Daily Australian News Thread

[Couscous]

Sorry, more Herald

It's not your fault.

[belchardo]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5248162/jets-end-finals-drought-thanks-to-late-winner/?cs=5951

herald

[belchardo]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5248927/roar-chief-slams-sub-standard-referees/?cs=4783

more herald.

roar CEO slams refereeing. makes a reasonable point about the quality of refereeing reflecting the poor management from FFA.

best line from the article:

"It's not just one occasion, two occasions - multiple occasions now that linesmen have got offside calls drastically wrong, which do turn a game.

if maccarone wasn't offside, there were millimetres in it. "drastically" is just a pathetic attempt to divert blame. and let's not mention that fox sports regularly say that the line they draw on the field is an estimate and subject to a lot of errors (camera angle, frame rate, definition/resolution). but hey, if it means that a coach (or CEO) keeps their job, i can see why they blame referees/VAR.

[Jetmaster]

I'm ok with this....the more clubs bag the refs and VAR, the more likely something might finally get done about it.

Won't happen until something goes against one of the big guns. Not surprisingly its everybody else copping it.

[MFKS]

I'm ok with this....the more clubs bag the refs and VAR, the more likely something might finally get done about it.

Won't happen until something goes against one of the big guns. Not surprisingly its everybody else copping it.

It not hard to fix

Import 2-3 refs from Europe

Just find somewhere where the wages for reffing are inferior to here.

Get them a work visa

Problem solved

Straight away the clowns here have to raise their standard's

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsbeatroar250218.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5248155/five-things-we-learned-from-round-21/?cs=306

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5248263/jets-finals-bound-but-coach-stays-grounded/?cs=12

[halo se7en]

It not hard to fix

Import 2-3 refs from Europe

Just find somewhere where the wages for reffing are inferior to here.

Get them a work visa

Problem solved

Straight away the clowns here have to raise their standard's

Considering the issues they have with EPL refs, what makes you think refs from some lower Euro league are going to be any better? And if VAR is going to overrule them half the time anyway, it doesn't matter how good they are.

[MFKS]

Considering the issues they have with EPL refs, what makes you think refs from some lower Euro league are going to be any better? And if VAR is going to overrule them half the time anyway, it doesn't matter how good they are.

I think the standard of officiating in Europe is vastly superior to the shit the HAL refs dish up

Considering how little refs can be paid in Europe and how much we pay our refs some conpetency from the FFA could see us poach quality refs easily when you factor in lifestyle wages to relocate etc

The refereeing department needs a shake up as it now bordering on shambles

It a regular event them ****ing things up these days

FFS How did Saturdays clown miss Topor barging old mate over in Injury Time ??

Cant excuse that shit

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5251935/jets-say-bring-it-on-sydney/?cs=12

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5251581/david-lowe-will-ernie-merrick-keep-his-cards-up-his-sleeve/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsriley270218.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5254531/boogaard-in-doubt-despite-positive-news/?cs=12
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5253088/riley-mcgree-hungry-for-more-after-impressive-start-at-jets/?cs=306

[leftrightout]

Ronny and Pato to return together against Phoenix...

Also, McGree is on loan. Surely we are doing all we can to sign him permanently? He has been a really excellent signing!

[belchardo]

Official RBB comment on the active support ban for the Perth game.


“We understand that WSW FC were forced into a position of taking action by the “governing body”, to appease shareholders and the media alike, although we find it utterly ironic that clubs who voted against the FFA recently, are still being bent over a barrel and flogged by Lowy, Gallop and CO. There is a clear lack of balls. Club owners and CEO’s are quick to admonish the FFA behind closed doors, but kneel down and lick their boots in the public domain. There are only a handful of people with enough balls to stand up to the FFA, the rest have sold their souls along with their dignity and respect. The fact that an exuberant display garners more attention by “football pundits” than the state of our game, should highlight the skewed vision that those who claim to love football have.

“Football in this country is in an absolute shambles. Attendance figures, interest in the league as a whole, marketing and fan engagement have been on a steady decline. The FFA are so self indulged with holding onto power, that an appeals process agreed upon in the public eye, is still yet to see the light of day. Natural justice would spell the end of the FFA’s nefarious reign. FIFA, itself a corrupt body, saw the state of football and ascertained the need to intervene.

“The sport has become nothing but a corporate product being dictated by sponsors and suits who have no knowledge of football.

“We encourage all fans across the league to support their teams in the way they see fit. This is what separates our sport from the others. Its time the fans took back ownership of this sport from the dictatorship.

“Your biggest stakeholders, the fans, will not go silently.”

good use of the word "nefarious". tossers.

[plague]

I mean they come across as an absolute bunch of tossers but are they wrong in what they are saying?

To add: did they get banned just for the tee shirts and flare? Or was there more nonsense.

[StannyCFCJET]

Apparently FFA lodged "We Sing For Wanderers" trademark

[MFKS]

I mean they come across as an absolute bunch of tossers but are they wrong in what they are saying?

To add: did they get banned just for the tee shirts and flare? Or was there more nonsense.

No they are not wrong in what they say technically correct

But having a sook about action being taken against them for ripping Pyro is pretty pathetic.
They done wrong were always going to get punished for it.

Exactly what they expect was going to happen

There are ways to raise their.points but their method is pathetic

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie280218.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5257491/ernie-says-sydney-blockbuster-not-make-or-break/?cs=12
Lowe blog
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5255227/lowedown-chat-live-with-former-socceroo-david-lowe/?cs=306

[MonkeyKplunk]

No they are not wrong in what they say technically correct

But having a sook about action being taken against them for ripping Pyro is pretty pathetic.
They done wrong were always going to get punished for it.

Exactly what they expect was going to happen

There are ways to raise their.points but their method is pathetic

Correct.
You can still protest against something without breaking the law and endangering people.
They just can't seem to see the correlation between the two

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsraaf010318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5259492/jets-say-the-more-fans-the-merrier-for-sydney-showdown/?cs=12

[hawk]

No they are not wrong in what they say technically correct

But having a sook about action being taken against them for ripping Pyro is pretty pathetic.
They done wrong were always going to get punished for it.

Exactly what they expect was going to happen

There are ways to raise their.points but their method is pathetic

rednblack monkeys trying rooly hard on the euro script

[Bon]

Sounds like a real great bloke...
Loves to spit and have a bet..

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/03/01/greek-court-punishes-roars-papadopoulos-1

[turbojetfireV8]

Sounds like a real great bloke...
Loves to spit and have a bet..

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/03/01/greek-court-punishes-roars-papadopoulos-1


Papadopoulos has established himself this season as a feared defender for Brisbane - think this has more to do with the fact he's such a lowlife dirty khunt of a player, wouldn't be surprised if he seriously injured someone with one of his two footed tackles...

[belchardo]

FFA have hit WSW brutally. several lettuces were destroyed in the discipline process.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/02/wanderers-hit-with-suspended-points-deduction-after-latest-flare-up

[turbojetfireV8]

so out of curiosity how many times have FFA sanctioned them this way now? and it worked how many times out those??

[plague]

so out of curiosity how many times have FFA sanctioned them this way now? and it worked how many times out those??

nah but serious, this is the last warning.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN, no video
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2018/03/02/merrick-fined-over-a-league-comments/
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5261415/referee-spray-costs-jets-coach-ernie-merrick-a-3000-fine/?cs=306
Men of Football lunch
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5261860/anniversary-one-for-the-ages/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Nabbout story
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5261028/jets-in-line-for-500000-pay-day-as-nabbout-gets-set-to-say-sayonara/?cs=6160
The Dill
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5261181/robert-dillon-sporting-declaration/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsbeatsydney040318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5263008/jets-coach-ernie-merrick-puts-the-boot-into-sydneys-b-grade-actor/?cs=12
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5262305/jets-deliver-special-effort-to-stun-sydney/?cs=305

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5262170/courageous-10-man-jets-outgun-sydney-2-1/?cs=6160
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5262898/nabbout-ponders-window-of-opportunity/?cs=12
Phuck off ya cheating khunt http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5263049/sydney-fc-skipper-alex-brosque-queries-penalty-call/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

The Dill
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5263154/why-the-jets-won-much-more-than-a-football-game-against-sydney-fc/?cs=6160

[halo se7en]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5262170/courageous-10-man-jets-outgun-sydney-2-1/?cs=6160
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5262898/nabbout-ponders-window-of-opportunity/?cs=12
Phuck off ya cheating khunt http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5263049/sydney-fc-skipper-alex-brosque-queries-penalty-call/?cs=12

Wow, how ****ing deluded is Brosque. He basically says that not one of the 18,000+ people in the stadium thought it was a penalty. That's one of the daftest ****ing comments I've ever heard a player say and I've heard some shockers before.

[rhysd]

Wow, how ****ing deluded is Brosque. He basically says that not one of the 18,000+ people in the stadium thought it was a penalty. That's one of the daftest ****ing comments I've ever heard a player say and I've heard some shockers before.

I thought the same. About time he got carded for his behaviou!

[WolfMan]

Gee it's hilarious hearing Sydney players and staff just assume they are going to make the Grand Final.

Odss on, they are - but it's not set in stone just yet. Nothing would make me happier (apart from us winning the lot) to see Sydney bundled out at home against whoever they draw in the Semi Final

[Jetmaster]

What does this mean?


There were a lot of contentious calls, there will be a different referee in the grand final so what happened tonight won’t happen again

Firstly, they know they are in the GF, second they know who the ref will be?

[Hunter403]

What does this mean?



Firstly, they know they are in the GF, second they know who the ref will be?

Simple, Sydney FC will choose the opponent, the location and the officials. They will also likely choose the weather...

[Couscous]

So who is this Captain Obvious multi anyway?

"Robert Dillon: Saturday's 2-1 win by Newcastle Jets over Sydney FC was a proud moment for their long-suffering fans"

[mic22]

Gee it's hilarious hearing Sydney players and staff just assume they are going to make the Grand Final.

Odss on, they are - but it's not set in stone just yet. Nothing would make me happier (apart from us winning the lot) to see Sydney bundled out at home against whoever they draw in the Semi Final

It's not just Syd Ffa players and staff, it's everywhere in the press: "Jets, City and Victory are fighting to be in the gf against Syd Ffa" or something like that.

I agree it would be highly satisfying to see them knocked out at home by a Melb team.
Pure arrogance. Karma awaits...

[Macca]

Rare article on A-League in the Guardian- even rarer about the Jets
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/05/jets-a-case-study-for-romance-of-well-functioning-a-league

[Premy]

Hypothetically, if we finish 2nd win our semi and Sydney get beat in their semi. Do we host the GF at turton road?

[lil_masi]

Hypothetically, if we finish 2nd win our semi and Sydney get beat in their semi. Do we host the GF at turton road?

Yes

[Macca]

Hypothetically, if we finish 2nd win our semi and Sydney get beat in their semi. Do we host the GF at turton road?

:popcorn:

[Alton]

Yes

Victory to finish 4th, win first final against Wanderers, beat Sydney in next final then off to Mac Jones to take on the Jets, ground record attendance with thousands left outside to watch on big screen.

[Jetmaster]

Hypothetically, if we finish 2nd win our semi and Sydney get beat in their semi. Do we host the GF at turton road?

In your dreams - will get moved to Sydney or Melbourne no matter what.

They did it to us last time.

[plague]

In your dreams - will get moved to Sydney or Melbourne no matter what.

They did it to us last time.

Hopefully Melb so I get to go.

[rhysd]

In your dreams - will get moved to Sydney or Melbourne no matter what.

They did it to us last time.

Neg. they did that because gypos couldn't host it.

No chance they'll shift a newy v victory game to Sydney

[StannyCFCJET]

Neg. they did that because gypos couldn't host it.

No chance they'll shift a newy v victory game to Sydney

They said we wouldnt host it either

[Jetmaster]

They said we wouldnt host it either

Beat me to it Stanny - spot on.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/nabboutleaving050318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5264883/andrew-nabbouts-deal-with-japanese-club-confirmed/?cs=305
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5265963/ex-jet-andrew-nabbout-on-socceroos-hit-list/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald - MRP continue the farce as official apologists for VAR
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5265922/odonovan-cops-two-match-a-l-suspension/?cs=4783

LoweDown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5264276/david-lowe-a-night-for-the-true-believers/?cs=12

[Retro Jet]

Herald - MRP continue the farce as official apologists for VAR]
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5265922/odonovan-cops-two-match-a-l-suspension/?cs=4783


Perth coach Kenny Lowe claimed Sotirio took a dive to get Sotirio sent off.
:wtf:

So, Sotirio dived to get himself sent off?
Another AAP proof reading fail...

[plague]

Neg. they did that because gypos couldn't host it.

No chance they'll shift a newy v victory game to Sydney

They'll def shift a Newy/Melb GF to AAMI because Marathon Stadium isnt big enough to host it.

[Premy]

They'll def shift a Newy/Melb GF to AAMI because Marathon Stadium isnt big enough to host it.
Turton rd holds more than Ammi park.

[Jetmaster]

Turton rd holds more than Ammi park.

He's right y'know.

[plague]

if only i was making that joke because of how stupid the FFA is and its something they'd prolly try and justify.

[plague]

10,310 posts and easily 10k of them are utter stupidity c'mon guys work with me here.

[Premy]

10,310 posts and easily 10k of them are utter stupidity c'mon guys work with me here.

I thought this was the case, I just never know with you sometimes. Sometimes you post something sensible and I have to double check to see if it was actually you.:roflz:

[380]

#factcheck

[plague]

Sometimes you post something sensible and I have to double check to see if it was actually you.:roflz:

Mods can you please delete any and all posts considered ‘sensible’ by me.

I don’t wish to be associated with such accusations.

Thank you for your service.

[belchardo]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2018/03/06/bert-van-marwijk-makes-surprise-calls-first-socceroos-squad/

nabbout and dimi named in socceroos squad. well deserved.

[plague]

Brad Jones and Tim Cahill.

Good to see us building for the future.

[Hutcho]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2018/03/06/bert-van-marwijk-makes-surprise-calls-first-socceroos-squad/

nabbout and dimi named in socceroos squad. well deserved.

and well done to Bert and Ernie

[Jetmaster]

Brad Jones and Tim Cahill.

Good to see us building for the future.

At least the baying for Holman and Wilkshire was ignored.

[goaliepersempre]

Brad Jones and Tim Cahill.

Good to see us building for the future.

I have no problem with Brad Jones... has been in fine form over the last few seasons with Feyenord + 35 year old keeper not the same as a 35 year old midfielder say for example....

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/nabboutgoodbye060318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5267727/merrick-questions-ban-as-appeal-shot-pulled/?cs=306

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5267388/jets-pair-to-push-claims-for-cup/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Boogs
www.theherald.com.au/story/5266852/a-league-season-all-but-over-for-jets-skipper-nigel-boogaard/?cs=6160
www.theherald.com.au/story/5267936/scans-reveal-tough-break-for-boogaard/?cs=306

[northern_swan]

Hypothetically, if we finish 2nd win our semi and Sydney get beat in their semi. Do we host the GF at turton road?

It will be an interesting scenario regardless. No doubt the FFA will try to screw us over should we manage to get hosting rights. If the Smurfs get to host where will they play? According to an article on the ALeague website, the GF will be played on Saturday night May 5. Waratahs have a game at Allianz at 3pm on that day & there is an NRL game there on the Sunday.

Will Sydney have to play a home GF at ANZ?

[380]

I am sure the cheating pricks at the FFA will sort something out to so there team does not suffer any disadvantage.

[Retro Jet]

It will be an interesting scenario regardless. No doubt the FFA will try to screw us over should we manage to get hosting rights. If the Smurfs get to host where will they play? According to an article on the ALeague website, the GF will be played on Saturday night May 5. Waratahs have a game at Allianz at 3pm on that day & there is an NRL game there on the Sunday.

Will Sydney have to play a home GF at ANZ?

If it's Newcastle v Sh!tney, they're gonna have to! How many from Newy would make the trip?


I am sure the Sydney FC cock suckers at the FFA will sort something out to so their team does not suffer any disadvantage.
+1...and fixed!

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5267727/merrick-questions-ban-as-appeal-shot-pulled/?cs=306

Merrick appeared to refer to comments from Sydney FC skipper Alex Brosque made after the loss to Newcastle, which included: ​"There were a lot of contentious calls, there will be a different referee in the grand final so what happened tonight won’t happen again.”
WGMG about Alex Mosque's comments are that this pr!ck assume they are already there.
Arrogant f**k...divine right all over again.

[mic22]

If it's Newcastle v Sh!tney, they're gonna have to! How many from Newy would make the trip?
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5267727/merrick-questions-ban-as-appeal-shot-pulled/?cs=306

WGMG about Alex Mosque's comments are that this pr!ck assume they are already there.
Arrogant f**k...divine right all over again.

This, and the fact that ref completely ignored Buijs' deliberate elbow to Nabbout's throat (start of 2nd half). That was pretty evident: straight red, but Nabbs, being a man and not a p***y, didn't cry or roll like a pig.
And still Brosque feels like complaining about the ref... what a w***er.

[Jetmaster]

You can see what damage that does to the A-League in terms of the mainstream.

Last night I watched Back Page on Fox....they showed the Jets goals and mentioned the game for about 30 seconds (nothing about crowd, or atmosphere or much else).

Showed the Buijs incident then went on for about 3 minutes showing clips of "sockah players" rolling on the ground.

[Macca]

You can see what damage that does to the A-League in terms of the mainstream.

Last night I watched Back Page on Fox....they showed the Jets goals and mentioned the game for about 30 seconds (nothing about crowd, or atmosphere or much else).

Showed the Buijs incident then went on for about 3 minutes showing clips of "sockah players" rolling on the ground.

Its pretty hard to draw an arbitrary line and decide what crosses it - but there's got to be a point where ridiculous and comical overacting is grounds for bringing the game into disrepute - especially here in Aus where one of the biggest complaints against the game from outsiders is that players are soft, the game is soft and everyone dives and pretends to be hurt. Giving these idiots 10 second clips to look at and use as ammunition is, as you said, damaging our game's reputation.

[380]

Buijs took things to a whole new low

[Bon]

You can see what damage that does to the A-League in terms of the mainstream.

Last night I watched Back Page on Fox....they showed the Jets goals and mentioned the game for about 30 seconds (nothing about crowd, or atmosphere or much else).

Showed the Buijs incident then went on for about 3 minutes showing clips of "sockah players" rolling on the ground.

I was watching this in a pub and thought the exact same..
Showing female AFL destroying each other, talking how hard they were, followed by heaps of clips of full grown "sokkah stars" rolling and rolling, and the laugh track from everyone.. Just made a mockery of the game..

[Jeterpool]

Buijs took things to a whole new low

Arnie must have written on the white board it was important for everyone to play their role, except he wrote it up as "play your roll", which Booo-uijs has taken literally.

[StannyCFCJET]

Arnie must have written on the white board it was important for everyone to play their role, except he wrote it up as "play your roll", which Booo-uijs has taken literally.



:lulzturtle: :lulzturtle: :lulzturtle: :lulzturtle:

[Jetmaster]

I was surprised that Simon Hill said in the Fox podcast that it was just "gamesmanship" and that you can't be certain Buijs wasn't hurt.

Peacock - "he wasn't hurt, he was cheating".

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetskanta070318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5271648/ernie-merrick-offering-insights-at-coaching-masterclass/?cs=306
Lowe's Blog
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5269302/lowedown-talk-a-league-and-newcastle-jets-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=6160

[Hutcho]

I was surprised that Simon Hill said in the Fox podcast that it was just "gamesmanship" and that you can't be certain Buijs wasn't hurt.

Peacock - "he wasn't hurt, he was cheating".
that whole podcast annoyed me.
Manliness ffs Simon Hill, we are talking about diving, simulation. Happens in the chicks game as well. **** off.

[Retro Jet]

I was surprised that Simon Hill said in the Fox podcast that it was just "gamesmanship" and that you can't be certain Buijs wasn't hurt.

Peacock - "he wasn't hurt, he was cheating".

I went looking up 1458AM (https://tunein.com/radio/ABC-NewsRadio-1458-s107708/) out of curiosity today and found my way the that very podcast!
Will be checking it out regularly now...and yes, cringed when Hill called it 'gamesmanship'.
Peacock is right.
In my books it's the scourge of the game...

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5270789/jets-look-to-winning-edge/?cs=6188

[Jetmaster]

Funny thing is I have a picture from a football mag of Bobby Charlton taking a dive.

The quote "diving is becoming an issue in modern football and needs to be addressed".

This is 1970.

[mic22]

Funny thing is I have a picture from a football mag of Bobby Charlton taking a dive.

The quote "diving is becoming an issue in modern football and needs to be addressed".

This is 1970.

I think diving is a slightly different issue: it's about trying to milk a particular situation, possibly making intentional contact with a defender to obtain a penalty, exploiting an inexperienced or clumsy defender. I don't condone or endorse diving, just to be clear, but I think it's done with a "justifiable" purpose.

Simulating an injury is on a totally different level imo: too often we see players rolling and screaming in agony, then having a quick peep at the ref, and then suddenly recover to full fitness once they see that no action is taken. In this case, ref should assess their condition after the "injury" and give a straight red if they reckon a simulation occurred. This would fix the problem.

[Jetmaster]

I think diving is a slightly different issue: it's about trying to milk a particular situation, possibly making intentional contact with a defender to obtain a penalty, exploiting an inexperienced or clumsy defender. I don't condone or endorse diving, just to be clear, but I think it's done with a "justifiable" purpose.

Simulating an injury is on a totally different level imo: too often we see players rolling and screaming in agony, then having a quick peep at the ref, and then suddenly recover to full fitness once they see that no action is taken. In this case, ref should assess their condition after the "injury" and give a straight red if they reckon a simulation occurred. This would fix the problem.

There is no ethical reason to dive, it is also just straight out cheating - I can't accept this "entitled to go down" crap. What is happening now is the same thing escalating over the decades.

[evolution]

We are now Australia's favourite team :lulzturtle:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2018/mar/08/david-squires-on-australias-favourite-team?CMP=share_btn_tw

[Bon]

We are now Australia's favourite team :lulzturtle:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/ng-interactive/2018/mar/08/david-squires-on-australias-favourite-team?CMP=share_btn_tw

:lulzturtle:

[westjet]

I think diving is a slightly different issue: it's about trying to milk a particular situation, possibly making intentional contact with a defender to obtain a penalty, exploiting an inexperienced or clumsy defender. I don't condone or endorse diving, just to be clear, but I think it's done with a "justifiable" purpose.

Simulating an injury is on a totally different level imo: too often we see players rolling and screaming in agony, then having a quick peep at the ref, and then suddenly recover to full fitness once they see that no action is taken. In this case, ref should assess their condition after the "injury" and give a straight red if they reckon a simulation occurred. This would fix the problem.

How do you suppose the ref does this - considering the arguments happening at the moment related to their ability to apply the rules of the game how do you expect them to be able to assess if a player is injured or not. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't have much training in that area. Also some times other factors can impact a players response (Im definitely not saying that was the case on the weekend) hypothetically suppose that odonovan had poked him in the eye, his actions could of been a reaction to that, how does the ref then say he was injured or not and rule on it, how do we decide what is an appropriate action to that injury. Injury shouldn't factor into the equation, if the ref thinks the action is worth a card they give it (and VAR overides them) and then match review panel can act if they deem necessary and we all move on.

[plague]

Just when the game was getting into a better place by playing on when a player goes down theatrically, along comes VAR to encourage blokes to go down to convince the ref to go back and have a look.

[Macca]

Just when the game was getting into a better place by playing on when a player goes down theatrically, along comes VAR to encourage blokes to go down to convince the ref to go back and have a look.

Sorta like when the player goes down and grabs the ball to force the ref to make a decision. Could fix it by allowing team captains to have a couple of reviews (not a fan of this).

What I also don't like is the way that they can't decide if they want VAR to be quiet and in the shadows, working behind the scenes, or if they want it to be open and part of the game. The half and half shit is annoying. Either don't involve the centre ref and don't stop play, let them do stuff behind the scenes - OR do as they currently do but show the replays on the screen when they are reviewing and let us hear the discussion between refs. Although I'm gonna lose it if I have to hear anyone say "rock and roll it for me"

[mic22]

how do you expect them to be able to assess if a player is injured or not.

I'm not saying it's always possible, but in the majority of the cases a ref should be able to assess injuries and player behaviour (unless they've never reffed a football game before...): e.g. player rolls for 10 seconds holding his leg in agony, then sprints away... pretty easy to assess I think.
You don't even have to interrupt play: let the phase finish, then show him a yellow or red (this could be done silently by VAR as well).

[turbojetfireV8]

Not Jets, Heritage Cup
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/heritagecup080318.mp4
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5273711/historic-curran-medal/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5271609/heritage-cup-to-honour-curran/?cs=6188

[StannyCFCJET]

SMH Dom Bassi. Reporting Dimi may be off to J league as well. FFS

[Mark325]

SMH Dom Bassi. Reporting Dimi may be off to J league as well. FFS

Would be in a rough spot to lose two starting 11 players in the lead up to the finals

[The Dunster]

I'd rather lose players to better leagues than have 23 players no other club wanted.

[Jetmaster]

Would lose alot of goodwill built in Newcastle though. We need to keep a good team to the end of the season not half way through it.

If this did happen the reaction would be more terse. Not happening to others.

Maybe we really have played our grand final.

[380]

The downside to a well performing club and its players.

Given Dimi is within a short and curly of making it to Russia he would be best looking like a standout week after week here at the Jets as opposed to going elsewhere at this point in time. Same with Nabs, If he does not get game time in the J League he can kiss that opportunity goodbye with his inclusion in this 29 man squad the closest he is going to get.

[sammydog]

We still have Roy, Vargas and Rodriguez to come back and McGree to slot into the midfield.

I would hate to see Dimi leave, but I think we have cover.

Unfortunately this will be the way in the a-league until we can compete financially with the other asian leagues.

[plague]

im assuming Petratos doesnt have a buy out in his contract though?

might make this one a bit more sticky.

[StannyCFCJET]

im assuming Petratos doesnt have a buy out in his contract though?

might make this one a bit more sticky.

Mckinna says he doesn't

[Jetmaster]

The downside to a well performing club and its players.

Given Dimi is within a short and curly of making it to Russia he would be best looking like a standout week after week here at the Jets as opposed to going elsewhere at this point in time. Same with Nabs, If he does not get game time in the J League he can kiss that opportunity goodbye with his inclusion in this 29 man squad the closest he is going to get.

Agree with this...right now it is an advantage to be a big fish in a small pond. Fringe players os can drop off the radar. I'll bet if he stayed in Korea and was doing well Dimi wouldnt be in the squad now. BUT...maybe Bert has the Pim attitude about the A-League?

Dimi tried Korea and came back with his tail between his legs. Jets took him back and he has turned his game around. Just had a baby and the clan is close...might have to re-sign Kosta for the greater good.

This would not look good to the local bandwagoners who dont understand the economics of football though.

[StannyCFCJET]

Agree with this...right now it is an advantage to be a big fish in a small pond. Fringe players os can drop off the radar. I'll bet if he stayed in Korea and was doing well Dimi wouldnt be in the squad now. BUT...maybe Bert has the Pim attitude about the A-League?

Dimi tried Korea and came back with his tail between his legs. Jets took him back and he has turned his game around. Just had a baby and the clan is close...might have to re-sign Kosta for the greater good.

This would not look good to the local bandwagoners who dont understand the economics of football though.

**** those people.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I think nabbouts high octane approach would benefit the national team. Sure he might not have the consistently or experience of other candidates but his work ethic would be a huge plus.

I agree with the sentiments. I didn’t think nabbout would go tbh. If the squad was announced before the offer came do you think he would have gone?
Definitely know he’s getting consistent game time, scoring goals and in form.


Same applies to Dimi. Wait out the season at least. Make sure you keep playing, performing well.

[turbojetfireV8]

Mckinna says he doesn't

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5275891/dimi-wont-join-nabbout-in-japan-jets/?cs=306

[halo se7en]

Apparently at a coaching session today with Ernie held for the public, he was very clear that Dimi was going nowhere.

[Jetmaster]

Spotless Stadium like a morgue tonight.

RBB have spat the dummy.

Ned on the Mini RBB...."wouldnt it be funny if one of those kids ripped a flare"

[StannyCFCJET]

Spotless Stadium like a morgue tonight.

RBB have spat the dummy.

Ned on the Mini RBB...."wouldnt it be funny if one of those kids ripped a flare"

**** them. Their showing how much their club means to them

[hawk]

SMH Dom Bassi. Reporting Dimi may be off to J league as well. FFS

Stupid red and blue cunce

[turbojetfireV8]

got to keep in mind, apart from no release clause, Dimi has already had a less than happy stint in at a large Asian club feeling homesick etc, he might not be as keen to jump in with his eyes closed this time round (Japan and Korea still have the same issues as far as language barrier and totally different cultures to an Aussie/Euro lifestyle, if Dimi couldn't feel at home in Korea Japan isn't going to be an ideal move either, he may not be interested at this stage of his career in anywhere except perhaps Europe)

[halo se7en]

got to keep in mind, apart from no release clause, Dimi has already had a less than happy stint in at a large Asian club feeling homesick etc, he might not be as keen to jump in with his eyes closed this time round (Japan and Korea still have the same issues as far as language barrier and totally different cultures to an Aussie/Euro lifestyle, if Dimi couldn't feel at home in Korea Japan isn't going to be an ideal move either, he may not be interested at this stage of his career in anywhere except perhaps Europe)

Don’t forget his wife just had a baby and he has family here. It would take an awful lot for him to pack up and move.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Don’t forget his wife just had a baby and he has family here. It would take an awful lot for him to pack up and move.

I'm sure he's on decent coin here. Settled in. Wife & kid. No release clause.

I don't see him moving anywhere until this season, or his contract is up.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmonday120318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5279445/a-league-joeys-dream-season-takes-new-twist-for-jets-trip-across-ditch/?cs=306
LoweDown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5279848/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN's story about Ernie's masterclass the other day
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/ernieclinic100318.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/erniechat130318.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5281698/a-league-consistency-key-as-jets-eye-more-records/?cs=12
Not Jets
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5282804/jennings-proud-to-be-part-of-npl/?cs=306
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/nnswlaunch130318.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie140318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5285215/in-form-jets-attacker-moves-a-step-closer-to-booking-socceroos-spot-for-world-cup/?cs=6160

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5285253/ronny-cleared-for-takeoff/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsleave150318.mp4
Brymora (commentary missing)
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/brymorachat150318.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5286732/newcastle-forced-into-four-fold-changes/?cs=12
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5286195/shabow-travels-to-new-zealand-for-newcastle-jets-instead-of-brown/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5286753/jets-petratos-wants-more/?cs=6160

[Jetmaster]

Ernie in mix for Smurf job according to Slater....bizarre.

[belchardo]

Ernie in mix for Smurf job according to Slater....bizarre.

pfft, i thought they'd be going for guardiola.

[380]

Ernie in mix for Smurf job according to Slater....bizarre.


Slater just throwing some grenades to destabilize things here for his other half.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5288611/a-league-phoenix-flyers-on-merricks-radar-as-jets-close-in-on-acl/?cs=6160
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5288607/newcastle-jets-defender-out-to-show-he-is-more-than-a-stopgap-measure/?cs=306
The Dill's off his meds again
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5289067/robert-dillon-its-time-for-a-knights-jets-double-header/?cs=12

[Jetmaster]

Citeh draw...win tomorrow and top 2 is almost assured.

[rhysd]

Citeh draw...win tomorrow and top 2 is almost assured.

We need one more win to assure us of top 2 placing

[Jeterpool]

If victory win as well as a win for us they can still equal our points tally with an inferior goal difference of 17

[plague]

Citeh draw...win tomorrow and top 2 is almost assured.

Except until we get busted for salary cap rorts and sent back down with the other crap clubs.

[Wilso8948]

Except until we get busted for salary cap rorts and sent back down with the other crap clubs.

Don't be such a twat!

WE are the ONLY crap club!

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsbeatphoenix180317.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5289755/hoffman-strikes-as-jets-edge-out-wellington-to-snare-asian-champions-league-spot/?cs=6160
Shitney's carrot to Merrick
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5290655/sydney-fc-deny-chasing-ernie-merrick-to-replace-graham-arnold/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Bert not interested in becoming skyblue
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5290349/merrick-laughs-off-big-money-sydney-switch/?cs=12

[Jetmaster]

Expected a good one liner from Ernie. Was hoping for..."of course you want to coach the best team, so why would I leave here".
Near enough.

[380]

Ernie does not have a big enough ego for that mob. He would be the odd one out amongst all those self righteous up there own poop shoots upstarts.

[turbojetfireV8]

Surprised? :arse:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5293252/brosque-avoids-ban-over-spitting-incident/?cs=4783

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetslatest190318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5293199/jets-top-gun-offers-advice/?cs=12
LoweDown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5293613/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=12

[belchardo]

Surprised? :arse:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5293252/brosque-avoids-ban-over-spitting-incident/?cs=4783

shocked. genuinely shocked.

seriously though, how did they prove papadopolous' intent?

[mic22]

"the matter is being dealt with internally."
What matter, exactly? The non-spitting?
Farcical. And Syd FFA and their supporters complaining about referees is just surreal.
Broskue deserved a red even before the spitting, for his gesturing (like pointing the finger at his head...), ref was just spineless.
Karma is hitting them too early though... they'll have time to regroup.

[Poshpom]

Surprised? :arse:
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5293252/brosque-avoids-ban-over-spitting-incident/?cs=4783

Never saw Bill & Boz tonight, what was Boz's opinion?

[Jetmaster]

Never saw Bill & Boz tonight, what was Boz's opinion?

Boz and most of the Fux crew had already said no case to answer for the same reasons.

[Poshpom]

Boz and most of the Fux crew had already said no case to answer for the same reasons.

Cheers, surely he has a case to answer for 'Bringing the game into disrepute' for his total lack of respect for the official, just another in the long line of incidents that Sydney seem to get away with that leave a sour taste

[Grimario]

Cheers, surely he has a case to answer for 'Bringing the game into disrepute' for his total lack of respect for the official, just another in the long line of incidents that Sydney seem to get away with that leave a sour taste

Brosque has been a foam at the mouth scream at officials kind of captain for as long as I can recall. Shows no respect, ever.

[halo se7en]

The article on Fox took the cake with Bozza saying... “there’s 20 metres between Brosque and the referee. We can speculate but how do we know he wasn’t looking at someone in the crowd or someone on the bench? Come on!”

So we can’t speculate that he was spitting in the direction of the ref 20m away, who he had literally just given a verbal spray, yet we can argue that he was spitting in the direction of someone on the bench or in the crowd!? ****ing what? That makes no sense nor does it make it any better.

[Jetmaster]

Here we go...Brosque getting a red against the Jets for being a khunt 10 years ago.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TLrXTXcl-8

So much to enjoy in this vid but go to 4.10 for the fisticuffs, diving, headbutts and red card.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetshoffman200318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5295348/clear-to-take-off-first-flight-from-newcastle-to-adelaide-this-week/?cs=12
The Hoff
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5296591/a-league-hoffman-puts-happiness-ahead-of-money-as-jets-chase-title/?cs=5951

[Tommyjet]

Awesome viewing. Tears shed. A-league is definitely floundering compared to those days

[Roundball Enthusiast]

And we thought the refereeing was bad in todays game. Hoooooly shit they were bad back then. hahah

[Premy]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/simon-hill-on-aleagues-foreign-player-rules-changes-must-be-made-to-get-quality-over-equality/news-story/711e5d8c4f6071add4820d19f3167ed6

I find it quite hard to argue against what Hill is saying here. Also I'm a huge fan of the 3+1 rule.

[hawk]

It’s not just Sydney FC that stand to lose next season.

Melbourne Victory have already earmarked James Troisi as one of their marquees for next season
https://www.foxsports.com.au/footbal...820d19f3167ed6


Well fk you ffa puppet Simon dill Hill and your big player cry fest.

Your kiss ass big clubs are going to have eat an extra bag and train up junior talent for a change.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie210318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5298448/newcastle-jets-merrick-poised-to-pitch-ronny-into-pilots-seat/?cs=306

[The Dunster]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/simon-hill-on-aleagues-foreign-player-rules-changes-must-be-made-to-get-quality-over-equality/news-story/711e5d8c4f6071add4820d19f3167ed6

I find it quite hard to argue against what Hill is saying here. Also I'm a huge fan of the 3+1 rule.

Simon Hill forgot to mention that the Chinese clubs are often backed by state owned businesses and that a similar situation exists in other Asian competitions as well. He alludes to it all operating like a competitive free market but nothing could be further from the truth.

The salary cap is an issue because the rules are flexible for the bigger A-League clubs and it would seem at their whim as well. He's happy when Sydney are winning, and crying foul when they are not.
I'm not for or against regulation but I think Simon Hill has got it wrong.
Sydney are losing in the ACL because the referees aren't giving them licence to foul the shit out of their opposition like they can in the A-league.
If Sydney were allowed to kick the shit out of the Asian clubs without being penalised like they do the A-league teams, then Hill would probably be banging on about how wonderful things are and crapping on about Sydney FC being the benchmark in Asia.

[380]

Simon Hill forgot to mention that the Chinese clubs are often backed by state owned businesses and that a similar situation exists in other Asian competitions as well. He alludes to it all operating like a competitive free market but nothing could be further from the truth.

The salary cap is an issue because the rules are flexible for the bigger A-League clubs and it would seem at their whim as well. He's happy when Sydney are winning, and crying foul when they are not.
I'm not for or against regulation but I think Simon Hill has got it wrong.
Sydney are losing in the ACL because the referees aren't giving them licence to foul the shit out of their opposition like they can in the A-league.
If Sydney were allowed to kick the shit out of the Asian clubs without being penalised like they do the A-league teams, then Hill would probably be banging on about how wonderful things are and crapping on about Sydney FC being the benchmark in Asia.

Bingo. And so evident in there first hitout in the ACL where the ref was having none of there A League fouling BS.

[turbojetfireV8]

No footage on NBN's site of the Ronny segment tonight
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5300668/vargas-is-ready-for-take-off/?cs=6160
Lowey's blog
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5295721/lowedown-talk-a-league-and-newcastle-jets-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=6160
Dimi
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5299402/petratos-message-from-new-socceroos-coach-loud-and-clear/?cs=6160

[Jetmaster]

2nd signed and sealed....well done Perf!

[belchardo]

2nd signed and sealed....well done Perf!

wow, if you had posted this as a prediction for the season we would have put you in the insane asylum...

well done jets. but you've built up our expectations now, so anything less than the toilet seat is going to be a disappointment now! :brrr:

[turbojetfireV8]

Ivan back for to cover for the Hoff
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5304431/newcastle-jets-vujica-set-for-recall-after-hoffman-sees-red/?cs=306
Herald Jets Red coverage
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5302771/a-league-jets-stunned-by-adelaide-to-end-premiers-plate-hopes/?cs=6160

[380]

wow, if you had posted this as a prediction for the season we would have put you in the insane asylum...

well done jets. but you've built up our expectations now, so anything less than the toilet seat is going to be a disappointment now! :brrr:

This and still full price shirts. Gee Ernie has a lot to answer for.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5306300/a-league-jets-locked-in-second-spot-and-earn-shot-at-asian-champions-league/?cs=12
LoweDown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5307407/david-lowe-why-the-jets-crashed-in-adelaide/?cs=12

[Macca]

Love the info about Lawrie's talks with Leganes and the possibility of forming a relationship there. Would be great stuff.

[Jeterpool]

Love the info about Lawrie's talks with Leganes and the possibility of forming a relationship there. Would be great stuff.

Agree. Hopefully it's more successful than the link with Audux Italiano but it's exciting all teh same and something we can offer most other clubs can't

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmerrick270318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5310597/final-approach-merrick-focused-on-taking-momentum-into-play-offs/?cs=12
Ljubo news
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5308366/ljubo-milicevic-relishing-role-on-smaller-stage-at-blues/?cs=306

[Couscous]

Love the ljube.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetskanta280318.mp4
Herald Lowe blog
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5307563/lowedown-talk-a-league-and-newcastle-jets-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Roy
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsroy290318.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5315177/jets-striker-roy-odonovan-says-he-has-been-typecast-as-an-irish-hooligan/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald Kanta
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5312988/a-league-kanta-in-line-for-new-role-as-merrick-looks-to-tap-into-game-smarts/?cs=6160

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5315690/a-league-jets-coach-ernie-merrick-looks-at-big-picture-with-ronny-vargas/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsfollow020418.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5319206/a-league-merrick-not-banking-on-boogaard-return/?cs=12
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5316763/a-league-jets-coach-doesnt-push-panic-despite-second-heavy-loss/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5316974/city-land-psychological-blow-with-big-win-over-jets/?cs=6160
LoweDown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5317666/the-lowedown-jets-need-to-regain-momentum-for-final-approach/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetstues030418.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5320957/a-league-merrick-confident-jets-will-come-good-when-it-counts/?cs=6160

[belchardo]

news regarding the FIFA/FFA stuff:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/04/fifa-to-appoint-independent-chair-to-lead-ffa-reform


The working group will include four representatives of the state federations, two from the A-League (https://www.theguardian.com/football/a-league) clubs, one from Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and one FFA board member.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/braincancerjets030418.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowe's blog
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5321472/lowedown-talk-a-league-and-newcastle-jets-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=6160

[Jetmaster]

Muskhunt in line for Urawa job..

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/04/04/muscat-mix-urawa-red-diamonds-coaching-job

Interesting since he flicked Nabbs from Victory a few years ago.

[mic22]

Muskhunt in line for Urawa job..

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/04/04/muscat-mix-urawa-red-diamonds-coaching-job

Interesting since he flicked Nabbs from Victory a few years ago.

Dimi 2.0... Nabbs will be back in July and we earned 500k in the process 😁

[belchardo]

Muskhunt in line for Urawa job..

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/04/04/muscat-mix-urawa-red-diamonds-coaching-job

Interesting since he flicked Nabbs from Victory a few years ago.

TWG a few days late with their april fool's joke.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald - Taggart on Newcastle
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5324270/a-league-taggart-returns-to-newcastle-hunting-more-glory/?cs=306

[halo se7en]

Herald - Taggart on Newcastle
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5324270/a-league-taggart-returns-to-newcastle-hunting-more-glory/?cs=306

*Yawn* Do they just recycle this same story every time Perth come here??

[Jetmaster]

*Yawn* Do they just recycle this same story every time Perth come here??

October's story...

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4964600/taggart-feels-back-to-his-best/

[Jeterpool]

That'd be no

[hawk]

Dimi 2.0... Nabbs will be back in July and we earned 500k in the process ��

and we threw away a GF. terrible trade off

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/ernienbrownie050418.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5326433/ernie-tells-jets-to-shoot-first-ask-questions-later/?cs=12
Nathan Brown praises Ernie for working on tight budget
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5325957/newcastle-united-as-coaches-trade-secrets/?cs=306

[Jetmaster]

Dillon...

First article originally had us is an "eight team finals series".

Second his ongoing vision of the Knights and Jets working together, though it only ever seems to come up when the Jets are in a position of strength.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBNhttp://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsperth070418.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5327136/a-league-coach-ernie-merrick-warns-jets-risk-finals-embarrassment-unless-they-improve/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie090418.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5329627/a-league-coach-issues-warning-to-flatlining-jets/?cs=6160
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5331796/a-league-derby-ideal-timing-for-jets-as-merrick-looks-to-find-right-combinations/?cs=12
LoweDown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5332382/david-lowe-jets-must-go-back-to-basics/?cs=12

[StannyCFCJET]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie090418.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5329627/a-league-coach-issues-warning-to-flatlining-jets/?cs=6160
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5331796/a-league-derby-ideal-timing-for-jets-as-merrick-looks-to-find-right-combinations/?cs=12
LoweDown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5332382/david-lowe-jets-must-go-back-to-basics/?cs=12

Nooooo Merrick we need Kanta back in midfield

[Jetmaster]

Merrick has reviewed games from mid-season when the Jets were functioning at their best

ie - when Kanta was in the midfield. Fair dinkum, if Kanta does not return to the mids we may as well put the cue in the rack now.

Even the Scum will have a field day.

[leftrightout]

ie - when Kanta was in the midfield. Fair dinkum, if Kanta does not return to the mids we may as well put the cue in the rack now.

Even the Scum will have a field day.

Could you imagine, at the start of the year
you would be saying that about kanta and our semi final chances?

[Jeterpool]

Nooooo Merrick we need Kanta back in midfield

I had my little rant about this on the pod last night. He needs to be in midfield - that can't be stressed enough. If Brown was fit, I could probably handle it - but he's not so Kanta needs to come back in.

[Wilso8948]

I had my little rant about this on the pod last night. He needs to be in midfield - that can't be stressed enough. If Brown was fit, I could probably handle it - but he's not so Kanta needs to come back in.

Can see him playing Mgree and Uga centrally. Not saying its the way to go but I think that's how they've been training and it wasn't a coincidence Mcgree went back there last game.

[Macca]

Can see him playing Mgree and Uga centrally. Not saying its the way to go but I think that's how they've been training and it wasn't a coincidence Mcgree went back there last game.

Brown being injured is such a shame for us at the moment, with Merrick seemingly wanting Kanta in the backline for some more experience and organisation - we really need another person bringing some leadership in the middle of the park, which I don't think Stevie does. While I think he and McGree are both good players, i think they both would play better paired with someone telling them what to do.

I'm a bit disappointed also that Topor apparently hasn't been able to take over leadership responsibilities from Boogs, or not as well as Nigel was doing it. Its not an issue I would have anticipated.

[Jeterpool]

Can see him playing Mgree and Uga centrally. Not saying its the way to go but I think that's how they've been training and it wasn't a coincidence Mcgree went back there last game.

And we actually looked better when that happened. McGree played better when he had the players in front of him, not when he was playing with his back to goal

[Tommyjet]

Mcgree has played a fair chunk of his young career in the central mid position and even anchoring the midfield many times, especially national youth teams. Merrick has been reluctant to move him because of his workrate where he is playing is much higher than both champness and Pato. If kanta stays in defence then we must replace cowburn with mcgree. He is the best option in the squad other than kanta. Even above brown.

[Jeterpool]

Mcgree has played a fair chunk of his young career in the central mid position and even anchoring the midfield many times, especially national youth teams. Merrick has been reluctant to move him because of his workrate where he is playing is much higher than both champness and Pato. If kanta stays in defence then we must replace cowburn with mcgree. He is the best option in the squad other than kanta. Even above brown.

It's a viable option and I am starting to convince myself this is the right move if Ernie is going to leave Kanta in the defence.

[Alton]

It's a viable option and I am starting to convince myself this is the right move if Ernie is going to leave Kanta in the defence.

Cowburn cannot be picked again.

[Cunning stunts]

i rate Cowburn as good as Paul Kohler when we last came second

[rhysd]

i rate Cowburn as good as Paul Kohler when we last came second

That’s okay, but we are no longer playing against season 3 standard defences.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5334089/lets-go-to-the-video-rival-teams-focus-on-shutting-down-jets-danger-man/?cs=5951

[Cunning stunts]

That’s okay, but we are no longer playing against season 3 standard defences.

Paul Kohler was the biggest passenger that year.

Just like Cowburn is now

[rhysd]

Paul Kohler was the biggest passenger that year.

Just like Cowburn is now

Oh deary. I missed the point. Carry on!

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5337530/newcastle-jets-duncan-playing-for-keeps-in-f3-derby/?cs=6160
Lowe's blog
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5335474/lowedown-talk-a-league-and-newcastle-jets-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=6160

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN last night
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsduncan110418.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmcree130418.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald - Roy on F3
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5341015/a-league-jets-striker-expects-hostile-reception-in-f3-derby/?cs=6160

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswin150418.mp4
Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5342576/ruthless-jets-bounce-back-to-form-with-thumping-win-over-mariners/?cs=5951
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5342764/a-league-jets-hit-turbo-button-to-destroy-mariners/?cs=12
Kanta
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5343023/hamstrung-defender-in-doubt/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Ernie Weekender article
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5332352/ernie-merrick-on-the-ball-and-with-a-smile/?cs=6160

[Jetmaster]

Today is semi tix sale day for members.

https://membership.newcastlejets.com.au/finals?camefrom=EMCL_2218735_95157903

So silver and gold all become "Category A" with the same inflated price - nice one FFA.

And Bay 1 is the only stand bay that is GA - that will be a squeeze for active support.

Top deck Eastern not open for sale just yet.

Away fans in Bay 10 pay $15 less than home fans in Bay 51 opposite....they'd better fill it.

[MonkeyKplunk]

Ridiculous.

Pay $160 for 14 home games, and then pay $53.35 (a MASSIVE $5.65 discount!) for a finals game.
FFA are so unbelievably out of touch

[halo se7en]

Today is semi tix sale day for members.

https://membership.newcastlejets.com.au/finals?camefrom=EMCL_2218735_95157903

So silver and gold all become "Category A" with the same inflated price - nice one FFA.

And Bay 1 is the only stand bay that is GA - that will be a squeeze for active support.

Top deck Eastern not open for sale just yet.

Away fans in Bay 10 pay $15 less than home fans in Bay 51 opposite....they'd better fill it.

The price hike isnt great but tough shit to the people who now want to stand with active support when they haven’t all season. Active support barely fills a quarter of the bay most of the time.

Victory are the only away fans from the top 6 likely to make an appearance.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN mentioned Kanta's hammy tear but can't see the story on the website

Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5344450/a-league-merrick-maps-out-grand-plan-for-jets-do-or-die-final/?cs=12
LoweDown
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5345852/the-lowedown-jets-back-in-the-title-race/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

The price hike isnt great but tough shit to the people who now want to stand with active support when they haven’t all season. Active support barely fills a quarter of the bay most of the time.

Victory are the only away fans from the top 6 likely to make an appearance.

I'm just happy I can get my own seat this time without having to look and see an opposition supporter sitting in it come game day...

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on Boogaard
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5346262/a-league-d-day-looms-for-jets-skipper-in-bid-to-play-grand-final-qualifier/?cs=6160

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie170418.mp4
Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5348983/a-league-merrick-leaves-jets-selection-door-open/?cs=306

[Roundball Enthusiast]

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/ernie-extends-merrick-helm-until-201920

Boss is back for another year.

[Mark325]

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/ernie-extends-merrick-helm-until-201920

Boss is back for another year.

Best decision Jets have made, next season he’ll get to pick out fresh players to fill the current gaps and I’m confident in Merrick to do that and lead us to another good season

[StannyCFCJET]

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/ernie-extends-merrick-helm-until-201920

Boss is back for another year.

Boogs got a 1 yr deal as well

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on awards night
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5347940/a-league-petratos-rewarded-for-sparking-jets-attack/?cs=12

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/18/sydney-fc-condemn-allianz-pitch-after-asian-champions-league-exit

a bit of ACL news on sydney bitching about the pitch...

loved this line from adrian: “We have very important games - a semi and of course grand final - so we expect and I believe we’ll play on the good pitch.”

[MonkeyKplunk]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/apr/18/sydney-fc-condemn-allianz-pitch-after-asian-champions-league-exit

a bit of ACL news on sydney bitching about the pitch...

loved this line from adrian: “We have very important games - a semi and of course grand final - so we expect and I believe we’ll play on the good pitch.”

I love their cockiness considering they lost to us and Brisbane and then only just recorded wins against Perth, Mariners and Victory.
God I hope they lost their semi

[belchardo]

Herald on awards night
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5347940/a-league-petratos-rewarded-for-sparking-jets-attack/?cs=12

from that article: "He opened his account in the first round and finished the regular season with 10 goals to go with 11 assists and a league-high 62 shot assists."

when is a pass a "shot assist", and when is it just a pass? and if you put a killer ball through and the person you've passed it to doesn't take the shot, is that a "shot assist"? do the subsequent shots have to be on target to count towards your "shot assist" tally?

so many questions...

[Jeterpool]

from that article: "He opened his account in the first round and finished the regular season with 10 goals to go with 11 assists and a league-high 62 shot assists."

when is a pass a "shot assist", and when is it just a pass? and if you put a killer ball through and the person you've passed it to doesn't take the shot, is that a "shot assist"? do the subsequent shots have to be on target to count towards your "shot assist" tally?

so many questions...

And chance created, "big chance", Key pass...so subjective.

[halo se7en]

And chance created, "big chance", Key pass...so subjective.

Pretty sure Hoole lead one of those vague categories last season with us.

There was also an article about our game against scum and how we were finding form again and showing we had a great chance to topple Sydney in the GF. Everyone’s forgetting they have a match to play in between.

[plague]

from that article: "He opened his account in the first round and finished the regular season with 10 goals to go with 11 assists and a league-high 62 shot assists."

when is a pass a "shot assist", and when is it just a pass? and if you put a killer ball through and the person you've passed it to doesn't take the shot, is that a "shot assist"? do the subsequent shots have to be on target to count towards your "shot assist" tally?

so many questions...

Yeah it's almost as if you need to watch the games to decipher the stats.

or disregard the stats like a normal person and just watch the game.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsawards180418.mp4
Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5350864/a-league-jets-skipper-vows-to-put-team-first/?cs=306

[Jetmaster]

Yeah it's almost as if you need to watch the games to decipher the stats.

or disregard the stats like a normal person and just watch the game.

I'm with Plague....only wanna know how many goals we score, how many wins and how many points.

As Metallica said....nothing else matters.

[plague]

I'm with Plague....only wanna know how many goals we score, how many wins and how many points.

As Metallica said....nothing else matters.

{Insert James Hetfield "yeaaahhhh" sound here}

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetshoff190418.mp4
Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5352728/a-league-hoff-turns-clock-back-for-jets-finals-fling/?cs=306

[Couscous]

The club I'm playing with this season has started publishing its golden boot and silver boot (assists) table after each round.

Is this the new normal?

[belchardo]

The club I'm playing with this season has started publishing its golden boot and silver boot (assists) table after each round.

Is this the new normal?

jesus, what club volunteer has time to organise shit like that?

[Alton]

jesus, what club volunteer has time to organise shit like that?

A Uni team !!

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5355816/jets-skipper-boogaard-a-60-40-chance-for-play-off/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN no audio
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleague4web210418.mp4

[Tommyjet]

Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5355816/jets-skipper-boogaard-a-60-40-chance-for-play-off/?cs=12

Some interesting quotes from Merrick regarding Ronny. 'Moved him around a bit (positionally) and he did well'.
At aek Athens Ronny did play wide a fair bit

[Wilso8948]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/blog/2018/04/22/why-newcastle-jets-are-champions-league-needs

This bloke will be fired in the morning. Can't have him writing that shit...

[Macca]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/23/melbourne-city-eye-shedding-a-league-albatross-as-pieces-come-together

City already a lock for the grand final and ACL qualification.

[plague]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/blog/2018/04/22/why-newcastle-jets-are-champions-league-needs

This bloke will be fired in the morning. Can't have him writing that shit...

oh look, smarmy 'BIG CITY' journo trotting out the same old tired 'novocastians love their sport.........blue collar........working class town........BHP closed......'

my god these pricks are insufferable.

Wankers like this are why Trump won.

[Couscous]

oh look, smarmy 'BIG CITY' journo trotting out the same old tired 'novocastians love their sport.........blue collar........working class town........BHP closed......'

Nick Houghton grew up in rural Queensland and lived in Coffs for a few years.

[plague]

Nick Houghton grew up in rural Queensland and lived in Coffs for a few years.

oh great, so its even worse. hes spent 2 mins in a capital and become a full wanker.

he should know better.

[hawk]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/apr/23/melbourne-city-eye-shedding-a-league-albatross-as-pieces-come-together

City already a lock for the grand final and ACL qualification.


What minute will city get their penalty(ies)?

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie230418fixed.mp4
Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5358595/record-crowd-just-the-ticket-for-jets-a-league-finals-return/?cs=305
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5358288/newcastle-jets-set-for-do-or-die-clash-against-hoodoo-team-city/?cs=12
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5359436/captains-run-jets-skipper-nigel-boogaard-likely-to-play-semi-final/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

LoweDown
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5359617/the-lowedown-why-im-tipping-the-jets-to-beat-city/?cs=306

[belchardo]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie230418fixed.mp4
Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5358595/record-crowd-just-the-ticket-for-jets-a-league-finals-return/?cs=305
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5358288/newcastle-jets-set-for-do-or-die-clash-against-hoodoo-team-city/?cs=12
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5359436/captains-run-jets-skipper-nigel-boogaard-likely-to-play-semi-final/?cs=12

well done NNSWFF moving all games from friday night.

i didn't realise that boogs had done his calf as well. that (along with brown's calf) worries me a lot before such a big game.

[MonkeyKplunk]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/04/23/boogaard-gets-green-light-jets-semi

Boogs into the side.

[MonkeyKplunk]

"We know the formation and the style we'll play ... there won't be too many changes from that last game when we scored eight goals against the Mariners but there's always places up for grabs."

I'll take that as the only change will likely be Boogs in for Kanta, and Ronny onto the bench

[Mark325]

So he's talking about our team being back to full fitness and only playing missing is kanta, but there's been no update on Wayne Brown. Is he back as well or what's happening with him

[Jetmaster]

So he's talking about our team being back to full fitness and only playing missing is kanta, but there's been no update on Wayne Brown. Is he back as well or what's happening with him

He is training but not considered this week - if we got to the GF then perhaps if we were desperate.

[Tommyjet]

So he's talking about our team being back to full fitness and only playing missing is kanta, but there's been no update on Wayne Brown. Is he back as well or what's happening with him

Brown himself tweeted that he is back in full training but I heard they were rather annoyed with him when he told them his calf was good but only lasted 10 min as a sub

[hawk]

Brown himself tweeted that he is back in full training but I heard they were rather annoyed with him when he told them his calf was good but only lasted 10 min as a sub

for sure fk him for that

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsroy240418.mp4
Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5362583/a-league-focused-jets-staying-ground-on-finals-mission/?cs=12
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5362638/jets-focus-on-finals-mission/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5364688/a-league-jets-get-down-to-business-in-search-for-success/?cs=12
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5364753/legend-craig-johnston-says-home-crowd-support-is-crucial-for-the-jets/?cs=12
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5364550/jets-legend-joel-griffiths-sees-crowd-reliving-grand-times/?cs=12

[belchardo]

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/ffa-drops-ticket-prices-for-finals-in-response-to-poor-crowds-20180425-p4zbn9.html


It is understood approximately 10,000 tickets had been sold for the Big Blue as of Wednesday evening, while a crowd of about 18,000 is expected in Newcastle on Friday night.

FFA have absolutely no grounds to move the final if we win tomorrow night and sydney lose.

10,000 tickets sold for the "biggest rivalrly in football". ****ing pathetic.

[evolution]

FFA have absolutely no grounds to move the final if we win tomorrow night and sydney lose.

Not that I'd put it past the corrupt FFA, but we hosted an Asian Cup semi-final involving the Socceroos here - surely anyone could see Newy is more than capable of hosting an A-League GF should it happen.

[Jetmaster]

In 2008 we knew a few weeks in advance that the GF would be moved....no mention this time.

We will outdraw both finals in Melbourne combined tomorrow night - no more argument.