D3 Division 3 - 2016

[Red Ross]

Vafa tragics still rating Monash Gryphons demotion from D2 to D3 as story of the "Divisions".

Surely there are better "feel good" stories than a team being gifted open access to as many players from a club in a grade above and then surprisingly doing well in a lower division, it's not as if they were "chadstoneesque" last year.

Surely the performances of q number of sides in D3 alone deserve more credit:

Hawthorn who have been close to the most winning side in D3 and D4 home and away seasons for 4-5 years continue to do so, and look super impressive again.

Canterbury who three years ago were as close to a non entity as possible have turned them selves around are a chance to proceed further up the grades.

LaTrobe who I think (and stand to be corrected) have only avoided relegation the last two seasons due to other clubs withdrawing, look to have the bones of a good squad that may push deep this year.

But no, let's keep pushing the agenda of headquarters version of "good news". If Monash win, there will be only two parties that think it is a reasonable result, VAFA and Monash. Will be right up there with self congratulatory performance of St Francis Xavier and the VAFA on their glorious 2015 Cub XVIII (2) victory last year when went form D2.

A positive is Geln Eira 2's are decidedly pathetic by the looks in Clubbies this year.

 

[Snorlax]

Red Ross, my thoughts on this are identical, however I must give the Gryphons some kudos, their ressies hanging around for the ones and their attendance at the post match drinks was the best I've seen in 15 years of VAFA footy.

I'll go back to potting them next week.

 

[Red Ross]

Haha, great to hear. It's nothing personal, and why wouldn't you take advantage of any opportunity. From what I gather both are genuine amateur clubs packed full of good people. It is more the lack of foresight and practicality from headquarters that irks me. The theory of unintended consequences.

Uneven numbers in 2 & 4, too many numbers in 3.

And a reasonable side from 2015 given a free kick for 2016.

unlimited transfer between two Vafa clubs (blind eye).

 

[Banterbury]

Haha, great to hear. It's nothing personal, and why wouldn't you take advantage of any opportunity. From what I gather both are genuine amateur clubs packed full of good people. It is more the lack of foresight and practicality from headquarters that irks me. The theory of unintended consequences.

Uneven numbers in 2 & 4, too many numbers in 3.

And a reasonable side from 2015 given a free kick for 2016.

unlimited transfer between two Vafa clubs (blind eye).

Completely agree Red Ross, can't blame the clubs for requesting it. I'm guessing the 2 5-win teams felt more comfortable in D3 than D2 and it's the VAFA's role to determine if that's appropriate (from an outsider, I think they got this one wrong). Mind-you, I just noticed that Monash should have been relegated 2 out of the last 3 seasons anyway. If that had happened and Monash had been relegated would we still have the opinion that the merged club should be in D2?

I wonder what they have set themselves as a pass-mark for the season? would it be GF and back to D2 or bust?

p.s. great job on the score board Snorlax, not a single glitch for the day .

 

[Fosters]

[QUOTE="Banterbury, post: 44574116, member: 171959]
p.s. great job on the score board Snorlax, not a single glitch for the day .[/QUOTE]
You available to do the scoreboard at Rathmines this week Snorlax? We have 2 scoreboards, I'll have one covered if you can do the other. Can of Melbourne Bitter in it for you after the game!

 

[Snorlax]

[QUOTE="Banterbury, post: 44574116, member: 171959]
p.s. great job on the score board Snorlax, not a single glitch for the day .

You available to do the scoreboard at Rathmines this week Snorlax? We have 2 scoreboards, I'll have one covered if you can do the other. Can of Melbourne Bitter in it for you after the game![/QUOTE]

Two scoreboards for a ground the size of Rathmines? Melbourne Bitter is my poison as well.

Unfortunately I've signed an exclusive deal to only operate scoreboards at the snake pit though

 

[rosejam]

UHS-VU over Aquinas - 23 points
Glen Gryphons smash Elsternwick- 115 points
Hawthorn over Canterbury- 9 points
La Trobe over Albert Park - 7 points
Sth Melb over House - 16 points
Swinburne over Parkside - 77 points

Agree except different margins.



Glen Eira over Elsternwick- 15 points
Hawthorn over Canterbury- 14 points
La Trobe over Albert Park - 20 points
Sth Melb over House - 1 points
Swinburne over Parkside - 77 points

 

[sidewinder]

Glen Eira . Maybe.
Hawthorn to canter and bury the snake.
LaTrobe. By many, many!
Power house to salute.
Swinburne.

 

[Fosters]

You available to do the scoreboard at Rathmines this week Snorlax? We have 2 scoreboards, I'll have one covered if you can do the other. Can of Melbourne Bitter in it for you after the game!

Two scoreboards for a ground the size of Rathmines? Melbourne Bitter is my poison as well.

Unfortunately I've signed an exclusive deal to only operate scoreboards at the snake pit though[/QUOTE]
since the council put our main scoreboard behind a shed, we bought another one to put on the wing so people standing at the pavilion can see the score.

See you for a MB after the game then. Should be a cracker!

 

[Ratana]

I find it interesting that the 'non merged' Glen Eira, are wearing Monash jumpers today.

I'm a bit confused? Who are Elsternwick playing?

 

[Fosters]

I find it interesting that the 'non merged' Glen Eira, are wearing Monash jumpers today.

I'm a bit confused? Who are Elsternwick playing?

They were obviously playing Monash Gryphons

 

[Gone Postal]

They were obviously playing Monash Gryphons

"The Seniors will wear the MGAFC Jumper for the last time as they take on traditional rivals Elsternwick AFC and play for the Wells/Murphy Cup."

 

[Banterbury]

"The Seniors will wear the MGAFC Jumper for the last time as they take on traditional rivals Elsternwick AFC and play for the Wells/Murphy Cup."

Guess they'd just be calling it a "clash" strip? I can't believe Elsternwick were willing to put a Monash/Elsternwick Cup on the line against Glen Eira... GE must have used the same charm that won them favour at VAFA HQ.

 

[HowBoutThemDoggies]

"The Seniors will wear the MGAFC Jumper for the last time as they take on traditional rivals Elsternwick AFC and play for the Wells/Murphy Cup."

Just taking the p*ss now really aren't they?

Cracking game between UHS and Aquinas.

 

[table tennis]

If as much effort was expelled trying to beat GE equal of the effort to moan about them, then some of you blokes would have nothing to compain about.

Same deal when Hawthorn got sent down to D4. Everyone down in Div 4 complained, they finished top and then went out in straight sets.....

 

[killerwasp]

If as much effort was expelled trying to beat GE equal of the effort to moan about them, then some of you blokes would have nothing to compain about.

Same deal when Hawthorn got sent down to D4. Everyone down in Div 4 complained, they finished top and then went out in straight sets.....

Well said. Let's get on with footy rather than ranting about ge , mg and the bloody jumper
. The club is officially the GE Saints and nothing else.

 

[gatorboy1]

Guess they'd just be calling it a "clash" strip? I can't believe Elsternwick were willing to put a Monash/Elsternwick Cup on the line against Glen Eira... GE must have used the same charm that won them favour at VAFA HQ.

Love the fact that the 'Gryphons' could very well be promoted(?) to D2 for 2017 season which is the section they are registered for in the 2016 season.
Glen Eira Gryphons for 2017!

 

[killerwasp]

Love the fact that the 'Gryphons' could very well be promoted(?) to D2 for 2017 season which is the section they are registered for in the 2016 season.
Glen Eira Gryphons for 2017!

How much more repetition are we going to have. Are there other sides in d3? This is bordering on obsession by some like minded dimwits. Grow up.

 

[Fosters]

Well said. Let's get on with footy rather than ranting about ge , mg and the bloody jumper
. The club is officially the GE Saints and nothing else.

Correct, the club is officially GE Saints and nothing else. But unofficially, half their players are Monash Gryphons, they wear the Monash jumper and play other clubs for trophies played for by Monash Gryphons.

 

[Red Ross]

Tell that to VAFA and their friends on the tragics, there seems little else in the Divisions other than the story that is Glen Eira Gryphons.

And surely you understand that most of this is just taking the p*ss. We will be thrilled that a best of selection of a D2 side combined with a reasonably performed D3 side, get together and can "strategically" compete in the lower grade.

Again I don't think it is anything personal towards them rather the VAFA's continued rewarding of clubs that take an easier option rather than grafting it out for a year or two.

Take it easy or #buzzoffwasp

 

[oi watch out]

Tell that to VAFA and their friends on the tragics, there seems little else in the Divisions other than the story that is Glen Eira Gryphons.

And surely you understand that most of this is just taking the p*ss. We will be thrilled that a best of selection of a D2 side combined with a reasonably performed D3 side, get together and can "strategically" compete in the lower grade.

Again I don't think it is anything personal towards them rather the VAFA's continued rewarding of clubs that take an easier option rather than grafting it out for a year or two.

Take it easy or #buzzoffwasp

Here here!

The most disappointing thing about playing Monash this year is the VAFA still assigning D3 umpires. Surely the higher grade umpires should also come down for all Monash Saints games?

 

[Snorlax]

"Due to the unforeseeable unsustainable playing numbers the next year, the Canterbury Football Club intends to merge with our Under 14's side for season 2017. Rather than folding as a club, this alliance will allow the Canterbury Football Club to survive during a period of uncertainty and continue the 125 years of tradition. We will play in the under 14's division next year"

 

[Mounzer11]

"Due to the unforeseeable unsustainable playing numbers the next year, the Canterbury Football Club intends to merge with our Under 14's side for season 2017. Rather than folding as a club, this alliance will allow the Canterbury Football Club to survive during a period of uncertainty and continue the 125 years of tradition. We will play in the under 14's division next year"

Now, this is funny.

 

[Dr Truth]

"Due to the unforeseeable unsustainable playing numbers the next year, the Canterbury Football Club intends to merge with our Under 14's side for season 2017. Rather than folding as a club, this alliance will allow the Canterbury Football Club to survive during a period of uncertainty and continue the 125 years of tradition. We will play in the under 14's division next year"

No more reading the illiterate rants on SFNL Div 3. No more reading VAFA D4, looking for some positive Chaddy news.


The whinging and moaning on this forum, make this the forum of choice. Indeed this is too funny. Apologies to those that may need therapy.


Looks like Canterbury 2’s failed to kick a goal Saturday. An injection of youngsters may be a good plan.

 

[hansie]

"Due to the unforeseeable unsustainable playing numbers the next year, the Canterbury Football Club intends to merge with our Under 14's side for season 2017. Rather than folding as a club, this alliance will allow the Canterbury Football Club to survive during a period of uncertainty and continue the 125 years of tradition. We will play in the under 14's division next year"

Haha, nice one snorlax. Except it's 135 years! Not 125