FFV releases documentation for NPLV

18.04.2013
Structure and criteria of National Premier Leagues Victoria announced.

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) today released the Victorian model of the National Premier Leagues (NPLV) following the Board’s approval on Monday 15 April.

The NPLV is a Football Federation Australia (FFA) initiative and will be established in each state by 2014 to provide a national second-tier for Australian senior football and a consistent approach to the development of Australia’s talented junior footballers.

The NPLV is in line with FFA’s national framework for player development and coaching education. In fact FFV has gone one step further by being the only Member Federation to include women and girls.

This will be the ultimate league for aspiring talented players in Victoria and will cater for players in both metropolitan and regional Victoria, ensuring that location will not be a barrier that prevents players from being a part of the league.

FFV CEO, Peter Gome said that Victoria is in a strong position nationally thanks to FFV’s widespread consultation process.

“FFV is unique among Member Federations in that we will include women and girls in our NPL structure as the FFV Board considers it important that all players be provided with equal opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive environment regardless of gender,” he said.

“I am confident that with the support of the Victorian football community the NPLV will be a resounding success in 2014. FFV is looking forward to this new and exciting chapter of Victorian football.

“FFV’s consultation with stakeholders around Victoria has been the most comprehensive of any Member Federation and on behalf of the team at FFV and the Board we would like to thank our stakeholders for their highly valued feedback during the National Competition Review consultation process.”

FFV will support clubs during the application process and will conduct a series of information sessions in May and June throughout the state. FFV will assess applications during August and announce NPLV clubs in early September.

FFV announces NPL structures
By Donald Sutherland April 18, 2013

Football Federation Victoria (FFV) confirmed aspects of the new National Premier League Victoria (NPLV) which will replace the current Victorian Premier League model in 2014.
The FFV revealed that successful applicants for the new league will be announced in “Early September” of this year, while aspiring clubs need to complete “Expressions of Interest” by the end of next month.
Successful clubs will hold their NPLV licences for a three year period should they meet all licence criteria with the Federation revealing that “only at the end of the first 3 year period will FFV look at granting new licences to new applicants.”
Victoria will be the only state federation to include elite women’s teams, with successful applicants needing to have an under 13s, 15s, 18s and open women’s team to complement the mandatory under 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s, 16s, 18s, 21s and open men’s teams.
FFV CEO Peter Gome highlighted his excitement about the elite women’s teams, and was confident that the roll-out of the new leagues would be successful.
“FFV is unique among Member Federations in that we will include women and girls in our NPL structure as the FFV Board considers it important that all players be provided with equal opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive environment regardless of gender,” he said.
“I am confident that with the support of the Victorian football community the NPLV will be a resounding success in 2014. FFV is looking forward to this new and exciting chapter of Victorian football.
“FFV’s consultation with stakeholders around Victoria has been the most comprehensive of any Member Federation and on behalf of the team at FFV and the Board we would like to thank our stakeholders for their highly valued feedback during the National Competition Review consultation process.”
FFV will support clubs during the application process and will conduct a series of information sessions in May and June throughout the state.

cant wait to see this 3 team comp up and running

any word yet on which grounds are going to be used 40 weeks a year?

Indeed.

Care to post insights?

-PB

Definitely no NPL in Victoria next season.

Any reason why upgrades are required?

Only ask as NPLQ didn't require such spending of money.

-PB

Like ive been telling all you so called know it alls from other states. The FFV have remodeled the framework and inserted 75% more bullshit of their own making. I really think a rebel comp in victoria is 1 step closer. Or the bayside federation is about to explode with member clubs. What needs to happen in Victoria FFV elections need to take place and the current board turfed out on their ass. Along with all their mates who a free loading off the clubs profits too. The baracades are about to be put up. Big Big Mess and all leads to FFV. Definitely no NPL in Victoria next season.

All VPL and State one clubs should band together and and transfer lock stock and barrel to the Bayside League or VicSoccer. That will shake them out of their dictatorial attitude they have adopted over the past decade.

I bet you $500 that there will be.

No it won't, don't you get it yet, conform or your out.

No it won't, don't you get it yet, conform or your out.

2 out of the current 24 vpl and divi 1 clubs keen. As for rest if FFV dont change their model then all will be joining the bayside comp. Still want to offer that bet? il take the bet. You dont know about the goings on behind the scene then, the secret meetings between the powerhouse clubs in victoria.:lol: :lol:

Fine by me.

If 2 or less of this year's VPL clubs apply for the NPL you win, if more than two do, I win.

Deal?

Fine by me.

If 2 or less of this year's VPL clubs apply for the NPL you win, if more than two do, I win.

Deal?

Edited by paladisious: 24/4/2013 02:23:10 PM

There was 3 clubs interested 2 weeks ago, but 2 dropped interest when the hard copy of FFV imposed NPL details came out.:roll: :roll:

yep!!!

Brave soul.

I'm curious, what are the positive points about this plan in your mind?

Wouldn't mind a discussion on the pros and cons.

Heard the Surf Coast club is applying. Good luck to them and the whole concept.

Surf Coast, Box Hill ,Knox City, Berwick all have a total of 600 supporters :lol: :lol:

Oh stop it.

You're starting to sound like A-League wankers who harp on about crowds all the time.

-PB

Let's have a look at some real world figures for the NPL.

Juniors.
1700 fee per child.
Mandatory to have under 12,13,14,15,16,18 boys and under 13, 15 & 18 girls.
That's 9 teams (assuming that you will give your youth team - u20's a full scholarship)

Each team will have 15 players minimum.
15 players x 1700 = 25,500 x 9 teams = 229,500. (135 kids)
This must cover registrations, apparel, coaching staff, physio, referees, technical director and ground maintenance / utilities.

Apparel per child as follows. For a better brand (not covo, pelada etc.)
Training kit x 2 = $80, Playing kit x 2 = $160, Tracksuit = $100, Sprayjacket / Jumper = $60, Club Polo = $50.
Apparel alone per child = $450 x 135 kids = $60,750.
Leaves you with $168,750 from your registrations.
Take away half of the Licence fee for your senior men, women and u20's registration leaves you with $25,000 left that your juniors must pick up.
Leaves you with $143,750

Coaching Staff
40 week paid season for the following
B Licence TD - 600 per week = $24,000

Under 18 Coach, Asisstant & Goalkeeping Coach
Combined Bargain basement price $600 (300, 200, 100) = $24,000 for the season x 2 for including girls team ($48,000)

Under 16 Coach, Asisstant & Goalkeeping Coach
Combined Bargain basement price $500 (250, 200, 50) = $20,000 for the season

Under 15 Coach, Asisstant & Goalkeeping Coach
Combined Bargain basement price $400 (200, 150, 50) = $16,000 for the season x 2 for including girls team ($32,000)

Under 14 Coach, Asisstant & Goalkeeping Coach
Combined Bargain basement price $400 (200, 150, 50) = $16,000 for the season

Under 13 Coach, Asisstant & Goalkeeping Coach
Combined Bargain basement price $300 (150, 100, 50) = $12,000 for the season x 2 for including girls team ($24,000)

Under 12 Coach, Asisstant & Goalkeeping Coach
Combined Bargain basement price $300 (150, 100, 50) = $12,000 for the season

Combined Coaching costs for 40 week season (training and games) = $176,000

Add in Physiotherapist / Sports Trainer Costs for all teams including wages / products / strapping costs =
3 Physios (One for Senior mens, womens and 20's team / not included in calculation / one for all boys teams and one for all girls teams = 40 weeks x 400 (wages / product expenses) = $16,000 x 2 Physios = $32,000

Add that cost to the coaching costs and you reach a figure of $192,000
Bring in your remaining money from Player registrations and you are already at a deficit of -$48,250

And we haven't even got to referee fees which on a rough estimate will cost about $100 per home game per team on average. 9 teams, 9 home games = $8100
Electricity for 2 grounds with decent floodlighting = $8,500 per year for running them 5 days a week for 3 hours for training x 40 weeks x .22c per KwH.
An extra $16,000 or so to tack on to your 48k deficit.

Somehow I don't think that 135 kids, playing in an elite, snob nosed competition are not going to be able to overturn a $65,000 deficit through canteen sales and sponsorship of junior teams for the year.
You will lose money.

The coaching fees I've put down are relatively low for the amount of commitment expected / level of 'expertise'

These are the real world figures for running an 'elite' competition.
Tell me how much the federation is prepared to pump into clubs to achieve this outcome? Who is the major sponsor of the league which will put in 100k to each club to keep them going?!And this is only juniors.

The AFL puts in upwards of $250k to the TAC Cup clubs to run 2!!!! elite teams. Not that the AFL is a good example to compare to, but it's a local one nonetheless.

[size=7]Surf Coast seeks place on national stage[/size]Ryan Reynolds | April 26th, 2013

BIG AMBITIONS: Surf Coast president Joe Taylor watches Ry Herman, Domonic Toffolon and Luke Wigmore train. Photo: Peter Ristevski


SURF Coast will launch an audacious bid to be part of the new National Premier League competition next year.

The FFA-sanctioned competition, which will have leagues in most states, will become the second tier of soccer in Australia.

Surf Coast president Joe Taylor said the club was keen to have a team in the Victorian-based league and would lodge an application with Football Federation Victoria in July.

Taylor said it could cost more than $300,000 to enter a team in the National Premier League.

"A minimum would be around $300,000. The big challenge for the Torquay economy is developing off-season tourism," he said.

"This is perfect for that, because the competition will run from March to October. We are getting a lot of support from major tourism players, so that is a big financial advantage."

FFV will make its decision on which teams will form the competition in August or September.

It is hoped the National Premier League will be the platform for a promotion and relegation system with the A-League in the next decade.

The league is expected to feature two conferences with 10 teams each in Victoria.

Taylor said it was vital the region gained a foothold in top level soccer.

"Somewhere in five or 10 years it will be a pathway to the A-League," he said.

"You have to look ahead, well into the future, and the Surf Coast will have 40,000 people and Armstrong Creek has 55,000 people so there will be a population not far off 100,000 people.

"That is a population that can sustain an A-League team."

Taylor admitted the club still had a lot of work to do before their dream became a reality.

"It's a huge ask, putting the budget together, but we are going to see if we can put a bid together financially and organisationally," he said.

He said a name for the team had not been decided, although keeping the Surf Coast brand was possible.

"It may be Surf Coast, but there is a possibility that it may not," he said.

"We are probably the only club (in the region) that can do it. We have four pitches and fantastic facilities."

Taylor said he hoped the State League 4 side would continue as Surf Coast looked to build into the region's prominent club.

"To get a team in the league you need a men's team, a women's team as well as under-12 boys and girls teams. Then also under-13s, under-14s, under-15s, under-16s, under-18s and under-20s," he said.

He said the club was in a good position because of its strength in boys and girls teams.

"We have a very, very strong women's team as well," he said.

95% of VPL and State1 clubs about to desert FFV over their version of NPL. Secret meetings already underway about creating a summer comp of powerfull victorian clubs ( FACT ). This will be in direct competition to the A League. So unless the FFV dont change their version of NPL, then there going to lose a lot of revenue next coming season. This comp is already in advance stages and will be ready for kick off as early as late October this year.Refs in place, insurances done , constitution done. Do FFV still think the powerhouse clubs are kidding?

95% of VPL and State1 clubs about to desert FFV over their version of NPL. Secret meetings already underway about creating a summer comp of powerfull victorian clubs ( FACT ). This will be in direct competition to the A League. So unless the FFV dont change their version of NPL, then there going to lose a lot of revenue next coming season. This comp is already in advance stages and will be ready for kick off as early as late October this year.Refs in place, insurances done , constitution done. Do FFV still think the powerhouse clubs are kidding?

95% of VPL and State1 clubs about to desert FFV over their version of NPL. Secret meetings already underway about creating a summer comp of powerfull victorian clubs ( FACT ). This will be in direct competition to the A League. So unless the FFV dont change their version of NPL, then there going to lose a lot of revenue next coming season. This comp is already in advance stages and will be ready for kick off as early as late October this year.Refs in place, insurances done , constitution done. Do FFV still think the powerhouse clubs are kidding?

Ballarat Red Devils seek licence for National Premier Leagues

BALLARAT Red Devils have set their sights on the big time.

The Haymes Red Devils confirmed yesterday they will chase a licence in the soon-to-be-formed National Premier Leagues Victoria competition, an elite second-tier platform for Australian senior soccer to be established in each state by 2014.

Ballarat president James Winton said the club had been heading towards this opportunity for the past decade.

“Both the current and previous boards have moved the club to a position where we can launch a persuasive bid to be the region’s National Premier Leagues club,” Winton said.

“There is a real excitement around what we can achieve for the sport and we are fully committed to delivering this opportunity for football in the western region.”

Ballarat has called on experienced soccer administrator Andrew Burgess to chair the licence bid.

“I’m excited to be once again involved with the club and I look forward to working with a united board and corporate group to turn this vision into a reality,” Burgess said.

“Without doubt, securing a place in the NPLV will be a major step forward for not just the club but football generally in the region.”

Football Federation Victoria has described the NPLV as the ultimate league for aspiring talented players in the state.

“The powerhouse clubs of Victorian football have all expressed interest in securing a place. In less than 12 months, football fans in the region will see our junior, youth, women’s and men’s squads playing against the best of the best that this state can turn out,” Burgess said.

“Ballarat versus South Melbourne in Ballarat, at a new stadium, with a crowd of 2000 plus for Saturday night football. Now that is worth getting excited about.”

FFV will support clubs during the application process, with an announcement of those successful expected in early September.
Expressions of interest for the NPLV licence close on May 31.



http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/1485728/soccer-ballarat-red-devils-seek-licence-for-national-premier-leagues/?cs=63
Edited by imonfourfourtwo: 8/5/2013 08:13:25 AM

paulbagzFC - What do you know about current climate in state football in Victoria???:-$

NPLV definitely sounds infinitely more difficult to be a part then NPLQ.

Thought this competition was meant to be regulated Nation wide via the FFA?

-PB

whats souths stand on the whole NPLV?

Media Release: Monday 27th May 2013

One Region..UNITED..One Greater Geelong Galaxy!

The Greater Geelong Galaxy to bid for NPL Licence.





The Greater Geelong Galaxy, on behalf of the Geelong Region Clubs, is proud to announce a UNITED bid for a Licence to play in FFA’s National Premier League commencing in 2014.

We are excited about the prospects and challenges that lie ahead to take football in the Geelong Region into another atmosphere. The NPL will be a competition that will be representative of the best male and female senior, junior and sub junior players across all regional and metropolitan corners of this state. The potential to play in a national competition down the track is also on the horizon.

The Greater Geelong Galaxy, through all its hard work with talented juniors through the last Victorian Champions League and current FFV Regional Challenge Cup, look forward to working with all key stakeholders to put together a bid that is worthy of our great region and city. So stay tuned, get on board and join us in our quest to take football in the Geelong Region into another world……

Bent down on their knees I believe....

whats souths stand on the whole NPLV?

South publicly stated that they support the NPL - mainly because the club already has everything in place to participate and therefore requires minimal change in order to move over from VPL to NPL.

Knights have gone the other way, despite being in the same position as South. Whilst being quite happy for South to continue in the direction they are heading I applaud the Knights for the clarity and content of their response.

And now neither will Green Gully be in the NPLV.

And if my greek spies are correct, prepare for Sth Melb to decline the invitation too by weeks end.

As I see it, right now South are in a tremendous position - if the NPL goes ahead they are in prime position having played along with the FFV and backed the concept.

If enough teams join the comp South will be in a position to be a dominant side - especially as our major rivals are all backing away.

If, on the other hand, there aren't enough expressions of interest to justify a league, and the FFV are forced to reduce their demands, South will still be onside with the governing body but will be able to take advantage of any concessions the others negotiate.

Win-win.

Bent down on their knees I believe....

Probably figured they'd be in the A-League next season o:) :cool:

-PB

If the FFV continue their stance well well well, then there in for a very rude awakening. The clubs do have a back up plan to show the FFV how serious they are.:roll:

Can i ask because i have never got a clear answer on this, What are the differences between FFV's NPL Model and the other states that is getting clubs and supporters in VIC so against the competition?

Can i ask because i have never got a clear answer on this, What are the differences between FFV's NPL Model and the other states that is getting clubs and supporters in VIC so against the competition?

Summer Soccer will be coming to Victoria.

Does anyone know how many clubs have said 100% there interested in going ahead? So far I can only think of South Melbounre, Greater Geelong, Ballarat Red Devils, Surf Coast

Heard rumours that Bullen may apply and also hearing Hoppers Crossing may be interetsted, does anyone know of any clubs that have expressed interest?

South Melbourne
Oakliegh
Bentliegh Greens
Geelong Galaxy = Have no Snr teams or Female sides and no home ground.
Surf Coast
Ballarat Red Devils
Bulleen Lions

Probably most clubs will put in an EOI to see what comes of the submission stage.

Take out Oakleigh and include
Werribee
Whittlesea Rangers

Take out Oakleigh and include
Werribee
Whittlesea Rangers

So looks as if the FFV have got the minimum 8 clubs they need to go ahead, Im still not sure about this from a club point of view the clubs look like they will suffer, but how about from a player point of view? Say for example myself a 21 year old currently playing state 2 would playing in NPLV club next year help me in any way? And what of my house mate a 25 year old fijian international who recently just got here, supposedly there is a limit as to how many foreigners a club may have and they carry more points or something? So the chances of him getting piked up by a club a thin

NPLV excitement grows
29.05.2013

27 NPLV Expressions of Interest received so far including more than half of the current Victorian Premier League clubs.

Football Federation Victoria is delighted to announce that 27 Expressions of Interest (EOI) for National Premier Leagues Victoria (NPLV) have been received so far with more expected before the 31 May deadline.

More than half of the current Victorian Premier League clubs have submitted an EOI with the remainder coming from other clubs and groups across Victoria.

FFV CEO Peter Gome said the organisation is excited with the response rate so far of the new league and is thrilled to be working with so many clubs in laying the foundations for an exciting future of Victorian football.

There is now potential for two NPLV divisions to be established given the 27 EOIs received to date.

All clubs/consortia/entities are still welcome to submit a non-binding EOI and Gome reminded anyone who is contemplating joining the NPLV that it must be received before the 5pm deadline on Friday 31 May.

“There will be no opportunity for people to change their mind if they have not submitted an EOI once the deadline has passed,” he said.

Gome said that FFV is disappointed with recent media reports containing some misinformation and the suggestion that some clubs don’t fully understand parts of the NPLV framework. He also rejects reports that NPLV criteria will still be subject to change.

“There will be no eleventh hour changes to the model,” confirmed Mr. Gome.

“It would not be fair to all interested clubs for us to now make changes to the model. The model is staying as it is.”

Claims that NPLV clubs have to forego their sub-junior programs and as such cause a lack of quality coaching to children aged five to twelve are incorrect according to Gome.

“NPLV clubs can have skill acquisition programs for players below U12 level which fits in with the FFA National Curriculum as the focus up to this age is on skills,” he said.

“The benefit to players below U12 level from these SAP programs is the quality of coaching offered.”

A suggestion that FFV failed to properly consult with the Victorian football community also needed to be corrected.

“From July to December 2012 FFV conducted 15 forums state-wide, including many in metropolitan Melbourne, where interested clubs and groups attended,” he said.

Although Gome accepted that some clubs do not like components of the NPLV model, he pointed out it is a Football Federation Australia initiative and is consistent with the NPL implementation in all other states and territories.

“The NPL has already been introduced by New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, ACT and South Australia in 2013 with other states to follow in 2014.”

FFV will not be accepting EOIs after the 5pm deadline on 31 May 2013 and Gome said he is looking forward to working with potential NPLV clubs to ensure a great competition.

“The second phase of the process is preparing and lodging the NPLV application. This is the exciting part where clubs will really get to grips with all the components that will make them a great NPLV club.

“FFV will assist clubs during the application process and looks forward to announcing the successful NPLV licencees in September,” he said.

Unfortunately for those 95% - the highest profile and best equipped club is standing by the FFV & FFA and forging closer links with both bodies.

In the meantime, whilst the other 95% are shouting in public about the need to stand together and make a break-away, many of those clubs are still running around having private meetings with the FFV to see how best they can secure themselves a place in the NPL.

With regard to the FFV's statement (above)...



95% of VPL/State1 clubs SAYING they are outraged by the NPL recommendations...

But half of them have submitted an application to join the NPL.

What they say in public is very different to what they do behind closed boardroom doors.

Thunder submit NPL interest amid indecision
By Donald Sutherland May 30, 2013

Dandenong Thunder says it will submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the new National Premier League Victoria (NPLV), but maintains that no decision has been made about actually joining next year’s competition.
Speaking exclusively to MFootball, Dandenong Thunder spokesperson Mr Sezar Jakupi said the decision was made purely to be a part of the next period of discussion, and said the club wants a key number of issues addressed before it will consider a formal application for the new league.
“We will be submitting the expression of interest, what they refer to as “Part One”, therefore indicating that we want to be a part of the initial phase,” Mr Jakupi confirmed.
“At this point in time, we can’t preempt what will happen and where it will go from here. Obviously, there are other clubs who have publicly voiced their opinions and their concerns over the process.
“At this point in time, we’re seeking as much information as we can get and try and determine whether we’re going to be able to meet the criteria and so forth.”
Mr Jakupi was able to give some insight into what submitting an EOI meant for his club, saying it is not an indication of an application.
“To be honest, this stage of the process – what the FFV have termed the expression of interest – it’s just really an early, initial stage where, basically, you’re just flagging your intent to receive more detailed information on the NPLV process.
“Really, it’s the next two, three months which become the crucial part of that process. This deadline that’s been set – for the end of this month – there’s no decision being made.
“Just because you submit your expression of interest, it doesn’t really mean you’ve been accepted, it doesn’t mean you’ve formally applied – it’s just an expression of interest; exactly what it says.”
The Thunder spokesman also said the club would use the upcoming period – before the July 31 deadline to submit formal applications – to better understand the NPLV documentation.
“I think it’s fair to say that the club needs more information to fully understand … what’s been published about the NPLV, (as) there are what appears to be quite a few criteria and commitments and requirements, and from both Dandenong Thunder and most of the other VPL clubs, a lot of the concerns centre around financial commitments that’s required through the various criteria that you have to meet in terms of your coaching staff and your playing staff and all the other requirements of facilities and infrastructure and so forth.”
“I think it’s reasonable to say that all the clubs are significantly concerned about the financial viability of the current model and whether the current model that’s been proposed is sustainable from a financial perspective.
“Again, without wanting to preempt discussion and so forth, I suppose the devil is in the detail, so that will obviously be something that will come out of the discussions and further negotiations or the process around those negotiations as to are there going to be issues which clubs such as Dandenong Thunder see as stumbling blocks to the viability of the whole thing.”
Mr Jakupi also said his club has some concerns about the unique Player Points System (PPS) to be introduced within the NPLV.
“There are obvious issues which have been discussed by all the clubs regarding the proposed Player Points System and many clubs, including Thunder, have some legitimate concerns about the imposition of penalties for playing players over the age of 25 and so forth. ”
The PPS, as outlined in Schedule 1 of the Participation Criteria, is a system where each squad member is worth ten points before adjustments and clubs are allowed a maximum of 275 points for their senior squad in 2014, “and will reduce in subsequent years by 25 points until it is 200 points.”
Players over the age of 25 are worth one additional point “for each year the player is over 25.”
“It’s open to question as to why a player older than 25 is regarded as someone who the NPLV will impose a penalty on to the associated clubs. Who’s definition came up with the age of 25? You would think that most players are probably actually starting to mature and play their best football maybe at that age.
“So there are obvious, legitimate concerns that the clubs would have with that. I don’t think there’s really been any consultation on that.”
Thunder’s decision could be dependent on which clubs join the NPLV, Mr Jakupi indicated, with the current Victorian Champion wanting to play in the best tier of state league football and play against the best footballers.
“Our club’s position is is that we want to evaluate the NPLV that is as a competition in which there is a sustainable and long term viability for those clubs, and of course – which should presumably be the core primary objective – is that NPLV should represent the strongest competition in Victoria.
“So there would be some obvious concerns in that if there are a number of current VPL clubs who have already identified or highlighted their concern and, probably in some cases, their rejection of the NPLV model.
“Obviously, we’re not going to know the composition of the NPLV until the assessment process has gone through. One of legitimate concern from any of the current VPL clubs is who actually ends up making that according to the FFV assessment and how does that fit?
“Is that truly a representative picture of the strongest or elite clubs in Victoria, from a playing perspective?”

VPL CLUBS WITHDRAWING FROM NPL

MELBOURNE KNIGHTS
GREEN GULLY
PORT MELBOURNE
BENTLEIGH GREENS
PASCOE VALE
HUME CITY

WHOSE LEFT FROM THE VPL?

STATE 1 CLUBS WITHDRAWING FROM NPL
ALTONA MAGIC

Also read that Preston Lions wont be submitting an EOI, lots of big clubs saying no, are we going to have summer football here in victoria?

There is no rep team from the west zone applying for NPL. The strongest zone and no representation at all.

Is there a sort of "if you can't beat em' join em' vibe going around?

So where's this announcement that South were pulling out?

-PB

These clubs havent stated that they're going for it. They've done nothing more than submit an EOI

A couple of clubs have already made it clear that they only submitted their EOI so that they can see how it pans out. I havent heard too many clubs come out and say "we're 100% committed to this concept"

I would have thought their 7pm announcement on Wednesday would have rated a mention. :-k

This is the third time I've read about this, and I still have no idea where this rumour has come from.