VAFA General Discussion 2022-2023-2024

[Chief]

Hi all.

Aucklander and I have had a couple of runs through recent posts in this thread and removed a few unsavoury comments.

The usual griping and gossip is par for the course, but some posts go overboard.

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[AM]

Talk about jobs for the boys.

Lynch as State Coach. Never coached before!!

Didn’t his wife work for the VAFA at some stage.

Max “very odd” Leader

A former women's coach from the eastern 'burbs got his knickers in a twist perhaps.

 

[Max Leader]

A former women's coach from the eastern 'burbs got his knickers in a twist perhaps.

Still doesn’t answer why an untried coach can get the gig.

Max “retired not sacked” Leader

 

[HedgeFund]

Still doesn’t answer why an untried coach can get the gig.

Max “retired not sacked” Leader

Maybe no one else wants it?

 

[WithThePeanuts]

Isn’t he also coaching at Essendon VFL?

Also, I don’t know if his missus ever worked at the VAFA, maybe you’re thinking at Matt Handley’s wife?

 

[AM]

Still doesn’t answer why an untried coach can get the gig.

Max “retired not sacked” Leader

Nothing more than a tease Maxwell.

It is a curious appointment. That said, I think hinting at a connection between someone who may have once worked at the VAFA and known to 'Plugger' was regrettable.

Don't know 'Plugger' but I'm told he's had coaching ambitions for sometime, has put time into preparing himself for that next footy step and is a student of the game. Pretty sure he'll surround himself with plenty of experienced coaches too.

Who knows, maybe Hedge's former coach and one about whom he has spoken volumes might be interested in adding his experience.

Perhaps Brian, version 24, could don his hair hat and give us some insight into whether 'Plugger' is made of the right coaching stuff.

 

[Mike Olotripo]

Nothing more than a tease Maxwell.

It is a curious appointment. That said, I think hinting at a connection between someone who may have once worked at the VAFA and known to 'Plugger' was regrettable.

Don't know 'Plugger' but I'm told he's had coaching ambitions for sometime, has put time into preparing himself for that next footy step and is a student of the game. Pretty sure he'll surround himself with plenty of experienced coaches too.

Who knows, maybe Hedge's former coach and one about whom he has spoken volumes might be interested in adding his experience.

Perhaps Brian, version 24, could don his hair hat and give us some insight into whether 'Plugger' is made of the right coaching stuff.

I am not Brian (I follow Collegians) however I have spoken with some staff at HQ and they are over the moon to have Plugger as the VAFA rep coach.

I was also curious to find out whether Mrs Lynch has ever been employed by HQ, which I was told was not the case.

I am just hoping Plugger can get our best 22 players on the park in the representative game and that we can win!

 

[pazza]

How long until VAFA is taken over by AFLvic ? Surly it's only a matter of time

They tried that a generation ago. Even had Phil Stevens involved. Can't see it happening now.

 

[No 31]

How long until VAFA is taken over by AFLvic ? Surly it's only a matter of time

The VAFA is already a member of AFLVictoria and there is not much of any significance that the VAFA can do without the permission of AFLVictoria.

 

[Max Leader]

Isn’t he also coaching at Essendon VFL?

Also, I don’t know if his missus ever worked at the VAFA, maybe you’re thinking at Matt Handley’s wife?

I sincerely apologies to Mrs and Mr. Plugger re working for the VAFA.

Should be better informed.

Max "14 day suspension" Leader

 

[Flanker28]

Still doesn’t answer why an untried coach can get the gig.

Max “retired not sacked” Leader

I think it's a good appointment. Coaching a rep team is really about bringing together a group of opponents to play together on the day, as opposed to developing a long term team strategy that'll work over an 18 game season. Plugger would be good at that, a very popular people person and highly regarded amongst his playing peers. He'd also be learning plenty being amongst the VFL system I would have thought.

 

[Over The Post]

This isn't the place for sanity and reason. Enjoi ur ban.

 

[AM]

I sincerely apologies to Mrs and Mr. Plugger re working for the VAFA.

Should be better informed.

Max "14 day suspension" Leader

Geez Maxwell! Just as well you're not a mod. Applying that sort of posting stringency would probably mean only JJ would be left. Besides, a little controversy keeps OTP on his toes.

A "Come back Maxie" M

 

[Max Leader]

Geez Maxwell! Just as well you're not a mod. Applying that sort of posting stringency would probably mean only JJ would be left. Besides, a little controversy keeps OTP on his toes.

A "Come back Maxie" M

I know its only been 12 hours, but such an egregious error on my behalf regarding Mrs Plugger, warrants such action.

Max "watching from afar" Leader

 

[AM]

I know its only been 12 hours, but such an egregious error on my behalf regarding Mrs Plugger, warrants such action.

Max "watching from afar" Leader

I now see how grave your breach of all things good and proper has been and that you really have done little more than slap yourself over the wrist with a damp lettuce. Not to mention missing apologising to the real aggrieved person.

A “Max has stuffed any chance of an OI player getting a Vic Guernsey” M

I think it's a good appointment. Coaching a rep team is really about bringing together a group of opponents to play together on the day, as opposed to developing a long term team strategy that'll work over an 18 game season. Plugger would be good at that, a very popular people person and highly regarded amongst his playing peers. He'd also be learning plenty being amongst the VFL system I would have thought.

He'll be fine. He'll draw together plenty of good experienced support. Go Vics!

Think Max is feeling a tad disappointed that an impressive women's coaching record was overlooked.

 

[Dales14]

OH WHEN THE SAAAAAAINTS GO MARCHING INNNNNNN

 

[WithThePeanuts]

Is it just me or was that state game like watching an intraclub? Was just a training drill

 

[HedgeFund]

Is it just me or was that state game like watching an intraclub? Was just a training drill

It wasn’t a proper state game. It was a charity fundraiser. Pure and simple. If they raised heaps of cash because people watched and donated at the ground or via the telecast then it achieved all it was designed to do.

 

[pazza]

Good move getting Harf to coach the Women's side after leading Carlton in the AFLW.

 

[AM]

Good move getting Harf to coach the Women's side after leading Carlton in the AFLW.

I put the appointment of an experienced coach in this instance down to Max being so convincing when commenting on the senior men's appointment. His influence in VAFA circles has to be seen to be believed.

 

[Max Leader]

I put the appointment of an experienced coach in this instance down to Max being so convincing when commenting on the senior men's appointment. His influence in VAFA circles has to be seen to be believed.

They will thank me one day.

Max "not holding my breath" Leader

 

[Hair Hat]

I put the appointment of an experienced coach in this instance down to Max being so convincing when commenting on the senior men's appointment. His influence in VAFA circles has to be seen to be believed.

Funny you haven't recognised the complete takeover by my supposed club of the VAFA rep program. The senior VAFA coach is a SKOB taking over from a SKOB, the B-D4 coach is a SKOB, and finally Harford, another SKOBFC man, taking the reigns of the women's team. Game, set and match?

 

[bedford]

Funny you haven't recognised the complete takeover by my supposed club of the VAFA rep program. The senior VAFA coach is a SKOB taking over from a SKOB, the B-D4 coach is a SKOB, and finally Harford, another SKOBFC man, taking the reigns of the women's team. Game, set and match?

Maybe he could have Jon Edgar alongside .

 

[AM]

Funny you haven't recognised the complete takeover by my supposed club of the VAFA rep program. The senior VAFA coach is a SKOB taking over from a SKOB, the B-D4 coach is a SKOB, and finally Harford, another SKOBFC man, taking the reigns of the women's team. Game, set and match?

Well Briza, I guess it's of considerable comfort to you having something positive to comment on relating to your alma mater. Heaven knows it can do with it.

 

[10571z]

Anyone finding it hard to foresee this season being completed?

Really would take 1 player to be found with C-19 and it would basically shut the season down.

 

[HedgeFund]

Anyone finding it hard to foresee this season being completed?

Really would take 1 player to be found with C-19 and it would basically shut the season down.

So if any player happens to get the flu this winter, we call the whole thing off so we? Gastro? A bit of a raspy throat?

COVID-19 takes twice as long to pass in but it is easier to transmit and there’s no vaccine so if you get it, you get it. In men aged 18-35 it’s far from lethal, more like a normal flu. Currently there’s 4.5 confirmed cases per every million Australians.