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VJBL Metro only

Anon^ you have come up with a subjective and contrarian conclusion to what the Charter is actually saying to suit your own view point.

Oops, iPad issues... Sorry for the multi post!

Accurate clarification anon^ it is still referred to by many as Metro in the mid range leagues, but it has been Juniour League for a few years now.

The VJBL does try to consider placing teams into regions so travel is minimised where it can, usually in the lower divisions, it can't do this in the higher ones, obviously!

Agree with HO, some posters need to read more of this thread before they comment, might help them understand what people are writing...

Accurate clarification anon^ it is still referred to by many as Metro in the mid range leagues, but it has been Juniour League for a few years now.

The VJBL does try to consider placing teams into regions so travel is minimised where it can, usually in the lower divisions, it can't do this in the higher ones, obviously!

Agree with HO, some posters need to read more of this thread before they comment, might help them understand what people are writing...

Accurate clarification anon^ it is still referred to by many as Metro in the mid range leagues, but it has been Juniour League for a few years now.

The VJBL does try to consider placing teams into regions so travel is minimised where it can, usually in the lower divisions, it can't do this in the higher ones, obviously!

Agree with HO, some posters need to read more of this thread before they comment, might help them understand what people are writing...

Thank god you dont get into positions of influance? VJBL is the best league in the country just enjoy the privllidge that you have and play in it.
Dont squeal about travelling it evens itself out for all.
Is it fair to exclude country teams absolutely not? Most country teams travel by mini bus each week or at least they did when I was doing it. Is it too hard for metro teams to do that as well.

Suck it up princess.
Its been happening for years now and how many accidents have occurred, low risk.
People are smart enough to manage their time and resources around the requirement, clearly not the case for you.

@Happy Days that is very important, there is sometimes too much emphasis on basketball and shooting and jumping and running and all the hard work kids are asked to do on a hard court surface.

There needs to be more recognition for young kids and how their bodies develop at different speeds.

Then there needs to be a lot more consideration for the importance of strength and conditioning and rest, so these kids can stay on the court when it is required of them by all their coaches...

We sometimes get things arse about I reckon?!

Lets make it easy. Vic Country run a comp for the country teams on Saturdays so travel isn't late on Fridays, and VJBL run a metro comp which is graded according to location. Maybe using MSAC as the furthest a team has to travel, whether from north, south, east or west. There will always be the argument that the best teams generally come from the eastern side of Melbourne, but if VC for example was split into 2 divisions of east and west, and they crossed over for finals, the best teams would win anyway. Then the best "metro" team could play the best country team to decide a State Champ!

Its all about safety for ALL parents & kids, both metro and country. Late night travel is always dangerous, especially after a work day. For those posters that think I am telling country kids don't play, couldn't be further from the truth. Maybe get your chips off your shoulders and understand my concerns with the driving aspect.

I will qualify anything I say in response to your idea Pud by firstly letting you know that I have had two kids in the VJBL for about 9 years and yes, we travel from Geelong, which is country.

Without getting caught up in the perceived naivety of your post, I will attempt to answer your question with as much objectivity as I can, notwithstanding the way you have appeared to be confrontational in your original porting.

Travel time is a huge issue for the VJBL, it is compounded by distance and start times, let's face it there is not much joy in playing at 10.00-11.00pm regardless of how far we travel.

Years ago, the VJBL treated country teams like poor cousins by having them play all home games at the Metro club's venue, this was changed to Werribee or Coburg for Geelong teams for some time until equilibrium was established and home/away was introduced.

There is a by-law that assists teams traveling excessive distances, more a common sense rule really, that allows the two clubs to sort out and play both games at a neutral venue. This isn't coordinated by the VJBL though, it relies on the teams to do it themselves, so court availability can be an issue.

Werribee to Frankston (both Metro) is about an hour and a half, if you get a good run, so although you place a two hour limit on your idea, there are Metro trips that can easily get to that time frame.

While many country people will find your post quite comical and to be frank I almost hear the dueling banjos strumming in the background, there needs to be some common sense approach taken to try to ease the burden of travel on Friday nights, but your original post may be a little too far right to consider going back to, I would suggest brother...

West dont seem to be good enough to beat the big 3 in the mens comp after dropping a close one to a very undermanned forestville last night. The got pumped by sturt last week, and lost at home also to an undermanned norwood.
Are they the real deal or just making up the numbers in the top 5??