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)
Looking back at the good old days when VFA was televised on both Saturday and Sunday.
Here are two of the listings from Classic TV Guides
Saturday May 27 1967
2.15 VFA Football. Includes crosses to Ballan races
Saturday July 3 1971
12pm Horse Racing: Moe Races. Includes live crosses to VFA Match Of The Day, Second Division.
Here is an update from AFL about respective state leagues
i understand 8 vfl standalone clubs who have been meeting regularly are currently or about to meet via video in next steps of hopefully getting some sort of season started
Clubs pitch a combined VFL-NAB League season to AFL
NAB League teams could play in a revised VFL competition this year, giving under-18 draft hopefuls a chance to show their wares to AFL recruiters.
Paul Amy and Jon Ralph, Bayside Leader
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May 6, 2020 12:00pm
SANFL CEO Jake Parkinson says players will be playing zero payment (except for JobKeeper) should comp go ahead in 2020
Thoughts?
