2nds VFL v Essendon @ Windy Hill - Sat 26th April @ 1 pm.

[MightyPies1]

Who do you have replacing Langdon in the seniors? Adams?

Bingo.

 

[motr]

Nah, we have a double team bye, then after 2 more games the VFL side has another bye for the state game, then another bye later in the year. The VFL is a sensationally well run competition.

Have you thought about what would happen if they didn't have these byes.

 

[Seedsfan]

Have you thought about what would happen if they didn't have these byes.

VFL season is shorter they don't need 4 byes

 

[mattys123]

Have you thought about what would happen if they didn't have these byes.

Each team could play each other more times?

For example we don't get to go to play Footscray at their home ground this year, which is just a disappointment.

 

[MagpieBat]

Each team could play each other more times?

For example we don't get to go to play Footscray at their home ground this year, which is just a disappointment.

The byes are to accommodate the VFL teams playing in the Foxtel Cup.

Personally, I think it sucks that we have to have our first 'official' bye just two weeks before the whole competition takes a week off for state rep footy, but I guess it's better than the ridiculous 4 byes each team had to have a couple of years ago...

 

[Seedsfan]

The byes are to accommodate the VFL teams playing in the Foxtel Cup.

Personally, I think it sucks that we have to have our first 'official' bye just two weeks before the whole competition takes a week off for state rep footy, but I guess it's better than the ridiculous 4 byes each team had to have a couple of years ago...

Why do they have a week off for state footy they don't in the NRL

 

[Scodog10]

Why do they have a week off for state footy they don't in the NRL

To the best of my knowledge it's because the state side is drawn exclusively from VFL listed players. Therefore it'd be a bit rough to schedule a Port Melbourne or Williamstown v Collingwood or Geelong.

Ultimately I think with good scheduling they could get around they just choose not to.

 

[Seedsfan]

To the best of my knowledge it's because the state side is drawn exclusively from VFL listed players. Therefore it'd be a bit rough to schedule a Port Melbourne or Williamstown v Collingwood or Geelong.

Ultimately I think with good scheduling they could get around they just choose not to.

AFL rookies are allowed to play. But it makes it easy, have Collingwood v Richmond, Bulldogs v Geelong, Essendon v Northern Blues, Casey v Werribee, Sandringham v Box Hill, North Ballarat v Bendigo, Coburg v Frankston and Port v Williamstown

 

[MagpieBat]

AFL rookies are allowed to play. But it makes it easy, have Collingwood v Richmond, Bulldogs v Geelong, Essendon v Northern Blues, Casey v Werribee, Sandringham v Box Hill, North Ballarat v Bendigo, Coburg v Frankston and Port v Williamstown

No, they're not anymore. That was changed a couple of years ago.

 

[Maggie5]

I'm heading down for the ANZAC Day weekend to catch both games.

Can someone tell which train to catch from the CBD to get to Windy Hill ? Where should I get off the train ?

Hopefully Marley will play this game. Get him back into normal (footballer) life ASAP.

Thanks in Advance.

Tram is also good, short walk to ground (3 mins).
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/local-areas/view/35

 

[Seedsfan]

No, they're not anymore. That was changed a couple of years ago.

Makes no difference they can fixture it so 2nds play each other and so do stand alones

 

[Scodog10]

To the best of my knowledge it's because the state side is drawn exclusively from VFL listed players. Therefore it'd be a bit rough to schedule a Port Melbourne or Williamstown v Collingwood or Geelong.

Ultimately I think with good scheduling they could get around they just choose not to.

Makes no difference they can fixture it so 2nds play each other and so do stand alones

Hence the bolded part of my initial comment. I was just attempting to answer your question anyway.

At the end of the day all clubs have to deal with it so we aren't being hampered anymore than our competitors. It's when one team is disadvantaged at the expense of others that questions must be asked.

 

[motr]

VFL season is shorter they don't need 4 byes

If you want your fringe players available, you need them playing VFL right to the end of the season. If it wasn't for the byes, how would you keep your fringe players as a viable option right to the end of the season.

 

[Seedsfan]

If you want your fringe players available, you need them playing VFL right to the end of the season. If it wasn't for the byes, how would you keep your fringe players as a viable option right to the end of the season.

Yeah it is a 16 team competition they can have the same length season as the AFL

 

[motr]

Yeah it is a 16 team competition they can have the same length season as the AFL

Just checked the our VFL fixture and you're right. We actually play a couple of teams twice, so why not more. Not sure why so many byes are necessary.

 

[Bay Pie]

Hoping to catch up with a few of you guys at this game.

I'll be the guy with Collingwood gear on. hehe. I'll have a 'rocket Eade' like white cap signed by Swanny & Maxy. Blue and grey jacket.

 

[vjknight]

I'll be the guy with Collingwood gear on. hehe..

do you look like dave or derek hine ?

 

[Bay Pie]

do you look like dave or derek hine ?

Aren't they one in the same Mrs Hird ?

 

[POKsPies252]

When does the team get announced?

 

[MyManLynch]

When does the team get announced?

Tonight; should be our strongest VFL side for sometime.

 

[mattys123]

Broomhead and Seedsman back, Marley named on an extended interchange;

 

[Jonno94]

This board is going to explode if Broomhead is BOG.

 

[blaze036]

Broomhead and Seedsman back, Marley named on an extended interchange;

Good thing Sam Williams still isn't in the team

 

[blaze036]

This board is going to explode if Broomhead is BOG.

I don't think there is that much exciting around Broomhead at the moment with several players overshadowing him

 

[Vicky Park]

Broomhead and Seedsman back, Marley named on an extended interchange;

Great news these two are back. Finally, FINALLY, our injuries are going down, and guys are coming in and pressing for places. It feels like I've been waiting forever to see Broomy debut, and hopefully it wont be long now (although I've no idea who he would push out of the senior team).