Eastern Ranges v Northern Knights, Apr 1, 2012 (photo mine)
State football has always been in the shadow of the AFL. However, if you go and watch a TAC Cup or VFL game, you will see just how good the talent pool is at both levels.
I had the privilege last year of watching a combined 7 VFL & TAC Cup home and away games, plus both grand finals. I was amazed at just how well the teams both moved the ball and how mature the players were in the TAC Cup.
The VFL is possibly the best state-based competition in Australia. I witnessed a VFL Grand Final played to AFL standard.
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