Palace Dees

Seems their ears were burning. 'The ABC got lucky': How the VFA became must-watch TV for...As Aussie Rules was forced to reckon with a national competition, four men helped make the VFA must-watch TV on the ABC for Victorian footy fans.

Yeah, pretty sure they did after 10 stopped in late 80's. By that time I was totally focussed on the Dees.

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I was much more into VFA than VFL in the 60's and 70's because of my father's involvement. Mad Preston supporter until I played with Coburg (also red and blue - Essendon style) in '72 and so swapped. I used to go every week, even to Port where you took your life in your hands. They were the worst bunch of supporters ever! Thugs, like their team. It was Channel 0 (later 10) that broadcast the VFA in those days. Remember Phil Gibbs and later Phil Cleary? I loved the 16 man a side game. So fast and open. Played like the AFL is this year with the addition of the obligatory all-in 'blue' each week. Anyway, where am I? Crikey, the calendar says 2026! Time for a shower. "Nurse! 👋"

I missed that ABC are doing VFL this year as well as Fox. Excellent! Thanks WJ.

I distinctly remember a few posters here calling for that early in his career. We (self included) can get a little frustrated and impatient with a player's development at times. I keep reminding myself, I'm a SUPPORTER and why I don't listen to people like Kane Cornes.

Still 6 spots available

Only 6 teams in the 18 team comp that starts tonight! Still time folks!

The first 2 predictions

Melbourne finish 10th Kozzie wins Brownlow My 566.25 to 1 multi gets up $50k hits my TAB account I donate $1k to Demon Army Then I wake up 😩

Agree Last thing we need is an AFL version of ICE here. Back on topic - great production again MFC. 👏

Love to know more about Ricky and how he's going. I have a feeling you may ask. 😁

I think the overwhelming feeling here is for the kid himself. His health issues and bad luck has been well documented. Most feel that he deserved a break and when he finally was getting some continuity (even allowing for a facial fracture) this happens 2 mins into the game that then was immediately stopped for 30 mins. You have to admit that must be tough for him to accept. Yes, there is the team impact and frustration that another player has gone down (it is a supporter forum after all) but I'm reading more concern for the person than selection.

I have fingers crossed for Luker so Batmania can become Melbourne again. One for the history buffs 😉

Except maybe Heath through neccessity 😉

I'm thinking Werridee won't have to worry about 'in's' when picking his R.1 side today. 😣

My point was a back up for Max was selected. Luker Kentfield. It was probably a close call with Luker chosen as better option as a Fwd/Ruck as opposed to Heath as a Ruck/Fwd. A logical call in my view. I fully expect Heath to be picked R.1 , despite not impressing the 2nd half today.

Even the Richmond commentators are bewildered. They actually sound embarrassed

8 goals (and 15 frees) in a row to Tigers

Not sure why you think that. Saints game is 2 weeks away. Kentfield would have been 2nd ruck yesterday but injured in first 2 mins.

MOTY was by Hoghton KC is spot on. Terrible standard by Casey that 1/4

Nice side move by Taylor, who then kicks to 3 Tiger players standing by themselves. Casey player takes MOTY

This is a hard watch. 😖

Wow....poor defence by Casey to start 2nd half.

Club got back to me saying it's likely to be most home games, but couldn't be specific. In past years it was only 5 or 6 possibles. Away games for Kings Birthday and Anzac eve as well as less success has increased options this year it seems. That said, I still don't definitively know.