Bendigo FL discussion 2024

[Trent the flight Steward]

Correct

Disaster

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

I've been thinking about this and think I might have worked out how it came about. So with apologies to Clarke and Dawe, here's what might have gone down.....

Carol sits at her desk, when Cam suddenly bursts through the door.
"Carol, I've got it!".
Carol holds a finger up to indicate she is just finishing a phone call, before hanging up and turning to Cam.
"Why does Nathan Dole keep ringing me just to tell me the names of the coach of each team? Nothing else, just a list of teams and coaches." she wonders aloud, before shaking her head and asking Cam what it is.
"Broadford!" he replies excitedly.
"What? Broadbeans? You're not having Aldi flashbacks again? Acting in 6 jobs at once isn't getting to you I hope?"
"What? No, it's actually been surprisingly easy," Cam replies, somewhat puzzled. "Not Broadbeans Carol, Broad Ford!".
"Ford? A car raffle? Great idea Cam, we can never have too much revenue and we can always employ more staff! You've done it again!"
"No Carol," says Cam, now a little exasperated. "You know how everyone is talking about us having no clubs left, no genuine competition, dwindling talent in the league, no hope or ideas for the future, that we are a complete waste of money and are basically ruining the game? I've solved it.".
"Have to stop you there, Cameron," Carol says with confidence. "I'm way ahead of you. Already solved that one, I've done an article telling everyone to stop talking about it." She leans down to the ground at her feet where Westy is curled up asleep and gives him a scratch on the belly.
"Yes, brilliant strategy as always Carol, but on the off chance those ruffians on Bigfooty don't stop talking about it, I've come up with another idea. We bring in Broadford."
"Who is Broadford? New staff member? I like the idea of that, had to get my own coffee one day last week. Great idea Cam, you've done it again!".
"No Carol, Broadford the football club. Let's bring them in to the competition next year. That way people will have to say we are great because we have attracted a great new club and the competition is thriving!".
Carol jumps out of her seat, startling Westy who looks around before dozing back off on the floor.
"Oh Cameron, brilliant! This will solve all of our issues! A new club! I don't know how you come up with these things."
A moment later her voice lowers and her eyes narrow as a concern seems to have occurred to her.
"But Cam, they won't be too good for Sandhurst will they?"
"No Carol, that's the best part. They are hopeless! Almost in recession. So all of our bad clubs will be able to beat them and we will be able to sit back and say look how much we have helped them get better!".
Carol stands and applauds and checks the clock which now reads 9:30am.
"Bravo Cameron, let's take a late lunch and celebrate. I'll grab the expense account card".
They walk out the door arm in arm, triumphant at yet another success.
"Now is there any way we can get a tracksuit made for this..........."

Forrest you have too much time on your hands man!!!

 

[Old bomber]

All other distractions aside, do Square pinch 3rd spot on the ladder? Given Gissy rolled Slags in the mud at Gissy if the weather is fine come granny day are the Slags favoured to win? Who wins the Michelson? Tardrew or Bernacki?

How far away is Curnow from returning or is he out for the season

 

[Forest St End]

Forrest you have too much time on your hands man!!!

Was a team effort in the office this morning with a couple of equally frustrated junior parents. Most productive we’ve been in ages!

 

[Forest St End]

Talking to a few people today and apparently the board is exploiting a loophole in the rules.

If a club wants to change leagues the other clubs in that league have to vote them in. If a club is in recess however there’s no vote required and AFL Victoria make the call.

 

[Too Old Too Slow (TOTS)]

I've been thinking about this and think I might have worked out how it came about. So with apologies to Clarke and Dawe, here's what might have gone down.....

Carol sits at her desk, when Cam suddenly bursts through the door.
"Carol, I've got it!".
Carol holds a finger up to indicate she is just finishing a phone call, before hanging up and turning to Cam.
"Why does Nathan Dole keep ringing me just to tell me the names of the coach of each team? Nothing else, just a list of teams and coaches." she wonders aloud, before shaking her head and asking Cam what it is.
"Broadford!" he replies excitedly.
"What? Broadbeans? You're not having Aldi flashbacks again? Acting in 6 jobs at once isn't getting to you I hope?"
"What? No, it's actually been surprisingly easy," Cam replies, somewhat puzzled. "Not Broadbeans Carol, Broad Ford!".
"Ford? A car raffle? Great idea Cam, we can never have too much revenue and we can always employ more staff! You've done it again!"
"No Carol," says Cam, now a little exasperated. "You know how everyone is talking about us having no clubs left, no genuine competition, dwindling talent in the league, no hope or ideas for the future, that we are a complete waste of money and are basically ruining the game? I've solved it.".
"Have to stop you there, Cameron," Carol says with confidence. "I'm way ahead of you. Already solved that one, I've done an article telling everyone to stop talking about it." She leans down to the ground at her feet where Westy is curled up asleep and gives him a scratch on the belly.
"Yes, brilliant strategy as always Carol, but on the off chance those ruffians on Bigfooty don't stop talking about it, I've come up with another idea. We bring in Broadford."
"Who is Broadford? New staff member? I like the idea of that, had to get my own coffee one day last week. Great idea Cam, you've done it again!".
"No Carol, Broadford the football club. Let's bring them in to the competition next year. That way people will have to say we are great because we have attracted a great new club and the competition is thriving!".
Carol jumps out of her seat, startling Westy who looks around before dozing back off on the floor.
"Oh Cameron, brilliant! This will solve all of our issues! A new club! I don't know how you come up with these things."
A moment later her voice lowers and her eyes narrow as a concern seems to have occurred to her.
"But Cam, they won't be too good for Sandhurst will they?"
"No Carol, that's the best part. They are hopeless! Almost in recession. So all of our bad clubs will be able to beat them and we will be able to sit back and say look how much we have helped them get better!".
Carol stands and applauds and checks the clock which now reads 9:30am.
"Bravo Cameron, let's take a late lunch and celebrate. I'll grab the expense account card".
They walk out the door arm in arm, triumphant at yet another success.
"Now is there any way we can get a tracksuit made for this..........."

Ha... this is actually good.

 

[Mad Jack]

Talking to a few people today and apparently the board is exploiting a loophole in the rules.

If a club wants to change leagues the other clubs in that league have to vote them in. If a club is in recess however there’s no vote required and AFL Victoria make the call.

I also heard something funny this afternoon. There is a chance Broadford may come in with only netball teams plus reserves and Under 18’s footy for 2025. Yep, that’s right, no guarantee they will have a senior football team, as they may not have the numbers required!!

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

I also heard something funny this afternoon. There is a chance Broadford may come in with only netball teams plus reserves and Under 18’s footy for 2025. Yep, that’s right, no guarantee they will have a senior football team, as they may not have the numbers required!!

Seriously does anyone actually think that such a proud competition is going to let a team that’s in recess come in to the comp.

• it’s over 1 hour away from closest team
• they are worse than Maryborough
• sandhurst will beat them by 800
• they may not have seniors ???

Seriously can someone please come out from the board and put this out of its misery. It’s laughable and just won’t happen SURELY


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[localfootyguru]

I've been thinking about this and think I might have worked out how it came about. So with apologies to Clarke and Dawe, here's what might have gone down.....

Carol sits at her desk, when Cam suddenly bursts through the door.
"Carol, I've got it!".
Carol holds a finger up to indicate she is just finishing a phone call, before hanging up and turning to Cam.
"Why does Nathan Dole keep ringing me just to tell me the names of the coach of each team? Nothing else, just a list of teams and coaches." she wonders aloud, before shaking her head and asking Cam what it is.
"Broadford!" he replies excitedly.
"What? Broadbeans? You're not having Aldi flashbacks again? Acting in 6 jobs at once isn't getting to you I hope?"
"What? No, it's actually been surprisingly easy," Cam replies, somewhat puzzled. "Not Broadbeans Carol, Broad Ford!".
"Ford? A car raffle? Great idea Cam, we can never have too much revenue and we can always employ more staff! You've done it again!"
"No Carol," says Cam, now a little exasperated. "You know how everyone is talking about us having no clubs left, no genuine competition, dwindling talent in the league, no hope or ideas for the future, that we are a complete waste of money and are basically ruining the game? I've solved it.".
"Have to stop you there, Cameron," Carol says with confidence. "I'm way ahead of you. Already solved that one, I've done an article telling everyone to stop talking about it." She leans down to the ground at her feet where Westy is curled up asleep and gives him a scratch on the belly.
"Yes, brilliant strategy as always Carol, but on the off chance those ruffians on Bigfooty don't stop talking about it, I've come up with another idea. We bring in Broadford."
"Who is Broadford? New staff member? I like the idea of that, had to get my own coffee one day last week. Great idea Cam, you've done it again!".
"No Carol, Broadford the football club. Let's bring them in to the competition next year. That way people will have to say we are great because we have attracted a great new club and the competition is thriving!".
Carol jumps out of her seat, startling Westy who looks around before dozing back off on the floor.
"Oh Cameron, brilliant! This will solve all of our issues! A new club! I don't know how you come up with these things."
A moment later her voice lowers and her eyes narrow as a concern seems to have occurred to her.
"But Cam, they won't be too good for Sandhurst will they?"
"No Carol, that's the best part. They are hopeless! Almost in recession. So all of our bad clubs will be able to beat them and we will be able to sit back and say look how much we have helped them get better!".
Carol stands and applauds and checks the clock which now reads 9:30am.
"Bravo Cameron, let's take a late lunch and celebrate. I'll grab the expense account card".
They walk out the door arm in arm, triumphant at yet another success.
"Now is there any way we can get a tracksuit made for this..........."

You spent time writing this Forest.... Way too much time on your hands.

 

[Forest St End]

Does anyone know if the Addy is still operating?

More chance of an update from The Argus at this stage it seems.

 

[localfootyguru]

Presidents are on board I've heard.

Is that right? Certainly news to us here at Maryborough FNC that we are all on board. Most have no idea this was even being discussed. Someone might be spreading completely unfounded stories as the BFNL needs stability not more problems. Broadford are miles off even being considered to play in a league like Bendigo.

I guess time will tell.

 

[Forest St End]

Is that right? Certainly news to us here at Maryborough FNC that we are all on board. Most have no idea this was even being discussed. Someone might be spreading completely unfounded stories as the BFNL needs stability not more problems. Broadford are miles off even being considered to play in a league like Bendigo.

I finally saw the Weekly Times article. Doesn’t have any quotes from anyone, just says Broadford and the league were contacted for comment.

Says the Weekly Times believes clubs were asked to provide feedback by early last week so sounds like that may not be correct.

 

[harsh. but fair]

If you want a form line on how the BFNL operates in situations like this remember the famous statement from HQ shooting down the rumoured departure of Kangaroo Flat when it called a meeting of some sorts. It was chest puffed out, nothing to see here. All those baddies on social media, blogs were just being reckless, blah, blah. If there was nothing in this one we’d have the same confidence gushing forth.This time crickets.

 

[ROOTA#6]

If you want a form line on how the BFNL operates in situations like this remember the famous statement from HQ shooting down the rumoured departure of Kangaroo Flat when it called a meeting of some sorts. It was chest puffed out, nothing to see here. All those baddies on social media, blogs were just being reckless, blah, blah. If there was nothing in this one we’d have the same confidence gushing forth.This time crickets.

Discussions have been had for certain. Doesn’t mean the league should accept them

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

Discussions have been had for certain. Doesn’t mean the league should accept them

I can't see broadford being the ones to start discussions though either

 

[Grimmett]

 

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[BGOFootyNuff]

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Would love to know what they talk about there. Need someone with connections to go or find out aye!

 

[AlburyE]

All other distractions aside, do Square pinch 3rd spot on the ladder? Given Gissy rolled Slags in the mud at Gissy if the weather is fine come granny day are the Slags favoured to win? Who wins the Michelson? Tardrew or Bernacki?

I think both Eaglehawk and Square would also be looking to pinch third spot as Strath struggling with injuries and form. Both these teams improving as the season goes on and will be dangerous in September if they can get their best line-ups on the park. Both play the QEO well.

Is Toma eligible to play finals for Square?

Is Curnow returning before/by finals time for Sandhurst?

 

[rkjc22]

Is that right? Certainly news to us here at Maryborough FNC that we are all on board. Most have no idea this was even being discussed. Someone might be spreading completely unfounded stories as the BFNL needs stability not more problems. Broadford are miles off even being considered to play in a league like Bendigo.

I guess time will tell.

I've been told told Broadford presented to the Presidents who were happy with the presentation.

If they aren't happy I'm sure they'll speak out or vote out the board.

 

[Too Old Too Slow (TOTS)]

With all the discussion about the ineptitude of the BFNL board what if their strategy is to allow Maryborough to fold and potentially have Castlemain leave? It seems to me that most of the grief / angst about the BFNL is from the Country Clubs - so if they go who is left is relatively happy. Problem solved.

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

With all the discussion about the ineptitude of the BFNL board what if their strategy is to allow Maryborough to fold and potentially have Castlemain leave? It seems to me that most of the grief / angst about the BFNL is from the Country Clubs - so if they go who is left is relatively happy. Problem solved.

Yeah adding Broadford solves this issue ??


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[MortlockWatcher]

With all the discussion about the ineptitude of the BFNL board what if their strategy is to allow Maryborough to fold and potentially have Castlemain leave? It seems to me that most of the grief / angst about the BFNL is from the Country Clubs - so if they go who is left is relatively happy. Problem solved.

So your solution is a six-club Bendigo league?
If Maryborough and Castlemaine are out, then so too will Gisborne.

 

[Forest St End]

With all the discussion about the ineptitude of the BFNL board what if their strategy is to allow Maryborough to fold and potentially have Castlemain leave? It seems to me that most of the grief / angst about the BFNL is from the Country Clubs - so if they go who is left is relatively happy. Problem solved.

Think you are way overestimating how many Bendigo clubs feel about their performance.

 

[Too Old Too Slow (TOTS)]

So your solution is a six-club Bendigo league?
If Maryborough and Castlemaine are out, then so too will Gisborne.

I am not supporting this position, and have no insight to the Boards thinking.
However, allowing the Country Clubs to fold definitely makes it easier to make it a Bendigo (only) focused league with maybe a White Hills and Marong entering the league. 8 Bendigo based clubs would work.