2025 NPL Women's

[Aegon]

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[KITZ]

Lakes under 16s girls development squad are looking for a goalkeeper - train 3 nights a week in the new year (2 nights at the moment) in with the 15s and 17s NPL squads often, opportunity likely to play NPL if required as injury replacement but would be aiming for NPL the season after (u17s or 15s if u14 this year), have had trial games already against under 17s NPL squad and will likely have girls move into the 17s NPL squad as some 17s have already gone into ressies team. Will play div A inter district but likely at least one or two ages up (u17 / u18, or women's depending on how the competition forms). We do have some under 14s (13yo this year) in the team, so open to younger girls who are interested in developing and at the right skill level. The girls are registered as part of the NPL senior club - not part of the junior club.

there is a trial against SD raiders as our last game before the Christmas break on the 15th. My daughter is 13 and in this squad and has just come across after spending almost a month at the mariners trialling - missed out due to preference to take a local in the younger age groups, so there are some handy players in the squad. The fees are on par with other NPL clubs and they have at least one night a week guaranteed at Speers.

Happy to answer any reasonable questions - but I'm not going to turn this into a debate, there's lots of girls that want to play football now and limited opportunities for them. there is an opportunity here for a goalkeeper that may have missed out with the gap in age groups in WNPL.

Please don't turn this into a 50 page rant about development squads and NPL, just if you know someone who might be keen comment or send me a PM and I'll send your details to the club.

[Taffy]

opportunity likely to play NPL if required as injury replacement...The girls are registered as part of the NPL senior club - not part of the junior club.

I do hope this has come from the parent and not what the club is telling people.

[Not4theluv]

KITZ
Why are u worried about it being a rant, nobody has even commented yet. Is it because you don't believe it yourself whatever it is you are trying to sell??
If you believe it even when others don't just put it out there and stand by it.

[KITZ]

I do hope this has come from the parent and not what the club is telling people.

Im a parent, my kid is registered at the club, Ive been on the committee a couple of times I've had both my kids at the club one before they rebranded and one now.

I've been to the girls training, I've watched them play. I've been involved in this level of football for a decade and involved with the girls since my daughter was probably around 8 and she's come through both JDL and WNPL. I know the coaching staff and the club and I know they are making a decent effort in this space and I can compare that to the previous club my daughter and some of her club mates were at, where the girls were not treated so well.

I want to see the girls grow and I think while NNSW and the resources might not be there to do all the age groups to 17s at the moment this is a decent way to help bridge the 2 year gap in age groups.

[Grubby-081]

Can I ask how the girls are allowed to play NPLW and also community. They are run by 2 different federations.

I would have thought if registered for community you wouldn’t be able to dual register in NPLW.

[Taffy]

Can I ask how the girls are allowed to play NPLW and also community. They are run by 2 different federations.

They can't. They would need to deregister from one and register for the other. Which is why I hope this isn't the club telling potential players that they will be used in WPL as an injury replacement.

[Grubby-081]

They can't. They would need to deregister from one and register for the other. Which is why I hope this isn't the club telling potential players that they will be used in WPL as an injury replacement.

That is what I thought. Seems silly to be saying that they could play as an injury replacement potentially as well.

Is it true the development sides playing community are paying the same as the NPLW sides?
Alot of money for a community comp.

[Taffy]

$1,700 I believe not sure if the same but it is a lot. Understand there is additional training and games, but the difference between registration, competition and referee fees are significantly lower than the WPL teams. Charge your club amounts the same (equipment, field hire, uniforms, coaching) and just reduce the fees by the difference that the club has to pay to Macquarie Football compared to Northern.

[KITZ]

They can't. They would need to deregister from one and register for the other. Which is why I hope this isn't the club telling potential players that they will be used in WPL as an injury replacement.

Magic signed girls as injury replacements not much out from the start of the season from community last season, of course you move from one squad to the other - Jesus its common sense its not a one week injury replacement but we had girls out for months last year and replacements were needed. again I was pretty clear that this wasn't a discussion on fees, or anything else. It was purely an EOI. The disclaimer was obviously needed because people still can't read. I know how it works and I KNOW clubs are doing it. If you aren't interested just move on.

[Jardelsimage]

Can I ask how the girls are allowed to play NPLW and also community. They are run by 2 different federations.

I would have thought if registered for community you wouldn’t be able to dual register in NPLW.

You haven't been able to do that in years, but in the ZL1 & ZL2 comps who have the "conference league aka 3rd grade" there was mention of Kahibah and Dudley being able to take players up to NPL2 even though they are 2 different entities, not sure if they can come back down after going up. If this is the case maybe there has been a deal done on this.

I sure someone will give us the most correct scenario on this..

[Taffy]

I sure someone will give us the most correct scenario on this..

Correct scenario is you can't be dual registered, you will need to deregister from one team and register for the other team. Had this scenario with a player on my boy's team last year, playing PYL, wanted to register for his old interdistrict team at the same club, was told by Northern you can't be registered for both at once and will need to choose.

As for discussions on WPL clubs, last I checked this is a forum and a thread on WPL so discussion is the whole point. If someone just wants to make an announcement looking for players than the Club Announcements thread at the top of the page is where it goes. If someone doesn't want to engage in the discussion of exorbitant fees and mistruths spread by clubs than don't engage in it.

[Grubby-081]

The Dual rego for the conference league in ZL is a different scenario as they are cutting the third grade.

They are allowing players to play down if returning from injury or play up when required. They have created this to assist the transition to less sides in the ZL competition.

Is a great idea for them. Just not something that can be done in the PYL boys and girls comp or the top NPL.

[Jardelsimage]

The Dual rego for the conference league in ZL is a different scenario as they are cutting the third grade.

They are allowing players to play down if returning from injury or play up when required. They have created this to assist the transition to less sides in the ZL competition.

Is a great idea for them. Just not something that can be done in the PYL boys and girls comp or the top NPL.

pardon my ignorance but is the above written down somewhere as a rule and what less sides???

This will cause more issues than the comp needs, lines will be blurred, how do you determine injuries etc, can of worms opening up, i think.

should move this to another thread though..

[Grubby-081]

I believe it was discussed at a ZL meeting. May need to ask one of the ZL clubs for the truth in it all that was present in the meeting discussing the Conference league.

I am going off what has been advised to me after a discussion with someone in the comp.

[ranger]

I believe it was discussed at a ZL meeting. May need to ask one of the ZL clubs for the truth in it all that was present in the meeting discussing the Conference league.

I am going off what has been advised to me after a discussion with someone in the comp.

Yeh was discussed and agreed upon at meeting. I may be ignorant but unsure what issues it would cause, unless of course you were a club that couldn't field the 3rd team.

[KITZ]

OMG. I posted here because people here are interested in women's football.

The literal last few posts have nothing to do with women's football - none of you are even interested in WOMENS football.

In my original post I wrote that our team is likely to lose girls BEFORE THE SEASON EVEN STARTS as girls from 17s have been promoted to reserves. so YES there is opportunity in other age groups as players are promoted or leave or are injured.

I never said the girls would be dual registered. they would be promoted. Just like they do in the mens, just like they do when they need injury replacements. Just like happens everywhere else everyday of the week.

Stop making up things that aren't happening - I never said girls would be dual registered NOT ONCE.

Seriously.... end of story. All you lot are interested in is talking about yourselves, and making up drama. If you were a lot less a bunch of gossips then maybe football in Newcastle would be in a better place. It certainly isn't helping the girls competition. There's no conspiracy other than the one that's made up in your heads.

[The Hacker]

pardon my ignorance but is the above written down somewhere as a rule and what less sides???

This will cause more issues than the comp needs, lines will be blurred, how do you determine injuries etc, can of worms opening up, i think.

should move this to another thread though..

I have been told that Dudley will be allowed a few players who are registered to conference league that can be drawn to reserve grade in NL1 if short. This is only for 1 year and only because the federation refused them an u18 next year. I?m guessing they will nominate the player at the start of the year

[WOW2.0]

Correct scenario is you can't be dual registered, you will need to deregister from one team and register for the other team. Had this scenario with a player on my boy's team last year, playing PYL, wanted to register for his old interdistrict team at the same club, was told by Northern you can't be registered for both at once and will need to choose...

You could probably do it if the other club was a football NSW one...so registrations didn't conflict but what a pain to travel to Wollongong and to Coffs Harbour on a weekend :P

[Taffy]

Well done to Lakes and Valentine getting Gold for their JDL status.

Would be interesting to see how Adamstown justify charging over $2,000 for JDL. The only club in both boys and girls to do so bar Central Coast United.

[Not4theluv]

What might be more interesting is to go around and see what happens at training sessions, games, trial game, how many sessions clubs have, their facilities, the quality of sessions other than just providing rushing parents through courses to become ??qualified? and handing over some paperwork and getting a pat on the back and a gold or silver star?

[MCG_1997]

What might be more interesting is to go around and see what happens at training sessions, games, trial game, how many sessions clubs have, their facilities, the quality of sessions other than just providing rushing parents through courses to become ??qualified? and handing over some paperwork and getting a pat on the back and a gold or silver star?

You are absolutely right. I have seen it first hand the level of training sessions some age groups are receiving in a few clubs. For the money we pay, a quality well thought session should be a minimum to improve players skills, game intelligence and fitness.

[Not4theluv]

I agree with MCG - have seen Adamstown training alot at speers point - that probably isn?t cheap - they always have big numbers so there must be parents who believe it?s worth the $$ so good on them they must be doing something right.

[Taffy]

What might be more interesting is to go around and see what happens at training sessions

I understand this forms part of the reassessments
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games, trial game, how many sessions clubs have, their facilities

All part of the assessment with minimum criteria.

[Not4theluv]

anyone know how the Lakes PYLG v Jets Academy games went yesterday?

[onlooker]

anyone know how the Lakes PYLG v Jets Academy games went yesterday?

I know the girls Jets academy played the Lakes boys a few weeks ago but have heard nothing of them playing Lakes girls.

[I know nothing]

Anyone have any predictions for 2025?
I am not sure of movements of players but I feel Azzuri could take it out again ??
Lakes last ??

[MCG_1997]

A couple of big results this weekend.
Azzurri looks pretty sharp.

[Taffy]

Lakes last ??

Lakes have a $70K player budget, they won't finish last, they should be up the top.

Magic will be the strugglers this year.

[Texas Ranger]

Anyone have any predictions for 2025?
I am not sure of movements of players but I feel Azzuri could take it out again ??
Lakes last ??
While Northern don't have the "balls" to make a policy, even though the title of the competition should tell us the policy, the team with the most "balls" should be favourites.

[I know nothing]

Lakes have a $70K player budget, they won't finish last, they should be up the top.

Magic will be the strugglers this year.

Azzuri definitely looked the goods after this weekend.
You could be right about Magic, the competition feels a bit empty with only 3 games now.
Good luck to all the girls anyway, hopefully there will be lots of good close games this year.

[riverboy]

How bad was the rugby tackle from the Adamstown keeper. Surely has to be a red card.
Womens game gets alot of coverage, I think too much. The standard of play has to pick up to match the coverage given. WNPL reserve grade games are even shown live on YouTube. Harsh ?, maybe but seriously from what I've seen it's still a very much developing league.

Netball girls must seriously be shaking their heads at the coverage they receive compared to football, given the quality of their games.

[late_to_the_game]

Lakes have a $70K player budget, they won't finish last, they should be up the top.

Magic will be the strugglers this year.

Seems Adamstown more so. How that was not a red card boggles the mind.

[plague]

Womens game gets alot of coverage, I think too much.

Netball girls must seriously be shaking their heads at the coverage they receive compared to football, given the quality of their games.

Possibly some.of the greatest bars in foz history here.


I agree, if only YouTube was available to everyday plebs like us to post content instead of only being for THE ELITES!!!!


modz please create a netball thread so me and the homies can talk hoops.


cheers,
plague.

[onlooker]

From early looks Azzurri and Olympic battling for top spot, Maitland an outside contender, other 4 fighting for 4th spot.

[MCG_1997]

Round 3 prediction
Magic 2 - 5 Maitland
Azzurri 6 - 1 Lakes
Olympic 3 - 1 Adamstown

[late_to_the_game]

Round 3 prediction
Magic 2 - 5 Maitland
Azzurri 6 - 1 Lakes
Olympic 3 - 1 Adamstown

Azzurri/Lakes will be closer, Olympic/Adamstown will be wider.

[MCG_1997]

Azzurri/Lakes will be closer, Olympic/Adamstown will be wider.
I didn't do too bad.
Maitland was 5-1 (I said 5-2).
Azzurri was 4-1 (I said 6-1).
I got Olympic wrong. They drew at home.

[late_to_the_game]

I didn't do too bad.
Maitland was 5-1 (I said 5-2).
Azzurri was 4-1 (I said 6-1).
I got Olympic wrong. They drew at home.
I did not see the Olympic result coming either!

[onlooker]

Charlestown now charging entry for their senior women?s games same price as the men.

[Undertaker]

Charlestown now charging entry for their senior women?s games same price as the men.

Claiming the NPLW is costing them the same as the NPLM? I call bullshit big time. Can only see Gema Simon and Melina Ayres on the big $. I bet Regan takes home more than both of them too

[ForeverRed]

Claiming the NPLW is costing them the same as the NPLM? I call bullshit big time. Can only see Gema Simon and Melina Ayres on the big $. I bet Regan takes home more than both of them too
Incorrect, both budgets are the same, you can?t blame clubs for charging after it was okd by northern

[KITZ]

Incorrect, both budgets are the same, you can?t blame clubs for charging after it was okd by northern

They actually went against the consensus from all of the clubs on charging for entry for the womens...... If we don't blame clubs who's responsible? ain't no one else charging entry when we are trying to fix the women's competition.

[namwob99]

These clubs need the money guys, charging each child near on $2k for rego only goes so far.

[Taffy]

These clubs need the money guys, charging each child near on $2k for rego only goes so far.

Perhaps don't pay players as much if a club is strapped for cash.

[Taffy]

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8911688/lake-macquarie-goalkeeper-red-carded-for-match-official-abuse/?cs=6188

Anyone got a subscription they can copy paste?

[sideline88]

https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8911688/lake-macquarie-goalkeeper-red-carded-for-match-official-abuse/?cs=6188

Anyone got a subscription they can copy paste?

Newcomers Lake Macquarie City look set to lose their first-grade goalkeeper for an extended period of time after Taylah Gray was red-carded against New Lambton in NPLW Northern NSW on Friday night for alleged match official abuse.

Gray was heard to be using offensive language and questioning the referee's decision to award a penalty in the 88th minute of the match at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility after Tara Andrews was felled by Caitlin McMahon in the 18-yard box.

Gray was issued her marching orders and Andrews converted the penalty to seal a 3-2 win for the Golden Eagles and an individual match treble.

"I was really happy with the performance of the girls; it was hugely disappointing for it to end the way that it did," Lake Macquarie coach Gabrielle Blanch said.

"I'd like to say a draw would've been fair but I do think the girls deserved the three. It was just unfortunate the way that it did finish up."

Last year, Northern NSW Football introduced tough new measures to stamp out match official abuse.

It meant, the first instance of match official abuse from a team - player or coach - resulted in a three-point competition points deduction suspended until the end of the calendar year. In the case of a second offence from the same team, a total of six points would be deducted.

The minimum penalty for a player or team official directing offensive language or gestures at a match official was increased from a minimum four-match ban to six matches.

Last season, Mid Coast player Ceara Walker was handed a six-match ban for saying "F*** off" when called for offside in a game.

Gray had also played the earlier game for Lakes on Friday night with the club's reserve-grade shot-stopper sidelined after sinus surgery.

"We're in a little bit of a pickle at the moment that we're trying to work through," Blanch said.

"We obviously understand the zero tolerance policy is there for a very good reason, so it's hugely disappointing that that's the case and the fall-out of that is obviously going to really hurt us, if I'm completely honest."

Andrews had opened the scoring in the 42nd minute but Tahlor Thackray equalised two minutes later.

Andrews again gave New Lambton a one-goal advantage in the 53rd minute before Ani Jensen levelled in the 78th minute.

Thackray took the gloves for the final few minutes of the match.

It was New Lambton's first win of the season after a 6-1 loss to defending champions Charlestown followed by a 3-1 defeat at the hands of last year's premiers Maitland.

New Lambton had goalkeeper issues of their own in the first two rounds but have since secured former Newcastle Jets shot-stopper Claire Coelho through a long-term injury replacement dispensation.

"It's been good to get a goalkeeper with experience like that because putting a player in goals is not ideal, and Claire did a great job, probably made a couple of good saves," Stedman said.

"Pre-season was great then we had a couple of little speedbumps in the first couple of rounds, so to get the first win was great.

"We went into the game with a bit of pressure, so we enjoyed the win and there was a bit of relief we were able to get a couple of points on the board and move forward."

On Sunday, Maitland beat Adamstown 2-0 at Adamstown Oval.

Renee Pountney got a foot to the ball at the back post in the fifth minute and Keely Gawthrop extended the advantage with an easy close-range tap-in in the 61st minute.

Georgia Amess and former South African international Marry Ntsweng played a part in both goals.

The round-four exchange between Charlestown and Broadmeadow set down for Lisle Carr Oval on Saturday afternoon was postponed due to a wet ground.

[BlackPanther]

Lakes keeper has been given 8 match suspension. Precedent has been set. Hopefully players learn to keep their mouths shut.

[I know nothing]

Lakes keeper has been given 8 match suspension. Precedent has been set. Hopefully players learn to keep their mouths shut.

She has let the whole NPLW at Lakes down so hopefully all the Clubs take note. I understand it can get frustrating on the field when things don?t go your way but like you said, keep your mouths shut! We need umpires and many only did it for 12 months and don?t come back due to behaviour like this.

[Jetmaster]

Last season, Mid Coast player Ceara Walker was handed a six-match ban for saying "F*** off" when called for offside in a game.


Is this true? Against abuse but seems overly sensitive. Bruno says it all the time. Apologies by ITV in the UK for the same word being overheard on TV last week. We have really gone soft.

[Thomas477]

Is this true? Against abuse but seems overly sensitive. Bruno says it all the time. Apologies by ITV in the UK for the same word being overheard on TV last week. We have really gone soft.

Given that most ARs on first grade would be under 18, I think it’s entirely appropriate. Even if it’s an adult, control yourself, or don’t complain about quality or numbers of referees. Can’t have it both ways.

[Macca]

For me it depends on context, if you say it to no one as a vent of frustration, I don't personally think there should be an issue.
If you're making eye contact with the ref/linesman and clearly are directing it at them then I'm fine with it being punishable.

The problem is there is plenty of grey area in between that is open to interpretation by officials which gets harder to have easy decisions on.

[BlackPanther]

I understand what you are saying what is disent and what is abuse. But in your context it's still a red card -R6. Using language and/or gestures in frustration, and 1 match suspension. See the table on page 33 of the premier competition regulations.
Now if the referee thinks you swore at him or her in frustration then you run the risk of minimum 6 weeks. Simple remedy is to keep your mouth shut.

[MCG_1997]

At present and based on the results, Magic is in for a long season ahead. They need more quality players to get out of current form.

[Taffy]

Sounds like some dodgy calls made by New Lambton on the weekend, the Wet Bulb was well under the maximum, and then claims of a couple players not feeling it. Did Adamstown agree to this or were the refs bullied into stopping the game

[onlooker]

Sounds like some dodgy calls made by New Lambton on the weekend, the Wet Bulb was well under the maximum, and then claims of a couple players not feeling it. Did Adamstown agree to this or were the refs bullied into stopping the game

Why would New Lambton want it stopped unless they actually had players suffering they were up 4-2.

[onlooker]

Interesting to see both Rhali Stonham and Alex Huyhn starting Res grade today. Two big name signings for the season and by round 6 out of favour in regards to first team selection?

[RainMaker]

hello all, its been a while. I've been away for a while (duty calls) and come back to a season that has had an interesting start. looks like magic are off to a flyer. Buds are on the ropes, Olympic not listening to the advice of their long term leader (Strat) who has been punted for telling them the truth about what the future holds for them and its not pretty. it going to be an interesting season once again. what are you thoughts on round 6. there are some results there that Im sure some will have nightmare about for the rest of the season.

[Supersub]

Wait what strats gone? What?s happening there. They had such a good thing going on in the girls

[I know nothing]

Olympic will miss Strat for sure, lovely guy who only wanted the best for the girls. Such a shame. Wonder if the first grade coach no one likes has anything to do with it!

Anyway, round 7. Any thoughts on how the teams are going so far?
I know it only comes down to first grade at the end of the day but how are all
Grades going ?? Seriously interested to know people?s thoughts

[onlooker]

Two huge signings for Lake Macquarie just announced Lara Gooch and Milan Hammond. Also a huge blow for the Jets academy considering Milan has been playing some games for them already this year and they are eligible for relegation now.