2021 National Premier League thread

[W8 WATCHER]

Bring Tanch back, did reasonable well with the players he had and he knows the club

lol
a cardboard cut out would do the same or better,
if they had massive amounts of $$$$$ to spend on players.

[Giroudawakening]

Edgy old boys day this weekend, with a bumper crowd expected.

Just checking results recently, apart from the close game in round 1 with Charlestown, they seem to be getting blown off the park recently?

What is going on there? Has Mr Law struggled in the second season?

[Goatscheese]

Edgy old boys day this weekend, with a bumper crowd expected.

Wonder what it will be like this year with all the restrictions

[The Magician]

Wonder what it will be like this year with all the restrictions

MAGIC Vs VALO off in first grade... Phoenix organised a team bonding Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb last weekend and will not be able to fill a squad due to the stay at home orders.

[immersion]

MAGIC Vs VALO off in first grade... Phoenix organised a team bonding Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb last weekend and will not be able to fill a squad due to the stay at home orders.

you almost got us.

What's the real reason they are not playing?

[Hurricane]

Weston and Valo both have 4 first grade players who live on the central coast so northern have allowed them to postpone their games because of Covid. Do you agree with this or not ?
I think games should be played before we run out of time.
Clubs all have a 20 man pps roster so both clubs have 16 players available. Promote some reserve grade players and get the games played.
Other clubs continue to play when they have 2 or 3 players ruled out due to Covid

[Bull fighter]

Weston and Valo both have 4 first grade players who live on the central coast so northern have allowed them to postpone their games because of Covid. Do you agree with this or not ?
I think games should be played before we run out of time.
Clubs all have a 20 man pps roster so both clubs have 16 players available. Promote some reserve grade players and get the games played.
Other clubs continue to play when they have 2 or 3 players ruled out due to Covid

I think you will find somewhere in the rules the magic number is 4 out. Clearly both clubs at a disadvantage through no fault of their own so correct decision by NNSWF.

[Alton]

I think you will find somewhere in the rules the magic number is 4 out. Clearly both clubs at a disadvantage through no fault of their own so correct decision by NNSWF.

Wrong decision in Valo case, they have nothing to play for, they won't get relegated and they can't make finals, give some fringe players a crack,like I said nothing to lose. I also remember posting a couple of weeks ago that all games should be played ASAP in case COVID comes back. Sunday, Wednesday,Sunday for 2 weeks would get a few games put away, thats what we are going to have to do to catch up COVID called out games anyway !!

[mge61]

Weston and Valo both have 4 first grade players who live on the central coast so northern have allowed them to postpone their games because of Covid. Do you agree with this or not ?
I think games should be played before we run out of time.
Clubs all have a 20 man pps roster so both clubs have 16 players available. Promote some reserve grade players and get the games played.
Other clubs continue to play when they have 2 or 3 players ruled out due to Covid

Don't Edgie have 4 or 5 players affected bur they seem to be pushing ahead.

[Stanley]

Don't Edgie have 4 or 5 players affected bur they seem to be pushing ahead.

What happens if the lockdown gets extended again ???. At the moment only two clubs Weston (bugger all) and Valentine (no) chance of making finals are creating problems for the others vying for those honours. Also, isn’t this a NNSW football comp. would NSW football do the same if the situations were reversed.

[Stanley]

Don't Edgie have 4 or 5 players affected bur they seem to be pushing ahead.

Good on Edgeworth for pushing ahead with games, that’s why they are a respected club.

[Hurricane]

Every other club is pushing ahead. Edgy Olympic Magic Maitland all have players unavailable due to Covid but are still playing

[Hurricane]

Magic now have midweek catch up games against Weston and Valo plus Ffa cup in a 4 week period

[Alton]

Magic now have midweek catch up games against Weston and Valo plus Ffa cup in a 4 week period

The integrity of the comp is threatened, make teams play ASAP

[magician]

The integrity of the comp is threatened, make teams play ASAP

100%, doesn’t look like it’s going to end anytime soon. Every team has a 20 man squad so let the games play.

[The Hacker]

100%, doesn’t look like it’s going to end anytime soon. Every team has a 20 man squad so let the games play.

Couldn’t agree more. If you can’t trust bloke 12-20 in the squad why have them. I tip my hat to Edgy for just getting on with it

[GashArmy]

Decent day out at edgy for old boys day.

Charlestown offered a fair bit.

Bridgy got some good squad depth. Players coming off the bench that would start elsewhere

Law time up at Charlestown?

[Hurricane]

With only 4 weeks of the competition left and most clubs already having 6 games to play, plus Magic and Olympic having ffa cup fixtures , surely it's time for northern to show some leadership and tell clubs that first grade matches need to be played.
This lockdown could be in place until the end of the month or longer, are they going to continue to allow Weston and Valo to postpone matches because they have 3 or 4 players out.
Postpone the 18's matches and push players up before it becomes too late with a log jam of games.
Back to you Northern

[Ghost of Plague]

Decent day out at edgy for old boys day.

Charlestown offered a fair bit.

Bridgy got some good squad depth. Players coming off the bench that would start elsewhere

Law time up at Charlestown?

Charlie unlucky not to get something out of that game. Some poor finishing and the woodwork costing them.

Def had the better chances than Edgy.

2 edgy cbs were immense. Brockie had a poor day in front or goal.

I dont think the coach is Azzuris problem, but results are what matters I guess.

[onlooker]

With only 4 weeks of the competition left and most clubs already having 6 games to play, plus Magic and Olympic having ffa cup fixtures , surely it's time for northern to show some leadership and tell clubs that first grade matches need to be played.
This lockdown could be in place until the end of the month or longer, are they going to continue to allow Weston and Valo to postpone matches because they have 3 or 4 players out.
Postpone the 18's matches and push players up before it becomes too late with a log jam of games.
Back to you Northern
And let’s be real these blokes that are missing won’t be training as much or at an intensity they would need to be to play first grade, so when they do become available are they going straight back into the starting lineup I would think in most cases they are not. Play the games and promote your reserve grade players. This may just be a lesson to clubs to make sure to focus on your lower grades so you can promote from within!!

[TheFourHorsemen]

I can’t see any option other than NNSW extending the competition. I think its pretty unreasonable to expect semi-professional clubs to play back-to-back midweek fixtures for several weeks

[Giroudawakening]

Based on current ladder, more or less looks like the top 5 is set in stone.

Any news on player movements, surely clubs are being proactive?

[Alton]

Based on current ladder, more or less looks like the top 5 is set in stone.

Any news on player movements, surely clubs are being proactive?

Boogs to ...................

[Hunter403]

Boogs to ...................

Rumour is Edgy

[mge61]

Rumour is Edgy

Not sure how close to the mark but I heard he knocked back Edgie.

[prawnhead]

Boogs to ...................

Azzurri

[mge61]

Azzurri

Then to Dudley after that?

[Shere Khan]

Would’ve thought Olympic with the Griffiths association from Jets.

[The Hacker]

Then to Dudley after that?

Back where it started

[Hurricane]

All first grade games to go ahead this weekend after northern stopped dispensation for clubs to call games off due to Covid according to the Herald

[Alton]

All first grade games to go ahead this weekend after northern stopped dispensation for clubs to call games off due to Covid according to the Herald

Finally, a sensible,smart decision

[SuperFish]

Boogs to ...................


Weston Bears.

[SAPDADDY]

Weston Bears.

Maitland

[Johnno]

Would’ve thought Olympic with the Griffiths association from Jets.

Won’t be there no love lost between Joel and Nigel.

[Hurricane]

With Weston and Valo both having home games this weekend what are the chances of both calling their games off .
I noticed Valo are playing at Cahill Oval , surely the cricket pitch is out already

[evolution]

Cooks Hill to be added to the NPL comp next season:

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7341828/cooks-hill-to-join-northern-nsw-npl-in-2022/?cs=12

[magician]

Cooks Hill to be added to the NPL comp next season:

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/7341828/cooks-hill-to-join-northern-nsw-npl-in-2022/?cs=12

What a terrible decision. Let’s add another team to an already lopsided competition.

[Jardelsimage]

What a terrible decision. Let’s add another team to an already lopsided competition.

they will come in and after next year they will drop one of the strugglers.
Back to 10 team comp 2023(the excuse will be, 11 teams doesn't work well, to many lopsided results), all this will happen without the issues a relegation/promotion stoush presents...easy peasy.

[Aegon]

Jack Simmons signs with Magic.

Link (https://www.facebook.com/bmagicfc/posts/193850666086094?__cft__[0]=AZWfNPLJz2I8sMWcog0bK-3cLmmqKEId1Ai868jYSzFP6lQKZFVfx7zMzkPGsvR1QaVoQE7B knBz3_m63Or2UBwa9J2lm6moo8RtWk5ail2BWdg-qzUUVnrpkv-qXwBbjOifvjYm7_ZaIPDsxbwkvilJiJxuz6QR9SNbEDmwSZZnT g&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R)

[Hurricane]

I thought that clubs couldn't sign players after the June 30 deadline. Am I missing something here

[ABCDEF]

I thought that clubs couldn't sign players after the June 30 deadline. Am I missing something here

He was actually signed over two weeks ago, not sure why he’s only been announced today.
He has played reserve grade the last two weeks

[Nosebeer]

With Weston and Valo both having home games this weekend what are the chances of both calling their games off .
I noticed Valo are playing at Cahill Oval , surely the cricket pitch is out already

Weston have already called of the U/18's due to COVID restrictions. Don't they have U/16's they could promote?
Not a good look for the club as their 18's season is now effectively over with restrictions not expected to be lifted anytime soon.
Surely the 16's would have loved the opportunity to step up and play for the 18's and continue their development.

[Stanley]

Weston have already called of the U/18's due to COVID restrictions. Don't they have U/16's they could promote?
Not a good look for the club as their 18's season is now effectively over with restrictions not expected to be lifted anytime soon.
Surely the 16's would have loved the opportunity to step up and play for the 18's and continue their development.

No love lost between Weston and Edgeworth, 0-0 draw imposed by NNSW Football for COVID affected games could cost Edgeworth an Under 18 premiership. It will be interesting to see if Weston field a team in the next 2 weeks of lock downs

[hamburgler]

No love lost between Weston and Edgeworth, 0-0 draw imposed by NNSW Football for COVID affected games could cost Edgeworth an Under 18 premiership. It will be interesting to see if Weston field a team in the next 2 weeks of lock downs

Shows what a joke football is in this region that the so called elite competition can be allowed by Northern, to degenerate to the point Weston is not prepared to allow young guys a chance by playing up.

To call off a game in 18s because a few players are unavailable in firsts is a complete disgrace, and should not be allowed, not at the so called elite level in our region.

You would love to be paying $1000+ only to have your games not played for fear of a loss!

Shameful

[Zico]

Shows what a joke football is in this region that the so called elite competition can be allowed by Northern, to degenerate to the point Weston is not prepared to allow young guys a chance by playing up.

To call off a game in 18s because a few players are unavailable in firsts is a complete disgrace, and should not be allowed, not at the so called elite level in our region.

You would love to be paying $1000+ only to have your games not played for fear of a loss!

Shameful

Northern need to grow a spine and force clubs to play players up an age. All clubs have players from U/10’s up that they can now promote to the age above so there is no excuse.

Weston are kidding themselves and the lack of interest in the development of their youth players is criminal.

[magician]

Northern need to grow a spine and force clubs to play players up an age. All clubs have players from U/10’s up that they can now promote to the age above so there is no excuse.

Weston are kidding themselves and the lack of interest in the development of their youth players is criminal.

Funny how half the players they said they had out played last night.
Joke of a club

[hamburgler]

Funny how half the players they said they had out played last night.
Joke of a club

Sad considering their history, but cannot disagree, they are a joke

[magician]

Charlestown 4 lakes 1
Maitland 3 valo 1
Last finals spot up for grabs. Charlestown play Olympic twice so if they win both I think they will sneak home

[Milland]

To all you clowns that constantly criticise the current NPL clubs, which club are you running? The demands on the volunteers running each club increases every year. The amount of people that are willing to help decreases (apart from people wanting to light a bbq). If you all think the clubs are so bad, why don’t you go and get involved in an NPL club? I can assure you it’s much more difficult than running a ZPL or all age team. If you are not willing to step up then put your guns away!! It takes much more than turning up and putting up the nets while your head coach finishes his durry and beer before your pub game!

[Stanley]

To all you clowns that constantly criticise the current NPL clubs, which club are you running? The demands on the volunteers running each club increases every year. The amount of people that are willing to help decreases (apart from people wanting to light a bbq). If you all think the clubs are so bad, why don’t you go and get involved in an NPL club? I can assure you it’s much more difficult than running a ZPL or all age team. If you are not willing to step up then put your guns away!! It takes much more than turning up and putting up the nets while your head coach finishes his durry and beer before your pub game!

What’s your point, the majority of forum comments are about club decisions i.e not fielding an 18,s team when 16s can play up, not fielding a first grade team when others just as affected by COVID do, NOT about how a club is run.

[Milland]

My point is that you are all Eddie the Expert but you have never actually run a club. Once upon a time, the clubs consisted of 3 senior teams. Now you have U9s through to first grade and it’s a lot of work! So maybe the volunteers need a hand rather than your ignorant opinions!

[Stanley]

My point is that you are all Eddie the Expert but you have never actually run a club. Once upon a time, the clubs consisted of 3 senior teams. Now you have U9s through to first grade and it’s a lot of work! So maybe the volunteers need a hand rather than your ignorant opinions!

1. How do you know I’ve never run a club
2. How do you known I don’t volunteer
3. I’m old enough to know clubs only had 3 teams at one time and now they run programs through to under 9s and some even have women’s programs, SO again I ask what’s your point.

Again this forum raises a lot of questions and points a lot of criticism about clubs decision making, why are clubs charging so much for rego, why does one club play when COVID affected when others don’t, how dumb was XYZ appointing ABC as a coach etc. etc.
I don’t believe too many people on this forum question or criticise the amount of work and time volunteers put in, including myself.

I know regos are so high because, clubs pay coaches, clubs pay coaching accreditation’s, clubs pay federation fees, clubs pay for TD,s, clubs pay council ground higher fees, clubs pay for equipment (not just balls bibs and cones, it’s now video and gps tracking devices) and some even pay first grade player bonuses. Now paying first grade players out of regos is not a criticism on the amount of hard work and volunteer time that goes into running a club but it is questioning a clubs decision making.

[French Frogs]

I attended the Adamstown Rosebud versing The Broadmeadow Magic game at the weekend . Well done to the young Rosebuds for hanging in to gain a point. Broadmeadow enjoyed the bulk of the game and missed many opportunities but the effort the Rosebuds put into the game was deserving reward for the point.

The other point to raise is the state of all the pitches currently . I have noticed this on pretty much all the grounds I have attended recently. Speaking with a senior coach of Broadmeadow at the weekend he simply put it down to massive upscale of traffic the grounds are now having to cope with. It certainly does affect the balance and quality of the football being played.

[onlooker]

I attended the Adamstown Rosebud versing The Broadmeadow Magic game at the weekend . Well done to the young Rosebuds for hanging in to gain a point. Broadmeadow enjoyed the bulk of the game and missed many opportunities but the effort the Rosebuds put into the game was deserving reward for the point.

The other point to raise is the state of all the pitches currently . I have noticed this on pretty much all the grounds I have attended recently. Speaking with a senior coach of Broadmeadow at the weekend he simply put it down to massive upscale of traffic the grounds are now having to cope with. It certainly does affect the balance and quality of the football being played.

Have you been out to Maitland lately, still looks amazing.

[French Frogs]

Have you been out to Maitland lately, still looks amazing.

Not recently . I was to attend the game with Maitland Magpies versing Broadmeadow Magic some weeks ago but took ill preventing me from attending . Watching recent games on TV it would appear that pitch would be in better condition than the games I have attended recently .

From memory the Adamstown Rosebud pitch has always been one of the better locally hence my surprise at the condition of it at the weekend.

[Alton]

I attended the Adamstown Rosebud versing The Broadmeadow Magic game at the weekend . Well done to the young Rosebuds for hanging in to gain a point. Broadmeadow enjoyed the bulk of the game and missed many opportunities but the effort the Rosebuds put into the game was deserving reward for the point.

The other point to raise is the state of all the pitches currently . I have noticed this on pretty much all the grounds I have attended recently. Speaking with a senior coach of Broadmeadow at the weekend he simply put it down to massive upscale of traffic the grounds are now having to cope with. It certainly does affect the balance and quality of the football being played.

Wakey,wakey, the clubs used to have 3 x grades on their pitch and could keep off it most of the week in readiness for game day than bingo, some decision makers say you have to expand to 10-15 more teams and use the same ground !!

[Goatscheese]

What’s your point, the majority of forum comments are about club decisions i.e not fielding an 18,s team when 16s can play up, not fielding a first grade team when others just as affected by COVID do, NOT about how a club is run.

And even if it was plenty of people at clubs that are unwilling to allow new people in to help run the club or at the very least make any real decisions.

[Goatscheese]

Not recently . I was to attend the game with Maitland Magpies versing Broadmeadow Magic some weeks ago but took ill preventing me from attending . Watching recent games on TV it would appear that pitch would be in better condition than the games I have attended recently .

From memory the Adamstown Rosebud pitch has always been one of the better locally hence my surprise at the condition of it at the weekend.

Adamstown Juniors managed to get time on it from the council for the WPL teams to train on so now it is used during the week for training as well as just for NPL and WPL games that it has had for past few years.

[Hurricane]

Who is everyone's top 5 predictions with 4 rounds to go.
1st Magic
2nd Jaffas
3rd Edgeworth
4th Maitland
5th Olympic

[Alton]

And even if it was plenty of people at clubs that are unwilling to allow new people in to help run the club or at the very least make any real decisions.

I think Stan is a bit upset

[Hunter403]

So David Eland said tonight on NBN that the ideal is a 12 team NPL. If that's the plan, the standard of the NPL will decline and NL1 will become even more irrelevant.

[immersion]

So David Eland said tonight on NBN that the ideal is a 12 team NPL. If that's the plan, the standard of the NPL will decline and NL1 will become even more irrelevant.

Did he explain why it is ideal?

[Hunter403]

Did he explain why it is ideal?

No, typical news item interview limited to a few seconds

[immersion]

No, typical news item interview limited to a few seconds

Thanks, that's a shame.

[Man-u-nited]

So David Eland said tonight on NBN that the ideal is a 12 team NPL. If that's the plan, the standard of the NPL will decline and NL1 will become even more irrelevant.

I can't believe the number of times I see on this forum members saying that there isn't enough players for a 12 team comp, I played in the 70's where we always had 12 teams with promotion and relegation, always interest both ends of the comp, you can't tell me that in 50 years there isn't more playing the game, we now have Jets teams, NPL Juniors and SAP, so you are trying to tell me with all those programs in place we can't fill 12 teams. Don't start me on promotion and relegation has to be a must and agree with what Michael Bridges said earlier in the week when he said why do the junior teams have to be affected by the senior team, let there be promotion and relegation in seniors to bring back interest in the comp, surely that would create more interest in the media when they can write and talk about what's happening at both ends, juniors can have there own relegation and promotion, I could say a lot more but would run out of space.

[The Magician]

In the 70's and 80's we had teams from Armidale, Central Coast, Tamworth, Forster, Port Macquarie, and other regions competing in the top 3 divisions...

Agree with 12 team comp, but relegate 2 each year from the senior grades. Youth will be decoupled shortly, no need to worry.

[The Hacker]

I can't believe the number of times I see on this forum members saying that there isn't enough players for a 12 team comp, I played in the 70's where we always had 12 teams with promotion and relegation, always interest both ends of the comp, you can't tell me that in 50 years there isn't more playing the game, we now have Jets teams, NPL Juniors and SAP, so you are trying to tell me with all those programs in place we can't fill 12 teams. Don't start me on promotion and relegation has to be a must and agree with what Michael Bridges said earlier in the week when he said why do the junior teams have to be affected by the senior team, let there be promotion and relegation in seniors to bring back interest in the comp, surely that would create more interest in the media when they can write and talk about what's happening at both ends, juniors can have there own relegation and promotion, I could say a lot more but would run out of space.

I agree leave the juniors as is and promote on 1st. That’s what stops clubs especially in ZPL wanting to go up is the juniors. You can have 2 divisions in juniors and then seniors becomes the 12 best clubs and you could have a flowing 5 leagues. With promotion and relegation across it all

[Hurricane]

Maitland 4 Weston 1 in a dominant El Classicoal derby win

[2285]

Big month coming up with all the big boys playing each other.could come down to the last round where teams finish in what order.

[Hurricane]

I think last round is Maitland against Jaffas and Magic against Edgy so looks like it will come down to the last round

[2285]

Magic 0 valentine 0
Azzurri 3 Olympic 2
Some interesting results

[Hurricane]

Magic 0 valentine 0
Azzurri 3 Olympic 2
Some interesting results

Is that Broadmeadow Magic pitch the worst in the comp by a long way or what

[Blueboy]

Magic 0 valentine 0
Azzurri 3 Olympic 2
Some interesting results
Only interesting result is the magic game.
Olympic are awful. As I said weeks ago.

[Reds Forever]

Only interesting result is the magic game.
Olympic are awful. As I said weeks ago.

Yep. Magic look like they are running on empty.

[cobra23]

Yep. Magic look like they are running on empty.

Sorry , what are Southy running in 2nd division ? :popcorn:

[Goatscheese]

Sorry , what are Southy running in 2nd division ? :popcorn:

Not sure what that has to do with NPL

[magician]

Sorry , what are Southy running in 2nd division ? :popcorn:

By that reply, the truth hurts I see

[Reds Forever]

Sorry , what are Southy running in 2nd division ? :popcorn:

Think you have wrong person, nothing to do with Southy. ForeverRed is who you are thinking of maybe.

Just my observations from watching game yesterday.

[samcan]

Think you have wrong person, nothing to do with Southy. ForeverRed is who you are thinking of maybe.

Just my observations from watching game yesterday.

Gets upset and hissys everytime someone mentions Magic. Ignore the child.

Pretty interested who Cooks Hill decide on filling their roster with. Will there be many imports?

[W8 WATCHER]

Gets upset and hissys everytime someone mentions Magic. Ignore the child.

Pretty interested who Cooks Hill decide on filling their roster with. Will there be many imports?

after weekend, the whole team and coaching staff

[Captain_Carl]

Is that Broadmeadow Magic pitch the worst in the comp by a long way or what

It is a shocker. It will take more than a little bit of ‘Magic’ to fix it for their FFA Cup game against WSW.

[fozphantom]

Sorry , what are Southy running in 2nd division ? :popcorn:


Not sure what that has to do with NPL


Think you have wrong person, nothing to do with Southy. ForeverRed is who you are thinking of maybe.

Just my observations from watching game yesterday.


after weekend, the whole team and coaching staff

:popcorn:

No other threads goin' off

[fozphantom]

Gets upset and hissys everytime someone mentions Magic. Ignore the child.

Pretty interested who Cooks Hill decide on filling their roster with. Will there be many imports?


after weekend, the whole team and coaching staff

pffft...and NL can start with importing turf or at least some elbow grease on that field for zpl nxt year.
decided to drop in on 'the match of the round' for a half. Played on a goat track. Dic-grace.
az for cookers, 1/2 looked like they arent interested cause they possibly won't be there or at least in 1st grade nxt year
and the other half probably think they're a shoe in. both about right. Funny place for tanch to be in tbh. Players in limbo.
some of those newer cookers boys I've seen in npl before are looking like 2 x a week training. gonna have to step back up lads

Pretty scary for some of those nl1 clubs if those rumours of Toronto and singleton are true. Might be a shakeup
of the juniors for them to survive. 8 team comp. woo hoo!! 3 rounds???

[W8 WATCHER]

pffft...and NL can start with importing turf or at least some elbow grease on that field for zpl nxt year.
decided to drop in on 'the match of the round' for a half. Played on a goat track. Dic-grace.
az for cookers, 1/2 looked like they arent interested cause they possibly won't be there or at least in 1st grade nxt year
and the other half probably think they're a shoe in. both about right. Funny place for tanch to be in tbh. Players in limbo.
some of those newer cookers boys I've seen in npl before are looking like 2 x a week training. gonna have to step back up lads

Pretty scary for some of those nl1 clubs if those rumours of Toronto and singleton are true. Might be a shakeup
of the juniors for them to survive. 8 team comp. woo hoo!! 3 rounds???

and Chernobyl athletics track is a master piece

to even think cookers weren't there to win,maybe there is a real reason, spend approx $100k on players and 5-1 loss, 4-1 loss ?

[Ghost of Plague]

Cooks Hill should drag all those NL 1st graders in for an NPL trial for next year.
Same with their youth.
Just keep the pettiness going, its fast becoming one of the best rivalries in sports.

[fozphantom]

Gets upset and hissys everytime someone mentions Magic. Ignore the child.

Pretty interested who Cooks Hill decide on filling their roster with. Will there be many imports?


after weekend, the whole team and coaching staff


and Chernobyl athletics track is a master piece :wanker

to even think cookers weren't they to win, 5-1 loss, 4-1 loss ?

:rof: :rof: :rof:

Guess who's not been down Nat pk st for a while peeps? or actually at a cookers game??
Went there for the 2nd half of the Belmont swansea game. another MOTR IRRC?
Looked pretty good to me. especially for this time of the year. yes, its been horrendous in he past
That new watering system they put in is the ducks guts. have they oversewn with rye too?
Looking like The Jam song 'Pretty Green' now.

Next...

[W8 WATCHER]

Cooks Hill should drag all those NL 1st graders in for an NPL trial for next year.
Same with their youth.
Just keep the pettiness going, its fast becoming one of the best rivalries in sports.

great call, GOP
they might win then, and save money on player payments

EXCELLENT NEWS for them being promoted, no issues here, there should be more teams given the opportunity to have a go,(gets boring watching the same teams finishing in the same place each year) the question is will NNSW F give them 5 +years to establish and stay there, like Buds, Valo and Lakes have?

[fozphantom]

think I've read on this forum somewhere that their budget isn't much more than what Lawsie had. and that figure touted is way off the mark.
it's lower in case that needs explaining. they saved some bucks on the weekend then lol even lower now

Yes, good point on that precedent. I'll ask a mate at the club if that has been broached. considering they won it 3 times and at the end got told no.
all npl clubs had that amnesty during that period.

[French Frogs]

I attended the Edgeworth Eagles versing Lambton Jaffas weekend past. First thing noticeable was the new facilities and also the floodlights appear to be of a very high standard as well as a good pitch to play on .

This club would appear to be positioning themselves very well for the much discussed National 2nd division which we keep hearing about on the news.

The game itself was enjoyable to watch and in the balance all day so a draw most probably the right outcome. I must say I am surprised that nobody has yet opened discussion on the disgusting attack of an Edgeworth player by the Lambton Jaffas player late in the game . If someone attacked another person in this manner on the street it would likely be treated as a common assault charge on another person.

[Hurricane]

I attended the Edgeworth Eagles versing Lambton Jaffas weekend past. First thing noticeable was the new facilities and also the floodlights appear to be of a very high standard as well as a good pitch to play on .

This club would appear to be positioning themselves very well for the much discussed National 2nd division which we keep hearing about on the news.

The game itself was enjoyable to watch and in the balance all day so a draw most probably the right outcome. I must say I am surprised that nobody has yet opened discussion on the disgusting attack of an Edgeworth player by the Lambton Jaffas player late in the game . If someone attacked another person in this manner on the street it would likely be treated as a common assault charge on another person.

Disgraceful attack by Michael Sessions from the Jaffas . Should receive a minimum of 5 matches under the rules. Let's see what Northern hand down today

[prawnhead]

Disgraceful attack by Michael Sessions from the Jaffas . Should receive a minimum of 5 matches under the rules. Let's see what Northern hand down today

He must have had a brain snap being that far forward. Seriously though that was a gutless shot. I've heard he's fancied a bit in MMA - get in the ring then and aim up toe to toe if that's your go. Deserves what they throw at him. Gutless.

[The Magician]

He must have had a brain snap being that far forward. Seriously though that was a gutless shot. I've heard he's fancied a bit in MMA - get in the ring then and aim up toe to toe if that's your go. Deserves what they throw at him. Gutless.

Sessions received 2 weeks

[Johnno]

Sessions received 2 weeks

I cannot believe he only got 2 weeks for that unprovoked violent off the ball attack. How did Northern come up with that punishment seriously and he has a lengthy form line in this area as well.

[Blueboy]

I cannot believe he only got 2 weeks for that unprovoked violent off the ball attack. How did Northern come up with that punishment seriously and he has a lengthy form line in this area as well.

Does that surprise you with Northern , can’t get anything right . Total incompetence.

[Hurricane]

Does that surprise you with Northern , can’t get anything right . Total incompetence.

Every person who knows anything about football knows the Sessions should have gotten 5 weeks suspension, except the people running the game.
Disgraceful

[mge61]

Every person who knows anything about football knows the Sessions should have gotten 5 weeks suspension, except the people running the game.
Disgraceful

Wouldn't it be refreshing if Jaffas took the lead and imposed a sanction of some type. It's a terrible look from their club captain and coach has said he doesn't condone it.

[The Magician]

Every person who knows anything about football knows the Sessions should have gotten 5 weeks suspension, except the people running the game.
Disgraceful

100%, NNSWF ruling depends on the referee report, and judging by the pattern of penalties for blatant strikes to players heads that only have received 2 weeks the referees have something to answer for aswell in their reporting. The Eagles player was treated for a bloody nose, does this not constitute injury to the player caused by the violent conduct. An absolute joke. Just like the 2 weeks for the Weston player who king hit the Magic Keeper to the ground in 18s.

Player should have just stayed on the ground and ambulance called, game abandoned after 75th minute result stands.

And for reference Lundy and Moore did not receive their suspensions for the fight/scuffle, their charges were bringing the game into disrepute because it made the paper and public eye.

[Hurricane]

100%, NNSWF ruling depends on the referee report, and judging by the pattern of penalties for blatant strikes to players heads that only have received 2 weeks the referees have something to answer for aswell in their reporting. The Eagles player was treated for a bloody nose, does this not constitute injury to the player caused by the violent conduct. An absolute joke. Just like the 2 weeks for the Weston player who king hit the Magic Keeper to the ground in 18s.

Player should have just stayed on the ground and ambulance called, game abandoned after 75th minute result stands.

And for reference Lundy and Moore did not receive their suspensions for the fight/scuffle, their charges were bringing the game into disrepute because it made the paper and public eye.

Agree with all of this Magician. But maybe instead of just relying on the referees report someone at headquarters could have watched the incident on bartv, its pretty clear vision of a punch to the face

[Aegon]

Agree with all of this Magician. But maybe instead of just relying on the referees report someone at headquarters could have watched the incident on bartv, its pretty clear vision of a punch to the face

https://www.bartvsports.com.au/football/210724-nnsw-npl-round-11-edgeworth-eagles-fc-v-lambton-jaffas-fc/

@ 1:48:14

Completely uncalled for. 2 weeks is a farce.

[Thomas477]

100%, NNSWF ruling depends on the referee report, and judging by the pattern of penalties for blatant strikes to players heads that only have received 2 weeks the referees have something to answer for aswell in their reporting.

Fun fact, the report automatically deems any red cards of that nature medium to high in severity. It’s actually impossible for the report to say it was a strike to the head, but it’s low severity. As such it’s on northern, but sure, let’s blame the referees for northern not giving a harsher sentence, we blame them for everything else.

[Fairgo]

So what are the predictions for position of top 5 with a few interesting games to come
Jaffa’s
Eagles
Magpies
Magic
Azzurri

[magician]

So what are the predictions for position of top 5 with a few interesting games to come
Jaffa’s
Eagles
Magpies
Magic
Azzurri

Jaffas
Maitland
Edgeworth
Magic
Azzurri

[1987]

What's going on over at Magic? Three poor results in a row

[mge61]

What's going on over at Magic? Three poor results in a row

They would be counting their blessings they already have 31 points in the kitty after those displays. Got some work to do leading up to the finals.

[Hurricane]

They would be counting their blessings they already have 31 points in the kitty after those displays. Got some work to do leading up to the finals.

And last 3 games are Jaffas Maitland and Edgy

[GashArmy]

How good is Bridgey? Not bad I say

[Stanley]

Fun fact, the report automatically deems any red cards of that nature medium to high in severity. It’s actually impossible for the report to say it was a strike to the head, but it’s low severity. As such it’s on northern, but sure, let’s blame the referees for northern not giving a harsher sentence, we blame them for everything else.

True, referees at times don’t deserve the criticism they get but where do you draw the line. Everyone at the ground including the players own coach acknowledged what happened was a dog act. If NNSW football don,t step in let’s see how the club and referees review panel deal with it.

[immersion]

How good is Bridgey? Not bad I say

Well, it's a long way from your earlier predictions of him:


Just home from Azzurri vs magic

Two reds in the first half

If magic are the benchmark and clear standout that’ll do!

Bridgey will win the competition in a canter


New coach and players coming to grips with it.


Bridgey will win the comp

You certainly have a keen interest in the man.

[ExWhistleMan]

True, referees at times don’t deserve the criticism they get but where do you draw the line. Everyone at the ground including the players own coach acknowledged what happened was a dog act. If NNSW football don,t step in let’s see how the club and referees review panel deal with it.

I am not sure where you're getting your information from or even what a 'referee's review panel' is, but for a red card the referees submit a report stating factually what happened, i.e. nature of offence and/or contact, degree of force etc and then have nothing else to do with the process (assuming it doesn't get called before the judiciary).

100% on Northern to decide suspensions.

[Stanley]

I am not sure where you're getting your information from or even what a 'referee's review panel' is, but for a red card the referees submit a report stating factually what happened, i.e. nature of offence and/or contact, degree of force etc and then have nothing else to do with the process (assuming it doesn't get called before the judiciary).

100% on Northern to decide suspensions.


What does a referee inspector do and don’t they review bar tv footage to assess competency ??

So factually do you think the ref got it right, I think not

[Thomas477]

What does a referee inspector do and don’t they review bar tv footage to assess competency ??

So factually do you think the ref got it right, I think not

Referee sent Sessions off and you’re disagreeing with that? Christ almighty, referee makes the right decision, and is still wrong. **** me.

Referees don’t make recommendations on sanctions, that’s all on the disciplinary board.

[Blindfreddy]

I think your a poor judge of the law chart if you don’t think that was a send off. I’d suggest reading it some time.

[ExWhistleMan]

What does a referee inspector do and don’t they review bar tv footage to assess competency ??

So factually do you think the ref got it right, I think not

Not trying to be a smartarse, I am generally confused by your comment……
In your opinion what else could have the referee done?
He was in a good position and had the awareness to see off the ball violent conduct, saw it and reacted immediately, had his red card out before the situation escalated.
Referee assessors certainly watch BarTV footage for the purpose of assessing the referee performance and coaching. But what do you think that has to do with the sanctions handed out with NNSW?

[Texas Ranger]

I think your a poor judge of the law chart if you don’t think that was a send off. I’d suggest reading it some time.
I don't think the send off was being questioned, rather the report of the incident that the ref makes that led to a lenient suspension. I assume that is the process and the point of the comment.

[Stanley]

I don't think the send off was being questioned, rather the report of the incident that the ref makes that led to a lenient suspension. I assume that is the process and the point of the comment.

Correct, I’m not questioning the send off just the referees report that allowed Sessions to only receive a minimum sentence. It’s not up to NNSW to determine nature of the offence and/or contact, degree of force unless it goes to disciplinary committee and even then disciplinary committee don’t rule against a referees decision

[Hunter403]

Correct, I’m not questioning the send off just the referees report that allowed Sessions to only receive a minimum sentence. It’s not up to NNSW to determine nature of the offence and/or contact, degree of force unless it goes to disciplinary committee and even then disciplinary committee don’t rule against a referees decision

Have you read the referees report? Can you tell us what it said?

Regardless of the referees report, the disciplinary process decides the punishment and they are normally lenient and often slow. The report is just evidence for them to consider. It is well within the process to disregard the referees report if other evidence exists that indicates it is in error.

When I look back at some of the well known cases of the last few years, I shake my head at the generosity shown by the disciplinary process.

[Bremsstrahlung]

https://northernnswfootball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Send_Off_Report_-_NBN_State_League__NewFM_1st_Division__Herald_Prem ier_League__State_Championships.pdf

Maybe an outdated form, but it didn’t change for years so doubt it’s much different.
I think Stanley’s point is why it wasn’t severe etc and 2 weeks sounds like it was in the minimum end of the scale.

Imo, I see that point in junior, ID and maybe lower zone leagues.
But I doubt in this day and age where video footage is available to review that they would even look at the send off report.
What’s it going to say? “Player struck opposition off the ball”. A punch is a punch.
It’s up to NNSWF to to decide the penalty. We managed to find the video and have a look for ourselves, I don’t doubt NNSW had a look as well.

This one ain’t on the refs. Was sent off within 5 seconds of the incident without second thought.

[ExWhistleMan]

Correct, I’m not questioning the send off just the referees report that allowed Sessions to only receive a minimum sentence. It’s not up to NNSW to determine nature of the offence and/or contact, degree of force unless it goes to disciplinary committee and even then disciplinary committee don’t rule against a referees decision

From my experience, it doesn’t really make a difference what goes on the report. Straight Red = 2 weeks every time unless it’s the second of the season and then it’s 4. Unless the offence involves spitting or vilification.

[The Hacker]

Azzurri signing Jacob Melling for 2022 and Law signing on for another year. Fair signing and still pretty young

[Hurricane]

Azzurri signing Jacob Melling for 2022 and Law signing on for another year. Fair signing and still pretty young
Having also signed Taylor Reagan

[Thomas477]

https://northernnswfootball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Send_Off_Report_-_NBN_State_League__NewFM_1st_Division__Herald_Prem ier_League__State_Championships.pdf

Maybe an outdated form, but it didn’t change for years so doubt it’s much different.
I think Stanley’s point is why it wasn’t severe etc and 2 weeks sounds like it was in the minimum end of the scale.

Imo, I see that point in junior, ID and maybe lower zone leagues.
But I doubt in this day and age where video footage is available to review that they would even look at the send off report.
What’s it going to say? “Player struck opposition off the ball”. A punch is a punch.
It’s up to NNSWF to to decide the penalty. We managed to find the video and have a look for ourselves, I don’t doubt NNSW had a look as well.

This one ain’t on the refs. Was sent off within 5 seconds of the incident without second thought.

Pretty much spot on, except we use google forms and the severity gets scaled to what the offence was, ie R7 is always low, whereas R1/2 start at medium.

And Stanley, how many times do I have to say it, referees don’t have any input into the sanction. But you’ve obviously got a bee in your bonnet about this, so I give up, you have clearly no idea what you’re talking about.

[mge61]

I would have thought that the incident last week, that can be seen by anyone who wishes, is as much bringing the game into disrepute as two featherweights throwing airswings in a car park.

[Hurricane]

Poor old Joel Woods gets 7 weeks for hand passing a ball and Sessions gets 2 weeks for hand punching a kids head. Seems logical

[Texas Ranger]

Pretty much spot on, except we use google forms and the severity gets scaled to what the offence was, ie R7 is always low, whereas R1/2 start at medium.

And Stanley, how many times do I have to say it, referees don’t have any input into the sanction. But you’ve obviously got a bee in your bonnet about this, so I give up, you have clearly no idea what you’re talking about.
"Refs don't have any input into the sanction" - That seems weird. Don't they have to report why a player is sent off? I wouldn't expect them to have a vote or even attend the hearing, but surely the judiciary would be guided by a report or a scaling of what happened from the ref. I find Stanley's questioning about what happens quite reasonable.

[Bremsstrahlung]

"Refs don't have any input into the sanction" - That seems weird. Don't they have to report why a player is sent off? I wouldn't expect them to have a vote or even attend the hearing, but surely the judiciary would be guided by a report or a scaling of what happened from the ref. I find Stanley's questioning about what happens quite reasonable.

Ok let’s play a game.
Which red card offence?
And what does your report say?

[Johnno]

I would have thought that the incident last week, that can be seen by anyone who wishes, is as much bringing the game into disrepute as two featherweights throwing airswings in a car park.

100% disrepute is damaging the reputation of something in this case Football in the public’s eye. Which incident has done more damage to the game a scrap in a car park witnessed by say 20 people maximum or a dog shot by a player in a game with form on a young player off the ball witnessed by say several hundred at the game and countless more online. I rest my case Northern.

[Texas Ranger]

Ok let’s play a game.
Which red card offence?
And what does your report say?
I didn't question card or sanction, I'm not involved in the process and am not in a position to judge the sentence handed down and I don't particularly care. I am, however, witnessing some comments that don't appear to make sense. I was pointing out that Thomas477 was misinterpreting a reasonable question/comment by Stanley. To say a ref has no input in the sentencing would mean the refs report and grading is totally ignored by the judiciary, therefore why have a refs report at all. It seems T477 is not the only one that gets "triggered" by a simple comment.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I didn't question card or sanction, I'm not involved in the process and am not in a position to judge the sentence handed down and I don't particularly care. I am, however, witnessing some comments that don't appear to make sense. I was pointing out that Thomas477 was misinterpreting a reasonable question/comment by Stanley. To say a ref has no input in the sentencing would mean the refs report and grading is totally ignored by the judiciary, therefore why have a refs report at all. It seems T477 is not the only one that gets "triggered" by a simple comment.

Not triggered at all.
See my above comment where I also clarify Stanley’s question.
I can definitely see the point he makes. But without anybody seeing the report, it’s hard to know.

I was just curious how other people would grade the incident and how they would objectively describe the incident. It’s easy to call out something like that, and say the ref didn’t do enough, but their role isn’t to determine suspension. They apply and enforce the laws of the game. Which the ref did, send off straight away, defused the situation. They file a send off report and describe the incident objectively. Yes, they may grade the incident from low (second yellow, DGSO), moderate (bad tackle, altercation) to severe (really bad tackle or incident causing severe damage).
Regardless of what the referee puts down, it does guide to some extent but not much I wouldn’t think, and nor should it. I daresay NNSW would have a set of predetermined sentences for common actions.


I just think the criticism of the sentence, should be directed to NNSWF. They are the ones who can review footage, call witnesses and compare to previous incidents.

[Thomas477]

I just think the criticism of the sentence, should be directed to NNSWF. They are the ones who can review footage, call witnesses and compare to previous incidents.

TR this is the point. A ref writes the report, and sends it off and that’s it. Northern makes the decision based on the incident and what the referee writes (unless it’s a major incident, then they might be called to appear at the judiciary as a witness). At no point do the refs say old mate should get 4 weeks, if that was the case, for example, Joel Woods wouldn’t be playing ever again (refs don’t take kindly to being assaulted).

[Hurricane]

TR this is the point. A ref writes the report, and sends it off and that’s it. Northern makes the decision based on the incident and what the referee writes (unless it’s a major incident, then they might be called to appear at the judiciary as a witness). At no point do the refs say old mate should get 4 weeks, if that was the case, for example, Joel Woods wouldn’t be playing ever again (refs don’t take kindly to being assaulted).

Please don't compare what Sessions did to what Woods did.

While I am definitely not condoning what Woods did, he hand passed a ball towards a linesman that any 10 year old boy could have side stepped. As I said I'm not condoning what Joel did.
Sessions blatantly punched another player in the face with enough force to make his nose bleed and should have been charged with assault

[Texas Ranger]

TR this is the point. A ref writes the report, and sends it off and that’s it. Northern makes the decision based on the incident and what the referee writes (unless it’s a major incident, then they might be called to appear at the judiciary as a witness). At no point do the refs say old mate should get 4 weeks, if that was the case, for example, Joel Woods wouldn’t be playing ever again (refs don’t take kindly to being assaulted).
I know it's just semantics, but you say a ref has "no input into the sanction" when in fact everything is based on the refs grading and report of the incident. Unless the judiciary has ignored or over ruled the refs report then he has a huge input. I'm not sure NNSWF allow footage from BarTv to be used by the judiciary. I did hear it wasn't allowed in the past. So the question is, do you put responsibility for the sentence on ref report, Northern or both. I'm not suggesting it was right or wrong, or who, if anyone should be blamed. But people can ask the question without being shouted down or incorrectly called wrong.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I think it’s a no win situation for anybody here.
We don’t know what the report said.
We don’t know if northern agreed or disagreed or what.
We don’t know how they came to the decision.

We do know, the ref sends him off, NNSW deliver the sanction.

Yes, I see Stanley’s point, and agree that it is a consideration when deciding a sanction, BUT it is not the only thing and nobody knows how much, if any, weighting NNSW give to the refs “grading” of the incident. To Thomas’ point, if it were up to the referees, there would be very harsh penalties for anything directed towards referees whether it be physical or verbal etc.


This is from football NSW. https://footballnsw.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020-Football-NSW-Grievance-and-Disciplinary-Regulations-03.03.2020-2.pdf

Page 59, I think, has a list of recommended sanctions. I imagine NNSW have a similar document.
I’m not entirely sure who determines where it sits on this table and there is an awful lot of subjectivity as to what is minor or severe injury.!
My understanding would be that the report says something along the lines of “punch to players face. Player sustained a bleeding nose from the strike” or something to that extent and the powers that be, would decide where this incident fits. I imagine everyone has a right to appeal the severity and produce accounts.

[Hurricane]

Back to the Football. Maitland go temporarily to the top of the table with a 4 2 win over Adamstown

[Blueboy]

Another brilliant performance from Olympic. That’s now 7 loses in 8.
Macarthur may as well send there under 14 SAP team up.

[Jim]

100% disrepute is damaging the reputation of something in this case Football in the public’s eye. Which incident has done more damage to the game a scrap in a car park witnessed by say 20 people maximum or a dog shot by a player in a game with form on a young player off the ball witnessed by say several hundred at the game and countless more online. I rest my case Northern.

doesnt matter how many see it. Scrap in the car park is worse and becomes a public police issue and hurts the game as much.

[TheFourHorsemen]

Another brilliant performance from Olympic. That’s now 7 loses in 8.
Macarthur may as well send there under 14 SAP team up.

Also, not a good look when the Olympic head coach is trying to fight someone on the Azzurri bench at the half time break

[prawnhead]

Also, not a good look when the Olympic head coach is trying to fight someone on the Azzurri bench at the half time break

Joel’s out of his depth on the coaching front - not surprising really.

[Hurricane]

Magic out of the premiership race after losing to Lambton today

[Wild Brew]

Also, not a good look when the Olympic head coach is trying to fight someone on the Azzurri bench at the half time break
Italian diving team not in Tokyo!

[Stanley]

doesnt matter how many see it. Scrap in the car park is worse and becomes a public police issue and hurts the game as much.

Definitely my last comment on the matter, if what Sessions did was reported to police (civil law suite) which I believe the Edgeworth player has the right to do, would that constitute bringing the game into disrepute and then would the suspension be 12 months or more ??

[Oldjaffa]

Apparently Charlestown Azzurri have a new movie coming out....It's called "Licence to Dive". What an embarrassment to the sport.

[French Frogs]

Apparently Charlestown Azzurri have a new movie coming out....It's called "Licence to Dive". What an embarrassment to the sport.

I attended this match with Newcastle Olympic versing The Charlestown Azzurri . I must say I cannot agree with the view that the Charlestown players acted unsporting. My view of the game is that only Charlestown Azzurri tried to play the game and it was a clear target play by the Newcastle Olympic to target fouls and individual opposition players.

In other games one would think that the league appears a 3 team race now between Lambton Jaffas , Edgeworth Eagles and Maitland. Having attended the Maitland Magpies versing Adamstown Rosebud game on the Saturday evening I must comment on how dangerous Maitland appear every time they go forward and the final few games are going to be very exciting games to attend to see who prevails.

[magician]

I attended this match with Newcastle Olympic versing The Charlestown Azzurri . I must say I cannot agree with the view that the Charlestown players acted unsporting. My view of the game is that only Charlestown Azzurri tried to play the game and it was a clear target play by the Newcastle Olympic to target fouls and individual opposition players.

In other games one would think that the league appears a 3 team race now between Lambton Jaffas , Edgeworth Eagles and Maitland. Having attended the Maitland Magpies versing Adamstown Rosebud game on the Saturday evening I must comment on how dangerous Maitland appear every time they go forward and the final few games are going to be very exciting games to attend to see who prevails.

Look dangerous going forward but geez the keeper is suspect.

[Oldjaffa]

I attended this match with Newcastle Olympic versing The Charlestown Azzurri . I must say I cannot agree with the view that the Charlestown players acted unsporting. My view of the game is that only Charlestown Azzurri tried to play the game and it was a clear target play by the Newcastle Olympic to target fouls and individual opposition players.

In other games one would think that the league appears a 3 team race now between Lambton Jaffas , Edgeworth Eagles and Maitland. Having attended the Maitland Magpies versing Adamstown Rosebud game on the Saturday evening I must comment on how dangerous Maitland appear every time they go forward and the final few games are going to be very exciting games to attend to see who prevails.

We'll have to agree to disagree about Charlestown, but I do agree with you that Maitland look pretty threatening in attack.

[The Hacker]

Lakes looking for a new coach. Anyone surprised

[Sausage]

Bit of trouble in the camp at lakes

[Johnno]

Bit of trouble in the camp at lakes

New Coach and new players I believe a lot of the big name signings will be one season wonders. I can’t fathom why they went there……… :rolleyes::rolleyes:

[The Hacker]

New Coach and new players I believe a lot of the big name signings will be one season wonders. I can’t fathom why they went there……… :rolleyes::rolleyes:

$$$

[Hurricane]

See how many get paid at the end of the year

[onlooker]

So what’s the shortlist look like to replace Rufo?

[Stanley]

So what’s the shortlist look like to replace Rufo?

Joel Griffiths

[GO AWAY]

Steve piggott

[Hunter403]

So what’s the shortlist look like to replace Rufo?

Same old faces doing the rounds

[Sausage]

Steve piggott

Who’s Steve piggott

[Hurricane]

Who’s Steve piggott

Was head coach at Weston before Leo Bertos took over. Most recently was coaching Toronto 1st grade

[Bremsstrahlung]

Was head coach at Weston before Leo Bertos took over. Most recently was coaching Toronto 1st grade

Coached at Azzurri in the “Highfields” phase. Then somewhere I can’t recall, back to Azzurri FC era 19s, then to South Cardiff, took them to a grand final. Then weston…..

[The Hacker]

Coached at Azzurri in the “Highfields” phase. Then somewhere I can’t recall, back to Azzurri FC era 19s, then to South Cardiff, took them to a grand final. Then weston…..

Can get a team to a GF

[onlooker]

I would imagine Steve would go back to Toronto once he is back to full health. Only reason he stepped down was to have his knee surgery I believe.

[Johnno]

So what’s the shortlist look like to replace Rufo?

André Gumprecht the tip he has parted ways with Bel/Swans former Lakes player has always had ambitions to coach in NPL.

[onlooker]

So what’s the shortlist look like to replace Rufo?
So the list so far

Joel Griffiths
Steve Piggott
Andre Gumprecht

[Jim]

What's James Pascoe doing?

[Hurricane]

What's James Pascoe doing?
Not much. But Jaffas are flying since he left

[Alton]

See how many get paid at the end of the year

They have never recovered from overpaying some years ago when the committee was unaware until players came asking for their $

[Goatscheese]

Lakes looking for a new coach. Anyone surprised

What happened to Rufo?

[JustHearThings]

Keelan Hamilton, new Lakes coach.

[onlooker]

Keelan Hamilton, new Lakes coach.this confirmed?

[Allimpic]

…….

[djjones]

Adamstown have appointed Chris Moylan as their new technical director for 2022. Moylan will join Chris Dale (director of football) and Dave Rosewarne (head coach) as leaders of the football department.

thought there was some ealier conjecture about this.


Cooks Hill coach David Tanchevski hopes to sign between eight and 10 Northern NSW NPL players to bolster his squad for their rise to the top division next season. Tanchevski said he had secured five NPL recruits and he hoped to add to that in the coming weeks.

He believed the wealth of NPL experience Cooks Hill already had, together with the additions, would give them a strong squad in 2022.

''It's a bit of a balance between trying to reward the guys who have been there at the club and helped us get up, and bringing in some quality players of NPL ability," Tanchevski said.

"Realistically, in our starting 11 we probably have five that will probably stay in the starting 11 next year.

"We probably need to bring in 10 guys to the squad, depending what the points system allows. But we'll look to probably sign eight to 10 players.

herald

[Hurricane]

Keelan Hamilton, new Lakes coach.

Correct

[Johnno]

Correct

Geez in a very short period Keelan’s had some clubs since he moved on from the Jets. :rolleyes:

[Hurricane]

Geez in a very short period Keelan’s had some clubs since he moved on from the Jets. :rolleyes:
Which clubs Johnno ??

[sideline88]

Which clubs Johnno ??

New Lambton WPL, Edgeworth and Maitland WPL are 3 the instantly come to mind?

[Johnno]

New Lambton WPL, Edgeworth and Maitland WPL are 3 the instantly come to mind?

Correct Sideline and has walked out on all three. Three clubs in 4 years now 4 in what will be 5 years.

[W8 WATCHER]

cookers apparent new signings
sessions
matt tull
2 x frendo

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Correct Sideline and has walked out on all three. Three clubs in 4 years now 4 in what will be 5 years.

To be fair Keelan left the New Lambton gig to take up the Jets role and Edgy seemed a random short term role.
I'm at New Lambton so don't know any of Keelan's reasoning since he left the Eagles gig but they all seem pretty reasonable decisions.

[Bremsstrahlung]

cookers apparent new signings
sessions
matt tull
2 x frendo

Is Tull allowed to leave Highfields Charlestown Azzurri City Blues Wolves FC?

[Giroudawakening]

cookers apparent new signings
sessions
matt tull
2 x frendo

Topping up the bank accounts for the two older blokes?

Cant see it being a good move for the 2x Frendo

[Goatscheese]

Fairly reliable sources have told me Keelan Hamilton is actually off to Cooks Hill next year, Director of Football

[The Hacker]

Is Tull allowed to leave Highfields Charlestown Azzurri City Blues Wolves FC?

I’m told this one won’t happen

[onlooker]

Fairly reliable sources have told me Keelan Hamilton is actually off to Cooks Hill next year, Director of Football
Not sure I can see that one happening, fairly sure he would be still keen to be a head coach and Lakes would be a good challenge for him.

[JustHearThings]

Fairly reliable sources have told me Keelan Hamilton is actually off to Cooks Hill next year, Director of Football

He has told Maitland committee he will not be continuing his role as HC next year as he was offered and is taking Lakes job.

[Oldy]

NPL NSW cancels season 2021

https://footballnsw.com.au/2021/08/12/football-nsw-cancels-2021-national-premier-leagues-season/?fbclid=IwAR3CmwWcnyA9L8cC2eklNVDhTZdOlb_2y8xQW_eq we3qENM3EwGCTs94y8k

[onlooker]

He has told Maitland committee he will not be continuing his role as HC next year as he was offered and is taking Lakes job.
This is 100% correct.

[BS detecor]

Looking like FFA cup will be shelved as well

[cobra23]

hearing Jon Maj will be at cookers ... good mates with tanch & now rufo is not at lakes , sounds logit to me

[Goatscheese]

Not sure I can see that one happening, fairly sure he would be still keen to be a head coach and Lakes would be a good challenge for him.

He likes to get paid a lot and to spend big so Lakes must be putting aside a lot of money for him

[Hurricane]

He has told Maitland committee he will not be continuing his role as HC next year as he was offered and is taking Lakes job.

Confirmed in the Maitland mercury today that Keelan has departed Maitland at the end of this season and will be coaching at Lakes next year

[Allday]

Seems as though player movements have already started taking place for 2022, James Virgili has signed with Jaffa$$. Can anyone confirm?

[Aegon]

Seems as though player movements have already started taking place for 2022, James Virgili has signed with Jaffa$$. Can anyone confirm?

If he has, that’s a top quality signing for Jaffa’s, well done.

[Blueboy]

Seems as though player movements have already started taking place for 2022, James Virgili has signed with Jaffa$$. Can anyone confirm?

Lol, the endless money pit.
Would love to be an up and coming junior at that club 🤦*♂️🤦*♂️🤦*♂️.

[terry]

Lol, the endless money pit.
Would love to be an up and coming junior at that club ��*♂️��*♂️��*♂️.

Here we go. Another jealous numpty who thinks they know the future. FYI Juniors are only ever a slight chance at any club. Best you go tug your problems with your mates elsewhere. Or better still try and fix your club, it's a grubby mess lol

[traffic light]

Here we go. Another jealous numpty who thinks they know the future. FYI Juniors are only ever a slight chance at any club. Best you go tug your problems with your mates elsewhere. Or better still try and fix your club, it's a grubby mess lol

Boom. Makes you wonder why these knobs even bother.

[magician]

Here we go. Another jealous numpty who thinks they know the future. FYI Juniors are only ever a slight chance at any club. Best you go tug your problems with your mates elsewhere. Or better still try and fix your club, it's a grubby mess lol

Terry the tough guy. Surprised your still not on the zone league page dishing out childish remarks to Suns players.

[W8 WATCHER]

Seems as though player movements have already started taking place for 2022, James Virgili has signed with Jaffa$$. Can anyone confirm?

Looks like package deal, both Virgil's to jaffas, could be more to move aswell

[JustHearThings]

Adam Pearce to Olympic from the Mariners next year.

[The Magician]

i heard Adam Pearce to Magpies, Watson getting flick

[Zico]

i heard Adam Pearce to Magpies, Watson getting flick
Plenty of rumors doing the rounds. The bigger clubs have been busy sorting next season.

[JustHearThings]

i heard Adam Pearce to Magpies, Watson getting flick

He's already signed on at Olympic unless he has gone back on it.

[Hurricane]

Rumours i have heard
Nick Cowburn, Nigel Boogard to Edgy
Virgili x 2 , Hoole to Jaffas
Melling, Taylor Reagan, Jacob Pepper to Ccb
Crowley, Paul Bitz to Maitland
Sessions, Kevin Davidson , Remo to Cookers
Thornton x 2 , Ryan Clarke to Valo
Adam Pearce, Sam Walker to Olympic

[Aegon]

Rumours i have heard
Nick Cowburn, Nigel Boogard to Edgy
Virgili x 2 , Hoole to Jaffas
Melling, Taylor Reagan, Jacob Pepper to Ccb
Crowley, Paul Bitz to Maitland
Sessions, Kevin Davidson , Remo to Cookers
Thornton x 2 , Ryan Clarke to Valo
Adam Pearce, Sam Walker to Olympic

Some interesting new and returning names there. If the comp doesn't lose too many players it should be a stronger comp overall.

Also.... which Hoole?

[Allday]

Rumours i have heard
Nick Cowburn, Nigel Boogard to Edgy
Virgili x 2 , Hoole to Jaffas
Melling, Taylor Reagan, Jacob Pepper to Ccb
Crowley, Paul Bitz to Maitland
Sessions, Kevin Davidson , Remo to Cookers
Thornton x 2 , Ryan Clarke to Valo
Adam Pearce, Sam Walker to Olympic

Rumours rumours rumours
My source tells me that Cowburn, mcnaughton & maj have signed at cookers?
Rooke to jaffa$$ aswell? (Not sure how they are going to fit 8 attackers in 2-3 spots 🧐)

[Johnno]

Rumours rumours rumours
My source tells me that Cowburn, mcnaughton & maj have signed at cookers?
Rooke to jaffa$$ aswell? (Not sure how they are going to fit 8 attackers in 2-3 spots 🧐)

How’s that PPS working Northern. Get rid of it. What’s the point has achieved nothing other than an increased burden on clubs.Progressivly year on year gets worse.

[Hurricane]

How’s that PPS working Northern. Get rid of it. What’s the point has achieved nothing other than an increased burden on clubs.Progressivly year on year gets worse.

Spot on Johnno

[Hurricane]

There must be some clean out of senior players going on at Magic after Zane's first year in charge

[Alton]

There must be some clean out of senior players going on at Magic after Zane's first year in charge

Its needed

[magician]

Thornton x 2 , Ryan Clarke

Why on earth would you leave a club that has been doing really well to a club that is a shambles

[mge61]

Why on earth would you leave a club that has been doing really well to a club that is a shambles

$$$

[Aegon]

Nigel Boogaard confirmed at Charlestown Azzurri next year.

[cobra23]

Nigel Boogaard confirmed at Charlestown Azzurri next year.

Great signing if true

[Aegon]

Great signing if true

https://twitter.com/caineyten/status/1430339684207521794

[cobra23]

https://twitter.com/caineyten/status/1430339684207521794

well there you go ...
great scalp for law

[magician]

well there you go ...
great scalp for law

Add Regan and melling to the list. Good squad there putting together

[Hunter403]

Add Regan and melling to the list. Good OLD squad there putting together

Fixed it for you

[Giroudawakening]

Fixed it for you

Adding to the likes of Riley Smith, Frendo x2, Lundy and Bower....

Decent squad, wonder how Law will go with a-league players involved

[Yesk21]

Regan has said he’s contracted in Malaysia for 2 more years

[Hurricane]

Regan has said he’s contracted in Malaysia for 2 more years

If it's on Facebook it must be true

[Johnno]

Northern getting ahead of themselves with memo today if it’s anything like last time when we came out of lockdown community sport did not start for 2 to 3 weeks after that period to allow the community to readjust and then when it did start training was only allowed in small groups (Max: 5 persons) can’t see why any of that will change this time around.

[JustHearThings]

Northern getting ahead of themselves with memo today if it’s anything like last time when we came out of lockdown community sport did not start for 2 to 3 weeks after that period to allow the community to readjust and then when it did start training was only allowed in small groups (Max: 5 persons) can’t see why any of that will change this time around.

Can't see crowds being allowed back into grounds like last year again.

[Goatscheese]

Can't see crowds being allowed back into grounds like last year again.

I can Northern will ask clubs only allow people in who have both vaccines

[Johnno]

I can Northern will ask clubs only allow people in who have both vaccines

Very challenging for volunteers to handle and control. Won’t be up to Northern will be NSW Health.

[Retired01]

Very challenging for volunteers to handle and control. Won’t be up to Northern will be NSW Health.

There is a passport available from medicare when you get to jabs. No passport=No entry

[Stanley]

There is a passport available from medicare when you get to jabs. No passport=No entry

What about players, is it likely the same rule will apply ? No jab no play

[Goatscheese]

What about players, is it likely the same rule will apply ? No jab no play

Easier to do players over people watching. Just say they won't be registered until the prove vaccination status

[Johnno]

Has any one else heard the rumour circulating that Northern are going to follow the Rugby League and cancel the season next week given no sign of situation changing in short term?

[BS detecor]

Has any one else heard the rumour circulating that Northern are going to follow the Rugby League and cancel the season next week given no sign of situation changing in short term?

Thought it had already been canned

[Hurricane]

What happens if season canned. Surely they can't name a premier with still 2 rounds to go and 3 teams still able to win the competition.
Does the season become null and void

[Johnno]

What happens if season canned. Surely they can't name a premier with still 2 rounds to go and 3 teams still able to win the competition.
Does the season become null and void

That’s the $1m question. Zone Leagues did would assume same would happen here.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Surely it ain’t getting played.
Jaffas have been the best team after 16 games. Let them have it and an *.
Feel for Maitland, 1 point behind with a game vs Jaffas last round.

I think that’s the season.

[Johnno]

Surely it ain’t getting played.
Jaffas have been the best team after 16 games. Let them have it and an *.
Feel for Maitland, 1 point behind with a game vs Jaffas last round.

I think that’s the season.

It’s done. Lockdown to be extended until mid October. Jaffas to be awarded Premiers*

[Hurricane]

Don't agree with a Premier being named especially if the top 2 teams still have to play each other in the last round

[namwob99]

Don't agree with a Premier being named especially if the top 2 teams still have to play each other in the last round

They've done it in every other comp in the region?!

[The Magician]

They've done it in every other comp in the region?!

That's community football... in Victorian NPL season just cancelled with no honours...
No pro/relegation, no premiers, no golden boots etc. For any age group 9s to first grade.

[Bremsstrahlung]

What did football NSW do?

[Hurricane]

That's community football... in Victorian NPL season just cancelled with no honours...
No pro/relegation, no premiers, no golden boots etc. For any age group 9s to first grade.

This is what should happen.
The same throughout all NPL comps that aren't completed in my opinion

[Hurricane]

What did football NSW do?

No Premiers, trophies, relegation or prize money awarded for the cancelled 2021 season by Football NSW.
So that's Vic and Nsw NPL cancelled with no honours for 2021.

[Bremsstrahlung]

If it’s a NPL directive and standard, then I don’t really have a problem with it.

Bit disappointing for Jaffas who are top, but also Maitland who had Magic and Jaffas to potentially win, and Edgeworth who had Magic and Adamstown to potentially win.

Wonder what the clubs would vote for? Null and void season or Lambton Jaffas**.

[Retro Jet]

Is anyone aware of the scum***kery that has gone on at Edgie with amenities being vandalised?

Then details were confirmed by a parent of a 1st/Res gde player (who has a 'very strong' connection with our club)
New amenities building and canteen graffitied, then the same broken into again and trashed + alcohol stolen.
Then the sponsor's box was broken into with trophy cabinets the TV smashed + electrical infrastructure ripped out...
And LMCC won't allow them to have Security Cameras. Wtf??

Can anyone connected with Edgie comment further?
Is there something we can do as a football community to put pressure on councils to allow after-hours surveilance?
Not just for Edgeworth FC but for any club.
This kinda sh!t breaks my heart and makes my blood boil.

[immersion]

Is anyone aware of the scum***kery that has gone on at Edgie with amenities being vandalised?

Then details were confirmed by a parent of a 1st/Res gde player (who has a 'very strong' connection with our club)
New amenities building and canteen graffitied, then the same broken into again and trashed + alcohol stolen.
Then the sponsor's box was broken into with trophy cabinets the TV smashed + electrical infrastructure ripped out...
And LMCC won't allow them to have Security Cameras. Wtf??

Can anyone connected with Edgie comment further?
Is there something we can do as a football community to put pressure on councils to allow after-hours surveilance?
Not just for Edgeworth FC but for any club.
This kinda sh!t breaks my heart and makes my blood boil.

That's garbage behavior. Just pure scum people who do stuff like this.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Why is CCTV not allowed?
Seems ridiculous.
Shame. Edgy have probably put the most effort, time and money into their facilities over the last decade or so. Feel for them.

[Sideline]

Is anyone aware of the scum***kery that has gone on at Edgie with amenities being vandalised?

Then details were confirmed by a parent of a 1st/Res gde player (who has a 'very strong' connection with our club)
New amenities building and canteen graffitied, then the same broken into again and trashed + alcohol stolen.
Then the sponsor's box was broken into with trophy cabinets the TV smashed + electrical infrastructure ripped out...
And LMCC won't allow them to have Security Cameras. Wtf??

Can anyone connected with Edgie comment further?
Is there something we can do as a football community to put pressure on councils to allow after-hours surveilance?
Not just for Edgeworth FC but for any club.
This kinda sh!t breaks my heart and makes my blood boil.

Absolute grubs that will only learn from a good floggin when caught
very interested to know the cctv reasoning as someone who installs them there is absolutely no reason why they cannot be installed into common areas of the ground, i call bs from lmcc and i would love to see what regulation they are pulling this garbage from. The only time small issues arrise is where filming is conducted external to boundaries and general public area

[JustHearThings]

Sessions, Griffiths, McNaughton, maj, and Jacob pepper?!?! All to cooks hill on ridiculously high wages.

[Goatscheese]

Why is CCTV not allowed?
Seems ridiculous.

Something about privacy I've been told. Would be interested to know if it is true and the real reason, it does sound like one of those things that has circulated by someone who didn't want it installed or was denied once by council so people give up.

LMCC does have a full policy about having it installed and will grant leasees approval if the reasons for installing it are worthwhile and part of a crime prevention strategy.

One thing it does say when making determination is "if the problem is on going or a one off event" It wouldn't surprise me that Edgeworth once asked years ago and was no granted approval because it only happened once. Also wouldn't surprise me if Edgeworth haven't asked because they were told by another group once that Council have told them you can't put up CCTV and so have just believed it.

https://www.lakemac.com.au/files/assets/public/council/policies/council-operated-closed-circuit-television-cctv-policy-version-1.pdf

[W8 WATCHER]

Sessions, Griffiths, McNaughton, maj, and Jacob pepper?!?! All to cooks hill on ridiculously high wages.

Tancevski at his best, pay day for all his old mates.
Do you coach a team, or buy a team?

[Hurricane]

Apparently a decision on the season will be made as early as Friday when lockdown dates are announced. Apparently a zoom meeting between the clubs and northern today or tomorrow to put everything in place before the announcement on Friday.
My guess would be season over

[Allimpic]

Sessions, Griffiths, McNaughton, maj, and Jacob pepper?!?! All to cooks hill on ridiculously high wages.

Big signings

Who has Magic signed ?

Big clean out there

Hoole, Griffiths, Virgilli x 2, Alex Kant all confirmed gone.

Anyone know of players coming in?

[Hurricane]

Big signings

Who has Magic signed ?

Big clean out there

Hoole, Griffiths, Virgilli x 2, Alex Kant all confirmed gone.

Anyone know of players coming in?

Throw in Sam Walker and Mitch Rooke

[immersion]

Throw in Sam Walker and Mitch Rooke

Where are they off to?

[Johnno]

Apparently a decision on the season will be made as early as Friday when lockdown dates are announced. Apparently a zoom meeting between the clubs and northern today or tomorrow to put everything in place before the announcement on Friday.
My guess would be season over

Yep inside info I’ve been told it’s over. Still confirming status of Premiers.

[Hurricane]

Yep inside info I’ve been told it’s over. Still confirming status of Premiers.

What Premiers Johnno. You can't award a Premiership after only 16 of 18 rounds are played. Unless a team is 7 points clear.
The competition started out as an 18 round comp and nothing has changed. No Premiers for me this year sorry

[Johnno]

What Premiers Johnno. You can't award a Premiership after only 16 of 18 rounds are played. Unless a team is 7 points clear.
The competition started out as an 18 round comp and nothing has changed. No Premiers for me this year sorry

Yep understand that’s your view I’m sure Jaffas have a different view. As I’ve said previously the Zone Leagues etc award Premiers with their seasons cut short. I wouldn’t be surprised if same happens. Otherwise what’s the purpose of the whole season if they don’t nothing?