Nevertheless it is more likely future prospects would go to or stay with a club which will enhance their chances of an afl or vfl career. Eg. The coaching etc in the elite clubs is far better for the player in the long term. Apart from the holy dollar being offered to these kids you have to...
I was under the impression that AFL/VFL clubs like to see prospective players playing at Premier VAFA clubs. Makes it difficult when that sort of pressure is put on a player.
Not only money. Players go with coach or mates. Sometimes clubs have administration problems. Lots of reasons. Not always a simple reason. Volume of exits is the clue.
Parkdale beat GE in D1 by 2 goals after kicking the first 5. They will need more to succeed in C grade VAFA. They have some depth in their reserves but GE beat their u19s well.
Herein lies the problem for lower VAFA clubs that don't have the abovmentioned clout. Hard to entice players because it's hard to offer decent jobs, hard to get substantive sponsors and hard when competing with money clubs in other leagues. So yes the outsiders coming into the top echelon will...
Heard a whisper today from a club member that Mentone may have decided to go into recess for 2023. I was under the impression that they would run a ladies team only. Can anyone verify or is it more useless rumourmongering.
Unfortunately football as a sport is dwindling. Apart from getting players interested its getting harder to get administrators and volunteers. I know many clubs have paid helpers from the top down.
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