Bendigo FL discussion 2024

[Mad Jack]

I agree Trent. I know that Ky, Rochy and Echuca are most likely not gettable at all but sets your sights high and come up with a strategy that lures 2 of them or even Moama as a starting point. The gates with any of these clubs in your league would be huge as they are in the GV. If that fails then look within your own backyard for a club.

I was reliably told that enquires were made to all 3 of those clubs about moving to Bendigo, and all 3 were very quick to decline, primarily as they all saw it as being a big step backwards.

 

[ringo1]

I was reliably told that enquires were made to all 3 of those clubs about moving to Bendigo, and all 3 were very quick to decline, primarily as they all saw it as being a big step backwards.

It's a shame ,I was looking forward to the traditional Broadford v Echuca blockbuster!

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

I'd heard you'd parked your car already in anticipation and catch up with the broady saviour

 

[ringo1]

I'd heard you'd parked your car already in anticipation and catch up with the broady saviour

I'm thinking
I'd rather go camping with Ivan

 

[Long Run]

A five step road map to recovery for BFNL.
1. Board coup. Enough spots will be up for grabs for a ticket to get those board positions available and get a foothold into the halls of power.
2. Exit the hub. Pay whatever it takes to get a suitably qualified, motivated gm independent of AFLCV to spearhead the revival.
3. Cut whatever ties, promises made with Broadford and go with 8 teams for 2-3 years to consolidate. new regime get runs on board to entice Moama in first instance before putting out feelers to others north of Bendigo. Rochester, Echuca.
4. Make changes. Be proactive. Ditch QEO finals in first two weeks and rotate them around to clubs like flat, south, Castlemaine to give them chance to make a bob and feel as though they’re truly part of comp.
5. New regime meets with coaches on monthly basis to understand where they think the comp should be tracking into future. Request coaches to become media friendly and talk up the comp at every opportunity under new regime.
Unless steps 1 & 2 are followed through sadly it’s more of the same.

 

[Forest St End]

I was reliably told that enquires were made to all 3 of those clubs about moving to Bendigo, and all 3 were very quick to decline, primarily as they all saw it as being a big step backwards.

I heard at least one didn’t even entertain a conversation.

Bit like when you’re the bottom side and being smashed by 150 most weeks and you can’t even get guys to sit down with you.

A five step road map to recovery for BFNL.
1. Board coup. Enough spots will be up for grabs for a ticket to get those board positions available and get a foothold into the halls of power.
2. Exit the hub. Pay whatever it takes to get a suitably qualified, motivated gm independent of AFLCV to spearhead the revival.
3. Cut whatever ties, promises made with Broadford and go with 8 teams for 2-3 years to consolidate. new regime get runs on board to entice Moama in first instance before putting out feelers to others north of Bendigo. Rochester, Echuca.
4. Make changes. Be proactive. Ditch QEO finals in first two weeks and rotate them around to clubs like flat, south, Castlemaine to give them chance to make a bob and feel as though they’re truly part of comp.
5. New regime meets with coaches on monthly basis to understand where they think the comp should be tracking into future.
Unless steps 1 & 2 are followed through sadly it’s more of the same.

You’ve got my vote for chair.

 

[ROOTA#6]

Ferg Greene recommitted to Sandhurst

 

[Grimmett]

Ferg Greene recommitted to Sandhurst

He's going to be effin busy playing VFL and also with Sandhurst, North Ballarat and Birchip Watchem.

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

I heard at least one didn’t even entertain a conversation.

Rochy will never under any circumstances come back

 

[AlburyE]

Ferg Greene recommitted to Sandhurst

He seemed to be struggling with injuries towards the end of last season and I believe has now signed with Nightcliff in the NTFL.

If Roota is correct Sandhurst may need to wrap him up cotton wool.

 

[saintron]

Yer, you need to get rid of the Bruce Watson's and his cronies out of rochy

 

[Shinjuku]

Yer, you need to get rid of the Bruce Watson's and his cronies out of rochy

There is no rush to move him or any others on. Fantastic club people all of them.

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

Yer, you need to get rid of the Bruce Watson's and his cronies out of rochy

Not sure if this is satire or not ron?

 

[BGOFootyNuff]

Gee Square v Flat might actually be a close rivalry match the way the offseason is going for Square… bye bye Ricky Monti

 

[NeonLeon81]

Gee Square v Flat might actually be a close rivalry match the way the offseason is going for Square… bye bye Ricky Monti

Confirmed he and Toma to Cohuna?


Not a great off season for the bulldogs if so. Losing your best two players due in part to teammates behaviour and culture? Or is it just a money thing?

 

[Kilonewton]

[QUOTE="Trent the flight Steward]Rochy will never under any circumstances come back[/QUOTE]

What if Echuca were to move? After all, Rochy’s foundation was predicated on beating them.

 

[BGOFootyNuff]

Confirmed he and Toma to Cohuna?


Not a great off season for the bulldogs if so. Losing your best two players due in part to teammates behaviour and culture? Or is it just a money thing?

Cohuna posted it today it’s confirmed Monti is signed

 

[Long Run]

Cohuna posted it today it’s confirmed Monti is signed

So excited they posted it twice. Lol

 

[ROOTA#6]

So excited they posted it twice. Lol

Have Square taken down their post announcing his re signing?

 

[ringo1]

Moama is officially exploring options about joining the GVFL or Bendigo league.

 

[Grimmett]

Perhaps they can become a member club like Broadford and still play where they are now for 2025. That way the BFL can promote itself as again being a ten team league, just that three clubs aren't fielding in 2025.