SEASON 2025

[MortlockWatcher]

I think the days of clubs dictating to EFNL clubs where they want to start are over given the issues with the entry of clubs recently and the re-jigging of the competition structure that it prompted.

Prospective clubs that nominate a division publicly in the future would probably get a cool reception and a likely rejection, with very few 'yes' votes from Division 1, 2 and 3 clubs as they are the most affected in these cases.

 

[ManInWhite]

Having been back at EFL past 2 years I can see they would be a good match in D3. Also means they would travel to Fair Park, FTG, UFTG, Knox, Scoresby and Silvan. Good opportunity to start some rivalry rounds in the future. Another reason I think the league would be keen on grabbing Belgrave as well.

 

[bbtv]

Having been back at EFL past 2 years I can see they would be a good match in D3. Also means they would travel to Fair Park, FTG, UFTG, Knox, Scoresby and Silvan. Good opportunity to start some rivalry rounds in the future. Another reason I think the league would be keen on grabbing Belgrave as well.

If I’m Belgrave it would be a no brainer to be playing these clubs and your local rival.

Hypothetically if Pakenham leave then Belgrave are the odd ones out in Div 1. All the other clubs are an hour plus away from them except Seville who are every chance to be promoted next year.

 

[Pendles1991]

I think you’ll find they’ve already been told their starting point and it was stipulated it’ll be a couple of rungs lower than Div 2…….

Don't believe that's correct. Have it on pretty good authority that the EFNL has asked them to go div 2, and Upwey were sussing whether to go div 2 or 3. Only reason they'd go div 3 would be the rivalries. But im quite confident it will be div 2 they will go to.

 

[Ata Glance]

Don't believe that's correct. Have it on pretty good authority that the EFNL has asked them to go div 2, and Upwey were sussing whether to go div 2 or 3. Only reason they'd go div 3 would be the rivalries. But im quite confident it will be div 2 they will go to.

Agree, they would pants sides like Silvan. Div 2 would be a good fit to start and then find their level from there on. Might also start others on the boundary looking at options as the outlook in this competition doesn’t fill you with any confidence or optimism.


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[ManInWhite]

Interesting to see the ad for Umpire Coaches on the league Facebook page. I'm definitely armchair expert status having being childishly culled from the YRUA Facebook page the night I announced myself moving back to EFNL but that's another story. The people who I still speak with all tend to agree that someone was lined up when the previous incumbent was called in for tea and bikkies. The Assoc president had even said to people to expect an announcement very soon. The fact that a month has gone by and pre-season is only about 5 weeks away - and that a plea has now gone out for all coaches, I'm wondering whether the next in line has got cold feet at last minute? Usual process would be to appoint the new person and then have them form their own coaching panel. The fact that league have now advertised for all positions makes me wonder whether Plan B is in action??