Daily Australian News Thread 2017

[turbojetfireV8]

Vujica NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsvujica191017.mp4

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4999431/vujica-has-new-spring-in-jets-starting-steps/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

One van Egmond who is welcome back (sorry Couscous :rof: )
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5000510/matilda-emily-van-egmond-back-to-boost-jets/?cs=2439

[leftrightout]

One van Egmond who is welcome back (sorry Couscous :rof: )
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5000510/matilda-emily-van-egmond-back-to-boost-jets/?cs=2439

Funny I read that now, I spotted her having lunch at Warners Bay today and wondered if she was in town for something like that.

Hopefully the women can do well, to have both teams doing well and playing entertaining football, and building on the popularity of the Matilda's, they should hopefully only add to the crowd numbers as there are a few double headers this year.

[380]

One van Egmond who is welcome back (sorry Couscous :rof: )
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5000510/matilda-emily-van-egmond-back-to-boost-jets/?cs=2439


Couscous prob still conducting tactical sessions in cafe's in the nations capitol.

[plague]

One van Egmond who is welcome back (sorry Couscous :rof: )
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5000510/matilda-emily-van-egmond-back-to-boost-jets/?cs=2439

crazy aunty van egmond is still the most woke van egmond around and is welcome in these streets anytime.

also, ffs can we get a better photo of Emily than a ball smacking her in the mush?

and no im not talking bikini shot but theres prob a zillion photos of her actually playing football that could maybe be better.

[turbojetfireV8]

Bert talking up Roar challenge
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5002307/merrick-plays-down-jets-amazing-record/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

forgot to look for this
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/10/18/a-league-show-round-3/

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Vargas injury
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5003776/jets-win-overshadowed-by-horror-injury-to-vargas/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald match review
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5003771/win-means-nothing-after-horrific-injury/?cs=306

[belchardo]

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/injury-update-ronald-vargas


The Newcastle Jets can confirm that Ronald Vargas has undergone surgery in Brisbane last night, following a broken and dislocated ankle sustained in the club’s Round 3 clash with the Roar.The incident, which saw the Venezuelan international tangle awkwardly with Matt MacKay in the 58thminute of the fixture, has left the club and the league in shock.

Jets’ boss, Ernie Merrick said the club’s medical team had moved quickly to ensure Ronald would receive the best possible care.

“We actually had one of Brisbane’s best surgeons, Dr Jeremy Bartlett sitting in the stands and he came down straight after the incident to help safely manage Ron’s ankle,” said Merrick.

“In consultation with Dr Neil Halpin, who was already on the phone from Newcastle, Dr Bartlett left the game and operated on Ron immediately and we can’t thank him enough for his efforts.

“This was a terrible accident and we’re all feeling for Ron, but it was no ones fault.”

Following his surgery, it’s expected that Ronald will fly back to Newcastle with teammates today to begin his road to recovery.


“The report from the surgeon has been positive at this stage, but with such a significant injury there are a lot of unknowns – Ron will recuperate and we’ll begin planning his rehabilitation.

“At this stage, we’re really not sure what a timeline for his return looks like, but we’d expect that he’ll be unavailable for most of the season.

Merrick said the coaching staff and the players would be with Ronald through every step of his rehabilitation.

“As you could see yesterday, the players and the staff have been really affected by this injury,” he added.

“He may have only been here for a short time, but Ron has already made an impression on all of us and that speaks to the quality of the guy – we’ll all be there to support him throughout his recovery.

“The outpouring of support from across Newcastle and the wider footballing community has been amazing, we appreciate it and I have not doubt that Ron will feel the same.

“I’d also like to acknowledge the Brisbane Roar medical team and event staff for their assistance; the tireless work of our physio Justin Dougherty, who spent much of the evening with Ron, and Joel Griffiths for his ongoing support last night.”

The club will provide further details on Ronald’s injury once they are known.

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowe on Vargas
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5007418/the-lowedown-get-well-soon-ronny/?cs=306

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsroarfollow231017.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5007215/jets-hopeful-vargas-will-be-fit-for-finals/?cs=306

[The Dunster]

I know a professional bmx rider that broke his tibia - he came back 6 months later as good as ever. However, he was only 19 or so when he did it. Oddly enough, it also happened in Brisbane.

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5009352/jets-begin-tough-task-of-replacing-vargas/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Women's team in place for the weekend
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/womensjets241017.mp4

[Jetmaster]

Women's team in place for the weekend
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/womensjets241017.mp4

It's one thing about W-League that irks me - squads aren't finalised till days before kickoff and the players swap clubs almost annually. It makes it hard to engage with the team.

It's a different scenario but imagine the A-League team if four players rocked up the week before kickoff!

[leftrightout]

It's one thing about W-League that irks me - squads aren't finalised till days before kickoff and the players swap clubs almost annually. It makes it hard to engage with the team.

It's a different scenario but imagine the A-League team if four players rocked up the week before kickoff!

Pay them as full time employees year round and they may be here for pre-season. If not they need to be earning a living and come here late as to not lose money.

[MFKS]

It's one thing about W-League that irks me - squads aren't finalised till days before kickoff and the players swap clubs almost annually. It makes it hard to engage with the team.

It's a different scenario but imagine the A-League team if four players rocked up the week before kickoff!

The ALeague really much different??

Constantly recycling the same shit nobodies who fail elsewhere

[Jetmaster]

As a show of support for the Venezuelan, the Jets will ask fans for a minute’s applause in the eighth minute of the clash against Wanderers.

“I have never seen an outpouring of emotion for an injured player like this,” McKinna said. “At a meeting of A-League clubs today, all the chairman wanted to talk about was Ronny.

“Sunday will be an opportunity for fans to show Ronny what he means to Newcastle. He is such a good guy and has fitted in very well. It looked like he was going to be something special and in the long-term hopefully he can be.”

Let's milk this guys - the standing ovation, turning to the players box, Ronny stands in tears, waves and taps his heart, Harps launches into a stream of emotive descriptors on the commentary, RBB turn their backs....Roy scores again during the distraction.

#riseforronny

[plague]

RBB turn their backs....

To be fair the RBB invented injuries and you blokes just gone done and stole it.

[Couscous]

I was in a pool recently with a W-League team (Canberra United). They were strong girls; incredibly strong. Muscle definition like you wouldn't believe. Lisa de Vanna in particular: wow. She was bulging all over. Michelle Heyman, too. I was up close. I had a good perve. I felt puny.

Sorry, there's not really a point to this anecdote, other than to say W-League players are fricken athletes.

[The Dunster]

I was in a pool recently with a W-League team (Canberra United). They were strong girls; incredibly strong. Muscle definition like you wouldn't believe. Lisa de Vanna in particular: wow. She was bulging all over. Michelle Heyman, too. I was up close. I had a good perve. I felt puny.

Sorry, there's not really a point to this anecdote, other than to say W-League players are fricken athletes.

http://i.imgur.com/GMbzOOG.gif

[Jetmaster]

Gold Dunster - caught him at last.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN - no Bert wrong answer...
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie251017.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5012110/vargas-vows-to-return-as-soon-as-possible/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5012730/jets-senior-players-step-up/?cs=4783

and Stu news
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5011444/musialik-to-keep-ball-rolling-at-olympic/?cs=2439

[Couscous]

The editing on that NBN yarn is shocking.

[furns]

It's one thing about W-League that irks me - squads aren't finalised till days before kickoff and the players swap clubs almost annually. It makes it hard to engage with the team.

It's a different scenario but imagine the A-League team if four players rocked up the week before kickoff!
Also doesnt help that none of the clubs W-League pages are updated with their current squads either.
I thought that the clubs ran their own sites, but if they were all handled independently surely some of them would be updated correctly.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Dimi as AM
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsdimi261017.mp4

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5015267/dimi-the-jets-middle-man/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NCC major sponsor of Jets W-League side
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5015924/women-secure-major-sponsorship-deal/?cs=306

[ForeverRed]

Token jester from jets after council coffed up coin for van egmnd

[MFKS]

NCC major sponsor of Jets W-League side
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5015924/women-secure-major-sponsorship-deal/?cs=306

Being that I two blocks from living in NCC it don't affect me (yeah lucky to live in LMC)

But exactly why the **** are the people in NCC putting up with a council sponsoring sporting teams ??

Doesn't exactly seem to be anywhere on their list of responsibilities and coughing up rate payers money for this seems a ****ing exorbitant no no

[fozphantom]

Being that I two blocks from living in NCC it don't affect me (yeah lucky to live in LMC)

But exactly why the **** are the people in NCC putting up with a council sponsoring sporting teams ??

Doesn't exactly seem to be anywhere on their list of responsibilities and coughing up rate payers money for this seems a ****ing exorbitant no no

Ditto for StupidCars

[GazFish35]

Being that I two blocks from living in NCC it don't affect me (yeah lucky to live in LMC)

But exactly why the **** are the people in NCC putting up with a council sponsoring sporting teams ??

Doesn't exactly seem to be anywhere on their list of responsibilities and coughing up rate payers money for this seems a ****ing exorbitant no no


perhaps they see 20K as a pretty good investment to boost the profile of the city and encourage tourism, demonstrate their value of active healthy lifestyles and see potential in an economic return and a boost to public engagement in physical activity

[Alton]

perhaps they see 20K as a pretty good investment to boost the profile of the city and encourage tourism, demonstrate their value of active healthy lifestyles and see potential in an economic return and a boost to public engagement in physical activity

Settle down posters, it will be "in kind" donation of hiring costs for NCC owned facility.

[Premy]

https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/second-division-in-australia-set-for-2019-476333

Thoughts on a second division?

[Retro Jet]

https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/second-division-in-australia-set-for-2019-476333

Thoughts on a second division?

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/10/27/second-division-plans-not-realistic-ffa-insist

The AAFC also wants the winner of 'The Championship' to be granted a place in the AFC Champions League.

:rof:

[MFKS]

https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/second-division-in-australia-set-for-2019-476333

Thoughts on a second division?

Until they get the numbers up in the HAL why ****ing bother??

Expand to 12 then 14 then 16 etc

Until you around 20 clubs already then what the point of a second division??

So we can have two 10 team leagues playing each other too many times etc??

[Bremsstrahlung]

In other news, Ljubo back to newy!
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5017473/ljubo-back-to-boost-blues-after-dark-days/?cs=306

[hawk]

NCC major sponsor of Jets W-League side
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5015924/women-secure-major-sponsorship-deal/?cs=306

That's ass.

I'd be the same if they did that for any team. Obviously going for the feel good vote for the leftards, and this is the popular flavour right now.

Why not youth off the streets campaign, or homeless, subsidise kids rego. way more productive.

[turbojetfireV8]

NTS
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5017209/a-league-topor-stanley-expects-little-change-at-old-club-wanderers/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN A-League Show
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleagueshow251017.mp4

[Couscous]

Token jester from jets after council coffed up coin for van egmnd

I don't understand what you're implying. Is it not a good thing that the Jets can now pay Emily to play?

[380]

I don't care how. One could argue she is the worlds best number 10 of the women's game and we are fortunate to have her here. Sorry Cous but she will always be remembered as the smartest footballer in the family.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald Half-Time (can't find this on the Herald's website, have to link the FB page)

https://www.facebook.com/newcastleherald/videos/1492659787447707/

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/toporstanley281017.mp4

[Retro Jet]

Herald Half-Time (can't find this on the Herald's website, have to link the FB page)

https://www.facebook.com/newcastleherald/videos/1492659787447707/

Volume: turn it down for Jim, up for Lowey.
lol - showing off PANPA awards in the background.

[ForeverRed]

I don't understand what you're implying. Is it not a good thing that the Jets can now pay Emily to play?
Yes it is great, but for a council to support a privately owned business sets precendence

[belchardo]

Yes it is great, but for a council to support a privately owned business sets precendence

shit man, councils quite frequently do this either directly or indirectly (waived contributions, decreased parking requirements etc etc)

[MFKS]

shit man, councils quite frequently do this either directly or indirectly (waived contributions, decreased parking requirements etc etc)

I still don't see exactly how it is in the council's domain
Hey take the money and run but I would rather they go spend the money on grassroots facilities for our code than give the Jets this sponsorship

McKinna be better off trying to be getting the cash out of umpteen million private businesses out there than stealing cash from grassroots

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald wrap-up
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5019655/dimi-strikes-to-secure-gritty-draw-for-jets/?cs=306

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5019572/newcastle-jets-start-w-league-season-with-2-1-win-over-western-sydney/?cs=4783

[belchardo]

I still don't see exactly how it is in the council's domain
Hey take the money and run but I would rather they go spend the money on grassroots facilities for our code than give the Jets this sponsorship

McKinna be better off trying to be getting the cash out of umpteen million private businesses out there than stealing cash from grassroots

i don't disagree. at all levels if government. why give $1.6 billion to three stadiums (or whatever the sydney stadium upgrades costs) used by commercial businesses when you could distribute that money across the state and create a massive boost to grassroot sports in all codes? but hey, they get in to office and they only have to answer to the public every 4 years.

[MFKS]

i don't disagree. at all levels if government. why give $1.6 billion to three stadiums (or whatever the sydney stadium upgrades costs) used by commercial businesses when you could distribute that money across the state and create a massive boost to grassroot sports in all codes? but hey, they get in to office and they only have to answer to the public every 4 years.

The stadiums are a different issue

SFS is in need of demolishing apparently??

It concrete and steel and built in 1988

So it 29 years old

How the **** is it falling apart??


Parramatta Stadium was built in 1986. So it only 31 years old
Yeah it probably a little too small ideally but there was **** all need to level it

The Olympic Stadium was built in 1999 and then had a redevelopment in 2003

The only reason they looking at rebuilding it is they really ****ed it up the first time

3 needless stadium rebuilds when they could have built a new ground somewhere for less cash and all to butter up for elections

[hawk]

Local councils have no business in supporting individual sporting teams. Residents pay these assholes to run the city not back populist issues which is what it really is.

If some private investment comes along and puts in 10 mill and buys a dream team go for it.

[Retro Jet]

:tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue:
Local councils have no business in supporting individual sporting teams. Residents pay these assholes to run the city not back populist issues which is what it really is.

If some private investment comes along and puts in 10 mill and buys a dream team go for it.

Yeah...wot he said. They should be pumping more $$'s into ...into....Libraries :rof:

Oh, hang on....

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Merrick's post-game presser
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5019484/jets-prove-point-but-merrick-wants-more/?cs=4783

[hawk]

:tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue:

Yeah...wot he said. They should be pumping more $$'s into ...into....Libraries :rof:

Oh, hang on....
:rof:
Hydroponic books. They get borrowed 24/7 (whats wrong wit Utube ill never know. Cops follow those guys straight home.

Drove around the race track other day. Those super cars will be shite driving behind Newy drivers. "Do not enter my space bubble or ill cut ya orf mate" :gent:

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5022924/the-lowedown-sundays-draw-not-a-bad-result-for-the-jets/?cs=306

[belchardo]

the slow motion train wreck continues on...

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/oct/31/blow-for-ffas-steven-lowy-after-kingmaker-sides-with-clubs

[Premy]

FFA postpone tomorrows EGM for a month, 3 days before FIFA step in.
https://www.ffa.com.au/news/ffa-congress-extraordinary-general-meeting

Things are certainly getting interesting to say the least.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN photo gallery from Sunday
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/10/30/a-league-jets-v-wanderers-photo-gallery/
Dan G out with slight hammy tear
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmerrick311017.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Dan G
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5024725/enforcer-in-doubt-as-jets-depth-faces-test/?cs=305
Nabbout on goals
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5024686/aiming-up-patient-nabbout-confident-goals-will-flow/?cs=305

[turbojetfireV8]

A bit optimistic? Newy fans never get to the ground early...
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5024695/mckinna-sets-sights-on-league-record/?cs=306

[Roundball Enthusiast]

So WSW get Gombau, but we couldn't? Small club things, I guess..

[The Dunster]

So WSW get Gombau, but we couldn't? Small club things, I guess..

He may not have been an option for the Jets when they were looking.

[leftrightout]

So WSW get Gombau, but we couldn't? Small club things, I guess..

Interesting... Anges Assistant jumping off a sinking ship?

I think he will do well with them... unfortunately!

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN on the Hofmeister:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetshoffman011117.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowe's FB Q&A
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5025748/lowedown-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=4782

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Hoff
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5028347/recalled-jets-defender-embraces-favourite-tag/?cs=306

[380]

Herald on Hoff
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5028347/recalled-jets-defender-embraces-favourite-tag/?cs=306

10yrs and counting and still can't deliver a final pass. But he is going to work on it.

[WolfMan]

10yrs and counting and still can't deliver a final pass. But he is going to work on it.

You mean, like the final pass that led to O’Donovan’s initial shot on the weekend, that was eventually finished by Dimi?

[lil_masi]

You mean, like the final pass that led to O’Donovan’s initial shot on the weekend, that was eventually finished by Dimi?

Need consistent final passes from him, not 1 every 15 games

[380]

You mean, like the final pass that led to O’Donovan’s initial shot on the weekend, that was eventually finished by Dimi?

I stand corrected one decent delivery in 10yrs of A League football. Bloke is not good enough. 2 clubs at this level, one a local club with bugger all funds and a start up club in Heart desperate to fill spots.

[MFKS]

You mean, like the final pass that led to O’Donovan’s initial shot on the weekend, that was eventually finished by Dimi?

Or maybe the one where he got in the clear late on down his flank

Blokes in the box in space

Ample time to pick one out to finish it and give us the 3 points

And he delivered the cross 10 yards over their heads and ****ed up the chance??

[Jetmaster]

Hoff is all Newy, a Championship winner and hates Gypos.

Get off his case.

[The Dunster]

After 159 A-League appearances I think it's safe to say that Hoffman is good enough to play at this level.

[StannyCFCJET]

Hoff is all Newy, a Championship winner and hates Gypos.

Get off his case.

Love this!

[MFKS]

After 159 A-League appearances I think it's safe to say that Hoffman is good enough to play at this level.

Matt Simon has made 200 appearances in the HAL

Doesn't mean he is any good

[380]

With the exception of injuries Hoffs real place in this team is now known.

[380]

Hoff is all Newy, a Championship winner and hates Gypos.

Get off his case.

Just giving Brown a day off.

[WolfMan]

Let’s compare apples with apples, instead of going off our memories, however accurate/jaded

14871488

Georgievski is da best, yeh? And Hoffman is da wurst, no doubt.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Roy
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5031685/jets-striker-roy-odonovan-earns-peers-recognition/?cs=12

[belchardo]

Let’s compare apples with apples, instead of going off our memories, however accurate/jaded

14871488

Georgievski is da best, yeh? And Hoffman is da wurst, no doubt.

hoffs sample size isn't very big...

[WolfMan]

hoffs sample size isn't very big...

I couldn’t directly compare (on the same screen) anything prior to the current season.

Hope you find the following useful -

1489149014911492

To clarify, I’m not saying Hoffman is better than Georgievski. I am saying that the difference between them isn’t as wide as most might think.

[belchardo]

just want to be clear, i wasn't having a shot wolfman. just pointing out the dangers of small sample sizes.

i'm surprised by the stats, cause i was definitely thinking georgevski was far better than the hoff. when he hit the cross on the weekend my first though was "merrick really is a miracle worker, hoff hit that one all right!" :rof:

[plague]

Hoff is a legend anyone bagging him go **** yourselves bloke is Newy and loves Griff.

[plague]

Matt Simon has made 200 appearances in the HAL


Matt Simon is the weekly recipient of a 'make a wish' foundation prize.

hes the poster boy that blokes with retardations can do anything.

and by anything i mean be a complete ****.

**** the make a wish foundation.


surprise surprise though Member sticking up for yet another gypo.

[The Dunster]

I don't like to be a grammar Nazi but the correct spelling is:

Maaaaaaat Siiiiiiiiiiiimon

[Premy]

I don't like to be a grammar Nazi but the correct spelling is:

KHUNT
Fixed

[MFKS]

Matt Simon is the weekly recipient of a 'make a wish' foundation prize.

hes the poster boy that blokes with retardations can do anything.

and by anything i mean be a complete ****.

**** the make a wish foundation.


surprise surprise though Member sticking up for yet another gypo.
When I was a kid I had my prize picked out if I came down with something and was going to die and I got the charity group giving me a last wish

I wonder how I would have gone with a bender weekend with lap dancers hookers coke and booze??

[plague]

I wonder how I would have gone with a bender weekend with lap dancers hookers coke and booze??

Come hang with your boy Plague some time and find out.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Champness to start
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsboogaard031117.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald puts in early Christmas wish for clean sheet
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5033532/jets-zero-in-on-overdue-clean-sheet/?cs=305

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald Halftime
https://www.facebook.com/newcastleherald/videos/1497495180297501/

[turbojetfireV8]

Roy :wub:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5034579/odonovan-stars-again-as-jets-beat-phoenix-3-0/?cs=305

And we downed Shitney as well, couldn't ask for much more really :D :
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5034570/jets-down-sydney-to-continue-flying-start-to-w-league-season/?cs=5951

[StannyCFCJET]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/w-league/adriana-jones-shootout-feature-adelaide-united-wleague-star-on-her-battle-with-anorexia/news-story/15d005c742ab04e388e59c9401cd5de3?nk=b7830e53f97f54 78a70086f16a6fb375-1509862953

Story on Mark Jones and his daughter

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsfolo051117.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5035242/12-photos-capture-the-jets-rampage-into-the-2017-season/?cs=2439
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5037724/boogaard-set-to-join-200-club/?cs=2439
Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5038488/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN - Bert says no Burns
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie071117.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5040127/merrick-backs-a-winner-with-odonovan/?cs=4782

[The Dunster]

I'd rather Dimi than Burns. Dimi is still improving, more versatile, and has a killer shot on him as well.

[StannyCFCJET]

I'd rather Dimi than Burns. Dimi is still improving, more versatile, and has a killer shot on him as well.

We just need away for Brown to not play anymore games

[plague]

I'd rather Dimi than Burns. Dimi is still improving, more versatile, and has a killer shot on him as well.

actually one underrated thing id not given enough credit to Petratos for are his runs off the ball. so many times this year he has created space for strikers by making the extra run when most times hed have to know hes not getting the ball. thats a pretty good teammate to have.

never noticed 'if' he did it for Brisbane but he looks a way better player for us. again though, it could be me totally underrating him. which im more than happy to put my hand up and admit to.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Champness
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswrap081117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5044258/rookie-joe-champness-puts-his-best-foot-forward-for-the-jets/?cs=12

[StannyCFCJET]

NBN Champness
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswrap081117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5044258/rookie-joe-champness-puts-his-best-foot-forward-for-the-jets/?cs=12

Awesome stuff posting all these stuff Turbo. I always forget to keep an eye out for Herald stuff

[MFKS]

Awesome stuff posting all these stuff Turbo. I always forget to keep an eye out for Herald stuff

Saves the click bait shit they have on their site these days

****ing horror it is that site loading at times

This just cuts out the shit and I don't even need to visit the Herald

[Couscous]

This just cuts out the shit and I don't even need to visit the Herald

No it doesn't. And anyway, you should support local journalism or it won't exist. Even Bob Dillon deserves a job.

[MFKS]

No it doesn't. And anyway, you should support local journalism or it won't exist. Even Bob Dillon deserves a job.

If he wrote some good shit he be deserving of a job.

Hasn't wrote any decent stuff in years so jury is out on that one

[380]

No it doesn't. And anyway, you should support local journalism or it won't exist. Even Bob Dillon deserves a job.


True. but like the member said more often than not waiting for the Herald website to load can be as painful as root canal therapy minus the local.

[leftrightout]

Merrick talking up the signing of Roy which is interesting because Roy signed before Ernie, didn't he?

Regardless, two of the best we have had here in a long time!

[Mark325]

Merrick talking up the signing of Roy which is interesting because Roy signed before Ernie, didn't he?

Regardless, two of the best we have had here in a long time!

I think he technically got signed after jones got sacked, but before merrick got signed. Realistically it was more Jones signing then merricks

[Wilso8948]

Merrick talking up the signing of Roy which is interesting because Roy signed before Ernie, didn't he?

Regardless, two of the best we have had here in a long time!

He gives credit to Mckinna in the article. Also pours cold water on signing Burns.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Boogs @ 200
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/boogard200091117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5045814/boogaard-riding-the-high/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5042419/lowedown-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=4782

[leftrightout]

NBN Boogs @ 200
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/boogard200091117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5045814/boogaard-riding-the-high/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5042419/lowedown-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=4782

Lowe is just painful with his Jones support isn't he!
Every compliment he gives Merrick seems to be backhanded.

[Jeterpool]

Lowe is just painful with his Jones support isn't he!
Every compliment he gives Merrick seems to be backhanded.

Much like when Miller was dismissed and people were making similar comparisons with Jones (i.e. How would Miller have HIS team performing?), the fans making these points need to move on.

The difference here, for mine, is Merrick has had some instant success so the focus has been on how the team are performing and Merrick is experience, not a rookie like Stubbins, Miller and Jones. Last season we had a dip before the strong middle part of the season so the challenges over Jones' appointment when compared to Miller was a more relevant discussion. Additionally, Miller was popular and had started to take us ahead from where Stubbins left us - Jones had taken us back to the wooden spoon.

[pv4]

What interests me greatly if we allow ourselves to forget squad additions etc is what each coach got out of the existing squad that is directly comparable.

Under Merrick, I see Kanta & Vujica in particular as reaching way bigger heights than they did under Jones. Particularly Vujica - and Merrick has spoken publicly about how he viewed his previous performances as opposed to what he wanted output-wise from him. It feels like Merrick has coached Vujica into a more suitable style and mentality for our system, and so far he has been thriving from it.

Inversely under Jones we had a fair amount of reliance at times on Jackson, Johnny K, Cowburn & to an extent Clut and none of those three currently look barely on the radar of replicating their previous form either due to not being given enough chance or not good enough for our setup now. And definitely Clut but also to an extent Johnny K look almost ostracised by Merrick. Let's not forget Jackson, Cowburn & Clut were all part of Gombau's Olyroos too.

So that makes me wonder in Lowey's fantasy land where Jones gets the same squad additions that Merrick has gotten, how differently those half a dozen above mentioned squad players would and wouldn't be used.

[plague]

Bigger issue is 2 of those coaches played conservative (defensive) football, the other is way more flamboyant.

Signings or no signings Merrick ‘style’ is much more fan friendly and would be coaching it no matter who was wearing the shirt.

Also Miller kept publicly throwing his players under the bus. That’s just a terrible way to coach. I don’t wanna see or hear any of that shit.

[Wilso8948]

Bigger issue is 2 of those coaches played conservative (defensive) football, the other is way more flamboyant.

Signings or no signings Merrick ‘style’ is much more fan friendly and would be coaching it no matter who was wearing the shirt.

Also Miller kept publicly throwing his players under the bus. That’s just a terrible way to coach. I don’t wanna see or hear any of that shit.

To Miller's defence the players didn't TECHNICALLY have the right MENTALITY to perform TACHTICALLY on the pitch.

[Jeterpool]

What interests me greatly if we allow ourselves to forget squad additions etc is what each coach got out of the existing squad that is directly comparable.

Under Merrick, I see Kanta & Vujica in particular as reaching way bigger heights than they did under Jones. Particularly Vujica - and Merrick has spoken publicly about how he viewed his previous performances as opposed to what he wanted output-wise from him. It feels like Merrick has coached Vujica into a more suitable style and mentality for our system, and so far he has been thriving from it.

Inversely under Jones we had a fair amount of reliance at times on Jackson, Johnny K, Cowburn & to an extent Clut and none of those three currently look barely on the radar of replicating their previous form either due to not being given enough chance or not good enough for our setup now. And definitely Clut but also to an extent Johnny K look almost ostracised by Merrick. Let's not forget Jackson, Cowburn & Clut were all part of Gombau's Olyroos too.

So that makes me wonder in Lowey's fantasy land where Jones gets the same squad additions that Merrick has gotten, how differently those half a dozen above mentioned squad players would and wouldn't be used.


Bigger issue is 2 of those coaches played conservative (defensive) football, the other is way more flamboyant.

Signings or no signings Merrick ‘style’ is much more fan friendly and would be coaching it no matter who was wearing the shirt.

Also Miller kept publicly throwing his players under the bus. That’s just a terrible way to coach. I don’t wanna see or hear any of that shit.

Interesting posts. I think you raise some valid points.

[Jeterpool]

To Miller's defence the players didn't TECHNICALLY have the right MENTALITY to perform TACHTICALLY on the pitch.

Drink

[halo se7en]

What interests me greatly if we allow ourselves to forget squad additions etc is what each coach got out of the existing squad that is directly comparable.

Under Merrick, I see Kanta & Vujica in particular as reaching way bigger heights than they did under Jones. Particularly Vujica - and Merrick has spoken publicly about how he viewed his previous performances as opposed to what he wanted output-wise from him. It feels like Merrick has coached Vujica into a more suitable style and mentality for our system, and so far he has been thriving from it.

Inversely under Jones we had a fair amount of reliance at times on Jackson, Johnny K, Cowburn & to an extent Clut and none of those three currently look barely on the radar of replicating their previous form either due to not being given enough chance or not good enough for our setup now. And definitely Clut but also to an extent Johnny K look almost ostracised by Merrick. Let's not forget Jackson, Cowburn & Clut were all part of Gombau's Olyroos too.

So that makes me wonder in Lowey's fantasy land where Jones gets the same squad additions that Merrick has gotten, how differently those half a dozen above mentioned squad players would and wouldn't be used.

I keep forgetting Johnny K is still in the squad.

[MFKS]

To Miller's defence the players didn't TECHNICALLY have the right MENTALITY to perform TACHTICALLY on the pitch.

I think we had the 7 man defensive midfielder approach of parking the bus under control under Millertime

We sure utilised it enough

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Roy story
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsroy101117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5048144/roy-keeping-mind-on-the-job-in-golden-run/?cs=305

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald Half-Time on FB
https://www.facebook.com/newcastleherald/videos/1504746482905704/

[turbojetfireV8]

Not news but gee I'd like to pinch one:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=954453654693739&set=gm.1741782422513254&type=3&theater
We should petition Nuatali for replica cinnamon and emerald City of Newcastle flags with the crest to sell at MJ Stadium home matches.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsadelaidefolo121117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5050318/jets-can-challenge-for-silverware-merrick/?cs=305
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5050253/unbeaten-jets-set-up-sydney-blockbuster/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald (suddenly Dillon wants to write about the Jets now)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5053652/newcastle-jets-primed-to-prove-they-are-the-real-deal/?cs=12
Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5053719/david-lowe-jets-off-to-a-dream-start/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Vargas
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsvargas141117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5055665/vargas-driven-to-rejoin-jets-top-season/?cs=12

[plague]

firstly as always cheers to Turbo for posting these articles.



but



can someone explain to me what exactly we are reading from 'Lowey'?
He basically just gives the same hackneyed point form rundown from the weekend, except by the time its 'news', the cliched drivel has already been spouted out on TV, in print and online for days.

where in these columns is he offering any sort of original thinking?

here are his revelations:
- No one thought the Jets would be this good.
- Merrick has an attacking philosophy
- Sydney will be a difficult game


ok cheers Captain Obvious.

although congrats to the bloke on getting paid to run this racket. ill never knock a bloke for getting that cash.

[hawk]

can someone explain to me what exactly we are reading from 'Lowey'?
He basically just gives the same hackneyed point form rundown from the weekend, except by the time its 'news', the cliched drivel has already been spouted out on TV, in print and online for days.

where in these columns is he offering any sort of original thinking?

Hmmm, really saying why do we have journalism degrees or even journos at all when anyone anytime can put a known piece together 24/7 online.

...rip employment

[turbojetfireV8]

Dan the man wants a crack at Shitney
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5056755/georgievski-puts-hand-up-for-newcastle/?cs=3398

[plague]

Hmmm, really saying why do we have journalism degrees or even journos at all when anyone anytime can put a known piece together 24/7 online.

...rip employment

Oh look man all the fancy certificates in the world doesn’t guarantee you original thought.

Plenty of pundits out there with no journo background but plenty of interesting info.

The AFL media is great at this, especially ex-coaches. I think I learn something new every time I hear them speak.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Kanta
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetskanta151117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5059314/kanta-up-for-challenge-of-sky-blues-hoodoo/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN round 7 preview
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleagueshow161117.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN JD
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsduncan171117.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5063624/jack-ready-to-get-out-of-comfort-zone/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald Half-Time off FB
https://www.facebook.com/newcastleherald/videos/1512057918841227/

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN - Bert not happy with effort
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsreturn201117.mp4

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5065480/newcastle-hoping-to-rush-odonovan-back/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN missing audio again, said Roy could be 3-4 weeks with grade one groin tear
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsnabbout211117.mp4

Gist - Nabbout up front for Roy, Moss in for JD

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5069237/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Martin drops in
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetslee221117.mp4

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5075118/jets-primed-to-bounce-back/?cs=12

[belchardo]

herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5077985/jets-back-on-top-of-the-a-league-after-thrashing-melbourne-victory-4-1/?cs=306

[plague]

after last night now just sitting here watching the racecars im feeling so ****ing proud of this city right now (i always love this city).

hail Griff for making it all happen.

[Wilso8948]

after last night now just sitting here watching the racecars im feeling so ****ing proud of this city right now (i always love this city).

hail Griff for making it all happen.
**** imagine when the knights win the origin.

[MFKS]

**** imagine when the knights win the origin.

Or more accurately when the Knights start winning games

[cobra23]

Or more accurately when the Knights start winning games

They will next year, Griff just signed a 2 year deal to play half back

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Bert's happy
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsbeatvictory241117.mp4
Photo gallery
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/11/24/dominate-newcastle-jets-topple-victory-picture-special/
A League Show
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleagueshow231117.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Has Ned been reading the forum? :whistling:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5078922/jet-propelled-zelic-tips-national-call-up-for-dimi/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN on Nabbout signing on for two more:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsnabbout271117.mp4

LoweDown:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5084560/the-lowedown-with-david-lowe/?cs=12

[belchardo]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-27/roars-papadopoulos-to-be-punished-for-spitting/9198518

papadopoulos sent straight to the tribunal. minimum 6 weeks apparently.

matt simon also got the normal week.

should have been the other way around...

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Nabbout's extension:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5084381/nabbout-eyes-success-after-extending-stay/?cs=2439

[Couscous]

Nabbout's my fave. Like me, he saw the light and moved on from Victory (actually, he was booted, but whatever).

What's he do in Newy? Besides Golfgoal?

[Jeterpool]

Nabbout's my fave. Like me, he saw the light and moved on from Victory (actually, he was booted, but whatever).

What's he do in Newy? Besides Golfgoal?

Fish. He said he enjoyed it in a chat with Mitchell Hughes.

[Wilso8948]

He also plays football for the Jets.

[Grimario]

He's also a keen disc golfer. Grew up playing regularly on the course down in Melbourne and finding out there were 3 courses in the Newcastle/scum coast area were one of the main reasons he chose us.

[StannyCFCJET]

Nabbout's my fave. Like me, he saw the light and moved on from Victory (actually, he was booted, but whatever).

What's he do in Newy? Besides Golfgoal?

He fishes alot. Was on the herald story a few weeks ago

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN injury news
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie281117.mp4

[belchardo]

<strong>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptPw2fPWiBU

oh for ****s sake.

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/28/a-league-invites-ridicule-with-star-wars-round-promotion

:slap:

[plague]

<strong>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptPw2fPWiBU

oh for ****s sake.


wait?
do people not get how big a vote of confidence this is in the A-League.

i say good on them.

smart idea.

[plague]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/nov/28/a-league-invites-ridicule-with-star-wars-round-promotion

:slap:

oh here they come. the true guardians of our game. how dare someone try something different.

these assholes prob still want the Cro's and Serbs to go at it during oranges just like the good old days.

wankers, the lot of them.






and to be clear i wasnt including Belchardo in that group just for posting the story. hes good people

[The Dunster]

wait?
do people not get how big a vote of confidence this is in the A-League.

i say good on them.

smart idea.

Agreed. It's a good bit of marketing to link your product with the Star Wars brand.

[turbojetfireV8]

More Terminator than Star Wars
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5084573/topor-stanley-taking-newcastle-to-the-a-league-promised-land/?cs=2439

[Jeterpool]

If they design a ball like that I see Furns lining up at Rebel Sport first thing.

[hawk]

lol dude, var var binks

[MFKS]

oh here they come. the true guardians of our game. how dare someone try something different.

these assholes prob still want the Cro's and Serbs to go at it during oranges just like the good old days.

wankers, the lot of them.






and to be clear i wasnt including Belchardo in that group just for posting the story. hes good people

How ****ing cringeworthy can you get ??

Hadn't seen anything this lame since NRL had that Marvel comics tie in BS and the team's wore Marvel inspired kits

These dumb **** wankers on 6 figure salary with their marketing degree??

Is this the best they can offer??

Stop selling shit for the sake of it

[Retro Jet]

Squires is going to have a Star Wars field day...again.
Busier football week than last week. Thursday's edition should be good.

[WolfMan]

Won't be buying any merchandise, but that little video was the best promotion A-League has (co)-produced this season.

I know that's not saying much, but I enjoyed it nonetheless

[Jetmaster]

Griffo's Penis to be pulled down.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5077958/queens-wharf-tower-to-be-demolished-next-year/?cs=305

:sigh:

[MFKS]

Griffo's Penis to be pulled down.

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5077958/queens-wharf-tower-to-be-demolished-next-year/?cs=305

:sigh:

Whatever happened to the Griff the Redeemer statue we were pushing for??

[Jetmaster]

Whatever happened to the Griff the Redeemer statue we were pushing for??

It got done but somebody made a slight mistake...

1509

[Bon]

It got done but somebody made a slight mistake...

1509

:lulzturtle:

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsboogaard291117.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Timmy alert...
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5090532/jets-on-high-alert-as-timmy-comes-to-town/?cs=3398

[MonkeyKplunk]

Whatever happened to the Griff the Redeemer statue we were pushing for??

That's what they're replacing the penis with

[MFKS]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/amp.abc.net.au/article/9212074

Good to see the ****wits state feds and the club's playing politics to hijack the game again in this country

****ing retards

[turbojetfireV8]

Lawrie's battle cry to the plastics:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5092012/jets-banking-on-fanpower/?cs=12

[Jetmaster]

Lawrie's battle cry to the plastics:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5092012/jets-banking-on-fanpower/?cs=12

The rain will kill any plastic interest with the game on FTA.

[hawk]

https://www.google.com.au/amp/amp.abc.net.au/article/9212074

Good to see the ****wits state feds and the club's playing politics to hijack the game again in this country

****ing retards

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/fifa-set-to-intervene-in-australian-football-after-ffa-loses-crucial-vote-at-agm-20171130-gzw42e.html

so we could be shafted from the cup?

[plague]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/fifa-set-to-intervene-in-australian-football-after-ffa-loses-crucial-vote-at-agm-20171130-gzw42e.html

so we could be shafted from the cup?


hahahahaha all the money in Oz sockah voting one way, the nepotism poster child voting another.

wonder which way FIFA will go?????????

[plague]

we are now only 5 points off last place.

so much for the great start to the season.

disc-race.

[Retro Jet]

we are now only 5 points off last place.

so much for the great start to the season.

disc-race.

Just goes to show what an exciting and even comp the FFA have created!








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[hawk]

we are now only 5 points off last place.

so much for the great start to the season.

disc-race.

so lets fall back on the last positive. We're playing much better ay. season complete

[MFKS]

I thought he was just informing us the gap between us and the team on the Gypo Coast

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN rehashing Fox
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswrap041217.mp4

http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetslosecity031217.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5099160/jets-about-to-move-on-vargas-replacement/?cs=4783

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5096486/merrick-wont-rush-back-wounded-stars/?cs=2439

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5099910/the-lowedown-jets-still-looking-good/?cs=4783

[plague]

I thought he was just informing us the gap between us and the team on the Gypo Coast

There are 2 teams in the comp.

Us, currently in first.

and the poor people, who are last.

The Member gets it.

[Wilso8948]

Good to see the club moving on Jan signings. Getting them here in December apparently. My confusion comes with us waiting until Jan so that we can sign contracted players, how then can the player be training with us in Dec if they aren't a free agent?

[Tommyjet]

Good to see the club moving on Jan signings. Getting them here in December apparently. My confusion comes with us waiting until Jan so that we can sign contracted players, how then can the player be training with us in Dec if they aren't a free agent?

Only reason I can think of is that the player was contracted through the last window but has since been released or season finished ie MLS. Therefore they can't be signed until January

[MFKS]

Good to see the club moving on Jan signings. Getting them here in December apparently. My confusion comes with us waiting until Jan so that we can sign contracted players, how then can the player be training with us in Dec if they aren't a free agent?

For arguments sake

Let's just say they were playing in China USA Japan etc

Places whose club football don't follow the Euro Calender etc

These leagues are either finished or finishing up

Some of them may still technically under contract to say Jan 1st but not staying at their current club after that

So they might be able to get an agreement in place where they get permission to train here before Jan 1 etc

[Wilso8948]

For arguments sake

Let's just say they were playing in China USA Japan etc

Places whose club football don't follow the Euro Calender etc

These leagues are either finished or finishing up

Some of them may still technically under contract to say Jan 1st but not staying at their current club after that

So they might be able to get an agreement in place where they get permission to train here before Jan 1 etc

Was thinking this too. Only thing that concerns me is that such player would mean they are being 'let go'. However I guess it would be a similar situation to Vargas and they may be chasing a new challenge.

[halo se7en]

Was thinking this too. Only thing that concerns me is that such player would mean they are being 'let go'. However I guess it would be a similar situation to Vargas and they may be chasing a new challenge.

99% of players we sign have probably been 'let go' from other clubs. I can't imagine us outbidding other teams often, or offering something good enough for a player to jump ship from a team that still wants them. The only recent example seems to be Roy - that hardly counts, who wouldn't jump at the chance to leave the scum?

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie051217.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald version:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5102143/jets-await-clearance-on-duo-for-trip-west/?cs=2439

[pv4]

Herald version:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5102143/jets-await-clearance-on-duo-for-trip-west/?cs=2439

Check out what they named Roy:


O’Donodidivan, the competition’s equal leading goal-scorer with seven, has sat out three games with a groin injury.

I for one welcome O'Donodidivan back to the squad.

[Wilso8948]

Check out what they named Roy:



I for one welcome O'Donodidivan back to the squad.

Poor old Ivan.. always getting did

[StannyCFCJET]

Cahil is gooonnnneeeee. No more marquee wage and its bye bye Citeh. Woops I meant $ahill

[Jetmaster]

Obviously the secret player leaving his club early to train with the Jets in December...

[The Dunster]

Cahil is gooonnnneeeee. No more marquee wage and its bye bye Citeh. Woops I meant $ahill

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/teams/melbourne-city/tim-cahill-melbourne-city-exit-socceroos-hero-leaves-aleague-club-world-cup-implications/news-story/08863c509d0da2ad209875905cf1f958

For the right price I'd be happy to take him as cover for Vargas.

[StannyCFCJET]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/teams/melbourne-city/tim-cahill-melbourne-city-exit-socceroos-hero-leaves-aleague-club-world-cup-implications/news-story/08863c509d0da2ad209875905cf1f958

For the right price I'd be happy to take him as cover for Vargas.

He plays as a striker and doesnt suit our high tempo game plan at all. You can't play balls in behind for Cahill

[380]

Obviously the secret player leaving his club early to train with the Jets in December...

Lets hope not.

[Jeterpool]

Cahill leaving, as well as Brandan. That means McCormack will be able to be retained, yeah?

I could see Tim at WSW. He'd link with a former Socceroos Assistant, who has could have an issue with the main striker at the club. The relationship between Gombau and Riera appears a bit frosty at the moment.

Tom Smithies interestingly posted the UAE transfer window opens next week.

[MFKS]

He plays as a striker and doesnt suit our high tempo game plan at all. You can't play balls in behind for Cahill

Yet ****s insist we keep picking him for Socceroos

FMD

[pv4]

Cahill leaving, as well as Brandan. That means McCormack will be able to be retained, yeah?

Cahill was not a marquee at City this year.

City's two marquees are: Bruno Fornaroli (with McCormack as injury replacement), and Mardin Budzinski (the number 27 from the weekend that didn't do much).

So McCormack staying still relies on Forn + Budz.. Cahill leaving changes nothing.

Cahill frontloaded his contract to the enth degree so was marquee last year but salary cap player this year. Which it's hard not to be skeptical and judge his leaving now a little bit more. He has a hell of an agent.

[MFKS]

Cahill was not a marquee at City this year.

City's two marquees are: Bruno Fornaroli (with McCormack as injury replacement), and Mardin Budzinski (the number 27 from the weekend that didn't do much).

So McCormack staying still relies on Forn + Budz.. Cahill leaving changes nothing.

Cahill frontloaded his contract to the enth degree so was marquee last year but salary cap player this year. Which it's hard not to be skeptical and judge his leaving now a little bit more. He has a hell of an agent.

Don't forget they got the Salary Cap changed to allow an extra marquee thanks to him

Going to benefit the Sydney and Melbourne clubs now long after he gone

Rort from first minute he was here

[StannyCFCJET]

Don't forget they got the Salary Cap changed to allow an extra marquee thanks to him

Going to benefit the Sydney and Melbourne clubs now long after he gone

Rort from first minute he was here

That extra Marquee rule is gone. FFA removmed the new guest player rule as soon as Cahill became under the cap

[MFKS]

That extra Marquee rule is gone. FFA removmed the new guest player rule as soon as Cahill became under the cap

So Victree have Troisi Berisha Milligan etc and one is under the cap??

Smurfs have Bobo Ninkovic and that Pole and 2 are under the cap??

[StannyCFCJET]

So Victree have Troisi Berisha Milligan etc and one is under the cap??

Smurfs have Bobo Ninkovic and that Pole and 2 are under the cap??

Yep

[lil_masi]

So Victree have Troisi Berisha Milligan etc and one is under the cap??

Smurfs have Bobo Ninkovic and that Pole and 2 are under the cap??

Yeah Pol is on about 500-600k under the cap

[The Dunster]

Question for the experts here. If a player signs for three years as a marquee. Do they need to be the marquee for the entire contract or just the first year ?

I'd hope it's for the entire duration of the contract, otherwise it's a rort of epic proportions.

[pv4]

Question for the experts here. If a player signs for three years as a marquee. Do they need to be the marquee for the entire contract or just the first year ?

I'd hope it's for the entire duration of the contract, otherwise it's a rort of epic proportions.

They can be front or back loaded.

Cahill's contract was 2 years + an option. First year marquee, second year (this current season) cap player, third i think coaching etc.

Hahmez Troisi, on the other end of the stick, has back loaded his current Victory contract so is cap player this year, marquee next.

Sydney FC once notably front loaded Nick Carle's contract, and he went on loan to somewhere west on a loan during it too.

Sydney's Polish player is under the cap. Which makes City's Polish marquee even more ridiculous to be marquee, when you compare their respective CV's.

Joe Champness, currently with us, recently signed a 3 year deal which sees him continue as a Scholarship Player for this season but become a regular cap player for the next two.

Perth Glory once realised with bonuses etc that they were projecting to accidentally go over the salary cap so instantly moved Thwaite & Marinkovic to marquee spots so they wouldn't rort the cap (which they eventually did anyway).

Clever agents all round.

[The Dunster]

They can be front or back loaded.

Cahill's contract was 2 years + an option. First year marquee, second year (this current season) cap player, third i think coaching etc.

Hahmez Troisi, on the other end of the stick, has back loaded his current Victory contract so is cap player this year, marquee next.

Sydney FC once notably front loaded Nick Carle's contract, and he went on loan to somewhere west on a loan during it too.

Sydney's Polish player is under the cap. Which makes City's Polish marquee even more ridiculous to be marquee, when you compare their respective CV's.

Joe Champness, currently with us, recently signed a 3 year deal which sees him continue as a Scholarship Player for this season but become a regular cap player for the next two.

Clever agents all round.

Thanks PV4 - it's a lot worse than I thought then.

It's not the agents that are clever it's the FFA enabling a system which benefits the clubs with the most money to innovate around the salary cap.

Much the same as the ATO does for the wealthiest citizens as opposed to everyone else come tax time.

[MFKS]

Thanks PV4 - it's a lot worse than I thought then.

It's not the agents that are clever it's the FFA enabling a system which benefits the clubs with the most money to innovate around the salary cap.

Much the same as the ATO does for the wealthiest citizens as opposed to everyone else come tax time.

But it been like that ever since FFA changed the rules to allow Smurfs to pilfer Weak Ankles and Disco Stu from us by introducing an Olyroo allowance so as they could fit them in without going over the cap

It just been more and more downhill since then with the Socceroos marquee then the 3rd Marquee just so Timmy could go to Heart etc

****ing joke

[pv4]

It's not the agents that are clever it's the FFA enabling a system which benefits the clubs with the most money to innovate around the salary cap.

The only creative money loophole I've ever disagreed with is when CCM had 3 marquee players in 07/08 when only 1 was allowed.

The rest though, I say fair play to clubs with enough money and in particular the right people pulling the strings (read: Anthony de Pietro, Tony Pignata, John Tsatsimas) to make this kind of shit happen.

Although it IS hard not to feel somewhat salty about Cahill & City. The FFA help subsidise a lot of marquee players, including Heskey for us (they subsidised part of ADP, Heskey & Ono's wages that season as they validated the spend as marketing for the league which tbf it was), but to make this "Marquee Fund" that was meant to be league-wide and only went to Cahill & City, and then basically restrict its use so only about a dozen blokes globally could qualify for it (read: genuine EPL star), for the other AL clubs it's a bit hard to be overly happy with how this has all gone down.

[StannyCFCJET]

The only creative money loophole I've ever disagreed with is when CCM had 3 marquee players in 07/08 when only 1 was allowed.

The rest though, I say fair play to clubs with enough money and in particular the right people pulling the strings (read: Anthony de Pietro, Tony Pignata, John Tsatsimas) to make this kind of shit happen.

Although it IS hard not to feel somewhat salty about Cahill & City. The FFA help subsidise a lot of marquee players, including Heskey for us (they subsidised part of ADP, Heskey & Ono's wages that season as they validated the spend as marketing for the league which tbf it was), but to make this "Marquee Fund" that was meant to be league-wise and only went to Cahill & City, and then basically restrict its use so only about a dozen blokes globally could qualify for it (read: genuine EPL star), for the other AL clubs it's a bit hard to be overly happy with how this has all gone down.

Who did the gypos have?

[pv4]

Who did the gypos have?

Their marquee player was Tony Vidmar.

They then signed John Aloisi and Alvin Ceccoli to wages that did not go towards the salary cap as they were signed as injury replacement players for like Matt Osman and someone else, and the rules then said an IRP could be paid anything and not go to the cap. The FFA even labelled it publicly a "creative loophole". After that the FFA restricted IRP to be on the same or less money than the injured player, plus they had to be the same or similar position to the injured player (which we somehow convinced the FFA that Nick Ward was a right back a few years ago).

[StannyCFCJET]

Their marquee player was Tony Vidmar.

They then signed John Aloisi and Alvin Ceccoli to wages that did not go towards the salary cap as they were signed as injury replacement players for like Matt Osman and someone else, and the rules then said an IRP could be paid anything and not go to the cap. The FFA even labelled it publicly a "creative loophole". After that the FFA restricted IRP to be on the same or less money than the injured player, plus they had to be the same or similar position to the injured player (which we somehow convinced the FFA that Nick Ward was a right back a few years ago).

And they still didnt win jack hahaha

[MFKS]

Their marquee player was Tony Vidmar.

They then signed John Aloisi and Alvin Ceccoli to wages that did not go towards the salary cap as they were signed as injury replacement players for like Matt Osman and someone else, and the rules then said an IRP could be paid anything and not go to the cap. The FFA even labelled it publicly a "creative loophole". After that the FFA restricted IRP to be on the same or less money than the injured player, plus they had to be the same or similar position to the injured player (which we somehow convinced the FFA that Nick Ward was a right back a few years ago).
Only a Gypo would remember or know this

[The Dunster]

Their marquee player was Tony Vidmar.

They then signed John Aloisi and Alvin Ceccoli to wages that did not go towards the salary cap as they were signed as injury replacement players for like Matt Osman and someone else, and the rules then said an IRP could be paid anything and not go to the cap. The FFA even labelled it publicly a "creative loophole". After that the FFA restricted IRP to be on the same or less money than the injured player, plus they had to be the same or similar position to the injured player (which we somehow convinced the FFA that Nick Ward was a right back a few years ago).

Is that the same Tony Vidmar that Griffo went past to score the winning goal in the grand final ?:lulzturtle:

[MFKS]

Is that the same Tony Vidmar that Griffo went past to score the winning goal in the grand final ?:lulzturtle:

Same Vidmar that Boogaard played a hospital pass to and created an error costing someone the game

Some things never change.

Griff scoring
Boogaard ****ing something up costing his team the game

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetstopor061217.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

and The Herald's effort is some fluff piece on a *historic* Sydney mens and womens double header from the Sydney press... yawn

[Jetmaster]

Herald are only interested in bigging up the dog rooter at the Knights atm.

[MFKS]

Herald are only interested in bigging up the dog rooter at the Knights atm.

Hasn't one of them got done for drugs or beating up his missus yet or pissing into his own mouth or something??

Surely they can't all be being behaved??

[turbojetfireV8]

I'm just waiting for proof of signs of life between their ears m'self... :popcorn:

[turbojetfireV8]

no Timmy for us:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5105736/jets-rule-out-play-for-tim-cahill/?cs=3398

[MFKS]

no Timmy for us:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5105736/jets-rule-out-play-for-tim-cahill/?cs=3398

Yeah but it appears Brown may be back in the mix for selection

[StannyCFCJET]

Yeah but it appears Brown may be back in the mix for selection

At this stage ill take any fresh troops after two losses in our past 3 games

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN A League Preview - can live without the Scum luv :wanker:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleagueshow061217.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Our reinforcements have arrived??? :rof:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5106762/chinese-triallists-jetting-in/?cs=306

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Gui Finkler just released from Wello.

3 hour flight home to newy.

[Jetmaster]

Gui on the phone to Ernie a la Drogba to Jose.

"Gaffer, gaffer, buy me, I beg you, gaffer!!"

[The Dunster]

Gui Finkler just released from Wello.

3 hour flight home to newy.

Hell no - he's the laziest khunt in the a-league. He's got talent for sure, but his work rate is just not up to standard - and you could imagine how the players around him would feel having to do all the heavy lifting while he just strolls around without breaking a sweat.

[halo se7en]

Hell no - he's the laziest khunt in the a-league.

This. No thank you.

[StannyCFCJET]

Gui Finkler just released from Wello.

3 hour flight home to newy.

Hasnt put in a shift for close to 12 months. Used to rate him but he's turned into a lazy useless import

[Jeterpool]

He still looks like Kaka

[plague]

Unless it’s a new Chinese Messi or a replacement for Boogaard I don’t want any new players.

[lquiquer]

You getting Burns.. and don't argue

[The Dunster]

or a replacement for Boogaard

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6c/a5/d4/6ca5d4f236fcf6c0f790ec41c23e4aef.jpg

Not contracted anywhere else and we should be able to get him in under the cap.

[rhysd]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6c/a5/d4/6ca5d4f236fcf6c0f790ec41c23e4aef.jpg

Not contracted anywhere else and we should be able to get him in under the cap.

Taggart will lap this up

[MFKS]

Unless it’s a new Chinese Messi or a replacement for Boogaard I don’t want any new players.

I will settle for the Chinese Iniesta

Think we need someone pulling the strings in midfield better and what better way of doing it with the Chinese Iniesta feeding Dimi and Ronny and our 2 no 10s lineup we going for

[380]

You getting Burns.. and don't argue

I still reckon he could be on the radar despite denials. Not wanting too give the smurfs a sniff .

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald feel good story :)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5109380/jets-charity-ends-with-roadside-assistance/?cs=2439

[belchardo]

Herald feel good story :)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5109380/jets-charity-ends-with-roadside-assistance/?cs=2439

i sense a fine coming on - it looks like it was a toyota not a hyundai.

[Wilso8948]

You getting Burns.. and don't argue
Now left Tokyo and spotted in Sydney

[turbojetfireV8]

not a honda-i is it?

[The Dunster]

“It was a weird one to be honest,” Hoffman said of the injury. “I had a bit of a problem with a vein that runs through the groin. It seized up and was rock hard.

https://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Joey-Tribbiani-Shocked-Reaction-Friends.gif

https://media.giphy.com/media/QMcamps7Gzj2g/giphy.gif

https://m.popkey.co/f0fa65/7N3a_f-maxage-0.gif

[StannyCFCJET]

Did Perth only have 4 weeks preseason? Apparently one of their players revealed this in some interview

[Jetmaster]

I know Castro has a four week preseason written into his contract in return for a lower salary.
Don't know about the others.

[Retro Jet]

Typical Sh!tney FC lovin TWG.
Full of Smurf luv n international news.
Zip on our Roy inspired smash n grab.

[plague]

Did Perth only have 4 weeks preseason? Apparently one of their players revealed this in some interview

They are 3 hours behind over there plus daylight savings so it all adds up I guess.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleaguewrap101217.mp4