2016 NEW FM League thread

[mervan]

On a role atm out that side of the lake, who have the stags got for the rest of the season?

Westy, Thornton, Kahibah and Singleton, no predictions

[BigSam]

Westy, Thornton, Kahibah and Singleton, no predictions



can see a few results, the young boys seemed to play well, chased hard and played for each other, got up 2-1 and got bodies behind the ball well, stifled the attack from cooks hill


two in a row, should carry it on and beat westy, Kahibah will be tough, and singo the will win?

they had there old boys day yet? generally a few turn up for that

[The Postman]

31/7 v Singo, should be a big one,

[Sideline]

anyone watch the wallsend v lakes game ?

hearing wallsend were unlucky on the day

cheers

[NewyTy]

Blake Glennie has left Cooks Hill. Club captain to player/coach and assistant to stay on for the remaining games. Glennie pretty much forced out by club. Interesting to see who they get for next year and it's not going to be the most predictable choice (longtime coach/manager of the club who's been in and out).

[Sideline]

any matches played today ?

[NewyTy]

any matches played today ?

Only the one, Cooks Hill v Lakes:

17's: Lakes 3-1 (2-0 at half time which put Cookers off. Potential Semi Final preview. Lakes classy in this grade)
19's: Lakes 2-1 (A scrappy game at times. Lakes got job done but poor pitch didn't allow either side to get going. Seen the field looking better this year)
23's: Lakes 1-0 (Another tight match. Cookers better in first half, high-press and high-intensity but fell away in 2nd half and Lakes wrapped up minor premiership as a result)
1st: Lakes 3-1 (Cookers lead but two goals before half-time put Lakes in front. Cookers reduced to ten men and dropped away. Quality finish for Lakes last goal)

[Sideline]

Only the one, Cooks Hill v Lakes:

17's: Lakes 3-1 (2-0 at half time which put Cookers off. Potential Semi Final preview. Lakes classy in this grade)
19's: Lakes 2-1 (A scrappy game at times. Lakes got job done but poor pitch didn't allow either side to get going. Seen the field looking better this year)
23's: Lakes 1-0 (Another tight match. Cookers better in first half, high-press and high-intensity but fell away in 2nd half and Lakes wrapped up minor premiership as a result)
1st: Lakes 3-1 (Cookers lead but two goals before half-time put Lakes in front. Cookers reduced to ten men and dropped away. Quality finish for Lakes last goal)

Thanks NewyTy

[dan]

Wallsend v Singleton
17's - 4-1 Wallsend
19's - 2-1 Wallsend
23's - 1-2 Singleton
1st - 2-0 Wallsend

[BP Super Dynamos]

Kahibah v Thornton
Kahibah won all 4 grades, with 1sts finishing 3-1

[sancho_theswan]

Belswans v Cessnock today...
Belswans up in all three grades.
17's 4-0.
19's 4-2.
23's 3-0.
1st's 3-0.

[ForeverRed]

Belswans v Cessnock today...
Belswans up in all three grades.
17's 4-0.
19'ws 4-2.
23's 3-0.
1st's 3-0.
Sorry sancho but someone can't count

[sancho_theswan]

Sorry sancho but someone can't count

Haha... all grades.

[ForeverRed]

👍

[BigSam]

Any surprise results from the weekend? Watched Kahibah kill the game off before HT vs Thornton

Lakes and Cookers seemed closer to what many predicted, stags couldn't handle the favourite tag?

Belswans got the business done, and will be very strong come finals time



Have heard Toronto have found a replacement coach? can anyone confirm?

[seldom]

Wallsend v Singleton
17's - 4-1 Wallsend
19's - 2-1 Wallsend
23's - 1-2 Singleton
1st - 2-0 Wallsend

Have Wallsend still got the same 1st grade squad or did some leave with the coach ?

[GO AWAY]

Any surprise results from the weekend? Watched Kahibah kill the game off before HT vs Thornton

Lakes and Cookers seemed closer to what many predicted, stags couldn't handle the favourite tag?

Belswans got the business done, and will be very strong come finals time



Have heard Toronto have found a replacement coach? can anyone confirm?

Have heard Rufo, Piggott and Baillie ( David ) all bandied around, really need to give piggo a crack

[dan]

Only his brother (player/assistant coach).
Cam Hughes returned to Charlestown for reasons unrelated to the Rufo Brothers leaving.
Same squad otherwise.

[Local Rules]

Any surprise results from the weekend? Watched Kahibah kill the game off before HT vs Thornton

Lakes and Cookers seemed closer to what many predicted, stags couldn't handle the favourite tag?

Belswans got the business done, and will be very strong come finals time



Have heard Toronto have found a replacement coach? can anyone confirm?

So you would have seen the first goal. What happened there? From what I could see ref blew whistle for penalty, Thornton looked at him and Kahibah player put ball into back of net and he then called the goal. I was always under the impression once referee blew whistle ball was dead. Obviously I must have been reading a different set of rules.

[Sideline]

Any surprise results from the weekend? Watched Kahibah kill the game off before HT vs Thornton

Lakes and Cookers seemed closer to what many predicted, stags couldn't handle the favourite tag?

Belswans got the business done, and will be very strong come finals time



Have heard Toronto have found a replacement coach? can anyone confirm?

No real upsets anywhere

Cooks Hill Vs Lakes - always a chance with a change of coach and moral boost - have heard they had a soft penalty go there way and had the lead for most of first half they will probably come away dissapointed not to get anything from the match as from past games they put alot behind the ball in defense and playing on the athletics track usually doesnt present the prettiest football which im sure would not of suited lakes style.
Credit to lakes for proving they are contenders after going behind early in the match.

Kahiba Vs Thornton - probably not as close as some would of thought - kahiba difficult to beat at home and after last weeks scare against cessnock seemed to be a bit more switched on against the redbacks. Thornton looking to pickup a crucial 3 points in an effort to put some pressure on wallsend failed to show the form that they are quite capable of.

Toronto Vs Westy - Riding high on some decent wins of late i would of picked toronto for the 3 points but westy can be a tough opponent on their day.

Wallsend Vs Singo - Again no suprise here would expect wallsend to take 3points however singleton can prove a challenge if they are up for the battle

Belmont Vs Cessnock- Again no real shock at the result however always a difficult ask playing out at cessnock crucial 3 points for belmont to stay amongst the title race a big game again for them on wed night against westy to stay in the mix

Southy - Bye

[LongSufferingFan]

This year has been the most competitive NewFM season I can remember - good to see a number of upsets regularly.

Predictions for top 4:

Firsts:
1. Lakes
2. Kahibah
3. BelSwans
4. Wallsend
Belswans to beat Lakes in GF.

23s
1. Lakes
2. Cooks Hill
3. Belswans
4. Kahibah
Lakes to beat Cookers in GF.

19s
1. Belswans
2. Lakes
3. Kahibah
4. Westy
Belswans to beat Kahibah in GF

17s
1. Lakes
2. Westy
3. Wallsend
4. Cooks Hill
GF win to Lakes over Westy in penalty shootout.

[BigSam]

This year has been the most competitive NewFM season I can remember - good to see a number of upsets regularly.

Predictions for top 4:

Firsts:
1. Lakes
2. Kahibah
3. BelSwans
4. Wallsend
Belswans to beat Lakes in GF.

23s
1. Lakes
2. Cooks Hill
3. Belswans
4. Kahibah
Lakes to beat Cookers in GF.

19s
1. Belswans
2. Lakes
3. Kahibah
4. Westy
Belswans to beat Kahibah in GF

17s
1. Lakes
2. Westy
3. Wallsend
4. Cooks Hill
GF win to Lakes over Westy in penalty shootout.


Agree with most of those, I reckon Kahibah for first grade!


Any coaching movements as of late or early for next season?

Have the likes of Rufo/Piggo/Glennie/Tony J (stags coach, is leaving from what I've heard) been contacted by any clubs?

[cymonster]

Have the likes of Rufo/Piggo/Glennie/Tony J (stags coach, is leaving from what I've heard) been contacted by any clubs?
Rufo has signed with belswans to be first grade coach

[BigSam]

Few clubs will be looking at coaches still? Any names or suggestions out there?

Wallsend
Cookers
Stags


Also any standout players?
1st- Sparre (cooks hill) Ash iffiled (Kahibah) Dan march (GK stags)
17s- Kurtis someone?? (lakes 17s) this kid has huge potential and his brother is a decent GK

[NewyTy]

Few clubs will be looking at coaches still? Any names or suggestions out there?

Wallsend
Cookers
Stags


Also any standout players?
1st- Sparre (cooks hill) Ash iffiled (Kahibah) Dan march (GK stags)
17s- Kurtis someone?? (lakes 17s) this kid has huge potential and his brother is a decent GK

I'd probably throw Cessnock into the coach debate as I'm not sure if Thomson will continue on next year. Depends on how the club feel. Wallsend and Cookers I feel need a real leader, not just a coach. What they (especially Cooks Hill) with someone like a Gumprecht would be amazing but they'll only be stuck in neutral if they don't think outside the box.

As for standouts, there's plenty across all four grades. Kurtis McRitchie has done well in front of goals in 17's but I think a lot of that has come from the team around him. If he's not at Lakes next year then him and his brother will be at Stags IMO and will fit in well with the local feeling going on there. I wouldn't be surprised to see loads of Toronto/West Lake Mac juniors return home next season.

Some others, mostly for potentials sake who might be worth a look:
-Will Forbes at Cessnock (U/17's Striker): Has played all four games a few times, ultra fit and can score goals.
-Jackson Manning at Wallsend (U/17's CB): Really solid defender. Wallsend are crazy if they let him go. Long-term central defender.

The comp overall is only going to keep improving with the current 17's/19's crop coming through and of course some quality, more experienced players coming from the NPL or elsewhere.

[BigSam]

I'd probably throw Cessnock into the coach debate as I'm not sure if Thomson will continue on next year. Depends on how the club feel. Wallsend and Cookers I feel need a real leader, not just a coach. What they (especially Cooks Hill) with someone like a Gumprecht would be amazing but they'll only be stuck in neutral if they don't think outside the box.

As for standouts, there's plenty across all four grades. Kurtis McRitchie has done well in front of goals in 17's but I think a lot of that has come from the team around him. If he's not at Lakes next year then him and his brother will be at Stags IMO and will fit in well with the local feeling going on there. I wouldn't be surprised to see loads of Toronto/West Lake Mac juniors return home next season.

Some others, mostly for potentials sake who might be worth a look:
-Will Forbes at Cessnock (U/17's Striker): Has played all four games a few times, ultra fit and can score goals.
-Jackson Manning at Wallsend (U/17's CB): Really solid defender. Wallsend are crazy if they let him go. Long-term central defender.

The comp overall is only going to keep improving with the current 17's/19's crop coming through and of course some quality, more experienced players coming from the NPL or elsewhere.

True Ty, have heard they are toronto locals, wonder why they left in the first place


Hows Coos Hill at present after Glennie has left, is the assistant any good? Mal has been around for a few years now and will get the BOYS to play for him

[NewyTy]

True Ty, have heard they are toronto locals, wonder why they left in the first place


Hows Coos Hill at present after Glennie has left, is the assistant any good? Mal has been around for a few years now and will get the BOYS to play for him

Not sure why they left. I went through last year's stats and saw Kurtis didn't get anywhere near as many goals and has stepped up at Lakes, hench my thoughts about it being a lot to do with the team around him. He's a good player though and I'll be interested to see where he ends up next year.

Cooks Hill's not going too bad but they need a quality coach next year. I like Mal and the assistant (Jarrod) but they really do need someone like Gumprecht or Rufo (obviously those two aren't available) but they need a technical director if not a coach who can really hit home professionalism across the board. I've seen a lot of club philosophies this season and it's fair to say that Kahibah are ahead of Wallsend and far ahead of Cooks Hill after two years at this level.

[BigSam]

Not sure why they left. I went through last year's stats and saw Kurtis didn't get anywhere near as many goals and has stepped up at Lakes, hench my thoughts about it being a lot to do with the team around him. He's a good player though and I'll be interested to see where he ends up next year.

Cooks Hill's not going too bad but they need a quality coach next year. I like Mal and the assistant (Jarrod) but they really do need someone like Gumprecht or Rufo (obviously those two aren't available) but they need a technical director if not a coach who can really hit home professionalism across the board. I've seen a lot of club philosophies this season and it's fair to say that Kahibah are ahead of Wallsend and far ahead of Cooks Hill after two years at this level.


are you expecting them to stay around, often see the assistant coach at other games and seems keen to learn.... maybe needs to tone it down on the sideline sometimes, that will come with maturity though

Glennie still around at all watching etc? was a decent player from memory

[LongSufferingFan]

Not sure why they left. I went through last year's stats and saw Kurtis didn't get anywhere near as many goals and has stepped up at Lakes, hench my thoughts about it being a lot to do with the team around him. He's a good player though and I'll be interested to see where he ends up next year.

I agree with Ty.
Have seen the Lakes 17's team play live and from what I saw they play a possession based game with quick ball movement.
You need a team of quality players to pull that off in any grade. I saw them play Westy and that night the 2 centre backs were the standouts for me.
Good strikers should excel in that environment - Much harder in an average team as I assume Toronto 17s were last year.

Still the kid can't do any more than put the ball in the back of the net - credit to him.
Not sure of the stats - I assume he will get 17s golden boot Ty?

[BigSam]

I agree with Ty.
Have seen the Lakes 17's team play live and from what I saw they play a possession based game with quick ball movement.
You need a team of quality players to pull that off in any grade. I saw them play Westy and that night the 2 centre backs were the standouts for me.
Good strikers should excel in that environment - Much harder in an average team as I assume Toronto 17s were last year.

Still the kid can't do any more than put the ball in the back of the net - credit to him.
Not sure of the stats - I assume he will get 17s golden boot Ty?



nah think there is a kid from westy scoring goals that will take it


that lakes team is impressive the ball movement and speed they play with

[NewyTy]

McRitchie will hang on for 17's golden boot IMO. I think it'll be the most even finals series across the grades too. Very exciting four teams heading towards the playoffs and even Kahibah still in with a chance.

As for Cookers, the assistant is keen on staying for the rest of this year but is probably looking around for next season. From what I've heard the club want him to stay. And no Glennie wasn't at the game last weekend.

[BigSam]

McRitchie will hang on for 17's golden boot IMO. I think it'll be the most even finals series across the grades too. Very exciting four teams heading towards the playoffs and even Kahibah still in with a chance.

As for Cookers, the assistant is keen on staying for the rest of this year but is probably looking around for next season. From what I've heard the club want him to stay. And no Glennie wasn't at the game last weekend.



Ahk fair point, me being a stags local would like to see all locals- all be it local players or coaches back at the club to help move it forward....


its a shame to see them elsewhere, i know him personally and the work he does with the younger ones is good,often attends the younger grades to see who is about the club, a few he gave a chance to in the 22s last year are now in the 1st grade line up at Stags.

[seldom]

McRitchie will hang on for 17's golden boot IMO. I think it'll be the most even finals series across the grades too. Very exciting four teams heading towards the playoffs and even Kahibah still in with a chance.

As for Cookers, the assistant is keen on staying for the rest of this year but is probably looking around for next season. From what I've heard the club want him to stay. And no Glennie wasn't at the game last weekend.

Yeah pretty sure he's looking to coach at stags next year, hence why he keeps reffering to himself in the third person lol ,

[BigSam]

Yeah pretty sure he's looking to coach at stags next year, hence why he keeps reffering to himself in the third person lol ,

Have been a supporter of the stags for my entire life... No longer play just enjoy a beer on the hill and get down to watch when the family allows.. As stated he coached our 22s last year and has said he will probably have the year off as Glennie won't be coaching

[GO AWAY]

I'd probably throw Cessnock into the coach debate as I'm not sure if Thomson will continue on next year. Depends on how the club feel. Wallsend and Cookers I feel need a real leader, not just a coach. What they (especially Cooks Hill) with someone like a Gumprecht would be amazing but they'll only be stuck in neutral if they don't think outside the box.

As for standouts, there's plenty across all four grades. Kurtis McRitchie has done well in front of goals in 17's but I think a lot of that has come from the team around him. If he's not at Lakes next year then him and his brother will be at Stags IMO and will fit in well with the local feeling going on there. I wouldn't be surprised to see loads of Toronto/West Lake Mac juniors return home next season.

Some others, mostly for potentials sake who might be worth a look:
-Will Forbes at Cessnock (U/17's Striker): Has played all four games a few times, ultra fit and can score goals.
-Jackson Manning at Wallsend (U/17's CB): Really solid defender. Wallsend are crazy if they let him go. Long-term central defender.

The comp overall is only going to keep improving with the current 17's/19's crop coming through and of course some quality, more experienced players coming from the NPL or elsewhere.

Loads of Toronto/Westlakes juniors ??? Would be interesting, there is a lot around NPL, but would be a while before they came back in my opinion.
If Toronto were in NPL might be a different story, but would be mad to go back to Newfm, especially around the 18-22 age bracket. could depend on who is coach as well.
As for the U17, again, unfortunately, U17 Newfm is light years away from NPL U17/19.

[Why Blue]

Loads of Toronto/Westlakes juniors ??? Would be interesting, there is a lot around NPL, but would be a while before they came back in my opinion.
If Toronto were in NPL might be a different story, but would be mad to go back to Newfm, especially around the 18-22 age bracket. could depend on who is coach as well.
As for the U17, again, unfortunately, U17 Newfm is light years away from NPL U17/19.

Would be great for stags to compete again and maybe could keep young talant on the west side of the lake, but would the ones that have left come back ???? GA your young bloke probably wouldn't would he ?? And he was a stag.
And agree new fm 17's is like watching slow motion compared to current NPL 17's
I have watched Lakes 17's and my opinion they would be bottom 1/2 of NPL 17's, suppose we will see next year ??

[GO AWAY]

Would be great for stags to compete again and maybe could keep young talant on the west side of the lake, but would the ones that have left come back ???? GA your young bloke probably wouldn't would he ?? And he was a stag.
And agree new fm 17's is like watching slow motion compared to current NPL 17's
I have watched Lakes 17's and my opinion they would be bottom 1/2 of NPL 17's, suppose we will see next year ??

No, unless in NPL and a good coach, but at the moment very happy with SP and Azzurri

[Why Blue]

No, unless in NPL and a good coach, but at the moment very happy with SP and Azzurri

And why not, he is going well there

Would be great to see him with a strong club 😜😄

[GO AWAY]

And why not, he is going well there

Would be great to see him with a strong club ����

He is :)

[LongSufferingFan]

So 2 weeks still to play and Lakes are the first grade premiers.

Would be ironic if they don't get promoted due to the restructure.

[Zico]

So 2 weeks still to play and Lakes are the first grade premiers.

Would be ironic if they don't get promoted due to the restructure.
Word is that Valo will be relegated and 1 of either Lakes, Southy or Cessnock promoted for a 10 team NPL. Only hearsay but I'd be very surprised if Cessnock are included so it's virtually down to Southy and Lakes.

[GO AWAY]

Word is that Valo will be relegated and 1 of either Lakes, Southy or Cessnock promoted for a 10 team NPL. Only hearsay but I'd be very surprised if Cessnock are included so it's virtually down to Southy and Lakes.

Therefore Valo out, Lakes in....... simple.

Did hear Toronto Awaba had a very strong case remembering they got in last time there was a criteria based competition

[NewyTy]

Therefore Valo out, Lakes in....... simple.

Did hear Toronto Awaba had a very strong case remembering they got in last time there was a criteria based competition

Lakes IMO have to go up as they're by far the most solid club in NewFM across the grades and to be honest I don't see where Toronto would beat them on the application. Both fields very much the same and off the field I see Lakes as more prepared. And this is from someone who's had one or two disagreements with one or two people at Lakes

[The Postman]

So promote Lakes and Southy have a 12 team NPL

And promote New Lambton to the new 10 team 2nd Division.

No promotion/relegation for 3 year licence period, clubs re-apply for NPL for the 2020 season.

It would just mean Lakes/Southy/Valo would be the whipping boys in NPL because there is not enough quality for 12 teams there.

Even the next 2 best NewFM teams would struggle in a 14 team NPL.

[LongSufferingFan]

So promote Lakes and Southy have a 12 team NPL

And promote New Lambton to the new 10 team 2nd Division.

No promotion/relegation for 3 year licence period, clubs re-apply for NPL for the 2020 season.

It would just mean Lakes/Southy/Valo would be the whipping boys in NPL because there is not enough quality for 12 teams there.

Even the next 2 best NewFM teams would struggle in a 14 team NPL.

You're a genius Postman...Effective and simple solution.
I don't know why NNSWF think it is so hard.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I think players will try to disperse themselves throughout all NPL clubs. Obviously the bigger clubs would pretty much get their pick of the players, but as you saw with maitland, lambton and Adamstown, players will go there when their original clubs aren't giving them games or they can offer a bit more $$.
Eg if southy go up, they'd probabaly get a few players wishing to return to the club, and that would strengthen their club from their current squad. Similarly, if kabibah or Toronto got promoted, they'd have a few current NPL players coming back or trying their luck at a new club.

[Dontknowmuch]

So promote Lakes and Southy have a 12 team NPL

And promote New Lambton to the new 10 team 2nd Division.

No promotion/relegation for 3 year licence period, clubs re-apply for NPL for the 2020 season.

It would just mean Lakes/Southy/Valo would be the whipping boys in NPL because there is not enough quality for 12 teams there.

Even the next 2 best NewFM teams would struggle in a 14 team NPL.

For mine two things must happen. There needs to be promotion and relegation. There only needs to be a max of 8 teams in NPL 1 (21 rounds). Put as many qualified (eligible for promotion) teams in NPL 2 as possible with allowance for clubs to break into NPL 2 within the 3 years if they become qualified.

[LongSufferingFan]

For mine two things must happen. There needs to be promotion and relegation. There only needs to be a max of 8 teams in NPL 1 (21 rounds). Put as many qualified (eligible for promotion) teams in NPL 2 as possible with allowance for clubs to break into NPL 2 within the 3 years if they become qualified.

I disagree.
Surely the overall aim is to develop our high level players in such a way the competition standard steadily improves in quality and depth.
Promotion and relegation in its current form doesn't achieve this. Every NPL clubs first priority is not player development but avoiding relegation.
As a result we see clubs in bidding wars over the top players in the competition which increases player payments generally.
NNSW NPL clubs have limited ability to raise funds - the Hunter just isn't that big a place.
Once player payments are accounted for there is little money, time or inclination for NPL clubs to develop players.

Look at South Cardiff as an example. In 2014 and 2015 they had their COE for developing their NPL youth players.
Whatever they spent on that was a waste of money - where are these players now? Certainly not at Southy as they don't have any teams under 17 NewFM because they were relegated last year.

The current structure doesn't work so why continue it?
Lets try something different, no promotion and relegation for three years - perhaps we might see some clubs invest seriously in their juniors instead of investing in club hopping mercenaries.

[Dontknowmuch]

I disagree.
Surely the overall aim is to develop our high level players in such a way the competition standard steadily improves in quality and depth.
Promotion and relegation in its current form doesn't achieve this. Every NPL clubs first priority is not player development but avoiding relegation.
As a result we see clubs in bidding wars over the top players in the competition which increases player payments generally.
NNSW NPL clubs have limited ability to raise funds - the Hunter just isn't that big a place.
Once player payments are accounted for there is little money, time or inclination for NPL clubs to develop players.

Look at South Cardiff as an example. In 2014 and 2015 they had their COE for developing their NPL youth players.
Whatever they spent on that was a waste of money - where are these players now? Certainly not at Southy as they don't have any teams under 17 NewFM because they were relegated last year.

The current structure doesn't work so why continue it?
Lets try something different, no promotion and relegation for three years - perhaps we might see some clubs invest seriously in their juniors instead of investing in club hopping mercenaries.

Thats Ridicolous.

In essence you are saying having no promotion relegation but a larger competition will assist clubs develop players How? Why? yet all the second tier clubs will have no incentive to develop theirs for 3 years. Doesnt make sense. Since when do you need $$$ to develop youth players or high level players. What would investing in their juniors do to help devolpment, I dont understand. As far as I understand NPL 2 will also have 13 thru to 16s.

Why doesnt the current structure work? Hasnt there been a different Grand Final winner each season and also different premiership winner as well for the last 3 seasons if Olympic hang on this year it will be another different winner. Adamstown seem to be the only team that has been in the comp every year for the last 3 years that hasn't made finals. On those stats whats wrong with the way it is. Charlestown/Maitland run 8th and 9th last year push for finals this year as well.

[Bremsstrahlung]

If you can spend $10,000 on a striker that's going to keep you from relegation or you could spend $10,000 on training equipment for your NYL teams or improve the training pitch? What do you think most people would do haha.

[Dontknowmuch]

If you can spend $10,000 on a striker that's going to keep you from relegation or you could spend $10,000 on training equipment for your NYL teams or improve the training pitch? What do you think most people would do haha.

How is that developing the striker or the NYL teams. You dont need fancy training equipment and bowling greens to develop players, have a look some of the South American and African youth conditions and they seem to throw out a handy player of 2.

[LongSufferingFan]

DKM you are missing the point.
Look at the last two teams to be promoted - Maitland and Valo.
Both clubs have a massive junior base and catchment areas so should be able to field competitive NPL teams in every age group.

Looking at the current tables:
Maitland - 13s 2nd last (-45 gd), 14s 3rd last, 15s last (no wins -51 gd), 19s last, 22s last, FIRST GRADE 4th.
Valo - 13s 3rd last, 14s last (no wins -63 gd), 19s 2nd last (-38 gd), FIRST GRADE 7th.

Tell me these clubs are focusing on youth development.

[GO AWAY]

DKM you are missing the point.
Look at the last two teams to be promoted - Maitland and Valo.
Both clubs have a massive junior base and catchment areas so should be able to field competitive NPL teams in every age group.

Looking at the current tables:
Maitland - 13s 2nd last (-45 gd), 14s 3rd last, 15s last (no wins -51 gd), 19s last, 22s last, FIRST GRADE 4th.
Valo - 13s 3rd last, 14s last (no wins -63 gd), 19s 2nd last (-38 gd), FIRST GRADE 7th.

Tell me these clubs are focusing on youth development.

Post of the year, well done.

[ForeverRed]

theres a simple answer to all this, bring back the original points system from the first NPL season, this had clubs hopping on their toes, then some bright spark from FFA goes and changes it, much to the joy of the rich.

[LongSufferingFan]

theres a simple answer to all this, bring back the original points system from the first NPL season, this had clubs hopping on their toes, then some bright spark from FFA goes and changes it, much to the joy of the rich.

So what is the story with the points system FR?
What has changed since year 1 to make it less useful - I thought it was supposed to get more restrictive each year?

So if we do have NPL1 and NPL2 next season does that mean NPL2 will have to comply with the points system as well?

[Goatscheese]

then some bright spark from FFA goes and changes it, much to the joy of the rich.

As though there isn't any rich clubs in bigger 2nd tier leagues that have good connections with the FFA.

[namwob99]

So what is the story with the points system FR?
What has changed since year 1 to make it less useful - I thought it was supposed to get more restrictive each year?



Went the other way, they've loosened restrictions. Pretty much open slather again I believe.

[Barry Dawson]

If NNSW are so concerned regarding NEWFM clubs will not be able to satisfy the facility and player development requirements, wouldn't it be in the best interests of all involved that NNSW did not wait until season's to announce their plans for 2017? Enabling additional time to ready for 2017.

Or are their plans so contraversial they think it best wait until clubs disperse at seasons end?

[Premy]

have a look some of the South American and African youth conditions and they seem to throw out a handy player of 2.

Heavily clutching at straws here.
The facilities that the "handy player or 2" you speak of come from put the facilities in Newcastle to shame.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Heavily clutching at straws here.
The facilities that the "handy player or 2" you speak of come from put the facilities in Newcastle to shame.

Quiet a few Brazilians grew up playing in the streets on concrete. Expect big things from valentine coming out of Cahill Oval.

[ForeverRed]

Gunners up one nil half time v belswans

[ForeverRed]

Victory to the gunners, woo hoo

[Sideline]

Great result for the gunners :) what was final score
any other scores ?

cheers

[ForeverRed]

one nil to gunners,

[NewyTy]

Cessnock 2-3 Westy (Youngster scored all three for Westy. Good to see)
Toronto 0-6 Singleton (Heard this was very ugly and on Old Boy's Day too!)

I was at The Gardens:

1st: 4-1 Wallsend (Kahibah looked disinterested and rested some big names who are on five yellow cards. 3-0 at half-time and improved second half kept it from being 6-0. Gumps subbed himself off at HT)
23's: 1-0 Kahibah (Wallsend out of finals contention but Kahibah still alive. Should have been 2 or 3-0 though with good chances going to waste)
19's: 1-0 Kahibah (A fairly cagey match with boring periods throughout. Those were forgotten with Kahibah's dramatic last-minute winner)
17's: 1-0 Kahibah (Huge result that almost seals finals above a quality Cooks Hill side. One of the most determined team efforts I've seen this season in this grade)

[Sideline]

Cessnock 2-3 Westy (Youngster scored all three for Westy. Good to see)
Toronto 0-6 Singleton (Heard this was very ugly and on Old Boy's Day too!)

I was at The Gardens:

1st: 4-1 Wallsend (Kahibah looked disinterested and rested some big names who are on five yellow cards. 3-0 at half-time and improved second half kept it from being 6-0. Gumps subbed himself off at HT)
23's: 1-0 Kahibah (Wallsend out of finals contention but Kahibah still alive. Should have been 2 or 3-0 though with good chances going to waste)
19's: 1-0 Kahibah (A fairly cagey match with boring periods throughout. Those were forgotten with Kahibah's dramatic last-minute winner)
17's: 1-0 Kahibah (Huge result that almost seals finals above a quality Cooks Hill side. One of the most determined team efforts I've seen this season in this grade)

Thanks very much NewyTy
Cheers

[Retro Jet]

Cessnock 2-3 Westy (Youngster scored all three for Westy. Good to see)
Toronto 0-6 Singleton (Heard this was very ugly and on Old Boy's Day too!)

I was at The Gardens:

1st: 4-1 Wallsend (Kahibah looked disinterested and rested some big names who are on five yellow cards. 3-0 at half-time and improved second half kept it from being 6-0. Gumps subbed himself off at HT)
23's: 1-0 Kahibah (Wallsend out of finals contention but Kahibah still alive. Should have been 2 or 3-0 though with good chances going to waste)
19's: 1-0 Kahibah (A fairly cagey match with boring periods throughout. Those were forgotten with Kahibah's dramatic last-minute winner)
17's: 1-0 Kahibah (Huge result that almost seals finals above a quality Cooks Hill side. One of the most determined team efforts I've seen this season in this grade)

Hi Ty
If it's 5 cards then NNSWF 'gave them a rest' :wink:
If it's 4 then they must be confident of not being carded next week v Toronto
before finals.

[NewyTy]

Hi Ty
If it's 5 cards then NNSWF 'gave them a rest' :wink:
If it's 4 then they must be confident of not being carded next week v Toronto
before finals.

They'd already served their suspensions for five yellows so it was if they got a sixth that they'd miss next week and 1st Semi Final.

[BigSam]

Wallsend hitting some late season form?


Still think lakes will win it?

[NewyTy]

Wallsend hitting some late season form?


Still think lakes will win it?

Kahibah were poor yesterday. I'm tipping Lakes v Belswans in the GF and Belswans have beat them twice so not all set and done yet

[LongSufferingFan]

First grade top 4 might be decided but some real battles going on in the lower grades.

I've been thinking Kahibah will make the 23s top 4 for a month and now they would almost be favourites to make it - they need to beat Toronto and need Southy to lose to Lakes.
Just 3 points separating 2nd to 6th in this grade.

In the 19s top 4 is decided but real interest in the minor premiership with Lakes needing to beat Southy otherwise Belswans should win it.

The 17s has real interest. Lakes need to beat Southy to secure the minor premiership otherwise Westy will win it.
Another really close battle for 3rd to 5th. With any one of Wallsend, Kahibah or Cooks Hill could realistically finish in any of these spots.

[Sideline]

Any results from today ?

What are the semi final matchups if anyone knows :)

Cheers

[NewyTy]

Any results from today ?

What are the semi final matchups if anyone knows :)

Cheers

I'm on it...

Lakes v Southy
1st: Lakes 5-1
23's: Southy 4-3 (to secure finals)
19's: Lakes 2-0 (premiership win as a result)
17's: Lakes 5-0 (also wrap up the premiership)

I was at Kahibah Oval (Kahibah v Toronto) where it was:

1st: Kahibah 4-1 (Stags quality in 1st half but fell away in 2nd to young Kahibah squad without Gumprecht and several others)
23's: Draw 2-2 (Kahibah needed a win and Southy to lose to make finals but did themselves no favours. Decent effort by bottom-placed Stags)
19's: Kahibah 2-0 (Damage done in 1st half; solid effort before a finals clash with Belswans)
17's: Kahibah 2-1 (Match winner with six minutes to go to make finals and send Cooks Hill crashing out)

Finals series are:
1st v 4th:
1st Grade: Lakes v Wallsend
23's: Lakes v Belswans
19's: Lakes v Westy
17's: Lakes v Kahibah

2nd v 3rd:
1st Grade: Belswans v Kahibah
23's: South Cardiff v Cooks Hill
19's: Belswans v Kahibah
17's: West Wallsend v Wallsend

And next week I'm 99% sure will be: (Gardens has to be Sunday and assuming other Semis won't be same day)
Saturday @ Kahibah Oval (3rd hosting 2nd)
Sunday @ The Gardens (4th hosting 1st)

[EH9]

I'm on it...

Lakes v Southy
1st: Lakes 5-1
23's: Southy 4-3 (to secure finals)
19's: Lakes 2-0 (premiership win as a result)
17's: Lakes 5-0 (also wrap up the premiership)

I was at Kahibah Oval (Kahibah v Toronto) where it was:

1st: Kahibah 4-1 (Stags quality in 1st half but fell away in 2nd to young Kahibah squad without Gumprecht and several others)
23's: Draw 2-2 (Kahibah needed a win and Southy to lose to make finals but did themselves no favours. Decent effort by bottom-placed Stags)
19's: Kahibah 2-0 (Damage done in 1st half; solid effort before a finals clash with Belswans)
17's: Kahibah 2-1 (Match winner with six minutes to go to make finals and send Cooks Hill crashing out)

Finals series are:
1st v 4th:
1st Grade: Lakes v Wallsend
23's: Lakes v Belswans
19's: Lakes v Westy
17's: Lakes v Kahibah

2nd v 3rd:
1st Grade: Belswans v Kahibah
23's: South Cardiff v Cooks Hill
19's: Belswans v Kahibah
17's: West Wallsend v Wallsend

And next week I'm 99% sure will be: (Gardens has to be Sunday and assuming other Semis won't be same day)
Saturday @ Kahibah Oval (3rd hosting 2nd)
Sunday @ The Gardens (4th hosting 1st)

Can Kahibah host games at their facility on a Saturday???

[dan]

Semi final first leg
Saturday 13th August - Kahibah Oval (2nd v 3rd)
Sunday 14th August - The Gardens (1st v 4th)

Semi final second leg
Saturday 20th August - Blacksmiths Oval (2nd v 3rd)
Sunday 21st August - Macquarie Field (1st v 4th)

[The Postman]

Heard today from Kahibah people that their Semi will be played around the corner at Azzurri.

[GO AWAY]

Heard today from Kahibah people that their Semi will be played around the corner at Azzurri.

Wrong........NPL Youth is on saturday, plus Azzurri are at home this weekend v Hamilton for old boys day on Sunday, plus the answer would be no anyway, id say haha

[Sideline]

I'm on it...

Lakes v Southy
1st: Lakes 5-1
23's: Southy 4-3 (to secure finals)
19's: Lakes 2-0 (premiership win as a result)
17's: Lakes 5-0 (also wrap up the premiership)

I was at Kahibah Oval (Kahibah v Toronto) where it was:

1st: Kahibah 4-1 (Stags quality in 1st half but fell away in 2nd to young Kahibah squad without Gumprecht and several others)
23's: Draw 2-2 (Kahibah needed a win and Southy to lose to make finals but did themselves no favours. Decent effort by bottom-placed Stags)
19's: Kahibah 2-0 (Damage done in 1st half; solid effort before a finals clash with Belswans)
17's: Kahibah 2-1 (Match winner with six minutes to go to make finals and send Cooks Hill crashing out)

Finals series are:
1st v 4th:
1st Grade: Lakes v Wallsend
23's: Lakes v Belswans
19's: Lakes v Westy
17's: Lakes v Kahibah

2nd v 3rd:
1st Grade: Belswans v Kahibah
23's: South Cardiff v Cooks Hill
19's: Belswans v Kahibah
17's: West Wallsend v Wallsend

And next week I'm 99% sure will be: (Gardens has to be Sunday and assuming other Semis won't be same day)
Saturday @ Kahibah Oval (3rd hosting 2nd)
Sunday @ The Gardens (4th hosting 1st)

Thanks NewyTy can always count on you :)
Cheers

Not a bad effort from Lakes has a club wrapped up all grades in last few years ?

[Imyourhero]

I've spotted that Thornton v Cessnock were washed out on sunday? Does anyone know the rules concerning this as both teams will remain in their position, will they or won't they replay this game?

[EH9]

I've spotted that Thornton v Cessnock were washed out on sunday? Does anyone know the rules concerning this as both teams will remain in their position, will they or won't they replay this game?

They have been allocated 0-0 draws in all grades.

[sancho_theswan]

So there is a new joint out Whitebridge way....... Kahibah Thai??????

[ForeverRed]

Originally newy Thai

[NewyTy]

I rate that banter Sancho. Big finals match-up this week. Exciting times at both clubs

[LongSufferingFan]

Premiership placings forecast:
1. Lake Macquarie City (reason: look to have more depth than last year)
2. Wallsend (reason: quality team that should finish at least as high as last seasons 3rd)
3. Singleton (reason: Improved a lot last year and think they can build further - big home advantage)
4. Kahibah (reason: strong defensively - will be hard to beat at home on the small field)
5. Cooks Hill (reason: I know Ty will disagree but will need to improve on trial form to make semis.)
6. South Cardiff (reason: been decimated after last seasons relegation - trial form has been poor)
7. Thornton (reason: handy team on their day but lack the quality of the higher teams)
8. West Wallsend (reason: Game revolves around 2 or 3 key players - injuries will hurt them as it did last year)
9. Belmont Swansea (reason: Questioning the player depth in the club with all the coaching disruptions)
10. Toronto (reason: pre season has been poor - no reason to think any improvement on last year)
11.Cessnock (reason: pre season has been poor - no reason to think any improvement on last year)

Of course - just my opinion. I am sure some of these teams will prove me wrong.

So reviewing my tips for the season from back in March I am pretty happy how close I was.
I have tipped correctly the minor premiers, the wooden spooners as well as three of the four semi finalists.
Singleton were slightly disappointing and Cooks Hill majorly disappointed.

The big mistake was tipping Belswans to finish 9th and they actually finished 2nd.
Congratulations to all at Blacksmiths - a big season for you guys.

[Retro Jet]

Nearly 9:30pm after a weekend of finals...and no posts since Fri morning.
Nobody (except for Ty maybe) gives a toss about this comp... :sigh:

[Why Blue]

Nearly 9:30pm after a weekend of finals...and no posts since Fri morning.
Nobody (except for Ty maybe) gives a toss about this comp... :sigh:

Yeah.....fair comment

[NewyTy]

This thread can be a weird place Retro. Semi Finals and no-one cares but if there's rumours of a coach sacking and/or or a club in crisis then all will come out of the woodwork.

I saw all eight Semi Finals and most were good to watch. A couple that are all but over after 1st leg. Westy 17's downed Wallsend 3-0 with away goals, Lakes holding 2-0 advantage over Kahibah in same game and host them next week. Best part for me is how both 1st Grade games ended 1-1. On a knife edge and really anyone's to win.

Today produced probably the best goal I've seen in this comp. Dave Hodgson scored a superb bicycle kick. Up on the Newysports FB page. Dunno how to link videos on here but worth a look. Winding back the clock.

[Inside left]

Which game is on Saturday this weekend?

[Sideline]

Got to see the games at the gardens yesterday was a great day all round. The standard of 1st grade is certainly alot better than in recent yrs both teams had npl quality amongst them.
A cracker of a goal to wallsend left the keeper no chance who was looking hard to beat.
Lakes levelled with a reasonably good goal in the leadup.

I hope to get to the games at lakes next weekend
Cheers

[NewyTy]

Which game is on Saturday this weekend?

Belswans hosting Kahibah

[Man-u-nited]

Nearly 9:30pm after a weekend of finals...and no posts since Fri morning.
Nobody (except for Ty maybe) gives a toss about this comp... :sigh:

That's what happens when you don't have promotion / relegation, most people lost interest throughout the season, same thing happens bottom of NPL, only matters to the people involved.

[LongSufferingFan]

Nearly 9:30pm after a weekend of finals...and no posts since Fri morning.
Nobody (except for Ty maybe) gives a toss about this comp... :sigh:

True and thats a shame.
IMO it is a good value comp to watch games (half the price of NPL entry yet just as entertaining).
I doubt there has been a better goal scored in NPL this year than Hodgson's goal from last Sunday.

My tips to progress to grand finals:
First Grade: Lakes & Belswans
23s: Lakes & Southy
19s: Westy & Belswans
17s: Lakes & Westy

2 Westy teams in the grand final - now THAT would be entertainment (and I'm referring to the off field banter!)

[sancho_theswan]

My tips to progress to grand finals:
First Grade: Lakes & Belswans
23s: Lakes & Southy
19s: Westy & Belswans
17s: Lakes & Westy


I'd be happy with that outcome. However, I think Belswans 23's are about to "rattle a cage".

[football_macigian23]

Wallsend knock Lakes out!!

[sancho_theswan]

I'd be happy with that outcome. However, I think Belswans 23's are about to "rattle a cage".

Belswans didn't rattle too much yesterday.

[LongSufferingFan]

Belswans didn't rattle too much yesterday.
Perhaps not but Saturday was a good day for the swans. 2 teams in the gf including first grade. Big day Sunday coming up for the club.

[sancho_theswan]

Perhaps not but Saturday was a good day for the swans. 2 teams in the gf including first grade. Big day Sunday coming up for the club.

Yep.... Sunday should be massive...... will be interested to see how the pitch holds up after Saturday.

[ForeverRed]

Get on the gunners in reserve grade sancho

[sancho_theswan]

Get on the gunners in reserve grade sancho

All over it FR..... the Southie boys have been outstanding in the semi final series.

[LongSufferingFan]

Get on the gunners in reserve grade sancho

While I can hear all the Lakes haters cheering (Zico and friends) about two Lakes teams missing the GF I do think it spells trouble for Southy in the 23s.
I am guessing that some of the Lakes 19s will at least come off the bench or perhaps even start for their 23s on Sunday. Some serious quality in that 19s team who will add some strike power to Lakes 23s if they get a run.

[ForeverRed]

While I can hear all the Lakes haters cheering (Zico and friends) about two Lakes teams missing the GF I do think it spells trouble for Southy in the 23s.
I am guessing that some of the Lakes 19s will at least come off the bench or perhaps even start for their 23s on Sunday. Some serious quality in that 19s team who will add some strike power to Lakes 23s if they get a run.
Aren't the 23s not good enough who have been there all year,

[Zico]

While I can hear all the Lakes haters cheering (Zico and friends) about two Lakes teams missing the GF I do think it spells trouble for Southy in the 23s.
I am guessing that some of the Lakes 19s will at least come off the bench or perhaps even start for their 23s on Sunday. Some serious quality in that 19s team who will add some strike power to Lakes 23s if they get a run.
How did I get branded a Lakes hater?

[LongSufferingFan]

Aren't the 23s not good enough who have been there all year,

I don't know for sure but just thinking out loud.
Makes sense to me that if you have four grades playing semis then your 23s subs are probably going to be 19s players that have already played a full game.
As their 19s are gone then the subs will be fresh reserves and I can't recall their names but the front three for the Lakes 19s have all played higher this year and may have even played first grade at some point.

Handy players to have fresh on your bench.

Now I know Southy have the same options but I think the Lakes subs might be better quality and could make the difference - thats all Im saying.

[NewyTy]

I don't know for sure but just thinking out loud.
Makes sense to me that if you have four grades playing semis then your 23s subs are probably going to be 19s players that have already played a full game.
As their 19s are gone then the subs will be fresh reserves and I can't recall their names but the front three for the Lakes 19s have all played higher this year and may have even played first grade at some point.

Handy players to have fresh on your bench.

Now I know Southy have the same options but I think the Lakes subs might be better quality and could make the difference - thats all Im saying.

Richardson, Ward and Russo would be the three 19's players you're thinking of. They bring a lot more attacking threat than those that are in the Lakes' 23's. Neither Lakes or Southy are the most attack-focused team. Will be likely physical and bringing these guys on late could play a major part.

[MFKS]

Lakes 3- 0 in the 17s

Shambolic refereeing at the end

Ref awards a penalty.
Books a player
Shows him the red for a second yellow and then after the kid argues with him seems to change his mind and leaves the kid on the park.


Another epic referee failure


How hard is it to get a basic like this right???

[Bremsstrahlung]

Lakes 3- 0 in the 17s

Shambolic refereeing at the end

Ref awards a penalty.
Books a player
Shows him the red for a second yellow and then after the kid argues with him seems to change his mind and leaves the kid on the park.


Another epic referee failure


How hard is it to get a basic like this right???

Why did he leave him on?
Was it his first yellow?
Referee can change his decision at his discretion providing play has not resumed.

[MFKS]

Why did he leave him on?
Was it his first yellow?
Referee can change his decision at his discretion providing play has not resumed.
I am assuming he ****ed up as it was only his first yellow and not a second???


Changing his mind before play resumes etc is irrelevant.

The bloke ****ed up somewhere.

How hard is it to take down numbers correctly??
How hard is it to review your numbers correctly??

Amateur hour refereeing.

On another note Bel Swan's 3-1 winners in the 19s

[Bremsstrahlung]

I am assuming he ****ed up as it was only his first yellow and not a second???


Changing his mind before play resumes etc is irrelevant.

The bloke ****ed up somewhere.

How hard is it to take down numbers correctly??
How hard is it to review your numbers correctly??

Amateur hour refereeing.

On another note Bel Swan's 3-1 winners in the 19s

Why? If he made a mistake, he rectified it?
Maybe the guy looked Familiar.
Would be worse if he was stubborn and didn't change his decision and sent a guy off he shouldn't have.

How'd the ref go in 19s?
Belswans deserved that a lot more. Actually played some good football.

[MFKS]

Why? If he made a mistake, he rectified it?
Maybe the guy looked Familiar.
Would be worse if he was stubborn and didn't change his decision and sent a guy off he shouldn't have.

How'd the ref go in 19s?
Belswans deserved that a lot more. Actually played some good football.

Hey let's just face facts

He ****ed up.

As soon as he reached into the pocket and pulled out the red that is his first mistake
His second was he had a bit of time between the yellow and the red so his next **** up was to not check his records correctly
His third and to me is his biggest failing was HE LSTENED TO THE PLAYERS

3 glaring **** ups that are basic level issues

Stop defending it and making excuses for poor work


On another note Lakes 3-0 over a very disappointing Southy in 23s

[MFKS]

HT

0-0

BelSwans the better side just.

But it a pretty boring affair so far

[Bremsstrahlung]

Hey let's just face facts

He ****ed up.

As soon as he reached into the pocket and pulled out the red that is his first mistake
His second was he had a bit of time between the yellow and the red so his next **** up was to not check his records correctly
His third and to me is his biggest failing was HE LSTENED TO THE PLAYERS

3 glaring **** ups that are basic level issues

Stop defending it and making excuses for poor work


On another note Lakes 3-0 over a very disappointing Southy in 23s

Meh, he made a mistake and he corrected it.
Would you prefer he remained stubborn and sent somebody off incorrectly?
At least he had the maturity and balls to change his decision (as the laws of the game allow him to do) unlike others who are too arrogant and obnoxious to ever admit they are wrong.

[MFKS]

Meh, he made a mistake and he corrected it.
Would you prefer he remained stubborn and sent somebody off incorrectly?
At least he had the maturity and balls to change his decision (as the laws of the game allow him to do) unlike others who are too arrogant and obnoxious to ever admit they are wrong.
Yeah he made a mistake.

Basic level skills for a referee.

Issue red cards appropriately
Keep records
Check Records correctly

All basic level skills failed at.

Yet your the one defending him unable to admit the reality he ****ed up and it not good enough.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Yeah he made a mistake.

Basic level skills for a referee.

Issue red cards appropriately
Keep records
Check Records correctly

All basic level skills failed at.

Yet your the one defending him unable to admit the reality he ****ed up and it not good enough.

No, I'm not saying he didn't to anything wrong. I'm saying he doesn't deserve the shit you're lumping on some guy officiating an under 17 match.
Yeh he screwed up and issued the red card. But he changed the decision when he realised it was incorrect. Was the game affected by his screw up that he corrected. I think not. The eventual outcome was correct and the errors were made when the ball was not in play.
If that's the worst error you have to whinge about, I think he did pretty well.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Least it's a better second half.
0-0 about to start second half of extra time

[Bremsstrahlung]

Wallsend on penalties!

3-2 I think.
Bel swans missed their first two! Eek. Always uphill from there. Thought they were the better team too.


Maybe it was 4-3

[MFKS]

What's the go with Northern not allowing people to stand behind the goal in a shoot out??

What people standing behind the goals is gonna put the player off any different than people yelling banging on fences etc??

If it such a big issue why hold it at the of the ground with a crowd??
Why not use the other end at Jack McLaughlin??

Pretty poor form really when penalty shootout are regularly held with crowds behind the goals around the world


To the Muppet who tried ripping the drumsticks out of the Wallsend kids hands. Grow up and act your age

[Dontknowmuch]

What's the go with Northern not allowing people to stand behind the goal in a shoot out??

What people standing behind the goals is gonna put the player off any different than people yelling banging on fences etc??

If it such a big issue why hold it at the of the ground with a crowd??
Why not use the other end at Jack McLaughlin??

Pretty poor form really when penalty shootout are regularly held with crowds behind the goals around the world


To the Muppet who tried ripping the drumsticks out of the Wallsend kids hands. Grow up and act your age

The game was a poor example of 2nd Division football, not much football played at all. Wallsend definetly deserved the win. The refs decision not to dish out cards to Belswans for the same tackles that Wallsend got carded for was very obvious all game. The penalty given to Belswans in the game was not a penalty and Marcus should have had 2 penalties. The teams were very evenly matched but Wallsends effort to play with 10 men for so long made them deserved winners. I'm just wondering if Belswans practice penalties it would be interesting to know.

Well done to Wallsend lost 6 points and their coach during the season and still come out on top. Also from where Belswans started the year congrats to them for making it the GF also well deserved.

[cymonster]

The refs decision not to dish out cards to Belswans for the same tackles that Wallsend got carded for was very obvious all game.
Sounds abit like last week with kahibah getting cards while belswans weren't getting any.
Happy for wallsend they probably would have come second had it not been for the points being dropped

[LongSufferingFan]

Take a chill pill MFKS - talk about the football not the officiating.
With a few exceptions that didn't impact the results at all I thought the refs today were pretty decent.

First grade was always going to be tough to ref and the game never really got going in my view.
A draw was a fair result.
23s was a fairly dominant performance by Lakes - agree Southy were disappointing.
19s was a good game. Belswans always looked in charge but Westy challenged and took the fight up to them.
17s was game of the day IMO. A real arm wrestle by two teams prepared to play physical - unusual for this age.
Lakes won in the end but some quality in both these teams.

[hawk]

The refs decision not to dish out cards to Belswans for the same tackles that Wallsend got carded for was very obvious all game. The penalty given to Belswans in the game was not a penalty and Marcus should have had 2 penalties.

i thought there was a bit of this too. thought that was a pen when wallsend player went down near full time. also thought BSwans created the more chances too.

but anyway belswans have a great young side, nearly all under 25?, great effort. wonder if they'll all stay.

[monz6]

The game was a poor example of 2nd Division football, not much football played at all. Wallsend definetly deserved the win. The refs decision not to dish out cards to Belswans for the same tackles that Wallsend got carded for was very obvious all game. The penalty given to Belswans in the game was not a penalty and Marcus should have had 2 penalties. The teams were very evenly matched but Wallsends effort to play with 10 men for so long made them deserved winners. I'm just wondering if Belswans practice penalties it would be interesting to know.

Well done to Wallsend lost 6 points and their coach during the season and still come out on top. Also from where Belswans started the year congrats to them for making it the GF also well deserved.

Don't know much is a very fitting name

[BigSam]

Have heard Graham Law is coaching Cooks Hill 2017, any other early news?

[LongSufferingFan]

Have heard from a club committee member that NPL licenses and structure will be announced on the 20th September.

[Why Blue]

Short lived celebrations for Wallsend......homeless, jets announce interest in The Gardens as a training facility and home base for Youth, WPL, trial and FFA cup games

Federal park ???

[NewyTy]

Can also confirm hearing the 20th September thrown out as the date. And yes, Law to Cooks Hill rumour is gaining some traction. Will wait and see. Great for them if true.

As for The Gardens, it'd be a crushing blow to Wallsend to lose that ground. Need to do some work at Federal Park to meet requirements. Can never be sure with the Jets but assuming new owner could afford to simply buy the complex if he really wanted and looking certain that greyhounds will be canned next July. Interesting to see what happens.

[mervan]

Can also confirm hearing the 20th September thrown out as the date. And yes, Law to Cooks Hill rumour is gaining some traction. Will wait and see. Great for them if true.

As for The Gardens, it'd be a crushing blow to Wallsend to lose that ground. Need to do some work at Federal Park to meet requirements. Can never be sure with the Jets but assuming new owner could afford to simply buy the complex if he really wanted and looking certain that greyhounds will be canned next July. Interesting to see what happens.

At the moment it's a really good greyhound track, not a very good venue to watch football at

[Thomas477]

Can also confirm hearing the 20th September thrown out as the date. And yes, Law to Cooks Hill rumour is gaining some traction. Will wait and see. Great for them if true.

As for The Gardens, it'd be a crushing blow to Wallsend to lose that ground. Need to do some work at Federal Park to meet requirements. Can never be sure with the Jets but assuming new owner could afford to simply buy the complex if he really wanted and looking certain that greyhounds will be canned next July. Interesting to see what happens.

Why would Wallsend go to Federal Park when their juniors play at Wallsend Park and Federal Park is already utilised by Fletcher FC and Church football?

[NewyTy]

At the moment it's a really good greyhound track, not a very good venue to watch football at

Agree. Not the best football ground but the facilities (grandstand, changerooms, canteen/bar are alright. Be a big drop from there to somewhere like Wallsend Oval. Would need to fork out some money to make it work.

[hawk]

Agree. Not the best football ground but the facilities (grandstand, changerooms, canteen/bar are alright. Be a big drop from there to somewhere like Wallsend Oval. Would need to fork out some money to make it work.

Well worth it. That track is crap for football viewing. Would have been good to have both going at the same time though.

[Hotline]

Congrats New Lambton on being acceped to this league. Also read on their FB page yesterday that Andrew Packer is the new head coach.

[howardyou]

Congrats New Lambton on being accepted to this league. Also read on their FB page yesterday that Andrew Packer is the new head coach.

Lots of hard work ahead for the club, but with the size of our junior base, we are in good stead.

[hawk]

Lots of hard work ahead for the club, but with the size of our junior base, we are in good stead.

Do you know if there is approval for a seated stand at alder Pk yet?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Andrew Packer from southy.
Who is coaching Southy in 2017?
Wonder how much the quality will drop over the next 2 years as clubs put some focus on facilities?

[howardyou]

Do you know if there is approval for a seated stand at alder Pk yet?

Council are in favour of our master plan for Alder Park which includes covered seating.
We are currently looking at uncovered seating options for 2017 until funds are there to construct a full stand.

[Imyourhero]

Congrats to New Lambton, i think it's great to see new blood being brought into these top competitions. If Wallsend, Cooks Hill & Kahibah are any indication then things are looking very exciting for next season.

[Why Blue]

Lots of hard work ahead for the club, but with the size of our junior base, we are in good stead.

Interested in your comment, why does size of junior base put you in good stead ??
I get promotion is good, will attract kids and help retain kids as they have a senior pathway
I get $$ from all those juniors will be good

But.... Now you will have to manage parents expectations of those juniors moving thru the development stages AND manage the expectations of were parents will expect those $$ to be spent, not many see any value in junior money supporting senior teams

Just interested in your thoughts

[EH9]

Interested in your comment, why does size of junior base put you in good stead ??
I get promotion is good, will attract kids and help retain kids as they have a senior pathway
I get $$ from all those juniors will be good

But.... Now you will have to manage parents expectations of those juniors moving thru the development stages AND manage the expectations of were parents will expect those $$ to be spent, not many see any value in junior money supporting senior teams

Just interested in your thoughts

It will depend if they are seen to be spending the $$$ on player payments or are spending it on improving a facility that all the club will be able to utilise.

[Jardelsimage]

Council are in favour of our master plan for Alder Park which includes covered seating.
We are currently looking at uncovered seating options for 2017 until funds are there to construct a full stand.

sorry to burst the bubble, but I just cant see how northern has allowed the Eagles into the comp, when you don't comply with most I would say of the conditions required.(grandstands, parking, sheds, field condition).
Having council in favour of a master plan is great, but councils can be at times very fickle, especially Newcastle, took them 9 years to vote on a rock.
Don't get wrong either I have a very healthy relationship with the Eagles and wish them well, I just don't get it.
Alder Park is in no way a 2nd division venue as it stands currently and yes I know you have plans to improve, if there not done within 3 years, what happens then, do they get dumped like Bero and Dudley did because they didn't comply?
Before you keyboard warriors take offence, Please note this is not an attack on the eagles, just the system.
cheers

[Trout]

Eagles have the worst facilities in zpl, let alone newfm.
Not a personal attack, just the fact.
Good on them for having a go and developing juniors,
Can't win a 1st grade comp playing with 12 year olds on a 'park' though

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

In regards to Alder Park I absolutely agree that both Jardelsimage and Trout have valid points. Alder Park isn't ready for Northern League 1 yet, but the reality is an application and plan was submitted to NNSWF and they obviously felt it was worth offering Eagles an opportunity. The criteria for Northern League 1 does offer the opportunity for clubs to improve facilities over the 3 year licence period (it's less strict than NPL), and that is the aim of the Eagles.

And yep, If at the end of that licence period the Eagles haven't done what is required by Northern we would expect they fully would give us the boot (as they have done to Dudley, Thornton, Bero, Wallsend) in the past.

In response to Why Blue and the junior discussion. I believe the point Howardyou desired to make was, as you say, that this promotion offers a pathway to senior football for the 1300 kids at New Lambton. Our reason for doing all of this was to allow the junior players a chance to play for New Lambton in a higher grade than ZPL as our best junior have been wandering off to neighbouring clubs for years in search of higher quality football. We want to offer that to them at our club. In terms of $$$ the club structure is such that the junior money stays within the junior element and seniors are required to make their own money to support the senior program. We understand the need to protect all parts of our club and feel we have a structure that allows us to do this.

[BigSam]

Assuming there will be a fair amount of player movement with the new coaches in the comp.... any trials been announced? I know Toronto are having a kick sunday 10am, not sure where? could be at the junior ground

[NewyTy]

Assuming there will be a fair amount of player movement with the new coaches in the comp.... any trials been announced? I know Toronto are having a kick sunday 10am, not sure where? could be at the junior ground

I've seen a few trials get announced via club Facebook pages. Westy and South Cardiff come to mind. Definitely a few players, especially in 19's and what not that are planning to trek around and really find the best suit.

As for New Lambton, it's great to see a big club on the rise. Real similar background to Cooks Hill. Yes Alder Park needs work and I can see them patching together a decent enough venue for next year. Really, a fence and some seating here and there with a bit of cover and it's almost on par with somewhere like Thornton Park and even Blacksmiths. Blacksmiths currently doesn't have any tiered seating. I'm sure most clubs in this comp will put in work over the next few years to be honest.

I've heard from a few clubs that are just hoping to tick boxes over the three year window. Until next season kicks off, New Lambton will keep hearing criticism but they understand the situation and obviously have plans in place. The best thing for them and for the comp is if they field competitive sides in each grade. Say what you will but Kahibah, Wallsend and Cooks Hill have added something since their inclusions and the comp is only getting bigger and better. I'm keen to see New Lambton resume rivalries with those three former ZPL clubs mentioned.

[BigSam]

I've seen a few trials get announced via club Facebook pages. Westy and South Cardiff come to mind. Definitely a few players, especially in 19's and what not that are planning to trek around and really find the best suit.

As for New Lambton, it's great to see a big club on the rise. Real similar background to Cooks Hill. Yes Alder Park needs work and I can see them patching together a decent enough venue for next year. Really, a fence and some seating here and there with a bit of cover and it's almost on par with somewhere like Thornton Park and even Blacksmiths. Blacksmiths currently doesn't have any tiered seating. I'm sure most clubs in this comp will put in work over the next few years to be honest.

I've heard from a few clubs that are just hoping to tick boxes over the three year window. Until next season kicks off, New Lambton will keep hearing criticism but they understand the situation and obviously have plans in place. The best thing for them and for the comp is if they field competitive sides in each grade. Say what you will but Kahibah, Wallsend and Cooks Hill have added something since their inclusions and the comp is only getting bigger and better. I'm keen to see New Lambton resume rivalries with those three former ZPL clubs mentioned.


Good to hear, new clubs will add value to the comp..... Can confirm Toronto are having a kick Sunday @10am... GO AWAY might have more details on it also

[BigSam]

Toronto had a good turn out with there pre season kick about, good mix of the young locals plus a few from in town coming back apparently heard they have signed a guy named Grub?? Jones???? as the 19s coach, huge asset from what ive been told in mentoring the youth at the club

[GO AWAY]

Good to hear, new clubs will add value to the comp..... Can confirm Toronto are having a kick Sunday @10am... GO AWAY might have more details on it also

Unfortunately not mate, on other side of lake these days and involved with an NPL club over there, keen interest in Toronto Awaba still, once said by a former player that all Toronto boys know " Once a stag, always a stag " hope they go well

[GO AWAY]

Toronto had a good turn out with there pre season kick about, good mix of the young locals plus a few from in town coming back apparently heard they have signed a guy named Grub?? Jones???? as the 19s coach, huge asset from what ive been told in mentoring the youth at the club

Graeme Jones, huge asset to the stags, one of the best and most underrated coaches in Newcastle, should be coaching NPL but a huge coup for the stags.

[goaliepersempre]

Unfortunately not mate, on other side of lake these days and involved with an NPL club over there, keen interest in Toronto Awaba still, once said by a former player that all Toronto boys know " Once a stag, always a stag " hope they go well

Indeed Once a stag, always a stag

[Bulldogs 1962]

I know everyone is happy to see new lambton go into this different league but what a lot haven't mentioned is what is happening with all the guys from there lower grades that aren't eligible now due to age restrictions, as would be the case with most teams in the zone leagues, and generally these players are the ones who run the clubs, the older guys who have been there for a long time and won't be able to get a game now. Will they still hang around without being able to play and does the club loose all its history having to overhaul there whole playing roster. It can be a big issue if the money runs out or the people who pushed to go up leave who steps in, if the ones who didn't want to go up are gone because there not given a game anymore. Are they applying to put a team in zl3, personally would be dissapointed to see all those players shafted for some to say they now are in the new fm

[howardyou]

I know everyone is happy to see new lambton go into this different league but what a lot haven't mentioned is what is happening with all the guys from there lower grades that aren't eligible now due to age restrictions, as would be the case with most teams in the zone leagues, and generally these players are the ones who run the clubs, the older guys who have been there for a long time and won't be able to get a game now. Will they still hang around without being able to play and does the club loose all its history having to overhaul there whole playing roster. It can be a big issue if the money runs out or the people who pushed to go up leave who steps in, if the ones who didn't want to go up are gone because there not given a game anymore. Are they applying to put a team in zl3, personally would be dissapointed to see all those players shafted for some to say they now are in the new fm

The majority of our 1st grade and reserve grade will trial to make the team. New players will be added to fill in the holes left by players not wanting to step up. We already have a ZL2 team, and some players (3rd grade and maybe some reggies) will be filtering down to these teams. Reserve grade won the ZPL premiership with half the team being under 23, so those guys can step straight up hopefully. The older ones may be considered for the overage players in this team. Some new players will be recruited though, so there are no guarantees. However, our Club Selection Policy states that New Lambton players are to be given preference where possible, and all teams have percentage targets for New Lambton Juniors. A main driver for the club is providing a pathway for it's 1300 junior players to elite senior football.

Realistically though, yes some players will be put out due to different age restrictions, but that is a consequence of progress. New Lambton was a First Division club many years ago, and we want to get it back where it belongs. Having options is always best, so players will have the NewFM, ZL2 and All-Age competitions to choose from, which ensures that all current players are given an opportunity to remain part of the club.

[Bulldogs 1962]

The majority of our 1st grade and reserve grade will trial to make the team. New players will be added to fill in the holes left by players not wanting to step up. We already have a ZL2 team, and some players (3rd grade and maybe some reggies) will be filtering down to these teams. Reserve grade won the ZPL premiership with half the team being under 23, so those guys can step straight up hopefully. The older ones may be considered for the overage players in this team. Some new players will be recruited though, so there are no guarantees. However, our Club Selection Policy states that New Lambton players are to be given preference where possible, and all teams have percentage targets for New Lambton Juniors. A main driver for the club is providing a pathway for it's 1300 junior players to elite senior football.

Realistically though, yes some players will be put out due to different age restrictions, but that is a consequence of progress. New Lambton was a First Division club many years ago, and we want to get it back where it belongs. Having options is always best, so players will have the NewFM, ZL2 and All-Age competitions to choose from, which ensures that all current players are given an opportunity to remain part of the club.

I understand your points but realistically how competitive can you be without large influx of players for first grade, not like use completely dominated zpl, so then a lot of players who miss out on a spot go down to zl2, if they are happy to go down to zl2 (which is a major step down) what happens to all zl2 players, surely can't be happy to play all age, just seems like a huge amount of current players who have put in for the club shoved out to say the club has now gone to New FM Como,

[BigSam]

Stags have announced there trials on the Facebook page I see, have heard the AGM was a positive outcome

Any thoughts on them making the finals?

[Trout]

No

[Bremsstrahlung]

I'm interested to see how much interest/competition there is amongst clubs given the lack of promotion.
Splashing cash on players is pointless and I think a lot of clubs will look to nurture their youth, which is in itself a great outcome but may drop the overall skill of the competition. A lot of players will be cut from NPL this year, so that may be of some benefit to clubs picking up players that are 20-23.

The best thing that NNSW can do is announce how the NPL licenses and competition will be decided in 2020. Results? Criteria?
Imo, waiting 2.5 years before deciding where the goalposts will be moved to is ridiculous and very unfair. Clubs deserve the right to know what they can improve and how they will be judged in the future to give them time to implement whatever it is they need to.

[The Postman]

Stags have announced there trials on the Facebook page I see, have heard the AGM was a positive outcome

Any thoughts on them making the finals?

I've not heard anything off field related from the AGM. Only on the field with some of the better 1st Grade players having offers from NPL clubs to return to the 20s set up.

I think the Criteria should be made public - like yesterday. These next 3 years NNSW need to be transparent with everything and try to win back some goodwill from the public and clubs.

[BigSam]

I've not heard anything off field related from the AGM. Only on the field with some of the better 1st Grade players having offers from NPL clubs to return to the 20s set up.

I think the Criteria should be made public - like yesterday. These next 3 years NNSW need to be transparent with everything and try to win back some goodwill from the public and clubs.


Ahkk cheers postman, eitherway ill enjoy sitting on the hill having a few beers cheering on the local coach who is loved by the old boys!

[GO AWAY]

Ahkk cheers postman, eitherway ill enjoy sitting on the hill having a few beers cheering on the local coach who is loved by the old boys!

Thanks rutta, haha :)

[hawk]

I understand your points but realistically how competitive can you be without large influx of players for first grade, not like use completely dominated zpl, so then a lot of players who miss out on a spot go down to zl2, if they are happy to go down to zl2 (which is a major step down) what happens to all zl2 players, surely can't be happy to play all age, just seems like a huge amount of current players who have put in for the club shoved out to say the club has now gone to New FM Como,

Hopefully get propmoted to ZL1 and have 3 grade teams again.

Can there be 2 ZL teams?....eg ZL2 & ZL3 from 1 club. I have heard some thoughts but not the officials rules on this.

[BigSam]

Thanks rutta, haha :)

Use to like being called barge arse back in the day!

[goaliepersempre]

Hopefully get propmoted to ZL1 and have 3 grade teams again.

Can there be 2 ZL teams?....eg ZL2 & ZL3 from 1 club. I have heard some thoughts but not the officials rules on this.

there is no reason why you shouldnt be able to... If the club is big enough and have the resources (by that I mean not monetary as such, but field avaliablity and quality standard no problem) why not good for the club.

(we have clubs over here that have teams in the same league as each other and Im not meaning similar to All age teams)



To the point about players leaving cause of the promotion of New Lambton being unhappy etc..

Lets see, they have been promoted for a reason and it seems have showed some very good management throughout the club..

Solutions need to be sought.. If they leave thats up to the club to sort out plus if your doing things for the right reasons, people will stay at a club despite what happens if they feel connected to it.

Congrats to the promotion and hope they succeed like every other club in improving in all aspects of the club and achieving their set goals.

For stronger football in the Hunter.

[Imyourhero]

The idea that clubs shouldn't aim for promotion because some original players might not be good enough/leave the club is laughable.

[Pups]

Graeme Jones, huge asset to the stags, one of the best and most underrated coaches in Newcastle, should be coaching NPL but a huge coup for the stags.

Agree. Jonsey will do well and the stags could be a dark horse!!

[NewyTy]

Chris Gallagher confirmed to be coaching Wallsend FC next season. That just leaves Southy as the only club yet to name a head coach.

[Beast]

Heard Southy announced Denis Fajkovic as Head Coach with his father Dalibor as assistant.

[Imyourhero]

Is that his first coaching gig?

[GO AWAY]

Abe Wheelhouse
Todd Cawley
Jason Cowburn
To stags

Chris Bowling helping with some junior input

[BigSam]

Abe Wheelhouse
Todd Cawley
Jason Cowburn
To stags

Chris Bowling helping with some junior input



Splashing the cash? Who is coming up with it GO AWAY, all those names would want decent $$$

[GO AWAY]

Splashing the cash? Who is coming up with it GO AWAY, all those names would want decent $$$

Not much cash needed mate, todd hasn't played for a while, cowby and abe blackalls boys so theyd be coming for the love of the club haha

[BigSam]

Not much cash needed mate, todd hasn't played for a while, cowby and abe blackalls boys so theyd be coming for the love of the club haha

I hope they do being a local would love nothing more then seeing Rudda coach with the loyal boys


however come round 1 will be surprised if they are running out for the beloved Stags!

[NewyTy]

Hodgo is joining Kahibah with the Kepreotes brothers to follow. Big gains for Kahibah but big losses for Wallsend. No doubt more player signings to come and news will probably filter out once most trials are over next week.

On Toronto, I heard Abe wasn't going to go there. Things change of course and those names would be big inclusions out at Stags.

[BigSam]

Hodgo is joining Kahibah with the Kepreotes brothers to follow. Big gains for Kahibah but big losses for Wallsend. No doubt more player signings to come and news will probably filter out once most trials are over next week.

On Toronto, I heard Abe wasn't going to go there. Things change of course and those names would be big inclusions out at Stags.

Huge news Ty, I assumed hodgo was friends with rudda and I thought he may of been a chance at the stags?


How are things at the new home Ty? Enjoying it at Kahibah, any other news with coaches and players they are trying to get? No cooks hill boys following you?

[NewyTy]

Huge news Ty, I assumed hodgo was friends with rudda and I thought he may of been a chance at the stags?


How are things at the new home Ty? Enjoying it at Kahibah, any other news with coaches and players they are trying to get? No cooks hill boys following you?

Massive signing for Kahibah. Heard Graham Law and Cooks Hill were chasing as they are a few players but after speaking with him, Hodgo seems pretty happy for a change of scenery. There's no ill-feelings with Wallsend either. Think he just wants a new challenge.

It's been quiet over the past month but Kahibah six-a-side comp starts next week so it'll be a good way to kickstart life at a new club. Funny enough, Gumpsy came all the way into town to pick me up and take me to the Hodgo signing as they wanted Newysports to have exclusive news. One of Cooks Hill's coaches from last year has joined up at Kahibah but as far as any players, haven't heard anything. Have heard Cookers have lost a lot of quality 17/19's talent.

With trials next week, some teams will start to be announced over the coming weeks. Keen as to start a new pre-season and see what every club brings to the table. I'll sound bias but I truly believe Kahibah will be there in the finals again. Hodgo and the Kepreotes brothers are quality additions. No other club has really shown their hand yet so to speak. Lots of dark horse teams (Cooks Hill with Law as coach could be good, Thornton, Westy) and the big ones (Belswans/Wallsend) who'll push for finals again. Regardless of alliances with clubs, ultimately I think everyone would have to be hoping to see a more even First Grade competition instead of a solid top four for the majority of the year.

[Hardly Watching]

Finally signed up, after being an observer for a while now.

Just some thoughts on the teams for next year.

Cessnock - Making major changes, new Coach is not afraid to rock the apple cart and upset the locals. And he has the Committees support, so they very well could be a dark horse with a couple of quality signings from out of the area.

Wallsend - Where to start, loose their high profile coach who brought a certain pulling power with him. Evidence by the players leaving - Hodgo + Kepos x2 and possibly more. Will be interesting to see who they replace these guys with, otherwise I don't see them making the finals.

Cooks Hill - If Law can bring along some players from Adamstown they will be much better off. Hard to win consistently with guys just happy to be there and get on the piss. Then need top line players to push them higher up the ladder.

Belswans - Should be pushing for top 2. With Rufo coming in with his brother they will bring a lot of quality to an already decent team.

Toronto - Those players mentioned haven't even played for 1,2 or 3 years, hard to see what impact they will have if they even actually end up playing for Awaba. Could be the case of 2 steps forward, one step back unfortunately.

Kahibah - It appears Gumps playing days might be officially over with Kahinah signing some big names. Plus their young guys Penfold, Demir etc they will be hard to beat. Heard another rather controversial name is also coming from Wallsend too.

Southy - If Faj can pull a coulple names from his mates playing NPL they will much improved from 2015.

Singo, Westy, Thornton - All seem to be keeping their business and recruitment in house. All have decent coaches so it is good sign that they are keen on developing their younger players.

New Lambton - Who knows really, massive surprise packet. Signing Packer as Head Coach and TD is a great start, might be some hidden gems in their junior system coming through. Good for the Comp having them in.

Hard to see anyone but Kahibah or Belswans coming first. Will be very tight for the other spots though. I'm actually in favour for the bye too, couple reasons - allows clubs to hold functions, players can go on holidays and just gives people a break in what is such a long season anyway.

I do wonder if a team fails to meet the minimum criteria every year will they be dropped down to ZL during the 3 year period? And if a team fully meets NPL criteria, will they be promoted before the next application period?

[Imyourhero]

I do wonder if a team fails to meet the minimum criteria every year will they be dropped down to ZL during the 3 year period? And if a team fully meets NPL criteria, will they be promoted before the next application period?

Pretty sure it'll be 3yrs before they re-assess & possibly promote/relegate?

[ForeverRed]

Gazzard and cook from wallsend to belswans

[Imyourhero]

So why all the peeps jumping ship from wallsend?

[BigSam]

Any other name signings floating around? Spoken to a few of the locals from Toronto and apparently have signed all players from last year plus a few inclusions to bolster the young kids up


Any early predictions ty? Kahibah seem to have recruited well, coach of the 22s is a Toronto local also, so is the 19s coach. Wonder why they chose Kahibah over Stags? Belswans with Josh and the Wallsend Connections will be strong, any surprise packets? I am biased but can see Toronto performing well under the old boy

[NewyTy]

Any other name signings floating around? Spoken to a few of the locals from Toronto and apparently have signed all players from last year plus a few inclusions to bolster the young kids up


Any early predictions ty? Kahibah seem to have recruited well, coach of the 22s is a Toronto local also, so is the 19s coach. Wonder why they chose Kahibah over Stags? Belswans with Josh and the Wallsend Connections will be strong, any surprise packets? I am biased but can see Toronto performing well under the old boy

I've heard opposite out of Toronto. More players leaving than staying but I'm not as close to that team as I am with others.

Without sounding too harsh, I'd say they've chosen Kahibah due to a higher standard over the past season or two. Toronto is still re-building itself as a premier club in NewFM. Kahibah have a strong community bond, a good leadership and a committed board. There's a tonne of players from the Toronto/West Lake area playing for Kahibah too. If Stags can get back to the quality of yesteryear then those players and coaches may return. That being said, the wider competition community isn't expecting much from Stags so they could fly in under the radar.

[BigSam]

I've heard opposite out of Toronto. More players leaving than staying but I'm not as close to that team as I am with others.

Without sounding too harsh, I'd say they've chosen Kahibah due to a higher standard over the past season or two. Toronto is still re-building itself as a premier club in NewFM. Kahibah have a strong community bond, a good leadership and a committed board. There's a tonne of players from the Toronto/West Lake area playing for Kahibah too. If Stags can get back to the quality of yesteryear then those players and coaches may return. That being said, the wider competition community isn't expecting much from Stags so they could fly in under the radar.


Yet when they get punted from those clubs they will want to come back? Why don't more come back when its need to help rebuild... Im sure the younger ones would learn heaps of the current coach, I seen the current Kahibah 19s coach at the local pub chatting with the new stags coach, so things mustn't of went ahead the way they both wanted... Local lad would be good to get them all back!


Huge preseason planned! COYS!!!!

[NewyTy]

Yet when they get punted from those clubs they will want to come back? Why don't more come back when its need to help rebuild... Im sure the younger ones would learn heaps of the current coach, I seen the current Kahibah 19s coach at the local pub chatting with the new stags coach, so things mustn't of went ahead the way they both wanted... Local lad would be good to get them all back!


Huge preseason planned! COYS!!!!

The players won't get punted if they're good enough. The ones that are at Kahibah are all good enough to be there. Kahibah closer to becoming an NPL club than Stags in my eyes. And I judge Routledge is the 'current coach' we're talking about. I along with many others sees the idea of a 17's coach appointed to 1st Grade as a risk. I don't know Adam's history at the club but he's not going to attract assistant and lower grade coaches like a Gumprecht, a Law or a Rufo would.

[seldom]

Yet when they get punted from those clubs they will want to come back? Why don't more come back when its need to help rebuild... Im sure the younger ones would learn heaps of the current coach, I seen the current Kahibah 19s coach at the local pub chatting with the new stags coach, so things mustn't of went ahead the way they both wanted... Local lad would be good to get them all back!


Huge preseason planned! COYS!!!!

lol...move on

[seldom]

The players won't get punted if they're good enough. The ones that are at Kahibah are all good enough to be there. Kahibah closer to becoming an NPL club than Stags in my eyes. And I judge Routledge is the 'current coach' we're talking about. I along with many others sees the idea of a 17's coach appointed to 1st Grade as a risk. I don't know Adam's history at the club but he's not going to attract assistant and lower grade coaches like a Gumprecht, a Law or a Rufo would.

I think some people confuse a good coach with a good recruiter.

[GO AWAY]

The players won't get punted if they're good enough. The ones that are at Kahibah are all good enough to be there. Kahibah closer to becoming an NPL club than Stags in my eyes. And I judge Routledge is the 'current coach' we're talking about. I along with many others sees the idea of a 17's coach appointed to 1st Grade as a risk. I don't know Adam's history at the club but he's not going to attract assistant and lower grade coaches like a Gumprecht, a Law or a Rufo would.

Sorry to burst your green bubble newy ty, but Kahibah is along way from being an NPL club, and stags have done more in the top division over the years, including state cup games and wins over the years against the apia leichardts, marconis and wallsends at their peak, before Kahibah were even thought of, so not sure what is in the water out in green country, but id concentrate on winning 2nd division and live feeds of these big signings like hodgo lol..........before you worry about the stags and their team. Rutta is a local boy, who will bring a local culture to the club, any Toronto boys choosing to play 2nd division with any other club but Toronto, needs to be asked why, I know yous have one who has been offered before a spot in a National Premier League side up the road, theres a lot of Toronto talent in the 18-22yo age bracket at other clubs, unless you are playing in NPL, id be jumping barriers to go play for my local club..... Go the Stags.... good luck at Kahibah Dortmund, you"s are doing great things, but being closer then stags to NPL is laughable.

[BigSam]

Sorry to burst your green bubble newy ty, but Kahibah is along way from being an NPL club, and stags have done more in the top division over the years, including state cup games and wins over the years against the apia leichardts, marconis and wallsends at their peak, before Kahibah were even thought of, so not sure what is in the water out in green country, but id concentrate on winning 2nd division and live feeds of these big signings like hodgo lol..........before you worry about the stags and their team. Rutta is a local boy, who will bring a local culture to the club, any Toronto boys choosing to play 2nd division with any other club but Toronto, needs to be asked why, I know yous have one who has been offered before a spot in a National Premier League side up the road, theres a lot of Toronto talent in the 18-22yo age bracket at other clubs, unless you are playing in NPL, id be jumping barriers to go play for my local club..... Go the Stags.... good luck at Kahibah Dortmund, you"s are doing great things, but being closer then stags to NPL is laughable.


Hard to say GO AWAY, history is in its place, in current form I would put my bias aside and say Kahibah are much closer, the mighty stags still need to develop off the field, need more people helping out etc

[GO AWAY]

Hard to say GO AWAY, history is in its place, in current form I would put my bias aside and say Kahibah are much closer, the mighty stags still need to develop off the field, need more people helping out etc

Just saying, need more then a coaching structure to get in to NPL, and Kahibahs is great, but a ground would be handy.

[BigSam]

Just saying, need more then a coaching structure to get in to NPL, and Kahibahs is great, but a ground would be handy.

Maybe they can hire out Stag Park, more revenue the better haha

Current committee will be good for the club to push for the NPL again in 3 years, hopefully the results come on the field to back it up

[De-Champ]

Just saying, need more then a coaching structure to get in to NPL, and Kahibahs is great, but a ground would be handy.

Tell that to Valentine Phoenix and New Lambton

[Why Blue]

Sorry to burst your green bubble newy ty, but Kahibah is along way from being an NPL club, and stags have done more in the top division over the years, including state cup games and wins over the years against the apia leichardts, marconis and wallsends at their peak, before Kahibah were even thought of, so not sure what is in the water out in green country, but id concentrate on winning 2nd division and live feeds of these big signings like hodgo lol..........before you worry about the stags and their team. Rutta is a local boy, who will bring a local culture to the club, any Toronto boys choosing to play 2nd division with any other club but Toronto, needs to be asked why, I know yous have one who has been offered before a spot in a National Premier League side up the road, theres a lot of Toronto talent in the 18-22yo age bracket at other clubs, unless you are playing in NPL, id be jumping barriers to go play for my local club..... Go the Stags.... good luck at Kahibah Dortmund, you"s are doing great things, but being closer then stags to NPL is laughable.

Hard to keep up with GA........here you are going on about stags past .......over in NPL thread all you want is for everyone to forget about CCB past and move forward

I guess it depends which barrow your pushing hey !!!!

[GO AWAY]

Hard to keep up with GA........here you are going on about stags past .......over in NPL thread all you want is for everyone to forget about CCB past and move forward

I guess it depends which barrow your pushing hey !!!!

Uuuuuum I'll explain it for you why blue, and I'm typing really slow so you can keep up, stags are in Newfm hence why I talk about them in this thread ( it's a Newfm thread ) the other page is the national premier league thread, hence why I talk about CCB ..... God I've never typed so slow in my life just so you could keep up...

[NewyTy]

Hearing Wallsend may have more leaving than actually staying. Looks to be a real changing of the guard so to speak. As for Stags, I'll just add that I've heard fairly solid word that Abe Wheelhouse has signed on at Adamstown. Add to that, rumour has it some of Toronto's best 1st Graders are on the way out. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to put the club down but from what I've heard and seen, it's not travelling as well as they'd like. I'm hoping Stags prove the doubters wrong (that's the best part of football) but until I see confirmation of players signing the dotted line, I have my doubts.

What we can all agree on is how much stronger the competition will be next year. A lot of positive news coming out of several clubs. Belswans with Rufo, Cooks Hill rebuilding under Law, Kahibah staying much the same, Thornton dangerous as ever and the unpredictability of the rest of the comp. Barely heard anything out of Singleton and Westy but would expect continued improvement. For the most part, I've said it before and will say it again; really hoping for the finals race to not end six weeks out from playoffs. I'm keen for the new year and that's just 1st Grade. I'd expect an influx in 23's after NPL goes to 20's and the 19's will be as entertaining, if not better than last year.

[Yayfootball]

So what's happening at Wallsend? Why is everyone leaving

[Beppe]

Hearing Wallsend may have more leaving than actually staying. Looks to be a real changing of the guard so to speak. As for Stags, I'll just add that I've heard fairly solid word that Abe Wheelhouse has signed on at Adamstown. Add to that, rumour has it some of Toronto's best 1st Graders are on the way out. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to put the club down but from what I've heard and seen, it's not travelling as well as they'd like. I'm hoping Stags prove the doubters wrong (that's the best part of football) but until I see confirmation of players signing the dotted line, I have my doubts.

What we can all agree on is how much stronger the competition will be next year. A lot of positive news coming out of several clubs. Belswans with Rufo, Cooks Hill rebuilding under Law, Kahibah staying much the same, Thornton dangerous as ever and the unpredictability of the rest of the comp. Barely heard anything out of Singleton and Westy but would expect continued improvement. For the most part, I've said it before and will say it again; really hoping for the finals race to not end six weeks out from playoffs. I'm keen for the new year and that's just 1st Grade. I'd expect an influx in 23's after NPL goes to 20's and the 19's will be as entertaining, if not better than last year.

Just curious, why will this comp be stronger next year, is there a massive influx of NBN league players coming in?

[NewyTy]

Just curious, why will this comp be stronger next year, is there a massive influx of NBN league players coming in?

More so a spread of current players. Belswans have picked up some quality, Kahibah will be stronger up front, Cooks Hill have Graham Law as coach who is rumoured to be bringing some A'town players. Clubs like Thornton, Singo and Westy had some bright moments last year and should be more consistent and then clubs like Cessnock are getting a lot more serious about their football and development. Perhaps stronger isn't the most appropriate wording but it's going to be more competitive with Lakes going up. It's truly anyone's title to win and the playing field seems to be evening out a bit.

As for Wallsend, they've appointed a new coach and from a few people I've heard they want to promote some of the club's Zone League team into NewFM. I've heard they want to promote youth as well and build towards NPL over the next three years. Hence some of the old guard moving on and some players following.

[Beppe]

More so a spread of current players. Belswans have picked up some quality, Kahibah will be stronger up front, Cooks Hill have Graham Law as coach who is rumoured to be bringing some A'town players. Clubs like Thornton, Singo and Westy had some bright moments last year and should be more consistent and then clubs like Cessnock are getting a lot more serious about their football and development. Perhaps stronger isn't the most appropriate wording but it's going to be more competitive with Lakes going up. It's truly anyone's title to win and the playing field seems to be evening out a bit.

As for Wallsend, they've appointed a new coach and from a few people I've heard they want to promote some of the club's Zone League team into NewFM. I've heard they want to promote youth as well and build towards NPL over the next three years. Hence some of the old guard moving on and some players following.

sounds like some exciting times ahead for some of these clubs

[Why Blue]

Uuuuuum I'll explain it for you why blue, and I'm typing really slow so you can keep up, stags are in Newfm hence why I talk about them in this thread ( it's a Newfm thread ) the other page is the national premier league thread, hence why I talk about CCB ..... God I've never typed so slow in my life just so you could keep up...

Ummmm.......maybe you should have read my question a little slower instead of being a smart arse

I'm well aware of the new fm v NPL concept

But read my question .........

Maybe I typed to fast for you !!!!

[seldom]

Not sure of a more even comp. Kahibah and Belswans will be miles ahead of the rest.

[BigSam]

Not sure of a more even comp. Kahibah and Belswans will be miles ahead of the rest.

Have to agree with this, it will be Belswans Kahibah, Cooks Hill and the rest battling it out

[Imyourhero]

I think the general spread of points will be more even, maybe we might see 1st/2nd sitting 6 points ahead type of thing but from 3rd to last will be up for whoever takes the bull by the horns.

[Kicktheball]

When are try outs for new fm clubs? Or are the teams pretty much already picked. Just curious as I have a few mates looking to change clubs.

[Imyourhero]

Think a few clubs may have already run them.
New Lambton & Thornton have theirs upcoming this week I believe.

[Imyourhero]

West Wallsend & Wallsend this week too

[dan]

Wallsend's trial details are on our website & Facebook page.

[Shere Khan]

Ccfc in Zpl are interested if you want to contact us.

[Imyourhero]

Can anyone tell me how much rego is for juniors e.g. 17s?

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill had U23s & 1sts last Tue/Wed.
U19s tomorrow (Tue 18th) National Pk No.4 - 6pm
U17s now at Athletic Field Thursday - 6pm (was originally at Nat Pk)
U15s Tue 25th Athletic Field 7pm

I can't say exactly what a Jnr rego is as it will vary from club to club with but
the rego should be $100 cheaper that a senior rego going on this seasons costs
for insurance from NNSWF.

[Redback]

The Redbacks would like to invite all new,current and past players to trial for its U19s Northern league 1 side for 2017 on Thursday 20/10/2016 at Tenambit No 2 oval, Maize Street, Tenambit. Registrations commence at 5:30 for a 6pm start. Any other inquiries can be made to head coach Darrel McAllister on 0426 254 300

[BigSam]

Toronto Stags have had decent numbers turn up to the trials, all coaches are happy from what I've heard

any news on when trials generally start?

[Abc123]

Any transfer news or just any news in general?

[Abc123]

What is everyone's prediction for the season coming up anyone think any teams from last season who didn't do so well might be a dark horse for next year and any teams who have done well who might not repeat a similar result would like to hear everyone's opinions

What do you think?

[Hardly Watching]

What is everyone's prediction for the season coming up anyone think any teams from last season who didn't do so well might be a dark horse for next year and any teams who have done well who might not repeat a similar result would like to hear everyone's opinions

What do you think?

For me, it's the top 2 then daylight, then almost every other team will be fighting it out for 3rd.

1. Kahibah - Quality already and signed more top line players.
2. Belswans - Likewise

(3rd to 9th in any order, aka way too early to tell)

3. Thornton - Always there abouts, should be in the Top 4.
4. Singleton - Will be around mid table.
5. West Wallsend - If they can avoid injuries will be good.
6. Cooks Hill - Should be better than 2016.
7. South Cardiff - Likewise, decent young squad.
8. Cessnock - New coach and culture but long road ahead.
9. New Lambton - Won't be about to tell anything until they announce their squad.

10. Wallsend - Can't see how they will recover after losing the quality they have.
11. Toronto - Will struggle big time next season. Just can't see it improving there after what I've heard from other clubs.

[Retro Jet]

I just saw the revised draws for NL1 + 15s.
1st hub day at Alder Park 12/3 (New Lambton v Westy 3pm)
When do them shovels start kicking in again??

[NewyTy]

I just saw the revised draws for NL1 + 15s.
1st hub day at Alder Park 12/3 (New Lambton v Westy 3pm)
When do them shovels start kicking in again??

Already gone through the draw and picked out the best games. Round 9 looks good for Derby football and rivalries.

Disappointed Cookers v Kahibah is on same day as Coast away. Tough decision to make.

*Edit: F3 Derby is on the Sunday. Silly me.

[BigSam]

Any news out there?

Any late signings or train started?

I know that Toronto are having a kick most Thursday afternoons and still yet to finalise there squad, hoping to pick up a few NPL drop outs etc

[Hardly Watching]

Any news out there?

Any late signings or train started?

I know that Toronto are having a kick most Thursday afternoons and still yet to finalise there squad, hoping to pick up a few NPL drop outs etc

How is the Old Boy doing as Head Coach?

Speaking of old Toronto boys - Timmy Davies, Stags captain in 2015, won the Comp with Wallsend this year is off to Kabibah. They sure are adding a lot of experience to their club.

Early pre season training should be starting soon for most clubs, more news will begin to filter out I'm sure.

[BigSam]

How is the Old Boy doing as Head Coach?

Speaking of old Toronto boys - Timmy Davies, Stags captain in 2015, won the Comp with Wallsend this year is off to Kabibah. They sure are adding a lot of experience to their club.

Early pre season training should be starting soon for most clubs, more news will begin to filter out I'm sure.


The Old boy is doing well from all reports, building up for a nice squad if all names he mentioned are coming

no matter what though I will be at most games when I can cheering on Awaba!

Big news on Timmy, will he make first grade up there?

[4attheback]

Wow a lot of exits at Wallsend any one heard much on there recruitment kids or zl2 side a lot of big names out

[dan]

Trials and training have been great across all grades for NewFM NL1, our ZL1 have more trials this Sunday.
A few of our older guys have moved on, there's always player movements across the senior squads at each club.
You will see a younger,faster & hungrier Wallsend in 2017. I'm very excited for next season, and i'm also happy people are writing us off.

[NewyTy]

Trials and training have been great across all grades for NewFM NL1, our ZL1 have more trials this Sunday.
A few of our older guys have moved on, there's always player movements across the senior squads at each club.
You will see a younger,faster & hungrier Wallsend in 2017. I'm very excited for next season, and i'm also happy people are writing us off.

There's been a lot leave Dan but I know you guys will have some plans in place. I remember writing off Belswans last year and we all know where they ended up.

[4attheback]

Great to hear dan and hopefully club can keep moving forward been excellent to see

[dan]

Cheers mate, we're working hard to keep the momentum up & work on things before the next NPL application. Should be another cracking NewFM season, all clubs have been getting stronger on & off the pitch which is great.

[Hardly Watching]

The Old boy is doing well from all reports, building up for a nice squad if all names he mentioned are coming

no matter what though I will be at most games when I can cheering on Awaba!

Big news on Timmy, will he make first grade up there?

Let's just hope the boy can control his temper, would hate to see a blow up on the sideline.

With all the talk in Sydney about Junior NPL rego fees, I wonder what NewFM clubs are charging their new U/15s? Surely wouldn't be more than $500? With gear costing roughly $250 depending on supplier etc. How do clubs justify the possible extra $200-$400 more they might be charging. For a lot of families it would be near double if not triple coming from interfistrict clubs.

My son played 13 C- Grade this year and is thinking about trialling for NewFM 15s in 2018, but if the cost is anything like I've heard one club charging ($650) We will be having a long think about value for money for whatever club he trials at.

[football_macigian23]

Let's just hope the boy can control his temper, would hate to see a blow up on the sideline.

With all the talk in Sydney about Junior NPL rego fees, I wonder what NewFM clubs are charging their new U/15s? Surely wouldn't be more than $500? With gear costing roughly $250 depending on supplier etc. How do clubs justify the possible extra $200-$400 more they might be charging. For a lot of families it would be near double if not triple coming from interfistrict clubs.

My son played 13 C- Grade this year and is thinking about trialling for NewFM 15s in 2018, but if the cost is anything like I've heard one club charging ($650) We will be having a long think about value for money for whatever club he trials at.

I would assume it will be above $500.. A few A grade Interdistrict clubs are charging $450-$500

[BigSam]

Let's just hope the boy can control his temper, would hate to see a blow up on the sideline.

With all the talk in Sydney about Junior NPL rego fees, I wonder what NewFM clubs are charging their new U/15s? Surely wouldn't be more than $500? With gear costing roughly $250 depending on supplier etc. How do clubs justify the possible extra $200-$400 more they might be charging. For a lot of families it would be near double if not triple coming from interfistrict clubs.

My son played 13 C- Grade this year and is thinking about trialling for NewFM 15s in 2018, but if the cost is anything like I've heard one club charging ($650) We will be having a long think about value for money for whatever club he trials at.


Will be good to see the passion back in the club, something that has been lacking of late with results etc


with the rego fees etc, im not too sure on this, would expect most to be around 600 within the senior set ups these days,majority of clubs will allow payment plans to accommodate those who need financial assistance.

[hawk]

Alder Pk undergoing whats looks to be improved drainage and better lights. Council workers are flat out working till 5thirt.

[late_to_the_game]

Not council workers, contractors from Sydney. They are also doing Waratah and some other grounds before Christmas.

The TAFE field that Simba uses is being done at the moment as well.

[hawk]

Not council workers, contractors from Sydney. They are also doing Waratah and some other grounds before Christmas.

The TAFE field that Simba uses is being done at the moment as well.

was very difficult to tell the difference.

who's paying these contractors? clubs, council, sponsors???

[Retro Jet]

Not council workers, contractors from Sydney. They are also doing Waratah and some other grounds before Christmas.

The TAFE field that Simba uses is being done at the moment as well.

Saw that the on Tuesday.
Still won't help cockheads from circuses driving trucks over it in the wet.
Pray that is never allowed to happen again, on ANY local football field.

[howardyou]

was very difficult to tell the difference.

who's paying these contractors? clubs, council, sponsors???

New Lambton Football Club is paying for all work carried out on Alder Park. The majority of the park is being drained and irrigated, and the old cricket pitch is being removed. Topdressing and re-seeding will follow.
Fencing will also be installed to the perimeter of the pitch and seating is to be installed, as required for the NewFM competition.

[hawk]

1364
New Lambton Football Club is paying for all work carried out on Alder Park. The majority of the park is being drained and irrigated, and the old cricket pitch is being removed. Topdressing and re-seeding will follow.
Fencing will also be installed to the perimeter of the pitch and seating is to be installed, as required for the NewFM competition.

Note the 3 light posts in line with the little shed (disregard that shorter post to left). Are they going to move that middle post which is recently new?

[howardyou]

1364

Note the 3 light posts in line with the little shed (disregard that shorter post to left). Are they going to move that middle post which is recently new?

No. The field position is moving further north and being rotated to fit mostly inside the athletics track, and this will also provide the best lighting.

[BigSam]

Any late news out there?

Have seen a few clubs posting about preseason etc, when can we expect trial games to start against clubs... have mates as coaches at a few clubs who could be interested

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Jesmond FC has been promoted from ZL1 to ZPL after a strong 2016 season.

We have access to Heaton Park and portable posts, no lines until after cricket finishes though. If any coaches out there would like a kick in February, 3 grades potentially of a Sunday then let me know, midweek over 2 nights a possibility too. Want two trials prior to FFA Cup weekend of Feb 25/26.

We would do our best to ensure a competitive, clean fixture but you would have to be ok with posts, no formal lines. Even better, happy to travel to a club wishing to host us.

For those that aren't active members on here to send a message, phone number is 0412 449 333.

[AVB]

Cooks Hill United FC

Zone League 1

Cooks Hill United FC are seeking expressions of interest for 1st Grade Head coach for the 2017 Zone League season. Cooks Hill United has a proud history of success over the last decade in Zone league. Since Cooks Hills promotion to ZL1 in 2015 no team has failed to make the semi-finals, with first grade recording two top 2 finishes, reserve grade recording 2 Grand Final wins and third grade winning the minor premiership in 2016.
Coaching qualifications and experience desired but not essential.

For more details contact Lee on 0412 776 542