Picola & District Discussion 2026

[Catinpigeons]

I am told clubs will provide 'feedback' to the league. The club 'feedback' will likely be nuanced and non-committal and not be or be interpreted by the league to be a definitive "Yes" or "No" as would be in a democratic style vote of clubs. This type of ambiguous, non definitive feedback will allow the league to make a decision in the "best interests" of the LEAGUE and not necessarily the majority of clubs. This IMO is by design. A vote of all clubs with a 51% or above majority should be the approach to allowing a new club to enter the league after presenting their case to the league board and clubs. Terms of reference should be defined so as all clubs applying are assessed equally. Such things as population/proximity to large population. junior numbers, financial situation, historical success in both football and netball should all be defined in the terms of reference IMO.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

I am told clubs will provide 'feedback' to the league. The club 'feedback' will likely be nuanced and non-committal and not be or be interpreted by the league to be a definitive "Yes" or "No" as would be in a democratic style vote of clubs. This type of ambiguous, non definitive feedback will allow the league to make a decision in the "best interests" of the LEAGUE and not necessarily the majority of clubs. This IMO is by design. A vote of all clubs with a 51% or above majority should be the approach to allowing a new club to enter the league after presenting their case to the league board and clubs. Terms of reference should be defined so as all clubs applying are assessed equally. Such things as population/proximity to large population. junior numbers, financial situation, historical success in both football and netball should all be defined in the terms of reference IMO.

Change from delegate system to appointed board for decision making , was implemented well before anyone currently involved in any capacity was involved at league / board level .
It’s not by ‘ design ‘ it’s following process .
I’m pretty comfortable that all of the points you raise would be considered , the weight of those and any other points is always contentious and is why the board is appointed and entrusted to make the decision .
The loading is contentious due to many clubs solely and probably rightfully looking at how it affects their own club , now .
I’m pretty sure that the board has no agenda and has not made any decision or discussed prior or beyond what the whole meeting heard last night and as was expressed has no intention of doing so , until clubs have had a further opportunity to raise things they’d like considered and those points are researched.

Aka : Doing their due diligence .

 

[Dons01]

Barooga are in and watch them load up $$

 

[Snake Charmer]

I’d imagine the league would love to have Barooga’s ground as a potential finals venue.

 

[Running on Empty]

I think the area inside the fence would be similar but the rovers ground has the boundary in a fair way because of a slope from the fence so id say playing area the Rams ground is bigger. certainly felt that way back in the day running "400's" that apparently are more like "510's"

The Rover ground is 174 m the rams oval is 184 m from goal to goal, yep the Rams is about 530m around the boundary, bet all the old coaches were happy for the boys to do a "400" during training

 

[mixed emotions]

My guess is the vote would be 11/4 for Barooga to join
League already has 15 excellent finals venues and if the league is not split Barooga will host the 2040 Grand final
Barooga will have 43 points next year is that enough to load up on

 

[GrassKat]

Will Barooga require an alternate playing strip to avoid clashing with Tungamah?

 

[Dons01]

The Rover ground is 174 m the rams oval is 184 m from goal to goal, yep the Rams is about 530m around the boundary, bet all the old coaches were happy for the boys to do a "400" during training

Which is the better surface. Just curious how many grounds around the place that dont have a cricket pitch. Rams and who else

 

[Del233027]

I’d imagine the league would love to have Barooga’s ground as a potential finals venue.

Is the grand final at toc ?

 

[GrassKat]

Is the grand final at toc ?

The Picola League run a rotational system for all finals, including the Grand Final. This allows clubs to forward plan for facility improvements and grant applications.

 

[Pisspot]

Which is the better surface. Just curious how many grounds around the place that dont have a cricket pitch. Rams and who else

Picola

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Which is the better surface. Just curious how many grounds around the place that dont have a cricket pitch. Rams and who else

Both terrific facilities and grounds for clubs who despite the population size battle with being on the outer edge of their leagues with little AFL wise further north .

 

[roadrunner3]

Hawks are in, do jezza and snouta pull the boots on ?

 

[Classic Dasher]

Hawks are in, do jezza and snouta pull the boots on ?

There is probably more chance of them pulling the pin instead of pulling the boots on! Lets wait and see.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

There is probably more chance of them pulling the pin instead of pulling the boots on! Let’s wait and see.

Were suppprters of the club joining Picola .

 

[Whats the crack]

Any news or rumours from over the Xmas break?

 

[RickyStaniky]

Any news or rumours from over the Xmas break?

Things seemed to have died off on the recruitment announcements but would say clubs still getting recruits just not broadcasting them

 

[RickyStaniky]

Have heard Levi Middleton playing back at Berrigan in 26, didn’t play at all last year due to injury. Not sure how old he would be but would think if he gets his body right it would be a handy get for them and being a 1 pointer helps as well…..

 

[Bear lady]

Which is the better surface. Just curious how many grounds around the place that dont have a cricket pitch. Rams and who else

Tungamah

 

[mixed emotions]

Blighty, Rennie
Thought Tunga's wicket was going back in with the cricket club reformed this season and playing all away games until wicket redone before season 26/27

 

[Bear lady]

Blighty, Rennie
Thought Tunga's wicket was going back in with the cricket club reformed this season and playing all away games until wicket redone before season 26/27

At present there is no pitch, If and when they put one in it will need to be a turf wicket, as per the cricket association requirements.

 

[stuyd1]

so what's the predictions for the 2026 ladder

 

[RickyStaniky]

so what's the predictions for the 2026 ladder

Top 3

Katty

Katandra

Waaia

4-5 in either order

Berrigan

Deni

6-9 battle for the 8

Tunga

Picola

Strathy

Jerilderie

The rest
Dookie

Barooga

Katunga

Rennie

Blighty

Mathoura

 

[countryFootylad]

Top 3

Katty

Katandra

Waaia

4-5 in either order

Berrigan

Deni

6-9 battle for the 8

Tunga

Picola

Strathy

Jerilderie

The rest
Dookie

Barooga

Katunga

Rennie

Blighty

Mathoura

Spot on but I definitely have Tungamah up a bit higher. Here is my ladder in the groups

Waaia
Katty

Katandra
Berrigan
Tungamah

Jerilderie
Picola
Strathy

Katunga
Dookie
Barooga
Rennie
Blighty
Mathoura

 

[Dons01]

Tungamah

Glad they got rid of the shredded tyres I couldn’t believe my eyes when we played there during there stint in MFL