In my opinion it certainly does but given how we rested so many players this year "as part of their development" does it really set us back?. It's one of the consequences though of not being a good partner this year.
I believe the other option was for both sides to go it alone next year but I doubt we could have got it up and running by then.
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I'd imagine the medical dept would have the final say on a player being "rested"
Be nice to have our own side next season .
Going to be interesting seeing whether our new draftees are playing Willuamstown Two's.
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So are we going to fence the WO or put these games on for nothing?
Or are we going to play elsewhere?
The curse is dead.
It will be interesting to see who is appointed coach of the 2014 VFL team and which players are approached to play for the side. From a coaching perspective the following might be candidates:
Peter German - Williamstown
Scott West - Werribee
Brent Prismall - Williamstown (maybe playing coach)
Daniel Giansiracusa - Western Bulldogs (maybe playing coach)
From a player perspective I would think that Prismall will join us from Williamstown and possibly Willie Wheeler. I would like to see us pick up some other young VFL players who could possibly be considered as AFL draft candidates in the future. Maybe Gia and Lindsay Gilbee might play for the VFL side to give it some experience.
Someone on the current panel I would reckon.
Rohan Smith would be a show also.
Just can't wait until it happens