2022 Women's Premier League thread

[Bull fighter]

Just on NL from the outside looking in, they are a great example of how 1 person in the space of 2 seasons can destroy a club fro within. the person at the top has to take responsibility for their demise. from my experience when they first joined the competition you actually enjoyed playing them at their home ground. to me they had a great vibe. then for some reason ( I don't know why) the powers to be at the NL HQ decided to disband their WPL committee. From that point onwards there wasn't anyone at the helm and their club president only had a focus on the men. I wouldn't have liked to be there during 20 and 21 season the woman's side was headless and is now in the mess we all see now. As for the head coach I feel like he is a pretty fair sort of a chap and i think i can speak for most of us here we wish him well. they need to start their rebuild with a functional committee who can support their NPLW girls. The NL president would be best not get involved while they go about correcting his disaster. it wont be a quick fix either.

You are pretty well right except the success of the girls didn't rub well with one particular committee member (Not the president) which overshadowed the boys. An email sent out in November 2019 from him was the beginning of the white anting from within which has cumulated in todays very sad situation.
Responsibility ultimately lies with the NL President

[BBscone]

Their President comes into my business all the time. I think I know the Committee member you mention also. From what I believe, after 2019 when NL won WPL they presented the Club Executive with a $25k bill with nothing in the Bank to pay it. Their roster was not cheap at the time. The boys program paid it to keep them afloat. Probably why there is a level of disdain from those running the boys but hardly evidence that they don't care or they were jealous??. Since the bail out, it is all now one Committee but granted lots of mistakes since when it comes to navigating NPLW, whilst the boys dominate NL1 with eyes on NPL. I agree with W8 Watcher. The NPLW comp has about as much depth as a kiddies pool. Unless you are top 3 or 4 and paying for the privilege, it is a tough old slog with players who would be better off in local A Grade (State Cup shows that). Rosebuds seem to do it well with a more developmental approach. Maybe that's the plan at NL?

[Bull fighter]

Their President comes into my business all the time. I think I know the Committee member you mention also. From what I believe, after 2019 when NL won WPL they presented the Club Executive with a $25k bill with nothing in the Bank to pay it. Their roster was not cheap at the time. The boys program paid it to keep them afloat. Probably why there is a level of disdain from those running the boys but hardly evidence that they don't care or they were jealous??. Since the bail out, it is all now one Committee but granted lots of mistakes since when it comes to navigating NPLW, whilst the boys dominate NL1 with eyes on NPL. I agree with W8 Watcher. The NPLW comp has about as much depth as a kiddies pool. Unless you are top 3 or 4 and paying for the privilege, it is a tough old slog with players who would be better off in local A Grade (State Cup shows that). Rosebuds seem to do it well with a more developmental approach. Maybe that's the plan at NL?

There’s a bit more to the story then that but all good. They seem to forget that there was more then $8k of unpaid registration fees on the boys side of things for 2019 which contributed to their financial situation and we’re never collected but is never mentioned and everything is always blamed on the Girls. Yes agree not enough talent for an 8 team WNPL & not really sure how NL dig there way out of this position, will take some time.

[BBscone]

So you must have been on the Committee of the girls or involved to know the details? So the boys covered the girls $25k and absorbed their own rego gaps? Impressive. The mere fact that the 2019 season was a financial basket case for NL WPL after they won it is surely going to require some kind of structure change and operational belt tightening? Maybe that is confusing the perception that all of a sudden NL didn't care or want WPL?. No more spend? I am sure those in charge will say they have 25000 reasons to justify their decisions. I am also told budgets for NPLW and Men's NL1 are exactly the same in 2022. Not sure if reality. Good story if true and if the Men go to NPL, fair chance that budget will need to triple. Girls too if cash is all it takes to improve.

[Bull fighter]

So you must have been on the Committee of the girls or involved to know the details? So the boys covered the girls $25k and absorbed their own rego gaps? Impressive. The mere fact that the 2019 season was a financial basket case for NL WPL after they won it is surely going to require some kind of structure change and operational belt tightening? Maybe that is confusing the perception that all of a sudden NL didn't care or want WPL?. No more spend? I am sure those in charge will say they have 25000 reasons to justify their decisions. I am also told budgets for NPLW and Men's NL1 are exactly the same in 2022. Not sure if reality. Good story if true and if the Men go to NPL, fair chance that budget will need to triple. Girls too if cash is all it takes to improve.

Club finished $20k in the red due to poor governance in collecting boys registration fees and also club budgeted for the girls to win 10 matches and associated player payments (most were on $0 for a loss) and first grade won 21 matches, that’s where the deficit came from, however the President and others at the club never speak of the boys liability through poor management because it doesn’t suit the narrative, please ask him next time you see him.

[SAPDADDY]

So you must have been on the Committee of the girls or involved to know the details? So the boys covered the girls $25k and absorbed their own rego gaps? Impressive. The mere fact that the 2019 season was a financial basket case for NL WPL after they won it is surely going to require some kind of structure change and operational belt tightening? Maybe that is confusing the perception that all of a sudden NL didn't care or want WPL?. No more spend? I am sure those in charge will say they have 25000 reasons to justify their decisions. I am also told budgets for NPLW and Men's NL1 are exactly the same in 2022. Not sure if reality. Good story if true and if the Men go to NPL, fair chance that budget will need to triple. Girls too if cash is all it takes to improve.

NL men must be playing for free
Props to them for not losing every game with under 20K budget including coaches.

[BBscone]

Club finished $20k in the red due to poor governance in collecting boys registration fees and also club budgeted for the girls to win 10 matches and associated player payments (most were on $0 for a loss) and first grade won 21 matches, that’s where the deficit came from, however the President and others at the club never speak of the boys liability through poor management because it doesn’t suit the narrative, please ask him next time you see him.Yes I will ask them when they come in. They did tell me that in 2019, WPL had their own Committee, own accounts and own ABN. Maybe I' got the wrong impression. You seem much closer than me with much detail. You certainly have an axe to grind against their Pres?

[Bull fighter]

Yes I will ask them when they come in. They did tell me that in 2019, WPL had their own Committee, own accounts and own ABN. Maybe I' got the wrong impression. You seem much closer than me with much detail. You certainly have an axe to grind against their Pres?

Wrong no axe to grind I just prefer the truth not what gets dished up here by ill informed people.

[Barry Dawson]

Cards on the table. I am the president you all seem to have issue with.

Thanks Bully, we have finally put together who you are, and you are as I’ll informed as the others. You’re truth is a version of the truth yes - but your own.

There are many good people in the NL club today who are suffering at the hands of the challenges faced in administering womens football - if you had any clue, you wouldn’t be bashing - you’re own history may just get exposed in doing so. It’s not broken but needs time and effort.

Again, I have offered all the keyboard experts previously the opportunity to come down to the Club in person and ask all the questions you want - happy to tell our club story - then draw your own conclusions - not just from the position of jaded parents, husbands or ex committee members who laid the foundation for such mess. But to question my commitment to womens football is beyond mental.

If our committee or club members wish for me to stand aside for any of you (or other person) I will do so happily - for the betterment of NLFC. In doing so would probably get back countless hours each week - where currently volunteering for a club I have no children at.

But wait, that’s right - you are all entitled to an opinion - but without the fortitude to make a real difference.

[Blue_bird]

You all seem to think you know a lot about NLFC. We seem to be the main topic of conversation.

In fact some would say a couple of contributors - Rainmaker and Bull fighter - seem to have a personal vendetta against NL and our President. If you think by being so disrespectful, to a group of hardworking volunteers, who want nothing more than to improve and develop our own players and give our kids the best possible football experience, that you are going to stir up trouble within our ranks then you are delusional and you obviously have no idea what we are made of at New Lambton and what it means to be part of the Eagles Family.

"They need to start their rebuild with a functional committee who can support their NPLW girls" I can assure you, and commenting as a female committee member, we have had a functional committee for quite some time who actively support our NPLW girls, our NL1 boys and our JDL kids. The girls have NEVER been anything other than looked after. There has been a lot of hard work put into the NPLW program. We have our challenges but we are navigating them as best we can.

Our committee is made up of NPLW reps/NL1 reps and JDL reps. Led by our very capable, hardworking President, who you continue to constantly slander, with no plausible explanation as to why.

It has been explained before on this forum that we are in a time of rebuilding our NPLW program and what our plan is for the future, we are concentrating on the development of our girls in our Youth teams. Simple. The girls who play with us were all well aware of the mountain we have to climb over the next couple of years and those that couldn't handle the heat got out of the kitchen. We are extremely proud of our girls who have stuck at it this year and played through all the hard times, despite being constantly bagged by supposed adults, who are supposedly only interested in "making women's football better".

As for anything that may have happened in the past, it is just that, in the past. We have come through it, learnt from it and we as a unified premier committee have been getting on with it for quite some time now.

Perhaps you all should as well.

Perhaps you should all start discussing important things in this forum, like how the games went on the weekend and who looks like being Premier's this year..........

[jessepinkman]

i thought it was an open secret that the coach that won it with NL has always struggled without a bank balance as his assistant coach?

Its pretty clear why it fell apart, and why it will fall apart at any other club who decides to stop spending, or to try to make their club more viable economically in womens football.

Simple, WNPL takes money to win, and unfortunately, you're paying well overs to do so.

[lefting-leftaroo]

spicy :popcorn:

[Wild Thang]

alright who cares anymore NL need to improve for the competition to be better that’s all I want a strong competition why can’t we maybe have a few teams form the coast and make it a stronger bigger comp Middies are included in this they need to be stronger

And also to many age groups have to drop 13s and 15s and just go 14s-17s-Res-1sts

Adamstown show this if your not playing 1sts as a woman around the age 16-17-18 your not making it

Just need stronger football competition for the whole region which just Makes it better for the Jets also who need to invest more into the womens local game

[Eastwest]

But wait, that’s right - you are all entitled to an opinion but no testicular fortitude to make a real difference.

Going ok till you made this immature male shaming comment.

If you are women's football its certainly a community stain. You'll deservedly never grow it now.

[lefting-leftaroo]

alright who cares anymore NL need to improve for the competition to be better that’s all I want a strong competition why can’t we maybe have a few teams form the coast and make it a stronger bigger comp Middies are included in this they need to be stronger

And also to many age groups have to drop 13s and 15s and just go 14s-17s-Res-1sts

Adamstown show this if your not playing 1sts as a woman around the age 16-17-18 your not making it

Just need stronger football competition for the whole region which just Makes it better for the Jets also who need to invest more into the womens local game

Nice in theory but probably not practical. Not every player hits their peak at 16-17. I think a 13, 15, 17, 20, Firsts might be a better option. Too many older players hanging around in resi taking up space for 17's aging out. We are getting to a point where there isn't room to keep developing these players and they are quitting. Having experienced your suggestion in cycling at a national level. I can tell you that Australian cycling had the same approach under Charlie Walsh. that approach lead to a talent deficit in the sport. If you want evidence Scott McGory was told he wouldn't make it at the age of 19, Then age of 30 he won a gold medal at the Sydney olympics in the track points race.

should make for some interesting chat anyway..

[Wild Thang]

Nice in theory but probably not practical. Not every player hits their peak at 16-17. I think a 13, 15, 17, 20, Firsts might be a better option. Too many older players hanging around in resi taking up space for 17's aging out. We are getting to a point where there isn't room to keep developing these players and they are quitting. Having experienced your suggestion in cycling at a national level. I can tell you that Australian cycling had the same approach under Charlie Walsh. that approach lead to a talent deficit in the sport. If you want evidence Scott McGory was told he wouldn't make it at the age of 19, Then age of 30 he won a gold medal at the Sydney olympics in the track points race.

should make for some interesting chat anyway..

My main sort of point I’m trying to make is one less age group means more players to go around hopefully which could probably lift the talent of some of the lesser teams
But there is still some players just playing A grade womens that should be involved in the competition at some point if it’s ressies or firsts at some clubs
To much wasted talent we have Hannah Southwell who was one of the best up and coming Goalkeepers and now she is playing for the nights we shouldn’t be losing girls to other sports

[RainMaker]

But wait, that’s right - you are all entitled to an opinion but no XXXXXXXXX fortitude to make a real difference.

well at least a difference that isn't so destructive Barry.

[Barry Dawson]

Fair call - post amended

[Bremsstrahlung]

Are we done with all the rubbish yet?




With the competition seemingly, who can buy the most Jets players, is there any value in limiting the number of Jets at each club?
Spread the experience and quality a little more evenly.

[Wild Thang]

Are we done with all the rubbish yet?




With the competition seemingly, who can buy the most Jets players, is there any value in limiting the number of Jets at each club?
Spread the experience and quality a little more evenly.


Why though if a club wants to pay for 5 jets players why not let them keep local jets players in Newcastle instead of Sydney if clubs don’t want to spend they don’t get jets players or quality players simple as that

[Kickandgiggle]

Why though if a club wants to pay for 5 jets players why not let them keep local jets players in Newcastle instead of Sydney if clubs don’t want to spend they don’t get jets players or quality players simple as that

Maybe more clubs would have the money/be willing to spend on 1 marquee signing. Spread them through the competition. Let more girls have access to being around those from the elite level.


Or just let them hop from club to club like they always have. Lakes, Magic, Valo, New Lambton, warners bay. It’s all the same….

[Bremsstrahlung]

Maybe more clubs would have the money/be willing to spend on 1 marquee signing. Spread them through the competition. Let more girls have access to being around those from the elite level.


Or just let them hop from club to club like they always have. Lakes, Magic, Valo, New Lambton, warners bay. It’s all the same….

That was more the point. Not to try to limit the girls opportunity to play locally.
Why would you try and get a jets player in for $$$ when another club already has half a team of Jets. You’d save your money.
But idk, maybe the 180 goal differential between first and last is what we want in the premier comp.

[SAPDADDY]

Maybe more clubs would have the money/be willing to spend on 1 marquee signing. Spread them through the competition. Let more girls have access to being around those from the elite level.


Or just let them hop from club to club like they always have. Lakes, Magic, Valo, New Lambton, warners bay. It’s all the same….

If only there was a player point system.....

[SAPDADDY]

Fair call - post amended

Testicular fortitude was a favorite expression of WWE's Mick Foley in the late 1990s, when he was known to wrestling fans as Mankind.

Wanna wrestle??? If I win, females get paid more then males at NL :)

[Bull fighter]

If only there was a player point system.....

Competition definitely needs to be diluted via a regulation change.
NNSWF should change the regulations to - Max of 2 current WALeague players along with 2 former WALeague players (within last 3 seasons) only permitted to be registered at any club.

Rather than Max of 3 current players permitted at each club.

[Wild Thang]

Competition definitely needs to be diluted via a regulation change.
NNSWF should change the regulations to - Max of 2 current WALeague players along with 2 former WALeague players (within last 3 seasons) only permitted to be registered at any club.

Rather than Max of 3 current players permitted at each club.

Why is this though ? We don’t do this for the men ? Why make the women do it I’m sure the 3 at warners bay are very close friends off the field and would love to play together on it just like most the other squads they are all friends so they stick together and play at the same club why should we limit if 1 team wants to be very strong and spend money to promote their club and hopefully bring in interest for juniors to join that club.
Player point system is the dumbest thing ever

Clubs that want to win will always win clubs that want the rego money to feed into the mens system and just exsist well that’s on them to cop the hate back I bet you not one of them jets girls would go play for NL currently for double what they get at Bay
Middies had to pay $400 a game for brewer and the Goalkeeper Allegedly.

[Bull fighter]

Why is this though ? We don’t do this for the men ? Why make the women do it I’m sure the 3 at warners bay are very close friends off the field and would love to play together on it just like most the other squads they are all friends so they stick together and play at the same club why should we limit if 1 team wants to be very strong and spend money to promote their club and hopefully bring in interest for juniors to join that club.
Player point system is the dumbest thing ever

Clubs that want to win will always win clubs that want the rego money to feed into the mens system and just exsist well that’s on them to cop the hate back I bet you not one of them jets girls would go play for NL currently for double what they get at Bay
Middies had to pay $400 a game for brewer and the Goalkeeper Allegedly.

I don’t disagree but clustering has been an issue for this competition and a contributor to lop sided results over many years that’s why the rule was introduced. In a perfect world with an abundance of talent like the boys it wouldn’t be required but the girls talent pool is much more shallow.
Spreading the exposure for the next generation at all clubs to these elite girls has to be a positive for developing the WNPL competition.

[Wild Thang]

I don’t disagree but clustering has been an issue for this competition and a contributor to lop sided results over many years that’s why the rule was introduced. In a perfect world with an abundance of talent like the boys it wouldn’t be required but the girls talent pool is much more shallow.
Spreading the exposure for the next generation at all clubs to these elite girls has to be a positive for developing the WNPL competition.

I think limiting who can play where would just move the girls back to Sydney where they can stack teams and probably get paid more anyways

Next couple of season anyways looks like the w-league will be a longer season and probably a full season for the women

[W8 WATCHER]

Why is this though ? We don’t do this for the men ? Why make the women do it I’m sure the 3 at warners bay are very close friends off the field and would love to play together on it just like most the other squads they are all friends so they stick together and play at the same club why should we limit if 1 team wants to be very strong and spend money to promote their club and hopefully bring in interest for juniors to join that club.
Player point system is the dumbest thing ever

Clubs that want to win will always win clubs that want the rego money to feed into the mens system and just exsist well that’s on them to cop the hate back I bet you not one of them jets girls would go play for NL currently for double what they get at Bay
Middies had to pay $400 a game for brewer and the Goalkeeper Allegedly.

what girls get paid?
$400 per game, no way
clubs are mental, the quality is no better then watching all age friday night.
wow, i hope the wbat, pay there men that sort of money

[ForeverRed]

You wanted NPL you got it, happens in all big leagues, if you can’t handle the heat get out of the kitchen, most NPL clubs take on female programmes for a better chance to receive grants etc, and to cash up for little outlay, unfortunately.

[SAPDADDY]

what girls get paid?
$400 per game, no way
clubs are mental, the quality is no better then watching all age friday night.
wow, i hope the wbat, pay there men that sort of money

But it’s ok for men’s NPL to get upwards of 1K a game?

[Goatscheese]

Why is this though ? We don’t do this for the men ?

There is a player point system for the men. So why not introduce it for the women?

[Wild Thang]

what girls get paid?
$400 per game, no way
clubs are mental, the quality is no better then watching all age friday night.
wow, i hope the wbat, pay there men that sort of money

Would much rather watch wbay vs Magic women again over and over then watch Adamstown lakes valo and those shit teams in NPL much better game of football some of the womens games way more enjoyable then the shit those bottom clubs dish out in the NPL

[W8 WATCHER]

Would much rather watch wbay vs Magic women again over and over then watch Adamstown lakes valo and those shit teams in NPL much better game of football some of the womens games way more enjoyable then the shit those bottom clubs dish out in the NPL

only enjoyable,
doesn't your wife play at w/bay
then that comment would be logical, if that wasn't the case.
i guarantee if you had no martial connection, bellbird vs denman dingoes would be better
your right, npl is pretty ordinary this year

[Wild Thang]

only enjoyable,
doesn't your wife play at w/bay
then that comment would be logical, if that wasn't the case.
i guarantee if you had no martial connection, bellbird vs denman dingoes would be better
your right, npl is pretty ordinary this year

My Daughter Plays at Wbay yes but my wife sadly can’t kick a ball and trust me Id prefer watch a good game of football then watch Denham that’s a stupid statement

[Kickandgiggle]

Further on this I don’t hide behind fake names like a little bitch I’m happy to talk to anyone about any topic and I’ll always give my honest opinion no bullshit here at all

‘I don’t hide behind fake names anymore’ is more realistic. Have known you’re the Wild Thang for a while now mate, keep the opinions flowing. Don’t change.

[W8 WATCHER]

Further on this I don’t hide behind fake names like a little bitch I’m happy to talk to anyone about any topic and I’ll always give my honest opinion no bullshit here at all

your wife is killing it at w/bay this year
never said anything bad.
my point was if she wasn't playing , would you even care about WPL, just like if your son played rugby league would you care about NPL.
that's it, unfortunately it will take years for wpl to improve.

[Captain_Carl]

Would much rather watch wbay vs Magic women again over and over then watch Adamstown lakes valo and those shit teams in NPL much better game of football some of the womens games way more enjoyable then the shit those bottom clubs dish out in the NPL

Valo are not shit. You are!

[jessepinkman]

Further on this I don’t hide behind fake names like a little bitch I’m happy to talk to anyone about any topic and I’ll always give my honest opinion no bullshit here at all

Haha is this your 3rd or 4th account now? Accounts with your real name only count if you stop posting on your others as well.

[jessepinkman]

Only have the one none of you losers would post on here if you had to use your real names anyways bunch of bitches everyone use your real name and start sledging but your all to scared

You definitely don’t lol. But I guess if you stop using your other ones, then that’s a positive thing.

[SAPDADDY]

What are all your names come on out with it don’t be scared guys and gals

My name is daddy

[jessepinkman]

What are all your names come on out with it don’t be scared guys and gals

You have every right to be anonymous on here. I’m just saying be less easy to figure out, lol. There’s not that many AJ fans in newy but at least 2 anon accounts who
A) seem to think everyone cares about your mrs wpl stats
B) trash the club that sacked you after JDL level coaching at senior level
C) talk about your former zpl team

All those accounts speak about the same three topics.

At this point in time your anon accounts are as easy to spot as the entire New Lambton board that’s on here 😂

[SAPDADDY]

You have every right to be anonymous on here. I’m just saying be less easy to figure out, lol. There’s not that many AJ fans in newy but at least 2 anon accounts who
A) seem to think everyone cares about your mrs wpl stats
B) trash the club that sacked you after JDL level coaching at senior level
C) talk about your former zpl team

All those accounts speak about the same three topics.

At this point in time your anon accounts are as easy to spot as the entire New Lambton board that’s on here 😂


Ok no need to bag players now,

What can we do to help football in this struggling town? How can we make it a premier comp and not a bush pub comp?

[Blue_bird]

And the conversation was going so well - except for the slanderous dribble that sneaks in every now and then!!!

And once again it comes back around to New Lambton.

And once again - WRONG - I think last count 3 committee members on here !!!! Sorry to disappoint!!!!!

[jessepinkman]

Ok no need to bag players now,

What can we do to help football in this struggling town? How can we make it a premier comp and not a bush pub comp?

Who did I bag?

I just said those accounts posted some stats/comments that didn’t really matter/nobody else cared about etc. not saying any ones a good or bad player.

[lefting-leftaroo]

Drop an age group less age groups means more players to go around and means will be more quality to spread around then


Jason, not having a dig here but I'm struggling with your concept. less age groups means less numbers from my math. Think about it this way. its a numbers game. The boys have been at it in Newcastle for some 100 years so over time their player numbers have increased and they have a huge pool of junior players all the way to senior grades. Women's football in comparison is a much younger development. That's not to say its not good because they have benefited from the experience and knowledge gained from the men.

increasing the numbers at the younger age groups with development from good coaching filters upwards. it takes time but as a group we need to be looking at increasing number and age groups which eventually creates a great pool of talent.

I just think reducing age groups in NPLW would reduce numbers and potentially the quality of players in general over time. like i said you need the numbers at the lower age groups and give the to coaching they need to become quality players. they are already leaving because of to few player spaces.

like any investment it takes time but needs to be planned out. look at the young numbers and adjust the team numbers and age brackets as they develop through the age groups.

Regards

Lefting

[Game Leader]

I agree Lefting.
Why not structure it like the Mens/Youth NPL 13-16/18,Res,1sts ? There’s a huge gap between current 17’s and seniors at the moment, why do the girls not get a chance to further develop physically and technically before making the move to Reserves and Firsts ?
The only reason is ground availability I’d imagine. There’s just not enough room in Newcastle for the game to grow. Northern want the game to grow but seem to be happily continuing down the easy road as they have always done.

[namwob99]

I agree Lefting.
Why not structure it like the Mens/Youth NPL 13-16/18,Res,1sts ? There’s a huge gap between current 17’s and seniors at the moment, why do the girls not get a chance to further develop physically and technically before making the move to Reserves and Firsts ?
The only reason is ground availability I’d imagine. There’s just not enough room in Newcastle for the game to grow. Northern want the game to grow but seem to be happily continuing down the easy road as they have always done.

Spot on GL.

[lefting-leftaroo]

I agree Lefting.
Why not structure it like the Mens/Youth NPL 13-16/18,Res,1sts ? There’s a huge gap between current 17’s and seniors at the moment, why do the girls not get a chance to further develop physically and technically before making the move to Reserves and Firsts ?
The only reason is ground availability I’d imagine. There’s just not enough room in Newcastle for the game to grow. Northern want the game to grow but seem to be happily continuing down the easy road as they have always done.

Definitely something to look at. The most important thing is to realise and knowledge its all a work in progress and that it will always be the case. The clubs really are the ones who need to drive the improvement. It is then up to Northern to implement the changes to advance the game.

Also agree that fields are a real issue and will continue to be in the future. Another synthetic complex would be very handy. The sports precinct at the hockey and knights stadium would be an ideal location. There are fields there from what i can recall not being utilised that could be developed to a synthetic field complex. could possibly put 3 pitches there. Food for thought.

Regards

Lefting

[SAPDADDY]

Definitely something to look at. The most important thing is to realise and knowledge its all a work in progress and that it will always be the case. The clubs really are the ones who need to drive the improvement. It is then up to Northern to implement the changes to advance the game.

Also agree that fields are a real issue and will continue to be in the future. Another synthetic complex would be very handy. The sports precinct at the hockey and knights stadium would be an ideal location. There are fields there from what i can recall not being utilised that could be developed to a synthetic field complex. could possibly put 3 pitches there. Food for thought.

Regards

Lefting


Are we concerned about the talent we are missing out on due to the hefty fees?
We can’t produce a Marta when players from lower economic backgrounds can’t afford to play..

The pyramid is backwards in Australia, until that is fixed I believe there will always be minimal youth development and a small pool of talent to pick from as the ages go on..

Clubs can’t do it on there own

[Aegon]

Are we concerned about the talent we are missing out on due to the hefty fees?
We can’t produce a Marta when players from lower economic backgrounds can’t afford to play..

The pyramid is backwards in Australia, until that is fixed I believe there will always be minimal youth development and a small pool of talent to pick from as the ages go on..

Clubs can’t do it on there own

Maybe not a Marta, but definitely Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, etc…….

[SAPDADDY]

What happened to the two jets players playing for middies?

[onlooker]

What happened to the two jets players playing for middies?

There only ended up being 1 ( Brewer) but she only played a few games after she signed, haven’t seen her in the lineup for a while now.

[late_to_the_game]

Warmers Bay were very good today. One hand on the minor premiership....

[SAPDADDY]

Warmers Bay were very good today. One hand on the minor premiership....

Adamstown vs mid coast 7-1
Warner’s bay vs Broadmeadow 5-0
Olympic vs new Lambton 7-0

You are all kidding yourselves if you think this is a premier competition, it’s clearly just a buy the plate for first grade comp.
Northern gives it a ‘premier’ status but nearly every game has a blow out score!
Check the scores from the NSW NPL, nothing of the like.

[travellingman]

Adamstown vs mid coast 7-1
Warner’s bay vs Broadmeadow 5-0
Olympic vs new Lambton 7-0

You are all kidding yourselves if you think this is a premier competition, it’s clearly just a buy the plate for first grade comp.
Northern gives it a ‘premier’ status but nearly every game has a blow out score!
Check the scores from the NSW NPL, nothing of the like.

Definately NOT a premier competition but NNSW can say they have Women's Premier league to the FA.
NNSW don't give a crap about the future of the game, they only want the registration fees to funnel to the Taj mahal at Speers point to justify DE $240k per annum

[BBscone]

Definately NOT a premier competition but NNSW can say they have Women's Premier league to the FA.
NNSW don't give a crap about the future of the game, they only want the registration fees to funnel to the Taj mahal at Speers point to justify DE $240k per annumI think all agree that the competition is not where it needs to be with depth and development. Buying comps seems to be the way to go and it will be interesting if the current dual NPL/NPLW programs survive post Women's World Cup. I hope Buds keep the kids they have and continue to support development. Northern need to intervene and enforce a draft and some rules on player points. Or double figure scores on NBN and stale trophies will continue to dominate across 2 teams year on year. It's just the teams that change...

[BBscone]

Which players go into this draft though ? Do these players want to play at different clubs can’t really force players to play at another club if they don’t want to

Player Points system would work betterDraft for want of a better term. Player points does the same thing. Spreads talent, enforces development. The comp needs a re boot.

[terry]

No point going to Sydney to just lose every week feeding the jets money to pay for the mens side of shit anyways

This statement why everyone hates womens football. All they have done is ride on mens coat tails siphoning money (well maybe not here as theres not much) and borrowing fields like crabs.

Your just lucky to have a comp at all and even then the patronising applause is akin for those those who are not of full ability.

Theres your truth that most arent game to announce.

[late_to_the_game]

Damn the peanuts are out today. Nothing jumps to the desired result without work and time to get there. Things are slowly getting better, there is no magic wand.
For those who want to keep comparing it to men's football, get a life.

[SAPDADDY]

This statement why everyone hates womens football. All they have done is ride on mens coat tails siphoning money (well maybe not here as theres not much) and borrowing fields like crabs.

Your just lucky to have a comp at all and even then the patronising applause is akin for those those who are not of full ability.

Theres your truth that most arent game to announce.

Old terry toughnuts...

Tell me, what’s the national men’s team ranked? Then tell me what the women’s national team is ranked?

Tell me the highest number an aus male has made it on the best in the world list? Then tell me the highest number a female is?

The 3 most attended football matches in EUROPE THE HOME OF FOOTBALL this year were FEMALE games!!

Tell me the who played the highest attended ever EURO match?

You aren’t everyone terry, you’re a nobody.

[Game Leader]

I suppose these women playing football should be spending their time in a more useful way hey Terry ?
In the kitchen making sandwiches and ironing your undies perhaps ? 🤔

[KITZ]

This statement why everyone hates womens football. All they have done is ride on mens coat tails siphoning money (well maybe not here as theres not much) and borrowing fields like crabs.

Your just lucky to have a comp at all and even then the patronising applause is akin for those those who are not of full ability.

Theres your truth that most arent game to announce.

^ this is the person who needs to be removed from the forums. Anyone who hates on women like this is a ***** stain on a toilet bowl and shouldn't be anywhere near the sport, women or be allowed out in the community.

[IMO]

Watched the bar TV NL V Adamstown game on Sunday. Gotta say was pretty disappointed that after all these years the take them out, hurt them, injure them instructions are still being followed. Even when winning by a significant gap. I like a good aggressive shoulder to shoulder but that style by a few is just filthy. I'm wondering if it was because both grades managed to put one in the net against them or just the usual.

[Kickandgiggle]

It’s pretty much expected behaviour at this point isn’t it?

[SAPDADDY]

Keelen to maitland again next year
They must have some $$

[onlooker]

Keelen to maitland again next year
They must have some $$

You can say what you like but those of us involved with the club and woman's program are very happy to have him back!!!

[BBscone]

You can say what you like but those of us involved with the club and woman's program are very happy to have him back!!!He had a crack in the NPL. Despite spending more than Adamstown they couldn't cope. I heard second last would have seen him keep the job. Don't listen to the rubbish about mutual termination Their Youth coaches walked out on him and their TD. Players were next. Lakes replaced him in 5 seconds. He has a reputation now that unless there is cattle he has little success. Fact. If Maitland are willing to splash the cash, all of the Warner's Bay crew take the drive out west. And so it goes unfortunately in the NPLW. Good luck to him if thats where his football journey takes him.

[Goatscheese]

Their TD was sacked by the club after getting 5 games for ref abuse.

[Game Leader]

Olympic coach calls it how it is in todays paper with the weekends review.
DidnÂ’t see the game but IÂ’m pretty sure his view on the game would be correct.
Atowns coach/td is just a 80/90Â’s type coach with more badges.
“They can’t run without legs girls, go get em”.
Have their first team made finals since heÂ’s taken over?
Had to look back and it was 2017 since they last played finals football. (Not sure when the new staff took over)?
Looking forward to the Maitland vs Atown games again next year. The technical area battle is usually better than the one on the field.
Should be a good competitive finals series. Bay should go on and do the double, but I think on a good day any of the top four could win it.

[SAPDADDY]

Word has it NL throwing the chequebook around to Olympic and magic players

This will be interesting.. I say about time

[sideline88]

Word has it NL throwing the chequebook around to Olympic and magic players

This will be interesting.. I say about time

Agreed, it will be great to see NL be more competitive in 1st grade, hopefully results there may have a trickle down effect to the lower grades. on paper it looked to be a pretty tough season from 13s to 1st grade for NL.

[SAPDADDY]

Agreed, it will be great to see NL be more competitive in 1st grade, hopefully results there may have a trickle down effect to the lower grades. on paper it looked to be a pretty tough season from 13s to 1st grade for NL.

It’ll help with first grade and that’s about it.

Finals predictions?

Jason konja what’s your tips?

[SAPDADDY]

Magic Vs Bay
First 2 games of the season very tight 1 goal separating the scores both times 3rd game was 5-0 in favour of the bay Magic having a few out that day I’m obviously going to lean towards Bay but I think the score might be like the first 2 encounters with both teams to be fit and firing to get that GF spot locked in
I’m tipping bay to hard to pick a score

Olympic Vs Azzurri
Love what Niko has done at Azzurri this season he is building something very good especially with his reserve grade side winning the minor premiership and the first grade side look solid have had some good games against Bay this season except for the obvious 10-1 game but finals are a different game
Have only watched Olympic when Bay has played them so can’t comment to much but they obviously beat the bay and pushed them hard in 1 of the games I think this game has the potential to go all the way into extra time and potentially penalties
I’m tipping Azzurri I think Niko will have the girls up for it

Love it mate!!

Is your partner going to NL next year with the rest of the bay A league players??

[Goatscheese]

Who is signing for NL do you have names or is it just Rumours like always ?

Always rumours, but NL is chasing and offering large amounts of money. No doubt some Bay players will follow their head coach to Magic

[SAPDADDY]

Who is signing for NL do you have names or is it just Rumours like always ?

Yeah mate the Jets girls all are

[matjpacker]

Rumours like always ?

The rumour mill is strong this year, the amount of cash we are allegedly throwing around is amazing! 🤯🤣

[BBscone]

The NPLW may as well be a Calcutta. Whomever buys the most allotments, wins the prize. It is a million miles away from being about Clubs and meaning something to win for a badge. All we see at the moment is mercenaries and wasted cash. Women's football is so important. The first Club that nails an identity and creates something meaningful establishes itself as the benchmark. Everything else currently feels forced.

[SAPDADDY]

The NPLW may as well be a Calcutta. Whomever buys the most allotments, wins the prize. It is a million miles away from being about Clubs and meaning something to win for a badge. All we see at the moment is mercenaries and wasted cash. Women's football is so important. The first Club that nails an identity and creates something meaningful establishes itself as the benchmark. Everything else currently feels forced.

Bring in a points system!!!!

[The Magician]

Bring in a points system!!!!

Yes, because that has worked so well in the Men's NPL. Quite simply there isn't enough "first grade standard" players to go around to avoid the blow out scores we are having at the moment. Some clubs go the "development" path, however, there comes a time when these ladies want to win, and player movement and recruitment is inevitable.

Winning coaches recruit. If you want to improve the competition we must recruit from a wider area including more players from Central Coast and North Sydney. The players coming through the Jets Youth are all 16 and younger, and in reality would struggle to depose some of the girls in the top 4 clubs from their starting spots.

[travellingman]

Yes, because that has worked so well in the Men's NPL. Quite simply there isn't enough "first grade standard" players to go around to avoid the blow out scores we are having at the moment. Some clubs go the "development" path, however, there comes a time when these ladies want to win, and player movement and recruitment is inevitable.

Winning coaches recruit. If you want to improve the competition we must recruit from a wider area including more players from Central Coast and North Sydney. The players coming through the Jets Youth are all 16 and younger, and in reality would struggle to depose some of the girls in the top 4 clubs from their starting spots.

Totally agree, there are not enough players of a standard for a Premier competition.
The better girls should be going and playing in the Sydney comp to maintain their standard. As these girls are what make up a good portion of the Jets W-league side. If they continue to play against inferior standard, they will not be competitive in the higher league.
It has shown with the Jets W-league results over the past few years.

[matjpacker]

The better girls should be going and playing in the Sydney comp to maintain their standard. As these girls are what make up a good portion of the Jets W-league side. If they continue to play against inferior standard, they will not be competitive in the higher league.
It has shown with the Jets W-league results over the past few years.

100%

I guess/wonder if there’s a bit of fear from the Club’s perspective to push the girls, especially the ones who live locally, down to Sydney due to potentially exposing them to “better opportunities” and having the players not return to the Jets… Contracts solve those issues, but I’m not familiar enough with how the Jets contract their players, whether it's a season at a time or multi-year deals.

[Bull fighter]

100%

I guess/wonder if there’s a bit of fear from the Club’s perspective to push the girls, especially the ones who live locally, down to Sydney due to potentially exposing them to “better opportunities” and having the players not return to the Jets… Contracts solve those issues, but I’m not familiar enough with how the Jets contract their players, whether it's a season at a time or multi-year deals.

Fairly sure its just a season at a time with only very select marquee players offered longer contracts, which would be less then a handful in their history.

[Goatscheese]

Anyone else have some tips for the weekend ? Potentially for all grades I’ve only watched ressies and firsts this season would be good to hear something about the youth grades

1st

Warners Bay
Olympic

Reserves

Azzurri
Olympic

17s

Adamstown
Warners

15s
Adamstown (Mainly because it is at Speers Point)
Magic (No matter who gets in 4th

13s
Adamstown
3rd and 4th not decided yet

[KITZ]

100%

I guess/wonder if there’s a bit of fear from the Club’s perspective to push the girls, especially the ones who live locally, down to Sydney due to potentially exposing them to “better opportunities” and having the players not return to the Jets… Contracts solve those issues, but I’m not familiar enough with how the Jets contract their players, whether it's a season at a time or multi-year deals.

Unless you live on the coast don't underestimate the travel load to play in Sydney, once you include that all your home games will be "away" games 2 hours + from home plus training there it is a significant cost and commitment, even if you are getting paid to play.

[matjpacker]

Unless you live on the coast don't underestimate the travel load to play in Sydney, once you include that all your home games will be "away" games 2 hours + from home plus training there it is a significant cost and commitment, even if you are getting paid to play.

Yeh, completely forgot about that side of things…and with the price of fuel at the moment! Ouch!

[ForeverRed]

Kirsty Fenton signs with Sydney fc, another loss for the jets

[Bull fighter]

Kirsty Fenton signs with Sydney fc, another loss for the jets

Makes sense, Jets are basically just a development squad for the Sydney and Melbourne teams.

[late_to_the_game]

Azzurri led at the 88 minute mark. They will be gutted.

[late_to_the_game]

And Azzurri player Jess Gentle scored on debut for the Knight's. She was not available for this game.

[SAPDADDY]

Tips for tomorrows Semi ?

Also the rumour mill is very strong on coaching changes and player movements anyone have any solid news ?

Cas, Tara and Lauren all going to NL, Lowe confirmed

Ryan swinkle coaching WB

Keelen back to maitland and has signed some Mariners girls

[2285]

Olympic 3 Magic 1.

[onlooker]

Cas, Tara and Lauren all going to NL, Lowe confirmed

Ryan swinkle coaching WB

Keelen back to maitland and has signed some Mariners girls

Have also heard WB coach going to Magic, Olympic coach moving into TD role and assistant taking over as head coach.

Haven’t seen any of this confirmed anywhere just mentioned as potential things in conversations.

[Not4theluv]

WB coach could be headed to NL also as an assistant to Cass similar to this year due to coaching paperwork or lack thereof - was heading to Magic until they enquired about the same paperwork so JC will be back at Magic next year. Not sure why they would be looking to move on from WB when they have had such a great year and are hot favourites and deservedly so to win next weeks GF to go with their minor premiership - Maybe the budget is bigger at NL and some of the players won't need to play for less money than they could get elsewhere just to make sure their captain coach wins the comp? NL don't seem to have learnt much from the last time they won/bought the title, hope it ends better for them this time round.

[Goatscheese]

WB coach could be headed to NL also as an assistant to Cass similar to this year due to coaching paperwork or lack thereof - was heading to Magic until they enquired about the same paperwork so JC will be back at Magic next year. Not sure why they would be looking to move on from WB when they have had such a great year and are hot favourites and deservedly so to win next weeks GF to go with their minor premiership - Maybe the budget is bigger at NL and some of the players won't need to play for less money than they could get elsewhere just to make sure their captain coach wins the comp? NL don't seem to have learnt much from the last time they won/bought the title, hope it ends better for them this time round.

From one of the girls I know she was told by NL that money would be no object last year when wanting to bring her over. She is staying at Olympic.

Not a surprise if Cas D is going over to NL along with some others, not only is the money there but Dad is at NL now too.

[Not4theluv]

That makes it interesting if Dad is there maybe won't need the WB coach as the assistant again.
Seems like NL already have enough coaches then.

[Bull fighter]

That makes it interesting if Dad is there maybe won't need the WB coach as the assistant again.
Seems like NL already have enough coaches then.

Dad won’t be coaching.

[SAPDADDY]

Dad won’t be coaching.

Daddy is a coach ‘mentor’

Lowe coaching, already been announced.
Hopefully mentoring can help him last the season

[SAPDADDY]

Tips for tomorrows Semi ?

Also the rumour mill is very strong on coaching changes and player movements anyone have any solid news ?

Your wife staying at WB with Tara p?

[W8 WATCHER]

She has another game to play this weekend and she is only focused on that.

What are we predicting for this weekend guys in all age groups we have the big Macedonian Vs Greek derby in ressies
And Wbay Vs Olympic Games have been great footballing Matches this season as for youth grades I don’t know so much about it

LOL JK
On a serious note, how many MACEDONIANS V GREEKS is there actually playing in those teams

[Bull fighter]

Daddy is a coach ‘mentor’

Lowe coaching, already been announced.
Hopefully mentoring can help him last the season

Greg is an excellent coach and does not require "mentoring", you obviously don't know the real story around his previous departure.

[sideline88]

She has another game to play this weekend and she is only focused on that.

What are we predicting for this weekend guys in all age groups we have the big Macedonian Vs Greek derby in ressies
And Wbay Vs Olympic Games have been great footballing Matches this season as for youth grades I donÂ’t know so much about it

13s Adamstown win 4-3 over Azzurri

15s Maitland to take the win on Pens over Adamstown

17s Adamstown to take the win 3-2 over Olympic

Res Olympic 2-1 over magic

1st Warners Bay 4-2 win over Olympic

[Not4theluv]

Agree Lowe is a great coach. Maybe Dad will mentor the WB coach if he moves to NL and help him obtain his badges so he can take over in the future. In saying that apparently Dad has already been with NL mentoring for a year and that doesn't seem to have helped any of the teams? Probably now makes sense as to why the players leaving WB and going to NL has been the worst kept secret in NNSW Football since the first round of the comp not even being completed.

[Goatscheese]

Pretty sure Olympic have a few and Magic have a couple I know of it’s the biggest rivalry in the NPLW doesn’t matter what age group

Particlurly since they are both from South Wallsend and Wallsend which had a rivalry when the WPL teams were there

[NewyGossip]

Hopefully BarTV cover the youth Grades this weekend also at speers the girls would love it
Any news if this will happen ?

[BBscone]

Agree Lowe is a great coach. Maybe Dad will mentor the WB coach if he moves to NL and help him obtain his badges so he can take over in the future. In saying that apparently Dad has already been with NL mentoring for a year and that doesn't seem to have helped any of the teams? Probably now makes sense as to why the players leaving WB and going to NL has been the worst kept secret in NNSW Football since the first round of the comp not even being completed.Didn't Cas Davis' old man play for NL back in their former 1st Div days and isn't he currently their Youth TD with Zane? Doesn't her brother play 1st grade for them? Cash or Family reunion?

[Goatscheese]

It's cash, family is why she started at WB but her and others wouldn't be moving without a cash incentive

[Goatscheese]

Well done to WB, let's see if the money being spent by more clubs will even up the competition or just see a new side become dominant.

[Meggsy]

1st Warners Bay 4-2 win over Olympic


Hope you had a wager on this result with TAB Sportsbet Pick The Score. Bang on the money!

[NewyGossip]

Bad end of the year for warners bay apparently they have lost the whole senior squad to other clubs not 1 player has signed with bay for next season
Will bay be the new NL

[Bull fighter]

Bad end of the year for warners bay apparently they have lost the whole senior squad to other clubs not 1 player has signed with bay for next season
Will bay be the new NL

Unfortunately it’s business as usual, same as the last 10 years for this competition.

Not enough first grade standard players for an 8 team WNPL competition and although players numbers have risen over the years that has been offset by the emergence of Women’s AFL, RL, RU & Cricket which for the most part offer much better conditions & renumeration then the poorly, bottom up funded game of Football.

[Goatscheese]

Bad end of the year for warners bay apparently they have lost the whole senior squad to other clubs not 1 player has signed with bay for next season
Will bay be the new NL

Money talks

[Not4theluv]

Money talks and great that NL should now be a much more competitive outfit in the senior space despite saying that they would not backtrack and make the same mistakes from a few years ago - but if a players good enough to be paid 20g for 12 games next year, do you need to take so many other players with you and decimate the old club where you just had such a successful season and who have been very good to you for a number of years? And what about the other players at NL that kept turning up week in week out despite the fact they were going to be on the receiving end of another loss, where do they go now? If you are getting paid that much surely you would be able to make such a difference to your new team that you don't need to bring so many others with you??

Can anyone confirm WB coach isn't following to NL he will be making the gatorade at Olympic next year?

[Goatscheese]

Money talks and great that NL should now be a much more competitive outfit in the senior space despite saying that they would not backtrack and make the same mistakes from a few years ago - but if a players good enough to be paid 20g for 12 games next year, do you need to take so many other players with you and decimate the old club where you just had such a successful season and who have been very good to you for a number of years? And what about the other players at NL that kept turning up week in week out despite the fact they were going to be on the receiving end of another loss, where do they go now? If you are getting paid that much surely you would be able to make such a difference to your new team that you don't need to bring so many others with you??

Can anyone confirm WB coach isn't following to NL he will be making the gatorade at Olympic next year?

Yes off to Oylmpic

[Blue_bird]

For the amount of money that you people seem to think we have - we must be rolling in it. First of all, no one is being paid 20 grand to play in the NPLW at NLFC. The available NPLW budget is exactly the same in 2023 as it was in 2022.
The players who are leaving Warners Bay are doing so for their own reasons and that's between them and WB, it's not up to anyone else to tell them what they should and shouldn't be doing with their own football career.
The present NL players will be retained at NLFC - they are part of the Eagles family and will be with us for as long as they choose - our women's program was down on numbers in 2022 and the new players who will be joining us will be adding to the team numbers not replacing anyone. The new players will offer our youth players who did turn up week in week out for their club, experience and wisdom and will contribute to our women's program, that will hopefully benefit all our players for years to come.

[RJSteakHouse]

Imagine being upset that a club put good foundations in place and people want to come there.

[Bull fighter]

Imagine being upset that a club put good foundations in place and people want to come there.

I'm very upset with your grammar, its either come here or go there please.

[Goatscheese]

The available NPLW budget is exactly the same in 2023 as it was in 2022.

Just going to spend it all in 2023 now, I know a number of players that were told "Money is no object" when approached to come play in 2023

[Not4theluv]

Not sure that approaching other clubs players for next year prior to the end off the first round of this years competition without your incoming coaches knowledge is what you call putting good foundations in place?

[SAPDADDY]

For the amount of money that you people seem to think we have - we must be rolling in it. First of all, no one is being paid 20 grand to play in the NPLW at NLFC. The available NPLW budget is exactly the same in 2023 as it was in 2022.
The players who are leaving Warners Bay are doing so for their own reasons and that's between them and WB, it's not up to anyone else to tell them what they should and shouldn't be doing with their own football career.
The present NL players will be retained at NLFC - they are part of the Eagles family and will be with us for as long as they choose - our women's program was down on numbers in 2022 and the new players who will be joining us will be adding to the team numbers not replacing anyone. The new players will offer our youth players who did turn up week in week out for their club, experience and wisdom and will contribute to our women's program, that will hopefully benefit all our players for years to come.


The players are leaving WB because the club can no longer financially support players on upwards of $400 a game.. They don’t care that the club who supported their wallets for years will be in disarray and may not exist after this turmoil.

NL speaks about players ‘playing for the badge’ and throws out the word ‘building’ in every second sentence. They are apparently cherishing loyal players who are sticking around yet don’t seem to care that the new ‘superstars’ signed don’t give a toss about the badge, loyalty or what NL is trying to build.. What legacy will it leave when they are once again paying big bucks for a trophy one year to then be a bottom cell dweller in 2-3 years AGAIN? I guess we should just call NL, New lambton knights.
Always re-building

[NewyGossip]

Who has signed for New Lambton but ? Does anyone actually know
Also who has signed for Olympic with the new Coach does anyone actually know ?
Have any clubs signed any players for next season would be good to hear transfers if there has been any

[Blue_bird]

"I know a number of players that were told "Money is no object" when approached to come play in 2023" let me guess it was your friend who was drinking down the pub with old mate's cousin twice removed????? Both our NPLW & NPLM programs have budgets.
"NL speaks about players ‘playing for the badge’ and throws out the word ‘building’ in every second sentence. They are apparently cherishing loyal players who are sticking around yet don’t seem to care that the new ‘superstars’ signed don’t give a toss about the badge, loyalty or what NL is trying to build.. What legacy will it leave when they are once again paying big bucks for a trophy one year to then be a bottom cell dweller in 2-3 years AGAIN? I guess we should just call NL, New lambton knights.
Always re-building" and this drivel..............
You all seem to be constantly concerned about what NL are doing.
If all the experts on this forum actually turned their "talents", because apparently everyone is an expert, to good instead of evil - Newcastle may actually end up with a really healthy, competitive NPLW competition which would benefit everyone.

[Not4theluv]

Correct DADDY although WB could certainly support the player (and other players) but decided on a different path moving forward as the asking price for next year was much higher again than this year for the player and the other players no longer wished to play for mates rates to help their mate - despite the cash sorry foundations at NL if WB had chosen to meet the payment requests all players would be defending their title at WB not at NL.

[RJSteakHouse]

Just going to spend it all in 2023 now, I know a number of players that were told "Money is no object" when approached to come play in 2023

Top 1 untrue things spoken today.

[Goatscheese]

"I know a number of players that were told "Money is no object" when approached to come play in 2023" let me guess it was your friend who was drinking down the pub with old mate's cousin twice removed?????

My fiancée was one of the ones told was that actually but go off.

[BBscone]

My fiancée was one of the ones told was that actually but go off. Money is no object at NL. Did they pay for their Boys end of season trip? They bought a bowlo. Who pays for the staff and management? Deep pockets. Maybe they want to become the Marconi of the NPL building their wealth off pokies. All makes sense if they can pull it off. More money in pokies than canteens.

[Jardelsimage]

Money is no object at NL. Did they pay for their Boys end of season trip? They bought a bowlo. Who pays for the staff and management? Deep pockets. Maybe they want to become the Marconi of the NPL building their wealth off pokies. All makes sense if they can pull it off. More money in pokies than canteens.

good luck to them, smart move taking over the club.

[Bremsstrahlung]

You live and die by your sword. You can slay or trip over it and impale yourself.

If NL want to spend money, they can. If they want to attract players from other clubs and win the comp, they can try. If they have the financial means, good luck to them. If it’s a sustainable model, perhaps other clubs should follow suit and look to implement certain aspects of what they are doing. If it’s not, they’ll soon run into trouble.

The point was raised about the girls that are having their spots taken (for want of using another phrase). I guess they use this as a lesson. NL could develop a reputation. Either positive, Eg good facilities, remuneration, foundations in place for sustainability and player want to play there long term. Or they can develop a reputation where they are not loyal, will replace any player without a thought, no sustainability (prem one year, spoon the next), and constant reshuffling of squads. Upcoming players surely think about that when making a decision.

If the way they operate is attractive, they will gain players. If it’s not attractive, they won’t. In terms of clubs, it’s survival of the fittest.



The competition longevity and competitiveness is another matter entirely. That’s not really individual clubs concern though. But, you’d like to think NNSWF and/or clubs are considering ways to stop the never ending cycle of the top 20 players gravitating towards 2 clubs every year, and not necessarily the same club.
As I’ve mentioned once before, some kind of draft or limit to the amount of Jets W players you can have was an idea to spread that elite talent, help develop the clubs/teams with that experience person in the squad. Clubs don’t have to. Obviously has its drawbacks like any idea with talent potentially leaving to Sydney. But it’s an idea nonetheless.

[onlooker]

Ryan Campbell back involved with the Jets academy, he has been announced as an assistant TD to GVE, wonder how that will play out with his involvement at Adamstown..

[RJSteakHouse]

Money is no object at NL. Did they pay for their Boys end of season trip? They bought a bowlo. Who pays for the staff and management? Deep pockets. Maybe they want to become the Marconi of the NPL building their wealth off pokies. All makes sense if they can pull it off. More money in pokies than canteens.

Confirmed. Heard the club covered all the Hungry Jacks and Steak Dinners. No wonder people are joining that sounds awesome!

[terry]

Confirmed. Heard the club covered all the Hungry Jacks and Steak Dinners. No wonder people are joining that sounds awesome!

So the club pays this from sponsors or regos?

[Goatscheese]

So the club pays this from sponsors or regos?

He is winding you up, for some reason this poster doesn't like the idea that people know NL are paying their players.

[RJSteakHouse]

He is winding you up, for some reason this poster doesn't like the idea that people know NL are paying their players.

It’s unbelievable the amount of money they’re throwing around. Apparently one of the players who my sons friends Aunties husband neighbour use to go to school with said each player is receiving Starlink routers? Pretty insane if they’re, atleast they can stream their loses on BARTV anytime anywhere right haha!

[onlooker]

It’s good to see some of the local players getting a look in at the Jets 1st Leah Puxty now Sophie Stapleford still some more spots left to fill I believe hopefully a few more local girls get a shot, it also shows our youth girls the opportunities are there.

[terry]

He is winding you up, for some reason this poster doesn't like the idea that people know NL are paying their players.

Oh for sure. I dont mind clubs splashing some fun cash.

I'd like to know where these extra funds are coming from since they couldnt afford much this year.

Thing about WBay, theyll always be champions of 2022 regardless of the reasons for the rise and fall.

[Goatscheese]

It’s unbelievable the amount of money they’re throwing around. Apparently one of the players who my sons friends Aunties husband neighbour use to go to school with said each player is receiving Starlink routers? Pretty insane if they’re, atleast they can stream their loses on BARTV anytime anywhere right haha!

lol, look everyone knows they are paying players even those who have identified themselves on here so we know they are on the NL committee have acknowledged it. Just let it go, no one is saying it is a bad thing to pay players just don't pretend it isn't happening.

[Goatscheese]

I'd like to know where these extra funds are coming from since they couldnt afford much this year.

Could they not afford it or did other clubs offer more and now they are raising the offers and for some helps that family members are now with the club

[NewyGossip]

Surely Lucy Jerram should be getting a call up to the jets has been a stand out player in the women’s league here for last 3 seasons

Also what’s the point of signing the jets players for next season they will come in half way through the competition I think it’s round 11 and just displace girls that have been playing for the first half of the year sad really

[onlooker]

Surely Lucy Jerram should be getting a call up to the jets has been a stand out player in the women’s league here for last 3 seasons

Also what’s the point of signing the jets players for next season they will come in half way through the competition I think it’s round 11 and just displace girls that have been playing for the first half of the year sad really

I think Lucy suffered a pretty bad leg injury in the semi against Olympic, but I do agree she is a quality player who should be looked at soon.


I think it adds quality to the competition, I don’t understand why they have to sit out for so long or at all for that matter. Do the players that go to Sydney, Melbourne and such have to do the same?

[NewyGossip]

I think Lucy suffered a pretty bad leg injury in the semi against Olympic, but I do agree she is a quality player who should be looked at soon.


I think it adds quality to the competition, I don’t understand why they have to sit out for so long or at all for that matter. Do the players that go to Sydney, Melbourne and such have to do the same?

Sydney and Melbourne comps are pro so they can play straight away
In Newcastle they can’t play after coming off a pro contract to an amateur league so grace period of 30 days
Good to see the top score of the comp and player of the comp get a gig more local girls surely
Lucy Jerram should have been in the jets over the last 2 seasons I don’t think her injury was bad at all so I’ve heard

[onlooker]

Sydney and Melbourne comps are pro so they can play straight away
In Newcastle they can’t play after coming off a pro contract to an amateur league so grace period of 30 days
Good to see the top score of the comp and player of the comp get a gig more local girls surely
Lucy Jerram should have been in the jets over the last 2 seasons I don’t think her injury was bad at all so I’ve heard

Well that clears up a few things for me, in regards to the grace period.
As for Jerram I was told ACL but hopefully that was incorrect as I do agree she deserves a crack.


I’m just glad to see them going for more girls from the local comp, should increase the supporter base at home games as you would think each club would be promoting more and encouraging more to get along.

[I know nothing]

Driving past Warners Bay of an afternoon the last few weeks and their pre season looks pretty spectacular. So many girls, and people around. Just wondering if everyone has started pre season and how are the teams looking?

Also canÂ’t wait for the Jets to kick off this afternoon. LetÂ’s go girls!!!