Bulldogs recruiting Zones

[JJHunter]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-03/victorian-clubs-handed-afl-funding-for-academies

Next generation AFL club academies – Victorian clubs region allocation
Western Bulldogs – Western Melbourne, Wimmera, Mallee, South West Victoria, Ballarat, (North Ballarat Rebels & Western Jets)

I really dont like the idea of these talent pools and academies Be interested in everyone elses thoughts.
I hate that there is a system that stops us from securing the best possibly talent at whatever pick we have.

 

[GreatSouthWest]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-03/victorian-clubs-handed-afl-funding-for-academies

Next generation AFL club academies – Victorian clubs region allocation
Western Bulldogs – Western Melbourne, Wimmera, Mallee, South West Victoria, Ballarat, (North Ballarat Rebels & Western Jets)

I really dont like the idea of these talent pools and academies Be interested in everyone elses thoughts.
I hate that there is a system that stops us from securing the best possibly talent at whatever pick we have.

It's a fighting fund against other sports, not a hit against the established drafting pool process as I understand it.

I like it.

 

[Dry Rot]

Thoughts on the zone we've been given?

 

[BallaratBulldog]

North should not have the Western Jets shared with us.

I don't think this is going to end well for competition balance.

 

[VitalDread]

I remember talking about zones last year and got called crazy
Crazzzy i tells you

This is a great move, designed to help develop both guys and girls.

 

[Testekill]

At least the Mallee region (Swan Hill, Midura and surroundings) has produced some quality footballers in the past in Herb Henderson & Matty Croft. That's more than can be said of Wimmera which has only really produced one player of note in Adam Goodes.

 

[stefoid]

But isnt it only for 'multicultural' players? Western victoria is very white bread. Cant see us getting many players from it.

 

[VitalDread]

Its all designed to

But isnt it only for 'multicultural' players? Western victoria is very white bread. Cant see us getting many players from it.

Its designed to help develop multicultural as well as other nationalities

 

[Testekill]

I assume that it would also count towards people jumping over from other sports.

 

[Yojimbo]

The teams with academies do not seem to be restricted to
minority groups, i am puzzled somewhat.

 

[gangsta deluxe]

What is their definition of 'multicultural'?

This would surely have to come under the category of being a first or second generation migrant. Anything more is highly spurious and would be subject to gaming.

With Indigenous players this is less difficult, assuming they can provide proof of Indigeneity.

 

[BRG93]

 

[DogDays]

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Carlton sure got bent over the table.


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[JAMES_B_101]

I can see there being big benefits out of the whole city of Ballarat/North Ballarat association. Hopefully we can find some talent in our zone and develop it through the rebels system. I like the idea and if we can find some quality and have priority access to it I won't feel as annoyed at the expansion clubs doing it every year. Keeping in mind we should have multiple father son prospects coming through at the same time.

 

[Pugz89]

Would expect North will get sth tassie when Tas is distributed, which means they should lose jets, leaving us with them and Rebels.

 

[ossie_21]

I don't suppose Gary Ablett Jnr would like to live in a quiet country town like Ararat when he retires to raise his footy-playing kids, yeah?

 

[RUNVS]

I don't suppose Gary Ablett Jnr would like to live in a quiet country town like Ararat when he retires to raise his footy-playing kids, yeah?

With his Aboriginal wife?

 

[GreatSouthWest]

Anyone of note will be identified and go through the usual TAC/state based junior teams. This is purely a grassroots brand extension to deter a 'minorities' from moving into other sports at a young age.

 

[ossie_21]

With his Aboriginal wife?

Yes.

Didn't realise it was for different ethnic backgrounds, thought it was a Sydney type of academy zone happening, carry on then.

 

[Mr. Walker]

At least the Mallee region (Swan Hill, Midura and surroundings) has produced some quality footballers in the past in Herb Henderson & Matty Croft. That's more than can be said of Wimmera which has only really produced one player of note in Adam Goodes.

Tim Watson says hi.

 

[VitalDread]

Dogs now control the westetn suburbs

 

[Testekill]

Dogs now control the westetn suburbs

As in barely the suburbs at all and instead the west of the state.

 

[VitalDread]

As in barely the suburbs at all and instead the west of the state.

Being on the other side im not sure where the Western starts haha

 

[Doggies7]

I remember talking about zones last year and got called crazy
Crazzzy i tells you

This is a great move, designed to help develop both guys and girls.

I can't speak for anyone else but I was referring to the draft being done purely from zones being crazy which it absolutely is. This is fine and can't see anyone having a real problem with it, just a development/ sport retention type thing.

 

[maddog37]

At least the Mallee region (Swan Hill, Midura and surroundings) has produced some quality footballers in the past in Herb Henderson & Matty Croft. That's more than can be said of Wimmera which has only really produced one player of note in Adam Goodes.

Roger Merrett. Merve Neagle. Glen Hawker. Shane Hird. Adrian Hickmott.