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This needs its own thread as there is going to be a lot of news and comment on this over the next 6 months.
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AFL funding it. Would also expect that the AFL sides would do more traveling than the VFL sides.How will this work? How are sides like port Melbourne/ Coburg/ Williamstown etc going to be able to afford interstate travel etc if there are teams from the northern states involved..
That’s a big call considering They’re leaking money left right and centre. Will be good to see if the competition works though, would hate to see the Victorian stand alone clubs fold.AFL funding it.
They had to for development reasons.That’s a big call considering They’re leaking money left right and centre. Will be good to see if the competition works though, would hate to see the Victorian stand alone clubs fold.
It may only be the 4 AFL reserves sides. I doubt anymore will. NT had already puled out a few months ago.Of the 9 (?) NEAFL sides, how many are expected to actually play in the VFL?
I don't know enough about the comp but would you expect the four AFL sides from NSW/QLD to try and maintain separate teams?
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For someone that doesn't quite understand the why.
Are you able to explain why the AFL are doing this? Was this in the pipeline and COVID was just the excuse, was it needed? Good thing? Bad thing?
Of the 9 (?) NEAFL sides, how many are expected to actually play in the VFL?
I don't know enough about the comp but would you expect the four AFL sides from NSW/QLD to try and maintain separate teams?
They had to know something given it was public at least 3 months ago that the NT was out and the league was folding.If it's true the way they notified the NEAFL sides is pretty poor TBH.. They have a responsibility to look after people who have investment into their businesses better than that.
Having a little bit to do with one i know it was a considerable investment from a lot of people to try and build the program/club.
Literally just had it confirmed that they already knew. Just another bullshit article...They had to know something given it was public at least 3 months ago that the NT was out and the league was folding.
I'd guess Sydney Uni would be a part of it.Southport are reportedly keen. Money won’t be an issue there. Not sure sure on the others.
I’m not sure what the NEAFL salary cap is but I think somebody mentioned it was $200k. The VFL standalone is about $400k. So it’s a significant jump. Though those figures are pre-COVID and might be reduced.
The largest second-tier football competition in Australia is set to begin in April next year and will consist of a 16-round season, providing all players with a premium standard of football.
The VFL and east coast second-tier competition will integrate into a streamlined calendar for men’s football with the 2021 NAB League Boys, with both seasons set to begin in April, running concurrently with the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
All clubs will have connections to community clubs and pathway programs, including a varied alignment to Under-19 NAB League clubs for Victorian-based teams.
The name of the competition will be announced in the coming weeks with the competition to maintain a strong connection to the heritage of the respective Hard Yakka / Totally workwear VFL and Toyota NEAFL competitions and the communities who support them.
The VFL and east coast second-tier competition will sit alongside the SANFL and the WAFL in 2021 to provide players with the highest level of second-tier football. The AFL will continue to work with all AFL clubs on their non-selected AFL players ahead of their respective 2021 seasons.
The AFL will continue to work closely with AFL NSW/ACT and AFL Queensland to ensure the continued development and progression of premier men’s and women’s competitions in the State and Territory.
The salary cap is set at $200,000 for standalone clubs and $100,000 for AFL and aligned clubs. As previously communicated, there will be no licence fee payable by any club to participate in the 2021 second-tier competition with the AFL to subsidise all approved club travel for interstate matches.
A date for commencement of pre-season training ahead of the 2021 season will be advised in due course.
The AFL will continue to review all arrangements including return-to-train and return-to-play protocols in consultation with clubs, the various State Governments and respective Health Officers to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved in this competition remains the priority.
I'm missing something. 23 teams and a 16 round comp?VFL Dons to compete in east coast second-tier comp
The AFL confirms there will be 22 licences in the new-look east coast second-tier competition.www.essendonfc.com.au
Confirmed licences:
Standalone second-tier clubs: Aspley, Coburg, Frankston, Northern Bullants, Port Melbourne, Southport, Werribee, Williamstown
Standalone AFL clubs: Brisbane Lions, Carlton, Collingwood, Essendon, Footscray, Geelong Cats, Gold Coast SUNS, GWS GIANTS, North Melbourne, Richmond, Sydney Swans
Aligned clubs: Sandringham, Box Hill Hawks, Casey Demons
Limited interstate travel for the non-AFL teams, I reckon.I'm missing something. 23 teams and a 16 round comp?
In some ways that makes sense, in others it's just another half arsed effort.Limited interstate travel for the non-AFL teams, I reckon.
The likes of Frankston and Coburg can barely afford a team in a city competition, if you want them flying up the east coast it'll be AFL subsidised forever.In some ways that makes sense, in others it's just another half arsed effort.