Was down at Frankston tonight to hear Jackson Kornberg address the room. Quite a few positives to take out of it:
- One of Kornberg's main focuses is forming strong connections with the playing group. He made a really good point about this being a semi-professional league with part time footballers who also have a day job to manage (and not necessarily office jobs, some are also tradies putting in a day of physical labour) who then have to go up against full-time AFL players who would be far more rested leading up to the game. In a league like that, you need your club to be a place where players enjoy being at.
- I was also very excited to hear the phrase "Frankston premiership" used. It's obviously an uphill battle to contend for a flag, and maybe we'll never get there, but it's very encouraging that premiership contention is on the agenda.
- The club wants to have more Friday and Saturday night games as those tend to draw the best crowds. Saturday afternoons aren't ideal since they clash with local footy. Getting an Anzac Eve game is also on the agenda since our game against Port Melbourne this year was such a success.
- Off the field, the club's now able to use the oval during the pre-season rather than having to move to alternate venues due to the turf being redone, which is a huge plus. We're generally not an easy beat on our own ground due to the unique shape so being able to train and host practice matches there during the preseason is an extra advantage.
Having now met both our new CEO Fraser Bayne and coach Jackson Kornberg, I have to say they're both very impressive. Engaging and attentive people both of them. Both have already shown a willingness to let their actions speak louder than words and are being very proactive about building into 2024. While I feel horribly pessimistic about the future of standalone clubs like ours in the VFL, I can't help feel some cautious optimism about where these two fellas can take us. I just hope they haven't arrived too late. Season 2024 should be an interesting ride at Frankston Park.
Was down at Frankston tonight to hear Jackson Kornberg address the room. Quite a few positives to take out of it:
- One of Kornberg's main focuses is forming strong connections with the playing group. He made a really good point about this being a semi-professional league with part time footballers who also have a day job to manage (and not necessarily office jobs, some are also tradies putting in a day of physical labour) who then have to go up against full-time AFL players who would be far more rested leading up to the game. In a league like that, you need your club to be a place where players enjoy being at.
- I was also very excited to hear the phrase "Frankston premiership" used. It's obviously an uphill battle to contend for a flag, and maybe we'll never get there, but it's very encouraging that premiership contention is on the agenda.
- The club wants to have more Friday and Saturday night games as those tend to draw the best crowds. Saturday afternoons aren't ideal since they clash with local footy. Getting an Anzac Eve game is also on the agenda since our game against Port Melbourne this year was such a success.
- Off the field, the club's now able to use the oval during the pre-season rather than having to move to alternate venues due to the turf being redone, which is a huge plus. We're generally not an easy beat on our own ground due to the unique shape so being able to train and host practice matches there during the preseason is an extra advantage.
It was a god night at Frankston, around 70 members and fans there. Plenty to look forward to in 2024,
With his very poor record at Sandy as senior coach I don't Jake Batchelor going any higher!
Having now met both our new CEO Fraser Bayne and coach Jackson Kornberg, I have to say they're both very impressive. Engaging and attentive people both of them. Both have already shown a willingness to let their actions speak louder than words and are being very proactive about building into 2024. While I feel horribly pessimistic about the future of standalone clubs like ours in the VFL, I can't help feel some cautious optimism about where these two fellas can take us. I just hope they haven't arrived too late. Season 2024 should be an interesting ride at Frankston Park.
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