2025 player moves - ins and outs

[CliffMcTainshaw]

Why did they feel the need to mention it at all? Who gives a shit what his employment situation is? Almost like they’re overcompensating in their message…

Sth Belgrave never bothered to do that when Tim Smith went there.

 

[eflreceiver]

There’s other anti-pokies councils who would tell them to sell it or kick them off their ground.

It’s only a matter of time, think they’d be best off getting out while the going is good.

Whitehorse is a pro-gaming council. They love Vermont FC.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Not an out as such but apparently Vermont were having a big crack at Robbie McComb. He has signed at Port Colts

 

[Noddy Smith]

Big rumours floating around with a few issues at South Belgrave, Heath Black

Heath Black

Age

45

Ht

178cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

6.9

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.4

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

has walked along with a few big name players.

Let’s see if there’s any truth to this.

 

[Pendles1991]

Big rumours floating around with a few issues at South Belgrave, Heath Black has walked along with a few big name players.

Let’s see if there’s any truth to this.

This wouldn't be surprising. I feel like the disappointment of 2 failed years with no GF wins with the stacked team they had would cause a lot of frustration. Teams would be circling the Garner brothers, Tim Smith and a whole lot of other stars for sure.

 

[thommo_legend]

Big rumours floating around with a few issues at South Belgrave, Heath Black has walked along with a few big name players.

Let’s see if there’s any truth to this.

I'm hearing the same thing, and a few players have walked aswell

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Black was such a strange choice as coach, doesn’t have a good record, lets spend hundreds of thousands on players and then get one of the players dads to coach them.

 

[The jouneyman]

Black was such a strange choice as coach, doesn’t have a good record, lets spend hundreds of thousands on players and then get one of the players dads to coach them.

Has the money run out?

 

[adock]

Teams would be circling the Garner brothers, Tim Smith and a whole lot of other stars for sure.

Maybe a few clubs circling but i think there would only a handful of clubs that could actually satisfy those players financially.

 

[Pendles1991]

Has the money run out?

I dont think the money would have completely run out. I reckon the club would be trying to lower contracts to try and fit in blokes like Dunstan and other potential recruits so they can compete again. But that never goes well.

 

[batfink]

I dont think the money would have completely run out. I reckon the club would be trying to lower contracts to try and fit in blokes like Dunstan and other potential recruits so they can compete again. But that never goes well.

Dunstan to Cheltenham?

 

[localfootyguru]

Haha. Why would they feel the need to mention that?

Maybe he’s doing a 3hr shift at the pub every week for $5000.

He’s been at Montmorency and Sorrento, two of the biggest mercenary clubs in Vic, so clearly he responds to money and doesn’t come cheap.

He is the epitome of many around local football, a total mercenary. Left Upwey Tecoma many years ago when Vermont offered him big coin and then they claimed him as 'their own' home grown product.

Left Montmorency when they decided they wouldn't pay him the money he thought he deserved and the usual suspect in Sorrento came to the party and topped up his superannuation...

Well past his best and going by how he played at Sorrento he isn't worth too much now.

 

[localfootyguru]

I don't think the money would have completely run out. I reckon the club would be trying to lower contracts to try and fit in blokes like Dunstan and other potential recruits so they can compete again. But that never goes well.

The money hasn't dried up but one of the main contributors has had a fair bit to say about how the money is being spent/ allocated. A number of guys were given the ultimatum and decided to leave and the coach has finished up. Black was a funny appointment considering his patchy history at previous clubs. E.g. Mooroolbark which didn't end well. I think Black was also going to be used as a potential recruiter based on his name but that didn't eventuate.

Smith and the Garner boys will be there in 2025 but the players that have moved on will namely be in the Outer East and Southern leagues which includes Dunstan who is going to Cheltenham (not that he did much at South).

They will be thereabouts again in 2025.

 

[Glorfindel]

He is the epitome of many around local football, a total mercenary. Left Upwey Tecoma many years ago when Vermont offered him big coin and then they claimed him as 'their own' home grown product.

Left Montmorency when they decided they wouldn't pay him the money he thought he deserved and the usual suspect in Sorrento came to the party and topped up his superannuation...

Well past his best and going by how he played at Sorrento he isn't worth too much now.

Only 27-28 so wouldnt exactly say well past it

 

[damochandler]

He is the epitome of many around local football, a total mercenary. Left Upwey Tecoma many years ago when Vermont offered him big coin and then they claimed him as 'their own' home grown product.

Left Montmorency when they decided they wouldn't pay him the money he thought he deserved and the usual suspect in Sorrento came to the party and topped up his superannuation...

Well past his best and going by how he played at Sorrento he isn't worth too much now.

He’s not even 30 yet and he had a dominant year at Sorrento.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Ruckman Jack Beech left Noble Park for Springy Districts

 

[localfootyguru]

He’s not even 30 yet and he had a dominant year at Sorrento.

Sorry damochandler but his best footy is behind him. Has been a good player but not a fan and I dont think he had a dominant season when you consider how much his remuneration was - good at taking the money and moving on! We have different views in this instance.

 

[Pendles1991]

Heath Black

Heath Black

Age

45

Ht

178cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

6.9

4star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.4

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

gone as South Belgrave coach.

 

[eflreceiver]

Heath Black gone as South Belgrave coach.

I am shocked by this announcement. Sarcasm

 

[Noddy Smith]

Heath Black gone as South Belgrave coach.

Sandra

 

[magpies2013]

Basin Young gun and 2024 best and fairest winner Hayden Smith signs at Montrose. Big loss for the Bears

 

[Noddy Smith]

Basin Young gun and 2024 best and fairest winner Hayden Smith signs at Montrose. Big loss for the Bears

Had a massive price tag on he’s head. Looks like Montrose came to the party. A lot of money for a 19 yr old.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens

Age

49

Ht

194cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.4

3star

K

7.1

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

3.5

4star

T

1.3

3star

G

1.0

4star

No current season stats available

D

5.8

2star

K

3.6

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.4

3star

G

2.0

5star

departs Oakleigh District for Lyndale (Southern Div 4)

Must be pushing 40yo but kicked 58 goals for OD this year - so should dominate.

 

[footylover_1992]

Ferntree Gully lose another player - Pola back to Cranbourne. Mass exodus down there

 

[adock]

Ferntree Gully lose another player - Pola back to Cranbourne. Mass exodus down there

Its carnage and getting worse I'm told.