Bendigo FL discussion 2024

[olly21]

If marybourgh do have a year off next year it is fraught with danger. The MCDFNL clubs will feed of them going under, doesn’t sound like there is too many players left but I think it’s their most viable option to have a year off in seniors.

They will have to comeback with a massive bang and recruit a huge name coach with genuine connections to get interest and then lure the best local stars to be any hope.

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

You get the feeling unless they go to a divisional comp then not only Maryborough are in trouble but also the below major clubs are in major trouble - let’s not even start on the amount of minor clubs hanging on a knives edge

• Castlemaine
• kangaroo flat
• south bendigo

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[Grimmett]

Kangaroo Flat advertising all coaching positions. Constitutional requirement or unhappy with incumbents?

 

[Forest St End]

Kangaroo Flat advertising all coaching positions. Constitutional requirement or unhappy with incumbents?

From the snippets I’ve heard, I’d guess the latter at senior level.

 

[Forest St End]

Could they go down the same path Kyneton went for a season, and not field a senior team, but keep all others including reserves?

I get the feeling their demographics won’t suit that. Kyneton was in a fairly unique spot at that stage in that it had a core group of twos guys but couldn’t attract or afford the guys needed for a competitive Senior side.

I get the feeling there’s more young guys with ambition at Maryborough who would rather play senior footy.

 

[localfootyguru]

So it would appear that Maryborough is headed for recess next year unless there is a dramatic change in proceedings.

Assuming the lunacy of Broadford doesn’t happen and no other teams come in how do we see that panning out?

Can you manage to fit a 14 round season from April to September without it being farcical in terms of adding weeks off?

Or will they just bite the bullet and finish earlier? Could we see two teams have a bye each round to pad it out?
Final five remain or back to a four?
What about the salary cap? Will we see another increase by stealth despite a big drop in revenues?

Forest, I suggest you stop reading the articles in the advertiser . They are not always accurate and whilst recess is something that has been discussed it is a last resort.

Correspondence was provided to all club members this week with an update on happenings and one thing mentioned was disappointment about the inaccurate reporting on the situation with the club.

I won’t deny recess hasn’t been mentioned/ discussed but I am very confident we will be around playing football/ netball in 2025.

I wish ‘local’ journalists would come and speak to us first rather than make incorrect assumptions. It is easy to write articles etc from a desk instead of making the trip to Maryborough to discuss our situation in person. We have been very open and transparent about our situation and will continue to do so.

PS - the Maryborough Advertiser has been great with their liaison with the club and reporting .

 

[boncer34]

So it would appear that Maryborough is headed for recess next year unless there is a dramatic change in proceedings.

Assuming the lunacy of Broadford doesn’t happen and no other teams come in how do we see that panning out?

Can you manage to fit a 14 round season from April to September without it being farcical in terms of adding weeks off?

Or will they just bite the bullet and finish earlier? Could we see two teams have a bye each round to pad it out?
Final five remain or back to a four?
What about the salary cap? Will we see another increase by stealth despite a big drop in revenues?

When did that happen?

 

[Vlodrive]

Westy’s article, knocked back from both leagues and Giants don’t want to talk merger.

Says they have had positive expressions from community but it hasn’t translated into anything meaningful and it’s basically now or never.

My feeling is they will do the year in recess and try to rebuild. Not a bad option as juniors can continue as normal.

Recess is never good mate... look at teams like Jacana.....

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[Forest St End]

Forest, I suggest you stop reading the articles in the advertiser . They are not always accurate and whilst recess is something that has been discussed it is a last resort.

Don’t worry lfg, I’ve known for 30 years the best place for the Addy is the bottom of the bin, especially when it comes to the country clubs.

I hate to say it, and you know I’m firmly in your corner, but it’s my own view recess is the likely result the ways things are going.

I’ve seen how hard it was to pull Castlemaine back from the brink at times over the years and we were never anywhere near where you are now. Unless you have a big rabbit to pull out the hat in terms of a coaching announcement then I just can’t see how you can do it, given it’s getting very late in the day for a merge or a league change that hasn’t already been explored.

I do sincerely hope I’m wrong though.

When did that happen?

This year, Kyneton out means less games under same cap.

And before Crazy has to say it I’d imagine we can all guess which clubs would have been happy with that and which not so much.

 

[AlburyE]

What are the rules applying to Pioneer's players being eligible to play for their home clubs in the finals?

 

[RDFL blokey]

Recess is never good mate... look at teams like Jacana.....

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Are jacana still in recess, as in planning to come back or is it shutters for the last club in Broadie

 

[ROOTA#6]

Another beautiful day for footy. I wonder if this will help to throw up any surprises

 

[Vlodrive]

Are jacana still in recess, as in planning to come back or is it shutters for the last club in Broadie

All over red rover. Recess is never good. It takes clubs a long time to recover & that's if they can. East Sunbury were lucky to come back but they are on the end of serious beltings each week. I hope there is a good outcome for the Maggie's as there will be too many kids who will miss out.

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[WB ute]

Another beautiful day for footy. I wonder if this will help to throw up any surprises

One possibly in progress at Tannery Lane...the 'Maine 2 goals up

 

[Del28562]

Another beautiful day for footy. I wonder if this will help to throw up any surprises

Castlemaine were in front

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

One possibly in progress at Tannery Lane...the 'Maine 2 goals up

Cmon mags


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[BGOFootyNuff]

Castlemaine are going to beat strath here I reckon. Playing very good footy.

 

[WB ute]

Castlemaine are going to beat strath here I reckon. Playing very good footy.

20 points, hope they can hang in there. Only ever seen floggings from these guys in my few years involvement at the camp. Wish I'd made the trip across !!!

 

[ROOTA#6]

20 points, hope they can hang in there. Only ever seen floggings from these guys in my few years involvement at the camp. Wish I'd made the trip across !!!

Castlemaine were brilliant.

I’ve had some involvement with Strath as most know but I was not unhappy to witness that.

Played better, wanted it more and had some great interactions with some of the supporters.

 

[boncer34]

Crazy tips this week

Gizzy - 15
Eaglehawk - 75
Strath - 45
Sandhurst - 109



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Time to jump on the bandwagon.

 

[WB ute]

Castlemaine were brilliant.

I’ve had some involvement with Strath as most know but I was not unhappy to witness that.

Played better, wanted it more and had some great interactions with some of the supporters.

And especially great to see for a few seasoned campaigners the like of John Watson, Jackson Hood and Kal Huntly, that are only too familiar with being on the receiving end on the scoreboard against the storm and many others .

 

[ROOTA#6]

And especially great to see for a few seasoned campaigners the like of John Watson, Jackson Hood and Kal Huntly, that are only too familiar with being on the receiving end on the scoreboard against the storm and many others .

Kal Huntly was excellent. Bailey Henderson is the best player in the competition

 

[Forest St End]

Another great day, didn’t even mind being at what has to be the worst modern ground set up of all time, especially in the rain.

Such a shame we won’t make the finals, I genuinely believe we are a top four team and could have created some much needed interest.

Bring on next season.

 

[ROOTA#6]

Another great day, didn’t even mind being at what has to be the worst modern ground set up of all time, especially in the rain.

Such a shame we won’t make the finals, I genuinely believe we are a top four team and could have created some much needed interest.

Bring on next season.

Still find a way to be negative

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

Still find a way to be negative

Just realists - with the free run strath get they are massive failures.

Go mags in 2025


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