Bendigo FL discussion 2025

[ROOTA#6]

6 career games at Strath - 4 in 18’s, 2 in the reserves. How much credit should they be given?

Obviously helped if he had dramas elsewhere??!!

It’s also interesting that he gets back to strath a lot when able to and even ran a full club training last year.

He trained with strath after being a sub following a Collingwood final in the premiership year.

Maybe the environment has something to do with things??

 

[localfootyguru]

They played one in yea, tigers v cats not that long ago, it was fantastic

Whilst the QEO is a great facility, there is no reason why a game could not be played at Maryborough. I have no doubt the playing surface would be second to none if the ground was awarded an AFL fixture. Whilst I appreciate the views about protecting players, the AFL and their clubs need to come off their ‘high horse’ and play games in country towns to show support for country football. Ovals such as Alexandra Oval at Ararat and Melville Oval in Hamilton could also host these fixtures which would greatly benefit local clubs and communities.

Unfortunately the AFL doesn’t know anywhere in country Victoria outside a 100km radius from Melbourne as seen by the community camps venues and the absence of any country based practice games. There is zero benefit to country football and their communities of having practice games in AFL venues apart from clubs not having to travel. The lack of focus on rural communities and the benefits of sport by the AFL is unacceptable.

 

[AlburyE]

So went to strath and played in a reserves flag.

Does Strath not deserve some credit for his development?

How did he manage to play in a reserves premiership?

 

[ROOTA#6]

How did he manage to play in a reserves premiership?

Dunno. I wasn’t at the club

 

[Truck]

How did he manage to play in a reserves premiership?

Both seniors and reserves played on the same day, so the 4 seconds games isn’t an issue. It comes down to club games.

 

[Vlodrive]

For those who might be into collecting club guernseys & memorabilia Price is steep I think but a cool Guernsey nonetheless.


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[ROOTA#6]

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For those who might be into collecting club guernseys & memorabilia Price is steep I think but a cool Guernsey nonetheless.


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They didn’t win but I did love the jumper

 

[Kilonewton]

Whilst the QEO is a great facility, there is no reason why a game could not be played at Maryborough. I have no doubt the playing surface would be second to none if the ground was awarded an AFL fixture. Whilst I appreciate the views about protecting players, the AFL and their clubs need to come off their ‘high horse’ and play games in country towns to show support for country football. Ovals such as Alexandra Oval at Ararat and Melville Oval in Hamilton could also host these fixtures which would greatly benefit local clubs and communities.

Unfortunately the AFL doesn’t know anywhere in country Victoria outside a 100km radius from Melbourne as seen by the community camps venues and the absence of any country based practice games. There is zero benefit to country football and their communities of having practice games in AFL venues apart from clubs not having to travel. The lack of focus on rural communities and the benefits of sport by the AFL is unacceptable.

Whilst I’m not familiar with Ararat, I have experience at both Maryborough & Hamilton. The surface at Princes Park was great when I’ve been there, the change rooms are somewhat rustic & the umpire room is terrible, although I am reliably informed that the water pressure in the single shower is wonderful.
Melville Oval has some of the same challenges in terms of space between the boundary & fence. Also, the new change rooms wouldn’t be ready this pre-season, the old ones were less spacious than Maryborough but less rustic.
Earlier it was mentioned that Malseed Park in Mount Gambier was previously used. They were the best rooms in the Mount 30 years ago, with the added benefit of direct access to the oval, so a saving on security.

 

[Slammin Sammy Says]

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For those who might be into collecting club guernseys & memorabilia Price is steep I think but a cool Guernsey nonetheless.


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I have two of these jumpers. One with royal blue stripes and one with navy blue stripes.

Feel free to DM me. $200 each or $400 for both.

 

[JP Ollards]

I have two of these jumpers. One with royal blue stripes and one with navy blue stripes.

Feel free to DM me. $200 each or $400 for both.

Is there actually real gold on the jumper?

 

[NeonLeon81]

Ginnivan? Yeah it was some sort of blue, nothing to do with Pioneers.

I heard it had a falling out with Square. Was looking for a Bendigo team in which Strathfieldsaye got wind of it and approached him. He was coached by two senior Storm players in the academy and the connection was made between players of the same age

 

[Forest St End]

Here is the big take out from agm last night.
According to Professor Carol in her published report: “a major issue for the BFNL has been the rising costs associated with running the league while revenue sources such as partnerships and sponsorship has been challenging. Financial sustainability is essential and while we have endeavoured to provide clubs with subsidised fee relief in recent years, that has meant we have posted deficits.”
But no financial report published. The cover ups, secrecy continues

How do they get away with not making the financials public? Isn’t that a legal requirement?

 

[rkjc22]

So nobody from here turned up to the AGM?

 

[AlburyE]

You get exactly the same effect up here as well Trent.

Castlemaine have had a couple of kids drafted in recent years, both moved to Bendigo schools and Bendigo clubs.

Where do you think the next talented kids parents will send them?

I know it makes Newstead sick when they constantly see Jack Ginnivan drafted from Strathfieldsaye.

Did Castlemaine see anything of him on his round robin journey to Strathfieldsaye?

 

[Slammin Sammy Says]

Is there actually real gold on the jumper?

Haha

Trying not to undermine the market!!

If someone is willing to pay that sort of money I will gladly accept

 

[JP Ollards]

Haha

Trying not to undermine the market!!

If someone is willing to pay that sort of money I will gladly accept

Who's number have you got on the back, i reckon tommy "hollywood" hams jumper would get 500

 

[JP Ollards]

Did Castlemaine see anything of him on his round robin journey to Strathfieldsaye?

I think there was a bit of a problem from he's old man not getting a game at maine in the 90s

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

Any updates from the AGM this week? Any new board members ? Any financial details ?


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[rkjc22]

I didnt go either but I'm told financials were presented and available at the AGM. Surely someone here went?

 

[Forest St End]

So nobody from here turned up to the AGM?

I’m banned.

Did Castlemaine see anything of him on his round robin journey to Strathfieldsaye?

Not sure if he played any or not. Have a feeling he used to play for Newstead one day and Castlemaine the next at one stage though. I know the kids of his age bracket had it suggested to them that playing for Castlemaine could hurt their chances of making Pioneers teams, because they didn’t have the numbers to play first division.

 

[ROOTA#6]

Young Thompson named in the pios squad that I just read

 

[jayco13]

Young Thompson named in the pios squad that I just read

Only 10 from Sandhurst... disappointing

 

[Crazymaggy2020]

Gutted to see of our locals leave the nest. It’s probably the reality of trying to compete you are always going to piss off locals.


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[BGOFootyNuff]

How did he manage to play in a reserves premiership?

Because the 2019 strath seniors was absolutely stacked. The 2019 ressie team was pretty damn good too and was there on grand final day. Strath had a few kids come into that 2019 ressie flag. Dropped a number of 2s H&A season regulars…

 

[Mad Jack]

I’m banned.



Not sure if he played any or not. Have a feeling he used to play for Newstead one day and Castlemaine the next at one stage though. I know the kids of his age bracket had it suggested to them that playing for Castlemaine could hurt their chances of making Pioneers teams, because they didn’t have the numbers to play first division.

I’m sure if you died your hair and threw on a face mask you could have got in the doors at the AGM. You would have been evicted as soon as you started asking questions though.

You’re right about Ginnivan, he played at both Newstead and Castlemaine through under 14’s. Seems to be a bit of a trend with him, has moved (or been moved on) from clubs no matter what level he’s been at.