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ffs let's move on from kicking Abers at every possible opportunity, it's getting tiresome.
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The depth of the VAFA is easily the strongest in the state by a long long way. Granted there may be not much in it between the 'top' clubs across all leagues as most comps have a few standout teams. Such as your old xavs (except this year), south barwon, greenvale etc
A st kevins or Old Melbournians (VAFA B Grade) would beat any EDFL, NFL etc by a long long way. and an even bigger margin when you compare the quality of the c grade teams across the leagues. Hell old xavs, de la and st bernards 19s would probably thump most edfl c grade teams.
Some of the money that genuine 'hacks' are getting in metro footy (especially edfl) is delusional...actually is bloody hillarious come to think of it!
EDFL is just an ok league, a bit hot and cold IMO. Some of the grounds and facilities are an absolute shambles, marby park would have to be a contender for the worst ground in the north/western suburbs
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Your full if sh1te, VAFA is the most over rated comp. StBernards who finished 2nd is made up of blokes who couldnt get games at Strathmore and Abers so go off and play for there school.
Pretty unfair comparison there.... Amateurs have clubs from the entire metro region and also school association where edfl and nfl are restricted to a small geographical area
I doubt the gap between best and worse in the amateurs would be any different to edfl or nfl.... eg old xavs vs chadstone afc or strathmore vs East sunbury
Difference is the amount of clubs and divisions hence why the games are more competitive in the Amos
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Funnily enough the EDFL seems to get overrated by those involved in it and underrated by those outside of it.
Reality is, it doesn't mean a damn thing whether a club in a different comp is better or worse.. I doubt that Strathmore players care about how their side compares to Colac, Deer Park etc..
Reality is, it doesn't mean a damn thing whether a club in a different comp is better or worse.. I doubt that Strathmore players care about how their side compares to Colac, Deer Park etc..
haha your funny. who are these blokes that couldnt get a game at abers or strathmore you speak of?
good call, a never ending argument. lets move on...but before we do....
lets just hope mighty mick can get the EDFL up against the SFL
Would hate to see the excuses if they drop to #6...
Certainly can't disagree with you about the money floating around, particularly from blokes coming out of the VFL Development League (thinking they've played VFL footy) demanding big dollars.
In regards to B Grade VAFA sides beating the top echelon of Clubs in EDFL Premier Division, that's laughable.
St Kevin's or Old Melburnians wouldn't get within 10 goals of Abers or Strathmore. Both sides too tall, too strong and would have more 'elite' players within their line ups. Kefford, Rose or Grima would kick 10 against their often undersized and young full backs, whilst Mark Blake or Daniel Jones would have a field day in the rucks.
This is the same Daniel Jones that played at Marcellin in Premier C? Big dude and very good player, but I think he found the undersized backs a little harder to handle than everyone first thought.
I wouldn't underestimate these undersized backs, they seem to perform pretty well against the big fellas from the Country and EFL. There is a young chap going around at De La named Tom Humphrey who would handle any of these forwards quite easily.
I recall speaking to Daniel Donati, coach of Balwyn, and he couldn't believe how good an undersized back from PEGS (Premier C) named Ryan Jones was. Kept Luke (?) Barker who is the premier forward in the EFL goalless in a practice match last year. He said he would have rated him as one of the best backs he has seen.
Re: comparing teams - its a pointless exercise.
He's a ruckman first and foremost and from memory De La are in Premier aren't they?
Agree though - we could go around in circles all day.
I find it a more interesting exercise than just comparing teams, to look at how players perform from comp to comp as they move about to try and judge the standard. Looking specifically at the VAFA, i can think of a couple of guys over just the past 5 years that have come into the league having been 100 goal a season players elsewhere, and not getting close when playing VAFA. Dylan Chaplin-Burch kicked 100 goals in the GFL, yet hasn't been able to get into the seniors on a regular basis at Collegians in A Grade. Damien Yze has 100 goal seasons across 4-5 different leagues, yet couldn't get more than about 54 in a season in around 3 years with Old Carey in A Grade. And that was with ex-AFL players running through their midfield. The season after he left he went to the WRFL and slotted around 140 that season. I think that VAFA defenses are the hardest to play against in metro footy. Even a VFL great like Nick Sautner averaged under 4 goals a game in the VAFA.
Didn't he kick 100 a couple of times for Strathmore?
And yes, De La have been Premier A for about the last 10 years.
Haha - number one ruckman at Strathmore. Last century goal kicker was Tim Harvey at Strathmore wasn't it? Jones nowhere near a century goal kicker
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Yze did kick a lot goals in the WRFL but he never played in the top division. The WRFL league is not the strongest outside the top 2 teams of div1 so i would compare this. Probably a bit passed his best when went to the VAFA..
I'm not bagging the guy just setting the record straight..
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Hey there Sloth, just a question on another subject. Is Jones still at Strathmore as they have recruited Sikora to play ruck ( he can't play anywhere else and 6'10) so if Jones is still there where will he play this year.. Sikora will be the number 1 ruck and will play almost the whole game on the small Strathmore ground.
Interesting one!!!
I believe Jones has retired. Probably why Mores recruited Sikora and also Simon Potter. Jones was an excellent player for Strathmore over 3 seasons in 2 stints. 3 GF's and 2 flags.
Not sure Turbo
yes sorry i was referring to st kevins beating an equivalent b grade edfl team such as tulle, westmeadows etc
dont think theres any arguments there
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Just out of interest how many ex AFL players play A grade VAFA vs EDFL?
There would be more in the EDFL you would think considering it's supposed to be one of the highest paying leagues & we all know everyone plays for love in the ammos
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Puffpuffgivemo or Kinna, you were Hallinians Captain for the past two grand finals with zero success, you must own up to being part of the problem of zero success in the grade you hope to now coach.
You fail to understade as a coach if you fail to recruit players to the best of your ability no matter where you come from you will not have success.
Maybe he's working harder than yourself and your assistants.
You have bitched, sooked and embarrassed yourself and your club in the public arena.
How does a person take you serious with this record, after all the poor guy has only coached at abers for 4 years and (4) grang finals, cut him sum slack, only (1) win.
You are an enbarrisment, lets see how you go in 2015
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The only thing embarrassing, is the post above.
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On the VAFL forum it also says that Mal Micheal is involved in some capacity with Ormond this year. Not sure if his coaching or playing a few games maybe.. Funny how no one mentioned this....
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Pacco have picked up Shaun Austin from Romsey. Good judges say his a top liner. Played at VFL level with Northern Blues and also Port Melb. Solid unit who should fit into the midfield mix..
