Swans reserves to join VFL as a stand alone outfit

[ScottH]

Queensland here we come!

Gunna be a long day trip for ORB.

[stellation]

Gunna be a long day trip for ORB.

ORB: ARF or NARF? 2008 may tell.

[Old Royboy]

Time has come for all the clubs with the means to afford it to bring back the "real magoos". Maximum list size should be increased to accomodate this, and the pauper clubs who cannot afford it - tough titties. I reckon there would be at least 12 clubs who can afford it and see the benefit in developing their young players.

Playing as a full team agianst the right opposition, learning to cope with the travel etc etc is the correct path for aspiring AFL footballers. ACTAFL and QAFL are not, nor is playing a few in the VFL, SANFL or WAFL. Clubs like Geelong who have kept a full team in the VFL are now reaping the benefits. The wealthier Melbourne clubs have seen this and are jumping on the Cat's bandwagon.

I am staggered that the Swans did not persue entry into the VFL. Or were there conditions (like having to play all games away, or paying travel expenses of visiting teams) which made it not viable?

[law78]

According to the Coodabeens on ABC radio this morning, the VFL Footy record claims that the Swans are to be included in the VFL as a stand alone outfit.

I think it is about time that this happened.

Has anyone seen the article and can shine some light on the details?

Fantastic. It will be good for the Vic supporters to see the swans more then 7 times a year. Even if it is only the two's.

[ScottH]

Fantastic. It will be good for the Vic supporters to see the swans more then 7 times a year. Even if it is only the two's.

Maybe you should read today's posts.

[stellation]

Maybe you should read today's posts.

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