I'll bite.

Forestville and Sturt in particular cop a fair amount, although the are not-so-friendly rivalries extend across all the metro SA clubs, usually spurred on by trolls or bitter individuals with an inflated sense of entitlement.

That is to say: there isn't a whole lot of substance behind the plethora of hate out there.

Thanks

Probably cause they have the arrogance of Sturt but the results of Forestville.

Forestville seem to be really well run with a lot of committed volunteers. (Im sure all clubs gave them as well) I would think they should be successful the Junior development seems really important.
Mr/Mrs anonymous i opened this up as a legit conversation because i did not know why there seemed to be so much hatred and possibly resentment to the mens ladies and even the juniors in the posts i have seen.
Thanks for the input.

Except their junior program hasn't been that successful.

In what regard..Hope you have specifics...!

Hero Dad, don't confuse hate with cynicism. There's certainly no jealousy.

The thing that irks most people is the rule bending at ABA level. Putting a player on a scorecard when they are not even in the state just to qualify them, playing a player for 4 secs in a games, playing minimal time in minimal games just to qualify them for finals. While it is "within the rules", I don't believe it is within the spirit of competition and sportsmanship, and certainly a slap in the face for those loyal players who just their guts during the minor round to be shafted in the final series.

Having said that, it was good to see Forestville actually give more court time to their stars last round. They should play as a regular team player. That would inspire both their teammates and their opponents. A level of cynicism is created when players strut around the stadium pre-game, take court for a play, sub out and then spend the rest of the game munching apples at the end of the bench.


On the junior and club level, Forestville will always have an advantage over other clubs while it is the (sole) resident at the "official" BSA stadium of Wayville. As other posters have pointed out, having other non-Forestville games there means that they have access to greater fundraising opportunities with the canteen (yes, I know it is staffed by volunteers as well) You don't see too many games not involving Southern at Morphett Vale or Centrals at Starplex, and never any non-Mavs games at Mt Barker, yet we regularly see games involving non-Foretsville teams at Wayville.

In addition, it has been argued in the past that the scheduling is slanted towards Forestville. One example of this is in Summer season with 13 games. Forestville Div 1 always seem to have 7 home games and 6 away games, with the Div 2s playing the other Forestville team. Whereas clubs like Southern, Centrals and Mavs always seem to have 6 away and 7 home games and typically away games at the other stadiums so travel is an issue.

I can speak from experience that I coached a game at Wayville where Forestville were the "away" team!

Being the most central of all clubs, it is natural they attract more players. You would be more likely to head towards the city rather than away from the city.

Not sure what rules have been bent, actually I am, none have been.

Would be interested to understand what spirit the rules were written in..I assume you were there when they were written given you know the Eagles aren't playing within the spirit of them..

Interesting that you haven't called out Sturt for playing Marino for 59 seconds on Saturday, Woodville for playing Starling for 4 seconds earlier this season, Norwood for playing Foley 4 seconds this season or North playing Petrie for 5 seconds last season.

Also interesting that Sturt played 2 imports in the womens team on Saturday night..

The qualifying games rules for finals occurs in most sports.

Regardless of the team, I think you are either part of the team, or not part of the team.

So if you qualify you would be part of the team..

Noticed you chose to ignore the other examples.....

I haven't ignored anything.

Forestville have been the overwhelming dominant club for girls for several years, Sturt has been the overwhelming dominant club for boys for several years.

At CABL level both have done better then the rest, apart from Norwood/Woodville/North in sporadic occasions.

If you're trying to push this whole "Sturt > Forestville" spiel, you can forget about it.

People are going to hate Forestville and Sturt, they're the bigger clubs with better venues, more money and more influence. Haters gonna hate.

Tall poppy syndrome is the theme of the topic!

I think you will find Gibson is in the same boat..Perhaps some facts from your perspective may also be useful..

Jack,

How many U23 games are played at Wayville????

I think you know the answer Annon.

have won Champion Girl club in 2011.

KET you just made everyone's point for them "better venues" thanks to BSA providing them.

You don't like what BSA do, therefore you don't like Forestville. Right.

Let's see Anon's history:

Reaction is to blindly pretend Forestville isn't a successful club in their results. Because girls basketball is irrelevant and can't be used as an argument...that is, unless it's 2011. Then it's used as an argument because Forestville didn't win.

Rightio.


State Champs isn't relevant ofcourse, unless you're talking about the club who had an 'overall win' - with one/two actual state champs win, and the rest runnerups. Forestville winning 5/6 of the finals? Irrelvant of course.

Okie Dokie.

CABL championships? If Forestville wins, of course it's irrelevant. Sturt wins? Shit, suddenly it will probably be relevant.

Sure, why not.

Forestville do have a sweet deal (yeah, no kidding!!!! Nobody ever denied that, fact of life etc.): Great location, access to major portion of population and lots and lots of winning basketball.

You want events and canteens and bars and all the fancy stuff? You need better stadiums elsewhere. Does BSA have money for that? No. So who controls the purses? The State Government. *MIND BLOWN*

Understand something about the inequity before joining the argument.

AH,Love hearing from the Ket?
Short for Ketamine.
Which ,when abused, causes
•severe confusion;
•hallucinations;
•unusual thoughts; or
•extreme fear.
extreme salivation.
pissant

Funny KET, but on the money.
Cheers

...I am now feeling really sorry for HERO DAD who posted this in all innocence.

Really DAD, you have joined a great club,please support and enjoy your child's journey there.

For others, I am not a Forestville person.

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I'm a Forestville, Sturt and Norwood man in my time


wtf.

Thanks Rock
Dont feel for me im 40yrs old i got what i was after a few answers. Will gave a good read of all comments when i get home tonight.
I am enjoying the read.

Thanks to all good and bad for the input

as usual someone with sour grapes that knows no facts what so ever..

Cadee & DJ anyone..

I was at the game and i think Forestville had a great win with the men. The ladies just lost. I really enjoyed both games.
Go Eagles!!

I love all the input
And Al Green was on the bench no doubt thats bad as well??

I guess winners are grinners

I don't think Gibson can win either he doesn't play more than 2 seconds hes a cheat then he does play and he shouldnt.

I think having Al Green is great. The first CABL game i saw was eagles vs woodville this year at wayville. Saw Al as the coach and thought how awesome is this i was like an excited kid.
Anon time 22:19 i like your post

I wish there were not do many anons

*so many

Hero Dad, Al Green is very passionate about his basketball.

Didn't he dunk over Cecil Exum once? No, my bad, no-one has dunked over Cecil Exum.