Doug H
Fraser B
Mark W
Fernando C
Ant Webb
Gav R
Shane K