NFNL Div 3 discussion 2024

[10571z]

Has the AFL, AFL Vic and NFL got off their collective bums to assist Lalor rejuvenating their Auskick and Junior sides or do they (all well paid) just expect volunteers to make it all happen?

I love the throw away line of “what’s the afl doing” as if it’s their responsibility. There are ample resources and programs for clubs to grow the game at junior participation levels.

No one mentions the horrible reputation Lalor’s junior program had which would have certainly had an affect on their sustainability.

 

[Rugbyrobby]

I love the throw away line of “what’s the afl doing” as if it’s their responsibility. There are ample resources and programs for clubs to grow the game at junior participation levels.

No one mentions the horrible reputation Lalor’s junior program had which would have certainly had an affect on their sustainability.

My goodness, here was I thinking the AFL has a critical role in directing it's paid employees to assist and direct in regions where the game has died off at the junior level.
Obviously I was wrong and the hundreds of millions they spend on the game interstate, internationally and for what could be called minority communities doesn't deserve to filter down to the peons of Lalor which includes the defunct West Lalor and Lalor Stars.
Let's not help recusitate it let's get out the .22 and finish it off..... pathetic

 

[NFNL Member]

Has the AFL, AFL Vic and NFL got off their collective bums to assist Lalor rejuvenating their Auskick and Junior sides or do they (all well paid) just expect volunteers to make it all happen?

All due respect but what can they do about it if there’s no kids in the area?
Lalor, Reservoir, North Heid, Bundoora, Keon Park, West Heid, Panton Hill, Turtles, Watsonia, Northcote Park, Lower Plenty, Thomastown, Kinglake all either have no junior teams or very few teams. Why would the AFL or NFNL try to help Lalor. Their juniors are gone for good. Move on.

 

[10571z]

My goodness, here was I thinking the AFL has a critical role in directing it's paid employees to assist and direct in regions where the game has died off at the junior level.
Obviously I was wrong and the hundreds of millions they spend on the game interstate, internationally and for what could be called minority communities doesn't deserve to filter down to the peons of Lalor which includes the defunct West Lalor and Lalor Stars.
Let's not help recusitate it let's get out the .22 and finish it off..... pathetic

There is access to junior football clubs in less than 10 minutes in nearly all directions. I’d hardly think the alarm bells are ringing at AFL house.

You need to understand Lalor was what Doreen/Mernda are now 20-30 years ago. Young families establishing themselves with kids galore. It’s hardly the AFLs fault the demographic doesn’t suit junior football anymore.

 

[Rugbyrobby]

There is access to junior football clubs in less than 10 minutes in nearly all directions. I’d hardly think the alarm bells are ringing at AFL house.

You need to understand Lalor was what Doreen/Mernda are now 20-30 years ago. Young families establishing themselves with kids galore. It’s hardly the AFLs fault the demographic doesn’t suit junior football anymore.

I didn't ever say it was the AFL's fault.please don't misquote.
I said they have a role in reestablishing Australian Rules Football ( not AFL which is a league) in the wasteland that is Reservoir, Keon Park up to Lalor. Thommo have a small junior club I think.
As for the demographics a few years ago I took my son to the Lalor soccer ground and they had four pitches pumping with kids so your your comments implying it's an aging area without young families may be baseless as well

 

[just ask!!!]

Any truth to the rumour doing the rounds that the bloods lost a fair chunk of $$$$ by backing themselves against epping Friday ? Am hearing many substantial amounts

 

[10571z]

Any truth to the rumour doing the rounds that the bloods lost a fair chunk of $$$$ by backing themselves against epping Friday ? Am hearing many substantial amounts

Backing themselves with who?

This has to be MAYO

 

[just ask!!!]

Backing themselves with who?

This has to be MAYO

Against their opposition from Friday . I’ve heard it from a few different people .

 

[Big Unit 30]

Any truth to the rumour doing the rounds that the bloods lost a fair chunk of $$$$ by backing themselves against epping Friday ? Am hearing many substantial amounts

That Footyhead bloke must be an SP bookie in that case

 

[just ask!!!]

That Footyhead bloke must be an SP bookie in that case

Haha great call

 

[illumineer]

Backing themselves with who?

This has to be MAYO

Clubs put a wager on it between themselves

 

[just ask!!!]

Clubs put a wager on it between themselves

And a few confident sponsors I’m hearing

 

[10571z]

Clubs put a wager on it between themselves

No one from Lalor could be that stupid, but maybe this forum says otherwise.

 

[local footy fan]

I played at the bloods in the 90’s

Played against a the stars west lalor keon park reservoir colts also had a full book of juniors and thomastown had junior sides Which they are trying to rebuild

reservoir have been trying very hard for the last few year to rebuild juniors but it seem most of the parents want their kids at a div 1 club as west Preston has been the junior destination club around that area and I think they might be seeing a decline in numbers as well .

 

[SMEKS1]

Everyone needs to get down to Crispe Park on Saturday to see the new look reservoir!
The team are next level and what they have done from a committee leveel is outstanding.
Will be a game you wont want to miss !

 

[illumineer]

Everyone needs to get down to Crispe Park on Saturday to see the new look reservoir!
The team are next level and what they have done from a committee leveel is outstanding.
Will be a game you wont want to miss !

Is this your alt Reservoir account footyhead?

 

[Thunder1]

Was good to see Lalor competitive on Good Friday
Two questions though in relation to player points
1) Do Lalor now have 50 points each week, they only played ar 39 on the weekend but haven’t seen or read anything about extra points from NFNL
2) Rexhepi is down as a one point player, is this correct?

Some cracking games to start 2024 season this Saturday
Old Eltham vs Mernda should be a beauty
And we get to see the debuts for Ivanhoe and Parade

 

[Rusted nuts]

Was good to see Lalor competitive on Good Friday
Two questions though in relation to player points
1) Do Lalor now have 50 points each week, they only played ar 39 on the weekend but haven’t seen or read anything about extra points from NFNL
2) Rexhepi is down as a one point player, is this correct?

Some cracking games to start 2024 season this Saturday
Old Eltham vs Mernda should be a beauty
And we get to see the debuts for Ivanhoe and Parade

Reservoir afforded 50 points also?

at a guess, 3 point player with 2 point reduction for 2 years service prior?

 

[Gazman07]

Was good to see Lalor competitive on Good Friday
Two questions though in relation to player points
1) Do Lalor now have 50 points each week, they only played ar 39 on the weekend but haven’t seen or read anything about extra points from NFNL
2) Rexhepi is down as a one point player, is this correct?

Some cracking games to start 2024 season this Saturday
Old Eltham vs Mernda should be a beauty
And we get to see the debuts for Ivanhoe and Parade

Sammy is a former junior at Lalor hence the 1 point

 

[Thenorthernfootyshow]

The NFNL Show on YouTube last night, watch it today

Thanks for the plug. Facebook and YouTube type their northern footy show. Had Phil Plunkett on tonight was a ripper with him.


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[Thenorthernfootyshow]

Good job all involved with the NFS at Lalor this evening. Good luck with tomorrow's game

Chump

Thanks for the kind words. ️


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[Champ or Chump]

Nice late pick up for the Hoers last night as ex-St Kevins young gun Matt Presutto joins the club.

Can we just start NOW!!!

Chump

 

[TheWamba]

Nice late pick up for the Hoers last night as ex-St Kevins young gun Matt Presutto joins the club.

Can we just start NOW!!!

Chump

Hasn't experience taught you patience Chump?

 

[Champ or Chump]

Hasn't experience taught you patience Chump?

I'm built for speed not endurance Wamba and we have all been waiting since pre-season started. Lets get it on!!

Chump

 

[footyhead45]

I hear you when you look at the junior sides that have folded around lalor its sad, also Keon park junior club only a shadow of its former self

Mill Park very strong still( and are affiliated with Watsonia), only a few ks up the road,Lalor are relying(praying )on the non footy club next door to fund their resurgence, instead of working hard to attract juniors or getting affiliation with Mill Park