NFNL div 3 2026

[10571z]

James Tadd announced as a signing by Reservoir. Another loss for Epping.

Reservoir playing on 65 points this year to fit there best squad in?

Hearing Lirosi back to West Preston

 

[Eyes_and_Ears]

Hearing Lirosi back to West Preston

Are they starting a supers side?

 

[local footy fan]

Don't know if it makes a difference, but maybe the on school grounds location could challenge the consumption of alcohol guidelines? That said Parade do have a license for the Garvey.

Also, I believe that funds to join a semi-professional competition (EFNL or NFNL) could also be a challenge for where they are at right now. Again, IF they did look at a move then they may get some people in to support that side of things.

It's a good ground to play footy on....even if it was the 11.40 game

The school might have a say but for the bigger part of the picture its VAFA doctrine that no alcohol be served at games . The three clubs that have come over the the NFNL seem to be doing ok it might be tough for the start but once you start getting more than a hand fufull of people to your games your bar and canteen sale go up , and with bigger crowds it makes getting sponsors on board just that little bit easier

 

[oc37]

The school might have a say but for the bigger part of the picture its VAFA doctrine that no alcohol be served at games . The three clubs that have come over the the NFNL seem to be doing ok it might be tough for the start but once you start getting more than a hand fufull of people to your games your bar and canteen sale go up , and with bigger crowds it makes getting sponsors on board just that little bit easier

not quite right- Vafa have significantly reduced their alcohol rules. It is still not as good as suburban leagues however they can serve alcohol as long as it is contained area- eg clubrooms. Doesn't work for all clubs as some dont have great rooms, but has increased financial intake for most clubs

 

[God Yeah]

not quite right- Vafa have significantly reduced their alcohol rules. It is still not as good as suburban leagues however they can serve alcohol as long as it is contained area- eg clubrooms. Doesn't work for all clubs as some dont have great rooms, but has increased financial intake for most clubs

Correct - Can drink all day behind the glass at most venues I was at last season.

 

[10571z]

not quite right- Vafa have significantly reduced their alcohol rules. It is still not as good as suburban leagues however they can serve alcohol as long as it is contained area- eg clubrooms. Doesn't work for all clubs as some dont have great rooms, but has increased financial intake for most clubs

Isn’t that with a substantial meal?

 

[billy bob 2]

Correct - Can drink all day behind the glass at most venues I was at last season.

I remember watching a VAFA GF a number of years ago at Elsternwick Park and watching the whole winning team run across the road to the Elsternwick Hotel straight after the medal presentation for beers in full playing kit

 

[Mappa]

Correct - Can drink all day behind the glass at most venues I was at last season.

What Division was that in?

 

[God Yeah]

What Division was that in?

Prem A and Div 3 - where a facility allows for it.

 

[God Yeah]

Isn’t that with a substantial meal?

If a lunch is on yes. You can still buy a beer without the requirement of attending the lunch, it just has to be consumed in the sanctioned area.

 

[10571z]

If a lunch is on yes. You can still buy a beer without the requirement of attending the lunch, it just has to be consumed in the sanctioned area.

Simply ridiculous. Either way not our issue in the NFNL

 

[hfchfc]

Simply ridiculous. Either way not our issue in the NFNL

So stop commenting on it!

 

[Champ or Chump]

If a lunch is on yes. You can still buy a beer without the requirement of attending the lunch, it just has to be consumed in the sanctioned area.

One of the other 'hoped for' and something we have seen is the significant increase in crowd numbers with the majority of games played in a local area. As such more supporters attend more games than the need to travel mainly across town southern/eastern based clubs.

Not sure what VAFA can do about that, but the localisation of clubs within the North has helped us to that element with our particular situation.

 

[God Yeah]

One of the other 'hoped for' and something we have seen is the significant increase in crowd numbers with the majority of games played in a local area. As such more supporters attend more games than the need to travel mainly across town southern/eastern based clubs.

Not sure what VAFA can do about that, but the localisation of clubs within the North has helped us to that element with our particular situation.

It will never be overcome and something that will always differentiate the majority of competitions from the VAFA.

Dare I say it, a compelling argument to the membership/playing base when a club decides to leave the VAFA.

I'm glad that it has worked for Ivanhoe, from the outside looking in change has been for the better and most likely ensured the survival of the club. I could say the say the same for Parade/Eltham/Banyule, all clubs in great shape.

 

[Big Unit 30]

It’s beyond comprehension there isn’t at least drinking allowed from 2 o’clock onwards.

It’s also beyond comprehension that a player who has been paid in the past in a different competition that commits to playing football without pay at an amateur club can be denied playing local sport by a band of self serving pompous arrogant campaigners who hide behind ‘guidelines’ that aren’t rules.

 

[local footy fan]

It’s also beyond comprehension that a player who has been paid in the past in a different competition that commits to playing football without pay at an amateur club can be denied playing local sport by a band of self serving pompous arrogant campaigners who hide behind ‘guidelines’ that aren’t rules.

why would a player who's been getting coin now play for free ? if true he is a rare breed these days

 

[Champ or Chump]

why would a player who's been getting coin now play for free ? if true he is a rare breed these days

At Ivanhoe over the years we had two players join the club after playing VFA and SANFL who were appointed as playing coaches - both were denied a permit to actually play for two seasons. It was less than helpful at the time to say the least.

One was Brad Hall - ex school captain of Assumption who was just 24 years of age. We had just merged with Assumption and were hopeful of building a city based club for any guys moving from the bush. He had been in Melbournes list and then played a year at Sturt. It would have been massive for us to get him playing and encouraging others from Assumption to join - but the league sat him out for two full seasons. It crushed Brad to be honest, and after his third year he moved on to play in 3 flags for Vermont and get BOG in two of them.

The other was Doni Valkanis - ex-Preston VFA for 10 years and then two years at Reservoir-Lakeside. They folded and Doni was appointed coach of Ivanhoe. Several Lakies guys joined our club, but Doni was denied a playing permit for a year. Thankfully Doni hung in there and finally played, coached and is still involved with our club some 30 years later.

And don't even get me started on the Scott Selwood malarkey.....

 

[Manang Rover]

At Ivanhoe over the years we had two players join the club after playing VFA and SANFL who were appointed as playing coaches - both were denied a permit to actually play for two seasons. It was less than helpful at the time to say the least.

One was Brad Hall - ex school captain of Assumption who was just 24 years of age. We had just merged with Assumption and were hopeful of building a city based club for any guys moving from the bush. He had been in Melbournes list and then played a year at Sturt. It would have been massive for us to get him playing and encouraging others from Assumption to join - but the league sat him out for two full seasons. It crushed Brad to be honest, and after his third year he moved on to play in 3 flags for Vermont and get BOG in two of them.

The other was Doni Valkanis - ex-Preston VFA for 10 years and then two years at Reservoir-Lakeside. They folded and Doni was appointed coach of Ivanhoe. Several Lakies guys joined our club, but Doni was denied a playing permit for a year. Thankfully Doni hung in there and finally played, coached and is still involved with our club some 30 years later.

And don't even get me started on the Scott Selwood malarkey.....

Thats the ridiculousness that is the VAFA! As mentioned elsewhere on bigfooty that Ivanhoe, Turtles, Banyule, Parade, Bull Temp are now flourishing by leaving the vafa!
Hows the power struggle going to be with current CEO Reddick and Stillman coming in? These 2 blokes couldnt coach a fart out of their own ass!!!!

 

[Big Unit 30]

why would a player who's been getting coin now play for free ? if true he is a rare breed these days

Some had started out with ammo clubs and after years of country footy as an example where happy to stay closer to home and return to their original club…. Until the kangaroo court denied them ( more than likely denying a district club player but not a school affiliated player )

 

[10571z]

why would a player who's been getting coin now play for free ? if true he is a rare breed these days

Not that uncommon. Some people can actually make their own money outside of community sports clubs.

 

[Wastin time]

Imagine if AFL Victoria planted a few players across all leagues & divisions to shop themselves around (as they do) & report back with proof , of ‘shifty’ offers they’d received. With no repercussions to the said player , unless their statements were proven false. And a $40000 ‘reward’ for uncovering deliberate cheating.
Then fine the clubs $75000-$100k
as punishment for the attempted rort.
That would change the mindset across all competitions & leagues.

 

[NorthernBastard]

Kyle Green at Mernda, no surprise really. Who else is Nipper going to bring along? They're probably a couple of good signings from being at the pointy end again?

 

[Champ or Chump]

Kyle Green at Mernda, no surprise really. Who else is Nipper going to bring along? They're probably a couple of good signings from being at the pointy end again?

Sam Lloyd
Shepherd
And another from the bulls is a VERY strong pub rumour

Absolutely they will be at the pointy end with those recruits and having added around 10-12 new players to their 2025 list

 

[ONTHEPROWL]

Sam Lloyd
Shepherd
And another from the bulls is a VERY strong pub rumour

Absolutely they will be at the pointy end with those recruits and having added around 10-12 new players to their 2025 list

Who’s the player from Bundy ?

 

[Champ or Chump]

Who’s the player from Bundy ?

Dont know OTP