2nds Our own Vfl team

[The Nostradamus]

Would be keen for our own VFL team. To stream our game,like on the weekends game. Or go down to Arden St.

The quicker this happens the better, obviously money is an issue but this needs to be high on the agenda

 

[shintemaster]

Personally I thought the dual alignment was the best option without having a standalone VFL side - better than a single alignment for progressing players. Now that that is likely to end I think the VFL team needs to be brought back onto the agenda earlier rather than later.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Aren't we hoping to develop a better relationship with Werribee?

 

[shintemaster]

Aren't we hoping to develop a better relationship with Werribee?

I'd argue that given the Ballarat thing is ending either way that an enhanced Werribee relationship is the default position rather than necessarily a strategic one - and I don't mean any disrespect to them. I think it has been a good relationship for us (and hopefully them).

 

[Event Horizon]

Are the Dogs reaping the benefits of having their own VFL team?

Is it too soon to see the result after just 1 year? The fact is, they've won the VFL last year, and obviously have talent there, but the development of players is the key. Our setup worries me to be honest. Too many of our VFL players treading water if not moving backwards.

Personally, I'd bite the bullet and create our own VFL side. If the Dogs afford it, we can.

 

[Phillyroo]

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/our-own-vfl-team.1078707/

 

[Tas]

I think they are benefiting from having a game plan atm. They will probably tire though.

 

[Steele7]

Playing at Arden St, the same size as Edihad. Is a good start.
Just need to teach them to whack players in the VFl before moving up to the AFL.
Apparently it's a sign of a aggressive team.

 

[Ohhh Errol]

Are there any negatives?

 

[Event Horizon]

Are there any negatives?

I can't see any.

 

[Phillyroo]

$$$$ but I agree well worth it.
Besides as the thread that I posted above says, s**t it would be good to have footy back at Arden Street!!!

 

[Greater Gattsby]

The day we have a reserves team strutting their stuff at Arden St I will be a happy man.

The whole Werribee/Ballarat thing is a real shambles and seems very unorganized.

 

[Twinkletoes]

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/our-own-vfl-team.1078707/

Merged and EH's OP has been edited to keep the discussion on track (added the thread title at the top of his post).

On the subject I can't wait till we have our own completely North filled VFL side running around and I do think it'll be a great benefit to our AFL side down the track.

 

[Flawed Genius]

The state government has released plans to "revitalise" 56 hectares of land around Arden Street when they end up building the new station. They plan to, for lack of a better word, "gentrify" the area and have it be a hub for the locals, creating a new area where people can go and eat breakfast, shop et cetera.

Surely there is an opportunity for the club to get involved at some level, given the station will provide almost a direct link to the football ground.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/m...elbournes-arden-precinct-20160831-gr60ju.html

It probably isn't something for next year or even the year after. I'm not sure of the deal we have in place with Werribee but I'm assuming it's for several years. Perhaps at the conclusion of that deal, with the continued profits coming out of Arden Street - what is it, 3-4 years running? - we can look at creating our own VFL team. Monetarily, it would make sense. With the development of the precinct around the club, it would drive new membership. From a football perspective, it would make the most sense to have our own VFL side with a focus on developing our game style independent of Werribee (as good as the partnership has been).

 

[Only Forwards]

The state government has released plans to "revitalise" 56 hectares of land around Arden Street when they end up building the new station. They plan to, for lack of a better word, "gentrify" the area and have it be a hub for the locals, creating a new area where people can go and eat breakfast, shop et cetera.

Surely there is an opportunity for the club to get involved at some level, given the station will provide almost a direct link to the football ground.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/m...elbournes-arden-precinct-20160831-gr60ju.html

It probably isn't something for next year or even the year after. I'm not sure of the deal we have in place with Werribee but I'm assuming it's for several years. Perhaps at the conclusion of that deal, with the continued profits coming out of Arden Street - what is it, 3-4 years running? - we can look at creating our own VFL team. Monetarily, it would make sense. With the development of the precinct around the club, it would drive new membership. From a football perspective, it would make the most sense to have our own VFL side with a focus on developing our game style independent of Werribee (as good as the partnership has been).

The AFL should use this as a tool to help us build 25k seats at Arden Street.

 

[Flawed Genius]

The AFL should use this as a tool to help us build 25k seats at Arden Street.

******* oath they should. What better to drive interested members of the public to a newly developed area than a boutique stadium showing games of local football every weekend?

"Honey would you like to go to the new Arden precinct this weekend? I hear they have fantastic shopping and a wonderful breakfast place that has just opened up"

"Nah that sounds s**t"

"Oh I see they have just opened a new stadium down there as well. There is a game of VFL on"

"I'll be in the car"

 

[Zondor]

The AFL should use this as a tool to help us build 25k seats at Arden Street.

Make it happen Funky Euge. :stern look

 

[shintemaster]

It probably isn't something for next year or even the year after. I'm not sure of the deal we have in place with Werribee but I'm assuming it's for several years. Perhaps at the conclusion of that deal, with the continued profits coming out of Arden Street - what is it, 3-4 years running? - we can look at creating our own VFL team. Monetarily, it would make sense. With the development of the precinct around the club, it would drive new membership. From a football perspective, it would make the most sense to have our own VFL side with a focus on developing our game style independent of Werribee (as good as the partnership has been).

Saw this and thought similar.

There's even an argument that we could focus on non gate takings as a model to get financial rewards out of this (ie. rather than taking a token $5 at the gate use the crowds to fund alternative incomes (gourmet food, stalls, shops - dare I say it a cafe?).

 

[utility]

Guys... guys... forget stadiums... this is one step closer to a cafe.

 

[Mr north man]

The state government has released plans to "revitalise" 56 hectares of land around Arden Street when they end up building the new station. They plan to, for lack of a better word, "gentrify" the area and have it be a hub for the locals, creating a new area where people can go and eat breakfast, shop et cetera.

Surely there is an opportunity for the club to get involved at some level, given the station will provide almost a direct link to the football ground.

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/m...elbournes-arden-precinct-20160831-gr60ju.html

It probably isn't something for next year or even the year after. I'm not sure of the deal we have in place with Werribee but I'm assuming it's for several years. Perhaps at the conclusion of that deal, with the continued profits coming out of Arden Street - what is it, 3-4 years running? - we can look at creating our own VFL team. Monetarily, it would make sense. With the development of the precinct around the club, it would drive new membership. From a football perspective, it would make the most sense to have our own VFL side with a focus on developing our game style independent of Werribee (as good as the partnership has been).

I'm hearing the Werribee deal is going to be long term as atm we have 1 more year but I expect us to sign for 5 more years

 

[Le Grille]

I agree with the sentiments of most on here, it's super important to a) have all listed players in the same team (not Dev squad) and b) working on the same game plan

 

[shinboner magic]

Really should have one Werribee game played at Arden street

 

[Grogg]

I'm hearing the Werribee deal is going to be long term as atm we have 1 more year but I expect us to sign for 5 more years

We'll that's s**t then.

 

[scooby1279]

when was the last time our VFL team were in the finals?

 

[giantroo]

when was the last time our VFL team were in the finals?

Last year when we pulled 10 players out for the AFL side. Elimination final loss to Collingwood.