NFNL Div 3 discussion 2024

[tasmanlvr]

Can’t see it happening. Only way the NFNL would want them in is more money or if they can get another 3-4 clubs to join, make a 4th Division.

NFNL were desperate for that 10-10-10 split too. It would be pretty crazy if they went from almost having that to having to think about a fourth division in a matter of around half a decade. Will be interesting to see how it all plays out down the track

 

[Champ or Chump]

First off they don’t have a football team. So they would enter with the hope they’d find the players and potentially compete.

Do we want to be the next experiment in their long list of failures?

There are hundreds of clubs closer. How this would be entertained by the league is beyond moronic. It’s a metro comp.

Ok apart from the fact that I was just throwing around some other thoughts ....

How many people had Lalor and Rezza merged or done for at the start of the year after consecutive seasons of belting belted by everyone else?

We were in 4th ammo's last year and got belted most weeks. OP's the same in 5th Div Ammo's. Sometimes things can change at clubs that start things new and you can build from there.

68,000 homes need to be built in the Mitchell shire over the next 20 years - think South Morang and Mernda on steroids!! Now a lot will be in Wallan, Beverage and Kilmore .... but Broardford is designated for significant population increase

Yes other clubs are closer - but they don't want to join the NFNL.

The VAFA is a metro comp and spreads ALL over MELB metro.

Again, I'm not saying it will or should happen ..... but ALWAYS open to a discussion around potential growth opportunities before writing them off because of history and a few extra kms!

 

[Champ or Chump]

Can’t see it happening. Only way the NFNL would want them in is more money or if they can get another 3-4 clubs to join, make a 4th Division.

NNFNL???

 

[10571z]

Ok apart from the fact that I was just throwing around some other thoughts ....

How many people had Lalor and Rezza merged or done for at the start of the year after consecutive seasons of belting belted by everyone else?

We were in 4th ammo's last year and got belted most weeks. OP's the same in 5th Div Ammo's. Sometimes things can change at clubs that start things new and you can build from there.

68,000 homes need to be built in the Mitchell shire over the next 20 years - think South Morang and Mernda on steroids!! Now a lot will be in Wallan, Beverage and Kilmore .... but Broardford is designated for significant population increase

Yes other clubs are closer - but they don't want to join the NFNL.

The VAFA is a metro comp and spreads ALL over MELB metro.

Again, I'm not saying it will or should happen ..... but ALWAYS open to a discussion around potential growth opportunities before writing them off because of history and a few extra kms!

And how many clubs cited that as part of the reason they left?

Zero benefit to the NFNL. I’d be shocked if a single club voted in favour.

 

[Coach_Beard]

find this one about broadford hard to believe as it will be a hard sell to win club votes. agree with someone earlier the rdfl is the best fit if the heathcote comp wasnt. a doutta parents young bloke spent a time during pre season out there a few years ago and sensed their more focused on netbal and keeping that arm of the club happy which is why he felt the vote to leave the rdfl got thruogh. how did they even foound themselves in that yarra vallet league onyl to tap out i cant understand

 

[bertybeetle]

Negatives of broadford joining:

We are only just starting to see a competitive Lalor and reservoir to come extent. A 12 team division 3 will make a fixture even more skewed. It’s already a bit of a problem with the fixturing the last couple of years.

Secondly clubs would enjoy a nice salary cap drop if it went to 18 rounds again, especially those who are hitting the cap on 16 rounds. A 16 round season going to an 18 round season might have some players enjoy a few nice cuts.

Can’t see club president ticking it off. The fixture this year was position based for the following year, turtles didn’t play Lalor or reservoir twice and it may cost them finals while a couple other teams played both twice. Adding a 3rd club to that bottom team list could hurt those in the top end of the ladder and give an advantage to others

 

[MortlockWatcher]

NNFNL???

Southern Victorian Football League ... come one, come all!

 

[Champ or Chump]

Southern Victorian Football League ... come one, come all!

Like it Morty ..... might go that far North that the weather is better in July!

 

[Champ or Chump]

Negatives of broadford joining:

We are only just starting to see a competitive Lalor and reservoir to come extent. A 12 team division 3 will make a fixture even more skewed. It’s already a bit of a problem with the fixturing the last couple of years.

Secondly clubs would enjoy a nice salary cap drop if it went to 18 rounds again, especially those who are hitting the cap on 16 rounds. A 16 round season going to an 18 round season might have some players enjoy a few nice cuts.

Can’t see club president ticking it off. The fixture this year was position based for the following year, turtles didn’t play Lalor or reservoir twice and it may cost them finals while a couple other teams played both twice. Adding a 3rd club to that bottom team list could hurt those in the top end of the ladder and give an advantage to others

Agree Berty the skewed draw would be a significant factor in Div clubs voting for it - that makes sense. No one likes a compromised fixture IF you can help it.

As for salary cap - maybe that is something the NFNL would adjust to support it happening? Add another two rounds worth at a pro rata rate? Just spitballing and have t had my coffee yet

 

[10571z]

Broadford has played in 3 different leagues since 2008 and if they were to join the NFNL 4.

Kilmore and Kinglake should be the limit.

 

[God Yeah]

Ok apart from the fact that I was just throwing around some other thoughts ....

How many people had Lalor and Rezza merged or done for at the start of the year after consecutive seasons of belting belted by everyone else?

We were in 4th ammo's last year and got belted most weeks. OP's the same in 5th Div Ammo's. Sometimes things can change at clubs that start things new and you can build from there.

68,000 homes need to be built in the Mitchell shire over the next 20 years - think South Morang and Mernda on steroids!! Now a lot will be in Wallan, Beverage and Kilmore .... but Broardford is designated for significant population increase

Yes other clubs are closer - but they don't want to join the NFNL.

The VAFA is a metro comp and spreads ALL over MELB metro.

Again, I'm not saying it will or should happen ..... but ALWAYS open to a discussion around potential growth opportunities before writing them off because of history and a few extra kms!

Wasn't a primary reason for Ivanhoe leaving the VAFA the travel? Going to Kilmore once a year players can swallow, heading out that way or further 3-4 times a year isn't what they signed up for.

 

[God Yeah]

Southern Victorian Football League ... come one, come all!

Get Bedford on the phone - he already has grand plans for anyone south of the yarra, why not include the north!

 

[just ask!!!]

Get Bedford on the phone - he already has grand plans for anyone south of the yarra, why not include the north!

Anyone think Reservoir can leapfrog Lalor with their recent form of being very competitive?

 

[Champ or Chump]

Wasn't a primary reason for Ivanhoe leaving the VAFA the travel? Going to Kilmore once a year players can swallow, heading out that way or further 3-4 times a year isn't what they signed up for.

Yes travel was one of the reasons - correct. But even IF you played Broardy, Kinglake and Kilmore away in the same year it would only be three games. It's 57 minutes from Ivanhoe and we are the most southern club in the NFNL.

All that said, on a personal note, it's been bliss playing games in the North all year - bigger crowds, more past players coming to watch, great for many of our sponsors, increased revenue, better player numbers for mens and women's teams and competitive in most games. So it's working for us at this point in time.

 

[FootyNuff123]

Anyone think Reservoir can leapfrog Lalor with their recent form of being very competitive?

If they're any chance it needs to be this week against Heidelberg West after their poor effort.
They could also be a sniff round 18 v Kinglake at home.

 

[Koutabears]

If they're any chance it needs to be this week against Heidelberg West after their poor effort.
They could also be a sniff round 18 v Kinglake at home.

Expect Heid West to put out a greater showing than last week. I believe quite a few returning from an overseas wedding.

 

[Max Leader]

Expect Heid West to put out a greater showing than last week. I believe quite a few returning from an overseas wedding.

Or are some of the senior players not hiding in the magoos.

 

[Kangaman4lyf]

Or are some of the senior players not hiding in the magoos.

Like who?

 

[NorthernBastard]

Yes travel was one of the reasons - correct. But even IF you played Broardy, Kinglake and Kilmore away in the same year it would only be three games. It's 57 minutes from Ivanhoe and we are the most southern club in the NFNL.

All that said, on a personal note, it's been bliss playing games in the North all year - bigger crowds, more past players coming to watch, great for many of our sponsors, increased revenue, better player numbers for mens and women's teams and competitive in most games. So it's working for us at this point in time.

I would much rather drive 1 hour north to Kinglake/Kilmore etc, than 1 hour South East across the suburbs stuck in Saturday traffic

My missus took me to Chadstone on a Saturday once and we nearly got divorced

 

[Champ or Chump]

Some cracking games this week ....... and nice to have the week off for us (apart from the opportunity to try and get another 4 points).

Kinglake v Mernda up the mountain - could that be the best 'selected team' the Lakers have fielded all year? Do Marshall and Harvey go head to head? Lakers not far away last week against the Pingers and in some reasonable form themselves. Could they upset Mernda's charge to a top 2 finish?

OP's v Kilmore - the last time they met the two blues too good, but some injuries really hurt the Raiders that day also. Massive game for both sides with OP's still missing a few key players. Kilmore lose it's season 2024 done you would think. OP's lose and they start to get into the dog fight at the bottom of the final 5.

Turtles v Pingers at the Dome! Wow Wee! The Turtles can not afford to lose this one and with some notable outs in the listed teams they will need to find 'other' goal kickers to beat an inform Epping. Get the feeling this will be a VERY willing contest and if you cant win the contested football - you won't get many touches. Epping win this and you would say finals is a lock, especially if OP's knock over Kilmore.

West v Ressa - with an ounce of luck, the Mustangs could be going for 3 in a row! West get a few back and will have a stronger team this week for sure, but when you have not had alot of success for some time and you get a sniff ...you want more, so Ressa will be up for it you would think. Cracking game.

 

[SweatyJustice]

Did Harvey rip victory from the jaws of defeat today?

 

[Heads up]

Did Harvey rip victory from the jaws of defeat today?

Lakers win


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[Thunder1]

Big win by the Turtles keeping there season alive
Bad loss for Mernda up on the mountain
Old Paradians snuff out any finals chance for Kilmore
Another good round of division 3 footy
2 massive games next week
Stars vs Mernda
Ivanhoe vs Old Eltham

 

[yearoftheeagle]

Big win by the Turtles keeping there season alive
Bad loss for Mernda up on the mountain
Old Paradians snuff out any finals chance for Kilmore
Another good round of division 3 footy
V2 massive games next week
Stars vs Mernda
Ivanhoe vs Old Eltham

Watched Epping v turtles today. Ground was absolutely shocking. Borderline not safe to play on.
Nonetheless turtles the better team all day. The CHB Ellis and Macaffer in the middle were the difference. The ruckman was very good too for the turtles.
Next week massive as Epping have a bye I think and Ivanhoe v turtles. Battle for 5th spot is on!

 

[Mappa]

Big win by the Turtles keeping there season alive
Bad loss for Mernda up on the mountain
Old Paradians snuff out any finals chance for Kilmore
Another good round of division 3 footy
2 massive games next week
Stars vs Mernda
Ivanhoe vs Old Eltham

Wowee. I’d hope there will be a few cars left in the Lakers’ car park tonight. They are the sort of wins that get local footy clubs up and about. Well played to the Mountain Men.