B Section Premier B - 2025

[jarrod_island_doggies]

Jack McKay from the Roys to Upwey- Tecoma in the OEFNL

This is a tough one, Jack has been a v handy player for us

 

[Stinga]

This is a tough one, Jack has been a v handy player for us

A hard spot to replace with a strong key forward that is also very skilled as a ruckman. Must hang onto Harvey or the forward line looks pretty thin for forward 50 targets without replacements.

 

[Jascave]

With the VAFA sections now set for 2025, next comes the season fixture.

This is how I reckon Round 1 of the 2025 VAFA Premier B season would look like:

Hampton Rovers v Old Geelong
Old Carey v Caulfield Grammarians
Old Ivanhoe v Old Melburnians
Williamstown CYMS v Fitzroy
Old Camberwell v Old Trinity

 

[bedford]

With the VAFA sections now set for 2025, next comes the season fixture.

This is how I reckon Round 1 of the 2025 VAFA Premier B season would look like:

Hampton Rovers v Old Geelong
Old Carey v Caulfield Grammarians
Old Ivanhoe v Old Melburnians
Williamstown CYMS v Fitzroy
Old Camberwell v Old Trinity

Why

 

[Oraaaaazio]

Looks like Ben Harding has left OM's for Leongatha

He has, apparently a link with former Leongatha coach Matt Mansfield? Have heard Harding is a ball magnet, what's his disposal like? Quality player?

 

[Mr Platinum]

He has, apparently a link with former Leongatha coach Matt Mansfield? Have heard Harding is a ball magnet, what's his disposal like? Quality player?

Get’s it plenty but doesn’t hurt you with it like the elite users at VAFA A grade level(referring to the ex AFL mids), but certainly a very nice player at that level. Will be one of the best in the competition, a terrific get.

From OM’s perspective a real hammer blow.

 

[Oraaaaazio]

Get’s it plenty but doesn’t hurt you with it like the elite users at VAFA A grade level(referring to the ex AFL mids), but certainly a very nice player at that level. Will be one of the best in the competition, a terrific get.

From OM’s perspective a real hammer blow.

Thanks for the response, they already had 2 of the best few mids in the comp!

Wonder how many players OM lose with the relegation. Do VAFA sides usually lose many players when going down?

 

[Mike Olotripo]

Thanks for the response, they already had 2 of the best few mids in the comp!

Wonder how many players OM lose with the relegation. Do VAFA sides usually lose many players when going down?

VAFA clubs lose players on the way up and way down.

The lure of cash in this current economic environment is also impacting clubs and players. It hasn't been a huge factor for the past 5-10 years, but it is really coming back into the scene now.

 

[Keano15]

VAFA clubs lose players on the way up and way down.

The lure of cash in this current economic environment is also impacting clubs and players. It hasn't been a huge factor for the past 5-10 years, but it is really coming back into the scene now.

The country and suburban leagues have picked up their game around attracting talent. Cash is the main driver, however accommodation (for parents coming to watch as well), job opportunities etc are also on the table.

Career support has been the main weapon for VAFA clubs, however now it is really about keeping groups of mates together and utilising their loyalty to each other as much as to the club.

When unemployment starts to go up the tables will turn again but those of us in the VAFA are in for a rough period.

 

[bedford]

VAFA clubs lose players on the way up and way down.

The lure of cash in this current economic environment is also impacting clubs and players. It hasn't been a huge factor for the past 5-10 years, but it is really coming back into the scene now.

Incredible even players on the fringe of seniors in C grade getting offered 800 a game

 

[God Yeah]

Incredible even players on the fringe of seniors in C grade getting offered 800 a game

Wasn't that long ago that De La 2's (some just out of 19's) were being offered silly money to go and play in Div 3 EFL and SFL. We let them go, never look a gift horse in the mouth.

 

[Mike Olotripo]

Incredible even players on the fringe of seniors in C grade getting offered 800 a game

that is crazy money being offered about, and surely a bit of mayo has been added there.

 

[bedford]

that is crazy money being offered about, and surely a bit of mayo has been added there.

NO

 

[iDon]

that is crazy money being offered about, and surely a bit of mayo has been added there.

yes plenty of mayo on that.

 

[Jascave]

If there was a TAB Sportsbet market on the 2025 Premier B season, which team would be the favourite to win the premiership next season?

On 5002X using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[bedford]

If there was a TAB Sportsbet market on the 2025 Premier B season, which team would be the favourite to win the premiership next season?

On 5002X using BigFooty.com mobile app

Ask them

 

[Max Leader]

If there was a TAB Sportsbet market on the 2025 Premier B season, which team would be the favourite to win the premiership next season?

On 5002X using BigFooty.com mobile app

OT

 

[mercury48]

Old Geelong have signed former West Coast player Jackson Nelson

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Jackson Nelson

Age

28

Ht

187cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.8

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

184.8

3star

D

14.8

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

2.3

3star

MG

171.8

3star

D

8.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

127.0

3star

. Played in the WAFL for West Coast reserves after being delisted a couple of years ago. 28 yrs old and still plenty to offer. Decent signing.

 

[Mr Platinum]

Old Geelong have signed former West Coast player Jackson Nelson. Played in the WAFL for West Coast reserves after being delisted a couple of years ago. 28 yrs old and still plenty to offer. Decent signing.

Decent? That’s a huge signing for the Oggers! Great people and a great club, they have an amazing network and two schools to draw from, would love to see them in A Grade soon.

 

[SeaSide]

Incredible even players on the fringe of seniors in C grade getting offered 800 a game

Where? (and who?)

 

[SeaSide]

Nathan Brown has left OG's to go back to OM's. Will HQ schedule this clash for Round 1?

He lives in Willi!
Watch this space!!!

 

[pazza]

Apparently the Hoers have recruited well so far.

 

[CARLTON2011]

Training starts Monday for some Clubs.

 

[Blood Stained Angels]

VAFA clubs lose players on the way up and way down.

The lure of cash in this current economic environment is also impacting clubs and players. It hasn't been a huge factor for the past 5-10 years, but it is really coming back into the scene now.

Cash is King $$$$$$