Daily Australian News Thread 2017

[hawk]

Any news for twenny17 post here. sticky this furnz

[Bon]

I think this is the one you are looking for.

http://i.imgur.com/4pMLB7d.png

Brilliant... :brrr:

[turbojetfireV8]

Don't know where it actually confirms Beath admits he made a mistake:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4385459/referee-puts-hand-up-for-wrong-calls/?cs=3398

Don't get why we want to sign Bridge for 2 1/2 seasons:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4386046/mitch-cooper-jets-off/?cs=3398

[WolfMan]

Don't know where it actually confirms Beath admits he made a mistake:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4385459/referee-puts-hand-up-for-wrong-calls/?cs=3398




“Having the benefit of reviewing the incidents on video after the match, Chris realises that he made two incorrect decisions in relation to hand ball,” referees boss Ben Wilson said.
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[halo se7en]

So the refs admitted they made a mistake. Now what?

:yawn:

[Grimario]

Don't get why we want to sign Bridge for 2 1/2 seasons:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4386046/mitch-cooper-jets-off/?cs=3398

We're signing him for 2.5 years in duration but only 1 season worth of play.

[Bon]

We're signing him for 2.5 years in duration but only 1 season worth of play.

You reckon he would play that long?
Jammy optimist..

[Premy]

Don't know where it actually confirms Beath admits he made a mistake:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4385459/referee-puts-hand-up-for-wrong-calls/?cs=3398
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"Having the benefit of reviewing the incidents on video after the match, Chris realises that he made two incorrect decisions in relation to hand ball,” referees boss Ben Wilson said.

[belchardo]

So the refs admitted they made a mistake. Now what?

:yawn:

a deep sense of vindication at a severe injustice! :D

to be serious though, that game has put me firmly in the camp of favouring video reviews. I don't think they would have overturned their penalty decision, but they definitely would have for the one we should have got. I'm also fairly certain that the ball crossed the line for their third, but a camera in the goal upright would have categorically proven the whole ball crossed the whole of the line. the only angles I saw left a (small) amount of doubt as to whether it did.

not sure if I support it for deciding offside though.

[plague]

will be a real ripper once the players and coaches come out and admit their mistakes too.

blokes will need physio to sooth the pain of pointing fingers all over the place.

pointless exercise.

[WolfMan]

a deep sense of vindication at a severe injustice! :D

to be serious though, that game has put me firmly in the camp of favouring video reviews. I don't think they would have overturned their penalty decision, but they definitely would have for the one we should have got. I'm also fairly certain that the ball crossed the line for their third, but a camera in the goal upright would have categorically proven the whole ball crossed the whole of the line. the only angles I saw left a (small) amount of doubt as to whether it did.

not sure if I support it for deciding offside though.


I understand your point of view, but I can't say I share it.

Goal line technology which doesn't interfere with the game (a la EPL) is one thing; but stopping to check whether the handball was correct etc. opens up a can of worms I am happy ignoring.

Remember when NRL refs and touch judges actually had to make decisions in a match? Those were the days. And even now with all their bunker rubbish, they still get it wrong at times.

Human error, for players, managers and referees are all part of the rich tapestry that gives us all something to talk about in the post-mortem, and for mine, what makes our game so great

[Macca]

I wonder if a coach and/or captain review system would be the go, similar to cricket and tennis. Get one or two incorrect reviews per half. Might also ease off the ridiculous referee mobbing every time any decision is made ever. If they legitimately think he has made a bad error, they have an actual tool to contest it rather than just abusing the ref over everything to try and influence future decisions.

I don't think everything should be removed from refs, black and white decisions (such as whether the ball has crossed the goal line) are a great example of where technology can make a positive change. Some things like handballs and offsides can be judged pretty accurately by technology but can still be too hard or very difficult to call at times. Getting rid of the real bad obvious mistakes (which I think reviews might handle well) is the main thing. Stuff like challenges and bad tackles etc I don't think technology should go near, even with replays from all angles, you might get some more information but nothing ever looks the same once you've had a few looks and seen it in slow-mo etc, good challenges can look bad and vice versa. Rather just let it play out with the officials having the real-time info.

[Jetmaster]

I wonder if a coach and/or captain review system would be the go, similar to cricket and tennis. Get one or two incorrect reviews per half. Might also ease off the ridiculous referee mobbing every time any decision is made ever. If they legitimately think he has made a bad error, they have an actual tool to contest it rather than just abusing the ref over everything to try and influence future decisions.

No - in South America and similar passionate countries I have no doubt they would use their reviews very quickly and then we would be back to the status quo. Under no circumstances should the players have control of reviews - it is killing cricket (I still don't believe the ball tracker is 100% accurate), where it is used as a tactic to punt on possibilities rather than clarify blunders. If anything leave it to the fourth official to watch the video and flag when he sees an issue or let the ref pass it on for verification if not sure.

As has been mentioned - sometimes after several views a decision is still not clear.

I believe human error is a vital part of sport - if everyone was perfect there would be no results. Harden up and leave it as it is.

[parksey]

I wonder if we will also get an explanation and apology from Mullen regarding what he was doing for their fourth goal.

[q-money]

:rof:

[Jeterpool]

I wonder if we will also get an explanation and apology from Mullen regarding what he was doing for their fourth goal.

:rof:

[plague]

I wonder if we will also get an explanation and apology from Mullen regarding what he was doing for their fourth goal.

we all know who's fault that was.......
http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Newcastle+Jets+Headshots+DUUCOR7zcpil.jpg

[Tommyjet]

We're signing him for 2.5 years in duration but only 1 season worth of play.

If we do sign him i think you'll find the deal is more complex and more in the best interests of the club than simply 2.5 years.

[plague]

just as an aside whilst searching for BK photos i came across this and it made my heart go boom.
http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/A+League+Rd+12+Jets+v+Heart+rzJFW8Q0rtrl.jpg

[Thomas477]

Ljubo :wub:

But seriously, I'm for Goal line technology, but this VAR stuff I don't like. Look at what happened in the club World Cup. The game was 70m away from the box, and the ref called it back after 2 minutes. Just bring in the Additional Assistant Referee's and most of the problems will go.

[The Dunster]

https://i.imgflip.com/1h3o9o.jpg

[The Dunster]

No - in South America and similar passionate countries I have no doubt they would use their reviews very quickly and then we would be back to the status quo. Under no circumstances should the players have control of reviews - it is killing cricket (I still don't believe the ball tracker is 100% accurate), where it is used as a tactic to punt on possibilities rather than clarify blunders. If anything leave it to the fourth official to watch the video and flag when he sees an issue or let the ref pass it on for verification if not sure.

As has been mentioned - sometimes after several views a decision is still not clear.

I believe human error is a vital part of sport - if everyone was perfect there would be no results. Harden up and leave it as it is.

The technology is for generating advertising revenue not for correcting incorrect referee / umpiring decisions. If we want the Umpires / referees to do a better job we need to pay them more and keep the bookmakers away from them.

[Jetmaster]

just as an aside whilst searching for BK photos i came across this and it made my heart go boom.
http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/A+League+Rd+12+Jets+v+Heart+rzJFW8Q0rtrl.jpg

http://i1.wp.com/ryan-johnson.me/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Escapeing-the-great-white-shark8.jpg?fit=1000%2C667

:lol:

[halo se7en]

Ljubo :wub:

But seriously, I'm for Goal line technology, but this VAR stuff I don't like. Look at what happened in the club World Cup. The game was 70m away from the box, and the ref called it back after 2 minutes. Just bring in the Additional Assistant Referee's and most of the problems will go.

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but I like the idea of having a ref standing basically 5-10m beside the goalpost (opposite side to AR) to help call anything that happens in the box. If they think something should be pulled up, they raise their flag, otherwise play continues. It's an extra set of eyes from a different angle, it doesn't disrupt play, and if it improves decisions by even a small percentage, then happy days.

Nothing will ever be perfect. As someone else mentioned, the NRL are trying that and possibly making things worse every year. I was dragged along to some local league games a few years ago and it was great not seeing everything freeze for 5 minutes after a try - a team scored, ref pointed to the ground, half the crowd cheered immediately. They didn't need 230 camera angles to decide whether the guy's fingernail scraped the ball for "downward pressure" or any of that BS. Who wants football to become like that?

We got shafted with the Victory game when we possibly would have lost anyway. We got lucky against Adelaide. Swings & roundabouts.

[plague]

Valkanis already talking like a typical moron coach.
First press conference he was banging on about 'a sleeping lion waking up' then he talked more about lions then he said 'game by game'.

lord spare us, we got another one boys.

[hawk]

Just bring in the Additional Assistant Referee's and most of the problems will go.

Why?

The whole reason we need tech assistance is cause all humans are useless and make mistakes at crucial times. If we start checking handball then there be checks for heaps of other stuff.

Only 2 checks are needed. Ball over the line and offside, the rest is up to the cheating refs and astute assistants.

[Jetmaster]

Only 2 checks are needed. Ball over the line and offside, the rest is up to the cheating refs and astute assistants.

That line alone should be in the laws of the game.

[The Dunster]

Valkanis already talking like a typical moron coach.
First press conference he was banging on about 'a sleeping lion waking up' then he talked more about lions then he said 'game by game'.

lord spare us, we got another one boys.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKZHbGszZDQ

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4386531/fresh-start-for-patient-taylor/?cs=3398
Reegz on playing ACL for Adelaide - something he may not have got to do here before he retires... ;)

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4388528/tony-popovic-defends-western-sydney-wanderers-high-turnover-of-players/?cs=2439
Poppa's high churn-over rate...

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4386518/a-league-mid-season-report-card/?cs=2439
A-League predictions at the halfway mark of the season

[belchardo]

so, has Mrs Brown had the baby yet and did Mr Brown make it back in time???

[turbojetfireV8]

Any news after this yesterday?
https://twitter.com/NewcastleJetsFC/status/817696976854601729

[plague]

Any news after this yesterday?
https://twitter.com/NewcastleJetsFC/status/817696976854601729

Yeah, the CEO of any company shouldn't refer to employees as 'wee man'.

I hate this buddy buddy bullshit.

Just get the job done and sign Lustica ya gypo.

[StannyCFCJET]

Yeah, the CEO of any company shouldn't refer to employees as 'wee man'.

I hate this buddy buddy bullshit.

Just get the job done and sign Lustica ya gypo.

he was average first half as well. So dont know what lawrie was on about

[lquiquer]

sign Lustica ya gypo.

According to @AleagueFR , Lustica is going back to Croatia

[plague]

According to @AleagueFR , Lustica is going back to Croatia

It's no coincidence Jets haven't won a comp since Lustica hasn't played for us.

[turbojetfireV8]

1377

As much as I need a new cooler, I very much doubt Lustica is the man who's gonna win another one for us... (this one has a misprint anyway, reckons wankles was the goalscorer... BTW the beer is a shout-out to Nordstrand - never forget where the crucial goals are coming from... ;) )

[belchardo]

apparently he doesn't just have weak ankles...

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4391083/bridges-untimely-injury-a-concern/?cs=306

[plague]

apparently he doesn't just have weak ankles...

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4391083/bridges-untimely-injury-a-concern/?cs=306

Maybe the gypo CEO can start a hashtag to fix his knee.

[StannyCFCJET]

Honestly no idea why we are looking at bridge when we play with 1 striker up front. Plus is he any better than Kokko (based on his European leagues form and stats) or Nordstrand based on what weve seen since he's been with us??

[GazFish35]

The talk for bridge could well have been to put the wind up the two Scandinavians and get them producing more?

That, and bridge back in the team would would one could be realized to use a visa spot elsewhere in the squad.

With the recent developements of weak ankles knee being no good, I think we've firmed as chance to sign him. If his hip goes, go get bridge on the back of your shirt.

[StannyCFCJET]

The talk for bridge could well have been to put the wind up the two Scandinavians and get them producing more?

That, and bridge back in the team would would one could be realized to use a visa spot elsewhere in the squad.

With the recent developements of weak ankles knee being no good, I think we've firmed as chance to sign him. If his hip goes, go get bridge on the back of your shirt.

Now you've pretty much guaranteed well sign him on Marquee wages :thumbsup:

[Bon]

so, has Mrs Brown had the baby yet and did Mr Brown make it back in time???

I think I read on Facey this morning that she had just given birth to a little boy, Oscar..
Congrats to them both..

[StannyCFCJET]

I think I read on Facey this morning that she had just given birth to a little boy, Oscar..
Congrats to them both..

Yeah Jets posted something this morning

[380]

If Bridge has a Vote1 Lawrie shirt in his kit you can rest assured a deal is forthcoming.

[Jeterpool]

Jets Powerchair Football club won their fir Australian Power Chair Football Club Championship title over the weekend, beating Brisbane PFC 1-0 in the grand final. BRisbane beat them 3-0 during the round robin comp just the day before, which resulted in the Jets coming 2nd overall.

You can find them on facebook

https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleJetsPFC/photos/a.324639321005203.1073741832.273695682766234/913662488769547/?type=3&theater

[StannyCFCJET]

Jets Powerchair Football club won their fir Australian Power Chair Football Club Championship title over the weekend, beating Brisbane PFC 1-0 in the grand final. BRisbane beat them 3-0 during the round robin comp just the day before, which resulted in the Jets coming 2nd overall.

You can find them on facebook

https://www.facebook.com/NewcastleJetsPFC/photos/a.324639321005203.1073741832.273695682766234/913662488769547/?type=3&theater

Excellent stuff, they share their winning mentality with our Aleague side??

[turbojetfireV8]

Bridge has a fractured kneecap, so Jones is still keen on signing him - of course... what could possibly go wrong... :facepalm:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4393066/a-bridge-too-far-body-blow-dents-jets-plans/?cs=3398

It's moments like this that sway my opinion on Jones from passable coach who may improve to outright moron - why is he so intent on giving wankles a comfortable retirement plan at our expense? He's never been a Joel and he never will be, if we want to throw big money at him (and I couldn't see wankles coming here unless we were offering far more than he's worth at this point in his career with his best football being behind him), I cannot see the value in it, he was too half-assed to be a Newy legend in the days when he did play for us, why would he become one now when he doesn't even appear to fit the mold of the team we're building?

[WolfMan]

Bridge has a fractured kneecap, so Jones is still keen on signing him - of course... what could possibly go wrong... :facepalm:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4393066/a-bridge-too-far-body-blow-dents-jets-plans/?cs=3398

It's moments like this that sway my opinion on Jones from passable coach who may improve to outright moron - why is he so intent on giving wankles a comfortable retirement plan at our expense? He's never been a Joel and he never will be, if we want to throw big money at him (and I couldn't see wankles coming here unless we were offering far more than he's worth at this point in his career with his best football being behind him), I cannot see the value in it, he was too half-assed to be a Newy legend in the days when he did play for us, why would he become one now when he doesn't even appear to fit the mold of the team we're building?

We can only hope it's lip service from Jones.

Maybe he doesn't want to lay the boot into Bridge publicly. I would never wish injury on anybody, but I can't say I'm disappointed that Bridge won't be joining us for this season at least

[Premy]

I think I read on Facey this morning that she had just given birth to a little boy, Oscar..
Congrats to them both..

Such a shame they didn't have a little girl, best song opportunity missed.

[WolfMan]

Such a shame they didn't have a little girl, best song opportunity missed.

Either way, it was Knees up Mother Brown

[Wilso8948]

Honestly no idea why we are looking at bridge when we play with 1 striker up front. Plus is he any better than Kokko (based on his European leagues form and stats) or Nordstrand based on what weve seen since he's been with us??

A player like Bridge suits Jones style more. Breaking fast. Counter attacking. In my opinion this is the reason Kokko doesn't get a start. Not saying he is right but people will have their opinions. Probably the reason Nordstrand is getting a start. Chase long balls into corners, breaking the line etc. It's why I think O'Donovan would probably interest Jones so much. All my thoughts. Which are usually bullshit 11/10 times.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

A player like Bridge suits Jones style more. Breaking fast. Counter attacking.

Those words should never be used with Bridge. Not in the last 3 years and never again.

[StannyCFCJET]

Is Bridge even that fast??

[StannyCFCJET]

And with the amount of long balls we generally do Kokko would be useful as well as give us an ACTUAL option when we kick off long from teams pressing us high

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Is Bridge even that fast??

Not anymore. Used to be, about 3 years ago.

[RAM]

A player like Bridge suits Jones style more. Breaking fast. Counter attacking. In my opinion this is the reason Kokko doesn't get a start. Not saying he is right but people will have their opinions. Probably the reason Nordstrand is getting a start. Chase long balls into corners, breaking the line etc. It's why I think O'Donovan would probably interest Jones so much. All my thoughts. Which are usually bullshit 11/10 times.

Kokko suits counter attacking more imo.

Hold the ball up when isolated waiting for quick wingers to counter.

[StannyCFCJET]

Kokko suits counter attacking more imo.

Hold the ball up when isolated waiting for quick wingers to counter.

100% and kokko can hold it up then lay it off to clut or brown to put hoole or nabbout through

[Macca]

Agree with the comments on Kokko, a good outlet who can link up with those around him is crucial. Having said that I thought Clut performed the hold up role excellently a few games back, I can't remember who against. Received a lot of passes under heavy contest from defenders, hardly lost it and probably won 5 free kicks from being fouled after beating his closest marker. Had a great first half and was subbed around 55 for Nordstrand. I think it was at home against Adelaide.

Hopefully it will come out as the season progresses why Kokko is still not involved, he must be close to if not fully recovered from the jaw but didn't even make the bench for last game. I really hope we get to see him play some minutes and show what he can do.

[StannyCFCJET]

Agree with the comments on Kokko, a good outlet who can link up with those around him is crucial. Having said that I thought Clut performed the hold up role excellently a few games back, I can't remember who against. Received a lot of passes under heavy contest from defenders, hardly lost it and probably won 5 free kicks from being fouled after beating his closest marker. Had a great first half and was subbed around 55 for Nordstrand. I think it was at home against Adelaide.

Hopefully it will come out as the season progresses why Kokko is still not involved, he must be close to if not fully recovered from the jaw but didn't even make the bench for last game. I really hope we get to see him play some minutes and show what he can do.

Either adelaide or perth pretty sure

[StannyCFCJET]

From I hear from people who watch traning Kokko trains well, always wanting the ball and finishes most of his chances. Im fairly certain he isnt playing due to Jones's prefered style of play

[WolfMan]

Jets and Greater Bank putting on a few coaches to and from Coffs Harbour - fantastic effort by all involved. Get amongst it

[turbojetfireV8]

Shitty or Shitney???
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a-league-blow-socceroos-defender-josh-risdon-to-leave-perth-glory/e1wwzd9mbed71iswqhmx2y6y4

[Jetmaster]

Shitty or Shitney???
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a-league-blow-socceroos-defender-josh-risdon-to-leave-perth-glory/e1wwzd9mbed71iswqhmx2y6y4

Shitcastle?
Wellingshit?

Curious that if Rhys Williams goes as well that maybe the "bring em home" philosophy at Glory isn't quite working.

[The Camel]

Shitty or Shitney???
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a-league-blow-socceroos-defender-josh-risdon-to-leave-perth-glory/e1wwzd9mbed71iswqhmx2y6y4

The word is he is going to WSW

[Grimario]

Shitty or Shitney???
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a-league-blow-socceroos-defender-josh-risdon-to-leave-perth-glory/e1wwzd9mbed71iswqhmx2y6y4

SST, the guys with the best scoop correct ratio (1 in 65 million), said he was signing with WSW a few days ago, before the PG contract turn down was announced.

[Jeterpool]

SST, the guys with the best scoop correct ratio (1 in 65 million), said he was signing with WSW a few days ago, before the PG contract turn down was announced.

I could see Neville then return to Perth

[Grimario]

I could see Neville then return to Perth

And ECP on Twitter will post the same "wheels on the bus go round and round" meme that he has for the last 10 years when HAL is nothing but a shuffled deck of the same players repeatedly.

[Grimario]

Bridge has a fractured kneecap, so Jones is still keen on signing him - of course... what could possibly go wrong... :facepalm:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4393066/a-bridge-too-far-body-blow-dents-jets-plans/?cs=3398

It's moments like this that sway my opinion on Jones from passable coach who may improve to outright moron - why is he so intent on giving wankles a comfortable retirement plan at our expense? He's never been a Joel and he never will be, if we want to throw big money at him (and I couldn't see wankles coming here unless we were offering far more than he's worth at this point in his career with his best football being behind him), I cannot see the value in it, he was too half-assed to be a Newy legend in the days when he did play for us, why would he become one now when he doesn't even appear to fit the mold of the team we're building?

This article from two days ago on TWG says we are out of the hunt.

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/01/10/exclusive-jets-plan-new-signing-mission-after-ruling-out-bridge

[The Dunster]

This article from two days ago on TWG says we are out of the hunt.

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2017/01/10/exclusive-jets-plan-new-signing-mission-after-ruling-out-bridge

SBS still reading the foz.

[Wilso8948]

Would be sweet to have a player like Risdon come here. We will probs end up with Neville now. I didn't have anything against the bloke when he was here but I really see Hoffman and him as a like for like player.

[Grimario]

Would be sweet to have a player like Risdon come here. We will probs end up with Neville now. I didn't have anything against the bloke when he was here but I really see Hoffman and him as a like for like player.

I think Neville is better going forward which is strange given Hoffman started as a striker/wide forward. I love some of Nev's defensive work he did for us but most of that was desperation clearance type stuff after he and/or others were out of position after coughing up the ball.

I think Hoff would have to be a cheaper option... the whole local lad thing. I certainly don't think we need both, especially with Cowburn a longer term and local option for Hoff's spot if needed. If we sign Neville, we're not really identifying a major weakness in the side, barely improving, and that's not how you build a successful squad.

[Jeterpool]

I certainly don't think we need both, especially with Cowburn a longer term and local option for Hoff's spot if needed. If we sign Neville, we're not really identifying a major weakness in the side, barely improving, and that's not how you build a successful squad.

Bingo.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Shitty or Shitney???
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/a-league-blow-socceroos-defender-josh-risdon-to-leave-perth-glory/e1wwzd9mbed71iswqhmx2y6y4

There was plenty of talk of heading to Europe. May be letting his contract run down to do that. The 'move out of WA' statement (as opposed to 'my dream of playing in Europe') does suggest he may move to another A-League side though.

[leftrightout]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4398677/zero-tolerance-jets-chase-clean-sheets/?cs=306

So after playing the most entertaining football we have in years and getting some results, it sounds like we are going to park the bus a bit more because losing 1-0 or having 0-0 draw is better than winning 3-2!

[The Dunster]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4398677/zero-tolerance-jets-chase-clean-sheets/?cs=306

So after playing the most entertaining football we have in years and getting some results, it sounds like we are going to park the bus a bit more because losing 1-0 or having 0-0 draw is better than winning 3-2!

I don't pay much attention to any of Dillon's Herald articles or the shit he posts here on the foz.

[turbojetfireV8]

Taggz thinks Newcastle players are shit
“I wouldn’t swap a Perth Glory player for one of the Newcastle players” and intends to put a few past Jonesy' new and improved park-the-bus defence:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4399376/taggart-returning-to-happy-hunting-ground/?cs=3398

[The Dunster]

Taggz thinks Newcastle players are shit and intends to put a few past Jonesy' new and improved park-the-bus defence:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4399376/taggart-returning-to-happy-hunting-ground/?cs=3398

What else can he say though ? One of my team mates is shit you can have him ?

[halo se7en]

What else can he say though ? One of my team mates is shit you can have him ?

I can't think of what question would have needed that type of response though?

[The Camel]

What else can he say though ? One of my team mates is shit you can have him ?

Marc Warren?

[Premy]

Rumor is Jimmy is off to China, I wonder how long for and if Marty can use his contacts to get him back here when his finished his Chinese stint.

[Jeterpool]

Taggz thinks Newcastle players are shit and intends to put a few past Jonesy' new and improved park-the-bus defence:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4399376/taggart-returning-to-happy-hunting-ground/?cs=3398

Not even Mark Warren?

[Jeterpool]

Rumor is Jimmy is off to China, I wonder how long for and if Marty can use his contacts to get him back here when his finished his Chinese stint.

James Holland?

[leftrightout]

Rumor is Jimmy is off to China, I wonder how long for and if Marty can use his contacts to get him back here when his finished his Chinese stint.

Yeah i had heard the same thing. Adelaide isn't working out for him.
Hopefully he will be here this time next year!

Adelaide seem like they may get Vidosic too

[leftrightout]

Not even Mark Warren?

Haha i love that guy, he makes me believe that even I, one day, may make it to the big time.
I'd love to meet his agent, he would be able to sell anything!

[Jetmaster]

Yeah i had heard the same thing. Adelaide isn't working out for him.
Hopefully he will be here this time next year!

Adelaide seem like they may get Vidosic too

Word is Jimmy has come back and turned out to be not as good as he thinks he is - if he has turned into a headswell (moreso since Tara said he was hot!) Griff won't allow it.

[The Dunster]

Hollands skill level is about five tiers below his salary demands. The state funded CSL teams can accommodate him but no A-League team should even bother when you can do a lot better for a lot less money.
His main problem is that he cruises around like a marquee No. 10 when he defends and offers sweet fa in attack. he's become very lazy since he was a Jet all those years ago.

[Grimario]

Word is Jimmy has come back and turned out to be not as good as he thinks he is - if he has turned into a headswell (moreso since Tara said he was hot!) Griff won't allow it.

Jimmy is great. Last night he was excellent... just needs to be played more advanced, not deep in midfield. He's not that kind of player, ffs.

[Tommyjet]

Jimmy is great. Last night he was excellent... just needs to be played more advanced, not deep in midfield. He's not that kind of player, ffs.

I agree. Looked good being able to get forward more last night. I would do many things to have him back with us

[Grimario]

I also am not saying he is as good as he thinks he is or worth the money he is probably being played... but he is certainly a better player than the one that's played half a season for AU.

[turbojetfireV8]

I can't think of what question would have needed that type of response though?

I doubt there was a question, I think Taggz is purely trying to trash talk us, cos after all Gloryhole is such a great team players like Risdon can't wait to play the rest of their lives there...

[MFKS]

Taggz thinks Newcastle players are shit and intends to put a few past Jonesy' new and improved park-the-bus defence:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4399376/taggart-returning-to-happy-hunting-ground/?cs=3398
He is right though

We are shit

Keogh Taggz Castro Dino Drill bits


I take all their players over the likes of Brennan Kanta BK Raheem Sterling Hoffman and the Chinese Messi

[plague]

Haha Dino ****ing Djulbich.

Marc Warren.

Tagged is a shitkhunt with shit hair and tossbag tatts.

Heard he wears a Tap
Out t-shirt to training and one of those asshole felt hats.


Serious though Reagz is killing it like all proper Newy boys bring him home Middleby the pissants can have Booggaarrd back **** that guy.

[lquiquer]

#7th

[MFKS]

#7th

Nothing to worry about.

Just the beneficiary of a lopsided HAL draw

Phoenix have 3 wins from the Gypos and one against us.

They only have 1 game against us left.


So no more easy points for them

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Not sure if anyones mentioned in other threads, but James Holland move to China is looking alot less likely with the new foreigner rules brought in over there.

[Jetmaster]

Robbie Kruse was heading over there with Jimmy according to Fox the other night.

Kruse anyone? Wouldn't happen of course - can't have current Socceroos playing for hick towns.

[WolfMan]

Robbie Kruse was heading over there with Jimmy according to Fox the other night.

Kruse anyone? Wouldn't happen of course - can't have current Socceroos playing for hick towns.

His neck is too small for his head.

Like an orange on a toothpick - credit, Mike Myers

[Jeterpool]

Robbie Kruse was heading over there with Jimmy according to Fox the other night.

Kruse anyone? Wouldn't happen of course - can't have current Socceroos playing for hick towns.

Ah Kruse, a classic contender for the "most punchable face" award

[StannyCFCJET]

As if anyone would say no to Kruse at the Jets. He's already proven he can excel at A-league level and it could give him game time and fitness to get back into the socceroos

[Frodo]

His neck is too small for his head.

Like an orange on a toothpick - credit, Mike Myers




Ah Kruse, a classic contender for the "most punchable face" award


ROFL to both these comments.

I'd rather have Nabbout than P&O Kruse. As much end product for 1/15th the coin.

Adelaide can have him.

[turbojetfireV8]

Aussies better off staying here:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4418404/transfer-window-open-but-a-league-a-better-option-for-many-australian-players/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

Wasn't sure where to put this one, but interesting Harps would be involved, didn't think he'd have bothered:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4421445/harper-inspires-heritage-cup/?cs=2439

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Sergi Guardiola in talks to head back to Spain apparently.

[turbojetfireV8]

Warning if anyone offers ya cheap turf: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4422861/thieves-take-jaffas-new-turf/?cs=306

Shitty apparently have sold off Chapman to Incheon: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4422054/former-jet-joins-korean-club/?cs=306

[OmeletteDuFromage]

New A-League logo: http://www.a-league.com.au/article/ffa-reveals-new-brand-and-logos-for-hyundai-a-league/1ps9b3d74ng0g1mkl12c13mm5c

[belchardo]

Far out there is some hyperbole in that press release!

[StannyCFCJET]

New A-League logo: http://www.a-league.com.au/article/ffa-reveals-new-brand-and-logos-for-hyundai-a-league/1ps9b3d74ng0g1mkl12c13mm5c

Anyone else think the old logo is better?

[Jetmaster]

I'm OK with it - eleven years is a long time for a logo these days.

At least we have gold in ours.

[StannyCFCJET]

I'm OK with it - eleven years is a long time for a logo these days.

At least we have gold in ours.

didnt realise the club individual ones would be on each teams jersey, Im ok with that

[The Dunster]

Anyone else think the old logo is better?

Old logo is much better. The new one has too much emphasis on the Hyundai part - is it a Football competition or a new model to replace the Getz ?

[hawk]

Westfield is fully sik sponsor

[MFKS]

Just some wanker with a marketing degrees idea to keep him in relevance and justify his 6 figure salary being sponged out of kids rego fees

Yep changing logos work well

That why brands like Mcdonalds Coca Cola etc are rushing out to change their logo they have had for eons

[Jetmaster]

Just some wanker with a marketing degrees idea to keep him in relevance and justify his 6 figure salary being sponged out of kids rego fees

Yep changing logos work well

That why brands like Mcdonalds Coca Cola etc are rushing out to change their logo they have had for eons

Once a brand becomes "iconic" it goes perpetual.

The A-League isn't there by a long shot.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Just some wanker with a marketing degrees idea to keep him in relevance and justify his 6 figure salary being sponged out of kids rego fees

Yep changing logos work well

That why brands like Mcdonalds Coca Cola etc are rushing out to change their logo they have had for eons

1383

1384

:popcorn:

[borat]

1383

1384

:popcorn:

But hang on that would mean the member has no idea what he is talking about.........

[turbojetfireV8]

WSW players keen to live up to their supporters expectations: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4427540/western-sydney-wanderers-player-charged-with-assault-after-altercation-near-sydney-airport/?cs=2439

[furns]

WSW players keen to live up to their supporters expectations: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4427540/western-sydney-wanderers-player-charged-with-assault-after-altercation-near-sydney-airport/?cs=2439
http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/44047a6383af04e6d5c2cc262eb99cac

:roflz:

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Ryan Griffiths to Wanderland

[MFKS]

Ryan Griffiths to Wanderland

Insider job thanks to Griff??

Get his brother into WSW to white ant the Housos play off hopes for our benefit??

Being that we looking for players to bolster our squad Ryan Griff loves life in Newy Griff is football God in Newy and now running the club
No other logical reason to not sign him


Looking forward to see Secret Agent RyuGriff in action

[OmeletteDuFromage]

Honestly think thats a terrible signing, showing good signs that the club didnt look at him.

[turbojetfireV8]

Griff probably told Ryu he wouldn't get any game time if he came here, which wouldn't be wrong at the moment...

[turbojetfireV8]

Sigh, would've been immense if it had been a local team:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4432715/ljubo-returns-after-hiatus/?cs=3398

[belchardo]

we could always see him at a FFA cup match...

[Grimario]

we could always see him at a FFA cup match...
Why would he sign for Perth again?

[Jeterpool]

Why would he sign for Perth again?

:brrr:

[plague]

Wait up wait up wait up.
How the heck do we have a Cooks Hill legend hanging out with Chinese billionaires and he hadn't hit him up to buy the stinking jets for all those years?

[Jetmaster]

NBN reporting this weekends game could be delayed or even postponed due to the extreme heat predicted.

[Jeterpool]

NBN reporting this weekends game could be delayed or even postponed due to the extreme heat predicted.

Wow! Massive call if so

[MFKS]

**** me dead.

How did Bouzianis get that long for calling Berisha a ****ing gypsy? ?

Absolute joke that

[hawk]

NBN reporting this weekends game could be delayed or even postponed due to the extreme heat predicted.

lol. Would rather postpone then put us on later. fox hates us the most

[Jeterpool]

lol. Would rather postpone then put us on later. fox hates us the most

Play it later and then fox don't even have to show us!!! They'd love it!

[baldrick]

NBN reporting this weekends game could be delayed or even postponed due to the extreme heat predicted.


Can't have Victory playing in hot weather now can we..

[Macca]

Can't have Victory playing in hot weather now can we..

This

[Jetmaster]

Tell you what - if the game following was the Sydney derby Fox would just say tuff, or postpone it (which is the more likely option atm as it ain't gonna cool down much before Monday AND Fox gets a midweek game to show).

[Jeterpool]

Tell you what - if the game following was the Sydney derby Fox would just say tuff, or postpone it (which is the more likely option atm as it ain't gonna cool down much before Monday AND Fox gets a midweek game to show).

Can you imagine the stink over that scenario because Victory will have had to make up 2 games midweek in one season! It'd be worse than the smell of someone after they've mowed the lawn at 2pm on this coming Saturday!!

[turbojetfireV8]

Andy Brennan's debut for Bentleigh Greens - shame he never did that here: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4462144/watch-andy-brennans-cracker-on-debut-for-new-club-video/?cs=2439

[WolfMan]

Andy Brennan's debut for Bentleigh Greens - shame he never did that here: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4462144/watch-andy-brennans-cracker-on-debut-for-new-club-video/?cs=2439

To be fair, that's an NPL goal. Most A-League keepers would have saved that fairly comfortably. And he wouldn't have had that much space from a defensive standpoint.

Good kid, just another almost. All the best to him

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Regulation save for any keeper with ability.

[turbojetfireV8]

Now, if we can only get half the population of China to watch us on a free live stream on their biggest social media platform for 30 secs, instead of a paltry 53000 on a paid subscription service like Foxtel, we can be bigger than South Melb, honest:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4473571/south-melbourne-restate-a-league-case-as-npl-facebook-broadcast-tops-93000-views/?cs=2439

[hawk]

Now, if we can only get half the population of China to watch us on a free live stream on their biggest social media platform for 30 secs, instead of a paltry 53000 on a paid subscription service like Foxtel, we can be bigger than South Melb, honest:

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4473571/south-melbourne-restate-a-league-case-as-npl-facebook-broadcast-tops-93000-views/?cs=2439

Big deal.

How bout the mainly Greek club choose a national multicultural club to support or is that not on.

[plague]

Brisbane just scored the goal of the year against Perth and the Fox Sports crew gave the award to Sydney FC.

[StannyCFCJET]

Brisbane just scored the goal of the year against Perth and the Fox Sports crew gave the award to Sydney FC.

Better then Dimi Free kick?

[halo se7en]

Brisbane just scored the goal of the year against Perth and the Fox Sports crew gave the award to Sydney FC.

Do you mean Perth? And their second goal? I'd rate Sydney's better.

[Hunter403]

Amazing. Beath not even refereeing us and he does us over. What a talent he is.

[turbojetfireV8]

Wanderers preview new tifo for their Sydney Mardi Gras float:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4477706/homophobic-banner-sours-sydney-derby/?cs=3398

[plague]

Do you mean Perth? And their second goal? I'd rate Sydney's better.

nah, Brisbanes 2nd.
Started with the keeper, Brisbane played out and put together a long passage of passes as Perth pressed. Perth didnt touch the ball til they pulled it out of the net about 20 passes later.

Sydneys was nice but about 4 or 5 touches. Not even close in my book*.






*i don't really have a book.

[halo se7en]

nah, Brisbanes 2nd.
Started with the keeper, Brisbane played out and put together a long passage of passes as Perth pressed. Perth didnt touch the ball til they pulled it out of the net about 20 passes later.

Sydneys was nice but about 4 or 5 touches. Not even close in my book*.


*i don't really have a book.

Fair enough. As with most highlights, I think I only saw two passes & the finish for Perth's second.

[Macca]

The highlights for A league are terrible. I watch 15 minute highlight vids of EPL games that can capture the majority of the relevant moments of play. You see a two minute highlight package of A league games, one minute of which is multiple replays from equally bad angles of the same incident, and the rest is the two or three best passages of play that the "bigger" team had in the game.

[Jetmaster]

The highlights for A league are terrible. I watch 15 minute highlight vids of EPL games that can capture the majority of the relevant moments of play. You see a two minute highlight package of A league games, one minute of which is multiple replays from equally bad angles of the same incident, and the rest is the two or three best passages of play that the "bigger" team had in the game.

Ha - tried to watch highlights of any overnight football game on NBN news? If there is more than one goal you won't see them all. Usually the first (or best goal) with a voiceover and then often cut away just as someone is about to strike the ball in the lead up for another goal......."and now back to rugby league".

[turbojetfireV8]

So will FFA take the bull by the horns this time or not?? Can they afford not to?
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4483264/the-western-sydney-wanderers-red-and-black-bloc-have-become-a-stain-on-the-a-league/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

And in more good news for the wanderers :)
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/red-hot-urawa-reds-thump-western-sydney-wanderers-in-acl-opener/1wij517zm7iv11njcwzmhat32j

[Frodo]

So will FFA take the bull by the horns this time or not?? Can they afford not to?
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4483264/the-western-sydney-wanderers-red-and-black-bloc-have-become-a-stain-on-the-a-league/?cs=2439

Just my 2 cents. I thought that banner was pretty funny.

Then i found out Slater was personally insulted by it. I think they deserve bonus points for that alone, haha.

[Jeterpool]

Just my 2 cents. I thought that banner was pretty funny.

Then i found out Slater was personally insulted by it. I think they deserve bonus points for that alone, haha.

Simon Hill was certainly passionate in his criticism about the banner on the FoxSports podcast. He described it as juvenile and said they should focus on wit instead.

[leftrightout]

Strip some points, put us back into 6th.... semis by default, that would be so so sweet!

[Premy]

Make them play behind closed doors. The rogue element will soon get sorted out by the members paying their hard earned only to be told you can't attend games.

[q-money]

i think the best thing is the fact that a bunch of roided up, "no-homo" muscle bros got together and meticulously painted a big, veiny, cock purely for this purpose

[furns]

I'm finding the shitstorm on their FB hilarious
apparently their reasoning is if you find it offensive - then you're actually the one that's homophobic. No, seriously :blink:

[The Dunster]

Then i found out Slater was personally insulted by it.

Is that because nobody recognised it was his cawk going into Arnold's mouth ?

[furns]

WSW have released a statement saying that they've banned 14 ppl from the RBB for 18 months, and rest of them are on notice to pull their heads in or risk their active area being shut down. About bloody time.

[A.J.]

The Club also provides notice that should there be any further breach of the Spectator Code of Behaviour in the Active Supporter area or on any RBB official social media platform that active area will be shut down for a period of time as determined by the Club.

:lulzturtle:

[plague]

WSW have released a statement saying that they've banned 14 ppl from the RBB for 18 months, and rest of them are on notice to pull their heads in or risk their active area being shut down. About bloody time.

Haha, it will only be 14 alias' they use to get extra Centrelink benefits.


Besides, Graham Arnold doesnt even have a blue face.

Storm in a teacup etc etc.

[hawk]

i think the best thing is the fact that a bunch of roided up, "no-homo" muscle bros got together and meticulously painted a big, veiny, cock purely for this purpose

Other wsw douches wondering why the rrb isnt kid friendly. fkn biggest retards.

[furns]

kudos to some random bloke on 442 foz nicknaming the whole affair "Blowghazi"

:roflz:

[plague]

Just as an aside, but something that needs to be very carefully looked at, is the way some of these headlines are worded.

The president of Australia's first gay soccer club, Sydney Rangers FC, has called for one-year bans for all fans involved in the display of an anti-gay banner during the Sydney Derby.

emphasis mine.
but 'anti-gay'?

because somehow the debate quickly shifts to whether this is 'anti-gay' or 'hate speak' rather than focusing on the idiots that did it.

[furns]

Depends on your POV, as a hetero white bloke I would call it homophobic/derogatory. I wouldn't see that as specifically anti-gay.
Not being gay myself however, I couldn't and wouldn't assume how anyone in the LGBTQI community felt about it.

[hawk]

Homophobic? how? Put long hair in the pic and thered be another group up in arms.

but id be more focused on the anti family sentiment unless you like your kids to see that stuff, which noone else in here seems to mind.

[plague]

but id be more focused on the anti family sentiment

yeah see for mine this is the real target.
it was just plain rude, derogatory and unacceptable.

but not 'anti' anything.

[turbojetfireV8]

I see the banner as meaning that Graham Arnold is a cocksucker, with the undertone of implying homosexuality in a negative way (which of course is wrong in this case, because he's just a total khunt, which has asshole undertones without the homosexuality aspect). I can't speak for the QWERTY community or whatever the acronym is, but I doubt they consider randoms calling them cocksuckers in public to be a compliment...

[parksey]

Homophobic? how? Put long hair in the pic and thered be another group up in arms.

but id be more focused on the anti family sentiment unless you like your kids to see that stuff, which noone else in here seems to mind.

The fact that it would be considered sexist if it was depicting a woman actually shows it was homophobic for mine.

Like turbo said, telling someone to suck a dick is an insult born from homophobia/sexism that insinuates people who do that are bad/lesser than us straight men.

[q-money]

the only thing better than outrage culture is the outrage shown by blokes that get offended by people being outraged by things

how fkn stupid is the modern world

[plague]

but I doubt they consider randoms calling them cocksuckers in public to be a compliment...

valid point.
never looked at it that way.

Cheers,
Plague.

[plague]

how fkn stupid is the modern world

yeah but the TV's are huge now and flights to cool places overseas are pretty cheap all things considered.

this lyfe aint all bad.

[Jetmaster]

Geez, hope we don't put up any "G**o" banners this weekend.

[The Dunster]

We haven't come too far though. Throughout most houses at Cambridge University between 1890-1950's economics was called the gay science simply because an overwhelming majority of the academics participated in same sex relations. On the other hand though, these same people were very influential with respect to public policy / government and would never have condoned same sex relations between anyone in the general public. In fact, the many of these academics even had wives.
It all goes back to the divide and conquer strategies of many religions and not only has it captured religious types it seems to have grabbed a few atheists and agnostics as well.
In my family I have several gay members and none of them or their partners would be offended by the poster, and none of them think gay marriage should be a priority given other aspects of society require far more urgent attention.
Hence, when people automatically assume that a few loud individuals speak for the entire group most times you are going to be missing the truth by a fair margin.

[Jetmaster]

As Plague alluded to....the banner doesn't need validation from any group.

It was just "offensive"....would have been the same if there was a big hand giving "Arnie" the finger.

[The Dunster]

As Plague alluded to....the banner doesn't need validation from any group.

It was just "offensive"....would have been the same if there was a big hand giving "Arnie" the finger.

Agreed. It's in the best interests of the game to keep it family friendly. THe last thing the game needs is parents refusing to bring children to games because of the actions of a few idiots.

[RAM]

The fact that it would be considered sexist if it was depicting a woman actually shows it was homophobic for mine.

Like turbo said, telling someone to suck a dick is an insult born from homophobia/sexism that insinuates people who do that are bad/lesser than us straight men.

Go suck a dick

[parksey]

We got a moron here

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/western-sydney-wanderers-found-guilty-of-bringing-the-game-into-disrepute/1vyqbewunxvi6129p941il2xtf

WSW immune from real sanctions much?

[furns]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/western-sydney-wanderers-found-guilty-of-bringing-the-game-into-disrepute/1vyqbewunxvi6129p941il2xtf

WSW immune from real sanctions much?
https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder686/55613686.jpg

Referring to the FFA obviously, not you turbo haha

[Jeterpool]

https://cdn.meme.am/cache/instances/folder686/55613686.jpg

Referring to the FFA obviously, not you turbo haha

They've set a precedent here that would be challenged by any club who have points docked over fan behaviour.

[turbojetfireV8]

Weak as this apology for an article endorsing it?
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4489311/western-sydney-wanderers-fined-by-ffa-for-rbb-banner-but-wont-lose-a-league-points/?cs=2439

[RAM]

We got a moron here

Not offensive :rof:

"brutally rapes small, cute dogs"

[Bon]

Not offensive :rof:

"brutally rapes small, cute dogs"

Could be wrong, but pretty sure parksey didn't choose that himself..
Probably wrong.. :gent:

[q-money]

:rof:

[plague]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/western-sydney-wanderers-found-guilty-of-bringing-the-game-into-disrepute/1vyqbewunxvi6129p941il2xtf

WSW immune from real sanctions much?


yeah but im pretty sure the FFA made it very lear that if this happens again they will get very very cross and some nasty things will happen.



maybe.


but serious though, next time they are in big big trouble.

[Jeterpool]

Wellington have stood down Ryan Lowry, Tom Doyle and, most interestingly, Roly Bonevacia.

I'm unsure the position we had Petratos down to play, but if we could go after someone like Roly, particularly if he is unsettled, it could be massive. He's fantastic.

[hawk]

The fact that it would be considered sexist if it was depicting a woman actually shows it was homophobic for mine.

Like turbo said, telling someone to suck a dick is an insult born from homophobia/sexism that insinuates people who do that are bad/lesser than us straight men.

Still not even. It is an insult and its up to each person to find their angle to be offended.


Go suck a dick

:rof::rof:

So yesterday now. Surely smurfs will have to beat it

[turbojetfireV8]

http://pmd.foxsports.com.au/free/nogeoblock/2017/02/23/DVU_230217_PFFA_HAL_WANDERERS_OROUKE_PHONER_201702 231911/DVU_230217_PFFA_HAL_WANDERERS_OROUKE_PHONER_201702 231911_1596.mp4

ah, is this the standard for everyone, or just WSW? :popcorn:

[Wilso8948]

Wellington have stood down Ryan Lowry, Tom Doyle and, most interestingly, Roly Bonevacia.

I'm unsure the position we had Petratos down to play, but if we could go after someone like Roly, particularly if he is unsettled, it could be massive. He's fantastic.
Bonevacia would be outstanding

[hawk]

Bonevacia would be outstanding

straightup. get it done

[weston]

They just said that Wellington may have 12 players out for the game against the jets due to international commitments. 11 kiwis and 1 for Fiji.

Imagine the scenes when we get rolled by wellingtons youth.... do Wellington have a youth team?

[Tommyjet]

They just said that Wellington may have 12 players out for the game against the jets due to international commitments. 11 kiwis and 1 for Fiji.

Imagine the scenes when we get rolled by wellingtons youth.... do Wellington have a youth team?

Because it's only against us, watch the ffa reschedule to help them out. If it was Sydney or both melbournes they'd leave them to the slaughter

[The Dunster]

straightup. get it done

He's a Visa player - do we have room or do we need to also move someone on ?

[hawk]

He's a Visa player - do we have room or do we need to also move someone on ?

Let's move someone on.

Nobby is a decent forward will good skills but gets out muscled all too often on the ground and in air. Kokko hasnt been on enough to be regarded as a player yet. harsh but true

[Tommyjet]

Couldn't be done till the off-season

[Wilso8948]

Marinkovic and Kalfalah are another two visas I would look at. Struggling for consistent game time in strong squads but show what they could do when they do start

[Tommyjet]

Marinkovic and Kalfalah are another two visas I would look at. Struggling for consistent game time in strong squads but show what they could do when they do start

Not a bad shout. I think our big money should be spent on a striker and a centre midfielder. The 2 you've mentioned would fit in that lower wage bracket and are a known quality to fit the remaining visa spot. All depends on how many Chinese are forced into the squad.

[hawk]

Couldn't be done till the off-season

I can handle a small wait for decent talent.

[turbojetfireV8]

I'd still prefer O'Caravan added to our squad - if Mateo gets citizenship we'll have one visa spot, and if Leilei goes back to China that would be two, but I'd expect Leilei's spot to be filled by another Chinese player (and possibly Mateo's vacancy as well, neither of which will be as good as Leilei, so as a minimum Martin needs to bring us first team u23 internationals), we could end up with no vacant visa spots if Martin insists on Chinese development players though...

[MFKS]

Marinkovic and Kalfalah are another two visas I would look at. Struggling for consistent game time in strong squads but show what they could do when they do start

I think we actually need to be looking at two blokes who can get a start for rival teams rather than sit on the bench elsewhere

Marinkovic is a liability in defence and BKF best days are behind him

Sign blokes who would be wanted elsewhere.
Not other HAL rejects

[Wilso8948]

I think we actually need to be looking at two blokes who can get a start for rival teams rather than sit on the bench elsewhere

Marinkovic is a liability in defence and BKF best days are behind him

Sign blokes who would be wanted elsewhere.
Not other HAL rejects
I'd hardly call them rejects. I'd Kalfalah as better then Austin and Ingham but for some reason they are above him. Also marinkovic is a pretty good goal scoring mid which we do not have. You have to remember these squads are far and above ours. And until Lee shows otherwise I can hardly see us spending as much on our squad as they do

[380]

Would have Dimitrijevic or Kalfalla. Pretty sure one more year and Dimitrijevic can apply for citizinship.

[Jetmaster]

Didn't know where to post this....so pissed orf.

NBN just did a spot on the Heritage Cup and spoke "Newcastle sockah legend....Col Current". That was the text ffs!

Wait till they talk to Jets Ops Manager Joel Griffin.....bogans.

[turbojetfireV8]

yeah saw that, like who pronounces current like Curran anyway, how the phuck do you make a mistake like that???

[halo se7en]

yeah saw that, like who pronounces current like Curran anyway, how the phuck do you make a mistake like that???

Autocorrect?

[Jetmaster]

Autocorrect?

On a news lower third title? Poor duty of care by one of their junior journos.

[Premy]

Didn't know where to post this....so pissed orf.

NBN just did a spot on the Heritage Cup and spoke "Newcastle sockah legend....Col Current". That was the text ffs!

Wait till they talk to Jets Ops Manager Joel Griffin.....bogans.

Meet Bunny up in Armidale on the weekend just past and he truly is a legend.

[RAM]

Meet Bunny up in Armidale on the weekend just past and he truly is a legend.

Sorry I couldn't make it - son's christening

Hope you got a decent hit out

[Premy]

Sorry I couldn't make it - son's christening

Hope you got a decent hit out

All good mate, you missed a good one.
Might do Port Mac next year.

[halo se7en]

Commentators on Fox just said Lee & Loz are off to Chile next week to visit Chilean club Audax Italiano about possible link, which may equal a Chilean player coming next season.

[turbojetfireV8]

LOLz at Rhyan Grunt and that dirty little studs-up khunt McGree getting Ange's call-up :D

[turbojetfireV8]

...and heartbreak as we won't get to see any more of those stupid facial expressions or shit hair for a while:
http://www.a-league.com.au/article/melbourne-city-star-fernando-brandan-suffers-serious-knee-injury/10j3c0vc5l00p1dmxvtjsd7h65

[turbojetfireV8]

Commentators on Fox just said Lee & Loz are off to Chile next week to visit Chilean club Audax Italiano about possible link, which may equal a Chilean player coming next season.

Herald's story: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4517711/jets-friendly-the-start-to-chile-relationship/?cs=3398

Sounds promising actually if we get some decent loan players (with the understanding we are only prepping them for the CSL)

[Jeterpool]

Herald's story: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4517711/jets-friendly-the-start-to-chile-relationship/?cs=3398

Sounds promising actually if we get some decent loan players (with the understanding we are only prepping them for the CSL)

It wouldn't really be any different that what we currently do. Our squad turns over pretty much every 3 years and Visa players are lucky to see out a season.

The average appearances a player makes for the club, assuming they make an appearance, is 28 matches.

[OmeletteDuFromage]

BK's put on a bit?

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17211820_1719208958092966_6973875898762788447_o.jp g?oh=4c50706a94ada82544542a27ecb85384&oe=59282037

[MFKS]

BK's put on a bit?

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17211820_1719208958092966_6973875898762788447_o.jp g?oh=4c50706a94ada82544542a27ecb85384&oe=59282037

Gee whiz

[plague]

BK's put on a bit?

https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/17211820_1719208958092966_6973875898762788447_o.jp g?oh=4c50706a94ada82544542a27ecb85384&oe=59282037

I've seen him plenty in off seasons past and he's been bigger.

Must get on the Michelle Bridges program when it's time to suit up.

[Hunter403]

Looks like he's been raiding the food rescue truck

[Hunter403]

Neville to Perth in a swap for Risdon according to 442

[Jeterpool]

Neville to Perth in a swap for Risdon according to 442

I remember talking with some people about seeing this happening when risdon rejected the contract. They keep their local drive

[Jetmaster]

For those interested. Fox just showed Ljubo at the game this evening talking with Musky.
After the game there will be a report on him and his battle with depression over the last couple of years.
Must see TV.

[belchardo]

at first I thought somebody had punched ross aloisi, turns out he was the puncher.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-20/adelaide-united,-brisbane-roar-tunnel-altercation-at-hindmarsh/8368430

an official punching another official after the match...should be made to sit out for the next 12 months if FFA want to send a proper message.

[plague]

should be made to sit out for the next 12 months if FFA want to send a proper message.

Should be made to coach the Jets for 12 months if they really want to punish him.

[Jeterpool]

Should be made to coach the Jets for 12 months if they really want to punish him.

He's got the mongrel for it.

[Jeterpool]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4542455/david-lowe-an-inconvenient-truth/?cs=306

Lowey brings up some points that have been well discussed on this forum about the "haves and have-nots".

However, he fails to address the manner in which the team have been playing the most of the season as another reason we have missed the finals yet again.

[pv4]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4542455/david-lowe-an-inconvenient-truth/?cs=306

Lowey brings up some points that have been well discussed on this forum about the "haves and have-nots".

However, he fails to address the manner in which the team have been playing the most of the season as another reason we have missed the finals yet again.

Lowey wrote this:


For me, comparisons are odious

But for the x amount of paragraphs leading up to that line, he:
- used the word "compare" once.
- defines the divide in the "haves and have nots".
- specifically groups the Jerks with the Mariners & Wellington (and get this, for comparison sake).
- singles out Graham Arnold & Sydney FC multiple times.
- relates his arguments to ANOTHER CODE, specifically bringing up Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm, and their respective coaches.
- highlights Gui Amor's failings this year compared to last year.

I guess I'm going to have to agree with Lowey - comparisons are odious.

This article is solely about him defending his mate Jones, and basically nothing else. He's arguably done it in a way that can be agreeable, don't get me wrong, but it's just too easy to see thru it all IMO.

[MonkeyKplunk]

"While the top teams’ best five to seven players don't count against the salary cap, meaning that their eighth best player potentially earns the same as the best player at those clubs within the cap, it's hard to see much changing."

That's just telling of the major issue with the HAL at the moment really.

I'm reluctantly going to have to agree with Lowey on some points. For others though, he seems to still be looking through those rose coloured glasses.

[Grimario]

"While the top teams’ best five to seven players don't count against the salary cap, meaning that their eighth best player potentially earns the same as the best player at those clubs within the cap, it's hard to see much changing."

It's almost as if Lowey uses the foz, steals all my information and turns it into an opinion piece.


PS why does it look like Jones is sitting next to a mannequin? Is he selling Jets jerseys on the side?

[q-money]

more information about the woman sitting next to jonesy pls

[Jeterpool]

more information about the woman sitting next to jonesy pls

That's his daughter, Adrianna, isn't it? She was playing for Adelaide W-League team this season after leaving the Jets.

[pv4]

more information about the woman sitting next to jonesy pls

Pretty sure it's Adrianna aka AJ, his daughter. Definitely do not find her facebook page..

[plague]

more information about the woman sitting next to jonesy pls

It's Lisa Loeb, folk singer.

[StannyCFCJET]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/newcastle-jets-cement-link-with-chile-powerhouse/hp62e62c4zxj1p4puhre2b2ux

Thoughts everyone?? looks like were becoming a feeder club for China

[q-money]

hey these blokes are coming 8th as well, looks like we share the same values i.e. lack of ambition, talent

i wonder if their management have the same contempt for their fans as ours do?

[Jeterpool]

http://www.a-league.com.au/article/newcastle-jets-cement-link-with-chile-powerhouse/hp62e62c4zxj1p4puhre2b2ux

Thoughts everyone?? looks like were becoming a feeder club for China

At least it is starting to become clearer what our club's business model is - will we make the top 6 in the balance sheet league?

I suppose this is the way of modern football. I guess it is a realisation it restricts the manager of the team to only 3 visa spots they can choose, because we need one for a Chinese player and the other for a Chilean player.

[StannyCFCJET]

At least it is starting to become clearer what our club's business model is - will we make the top 6 in the balance sheet league?

I suppose this is the way of modern football. I guess it is a realisation it restricts the manager of the team to only 3 visa spots they can choose, because we need one for a Chinese player and the other for a Chilean player.

Wait we have 5 visas spots?

[Grimario]

Wait we have 5 visas spots?

No wonder you are terrible at FM.

Kokko, Brown, Nobby, Leilei and Poljak (who will apparently become Aus soon).

[StannyCFCJET]

No wonder you are terrible at FM.

#RIP. Thought it was 4 foreigners?

[The Dunster]

For the younger people here that don't know Chelsea FC used to be absolutely useless as a football team until they got an owner with deep pockets and replaced all their shit players with foreign talent.
I'd like to see the rules changed so the Jets could do the same thing - All foreign players, owner with deep pockets, and absolutely no local / domestic players in the squad unless they are good enough.
Get rid of the Salary Cap as well and remove the ridiculous concessions with respect to Marquee players of all different flavours, forcing clubs to meet a quota of youth players / under 21's.
As far as Youth Leagues go - Get rid of them as well. Local associations can develop junior talent and they can on sell them to any Senior team wanting their services - globally or domestically.
None of this growing the local game or doing it for the future of the Socceroos shit - Just give us a team capable of winning the A-League and Asian Champions League - or don't bother us at all.
It should never be up to the A-league clubs to feed the national team - It's a completely different business model and should be treated as such.

EDIT: And this playing in summer shit needs to be reviewed as well.

[StannyCFCJET]

For the younger people here that don't know Chelsea FC used to be absolutely useless as a football team until they got an owner with deep pockets and replaced all their shit players with foreign talent.
I'd like to see the rules changed so the Jets could do the same thing - All foreign players, owner with deep pockets, and absolutely no local / domestic players in the squad unless they are good enough.
Get rid of the Salary Cap as well and remove the ridiculous concessions with respect to Marquee players of all different flavours, forcing clubs to meet a quota of youth players / under 21's.
As far as Youth Leagues go - Get rid of them as well. Local associations can develop junior talent and they can on sell them to any Senior team wanting their services - globally or domestically.
None of this growing the local game or doing it for the future of the Socceroos shit - Just give us a team capable of winning the A-League and Asian Champions League - or don't bother us at all.
It should never be up to the A-league clubs to feed the national team - It's a completely different business model and should be treated as such.

Chelsea have always had sprinkles of good players and were mostly a solid mid-lower table team. And if your referring to Roman Abramovich the players in the couple of years before he took over were very good, Maybe not world class or of that level but very good

[StannyCFCJET]

But I do see your point

[Hunter403]

No problem with summer football as long as ALL games are after sunset.

[StannyCFCJET]

No problem with summer football as long as ALL games are after sunset.

Nah 5pm Sunday is the best time and nothing will ever change the fact. In fact all fans constantly beg foxsports and the FFA to play 5pm sunday and they answer us by scheduling all these 5pm games

[plague]

1.Keep the salary cap.
2. Scrap any 'marquee' criteria.
3. Let clubs sign whoever they want.
4. Introduce a luxury tax.
5. History says the rest will work itself out.

[Grimario]

1. Scrap the salary floor. At least let the have nots save lots of money instead of running at huge loss every year. Still finish in bottom 4 due to shit squad and no marquees, no change except no bankruptcy.
2. Jets shaped hats
3. Full strength beer
4. Griff

[StannyCFCJET]

Griff for next manager with Thommo and Jobe as assistants

[Frodo]

1. Scrap the salary floor. At least let the have nots save lots of money instead of running at huge loss every year. Still finish in bottom 4 due to shit squad and no marquees, no change except no bankruptcy.
2. Jets shaped hats
3. Full strength beer
4. Griff

Much Love Grim.