The benefits of collapsible AFL goal posts
Posted on: 8 September 2017
The face of Australian sport is changing and there are now a lot more sports being played on a single oval. This can make it tricky for sports teams to have the goal posts that they need to play their sport, particular for sports such as Australian rules football (AFL) that need very tall goal posts.
Here are some of the benefits of collapsible posts.
Additional flexibility
As the collapsible goal posts can be moved the oval can be used for AFL in one session and other sports such as rugby, soccer or hockey in other sessions. This makes it easier for the sports to share a field and maximises the usage of the oval. In some cases sports can even change between posts between sessions, so that you can have different sports competing on different days within the same season, as well as being able to store the posts between seasons.
Easier to transport
If you need to store the goal posts offsite as there is not enough space at the oval, it's much easier to transport goals posts that can be folded down. The full sized posts for an adult competition are between 6-12m and this requires a full truck to transport. Additionally as the collapsible poles are made of alternate materials to the traditional steel (including plastics and aluminium alloys) they are much lighter they are easier to handle on the field. This makes it less likely that you'll need extra equipment to load them in and out of your transportation.
Lower maintenance
As collapsible posts can be moved easily they can be stored under cover. This means that they are not exposed to weather year round, which means that they don't need as much maintenance. Traditional posts often suffer from rust and need to be regularly repainted which can be both expensive and challenging to organise. Many clubs find the lower maintenance is a huge benefit in terms of overall safety as repainting high posts can be dangerous for volunteers and needs professional equipment.
If you are in charge of organising goals posts for a local AFL club it can be worth looking into collapsible post options. They are often cheaper over a life time and can be much easier to manage in terms of maintenance and installation. They also make it much easier for multiple sports to share the same space for training and games. For more information, contact companies like Adda Flagpoles Pty Ltd.
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