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I have done the Geelong Football League?

Love when you get home from work in Friday ready to just relax and unwind with some games…
Lol jokes a 49GB update that will take 3 hours :sweat_smile:

Here is a better description of what I am doing

Victorian Country Leagues Project – AFL 26 Academy Edition

This is grassroots footy, rebuilt and reimagined.

The Victorian Country Leagues Project in AFL 26 Academy brings together 20 of Victoria’s most iconic regional competitions. Each league is crafted to reflect its real-life counterpart, filled with real players—both current and retired— who rose through these local systems. From the fertile talent pool of the Goulburn Valley to the windswept grounds of the Gippsland coast, this project is a digital tribute to the leagues that shaped champions and bred lifelong rivalries.

Here, community pride meets footy tradition. Whether you’re rebuilding history or creating new dynasties, this is where Victorian football lives on.

Individual League Descriptions

  1. Geelong Football League (GFL)
    One of the strongest regional leagues in the country, the GFL is a breeding ground for AFL talent. Hard-hitting, high-skill footy dominates in this proud coastal powerhouse.

  2. Goulburn Valley Football League (GVFL)
    Based around Shepparton and surrounding towns, the GVFL is known for producing elite midfielders and fierce rivalries. It’s country footy with a metro-level standard.

  3. Ballarat Football League (BFL)
    Steeped in history, the BFL delivers tough, old-school footy in icy conditions. Expect contested footy and legendary club loyalty.

  4. Ovens & Murray Football League (O&MFL)
    Border towns unite in this ultra-competitive league. Fast, skillful, and physical, the O&MFL has long been a key AFL recruiting ground.

  5. Hampden Football League
    Western Victoria’s finest. This league thrives on coastal grit and country pride, producing hard-bodied footballers and legendary local derbies.

  6. Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League (MPNFL)
    Spanning bayside suburbs to the Mornington Peninsula, the MPNFL blends beachside flair with hard-edged rivalries.

  7. Murray Football League
    A cross-border comp with a deep connection to local communities. Strong clubs, family ties, and local legends define this classic league.

  8. Wimmera Football League
    Sprawling across the western plains, the Wimmera league is built on physicality, resilience, and long-time rivalries among wheatbelt towns.

  9. Sunraysia Football League
    Centred around Mildura, this league brings heat—literally and figuratively. Talented Indigenous players and high-scoring games define Sunraysia footy.

  10. West Gippsland Football League
    A fast-growing region where tradition meets emerging talent. Expect wet-weather toughness and strong junior pathways.

  11. Bellarine Football League
    On the coast near Geelong, the BFL is footy with a scenic twist—passionate fans, big hits, and rivalries that split holiday towns.

  12. Central Murray Football League
    This league spans a mix of Victorian and NSW clubs. It’s rugged, spirited, and a true showcase of river country footy.

  13. Outer East Football League
    A mix of metro-fringe and mountain towns, this league delivers tough footy across diverse terrains—from leafy suburbs to alpine valleys.

  14. Riddell District Football League (RDFL)
    A historic league in Melbourne’s northwest corridor. The RDFL thrives on suburban heart and country toughness.

  15. Central Highlands Football League
    Known for its strong community feel and hard-earned wins. It’s muddy ovals, loyal crowds, and Saturday tradition.

  16. North Central Football League
    Stretching across northern wheatbelt towns, this league is physical, rural footy at its purest. Every win is earned, every rivalry personal.

  17. Colac & District Football League
    Set in the Otways, this league is tight-knit and tradition-rich. Expect wet-weather masters and long-standing rivalries.

  18. Ovens & King Football League
    A feeder to the bigger O&MFL, the O&K is built on passion, perseverance, and proud small-town clubs punching above their weight.

  19. Bendigo Football League (BFNL)
    Bendigo is a footy hub, and this league reflects that. Strong clubs, elite facilities, and a proud legacy of producing top-tier talent.

  20. Gippsland Football League
    From Traralgon to Warragul, the GFL is a powerhouse of country footy. Skilled, physical, and full of proud communities.

A 49gb update, I don’t know if I should be concerned or happy.

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There’s the GFL & then there’s the GDFL, Banno, inverleigh, Belmont, etc

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Why were the Brownlow votes taken out of season mode @JNT_BA ? They were in there yesterday.

That’s what I was thinking :sweat_smile: it wasn’t that bad…

Finally we had a realistic Brownlow count dominated by mids. With no ruckman anywhere near the top

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So are you actually intending on making clubs or just frankenstein league teams?

I have already posted 3 teams into academy

Not doing clubs, just players that are from that region/league

I’m on PS5

So are you doing players from the outer East Gippsland comp or west Gippsland league players or just the logos I’m confused

Players only, if the league logos get posted in academy, the I will update teams. I can’t create the league logos as I’m on PS5

Are you getting the players name from each league off playhq a footy live score site for Vic football?

Manager mode is not working

I’m doing AFL players so then I don’t create like more than 300 player’s. Using draftguru, AFL Player Profiles

So I was right. Frankenstein stuff, not actual bush footy. :frowning:

Has the ā€œcareer stabilityā€ update dropped on either console yet? It has on Steam.

I’m sorry I’m not doing actual clubs, I’m not that skilled and I’m on ps5

Absolutely need centre bounce tactics. AFL 99 on PC did it well. After the previous goal you’d have 3 or 4 centre square formations to choose from while waiting for the bounce. Would work great as a Madden style play selection while the goal replays are showing.

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simulating while on the bench still makes stats go mental, before i was on the bench i had 25 disposals, come back on and somehow had 50 lmao

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