Bendigo FL discussion 2024

[Arnold Horshack]

Square President says the big drawing games like Broadford and Sandhurst might need a switch.

Obviously won’t be room to park the one car of Sandhurst fans and I can just picture the road train steaming across from Broadford for that marquee match up.

Sort of makes me understand how the Broadford idea got through.

Quiet a few Dragons fans there GF day Forest. You know they day they won everything.

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

It's the maine day next year

 

[Grimmett]

Maryborough FNC announces recess for 2025

Published on:
18 October 2024
Written By Bendigo FNL

The Maryborough Football Netball Club (MFNC) will enter into recess for the 2025 season.

The decision, made after extensive consultation with club members, players, and the community, will allow MFNC to focus on rebuilding its strength, both on and off the field, with a view to returning to the BFNL in 2026.

In recent years, the club has faced significant challenges, including declining player numbers and increased pressure on volunteers. After carefully considering all options, the club committee determined that a temporary hiatus would offer the best chance to reorganize and come back stronger.

"We want to assure our loyal members, supporters, and the wider community that this decision is not the end for Maryborough Football Netball Club" said Maryborough Club President, Scott Quinlan. "By taking a step back in 2025, we can focus on strengthening our foundations, recruiting, and planning a sustainable future for our club. Our goal is to return in 2026 with renewed energy and commitment."

The committee is working closely with the BFNL and community stakeholders to ensure a successful return in 2026. Plans are underway to bolster youth development, increase volunteer engagement, and secure further sponsorship support to stabilize the club’s financial situation.

In the interim, MFNC remains committed to supporting grassroots football and netball. The club will continue its community involvement, including junior development programs, social events, and volunteer opportunities.

Bendigo FNL Chair, Prof. Carol McKinstry added "The BFNL support the decision of the Maryborough FNC to enter into recess for the 2025 season and while we understand this is disappointing news for many within the Maryborough community, the BFNL are committed to supporting the Club where possible to ensure that 2026 will be a successful return for the Maryborough Magpies”.

The club will provide further updates over the coming months, including opportunities for the community to stay involved and contribute to the club's revival efforts.

 

[NeonLeon81]

Broadford 2026 confirmed

 

[Leather Magnet]

Maryborough juniors remain in the BJFL?

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

If you go into recess than it's easier to get into a league, with 0 players. Broadford gave shown this. In theory in 2026 maryborough could enter the mcdfl

 

[Mad Jack]

Quiet few Dragons fans there GF day Forest. You know the day they won everything.

If you exclude football/netball players from other grades as “fans” they didn’t have a great deal of other fans there compared with their opponents.

 

[BGOFootyNuff]

Perry to Castlemaine

 

[Forest St End]

Quiet few Dragons fans there GF day Forest. You know they day they won everything.

Quite a few is a relative term I guess.

Been plenty of years when that crowd size would have been passed before noon.

 

[Forest St End]

Sad to see the inevitable news re Maryborough, hopefully they can do a Kyneton and use the season to regroup and find a way back. Going to be a much harder task with no teams playing at all though.

 

[Arnold Horshack]

Sad to see the inevitable news re Maryborough, hopefully they can do a Kyneton and use the season to regroup and find a way back. Going to be a much harder task with no teams playing at all though.

Couldn't agree more Forest. It's almost an impossible task to come back now unfortunately. They will need some incredible people behind the scenes to get back up and going - and you'd like to think some AFL assistance.

 

[AlburyE]

Sad to see the inevitable news re Maryborough, hopefully they can do a Kyneton and use the season to regroup and find a way back. Going to be a much harder task with no teams playing at all though.

Yes, reserves and under 18's teams would provide a base for supporters and something to build on.