Are you sure you spoke to Rod Ward. But it is true, both Rovers and L/Derri have expressed interest in cumimg to Lexton Plains. Wonder where that leaves the other clubs???
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I think that the LPFL has approached these clubs and not the other way round.
they did last year i know for sure. Have the eagles looked at moving again? i think it would be wise.
Do you think they should move or would a restructure of ALL these local leagues be more benefical?. Looking at the Ararat eagles they appear to be geographically located at the furtherest point of 3 different competitions ( LPFL, MDFL and HDFL ). I would have thought that a town the size of Ararat should have a league built around it just like Maryborough, Colac, Horsham etc etc.What happened to the Ararat and district Football league? I find it hard to believe that Ararat is only 20 km's from Gt Western and Moyston and they dont play against each other. I am not sure of the standard of these 2 clubs, but I have seen Ararat play and they certainly struggle in the LPFL especially against the LPFL power clubs ( Skipton, Rokewood, C/Linton).
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i agree with you crazy tell that two the v.c.f.l. but. Some thing needs to be done
Your absolutely spot on there Crazy, the VCFL need to look at restructuring all the district leagues around the state and in particular the LPFL, MDFL and the HDFL and maybe even the MCFL. However in doing so the only way i can see it really working is either a/ They set the leagues up in divisions or b/ They scrap one of the leagues to either make other leagues stronger or like you made mention build another league around the Ararat district which would make sense!! The league that stands out IMO is the LPFL, this would be the obvious one to get rid of as it is somewhat struggling at present and has 2 clubs wanting to leave the league!! In regards to the sides you made mention to being in close proximity to Ararat, add to that Navarre and Stawell Swifts, you already have 5 sides and within 45 minutes of Ararat you have Lexton, Avoca and Tatyoon!! The HDFL are strong enoung now where they could afford to have a couple of sides drop out of their league and with the inclusion of Edenhope/Apsely this season G/W and S/S would be the obvious ones, which in turn would make it less travelling for the Horsham based sides. Natte Bealiba would then also get their wish to join the MCFL. The only downside then would be finding a home for the old Western Plains sides in Rokewood, Skipton, Carngham and Illabrook. Skipton and Carngham could possibly join an Ararat based league too maybe and the other 2 clubs down Geelong way maybe. Or mybe even some of those clubs could look at the MDFL, not quite sure geographically where those sides are in regards to the MDFL however!!
In the end I think there is merit in bringing back an Ararat based league. There would obviously be clubs that would not be happy with switching leagues and so forthe, however for the future of some of the present struggling clubs I think that the VCFL needs to take a stance immediately, even at the end of this season and look at setting something up for the start of next season!!
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Your absolutely spot on there Crazy, the VCFL need to look at restructuring all the district leagues around the state and in particular the LPFL, MDFL and the HDFL and maybe even the MCFL. However in doing so the only way i can see it really working is either a/ They set the leagues up in divisions or b/ They scrap one of the leagues to either make other leagues stronger or like you made mention build another league around the Ararat district which would make sense!! The league that stands out IMO is the LPFL, this would be the obvious one to get rid of as it is somewhat struggling at present and has 2 clubs wanting to leave the league!! In regards to the sides you made mention to being in close proximity to Ararat, add to that Navarre and Stawell Swifts, you already have 5 sides and within 45 minutes of Ararat you have Lexton, Avoca and Tatyoon!! The HDFL are strong enoung now where they could afford to have a couple of sides drop out of their league and with the inclusion of Edenhope/Apsely this season G/W and S/S would be the obvious ones, which in turn would make it less travelling for the Horsham based sides. Natte Bealiba would then also get their wish to join the MCFL. The only downside then would be finding a home for the old Western Plains sides in Rokewood, Skipton, Carngham and Illabrook. Skipton and Carngham could possibly join an Ararat based league too maybe and the other 2 clubs down Geelong way maybe. Or mybe even some of those clubs could look at the MDFL, not quite sure geographically where those sides are in regards to the MDFL however!!
In the end I think there is merit in bringing back an Ararat based league. There would obviously be clubs that would not be happy with switching leagues and so forthe, however for the future of some of the present struggling clubs I think that the VCFL needs to take a stance immediately, even at the end of this season and look at setting something up for the start of next season!!
would eliminating the ressies and returning teams to thier towns work effectively, instead of busting up leuges we could put things back to the way it was
Mighty roar your a very smart gentleman, But the VCFLwill not do a restructure, they have shown over the years that they would rather let clubs fold than place them in areas that are geograpically smart. IMO a league based around the rural city of Ararat and the Northern Grampians shire is the way to go, Ararat and Stawell would remain in the Wimmera FL and the rest could form the Ararat and Stawell district FL, Clubs could include Navarre, Stawell Swifts and Gtwestern (Northerm Grampians Shire) and Ararat Eagles, Tatyoon, Moyston/Willaura, W/Lakebolac and SMW Rovers ( Rural City Of Ararat). The Benfits of this league would include * Less travel, The furthest game would be Navarre to Mininera (100 Km). * Bigger crowds. * Ararat and Stawell FC'S would have a stable base to recruit up and comming players to play at a higher standard.* More local interest in games, More interest would create more sponsorship opportunities. * Resume intertown rivalaries with Stawell, Gt Western etc, Rivalries = bigger gate takings. * The bottom line is that interest in football in the Ararat area is at an all time low with the Eagles and Ararat at or near the bottom of the ladder. I know from experience that the Eagles struggle to field sides when they have to travel to Rokewood and I bet Gt Western would have the same problem when the travel to Edenhope and Balmoral, surely this cant be good for country footy. Its time for the VCFL to standup AND DO SOMETHING instead of sitting back at watching country footy disentergrate.Your absolutely spot on there Crazy, the VCFL need to look at restructuring all the district leagues around the state and in particular the LPFL, MDFL and the HDFL and maybe even the MCFL. However in doing so the only way i can see it really working is either a/ They set the leagues up in divisions or b/ They scrap one of the leagues to either make other leagues stronger or like you made mention build another league around the Ararat district which would make sense!! The league that stands out IMO is the LPFL, this would be the obvious one to get rid of as it is somewhat struggling at present and has 2 clubs wanting to leave the league!! In regards to the sides you made mention to being in close proximity to Ararat, add to that Navarre and Stawell Swifts, you already have 5 sides and within 45 minutes of Ararat you have Lexton, Avoca and Tatyoon!! The HDFL are strong enoung now where they could afford to have a couple of sides drop out of their league and with the inclusion of Edenhope/Apsely this season G/W and S/S would be the obvious ones, which in turn would make it less travelling for the Horsham based sides. Natte Bealiba would then also get their wish to join the MCFL. The only downside then would be finding a home for the old Western Plains sides in Rokewood, Skipton, Carngham and Illabrook. Skipton and Carngham could possibly join an Ararat based league too maybe and the other 2 clubs down Geelong way maybe. Or mybe even some of those clubs could look at the MDFL, not quite sure geographically where those sides are in regards to the MDFL however!!
In the end I think there is merit in bringing back an Ararat based league. There would obviously be clubs that would not be happy with switching leagues and so forthe, however for the future of some of the present struggling clubs I think that the VCFL needs to take a stance immediately, even at the end of this season and look at setting something up for the start of next season!!
Good comments roar but those comments are way outof your league who did you overhear or talking about these comments.....Your absolutely spot on there Crazy, the VCFL need to look at restructuring all the district leagues around the state and in particular the LPFL, MDFL and the HDFL and maybe even the MCFL. However in doing so the only way i can see it really working is either a/ They set the leagues up in divisions or b/ They scrap one of the leagues to either make other leagues stronger or like you made mention build another league around the Ararat district which would make sense!! The league that stands out IMO is the LPFL, this would be the obvious one to get rid of as it is somewhat struggling at present and has 2 clubs wanting to leave the league!! In regards to the sides you made mention to being in close proximity to Ararat, add to that Navarre and Stawell Swifts, you already have 5 sides and within 45 minutes of Ararat you have Lexton, Avoca and Tatyoon!! The HDFL are strong enoung now where they could afford to have a couple of sides drop out of their league and with the inclusion of Edenhope/Apsely this season G/W and S/S would be the obvious ones, which in turn would make it less travelling for the Horsham based sides. Natte Bealiba would then also get their wish to join the MCFL. The only downside then would be finding a home for the old Western Plains sides in Rokewood, Skipton, Carngham and Illabrook. Skipton and Carngham could possibly join an Ararat based league too maybe and the other 2 clubs down Geelong way maybe. Or mybe even some of those clubs could look at the MDFL, not quite sure geographically where those sides are in regards to the MDFL however!!
In the end I think there is merit in bringing back an Ararat based league. There would obviously be clubs that would not be happy with switching leagues and so forthe, however for the future of some of the present struggling clubs I think that the VCFL needs to take a stance immediately, even at the end of this season and look at setting something up for the start of next season!!
I like your way of thinking there big fella it certainly has merit too it!! What are your thoughts on the other sides from the LPFL if something like that were to eventuate! Do you think that Lexton, C/Linton and Skipton could be included in an Ararat and Stawell District FL as well. The furthest game would still only be about 100km - Lexton to L/B! That would then leave Illabrook and Rokewood on their own, what league/s would be viable for them to join, the Geelong Area seems the more suitable direction for them to head in!! Sides don't mind if occassionally they have to travel a considerable distance, however for sides like Great Western, their only neighbouring town is Stawell, with the majority of the other sides being approx. an hour away and even up to 2 hours away.
As for you Beton5 or Babba80 or which ever of your other logins you want to go by today, I don't think you'll have to worry bout where your going to travel to next season and beyond, cause after your efforts on Saturday in the Ressies against Natimuk, well even the reserves game has become too quick for you. Buddy I think it mite be time to hang the boots up!!
These are just my thoughts Mighty one,But this will never HappenI like your way of thinking there big fella it certainly has merit too it!! What are your thoughts on the other sides from the LPFL if something like that were to eventuate! Do you think that Lexton, C/Linton and Skipton could be included in an Ararat and Stawell District FL as well. The furthest game would still only be about 100km - Lexton to L/B! That would then leave Illabrook and Rokewood on their own, what league/s would be viable for them to join, the Geelong Area seems the more suitable direction for them to head in!! Sides don't mind if occassionally they have to travel a considerable distance, however for sides like Great Western, their only neighbouring town is Stawell, with the majority of the other sides being approx. an hour away and even up to 2 hours away.
As for you Beton5 or Babba80 or which ever of your other logins you want to go by today, I don't think you'll have to worry bout where your going to travel to next season and beyond, cause after your efforts on Saturday in the Ressies against Natimuk, well even the reserves game has become too quick for you. Buddy I think it mite be time to hang the boots up!!
Rokewood to Geelong,Skipton and Illabrook have a couple of options= Ararat leauge, CHFL ( CHFL already has a s--tload of teams).Lexton could go to the MCDFL. Penshurst, hawkesdale, Caramut, Glen/Dunkeld could go to the Warrnambool league or th South western district F/L. Could make for some good conversation hey Almighty one.
getitindia
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have heard same rumor if did happen you could prob say good by the minnera and dis leauge.
getitindia
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Your absolutely spot on there Crazy, the VCFL need to look at restructuring all the district leagues around the state and in particular the LPFL, MDFL and the HDFL and maybe even the MCFL. However in doing so the only way i can see it really working is either a/ They set the leagues up in divisions or b/ They scrap one of the leagues to either make other leagues stronger or like you made mention build another league around the Ararat district which would make sense!! The league that stands out IMO is the LPFL, this would be the obvious one to get rid of as it is somewhat struggling at present and has 2 clubs wanting to leave the league!! In regards to the sides you made mention to being in close proximity to Ararat, add to that Navarre and Stawell Swifts, you already have 5 sides and within 45 minutes of Ararat you have Lexton, Avoca and Tatyoon!! The HDFL are strong enoung now where they could afford to have a couple of sides drop out of their league and with the inclusion of Edenhope/Apsely this season G/W and S/S would be the obvious ones, which in turn would make it less travelling for the Horsham based sides. Natte Bealiba would then also get their wish to join the MCFL. The only downside then would be finding a home for the old Western Plains sides in Rokewood, Skipton, Carngham and Illabrook. Skipton and Carngham could possibly join an Ararat based league too maybe and the other 2 clubs down Geelong way maybe. Or mybe even some of those clubs could look at the MDFL, not quite sure geographically where those sides are in regards to the MDFL however!!
In the end I think there is merit in bringing back an Ararat based league. There would obviously be clubs that would not be happy with switching leagues and so forthe, however for the future of some of the present struggling clubs I think that the VCFL needs to take a stance immediately, even at the end of this season and look at setting something up for the start of next season!!
and if they old ararat leauge was brought back you would proberly find that more people around ararat would become more interested in local for therfor more people at games to support it...
Thats exactly rite, the VCFL need to be looking at building a league around Ararat again as it may not only bring back local interest but may also inject player numbers into the struggling sides at the moment. As we all know that player committment is at an all time low at present with some clubs................people just aint committed enough to travelling anywhere close to and over an hour to play footy on a regular basis!!
Having played in the MCFL before, with the exception of a couple of distant clubs, the league is set up with clubs around the Maryborough area, this is a town of similar size to Ararat. The MCFL has a high degree of interest from the local community with some clubs having more than just the one "Local Derby" which people luv to go and see as there is not only more than 1 club from the township itself but several more surrounding the area!! When you look at their league, from Maryborough itself they have Rovers and Royal Park, within 15 minutes there is Carisbrook, Talbot, Dunolly and Avoca, within 30 minutes there is Newstead and Maldon, within an hour Harcourt and just over an hour is Trentham! Add to that Natte who are trying to join the league and are under 30 mins travel from the Borough.
IMO, the VCFL need to look at the MCFL and base other district leagues on the way they are structured!!
Without pointing it out too much but like has been said before, imagine haveing a local league set up with the likes of the Eagles, Moyston, G/Western, S/Swifts, Navarre, Tatyoon, SMW Rovers, W/Lake Bolac. Towns surrounding Ararat and Stawell................makes sense!!
getitindia
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Thats exactly rite, the VCFL need to be looking at building a league around Ararat again as it may not only bring back local interest but may also inject player numbers into the struggling sides at the moment. As we all know that player committment is at an all time low at present with some clubs................people just aint committed enough to travelling anywhere close to and over an hour to play footy on a regular basis!!
Having played in the MCFL before, with the exception of a couple of distant clubs, the league is set up with clubs around the Maryborough area, this is a town of similar size to Ararat. The MCFL has a high degree of interest from the local community with some clubs having more than just the one "Local Derby" which people luv to go and see as there is not only more than 1 club from the township itself but several more surrounding the area!! When you look at their league, from Maryborough itself they have Rovers and Royal Park, within 15 minutes there is Carisbrook, Talbot, Dunolly and Avoca, within 30 minutes there is Newstead and Maldon, within an hour Harcourt and just over an hour is Trentham! Add to that Natte who are trying to join the league and are under 30 mins travel from the Borough.
IMO, the VCFL need to look at the MCFL and base other district leagues on the way they are structured!!
Without pointing it out too much but like has been said before, imagine haveing a local league set up with the likes of the Eagles, Moyston, G/Western, S/Swifts, Navarre, Tatyoon, SMW Rovers, W/Lake Bolac. Towns surrounding Ararat and Stawell................makes sense!!
hit the nail on the head with that one
McCleanMagic
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Back to the footy guys we have only one round left. Looks like the final 5 are set with caramut playing in one final and probably lismore and glen playin in the other! any tips on these games? Any big news that people are injured or big name players coming in for finals? Tatyoon play penshurst in the last game could be intreging with them being out of the finals race.
Rat_attack
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Magic, how are the numbers looking out at taty this time of year?? Are there many blokes that are injured? how many to come back into the 1's? is there gunna be some disappointed blokes come finals?? what about the 2's are there gunna be any blokes who miss out on a game all together?? tough job for the coach's! whats your thoughts of the ins and outs??
If there are no injuries for the rest of they year then there is going to be at least 5 players miss out altogether rat. Thats is, from the two's. From last weeks senior team i would say there is at least 4 changes to be made. Players to come back
McCleanMagic
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yes rat their are going to be some dissappointed people come grand final day. On the week end the senior players that didnt play were - matt harris, justin mcmahon, aaron jenkins, sean mcdougall, rich king. Not sure what the go with sean is though has an injured back and the roosters twos will squeeze into the finals? so whether he plays or not is another thing.
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Rat_attack
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If those 5 were to come back in and there was no other injuries who would be likely to miss out! Not a good time of year for that sort of thing, i suppose you've just gotta hope ya form has been good enough leading into finals,
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By the list of those players to come in, if you were a midfield/flanker type player you would be getting pretty nervous if your form was not that crash hot. 1 more round left for both Seniors & Reserves to claim championship. It will be interesting to see how Taty reserves go against Penshurst.
Saw Aaron Jenkins played 2's on Saturday magic.. Do you know what the reason for that was??
McCleanMagic
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Just not training at the moment. With the seniors playgin so well everyone needs to be training. Will be back up this week.
Does anyone think any team can get within ten goals of Tatyoon? If so tell us how.
The footy show is coming to Ararat tomorrow, Billy Brownless and Big BT Taylor will be spinning the wheel for the Ararat and district Junior Football association. Come along and have a great night at Alexandra oval, there is a big marquee and music will be provided by the “BOURBON LEGENDS”. Do any of you blokes that played in the old ADJFA remember the old rooms, if so make sure you come along and lets see if the KIDS can win the car.
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