2021 National Premier League thread

[Fairgo]

Nswnpl and vicnpl both had 6 plus games remaining. Maybe should look at table at half way point where everyone had played each other once. Still think Jaffas were on top by memory. I do not have any issues if comp cancelled and declared using current ladder. How it has ended is outside any bodies control.

[Goatscheese]

Not really fair to award a premiership when 3 teams that can potentially win it play eachother over the next rounds

Those other two teams shouldn't have lost those games earlier in the year.

[Goatscheese]

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

Not really your decision

[Goatscheese]

Apparently the clubs said they needed at least a month once training resumes to be able to play. That means even if lockdown is only extended to the end of September, the season wouldn't be finishing till near Christmas so too late.

[Alton]

Those other two teams shouldn't have lost those games earlier in the year.

I recall posting a couple of months ago that as many games as possible should've been played ASAP at that time, blind Freddy could see this was going to happen.

[Johnno]

I recall posting a couple of months ago that as many games as possible should've been played ASAP at that time, blind Freddy could see this was going to happen.

You did Alton. Very poor vision and planning from Northern …………………… oh hang on whats new. :rolleyes:

[jim wallis]

I recall posting a couple of months ago that as many games as possible should've been played ASAP at that time, blind Freddy could see this was going to happen.

Rule 1: no one listens.

[jim wallis]

Apparently the clubs said they needed at least a month once training resumes to be able to play. That means even if lockdown is only extended to the end of September, the season wouldn't be finishing till near Christmas so too late.

might have to make it 2 weeks

[terry]

Not really fair to award a premiership when 3 teams that can potentially win it play eachother over the next rounds

Jaffas already beat Maitland. If anyone aggrieved it should be Edgey. They beat Jafs and a draw during the season.

[terry]

might have to make it 2 weeks

maybe less

[hamburgler]

Just call the season off and be done with it, who cares. Premier or no premier, much bigger issues facing us all at the moment

[immersion]

Just call the season off and be done with it, who cares. Premier or no premier, much bigger issues facing us all at the moment

I agree. Lets be honest awarding it to any team doesn't really do anything to the other teams.

The players and officials will only have about 4-6 week break before they start training again if the comp goes ahead.

Stop putting people in limbo NNSW

[Hurricane]

From reports out of NNSW the competition will be called off on Friday and Jaffas announced premiers

[magician]

From reports out of NNSW the competition will be called off on Friday and Jaffas announced premiers

Wouldn’t expect anything else from northern nsw football. Clowns from top to bottom.

[Blueboy]

From reports out of NNSW the competition will be called off on Friday and Jaffas announced premiers

Money does buy a title, well in this case an *.
Standard northern . Can’t get anything right

[Goatscheese]

Canberra just cancelled theirs and declared whoever had won most points per game as Premier

[magician]

Canberra just cancelled theirs and declared whoever had won most points per game as Premier

Probably run by the same ppl at speers point

What Victoria and NSW do?

[traffic light]

That'll do. There was never going to be a good ending here.

Not gonna cry because a team who is already on top get a plastic trophy.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Probably run by the same ppl at speers point

What Victoria and NSW do?

They abolished their season apparently. See above.
They had 6 or so rounds to go though apparently.

[Goatscheese]

That'll do. There was never going to be a good ending here.

Not gonna cry because a team who is already on top get a plastic trophy.

Do not the Premiers get a cash payment?

[traffic light]

Do not the Premiers get a cash payment?

Let's donate the token cash payment to local charity

[Hurricane]

Do not the Premiers get a cash payment?

$10,000

[W8 WATCHER]

Let's donate the token cash payment to local charity
We do every year it's called NNSW Football

[Stanley]

Wouldn’t expect anything else from northern nsw football. Clowns from top to bottom.

Let’s not get too critical of NNSW, they have 2 tough decisions to make, both of which you’ll have people for and against.
1. abandon competition or play on (with lockdown / restrictions likely to be in place for a while, I believe there is only 1 decision to make - abandon competition, as have other codes)
2. Award premierships or don’t - again you’ll have votes for and against (with all 3 title contenders playing each other in the last 2 weeks, this is a tough one to call) either way NNSW can’t win, what ever decision they make some will agree, others will be pissed off.

If what is true of earlier posts with NNSW engaging with clubs to make the calls, why all the criticism ??

[W8 WATCHER]

Let’s not get too critical of NNSW, they have 2 tough decisions to make, both of which you’ll have people for and against.
1. abandon competition or play on (with lockdown / restrictions likely to be in place for a while, I believe there is only 1 decision to make - abandon competition, as have other codes)
2. Award premierships or don’t - again you’ll have votes for and against (with all 3 title contenders playing each other in the last 2 weeks, this is a tough one to call) either way NNSW can’t win, what ever decision they make some will agree, others will be pissed off.

If what is true of earlier posts with NNSW engaging with clubs to make the calls, why all the criticism ??

Thanks Dave E
Beautifully written, I still have tear in my eye.

[Hurricane]

I believe they should finish the premiership. Clubs have already voted to play until the end of October.
Cancel final series and if we are in lockdown until October 10, let the 3 clubs Jaffas Maitland and Edgy play their last 2 matches. It would mean playing 5 games , say October 23 and 30.
You don't have to play all games , just get the Premier sorted. All 3 clubs would be in the same position preparation wise
Round 17
Maitland vs Broadmeadow
Jaffas vs Charleston
Edgeworth vs Adamstown
Round 18
Edgeworth vs Broadmeadow
Maitland vs Jaffas
Could you imagine the crowds at the round 18 games

[BS detecor]

Just give it to whoever had the most corners

[samcan]

lol some people in tears over something not fair with 2 games to go. Top place is "most likely" to finish top.

Remember when we lost an Aleague Grand Final due to cheating? Yeah, the sun came up again.

[Goatscheese]

$10,000

Indeed not just a plastic trophy

[Goatscheese]

I believe they should finish the premiership. Clubs have already voted to play until the end of October.

We aren't getting out till near end of October



Cancel final series and if we are in lockdown until October 10, let the 3 clubs Jaffas Maitland and Edgy play their last 2 matches. It would mean playing 5 games , say October 23 and 30.
You don't have to play all games , just get the Premier sorted. All 3 clubs would be in the same position preparation wise
Round 17
Maitland vs Broadmeadow
Jaffas vs Charleston
Edgeworth vs Adamstown
Round 18
Edgeworth vs Broadmeadow
Maitland vs Jaffas
Could you imagine the crowds at the round 18 games

Where is the incentive for Charlestown and Adamstown to play one game? Even for Magic to play two

[Hurricane]

We aren't getting out till near end of October




Where is the incentive for Charlestown and Adamstown to play one game? Even for Magic to play two
They don't need an incentive, they are in a comp that goes for 18 rounds and if Northern deemed those rounds to be played the clubs play or forfeit , but I think they would play.
All academic anyway after today Goats, I agree with your earlier post, we aren't getting out of this anytime soon enough to finish the season

[Goatscheese]

Well Northern have cancelled it now and awarded Premiers on a points per game basis.

Though I note "Lambton Jaffas president Scott Douglas said clubs fully respected and supported the decision to end 2021 Premier Competitions seasons." Bit poor to include the Lambton President considering his team are declared Premiers because of the decision to announce Premiers. I'm sure his club is very supportive of that decision.

Could've had the Vic Chairman of the standing committee make the comment.

[Texas Ranger]

Thanks Dave E
Beautifully written, I still have tear in my eye.
🤣👌

[jim wallis]

Party like it's 1930.

https://c.tenor.com/oEj4seY7kwAAAAAC/droopy.gif

[Johnno]

Party like it's 1930.

https://c.tenor.com/oEj4seY7kwAAAAAC/droopy.gif

Now the season is done and dusted after looking at the ladders are Valo worthy of remaining in NPL last in all 3 grades, shite facilities, consistently poor performers surely they should go Cookers in 10 team competition no bye.

[JustHearThings]

Now the season is done and dusted after looking at the ladders are Valo worthy of remaining in NPL last in all 3 grades, shite facilities, consistently poor performers surely they should go Cookers in 10 team competition no bye.

Believe the idea is to bring new Lambton into the comp next year which will further polite the comp, when they do it will be interesting to see where clubs like valo, Atown finish with 2 new NewFM teams in the comp.

[jim wallis]

Believe the idea is to bring new Lambton into the comp next year which will further polite the comp, when they do it will be interesting to see where clubs like valo, Atown finish with 2 new NewFM teams in the comp.

dilute? Maybe, but it could also give opportunity to others to find success.

Relegation is a good thing if there is a chance to bounce back next year. If theres a 5 year wait it's just stupid.

[jim wallis]

Believe the idea is to bring new Lambton into the comp next year which will further polite the comp, when they do it will be interesting to see where clubs like valo, Atown finish with 2 new NewFM teams in the comp.

They should but also have the chance to be promoted when earned.

[W8 WATCHER]

Will new Lambton be playing at alder park? That’s arguably worse than valos ground
To be honest, most grounds are shit.
The jets don't even have 1, so should they be relegated. The issue isn't the grounds, it's the lack of improvement, or initiative from clubs, and the governing body. It's ground hog day every year, same predictable garbage.

E.G Lakes blew all there money on pensioners, and still failed to improve ,cooks hill will do the same with DT's pensioners brigade in 2022. Valo and buds have been equivalent to pub teams the last 5 years +, and finished last and second last. But hey the grass isn't green enough. F me what's the focus here, quality of football or Hunter Valley Gardens as facilities

[terry]

To be honest, most grounds are shit.
The jets don't even have 1, so should they be relegated. The issue isn't the grounds, it's the lack of improvement, or initiative from clubs, and the governing body. It's ground hog day every year, same predictable garbage.

E.G Lakes blew all there money on pensioners, and still failed to improve ,cooks hill will do the same with DT's pensioners brigade in 2022. Valo and buds have been equivalent to pub teams the last 5 years +, and finished last and second last. But hey the grass isn't green enough. F me what's the focus here, quality of football or Hunter Valley Gardens as facilities

Just a flat pitch would be nice. And another artificial complex in Newy somewhere.

[Goatscheese]

Believe the idea is to bring new Lambton into the comp next year which will further polite the comp, when they do it will be interesting to see where clubs like valo, Atown finish with 2 new NewFM teams in the comp.

Next year or 2023?

[Goatscheese]

The issue isn't the grounds, it's the lack of improvement, or initiative from clubs, and the governing body. It's ground hog day every year, same predictable garbages

It isn't necessarily the clubs, the councils don't want clubs to improve the grounds. Plenty of NewFM clubs have stories of how they want to improve their grounds and even had the money to do it yet councils say no.

[JustHearThings]

Next year or 2023?

2023 sorry,

[Jim]

It isn't necessarily the clubs, the councils don't want clubs to improve the grounds. Plenty of NewFM clubs have stories of how they want to improve their grounds and even had the money to do it yet councils say no.

Govt disgrace

[JustHearThings]

Have heard Marcus Duncan to Olympic from Weston.

[Hurricane]

Liam Wilson to Edgeworth from Weston.
Aaron Oppedisano to Magic from Azzurri .
Nick Cowburn to Valentine from Lakes.

[JustHearThings]

Liam Wilson to Edgeworth from Weston.
Aaron Oppedisano to Magic from Azzurri .
Nick Cowburn to Valentine from Lakes.

Magic trying to recoup some of the player numbers they've lost. Have heard they've lost anywhere up to 8 players.

[W8 WATCHER]

[QUOTE=JustHearThings;252753]Magic trying to recoup some of the player numbers they've lost. Have heard they've lost anywhere up to 8 players.[/QUO

LOOSE ROOKE TO PICK UP RUBEN#2, THERE LOOSING THERE MINDS

[The Magician]

[QUOTE=JustHearThings;252753]Magic trying to recoup some of the player numbers they've lost. Have heard they've lost anywhere up to 8 players.[/QUO

LOOSE ROOKE TO PICK UP RUBEN#2, THERE LOOSING THERE MINDS

*they're

[W8 WATCHER]

[QUOTE=W8 WATCHER;252754]

*they're

they're still losing they're minds there...lol

[terry]

Will new Lambton be playing at alder park? That’s arguably worse than valos ground

There's a lot of paint marking on the western side of Alder. Are they finally allowed to build something?

[terry]

They are upgrading the grass and adding grandstands which is a positive sign

Prep for 2023 NPL?

[Barry Dawson]

Notice the marks all over the ground in the eastern side as well?

[Allimpic]

Jacob pepper to Cooks Hill

[cobra23]

Magic trying to recoup some of the player numbers they've lost. Have heard they've lost anywhere up to 8 players.

are you sure they LOST them ?
or RELEASED them ?

knowing Zaney he would have plans around those released

[Hurricane]

Some good signings for Maitland in yesterday's Mercury. Paul Bitz ,Will McFarlane ,Braydyn Crowley, Jarryd Sutherland .
Two big losses in captain Carl Thornton and Ryan Clarke

[W8 WATCHER]

Some good signings for Maitland in yesterday's Mercury. Paul Bitz ,Will McFarlane ,Braydyn Crowley, Jarryd Sutherland .
Two big losses in captain Carl Thornton and Ryan Clarke

team to beat in 2022
great signings

[magician]

Some good signings for Maitland in yesterday's Mercury. Paul Bitz ,Will McFarlane ,Braydyn Crowley, Jarryd Sutherland .
Two big losses in captain Carl Thornton and Ryan Clarke
Did they lose there keeper from last year?

[Captain_Carl]

Did they lose there keeper from last year?

* their

[W8 WATCHER]

* their

PLEASE!
YOU FROM ALL PEOPLE TO CORRECT ANYONE ON ANYTHING
JEEPERS CREEPERS :facepalm:

[magician]

PLEASE!
YOU FROM ALL PEOPLE TO CORRECT ANYONE ON ANYTHING
JEEPERS CREEPERS :facepalm:

Exactly. Coming from the bloke who blows kids horns at soccer games

[Captain_Carl]

Exactly. Coming from the bloke who blows kids horns at soccer games

Are you interested in buying a horn? I sell them for only $10! Hey it’s a beautiful day!

[Hurricane]

That's a long list of players moving on from Broadmeadow Magic in the Herald today

[Hurricane]

Looks like they cleared out anyone older than 25

[Aegon]

Craig Kerry is a pretty poor local football writer, he writes as if he is reading from a cue card.
James Gardiner does a really good job by comparison.

Apart from that. Magic have been gutted looking at that story. Chilli & Rooke going to Jaffa's though? I'll be really interested to see who has been let go to make way for them. Rooke can be the best midfielder in the comp on his day & James Virgili is the best goal scoring winger in the comp.

Jon Griffiths is a big get for Cooks Hill too.

[Hunter403]

Can someone copy the article here?

[The Hacker]

Herald Article

Broadmeadow Magic will field a young, new-look line-up in their FFA Cup match against A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers after the departure of several senior players.

Leading scorer James Virgili, skipper Luke Virgili, stalwart defenders Jon Griffiths and Matt Hoole, midfielder Mitch Rooke and 2018 competition player of the year Sam Walker are among those who have left the club.


Coach Damian Zane said the Virgili brothers and Hoole had joined Northern NSW NPL premiers Lambton Jaffas, while Griffiths, Rooke and Walker were also headed elsewhere. The Newcastle Herald understands Griffiths has joined NPL newcomers Cooks Hill.

Luke Callan and Sam Haren are other departures.


Midfielder Jose Atayde, who missed the latter part of this season because of COVID restrictions, is likely to try his hand overseas again and will probably miss the cup match.

On the plus side, Magic have signed Damon Green (Edgeworth) and Aaron Oppedisano (Charlestown) for next year but both will be cup tied for the Wanderers clash. The main draw, nationwide knockout game has yet to be rescheduled because of COVID restrictions but will be held at No.2 Sportsground, possibly next month

Former Jet Jack Simmons, who played briefly at Broadmeadow this year before going to Queensland for trials, is back and could play for Magic. Another addition for the game and next season is Oscar Ward from the Central Coast Mariners.

In Zane's first campaign at the helm, Magic finished fourth in the NNSW NPL this season. The league was abandoned after 16 of 18 rounds because of the COVID lockdown.

Broadmeadow, though, had already joined Newcastle Olympic in the FFA Cup round of 32 after a 4-3 extra-time thriller over Edgeworth and wins against Port Macquarie United (8-0) and Weston (2-1).

Young defender Jeremy Wilson has taken over as captain of Magic. Ryan Ensor is vice-captain.

The depleted Broadmeadow line-up face a huge task against the Wanderers but Zane was happy with how the squad was shaping up for 2022.

Zane, who took Edgeworth to the last 16 in the FFA Cup twice, said he had "a massive squad" at Magic this year and the departures would take away his selection headaches.

He believed the likes of Jake Harris and Jordan Jackson in defence, Green, Simmons and Ward in midfield and Jarred Baker and Jayden Stewardson in attack would fill the void.

"I'm pretty happy with what we have, we just need a couple to round out the squad and we'll be OK," Zane said.

Olympic, meanwhile, have recruited former Mariners keeper Adam Pearce as well as Jarrod Dodds (Hills United), Marcus Duncan (Weston) and Jackson Burston (Lake Macquarie) for next year.

Olympic host A-League side Macarthur in their first round of 32 cup appearance. That match is also set to be held at No.2 Sportsground.

[Hunter403]

Thanks Hacker

[magician]

Looks like they cleared out anyone older than 25

Maitland doing the same getting rid of their older players. Thornton, Clarke and Swan

[W8 WATCHER]

not sure its exactly the same
Maitland have brought in quality and experience, to bolster existing players-
Maitland and Jaffas squad will be far to superior next season, with there recruits and existing squad.
Magic have lost all there experience, and replaced with ?
Im sure with DZ, coaching quality he has a plan, we will see

[Allday]

Craig Kerry is a pretty poor local football writer, he writes as if he is reading from a cue card.
James Gardiner does a really good job by comparison.

Apart from that. Magic have been gutted looking at that story. Chilli & Rooke going to Jaffa's though? I'll be really interested to see who has been let go to make way for them. Rooke can be the best midfielder in the comp on his day & James Virgili is the best goal scoring winger in the comp.

Jon Griffiths is a big get for Cooks Hill too.

Jaffas have added both chilli brothers, Matt Hoole and Rooke. Only lost Mcnaughton (cooks hill) and Will McFarlane (Maitland). Everyone else has resigned apparently. Big job for price & Numov, Goodluck trying to keep everyone happy.
Maitland have recruited well with McFarlane, Crowley & Sutherland.

Out of maitland and jaffas for me in 2022. My tip is jaffas with the current squad and the additions they have added with Charlestown, Edgeworth, and Magic in behind
Olympic, Weston, cooks hill & valo scrap out mid table.
With lakes and Adamstown to fight for the spoon

[JustHearThings]

Rooke to Cooks hill as jaffas didn't have the points to fit him in after signing him.

[Hurricane]

Have heard the 2022 competition kicks of on March 5th.
When are clubs starting pre season

[ABCDEF]

Have heard the 2022 competition kicks of on March 5th.
When are clubs starting pre season


Hope not it’s too hot. Start first week of April. With Covid last year when they went later into the year it was good playing in the spring time. At least if it’s hot at the end of the year players are fit by then too

[Hurricane]

Rooke to Cooks hill as jaffas didn't have the points to fit him in after signing him.

Wrong

[immersion]

Wrong

Wrong in what way? Jaffas do have the points or he has not gone to cooks hill?

[Hurricane]

Wrong in what way? Jaffas do have the points or he has not gone to cooks hill?

Herald article yesterday has him signed with Jaffas Immersion

[Goatscheese]

Saw Lino Gatti is taking Charlestown 18s.

Taking bets on when he will resign.

[jim wallis]

Saw Lino Gatti is taking Charlestown 18s.

Taking bets on when he will resign.

Stay the season. 18s are a little easier to handle egos.

[Johnno]

Herald article yesterday has him signed with Jaffas Immersion

Great to see that the much lauded northern player point system working well. They said it would dramatically reduce player movement, they said it would develop youth, they said that it would reduce player wages…. :deadhorse::deadhorse::deadhorse:

[Johnno]

Stay the season. 18s are a little easier to handle egos.

He’d have a wardrobe full of various club tracksuits Lino, still won’t see out the season.

[Cabaye#4]

Heard that magic are playing the Jets? Anyone know where? When? Will there be kebapi?

[Texas Ranger]

I heard Magic and Olympic playing trial in 2 weeks. Then 2 weeks later Magic play West Sydney Wanderers and Olympic play Macarthur in round of 32 of FFA Cup.

[onlooker]

Heard that magic are playing the Jets? Anyone know where? When? Will there be kebapi?

Looks like they are playing today in maitland jets currently up 2-1 from what I have heard

[Hurricane]

Looks like they are playing today in maitland jets currently up 2-1 from what I have heard

Final score onlooker

[mge61]

Final score onlooker
7-1

[Imyourhero]

Any coaching changes of note this season? What about across reserve grade or 18s?

[BP Super Dynamos]

Have heard Jacob Pepper is in talks with Edgy n Jaffas. Chasing astronomical coin

[Hurricane]

Have heard Jacob Pepper is in talks with Edgy n Jaffas. Chasing astronomical coin

Heard he has already signed at Cookers

[Hurricane]

With awards to be announced on Friday night who is everyone's picks for Player of the year,
Coach of the year, Player's player and goalkeeper of the year. My picks
POY Jimmy Thompson
Coach Michael Bridges
Player's player Mitch Rooke
Keeper Ben Kennedy

[Local Rules]

With awards to be announced on Friday night who is everyone's picks for Player of the year,
Coach of the year, Player's player and goalkeeper of the year. My picks
POY Jimmy Thompson
Coach Michael Bridges
Player's player Mitch Rooke
Keeper Ben Kennedy

Can't pick keeper of the year as this is done on number of clean sheets kept. If he had that then yes he is keeper of the year

[Hurricane]

Can't pick keeper of the year as this is done on number of clean sheets kept. If he had that then yes he is keeper of the year

I think they have changed that for this year

[Allimpic]

Hearing Pepper agreed to cookers originally before Edgeworth came in for him.
Player of the year - Adam Hughes/ James Thompson
Coach - Michael Bolch
Keeper - Ben Kennedy

[ForeverRed]

My rumours tell me Pepper is going to Charlestown

[W8 WATCHER]

My rumours tell me Pepper is going to Charlestown

does that mean cookers, now have lost pepper and sessions?

[ForeverRed]

No idea, my rumours could be wrong, but who knows time will tell

[Hurricane]

does that mean cookers, now have lost pepper and sessions?

Where has Sessions gone

[W8 WATCHER]

Where has Sessions gone

Apparently decided to stay at jaffas.

[cobra23]

Player of the year - Scotty Pettit (Jaffas)
Coach - Pasco, Noumov, Pryce ???? (Jaffas)
Keeper - Daniel Eisenhauer (Olympic)

[Hurricane]

Player of the year - Scotty Pettit (Jaffas)
Coach - Pasco, Noumov, Pryce ???? (Jaffas)
Keeper - Daniel Eisenhauer (Olympic)

Can I have some of whatever you are on Cobra

[cobra23]

Can I have some of whatever you are on Cobra

lol ..
Whys that ??:pissup:

[Hurricane]

lol ..
Whys that ??:pissup:

Lol..
Scott Petitt no chance
Jaffas had 3 coaches so who gets it out of the 3. Just give it to Bridgey.
Daniel Eisenhauer, isn't he at Adamstown

[ABCDEF]

He’s been back to Olympic this season - which is interesting now that they’ve just signed that ex Mariners keeper.

[Goatscheese]

Jaffas had 3 coaches so who gets it out of the 3.


Appears the answer is Pryce

[BS detecor]

Did Olympic play magic tonight?

[The Magician]

Did Olympic play magic tonight?
Yes, Magic won 2-0

[Stanley]

Yes, Magic won 2-0

Wow, wWhat did the starting lineups look like, Magic have lost 8 starters from their 2021 squad ??

[BS detecor]

Yes, Magic won 2-0
Thx. Thought i saw them as I was leaving market town

[Bull fighter]

Work has finally commenced on the upgrading of facilities for Valentine FC at CB Complex.

[ForeverRed]

Work has finally commenced on the upgrading of facilities for Valentine FC at CB Complex.
They’ll still come last

[Bull fighter]

They’ll still come last

Do you have to rain on everybody's parade...

[Imyourhero]

Is Bridgey still coaching Edgy next year? Who is in charge of their reserve grade these days?

[MCG_1997]

Is Bridgey still coaching Edgy next year? Who is in charge of their reserve grade these days?

I believe Scott Bailie is in charge of their reserve grade, same as last year.

[Goatscheese]

Is Bridgey still coaching Edgy next year? Who is in charge of their reserve grade these days?

Bridgey still 1st grade coach Gary Wilson assisting

Craig Stoker reserve grade coach Scott Bailey assisting

[late_to_the_game]

Work has finally commenced on the upgrading of facilities for Valentine FC at CB Complex.

Congratulations to everyone involved in beating LMCC into submission!

[Bull fighter]

Congratulations to everyone involved in beating LMCC into submission!

It only took 10 years of continuous smashing of heads against brick walls, really great for the next generation who are going to have a first class facility. Should be fully operational at the beginning of season 2023.

[KITZ]

Bump. In case anyone ever wants to find this thread again.

[Texas Ranger]

Carl on a rampage. Carnage in the streets.

[KITZ]

:brrr:

lolz

[JustMe]

Bridgey still 1st grade coach Gary Wilson assisting

Was wilso there this year?

[Hurricane]

Was wilso there this year?
All year. Coached the Npl 16's to the Premiership and was 1st grade assistant coach

[Stanley]

My rumours tell me Pepper is going to Charlestown

Who else has Charlestown signed. Rumours are Jaffas have offered Melling a better deal than Charlestown.

[magician]

Who else has Charlestown signed. Rumours are Jaffas have offered Melling a better deal than Charlestown.

Do the Jaffas have a never ending point system?

[JustMe]

Do the Jaffas have a never ending point system?

Bit like how QLD get their league players. Working the loopholes to the nth degree.

[Hurricane]

These are signing i have heard on the bush telegraph.
Jaffas - Virgili. Virgili. Hoole. Rooke.
Maitland - Crowley. Bitz. McFarlane. Sutherland
Edgy - Liam Wilson.
Magic - Simmons. Oppedisano. Green
Azzurri - Boogard. Melling.
Olympic - Pearce. Duncan. Dodds
Weston - striker from Holland
Lakes -
Valo - Thornton. Cowburn. Clarke. Thornton . Wood.
Adamstown-
Cooks Hill - Griffiths. Pepper. McNaughton. Maj

[Stanley]

These are signing i have heard on the bush telegraph.
Jaffas - Virgili. Virgili. Hoole. Rooke.
Maitland - Crowley. Bitz. McFarlane. Sutherland
Edgy - Liam Wilson.
Magic - Simmons. Oppedisano. Green
Azzurri - Boogard. Melling.
Olympic - Pearce. Duncan. Dodds
Weston - striker from Holland
Lakes -
Valo - Thornton. Cowburn. Clarke. Thornton . Wood.
Adamstown-
Cooks Hill - Griffiths. Pepper. McNaughton. Maj

Are Adamstowm and Lakes waiting on the January transfer window to open up ??

[Stanley]

These are signing i have heard on the bush telegraph.
Jaffas - Virgili. Virgili. Hoole. Rooke.
Maitland - Crowley. Bitz. McFarlane. Sutherland
Edgy - Liam Wilson.
Magic - Simmons. Oppedisano. Green
Azzurri - Boogard. Melling.
Olympic - Pearce. Duncan. Dodds
Weston - striker from Holland
Lakes -
Valo - Thornton. Cowburn. Clarke. Thornton . Wood.
Adamstown-
Cooks Hill - Griffiths. Pepper. McNaughton. Maj

Don’t Cooks Hill also have Remington, Sessions and Kantarovski signed up.

[riverboy]

This might be a question for the Jets forum, but to the NPL followers. Given that the Mariners played a young guy on the weekend that previously played with Valentine in Jacob Farrell.

The question is given that, surely spots 20 to 22 in the Jets squad could be filled by guys in the NPL or guys that have come out of the Jets youth squad. Is that a fair comment?, Given those guys probably would have to work really hard to make the game day squad of 16 and we are probably talking about a 4th choice centre back, 6 or 7th central midfielder so they aren't really vital for the Jets.

Looking at players,
Jose Atayde, from Broadmeadow magic. Looks quality apparently he is looking overseas for trials?

James Virgili, it's fair to say he didn't deliver previously for the Jets. But surely he is a better player now and if he was asked to go back a level and dominate then he certainly has done that. Would be interesting to see if he could step up.

As for Defenders, Obviously Josh Evans has been the best defender in the league for some time. But who is next? Marcus Duncan previously played with the Jets youth squad, is he up to a step up?

Ben hay was a previous player for the Jets youth squad, again looks dominant in the NPL. He can play a couple of positions? Left back, centre midfield?

As for the youth squad, There isn't much noise around about them since they now play in Sydney.
Adam Zervas appears a handy player.
Will Ingram, Matthew Buettner and Patrick Bond certainly look like they play in the majority of games not sure where they play but possibly could step up?

Whatever happened to previous Jets youth players Kieran Hayes and Tom Beecham? Looked like key players in the youth squad 2 years ago and don't appear to be playing in the NPL?

Again Im not saying these sort of players should be starting A league games but surely as locals a squad position is better filled by locals in my opinion.

[cobra23]

*Christian Brymora should be in the mix for at least a call up..
*Jacob Dowse was superb in FFA cup v Wanderers - rumor has it papas liked him
*yes Virgilli could step up
* Taylor Regan - could do a job

[Hurricane]

*Christian Brymora should be in the mix for at least a call up..
*Jacob Dowse was superb in FFA cup v Wanderers - rumor has it papas liked him
*yes Virgilli could step up
* Taylor Regan - could do a job

I don't see it in Brymora. Surely Brockie or Crowley would be better options or even young Riley Smith.
Agree Dowse was outstanding in ffa cup.
James Thompson had a great year at Maitland as well

[ExWhistleMan]

This might be a question for the Jets forum, but to the NPL followers. Given that the Mariners played a young guy on the weekend that previously played with Valentine in Jacob Farrell.

The question is given that, surely spots 20 to 22 in the Jets squad could be filled by guys in the NPL or guys that have come out of the Jets youth squad. Is that a fair comment?, Given those guys probably would have to work really hard to make the game day squad of 16 and we are probably talking about a 4th choice centre back, 6 or 7th central midfielder so they aren't really vital for the Jets.

Looking at players,
Jose Atayde, from Broadmeadow magic. Looks quality apparently he is looking overseas for trials?

James Virgili, it's fair to say he didn't deliver previously for the Jets. But surely he is a better player now and if he was asked to go back a level and dominate then he certainly has done that. Would be interesting to see if he could step up.

As for Defenders, Obviously Josh Evans has been the best defender in the league for some time. But who is next? Marcus Duncan previously played with the Jets youth squad, is he up to a step up?

Ben hay was a previous player for the Jets youth squad, again looks dominant in the NPL. He can play a couple of positions? Left back, centre midfield?

As for the youth squad, There isn't much noise around about them since they now play in Sydney.
Adam Zervas appears a handy player.
Will Ingram, Matthew Buettner and Patrick Bond certainly look like they play in the majority of games not sure where they play but possibly could step up?

Whatever happened to previous Jets youth players Kieran Hayes and Tom Beecham? Looked like key players in the youth squad 2 years ago and don't appear to be playing in the NPL?

Again Im not saying these sort of players should be starting A league games but surely as locals a squad position is better filled by locals in my opinion.

I don't think your proposal makes much sense.

They already have 4 players that are products of the Jets Youth system...........??

Why would a player in their late 20s that hasn't made it previously as a professional player want to be a squad player, getting minimum wage and never getting game time? Surely they'd rather play in NPL every week for match payments while building a career outside of football for more money they would make as a squad player? Most players mentioned have already had a crack at playing in the A-League and not cemented a spot or had careers and are now winding down.......

[riverboy]

I don't think your proposal makes much sense.

They already have 4 players that are products of the Jets Youth system...........??

Why would a player in their late 20s that hasn't made it previously as a professional player want to be a squad player, getting minimum wage and never getting game time? Surely they'd rather play in NPL every week for match payments while building a career outside of football for more money they would make as a squad player? Most players mentioned have already had a crack at playing in the A-League and not cemented a spot or had careers and are now winding down.......

Some valid points, But those 4 aren't part of the 22 in the main squad. They are on scholarship contracts. I'm talking about the backend of the 22 player main squad.

Kevin De Bruyne and Mo Salah never cracked Chelsea. They took a step back and are much better players now then in their early 20's. So I don't see why players shouldn't be pensioned off so early, If they struggle for game then they can always get games as an overage player in the National Youth league.

[ExWhistleMan]

Some valid points, But those 4 aren't part of the 22 in the main squad. They are on scholarship contracts. I'm talking about the backend of the 22 player main squad.

Kevin De Bruyne and Mo Salah never cracked Chelsea. They took a step back and are much better players now then in their early 20's. So I don't see why players shouldn't be pensioned off so early, If they struggle for game then they can always get games as an overage player in the National Youth league.

Thurgate is. But even so, some of the names mentioned....(not so much by you)

Virgili, Regan, Brockie, Hay. May as well add Boogard in if your including those names

[The Dunster]

I think Virgili is the same player now as he was when he played for the Jets. He's just playing against far weaker opposition in the NPL than he was in the A-league.
Look at his Jets NPL form and it's pretty much the same as he's currently doing. 7 NPL goals in 10 matches for the Jets Youth. 74 NPL goals for Magic in 108 games.
55 A-League appearances and Zero goals.
He's a great NPL player. That's a very worthwhile achievement in itself - he doesn't need the A-league and the A-league doesn't need him.

[Aegon]

I dont agree with this, players mature differently, he probably wasn't ready for the a league as it was thrust upon him at an early age.
He's less injury prone and physically more developed now than when he came on the scene.

The bigger question is whether he (or the other players mentioned) would even want to play for the jets? From what I understand Virgili now has a successful, well paying career outside of football whilst still earning some $$ on the side as a part time player.

[anfield]

Interesting topic.
I guess the A League is still a growing league. The minimum wage is around $65,000 which is good for younger players. But really the aim has to be to get that up to around $75,000- $80,000. By doing this it might attract players from 24-30 to possibly continue the aim of being a professional footballer. By doing this it will only help the standard of the game.

As for the NPL, from what I have seen the standard around the country has really gone forward in the last 2-3 years. For example a few weeks ago an QLD NPL All stars team beat a nearly full strength Brisbane Roar in a proper trial game.

I have watched highlights of a few teams in the NPL. Queensland Lions are a team worth watching, they play a really good brand of football and have some really exciting players such as
Max Mikkola who could easily play A League.

The Victorian NPL also produces some fantastic players, many that have come through the City and Victory academies.

I keep an eye on former jets players. Allan Welsh was a former player that played 16 games as a defender in the 2014-15 season. Now at 27 he is playing for the Adelaide Comets in the SA NPL as a midfielder. He has been the dominant player in this competition for the last 4 years or so, surely he is much better placed to be a success at A league level now.

As for the locals, surely James Virgili would be much better placed at playing A League football. His confidence in his game would be at an all time high and has done the business at NPL level.

Jose Atayde and Zac Thomas are two players that look like they could be part of an A League squad.

I don't agree with the theory that if you don't make it early then your time has passed. There are heaps of examples of this in sport such as Cody Walker in the NRL who didn't debut until around 26.

I would love to see a player from the local NPL get an opportunity, but I'm not sure this will happen. At least Papas indicated yesterday that he is only looking at players that want to play for Newcastle and not ones using it as a stepping stone for other A League clubs. I think that's fantastic and should make the supporters believe that he is committed to the club.

[traffic light]

Allan Welsh was a former player that played 16 games as a defender in the 2014-15 season. Now at 27 he is playing for the Adelaide Comets in the SA NPL as a midfielder. He has been the dominant player in this competition for the last 4 years or so, surely he is much better placed to be a success at A league level now.

And now he is just about at the level it's almost too late.

[Hurricane]

Heard Adamstown beat Azzurri 1 - 0 on Monday night

[Lichael Richards]

Heard Adamstown beat Azzurri 1 - 0 on Monday night

did Buds recruit anyone?

[pv4]

Whatever happened to previous Jets youth players Kieran Hayes and Tom Beecham? Looked like key players in the youth squad 2 years ago and don't appear to be playing in the NPL?

Hayes is playing College "Soccer" in the USA currently.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WRK6SXc6xs

[early_to_the_match]

Hayes is playing College "Soccer" in the USA currently.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WRK6SXc6xs
Tom Beecham also playing college football in the US. Playing in the top league apparently.
https://cbulancers.com/news/2021/6/2/mens-soccer-beecham-adds-second-national-freshman-award-to-list-of-accomplishments.aspx

[finzee]

2022 Draw done

https://websites.mygameday.app/assoc_page.cgi?c=0-10182-0-0-0&a=COMPS

[jim wallis]

Jaffas v Maitland 2021 gf

[Hurricane]

Or make it the 2021 premiership decider

[ForeverRed]

Jaffa’s are the premier club for 2021, move on

[Eastwest]

Jaffa’s are the premier club for 2021, move on

Correct. But putting some interest into the new season isnt a crime.

GF Round 1

[2285]

Trial game tonight Maitland 2 Edgeworth 0.

[W8 WATCHER]

[QUOTE=2285;254035]Trial game tonight Maitland 2 Edgeworth 0.[/QUOTE

Maitland will be team to beat in 2022, followed by Jaffas

[Hurricane]

[QUOTE=2285;254035]Trial game tonight Maitland 2 Edgeworth 0.[/QUOTE

Maitland will be team to beat in 2022, followed by Jaffas

Jaffas to win it by a margin

[cobra23]

Covid to win the comp for a back to back title

[magician]

Covid to win the comp for a back to back title

I’m sure the Jaffas will claim it

[The Berlin Wall]

I’m sure the Jaffas will claim it

They won the comp. Of course they will claim it.

They were the best team, and finished top of a shortened league. Move on.

[KITZ]

They won the comp. Of course they will claim it.

They were the best team, and finished top of a shortened league. Move on.

1 point.

[The Berlin Wall]

1 point.

But they won. Move on.

[Captain_Carl]

My mate Adam Hughes and his Valentine side are one to watch in season 2022. I am not claiming they will win the title but with some of the recruits it will be interesting to see how they perform. Go Valo!

[Hurricane]

My mate Adam Hughes and his Valentine side are one to watch in season 2022. I am not claiming they will win the title but with some of the recruits it will be interesting to see how they perform. Go Valo!

They have some quality names there Captain Carl but it looks a bit like an over 35 side. Hughes 40 Matt Thompson 40 Joel Woods 39 Dean Heffernan 38 Ryan Clarke 35 Carl Thornton 35.
Definitely some quality recruits and throw in Cowburn as well. They will be very competitive.
It's beginning to look like a retirement home for ex Maitland players

[Alton]

They have some quality names there Captain Carl but it looks a bit like an over 35 side. Hughes 40 Matt Thompson 40 Joel Woods 39 Dean Heffernan 38 Ryan Clarke 35 Carl Thornton 35.
Definitely some quality recruits and throw in Cowburn as well. They will be very competitive.
It's beginning to look like a retirement home for ex Maitland players

Tough on Carlos, he is 34 next year

[Swanky]

My mate Adam Hughes and his Valentine side are one to watch in season 2022. I am not claiming they will win the title but with some of the recruits it will be interesting to see how they perform. Go Valo!

Have they found somewhere to play there home games next year

[magician]

My Tips based off what teams have signed and lost
Jaffas
Maitland
Azzurri
Edgeworth
Magic
Valentine
Olympic
Cooks Hill
Weston
Adamstown
Lakes

[jim wallis]

My Tips based off what teams have signed and lost
Jaffas
Maitland
Azzurri
Edgeworth
Magic
Valentine
Olympic
Cooks Hill
Weston
Adamstown
Lakes

Valo above Hamo? some buying there

[magician]

Valo above Hamo? some buying there

Yep and I’m being generous for Olympic. Gone are their glory days. Will lucky to make the semis in the next 5 yrs

[Bremsstrahlung]

Yep and I’m being generous for Olympic. Gone are their glory days. Will lucky to make the semis in the next 5 hrs.

2hrs gone and your prediction is on track. 3 hrs to go!

[Hurricane]

Prayers go out to a current Npl coach in I.C.U fighting Covid

[hamburgler]

Prayers go out to a current Npl coach in I.C.U fighting Covid

That’s terrible, prayers definitely go out. Can you name the coach Hurricane?

[Goatscheese]

Surprised the 2022 thread hasn't been started up yet

[Allimpic]

Yep… From what I’ve heard not good at all….

Hopefully he can recover.. Prayers for himself and his family.

On another note the Rosebuds are looking a lot more settled and are only going from strength to strength!

Up the buds

[djjones]

Surprised the 2022 thread hasn't been started up yet

I started all threads the other day but the mods havent approved. I think boz-monaut is an excellent mod :)

[Captain_Carl]

I started all threads the other day but the mods havent approved. I think boz-monaut is an excellent mod :)

What about an NPL Youth thread? We need that one back.

[djjones]

What about an NPL Youth thread? We need that one back.

Oops. done.

[The Hacker]

That’s terrible, prayers definitely go out. Can you name the coach Hurricane?

Any hint on who it is

[Allimpic]

Michael Bolch from Maitland still in ICU apparently

[ForeverRed]

Can we get this deleted, it doesn’t belong on here, let’s talk football and not someone’s personal health issues please

[KITZ]

Can we get this deleted, it doesn’t belong on here, let’s talk football and not someone’s personal health issues please

I'm half and half on this, Its a national public health issue, and I'm sure a lot of the local football community actually care and hope everything turns out okay. So many people think covid doesn't exist and keep pushing that point to the determent of those people who are getting really sick - Its a football issue, it's a social issue.

Whoever it is, they should know we are all behind them and hope to see them back to full health soon.

[Captain_Carl]

Oops. done.

I still can’t see it.

[djjones]

I still can’t see it.

Still awaiting mod approval