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SnPshaker said:
You're about $10K short.

Stawell have lost Eckel, Mantell, Taylor, Motlop, Thorp, Linton, Scalanders so far with many others still tossing up what to do (Driscoll x2, Fowkes, Salmi among others to). Would expect them to slide out of the 5.

Ararat just keep getting better, SMT to be the second side, Nhill third, then who knows. MM, Dimmy, Saints Horsham and Stawell all almost on a level playing field making up numbers and then Warrack just hanging on.
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$10 short? So it's actually $50K!!!!
 
Footyz Life said:
Heard over weekend the Demons have lost the following big Names for next year - Huge Losses.
Brody Pope - Redan
Ryan Kemp - Lucindale
Ben Lakin - Birchip Watchem
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Add to this Hugo Papst, Corey Williams and a handful of depth players, 2025 is looking like being a long year for the Demons. However, they have an abundance of young talent that they can get some games into.
 
SnPshaker said:
You're about $10K short.

Stawell have lost Eckel, Mantell, Taylor, Motlop, Thorp, Linton, Scalanders so far with many others still tossing up what to do (Driscoll x2, Fowkes, Salmi among others to). Would expect them to slide out of the 5.

Ararat just keep getting better, SMT to be the second side, Nhill third, then who knows. MM, Dimmy, Saints Horsham and Stawell all almost on a level playing field making up numbers and then Warrack just hanging on.
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Not sure you are correct on Stawell losses SNP.
Expect a lot of those players you suggested will stay.
Some signatures already in.
Plus a couple if extremely good quality additions as well.
 
SpecialBruce said:
Kalkee a farming club is probably fine for now. They are stable off the field. Would be shocked if they approached a team for a merger.

Dimboola and Rupanyup aren’t stable off the field.

Rupanyup also approached a couple of other teams.

When Warrack merge in the future it will either be with Dimboola or Rupanyup. Kalkee potentially if things are different for the Kees in a few years.

No way the Thunder would entertain a merger with them
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Would think mergers to look something like Nhill/Kaniva, Dimmy/Pimp, MinMurt/Rupanyup, that leaves Warracknabeal on its own. Could poss be Kalkee/Horsham/Saints/Quantong marry up also.
 

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There’s been a heap of merger options tabled for the last 50 years across both leagues but mergers will happen organically in their own time.

Is it worth clubs doing a thorough health check of where they are at? Senior success isn’t the be all and end all. Before reading on, it’s worth noting that the salary cap is an almighty joke. Thank god, because if it was strictly enforced most clubs would be shot.



Ararat: no real issues. Very different junior structure footy wise compared to everyone else which would be worthwhile changing. Longevity: not going anywhere.



Thunder: I’m not well across this club but from the outside it seems like they are almost resigned to the fact that they will need to keep on merging to ensure their longevity.

Seniors will always be competitive, there’s no shortage of rich farmers up that way and they’ll continue to pay for travellers but there’s no kids. This won’t change ever which means it’s a matter of time until the next merge.



Warriors aren’t going anywhere. Would love to see them be a bit more competitive premierships wise.



Demons and saints are strong in all facets.



Nhill: still building nicely senior footy wise but are a worry with juniors. This will never change. There’s just not enough kids in Nhill. A merger may be the path forward with Nhill as the main base. KLU an option?



MM: are strong across the whole club but need to upgrade facilities



Dimboola: are a worry. Need to pay for outsiders to prop up their Senior side. Their junior numbers simply can’t sustain their Senior grades. They could battle on as is forever but will never thrive without dimboolas population growing.

Merge? Thunder? Pimp?



Warrack: biggest worry in the league.

Reserves teams getting thrashed every weekend is a key indicator of where your club is at. Junior numbers a worry. Warracknabeal population continues to decline, merger has to be on the cards. Who with? Thunder? Kalkee?
 
Interesting that Warracknabeal has over 2k people, it's not like they are the smallest town in the Wimmera league. I could see why they don't want to merge
 
Shitkicker said:
There’s been a heap of merger options tabled for the last 50 years across both leagues but mergers will happen organically in their own time.

Is it worth clubs doing a thorough health check of where they are at? Senior success isn’t the be all and end all. Before reading on, it’s worth noting that the salary cap is an almighty joke. Thank god, because if it was strictly enforced most clubs would be shot.



Ararat: no real issues. Very different junior structure footy wise compared to everyone else which would be worthwhile changing. Longevity: not going anywhere.



Thunder: I’m not well across this club but from the outside it seems like they are almost resigned to the fact that they will need to keep on merging to ensure their longevity.

Seniors will always be competitive, there’s no shortage of rich farmers up that way and they’ll continue to pay for travellers but there’s no kids. This won’t change ever which means it’s a matter of time until the next merge.



Warriors aren’t going anywhere. Would love to see them be a bit more competitive premierships wise.



Demons and saints are strong in all facets.



Nhill: still building nicely senior footy wise but are a worry with juniors. This will never change. There’s just not enough kids in Nhill. A merger may be the path forward with Nhill as the main base. KLU an option?



MM: are strong across the whole club but need to upgrade facilities



Dimboola: are a worry. Need to pay for outsiders to prop up their Senior side. Their junior numbers simply can’t sustain their Senior grades. They could battle on as is forever but will never thrive without dimboolas population growing.

Merge? Thunder? Pimp?



Warrack: biggest worry in the league.

Reserves teams getting thrashed every weekend is a key indicator of where your club is at. Junior numbers a worry. Warracknabeal population continues to decline, merger has to be on the cards. Who with? Thunder? Kalkee?
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Re MM and their facilities ... Minyip just got $2million per their Facebook -

Pretty massive for them.
 
Purrfect Pussies said:
Maybe the new Warracknabeal Energy HUB with 200 wind turbines will bring new jobs, families and money to town.

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As contentious as they are, these projects (wind farms, rare earth mining, and whatever else might be out there) do offer some opportunity for sporting teams. I suspect some will fall by the wayside, but it seems almost a done deal that others will proceed.
 

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SpecialBruce said:
Warrack are too pigheaded to merge. They think they will be challenging in three years or so.

When Rupanyup and Dimboola called them for merger discussions, they should have entertained the idea at least and not shut it down straight away.
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Back in 2001 Brim had a bank balance of $60k and consisted of Warracknabeal players mostly. I know a legend of Beulah back then who said that Beulah should've merged with Brim! Instead they went to Warracknabeal and they win a flag from
Memory under ole mate Gerard Bibby.
You are correct in that Warracknabeal are too pigheaded!!
 

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Dunno much but he would want to be bloody good to save the demons for a very long season! Could we see them finishing dead last? When was the last time that would have happened? Hearing rumours warrack have recruited very well but are keeping it all under wraps and in house at this stage time will certainly tell.
 
All seems pretty grim for the demon at the moment, but true to their form they know how to prove everyone wrong with their depth to cover spots. Just don't think the Al Mckinnons and Brad Hartigans can keep ticking the legs over for them.

What do the Ins & outs look like so far rather than reading through here and seeing Facebook posts etc.?

Ararat
INS: Naish McRoberts (Known Gun), Harry Ganley ( Good Player), Nick Pell, Sam Lowes
OUTS: NIL?????? Scary

Stawell
INS: Lachlan Holm, Andrew Lowe , Harry Grintel ( Vfl Based), Paul Summers ( HDFNL Leading goal scorer)
OUTS: Tom Eckle ( Leauge Medalist 2024), Sean Mantell ( Good Player), Mitchell Taylor( Known Gun), Mitch Thorp ( Known Gun), J.Linton, J.Folwkes, B.Davis, J. Welsh,& A. Driscoll Not going round?

Minyip Murtoa:
INS: Cooper Anderson,Jack Boschen, Aidan Kidd, Dusty Oakley
Outs: Jye Walter, Jae Mcgrath ( retiring?)

Warracknabeal:
INS: Matt Johns from injury, otherwise Unknown? Supposedly picked up as the rumors go a carload from Adelaide?
OUTS: Jayke Hellmans, Tyson Hunt, Jai Kovasteff, John Martin

Dimboola:
INS: Simon Hobbs ( Known Gun), Jonathon Ross ( good Player), Jayden Kuhne, Mitchell O’Donnell ( Known Gun), Matt Lobbe ( EX-AFL) Heard Peter Weir was going there or kalkee too.
OUTS: Patrick Lindsay

Nhill:
INS: Darcy Reid, Kobe Hodges
Outs: Pat Purcell, Jordan Zeitz, Jake Harrap ( Known Gun), Dylan Ridding ( Good Player)

SMT
INS: Braydon Ison other than that nothing confirmed?? They will always have a good group of travling squad though.
OUTS: Brad Lowe ( Known Gun), Kai Sheers, Liam Nelson ( Known Gun), Nick Yarran, Rupert Sangster, T.Schumann, P.Weir, L.Stewart,O.Smith

Horsham Demons
INS: Bronte Campbell
OUTS: R. Kemp ( Known Gun), B.Lakin ( Known Gun), B.Pope ( Known Gun), H.Papst ( Good Player), C.Williams, C.Williams, J.Motton ( Good Player), B.Janetzki.

Horsham Saints
INS: Keegan Mellington ( Good Player)
Outs: Pat Knott, and about 16 ressies fellas Following shagga Coombe..


Anyone fill in the blanks or delete the potential false or changes.

Youd think on sliding player lists and “ On paper” Ararat sit a clear top of table and the likes of Burras, thunder & Maybe the Roos Fight it out for 2nd & 3rd
 
Gonearethe80s! said:
All seems pretty grim for the demon at the moment, but true to their form they know how to prove everyone wrong with their depth to cover spots. Just don't think the Al Mckinnons and Brad Hartigans can keep ticking the legs over for them.

What do the Ins & outs look like so far rather than reading through here and seeing Facebook posts etc.?

Ararat
INS: Naish McRoberts (Known Gun), Harry Ganley ( Good Player), Nick Pell, Sam Lowes
OUTS: NIL?????? Scary

Stawell
INS: Lachlan Holm, Andrew Lowe , Harry Grintel ( Vfl Based), Paul Summers ( HDFNL Leading goal scorer)
OUTS: Tom Eckle ( Leauge Medalist 2024), Sean Mantell ( Good Player), Mitchell Taylor( Known Gun), Mitch Thorp ( Known Gun), J.Linton, J.Folwkes, B.Davis, J. Welsh,& A. Driscoll Not going round?

Minyip Murtoa:
INS: Cooper Anderson,Jack Boschen, Aidan Kidd, Dusty Oakley
Outs: Jye Walter, Jae Mcgrath ( retiring?)

Warracknabeal:
INS: Matt Johns from injury, otherwise Unknown? Supposedly picked up as the rumors go a carload from Adelaide?
OUTS: Jayke Hellmans, Tyson Hunt, Jai Kovasteff, John Martin

Dimboola:
INS: Simon Hobbs ( Known Gun), Jonathon Ross ( good Player), Jayden Kuhne, Mitchell O’Donnell ( Known Gun), Matt Lobbe ( EX-AFL) Heard Peter Weir was going there or kalkee too.
OUTS: Patrick Lindsay

Nhill:
INS: Darcy Reid, Kobe Hodges
Outs: Pat Purcell, Jordan Zeitz, Jake Harrap ( Known Gun), Dylan Ridding ( Good Player)

SMT
INS: Braydon Ison other than that nothing confirmed?? They will always have a good group of travling squad though.
OUTS: Brad Lowe ( Known Gun), Kai Sheers, Liam Nelson ( Known Gun), Nick Yarran, Rupert Sangster, T.Schumann, P.Weir, L.Stewart,O.Smith

Horsham Demons
INS: Bronte Campbell
OUTS: R. Kemp ( Known Gun), B.Lakin ( Known Gun), B.Pope ( Known Gun), H.Papst ( Good Player), C.Williams, C.Williams, J.Motton ( Good Player), B.Janetzki.

Horsham Saints
INS: Keegan Mellington ( Good Player)
Outs: Pat Knott, and about 16 ressies fellas Following shagga Coombe..


Anyone fill in the blanks or delete the potential false or changes.

Youd think on sliding player lists and “ On paper” Ararat sit a clear top of table and the likes of Burras, thunder & Maybe the Roos Fight it out for 2nd & 3rd
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Minyip Murtoa has signed a ruckman from Albury, missing piece to there puzzle if he lives up to the hype
 

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