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NFNL Div 2 2021

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If it is such an advantage why did LP not win more games in Div 1 and how come they manage to win at Epping and Cramer St come finals?

And people saying they should be embarrassed about the ground its not their fault and other grounds are not much bigger, I am sure once it was posted here the the other ground next door is only 8 meters bigger and Hurstbridge cannot be too much bigger I would think.

Im like others, different grounds are great and do not mind going to Lower and watching a game. Would be interesting to know all grounds measurements.
According to one of your players, someone at the club Posts the measurements each week.
 
Agree wholeheartedly.

No disrespect to both clubs, but they both need to be in division 3.
I have seen both Epping & Fitzroy play this year and from what I saw Epping looked to be a 6 goal + better side than the Stars - Did i just catch Epping on a bad day?? Are they really as bad as the Stars?
 

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I have seen both Epping & Fitzroy play this year and from what I saw Epping looked to be a 6 goal + better side than the Stars - Did i just catch Epping on a bad day?? Are they really as bad as the Stars?
I’m not even talking about their seniors, but they couldn’t field a 2s. It’s going to be hard to attract players from nothing in D2 to fill that side
 
I’m not even talking about their seniors, but they couldn’t field a 2s. It’s going to be hard to attract players from nothing in D2 to fill that side
Your right and Fitzroy reserves have played plenty of games with 15 or 16 players this year - No under 19's for either of them makes it bloody hard to compete in DIV 2 with their player numbers
Maybe an approach to the NFL will be made to promote both South Morang & Laurimar this year (Assuming that they finish 1 & 2 in Div 3 as expected) and Fitzroy & Epping to DIV 3 to assist them?
 
Watsonia - 142 x 172
Eltham - 121 x 161
Diamond Creek - 141 x 178
Lower Plenty - 110 x 142
Banyule - 122 x 157
Fitzroy Stars - 123 x 152
Thomastown - 127 x 154
St. Marys - Impossible to figure out dimensions on Google Earth
Panton Hill - 111 x 141

MCG - 148 x 171
 
Watsonia - 142 x 172
Eltham - 121 x 161
Diamond Creek - 141 x 178
Lower Plenty - 110 x 142
Banyule - 122 x 157
Fitzroy Stars - 123 x 152
Thomastown - 127 x 154
St. Marys - Impossible to figure out dimensions on Google Earth
Panton Hill - 111 x 141

MCG - 148 x 171

For some context, small grounds in the VAFA include
St Bedes Mentone - 104 x 158
St Marys - 105 x 143
Hawthorn - 107 x 141
 
Watsonia - 142 x 172
Eltham - 121 x 161
Diamond Creek - 141 x 178
Lower Plenty - 110 x 142
Banyule - 122 x 157
Fitzroy Stars - 123 x 152
Thomastown - 127 x 154
St. Marys - Impossible to figure out dimensions on Google Earth
Panton Hill - 111 x 141

MCG - 148 x 171
A commendable effort, the big problem with Google Earth, it doesn’t always show the boundaries, I’m in Panton Hill and it’s 132 x 104 from the Boundary.
But it’s all relative and shows that the ground sizes vary, well done.
 
Predictions for every Northern Football League club’s run home

Northern football scores: run home, every club’s predicted finish | Herald Sun

There’s just five rounds remaining in the 2021 Northern Football League season.

We’ve studied the fixture to try and predict who makes finals and who faces relegation in the frantic run home.

The finals races are still wide open in all three divisions while the wooden spoon battle is far from over as well.

Check out our verdict on every club and see the final ladder predictions below.

BANYULE

Ladder
: First (10-0-1, 202.79%, 40pts)

Run home: Watsonia (H), Diamond Creek (A), Eltham (H), Thomastown (H), Epping (A)

Prediction: It’s a fair bet the Bears will claim a second straight minor premiership but the run home won’t be a cake walk. A trip to Diamond Creek and home games against Eltham and Thomastown will tell us plenty about Banyule’s premiership credentials. We’re backing them in. Finish 15-1.

LOWER PLENTY

Ladder
: Second (10-0-1, 155.93%, 40pts)

Run home: Fitzroy Stars (A), Watsonia (H), Diamond Creek (A), St Mary’s (A), Panton Hill (H)

Prediction: The Bears are arguably the form team of the competition after knocking over Banyule and ending its undefeated start to the season. That’s nine wins on the trot now for Ben Turner’s men. A trip to Diamond Creek – the two team’s only meeting this season – is the only query but we don’t foresee another loss before finals. Finish 15-1.

ELTHAM

Ladder
: Third (8-0-4, 177.13%, 32pts)

Run home: Panton Hill (A), Bye, Banyule (A), Epping (H), Fitzroy Stars (H)

Prediction: The Panthers have been harder to pick than a broken nose at times this season. A narrow escape against Watsonia followed a thumping win over Diamond Creek. You would hope that Rob Hyde can get his players to focus as finals approach. Three theoretically easy wins sandwich a tough trip to Banyule but a strong percentage hold them in good stead for the double chance. Finish 11-5.

THOMASTOWN

Ladder
: Fourth (8-0-4, 132.70%, 32pts)

Run home: Bye, Panton Hill (H), Watsonia (A), Banyule (A), St Mary’s (H)

Prediction: The Bears have the bye this week and will have their eyes set on Banyule in Round 17. However, they can’t afford to take Panton Hill or Watsonia lightly or they risk missing out on the double chance and even sliding back to fifth. Should finish equal on wins with Eltham but will need a percentage boost to leapfrog the Panthers. Finish 11-5.

DIAMOND CREEK

Ladder
: Fifth (7-0-4, 144.56%, 28pts)

Run home: St Mary’s (A), Banyule (H), Lower Plenty (H), Fitzroy Stars (A), Watsonia (A)

Prediction: Can all but lock in fourth place and a return to finals for the first time since the 2017 grand final this week at St Mary’s. A tough fortnight follows before what should be two wins to wrap up the home-and-away season. Finish 10-6.


ST MARY’S

Ladder
: Sixth (6-0-6, 104.79% 24pts)

Run home: Diamond Creek (H), Bye, Fitzroy Stars (A), Lower Plenty (H), Thomastown (A)

Prediction: The Burras’ loss to Panton Hill puts a major dent in the club’s finals hopes. Hopes that will likely be decided this week when fifth-placed Diamond Creek visit Whatmough Park. With one fewer game than the Creekers and an inferior percentage it will take something special for them to make the top five regardless. Finish 7-9.

WATSONIA

Ladder
: Seventh (3-0-8, 82.49% 12pts)

Run home: Banyule (A), Lower Plenty (A), Thomastown (H), Panton Hill (A), Diamond Creek (H)

Prediction: The Saints came agonisingly close to knocking off Eltham last week but face a torrid final five weeks starting with Banyule and Lower Plenty away in the next fortnight. The club is already safe from relegation, a fantastic effort after being tipped for relegation by some, but we don’t see them singing the song again in 2021. Finish 3-13.

PANTON HILL

Ladder
: Eighth (3-0-8, 61.49%, 12pts)

Run home: Eltham (H), Thomastown (A), Epping (H), Watsonia (H), Lower Plenty (A)

Prediction: The Redbacks secured their place in Division 2 in 2022 last week and will look to finish the season strongly. Earning a first home win of the season is the next box to tick and we’ve got them earning two when Epping and Watsonia visit Cracknell Reserve. Finish 5-11.

EPPING

Ladder
: Ninth (1-0-11, 47.28%, 4pts)

Run home: Bye, Fitzroy Stars (H), Panton Hill (A), Eltham (A), Banyule (H)

Prediction: Could the bye save Epping’s season. The Pingers will come into the relegation decider fresh while the Stars face a tough clash against Lower Plenty. It’s hard to see another win coming this season so expect both sides to throw everything at this game. Epping’s home ground advantage a critical factor. Finish 2-14.

FITZROY STARS

Ladder
: 10th (1-0-10, 42.19% 4pts)

Run home: Lower Plenty (H), Epping (A), St Mary’s (H), Diamond Creek (H), Eltham (A)

Prediction: The Stars showed what they’re capable of against Panton Hill a couple of weeks ago but their best has rarely been seen this season. The Round 15 clash at Epping will likely decide both clubs’ relegation fate. Heart says Stars, head says Epping. Finish 1-15

Division 2
Banyule (15-1)
Lower Plenty (15-1)
Eltham (11-5)
Thomastown (11-5)
Diamond Creek (10-6)
St Mary's (7-9)
Panton Hill (5-11)
Watsonia (3-13)
Epping (2-14)
 
A commendable effort, the big problem with Google Earth, it doesn’t always show the boundaries, I’m in Panton Hill and it’s 132 x 104 from the Boundary.
But it’s all relative and shows that the ground sizes vary, well done.
Should have specified I measured from fence to fence. I'm bored, I'm not THAT bored to do the lines.
 

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So could this potentially mean a loss of the 4 points, then swapping places with Diamo on the ladder?
Probably the only way to do it unless Eltham plays St Marys when they are both scheduled for the bye? If Thommo loses the points and percentage they will make both up against Panton Hill anyway
 
Probably the only way to do it unless Eltham plays St Marys when they are both scheduled for the bye? If Thommo loses the points and percentage they will make both up against Panton Hill anyway

Tough one for Thommo and a shame it happens due to another COVID cluster we are dealing with but the NFNL have said they have cancelled the round, even though they played it months ago the only decision they can make is to cancel the game, I cannot see any other option.
 
Tough one for Thommo and a shame it happens due to another COVID cluster we are dealing with but the NFNL have said they have cancelled the round, even though they played it months ago the only decision they can make is to cancel the game, I cannot see any other option.
Eltham now in the same boat.
 
Given that we're not seeing games this week, need something to keep occupied. Is it too early for Div2 team of the year chat?

Always tricky to do with a heap of good players that will miss out. Tried to base it off games played/ roles played in the team ie. not picking midfielders as forwards etc.

Judd (Epp) Bramich (Thom) Lucci (St. M)

Sacco (LP) Porter (LP) Baddley-Kelly (Epp)

Nesci (Thom) Turner (LP) Woods (Elth)

Jarvis (Elth) Langford (Ban) Paterson (LP)

Cotter (St. M) Still (Elth) Pingree (DC)

Fol: Martin (Ban) Blackmore-Moore (Ban) Keys (LP)

I/C: Randall (DC) Macaffer (Elth) Italia (Ban) Brannelly (DC)


Team Totals:
LP: 5
Ban: 4
DC: 3
Elth:4
Thom: 2
St. M: 2
Wats: 0
Epp: 2
PH: 0
Stars: 0
 
Always tricky to do with a heap of good players that will miss out. Tried to base it off games played/ roles played in the team ie. not picking midfielders as forwards etc.

Judd (Epp) Bramich (Thom) Lucci (St. M)

Sacco (LP) Porter (LP) Baddley-Kelly (Epp)

Nesci (Thom) Turner (LP) Woods (Elth)

Jarvis (Elth) Langford (Ban) Paterson (LP)

Cotter (St. M) Still (Elth) Pingree (DC)

Fol: Martin (Ban) Blackmore-Moore (Ban) Keys (LP)

I/C: Randall (DC) Macaffer (Elth) Italia (Ban) Brannelly (DC)


Team Totals:
LP: 5
Ban: 4
DC: 3
Elth:4
Thom: 2
St. M: 2
Wats: 0
Epp: 2
PH: 0
Stars: 0

ummm….
so judd gets in there???

no montanero from eltham or barden?
wowee


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Always tricky to do with a heap of good players that will miss out. Tried to base it off games played/ roles played in the team ie. not picking midfielders as forwards etc.

Judd (Epp) Bramich (Thom) Lucci (St. M)

Sacco (LP) Porter (LP) Baddley-Kelly (Epp)

Nesci (Thom) Turner (LP) Woods (Elth)

Jarvis (Elth) Langford (Ban) Paterson (LP)

Cotter (St. M) Still (Elth) Pingree (DC)

Fol: Martin (Ban) Blackmore-Moore (Ban) Keys (LP)

I/C: Randall (DC) Macaffer (Elth) Italia (Ban) Brannelly (DC)


Team Totals:
LP: 5
Ban: 4
DC: 3
Elth:4
Thom: 2
St. M: 2
Wats: 0
Epp: 2
PH: 0
Stars: 0

no Weatherald? lol
 

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