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The Toecutter
25 Jun 2007, 21:53
I have heard recently the Wodonga City Council is keen on the idea of a club being established or relocated (Wodonga Saints?) in Baranduda. The Saints are believed to be lukewarm on the idea, especially after relocating from Bethanga 7 years ago. The council have already relocated a cricket club (Paragon) out there and see a football club as the next logical step, with it's ever growing population especially for the development of junior football and the community as a whole. They have already established a quality oval out there but want it to be used year around. Will this ever happen:confused:
Run Straight
26 Jun 2007, 08:53
I have heard recently the Wodonga City Council is keen on the idea of a club being established or relocated (Wodonga Saints?) in Baranduda. The Saints are believed to be lukewarm on the idea, especially after relocating from Bethanga 7 years ago. The council have already relocated a cricket club (Paragon) out there and see a football club as the next logical step, with it's ever growing population especially for the development of junior football and the community as a whole. They have already established a quality oval out there but want it to be used year around. Will this ever happen:confused:
Toecutter, you are the Craig Hutchinson of the Tallangatta League, breaking the big stories. First, move the grand final, now a team for Baranduda. Have you heard this from a reliable source on the council ? If so, it would be a great idea for the township of Baranduda, as it will grow & grow out there. Close to town and will be in a good league for guys who don't want to play O&M. Can only be successful with the full backing of the council tho. Whether it be the Saints or not I think it will work. My personal opinion is that it would be better for them to try to start from scratch, and not inherit the problems & reputation of the Saints. But who knows - reputations can turn around pretty quickly as we've seen.
The Toecutter
3 Jul 2007, 17:58
Toecutter, you are the Craig Hutchinson of the Tallangatta League, breaking the big stories. First, move the grand final, now a team for Baranduda. Have you heard this from a reliable source on the council ? If so, it would be a great idea for the township of Baranduda, as it will grow & grow out there. Close to town and will be in a good league for guys who don't want to play O&M. Can only be successful with the full backing of the council tho. Whether it be the Saints or not I think it will work. My personal opinion is that it would be better for them to try to start from scratch, and not inherit the problems & reputation of the Saints. But who knows - reputations can turn around pretty quickly as we've seen.Don't worry RS, 'Hutchy' might have a few more 'scoops' later on in the TDFL and O and M season as it draws to a close:)
Don't worry RS, 'Hutchy' might have a few more 'scoops' later on in the TDFL and O and M season as it draws to a close:)
Waste of time putting the Saints out there... They have been applying to play there for the past couple of years. Leave the saints at Martin Park and put a new team out there..?
It may or may not work, but you would have to think, how many players that would drive past that ground on there way to Yack, Kiewa & Dederang, could they be inticed.....
Would not think players would be a problem at Baranduda, as the Saint's coach lives out there, as well as Michael Nixon from Howlong, Matt Hooper & Nathan Ardern from Barny.
Bring back the 80's
5 Jul 2007, 08:54
Waste of time putting the Saints out there... They have been applying to play there for the past couple of years. Leave the saints at Martin Park and put a new team out there..?
It may or may not work, but you would have to think, how many players that would drive past that ground on there way to Yack, Kiewa & Dederang, could they be inticed.....
Would not think players would be a problem at Baranduda, as the Saint's coach lives out there, as well as Michael Nixon from Howlong, Matt Hooper & Nathan Ardern from Barny.
What are the Saints doing wrong now?
How many players live in wodonga, who travel all over the country side for a game of footy? Why can't they intice them to Martin park.
When "Chuck" was coaching they had players everywhere, but still struggled to field a 3rds side. Maybe putting all their efforts into senior footy at the expense of juniors is comming back to bite them now?
IN & UNDER
5 Jul 2007, 16:41
[quote=skipper;8015237]Waste of time putting the Saints out there... They have been applying to play there for the past couple of years. Leave the saints at Martin Park and put a new team out there..?
Are you fair dinkum? Totally ludricrous to believe the TDFL could sustain another side near Wodonga at the moment. It is my belief clubs in the league are less than satisfied with the Saints failure to attract juniors again this season and the rumblings will get louder. :thumbsu:
reggieray
5 Jul 2007, 17:12
[quote=skipper;8015237]Waste of time putting the Saints out there... They have been applying to play there for the past couple of years. Leave the saints at Martin Park and put a new team out there..?
Are you fair dinkum? Totally ludricrous to believe the TDFL could sustain another side near Wodonga at the moment. It is my belief clubs in the league are less than satisfied with the Saints failure to attract juniors again this season and the rumblings will get louder. :thumbsu:
its funny how raiders and wodonga can field 5 under 17 sides if you count sunday juniors??? the saints should look at moving or fix there juniors!!!!