Daily Australian News Thread

[Jeterpool]

How do they pick the winner JP, Dunny certainly wasn't on the panel

No idea mate. Members get their own vote for an award. Davis and Adams won those.

[ForeverRed]

No idea mate. Members get their own vote for an award. Davis and Adams won those.
So Stanton is already in Jordan, he lied to the jet supporters saying he had nothing in the pipeline but was looking forward to a rest

[Jetmaster]

Girl Gypos won the GF.....shoot me!

[My2BobsWorth]

Good, rage against the machine

[plague]

Girl Gypos won the GF.....shoot me!

You need to adjust the antenna on your TV mate.

I flicked it over and it was 3-0 Victory in the 97th minute so switched off as the result seemed inevitable.


Another failure for the rectum of the country.

**** the gypo scum.

[My2BobsWorth]

The Dolan Warren awards are being televised this year, for those that like that sort of thing. The Jets have several nominees in it this year.
Tues 26th at 7PM
10play
https://aleagues.com.au/news/how-to-watch-the-2024-25-dolan-warren-awards-live-stream-a-league-best-player-full-nominations-list/

[Jeterpool]

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8976233/newcastle-jets-reject-clayton-taylor-release-request/

The Jets board have rejected a second request for a release from Clayton Taylor

[Jetmaster]

Simon Hill calling it a day...

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/massive-loss-voice-of-australian-football-simon-hill-quits-commentary-role/news-story/ad3fba455b90139873675f4509c708bd

Sad but not unexpected, he has never really been happy with the current broadcaster's direction.

Will be missed.

[evolution]

Exclusive Q&A: New Jets boss reveals plans to turn club into championship force

HIGHLY-credentialled administrator Tain Drinkwater has returned home to take charge of the Newcastle Jets.

Drinkwater has previously been the CEO of Netball NSW, overseeing Super Netball clubs Sydney Swifts and Giants, headed up the Brisbane Broncos NRLW program and held an executive position in pathways with the NRL.

From Lake Macquarie, Drinkwater has been in the job for a month. Here she answers questions from Herald football writer James Gardiner and reveals her plans for the A-League club.

JG: You held a stable executive position at the NRL, what was the attraction of the role with the Jets?

TD: It would have been easy to stay at the NRL, which has a lot of revenue to be innovative and try things. The excitement for me at the Jets was a chance to re-establish the club. The ownership group is really committed to the community. They approached me. Being a Novocastrian, I didn't imagine there would be an opportunity to return home in a sporting role at a chief executive level. I was really excited about the vision and the direction of the ownership group. They have committed to investing resources. I see it as a blank canvas and I think I can have a lot of impact and influence.


JG:You have had feet under the chair for four weeks, have you identified any areas as a priority?

TD: I have spent the last month listening to people. I have met with our staff, a lot of the female players, a few of the male players. I have caught up with the football staff and met with our commercial partners. That was to get an understanding of the business before I start making determinations on what we need to do. We have a loyal and growing fan and membership base. We have great people working in our business. We have made inroads in building trust within the community and in particular, our commercial portfolio. We are attracting people back to the club.

We need to focus on continuing to rebuild trust. The sense I get is that the Jets has been a brand that has taken things from the community. We should be giving back to the community. There is an opportunity for us to connect more broadly. We extend from Speers Point up to the Tweed and out west.

From a team perspective, I'm not going to shy away from the fact our teams have not performed. The women had some success more recently than the men. The culture we need to create has to be one of winning championships. We have 13 academy teams so that talent pipeline is strong. It is about how do we enhance the conversion rate from academy player to, in particular, the men's space?

From a business perspective, we need to develop a sustainable pathway to deliver financial stability. That will come from doing things we say we are going to do, turning up for the community, rebuilding trust and looking at broader horizons.


JG: Previous administrations have encountered money issues. How do you make the club sustainable when a lot of money has gone from A-League?

TD: We need to be lean and efficient. I use a phrase: minimum target, maximum firepower. Our plan for the next 18 months is to identify five things we are going to do really well.

Funding from the A-League is not at the level it used to be. That will be the reality for at least 18 months until a new broadcast deal is in place.

We need to tie down long-term partnerships and look at new revenue streams. What is out there that we have not considered? Explore things like a sister-club relationship, internationally. How do we grow our foundations?

It also involves working with our local partners, the state government and federal government to find a home for the Jets. What does that look like? If you had a home for the Jets, you have investment potentially from an allied health or commercial perspective, naming rights .... all those types of things. We have to be more diverse at how we look at our revenue.


JG: Membership reached nearly 9000 this season. Are you confident of hitting 10,000 for 2025-26?

TD: That is our target. We are relying on the competitive nature of Novocastrians and the broader region to get there. I want to create a sense of pride in reaching that target. Ideally there are 10,000 fans at our first home game.


JG: You have worked extensively in professional sport, but are light on experience in football. Will you have a hands-on role in signing players and the like?

TD: I am very familiar with high-performance environments and working with head coaches. The A-League men's coach coach Mark Milligan and A-League women's coach will report directly to me. We will have a general manager of football, who will be a key conduit to both coaches and will also have responsibility with the academy program.

Football has its own ecosystem. The GM of football will be part of my executive team and will have very tight relationships with the A-League coaches. The GM will provide insight and expertise around roster and salary cap management. Ultimately the coaches are held to account for the team's success. They need to do that within parameters. My job will be to support them as best I can.


JG:Player development is a hot topic, especially in the men's space. The Jets and NNSW were not represented in the Australian u17s and under-20s men's squads recently selected. What needs to be done to foster more elite men's players.

TD: I have not fully immersed myself in the development program yet but that will be an area of focus. I am meeting with NNSW CEO Peter Haynes next week. I think there is an opportunity for us to partner closer. NNSW has a catchment of 100,000 registered players. Young kids want to play for the Jets. How do we use our brand with their reach, and the amazing work they do across the state? We are stronger together rather than working in our own patches. We are a football ecosystem in the region and we should be leveraging that as one of our strengths.


JG: Will fans see the Jets wearing a new playing strip from a new manufacturer next season?

TD: We are exploring a new kit supplier. We recently went out to tender. Whoever we partner with will have the same ethos as the club. We want to be able to supply potential lifestyle ranges. We want our kits for sale at local businesses. Retail and merchandise is a key element of our growth strategy. On my second day here, I was at Newcastle airport and saw Knights jerseys for sale in a shop but not any Jets jerseys. That has to change.


JG: There are at least nine places available on the roster, can the fans expect announcements soon?

TD: Mark is keen to push the button on some of his player signings and staff additions. That will occur in the next couple of weeks.


JG: In terms of player budget, will the Jets use the full $3 million available in the salary cap and is there the potential for a marquee player?

TD: Mark wants to structure his roster in a strategic way, which I am very much aligned to. We want to be a development club but we acknowledge there will be times when we need to boost the roster. Ultimately, Mark will be accountable for his playing roster. We don't spend the full salary cap. We work within our means. We have had some really great players come through our system. We need an environment where players see us as an attractive destination. That comes from the head coach creating a high-performance environment, where people go, this is a professional set-up, I want to stay.


JG: Is producing players to sell overseas part of the business model?

TD: Yes. I think we should applaud ourselves for doing that. If you are a kid growing up in Cardiff and dream of playing for Real Madrid, start at the Jets. Come through the academy and we will help you get to where you want to go. We need to have high-performance facilities so when players come to the Jets, they will get those opportunities.


JG: High-performance units cost money. Have the owners made a commitment to ensure the club has best practice?

TD: I work within a budget that is approved by the board. I need to identify where to spend money and what is going to deliver a return on investment. If we want to perform on the field, we need to make sure our players are well looked after.


JG: Melbourne City take on Melbourne Victory in the A-League men's grand final on Saturday. City have played in five of the past six deciders. Victory have won more championships than any club. How do you bridge the gap on the bigger clubs?

TD:We have to be consistent in everything we do. That starts with me as the CEO having a clear vision for the club. We need a culture where players want to come to us because they feel valued, they trust in our support of them and we have commercial and financial stability. They know if they come to Newcastle they will get looked after in a high-performance environment, they will get great coaching, they will have a great lifestyle and they are a chance to win a championship.


Sauce: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8976835/revitalising-newcastle-jets-drinkwaters-new-vision/

[Jeterpool]

Thanks for sharing Evo.

Some very direct answers from Drinkwater there, not skirting around the issue and saying a lot while saying nothing at all.

Impressive first interview.

[belchardo]

Craig Goodwin heading back to adelaide

[plague]

Whilst I'm a firm believer in all organisations rounding up middle management and setting them all on fire, our new CEO better be ready to pull the trigger on a bunch of bullshit she's probably not used to.

There's a few councils with small man syndrome out there that may be ripe for shelling out to be the 'home of the jets'. We should be taking advantage of that.

Clown after clown thinking the Knights will give us a fair shake has been embarrassing enough.

Go get em tiger.

[My2BobsWorth]

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/ato-applies-to-wind-up-brisbane-roar-as-sports-minister-weighs-in-20250530-p5m3j1.html

Bit worrying for the league

[belchardo]

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-01/a-league-soccer-player-charged-police-alleged-betting-corruption/105363740

Just to add to the drama - another sports betting scandal, this one involving somebody from Western United.

[Jeterpool]

One news outlet has named a player they understand has been charged.

[Addios]

One news outlet has named a player they understand has been charged.

Got a yellow for the bookies. Low pay = cashies on the side

[Alton]

Here we go again, in today?s Herald NNSW chairman saying they want to work closer with Jets, yeah yeah yeah

[Jetmaster]

Timmins back to Perth official...

https://perthglory.com.au/news/midfielder-timmins-returns-for-second-spell-with-hometown-club/

[Jeterpool]

https://aleagues.com.au/news/a-league-transfer-news-steven-ugarkovic-leaves-melbourne-city-details/

[ForeverRed]

https://aleagues.com.au/news/a-league-transfer-news-steven-ugarkovic-leaves-melbourne-city-details/
Where is from ?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Where is from ?

Found an article that said his family would drive from Sydney to watch him play here.

That was from 10 years ago though when he was with us.

[Jeterpool]

Not sure. I think he has family in sydney, not sure about his wife.

I'd have him back of we were an option.

But there's rumours he's heading back to WSW

[Jeterpool]

I see Brian Kaltak's desire to test himself overseas has led him to Perth!

[mic22]

I see Brian Kaltak's desire to test himself overseas has led him to Perth!

I've heard it's not far from Europe ;)

[Jeterpool]

Jets Memberships renewals were sent out last week. An interesting move this season to change the full membership from including access to both men's and women's matches.

Those attending the ALW will not need to add it to the ALM package.

As a family who attend both ALM and ALW matches, I will be keen to see the impact this has on the crowd. The ALW crowds in Newcastle and Maitland have always been strong - I wonder if the membership structure was a driver to this. That said, I can see the viability of attempting to build the income for the ALW team through a dedicated membership too.

We will be retaining attendance at both, as will the people we sit with, so it will be intriguing to watch.

[My2BobsWorth]

Good to see the Jets are not the shit show in the off season that they usually are, Western have missed player payments twice, Adelaide have got a rat killing the club from within, undermining the coach and could result in court proceedings from a player

[evolution]

Western are in deep shit. Rumoured buyers (KAM) have apparently already been deemed as "not fit and proper" by the APL before even having submitted an official bid. That's to go with missed player payments and a FIFA registration ban on new players that they are already dealing with.

https://www.espn.com.au/football/story/_/id/45571647/aleague-waiting-western-united-sale-documentation

[Jeterpool]

Wow, not great for the players or staff there. Having witnessed it happen to us a few times you have to feel for those who are impacted.

[My2BobsWorth]

Looks like Ernie has been given the arse by FA, it's no wonder, hasn't been seen or heard from since he started. So much for the shit stirrer moniker

[ForeverRed]

Homegrown Newcastle Jets legend Nigel Boogaard will make a welcome return to the A-League club next month.

He?s set to replace Ken Schembri as the new general manager of football from 1 August.

It?s understood the Novocastrian will focus on managing the A-League Men?s (ALM) and Women?s (ALW) rosters, as well as providing direction to player development by leading the organisation?s Academy and Pre-Academy.

Born and raised in Newcastle, Boogaard?s career was spread across 16 seasons, making 122 appearances for the Jets with 121 of those as captain.

?I?m incredibly excited to be rejoining the club at such a pivotal moment,? he said.

?This region means a great deal to me.

?So, I?m honoured to have the opportunity to help shape its football future.

?With the strong backing of Maverick Sports Partners and the appointment of CEO Tain Drinkwater, it?s clear Newcastle is entering a bold new era.

?There?s a specific vision and renewed ambition to be a club that our people and communities are proud to belong to and re-establish the Jets as a competitive force in the A-Leagues.

?I?m committed to supporting our coaches and staff in developing the current and next generation of talent, while strengthening our pathway from youth to elite level.?

Drinkwater admitted Boogaard brought a wealth of experience to the organisation.

?Nigel?s made a significant contribution as a player and, now, as an executive in our business,? she said.

?His knowledge of our community, the league and club will be a key strength and we look forward to welcoming him back.

?I?d also like to acknowledge Ken Schembri, who has done a fantastic job as the general manager of football over the past 12 months.

?His commitment to the Newcastle Jets has been outstanding and we wish him all the very best for his future.?

[Jetmaster]

Could be a good move - Boogs the man is a different kettle of fish to the player persona.

Lucky enough to speak business with him several times. He is pretty cluey.

[380]

Good appt if he is to be afforded a certain level of autonomy.

[Jeterpool]

That just about leaves the decks clear of all the appointments pre-Maverick. Coaches gone, GM gone, CEO gone. This is certainly their club now.

[plague]

Coaches gone, GM gone, CEO gone.

"Fans gone"..


Sorry that was a cheap shot.

[My2BobsWorth]

One more thing to do, flush facebook brown

[Buddha]

That just about leaves the decks clear of all the appointments pre-Maverick. Coaches gone, GM gone, CEO gone. This is certainly their club now.
I thought Schembri was a Maverick appointment?

[Alton]

I thought Schembri was a Maverick appointment?
He was

[Jeterpool]

My mistake.

[plague]

Hottest 100 is technically a win for the Jets.

Mr Jeterpool please update your records.





cheers,
plague.

[Jetmaster]

What?

Isn't that on Australia Day?

[evolution]

Western United stripped of licence

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/western-united-stripped-of-a-league-licence-three-years-after-being-champions-20250808-p5mlh4.html

[Alton]

Western United stripped of licence

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/western-united-stripped-of-a-league-licence-three-years-after-being-champions-20250808-p5mlh4.html

Go and get Thurgate back now right now

[Jeterpool]

Regardless, not a good look for the league and stressful for the players involved with the uncertainty it brings.

You wonder if this is the forcing of the hands for the current owners...or the potential buyers

[Jeterpool]

Go and get Thurgate back now right now

This.

Ibusuki would be hot property too.

[My2BobsWorth]

Go and get Thurgate back now right now

Nah, we've moved on

[Maito Mitch]

Nah, we've moved on

I agree.

He's too good for us.

Keep at our level please.

[Bon]

Would LOVE to have Angus back..

[My2BobsWorth]

Archie gone to Charlotte FC on a 3 1/2 year contract
https://www.charlottefootballclub.com/news/charlotte-fc-acquires-australian-striker-archie-goodwin-from-adelaide-united-f-c

[baldrick]

Sydney Football Stadium to shut for remediation work, taxpayers won't foot bill, premier says

In short:

Sydney Football Stadium will shut for 10-weeks for remediation work to fix drainage issues which have been impacting the playing field.
The final cost of the work has not been confirmed but the premier says the venue, rebuilt in 2022, "is still under warranty".

What's next?

The work will start after the Wallabies-Argentina Test match at the venue on September 13.


Most impacted will be Sydney FC, with the A-League club having to move its first games when the season starts in October.

Premier Chris Minns said it was concerning the stadium wasn't "up to scratch" and that the surface had been impacting teams.

"So we need to get on it. Obviously that can't happen while football's taking place, and we need the stadium as we head into the final season," Mr Minns said.

American artist Kendrick Lamar will be among the first performers to use the grounds in December. New turf will then need to be laid for A-league fixtures after those events are completed.

A spokesperson for Sydney FC called moving its home games during the first three months of the season "hugely disruptive" and "financially detrimental".

"We are working closely with Venues NSW and our Members and Partners to minimise this disruption and ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone," Sydney FC said in a statement.

"Having a playing surface suitable to host top level professional football is of paramount importance to Sydney FC."



https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-17/sydney-football-stadium-to-hut-10-weeks-fix-drainage-issues/105664054

A-League shafted again.

[Jeterpool]

Hey all - for those who don't browse outside the local forums, Furns has shared a Forum hosting update. Please have a look.

https://www.newcastlefootball.net/forum/showthread.php?3430-Site-Foz-upgrades&p=283007&viewfull=1#post283007

[Jetmaster]

ATO have ordered WUN be wound up....

https://www.flashscore.com.au/news/western-united-wound-up-by-ato-after-federal-court-appoints-liquidators/zRKBXDrK/

[Jeterpool]

Sheesh....not good.

Impacts for staff, players, sponsors.

Impacts for the league with draws being made up and commitments to matches with broadcasters. Also league sponsors, I suspect.

Not all of the players will pick up contracts either.

[belchardo]

It's deja vu all over again

[My2BobsWorth]

Every cloud has a silver lining. It's not us.
Canberra, South Melbourne and Preston are all keen to replace them

[Mark325]

it's such a long shot to get Thurgate back, but the club has undergone some big changes and is definitely on the mend. If we can somehow get him back in the chaos of this, I'll be feeling incredibly confident about this team as he's for my money the best midfielder in the league

[My2BobsWorth]

If you are cooking a sponge cake, don't add Vegemite. So simple

[plague]

it's such a long shot to get Thurgate back, but the club has undergone some big changes and is definitely on the mend. If we can somehow get him back in the chaos of this, I'll be feeling incredibly confident about this team as he's for my money the best midfielder in the league

Pfffft.

Burgess 2.0 is our new crush.

Don't need any more squaddies like Thurgate.


Tell him he can come back to Newy for the victory parade.

[Jetmaster]

Rumour yesterday he is trying to get a Championship gig - if not Smurfs want him....natch :yeahright:

[My2BobsWorth]

He'd look good in sky blue, the bad haircut kings

[My2BobsWorth]

Thankfully our mate Jimmy is working for the Arabs now, at least we didn't cut his head off, arsehole. Western were always going to fail. Corruption?

[Jetmaster]

Watching the other semi now. One the thing the NPL has over A-League......food.

So wish you could chow down on a souvlaki and coffee rather than the plastic burgers and gnat's piss we get at MJS.

[Jetmaster]

Agent Haliti has been mobilised....

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/mariners-coach-mark-jacksons-authority-set-to-be-challenged-following-central-coast-arrival-of-labinot-haliti/news-story/263b7c6a831f6e436a022cf356d8bc3e

[380]

Agent Haliti has been mobilised....

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/mariners-coach-mark-jacksons-authority-set-to-be-challenged-following-central-coast-arrival-of-labinot-haliti/news-story/263b7c6a831f6e436a022cf356d8bc3e

That is not going to end well, How good.

[My2BobsWorth]

Soccer Ashes start Friday
https://aleagues.com.au/news/socceroos-new-zealand-soccer-ashes-dates-how-to-watch-when-is-it-squads-ultimate-guide/

[ForeverRed]

Soccer Ashes start Friday
https://aleagues.com.au/news/socceroos-new-zealand-soccer-ashes-dates-how-to-watch-when-is-it-squads-ultimate-guide/

Anyone having trouble with paramount tonight

[plague]

WU officially out for next season.

Licence in hibernation pending some further bullshit to be played out.

Love it.

[Jetmaster]

1898

[plague]

Western United........not as dead as first expected.

[Retro Jet]

This popped up in a Bing News feed.
A report on the friendly with Shitney yesterday at Valentine Sports Park
It finished 2-2

https://sydneyfc.com/news/sydney-fc-newcastle-jets-pre-season-friendly-draw/

No Jets lineup, unfortunately.

[mge61]

Coastie Scum Youth just got relegated 😂

[My2BobsWorth]

Thank God
https://wswanderersfc.com.au/news/wanderers-sign-thurgate-on-three-year-deal/

[My2BobsWorth]

Gus gone to Wanderers, that's Brill, Ugar and Gus in the mids
I posted this earlier but it disappeared into the ether
And now it's back lol

[StannyCFCJET]

Not that fussed. Gus hasn't really kicked on since leaving us

[Jetmaster]

Agent Haliti has been mobilised....

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/mariners-coach-mark-jacksons-authority-set-to-be-challenged-following-central-coast-arrival-of-labinot-haliti/news-story/263b7c6a831f6e436a022cf356d8bc3e

Agent Haliti has now launched "Operation Scumwash"....player payments late and tension within.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/pfa-wants-answers-about-central-coast-mariners-being-late-with-player-payments/news-story/40ce5f773c2ada25da9ffddfef587ea2

[My2BobsWorth]

Australian games in U20 World Cup in Chile is being televised on SBS, all early in the day, 6,9,10 am
https://aleagues.com.au/news/fifa-u20-world-cup-australia-squad-who-has-been-selected-details-fixtures-reaction-a-league/

[My2BobsWorth]

Poor finishing and poor refereeing cost us the Italy game. They teach them how to dive in primary school

[Jeterpool]

Membership pack arrived today. Cards are getting thinner every year and cannot comment on the fixture magnet strength because there isn't one.

Gone all out with the lanyard clip this year though.

[evolution]

Membership pack arrived today. Cards are getting thinner every year and cannot comment on the fixture magnet strength because there isn't one.

Gone all out with the lanyard clip this year though.

Must say the 5 year old is happy with the bucket hat, plush football and sticker she got in her pack.

[Jetmaster]

Agent Haliti has now launched "Operation Scumwash"....player payments late and tension within.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/pfa-wants-answers-about-central-coast-mariners-being-late-with-player-payments/news-story/40ce5f773c2ada25da9ffddfef587ea2

Latest on the "operation" - reports that Mark Jackson is off to Thailand to coach Buriram.

[Retro Jet]

Membership pack arrived today. Cards are getting thinner every year and cannot comment on the fixture magnet strength because there isn't one.

Gone all out with the lanyard clip this year though.

Mine only arrived last Monday.
'Ticket wallet' - didn't get one. I gather that's just the pouch the membership card sits in for your lanyard to snap onto?

[Jetmaster]

Latest on the "operation" - reports that Mark Jackson is off to Thailand to coach Buriram.

Confirmed today that Jackson has left to persue an "international opportunity". Central Coast are coachless just over a week before the season starts.

[Jeterpool]

Damian Zane has left the Jets, according to the Herald. Zadkovich has joined per the headline.

[ForeverRed]

Highly successful Newcastle Jets youth team coach and boys academy boss Damian Zane has parted ways with the A-League club.
Zane?s contract was up at the end of September and has not been renewed.
In a further development, former Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich is expected to join the Jets as part of Mark Milligan?s A-League coaching staff.

Zane has spent the past four years at the Jets and played a major role in the development of home-grown first-team squad members Will Dobson, Max Cooper, Xavier Bertoncello, Christian Bracco, Alex Nunes and Ben Van Dorssen.
Dobson, Cooper, Bertoncello and Bracco were key players in the Jets? history-making Australia Cup conquest.

A man accused of carjacking and brandishing a gun during a citywide pursuit has been arrested after a dramatic incident inside a CBD hotel, triggering a major police operation. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.
The Jets youth team finished fourth in the NSW NPL1, which included a three-point deduction for an administrative error in the previous season.
In 2024, Zane guided the Jets youth and under-18s to unprecedented, undefeated seasons in NSW League 2, to gain promotion to League 1.
When Milligan took the reins of the A-League squad in July, he indicated that Zane would have a greater involvement.
The Newcastle Herald understands that Zane does not intend to take a break and is now looking for a new opportunity.
Chris Zorocich, who guided NNSW side Cooks Hill to the round of 32 in the Australia Cup, is expected to take charge of the Jets youth team. He assisted Zane last season.
The youth team starts preseason training next week. The academy squads began training on Tuesday.
It is unclear who will take over as technical director of the boys academy.
On joining the Jets in 2022 after a standout coaching career in the NNSW NPL, Zane made clear it was his mission to produce more home-grown players for the club.
?You can stand on the outside and throw stones. We have all done it. But there comes a time where you have to jump on board for the kids and help them get to where they want,? Zane said. ?Something hasn?t been working because there hasn?t been enough players coming through. The talent is there.?
Zadkovich is set to return to the Jets, where he played 97 and spent two seasons as captain.
He moved into coaching and guided Broadmeadow Magic to a Northern NSW NPL premiership. He returned to the A-League as an assistant coach at Perth Glory and was promoted to head coach after Richard Garcia was sacked in 2022.
He also spent 18 months in charge at the Brisbane Roar.
The former midfielder has a long association with Milligan.
He joins Nick Stavroulakis and Jesse van Stratten on the coaching staff.
The Jets have been approached for comment.

[ForeverRed]

Damian Zane has left the Jets, according to the Herald. Zadkovich has joined per the headline.
Zads in also, I?m not happy

[plague]

Was that Zorocich news known? Or is it a new thing as well?

Did a smashing job with Cooks Hill if hes looking to step up I hope that's the right pathway and he doesn't get stuck in the mud like so many other Jets youth coaches.

Also, the return of Zads.

Brilliant.

Milligan is way too composed on the sideline. I need some arms flapping and nonsense brewing.

Looking forward to our man filling the role with aplomb.

[Alton]

Zads in also, I?m not happy
How does he keep getting a gig, Zane loss is a real negative in an otherwise positive start, would have him as an assistant ahead of Zads to work with the kids he brought through it?s a no brainer

[Jetmaster]

Of course part of the succession plan, Rubes is there incase Millsy gets a gig overseas, if successful, or sacked if not.

Rumour Zane is interviewing for the Scum job. Warren Moon has stepped in as caretaker.

[ForeverRed]

Of course part of the succession plan, Rubes is there incase Millsy gets a gig overseas, if successful, or sacked if not.

Rumour Zane is interviewing for the Scum job. Warren Moon has stepped in as caretaker.
You don?t let people like Zane just walk away, I?m interested if any thing else has happened

[ForeverRed]

How does he keep getting a gig, Zane loss is a real negative in an otherwise positive start, would have him as an assistant ahead of Zads to work with the kids he brought through it?s a no brainer
I agree, he has no form, there?s something going on to lose Zane

[mge61]

I agree, he has no form, there?s something going on to lose Zane

There?s a lot more to the story than what was in the Herald.

[Alton]

Of course part of the succession plan, Rubes is there incase Millsy gets a gig overseas, if successful, or sacked if not.

Rumour Zane is interviewing for the Scum job. Warren Moon has stepped in as caretaker.

Just heard Zane is fav for Mariners new coach

[My2BobsWorth]

I was wondering how the club would fuk this season up, and probably the next few too. Zad is top of my list for coaches to avoid, and Zane seems to be doing a great job. Typical Jets

[Jeterpool]

We've overlooked Zane quite a few times. If he has a shout at an A-League gig I can't begrudge the bloke giving it a go.

[mge61]

We've overlooked Zane quite a few times. If he has a shout at an A-League gig I can't begrudge the bloke giving it a go.

Where is the positive in letting Zaney go and bringing in Zadkovich.

[mge61]

Just a thought, not a reply to any particular post. I?m a technical dinosaur.

[Jeterpool]

Where is the positive in letting Zaney go and bringing in Zadkovich.

I don't see one. Zane had produced results and nurtured a crop of kids for the youth team.

Zads, though, is brought in to help Milligan. Zoricich is doing youth. Big shoes to fill

[StannyCFCJET]

Best option Zane got offered a first team gig and took the chance. Worst case something rotten has happened behind the scenes

[Couscous]

This is the best news since Kaz Patafta joined the Jets.

We will dominate with Zads firing up the boys. A good league performance this season under Milligan ? perhaps 4th ? before Zads takes over and wins the league next season.

[My2BobsWorth]

Maybe some sponsorship money on offer like last time, Zad is a toxin. IMHO

[mge61]

Maybe some sponsorship money on offer like last time, Zad is a toxin. IMHO

Nailed it.

[Addios]

Damian Zane has left the Jets, according to the Herald.

Good. Jets youth need way better personel after this years debacle. for starters fc should drop some weight and be a decent role model.

[StannyCFCJET]

Good. Jets youth need way better personel after this years debacle. for starters fc should drop some weight and be a decent role model.

Alot of the young players are moving into the first team and getting chances which is all that should matter, Did Zane not have a role in devloping them?

[Jetmaster]

FA season refereeing announcements.....

https://footballaustralia.com.au/news/football-australia-announces-refereeing-updates-and-developments-202526-season


In the A-League Men, for the first time, VARdict, an in-stadium system providing real-time updates on big screens during VAR checks, will be introduced which will give supporters a more transparent and engaging VAR experience".

Honest my days at games are numbered, I don't want a f***ing "engaging VAR experience".

[Jeterpool]

For VARks sake...I wonder when it will be sponsored.

[My2BobsWorth]

Maybe some sponsorship money on offer like last time, Zad is a toxin. IMHO

After I posted this, I read that there is no money for another assistant coach, so their wages would need to be covered by someone else, most likely the in laws. Milligan has known him since their teen years and thinks he can make him a better coach. I'm beginning to lose confidence in Milligan very quickly. What a shit show.

[parksey]

He is no Clayton Zane to be fair

[Jetmaster]

For VARks sake...I wonder when it will be sponsored.

Well, it was the "Maccas VAR" when they started it.

[plague]

He is no Clayton Zane to be fair

The **** is this bloke?


(love you parksey).

[StannyCFCJET]

He is no Clayton Zane to be fair

That time he sprayed Hoole as he got subbed makes him close to my favourite ever Manager/Coach we've had

[mic22]

For VARks sake...I wonder when it will be sponsored.

"Goal is disallowed: it was a MCDONALDS offside!!!" :shock:

[Alton]

After I posted this, I read that there is no money for another assistant coach, so their wages would need to be covered by someone else, most likely the in laws. Milligan has known him since their teen years and thinks he can make him a better coach. I'm beginning to lose confidence in Milligan very quickly. What a shit show.

I was really excited about Milligan until this appointment, very disappointing

[My2BobsWorth]

On a lighter note, Badalato has been named AFC Youth player of the year. Not bad. Also whispers that Western have been saved, back next year.

[plague]

On a lighter note, Badalato has been named AFC Youth player of the year. Not bad. Also whispers that Western have been saved, back next year.

Western have been accepted into the VPL in men's and youth for this season to hold them together for a hopeful A-League return the following year.

[My2BobsWorth]

Anyone planning on going to the Roar game in round 4, be aware of date and venue changes
https://aleagues.com.au/news/fixture-updates-confirmed-for-isuzu-ute-a-league-men-ninja-a-league-women-details/

[Jeterpool]

Still waiting for confirmation on our rd 5 match location too

[Jeterpool]

https://aleagues.com.au/news/david-zdrilic-departs-perth-glory-head-coach-details-latest-news-aleague-men/

Zdrillic gone. He bought that many players in his time there....crazy

[anfield]

https://aleagues.com.au/news/david-zdrilic-departs-perth-glory-head-coach-details-latest-news-aleague-men/

Zdrillic gone. He bought that many players in his time there....crazy

Timing is strange, 2 games into the season. John Aloisi is available

[StannyCFCJET]

https://aleagues.com.au/news/david-zdrilic-departs-perth-glory-head-coach-details-latest-news-aleague-men/

Zdrillic gone. He bought that many players in his time there....crazy

I don't think Perth fans will be upset with this

[380]

You gotta question Glory management here. What did they learn after two rounds that didn't know already after the completion of last season. Perth fans have every right to be filthy.

[belchardo]

Timing is strange, 2 games into the season. John Aloisi is available

Ange

[Jeterpool]

A-League's have recycled their list from the Mariners article the other week - Anastasiadis, Nick Montgomery, Hutcho (wanker), Kisnorbo...and Jon Brady as a left field option.

[Jeterpool]

You gotta question Glory management here. What did they learn after two rounds that didn't know already after the completion of last season. Perth fans have every right to be filthy.

This. The management backed him last January as he cleared out half the squad, backed him again with even more recruitment and so to bin him after 2 matches seems strange.

I always got a sense he was out of his depth however.

[Buddha]

A-League's have recycled their list from the Mariners article the other week - Anastasiadis, Nick Montgomery, Hutcho (wanker), Kisnorbo...and Jon Brady as a left field option.
Wouldn't mind having Brady on our coaching staff here. A Newy boy and did extremely well with Northampton Town including a promotion to League One.

[My2BobsWorth]

Tele saying it's between Johnny and Kisnorbo
Edit, Adam Griffiths will be interim coach till they announce someone, by the time we play them apparently

[Retro Jet]

Tele saying it's between Johnny and Kisnorbo
Edit, Adam Griffiths will be interim coach till they announce someone, by the time we play them apparently

Yep. Just in time for the 'new coach bounce'
:sigh:

[Jeterpool]

A-League's website has gone down. Maybe they haven't paid the bills!

https://aleagues.com.au/

[samcan]

Anyone planning on going to the Roar game in round 4, be aware of date and venue changes
https://aleagues.com.au/news/fixture-updates-confirmed-for-isuzu-ute-a-league-men-ninja-a-league-women-details/

Even harder to get to. Ah QLD, hot sticky sh*t one day, Satans ahole the next