FFA Cup 18/19

[halo se7en]

Thought it was worthy of a new thread. Not sure if mods want to merge the stuff from the local thread, I moreso wanted to focus on the Jets.

1) Am I right in saying we can’t draw another A-league team in the (our) first round?
2) Will these games count toward Roy’s suspension?

No idea when the draw will be, I can’t see anything online past the local draws so far. It does look as though all the state-level qualifiers wrap up by mid-June.

[MFKS]

Thought it was worthy of a new thread. Not sure if mods want to merge the stuff from the local thread, I moreso wanted to focus on the Jets.

1) Am I right in saying we can’t draw another A-league team in the (our) first round?
2) Will these games count toward Roy’s suspension?

No idea when the draw will be, I can’t see anything online past the local draws so far. It does look as though all the state-level qualifiers wrap up by mid-June.

Roy suspension should count

I believe we can play anyone in the draw

They removed the top 4 getting a bye against fellow HAL sides and made it random

4 teams get to play NPL sides but they made it random who the 4 will be

But make it 3 as we all know Smurfs will be 1 of the 4
That why Gypos got turfed out by NPL opposition last season

[Jeterpool]

Member is right in saying 4 drawn against NPL teams and will be away for those games.

3 all A-League fixtures from pot of 10.

And yes they will count towards his suspension. That's been mentioned in the press

[Wilso8948]

Draws already happened.

We play Perth.

[la bazzle]

Draws already happened.

We play Perth.

:rof:

So the one year we place decently on the ladder its random :rof: #jetties

[Jeterpool]

:rof:

So the one year we place decently on the ladder its random :rof: #jetties

:rof:

To be fair, it was random last year too - and we thought that was good (but we still drew an A-League side).




I'm confident we will progress past Round of 32. And the only way we are going to get a home game is drawing an A-League team

[evolution]

I'm confident we will progress past Round of 32. And the only way we are going to get a home game is drawing an A-League team

Was shite last year that all 3 local teams (Jets + 2 NPL clubs) all got drawn away from home. Fingers crossed we get at least one game in Newy this year.

[Jeterpool]

Was shite last year that all 3 local teams (Jets + 2 NPL clubs) all got drawn away from home. Fingers crossed we get at least one game in Newy this year.

This

[MFKS]

We are going to be away v NPL club

Blue Aids
Red Aids
Nix
Jets avoided the HAL clubs

[MFKS]

Magic away to Canberra

Azzurri away to Heidleberg


Jets away to Knights


Gold Coast


Cunce arent even in the NPL

[Jeterpool]

Road trip

[Bremsstrahlung]

Magic have a chance and we gotta have hope that we can get a win!
CCB drew a strong team unfortunately!

All away though. Ffs

[goaliepersempre]

How did they draw it?

Re Federation games and then Federation A league games... did they do the federation vs A league team first or was it whoever was left over?

[sammydog]

How did they draw it?

Re Federation games and then Federation A league games... did they do the federation vs A league team first or was it whoever was left over?

Started in Pot A with all a-league teams, and the three all a-league games were drawn with 4 random teams left.

Then Pot B doing the all NPL games until 4 teams were left.

Then Pot A drawn against Pot B.

[goaliepersempre]

Started in Pot A with all a-league teams, and the three all a-league games were drawn with 4 random teams left.

Then Pot A drawn against Pot B

Then Pot B doing the all NPL games until 4 teams were left.

.


aww ok i reckon they should have done it as above

[evolution]

Dates are set. Jets vs Gold Coast Knights on 7th of August - 7:30pm kickoff @ Cbus Super Stadium

Rest of the fixtures here (https://www.theffacup.com.au/news/2018-ffa-cup-round-32-fixture-details-announced).

[Couscous]

So are Magic the good guys or the bad guys? Whom do I support: them or Canberra FC?

[boz-monaut]

I wouldn't say that Magic are universally hated

are Canberra FC massive cunce?

[Couscous]

Canberra FC are the local Croatian team that tends to.dominate the NPL. So yes.

[Bremsstrahlung]

How are clubs like Gwelup Croatia able to exist?
Thought FFA outlawed ethnic links? Not exactly subtle either

[Roundball Enthusiast]

How are clubs like Gwelup Croatia able to exist?
Thought FFA outlawed ethnic links? Not exactly subtle either

This.

Or maybe that's just at the NPL level? Are they in the top div for their region?


I wouldn't say that Magic are universally hated

are Canberra FC massive cunce?

Time for Canberra FC to show they're the real A-League deal with a win over the top team in NNSW :popcorn:

[belchardo]

Time for Canberra FC to show they're the real A-League deal with a win over the top team in NNSW :popcorn:

do you realise that Canberra FC aren't the group behind the a-league bid?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

do you realise that Canberra FC aren't the group behind the a-league bid?

Canberra United... Canberra FC.. Canberra... Just one of the 50 (10) teams in the running..

[belchardo]

Canberra United... Canberra FC.. Canberra... Just one of the 50 (10) teams in the running..

they're actually calling themselves the "canberra and capital region a-league bid". catchy, but i can see why they are doing it this way.

https://www.cbrregionaleaguebid.com.au/

[Couscous]

It'll def be Canberra United if they get in, like the W-League team. Which has the best kit, by the way

[MFKS]

How are clubs like Gwelup Croatia able to exist?
Thought FFA outlawed ethnic links? Not exactly subtle either

We are a multicultural country

What actually sets this sport apart from others is that embraces all comers

We have a Football Federation who fails to embrace footballs greatest selling point

That all are welcome

They actually operate a policy that excludes the multicultural component of our society


It is high time these clowns remove their no ethnic groups policy they have and start burying the hatchet between old soccer and new football from the self inflicted wounds Lowy and co have given us all

[Jeterpool]

Anyone going up for the game? Flights to Gold Coast are pretty cheap at the moment

[plague]

We are a multicultural country

What actually sets this sport apart from others is that embraces all comers

We have a Football Federation who fails to embrace footballs greatest selling point

That all are welcome

They actually operate a policy that excludes the multicultural component of our society


It is high time these clowns remove their no ethnic groups policy they have and start burying the hatchet between old soccer and new football from the self inflicted wounds Lowy and co have given us all

Scientology FC.

Get me season tix next to you pls Member.

[Bremsstrahlung]

We are a multicultural country

What actually sets this sport apart from others is that embraces all comers

We have a Football Federation who fails to embrace footballs greatest selling point

That all are welcome

They actually operate a policy that excludes the multicultural component of our society


It is high time these clowns remove their no ethnic groups policy they have and start burying the hatchet between old soccer and new football from the self inflicted wounds Lowy and co have given us all


I have no problem with it. It either strengthens the club within the community or alienates it. I guess there’s the threat of violence, but different names does nothing to stop this. Same shit, different name.

Call your club whatever you want.

I was just pointing out that they wanted all clubs to remove those links, yet there’s one blatantly advertising Croatia. Which if it is okay for them, let the others do it.

[MonkeyKplunk]

I have no problem with it. It either strengthens the club within the community or alienates it. I guess there’s the threat of violence, but different names does nothing to stop this. Same shit, different name.

Call your club whatever you want.

I was just pointing out that they wanted all clubs to remove those links, yet there’s one blatantly advertising Croatia. Which if it is okay for them, let the others do it.

Gold Coast Knights are another.
They proudly display that they're a Croatian Australian club. The flag is on the crest.

It is what it is.
As long as they genuinely make themselves inclusive to ANYONE around them, and not exclude those who aren't from that ethnic background then the FFA can't really do shit about their allegiances.

[MonkeyKplunk]

Mid-week flights to and from Gold Coast $55
Accommodation $150

[Jeterpool]

Mid-week flights to and from Gold Coast $55
Accommodation $150

You going to head up? A few people are already going.

[Grimario]

Mid-week flights to and from Gold Coast $55
Accommodation $150

But when you factor in blackjack and hookers, it gets super exxy.

[belchardo]

But when you factor in blackjack and hookers, it gets super exxy.

only if you are bad at blackjack.

[evolution]

You going to head up? A few people are already going.

I'm heading up. Flights are cheap as and my old girl lives like 20 minutes from CBUS stadium so free accommodation :cool:

[halo se7en]

Meh. I’ll wait til they win and get drawn at home next round ;)

[MFKS]

But when you factor in blackjack and hookers, it gets super exxy.

Jesus ****ing Christ:shock::wtf:

[Couscous]

I'll be supporting the Croats tonight as Canberra FC take on Magic. Seven degrees, so it's kinda hot by Canberra standards.

[Jetmaster]

How good is it to sit and watch four hours of football with six games.
Settle in for a nice night of grassroots football.

[Jetmaster]

Jesic, Rooney and Poljak on view for Marconi.

......and they're behind already.

Nice of Fox to showreel the old Jesic/Topor goal celebrations btw.

[boz-monaut]

so barring a miracle in the last few minutes - is Magic's win the first ever by a NNSW team in the round of 32?

[football_macigian23]

so barring a miracle in the last few minutes - is Magic's win the first ever by a NNSW team in the round of 32?

Nope.. Edgeworth beat FNQ the other year

[boz-monaut]

ah they did too

I probably could have looked that up myself

[plague]

the lighting, field and camerawork in this Bonnyrig v Hakoah(?) game is everything the FFA cup is supposed to be.

[Imyourhero]

Where I can watch the magic game replay?
Nothing on the world game or fox sports.

[Jetmaster]

Where I can watch the magic game replay?
Nothing on the world game or fox sports.

Definitely full replay available on Fox Football site...

https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/football

[MFKS]

so barring a miracle in the last few minutes - is Magic's win the first ever by a NNSW team in the round of 32?

So in 5 years Magic and Edgy have had a win in the cup

Yet the local professional club hasnt done so

That some ****ing achievement by the Jets

[GO AWAY]

So in 5 years Magic and Edgy have had a win in the cup

Yet the local professional club hasnt done so

That some ****ing achievement by the Jets

Think this is first year they havn't drawn another A-League club. I think they will be right this year, no disrespect to Gold Coast.

Congratulations to Broadmeadow Magic, now just hope Azzurri can pull upset of upsets. No Ljubo or Ireland I am hearing

[halo se7en]

Of course the Sydney game is the one being shown on Fox. Is there any way to pick a different game or are we stuck with this?

[Jetmaster]

Of course the Sydney game is the one being shown on Fox. Is there any way to pick a different game or are we stuck with this?

All games streamed on Fox website.

[halo se7en]

All games streamed on Fox website.

Why can’t they just use the red button thing to pick the game like they used to with NRL? I’d rather watch the games on an actual television.

[Jetmaster]

Agree....the red button has died off a bit.

[Jetmaster]

FFS...the inane dribbling of Speed welcomes in a new season. "That man" De Silva is his new Arzani.

[belchardo]

how good is jarred gillett?!

[halo se7en]

That goal alert on Fox is hideous. This is the first time in years I’ve watched an FFA Cup night on Fox. Not sure if it’ll happen again.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

haha CCM down 0-3 to ADL.

[Couscous]

The Mariners are going through their death throes. I feel sad.

[Charman]

Good night of football. Embrace the cup. CCB a good result, thought they'd have 5 put past them. Great to see other regions and how they stand. F___ fox though, we watch to see more footage from the other games rather than "I love u FC"

[Imyourhero]

FFA cup should be free to all australians

[sammydog]

Good night of football. Embrace the cup. CCB a good result, thought they'd have 5 put past them. Great to see other regions and how they stand. F___ fox though, we watch to see more footage from the other games rather than "I love u FC"

I was disappointed that the choice of games had SYD. I’d have preferred two non a-League teams.

[Bremsstrahlung]

FFA cup should be free to all australians

Is it not?

I know there was a sign in screen, but i seem to remember a few years ago, you just had to sign up to the free account and you could get access. Has this changed?

Scoreline of 2-1 flatters CCB a little. They did well, but never really looked like winning. Few chances leading up to half time and a bit of momentum. Heidelberg would've been disappointed they didn't get a few more, certainly had opportunity.

CCB keeper Foggarty had plenty of fumbles. Couple of players did well. Elkington looked everywhere. Smith and Goodchild too isolated up front, game was stretched right out in second half.

[halo se7en]

The Da Silva love in last night was vomit-inducing.

[belchardo]

The Da Silva love in last night was vomit-inducing.

i believe his name is pronounced "that man Da Silva".

[Jeterpool]

I can't wait for.him to slip up.and call him D'arzani

[Cunning stunts]

Best way to watch the game tonight?

[Grimario]

Foxtel website, choose your stream. Probs have to log in with Foxtel or Newscorp membership details though.

[halo se7en]

With Roar playing City, I’m guessing it’ll be the match featured on Fox. Website it is.

[Jetmaster]

Or wait for the Golgolgolgol yell on the main game.....Fox fapping over Bentleigh Greens and their souvlaki again tonight.

[Bon]

With Roar playing City, I’m guessing it’ll be the match featured on Fox. Website it is.

Yeah, I think you are right..
But, I'm led to believe we can watch the entire Jets game on the website..

[Jetmaster]

Yeah...they said last week Bentleigh v Wello would be the main game.

[MFKS]

When we lose tonight

Just remember this is what our club does to us

#BusinessAsNormal

[halo se7en]

Yeah...they said last week Bentleigh v Wello would be the main game.

I'd watch that if it wasn't for ours being on as well.

[Jetmaster]

Personally I'll be hooking the laptop to a spare input on the telly. Switch between channels...curious to see how Rudan goes.

[The Dunster]

What resolution does FoX Sports stream the FFA Cup in ? If it's less than 720p no chance I'll be paying for it.

[MFKS]

What resolution does FoX Sports stream the FFA Cup in ? If it's less than 720p no chance I'll be paying for it.

Dont think you have to pay for it

Nor ****ing should you

[Premy]

Is there a way to stream it through a Xbox for telstra customers?

[Imyourhero]

pretty sure you have to sign up to premium fox subscription aka paid

[Jetmaster]

Love the last minute buyers looking for deals. Fox gave subscriptions away this time last year.
Quality is good.

Topor!

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Not sure where you chunts are watching this free. Can't find it anywhere.

[StannyCFCJET]

Not sure where you chunts are watching this free. Can't find it anywhere.

http://firstrownow.eu/watch/666929/1/watch-gold-coast-knights-vs-newcastle-jets.html

[boz-monaut]

https://www.stream2watch.org/live/gold-coast-knights-vs-newcastle-jets-live-stream

it's a sneaky little x that you have to click on to get rid of the shit on this one

works eventually, just keep trying

[StannyCFCJET]

Defence looks shaky without Boogs. Not sure Jackson is a long term option at CB

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Thanks lads.


Defence looks shaky without Boogs. Not sure Jackson is a long term option at CB

This has been a well known fact for a while now.

[Jetmaster]

Our defence is still on hols....similar to initial game v Weston last season.

[sorefootballer]

Thanks boz

[sorefootballer]

Is it me or is the fox really hard to stream? I have foxtel play and all my login details don't work on the website and they want me to pay extra 5bucks for digital content. Wtf

[boz-monaut]

yeah I tried loging in with my Foxtel Go log in and it didn't work

so I went to a stream

[StannyCFCJET]

Kossie talking as if Pato still at the club. ummm wut

[boz-monaut]

we are looking garbage though

[Jetmaster]

Is it me or is the fox really hard to stream? I have foxtel play and all my login details don't work on the website and they want me to pay extra 5bucks for digital content. Wtf

Mine is just as good as the main coverage...must be your interweb.

[StannyCFCJET]

we are looking garbage though

Have to agree, Tired from travelling I reckon

[sorefootballer]

I actually cant even login to watch it. Says me details are incorrect (not true). Fux!

[Imyourhero]

Where's Vargas?

[Jetmaster]

Where's Vargas?

"Rested" according to Herald.

Referee "Lara Lee"....what happened to my world?

[Grimario]

Have we sucked?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Brattan still on the ground with a possible neck/back injury. Hasn't moved for quite some time :|

[plague]

This Luke Bratten thing looks bad.

[The Camel]

Have we sucked?

Yes. Jackson worst on ground so far. Moss best on ground

[Bremsstrahlung]

1-0. Missed the goal, switched to see what was happening with Luke Brattan.

[Jetmaster]

Dont want extra time..just take this and fight another day.

[boz-monaut]

last minute equaliser, then loss in extra time or on penalties

[westjet]

What happened to Bratten?

[boz-monaut]

https://www.fourfourtwo.com.au/news/luke-brattan-serious-injury-concern-499805

[boz-monaut]

yay, we beat a state league team

[sorefootballer]

Poor dude. Genuinely hope he is ok

[halo se7en]

When’s the rd of 16 draw?

Edited... Later tonight apparently

[Jetmaster]

yay, we beat a state league team

Nux dudn't.

[baldrick]

I bet we draw Broadmeadow

[boz-monaut]

turns out I could have been watching on Telstra's myfootballlive app

[Premy]

turns out I could have been watching on Telstra's myfootballlive app

I could only get the Wellington and WSW game on the Telstra app.

[Jetmaster]

Away to City next round...of course...

[Jetmaster]

Magic home to Bentleigh.

[MFKS]

Away to City next round...of course...

It is a Cup tie so you get the draw you are given

But 2 things

Why the **** dont they make it completely random ??
Why dont we expand it to Rd 64 and get another 32 teams a crack at it??

[Couscous]

I'm still upset the Darwin Greeks couldn't pull off what would have been the greatest FFA Cup feat of the next 50 years.

[Jetmaster]

Just found out Bratten was cleared. Actually was scared for the guy last night.

[Couscous]

City are our b|tches.

[boz-monaut]

Just found out Bratten was cleared. Actually was scared for the guy last night.https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/aug/08/luke-brattan-cleared-after-major-ffa-cup-injury-scare

very good news that he's cleared, at least of anything serious

[Jetmaster]

FMD....Franco Parisi on the pitch v Victory.

[Jetmaster]

Both Victory and Smurfs losing.....for how long?

[halo se7en]

The message from FFA up to Cairns to let them know Sydney are supposed to win is obviously taking longer than expected. Sydney to win 3-1. Victory will hack their way to a 2-1 win.

[plague]

FMD....Franco Parisi on the pitch v Victory.

killing it too.

[halo se7en]

Sydney with a penalty to make it 1-1. The message finally got to Cairns...

[Jetmaster]

Victory gone...

[MFKS]

High time the FFA actually stopped rigging the draw for this

The people are enjoying the NPL v HAL clashes

The ****ers at FFA HQ are doing draws to limit these clashes

How about next year
Rd 32 all 10 HAL teams play an NPL team ??

Then we have a random draw for Rd 16 onwards

[Retro Jet]

Victory gone...

Boo fkn hoo
Useless cheatin' tards.
At least we've never been the victims of a Cupset (Simon Hill)

[Bremsstrahlung]

Magic would be disappointed with the defeat.
Had a few chances. Going in 1-0 at half time would’ve been a massive boost for them. Maj missed a header from 6yds out. He’d normally bury it.

[Jeterpool]

Magic would be disappointed with the defeat.
Had a few chances. Going in 1-0 at half time would’ve been a massive boost for them. Maj missed a header from 6yds out. He’d normally bury it.

And the save from Bradbury's chance right on half time was terrific.

[Jeterpool]

Also, I'd like to announce to the forum that after years of waiting, GazFish has paid me the tenzo chicken wings I was owed - thought it as substituted for a can of beer last night.

I was satisfied with this trade because it meant I could catch up with Gaz.

For those wondering, it was a XXXX.

This matter has been resolved.

[plague]

Also, I'd like to announce to the forum that after years of waiting, GazFish has paid me the tenzo chicken wings I was owed - thought it as substituted for a can of beer last night.

I was satisfied with this trade because it meant I could catch up with Gaz.

For those wondering, it was a XXXX.

This matter has been resolved.

wait?

you traded wings for a can of XXXX?

you got hosed.

[Jeterpool]

wait?

you traded wings for a can of XXXX?

you got hosed.

The can was cold. Does that help?

[sorefootballer]

I don't think it does jeterpool. Plague is right

[Jeterpool]

I don't think it does jeterpool. Plague is right

Bugger.

I never tasted the quality of the chicken wings at the tenzo to compare to a cold tinny of XXXX.

Bloody Gaz got me again. I enjoyed the company nonetheless.

And you've just given Plague another footer quote

[plague]

And you've just given Plague another footer quote

That would be assuming there are people on here that think that I am ever................'wrong'?

Surely these people dont exist any more.

[plague]

I never tasted the quality of the chicken wings at the tenzo to compare to a cold tinny of XXXX.


I'd rather take the drink driving charge than drink that swill.

You need to visit the beer thread and get some advice from all those flanno wearing chubby blokes with long beards.

[StannyCFCJET]

XXXX is piss

[boz-monaut]

remember those chicks at the tenzo?

I'd drink a XXXX just to see them bounce again

[Bon]

remember those chicks at the tenzo?

I'd drink a XXXX just to see them bounce again

:lulz:

[goaliepersempre]

High time the FFA actually stopped rigging the draw for this

The people are enjoying the NPL v HAL clashes

The ****ers at FFA HQ are doing draws to limit these clashes

How about next year
Rd 32 all 10 HAL teams play an NPL team ??

Then we have a random draw for Rd 16 onwards

In our swisscup.. the only fixing of the draw is that in rounds 1 (64 Teams) and 2 (32 Teams) Super League(1st League) teams cant play each other... Small clubs getting to host teams like FC Basel or FC Zurich is great....

[MFKS]

In our swisscup.. the only fixing of the draw is that in rounds 1 (64 Teams) and 2 (32 Teams) Super League(1st League) teams cant play each other... Small clubs getting to host teams like FC Basel or FC Zurich is great....

That precisely thge idea

Get the HAL teams out to play NPL sides and stop rigging it so two HAL sides like us and Heart are forced to play one another which is actually just denying somne of the NPL sides who have made it to Rd 32 Rd 16 etc an opportunity to play a big team before their fans etc

[Jeterpool]

That precisely thge idea

Get the HAL teams out to play NPL sides and stop rigging it so two HAL sides like us and Heart are forced to play one another which is actually just denying somne of the NPL sides who have made it to Rd 32 Rd 16 etc an opportunity to play a big team before their fans etc

Yeah I'm with the idea of ditching the two pots draw.

It's great for NPL teams to draw an A-League side. Fox/FFA can promote more giant-killings, magic of the cup etc. I think the competition has matured to that point and it is the natural next step

[Bremsstrahlung]

the competition has matured to that point and it is the natural next step

I think this is a really good point and I totally agree.
In its foundations i think it needed that interest from clubs to be able and somewhat likely to progress into the next round. But I think all clubs can see the value in it now and would be jumping at the chance to play an a league team.

[Jeterpool]

I think this is a really good point and I totally agree.
In its foundations i think it needed that interest from clubs to be able and somewhat likely to progress into the next round. But I think all clubs can see the value in it now and would be jumping at the chance to play an a league team.

Thanks.

Initially the idea would have been to get as many non-A-League sides as deep into the competition as they could, evidenced by the fact the draw was planned so at least one made the semi-final. Now it's not seen as a foregone conclusion the A-League teams win and more a reward to play them (financially and in terms of exposure) than a punishment.

I suppose the counter-argument will be "who has an interest in an all A-League semi final" but realistically the Semi Final is played when the A-League season has started anyway and it brings it's own challenge around managing and extra midweek game round or two.

If this change is made, the next logical step for me is to put some reward on winning the comp - like a spot in an FFA Charity Shield (against the Grand Final winners - or League winners/2nd place if the same) and eventually an ACL spot.

[Premy]

I think the next step of the FFA Cup should be expanding to a national round of 64.

Or at minimum a national qualifying round.
For example the qualifying round would be 44 federation member Clubs with 22 winners going into the round of 32 with the 10 A-League Clubs.

[Jeterpool]

I think the next step of the FFA Cup should be expanding to a national round of 64.

Or at minimum a national qualifying round.
For example the qualifying round would be 44 federation member Clubs with 22 winners going into the round of 32 with the 10 A-League Clubs.

How are clubs assisted/subsidised for travel? Is it at their own expense?

That would be an inhibitor I'd predict.

[Premy]

How are clubs assisted/subsidised for travel? Is it at their own expense?

That would be an inhibitor I'd predict.

For content for Fox Sports, more money.

[The Camel]

How are clubs assisted/subsidised for travel? Is it at their own expense?

That would be an inhibitor I'd predict.

Could minimise this by having the round of 64 draw regional. Much like the first round of the League Cup in England. Get rid of the draw rigging from Rnd 32 on and just have regional (North/South) or state based pots for the round of 64.

[MonkeyKplunk]

The two pot draw really should be a thing of the past.

I'd rather see a seeded draw and an actual set bracket for at least the Round of 16 onwards, if not Round of 32.
That way everything is clear and in black and white and there can be no claims of fixed "random" draws

[halo se7en]

Good to see Sydney handed yet another tough fixture.

[Jetmaster]

Sydney v Citeh final planets are aligning.

[Bremsstrahlung]

The fact WSW have taken barely any games to Penrith is a bit of a joke. Especially while their stadium is being renovated.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Grant’s hair. FMD.

[MFKS]

The fact WSW have taken barely any games to Penrith is a bit of a joke. Especially while their stadium is being renovated.

if they had any clue they would have been splitting them between Penrith and Campbelltown and Belmore and establishing their presence in Wetern Sydney more

[Jetmaster]

Anyone watching the final tonight?

[boz-monaut]

it's on one of the screens in front of me yes

hardly the most promoted game of the season now is it? I only realised it was on today when I looked up something else on the telstra football app

[Jetmaster]

Goody goal that one!

[boz-monaut]

I miss having Goodwin at the Jets

[boz-monaut]

jeez I hate Sydney

[Jetmaster]

How good does Gillet appear to reffing without VAR hanging over him?

[boz-monaut]

exactly as shit and Sydney biased as usual

[plague]

its kind of sad seeing Brilliante turn from a once promising footballer into nothing but a hacking disruptor.
I cant see how anyone would enjoy their football being told to carry on like that.

[Jetmaster]

Wow...even Gooder second goal.

This is very entertaining and great atmos.

[boz-monaut]

how is Grant still on the pitch?

if that's not Sydney bias then what the **** is?

[boz-monaut]

wow, SYDNEY DIDN'T GET GIVEN THE TROPHY

[Jetmaster]

There has to be something for them to whine about.

[Couscous]

Anyone watching the final tonight?

Hi Jetmaster. I was. Got angry again at Goodwin for leaving us.

[plague]

Yeah but how bout that sweet sweet undisclosed transfer fee we got for Goodwin.

[Jetmaster]

Yeah but how bout that sweet sweet undisclosed transfer fee we got for Goodwin.

Gotta hand it to that Middleby dude.

[plague]

Now, lemme say this whilst I look to the skies and pray that Griff hears my words.

But.


Do ya think the Double-eff-aye learned anything from the final?

The future of the A-league is 15k 'boutique' stadiums with access to big venues for marquee matches.
Adelaide has it, Melbourne has it, Sydney will never get it because they are stupid but there is a perfect opportunity to build a venue for Brisbane if they ever get a 2nd team.

Also, never let Sydney have a home game, ever.

They are the perfect draw card for away teams to turn up and boo, plus no one goes to their games anyway.

Plus the state govt can save about a billion not building them a new ground.

That billion will buy many jets shaped hats and statues of Griff.

[Jetmaster]

Agree...often think all Socceroos games, apart from the really big ones, should be played away from the thunderdomes.

[Premy]

Do ya think the Double-eff-aye learned anything from the final?

The future of the A-league is 15k 'boutique' stadiums with access to big venues for marquee matches.
I've been saying this for some time now that we need to look at the MLS and the market research they have done in the states.

Boutique stadiums in the CBD of cities is what we should be looking at, a 15k-18k seat capacity stadium in Newcastle. Broadmedow is not Newcastle.

Who cares if people miss out on tickets because they want to attend 1 game every 5 years when we make the finals. Smaller Stadiums make for a greater demand for tickets, greater demand in tickets mean people buy tickets earlier thus making the demand for tickets higher the research is there. Everytime I say this someone pops up and says what about growth.
In close to 15 years we have been floating around 10k average crowds, 18k gives us room for growth. Growth is not the above average 1 off 20k crowd every now an then. Growth is steadily building your market and catering best to that market. Catering best to that market is 10k-12k people in an intimate boutique stadium surround by bars and restaurants creating a match day atmosphere far better than 10k-12k people in a 33K seat white castle in the suburbs surrounded by houses were the atmosphere gets lost in a half empty stadium.

Marty and the Gypo should be doing everything possible to make this happen because it's where our future should be.

[plague]

I've been saying this for some time now that we need to look at the MLS and the market research they have done in the states.

Boutique stadiums in the CBD of cities is what we should be looking at, a 15k-18k seat capacity stadium in Newcastle. Broadmedow is not Newcastle.

Who cares if people miss out on tickets because they want to attend 1 game every 5 years when we make the finals. Smaller Stadiums make for a greater demand for tickets, greater demand in tickets mean people buy tickets earlier thus making the demand for tickets higher the research is there. Everytime I say this someone pops up and says what about growth.
In close to 15 years we have been floating around 10k average crowds, 18k gives us room for growth. Growth is not the above average 1 off 20k crowd every now an then. Growth is steadily building your market and catering best to that market. Catering best to that market is 10k-12k people in an intimate boutique stadium surround by bars and restaurants creating a match day atmosphere far better than 10k-12k people in a 33K seat white castle in the suburbs surrounded by houses were the atmosphere gets lost in a half empty stadium.

Marty and the Gypo should be doing everything possible to make this happen because it's where our future should be.

the 'growth' is in TV figures.
Tuesdays nights game was a cracker to watch, based just off the atmosphere created by 14k serial killers.
more people gonna wanna see that on TV than the boring echo of yet another 5k crowd in a 40k stadium.

TV money is what fuels the game, make the TV product good, people will tune in.

[plague]

and dont worry, once our light rail takes us all from our front doors to the stadium, it wont matter where it is. as much as id love a cool little stadium right on the harbour it aint gonna happen. the 'stadium trust' crooks* made sure they were never giving up their scam for the greater good.
Broadmeadow it is, and always will be.



*i think most of these people are now dead or in jail so they cant sue me for libel.

[MFKS]

Now, lemme say this whilst I look to the skies and pray that Griff hears my words.

But.


Do ya think the Double-eff-aye learned anything from the final?

The future of the A-league is 15k 'boutique' stadiums with access to big venues for marquee matches.
Adelaide has it, Melbourne has it, Sydney will never get it because they are stupid but there is a perfect opportunity to build a venue for Brisbane if they ever get a 2nd team.

Also, never let Sydney have a home game, ever.

They are the perfect draw card for away teams to turn up and boo, plus no one goes to their games anyway.

Plus the state govt can save about a billion not building them a new ground.

That billion will buy many jets shaped hats and statues of Griff.

The HAL model is flawed idea of Lowy and co

The idea of playing at Allianz Suncorp Stade de Newy etc in these giant white elephants shows the ****s have no idea

They are not catering to football fans who are happy to go watch a game in whatever the stadia looks like but more the McDonald Brat family generation

We should all be in 15k seater stadium period maybe with the exception of Vartree


As for the Cup the fact that this game was on midweek 2 rds into the HAL says all that needs to be said about the clowns running the gamer

That was a very good game to watch yet these cunce have hidden it from view to the masses by their incompetence of not showcasing this competition appropriately

This comp is a great selling point for our game going forward

[Wandering]

NNSW live streaming the FFA cup draw at midday today for first round on their Facebook page

[evolution]

NNSW live streaming the FFA cup draw at midday today for first round on their Facebook page

Draw completed:

Maitland JFC vs Nelson Bay
Bolwarra-Lorn vs Mayfield United (Junior)
Merewether Advance vs Jesmond FC
Newcastle Suns vs Dudley-Redhead (Senior)
Hamilton Azzurri vs Garden Suburb
Beresfield United vs Minmi Wanderers
Stockton Sharks vs Morisset United
Greta-Branxton vs Hunter Simba
Charlestown JFC vs Warners Bay
Kotara South vs Westlakes Wildcats
West Wallsend JFC vs Kurri Kurri
Dudley-Redhead (Junior) vs Barnsley United

Byes

Mayfield United
Swansea
Raymond Terrace
Lake Macquarie (who I believe are an All Age team)

[Retro Jet]

Draw completed:

Maitland JFC vs Nelson Bay
Bolwarra-Lorn vs Mayfield United (Junior)
Merewether Advance vs Jesmond FC
Newcastle Suns vs Dudley-Redhead (Senior)
Hamilton Azzurri vs Garden Suburb
Beresfield United vs Minmi Wanderers
Stockton Sharks vs Morisset United
Greta-Branxton vs Hunter Simba
Charlestown JFC vs Warners Bay
Kotara South vs Westlakes Wildcats
West Wallsend JFC vs Kurri Kurri
Dudley-Redhead (Junior) vs Barnsley United

Byes

Mayfield United
Swansea
Raymond Terrace
Lake Macquarie (who I believe are an All Age team)

How do you end up with BYES with 4 teams not playing???

[sammydog]

How do you end up with BYES with 4 teams not playing???

They have worked backward through the draw, to get the correct number of teams in Round 3 they needed 16 teams to go through this round.

[GO AWAY]

When is round 3 drawn with newfm clubs ?

[la bazzle]

When is round 3 drawn with newfm clubs ?

NNSWF say next week due to the amount of games rained out last weekend

[evolution]

NNSWF say next week due to the amount of games rained out last weekend

Any idea of when the washouts are being played? Think I saw you say in another thread the Azzurri vs Suburb game is at Speers Point on Wednesday night.

[la bazzle]

Any idea of when the washouts are being played? Think I saw you say in another thread the Azzurri vs Suburb game is at Speers Point on Wednesday night.

No idea, would imagine they would have to be this week/weekend. We didn't want the reschedule to mess with trials etc so booked Speers Point early ourselves.

[la bazzle]

Suns v Dudley same time and place (Weds 815 speers)

[evolution]

Some more updates on the rescheduled games:

Azzurri vs Suburb - 20/3 8:15pm @ LMRFF

Suns vs Dudley Snr - 20/3 8:15pm @ LMRFF

Dudley Jnr vs Barnsley - 21/3 7:00pm @ Taylor Park

Merewether Advance vs Jesmond - 21/3 8:15 @ LMRFF

Charlestown Jnr vs Warners Bay - 24/3 10:00am @ Biralee Oval

Bolwarra Lorn vs Mayfield Jnr - 24/3 2:00pm @ Biralee Oval

Beresfield United vs Minmi Wanderers - 24/3 2:45pm @ Pasadena Oval

West Wallsend Jnr vs Kurri Kurri - 24/3 4:00pm @ Biralee Oval

[NUGUNS]

Suns 1 - 5 Dudley

Azzuri 3 - 2 Suburbs

[evolution]

Jesmond got up 2-1 over Merewether Advance.

[evolution]

Full results from Round 2:

Bolwarra Lorn 1 (2) - 1 (4) Mayfield United Junior
Greta Branxton 4 - 5 Hunter Simba
Dudley Redhead United Junior 0 - 6 Barnsley United
West Wallsend Junior 4 - 2 Kurri Kurri Junior
Hamilton Azzurri 3 - 2 Garden Suburb
Charlestown Junior 0 - 5 Warners Bay
Merewether Advance 1 - 2 Jesmond FC
Stockton Sharks def Morisset United via forfeit
Newcastle Suns 2 - 5 Dudley Redhead United Senior
Beresfield United Senior 7 - 0 Minmi Wanderers
Maitland Junior FC 1 - 7 Nelson Bay
Westlakes Wildcats def Kotara South via forfeit

Not sure when the Round 3 draw is yet.

[Jardelsimage]

Full results from Round 2:

Bolwarra Lorn 1 (2) - 1 (4) Mayfield United Junior
Greta Branxton 4 - 5 Hunter Simba
Dudley Redhead United Senior 0 - 6 Barnsley United
West Wallsend Junior 4 - 2 Kurri Kurri Junior
Hamilton Azzurri 3 - 2 Garden Suburb
Charlestown Junior 0 - 5 Warners Bay
Merewether Advance 1 - 2 Jesmond FC
Stockton Sharks def Morisset United via forfeit
Newcastle Suns 2 - 5 Dudley Redhead United Senior
Beresfield United Senior 7 - 0 Minmi Wanderers
Maitland Junior FC 1 - 7 Nelson Bay
Westlakes Wildcats def Kotara South via forfeit

Not sure when the Round 3 draw is yet.

Geez Dudley had a big weekend. beating the Suns then losing to Barnsley.....

[evolution]

Geez Dudley had a big weekend. beating the Suns then losing to Barnsley.....

Ha yes the one against Barnsley should say Junior!

[Alton]

Have Cardiff had a change in Coach Mario?

[evolution]

Round 3 draw

Thornton Redbacks vs Kahibah
Jesmond vs Beresfield United
Swansea FC vs Stockton Sharks
Mayfield United Seniors vs West Wallsend
Belmont Swansea United vs West Wallsend Juniors
Cessnock City vs Mayfield United Juniors
Nelson Bay vs Singleton Strikers
Lake Macquarie vs Cooks Hill United
Barnsley United vs Hamilton Azzurri
Toronto-Awaba vs Westlakes Wildcats
New Lambton vs Wallsend FC
Raymond Terrace vs Warners Bay
Dudley Redhead vs Hunter Simba
South Cardiff BYE


Matches to be played next week

[Jardelsimage]

Have Cardiff had a change in Coach Mario?

yes

[evolution]

Round 3 dates and times now all sorted:

1st April

Barnsley United vs Hamilton Azzurri - 7:00pm @ Taylor Park


2nd April

Raymond Terrace vs Warners Bay - 7:00pm @ Kings Park

Dudley Redhead vs Hunter Simba - 7:00pm @ Lydon Oval

Cessnock City vs Mayfield United Juniors - 7:00pm @ Turner Park

Lake Macquarie vs Cooks Hill United - 7:00pm @ Tredinnick Oval

Belmont Swansea United vs West Wallsend Juniors - 7:00pm @ Chapman Oval

Swansea FC vs Stockton Sharks - 7:00pm @ Chapman Oval

Jesmond vs Beresfield United - 8:15pm @ LMRFF


3rd April

Toronto-Awaba vs Westlakes Wildcats - 7:00pm @ Lyall Peacock Field

New Lambton vs Wallsend FC - 7:00pm @ Alder Park

Thornton Redbacks vs Kahibah - 7:00pm @ Thornton Park

Nelson Bay vs Singleton Strikers - 7:00pm @ Tomaree Complex

Mayfield United Seniors vs West Wallsend - 7:00pm @ Mayfield Park



South Cardiff BYE

[TXK]

Barnsley United 1 vs Hamilton Azzurri 1

Azzurri progress on penalties.

[Grimario]

Did Azzurri play all C grade players because of a wedding or something? Or was that just an excellent April Fools joke?

[evolution]

Lake Macquarie vs Cooks Hill tonight has been called off.

[TXK]

Did Azzurri play all C grade players because of a wedding or something? Or was that just an excellent April Fools joke?

I don't know their squad well enough to comment :rof:

[MisplacedPasses]

Raymond Terrace getting abit of a reality check tonight against a half strength Warners Bay side.

Warners Bay 3 v 1 Raymond Terrace

[evolution]

Scores so far:

Barnsley United 1 - 1 Hamilton Azzurri (Azzurri advance on pens)
Raymond Terrace 1 - 3 Warners Bay
Dudley Redhead 8 - 0 Hunter Simba
Cessnock City 6 - 0 Mayfield United Juniors
Belmont Swansea United 7 - 0 West Wallsend Juniors
Swansea FC 2 - 0 Stockton Sharks
Jesmond 3 - 5 Beresfield United
New Lambton 3 - 0 Wallsend FC
Toronto Awaba 5 - 1 Westlakes
Mayfield Seniors 1 - 3 West Wallsend
Thornton Redbacks 0 - 2 Kahibah FC
Nelson Bay 2 - 2 Singleton Strikers (Nelson Bay advance on pens)


Lake Macquarie vs Cooks Hill has been rescheduled to the 9th, same location/kick off time.

[la bazzle]

Nelson Bay 2 - 2 Singleton Strikers (Nelson Bay advance on pens)


.

Thats some cupset right there!

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Nelson Bay 2 - 2 Singleton Strikers (Nelson Bay advance on pens)

What the fuuuuuuu-

[The Hacker]

What the fuuuuuuu-

When you can't convert one penalty in a shoot out what hope are they

[The Hacker]

Look forward to the battle of Beaumont

[la bazzle]

Look forward to the battle of Beaumont

Been dreaming of the Hamilton Derby since we entered the cup!

[evolution]

Full round 4 draw:

Edgeworth vs West Wallsend
South Cardiff vs Broadmeadow Magic
Lambton Jaffas vs Beresfield United
Swansea FC vs Maitland FC
Valentine FC vs Toronto Awaba
Cessnock City vs Lake Macquarie City
New Lambton vs Dudley Redhead United
Weston Workers vs Lake Macquarie or Cooks Hill
Kahibah FC vs Adamstown Rosebud
Hamilton Olympic vs Hamilton Azzurri
Warners Bay vs Nelson Bay
Charlestown City vs Belmont Swansea

[Alton]

Edgeworth vs West Wallsend - Sugarloaf Derby
South Cardiff vs Broadmeadow Magic - Faj Club Derby
Lambton Jaffas vs Beresfield United - Back in the day Derby
Swansea FC vs Maitland FC - Distance Derby
Valentine FC vs Toronto Awaba - Lakeside Derby
Cessnock City vs Lake Macquarie City - City Derby
New Lambton vs Dudley Redhead United - Davo Derby
Weston Workers vs Lake Macquarie or Cooks Hill - Lakes will get beat so The Black and White Derby
Kahibah FC vs Adamstown Rosebud - The Green Derby
Hamilton Olympic vs Hamilton Azzurri - Hamilton Derby
Warners Bay vs Nelson Bay - Bay Derby
Charlestown City vs Belmont Swansea - Eastlakes Derby

[redwah]

Edgeworth vs West Wallsend - Sugarloaf Derby
South Cardiff vs Broadmeadow Magic - Faj Club Derby
Lambton Jaffas vs Beresfield United - Back in the day Derby
Swansea FC vs Maitland FC - Distance Derby
Valentine FC vs Toronto Awaba - Lakeside Derby
Cessnock City vs Lake Macquarie City - City Derby
New Lambton vs Dudley Redhead United - Davo Derby
Weston Workers vs Lake Macquarie or Cooks Hill - Lakes will get beat so The Black and White Derby
Kahibah FC vs Adamstown Rosebud - The Green Derby
Hamilton Olympic vs Hamilton Azzurri - Hamilton Derby
Warners Bay vs Nelson Bay - Bay Derby
Charlestown City vs Belmont Swansea - Eastlakes Derby

Aren’t they all the davo derby?

[boz-monaut]

Lake Macquarie 0 Cooks Hill 10

[The Hacker]

Aren’t they all the davo derby?

😂 He will be loving this

[evolution]

Dates and times for this round are out:

Tuesday 1 May

Swansea FC vs Maitland FC – 7:00pm @ Chapman Oval


Tuesday 7 May

Valentine FC vs Toronto Awaba – 6:30pm @ Baxter Field
Hamilton Olympic vs Hamilton Azzurri – 7:00pm @ Darling St Oval
Charlestown City vs Belmont Swansea – 7:00pm @ Lisle Carr Oval
South Cardiff vs Broadmeadow Magic – 7:00pm @ Ulinga Oval
Warners Bay vs Nelson Bay – 7:00pm @ John St Oval


Wednesday 8 May

New Lambton vs Dudley Redhead United – 7:00pm @ Alder Park
Lambton Jaffas vs Beresfield United – 7:00pm @ Arthur Edden Oval
Edgeworth vs West Wallsend – 7:00pm @ Jack Mclaughlin Oval
Weston Workers vs Lake Macquarie or Cooks Hill – 7:00pm @ Rockwell Automation Park
Cessnock City vs Lake Macquarie City – 7:00pm @ Turner Park


Thursday 9 May

Kahibah FC vs Adamstown Rosebud – 6:30pm @ Kahibah Oval