I am not so sure about that. There are some Country leagues and a few Suburban Leagues that have very good, well-coached teams. If you watched any Northern Bullants games in VFL, I reckon they would struggle against the best Teams in EDFL like Strathmore and Aberfeldie.
Suspect those who play at both levels would agree with @Aceman FWIW.
As to the overall situation, there’s been a LOT of money taken out of the VFL both from a league and club standpoint post covid - the reduction of the salary cap combined with the implementation of the soft cap governing footy departments means that spend on both players and staffing has been heavily reduced in a very short period of time. It’s good to see the league looking to take some steps to perhaps undo a little of the harsh correction from an overall point of view, but it’s still up to individual clubs as to what and how many resources from their soft caps they’re willing to commit to their VFL/development program and by extension how important they view it as being.
Speaking of I was really happy to read this morning that Harry Corrigan apparently won VFL the coach of the year at the Liston last night.
I was (and remain) a huge fan of Harry’s when he was with us and was really disappointed when he was let go during the covid shutdown. Casey made a smart decision hiring him and should be rewarded with a VFL flag this weekend - reckon he’s got the makings of a good senior coach one day if he chooses to go that way.
Do the dieticians and nutritionists get counted in the football cap?
I noticed that the Dees have employed a dietician for one of their W teams.
Yep.
VFL granny is a good game Casey v South Port. The Sharks have an electric small forward Max Pedscue
Yep. Both Townsend & Melksham playing well.
Think I’m hoping that the Sharks win this.
It’s and old fashioned wet weather slog, except the modern player has much better skills. Great to watch.
Should’ve nailed that one.
Brown goals. Ex Bombers playing their part.
Sharks paying for their poor goal kicking.
Torrential rain and lightning at the ground now.
Surprised they are not off the ground temporarily…
Um … Voss?
From my limited VFL games this year, Lordo was better.