D2 Division 2 2026

[Jezzawank0]

were all the clubs consulted on this rejig ?

Just the league consulting each other at lunch.

 

[nowthatscrazy]

Just the league consulting each other at lunch.

There is a zoom call with all the clubs next Monday night, will be interesting to see what comes out of it

 

[God Yeah]

There is a zoom call with all the clubs next Monday night, will be interesting to see what comes out of it

Cowards.

The meeting should be face to face, feel the wrath of the clubs and not cower behind a computer screen that can have participants placed on mute.

 

[UltimateLemon]

Canterbury spent 9/10 years in division 3 with their Reserves only playing finals once in 10 years.
To win a flag then be demoted off the back of beating everyone in the division last year except Old Yarra, would be a kick in the guts.

St Mary's should feel very disappointed not having the chance to have a crack at taking the club to premier football.

Whitefriars probably the lucky winners out of this being 2 points ahead of Canterbury on the ladder.

This obviously caused by the whole St John's leaving as well.

Interesting to see what the clubs vote.

WF finished with a worse % then Canterbury, and their 2 point buffer was a result of a game that was abandoned due to an injury - VS Old Yarra. IMO canterbury extremely stiff and should argue that WF deserves to be relegated rather than them. And they didn't beat South Melbourne last year

 

[Ambrosia]

Personally think competitive football is the priority not too fussed about the divisions which will sort themselves out in the long run you'd hope. If any of these clubs are gonna make the leap from div 1 to prem c then it'll happen regardless.

It's not like in paid leagues where you can attract better talent when you go up a division.

 

[Jezzawank0]

Personally think competitive football is the priority not too fussed about the divisions which will sort themselves out in the long run you'd hope. If any of these clubs are gonna make the leap from div 1 to prem c then it'll happen regardless.

It's not like in paid leagues where you can attract better talent when you go up a division.

It can set clubs back years. They got a hard earned promotion and now get complacent and could lose. You never know they could jump through the divisions every year until Prem, Now they won’t get to even try that.

 

[ClaudiaCarvin]

Pretty big kick in the guts to Canterbury and PH. Canterbury were competitive this year and now back to D3.

Shambles.

Pretty sure Canterbury took the easy option up a few years ago and chose not to go up and then won the premiership ((and Wattle Park chose to go/stay up). Surely Canterbury will request to stay up in Divvy 2.

 

[ClaudiaCarvin]

It can set clubs back years. They got a hard earned promotion and now get complacent and could lose. You never know they could jump through the divisions every year until Prem, Now they won’t get to even try that.

Canterbury? I am sure they chose not to go up to D2 when given the chance a few years ago,
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[cobra land]

Canterbury? I am sure they chose not to go up to D2 when given the chance a few years ago,
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That is correct, I thought it was pretty weak at the time also.

It's hard enough getting out of the bottom sections as it is but to knock back promotion up a grade was a poor choice I thought.

Having said that, I'd consider Canterbury very stiff to be put into D3 after what was a more than competitive season in D2.

 

[bedford]

It can set clubs back years. They got a hard earned promotion and now get complacent and could lose. You never know they could jump through the divisions every year until Prem, Now they won’t get to even try that.

Is it coincidence that you follow old mate Nepo around

 

[cromball90]

Having said that, I'd consider Canterbury very stiff to be put into D3 after what was a more than competitive season in D2.

beyond stiff
how did the club take it?

 

[localfootylegend23]

That is correct, I thought it was pretty weak at the time also.

It's hard enough getting out of the bottom sections as it is but to knock back promotion up a grade was a poor choice I thought.

Having said that, I'd consider Canterbury very stiff to be put into D3 after what was a more than competitive season in D2.

Won them a flag (they did win it from 4/5th didnt they?) so i doubt they care. SMS finished 2nd last in 2023 and were saved from D3 by a league restructure. Cant win em all.

 

[cobra land]

Won them a flag (they did win it from 4/5th didnt they?) so i doubt they care. SMS finished 2nd last in 2023 and were saved from D3 by a league restructure. Cant win em all.

SMS & Powerhouse both won flags this year so should be promoted up a grade IMO, the runners up can stay down.

Canterbury weren't in the bottom 2 so should 100% stay in D2, you can't re-write the rules after a season has been completed, they literally get relegated for what reason?

The VAFA need to stop pandering to these clubs that will never get their acts together to the detriment of clubs trying to move up the grades.

Canterbury picked up some solid recruits this season in the hope on not only staying up but maybe playing finals, how do you sell this to any new recruits now?

 

[localfootylegend23]

SMS & Powerhouse both won flags this year so should be promoted up a grade IMO, the runners up can stay down.

Canterbury weren't in the bottom 2 so should 100% stay in D2, you can't re-write the rules after a season has been completed, they literally get relegated for what reason?

The VAFA need to stop pandering to these clubs that will never get their acts together to the detriment of clubs trying to move up the grades.

Canterbury picked up some solid recruits this season in the hope on not only staying up but maybe playing finals, how do you sell this to any new recruits now?

As a recruit you'd rather be in the lower grade, better chance of a flag, not like you are playing for anything else ($$$$$?) but canterbury can ask to stay in D2 if they like, and probably finish 6th-8th

 

[cobra land]

As a recruit you'd rather be in the lower grade, better chance of a flag, not like you are playing for anything else ($$$$$?) but canterbury can ask to stay in D2 if they like, and probably finish 6th-8th

I respectfully disagree, I'd rather my club have ambitions rather than staying in the lower divisions and beating up on teams.

 

[Jezzawank0]

Is it coincidence that you follow old mate Nepo around

Shut it muppet i have a lot of contacts in all leagues. Why would i go near him.

 

[Jezzawank0]

I respectfully disagree, I'd rather my club have ambitions rather than staying in the lower divisions and beating up on teams.

Why else would you be playing, just to compete year after year bludging in the same division.

 

[localfootylegend23]

I respectfully disagree, I'd rather my club have ambitions rather than staying in the lower divisions and beating up on teams.

All good, well it looks like clubs might have a bit of say on where they end up anyway. Canterbury refused to go up once, wonder if they they refuse to be moved again.

Proposed divisions look even - Except whoever gets the D4 spot out of albert park and BHN looks to be a shoo in. Mr ton watch (if he doesnt chase the $$$$) will get there quite easy if BHN get in

 

[localfootylegend23]

Why else would you be playing, just to compete year after year bludging in the same division.

To win two's flags

 

[Jezzawank0]

To win two's flags

Richmond love 2s flags and big bags against teams fielding 15 blokes

 

[nowthatscrazy]

Richmond love 2s flags and big bags against teams fielding 15 blokes

They will get smashed next season in that division, could be worse than Box Hill to be honest. I have a mate that plays there, lots of retirements and guys not playing.

 

[nowthatscrazy]

I respectfully disagree, I'd rather my club have ambitions rather than staying in the lower divisions and beating up on teams.

I think this is a fair point which I agree with, what does it say to players when you want to stay low. On the other hand, players might enjoy an easy flag

 

[Jezzawank0]

I think this is a fair point which I agree with, what does it say to players when you want to stay low. On the other hand, players might enjoy an easy flag

No one enjoys easy flags. What will it be next year ? 1 up or 2? it will stuff around with the divisions.

 

[localfootylegend23]

No one enjoys easy flags. What will it be next year ? 1 up or 2? it will stuff around with the divisions.

Ask Heidelberg, going off last few years I think they do.

 

[Jezzawank0]

Ask Heidelberg, going off last few years I think they do.

They are in the top division. FFS