Daily Australian News Thread

[MFKS]

Jets Yoof won the Hong Kong 7s repecharge trophy

So we can put that with our toilet seat and Singapore Sixers titles


Trophy cabinet needs dusting off

[turbojetfireV8]

Jets Yoof won the Hong Kong 7s repecharge trophy

So we can put that with our toilet seat and Singapore Sixers titles


Trophy cabinet needs dusting off

https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5414370/jets-youth-side-finish-strongly/?cs=12

[plague]

Jets Yoof won the Hong Kong 7s repecharge trophy

So we can put that with our toilet seat and Singapore Sixers titles


Trophy cabinet needs dusting off

Griff delivers again.
Hail Griff.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/footywrap210518.mp4

[The Dunster]

Great Effort by the young Jets.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN (no audio except Nabbout speaking)
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/socceroos230518.mp4

[Jetmaster]

Maitland Council to formally approach Jets and Mariners for a trial match.

https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/5424***/push-for-jets-and-mariners-derby-in-maitland/?cs=171

The "Marvel Stadium" in Melbun.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-24/marvel-stadium-rebrand-polarises-punters/9794932?section=sport

[halo se7en]

Maitland Council to formally approach Jets and Mariners for a trial match.

https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/5424***/push-for-jets-and-mariners-derby-in-maitland/?cs=171

The "Marvel Stadium" in Melbun.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-24/marvel-stadium-rebrand-polarises-punters/9794932?section=sport

Helluva a lot better than 1300-Smiles-Stadium up in Townsville.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Goodwin back to Adelaide

[turbojetfireV8]

More general from the Herald
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5429852/encyclopedia-of-socceroos-confirms-hunter-regions-reputation-as-rich-football-nursery/?cs=6188

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald Jets friendlies lined up
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5436526/a-league-in-demand-jets-to-meet-adelaide-in-griffith-friendly/?cs=306

[belchardo]

Herald Jets friendlies lined up
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5436526/a-league-in-demand-jets-to-meet-adelaide-in-griffith-friendly/?cs=306

this is far too organised for my liking.

[Jeterpool]

this is far too organised for my liking.

Going to Madrid...far out!

[halo se7en]

I feel like that article should have lead with the info on the tournament in Spain. That’s far more interesting than playing a-league opposition for the 600th time.

[plague]

I feel like that article should have lead with the info on the tournament in Spain. That’s far more interesting than playing a-league opposition for the 600th time.

Exactly:
Imagine telling everyone your team is going to play in the city where the worlds 3rd greatest ever player currently lives.

Instead we get "yo, we going bush to play that other team again".

Middleby cocking it up again.

[StannyCFCJET]

Ray Gatt on twitter says we made an offer for Leroy George

[plague]

Ray Gatt on twitter says we made an offer for Leroy George

Wow so Bobo is gonna be a Jet.
Interesting.

[Jeterpool]

Ray Gatt on twitter says we made an offer for Leroy George

Made an offer? As in past tense?

[StannyCFCJET]

Made an offer? As in past tense?

Yeah recently. George rejected a few Aleague Clubs. He's chasing big bucks

[MFKS]

Ray Gatt on twitter says we made an offer for Leroy George

Bloke is ****ing trash apparently

Gypo CEO Out
Bert Out


Next thing you will be telling me these ****s have resigned Boogaard

[MFKS]

Yeah recently. George rejected a few Aleague Clubs. He's chasing big bucks

So why were we offering him a gig then ??

[belchardo]

Yeah recently. George rejected a few Aleague Clubs. He's chasing big bucks

could you imagine plagues explosion of rage if we had signed him...

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald: Ljubo v Lawrie round 2 :sparring:


https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5438408/ljubo-stands-firm-on-reaction-to-jets-snub/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Sorry, Nabbout story as well
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5438473/world-cup-nabbout-fuelled-by-maclarens-late-call-up-to-socceroos-camp/?cs=6160

[MFKS]

Herald: Ljubo v Lawrie round 2 :sparring:


https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5438408/ljubo-stands-firm-on-reaction-to-jets-snub/?cs=306

Cant believe thge Gypo CEO hasnt said

NO COMMENT

All he has done is given legs to a petty personal dispute that shouldnt really being played out in the local media

[The Camel]

Cant believe thge Gypo CEO hasnt said

NO COMMENT

All he has done is given legs to a petty personal dispute that shouldnt really being played out in the local media

Hey hey hey. We are not overhauling the entire squad, sacking coaches and generally being an all round circus this off season. Please give us some entertainment. CEO and Ljubo just giving the fans some excitement

[Jeterpool]

Distracts from Jets-Shaped hat too much for my liking

[plague]

could you imagine plagues explosion of rage if we had signed him...

Would rejoice TBH.
Knowing we are letting good players go and signing trash like this bloke means the Jets are getting back to normal and I want have to go to as many games next year.

I hope we sign Leeroy, Arzani and all the other trash in the league.

[goaliepersempre]

Going to Madrid...far out!

might just have too.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald (hope the Ruskies don't cancel their visas...)
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5444672/petratos-nabbout-off-to-world-cup/?cs=306
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5445123/jets-confident-world-cup-will-make-petratos-a-better-player/?cs=12

[Jeterpool]

Herald (hope the Ruskies don't cancel their visas...)
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5444672/petratos-nabbout-off-to-world-cup/?cs=306
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5445123/jets-confident-world-cup-will-make-petratos-a-better-player/?cs=12

Someone needs to tell Dill that's Taggart played for the Socceroos at a world cup in 2014. Dimi is not the first since 74 but makes for a cool story

[The Camel]

Someone needs to tell Dill that's Taggart played for the Socceroos at a world cup in 2014. Dimi is not the first since 74 but makes for a cool story

Didn't he sign for Fulham before the WC

[Jeterpool]

Didn't he sign for Fulham before the WC

By my research he signed for Fulham on June 29th after playing in the final Socceroos game against Spain on June 23rd. He was a Jets player when he went to the World Cup.

There'd be a thread on it in the forum too.

[The Camel]

By my research he signed for Fulham on June 29th after playing in the final Socceroos game against Spain on June 23rd. He was a Jets player when he went to the World Cup.

There'd be a thread on it in the forum too.

I trust you above my failing memory and the Dill's research skills

[evolution]

By my research he signed for Fulham on June 29th after playing in the final Socceroos game against Spain on June 23rd. He was a Jets player when he went to the World Cup.

There'd be a thread on it in the forum too.

This (https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27995389) article announces the signing on 24 June 2014, which was the day after our last game against Spain.

Can't remember if he was still on contract with us or not but hadn't signed with Fulham prior to the World Cup, so the Dill is wrong.

[plague]

Would it have killed the Jets twitterbook operator to show Nabbout some love too?

[evolution]

Would it have killed the Jets twitterbook operator to show Nabbout some love too?

Definitely should have. He was with us for all of the 2016/17 season + over 2/3rd's of the last one, and scored a fair chunk of our goals in that time to boot.

[MFKS]

Would it have killed the Jets twitterbook operator to show Nabbout some love too?

We have a Gypo running the club

Be thankful we havent folded yet

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN tonight
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/diminabbout040618.mp4

[lil_masi]

Jets get about 370k for dimi n nabbout being selected in the WC. 2nd most after City

[Jeterpool]

Jets get about 370k for dimi n nabbout being selected in the WC. 2nd most after City

That's terrific reward for the club. What a time to have a great season.

[plague]

Jets get about 370k for dimi n nabbout being selected in the WC. 2nd most after City

Who pays the clubs? This cash coming from FIFA?

[halo se7en]

I didn’t even know it was a thing. But why less than City? Or are FIFA paying a billion to City for the privilege of seeing Arzani?

[The Dunster]

I didn’t even know it was a thing. But why less than City? Or are FIFA paying a billion to City for the privilege of seeing Arzani?

I think it's calculated using an autonomous variable multiplied by the number of evades.

[Grimario]

I didn’t even know it was a thing. But why less than City? Or are FIFA paying a billion to City for the privilege of seeing Arzani?

Got to do with duration at club over a certain period of time. Arzani has been at City longer than Dimi or Nabbout with us.

[goaliepersempre]

You also get paid for days away from the club... well thats how I know some teams in Switzerland are getting cash... so the longer in the comp the more compensation.

[MFKS]

Jets get about 370k for dimi n nabbout being selected in the WC. 2nd most after City

Being that this is an unexpected bonus i think i.know how the club should spend the 370k


All 370k should be invested in supplying members with Jet shaped hats

Make it happen Gypo CEO

[The Dunster]

Surely this talk of 370k is a piss take ?

[Grimario]

Surely this talk of 370k is a piss take ?

Nope. Behind paywall - https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/football/world-cup/aleague-clubs-who-field-players-at-world-cup-to-land-153-million-in-new-fifa-compensation-system/news-story/310ef655edb6c410dcc543f668da0f05

Newcastle Jets = $360,400
Dimi Petratos $195,400
Andrew Nabbout $171,000


A-LEAGUE clubs will reap a minimum $1.53 million World Cup windfall thanks to generous new compensation being paid by FIFA for Russia 2018 participants.

Melbourne City and Newcastle Jets are the biggest winners under a complex formula, that will land them $440,000 and $360,000 respectively.

Daniel Arzani’s meteoric rise has proven lucrative for City, who’ll net a staggering $300,000 after Bert van Marwijk picked him in the final 23-man squad.

It pays off their Arzani investment and then some, with City believed to have spent around $110,000 on the winger – his annual salary has been $47,000 per annum for the past two seasons. His wage rises to almost $140,000 next season.

City will also receive an unexpected $147,000 for Tim Cahill, with the “Club Benefits Programme”, which rewards World Cup players’ clubs of the past two years.

The Jets have benefited for van Marwijk’s faith in Dimi Petratos and Andrew Nabbout, netting $196,000 and $170,000 respectively.

It virtually covers the Jets’ costs, with Petratos and Nabbout – while he was at the club - earning $200,000 and $100,000 per season respectively.

When Nabbout’s $500,000 transfer is factored in they’ve made a handsome profit, while Japanese club Urawa Red Diamonds will get an instant $120,000 return on their Nabbout investment.

Sydney FC will receive $253,000 for Matt Jurman ($155,000) and Danny Vukovic ($98,000) while Josh Risdon’s switch to Western Sydney has netted the Wanderers $196,000 – similar to their hitherto outlay for the right-back.

Despite not having a player at the World Cup, Brisbane Roar are set for a $159,000 boon via former attackers Jamie Maclaren ($98,000) and Petratos ($61,000).

Melbourne Victory missed out a $270,000-plus bonanza when James Troisi missed the cut, but they’ll still bank $47,000 thanks to former players Mark Milligan ($41,000).

Josh Risdon (R) gave the Wanderers and Glory a handsome cash injection. Perth Glory’s role in Risdon’s international emergence will be rewarded with a handsome $100,000 cheque.

Overseas clubs will mainly benefit from the Socceroos’ qualification, with Celtic (Tom Rogic), Bursaspor (Aziz Behich), Luzern (Tomi Juric), Feyenoord (Brad Jones) and QPR (Massimo Luongo) receiving the full $300,000 whack for their players as they’ve been there for the past two years.

Mile Jedinak (Aston Villa) and Milos Degenek (Yokohama F Marinos) will bank their clubs in excess of $250,000.

City will cash in on Tim Cahill despite the star’s ugly exit from the club. The total distributions will rise if the Socceroos can advance to the knockout phase, with $11,270 (US$8530) on offer for each player’ club(s) for every extra day they compete at the World Cup beyond the group phase.

The initial “total per player” amount is multiplied by the number of days each player is at the World Cup, starting two weeks before their opening game.

FIFA’s US$209 million total distribution has risen substantially from Brazil 2014 (US$70m) and South Africa 2010 (US$40m), when it was introduced.


More info on it here: https://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/footballdevelopment/proffootballdept/02/92/32/03/fifaworldcupbenefitsprogram_neutral.pdf

[Jetmaster]

Dimi is the gift that keeps on giving.

[MFKS]

Most importantly it seems the Gypo ****s got nothing despite supplying most of the starting X1

Lol

[plague]

Most importantly it seems the Gypo ****s got nothing despite supplying most of the starting X1

Lol

this fact cant be emphasised enough.

even when they are 'successful' they are still broke ass poor people.

just wish somehow FIFA gave McBreen a payment for 'services to football'.

bahhahahahahahahahahahha

[turbojetfireV8]

https://www.newcastlejets.com.au/news/player-departure-mario-shabow

Shabow Gone

https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5454253/a-league-mario-shabow-leaves-jets-to-join-rivals-mariners/?cs=6160

https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5455099/a-league-newcastle-jets-roster-spot-opens-for-next-season/?cs=6160

[Jetmaster]

Oh we can't have this....

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/robbie-slater-southern-expansion-would-harm-sydney-fc-and-their-bid-should-be-ruled-out/news-story/ae01f759a8c04ff8f36c20fe366748cf

[boz-monaut]

normally I'd want whatever Robbie Slater doesn't

but this is just Fox v SBS and I'm not taking sides

I'd rather Sydney doesn't get another team but that's never going to happen

(I'm almost, but not quite, not allowing this many double negatives in a single post, but it's close enough to not making any sense anyway)

[plague]

yeah **** Robbie Slater and Craig Foster, but that bid does look stoopid.


wish we had a 2nd Newy team in the comp so we could swatch live stink every weekend instead of every 2nd.

when are those mongs from Nothern gonna put on a power grab and do something just as stupid.

[The Camel]

normally I'd want whatever Robbie Slater doesn't

but this is just Fox v SBS and I'm not taking sides

I'd rather Sydney doesn't get another team but that's never going to happen

(I'm almost, but not quite, not allowing this many double negatives in a single post, but it's close enough to not making any sense anyway)

I have no issues with Sydney getting a 3rd team but Macarthur playing out of Campbelltown seems like the logical choice to me

[MFKS]

'We're going backwards'- Ange Postecoglou slams Australian football development.Because The former Socceroos coach is worried about the long-term future of football in Australia

He is precisely right though in every thing he says though

We are going backwards
Our code is struggling more tgan it needs to be due to the failings of the HAL and FFA

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald - Griff's thoughts on WC
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5460311/worlds-apart-jets-socceroos-to-learn-worth-against-first-class-french/?cs=6160
Nabbout
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5461438/nabbout-in-striking-distance-for-first-shot/?cs=6188

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald - Curran on '74 WC and this year's Jets reps
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5463661/soccer-curran-relives-memories-of-74-world-cup-on-eve-of-russian-tournament/?cs=6188

[turbojetfireV8]

Nabbout
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5468134/nabbout-looms-as-strike-weapon/?cs=6160

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jun/18/channel-nine-left-with-no-summer-sport-after-pulling-out-of-tennis-talks

Gallop, get on whatever bloody transport you need to right f'ing now and go and talk with 9!!!!!!

[380]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jun/18/channel-nine-left-with-no-summer-sport-after-pulling-out-of-tennis-talks

Gallop, get on whatever bloody transport you need to right f'ing now and go and talk with 9!!!!!!

He would f^&* it up just like every other thing he has done in this game and in his previous role at the other mob. He needs to go , like yesterday.

[MonkeyKplunk]

Santalab departs Wanderers

https://www.a-league.com.au/news/santalab-departs-wanderers

[evolution]

Santalab departs Wanderers

https://www.a-league.com.au/news/santalab-departs-wanderers

Joined Perth: https://www.a-league.com.au/news/santalab-adds-firepower-glory

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

James Donachie left Victory.
Marcin Budzinski left City.

[MFKS]

Hearing Berisha is leaving VARtree

Apparently off to Japan

[Tommyjet]

Mcgree has joined melb city on loan 😕

[Jeterpool]

mcgree has joined melb city on loan ��

what!!?!?!?!?!?! f**k

I reckon Leige, seeing how successful the loan was and how cheaply we got the loan (as Lawrie has said), wanted either a fee or more of the wage covered and we couldn't cover it while City could.

[Tommyjet]

Yep those are my thoughts too. Still disappointing

[mic22]

Mcgree has joined melb city on loan 😕
WTF :(
Should have been a priority...

[Jeterpool]

WTF :(
Should have been a priority...

We were talking to Leige, as Lawrie said. If we can't match what the loaning club wants, or what the player wants then we've tried what we can. We don't have much squad space, so you'd assume cap space is pretty tight. Plus McGree came for a pittance (again what Lawrie has said to us on the pod) so we were going to have to pay much more to get him again this season.

I reckon we tried but couldn't meet the (justified) demands from either or both parties.

[halo se7en]

That's hugely disappointing. I was okay to see him return to Belgium but watching him suit up against us will suck.

[StannyCFCJET]

That's hugely disappointing. I was okay to see him return to Belgium but watching him suit up against us will suck.

This is why we need the Salary cap otherwise every player of this talent goes to Melbourne City

[StannyCFCJET]

Warren Joyce got in contact with me […] I could see that this Club is going places, and I want to be here winning more trophies. Getting young players in and creating a good, stable base as a club is an important thing to do, and I’m excited to be part of it.”

So out club wasnt going places? Didnt have good young players or a stable environment? and Trophies? We finished higher then City FFS. Mcgree thanks for ya service but get ****ed.

[Macca]

Warren Joyce got in contact with me […] I could see that this Club is going places, and I want to be here winning more trophies. Getting young players in and creating a good, stable base as a club is an important thing to do, and I’m excited to be part of it.”

So out club wasnt going places? Didnt have good young players or a stable environment? and Trophies? We finished higher then City FFS. Mcgree thanks for ya service but get ****ed.

What do you want the kid to say?

"Yeah, look, I didn't really care where I got loaned out to, just wanted to start every game. These guys were happy to pay my agent and club more money for me, so here I am"

[StannyCFCJET]

What do you want the kid to say?

"Yeah, look, I didn't really care where I got loaned out to, just wanted to start every game. These guys were happy to pay my agent and club more money for me, so here I am"

Don't act like your previous club was trash

[Macca]

Only going off your excerpt, but he didn't mention the Jets at all. He said pretty much what every player joining a club says - that he talked to the coach, likes what he heard and is keen to be a part of the club.

You're trying way too hard to get offended.

[380]

Just another young bloke getting advice from self interest types whispering in his ear City group like the real thing is going to come calling NOT.

[StannyCFCJET]

Lawrie on Twitter says his gf will be going to Uni in melbourne so I can understand if he's gone to be close to her

[Jetmaster]

Lawrie on Twitter says his gf will be going to Uni in melbourne so I can understand if he's gone to be close to her

Oh christ....he's 19. First isn't your last though you think it is.

All comes down to money and women.

[The Dunster]

Dead to me the second it signed with city.

[MFKS]

Lawrie on Twitter says his gf will be going to Uni in melbourne so I can understand if he's gone to be close to her

Tinder still works in Newy FFS

[plague]

Lawrie on Twitter says his gf will be going to Uni in melbourne so I can understand if he's gone to be close to her

Gypo is the bloke who genuinely believes that every ex-girlfriend who broke up with him was honest when she said "its not you, its me".

[baldrick]

Dead to me the second it signed with city.


Riley who ?

[mic22]

Aaaaah... love... :wtf::soapbox:

[plague]

why are we concerned with a bloke from Adelaide that played O/S and is getting loaned to a team in another state?

hes got nothing to do with our club.

[The Dunster]

Two greatest jets goals.

1. Griff in the 2008 grand final against gypos.
2. Hoffmans Scorpion kick against City in 2018 semi final.

[Jeterpool]

Two greatest jets goals.

1. Griff in the 2008 grand final against gypos.
2. Hoffmans Scorpion kick against City in 2018 semi final.

:rof:

[StannyCFCJET]

Virgili getting second chance at Jets

[Jetmaster]

Wait until one certain foz fave sees this!

[Mark325]

So he’s doing our China tour in July.

I personally always thought he hadn’t lots of potential and am kinda happy to see him given a second chance, see how he goes

[MFKS]

Wait until one certain foz fave sees this!

Arzani Lite v 2.0


He actually would be appealing to Bert due to his speed and Berts chosen style of play
Add in the fact he is cheap wage wise

It will be more of a case whether Bert can teach him some skills and get his best out of him

I doubt it

[380]

Virgili getting second chance at Jets

FMD is all i got to say to this. At least he will win the sprints at training that is about it.

[Jetmaster]

Ernie has nous.

Kanta 2.0 anyone?

[Couscous]

Nabbout 2.0

[plague]

Aus out of in fifa world cup 2018 in Russia

Big, if true.

[halo se7en]

Big, if true.

Depends how their next group game goes tbh.

[plague]

Depends how their next group game goes tbh.

Gotta hear both sides imo.

[pv4]

Gotta hear both sides imo.

Sauce?

[halo se7en]

Sauce?

You never can tell.

[samus]

Ben Halloran now a free agent. Could be a decent pickup.

http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/ben-halloran-departs-j-league-side-v-varen-nagasaki/1477f56cwh7qy1cjeuqsg6tuci

[Jeterpool]

Ben Halloran now a free agent. Could be a decent pickup.

http://www.goal.com/en-au/news/ben-halloran-departs-j-league-side-v-varen-nagasaki/1477f56cwh7qy1cjeuqsg6tuci

Would be a terrific pick up!

[The Dunster]

Would be a terrific pick up!

We aren't wooden spooners anymore. We can do a lot better than this bloke who's been in decline the past few seasons.
Will be expensive and doesn't score enough goals to justify it either. Will be similar to Hoff if he's lucky and cost 3 times as much. I'll pass.

[StannyCFCJET]

We aren't wooden spooners anymore. We can do a lot better than this bloke who's been in decline the past few seasons.
Will be expensive and doesn't score enough goals to justify it either. Will be similar to Hoff if he's lucky and cost 3 times as much. I'll pass.

That seems very harsh. Bloke was very good when he got a run of games, Maybe needs just this and seeing how Nabbout has gone we are a much more good option for aussies who go overseas and need a restart

[MFKS]

We aren't wooden spooners anymore. We can do a lot better than this bloke who's been in decline the past few seasons.
Will be expensive and doesn't score enough goals to justify it either. Will be similar to Hoff if he's lucky and cost 3 times as much. I'll pass.

It is only the ****ing HAL

Bloke aint going to play in La Liga

He is going to be playing at a lower standard

[The Dunster]

It is only the ****ing HAL

Bloke aint going to play in La Liga

He is going to be playing at a lower standard

How much would you pay for him ?

[MFKS]

How much would you pay for him ?

Wages wise

100k should suffice

[StannyCFCJET]

AM gone from Sydney to China and Bobo gone to Turkey pretty sure

[Bremsstrahlung]

When do they announce Merrick and Petratos signing?

[Couscous]

What a farqwit Adrian M was, with his pathetic whingeing on Twitter to get out of his contract.

And his goal celebrations, too.

[Couscous]

Just read that Sydney got less for Adrian than Victory got for Berisha. That's terrible business.

[plague]

Just read that Sydney got less for Adrian than Victory got for Berisha. That's terrible business.

When did Middleby start working for Sydney?

[halo se7en]

Can't believe our squad is still the most settled of all. Sydney will be a completely different prospect next year.

[Jeterpool]

Can't believe our squad is still the most settled of all.

The pre-season is still young

[StannyCFCJET]

When do they announce Merrick and Petratos signing?

Don't even joke about that

[StannyCFCJET]

The pre-season is still young

You too stop it

[Hutcho]

You too stop it
All the big news happens a week out from the season opener. Still plenty of time to fire the coach and banish half the squad.

[Hutcho]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/d-day-looming-as-maclaren-juggles-offers

obviously he should play for the jets since we've supplied starting strikers for the last two worldcups

[Bremsstrahlung]

Tim Cahill retires.
But hints at possibly playing in USA.


Sooooooo, has he retired....?!?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Never mind, it was just the formal press conference for his Socceroos retirement.

He’s still playing.

[PC14]

Jets V Mariners Pre-Season game in Maitland.

[The Dunster]

Jets V Mariners Pre-Season game in Maitland.

August 25th [Saturday]

Ticket prices for grandstand seats are $15, GA age 13+ are $10, GA age between 5-12 are $5 and GA under 5 are free. They will go on sale to the general public at 10am on Monday 30 July.

****ing ridiculous to charge that much for a pre-season game. Maitland Council are aids.

https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/5542150/a-league-pre-season-match-in-maitland/

[380]

****ing ridiculous we even entertain the thought of being a part of the Gypo's pre season build up.

[Imyourhero]

Welcome to the Maitland Council experience boys hahahaha

[380]

Can't see too many attending at those prices for a trial. Not much thought gone in to that.

[StannyCFCJET]

Stop playing Mariners in pre season ffs. Takes away from the derby

[plague]

Takes away from the derby

hear this a lot.

was anyone thinking the three floggings we gave them last year was overkill?

thought not.

[StannyCFCJET]

hear this a lot.

was anyone thinking the three floggings we gave them last year was overkill?

thought not.

Yeah but we dont want to play the Mariners all the time. Makes our victories more special IMO

[Hutcho]

Yeah but we dont want to play the Mariners all the time. Makes our victories more special IMO

i would expect a higher chance of injuries against them, not ideal pre season prep

[PC14]

****ing ridiculous to charge that much for a pre-season game. Maitland Council are aids.

https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/5542150/a-league-pre-season-match-in-maitland/

Not overly bothered with the price. Just as a comparison, Sydney Kings are playing Wollongong Wolves in a pre-season game in Newcastle. Adult tickets are $30.

A couple of decent pubs for pre/post-match bevvies in Maitland too.

[Jeterpool]

In a cost-conscious league, it makes sense to play teams from within your state. We're also getting paid to play there (I assume).

I've got no problem with it and doesn't bother me that we play them. Neither team is going around bragging about a pre-season friendly win.

[evolution]

Neither team is going around bragging about a pre-season friendly win.

I don't know, given how they went last season the Mariners probably would.

[The Dunster]

Not overly bothered with the price. Just as a comparison, Sydney Kings are playing Wollongong Wolves in a pre-season game in Newcastle. Adult tickets are $30.

A couple of decent pubs for pre/post-match bevvies in Maitland too.

I was thinking more about the cost to families and how charging kids under 16 to attend a trial game is ridiculous.
Club should have stipulated to Maitland Council that if they want the game they should make it accessible to everyone - especially kids and families.

[Jeterpool]

I don't know, given how they went last season the Mariners probably would.

Ha ha.
It would say more about them if they did.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Preseason games against Getafe and one of the other teams have been cancelled.
Looking to organise trials against AFC opposition that are in the region on preseason also.

[Jetmaster]

Preseason games against Getafe and one of the other teams have been cancelled.
Looking to organise trials against AFC opposition that are in the region on preseason also.

I blame Citeh who got flogged 6-0 over there the day before.

[Couscous]

Why were the games cancelled?

[plague]

So there's a fantastic story in the paperweb today about Qatar sabotaging everyone else bids for the 2022 cup.

and of course when discussing a story that happened about 6 years ago we include a big photo of Daniel Arzani and get the first quote from Robbie Slater who was no where near the story but just wanted to get his hot take in.

This is why Trump won.

[MonkeyKplunk]

August 25th [Saturday]

Ticket prices for grandstand seats are $15, GA age 13+ are $10, GA age between 5-12 are $5 and GA under 5 are free. They will go on sale to the general public at 10am on Monday 30 July.

****ing ridiculous to charge that much for a pre-season game. Maitland Council are aids.

https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/5542150/a-league-pre-season-match-in-maitland/

I was more concerned that the game was planned for 3pm on a Saturday. During the first weekend of finals when all the AA/Over 35/45+ games are scheduled for 1 or 2pm starts.
Someone hasn't done their homework correctly when planning an event

[Imyourhero]

Maitland Council mate, they've got no f***in idea

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/jul/31/end-of-civil-war-nigh-as-ffas-congress-review-deadline-arrives

deadline day for the FIFA normalisation committee to report.

[belchardo]

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/soccer/prospect-of-fifa-sacking-ffa-board-back-on-the-table-20180801-p4zuz0.html

FFA v FIFA update

[Jetmaster]

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-45038306

So who is artistic enough to draw up some Griffo tenners to spend at Gosford pub?

[StannyCFCJET]

Optus Sport have just secured all the European club football. Happy Days for me

[Jeterpool]

Optus Sport have just secured all the European club football. Happy Days for me

Does this effect the BEIN coverage in Australia?

[StannyCFCJET]

Does this effect the BEIN coverage in Australia?

Not sure

[Bremsstrahlung]

“The telco will begin their coverage in August by showing Champions League play-off games having snared the rights to the three competitions from previous broadcaster beIN Sports. “

[Jeterpool]

“The telco will begin their coverage in August by showing Champions League play-off games having snared the rights to the three competitions from previous broadcaster beIN Sports. “

Dare say my foxtel subscription will go, and therefore my A-Leauge. Can't justify it

[boz-monaut]

Dare say my foxtel subscription will go, and therefore my A-Leauge. Can't justify it
I'm just about to cut my Foxtel off

with Telstra's my football live app to show A-League games there's really no point in keeping it

[MFKS]

I'm just about to cut my Foxtel off

with Telstra's my football live app to show A-League games there's really no point in keeping it

Elaborate on this app

What it do
What it cost
How you get it

???

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Elaborate on this app

What it do
What it cost
How you get it

???

Pretty sure I read it was going to be a tenner a month.
No chromecast ability so swanky (well, swankier than i own) tv is required if you want big screen action.

[Couscous]

$4 a week. Worth it.

[Couscous]

Or maybe $5. I can't recall.

[MFKS]

$100 for a yearly pass

TBF it actually not a bad deal for someone like myself

[plague]

someone like myself

Just to be clear.

There is no one 'like' you.

There is you, then there are other people.


Cheers,
Plague.

[Jeterpool]

The app will not mirror or cast onto.tour tv though an apple tv or similar device. Already tried it
And they packed it.full of ads.

It's free access if you're with Telstra.

[boz-monaut]

I installed it yesterday - free access as my mobile is with Telstra

the app seems quite shit really - issues loading data and just generally seems to not work well

layout seems quite bad too - sure I've still got to familiarise myself with it but it's not intuitive

not as bad as the Foxtel app which just flat out doesn't work at all

[baldrick]

Check your device is compatible, it seems to only work on newer devices.

Videos won't play on my ancient iPad

[boz-monaut]

it's worked previously on this new phone my work gave me

[MFKS]

The app will not mirror or cast onto.tour tv though an apple tv or similar device. Already tried it
And they packed it.full of ads.

It's free access if you're with Telstra.

With Telstra for internet at home

Is this enough to cut it or is it who your mobile with??

[baldrick]

With Telstra for internet at home

Is this enough to cut it

Yep

“Customers are eligible if they are on a consumer or small business Telstra post-paid mobile plan, a Telstra mobile broadband plan with a tablet or pre-paid service with an active $30 recharge. Customers need a compatible mobile or tablet.”

https://crowdsupport.telstra.com.au/t5/Sports/My-Football-Live-FAQs/ta-p/761494

[Bremsstrahlung]

Boogaard out for 3 games with concussion.
(2 trials and the FFA cup) this may been an old article.

“The club is not in the business of taking any risks with concussion”. Interesting statement.

[MFKS]

Boogaard out for 3 games with concussion.
(2 trials and the FFA cup) this may been an old article.

“The club is not in the business of taking any risks with concussion”. Interesting statement.

This the same club whom allowed their striker to play on in a GF after a head knock and then tried using concussion as an excuse for his kung fu kick??

ok

[Jetmaster]

This the same club whom allowed their striker to play on in a GF after a head knock and then tried using concussion as an excuse for his kung fu kick??

ok

On that note.....Roy gets stuck in publicly...

https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5565973/exclusive-jets-striker-roy-odonovans-first-interview-since-his-10-game-suspension/

[halo se7en]

On that note.....Roy gets stuck in publicly...

https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5565973/exclusive-jets-striker-roy-odonovans-first-interview-since-his-10-game-suspension/

I think Roy made some great points without going too far. It’s about time we get some honest appraisals from players and not the sugar-coated PR driven rubbish.

[380]

He made a very valid point about about the on field sporting qualifications of those who handed out his punishment.

As for Bolton is he really that stupid to truly believe people don't remember Smeltz and the impact he had on keepers, literally.

Jog on Clint jog on.

[mic22]

Well done Roy.
Just making it clear that in this league you can walk away with murder (or a ridiculous suspension) if you wear the right "big blue" jerseys.
In a final where the VAR mysteriously stopped working for 3 minutes, then started working again but mysteriously missed an elbow to Roy's face, hard enough to break a bone.
Business as usual...

[q-money]

clint bolton ffs :rof:

[Bremsstrahlung]

I like where he said Tsekenis was semi professional haha.

[Jetmaster]

Saw this on NBN last night and after a 5 minute report had no idea Griff took part until I saw this on FB this morning.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2495892787091242&id=207259542621256

NBN interviewed their weatherman who looked a right twit, a local actress, some pair called Carly and Tranny and of course a "Knights Legend".

No fuss Griff probably did it with ease and donated his own cash as well.

[Jeterpool]

Saw this on NBN last night and after a 5 minute report had no idea Griff took part until I saw this on FB this morning.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2495892787091242&id=207259542621256

NBN interviewed their weatherman who looked a right twit, a local actress, some pair called Carly and Tranny and of course a "Knights Legend".

No fuss Griff probably did it with ease and donated his own cash as well.

Griff didn't need a rope. Bloke is super human

[StannyCFCJET]

Biraz to City makes me sick. Better not happen

[380]

Biraz to City makes me sick. Better not happen

Wouldn't be good that is for sure but therein lay the challenge for those at the club at management level to prove last season was not a one season wonder and we should be a club of choice for players.

No doubt City piss in these players pockets leveraging the real City connection and the City group opportunities and some of these players demonstrate just how gullible they are by believing it.

[StannyCFCJET]

Wouldn't be good that is for sure but therein lay the challenge for those at the club at management level to prove last season was not a one season wonder and we should be a club of choice for players.

No doubt City piss in these players pockets leveraging the real City connection and the City group opportunities and some of these players demonstrate just how gullible they are by believing it.

City's facilities play a big part but Biraz loved his time in Newy and we know he is a good keeper. At the very least I want to know the club made him a good and fair offer

[The Dunster]

Without the Scorpion, Nabbout, Duncan, Pato, and Roy missing for ten games it's unlikely we will do as well this season - unless once again one of the young ones steps up much like Joey C did last season.
I still think the club is a genuine top six side though.

[StannyCFCJET]

Without the Scorpion, Nabbout, Duncan, Pato, and Roy missing for ten games it's unlikely we will do as well this season - unless once again one of the young ones steps up much like Joey C did last season.
I still think the club is a genuine top six side though.

Pato isn't a big loss and We learned how do play without Roy last year. Nabbout is the problem. We need to replace his quality and work ethic upfront some how

[leftrightout]

Pato isn't a big loss and We learned how do play without Roy last year. Nabbout is the problem. We need to replace his quality and work ethic upfront some how

Patio had potential to be huge in this league but isn’t a huge loss in terms of actual output last year.
Nabbout is easily the biggest loss, doesn’t really need to be pointed out.
Fact is defensively we are similar to last year except keeper.
Attacking we have Dimi, Roddy, Joey, Roy, Hoff and one more quality inclusion, possibly another decent one on top of that. We are looking genuinely strong, particularly if that one player of quality performs like some of Ernie’s (and Griffs) other signings.

Ernie is also really talking up Roddy, I am thinking a full season for him and he may push JW medal status!
Holding on to Dimi is important though, my optimism could drop if he leaves for overseas.

[belchardo]

lowy (reportedly) gone!

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/17/ffa-chairman-steven-lowy-quits

this line is a pearler: "In an interview with The Australian Lowy cited “the politics in football” as behind his decision to leave"

the man obviously has a clearly developed sense of irony.

[MFKS]

lowy (reportedly) gone!

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/17/ffa-chairman-steven-lowy-quits

this line is a pearler: "In an interview with The Australian Lowy cited “the politics in football” as behind his decision to leave"

the man obviously has a clearly developed sense of irony.

About ****ing time

[The Dunster]

When is the press conference to announce which of Frank Lowy's grandchildren will be taking over as FFA Chairman ?

[plague]

So which Lowy family member is the new chairman?

[plague]

When is the press conference to announce which of Frank Lowy's grandchildren will be taking over as FFA Chairman ?

Ahhhhhh damnit Dunster beat me to the joke.

[Wilso8948]

Ahhhhhh damnit Dunster beat me to the joke.

Just pipped you by 40 minutes.

[plague]

Just pipped you by 40 minutes.

Bhahahahahaha.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Well, Lowy isn't really "gone", he's made a threat, that he'll go if they don't go his way on the structure of the congress, or what ever.

Hardly a "I'm leaving" speech, more like a "I'll go if you don't side with me and I'll take the board with me, and you made a terrible decision if you do this".

Cya later you piece of sh*t. Won't be missed, at all.

[plague]

You've got to be a certain kind of shady when people think FIFA can do a better job that you.

[Jetmaster]

But what about the joy the Lowys have brought us...

https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/05/17/12/Frank-Lowy-2.jpg

[The Dunster]

But what about the joy the Lowys have brought us...

https://static.independent.co.uk/s3fs-public/thumbnails/image/2015/05/17/12/Frank-Lowy-2.jpg

Milligan had a rough time at Sydney FC but I don't think that sort of behaviour can be justified.

[Premy]

I'm a huge advocate that football in Australia needs a shake up at board level. But all of this is a little bit of a shame.

Say what you will but Franks legacy should not be forgotten.

[380]

Gallop should be two feet behind him when Lowy leaves the building.

[MFKS]

I'm a huge advocate that football in Australia needs a shake up at board level. But all of this is a little bit of a shame.

Say what you will but Franks legacy should not be forgotten.

What legacy??

To divide football fans in this country on race as he had an axe to grind after being snubbed 30 years ago??

or

His terrible World Cup Bid??


Frank has caused more harm than he has done good

[Premy]

What legacy??

To divide football fans in this country on race as he had an axe to grind after being snubbed 30 years ago??

or

His terrible World Cup Bid??


Frank has caused more harm than he has done good

This is everything Frank worked to get away from if you truly believe in this comment then you belong in a time that Frank was trying to get away from

[MFKS]

This is everything Frank worked to get away from if you truly believe in this comment then you belong in a time that Frank was trying to get away from

Getting away from what??

Our roots ??


Lowy has gone out of his way to alienate so many football fans in this country by his disregard for democracy and his policies that are based on race


He has divided the football community for his own ego and you actually think this is a good thing??


His NCIP is a joke and it would be interesting to see the reaction if something like that was suggested by Pauline Hanson to be brought into the wider community


Here is a good one for you this week the FFACup is on and the media will "sell it" on Cevapi and Souvlaki and all that ethnic food
How dare though one of those clubs have a flag or reference to the origins of the club or where tgat food came drom

Hypocrisy

[pessimist]

Getting away from what?? Our roots ??

Lowy has gone out of his way to alienate so many football fans in this country by his disregard for democracy and his policies that are based on race
He has divided the football community for his own ego and you actually think this is a good thing??
His NCIP is a joke and it would be interesting to see the reaction if something like that was suggested by Pauline Hanson to be brought into the wider community
Here is a good one for you this week the FFACup is on and the media will "sell it" on Cevapi and Souvlaki and all that ethnic food
How dare though one of those clubs have a flag or reference to the origins of the club or where tgat food came drom

Hypocrisy

Wrong. The termed "wogball game" was totally broken. Lowy made massive improvements but still needs more work.

Lowy only took power away from the incompetent that was holding the back and it hs largely worked. How dare he.

[Couscous]

I'm rediscovering how petty and self-interested so many people in football are. I don't trust the associations. I don't trust the old clubs; too many are appallingly managed for the benefit of few. I don't trust the FFA either :(

[plague]

I'm rediscovering how petty and self-interested so many people in football are. I don't trust the associations. I don't trust the old clubs; too many are appallingly managed for the benefit of few. I don't trust the FFA either :(

yep. thats it right there.

[The Dunster]

This is everything Frank worked to get away from if you truly believe in this comment then you belong in a time that Frank was trying to get away from

The A-league clubs simply aren't producing anywhere near the number of high quality players that the NSL did - especially strikers now that clubs import rather than develop them.
We definitely had issues in the past but today we have gone to the opposite extreme with clubs that are essentially vanilla / generic.

[plague]

The A-league clubs simply aren't producing anywhere near the number of high quality players that the NSL did - especially strikers now that clubs import rather than develop them.

just on this, has anyone ever explained why A-League clubs cant transfer players between them?

Because this seems like the kind of idea that will enable poor clubs to make some money (lets face it, a 'good' A-League player has a better chance of being sought after in his own country rather than OS) and let wealthier clubs spend their money however they see fit AND potentially promote better 'locals' rather than having a pot shot on an 'unknown' foreigner?

Also, from a strictly PR point of view having a player leave and club then head back and play them is a promoters dream. Geez, the only thing the Gypos got excited about (outside of dole day) was when Roy came back and shit all over them.
the more blokes like Roy that rub salt into that pathetic club can only be a good thing for the league overall yeah?

and even though that whole 'rich getting richer' debate will be raised, i mean, we do already have a salary cap, AND Citeh have already got a workaround to the issue, so why not let everyone go nuts?

[Jetmaster]

This is an issue Bozza and the Fox crew have been pushing the last two years. And for the very reasons you suggest.
That said KB selling Kenny Boden for $100k just about killed the club....the cash didn't cover the 5000 less fans that went to games.
Different times though.

[belchardo]

just on this, has anyone ever explained why A-League clubs cant transfer players between them?

Because this seems like the kind of idea that will enable poor clubs to make some money (lets face it, a 'good' A-League player has a better chance of being sought after in his own country rather than OS) and let wealthier clubs spend their money however they see fit AND potentially promote better 'locals' rather than having a pot shot on an 'unknown' foreigner?

Also, from a strictly PR point of view having a player leave and club then head back and play them is a promoters dream. Geez, the only thing the Gypos got excited about (outside of dole day) was when Roy came back and shit all over them.
the more blokes like Roy that rub salt into that pathetic club can only be a good thing for the league overall yeah?

and even though that whole 'rich getting richer' debate will be raised, i mean, we do already have a salary cap, AND Citeh have already got a workaround to the issue, so why not let everyone go nuts?

transfers between a-league clubs is in now isn't it? didn't (surprise, surprise) sydney take advantage of it 1 day later?

[MFKS]

transfers between a-league clubs is in now isn't it? didn't (surprise, surprise) sydney take advantage of it 1 day later?

That was inter club loans

Not transfer fees

[plague]

I'd just like to announce that the Newcastle Jets have secured my services as a member for the 2018/19 season.
After a lengthy absence from the 1st team (bar a few select appearances when tickets kept getting put in my letterbox) Plague will be back as a full time - non plastic - supporter.
I'd like to thank the Jets for their generous offer and wish them all the best for the coming season.

For the many many away fans that want to see my in the flesh, I'll also be attending a Citeh away day and maybe even lower myself to spending a few hours in Gosford (in order to show Plague Jnr what happens if you fail at school).

See you at the games, fellow supporters.


Cheers,
Plague.

[pessimist]

I'd just like to announce that the Newcastle Jets have secured my services as a member for the 2018/19 season.
After a lengthy absence from the 1st team (bar a few select appearances when tickets kept getting put in my letterbox) Plague will be back as a full time - non plastic - supporter.
I'd like to thank the Jets for their generous offer and wish them all the best for the coming season.

For the many many away fans that want to see my in the flesh, I'll also be attending a Citeh away day and maybe even lower myself to spending a few hours in Gosford (in order to show Plague Jnr what happens if you fail at school).

See you at the games, fellow supporters.


Cheers,
Plague.

Genius, Jets dont do 2 good years in a row. Season Blow-ins will be dissapoint :lulzturtle: :lulzturtle:

[plague]

Genius, Jets dont do 2 good years in a row. Season Blow-ins will be dissapoint :lulzturtle: :lulzturtle:

You dont know me very well do you sir?

The only reason I'm back is to be right in the middle of everyone's expectations being shattered before their eyes every week.

It's what fuels me.

[MFKS]

I'd just like to announce that the Newcastle Jets have secured my services as a member for the 2018/19 season.
After a lengthy absence from the 1st team (bar a few select appearances when tickets kept getting put in my letterbox) Plague will be back as a full time - non plastic - supporter.
I'd like to thank the Jets for their generous offer and wish them all the best for the coming season.

For the many many away fans that want to see my in the flesh, I'll also be attending a Citeh away day and maybe even lower myself to spending a few hours in Gosford (in order to show Plague Jnr what happens if you fail at school).

See you at the games, fellow supporters.


Cheers,
Plague.

#PlasticFan

[plague]

#PlasticFan

I got seats right behind you too big fella.
Remember, no standing thanks.

[Mark325]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/a-league/sydney-fc-complete-attacking-arsenal-by-signing-former-dutch-international-siem-de-jong-on-seasonlong-loan/news-story/5d554b61d7c425624a7e323a957a3a90

Sydney have their marquee

[Jeterpool]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/football/a-league/sydney-fc-complete-attacking-arsenal-by-signing-former-dutch-international-siem-de-jong-on-seasonlong-loan/news-story/5d554b61d7c425624a7e323a957a3a90

Sydney have their marquee

In name, this is a big signing for the league.

Predict Corica saying "I've no idea how you stayed on the field in the World Cup Final. We might need you to do what you did to Alonso a few times this year..."

"uh, that wasn't me. It was Nigel"

<Silence>"Do we still have your receipt?"

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/23/fifa-sounds-death-knell-for-steven-lowy-led-ffa

FIFA backs the reforms.

[plague]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/aug/23/fifa-sounds-death-knell-for-steven-lowy-led-ffa

FIFA backs the reforms.

great news.
more power to the A-League clubs.

[The Camel]

great news.
more power to the A-League clubs.

Can't wait. Looking forward to Australia not entering contesting youth world cup or confed tournaments anymore because Greg Griffin vetoes it

[Thomas477]

great news.
more power to the A-League clubs.

Is that a good thing? Having 9 or 10 professional clubs controlling football in the country?

While I don’t agree with the way ffa have run it, I don’t think the aleague clubs should have much more voting than they already have. Expand the Congress, but bring in more people from the various facets of the game; coaches, players; match officials; volunteers; administrators; spectators; active support; women’s football; beach football; futsal; modified formats of the game, from across the spectrum, be it professional, to semi professional to amateur.

The aleague clubs should not be running the game.

The aleague itself? Maybe, but I’m wary of where that lead with the NSL. I’d prefer a somewhat even comp than to have clubs falling by the wayside trying to match the spending that other clubs are doing.

[plague]

Is that a good thing? Having 9 or 10 professional clubs controlling football in the country?

While I don’t agree with the way ffa have run it, I don’t think the aleague clubs should have much more voting than they already have. Expand the Congress, but bring in more people from the various facets of the game; coaches, players; match officials; volunteers; administrators; spectators; active support; women’s football; beach football; futsal; modified formats of the game, from across the spectrum, be it professional, to semi professional to amateur.

The aleague clubs should not be running the game.

The aleague itself? Maybe, but I’m wary of where that lead with the NSL. I’d prefer a somewhat even comp than to have clubs falling by the wayside trying to match the spending that other clubs are doing.

yeah sorry lemme edit that for a little minute.

I want the FFA* running the game. I want them to outline a 100 year plan ( a constitution of sorts) from mini-roos through to national team operations. I want them to have a long term framework for the A-League, eg I want them to say "in 2022 there will be 16 teams. In 2030 there will be a second division with promotion/relegation, heres how the 2nd division works etc etc etc. If we need a salary cap then outline it. These knee jerk decisions they make with the A-League are a joke. They need to get out of the day to day operations of the game.

I want the A-League clubs running the A-League. From TV deals, to sponsorship, to their own youth development. If the clubs were smart they would partner with local federations to get their players. But if they want to go solo and just pay top dollar for juniors then fine. That way a piss poor club like the Gypos may at least have a chance of 'selling' players to other clubs etc in order to pay the bills. If our billionaire owner wants to do it via his other clubs in Europe/Asia then awesome. We no longer have travel agents and Amway salesmen owning clubs. Let the ego filled rich pricks swing their dicks. Lets face it, all the parity rules the FFA have in place are a joke anyway. Citeh found a way around it, Sydney just lean on the FFA to get what they want, why bother trying to make things 'fair'.

If the A-League owners want to change any aspect of the constitution they go to the FFA* for approval. That way they are reliant on an independent arbiter to decide any major changes.

I want the federations running junior development, from mini-roos through to NPL level. I want the NPL clubs to get money from player transfers, the new system implemented through the NPL clubs backed by the Jets makes sense. Why cant we have every A-League club partnering up?
NNSW should have zero say in what happens to the A-League, and the Socceroos. They need to know their role.




* by FFA i mean the new incarnation with hopefully less Lowy's than usual.

[Jetmaster]

I got seats right behind you too big fella.
Remember, no standing thanks.

Until I tell you they are actually my seats.

[plague]

Until I tell you they are actually my seats.

bhahahahahahahahhhhahaahaaaa.

well played sir.

[Premy]

Lowy Out
Plague In

[StannyCFCJET]

Lowy Out
Plague In

Plague out
Jets Shaped Hats in

[plague]

Originally Posted by Premy:
Plague In


Plague out

you know how much trouble that shits got me in over the years?

[sorefootballer]

Plague would have had his fair share of Lowys

[Bon]

Plague would have had his fair share of Lowys

:lulzturtle:

[plague]

Plague would have had his fair share of Lowys

You make this out like its a bad thing.

Regardless, guilty as charged.

[Couscous]

I'd like to announce that I will remain a plastic fan for the 2018-19 season, attending on an ad hoc basis. I'll certainly be there to watch Usain!

I greatly enjoyed being a Jets supporter in 2017-18. The transition from Vuck fan was made easy by the Vuck being arseholes generally and undeserving champions particular.

I can't wait to become a genuine supporter like Plague, and will monitor my reputation rating on this website to see whether it is worth doing so.

[The Camel]

I'd like to announce that I will remain a plastic fan for the 2018-19 season, attending on an ad hoc basis. I'll certainly be there to watch Usain!

I greatly enjoyed being a Jets supporter in 2017-18. The transition from Vuck fan was made easy by the Vuck being arseholes generally and undeserving champions particular.

I can't wait to become a genuine supporter like Plague, and will monitor my reputation rating on this website to see whether it is worth doing so.

Good work Gary. Is Emily back for the Jets Women?

[ForeverRed]

rumour, when FIFA take control of FFA in late October, guess who will be a candidate to take the place of Mr Lowey and co ?
Answer
MR MIDDLEBY,

[380]

rumour, when FIFA take control of FFA in late October, guess who will be a candidate to take the place of Mr Lowey and co ?
Answer
MR MIDDLEBY,

So will sell the games broadcast rights for nil costs then.

[MFKS]

rumour, when FIFA take control of FFA in late October, guess who will be a candidate to take the place of Mr Lowey and co ?
Answer
MR MIDDLEBY,

Why is it late October??

The EGM is September

Cunce be thrown out not long after if it dont get through

[plague]

So will sell the games broadcast rights for nil costs then.

"undisclosed fee"

[Retro Jet]

This is an issue Bozza and the Fox crew have been pushing the last two years. And for the very reasons you suggest.
That said KB selling Kenny Boden for $100k just about killed the club....the cash didn't cover the 5000 less fans that went to games.
Different times though.

It was $20,000 and a swap with Mark Trenter ('Big Trents' as Lowey calls him)....who went back to Sh!tney after 8 games or so anyway.
Did a good job on Czechoslovakia (http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/MiscGames/1980SR/80S3.html) until he did his shoulder
at HT and was replaced by Malcom McClelland

[StannyCFCJET]

Latest fox sports football podcast sums up everything wrong with the Usain Bolt farce

[Jeterpool]

Latest fox sports football podcast sums up everything wrong with the Usain Bolt farce

I look forward to the listen. Simon Hill was bang on a fortnight ago.

[plague]

I look forward to the listen. Simon Hill was bang on a fortnight ago.

The King Gypo (the owner, not our CEO) was quoted today saying something along the lines of 'look at the tickets we've sold' then goes on to ask what signing Honda has done for Victory, and that no one is buying tickets because of Honda.


I mean, this guy is automatically a clown for associating himself with the Gypo club to begin with but dear Griff hes either the worlds biggest idiot or has an amazing sense of humour.

[StannyCFCJET]

The King Gypo (the owner, not our CEO) was quoted today saying something along the lines of 'look at the tickets we've sold' then goes on to ask what signing Honda has done for Victory, and that no one is buying tickets because of Honda.


I mean, this guy is automatically a clown for associating himself with the Gypo club to begin with but dear Griff hes either the worlds biggest idiot or has an amazing sense of humour.

Take away Bolt and none of the extra media or fans remain

[MFKS]

The King Gypo (the owner, not our CEO) was quoted today saying something along the lines of 'look at the tickets we've sold' then goes on to ask what signing Honda has done for Victory, and that no one is buying tickets because of Honda.


I mean, this guy is automatically a clown for associating himself with the Gypo club to begin with but dear Griff hes either the worlds biggest idiot or has an amazing sense of humour.

As if any **** can be the King Gypo

They are all on the same level. Not 1 stands out as bigger or better than the other

[MFKS]

The King Gypo (the owner, not our CEO) was quoted today saying something along the lines of 'look at the tickets we've sold' then goes on to ask what signing Honda has done for Victory, and that no one is buying tickets because of Honda.


I mean, this guy is automatically a clown for associating himself with the Gypo club to begin with but dear Griff hes either the worlds biggest idiot or has an amazing sense of humour.

It also actually shows up Lowy and Gallop for being the fools they are at running the code

They are currently trying to convince us that clubs shouldnt be getting a bigger say in running the game yet these are the ****ing idiots who have created the scenario that ****wits like this bloke are running clubs in this country and coming up with shitful ideas like Bolt as a pro footballer

If Lowy and co were doing a competent job at running the game this idea doesnt even get off the ground as the Gypos would either be relegated by now or focusing on actual football not weak arse publicity stunts like this

[Bremsstrahlung]

Ffs, give Nerds FC a license please.

[plague]

Riley McGree officially nominated for the Puskas award.

Winning it would be a nice momento now that he is retired.

[Jetmaster]

Who's McGree?

Are you talking about the scorpion kick Griff scored off the bench?

[MFKS]

More importantly there are reports on Twitter that the dumb ****s have finally decided to bin the NCIP most likely thganks to Azzurris challenge to them

About ****ing time they actually done this

Now if they would do the right thing and let an ethnic team in the HAL we can all start to move ****ing forward

[plague]

Who's McGree?

Are you talking about the scorpion kick Griff scored off the bench?

Bloke took the throw in to Griff i think.

either way, **** him.

[Premy]

More importantly there are reports on Twitter that the dumb ****s have finally decided to bin the NCIP most likely thganks to Azzurris challenge to them

About ****ing time they actually done this

Now if they would do the right thing and let an ethnic team in the HAL we can all start to move ****ing forward

Hollandia already had a shot at the A-League but they sold out to the Indo mob.

[baldrick]

Riley McGree officially nominated for the Puskas award.

I seriously don't know why the club & FFA aren't promoting the **** out of this

They realise it's a public vote, don't they ??

[plague]

I seriously don't know why the club & FFA aren't promoting the **** out of this

They realise it's a public vote, don't they ??

Double Eff Aye only know Tim Cahill and Usain Bolt.

Not even kidding, but has anyone from HQ blown up deluxe about Sam Kerr not even getting on the ballot for womens player of the year?


Because funnily enough, its the Americans going ballistic that neither her or Rapinoe are there. Maybe its part of the ANZUS treaty but sad that we have to rely on the Yanks to defend us again.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Double Eff Aye only know Tim Cahill and Usain Bolt.

Not even kidding, but has anyone from HQ blown up deluxe about Sam Kerr not even getting on the ballot for womens player of the year?


Because funnily enough, its the Americans going ballistic that neither her or Rapinoe are there. Maybe its part of the ANZUS treaty but sad that we have to rely on the Yanks to defend us again.

The Sam Kerr non-nomination is unfathomable.

[MFKS]

The Sam Kerr non-nomination is unfathomable.

Why??

It requires nominations and peer acceptance from non Australians

Maybe some in this country need to accept that she aint as great in the grand scheme as people in this country make her out to be

[plague]

Why??

It requires nominations and peer acceptance from non Australians

Maybe some in this country need to accept that she aint as great in the grand scheme as people in this country make her out to be

Except that my post said that the outrage was coming from mainly American media. shes very well known/respected in that league.

In fact, this year she won the ESPY for best international womens soccer player and came 2nd in best player in the American league (behind Rapinoe). That's about as American biased an awards show gets and she still got recognized.

But yeah, anyway.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Why??

It requires nominations and peer acceptance from non Australians

Maybe some in this country need to accept that she aint as great in the grand scheme as people in this country make her out to be



From the world game:
During the award voting period Kerr scored 33 goals in 34 games for both club and country as well as breaking the record for most goals in an NWSL season with 17.
She was also named AFC Women's Player of the Year, Julie Dolan medal winner, PFA Women's Player of the Year, Golden Boot winner in the NWSL and W-League as well as Young Australian of the Year.

For me personally, on a national team level I would prefer to watch her play than any of the members of the Socceroos squad ( I know my opinion doesn't matter).

[Bon]

Why??

It requires nominations and peer acceptance from non Australians

Maybe some in this country need to accept that she aint as great in the grand scheme as people in this country make her out to be

:wtf:

[Frodo]

:wtf:

I can only assume that the Member is giving Sam the ultimate compliment and is saying that she hasn't quite been as good as Modric, Messi and Ronaldo this year.

Otherwise he is being a bag of opinionated doodles and we are all about to be schooled in stupid.

[Frodo]

The main issue with that list is Marta making the top 3 when she is lucky to make the Brazil squads these days. She has been over taken by younger better players.