Several players from the VFL were picked up in this years National AFL Draft. With the pre-season draft traditionally being the draft that most clubs pick more mature-age players, it is a good indication of the skills going around in the VFL.

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The Springvale website reports that former Collingwood premiership player, Graham Wright, will be the 'vales Senior coach for season 2004. Graham coached locally in the EDFL with the North Ringwood club during seasons 2002 and 2003.

onslaught writes, "Sandringham has announced that Jamie Shanahan will fill the role of Assistant Coach for season 2004.

Shanahan was a member the Zebras 200 Premiership, playing as part of the Demons list."

The AFL website reports that Sandringham and the AFL have launched a modified version of Australian Rules footy called "AFL Recreational Football".

Williamstown yesterday announced that exisiting major sponsor Smorgon Steel would continue their involvement with the Seagulls, signing on for a further three year deal.

Andrew Shipp has been re-signed by Frankston. Shipp who played for Springvale and was picked up by Fremantle was a big signing by the Dolphins in 2003.

More coaching news down at Port Melbourne, with Peter Filandia agreeing to continue on as an assistant coach, while Williamstown legend Saade Ghazi joins the Borough as a Reserves coach.

Port great, Peter Bedford has been appointed chairmen of selectors.

Northern Bullants will be coached in season 2004 by Carlton assistant coach Barry Mitchell.