From LocalFooty.com.au (Leader Group Newspapers)
Reported Paul Amy
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THE way Port Melbourne coach Gary Ayres sees it, no team will go into Round 1 of the 2010 VFL season as a stand-out premiership favourite.

In his mind, 2008-09 champion North Ballarat will probably feel the loss of six premiership players and struggle to maintain its gold standard.

That, he thinks, leaves a few clubs to do some serious bidding.

From The Age
Reported by Brent Diamond
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THE VFL would welcome Gold Coast and Greater Western Sydney into what shapes as an expanded "eastern seaboard" competition from 2011. However, the competition’s makeup next year depends on whether both clubs want to play in the VFL— with Gold Coast participating this season and GWS expected to graduate from the TAC Cup and follow suit next year.

From The Age
Reported by Jake Niall
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THE future of the VFL competition and potentially some of its clubs is up in the air for 2011, as the AFL considers a major revamp of the second tier of the game in the eastern states.

Gold Coast Trip - Members and Supporters

Escape Travel - Werribee have provided the Club with a Travel Itinerary for Member and Supporters wishing to attend our Round 2 match against the Gold Coast at Broadbeach (Saturday 17th April).

Package Includes:

- Return Flights

- Return Transfers

- 3 Nights Accommodation at The Mantra Bel Air Resort, Broadbeach

Cost — $530 per person

From Inside Football
Reported by Paul Amy
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RON JAMES' footballing star twinkled all too briefly. It was destined to blaze and illuminate Footscray Football Club.

The rover had a fine career in front of him, but his life was cut short by a water skiing accident, the 20th anniversary of which passed on January 1. He was only 19.