Depends what you judge it on.
In terms of playing surface/size it’s good but not the best… Mernda probably have that wrapped up.
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In terms of playing surface/size it’s good but not the best… Mernda probably have that wrapped up.
Are you seriously saying eltham is a small ground ?
Merndas surface is no good, got more hills in it than the Dandenongs.
Eltham is a nice viewing ground.
Eltham is the best facility and ground is awesome as well, maybe 10-15m wider would be ideal for seniors.
Which Mernda ground are you talking about? The lower one is a fantastic.
Banyule could easily win this once done.
Mernda is a shocker. Cant see the other side of the ground from the wings.
Feels so manufactured there too.
Best grounds in the league for mine are Eltham, Diamo, Heidelberg, Watsonia (Binnak), Northcote and Epping.
Worst are Greensborough, Montmorency, Banyule (pre being worked on)
Talking about purely size and quality of ground. The rest of the facility is average.
Ah yep forgot about Epping, fantastic size and ground.
Did the 6 Division 2 Premierships happen 50 years ago?
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not for juniors.
its not the smallest but its on the small side for senior footy.
Heidelberg - it's a shocking ground does not hold water that flash. Good ground to watch but that's it
This measurement is to the Boundary not the fence.
I went to Mernda and watched my mate play cricket and there were balls jumping at them in the field. It also blows a gale.
Since west have done there ground I’ve always found that a good surface just terrible to get too.
Did anyone notice that when the Epping ground was redone, it was shortened by 9 meters.
Its now 150 meters long. Still a good surface though.
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They have won 2 division 2 premiershis in the last 22 years and there last division 1 premiships was about 50 years ago.
That's beyond a lean period. That's plain and simply just bad, for such a good club.
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the Thomastown salary cap cheating story has plenty of legs at the moment.
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About as much legs as Mernda, PH, Diamond, Bundy, Monty, the list goes on.
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Goodwin
playing for Eltham in 2023. Only has to train once a week that’s why is playing Div 2. Massive get for Eltham
Seems to change every time I speak to someone from Panther…Goodwin
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Take it to the bank
The rumor is he is taking it to the bank costing close to 20% of the salary cap if he plays all the games.
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Will be highest paid in comp
Would get $1500 anywhere. Hardly a lot of a player of his caliber.
20% is like $1000 a game
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He struggled massively last year. Wouldn't get anywhere near $1500 in Div 1.
Came back from a broken leg so not surprised. Clubs pay outrageous money for ruckman that’s just the way it is.
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They do. But you are correct, he came back from injury, put on weight and really struggled. So training once a week is a bit of a worry. No Div 1 team is paying him anywhere near that.
What do you reckon Div 1 clubs are paying their ruckman?
The young kid who went from Bundoora to greensy is apparently on huge money.
