Daily Australian News Thread

[belchardo]

out with the old, in with the new (thread).

herald

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5144691/jets-stick-to-same-flight-path-for-sydney-blockbuster/?cs=306
(http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5144691/jets-stick-to-same-flight-path-for-sydney-blockbuster/?cs=306)
boogs out with concussion.

[plague]

5 Star thread.

[Couscous]

Can someone adjust turbojetfireV8's code, so that he posts in here from now?

[hawk]

Another massive news thread. sticky up someone

[belchardo]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-01/hinds3a-forgotten-aussie-football-suffering-serious-hangover/9295626

interesting article on the abc.

[hawk]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-01/hinds3a-forgotten-aussie-football-suffering-serious-hangover/9295626

interesting article on the abc.

hmmm Media reminding us that they are letting the game down. Thanks reporter douches.

They pushing the old soccer wogs v modern football argument as well.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmonday010118.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Bert backs Dimi
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5146178/newcastle-jets-coach-hatches-escape-plan-for-marked-man-petratos/?cs=305

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5146134/sky-blues-in-class-of-their-own-in-battle-for-minor-premiership/?cs=305

[hawk]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5146134/sky-blues-in-class-of-their-own-in-battle-for-minor-premiership/?cs=305

Minor Premiership? wtf is that. Lowey with his dinosaur, PC, capt obs, cliched comic strip. How long can it last lol

[q-money]

Minor Premiership? wtf is that. Lowey with his dinosaur, PC, capt obs, cliched comic strip. How long can it last lol

this post is more confusing that lowey's article ffs

[MFKS]

$39 for a ticket
$6.60 booking fee

Then they make me print the ****er out


And they wonder why no cunce go to games

[q-money]

it's ridiculous. charge 20 bucks and be done with it

[MFKS]

it's ridiculous. charge 20 bucks and be done with it
You coming tomorrow night Q Man??

You know any pubs like the Harp near SFS??

[q-money]

yeah i'll be there mate, will head over after work.

nothing as good as the harp or the horse & jockey - however i'm sure we can rustle something up

speaking of - who else is making the trip down for the ultimate disappointment?

[pv4]

Anything like the Harp, count me & BodyNovo in!

[MFKS]

yeah i'll be there mate, will head over after work.

nothing as good as the harp or the horse & jockey - however i'm sure we can rustle something up

speaking of - who else is making the trip down for the ultimate disappointment?

There was little wrong with the Horse and Jockey

The selection was more than adequate it was a great drinking establishment

The Harp though on the other hand

What a **** of a trip that was

Left home at 9am on CityRail
Got home at 6:30am thanks to CityRail
Done some damage to the choppers on the way home

What a day

[Couscous]

$39 for a ticket
$6.60 booking fee

Freakonomics just did a podcast explaining why the ticket market is so screwed (http://freakonomics.com/podcast/live-event-ticket-market-screwed/). Interestingly, these extra fees don't just go to Ticketmaster or whoever the ticket vendor is. The money often goes to the stadium and/or promoter and other parties.

Ticketmaster prides itself on copping the reputation loss by attracting all the hate, while letting its clients (stadiums, etc) escape all that bad will.

[turbojetfireV8]

Gee, u23s wouldn't be able to field a team if such an appeal wasn't just for select clubs:
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/young-aleague-stars-seek-an-exemption-from-olyroos-duty-fearing-for-club-careers-20180101-h0c0tv.html

[halo se7en]

Gee, u23s wouldn't be able to field a team if such an appeal wasn't just for select clubs:
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/young-aleague-stars-seek-an-exemption-from-olyroos-duty-fearing-for-club-careers-20180101-h0c0tv.html

What a crock of shit. As if De Silva will risk his place at the Mariners, same with Izzo & Garuccio at Adelaide. Mauk & Kamau wouldn’t have any trouble picking up contracts elsewhere if City didn’t want them. Funnily enough, one player who might have that issue is Cowburn - if ever there was a time to break into the first team, it’s now.

[MFKS]

Complete load of shit

Yeah it sucks that it in during the season but the NT Yoof teams have had players called up before during the HAL season and the comp didn't implode

Clubs just using bully boy tactics for their own self interest

[StannyCFCJET]

Jumpei and Melling have left WSW. The exodus begins

[MFKS]

Jumpei and Melling have left WSW. The exodus begins

Heard Melling was off to the Gypos

Hopefully that shit **** Jumpei joins him

Can you imagine the finishing touches that Raheem could learn from Jumpei??

[hawk]

this post is more confusing that lowey's article ffs

says supposed einy whos never done a days work. disgrace

[turbojetfireV8]

Finally
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5147877/newcastle-jets-argentine-winger-set-to-touch-down/?cs=12
NTS
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5147737/standing-tall-topor-stanley-out-to-mark-250th-game-with-win/?cs=305

[MFKS]

Finally
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5147877/newcastle-jets-argentine-winger-set-to-touch-down/?cs=12
NTS
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5147737/standing-tall-topor-stanley-out-to-mark-250th-game-with-win/?cs=305

Remember the days when Middleby took 3-4 weeks to get a ****ing clearance ??

**** we have improved

[Retro Jet]

Remember the days when Middleby took 3-4 weeks to get a ****ing clearance ??

**** we have improved

Griff be praised...

[The Camel]

Griff be praised...

In both the literal and spiritual sense

[380]

Adam Peacock last night said his prediction for 2018 was us to finish in a ACL qualifying position. Good judge he is and he gets under Arnie's skin which makes him an even greater bloke.

[plague]

Remember the days when Middleby took 3-4 weeks to get a ****ing clearance ??

**** we have improved

weeks?

im still waiting for Venables to be paraded before the home crowd.

typical middleby nonsense.

Middleby OUT.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5149327/spirited-jets-prove-they-are-the-real-deal/?cs=305
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5148792/jets-rookie-champness-named-young-player-of-the-month-for-december/?cs=305

[Jetmaster]

How is this possible?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/media-watch-trent-sainsbury-linked-to-sydney-fc-deal-wsw-eye-jumpei-replacement/news-story/d440ebf5fe2bed1c48a42e9e73de7531

[Macca]

Sainsbury didn't seem to allude to it at all so could just be media speculation.

Also I didn't realise he was so young - I look forward to seeing him continue as part of the national team setup for years to come

[halo se7en]

How is this possible?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/media-watch-trent-sainsbury-linked-to-sydney-fc-deal-wsw-eye-jumpei-replacement/news-story/d440ebf5fe2bed1c48a42e9e73de7531

Daniel Garb tweeted that he’s not signing and reports are incorrect. Yet the article continues to speculate.

[MFKS]

I actually struggle to see why he would come here and play in the A League

Don't forget we have a new manager one day coming for the Socceroos

You ain't signing to play in this basketcase league when you can play elsewhere on the planet in a WC year

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswrap040118.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5150467/how-jets-learnt-to-fly-again/?cs=5951

Lowe doing another blog this afternoon
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5131032/lowedown-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetssigning050118.mp4
The Dill
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5152069/robert-dillon-sporting-declaration/?cs=306

[belchardo]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5153100/jet-propelled-argentine-impresses-in-first-hit-out/?cs=306

only 5 references to neymar (including one about being in touch with neymar's personal trainer). :thumbsup:

[belchardo]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/soccer/sydney-fc/how-graham-arnold-mastered-the-aleague-salary-cap-at-sydney-fc-20180104-h0dm63.html

puff piece/bit of cover for the salary cap cheating by sydney. :rof:

the bit about paying most of their salary cap into their top 11 is interesting. risky though.

[MFKS]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/soccer/sydney-fc/how-graham-arnold-mastered-the-aleague-salary-cap-at-sydney-fc-20180104-h0dm63.html

puff piece/bit of cover for the salary cap cheating by sydney. :rof:

the bit about paying most of their salary cap into their top 11 is interesting. risky though.

It not interesting

The salary cap is actually stacked in favour of them

As soon as they have access to these Marquees and guest players and injury replacement etc that the other non Sydney/Melbourne teams don't utilise as they don't have the funds then they already have an unfair advantage in the other 6 clubs

At the moment Blue Aids are just exploiting this advantage a lot better than WSW, Heart and Victree are doing

[Grimario]

It's why the salary cap is a farce. The haves have even with it.

[turbojetfireV8]

Dimi related:
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/bogeycrossdive070118.mp4

[De-Champ]

It not interesting

The salary cap is actually stacked in favour of them

As soon as they have access to these Marquees and guest players and injury replacement etc that the other non Sydney/Melbourne teams don't utilise as they don't have the funds then they already have an unfair advantage in the other 6 clubs

At the moment Blue Aids are just exploiting this advantage a lot better than WSW, Heart and Victree are doing

There is always an excuse when other team(s) do better in the league.

[MFKS]

There is always an excuse when other team(s) do better in the league.

Excuse??

It is the reality of things

Bobo Brosque Ninkovic and that Polish **** ain't in that side with out the allowances allowed to them

Then you throw in the rest of their squad
Wilkinson Brillante ONeill Wilkshire Zullo Devonhead etc

Ain't assembling that level of depth at Adelaide Brisbane Glory etc with their budgets

[De-Champ]

Excuse??

It is the reality of things

Bobo Brosque Ninkovic and that Polish **** ain't in that side with out the allowances allowed to them

Then you throw in the rest of their squad
Wilkinson Brillante ONeill Wilkshire Zullo Devonhead etc

Ain't assembling that level of depth at Adelaide Brisbane Glory etc with their budgets

what was your excuse when brisbane was winning under Ange? Adelaide a few years ago, or WSW (although they came close) It is Sydney's turn now. get over it.

[The Dunster]

what was your excuse when brisbane was winning under Ange? Adelaide a few years ago, or WSW (although they came close) It is Sydney's turn now. get over it.

Brisbane did well with an import looking to restart his career and hence he was good value considering his impact upon the team. They also had a good stock of kids they developed as well from previos seasons and youth teams.
SFC have developed pretty much nothing and simply used plenty of money and their favourable connection to the FFA BOARD to influence the rules of engagement and match officials as well though in a passive more so than direct manner. Plenty of stats to back up their preferential treatment wrt fouls cards and penalties.

They r a good side - but the ACL will sort them out.

The Jets r a lot like Brisbane were and if they can keep this lot together could do similar things. In saying that, we have probably thrown more coin around than Brisbane did for players.

MFKS is correct about the salary cap.

It's been doctored to favour SFC. More changes will follow to accommodate them in the future.

The compliance has little effect on the big clubs compared to those with less resources - much like the tax system in Australia - kills the average person but to the bigger players the marginal costs are negligible at best.

[De-Champ]

Brisbane did well with an import looking to restart his career and hence he was good value considering his impact upon the team. They also had a good stock of kids they developed as well from previos seasons and youth teams.
SFC have developed pretty much nothing and simply used plenty of money and their favourable connection to the FFA BOARD to influence the rules of engagement and match officials as well though in a passive more so than direct manner. Plenty of stats to back up their preferential treatment wrt fouls cards and penalties.

They r a good side - but the ACL will sort them out.

The Jets r a lot like Brisbane were and if they can keep this lot together could do similar things. In saying that, we have probably thrown more coin around than Brisbane did for players.

MFKS is correct about the salary cap.

It's been doctored to favour SFC. More changes will follow to accommodate them in the future.

The compliance has little effect on the big clubs compared to those with less resources - much like the tax system in Australia - kills the average person but to the bigger players the marginal costs are negligible at best.

Apart from Maradonna I do not know of any other player that could influence the result of a team week in week out. So one player in Brisbane with a few youth won them the league??? Who are you trying to kid???
Interesting you say they have more resources, that may have been true in the past but not now. Jets owner is wealthier than Sydney FC owner.
I do not subscribe to this conspiracy theory re salary cap. Sydney FC were crap in the first season Arnold got there, he then sorted out the situation and bought wisely.
What are you going to say about Melbourne City when they get their act together, (which they will eventually) when they will win and keep winning.

[Macca]

Apart from Maradonna I do not know of any other player that could influence the result of a team week in week out. So one player in Brisbane with a few youth won them the league??? Who are you trying to kid???
Interesting you say they have more resources, that may have been true in the past but not now. Jets owner is wealthier than Sydney FC owner.
I do not subscribe to this conspiracy theory re salary cap. Sydney FC were crap in the first season Arnold got there, he then sorted out the situation and bought wisely.
What are you going to say about Melbourne City when they get their act together, (which they will eventually) when they will win and keep winning.

You don't have to be Maradonna to stand out in the A-league

[De-Champ]

You don't have to be Maradonna to stand out in the A-league

But I did not say that....I said influence results week in week out....who in the A League does that....

[Macca]

Week in week out is pretty strict. If you say individual players that have a significant impact on their team's performance in most games and over the course of a season... you could easily find some. Broich definitely fits that. Castro for Perth. Ninkovic and the Pole for Sydney atm. Berisha at certain stages of his career.

[De-Champ]

Week in week out is pretty strict. If you say individual players that have a significant impact on their team's performance in most games and over the course of a season... you could easily find some. Broich definitely fits that. Castro for Perth. Ninkovic and the Pole for Sydney atm. Berisha at certain stages of his career.

That is what Maradonna did.
I agree with your sentiment though.

[pv4]

Week in week out is pretty strict. If you say individual players that have a significant impact on their team's performance in most games and over the course of a season... you could easily find some. Broich definitely fits that. Castro for Perth. Ninkovic and the Pole for Sydney atm. Berisha at certain stages of his career.

Dimi for us now

[The Dunster]

But I did not say that....I said influence results week in week out....who in the A League does that....

Broich did. He provided exceptional service in the front third, athreat on goal, and the ability to hold the ball, lure in defenders - then either draw a foul or take advantage of the free man. When he was unavailable Brisbane struggled, and when his form declined due to his ageing they were essentally just another team.

[Jeterpool]

Week in week out is pretty strict. If you say individual players that have a significant impact on their team's performance in most games and over the course of a season... you could easily find some. Broich definitely fits that. Castro for Perth. Ninkovic and the Pole for Sydney atm. Berisha at certain stages of his career.

I'm choosing to beleive you left Griff off the list beacuse it should simply be known?

[plague]

But I did not say that....I said influence results week in week out....who in the A League does that....

I mean, ummmmm, dude???

The fuq you thinking?

[De-Champ]

I mean, ummmmm, dude???

The fuq you thinking?

what?

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetschampness080118.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5156597/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=12

[plague]

what?

Ill let you find your own way over the confessional page to beg forgiveness.

Repent, and may He have mercy.

[MFKS]

Apart from Maradonna I do not know of any other player that could influence the result of a team week in week out. So one player in Brisbane with a few youth won them the league??? Who are you trying to kid???
Interesting you say they have more resources, that may have been true in the past but not now. Jets owner is wealthier than Sydney FC owner.
I do not subscribe to this conspiracy theory re salary cap. Sydney FC were crap in the first season Arnold got there, he then sorted out the situation and bought wisely.
What are you going to say about Melbourne City when they get their act together, (which they will eventually) when they will win and keep winning.

For a start Roar were successful because they had a coach exploit a weakness in Aussie teams.
Ange set up tactics to maximise possession at the height of tikka takka and had a run where no **** could stop his side

Eventually they were reigned in


As for resources at the Jets and Blue Aids

Now quite frankly whether Martin Lee is richer than Traktovenko is irrelevant

Martin Lee isn't dipping as deep into his pocket as Traktovenko has this season or over many seasons as he has to fund the Blue Aids

All we getting outside the box is Ronny Vargas and that lasted 3 ****ing weeks

Smurfs are using their Marquees and exploiting every loop hole they have had enacted on their behalf to have the best squad they can

Arnold is just successful as they have also exploited a weakness in Aussie players

Blue Aids have a great pressing game that is giving them the advantage coupled with their better recruitment over the other Sydney and Melbourne teams

Thing is though Bert showed that these cunce time is coming to an end soon last week

Also as for your point about Sydney being crap in Arnold's first season there ??

They lost the GF so I don't know what the **** you on about

[leftrightout]

Thing is though Bert showed that these cunce time is coming to an end soon last week


Okon got the Gypos to play a similar style against Sydney and won. Move the ball side to side alot quicker to keep Brillante and Co out of the game as much as possible.
Merrick does a lot himself but also clever enough to see when another team has success, he can get his team to play similar in order to get similar success.

And yes... i feel dirty giving the gypos any kind of positive comments!

[De-Champ]

Ill let you find your own way over the confessional page to beg forgiveness.

Repent, and may He have mercy.

what? what?

[De-Champ]

For a start Roar were successful because they had a coach exploit a weakness in Aussie teams.
Ange set up tactics to maximise possession at the height of tikka takka and had a run where no **** could stop his side

Eventually they were reigned in


As for resources at the Jets and Blue Aids

Now quite frankly whether Martin Lee is richer than Traktovenko is irrelevant

Martin Lee isn't dipping as deep into his pocket as Traktovenko has this season or over many seasons as he has to fund the Blue Aids

All we getting outside the box is Ronny Vargas and that lasted 3 ****ing weeks

Smurfs are using their Marquees and exploiting every loop hole they have had enacted on their behalf to have the best squad they can

Arnold is just successful as they have also exploited a weakness in Aussie players

Blue Aids have a great pressing game that is giving them the advantage coupled with their better recruitment over the other Sydney and Melbourne teams

Thing is though Bert showed that these cunce time is coming to an end soon last week

Also as for your point about Sydney being crap in Arnold's first season there ??

They lost the GF so I don't know what the **** you on about

so there is no conspiracy then re cap. Why cannot the jets do that re marquees?

[MFKS]

so there is no conspiracy then re cap. Why cannot the jets do that re marquees?

Conspiracy on the cap??

Every allowance that has ever been made from the cap is designed to benefit the haves rather than the have nots

The haves are the Sydney Melbourne teams

That just the reality of it

The HAL salary cap has progressively got more unbalanced every season thanks to the FFA watering it down to benefit the bigger teams

Creating 3rd Marquees so Cahill could go to Heart
Creating Olyroo Marquee so Blue Aids could fit Weak Ankles and Disco Stu in under the cap
Creating Socceroo Marquee

Plus every other 3rd party agreement allowed

These things are all benefitting the haves rather than the Nix Gypos Jets Pissants etc

Your in a lot of delusion if you don't think that the Sydney Melbourne teams are not spending significantly more on salary than the other 6 teams are

[De-Champ]

Conspiracy on the cap??

Every allowance that has ever been made from the cap is designed to benefit the haves rather than the have nots

The haves are the Sydney Melbourne teams

That just the reality of it

The HAL salary cap has progressively got more unbalanced every season thanks to the FFA watering it down to benefit the bigger teams

Creating 3rd Marquees so Cahill could go to Heart
Creating Olyroo Marquee so Blue Aids could fit Weak Ankles and Disco Stu in under the cap
Creating Socceroo Marquee

Plus every other 3rd party agreement allowed

These things are all benefitting the haves rather than the Nix Gypos Jets Pissants etc

Your in a lot of delusion if you don't think that the Sydney Melbourne teams are not spending significantly more on salary than the other 6 teams are

I never said that Sydney are not spending more. Del Piero was on I think $2 million per year, that would have been approx. the whole of the jets salary at the time. (excluding Heskey)
There is no conspiracy re the cap the third party etc are there for everybody. The fact that your team does not utilise it is a different question.
You are just coming up with excuses. The fact is Brisbane were winning with Ange because they were the best team. Victory were winning because they were the best team. Sydney are winning because they are the best team. Simple as that. Get over it.

[MFKS]

How is it a different question all the salary cap lurks and perks??

It is manipulating of it to benefit Sydney and Melbourne teams

The comp is run on the smell of an oily rag because the FFA are incompetent and have it under capitalised

Most of the club's are struggling to pay their bills as it is without finding excess cash to take advantage of these salary cap loop holes that have been implemented for a few and not the majority

Take the salary cap concessions out and have all clubs with the same salary cap and Sydney don't recruit the side they got last year in the first place

Because this is after all meant to be a salary capped league

It isn't because the FFA have been complicit in corrupting the comp so the Sydney and Melbourne teams are advantaged at the expense of the rest of the club's

[Macca]

I never said that Sydney are not spending more. Del Piero was on I think $2 million per year, that would have been approx. the whole of the jets salary at the time. (excluding Heskey)
There is no conspiracy re the cap the third party etc are there for everybody. The fact that your team does not utilise it is a different question.
You are just coming up with excuses. The fact is Brisbane were winning with Ange because they were the best team. Victory were winning because they were the best team. Sydney are winning because they are the best team. Simple as that. Get over it.

The Member's whole point is that in a salary capped league, teams should be (roughly) even since they can only spend the same as each other on player wages. The effectiveness of this concept is greatly diminished when you allow exceptions to the cap, where richer clubs can take far greater advantage of the exceptions than poorer clubs who may not be able to use them at all.

His second point is that the amount and extent of these exceptions has been increased over the history of the league, most likely in collaboration with (and exclusively suiting) the richer clubs, which has further increased the disparity between rich and poor clubs. If you want to have a salary capped league, then do it properly and have a salary cap - or just remove the cap and do away with the facade.

[pv4]

I don't understand why people call for the cap to be scrapped "because it basically doesn't work as-is". There's loopholes etc existing, sure, but it's still logistically painful for clubs to make these happen and rewards the clubs that can, and do, exploit them. I'd rather have this half-functional cap and at least keep clubs within some form of arm's reach.. then to scrap it and see how truly high (or how truly low) some clubs can get. I feel like if Arnold's Sydney weren't so far ahead of everyone else currently, it'd be less of a discussion. But other clubs are spending similar, if not more than Sydney - Western Sydney spend a total of 3.4m per season on their two marquees, for example. And don't forget the cap works on both scales - it has a minumum spend so clubs can't absolutely tank the league to save some coin.

[Jeterpool]

The Member's whole point is that in a salary capped league, teams should be (roughly) even since they can only spend the same as each other on player wages. The effectiveness of this concept is greatly diminished when you allow exceptions to the cap, where richer clubs can take far greater advantage of the exceptions than poorer clubs who may not be able to use them at all.

His second point is that the amount and extent of these exceptions has been increased over the history of the league, most likely in collaboration with (and exclusively suiting) the richer clubs, which has further increased the disparity between rich and poor clubs. If you want to have a salary capped league, then do it properly and have a salary cap - or just remove the cap and do away with the facade.

The Membah Whisperer :rof:

[Macca]

The Membah Whisperer :rof:

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

[MFKS]

I don't understand why people call for the cap to be scrapped "because it basically doesn't work as-is". There's loopholes etc existing, sure, but it's still logistically painful for clubs to make these happen and rewards the clubs that can, and do, exploit them. I'd rather have this half-functional cap and at least keep clubs within some form of arm's reach.. then to scrap it and see how truly high (or how truly low) some clubs can get. I feel like if Arnold's Sydney weren't so far ahead of everyone else currently, it'd be less of a discussion. But other clubs are spending similar, if not more than Sydney - Western Sydney spend a total of 3.4m per season on their two marquees, for example. And don't forget the cap works on both scales - it has a minumum spend so clubs can't absolutely tank the league to save some coin.

The thing with the salary cap is actually benefits the bigger clubs and punishes the small clubs

The minimum salary spend punishes the smaller clubs as it means they spend 2.6 million paying shit players
So our of their 23 man squad the Gypos Nix etc have piles of blokes on more coin than they should be

If they didn't have to spend this money the money could be better spent developing their clubd to give them possible competitive advantages elsewhere

It is restrictive the salary cap and the ones who suffer the most are the smaller clubs

The bigger clubs are actually advantaged by it as it creates opportunities only available to them and restricts the smaller getting stronger long term

Until the HAL owners of the bottom 6 clubs bridge the gap spending wise with the Sydney and Melbourne teams the Salary Cap will stay

An open market gives the smaller clubs a chance to succeed long term

The current model doesn't

[Jeterpool]

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

:lulz:

[Macca]

The thing with the salary cap is actually benefits the bigger clubs and punishes the small clubs

The minimum salary spend punishes the smaller clubs as it means they spend 2.6 million paying shit players
So our of their 23 man squad the Gypos Nix etc have piles of blokes on more coin than they should be

If they didn't have to spend this money the money could be better spent developing their clubd to give them possible competitive advantages elsewhere

It is restrictive the salary cap and the ones who suffer the most are the smaller clubs


Not saying you're wrong; but if from next season, the salary floor was removed, what impacts would you expect this to have? How will players react to wages being lowered, will there be more players looking to head overseas (ie Asia)?

Perhaps a lot of the "journeyman" would feel less comfortable plying their trade here and would look for greener pastures, opening the door to more NPL and young talent.

Would you then expect the gap between the rich and poor to decrease?

[halo se7en]

Not saying you're wrong; but if from next season, the salary floor was removed, what impacts would you expect this to have? How will players react to wages being lowered, will there be more players looking to head overseas (ie Asia)?

Perhaps a lot of the "journeyman" would feel less comfortable plying their trade here and would look for greener pastures, opening the door to more NPL and young talent.

Would you then expect the gap between the rich and poor to decrease?

I think his point was that if the Mariners are spending 2.6 million now because they've had to reach a minimum, they could possibly spend 1.5-2 million and still be getting similar players and similar results. The difference is that extra half million could go towards some form of development, or membership drive etc. We might lose some journeymen, but there'd be plenty of NPL players around the country who would bite their arm off for a chance at the a-league and some exposure, and get paid well, but not over the top.

[MFKS]

Not saying you're wrong; but if from next season, the salary floor was removed, what impacts would you expect this to have? How will players react to wages being lowered, will there be more players looking to head overseas (ie Asia)?

Perhaps a lot of the "journeyman" would feel less comfortable plying their trade here and would look for greener pastures, opening the door to more NPL and young talent.

Would you then expect the gap between the rich and poor to decrease?

As for the players wages

I would expect the better Australian players in the HAL to be getting more and the lesser Australian players getting less

It would just open this area up to competition and market forces would take effect

Yeah players would be pissed off collectively they losing out but FFS they been on a great wicket for 13 years recently taking money they don't deserve when the HAL doesn't currently pay the bills and balance the books as it is

Yes your right the journeyman player going from club to club will lose out and it will open up opportunity for the NPL players to step up more than currently is available

I doubt the gap between rich and poor will decrease. It though gives the poor a chance to bridge the gap

A chance they currently don't have

The system is ****ed as it is. A salary cap to equalise the comp doesn't work once you start making concessions

Either we have a salary cap and keep it even and remove the concessions or we **** it off

The current system is like a bastard half caste child etc

[De-Champ]

I think his point was that if the Mariners are spending 2.6 million now because they've had to reach a minimum, they could possibly spend 1.5-2 million and still be getting similar players and similar results. The difference is that extra half million could go towards some form of development, or membership drive etc. We might lose some journeymen, but there'd be plenty of NPL players around the country who would bite their arm off for a chance at the a-league and some exposure, and get paid well, but not over the top.

That may be true.
But whatever system you have, you are going to have clubs with more resources than others. Salary cap or no salary cap. In the NSL you had the likes of Marconi who were top of the tree resource wise and Morwell, Breakers at the bottom end.
It is too easy to say that the mariners would probably get the same result with similar players at a lower money level. My guess would be that the results would be a lot worse, as you would have a lot more players earning less but at the same time not up to the required standard.
The better player that did not make it into the "bigger" club (they can only sign so many) would by pass the league altogether and you would have even more players heading off overseas at an earlier age than you do now. This would result in the whole league being a lesser standard.

[plague]

Werent the Cahill rule and Olyroos deal last minute additions to secure players for Syd and Melb clubs?

So every other club who had planned their cap ahead of time was disadvantaged by the rules changing yeah?

and you can’t tell me offers to Stu weren’t inflated and made before the rule was announced, but Sydney knew they could get the rules changed to fit Stu in at the disadvantage of a smaller club.

So yeah clubs can take advantage of all the same rules but when they changed at the last minute to suit certain clubs that exactly what the good Member is on about.

[The Dunster]

Werent the Cahill rule and Olyroos deal last minute additions to secure players for Syd and Melb clubs?

So every other club who had planned their cap ahead of time was disadvantaged by the rules changing yeah?

and you can’t tell me offers to Stu weren’t inflated and made before the rule was announced, but Sydney knew they could get the rules changed to fit Stu in at the disadvantage of a smaller club.

So yeah clubs can take advantage of all the same rules but when they changed at the last minute to suit certain clubs that exactly what the good Member is on about.

Great post.

[hawk]

This isnt news. Big clubs get all the whorey love from ffa.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5159016/argentine-sparks-jets-to-spirited-derby-win/?cs=2439

[hawk]

massive

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/newcastlefollow100118.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5161198/rodriguez-in-starting-role/?cs=2593
GVE's take on the squad
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5161372/deja-vu-for-dutchy-as-jets-home-in-on-finals/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowe blog today
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5131032/lowedown-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

FB Lowe and Gardiner
https://www.facebook.com/newcastleherald/videos/1564331216947230/

[StannyCFCJET]

Wanderers have named Sotirio in their squad.... Um wtf

[Jeterpool]

It's almost like he wasn't injured.

[StannyCFCJET]

It's almost like he wasn't injured.

Surely he gets banned from playing for WSW

[380]

Can see many fans from other clubs bombarding the FFA email address reception@ffa.com.au if he is on the team sheet and not one of the players to be omitted.

It would not be unreasonable to be demanding answers.

[Grimario]

I've stirred some mock rage up on Twitter and reddit. Other fans are incensed (not really but a little bit)

[Grimario]

Gatty and Kevin Airs (FFT) are all over it.


Ray Gatt
‏@Gatty54
I’d be shocked if Sotirio even makes the team sheet. I’m sure FFA will intervene.

Kevin Airs
@KevinAirs442
Replying to @_Grimario @Gatty54
It’s a fair question… we’ll try to get an answer…

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsgeorgievski110118.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald Dill gets on the bandwagon
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5163609/all-aboard-the-jets-bandwagon/?cs=12

[Retro Jet]

Wanderers have named Sotirio in their squad.... Um wtf

I mentioned it in the Other Games thread.
Yez know my feelings on this already.
Saw it coming.

[hawk]

and we care because? just let red aids do what they want, then hopefully lose 3pts

[Grimario]

and we care because? just let red aids do what they want, then hopefully lose 3pts

We don't care what they are doing... we care that we lost one of our starting players to replace the "injured" player that was withdrawn. If he isn't injured, why was he withdrawn and why do we have to suffer by losing one of our players yet WSW get theirs back without issue?

[hawk]

We don't care what they are doing... we care that we lost one of our starting players to replace the "injured" player that was withdrawn. If he isn't injured, why was he withdrawn and why do we have to suffer by losing one of our players yet WSW get theirs back without issue?

oh man theyll get a leg up up from the ffa regardless. And we're always held accountable. not even a surprise

[StannyCFCJET]

We don't care what they are doing... we care that we lost one of our starting players to replace the "injured" player that was withdrawn. If he isn't injured, why was he withdrawn and why do we have to suffer by losing one of our players yet WSW get theirs back without issue?

I reckon Lawrie and Ernie are seeking answers

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5165154/hoffman-the-hero-as-wasteful-jets-hang-on/?cs=2593

[Wilso8948]

Merrick mentioning in his presser Vargas was targeting next game against Roar end of Feb. Had a rethink after he saw where it was. Likely then he'd be good for week after. Home game against Syd start of March. Merrick reckons Roy will come back sooner. Kanta likely next week against Wello but I can see him being rested as Brown has been good.

[hawk]

Merrick mentioning in his presser Vargas was targeting next game against Roar end of Feb. Had a rethink after he saw where it was. Likely then he'd be good for week after. Home game against Syd start of March. Merrick reckons Roy will come back sooner. Kanta likely next week against Wello but I can see him being rested as Brown has been good.

Shouldnt come back v Sydney. Theyll kick him and no protection from ref

[Wilso8948]

Shouldnt come back v Sydney. Theyll kick him and no protection from ref
I agree. But **** I'd love to see him tear them a new asshole

[MFKS]

Merrick mentioning in his presser Vargas was targeting next game against Roar end of Feb. Had a rethink after he saw where it was. Likely then he'd be good for week after. Home game against Syd start of March. Merrick reckons Roy will come back sooner. Kanta likely next week against Wello but I can see him being rested as Brown has been good.

Hope he is actually back for the game at Suncorp

Physcologically getting back out there at that venue I think will be a giant god send

Other thing is the sooner the better in that he is going to have to get minutes in his legs just like Pato

Match fitness going to be well off and despite the Jets keeping him in rehab I thinking Ronny won't be starting when he comes back anyway

The sooner we can get him up to speed and in harness with Pato the better

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsvbrisbane130118.mp4

[Wilso8948]

Hope he is actually back for the game at Suncorp

Physcologically getting back out there at that venue I think will be a giant god send

Other thing is the sooner the better in that he is going to have to get minutes in his legs just like Pato

Match fitness going to be well off and despite the Jets keeping him in rehab I thinking Ronny won't be starting when he comes back anyway

The sooner we can get him up to speed and in harness with Pato the better

Agree regarding his match fitness. Good thing we have points in the bank and can afford to have these blokes return off the bench.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5166883/jets-welcome-chance-to-freshen-their-legs/?cs=3398

NBN photo gallery
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2018/01/14/a-league-jets-v-roar-image-gallery/

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN on Pepper tackle
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsolyroos150118.mp4

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5168703/no-ffa-action-for-this-tackle-on-jets-import-photos-video/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5169482/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=3398

[Jetmaster]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5169482/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=3398

I have also been thinking about the GF venue. TBH, I believe we could win the league by 20 points and they would move the GF from Newcastle - we will never host a GF until that stadium is actually finished.

[belchardo]

I have also been thinking about the GF venue. TBH, I believe we could win the league by 20 points and they would move the GF from Newcastle - we will never host a GF until that stadium is actually finished.

we might if it was against wello.

[MFKS]

Robbie Cornflakes has been released by Red Aids

Bloke is going to Malaysia or some other 3rd world shit hole league

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetshoffman160118.mp4

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5171730/hoffman-hopeful-rodriguez-back-for-jets/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Jaliens to Weston
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5170946/kew-jaliens-signs-on-in-major-coup-for-weston-bears/?cs=4783

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5174226/jets-coach-ernie-merrick-wary-of-last-placed-wellington/?cs=306

[MFKS]

Apparently Seb Ryall has quit his job as Blue Aids bench player

Apparently he has lost his passion for playing football etc

Wonder if he will take up a job working with his other passion??

[hawk]

What's he really done?

[turbojetfireV8]

Apparently Seb Ryall has quit his job as Blue Aids bench player

Apparently he has lost his passion for playing football etc

Wonder if he will take up a job working with his other passion??

he'll need a criminal record check and working with children check to become a teacher, so probably not... :popcorn:

[MFKS]

he'll need a criminal record check and working with children check to become a teacher, so probably not... :popcorn:

Maybe he can open a lolly shop then

[plague]

Wonder if he will take up a job working with his other passion??

that is a great line and i appreciate you in a way not may others do.

well in sir.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleagueshow170118.mp4

[hawk]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleagueshow170118.mp4

your on the ball early.

[Bon]

Apparently Seb Ryall has quit his job as Blue Aids bench player

Apparently he has lost his passion for playing football etc

Wonder if he will take up a job working with his other passion??

:lulzturtle:
Well played..

[halo se7en]

23’s coming home early

[&1gest]

Draw changes due to ACL commitments:

Please note the following updates to the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 Season Draw.


Round

Date

Home

Away

Venue

Local

AEDT

Note



25

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Perth Glory

Sydney FC

nib Stadium

18:30

21:30

Updated match date & kick-off time



Round

Date

Home

Away

Venue

Local

AEDT

Note



27

Friday, 13 April 2018

Sydney FC

Melbourne Victory

Allianz Stadium

19:50

19:50

Updated match date



Round

Date

Home

Away

Venue

Local

AEDT

Note



27

Saturday, 14 April 2018

Central Coast Mariners

Newcastle Jets

Central Coast Stadium

19:50

19:50

Updated match date

[Jeterpool]

Best news!

[Couscous]

Let he who was a 19-year-old man-boy and turned down a pash and the offer of more with a girl who seemed 16 or 17 years old cast the first stone.

I had no such offer at 19 from memory, so I won't comment.

[plague]

girl who seemed 16 or 17 years old

Stanny def been caught down at the pier waiting for that internet hookup to show.

[StannyCFCJET]

Stanny def been caught down at the pier waiting for that internet hookup to show.

Ummmmm wtf............

[MFKS]

Draw changes due to ACL commitments:

Please note the following updates to the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 Season Draw.


Round

Date

Home

Away

Venue

Local

AEDT

Note



25

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Perth Glory

Sydney FC

nib Stadium

18:30

21:30

Updated match date & kick-off time



Round

Date

Home

Away

Venue

Local

AEDT

Note



27

Friday, 13 April 2018

Sydney FC

Melbourne Victory

Allianz Stadium

19:50

19:50

Updated match date



Round

Date

Home

Away

Venue

Local

AEDT

Note



27

Saturday, 14 April 2018

Central Coast Mariners

Newcastle Jets

Central Coast Stadium

19:50

19:50

Updated match date





Derby is now in the Saturday night not the Friday night

Great move

Hopefully the cunce move the Blue Aids game to prime time and not keep it at 5:35 KO shit

[Wilso8948]

Article on the A league app about Roy returning mid Feb. 5 weeks ahead of schedule apparently and feeling way better than start of year. He's training/kicking/running and returning to full training next week

[turbojetfireV8]

23’s coming home early

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5176734/jets-could-rush-aussie-under-23-reps-in/?cs=306
NBN said McGree was coming back via Adelaide so won't be back this weekend, other pair will be assessed

[Jetmaster]

Sydney and Roar have announced their E-League "stars"....have we got one?

More importantly, do we care?

[mic22]

Article on the A league app about Roy returning mid Feb. 5 weeks ahead of schedule apparently and feeling way better than start of year. He's training/kicking/running and returning to full training next week


Incredibly, he revealed the groin injury was lingering from the start of the season, with the player and club managing his groin during the time he was banging-in goals for fun.

“I’d been struggling with it [the groin] since game one. I never really had a groin problem like that. And I didn’t train a lot in the first seven games.

"I just kind of played on match day. And it got progressively worse. We tried injections and medications and when I came back against Perth it just wasn’t right.

"The best thing was that it snapped completely and it took away all my pain.”

No one really believed the 2 injuries were not related, now it's official...

[MFKS]

No one really believed the 2 injuries were not related, now it's official...

Jets medical department ballsing things up??

Saying it isn't so

[mic22]

Jets medical department ballsing things up??

Saying it isn't so

I don't want to think that either, but something doesn't quite add up.

After the injury in Perth, Ernie said that the two injuries were unrelated, but now Roy says "when I came back against Perth it just wasn’t right".
Perhaps Ernie didn't have all the information at that time, who knows... but before the game in Perth, he also said something like "we need to protect Roy from himself"
He is a competitor and he wants to be back as soon as possible, that's why I'm a bit suspicious when he says he's 5 weeks ahead of schedule, for that type of injury.
Let's hope they don't rush him back into a game too soon: we are in a position where we can afford to wait for a complete recovery, we really need him for the final part of the season. And for next year, too!

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsnabbout190118.mp4

[westjet]

https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2018/01/20/victory-set-lose-milligan-al-ahli-pounce

Milligan going again. Has he ever stayed at a team longer than a season?

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetslosephoenix210118.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5179549/jets-pay-for-defensive-mistakes-in-3-2-loss-to-last-placed-wellington/?cs=4783
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5179838/battered-boogaard-vows-to-back-up/?cs=306

[Grimario]

News-ish... Gorgeous Georjetski article on Players Voice.

https://www.playersvoice.com.au/daniel-georgievski-things-they-never-tell-you

[Macca]

News-ish... Gorgeous Georjetski article on Players Voice.

https://www.playersvoice.com.au/daniel-georgievski-things-they-never-tell-you

I've read a few of these player's voice articles now and found them quite enjoyable. Some cool insights into both the player and the profession

[Grimario]

I've read a few of these player's voice articles now and found them quite enjoyable. Some cool insights into both the player and the profession

They're the best bit of new stuff out of the last 12 months. The Thwaite one from last week where he talks about his day off regime was great. That must be tough

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN on Roy's progress
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetstraining220118.mp4
Note to SFC - Squirrel grips now legal
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5181971/rude-joke-wellington-squirrel-gripper-escapes-sanction/?cs=306
Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5182902/david-lowe-jets-face-a-crucial-phase-of-their-season/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmoss230118.mp4
Herald Moss
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5183476/jets-score-glen-moss-extension/?cs=4783
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5185049/moss-satisfied-with-supporting-role/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Merrick on reinforcements
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5185865/merrick-looking-to-fresh-legs/?cs=12

[Mark325]

Kilkenny to join Perth so says Gatt on twitter

[plague]

Kilkenny to join Perth so says Gatt on twitter

so hes going to sydney then.

[turbojetfireV8]

so hes going to sydney then.

waiting for Shitney to poach Arzani actually to update a geri spot, the LOLs if that happens...

[Wilso8948]

Article on the app talks to Ronny about return. Says Feb however he says 4-6 weeks. I'd suggest he'll return off the bench against Syd start of March.

Roy wants this week but hopefully trains all next week and returns against Victory. That's my bet.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN no audio, no Roy for MC clash
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/menjetsquad240118.mp4
Herald (think Dillon is trying to jinx the team with these articles)
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5188218/jets-primed-to-defend-top-two-spot/?cs=12
Lowe's blogspot
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5186290/lowedown-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=4782

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5189726/mind-the-gap-jets-draw-2-all-to-keep-city-at-bay/?cs=2439
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5192228/roy-returns-to-boost-record-breaking-jets/?cs=2439

[Wilso8948]

Milligan goooneee

[380]

By me reckoning Victory will be with out Milligan ( Transfer ) , Geria ( Red ) and Williams ( 8th Yellow ) this weekend. Bet Pato will be one very relieved camper.

[MFKS]

By me reckoning Victory will be with out Milligan ( Transfer ) , Geria ( Red ) and Williams ( 8th Yellow ) this weekend. Bet Pato will be one very relieved camper.

Got some other A Grade hacks in the side already

Valeri Berisha Troisi

All ****ing grubs

[redwah]

Got some other A Grade hacks in the side already

Valeri Berisha Troisi

All ****ing grubs

Smartest thing you’ve ever said...**** I hate Berisha...he has a massive case of short term memory loss...I’d love to see a ref straight up card him when he comes charging in to complain.

[Grimario]

Got some other A Grade hacks in the side already

Valeri Berisha Troisi

All ****ing grubs

Grubs indeed but I don't see Berisha or Troisi tracking back enough to hack Pato in our attacking third. Valeri, definitely. Broxham too.

[lil_masi]

Rhys Williams has 7 yellows, so he'll be playing

[380]

Rhys Williams has 7 yellows, so he'll be playing

A League App stats must be incorrect then as it shows 8.

[Jeterpool]

A League App stats must be incorrect then as it shows 8.

A-League website also has him at 7.

On a side note, Chris Herd has 7 yellows in 9 appearances.

[goaliepersempre]

https://www.a-league.com.au/news/independent-match-review-panel-outcome-hyundai-a-league-round-18

2 weeks utter joke

[Jetmaster]

Was interesting just now watching Scott Miller as guest analysist on A-League Hour. Not much chat about current Jets though he did say he was very happy for them.

[StannyCFCJET]

Was interesting just now watching Scott Miller as guest analysist on A-League Hour. Not much chat about current Jets though he did say he was very happy for them.

Could be still bitter about being sacked

[plague]

Was interesting just now watching Scott Miller as guest analysist on A-League Hour. Not much chat about current Jets though he did say he was very happy for them.

lets face it for all the theory that he was apparently good at he still comes across as a bit of a dick.


best thing Griff ever done was show his ass the door.


Hail Griff.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN - W-League then A-League Jets
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswrap290118.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5196835/jets-set-for-socceroos-audition/?cs=12
Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5196869/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=12

[belchardo]

i didn't catch all of the show, but i did see the bit where they asked him about the jets. i thought he was reasonably gracious/reasonable with his comments. basically said your part of a team, he's proud of the part he played, but when you leave everything moves on and good luck to them.

[Jetmaster]

Timmeh to Milwall scum...

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42720046

[Jeterpool]

Timmeh to Milwall scum...

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42720046

The team that unequivocally denied any truth to the rumour? Fancy that.

[Jetmaster]

May 6th - Milwall v Villa.

Geez I hope Tim and McCormack both start and score just for the Melbun Citeh lolz.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5199204/playing-for-keeps-necevski-exit-clears-way-for-rodriguez-to-stay/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsvargas310118.mp4

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5201814/business-as-usual-for-jets-new-dad-petratos/?cs=306

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5199341/lowedown-live-with-david-lowe/?cs=4782

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5204235/roy-keen-to-make-up-for-lost-time/?cs=12
NBN A-League Show
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/aleagueshow010218.mp4
Kanta
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/kantasigns010218.mp4

[StannyCFCJET]

The new Raff kits are hideous imo

[Roundball Enthusiast]

The new Raff kits are hideous imo

I disagree.

I haven't seen it in person, but I love a good gun metal grey.

[hawk]

saw em. Great school shirts

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5205449/merrick-confident-jets-better-equipped-for-victory/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5206813/boogaard-ends-drought-as-jets-soar-past-victory/?cs=12

[belchardo]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-03/ffa-under-fire-for-e-league-players-grim_rap_er-username/9392438

good start!

[Grimario]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-03/ffa-under-fire-for-e-league-players-grim_rap_er-username/9392438

good start!

Did we really choose a player called Grim Raper? Such a Jets thing to do.

The gripe about streaming kids playing games over the W league is one of the dumbest things I've ever read.

[MFKS]

Did we really choose a player called Grim Raper? Such a Jets thing to do.

The gripe about streaming kids playing games over the W league is one of the dumbest things I've ever read.

The whole article is ****ing one of the dumbest things I have ever heard

Getting offended because some one called themselves the Grim Raper??


**** me

These lefty nutters need to get a ****ing life

[Jetmaster]

The whole article is ****ing one of the dumbest things I have ever heard

Getting offended because some one called themselves the Grim Raper??


**** me

These lefty nutters need to get a ****ing life

Soooo ABC...this week they've had stories on getting rid of girls at darts and F1, called for LGTB only child care centres and now this. Such a tut tut organisation now.

[hawk]

feminazis are doing this retarded sh1t everyday. Its getting old and mostly ignored now.

Every mistake is a male fault right down to the colour & age. fk u apologist social far left wangers.

[Jetmaster]

Every mistake is a male fault right down to the colour & age. fk u apologist social far left wangers.

I like you.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswrap040218.mp4

[MFKS]

feminazis are doing this retarded sh1t everyday. Its getting old and mostly ignored now.

Every mistake is a male fault right down to the colour & age. fk u apologist social far left wangers.

Feminist Nazi asked me the other day what I thought about Lesbians


She wasn't impressed when i replied as long as it was in high definition and they were hotties I will be watching

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5206920/eye-catching-audition-dimi-states-case-for-socceroos-as-jets-soar-to-new-heights/?cs=310

[MonkeyKplunk]

The whole article is ****ing one of the dumbest things I have ever heard

Getting offended because some one called themselves the Grim Raper??


**** me

These lefty nutters need to get a ****ing life

His handle was Grim_Rap_Er.

Did anyone ask this dude if he was just an aspiring rapper?
Bit harsh to instantly jump to the rape conclusion.... oh wait, but he's male, so that's what we just do now

[Wilso8948]

His handle was Grim_Rap_Er.

Did anyone ask this dude if he was just an aspiring rapper?
Bit harsh to instantly jump to the rape conclusion.... oh wait, but he's male, so that's what we just do now

Most wrappers are pretty bad spellers. It's why they stick to the wrapping part and steer clear of the birthday cards..


I'll take my hat and leave now.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN image gallery v Tards
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2018/02/05/a-league-jets-v-victory-image-gallery/
Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5210398/the-lowedown-jets-on-course-for-top-two-finish/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Timmy and Brymora
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5211762/newcastle-teenager-gets-in-on-the-act-as-cahill-marks-millwall-return-with-goal/?cs=2439

[Couscous]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5210398/the-lowedown-jets-on-course-for-top-two-finish/?cs=12

Wonder why the Herald isn't taking comments on the Lowedown anymore. I feel sad about that.

[Jetmaster]

Wonder why the Herald isn't taking comments on the Lowedown anymore. I feel sad about that.

Herald comments moderator has been a VA in the Philippines - they've cut back on the comments since the website upgrade.

[belchardo]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2018/02/08/how-boogaard-and-topor-stanley-have-developed-one-of-the-a-leagues-best-partnerships/

article about topor and boogs (in which the terms BooStanley and Toporgaard are introduced to the english language).

[turbojetfireV8]

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5215495/riley-mcgree-builds-case-as-jets-switch-on/?cs=2439

[plague]

That Liam Miller news is just sad man.

so sad.

[hawk]

Herald comments moderator has been a VA in the Philippines .

Herald comments are as filtered as Nth Korea. 2bit a**hole journos only print what political agenda suits their readers.

[belchardo]

not exactly relevant to this thread, but has anybody seen any evidence of the much vaunted "chase" advertising that the FFA were going to roll out for the final third of the season? did i imagine that announcement?

[Jetmaster]

not exactly relevant to this thread, but has anybody seen any evidence of the much vaunted "chase" advertising that the FFA were going to roll out for the final third of the season? did i imagine that announcement?

They did announce it last week....but that's all.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsduncan120218.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5224094/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=12
McGree in for Kanta?
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5223739/mcgree-in-frame-for-hamstrung-enforcer/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Baartz v Man U
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5221659/the-days-of-ray-baartz-at-manchester-united/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Dimi and Nabbout Socceroos bolters?
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsernie130218.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5226204/flight-risk-kantarovski-ruled-out-as-merrick-looks-to-experiment-with-jets-midfield/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5228715/hired-gun-primed-to-fire-says-coach/?cs=3398

[turbojetfireV8]

hmm
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5228461/gallop-bemoans-poor-a-league-numbers/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

missed this one
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsnelsonbay100218.mp4

[belchardo]

hmm
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5228461/gallop-bemoans-poor-a-league-numbers/?cs=2439

does this guy realise that he runs the competition? and you know, could actually do something about the things he's talking about?

unbelievable.

[Wilso8948]

Says Ron Ron gonna struggle for a return in the Syd game

[belchardo]

Says Ron Ron gonna struggle for a return in the Syd game

i wonder if we wouldn't be better off holding him until after this match. he'd only get the shit kicked out of him, and it keeps our powder dry for the finals.

[StannyCFCJET]

i wonder if we wouldn't be better off holding him until after this match. he'd only get the shit kicked out of him, and it keeps our powder dry for the finals.

Hopefully our refs have been reading the rule book and watching the ACL and that shit stops

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN Browny's back
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetshoffman150218.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5231567/jets-duo-home-in-on-finals/?cs=12

[belchardo]

Hopefully our refs have been reading the rule book and watching the ACL and that shit stops

more likely that the FFA will mandate more strict adherence to the "do anything to keep sydney winning" edict.

[MFKS]

more likely that the FFA will mandate more strict adherence to the "do anything to keep sydney winning" edict.

Actually best thing the FFA could actually do for themselves is actually see that the Jets win the League


Going to do a lot of good if that happens

[StannyCFCJET]

Actually best thing the FFA could actually do for themselves is actually see that the Jets win the League


Going to do a lot of good if that happens

They don't care about good only more money for themselves

[belchardo]

http://www.theroar.com.au/2018/02/18/odonovans-gravity-vital-mechanism-jets/

good article about some of o'donovan's off the ball work this weekend.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN postmatch
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetswanderers170218.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5235009/jets-officials-backing-merrick-after-blow-up/?cs=12

[turbojetfireV8]

Bossi on misuse of VAR
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5234697/merrick-facing-censure-over-outspoken-comments/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

and more VAR - give yourself an uppercut Strebre...
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5232997/furious-coach-slams-disgraceful-var-calls/?cs=2439

www.theherald.com.au/story/5234093/wonder-strike-helps-jets-hold-wanderers/?cs=2439

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5234133/merrick-fumes-at-disgraceful-ref-var/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsmonday190218.mp4

[turbojetfireV8]

Lowedown
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5237947/david-lowe-the-lowedown/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Vargas
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5237966/jets-vargas-asked-to-step-up-training/?cs=4783

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5237895/on-notice-jets-still-waiting-for-ffa-response-to-blow-up/?cs=306

[Wilso8948]

Pato sent for scans on a calf. Wouldn't think they'd risk him if there's any doubt.

[380]

Unsure why Ernie felt the need to rev Ronnie up publicly or am i just taking it out of context ?.

[Jeterpool]

Unsure why Ernie felt the need to rev Ronnie up publicly or am i just taking it out of context ?.

Ronny is a popular figure amongst the fans. We're eager to see him back on the field given he was originally on track to return this week a few weeks ago.

I think he's giving us an update while looking to motivate the player as well.

[Wilso8948]

Ronny is a popular figure amongst the fans. We're eager to see him back on the field given he was originally on track to return this week a few weeks ago.

I think he's giving us an update while looking to motivate the player as well.

I think there's some mind games going on. I'd have no doubt Merrick and Vargas would be in constant communication. Merrick always seems calculated with his responses to the media.

[380]

Just Ernie with a curve ball to keep that big headed upstart down at FFA FC Arnold guessing perhaps.

[Hunter403]

My guess. Ronny is almost ready but Ernie wants the opposition to think he isn't. He seems to love those mind games

[MFKS]

My guess. Ronny is almost ready but Ernie wants the opposition to think he isn't. He seems to love those mind games

It would not surprise me if he is in the squad this weekend.

Physcologically it going to be a huge boost to him and his teammates if he gets back out there at the scene of the crime etc

[Jeterpool]

It would not surprise me if he is in the squad this weekend.

Physcologically it going to be a huge boost to him and his teammates if he gets back out there at the scene of the crime etc

It depends on how the player wants to respond to that situation. A superstitious player may not want to go straight back out to the field where they were last injured.

[380]

Has anybody here been to training to see how he is travelling ?.

[Jetmaster]

Last Saturday at the bay Ronny was training alone without the ball.

Something would have to happen quick to get straight back on the field - need a few sessions of ball and real tackles before then.

[Wilso8948]

Might be me but I've seen a huge disparity in his calf muscles between his left and right in the photos I've seen. I'd guess he'd still have some decent conditioning and strengthening to do.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN - no sound again unfortunately, said FFA had issued a show cause notice, Lawrie reckons another A-League club is offering to pay half of any fine (guessing that's Adelaide ;) )
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/merrickaction200218.mp4

[380]

Delovski, Green and O Rourke should be made to show cause as to why they still have a job at the FFA. Incompetent, inconsistent Imbeciles they are.

[leftrightout]

Mitch Nichols released from Glory along with the one and only Marc Warren... Warren has been sighted training with Mayfield ZL3 reserve grade. Let’s hope he gets his rego paid immediately and secures a position.

[plague]

the one and only Marc Warren... Warren has been sighted training with Mayfield ZL3 reserve grade. Let’s hope he gets his rego paid immediately and secures a position.

R.I.P White Leeroy George.

[Retro Jet]

Mitch Nichols released from Glory along with the one and only Marc Warren... Warren has been sighted training with Mayfield ZL3 reserve grade. Let’s hope he gets his rego paid immediately and secures a position.

Yeah, released before he had to front the MRP for a bad case of Potty Mouth...the c**t.
Oops.... :blush:

[380]

Just like Sam Gallaway another superstar lost to the A league. Can't wait to see him carving it up for Mayfield on the BBQ.

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5240638/merrick-cited-jets-reaffirm-support-of-coach-over-referee-blow-up/?cs=306
History to be made
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5239413/milestone-score-to-settle/?cs=2439

[turbojetfireV8]

When recycle and re-use isn't such a good idea...
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5241017/henrique-trains-with-roar-for-al-contract/?cs=2439

[MFKS]

Perth have released Bitch Nicols and Marc Warren ASAP

Hope both end up on the Gypo Coast

[leftrightout]

As much as we were all hoping, I don’t think Ernie is playing mind games with Ronny returning. I think he is being honest and doing a good job of keeping expectations low.

[belchardo]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/21/governance-crisis-fifa-talks-to-step-up-with-a-league-clubs-and-states

update from the FIFA corrective committee talks.

TL;DR - everybody is getting on really well. Not.

[turbojetfireV8]

NBN
http://video.nbnnews.com.au/jetsnabbout210218.mp4
Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5243259/ffa-admits-jets-copped-a-dodgy-call/?cs=12

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5243415/a-league-rodriguez-injury-to-test-jets-depth/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

Nabbout's strike
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5242721/what-a-strike-nabbout-goal-awarded-best-in-the-world-by-espn/?cs=6160

[turbojetfireV8]

Herald on the '08 GF
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5246602/title-win-the-pinnacle-even-if-game-is-a-blur/?cs=306

[turbojetfireV8]

the Dill
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5247809/robert-dillon-sporting-declaration/?cs=306

seems to be a second (earlier?) version as well
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5246373/ernie-crosses-fine-line/?cs=6160

[turbojetfireV8]

Sorry, more Herald
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/5246759/finals-spot-just-a-blip-on-jets-radar/?cs=6160