2016 NFL Division 2

[Scribe]

No team should be forced,pressured or expected to step up from div 3 to div2 to fill void by Ressa.Its unfortunate for all clubs and the Nfl and from ideal but such is life.
As for Ressa im gobsmacked by article in the leader online with the Ressa spokesperson seeming to think the issue is only money based going by the comments with no mention of a plan to get more juniors only the plan to raise more money??????WTF?Sadly I think the horse has bolted and Ressa are gone for good.I do hope im wrong.

I'd put the house on Reservoir FC not returning to the League at senior level in 2017.

Interesting to read they are now going to plan for 2017 - yet they were incapable of planning for 2016 after winning a flag.

Horse bolted, gate rusty

It's an indictment on the mentality of some local clubs (and players) now. Frankly, imposing points and a salary cap can only do so much to minimise the flow on effect from skewed club/player culture.

 

[Turbos mail]

I'd put the house on Reservoir FC not returning to the League at senior level in 2017.

Interesting to read they are now going to plan for 2017 - yet they were incapable of planning for 2016 after winning a flag.

Horse bolted, gate rusty

It's an indictment on the mentality of some local clubs (and players) now. Frankly, imposing points and a salary cap can only do so much to minimise the flow on effect from skewed club/player culture.

That's true but the points system has created another task for clubs. You need to now have someone doing list management and it can affect recruiting. Just more headaches for clubs struggling and with low junior numbers and home grown players.

 

[Bobby Beecroft]

That's true but the points system has created numerous tasks for clubs. You need to now have someone doing list management and it can affect recruiting. Just more headaches for clubs struggling and with low junior numbers and home grown players.

Far more than just one, in far too short a time.

I agree with Scribe, you have to fear as to how they will get then band back together starting with nothing. I would suggest those that have the task to contact Nunawading at some point to in order to gain from their experience. More power to those involved - huge task.

 

[Therookie]

Off the reservoir topic, how are the teams shaping up for round one? I've heard a little rumour that hurstbridge will be on the struggle train, and thomastown will be a two man team, haven't heard much about anybody else, who will be the standouts for your teams this year?

 

[barfly]

Leader online article saying a meeting on tonight to decide what happens in regards to fixture.Id be surprised if Epping want to go up at this late stage.Maybe one of you smarter computer operators can post a link to article as I have NFI.

 

[Dubai Man]

Leader online article saying a meeting on tonight to decide what happens in regards to fixture.Id be surprised if Epping want to go up at this late stage.Maybe one of you smarter computer operators can post a link to article as I have NFI.

No one going up. Will be a seven team comp with all clubs playing 16 games over a 19 round season.

 

[The New Link]

NFL Statement - 2016 Division 2 Structure

Monday
The Northern Football League board has determined the structure of the league’s senior competitions for the 2016 season.
Following the withdrawal of Reservoir’s senior and reserves teams, Division 2 will this year be a seven-team competition.
Statement - http://bit.ly/1o12ePg

 

[Lalorboy1]

Lalor looking like a huge contender this season again, thoughts?

 

[Rushed Point]

I've heard a little rumour that hurstbridge will be on the struggle train

What are the reasons that they will struggle?

 

[Blueballers]

Lalor looking like a huge contender this season again, thoughts?

Norths biggest threat I reckon

 

[Brutal]

It's been a 7 team Div 3 for years. Wouldn't be fair if Kilmore and Heideberg West had to compete against top Div 2 sides. It would be a farce leaving Div 2 as a 7 team comp, who gets relegated this year? Do 2 teams go up next year? I think Epping has to go up to replace reservoir they made the GF and they have recruited well enough and they have the resources to not only survive but flourish. It's not going to be an easy decision.

No one gets relegated from div 2 this season.

 

[Yeah right]

Watched Thomo v St Mary's last Saturday. Carl Pederson kicked 4 goals in the first quater. Then came off in the second for the rest of the game.
Watch out divi 2 , carl pederson looks about 4 classes above, stood on someones head to take a screamer. Kicked 55 metres straight through the sticks goal post height. You can see why he played afl, absolute class.
Will have a lot of oppostion coaches pulling there hair out.

 

[FRUMPY]

No relegation this year, can see the bottom clubs playing kids as soon as they are out of finals contention to save on money for 2017

 

[Albert you star]

Watched Thomo v St Mary's last Saturday. Carl Pederson kicked 4 goals in the first quater. Then came off in the second for the rest of the game.
Watch out divi 2 , carl pederson looks about 4 classes above, stood on someones head to take a screamer. Kicked 55 metres straight through the sticks goal post height. You can see why he played afl, absolute class.
Will have a lot of oppostion coaches pulling there hair out.

I heard st Marys beat Thomo?

 

[Yeah right]

I heard st Marys beat Thomo?

Thats right, if you call it a fair dinkum win. Thomo treated more like a training drill.

 

[Albert you star]

Thats right, if you call it a fair dinkum win. Thomo treated more like a training drill.

And im sure St Marys tried some thing also.
So Thomo played 3 practice matchs all against div 3 sides and didnt win 1. Is that correct?

 

[BomberARMY]

Tips:
Fitzroy Stars vs North Heidelberg
Lalor vs Thomastown
Diamond Creek vs Panton Hill

 

[Blueballers]

Tips
Stars over North 18
Lalor over Thom 25
DC over PH 12

 

[The New Link]

Fitzroy Stars thrashed North Heidelberg
Lalor got taken apart by Thomastown
Diamond Creek have beaten Panton Hill

 

[Stinga]

And im sure St Marys tried some thing also.
So Thomo played 3 practice matchs all against div 3 sides and didnt win 1. Is that correct?

That pre season form clearly a good barometer for round 1 expectations...

 

[Blueballers]

What happened with North v stars?? North that bad or were stars that brilliant? North underdone after playing lower lever praccy games?

 

[TA25]

What happened with North v stars?? North that bad or were stars that brilliant? North underdone after playing lower lever praccy games?

Stars were impressive. Looked to be a re-energised team compared to last season.

 

[barfly]

What happened with North v stars?? North that bad or were stars that brilliant? North underdone after playing lower lever praccy games?

Caught 2nd half of game 1/2 time score was 10 gls to 4
2nd 1/2 stars ran rings around Norf with quick handballs,very good foot skills,running in numbers and fierce attack on the ball.Liked the way Stars shared the goals with no reliance on one key forward with plenty of options up there.The Stars rucks though not overly tall are very strong bodied and when resting up forward took some good grabs.21 gls to 6 was a fair hiding with Norf offering little resistance.
For Norf was very impressed with young Green who played well and shows courage Harvey as would expect went ok but didnt seem too interested in defence.
Overall Stars will be team to beat with Norf having lot of work to bridge the gap.

 

[Lalorboy1]

Thomo looked very good against my boys yesterday, look like a real contender

 

[Blueballers]

Thomo looked very good against my boys yesterday, look like a real contender

Did Peter shepherd play for the bloods?