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Teams start training early to have that edge over the opposition. I think training this early runs the risk of players losing interest during the season. Gone are the days where footy was fun. It's a job for a lot of guys now with the amount of money being flicked around.

Have heard the Benalla Saints are in a fair bit of debt and are throwing extra money around at their local kids to stay. Any truth in this?

Do you guys think there'll be a chance of Ovens & Murray teams trying to join the GVFL in the future years? A lot of people seem pretty upset and disappointed the way the league is being managed at the moment.

I am not certain on anything and it could be small town rumours/big footy rubbish but Shane McKean is coaching Gooambat where a lot of the saints reserves players are linked, Mellington linked with Albury (again). Money talks, will be interesting to see if a few follow the money

You would think that would be the case... I haven't heard of any new recruits only departures at the Saints. Like I said earlier, the loss of a few players could hurt their depth to cover injuries.

Didn't Donehue play at All Blacks this season? Would find it strange if he left to play at another O&K club

Word on the street is Benalla is going to lose a considerable amount of their reserves players to an Ovens & King side. Not sure how true this is, but it's what I've heard. Would surely hurt their depth if this is the case.

Who wins this weekends game between Rochy and Benalla?

As well as Buckley, the other thing I find quite amusing is Josh Mellington kicks close to 100 goals in the H&A season and polls 3 votes... Seriously?!

They must be pretty confident he can bring a few with him... 15+ maybe? I wouldn't think this seasons players would stay if the previous coach isn't coaching there.

Interesting to hear that All Blacks have appointed a 21 year old playing coach for the seniors. Big task ahead after seeing some of the results from this season.

If Mellington is found guilty, do you think Benalla can win the premiership without him? 90+ goals out of a GV side is a huge spot to fill.

Seahunt is out of bait after the amount you guys just swallowed!

Who wins this weeks blockbuster between Benalla and Rochester and why? Will the home ground advantage for Benalla and trip from Rochy be factors?

I actually have a lot of close mates that play or are associated with Greta. It is a fantastic club with an excellent culture. I'm not sure why there is so much hate towards them. By the sounds of it, their people and club sound a lot more welcoming than some of the other people on here.