BFL discussion 2024

[ROOTA#6]

McCartney appointed coach of Port Melbourne

 

[Kilonewton]

Saw most of the Marsh - Darley derby yesty,

Darley kicked out to a 4-5 goal lead a couple times but Bacchus just wouldn’t go away & pegged them back. Had some momentum late in the third & early in the last to get back within a couple goals.

I thought Marsh creamed Darley out the middle in the 2nd half with Goetz dominating the hit outs. Bacchus had to scrap so hard for their goals whilst Darley could go coast to coast & score with relative ease.

Cobras got some great kids like Huxtable, Nixon, Penny, Mckercher , then a handful of older guys with Tyson, LaFranchi, Owen & Armfield, but probably not enough in the 24-28 age bracket at the moment.

Darley probably holding back abit, where as Cobras saw it as their big game to finish off 2024.

Crowd was a far cry from the golden 2016-2018 period, unfortunately looks like supporters of both clubs have dropped off.

Goal umpire going down in the first quarter was a bit of light entertainment.


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[Alabama Slammer]

Saw most of the Marsh - Darley derby yesty,

Darley kicked out to a 4-5 goal lead a couple times but Bacchus just wouldn’t go away & pegged them back. Had some momentum late in the third & early in the last to get back within a couple goals.

I thought Marsh creamed Darley out the middle in the 2nd half with Goetz dominating the hit outs. Bacchus had to scrap so hard for their goals whilst Darley could go coast to coast & score with relative ease.

Cobras got some great kids like Huxtable, Nixon, Penny, Mckercher , then a handful of older guys with Tyson, LaFranchi, Owen & Armfield, but probably not enough in the 24-28 age bracket at the moment.

Darley probably holding back abit, where as Cobras saw it as their big game to finish off 2024.

Crowd was a far cry from the golden 2016-2018 period, unfortunately looks like supporters of both clubs have dropped off.

It was the Cobras Grand Final and Darley just going thru the motions. Umpires tried their best to keep the scores close also
Darley lock in 3rd spot now. Looking forward to watching this first final between Melton and East, going to be a belter

 

[jaa]

Is Ballarat taking 6th a surprise to many? Reading the results they seem to have taken care of the sides under them pretty easily for the most part

 

[Avg at best]

Saw most of the Marsh - Darley derby yesty,

Darley kicked out to a 4-5 goal lead a couple times but Bacchus just wouldn’t go away & pegged them back. Had some momentum late in the third & early in the last to get back within a couple goals.

I thought Marsh creamed Darley out the middle in the 2nd half with Goetz dominating the hit outs. Bacchus had to scrap so hard for their goals whilst Darley could go coast to coast & score with relative ease.

Cobras got some great kids like Huxtable, Nixon, Penny, Mckercher , then a handful of older guys with Tyson, LaFranchi, Owen & Armfield, but probably not enough in the 24-28 age bracket at the moment.

Darley probably holding back abit, where as Cobras saw it as their big game to finish off 2024.

Crowd was a far cry from the golden 2016-2018 period, unfortunately looks like supporters of both clubs have dropped off.

I moved to the area in 2019 and live close to the Maddingley ground. Thought there was huge crowd there myself, train station car park was packed ... what were the crowds like back then?

 

[Alabama Slammer]

I moved to the area in 2019 and live close to the Maddingley ground. Thought there was huge crowd there myself, train station car park was packed ... what were the crowds like back then?

Crowds used to be much bigger than Saturday just gone. Thru 2016 to about 2018 when both teams were very good it was a great atmosphere. Marsh have a big following when they are competitive

 

[Alabama Slammer]

Is Ballarat taking 6th a surprise to many? Reading the results they seem to have taken care of the sides under them pretty easily for the most part

Not a surprise. They’ve been the 6th ranked team since about round 3

 

[TheGreatBambino]

I moved to the area in 2019 and live close to the Maddingley ground. Thought there was huge crowd there myself, train station car park was packed ... what were the crowds like back then?

The derbies in 2017/18 were as big as any in metro/country footy. I knew of people who dropped their cars off inside the ground the night before. Both sides had some controversial characters aswell, which helped peak interest.

Unfortunately you need both clubs at the top of the ladder to draw the big crowds.

 

[TheGreatBambino]

Melton v Darley this weekend will be a dull affair.

 

[Downtroden]

Melton v Darley this weekend will be a dull affair.

I tend to agree, although Melton still need to win to get a final at Darley instead of travelling to Ballarat. Be interesting to see who they both rest.

 

[Alabama Slammer]

Melton v Darley this weekend will be a dull affair.

Melton still need to win to have the final played outside of Ballarat don’t they? Saying that though, both teams could rest a few and have a bruise free game and Melton could still win easily

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

Who's coaching north next year? You'd think they'd go for someone similar to macca

 

[Downtroden]

Who's coaching north next year? You'd think they'd go for someone similar to macca

How many of their players will go down for a crack. Polkinghorne definitely up to it.

 

[Leather Magnet]

McCartney appointed coach of Port Melbourne

Anybody else think Maple is exactly the type of coach North would looking for to replace McCartney?

 

[1stEmergency]

Anyone know the outcome from Melton South’s special agm tonight?

 

[Downtroden]

Anyone know the outcome from Melton South’s special agm tonight?

Overwhelming to move to Riddell.

 

[Alabama Slammer]

Overwhelming to move to Riddell.

How does it work from here. Do BFNL clubs have to vote to allow the move, and likewise RDFL have to vote them in?

 

[MortlockWatcher]

RDFNL clubs need to vote. If the vote is yes then the BFNL clubs need to either endorse or reject the club's transfer.

 

[Coach_Beard]

RDFNL clubs need to vote. If the vote is yes then the BFL clubs need to either endorse or reject the club's transfer.

wonder what efect it will have on the current rdfl club from melton. either way something had to change as its been obvious from afar that its been quite a challeneg out there for a long while now.

 

[Turbos mail]

RDFNL clubs need to vote. If the vote is yes then the BFNL clubs need to either endorse or reject the club's transfer.

BFNL league would like South to stay but won’t stand in there way if the Riddell vote them in. Makes sense overall to move.

 

[Coach_Beard]

BFNL league would like South to stay but won’t stand in there way if the Riddell vote them in. Makes sense overall to move.

if the ridiculous talk of the broadford thing actualy gets through which in turn sounds like it may see gisborne seek an imediate move then its a win win for everyone. south gets a more suitable comp and gisborne in a stronger comp too with ability to have some big gates against some closer oposition.

 

[BlueJet]

if the ridiculous talk of the broadford thing actualy gets through which in turn sounds like it may see gisborne seek an imediate move then its a win win for everyone. south gets a more suitable comp and gisborne in a stronger comp too with ability to have some big gates against some closer oposition.

Ideally, South would stay, find new people to oversee recruitment & Gisborne comes across, ridding the comp of the bye.
South departing has the result though so, good luck to them.

 

[BlueJet]

Anybody else think Maple is exactly the type of coach North would looking for to replace McCartney?

He's got strong credentials & is regarded as a quality development coach.
Most clubs would be rapt with someone of his calibre, there's a bit to play out but I'd be slightly surprised if it were him.

 

[Who are ya]

South out Gisborne in would make it a seriously strong comp. Is there another club from somewhere that could also be enticed to get rid of the bye?

 

[Turbos mail]

Ideally, South would stay, find new people to oversee recruitment & Gisborne comes across, ridding the comp of the bye.
South departing has the result though so, good luck to them.

Not everyone has facilities and cash like your mob BJ. Plus the amount of juniors available. It’s just the way it is unfortunately, they had to move.
Rest assured my mail tells me that now it’s South but possibly more to move in the coming years. Could seriously shake up country footy.