EDFL Div 2 discussion 2026

[get it done]

And the newly created premier B 18.5 competition hasn’t helped either. Let’s be honest if things don’t change within the next 5 years some clubs will ultimately fold up without 18.5 coming through. Great stuff EDFL

Its ok Turbo, the EDFL have said they have a working group working on reviewing if they need to review the juniors. Then they'll review the review and decide if they review it, then review the results and review that. So by 2031 we might see something implemented. Just hope some of these clubs cam hold on, heaps are not fielding sides across all age groups, while other field 3 or 4

 

[Turbos mail]

Its ok Turbo, the EDFL have said they have a working group working on reviewing if they need to review the juniors. Then they'll review the review and decide if they review it, then review the results and review that. So by 2031 we might see something implemented. Just hope some of these clubs cam hold on, heaps are not fielding sides across all age groups, while other field 3 or 4

Haha. I like the premier B competition for 2nd sides so they play each other and clubs they associate more with rather than playing div2 sides in horrible games and not great surroundings either.
However on the other hand certain clubs have no 18.5 although we know they have tried so hard to achieve this but the bigger clubs have 2 sides, and that close to probably 60 kids when allowing some could be playing the odd senior game or Coates league. AND let’s not forget clubs senior sides all play with same points so how is that fair? It’s a compromised league and clearly favours the bigger clubs and the league doesn’t see a problem?? Ummm

 

[Localsport]

Haha. I like the premier B competition for 2nd sides so they play each other and clubs they associate more with rather than playing div2 sides in horrible games and not great surroundings either.
However on the other hand certain clubs have no 18.5 although we know they have tried so hard to achieve this but the bigger clubs have 2 sides, and that close to probably 60 kids when allowing some could be playing the odd senior game or Coates league. AND let’s not forget clubs senior sides all play with same points so how is that fair? It’s a compromised league and clearly favours the bigger clubs and the league doesn’t see a problem?? Ummm

the youth (&parents) of today have little to no resilience, they want to win they want to be surrounded by victory.
If they know that the team may struggle, they seek alternate opportunities, such as continuing in another league that has 19s or moving to a club in a lower division or a club that has two teams.
Some just stop and work.
The reality is, the 18s/19s age group is the most difficult and perhaps the reason why some clubs have consistent 3rds or are growing a 3rds program.

 

[gohardorgohome]

As a former Keilor Park player from a long time ago I was disgusted that Keilor juniors are training on the Keilor Park No 2 oval… especially when KP are struggling with numbers for their junior program….

In all reality a club with a strong junior program is going well if they get 2 or 3 senior players and 5 reserves player come through in any year and after 5 years you might only have 1 or 2 senior players from each year and maybe 2 or 3 reserves players… but juniors are so important for club culture.

 

[Joey Montoro]

Glenroy & Northern predominantly have struggled with 18.5 numbers in the past. Districts is a surprise as the other year they had 2 16sides with one in div1 if I’m correct.
Hadfield area not easy for this age group..

Has northern failed to field teams before? What years?

 

[Joey Montoro]

The area bordered by Pascoe Vale Road, Somerton Road, Bell Street and Merri Creek now has 1 Under18.5 football team.

Diabolical!

 

[BrianGriffin]

Any clubs have practice matches this weekend?

 

[Vlodrive]

Any clubs have practice matches this weekend?

Kangaroos v Longwood
East v Barwon Heads
Unsure of others

 

[jackjack]

Kangaroos v Longwood
East v Barwon Heads
Unsure of others

Coburg v Braybrook
Burnside v Watsonia

 

[Thunder1]

Glenroy vs Woodend

 

[MYOB]

Rupertswood v PEGS

 

[Vlodrive]

Rupertswood v PEGS

Wrong Div

 

[Turbos mail]

Has northern failed to field teams before? What years?

Pretty sure they had no 18s in 2025..

 

[Aucklander]

Pretty sure they had no 18s in 2025..

The EDFL website and google are your friends.

 

[Joey Montoro]

Pretty sure they had no 18s in 2025..

I hope in its not a trend for them, I believe they didn’t have 16”s, just not good signs for footy in general for those clubs in the area. Too many clubs in a small area probably doesn’t help either these days.

 

[Thunder1]

Keilor Park beat Reservoir NFNL Div 3 71 - 63
Glenroy beat Woodend RDFL 84 - 72
Sunbury kangaroos beat Longwood by 100

 

[footy2016]

Rupertswood v PEGS

Div 1 side now, how did they go though? Last year Pegs belted them, Rupo a lot stronger now.

 

[MYOB]

Div 1 side now, how did they go though? Last year Pegs belted them, Rupo a lot stronger now.

No scores kept, but after an even 1st quarter I would say PEGS won by about 5 goals

 

[footy2016]

No scores kept, but after an even 1st quarter I would say PEGS won by about 5 goals

Apparently was another Belting by Pegs, would suspect Rupo had a lot out?

 

[leo tolstoy]

Pretty sure they had no 18s in 2025..

They did have a team, but forfeited several games.

 

[Sebastian R Ranch]

Keilor Park beat Reservoir NFNL Div 3 71 - 63
Glenroy beat Woodend RDFL 84 - 72
Sunbury kangaroos beat Longwood by 100

Was at the Glenroy game. They looked like a well oiled machine will be good this year.

Managed to sneak by Hadfield in the way home after and caught the last quarter and bit against Romsey. Romsey beat them hard on the transition and looked too good up forward. Although I didn’t see the General John Lindon out there or the Polizzi brothers so Haddy maybe missing a couple

 

[RustyGatez]

Khoder Taleb back at Northern Saints after being cleared to West Coburg. Second year in a row he’s committed and done pre season elsewhere and then gone back when it’s gotten a bit hard. What is wrong with some of these players? Honestly insane how little they think things through and think this behaviour is acceptable.

If Northern had decent standards they’d tell him he’s burnt his bridges and to F off but I’m sure they’ll spruik it on their socials

 

[grubba94]

Khoder Taleb back at Northern Saints after being cleared to West Coburg. Second year in a row he’s committed and done pre season elsewhere and then gone back when it’s gotten a bit hard. What is wrong with some of these players? Honestly insane how little they think things through and think this behaviour is acceptable.

If Northern had decent standards they’d tell him he’s burnt his bridges and to F off but I’m sure they’ll spruik it on their socials

More than welcome back at the club. We’re one family. He communicated his reasons on leaving and is and was nothing but respectful, have him back with open arms. Slots perfectly at centre half forward. Thanks to west coburg for getting him as fit as he has ever been. Different khoder coming in 2026.

 

[callmecrazy]

More than welcome back at the club. We’re one family. He communicated his reasons on leaving and is and was nothing but respectful, have him back with open arms. Slots perfectly at centre half forward. Thanks to west coburg for getting him as fit as he has ever been. Different khoder coming in 2026.

grubba94 I wonder how the other players feel after him leaving and making his way back? How do you reckon round 1 looks for Northern Saints?

 

[perimeterlock]

Jai Bahnert has put in transfer in to Keilor Park from Aberfeldie. Think will be a good recruit for Keilor Park, seen as a premier seniors player.