perspective
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- Jun 15, 2012
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In my opinion the VAFA take rep footy a fait bit more seriously than some other leagues. That may be due to the fact blokes that play in the EFL are on good coin and clubs paying the coin do not want them injured representing the EFL. Whereas the VAFA clubs do not pay players ( well most don't) and therefore are more inclined to support the concept, In most cases the VAFA have players that either all went to school together that play with the old boys or district clubs that have a junior infrastructure that all came through together which promotes that culture but I know of at least 2 VAFA clubs that do not support the concept and encourage their players to not be available. Yes EFL has many junior clubs too, but most of the better players in the EFL are not neccesarily "home grown" just look at the clearances this year.
Will be interesting. Good luck to all Leagues.
Will be interesting. Good luck to all Leagues.