From the Bendigo Advertiser
Reported by Travis King
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BENDIGO Gold chairman Tim Dickson has declared a new era for the club after announcing its Victorian Football League survival on Friday.

Dickson revealed the Gold has succeeded in its survival campaign at the club's business luncheon.

The Gold has met its targets of 500 members for next season and increased sponsorship.

The club has also negotiated with council to use Epsom-Huntly Recreation Reserve to run a commercial venture on an interim basis.

"This process that our club has been through will produce a new era for our club," Dickson told the luncheon.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22
TAC CUP GRAND FINAL
Dandenong Stingrays vs Eastern Ranges at Etihad Stadium 10:30am
VFL GRAND FINAL
Geelong vs Box Hill Hawks at Etihad Stadium 2:15pm (ABC1TV,SEN 1116,Aussie Digital,Vision Australia Radio,ABC Local Radio,K-Rock,3WBC)

Gates Open: 10am

Admission: $20 Adults $15 concession are available at the gate or through Ticketmaster(from 9am Monday) http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/VFL-Grand-Final-tickets/artist/1350867

From the Ballarat Courier
Reported by Melanie Whelan
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IF MANAGED well, North Ballarat Roosters' decision to axe its development team will fast-track how the game is evolving in Ballarat community clubs.

There are so many logistical issues yet to come into play - and the club has assured it will work with all parties to smooth these out. It already has for most.

But the basics are this: the Selkirk Roosters are competitive players in arguably the nation's best state league; the club works closely in partnership with North Melbourne, including access to Kangaroos' facilities and tactical assessments; players are exposed to AFL-listed players, with by playing with or against, every game.

Players on the Roosters' list, which will be cut to about 35, will be expected to step straight into Victorian Football League games when needed.

Those not needed could be playing at your community club.

This will mean the Roosters will need to strengthen relationships with their players' designated clubs to ensure the best for all parties.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14
AFLV Development League Grand Final
Williamstown vs Box Hill Hawks at Northport Oval 10:45am
VFL 1st Preliminary Final
Geelong vs Williamstown at Northport Oval 2:10pm (ABC1TV,SEN 1116,Aussie Digital,K-Rock)

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15
YOUNG GUNS Game at 11am
VFL 2nd Preliminary Final
Box Hill Hawks vs Werribee at Northport Oval 2:10pm (ABC1TV,SEN 1116,Aussie Digital,Vision Australia Radio,3WBC)