2024 NPL Men's

[Hurricane]

New Lambton 1-0 Lakes
Maitland 7-2 Adamstown

[onlooker]

Adam Hughes confirmed as Maitland?s head coach from 2025 and director of football for both the male and female programs.

[Captain_Carl]

GVE to Belswans in 2025

[Captain_Carl]

Cooks Hill for Bolchy

[Hurricane]

Who is the new coach at Valo captain Carl

[Alton]

Who is the new coach at Valo captain Carl
There isn?t many options left on the merry go round

[ForeverRed]

GVE to Belswans in 2025
Incorrect

[magician]

Jaffas can only hope BK isn?t out for a long period of time

[2285]

Jaffas can only hope BK isn?t out for a long period of time

I think his wife gave birth this weeknd/week
So won’t be long term I’d suggest

[WOW2.0]

6-0 now that's unexpected 😱

[Hunter403]

6-0 now that's unexpected 😱

Stewards called in to swab them

[Alton]

Stewards called in to swab them

Some real attitude issues at Jaffas

[Stanley]

Some real attitude issues at Jaffas

I thought so as well

[fozphantom]

Some real attitude issues at Jaffas


I thought so as well

fish rots from the head first

[Yesk21]

Did hear Bolchy might end up at Belswans if they get promoted as expected.

If this is true. Rhys Cooper will be belswans first signing

[Alton]

If this is true. Rhys Cooper will be belswans first signing

Then Read then ??,,,

[Fairgo]

If Papas gets suspended this competition has become a joke. If an official can say ?that is what I thought he said, being some distance away (without 100% certainty) and with witnesses confirming it was not said. This should be squashed straight away to allow him to play. I do not support official abuse but this has become ridiculous and ruining the game.

[The Hacker]

If Papas gets suspended this competition has become a joke. If an official can say ?that is what I thought he said, being some distance away (without 100% certainty) and with witnesses confirming it was not said. This should be squashed straight away to allow him to play. I do not support official abuse but this has become ridiculous and ruining the game.

Well we need to rename the thread to ?A Joke? cause he got 6 weeks according to The Herald

[Fairgo]

Well I hope commonsense prevails and it is appealed and overturned.

[Allday]

Well I hope commonsense prevails and it is appealed and overturned.

I?m hearing through the grapevine that he said something along the lines of ?I was ****ing kicked?

If that?s the case then that is rediculous

[Fairgo]

I?m hearing through the grapevine that he said something along the lines of ?I was ****ing kicked?

If that?s the case then that is rediculous

Yes that is what I heard from people that witnessed it and they said they were shocked he got a red. But the linesman THOUGHT he said ?your a ****ing p*ick?.

[Allday]

Yes that is what I heard from people that witnessed it and they said they were shocked he got a red. But the linesman THOUGHT he said ?your a ****ing p*ick?.

He said she said sort of situation, but if there is witnesses I?m sure that will play a part if the Linesmen ?thought? he said something that he didn?t say.

Going off the track record I think northern back their referees to the hill. Be interesting what unfolds if they do challenge it

[Stanley]

Yes that is what I heard from people that witnessed it and they said they were shocked he got a red. But the linesman THOUGHT he said ?your a ****ing p*ick?.

Please, if you think he did nothing wrong, you must be delusional. Let?s not make this a Kale Bradberry coverup, version 2.

[Hurricane]

Dino Faj didn't get off with witness statements

[Fairgo]

Please, if you think he did nothing wrong, you must be delusional. Let?s not make this a Kale Bradberry coverup, version 2.

Ha ha what is the delusion? The linesman has reported something that was not said and what he thought he heard from 10-15 meters away. There are witnesses willing to support what was clearly said including Magic supporters from what I have heard. Officials make errors also they are only human. Players should have rights too. He was not sent for swearing but calling an official a name which did not happen by account from people there that witnessed it. If every player was sent for swearing there would be 10-15 players sent off every game. 6 weeks really!

[Taffy]

If every player was sent for swearing there would be 10-15 players sent off every game.

Only for the first week, they'd learn quick

[Alton]

He said she said sort of situation, but if there is witnesses I?m sure that will play a part if the Linesmen ?thought? he said something that he didn?t say.

Going off the track record I think northern back their referees to the hill. Be interesting what unfolds if they do challenge it

If the Fed keep letting players off with reduced or no suspension at all they may as well rip up the Zero Tolerance campaign, players aren?t doing the right thing because others have got off lightly, stick to the 6 weeks and things will improve

[Allday]

If the Fed keep letting players off with reduced or no suspension at all they may as well rip up the Zero Tolerance campaign, players aren?t doing the right thing because others have got off lightly, stick to the 6 weeks and things will improve


Don?t disagree with that at all, but if players are getting accused of saying something that they apparently didn?t say all because the linesmen ?thought? that?s what he heard not ?what? he heard then there needs to be fair justice.
In a court of law you can?t charge someone because it was ?thought? they had said or did something.
That?s the difference in this situation if the facts are true that have been stated.

[Largesse]

If the Fed keep letting players off with reduced or no suspension at all they may as well rip up the Zero Tolerance campaign, players aren?t doing the right thing because others have got off lightly, stick to the 6 weeks and things will improve

As an extension, to avoid misunderstandings, don't swear at others/at all on the pitch? You don't keep your job if you disagree with someone and call them an expletive, how about transferring that to football? Take kids to to senior matches and they hear all the unnecessary language shouted, think it's part of the game and then this transfers down to youth football and things start to fester.

[Allday]

As an extension, to avoid misunderstandings, don't swear at others/at all on the pitch? You don't keep your job if you disagree with someone and call them an expletive, how about transferring that to football? Take kids to to senior matches and they hear all the unnecessary language shouted, think it's part of the game and then this transfers down to youth football and things start to fester.

Won?t have teams available to play if that was the case.
Consistency is what is needed one way or another

[Fairgo]

If the Fed keep letting players off with reduced or no suspension at all they may as well rip up the Zero Tolerance campaign, players aren?t doing the right thing because others have got off lightly, stick to the 6 weeks and things will improve

So players do not have rights! From what I heard the linesman on his report said he called him a f***en prick the player and witnesses deny this and as said he said I got f***en kicked. I can understand when you say these out loud the linesman could miss heard/interpreted what was said as he was some distance away. I think some of the comments may have hidden agendas. As I recall a Magic player man handled a referee but got off as commonsense prevailed. 100% agree with Zero tolerance and have full respect for the officials. But I think this is a bit over the top. It has to go both ways

[Fairgo]

As an extension, to avoid misunderstandings, don't swear at others/at all on the pitch? You don't keep your job if you disagree with someone and call them an expletive, how about transferring that to football? Take kids to to senior matches and they hear all the unnecessary language shouted, think it's part of the game and then this transfers down to youth football and things start to fester.

You nailed it in your comment You don't keep your job if you disagree with someone and call them an expletive, That is the issue by all accounts of what has been said the official was not called an expletive. In regard to swearing you will need to lock kids up at home and not turn on the tv or take them to shops, or an NRL games or send them to school or allow them to work. There is swearing in every day life unfortunately not sure what you do about it.

[The Hacker]

Any truth to the rumour that the Federation said No to Adamstown to sign an emergency goal keeper with their 3 senior keepers out injured. Looks like the U18 keeper will have to play 2 games or the U16 keeper will have to play reserve grade. Could be a tough weekend for the buds
Find it a very stiff decision if true

[Luke Littler]

Everything you have said Fairgo ? is what you have heard ?. Unless you heard it yourself it?s pretty hard to make comments on hearsay 🤷*♂️

[Stanley]

You nailed it in your comment You don't keep your job if you disagree with someone and call them an expletive, That is the issue by all accounts of what has been said the official was not called an expletive. In regard to swearing you will need to lock kids up at home and not turn on the tv or take them to shops, or an NRL games or send them to school or allow them to work. There is swearing in every day life unfortunately not sure what you do about it.

I hear the linesman had a witness come forward backing his account of the incident.

[Alton]

I hear the linesman had a witness come forward backing his account of the incident.

Fed have to start supporting and believing referees FFS otherwise they will walk away, before we know it there will be witnesses saying it wasn?t a penalty 😀

[Taffy]

Any truth to the rumour that the Federation said No to Adamstown to sign an emergency goal keeper with their 3 senior keepers out injured. Looks like the U18 keeper will have to play 2 games or the U16 keeper will have to play reserve grade. Could be a tough weekend for the buds
Find it a very stiff decision if true

Last time that U18 keeper played 1st grade he kept a clean sheet, so may not be too bad, have to see if the players in front of him will protect him or not

[Bremsstrahlung]

Fed have to start supporting and believing referees FFS otherwise they will walk away, before we know it there will be witnesses saying it wasn?t a penalty ��

Yeh. It’s tricky.

If the assistant hears something and flags it as dissent/abuse. You have to trust that statement of events. There’s not really any reason to blatantly make something up. Fed should back it IF Assistant is sure of the version of events.

If there’s doubt about what’s said, that’s when it becomes tricky. Regardless, the language and nature of the incident probably warrants dissent and a week off is probably a compromise between extending punishment for details and just leaving it as an on field incident.

What we don’t want is a precedent where any alleged verbal abuse of referees is met with a he said, she said type argument.

We don’t have microphones like ALM or other competitions where we get audio of incidents, so these all come down to referee reports and any neutral witnesses/ or opposition witnesses supporting defendant would probably be acceptable.


It’s hard. If you don’t back a referee, you lose them. But if there’s doubt and assistant THINKS or SOUNDED LIKE, then that’s some vague language and you probably can’t send somebody off because you THINK something happened. You don’t want a referee being abused and you don’t want a player wrongfully suspended.

[anfield]

In my experience. Alot of players tend to blow up and swear after a bad challenge. I will add they swear when decisions don't go their way.

I support the zero tolerance on Referee abuse, but at the same time more needs to be done on player protection for bad challenges. If the punishments were to increase on the challenges, players wouldn't get as frustrated on the pitch Imp.

Sometimes you see a really bad challenge and the player gets a red card and possibly 3 to 4 games. It could also result in an injury to an opposition player. Yet a player may be sent off and given 6 weeks for swearing.

For mine greater consistency on suspensions and balances for offences needs to occur.

[Fairgo]

Yeh. It?s tricky.

If the assistant hears something and flags it as dissent/abuse. You have to trust that statement of events. There?s not really any reason to blatantly make something up. Fed should back it IF Assistant is sure of the version of events.

If there?s doubt about what?s said, that?s when it becomes tricky. Regardless, the language and nature of the incident probably warrants dissent and a week off is probably a compromise between extending punishment for details and just leaving it as an on field incident.

What we don?t want is a precedent where any alleged verbal abuse of referees is met with a he said, she said type argument.

We don?t have microphones like ALM or other competitions where we get audio of incidents, so these all come down to referee reports and any neutral witnesses/ or opposition witnesses supporting defendant would probably be acceptable.


It?s hard. If you don?t back a referee, you lose them. But if there?s doubt and assistant THINKS or SOUNDED LIKE, then that?s some vague language and you probably can?t send somebody off because you THINK something happened. You don?t want a referee being abused and you don?t want a player wrongfully suspended.
100% agree. Just to be clear at no point has it been suggested the linesman has made it up. Just a case he has genuinely assumed what was said and by all witnesses account has made an error. That happens, deal with it fairly, honestly and move on.

[Fairgo]

Everything you have said Fairgo ? is what you have heard ?. Unless you heard it yourself it?s pretty hard to make comments on hearsay ��*♂️

Not hearsay, I have spoken to a witness that was there who heard it all and has no association to the player or the club. They were bewildered as to why he was sent.

[Fairgo]

I hear the linesman had a witness come forward backing his account of the incident.

BS

[Thomas477]

BS

I?ve heard that the assistant is reconsidering whether or not what they heard was correct, their beard may have blocked their ears. :gent:

[ExWhistleMan]

Yes that is what I heard from people that witnessed it and they said they were shocked he got a red. But the linesman THOUGHT he said ?your a ****ing p*ick?.


So your story is that the player is stating he said 'I was ****ing kicked' yet you watch the BarTV coverage and he wasn't even remotely close to being kicked....... doesn't really pass the pub test.

I also assume your witness is one of the few people you can see standing on that side of the field? Otherwise how would they know what was said with such confidence?

[Allday]

So your story is that the player is stating he said 'I was ****ing kicked' yet you watch the BarTV coverage and he wasn't even remotely close to being kicked....... doesn't really pass the pub test.

I also assume your witness is one of the few people you can see standing on that side of the field? Otherwise how would they know what was said with such confidence?

If you pause the video on 49:03 of the bar tv match clock you will see there is clearly contact. Stewards even stumble after the contact.
Was it soft? Yes, did the number 6 overreact yes. But to reply to your statement there was clear contact.
Maybe you need to head to specsavers or change out of your red shirt.
I suppose you?re also going to say that wells didn?t touch the ref in his incident?

[Allday]

So your story is that the player is stating he said 'I was ****ing kicked' yet you watch the BarTV coverage and he wasn't even remotely close to being kicked....... doesn't really pass the pub test.

I also assume your witness is one of the few people you can see standing on that side of the field? Otherwise how would they know what was said with such confidence?

And to add to that stupid comment, if you had your glasses on there is a group of 8 people one in a magic tracksuit right where the incident happened

[Taffy]

Valentine have told everyone that the new Head Coach will be announced at their upcoming midseason fundraiser. Anyone have an idea who it is?

[Alton]

Valentine have told everyone that the new Head Coach will be announced at their upcoming midseason fundraiser. Anyone have an idea who it is?

Law

[Barry Dawson]

Gomez and GVE

[Stanley]

BS

Why is it BS, doesn’t seem like a fairgo to me.

[AVB]

Valentine have told everyone that the new Head Coach will be announced at their upcoming midseason fundraiser. Anyone have an idea who it is?

They threw the kitchen sink at Cooks Hills Coach this week. He turned them down.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Lakes v Cooks
Res 2-4
1st 2-7

Good afternoon for the boys

[Killa]

Valentine have told everyone that the new Head Coach will be announced at their upcoming midseason fundraiser. Anyone have an idea who it is?

It's their U13s coach i think.

[Taffy]

It's their U13s coach i think.

Current U16s coach, will be interesting to see how he goes, never coached seniors before

[straightred88]

Current U16s coach, will be interesting to see how he goes, never coached seniors before

Huge call by the club

[Taffy]

Huge call by the club

Either be the best thing for the club or the worst decision ever made. In saying all that good on the club for giving someone different a go rather than the usual merry-go-round.

[magician]

Papas ban downgraded to 2 games
Hopefully the officials take the other 4 games and have a rest

[Alton]

Papas ban downgraded to 2 games
Hopefully the officials take the other 4 games and have a rest

This zero tolerance campaign is not working when player after player appeal and get off, the match officials need support not humiliation

[Allday]

This zero tolerance campaign is not working when player after player appeal and get off, the match officials need support not humiliation

This is the first successful appeal of ?match offical abuse? since they have brought in the zero tolerance policy?

[Stanley]

This is the first successful appeal of ?match offical abuse? since they have brought in the zero tolerance policy?

What about pre zero tolerance policy. Kale Bradberry getting off last year was an absolute joke and guess what, it’s another mystery independent witness that has come forward to save Jaffas. Whatever happened to the respect referees campaign, certainly no respect shown by Pappas and not to signal Reece out it’s across the whole competition. Let’s start respecting referees decisions and back them.

[Alton]

What about pre zero tolerance policy. Kale Bradberry getting off last year was an absolute joke and guess what, it’s another mystery independent witness that has come forward to save Jaffas. Whatever happened to the respect referees campaign, certainly no respect shown by Pappas and not to signal Reece out it’s across the whole competition. Let’s start respecting referees decisions and back them.

The whole thing is a joke Stan

[Allday]

What about pre zero tolerance policy. Kale Bradberry getting off last year was an absolute joke and guess what, it’s another mystery independent witness that has come forward to save Jaffas. Whatever happened to the respect referees campaign, certainly no respect shown by Pappas and not to signal Reece out it’s across the whole competition. Let’s start respecting referees decisions and back them.

From my understanding there was 4 neutral witnesses come forward.

Pappas has been handed a 2 game suspension for offensive language for using the word f**k which is a different offence to match offical abuse which is under the zero tolerance policy. Jaffas have appealed that the linesmen has misheard what he said. Downgrading from abuse to offensive language which clearly they have proven beyond reasonable doubt with the cooperation of the referees involved as they are involved in the appeal process.

[Alton]

From my understanding there was 4 neutral witnesses come forward.

Pappas has been handed a 2 game suspension for offensive language for using the word f**k which is a different offence to match offical abuse which is under the zero tolerance policy. Jaffas have appealed that the linesmen has misheard what he said. Downgrading from abuse to offensive language which clearly they have proven beyond reasonable doubt with the cooperation of the referees involved as they are involved in the appeal process.

And every time a ref sends off a player as part of Zero tolerance the witnesses will emerge, Fed have set a precedent now, so much for supporting officials

[Stanley]

From my understanding there was 4 neutral witnesses come forward.

Pappas has been handed a 2 game suspension for offensive language for using the word f**k which is a different offence to match offical abuse which is under the zero tolerance policy. Jaffas have appealed that the linesmen has misheard what he said. Downgrading from abuse to offensive language which clearly they have proven beyond reasonable doubt with the cooperation of the referees involved as they are involved in the appeal process.

That would be the sum of all the neutral spectators at the game.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Would be curious to find out how one is determined to be a "neutral witness"? Given they need to be unaligned to a club and yet also care enough about a player of said club to send in a statement/appear at a disciplinary hearing.

[Alton]

Would be curious to find out how one is determined to be a "neutral witness"? Given they need to be unaligned to a club and yet also care enough about a player of said club to send in a statement/appear at a disciplinary hearing.

Spot on second class, it?s all garbage, no such thing as a neutral other than the lady walking her dog outside the fence

[northern_swan]

At the end of the day, the “Northern NSW Football Sometimes Tolerance Policy” has been an abject failure from the start.
Within the last couple of months we have seen:
* A Magic player suspended, then (quite rightly) exonerated for murdering a referee/putting hands on a referee to mitigate potential injury to both parties
* A rosebuds player hit for six for bantering with the Maitland bench, followed by said bench ratting him out to the linesman
* A rosebud coach not even facing examination by the powers that be for 90 mins + of disgraceful abuse towards match officials which was clearly audible on not one, but two bartv broadcasts from lmrff.
* A Jaffas player exonerated on the basis of statements of 4 blokes on the tins on the hill who are adamant the player said “I was ****ing kicked” as opposed to saying the ref was “a ****ing prick”, which, in contexts, both statements would come under the guise of referee abuse

I honestly don’t think the referees know what constitutes abuse, or how to handle it. Further, I don’t think Northern have figured out a framework for identifying & managing match day incidents. Bartv is filming every NPL first & reserve grade game. High time northern review the footage.

[Stanley]

At the end of the day, the “Northern NSW Football Sometimes Tolerance Policy” has been an abject failure from the start.
Within the last couple of months we have seen:
* A Magic player suspended, then (quite rightly) exonerated for murdering a referee/putting hands on a referee to mitigate potential injury to both parties
* A rosebuds player hit for six for bantering with the Maitland bench, followed by said bench ratting him out to the linesman
* A rosebud coach not even facing examination by the powers that be for 90 mins + of disgraceful abuse towards match officials which was clearly audible on not one, but two bartv broadcasts from lmrff.
* A Jaffas player exonerated on the basis of statements of 4 blokes on the tins on the hill who are adamant the player said “I was ****ing kicked” as opposed to saying the ref was “a ****ing prick”, which, in contexts, both statements would come under the guise of referee abuse

I honestly don’t think the referees know what constitutes abuse, or how to handle it. Further, I don’t think Northern have figured out a framework for identifying & managing match day incidents. Bartv is filming every NPL first & reserve grade game. High time northern review the footage.

Spot on, couldn’t agree more.

[Taffy]

At the end of the day, the ?Northern NSW Football Sometimes Tolerance Policy? has been an abject failure from the start.
Within the last couple of months we have seen:
* A Magic player suspended, then (quite rightly) exonerated for murdering a referee/putting hands on a referee to mitigate potential injury to both parties
* A rosebuds player hit for six for bantering with the Maitland bench, followed by said bench ratting him out to the linesman
* A rosebud coach not even facing examination by the powers that be for 90 mins + of disgraceful abuse towards match officials which was clearly audible on not one, but two bartv broadcasts from lmrff.
* A Jaffas player exonerated on the basis of statements of 4 blokes on the tins on the hill who are adamant the player said ?I was ****ing kicked? as opposed to saying the ref was ?a ****ing prick?, which, in contexts, both statements would come under the guise of referee abuse

I honestly don?t think the referees know what constitutes abuse, or how to handle it. Further, I don?t think Northern have figured out a framework for identifying & managing match day incidents. Bartv is filming every NPL first & reserve grade game. High time northern review the footage.

It's been an abject failure because Northern are happy to go after kids and players from lesser clubs, but afraid to hold the bigger clubs and players to account. Should point out that the rosebuds player at his hearing had the Maitland coach and 2 players on the bench put in statements to defend the player as well.

[northern_swan]

Should point out that the rosebuds player at his hearing had the Maitland coach and 2 players on the bench put in statements to defend the player as well.

Wasn’t aware of that part. Makes the Sometimes Tolerance Policy look even worse if that’s the case.

[Killa]

My issue is the lack of consistency across all competitions enforcing it. Few ZL games I've seen they just let it slide and don't bother but then a few other games they're particularly anal about it.

For example on Sunday for Croatia v Croudace Bay. Crabs Ressie player correctly sent off for calling opposition player a Fat C**t but then Croatia coach giving both barrels to somebody in the second half and calling them a C**t which was heard by everybody goes unpunished

If it is going to be enforced it shouldn't just be as you feel like it. All in or not at all.

[Thomas477]

My issue is the lack of consistency across all competitions enforcing it. Few ZL games I've seen they just let it slide and don't bother but then a few other games they're particularly anal about it.

For example on Sunday for Croatia v Croudace Bay. Crabs Ressie player correctly sent off for calling opposition player a Fat C**t but then Croatia coach giving both barrels to somebody in the second half and calling them a C**t which was heard by everybody goes unpunished

If it is going to be enforced it shouldn't just be as you feel like it. All in or not at all.

It was only brought in for northern comps wasn’t it? Zones still regulate zone leageu

[straightred88]

It was only brought in for northern comps wasn’t it? Zones still regulate zone leageu

Think they following suit.

[Taffy]

Now we get to see if Northern will hold up their rules looking at the suspension Register, Kahibah Reserves have now had 2 players send off for Ref Abuse. Let's see if Northern are going to remove the 6 points

1854

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Edgeworth 6-0 Lakes
New Lambton 0-4 Olympic
Cooks Hill 1-3 Maitland
Valentine 0-2 Lambton
Weston 3-0 Adamstown
Magic 2-0 Charlestown

[2285]

[QUOTE=Taffy;274818]Now we get to see if Northern will hold up their rules looking at the suspension Register, Kahibah Reserves have now had 2 players send off for Ref Abuse. Let's see if Northern are going to remove the 6 points

1854[/Please excuse my ignorance but is this on the wrong page ? Will potentially 6 point loss effect promotion?
Don’t know points table ..will this potentially deny belwsns of promotion ?

[chook]

It's carnage at the track after 40. Spot on MZF almost. 4 goals. But unfortunately 4 goals to the home team.

[Two tone]

Yep chook it was carnage.
Not a NPL thing but check out the show on Optus about Australian football.

[Stanley]

Interesting couple of weeks coming up in the NPL, who’s it going to be, Jaffas or Magic ????

[Taffy]

[QUOTE=Taffy;274818]Now we get to see if Northern will hold up their rules looking at the suspension Register, Kahibah Reserves have now had 2 players send off for Ref Abuse. Let's see if Northern are going to remove the 6 points

1854[/Please excuse my ignorance but is this on the wrong page ? Will potentially 6 point loss effect promotion?
Don?t know points table ..will this potentially deny belwsns of promotion ?

Well it is Kahibah Reserves that should be getting the 6 point deduction, so would have no affect on BelSwans 1st grade.

[Devon Sangas]

I think it will finish like this:

Magic
Lambton
Edgy
Charlestown
Olympic
Valentine
Cooks Hill
Weston
Maitland
New Lambton
Adamstown
Lakes

GF will be Edgy vs Lambton or Charlestown vs Lambton

[Taffy]

The more exciting matches will be that of Adamstown battling to stay up

[W8 WATCHER]

The more exciting matches will be that of Adamstown battling to stay up

agree with that,
sacking a coach for 2 bad performances, replacing a coach with 10 bad performances:deadhorse:
unfortunately, its doom day now for a proud club, i don't think they can beat any of the 2,3 or 4 in NL1 now.
could be wrong

[Alton]

Did anyone think it was disrespectful from Jaffas to downplay the minor premiership?

[ForeverRed]

Did anyone think it was disrespectful from Jaffas to downplay the minor premiership?
No, it?s not ever day you get to perform on the big stage, as a coach it?s nice to come first but as Tanch stated people only remember who won the GF,

[magician]

Did anyone think it was disrespectful from Jaffas to downplay the minor premiership?

Only did that cause they choked hard

[ForeverRed]

Only did that cause they choked hard
A bit like magic in the cup game

[Stanley]

A bit like magic in the cup game

Correct, Magic did choke in the cup game. I’m not taking sides but correct me if I’m wrong I didn’t see the Magic coach downplaying the loss, and by the way Jaffas aren’t out of the premiership race yet. I think Alton’s comment on the Jaffas being disrespectful is spot on.

[Bremsstrahlung]

You know, it wouldn?t hurt to have some rivalry in the local game.

It?s pretty sterile now.

Olympic vs Magic was the biggest day of the year.

You longed to play Magic or Olympic at their home, just to silence the supporters. There was something very special about those games.




A little bit of healthy banter/rivalry is good for the league imo.

Bring on the ?nobody remembers the minor premiers?. If it fires Magic up to win the grand final over
Jaffas it would be great theatre.
The season is still going. Once it?s over, everyone can go back to congratulating and patting people on the back.

Until then, I?m all for the mind games.



*all within reason of course.

[ForeverRed]

You know, it wouldn?t hurt to have some rivalry in the local game.

It?s pretty sterile now.

Olympic vs Magic was the biggest day of the year.

You longed to play Magic or Olympic at their home, just to silence the supporters. There was something very special about those games.




A little bit of healthy banter/rivalry is good for the league imo.

Bring on the ?nobody remembers the minor premiers?. If it fires Magic up to win the grand final over
Jaffas it would be great theatre.
The season is still going. Once it?s over, everyone can go back to congratulating and patting people on the back.

Until then, I?m all for the mind games.



*all within reason of course.
You?re right, teams hated each other but then we?d all have a beer afterwards, nowadays they cuddle each other then share a latte

[Taffy]

Did anyone think it was disrespectful from Jaffas to downplay the minor premiership?

It's probably because he is now not going to finish top after only winning 1 in the last 5 games. Just sour grapes because they may not be proclaimed Premiers.

[Taffy]

people only remember who won the GF,

Even then people don't remember. Without looking up how many people remember who won the 2014 GF

[WOW2.0]

Even then people don't remember. Without looking up how many people remember who won the 2014 GF

Wish we could give Thumbs Up to comments!

But just wanted to add, I also wouldn't remember who won the Premier League, or the A-League in 2014 either :P


Sentiments: Banter is good, we need more of it!

[2ndclasscitizen]

Edgy v CHUFC

1st 1-3
Res 1-5

[2285]

Cooks hill definitely seem to be doing it the right way
Improving season by season giving young blokes a go

Hopefully the greedy clubs don’t come looking ��

[2ndclasscitizen]

Valo on the ass end of an asswhooping

[ForeverRed]

Valo on the ass end of an asswhooping

Magics would be embarrassed to call off their ground on the weekend after 2 drops of rain, or was it called purposely 🤷*♂️

[WOW2.0]

Magics would be embarrassed to call off their ground on the weekend after 2 drops of rain, or was it called purposely 🤷*♂️

I saw photos of the pitch in the morning and it was clearly a swamp

Would it have been ok after a few hours of sunshine, I don't know...but it was "under water" that morning.

Photo was on the competition's FB page. Given the result last night though, hard to imagine Magic had to be worried about playing that game (9-2 scoreline)

Poor Valo seems to have fallen apart since their head of football signed for Maitland (Just my personal observation); hopefully they bounce back.

[northern_swan]

Magics would be embarrassed to call off their ground on the weekend after 2 drops of rain, or was it called purposely ��*♂️

Doubt they would have called it purposely, they had a networking event planned according to socials. As good as everything outside the field fence is amenities wise, the ground itself at Wanderers Oval (inside & outside the Magic Park facility) is pretty dicey at the best of times. District park was the same before the Knights COE was built.

[Lofty]

Magics would be embarrassed to call off their ground on the weekend after 2 drops of rain, or was it called purposely ��*♂️

Imagine waking up this sour every morning. Must be tiring.

[Taffy]

Magics would be embarrassed to call off their ground on the weekend after 2 drops of rain, or was it called purposely 🤷*♂️

If the former, then the 2mm of rain that fell shows how poor the ground is, certainly not worthy of hosting any finals these days.

[Alton]

What about the player merry go round rumours out there or should it be mercenary go round rumours

[magician]

What about the player merry go round rumours out there or should it be mercenary go round rumours

Care to elaborate

[Taffy]

Newcastle Herald reporting that PPS will be scrapped in favour of a principle's roster, whatever that means. Probably no major change except that clubs with money can spend more on more players.

[WOW2.0]

Newcastle Herald reporting that PPS will be scrapped in favour of a principle's roster, whatever that means. Probably no major change except that clubs with money can spend more on more players.

I'm not a Herald subscriber, but the article for anyone who is:
https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8734820/northern-nsw-football-to-scrap-npl-player-points-system-for-2025/

[ForeverRed]

Newcastle Herald reporting that PPS will be scrapped in favour of a principle's roster, whatever that means. Probably no major change except that clubs with money can spend more on more players.

The original points system at the beginning of NPL was perfect, it would have worked for all clubs but 3 clubs didn?t like it because they couldn?t spend big so northern changed it to what it is now, pointless, pardon the pun,

[Taffy]

The original points system at the beginning of NPL was perfect, it would have worked for all clubs but 3 clubs didn?t like it because they couldn?t spend big so northern changed it to what it is now, pointless, pardon the pun,

And then Northern are wondering why player spend is so high.

[Stanley]

And then Northern are wondering why player spend is so high.

Don’t know what the big deal is, as in life, the ones with the money have earned the right to spend it as they please.

[Taffy]

The player spend a lot of which is helped funded by kids is what is keeping players out of the game

Northern have a stated goal of wanting Northern players playing in the Brisbane Olympics need to find ways to make the game more accessible rather than losing talented athletes to other much cheaper codes.

[northern_swan]

It is possible to have 18's teams play the same opposition (most of the time) on match day without having to recouple 18's to Senior NPL/NL1, it just depends on whether the Football Operations team have the knowledge and tools available to do it.

[Stanley]

Care to elaborate

Pidddo, Pettit, Bradbery, Hoole, Pappas reuniting with Pascoe at Charlestown.

[Taffy]

It is possible to have 18's teams play the same opposition (most of the time) on match day without having to recouple 18's to Senior NPL/NL1, it just depends on whether the Football Operations team have the knowledge and tools available to do it.

The most of the time should be the key, aim for most of the time and in the few cases where it won't work clubs just need to lump it. May only be 3 or 4 match days where it doesn't happen.

[Doopche]

Pidddo, Pettit, Bradbery, Hoole, Pappas reuniting with Pascoe at Charlestown.

Starting an all age team are they?

[Alton]

Starting an all age team are they?
Good luck to any young guys blooded this year

[matjpacker]

Starting an all age team are they?

Gold! Hahahaha

[W8 WATCHER]

Pidddo, Pettit, Bradbery, Hoole, Pappas reuniting with Pascoe at Charlestown.

piddo leaving no surprise there,
1200 per game, and still couldn't wait to get out of there

[WOW2.0]

Just saw that tomorrow is Roy O'Donovan's last game for Sydney Olympic...wonder if he'll be joining a local club now :)

[BP Super Dynamos]

Just saw that tomorrow is Roy O'Donovan's last game for Sydney Olympic...wonder if he'll be joining a local club now :)

I've heard he's joining Newcastle Olympic

[Blueboy]

I've heard he's joining Newcastle Olympic

Heard Olympic are paying him unders . Only 2200 a game 🤪

[Stanley]

Jaffas were terrible yesterday, they need to improve if they are any chance of beating Charlestown next week

[namwob99]

Feutz certainly knows where the goals are.
Geez that's an impressive haul in what, half a season?

[Taffy]

Feutz certainly knows where the goals are.
Geez that's an impressive haul in what, half a season?

It is a good haul, half the season, most goals. Wonder if the Jets are talking to him

[Stanley]

It is a good haul, half the season, most goals. Wonder if the Jets are talking to him

Training every day and in the company of professional footballers Feutz from Edgeworth and Wells from Magic can only improve and easily play a part at the Jets. Stanton, how about you have a look in your own back yard.

[Alton]

Training every day and in the company of professional footballers Feutz from Edgeworth and Wells from Magic can only improve and easily play a part at the Jets. Stanton, how about you have a look in your own back yard.
Fair call Stan, I have watched Wells only twice but was easily the best player on the field on both occasions, wonder if Zane has any input in regards to locals

[Devon Sangas]

Predictions on how these finals play out?

Easily the 4 best teams remain. Both semi finals should be tight

[Taffy]

Edgeworth and Magic Grand Final, with Edgeworth to win this weekend.

[magician]

Edgeworth and Magic Grand Final, with Edgeworth to win this weekend.

Magic 2-1
Azzurri 2-1

[Hurricane]

What has happened at Jaffas. Do they have injuries ?

[ForeverRed]

Heard on the grapevine Pryce had no idea JP Demariny was being employed, hopefully it?s not true

[matjpacker]

Heard on the grapevine Pryce had no idea JP Demariny was being employed, hopefully it?s not true

Nah, just the rumour mill doing what it does. Like the Piddo to Azzurri one, another case of people acting like they know whats what. Love seeing the rumours though, shows who actually knows things versus those trying to stay relevant in the local scene.

[ForeverRed]

Nah, just the rumour mill doing what it does. Like the Piddo to Azzurri one, another case of people acting like they know whats what. Love seeing the rumours though, shows who actually knows things versus those trying to stay relevant in the local scene.
Well when it comes from his father you?d think it was true 🤦*♂️

[Alton]

Well when it comes from his father you?d think it was true 🤦*♂️
It?s true Red

[W8 WATCHER]

Nah, just the rumour mill doing what it does. Like the Piddo to Azzurri one, another case of people acting like they know whats what. Love seeing the rumours though, shows who actually knows things versus those trying to stay relevant in the local scene.

So relevance is your vibe?

[The Magician]

Devitis just had the meeting last week where he received the "full support of the Board".

Today, Bolchy back to Darling Street.

[Mad with football]

Devitis just had the meeting last week where he received the "full support of the Board".

Today, Bolchy back to Darling Street.

Next to go has to be Tan at Jaffas-have gone downhill with a massive slide in last 6-8 weeks, smells of trouble and he will be GONE if they knocked out and as I tile this down 3-0 to Azurri he is gone!! Who is next ???

[Alton]

Next to go has to be Tan at Jaffas-have gone downhill with a massive slide in last 6-8 weeks, smells of trouble and he will be GONE if they knocked out and as I tile this down 3-0 to Azurri he is gone!! Who is next ???

Maybe he should?ve respected the minor premiership a bit more, it was all downhill from there

[Devon Sangas]

Lambton were horrible today. Not a team that wanted to fight. Azzurri on the other hand, fought hard for each other and wanted it more.

[Zonal Marking]

Lambton were horrible today. Not a team that wanted to fight. Azzurri on the other hand, fought hard for each other and wanted it more.

What exactly has happened to Jaffas in the final third of this season? One of the biggest bottle acts and fall from grace I have ever seen in football. Genuinely thought their name was on the trophy just a couple of months back.

[Allday]

What exactly has happened to Jaffas in the final third of this season? One of the biggest bottle acts and fall from grace I have ever seen in football. Genuinely thought their name was on the trophy just a couple of months back.

Coach needs to take accountability, have heard multiple reports that it was an unhappy camp there stemming from the coach.

[prawnhead]

Coach needs to take accountability, have heard multiple reports that it was an unhappy camp there stemming from the coach.

Have you heard the saying about the coach and the choko vine - bloke is clueless.

[ForeverRed]

Beaten by a better team, in happens in football

[Alton]

Have you heard the saying about the coach and the choko vine - bloke is clueless.

I heard that a couple of years ago

[WOW2.0]

Maybe he should?ve respected the minor premiership a bit more, it was all downhill from there

The grand final doesn't matter either :P

[Alton]

The grand final doesn't matter either :P

🤣

[Taffy]

Next to go has to be Tan at Jaffas-have gone downhill with a massive slide in last 6-8 weeks, smells of trouble and he will be GONE if they knocked out and as I tile this down 3-0 to Azurri he is gone!! Who is next ???

Not getting rid of him anytime soon, gone too will be a large part of their player budget.

[Supersub]

Is de vitis gone??
Thought they some what improved under him.

[ForeverRed]

Is de vitis gone??
Thought they some what improved under him.

Owen?s has stood down with Bolch now assisting

[WOW2.0]

Was a great atmosphere at Magic Park yesterday

Charlestown and Magic will make a tip GF (I think Edgeworth get another bite at the cherry before that though)...long finals series

Why don't we just have a top 4 play each other twice and 1 off GF...seems much more complex then it needs to be

[Grapevine]

Not getting rid of him anytime soon, gone too will be a large part of their player budget.

Yeah, heard on the weekend they have recruited a few Olympic players and have offered them big $$$, Langlois, Griffiths and potentially Pepper.

[GO AWAY]

Stags a chance against buds do Yous think. Goes to extra time, there could be problems ?. Ask westy

[Dreamtime Yowie]

What exactly has happened to Jaffas in the final third of this season? One of the biggest bottle acts and fall from grace I have ever seen in football. Genuinely thought their name was on the trophy just a couple of months back.

The cheques started bouncing ��

[ForeverRed]

Stags a chance against buds do Yous think. Goes to extra time, there could be problems ?. Ask westy
I dont think they are any chance and I don?t believe they are anywhere near ready for NPL, the system is wrong, buds should play whoever finished second, one off game winner takes all

[GO AWAY]

I dont think they are any chance and I don?t believe they are anywhere near ready for NPL, the system is wrong, buds should play whoever finished second, one off game winner takes all

Better chance than SouthCardiff ?

[ForeverRed]

Better chance than SouthCardiff ?
Maybe, but it?s just my opinion, honestly do you believe they can go to NPL, they were lucky to survive 18 months ago, another 12 months makes a difference, a lot of hard work has gone in to be where they are today but I think it?s a step to far at the moment, if I?m proven wrong so be it, good luck to them.

[Taffy]

I don't think it is incorrect to say that Adamstown at firm favorites to win on Saturday

[GO AWAY]

I don't think it is incorrect to say that Adamstown at firm favorites to win on Saturday

Good

[WOW2.0]

If they manage to stay up...I wonder how they will go about not being relegation fodder next season...I believe they went to a lot of effort for this year (obviously for less than great results)

[mge61]

I dont think they are any chance and I don?t believe they are anywhere near ready for NPL, the system is wrong, buds should play whoever finished second, one off game winner takes all

Agree after watching Sunday's game - they are a fair way off NPL. I think at worst a playoff between 2nd and 3rd then the winner plays second last in NPL. I don't believe the team coming 4th (in what was effectively an 8 team comp given Wallsend's form) should be getting an opportunity at it. Just my thoughts.

[northern_swan]

Agree after watching Sunday's game - they are a fair way off NPL. I think at worst a playoff between 2nd and 3rd then the winner plays second last in NPL. I don't believe the team coming 4th (in what was effectively an 8 team comp given Wallsend's form) should be getting an opportunity at it. Just my thoughts.

West Wallsend, who finished 4th, were 10 minutes from sending Adamstown down don’t forget. I’m not sure the conditions on Sunday were conducive to quality football. Will be interesting to see how it all pans out in a one off game.

[Undertaker]

Agree after watching Sunday's game - they are a fair way off NPL. I think at worst a playoff between 2nd and 3rd then the winner plays second last in NPL. I don't believe the team coming 4th (in what was effectively an 8 team comp given Wallsend's form) should be getting an opportunity at it. Just my thoughts.

Stags literally just won a playoff between 2nd and 3rd and are now versing 2nd last in NPL? What you just said should happen is what has played out? Would Buds really want a 2 week break before playing a pro/rel game?

[Alton]

Maybe, but it?s just my opinion, honestly do you believe they can go to NPL, they were lucky to survive 18 months ago, another 12 months makes a difference, a lot of hard work has gone in to be where they are today but I think it?s a step to far at the moment, if I?m proven wrong so be it, good luck to them.

And I reckon the Federation will be nervous about this result, wasn?t that long ago TA couldn?t fulfil quota of youth teams in NL1, that won?t be acceptable in NPL

[sapdad]

And I reckon the Federation will be nervous about this result, wasn?t that long ago TA couldn?t fulfil quota of youth teams in NL1, that won?t be acceptable in NPL

Stags filled more youth teams than their opposition this weekend so not sure what your point is.Plus,Toronto won a youth grand final whereas their opposition on the weekend didnt get any teams in the semis.I get your point that the past was an issue,but Adamstown is by far the scarier option for keeping youth competitive in the short term.

[ForeverRed]

Stags filled more youth teams than their opposition this weekend so not sure what your point is.Plus,Toronto won a youth grand final whereas their opposition on the weekend didnt get any teams in the semis.I get your point that the past was an issue,but Adamstown is by far the scarier option for keeping youth competitive in the short term.
Who cares about youth teams, it?s our regions best competition and we need the best sides in it regardless of how many under 14s someone has , personally I don?t see what rosebuds has to offer differently if they stay up, they haven?t appointed a coach for next season and I?d say they?d be dormant in the player market, maybe I was wrong, cmon stags

[Taffy]

Stags President in yesterday's paper saying he isn't sure if they are ready to go up.

[sapdad]

Who cares about youth teams

The user whos post I was referring to Id say.

[Taffy]

Also a FA requirement for Northern to be able to use the NPL brand.

[WOW2.0]

Stags filled more youth teams than their opposition this weekend so not sure what your point is.Plus,Toronto won a youth grand final whereas their opposition on the weekend didnt get any teams in the semis.I get your point that the past was an issue,but Adamstown is by far the scarier option for keeping youth competitive in the short term.

I think it's wrong to try and claim Stags are better because they had teams in a 7-6 team, "weakest" division and made more finals than a club playing a harder division with 8 opponents.

Great for them, but sort of made me see the point of the guy in the youth football forum was trying to make (before he went off the rails)

[WOW2.0]

Who cares about youth teams, it?s our regions best competition and we need the best sides in it regardless of how many under 14s someone has , personally I don?t see what rosebuds has to offer differently if they stay up, they haven?t appointed a coach for next season and I?d say they?d be dormant in the player market, maybe I was wrong, cmon stags

Agree with you as sent football goes...shouldn't even be required to have youth teams to be in that division IMO...just the best squad of 1st grade footballers they can muster

[sapdad]

I think it's wrong to try and claim Stags are better because they had teams in a 7-6 team, "weakest" division and made more finals than a club playing a harder division with 8 opponents.

Great for them, but sort of made me see the point of the guy in the youth football forum was trying to make (before he went off the rails)

I didnt say they were better.I said they were in a better position to fill teams and compete with whats put in front of them compared to the direction that Rosebuds are headed.

[The Hacker]

Agree with you as sent football goes...shouldn't even be required to have youth teams to be in that division IMO...just the best squad of 1st grade footballers they can muster

I agree. Youth shouldn?t be a requirement to play NPL. With promotion through all grades NL1 might end up with half the comp not having jnr teams in the coming year. Where does that leave promotion etc. it should be the top 12 strongest clubs in first grade are in NPL wether they have Jnrs or not

[Jardelsimage]

I agree. Youth shouldn?t be a requirement to play NPL. With promotion through all grades NL1 might end up with half the comp not having jnr teams in the coming year. Where does that leave promotion etc. it should be the top 12 strongest clubs in first grade are in NPL wether they have Jnrs or not

Strongest or most financial clubs would be better, stuff developing youth, just buy the suckers...:wink::wink:

[KITZ]

Agree with you as sent football goes...shouldn't even be required to have youth teams to be in that division IMO...just the best squad of 1st grade footballers they can muster

Absolutely not, If your club can't manage to have youth as per FA regulations then they shouldn't be in what's considered the second tier of football in this country, its embarrassing to think otherwise when EVERY OTHER NPL competition has to do it. Stop making excuses, if they can't do it go back to local league.

[GO AWAY]

Strongest or most financial clubs would be better, stuff developing youth, just buy the suckers...:wink::wink:

They do

[Jardelsimage]

They do

and have been for years.....

[onlooker]

So saw on Facebook Victoria announced their all star NPL team for men and women to play their annual game against an all star QLD teams.

Why isn?t this a thing for NNSW VS Football NSW, would be a good watch I think and after we learn a thing or two about where we are in line with our counter parts we might then have a rethink about the stupid amounts of money rumoured to be payed to players in this comp.

[GO AWAY]

So saw on Facebook Victoria announced their all star NPL team for men and women to play their annual game against an all star QLD teams.

Why isn?t this a thing for NNSW VS Football NSW, would be a good watch I think and after we learn a thing or two about where we are in line with our counter parts we might then have a rethink about the stupid amounts of money rumoured to be payed to players in this comp.

NNSW representative teams use to be a thing m, playing overseas visiting clubs and u terstate games. I think the jets have killed that off. Could even have NL1 team of year v NPL team of the year but won?t happen

[W8 WATCHER]

NNSW representative teams use to be a thing m, playing overseas visiting clubs and u terstate games. I think the jets have killed that off. Could even have NL1 team of year v NPL team of the year but won?t happen

ease up GA
you're expecting way too much progression for 1 year.
focus is 3 new trophies, as priority.
football , we will get back to you?

to be fair, 1 competent person could run NNSWF themselves. absolute joke of an organisation, all would be sacked in the real world of employment.

[W8 WATCHER]

p.s good luck to the stags
1 game off

[ForeverRed]

So saw on Facebook Victoria announced their all star NPL team for men and women to play their annual game against an all star QLD teams.

Why isn?t this a thing for NNSW VS Football NSW, would be a good watch I think and after we learn a thing or two about where we are in line with our counter parts we might then have a rethink about the stupid amounts of money rumoured to be payed to players in this comp.
Be careful what you wish for, we would get embarrassed, Northern NPL standard is terrible

[onlooker]

Be careful what you wish for, we would get embarrassed, Northern NPL standard is terrible

Oh I?m well aware of the fact that Northern NPL standard is terrible it?s a part of the reason I want it to happen, always hear of the rumoured amounts teams spend on their squads maybe once they send the best players and get flogged they might reconsider what they pay out and try to put some of that money to better use.

[GO AWAY]

Toronto Awaba 3
Adamstown 2
Bias yes haha

[Zone Insider]

Toronto Awaba 3
Adamstown 2
Bias yes haha

You were close.

[Oldjaffa]

I'm quite happy with a Broadmeadow vs Edgeworth GF. It makes my heart smile that Lambton Jets aren't in it.

[Taffy]

I'm quite happy with a Broadmeadow vs Edgeworth GF. It makes my heart smile that Lambton Jets aren't in it.

Waiting for Lambton to come out and say winning the grand final isn't important.

[Addios]

Sounds like Jaffas are living rent free in a few here. butthurt must have been bad:roflz:

[Jetmaster]

Pretty naff game yesterday - watching on TV only interesting bit was seeing two guys come out of the same portaloo together....

[ForeverRed]

Pretty naff game yesterday - watching on TV only interesting bit was seeing two guys come out of the same portaloo together....
It was a very ordinary game, I?ve never seen the standard so poor

[Zone Insider]

It was a very ordinary game, I?ve never seen the standard so poor

Never watched other games this season ? Standard is poor

[riverboy]

Good career Nigel B, well played.

[Dreamtime Yowie]

It was a very ordinary game, I?ve never seen the standard so poor

Don?t talk rubbish, you?re from southy you?re used to watching poor standard football.:sigh:

[My2BobsWorth]

As a Belswans OLD boy I would like to congratulate the club and wish them all the best for the upcoming season in the NPL

[Alton]

As a Belswans OLD boy I would like to congratulate the club and wish them all the best for the upcoming season in the NPL

Upcoming? It?s months away

[Yesk21]

Magic 3-1 Bailey wells MOTM

[Retro Jet]

:facepalm:
Old mate next to CT certainly doesn't subscribe to the Les Murray code of name pronunciations.

It's Feutz...
Just say Hoyts with an F instead of the H.

[Zonal Marking]

Congratulations to Broadmeadow Magic on winning the grand final in a penalty shoot out.

Two red cards
Two goals in 90mins
Two goals in extra time

The match definitely wasn’t short of entertainment

[Alton]

Congratulations to Broadmeadow Magic on winning the grand final in a penalty shoot out.

Two red cards
Two goals in 90mins
Two goals in extra time

The match definitely wasn’t short of entertainment

I was at the end where Magic striker got sent off, the Edgy keepers antics during and after the send off were a disgrace and I don?t follow either team

[Stanley]

I was at the end where Magic striker got sent off, the Edgy keepers antics during and after the send off were a disgrace and I don?t follow either team

What about coaches these days, full of excuses. Tanch’s excuse for 4 losses in 6 games, we were missing key players, the Australia Cup game is our priority, nothing to do with just not good enough and beaten by a better side. And what about Pete McGinness’s play to the conditions, can’t play good football on a shit pitch when you train on a good one, making excuses before a ball is kicked, again not good enough or maybe the penalty spot was not conducive to taking good penalties was the reason for looking the GF. Oh, any by the way Magic Park looked spectacular yesterday and the football from both sides was of a high standard, easily the best two teams all year.

[ForeverRed]

What about coaches these days, full of excuses. Tanch’s excuse for 4 losses in 6 games, we were missing key players, the Australia Cup game is our priority, nothing to do with just not good enough and beaten by a better side. And what about Pete McGinness’s play to the conditions, can’t play good football on a shit pitch when you train on a good one, making excuses before a ball is kicked, again not good enough or maybe the penalty spot was not conducive to taking good penalties was the reason for looking the GF. Oh, any by the way Magic Park looked spectacular yesterday and the football from both sides was of a high standard, easily the best two teams all year.

Not sure what game you watched but I stood with some quality ex players from both clubs and they couldn?t believe how poor the game was, the first happy was a total bore, also the crowd was the smallest I?ve seen in a long time

[Skimmer]

The edgy send off was wrong and affected the result. The initial Magic shoulder through the back and is a free kick everyday.
The send off to was just to make the turd in the middle feel better. And no not a edgy supporter. Swap that scenario around and I still think the same.
I just want a fair game not free of mistakes but no big blunders. The studs into the keeper was a yellow or red all day.

[Skimmer]

Not sure what game you watched but I stood with some quality ex players from both clubs and they couldn?t believe how poor the game was, the first happy was a total bore, also the crowd was the smallest I?ve seen in a long time

Ive never heard an ex 1st grader say the game is better today. Every generation " in their day" says the game and players were superior.
Those players in the 30s were all Messi's. Never forget.

[sapdad]

Not sure what game you watched but I stood with some quality ex players from both clubs and they couldn?t believe how poor the game was, the first happy was a total bore, also the crowd was the smallest I?ve seen in a long time

In sure they used to get around 4000 at Magic park back in the old days for the grand final.Seemed very quiet yesterday especially considering the 2 clubs involved.

[Alton]

Ive never heard an ex 1st grader say the game is better today. Every generation " in their day" says the game and players were superior.
Those players in the 30s were all Messi's. Never forget.

Yeah not sure which generation Red was from but it was a quality game yesterday

[sapdad]

The edgy send off was wrong and affected the result. The initial Magic shoulder through the back and is a free kick everyday.
The send off to was just to make the turd in the middle feel better. And no not a edgy supporter. Swap that scenario around and I still think the same.
I just want a fair game not free of mistakes but no big blunders. The studs into the keeper was a yellow or red all day.

Two clear yellow card offences.Same for the Magic send off.I agree the contact with the keeper was worthy of a greater sanction.

[Doopche]

Not sure what game you watched but I stood with some quality ex players from both clubs and they couldn?t believe how poor the game was, the first happy was a total bore, also the crowd was the smallest I?ve seen in a long time

Well the reason for that is pretty obvious. Most lower lge clubs had their semi finals on across the region and half of magics fans were either playing or watching the suns semi at Myer park which they had all 3 grades playing and was put on the same day same time which is the dumbest thing I?ve seen. How nnsw and Newcastle football didn?t change the zone lge game is beyond me.

[anfield]

Alot of talk about the scheduling of the NNSW NPL Grand final. I will honestly say I assumed it was on Sunday and only realised it was on yesterday after looking at the online Herald last night. I guess my bad, don't assume anything.

But seriously why don't we go back to the Sunday Afternoon Grand Final like it used to be? Maybe they were worried about a clash with the Knights knowing they would not have finished top 4 and could have been involved in a Sunday afternoon final.

If Northern NSW wanted bigger crowds it's up to them to move games away from zone league finals, It's them that benefits from a larger crowd finals.

Last game of football in the region for the year should always be NPL First grade final. Definitely not the case at the moment.

[Luke Littler]

I was at the end where Magic striker got sent off, the Edgy keepers antics during and after the send off were a disgrace and I don?t follow either team

Have you got a comment about the antics of the magic striker?s studs to the upper chest of the edgy keeper ?

[Retired01]

Cresnar was very lucky to stay out there.
I watched from BarTV and late cheap shop also got comments from the commentators.

[Alton]

Have you got a comment about the antics of the magic striker?s studs to the upper chest of the edgy keeper ?

Yeah, he got sent off

[Mad with football]

I was at the game and quality was ok but edgy played very direct and Magic had more skilful players - but what about NNSW ! Could not organise anything ! Biggest day of year and a small crowd , 1+ hours between ressie and 1st grade with nothing , then a speaker system that doesn’t work ( I couldn’t hear a thing) , just rubbish as always from Nnsw , continue to be the biggest issue in our local game run by ignorant people who think they know best - let’s give 11th place a trophy & medals for being poor all year ! What a joke

[Stanley]

Well the reason for that is pretty obvious. Most lower lge clubs had their semi finals on across the region and half of magics fans were either playing or watching the suns semi at Myer park which they had all 3 grades playing and was put on the same day same time which is the dumbest thing I?ve seen. How nnsw and Newcastle football didn?t change the zone lge game is beyond me.

Wow that’s still happening. First division grand final should be the last game of football of the year allowing all local supporter's / players of our beautiful game to get along and see what is the showcase game of the year

[Stanley]

Have you got a comment about the antics of the magic striker?s studs to the upper chest of the edgy keeper ?

No excuse for the challenge but obviously didn?t make contact, keeper was up and all cheery after the red card was issued.

[Stanley]

Cresnar was very lucky to stay out there.
I watched from BarTV and late cheap shop also got comments from the commentators.

Very bad challenge, very lucky boy

[Taffy]

In sure they used to get around 4000 at Magic park back in the old days for the grand final.Seemed very quiet yesterday especially considering the 2 clubs involved.

Bit easier when you can stay home and watch it on BarTV these days and not pay $8 for a beer and $10 to enter.

[Alton]

Bit easier when you can stay home and watch it on BarTV these days and not pay $8 for a beer and $10 to enter.

Should be last game of season on a Sunday afternoon with no other games on, be a bigger crowd next week for zone league gf, but as we know that?s the know it all and out of touch fed for you

[Taffy]

If Northern NSW wanted bigger crowds it's up to them to move games away from zone league finals, It's them that benefits from a larger crowd finals.

Should be pointed out that the NPL grand final date is announced well before Newcastle Football get around to organising their finals.

[Taffy]

Speaking of penalties, anyone think it was a bit odd that the two youngest players (including one who had just been subbed on) had to go take the penalties? Shades of Euro 2021 with those decisions.

[Lofty]

Should be pointed out that the NPL grand final date is announced well before Newcastle Football get around to organising their finals.

Northern in charge of it all now. So let's see what transpires now that they have their big old pyramid in place.

[Jardelsimage]

Northern in charge of it all now. So let's see what transpires now that they have their big old pyramid in place.

Northern in charge of it all????

They dont run ZL, they have allowed promotion etc, but ZL is still run by Newcastle, Macquarie and Hunter...

[Zone Insider]

Northern in charge of it all????

They dont run ZL, they have allowed promotion etc, but ZL is still run by Newcastle, Macquarie and Hunter...

Northern always pulling the strings.

[plague]

be a bigger crowd next week for zone league gf,

If I may be so humble as to offer some advice.

I know Olympic know how to run a good day but for the love of Griff can they please organise a few beer tents and food options away from their canteen. If anyone thinks they will be fine keeping everyone refreshed in a timely manner with just that one window operating won't know what they are in for.

[northern_swan]

If I may be so humble as to offer some advice.

I know Olympic know how to run a good day but for the love of Griff can they please organise a few beer tents and food options away from their canteen. If anyone thinks they will be fine keeping everyone refreshed in a timely manner with just that one window operating won't know what they are in for.

They had the old canteen operating as a beer tent yesterday. It was also serving Souvlaki.

[ForeverRed]

They had the old canteen operating as a beer tent yesterday. It was also serving Souvlaki.
Hopefully we will be able to get a decent beer on Sunday, that craft stuff isn?t to my liking 🙏🙏

[northern_swan]

Hopefully we will be able to get a decent beer on Sunday, that craft stuff isn?t to my liking ����

At a guess, it will depend on if the Modus deal runs through to Zone League or not.

[Taffy]

At a guess, it will depend on if the Modus deal runs through to Zone League or not.

If not hopefully they put on good beer and not the toilet water of Tooheys, XXXX and Great Northern.

[WOW2.0]

Anyone note this news article yet from Football Australia...key news is the new Player Roster System replacing the Player Point System (PPS) over the next 12 months (across the country)

https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/news/new-player-roster-principles-be-introduced-npl-senior-mens-competitions?fbclid=IwY2xjawFZ8uRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQAB HaqETwfUkAdt60gYms4mB5CME5BHYyoowN30c6HP-XXjVK5N6oRReUgcWQ_aem__C-MTuHN3SREl8HfObPYrQ

[Swanky]

If I may be so humble as to offer some advice.

I know Olympic know how to run a good day but for the love of Griff can they please organise a few beer tents and food options away from their canteen. If anyone thinks they will be fine keeping everyone refreshed in a timely manner with just that one window operating won't know what they are in for.

Ground Layout for ZFL Grand Final on Sunday
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[straightred88]

Someone at Olympic seems to have found a fat wallet laying around

[The Hacker]

Someone at Olympic seems to have found a fat wallet laying around

Spending the profits from Sunday ha

[Addios]

Someone at Olympic seems to have found a fat wallet laying around

wonder what Hay and Bradbury cost?

[straightred88]

wonder what Hay and Bradbury cost?

Had plenty of money left now that O Donovan backflipped

[Hunter403]

Where did O'Donovan go?

[Alton]

wonder what Hay and Bradbury cost?

Is there anything such as a one club player in this league?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Is there anything such as a one club player in this league?

If you?re weekly take went from $700 to $1100, I?m sure you would jump ship also.

[WOW2.0]

Where did O'Donovan go?

I heard he has a sick relative and had to go back to Ireland temporarily

[Dreamtime Yowie]

Where did O'Donovan go?

Probably Charlestown with his mates.

[Zonal Marking]

NNSW NPL team of the year what a farce. Magic win the double yet only two players are picked in the best 11. Meanwhile Jaffas who produced one of the biggest bottle job performances in the competitions history have the most players of any club selected in the lineup.

[Alton]

NNSW NPL team of the year what a farce. Magic win the double yet only two players are picked in the best 11. Meanwhile Jaffas who produced one of the biggest bottle job performances in the competitions history have the most players of any club selected in the lineup.
And what has Cresnar got to do in his first year as a senior coach ?
I thought the format of the night was very poor.

[Stanley]

And what has Cresnar got to do in his first year as a senior coach ?
I thought the format of the night was very poor.

Couldn’t agree any more, 10 minutes explaining the design and significance of three new trophies and not one was presented on the night. Heard more about Adamstown finishing 11th than who won premierships or grand finals, did not acknowledge the PYL boys or girls premiers or grand final winners. They name a team of the year, present shirts to players who don’t play a game. What an embarrassment of an awards night.

[Mad with football]

Couldn?t agree any more, 10 minutes explaining the design and significance of three new trophies and not one was presented on the night. Heard more about Adamstown finishing 11th than who won premierships or grand finals, did not acknowledge the PYL boys or girls premiers or grand final winners. They name a team of the year, present shirts to players who don?t play a game. What an embarrassment of an awards night.

We shouldn?t expect anything less from a pathetic administration

[W8 WATCHER]

Riley Taylor from new Lambton to Jaffas
On big coin $

😃 😀 😄 😁 🤣 😂

[Taffy]

And what has Cresnar got to do in his first year as a senior coach ?

The Coach of the Year award is voted on by the NPL coaches, so I guess he has to be the most popular to win it.

[the-deviant]

Hearing Kent Harrison is on his way to Edgeworth.

New Lambton having issues keeping their players?

[KITZ]

Couldn?t agree any more, 10 minutes explaining the design and significance of three new trophies and not one was presented on the night. Heard more about Adamstown finishing 11th than who won premierships or grand finals, did not acknowledge the PYL boys or girls premiers or grand final winners. They name a team of the year, present shirts to players who don?t play a game. What an embarrassment of an awards night.

Its a Seniors awards night, not a juniors presentation....

[straightred88]

Wonder how Jaffas feel now it?s been outed that Newcastle Football support the new location of the Basketball Stadium and that Jaffas can move to Tarro Park.

[Taffy]

Wonder how Jaffas feel now it?s been outed that Newcastle Football support the new location of the Basketball Stadium and that Jaffas can move to Tarro Park.

The proposal doesn't go over Arthur Edden though does it? Just means they will have to find new training areas. Or put extra hours on their field.

[northern_swan]

Wonder how Jaffas feel now it?s been outed that Newcastle Football support the new location of the Basketball Stadium and that Jaffas can move to Tarro Park.

I saw a screenshot of that letter online yesterday. Apart from the fact that Jaffas are NNSW affiliated and it's none of NF's business, I believe that the NF clubs should be calling for the heads of the NF board at the earliest opportunity.

[Thomas477]

I saw a screenshot of that letter online yesterday. Apart from the fact that Jaffas are NNSW affiliated and it's none of NF's business, I believe that the NF clubs should be calling for the heads of the NF board at the earliest opportunity.

Interesting that the new ceo of Newcastle football is a former president of a club who supported the development and is a local rival of the Jaffa’s…..

[The Magician]

Che k out the recent grant approvals, council announced a million for Tarro Park's NF Centre of Excellence and lights and drainage for Johnson Park at Lambton.

Council found the funds to keep the stakeholders quiet.

[Hunter403]

Interesting that the new ceo of Newcastle football is a former president of a club who supported the development and is a local rival of the Jaffa’s…..

Not just a local rival....NL have wanted Edden for years. Might be seen this as an opportunity by some.

[Taffy]

lights and drainage for Johnson Park at Lambton.

That will be where Jaffas training grounds will be moved to then