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Getting there is half the Fun!

Authored by: Brett Northey
on Monday, November 02 2009 @ 10:26 am ACDT

Great story - always worth the occasional reminder of just how much work is done behind the scenes and just how much of challenge it is to just get games on the park - it isn't just about recruiting players. This and other stories seem to suggest that rain leading to unavailable grounds (and a short window for footy season) is one of the biggest issues NZ faces, especially the further south you go.

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

Getting there is half the Fun!

Authored by: Bluntus
on Tuesday, November 03 2009 @ 10:54 am ACDT

Thanks Brett, and yes you are correct - the rain leading to unavailable grounds is the single greatest challenge. We deal with competing sports (rugby, cricket, soccer) by playing on Sundays and wedging our short season into a quiet time (Aug - Dec, incl pre-season). However, with only one ground in Welli (but with plans to grow that in 2010) and no control over the rain we are at the mercy of the weather.

Having said that, the Wellington AFL did play round three on Sunday 1/11 and our season is back in progress.

Mark Langdon
President, Wellington City Saints
Assistant Coach, Wellington Tigers - 2009 NPC Champions

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Brett Northey - Co-founder and Chief Editor of WFN

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