Since it’s off season i decided to ask what does the future of the comp look like long term and what it means for the standalone clubs since it has become clear we are disposable to the afl and we will have to go without the afl some day

An interesting read:

https://thewestsider.com.au/can-vfl-clubs-survive-without-pokies/

What does gentrification mean for the long term future of the standalone clubs we don’t have the luxury of being a national brand like the afl clubs so what can vfl clubs do to make sure they have continued support even though the suburbs demographic that they represent changing for example williamstown has become probably the most upper class area of western Melbourne.

Paul Amy has penned another excellent article (behind a paywall) on the dangers that clubs including Coburg face in the modern landscape and called on the VFA clubs to honour the name of the competition.

If I can find a link to the article, I'll post it up.  It appeared in Mondays Herald-Sun. 

Frankston had the Geddes Medal count last night.....

3rd - Jackson Voss

2nd - Taine Barlow

1st - Tom Blamires

Congrats to Tom on a great season. Amazed to hear he has never played midfield prior to this season!

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21

Footscray vs Southport at Ikon Park 2:15pm 7mate/7plus

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These are the results the club has announced so far:

VFL:

Jack McFarlane Medal (Best and Fairest): Tom Hird

Best and Fairest Runner-Up: Harvey Hooper

Ted & Rob Freyer Memorial Trophy (Most Determined): Tom Graham

Tom Lahiff Trophy (Spirit of the Borough): Dyson Turner-Heppell

Best First-Year Player: AJ Kuol Mun