Looks like there VFL aligned players didn’t play local. Unfortunately GV have a lot of them and not sure it’s the way forward to stay consistently competitive. However on the other hand it’s a way to win a few games hence they had them to get over EK last week. I stand to be corrected though..
Looking at the team sheets there was 1 change from the EK game Farchione in for Baker Smith
What division you are in does not define a football club. If they would be in div 1 or 2 instead of Premier had Pat not come around then so be it. East Keilor were a strong proud club with a stack of LOYAL local players and supporters and hard working volunteers and committee members before Pat came in, and most importantly a fantastic culture! Who gives a s##t if they are in Premier now because a guy came in with a bucket load of cash and an endless list of mercenaries who could not care less about the club, and will be gone when the cash is done. It will end in tears for EK and hopefully there are enough of those good people left to pick the place up. There are plenty of div 1 and 2 clubs at both ends of the ladder that are strong clubs with fantastic culture that are not worse off than EK or any of the premier clubs just because they are not in Premier division. Hard to feel completely sorry for EK, somebody needs to take responsibility for allowing dictator Pat to completely take control of the club in every aspect and chase away so many good people. Will be interesting to see how the place recovers post Pat.
I call BS on this.
also listed Mitch pod Vfl aligned in their thirds this week
Was an interesting watch, great display a bit strong though IMO. Was a mistake riddled game for the most part, DP were too good and strong through the middle on the back of a dominant Greenhough in ruck. Majak looked really dangerous but they were very predictable going to him almost all entries, was a good contest him and Brereton.
Agree plus why release him to an opposition club is also strange..
Because Mick plays him like a fiddle
No way to busy to be informing everyone whats happening at EK!
I love the fact the EDS took it to Strathmore without two of their key forwards (1 to VFL and 1 Injured) and also going down a player to a hamstring early in the third.
Hey mate , I agree with you, Admire what Doutta's are doing but at the end of the day no chocolates(like Avondale on Anzac Day).. I'm sure there will be some upsets along the way but I'm sick of the same 3(or 4) teams being the only realistic chance of playing in the GF. FFS , have a look at the ladder in the 2's and 18's, same sh*t, different season.
No doubt it has become boring Premier, has been for a long time. Same 4 sides have been the strongest for over a decade. But imo the introduction of the top 5 is already proving to be a worthwhile and winning move. Should of been in place years ago like most other metro comps. Despite slow starts from the bottom 3 you could argue that the 6 remaining sides all have the talent and could all get it together and get on a run and challenge for that 5th spot. Regardless if they bomb out first week of finals is irrelevant, it creates far more interest for clubs, players and spectator's over the course of a long season, which can only be a good thing. The top 4 would of been set already
Agree Top 5 has created more interest but how pathetic it is when 6 teams dream for a footy season is to finish 5th?
I do understand what you're saying, but pathetic is a bit harsh. Not many clubs can be in the position to win a premiership, in any competition. Finals footy is the next best thing. It creates more interest and gives the rest of the teams something to play for all year long. Why not gives sides like EDS or Avondale for example, who have been battling away for years avoiding relegation, a potential opportunity to play finals. Great for those clubs players and supporters to get that opportunity. I think results have shown already that a 5th place could knock off 4th on there day. Just wanted to highlight i think it was well overdue.
EDS and AH have been battling away for years? Why? It’s all self inflicted, both sides consistently spent between 250k and 300k on senior football! Not 1$ on developing a junior pathway. Let them both get relegated and give 2 other clubs a chance.
From a Douttas perspective having a couple of wins and playing competitively every week at the moment is huge for the club and creates some long term hope. The longer the also rans can have a sniff of finals the clubs can thrive. Bloody hard in the middle of winter when you are waiting weeks on end to have a winning chance, and floggings in between are demoralising. Can’t be a bad thing. Right now Mores aren’t with the other 3 pace setters and a vulnerable.
The change of thinking finally occurred at EDS last seen under Prendegast, he was prepared to lose good footballers who weren’t great standard setters on or off field as well as invest heavily into the junior club. They aren’t paying anyone big money this season. These things take time but they are making progress. Depth will be the issue as the season plays out but right now they aren’t an easy team to beat.
I agree that not many teams can be in a position to win a premiership in any competition , my point is - In the EDFL Premier it is the same 3-4 clubs EVERY year who are in a position to win the premiership. Don't get me wrong, I am not having a go at those clubs as who could blame them for consolidating their strength.
No reason to go on their website.
Just come straight to the bigfooty forum for all you need to know about the EDFL.
