BFL discussion 2025

[BlueJet]

North think they are better then everyone still?
This has happened 3/4 times now in last 15 years
Cooked

Yes, because playing an u18 in the 2's means that we think we're better than everyone else.
And yes, on exposed form, I'd imagine you are cooked.

 

[Alabama Slammer]

They either played ineligible players or they didn’t, what is the appeal about?

 

[ICS]

They either played ineligible players or they didn’t, what is the appeal about?

Just looked at the by-laws on the league website tonight and it seems pretty clear cut. Would imagine the appeal will get thrown out pretty quick

 

[masoncox_]

Yes, because playing an u18 in the 2's means that we think we're better than everyone else.
And yes, on exposed form, I'd imagine you are cooked.

North have done this before
Only been north to
In the Ballarat league
They know they were doing wrong
Surely they have a reserve player who can front up

 

[Alabama Slammer]

North have done this before
Only been north to
In the Ballarat league
They know they were doing wrong
Surely they have a reserve player who can front up

They are quite dodgy at times, but always seem more than keen to dob on every other team for anything they can

 

[ICS]

Throwing a bit of shade at the league too with their official statement.
Not willing to accept any responsibility

 

[TheGreatBambino]

I think Norths latest breach looks pretty
innocuous.

What they did in u18s 2009 on the other hand…wasn’t great.

And yes I’m going the low blow by bringing up something from 15 years ago

 

[Dontrodden]

I don’t know a great deal about Lake Wendouree, but are they potentially the leagues new Melton South? Do they have a core group of young kids that will see them competing in a few years time?

Good to see Lakers have signed 3 really good ex VFL players for next year. All full time by the looks of it. Good for the competition.

 

[BlueJet]

Good to see Lakers have signed 3 really good ex VFL players for next year. All full time by the looks of it. Good for the competition.

Agreed. Great news for the Lakers. Rich, Fordham & Lohmann will certainly add some quality.

 

[BlueJet]

They are quite dodgy at times, but always seem more than keen to dob on every other team for anything they can

Respect your views but given the club has been lagged by rivals in consecutive years, it's not as though that's club specific.

 

[Alabama Slammer]

Respect your views but given the club has been lagged by rivals in consecutive years, it's not as though that's club specific.

Lagging on clubs for playing ineligible players (which is cheating - which North have history of doing) compared to lagging on players to try and get them rubbed out at the tribunal, are completely different things.
No club is going to let the other club get away with playing blokes that are ineligible to play.

 

[Alabama Slammer]

Good to see Lakers have signed 3 really good ex VFL players for next year. All full time by the looks of it. Good for the competition.

That is good for them. Winless this year and only 5 or so wins in total last 4 years. Need every team to be competitive. Very important signings. Was looking grim for Lakers

 

[BlueJet]

Marc Greig confirmed as Redan coach, a pretty solid appointment.

 

[Alabama Slammer]

No Ballarat team into prelim week. Must be first time in well over 20 years? From memory maybe when Melton played South in GF and Darley out in Prelim?
Should play GF at Maddingley Park

 

[Alabama Slammer]

Marc Greig confirmed as Redan coach, a pretty solid appointment.

What’s he been doing since he finished playing?

 

[TheGreatBambino]

Marc Greig confirmed as Redan coach, a pretty solid appointment.

No suprise it’s an ex teammate of Kieran Murrihy, apparently he was the one who wanted Learmonth gone.

 

[Kilonewton]

No Ballarat team into prelim week. Must be first time in well over 20 years? From memory maybe when Melton played South in GF and Darley out in Prelim?
Should play GF at Maddingley Park

Why would it move when BFNL have Saxon House to host sponsors?

 

[BlueJet]

What’s he been doing since he finished playing?

Coached the Roosters in the VFL & Rebels but has been away from the game for a few years.
You'd think he'd have a pretty decent list of contacts, if nothing else.

No suprise it’s an ex teammate of Kieran Murrihy, apparently he was the one who wanted Learmonth gone.

I'd heard that but wasn't going near it, it's a bit rich for me to comment on other clubs in the comp when I get the shits when people give my own a clip. Lol
Regardless of anything that has gone on though, they've appeared to be trending in the right direction, so hopefully that Greig can continue where Learmonth left off.

Has Learmonth lined up a role somewhere else yet?

 

[Dontrodden]

No Ballarat team into prelim week. Must be first time in well over 20 years? From memory maybe when Melton played South in GF and Darley out in Prelim?
Should play GF at Maddingley Park

Marsh is a nice ground with the scenic surrounds. Unfortunately the change rooms are tiny. You cant get enough people out of the rain and worst of all, it has a concrete cricket pitch in the middle. One day someone will get seriously injured because of it and everyone will be up in arms and looking for someone to blame. I dont know how clubs dont say something and get it covered with instant turf.

 

[gordo2016]

Pointies would have been much better off finishing 3rd or 4th than 2nd. If they did they would playing this week. Didn't even get to play at home after finishing 10 points ahead of Melton. BS.

 

[Spudman]

Pointies would have been much better off finishing 3rd or 4th than 2nd. If they did they would playing this week. Didn't even get to play at home after finishing 10 points ahead of Melton. BS.

After seeing the conditions of Eastern oval last week, and adding another 3 games of footy on it, no finals should be played on that ground.

The bloods outplayed east yesterday in all phases of the game, wouldn’t have mattered where it was played.

 

[Alabama Slammer]

Marsh is a nice ground with the scenic surrounds. Unfortunately the change rooms are tiny. You cant get enough people out of the rain and worst of all, it has a concrete cricket pitch in the middle. One day someone will get seriously injured because of it and everyone will be up in arms and looking for someone to blame. I dont know how clubs dont say something and get it covered with instant turf.

Forgot about the cricket pitch. Tongue was firmly in cheek suggesting it though
I think City Oval is a good venue to host it though.

 

[Dontrodden]

Forgot about the cricket pitch. Tongue was firmly in cheek suggesting it though
I think City Oval is a good venue to host it though.

Agree about City Oval, although i can see the council having it moved back to Mars when the upgrades are done. They just need to black out the social club windows and dont let people go in and out. Lock it down until after the game and let whoever has the alcohol make a dollar like all other finals venues.

 

[Kilonewton]

Agree about City Oval, although i can see the council having it moved back to Mars when the upgrades are done. They just need to black out the social club windows and dont let people go in and out. Lock it down until after the game and let whoever has the alcohol make a dollar like all other finals venues.

Wasn’t the issue that the terrace in front of the social club is part of their licensed area? So if you want a drink there, you have to buy it from the social club?

 

[BlueJet]

Wasn’t the issue that the terrace in front of the social club is part of their licensed area? So if you want a drink there, you have to buy it from the social club?

There are workarounds though.
Make it a dry-bay, prevent booze from inside coming out & set up stalls elsewhere.

City Oval does the job though & if anyone in this comp knew who to ask about temp fencing & permits, Maccy Park could be decked out pretty well for a family focused day at the footy.