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Chump or Champ said:
I like it Maxy!!

Also, how about in September when the weather is a bit nicer we do a 'reunion re-match' of the 1995 C-grade GF as a fundraiser?

I know you guys will be happy for us to pocket the coin as you have plenty down there at Chelsworth #chuckle.

Chump.
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I know Mr Haros would to love it. Will test the waters. Sounds like a great idea.
 
workhorse said:
Yep. Unfortunately we are cooked.
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It doesn't include exercising apparently so I still feel positive. People think miraculously that Coronavirus will disappear & local sports are back as usual next year. If we don't play this year we won't play indefinitely unless there is a vaccine as there will always be the threat of a positive test.
 
The_Conspirator said:
It doesn't include exercising apparently so I still feel positive. People think miraculously that Coronavirus will disappear & local sports are back as usual next year. If we don't play this year we won't play indefinitely unless there is a vaccine as there will always be the threat of a positive test.
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Just heard that the spike is almost solely as a result of the Rydges Hotel and the security guards.

So really we should have this under control within the week. Season back on (fingers crossed)
 
Chump or Champ said:
You could look at this in a slightly different way .......

Firstly - this lock down is for right NOW, not for what would be an entire VAFA suggested season. IF the numbers started coming down and the level was eased again in a few weeks - these clubs could still field teams. Whilst they would be significantly disadvantaged NOW, they 'could' have teams available for a July 25th / August 01st start and play?

Secondly - I would suggest that any players that live in these zones announced today would be advised/supported into doing the correct thing and asked not to attend training at this point in time.

Thirdly - we have only won 5 games in 2 years ......so if West Brunswick can not play as planned this year in D2 can we get the points? #chuckle :)

Chump
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Are you this optimistic as you may have a side in 2020 equivalent to that of a much higher grade 😉
 

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The_Conspirator said:
It doesn't include exercising apparently so I still feel positive. People think miraculously that Coronavirus will disappear & local sports are back as usual next year. If we don't play this year we won't play indefinitely unless there is a vaccine as there will always be the threat of a positive test.
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In pairs only. All sport off in those areas for 4 weeks
 
Chump or Champ said:
You could look at this in a slightly different way .......

Firstly - this lock down is for right NOW, not for what would be an entire VAFA suggested season. IF the numbers started coming down and the level was eased again in a few weeks - these clubs could still field teams. Whilst they would be significantly disadvantaged NOW, they 'could' have teams available for a July 25th / August 01st start and play?

Secondly - I would suggest that any players that live in these zones announced today would be advised/supported into doing the correct thing and asked not to attend training at this point in time.

Thirdly - we have only won 5 games in 2 years ......so if West Brunswick can not play as planned this year in D2 can we get the points? #chuckle :)

Chump
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At this stage there will be 4 weeks before any person/club in those 10 postcodes would be permitted to do anything more than have kick to kick with a mate (again).

If the season were to culminate in a finals series which runs in the last 2 weeks of October, then the 9 game H&A season has to start no later than 16/8/2020. That’s only 2 weeks after the restrictions in those areas are due to be relaxed.

That’s going to make it very hard for the clubs located in/near those areas to keep enough interest in the volunteer/playing group given they’re back to Stage 4 restrictions.
 
oldtimer said:
Are you this optimistic as you may have a side in 2020 equivalent to that of a much higher grade 😉
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I wouldn’t say that Oldtimer - we won four games last year so to say it would be equivalent to a much higher grade is a significant stretch - IMHO. Better than last year YES.

Hope to see you around if it goes ahead, I’ll buy you a beer 🍺

Chump
 
Yeah, it's hard to see a season going ahead with so many teams in the affected areas. Stay safe everyone
 

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It's a shame that less than 0.005% of a population can ruin things for the other 99.995% that are doing the right thing.

Was looking forward to at least getting some sort of season, as it would have thrown a few curveballs and lifelines to some clubs that were in for a long regular season.
 
Winter Game said:
It's a shame that less than 0.005% of a population can ruin things for the other 99.995% that are doing the right thing.

Was looking forward to at least getting some sort of season, as it would have thrown a few curveballs and lifelines to some clubs that were in for a long regular season.
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Well said.
 
eth-dog said:
Yeah, it's hard to see a season going ahead with so many teams in the affected areas. Stay safe everyone
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Out of interest, and apologies to the teams I may forget, but who are the "so many teams" ? According to the postcodes, these are the clubs

Therry
PEGS
West Brunswick

Remembering that the lockdown is only for the people living in those suburbs. If a season got underway, those clubs could have a bye in the first round or two until after July 29th (if they were going to play anyway)
 
Mappa said:
Out of interest, and apologies to the teams I may forget, but who are the "so many teams" ? According to the postcodes, these are the clubs

Therry
PEGS
West Brunswick

Remembering that the lockdown is only for the people living in those suburbs. If a season got underway, those clubs could have a bye in the first round or two until after July 29th (if they were going to play anyway)
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Our coach seemed to think that St. Bernard's, Willy CY's, Westbourne, NOBS, North Brunswick would all be affected too
 

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redefine said:
I’m not so active on here so sorry if someone said it already but Gary Lyon on SEN just said vafa will be off for the year
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His producer is John Donohoe who calls for (or used to) for Game Face & is involved with Old Xavs, who was whispering in his ear piece. Take that as you will.

With up to 8 teams, you'd say not able to train/play for 4 weeks it would push the season start well into August.

All over red rover
 
Mappa said:
Out of interest, and apologies to the teams I may forget, but who are the "so many teams" ? According to the postcodes, these are the clubs

Therry
PEGS
West Brunswick

Remembering that the lockdown is only for the people living in those suburbs. If a season got underway, those clubs could have a bye in the first round or two until after July 29th (if they were going to play anyway)
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Great idea !!! Mid week catch up games as well in Aug-Sep when the days are longer & weather improves!!!
 
2s Hack said:
His producer is John Donohoe who calls for (or used to) for Game Face & is involved with Old Xavs, who was whispering in his ear piece. Take that as you will.

With up to 8 teams, you'd say not able to train/play for 4 weeks it would push the season start well into August.

All over red rover
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When can we expect an announcement?
 
Mappa said:
Out of interest, and apologies to the teams I may forget, but who are the "so many teams" ? According to the postcodes, these are the clubs

Therry
PEGS
West Brunswick

Remembering that the lockdown is only for the people living in those suburbs. If a season got underway, those clubs could have a bye in the first round or two until after July 29th (if they were going to play anyway)
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So the only clubs whose home grounds are within a locked-down suburb are PEGS, Therry Penola and North Brunswick. West Brunswick and Brunswick are literally on the edge of a locked-down suburbs. UHS are close, too. Williamstown are reasonably safe and St. Bernards are safe but basically surrounded by locked-down suburbs. However, I think it's safe to assume all of the clubs listed above would have multiple players not able to train for the next four weeks. Not only that, many other clubs away from these suburbs probably have players that are going to be living in lockdown. I'm not sure the league has the scope to accommodate all of this and still remain (somewhat) fair, within the time we have left to begin a season.
 
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