VAFA General Discussion

[bedford]

FWIW new vafa president creating a big footy account and the Herald Sun doing a write up on Div1-Div4 recruits, what other nuggets does 2024 have in store? Bedford as the new mod?

Happy to accept fwiw

 

[God Yeah]

Again more volunteers needed to run the bar, be available for beer delivery’s. Also need fridges that can store the beer.

Cost cost cost.

Speaking of volunteers.

How do clubs with 3's organise volunteers for round 1 and beyond when we're 4 days away and clubs haven't officially been told who they are playing, where they are playing and what time they are playing.

 

[God Yeah]

The new rules that are being introduced for this season - does anyone know if they impact all teams (inc 19's/3's and womans)? Or just senior and reserve grades?

New rules are - Last Disposal between the arcs, Rucks Centre Ball Up and Shrug - Prior Opportunity.

 

[10571z]

Again more volunteers needed to run the bar, be available for beer delivery’s. Also need fridges that can store the beer.

Cost cost cost.

Yes, i reckon every club in the metro Victoria is keen to get rid of their bar due to the cost.

 

[eth-dog]

Speaking of volunteers.

How do clubs with 3's organise volunteers for round 1 and beyond when we're 4 days away and clubs haven't officially been told who they are playing, where they are playing and what time they are playing.

Player rosters.

The new rules that are being introduced for this season - does anyone know if they impact all teams (inc 19's/3's and womans)? Or just senior and reserve grades?

New rules are - Last Disposal between the arcs, Rucks Centre Ball Up and Shrug - Prior Opportunity.

All grades

 

[Egg Boy]

Box Hill North in Recession

Box Hill North goes into recess for 2026 - VAFA

The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) acknowledges the decision of the Box Hill North Football Club to enter a period of recess for the 2026 season. This is a disappointing outcome for

www.vafa.com.au

The VAFA has conveniently omitted the fact that BHN had numbers for a Thirds Team and requested a move to the Thirds on March 10th after it became clear we couldn't field 2 teams.

A petty, vindictive and arrogant decision by VAFA HQ.

The VAFA has a duty to facilitate playing opportunities for member clubs as part of its core purpose ... they have failed.

 

[Wild Thing]

Box Hill North in Recession

Box Hill North goes into recess for 2026 - VAFA

The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) acknowledges the decision of the Box Hill North Football Club to enter a period of recess for the 2026 season. This is a disappointing outcome for

www.vafa.com.au

The VAFA has conveniently omitted the fact that BHN had numbers for a Thirds Team and requested a move to the Thirds on March 10th after it became clear we couldn't field 2 teams.

A petty, vindictive and arrogant decision by VAFA HQ.

The VAFA has a duty to facilitate playing opportunities for member clubs as part of its core purpose ... they have failed.

Head to a league that will accommodate your needs and listen to clubs eg: Southern or Eastern. I think you will be more than welcome in both of those competitions

 

[bedford]

Box Hill North in Recession

Box Hill North goes into recess for 2026 - VAFA

The Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA) acknowledges the decision of the Box Hill North Football Club to enter a period of recess for the 2026 season. This is a disappointing outcome for

www.vafa.com.au

The VAFA has conveniently omitted the fact that BHN had numbers for a Thirds Team and requested a move to the Thirds on March 10th after it became clear we couldn't field 2 teams.

A petty, vindictive and arrogant decision by VAFA HQ.

The VAFA has a duty to facilitate playing opportunities for member clubs as part of its core purpose ... they have failed.

Should've put Old in front of your name

 

[AM]

Mate, you're crapping on about if it's within the ammo ethos if a player has a sponsor to cover their subs. It is. What were you trying to insinuate?

As I said, who gives a shit how they are covered. Getting them paid means any bloke/kid can play footy. That's a good thing and fits the ammo ethos perfectly.

It's a means of attracting players. And the VAFA "gives a shit"

 

[JS#35]

It's a means of attracting players. And the VAFA "gives a shit"

No they don't, it's subs mate not match payments. All it covers is a blokes fee to be able to play, which helps clubs...which helps the VAFA.

What a stupid thing to fire up about but you do you

 

[AM]

No they don't, it's subs mate not match payments. All it covers is a blokes fee to be able to play, which helps clubs...which helps the VAFA.

 

[SeaSide]

No they don't, it's subs mate not match payments. All it covers is a blokes fee to be able to play, which helps clubs...which helps the VAFA.

What a stupid thing to fire up about but you do you

I pay my grandsons' subs.
One is at Monash, the other at St Ks, and happy to help them play with a good club in a good competition.

 

[10571z]

Some big rumours flying around about clubs wanting out of the VAFA. In 10 years I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see ABC and maybe 1 division at best.

 

[2s Hack]

Some big rumours flying around about clubs wanting out of the VAFA. In 10 years I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see ABC and maybe 1 division at best.

Do elaborate

Blind Freddy can see the VAFA is reducing its size by design

 

[10571z]

Do elaborate

Blind Freddy can see the VAFA is reducing its size by design

Just rumours of clubs in the east and north look. By design? Please elaborate

 

[2s Hack]

Just rumours of clubs in the east and north look. By design? Please elaborate

From the outside looking in, it appears 2-3 clubs are leaving per season with very little resistance from HQ.

Box Hill appears to have done that to themselves but I remember Prahran 3rds organising a stripper pre game at Elsternwick some years ago & are still in existence. Different times I guess.

By 2030 I predict there being more 3rds divisions than divisional teams & there only being A, B, C & a 12 team D grade

VAFA cutting teams to cut costs on umpires & finals grounds to be sustainable?

Teams out north have seen Old Parade & Ivanhoe flourish & others are taking notice that the grass may be greener

 

[bedford]

From the outside looking in, it appears 2-3 clubs are leaving per season with very little resistance from HQ.

Box Hill appears to have done that to themselves but I remember Prahran 3rds organising a stripper pre game at Elsternwick some years ago & are still in existence. Different times I guess.

By 2030 I predict there being more 3rds divisions than divisional teams & there only being A, B, C & a 12 team D grade

VAFA cutting teams to cut costs on umpires & finals grounds to be sustainable?

Teams out north have seen Old Parade & Ivanhoe flourish & others are taking notice that the grass may be greener

Seems to me to be a big reduction in 19s teams

 

[GerryG]

Anyone find it strange games are scheduled for as early as 9.20 on ANZAC Day ?

 

[bedford]

Anyone find it strange games are scheduled for as early as 9.20 on ANZAC Day ?

Always have , or do you mean seniors

 

[GerryG]

Always have , or do you mean seniors

9.20 is an early time in ANZAC day,
Be there hour before ??
Not much time for remembrance .
Ok with Sen/Res times..
maybe could have used 11 April for some of the early games ?

 

[bedford]

9.20 is an early time in ANZAC day,
Be there hour before ??
Not much time for remembrance .
Ok with Sen/Res times..
maybe could have used 11 April for some of the early games ?

Maybe should've used April 11 full stop , or would it throw Stillman out of whack

 

[XXXXAFL]

9.20 is an early time in ANZAC day,
Be there hour before ??
Not much time for remembrance .
Ok with Sen/Res times..
maybe could have used 11 April for some of the early games ?

If you don’t have suitable floodlights you have no other option to fit the games in.

 

[GerryG]

If you don’t have suitable floodlights you have no other option to fit the games in.

Yep … but what’s the priority ANZAC day … particularly the morning ?

 

[Manang Rover]

Some big rumours flying around about clubs wanting out of the VAFA. In 10 years I honestly wouldn’t be surprised to see ABC and maybe 1 division at best.

Yes if you are not a $30k per year minimum private schoolboy, you wont be able to play in VAFA

 

[Mounzer11]

Yes if you are not a $30k per year minimum private schoolboy, you wont be able to play in VAFA

Where are St Bernards, De La, Mazenod, Aquinas, St Bedes, Marcellin, etc going???

 

[10571z]

From the outside looking in, it appears 2-3 clubs are leaving per season with very little resistance from HQ.

Box Hill appears to have done that to themselves but I remember Prahran 3rds organising a stripper pre game at Elsternwick some years ago & are still in existence. Different times I guess.

By 2030 I predict there being more 3rds divisions than divisional teams & there only being A, B, C & a 12 team D grade

VAFA cutting teams to cut costs on umpires & finals grounds to be sustainable?

Teams out north have seen Old Parade & Ivanhoe flourish & others are taking notice that the grass may be greener

I think that’s a stretch. Their admin costs are now split between much fewer clubs. Clubs fees always covered umpires as well so im not sure how that’ll “cut costs”.

I don’t think they’d be paying any costs on finals grounds either, there usually a deal cut with canteen earnings etc.