VAFA General Discussion 2022-2023-2024

[Chief]

Hi all.

Aucklander and I have had a couple of runs through recent posts in this thread and removed a few unsavoury comments.

The usual griping and gossip is par for the course, but some posts go overboard.

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[zeroseven]

Believe there will be a BIG VAFA announcement shortly. Seems divisions/sections may not be as secure as one thinks.

 

[Mounzer11]

Just dropping by - I’m an NFNL man, but in our area noticed Preston ammos appointed a coach that according to their own press release has only ever coached their own 19s. I know they got relegated from Premier C which is decent footy so surely they could get a better credentialed coach than that.

In case you missed it, St Kevins just appointed someone who has never coached before.
Its Premier C, not the AFL....

 

[Over The Post]

Believe there will be a BIG VAFA announcement shortly. Seems divisions/sections may not be as secure as one thinks.

Come on, spill. Interpret the smoke signals. Tell us the song the jungle drums are thrumming.

 

[Mappa]

Just dropping by - I’m an NFNL man, but in our area noticed Preston ammos appointed a coach that according to their own press release has only ever coached their own 19s. I know they got relegated from Premier C which is decent footy so surely they could get a better credentialed coach than that.

I don't know the new coach, but i think appointing someone associated with the juniors, and / or the Under 19s is a great idea. Up our way, it's tough to recruit big names in the Ammos, so developing the juniors is a good strategy, and if he's got a good relationship with the Unders, then they'll be inclined to stick around and grow with the club.

There's a lot of "ifs" in there, but on the face of it, it seems like the right appointment.

 

[Gia77]

Believe there will be a BIG VAFA announcement shortly. Seems divisions/sections may not be as secure as one thinks.

Lets have it!!!

 

[zeroseven]

Lets have it!!!

It is great that the VAFA Board left promotion and relegation in the hands of the clubs and the clubs alone. Excellent policy decision.

 

[bedford]

I don't know the new coach, but i think appointing someone associated with the juniors, and / or the Under 19s is a great idea. Up our way, it's tough to recruit big names in the Ammos, so developing the juniors is a good strategy, and if he's got a good relationship with the Unders, then they'll be inclined to stick around and grow with the club.

There's a lot of "ifs" in there, but on the face of it, it seems like the right appointment.

Totally agrees

 

[CARLTON2011]

Just dropping by - I’m an NFNL man, but in our area noticed Preston ammos appointed a coach that according to their own press release has only ever coached their own 19s. I know they got relegated from Premier C which is decent footy so surely they could get a better credentialed coach than that.

Don't under estimate George and his passion. Spent several years at the Panthers with George, he will give it his all and has been around footy constantly for many years.
Have to start your Senior Coaching career somewhere.

 

[vafaeye]

It is great that the VAFA Board left promotion and relegation in the hands of the clubs and the clubs alone. Excellent policy decision.

The All Seeing Eye
is blind to this
BUT
Smells a rat when coupled with your first post.

This can only be about Glen Eira/Brunswick or Monash Blues/Parkdale or another late up and down
Come on 007
Open up


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[bedford]

The All Seeing Eye
is blind to this
BUT
Smells a rat when coupled with your first post.

This can only be about Glen Eira/Brunswick or Monash Blues/Parkdale or another late up and down
Come on 007
Open up


​

Haven't Glen Eira gone up

 

[eth-dog]

Haven't Glen Eira gone up

Yep

 

[zeroseven]

The All Seeing Eye
is blind to this
BUT
Smells a rat when coupled with your first post.

This can only be about Glen Eira/Brunswick or Monash Blues/Parkdale or another late up and down
Come on 007
Open up


​

Lots of news > one enticing snippet from the corridors of zoom zone No > Board news is what I'm hinting at. Divisions within could be responsible for the one who jumped overboard yesterday and not returning. Gee how to lead you ducks to the water. Is it a coincidence that straight after the botched Constitution debacle long tall standing VAFA bored member says I'm out. Perhaps the Maestro should have portalised the bon voyage officially before BF delivers the info. Cryptic clue excellent credentials. Room for one more come December.

 

[Phantom Strobler]

A hearty congratulations and thankyou to GE President Ivan Delac for his 9 years in the job. Ivan is retiring which is sad for our club and football in general. His drive and foresight has made GE emerge as a well run prosperous club both on and off the field. Thanks to his efforts GE ended up the top VAFA club in 2021 result wise. Enjoy your retirement.

 

[zeroseven]

Just come out and say it ffs

Come on beddiebyes use the grey matter.

 

[bedford]

A hearty congratulations and thankyou to GE President Ivan Delac for his 9 years in the job. Ivan is retiring which is sad for our club and football in general. His drive and foresight has made GE emerge as a well run prosperous club both on and off the field. Thanks to his efforts GE ended up the top VAFA club in 2021 result wise. Enjoy your retirement.

Amazing job he's done , will be hard to replace .

 

[les argen]

Just dropping by - I’m an NFNL man, but in our area noticed Preston ammos appointed a coach that according to their own press release has only ever coached their own 19s. I know they got relegated from Premier C which is decent footy so surely they could get a better credentialed coach than that.

4 words on this
Mark Williams and AJAX

 

[WithThePeanuts]

Big congratulations to the Moose. An outstanding leader of a club on the rise. He’ll be a hard man to replace. I’d love to see him on the VAFA board one day.

hopefully it’s George Voyage that is standing down. He has added absolutely nothing as President.

 

[CrazyJoeFevola]

Cheers, guys. I wish him luck

 

[bedford]

I've had a fair crack at Glen Eira over the years , but at least they are the only club to have a crack and get promoted . Monash weak as piss !

 

[Max Leader]

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[Mounzer11]

I've had a fair crack at Glen Eira over the years , but at least they are the only club to have a crack and get promoted . Monash weak as piss !

Not true. Every grade had teams wanting to be promoted. Glen Eira got their wish.

I cannot fathom why a team who dominated the grade would not want to be promoted. Why play in the first place - just become a ClubXVIII club.

 

[beebee gun]

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Gutless VAFA and Monash Blues. Absolute Pi.. W..K

 

[bedford]

Not true. Every grade had teams wanting to be promoted. Glen Eira got their wish.

I cannot fathom why a team who dominated the grade would not want to be promoted. Why play in the first place - just become a ClubXVIII club.

They had a crack , Monash haven't , as Parkdale the same WAP

 

[FWIW]

FWIW maybe the Vafa should follow junior comps and just do grading games for 4 weeks and then adjust from week to week. FFS what a s**t show

 

[Over The Post]

Max Leader any chance of a screenshot or cut'n'paste of the article? My religion <--- eschews paywalls.

FWIW - like Hoppers Crossing when my kids were juniors, tank the grading games then trounce sides by 100 points every week and have the gall to celebrate a flag at the end of it.