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That is because all they are worried about is soccer. They have just spent millions ( I have heard estimates between 3 & 8 million) on the Fawkner Soccer Ground. Two grounds, Grandstand etc but Northern Saints can't even get them to run electricity to the scoreboard that was built before last season.
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I have it on good authority that Aberfeldie has submitted a $1.2 million renovation plan to Moonee Valley city council. They are just waiting for the approval then the money to be allocated. I do believe that they are next sporting club to have their rooms updated as most other clubs have had there's done up.
I also know that strathmore were just awarded $400,000 approx to have there rooms renovated. Not sure when they are starting that
But are happy to piss money away on ridiculous arts grants and such
Fair comment.
The VAFA have an app which updates the scores throughout the day. Does the EDFL have the same?
The timekeepers in each game input each score scored through a portal which is then updated on the app.
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The other thing is you can't build anything without council permission or permits. Say a sponsor wanted to build something like a small sheltered area for next to nothing you can't do it without council permission as they will mostly likely say no or give the work to people they know if it's in the plan.. I'm sure most clubs are aware of this..
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I think they do mate, but just a suggestion to let everyone know via an announcement as some people ( like the older supporters) don't use the web link. Anyway it was just an idea to improve the league as would be good especially the last few rounds..
I even would go as far as playing each clubs song as they run out.. They do this in the VFL. Also last year I went to the season opener in WRFL at St Albans and they had the club song going in the social club pre game. Thought it was great and reminded me of the Afl. However need to remember St Albans have one of the best (well the best I've seen) social and viewing areas in metro footy..
Good topic whilst we wait for the season to begin
I used to live right behind Pascoe vale football club and they used to blast the club song on loud speaker before and after every junior game.... Used to annoy the absolute crap out of me at home haha
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That's gold mate. Must have been going off early morning if before the junior game.
They didn't do it for long... Must have had a few complaints from residents
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Really enjoying this weeks entries, all good stuff including some, what seems like solid EDFL info.
No sniping or cheap shots at individuals or clubs, hope this continues, it's what this form should be about.
No sniping or cheap shots at individuals or clubs, hope this continues, it's what this form should be about.
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That explains why they have a good surface.
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The Moreland council spent 6.4 Million on the improvements to the fawkner soccer ground.
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During the 2014 football season, one of the light poles at Charles Mutton Reserve fell over. It is still lying on the ground. At the Northern Saints Senior launch for season 2013, the then Mayor of Moreland said that we will never have premier facilities because soccer is the premier sport in Fawkner. Forget about premier facilities, how about just putting the old light pole back up so we have enough lighting to train our juniors in the winter months.
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What do league officials offer in regard to this type of thing. They should also be meeting councils regularly with regards to what clubs believe are priorities. Should be a plan for "do now" and "do longer term-project". If they need electricity surely that's a quick "do now" task.
Clubs pay the league fees each year so surely they must also have a plan. Agree all clubs want something but let's pioritize things and provide a plan..
If the league doesn't have resources for this then maybe clubs could pay a small fee and the league employ someone. Might be worth a small fee to avoid work for club people..
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Surely this would be a safety issue and require immediate repair. Bloody ordinary from the council and mayor..
Based on the post, the Northern Saints are up against it. Good luck...
Now that's a disgrace!!
Just because soccer participation growth is up 20% or so over the last five years surely local government have a responsibility to be fair and in the least support all local sport and their facilities?
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When I was involved, we practically had to beg for everything. Doesn't look like much has changed.
On a bright note, all the Northern Saints teams both junior and senior have commenced training with large numbers attending training this week.
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IIRC when North Coburg were still going at Hosken Reserve they got nothing,
volunteers and some supporters actually installed the light poles around Hosken without help from council!
but the Soccer ground next to it got lighting upgrades etc. it was so much of an upgrade that they had to install an Electrical mini-substation to cope with the new lighting for the soccer ground?.
Council needs to get around Northern Saints in Fawkner they (council) definitely need to lift their game/
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Yesterday the fallen light pole at Charles Mutton Reserve was put back up. A coincidence? A miracle? or the power of Big Footy'S EDFL Forum? I don't know but i am very happy! Do i get 2 more wishes?
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I'm sure league representatives do read these forums as part of their jobs. That's great news for Northern Saints, Fawkner community and footy in general.
Keep up the good work big footy boys..
