We decided to take the kids for a day trip to Bendigo for the Dolphins game up there. Good day out, Bendigo are playing pretty spirited footy, so Frankston's win was very handy. Very firm playing surface and a strong and fluky crosswind made accuracy difficult. Very impressed with our boys' perseverance throughout the day - and the manner in which they shut the Gold down early in the last was a sign of a confident team. Bendigo will get better and have some pretty talented footballers - think they need the locals to get behind the team a bit more though as the crowd was fairly small for a game at QEO.
On a sour note, was informed at the gate that our Frankston memberships were "not relevant here". That's the first time I've been charged full price as a visiting member at a VFL game....only $5 yes, but I thought this was a blanket rule for all clubs??
I'd email both the VFL and Bendigo to let them know that you were charged full price with an away membership. I don't think that should be happening.
It was a solid performance from the Dolphs. Poor kicking at goal kept Bendigo in the game (12 more scoring hots at 1/2 time for a 22 point lead!!), but I give credit to the Gold they played very hard the entire day.
I was pretty impressed with how organised they were, you could definitely see what Aussie Jones is trying to get them to do, so full credit to him. It would take a huge effort for them to get a win this season but if they can keep the better players from this group and add a few they could pinch a couple at home next year.
To be honest I think they need a partial alignment for a few years while they get on their feet, relying on VFL listed guys traveling from Melbourne isnt a recipe for success.
I wonder if St Kilda are interested in splitting between Sandy and Bendigo? It might work well for all three parties?