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Jackfrost wrote:

Mad Dog wrote:

Jackfrost wrote:

Maggies wrote:

Jackfrost wrote: Isn't C3 E grade?

NO! Its C3, get up with the times.... People talking about the old E grade etc need to move on.

A - B - C - D - E - F
A - B - C1 - C2 - C3 - D1

This just shows how much of a flog you are!

Maybe so but it also shows I know the alphabet. If you want to tell your mate you play in C3 instead of E grade because it is less embarrassing then go for it.
Maybe I should tell my mates who play F grade cricket that they should start saying they play in C4 or maybe even B5 or A6 has a better ring to it.

It may show that you can get to the letter F but my 3 year old can also count to 10. I really couldn't give a shit what they call it. There isn't any reason why one of the clubs can't make it up to C or B grade as we've done before.

Dirty Weekender wrote: Can anyone here explain why the WAAFL got rid of the old system and went to the C1,C2 etc format ??? I can't think of a valid reason other than to appease the egos of the Sunday League teams when they came across.

I don't think it was to appease the egos. Those teams had to go somewhere and it would've been silly to start them all in a E or D grade where they would've just blown teams away. So they gave them middle ground and had 2 divisions of C Grade in 2009. Then after 2 years the premiers from both divisions went to B Grade while the next 4 from each division formed C1 along with the 2 relegated teams from B grade. Those remaining teams would've then become D grade but they weren't happy with that and nor we're the D grade teams who would've become E grade.
I think it was mainly those remaing C grade teams who kicked up a stink saying that they wouldn't be able to attract sponsors and players if it went to D grade. So now we have what we have. I'd rather it go back to normal to be honest.

Jackfrost wrote:

Mad Dog wrote:

Jackfrost wrote:

Maggies wrote:

Jackfrost wrote: Isn't C3 E grade?

NO! Its C3, get up with the times.... People talking about the old E grade etc need to move on.

A - B - C - D - E - F
A - B - C1 - C2 - C3 - D1

This just shows how much of a flog you are!

Maybe so but it also shows I know the alphabet. If you want to tell your mate you play in C3 instead of E grade because it is less embarrassing then go for it.
Maybe I should tell my mates who play F grade cricket that they should start saying they play in C4 or maybe even B5 or A6 has a better ring to it.

Why the hell would it be embarrassing to say you played C3. Do you think your some big shot Jackfrost just because you play A Grade wow you must be good and want to put down everyone who play in grades lower.

The grades haven't been A- Z since the mid 90s when the reserve grades were bought in. Over the years the have been many types of grading systems and years ago there was A1 , A2 and B 1 and B2 .

Personally I would rather it just be A, B, C, D, E, F. Obviously with the way the bottom two teams go down and the top two teams go up the leagues are going to be sorted out within a few years (after the Sunday league).

haha but I guess it does sound a little better saying you play in C3 rather than saying you are in E grade. So if it makes a few people happy in that regard, then I am not fussed.

But looks like it is staying as the C1, C2, C3 so lets all just get over it and move on.

exactly who really gives a fark, at the end of teh day you play at a footy club for a number of reasons, and grade would only play a small part. Usually you go local, where mates are etc. Some people move clubs to play up the grades, but really that is the soft option, better off staying with your mates and helping bring the club up the grades rather than looking after yourself.

any way, any one keen to try and have a pre season crack at the ladder?

Jackfrost wrote:

Mad Dog wrote:

Jackfrost wrote:

Maggies wrote:

Jackfrost wrote: Isn't C3 E grade?

NO! Its C3, get up with the times.... People talking about the old E grade etc need to move on.

A - B - C - D - E - F
A - B - C1 - C2 - C3 - D1

This just shows how much of a flog you are!

Maybe so but it also shows I know the alphabet. If you want to tell your mate you play in C3 instead of E grade because it is less embarrassing then go for it.
Maybe I should tell my mates who play F grade cricket that they should start saying they play in C4 or maybe even B5 or A6 has a better ring to it.

Agree with Mad Dog, It is C3, cant see anywhere in the current fixtures mentioned E Grade. Move on Flog!

Maggies wrote:

Jackfrost wrote:

Mad Dog wrote:

Jackfrost wrote:

Maggies wrote:

Jackfrost wrote: Isn't C3 E grade?

NO! Its C3, get up with the times.... People talking about the old E grade etc need to move on.

A - B - C - D - E - F
A - B - C1 - C2 - C3 - D1

This just shows how much of a flog you are!

Maybe so but it also shows I know the alphabet. If you want to tell your mate you play in C3 instead of E grade because it is less embarrassing then go for it.
Maybe I should tell my mates who play F grade cricket that they should start saying they play in C4 or maybe even B5 or A6 has a better ring to it.

Agree with Mad Dog, It is C3, cant see anywhere in the current fixtures mentioned E Grade. Move on Flog!

Wow, touchy one aren't you?
Hey, if you are happy with something that was written on a piece of paper to appease the egos of the incoming Sunday League clubs and feel better telling people you play C3 rather than E grade then I suppose it's a good thing all round.
It is however and E grade or 5th grade as you have to progress 4 times to get to the top grade whichever way you want to look at it.

Should be a good hard year of footy in C3. I rkn top 5 will be
Ellenbrook
Kenwick
Nollamara
Swan view
Brentwood

I'll have a crack Bulldog seeing as though your not confident on leading the way.

Swan View- Have lost a few but gained plenty of youth. we wont underestimate any team and while we clearly understand it will be a lot tougher,with some quality colts coming into the side we won't be satisfied in just making the finals. Would be good to see Banga on the track a bit more hitting me lace out.
Ballajura-Heard early on that they were getting 80+ on the track. Sure there would be 25 decent players amongst that lot and after having a good colts side in recent years those kids should be ready to give Balla a rise up the ladder.
Ellenbrook-With a new coach on board AGAIN,it will be interesting to see how it goes if they suffer a couple of early losses. The colts haven't been overly strong the last couple of years but they do have strength in numbers also having a 3rds which provides important depth. Their best player is nearly 50 which is worrying but they should be around the mark again.
Brentwood-Providing they've kept the majority of last years squad together and added a few they will be more than competitive coming up. Again they have depth in numbers with a 3rds and a colts which is important.
Cockburn-I've put these blokes in a bit higher than I 1st anticipated after seeing them enter a 3rds side. While that may not mean much if they are all rubbish once again it does give strength in numbers which will be a key in adding depth.
Kenwick-Last week I had them 3rd but after seeing they no longer have a colts they themselves will get a little worried if they lose a few early games. Last year plenty of blokes were doubling up through the 3 teams but there won't be any colts around this year to fill up the seniors. I wouldn't be surprised to see them in the 5 as they did match it with a few of the better C2 sides last year.
Nollamara-Another team that at 1st look I had in the top 3 after a solid year last year but once again I can't put a team in that has lost a side. Again I won't be surprised to see them in the 5 as top end talent should be ok but depth could be an issue.
East Fremantle-From memory they missed the finals last year and unless thrives picked up some handy players they could miss again.
Dianella-Didn't make the finals last year and with the Maali colts relocating their programme to C2 side Canning there may not be the colts pushing through that can give your club that boost in numbers and talent enabling you to rise up the ladder and or grades.
Manning-Unfortunately for the Rippers it could be a double drop. In recent times they've yo yo'd between C2 and C3 but the rumour is all is not well and they've lost their colts. Tough when you have Wesley,TA's and a resurgent Canning just up the road.

Ok ill have a crack, although mind you with no clearance pages for actual teams it is hard to see who has gained and lost what, so assuming most teams will improve a little bit ill go with the below

Brentwood, building on last year, boys look very excited about the season ahead and are now well aware what hard work can bring. Most of last year’s list is still going around, but we have had some nice inclusions which should definitely improve depth and leave some of us older statesmen to age gracefully in the ressies, think our ressies should be fairly handy also

Ellenbrook, they would be very disappointed at last year’s straight sets exit after such a dominate year, would expect them to come back hard and will be working extra hard to give themselves the opportunity again

Swan View, think the top three could go either way, great respect for swan view, played them 4 times last year and think we lost 1 and won three, always a good hard fought game, what I experienced they were very clean and just a tough contest, so looking forward to matching up on them again.

Kenwick, even though they have lost their colts they are a relatively big club with deep roots so dont see them rolling over, they will be there abouts

Nollamara, another club with strong backing, I think will bounce back from a disappointing finish last year

Ballajura, I think will be very competitive but just miss out, again, we have had some epic battles with them and look forward to see how both clubs have evolved

Cockburn, I think Cockburn are in a stage where we were about 7 years ago, competing some times and just hanging in every year, we had to go down a few grades to change the culture and mind set, but now looking at basically a brand new list of players from 7 years ago and I think Cockburn will again go through the motions

East Freo, another one who have not really set the world on fire since I have played against them, had some really good players, but talent fell away quickly, i think they will just avoid relegation

Dianella, Haven’t seen them for a couple of years but have always thought they were a bunch of rabble, they play tough and think that will win them the game, but should really concentrate on the footy more. Although I have heard things have changed down there so hopefully for the better, agree with mad Dog, losing the colts will hurt

Manning, if rumours are right they are in a bit of strife, maybe the double drop will get them back into gear, i know what it feels like going through two grades in two years, not much fun, but hopefully they can hang in there and start rebuilding.