WRFL Div 2 Discussion 2024

[Avg at best]

Manor Lakes wanting senior players according to theee Facebook page, well they’re looking for thirds players not necessarily senior and reserves. Good for them and good for the comp to see them back.

 

[SeaSide]

I know Coburg-Fitzroy played in the VFL in the late 1990s.

Does anyone know the depth of involvement from Fitzroy in this short-term venture? (Fitzroy FC Pty Ltd? Brisbane Lions FC?). I thought Dyson Hore-Lacy was involved somewhere along the line.

Speaking with the President of Fitzroy after a CY’s v Lions game at the Fearon, we at Wlli were given the recent history of the FFC by their President.

Dyson H-L was the architect of the club's re-emergence. By amalgamating with Uni Reds, the FFC maintained its continuous playing record, albeit in three competitions: VFA, VFL, and VAFA.

Dyson insisted that Brisbane was to be a new and separate entity, totally divorced from the original FFC.

The current Fitzroy Football Club, B Section 2025, maintains that it is the original FFC and maintains all past records.

1883 Fitzroy.

Includes University Reds FC
Foundation date confirmed at 1883
137 years documented on field participation since 1883​

Fitzroy was the first team to win a VFL Grand Final. Established in 1883, the Fitzroy Football Club became a foundation team in the Victorian Football League in 1897, being the only Victorian club to have played in the VFA, VFL and VAFA.

In 1996, the AFL and the Brisbane Bears had done a deal where Brisbane took on Fitzroy's debts, following several failed amalgamations and relocations with VFL clubs as: -

1980 Sydney Lions
1986 & 1994 Melbourne Lions
1989 Fitzroy Bulldogs
1996 North Fitzroy Kangaroos
1996 Brisbane Lions

Prior to the start of the 1996 season, and in the wake of Fitzroy not having an AFL team, was approached by University Reds, amalgamated, and renamed the 'Fitzroy Reds'. With the former Fitzroy Football Club's blessing plus some sponsorship, playing in the Fitzroy guernsey and out of Fitzroy Football Club's traditional home, the Brunswick Street Oval.

The club's moniker remains the 'Lions', having not reverted to its former nickname, the 'Gorillas'. Today, the club fields men's and women's teams in the Victorian Amateur Football Association and other junior leagues.

The relocation of the club's moniker to Brisbane, replacing the 'Bear', strengthened the supporter bases in Queensland and Victoria, which was an excellent strategic move.

 

[SeaSide]

Always doubters for struggling clubs, would love to see him have the opportunity as a head coach and make the club competitive, keep putting down the club mate, they will win a few

Can only hope he does well!

 

[Dogs till i die]

Manor Lakes wanting senior players according to theee Facebook page, well they’re looking for thirds players not necessarily senior and reserves. Good for them and good for the comp to see them back.

Would be good to see them back, have appointed an U18.5 coach as well as Tarneit.

Tarneit beat ML in the U16 (2) GF this past season and both looking to field U18.5 teams in 2025 each for the first time (think I'm right).

The Thirds comp proving a good stepping stone for teams like Glenorden and ML to get back into senior ranks and for new clubs like Eynesbury.

 

[ave_mid]

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The Thirds comp proving a good stepping stone for teams like Glenorden and ML to get back into senior ranks and for new clubs like Eynesbury.

Eynesbury need to decide RDFL or WFNL can’t sit in thirds forever


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[Dogs till i die]

Eynesbury need to decide RDFL or WFNL can’t sit in thirds forever


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Agree. The RDFL being declared a "premier" country league would make it more difficult for a small club like Eynesbury to be competitive there.

WRFL D2/3 might suit better, but they do have a strong netball component. Time for the WFNL to secure a 2nd netball facility closer to its growth areas away from Footscray or to allow clubs with netball facilities (eg Rams) to play their netball at the same time / venue as their men's footy.

 

[Vlodrive]

Agree. The RDFL being declared a "premier" country league would make it more difficult for a small club like Eynesbury to be competitive there.

WRFL D2/3 might suit better, but they do have a strong netball component. Time for the WFNL to secure a 2nd netball facility closer to its growth areas away from Footscray or to allow clubs with netball facilities (eg Rams) to play their netball at the same time / venue as their men's footy.

Can't see the RDFNL wanting another western suburbs team, yes Eynesburys juniors compete in that comp but I think the next inclusion will be a Sunbury team, whether it be Rupertswood or the Kangaroos for senior football & netball.

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[Avg at best]

Would be good to see them back, have appointed an U18.5 coach as well as Tarneit.

Tarneit beat ML in the U16 (2) GF this past season and both looking to field U18.5 teams in 2025 each for the first time (think I'm right).

The Thirds comp proving a good stepping stone for teams like Glenorden and ML to get back into senior ranks and for new clubs like Eynesbury.

Manor Lakes have a pretty good group of people down there whom I know pretty well. Expecting things to be better for them this time around and doing it right by building a solid junior program in readiness for Seniors.

 

[unwise gamgee]

Can't see the RDFNL wanting another western suburbs team, yes Eynesburys juniors compete in that comp but I think the next inclusion will be a Sunbury team, whether it be Rupertswood or the Kangaroos for senior football & netball.

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reading on the other forums it looks like rupo might have burned their bridges on the way out so it looks like sunbury roos or bust for the riddell league

 

[Vlodrive]

reading on the other forums it looks like rupo might have burned their bridges on the way out so it looks like sunbury roos or bust for the riddell league

Unless the RDFNL go back to two divisions like they had years ago I just can't see any western teams coming in now. The Eagles juniors have been in the league for a few years now? Where do they head once they've grown up?

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[nickdaicos]

First time poster, just moved & looking for a club and been looking at this division for now to get my feel for footy here and see what it’s like compared to back home. Anyone recommend a club that’s looking for a small forward/midfielder 23 years old. I have had a look at all the clubs but pretty hard to know anything as I don’t know much at all about clubs etc


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[carltonblues24]

First time poster, just moved & looking for a club and been looking at this division for now to get my feel for footy here and see what it’s like compared to back home. Anyone recommend a club that’s looking for a small forward/midfielder 23 years old. I have had a look at all the clubs but pretty hard to know anything as I don’t know much at all about clubs etc


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Reach out to teams that could benefit from adding players and are mid to bottom range on the table

Tarniet titans
Laverton Magpies
Sunshine Heights
North Sunshine

 

[leo tolstoy]

First time poster, just moved & looking for a club and been looking at this division for now to get my feel for footy here and see what it’s like compared to back home. Anyone recommend a club that’s looking for a small forward/midfielder 23 years old. I have had a look at all the clubs but pretty hard to know anything as I don’t know much at all about clubs etc


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You haven’t really given much but seeing as you posted this on the EDFL Div 2 as well you must be somewhat near Ballarat Road. If you want senior/seconds football then Burnside Heights. If you are happy with Friday night football and closer yo the city maybe Yarraville.

 

[ave_mid]

Unless the RDFNL go back to two divisions like they had years ago I just can't see any western teams coming in now. The Eagles juniors have been in the league for a few years now? Where do they head once they've grown up?

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Honestly don’t understand how
The RDFL are still around

Melton south would have been very competitive in WFNL

Melton Centrals maybe mid pack
Div 2

Eyensbury come in time

Wouldn’t be many teams left to play RDFL


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[nickdaicos]

You haven’t really given much but seeing as you posted this on the EDFL Div 2 as well you must be somewhat near Ballarat Road. If you want senior/seconds football then Burnside Heights. If you are happy with Friday night football and closer yo the city maybe Yarraville.

I’m in the Sunbury area but don’t mind travelling for footy! So that’s why I thought I might hit up a few and see what people think. Thank you, I’m gonna have a look at those!


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[nickdaicos]

Reach out to teams that could benefit from adding players and are mid to bottom range on the table

Tarniet titans
Laverton Magpies
Sunshine Heights
North Sunshine

Awesome thank you! Will do


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[leo tolstoy]

I’m in the Sunbury area but don’t mind travelling for footy! So that’s why I thought I might hit up a few and see what people think. Thank you, I’m gonna have a look at those!


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Just go to one of the Sunbury teams then, there is 5 if you count Diggers Rest.

 

[youraveragejoeblow2]

First time poster, just moved & looking for a club and been looking at this division for now to get my feel for footy here and see what it’s like compared to back home. Anyone recommend a club that’s looking for a small forward/midfielder 23 years old. I have had a look at all the clubs but pretty hard to know anything as I don’t know much at all about clubs etc


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Western Rams mate

 

[poorboy32]

Western Rams mate

Div 2 is a very low standard

 

[roarin sunbury lion]

I’m in the Sunbury area but don’t mind travelling for footy! So that’s why I thought I might hit up a few and see what people think. Thank you, I’m gonna have a look at those!


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If you’re good go to the lions, if you go alright go to diggers, if you’re ok go to the kangaroos or rupo, if you have two left feet and can only manage a three on a beep test go to east Sunbury

 

[Survey]

If you’re good go to the lions, if you go alright go to diggers, if you’re ok go to the kangaroos or rupo, if you have two left feet and can only manage a three on a beep test go to east Sunbury

 

[unwise gamgee]

I’m in the Sunbury area but don’t mind travelling for footy! So that’s why I thought I might hit up a few and see what people think. Thank you, I’m gonna have a look at those!


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here's my clubs map mate