NEAFL and the immediate future of AFL Sydney

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  • stellation
    scott names the planets
    • Sep 2003
    • 9722

    #16
    Originally posted by dimelb
    And modest too!


    In all seriousness, when they named it NEAFL I actually went and searched on RWO thinking "I'm certain I read somewhere that somebody basically explained to do exactly that at some point!" and honestly had no idea who it was.
    I knew him as a gentle young man, I cannot say for sure the reasons for his decline
    We watched him fade before our very eyes, and years before his time

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    • justabaraker
      Regular in the Side
      • Jul 2012
      • 972

      #17
      Originally posted by Tim Freedman
      We can all take a few deep breathes. Confirmation that the Eagles & Sydney Uni will be in the new NEAFL competition. Therefore it shouldn't impact the Sydney AFL too much if at all.
      Like I said on Saturday morning, TIM FREEDMAN's mob would be totally across it all and positioning themselves even as we speak.
      Never in doubt really !!

      Can't wait to see how they magic their way through this one.

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      • chatovadafloor
        On the Rookie List
        • Jun 2011
        • 231

        #18
        I think u will find nothing is confirmed until seasons end. Clubs will still need to demonstrate they can SUSTAIN and be financially viable in this comp. Clubs with leagues clubs backing and afl senior clubs u can see, any other club well that remains to be seen.

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        • dimelb
          pr. dim-melb; m not f
          • Jun 2003
          • 6889

          #19
          Originally posted by stellation


          In all seriousness, when they named it NEAFL I actually went and searched on RWO thinking "I'm certain I read somewhere that somebody basically explained to do exactly that at some point!" and honestly had no idea who it was.
          It's true - sometimes we surprise ourselves!
          I've decided I like the concept anyway. If they can cover the costs it will give the game a lift by providing further stepping stones to the top, despite short term pain in some instances.
          He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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          • Tim Freedman
            Warming the Bench
            • May 2008
            • 236

            #20
            Originally posted by justabaraker
            Like I said on Saturday morning, TIM FREEDMAN's mob would be totally across it all and positioning themselves even as we speak.
            Never in doubt really !!

            Can't wait to see how they magic their way through this one.
            Can't wait to see who "magic" their way through and what magic is required? No magic required by the Eagles or Sydney Uni. They are simply continuing along their journeys in the NEAFL. Both have long term visions and I would think that both are very committed to the next step in the NEAFL comp. It will give players more of an opportunity to test themselves against AFL listed players and further enhance their chances of being drafted IF they are good enough. It certainly won't hurt to get 30+ touches and kick 2 goals off a HBF as an 18-20 year old against listed players that is for sure.

            And Chatova, I can guarantee you that the Eagles AND Uni are in the new NEAFL combined competition in 2014. There are no concerns at the Eagles and if it wasn't for a poorly worded press release by the AFL then it wouldn't be in question. That press release has created more issues for them coming from all angles.

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            • Pekay
              Well retired, still sore
              • Sep 2004
              • 2134

              #21
              Is this the poorly worded part?

              and one of the two Sydney-based clubs (Sydney University and the Sydney Hills Eagles).

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              • Tim Freedman
                Warming the Bench
                • May 2008
                • 236

                #22
                Negative Pekay. The actual release FROM the AFL on the NEAFL website is very grey and doesn't outline the actual changes communicated already to clubs. The only club not going into the new comp is Tuggeranong (unless clubs decide to pull out of own accord) which is outlined in their release. However they should have said ALL other clubs will enter.

                The article in the NT News is totally inaccurate which is unusual for a newspaper to have incorrect information. The AFL weren't happy with it according to my sources. However, as my grandfather always said, you can only believe 2 things in the newspaper. The date and the price!

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                • Pekay
                  Well retired, still sore
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 2134

                  #23
                  Aaaah, I copy now.

                  Very exciting though, 14 team comp. Saves the Thunder from persuing the SANFL option they were shopping around previously.

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                  • ShortHalfHead
                    Senior Player
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 1024

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Pekay
                    Aaaah, I copy now.

                    Very exciting though, 14 team comp. Saves the Thunder from persuing the SANFL option they were shopping around previously.
                    Hope they don't fly Jetstar for the away games, they'll never make their games.

                    One less club in Canberra would see some movement, so I guess the other Canberra clubs will be circling Tugg's players as we speak. Still looks a tough ask for the two Sydney clubs but good luck to them having a crack.

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                    • justabaraker
                      Regular in the Side
                      • Jul 2012
                      • 972

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Tim Freedman
                      Can't wait to see who "magic" their way through and what magic is required? No magic required by the Eagles or Sydney Uni. They are simply continuing along their journeys in the NEAFL. Both have long term visions and I would think that both are very committed to the next step in the NEAFL comp.
                      Second bottom on the ladder, no obvious revenue stream, no corporate facilities - it's going to take something special for you guys to make it, but there are a lot of us who have no doubts at all that you will.

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                      • Mug Punter
                        On the Rookie List
                        • Nov 2009
                        • 3325

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Pekay
                        Aaaah, I copy now.

                        Very exciting though, 14 team comp. Saves the Thunder from persuing the SANFL option they were shopping around previously.
                        Would have thought the SANFL would have been much more appealing for the NT Thunder but guess they might be at a disadvantage not having the AFL top up players...

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                        • Pekay
                          Well retired, still sore
                          • Sep 2004
                          • 2134

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Mug Punter
                          Would have thought the SANFL would have been much more appealing for the NT Thunder but guess they might be at a disadvantage not having the AFL top up players...
                          Leaves a massive gap between the haves and have nots.

                          Interestingly, I was watching a replay of Port Melbourne v Bendigo, two standalone VFL teams, and the standard was quite high, given that Aussie Jones' Bendigo squad has an average age of 21 and only 3 or 4 blokes with more than 15 VFL games experience!

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                          • Jupiter
                            Warming the Bench
                            • Sep 2010
                            • 243

                            #28
                            A pretty pointless media release re: NEAFL that giving rise to many questions - tells you they are moving from two conferences to one and that Tuggeranong is out, nothing more at all. Any QLD teams out? How many teams in the single conference?

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