hackbowler
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So with grounds vacant Saturday morning, why couldn't we look at games from 10-3 for some grades?
Dvca - Competition Restructure
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cricket master
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Any news on new teams joining the comp?
Warwick Todd
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Having a close look at the DVCA constitution, Bundoora Park is not eligible to become a member of the DVCA.
No doubt, the DVCA will just ignore their own rules if they want them in.
MEMBERSHIP (1) An incorporated club is eligible to become a member if it applies before any 30 April and its application is approved by a two-thirds majority at a meeting after the Executive reports that it is satisfied that the club: (a) is based in the municipalities of Nillumbik, Banyule or Whittlesea and in a geographical area with sufficient population to make it a worthwhile member;
Bundoora
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Just read the whole criteria, there is no room to move, they need to change the constitution in order for them to be eligible. Wouldn't be suprised if this is on the agenda at the AGM but as per their own rules, they couldn't accept any application as it's after April 30. I'm in Darryl Kerrigan's corner with this, they must follow the constitution
_Blackhawk_
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I don't believe you are bound by your constitution these days as you once were (unless the rules around it have changed again). You can pretty much do what you like, provided it is legal.
serg fernandez
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But its the Vibe, its Mabo, its justice, its law, no thats it, it the Vibe.
Tongs
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Excuse my ignorance, which part has excluded them from eligibility?
Warwick Todd
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They are not based in the municipalities of Nillumbik, Banyule or Whittlesea.
_Blackhawk_
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Perhaps he doesn't believe that the population of Bundoora is sufficient to make it worthwhile having another club join from the area. There's already 3 in the suburb (Bundoora, Bundoora United and now Old Paradians). Considering I can count on one hand the amount of BU senior players that actually live in Bundoora, it might be a fair point.
Warwick Todd
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They are not based in the municipalities of Nillumbik, Banyule or Whittlesea
_Blackhawk_
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Yeh you're right. I'd just assumed they'd be in, but nope, about 200 meters out. Anyways, as I said, you're not bound by your constitution.
Bad news bears
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Seems like DVCA will be making a change to the constitution and BP most likely going to start in Mash.
hackbowler
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They will use Rule 7 - if there is no applicable rule, or one they don't like, they will change it!
Bundoora
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I was talking about the constitution, I'm not against them joining the comp.
You raise good points about the clubs in close proximity. Granted that I'd need light traffick and a good run with the lights but within 7 minutes of Yulong i could get to: OP, UB, Mill Park, Rivergum, Bundoora Park, Cobras, PV, Greensborough and Riverside. Hard to sustain, not unlike the old days when you had 5 clubs within a couple of minutes of Greensborough shopping centre. Three of them are no longer
Tongs
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I’m quite familiar with that rule.
Bundoora
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Hmmm, not sure i would've been so forthcoming with answers. Reckon it's a good time to play a straight bat (not that i ever did) and let the DVCA field the media enquiries.
FWIW i think they'll get accepted but will be interested in Cricket Victoria's reaction. Not great for NMCA losing a strong club
_Blackhawk_
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NMCA is on life support, it's only a matter of time.
Warwick Todd
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I don't know about that.
According to the NMCA website, there are 30 senior clubs. Where are these clubs going to go?
I can tell you now, they're not coming to the DVCA!
Honestly out of that 30, 5-6 clubs would be in a healthy position, and one of them might be joining the DVCA next year.