Diamond Valley Footy

[Jewelsandbullet]

Tearing up the Rosanna Parklands last night J&B. Setting a cracking pace, with dog in toe. The fittest bloke drinking cans at Light Tower 1....

The border collie has got me covered ;)

[fig9]

Bout time we had a WP poster :thumbsu:

Whats news at the Roosters...

Larko fitting in.. and got the boys working hard?

Also is A Baker back this season?

Things are looking really good so far, larko has fitted in very well:thumbsu:
We're the fittest we've been for a long time, so bring on round 1. As for bakes , he's on board for 07. :D We've pick up a few, so things are on the up....

[U18 Insider]

quality information tfw, though the whisper is it a bit more than ill health rather things that should be at dvfl but are not.
one confrontation one resignation
That's so sad hope they regain full health, most likely caused by the vindictiveness of the member clubs, very sad, good luck to you both

[Kickass]

That's so sad hope they regain full health, most likely caused by the vindictiveness of the member clubs, very sad, good luck to you both

Yes Insider, Lets hope they do regain their Health, because I'm sick & tired (pardon the punn) of Ill health being an excuse for complete and utter infectiveness.

The real fact is, irrespective of their condition of Health, they simply did not have the skills, knowledge or resources to administer what should be the premier Metropolitan Football league.

Good Bye Gravy Train. Its now time for Braddy to get DVFL back to its former glory days.

Heidleberg have started the ball rolling and its now time for all the clubs to unite and put the league ahead its own agendas.:thumbsu:

[thirstyforwater]

Not confirmed but apparently it will be at Thursday Nights meeting. Alex Walker has either resigned or will do so at meeting. Football Vic has asked Roy Ward to resign/stand down.

This is all happening quickly and will be interesting to see how the league copes with all these changes to administration so close to a start of a season and with the drought conditions continuing on. All for the best hopefully.

[Kickass]

Tearing up the Rosanna Parklands last night J&B. Setting a cracking pace, with dog in toe. The fittest bloke drinking cans at Light Tower 1....

The border collie has got me covered ;)


What, The dog is a better drinker than J&B is ?, Hmm, find that very hard to believe ! :confused:

[rump86]

Attn: Duran Duran.

Stop ringing Diamond Creeks gun ruckman Brad Phelan. Who would want to leave such a gun club like DCFC for a underachieving club like Mont? Just because Grimes is coming to creek and ottens has retired doesn't mean you can poach our man Phelan.

[Jewelsandbullet]

Attn: Duran Duran.

Stop ringing Diamond Creeks gun ruckman Brad Phelan. Who would want to leave such a gun club like DCFC for a underachieving club like Mont? Just because Grimes is coming to creek and ottens has retired doesn't mean you can poach our man Phelan.

Interesting place to air your grievance... what makes you think the person in question would even own a pc?

However I'll pass the message on for you Rumpsteak ... and I'll be sure to circulate your thoughts about under achieving too... although with recent DIV 2 history as as impressive as Creek - I guess you've earned that right ..... It's a shame we can't compare Div 2 flags .. hang on... Mont's never been in Div 2....

What's that like?

[Giveyathemail]

Interesting place to air your grievance... what makes you think the person in question would even own a pc?

However I'll pass the message on for you Rumpsteak ... and I'll be sure to circulate your thoughts about under achieving too... although with recent DIV 2 history as as impressive as Creek - I guess you've earned that right ..... It's a shame we can't compare Div 2 flags .. hang on... Mont's never been in Div 2....

What's that like?

Touche' I say... :D

J&B is a man of reason, a man that will not attack unless provoked.

For someone from Creek to come on here talking about the poaching of other clubs players is like Bin Laden preaching peace in Washington. They have been the biggest culprit over the pre season, make no bones about it....

[Force]

Attn: Duran Duran.

Stop ringing Diamond Creeks gun ruckman Brad Phelan. Who would want to leave such a gun club like DCFC for a underachieving club like Mont? Just because Grimes is coming to creek and ottens has retired doesn't mean you can poach our man Phelan.

Brad Phelans too much of an alcoholic!! Ask him how his girlfriend the antelope is!

[Force]

Brad Phelans Mrs, Watsy Footy trip 2004.


http://www.goldcoast-nightclubs.com/images/shooters-logo-poolcue.gif

[Kickass]

Brad Phelans too much of an alcoholic!! Ask him how his girlfriend the antelope is!

Brad Phelans Mrs, Watsy Footy trip 2004.


http://www.goldcoast-nightclubs.com/images/shooters-logo-poolcue.gif

Ease up Force, It's ok to have a fair go at a bloke if you have a beef with him, but leave his missus out of it. Unless of course you got some Naked photos to share, then it be open slather .

And it would of course be in the best interests of all and sundry who visit this forum, to view such piccys so we can all form our own (hard ons) opinions.

:)

[bigbadvojo]

Interesting place to air your grievance... what makes you think the person in question would even own a pc?

However I'll pass the message on for you Rumpsteak ... and I'll be sure to circulate your thoughts about under achieving too... although with recent DIV 2 history as as impressive as Creek - I guess you've earned that right ..... It's a shame we can't compare Div 2 flags .. hang on... Mont's never been in Div 2....

What's that like?


were i come from, serbia, success is measured in winning premeirships, not by how long you stay in a certain division. i only came over from serbia in 1978 and can't recall seeing a mont divi 1 premiership in my time

[The_KID]

rump86, brad phelan would not be leaving creek as he has formed unbreakable relationships with some of the younger players. word is, he even got one of the not so bright boys a job. any truth?

[Jewelsandbullet]

were i come from, serbia, success is measured in winning premeirships, not by how long you stay in a certain division. i only came over from serbia in 1978 and can't recall seeing a mont divi 1 premiership in my time

Welcome to Australia bigbad (albeit belatedly)

I notice you had a go at Mont in a previous post too.... Why did you not respond to my question about which club you are from??

Anyway back to the question at hand:

were i come from, serbia, success is measured in winning premeirships

What sport are you talking about..Soccer?? I don't think they play finals series in most European comps. In fact the Premiership is decided by who finishes on top at the end of the season - so by that logic we might have actually snuck in one or two premierships !! :D :D

Anyway before I can debate with you meaningfully I need to know what sport you are referring to that measures success in premierships back in Serbia.

[Kickass]

Anyway before I can debate with you meaningfully I need to know what sport you are referring to that measures success in premierships back in Serbia.[/quote]

I'm sure it will have something to do with how many Croatians he has kinged !

[devil's advocte]

were i come from, serbia, success is measured in winning premeirships, not by how long you stay in a certain division. i only came over from serbia in 1978 and can't recall seeing a mont divi 1 premiership in my time


Not too bright either
I like to think I know a bit about my own league and its history and if you are going to slag off a club you should find out the facts
though a long time ago mont did win in 1979

there are some other clubs not to have won a flag in that same time frame, does that make them pathetic too? or is this just an attack on mont?

[Jewelsandbullet]

were i come from, serbia, success is measured in winning premeirships, not by how long you stay in a certain division. i only came over from serbia in 1978 and can't recall seeing a mont divi 1 premiership in my time

Not too bright either
I like to think I know a bit about my own league and its history and if you are going to slag off a club you should find out the facts
though a long time ago mont did win in 1979

there are some other clubs not to have won a flag in that same time frame, does that make them pathetic too? or is this just an attack on mont?

just an attack on Mont... no credibility..... lack of knowledge and substance.

I'm starting to wonder as to your identity Devil... keep the inside word coming.

[Kickass]

just an attack on Mont... no credibility..... lack of knowledge and substance.

I'm starting to wonder as to your identity Devil... keep the inside word coming.


Ummm, Let me think.

A Monty person seemingly with inside league info. Also appears to have some conections @ local government level.

Could it be that the Devil is none other than the great man _ _ _ (3) _ _ _ _ _(5) ?? (First name rhymes with crack)

[Jewelsandbullet]

Ummm, Let me think.

A Monty person seemingly with inside league info. Also appears to have some conections @ local government level.

Could it be that the Devil is none other than the great man _ _ _ (3) _ _ _ _ _(5) ?? (First name rhymes with crack)

Don't think so... unless he has been logging on from Bali.

[Kickass]

Don't think so... unless he has been logging on from Bali.

I wouldn't put it passed him, he can be rather crafty and doesn't like not knowing what is going on.

If it isn't who I think it is, Do you have any thoughts of who could otherwise be ?

[devil's advocte]

Ummm, Let me think.

A Monty person seemingly with inside league info. Also appears to have some conections @ local government level.

Could it be that the Devil is none other than the great man _ _ _ (3) _ _ _ _ _(5) ?? (First name rhymes with crack)

;)
better to be anonymous
are you sure I'm from mont?
;)

[Jewelsandbullet]

I wouldn't put it passed him, he can be rather crafty and doesn't like not knowing what is going on.

If it isn't who I think it is, Do you have any thoughts of who could otherwise be ?

Don't like to speculate ... whomever it is.. he might like to keep his indenity.. that's the bigfooty way ;)

[bigbadvojo]

Welcome to Australia bigbad (albeit belatedly)

I notice you had a go at Mont in a previous post too.... Why did you not respond to my question about which club you are from??

Anyway back to the question at hand:

were i come from, serbia, success is measured in winning premeirships

What sport are you talking about..Soccer?? I don't think they play finals series in most European comps. In fact the Premiership is decided by who finishes on top at the end of the season - so by that logic we might have actually snuck in one or two premierships !! :D :D

Anyway before I can debate with you meaningfully I need to know what sport you are referring to that measures success in premierships back in Serbia.

don't follow one club, just follow the league mate and like watching good games of football.

you obviously have lack of knowledge re "soccer" or what I call futbol. the world cup has finals, european champions league has finals, even FA cup which you may be familiar with as it is an england comp has finals. yes they have league where you need to finish on top, but you atleast get silverwear for that, please show me the silverwear a team gets for being the "minor premier".

[Kickass]

;)
better to be anonymous
are you sure I'm from mont?
;)

No, i'm not sure that you are from mont, You probably live in Greensborough.

However, you certainly seem to have a soft spot for Monty, not too dissimilar to the Wet spot that J&B has for them. LOL.
:thumbsu:

[bigbadvojo]

Not too bright either
I like to think I know a bit about my own league and its history and if you are going to slag off a club you should find out the facts
though a long time ago mont did win in 1979

there are some other clubs not to have won a flag in that same time frame, does that make them pathetic too? or is this just an attack on mont?

one year out, sorry funpolice. there are many teams who are underachieving, i would pull them into line to, but they don't get on here big noting themselves how this year is different, they have recruited well and are going to win a premiership.

[ppnp]

Just heard DV executive has resigned en masse

[Jewelsandbullet]

one year out, sorry funpolice. there are many teams who are underachieving, i would pull them into line to, but they don't get on here big noting themselves how this year is different, they have recruited well and are going to win a premiership.

That's okay bigbad feel free to make stupid comments that are not factually correct ... no one will pull you up.

last time I checked - talking about recruits and your teams chances for the season ahead.. was what this forum is all about?

Dribbler.

[devil's advocte]

one year out, sorry funpolice. there are many teams who are underachieving, i would pull them into line to, but they don't get on here big noting themselves how this year is different, they have recruited well and are going to win a premiership.

you obviously havent been on long then, every team has declared themselves preseason premiers.

and every team has declared that they have Caddy playing for them

as for fun police..no..love a good fun time...when people are having fun
:)

[Jewelsandbullet]

Just heard DV executive has resigned en masse

Yep they have all resigned.

Believe the delegate meeting tomorrow will be to support the motion of their resignations & to support motion of Robert Tregear (footy vic chairman) as interim president and Darryl Collings (from footy Vic) as interim treasurer.

Big news

[devil's advocte]

No, i'm not sure that you are from mont, You probably live in Greensborough.

However, you certainly seem to have a soft spot for Monty, not too dissimilar to the Wet spot that J&B has for them. LOL.
:thumbsu:

cant help but have a loving spot for a team that wears black and white stripes. after all i do support collingwood. :thumbsu:

as for J&B's wet spot, is that the one left behind at the bottom of LTN1 every home game? He really should clean that up before he leaves

I did play for the slime many a year ago, but no not living there, not any more
:)

[Jewelsandbullet]

as for J&B's wet spot, is that the one left behind at the bottom of LTN1 every home game? He really should clean that up before he leaves



I like to leave that spot... kinda of like a dog marking his territory... :D

[fig9]

Attn: Duran Duran.

Stop ringing Diamond Creeks gun ruckman Brad Phelan. Who would want to leave such a gun club like DCFC for a underachieving club like Mont? Just because Grimes is coming to creek and ottens has retired doesn't mean you can poach our man Phelan.

Gun ruckman!!! That's funny...:D

[whistle blower]

fllody & his girl were ask to resign on monday & did so,as for lloyd he didnt recontest his position due to liver complaints.
delwyn berry taken over as interim secretary until delegates meeting thursday night.
worth noting that rumour of some money gone missing to the tune of
5oo+ i believe.
until the next rumour....

[mjr_42]

Here's a yarn on DVFL president Roy Ward's comments on Football Victoria asking for the resignations from the league executive:

http://www.leadernews.com.au/article/2007/02/14/10483_around_town.html

[Damien]

Benny will be good, great bloke to have a piss up with if the Portsea training camp was anything to go by, gets along with the boys well and obviously is a good player. And Ace has been at watsy for 8 years and has probably been our best player while I have been there. Looking forward to a good season.

Good appointment for the Wats. Ace started playing there prob 8 years ago, Force, but hasnt played there for 8 years. He gave the Bullants a fair crack one year, as well as having a crack at Divvy 1 with N.Park. He didnt play too much at Wats in his first year, was with the U/18's knights and only played 3 games with Wats. Although i think he got 3 BOG's. So looks like his 5 or so years at the club has got him the respect he deserves, and elevated him upto Skipper. Lets hope his body will hold out for him better this year, and he can contribute on match day as much as possible. How long has Benny been at the club? Seems to have done well to get the nod for joint skipper if he hasnt been there for too long.

[Hoggy]

Some of the Mont boys around here might be interested to know that Ben Parker has been appointed co-captain of Watsonia for the upcoming season, sharing the role with Marc "Ace" Ventura.

He'd be due for another club now wouldn't he?

Left us in under 15s after we lost two games in a row...

[BlueBoy41]

Has anyone seen this? I found it on leader newspapers website...



Resignation shock for footy league

By Lee Crossley and Michael Rogers

14Feb07

THE DIAMOND Valley Football League is in turmoil after key members of its administration were asked to resign by Football Victoria.


Clubs will be asked to accept the resignations of key members, including president Roy Ward, at a special general meeting on Tuesday night.

A memo sent to all DVFL clubs on Tuesday afternoon revealed Ward, the league’s longest-serving president, would be replaced by Football Victoria chairman Bob Tregear as interim president.

The memo listed other members who would be asked to resign.

Football Victoria club development manager Darryl Collings would step in as interim treasurer, the memo says.

It is unclear why Football Victoria has asked for the resignations.

But Ward said Football Victoria had asked for the resignations due to a "pressing issue" that had recently come to light.

When asked if the matter involved the league’s finances, Ward replied: "We have a huge problem and you’re not far wrong.

"Let me get this straight - we’re not broke, but finances are associated with the problem.

"I’d like to give you more, but in fairness to the clubs, they need to know first before I fill your front page."

Ward said he was reluctantly tendering his resignation after 28 years as president.

"I’m not happy to resign because I’ve done nothing wrong," he said.

"I haven’t been party to anything that happened that has led to this situation.

"You might say that as president, I should have known what was going on, but you can’t know everything."

Ward said league treasurer Lloyd Hansen tendered his resignation to the executive late last year, due to ill health.

Secretary Peter Floyd had tendered his resignation earlier this week Ward said.

Ward said the league’s financial woes were unrelated to the Football Victoria review that is being conducted by former Eastern Football League chief executive Craig Braddy.

It is believed Braddy’s findings will be revealed to club presidents at Tuesday’s special general meeting.

Last December, Football Victoria declared it would conduct a ``wide-ranging review of the structure, administration and future strategic direction’’ of the DVFL, following Heidelberg’s failed attempt to move to the EFL.

Ward said "lots of changes" were in store for the Diamond Valley Football League as a result of the review.

The first casualty will be the delegate-based system of administration, to be replaced by an autonomous board of executives.

"The league needs a board that has power, rather than a board that is told by the clubs what to do," Ward said.

[Brutal]

Reported on SEN News (Same as 3AW) that Football Victoria was investigating D.V.F.L. League Secretary over mis appropriation of funds. If proven I would doubt that there was only one culprit, surely the rest of those cronies were in on it as well. To plead ignorance is laughable and also highlights the lack of accountability of the Delegate`s and there governance over the League and it`s head honcho`s over many a year. In our meeting with Football Vic it was highlighted that on comparison with the E.D.F.L which is almost indentical in size of teams and players as the Valley, the Valley turned over just over one million dollars and ran at a loss of forty grand with wages of $78000, the EDFL turned over $900000 with wages of $180000 and turned a $60000 profit with $400000in trust and term deposits. I`m tipping when presented with this info, plus much more there was only one way for them to jump.

Hopefully the changes that will be proposed such as a Board of Management, which will take the power away from a bunch of brain dead delegates as well as other changes which will allow the comp to get back on it`s feet and bolt out of the eighties into the modern era, will be accepted and supported by all and sundry because if not then the comp will be finished. Football Victoria have taken the lead here, so lets make sure we support them and return the comp to a position of strength.

As for the people who have been alleged of wrongdoing, personally I am not a vindictive person, I don`t condone what they have done but I don`t wish them any ill feeling, forgiveness is far better than hate. Lets get on with it and hopefully plenty of rain is not far away and we support our clubs and the League.

[mattyr]

Reported on SEN News (Same as 3AW) that Football Victoria was investigating D.V.F.L. League Secretary over mis appropriation of funds. If proven I would doubt that there was only one culprit, surely the rest of those cronies were in on it as well. To plead ignorance is laughable and also highlights the lack of accountability of the Delegate`s and there governance over the League and it`s head honcho`s over many a year. In our meeting with Football Vic it was highlighted that on comparison with the E.D.F.L which is almost indentical in size of teams and players as the Valley, the Valley turned over just over one million dollars and ran at a loss of forty grand with wages of $78000, the EDFL turned over $900000 with wages of $180000 and turned a $60000 profit with $400000in trust and term deposits. I`m tipping when presented with this info, plus much more there was only one way for them to jump.

Hopefully the changes that will be proposed such as a Board of Management, which will take the power away from a bunch of brain dead delegates as well as other changes which will allow the comp to get back on it`s feet and bolt out of the eighties into the modern era, will be accepted and supported by all and sundry because if not then the comp will be finished. Football Victoria have taken the lead here, so lets make sure we support them and return the comp to a position of strength.

As for the people who have been alleged of wrongdoing, personally I am not a vindictive person, I don`t condone what they have done but I don`t wish them any ill feeling, forgiveness is far better than hate. Lets get on with it and hopefully plenty of rain is not far away and we support our clubs and the League.

silly old men

[My North]

So who took all the DVFL money??? How many people were involved? Does this mean an increase in fees to the clubs..

Poor Poor form if you ask me

[Doona2]

Might have to check the situations vacant in Satdy's paper!!!

[ROMPERMFC]

Hopefully the changes that will be proposed such as a Board of Management, which will take the power away from a bunch of brain dead delegates as well as other changes which will allow the comp to get back on it`s feet and bolt out of the eighties into the modern era, will be accepted and supported by all and sundry because if not then the comp will be finished. Football Victoria have taken the lead here, so lets make sure we support them and return the comp to a position of strength.


Here Here Brutal,
not the time to be makeing stipid accusations of kiddie porn etc but the time to get behing the new admin and help get the comp back into shape, on and off the field....
the only problem i have is what the hell is everyone going to complain about on bigfooty if the new admin do there job properly, it will cut down the postings by half without the old d i c k heads to complain about. ;)

[Pheonix20]

So who took all the DVFL money??? How many people were involved? Does this mean an increase in fees to the clubs..

Poor Poor form if you ask me


Any chance I could get my fifteen bucks back that I paid to see the Granny last year. Which one of you bastards has got that?;)

[Giveyathemail]

"The league needs a board that has power, rather than a board that is told by the clubs what to do," Ward said.[/quote]

Yeah, a board that has the power to rob the competition, the clubs and community blind, to the tune of a rumoured 500K.

That'll be all from you Roy... ;)

[BlindedByTheLight]

Reported on SEN News (Same as 3AW) that Football Victoria was investigating D.V.F.L. League Secretary over mis appropriation of funds. If proven I would doubt that there was only one culprit, surely the rest of those cronies were in on it as well. To plead ignorance is laughable and also highlights the lack of accountability of the Delegate`s and there governance over the League and it`s head honcho`s over many a year. In our meeting with Football Vic it was highlighted that on comparison with the E.D.F.L which is almost indentical in size of teams and players as the Valley, the Valley turned over just over one million dollars and ran at a loss of forty grand with wages of $78000, the EDFL turned over $900000 with wages of $180000 and turned a $60000 profit with $400000in trust and term deposits. I`m tipping when presented with this info, plus much more there was only one way for them to jump.

Hopefully the changes that will be proposed such as a Board of Management, which will take the power away from a bunch of brain dead delegates as well as other changes which will allow the comp to get back on it`s feet and bolt out of the eighties into the modern era, will be accepted and supported by all and sundry because if not then the comp will be finished. Football Victoria have taken the lead here, so lets make sure we support them and return the comp to a position of strength.

As for the people who have been alleged of wrongdoing, personally I am not a vindictive person, I don`t condone what they have done but I don`t wish them any ill feeling, forgiveness is far better than hate. Lets get on with it and hopefully plenty of rain is not far away and we support our clubs and the League.

Some good points there Brutal, but if there has been criminal activities, then charges should be pressed. A Board of Management will be good, just like other local leagues, but it will bring additional costs to all clubs.

[maybe]

Well done to Heidelberg for being the ones who started the ball rolling. If they hadn't applied for a move to the Eastern League the whole investigation into the running of the dvfl would never have taken place. We would have continued to cop the incompetence that has taken place over the last five years with the comp being driven further into the ground. Now the opportunity is there for the dvfl to return to their great heights. The majority of the clubs were quick to sink the boots into Heidelberg, but clearly now their action have been vindicated. :thumbsu:

[shoestring]

Well done to Heidelberg for being the ones who started the ball rolling. If they hadn't applied for a move to the Eastern League the whole investigation into the running of the dvfl would never have taken place. We would have continued to cop the incompetence that has taken place over the last five years with the comp being driven further into the ground. Now the opportunity is there for the dvfl to return to their great heights. The majority of the clubs were quick to sink the boots into Heidelberg, but clearly now their action have been vindicated. :thumbsu:

Agreed, but it still bothers me that if heidelberg want all these changes which will be good for the comp why have they put in another application to join the eastern league for 2008. Im sure clubs would get more behind Heidelberg if they withdrew there application

[Force]

Good appointment for the Wats. Ace started playing there prob 8 years ago, Force, but hasnt played there for 8 years. He gave the Bullants a fair crack one year, as well as having a crack at Divvy 1 with N.Park. He didnt play too much at Wats in his first year, was with the U/18's knights and only played 3 games with Wats. Although i think he got 3 BOG's. So looks like his 5 or so years at the club has got him the respect he deserves, and elevated him upto Skipper. Lets hope his body will hold out for him better this year, and he can contribute on match day as much as possible. How long has Benny been at the club? Seems to have done well to get the nod for joint skipper if he hasnt been there for too long.

Hey Damien, sounds like you know Ace pretty well. Only said 8 years at Watsy as I was going off what he said at his acceptance speech last thursday, and I agree he has been known to carry alot of niggling injuries in the past so we can only hope his body does hold up cos he could tear the season apart when fully fit. Ace has been at every training session since the start of nov and is looking great so that's comforting.

In regards to Ben Parker he is one of our new recruits and started training with us at the start of November and has showed great leadership skills out on the training track. We have had a few team bonding (drinking) sessions to get to know all the new boys and he has got along with everyone exceptionally well. He is a very skilful footballer and will lead by example as well as offer great advice for the younger ones. He has just started with watsonia hence co-captaincy with the old and the new. They should both do a cracking job.

[Force]

He'd be due for another club now wouldn't he?

Left us in under 15s after we lost two games in a row...

Find that hard to believe when your profile says you are 22 and he is about 28, you must have the wrong bloke buddy!

[Damien]

Find that hard to believe when your profile says you are 22 and he is about 28, you must have the wrong bloke buddy!
LOL @ U/15 gripe. I think you will be struggling to put a good list together of juniors who played at the one club right through, and of those who did, another list of those who continued onto the junior's senior affiliate.
Having said that, the majority of those who have completed the above mentioned, are usually the fantastic blokes around a club. The blokes who hold the footy club right up there in their priority list. The blokes that make not only you but your partner/family/friends feel welcome when you attend your footy club. You know the blokes i am talking about. I know the clubs i have been a part of, have these blokes involved. And from reading these posts, and listening to fellow clubpeople, i am certain that the clubs i dont know too much about have these guys involved as well.
Then on the contrary, there are always a couple of 'questionable' types involved in clubs, that most clubs would be happy to sign an open clearance for. Unfortunetly open clearances dont exist for those 'questionable' supporters.

Force - Good to see things are looking bright for the future (hopefully long-term) of the Wats. I know of most of the commitee down there, but not all. I do hope that this time round, the Wats can get their club foundation spot-on, and whatever success that they achieve on-field will not fade in the subsequent years following.
Remember it wasn't too many footy seasons ago that the Wats played in a Granny. Perhaps they will now follow in the footsteps of the team they lost to that year. Then again, maybe they dont want to ?!?!?!?
I can only imagine what the bubbling atmosphere must be like round the place at the minute.

[devil's advocte]

Well done to Heidelberg for being the ones who started the ball rolling. If they hadn't applied for a move to the Eastern League the whole investigation into the running of the dvfl would never have taken place. We would have continued to cop the incompetence that has taken place over the last five years with the comp being driven further into the ground. Now the opportunity is there for the dvfl to return to their great heights. The majority of the clubs were quick to sink the boots into Heidelberg, but clearly now their action have been vindicated. :thumbsu:


Bit rich giving Heidelberg the credit
This audit by football vic was always going to happen regardless of Heidelbergs submissions. footy vic announced more than two years ago that the DVFL was the next league to be investigated after it had finished investigating the league they were currently investigatigating.
The Heidelberg submission certainly highlighted the issues much more clearly to footy vic than had ever been done before and Heidelberg should be given full credit for that, but as for being the instigator of the whole process, it was always going to happen this year and you can ask anyone in footy vic that for confirmation.
but well done to Heidelberg for giving everyone a rocket.
Now lets see if Heidelbergs proposed move to the efl because of "incompetence" is granted as footy vic will not see themselves as incompetent.

[Jewelsandbullet]

As for the people who have been alleged of wrongdoing, personally I am not a vindictive person, I don`t condone what they have done but I don`t wish them any ill feeling, forgiveness is far better than hate. Lets get on with it and hopefully plenty of rain is not far away and we support our clubs and the League.


Personally I am not vindicitive either .. but if they have misappropriated (stolen) funds... it's inexcusable, they should cop whatever is coming to them.

[dv07]

No, i'm not sure that you are from mont, You probably live in Greensborough.

However, you certainly seem to have a soft spot for Monty, not too dissimilar to the Wet spot that J&B has for them. LOL.
:thumbsu:


i like t think that devils advocote is from Parkside f.c.. just from previous posts months ago regarding them being in a big debt

[hotnews]

can anyone tell me a bit about a young fella named steve harris and can he play football???

[whistle blower]

the biggest rumour ive heard is that flloydy received a pay out of 90k.
one i didnt approve of was that of child porno stuff found,hang your head in shame whoever posted that one.
if an audit does show misappropriation of money why the pay out?
the biggest question on everybodies lips would have to be, how many & for how long has this been going on.

13 grounds needed for 1st & 2nd div games to go ahead, currently only 10 allocated,with a stipulation on the amount of time spent on ground(3 hrs) game day only,starting to think that season 07 is going to be a testy one for all & sundry.

until next time.

[Hoggy]

Find that hard to believe when your profile says you are 22 and he is about 28, you must have the wrong bloke buddy!

Err, I've gotten mixed up, obviously talking about his younger brother.

Marc Ventura would be about 25 btw.

[Pheonix20]

More holes appearing at Bundoora. Spoke to Matt Brown at Plenty during the week and he has walked away from footy. Now there is a kid who is well respected by most players and coaches in the league with the exception of his own. Not only the loss of a very good player (BOG in seconds GF) but a class kid.

[Chewbacca]

I played for two years under Marc's dad Vito Ventura at Eltham Juniors. We had an unbelievable team and won two premierships back-to-back (u/15's & u/17's). The only problem was Vito was the worst coach ever along with his side kick marc who was pretty ordinary too. He realised that no one liked him so took his two sons (Marc and Dave) to Mill Park and coached that team the next year into the grand final. Only thing was we destroyed them in the grand final to take our third straight.

The one thing more fulfilling than that was beating the undefeated Monty in our second granfinal.

Just a bit of pointless trivia for you.

Cheers,

[Force]

Err, I've gotten mixed up, obviously talking about his younger brother.

Marc Ventura would be about 25 btw.

Nope he is definately 28! I'd just give up now mate, one more and thats a strike!

[matchwinner]

the biggest rumour ive heard is that flloydy received a pay out of 90k.
one i didnt approve of was that of child porno stuff found,hang your head in shame whoever posted that one.
if an audit does show misappropriation of money why the pay out?
the biggest question on everybodies lips would have to be, how many & for how long has this been going on.

13 grounds needed for 1st & 2nd div games to go ahead, currently only 10 allocated,with a stipulation on the amount of time spent on ground(3 hrs) game day only,starting to think that season 07 is going to be a testy one for all & sundry.

until next time.

Although a lot of people don't like the size, our ground (Lower Plenty) is in great condition. Could play a game on it tomorrow if needed!!!

[Force]

Thats massive news, the corruption that has been going on for years has finally been uncovered for all to see. By these fossils being forced to resign it can only mean good things for the future of the Diamond valley league!!

[Brutal]

Some good points there Brutal, but if there has been criminal activities, then charges should be pressed. A Board of Management will be good, just like other local leagues, but it will bring additional costs to all clubs.

Wholeheartedly agree, criminal charges should be laid and all those who have been there for all this time should hand back there Life Memberships and never be allowed to participate in the running of a sporting organisation again. As for increased costs, the E.D.F.L and E.F.L run with a Board of Management paying substantially more in wages than the D.V.F.L and there participation costs are comparable, so I don`t see a need for increased costs to the clubs.

[Bubble Wrap]

If they've got the cash to do so, the league should pursue Floyd through the courts for every last cent he stole. I don't care if he's ill or not, that's money that's come from clubs, from the hard work of volunteers, from junior parents, from sponsors, from the people that support the comp and its players week in, week out. And that c u n t stole it.

No sympathy for the man whatsoever. Return it to the league and the clubs.

[Damien]

I understand this angle may become whitewashed in the expected flurry of posts RE : DVFL meeting last night. Although i can't help but wonder just who may be upset and dissapointed that the DVFL committe has been shown the door. Over the years there has been much talk about conspiracy theories relating to everything from bias umpiring in finals to which club will host finals games, and also why we have our League Presentaion at certain venues - and everything inbetween. Up until now it has all been heresay. Nothing proven, yet quite abit alledged. All previous conspiracy theories died in time, mainly due to people believing such theories would never be allowed to happen. Thinking that if such theoires did exist, they would need to be overseen and performed with the knowledge of the DVFL commitee. We put our trust in them so therefore we scuttled most consp theories. Well, well, well. Now that our security blanket has been taken away from us - That being 'We trust the DVFL commitee to do all that is right' where does it leave us? Will it now open up a huge Pandora's Box, re-surfacing all those conspiracy theories we put to bed years ago? Floyddy and co seem to have been driven by the evil $$dollar. If they were alledgedlly corrupt in financials, it wouldnt be too hard to lace their pockets for 'favours'.
I realise such a topic doesn't gain much. And we should be concentrating upon supporting the new intrem board. But it is such a juicy topic that i couldnt resist.
Again i pose the question - Who, or for that matter, which clubs may be upset that the DVFL commitee has been shown the door?
And secondary - In time, what is going to come out - and from whom?

[devil's advocte]

If they've got the cash to do so, the league should pursue Floyd through the courts for every last cent he stole. I don't care if he's ill or not, that's money that's come from clubs, from the hard work of volunteers, from junior parents, from sponsors, from the people that support the comp and its players week in, week out. And that c u n t stole it.

No sympathy for the man whatsoever. Return it to the league and the clubs.

I agree BW, only problem is that Floyd has nothing. I've been told floyd has lost all the dv money gambling and his home accounts are in the same way.

Not sure if it is 100% but my source is adamant.

No point in spending more League/club money in legal costs and ending up with nothing in return
Only winner will be the lawyers

[Pheonix20]

I agree BW, only problem is that Floyd has nothing. I've been told floyd has lost all the dv money gambling and his home accounts are in the same way.

Not sure if it is 100% but my source is adamant.

No point in spending more League/club money in legal costs and ending up with nothing in return
Only winner will be the lawyers


I've heard Floydy has a property up on the Murray somewhere valued at 400 g. If thats true then there is no need for lawyers or sueing it is simply a police matter where the league makes an application for compensation and ALL of Floyds assetts are seized and sold at auction to recoup any lost funds. All work would be done by police under confiscation of profits laws at no expense to the league.

[Bubble Wrap]

Carlsberg's post is doing the rounds on the e-mails now.

Reaction has been a mixture of anger (stealing from the clubs) and relief (that these incompetents are being shown the door).

[Jewelsandbullet]

I've heard Floydy has a property up on the Murray somewhere valued at 400 g. If thats true then there is no need for lawyers or sueing it is simply a police matter where the league makes an application for compensation and ALL of Floyds assetts are seized and sold at auction to recoup any lost funds. All work would be done by police under confiscation of profits laws at no expense to the league.

I don’t know enough about fraud legislation to know if that is possible – but I will take Pheonix’s word. If is possible then that should definitely happen.

I have received further information via our delegate (as will all Mont members via letter from the club) explaining the depth of this rort.

To say that it stinks is an understatement :thumbsd: :mad:

Stay tuned to the outcome of the special AGM.

[FOOTYBOSS]

Nope he is definately 28! I'd just give up now mate, one more and thats a strike!

Mark Ventura is only 26 Force, he was a year below me at school.

[jonesy86]

Mark Ventura is only 26 Force, he was a year below me at school.

or he is 28 and a little slow on the uptake

[The Tiger's Nuts]

Herald Sun has just got hold of the story, only a week late:

CLUBS from a major Melbourne football league will meet tonight to discuss financial irregularities uncovered in an internal audit.
Diamond Valley Football League president Roy Ward yesterday confirmed there was a "problem" that was being investigated.

Mr Ward said there were financial issues involving the use of thousands of dollars and the league had lost huge sums that were the subject of rumours.

"The problem is being addressed. Action will be taken," he said.

A senior league official resigned recently because of ill health.

[Force]

Mark Ventura is only 26 Force, he was a year below me at school.

You sure about that boss? Im 24 and he was at least 3 or 4 years above me at school. This must be the biggest bigfooty topic at the moment! who gives a toss about the dvfooty board demise! What is Marc "ace" Ventura's age?

[FOOTYBOSS]

You sure about that boss? Im 24 and he was at least 3 or 4 years above me at school. This must be the biggest bigfooty topic at the moment! who gives a toss about the dvfooty board demise! What is Marc "ace" Ventura's age?

Positive, he was year level below me at school.

[Force]

Positive, he was year level below me at school.

How about I just ask him how old he is. Might make it easier!:thumbsu:
You can rest easy now everyone, please continue your discussion on the dv board demise.

[joshooaa]

I played for two years under Marc's dad Vito Ventura at Eltham Juniors. We had an unbelievable team and won two premierships back-to-back (u/15's & u/17's). The only problem was Vito was the worst coach ever along with his side kick marc who was pretty ordinary too. He realised that no one liked him so took his two sons (Marc and Dave) to Mill Park and coached that team the next year into the grand final. Only thing was we destroyed them in the grand final to take our third straight.

The one thing more fulfilling than that was beating the undefeated Monty in our second granfinal.

Just a bit of pointless trivia for you.

Cheers,

Chewbacca, I was one of your teamates in each of those Grandfinals. Not hard to work out who I am, who are you??

[the dv champ]

if brown has left bundoora that will complete the trio super coach vin dattoli dropped for last years finals, matty brown, adrain wilson and dave attard. just a coincidence or does the coach have something to do with that decision. i think everyone will agree if vinny continues to coach bundoora it will spread out the young talent all over the league thanks vinny. plenty of room at monty boys feel free to come down.

[the dv champ]

at least now not only will the league be run properly but hopefully we will have a real tribunal system, not the kangaroo court we have now.

[whistle blower]

hows this one.
secretary floyd had credit card with 2 k limit for last 9 years,receipts from crown casino & bundoora pokies.
how & when didnt he think he would get caught.
president ward denies knowledge of card, makes you think if he knew anything at all footy wise.
148k overdraft to bank,clubs will find it tough next few years.
had a look at todays paper in situation vacant, couldnt find a spot for local league searching for fresh blood to run promising competition.
have also heard said secretary had shelf company.


til next time

[McGoo]

Any guys unhappy with there treatment at any club.... we at Greensborough would be worth a call......the run a professional ship, everyone gets all that is promised AND we have a quality list of young players and we are building for a long term stint at the top of Divi One.... might take a couple of years but all the ingredients are there..... so if your unhappy just give us a call.... wont have you got to lose...nothing... 0448 704 400.

[McGoo]

Any guys unhappy with there treatment at any club.... we at Greensborough would be worth a call......the run a professional ship, everyone gets all that is promised AND we have a quality list of young players and we are building for a long term stint at the top of Divi One.... might take a couple of years but all the ingredients are there..... so if your unhappy just give us a call.... what have you got to lose...nothing... 0448 704 400.

[Dv_Worm]

Fat Boy Floyd over many year's would never accpet cheques as payment, he would request cash and cash only,i bet you can all guess where it went, thats right, went straight in the back pocket, and you got no recipt

The Dvfl will be much better off with that fat bastard gone, he is nothing other then a two faced, your best friend one minute, stabbing you in the back the next.

The Dvfl was never run by the delegates, it was run into the ground by the fossils such as Ward, Floyd, Andrews, and Buckland, and you could also say the clubs that where throwing money there way, you wonder why the same clubs get the benifits of finals, vote counts, ect.

I congratulate Heildelberg for getting the ball rolling, if it where not for them wanting to leave the valley, Football Victoria may never have became involved, and floyd and his mates would have been sticking there fingers in the pie for many years to come

Bye Bye Fat Boy Floyd

[Juniors_Files_Rort]

The President denies all knowledge of the goings on at Dvfl House, Rubbish, well something a not so innocent man would say, has a certin similarity to Bill Clinton dont you think?

The President, The Vice Presidents and The Seretary have all played Pivotal roles in corrupting the league to this extent with there under the table dealings!

Corruption starts at the top, ther is no use denying that Mr President

The Secretary seems fancied him self as a book keeper, a not so good one some might say, paying of Credit cards and gambling debets????

There is one obvious tune, many a time i've heared the lines, " The recipts in the mail", no wonder he loved to deal in cash over the counter, loved the pokies so it has been reported


Also makes one wonder, if the amounts reportedly taken on gates at finals games where infact correct, or rather how much went to buying a house on the Murry, must have been some shifty work there on the books Mr Secretary!

I wonder if we will ever see The Secretarys face around the valley again, alot of unhappy footballers out there one would imagine

[Cole Trickle]

Just wondering how other clubs are going with numbers at training. Down at panther place i know a lot of blokes have droped off a bit due to the season being put back a month.

[Dv_Worm]

A song for Floydie, The Gambler, By Kenny Rogers, can you see the irony?

[the dv champ]

how much money do u really think is missing? finals alone is $15 for entry 4 weeks of finals and grand final day last year would have attracted at least 6 thousand people over the day, either fat floydy has taken a ******** load or the shifty tip rats on the gate have taken their share as well. about time all this has happened hopefully football vic go through the whole dv including the tip rats.

[fig9]

Just wondering how other clubs are going with numbers at training. Down at panther place i know a lot of blokes have droped off a bit due to the season being put back a month.

West Preston's training is still very solid, with pretty good numbers considering the weather(heat), and the season being put back..
Seems to be the thing to do on this forum......... West preston are also welcoming any unhappy players or new recruits .. If your looking for an established divi 1 club with a fantastic mixutre of youth and experience, with the club on the up and looking to play finals footy.. Training Monday, Wednesday, Thursday(boxing) all at Moore Park Reservior at 6pm and some saturday mornings and different locations.. All welcome..:thumbsu:

[Juniors_Files_Rort]

Senior Vice president Andrew, there is a topic!

Former Preisdent of his beloved North Heidelberg Football Club, moved on to bigger and better things as Senior Vice President with the DVFL.

I do wonder, if he along with others had there share of the 500K pie??

Senior Vice President Andrew, was the Chairman of the Investigation Committee, tasked with the investigation of any matter raised by a DVFL Club, League Executive member, DVFL office bearer or Umpires whether an on-field or off-field incident.

Mr Andrew's beloved North Heidelberg, a regualr on the Investigation Committee's schedul, where the untouchables of the DVFL.

On more then 1 occasion Mr Andrew, refused to step down as a sitting member, and also as chair of an investigation as stated in DVFL rules, where a vice-president has had prior connection with any of the two clubs in question, (before being elected to the independent post of DVFL vice president), these vice presidents are not permitted to sit and hear the investigation where a previous connection to one of the clubs has been acknowledged.

On all occasions, ruling's where made in the favour of North Heidelberg, no matter how serious the implication of them being invloved had been, and furthermore, where already on a bond, for earlier, feral behavior, bond was not taken.

Mr Andrew was very much a corrupt member of the DVFL, and no doubt is a contributing factor to the demise of the current Executive.

How in an Investigation, does 1 party, have 2 members from said club being represented, whilst the other party involved, was only allowed 1 member?

How much money did Mr Andrew make in kick backs from North Heildelberg?

How many clubs have been unfairly dealt with under the Andrews Investigation Commitee?

Mr Andrew, Shame Shame Shame, once a dog always a dog

[Dv_Worm]

Another Vice President up for discussion would have to be Mr Buckland, a Real Estate Agent in the Valley.

In a ranking of credibility of Australian professions, Mr Buclkland come's somewhere down the bottom, near used-car salesmen and politicians, not to mention, the fact he was a Vice President of the DVFL

This man likes to play the Judge, the Jury and the Executioner.

This man was gunning to take down Preident Roy Ward, but was unsucsessful, but makes you ask the question, did he have his finger in the pie also, did he take kick backs from his old club, Whitelsea???

On more then one occasion, Mr Buclkland physically man handled a Junior President, what sort of league official would do that you ask???

Also on more then one occasion, whilst in the capacity as Vice President and Ground Manager at a Junior Grand Final Day, was seen in the Whitelsea Club House, consuming alchool, a big no no durring an under 11's game of Football Mr Buckland!

I do remember seeing mr Bucland one week driving a Benz, and then the next week driving a new Land Rover, DVFL money at hard work one might think????

Mr Buckland, like counter part Mr Andrew, loved to rule in the Invesitgation Committee, and like Mr Andrew, is one of those men, you can either love or hate, with a passion, and he himself, was one of those people who would hate you, or hate you more.

Mr Buckland also had racial tendancies, no secret there, being a member of the Freemansons, he hated ethnic clubs within the DVFL, and he made this no secret, nor did the League

To Sum up Mr Buckland, what can you say, other then good riddens to bad rubbish, a rasict meber of the DVFL Executive

[Damien]

You sound one and the same person, even tho u have two different nics.
Some heavy stuff there. Interesting, but unfounded. Interesting tho.
Junior files and DV Worm, do you belong to a club within the DV?

[Chewbacca]

Chewbacca, I was one of your teamates in each of those Grandfinals. Not hard to work out who I am, who are you??

Hey Josh how you been mate?

I guess without giving too much away (as everyone likes to keep their secret identity on here) i played on the wing, wore number 18 and was sometimes called "dollar".

You still playing footy mate? Still at Eltham?

[leg-a-lamb]

if we are talking recruits when are we going to see the bone crusher from monty ciavola, alot of people want him to return, I know I do! A Swindon at centre half is soft and will again be found out early in the season, just like last year when he went down playing against us! Will Mont ever win a flag? I can't see it in my time! Too many soft players, thank god I barrack for a real club. North once again will work out who's soft down at Para Rd. If Heidelberg left the league we would have no one to play!!!!!!!!!!

[fig9]

if we are talking recruits when are we going to see the bone crusher from monty ciavola, alot of people want him to return, I know I do! A Swindon at centre half is soft and will again be found out early in the season, just like last year when he went down playing against us! Will Mont ever win a flag? I can't see it in my time! Too many soft players, thank god I barrack for a real club. North once again will work out who's soft down at Para Rd. If Heidelberg left the league we would have no one to play!!!!!!!!!!

NO ONE TO PLAY!! Just a whisper leg a lamb, watch out for the roosters mate.. Top coach at the helm with some very handy recruits, and a fit side underneath him... Watch this space closely..:p

[leg-a-lamb]

NO ONE TO PLAY!! Just a whisper leg a lamb, watch out for the roosters mate.. Top coach at the helm with some very handy recruits, and a fit side underneath him... Watch this space closely..:p


The rosters will finish bottom three, every year you say you have big recruits. Go back to second division, next minute you will tell me cork head is back. Is Hank still running the bar, that is the only thing half decent down at west! Half your team are over weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[turtz]

if we are talking recruits when are we going to see the bone crusher from monty ciavola, alot of people want him to return, I know I do! A Swindon at centre half is soft and will again be found out early in the season, just like last year when he went down playing against us! Will Mont ever win a flag? I can't see it in my time! Too many soft players, thank god I barrack for a real club. North once again will work out who's soft down at Para Rd. If Heidelberg left the league we would have no one to play!!!!!!!!!!

North? A real club???? Yeah what happened over christmas time really proved that! :confused:

Anyway, I would be surprised if you make finals this year. Lost a lot of quality, have you picked anyone up?

[leg-a-lamb]

[quote=turtz;6760912]North? A real club???? Yeah what happened over christmas time really proved that! :confused:

Get back on your hill, and start drinking cans. Who do think the best player is at Mont? Alot of soft soft players, obviously you only watch mate ?

alot of us here at north are looking to whipe some of you mont blokes right out this year, epecially the balled forward pocket !

[turtz]

[quote=turtz;6760912]North? A real club???? Yeah what happened over christmas time really proved that! :confused:

Get back on your hill, and start drinking cans. Who do think the best player is at Mont? Alot of soft soft players, obviously you only watch mate ?

alot of us here at north are looking to whipe some of you mont blokes right out this year, epecially the balled forward pocket !

Balled????? Is that suppose to be bald? Thought so.

Timmy Watson, favourite player and would put you on your rss before you could count to 3. However judging by your spelling, he might have a minute or two before you got there, so that's not a fair fight.

You blokes really don't have much to play for this year and coming on here saying your after Mont proves that. I'd be more worried about Diamo and West, who are coming for 4th position.

[leg-a-lamb]

[quote=leg-a-lamb;6760977]

Balled????? Is that suppose to be bald? Thought so.

Timmy Watson, favourite player and would put you on your rss before you could count to 3. However judging by your spelling, he might have a minute or two before you got there, so that's not a fair fight.

You blokes really don't have much to play for this year and coming on here saying your after Mont proves that. I'd be more worried about Diamo and West, who are coming for 4th position.


He should have stayed in the NT or in the Goulburn Valley, remember the bloke would took him apart in the Grand Final a few years ago. Mont should have won that flag (West Preston), his opponent was best on ground. Can tackle, can read the game but no skills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good forward pocket at North! J.King would date the ferret ! what about over paid Ottens, very poor year I've heard his a really good around the club! I also heard plugger is back?, best player at Mont is Bomber. Soon to be a North player!

[Kickass]

c'mon Turtz, The panther surely would be a chance of top 4 as well!

Don't worry about leg-a-lamb, he is probably just another 4th generation , dole collecting sniper from down Olympic Villiage way. Knows nothing about real DV Footy and is living on past Doggie glories.

I for one, never discount NH as they have an uncanny ability to lift even when they are undermanned. But I do agree thay have lost plenty of the talent they have boasted over past seasons.

They have still got some good kids down there and a few handy older players, but i think their window of opportunity is closed for now. Particularly as they will have no body supporting them on the DVFL commitee .

[fig9]

The rosters will finish bottom three, every year you say you have big recruits. Go back to second division, next minute you will tell me cork head is back. Is Hank still running the bar, that is the only thing half decent down at west! Half your team are over weight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The ROSTERS (roosters).. Your definitely from North....... :D
Coming from a club, where players turn on their own teammates when they leave for different reasons.. Scratching names off honour boards, and burning players photo.. Great club... West will finish on top of the doggies, who are treading water.....
:thumbsu: