Hawks_2008
Team Captain
Gonna go with Panton Hill by 6 pts and Laurimer by 19.
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
AFLW 2024 - Round 9 - Indigenous Round - Chat, game threads, injury lists, team lineups and more.
Neither did I until Doona mentioned them! I suppose every club considers their options. I honestly dont know what is happening with Whitcroft. You would think having done the hard yards going up to Div2, he would get a crack at continuing with the improving Pingers into 2019.
What's everyone's thoughts on the teams that missed D3 finals this year?
Mernda (9 WINS) - Plenty of commentary that they were stiff to miss like in 2016. When you look at them having won 5 more games on last season, it's probably a little deceiving. They were smashed with injuries and suspensions last year, but returned to normal this season (every club still has share of injuries & suspensions). They never beat anyone above them during the year (for note, Hill were not on top of them in round 1 win). I give them credit for promoting younger players during the year and great to see their 19's playing finals, but still seems to be a lot of old heads running around for them. I think Burra, South & Laurimar are evidence that D3 has become a comp in which more younger players in the team leads to more development and future success. Recruiting will be the key for them in off season.
Heid West(8 WINS) - They were smashed by injuries this year, but I dont think that was the full extent of their poor season. When you go through the list, they have the players, but just couldnt fire often. They found some form late in the season, but unfortunately the finals boat had already sailed! I think if they can hold onto their list, add a couple of A Graders and bring in a fresh coach, they can be a threatening top 4 side next year
Kilmore(7 WINS) - Considering they lost some key players from last season, they played some quality footy at times, and unfortunately played some ordinary stuff at other times. I think they are on the right track and hopefully Nathan continues with them. I expect they will get a couple of players back for 2019 (Chapman & Middleton?). They would expect to would to be competing for a finals berth in 2019 and I see no reason why not.
Lalor(2 WINS) - I think the Bloods would be happy with the season. No-one likes to lose so many games, but they survived as a club, they were competitive at times and earned the respect of other clubs. They need to bring in some more players for next season and hold the quality players they do have. I think they will find it easier attracting players to the club than they did last year - a lot of people were unsure how viable the club was. But prospective players would be more confident now. I could not see finals on the horizon next year, but I can see them rattling a few clubs and wont be far off
Resa(0 WINS) - They are really doing it hard. But I'll give it to them - they are an extremely proud club and have some incredible workers in the background running the club. I dont know what is in store for them in 2019, but I hope they can pick up some players who will help them become competitive and continue in the NFL.
Kilmore(7 WINS) - Considering they lost some key players from last season, they played some quality footy at times, and unfortunately played some ordinary stuff at other times. I think they are on the right track and hopefully Nathan continues with them. I expect they will get a couple of players back for 2019 (Chapman & Middleton?). They would expect to would to be competing for a finals berth in 2019 and I see no reason why not.
Agree they are the only ones who can go up and be competitive. It's theirs to lose this year. I think they are ready.Only team capable of surviving in div 2 next year will be St Marys
Agree they are the only ones who can go up and be competitive. It's theirs to lose this year. I think they are ready.
But if Morang or Hill did happen to go up, they only have to worry about beating Watsy to stay up. But both probably need another season before they can go up and soundly compete against the rest.
No team coming down from div 2. Only the premiers to go up.Do the top two sides in div 3 not go up next year anyway? So south or PH will go up and make div 2 10 teams next year. Unless I missed something I thought that was the NFNL plan
That would make div 2 a 9 team comp next year.pretty sure it's 10. Both are going upNo team coming down from div 2. Only the premiers to go up.
Someone isnt paying attentionThat would make div 2 a 9 team comp next year.pretty sure it's 10. Both are going up
Someone isnt paying attention
What's everyone's thoughts on the teams that missed D3 finals this year?
Mernda (9 WINS) - Plenty of commentary that they were stiff to miss like in 2016. When you look at them having won 5 more games on last season, it's probably a little deceiving. They were smashed with injuries and suspensions last year, but returned to normal this season (every club still has share of injuries & suspensions). They never beat anyone above them during the year (for note, Hill were not on top of them in round 1 win). I give them credit for promoting younger players during the year and great to see their 19's playing finals, but still seems to be a lot of old heads running around for them. I think Burra, South & Laurimar are evidence that D3 has become a comp in which more younger players in the team leads to more development and future success. Recruiting will be the key for them in off season.
Heid West(8 WINS) - They were smashed by injuries this year, but I dont think that was the full extent of their poor season. When you go through the list, they have the players, but just couldnt fire often. They found some form late in the season, but unfortunately the finals boat had already sailed! I think if they can hold onto their list, add a couple of A Graders and bring in a fresh coach, they can be a threatening top 4 side next year
Kilmore(7 WINS) - Considering they lost some key players from last season, they played some quality footy at times, and unfortunately played some ordinary stuff at other times. I think they are on the right track and hopefully Nathan continues with them. I expect they will get a couple of players back for 2019 (Chapman & Middleton?). They would expect to would to be competing for a finals berth in 2019 and I see no reason why not.
Lalor(2 WINS) - I think the Bloods would be happy with the season. No-one likes to lose so many games, but they survived as a club, they were competitive at times and earned the respect of other clubs. They need to bring in some more players for next season and hold the quality players they do have. I think they will find it easier attracting players to the club than they did last year - a lot of people were unsure how viable the club was. But prospective players would be more confident now. I could not see finals on the horizon next year, but I can see them rattling a few clubs and wont be far off
Resa(0 WINS) - They are really doing it hard. But I'll give it to them - they are an extremely proud club and have some incredible workers in the background running the club. I dont know what is in store for them in 2019, but I hope they can pick up some players who will help them become competitive and continue in the NFL.
Div 2 currently 8 teams.
No relegation,
Winner goes up..
Makes it 7,
Whittlesea comes down
8..
Premier from div 3 up
9 teams
Morang will not make a dint in the comp any further than div 3, been around for 50 odd years, had the biggest junior club for the last 15+ yrs and still can’t get out of div 3. Says a lot about the club, once a s**t club, always a s**t clubAgree they are the only ones who can go up and be competitive. It's theirs to lose this year. I think they are ready.
But if Morang or Hill did happen to go up, they only have to worry about beating Watsy to stay up. But both probably need another season before they can go up and soundly compete against the rest.
Div 2 currently 8 teams.
No relegation,
Winner goes up..
Makes it 7,
Whittlesea comes down
8..
Premier from div 3 up
9 teams
A laurimar supporter comes out to dig into Morang after they lose to them today. TypicalMorang will not make a dint in the comp any further than div 3, been around for 50 odd years, had the biggest junior club for the last 15+ yrs and still can’t get out of div 3. Says a lot about the club, once a s**t club, always a s**t club
Whole list pretty much committed to next year already and the return of others having the year off would be attractive to any coach ready to take them to the next level next yearSo Heidleberg West would be good job to go for out of the other sides that are looking for a coach
I’m only new to this cause it’s only their second year, how can it be typical dip shit, it hasn’t happened before, unlike Morang dwelling in the lower divisions, that’s happened for decadesA laurimar supporter comes out to dig into Morang after they lose to them today. Typical
Second year in the comp and the clubs already made a reputation of being the most feral supporter group in the comp.I’m only new to this cause it’s only their second year, how can it be typical dip shit, it hasn’t happened before, unlike Morang dwelling in the lower divisions, that’s happened for decades
Mate that is hilarious coming from someone supporting SM, it’s hard to knock Morang from the top of the feral perch, you must walk around with ear muffs on and deaf to the internal criticism let alone external. Again, fantastic juniors for 15+ years and still prop up div 3. you must be so proudSecond year in the comp and the clubs already made a reputation of being the most feral supporter group in the comp.