Very sad to hear the news of the death of Barry Round.
I still clearly remember him kicking a goal in the forward pocket for Willy at the Junction Oval, taking it out of the rock and kicking the goal in one motion. A VFA legend.
I just wanted to wish everyone here whether posters (or lurkers) all the very best for Christmas and hope that 2023 is a very good year for you all.
In particular, I would like to say thanks to 'Robbo' for all his hard work on keeping this site ticking along. His weekly fixture updates, ladder updates, and general news both on Frankston and the wider VFA/VFL competition is greatly appreciated.
Lets hope 2023 sees a real revival for this competition.
- David / NorthPort
2023 VFL Season structure has been announced here are the main points
Same 21 teams as this year - 22 rounds - 18 games - 4 games (Same as 2022)
Round 1 MARCH 25/26
Top 6 will automatically qualify for finals
Wildcard Round (August 26/27) - 7v10, 8v9 - 2 winners get remaining spots in the finals
Grand Final SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24
It's Part 4 of my VFL off-season update, and G it's a big one, covering Geelong, Gold Coast and GWS. The biggest coaching move of all is covered here, with premiership mentor Mark Corrigan being lured home to the Cattery.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/872880/vfl-off-season-update-geelong-cats-go...
Today is Part 3 of my VFL off-season update, and it is Essendon, Footscray and Frankston.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/872818/smithy-s-vfl-off-season-update-essend...
More patience will be needed for Dolphins supporters in 2023. Despite the club sending a video out last year of Danny Ryan banging on about how aggressive recruiting will be and talking finals, the club hasnt really come up with much. Minchin from Glenelg via Vermont, Seb Quirk who played 10 VFL games for GWS and Chayce Black who was on Box Hill VFL list for 2 years but didnt get a game appear to be the best.
Outs
Begley, Reidy, Newman, Arthurson, Fletcher, Hiscock, McKay, Murphy,
