2021 HIT Northern League One

[GO AWAY]

Massive game Wednesday night
Singleton v West Wallsend
Winner gets the last semi final spot.
Well done to stags, finishing in top five in firsts and reserves. Great effort.
Too bad Toronto Awaba don’t get recognition by keyboard warriors, only when there are negatives.
Home semi final would be very handy.
Go the stags

[travellingman]

Massive game Wednesday night
Singleton v West Wallsend
Winner gets the last semi final spot.
Well done to stags, finishing in top five in firsts and reserves. Great effort.
Too bad Toronto Awaba don’t get recognition by keyboard warriors, only when there are negatives.
Home semi final would be very handy.
Go the stags

Great achievement by the Stags in their centenary year. Fingers crossed it continues in the years to come for this proud old club.

[Goatscheese]

How come the mighty 18s didn't make finals? A lot of talk and bluster about how they were the team to watch and going to finish strong.

[GO AWAY]

How come the mighty 18s didn't make finals? A lot of talk and bluster about how they were the team to watch and going to finish strong.

Case in point ^^

[GashArmy]

Great achievement by the Stags in their centenary year. Fingers crossed it continues in the years to come for this proud old club.

Shouldn’t be allowed in the comp when they can’t meet the criteria

[GO AWAY]

Shouldn’t be allowed in the comp when they can’t meet the criteria

And another 🤣

[jessepinkman]

And another 🤣

Telling the truth isn’t being a keyboard warrior

[Goatscheese]

Case in point ^^

I wouldn't have mentioned anything if people won't on here earlier in the season talking the 18s up and how great they were.

[GashArmy]

I wouldn't have mentioned anything if people won't on here earlier in the season talking the 18s up and how great they were.

As good as the super coach that coaches them! Just ask him

[Undertaker]

As good as the super coach that coaches them! Just ask him

The Coach had nothing to do with the downfall.

Anyone who coaches or plays in the U/18’s comp knows what happened to them.

They had 9/10 players on 5 occasions due to influenza, covid and injuries. Take those results out and it’s a much better side. They gave 6 points to westy due to lack of players, Kahibah a 6-2 win because of it. Lack of numbers against Belswans both times. Magically when they got players back they went toe to toe with New Lambton who walked the comp, also beat Kahibah who should have played finals, beat Thornton who are in finals football.

Blame the coach all you guys want but Gibbo had nothing to do with the results when he had no men. Also reserves taking players throughout the year and starting 18’s players (who made finals mind you). But I guess it’s all Gibbo’s fault aye? Go have a chat or reach out to him if you feel the need to come and talk shit about him on here. I’ll take what comes to me due to I thought they were gonna be so much better and get better results but numbers game hurt them this year and that stuff happens. Hopefully they bounce back next year

[GashArmy]

The Coach had nothing to do with the downfall.

Anyone who coaches or plays in the U/18’s comp knows what happened to them.

They had 9/10 players on 5 occasions due to influenza, covid and injuries. Take those results out and it’s a much better side. They gave 6 points to westy due to lack of players, Kahibah a 6-2 win because of it. Lack of numbers against Belswans both times. Magically when they got players back they went toe to toe with New Lambton who walked the comp, also beat Kahibah who should have played finals, beat Thornton who are in finals football.

Blame the coach all you guys want but Gibbo had nothing to do with the results when he had no men. Also reserves taking players throughout the year and starting 18’s players (who made finals mind you). But I guess it’s all Gibbo’s fault aye? Go have a chat or reach out to him if you feel the need to come and talk shit about him on here. I’ll take what comes to me due to I thought they were gonna be so much better and get better results but numbers game hurt them this year and that stuff happens. Hopefully they bounce back next year

Guess that’s the issue when you don’t meet the criteria of the completion and don’t have youth teams to help you out.

[Undertaker]

Guess that’s the issue when you don’t meet the criteria of the completion and don’t have youth teams to help you out.

They know that but if anyone on the outside was to look in to see what the club is doing to try and get the youth and to fill the teams you’d be shocked on how they haven’t been filled. That’s been the priority for the last couple of years and they have upped the efforts even more to get them next year. Fingers crossed the committee and the club can get the job done.

[jessepinkman]

The Coach had nothing to do with the downfall.

Anyone who coaches or plays in the U/18’s comp knows what happened to them.

They had 9/10 players on 5 occasions due to influenza, covid and injuries. Take those results out and it’s a much better side. They gave 6 points to westy due to lack of players, Kahibah a 6-2 win because of it. Lack of numbers against Belswans both times. Magically when they got players back they went toe to toe with New Lambton who walked the comp, also beat Kahibah who should have played finals, beat Thornton who are in finals football.

Blame the coach all you guys want but Gibbo had nothing to do with the results when he had no men. Also reserves taking players throughout the year and starting 18’s players (who made finals mind you). But I guess it’s all Gibbo’s fault aye? Go have a chat or reach out to him if you feel the need to come and talk shit about him on here. I’ll take what comes to me due to I thought they were gonna be so much better and get better results but numbers game hurt them this year and that stuff happens. Hopefully they bounce back next year

every other club in the 18s comp have 16s train and play regularly with them. The fact there is no available players when a handful are sick just cycles round to the last Toronto post - it's not a successful year for the club if you didnt fulfill the youth requirements.

Every club has player availability issues, especially in 18s and reserves. You talked a big game and it backfired. From now on, my advice would be to simply not talk smack if you don't meet the minimum requirement of the competition (or talk in the third person)

[Undertaker]

every other club in the 18s comp have 16s train and play regularly with them. The fact there is no available players when a handful are sick just cycles round to the last Toronto post - it's not a successful year for the club if you didnt fulfill the youth requirements.

Every club has player availability issues, especially in 18s and reserves. You talked a big game and it backfired. From now on, my advice would be to simply not talk smack if you don't meet the minimum requirement of the competition (or talk in the third person)

So your name is??? You seem very interested in the club for someone who was involved in the U/18’s LAST YEAR…

[Undertaker]

every other club in the 18s comp have 16s train and play regularly with them. The fact there is no available players when a handful are sick just cycles round to the last Toronto post - it's not a successful year for the club if you didnt fulfill the youth requirements.

Every club has player availability issues, especially in 18s and reserves. You talked a big game and it backfired. From now on, my advice would be to simply not talk smack if you don't meet the minimum requirement of the competition (or talk in the third person)


And my advice for you is to check your facts before you pipe up… Wallsend and Singleton don’t have U/16’s. But yep again Toronto’s the failure because you are salty the first grade and ressies made semis

[jessepinkman]

So your name is??? You seem very interested in the club for someone who was involved in the U/18’s LAST YEAR…


Some of us care about local football and especially youth development and don't like it when clubs beat their chest over their achievements whilst their ineptitude actively works against the betterment of the sport in the region.

The fact you ignored all of the points made and just resorted to 'whats ya name'...one day the stags may look introspectively as to whats going on I hope.

[jessepinkman]

And my advice for you is to check your facts before you pipe up… Wallsend and Singleton don’t have U/16’s. But yep again Toronto’s the failure because you are salty the first grade and ressies made semis

No, both of those clubs are a shambles as well and should join the stags in ZPL and just get it over with.

[Hotline]

Toronto have definitely improved this year, but realistically they came 5th in a 10 team comp, winning only 7 games out of 18. Not something I'd be getting too carried away with. Probably should only be a top 4 final series anyway. Based on form over the last month or so, I can see Singo dominating the game on the weekend.

Predictions
Belswans vs Kahibah (3-2 aet)
Singleton vs Toronto (4-1)

[Undertaker]

Toronto have definitely improved this year, but realistically they came 5th in a 10 team comp, winning only 7 games out of 18. Not something I'd be getting too carried away with. Probably should only be a top 4 final series anyway. Based on form over the last month or so, I can see Singo dominating the game on the weekend.

Predictions
Belswans vs Kahibah (3-2 aet)
Singleton vs Toronto (4-1)

Singo won 1 more game than them and Kahibah won 2 while Singo lost more times than Toronto in the season. 10 year final drought broken is an achievement whether you like it or not. If they go on to win the Grand Final everyone will whinge that they shouldn’t be eligible

[Hotline]

Singo won 1 more game than them and Kahibah won 2 while Singo lost more times than Toronto in the season. 10 year final drought broken is an achievement whether you like it or not. If they go on to win the Grand Final everyone will whinge that they shouldn’t be eligible

Fair enough perspective. If they get anywhere near the GF it will be a much bigger achievement than coming 5th. I suggest worrying about Singo and not even thinking about a GF given it is 3 weeks and 3 wins away for the stags.

[GashArmy]

Fair enough no perspective. If they get anywhere near the GF it will be a much bigger achievement than coming 5th. I suggest worrying about Singo and not even thinking about a GF given it is 3 weeks and 3 wins away for the stags.

Very true

We all know the coach is always carrying on a bit to early, just look back at the start of the season.

[terry]

they came 5th in a 10 team comp, winning only 7 games out of 18.

Is someone seriously proud of this? wow, standards are subzero

[Undertaker]

Very true

We all know the coach is always carrying on a bit to early, just look back at the start of the season.

Dunno what coach has carried on too early when I know for a fact all the Toronto coaches look back and laugh at what is said on here. But keep assuming things that aren’t true.

[BBscone]

Singo won 1 more game than them and Kahibah won 2 while Singo lost more times than Toronto in the season. 10 year final drought broken is an achievement whether you like it or not. If they go on to win the Grand Final everyone will whinge that they shouldn’t be eligibleC'mon ...excuses excuses. Toronto, Singleton, Wallsend all should be punted for not meeting criteria. The 18s being backfilled by 16s is a given at any decent Club and at last count on these threads NL Res are still 18s?. Thats development I think? Surrounded by NPL clubs. Toronto can do their best to talk it up, the broader Club has failed. A short lived stint in the finals should not gloss over the fact that ZPL is where they need to be unless they have full squads in all ages. Kudos to all Clubs who did. I have no past connections, no gripes, but I agree with jessepink.

[The Hacker]

C'mon ...excuses excuses. Toronto, Singleton, Wallsend all should be punted for not meeting criteria. The 18s being backfilled by 16s is a given at any decent Club and at last count on these threads NL Res are still 18s?. Thats development I think? Surrounded by NPL clubs. Toronto can do their best to talk it up, the broader Club has failed. A short lived stint in the finals should not gloss over the fact that ZPL is where they need to be unless they have full squads in all ages. Kudos to all Clubs who did. I have no past connections, no gripes, but I agree with jessepink.

They don’t want to come to ZPL they wouldn’t make the finals in that comp

[jessepinkman]

They donÂ’t want to come to ZPL they wouldnÂ’t make the finals in that comp

And thereÂ’s relegation, which means you canÂ’t have multiple horrible seasons and then crow about 1 good one because youÂ’ll be in a lower league before you know it

[Undertaker]

They donÂ’t want to come to ZPL they wouldnÂ’t make the finals in that comp

You have no idea of what you are talking about just like that “unbiased” BBscone who’s up
New lambtons ass so hard itÂ’s hitting Tom Davies in the G spot.

[The Hacker]

You have no idea of what you are talking about just like that “unbiased” BBscone who’s up
New lambtons ass so hard itÂ’s hitting Tom Davies in the G spot.

Who knocked the stags out of the FFA cup with a third grade keeper and half their reserve grade team. I’ll let you answer that for everyone. And from what division

In fact apart from New Lambton and Belswans ask all the teams who they got knocked out by. West Wallsend got beat by Swansea who have won 2 games all year. So yeah Toronto, Singo wouldn’t be celebrating finals football in ZPL

[Undertaker]

Who knocked the stags out of the FFA cup with a third grade keeper and half their reserve grade team. I’ll let you answer that for everyone. And from what division

In fact apart from New Lambton and Belswans ask all the teams who they got knocked out by. West Wallsend got beat by Swansea who have won 2 games all year. So yeah Toronto, Singo wouldn’t be celebrating finals football in ZPL

You scored a hammy goal and threw 11 men behind the ball for the rest of the game because your side can’t play football.

Stags we’re also missing 5/6 first graders that night.

Also beat Cardiff 5-2 with 4 players out in pre season. Stags and Singo would be playing finals football in ZPL.

[The Hacker]

You scored a hammy goal and threw 11 men behind the ball for the rest of the game because your side can’t play football.

Stags we’re also missing 5/6 first graders that night.

Also beat Cardiff 5-2 with 4 players out in pre season. Stags and Singo would be playing finals football in ZPL.

Please anyone that thinks the Stags and Singo would finish ahead of the Suns, Dudley, Warner’s Bay are having a lend

[Hunter403]

Great win for Kahibah over Belswans yesterday. Terrible pitch to play football on; Mick Stafford must be cursing the extra games that were played on their ground . Kahibah defended well and rode their luck. Entertaining game.

[Jardelsimage]

You scored a hammy goal and threw 11 men behind the ball for the rest of the game because your side can’t play football.

Stags we’re also missing 5/6 first graders that night.

Also beat Cardiff 5-2 with 4 players out in pre season. Stags and Singo would be playing finals football in ZPL.

we actually had 5 out that game also

[Two tone]

Anyone that thinks a one off game or pre season results determine whoÂ’s better than another team and how a team will preform in a competition over a full season are having a laugh.

Bing back promotion and relegation from Zl3 to NPL

Then and only then, we will know whoÂ’s the top dog.

[Hotline]

Don't stress zpl lads, we all know what your saying is true... other than old mate.

[GO AWAY]

Toronto have definitely improved this year, but realistically they came 5th in a 10 team comp, winning only 7 games out of 18. Not something I'd be getting too carried away with. Probably should only be a top 4 final series anyway. Based on form over the last month or so, I can see Singo dominating the game on the weekend.

Predictions
Belswans vs Kahibah (3-2 aet)
Singleton vs Toronto (4-1)

Great predictions Nostradamus …. Hope you went the multi

[GO AWAY]

C'mon ...excuses excuses. Toronto, Singleton, Wallsend all should be punted for not meeting criteria. The 18s being backfilled by 16s is a given at any decent Club and at last count on these threads NL Res are still 18s?. Thats development I think? Surrounded by NPL clubs. Toronto can do their best to talk it up, the broader Club has failed. A short lived stint in the finals should not gloss over the fact that ZPL is where they need to be unless they have full squads in all ages. Kudos to all Clubs who did. I have no past connections, no gripes, but I agree with jessepink.

Not as short lived as singletons …..

[Hotline]

Well done. I'm glad to see my predictions provided a bit of motivation for the lads. Sounds like it was a bit of a roller coaster of a game. Any post match afters with the singo boys? Go back to the royal for a boat race?

Belswans have now not scored in the last 3 games (approx a month). Prediction for this weekend. Toronto 3-0 in a canter. In the other semi, flip a coin, maybe a shootout.

[Goatscheese]

Please anyone that thinks the Stags and Singo would finish ahead of the Suns, Dudley, Warner’s Bay are having a lend

I guess we will find out next year with either Suns or Dudley coming up

[Lofty]

I guess we will find out next year with either Suns or Dudley coming up

Suns will not be going up.

[GO AWAY]

Well done. I'm glad to see my predictions provided a bit of motivation for the lads. Sounds like it was a bit of a roller coaster of a game. Any post match afters with the singo boys? Go back to the royal for a boat race?

Belswans have now not scored in the last 3 games (approx a month). Prediction for this weekend. Toronto 3-0 in a canter. In the other semi, flip a coin, maybe a shootout.

Actually the singo boys and supporters were very well behaved and respectful of the result. Some sledging etc but light hearted enough to laugh with each other. Stags fought hard as singo scored the equaliser the very last kick of the game, which of course got the supporters very noisy ( understandably ) , they refocused in ET to go to penalties and was great to see Drew Olsen save a pen to get us through. Good club man sticking by the club when Shayne Van as turned up and reaped his rewards yesterday.

[The Hacker]

Suns will not be going up.

No team would go up. Means they have to find an 18’s team and they have to cut 20 blokes who play 3rd grade and are often the fabric of the club. If NL1 went to 3 grades then it might be a different story

[Goatscheese]

No team would go up. Means they have to find an 18’s team and they have to cut 20 blokes who play 3rd grade and are often the fabric of the club. If NL1 went to 3 grades then it might be a different story

U18s are part of Youth from next year so just need 1sts and reserves

[Hunter403]

U18s are part of Youth from next year so just need 1sts and reserves

There was some discussion around this at NL1 and NNSW level. There was a proposal to allow ZL clubs to come up and only field the two grades, however, they could never aspire to NPL. Pretty sure the NL1 teams were not keen on this proposal and I can see why. I also reckon that ZL teams would be against it: higher fees, loss of third grade and no doubt new criteria being placed on them by NNSW (fields, finances etc).

Meeting tonight to discuss the proposed youth format for next year. It is well known that NNSW won't get their 24 clubs in all ages. I wonder what their plan for failure will be.

[Lofty]

No team would go up. Means they have to find an 18’s team and they have to cut 20 blokes who play 3rd grade and are often the fabric of the club. If NL1 went to 3 grades then it might be a different story

On top of that, if you live in town, why would you want to go from playing at Adamstown, Kotara, Cooks Hill, Dudley, Mayfield, etc. And instead go to Toronto, Thornton, Singo, West Wallsend, Cessnock..
We also are likely to lose either a trip to Swansea or Rathmines for Hamilton Olympic.
Very strong ZPL comp, not having to worry about the requirements that goes with NL1.

I feel like you either want to be apart of the NPL/NL1 set-up, or you don't. ZPL is definitely where we want to stay.

[Goatscheese]

Well I guess clubs will never be able to prove they can beat Singo and Toronto in a league.

[Parochial Supporter]

Heard today NNSWF have asked clubs from ZPL if they want to come up next year

just 1st and reserve grade

think any would be interested ?

[The Hacker]

Heard today NNSWF have asked clubs from ZPL if they want to come up next year

just 1st and reserve grade

think any would be interested ?

Probably not. It means they have to cut 20 blokes from the club

[Hotline]

Heard today NNSWF have asked clubs from ZPL if they want to come up next year

just 1st and reserve grade

think any would be interested ?

Based on various comments I can see possibly Mayfield and Warners Bay being keen. Most of the others clubs have either made it known they are not interested (eg Cardiff, Dudley) or wouldn't meet the criteria.

[Kicktheball]

Based on various comments I can see possibly Mayfield and Warners Bay being keen. Most of the others clubs have either made it known they are not interested (eg Cardiff, Dudley) or wouldn't meet the criteria.

Why go up when ZPL is better quality? And it really is, I have seen enough between the leagues

[The Hacker]

Why go up when ZPL is better quality? And it really is, I have seen enough between the leagues

Also when the longest trip is Rathimines otherwise all the rest are 15 min drive from each other at the longest

[The Postman]

Just open up Promotion/Relegation between NewFM and ZPL already. Will see how the cookie crumbles when there is actually something to play for.

Heard some rumblings that next year, NNSW are allowing the NewFM clubs to not have 1 Youth Team and still stay in the comp, but if they can’t fill 2 of their Youth Teams, they will be dropped.

But then that conflicts with them asking ZPL teams to come up and not have any Youth Teams.

So who knows, I feel like at this point NNSW have bigger issues to worry about then this little Comp.

EDIT - just read the post in the other thread, no mention of the Youth requirements though.

[Undertaker]

Just open up Promotion/Relegation between NewFM and ZPL already. Will see how the cookie crumbles when there is actually something to play for.

Heard some rumblings that next year, NNSW are allowing the NewFM clubs to not have 1 Youth Team and still stay in the comp, but if they can’t fill 2 of their Youth Teams, they will be dropped.

But then that conflicts with them asking ZPL teams to come up and not have any Youth Teams.

So who knows, I feel like at this point NNSW have bigger issues to worry about then this little Comp.

EDIT - just read the post in the other thread, no mention of the Youth requirements though.

Next year they are allowing any teams that can’t fill all sides to be in the comp, the following year if they can’t fill all youth teams they won’t have youth just snr teams

[Hunter403]

Next year they are allowing any teams that can’t fill all sides to be in the comp, the following year if they can’t fill all youth teams they won’t have youth just snr teams

So if you are a NL1 club that runs a full youth program, in 12 months you could well be competing with other NL1 clubs that don't and possibly promoted ZPL clubs that don't, and you won't get promoted to NPL.

Why would any club bother with youth on those terms? The work required to run a program, find qualified coaches, run a separate game day etc etc, not to mention the added expense, is just not worth it. And if you don't need youth, why run JDL.

If this is the case then this is just another example of the brilliant decisions brought to you by the fools at NNSW Football.

[Goatscheese]

Just open up Promotion/Relegation between NewFM and ZPL already. Will see how the cookie crumbles when there is actually something to play for.

Heard some rumblings that next year, NNSW are allowing the NewFM clubs to not have 1 Youth Team and still stay in the comp, but if they can’t fill 2 of their Youth Teams, they will be dropped.

But then that conflicts with them asking ZPL teams to come up and not have any Youth Teams.

So who knows, I feel like at this point NNSW have bigger issues to worry about then this little Comp.

EDIT - just read the post in the other thread, no mention of the Youth requirements though.

The rule is that NL1 clubs don't need to have Youth teams to still participate in NL1. They do for NPL otherwise they will be dropped from NPL to NL1

[Goatscheese]

So if you are a NL1 club that runs a full youth program, in 12 months you could well be competing with other NL1 clubs that don't and possibly promoted ZPL clubs that don't, and you won't get promoted to NPL.

Why would any club bother with youth on those terms? The work required to run a program, find qualified coaches, run a separate game day etc etc, not to mention the added expense, is just not worth it. And if you don't need youth, why run JDL.

If this is the case then this is just another example of the brilliant decisions brought to you by the fools at NNSW Football.

I know some NL1 teams favour their youth more than the seniors, and since these NL1 teams could see their youth promoted to NPL from next year, why wouldn't they want to run it?

[Hunter403]

I know some NL1 teams favour their youth more than the seniors, and since these NL1 teams could see their youth promoted to NPL from next year, why wouldn't they want to run it?

What NL1 team favors their youth over their seniors? I find that very hard to believe. Certainly not the ones that can't field a full compliment of youth teams. Certainly not Belswans or Kahibah. That leaves Westy, Cessnock, Southy and Thornton. Highly unlikely in each case.

Why run youth when you can place your teams in the community comp at far less cost and, if they all go, at a similar level. Why stay in a comp of half a dozen clubs (or less) because that is where it is going if Singo, Toronto etc can't raise teams and ZPL teams aren't required to.

[Goatscheese]

What NL1 team favors their youth over their seniors? I find that very hard to believe. Certainly not the ones that can't field a full compliment of youth teams. Certainly not Belswans or Kahibah. That leaves Westy, Cessnock, Southy and Thornton. Highly unlikely in each case.

Why run youth when you can place your teams in the community comp at far less cost and, if they all go, at a similar level. Why stay in a comp of half a dozen clubs (or less) because that is where it is going if Singo, Toronto etc can't raise teams and ZPL teams aren't required to.

You may find it hard to believe because the club you're not involved in don't, doesn't mean others don't. Kahibah might prefer to tell their kids to go in community all that means is better kids to spread around the rest of the competition.

[Villians]

If you're an NL1 club, why would you stay? NNSW don't care about you and your chances of going to NPL are now zilch. Strengthen the zones, and let NNSW have their toy (NPL/WNPL) and you guys won't have to subsidise it.

[Hunter403]

You may find it hard to believe because the club you're not involved in don't, doesn't mean others don't. Kahibah might prefer to tell their kids to go in community all that means is better kids to spread around the rest of the competition.

So which clubs do favour the youth over the seniors?

[Undertaker]

Belswans vs Stags washed out have to go play Tuesday or Wednesday.

No back up plan for semi finals football? Who’s on Speers point today? JDL? Northern should just come out publicly and say they don’t give a **** about NL1 now and are only using it for fees to feed their pockets!

[Alton]

Belswans vs Stags washed out have to go play Tuesday or Wednesday.

No back up plan for semi finals football? Who’s on Speers point today? JDL? Northern should just come out publicly and say they don’t give a **** about NL1 now and are only using it for fees to feed their pockets!

Correct

[jim wallis]

1. Who’s on Speers point today? JDL?
2. Northern should just come out publicly and say they don’t give a **** about NL1 now and are only using it for fees to feed their pockets!

1. Not you bozos

2. Correct. Northern couldn't GAS about most comps and think of their pocket before what's best for footy in this area.

[Goatscheese]

Belswans vs Stags washed out have to go play Tuesday or Wednesday.

No back up plan for semi finals football? Who’s on Speers point today? JDL? Northern should just come out publicly and say they don’t give a **** about NL1 now and are only using it for fees to feed their pockets!

They are going to kick off other comps? They didn't even do it for NPL teams so guess they don't care about their top grade either.

Of course BelSwans actually requested that they still host their games (after all don't want to lose out on the money it brings).

[GO AWAY]

Hypothetically …. What GF would create the most interest

NL V Kahibah
NL V Belswans
NL V Toronto Awaba
Kahibah v Belswans
Kahibah v Toronto Awaba

I like number 5 ��

[Undertaker]

They are going to kick off other comps? They didn't even do it for NPL teams so guess they don't care about their top grade either.

Of course BelSwans actually requested that they still host their games (after all don't want to lose out on the money it brings).

Would hardly call a 2 game gala day for JDL teams a comp.
And fair enough Belswans get to host it but what if the grounds still shit tomorrow? I bet there’s no back up plan for if it pisses down rain tomorrow

[Lord Elland]

Hearing that could be some significant change at New Lambton next year both player and coaching staff wise

[Hotline]

Hearing that could be some significant change at New Lambton next year both player and coaching staff wise

Based on what I've heard from some of the current players, it is more likely the opposite. Certainly they don't have plans to bring in as much new blood as cookers did.

[matjpacker]

Hearing that could be some significant change at New Lambton next year both player and coaching staff wise

Nope, no significant changes are planned.

[The Magician]

Based on what I've heard from some of the current players, it is more likely the opposite. Certainly they don't have plans to bring in as much new blood as cookers did.

Yes... well that's what cookers thought too, until the first transfer window opened during the season and they signed 6 players because they were way out of their depth.

[BBscone]

Belswans ended Stags season tonight 1-0. NL walloped Kahibah 6-0. I am thinking NL are 3 or 4 away from being competitive in NPL if they think they are retaining most. Competitive 7/8? Word around is they have targeted an ex Jet as a marquee as a connection to their Board. Coach stays. CZ next to him. Some Jets Youth and their better Youth. Not a bad start. Hopefully Northern sort out their Zone mutiny and get on with fixing the second tier. It needs immediate attention.

[Hotline]

Yes... well that's what cookers thought too, until the first transfer window opened during the season and they signed 6 players because they were way out of their depth.

While a valid point, tanch had already started the clean out the year before.

[Goatscheese]

NL walloped Kahibah 6-0.

Couple silly red cards for NL after the game be interesting to see if that will help BelSwans

[The Hacker]

Couple silly red cards for NL after the game be interesting to see if that will help BelSwans

After a 6-0 win. How does that happen. You can’t be blowing up at the ref

[Hotline]

After a 6-0 win. How does that happen. You can’t be blowing up at the ref

There were red cards for both a NL and Kahibah after a scuffle with about 10 to go. It looked like handbags really and I think both players had only just come on. There was nothing after the game as far as I saw.

[GO AWAY]

After a 6-0 win. How does that happen. You canÂ’t be blowing up at the ref

Good thinking considering now they will miss the Grand Final

[Hotline]

Did you watch the Belswans Toronto game GA?

[GO AWAY]

Did you watch the Belswans Toronto game GA?

Absolutely good tight game

[Hunter403]

3 good finals yesterday at Kahibah
18s. Close game. Although the score was 3 - 0 to Belswans, all that separated the two were 2 set pieces and a third when Westy chased the game. Belswans won't challenge New Lambton next week if they play like that.
Ressies. Good win to Kahibah marred by some pretty weak officiating. Kahibah v Belswans next week will be close.
Firsts. Fast paced game with no team given the chance to "play". Very tight in the middle of the park. Belswans hit the post twice and finally got their goal from what looked a pretty clear off side. Belswans v New Lambton next weekend should be a close run thing.

Congrats to Belswans for making the GF in all three grades.

[matjpacker]

3 good finals yesterday at Kahibah

Congrats to Belswans for making the GF in all three grades.

That's a brilliant result for the club, no matter the outcome of next weekend. All of their Youth teams look like they will be playing finals too.

[The Hacker]

3 good finals yesterday at Kahibah
18s. Close game. Although the score was 3 - 0 to Belswans, all that separated the two were 2 set pieces and a third when Westy chased the game. Belswans won't challenge New Lambton next week if they play like that.
Ressies. Good win to Kahibah marred by some pretty weak officiating. Kahibah v Belswans next week will be close.
Firsts. Fast paced game with no team given the chance to "play". Very tight in the middle of the park. Belswans hit the post twice and finally got their goal from what looked a pretty clear off side. Belswans v New Lambton next weekend should be a close run thing.

Congrats to Belswans for making the GF in all three grades.

It was an old fashion semi final with both teams very tense and looked more worried about not conceding more than trying to score

[BBscone]

NL1 Report Card
New Lambton A
Prob Club Championship. Promotion deserved.
Belswans B+
3 Seniors teams in GF and finals in all Youth. The dominant Club if they elect to stay.
Kahibah B
Senior success in 1st and Res, Youth always competitive.
Toronto F
Didn't field all teams. Building a competitive 1st grade is not a ticket to sustainability. Hopefully this famous Club steps up.
Singleton F
Didn't field all teams.
ZPL a realistic better home based on their lack of intent to build Youth teams. Usually using the excuse of location which is probably fair.
Westy
C-. Always promise much but poor overall. 18s an exception so maybe a base to build on? Huge demographic. They should be a powerhouse in a few years.
Thornton C-
Promised much more. Injuries didn't help. Youth teams have a go at least. Coach leaving to go to NPL Res?
South Cardiff D
They always promote Youth and now they have a young Coach who will continue. With some smart recruitment they might just challenge Belswans in 2023.
Cessnock D-
Unsure where they go from here
Wallsend F
Didn't field all teams.
Famous club, some positive results in 1st grade at the end, and Ressies made finals. Maybe get any NL players who miss the NPL boat, move back to Wallsend Park and start again.

[matjpacker]

NL1 Report Card


You missed the competition itself, or the admins of it, what mark would you give them?

[Undertaker]

NL1 Report Card
New Lambton A
Prob Club Championship. Promotion deserved.
Belswans B+
3 Seniors teams in GF and finals in all Youth. The dominant Club if they elect to stay.
Kahibah B
Senior success in 1st and Res, Youth always competitive.
Toronto F
Didn't field all teams. Building a competitive 1st grade is not a ticket to sustainability. Hopefully this famous Club steps up.
Singleton F
Didn't field all teams.
ZPL a realistic better home based on their lack of intent to build Youth teams. Usually using the excuse of location which is probably fair.
Westy
C-. Always promise much but poor overall. 18s an exception so maybe a base to build on? Huge demographic. They should be a powerhouse in a few years.
Thornton C-
Promised much more. Injuries didn't help. Youth teams have a go at least. Coach leaving to go to NPL Res?
South Cardiff D
They always promote Youth and now they have a young Coach who will continue. With some smart recruitment they might just challenge Belswans in 2023.
Cessnock D-
Unsure where they go from here
Wallsend F
Didn't field all teams.
Famous club, some positive results in 1st grade at the end, and Ressies made finals. Maybe get any NL players who miss the NPL boat, move back to Wallsend Park and start again.


You sir are a ****ing idiot.

[travellingman]

You sir are a ****ing idiot.

Ooh, you are upset at Toronto getting an F
I thought it was a fair comment, decoupling the youth may help the clubs cause.

[BBscone]

Ooh, you are upset at Toronto getting an F
I thought it was a fair comment, decoupling the youth may help the clubs cause.Not sure what else a Premier Club should get when they don't meet criteria. Maybe it will be different next year? Unlikely.

[Undertaker]

Not sure what else a Premier Club should get when they don't meet criteria. Maybe it will be different next year? Unlikely.

Kahibah and New Lambton don’t meet the ground criteria this year but you don’t mention that do you?

Kahibah having to shorten their pitch and New Lambton forcing spectators to watch from a bowling green… But continue with the A’s lads and just point out the small clubs faults. But keep sucking the big clubs off like there’s no tomorrow.

You’re that far up New Lambtons ass it’s not funny probably gave their WPL an A even though their F/A was more than -200.

[Undertaker]

Ooh, you are upset at Toronto getting an F
I thought it was a fair comment, decoupling the youth may help the clubs cause.

He gave Belswans a B+?

Only club to have all teams in grand finals, all youth sides in finals, their 18’s were the only team to beat NL, reserve grade went undefeated, and had about 2 washouts all season.

That’s an A+ especially if they win 2/3 Grand Finals.

Gave a B to Kahibah when their ressies ran 5th and have had a lucky run to make the big dance.

With only 2 youth teams in finals… Dunno how the hell that’s a successful season. Matty will be honest and say it’s not the year they wanted falling short.

[W8 WATCHER]

Kahibah and New Lambton don’t meet the ground criteria this year but you don’t mention that do you?

Kahibah having to shorten their pitch and New Lambton forcing spectators to watch from a bowling green… But continue with the A’s lads and just point out the small clubs faults. But keep sucking the big clubs off like there’s no tomorrow.

You’re that far up New Lambton s ass it’s not funny probably gave their WPL an A even though their F/A was more than -200.

back on day release.

seems like a serious nerve hit with UT.
i give Toronto a A+ for creativity, there oldboys piss up theme, from 1890's to 2021 was outstanding

Back to fields, is Kahibah ground even compliant? it looks like a JDL sized field, for adults?

[W8 WATCHER]

Hypothetically …. What GF would create the most interest

NL V Kahibah
NL V Belswans
NL V Toronto Awaba
Kahibah v Belswans
Kahibah v Toronto Awaba

I like number 5 ��

i like #2
by far the best 2 teams in comp, should be a good game to watch

[jessepinkman]

He gave Belswans a B+?

Only club to have all teams in grand finals, all youth sides in finals, their 18’s were the only team to beat NL, reserve grade went undefeated, and had about 2 washouts all season.

That’s an A+ especially if they win 2/3 Grand Finals.

Gave a B to Kahibah when their ressies ran 5th and have had a lucky run to make the big dance.

With only 2 youth teams in finals… Dunno how the hell that’s a successful season. Matty will be honest and say it’s not the year they wanted falling short.

give us your rankings UT

[Oldy]

These twats worrying about grounds when some clubs are too fkd up to put teams into comps causing every other player to miss out.
Stags are a disgrace, back to ZL3 for you amateurs.

[jessepinkman]

These twats worrying about grounds when some clubs are too fkd up to put teams into comps causing every other player to miss out.
Stags are a disgrace, back to ZL3 for you amateurs.

they can't see it that way. They don't realise that if they listened to the criticisms and acted on them, they would have a better club as a result - which would make this dying competition a more legit one.

[Undertaker]

give us your rankings UT

LetÂ’s have a look at overall criteria for rankings

Toronto D+ Good to see the ressies and First grade make finals. 18Â’s was a failure, one youth team as mentioned (yes the club knows itÂ’s poor and are doing everything to fix it) grounds are good enough for the league.

New Lambton
A- Facilities are the 2nd worst in the comp. ressies was a failure for their standards not making the grand final and finishing 2nd only due to F/A.

Belswans A+ Best ground in the comp, undefeated in ressies, all snr teams in Grand Final, all youth teams in finals.
As mentioned before if they win 2 out of the 3 grand finals that will be a very successful year for Staffs final year.

Thornton D+ Missed out on finals for firsts and ressies, 18Â’s did a good job holding up that ship. Only 1 youth team can make finals. The ground is for Cricket not Football.

Wallsend F One team across the board making finals, couldnÂ’t field all youth teams, ground is terrible bringing it in on the far sides and you might as well have candles for their lights.

Singo D- The grounds a cow paddock with shit lights and containers as sheds and toilets. Only thing stopping them from getting an F is having 2 snr teams make finals.

Cessnock F great ground, but the on field performances shine through that. No teams in Finals, 18Â’s were winless only competitive team Is the 15Â’s. They might field all teams but is there a point when they canÂ’t do anything?

Southy D Youth is the only thing stopping it from being an F

Kahibah C+ First grade and ressies good, Ground is a JDL ground, 2/4 teams in finals. Moncrieff is a harsh critic heÂ’ll have them back to the top in every grade.

Westy C- he got this correct
Great ground shit drainage
Youth 2/4 teams in finals
Ressies were a ZL3 side
First grade no finals and 18Â’s holding up the snrs.

[matmoncrieff]

He gave Belswans a B+?

Only club to have all teams in grand finals, all youth sides in finals, their 18Â’s were the only team to beat NL, reserve grade went undefeated, and had about 2 washouts all season.

ThatÂ’s an A+ especially if they win 2/3 Grand Finals.

Gave a B to Kahibah when their ressies ran 5th and have had a lucky run to make the big dance.

With only 2 youth teams in finalsÂ… Dunno how the hell thatÂ’s a successful season. Matty will be honest and say itÂ’s not the year they wanted falling short.

No-one wants to miss out on a Grand Final i'll give you that but after the season we had last year I wouldn't say we have fallen short anywhere. 3 of our 4 youth teams should be in finals, reserves got beat 9-0 in their 1st game of the season and are now in the Grand Final, our reserve grade side in the main is a glorified U19/20 side made up mainly of young men that have played youth grades at the club they took awhile to get going but the definetly have improved out of site since the 1st game disaster. . Like the majority it has been a very crappy very long season across the board and we have struggled in many areas just as I am sure other clubs have. Serious injuries, holidays, no grounds to train on, endless midweek games it has just been a nightmare season. I had high hopes for our 18's who fell 1 place short of the finals other than that it has been a reasonable season for the club 5 of the 7 teams should make finals and one is already in a GF. The 15's have been short players the whole season but have tried there guts out all year, I haven't even heard a whinge out of them and they have had some very tough days.

The big thing across the club is that I can say all our teams are playing their best football at the end of the season and we have seen significant improvement. We lose quality kids every season to NPL and we will again this year its just the environment we are in. So is positions on the table the most important when determining whether a club 'has fallen short'. I'm not sure about that. With the cards we were dealt this season, I am pretty dam proud of how all our teams have carried themselves and performed. Definitely have a few areas to improve on and with De-coupling coming in some of our philosophy's have to change to remain competitive across the board. We have many good people at the club and have already added some new good people for next season that on top of our new facility becoming available sometime next season its all looking positive. When NNSW finally makes up their mind as to when the next club will get the opportunity to be promoted into NPL then we will put a plan in place to be ready, but having said that I am not a fan of 'paper promotion' and I'm absolutely not a fan of being in that top division with no relegation so we will just have to bide our time and see what is on the table from NNSW mid next season. Unfortunately, it is my belief we will have to be patient and see a few seasons of relegation before another team gets promoted to NPL but that's just my opinion. Our club still has the desire and energy to become an NPL club but we have had to be patient to when we obtained a facility that would meet the criteria after getting knocked back so many times. That is all a proper reality now.

We also had our HUB (U5,6,7) football teams grow from 12 teams to 20 teams and play 20 games this season, and our community teams made 7 Grand Finals and I think won 5 of them.

So if you want me to be honest it has been a remarkable year on and definitely off the park for the club and we haven't fallen short. B is a fair mark. And explain Ressies lucky run to the GF they have been dominant all 3 games and i don't think have conceded a goal, they have earned their spot in the GF.

[Goatscheese]

No-one wants to miss out on a Grand Final i'll give you that but after the season we had last year I wouldn't say we have fallen short anywhere. 3 of our 4 youth teams should be in finals, reserves got beat 9-0 in their 1st game of the season and are now in the Grand Final, our reserve grade side in the main is a glorified U19/20 side made up mainly of young men that have played youth grades at the club they took awhile to get going but the definetly have improved out of site since the 1st game disaster. . Like the majority it has been a very crappy very long season across the board and we have struggled in many areas just as I am sure other clubs have. Serious injuries, holidays, no grounds to train on, endless midweek games it has just been a nightmare season. I had high hopes for our 18's who fell 1 place short of the finals other than that it has been a reasonable season for the club 5 of the 7 teams should make finals and one is already in a GF. The 15's have been short players the whole season but have tried there guts out all year, I haven't even heard a whinge out of them and they have had some very tough days.

The big thing across the club is that I can say all our teams are playing their best football at the end of the season and we have seen significant improvement. We lose quality kids every season to NPL and we will again this year its just the environment we are in. So is positions on the table the most important when determining whether a club 'has fallen short'. I'm not sure about that. With the cards we were dealt this season, I am pretty dam proud of how all our teams have carried themselves and performed. Definitely have a few areas to improve on and with De-coupling coming in some of our philosophy's have to change to remain competitive across the board. We have many good people at the club and have already added some new good people for next season that on top of our new facility becoming available sometime next season its all looking positive. When NNSW finally makes up their mind as to when the next club will get the opportunity to be promoted into NPL then we will put a plan in place to be ready, but having said that I am not a fan of 'paper promotion' and I'm absolutely not a fan of being in that top division with no relegation so we will just have to bide our time and see what is on the table from NNSW mid next season. Unfortunately, it is my belief we will have to be patient and see a few seasons of relegation before another team gets promoted to NPL but that's just my opinion. Our club still has the desire and energy to become an NPL club but we have had to be patient to when we obtained a facility that would meet the criteria after getting knocked back so many times. That is all a proper reality now.

We also had our HUB (U5,6,7) football teams grow from 12 teams to 20 teams and play 20 games this season, and our community teams made 7 Grand Finals and I think won 5 of them.

So if you want me to be honest it has been a remarkable year on and definitely off the park for the club and we haven't fallen short. B is a fair mark. And explain Ressies lucky run to the GF they have been dominant all 3 games and i don't think have conceded a goal, they have earned their spot in the GF.

Well said, half the people on here giving ratings don't have a clue.

[jessepinkman]

LetÂ’s have a look at overall criteria for rankings

Toronto D+ Good to see the ressies and First grade make finals. 18Â’s was a failure, one youth team as mentioned (yes the club knows itÂ’s poor and are doing everything to fix it) grounds are good enough for the league.

New Lambton
A- Facilities are the 2nd worst in the comp. ressies was a failure for their standards not making the grand final and finishing 2nd only due to F/A.

Belswans A+ Best ground in the comp, undefeated in ressies, all snr teams in Grand Final, all youth teams in finals.
As mentioned before if they win 2 out of the 3 grand finals that will be a very successful year for Staffs final year.

Thornton D+ Missed out on finals for firsts and ressies, 18Â’s did a good job holding up that ship. Only 1 youth team can make finals. The ground is for Cricket not Football.

Wallsend F One team across the board making finals, couldnÂ’t field all youth teams, ground is terrible bringing it in on the far sides and you might as well have candles for their lights.

Singo D- The grounds a cow paddock with shit lights and containers as sheds and toilets. Only thing stopping them from getting an F is having 2 snr teams make finals.

Cessnock F great ground, but the on field performances shine through that. No teams in Finals, 18Â’s were winless only competitive team Is the 15Â’s. They might field all teams but is there a point when they canÂ’t do anything?

Southy D Youth is the only thing stopping it from being an F

Kahibah C+ First grade and ressies good, Ground is a JDL ground, 2/4 teams in finals. Moncrieff is a harsh critic heÂ’ll have them back to the top in every grade.

Westy C- he got this correct
Great ground shit drainage
Youth 2/4 teams in finals
Ressies were a ZL3 side
First grade no finals and 18Â’s holding up the snrs.

but above, you said kahibah making the gf was a lucky run and made note of their 5th position in the league, does it mean winning in the post season is all about luck and the real results is the minor premiership, like everywhere else in the world?

Is that right?

[jessepinkman]

No-one wants to miss out on a Grand Final i'll give you that but after the season we had last year I wouldn't say we have fallen short anywhere. 3 of our 4 youth teams should be in finals, reserves got beat 9-0 in their 1st game of the season and are now in the Grand Final, our reserve grade side in the main is a glorified U19/20 side made up mainly of young men that have played youth grades at the club they took awhile to get going but the definetly have improved out of site since the 1st game disaster. . Like the majority it has been a very crappy very long season across the board and we have struggled in many areas just as I am sure other clubs have. Serious injuries, holidays, no grounds to train on, endless midweek games it has just been a nightmare season. I had high hopes for our 18's who fell 1 place short of the finals other than that it has been a reasonable season for the club 5 of the 7 teams should make finals and one is already in a GF. The 15's have been short players the whole season but have tried there guts out all year, I haven't even heard a whinge out of them and they have had some very tough days.

The big thing across the club is that I can say all our teams are playing their best football at the end of the season and we have seen significant improvement. We lose quality kids every season to NPL and we will again this year its just the environment we are in. So is positions on the table the most important when determining whether a club 'has fallen short'. I'm not sure about that. With the cards we were dealt this season, I am pretty dam proud of how all our teams have carried themselves and performed. Definitely have a few areas to improve on and with De-coupling coming in some of our philosophy's have to change to remain competitive across the board. We have many good people at the club and have already added some new good people for next season that on top of our new facility becoming available sometime next season its all looking positive. When NNSW finally makes up their mind as to when the next club will get the opportunity to be promoted into NPL then we will put a plan in place to be ready, but having said that I am not a fan of 'paper promotion' and I'm absolutely not a fan of being in that top division with no relegation so we will just have to bide our time and see what is on the table from NNSW mid next season. Unfortunately, it is my belief we will have to be patient and see a few seasons of relegation before another team gets promoted to NPL but that's just my opinion. Our club still has the desire and energy to become an NPL club but we have had to be patient to when we obtained a facility that would meet the criteria after getting knocked back so many times. That is all a proper reality now.

We also had our HUB (U5,6,7) football teams grow from 12 teams to 20 teams and play 20 games this season, and our community teams made 7 Grand Finals and I think won 5 of them.

So if you want me to be honest it has been a remarkable year on and definitely off the park for the club and we haven't fallen short. B is a fair mark. And explain Ressies lucky run to the GF they have been dominant all 3 games and i don't think have conceded a goal, they have earned their spot in the GF.

kahibah have had an excellent year and what an immense return to form for first grade. The graduation of last years 18s into ressies is the hallmark of what a club at this level should be - promoting their own youth and being sustainable in the process.

[matmoncrieff]

He gave Belswans a B+?

Only club to have all teams in grand finals, all youth sides in finals, their 18Â’s were the only team to beat NL, reserve grade went undefeated, and had about 2 washouts all season.

ThatÂ’s an A+ especially if they win 2/3 Grand Finals.

Gave a B to Kahibah when their ressies ran 5th and have had a lucky run to make the big dance.

With only 2 youth teams in finalsÂ… Dunno how the hell thatÂ’s a successful season. Matty will be honest and say itÂ’s not the year they wanted falling short.

No-one wants to miss out on a Grand Final i'll give you that but after the season we had last year I wouldn't say we have fallen short anywhere. 3 of our 4 youth teams should be in finals, reserves got beat 9-0 in their 1st game of the season and are now in the Grand Final, our reserve grade side in the main is a glorified U19/20 side made up mainly of young men that have played youth grades at the club they took awhile to get going but the definetly have improved out of site since the 1st game disaster. . Like the majority it has been a very crappy very long season across the board and we have struggled in many areas just as I am sure other clubs have. Serious injuries, holidays, no grounds to train on, endless midweek games it has just been a nightmare season. I had high hopes for our 18's who fell 1 place short of the finals other than that it has been a reasonable season for the club 5 of the 7 teams should make finals and one is already in a GF. The 15's have been short players the whole season but have tried there guts out all year, I haven't even heard a whinge out of them and they have had some very tough days.

The big thing across the club is that I can say all our teams are playing their best football at the end of the season and we have seen significant improvement. We lose quality kids every season to NPL and we will again this year its just the environment we are in. So is positions on the table the most important when determining whether a club 'has fallen short'. I'm not sure about that. With the cards we were dealt this season, I am pretty dam proud of how all our teams have carried themselves and performed. Definitely have a few areas to improve on and with De-coupling coming in some of our philosophy's have to change to remain competitive across the board. We have many good people at the club and have already added some new good people for next season that on top of our new facility becoming available sometime next season its all looking positive. When NNSW finally makes up their mind as to when the next club will get the opportunity to be promoted into NPL then we will put a plan in place to be ready, but having said that I am not a fan of 'paper promotion' and I'm absolutely not a fan of being in that top division with no relegation so we will just have to bide our time and see what is on the table from NNSW mid next season. Unfortunately, it is my belief we will have to be patient and see a few seasons of relegation before another team gets promoted to NPL but that's just my opinion. Our club still has the desire and energy to become an NPL club but we have had to be patient to when we obtained a facility that would meet the criteria after getting knocked back so many times. That is all a proper reality now.

We also had our HUB (U5,6,7) football teams grow from 12 teams to 20 teams and play 20 games this season, and our community teams made 7 Grand Finals and I think won 5 of them.

So if you want me to be honest it has been a remarkable year on and definitely off the park for the club and we haven't fallen short. B is a fair mark. And explain Ressies lucky run to the GF they have been dominant all 3 games and i don't think have conceded a goal, they have earned their spot in the GF.

[BBscone]

LetÂ’s have a look at overall criteria for rankings

Toronto D+ Good to see the ressies and First grade make finals. 18Â’s was a failure, one youth team as mentioned (yes the club knows itÂ’s poor and are doing everything to fix it) grounds are good enough for the league.

New Lambton
A- Facilities are the 2nd worst in the comp. ressies was a failure for their standards not making the grand final and finishing 2nd only due to F/A.

Belswans A+ Best ground in the comp, undefeated in ressies, all snr teams in Grand Final, all youth teams in finals.
As mentioned before if they win 2 out of the 3 grand finals that will be a very successful year for Staffs final year.

Thornton D+ Missed out on finals for firsts and ressies, 18Â’s did a good job holding up that ship. Only 1 youth team can make finals. The ground is for Cricket not Football.

Wallsend F One team across the board making finals, couldnÂ’t field all youth teams, ground is terrible bringing it in on the far sides and you might as well have candles for their lights.

Singo D- The grounds a cow paddock with shit lights and containers as sheds and toilets. Only thing stopping them from getting an F is having 2 snr teams make finals.

Cessnock F great ground, but the on field performances shine through that. No teams in Finals, 18Â’s were winless only competitive team Is the 15Â’s. They might field all teams but is there a point when they canÂ’t do anything?

Southy D Youth is the only thing stopping it from being an F

Kahibah C+ First grade and ressies good, Ground is a JDL ground, 2/4 teams in finals. Moncrieff is a harsh critic heÂ’ll have them back to the top in every grade.

Westy C- he got this correct
Great ground shit drainage
Youth 2/4 teams in finals
Ressies were a ZL3 side
First grade no finals and 18Â’s holding up the snrs.Wow, the ratings hit a few nerves with a few? I thought I was fair? . They were based on the regular season and for the uneducated, from what I can see, NL finished (1st to 13s) 1 2 1 2 1 1 1. That looks like a Club Championship again. I am told their Res are mostly 18s, their 18s 16s and so on down. Not a bad blueprint but they will need to improve our of sight in all ages in NPL. Early 1st team signing rumours sound interesting. Ground wise, Alder has been terrible, but I suppose they own the bowlo and when it's finished, it will be a boutique facility that fits criteria. I agree with Oldy, all of these idiots who keep spruiking grounds need to get the football sorted first. Matt M makes some excellent points, hopefully things turn for all in 23 and despite being up NLs arse, I will be supporting NL1 and think South Cardiff best placed to improve. If all Clubs manage to field all teams I hope Belswans are gentle. If Clubs cannot. ZPL awaits and that won't be guaranteed success.

[W8 WATCHER]

Wow, the ratings hit a few nerves with a few? I thought I was fair? . They were based on the regular season and for the uneducated, from what I can see, NL finished (1st to 13s) 1 2 1 2 1 1 1. That looks like a Club Championship again. I am told their Res are mostly 18s, their 18s 16s and so on down. Not a bad blueprint but they will need to improve our of sight in all ages in NPL. Early 1st team signing rumours sound interesting. Ground wise, Alder has been terrible, but I suppose they own the bowlo and when it's finished, it will be a boutique facility that fits criteria. I agree with Oldy, all of these idiots who keep spruiking grounds need to get the football sorted first. Matt M makes some excellent points, hopefully things turn for all in 23 and despite being up NLs arse, I will be supporting NL1 and think South Cardiff best placed to improve. If all Clubs manage to field all teams I hope Belswans are gentle. If Clubs cannot. ZPL awaits and that won't be guaranteed success.

any predictions for this weekends GF, in all 3 grades.

18's New Lambton 3-1
Reserves Belswans 4-1
1st's New Lambton 3-0

[terry]

The big thing across the club is that I can say all our teams are playing their best football at the end of the season and we have seen significant improvement. We lose quality kids every season to NPL and we will again this year its just the environment we are in.

wondering with the decoupling of youth, could you build a Div 1 youth squad that doesnt need to leave?

[GashArmy]

any predictions for this weekends GF, in all 3 grades.

18's New Lambton 3-1
Reserves Belswans 4-1
1st's New Lambton 3-0

18s 5-0 NL
Reserves 3-1 Belswans
First grade 5-0 NL

[Goatscheese]

wondering with the decoupling of youth, could you build a Div 1 youth squad that doesnt need to leave?

That should be the intention and will allow that. Players don't need to leave Kahibah and go play at Lakes, Adamstown, Cooks Hill, Valentine etc. They can stay and be playing those teams anyway, if the clubs has strong success then they can stay and play higher. Will they stay? Who knows but under the current model clubs and players don't get that opportunity.

[The Hacker]

18s 5-0 NL
Reserves 3-1 Belswans
First grade 5-0 NL

18’s Nl 3-1
Reserves Belswans 3-0
1st 1-1 Belswans the upset in pens

[ForeverRed]

Edgeworth Facebook page just posted wishing New Lambton, Belmont & Dudley all the best for tomorrows games, if you going to post get the teams right ffs, another reason the grand final needs to be at NP1 ground

[The Hacker]

Edgeworth Facebook page just posted wishing New Lambton, Belmont & Dudley all the best for tomorrows games, if you going to post get the teams right ffs, another reason the grand final needs to be at NP1 ground

They just getting in a day early with Dudley and about 20yrs to late with Belmont 🤦🏻*♂️

[terry]

Entry costs? lolol ... ffs no thanks. Its not near that level (yet). rather spend up at the zpl canteens.

[The Hacker]

Entry costs? lolol ... ffs no thanks. Its not near that level (yet). rather spend up at the zpl canteens.

I just saw on Belswans Facebook that you can’t just walk up and pay. Pre purchased tix only. Surely that’s a joke

[BBscone]

I just saw on Belswans Facebook that you can’t just walk up and pay. Pre purchased tix only. Surely that’s a jokeIt should be free. Seriously. NPL GF the same. Northern have a chance to showcase the wider appeal of football than it receives in Newcastle over other codes. Instead lock punters out by charging $10.

[The Hacker]

It should be free. Seriously. NPL GF the same. Northern have a chance to showcase the wider appeal of football than it receives in Newcastle over other codes. Instead lock punters out by charging $10.

Kids over 5 are $5 it’s madness. Any they will wonder why ZPL crowd will be double the size. It’s such a bad look

[travellingman]

Kids over 5 are $5 it’s madness. Any they will wonder why ZPL crowd will be double the size. It’s such a bad look

NNSW football are a basket case.
It has been $10 to attend the GF for years BUT charging kids over 5 is ridiculous.
Kids under 16 should be free but I suppose need all the funds they can get to fight the Zones

[Two tone]

Edgeworth Facebook page just posted wishing New Lambton, Belmont & Dudley all the best for tomorrows games, if you going to post get the teams right ffs, another reason the grand final needs to be at NP1 ground

If you come first, you host the grand final, even more reason to come first and everyone knows that before the season starts.
Keeps the money in the competition as well.
This could happen from NPL to ZL3

[Raymond019]

If you come first, you host the grand final, even more reason to come first and everyone knows that before the season starts.
Keeps the money in the competition as well.
This could happen from NPL to ZL3

I get where you are coming from with keeping money in the competition but surely the GF should be on a decent pitch like Edgeworth unlike New Lambton's pitch which isn't, yet.

[GashArmy]

Great coverage from Bartv. Congrats to belswans!

Eagles will need a new GK if they are serious about NPL

[Undertaker]

New Lambtons last game in NL1 is a loss… Pathetic club

[fozphantom]

New Lambtons last game in NL1 is a loss… Pathetic club

that's a howler from the keeper for belswans winner :blush:

[W8 WATCHER]

New Lambtons last game in NL1 is a loss… Pathetic club

Thats a Flog statement from a massive flog . UT the most pathetic club is toronto.

[jessepinkman]

New Lambtons last game in NL1 is a lossÂ… Pathetic club

Rent free.

[Undertaker]

Thats a Flog statement from a massive flog . UT the most pathetic club is toronto.

Champion the club that kicked you out can’t field all teams either… Enjoy that wooden spoon buddy

[Lord Elland]

How can someone who flys the flag for Toronto talk so much smack 💀💀

[Lord Elland]

Fair play to Belswans produced the goods under pressure in the GF, NL will be disappointed they didn't get the win now going up without winning a GF. But that can't take away from the fact they got promoted in 2017, and in 5 years have turned them into a powerhouse being one of if not the best team in every age group and earning promotion into the top tier where I see them doing better than the likes of Adamstown and Lakes. At the end of the day they were the best team all year and won a well deserved minor Premiership. People need to chill and appreciate how good NL have been and what they've done for the rest of us in the 2nd division, as they were key players in getting youth decoupling over the line.

[Undertaker]

How can someone who flys the flag for Toronto talk so much smack 💀💀

Cause you ****s get wound up soooo easily

UP THE ****ING STAGS!!!!

[W8 WATCHER]

Cause you ****s get wound up soooo easily

UP THE ****ING STAGS!!!!

Lol
your pathetic, get of the meth.

[W8 WATCHER]

Great coverage from Bartv. Congrats to belswans!

Eagles will need a new GK if they are serious about NPL
Interesting comments.
Same gk, with least goals conceeded in the last 2 years, most clean sheets last 2 years?
Bit harsh, more then capable, he came from NPL, knows what it's about.
So he was off his line, maybe unlucky, have seen him save them a few times this year
I'm sure u watch PL tonight, and a gk on 1mill per week will do the same thing.
Not the best performance from NL today.

[GashArmy]

Bartv need more recognition for what they do for the local game! Great coverage.

Was an error, called it out; he has been a reserve grade GK and not up to it.

They’ll recruit a new GK

[sapdad]

Congratulations to New Lambton on a great season and well deserved promotion.Lets also just give this day to Belswans and congratulate them on a great win and season too.Across the club there are great signs and I wish them well for the future.Lets also not pretend New Lambton dont do a hell of a lot of chest beating and sometimes it comes back to bite you.Even the subtle digs in their social media posts today were probably not necessary but who cares.Their biggest test will be year 2 in NPL, not next year.I like the confidence but theres a lot of their youth chirping about their prospects next year I hope they know whats coming.They have some good people in charge I wish them well.

[The Hacker]

Congratulations to New Lambton on a great season and well deserved promotion.Lets also just give this day to Belswans and congratulate them on a great win and season too.Across the club there are great signs and I wish them well for the future.Lets also not pretend New Lambton dont do a hell of a lot of chest beating and sometimes it comes back to bite you.Even the subtle digs in their social media posts today were probably not necessary but who cares.Their biggest test will be year 2 in NPL, not next year.I like the confidence but theres a lot of their youth chirping about their prospects next year I hope they know whats coming.They have some good people in charge I wish them well.

This is spot on even at the game the talk from Eagles players (some young but I’m saying mostly kids that played 18’s) that the comp was beneath NL and as if Belswans were lucky to be even allowed to play again them. There are some egos that will be knock down a few pegs next year across all age groups and Belswans knock them down the first one today. Shows what happens when you have a group that play for the badge. They were prepared to do whatever needed to win

[BS detecor]

Congratulations to New Lambton on a great season and well deserved promotion.Lets also just give this day to Belswans and congratulate them on a great win and season too.Across the club there are great signs and I wish them well for the future.Lets also not pretend New Lambton dont do a hell of a lot of chest beating and sometimes it comes back to bite you.Even the subtle digs in their social media posts today were probably not necessary but who cares.Their biggest test will be year 2 in NPL, not next year.I like the confidence but theres a lot of their youth chirping about their prospects next year I hope they know whats coming.They have some good people in charge I wish them well.


They will get hammered next year from 13s to first grade, guaranteed

[The Hacker]

They will get hammered next year from 13s to first grade, guaranteed

Spot on. I was trying to be nice after they choked today but your right. Azzurri’s 18’s that finished 9th would belt NL 18’s

[BS detecor]

Spot on. I was trying to be nice after they choked today but your right. Azzurri’s 18’s that finished 9th would belt NL 18’s

Magic beat them in all grades this year playing an age group higher so that gives you an indication. Surprisingly that didn’t make the social pages

[GashArmy]

Magic beat them in all grades this year playing an age group higher so that gives you an indication. Surprisingly that didn’t make the social pages

Aren’t all the players playing for NL in this comp as they didn’t want to commit to NPL?

What will they do now LOL

[BS detecor]

Aren’t all the players playing for NL in this comp as they didn’t want to commit to NPL?

What will they do now LOL

I’m sure they could all get into a mid table NPL club if they wanted to. Will be interesting to see what teams they can put out next year. I just hope they fill all grades unlike cookers this year

[sapdad]

They will get hammered next year from 13s to first grade, guaranteed

Yes this was my main point.There are some awful days coming.How they back up from that in year 2 will say everything about the club and its future.Cooks Hill went through it this year in most grades,they are reacting to it now.New Lambton will need people in charge willing to have some difficult conversations in the next few years.Im confident those people are in place.

[BBscone]

Belswans played the key moments better. Deserved winners of the GF whilst NL have been standouts for 3 years across all ages No doubt they will need to strengthen across all ages for NPL but the word from within is that it won't be drastic with 5 new recruits identified. I saw 18s on BarTV. All of NL could play NPL 18s easily. Their Res Grade were mostly 18s. Impressed with a few Belswans 18s. The future is bright there. Let's hope that the rest of comp step up.

[BBscone]

Spot on. I was trying to be nice after they choked today but your right. Azzurri’s 18’s that finished 9th would belt NL 18’sI think NL beat Azzurri 18s in pre season. Good to see your intell is as sharp as your moniker dribbles.

[Goatscheese]

as they were key players in getting youth decoupling over the line.

That's a fair point they could've done what some bottom NPL teams did and try and fight it to stop it from happening to ensure their youth teams would always remain up top but they helped to do what is best for football in the region not what is just good for their club

[GO AWAY]

These twats worrying about grounds when some clubs are too fkd up to put teams into comps causing every other player to miss out.
Stags are a disgrace, back to ZL3 for you amateurs.


You sir are a clown. Every club goes through a rough period, stags are from a disgrace and the constant defaming of the club I hope is not going unnoticed by the administrators. Yes the youth are a problem, but not through lack of trying, they have had jets clinics, flooding of advertisements on social media etc etc. this year, I think they had U9-10-11-12 under the senior JDL system. Maybe part of the struggle is you clowns who obviously have some sort of agenda / vendetta against Toronto Awaba constantly DEFAMING the club with no credentials. Only bloke with balls on here is Matt moncrieff who uses his name and not a call sign, for the purpose of running a club down and not having to put their name to these accusations.

On another note, Toronto Awaba held their centenary dinner last weekend with 200 past and present players in attendance. With Daniel Mcbreen doing a great job as host, 96yo former Socceroo Kevin o Neill and Graham JEnnings talking through the night ( all with stags links btw ) it was a great night for a very proud proud club with a proud history. Not bad we can have such illustrious guests for a ( as you put it )” a disgrace of a club “ You nobodies can talk shit all you like. Until you put your names to the shit talk about this famous club, then it means Jack.
Everyone knows who I am Â….
Get over it and worry about your club, thatÂ’s if you have one.

[Lord Elland]

Makes it hard not to be a target for ridicule when other people from your club talk some bulk rubbish about everyone else.

[Lord Elland]

Southy seem to have most of their snr squad locked in for next year looks very young on paper will be interesting to see how they go

[ForeverRed]

Southy seem to have most of their snr squad locked in for next year looks very young on paper will be interesting to see how they go
And a few new signings also with more to come apparently

[Oldy]

You sir are a clown. Every club goes through a rough period, stags are from a disgrace and the constant defaming of the club I hope is not going unnoticed by the administrators. Yes the youth are a problem, but not through lack of trying, they have had jets clinics, flooding of advertisements on social media etc etc. this year, I think they had U9-10-11-12 under the senior JDL system. Maybe part of the struggle is you clowns who obviously have some sort of agenda / vendetta against Toronto Awaba constantly DEFAMING the club with no credentials. Only bloke with balls on here is Matt moncrieff who uses his name and not a call sign, for the purpose of running a club down and not having to put their name to these accusations.


This knob who cant handle facts. This club is a disgrace to football. Cry harder champ.

[Parochial Supporter]

Any word if anyone from ZPL applied or is it to remain a 9 team comp ?

[Lord Elland]

Looks like no one is going to pass the requirements last I heard,

Has anyone heard who is taking over from Stafford at Belswans?

[BBscone]

At least one ZPL Club asked for some direction around 2024 and beyond. Nothing forthcoming. They declined. I remain concerned that the second div is going to implode. Interesting that both Stafford and the NL Captain asked Northern to do whatever it took to ensure that the Division is supported in their post GF speeches. Neither needed to say anything. I suppose all recognise that it's important. Realistically, Belswans take a hold of the competition, maybe South Cardiff build something. Kahibah?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

At least one ZPL Club asked for some direction around 2024 and beyond. Nothing forthcoming. They declined. I remain concerned that the second div is going to implode. Interesting that both Stafford and the NL Captain asked Northern to do whatever it took to ensure that the Division is supported in their post GF speeches. Neither needed to say anything. I suppose all recognise that it's important. Realistically, Belswans take a hold of the competition, maybe South Cardiff build something. Kahibah?

Belswans will most definitely be the team everyone will be chasing. The new coach at South Cardiff seems to be very pro active, great signs early doors. After watching a couple of Toronto games I believe they can be the surprise packet next year, they are certainly building something strong there. I wouldn’t disregard West Wallsend either, plenty of quality across the park. They were under achievers this year in my book.

[Football lover]

Belswans will most definitely be the team everyone will be chasing. The new coach at South Cardiff seems to be very pro active, great signs early doors. After watching a couple of Toronto games I believe they can be the surprise packet next year, they are certainly building something strong there. I wouldn’t disregard West Wallsend either, plenty of quality across the park. They were under achievers this year in my book.


Bailey Jensen to West Wallsend All age as he is playing golf next yr and wants a yr off the serious stuff.

[BBscone]

Bailey Jensen to West Wallsend All age as he is playing golf next yr and wants a yr off the serious stuff.Stop the press. That will send shockwaves through the local game........

[W8 WATCHER]

Stop the press. That will send shockwaves through the local game........

who is Bailey Jensen?

[BBscone]

who is Bailey Jensen?Exactly. Josh Rufo to Belswans. Been there done that? They will win it regardless but it adds a little spice. He has some history in the division.

[Goatscheese]

Josh Rufo to Belswans. Been there done that? They will win it regardless but it adds a little spice. He has some history in the division.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L35ajMelZMA

[Bremsstrahlung]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L35ajMelZMA

Had to watch 30 seconds of ads to see that.
Was hoping to witness a bad tackle or something controversial.

[terry]

Where when are the youth grand finals?

[Reds Forever]

Where when are the youth grand finals?

NPL Youth are Saturday.

League One Sunday.

All games at Speers Point.

[Hurricane]

NPL Youth are Saturday.

League One Sunday.

All games at Speers Point.
This isn't correct. Npl youth are on Tuesday at headquarters

[Reds Forever]

This isn't correct. Npl youth are on Tuesday at headquarters

Question was about Grand Finals. Tuesday is semi finals for NPL Youth with League One semi finals on Wednesday.

[Hurricane]

Thanks Reds

[scowling]

NPL Youth are Saturday.

League One Sunday.

All games at Speers Point.

League one youth GF's are at LMRFF Saturday the 8th.

[terry]

NPL Youth are Saturday.
League One Sunday.
All games at Speers Point.

Thanks.
Busy time at LMRFF. GFs on there this weekend as well.

[ForeverRed]

Thanks.
Busy time at LMRFF. GFs on there this weekend as well.

Hopefully the pitch holds up in this weather 😂

[terry]

Hopefully the pitch holds up in this weather ��

One bit of heat and its off,

[Goatscheese]

Youth NL1 finals on tomorrow should be some good games.

Predictions

16s South Cardiff
15s New Lambton
14s New Lambton
13s NIAS

Heard in the 16s Semi Final Kahibah ended up with 2 red cards, which is quite a lot for a final

[W8 WATCHER]

Youth NL1 finals on tomorrow should be some good games.

Predictions

16s South Cardiff
15s New Lambton
14s New Lambton
13s NIAS

Heard in the 16s Semi Final Kahibah ended up with 2 red cards, which is quite a lot for a final

lol
red cards
part of the curriculum

[Hunter403]

Heard in the 16s Semi Final Kahibah ended up with 2 red cards, which is quite a lot for a final
Second one was warranted. First one was wasn't. Young ref was 30m away. Turned a close game into a rout.

[northern_swan]

Second one was warranted. First one was wasn't. Young ref was 30m away. Turned a close game into a rout.

Agree.

First one was a last man challenge which is why I’m assuming he got the red (from the refs perspective). For mine it was a foul, maybe a yellow. Strong mitigating factor was that the defender got the ball first, then tripped the attacker. Attacker stumbled, but didn’t go to ground.
If defender doesn’t trip attacker would he have regained possession? Maybe in my eyes, but in a far less dangerous goal scoring position.
Foul? Yes
Yellow? Maybe
Red? Not in my eyes.

To be fair to the young lad from Kahibah though, he took it well.

Second one, clear red, dangerous with the potential to cause injury.

U15s though….BelSwans player tried to take the South Cardiff GK out with an elbow to the head. 20 metres out of play, just before full time.

[Goatscheese]

Agree.

First one was a last man challenge which is why I’m assuming he got the red (from the refs perspective). For mine it was a foul, maybe a yellow. Strong mitigating factor was that the defender got the ball first, then tripped the attacker. Attacker stumbled, but didn’t go to ground.
If defender doesn’t trip attacker would he have regained possession? Maybe in my eyes, but in a far less dangerous goal scoring position.
Foul? Yes
Yellow? Maybe
Red? Not in my eyes.

If it is last man and in a goal scoring position (understand it was top of the box), then no question it is a red card.



U15s though….BelSwans player tried to take the South Cardiff GK out with an elbow to the head. 20 metres out of play, just before full time.

Heard about that as well, ball had moved away when he did it so ref probably never saw it

[sapdad]

Regardless of results tomorrow well done to Belswans and Maitland (in NPL) or making 3 grand finals in youth each.Both 13s squads knocked off undefeated teams to make the Grand Final.

[terry]

Both 13s squads knocked off undefeated teams to make the Grand Final.

Happens so often. Harsh when theres no major minor to seek redemption.

[sapdad]

Happens so often. Harsh when theres no major minor to seek redemption.

Has youth always been top 4 knockout (1v4,2v3) or is it like it this way due to the season running over?

[terry]

Has youth always been top 4 knockout (1v4,2v3) or is it like it this way due to the season running over?

Good question. Theres been a few formats but the last 6 years or so has been the same,
Community still does it the old way

[The Hacker]

Good question. Theres been a few formats but the last 6 years or so has been the same,
Community still does it the old way

The old way is far better and rewards coming first

[Yesk21]

Couple cocky NL fellas getting around on socials last night, especially for guys that never won a GF

[Lord Elland]

What do you mean by that, care to ellaborate

[W8 WATCHER]

Couple cocky NL fellas getting around on socials last night, especially for guys that never won a GF
Won 3 premierships in a row though. 2nd chance games are only important to teams finishing 2nd!

[Hotline]

It was good banter from both NL and Kahibah tbf. Boys are probably on their EOS.

[RJSteakHouse]

Heard the Bozinovski didn’t even go to end of season??? Trouble in paradise? Soft as butter can anyone confirm

[RJSteakHouse]

Not even posting in the right year. Pathetic. Someone help me? Did I just time travel? What’s happened to sanity? Will Northern League one be a thing?

[Hotline]

Heard from a reliable source that all the Bozinovskis are going to Kahibah.

[NotPatWand]

Heard RJSteakHouse is Pat Wand. Anyone Confirm?