NFNL 2024 Div 1 discussion

[Denny Crane]

Looks like predictions time on BF.

General consensus is Tigers, Bulldogs and Magpies have a lock on the top 3 and I agree. Well too early to make a call on a Premier however, I think Mont may actually overcome the demons from many years of hard work and expense and have a real chance.

Final two positions for top five will be out of three. Blues, Bears and Boro. I think the lads from the end of the train line will take a few scalps from the top three so lock them if for 4th.

Again, going with the consensus that the Kangaroos have lost a bit too much talent and will be relegated.

Love footy being back. Enjoy and be nice to each other.

 

[Thunder1]

Looks like predictions time on BF.

General consensus is Tigers, Bulldogs and Magpies have a lock on the top 3 and I agree. Well too early to make a call on a Premier however, I think Mont may actually overcome the demons from many years of hard work and expense and have a real chance.

Final two positions for top five will be out of three. Blues, Bears and Boro. I think the lads from the end of the train line will take a few scalps from the top three so lock them if for 4th.

Again, going with the consensus that the Kangaroos have lost a bit too much talent and will be relegated.

Love footy being back. Enjoy and be nice to each other.

Denny Crane who are the Blues??

 

[Denny Crane]

Denny Crane who are the Blues??

Hurstbridge.

 

[Denny Crane]

From HS

North Heidelberg coach Jason Heatley discusses 2024 expectations and 2023 reflection​

North Heidelberg knows it must improve if it is to challenge for a first NFNL Division 1 premiership since 2005. So how will the Bulldogs do it?

Be better, that was the bottom line for North Heidelberg.

Bulldogs coach Jason Heatley challenged his players to come back to pre-season training better than last year after the club’s NFNL Division 1 preliminary final exit at the hands of Bundoora.

Heatley’s men showed their potential with 57-point elimination final and semi-final wins over Hurstbridge and Montmorency but ran out of steam in an 87-point defeat to the Bulls.

It lead to some off-season soul-searching knowing 2023’s best will certainly not be good enough in 2024.

“We need to be better, that’s the simple reality,” Heatley said.

“Our best wasn’t good enough last year to win the competition, some of these sides, obviously led by Heidelberg, just do things better for longer than us.

“We challenged the guys to come back better as individuals – whether that’s better body shape, better endurance or stronger – because if we don’t want we produced last year is still going to fall short.

“We had some reflection we needed to do and drills down on what worked and what didn’t.”

North has farewelled key players Jhye Baddeley-Kelly (Boort) and Billy Hogan (Mansfield) but had recruited strongly over summer.

Tom Wallis, son of Essendon great Dean, arrives from Essendon Doutta Stars, while Jack Mapleson has returned after a season at Aberfeldie.

Adam and Ben Giobbi (Euroa), Tom Rivis (Kew Bears) and Kyle Maynard (Avenel) have also jumped on board, while premiership player Louis Hill returns from Heidelberg West.

It’s seen the Bulldogs installed as premiership favourites by rival coaches.

“While it’s nice to look it, it’s an opinion, and we’re under no illusions about where we sit,” Heatley said.

“If you look at the top six or seven sides – Hurstbridge and Greensborough are going to be better, you’d think Mont will be better and write off Bundoora at your peril, they’re a quality club and will be really well coached.”

If North is to improve and challenge for a first Division 1 flag since 2005, internal development will be a key aspect.

The club’s work to strengthen its pathway is starting to pay dividends with strong under-19s numbers.

Heatley said several players were ready to step up to another level and highlighted newly named vice-captain Brody Bell as a standout.

Fellow young kid Brock Chircop had also been voted into the club’s leadership group.

“I’ve been really impressed with Brody Bell, just his leadership and attention to detail is next level,” Heatley said.

“It’s his second year at the footy club and he’s already tracking down a (leadership) path under an outstanding leader in Kyle McDonald.

“Kyle is out first game of the year so Brody is going to get the chance to captain the club early and I think that’s a testament to him.

“Brock’s a really good kid, just a ball of energy, he’s really coachable.

“To be voted in by your peers carries some extra significance for the coaching group and I’m really confident that come across in how they play.

“Without highlighting individuals we’ve also got five or six guys at VFL clubs and for us that’s exception rather than the norm so we’re celebrating sending these guys up to forge a career.”

North Heidelberg had its first practice match of the pre-season against Shepparton Bears at Broadford last weekend and will finalise preparations with a final hitout against Norwood at Shellie Reserve on April 6.

The Bulldogs will face reigning premier Heidelberg in a blockbuster season-opener under lights at Shellie Reserve on April 13.

 

[yearoftheeagle]

Heidleberg
Nth Heidleberg
Mont
Banyule
Hurstbridge
Bundoora
Greensborough
WP
Macloed/eltham

Premier - heidleberg
Relegation - to come down to % between macloed and eltham

 

[edflchamp22]

Heidleberg
Nth Heidleberg
Mont
Banyule
Hurstbridge
Bundoora
Greensborough
WP
Macloed/eltham

Premier - heidleberg
Relegation - to come down to % between macloed and eltham

Boomer Harvey on north heidelbergs updated list is he playing?

 

[10571z]

Bizarre announcement .

 

[just ask!!!]

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Bizarre announcement .

Interesting to hear. A club wouldnt part ways in the NFNL for just not meeting committment levels in pre season surely?

 

[NorthernBastard]

odd, very odd.


Could be a few people amending their predicted ladders!

 

[Henry Playfair]

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Bizarre announcement .

Interesting to hear. A club wouldnt part ways in the NFNL for just not meeting committment levels in pre season surely?

Knowing those close to it, there is nothing sinister that has happened however the failure to attend training a few white lies were all too much.

He's not left to dry & will be heading to the EDFL.

 

[richo's dodgy hammy]

Off to Deer Park from what I am reading on the Edfl board.

 

[Rusted nuts]

Knowing those close to it, there is nothing sinister that has happened however the failure to attend training a few white lies were all too much.

He's not left to dry & will be heading to the EDFL.

He has notoriously been a poor trainer. Not sure why this has become the straw that broke the camels back?

 

[just ask!!!]

He has notoriously been a poor trainer. Not sure why this has become the straw that broke the camels back?

True.

 

[Henry Playfair]

He has notoriously been a poor trainer. Not sure why this has become the straw that broke the camels back?

A white lie here or there may have been plenty of big lies.

 

[nflfan]

He has notoriously been a poor trainer. Not sure why this has become the straw that broke the camels back?

Didn't his brother also leave because he wasn't training so they played him in the 2s?

 

[NorthernBastard]

"Sorry Jason, won't make training, work is real busy atm"

white lie, work was not busy

"Sorry Heaters, won't make training, car being service"

white lie, car is running fine

"Hi coach, won't make training, uni assignments due"

white lie, handed in assignment last week

 

[Turbos mail]

"Sorry Jason, won't make training, work is real busy atm"

white lie, work was not busy

"Sorry Heaters, won't make training, car being service"

white lie, car is running fine

"Hi coach, won't make training, uni assignments due"

white lie, handed in assignment last week

Happens a bit these days but only strong clubs can afford to set these standards so I applaud the club..

 

[HBFlanker]

Plenty of time to replace him too. Strong statement.

 

[10571z]

Plenty of time to replace him too. Strong statement.

Plenty of time? They start next week.

Fantastic work by the club if they were screwed around.

As Ross Lyon said “Execute one to educate 1000”

 

[FootyNuff123]

Looks like they showed him the Daw you could say

 

[edflchamp22]

Plenty of time? They start next week.

Fantastic work by the club if they were screwed around.

As Ross Lyon said “Execute one to educate 1000”

It’s local footy the guys probably busy with his other commitments big deal

 

[HBFlanker]

Plenty of time? They start next week.

Fantastic work by the club if they were screwed around.

As Ross Lyon said “Execute one to educate 1000”

Clearances close June 30

 

[roosterslife]

Don’t think North can win it without him. It’s a huge hole to leave.

 

[edflchamp22]

Don’t think North can win it without him. It’s a huge hole to leave.

Absolutely stupid move

 

[Fridge42]

Absolutely stupid move

Should they have let him play all year without training and committing like the rest of the playing group?

If you want to have long term success, you have to make tough calls and Waz and the Executive/Coaches should be commended.