Discussion for what has been announced so far:
* Dispanding of the NEAFL
* Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, GWS AFL sides invited into new competion
* Southport Sharks, Redlands, Canberra Demons, Sydney University, Aspley likely to join
* VFL to be renamed (again) - Possibly as ESSL - Eastern Seaboard State League (Or similar)
* Possible alignments or NEAFL standalone clubs with AFL NEAFL clubs (eg. Gold Coast with Southport Sharks etc)
* Travel costs to be met by AFL
* Tasmania not invited in 2021 despite roadmap
What else? Feel free to add what I've missed!
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No, I certainly would not. Thats what worries me.
AFL cannot possibly force the VFA teams to have AFL players in their teams and rule their teams. Who gives a stuff where the fringe players not getting an AFL play. They can play scratch matches on the moon, just leave footy alone. You have slaughtered local and country football Australia wide. These moron hanger on executives are getting paid a truckload to wreck our once great game. The current VFA clubs should band together as well as all local clubs and Leagues Victoria wide and tell the AFL GERMS to go jump.
In reply to No, I certainly would not. by Bearsman
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Redland Bombers and Canberra Demons are out, Sydney Uni still undecided
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Any word on Aspley, SouthPort and Sydney Uni? Surely the window for entering the competition must be closing shortly. VFA clubs have already had to submit their applications.
I understand an announcement on the new competition and teams involved could be made by Friday
I've heard that Syd Uni, Southport and Aspley have all bidded.
Hearing that we could have a major announcement tomorrow from the AFL. If not tomorrow, then definitely next week.
Welcome aboard Queenslander. It sounds like Friday will be a day when we get to find out what shape next year might take.