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Bendigo FL discussion 2024
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Some good points made relating to Maryborough as a town.
Yes there are socio economic factors at play in regards to income etc but the fact is the town has an old demographic and people moving to Maryborough are generally those who have retired and wish to purchase a cheaper property than in some more expensive areas.
Other issues to raise;
- The loss of younger people who move away to Melbourne and other places to work and study. Unfortunately there are not the job opportunities in Maryborough that the majority of younger people wish to pursue or attract younger people to permanently settle in town. Many people commute to Maryborough from Bendigo and Ballarat for work each day.
- The town has become popular with retirees due to cheaper housing. The club has seen some people become involved but unfortunately they don’t bring children into the club which are the future.
- Sponsorship for the club has been very good both from local businesses and business outside the town. In the current climate, we are pleased with the level of support provided for the club. Unfortunately unlike other clubs we don’t have a white knight or generous benefactor that is “pouring” large amounts of money into the club.
- Whilst there are children in town, we don’t have the numbers available compared to other clubs. Our junior club is doing very well but as mentioned the young people move away as they get older. Also clubs around the district are all competing for the same pool of children to fill their respective teams and use a range of initiatives/ incentives to have them join the club.
- Maryborough has strong community spirt and this has come to the fore in recent times due to the club’s plight. People from far and wide have rallied to support the club which has been fantastic. It’s difficult times where you see the community at its best.
I think whatever decision is made, the club will be able to survive on its own (well I hope so) and continue to provide opportunities for the community for years to come.
Finally, terrific to see 2 of our boys selected in the inter league squad. Both have been amazing this year and it’s great for them to receive this honour. We even had more players selected than Castlemaine FNC…..
Yes there are socio economic factors at play in regards to income etc but the fact is the town has an old demographic and people moving to Maryborough are generally those who have retired and wish to purchase a cheaper property than in some more expensive areas.
Other issues to raise;
- The loss of younger people who move away to Melbourne and other places to work and study. Unfortunately there are not the job opportunities in Maryborough that the majority of younger people wish to pursue or attract younger people to permanently settle in town. Many people commute to Maryborough from Bendigo and Ballarat for work each day.
- The town has become popular with retirees due to cheaper housing. The club has seen some people become involved but unfortunately they don’t bring children into the club which are the future.
- Sponsorship for the club has been very good both from local businesses and business outside the town. In the current climate, we are pleased with the level of support provided for the club. Unfortunately unlike other clubs we don’t have a white knight or generous benefactor that is “pouring” large amounts of money into the club.
- Whilst there are children in town, we don’t have the numbers available compared to other clubs. Our junior club is doing very well but as mentioned the young people move away as they get older. Also clubs around the district are all competing for the same pool of children to fill their respective teams and use a range of initiatives/ incentives to have them join the club.
- Maryborough has strong community spirt and this has come to the fore in recent times due to the club’s plight. People from far and wide have rallied to support the club which has been fantastic. It’s difficult times where you see the community at its best.
I think whatever decision is made, the club will be able to survive on its own (well I hope so) and continue to provide opportunities for the community for years to come.
Finally, terrific to see 2 of our boys selected in the inter league squad. Both have been amazing this year and it’s great for them to receive this honour. We even had more players selected than Castlemaine FNC…..
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Golden Square will defeat Castlemaine comfortably. Whilst they have improved, there is still a fair gap between both clubs in ability. It’s also at Square which is a big advantage.
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Was only a couple of goals last time lfg, and we led all day. I always think it takes a year or two to stop being intimidated by a strong side who have dominated for a long time and I think that’s happening with Square. We all expect them to be so strong we have underrated how far they have fallen away.
On Maryborough, what would your rough footy spend be at the moment? Would there be any capacity to take it up to the 200k plus competing in Bendigo would take over the long term?
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If Castlemaine are close to full strength they will be very competitive v Square.
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Just an observer, just like you ROOOOTTTTTTAAA........ Surprised Connick hasn't put more on ice TBH
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Weird ...
How....
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An unusual way to address Roota as well as drawing attention to yourself. But play on.
Aren’t they playing VAFA Premier B rep team? Should be a lot closer than playing premier VAFA rep team
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Will still be a very strong team. Bendigo will lose comfortably.
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It’s not a bad thing, we need all the pressure possible put on the administration at the moment and an interleague belting would be another piece of evidence for the prosecution.
Hate to say it but the uglier it gets the better.
Games aren't played on paper. I still remember that big Ollie came out of retirement one year to play at ff, with a young interleague side against Ballarat who had a strong side and won. Also the gv picked guys who wanted to play this year and beat a far more credentialed o&m side
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Mid 80s a very classy and cocky BFL got their heads deflated by a committed NCFL at Donald
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VAFA 'B' grade is super strong as a competition ... depends on what sort of side they field.
I had an interest in VAFA Div 1 which is actually 'D' grade and some of the football is of a particularly high standard. Old VFA sides like Prahran, Preston etc.
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I get that you want change and agree it's needed but is wanting an inexperienced interleague side to get belted they way you want represent yourself?
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Is watching the league slowly die while absolutely nothing progressive happens the way we want to be represented?
No one gives a stuff about interleague anymore, the best players don’t want to play, it only exists so the flogs running the game can get a free polo shirt and a bus trip.
If it further shines a light on the destruction of the competition by those incompetents then I’d say it’s a small price to pay.
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Your opinions are as valid as anyone's on interleague and the BFNL's health. My opinion is that for someone to wish a belting on a group of young blokes willing to test themselves against very strong opposition is an ordinary way to think.
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I still think interleague has a place as long as you have players who 'want' to play. The win by the Goulburn Valley team earlier in the year against the Ovens and Murray (who people believed were certainties) is testament to this.
The Bendigo FNL squad is pretty good and I look forward to watching the team play on Saturday at Elsternwick Park. I think they will give a good showing and believe they can win.
The VAFA squad is very good with some terrific players selected. Beasley, Cowan, Roberts and Emery are all very good players. Their team is at https://www.vafa.com.au/news/2024/06/27/vafa-premier-b-division-3-team-announced/
The Bendigo FNL squad is pretty good and I look forward to watching the team play on Saturday at Elsternwick Park. I think they will give a good showing and believe they can win.
The VAFA squad is very good with some terrific players selected. Beasley, Cowan, Roberts and Emery are all very good players. Their team is at https://www.vafa.com.au/news/2024/06/27/vafa-premier-b-division-3-team-announced/
