EDFL Premier Discussion 2026

[fair crack]

What about Eckersley was he announced last year as well?

Went back and had a look, there’s an Eckersley there but different name from what you said, so not to sure if its the same one?

 

[the horse whisper]

I believe Deer Park is about to announce the recruiting of another part time player who is chasing $$$$$$$ in Lachie Hunter - Deer Park recruiting strategy of recruiting part time 5 and 6 point players is very smart ......... NOT

He will be a 7 pointer to
As he played for spotty last year

 

[Turbos mail]

Who do you follow snail mail?

Maybe do your research as I potentially could be supporting Deer Park a few games. Looks like the recruitment of Dorgs might see a group get back together for one last crack before they hang them up.

 

[Orfullrules]

Maybe do your research as I potentially could be supporting Deer Park a few games. Looks like the recruitment of Dorgs might see a group get back together for one last crack before they hang them up.

Oh yeah, that’ll work

 

[Gremlin77]

Oh yeah, that’ll work

Just whack a group together in March

 

[Orfullrules]

Just whack a group together in March

Old blokes one last go together.(Superannuation)

 

[Dontrodden]

[td]Jack Dorgan[/td][td]25/02/2026 21:14[/td][td]Portarlington Football Netball Club[/td][td]Deer Park[/td][td]PENDING[/td]

Probably the best left foot to ever strike a football ( Low, long & fast ) is on his way to the might Deer Park premiership factory. Not many clubs can say they have won premierships in both the wrfl and edfl.
A quality footballer and an even better bloke to have around the club is Mr Jack Dorgan. Would definitely encourage opposition supporters to come along and watch this skilled champion in full flight.

Why did he move to Port Arlington last year ? Also only played 5 games, was he injured ?

 

[Turbos mail]

Why did he move to Port Arlington last year ? Also only played 5 games, was he injured ?

Got injured I believe.

 

[Doona2]

Why did he move to Port Arlington last year ? Also only played 5 games, was he injured ?

Didn’t they have a coaching change in season?
Was he part of the coach connection?

 

[jessop]

Maybe do your research as I potentially could be supporting Deer Park a few games. Looks like the recruitment of Dorgs might see a group get back together for one last crack before they hang them up.

Dads army no 18 year olds coming through

 

[weapons#again]

All the old school deer park people who read this site don't know who the Longblow is ....

Potentially this could be your man !!!

 

[Del233027]

Longblow is a different cat, he follows sandhurst and deer park, two clubs at different ends of the spectrum

 

[The Longblow]

Longblow is a different cat, he follows sandhurst and deer park, two clubs at different ends of the spectrum

Mate I followed the pigeons with when Salty was tearing it up... We used to man the beer booth at the new years speed boat races. I'd sell them cans and he would throw them out when they had too many. Probably before your time. I had a strong interest in Sandhurst many years ago before Tambo and Birdy passed away. Do you know Russell Pethybridge?

 

[Del233027]

Mate I followed the pigeons with when Salty was tearing it up... We used to man the beer booth at the new years speed boat races. I'd sell them cans and he would throw them out when they had too many. Probably before your time. I had a strong interest in Sandhurst many years ago before Tambo and Birdy passed away. Do you know Russell Pethybridge?

Salty well before my time, my uncle played against salty

 

[simmsy]

Mate I followed the pigeons with when Salty was tearing it up... We used to man the beer booth at the new years speed boat races. I'd sell them cans and he would throw them out when they had too many. Probably before your time. I had a strong interest in Sandhurst many years ago before Tambo and Birdy passed away. Do you know Russell Pethybridge?

I think he met him on Grinder the same as where you met him.

 

[The Longblow]

I think he met him on Grinder the same as where you met him.

Be better please.

 

[KickItYourHot]

Dads army no 18 year olds coming through

Maybe do a little research before you post.

 

[weapons#again]

Maybe do a little research before you post.

Jessop is well credentialed !!

 

[jessop]

Correct me if I’m wrong

Maybe do a little research before you post.

 

[Turbos mail]

So just seen the Calder cannons under 16 squad posted. Out of 33 named 17 are from Strathmore (7) Keilor (5) and Aberfielde (5).
Nothing changes and this is an indication something needs to change quickly..That 50% from 3 clubs in the region. Cmon that’s not good for footy..

Either the coaches don’t look beyond a few clubs and it’s manipulated or we have a junior system that is in disarray with all the best young talent at 3 clubs and the league needs to limit points at these 3 clubs in senior footy.
Let’s just make EDFL Under 16s Div1 a 3 team competition..

I’m so glad I’m done with junior footy in this league as it’s a shambles and not enough league officials with the courage to challenge, change and investigate to fix local community footy. Just sit behind a desk and bow to the big clubs over and over!!

 

[Doona2]

So just seen the Calder cannons under 16 squad posted. Out of 33 named 17 are from Strathmore (7) Keilor (5) and Aberfielde (5).
Nothing changes and this is an indication something needs to change quickly..That 50% from 3 clubs in the region. Cmon that’s not good for footy..

Either the coaches don’t look beyond a few clubs and it’s manipulated or we have a junior system that is in disarray with all the best young talent at 3 clubs and the league needs to limit points at these 3 clubs in senior footy.
Let’s just make EDFL Under 16s Div1 a 3 team competition..

I’m so glad I’m done with junior footy in this league as it’s a shambles and not enough league officials with the courage to challenge, change and investigate to fix local community footy. Just sit behind a desk and bow to the big clubs over and over!!

Literally had the exact conversation over coffee with a Victotrian club recruiter who was passing through town at Lunchtime.

Jets named 43 or 44 which from memory I think reduces to 28 for the real games - 34 players coming from just 6 clubs.

Unsure what the reason/solution is but it's either a reflection on the state of junior football in this part of the world, or a red flag that these talent region's need more financial support to get across all clubs, leagues, players better.

 

[Orfullrules]

So just seen the Calder cannons under 16 squad posted. Out of 33 named 17 are from Strathmore (7) Keilor (5) and Aberfielde (5).
Nothing changes and this is an indication something needs to change quickly..That 50% from 3 clubs in the region. Cmon that’s not good for footy..

Either the coaches don’t look beyond a few clubs and it’s manipulated or we have a junior system that is in disarray with all the best young talent at 3 clubs and the league needs to limit points at these 3 clubs in senior footy.
Let’s just make EDFL Under 16s Div1 a 3 team competition..

I’m so glad I’m done with junior footy in this league as it’s a shambles and not enough league officials with the courage to challenge, change and investigate to fix local community footy. Just sit behind a desk and bow to the big clubs over and over!!

Junior thread

 

[Turbos mail]

Junior thread

Well yes but it ultimately reflects the senior footy as well now we have a points system.

 

[Turbos mail]

Literally had the exact conversation over coffee with a Victotrian club recruiter who was passing through town at Lunchtime.

Jets named 43 or 44 which from memory I think reduces to 28 for the real games - 34 players coming from just 6 clubs.

Unsure what the reason/solution is but it's either a reflection on the state of junior football in this part of the world, or a red flag that these talent region's need more financial support to get across all clubs, leagues, players better.

Yes mate it just needs a complete overhaul.
I wonder how many of these kids from the 3 clubs at both Cannons & Jets played under 10s at that same club or live with close proximity to that club? Maybe everyone of them do I’m unsure. The other thing is I’ve seen it for close to 15 years that the Cannons and more specifically Jets are often seen favouring certain people/clubs and it’s NOT acceptable. I’m sure battling clubs have 1 or 2 talented kids that are better than the 5th best at a club like Strathmore. But they get manipulated or don’t have any vision to find the kid who might have done it tough but will go in hard for the contest instead of some outside kid getting the easy ball.
Would be good to know!!

Oh yeah and let’s not forget the conversations that will happen now to entice kids to join the bigger clubs as they will show the data of “ come over to us as we get talent scouts out to our games and we will get you an opportunity to be looked at”
Where does it stop!! It’s a big joke really!!

 

[chickenonachain]

I’m pretty sure the clubs not long ago voted on capping maximum of three teams per age group. Somehow the big clubs were able to get that vetoed, l was told 70 to 80% of the clubs were in favour of three teams per age max.