2021 National Premier League thread

[boz-monaut]

discussion here

[Hurricane]

Jaffas
Magic
Edgeworth
Azzurri
Maitland
Weston
Olympic
Valentine
Lake Macquarie

Adamstown

[Goatscheese]

Magic
Edgeworth
Jaffas
Olympic
Maitland
Azzurri
Weston
Valentine
Adamstown
Lake Macquarie

[hamburgler]

Magic
Edgeworth
Jaffas
Azzurri
Maitland
Weston
Olympic
Valentine
Lakes
Adamstown

[Zico]

Magic
Jaffa’s
Weston
Edgeworth
Maitland
Azzurri
Olympic
Lakes
Valentine
Adamstown

7 teams in the mix for the top 5 with daylight the other 3 teams.

[magician]

Magic
Edgy
Jaffas
Maitland
Azzurri
Weston
Olympic
Valentine
Lakes
Adamstown

[GO AWAY]

Edgy
Magic
Jaffa’s
Weston
Olympic
Maitland
Adamstown
Azzurri
Valentine
Lakes

[Hurricane]

Does anyone know what will happen with a few local players going to Melbourne this season .
With the border lockdown and Covid will players be able to make the move with the isolation required.
From memory I think Braedyn Crowley, Aiden Bryce , Will Bower and Jarryd Sutherland were names I had heard

[onlooker]

Does anyone know what will happen with a few local players going to Melbourne this season .
With the border lockdown and Covid will players be able to make the move with the isolation required.
From memory I think Braedyn Crowley, Aiden Bryce , Will Bower and Jarryd Sutherland were names I had heard

You would think most if not all would already be in Melbourne by now and have done their isolation.

[Blueboy]

Edgy
Magic
Jaffa’s
Weston
Olympic
Maitland
Adamstown
Azzurri
Valentine
Lakes

Who have Adamstown signed to finish above Azzurri, valo and lakes?

Last will be there best possible finish

[ABCDEF]

Weren’t Adamstown supposed to be in new fm this season according to some of u clowns?
I’m looking forward to seeing the buds prove some people wrong this year

[mge61]

Let’s hope you’re right. Great old club, always a good atmosphere there but definitely struggled the last few seasons. Would be great to see them competitive again.

[Goatscheese]

Weren’t Adamstown supposed to be in new fm this season according to some of u clowns?

Yeah seems people repeat any old rubbish they hear, got told Lakes were also going to be dropped.

One thing I have learnt from reading this forum is that until anything actually happens it's all a load of shit

[Texas Ranger]

Go Buds. A great club. Best of luck in 2021.

[Captain_Carl]

Yeah seems people repeat any old rubbish they hear, got told Lakes were also going to be dropped.

One thing I have learnt from reading this forum is that until anything actually happens it's all a load of shit

Jeepers creepers yeah buddy! God bless all those great supporters out there.

[Hurricane]

Does anyone know if Northern is sticking with the 5 team semi series and the 4 substitutes rule for season 2021.
I thought both were hugely successful in 2020

[JustHearThings]

Have heard Piddo is back playing again at magic this year. Not sure if it were true or just someone being hopeful.
Can anyone shed any light on it?

[GO AWAY]

2nd Annual Darren Stewart Cup Will be played February 13 at 2pm at
Lyall Peacock Oval

Toronto Awaba v Apia Leichhardt 20s

Following the cup there will be a game between
Broadmeadow Magic v Apia Leichhardt
Commencing at 4pm

Entry is gold coin donation To go towards beyond blue.

Should be a good day,

[Johnno]

Have heard Piddo is back playing again at magic this year. Not sure if it were true or just someone being hopeful.
Can anyone shed any light on it?

That’s correct though hearing he may not be in 1st grade coaches plans.

[Hurricane]

Also a big name departure from Jaffas

[immersion]

Also a big name departure from Jaffas

Why not just say Ox isn't playing and is moving back to Perth?

[Dontknowmuch]

Why not just say Ox isn't playing and is moving back to Perth?

Jaffas will be stronger without him

[cobra23]

That’s correct though hearing he may not be in 1st grade coaches plans.

still the best defender in the magic team, will walk straight in

[Walker]

Jaffas will be stronger without him

Stronger ? Can’t take arguably the best player in the comp out and be stronger

But a better team ? Can see that

Also gives Pascoe plenty to throw around these last few weeks

[JustHearThings]

Weston vs new Lambton last night. Think it ended 2-0 Weston???

Olympic vs Manly. 4pm at darling street Saturday

[Hurricane]

Stronger ? Can’t take arguably the best player in the comp out and be stronger

But a better team ? Can see that

Also gives Pascoe plenty to throw around these last few weeks

Pascoe is already chasing players all over town. Surely they have enough midfielders there to win the comp even without The Ox.
Kantarovski, Hay , Waller , Papas , Pawiak , Caleb Cox

[Aegon]

Pascoe is already chasing players all over town. Surely they have enough midfielders there to win the comp even without The Ox.
Kantarovski, Hay , Waller , Papas , Pawiak , Caleb Cox

I agree. Although Ox was a quality player his effort level has varied dramatically not just from game to game but even in time periods within each game. He really didn’t stand out last season.

If Jaffa’s are going to spend money it should be on a quality striker or central defender as they were the 2 weakest spots that derailed their 2020 season.

[magician]

I agree. Although Ox was a quality player his effort level has varied dramatically not just from game to game but even in time periods within each game. He really didn’t stand out last season.

If Jaffa’s are going to spend money it should be on a quality striker or central defender as they were the 2 weakest spots that derailed their 2020 season.

What do you mean didn’t stand out. He basically made team of the week every second week.
🤪

[Aegon]

What do you mean didn’t stand out. He basically made team of the week every second week.
🤪

I’d never base who is good in a game based on the TOW selections. I swear they just look at who scored and fill in the gaps with names they recognise.

[Allday]

I agree. Although Ox was a quality player his effort level has varied dramatically not just from game to game but even in time periods within each game. He really didn’t stand out last season.

If Jaffa’s are going to spend money it should be on a quality striker or central defender as they were the 2 weakest spots that derailed their 2020 season.

They signed Pappas as a CB
Garland as a handy striker
& Hay as another attacker/midfielder

[Aegon]

They signed Pappas as a CB
Garland as a handy striker
& Hay as another attacker/midfielder

Cheers, I hadn’t seen any player movement info for this season yet.

[Dontknowmuch]

Stronger ? Can’t take arguably the best player in the comp out and be stronger

But a better team ? Can see that

Also gives Pascoe plenty to throw around these last few weeks

Everything went through him, easy to coach against and defend against. With him gone the team will be a lot less predictable and the quality players that had been playing in around him will get more ball to perform. On top of that he was not that good for all the hype and $$$ that goes with him.

[mge61]

Magic playing Sutherland tonight will be a bit warm.

[Hurricane]

Magic playing Sutherland tonight will be a bit warm.
Where at and what time mge61

[mge61]

Magic Park I think 7pm kickoff.

[Hurricane]

Any score from Zanes first game in charge

[Bremsstrahlung]

1-2. Sutherland.

There’s a YouTube video of the match on Magic’s facebook.

[riverboy]

Magic playing Sutherland tonight will be a bit warm.

I've been avoiding Sydney, appears strange that we are inviting amateur teams from there with Covid19 risks?

[JustHearThings]

Olympic 0 Manly 1.
Both Griffiths brothers played a half.

[Goatscheese]

Anyone know how Edgeworth went against Blacktown today?

[Hurricane]

Magic and Northbridge FC 2 - 2 draw on their Facebook page

[Hurricane]

Anyone know of any trial results

[BS detecor]

Olympic reserve grade 4 v a young looking Jets under 19 side 2

Olympic first grade 0 v Jets youth 5

[Goatscheese]

Olympic reserve grade 4 v a young looking Jets under 19 side 2

Olympic first grade 0 v Jets youth 5

That's terrible for Olympic, that Jets Youth side also had some very young jets in it as well

Also saw Edgy beat Wollongong Wolves 1-0 on the Edgy fb page

[Hurricane]

The rumours were already circling about Edgeworth struggling this year.
Then they beat Wollongong

[Fairgo]

Jaffa’s 4 St George 2

[Hurricane]

Maitland 8 West Wallsend 0

[cobra23]

The rumours were already circling about Edgeworth struggling this year.
Then they beat Wollongong

when has Edgy ever struggled to be honest,
they might seem weaker on paper then last season but clubs like Edgy , Magic etc always find that unknown talents that are just as good as the known

[Hurricane]

Any trial games this weekend

[Goatscheese]

Edgeworth made some big signings as announced in the paper the other day

[rod]

Any trial games this weekend

magic vs apia leichhardt out at toronto tomorrow 4pm

[2285]

Maitland v Bellswans tonight at Maitland 6pm .Wether permitting

[gtg]

Slightly older news but Charlestown lost 9-0 to APIA Leichardt first grade a few weeks ago during a pre-season friendly. It was ugly to watch. APIA must have scored 4 headers in a row within about 15 minutes.

[The Magician]

Magic 3- APIA 0

[Goatscheese]

Slightly older news but Charlestown lost 9-0 to APIA Leichardt first grade a few weeks ago during a pre-season friendly. It was ugly to watch. APIA must have scored 4 headers in a row within about 15 minutes.


Magic 3- APIA 0

I know it is trial matches but may be large discrepancies within the league this year.

[rod]

Magic 3- APIA 0

did apia field a full strength side?

[BS detecor]

did apia field a full strength side?
Yep and magic had a few 16 and 17 year olds playing in the second half

[The Hacker]

did apia field a full strength side?

And did Azzurri have a full strength side against APIA

[mge61]

Apia were down 4 starting players yesterday but Magic looks like there were 3 or 4 missing so I guess still a fair indication where both teams are at. A very solid win to Magic although the Apia boys were saying how big a difference, and draining, it is playing on artificial all the time and coming back to play on a wet turf field. In saying that though they were not happy with their performance.

[French Frogs]

Apia v Azzurri was the Charlestown Azzurri reserve squad . It was a charity cup day inclusive of 3rd tier Hamilton Azzurri .

Charlestown Azzurri firsts played Bankstown City Lions same weekend in Sydney and won 2-7

Broadmeadow Magic looked superb yesterday and will be team to beat 2021 based on yesterday performance.

[mge61]

Is Azzurri vs Magic still on tonight?

[The Magician]

Is Azzurri vs Magic still on tonight?

Reserve Grade- Magic 5-0
First Grade- Magic 6-0

[2285]

Maitland 4 Lake Macquarie 2 .Lakes up 2-0 after 15min

[Hurricane]

Maitland 4 Lake Macquarie 2 .Lakes up 2-0 after 15min

Slow start from Maitland but dominated the game after the 20 minute mark and should have scored a few more.
Maitland missing Thomas Swan and Clarke
Lakes missing Cowburn and Fletcher

[mge61]

Any other trial results

[mge61]

Or are there any other trials on today?

[French Frogs]

Bankstown City Lions 1 played Broadmeadow Magic 5
Newcastle Olympic 3 played Charlestown Azzurri 4

[French Frogs]

Broadmeadow Magic will play Newcastle Jet Youth this evening (Facility Speers Point) 6pm.

[Hurricane]

Broadmeadow Magic will play Newcastle Jet Youth this evening (Facility Speers Point) 6pm.

Jets Youth 5 Broadmeadow Magic 4

[John23]

Adamstown 5-2 Kahibah
Adamstown 1-3 Azzuri
Adamstown 2-1 West Wallsend

[JustHearThings]

Bizzarri to Charlie, thought zaney had him locked in from last year.

[Hurricane]

Bizzarri to Charlie, thought zaney had him locked in from last year.

Then he signed Keanu Moore and Josie Attadaye so no room for Bizarri anymore

[Hurricane]

Any trials on today ?

[JustHearThings]

Olympic are vsing atown, no idea where though. Or what time.

[Hurricane]

Maitland 4 Weston 1

[JustHearThings]

Olympic 3 Atown 1. Adamstown could be in for another long year, score could have easily edged out to 6.

[ABCDEF]

Olympic 3 Atown 1. Adamstown could be in for another long year, score could have easily edged out to 6.

Don’t know what game you were watching. I thought both teams looked ordinary and whilst Olympic were slightly better the score probably flattered them slightly. I believe Adamstown also had about 5-6 players out too.
Wonder if Olympic will poach anymore buds players after yesterday (they already signed 4 from last year...).

[ForeverRed]

Don’t know what game you were watching. I thought both teams looked ordinary and whilst Olympic were slightly better the score probably flattered them slightly. I believe Adamstown also had about 5-6 players out too.
Wonder if Olympic will poach anymore buds players after yesterday (they already signed 4 from last year...).
There’s no law against signing players

[Hurricane]

Don’t know what game you were watching. I thought both teams looked ordinary and whilst Olympic were slightly better the score probably flattered them slightly. I believe Adamstown also had about 5-6 players out too.
Wonder if Olympic will poach anymore buds players after yesterday (they already signed 4 from last year...).
Are they all the same players that Adamstown poached from Olympic 3 years ago

[JustHearThings]

Don’t know what game you were watching. I thought both teams looked ordinary and whilst Olympic were slightly better the score probably flattered them slightly. I believe Adamstown also had about 5-6 players out too.
Wonder if Olympic will poach anymore buds players after yesterday (they already signed 4 from last year...).

Say the same to you, Adamstown created nothing played long all day, if that's their gameplan this year it will be a long one.

[BS detecor]

Olympic 3 Atown 1. Adamstown could be in for another long year, score could have easily edged out to 6.

Battle for the spoon?

[GashArmy]

lakes are signing some big name players, this is familiar from a few years ago, splashing the cash only for the funds to run out and get relegated?

[KITZ]

lakes are signing some big name players, this is familiar from a few years ago, splashing the cash only for the funds to run out and get relegated?

I don't think this this is a relegation year for a start.

secondly, what's wrong with a club trying to build themselves.

Thirdly, a few years ago is exactly that, a few years ago.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Nothing wrong with spending cash imo. Provided its sustainable.
If a club is living beyond its means, then I think it is grossly irresponsible and they deserve the consequences.

[mge61]

lakes are signing some big name players, this is familiar from a few years ago, splashing the cash only for the funds to run out and get relegated?

That’s like putting a devon sanga in front of you but there’s no tomato sauce - what names.

[Aegon]

That’s like putting a devon sanga in front of you but there’s no tomato sauce - what names.

Majauravski, Cowburn & Van As from what I have seen on social media.

[The Hacker]

Majauravski, Cowburn & Van As from what I have seen on social media.

You forgot McGuire 😂

[Football lover]

You forgot McGuire 😂

I’ve also heard blake Redman signed there to be 1st choice keeper who gets the nod to play in Goals?

[The Hacker]

I’ve also heard blake Redman signed there to be 1st choice keeper who gets the nod to play in Goals?

Van As. They had also signed Declan Crook from Jaffas to replace Plant so not sure Redman would be in the hunt

[Alton]

These aren't exactly game changing players

[The Hacker]

These aren't exactly game changing players

They are if they are playing 035’s on a Friday night if they add Berlin in.

This league has real issues developing young talent if at 37 Maj and 40 McGuire are still seen as good pick ups. If this comp was developing enough quality kids these guys would all be in reggies helping the young kids coming through or playing Friday nights.
Or are these guys just that good no kid could ever replace them

[Bleachers]

Love those boys. But in this town, your 'name' and not your talent on/off the ball is what gets you far

[GO AWAY]

Love those boys. But in this town, your 'name' and not your talent on/off the ball is what gets you far

Unless you’re with edgeworth / previously Zany who gives young ones a chance and uuuummmmm wins compsxwith them. This towns been a “ name “ town for 20 years

[French Frogs]

Unless you’re with edgeworth / previously Zany who gives young ones a chance and uuuummmmm wins compsxwith them. This towns been a “ name “ town for 20 years

Correct and Broadmeadow Magic will undoubtedly benefit from this 2021.

Newcastle Olympic and Charlestown Azzurri both introduced youth last year and appeared to benefit with places in competition finals 2020.

Maitland Magpies seem to be leaning more towards youth for 2021.

[Johnno]

Correct and Broadmeadow Magic will undoubtedly benefit from this 2021.

Newcastle Olympic and Charlestown Azzurri both introduced youth last year and appeared to benefit with places in competition finals 2020.

Maitland Magpies seem to be leaning more towards youth for 2021.

100% right Froggy. How Lakes think this strategy of buying 35-year-old plus players is going to work is beyond me they’re purely there for one reason. It’s highly unlikely they were playing the full allotment of games through injury and fatigue this was evident when Valentine followed a similar strategy under their previous coach in the past few years and they never finished higher than the boot on two or three.

[John23]

Adamstown 2-1 Weston

[Hurricane]

Magic 2 Maitland 0

[Aegon]

Adamstown 2-1 Weston

Would not have picked that.

[John23]

Yeah buds probably deserved the win too if I’m being honest , not many chances either side but buds if I had to pick one had the better

[Hurricane]

Edgeworth 1 Wollongong United 0

[Milland]

Adamstown Rosebud are on the up. They have signed a strong young squad (rather than a bunch of 35 year olds). My sources also tell me they have attracted some big sponsors this season but refusing to spend it on pensioners. Watched them against Olympic and Azzurri and they looked very competitive. They will surprise a few teams this season and will finish mid table!

[KITZ]

100% right Froggy. How Lakes think this strategy of buying 35-year-old plus players is going to work is beyond me they’re purely there for one reason. It’s highly unlikely they were playing the full allotment of games through injury and fatigue this was evident when Valentine followed a similar strategy under their previous coach in the past few years and they never finished higher than the boot on two or three.

They aren't buying them to fill the team, they are buying them for the experience they give to the rest of the senior squad which are made up of young players some who only debuted in first grade last season. If you want to complain about teams that aren't interested in youth players I could point you to several other clubs? But then its always easy to have an opinion when you don't really have any idea what's going on, isn't it.

[BS detecor]

Adamstown Rosebud are on the up. They have signed a strong young squad (rather than a bunch of 35 year olds). My sources also tell me they have attracted some big sponsors this season but refusing to spend it on pensioners. Watched them against Olympic and Azzurri and they looked very competitive. They will surprise a few teams this season and will finish mid table!

I’m loving the trend towards youth this year in all aspects of football. The A league hasn’t been this interesting for a long time and hopefully the NPL comp will benefit too

[Hurricane]

Magic and Edgeworth keep knocking out the results.
Does anyone know how Jaffas trial results have gone

[Aegon]

Magic and Edgeworth keep knocking out the results.
Does anyone know how Jaffas trial results have gone

I know Jaffa’s lost 0-5 to Northern tigers after being 0-0 at half time.

[BS detecor]

I know Jaffa’s lost 0-5 to Northern tigers after being 0-0 at half time.

No shame in that, the tigers are a strong club

[Aegon]

No shame in that, the tigers are a strong club

No judgement here. Just the only result I know.
From what I understand only 1 team in Jaffa’s from U9’s through to first grade didn’t lose. Shows the strength of Tigers considering how well some of the Jaffa’s teams perform.

[French Frogs]

I took in the Adamstown Rosebud played Weston Bears game at the weekend .

Second time i have watched a young Adamstown Rosebud game in recent weeks and again i have been impressed with the performance and willingness of this young team.

Broadmeadow Magic result against Maitland Magpies suggests they may be slight favourites for 2021.

That said , I have yet to witness the Edgeworth Eagles or Lambton Jaffas in a pre season fixture so i will keep my powder dry at this early stage with regard my prediction for 2021.

[Hurricane]

Charlestown 2 Maitland 2
Olympic 5 Valentine 0

A long year ahead for Valentine again from what I saw yesterday.
Heard Maitland led 2.0 after 15 minutes and then Charlestown controlled the rest of the match and were unlucky not to win

[mge61]

Anyone at the Buds v Cookers trial game know why it was cut short.

[Goatscheese]

Anyone at the Buds v Cookers trial game know why it was cut short.


When was it played

[John23]

Anyone at the Buds v Cookers trial game know why it was cut short.

Buds were up 2-0 controlling the game , could’ve been 3-4 up. Huge punch up between the two sides which I think cooks hill initiated. They did seem quite agitated throughout the game , both coaches just called the game off there.

[rod]

Buds were up 2-0 controlling the game , could’ve been 3-4 up. Huge punch up between the two sides which I think cooks hill initiated. They did seem quite agitated throughout the game , both coaches just called the game off there.

lol thats not a good look

[Big red]

Buds player shown a straight red for spitting towards a cooks player. Could see him on the sidelines for a while

[Hurricane]

Buds player shown a straight red for spitting towards a cooks player. Could see him on the sidelines for a while

A very bad look if true. Wasn't it against the Buds when Ox got suspended for spitting.
I remember the Buds being very vocal about it, let's see what action they take against one of their own

[outsider]

A very bad look if true. Wasn't it against the Buds when Ox got suspended for spitting.
I remember the Buds being very vocal about it, let's see what action they take against one of their own

looking at 5 weeks from northern

[BS detecor]

looking at 5 weeks from northern

Who knows what the punishment might be in a covid world

[Alton]

Who knows what the punishment might be in a covid world

Suspension is quarantine at home for 5 weeks

[French Frogs]

What are the groups thoughts on this coming season 2021 NNSW National Premier League ?.

From the games I have watched i would predict that Broadmeadow Magic under the leadership of Damon Zane will be very strong.

Does anyone with knowledge of any other teams have another they believe will challange for the Premiership this year ?.

[outsider]

Who knows what the punishment might be in a covid world

would have been more if it had landed on player.

[Hurricane]

What are the groups thoughts on this coming season 2021 NNSW National Premier League ?.

From the games I have watched i would predict that Broadmeadow Magic under the leadership of Damon Zane will be very strong.

Does anyone with knowledge of any other teams have another they believe will challange for the Premiership this year ?.
Edgeworth and Jaffas will push Magic for the premiership.
Next group will be Maitland Olympic Azzurri and Weston.
Bottom 3 will be Lakes Valo and Buds.
Not much change from last year with I think Jaffas replacing Olympic in the finals

[Johnno]

Edgeworth and Jaffas will push Magic for the premiership.
Next group will be Maitland Olympic Azzurri and Weston.
Bottom 3 will be Lakes Valo and Buds.
Not much change from last year with I think Jaffas replacing Olympic in the finals

Pretty accurate assessment therefore a stale predictable boring competition.

[Reds Forever]

Edgey, Jaffas and Magic fighting it out. Azzurri, Weston, Maitland battling for other spots.
Lakes will surprise.

[Allday]

Jaffas have signed Josh Piddington

[Jim]

Jaffas have signed Josh Piddington

not good enough for magic?

[Allday]

Obviously not, not a bad pick up for jaffas though

[Johnno]

still the best defender in the magic team, will walk straight in

Obviously not as I said Cobra Jaffas bound

[GashArmy]

PPS System working well?

[Alton]

Obviously not, not a bad pick up for jaffas though

Really? Is it a good signing?

[Johnno]

Really? Is it a good signing?

Is for Piddo $$$ but seriously no bet the player whose busted his arse all preseason to play there is rapped.

[immersion]

Really? Is it a good signing?

Has he fixed up his injury issues? If so then it is a good signing if not he will have to nurtured through the season performing at lower than peak performance.

[ForeverRed]

PPS System working well?
😂😂😂😂😂😂

[JustHearThings]

Has he fixed up his injury issues? If so then it is a good signing if not he will have to nurtured through the season performing at lower than peak performance.

Was told he has done 2-3 sessions whole pre season for magic so far. Must have thought he could just turn up and play.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I’ll preface this by saying, I hope this doesn’t turn into a pissing contest.
After an extended period of no relegation from NNSW NPL, I’m curious how various clubs have utilised this safety, time and finances to improve their club. The desire from NNSW, as far as I am aware, was to allow clubs to focus their energy and finances into facilities, development and processes to ensure longevity and sustainability. Basically, hey, don’t go spending all your money on players to survive relegation, use it elsewhere.

I understand the ramifications of relegation, and much the same as the a league, clubs may be lost if they head to HIT League due to lack of sponsorship, player interest, etc.


But have clubs used this time well? I’m genuinely curious. I mean, I hear about Edgeworth improving their facilities, various clubs employing technical directors and academies etc. Not really concerned if person x thinks y clubs youth investment was a waste of time, I’m just curious that club y tried.

So, objectively or at least free from snide comments, what have clubs done?
Or, have clubs done enough to justify lack of relegation?

[immersion]

I’ll preface this by saying, I hope this doesn’t turn into a pissing contest.
After an extended period of no relegation from NNSW NPL, I’m curious how various clubs have utilised this safety, time and finances to improve their club. The desire from NNSW, as far as I am aware, was to allow clubs to focus their energy and finances into facilities, development and processes to ensure longevity and sustainability. Basically, hey, don’t go spending all your money on players to survive relegation, use it elsewhere.

I understand the ramifications of relegation, and much the same as the a league, clubs may be lost if they head to HIT League due to lack of sponsorship, player interest, etc.


But have clubs used this time well? I’m genuinely curious. I mean, I hear about Edgeworth improving their facilities, various clubs employing technical directors and academies etc. Not really concerned if person x thinks y clubs youth investment was a waste of time, I’m just curious that club y tried.

So, objectively or at least free from snide comments, what have clubs done?
Or, have clubs done enough to justify lack of relegation?

It's a bit like school.

Some students are getting their homework done when they get it. These are the teams that are improving facilities, training methods, employing or people are doing more because more is needed. Clubs are actively going after sponsorship to help fund this improvement.

Other clubs are more like the students that leave it to the last minute. Of F, it's relegation. It seems from the outside they have a relegation adrenalin rush. They go out to get sponsors to fund players needed to stay up. The problem is players don't really want to play for a lower-level team if they are decent. Sure money might talks. But most will still want to be competitive. So these clubs may get players that are decent but toward the end of their career or a good youth player. Either way, the player doesn't stay long for differing reasons.

and the cycle repeats.

That is what it looks like from the outside to me. Complacency is a killer in the local. Relegation should be every year. Except maybe last season.

[ForeverRed]

Looking from the outside window in, I will use Adamstown as an example, remember this is just an opinion,
Rosebuds have a facility that doesn’t need upgrading, no pressure to spend money on improvements yet they are continually last or near last, not sure what they spend their money on but it’s definitely not on players, we continually here how they are a young promising bunch but maybe they need one or two more senior players added, you never hear of them signing a player outside of the area, I wonder what their ambitions are.
Don’t start me on valentine

[BS detecor]

I’ll preface this by saying, I hope this doesn’t turn into a pissing contest.
After an extended period of no relegation from NNSW NPL, I’m curious how various clubs have utilised this safety, time and finances to improve their club. The desire from NNSW, as far as I am aware, was to allow clubs to focus their energy and finances into facilities, development and processes to ensure longevity and sustainability. Basically, hey, don’t go spending all your money on players to survive relegation, use it elsewhere.

I understand the ramifications of relegation, and much the same as the a league, clubs may be lost if they head to HIT League due to lack of sponsorship, player interest, etc.


But have clubs used this time well? I’m genuinely curious. I mean, I hear about Edgeworth improving their facilities, various clubs employing technical directors and academies etc. Not really concerned if person x thinks y clubs youth investment was a waste of time, I’m just curious that club y tried.

So, objectively or at least free from snide comments, what have clubs done?
Or, have clubs done enough to justify lack of relegation?

I haven’t seen any change worth noting in the last 6 years but I suppose it’s like giving multi nationals a tax break and then wondering why executive bonuses went up when the goal was to get more people employed.

[Hurricane]

What are the chances of any games being on this weekend.
With host clubs Edgy Olympic Azzurri Lakes all being renowned for bad draining grounds, I can only see Weston a chance of getting on.

[immersion]

What are the chances of any games being on this weekend.
With host clubs Edgy Olympic Azzurri Lakes all being renowned for bad draining grounds, I can only see Weston a chance of getting on.

Tomorrow is supposed to be 27c and mid to high 20's km/h. Thursday and Friday are chances of rain but who knows about those days.

If tomorrow is as predicted and no rain Thursday and Friday then I'd say we are looking ok. Teams run the risk of smashing the ground and damaging it for the season.

[cobra23]

Obviously not as I said Cobra Jaffas bound

well **** , I stand corrected :wtf:

[cobra23]

games wont play for at least 2 weeks.. its been flooding people

[cobra23]

This is where NNSWF should step in ... play games on facility
without fees FFS

[ForeverRed]

This is where NNSWF should step in ... play games on facility
without fees FFS
Why without fees, they’re not a charity, maybe reduce fees

[Hurricane]

This is where NNSWF should step in ... play games on facility
without fees FFS

F##k the facility. There are spare weekends in place for wash outs

[rod]

F##k the facility. There are spare weekends in place for wash outs

synthetic fields are awful. why do we keep putting them in?
it breaks my heart to see clubs like APIA installing them in their grounds and ruining a perfectly fine grass field

[French Frogs]

Rain will have a huge effect on games that take place this weekend. This is an incredible shame as one was very much looking forward to taking in a game or two of senior NPL football this weekend .

If I had to guess I would also suggest the Weston Workers hosting Lambton Jaffas as the mostly likely to go ahead .

That said, fingers crossed for the Edgeworth Eagles hosting Maitland Magpies to get the green light as that could be a superb game.

I have been informed that both the Macquarie Field and Lisle Carr Oval are both very heavy and unlikely to host any games this weekend even at this early stage in the week regardless of weather patterns.

[Swanky]

No clubs should be allowed to call off 1st Grade
The referee and NNSW official (yes I know that means them coming out of the office) should make the call 1 hour before ko giving the ground every chance of being fit for play

[Johnno]

No clubs should be allowed to call off 1st Grade
The referee and NNSW official (yes I know that means them coming out of the office) should make the call 1 hour before ko giving the ground every chance of being fit for play

Agree with this far to many games seem to be conveniently called off by some clubs. Needs to be as you outlined Swanky.

[ExWhistleMan]

No clubs should be allowed to call off 1st Grade
The referee and NNSW official (yes I know that means them coming out of the office) should make the call 1 hour before ko giving the ground every chance of being fit for play

It's a tough one, I believe there has definitely been tactical ground closures previously which is pretty poor. However, shouldn't the people responsibility for maintaining the surface over the course of a season have the final say? Referees can only call it off if there is a danger to player safety.

[immersion]

It's a tough one, I believe there has definitely been tactical ground closures previously which is pretty poor. However, shouldn't the people responsibility for maintaining the surface over the course of a season have the final say? Referees can only call it off if there is a danger to player safety.

Keeping a good surface is good for me as a spectator. I don't want to watch a game in a terrible surface. It turns out being a game of forcy backs. I am not paying paying to watch a game on crap surface.

[Hurricane]

Keeping a good surface is good for me as a spectator. I don't want to watch a game in a terrible surface. It turns out being a game of forcy backs. I am not paying paying to watch a game on crap surface.

This is a good point and how many grounds will be damaged for weeks if games are on this weekend.
Let's not forget people, we had an extraordinary amount of rain over 5 days.
But now all the critics will come out and say we have had 3 days of sunshine so the games should be on

[Alton]

Edgy has been mown today

[Texas Ranger]

Probably going to be more like 4 days of sunshine and plenty of wind to dry out grounds. Also most grounds have had drainage upgrades over recent years, so hopeful of a good start to the season. Even if some lower grades are postponed.

[The Hacker]

This is a good point and how many grounds will be damaged for weeks if games are on this weekend.
Let's not forget people, we had an extraordinary amount of rain over 5 days.
But now all the critics will come out and say we have had 3 days of sunshine so the games should be on

8 months rain in a week. Your being unreasonable if you blow up cause a ground is off this weekend

[Bremsstrahlung]

Agree. With many parts of the state underwater, bit rough.
Also feel like the “protect the fields” argument is one that can only really be used for the first 2/3rds of the season at best. (Unless you’re hosting a GF) or home semi.
If both teams agree, postpone.
If teams disagree, NNSW should decide, cause like that’s their role right? To govern the competition.

[Goatscheese]

games wont play for at least 2 weeks.. its been flooding people

At least half the games 1st grade games will be played this weekend

[Texas Ranger]

Agree. With many parts of the state underwater, bit rough.
Also feel like the “protect the fields” argument is one that can only really be used for the first 2/3rds of the season at best. (Unless you’re hosting a GF) or home semi.
If both teams agree, postpone.
If teams disagree, NNSW should decide, cause like that’s their role right? To govern the competition.
Somewhat irrelevant what other parts of the state are underwater, most of the NPL fields have decent drainage and probably have no surface water on them already. Should be fine by Saturday, but understand precautions if some clubs postpone lower grades to protect fields. Long walk in Newy today across several parks (not football fields) and didn't get any wet feet, although Islington pitch had surface water.

[ForeverRed]

Why are all three games today on at the same time or similar, crazy, don’t clubs want to attract crowds,

[Hurricane]

Magic with a last minute equaliser to draw 2 - 2 with Lakes.
Maitland 1 . 0 over Edgeworth

[magician]

Long year for the Rosebuds

[mge61]

Magic with a last minute equaliser to draw 2 - 2 with Lakes.
Maitland 1 . 0 over Edgeworth
All credit to Maitland but after the first 15 minutes Edgie were very ordinary. Kudos to the home club with the pitch in great order.

[Hurricane]

All credit to Maitland but after the first 15 minutes Edgie were very ordinary. Kudos to the home club with the pitch in great order.
And the reason Edgy were very poor ?
Because Maitland were very good!!

[ForeverRed]

And the reason Edgy were very poor ?
Because Maitland were very good!!
Correct

[hamburgler]

Not a great start by Weston, didn’t expect that score

[ForeverRed]

Not a great start by Weston, didn’t expect that score
7.1 is better then 19 nil which occurred in an NPL youth game yesterday

[Hurricane]

3 shock results in the opening round.
Biggest shock Lake Macquarie pushing Magic to the limits to secure a 2 - 2 draw.
Second shock Weston conceding 7 goals against Jaffas. While the result wasn't a shock , the score line definitely was
Third shock Maitland beating Edgeworth away from home.
Some interesting second round matches next week.
Magic playing Olympic
Edgy playing Jaffas
Lakes playing Maitland.
Could Bridges begin his Npl coaching career with an 0 and 2 start ?

[Hurricane]

Was anyone at the Derby match at Magic park .
Magic were the better team, but I thought both were poor and a fair bit behind Lambton and Edgeworth.
Why does Zane persist to.leave his better players on the bench.
Tonight it was Sam Walker Keanu Moore and Josie Attadaye

[mge61]

Was anyone at the Derby match at Magic park .
Magic were the better team, but I thought both were poor and a fair bit behind Lambton and Edgeworth.
Why does Zane persist to.leave his better players on the bench.
Tonight it was Sam Walker Keanu Moore and Josie Attadaye
He has always rotated his squad - probably those three will start next week and others will be on the bench.

[JustHearThings]

Yeah was at the game, wasent the best as you said but thought the atmosphere was fantastic overall, games like this always draw a crowd.

Just a side note from a neutral view, magic Ball boys went MIA later in the 2nd half when magic went up 2-1. I thought yeah late night they may have gone home as most weren't over the age of 8-11. But looked over at the magic bench to see all the ballboys siting over there, not sure if this was poor sportsmanship or just a coincidence all 8 or so ball boys were next to the bench late in the half....

[The Magician]

Don't blame it on the 40 year old player coaches, don't blame it on "not spending any money this year" .... blame it on the ball boys

[JustHearThings]

Don't blame it on the 40 year old player coaches, don't blame it on "not spending any money this year" .... blame it on the ball boys

As I said just from a neutral view, not blaming a loss on anyone. Magic were the much better team for alot of the game

[Goatscheese]

Yeah was at the game, wasent the best as you said but thought the atmosphere was fantastic overall, games like this always draw a crowd.

Just a side note from a neutral view, magic Ball boys went MIA later in the 2nd half when magic went up 2-1. I thought yeah late night they may have gone home as most weren't over the age of 8-11. But looked over at the magic bench to see all the ballboys siting over there, not sure if this was poor sportsmanship or just a coincidence all 8 or so ball boys were next to the bench late in the half....

I would say they were doing exactly what they had been trained to do.

[Jim]

Jaffas insipid, spineless and lacking any imagination what so ever. Edgy came for a physical match and got nothing in return and had better combinations on and off the ball.

2-0 Edgy easy

[magician]

Jaffas insipid, spineless and lacking any imagination what so ever. Edgy came for a physical match and got nothing in return and had better combinations on and off the ball.

2-0 Edgy easy

Arguably the best number 10 in the comp, playing left wingback. So wasted

[ForeverRed]

Jaffas insipid, spineless and lacking any imagination what so ever. Edgy came for a physical match and got nothing in return and had better combinations on and off the ball.

2-0 Edgy easy
Both teams need to improve, if that’s the best NPL has to offer then the leagues in trouble

[Zico]

Both teams need to improve, if that’s the best NPL has to offer then the leagues in trouble
Magic are the benchmark.

[sapdad]

Thought Edgy were well organised and looked comfortable.The number 6 was outstanding in the middle.Jaffas had no punch think they only had one decent shot on target for the first 70mins (and it was a fair save).Edgy 2nd goal was really well worked.Jaffas had a good chance pulled back for offside early on which looked pretty debateable.Good way to spend a friday.

[Hurricane]

Magic are the benchmark.

They weren't last weekend and beat a poor Olympic last night.
Let's wait until they play the other top teams in Edgy and Jaffas

[Captain_Carl]

Here is a list of the average player age for each of the 2021 NPL first grade squads:

Adamstown 22.1
Broadmeadow 25.4
Charlestown 25.2
Edgeworth 25.0
Lake Macquarie 27.7
Lambton 26.2
Maitland 24.1
Newcastle 25.9
Valentine 24.1
Weston 24.4

[mge61]

Long season ahead for the Buds fairly ineffective today against Azzurri who I imagine might be thinking a few goals went begging today. Clearly the better team on the day.

[rod]

Here is a list of the average player age for each of the 2021 NPL first grade squads:

Adamstown 22.1
Broadmeadow 25.4
Charlestown 25.2
Edgeworth 25.0
Lake Macquarie 27.7
Lambton 26.2
Maitland 24.1
Newcastle 25.9
Valentine 24.1
Weston 24.4

Just don't feel right to be calling Olympic Newcastle

[magician]

Lakes 2 Maitland 3
Weston 1 valo 0

[Hurricane]

Lakes 2 Maitland 3
Weston 1 valo 0

Azzurri 2 Buds 0

[riverboy]

Just don't feel right to be calling Olympic Newcastle

They shouldn't be able to do it, times have changed. Why should they get to take the Newcastle name?, what would happen if every over team in the Newcastle council area requested to be called Newcastle?

Newcastle District cricket association recently knocked back Cardiff's request to be called Lake Macquarie for the same reason.

[ForeverRed]

Nothings sacred anymore, no tradition left, not sure they they did it but doesn’t make sense to me

[Hurricane]

Two rounds in and only 2 clubs with 100% win records.
Wouldn't have picked that

[ForeverRed]

A beautiful Easter Sunday and no football, imagine the crowd on a stand alone fixture, crazy

[Bremsstrahlung]

A beautiful Easter Sunday and no football, imagine the crowd on a stand alone fixture, crazy

An afternoon and an evening fixture from Good Friday through to Easter Monday. Or at least 3 of the 4 days.
Few puzzling decisions so far, is this the draw clubs wanted though?

[Fairgo]

They shouldn't be able to do it, times have changed. Why should they get to take the Newcastle name?, what would happen if every over team in the Newcastle council area requested to be called Newcastle?

Newcastle District cricket association recently knocked back Cardiff's request to be called Lake Macquarie for the same reason.

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/6512129/nnsw-npl-olympic-go-back-to-the-future/ They went back to their original name.

[Zico]

An afternoon and an evening fixture from Good Friday through to Easter Monday. Or at least 3 of the 4 days.
Few puzzling decisions so far, is this the draw clubs wanted though?
You are forgetting that the players are not even semi pro and have young families.
Well done to the clubs and federation for scheduling the games early in Easter and therefore still allowing the players, coaches & volunteers to get away for a few days or at the very least a few days with their families.

[Goatscheese]

They shouldn't be able to do it, times have changed. Why should they get to take the Newcastle name?, what would happen if every over team in the Newcastle council area requested to be called Newcastle?

Firstly, what's stopping them?

Secondly, what was Olympic's reason for the name change?

[Goatscheese]

An afternoon and an evening fixture from Good Friday through to Easter Monday. Or at least 3 of the 4 days.
Few puzzling decisions so far, is this the draw clubs wanted though?

Yes it is what the clubs wanted, for youth parents want to go away, for seniors players, coaches and club officials want to be able to spend time with family.

In saying that we still had games this weekend so not sure what the problem is

[Onyatoes]

Azzurri 2 Buds 0 I enjoyed the sunshine watching this. Buds fielding a young team with an inexperienced Coach. Can't Blame them. Free hit. No relegation. A couple of decent lads there if they can keep them. Not much in rest of Youth apparently which is sad for a famous old club with a good facility. Azzurri look ok, but something is not right when Goodchild comes on and looks most likely. The NPL looks open and shut. Some close results but depth wins it. Edgey, Maitland and Magic plus Jaffa$ depending on who else they buy.

[Alton]

Arguably the best number 10 in the comp, playing left wingback. So wasted

????

[magician]

????

Ben Hay

[French Frogs]

After round 2 what would everyone be thinking regarding early predictions.

I think Lakes have proven a worthy opponent at this stage although granted only one point from six but given the opponents they have faced it would appear they will be a tougher beast than 2020.

[immersion]

After round 2 what would everyone be thinking regarding early predictions.

I think Lakes have proven a worthy opponent at this stage although granted only one point from six but given the opponents they have faced it would appear they will be a tougher beast than 2020.

To early to tell. results and performances have been a mixed bag for me. Another week or 2 should start to paint a picture of where clubs are at.

[Alton]

To early to tell. results and performances have been a mixed bag for me. Another week or 2 should start to paint a picture of where clubs are at.

Ohh come on the bottom four is so obvious,you don't need another week or 2

[immersion]

Ohh come on the bottom four is so obvious,you don't need another week or 2

There is no nice way of saying this. But is anyone all that interested in the bottom 4? To me it is the top half that is way more interesting.

[Bremsstrahlung]

There is no nice way of saying this. But is anyone all that interested in the bottom 4? To me it is the top half that is way more interesting.

Not when there’s no relegation.

[Texas Ranger]

Ohh come on the bottom four is so obvious,you don't need another week or 2
I think 3 stand out for contenders for wooden spoon. Can't see a 4th team as a clear one to finish in bottom 4.

[Hurricane]

I think 3 stand out for contenders for wooden spoon. Can't see a 4th team as a clear one to finish in bottom 4.

Adamstown Valentine and Weston seem well off the pace.
Lakes have performed well but have a torrid first 3 games in Magic Maitland and Edgeworth.
These will be the bottom 4.
Azzurri Olympic and Maitland will fight out 4th and 5th spots. But none of these 3 have the depth or quality of the top 3.
Magic Edgeworth and Jaffas

[Texas Ranger]

Adamstown Valentine and Weston seem well off the pace.
Lakes have performed well but have a torrid first 3 games in Magic Maitland and Edgeworth.
These will be the bottom 4.
Azzurri Olympic and Maitland will fight out 4th and 5th spots. But none of these 3 have the depth or quality of the top 3.
Magic Edgeworth and Jaffas
I agree the bottom 3 seem most likely. I wouldn't right off Lakes regardless of whether they played top 3 first or last. But on form, Maitland in top 3 ahead of Jaffas.

[immersion]

Not when there’s no relegation.

Exactly why the bottom is not that important and not that interesting.

[GashArmy]

Why the hype about Jaffas? They beat a medicore Weston squad, who on that day would struggle to beat teams in the second division.

Jaffas had there pants pulled down by the magician and tactical genius of Bridgey.

They will not make the top 5 and coach will be out the door at seasons end

[Hurricane]

Why the hype about Jaffas? They beat a medicore Weston squad, who on that day would struggle to beat teams in the second division.

Jaffas had there pants pulled down by the magician and tactical genius of Bridgey.

They will not make the top 5 and coach will be out the door at seasons end

They didn't make the 5 last year and he is still there

[ForeverRed]

Why the hype about Jaffas? They beat a medicore Weston squad, who on that day would struggle to beat teams in the second division.

Jaffas had there pants pulled down by the magician and tactical genius of Bridgey.

They will not make the top 5 and coach will be out the door at seasons end
Not sure what game you watched, one of the worse games I’ve seen locally for a while, mr bridges tactical brilliance was nowhere to be seen against Maitland

[GashArmy]

Scoreline 2-0 was never in doubt and rather comfortable matched up jaffas perfectly and the apparent master coach JP had no answers?

Bridgey is GOD

[Eastwest]

Why the hype about Jaffas? They beat a medicore Weston squad, who on that day would struggle to beat teams in the second division.

Jaffas had there pants pulled down by the magician and tactical genius of Bridgey.

They will not make the top 5 and coach will be out the door at seasons end

There was no hype. You just made shyte up. Can say that Jaffas look old and bothered. They have too many who prance around thinking they deserve all the respect instead of putting in the hard yards for 90 minutes. Wonder if they can prove me wrong over the FULL season. Bridgey isnt much chop either. Magic have this comp won already. Hamo and Maitland will will be there abouts. Edgy will be close inspite of the holy Bridgey.

[French Frogs]

There was no hype. You just made shyte up. Can say that Jaffas look old and bothered. They have too many who prance around thinking they deserve all the respect instead of putting in the hard yards for 90 minutes. Wonder if they can prove me wrong over the FULL season. Bridgey isnt much chop either. Magic have this comp won already. Hamo and Maitland will will be there abouts. Edgy will be close inspite of the holy Bridgey.

I think top two will be closer than you suggest .

For me it will be either the Edgeworth Eagles or the Broadmeadow Magic for title but much closer than you expect.

Charlestown Azzurri will give an indication of their intentions this weekend with a home game versus the Broadmeadow Magic and I would not rule the Italian's out of a Semi-Final spot for successive years .

[Hurricane]

Tips
Broadmeadow 2 Azzurri 2
Maitland 3 Olympic 1
Weston 2 Adamstown 0
Edgeworth 4 Lakes 1
Jaffas 6 Valo 0

[Stanley]

Tips
Broadmeadow 2 Azzurri 2
Maitland 3 Olympic 1
Weston 2 Adamstown 0
Edgeworth 4 Lakes 1
Jaffas 6 Valo 0

Broadmeadow 3 - 1 Azzurri
Maitland 2 - 0 Olympic
Weston 2 - 0 Adamstown
Edgeworth 3 - 1 Lakes
Lambton 2 - 1 Valentine

[GashArmy]

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

[Blueboy]

The best thing about Maitland vs Olympic was the chicken burgers.
Olympic are ordinary, So I’m not to sure if I want to watch Adamstown.

[mge61]

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
Any card or goal scoring details for those who made the not so wise decision to go and watch the Jets 😡

[JustHearThings]

Not sure what game was worse to watch this weekend, Maitland vs Olympic or that jaffas vs valo game.

[magician]

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

Lol

[ForeverRed]

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
Going the early crow only makes you look like a fool, lakes do it in a canter

[GashArmy]

New coach and players coming to grips with it.


Bridgey will win the comp

[Hurricane]

Did anyone witness the fight in the carpark at Azzurri yesterday between the Magic and Azzurri player

[Jim]

Did anyone witness the fight in the carpark at Azzurri yesterday between the Magic and Azzurri player

Someone must have a vid. Phones come out quicker than the fisties.

Lambton had a better go v a solid Valentine who were unlucky not to get a point. 1-0 Jaffas.

[Johnno]

Did anyone witness the fight in the carpark at Azzurri yesterday between the Magic and Azzurri player

Moore and Lundy. Decent scrap.I’d say both players will be suspended.Bringing game into disrepute.

[Speedymetric]

Moore and Lundy. Decent scrap.I’d say both players will be suspended.Bringing game into disrepute.

Really?

Moore is hardly an imposing figure in my estimation but perhaps I have underestimated him.

[immersion]

New coach and players coming to grips with it.


Bridgey will win the comp

Got a bit tougher for Michael Bridges to win the comp.

[ForeverRed]

Moore and Lundy. Decent scrap.I’d say both players will be suspended.Bringing game into disrepute.
Pretty sure this extended from an attempted headbutt by Moore on Lundy when Lundy was sent off

[Blueboy]

Pretty sure this extended from an attempted headbutt by Moore on Lundy when Lundy was sent off

I hope Lundy flattened him

[Hurricane]

I hope Lundy flattened him

He certainly didn't

[prawnhead]

I hope Lundy flattened him

No damage done to either in the car park as it was blowing a westerly on Saturday - both lads couldn’t hold em up in a westerly, so no harm done.

[Hurricane]

Interesting article in the Herald today about NNSW investigating the fight between Lundy and Moore after the game.
Will they take it further and charge both players with bringing the game into disrepute ?
Not a good look for the local game

[Jim]

Herald on here fishing for anti sokkah propaganda

[JustHearThings]

Lundy getting 3-4 weeks for his red card. If northern follow through and charge him and Moore's after game antics could miss half the season from it.
Turns into abit of he say she say. But have been told one of the match officials saw it all in the carpark so that could make it interesting.

[Hurricane]

Lundy getting 3-4 weeks for his red card. If northern follow through and charge him and Moore's after game antics could miss half the season from it.
Turns into abit of he say she say. But have been told one of the match officials saw it all in the carpark so that could make it interesting.

Lundy received 2 weeks for his red card. Same as Wilson from Weston

[JustHearThings]

Oh really? I would have presumed it would have carried more as punch and elbow were thrown.

[Hurricane]

Valentine 2 Adamstown 1
Edgeworth 3 Olympic 1
Magic 4 Weston 0
Lambton 2 Lakes 2
Azzurri 1 Maitland 0

[Stanley]

Valentine 2 Adamstown 1
Edgeworth 3 Olympic 1
Magic 4 Weston 0
Lambton 2 Lakes 2
Azzurri 1 Maitland 0

Valentine 2-0 Adamstown
Edgeworth 3-1 Olympic
Magic 2-0 Weston
Lambton 3-1 Lakes
Azzurri 2-2 Maitland

[ForeverRed]

Oh really? I would have presumed it would have carried more as punch and elbow were thrown.
After the head butt from Moore I would have thrown a lot more, a dog act and he got away with it,

[Hurricane]

Still no action taken from Northern for the car park punch up

[JustHearThings]

It's northern, does that surprise you?

[magician]

Valentine 2-0 Adamstown
Edgeworth 3-1 Olympic
Magic 2-0 Weston
Lambton 3-1 Lakes
Azzurri 2-2 Maitland

Valentine 2-1
Edgy 3-1
Magic 2-0
Lambton lakes 1-1
Maitland 2-0

[GashArmy]

Valentine 2 Adamstown 1
Edgeworth 3 Olympic 1
Magic 4 Weston 0
Lambton 2 Lakes 2
Azzurri 1 Maitland 0

Valentine 1-1 Buds
Edgy 5-1 Hamilton
Magic 6- 1 Weston
Lambton 1-1 Lakes
Maitland 4-1 Azzurri

[Alton]

Valentine 1-1 Buds
Edgy 4-0 Hamilton
Magic 5- 0 Weston
Lambton 1-1 Lakes
Maitland 3-1 Azzurri

[monz6]

After the head butt from Moore I would have thrown a lot more, a dog act and he got away with it,

Further up you call it an attempted head butt and now it’s a head butt. Either way it is the most one eyed description of what happened, what a joke

[ForeverRed]

Further up you call it an attempted head butt and now it’s a head butt. Either way it is the most one eyed description of what happened, what a joke
Same same, still a grubby act , neutral supporter so no one eyed view, not sure what your problem is

[Hurricane]

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

1 win from 4 starts.
The canter is more like a walk so far

[mge61]

1 win from 4 starts.
The canter is more like a walk so far

Olympic keeper outstanding.

[JustHearThings]

Olympic keeper outstanding.

Couldn't agree more with this, could not be beaten.

went and watched (where else would you rather be then in the rain at edgy in a Saturday night). Have to say from a pure neutral perspective, it was quite poor on Edgeworth's behalf to not allow Olympic players to warm up on the field at half time but allow their own players too. I understand field was extremely wet but things like this should go both ways and not favour their own players.

[Hurricane]

Couldn't agree more with this, could not be beaten.

went and watched (where else would you rather be then in the rain at edgy in a Saturday night). Have to say from a pure neutral perspective, it was quite poor on Edgeworth's behalf to not allow Olympic players to warm up on the field at half time but allow their own players too. I understand field was extremely wet but things like this should go both ways and not favour their own players.

What would you expect from Edgeworth

[mge61]

Gee what’s the go with Valentine yesterday heavy defeats in all 3 grades yesterday against Adamstown.

[ForeverRed]

Scoreline 2-0 was never in doubt and rather comfortable matched up jaffas perfectly and the apparent master coach JP had no answers?

Bridgey is GOD
Maybe Bridgey isnt the god you were looking for

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Maybe Bridget isnt the god you were looking for

Yeh well Brockie certainly isn’t the striker they we’re looking for.