Shahanga Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Update on this. The club has announced a similar arrangement with Eltham College:http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/eltham-college-joins-as-affiliate-school/47qd799i19g1157eng3vzpsvsIncidentally and seemingly completely unrelated, John Fawkner College have parted company with Gus Napoli. Google it if you're interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Surprised there was no comment about this. I consider this is a significant change to the previous model - its obvious they are moving away from the one college and looking to have multiple locations now, so based on the tone of that announcement more schools will come. If it can be done well and they don't add too many schools (ie lose their quality control) then i think multiple outlets are a good idea. Most parents aren't going to send their kid across Melbourne to John Fawkner college. As has been previously discussed this "college of football" is in effect our academy and if can be done well it will underwrite the basis for our team for years to come.Also for those wondering what Joe Palatasides job is now, the announcement says he is "head of academy" (or something similar). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Surprised there was no comment about this. I consider this is a significant change to the previous model - its obvious they are moving away from the one college and looking to have multiple locations now, so based on the tone of that announcement more schools will come. If it can be done well and they don't add too many schools (ie lose their quality control) then i think multiple outlets are a good idea. Most parents aren't going to send their kid across Melbourne to John Fawkner college. As has been previously discussed this "college of football" is in effect our academy and if can be done well it will underwrite the basis for our team for years to come.Also for those wondering what Joe Palatasides job is now, the announcement says he is "head of academy" (or something similar). I was wondering about Joe, then I saw him in one of the articles about it. Glad that he is still apart of it and this role seems to be what interests him the most. I still hope they make the most of the room they have at Latrobe, a couple of more pitches and perhaps a mini stand and match facilities and really make it seem like a normal club with different ages and levels of teams so when someone says we are playing at home, everyone knows where to go. Really, that is the best way to build a 'club' rather than marketing garbage. Oh and the more symbiotic the relationship with Latrobe is the better it will be for both. Latrobe is re -known for its health science courses and now has a professional sporting team on campus I would think would be a unique benefit. To bring it back to what you were saying Shahanga, I agree that this is a way better model given how geographically big Melbourne is and how hard it is to travel across the city rather than 'into' it. Edited July 4, 2015 by Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 The college of football has yet another "affiliate school", Overnewton College: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/overnewton-college-joins-as/17zy58ey7q6av1t9hw3calsvp7. Counting John Fawkner College, that's 4 affiliate schools by my count: John Fawkner College, Eltham College, Trinity Grammar School and Overnewton College. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Very pleasing to see that we're reaching into schools - including Trinity Grammar. The AFL has deep roots in the private school system and it's good to see we're following that lead. Munn & Co should get a pat on the back for this. Onwards and upwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeming Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 The college of football has yet another "affiliate school", Overnewton College: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/overnewton-college-joins-as/17zy58ey7q6av1t9hw3calsvp7. Counting John Fawkner College, that's 4 affiliate schools by my count: John Fawkner College, Eltham College, Trinity Grammar School and Overnewton College.That's my old school. Big change from when I was there and we only had interschool sports twice a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellydrum Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Looks like JVS' son is looking after the John Fawkner arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Looks like JVS' son is looking after the John Fawkner arm.Assume all of Didiluca's family have jobs then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 DVS was looking after the kids in the NPL team, was he not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 DVS was looking after the kids in the NPL team, was he not?Earlier this year he was NPL Strength and Conditioning Coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n i k o Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 2017 Melbourne City College of Football trials at John Fawkner College image: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/di/library/Melbourne_Heart/b3/9/jfc-trials_adfnmlpjesf81a3lznt00ez0g.png?t=-1036826724 1/1 Wednesday, 18 May 2016 - @MelbourneCity Registrations are now open for trials ahead of the 2017 intake at the Melbourne City College of Football Program at John Fawkner College. The program gives students an opportunity to live their football and academic dream and July’s trials will give students throughout Victoria a chance to be a part of the program next year. On Thursday 9 July, the Melbourne City College of Football at John Fawkner College will be holding its annual football trials where prospective students have a chance to be assessed by a group of Melbourne City coaching staff and learn more about the program. The trials range from Primary (Grades 5 and 6) and Secodnary students (Years 7-11). Males and females of all football abilities throughout Victoria are invited to attend the session even if you are undecided on your schooling future. Trial times 10am-11.30am: Primary aged students (Grades 5 and 6) 12pm-1.30pm: Current Year 7 and 8 Secondary students 2pm-4pm: Current Year 9, 10 and 11 Secondary students To register for the trials, click here. For more information on the trials, contact Kieran McDowell, Melbourne City College of Football at John Fawkner College Coordinator on 03 9359 1166 or McDowell.kieran.j@edumail.vic.gov.au - See more at: http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/2017-melbourne-city-college-of-football-trials-at-john-fawkner-college/1k6a2kw8izh2d158s6zbnyk8te#sthash.kxgK74tZ.dpufRead more at http://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/article/2017-melbourne-city-college-of-football-trials-at-john-fawkner-college/1k6a2kw8izh2d158s6zbnyk8te#OhDSXpM4eFOZBDHR.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffplz Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) They set this up just as I graduate? Fucks sake m8. Whatever, John Fawkner always used to rekk every team in interschool sports. I think mine only beat them like twice among 10 matches Edited May 18, 2016 by jeffplz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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