MKD Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Juve and Bergers will be back. Juve should be back soon with the move back home next year and have a big season planned ahead I have been told. Bergers wont be slow to recruit again. Meanwhile Preston fight to stay up in NW Div 2. TBH things are getting pretty boring without these traditionally better supported sides in the top flight and playing finals: There is only so excited one can get about Oakleigh vs Bentleigh or Gully vs Richmond. At least as a Non Traditional VPL Club the thunder bring the fans through the gate. Yeh Preston ended up surviving with a win in their final match of the season. Really sad what has happened to this club. From winners of the VPL in 2007 to consecutive relegations into Div 2. Hopefully one day they will be back up there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danepak Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) In case you aren't aware: The VPL Grand Final (Oakleigh v Dandenong) will follow the Heart v Nix game on Sunday at AAMI Park. Edited October 7, 2012 by danepak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danepak Posted October 7, 2012 Report Share Posted October 7, 2012 Pascoe Vale F.c once promoted will be a force to be reckoned with! Michael Ferrante switched from Richmond to Pascoe Vale and if he can stay injury free, then Pascoe Vale have got the best player in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Can someone confirm that Pascoe Vale are a Greek club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huzie Posted October 8, 2012 Report Share Posted October 8, 2012 Is Ziggy Walker still at Oakleigh or returned to NYL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Dandy win in a very exciting game. 2 red cards. Plenty of yellow. A penalty. And. SUPER NATE FOSTER SCORED THE WINNER!!! Bit of over celebrating. A flare after the first goal hit the roof then a thunder supporter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Cain Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 That rocket hit a little kid near us and she went off with a couple of paramedics. Pretty good game, but was Krncevic injured? Seemed to be named in the starting lineup on the screen but was left on the bench for the whole game. Dandy were the better team until their red, and again after Oakleigh's red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) That rocket hit a little kid near us and she went off with a couple of paramedics. Horrible. Dandenong fans have disgraced themselves. The FFV should take a stand and strip the club of its title and make them play behind closed doors for a couple of seasons. One has to ask themselves what kind of lowlife elements must support this club that they think this sort of behavior is acceptable. Edited October 14, 2012 by Tesla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I sat by them in the second half and I didn't think they were that bad. It was just the flare chuckers that fucked it up for em. I couldn't understand their chants so can't comment on that but I'm pretty sure they had a huge influence on the game. For a smallish group they were pretty bloody loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 They chanted Albanian words and when they weren't doing that they did some retarded cricket chants like "you are a wanker" and then they also did a few select MV chants. Funny seeing 5 guys jump for "Dandenong Ole Ole". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Was a great game. Very physical and fast paced throughout. Well done to Dandenong. Naturally I faced the dilemma of backing either Greeks or Shiptars, but I found myself going for Dandenong as the game progressed. Apparently the Albanian fans also had a banner or chanted, 'Kosovo is Albanian, Cyprus is Turkish.' I can't say I disagree with the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Mark rendell no longer FFV CEO. apparently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyospliff Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Melbourne Knights will rise again Edited October 29, 2012 by Tokyospliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Melbourne Knights will rise again I cant see this happening in the present "Buy a Title with Vets" situation we have in the VPL... But I agree "IF" (And that is a big effort) the FFV awards the club for its good Youth Policy it could be a key player in the new FFV reforms. Edited October 30, 2012 by cadete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danepak Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Richmond are on the lookout for a new first team coach (advertised on their Facebook page and website), in case anyone are interested... http://www.richmondsc.com.au/pageitem.aspx?id=45961&id2=1&eID=7584&entityID=7584 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 How much will they pay me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danepak Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 How much will they pay me? A DAB beer and a Kransky per point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Deal. I'm in as long as they pay my fuel money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Melbourne Tornado in State League 5 FTW. EDIT - Thanks for taking all the hard teams out & putting them in North State League FFV Tornado Promotion 13' get around us Edited November 7, 2012 by MaliMate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Melbourne Tornado in State League 5 FTW. EDIT - Thanks for taking all the hard teams out & putting them in North State League FFV Tornado Promotion 13' get around us Looks like u will be playing Preston Lions soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Looks like u will be playing Preston Lions soon... Lol, even now the once massive club of Preston is up against teams like La Trobe Uni. Hey, at least we'd have the best following in the lower state leagues...unrivalled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Can someone confirm that Pascoe Vale are a Greek club? thought they were italian tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 thought they were italian tbh Pasco Vale are a maco club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) I'm new to the Australian football scene, does somebody mind giving me some basic information about the VPL? Like how do you join the teams? Who are the best? Anything that you'd tell a new comer would be amazing Edited November 7, 2012 by Vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm new to the Australian football scene, does somebody mind giving me some basic information about the VPL? Like how do you join the teams? Who are the best? Anything that you'd tell a new comer would be amazing Read up on the NSL and the Victorian clubs that were in it. Most of the old NSL clubs are still doing okay in the VPL, with a few exceptions, and are generally also the teams with the most backing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macri Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm new to the Australian football scene, does somebody mind giving me some basic information about the VPL? Like how do you join the teams? Who are the best? Anything that you'd tell a new comer would be amazing Melbourne Knights, Dandenong Thunder. two most prominent teams, i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Melbourne Knights, Dandenong Thunder. two most prominent teams, i guess. Hellas don't even deserve a mention? Lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Only reason Dande is up and about at the moment is because they are relatively new to the Victorian top tier. Clubs drop off when they are relegated. South is still quite prominent, but current support for all the ex-NSL clubs pales in comparison to even 5-10 years ago. Let's face it, the FFA didn't want ethnic-backed clubs. Since they adopted this policy we have seen the decline of these clubs, ranging from gradual to rapid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Competitions/News_and_Memos/State_League_Structure_2013.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Only reason Dande is up and about at the moment is because they are relatively new to the Victorian top tier. Clubs drop off when they are relegated. South is still quite prominent, but current support for all the ex-NSL clubs pales in comparison to even 5-10 years ago. Let's face it, the FFA didn't want ethnic-backed clubs. Since they adopted this policy we have seen the decline of these clubs, ranging from gradual to rapid. A lot of the clubs supporters are simply dying out... Also their are now more of the old NSL clubs in the divisions below the VPL than in the Top State League: Juve, Bergers, Georgies, Preston etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Only reason Dande is up and about at the moment is because they are relatively new to the Victorian top tier. Clubs drop off when they are relegated. South is still quite prominent, but current support for all the ex-NSL clubs pales in comparison to even 5-10 years ago. Let's face it, the FFA didn't want ethnic-backed clubs. Since they adopted this policy we have seen the decline of these clubs, ranging from gradual to rapid. Let's face it, you're only upset because Makedonia are languishing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Pasco Vale are a maco club. This is correct. Dunno why their kit is blue & white, should be green & white since AFAIK they're meant to be a Pelister wannabe club, like Altona is red & black since they're Vardar wannabes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Let's face it, you're only upset because Makedonia are languishing. I'm simply stating the facts mate, no need to be a prick about it. Any true football fan should be disappointed that Preston is struggling, they are an icon of the game here in Australia. Just like South, Melb Croatia, etc, they allowed the world game to flourish here. Seems like Heidelberg is lost without Preston, maybe in 2014 the clubs will once again find themselves in the same division. Both clubs based on migrants from Lerin (Florina), yet such fierce rivals for obvious reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 This is correct. Dunno why their kit is blue & white, should be green & white since AFAIK they're meant to be a Pelister wannabe club, like Altona is red & black since they're Vardar wannabes etc. From what I've gathered Tesla, they don't seem to be very maco affiliated these days. The club was formed by migrants from Bitola (hence the pelister association), but looking at their squad and such there doesn't seem to be a great maco presence at all. Perhaps I'm not looking in the right place, but that's just what I've seen. Although they do play in the maco cup generally, so obviously there is still some connection. Not sure why the colours are blue and white as you pointed out. The ckembari have always been green, so no idea why pasco vale didn't follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 I'm simply stating the facts mate, no need to be a prick about it. Any true football fan should be disappointed that Preston is struggling, they are an icon of the game here in Australia. Just like South, Melb Croatia, etc, they allowed the world game to flourish here. Seems like Heidelberg is lost without Preston, maybe in 2014 the clubs will once again find themselves in the same division. Both clubs based on migrants from Lerin (Florina), yet such fierce rivals for obvious reasons. Just having a laugh, mate. I do agree with you, but I think the FFA made the right move for football in this country to progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) Just having a laugh, mate. I do agree with you, but I think the FFA made the right move for football in this country to progress. All good, difficult to tell people's intentions over the net. My bad. I agree, to an extent it was a key decision in order to expand the game to all football fans, not just ethnics. I just dislike the treatment that these foundational clubs and their fans received from the FFA. The major problem however has been the promotion of the game. There was a huge opportunity during Australia's 2006 World Cup campaign to really bring the game forward in leaps and bounds. The fact there are still no FTA matches broadcasted just about says it all. Edited November 7, 2012 by MKD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 All good, difficult to tell people's intentions over the net. My bad. I agree, to an extent it was a key decision in order to expand the game to all football fans, not just ethnics. I just dislike the treatment that these foundational clubs and their fans received from the FFA. The major problem however has been the promotion of the game. There was a huge opportunity during Australia's 2006 World Cup campaign to really bring the game forward in leaps and bounds. The fact there are still no FTA matches broadcasted just about says it all. But what choice did they have? The FFA had to make a stand against ethic-based support to show exactly how committed they were in bringing in an all-welcoming environment. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 But what choice did they have? The FFA had to make a stand against ethic-based support to show exactly how committed they were in bringing in an all-welcoming environment. But it isn't an 'all-welcoming environment' if you shun 3/4 of the soccer population. Fair enough, you wan't to create an environment for any football fan, regardless of their ethnicity, but that does not justify turning your back on the people who developed the sport in this country. There were other ways of expanding the game without creating hostility. Ethnic-backed teams suffer far more scrutiny over 'incidents' than any A-league club does. That is where it is wrong, no consistency. All in all, the FFA are clueless. They have no idea how to promote and manage a national league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 All in all, the FFA are clueless. They have no idea how to promote and manage a national league. Completely disagree. Look at where we are compared to 10-15 years ago. Huge growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKD Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Completely disagree. Look at where we are compared to 10-15 years ago. Huge growth. Considering Australia's success in football during recent years (in particular the 2006 WC), the sport should be ahead of where it is now. The growth was inevitable, but the incompetence of the FFA has hindered an opportunity for further growth. Perhaps the worst/stupidest decision in regards to the A-League was to not have two Melbourne and Sydney teams from the get-go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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