Re: Official GVFL thread
You'd think that Seymour and Ky are on an equal level in terms of local talent (Seymour's senior players would probably be ahead, but Ky has produced some fine juniors over the years – where are they?) but Ky's problem is it's inability to attract big name recruits due to its location. One such solution Ky could do is try and entice 5,6,7,8 or so very good players from the KDFL, not easy to do but it would sure help them remain competitive, maybe even knock on the finals door.
The other thing is, in the years gone past a lot of Ky's locals have ended up in the KDFL (Here's a brain teaser people - Try and name a team of Ky locals in the KDFL). Fact is, it can be a goldmine of talent in surrounding area's. It's a matter of clubs doing their homework, getting the right coach who has good contacts, fundraising/sponsorship activities and of course a bit of luck. Seymour is lucky it is close to Melbourne, and even luckier they were able to entice the great S.Daniels - without him, I shudder to think where they would be now. Euroa is similar to Seymour in location and don't forget they are one of the smallest towns in the GV, Rochy has a few Bendigo lads and Tatura and Mooroopna can/should use the Greater Shepp area better. Look at Mansfield – small town, they have worst ground and facilities in the league and they are going ok. Of course some solutions are easier said than done but it would be a great pity if the GVFL were to lose any more teams. I hope Tat and Ky can turn it around.
Wow, half a team is locals. Inspiring stuff.
Don't you think it's interesting that the exact same day that Seymour plans to get more VFL players is the same day that I hear Kyabram are considering leaving the GV because they can't compete anymore?
You may not realise down there, but a few GV teams will probably be in other leagues within the next 10 years.
Don't you think it's interesting that the exact same day that Seymour plans to get more VFL players is the same day that I hear Kyabram are considering leaving the GV because they can't compete anymore?
You may not realise down there, but a few GV teams will probably be in other leagues within the next 10 years.
The other thing is, in the years gone past a lot of Ky's locals have ended up in the KDFL (Here's a brain teaser people - Try and name a team of Ky locals in the KDFL). Fact is, it can be a goldmine of talent in surrounding area's. It's a matter of clubs doing their homework, getting the right coach who has good contacts, fundraising/sponsorship activities and of course a bit of luck. Seymour is lucky it is close to Melbourne, and even luckier they were able to entice the great S.Daniels - without him, I shudder to think where they would be now. Euroa is similar to Seymour in location and don't forget they are one of the smallest towns in the GV, Rochy has a few Bendigo lads and Tatura and Mooroopna can/should use the Greater Shepp area better. Look at Mansfield – small town, they have worst ground and facilities in the league and they are going ok. Of course some solutions are easier said than done but it would be a great pity if the GVFL were to lose any more teams. I hope Tat and Ky can turn it around.
