VFL clubs believe they might be extinct under new state league, AFL’s best VFL recruits since 2000

Coburg VFL general manager Seb Spagnuolo has put together his best 22 who started their careers in the VFL from 2000-2020. He has pleaded for the AFL to consider the future of stand-alone VFL teams.

Jon Ralph, Herald Sun

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June 4, 2020 7:50pm

Things are looking up about getting a season in 2020

Box Hill Hawks will resume training on Saturday

And this tweet from Legendary vfl news hound Paul Amy 

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl-club-chiefs-back-push-for-new-14-tea...

AFL club chiefs back push for new 14-team reserves competition

Momentum is building towards the creation of a new 14-team AFL eastern seaboard reserves competition that would potentially replace the VFL and NEAFL, according to club chiefs.

While we wait for a decision on 2020 season, works are continuing at a great rate at SkyBus Stadium.

a new cable has been installed between scoreboard and the computer for better connection.

At Kars St end of the ground there is going to be a new fence behind the goals installed

Biggest project is the installing of the brand new floodlights having gone past the ground today you can now see the 4 distinct holes where the light towers will be placed around the ground. Looking at completion in mid-Late July hopefully about the time of the season starting.

VFL clubs say they’re ‘hopeful’ of getting a season up

It’s been a long waiting game for VFL clubs but, after meeting with the AFL, they say they’re doing everything they can to get on the ground this year.

Paul Amy, Leader

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May 23, 2020 3:00pm

It’s a waiting game for Coburg prospect Marcus Lentini and his teammates.

From Rupert's rag ....

Pathways plan: Ex-president says VFL and NAB League should merge to form region hubs

Victoria’s second-tier of football could be in for a massive shake-up. A once shelved plan to merge two powerhouse competitions is back in the spotlight, with a veteran administrator claiming it would boost Victoria’s footy development and save costs.

Paul Amy, Leader

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May 22, 2020 6:00am

Here are the details of WAFL season just announced in Perth

Leading Leader journallist Paul Amy has listed his top 50 players for last 20 years in VFL (Since 2000)

(50-41)

50 - Daniel Clarke (Frankston)

49 - Nick Carnell (Coburg)

48 - Marcus Marigliani (Frankston/Sandringham/Port Melbourne/Essendon)

47 - Troy West (Williamstown)

46 - Dean Galea (Williamstown/Port Melbourne)

45 - Willie Wheller (Coburg/Williamstown)

44 - Dom Gleeson (Werribee/Geelong)

43 - Brad Lloyd (Williamstown)

42 - Shaune Moioney (North Ballarat)