WRFL Div 1 Discussion 2025

[stroketurboego]

Caroline Springs doing alright business out of East Keilor

Waiting on Z to be announced next
The ‘C’ connection is definitely there


Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

 

[Hank Heavenly]

Parkise to EDFL is still on the cards from what I hear...

Due to it being a merger with another club already in the EDFL, the normal application process doesn't have to be lodged with AFL Vic from what I hear.

 

[DoubleDee15]

Parkise to EDFL is still on the cards from what I hear...

Due to it being a merger with another club already in the EDFL, the normal application process doesn't have to be lodged with AFL Vic from what I hear.

So, will all the players they are signing be happy to go into Division 1 or 2 in the EDFL instead of playing Division 1 WRFL?

 

[Hank Heavenly]

So, will all the players they are signing be happy to go into Division 1 or 2 in the EDFL instead of playing Division 1 WRFL?

no idea on that front...

My point was more from an administration pov, some of the challenges posted may not be relevant or even exist if they want to move.

The same could be said in bringing Ascot Vale Juniors (i think that was the club mentioned) across to the WFNL

 

[Dogs till i die]

no idea on that front...

My point was more from an administration pov, some of the challenges posted may not be relevant or even exist if they want to move.

The same could be said in bringing Ascot Vale Juniors (i think that was the club mentioned) across to the WFNL

Interesting in that its a different scenario than St.Albans and Deer Park moving an entire club from one league to another.

It was obvious what Parkside's strategy was when they aligned with AV juniors and brought the Spurs women into their club. They've been threatening and trying for 30 odd years to get to the EDFL but without juniors didn't offer a lot to the EDFL.

Merging with the AV juniors makes sense, and I doubt either the WFNL or EDFL would object to a merger. A club or clubs should be able to determine their own future.

Problem as I see it is would give the EDFL an awkward 31 senior clubs in 2025 and I doubt their clubs would be happy with that even for a short time. The EDFL placed St.Albans in their 2nd tier on a 5-13 win/loss WNFL D1 record so should also place Parkside there as well given their 4-1-11 record in WFNL D1 in 2024.

Would be disrespectful to Parkside and the WFNL to place a top tier side in their 3rd tier. Placing them in their 2nd tier though would mean a 3rd consecutive year of double relegation from that division. Tough to sell that to the current 2nd tier teams.

The merged club staying in the WFNL is not an option for them IMHO.

The other option is to have the senior teams play in the WFNL for 2025 and the junior teams in the EDFL for 2025 as it seems a fair chance a senior position may become available in 2026 with murmurs about 1 or more of the EDFL Sunbury teams leaving for a return to the RDFL.

 

[Hank Heavenly]

The merged club staying in the WFNL is not an option for them IMHO.

why is that?

Seniors, and aligned women already do it.

Ascot Vale not that far from Flemington, so I doubt travel would be too much of an issue as AV are right on the boundary of both leagues... so travel would be like for like

 

[Dogs till i die]

why is that?

Seniors, and aligned women already do it.

Ascot Vale not that far from Flemington, so I doubt travel would be too much of an issue as AV are right on the boundary of both leagues... so travel would be like for like

No good reason from my point of view, would like to see it, just think Parkside have been keen for a long time to get to the EDFL and this merger was their strategy.

 

[ROOS77]

why is that?

Seniors, and aligned women already do it.

Ascot Vale not that far from Flemington, so I doubt travel would be too much of an issue as AV are right on the boundary of both leagues... so travel would be like for like

Not to mention, Ascot Vale used to be in the WNFL (FDL) years ago.

 

[Dogs till i die]

Big announcement today between the EDFL & WFNL, being an agreement of cooperation for the next 2 years.

All applications for transfer of clubs put on hold for 2 years as well as other measures to support community football.

Good news for local footy - is it a pre-cursor for a merger of the 2 comps?

 

[Turbos mail]

Big announcement today between the EDFL & WFNL, being an agreement of cooperation for the next 2 years.

All applications for transfer of clubs put on hold for 2 years as well as other measures to support community football.

Good news for local footy - is it a pre-cursor for a merger of the 2 comps?

Umm your onto something I reckon.. Great view on where this is heading I reckon.

 

[Hank Heavenly]

Umm your onto something I reckon.. Great view on where this is heading I reckon.

If they merge, sure a few clubs in each league will need to merge???

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

If they merge, sure a few clubs in each league will need to merge???

And if they merge there will be some clubs lobbying to move leagues. No way would clubs based in the Wyndham LGA be going to clubs based in the hume LGA to play each other.

 

[rightfoot_sloth]

And if they merge there will be some clubs lobbying to move leagues. No way would clubs based in the Wyndham LGA be going to clubs based in the hume LGA to play each other.

Other country comps have North and South comps and works well based on geographic locations.

An option could be.

Premier Combined WRFL divvy 1 teams and EDFL premier.

Division 1 North EDFL higher division 1 and llower ranking premier teams.

Division 1 West WRFL division 1 lower teams and some higher divvy 2 sides.

Division 2 North all remaining EDFL sides

Division 2 West all remaining WRFL sides.

Promotion 2 up
Relegation 2 down split the different divisions.

 

[SeaSide]

And if they merge there will be some clubs lobbying to move leagues. No way would clubs based in the Wyndham LGA be going to clubs based in the hume LGA to play each other.

The two leagues were formed at a time when very few people owned cars. As a result, clubs developed in their local areas, especially when they were playing in now-defunct leagues like the Metropolitan Football League and the YCW Football League.
Public transport was one of the few means of attending away games. I can relate to this—my parents didn’t own a car, and I didn't have one until after my time in the Army, which was in 1969.
Today, travel is not a significant issue.
For example:-
The drive from Laverton to Sunbury (Rupertswood) takes about half an hour.
The drive from Werribee to Craigieburn also takes around half an hour.-
The drive from Werribee to Melton takes about 35 minutes.
So, where's the problem?

 

[SeaSide]

Other country comps have North and South comps and works well based on geographic locations.

An option could be.

Premier Combined WRFL divvy 1 teams and EDFL premier.

Division 1 North EDFL higher division 1 and llower ranking premier teams.

Division 1 West WRFL division 1 lower teams and some higher divvy 2 sides.

Division 2 North all remaining EDFL sides

Division 2 West all remaining WRFL sides.

Promotion 2 up
Relegation 2 down split the different divisions.

Too hard.

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

The two leagues were formed at a time when very few people owned cars. As a result, clubs developed in their local areas, especially when they were playing in now-defunct leagues like the Metropolitan Football League and the YCW Football League.
Public transport was one of the few means of attending away games. I can relate to this—my parents didn’t own a car, and I didn't have one until after my time in the Army, which was in 1969.
Today, travel is not a significant issue.
For example:-
The drive from Laverton to Sunbury (Rupertswood) takes about half an hour.
The drive from Werribee to Craigieburn also takes around half an hour.-
The drive from Werribee to Melton takes about 35 minutes.
So, where's the problem?

The drive from Werribee to Cragieburn definitley does not take half an hour

 

[SeaSide]

The drive from Werribee to Cragieburn definitley does not take half an hour

According to 'Whereis' it's 31 minutes.

 

[stroketurboego]

According to 'Whereis' it's [emoji639][emoji637] minutes.

At [emoji637][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]].[emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]]pm on a Saturday night…. Of course it would….


Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

 

[SeaSide]

At [emoji637][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]].[emoji639][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]]pm on a Saturday night…. Of course it would….


Sent from my iPhone using BigFooty.com

I'm 78 years old; please repeat that in plain language. Me no unnerstan!

 

[Dogs till i die]

And if they merge there will be some clubs lobbying to move leagues. No way would clubs based in the Wyndham LGA be going to clubs based in the hume LGA to play each other.

What leagues? RDFL, Geelong, SFNL, VAFA?

RDFL stretch to Kyneton and Lancfield, Geelong stretches to Colac and Portarlington, SFNL stretches to Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Frankston and South Mornington and the VAFA is Melbourne wide with only Willy CYS in the West.

All alternatives would involve more travel than a combined WFNL and EDFL.

Melbourne's west and north west well connected by the ring road.

 

[rightfoot_sloth]

What leagues? RDFL, Geelong, SFNL, VAFA?

RDFL stretch to Kyneton and Lancfield, Geelong stretches to Colac and Portarlington, SFNL stretches to Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Frankston and South Mornington and the VAFA is Melbourne wide with only Willy CYS in the West.

All alternatives would involve more travel than a combined WFNL and EDFL.

Melbourne's west and north west well connected by the ring road.

In time eventually be the outer ring road stretching after Werribee snaking through Rockbank, Diggers Rest all the way to Donnybrook according to the plans. Which make this plan more attractive.

Travel isn’t the end of the world. The road trips from experience were always fun especially when you’ve had a good win.

 

[Vlodrive]

And if they merge there will be some clubs lobbying to move leagues. No way would clubs based in the Wyndham LGA be going to clubs based in the hume LGA to play each other.

Two of the Sunbury teams will be as good as gone if the leagues merge.

Sent from my SM-G970F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[mobility]

Two of the Sunbury teams will be as good as gone if the leagues merge.

Sent from my SM-G970F using BigFooty.com mobile

No loss. They should be in the RDFL anyway.

 

[Turbos mail]

No loss. They should be in the RDFL anyway.

Rupo definitely should move back I think. Kangaroos as well but they need to have some better performances, but no way known RDFL is going to take East Sunbury. That I can almost assure you.
Think East go WRFL and either Rupo or Kangaroos return to Riddell but think it’s 1 or the other.

 

[Vlodrive]

No loss. They should be in the RDFL anyway.

I wish we never left but my club had a good reason for it. Rupo on the other hand didn't lol. I couldn't think of anything worse than sunbury teams playing western suburbs teams. What a snore fest. East probably won't move to the WFNL now, if the leagues merge eventually it will be pointless them moving Turbo.

Sent from my SM-G970F using BigFooty.com mobile app