Pendles1991
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And they would be..
2025 player moves - ins and outs
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I'd reckon there'd be more than two.
There would be a fair few clubs who may follow their lead and go to the SFL, EFL or NFL based on how the Bullants fare. The divisional clubs in the VAFA are only seen as a revenue source from affiliation fees by HQ and they get little in return as they play second fiddle to the old boys clubs. I reckon that the VAFA will lose a division's worth of clubs to other leagues inside the next 5-10 years.
There would be a fair few clubs who may follow their lead and go to the SFL, EFL or NFL based on how the Bullants fare. The divisional clubs in the VAFA are only seen as a revenue source from affiliation fees by HQ and they get little in return as they play second fiddle to the old boys clubs. I reckon that the VAFA will lose a division's worth of clubs to other leagues inside the next 5-10 years.
localfootylegend23
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Which ones? I heard some faint rumors on aquinas OC, they have had number and home ground problems with the school, not had u19s for a while (1700 kids from yr7-12 there). Only thing is the EFNL women's secton is nowhere near the VAFA's quality (no reserves, 6 team top division for a while there. A club wide vote might not work there.
Others might be eley park or box hill north, BHN have established a 3rds team and really sorted themselves out over the last couple of years, i wouldn't expect them to go into the unknown. Eley would cop bigger scores than nunawading and CNMLOC when they first started, wouldn't make much sense for them to go there either.
localfootylegend23
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I've heard they are trying to address these issues as more & more leave. There a few positive stories of non old boys clubs, fitzroy coming to a couple of kicks away from staying up in the top division, Glen eira and parkside have had 3/4 promotions in a row now into the top 3 divisions, its not all doom and gloom. (glen eira have actually hooked a school into being a feeder program now through their u19s)
I'm not sure its the 100% the Vafa's fault for bulleen temp having a terrible club culture + nobody hanging around past u19 level even though they have a great junior club. Some onus has to be on the them, moving league will hopefully kickstart addressing some of those issues in the long run.
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I thought south Belgrave are going to be on the decline,I don't think so, loading up for another tilt.
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Tucker initially told clubs before Christmas he either wasn’t going to play footy - was completely over it - or was just going to play with mates at Upper Gully.
SB have made him an eye watering offer.
I see the new coach is right on board parroting the bullshit company line.
No salary cap at South Belgrave!
Incoming South Belgrave coach Kristan Height said the package of recruits had existing connections at the club and would provide a lift across the ground.
“The main avenue there is because they’ve got mates at the club,” he said.
“That’s what you play local footy for – is to play with your mates and a few of those guys were just looking for a change.
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I’m sure he knows people there.
I’d dispute that’s the “main avenue” for him to the club.
The main avenue is the money they’re paying him under the table.
They’re cheats, simple
Anyway, good luck to those D1 clubs playing by the rules. You’ll need it.
I’d dispute that’s the “main avenue” for him to the club.
The main avenue is the money they’re paying him under the table.
They’re cheats, simple
Anyway, good luck to those D1 clubs playing by the rules. You’ll need it.
