Season 2008

Who would your money be one? I'll nominate Chris Cain.

Hi All. A press release from Telstra Dome and the VFL. VFL legends ‘Frosty’ Miller and Fred Cook take over at Telstra Dome Telstra Dome’s goal kicking ends are undergoing a makeover ahead of Friday night’s historic VFL Grand Final, with goal kicking legends Jim ‘Frosty’ Miller and Fred Cook replacing AFL stars Gordon Coventry and Tony Lockett. The ends, which are named after the AFL’s two all time leading goal kickers, will be temporarily changed to the COOK and MILLER ends to celebrate the VFL Grand Final between Port Melbourne and North Ballarat, to be played at Telstra Dome on Friday 26 September at 7.40pm. The re-naming is a special one-off event to celebrate the 150th year of Australian Football and will pay tribute to the contribution of two of the VFA/VFL’s most decorated players. Both players, along with Telstra Dome CEO Ian Collins AM, were on hand to unveil the new signage at Telstra Dome on Wednesday 24 September 2008. Mr Collins said Telstra Dome was pleased it could honour two of the VFA/VFL’s greatest players ahead of the Grand Final, the first to be played on the eve of the AFL Grand Final. “Fred Cook and ‘Frosty’ Miller are two of the VFL’s greatest ever goal kickers and we think it is appropriate that they be honoured ahead of this fantastic event,” Mr Collins said. “We are very excited to be hosting the both the VFL and TAC Cup Grand Finals, particularly in the 150th year of football in Victoria. “The TAC Cup and VFL showcase some of the best Australian football talent in the nation and we are happy to be a part of it.” The 2008 VFL Grand Final will be played at Telstra Dome on Friday 26 September at 7.40pm. The TAC Cup Grand Final will be played as a curtain raiser to the match and will begin at 4pm.

I seriously cant fatham how Liam Picken was not out for this incident. At no stage did he attempt a tackle, smother the ball or bump Dwyer at a resonable height. His only intention was to run through Dwyer. If this happened in the AFL it would get 6-8 weeks. Simple. How can we take the VFL tribunaral seriously???? No wonder Nick Sautner was so upset he got rubbed out....You can pretty much do anything in this comp without getting into trouble. Peter Street not even cited for an elbow to the head when the ball is a long way from the area and also throwing puches..Hahaha maybe we need to bring back Ken Gannon or the send off rule!!

Marc Greig was tonight given a Severe Reprimand and is free to play in the Grand Final. Massive plus for the Roosters.

I havent heard any clubs having their B&F yet, but who are some of the contenders from each club?

[b]2008 VFL Grand Final[/b] [b]Port Melbourne vs North Ballarat[/b] [b]Telstra Dome Friday September 26 2008 7:45pm[/b] [b]Gates Open:[/b] 3:30pm [b]ABC1:[/b] Live VIC 7:30pm Delay TAS 8pm [b][u]RADIO COVERAGE[/u][/b] [b]CASEY RADIO(97.7 FM):[/b] from 3:30pm (Including TAC Cup Final) [b]SEN 1116:[/b] from 3pm (Including TAC Cup Final) [b]ABC Local Radio(VIC and TAS):[/b] from 7:10pm [b]3AW 693:[/b] from 6pm [b]TAC CUP GRAND FINAL Murray Bushrangers vs Dandenong Stingrays starts at 4:04pm (Telecast live on Fox Sports 1 from 4pm)[/b] [b][u]ADMISSION PRICES[/u][/b] [b]Adults $25[/b] [b]Concession $15[/b] [b]Children Under 16 Free[/b] [i]($10 Adult Discount on home page of this website)[/i] [b]Weather Forecast for Friday:[/b] Late Showers Max 25 going down to a Min of 12 (Expect the Roof to be closed) [b]Connex are running extra train services to and from the Dome check the websites for more details http://www.connexmelbourne.com.au/news.php?newsid=375 and http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/news/service_alterations/metropolita… [/b] [b]Only Meeting in 2008[/b] Round 10 14th June at TEAC Oval Port Melbourne 16-12(108) def North Ballarat 13-9(87) [b]Goals:[i] Port Melbourne:[/i][/b] S. Dwyer 4, A. Bonaddio 3, D. Pitt 2, L. Cotchett 2, C. McGrath, R. Nahas, C. Cain, W. Schultz, M. Dillon [b][i] North Ballarat:[/i][/b] C. Jones 2, S. Dinnell 2, B. Goodes 2, D. Chester, B. Driscoll, S. Clifton, O. Stephenson, P. McMahon, C. Garlett, M. Wundke [b]Best Players:[i] Port Melbourne:[/i][/b] C. McGrath, C. Cain, S. Dwyer, R. McMahon, J. Baird, T. Pinwill [b][i] North Ballarat:[/i][/b] T. Roach, M. Searl, M. Sharkey, S. Watt, B. Goodes, E. Sansbury [b]Liston Trophy Votes:[/b] 3 Ryan McMahon(Port), 2 Luke Cotchett(Port), 1 Thomas Roach(NBall) This should be a fantastic grand final played between the best 2 teams in the competition this year. Will the short break hurt both sides(Especially North Ballarat). Port Melbourne are playing in their first grand final since 2004 and have not won since 1982. North Ballarat who are yet to win a flag and are playing in their 1st grand final since 2000. Hopefully a good crowd will come to the Dome on Friday for this great night. I think Port Melbourne to win this game but it will be a close finish.

With Tasmania electing not to stay in the VFL comp next year - will it mean a BYE is scheduled each week or will some-one else join the league? Worst still - will some-one else be dropped to ensure even numbers?

With one team disadvantaged by having just a five day break before the Grand Final, what do people think of the idea of holding double-headers during the VFL final series? The SANFL have been doing it for quite a few years, and it generates not just good footy, but some very good crowds. Last week saw them attract 16,000 to Adelaide Oval for the Elimination/Qualifying Finals, while the Semi-Finals yesterday (Sunday) drew 22,500. Obviously our crowds would be on a smaller scale, but could it still be a worthwhile drawcard? Do you think that it would ensure a fairer finals series?

Well I have to say I wasnt impressed with umpire #4 yesterday, stands out cos he has long gangly arms and legs but I thought he made some poor decisions. Those two marks paid on the grandstand wing with kicks that went about 8m were terrible. Troy McCarthy did umpire yesterday and given he was umpire of the year I'm sure he gets a gig on Friday night. To some of the guys who saw both weekend games, who would your three be?

On the Big Footy forums thse seem to know on a daily basis the number of tickets sold prior to the AFL finals games . Can someone find out the total sold so far for the VFL GF?