NFNL Div 3 discussion 2023

[Max Leader]

I'm hearing it's not a whisper Business partners with Nev Jetta I believe re the foundation Eddie runs. Massive for the comp and Stars.

Chump.

Wouldn’t be able to sign him in the Ammo’s. #too#toosoonChump

 

[Top deck]

Is Coulson confirmed to be returning to West H or just training there? Some decent ruckmen running around for Div 3 next year.

Chump

It’s more
Of a matter of when he signs.

 

[HELLSBELLS]

I'm hearing it's not a whisper Business partners with Nev Jetta I believe re the foundation Eddie runs. Massive for the comp and Stars.

Chump.

Definitely not a whipser that one.

But a whisper that i heard is that Daniel Wells may also be having a run down there.

 

[Champ or Chump]

Definitely not a whipser that one.

But a whisper that i heard is that Daniel Wells may also be having a run down there.

Great news for the comp and short term opportunities for the club.

That said, will be interesting to see if it can encourage more young players to the Stars (that play the majority of games) and sets them up moving forward beyond 3 or 4 games per year.

Chump

 

[bertybeetle]

Jaylon Thorpe also back FT

 

[EBERT THE KING]

I'll state again, Fitzroy will be very very hard to beat next season.

Just about a lock for finals

 

[Champ or Chump]

I'll state again, Fitzroy will be very very hard to beat next season.

Just about a lock for finals

Who is your final 5 ETK?

Chump

 

[EBERT THE KING]

Who is your final 5 ETK?

Chump

Put me on the spot here Chump, but ill have an early crack

Mernda
Old Eltham
Fitzroy
Heidelberg west
Kinglake

Will be the best season of Div 3 footy since it began.

 

[stonecoldsteveparker]

Anyone heard about big Michael boundy down at the Vikings? Is he finished? Will he go again ? Think his got plenty more to offer in those legs and could be a serious danger in that forward line in 2024.

Shem Joseph

 

[choccyNippysERRRR]

Anyone heard about big Michael boundy down at the Vikings? Is he finished? Will he go again ? Think his got plenty more to offer in those legs and could be a serious danger in that forward line in 2024.

Stone cold

Massive if he stays on will be a great rotation between himself and Gilmore. The big fella is known for kicking lots of bags at the paradians kicking silly amounts such as 10 and 9 on multiple occasions. Interesting to see how he goes in the northern football netball league.

-Rubes

 

[10571z]

Anyone heard about big Michael boundy down at the Vikings? Is he finished? Will he go again ? Think his got plenty more to offer in those legs and could be a serious danger in that forward line in 2024.

Shem Joseph

Surely plays another in the NFNL. How old would he be now?

 

[Les429]

I'll state again, Fitzroy will be very very hard to beat next season.

Just about a lock for finals

They'll start fast and finish nowhere

 

[Les429]

Massive if he stays on will be a great rotation between himself and Gilmore. The big fella is known for kicking lots of bags at the paradians kicking silly amounts such as 10 and 9 on multiple occasions. Interesting to see how he goes in the northern football netball league.

-Rubes

He kicked bags of goals in what was effectively div 5 football. Won't get near it

 

[Champ or Chump]

He kicked bags of goals in what was effectively div 5 football. Won't get near it

Some reasonable players have played in that Div 5 though - and would/will do quite well in Div 3 NFNL.

Chump

 

[Top deck]

He kicked bags of goals in what was effectively div 5 football. Won't get near it

Um have you watched ammo’s footy?

 

[dean bromberg]

Um have you watched ammo’s footy?

I have followed both and you would be surprised at the standard of ammo football
Boundy will be a handful for any div3 backman

 

[Top deck]

I have followed both and you would be surprised at the standard of ammo football
Boundy will be a handful for any div3 backman

Yeah so I have, Div 2 ammo’s I think is around Div 3 nfl standard

 

[stonecoldsteveparker]

He kicked bags of goals in what was effectively div 5 football. Won't get near it

I’d go out on a limb and say he would kick a bag north of 20 if he was to line up on you hero

 

[10571z]

I have followed both and you would be surprised at the standard of ammo football
Boundy will be a handful for any div3 backman

Boundy and Close will be in the top 5 forwards in the division I’d say.

 

[choccyNippysERRRR]

Boundy and Close will be in the top 5 forwards in the division I’d say.

I completely agree mate. Last I heard he struggled with constant hamstring and knee niggles but if he is able to get his body right, he may well slot into FF team of the year position. For those commenting on the standard of ammos footy, it is no joke and I think we will be surprised by Ivanhoe and the OP boys.

-Ruben

 

[stonecoldsteveparker]

I completely agree mate. Last I heard he struggled with constant hamstring and knee niggles but if he is able to get his body right, he may well slot into FF team of the year position. For those commenting on the standard of ammos footy, it is no joke and I think we will be surprised by Ivanhoe and the OP boys.

-Ruben

Hit the absolute nail on the head with that one nippys, could not agree more!! Exciting times ahead for the division with all this talent going to be an absolute joy to watch. Can’t wait

 

[Champ or Chump]

Having watched a fair bit of local footy I think our 2023 list would have been near the bottom of Div 3 NFNL - we struggled in D1 VAFA (effectively div 4). That said our 2022 premiership team had several past NFNL Div 1 & 2 players, AFL and VFL and just some good local guys. It was a very strong side that would have made the four in NFNL Div 3 and maybe been ok (mid-table) in NFNL Div 2.

From what I am hearing for 2024 we have signed mainly young, ex-IJFC players and not any big name / marquee players (Jetta, Gilmore, Nipper, etc), so I think first year in will be interesting to see where we are at. We would have to improve ALOT on last year to make finals in year 1 if all the buzz around teams improving their lists is correct.

Chump

 

[Bagsy 82]

I'll state again, Fitzroy will be very very hard to beat next season.

Just about a lock for

I'll state again, Fitzroy will be very very hard to beat next season.

Just about a lock for finals

Stars will play finals. Farrant is a freak and when available Thorpe will combine to be 2 of the best key forwards in Div 3. Players back to the club next season in Proctor and Karpany and Stars latest recruit who was announced a couple of days ago on socials added to Burns will more than match any midfield in Div 3 although not sure how they are looking in the ruck. Stars were a fair way off last year but have added 8 quality senior players before you add in Jetta and possibly Betts and Wells for occasional games. If they can keep their best side on the park they will be capable of beating anyone. Not sure it will translate into long term success for the Stars but they will be right up there next year in what looks like being a real competitive Div 3 season.

Having watched a fair bit of local footy I think our 2023 list would have been near the bottom of Div 3 NFNL - we struggled in D1 VAFA (effectively div 4). That said our 2022 premiership team had several past NFNL Div 1 & 2 players, AFL and VFL and just some good local guys. It was a very strong side that would have made the four in NFNL Div 3 and maybe been ok (mid-table) in NFNL Div 2.

From what I am hearing for 2024 we have signed mainly young, ex-IJFC players and not any big name / marquee players (Jetta, Gilmore, Nipper, etc), so I think first year in will be interesting to see where we are at. We would have to improve ALOT on last year to make finals in year 1 if all the buzz around teams improving their lists is correct.

Chump

I’m sure top sides in D1 VAFA would be right up there in NFNL Div 3 but I watched Parkside vs Yarra Valley in the D2 VAFA Grand Final at Coburg this season and neither of them sides would’ve beaten Heidelberg West who just failed to make finals in Division 3.

 

[MortlockWatcher]

It's risky to base an opinion on a whole division of football on just one match (e.g. AFL GF in 2022).
Did both teams play their best football for the season that day? Probably not.

I'd suggest a few more matches need to be added to the sample size. Let's see how things look after four or five rounds next season.

 

[Champ or Chump]

Yes agre

Stars will play finals. Farrant is a freak and when available Thorpe will be the best key forwards in Div 3 with Close from Ivanhoe. Proctor, Karpany and Stars latest recruit who was announced yesterday added to Burns will match any midfield. Stars were a fair way off last year but have added 8 quality players before you add in Jetta and possibly Betts and Wells when available.

Watched D2 VAFA Parkside vs Yarra Valley Grand Final and was some good players running around the ruckman from Parkside would be up there as one of the best players in Div 3 NFNL but doubt either side would’ve played finals last year in Div 3, from what I seen West would’ve beaten both by a few goals. Still think both sides coming in from VAFA with strong recruiting will push for top 5.



I’m sure top sides in D1 VAFA would be right up there in NFNL Div 3 but I watched Parkside vs Yarra Valley in the D2 VAFA Grand Final at Coburg this season and neither of them sides would’ve beaten Heidelberg West who just failed to make finals in Division 3.

Yea agree with that. I also don't think either of them (Parkside or Manningham) would have made the D1 VAFA final 4 last year either.

The big thing is that it looks like ALL teams are improving their list from last year and we should have some great match ups every week.

Chump.