2011 VFL Final Series

Submitted by Robbo on

Information for 2011 VFL Finals Series has been released today.

Week 1-Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September (2 games at TEAC Oval,2 elsewhere)

Week 2-Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September (2 games at TEAC Oval)

Week 3-Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th September (2 games at TEAC Oval, C/R on Sat will be reserves grand final, on Sun AFL Victoria Young Guns match).

Week 4(Grand Final)-Sunday 25th September at Etihad Stadium

Note: Depending on the condition of TEAC Oval. Box Hill City Oval and Highgate Reserve have been put on Standby for the finals.

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Wally from Wil… Wed, 10 Aug 2011 - 15:02

Robbo wrote:Rumours for Week 1 of Finals

Port Melbourne will host a qualifying final

Williamstown vs North Ballarat qualifying final to be played at Eureka Stadium (regardless of who finishes 2nd).

Casey Scorpions likely to host a elimination final at Casey Fields (possible Saturday Night game).

Another Elimination Final at Port Melbourne.

Oh great, look forward to playing the Roosters at home in a final, no doubt we'll lose by less than a goal again, hope this rumour is one from Cliff from Clematis :-)

digs Wed, 10 Aug 2011 - 15:21

Wally from Williamstown wrote:

Robbo wrote:Rumours for Week 1 of Finals

Port Melbourne will host a qualifying final

Williamstown vs North Ballarat qualifying final to be played at Eureka Stadium (regardless of who finishes 2nd).

Casey Scorpions likely to host a elimination final at Casey Fields (possible Saturday Night game).

Another Elimination Final at Port Melbourne.

Oh great, look forward to playing the Roosters at home in a final, no doubt we'll lose by less than a goal again, hope this rumour is one from Cliff from Clematis :-)

I too find that hard to believe Wally.
Robbo usually get the right mail, but for the Roosters to get a home final if they finish lower than Willy would fly in the face of the terrible decisions that they made last year shunting the Roosters off to Box Hill.

Wally from Wil… Wed, 10 Aug 2011 - 15:49

digs wrote:

Wally from Williamstown wrote:
Robbo wrote:Rumours for Week 1 of Finals

Port Melbourne will host a qualifying final

Williamstown vs North Ballarat qualifying final to be played at Eureka Stadium (regardless of who finishes 2nd).

Casey Scorpions likely to host a elimination final at Casey Fields (possible Saturday Night game).

Another Elimination Final at Port Melbourne.

Oh great, look forward to playing the Roosters at home in a final, no doubt we'll lose by less than a goal again, hope this rumour is one from Cliff from Clematis :-)

I too find that hard to believe Wally.
Robbo usually get the right mail, but for the Roosters to get a home final if they finish lower than Willy would fly in the face of the terrible decisions that they made last year shunting the Roosters off to Box Hill.

Box Hill is the centre of the known universe according to the VFL, Digs, you should feel privileged for being chosen to play on such hallowed turf :-)

burraburger Wed, 10 Aug 2011 - 17:49

If Willy do get a home final what venue will they request? Werribee, Keilor, Torquay or Wangaratta?

Then again if they lose this week they will be in a shit fight with the Roosters for 2nd spot.

digs Wed, 10 Aug 2011 - 19:14

Wally from Williamstown wrote:

digs wrote:
Wally from Williamstown wrote:
Robbo wrote:Rumours for Week 1 of Finals

Port Melbourne will host a qualifying final

Williamstown vs North Ballarat qualifying final to be played at Eureka Stadium (regardless of who finishes 2nd).

Casey Scorpions likely to host a elimination final at Casey Fields (possible Saturday Night game).

Another Elimination Final at Port Melbourne.

Oh great, look forward to playing the Roosters at home in a final, no doubt we'll lose by less than a goal again, hope this rumour is one from Cliff from Clematis :-)

I too find that hard to believe Wally.
Robbo usually get the right mail, but for the Roosters to get a home final if they finish lower than Willy would fly in the face of the terrible decisions that they made last year shunting the Roosters off to Box Hill.

Box Hill is the centre of the known universe according to the VFL, Digs, you should feel privileged for being chosen to play on such hallowed turf :-)

Must admit Wal, we did play some sensational footy that day in last years final against Box Hill.
I suppose that if you are good enough you can win anywhere & when you get beat you tend to look for some excuses.

footyman Thu, 18 Aug 2011 - 21:41

Any more news on potential finals venues?

Surely by now we can work out where the games will be, as some grounds are booked for local finals.

Expect we can lock Port into hosting a home final on the Saturday arvo at TEAC Oval, but other than that it's a mystery.

Slammin Sammy Says Fri, 19 Aug 2011 - 12:00

Why no finals at Princes Park?

Ok the GF is going to be at Etihad but why not 2 finals in each of the lead up weeks at Princes Park - rather than TEAC Oval?

ABC still gets to keep their cameras at 1 location for 3 weeks. And if there are TAC cup finals scheduled at Princes Park they could be moved to..... Box Hill

digs Fri, 19 Aug 2011 - 13:27

Slammin Sammy Says wrote:Why no finals at Princes Park?

Ok the GF is going to be at Etihad but why not 2 finals in each of the lead up weeks at Princes Park - rather than TEAC Oval?

ABC still gets to keep their cameras at 1 location for 3 weeks. And if there are TAC cup finals scheduled at Princes Park they could be moved to..... Box Hill

I think that if push comes to shove Sammy the TAC will have greater priority over the VFL.
Can't have the talent scouts inconvenienced.

Slammin Sammy Says Fri, 19 Aug 2011 - 18:54

digs wrote:

Slammin Sammy Says wrote:Why no finals at Princes Park?

Ok the GF is going to be at Etihad but why not 2 finals in each of the lead up weeks at Princes Park - rather than TEAC Oval?

ABC still gets to keep their cameras at 1 location for 3 weeks. And if there are TAC cup finals scheduled at Princes Park they could be moved to..... Box Hill

I think that if push comes to shove Sammy the TAC will have greater priority over the VFL.
Can't have the talent scouts inconvenienced.

Very true Digs. I was getting my priorities all confused.
Checked the TAC cup fixture - all finals are at Princes Park plus the GF at Etihad.

footyman Sun, 21 Aug 2011 - 00:48

Princes Park lacks atmosphere, I'm happy with the lead up finals games at TEAC Oval.

Do we assume if Casey win next week:

Port v Casey - TEAC Saturday
Williamstown v Nth Ballarat - Eureka
Werribee v Box Hill - Box Hill
Northern Bullants v Bendigo - TEAC Sunday

I think you could nearly lock those games in for TEAC, just a case of venues for the other two. Werribee would be stiff if they had to go to Box Hill!! Could they do something stupid like play Northern Bullants v Bendigo at Craigieburn, and play the other Elim final at TEAC???

Robbo's mail is normally pretty good, what are you hearing Robbo?

In terms of unavailable grounds - Cramer St, Visy Park, Werribee, Windy Hill, Williamstown...doesn't leave the VFL many options.