2015 NEW FM League thread

[onthebench]

Does anybody know if the washed out games will be resheduled, if so will that include 17s-19s
or 1st grade and 23s only ?

[leftrightout]

Does anybody know if the washed out games will be resheduled, if so will that include 17s-19s
or 1st grade and 23s only ?

Why would they not be rescheduled?:wtf:

[Thomas477]

Why would they not be rescheduled?:wtf:

I hear that the next time each of the teams play each other it's for double points...

[NewyTy]

Checked the rulebook. 1st and 23's most likely be rescheduled for a Wednesday night whilst club has to pick either Thursday or Tuesday for 19's/17's.


http://www.northernnswfootball.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/nth-nsw-football/Competitions/Regulations_and_By-Laws/2015/NewFM_1st_Division_Rules.pdf

[leftrightout]

I hear that the next time each of the teams play each other it's for double points...

Thats crazy, there is ample time to get the matches replayed.

[MFKS]

Thats crazy, there is ample time to get the matches replayed.

I thought it was a sarcastic dig at the farce that is the NPL Yoof comp that has gone straight over your head

[Thomas477]

I thought it was a sarcastic dig at the farce that is the NPL Yoof comp that has gone straight over your head

The Member knows what's up :thumbsup:

[outsider]

Thats crazy, there is ample time to get the matches replayed.

Check the competition rules-clause 10 states that matches postponed must be played the second week after the postponment with firsts and U23 played on the Wednesday and the home team deciding whether to play the other two teams on the Tuesday or Thursday.Check the NFF website-that has been the policy for the last few years like it or not.

[front2]

I read it the same way.

[Old Boy]

Very very True Sancho... I put that to the Secretary of a local club and he confirmed it. Due to a lack of desire by NewFM Clubs to voluntarily go and steal local junior sides and have their own 13, 15, 17's Northern put out a survey asking about expansion. What ages, how many in first year, hub or game day scenario etc.

It came back and clubs were informed it would be 17's, the clubs voted down the hub idea and voted in the interchange not subs for 17's.

It was LATER informed to the clubs the refereeing would be a concern, you may not get all you may not get any officials at times during the year and it may impact NewFm, WPL and NPL Youth. Clubs were told to send min 3 max 5 people to one of two nights to do a 2 hour course on being a linesman.

The next step where the U15's are introduced will be a huge test as then clubs will be forced to run Sat & Sun games which most clubs just don't have the volunteers to do, only other alternative is that I can see if we will start playing 1st Grade at 6pm and clubs won't be going back to sponsors for after match day drinks/dinner any more. But that's an argument for the future.

Do you know when Northern are thinking about introducing the Under 15s?

[outsider]

Thornton v Toronto 1st grade 0-2
2-0
3-0

Best I have seen Trono play this year but Thornton have some work to do

[NewyTy]

Other results up now.

Belswans 0-1 Cessnock / Westy 0-6 Valentine / Lakes 5-3 Cooks Hill

Surprised with the result at Westy. Bad day at the office. Also a bit surprised to see Cessnock get an upset win.

[newie4eva]

Other results up now.

Belswans 0-1 Cessnock / Westy 0-6 Valentine / Lakes 5-3 Cooks Hill

Surprised with the result at Westy. Bad day at the office. Also a bit surprised to see Cessnock get an upset win.


Anyone know the Kahibah v Singleton result ?

[Retro Jet]

Other results up now.

Belswans 0-1 Cessnock / Westy 0-6 Valentine / Lakes 5-3 Cooks Hill

Surprised with the result at Westy. Bad day at the office. Also a bit surprised to see Cessnock get an upset win.

A friendly note to who ever did the SP scores at Westy.
Just the Full Time Score box, not the Extra Time Score box.

How's the football at Belmont today?
29 goals over 4 grades. Bit tighter in 1st grade tho...

Cheers

[Dontknowmuch]

Kahibah won all 4 grades.

Believe 1st grade was 3 - 2

[NewyTy]

Saw that mistake on Westy's scores. Don't know what the hold up is with Kahibah's result.

*edit: just saw the last post. Big win for Kahibah.

[front2]

Some strange results Retro. A bit to early I hope in regards to squad depth in this comp.

[The Postman]

Thornton v Toronto 1st grade 0-2
2-0
3-0

Best I have seen Trono play this year but Thornton have some work to do

Finally a win for the Stags, Thornton were all kinds of woeful though

Stags won 17s 3-1

[GO AWAY]

Finally a win for the Stags, Thornton were all kinds of woeful though

Stags won 17s 3-1


Go the Stags

[onthebench]

Has anybody heard if the washed out games will be played ?

[LongSufferingFan]

Has anybody heard if the washed out games will be played ?

Firsts and 23s should all be replayed tonight under the rules.
I believe Singo v Valentine is on tonight.

[outsider]

Has anybody heard if the washed out games will be played ?

check the NFF web site-games are shown

[rijid]

1sts Singleton 0 Valentine 3
23s Singleton 1 Valentine 6

Singo. are hard to break down

[GO AWAY]

1sts Singleton 0 Valentine 3
23s Singleton 1 Valentine 6

Singo. are hard to break down

Gee, all the money splashed out at Singleton are reaping the rewards

[rijid]

19s Singleton 1 Valentine 2
17s Singleton 3 Valentine 1

[The Reganam]

What were the other results from Wednesday / Thursday night ?

[NewyTy]

What were the other results from Wednesday / Thursday night ?

1st: Singo 0-3 Valentine
23's: Singo 1-6 Valentine
19's: Singo 1-2 Valentine
17's: Singo 3-1 Valentine

Catch-up games between Cooks Hill and Thornton are next week (Tuesday-17's/19's) and (Thursday-1st/23's)
Also Westy v Wallsend on Tuesday with U/17's and U/19's
No word yet on when Kahibah will play their wash-out with Cessnock

[The Reganam]

1st: Singo 0-3 Valentine
23's: Singo 1-6 Valentine
19's: Singo 1-2 Valentine
17's: Singo 3-1 Valentine

Catch-up games between Cooks Hill and Thornton are next week (Tuesday-17's/19's) and (Thursday-1st/23's)
Also Westy v Wallsend on Tuesday with U/17's and U/19's
No word yet on when Kahibah will play their wash-out with Cessnock

Yep got those,had heard wrongly then that others had been played.
Thanks

[Retro Jet]

1st: Singo 0-3 Valentine
23's: Singo 1-6 Valentine
19's: Singo 1-2 Valentine
17's: Singo 3-1 Valentine

Catch-up games between Cooks Hill and Thornton are next week (Tuesday-17's/19's) and (Thursday-1st/23's)
Also Westy v Wallsend on Tuesday with U/17's and U/19's
No word yet on when Kahibah will play their wash-out with Cessnock


10. RESCHEDULED FIXTURES
Fixtures postponed due to inclement weather or any other causes must be rescheduled and replayed the second week after the postponement,
with first grade and 23 Years scheduled for the Wednesday night. The home club reserves the right to determine which night
(in accordance with above – Tuesday or Thursday) the two lower grade fixtures will be rescheduled.
Should inclement weather persist and cause the postponement of rescheduled fixtures NNSWF will liaise with the home club to determine new fixture dates.
The availability of players or team officials will not be taken into consideration when determining rescheduled fixtures.
NNSWF reserves the right to determine changes to the above.

The 1st/23's were originally scheduled for next Wed 22nd. 1st I've heard of this change for 1st/23's AND it differs from the rules...
Guess someone will tell me at the games tomorrow. Maybe the 2nd bold print has been enforced??

[NewyTy]

10. RESCHEDULED FIXTURES
Fixtures postponed due to inclement weather or any other causes must be rescheduled and replayed the second week after the postponement,
with first grade and 23 Years scheduled for the Wednesday night. The home club reserves the right to determine which night
(in accordance with above – Tuesday or Thursday) the two lower grade fixtures will be rescheduled.
Should inclement weather persist and cause the postponement of rescheduled fixtures NNSWF will liaise with the home club to determine new fixture dates.
The availability of players or team officials will not be taken into consideration when determining rescheduled fixtures.
NNSWF reserves the right to determine changes to the above.

The 1st/23's were originally scheduled for next Wed 22nd. 1st I've heard of this change for 1st/23's AND it differs from the rules...
Guess someone will tell me at the games tomorrow. Maybe the 2nd bold print has been enforced??

Dumb me. I meant Wednesday night. Sorry wrote that reply in a hurry. I'll pop over to watch the Cookers tomorrow.

[NewyTy]

Today's results at the Athfield:
1st: 6-1 Cooks Hill
23's: 4-1 Cooks Hill
19's: 2-0 Cooks Hill
17's: 4-1 Cooks Hill

Great display by the Cookers today. Toronto had an off day but still some class shown to get six goals. Good to see wins across all four grades too.

[OCD]

Today's results at the Athfield:
1st: 6-1 Cooks Hill
23's: 4-1 Cooks Hill
19's: 2-0 Cooks Hill
17's: 4-1 Cooks Hill

Great display by the Cookers today. Toronto had an off day but still some class shown to get six goals. Good to see wins across all four grades too.

Great win Cookers in all four grades ,what a future this club has in this comp, heard your 23s keeper had a great game

[NewyTy]

Great win Cookers in all four grades ,what a future this club has in this comp, heard your 23s keeper had a great game

I played today across the road and only made it in time for 1sts but I was told the 17's keeper played for the 1st grade. He had a great game between the sticks too. And yes the Cookers do have a bright future in New-FM, as do the other promoted sides. All doing reasonably well.

[Retro Jet]

So, scores today from the match(es) of the round?

[EH9]

Valo - 3 2 Lakes

Winner scored in last minutes.

[MFKS]

Valo - 3 2 Lakes

Winner scored in last minutes.
Game delayed in the second half for nearly an hour as a Lakes player needed an ambo. Assuming leg break it was on the far side of the field and all info I got was speculation

[rijid]

Valetine v Lakes

Firsts 3-2
U/23s 6-2
U/19s 2-1
U/17s 1-8

[OCD]

Valetine v Lakes

Firsts 3-2
U/23s 6-2
U/19s 2-1
U/17s 1-8



Sounds like the 17s keeper for cookers needs a congrats too , First grade and the win 6/1

[beaten favourite]

I need to start this post by admitting I play lower grade for CHUFC and it was the first NEWFM game I've watched this year and the boys were good, but Toronto were embarrassing. It was honestly hard to watch, no desire, discipline or ability. I think it's going to be a long season out that way.

[NewyTy]

I need to start this post by admitting I play lower grade for CHUFC and it was the first NEWFM game I've watched this year and the boys were good, but Toronto were embarrassing. It was honestly hard to watch, no desire, discipline or ability. I think it's going to be a long season out that way.

Good to see more players coming across to the main game (I play for AA/H). I've been to all home games so far and it's a pretty entertaining comp. Completely agree though, Toronto looked awful. They were all over the place for the majority of the game. Sad to see what was a big club a few years back struggling but they'll pull through. Maybe not this season though.

[front2]

I think the two previous posters should be more carefully with some of your opinions. Just remember you play lower grades such as all age and zone league for your favorite club.

[NewyTy]

I think the two previous posters should be more carefully with some of your opinions. Just remember you play lower grades such as all age and zone league for your favorite club.

I'm trying not to be too biased. I follow the whole comp plus I go to a fair few NPL matches as well. Just a fan of local football. I think the New-FM comp is a great pathway. It's good to see teams like Cooks Hill, Wallsend and Kahibah get the chance this year as well.

[seldom]

I need to start this post by admitting I play lower grade for CHUFC and it was the first NEWFM game I've watched this year and the boys were good, but Toronto were embarrassing. It was honestly hard to watch, no desire, discipline or ability. I think it's going to be a long season out that way.

So, Thornton must be average.

[front2]

Yes I am happy to see a number of promoted clubs to this div. So far and shoving it down the gob of other zl clubs who think this comp is bridesmaid of other hopefulls.

[Retro Jet]

1st grades results
Thornton 1 v Kahibah 3
Cessnock 0 v W/Wallsend 2

All grades scores on NNSWF site already from those 2 home clubs. N1

A bit of lip between the benches at Thornton v Kahibah the Chinese whispers say?
(or Chinese whiskers as my 6yo says)

Edit:- Singleton 2 v Wallsend 3 (again, from NNSWF site)

[dan]

Singleton v Wallsend @ Howe park,Singleton
17's - 2-0 Wallsend
19's - 4-1 Wallsend
23's - 2-0 Wallsend
1st's - 3-2 Wallsend

Good crowd, cheap beer, good food(especially them choritzo rolls).
Top day up at Singo,thanks for having us guys.

[backstick]

First grade ladder as of round 7:

1 Valentine FC 17
2 Lake Macquarie City FC 13
3 West Wallsend SFC 13
4 Wallsend FC 12
5 Cooks Hill United FC 8
6 Kahibah FC 8
7 Belmont Swansea United SC 7
8 Cessnock City FC 7
9 Singleton SC 3
10 Thornton Redbacks FC 3
11 Toronto Awaba FC 3


Still early on, but all 3 promoted clubs doing well. Especially Kahibah after coming towards the bottom of ZPL last year. Gumps has them well drilled.
With Phoenix still to have the bye they are really only 1 point in front of Lakes, so still an open race for promotion.

[Retro Jet]

Thornton v Cookers games (Tue& Wed) off...of course. :(

[curious_fan]

List for weekend per Northern Friday PM


PS4 National Premier Leagues Senior
Friday 24th April
Edgeworth FC v Broadmeadow Magic FC, Jack McLaughlan Oval 19s – Postponed 22s – Postponed 1st Grade – On as at 3pm 24th April, kick off 7pm
Saturday 25th April
Lambton Jaffas FC v Charlestown City Blues FC, Arthur Edden Oval All grades postponed
Sunday 26th April
Maitland FC v Newcastle Jets Youth, Cooks Square Park All grades postponed
South Cardiff FC v Weston Workers FC, Ulinga Oval All grades going ahead as at 3pm 24th April
Adamstown Rosebud FC v Hamilton Olympic FC All grades postponed
PS4 National Premier Leagues Youth
Saturday 25th April
Hamilton Olympic FC v South Cardiff FC, Darling Street Oval All grades postponed
Sunday 26th April
Football Mid North Coast v Maitland FC, Wayne Richards Park All grades postponed
Broadmeadow Magic FC v Edgeworth FC, Magic Park All grades postponed
Emerging Jets v Charlestown City Blues FC, Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility All grades going ahead as scheduled
Lambton Jaffas v Weston Workers FC, Arthur Edden Oval All grades postponed
Adamstown Rosebud FC – Bye
Herald Women’s Premier League
Sunday 26th April
Wallsend FC v Adamstown Rosebud JFC, Wallsend No. 2 All grades postponed
Football Mid North Coast v Thornton Redbacks FC, Taree Zone Field All grades going ahead as scheduled
Merewether United FC v Valentine FC, Myamblah Oval All grades postponed
South Wallsend JSC v Warners Bay FC, Walker Field All grades postponed

NEWFM 1st Division
Sunday 26th April
Toronto Awaba FC v Valentine FC, Lyall Peacock Field All grades postponed
Kahibah FC v Cooks Hill United FC, Kahibah Oval All grades going ahead as at 3pm 24th April
Singleton SC v Thornton Redbacks FC, Howe Park All grades postponed
Belmont Swansea United SC v Wallsend FC, Blacksmiths Oval All grades going ahead as at 3pm 24th April
Lake Macquarie City FC v Cessnock City FC, Macquarie Field All grades postponed West Wallsend SFC – Bye

[dan]

Belmont Swansea v Wallsend @ Blacksmiths Oval yesterday
17's 1-4 Wallsend
19's- 1-1
23's- 1-1
1st- 1-2 Wallsend

[onthebench]

the score with the 17s ended up being 4-3 to wallsend , wallsend were not on their game this week and were pretty flat , let bell/swans back into the game , have seen wallsend 17s play much better than this , if they want to be in the top 4 , need to maintain intensity
Belmont Swansea v Wallsend @ Blacksmiths Oval yesterday
17's 1-4 Wallsend
19's- 1-1
23's- 1-1
1st- 1-2 Wallsend

[dan]

My apologies onthebench,I was still feeling the effects of the weekend when I posted that this morning

[onthebench]

No worries Dan all good , that's what the score should have been

[The Postman]

Singo V Toronto is off, called at 6am this morning

[LongSufferingFan]

Anyone know the score at Toronto v Valo last night?
Was it even played?

[rijid]

Last Night's results:

Toronto 1 Valo 3 (Firsts)
Toronto 1 Valo 3 (U/23s)

[The Postman]

Heard Singleton were up 3-0 at HT against Lakes...

[Retro Jet]

Lakes victims of Groovin the Poo?
FT anyone?

[NewyTy]

Heard Singleton were up 3-0 at HT against Lakes...

Wow! Would have expected the other way round. Big upset on the cards if true.

[newie4eva]

Lakes victims of Groovin the Poo?
FT anyone?

Heard it finished 3-1 to Singo

[EH9]

That is correct. Lakes were out of sorts and showed no real inclination to win the game. Singo took the chances they got (plus an ownie) and scored Lakes goal to boot.

[newie4eva]

That is correct. Lakes were out of sorts and showed no real inclination to win the game. Singo took the chances they got (plus an ownie) and scored Lakes goal to boot.

Have Singo improved or just lucky ? Heard they had a few new players.

[EH9]

They deserved their win. Took their first 2 chances well and defended stoutly in 2nd half.

[NewyTy]

Cooks Hill beat Belswans 1-0. Windy conditions played a part and the referee made a few dodgy decisions. Credit to the Cookers defence for holding on during the final twenty minutes or so. Lower grades were (17s: 2-0 Belswans, 19s: 4-1 Belswans, 23's: 4-1 Belswans)

[dan]

Cessnock v Wallsend @ Turner Park
17s - 1-7 Wallsend
19's - 1-1
23's - 2-2
1sts - 0-3 Wallsend

[GO AWAY]

Kahibah 2 toronto awaba 1

[Retro Jet]

Kahibah v Cooks Hill
Kahibah Oval

17's Kahibah 1 v Cooks Hill 0
19's Kahibah 1 v Cooks Hill 3

[NewyTy]

23s: Kahibah 1-0 Cooks Hill
1st: Kahibah 0-0 Cooks Hill at half time. Both teams have had some chances. Probably won't finish 0-0

[Dontknowmuch]

1st Kahibah 1 nil

[NewyTy]

Full Time: Kahibah 1-0. Cookers unlucky not to get a point but Kahibah were strong in defence. They scored on the counter with a long ball. Keeper got a hand to it but still went in. Good game to watch.

Also I got sent results from Toronto v Valentine. 17s was 2-2 draw and Valo won 19s 2-1.

[The Postman]

Full Time: Kahibah 1-0. Cookers unlucky not to get a point but Kahibah were strong in defence. They scored on the counter with a long ball. Keeper got a hand to it but still went in. Good game to watch.

Also I got sent results from Toronto v Valentine. 17s was 2-2 draw and Valo won 19s 2-1.

So the NNSW decree at the start of the year that clubs might struggle to get Refs for under 17s proved false tonight with Macquaire Football providing 3 officials for the 17s.

Someone at NNSW must have missed the memo about the game as they supplied 0 for the 19s, so 3 guys from Toronto had to Ref and run the lines.

[NewyTy]

So the NNSW decree at the start of the year that clubs might struggle to get Refs for under 17s proved false tonight with Macquaire Football providing 3 officials for the 17s.

Someone at NNSW must have missed the memo about the game as they supplied 0 for the 19s, so 3 guys from Toronto had to Ref and run the lines.

Not having a centre ref for 19s isn't good enough. I understand the lack of linesman as there's a slight shortage of referees but got to send a main ref to each and every New-FM game.

[Thomas477]

So the NNSW decree at the start of the year that clubs might struggle to get Refs for under 17s proved false tonight with Macquaire Football providing 3 officials for the 17s.

Someone at NNSW must have missed the memo about the game as they supplied 0 for the 19s, so 3 guys from Toronto had to Ref and run the lines.

I think you'd find that the junior branches can, and will, provide more referees to the senior games as long as the numbers allow it, such as during the various break weekends (ie Anzac and queens birthday long weekends). However, junior branches first responsibility is to the junior ages and all age, plus 1 ref for newfm 17s and the various wpl and junior NPL. Obviously tonight, Mac refs could afford to send more.

As for the 19s, that's pisspoor communication from NNSWF, NNSWSLR and MFR.

[NewyTy]

Just heard Singo flogged Thornton. Hearing 5-0. Big win for the Strikers

[Imyourhero]

Are the newfm game times pulled forward like the npl games this weekend?

[NewyTy]

Are the newfm game times pulled forward like the npl games this weekend?

As it stand they haven't been brought forward as far as I know. It'd be a bit hard when the first game kickoffs at 9:15 as it is. May change but you'd think it'd be announced by now.

[Retro Jet]

Good weekend to have the BYE.
Middle of 2 mid week games, wet, A-League GF...

[rijid]

Valo versus Cessnock
Firsts 5-1
23s 5-1
19s. 3-3
17s. 2-1

[JCBT]

Kahiba calling the game off is a joke. Surely the fed have to step in and set some basic guidelines for clubs being allowed to call games off.

Maybe it could be that the refs decide if the pitch is unplayable or something else but the current system doesn't work.

[LongSufferingFan]

Kahiba calling the game off is a joke. Surely the fed have to step in and set some basic guidelines for clubs being allowed to call games off.

Maybe it could be that the refs decide if the pitch is unplayable or something else but the current system doesn't work.

Apparently Lakes have put a complaint in about this. I just drove past the ground. Looks playable to me. Perhaps Gumpy is injured?

[outsider]

Thornton V BelSwans

1st grade 1-2 BelSwans 2 goals in added time
1-1 terrible advertisement for football
1-3 as was this
0-3

[newie4eva]

Wasn't at game but heard
Singleton v Westy
1st Singo 2-1
23's Westy 3-2
19's Westy 4-2
17's Westy 4-3

[NewyTy]

Just got messaged the results from Wallsend v Toronto.

17's: Wallsend 7-4, 19's: Wallsend 4-0, 23's: Toronto 3-1 and 1st: Wallsend 4-2.

[Retro Jet]

Kahiba calling the game off is a joke. Surely the fed have to step in and set some basic guidelines for clubs being allowed to call games off.

Maybe it could be that the refs decide if the pitch is unplayable or something else but the current system doesn't work.

Maybe they fancy their chances at night now....

[NewyTy]

What catch-up games are on this week. Know Singo's playing Toronto but any others?

[LongSufferingFan]

What catch-up games are on this week. Know Singo's playing Toronto but any others?

Valo v belswans wed night as well.

[sancho_theswan]

What catch-up games are on this week. Know Singo's playing Toronto but any others?

Surely Kahibah will have one???????

[sancho_theswan]

Thornton V BelSwans

1st grade 1-2 BelSwans 2 goals in added time
1-1 terrible advertisement for football
1-3 as was this
0-3

from what I've been told Thornton could consider themselves a little unlucky and slightly gutted after the "smash and grab" raid by Belswans in the injury time loss!

[sancho_theswan]

Valo v belswans wed night as well.

I think I might just fly up there to the "mud puddle" and swan around and watch this one. Should be a good one to watch. I hear BelSwans are getting a few players back and it may be a little closer than people think.... at least I hope it will be. But the nest is a lot warmer option this time of year.

[NUGUNS]

Kahiba calling the game off is a joke. Surely the fed have to step in and set some basic guidelines for clubs being allowed to call games off.

Maybe it could be that the refs decide if the pitch is unplayable or something else but the current system doesn't work.

From playing Kahibah over the last few years I've learnt that they are very protective of that ground.

[sancho_theswan]

Just read on the Belswans facebook page that the U/17's and U/19's games that were set to be played tonight at Valentine junior grounds have been called off.

[NewyTy]

Just read on the Belswans facebook page that the U/17's and U/19's games that were set to be played tonight at Valentine junior grounds have been called off.

That's a shame. Was going to be top of the table clash in the 19s. Too many fields around town can't handle a bit of rain (if it's been called off for that and not something else).

[Thomas477]

That's a shame. Was going to be top of the table clash in the 19s. Too many fields around town can't handle a bit of rain (if it's been called off for that and not something else).

That sounds like you're putting your hand up to fund improved drainage for all the grounds around. Although, it might be a bit more than simply putting drainage in, a lot of grounds are clay based, which doesn't let the water drain as well, so you may need to rip the ground up and put sand-based soil back in,

[NewyTy]

That sounds like you're putting your hand up to fund improved drainage for all the grounds around. Although, it might be a bit more than simply putting drainage in, a lot of grounds are clay based, which doesn't let the water drain as well, so you may need to rip the ground up and put sand-based soil back in,

You make a very good point. Didn't think about the clay based fields. Rather the system we've got than make most fields synthetic like they do in Sydney.

[Thomas477]

You make a very good point. Didn't think about the clay based fields. Rather the system we've got than make most fields synthetic like they do in Sydney.

Yeah, plus a lot of fields are either in the bottom of gullys, such as Myamblah Crescent, Harry Edwards and CB Complex to name a few. Main issue is that councils use the sporting fields as flood ways, such as Heaton Park and Walker Field, which means they're suspect to flooding.

Ideally, council would replace the top soil to allow the water to drain away faster. But when would you do it? The fields are pretty much used every week, either Cricket or Football would have to give, and I don't think either would give up for a season.

[NewyTy]

Yeah, plus a lot of fields are either in the bottom of gullys, such as Myamblah Crescent, Harry Edwards and CB Complex to name a few. Main issue is that councils use the sporting fields as flood ways, such as Heaton Park and Walker Field, which means they're suspect to flooding.

Ideally, council would replace the top soil to allow the water to drain away faster. But when would you do it? The fields are pretty much used every week, either Cricket or Football would have to give, and I don't think either would give up for a season.

I played at Myamblah on Saturday in pouring rain and have no idea how it was allowed to go on. Ball was stopping, players were falling, crazy scenes. Agree, not much you can do to fix the problems at some fields, just hope for sunshine I guess.

[amishpanda]

That sounds like you're putting your hand up to fund improved drainage for all the grounds around. Although, it might be a bit more than simply putting drainage in, a lot of grounds are clay based, which doesn't let the water drain as well, so you may need to rip the ground up and put sand-based soil back in,

Theres plenty you can do in clay based material that wouldnt require the removal of the whole surface.
1. Diversion of the surface water via surface drains into pits and underground pipes - then into storm water drainage systems
2. Subsurface drainage in the form of Ag Pipe around the perimter of the field and at some intervals through it, again draining into the pits that are coping with the surface water.

[Thomas477]

Theres plenty you can do in clay based material that wouldnt require the removal of the whole surface.
1. Diversion of the surface water via surface drains into pits and underground pipes - then into storm water drainage systems
2. Subsurface drainage in the form of Ag Pipe around the perimter of the field and at some intervals through it, again draining into the pits that are coping with the surface water.

Sounds like you have more of an idea than myself :thumbsup:

And I heard it was bad NewyTy.

[MFKS]

Yeah, plus a lot of fields are either in the bottom of gullys, such as Myamblah Crescent, Harry Edwards and CB Complex to name a few. Main issue is that councils use the sporting fields as flood ways, such as Heaton Park and Walker Field, which means they're suspect to flooding.

Ideally, council would replace the top soil to allow the water to drain away faster. But when would you do it? The fields are pretty much used every week, either Cricket or Football would have to give, and I don't think either would give up for a season.

I would also have thought the locations of sporting fields are a big issue. Most are on land not suitable for building houses shops etc.
They are usually located in low lying areas, with creeks/drains near by or on reclaimed swamp.

Add in the clay bases typically found in the Hunter and lazy arse councils who do nothing to rectify the grounds drainage issues and we have what we have

[GO AWAY]

Theres plenty you can do in clay based material that wouldnt require the removal of the whole surface.
1. Diversion of the surface water via surface drains into pits and underground pipes - then into storm water drainage systems
2. Subsurface drainage in the form of Ag Pipe around the perimter of the field and at some intervals through it, again draining into the pits that are coping with the surface water.

and gypsom to help break up the clay

[Leftback at Home]

I don't know if council could really justify the expense of upgrading local parks just to untwist the knickers of some footballers.

[MFKS]

I don't know if council could really justify the expense of upgrading local parks just to untwist the knickers of some footballers.

Local footballing people pay their rates and taxes.

Council then to do their job and provide adequate community facilities.

**** the art gallery

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

I don't know if council could really justify the expense of upgrading local parks just to untwist the knickers of some footballers.

Council wont invest. The expectation (for our club at least) is that we apply to hire the ground year to year(no long term lease) but that any upgrades must be paid for by us. Our field (ZPL team, not NEWFM) have summer usage by Atheltics, and we had organised funding for drainage to be put in over the summer, but it was not approved by Council as it would impact on the Atheltics.

[sancho_theswan]

Just read on the Belswans facebook page that the U/17's and U/19's games that were set to be played tonight at Valentine junior grounds have been called off.

Well… Valo have done it again hey! Called off the games at Cahill Oval tonight. just letting anyone who was heading there that "the lights won't be on"! Bit of a joke!

[EH9]

Well… Valo have done it again hey! Called off the games at Cahill Oval tonight. just letting anyone who was heading there that "the lights won't be on"! Bit of a joke!

This is ridiculous! That facility has fantastic ability to handle vast amount of water.

[NewyTy]

Thornton 2-1 up at half time. Both Thornton goals have come off foul throw ins but linesmans not on the ball. Cookers have controlled most of the game. Peter Pryce looking good up front and unlucky not to be on the scoresheet yet.

[Retro Jet]

Thornton 2-1 up at half time. Both Thornton goals have come off foul throw ins but linesmans not on the ball. Cookers have controlled most of the game. Peter Pryce looking good up front and unlucky not to be on the scoresheet yet.

Hey Ty, are any of the officials the same as the ones you saw who let a certain individual wear a beanie for an entire 1st grade game last week? :wtf:

[NewyTy]

Hey Ty, are any of the officials the same as the ones you saw who let a certain individual wear a beanie for an entire 1st grade game last week? :wtf:

Haha don't think so. I loved the beanie look. Game ended 4-1. Cookers lost their way late on. The bench was getting into banter with the crowd. Keen for the return game as it was a competitive match. Disappointing though. Sunday should be good out at Cessnock

[football_macigian23]

Hey Ty, are any of the officials the same as the ones you saw who let a certain individual wear a beanie for an entire 1st grade game last week? :wtf:

I don't think there is any rule that says you can't wear a beanie? As long as it isn't dangerous it is fine.. I could be wrong though

[Thomas477]

I don't think there is any rule that says you can't wear a beanie? As long as it isn't dangerous it is fine.. I could be wrong though

Beanie, or headwear in general, has to be the same main colour as the jersey, so cookers would be black for example .

[NewyTy]

Beanie was green so was allowed. Was more concerned personally with his verbal tirade than his beanie.

[front2]

Shithouse night regarding 1st gde. First grade should have been called off.

[The Postman]

Toronto 2-1 Singleton

0-0 at HT, Singo unlucky not to get a Penalty in first half, but did receive a Pen early second half to make it 1-0

Toronto hit back straight away via our 40 something year old head coach who was playing ST scoring a ridiculous goal chipping the keeper.

The second goal came from near half way again chipping the keeper, was quite a clean strike.

Game became quite aggressive, 2 Stags players saw their second yellows. But they managed to hold out.

23s
Toronto 1-3 Singleton

[cymonster]

First grade Kahibah 3-0 over cessnock
U23s cessnock 2-1 over kahibah

[dan]

The round 12 fixture between Wallsend FC and Valentine FC tomorrow at The Gardens has been unfortunately called off due to excessive water on the pitch

[NewyTy]

Have received word that Toronto v Lakes is off for tomorrow. No word yet on Cessnock v Cooks Hill or Kahibah v Westy.

[JCBT]

Have received word that Toronto v Lakes is off for tomorrow. No word yet on Cessnock v Cooks Hill or Kahibah v Westy.
Be interesting to see if Kahiba play their game against Westy after they called last weeks game off with a dry pitch (or is it that a few blokes won't be in Melbourne like last week).
Clubs need to get the balance between pitch protection and playing football back, far to many games are called off these days to protect the pitch when a game could easily be played without placing the players in any danger.
We play a winter sport for ****s sake.

[Thomas477]

I'll take a punt and say Kahibah won't play tomorrow.

[NewyTy]

I played after wet weather at Kahibah last year and it was fairly dangerous. There were a fair few holes after the earlier games ripped the field up. I think they've done some work on the pitch in the pre-season but doubt it'll be on. If they called last week off I think they have to call this one off too. I'll be making the trip to Cessnock tomorrow to watch the Cookers and looking at the radar that game may be the only one on tomorrow in New-FM. I'm not sure how good their field is up there though.

[MFKS]

Was driving past Hexham an hour a go and they were out playing a Drugby code on the field near Ozzie the Mozzie.

That place is a swamp

Maybe someone clubs need to harden up

[EH9]

I played after wet weather at Kahibah last year and it was fairly dangerous. There were a fair few holes after the earlier games ripped the field up. I think they've done some work on the pitch in the pre-season but doubt it'll be on. If they called last week off I think they have to call this one off too. I'll be making the trip to Cessnock tomorrow to watch the Cookers and looking at the radar that game may be the only one on tomorrow in New-FM. I'm not sure how good their field is up there though.

Was at Turner Park today and the pitch was dry and in good condition. Very surprised if they called it off.

[NewyTy]

Cool. Much rather see the game played tomorrow rather than a Wednesday night in a couple weeks time. And to Member, it's annoying how many grounds are easily washed out but it's less dangerous in my opinion to play rugby or league on a wet field than it is football. It's very easy to get injured when trying to turn with the ball or cut inside on a heavy field, that's a great way to stuff up an ankle. The thing I hate the most is when the council (NCC, not LMCC or Port Stephens) blanket closes all the grounds in town.

[NewyTy]

Just heard Kahibah v Westy is now off as well.

[EH9]

Just heard Kahibah v Westy is now off as well.

No real surprise!

[sancho_theswan]

Just heard Kahibah v Westy is now off as well.

Why is that???? Have they got a few players over watching the BPL tonight???

[football_macigian23]

Why is that???? Have they got a few players over watching the BPL tonight???

Didn't Andre play in the Hutcho farewell match tonight? Couldn't back up for tomorrow??

[NewyTy]

Midway through second half at a Turner Park. Cookers up 5-1 and looking great. 23s was 3-3 draw, 19s was 4-1 Cookers and 17s was 5-0 Cookers.

[NewyTy]

Today's game finished 5-1 to Cooks Hill. Goals to Bowen Bagnall (x2), Peter Pryce (x2) and Jackson Pett saw the visitors see off a pretty sloppy Cessnock side. To be honest it could and probably should have been more. The Hornets looked very poor.

[LongSufferingFan]

NNSW Fooball have updated their website with some of the wet weather replays.
Looks like most will be played next week.

[dan]

Wallsends catch up game vs Kahibah has been confirmed for next Wednesday 3rd June, 23s kick off 6pm and first grade 7:45pm kick off at The Gardens

[sancho_theswan]

it's Friday and it's spitting a bit of the wet stuff. Any chance of them playing at Kahibah Oval this weekend???????

[boz-monaut]

Kahiba Oval get closed after a light fog

the gauges are showing 0.0 millimetres at Nobbys, 0.4 millimetres at Newcastle Uni and 0.0 millimetres at Kahibah's sister city, Gosford

there's no way they'll play

[sancho_theswan]

Kahiba Oval get closed after a light fog

the gauges are showing 0.0 millimetres at Nobbys, 0.4 millimetres at Newcastle Uni and 0.0 millimetres at Kahibah's sister city, Gosford

there's no way they'll play

Hahaha Bozaman!!!!! So funny…. if there wasn't some truth to it!

[LongSufferingFan]

Kahiba Oval get closed after a light fog

the gauges are showing 0.0 millimetres at Nobbys, 0.4 millimetres at Newcastle Uni and 0.0 millimetres at Kahibah's sister city, Gosford

there's no way they'll play

Perhaps Sancho will get a game after all.
Apparently Belswans have offered their ground to any team that wants move a game that is washed out over the weekend.

[sancho_theswan]

Perhaps Sancho will get a game after all.
Apparently Belswans have offered their ground to any team that wants move a game that is washed out over the weekend.

U bewdy...... maybe I won't have to fly north for a weekend footy fix after all. I'm liking that.

[rijid]

Valo vs. Cookers

Firsts. 1-0
U/23s. 2-1
U/19s. 2-1
U/17s. 1-5

Very tight in firsts. Cookers missed some good chances including one with the last kick of the game.
Valo bombed a couple of one on ones.

[Imyourhero]

Thornton v Cessnock
1st 2-2
23s 1-1
192 3-2

[dan]

Today's scheduled match between Wallsend FC & Lake Macquarie FC @ The Gardens has been called off

[winner]

Today's scheduled match between Wallsend FC & Lake
Macquarie FC @ The Gardens has been called off
Surely not.

[ForeverRed]

Today's scheduled match between Wallsend FC & Lake Macquarie FC @ The Gardens has been called off

Why

[JCBT]

Today's scheduled match between Wallsend FC & Lake Macquarie FC @ The Gardens has been called off
How pathetic are clubs becoming when a game is called with so little amount of rain. Surely NNSWF have to set some guidelines in place and provide a process to prevent clubs from doing this.
If their facilities aren't up to standard why are they in the comp, Kahiba have the same issues?
NNSWF need to get involved in this.

[GO AWAY]

How pathetic are clubs becoming when a game is called with so little amount of rain. Surely NNSWF have to set some guidelines in place and provide a process to prevent clubs from doing this.
If their facilities aren't up to standard why are they in the comp, Kahiba have the same issues?


NNSWF need to get involved in this.

Getting beyond a joke, Olympic have just called lower grades off again as well , first grade only ������

[JCBT]

Getting beyond a joke, Olympic have just called lower grades off again as well , first grade only ������
Definitely time for a set standard for clubs to follow before calling games off.

[The Postman]

Westy v Stags is ON

Must be good drainage at Wembley.

[GO AWAY]

Stags 2 westy 1 .... Sore losers , some comments aimed at ex westy players , now Stags were disgusting, and good to see some fire in the Stags belly, welcome to more years at Stags reddo ��

[Ker-Plunk]

wow , I reckon it would of been a pie and coke binge in the sheds after game .

[cobra23]

Stags 2 westy 1 .... Sore losers , some comments aimed at ex westy players , now Stags were disgusting, and good to see some fire in the Stags belly, welcome to more years at Stags reddo ��

I feel as if i just turned wacko reading this post. please re-type :wacko:

[The Postman]

Stags 2 westy 1 .... Sore losers , some comments aimed at ex westy players , now Stags were disgusting, and good to see some fire in the Stags belly, welcome to more years at Stags reddo ��

Having witnesses this I'll have a go at translation

Stags 2 Westy 1... Some sore losers from Westy who aimed some disgusting comments at some Stags players who are Ex-Westy players.

Good to see some fire in the Stags belly, welcome to the Stags Reddo.

[Football lover]

Having witnesses this I'll have a go at translation

Stags 2 Westy 1... Some sore losers from Westy who aimed some disgusting comments at some Stags players who are Ex-Westy players.

Good to see some fire in the Stags belly, welcome to the Stags Reddo.

What went down?

[The Postman]

What went down?

Game ended up being very physical towards the end with Westy down 2-1 and looking to score.

There was a bit of a tussle on the field between the former Westy player mentioned and one of the young guys for Westy which got everyone's blood boiling I suspect.

So as the teams were making their way to the sheds up the slope at Wembley, I'm under the impression that it was Westy a player that made a remark that isn't fit for the forum to the former Westy Player now Stag.

Which caused the push and shove, lots of players and officials in between trying to break it up, lucky it didn't escalate further.

[GO AWAY]

Having witnesses this I'll have a go at translation

Stags 2 Westy 1... Some sore losers from Westy who aimed some disgusting comments at some Stags players who are Ex-Westy players.

Good to see some fire in the Stags belly, welcome to the Stags Reddo.

Thats what i said ..... hahaha

[ForeverRed]

Bel swans 3.1 over valo, makes things interesting

[rijid]

Valo. vs. Belswans

1st. 1 - 3

23s. 2 - 1

[Dontknowmuch]

Cooks hill 2 Westy 1
Kahibah 0 Wallsend 2

[NewyTy]

Cookers did it tough with ten men and scored a bomb to get the three points. A couple of the Westy players were boganish at best. One was sent off after getting carded for dissent...twice. With a bit much in the final third Westy could have got a result and they'll know they should have beaten Cooks Hill with a man advantage.

Also, huge upset at Valo. Big win for Belswans. Were Belswans that good or did Valo have an off night.

[sancho_theswan]

Also, huge upset at Valo. Big win for Belswans. Were Belswans that good or did Valo have an off night.[/QUOTE]

Heard BelSwans were pretty average and Valo were extremely unlucky.

[NewyTy]

Also, huge upset at Valo. Big win for Belswans. Were Belswans that good or did Valo have an off night.

Heard BelSwans were pretty average and Valo were extremely unlucky.[/QUOTE]

That happens sometimes. Big win for Belswans nonetheless, knocking off the leaders. Could be interesting at the top in the coming weeks.

[sancho_theswan]

Also, huge upset at Valo. Big win for Belswans. Were Belswans that good or did Valo have an off night.

Heard BelSwans were pretty average and Valo were extremely unlucky.[/QUOTE]

Got that statement around the wrong way….sorry!
It should read:
"Heard Valo were pretty average and BelSwans were extremely unlucky"
Just to clarify:
Valo were pretty average…. they definitely didn't look like a team that thought they were heading to the NPL.
BelSwans were extremely unlucky…..Unlucky that is not to walk off at half time 4-0 up and playing against 10 men instead of 2-0 up and playing against 11. No-one knows how the disallowed goal was offside, should have had a definite penalty and 1 Valo player should have been shown a 2nd yellow and an early shower.
Anyhow, take 3-0 and coasting and concede a late goal on that rugby/cricket ground any day!
Go the BelSwans!!!!!!!

[NewyTy]

Heard BelSwans were pretty average and Valo were extremely unlucky.

Got that statement around the wrong way….sorry!
It should read:
"Heard Valo were pretty average and BelSwans were extremely unlucky"
Just to clarify:
Valo were pretty average…. they definitely didn't look like a team that thought they were heading to the NPL.
BelSwans were extremely unlucky…..Unlucky that is not to walk off at half time 4-0 up and playing against 10 men instead of 2-0 up and playing against 11. No-one knows how the disallowed goal was offside, should have had a definite penalty and 1 Valo player should have been shown a 2nd yellow and an early shower.
Anyhow, take 3-0 and coasting and concede a late goal on that rugby/cricket ground any day!
Go the BelSwans!!!!!!![/QUOTE]

Might have to rethink my tips for the weekend now. Belswans would be a good chance against Toronto if they play like that. If Valo lose on the weekend it'll make things very interesting with Lakes having a game or two in hand.

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill 2 Westy 1
Wallsend 2 Kahibah 0 <- Fixed

Cooks Hill v West Wallsend
TIMERITE Park
U17 C/Hill 2 v West Wallsend 1 (1-1)
U19 C/Hill 1 v West Wallsend 0 (1-0)

[JCBT]

U/19's Thornton 0 v Lakes 4
U/17's Thornton 0 v Lakes 3

[Drunken ranger]

U/19's Thornton 0 v Lakes 4
U/17's Thornton 0 v Lakes 3
I heard the biggest act of simulation to get the penalty for the first in 19's last night

[JCBT]

I heard the biggest act of simulation to get the penalty for the first in 19's last night
If you want to call it simulation go for it but what I saw was the Thornton keeper kicking the Lakes player in the stomach and bringing him down inside the box, I thought it was fair call to award the penalty.

[LongSufferingFan]

Hello Northern NSW Football. Knock Knock...anyone home???
Can someone please click the update button on the NewFM Sporting Pulse league tables??

It is a slight to the competition that the midweek games from Wednesday and Thursday nights have not been updated at 5pm Friday afternoon.
The next round starts tomorrow and the only way to find out the midweek results is either via the Foz or other unofficial sites.

[Drunken ranger]

If you want to call it simulation go for it but what I saw was the Thornton keeper kicking the Lakes player in the stomach and bringing him down inside the box, I thought it was fair call to award the penalty.
I'll stand by my call was told he took 2 steps after contact looked back then dived watching the ref kids been taught well

[Retro Jet]

I'll stand by my call was told he took 2 steps after contact looked back then dived watching the ref kids been taught well

Reminds me of an 88th minute penalty (converted) in 2008 in ID2's away v Uni.
They won the Minor Premiership with that win. (1-0)
No appointed refs that day..for 1 v 2 game. :blink:

[NewyTy]

Should be a good game tomorrow at TimeRite Park as it's now known. I'm getting in early to watch all four games. First chance to see Wallsend play this year. Keen to see what they bring to the table. Also I agree that Northern need to update their stuff faster. My site's one of the places to find current ladders.

[EH9]

Hello Northern NSW Football. Knock Knock...anyone home???
Can someone please click the update button on the NewFM Sporting Pulse league tables??

It is a slight to the competition that the midweek games from Wednesday and Thursday nights have not been updated at 5pm Friday afternoon.
The next round starts tomorrow and the only way to find out the midweek results is either via the Foz or other unofficial sites.

The clubs are required to enter the results into sporting pulse. If it has not been updated you can only blame the home clubs for that.

[LongSufferingFan]

The clubs are required to enter the results into sporting pulse. If it has not been updated you can only blame the home clubs for that.
That's true but nnswfootball still have to accept the updates which then update the ladders and publish the scores for general viewing. This has not been done since Thursday morning. This is why no mid week results are available for any of the 17s and 19s games.

[JCBT]

Should be a good game tomorrow at TimeRite Park as it's now known. I'm getting in early to watch all four games. First chance to see Wallsend play this year. Keen to see what they bring to the table. Also I agree that Northern need to update their stuff faster. My site's one of the places to find current ladders.
You have a great site NewyTy.
Well done mate the work your doing is fantastic. Everybody looks forward to reading the predictions and match reports.

[NewyTy]

You have a great site NewyTy.
Well done mate the work your doing is fantastic. Everybody looks forward to reading the predictions and match reports.

Thanks for the kind words. I only started due to the lack of coverage in the Herald and on NBN. I think the New-FM is a very good quality comp and deserves good coverage.

[Retro Jet]

The clubs are required to enter the results into sporting pulse. If it has not been updated you can only blame the home clubs for that.

Cool your boots, man....

I put the Cookers/Westy 1st & 23's results in on my sh!tty Samsung Pocket Neo from the canteen post match Wed night. (around 10:15pm)
(Btw, if I can manage on that dinky little thing, no excuse for anyone else who has a smart phone!)
Those results were updated by Thurs morning....and that was late. Usually I've observed it updated after 12am.
17's & 19's were done when I got home last night at around 11pm.
I just logged into SP then and the scores; both HT & FT that I entered are just sitting there, waiting for SP to sweep for them.
I'm calling a SP glitch....

[boz-monaut]

sportingpulse updates at very weird times and isn't in any way consistent - it doesn't even appear to be related to traffic (or what I'd expect to be busy times)

it's like that for rego and for scores

[The Red Devil]

A review of Wednesday's catch up game between Wallsend FC and Kahibah FC is available on the Wallsend FC website http://wallsendfc.com.au/wallsend-fc-v-kahibah-match-report-and-photo-gallery/
Some good photos there as well courtesy of sportshunter.com.au

[NewyTy]

A review of Wednesday's catch up game between Wallsend FC and Kahibah FC is available on the Wallsend FC website http://wallsendfc.com.au/wallsend-fc-v-kahibah-match-report-and-photo-gallery/
Some good photos there as well courtesy of sportshunter.com.au

Had a look at that earlier. Good article and some high quality photos to go with it as well. Sports Hunter is another place to find local content across a few different sports, including football. Nice guy who runs it as well. The more places to find New-FM results and reviews the better in my opinion.

[NewyTy]

Results from the TimeRite Athletics Field today.

1st: Cooks Hill 2-3 Wallsend
23's: Cooks Hill 0-1 Wallsend
19's: Cooks Hill 1-1 Wallsend
17's: Cooks Hill 1-0 Wallsend

Wallsend were up 3-0 in the first fifthteen minutes and looked home but the Cookers didn't lay down. I think Wallsend will know this was one that they escaped with. They should have buried one or two one on ones. If their defensive line started the game better, the Cookers certainly would have had a chance.

[outsider]

Singleton v Cessnock

1st Grade 0-0
U23 3-2
U19 3-3
U17 1-1




.

[ForeverRed]

uni v suburb 11 . 1, suburbs with 9 men for last 20 after send off and injury

[Retro Jet]

uni v suburb 11 . 1, suburbs with 9 men for last 20 after send off and injury

:hijack:...but interestig score. Zat a Uni club record?

[outsider]

I don't have the individual game scores but Lakes scored 25 goals to Westy 2 over 4 games

[Dontknowmuch]

I don't have the individual game scores but Lakes scored 25 goals to Westy 2 over 4 games

1st 8 1
23s 5 0
19s 5 1
17s 7 0

[Imyourhero]

Thornton 1-0 Valo

[Ker-Plunk]

Westy beat 8/1 . maybe time for the coach to enter into secret talks to find another club to destroy .

[sancho_theswan]

Toronto v BelSwans
17's 1-1
19's 0-3
23's 0-1
1st's 1-2
If the Stags had an issue last week, maybe they should look a little more inwardly this week.

[NewyTy]

Toronto v BelSwans
17's 1-1
19's 0-3
23's 0-1
1st's 1-2
If the Stags had an issue last week, maybe they should look a little more inwardly this week.

Heard Toronto had a penalty shout or two waved down and apparently the goalie was taken out for second goal. This was from a Stags lower grade player so wouldn't mind hearing the other side of the story.

[The Postman]

The issue last week? A player getting horrendously abused and winning 2-1?

But alas to today, the Stags couldn't convert their chances, not sure how many shots Belswans actually had but they ended up with 2 goals.

First was a goal line scramble from a corner and the second yes a somewhat dubious challenge to our GK.

The Ref was closer to the Stags penalty box when the possibly penalty happened, I don't think it was a Pen anyway.

[Captain Rex]

The issue last week? A player getting horrendously abused and winning 2-1?

But alas to today, the Stags couldn't convert their chances, not sure how many shots Belswans actually had but they ended up with 2 goals.

First was a goal line scramble from a corner and the second yes a somewhat dubious challenge to our GK.

The Ref was closer to the Stags penalty box when the possibly penalty happened, I don't think it was a Pen anyway.

I was at this game... Belswans are one of the poorest teams I've seen running around in this Comp....

[hawk]

I was at this game... Belswans are one of the poorest teams I've seen running around in this Comp....

bit harsh, Pelican fc are in mid table. Valo 2 losses on the trot

[Captain Rex]

bit harsh, Pelican fc are in mid table. Valo 2 losses on the trot

Bit harsh? Kick and chase football hoping a former nbn state leagu player can win you a game....

[sancho_theswan]

Bit harsh? Kick and chase football hoping a former nbn state leagu player can win you a game....
Hahaha....big comment judging a team on one performance. Need a bit more base line data maybe.
BTW playing 4 up front was a gamble that nearly paid off for you guys. How many balls did your team play thru the midfield... just wondering.
How did the Stags go against Phoenix????

[Zico]

Wallsend are doing it beautifully at the moment. 9 wins in a row and yet to really show their full potential. After losing, in my opinion their best attacking player to work commitments after the first few rounds, they have not put a foot wrong. They seem to have a nice balance of youth and older guys, would be great to see them promoted. If they can get an NPL license?
I'm sure the club are required to hold the NPL license prior to start of the season to be promoted. Does make a joke of the promotion relegation if Wallsend do come first but don't go up due to this.

[Captain Rex]

Hahaha....big comment judging a team on one performance. Need a bit more base line data maybe.
BTW playing 4 up front was a gamble that nearly paid off for you guys. How many balls did your team play thru the midfield... just wondering.
How did the Stags go against Phoenix????

Watched the swans play lakes at lakes same style of football..:

If you honestly think the Swans deserved to win yesterday your football knowledge mustn't be too good...

Overpriced former players trying to run a show

[Thomas477]

I'm sure the club are required to hold the NPL license prior to start of the season to be promoted. Does make a joke of the promotion relegation if Wallsend do come first but don't go up due to this.

Just showed the club had no ambition.

[The Postman]

Watched the swans play lakes at lakes same style of football..:

If you honestly think the Swans deserved to win yesterday your football knowledge mustn't be too good...

Overpriced former players trying to run a show

Westy the same with Wilson, rely on them to get them out of trouble.

[NewyTy]

I'm sure the club are required to hold the NPL license prior to start of the season to be promoted. Does make a joke of the promotion relegation if Wallsend do come first but don't go up due to this.

A club secretary confirmed to me yesterday that Wallsend cannot be promoted and if they finish first, last place NPL side will stay up. It's a shame they can't go up this season as it'd make things more interesting but still the race between Valo and Lakes will be a good one, especially if one of them can knock off Wallsend. I'm keen to see who wins the Wallsend v Lakes catch-up game in the next few weeks.

[LongSufferingFan]

A club secretary confirmed to me yesterday that Wallsend cannot be promoted and if they finish first, last place NPL side will stay up. It's a shame they can't go up this season as it'd make things more interesting but still the race between Valo and Lakes will be a good one, especially if one of them can knock off Wallsend. I'm keen to see who wins the Wallsend v Lakes catch-up game in the next few weeks.
Wallsend have to play Valo in a midweek catch up as well. Disappointing that two of the key deciding games will be played mid week at the gardens.

[Football life]

Just showed the club had no ambition.

No ambition? Good one! From where the club was to where they are now was all about ambition.

[The Postman]

Is there a link to the Criteria?

Would be interesting to see where the other clubs stand.

[ForeverRed]

Npl licences are for 3 years, any club could nominate at the time in 2013, some chose not to, others were knocked back, during the 2016 season clubs will be offered new licenses, all clubs can apply, clubs not in the NPL can gain a license if applicable, those who finish first in newfm must hold a license to be promoted

[De-Champ]

Npl licences are for 3 years, any club could nominate at the time in 2013, some chose not to, others were knocked back, during the 2016 season clubs will be offered new licenses, all clubs can apply, clubs not in the NPL can gain a license if applicable, those who finish first in newfm must hold a license to be promoted

Any club?? or any clubs in New FM and NBN at the time (2013)

[ForeverRed]

Any club

[Old Boy]

Any club

Which clubs from NEWFM can be promoted besides Lakes and Valo?

[Imyourhero]

Nock?

[Zico]

I have heard only Lakes and Valo. Cessnock and Belswans didn't complete the final part of the application is the word I heard.

[sancho_theswan]

Watched the swans play lakes at lakes same style of football..:

If you honestly think the Swans deserved to win yesterday your football knowledge mustn't be too good...

Overpriced former players trying to run a show

Ok I'll bite….
"Watched the swans play lakes at lakes same style of football..:"
Well, you've seen them play one game on a "rugby" ground and the other on a mud puddle, but I guess that's all you need to make your judgement! If that is the case, then I've seen the Stags as many times as you've seen BelSwans, so then I'd have to say that the Stags are one of the dirtiest, grubbiest teams in the NEWFM.

"If you honestly think the Swans deserved to win yesterday your football knowledge mustn't be too good… "
No I don't think I said anywhere that BelSwans deserved to win, just enquiring how you believe that the Stags style of play was any different. I think both teams were crap but maybe the ground was an issue???? Remembering BelSwans have won 3 and draw 1 of there last 4 games (all away from home), must be doing something right????

"Overpriced former players trying to run a show"
Could you please clarify and justify this statement!!!! Seems very odd!

Anyhow Captain best of luck with your "relegation " battle. Maybe those grubby off the ball tactics that were employed in the last ten minutes when a certain player went forward will work against a less experienced outfit.

[Captain Rex]

Ok I'll bite….
"Watched the swans play lakes at lakes same style of football..:"
Well, you've seen them play one game on a "rugby" ground and the other on a mud puddle, but I guess that's all you need to make your judgement! If that is the case, then I've seen the Stags as many times as you've seen BelSwans, so then I'd have to say that the Stags are one of the dirtiest, grubbiest teams in the NEWFM.

"If you honestly think the Swans deserved to win yesterday your football knowledge mustn't be too good… "
No I don't think I said anywhere that BelSwans deserved to win, just enquiring how you believe that the Stags style of play was any different. I think both teams were crap but maybe the ground was an issue???? Remembering BelSwans have won 3 and draw 1 of there last 4 games (all away from home), must be doing something right????

"Overpriced former players trying to run a show"
Could you please clarify and justify this statement!!!! Seems very odd!

Anyhow Captain best of luck with your "relegation " battle. Maybe those grubby off the ball tactics that were employed in the last ten minutes when a certain player went forward will work against a less experienced outfit.

The ground was in a very poor way, both teams played a basic approach just think the swans sat back and scrapped two goals...

The last I thought was a foul on the gk....

The relegation battle will be tough... The stags are going through a rough trot at present but I'm confident the local juniors will battle to get them out

[Retro Jet]

Didn't think anyone was going to be relegated, or is this just a theoretical relegation we're talking here?

[The Red Devil]

Hi All, a review of the Wallsend FC v Cooks Hill game can be viewed on the Wallsend FC website: http://wallsendfc.com.au/event/cooks-hill-united-fc-v-wallsend-fc/

[Retro Jet]

Hi All, a review of the Wallsend FC v Cooks Hill game can be viewed on the Wallsend FC website: http://wallsendfc.com.au/event/cooks-hill-united-fc-v-wallsend-fc/

3-0 after 17, nice volley though. 2nd: keeper 'credited' with Oggie (15th min) but denied he (or any Cooker for that matter) got a touch when I quizzed him at school today on that goal.
(Before anyone starts with a sm@rt @rse comment there, my 6yo daughter goes to the same school)

On that note, I strongly suggest that managers check team sheets for 'errors' after matches. I'm not 100% certain that lower grade team sheets
are completed straight after their respective games though. Seems to be the refs have a proper break before they go out and swap roles for different grades.
The sheets seem to be finalised after FT of 1st grade. Still, exercise your right and check 'em.

[NewyTy]

Tonight's Results:

17's: Kahibah 4-2 West Wallsend
19's: Kahibah 3-1 West Wallsend
Wasn't there, got messaged results. Decent wins for Kahibah though.

Also that 2nd goal from Wallsend was complete shambles. Didn't look like it got a touch from the Cookers, plus keeper's a good kid who wouldn't lie about it. Credit to Wallsend though, played a good style I reckon, Cookers would have had a better chance if not for a very bad start. Kudos too to the guy who gets the review up every week. Not many teams in New-FM publicise their game stats and goalscorers, etc. Will try and make it to the Gardens to watch Wallsend v Lakes whenever it gets put on, should be an absolute cracker.

[punter]

"Overpriced former players trying to run a show"
Could you please clarify and justify this statement!!!! Seems very odd!

Who is the captain talking about with this comment?

[front2]

3-0 after 17, nice volley though. 2nd: keeper 'credited' with Oggie (15th min) but denied he (or any Cooker for that matter) got a touch when I quizzed him at school today on that goal.
(Before anyone starts with a sm@rt @rse comment there, my 6yo daughter goes to the same school)

On that note, I strongly suggest that managers check team sheets for 'errors' after matches. I'm not 100% certain that lower grade team sheets
are completed straight after their respective games though. Seems to be the refs have a proper break before they go out and swap roles for different grades.
The sheets seem to be finalised after FT of 1st grade. Still, exercise your right and check 'em.

Yeah I saw the same. OG from a throw in ? Two Wallsend players: one either side of the Cookers goalie. Comical.
What a season so far for Cookers. 2 broken legs, fractured arm, fractured jaw and ruptured acl. All in first grade. Not to mention all the complaining on the forum regarding a pen a game almost and send offs. May as well start a sub forum.

[LongSufferingFan]

Can anyone confirm whether the Kahibah v Westy game is going ahead tonight?

They usually close Kahibah when a dog pees on the ground so I wouldn't expect this game to proceed.

[NewyTy]

1st Grade: Kahibah 3-2 Westy. 23's I've heard was a 1-1 draw.

[Dontknowmuch]

Bel swans 2 singleton 2 in 1st grade
23s bel swan got beat

[The Red Devil]

3-0 after 17, nice volley though. 2nd: keeper 'credited' with Oggie (15th min) but denied he (or any Cooker for that matter) got a touch when I quizzed him at school today on that goal.
(Before anyone starts with a sm@rt @rse comment there, my 6yo daughter goes to the same school)

On that note, I strongly suggest that managers check team sheets for 'errors' after matches. I'm not 100% certain that lower grade team sheets
are completed straight after their respective games though. Seems to be the refs have a proper break before they go out and swap roles for different grades.
The sheets seem to be finalised after FT of 1st grade. Still, exercise your right and check 'em.


Just to Clarify, the Wallsend FC match reviews are written by the club and are not meant to be official reviews. We do this to provide coverage of the NewFM league to those who are interested. We aim to be as objective as possible. The goal scoring times are only approximates and in regards to the dubious 2nd goal, after listening to accounts from Wallsend players who all claim to not have touched it, we recorded it in the report as an own goal.

Thanks for your kind words NewyTy, should be a cracking Wallsend Derby this Sunday at 'The Gardens' which is also the club's Old Boys Day.

[The Red Devil]

Shout out from Wallsend FC to newysports.com for their flattering opinion piece. http://www.newysports.com/2015/06/opinion-wallsend-fc-historic-club-on.html?m=1

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill Utd V Thornton Redbacks
TIMERITE Park

1st Cooks Hill 3 v Thornton 1 (2-1)
23's Cooks Hill 2 v Thornton 3 (1-3)
19's Cooks Hill 1 v Thornton 0 (0-0)
17's Cooks Hill 1 v Thornton 0 (1-0)

[JCBT]

Belswans v Lakes
First Grade - Lakes won 4-3
23's 2-2 Draw
19's Lakes won 1-0
17's 2-2 Draw

[outsider]

Cessnock v kahibah
.1st grade 1-1
3-0
1-4
1-7

[The Postman]

Wallsend v Westy
17s 1-1
19s 0-0
23s 6-0
1sts 5-0

What has happened to Westy?! Seem to remember people saying Top 4 finish for them, only have gone backwards.

Congrats to Wallsend, I would imagine the stands at the Gardens would have been a sea of Red.

[King]

Wallsend v Westy
17s 1-1
19s 0-0
23s 6-0
1sts 5-0

What has happened to Westy?! Seem to remember people saying Top 4 finish for them, only have gone backwards.

Congrats to Wallsend, I would imagine the stands at the Gardens would have been a sea of Red. Westy are gone. Skinny squad, average structure coaching. With metro teams like Wallsend and Cookers and Kahibah why would players want to play 2nd Div out there? Lean times coming to Wembley.

[The Red Devil]

A review and photo gallery of todays action between Wallsend FC and West Wallsend available on the Wallsend website: http://wallsendfc.com.au/wallsend-fc-put-on-a-show-for-the-old-boys/

[Football lover]

Wallsend v Westy
17s 1-1
19s 0-0
23s 6-0
1sts 5-0

What has happened to Westy?! Seem to remember people saying Top 4 finish for them, only have gone backwards.

Congrats to Wallsend, I would imagine the stands at the Gardens would have been a sea of Red.

When you lose 7 regular 1st graders to
Injury half way threw your season tell me if that isn't going to
Take the wind out of a team. I have nothing to do with the bluebells but a few mates who play there and I keep a close eye and has seemed to
Taken the wind from the sail.

[433]

Integrity of Macquarie referees in under 17 questionable when appointing a referee for a match who has a brother playing
And his dad coaching the side, c'mon. Referee should not have accepted the game either and raised the point the Macquarie...
Perhaps too tempting to resist though as he proceeded to give Two penalties to his family team.
FMD.

[Dontknowmuch]

Very game having a go at a referees integrity I hope your not a registered person you may find yourself in some trouble. Unless you are a ref yourself I don't believe anyone has a right to have a go at a referees integrity, we need to support them as much as possible especially the younger ones as there is not enough at it is. With many more juniors coming thru we can't stand for people like you that want to offend a referee and possibly have them give up refereeing. They need to be respected and have their integrity unquestioned whether they are related or not. They will make mistakes as will all players and coaches in a game, it sounds like your team should be more worried about discipline in your own box than the referees relations.

[Local Rules]

Integrity of Macquarie referees in under 17 questionable when appointing a referee for a match who has a brother playing
And his dad coaching the side, c'mon. Referee should not have accepted the game either and raised the point the Macquarie...
Perhaps too tempting to resist though as he proceeded to give Two penalties to his family team.
FMD.

While I agree the referee should have said to Macquarie Refs Association about possibility of people taking view he was not impartial due to relations with other team it is up to the referees association to not put these young people in this position. I notice you didn't say whether the penalties were justified. Seems like making excuse for a defeat.

[onthebench]

Wallsend v Westy
17s 1-1
19s 0-0
23s 6-0
1sts 5-0

What has happened to Westy?! Seem to remember people saying Top 4 finish for them, only have gone backwards.

Congrats to Wallsend, I would imagine the stands at the Gardens would have been a sea of Red.

Was at all 4 games on Sunday , Wallsend 17s starting to go backwards in comp , not putting enough passes together , trying to play long balls , missing left winger that was there afew weeks ago, now playing in 23s ,well done on the promotion, also quick right winger missing first half , made a difference when he came on the 2nd half some good combinations with a player that just came on, probably would of got the winning goal if was not called off due to an injury
19s much improved squad with some new players creating some some good combinations, couple of good quick attacking players ,
23s smashed them about time , still require more improvement , westy were not good
1sts are getting better all the time , and still can improve more , good all round squad , could remain in top spot for rest of season , even though they still need to play Lakes and Valo

[433]

Very game having a go at a referees integrity I hope your not a registered person you may find yourself in some trouble. Unless you are a ref yourself I don't believe anyone has a right to have a go at a referees integrity, we need to support them as much as possible especially the younger ones as there is not enough at it is. With many more juniors coming thru we can't stand for people like you that want to offend a referee and possibly have them give up refereeing. They need to be respected and have their integrity unquestioned whether they are related or not. They will make mistakes as will all players and coaches in a game, it sounds like your team should be more worried about discipline in your own box than the referees relations.

I agree we need to support referees, I always have and always will.
My rant has nothing to do with not supporting them, I'm questioning the appointment and acceptance.
Would you take the match under those circumstances,I wouldn't, and I don't think I'm wrong thinking most would feel very uncomfortable...too much conflict of interest and leaving yourself open.
By the way...there was no indiscipline in the box, further than that I will not comment because that's not my rant.

[433]

While I agree the referee should have said to Macquarie Refs Association about possibility of people taking view he was not impartial due to relations with other team it is up to the referees association to not put these young people in this position. I notice you didn't say whether the penalties were justified. Seems like making excuse for a defeat.
See my other response plus..Not making any excuse at all and my post never mentioned the score.

Fully agree, referees association should not put a young ref in this situation, I am assuming they made an error and that this would not normally be allowed to happen,but unfortunately it did.

[Bremsstrahlung]

While I agree the referee should have said to Macquarie Refs Association about possibility of people taking view he was not impartial due to relations with other team it is up to the referees association to not put these young people in this position. I notice you didn't say whether the penalties were justified. Seems like making excuse for a defeat.

While playing 23s for an NBN club, I was put on to ref an U/15s (the old NPL Youth-esque comp that was trialled a few years back) game involving my club.
I contacted the relevant people and discussed my concerns:
a) The pressure it may put on my relationship with my club.
b) The way the opposition/spectators would perceive my decisions if they knew of my allegiance.
c) and that i just didn't feel comfortable.
I was told that it shouldn't be a problem, and that people wouldn't judge my decisions. I ended up saying that i didn't feel comfortable refereeing my club.
In the end, the compromise (due to appointments) was that i would do the line, and centre the previous game.

[NewyTy]

No surprise but got confirmation that Kahibah v Lakes if off tonight. Also Lakes will be playing their remaining catch-ups against Toronto-Awaba on Weds. July 1st and Wallsend on Weds. July 8th.

[gny]

After watching west Wallsend today i am shocked they have any points at all

[De-Champ]

After watching west Wallsend today i am shocked they have any points at all

They did replace some of their better players

[King]

What the FFA Cup does beyond promote the existence of local clubs across the country is highlight that aside from 1st Division (NPL I am old fashioned), when it comes down to it there is little separating some teams from 2nd Division (NEWFM) to 5th. There is even a couple of clubs in 6th with players and rosters who could rattle the cage of so called better clubs in higher divisions if all players available. NNSWF needs to provide more support to clubs in the lower leagues. Apply pressure to the various councils to give the lower leagues a chance to play on better pitches that can cope with a little rain. Why dont they pick a combined rep side out of each division at years end to play in an inter league cup from 2nd to 6th Division. I have seen teams like Simba, Olympic, Uni, both New Lambtons, Dudley, Mayfield Seniors, Jesmond ID1s ( this weekend), who feature players who would walk into NEWFM but work or Uni or family stops them. NEWFM is miles apart from NPL but not far off the better teams in the lower grades.

[LongSufferingFan]

What the FFA Cup does beyond promote the existence of local clubs across the country is highlight that aside from 1st Division (NPL I am old fashioned), when it comes down to it there is little separating some teams from 2nd Division (NEWFM) to 5th. There is even a couple of clubs in 6th with players and rosters who could rattle the cage of so called better clubs in higher divisions if all players available. NNSWF needs to provide more support to clubs in the lower leagues. Apply pressure to the various councils to give the lower leagues a chance to play on better pitches that can cope with a little rain. Why dont they pick a combined rep side out of each division at years end to play in an inter league cup from 2nd to 6th Division. I have seen teams like Simba, Olympic, Uni, both New Lambtons, Dudley, Mayfield Seniors, Jesmond ID1s ( this weekend), who feature players who would walk into NEWFM but work or Uni or family stops them. NEWFM is miles apart from NPL but not far off the better teams in the lower grades.

Don't judge this years NewFM standard based on West Wallsend's performance on the weekend.

Westy haven't won a match in NewFM since beating Cessnock 2-0 on the 19th April.
They have lost 6 of their last seven matches and their last two games were a 8-1 loss to Lakes and a 5-0 loss to Wallsend.
Westy started the season with a few good players holding the team together (including their keeper).
Now that the keeper is gone along with a few other season ending injuries their lack of depth is showing.
Anyone that has been following their form would have known that a thumping by a NPL team this weekend was assured.

In contrast I thought Valentine held their own in their loss to Adamstown.
I have watched a number on NewFM games this season and I believe the standard is significantly higher than in previous years.

[The Postman]

Stags - Lakes
17s 1-1
19s 1-1

First non Win of the season for Lakes 17s I believe. Good effort by the Young Stags in both games.

[NewyTy]

Stags - Lakes
17s 1-1
19s 1-1

First non Win of the season for Lakes 17s I believe. Good effort by the Young Stags in both games.

They drew their last match 2-2 with Belswans. Surprised to see it's now two straight draws. Agree, great effort by the Stags.

[LongSufferingFan]

Last nights rain was torrential in Newcastle last night.
I would say big question mark on whether this weekends games will go ahead in many competitions.
In NewFM the Cessnock and Thornton games Sunday might be ok but Cooks Hill, Valo and Wallsend games would have to be in serious doubt.
Can anyone confirm?
I wouldn't mind watching a game this weekend if they are on.

[dan]

I'll be down at the gardens tomorrow morning to see how the pitch held up, last thing we want is another washout

[Retro Jet]

Cookers will play.
It wasn't the water that was the problem. (even though I acquired a decent sponge this morning to mop any off!)
No water to speak off on arrival at 10:30am other than a damp patch grandstand side of inside the centre circle.

I spent 3 hours just raking up all the grass swales from the deluge.
Some of them were collected and piled so high it would have been unplayable. Other areas where the clippings
had sheeted and were lying thick, removing them allowed the grass underneath to dry out.
I've never seen the field so bad with the clippings before. (Cookers have been there since 2010)

Anyway, I'll sleep well tonight... :thumbsup:

[NewyTy]

Cookers will play.
It wasn't the water that was the problem. (even though I acquired a decent sponge this morning to mop any off!)
No water to speak off on arrival at 10:30am other than a damp patch grandstand side of inside the centre circle.

I spent 3 hours just raking up all the grass swales from the deluge.
Some of them were collected and piled so high it would have been unplayable. Other areas where the clippings
had sheeted and were lying thick, removing them allowed the grass underneath to dry out.
I've never seen the field so bad with the clippings before. (Cookers have been there since 2010)

Anyway, I'll sleep well tonight... :thumbsup:

Great effort. Looking forward to watching the games tomorrow and glad it's still on. Lucky Kahibah's away from home or that would have been off by now.

[rijid]

Valo vs Toronto

1st Grade 8-2
23s 6-0
19s 2-0
17s. 2-0

[NewyTy]

Cooks Hill United v Kahibah F.C

1st: 4-1 Kahibah (deserved the win and looked very good, will boost their finals hopes greatly knocking off their nearest rivals in that style, missing a few players too so big effort)
23's: 2-1 Kahibah (didn't see the game as I had my own game on across the road, have been told that Cookers lost with the last kick of the game)
19's: 5-1 Cookers (Saw the first half and Cookers scored a couple of nice goals. Big win for the Cookers and one that goes a long way toward securing a finals berth)
17's: 7-0 Kahibah (Absolute horror show from the Cookers. Heads dropped and the boys struggled, especially when they reduced to ten. All class by Kahibah though. Minor premiership still up for grabs)


Also, wow on that Valentine score. Sends a clear message that they're not dead and buried in the promotion race.

[ForeverRed]

Great effort. Looking forward to watching the games tomorrow and glad it's still on. Lucky Kahibah's away from home or that would have been off by now.

Kahibah juniors played today so your statement seems a bit silly now

[NewyTy]

Kahibah juniors played today so your statement seems a bit silly now

I'll give em credit for that but field 2 was closed so I was half right.

[Thomas477]

Kahibah juniors played today so your statement seems a bit silly now

Not really, only Kahibah 1 played today, Kahibah 2 was called off.

[ForeverRed]

Surely there's a dry weekend somewhere around the corner

[NewyTy]

Surely there's a dry weekend somewhere around the corner

That's one thing I think we're all hoping for. It's been crazy how much rain there's been this season. Hard for anyone to get into form when games keep getting re-scheduled and what not. Thornton's called their New-FM off for tomorrow because the cricket pitch area is still covered in water so there's another wash-out to add onto the list.

[NewyTy]

Cessnock v Lakes:
17's: 7-0 Lakes
19's: 3-1 Lakes
23's: 3-1 Lakes
1st grade: 4-1 Lakes

Messaged results so can't comment on the game but decent day by the sounds of things for Lakes. No real surprises.