NFNL Div 3 discussion 2024

[Coach_Beard]

I know for a fact that head office read these articles and I’m sure the pressure is on them to make a hard call.
If the ground isn’t up to scratch for a finals series then simply choose the next best option.
We all understand that finals are a great revenue source so it’s up to the league to show their product in the best conditions available.
I guess time will tell what kind of leadership we have at HQ.

duty of care?
stakeholders (clubs) pay fees so in this world of user pays common sense should kick in soon.
if its about fencelines as you all suggest just bloody hire temporary fencing at a more appropriate venue the league will still turn a substantial profit

 

[Champ or Chump]

I'm sure alternative plans are being worked through - available grounds, fencing, budgets, etc in the event that the selected ground for Div 3 is not up to scratch come the first week of finals.

 

[10571z]

I'm sure alternative plans are being worked through - available grounds, fencing, budgets, etc in the event that the selected ground for Div 3 is not up to scratch come the first week of finals.

I’d think so.

I went to a junior final gf maybe 2015 at diamond creek. The entire oval was fenced with temp fence. It’s possible.

 

[Grassroots Guru]

Epping & Ivanhoe should make finals with both playing Lalor in the last two rounds.

Only spanner in the works is if Old Eltham can roll Parade in the last round & assuming they win against HW next week.

Will be a big game in the last round with Mernda v Ivanhoe, winner likely to snare the valuable second chance in such an even season.

 

[10571z]

Epping & Ivanhoe should make finals with both playing Lalor in the last two rounds.

Only spanner in the works is if Old Eltham can roll Parade in the last round & assuming they win against HW next week.

Will be a big game in the last round with Mernda v Ivanhoe, winner likely to snare the valuable second chance in such an even season.

That’s a huge clash for Ivanhoe. Win top 3 locked. Pies VFL and AFL playing Friday so you would think both Selwood and Otten can get back in time.

 

[Mappa]

I’m calling for Lalor to get the finals purely on the quality of the canteen.

Absolute top shelf

 

[Denny Crane]

I’m calling for Lalor to get the finals purely on the quality of the canteen.

Absolute top shelf

If it worked on canteens the Stars would host....used to be the best Chips and Gravy going around.

 

[Manang Rover]

I'm sure alternative plans are being worked through - available grounds, fencing, budgets, etc in the event that the selected ground for Div 3 is not up to scratch come the first week of finals.

Having Selwood last Saturday mustve been huge Chumpy one? With pies unlikely to feature in sept, (as a Carlton man, I hope pies make it) you should have Selwood/Otten play finals.
How Marcel didn't get in votes Saturday? 2 goals in a row got your blokes up?

 

[NFL INSIDER]

Just saw photos from Whittlesea yesterday, couldn’t possibly play finals on it. I know the league have said it is staying but surely they need to have a back up plan

 

[bertybeetle]

Kilmore isnt much further, than whittlesea, it is gated, a good sized ground and probably one of the best available grounds in the comp when looking at the criteria that is needed.
Does it matter if their twos are playing finals?

 

[10571z]

Kilmore isnt much further, than whittlesea, it is gated, a good sized ground and probably one of the best available grounds in the comp when looking at the criteria that is needed.
Does it matter if their twos are playing finals?

Way too far to be considered.

With Fitzroy, Mernda and Parade featuring heavily I’d be looking at grounds that can attract the most people.

Latrobe surely. Can they come to a deal? Heaps of parking, best surface. Would be appropriate for viewing for most games. Portable grand stands could be used for GF

Coburg City Oval would have been great but unfortunately VAFA has booked it.

Northcote would be a decent option besides parking.

Lalor is a little small for finals and no parking.

Diamond Creek, Eltham, Heidelberg imo would be a decent options is fencing is an option.

 

[bertybeetle]

Larobe Uni play on Sat 10th August all day at Latrobe so that would discount there?

 

[Itspetracca]

I believe it's the grounds that have a walking track

Never paid to get into a final at Eltham or Heidelberg. Just walked straight in along the bike/walking track.

 

[Rugbyrobby]

Never paid to get into a final at Eltham or Heidelberg. Just walked straight in along the bike/walking track.

Good to see your support of community footy

 

[10571z]

Larobe Uni play on Sat 10th August all day at Latrobe so that would discount there?

Could play day 1 at Epping (assuming they don’t finish top 3) if D2 start a week later.

 

[MLloyd]

A lot of grounds are feeling the affects of winter rain and high volume of traffic.
I’m sure the local farmers wouldn’t put their prized steers on the oval at Whittlesea in its current condition.

Once the NFNL put a line through it I just hope for their sake they give plenty of notice.

What kind of nick is Crisp park in? Option?

 

[Champ or Chump]

Having Selwood last Saturday mustve been huge Chumpy one? With pies unlikely to feature in sept, (as a Carlton man, I hope pies make it) you should have Selwood/Otten play finals.
How Marcel didn't get in votes Saturday? 2 goals in a row got your blokes up?

One week at a time Rover. Let's see how this week pans out before we worry about finals.

As for Marcel - was very good - but we also has some internal roles being done that we felt were significant in getting us over the line.

 

[Champ or Chump]

Way too far to be considered.

With Fitzroy, Mernda and Parade featuring heavily I’d be looking at grounds that can attract the most people.

Latrobe surely. Can they come to a deal? Heaps of parking, best surface. Would be appropriate for viewing for most games. Portable grand stands could be used for GF

Coburg City Oval would have been great but unfortunately VAFA has booked it.

Northcote would be a decent option besides parking.

Lalor is a little small for finals and no parking.

Diamond Creek, Eltham, Heidelberg imo would be a decent options is fencing is an option.

This weekend would not have helped that's for sure.

Let's see what happens from H/O and any thoughts on what plan B could be IF it needs to be moved for those lucky enough to play finals.

One thing for sure - it won't be Ivanhoe - absolute bog now!! Happy we are finished playing games on it to be honest as was getting very bad in the middle.

 

[MortlockWatcher]

Are you saying people can play fetch with their dog during a football game?

It's going to be confusing if the dog's name is Rover ... 'run, Rover' ... 'come here, Rover' ... 'come back, Rover'

 

[Blueboy67]

Way too far to be considered.

With Fitzroy, Mernda and Parade featuring heavily I’d be looking at grounds that can attract the most people.

Latrobe surely. Can they come to a deal? Heaps of parking, best surface. Would be appropriate for viewing for most games. Portable grand stands could be used for GF

Coburg City Oval would have been great but unfortunately VAFA has booked it.

Northcote would be a decent option besides parking.

Lalor is a little small for finals and no parking.

Diamond Creek, Eltham, Heidelberg imo would be a decent options is fencing is an option.

Junior finals have been played at Kilmore. Once you turn left off Plenty Road and get onto the Ring Road, you don’t hit another set of traffic lights if you take the back route off the Hume up O’Grady’s Road to JJ Clancy Reserve.

 

[10571z]

Junior finals have been played at Kilmore. Once you turn left off Plenty Road and get onto the Ring Road, you don’t hit another set of traffic lights if you take the back route off the Hume up O’Grady’s Road to JJ Clancy Reserve.

You also don’t hit a set of traffic lights until Albury either.

 

[Champ or Chump]

You also don’t hit a set of traffic lights until Albury either.

Kilmore or the Showgrounds? With the condition it's in what would you pick?

 

[10571z]

Kilmore or the Showgrounds? With the condition it's in what would you pick?

Neither are great choices. Can’t see the league using Kilmore. Way too far especially for Fitzroy supporters.

 

[Champ or Chump]

Neither are great choices. Can’t see the league using Kilmore. Way too far especially for Fitzroy supporters.

So what do YOU say suggest? It's easy to say what it's not, but what is it?

I suggest Eltham Or Heidelberg with temp fencing. Both would do it and IF NFNL are seriously considering alternatives should the Showgrounds not come up

Side not what happens of all clubs say not playing on that ground? Hear a bit of movement happening on that front IF NFNL don't offer options. Now that is embarrassing for the comp and would be a national story

 

[Manang Rover]

So what do YOU say suggest? It's easy to say what it's not, but what is it?

I suggest Eltham Or Heidelberg with temp fencing. Both would do it and IF NFNL are seriously considering alternatives should the Showgrounds not come up

Side not what happens of all clubs say not playing on that ground? Hear a bit of movement happening on that front IF NFNL don't offer options. Now that is embarrassing for the comp and would be a national story

maybe week 1 at parade, then either Eltham, or Northcote Park