2021 FFA Cup (local NNSW thread)

[username2345]

Some absolute genius coaches here. Olympic are a local NPL team who had 4 weeks to prepare to play against a Top professional outfit in MacArthur who were still training in lockdown. They had Mutch, Davilla, Da Silva, Noone, Meredith, Oar. All very good top tier players in the A League.
What did you want Olympic to do. If they went all out and played like they would on a weekend against other local NPL competitors, go all guns blazing playing out and sending people forward and got beat by 7/8/9 goals, all you heroes would’ve battered them for that anyway. Okay they probably should’ve tried to go forward more but they definitely didn’t “embarrass themselves” conceding 3 goals against those quality players under 4 weeks training and one warm up game.
One of you saying it’s a reserve grade squad is laughable.. they’ve made the semis more times then not in previous years.

[Hurricane]

Some absolute genius coaches here. Olympic are a local NPL team who had 4 weeks to prepare to play against a Top professional outfit in MacArthur who were still training in lockdown. They had Mutch, Davilla, Da Silva, Noone, Meredith, Oar. All very good top tier players in the A League.
What did you want Olympic to do. If they went all out and played like they would on a weekend against other local NPL competitors, go all guns blazing playing out and sending people forward and got beat by 7/8/9 goals, all you heroes would’ve battered them for that anyway. Okay they probably should’ve tried to go forward more but they definitely didn’t “embarrass themselves” conceding 3 goals against those quality players under 4 weeks training and one warm up game.
One of you saying it’s a reserve grade squad is laughable.. they’ve made the semis more times then not in previous years.

Making the semis once in the last 4 years hardly qualifies as making it more times than not

[Allday]

Some absolute genius coaches here. Olympic are a local NPL team who had 4 weeks to prepare to play against a Top professional outfit in MacArthur who were still training in lockdown. They had Mutch, Davilla, Da Silva, Noone, Meredith, Oar. All very good top tier players in the A League.
What did you want Olympic to do. If they went all out and played like they would on a weekend against other local NPL competitors, go all guns blazing playing out and sending people forward and got beat by 7/8/9 goals, all you heroes would’ve battered them for that anyway. Okay they probably should’ve tried to go forward more but they definitely didn’t “embarrass themselves” conceding 3 goals against those quality players under 4 weeks training and one warm up game.
One of you saying it’s a reserve grade squad is laughable.. they’ve made the semis more times then not in previous years.

Go out and have a crack maybe? Rather then parking 11players inside your box for 90mins, they would get a lot more credit from people getting pumped by a cricket score if they went and actually had a go considering the circumstances rather then approaching it the way they did.

Made the semis more times then not?
They have made the semis once in the last 4 years🤣🤣 and that was in a shortened covid season

2021 7th
2020 3rd (covid year where season was cut in half)
2019 7th
2018 5th

PrEmIeR cLuB 🤪🤪

[Zico]

Some absolute genius coaches here. Olympic are a local NPL team who had 4 weeks to prepare to play against a Top professional outfit in MacArthur who were still training in lockdown. They had Mutch, Davilla, Da Silva, Noone, Meredith, Oar. All very good top tier players in the A League.
What did you want Olympic to do. If they went all out and played like they would on a weekend against other local NPL competitors, go all guns blazing playing out and sending people forward and got beat by 7/8/9 goals, all you heroes would’ve battered them for that anyway. Okay they probably should’ve tried to go forward more but they definitely didn’t “embarrass themselves” conceding 3 goals against those quality players under 4 weeks training and one warm up game.
One of you saying it’s a reserve grade squad is laughable.. they’ve made the semis more times then not in previous years.
Thanks for your reply Joel 😂

[Stanley]

Thanks for your reply Joel ��

I thought Chappy was the coach

[Fairgo]

“Newcastles premier club” as they say

Bunch of w@nkers all walking around yesterday in their suits trying to look important as they suck up to the Lord Mayor to gain more funding to their ground. If only they spent half their efforts into trying to field a first grade team..
If that’s the squad they are going to field in 2022, Joel and his men are going to have a long year.. reserve grade team at best.. disappointing for “Newcastles premier club” 🤣🤣🤣

This made me laugh. I thought they must of ducked away from a “Greek wedding” with the suits. There is a few well known tosses which would have influenced this that think they are above everyone. Looked silly really I don’t think ALeague clubs wear suits anymore. It gives them a sense of importance for their own egos. From what I am hearing a few unhappy past and present players.

[terry]

From what I am hearing a few unhappy past and present players.

Something is pushing some influential past players and their younguns away.

Any ideas?

[ForeverRed]

The TD, their reserve grade is full of blokes who will never play first grade, joel tried to move a couple on but was told he couldn’t so most of last years 18s moved on for a better chance and most ended up at cooks hill, when the committee under mines the coach then things can’t be good.

[Allday]

The TD, their reserve grade is full of blokes who will never play first grade, joel tried to move a couple on but was told he couldn’t so most of last years 18s moved on for a better chance and most ended up at cooks hill, when the committee under mines the coach then things can’t be good.

Seems as though Olympic are in all sorts. They have gone backwards ever since they got rid of Bolch.
Doesn’t seem like an attractive club for players anymore. Shame really

[Texas Ranger]

All this negative talk sounds like a few people trying to create a problem rather than reporting on an actual problem. Only actual fact mentioned was a negative defensive approach to last Saturday's game. Who cares if someone wears a suit, and apart from a lot of young players being selected in Jets and Mariners academies, who has left to go to other clubs?

[ForeverRed]

All this negative talk sounds like a few people trying to create a problem rather than reporting on an actual problem. Only actual fact mentioned was a negative defensive approach to last Saturday's game. Who cares if someone wears a suit, and apart from a lot of young players being selected in Jets and Mariners academies, who has left to go to other clubs?
Half of last years u18s who wanted and deserved the opportunity to play reserves or higher after being at the club since 12 years olds but the dead wood in reserve grade prohibited this so they moved clubs for opportunities

[Texas Ranger]

Half of last years u18s who wanted and deserved the opportunity to play reserves or higher after being at the club since 12 years olds but the dead wood in reserve grade prohibited this so they moved clubs for opportunities
Are you talking last years 18s or last season (this years)? Have they already signed? Do you have any names?
Not saying you are wrong, just surprised that the movements of all these 18s players would be known at this stage to someone outside the team management. Guess I'm suggesting it appears more wishful thinking and promoting negativity than anything factual. Something of a theme from some posters here.

[Hurricane]

Have heard the same stories that at least 7 of the Olympic 18's from this year plus the coach have left the club and signed for Cooks Hill after being all promised reserve grade spots at Cooks Hill by Tanch.
Smart move

[ForeverRed]

Are you talking last years 18s or last season (this years)? Have they already signed? Do you have any names?
Not saying you are wrong, just surprised that the movements of all these 18s players would be known at this stage to someone outside the team management. Guess I'm suggesting it appears more wishful thinking and promoting negativity than anything factual. Something of a theme from some posters here.
A question was asked and I answered it as I am aware of the circumstances, I have zero reasons to promote negativity, maybe you are the one who should look at your own post and stop your negativity

[W8 WATCHER]

Have heard the same stories that at least 7 of the Olympic 18's from this year plus the coach have left the club and signed for Cooks Hill after being all promised reserve grade spots at Cooks Hill by Tanch.
Smart move

every club has been doing this for many years- including Sth Cardiff- FR, olympic are no different.
to be fair, olympics retention of players over the years has been stronger then most.

as for gloating on cooks hill, and tanch's promises ... :deadhorse: we will see hey!
the real question needs to be asked, what happens to all those players that were there all those years to assist Cooks Hill promotion, for then all to be booted out for new player promises and over paid pensioners.

spotlight on the wrong team i think?

and yes, olympic did park the bus for 90 minutes, which was a fundamental coaching error

[ForeverRed]

every club has been doing this for many years- including Sth Cardiff- FR, olympic are no different.
to be fair, olympics retention of players over the years has been stronger then most.

as for gloating on cooks hill, and tanch's promises ... :deadhorse: we will see hey!
the real question needs to be asked, what happens to all those players that were there all those years to assist Cooks Hill promotion, for then all to be booted out for new player promises and over paid pensioners.

spotlight on the wrong team i think?

and yes, olympic did park the bus for 90 minutes, which was a fundamental coaching error

Not sure why you mentioned south Cardiff, seems strange, why would have kids play for you since 12 year old, and good kids, but let them leave because of dead wood

[W8 WATCHER]

Not sure why you mentioned south Cardiff, seems strange, why would have kids play for you since 12 year old, and good kids, but let them leave because of dead wood

NOT SO STRANGE FR,
MOYLAN /FAJ0VIC WIN AT ALL COST YEAR, WAS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED AT STHY

TRUE THAT?

BIG MONEY, PLAYERS LEAVE OR REMOVED .. RESULT "NO TROPHY"
NOW START AGAIN, REBUILD PLAYERS, REBUILD BANK BALANCE, AND UNTIL NEXT TIME WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN!

unfortunately this happens everywhere at some stage, or for some clubs or coaches every year, only option is -
don't go to those clubs
don't appoint those coaches
or play another sport

[Beppe]

Not sure why you mentioned south Cardiff, seems strange, why would have kids play for you since 12 year old, and good kids, but let them leave because of dead wood

these kids you speak off could have fought it out for one more season and then taken their place in the reserves the year after if they were good enough, where is their loyalty to the club, why dont they earn their spot in the reserves, they are clearly not good enough to replace existing players otherwise they would have. why would any club not promote their best players to develop them, seems like you have been talking to disgruntled parents with an axe to grind who think there kids should be playing up when in reality, they are exactly where they should be

[ForeverRed]

NOT SO STRANGE FR,
MOYLAN /FAJ0VIC WIN AT ALL COST YEAR, WAS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED AT STHY

TRUE THAT?

BIG MONEY, PLAYERS LEAVE OR REMOVED .. RESULT "NO TROPHY"
NOW START AGAIN, REBUILD PLAYERS, REBUILD BANK BALANCE, AND UNTIL NEXT TIME WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN!

unfortunately this happens everywhere at some stage, or for some clubs or coaches every year, only option is -
don't go to those clubs
don't appoint those coaches
or play another sport

🤷*♂️🤷*♂️🤷*♂️🤷*♂️🤷*♂️🤷*♂️🤷*♂️

[BS detecor]

[quote=w8 watcher;253285]
When keeper is shit, and can't catch ball. It doesn't matter, unfortunately

Jack Duncan: hold my beer

[Hurricane]

NOT SO STRANGE FR,
MOYLAN /FAJ0VIC WIN AT ALL COST YEAR, WAS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED AT STHY

TRUE THAT?

BIG MONEY, PLAYERS LEAVE OR REMOVED .. RESULT "NO TROPHY"
NOW START AGAIN, REBUILD PLAYERS, REBUILD BANK BALANCE, AND UNTIL NEXT TIME WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN!

unfortunately this happens everywhere at some stage, or for some clubs or coaches every year, only option is -
don't go to those clubs
don't appoint those coaches
or play another sport

Why are you YELLING for W8 Watcher

[death_sphere]

As someone who has been involved with Olympic for a long time, I’d like to address some of the comments on this thread:

Firstly, have your opinion on olympics tactics against MacArthur. Joel is paid to make those decisions and the club was proud of the way the boys acquired themselves. What I don’t understand is the issue with committee members wearing suits? These people volunteer countless hours into running the club and took pride in the club being on the stage. Not everyone wants to wear jeans and joggers to an FFA cup tie.

Secondly, cooks hill approached 4 Olympic 18s players before the season finished. 2 of these players would have been in olympics reserve grade in 2022. The other two were not good enough yet. I hope it works out for them, but name me a youngster that Tanch has developed in his years at cooks hill, Charlestown, jaffas? In total 6 18s players were promoted into reserve grade. The 18s coach was also approached by cooks hill but is staying at Olympic. The stories about Joel wanting one thing and the committee wanting another are false. Joel, the TD and club all contribute to these decisions. Plus at least half a dozen of last years reserve grade got opportunities in first grade. They can’t all be competing for a first grade squad….

Lastly, making digs at the heritage of a club is sad. So maybe save the borderline racist comments for somewhere away from public forums.

[W8 WATCHER]

Why are you YELLING for W8 Watcher

sore throat sorry

[W8 WATCHER]

[quote=w8 watcher;253285]
When keeper is shit, and can't catch ball. It doesn't matter, unfortunately

Jack Duncan: hold my beer

valid point on that performance
surely he is dropped, for season lol

[Allday]

The stories about Joel wanting one thing and the committee wanting another are false. Joel, the TD and club all contribute to these decisions. Plus at least half a dozen of last years reserve grade got opportunities in first grade. They can’t all be competing for a first grade squad….

Lastly, making digs at the heritage of a club is sad. So maybe save the borderline racist comments for somewhere away from public forums.[/QUOTE]

From the outside looking in, who has Joel really brought in and signed though? The MAJORITY of players the club have signed since Joel has taken charge have been past players or friends of the clubs president.
Eg, Jacob bailey, Rutledge, Duncan, Townsend, Davis, Burston.
Looks to me as thought it’s more the club pulling the strings in regard to recruitment or it could just be a mer coincidence. I’m sure that’s why it could look to people as though there could be abit of conflict in there.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but where has there been any borderline racist comments? Get off your high horse.

I wish Olympic all the best, but they are no longer the club they used to be 5 or so years ago

[Fairgo]

As someone who has been involved with Olympic for a long time, IÂ’d like to address some of the comments on this thread:

Firstly, have your opinion on olympics tactics against MacArthur. Joel is paid to make those decisions and the club was proud of the way the boys acquired themselves. What I donÂ’t understand is the issue with committee members wearing suits? These people volunteer countless hours into running the club and took pride in the club being on the stage. Not everyone wants to wear jeans and joggers to an FFA cup tie.

Secondly, cooks hill approached 4 Olympic 18s players before the season finished. 2 of these players would have been in olympics reserve grade in 2022. The other two were not good enough yet. I hope it works out for them, but name me a youngster that Tanch has developed in his years at cooks hill, Charlestown, jaffas? In total 6 18s players were promoted into reserve grade. The 18s coach was also approached by cooks hill but is staying at Olympic. The stories about Joel wanting one thing and the committee wanting another are false. Joel, the TD and club all contribute to these decisions. Plus at least half a dozen of last years reserve grade got opportunities in first grade. They canÂ’t all be competing for a first grade squadÂ….

Lastly, making digs at the heritage of a club is sad. So maybe save the borderline racist comments for somewhere away from public forums.

Hi no issues with suits just found it funny and a bit over the top. My opinion would be dress pants clubs dress shirt and tracksuit tops that represent the club is pride, suits are “ egos “. Not sure why you are pulling out the racist card, Olympic take a lot of pride in their heritage and should be proud of it, total respect. I can not see where anyone has had a dig of their heritage you are stretching it a bit far there. I think if you did a poll 99.9% of people would prefer to wear jeans and joggers, just saying ;-)

[Stanley]

The stories about Joel wanting one thing and the committee wanting another are false. Joel, the TD and club all contribute to these decisions. Plus at least half a dozen of last years reserve grade got opportunities in first grade. They can’t all be competing for a first grade squad….

Lastly, making digs at the heritage of a club is sad. So maybe save the borderline racist comments for somewhere away from public forums.

From the outside looking in, who has Joel really brought in and signed though? The MAJORITY of players the club have signed since Joel has taken charge have been past players or friends of the clubs president.
Eg, Jacob bailey, Rutledge, Duncan, Townsend, Davis, Burston.
Looks to me as thought it’s more the club pulling the strings in regard to recruitment or it could just be a mer coincidence. I’m sure that’s why it could look to people as though there could be abit of conflict in there.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but where has there been any borderline racist comments? Get off your high horse.

I wish Olympic all the best, but they are no longer the club they used to be 5 or so years ago[/QUOTE]

In response to your last comment about Olympic not being the club they use to be, this would be about the same time Richard Hartley left Newcastle Football for Jaffa’s.

[Allday]

From the outside looking in, who has Joel really brought in and signed though? The MAJORITY of players the club have signed since Joel has taken charge have been past players or friends of the clubs president.
Eg, Jacob bailey, Rutledge, Duncan, Townsend, Davis, Burston.
Looks to me as thought it’s more the club pulling the strings in regard to recruitment or it could just be a mer coincidence. I’m sure that’s why it could look to people as though there could be abit of conflict in there.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but where has there been any borderline racist comments? Get off your high horse.

I wish Olympic all the best, but they are no longer the club they used to be 5 or so years ago

In response to your last comment about Olympic not being the club they use to be, this would be about the same time Richard Hartley left Newcastle Football for Jaffa’s.[/QUOTE]

Sorry if I’m missing something, but how dose Hartley leaving Newcastle football to go to Jaffas have anything to do with Olympic not being the club they used to be?

[Hunter403]

In response to your last comment about Olympic not being the club they use to be, this would be about the same time Richard Hartley left Newcastle Football for Jaffa’s.

Sorry if I’m missing something, but how dose Hartley leaving Newcastle football to go to Jaffas have anything to do with Olympic not being the club they used to be?


There was a long held point of view that Richard Hartley directed the better kids from his programme to Olympic's youth NPL setup.

[BS detecor]

There was a long held point of view that Richard Hartley directed the better kids from his programme to Olympic's youth NPL setup.

It was more than just a long held view, it’s what used to happen and they were usually good squads who had played together for a few years so they would dominate all age groups. Problem was that in chasing the club championship every season, they would be held back and it’s usually when they are in their second season of 18s and playing against players that used to be 2-3 years behind them do they realise that maybe their development is not the clubs main aim. I realise that’s going to be passionately disputed but the evidence is there for all to see, they never miss an opportunity to claim the club champions tag.

[Captain_Carl]

There are a number of threads on this forum that make reference to this. Some great local football history to be discovered.

[Texas Ranger]

Looks like the Captain was bored last night and wanted to push all the main threads back to later pages.

[KITZ]

Looks like the Captain was bored last night and wanted to push all the main threads back to later pages.

what the actual f is wrong with that guy. On every forum I've know its pretty much a bannable offence for reviving old threads, I mean as a once of maybe but to purposely log on and cause havoc like that. I feel sorry for the club he is affiliated with, imaging having to deal with him constantly.

[Captain_Carl]

what the actual f is wrong with that guy. On every forum I've know its pretty much a bannable offence for reviving old threads, I mean as a once of maybe but to purposely log on and cause havoc like that. I feel sorry for the club he is affiliated with, imaging having to deal with him constantly.

If the threads are still open how is that a bannable offence? If you have nothing positive to say then SAY NOTHING!

[KITZ]

If the threads are still open how is that a bannable offence? If you have nothing positive to say then SAY NOTHING!

no, its more like if you aren't contributing to the conversation, DON'T REVIVE OLD THREADS. anyway I've reported you since people now can't find the threads for this years posts. seriously.

[Captain_Carl]

no, its more like if you aren't contributing to the conversation, DON'T REVIVE OLD THREADS. anyway I've reported you since people now can't find the threads for this years posts. seriously.

There is some great content in the older threads and I am deeply interested in it. More than the garbage you write.

[Captain_Carl]

No buddy I have never been shown the door anywhere. What has that got to do with FFA Cup? Stay on topic pal or take a hike.

[Allday]

Aren’t you the bloke that got shown the door at valo for being a nuisance then went and supported Edgeworth with your horns? Mr Carl Butcher

[Captain_Carl]

Aren’t you the bloke that got shown the door at valo for being a nuisance then went and supported Edgeworth with your horns? Mr Carl Butcher

No buddy I have never been shown the door anywhere. What has that got to do with FFA Cup? Stay on topic pal or take a hike.

[KITZ]

Aren’t you the bloke that got shown the door at valo for being a nuisance then went and supported Edgeworth with your horns? Mr Carl Butcher

Sounds like he's disgruntled, I wonder why!

[Goatscheese]

Aren’t you the bloke that got shown the door at valo for being a nuisance then went and supported Edgeworth with your horns? Mr Carl Butcher

Supports Magic now

Jeepers Creepers

[JustMe]

Supports Magic now

Jeepers Creepers

geez new club every year

[Captain_Carl]

geez new club every year

Don’t believe everything you read.

[mge61]

Can’t see any thread for this year’s version now the Australia Cup I think. Any early thoughts or predictions for this week’s games.

[The Hacker]

Can’t see any thread for this year’s version now the Australia Cup I think. Any early thoughts or predictions for this week’s games.

Dudley have Medowie tonight at Dudley

[Yesk21]

Dudley have Medowie tonight at Dudley
Result?

[Jardelsimage]

Result?

10+

[JakeS]

3-1 to Dudley

[mge61]

Azzurri 3 Bolwarra Lorn 2

[Sideline]

Any games played today or results?
Cheers

[NUGUNS]

Mayfield United FC 1 (4) - Minmi 1 (3)

Pretty fun game to watch, Minmi will give ZL1 a shake up by the looks of it.

[Buddha]

Croatia went down 1-0 to Warners Bay.

[Sideline]

Cheers for that not bad results from either of those lower ranked sides no cupsets yet but :(

[Villians]

Being a nice Sunday and somewhat local to me I went and watched Warners Bay against Croatia. Wow what a great game. So much quality in both sides and could've gone either way. A wonder strike was the difference. Warner Bay held on after Croatia kept coming at them - they hit the underside of the crossbar twice and had a very strong penalty shout. This is what makes the cup so great.

[evolution]

Here's the dates and times for the Round 3 draw should anyone need their cup football fix this weekend:

SAT 26 March

Singleton Strikers vs Warners Bay - 11:00am @ Miller Park

Thornton Redbacks vs Cardiff City - 3:00pm @ Evans Park

University Men vs Lake Macquarie Junior - 4:15pm @ University No.2

Belmont Swansea vs Newcastle Suns - 6:00pm @ Blacksmiths Oval


SUN 27 March

Toronto Awaba vs Dudley Redhead Senior - 12:00pm @ Ulinga Oval

South Cardiff v Nelson Bay - 2:00pm @ Ulinga Oval

Charlestown Junior FC vs Kahibah FC - 2:30pm @ Kahibah Oval

Mayfield United Junior vs Stockton Sharks - 3:00 @ Stevenson Park

New Lambton FC vs Metford Cobras - 3:30pm @ No.2 Sportsground

Cessnock City Hornets FC vs Westlakes Wildcats - 4:00pm @ Turner Park

Swansea FC vs West Wallsend - 5:00pm @ Chapman Oval


TUE 29 March

Mayfield United Senior vs Wallsend FC - 7:00pm @ Mayfield Park


TBA

South Maitland vs Hamilton Azzurri

[Buddha]

Here's the dates and times for the Round 3 draw should anyone need their cup football fix this weekend:

SAT 26 March

Singleton Strikers vs Warners Bay - 11:00am @ Miller Park

Thornton Redbacks vs Cardiff City - 3:00pm @ Evans Park

University Men vs Lake Macquarie Junior - 4:15pm @ University No.2

Belmont Swansea vs Newcastle Suns - 6:00pm @ Blacksmiths Oval


SUN 27 March

Toronto Awaba vs Dudley Redhead Senior - 12:00pm @ Ulinga Oval

South Cardiff v Nelson Bay - 2:00pm @ Ulinga Oval

Charlestown Junior FC vs Kahibah FC - 2:30pm @ Kahibah Oval

Mayfield United Junior vs Stockton Sharks - 3:00 @ Stevenson Park

New Lambton FC vs Metford Cobras - 3:30pm @ No.2 Sportsground

Cessnock City Hornets FC vs Westlakes Wildcats - 4:00pm @ Turner Park

Swansea FC vs West Wallsend - 5:00pm @ Chapman Oval


TUE 29 March

Mayfield United Senior vs Wallsend FC - 7:00pm @ Mayfield Park


TBA

South Maitland vs Hamilton Azzurri

Led to believe South Maitland v Hexham-Tarro Azzurri is on sunday 27 Mar at 12pm

[Goatscheese]

Assuming they aren't all washed out

[evolution]

Led to believe South Maitland v Hexham-Tarro Azzurri is on sunday 27 Mar at 12pm

Scheduled for 12:30pm @ Lochinvar on the 27th... but I think most if not all will be getting postponed with the current weather system coming through.

[Hunter403]

Kahibah v Charlestown moved to LMRFF Monday at 8pm

[The Hacker]

Any games on this weekend

[mge61]

Sth Maitland - Azzurri OFF

[ForeverRed]

Cardiff 4 Thornton 2

[BBscone]

Cardiff 4 Thornton 2Given NL blowout results against ZPL teams in trials does this mean Cardiff are favourites for ZPL, and Thornton will struggle. Or just one of those games. Belswans v Suns also. Any scores?

[mge61]

Cupset Mayfield Jnrs - Stockton 1-0

[evolution]

Belswans v Suns also. Any scores?

Belswans 5-1

[Jardelsimage]

Cupset Mayfield Jnrs - Stockton 1-0

Well Les will not be a happy camper

[Jardelsimage]

Given NL blowout results against ZPL teams in trials does this mean Cardiff are favourites for ZPL, and Thornton will struggle. Or just one of those games. Belswans v Suns also. Any scores?

just one of those games.....

[Kicktheball]

Given NL blowout results against ZPL teams in trials does this mean Cardiff are favourites for ZPL, and Thornton will struggle. Or just one of those games. Belswans v Suns also. Any scores?

Or the fact that ZPL is stronger then NewFM..

[jessepinkman]

Or the fact that ZPL is stronger then NewFM..

Myth from blokes who could never surpass zpl level

[Sideline]

Myth from blokes who could never surpass zpl level

Plenty of em running around from zpl down to zl3 majority of em can't train 2 nights a week

[W8 WATCHER]

Plenty of em running around from zpl down to zl3 majority of em can't train 2 nights a week

I think some zpl teams are better then NL1 teams just like some NL1 teams are a lot better then zpl and some npl teams. Really doesn't matter, cup sets and opportunities to play teams a league up is what it's about.

[The Hacker]

Myth from blokes who could never surpass zpl level

Take out NL and had the top 4 teams in Newfm and top 4 from ZPL it would be bloody even and a ripping comp. The top 4 ZPL teams I’d back over the teams outside of the newfm top 4 9 times out of 10

[W8 WATCHER]

Here's the dates and times for the Round 3 draw should anyone need their cup football fix this weekend:

SAT 26 March

Singleton Strikers vs Warners Bay - 11:00am @ Miller Park

Thornton Redbacks vs Cardiff City - 3:00pm @ Evans Park

University Men vs Lake Macquarie Junior - 4:15pm @ University No.2

Belmont Swansea vs Newcastle Suns - 6:00pm @ Blacksmiths Oval


SUN 27 March

Toronto Awaba vs Dudley Redhead Senior - 12:00pm @ Ulinga Oval

South Cardiff v Nelson Bay - 2:00pm @ Ulinga Oval

Charlestown Junior FC vs Kahibah FC - 2:30pm @ Kahibah Oval

Mayfield United Junior vs Stockton Sharks - 3:00 @ Stevenson Park

New Lambton FC vs Metford Cobras - 3:30pm @ No.2 Sportsground

Cessnock City Hornets FC vs Westlakes Wildcats - 4:00pm @ Turner Park

Swansea FC vs West Wallsend - 5:00pm @ Chapman Oval


TUE 29 March

Mayfield United Senior vs Wallsend FC - 7:00pm @ Mayfield Park


TBA

South Maitland vs Hamilton Azzurri

Any results from today's Aus Cup games

[evolution]

Any results from today's Aus Cup games

So far all I’ve seen is;

South Cardiff 2 - 0 Nelson Bay

New Lambton 21 (yes 21) - 0 Metford

[BBscone]

Or the fact that ZPL is stronger then NewFM..I saw NL put 17-1 past two ZPL squads (,Mayf and Kotara) in the last 3 weeks, not sure if they do that to consecutive NL1 teams. ZPL might push a few NL1. Yes training and commitment are factors, NL1 is dying a slow death anyway, Youth football is a focus for half of the Clubs. The rest may as well go back to ZPL.

[2ndclasscitizen]

New Lambton 21 (yes 21) - 0 Metford

While I appreciate the ambition 2022 is going to be the 3rd season in a row Metford is playing the bottom All Age Sat grade. What is the plan here? Just a way to get more pre-season trials? Did they just luck out on the draw and get New Lambton instead of a Zone league side? If they're that desperate to play on No.2 just sign up for Friday 4s with the Wanderers, that'll hurt less than 21-0.

[Kicktheball]

When is the next round of games drawn?

[The Hacker]

I saw NL put 17-1 past two ZPL squads (,Mayf and Kotara) in the last 3 weeks, not sure if they do that to consecutive NL1 teams. ZPL might push a few NL1. Yes training and commitment are factors, NL1 is dying a slow death anyway, Youth football is a focus for half of the Clubs. The rest may as well go back to ZPL.

Swansea best West Wallsend. Like I said take out NL and the top ZPL teams do more that push the NL1 teams

[Goatscheese]

NL1 is dying a slow death anyway, Youth football is a focus for half of the Clubs. The rest may as well go back to ZPL.

Only dying a slow death because Northern won't allow promotion and relegation. Clubs might actually care more about 1st grade if there was a reward for winning the comp

[Hotline]

While I appreciate the ambition 2022 is going to be the 3rd season in a row Metford is playing the bottom All Age Sat grade. What is the plan here? Just a way to get more pre-season trials? Did they just luck out on the draw and get New Lambton instead of a Zone league side? If they're that desperate to play on No.2 just sign up for Friday 4s with the Wanderers, that'll hurt less than 21-0.

I think they completely lucked out in the draw... received a bye the first round, then drew the highest ranked team in the next round.

[BBscone]

Only dying a slow death because Northern won't allow promotion and relegation. Clubs might actually care more about 1st grade if there was a reward for winning the comp Correct.

[Hurricane]

Has anyone got the 2022 round 4 draw

[evolution]

Has anyone got the 2022 round 4 draw

Edgy vs Toronto Awaba or Dudley Redhead
Mayfield Jnr vs Broadmeadow Magic
Maitland vs University or Lake Macquarie Jnr
South Cardiff vs Jaffas
Kahibah vs Lake Macquarie City
Cessnock City or Westlakes vs New Lambton
Olympic vs Cardiff City
Valentine vs South Maitland or Hamilton Azzurri
Mayfield Snr or Wallsend vs Adamstown Rosebud
Swansea vs Weston
Charlestown Azzurri vs Singleton or Warners Bay
Cooks Hill vs Belswans

[Retro Jet]

Edgy vs Toronto Awaba or Dudley Redhead
Mayfield Jnr vs Broadmeadow Magic
Maitland vs University or Lake Macquarie Jnr
South Cardiff vs Jaffas
Kahibah vs Lake Macquarie City
Cessnock City or Westlakes vs New Lambton
Olympic vs Cardiff City
Valentine vs South Maitland or Hamilton Azzurri
Mayfield Snr or Wallsend vs Adamstown Rosebud
Swansea vs Weston
Charlestown Azzurri vs Singleton or Warners Bay
Cooks Hill vs Belswans

Thanks for doing the hard yards Evo.

Games have to be played by April 17th but during the FB draw, Liam did say that wet weather may play a factor in that.

[The Hacker]

Edgy vs Toronto Awaba or Dudley Redhead
Mayfield Jnr vs Broadmeadow Magic
Maitland vs University or Lake Macquarie Jnr
South Cardiff vs Jaffas
Kahibah vs Lake Macquarie City
Cessnock City or Westlakes vs New Lambton
Olympic vs Cardiff City
Valentine vs South Maitland or Hamilton Azzurri
Mayfield Snr or Wallsend vs Adamstown Rosebud
Swansea vs Weston
Charlestown Azzurri vs Singleton or Warners Bay
Cooks Hill vs Belswans

Mayfield jnrs Vs Magic hope they play at Mayfield. Magic on Stevenson park will be a sight to see they won’t know what’s hit them

[mge61]

Mickey Mouse competition while ever they keep protecting NPL clubs at this stage of the draw.

[namwob99]

Did they draw all the npl clubs out of one pot and the rest out of another?

[sideline88]

Mayfield jnrs Vs Magic hope they play at Mayfield. Magic on Stevenson park will be a sight to see they won’t know what’s hit them

Not sure if you've seen Magic Park these last few weeks but i think Stevenson may possibly be a nicer pitch to play on at the moment :rof:

[The Hacker]

Did they draw all the npl clubs out of one pot and the rest out of another?

Looks like it

[magician]

Mickey Mouse competition while ever they keep protecting NPL clubs at this stage of the draw.

Top 4 Npl teams seeded from the previous year then open draw for the rest.
Pretty simple really

[W8 WATCHER]

Top 4 Npl teams seeded from the previous year then open draw for the rest.
Pretty simple really

Edgy vs Toronto Awaba or Dudley Redhead
Mayfield Jnr vs Broadmeadow Magic
Maitland vs University or Lake Macquarie Jnr
South Cardiff vs Jaffas
Kahibah vs Lake Macquarie City
Cessnock City or Westlakes vs New Lambton
Olympic vs Cardiff City
Valentine vs South Maitland or Hamilton Azzurri
Mayfield Snr or Wallsend vs Adamstown Rosebud
Swansea vs Weston
Charlestown Azzurri vs Singleton or Warners Bay
Cooks Hill vs Belswans

[Hunter403]

Edgy vs Toronto Awaba or Dudley Redhead
Mayfield Jnr vs Broadmeadow Magic
Maitland vs University or Lake Macquarie Jnr
South Cardiff vs Jaffas
Kahibah vs Lake Macquarie City
Cessnock City or Westlakes vs New Lambton
Olympic vs Cardiff City
Valentine vs South Maitland or Hamilton Azzurri
Mayfield Snr or Wallsend vs Adamstown Rosebud
Swansea vs Weston
Charlestown Azzurri vs Singleton or Warners Bay
Cooks Hill vs Belswans

Got to pick a "Cupset". Kahibah to beat Lakes

[W8 WATCHER]

Got to pick a "Cupset". Kahibah to beat Lakes

i did
belswans to beat cookers

[ForeverRed]

Tigers to beat olympic

[prawnhead]

Edgy vs Toronto Awaba or Dudley Redhead
Mayfield Jnr vs Broadmeadow Magic
Maitland vs University or Lake Macquarie Jnr
South Cardiff vs Jaffas
Kahibah vs Lake Macquarie City
Cessnock City or Westlakes vs New Lambton
Olympic vs Cardiff City
Valentine vs South Maitland or Hamilton Azzurri
Mayfield Snr or Wallsend vs Adamstown Rosebud
Swansea vs Weston
Charlestown Azzurri vs Singleton or Warners Bay
Cooks Hill vs Belswans

Did anyone see the draw? I was no good at probability in maths but what are the odds on that draw if drawn out of a hat. If it wasn’t drawn with some form of randomness, kind of takes away the magic of a Cup competition.

[evolution]

Did anyone see the draw? I was no good at probability in maths but what are the odds on that draw if drawn out of a hat. If it wasn’t drawn with some form of randomness, kind of takes away the magic of a Cup competition.

It’s on the NNSW Facebook page if you feel like checking it out.

https://fb.watch/c5aJy-zyS-/

[The Hacker]

Myth from blokes who could never surpass zpl level

Dudley knocked off Toronto tonight. So Cardiff, Swansea, Mayfield all knocked off NewFM teams. Starting to become a common thread. Lucky for Belswans and NL

[BlackPanther]

Dudley knocked off Toronto tonight. So Cardiff, Swansea, Mayfield all knocked off NewFM teams. Starting to become a common thread. Lucky for Belswans and NL

Warner Bay 2 Def Singleton 1

[W8 WATCHER]

Dudley knocked off Toronto tonight. So Cardiff, Swansea, Mayfield all knocked off NewFM teams. Starting to become a common thread. Lucky for Belswans and NL

Why lucky ? There the 2 best team's in NL1
Fantastic results for the ZPL teams, great exposure for them.

[The Hacker]

Why lucky ? There the 2 best team's in NL1
Fantastic results for the ZPL teams, great exposure for them.

Lucky cause without those 2 teams ZPL have beaten all the teams in the division above. NL and Belswans saved total embarrassment

[Kicktheball]

Lucky cause without those 2 teams ZPL have beaten all the teams in the division above. NL and Belswans saved total embarrassment

Just admit ZPL is better, and they only train twice a week….

[Jardelsimage]

Just admit ZPL is better, and they only train twice a week….

who trains twice a week:shock:

[Hunter403]

Just admit ZPL is better, and they only train twice a week….

There are no NL1 teams that train more than twice a week that I know of.

[mge61]

Sth Maitland 0 - 4 Hamilton Azzurri

[Villians]

Sth Maitland were very poor. On another note that field and facilities at Tenambit are unreal. Wonders why they don't have a zone team

[onlooker]

Sth Maitland were very poor. On another note that field and facilities at Tenambit are unreal. Wonders why they don't have a zone team

They did many many years ago. But interest from some players and the committee at the time made it hard to keep it going. I tried numerous times to revive it but was not met with much enthusiasm. They seem happy with how the operate now, but your right in say the facilities are quite decent..

[Villians]

They did many many years ago. But interest from some players and the committee at the time made it hard to keep it going. I tried numerous times to revive it but was not met with much enthusiasm. They seem happy with how the operate now, but your right in say the facilities are quite decent..

With how fast Maitland LGA is growing and the facilities to attract players I have no doubt they would find some success if they ventured into zone again

[anfield]

They did many many years ago. But interest from some players and the committee at the time made it hard to keep it going. I tried numerous times to revive it but was not met with much enthusiasm. They seem happy with how the operate now, but your right in say the facilities are quite decent..

Tenambit was always a good place to go and play in the lower zone leagues. Good field and facilities and it appeared like they had a few people that tried to make it work.

It's disappointing the way it's gone that clubs come and go at the drop of a hat and Tenambit were a team that should still have a zone league squad. Sustainable zone league clubs are hard to come by, I guess all ZPL and ZL1 Squads are stable. But it only takes 10 or so players to drop out of a zl2 or zl3 squad to make the club vulnerable.

Maitland is a growing area, but at the end of the day there is only enough players to go around a certain number of clubs. It appears that Bolwarra, North's United and South Maitland have stable clubs who will hopefully stay around. Flooding the Maitland area might affect these clubs in depth of numbers.

Maybe in a year or so a Tenambit or even Maitland Juniors might come back in zone league 3. Maitland Juniors were also a good club for a zone league outfit especially with the ground improvements. But a lack of success on field was probably the reason they failed to survive which again was disappointing. Maitland seniors were successful, but I'm not sure if they were ever going to be a long term club in the lower zone leagues.

[Hurricane]

Any results tonight

[magician]

Any results tonight

Olympic 13-0

[The Hacker]

Olympic 13-0

Jesus. Any other games on this week

[W8 WATCHER]

Jesus. Any other games on this week

may have been closer if they trained, like NL1 :whistling:

[Bernabeu]

Any results tonight

Weston 8-0

[salmon]

may have been closer if they trained, like NL1 :whistling:

The whole NL1 vs. ZPL debate getting boring. Everyone knows NL1 is substandard across the board, as well as everyone knows that ZPL is full of very good players that have taken a step back commitment wise, or for other reasons. The best suggestion to rectify the NL1 issue is to have NPL1 and NPL2, 8 team competitions with teams playing each other 3 times.

ZPL clubs can always compete with NL1 clubs in the Cup, cause as mentioned NL1 isn’t up to scratch. But expecting ZPL clubs to compete with NPL clubs in the Cup is unrealistic, particularly when most ZPL clubs haven’t had their fields available the majority of the wettest preseason in memory. Most ZPL clubs don’t have the luxury of getting on Speers Point for training every other night, and have missed out on valuable playing time with washed out trials. I think a few years back when Cardiff ZPL knocked out Lake Macquarie NPL (correct me if I’m wrong?), Cardiff had a full pre-season and a couple of regular season fixtures under the belt for match fitness. Even last year I think Dudley ZPL acquitted themselves fairly well against Weston in the Cup, however they also had a decent pre-season and some league fixtures under the belt. I’d imagine all ZPL clubs will struggle against NPL teams this year, under the circumstances.

[W8 WATCHER]

The whole NL1 vs. ZPL debate getting boring. Everyone knows NL1 is substandard across the board, as well as everyone knows that ZPL is full of very good players that have taken a step back commitment wise, or for other reasons. The best suggestion to rectify the NL1 issue is to have NPL1 and NPL2, 8 team competitions with teams playing each other 3 times.

ZPL clubs can always compete with NL1 clubs in the Cup, cause as mentioned NL1 isn’t up to scratch. But expecting ZPL clubs to compete with NPL clubs in the Cup is unrealistic, particularly when most ZPL clubs haven’t had their fields available the majority of the wettest preseason in memory. Most ZPL clubs don’t have the luxury of getting on Speers Point for training every other night, and have missed out on valuable playing time with washed out trials. I think a few years back when Cardiff ZPL knocked out Lake Macquarie NPL (correct me if I’m wrong?), Cardiff had a full pre-season and a couple of regular season fixtures under the belt for match fitness. Even last year I think Dudley ZPL acquitted themselves fairly well against Weston in the Cup, however they also had a decent pre-season and some league fixtures under the belt. I’d imagine all ZPL clubs will struggle against NPL teams this year, under the circumstances.

a boring response - as expected from ZPL players
when you win blah blah blah, when you lose, we couldn't train, we didn't have fields, covid, shipping delays, elections, war in ukraine, have i missed any?

just saying there is good players in all comps, all age, o/35's etc, however not enough to make any comps of quality, npl this year is probably the worst it has been for years

yes it's a boring argument

[salmon]

a boring response - as expected from ZPL players
when you win blah blah blah, when you lose, we couldn't train, we didn't have fields, covid, shipping delays, elections, war in ukraine, have i missed any?

just saying there is good players in all comps, all age, o/35's etc, however not enough to make any comps of quality, npl this year is probably the worst it has been for years

yes it's a boring argument

Not a ZPL player mate, and you just sound deranged in your response. Keep up the good work champion.

[W8 WATCHER]

Not a ZPL player mate, and you just sound deranged in your response. Keep up the good work champion.

try my best:thumbsup:

clearly not deranged,
just offering legitimate reasons(excuses) for a 13-0 and 8-0 loss

[salmon]

try my best:thumbsup:

clearly not deranged,
just offering legitimate reasons(excuses) for a 13-0 and 8-0 loss

Sure, responding to a reasonable post and countering by bringing up shipping delays and the war in Ukraine isn’t deranged at all…

[W8 WATCHER]

Sure, responding to a reasonable post and countering by bringing up shipping delays and the war in Ukraine isn’t deranged at all…

"particularly when most ZPL clubs haven’t had their fields available the majority of the wettest preseason in memory. Most ZPL clubs don’t have the luxury of getting on Speers Point for training every other night, and have missed out on valuable playing time with washed out trials"

HMMMMM! sounds like reasonable excuses i suppose:shock:

[Jardelsimage]

Hey all, how about we concentrate on the games played instead of who's better than who and the never ending debate, any team on there day has the potential to beat any other team, which has been proven before and will be proven again.

No excuses from CCFC, Olympic were to sharp, to quick, to clinical, yes it was not the score we would have liked but hey, we had some fun, sort of.......:wink::wink:

[BBscone]

Any result from Cessnock v Westlakes in Cup? Bottom of NL1 in recent years and apparently a team full kids v new comers in ZPL. It might add weight to NL1 v ZPL argument or just confuse it.

[BS detecor]

I don’t know if I’m just noticing it more or the cock measuring is truly at an all time high on every thread this year. It’s starting to rival Twitter

[salmon]

"particularly when most ZPL clubs haven’t had their fields available the majority of the wettest preseason in memory. Most ZPL clubs don’t have the luxury of getting on Speers Point for training every other night, and have missed out on valuable playing time with washed out trials"

HMMMMM! sounds like reasonable excuses i suppose:shock:

You’re a goose mate

[WWFC25]

Any result from Cessnock v Westlakes in Cup? Bottom of NL1 in recent years and apparently a team full kids v new comers in ZPL. It might add weight to NL1 v ZPL argument or just confuse it.

Cessnock 5 Westlakes 1

They were decent with a mix of younger and older players.

We still had a lot of chances that we didn’t take so we were disappointed the gap was so big in the end.

As for the NL1 vs ZPL debate obviously we have only played Kotara on the weekend and they were pretty much the same as Cessnock maybe not as quick in transition. But we versed Suns in preseason and they were streets ahead of what Cessnock showed last night.

[BBscone]

Cessnock 5 Westlakes 1

They were decent with a mix of younger and older players.

We still had a lot of chances that we didn’t take so we were disappointed the gap was so big in the end.

As for the NL1 vs ZPL debate obviously we have only played Kotara on the weekend and they were pretty much the same as Cessnock maybe not as quick in transition. But we versed Suns in preseason and they were streets ahead of what Cessnock showed last night.Good to know. It adds weight to the argument aside from NL and Belswans that NL1 is in a world of pain. Even more reason to make some tough decisions.

[boz-monaut]

half time score
Cooks Hill 0 Belswans 1

[boz-monaut]

now it Cooks Hill 1-1 Belswans

[boz-monaut]

59 mins
Cooks Hill 2 1 Belswans

[W8 WATCHER]

59 mins
Cooks Hill 2 1 Belswans

Hey BM do you know any other results tonight

[boz-monaut]

other scores: Edgeworth 6 0 Dudley

now Cooks Hill 3 1 Belswans

[boz-monaut]

i did
belswans to beat cookers

currently Cooks Hill 4 1 Belswans

[W8 WATCHER]

currently Cooks Hill 4 1 Belswans
At half time they were winning

[boz-monaut]

you don't really get much for winning at half time, that's one of the things about football

final score Cooks Hill 5 1 Belswans

[BS detecor]

you don't really get much for winning at half time, that's one of the things about football

final score Cooks Hill 5 1 Belswans

Cupset

[fozphantom]

you don't really get much for winning at half time, that's one of the things about football

final score Cooks Hill 5 1 Belswans


Cupset


Mmmmm....and who predicted one?
Picked his nose instead :rof:

[mge61]

Just drove past Mayfield Park. No goal posts up and hard to see any lines marked. Is that game still going ahead?

[BBscone]

Just drove past Mayfield Park. No goal posts up and hard to see any lines marked. Is that game still going ahead?Mayfield v Rosebuds Off. I watched Belswans v Cooks Hill. Belswans scored early and looked likely, but as the game hit 60 mins the fitness showed and Belswans were gone. 5-1 more like 3-1 as a true reflection. Cooks Hill seem like a team who don't know each other. Not a lot of celebration, not a lot of talk. NPL v NL1, close early but better quality and better conditioning prevailed. Par for the course. Belswans will challenge New Lambton in their comp. Cooks likely to be around the bottom 3.

[mge61]

Mayfield Jnrs 0 - 18 Magic. Pretty sure that was the score.

[BBscone]

Mayfield Jnrs 0 - 18 Magic. Pretty sure that was the score.Magic of The Cup. 1st v 5th Div. Surely a pre series involving the ZL and AA teams would be sensible before bringing in NPL teams. How hard is this to manage?

[Goatscheese]

Magic of The Cup. 1st v 5th Div. Surely a pre series involving the ZL and AA teams would be sensible before bringing in NPL teams. How hard is this to manage?

How many AA teams want to play and pay the $300 entry fee?

[boz-monaut]

anyone know when the draw for the next round is?

[Goatscheese]

anyone know when the draw for the next round is?

Next week, games have to be played by the weekend

[Hurricane]

Next week, games have to be played by the weekend
Maitland host Newcastle Uni next Tuesday

[evolution]

Next week, games have to be played by the weekend

These are the games yet to be played:

WED 20 April

South Cardiff vs Lambton Jaffas - 7:00pm @ Ulinga Oval

Charlestown Azzurri vs Warners Bay - 7:00pm @ Allen David Field


TUES 26 April

Maitland FC vs University - 7:00pm @ Cooks Square Park


WED 27 April

Kahibah vs Lake Macquarie City - 6:30pm @ Kahibah Oval

Mayfield Snr vs Adamstown Rosebud - 7:00pm @ Mayfield Park


TBA

Cessnock City vs New Lambton FC
Valentine Phoenix vs Hamilton Azzurri

[magician]

Azzurri 3-0 at half time
Warnesbay will be very competitive in ZPL

Fulltime 3-0

[Aegon]

Jaffas 6-0 South Cardiff

South Cardiff were overrun and out enthused in the first half but credit where credit is due their effort levels were much higher in the second half and they put up a good fight, they had several good chances to score. The Southy goalie made some absolutely fantastic saves.

[mge61]

Valentine vs Hamilton Azzurri off tonight.

[evolution]

Draw for the next round tomorrow night at 6:30pm, event page now up on the NNSW's Facebook.

[The Hacker]

Valentine vs Hamilton Azzurri off tonight.

Why

[HAFC_ZL]

Why

The rain over night apparently.

Due to be rescheduled for next Wednesday, field availability permitting.

[Sideline]

Does anyone know if uni vs maitland game is still going ahead thanks?

[Reds Forever]

Does anyone know if uni vs maitland game is still going ahead thanks?

According to their FB page, yes.

[The Hacker]

Does anyone know if uni vs maitland game is still going ahead thanks?

How’d it end up

[Hurricane]

Maitland 7 University 1
Apart from the score line University acquitted themselves well against an Npl opponent. A bit of arguing noticeable between a few Maitland players

[mge61]

Mayfield 1-1 Rosebuds

[1987]

Mayfield 1-1 Rosebuds

What sort of side did Rosebuds put out? Found their level maybe. Heard Lakes won 5-2

[The Hacker]

Mayfield 1-1 Rosebuds

Who won the shoot out

[ABCDEF]

Who won the shoot out

Buds won 3-1 was no shoot out

[BS detecor]

Who won the shoot out

Buds scraped through in extra time

[evolution]

Draw for the next round was done last night:

Charlestown Azzurri vs Newcastle Olympic
Maitland FC vs Lambton Jaffas
Cooks Hill vs Cessnock City or New Lambton FC
Edgeworth Eagles vs Weston Workers
Adamstown Rosebud vs Lake Macquarie City
Valentine or Hamilton Azzurri vs Broadmeadow Magic

[Buddha]

So as it stands Hexham Azzurri are the last remaining hope for the true battlers?

[Buddha]

Hexham Azzurri v Valo to be played on Wednesday 7pm at CB

[Hurricane]

So as it stands Hexham Azzurri are the last remaining hope for the true battlers?

Plus Adamstown and Cooks Hill

[Hurricane]

Hexham Azzurri v Valo to be played on Wednesday 7pm at CB

This will be washed out

[HAFC_ZL]

This will be washed out

Why’s that?

[HAFC_ZL]

Hexham Azzurri v Valo to be played on Wednesday 7pm at CB

Just to clarify Valentine were drawn as the home side. Heard nonsense rumours last week at a cup match that this game had been postponed 3 times already and it was all Azzurri’s fault for not being able to host, however we were drawn as the away team. Also completely untrue that it’s been postponed 3 times.

[Hurricane]

Why’s that?

Because the ground at Valentine is shit.

[HAFC_ZL]

Because the ground at Valentine is shit.

Fair enough then.

[mge61]

Valentine vs Azzurri 5-1 halftime 4-0.

[Captain_Carl]

Valentine vs Azzurri 5-1 halftime 4-0.

Valo played a number of 18s in the second half.

[salmon]

Valo played a number of 18s in the second half.

And Azzurri played a number reserve grade.

[HAFC_ZL]

Thanks to Valentine for hosting tonight. Valo resting a lot big names, however still a good outfit, Canadian striker in particular. We were a few regular starters short also but wouldn’t have made any difference to the result. We were happy with how we acquitted ourselves for large parts of the game.

Congrats and good luck to Valentine next round vs. Magic.

[BBscone]

New Lambton Facebook says they beat Cessnock 8-0. 3-0 up before Cessnock red? Sets up clash with Cooks Hill. Juicy affair.

[evolution]

Updated with confirmed teams now final matches from previous round have been played:



Charlestown Azzurri vs Newcastle Olympic
Maitland FC vs Lambton Jaffas
Cooks Hill vs New Lambton FC
Edgeworth Eagles vs Weston Workers
Adamstown Rosebud vs Lake Macquarie City
Valentine vs Broadmeadow Magic

[terry]

Updated with confirmed teams now final matches from previous round have been played:

Next years NPL comp?

[boz-monaut]

Next years NPL comp?

there's a strong argument that it should have been this season's comp

[magician]

there's a strong argument that it should have been this season's comp

Yes let’s add more teams to a sub standard comp

[ForeverRed]

Let’s add another sub standard team with an extremely sud standard ground, yep that goes with the flow 🤷*♂️🤦*♂️

[fozphantom]

Let’s add another sub standard team with an extremely sud standard ground, yep that goes with the flow ��*♂️��*♂️

i did a drive by up National pk Street. that ground certainly doesnt look substandard
I heard from someone in the club i talked to at the jets the other night that it hasnt even peaked yet!
the teams on the other hand are also a work in progress lol theyll get there eventually. whereva the feck people inthis pissant town consider to be 'there' to be

[jessepinkman]

i did a drive by up National pk Street. that ground certainly doesnt look substandard
I heard from someone in the club i talked to at the jets the other night that it hasnt even peaked yet!
the teams on the other hand are also a work in progress lol theyll get there eventually. whereva the feck people inthis pissant town consider to be 'there' to be

If you were a Southy tragic you’d be permanently salty too

[Bremsstrahlung]

Lol, been banging The FR Southy bandwagon for 8 years too long haven’t you?

[ForeverRed]

All the jealous wannabes that couldn’t, half of you wouldn’t know if a soccer ball was up your arse although you’d all enjoy it, please come back when you achieved something in football and given back, as I still do,

[W8 WATCHER]

All the jealous wannabes that couldn’t, half of you wouldn’t know if a soccer ball was up your arse although you’d all enjoy it, please come back when you achieved something in football and given back, as I still do,

FBR What are your achievements we are all geniunely interested to know your claim to fame.

[Texas Ranger]

FBR What are your achievements we are all geniunely interested to know your claim to fame.
Apparently very highly regarded in diplomatic circles.

[salmon]

All the jealous wannabes that couldnÂ’t, half of you wouldnÂ’t know if a soccer ball was up your arse although youÂ’d all enjoy it, please come back when you achieved something in football and given back, as I still do,

Are you the only person thatÂ’s ever achieved anything/given anything back to the football community are you?

[BBscone]

FBR What are your achievements we are all geniunely interested to know your claim to fame.Gotta love when knobs start to call out credentials. Keen also to find out old mates quals. I don't disagree the FFA Cup draw looks like 2023 NPL but looking at this year's, does it need another? 2 X 8 teams is never more relevant.

[W8 WATCHER]

Gotta love when knobs start to call out credentials. Keen also to find out old mates quals. I don't disagree the FFA Cup draw looks like 2023 NPL but looking at this year's, does it need another? 2 X 8 teams is never more relevant.

BS
Your love of knobs is concerning.

For the record, FR put it out there in the interweb, that everyone knows nothing or has done nothing for football, only him. I am genuinely interested what that is, considering he is probably 1 of the most negative towards all football on forum.
I never stated I was a football know all, as for my creds, as good as everyone else on here. Unless you played for the socceroos, then we are all nobody's. Period..

[Bremsstrahlung]

Can’t fault FR’s contribution to community.
Played probably same level as some on here, maybe higher than some but that’s not overly relevant. Serving on committees. Probably more important is the work he does with Men of Football organisation supporting footballers in their time of need.

Don’t necessarily agree with all of the comments, which is why everyone’s different right? but credit where its due, he has done more than his fair share for local football. Not saying more than people here, or less, but he has contributed.
We all come here because we are interested in the game and in the regions footballing future.

[Two tone]

With the way some of you guys are going with your comments. No wonder we can’t get volunteers anymore.

[jessepinkman]

Can’t fault FR’s contribution to community.
Played probably same level as some on here, maybe higher than some but that’s not overly relevant. Serving on committees. Probably more important is the work he does with Men of Football organisation supporting footballers in their time of need.

Don’t necessarily agree with all of the comments, which is why everyone’s different right? but credit where its due, he has done more than his fair share for local football. Not saying more than people here, or less, but he has contributed.
We all come here because we are interested in the game and in the regions footballing future.

FRs problem is he doesn't paint a good or welcoming picture for the club he represents. Don't really care what you've done for the game if every single time your fingers touch the keyboard its to slag something off, or other clubs etc.

[BBscone]

FRs problem is he doesn't paint a good or welcoming picture for the club he represents. Don't really care what you've done for the game if every single time your fingers touch the keyboard its to slag something off, or other clubs etc. It doesn't worry me if people have opinion. That's what forums provide. I was told today who old mate FR is. Slagging off others to drive his own tune whilst constantly pissing on a Club he played for when they were in lower divisions who now ignores his existence pisses him off. Sad really.

[boz-monaut]

just a friendly word of warning from the mods that we reserve the right to post your names and club affiliations

dont think that hiding behind anonymity allows you to behave like idiotic trolls

[Retro Jet]

Bump

Cooks Hill v New Lambton now sanctioned and scheduled for Wed 1st, June at FDAC (Athfield) 7:30pm KO.
Should the game be called due to wet weather, it will be shifted to LMRFF on Thursday 2nd, 8pm ko.

Reason: NL has a w/out on the 18th and we have w/outs tomorrow and the 25th.

[The Magician]

Tonight's Results....
Magic 3 Valo 1
Edge 2 Weston 3
Maitland 6 Jaf 0
Lakes 2 Town 0

[The Magician]

Tonight's results...
Magic 3 Valo 1
Edge 2 Weston 3
Maitland 6 Jaf 0
Lakes 2 Town 1

[Hurricane]

What a thrashing at Maitland..did Jaffas rest players ?

[BS detecor]

What a thrashing at Maitland..did Jaffas rest players ?

Yeah it’s bingo night

[The Hacker]

What a thrashing at Maitland..did Jaffas rest players ?

If Adamstown or Lakes got beat 6-0 the forum would want them kicked out of NPL

[W8 WATCHER]

If Adamstown or Lakes got beat 6-0 the forum would want them kicked out of NPL

tend to agree
with that line up, questions seriously need to be asked at jaffaland
but i would still kick buds and lakes out lol

[magician]

If Adamstown or Lakes got beat 6-0 the forum would want them kicked out of NPL

Jaffas top 4 with games in hand, had 6 players out. Just a bad night, comparing it to Adamstown is a laugh. They have conceded 6 plus goals on more then 3 occasions

[Swanky]

Jaffas top 4 with games in hand, had 6 players out. Just a bad night, comparing it to Adamstown is a laugh. They have conceded 6 plus goals on more then 3 occasions

Still had a good team with 6 players out
Starting Team BK, L Virgili, Piddo, Hoole, Hay, Bradley, Papas, Waller, Rooke, Berrigan, J.Virgili

[Allday]

Still had a good team with 6 players out
Starting Team BK, L Virgili, Piddo, Hoole, Hay, Bradley, Papas, Waller, Rooke, Berrigan, J.Virgili

Only having played 5 out of 10 games, and with players in that team you have mentioned have been out with illness of late I think match fitness is an issue at the moment. I don’t think there is anything to worry about at jaffaland as yet. They will be there or there abouts come end of season.

[W8 WATCHER]

Jaffas top 4 with games in hand, had 6 players out. Just a bad night, comparing it to Adamstown is a laugh. They have conceded 6 plus goals on more then 3 occasions

great team on paper realistically should be 1st place
but i am not sure top 4 at this stage, with the way there playing, things need to change
as for 6 players missing? that line up should never lose 6-0, bad night? i would call it catastrophic

[Allday]

great team on paper realistically should be 1st place
but i am not sure top 4 at this stage, with the way there playing, things need to change
as for 6 players missing? that line up should never lose 6-0, bad night? i would call it catastrophic

“If” they beat, valo, lakes & edgy in their catch up games they are equal 1st with still a game in hand..
But yes that’s not a guarantee and their performance do need an improvement, but I personally think that will come once they get a run of games

[BBscone]

“If” they beat, valo, lakes & edgy in their catch up games they are equal 1st with still a game in hand..
But yes that’s not a guarantee and their performance do need an improvement, but I personally think that will come once they get a run of games WTF is Jaffaland? The real question is if that joint doesn't win or worse misses the 4 does anyone outside of Jaffaland care? All cash, no soul, who cares.

[W8 WATCHER]

WTF is Jaffaland? The real question is if that joint doesn't win or worse misses the 4 does anyone outside of Jaffaland care? All cash, no soul, who cares.
A land where money is thrown away easily

[travellingman]

What a thrashing at Maitland..did Jaffas rest players ?

I heard the coach decided to try playing 3 at the back. Best to do it in a comp they will never win than in a comp they are a good chance of winning.
It backfired but at least he knows that now.

[boz-monaut]

tonight's score

Cooks Hill 2 1 New Lambton

[W8 WATCHER]

tonight's score

Cooks Hill 2 1 New Lambton

Watch the game
Cookers absolute Shiite., and definitely kissed on the dick with result.
NL git robbed by ref and free kick, allowed to be taken, no whistle and wall still being set.
Feel for the Eagles, by far the better team

[2ndclasscitizen]

Cookers absolutely looked like they were playing their 3rd game in 7 days. NL lads very hungry.

Absolutely no love lost on the pitch, I think the players going home with a yellow will outnumber those without.

Cheers to the big turnout of NL fans, thanks for braving the absolute freezing cold. Hope you all enjoyed a schnitty burger and some Coopers.

[BBscone]

Cookers absolutely looked like they were playing their 3rd game in 7 days. NL lads very hungry.

Absolutely no love lost on the pitch, I think the players going home with a yellow will outnumber those without.

Cheers to the big turnout of NL fans, thanks for braving the absolute freezing cold. Hope you all enjoyed a schnitty burger and some Coopers.The support of the NL folk was crazy. A long time since there has been atmosphere at local football. It all felt a little stale for Cooks Hill as the home Club. On the park NL were unlucky, terrible decision to allow the free kick before the whistle. Their wall was still setting and the keeper was barking instructions. Agree Cooks Hill look like they played 3 games in a week. Promotion wise NL don't look out of place at all on tonight.

[evolution]

Next round of games (all on Saturday 11 June):

Maitland FC v Weston Workers - 2:00pm @ Cooks Square Park

Newcastle Olympic v Lake Macquarie City​ - 2:00pm @ Darling Street Oval

Cooks Hill v Coffs Coast Tigers - 2:00pm @ Fearnley Dawes Athletics Field

Coffs City United v Broadmeadow Magic ​- 5:00pm @ Forsyth Park



From there:

Cooks Hill or Coffs Coast Tigers vs Newcastle Olympic or Lake Macquarie City

Maitland FC or Weston Workers vs Coffs City United or Broadmeadow Magic


Winners of the above into the Australia Cup Round of 32 draw.

[Hurricane]

I know what side of the draw I would rather be on and its not on the Magic side

[Thomas477]

Why aren’t the games being played at LMRFF? Surely with the wet weather this year, they should be expecting rain.

[BBscone]

Why aren’t the games being played at LMRFF? Surely with the wet weather this year, they should be expecting rain.Some big games in the context of a successful season for a few. Olympic v Lakes. The loser should expect a Coach change for varying reasons. Cooks Hill v Coffs. Maybe Coffs will bring a car full and dominate the crowd?.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Some big games in the context of a successful season for a few. Olympic v Lakes. The loser should expect a Coach change for varying reasons. Cooks Hill v Coffs. Maybe Coffs will bring a car full and dominate the crowd?.

They'll probably get more Coffs fans than we'll manage

[fozphantom]

Right oh W8 mate and Scone, whats your interpretation of the rule surrounding free kicks around the area?
Careful...you might be given rope here to hang yourselves.

[Eastwest]

Right oh W8 mate and Scone, whats your interpretation of the rule surrounding free kicks around the area?
Careful...you might be given rope here to hang yourselves.

Ref announces immediately whether quick or wait. Chances are it wont be on the right spot so wait. No other interpretation needed.

[ExWhistleMan]

Ref announces immediately whether quick or wait. Chances are it wont be on the right spot so wait. No other interpretation needed.


Almost.....
Referee certainly wont announce for it to be taken quickly. More wait a reasonable amount of time to see if attacking team wants to take it quick. After a few seconds if it's not taken quickly, move to the point of the foul and show the whistle to indicate that the free kick cant be taken until whistle is blown.

The option to take a quick free kick while attacking goal is no different to a defensive free kick. Onus is on the defensive team to be aware and ready for it. Most keepers wont start setting wall until referee confirms there will be a whistle.

[chook]

And the ball was smashed into the back of the NEsT!

[W8 WATCHER]

And the ball was smashed into the back of the NEsT!

great night either way, NL played football, CHFC long ball
as for the single cookers supporter
I'm sure he was over the moon with the shit performance and winning result:roflz:
just hope NL is sore and fatigued for the weekend at the gardens

[outsider]

Almost.....
Referee certainly wont announce for it to be taken quickly. More wait a reasonable amount of time to see if attacking team wants to take it quick. After a few seconds if it's not taken quickly, move to the point of the foul and show the whistle to indicate that the free kick cant be taken until whistle is blown.

The option to take a quick free kick while attacking goal is no different to a defensive free kick. Onus is on the defensive team to be aware and ready for it. Most keepers wont start setting wall until referee confirms there will be a whistle.

spot on

[BBscone]

Right oh W8 mate and Scone, whats your interpretation of the rule surrounding free kicks around the area?
Careful...you might be given rope here to hang yourselves.Unfortunately, foz, the rules are such that if Maitland try it on the weekend and score, it's likely to be pulled up and re taken. If it isnt pulled up the CH Coach will bellow how unfair life is. I hope they do well because local football needs new blood, and they have some good kids. It just wasn't a great way to win a good game. Especially when they were outplayed for much of it by a NL1 team. Fair play to NL, they seem to have moved on according to their socials and the support they get is impressive. I can't say I will be watching them on the weekend at The Gardens though. I am allergic to pigeon shit. Maybe a Maitland/Cookers NPL showpiece or a ZPL clash to cleanse the mind of all the NPL experts?. Its important to support all levels. It broadens the mind.

[chook]

I know for a fact that New Lambton moderators erased most comments on their FB page. One minute they were there the next they were gone. Good idea to prevent the whinging that was to follow. They also got spammed which is quite common on these FB pages/groups.

[chook]

Unfortunately, foz, the rules are such that if Maitland try it on the weekend and score, it's likely to be pulled up and re taken. If it isnt pulled up the CH Coach will bellow how unfair life is. I hope they do well because local football needs new blood, and they have some good kids. It just wasn't a great way to win a good game. Especially when they were outplayed for much of it by a NL1 team. Fair play to NL, they seem to have moved on according to their socials and the support they get is impressive. I can't say I will be watching them on the weekend at The Gardens though. I am allergic to pigeon shit. Maybe a Maitland/Cookers NPL showpiece or a ZPL clash to cleanse the mind of all the NPL experts?. Its important to support all levels. It broadens the mind.
You certainly got your showpiece.

[chook]

Cooks Hill 4 Coffs 0
Great turn out by Cooks Hill supporters young and old.

[onlooker]

Maitland 5 Vs Weston 1

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill 4 Coffs 0
Great turn out by Cooks Hill supporters young and old.

3-0 ht. Pepper, Benson & Yaxley.
Pasquale 2nd half goal.

[Hurricane]

Maitland 5 Vs Weston 1

Were you there onlooker ? Were Weston poor or Maitland too good

[onlooker]

Were you there onlooker ? Were Weston poor or Maitland too good

First half I’d say Weston had the better of it, spent a lot of it in Maitland’s half didn’t test the keeper out as much as they would have liked but. 1-1 at halftime second half Maitland came out the better and once Maitland scored the second they just ran away with it and as the score line would suggest where comfortable winners.

[mge61]

Down to the final two games to decide our two teams for the Round of 32 and both games on the same night within half an hour of each other. What’s the reasoning behind this are they trying to drive people away. I have a family member playing for Cookers but would have loved to have gone to watch Maitland v Magic. So frustrating.

[Lofty]

Magic with 2 injury time goals to win it!

[BS detecor]

Magic with 2 injury time goals to win it!

I feel sorry for all those pet cats getting kicked tonight

[Hurricane]

Heart breaking for Maitland, better side for much of the 90 minutes but unfortunately the game went for 95 minutes.
Zane does it at the death again.
Best game that I have watched all year

[Stanley]

Heart breaking for Maitland, better side for much of the 90 minutes but unfortunately the game went for 95 minutes.
Zane does it at the death again.
Best game that I have watched all year

In my opinion, the two best teams in the competition. ItÂ’s a shame the Australia Cup draw didnÂ’t have them split and playing against Cooks Hilll and Olympic and then we would of had the best two teams representing the region, I guess thatÂ’s the luck of the draw.

DonÂ’t totally agree about Maitland the better side, very even. The early goal allowed Maitland to sit back, defend in numbers, win the ball back (very physical but clean) and knock it long to Crawley and Thompson both of which were outstanding.

Got to give it to Zaney, he has a blend of young and experienced players that look the goods, did it Edgy and now Magic. He has certainly filled the gap left by the early season departures.

[Alton]

In my opinion, the two best teams in the competition. ItÂ’s a shame the Australia Cup draw didnÂ’t have them split and playing against Cooks Hilll and Olympic and then we would of had the best two teams representing the region, I guess thatÂ’s the luck of the draw.

DonÂ’t totally agree about Maitland the better side, very even. The early goal allowed Maitland to sit back, defend in numbers, win the ball back (very physical but clean) and knock it long to Crawley and Thompson both of which were outstanding.

Got to give it to Zaney, he has a blend of young and experienced players that look the goods, did it Edgy and now Magic. He has certainly filled the gap left by the early season departures.

What game we’re watching Stanley? Maitland much better for most of the game.

[Stanley]

What game we’re watching Stanley? Maitland much better for most of the game.

I bet your one of those couch coaches, never played, never coached, NO IDEA

[boz-monaut]

Magic are away to Bentley Greens

Olympic to host Melbourne City

[BS detecor]

Magic are away to Bentley Greens

Olympic to host Melbourne City

Nice away trip for magic
Should be a good crowd for olympic

[Bremsstrahlung]

Young Bowling stepping up. brilliant saves

[KITZ]

Young Bowling stepping up. brilliant saves

He had a great game, represented and showed that we can develop quality in our local competition and hopefully clubs see the value of keeping the younger players coming through and giving them opportunities, backing them and supporting them.

Hopefully we can stop losing them to the game to keepers at the ends of their careers, they are much more value add through supporting our emerging talent with their experience, instead of pushing them out of the game before they even get a go.

I hope good things come his way!

[Aegon]

Young Bowling stepping up. brilliant saves

He was excellent considering the circumstances.

[My2BobsWorth]

Thought he was very good, as opposed to the ref, Greens got away with murder for 70 mins, she should stick to W league

[Hurricane]

Thought he was very good, as opposed to the ref, Greens got away with murder for 70 mins, she should stick to W league

You must be joking, Greens were the better side all night and young Bowling is the only reason that Magic weren't beaten by 5. Blaming the referee,priceless

[Aegon]

You must be joking, Greens were the better side all night and young Bowling is the only reason that Magic weren't beaten by 5. Blaming the referee,priceless

Yup. Greens were a level above all game. Magic offered a little on the break but not much else. Thought Magics 11 was excellent + goalie obviously.

[travellingman]

He had a great game, represented and showed that we can develop quality in our local competition and hopefully clubs see the value of keeping the younger players coming through and giving them opportunities, backing them and supporting them.

Hopefully we can stop losing them to the game to keepers at the ends of their careers, they are much more value add through supporting our emerging talent with their experience, instead of pushing them out of the game before they even get a go.

I hope good things come his way!

Keepers at the end of their career are in their 30's
A keeper doesn't reach their peak till 28yr of age. Young keepers will not be able to hold down a regular first team spot till early 20's as they are developing and prone to mistakes more.
Young Bowlo had a cracker of a game this week and as he develops will get more opportunities to show his ability.

[KITZ]

Keepers at the end of their career are in their 30's
A keeper doesn't reach their peak till 28yr of age. Young keepers will not be able to hold down a regular first team spot till early 20's as they are developing and prone to mistakes more.
Young Bowlo had a cracker of a game this week and as he develops will get more opportunities to show his ability.

You are missing my point and likely don't have a young keeper in this competition. Watching what happens with them in senior football every year you would see how many great young goalkeepers are lost, either to the game completely or out of the region then we end up with 5ft tall goalkeepers who are just not tall enough to play first grade football. seriously have a look around the 18's and reserves at the moment we have 15 year olds playing 18's who are bigger than the 18's goalkeepers playing 18's, by the time they are actually age relevant to 18's they would have learnt so much more about themselves and the game. The green gully keeper is straight from our jets academy and 24, Mat Ryan started playing first grade at 17 in the NPL1 in Sydney, I'm sure if I had more than 5 minutes here I could find heaps of other examples. The age thing is rubbish, there's also no way I reckon the first keeper could have made those saves and no offence to him but to make saves like that in the amount he did requires a lot of agility and fitness.

If bowlo can come off the bench completely unprepared and play like that at 18, all we are doing is holding him back by selling some story about his quality not possibly being good enough because of his age.

why worry about keepers making mistakes when you have 10 others on the pitch making 30+ mistakes a game, missing how many shots on goal consistently? I think the focus needs to be on the other end of the pitch more if we are worried about quality.

[BS detecor]

If you want to really test your keeper out, get them to play on Cahill oval and work out from the 450 different lines marked on the field which one is the penalty area

[travellingman]

You are missing my point and likely don't have a young keeper in this competition. Watching what happens with them in senior football every year you would see how many great young goalkeepers are lost, either to the game completely or out of the region then we end up with 5ft tall goalkeepers who are just not tall enough to play first grade football. seriously have a look around the 18's and reserves at the moment we have 15 year olds playing 18's who are bigger than the 18's goalkeepers playing 18's, by the time they are actually age relevant to 18's they would have learnt so much more about themselves and the game. The green gully keeper is straight from our jets academy and 24, Mat Ryan started playing first grade at 17 in the NPL1 in Sydney, I'm sure if I had more than 5 minutes here I could find heaps of other examples. The age thing is rubbish, there's also no way I reckon the first keeper could have made those saves and no offence to him but to make saves like that in the amount he did requires a lot of agility and fitness.

If bowlo can come off the bench completely unprepared and play like that at 18, all we are doing is holding him back by selling some story about his quality not possibly being good enough because of his age.

why worry about keepers making mistakes when you have 10 others on the pitch making 30+ mistakes a game, missing how many shots on goal consistently? I think the focus needs to be on the other end of the pitch more if we are worried about quality.

You are right, I don't have a young keeper playing this competition but I do have a lot of experience coaching elite keepers in NNSW.
From what I am watching there are next to no 18's keeper good enough to be playing 1st grade in the NPL.
Young Bowlo as I said before had a cracker of a game but it is 1 game, keepers need to play at that level consistently to be a regular first grade keeper.

Coaches don't worry about players making mistakes they do worry if the player is not learning from the mistakes. If a keeper makes 10+ mistakes that could be a 10 nil loss.
If you think the Magic 1st grade keeper wouldn't of saved the same amount of saves as young Bowlo shows you have no idea about experience over youth. He may not of been called to make the same saves as the game could of been played differently by the communication received from the keeper.

[Goatscheese]

Anyone know if you can buy tickets for tonight's game at the ground?