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Happy to accept fwiwFWIW new vafa president creating a big footy account and the Herald Sun doing a write up on Div1-Div4 recruits, what other nuggets does 2024 have in store? Bedford as the new mod?
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Happy to accept fwiwFWIW new vafa president creating a big footy account and the Herald Sun doing a write up on Div1-Div4 recruits, what other nuggets does 2024 have in store? Bedford as the new mod?
Good pointSo they also pinched something from Box Hill too?
We'll have it.Seeing as we are talking VFA, I heard Prahran still maintains the pokies venue they set up toward the end of their tenure in the VFA. Is this true? Seems an odd exercise for a mid divisions VAFA club to keep going on with.
Combined colours would be green-white-black-red-blue. Would be a horrible jumper even by the standards of the VAFA.Merg name, jumper to incorporate both colours.
Knowing people at SMD i believe they are happy as they areCombined colours would be green-white-black-red-blue. Would be a horrible jumper even by the standards of the VAFA.
When did all this merger talk take place?
I'm surprised that the two sides weren't more interested in merging with South Melbourne District. PH + AP would (immediately) increase numbers and remove a competitor, but does not give any access to juniors - arguably what you need for secure supply of players and get out of the D2-D4 cycle that so many clubs are stuck in. It would also give access to a better ground (AP is out of action longest due to Grand Prix damage, while Power House is a black bog most of the time). SMD not interested, or a perceived mismatch in club size?
Combined colours would be green-white-black-red-blue. Would be a horrible jumper even by the standards of the VAFA.
Wonder, wonder where the money goes?Seeing as we are talking VFA, I heard Prahran still maintains the pokies venue they set up toward the end of their tenure in the VFA. Is this true? Seems an odd exercise for a mid divisions VAFA club to keep going on with.
PayranWonder, wonder where the money goes?
Well obviously it would go a long way to funding the club's operations, just seems a huge task to undertake for a mid level district club and unique amongst footy clubs owning pokies in Melbourne in that the money doesn't go to paying overs for blokes like say Vermont et al do to bully a local league. I'm not suggesting they use it to break Amateur principles and rules. If they are they aren't doing it well to be where they are.Wonder, wonder where the money goes?
That's why I asked about the date of the merger talks. SMD had a very good season in 2022 (senior and reserve flags, fielded a thirds side), but it's only a few years (2017?) since they were at a low ebb (winless in D3). Maybe PH or AP should have sounded them out back then. Easy to say with hindsight, I suppose.Knowing people at SMD i believe they are happy as they are
Congrats to Brett Connell new CEO of Outer East comp
Had the hardest days ever at VAFA , sad he's not there with a decent board !He is the man to fix that mess.
You are kidding, right? What a shambles his tenure was, diabolical in so many ways, aptly reflected by the B Grade grand final debacle.He is the man to fix that mess.
He would seem well suited to the new roleCongrats to Brett Connell new CEO of Outer East comp
You are kidding, right? What a shambles his tenure was, diabolical in so many ways, aptly reflected by the B Grade grand final debacle.
You have no idea , he was at the helm at the worst time in recent history !You are kidding, right? What a shambles his tenure was, diabolical in so many ways, aptly reflected by the B Grade grand final debacle.
Why?You have no idea , he was at the helm at the worst time in recent history !
Ever heard of Covid and the loss of a season and a half , the explosion of girls footy and then lack of officialsWhy?
You're entitled to your opinion.Ever heard of Covid and the loss of a season and a half , the explosion of girls footy and then lack of officials
Nice name, APS.Not sure that is all Brett's fault-he had a lot to deal with.
Well aren't we all some are just more entitled than others and that is what the vafa is nowYou're entitled to your opinion.
What was wrong with the advent of women's footy in 2017? What officials????Ever heard of Covid and the loss of a season and a half , the explosion of girls footy and then lack of officials
Extra umps and by the way i WASN'T bagging girls footy , it just grew so quickWhat was wrong with the advent of women's footy in 2017? What officials????