NFNL 2023 Div 1 discussion

[nosecondprize]

Heath Ayres is a good one. Came from Div 3 to Bundoora and was one of the best players in Div 1 for years.

 

[Broomsticks]

Training at coburg vfl atm. He will be handy at D1. Maybe not a “star” but he can seriously play.

Where do your allegiances lie if you don’t mind me asking? For some reason I seem to recall you being pro-montmorency at one stage.

Hearing Berg has lured back a former bnf winner and 2016 Premiership star (but will wait for confirmation before dropping any names)

 

[10571z]

Where do your allegiances lie if you don’t mind me asking? For some reason I seem to recall you being pro-montmorency at one stage.

Hearing Berg has lured back a former bnf winner and 2016 Premiership star (but will wait for confirmation before dropping any names)

Brunelli?

2 good friends were playing at Monty in the past (not anymore). I don’t have a strong allegiance, just where friends are playing/involved I’ll watch.

I might change my ladder West Preston should sneak into 5th. Boro just losing too many.

 

[hfchfc]

Where do your allegiances lie if you don’t mind me asking? For some reason I seem to recall you being pro-montmorency at one stage.

Hearing Berg has lured back a former bnf winner and 2016 Premiership star (but will wait for confirmation before dropping any names)

Tom Sullivan?

 

[Swoopingtime]

Heath Ayres is a good one. Came from Div 3 to Bundoora and was one of the best players in Div 1 for years.

Nicolas Aleksovski moved from Mernda D3 and has been playing great footy at Deer Park as a small pressure forward.

 

[advcat]

Tom Sullivan?

What will he’s points be?

 

[10571z]

What will he’s points be?

1 he played multiple seasons there

 

[Broomsticks]

What will he’s points be?

Spent 4 seasons at HFC so that would make him a 1 pointer I assume? He's an extremely versatile player with a ton of experience and I know Heatley rated him very highly. Even with the loss of Minogue you would have to think Heidelberg will be a 2-3 goal better side seeing as they have such a young group. I think they are in a similar position to what Macleod were in 2016 however VFL selection is probably going to cause some headaches for the coach and will most likely mean they won't be able to field their best side until September (like last year) but there's not much you can do about that unfortunately. Depth is the key to sustained success its no secret.

My top 4 prediction:

Heidelberg
Bundoora
Montmorency
North Heidelberg

 

[nosecondprize]

Spent 4 seasons at HFC so that would make him a 1 pointer I assume? He's an extremely versatile player with a ton of experience and I know Heatley rated him very highly. Even with the loss of Minogue you would have to think Heidelberg will be a 2-3 goal better side seeing as they have such a young group. I think they are in a similar position to what Macleod were in 2016 however VFL selection is probably going to cause some headaches for the coach and will most likely mean they won't be able to field their best side until September (like last year) but there's not much you can do about that unfortunately. Depth is the key to sustained success its no secret.

My top 4 prediction:

Heidelberg
Bundoora
Montmorency
North Heidelberg

Not sure how you can become a 3 goal better side, when you lose one of the best couple of forwards in the comp who kicked 55 goals and don't replace them. There next best goal kicker was 19 goals. It's a massive hole.
They have lost some depth aswell. If anything I'd say they have come back to the pack a little.

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Stead gone from Greensborough to Beechworth.

 

[10571z]

Stead gone from Greensborough to Beechworth.

Yep had already confirmed he was done at Boro and retired last year.

 

[Broomsticks]

Not sure how you can become a 3 goal better side, when you lose one of the best couple of forwards in the comp who kicked 55 goals and don't replace them. There next best goal kicker was 19 goals. It's a massive hole.
They have lost some depth aswell. If anything I'd say they have come back to the pack a little.

I’m by no means in the loop but I think you’ll find they have been relatively circumspect re: announcement of signings. Having Bunker full time is a massive boost as well. I’m basing my opinion on the fact the average age of the grand final side was about 22 and players like Kearns are primed to take the next step and become elite players of the NFNL.

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Yep had already confirmed he was done at Boro and retired last year.

Had no idea. Big loss from an experience point of view.

 

[Broomsticks]

Very big loss. From an opposition supporter’s perspective Stead seemed like the heart and soul of that club.

 

[Regular Punter]

Martin from Banyule has left, huge hole for Banyule with the amount of quality big ruckman in the comp. Don't want to use Langford all that much, as his talents are far better suited in a key position and new recruit Hallebone will struggle against the bigger bodies.

 

[Denny Crane]

Martin from Banyule has left, huge hole for Banyule with the amount of quality big ruckman in the comp. Don't want to use Langford all that much, as his talents are far better suited in a key position and new recruit Hallebone will struggle against the bigger bodies.

That is a huge loss. Big men like him are hard to get especially ones that are as good as him. Wonder where he is off to?

 

[oldtimer]

That is a huge loss. Big men like him are hard to get especially ones that are as good as him. Wonder where he is off to?

Turning 33, body not as young as it used to be. At the moment if he does play, will play with mates in the country at a lower level. Has been amazing for the club since arriving in 2019

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Turning 33, body not as young as it used to be. At the moment if he does play, will play with mates in the country at a lower level. Has been amazing for the club since arriving in 2019

Playing at Woodend Hesket

 

[Thunder1]

Martin from Banyule has left, huge hole for Banyule with the amount of quality big ruckman in the comp. Don't want to use Langford all that much, as his talents are far better suited in a key position and new recruit Hallebone will struggle against the bigger bodies.

Regular Punter massive loss for Banyule.
Quality ruckman who will be difficult to replace.
Massive pick up for Woodend-Hesket and will dominate in RDFL

 

[barrelsomers]

Turning 33, body not as young as it used to be. At the moment if he does play, will play with mates in the country at a lower level. Has been amazing for the club since arriving in 2019

Actually ran into him at the gym last Friday. Wants to play with his mates before hanging them up + he's got a baby daughter so the D1 + work commitments make it harder

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Big loss, but think Banyule will be able to cover it. Might need to pay overs but still a fair while before the season starts.

Have plenty of talent elsewhere. Will comfortably avoid the relegation fight

 

[10571z]

ex AFL player Shaun Mckernan to Bundoora is the goss

 

[FRUMPY]

ex AFL player Shaun Mckernan to Bundoora is the goss

Another apprentice at Marbuilt?

 

[barrelsomers]

Another apprentice at Marbuilt?

Or brand sponsor of Northern Motor Group?

 

[Doctor Zoidberg]

ex AFL player Shaun Mckernan to Bundoora is the goss

If true they taking the piss now. League has to make a stand.