EDFL Premier Discussion 2025

[Executioner]

Not sure you can count Darwin as that is in our off season, but again I might be wrong but isn’t he a professional local footballer. Did he play in Tassie during the Covid season ?

Yep pretty much playing all year round for his past how ever many years.

 

[NUMBERFOUR]

Can't seem to find Clearances on EDFL website since 9th Dec. - Am I looking in the wrong place or are the EDFL asleep at the wheel

 

[Colonel Sanders 3036]

Can't seem to find Clearances on EDFL website since 9th Dec. - Am I looking in the wrong place or are the EDFL asleep at the wheel

There's nothing to update. The November transfer window is just that. It's open for November only and then again on 1 February 2025

 

[NUMBERFOUR]

There's nothing to update. The November transfer window is just that. It's open for November only and then again on 1 February 2025

Thanks for clearing that up for me

 

[BlueJet]

I might be wrong but I thought in the last five years he would have played for two clubs Bundoora and east keilor. That’s not many.

3 clubs in 5 years isn't many?
Loyalty is well & truly cooked if that's the case.

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

Money probably yes. Time, effort, blood sweat and tears we all pour into our clubs he did not. This is proven when things get tough, clubs and their community member base of volunteers stick together and roll up the sleeves.

This guy has thrown the toys out of the cot, picked up his bat and ball and run for the hills. Leaving a trail of destruction behind him.

Great contribution yeah right!! OUR CLUBS can’t be bought by dictators who want to control everything. Stay away from footy clubs!!

This is why the really good clubs Yes have financial backing but those backers let the community members voted in to manage and run the club using the skill sets of their members. It’s never a one man or women show.

tried to make EK like deer park and failed. Respect his efforts in getting EK to premier...

But as they say, people will never remember what you said or did, its how you made them feel.

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

3 clubs in 5 years isn't many?
Loyalty is well & truly cooked if that's the case.

Bundoora junior
Went to Marby for opportunity
Stint at Coburg VFL where he could have easily been a solid VFL senior player when given a chance
Back to Bundoora for nearly a decade
Then a stint in tassie
Then EK

He definitley aint one of those blokes that has more clubs than Greg Norman

 

[just ask!!!]

Bundoora junior
Went to Marby for opportunity
Stint at Coburg VFL where he could have easily been a solid VFL senior player when given a chance
Back to Bundoora for nearly a decade
Then a stint in tassie
Then EK

He definitley aint one of those blokes that has more clubs than Greg Norman

What wa$ the opportunity at Marby?
Maybe Coburg didnt offer a$ much a$ Bundoora? ( Agree would have easily been a solid player , so why not stay if he was after opportunity like you said he went to Marby for?
I was shot down for saying he went to Ta$$ie for one rea$on and wa$ told it was to end hi$ career . Yeah ok. That was 3 - 4 year$ ago and i$ $till cha$ing the be$t offer. Again great player but dont end your career cha$ing the $$$$.

 

[BlueJet]

Bundoora junior
Went to Marby for opportunity
Stint at Coburg VFL where he could have easily been a solid VFL senior player when given a chance
Back to Bundoora for nearly a decade
Then a stint in tassie
Then EK

He definitley aint one of those blokes that has more clubs than Greg Norman

I didn't say that he was - I replied to a point made by the poster I'd quoted.
He's played for a handful of cashed up clubs & maximised his earning potential, which is his right & each club would be reasonably happy with the ROI, you'd imagine.

 

[BlueJet]

What wa$ the opportunity at Marby?
Maybe Coburg didnt offer a$ much a$ Bundoora? ( Agree would have easily been a solid player , so why not stay if he was after opportunity like you said he went to Marby for?
I was shot down for saying he went to Ta$$ie for one rea$on and wa$ told it was to end hi$ career . Yeah ok. That was 3 - 4 year$ ago and i$ $till cha$ing the be$t offer. Again great player but dont end your career cha$ing the $$$$.

By reputation a great bloke which I suspect has lead some to suspend belief in order to defend him.
He's done what is best for himself & his family, which is obviously, completely understandable.

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

By reputation a great bloke which I suspect has lead some to suspend belief in order to defend him.
He's done what is best for himself & his family, which is obviously, completely understandable.

People need to do whats best for them. Not to please others

 

[Survey]

People need to do whats best for them. Not to please others

And here's the reason why "local, suburban footy" is completely stuffed now

 

[Survey]

And here's the reason why "local, suburban footy" is completely stuffed now

Oh, and Society

 

[BlueJet]

People need to do whats best for them. Not to please others

Started the Christmas celebrations a little early this year, have you Kitey?

 

[Turbos mail]

I didn't say that he was - I replied to a point made by the poster I'd quoted.
He's played for a handful of cashed up clubs & maximised his earning potential, which is his right & each club would be reasonably happy with the ROI, you'd imagine.

Exactly mate. What you invest you get back with Dennis and he rarely misses games from memory. If he can still play well then good on him.

 

[weapons#again]

Spotswood is fine thanks, wish they'd hurry and finish the tunnel works though, very dusty

I recon your from the Violet Crumbles and throwing off ....

 

[The Longblow]

Clubs good enough to $ign again for 2 year$ but not good enough when he get$ a better offer. Thought thi$ guy was only going to Ta$$ie to fini$h hi$ career due to Covid but 3 year$ later he i$ $till going from club to club. Great player dont get me wrong but i$ thi$ the way you want to be remembered? How many jumper$ in la$t 5 year$ would he have?

Nobody gives a flying about how they are remembered by local footy clubs or their supporters. Its 2024 not 1967. The great australian ethos went out the window years ago. Walk around with your eyes open and you will notice Australia is no longer Australia.

 

[The Longblow]

In regard to loyalty etc I can remember it wasn't long ago that I would drive down the main drag in Werribee and the old cocky would be leaning on the side of his ute talking to his old pal. Now you go down the main street of Werribee and you have all doors locked, windows up and pray to god the traffic keeps moving.

 

[BEST OF EDFL]

Probably contributed more time and money from his own pocket than most on this negative forum. Plenty of keyboard warriors happy to sling sh*t from a distance.

Listen mummy boys

Pat single handily EK…imagine if the rank n file rolled the sleeves up to support his energy without dedicating one cent but thanks Pat I’m in

#noi#noidiepatisachamp

 

[Calmdowngoldy]

Speaking to some of our talls at GV they were saying that during and after the game Mat actually was giving them some advice on Ruckwork

 

[Flyingleslieskite]

Started the Christmas celebrations a little early this year, have you Kitey?

Yep why would I not?

 

[Biggest Choker]

Listen mummy boys

Pat single handily EK…imagine if the rank n file rolled the sleeves up to support his energy without dedicating one cent but thanks Pat I’m in

#noi#noidiepatisachamp

In Summary, there is only one question to be asked regarding Pat Christofi & his time at EK - Has he left the place in a better position then when he arrived - Financially, Operationally with Juniors & Seniors, and the general culture trying to create a destination club - The answer is pretty clear & simple NO ! Keeping in mind that the only reason they are in Premier division was that they were on top of the ladder after 14 rounds during the covid years. The fact that he had over 150+ clearances out of the club during his time there between Juniors & Seniors not including coaches & good support people around the club, is a true indication of the persons character and the culture that he developed.

This is his Legacy & how he will be remembered by the EK faithful. This is the last post that I will ever mention him. Well, until the WRNL & EDFL Merge and if he is still involved.

 

[Wysiwyg]

Kid is a talent that’s for sure. It’s more the mental side rather than the physical that will be his challenge.

And 2 days later…

 

[Bont the Lord]

In regard to loyalty etc I can remember it wasn't long ago that I would drive down the main drag in Werribee and the old cocky would be leaning on the side of his ute talking to his old pal. Now you go down the main street of Werribee and you have all doors locked, windows up and pray to god the traffic keeps moving.

Aren't you from Deer Park?

 

[Survey]

In Summary, there is only one question to be asked regarding Pat Christofi & his time at EK - Has he left the place in a better position then when he arrived - Financially, Operationally with Juniors & Seniors, and the general culture trying to create a destination club - The answer is pretty clear & simple NO ! Keeping in mind that the only reason they are in Premier division was that they were on top of the ladder after 14 rounds during the covid years. The fact that he had over 150+ clearances out of the club during his time there between Juniors & Seniors not including coaches & good support people around the club, is a true indication of the persons character and the culture that he developed.

This is his Legacy & how he will be remembered by the EK faithful. This is the last post that I will ever mention him. Well, until the WRNL & EDFL Merge and if he is still involved.

"He is not the Messiah, he is just a Naughty boy"