VFL Survey

[Metallica_Man]

Just thought I'd make a survey on people's thoughts on the VFL.

What team do you support? None in particular
How many matches did you go to next year? A few
Do you think there is enough media coverage of the VFL? Nope
How do you think this could improve? More news in newspapers, TV, more TV and radio coverage
Do you think the structure/teams of the VFL is good? It could be improved
If not, what do you suggest? Have 16-18 sides with each Vic AFL side having an alignment with 1 side, also have a reserves and U18 side for each team, and the 12/10 rules for each team.
Do you think the AFL cares about the VFL/other state leagues? No
What other suggestions do you have for the VFL to improve?

 

[onslaught]

What team do you support? Port Melbourne
How many matches did you go to next year? All
Do you think there is enough media coverage of the VFL? Nope
How do you think this could improve? Previews of games, not just reviews
Do you think the structure/teams of the VFL is good? Need another two stand-alone sides
Do you think the AFL cares about the VFL/other state leagues? Nope. IMO the AFL are keen to see State comps stripped right back to basic feeder-leagues.
What other suggestions do you have for the VFL to improve? Move the Grand Final to a week after the AFL Grand Final. Play the SANFL and WAFL once each, every season.

 

[goal sneak]

What team do you support? Frankston
How many matches did you go to this year? 6
Do you think there is enough media coverage of the VFL? No
How do you think this could improve? Advertise a match of the round that could be played on a Friday night or something.
Do you think the structure/teams of the VFL is good? Terrible. Main reason VFL is struggling.
If not, what do you suggest? A similar model to the SANFL were each club has seniors, reserves and 19s. Allocate each area a team e.g Gippsland Power/ Casey Scorpions. Dandenong Stingrays/ Frankston Dolphins. If the kids are good enough they will play in the seniors ala Bryce Gibbs. This will definately improve the crowd. Imagine having Lachlan Hansen playing in the same team as Fiora, McGough and even Kosi, the crowd will definately come to watch. Also AFL players should be able to choose there VFL team and AFL teams should not be alligned. This would increase interest having opposition AFL players in the same VFL team.
Do you think the AFL cares about the VFL/other state leagues? Not sure.
What other suggestions do you have for the VFL to improve? Increase salary cap.

 

[jonesy86]

What team do you support? Williamstown
How many matches did you go to next year? 1
Do you think there is enough media coverage of the VFL? no
How do you think this could improve? definitely more in the newspapers, it will be too hard to get extra tv and radio coverage
Do you think the structure/teams of the VFL is good? they could increase the salary cap for non-aligned clubs
If not, what do you suggest? align each vfl club with a TAC Cup team so u/18s could play senior vfl if they are good enough before being drafted
Do you think the AFL cares about the VFL/other state leagues? No
What other suggestions do you have for the VFL to improve? quit playing finals at port melbourne, let the higher placed clubs host finals in the first 3 weeks

 

[fishmonger]

What team do you support? Sandringham
How many matches did you go to next year? 3
Do you think there is enough media coverage of the VFL? no
How do you think this could improve? more recognition by the AFL
Do you think the structure/teams of the VFL is good? so-so
If not, what do you suggest? integrate the TAC Cup so that the best young talent gets to play senior football before being drafted into the AFL. This would help them to prepare and give spectators a more youthful, dynamic VFL competition to look forward to.
Do you think the AFL cares about the VFL/other state leagues? Absolutely no. Unfortunately they still see them as a potential threat which is really sad.
What other suggestions do you have for the VFL to improve? publish your crowd figures. more independence from the AFL - don't do curtain raisers. A better website and more competitions (ie. Mark of the Year, Goal of the Year) to engage fans. More interstate matches and better marketing of them.

 

[STANG-A]

What team do you support? Box Hill
How many matches did you go to next year? 10
Do you think there is enough media coverage of the VFL? Was great having SEN on board, as well as Harf and Schwarta, but now that they'll get AFL, leaves a big hole.
How do you think this could improve? Herald-Sun coverage garbage, more adventurous marketing, need to drop the "reserves" tag. Revert to VFA (since 1877!!!)
Do you think the structure/teams of the VFL is good? It's not great, but from 2000-2002 there was SO much change, that it's been good to stay the same for a few years, or else you just can't relate to it. We need alignments, but the AFL must remember it dropped it's reserves, it can't just come in and takeover.
If not, what do you suggest? AFL teams need to be more respectful of the footy clubs they're a part of. Richmond changing Coburg from the Lions to the Tigers is disgraceful! Especially considering that Werribee is already the Tigers, makes a mockery of the comp. Need AFL fans to adopt the team, not just watch the AFL listed players "develop".
Do you think the AFL cares about the VFL/other state leagues? Of course not!!! And they don't realise that this is a part of what's killing footy!
What other suggestions do you have for the VFL to improve? As Fishmonger said, and i'm big on this. . . PUBLISH THE CROWD FIGURES! How hard can it be to count??? Just feels like they're hiding, or ashamed of how low they are! Be accountable, put them out there for all to see! Need more innovation, need to recognise the past (eg. did anyone know that' next year's the 130th birthday of the VFA?), need to be less AFL driven, ie. a final 8 in a 13 team comp is ridiculous etc.