VFL vs. SANFL

Submitted by iceman on
Don't want to keep bringing up the same topics but just a couple of points. We all know the arguments about why some players choose to play in the SANFL rather than the VFL once delisted, retired etc. etc. from an AFL club. Or a young player looking for opportunity. One thing that bothers me is that alot of youngsters coming out of the TAC get offered a spot with a SANFL team thinking that if they stick at it in Victoria their chances of still getting drafted are unlikely. WE need to make it more attractive for youngsters to stick around in the VFL and realise that they are Football Clubs just the same as any other club. I Think the Alignments are slowly killing the VFL, and VFL clubs should have more say than what they do in the running of THEIR club. I commend both Frankston and Port Melbourne as the only two clubs at the moment to realise how it is possible for issues such as these to be at detriment to the clubs and the competition. If a bloke has been delisted from an AFL club, it is Rare that he would want to hang around at the VFL club and get 10 BOGs in a row then watch mates and also maybe not his mates play the next ten in the AFL. Or not being played in the positions he wants because say St. Kilda for example wants to develop a 17 year old int at position. The next 10 years is a critical time for the VFL, it can make a bold statement and maintain its integrity or keep playing second fiddle and slowly perish. Open to comment and Opinions.
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billythekid Thu, 9 Nov 2006 - 22:01
I dont think the VFL will totally disappear but its status and image in the eyes of the Victorian football public is surely going backwards.The AFL wont let the comp fold as it saves its Victorian clubs too much money.
Jimmy Sat, 11 Nov 2006 - 03:58
From an SANFL view point, whats hurting the VFL is the alignment. I would hate to be a player having to compete with AFL listed blokes for a spot. the 12/10 or watever rule you guys have is crazy. Also the $$$ offered is potentially higher also. Some clubs in SA shell stupid amounts of money for fringe AFL player and even young kids coming out of your TAC system. The VFL clubs have to establish several income streams. Unfortunately, pokies play a huge role. My club Sturt has only just got its own venue up and running and also has a lease on another venue, other clubs, like North are rolling in money due to better business practice to set up these operations earlier. Centrals, Port, Eagles and West also have venues with mixed success. So more money would be a good start, but the afl is screwing you on the 12/10 rule.
bobbyborough Sat, 11 Nov 2006 - 08:04

Iagree the AFL is screwing the VFL Clubs as it is being classed as a reserves competion to the Victorian AFL clubs Iam glad Port Melbourne evently chose to standalone to be our own club, we might have finished bottom in 2006 but with our recent recruiting drive we will be most improved club maybe with luck playing in the 2007 finals if all goes well.It looks to be a exciting year coming up for the club in 2007 as well for us Borough supporters.At least wecan control our own club. If other clubs choose to be with AFL clubs thats their buisness. Go Borough!