EDFL Div 1 Discussion 2024

[footy2016]

Omar Saad will be playing for MV done deal

Announced at Newport.

 

[Blueandwhiteroos]

Announced at Newport.

Never a done deal till a clearance lodged.

Was always going to follow mo saad.

 

[MPMonkeys]

MV incredibly unlucky, bridesmaids for Saad and Covelli and thought they had both.

Hopefully Padmore returns.

In both cases, the players concerned approached the club and then changed their minds.

 

[footy2016]

In both cases, the players concerned approached the club and then changed their minds.

Shopping for the highest bidder.

 

[iknownothing1111]

Shopping for the highest bidder.

You don’t want them at your club then

 

[Turbos mail]

Shopping for the highest bidder.

How can it be as one stayed at his current club so not sure the other poster is being totally truthful.

 

[Turbos mail]

You don’t want them at your club then

Don’t want them?? Cmon!!
One player has stayed on again at his current club and pretty sure it’s year 3 or 4 so that’s decent loyalty if you ask me.

 

[iknownothing1111]

Don’t want them?? Cmon!!
One player has stayed on again at his current club and pretty sure it’s year 3 or 4 so that’s decent loyalty if you ask me.

I mean if you are trying to recruit a player and he’s shipping himself around, you probably don’t want them at your club.

 

[footy2016]

How can it be as one stayed at his current club so not sure the other poster is being totally truthful.

Because one club raised its offer and came to the party?

 

[Executioner]

Don’t want them?? Cmon!!
One player has stayed on again at his current club and pretty sure it’s year 3 or 4 so that’s decent loyalty if you ask me.

And took a trim is word on the grape vine.

 

[oldone1]

I mean if you are trying to recruit a player and he’s shipping himself around, you probably don’t want them at your club.

why? because they are out there seeing what they are worth, why stay somewhere if your being paid unders, got to get out there and see what your worth. You boss must love you, stay loyal and be the lowest paid person at your job!

 

[iknownothing1111]

why? because they are out there seeing what they are worth, why stay somewhere if your being paid unders, got to get out there and see what your worth. You boss must love you, stay loyal and be the lowest paid person at your job!

Yeah fair point. I need to get with the times, it’s all about the money these days.

Off subject Short from Roxy 100% gone and off to Wallan. How much does this heart Roxy ?

 

[The Defender]

Yeah fair point. I need to get with the times, it’s all about the money these days.

Off subject Short from Roxy 100% gone and off to Wallan. How much does this heart Roxy ?

He was announced as signed at Roxy. If he has left good too see Roxy let him go, been a great servant.

 

[dandy redlegs]

I still believe in the old school dream of playing with mates and the off field experience probably being more important than who will pay the most money for a players services. After game banter in the rooms makes a club , Its not all about money because money will ruin the competition eventually. OK if we want keilor,strathmore and Aberfeldie and now Deer Park offering the most money and basically ruining the chance or the dream of other clubs to aspire to be successful in EDFL then that is what will happen. Money does not mean they are the best clubs nor do results if the cap rules are not followed. I love watching footy in div 1 and sometimes div 2 to see the passion of most clubs even when getting belted. The talk of $20,000 sign on fees and the like are going to kill off the competition. Its really a poison chalice to win div 1 and be promoted.

 

[thebigdazza1030]

I still believe in the old school dream of playing with mates and the off field experience probably being more important than who will pay the most money for a players services. After game banter in the rooms makes a club , Its not all about money because money will ruin the competition eventually. OK if we want keilor,strathmore and Aberfeldie and now Deer Park offering the most money and basically ruining the chance or the dream of other clubs to aspire to be successful in EDFL then that is what will happen. Money does not mean they are the best clubs nor do results if the cap rules are not followed. I love watching footy in div 1 and sometimes div 2 to see the passion of most clubs even when getting belted. The talk of $20,000 sign on fees and the like are going to kill off the competition. Its really a poison chalice to win div 1 and be promoted.

Players do not go to Keilor and Aberfeldie for money i can guaranteed you xD

 

[dandy redlegs]

Players do not go to Keilor and Aberfeldie for money i can guaranteed you xD

you must be the treasurer. Are they paying the cap or less?

 

[Turbos mail]

I still believe in the old school dream of playing with mates and the off field experience probably being more important than who will pay the most money for a players services. After game banter in the rooms makes a club , Its not all about money because money will ruin the competition eventually. OK if we want keilor,strathmore and Aberfeldie and now Deer Park offering the most money and basically ruining the chance or the dream of other clubs to aspire to be successful in EDFL then that is what will happen. Money does not mean they are the best clubs nor do results if the cap rules are not followed. I love watching footy in div 1 and sometimes div 2 to see the passion of most clubs even when getting belted. The talk of $20,000 sign on fees and the like are going to kill off the competition. It’s really a poison chalice to win div 1 and be promoted.

Good post and a lot do play with mates like you said. I do think the points system has stopped a group of mates heading to a club outside the 5 and get them success. Has worked in some ways I guess but it’s a headache.

 

[Turbos mail]

Players do not go to Keilor and Aberfeldie for money i can guaranteed you xD

Absolute complete rubbish. Let’s ALL remember that a club like Abers started this spending when they went after players paying 2 and 3 times overs to win a premiership and ultimately got caught for breaches. This was in part why the salary cap was introduced.

Unfortunately other clubs had to then try and compete in some ways and it’s ruined the sport to a degree.

Dispute it all you wish but Abers were the ones who threw ridiculous money at players.

I tend to agree Keilor don’t go that far and pay less players good coin. McGuane and regular finals is the major lure for the players. Yes they pay 3-4 very good coin and McGuane surely the highest paid coach in this league for many years. But money well spent…

 

[Grounded]

I still believe in the old school dream of playing with mates and the off field experience probably being more important than who will pay the most money for a players services. After game banter in the rooms makes a club , Its not all about money because money will ruin the competition eventually. OK if we want keilor,strathmore and Aberfeldie and now Deer Park offering the most money and basically ruining the chance or the dream of other clubs to aspire to be successful in EDFL then that is what will happen. Money does not mean they are the best clubs nor do results if the cap rules are not followed. I love watching footy in div 1 and sometimes div 2 to see the passion of most clubs even when getting belted. The talk of $20,000 sign on fees and the like are going to kill off the competition. Its really a poison chalice to win div 1 and be promoted.

Agree completely, maybe the old school values don’t exist anymore.

However there is no better feeling singing the song after a gutsy win and looking around and staring in the eyes of genuine mates, who you have history with, played juniors with, went to school with, or are life long friends…Winning and achieving something in an environment as mentioned above is priceless and worth sticking around, potentially taking a bit less cash. I can’t be convinced blokes who swan in and have no history with the playing group can get anywhere near the euphoria of winning with genuine mates.

 

[Turbos mail]

Yeah fair point. I need to get with the times, it’s all about the money these days.

Off subject Short from Roxy 100% gone and off to Wallan. How much does this heart Roxy ?

Agree his been the heart & soul of Roxy but personally think they will be better without out and move in a different direction.
Interesting to see how he would go in Riddell as his predominantly done his best work on edfl heavy grounds as his not renowned for his leg speed. Better grounds and more open footy in Riddell so let’s see how he goes.

 

[danger_wood]

Carroll from Sunshine to St Albans.

Kicked 100 this season, but monstered the battlers.

By jingoes he’s had a few clubs!

 

[Turbos mail]

Carroll from Sunshine to St Albans.

Kicked 100 this season, but monstered the battlers.

By jingoes he’s had a few clubs!

Interesting choice for St Albans. Are they just intending to stay in div1 for years to come? As players like Carroll won’t play higher than B grade standard. Individuals can play where they want and chase the $$ but for the club it’s not an investment into the future!

 

[iknownothing1111]

Interesting choice for St Albans. Are they just intending to stay in div1 for years to come? As players like Carroll won’t play higher than B grade standard. Individuals can play where they want and chase the $$ but for the club it’s not an investment into the future!

Wouldn’t think he would kick near 100 goals next year. Will be a good target up forward for SA though

 

[Humblebob]

Absolute complete rubbish. Let’s ALL remember that a club like Abers started this spending when they went after players paying 2 and 3 times overs to win a premiership and ultimately got caught for breaches. This was in part why the salary cap was introduced.

Unfortunately other clubs had to then try and compete in some ways and it’s ruined the sport to a degree.

Dispute it all you wish but Abers were the ones who threw ridiculous money at players.

I tend to agree Keilor don’t go that far and pay less players good coin. McGuane and regular finals is the major lure for the players. Yes they pay 3-4 very good coin and McGuane surely the highest paid coach in this league for many years. But money well spent…

Marby and Greenvale were the Clubs that started the real arms race in the mid 2000's, the league has never been the same since.

Cant really knock those clubs either as it was what they needed to do to become competitive in the division, but the follow on that it caused has sapped all the tribalism out of the EDFL at the top end for the most part. Sad to think about to be honest but is what it is.

As the other poster said earlier, poison chalice to win this division as its only hidings waiting on the other side.

 

[dandy redlegs]

Marby and Greenvale were the Clubs that started the real arms race in the mid 2000's, the league has never been the same since.

Cant really knock those clubs either as it was what they needed to do to become competitive in the division, but the follow on that it caused has sapped all the tribalism out of the EDFL at the top end for the most part. Sad to think about to be honest but is what it is.

As the other poster said earlier, poison chalice to win this division as its only hidings waiting on the other side.

Tribalism is the perfect word to describe div 1 footy but it is not relevant to premier. Spot on.