Fair point. I still maintain that it shouldn't be played during Gather Round. I think the VFL could benefit from running when there are no AFL games being played in Victoria. We're still in a cost of living crisis and there are plenty of fans here who wouldn't have the money to spend on flights + accommodation + tickets for Gather Round. A lot of them would be going to local games over the weekend, but I think more than a few would consider going to a VFL match if one was running. With the constant discussion around the state of the competition and the future of standalone clubs, I think we need to draw more fans in however we can.
Agree that it should be played later in the season UTD. The SANFL played the WAFL last year in May, so they actually played two state games last year.
I've just looked at their fixture and they play the Sandgropers again this year on May 17. So they would have the chance to train regularly and selectors to have a better idea of where players are at.
I'd love to see the game back in in Melbourne during gather round. Might get a few along to a game under lights with no other VFL games on. VFL club members get free entry.
Fair point. I still maintain that it shouldn't be played during Gather Round. I think the VFL could benefit from running when there are no AFL games being played in Victoria. We're still in a cost of living crisis and there are plenty of fans here who wouldn't have the money to spend on flights + accommodation + tickets for Gather Round. A lot of them would be going to local games over the weekend, but I think more than a few would consider going to a VFL match if one was running. With the constant discussion around the state of the competition and the future of standalone clubs, I think we need to draw more fans in however we can.
Agree that it should be played later in the season UTD. The SANFL played the WAFL last year in May, so they actually played two state games last year.
I've just looked at their fixture and they play the Sandgropers again this year on May 17. So they would have the chance to train regularly and selectors to have a better idea of where players are at.
I'd love to see the game back in in Melbourne during gather round. Might get a few along to a game under lights with no other VFL games on. VFL club members get free entry.
* It's time to restore the VFA name.
Agree 100% with what you said dolphin, clubs should all unite and voice this to the AFL, who knows they make take this suggestion on board.
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