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Reggie is it true that part of your plans will involve the signing up of the great man Tommy Kite as coach?
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Would be great for the league i know our blokes would be rapt to play against more than 5 other sides even if had to make the trek down. Especially now were getting a 2's side back on the park this year. Might Bullioh a bit of competition for recruiting players into the league. Dunno how we would go gettin junior numbers though.Heard from 2 separate senior coaches that Wodonga Saints were approached to join the Upper Murray if they relocate back to Bethanga for the 2011 season.
Looking at their results against Tallangatta and Kiewa this year I'd think even you blokes would get a win against them Demon!Would be great for the league i know our blokes would be rapt to play against more than 5 other sides even if had to make the trek down. Especially now were getting a 2's side back on the park this year. Might Bullioh a bit of competition for recruiting players into the league. Dunno how we would go gettin junior numbers though.
Would this idea be back on the agenda at all? Clearly the arrangement at Wodonga isn't working. I know they are trying hard by building up from the juniors, but surely most of the good junior players are going to try Raiders or Bulldogs. I can't see the club surviving under its current model.
The Hume league had this problem a decade ago but they went with mergers as Walbundrie, Brocklesby and Burrumbuttock were terrible and they didn't have any other option other than merging. I can't see too many clubs in the tallangatta league wanting to merge with them. Pity they do have juniors but most of them leave for O and M thirds or to other bush clubs, hopefully they can turn it around but I wouldn't bet on it.Totally agree on this, most leagues need to be revamped
what was the merged team called? Walbybuttock?The Hume league had this problem a decade ago but they went with mergers as Walbundrie, Brocklesby and Burrumbuttock were terrible and they didn't have any other option other than merging. I can't see too many clubs in the tallangatta league wanting to merge with them. Pity they do have juniors but most of them leave for O and M thirds or to other bush clubs, hopefully they can turn it around but I wouldn't bet on it.
Sadly no, Rand-Walbundrie Tigers and Brock-Burrum Saints. Both sides have made Hume grand finals since merging with the Saints winning the flag a few years back.what was the merged team called? Walbybuttock?
Murray-Wodonga CRAYS/saints United!
Maxy Duncan to coach the 1's and Reggie Ray to do the 2's?stuff wodonga saints they are there own club with no links to the great bethanga....the oval is still there and the rooms are still standing...one of the best clubs to play for.....all bullioh is players who can't get a game at tallangatta......
This thread is only 11 years old but Wodonga Saints are looking at a part time relocation next season and a full move by 2020. Question is do they stay in the TDFL or move to the Upper Murray?
Tallangatta league div 2 for an Upper Murray team then maybe.The Upper Murray league will be disbanded within 5 years, junior numbers are horrible and reserves are even worse.
Actually the under 10’s numbers are pretty good across the board. It’s keeping these kids playing footy and keeping them in this league that’s the problem. Yes under 13’s numbers are average and the seconds are worse. There is a chance the league can survive if we can hold on to the kids but that’s medium to long term.The Upper Murray league will be disbanded within 5 years, junior numbers are horrible and reserves are even worse.
Word is Bullioh want out, could the Saints replace them OK?Actually the under 10’s numbers are pretty good across the board. It’s keeping these kids playing footy and keeping them in this league that’s the problem. Yes under 13’s numbers are average and the seconds are worse. There is a chance the league can survive if we can hold on to the kids but that’s medium to long term.