Goulburn Valley FL 2024

[swoopin pie]

How is Rochesters ground looking post floods? And did Swans escape any more damage this time around?

The swans escaped this time blues
Just on the ground surface where I’ve spent some time on over the years I have never seen it in better condition it is unbelievable As for the new community centre they are hoping it’s not far from getting started I’ve been told with a 5 .5 million tag and yes it will be elevated high off the ground

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

Appears there have been some changes to the draw after complaints from clubs .
Assume there are drafts sent out to clubs prior to the draw being realised , if clubs haven’t raised any concerns with the draft what is released should stay as the final fixture . iMO it makes the league look unprofessional .

 

[Silver Tongue]

How is Rochesters ground looking post floods? And did Swans escape any more damage this time around?

Rochester's ground also escaped this time. Some water on the netball courts but all cleaned up. The town was lucky this time.

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

Looks like rochy might have a good pick up from the vafa

 

[toxic]

Looks like rochy might have a good pick up from the vafa

Name?

 

[jayco13]

Name?

Yeah be nice if original posters put the names...
His names Hamish Heine. Played at Uni Blues

 

[Blues1977]

Appears there have been some changes to the draw after complaints from clubs .
Assume there are drafts sent out to clubs prior to the draw being realised , if clubs haven’t raised any concerns with the draft what is released should stay as the final fixture . iMO it makes the league look unprofessional .

What're the changes Roar?

 

[Silver Tongue]

Name?

Yeah as Jayco said Hamish Heine from the Uni Blues. Played with Oakleigh Chargers prior to that. Looks like a mid-field type.

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

What're the changes Roar?

Not sure of all but did see that Echuca and Mansfield are now playing Easter

 

[Ryan17]

Not sure of all but did see that Echuca and Mansfield are now playing Easter

has the full reshuffled fixture been released yet or are they still holding onto it?

 

["The Roar Is Back"]

has the full reshuffled fixture been released yet or are they still holding onto it?

Not sure , don’t think I’ve seen it publicised .

 

[Ultrajet dogwar2]

Not sure , don’t think I’ve seen it publicised .

Would love to see the traditional games return. The Seymour v Euroa Anzac Day game was always a ripper day to be a part of, and a fierce contest regardless of ladder position.

 

[ringo1]

The Mansfield v Echuca game was a proposal put forward to Echuca by the Eagles. A bumper crowd and a few dollars in it for Echuca makes sense,

 

[Blues1977]

Would love to see the traditional games return. The Seymour v Euroa Anzac Day game was always a ripper day to be a part of, and a fierce contest regardless of ladder position.

Are they not playing it this year??? Massive game for both clubs always one of the bigger h&a games.

 

[Silver Tongue]

I think much more even this year. Echuca's to win but I believe the chasing pack is much more even. Not just Euroa, Kyabram and Seymour. I have the middle group in no particular order but all will challenge based upon recruiting. The latter three might have picked up enough to move into that middle group but at this point who knows. Thoughts?

Echuca
---------
Euroa
Kyabram
Seymour
Rochester
Mansfield
Shepparton
Shepparton Swans
Mooroopna
-------
Benalla
Tatura
United

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

Could be an even comp, even tat United and Benalla would like their chances on their home deck against everyone bar echuca

 

[ringo1]

I think much more even this year. Echuca's to win but I believe the chasing pack is much more even. Not just Euroa, Kyabram and Seymour. I have the middle group in no particular order but all will challenge based upon recruiting. The latter three might have picked up enough to move into that middle group but at this point who knows. Thoughts?

Echuca
---------
Euroa
Kyabram
Seymour
Rochester
Mansfield
Shepparton
Shepparton Swans
Mooroopna
-------
Benalla
Tatura
United

Echuca have added Evans, Willis, Angus Byrne and Hugh Byrne for most of the year Tongue. At this stage Euroa is IMO the only team capable to challenge them. The Loss of O'Sullivan and Hartley hurt Seymour and not sure if Ky will be as strong as last year.

 

[Silver Tongue]

Echuca have added Evans, Willis, Angus Byrne and Hugh Byrne for most of the year Tongue. At this stage Euroa is IMO the only team capable to challenge them. The Loss of O'Sullivan and Hartley hurt Seymour and not sure if Ky will be as strong as last year.

Will Willis get get a game? He must be mid-thirties ...

 

[bedford]

Will Willis get get a game? He must be mid-thirties ...

He is

 

[ringo1]

Will Willis get get a game? He must be mid-thirties ...

33/34 I'd say mate. Could be an option as a deep forward?

 

[Silver Tongue]

33/34 I'd say mate. Could be an option as a deep forward?

Yeah he has been a ripping player mate. But why would they play him ahead of their wealth of young blokes?

Deep forward potentially. Big strong body.

 

[ROOTA#6]

Yeah he has been a ripping player mate. But why would they play him ahead of their wealth of young blokes?

Deep forward potentially. Big strong body.

Probably coz he is still a better player? Mid 30’s isn’t old these days

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

Do you pick a 18_22 year old that trains twice a week or a 34 year old training in Melbourne, I'd be going youth, Willis has played he's best footy, whilst you will get improvement from young guys, it's not like echuca lack experience, maybe he's insurance when byrne goes o/s

 

[johnno#7]

I think much more even this year. Echuca's to win but I believe the chasing pack is much more even. Not just Euroa, Kyabram and Seymour. I have the middle group in no particular order but all will challenge based upon recruiting. The latter three might have picked up enough to move into that middle group but at this point who knows. Thoughts?

Echuca
---------
Euroa
Kyabram
Seymour
Rochester
Mansfield
Shepparton
Shepparton Swans
Mooroopna
-------
Benalla
Tatura
United

If Mooroopna miss finals. Where does that leave them? 3 or so years of building only to regress would be a shame.

 

[Trent the flight Steward]

If mooroopna can find a young local that can mark the footy and has a bit of mongrel in him, they will be okay I think