Bendigo FL discussion 2026

[Jack Doolan]

You think the young bloke fresh out of Richmond would dominate if he wasn’t coming off a knee reconstruction so if he comes good he will kick a few bags

 

[Trent from barwon Heads]

Although not bendigo related, sunraysia and Wimmera clubs are spending big, where the bang for buck getting sanfl stars far outweighs recruiting from suburban and vfl clubs and is really pushing up the standard of these leagues, bendigo is being left behind as whats it identity now? Theres a higher standard of footy now in these leagues or guys head out to the hdfl

 

[ringo1]

Although not bendigo related, sunraysia and Wimmera clubs are spending big, where the bang for buck getting sanfl stars far outweighs recruiting from suburban and vfl clubs and is really pushing up the standard of these leagues, bendigo is being left behind as whats it identity now? Theres a higher standard of footy now in these leagues or guys head out to the hdfl

Its bewildering that the rules 'enforced' by AFLVic are so blatantly disregarded. One player offered 80k to play would see 20 odd players fight over the scraps of 40K which would see them all on a maximum of $111 per game. The flow on affect that this has on other clubs is concerning. Why does the charade of caps still continue ?

 

[Jack Doolan]

Its bewildering that the rules 'enforced' by AFLVic are so blatantly disregarded. One player offered 80k to play would see 20 odd players fight over the scraps of 40K which would see them all on a maximum of $111 per game. The flow on affect that this has on other clubs is concerning. Why does the charade of caps still continue ?

Bewildering isn’t the word I would use

 

[western royboy]

Its bewildering that the rules 'enforced' by AFLVic are so blatantly disregarded. One player offered 80k to play would see 20 odd players fight over the scraps of 40K which would see them all on a maximum of $111 per game. The flow on affect that this has on other clubs is concerning. Why does the charade of caps still continue ?

What rules are these that you speak of?

 

[Vlodrive]

Sunbury, Calder Cannons, VFL, SANFL, NTFL, Dimboola.

Absolute gun. So is his brother Jack.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Its bewildering that the rules 'enforced' by AFLVic are so blatantly disregarded. One player offered 80k to play would see 20 odd players fight over the scraps of 40K which would see them all on a maximum of $111 per game. The flow on affect that this has on other clubs is concerning. Why does the charade of caps still continue ?

As long as Wangs sides are winning flags , not Albury , all is fine .

 

[Trent from barwon Heads]

Its bewildering that the rules 'enforced' by AFLVic are so blatantly disregarded. One player offered 80k to play would see 20 odd players fight over the scraps of 40K which would see them all on a maximum of $111 per game. The flow on affect that this has on other clubs is concerning. Why does the charade of caps still continue ?

I think theres a few sides in the sfl, with 3+ guys from the sanfl, so you look 80k + 40k + 40k for 3 guys.

Theres guys in the past couple of years fringe sanfl players do a 12 hour round trip drive every week to Victoria, you get far more bang for your buck recruiting from Adelaide than melbourne

 

[RooBoy2012]

Absolute gun. So is his brother Jack.

Blokes a superstar.

 

[Back in my Day]

Melvic Pamba signing at Strath is something I did not have on my 2026 Bingo card. I wonder why? Square have issues you'd have to think.

 

[Doona2]

It’s bewildering that the rules 'enforced' by AFLVic are so blatantly disregarded. One player offered 80k to play would see 20 odd players fight over the scraps of 40K which would see them all on a maximum of $111 per game. The flow on affect that this has on other clubs is concerning. Why does the charade of caps still continue ?

Bewildering is Extremely kind IMO

Dudes still work 40-50 hours a week yeh?

I couldn’t believe the amount of times this year the sum of money quoted on offer for a now filled coaching job near me was discussed when attending games in another vocation.

Not full time, simply turn up and overlook training Tues/Thurs and then try ya best between 2-5pm 16 times on a Saturday.

The local footy world is borderline rooted and sadly we’re all at fault

 

[Trent from barwon Heads]

Any story to the young square player going to strath?

 

[western royboy]

Any story to the young square player going to strath?

“Wants to play with his mates”

I’ve no idea and I’m a million miles away, but it gets used down here regularly.

 

[Shinjuku]

“Wants to play with his mates”

I’ve no idea and I’m a million miles away, but it gets used down here regularly.

Just a player at this stage of his career. Will be interesting to see if he can develop into a decent Senior footballer

 

[NeonLeon81]

Trying to get back to what this thread is actually about which of the new recruits do we see lighting up the league this year?
Dylan Landt Castlemaine and the two South Bendigo Aspley recruits seem to be the best announced.

Heath from Eaglehawk will be a top 5 player in the league instantly

 

[NeonLeon81]

Any story to the young square player going to strath?

Think he was shown the door by square according to my contact there. .

 

[Trent from barwon Heads]

Bewildering is Extremely kind IMO

Dudes still work 40-50 hours a week yeh?

I couldn’t believe the amount of times this year the sum of money quoted on offer for a now filled coaching job near me was discussed when attending games in another vocation.

Not full time, simply turn up and overlook training Tues/Thurs and then try ya best between 2-5pm 16 times on a Saturday.

The local footy world is borderline rooted and sadly we’re all at fault

You just have to remember clubs in the country used to offer more coin than the vfl, the only trouble is none of the guys now on big coin are Bob Rose

 

[Wooden Robot]

You just have to remember clubs in the country used to offer more coin than the vfl, the only trouble is none of the guys now on big coin are Bob Rose

Western Border league had more than a few in the 70s earning more than their VFL days.
There was speculation Brodie Atkinson was on a house (rent free), nice job at the aluminium smelter and good $$$ to coach Portland in the early 2000s.
Got them a flag.

 

[footyhead2367]

You think the young bloke fresh out of Richmond would dominate if he wasn’t coming off a knee reconstruction so if he comes good he will kick a few bags

Will be interesting to see how much he actually plays. Usually ex AFL players are at their best the first year after being in the AFL system.

Wonder if he’ll be better than Eyre.

 

[DollyA]

Think he was shown the door by square according to my contact there. .

Did he play senior footy last season at G .S….?

 

[Back in my Day]

Did he play senior footy last season at G .S….?

Played a handful. I don't think he would move for more opportunity he won't be in Straths best 22.

 

[Trent from barwon Heads]

Played a handful. I don't think he would move for more opportunity he won't be in Straths best 22.

Isn't he training vfl as well?

 

[HandThatFeedsYou]

Think he was shown the door by square according to my contact there. .

Can confirm. Last straw was a fake gofundme account which everyone donated to, after multiple allegations of theft from the club and relentless bullying of his 18’s teammates… was on his way to Sandhurst until they did their homework..

 

[Mad Jack]

Can confirm. Last straw was a fake gofundme account which everyone donated to, after multiple allegations of theft from the club and relentless bullying of his 18’s teammates… was on his way to Sandhurst until they did their homework..

Looks like things must be getting a bit desperate out at Tannery Lane, if their last 2 recruits are a kid with an alleged chequered background, and one from Maryborough and a year at Carisbrook who with all due respect hasn’t exactly set the world on fire in senior footy.

 

[Back in my Day]

Looks like things must be getting a bit desperate out at Tannery Lane, if their last 2 recruits are a kid with an alleged chequered background, and one from Maryborough and a year at Carisbrook who with all due respect hasn’t exactly set the world on fire in senior footy.

Or its the complete opposite. Picking up Melvic adds depth and if he can stay on the straight and narrow they could get a high ceiling young player but if not and he leaves or they move him on they aren't losing a best 22 key player. McClure good mates with LanFranchi I'm told. Both those guys will be in the senior selection convo all year if they manage to lock in a role good for them if not and they don't hang around its no big issue for Strath.