RDFL Thread 2010 (Part 3)

[blues12]

I heard the meeting was going to be Wednesday b4 there last game,Well do we want Melton Sth in the RDFL and have they approached the board yet!!!!!!

Well look at it one way, spending 60k on players that travel to Ballarat every second week to more than likely get beaten making it hard to recruit or
spending 60k on local players wanting to play local in a side that will knocking on the doors of success.
Recruiting i would think wouldn't be as hard for them but I am sure centrals would not welcome the move. As a whole it would definitely push other sides to spend more, therefore making the comp stronger, but, can sides afford to spend more, I'm sure most budgets would already be stretched. struggling sides would only fall further behind.
IMO as a long time player from the Kangas, it may push the dreams of a senior premiership further away, unless of course, we can capitalise this year.



(p.s i already expect certain posters to post we will never win one, so thanks in advance.)

 

[Chuck Liddell]

Well look at it one way, spending 60k on players that travel to Ballarat every second week to more than likely get beaten making it hard to recruit or
spending 60k on local players wanting to play local in a side that will knocking on the doors of success.
Recruiting i would think wouldn't be as hard for them but I am sure centrals would not welcome the move. As a whole it would definitely push other sides to spend more, therefore making the comp stronger, but, can sides afford to spend more, I'm sure most budgets would already be stretched. struggling sides would only fall further behind.
IMO as a long time player from the Kangas, it may push the dreams of a senior premiership further away, unless of course, we can capitalise this year.


(p.s i already expect certain posters to post we will never win one, so thanks in advance.)

In saying this though, Melton Centrals could more than likely welcome the move, as it would create a 'Melton derby' in the RDFL and that would be a massive gate and bar taking one would think.

 

[little pig]

The reality is football in Melton is at it's lowest point in my living memory. I've seen and been very involved football in this area for about 25 years. What needs to happen ( it's only my opinion ) is the 2 ballarat sides merge have one strong side in one of the premiere competitions in country football. It will ensure they are extremely competitive for years to come without haveing to spend massive amounts of money . What I mean by that is they would filter the best juniors to the Ballarat league side and only have to recruit what they require eg. if there short on big blokes or short on backman , recruit for what they need not just recruit what they can get as is happening now. Then the blokes who don't want to play Ballarat league football can filter down either to Centrals or Rockbank.

If Melton South or Melton get back into the Riddell league it will only be a matter of time until we go back to the bad old days of the 90's when the shear size of the town will swomp smaller towns like Romsey ,Lancefield etc. The League is in good shape don't let it get back to the dark days of the 90's.

 

[150 Clicks]

not sure if previously discussed, first time on this thread, heard a rumour that RDFL could b changing to Sherrin Footys next year rather than the Burleys.....any truth to this rumour?

 

[blues12]

not sure if previously discussed, first time on this thread, heard a rumour that RDFL could b changing to Sherrin Footys next year rather than the Burleys.....any truth to this rumour?

I too have heard this from a pretty reliable source. good move i say

 

[63dogs]

I too have heard this from a pretty reliable source. good move i say

i have heard this to i would say very good chance

 

[Sprechen]

i have heard this to i would say very good chance

Apart from the name, whats the difference???

 

[Sheafie]

not sure if previously discussed, first time on this thread, heard a rumour that RDFL could b changing to Sherrin Footys next year rather than the Burleys.....any truth to this rumour?

Well i know of one bloke that will be happy about that even tho it could be too little too late haha...Doona?

 

[Kings Army]

The reality is football in Melton is at it's lowest point in my living memory. I've seen and been very involved football in this area for about 25 years. What needs to happen ( it's only my opinion ) is the 2 ballarat sides merge have one strong side in one of the premiere competitions in country football. It will ensure they are extremely competitive for years to come without haveing to spend massive amounts of money . What I mean by that is they would filter the best juniors to the Ballarat league side and only have to recruit what they require eg. if there short on big blokes or short on backman , recruit for what they need not just recruit what they can get as is happening now. Then the blokes who don't want to play Ballarat league football can filter down either to Centrals or Rockbank.

If Melton South or Melton get back into the Riddell league it will only be a matter of time until we go back to the bad old days of the 90's when the shear size of the town will swomp smaller towns like Romsey ,Lancefield etc. The League is in good shape don't let it get back to the dark days of the 90's.

Cannot see the 2 Melton sides merging. But if one stayed and one dropped back then the players wanting to play in the BalFL could play for the one that stays and the ones that want to play in the RDFL could join the other club. South are paying their players less than Riddell and will have to cut payments even further next year. End of the day something has to be better than the clubs closing the doors for good.

What are you plans? Will you stay on in 2011 as coach and or player?

 

[George 08]

Moving to another league doesn’t fix the problems at a club. Moving to another league does not guarantee success. Moving to another league does not get your players back to play in what’s deemed to be a lower league. To sum up it up as the great OMNI has, it is the League that THEY ALL want to talk about! Melton South allegedly wants back into something they knew they should never have left.

I found an article going back to 1996 when the powerful clubs left the league in the shit. The league expressed interest in two new clubs to begin in the areas of Sunbury (Rovers – Kangas) and Melton (Centrals). I had a lengthy discussion with the League discussing the possibility of South returning on many occasions in which my reply has always been an immediate no. If South were to come back into the RDFL, then you can effectively sign our death certificate.

It all comes down to finances. Money talks. You can’t compete in any league without money. South will spend above and beyond what they have spent in the past, as they wouldn’t want to finish anything outside the top two. 90% of our players have come from the two Ballarat League teams as we continue to build our junior base. They will not only recruit better, but will also affect our sponsorship dollars. It is already a battle to sign businesses but South have history, they have the Bay 13 area full of past players and supporters who inject a decent amount of cash. Financially, our club would be ruined. (Bloods would be rubbing the hands with glee)

Breaking into the Under 18 market has been our most difficult challenge yet. That would be compacted more if South were to return.

Don’t forget, if South came back, Rockbank will be in the same position as they are effectively the fourth side in Melton. Our rivalry is with Rockbank and we are proud of it. Ask anyone at Centrals and at the Rams and they will gladly say that this game is the one they always look forward to. We had a bigger crowd than the Melton v Melton Sth game this year!

In the end, there is a reason why people come to our Club… it is our culture that stands out from the crowd. No one can deny that we are the best team for staying back and having a beer at all away games. No one can deny that the current committee has worked tirelessly to put Centrals in front and become well respected off the field within the League. No one can deny that we have put time and effort into becoming a ‘community’ club. No one can dent that we get better crowds than Bloods and South. No one can deny that we are the only side in Melton that is closely aligned with their juniors, right down to Under 9’s. Although we haven’t been successful on the football field, we are working towards it. All this could disappear…

As I’ve said it before, moving to another league doesn’t fix the problems and doesn’t guarantee success. South’s ‘crisis’ meeting would outline what they need to do to become a better outfit on and off the field. I think they should be worrying about this more than the ‘quick fix’ of re entering our League.

 

[HAWKERS2010]

not sure if previously discussed, first time on this thread, heard a rumour that RDFL could b changing to Sherrin Footys next year rather than the Burleys.....any truth to this rumour?

Not Sherrins, Buffalo footys next year so i am told half the price and have used them are a better ball to kick than a Burley. Woodend have been using them last couple of games and by all reports they are much better than the Burley's and half the price of the Sherrin... Hope thats answers your questions???

 

[Doona2]

If Melton South or Melton get back into the Riddell league it will only be a matter of time until we go back to the bad old days of the 90's when the shear size of the town will swomp smaller towns like Romsey ,Lancefield etc. The League is in good shape don't let it get back to the dark days of the 90's.

Spot on

 

[Doona2]

Well i know of one bloke that will be happy about that even tho it could be too little too late haha...Doona?

Nearly wasn't the case Sheafer, Rysa told me a while back you were struggling in front of the sticks and asked could I arrange to have a kick outside training times with you - I said only if I could bring Sherrins

I take it the accuracy has improved as me phone has stopped ringing

 

[Doona2]

Moving to another league doesn’t fix the problems at a club. Moving to another league does not guarantee success. Moving to another league does not get your players back to play in what’s deemed to be a lower league.

As I’ve said it before, moving to another league doesn’t fix the problems and doesn’t guarantee success. .

No truer words have I read on such a topic George 08 . . . if only you were hanging around Harley Hammond Reserve around this time two years ago

 

[OMNIPOTENT_1]

Moving to another league doesn’t fix the problems at a club. Moving to another league does not guarantee success. Moving to another league does not get your players back to play in what’s deemed to be a lower league. To sum up it up as the great OMNI has, it is the League that THEY ALL want to talk about! Melton South allegedly wants back into something they knew they should never have left.

I found an article going back to 1996 when the powerful clubs left the league in the shit. The league expressed interest in two new clubs to begin in the areas of Sunbury (Rovers – Kangas) and Melton (Centrals). I had a lengthy discussion with the League discussing the possibility of South returning on many occasions in which my reply has always been an immediate no. If South were to come back into the RDFL, then you can effectively sign our death certificate.

It all comes down to finances. Money talks. You can’t compete in any league without money. South will spend above and beyond what they have spent in the past, as they wouldn’t want to finish anything outside the top two. 90% of our players have come from the two Ballarat League teams as we continue to build our junior base. They will not only recruit better, but will also affect our sponsorship dollars. It is already a battle to sign businesses but South have history, they have the Bay 13 area full of past players and supporters who inject a decent amount of cash. Financially, our club would be ruined. (Bloods would be rubbing the hands with glee)

Breaking into the Under 18 market has been our most difficult challenge yet. That would be compacted more if South were to return.

Don’t forget, if South came back, Rockbank will be in the same position as they are effectively the fourth side in Melton. Our rivalry is with Rockbank and we are proud of it. Ask anyone at Centrals and at the Rams and they will gladly say that this game is the one they always look forward to. We had a bigger crowd than the Melton v Melton Sth game this year!

In the end, there is a reason why people come to our Club… it is our culture that stands out from the crowd. No one can deny that we are the best team for staying back and having a beer at all away games. No one can deny that the current committee has worked tirelessly to put Centrals in front and become well respected off the field within the League. No one can deny that we have put time and effort into becoming a ‘community’ club. No one can dent that we get better crowds than Bloods and South. No one can deny that we are the only side in Melton that is closely aligned with their juniors, right down to Under 9’s. Although we haven’t been successful on the football field, we are working towards it. All this could disappear…

As I’ve said it before, moving to another league doesn’t fix the problems and doesn’t guarantee success. South’s ‘crisis’ meeting would outline what they need to do to become a better outfit on and off the field. I think they should be worrying about this more than the ‘quick fix’ of re entering our League.

Very good post there George. You certainly have your finger on the pulse of the local footy issue in the Melton area. What you say is spot on, the only thing I can see where you may be a little off the mark & I disagree with you is - I think the TWO Melton sides MUST leave the BalFL to survive, otherwise they are History ! They will never be able to compete anymore because that competition is not relevent (& never has been) to -

1. Their local community & supporter base.
2. Their Sponsors.
3. Their up & coming junior players.
4. Their players.
It has been a slow death, but nontheless the prognosis IS terminal. They MUST act & act NOW. I am surprised they have lasted up there as long as they have. And look, the other old RDFL "super clubs" that left the league are most certainly experiencing those same problems. The only thing propping them up is the way their previous committee's with powerful & very savvy bussiness administors on them, set their Clubs up financialy for the future - ie, Gambling & Liquor Licencing. But as their crowds drop off (& they ARE) so will the $$$$ that allow them to BUY a side every couple of years or so.
Dont ever forget, the RDFL competition made ALL these clubs very STRONG ($$$) - They had to leave us, for them to now struggle !
IF they were to re-join the RDFL, I have no doubt they would once again return to their former glory & become relevent to their own local community. Mind you it would almost definitely spell the end for Rockbank & Centrals. And thats WHY it will NEVER succeed, the other Club Presidents will never vote in Favour of ANY of the ex-RDFL "Super Clubs" coming back into our League.

Unfortunately..... & I genuinely feel for these clubs, because they ARE RDFL clubs, the only way for them to come back from the brink is to ALL do it TOGETHER. Start their own League, call it the Gisborne District Football League or the Macedon Ranges Football League, or anything they like..... But that is the ONLY way Forward for them. As long as we have their juniors & they play elsewhere, they are ALL doomed. Its only the dates of their demise that will vary, not the inevitability of their plight !

 

[150 Clicks]

Not Sherrins, Buffalo footys next year so i am told half the price and have used them are a better ball to kick than a Burley. Woodend have been using them last couple of games and by all reports they are much better than the Burley's and half the price of the Sherrin... Hope thats answers your questions???

Thanks Hawkers, as a keen observer of RDFL, if u actually sit down n have a proper look at the way the Burleys r being kicked on satdys it is obvious that only the really really great users of a footy can kick them well. try watching the average to good (not great) kickers of the pill closely, they cant even get the Burleys to spin properly through the air!! Burleys r too round, rubbish material an too light. A light breeze even effects the drop of the ball from ur hand too ur foot!! A change of football would b a blessing for the RDFL

 

[Kings Army]

Moving to another league doesn’t fix the problems at a club. Moving to another league does not guarantee success. Moving to another league does not get your players back to play in what’s deemed to be a lower league. To sum up it up as the great OMNI has, it is the League that THEY ALL want to talk about! Melton South allegedly wants back into something they knew they should never have left.

I found an article going back to 1996 when the powerful clubs left the league in the shit. The league expressed interest in two new clubs to begin in the areas of Sunbury (Rovers – Kangas) and Melton (Centrals). I had a lengthy discussion with the League discussing the possibility of South returning on many occasions in which my reply has always been an immediate no. If South were to come back into the RDFL, then you can effectively sign our death certificate.

It all comes down to finances. Money talks. You can’t compete in any league without money. South will spend above and beyond what they have spent in the past, as they wouldn’t want to finish anything outside the top two. 90% of our players have come from the two Ballarat League teams as we continue to build our junior base. They will not only recruit better, but will also affect our sponsorship dollars. It is already a battle to sign businesses but South have history, they have the Bay 13 area full of past players and supporters who inject a decent amount of cash. Financially, our club would be ruined. (Bloods would be rubbing the hands with glee)

Breaking into the Under 18 market has been our most difficult challenge yet. That would be compacted more if South were to return.

Don’t forget, if South came back, Rockbank will be in the same position as they are effectively the fourth side in Melton. Our rivalry is with Rockbank and we are proud of it. Ask anyone at Centrals and at the Rams and they will gladly say that this game is the one they always look forward to. We had a bigger crowd than the Melton v Melton Sth game this year!

In the end, there is a reason why people come to our Club… it is our culture that stands out from the crowd. No one can deny that we are the best team for staying back and having a beer at all away games. No one can deny that the current committee has worked tirelessly to put Centrals in front and become well respected off the field within the League. No one can deny that we have put time and effort into becoming a ‘community’ club. No one can dent that we get better crowds than Bloods and South. No one can deny that we are the only side in Melton that is closely aligned with their juniors, right down to Under 9’s. Although we haven’t been successful on the football field, we are working towards it. All this could disappear…

As I’ve said it before, moving to another league doesn’t fix the problems and doesn’t guarantee success. South’s ‘crisis’ meeting would outline what they need to do to become a better outfit on and off the field. I think they should be worrying about this more than the ‘quick fix’ of re entering our League.

Alot of passion George and your club should be wrapped to have guys like you. I have spoken to Scoble and he agrees - changing leagues does not fix the problem, they have a heap of issues to address regardless of what comp the league and members choose to play in. Biggest issue at the moment is club survival. I don't think the scare tactics help anyone and lets not forget Melton South are not Sunba, Gissy, Melton or Darley who were the powerbrokers of the previous RDFL. Even when they were in the RDFL they never paid what the others did and have always battled resource wise. But like you said you believe you have a better culture, better crowds, better connection to your juniors and that 90% of your players come from the money they actually invest in developing your juniors 9-18 yrs of age. With all this going on for you, if you are right you then have nothing to worry about.

Competition is good for everyone, Melton South would be a competitive team but would not come in and be a premiership threat as they will lose a lot of players by dropping back to the RDFL. Last week game they had 19 local players and 2 recruits - both 21 from St Albans and Hoppers Crossing.

 

[blues12]

Thanks Hawkers, as a keen observer of RDFL, if u actually sit down n have a proper look at the way the Burleys r being kicked on satdys it is obvious that only the really really great users of a footy can kick them well. try watching the average to good (not great) kickers of the pill closely, they cant even get the Burleys to spin properly through the air!! Burleys r too round, rubbish material an too light. A light breeze even effects the drop of the ball from ur hand too ur foot!! A change of football would b a blessing for the RDFL

A very reliable source informed me that Burley own Sherrin as of approx 2 years ago. the balls are not as round as they used to be due to now using the sherrin pattern, you are right in saying they are different, They both use different leather.
Ask the players if they are the same inferior quality they were 3 or 4 years ago.
As for buffalo balls, they are pointier and skinnier than the old ross faulkner, they may spin better off the boot but that is about all. I hope they don't go down that track

 

[vantheman32]

Ill do my Kilmore summary

B&F-James
Runners up-Robertson
Most consistent-J Colliss
Most courageous-A Goudge by a mile
Best utility-T Keenan
Most improved- B Cornellie
Coaches award- A Hibbert
Most undisciplined-theres a few
Future star-Ales Desmond, Kids a gun
Best clubman-Hibbert
Best supporter- Sharkbait

 

[Itsmyshow]

RDFL 2010 Season - Round 17

Two rounds remaining and still so much for so many to play for... As highlighted earlier in the week, the top three are sewn up, while Kilmore looks to have 4th all but sewn up. With Macedon, Diggers and Romsey fighting it out for the remaining two spots..

Sunbury Kangaroos FNC Vs Woodend/Hesket FNC
Boardman Reserve - Sunbury
These two sides have had a rivalry of sorts in the past few years, especially when it comes to the sidelines, there is certainly no love lost between the supporter bases. This week should be no different to any other Roos/Hawks clash. The Hawks are finishing off the season in fine fashion, they will certainly be out after the Roos scalp. The Roos would like nothing more than to go into the finals with winning form.
The Roos would have been disappointed with the final result of last weeks game, but as an overall wont be too overly concerned after having several key players missing from the clash, the big positive was the continued good form of ruckman Leigh Fishenden, his season has just gone from strength to strength and another big showing here would only boost his credentials as one of the premier ruckman in the league. The Roos will also be looking forward to the return of full forward Chris Meacham and the continued good form of Matthew Welsh who is having a break out year. The Hawks will again rely heavily on Matt Knox and Joel Goodyear who have been the mainstays of the Hawks line up all year. They will certainly go into this game believing that they can stretch the Kangaroos with pace up forward and if Rory Cross and Jim Hepburn can have an impact they may just well be too hard to contain.
Sunbury Kangaroos by 22 points

Wallan FNC Vs Melton Centrals FNC
Greenhill Reserve - Wallan
The Magpies finals chances were finally extinguished last week at the hands of the Hawks and can now only play for pride. This match should mean a lot to the Magpies players as they had high hopes in 2010 and have probably failed to deliver in the end on what could have, and probably should have, resulted in a finals appearance. Shane Jacobs, Carl Groth, Jamie Hollingsworth and Jimmy Turner have been highlights to the Magpies season though. Centrals have slowly faded since the half way mark of the season and now would widely be considered as sitting along side Broadford as the two clear bottom sides in the competition which is disappointing. Early signs were good for Centrals but again too much has been left to too few with Bullen, Nankervis, Sproule, Wheelahan and Longhurst doing the bulk of what is required week in and week out, although, it is great to see the continued emergence of young Jono O'Brien. This should be a reasonable contest for the supporters though as Centrals will throw everything they can at the Magpies, but Wallan will be too strong.
Wallan by 35 points

Broadford FNC Vs Riddell FNC
Harley Hammond Reserve - Broadford
Tough ask for the young Roos. They have continued to improve with each hitout and that can only be a positive as Billy Nielson looks to provide a stable base on which the club can build a side on. This is an important part of that process though, if the younger Roos players can take notice of how the best in the comp get the job done. The Bombers have sealed top spot with last weeks win over the Kangas so will probably look to rest a few for this weeks game and allow the players on the fringe an opportunity to stake their case to play finals football.
Riddell by 80 points

Romsey FNC Vs Rockbank FSC
Romsey Park - Romsey
The Rams were competitive in their loss to the Cats last week and have shown this year that they have, as a club, improved their performance across the board. They seem to have found a gem in Nathan Jackal who is as hard at it as they come. The Rams do need support for Zerafa, Kennedy and Krul though, but will continue to give their all to end the season on a positive. The Redbacks are on fire.. They are back, everyone else would be, and should be, starting to quake. Moorcroft and Mitchell are dominating up forward (which is where Gary should be playing most of his football), Shannon Green has started to gain back that dominance in the middle that he displayed last year. Dean Smith-Whiting and Cam Dawson are the head of the young brigade, proving they are up with the best in the competition at what they do. The Redbacks will be much too strong for the visitors and put on another dominating performance heading into finals football.
Romsey by 55 points

Macedon FC Vs Lancefield FNC
Tony Clarke Reserve - Macedon
Many will see this one as match of the round. Two finals contenders going at it head to head before the start of a finals series. I see a game that will be more hotly contested though. The Tigers should be using this game as a tune up and taking the opportunity to rest anyone with a niggle before heading into the finals now that they have 2nd spot wrapped up. As a side they are stronger and a little better than the Cats so even in doing so I would expect them to win here. The Cats have been travelling ok, but they fail to really put a side away when they have the opportunity. The "BIG RIG" has had little impact since returning and will disappear back into the wilderness soon, so the experiment has gained basically nothing unless he can impact the game enough for the Cats to win here and guarantee a finals spot. His biggest problem is that he will face the best full back in the competition in Leigh Irwin who will make it a very long day for him. The Tigers have so many class players through every sector of the ground, so the Cats will have plenty to do against a side that just like them enjoys the wide open spaces.
Lancefield by 15 points

Match of the Round
Diggers Rest FNC Vs Kilmore FNC
Diggers Rest Reserve - Diggers Rest
This is the biggest game for both of these sides. The Burra especially have to throw everything at this contest in the hope of securing a finals spot and in doing so, making the task for the Blues just a little tougher with the risk of falling down the ladder.
The Burra stars are starting to find form, its a worrying sign for opposition sides. Dan McCabe and Steve Ruane dominated up forward last week while Shaun Sims has been in vintage form. These three along with Cole Laurie, Stu Clarke and Brad Sluggett all need to play a role, especially the midfield who just have to get on top of the Blues, if they can control the stoppages then they will go a long way to controlling the game. Jeff Heritage who is having his best season in a long while is also very important, he controls the Burra's tempo through the middle. Shane Marchewka and Lindsay Black will need to drop back in front of James with the support of Kris Marsh and Craig Thompson. The worry for the Burra is that the Blues are getting better at using other options inside 50. Dale Keenan in particular has been very good in recent weeks. The Blues rely so heavily on Booker and Robertson in the middle as well as Collis and Hede floating in to provide assistance. The players understand that if they can get the ball inside forward 50, the chance of scoring is going to be high. So that is where the Burra will need to beat them, stop the ball going inside forward 50. Winning the ball inside their own forward 50 and then ensuring pressure deep on the Kilmore defense to force turnovers, they can't afford the ball to get to the middle of the ground without pressure otherwise James will become a factor. This should be a cracking contest though. A win for the Burra, gives them the upper hand in the race for finals, a loss and it is almost goodnight..
Diggers Rest by 8 points

 

[Sheafie]

Nearly wasn't the case Sheafer, Rysa told me a while back you were struggling in front of the sticks and asked could I arrange to have a kick outside training times with you - I said only if I could bring Sherrins

I take it the accuracy has improved as me phone has stopped ringing

Ah did he really...well Jamesy was happy to help out but haven t caught up with him about it all yet...and the kicking has only gotton worse hopefully it ll be back for this weekend...or first week of finals at worst

 

[cockroach]

The reality is football in Melton is at it's lowest point in my living memory. I've seen and been very involved football in this area for about 25 years. What needs to happen ( it's only my opinion ) is the 2 ballarat sides merge have one strong side in one of the premiere competitions in country football. It will ensure they are extremely competitive for years to come without haveing to spend massive amounts of money . What I mean by that is they would filter the best juniors to the Ballarat league side and only have to recruit what they require eg. if there short on big blokes or short on backman , recruit for what they need not just recruit what they can get as is happening now. Then the blokes who don't want to play Ballarat league football can filter down either to Centrals or Rockbank.

If Melton South or Melton get back into the Riddell league it will only be a matter of time until we go back to the bad old days of the 90's when the shear size of the town will swomp smaller towns like Romsey ,Lancefield etc. The League is in good shape don't let it get back to the dark days of the 90's.

interest thoughts
But un-imformed the biggest issue melton and melton south is that the senior clubs are not allinend with the juniour clubs
so the transition of u16s to u18s loses 70% of kids to football
look around over the years and see how many juniours kids playing now still playing in the municiple at some of the other clubs after playing all there juniou football at melton or sth

little pig as a part of a great dynasty at south i thought you would have had a broader insight on how hard you have to work to compete in the bfl
first hand considering the position MSFC was in 4 years ago ??

people need to be open minded and honest
as a long time follower of local footy
the town needs to look at the direction and sth are doing this now

take your medicine back the club in which your family played a massive role in over the years and support the people your so called mates?
its not about individuals its about the survival

 

[George 08]

interest thoughts
But un-imformed the biggest issue melton and melton south is that the senior clubs are not allinend with the juniour clubs
so the transition of u16s to u18s loses 70% of kids to football
look around over the years and see how many juniours kids playing now still playing in the municiple at some of the other clubs after playing all there juniou football at melton or sth

little pig as a part of a great dynasty at south i thought you would have had a broader insight on how hard you have to work to compete in the bfl
first hand considering the position MSFC was in 4 years ago ??

people need to be open minded and honest
as a long time follower of local footy
the town needs to look at the direction and sth are doing this now

take your medicine back the club in which your family played a massive role in over the years and support the people your so called mates?
its not about individuals its about the survival

It’s not the biggest issue, it’s the biggest mistake! Both clubs, Melton and Melton South, have chosen not to be closely aligned with their juniors for pathetic excuses and immature bickering! And it comes from both sides, juniors and seniors. Now if I was still with Melton South, the first thing I would fix in the club is to become better involved in junior footy, on and off the field. (You can have that bit of advice for free!) Imagine, if both BFL clubs joined forces with their juniors then the so called ‘dynasty’ as you put it, would have lasted longer and you would have got more than that one premiership. (Sorry, that is not a dynasty!!)

Centrals have been closely aligned with the juniors for the past few years and in the planning stages of going forward. We have a bunch of parents that not only want to see their kids grow up in a healthy environment, but they also want their kids to be involved in the senior games. We are disadvantaged to the ‘premier’ clubs because you have had juniors for many years. I can’t wait to get under 18’s up and running!! Now let’s just ask a few senior clubs out in RDFL land and see if they’re proactive with the development of the junior bodies… I bet they are! Romsey played a few under 18 players against us and they did well. Macedon’s senior team are made up of many kids that won the under 18 premiership many years ago. Lancefield continue to produce local young players and Sunbury are starting to benefit from their junior program… Not that hard to work out!

And as a former player of South, I couldn't care if they survive. I loved that club more than anything when I was a teenager but when you're not wanted or welcomed, you know where to head. I don't speak for Pig but I know I’ll never return there and from discussions, I only assume he wouldn’t either. You see, people only care about a club when the club cares back! And you can always make new friends! Centrals is my team and I think of all the families (both senior and junior) and the friendships this club has generated that would be ruined if South were to come back in. I will fight to make sure that this doesn’t happen! The RDFL is awesome the way it is, keep it that way!!

 

[Iceman27]

Highlights of the macedon vs lancefield game will be on channels 31 the local footy show next Friday night 7:30.

 

[Kings Army]

It’s not the biggest issue, it’s the biggest mistake! Both clubs, Melton and Melton South, have chosen not to be closely aligned with their juniors for pathetic excuses and immature bickering! And it comes from both sides, juniors and seniors. Now if I was still with Melton South, the first thing I would fix in the club is to become better involved in junior footy, on and off the field. (You can have that bit of advice for free!) Imagine, if both BFL clubs joined forces with their juniors then the so called ‘dynasty’ as you put it, would have lasted longer and you would have got more than that one premiership. (Sorry, that is not a dynasty!!)

Centrals have been closely aligned with the juniors for the past few years and in the planning stages of going forward. We have a bunch of parents that not only want to see their kids grow up in a healthy environment, but they also want their kids to be involved in the senior games. We are disadvantaged to the ‘premier’ clubs because you have had juniors for many years. I can’t wait to get under 18’s up and running!! Now let’s just ask a few senior clubs out in RDFL land and see if they’re proactive with the development of the junior bodies… I bet they are! Romsey played a few under 18 players against us and they did well. Macedon’s senior team are made up of many kids that won the under 18 premiership many years ago. Lancefield continue to produce local young players and Sunbury are starting to benefit from their junior program… Not that hard to work out!

And as a former player of South, I couldn't care if they survive. I loved that club more than anything when I was a teenager but when you're not wanted or welcomed, you know where to head. I don't speak for Pig but I know I’ll never return there and from discussions, I only assume he wouldn’t either. You see, people only care about a club when the club cares back! And you can always make new friends! Centrals is my team and I think of all the families (both senior and junior) and the friendships this club has generated that would be ruined if South were to come back in. I will fight to make sure that this doesn’t happen! The RDFL is awesome the way it is, keep it that way!!

The RDFL want a 16 team comp. The teams have to come from some where. Lucky for South that Central only get 1 vote. But even then the VCFL will have the final say. To see a team close the doors for good or allow them to play in the RDFL should be an easy choice for them. But good luck with your fight.