2015 National Premier League thread

[Lofty]

Seriously! I can't believe this has been such a long discussion! It's $36 extra (assuming you see one game, every week during the regular season). If people can't put aside 70 cents a week over a year to see some local football, then don't bother. Your time (presumably at work now) and internet is costing you more!

Give it up you lot. Next topic please.

[MFKS]

Seriously! I can't believe this has been such a long discussion! It's $36 extra (assuming you see one game, every week during the regular season). If people can't put aside 70 cents a week over a year to see some local football, then don't bother. Your time (presumably at work now) and internet is costing you more!

Give it up you lot. Next topic please.

It is not about $2 extra. Yeah it won't set me back too much and my lifestyle won't be cramped because of it

It is the principles behind the cash grab for a comp that has excessive wages and small crowds.

Not exactly appealing to get new people in the gate at $10 to watch a bunch of semi pro players kick a ball around.

[Why Blue]

It is not about $2 extra. Yeah it won't set me back too much and my lifestyle won't be cramped because of it

It is the principles behind the cash grab for a comp that has excessive wages and small crowds.

Not exactly appealing to get new people in the gate at $10 to watch a bunch of semi pro players kick a ball around.

Are you serious ??????.............cash grab...............you yourself are critical of low attendance numbers...........so how is it a cash grab. $10 for an afternoon of entertainment is ok in my books. Local League and Union both charge entrance fees, go to the central coast, ive taken my son down a few times to watch his mates in Central Coast local comp U/14 & U/15 and paid $5 admission.

Clubs need $$$ to survive, sponsorship is getting harder, ground maintenance is getting very expensive, equipment is getting more expensive, coaching is costing more with NPL down to U/13's being paid, referees ( no issues here ) physio's and yes players getting paid more. So any good administrator is going to look at where they can increase revenue, they have to.

and if you dont want to pay $10 to watch a group of semi pro players have a kick..........................dont.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I am curious whether clubs are forced to advertise the price of entry as $10. (Many things since the start of NPL have become "standard" e.g. must happen to comply with NPL.)
I say, advertise, because clubs obviously get around the admission thing by offering season passes, offering "free tickets" to Juniors + 1 adult etc.
So I'm curious if they must advertise their admission prices as $10. And it is up to discretion of club what they charge, was essentially it's them losing money.

[MFKS]

Are you serious ??????.............cash grab...............you yourself are critical of low attendance numbers...........so how is it a cash grab. $10 for an afternoon of entertainment is ok in my books. Local League and Union both charge entrance fees, go to the central coast, ive taken my son down a few times to watch his mates in Central Coast local comp U/14 & U/15 and paid $5 admission.

Clubs need $$$ to survive, sponsorship is getting harder, ground maintenance is getting very expensive, equipment is getting more expensive, coaching is costing more with NPL down to U/13's being paid, referees ( no issues here ) physio's and yes players getting paid more. So any good administrator is going to look at where they can increase revenue, they have to.

and if you dont want to pay $10 to watch a group of semi pro players have a kick..........................dont.

:roflz: FFS Put the toys back in the pram. :violin:

It is a local city wide comp in the 7th largest city in the country. It ain't close to being a serious thing in the grand scheme of things.

One could argue people shouldn't be paying a ****ing cent to watch It at all.


They are after all amateurs in abilities and amateurs for all intensive purposes except for the clubs being silly enough to pay them money to play for them.

[Bremsstrahlung]

and if you dont want to pay $10 to watch a group of semi pro players have a kick..........................dont.

Let's face it. The only people this is really going to affect is the occasional spectator, friends and people who might not usually attend NPL games.
But it's going to affect them negatively. I think it will deter the casual spectator from going to watch, which is not what we want as we try to grow the game locally and nationally.

[Premy]

Bridges signed for Jaffas.

3.2.1







:popcorn:

[The Postman]

Bridges signed for Jaffas.

3.2.1







:popcorn:

Imagine how much they will have to charge at the gate to fund his next Tapas Bar

[The Northern Defender]

Good publicity for the local NPL but not sure if this is an overall positive thing or not? I guess this depends on Bridgey himself.

[pv4]

i hope they have good accountants in the club lol
200 squad points,
up to 300 with 5 players
200/300 same same

Won't Bridges be considered a "marquee" player, having been at A-League level most recently, and he'll take up zero points? I thought that's how it worked..

Bridges will be amazing in the NPL, and will be great for all his teammates to learn from and will provide a huge challenge to all his opponents, and they will get better for having faced him. Since his first retirement, I didn't whatsoever consider him even close to being what we needed at the Jets but at this level I predict he'll kill it and be a lot of fun to watch.

[Newy]

Sides are only allowed 1 marquee....

[The Acolyte]

Wot are intensive porpoises, are they those dark colored ones that look a bit EMO

[Why Blue]

:roflz: FFS Put the toys back in the pram. :violin:

It is a local city wide comp in the 7th largest city in the country. It ain't close to being a serious thing in the grand scheme of things.

One could argue people shouldn't be paying a ****ing cent to watch It at all.


They are after all amateurs in abilities and amateurs for all intensive purposes except for the clubs being silly enough to pay them money to play for them.

believe me.................my toys never left the pram.............just stop whining........thats all

[seldom]

Bridges signed for Jaffas.

3.2.1







:popcorn:

Will be available in 4-6 weeks

[Jaf Jaf]

Will be available in 4-6 weeks
Actually will be playing Sun, available immediately.

[Premy]

Will be available in 4-6 weeks

:lulz:

Actually will be playing Sun, available immediately.
Jump next time, this one went over your head.

[magician]

Bridges signed for Jaffas.

3.2.1







:popcorn:

Tanch's days are numbered then

[Thomas477]

Jump next time, this one went over your head.

I'm agreeing with Premy here :lulz:

[q-money]

how long before bridgey gets on the foz and starts having a go at your M4KFCs and your foreeverreds etc?

[Premy]

I'm agreeing with Premy here :lulz:

And the Globe has just fallen of its access :lol:

[Tonester]

WTF!I have no idea what the hell is going on!Is this some sort of Newy speak?

[pv4]

WTF!I have no idea what the hell is going on!Is this some sort of Newy speak?

Michael Bridges was perennially injured for the Jets, but the club insisted every single week to say he was 6-8 weeks away - even after 6-8 weeks of saying so.

[seldom]

Michael Bridges was perennially injured for the Jets, but the club insisted every single week to say he was 6-8 weeks away - even after 6-8 weeks of saying so.

That's right it was 6-8 weeks lol

[ForeverRed]

Jaffas over 35s will be happy

[mervan]

You guys crack me up, if your club hasn't signed a certain them you bag them. When was the last time you could pay 10 bucks to watch a former ePl player runs rings around a bloke who is trying to put him into the fence.

[The Acolyte]

mervan, I hope you're not disappointed when the aforementioned certain them doesn't ignite your rabid passion. You omitted a couple of words in your comment , I'm sure it was an oversight.
It should have read " aging injury prone former EPL player attempts to run rings". Could you put my 10 in for me, as I may not find this promised spectacular event, enticing enough for me to attend.

[mervan]

mervan, I hope you're not disappointed when the aforementioned certain them doesn't ignite your rabid passion. You omitted a couple of words in your comment , I'm sure it was an oversight.
It should have read " aging injury prone former EPL player attempts to run rings". Could you put my 10 in for me, as I may not find this promised spectacular event, enticing enough for me to attend.

You must have to work really hard to be that negative.

[The Acolyte]

mervan, I've got a racehorse you might be interested in. It's won seven races, is well bred has navicular disease and is only 10 year old. This wonderful horse needs an optimist like you

[mervan]

mervan, I've got a racehorse you might be interested in. It's won seven races, is well bred has navicular disease and is only 10 year old. This wonderful horse needs an optimist like you

Sounds like the horse is close to death, I don't think bridges career is over. Note the he is dropping down several levels.

[De-Champ]

Sounds like the horse is close to death, I don't think bridges career is over. Note the he is dropping down several levels.

In some ways the NBN League is harder than the A League. As the standard is lower, so is the quality of ball that you receive, the more running you have to do etc. It remains to be seen how Bridges will go in the NBN, (or whatever it is called) One thing is for sure it is not going to be a walk in the park for him.

[TouchAndPlay]

Went and had a look at the Magic V Weston game on Friday night.. Magic looked like they are slowly getting their groove back with a pretty convincing first half performance. Looked solid and organised defensively with Casciaroli doing a good job just infront of the back 4. Spread the ball well and where creating regular chances out wide mainly through Pettit and Virgilli.
Second half was slightly more even with Weston on top for about 10 to 15 minutes. James Monie did well holding the ball up and getting some second phase play happening for the Bears. Thought Cowburn created a few chances in the second half as well. Hearfield got the goal for Weston with a tidy finish but was due to an error playing out from the back by Piddington. Hearfield looked like he was more interested in trying to put some big tackles on and at times was having some fairly heated words with his own team mates, wasn't exactly a good look. Weston look like they have a good mix of youth and senior boys with a couple of handy, sharp young boys doing well.
Overall was a good hit out for both teams I thought.

[cobra23]

Went and had a look at the Magic V Weston game on Friday night.. Magic looked like they are slowly getting their groove back with a pretty convincing first half performance. Looked solid and organised defensively with Casciaroli doing a good job just infront of the back 4. Spread the ball well and where creating regular chances out wide mainly through Pettit and Virgilli.
Second half was slightly more even with Weston on top for about 10 to 15 minutes. James Monie did well holding the ball up and getting some second phase play happening for the Bears. Thought Cowburn created a few chances in the second half as well. Hearfield got the goal for Weston with a tidy finish but was due to an error playing out from the back by Piddington. Hearfield looked like he was more interested in trying to put some big tackles on and at times was having some fairly heated words with his own team mates, wasn't exactly a good look. Weston look like they have a good mix of youth and senior boys with a couple of handy, sharp young boys doing well.
Overall was a good hit out for both teams I thought.

second game i watched magic play this year.
a lot better performance then the bulli game but still feel they have plenty of more improvment.
what i did notice the bench for magic was immence,with more to come in.
they had Finlayson,Berlin,Fletcher,Kantarovski,Barber, with Bradbury and Higgins also to come back from pre-seaon niggles.
will be very interesting when the 3 sub rule comes ahead this weekend at ffa cup..

[The Magician]

Went and had a look at the Magic V Weston game on Friday night.. Magic looked like they are slowly getting their groove back with a pretty convincing first half performance. Looked solid and organised defensively with Casciaroli doing a good job just infront of the back 4. Spread the ball well and where creating regular chances out wide mainly through Pettit and Virgilli.
Second half was slightly more even with Weston on top for about 10 to 15 minutes. James Monie did well holding the ball up and getting some second phase play happening for the Bears. Thought Cowburn created a few chances in the second half as well. Hearfield got the goal for Weston with a tidy finish but was due to an error playing out from the back by Piddington. Hearfield looked like he was more interested in trying to put some big tackles on and at times was having some fairly heated words with his own team mates, wasn't exactly a good look. Weston look like they have a good mix of youth and senior boys with a couple of handy, sharp young boys doing well.
Overall was a good hit out for both teams I thought.

Yes... heard Troy's tirade towards his team-mates, poor form from a player who's experience should make him a leader and positive influence on the park, especially the remarks to the more experienced Weston players like Robbie Turnbull who wouldn't hurt a fly... Weston bench didnt take it too seriously though.

[Newsfeed]

Magic
Jaffas
Olympic
Maitland
Weston
Charlestown
Edgeworth
Adamstown
Jets
Southy

[Zico]

Jaffas
Adamstown
Magic
Maitland
Weston
Edgeworth
Olympic
Jets
Azzuri
Southy

[MFKS]

I am looking forward to Maitland not living up to the hype you blokes have put on them and reminding a few of you of your predictions

Huge difference between thumping shit teams in New FM and getting the biscuits in NBN

[Zico]

I am looking forward to Maitland not living up to the hype you blokes have put on them and reminding a few of you of your predictions

Huge difference between thumping shit teams in New FM and getting the biscuits in NBN
F*ck you are such a negative c*nt. My prediction is soley based on the players bought in along with the strong players who have NBN experience.
You are just upset that most people have written off your little cum drop FR and his Southy boys.

[ForeverRed]

Back on your boat buddy

[MFKS]

F*ck you are such a negative c*nt. My prediction is soley based on the players bought in along with the strong players who have NBN experience.
You are just upset that most people have written off your little cum drop FR and his Southy boys.

Glad you took such offence it just makes my opinion that you are insecure grow.

My comment was not directed at you at all but at everyone who wishes to blow smoke up Maitlands arse.

As for Southy where was I blowing off FR??
I am of the opinion Southy will not finish last at all. They are a dogged bunch who get their share of results regardless of how much people write them off.

[Thomas477]

Tbh I think Azzurri and Southy will struggle out of the NPL sides from last year. People will think Maitland will struggle because they just got promoted, same thing was said of Jaffas and ATown over the past few years.

[Tonester]

Tbh I think Azzurri and Southy will struggle out of the NPL sides from last year. People will think Maitland will struggle because they just got promoted, same thing was said of Jaffas and ATown over the past few years.
I think you may be off the mark as far as Azzuri is concerned.I am of the same opinion as MKFS in as much as saying teams like Azzuri & Southy have maintained roughly the same squads with generally strengthening in certain areas & are perennial participants in NBN Comp.I also agree that (as I have previously stated)people are going off way too early in predicting tables,why don't you predict how much the climate will change over the next 100 years,you might be closer!

[monz6]

I think you may be off the mark as far as Azzuri is concerned.I am of the same opinion as MKFS in as much as saying teams like Azzuri & Southy have maintained roughly the same squads with generally strengthening in certain areas & are perennial participants in NBN Comp.I also agree that (as I have previously stated)people are going off way too early in predicting tables,why don't you predict how much the climate will change over the next 100 years,you might be closer!

Agreed. This time last year who would have tipped Broadmeadow to come 9th

[LINGERA]

Tom Waterhouse

Move this to the "what grinds my gears" thread please.

[Thomas477]

I think you may be off the mark as far as Azzuri is concerned.I am of the same opinion as MKFS in as much as saying teams like Azzuri & Southy have maintained roughly the same squads with generally strengthening in certain areas & are perennial participants in NBN Comp.I also agree that (as I have previously stated)people are going off way too early in predicting tables,why don't you predict how much the climate will change over the next 100 years,you might be closer!

I could well be, only reason I was saying those two was that I really haven't heard much about who they've recruited. Most of the other clubs I can name at least 1-2 big signings for them, I can't for those two. Plus you hear stuff about Azzurri (whether or not it's true, I don't know), but it's not the stuff you hear coming from successful clubs.

[Tonester]

I could well be, only reason I was saying those two was that I really haven't heard much about who they've recruited. Most of the other clubs I can name at least 1-2 big signings for them, I can't for those two. Plus you hear stuff about Azzurri (whether or not it's true, I don't know), but it's not the stuff you hear coming from successful clubs.
Maybe clubs like Azzuri are keeping their powder dry so to speak & aren't too worried about who has signed who.We'll see how they stack up in a couple of weeks when they play Maitland.anyway I always thought a champion team would beat a team of champions,not that I'm suggesting for one minute Azzuri are a champion team,they have issues as I'm sure all sides have.Will a team that has been together for a long while & appeared in finals twice in three years do ok?I think so,look at Weston.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Wouldn't be surprised if siege mentality of Southy Nd azzurri gets them through the season.
I hope it does.

But should these teams that are just aiming to "get through" really be there. Like kudos to magic, and now jaffas and even Maitland and Adamstown for aiming high.

[Tonester]

Wouldn't be surprised if siege mentality of Southy Nd azzurri gets them through the season.
I hope it does.

But should these teams that are just aiming to "get through" really be there. Like kudos to magic, and now jaffas and even Maitland and Adamstown for aiming high.

I dare say Azzuri aren't hoping to just make up the numbers,I know they are quietly confident of doing better than last season.Just because no one has posted player movements in regards to them doesn't mean they've been inactive.When you lose players such as Goldman,Hearfield & Maguire they need to be replaced.Dont worry about Azzuri they'll do ok.

[MFKS]

I dare say Azzuri aren't hoping to just make up the numbers,I know they are quietly confident of doing better than last season.Just because no one has posted player movements in regards to them doesn't mean they've been inactive.When you lose players such as Goldman,Hearfield & Maguire they need to be replaced.Dont worry about Azzuri they'll do ok.

A side with the firepower of Goodchild and Smith should never be written off.

On that how is Goodchild??

Has he fully recovered from the head injury he got last year and right for round one???

[Bremsstrahlung]

A side with the firepower of Goodchild and Smith should never be written off.

On that how is Goodchild??

Has he fully recovered from the head injury he got last year and right for round one???

Stop worrying, they'll be alright:whistling:

[Tonester]

A side with the firepower of Goodchild and Smith should never be written off.

On that how is Goodchild??

Has he fully recovered from the head injury he got last year and right for round one???There's always something wrong with Goodys head,just watch him play!Seriously though both him & Smithy will be there along with Daniel Bird who finally gets to play his best position this year.In all honesty if Birdy had played no.10 last year nobody would have spoken about Connor Evans.

[hamburgler]

There's always something wrong with Goodys head,just watch him play!Seriously though both him & Smithy will be there along with Daniel Bird who finally gets to play his best position this year.In all honesty if Birdy had played no.10 last year nobody would have spoken about Connor Evans.

That's a big call!

[Tonester]

That's a big call!

Both Central Coast boys,almost same age,Connor always picked behind Daniel.Connor was lucky enough to play his preferred spot at Weston & did well.Given the same opportunity I think Daniel will be easily as effective.That's why he had 4 clubs contact him re this season.Anyway time will tell.

[immersion]

There's always something wrong with Goodys head,just watch him play!Seriously though both him & Smithy will be there along with Daniel Bird who finally gets to play his best position this year.In all honesty if Birdy had played no.10 last year nobody would have spoken about Connor Evans.

IMO Connor wasn't even the best Weston player last year.

[I changed my user name]

IMO Connor wasn't even the best Weston player last year.

Agreed

[Tonester]

Agreed

I also agree but you must admit there was a bucket load of hype surrounding him & to be fair he had a good season.But he has moved on as we all must do,all teams at one venue tomorrow will be interesting to suss out.

[I changed my user name]

I also agree but you must admit there was a bucket load of hype surrounding him & to be fair he had a good season.But he has moved on as we all must do,all teams at one venue tomorrow will be interesting to suss out.

For sure the lad is class and would get a run in any NPL team. Not so sure if we will see much tomorrow as I know of a few NPL teams already who are fielding reserve teams .

[seldom]

For sure the lad is class and would get a run in any NPL team. Not so sure if we will see much tomorrow as I know of a few NPL teams already who are fielding reserve teams .

Could understand this in previous years when cup was midweek between 2 comp games and fielding a reserve line up against weaker opposition was understandable. But surely atm teams are looking to get some game time for their 1sts before the comp starts

[I changed my user name]

[/B]

Could understand this in previous years when cup was midweek between 2 comp games and fielding a reserve line up against weaker opposition was understandable. But surely atm teams are looking to get some game time for their 1sts before the comp starts

I agree , especially with the carrot of an A League team or TV game (Magic last year) . Given what I witnessed last Saturday when I went down to take a look it may be something other than just not playing a 1st team. Lots and lots of players were getting injured or complaining about the surface . Having never played on it I cannot comment but it was a very regular debate amongst the players last saturday.

[Imyourhero]

Why would clubs not want to do as well as they could including game fitness for their 1st grade players. The only exceptions id understand would be fringe 1st graders who as a coach you'd want to see how they'd shape up.

[immersion]

I also agree but you must admit there was a bucket load of hype surrounding him & to be fair he had a good season.But he has moved on as we all must do,all teams at one venue tomorrow will be interesting to suss out.

I think its the hype that won him the award. Look at the comment that Sessions made from Lambton. He said something like, they didn't even care about Connor. Which was harsh, but has some truth IMO.

Amazing what a bit of media hype can do.

[prawnhead]

I also agree but you must admit there was a bucket load of hype surrounding him & to be fair he had a good season.But he has moved on as we all must do,all teams at one venue tomorrow will be interesting to suss out.

Big season coming up for Daniel Bird then Tonester it seems. Hope he does well.

[Tonester]

Big season coming up for Daniel Bird then Tonester it seems. Hope he does well.

Been most consistent performer last 3 seasons,think he should kick on with the greater freedom central positions give you.Time will tell.

[fan atic]

Rumour has it that Lyle Carr Oval is out of action for some weeks.
It appears a vertically challenge person spread what he thought was fertiliser, only to find out that it was in fact round up.
Will be interesting to see how long the recovery takes.

[late_to_the_game]

Rumour has it that Lyle Carr Oval is out of action for some weeks.
It appears a vertically challenge person spread what he thought was fertiliser, only to find out that it was in fact round up.
Will be interesting to see how long the recovery takes.

That is heart breaking for the guys who look after the ground. Cooks Hill had a similar (but smaller) instance of this happening at the Athletics track a year or two back.

[Tonester]

That is heart breaking for the guys who look after the ground. Cooks Hill had a similar (but smaller) instance of this happening at the Athletics track a year or two back.

Heard on the weekend the ground is being re turfed this week.Were supposed to be playing Maitland there on Sunday but another venue is required.Should be ok one hopes for 2nd round vs Adamstown.

[Imyourhero]

Did maitland play azzuri today in a trial?

[TXK]

Did maitland play azzuri today in a trial?

1sts - Maitland 3 CCB 2
22s - Maitland 4 CCB 0
19s - Maitland 1 CCB 3

[Tonester]

Did maitland play azzuri today in a trial?

Didn't make it there myself but did hear Maitland won 3/2,will wait for any details.

[Blueblood]

Didn't make it there myself but did hear Maitland won 3/2,will wait for any details.

Maitland looked ok but We rested a few so no real indication. More a fitness thing for both sides.

[I changed my user name]

Went to watch NewFM game valo - Wallsend .

Drop in level is huge but looks like might be a good comp this year as Wallsend will compete for sure .

Back to npl and surely its not a fitness thing only this close to season and from what lead to believe most clubs trained ore Christmas and been back almost two months now so if clubs are not fit now then surely that's alarming ?

[Blueblood]

Went to watch NewFM game today valo - Wallsend .

Drop in level is huge but looks like might be a good comp this year as Wallsend will compete for sure .

Back to npl and surely its not a fitness thing only this close to season and from what lead to believe most clubs trained ore Christmas and been back almost two months now so if clubs are not fit now then surely that's alarming ?

I agree, but that's how it looked to me. We had a few guys in need of a run and both sides struggled in the heat last 20. I know we rested a few and told Maito did as well.

[GO AWAY]

Goodchild, bird and new bloke out , Matty Thompson did play for Maitland but didn't see BENNY martin if he is still up there.

[salmon]

Goodchild, bird and new bloke out , Matty Thompson did play for Maitland but didn't see BENNY martin if he is still up there.

Rofl... Mustn't have been watching the game too intently seeing as Ben Martin put one in the back of the auld onion bag

[GO AWAY]

Ha Ha....my bad, only seen first five minutes, Matt Thompson looked slimmer then his playing days at the jets.

[joel31]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/scotland-international-signs-for-npl-but-eyes-a-league/12alm7x7gtzl518897ytgqbr2m

[seldom]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/scotland-international-signs-for-npl-but-eyes-a-league/12alm7x7gtzl518897ytgqbr2m

Good news for the local comp.

[Beast]

Not sure if this has been covered before, but I noticed on Sportsbet that you can have a punt on the NSW NPL games. Couldn't see NNSW NPL though.

[Swanky]

Not sure if this has been covered before, but I noticed on Sportsbet that you can have a punt on the NSW NPL games. Couldn't see NNSW NPL though.

NNSW were included in the pools last year meaning that UK betting agencies could bet on the games but not in Australia

[ForeverRed]

You could bet on nnswnpl last year on Sportsbet, they had 2 sometimes 3 games available

[Newy]

Hearing Brad Waters is moving away??

[TouchAndPlay]

Hearing Brad Waters is moving away??

Can confirm. Moving to Sydney due to work.

[ForeverRed]

Still playing though

[MFKS]

You could bet on nnswnpl last year on Sportsbet, they had 2 sometimes 3 games available

Any chance of getting some match fixing sorted :rof:

That's what worries me aout betting on low level sport. The opportunity is there easy for a couple of people to do the wrong thing. As long as the bets ain't big can easily escape attention

[Zico]

Any chance of getting some match fixing sorted :rof:

That's what worries me aout betting on low level sport. The opportunity is there easy for a couple of people to do the wrong thing. As long as the bets ain't big can easily escape attention
Fu@k I agree with a post of yours..........time to book myself into the docs

[ForeverRed]

Is this why magic ran second last 😀😄

[MFKS]

Fu@k I agree with a post of yours..........time to book myself into the docs

You have achieved some intelligence then

Its a good start

[Zico]

You have achieved some intelligence then

Its a good start
Nah doc said I now require medication :sparring:

[ForeverRed]

Any NPL clubs having trial games today

[tucker's daughter]

Any NPL clubs having trial games today
Maitland v Magic
Azzurri v Olympic

[ForeverRed]

Any times or venues

[tucker's daughter]

Any times or venues
Lisle carr. 22s at 2.30 1st @ 4
Only two grades on

[ForeverRed]

Cheers

[Tonester]

Any scores from today?

[magician]

Any scores from today?
Olympic 5-0

[Tonester]

Olympic 5-0

I know Azzuri were short today but that is a touch up.

[Blueboy]

I know Azzuri were short today but that is a touch up.

Every time you lose you seem too be missing players. Who was missing today?

[el gringo]

Maitland vs Magic
19s magic 4-2
22s maitland 2-1
1sts magic 2-1

Magic didn't look too good especially considering I counted a few 22s blokes playing for maitland and we were full strength. Maitland led 1-0 for most of the game. Was hoping to see Matt Thompson play but only saw him in the stands. Anyone know why he wasn't playing?

[Tonester]

Every time you lose you seem too be missing players. Who was missing today?

I thought that would be obvious,defenders & a keeper I'd suspect!

[winner]

I thought that would be obvious,defenders & a keeper I'd suspect!
What do you mean you suspect! Your original statement was, I know azzurri were short were short today. So if you know they were short name who they were missing. From reports I received daniel bird was the only player missing and your team was played off the park

[cobra23]

Maitland vs Magic
19s magic 4-2
22s maitland 2-1
1sts magic 2-1

Magic didn't look too good especially considering I counted a few 22s blokes playing for maitland and we were full strength. Maitland led 1-0 for most of the game. Was hoping to see Matt Thompson play but only saw him in the stands. Anyone know why he wasn't playing?

i agree magic were not that good 1st half but they dominated maitland the entire 2nd half. ben kelly saved maitland to deny at least a 5 . 1 win to magic. personally magic need to go with the same formation they played with in the 2nd half. 3 up front with pace to burn, berlin came on 2nd half and turned the momemtum with his pace and crosses and when him ,kale bradbury & dino faj were on together they pressed and shutdown really well which lead to there 2 goals by kale & faj .
by the way i heard maitland were missing only 2 players joel woods & matt thompson

[Tonester]

What do you mean you suspect! Your original statement was, I know azzurri were short were short today. So if you know they were short name who they were missing. From reports I received daniel bird was the only player missing and your team was played off the park
Chill fella this isn't meant to be taken so seriously, if my post winds you up that much God help us come Competition time.Just breathe........breathe.......there feeling better.By the way Dan Bird was missing you're right!

[prawnhead]

Chill fella this isn't meant to be taken so seriously, if my post winds you up that much God help us come Competition time.Just breathe........breathe.......there feeling better.By the way Dan Bird was missing you're right!

Has Daniel Bird played in any of the trials Tonester? You were talking up big things from him now that he was playing in a more central role.

[Tonester]

Has Daniel Bird played in any of the trials Tonester? You were talking up big things from him now that he was playing in a more central role.
Played first 3 inc.FFA Cup has scored 6 goals & 4 assists.Missed last 2 weeks due to an ankle injury,hopefully he'll play some part this weekend.

[prawnhead]

Played first 3 inc.FFA Cup has scored 6 goals & 4 assists.Missed last 2 weeks due to an ankle injury,hopefully he'll play some part this weekend.

With those stats he will kill it this year. Good luck young Birdy hope you do well.

[GO AWAY]

Whats the go with OLympic 19s, had to forfeit due to not enough players to Azzuri, never thought id hear that

[winner]

Whats the go with OLympic 19s, had to forfeit due to not enough players to Azzuri, never thought id hear that
Can you actually forfeit a trial game ? Or would it have been called off due to some players being away and others injured. You make it sound like they forfeited a competition game

[Zico]

Olympic are almost always strong in the 19's so my money would be on that they had players unavailable for reasons unknown to us.

[MFKS]

Olympic are almost always strong in the 19's so my money would be on that they had players unavailable for reasons unknown to us.

Thanks for that piece of insight.

I would never have thought of that myself. I bow down to your wisdom

[Why Blue]

Can you actually forfeit a trial game ? Or would it have been called off due to some players being away and others injured. You make it sound like they forfeited a competition game

your trying to make it sound like a kick in the park. pffft............

[winner]

your trying to make it sound like a kick in the park. pffft............
That sounds like you're talking about the first grade game.

[Why Blue]

That sounds like you're talking about the first grade game.

always appreciate good humour

[Football lover]

Player movements what clubs have signed what players for this yr? Haven't really heard much movement? Anybody aware on who is playing were?

[winner]

Player movements what clubs have signed
what players for this yr? Haven't really heard much movement? Anybody aware on who is playing were?

Try looking on the 2015 npl player movements thread FL

[Xander]

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[MFKS]

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/employment-opportunity-newcastle-jets-fc-npl-head-coach/178c59jz62w0n1owudcpknfykr

So I take it Pascoe ain't coaching the Yoof team no more???

[anfield]

Are any of the players running around in the nnsw npl good enough for consideration for the jets and A League?

Would have this might have occured when the jets released the 5 players in january and lost flores, , birighetti and neumann and virgilli (injury). 9 players out and only 4 in left squad skinny for remainder of year.

Wheelhouse and thompson are obvious names any others that would have done a job?

[anfield]

Thought this might... I meant

[MFKS]

Sure there is blokes in the comp that could have done a job.

Problem is our club is that short sighted anyway so what does it matter.

Yesterday we sign a Sydney FC reject 8-10 weeks after Virgili got injured ???
WTF

Either sign someone straight away or use the Yoof team.

Ain't rocket science

[monz6]

Teams could easily finish in alphabetical order this year. Wonder if that's been done before

[tucker's daughter]

[QUOTE=monz6;116576]Teams could easily finish in alphabetical order this year. Wonder if that's been done before[/QU

OTE]
Are you honestly tipping Adamstown to win the comp after magic just beat them 3-0 on Saturday

[Blueboy]

Teams could easily finish in alphabetical order this year. Wonder if that's been done before

Lol

[MFKS]

Anyone able to explain why the New FM comp has so far been going for what 4 weeks now yet the NPL hasn't started and still has 2 weeks to KO??

Seems ****ing bizarre that the two comps start times are so far apart

[magician]

Anyone able to explain why the New FM comp has so far been going for what 4 weeks now yet the NPL hasn't started and still has 2 weeks to KO??

Seems ****ing bizarre that the two comps start times are so far apart
I'm guessing more rounds and so grand finals don't clash

[ForeverRed]

More teams finish 1 week earlier

[cobra23]

More teams finish 1 week earlier

Its bullshit,
the npl should be 27 games. play each other 3 times.
Because 18 games is just way to short in my opinion.

[ForeverRed]

Way to short but how does one fit another 9 weeks into the season

[The Magician]

Way to short but how does one fit another 9 weeks into the season

Would never happen... clubs can barely afford wages as is, extend the season by 9 weeks would add an extra 50% to player payments plus coaches demanding more. Jaffas wage bill would then be $175K.

Totally unsustainable in our region.

[Thomas477]

Would never happen... clubs can barely afford wages as is, extend the season by 9 weeks would add an extra 50% to player payments plus coaches demanding more. Jaffas wage bill would then be $175K.

Totally unsustainable in our region.

Source on that number Magician? Or are you just talking out of your arse again about things you have no idea about?

[immersion]

Way to short but how does one fit another 9 weeks into the season

Your right. The comp is embarrassingly short. 18 games pfft. Seriously we shouldn't even call it a serious competition.

As for player wages. Pay the greedy SOB's 50% less lol. Easily sorted.

[anfield]

Sure there is blokes in the comp that could have done a job.

Problem is our club is that short sighted anyway so what does it matter.

Yesterday we sign a Sydney FC reject 8-10 weeks after Virgili got injured ???
WTF

Either sign someone straight away or use the Yoof team.

Ain't rocket science

Any in particular? Scott Pettit? Kale Bradbury? Thornton?Sessions?

[TouchAndPlay]

Any in particular? Scott Pettit? Kale Bradbury? Thornton?Sessions?

I'm almost certain that after the initial axing of the senior playing group and the appointment of Mark Jones, the Jets first team called Dino Faj, Luke Virgilli and Alex Kantarovski in along with some Melbourne Knight defenders, Alex Smith who has trialled with the club before and Marko Jesic to partake in an intra-club game.

[winner]

Would never happen... clubs can barely afford wages as is, extend the season by 9 weeks would add an extra 50% to player payments plus coaches demanding more. Jaffas wage bill would then be $175K.

Totally unsustainable in our region.

Sorry for my bad maths,but if season is 18 games and we increase it by 9 games, would this not be an increase of 33%

[pv4]

Sorry for my bad maths,but if season is 18 games and we increase it by 9 games, would this not be an increase of 33%

You'd be adding on half of the current amount of games. So if your budget was currently 100k for 18 games, that's 50k per 9 games, so you'd need an extra 50k for the 9 games added on.

If you added on 33%, that'd be 6 games added on.

[The Magician]

Sorry for my bad maths,but if season is 18 games and we increase it by 9 games, would this not be an increase of 33%

Yes... very bad maths.... should have phoned a friend

[cobra23]

I'm almost certain that after the initial axing of the senior playing group and the appointment of Mark Jones, the Jets first team called Dino Faj, Luke Virgilli and Alex Kantarovski in along with some Melbourne Knight defenders, Alex Smith who has trialled with the club before and Marko Jesic to partake in an intra-club game.

Has this game happened already or have they just been notified recently?

[salmon]

I'm almost certain that after the initial axing of the senior playing group and the appointment of Mark Jones, the Jets first team called Dino Faj, Luke Virgilli and Alex Kantarovski in along with some Melbourne Knight defenders, Alex Smith who has trialled with the club before and Marko Jesic to partake in an intra-club game.

Underwhelming choices if true IMO

[ForeverRed]

That was a trial only, local players were bought in only to make up numbers,

[salmon]

That was a trial only, local players were bought in only to make up numbers,

This makes far more sense then

[TouchAndPlay]

This makes far more sense then

Could have came down to availability and the fact that those three local players already have ties to the Jets. Although don't imagine that the boys who had to travel for e.g Jesic and Melbourne boys would of made there way to Newcastle for nothing, they where obviously enticed by something someone had said to them..

[Zico]

I was told on the weekend that Guy Bates was also approached

[winner]

Just heard from a reliable sauce goodchild has left azzurri. Can anyone confirm and know why.

[monz6]

Just heard from a reliable sauce goodchild has left azzurri. Can anyone confirm and know why.

yum

[The Magician]

Just heard from a reliable sauce goodchild has left azzurri. Can anyone confirm and know why.

The Malvern Star Tully got him was only a single suspension not double

[Blueboy]

Just heard from a reliable sauce goodchild has left azzurri. Can anyone confirm and know why.

Did the reliable source tell you where he is rumoured to be going?

[Why Blue]

Just heard from a reliable sauce goodchild has left azzurri. Can anyone confirm and know why.

that would be disappointing for CCB.............great clubman, part of the youth mentoring system

[winner]

that would be disappointing for CCB.............great club
man, part of the youth mentoring system

If it's true,makes you wonder why he would walk out two weeks before the competition kicked off. Something must be not right up there. He stayed loyal to them when they were demoted and helped them get promoted back up.

[ForeverRed]

Off to olympic, confirmed by coach

[Beast]

Or the offer was to good to knock back.

[ForeverRed]

Could be April fools

[magician]

Off to olympic, confirmed by coach

Great signing for olympic if true after the departure of tommy spencer

[cobra23]

Great signing for olympic if true after the departure of tommy spencer

Good pick up, but isn't goody only available every 2nd week or so due to work.
There will be a bit of in house turmoil if bolchy starts picking him in front of 100% available players.
It might have worked a bit for azzurri because he was there for so long and they adapted to it from the start.

[Cabaye#4]

The Malvern Star Tully got him was only a single suspension not double
We do know that goody does love a suspension or two during the season...

[magician]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2984376/kane-goodchild-joins-hamilton-olympic/?cs=306

[ForeverRed]

If he didn't want to comment on the departure then it's possible there could have been a falling out, good pick up for olympic though

[Tonester]

If he didn't want to comment on the departure then it's possible there could have been a falling out, good pick up for olympic though

Ego is hard to manage.When you've been the go to man for a long time then you're used as a sub in games because the team has a new focus it is hard to swallow.Nothing more than that.

[Blueboy]

Ego is hard to manage.When you've been the go to man for a long time then you're used as a sub in games because the team has a new focus it is hard to swallow.Nothing more than that.

A consistent goal scorer on the bench makes perfect sense

[winner]

A consistent goal scorer on the bench makes perfect sense
Have heard that he is not the only unhappy player up their and the ego problem may be the coaches and not the players. Just what I have heard Tonester

[MFKS]

Azzurri shortening for the spoon as we speak.:rof:

[Newy]

Heard a cpl more may leave before the Wednesday deadline

[Tonester]

A consistent goal scorer on the bench makes perfect sense
It's not as black & white as it seems.A new broom was needed to sweep away some issues which I alluded to last season.I'm sure Shane Pryce,after a year at the helm,knows what he's looking for & has the courage of his conviction to do what he seems necessary.He was the same as a player.

[winner]

It's not as black & white as it seems.A new broom was needed to sweep away some issues which I
alluded to last season.I'm sure Shane Pryce,after a year at the helm,knows what he's looking for & has the courage of his conviction to do what he seems necessary.He was the same as a player.
Ok Shane

[Tonester]

Azzurri shortening for the spoon as we speak.:rof:
Going on previous seasons I'd back them to challenge for the semis.Let's see how Goody goes at Olympic before we jump to any hasty conclusions.I Still reckon Azzuri will finish higher than Olympic.

[Tonester]

Ok Shane
Gimme a break!I'm way taller & better looking.

[MFKS]

Going on previous seasons I'd back them to challenge for the semis.Let's see how Goody goes at Olympic before we jump to any hasty conclusions.I Still reckon Azzuri will finish higher than Olympic.

I find it bizarre that with players of the calibre of Smith and Goodchild up front the club would wish to pursue a formation that doesn't play to that strength.

Not being close to Azzurri goings on it does seem looking in from the outside that there are issues of discontent there for Goodchild to walk out so close to the season start.

Whats that Magurie and now Goodchild bailing on the club??

[winner]

Gimme a break!I'm way taller & better looking.
You must be a giant if you're way taller than Shane Price

[winner]

I find it bizarre that with players of the calibre of Smith and
Goodchild up front the club would wish to pursue a formation that doesn't play to that strength.

Not being close to Azzurri goings on it does seem looking in from the outside that there are issues of discontent there for Goodchild to walk out so close to the season start.

Whats that Magurie and now Goodchild bailing on the club??

As well as Troy Hearfield and Mitchell Harper

[Tonester]

As well as Troy Hearfield and Mitchell Harper

Let me fill you in on the situation.Maguire should not have been signed last year as,on performance,he was well past his prime & as his form was terrible he was told he was on the bench & he spat the dummy & walked out 10 minutes before kickoff.Hearfield left because he wanted more money.He has approached Azzuri since leaving Weston,don't know what will transpire on that front.Harper had no intention of playing this year due to travelling up & down each week.He signed for Valentine due to the cash they offered him.With Kane his preseason form didn't warrant a start in FFA Cup hence the walkout.Unless you see Kane every week you are not privy to his week in week out performances,he started to believe all the feel good stories about himself & it has affected the way he plays.He has many more mediocre games than good ones believe me.Wish him well at Olympic though,he's a good guy.

[Chief_Wiggum]

Been watching/listening on the sidelines and thought I would chime in, take from it what you like. For the last 4-5 seasons the club has mainly been run by the 'undropable' stalwarts of the playing group, basically with a coach to show face. With the introduction of SP to the mix he has his own ideas and certain players I feel dont like this (we are all resistant to change). Managing ego's and changing systems that some could argue have worked over the last few seasons is a hard task. I feel any coach and especially SP has and still has some tough decisions to make. From what i gather Maguire, Hearfield, Goodchild, Tull are all big ego's and personalities to manage. Another thing I gather is a lot of players not just exclusive at CCB want all the money/accolades in the world but wont do the simple things to earn it, i.e turn up to training/club functions and put in a good shift. I think there is a debilitating culture at CCB and SP is trying to shake that up. Will it work? only time and results will tell. They have some decent younger talent comming through the ranks who I feel will still be a few more years off but could make an impact. I also feel there is some untapped depth in the 20 man squad that might get a look in and suprise a few people now a few of these older ego's are moving onto newer pastures. Just my 2cents, still a massive coop for Hamiltion as Goodchild is a quality player/person.

[MFKS]

Been watching/listening on the sidelines and thought I would chime in, take from it what you like. For the last 4-5 seasons the club has mainly been run by the 'undropable' stalwarts of the playing group, basically with a coach to show face. With the introduction of SP to the mix he has his own ideas and certain players I feel dont like this (we are all resistant to change). Managing ego's and changing systems that some could argue have worked over the last few seasons is a hard task. I feel any coach and especially SP has and still has some tough decisions to make. From what i gather Maguire, Hearfield, Goodchild, Tull are all big ego's and personalities to manage. Another thing I gather is a lot of players not just exclusive at CCB want all the money/accolades in the world but wont do the simple things to earn it, i.e turn up to training/club functions and put in a good shift. I think there is a debilitating culture at CCB and SP is trying to shake that up. Will it work? only time and results will tell. They have some decent younger talent comming through the ranks who I feel will still be a few more years off but could make an impact. I also feel there is some untapped depth in the 20 man squad that might get a look in and suprise a few people now a few of these older ego's are moving onto newer pastures. Just my 2cents, still a massive coop for Hamiltion as Goodchild is a quality player/person.
Good post

Still find the bizarre nature of shaking culture up all the time. Their always seems a lot of collateral damage see Muppet.

There seems to be a lot of people in the world who seem to be unable to adapt survive and thrive and far too many who get boned needlessly due to someone's desire for this culture shit

Rather bizarre the timing 2 weeks before season as it has limited Goodchilds options of where he can go with the PPS and also cost Azzurri decent time to scout a replacement

[Tonester]

Good post

Still find the bizarre nature of shaking culture up all the time. Their always seems a lot of collateral damage see Muppet.

There seems to be a lot of people in the world who seem to be unable to adapt survive and thrive and far too many who get boned needlessly due to someone's desire for this culture shit

Rather bizarre the timing 2 weeks before season as it has limited Goodchilds options of where he can go with the PPS and also cost Azzurri decent time to scout a replacement
Totally agree with last two posts.I've played & coached State League level in both Melbourne & Sydney & there's nothing different here in Newcastle.Football tends to lend itself to selfish players making unrealistic demands to the detriment of the whole.As for the timing of Goodys departure it was his decision & poor old Azzuri weren't in the loop.Bad look from Kane unfortunately.

[ForeverRed]

How can you possible say it's a bad look for Kane unless you have been fully informed by him, the bloke has clearly stated he needed a change, it's amateur footy at its best and if a bloke feels he needs to move on so be it, far from a bad look

[Tonester]

How can you possible say it's a bad look for Kane unless you have been fully informed by him, the bloke has clearly stated he needed a change, it's amateur footy at its best and if a bloke feels he needs to move on so be it, far from a bad look
At the end of the day the guy has spat the dummy.I've known him for a fair while & have been involved with him in a football sense also for a fair while,therefore I think I have more of an insight into what drives him on more than you do.Regardless of what you think it is a bad look.

[Tonester]

Should make for an interesting pairing Goodchild & Byrnes.Had a preview a season ago,can't wait to see episode 2!

[ForeverRed]

At the end of the day the guy has spat the dummy.I've known him for a fair while & have been involved with him in a football sense also for a fair while,therefore I think I have more of an insight into what drives him on more than you do.Regardless of what you think it is a bad look.

Dead set fool

[Tonester]

Dead set fool

Don't be so harsh on the guy!By the way if someone like Mitch Wallace had done the same to Southy would you be so understanding?Me thinks no you wouldn't,at the end of the day you're an outsider looking in,got no idea what the hell goes on at Azzuri so pull your head in.

[ForeverRed]

I actually spoke with Kane today, maybe Azzurri need to look at it's self

[Tonester]

Sitting at home watching Mariners, bit pissy, don't take posts to heart I tend to get rather defensive(pity Azzuri don't)

[Tonester]

I actually spoke with Kane today, maybe Azzurri need to look at it's self

Try to sign him did you?Wouldnt expect anything other than a vindication of his decision.To be fair speak to Shane Pryce for some balance to the situation.Might later your opinion.

[Tonester]

Might alter your opinion should be too many James Boags obviously

[ForeverRed]

To be honest there's was no talk of him leaving other then it actually happened, his a good bloke who deserves to have his say

[Tonester]

To be honest there's was no talk of him leaving other then it actually happened, his a good bloke who deserves to have his say

Not a problem with him leaving,as far as Azzuri are concerned it could be a good thing.If you look at it from a football perspective Azzuri don't play very good football which is why guys like Goodchild & Smith do so well,they stand out.They would never be a big hit at clubs that are technically better than they are.They fit in through their physicality but Prycey is looking to play better football hence the reason for the current situation.Lets end this by saying we can't wait to see how the club & individual end up.

[prawnhead]

Let me fill you in on the situation.Maguire should not have been signed last year as,on performance,he was well past his prime & as his form was terrible he was told he was on the bench & he spat the dummy & walked out 10 minutes before kickoff.Hearfield left because he wanted more money.He has approached Azzuri since leaving Weston,don't know what will transpire on that front.Harper had no intention of playing this year due to travelling up & down each week.He signed for Valentine due to the cash they offered him.With Kane his preseason form didn't warrant a start in FFA Cup hence the walkout.Unless you see Kane every week you are not privy to his week in week out performances,he started to believe all the feel good stories about himself & it has affected the way he plays.He has many more mediocre games than good ones believe me.Wish him well at Olympic though,he's a good guy.

Correct me if I'm wrong Tonester but didn't Pryce appoint Maguire as his captain when he came to the club. Once he "spat the dummy" as you say Pryce then appointed Goodchild as the skipper. That's 2 captains that Pryce has appointed that have "spat the dummy" and walked. For mine the alarming thing there is the coaches inability to identify a leader, one of the key things any coach needs to get right from the outset. Pryce may have been a great leader when he was a player but his inability to identify a leader and get the best out of them as a coach seems to be way off. Maybe he will get it right with his third choice.

[Tonester]

Correct me if I'm wrong Tonester but didn't Pryce appoint Maguire as his captain when he came to the club. Once he "spat the dummy" as you say Pryce then appointed Goodchild as the skipper. That's 2 captains that Pryce has appointed that have "spat the dummy" and walked. For mine the alarming thing there is the coaches inability to identify a leader, one of the key things any coach needs to get right from the outset. Pryce may have been a great leader when he was a player but his inability to identify a leader and get the best out of them as a coach seems to be way off. Maybe he will get it right with his third choice.
I think that maybe Pryce was led by the nose to appoint club stalwarts as captain by the powers that be & due to his acquiescence he was misguided.Lets see who wears the armband this season,his choice or a selected recipient.

[prawnhead]

I think that maybe Pryce was led by the nose to appoint club stalwarts as captain by the powers that be & due to his acquiescence he was misguided.Lets see who wears the armband this season,his choice or a selected recipient.

I'm wondering who the "powers that be" could be? Although I could imagine. By the way, how is young Birdy shaping up? Would he be any chance for the armband?

[Tonester]

I'm wondering who the "powers that be" could be? Although I could imagine. By the way, how is young Birdy shaping up? Would he be any chance for the armband?
Those that appoint coaches need to give licence to them to mould teams to their beliefs & ideals.As far as Birdy is concerned I doubt if he would be willing to step up & be a leader, not at his tender age.If he is still at Azzuri in a year or so he would be ideal.Still reckon he will be a superstar this year.

[Lofty]

Going to be interesting out at Edgy.. Last night during our trial, the lights went out twice during first grade for 15+ mins each time and when they came back on only half the lights on each tower worked.
Edgy play their first three home games on Friday nights..

[Premy]

Going to be interesting out at Edgy.. Last night during our trial, the lights went out twice during first grade for 15+ mins each time and when they came back on only half the lights on each tower worked.
Edgy play their first three home games on Friday nights..

Must have been the same bloke that installed the lights at Magic.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Must have been the same bloke that installed the lights at Magic.

:rof:
Awaiting reply. :popcorn:

[Blackmac79]

Where are people going opening round?

[Mitchy]

Where are people going opening round?


Ulinga, come watch me

[hawk]

Ulinga, come watch me

what grade?

[Thomas477]

Jaffas 1st grade and Magic/Olympics 22s.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Don't be so harsh on the guy!By the way if someone like Mitch Wallace had done the same to Southy would you be so understanding?Me thinks no you wouldn't,at the end of the day you're an outsider looking in,got no idea what the hell goes on at Azzuri so pull your head in.

Nerve touched? :rof:


At the end of the day the guy has spat the dummy.I've known him for a fair while & have been involved with him in a football sense also for a fair while,therefore I think I have more of an insight into what drives him on more than you do.Regardless of what you think it is a bad look.

Has he actually spat the dummy though? He hasn't come out and slandered Charlestown Highfields City Azzurri Wolves Blues FC, he's decided to move to a different club. And I believe Goodchild played at Southy for a year, so maybe Forever Red has a bit of an insight too, probably less biased than yours.

[Premy]

Where are people going opening round?

Derby Day @ Lance Yorke.
Garden Suburb V Cardiff City

I'm lead to believe that it's the first time that the Clubs have played each other in a competitive fixture, would be happy to be proved wrong if anyone knows different.
Should be a big day at the Nest.

[MFKS]

Going to be interesting out at Edgy.. Last night during our trial, the lights went out twice during first grade for 15+ mins each time and when they came back on only half the lights on each tower worked.
Edgy play their first three home games on Friday nights..

You would think with all that money they got from hosting the GF the lights would be top notch.

[Tonester]

Nerve touched? :rof:



Has he actually spat the dummy though? He hasn't come out and slandered Charlestown Highfields City Azzurri Wolves Blues FC, he's decided to move to a different club. And I believe Goodchild played at Southy for a year, so maybe Forever Red has a bit of an insight too, probably less biased than yours.
Appreciate the fact that Kane played at Southy for a year,since that was at least 6 years ago when he was a younger less experienced player I don't think Forever Reds insight maybe as fresh as mine considering I've seen maybe his last 100+ games.Kanes reputation in the game has grown over the years & as such so has his expectation in regard to his position in the squad but as we all know we get older,slower etc. therefore things aren't the same as it used to be.Due to his respect for the club he may feel it inappropriate to bag them out.Dunno myself if that's the case maybe someone else does.By the way I'm not biased I'll bag out CCB when I feel they deserve it.Cheers

[seldom]

Whether his departure was amicable or not, he's going to be a huge loss for Azzuri. Natural goal scorers are hard to come by.

[Tonester]

Whether his departure was amicable or not, he's going to be a huge loss for Azzuri. Natural goal scorers are hard to come by.
Wish him well at Olympic & you're right he is a big loss but it opens the door for someone else.As I always say a coach can only worry about who he has not who he had.

[fan atic]

Tonester,
you are a bit based in your views, as son plays with azzurri and I don't think he is a superstar.
He goes alright but was going to do exactly what goody has done only 2 years ago. How easily we forget. He and harper were going to leave cab for Edgeworth for more money. Have you forgot this.

[prawnhead]

Tonester,
you are a bit based in your views, as son plays with azzurri and I don't think he is a superstar.
He goes alright but was going to do exactly what goody has done only 2 years ago. How easily we forget. He and harper were going to leave cab for Edgeworth for more money. Have you forgot this.

I think Foley tried pretty hard to lure them both after his split. I think he had a fair bit to do with them when they were juniors on the coast. At the end of the day though they stayed.

[Mitchy]

what grade?



22's

[hawk]

Derby Day @ Lance Yorke.
Garden Suburb V Cardiff City

I'm lead to believe that it's the first time that the Clubs have played each other in a competitive fixture, would be happy to be proved wrong if anyone knows different.
Should be a big day at the Nest.

In 2000 ID2's each team had a 2-1 win at home. Cardiff took the premiership and if memory serves Hamo Azzurri was put out of the GF for player irregularity. Tigers won GF 2-0 and into ID1's

[Premy]

In 2000 ID2's each team had a 2-1 win at home. Cardiff took the premiership and if memory serves Hamo Azzurri was put out of the GF for player irregularity. Tigers won GF 2-0 and into ID1's

Cheers.
Hopefully we can get a big crowd for this one.

[Tonester]

Tonester,
you are a bit based in your views, as son plays with azzurri and I don't think he is a superstar.
He goes alright but was going to do exactly what goody has done only 2 years ago. How easily we forget. He and harper were going to leave cab for Edgeworth for more money. Have you forgot this.
Totally wrong,you do them a disservice.If money was an issue Daniel could have gone to a few clubs,might yet depending on the situation at Azzuri.He stayed because he gave his word he would.As far as this season goes I'm sure he'll generate some points for them.

[winner]

Totally wrong,you do them a disservice.If money was an i
ssue Daniel could have gone to a few clubs,might yet depending on the situation at Azzuri.He stayed because he gave his word he would.As far as this season goes I'm sure he'll generate some points for them.
So you haven't denied being daniel's father and now after pasting goody for the past couple of days you're now saying birdy might yet leaving depending on the situation at ccb. So would the situation be ok for daniel to leave but not kane? Rose coloured glasses tonester? Not ok for goody to do but ok for your son to do depending on the situation

[Tonester]

So you haven't denied being daniel's father and now after pasting goody for the past couple of days you're now saying birdy might yet leaving depending on the situation at ccb. So would the situation be ok for daniel to leave but not kane? Rose coloured glasses tonester? Not ok for goody to do but ok for your son to do depending on the situation
I'm not who you think I am,just a confidant of the boy & a friend of the family.I have never said it was wrong for Goody to leave,check previous posts.again I don't think you're right saying I've been pasting Goody either,just an analysis of the situation.Cheers.Let's leave it at that.

[Tonester]

I'm not who you think I am,just a confidant of the boy & a friend of the family.I have never said it was wrong for Goody to leave,check previous posts.again I don't think you're right saying I've been pasting Goody either,just an analysis of the situation.Cheers.Let's leave it at that.

One last word in defence of Daniel,his situation in regard to leaving Azzuri is chalk to cheese as far as Kane is concerned.Dan wouldn't agree to play,turn up to every training session,then trial games & then walkout 10 days before season start.he would see the season out,regardless if he was a sub or not.

[tucker's daughter]

One last word in defence of Daniel,his situation in regard to leaving Azzuri is chalk to cheese as far as Kane is concerned.Dan wouldn't agree to play,turn up to every training session,then trial games & then walkout 10 days before season start.he would see the season out,regardless if he was a sub or not.

WOW, let it go tonester

[prawnhead]

One last word in defence of Daniel,his situation in regard to leaving Azzuri is chalk to cheese as far as Kane is concerned.Dan wouldn't agree to play,turn up to every training session,then trial games & then walkout 10 days before season start.he would see the season out,regardless if he was a sub or not.

As Birdy's confidante and as a friend of his parents mate, you are doing them no favours from your posts. Just from an outsiders viewpoint. Cheers

[fan atic]

No point denying it tonester you have blown your cover

[outsider]

As Birdy's confidante and as a friend of his parents mate, you are doing them no favours from your posts. Just from an outsiders viewpoint. Cheers

Don't bring me into this

[prawnhead]

Don't bring me into this

Haha

[ForeverRed]

Home and away are looking for script writers tonester, nice one outsider

[winner]

Don't bring me into this

Like

[cobra23]

Where is Tonester?
He has not posted on here for a couple of days..
Damn!! this thread is now going to get boring now we wont be talking about Birdy and how good he is anymore. :violin:

[ForeverRed]

Could be a slow week without the tonester

[MFKS]

Should be a cracking round. Jets V Jaffas Magig V Olympic are usually great games to watch


Wonder what price a few of the Jets Yoof hack old man Bridges this weekend???

Not often you get to play a former coach and get to put your studs into them

[Tonester]

Could be a slow week without the tonester

What's going on?Am I missed?Sarcastic bunch aren't you.On hols be back to give you the shits Friday.All my love.

[The Magician]

Peter McGuinness confirmed as Head Coach for the Jets NPL team

http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/peter-mcguinness-recruited-as-jets-npl-mentor/u44f4bmexv6m16rnqech9mxqz

[The General]

Round 1 Tips
Edgeworth v Charlestown - Edgy 3-0
Lambton v Jets - 2-2 Draw
Magic v Olympic - Olympic 2-1
Adamstown v Weston - Adamstown 2-0
South Cardiff v Maitland - Southy 2-1

[Old Boy]

In that column Peter McGuinness said that "there is some uncertainty around the NYL in regards to some clubs saying they are not going to participate because of the cost and whatever"

Does anybody know what he means by this and which clubs may pull out of the NYL? If they do what will the NYL Competition look like?

[slobsy]

http://imageshack.com/a/img540/2493/3yLRGm.jpg

[MFKS]

In that column Peter McGuinness said that "there is some uncertainty around the NYL in regards to some clubs saying they are not going to participate because of the cost and whatever"

Does anybody know what he means by this and which clubs may pull out of the NYL? If they do what will the NYL Competition look like?

Clubs are getting the shits forking out 20-25 people to fly around the country and stay in hotels etc for 8 NYL games

Now that everyone is playing in the NPL bar Smurfs and Wankers who will be in next year the push is on to use the NPL instead

[Premy]

Clubs are getting the shits forking out 20-25 people to fly around the country and stay in hotels etc for 8 NYL games

Now that everyone is playing in the NPL bar Smurfs and Wankers who will be in next year the push is on to use the NPL instead

Huge step backwards if it happens IMO.

[MFKS]

Huge step backwards if it happens IMO.

Not necessarily long term. If the changes made bringing the structures of the state leagues into uniformity in the NPL it should see the standards rise and the comp stronger then it will benefit.

Go watch an NYL game and they are like touch footy. Some times you wonder what the kids are actually getting out of it as it is not exactly bridging the gap to HAL with weak standard it is

[Tonester]

Game tonight is an 8.30 kickoff not 7pm

[Swanky]

Game tonight is an 8.30 kickoff not 7pm

On the referees fixtures it states u19's 5.30 1st 7.15 u22's 9.00

[GO AWAY]

On the referees fixtures it states u19's 5.30 1st 7.15 u22's 9.00

This, but now the first grade are main game.

[Tonester]

On the referees fixtures it states u19's 5.30 1st 7.15 u22's 9.00

Changed by Edgy yesterday after consultation with NNSW

[ForeverRed]

Changed by Edgy yesterday after consultation with NNSW

why ?

[Fairgo]

In that column Peter McGuinness said that "there is some uncertainty around the NYL in regards to some clubs saying they are not going to participate because of the cost and whatever"

Does anybody know what he means by this and which clubs may pull out of the NYL? If they do what will the NYL Competition look like?

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/03/15/national-youth-league-danger-axe-clubs-prepare-pull-out

[Old Boy]

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/03/15/national-youth-league-danger-axe-clubs-prepare-pull-out

Thanks for that. I agree with one of the comments that it would be great to play the Youth games before the A league to increase the exposure of the comp.

[Tonester]

why ?

Something to do with Edgy's season launch apparently

[FMC]

Good win by CCB 19's 6-3

[Tonester]

Good win by CCB 19's 6-3

First Grade pretty grim watch.Turning into a kickathon.Could be more red cards I reckon.

[winner]

First Grade pretty grim watch.Turning into a kickathon.Could be more red cards I reckon.

halftime score out there,any send offs

[FMC]

halftime score out there,any send offs

1-0 Edgeworth HT

[Tonester]

1-0 Edgeworth HT

2/0 Edgy halftime Edgy down to 10

[winner]

2/0 Edgy halftime Edgy down to 10
Who got sent tonester

[Tonester]

7/0 here last year,well on the way to a repeat,now 4/0 & Tull sent off.Least it's even at 10/10

[GO AWAY]

4-0 edgy 10 v 10

[Tonester]

Who got sent tonester

Aiden Bryce,young centre back.

[ForeverRed]

Any goals from olzomer

[Tonester]

Any goals from olzomer

2 & won a penalty so an impressive debut.Worry for Edgy was Holz doing a hammy & Pritchy a no show due to Achilles problems.

[ForeverRed]

His a good player and even better bloke

[Tonester]

His a good player and even better bloke

Not bad for a wombat!

[Tonester]

4/0 full time.I'd rather have a tooth pulled without anaesthetic than watch another inept performance like that.Congrats to Edgy they were way too good!Prycey's got some work to do.

[MFKS]

So fair to say the prophets of doom on Azzurri this season may be bang on the money???

[Newsfeed]

So fair to say the prophets of doom on Azzurri this season may be bang on the
money???

It is Rd 1, settle down

[winner]

Not bad for a wombat!

well how did the new look shape look with one striker in smith and young bird playing in behind him go? Was it worth losing goodchild over. This is not having a dig tonester. Honest question as I didnt see the game. Did the shape look ok and were there any signs,given time ,that the smith-bird partnership could fill the void of goodchild leaving?