NFNL Div 2 discussion 2023

[10571z]

ONTHEPROWL what makes it the best ground?
Definitely think there are a number of NFNL grounds better than Eltham

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.

 

[ONTHEPROWL]

Elthams ground is a nice size for juniors.

Are you seriously saying eltham is a small ground ?

 

[clocks]

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.

Merndas surface is no good, got more hills in it than the Dandenongs.
Eltham is a nice viewing ground.

 

[10571z]

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.

 

[EBERT THE KING]

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.

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)

 

[10571z]

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.

 

[grass_cat]

Shocked a Carlton supporter is using historic examples from 50+ years ago as to why current day clubs should be “envious”

Did the 6 Division 2 Premierships happen 50 years ago?

 

[Itspetracca]

Are you seriously saying eltham is a small ground ?

not for juniors.
its not the smallest but its on the small side for senior footy.

 

[Spyforce]

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)

Heidelberg - it's a shocking ground does not hold water that flash. Good ground to watch but that's it

 

[Antique]

not for juniors.
its not the smallest but its on the small side for senior footy.

This measurement is to the Boundary not the fence.

 

[clocks]

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.

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.

 

[Antique]

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 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.

 

[nosecondprize]

Eltham sit 3rd overall for Division 1 Premierships behind Heidelberg and Greensborough on 8, with their 6 Division 2 Premierships being the most for any side. Plenty of other clubs would be envious of that history.

Obviously been a long time between drinks in Division 1, but clubs have lean periods even at AFL level.

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.

 

[Rusted nuts]

the Thomastown salary cap cheating story has plenty of legs at the moment.

 

[Eyes_and_Ears]

the Thomastown salary cap cheating story has plenty of legs at the moment.

About as much legs as Mernda, PH, Diamond, Bundy, Monty, the list goes on.

 

[NFL INSIDER]

Plays for Corowa-Rutherglen and staying there for season 2023.

Goodwin playing for Eltham in 2023. Only has to train once a week that’s why is playing Div 2. Massive get for Eltham

 

[10571z]

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…

 

[NFL INSIDER]

Seems to change every time I speak to someone from Panther…

Take it to the bank

 

[clocks]

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.

 

[NFL INSIDER]

The rumor is he is taking it to the bank costing close to 20% of the salary cap if he plays all the games.

Will be highest paid in comp

 

[10571z]

The rumor is he is taking it to the bank costing close to 20% of the salary cap if he plays all the games.

Would get $1500 anywhere. Hardly a lot of a player of his caliber.

20% is like $1000 a game

 

[nosecondprize]

Would get $1500 anywhere. Hardly a lot of a player of his caliber.

20% is like $1000 a game

He struggled massively last year. Wouldn't get anywhere near $1500 in Div 1.

 

[10571z]

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.

 

[nosecondprize]

Came back from a broken leg so not surprised. Clubs pay outrageous money for ruckman that’s just the way it is.

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.

 

[EBERT THE KING]

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.