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Benalla’s census data is ‘better’ across all areas than Kyabram.Because years ago their junior comp was shut down on them and teams forced into a comp which just so happens to be centred around Wangaratta . Parents and kids get a connection to Wangaratta and Benalla is left with the bugger all numbers .
Happens all across the state with these junior comps .
Some structural changes required to capitalise on the population. This is where we need strong district and premier clubs in and around our major centres. Their junior structure appears to be problematic.
Also the Ovens & King don’t have juniors any more.