Yep understand that, I was just expanding on my theory that the VFL is always going to struggle for traction in Melbourne with 9 AFL clubs there. I think if you base more clubs regionally it gives the comp a real chance to succeed in that system, having players affiliated to local leagues etc...
Like the idea, but not the teams. There's so many teams from Melbourne in the AFL for the VFL to succeed in that format they need to spread the teams around. Get interest from cities with not as much AFL exposure. I'd have 11 teams
Port Melbourne
Williamstown
Coburg
Sandringham
Box Hill...
Here's how I'd fix the problem
- Have an AFL reserves league, fixture the same as seniors just either play as curtain raiser/at opposite venue (eg Geelong V Adelaide, seniors at Simonds reserves at Adelaide). Give AFL sides a list of 50-52 including rookies
- Clubs can have 5-8 players from...
A real shame. With a population of reasonable size like that (in Victoria) not having a representative footy side surely some other sports must have there eyes on the city.
Bendigo do have a TAC cup side don't they? If so assuming they'll use the oval?
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