BFL discussion 2025

[Alabama Slammer]

Very tough to come up with a predicted ladder this year. Top 2 are clear, Darley next best maybe, then throw darts

Melton
East
Darley
North
Marsh
Sunbury
Ballarat
Sebas
Redan
Lakers

 

[leo tolstoy]

Not sure Sunbury will have the depth of previous years.

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[BlueJet]

I have Melton & Darley early favourites. They seem to have continuity within their groups, elite coaches & have added some class in Crofts & Hind respectively.

East seem to have lost a bit of depth but no doubt they'll have young talent stepping up & their guns remain.

Sunbury & North are harder to place, capable of knocking over those sides above but probably need more to go right to do so.

Sebas have added some quality in Hommelhoff, Perry & Papst, they'll will be eager to bounce back.

Swans, Lakers, Marsh & Redan: They'll be expecting further steps forward. They've got games into their younger players & have each added some nice recruits.

With an even draw & all sides looking stronger. It's shaping up as a good season ahead.
Good luck all.

 

[Borussia Teeth]

Melton
Darley
East Point
North Ballarat
Sunbury
Sebastopol
Ballarat
Bacchus Marsh
Redan
Lake Wendouree

Top 4 well clear of the rest…

 

[Boned]

Darley hosted Geelong FNL club South Barwon in a practice game today - South Barwon defeated Darley by 47 points in hot conditions.

 

[aCunningPlan]

Ballarat and Sebas could surprise and push their way into finals. Redan will be lucky not to take the spoon this year, they look like kids.

 

[Master of Disaster]

Ballarat and Sebas could surprise and push their way into finals. Redan will be lucky not to take the spoon this year, they look like kids.

Ballarat will be very young and inexperienced. Bottom 3 for sure.


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[Alabama Slammer]

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Quality side. No representation from Marsh or Ballarat

 

[Dontrodden]

Not sure Sunbury will have the depth of previous years.

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Sunbury have forfeited their under 19s this year ???

 

[Vlodrive]

Sunbury have forfeited their under 19s this year ???

That’s correct. The Gisborne Giants have raided both Sunbury lions & Sunbury kangaroos making it really tough for both clubs to get an unders team. The Kangaroos managed but only just, the Lions were not so lucky.

 

[ringo1]

That’s correct. The Gisborne Giants have raided both Sunbury lions & Sunbury kangaroos making it really tough for both clubs to get an unders team. The Kangaroos managed but only just, the Lions were not so lucky.

Surely Sunbury is big enough to support two unders teams? Why are so many kids ditching footy between 16-19?

 

[Kilonewton]

Sunbury have forfeited their under 19s this year ???

Looks that way from the fixtures on PlayHQ.

Is it that the juniors are used to playing close to home and the prospect of 6 early morning trips up to Ballarat was too much, or are there bigger issues?

 

[Vlodrive]

Surely Sunbury is big enough to support two unders teams? Why are so many kids ditching footy between 16-19?

There is 4 teams in Sunbury + Diggers, Gis Giants & Riddell all near by. Only the Kangaroos & East have an under 18s. Looks like there are quite a few teams in the EDFL struggling to field 18s as well. So it’s definitely not just a Sunbury issue. I’m sure the lions will bounce back and get a team next year, it’s just very unusual by their standards I guess.

 

[ICS]

There is 4 teams in Sunbury + Diggers, Gis Giants & Riddell all near by. Only the Kangaroos & East have an under 18s. Looks like there are quite a few teams in the EDFL struggling to field 18s as well. So it’s definitely not just a Sunbury issue. I’m sure the lions will bounce back and get a team next year, it’s just very unusual by their standards I guess.

Spot on. And from what I understand, it’s not only the raiding by giants but a real lack of numbers in the under 17’s the previous year so nothing coming through for this year.

Tough pill to swallow for a Sunbury fan


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[Vlodrive]

Spot on. And from what I understand, it’s not only the raiding by giants but a real lack of numbers in the under 17’s the previous year so nothing coming through for this year.

Tough pill to swallow for a Sunbury fan


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I think I read on another thread there was over 40 clearances to Giants from Sunbury Lions. That is really not handy at all and could make things hard for next year. I remember when the Lions had huge participation numbers for juniors. Now it Seems the Kangaroos have got their noses in front now.

 

[Dontrodden]

I think I read on another thread there was over 40 clearances to Giants from Sunbury Lions. That is really not handy at all and could make things hard for next year. I remember when the Lions had huge participation numbers for juniors. Now it Seems the Kangaroos have got their noses in front now.

Also the BFNL have changed all their age groups. Its now 16s then 18.5 instead of 19.
The RDFL is 17s then 19.5.

 

[Del230736]

Why do senior comps have under 19 and half? You can drink alcohol and drive a car, surely you can play senior footy

 

[Kilonewton]

Why do senior comps have under [emoji637][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji637]]] and half? You can drink alcohol and drive a car, surely you can play senior footy

Provides a level of play for younger players who aren’t good enough for senior footy, playing with their mates, and keeps the tws free for players who are too old, too slow (or both).
Extra bodies at the ground buying pies, beers etc, supporting the younger netballers, generally just making the club a more vibrant place.

 

[Del230736]

We're short of reserves footballers, you've got 12 guys right there, many clubs rename the reserves the development side

 

[Vlodrive]

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[BlueJet]

Disappointing for the Lions.
They're a good club, hopefully they can bounce back strongly in that age group next year.

 

[Master of Disaster]

Denver Grainger-Barras turning out for North tomorrow. Fair get.


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[TheGreatBambino]

Luke Kiel going around again this year ?

 

[Turbos mail]

Surely Sunbury is big enough to support two unders teams? Why are so many kids ditching footy between 16-19?

It’s the travel mate that makes them play at other teams. As previously stated don’t be surprised if Sunbury Lions move to Riddell in coming years.