What's happening in the Bendigo Football League

[aussiemauler]

Maybe not quite dancing but i thought the prospect of not having Gisborne in the BFL may put a smile on a few faces up Bendigo way.

I personally dont see this happening but you never know.

yea it probably would excite them, then they could go back to their old style of football.... suckin out the back soft football;)

[Mylo]

Here's a story I wrote for yesterday's Free Press you boys might be interested in.

Can the RDFL expand?

by Matt Nicholls

MEMO: To all football fans and clubs in the district.
Imagine this. A super country football league with two divisions involving teams from this area.
Take a minute to ponder rivalry matches of yesteryear such as Wallan versus Kilmore, Gisborne against Riddell or a more modern Sunbury Kangaroos v Sunbury Lions.
If you asked me whether it was possible at the start of this season, I probably would have said no.
Now, I’m not so sure.
It has been 10 years since the Riddell District Football League became a one-division competition, and there is serious thought being put towards recreating the super league it once was.
At this end of the geographical area, the local football supporters are licking their lips at the idea.
Similarly at the other end, towards Melton, Sunbury and Gisborne, the fans are desperate to resume old RDFL rivalries.
If you take various sides from the surrounding district - some current, some former, and some new – and put together a two division football league, it has the potential to become one of the strongest competitions in Victoria.
Powerhouse clubs such as Sunbury Lions, Gisborne, Melton South, Melton, Darley and Kyneton – all from superior competitions should be welcomed back with open arms.
Invite Wallan and Trentham back to the fore, get Bacchus Marsh aboard. That is already nine new clubs.
Take the current 10 sides and all of a sudden you have a lot of potential to build a powerful competition.
It is hard to believe that it was just over a decade ago when many of these “new” sides were actually competing in the RDFL.
The area that involves these 19 clubs includes some of the biggest growing populations in Victoria.
It means that there is a guarantee of junior footballers, therefore creating a strong flow on to the seniors.
SALARY CAP
Without a doubt there would be some clubs that would struggle with the two divisions.
Rockbank, Trentham, Macedon, Melton Central and Lancefield would most likely struggle to stay afloat with potentially stronger neighbouring rivals.
Clubs such as Gisborne, Sunbury Lions and Melton South would obviously be very hard to beat.
Financially able to pay for classier players, it would mean a salary cap system would have to be introduced across the board to prevent clubs from “buying premierships”.
Unlike the AFL’s system to limit a club’s spending, there is a way to prevent clubs from importing talent – therefore encouraging sides to promote their junior programs.
To borrow a system implemented by the Central Murray Football League, it is possible to implement a strategy to even up the competition.
The league could make each club fill their side with a points tally totalling 40.
Using this simple points ranking system, clubs must not exceed the cap, or they will lose their four points and be fined $500.
This is how each player could be ranked:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4953/table1tx4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


This system is simply designed to promote the blooding of locally produced players and forcing clubs to focus time and money into their junior programs.
This will hopefully result in more of our locally produced youngsters playing in the TAC Cup and getting drafted to the AFL.
Obviously it still allows club’s to spend as much money as they like, but it doesn’t make it easy or viable for sides to “poach” players from neighbouring clubs in the competition.
There are some other points that need to be raised from this system though.
Playing coaches are rated on the league from which they are recruited.
An RDFL player wishing to return to a new RDFL club from another league is a 5 point player, less one point for each season spent in the other league after leaving the RDFL.
Clubs will initially rate their players and forward these to the league where each player’s rating will be verified before being circulated to all clubs.
Players returning to their original RDFL club after at least one season away return at their rating prior to departure.
There is no points cap in the Under 18s and reserves competition.If the RDFL became a two division competition, this is how the divisions may pan out.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7220/tableis5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

If this were to eventuate, the longest away trip for any club would be the Bacchus Marsh to Kilmore fixture, a journey that would take approximately 60 minutes.
If you look at other football leagues, particularly the Heathcote District Football League, there are a number of 80-100 minute trips for participating clubs.

LONG SHOT
The hardest challenge to get this idea off the ground is likely to be persuading clubs such as Sunbury Lions and Gisborne to join what is deemed to be a “weaker” competition. But it is possible.
There is also the issue of whether the current clubs would welcome back some sides into the RDFL.
Many clubs were annoyed when clubs such as Wallan and Gisborne left the competition when it was virtually on its knees and dying.
While this “super league” plan is a long shot, I recommend all clubs to consider the prospect.
Football etiquette prevents the RDFL from approaching clubs to join the competition, if clubs want to join they need to take the initiative and approach the RDFL.
Six years ago the Riddell District Football League was shot to pieces and many feared it would not survive.
Thanks to the excellent work of former general manager Neill Sharpe, the current RDFL board and many others, the league is now starting to thrive.
However, towns such as Romsey, Woodend and Kilmore are continually growing, and it’s not unforeseeable that they will soon outgrow the current competition.
Measures need to be put in place to protect the RDFL and ensure that it grows with the community amongst and surrounding it.


Get a life!!!!!!!!!

[More Than a Game]

Here's a story I wrote for yesterday's Free Press you boys might be interested in.

Can the RDFL expand?

by Matt Nicholls

MEMO: To all football fans and clubs in the district.
Imagine this. A super country football league with two divisions involving teams from this area.
Take a minute to ponder rivalry matches of yesteryear such as Wallan versus Kilmore, Gisborne against Riddell or a more modern Sunbury Kangaroos v Sunbury Lions.
If you asked me whether it was possible at the start of this season, I probably would have said no.
Now, I’m not so sure.
It has been 10 years since the Riddell District Football League became a one-division competition, and there is serious thought being put towards recreating the super league it once was.
At this end of the geographical area, the local football supporters are licking their lips at the idea.
Similarly at the other end, towards Melton, Sunbury and Gisborne, the fans are desperate to resume old RDFL rivalries.
If you take various sides from the surrounding district - some current, some former, and some new – and put together a two division football league, it has the potential to become one of the strongest competitions in Victoria.
Powerhouse clubs such as Sunbury Lions, Gisborne, Melton South, Melton, Darley and Kyneton – all from superior competitions should be welcomed back with open arms.
Invite Wallan and Trentham back to the fore, get Bacchus Marsh aboard. That is already nine new clubs.
Take the current 10 sides and all of a sudden you have a lot of potential to build a powerful competition.
It is hard to believe that it was just over a decade ago when many of these “new” sides were actually competing in the RDFL.
The area that involves these 19 clubs includes some of the biggest growing populations in Victoria.
It means that there is a guarantee of junior footballers, therefore creating a strong flow on to the seniors.
SALARY CAP
Without a doubt there would be some clubs that would struggle with the two divisions.
Rockbank, Trentham, Macedon, Melton Central and Lancefield would most likely struggle to stay afloat with potentially stronger neighbouring rivals.
Clubs such as Gisborne, Sunbury Lions and Melton South would obviously be very hard to beat.
Financially able to pay for classier players, it would mean a salary cap system would have to be introduced across the board to prevent clubs from “buying premierships”.
Unlike the AFL’s system to limit a club’s spending, there is a way to prevent clubs from importing talent – therefore encouraging sides to promote their junior programs.
To borrow a system implemented by the Central Murray Football League, it is possible to implement a strategy to even up the competition.
The league could make each club fill their side with a points tally totalling 40.
Using this simple points ranking system, clubs must not exceed the cap, or they will lose their four points and be fined $500.
This is how each player could be ranked:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4953/table1tx4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


This system is simply designed to promote the blooding of locally produced players and forcing clubs to focus time and money into their junior programs.
This will hopefully result in more of our locally produced youngsters playing in the TAC Cup and getting drafted to the AFL.
Obviously it still allows club’s to spend as much money as they like, but it doesn’t make it easy or viable for sides to “poach” players from neighbouring clubs in the competition.
There are some other points that need to be raised from this system though.

Playing coaches are rated on the league from which they are recruited.
An RDFL player wishing to return to a new RDFL club from another league is a 5 point player, less one point for each season spent in the other league after leaving the RDFL.
Clubs will initially rate their players and forward these to the league where each player’s rating will be verified before being circulated to all clubs.
Players returning to their original RDFL club after at least one season away return at their rating prior to departure.
There is no points cap in the Under 18s and reserves competition.If the RDFL became a two division competition, this is how the divisions may pan out.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7220/tableis5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

If this were to eventuate, the longest away trip for any club would be the Bacchus Marsh to Kilmore fixture, a journey that would take approximately 60 minutes.
If you look at other football leagues, particularly the Heathcote District Football League, there are a number of 80-100 minute trips for participating clubs.

LONG SHOT
The hardest challenge to get this idea off the ground is likely to be persuading clubs such as Sunbury Lions and Gisborne to join what is deemed to be a “weaker” competition. But it is possible.
There is also the issue of whether the current clubs would welcome back some sides into the RDFL.
Many clubs were annoyed when clubs such as Wallan and Gisborne left the competition when it was virtually on its knees and dying.
While this “super league” plan is a long shot, I recommend all clubs to consider the prospect.
Football etiquette prevents the RDFL from approaching clubs to join the competition, if clubs want to join they need to take the initiative and approach the RDFL.
Six years ago the Riddell District Football League was shot to pieces and many feared it would not survive.
Thanks to the excellent work of former general manager Neill Sharpe, the current RDFL board and many others, the league is now starting to thrive.
However, towns such as Romsey, Woodend and Kilmore are continually growing, and it’s not unforeseeable that they will soon outgrow the current competition.
Measures need to be put in place to protect the RDFL and ensure that it grows with the community amongst and surrounding it.

this has been running for some time now in the Hume League in Southern NSW near Albury, the Points system was introduced by former AFL player Brendan Roberson. i dont know if anyone has ever been fined or even if the system is actually policed very well. the only problem is that the rich clubs stay strong and the poorer, struggling clubs stay the same. the sides in the middle of the ladder just seem to shift places each year with the dominant team/s notably Osborne FC (something like 11 Premierships in 14 years) and Howlong.

[Norfolk & Clew]

Back on the Kyneton subject, their thirds have forfeited again...:thumbsd:

[matt_nicholls]

this has been running for some time now in the Hume League in Southern NSW near Albury, the Points system was introduced by former AFL player Brendan Roberson. i dont know if anyone has ever been fined or even if the system is actually policed very well. the only problem is that the rich clubs stay strong and the poorer, struggling clubs stay the same. the sides in the middle of the ladder just seem to shift places each year with the dominant team/s notably Osborne FC (something like 11 Premierships in 14 years) and Howlong.

It gets policed strongly and sides in the Central Murray League have had points stripped off them.

The concept would also allow "priority points" for sides that finish on the bottom of the ladder. Also, for a side coming up from Div 2 they could get an extra couple of points in Div 1 to stay competitive. It has a lot of potential.

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

It gets policed strongly and sides in the Central Murray League have had points stripped off them.

The concept would also allow "priority points" for sides that finish on the bottom of the ladder. Also, for a side coming up from Div 2 they could get an extra couple of points in Div 1 to stay competitive. It has a lot of potential.

Geez matt, a lot of thought has gone into that! Good on you. Don't mind it as a Kyneton man. Certainly that north-west corridor has potential for a 'super league'.

My thoughts are though, that while the 'salary cap' might be fine for Division 2, Div 1 would have to be unrestricted if you actually wanted to make it a 'super' league.

Leave the socialism experiments to Vlad down at the AFL I say.

[bearsboy]

Back on the Kyneton subject, their thirds have forfeited again...:thumbsd:Yeah very disapointing. If towns like Macedon, Rockbank etc can get 3 sides together why the hell cant Kyneton ?

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

Doc's tips for Round 14

Gis v KFlat - Gisborne >120 points
What's happened to Ty Z?

Cmaine v Mary/b - Cmaine 25 points
Should be a good game for two up and coming teams

South v E/hawk - Eaglehawk <30 points
Match of the round.

G Square v Kyn - Square >60 points

Sandhurst v North City - Dragons 75 points

The discussion point I posted a few days ago made the back page of the Addy - Goat, where's my fee? :p

[The Talking Goat]

Doc's tips for Round 14

Gis v KFlat - Gisborne >120 points
What's happened to Ty Z?

Cmaine v Mary/b - Cmaine 25 points
Should be a good game for two up and coming teams

South v E/hawk - Eaglehawk <30 points
Match of the round.

G Square v Kyn - Square >60 points

Sandhurst v North City - Dragons 75 points

The discussion point I posted a few days ago made the back page of the Addy - Goat, where's my fee? :p
what discussion point was that doc????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

Interesting times... EDFL are looking at accepting Sunbury in to their competition. Which means Ballarat FL will be down to 9... and that league must have 10. So the shuffle might begin? They have suggested Hepburn, Ararat or Buninyong but.... has North City signed a lengthy contract with Bendigo FL? Obviously, they would like to stay close to home if they could?

Which means Bendigo FL might be down to 9 and who would we want to include? Strathfieldsaye?

Comments?

This one TG... :) It's ok, I'm just ribbing ya

[davis 24]

Kyneton unders 18s are not forfeiting thats a miss print

[The Talking Goat]

Kyneton unders 18s are not forfeiting thats a miss print
not a misprint. we were told on thursday night they would be forfeiting.

[fifth quarter]

now that old Sheeds is gone and old Denis at princess park B4 him goateeee, will old nev from the showgrounds be next :confused::eek:

tipsters r in 4 a big rethink
south booted the last 6, maybe 7, goals of the game to tip out dekkers burra boys this arv. died in the wool eagleburra folk wont be 2 happy they went down to south after leading 4 three quarters
prickles martins boys stitched up thommo's boys with 5 goals in the first term very low scoring and not great standard but a bit tuff on thommo by his committee i wood have thought saying hes going 2 have 2 reapply AGAIN
hes done a good job in the 3 years hes been there with not 2 many big names
joffa might be out for a while with bung nose and concussion but his square boys got up

[Roy Cazaly]

10.55pm and still no list of results today in BFL? Whats going on Bearsboy?

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

10.55pm and still no list of results today in BFL? Whats going on Bearsboy?

All I can tell you is that South beat Eaglehawk in what sounded like a great game (too much shit on too get to the footy today) and Kyneton was pretty well beaten again.

[hpvectra]

surprise surprise eaglehawk at the qeo anything familiar there shift finals to canterbury park would be unbackable dont like big wide open spaces

[BackPocketBattler]

surprise surprise eaglehawk at the qeo anything familiar there shift finals to canterbury park would be unbackable dont like big wide open spaces
Correct me if I'm wrong but the Hawks seemed to like the "big wide open spaces" when they belted Sandhurst by 79 points at the home of BFL footy earlier this season.

[The Talking Goat]

massive upset at headquarters today

[Jock Clark 2]

NORTHIES were a goal up when I went past mid-afternoon GoatHerder.
So did McCarty's boys stay in front of the Hurst by final siren time, and take it out ??

[The Talking Goat]

NORTHIES were a goal up when I went past mid-afternoon GoatHerder.
So did McCarty's boys stay in front of the Hurst by final siren time, and take it out ??
i would have though so jock considering i just described it as a massive upset

[skloddon_8]

Kangaroo flat r honestly a disgrace this year... even tho they lost alot of players to the likes of newbridige and other clubs they still got some handy names on there list like the zantuck brothers but i spose they got no depth as u can tell wen u see ppl like brad peters playing for them... he played majority pyramid hills 2's grand final on the bench... its dissapointing to see the standard so low in the bfl this year...

[mr_blonde]

well it seams we've got a sneak peak of what the city boys are capable of in the next few seasons... they've beaten a side on track to play finals football for the first time this year... and with the run home the northies have ahead of them, maryborough, k'flat, kyneton and south, theres no reason why north couldnt win there last 5 for the year... or atleast 3 of the last 4

[Dr Chopper]

[quote=Dr Kenneth Noisewater;8294956]Doc's tips for Round 14

Gis v KFlat - Gisborne >120 points
What's happened to Ty Z?

Cmaine v Mary/b - Cmaine 25 points
Should be a good game for two up and coming teams

South v E/hawk - Eaglehawk <30 points
Match of the round.

G Square v Kyn - Square >60 points

Sandhurst v North City - Dragons 75 points:thumbsd:
North boys got up by a goal 2day and from all reports dominated the play for most of the day probably should have won more comfortably in the end

[the man]

Correct me if I'm wrong but the Hawks seemed to like the "big wide open spaces" when they belted Sandhurst by 79 points at the home of BFL footy earlier this season.
How may players do Eaglehawk have at 35 years or over?

[impianorth]

North what?

[Cecil Macontosh]

North what?

NORTH CITY!!!!!

[pentium1111]

All I can tell you is that South beat Eaglehawk in what sounded like a great game (too much shit on too get to the footy today) and Kyneton was pretty well beaten again.

Very poor post champ. Obviously you weren't at the game. It was a 2-3 goal ball game all day. Kyneton were very honest and played a really accountable brand of footy. Went down by 5 I think but certainly no disgrace.
Great to hear North upset a finals contender - maybe Kynetons loss to them on a cow paddock at Clunes doesnt seen so bad.

[bearsboy]

Very poor post champ. Obviously you weren't at the game. It was a 2-3 goal ball game all day. Kyneton were very honest and played a really accountable brand of footy. Went down by 5 I think but certainly no disgrace.
Great to hear North upset a finals contender - maybe Kynetons loss to them on a cow paddock at Clunes doesnt seen so bad.32 point loss is fairly well beaten i'd say.

Brett Cook a certainty to coach Kyneton next year ive been told. What do you know about this Pentium ?

Where is the Greenmans weekly spray ?

[Old School Biff]

Great to hear North upset a finals contender - maybe Kynetons loss to them on a cow paddock at Clunes doesnt seen so bad.

North will be a good team in a few years. This is obviously the biggest win for them in their Bendigo League career. I've seen a few games of their's and I think they will only improve as a team with so many young players running around.

If they could get a couple more wins before the season is out, it will look a little more promising for potential recruits.

[Cjkirbs19]

I was at the north city - sandhurst game yesterday, and was in the rooms at half time very keen and interested to hear the sandhurst half time address after the very even and almost dominant display by the northies.
I was amazed to find the sandhurst boys laughing joking and having no respect for their opponents, and i believe they continued to disrespect them when the game was to be won. After this effort from the north boys, i cant see why they cant win their remaining games for the year and fight for a finals birth in the coming season/s.

Surely after this victory sides will refuse to take the northies lightly.

Also, sandhurst cannot win the flag, let alone a finals game, especially when they are unable to win the hard ball against a clearly more desperate albeit younger opposition.

GO NORTHIES !!!

[BackPocketBattler]

How may players do Eaglehawk have at 35 years or over?
2 definates, Heath and Filo. The other two who would be 34 or 35, who incidentally were promoted to the team on Saturday, are St. Clair and Wilson.

[GREENMAN]

32 point loss is fairly well beaten i'd say.

Brett Cook a certainty to coach Kyneton next year ive been told. What do you know about this Pentium ?

Where is the Greenmans weekly spray ?

Just to keep BB happy he is my weekly spray at Nev.................not the Kyneton players. A good effort by Kyneton this week and good to see them play some disiplined footy.but dont attribute that to the coach. Listened to Cook address the players out on the ground and I was nothing but impressed and excited about the future. The way he speaks, his leadership and most of all he has the resepect of the players...something Neville only wished he had. Will be interested to see how we go against the might of Gisborne this week.............. wont mind if we loose, but lets hope we play DISIPLINED footy and show the fans we can be competitive against good sides. I will be standing near the box this week, cant wait to hear what Old Nev has got to say............lets hope he concentrates on coaching Kyneton and not bagging the umpires and the Gisborne players. Hope Cookie has his speechs ready for sat as the players listen to him and not Nev. Come on Kyneton..............sack him now. Happy BB? Greenman out for this week

[pentium1111]

32 point loss is fairly well beaten i'd say.

Brett Cook a certainty to coach Kyneton next year ive been told. What do you know about this Pentium ?

Where is the Greenmans weekly spray ?

I think for Kyneton 32 points is acceptable. Considering if you put these Kyneton and Golden Squares sides down on paper you wouldnt think Kyneton would have a chance of getting within 10 goals. I wouldnt think Golden Square would have been celebrating with a 32 point win.

Not sure about Brett Cook as far as I know nothing has been announced.

[The Wombat]

I was at the north city - sandhurst game yesterday, and was in the rooms at half time very keen and interested to hear the sandhurst half time address after the very even and almost dominant display by the northies.
I was amazed to find the sandhurst boys laughing joking and having no respect for their opponents, and i believe they continued to disrespect them when the game was to be won. After this effort from the north boys, i cant see why they cant win their remaining games for the year and fight for a finals birth in the coming season/s.

Surely after this victory sides will refuse to take the northies lightly.

Also, sandhurst cannot win the flag, let alone a finals game, especially when they are unable to win the hard ball against a clearly more desperate albeit younger opposition.

GO NORTHIES !!!

Were you there, geez I was too. If I had have known you were the other person at the game I would have said hello.

In all seriousness the turnout to the only game in Bendigo on a Sunday was apalling.

I realise North City do not have a great supporter base but where were the Sandhurst people. At the Start of the seniors there would have been 25 people in the Grand Stand. Surely the club took a hit on the weekend and you really have to ask why are they not giving more thought to the Strathfieldsaye move. A ready made supporter base may be worth securing the clubs future long term. I know there are cons to the move but there are cons to continuing without representing an area of town. Sandhurst and South in effect are a club representing a name, not a club representing a town.

[bearsboy]

Now i dont want to jump on the Massina bashing bandwagon but i was talking to a bloke from Kyneton on the weekend and he tells me Big Nev doesnt rate L.Saunders from Gisborne very highly, says he's "just a player" and plays on "reputation alone". Which is something i dont quite understand but i do understand thats his opinion and thats fine.

I would have thought a reputation is generally something you earn and i reckon Luke has well and truly earned his.

Pretty much the same way Big Nev has earned his.

[Boyd]

Were you there, geez I was too. If I had have known you were the other person at the game I would have said hello.

In all seriousness the turnout to the only game in Bendigo on a Sunday was apalling.

I realise North City do not have a great supporter base but where were the Sandhurst people. At the Start of the seniors there would have been 25 people in the Grand Stand. Surely the club took a hit on the weekend and you really have to ask why are they not giving more thought to the Strathfieldsaye move. A ready made supporter base may be worth securing the clubs future long term. I know there are cons to the move but there are cons to continuing without representing an area of town. Sandhurst and South in effect are a club representing a name, not a club representing a town.


You are really a wombat, if you had any idea about a footy club you would know that the Sandhurst F.C is the 2nd oldest club in Vic and although there are some pros that is not everything , history is probably the main reason they didn't go, yes there is a supporter base and new ground and clubroom's (not built yet) but the name and history would be lost, and to some that is very important. Who is to say that Strath would support this alignment anyway and who said there future wasn't secure, playing on the best ground in the league every second week where all finals are played and you expect them to give that up? They the supporter might not have turn up but this doent mean there isnt any.

[Norfolk & Clew]

You are really a wombat, if you had any idea about a footy club you would know that the Sandhurst F.C is the 2nd oldest club in Vic and although there are some pros that is not everything , history is probably the main reason they didn't go, yes there is a supporter base and new ground and clubroom's (not built yet) but the name and history would be lost, and to some that is very important. Who is to say that Strath would support this alignment anyway and who said there future wasn't secure, playing on the best ground in the league every second week where all finals are played and you expect them to give that up? They the supporter might not have turn up but this doent mean there isnt any.

Fitzroy had history as well Boydy, I can see your point, but whoever moves to strathfieldsaye will become a power.

[impianorth]

Can the boys from North City beat any team without talk of opposing clubs leaving the league or sacking coaches????

[bearsboy]

Can the boys from North City beat any team without talk of opposing clubs leaving the league or sacking coaches????I dont understand the question

[bearsboy]

Can the boys from North City beat any team without talk of opposing clubs leaving the league or sacking coaches????Are you saying we should be talking about Nth City because they won their 3rd game in 2 years ?

Good effort and well done to the boys from Ballarat.

Watch out for the Northies, they are going to be an absolute power in years to come :confused:

[fifth quarter]

bpbattler . wot about big coxie out at eagleburra land
did u forget him on the list coxie would be 36 or 37 wouldnt he
the goat must be getting fired up englands premier league football starts in ernest this weekend and we know hes a big fan of the world game

[The Wombat]

You are really a wombat, if you had any idea about a footy club you would know that the Sandhurst F.C is the 2nd oldest club in Vic and although there are some pros that is not everything , history is probably the main reason they didn't go, yes there is a supporter base and new ground and clubroom's (not built yet) but the name and history would be lost, and to some that is very important. Who is to say that Strath would support this alignment anyway and who said there future wasn't secure, playing on the best ground in the league every second week where all finals are played and you expect them to give that up? They the supporter might not have turn up but this doent mean there isnt any.

Some of these supporters obviously need a rocket up their clackers if they are not interested enough in a side primed to play finals in four weeks time.

If they continue to sit back while the club accepts a loss financially then they may have no club in the future to support at all. I am sure the Strath Dragons might look attractive then.

Its time to show some support to maintain the history of a wonderful Football Club.

[gimmie_sven]

I was at the north city - sandhurst game yesterday, and was in the rooms at half time very keen and interested to hear the sandhurst half time address after the very even and almost dominant display by the northies.
I was amazed to find the sandhurst boys laughing joking and having no respect for their opponents, and i believe they continued to disrespect them when the game was to be won. After this effort from the north boys, i cant see why they cant win their remaining games for the year and fight for a finals birth in the coming season/s.

Surely after this victory sides will refuse to take the northies lightly.

Also, sandhurst cannot win the flag, let alone a finals game, especially when they are unable to win the hard ball against a clearly more desperate albeit younger opposition.

GO NORTHIES !!!

touche Cjkirbs19, looking at the game on the wkd sandhurst didnt really look like they wanted to man up.. or help one another... where when north kicked a goal or had a good piece of play they all got round each other and supported one another.... by any chance do you know the average age of north and the also the league ???

[gimmie_sven]

Can the boys from North City beat any team without talk of opposing clubs leaving the league or sacking coaches????


if i understand what you are trying to say bwana... everytime a team looses to city.. people seem to think that since they lost to a new team such as city then they are in crisis mode.... why is that??? can u explain?

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

Some of these supporters obviously need a rocket up their clackers if they are not interested enough in a side primed to play finals in four weeks time.

If they continue to sit back while the club accepts a loss financially then they may have no club in the future to support at all. I am sure the Strath Dragons might look attractive then.

Its time to show some support to maintain the history of a wonderful Football Club.

Mate, I think the reason people didn't turn up on Sunday wasn't b/c the don't love Sandhurst, it was b/c everyone expected the game to be a whitewash. If you'd gone to the Sandhurst v Golden Square sunday game a few weeks ago, it was one of the biggest gates of the year (other than E/hawk v Gis).

For the record, if you know anything about the Strathfieldsaye proposal, Sandhurst have already rejected the move. South Bendigo are considering - but the crux of the whole thing is that Strathfieldsaye can still decide to go alone even IF a club willingly wants to go there.

Just settle down a bit Wombat - I know North winning is a big deal and you've most likely just poked your head out of your wombat burrow after 2 days of vigourous self pleasure, but you're getting carried away and posting comments about subjects you have no idea about.

[The Wombat]

touche Cjkirbs19, looking at the game on the wkd sandhurst didnt really look like they wanted to man up.. or help one another... where when north kicked a goal or had a good piece of play they all got round each other and supported one another.... by any chance do you know the average age of north and the also the league ???


19 1/2 at the weekend

[The Wombat]

Mate, I think the reason people didn't turn up on Sunday wasn't b/c the don't love Sandhurst, it was b/c everyone expected the game to be a whitewash. If you'd gone to the Sandhurst v Golden Square sunday game a few weeks ago, it was one of the biggest gates of the year (other than E/hawk v Gis).

For the record, if you know anything about the Strathfieldsaye proposal, Sandhurst have already rejected the move. South Bendigo are considering - but the crux of the whole thing is that Strathfieldsaye can still decide to go alone even IF a club willingly wants to go there.

Just settle down a bit Wombat - I know North winning is a big deal and you've most likely just poked your head out of your wombat burrow after 2 days of vigourous self pleasure, but you're getting carried away and posting comments about subjects you have no idea about.

Thats what I am saying a true supporter wouldn't miss a home game especially when they expect a whitewash. Go and enjoy a victory, ask a Flat supporter if they wouldn't go if they expected their side to dish out a flogging.

I know where they are at with the Strath proposal but are flabbergasted that both clubs could or would reject the opportunity presented to them. As I said before, great to have History when no team exists in 5 years time.

Losing Jayco or Perez's financial input could easily have Sandhurst on its knees and South could be in that boat in less time.

[Boyd]

Thats what I am saying a true supporter wouldn't miss a home game especially when they expect a whitewash. Go and enjoy a victory, ask a Flat supporter if they wouldn't go if they expected their side to dish out a flogging.

I know where they are at with the Strath proposal but are flabbergasted that both clubs could or would reject the opportunity presented to them. As I said before, great to have History when no team exists in 5 years time.

Losing Jayco or Perez's financial input could easily have Sandhurst on its knees and South could be in that boat in less time.

You must know more than the rest of us W/B, your saying that Sandhurst wont be around in 5 years. AS i said earlier it is nearly 150 years old and has survived this long do think that everyone will just walk away because you might lose one sponsor, if you know anything about footy you need many sponsors to stay afloat and some hard workers.

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

Thats what I am saying a true supporter wouldn't miss a home game especially when they expect a whitewash. Go and enjoy a victory, ask a Flat supporter if they wouldn't go if they expected their side to dish out a flogging.

I know where they are at with the Strath proposal but are flabbergasted that both clubs could or would reject the opportunity presented to them. As I said before, great to have History when no team exists in 5 years time. .

You didn't read my post real close did you? I said S'saye could decide to go alone EVEN IF A CLUB WANTED TO GO THERE.

As for Flat supporters watching their team dishing out a flogging... well, you're in la-la-land. Have a seat on the pine buddy, you're done.

[Jock Clark 2]

GOAT'S Essendon Twos spat the dummy and won't play on the Q this w/end.
More importantly fellas, let's look at BFL Round 15:

I'm going for NORTH CITY to snag win No. 4 in 07 and beat Thommo's Maryborough, even at Pie Park;
Prickles' MAINE boys to belt the Flat;
Kyneton to be competitive for a half against GISBORNE, and then fall away;
EAGLEHAWK to bounce back from a shocking last quarter agst. South and beat Sandhurst, and;
SOUTH to take over 3rd spot and beat Square.

[gimmie_sven]

GOAT'S Essendon Twos spat the dummy and won't play on the Q this w/end.
More importantly fellas, let's look at BFL Round 15:

I'm going for NORTH CITY to snag win No. 4 in 07 and beat Thommo's Maryborough, even at Pie Park;
Prickles' MAINE boys to belt the Flat;
Kyneton to be competitive for a half against GISBORNE, and then fall away;
EAGLEHAWK to bounce back from a shocking last quarter agst. South and beat Sandhurst, and;
SOUTH to take over 3rd spot and beat Square.

north playing at Maryborough away is pretty much a home game for both teams... as north have traveled to Maryborough 4 times already this year... what margins we speaking for these games?

[matt_nicholls]

Football restructure needed

by Matt Nicholls

THERE was an overwhelming response to my article published last week on the future of the Riddell District Football League.
I received phone calls from a number of people, mostly those currently involved with the RDFL at some level, but a number from outside the competition.
I spoke to the Ballarat Football League CEO, two people from clubs within the Central Murray Football League, and representatives from AFL Victoria and the VCFL.
The article has seemingly created widespread interest across football circles throughout the state.
On popular internet website www.bigfooty.com there has been a number of interesting comments about the concept.
For those who missed The Free Press last week, the article was an opinion piece on how the RDFL could expand its wings to become a two-division competition.
I spoke about clubs such as Wallan, Gisborne, Sunbury, Darley, Bacchus Marsh and Kyneton joining the competition to make it one of the most powerful in Victoria.
While much of the feedback I received was positive, there was a fair share of backlash too.
Ballarat Football League CEO Rod Ward told me last week that if my concept took off, it would significantly hurt his competition, as the idea involved five BFL clubs returning to their former home in the Riddell District.
Mr Ward’s comments were fair, but football is now a cut-throat industry where every league is out for itself.
Darley, Melton, Sunbury and Melton South are all original RDFL clubs and all have their juniors in the Riddell District competition.
If not for the RDFL’s dramatic fall from power 10 years ago, it is unlikely the Ballarat Football League would have these sides competing.
FLOW ON EFFECT
Across Victoria, there are dozens of football leagues that need to be restructured.
If you are to change the RDFL, it will have significant implications on neighbouring leagues such as the Bendigo and Ballarat competitions.
To fix those competitions you need to add from neighbouring leagues which creates a huge flow-on effect.
It is my opinion that the VCFL and AFL Victoria need to sit down with a big whiteboard, forget history for a minute, and fix a fast growing problem in football.
Almost every football competition in the state has geographical problems.
Some competitions are played in a close proximity, but there is a real difference in standard between the top and bottom sides in those leagues.
In around an hour, I sat down with a map and list of football leagues and ladders and came up with this possible league reformation, using clubs from the Riddell District, Bendigo, Ballarat, Central Highlands, Maryborough-Castlemaine, Heathcote District and Kyabram District football leagues.
There were 77 clubs in those seven competitions, and taking into account that Strathfieldsaye (near Bendigo) is likely to have a senior club up and running next year, this is how my restructured format worked out.

LEAGUE 1 – Riddell District Football League
Div 1: Gisborne, Kyneton, Bacchus Marsh, Sunbury Lions, Melton, Darley, Melton South, Riddell, and Woodend-Hesket.
Div 2: Kilmore, Wallan, Romsey, Lancefield, Sunbury Kangaroos, Diggers Rest, Macedon, Rockbank, Trentham, and Melton Central.

LEAGUE 2 – Bendigo Football League
Div 1: Golden Square, Sandhurst, South Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk, Harcourt, Elmore, Colbinabbin, Mount Pleasant, and Castlemaine.

LEAGUE 3 – Ballarat Football League
Div 1: Ballarat, East Point, Lake Wendouree, Redan, Sebastopol, Maryborough, North City, Daylesford, Hepburn, and Learmonth.

LEAGUE 4 – Heathcote District Football League
Div 1: Broadford, Heathcote, Avenel, North Bendigo, White Hills, Yea, Nagambie, Rushworth, Huntly, and Strathfieldsaye (new club to be formed next year).

LEAGUE 5 – Kyabram District Football League
Div 1: Ardmona, Girgarre, Lancaster, Merrigum, Murchison, Stanhope, Tallygaroopna, Undera, Violet Town.

LEAGUE 6 – Central Highlands Football League (merged with MCDFL)
Div 1: Waubra, Avoca, Ballan, Dunnstown, Bungaree, Buninyong, Campbell’s Creek, Carisbrook, Maryborough Rovers, and Talbot.
Div 2: Royal Park, Newstead, Dunolly, Gordon, Beaufort, Creswick, Clunes, Springbank, Newlyn, and Maldon.

Obviously VCFL and AFL Victoria experts would be better placed to make judgements on such radical changes to the above football leagues, but it certainly is something that should be considered.
No doubt the football sidelines will be swarming with discussion about this issue on Saturday as this topic continues to grow legs.

[max powers.]

Football restructure needed

by Matt Nicholls

THERE was an overwhelming response to my article published last week on the future of the Riddell District Football League.
I received phone calls from a number of people, mostly those currently involved with the RDFL at some level, but a number from outside the competition.
I spoke to the Ballarat Football League CEO, two people from clubs within the Central Murray Football League, and representatives from AFL Victoria and the VCFL.
The article has seemingly created widespread interest across football circles throughout the state.
On popular internet website www.bigfooty.com (http://www.bigfooty.com) there has been a number of interesting comments about the concept.
For those who missed The Free Press last week, the article was an opinion piece on how the RDFL could expand its wings to become a two-division competition.
I spoke about clubs such as Wallan, Gisborne, Sunbury, Darley, Bacchus Marsh and Kyneton joining the competition to make it one of the most powerful in Victoria.
While much of the feedback I received was positive, there was a fair share of backlash too.
Ballarat Football League CEO Rod Ward told me last week that if my concept took off, it would significantly hurt his competition, as the idea involved five BFL clubs returning to their former home in the Riddell District.
Mr Ward’s comments were fair, but football is now a cut-throat industry where every league is out for itself.
Darley, Melton, Sunbury and Melton South are all original RDFL clubs and all have their juniors in the Riddell District competition.
If not for the RDFL’s dramatic fall from power 10 years ago, it is unlikely the Ballarat Football League would have these sides competing.
FLOW ON EFFECT
Across Victoria, there are dozens of football leagues that need to be restructured.
If you are to change the RDFL, it will have significant implications on neighbouring leagues such as the Bendigo and Ballarat competitions.
To fix those competitions you need to add from neighbouring leagues which creates a huge flow-on effect.
It is my opinion that the VCFL and AFL Victoria need to sit down with a big whiteboard, forget history for a minute, and fix a fast growing problem in football.
Almost every football competition in the state has geographical problems.
Some competitions are played in a close proximity, but there is a real difference in standard between the top and bottom sides in those leagues.
In around an hour, I sat down with a map and list of football leagues and ladders and came up with this possible league reformation, using clubs from the Riddell District, Bendigo, Ballarat, Central Highlands, Maryborough-Castlemaine, Heathcote District and Kyabram District football leagues.
There were 77 clubs in those seven competitions, and taking into account that Strathfieldsaye (near Bendigo) is likely to have a senior club up and running next year, this is how my restructured format worked out.

LEAGUE 1 – Riddell District Football League
Div 1: Gisborne, Kyneton, Bacchus Marsh, Sunbury Lions, Melton, Darley, Melton South, Riddell, and Woodend-Hesket.
Div 2: Kilmore, Wallan, Romsey, Lancefield, Sunbury Kangaroos, Diggers Rest, Macedon, Rockbank, Trentham, and Melton Central.

LEAGUE 2 – Bendigo Football League
Div 1: Golden Square, Sandhurst, South Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk, Harcourt, Elmore, Colbinabbin, Mount Pleasant, and Castlemaine.

LEAGUE 3 – Ballarat Football League
Div 1: Ballarat, East Point, Lake Wendouree, Redan, Sebastopol, Maryborough, North City, Daylesford, Hepburn, and Learmonth.

LEAGUE 4 – Heathcote District Football League
Div 1: Broadford, Heathcote, Avenel, North Bendigo, White Hills, Yea, Nagambie, Rushworth, Huntly, and Strathfieldsaye (new club to be formed next year).

LEAGUE 5 – Kyabram District Football League
Div 1: Ardmona, Girgarre, Lancaster, Merrigum, Murchison, Stanhope, Tallygaroopna, Undera, Violet Town.

LEAGUE 6 – Central Highlands Football League (merged with MCDFL)
Div 1: Waubra, Avoca, Ballan, Dunnstown, Bungaree, Buninyong, Campbell’s Creek, Carisbrook, Maryborough Rovers, and Talbot.
Div 2: Royal Park, Newstead, Dunolly, Gordon, Beaufort, Creswick, Clunes, Springbank, Newlyn, and Maldon.

Obviously VCFL and AFL Victoria experts would be better placed to make judgements on such radical changes to the above football leagues, but it certainly is something that should be considered.
No doubt the football sidelines will be swarming with discussion about this issue on Saturday as this topic continues to grow legs.


Have i missed something? Why is this needed?

[max powers.]

Just out of curiousity matt, who are the CMFL sides that contacted you and why??

[matt_nicholls]

Just out of curiousity matt, who are the CMFL sides that contacted you and why??

No clubs have spoken to me, just people playing in the CMFL. It was in relation to last week's article. Scroll back a couple of pages and you'll find it.

[Cjkirbs19]

Matt Nicholls, while your idea is good in theory the reality is it will never work, due to different leagues having varying amounts of power in relation to the clubs in their league, whether it be joining or leaving the league. An example is the North City football club and its attempts to get into the Ballarat Football League. Whilst the BFL Board were all for the idea, they put the application to a club vote where the application lost by a single vote. This highlights the problems that may exist with this proposal. CLubs liek Sunbury, Melton SOuth and Gisborne for example may not be welcomed back into the RDFL. Just because the geographical locations are within a certain proximity, doesnt mean the strength of the league is improved. ALso, when Div 1 and Div 2 competitions are trialled, it more than likely results in some of the weaker clubs being forced to merge or die like the old roy boys.

To even mention it as a possibilty, and ask CEO's and clubs their views is negligent on your behalf and a sure fire way to create uncertainty.

[Cjkirbs19]

Also Matt Nicholls, you have come up with numerous 9 team competitions whoch simply do not work, as they result in 16 round compeitions and a ladder that can only have a final 5 possibility. More thought needed if you are going to propose such an idea on a forum, and who says there is such a need to revise the leagues? As far as i know, all leagues are stronger than ever off field, with compeitions getting stronger on field.

[Big Ump]

Also Matt Nicholls, you have come up with numerous 9 team competitions whoch simply do not work, as they result in 16 round compeitions and a ladder that can only have a final 5 possibility. More thought needed if you are going to propose such an idea on a forum, and who says there is such a need to revise the leagues? As far as i know, all leagues are stronger than ever off field, with compeitions getting stronger on field.

Maybe Matt & Jock Clarke have somethink in common TWO HEADS

[BackPocketBattler]

bpbattler . wot about big coxie out at eagleburra land
did u forget him on the list coxie would be 36 or 37 wouldnt he
the goat must be getting fired up englands premier league football starts in ernest this weekend and we know hes a big fan of the world game
Correct you are fifth, however Coxy had slipped my mind due to his prolonged absense from both the senior team, and the reserves. Not too sure whether he will be back at all. Scott Langan is also past the magical mark, but hasn't played seniors for 3 years or so. Think Cox may be 38 or 39 even!

[BackPocketBattler]

Thats what I am saying a true supporter wouldn't miss a home game especially when they expect a whitewash. Go and enjoy a victory, ask a Flat supporter if they wouldn't go if they expected their side to dish out a flogging.

I know where they are at with the Strath proposal but are flabbergasted that both clubs could or would reject the opportunity presented to them. As I said before, great to have History when no team exists in 5 years time.

Losing Jayco or Perez's financial input could easily have Sandhurst on its knees and South could be in that boat in less time.

Fair to say the sponsorship they receive from said source will be around for a while, Mr Perez just bought half the Rifle Brigade...

[gimmie_sven]

Matt Nicholls, while your idea is good in theory the reality is it will never work, due to different leagues having varying amounts of power in relation to the clubs in their league, whether it be joining or leaving the league. An example is the North City football club and its attempts to get into the Ballarat Football League. Whilst the BFL Board were all for the idea, they put the application to a club vote where the application lost by a single vote. This highlights the problems that may exist with this proposal. CLubs liek Sunbury, Melton SOuth and Gisborne for example may not be welcomed back into the RDFL. Just because the geographical locations are within a certain proximity, doesnt mean the strength of the league is improved. ALso, when Div 1 and Div 2 competitions are trialled, it more than likely results in some of the weaker clubs being forced to merge or die like the old roy boys.

To even mention it as a possibilty, and ask CEO's and clubs their views is negligent on your behalf and a sure fire way to create uncertainty.

I would have to agree there kirbdaddy.. with creating a competition such as that.. do you seriously have anything else to do with your time??? to just sit down and come up with crap like that.... the trouble that you have with creating a comp with different divisions is that players dont want to be in the lower divisions and that is going to be the start of the end of some football clubs... would you like to be responsible for an idea that would cause a problem which would eventually exterminate football???
Another question that i would like to ask is do you follow the English soccer? Because the setup that you have got here is the same as English premier league... where all the teams are placed into pools that make the game more cut throat.... and you will find that the teams with the most money will be the most successful and visa versa.....

Matt Nicholls geta grip of your self mate!

[impianorth]

I would have to agree there kirbdaddy.. with creating a competition such as that.. do you seriously have anything else to do with your time??? to just sit down and come up with crap like that.... the trouble that you have with creating a comp with different divisions is that players dont want to be in the lower divisions and that is going to be the start of the end of some football clubs... would you like to be responsible for an idea that would cause a problem which would eventually exterminate football???
Another question that i would like to ask is do you follow the English soccer? Because the setup that you have got here is the same as English premier league... where all the teams are placed into pools that make the game more cut throat.... and you will find that the teams with the most money will be the most successful and visa versa.....

Matt Nicholls geta grip of your self mate!

I :thumbsu:

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

Geez, with regards matt nicholls floating an idea, some of you blokes would be happy buying a new FJ off the showroom floor with the tried and true 138 grey motor and crash box tommorrow the way you are carrying on.

FFS, he has just floated an idea, which I reckon has taken a bit of thought. Debate him sure - don't just piss on his parade like he's the town tool.

Bit of respect and decorum.

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

Geez, with regards matt nicholls floating an idea, some of you blokes would be happy buying a new FJ off the showroom floor with the tried and true 138 grey motor and crash box tommorrow the way you are carrying on.

FFS, he has just floated an idea, which I reckon has taken a bit of thought. Debate him sure - don't just piss on his parade like he's the town tool.

Bit of respect and decorum.

I second this motion. Change is part of life and inevitable. You need big ideas to start open discussions and challenge the norm. Look at Richard Branson and "Virgin" Empire.... not saying Matt N is anywhere near his level but you see what I'm getting at;)

[thirsty]

I second this motion. Change is part of life and inevitable. You need big ideas to start open discussions and challenge the norm. Look at Richard Branson and "Virgin" Empire.... not saying Matt N is anywhere near his level but you see what I'm getting at;)


What is the go with the QEO? Are Sandhurst and South still going to play on it or will they be shifting their games?

[gimmie_sven]

Geez, with regards matt nicholls floating an idea, some of you blokes would be happy buying a new FJ off the showroom floor with the tried and true 138 grey motor and crash box tommorrow the way you are carrying on.

FFS, he has just floated an idea, which I reckon has taken a bit of thought. Debate him sure - don't just piss on his parade like he's the town tool.

Bit of respect and decorum.

isnt it what forums are for mate? picking peoples ideas to bits?

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

What is the go with the QEO? Are Sandhurst and South still going to play on it or will they be shifting their games?

No change as far as I know??? The Bombers are just sooks.

[bearsboy]

No change as far as I know??? The Bombers are just sooks.Dont tell me there's mud on the QEO Doc. It could be all over for the Dragons. :rolleyes:
How quickly things can change . 3 weeks ago most people believed (me included ) Sandhurst were clearly the 3rd best side in it.

[bearsboy]

Only 4 weeks to go, any tips for the Michelson medal ? No real stand outs this year. From Gisborne - Fitzy, Messoudi and Farrugia would be a chance.

[Cecil Macontosh]

Dont tell me there's mud on the QEO Doc. It could be all over for the Dragons. :rolleyes:
How quickly things can change . 3 weeks ago most people believed (me included ) Sandhurst were clearly the 3rd best side in it.

There is no mud on QEO but sandhurst will still struggle big time! They are very unaccountable especially there big names.

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

There is no mud on QEO but sandhurst will still struggle big time! They are very unaccountable especially there big names.

Fair comment Cecil. Hopefully the Dragons take note of your opinion.

Bearsboy - well, I don't have the energy to argue as you are so one-eyed, it's like beating your head against a brick wall. The QEO is in as good condition this year as this time last year, suited to running sides.

[Dr Kenneth Noisewater]

Only 4 weeks to go, any tips for the Michelson medal ? No real stand outs this year. From Gisborne - Fitzy, Messoudi and Farrugia would be a chance.

Cam Hall (South)
Fitzgerald (Gis)
B Herdman (Eh)
I Martin (Cm)
D Brown (Eh)
M Keowan (SH)

[bearsboy]

Fair comment Cecil. Hopefully the Dragons take note of your opinion.

Bearsboy - well, I don't have the energy to argue as you are so one-eyed, it's like beating your head against a brick wall. The QEO is in as good condition this year as this time last year, suited to running sides.Fair enough Doc, i'm not looking for an argument either just having a bit of a dig old mate.

Whats the issue with the Bombers not wanting to play on it ?

[the man]

Only 4 weeks to go, any tips for the Michelson medal ? No real stand outs this year. From Gisborne - Fitzy, Messoudi and Farrugia would be a chance.
Matt Fitzgerald Gisborne by 5 votes!

[The Talking Goat]

more coaching movements

[bearsboy]

more coaching movementsC'mon goat what have you got for us ?

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

more coaching movements

Fair go Goat, it's no good stirring the pot then making us wait for your scoop tommorrow! Whats your other name, Caroline Wilson?

I think we will all buy the Addy anyway so give us the goss.

[The Talking Goat]

Fair go Goat, it's no good stirring the pot then making us wait for your scoop tommorrow! Whats your other name, Caroline Wilson?

I think we will all buy the Addy anyway so give us the goss.
don't compare me to caroline wilson, can't stand that sheila at all.
i would get in strife if i released stories on big footy before they went in the paper.
sorry boys, goat out.

[Norfolk & Clew]

don't compare me to caroline wilson, can't stand that sheila at all.
i would get in strife if i released stories on big footy before they went in the paper.
sorry boys, goat out.

Rumor has it that it is Massina, no biggie

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

don't compare me to caroline wilson, can't stand that sheila at all.
i would get in strife if i released stories on big footy before they went in the paper.
sorry boys, goat out.

Your assuming it is a sheila hey? Nah just thought a few well chosen words may have got up your goat so as to speak and fired you up to give us the inside.

[bearsboy]

don't compare me to caroline wilson, can't stand that sheila at all.
i would get in strife if i released stories on big footy before they went in the paper.
sorry boys, goat out.You would think Rombotis and Massina would be on the move ! Any others fella's ?

[max powers.]

don't compare me to caroline wilson, can't stand that sheila at all.
i would get in strife if i released stories on big footy before they went in the paper.
sorry boys, goat out.


Nah i think Goat has something else as the Massina one was in today's addy. I'd say it's another club outside the 5.
Maryborough have already advertised for a new coach? So it may have something to do with them?

[Boyd]

What is the go with the QEO? Are Sandhurst and South still going to play on it or will they be shifting their games?


The ground was watered on Monday and that was when it was inspected by the bombers and it was damp but it is in better condition now than 5 weeks ago and they stilled played on it. To me i think that they saw an opportunity to get a bigger crowd at windy hill and thought st.ff Bendigo and moved it.

[bearsboy]

Rumor has it that it is Massina, no biggieHow's Brennan go as a coach Norfolk ?

I've heard he has a very different type of pre-game routine to relax himself.

[The Talking Goat]

How's Brennan go as a coach Norfolk ?

I've heard he has a very different type of pre-game routine to relax himself.
buckely not to play for williamstown this week.
brennan pre-game routine involves beverages

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

Fantastic news with Brett Cook being appointed for next year at the Tiges. A real chance for the club to now get on the front foot and put this horrible year behind them.

[Norfolk & Clew]

How's Brennan go as a coach Norfolk ?

I've heard he has a very different type of pre-game routine to relax himself.

I'm usually running around in the maggoos trying to get a kick mate, don't see him prematch really.

Wrong bloke to be asking BB sorry for the lack on info.

[bearsboy]

Fantastic news with Brett Cook being appointed for next year at the Tiges. A real chance for the club to now get on the front foot and put this horrible year behind them.

Twita, i think this is without doubt the best news Kyneton fc has had for 10 or so years it may even get them another win or 2 this year. What do you reckon ?

[JennaJ]

You would think Rombotis and Massina would be on the move ! Any others fella's ?

Heard that rombotis is goin to hang around for next year. He thought he'd do the right thing by the club and coach for two years so it was worth while appointing him

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

Twita, i think this is without doubt the best news Kyneton fc has had for 10 or so years it may even get them another win or 2 this year. What do you reckon ?

I reckon it will put some heart back into the place and maybe a win isn't out of the question.

Two things;
1. BB if we keep on agreeing with each other like we have as late - you could end up as a mate and then I'll have no one to argue with.
2. Massina deserves a bit of credit for standing aside with good grace.

[Thoroughbred]

Nah i think Goat has something else as the Massina one was in today's addy. I'd say it's another club outside the 5.
Maryborough have already advertised for a new coach? So it may have something to do with them?

Where have Maryborough been advertising for a new coach? What sort of a job would people on here thing Thommo is doing? :thumbsu::thumbsd:

I'd say he's got some pretty handy players, but the depth is a problem. They've had limited funds to work with by all reports too.

[The Talking Goat]

Let's all raise the keyboard for 400 pages. congratulations big footy posters. 400 is a marvellous effort. the drinks are on me at the black swan tomorrow night to celebrate. i will have to be in disguise though because i don't think they let goats in.

[bearsboy]

I reckon it will put some heart back into the place and maybe a win isn't out of the question.

Two things;
1. BB if we keep on agreeing with each other like we have as late - you could end up as a mate and then I'll have no one to argue with.
2. Massina deserves a bit of credit for standing aside with good grace.Yeah spot on, as long as you keep the Gisborne bashing to a minimum we'll get along just fine.:thumbsu:

Must of broken Nev's heart having to quit, must have been all that pressure from GREENMAN. Do you reckon Reaps will stay on as an assistant to Cookie ?

[The Wombat]

Let's all raise the keyboard for 400 pages. congratulations big footy posters. 400 is a marvellous effort. the drinks are on me at the black swan tomorrow night to celebrate. i will have to be in disguise though because i don't think they let goats in.


Central Hub CEO, Newstead(Clue). Is a name on the grapevine.

[thatswhatimtalkinabout]

Do you reckon Reaps will stay on as an assistant to Cookie ?

Dunno, is his house finished yet? :):):)

[Norfolk & Clew]

Let's all raise the keyboard for 400 pages. congratulations big footy posters. 400 is a marvellous effort. the drinks are on me at the black swan tomorrow night to celebrate. i will have to be in disguise though because i don't think they let goats in.

Something else we will raise the keyboard for.....

[Norfolk & Clew]

the wonderful 6000th post!

[The Wombat]

Where have Maryborough been advertising for a new coach? What sort of a job would people on here thing Thommo is doing? :thumbsu::thumbsd:

I'd say he's got some pretty handy players, but the depth is a problem. They've had limited funds to work with by all reports too.

Clearly one of the better coaches in the BFL the sort of man that could pull Kangaroo Flat out of the mire. If he was to be let go it would be remiss of that club to at least approach Thommo with some sort of role, even if it is to work alongside Rombotis.

[bearsboy]

You would think Rombotis and Massina would be on the move ! Any others fella's ?I think i might just add Ian Martin to that list !

[The Talking Goat]

I think i might just add Ian Martin to that list !
got to hand it to you bear man. you're up and about as they say!!