2012 NEW FM League Thread

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[Heskey]

Thornton vs Toronto

19's 8-0

[Zico]

makes a joke of the comp when results of 8-0 are occuring.

[pv4]

the foz has been up a day & already the toronto shit-talk has begun.

new foz should be a no-toronto-talk zone - would make the local foz a lot nicer.

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the foz has been up a day & already the toronto shit-talk has begun.

new foz should be a no-toronto-talk zone - would make the local foz a lot nicer.

Dont know where the Toronto bagging is mate, anyway the result is misleading, it was Toronto Awaba 8 Thornton 0.

[david silva]

Jaffas can probably secure promotion with a win away at maitland tomorrow

[david silva]

Thornton vs Toronto

19's 8-0
How does this happen? Thought Toronto 19s were rank! Were Thornton just terrible or Toronto play well?

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[QUOTE=david silva;216]How does this happen? Thought Toronto 19s

were rank! Were Thornton just terrible or Toronto play well?[/

Was at the game, yes thornton were woeful obviously, but take nothing away from toronto. Talking to a bloke last night and apparently there are four toronto u19 from 2010 playing first grade at west wallsend.

[david silva]

Bad day for the pies against lambton Jaffas
1sts 1-0 Jaffas
23s 6-1 Jaffas
19s 1-0 Jaffas

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Bad day for the pies against lambton Jaffas


1sts 1-0 Jaffas
23s 6-1 Jaffas
19s 1-0 Jaffas

Worse day for toronto

1st 4-0 adamstown
23s 7-0 adamstown
19s 4-2 adamstown

What i heard anyway ?

[militiamon]

1st 4-0 adamstown

Me and a visiting member of the foz watched this game yesterday.

Didn't realise how bad the standard of local football was, the longest of long balls, mindless clearances, fat keepers, keepers who can't take goalkicks, and so on.
The only thing worse was the pitch. A 5 m pass along the ground ended up at knee height by the time it reaches the receiving player.

Stags - out
Macquarie Scorps - out

[wannabe]

Me and a visiting member of the foz watched this game yesterday.

Didn't realise how bad the standard of local football was, the longest of long balls, mindless clearances, fat keepers, keepers who can't take goalkicks, and so on.
The only thing worse was the pitch. A 5 m pass along the ground ended up at knee height by the time it reaches the receiving player.

Stags - out
Macquarie Scorps - out

The ground situation has always been a problem at toronto and valo at this time of year due to sharing with league.Valo have actually played more home games at blacksmiths this year than at cahill oval.I think they have already played olympic magic and jets youth out at belswans home ground. not a big vote of confidence for cahill oval.

[goaliepersempre]

Thornton Vs Lambton at Lambton still on? will it be another 16-1 drubbing?

[bjquick]

Thornton Vs Lambton at Lambton still on? will it be another 16-1 drubbing?

Council have called it off. 19's and 23's will be decided tomorrow

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Bad day for the pies against lambton Jaffas
1sts 1-0 Jaffas


23s 6-1 Jaffas
19s 1-0 Jaffas

Today lambton v toronto awaba

19s 1-1 draw
23s 10-0 lambton

[ForeverRed]

Today lambton v toronto awaba

19s 1-1 draw
23s 10-0 lambton

what was first grade score

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what was first grade score
4-0 lambton
Stags finished with eight players

[supasub]

How does this happen? Thought Toronto 19s were rank! Were Thornton just terrible or Toronto play well?

You must have a weird definition of 'rank' if the 19s were able to draw agaisnt the comp leaders..

[david silva]

You must have a weird definition of 'rank' if the 19s were able to draw agaisnt the comp leaders..

playing ugly football gets you results which Toronto have shown in 19s all year.. ugly football

[david silva]

Also,
Singo vs Maitland
1sts 0-1
23s 1-3
19s 0-5

[Sideline]

i managed to catch the lambton vs toronto game yesterday quite a good display from lambton once they found there rhythm after a big attacking start from toronto, lambton were by far the better team on the day in both skill and discipline the latter costing toronto with a few players being sent off.

[supasub]

playing ugly football gets you results which Toronto have shown in 19s all year.. ugly football

not sure if you saw yesterday but from the sideline there was nothing ugly about the game yesterday.

Overheard a soccer mum mention most of their team is made up of new players and their all 16,17

[goaliepersempre]

Adamstown Vs Thornton

19s 8 - 0
23s 5 - 0
1sts 2 - 0

some abysmal shooting by Adamstown was the reason as to only the 2 nil win.

[Zico]

4-0 lambton
Stags finished with eight players
8 Awaba players left on the pitch? wtf?

[supasub]

8 Awaba players left on the pitch? wtf?

not as bad as Cessnock v belswans 19s
Belswans finished with 7 players

[goaliepersempre]

not as bad as singo v belswans 19s
Belswans finished with 7 players

What about in 2006 NBN Toronto have 4 players sent and the Coach against Adamstown 1 afternoon...

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8 Awaba players left on the pitch? wtf?

Walker, Mat Rae and Baillie all sent

[supasub]

Walker, Mat Rae and Baillie all sent

What Baillie? Rumour has it the 3 out of the 4 players in the backline were the Baillie family..

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What Baillie? Rumour has it the 3 out of the 4 players in the backline were the Baillie family..

Scott

[Sideline]

anyone have the cessnock vs belswans results???

[goaliepersempre]

Rescheduled Lambton Vs Thornton Games....

U23s 630 Tuesday
1sts after 23s

U19s Wednesday night

[supasub]

anyone have the cessnock vs belswans results???

Cessnock 1-0 19s that's all I stuck around for.

[skippy]

8 Awaba players left on the pitch? wtf?

they didn't quite get the fact that the ref was going to card them for backchat

[goaliepersempre]

Yeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

U23s :) 1-1 with Lambton first points taken from them

Soooooo good

Oh and first grade Lambton 6 Thornton nil. Pretty sure Lambton never got out of first gear

[david silva]

19s?

[bjquick]

19s?

They play tomorrow night.

[supasub]

not sure if you saw yesterday but from the sideline there was nothing ugly about the game yesterday.

Overheard a soccer mum mention most of their team is made up of new players and their all 16,17

I must also mention. The 19s keeper for stags most defiently kept them in the game. On the otherhand feel sorry for stags' 23s keeper, he got two own goals slotted against him, first ever game in the 23s as well..

This is most directed at 'david Silva'

[Sideline]

Yeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

U23s :) 1-1 with Lambton first points taken from them

Soooooo good

Oh and first grade Lambton 6 Thornton nil. Pretty sure Lambton never got out of first gear

congrats to thornton 23"s not an easy task taking points from the lambton squad. so well done didnt catch last nyts game due to work but speaking to my mate this morning said 1st grade had a few boys out and rested a few so sounded like they were coasting along also mentioned there other leading goal scorer was injured early in the game and may be out for a few weeks .
sideline out
cheers

[goaliepersempre]

congrats to thornton 23"s not an easy task taking points from the lambton squad. so well done didnt catch last nyts game due to work but speaking to my mate this morning said 1st grade had a few boys out and rested a few so sounded like they were coasting along also mentioned there other leading goal scorer was injured early in the game and may be out for a few weeks .
sideline out
cheers

Cheers was a top effort by the boys, thornton have depleted stocks due to various reasons...... 19s due to injury have only got 10 tonight with there only keeper out, 23s had 1 19s player start and just 1 on the bench.

No word yet on the young defender that got knocked out towards the end of the game, was taken to john hunter.

Fair enough with 1sts. It seemed like that. Plus big game for them against A town on the weekend.
(Lambton scored within what 3-4 mins) and then they just coasted.

Unlike in the first game when they won 16 - 1 they pushed for the whole 90 mins. Kinda trying to mark a statement in that one.

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Yeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Yyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

U23s :) 1-1 with Lambton first points taken from them

Soooooo good

Oh and first grade Lambton 6 Thornton nil. Pretty sure Lambton never got out of first gear

Well done.

Didnt they put 10 passed Toronto on saturday ?

Huge effort

[david silva]

Cheers was a top effort by the boys, thornton have depleted stocks due to various reasons...... 19s due to injury have only got 10 tonight with there only keeper out, 23s had 1 19s player start and just 1 on the bench

Bit of a contrast to maitland 19s. A mate of mine plays in the team and said they have a squad of 16 which means two boys don't get a game every week

[supasub]

Any midweek games this week?/predictions for this weekend?

[Sideline]

any games get on this weekend ?? results ??

[supasub]

any games get on this weekend ?? results ??

I'm most interested about a'town and lambton

[goaliepersempre]

Cessnock 19s 3 - 0 Thornton 19s

U23s

Yeeww Thornton 3 Cessnock 1

oh and usual defeat of thornton first grade

5-1

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Lambton v Adamstown postponed i think
Toronto 2 Singleton 1

[supasub]

Seems like only stags vs singo and Thornton vs cessnock was on yesterday, correct?

[Sideline]

yep have just heard from my friend that lambton vs atown was called off maitland vs belsawns was called on friday according to the paper

[Sideline]

coming into the business end of the season what are peoples thoughts on top 4 ??? premiership and final series

[david silva]

coming into the business end of the season what are peoples thoughts on top 4 ??? premiership and final series

First Grade:
1. Lambton
2. Adamstown
3. Maitland
4. Toronto
Lambton vs Maitland Grand Final

Reserve Grade:
1. Lambton
2. Adamstown
3. Maitland
4. Belswans?
Lambton vs Adamstown Grand Final

Under 19s
1. Maitland
2. Adamstown
3. Lambton
4. Cessnock
Maitland vs Adamstown Grand Final

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First Grade:






1. Lambton
2. Adamstown
3. Maitland
4. Toronto
Lambton vs Maitland Grand Final

Reserve Grade:
1. Lambton
2. Adamstown
3. Maitland
4. Belswans?
Lambton vs Adamstown Grand Final

Under 19s
1. Maitland
2. Adamstown
3. Lambton
4. Cessnock
Maitland vs Adamstown Grand Final

1st
Lambton, adamstown maitland toronto

Cessnock have the three top teams to go, toronto have maitland twice, if cessnock can pull a point from one of the top three and beat toronto in the last round they could sneak in and knock toronto out. I think toronto will end up in 31 points , cessnock on 30 . Get one point against the top three and i think they might get there.

[supasub]

1st
Lambton, adamstown maitland toronto

Cessnock have the three top teams to go, toronto have maitland twice, if cessnock can pull a point from one of the top three and beat toronto in the last round they could sneak in and knock toronto out. I think toronto will end up in 31 points , cessnock on 30 . Get one point against the top three and i think they might get there.


That basically goes for 19's well..

[goaliepersempre]

U23s

Lambton
Adamstown
Maitland
THORNTON :cool:

[supasub]

1st
Lambton
Adamstown
Maitland
Toronto

Grand final;
Lambton vs Adamstown
Lambton to win 2-1

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23's
Lambton
Adamstown
Maitland
Belswans

Grand final;
Lambton vs Maitland
Maitland to win 4-3

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19's
Adamstown
Lambton
Maitland
Toronto

Grand final;
Lambton vs Toronto
Toronto to win 2-0

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Lambton for promotion
Westy or Lakes will be relegated

[goaliepersempre]

What cessnock have been put down with a 3-1 over thornton in 23s on the wk... this is incorrect. Thornton won......

How does that get changed

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Catch up games for tonight and Tomorrow night at Cook Square

Maitland v Toronto

Postponed again ?

Whats going on with these grounds ? So many cancellations, surely they calling tomorrow nights games off early at least, use to be cement when i played up there, all grounds seem to be more weary of protecting their turf....... why ?

Get the bloody games on FFS.

[supasub]

Catch up games for tonight and Tomorrow night at Cook Square

Maitland v Toronto

Postponed again ?

Whats going on with these grounds ? So many cancellations, surely they calling tomorrow nights games off early at least, use to be cement when i played up there, all grounds seem to be more weary of protecting their turf....... why ?

Get the bloody games on FFS.

I lurked their facebook page, the match is off again!!!

[GazFish35]

Whats going on with these grounds ? So many cancellations, surely they calling tomorrow nights games off early at least, use to be cement when i played up there, all grounds seem to be more weary of protecting their turf....... why ?

Get the bloody games on FFS.

Exact same discussion happening in NBN thread.

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I lurked their facebook page, the match is off again!!!

Surely a gee up ? At least play First Grade

[supasub]

Surely a gee up ? At least play First Grade

IMO there shouldn't be any washed out matches. Harden up and get out there and play. I thought this comp along with the nbn league are the elite competitions.

Whats the point of having a elite comp if it isnt seperated from intertistrict and only play in perfect weather.

It's getting to a joke.

[Beast]

Maitland council now have a Ground Closure Procedure and Wet Weather Ground Assessment policy up on their Website. Maitland council still have fields closed after 6 days of fine weather ??? WTF

[goaliepersempre]

Maitland council now have a Ground Closure Procedure and Wet Weather Ground Assessment policy up on their Website. Maitland council still have fields closed after 6 days of fine weather ??? WTF

Maitland Council nuff said.... wtf

[Grunta]

Maitland Council nuff said.... wtf

Yeah but they're sneaky bastards they release the ground to the clubs 2.30 Friday afternoon for them to make the decision whether to allow to play or not.

This is so they don't have to wear the criticism from mums and dads etc and if clubs open the fields and "they feel" that you have damaged the ground (and who knows what they consider damaged) they can fine the club and charge them for the repair costs.

[supasub]

It'll be halfway through next year by the time that all the catch up games will have been played....

[Rali rasic]

Catch up game in 1st grade tomorrow night- Adamstown v Lambton. A win for Adamstown puts them 5 points behind Lambton, while a win for the Jaffas will all but wrap up the minor premiership and promotion.

[david silva]

With the squad they have this year, can't see lambton being competitive in nbn next year.
With all due respect, Charlestown are another level compared to lambton and unless they make changes in the way of recruiting I can't see them staying up

[seldom]

pretty sure if they're good enough to be promoted they'll realise they may need to chase a couple.

[Sideline]

With the squad they have this year, can't see lambton being competitive in nbn next year.
With all due respect, Charlestown are another level compared to lambton and unless they make changes in the way of recruiting I can't see them staying up

they would be silly not to recruit just like any other team would in saying that though pretty sure ive heard all of there current team has played nbn at some point so they are no easy beats as shown from there current stats on the table

[goaliepersempre]

Current Stats Wow for both U23s and 1sts...

Thornton Play Singleton this weekend at singleton, stay away rain everyone wants to play.

Can Confirm, that there was no chance that you could actually play last weekend at Thornton. Walking over the pitch last night it was still very wet. (some major upgrades are needed)

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they would be silly not to recruit just like any other team would in saying that though pretty sure ive heard all of there current team has played nbn at some point so they are no easy beats as shown from there current stats on the table

If there 23s were struggling, id agree, but theyre 23s are flogging the comp, so maybe with 2-3 additions of current NBN first graders, they will finish at least mid table next year in NBN.

If they want to win the comp, recruit 11 of them like some clubs have be known to do. :)

[supasub]

Result between A'town and Lambton?!?!?

[The Manager]

Result between A'town and Lambton?!?!?

Adamstown 2 def Lambton 1

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Adamstown 2 def Lambton 1

Really ? Wow...................Game on !

[Zico]

Go the Buds.

[Swanky]

Really ? Wow...................Game on !

Yeah right only 4 games left Lambton only need 7 points to win the comp unless Adamstown can turn around the 40 goals around then they would need 8 points
Lambton seem to have a very tough run in against the bottom 3 sides (Belswans, Thornton, Singo) and cessnock.

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Yeah right only 4 games left Lambton only need 7 points to win the comp unless Adamstown can turn around the 40 goals around then they would need 8 points
Lambton seem to have a very tough run in against the bottom 3 sides (Belswans, Thornton, Singo) and cessnock.

Cessnock and thornton will knock them off ..... hahaha jokes

[Sideline]

didnt catch the game but from speaking with my mate lambton played poorly qoute "worst ive seen us play" few key players missing and a few injuries during match . 2nd half dicey penalty to adamstown . quote credit to adamstown on the night we played poorly in most parts of the game and didnt deserve the points.

[Sideline]

got to see my mate play cessnock today was a comfy 3-0 win to lambton with lambtons goal rarely under threat from what i saw lambton were a little sluggish on the park and with some better finishing could of seen the scoreline blow right out, however speaking with my mate after the match i was told 6 regular starters were missing. also told that there 23"s wrapped up the minor premiership with there win today congratulations to them.

[The Manager]

got to see my mate play cessnock today was a comfy 3-0 win to lambton with lambtons goal rarely under threat from what i saw lambton were a little sluggish on the park and with some better finishing could of seen the scoreline blow right out, however speaking with my mate after the match i was told 6 regular starters were missing. also told that there 23"s wrapped up the minor premiership with there win today congratulations to them.

Congrats to Lambton U/23's, worth noting Lambton U/23's need three more goals to crack 100 goals for the season. Surely that would be some sort of record.

[The Manager]

Today's matches between Adamstown and Belmont Swansea at Adamstown Oval have been called off due to overnight rain

[supasub]

Lol, 23s Maitland 10-1 against stags.

[david silva]

Toronto vs Maitland

1sts: 1-1. Probably a fair result. Atrocious conditions definitly affected the quality of the match. Pretty open match and can't help but feel there could of been 4 or 5 goals scored if it was better conditions.

23s: 1-10 Maitland. Honestly could of been more. Maitland were up 8-1 at half time so fair play to Toronto for putting up a fight in the second half. Half of the maitland side were under 19s backing up so good to see them scoring goals.

19s: 1-2 Maitland. Pretty tight match. Maitland took the lead after five minutes through a penalty and continued to push until half time. Just after te break Toronto scored an equalizer through a deflection. Game became pretty open and maitland scored of a goalmouth scramble with about 10 to go to get the win.

The two sides meet again mid-week.

[supasub]

Toronto vs Maitland

1sts: 1-1. Probably a fair result. Atrocious conditions definitly affected the quality of the match. Pretty open match and can't help but feel there could of been 4 or 5 goals scored if it was better conditions.

23s: 1-10 Maitland. Honestly could of been more. Maitland were up 8-1 at half time so fair play to Toronto for putting up a fight in the second half. Half of the maitland side were under 19s backing up so good to see them scoring goals.

19s: 1-2 Maitland. Pretty tight match. Maitland took the lead after five minutes through a penalty and continued to push until half time. Just after te break Toronto scored an equalizer through a deflection. Game became pretty open and maitland scored of a goalmouth scramble with about 10 to go to get the win.

The two sides meet again mid-week.

8-1 half time, I'd hate to be in stags dressing room.

[seldom]

feel sorry for toronto...they really need a better junior development program and then keep their better players

[Heskey]

feel sorry for toronto...they really need a better junior development program and then keep their better players

5 of the starting eleven for the stags 23's were 19's players backing up. Four of those players played full games for 19's. There were also three 19's players on the bench.

[supasub]

5 of the starting eleven for the stags 23's were 19's players backing up. Four of those players played full games for 19's. There were also three 19's players on the bench.

I retract my comment of mocking the stags earlier.

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8-1 half time, I'd hate to be in stags dressing room.

Especially when one bloke, ( not the head coach ) is coaching all three grades on game day ?

[supasub]

Especially when one bloke, ( not the head coach ) is coaching all three grades on game day ?

Pretty sure thats temporary since their head coach is under suspension..?

[supasub]

What does everyone think of the idea of instead of just being promoted because first grade won the minor prem.
Promotion should be on combining all three grades points together. Who ever is up on top at the end of regular season earns the promotion.

[Bremsstrahlung]

What does everyone think of the idea of instead of just being promoted because first grade won the minor prem.
Promotion should be on combining all three grades points together. Who ever is up on top at the end of regular season earns the promotion.

I don't mind this idea tbh. I think a weighted (e.g first grade win = 10, 23s = 6, 19s = 4, 17s =2 for a win) club championship esque, would be the way to go, to determine relegation promotion. But there are a lot of issues that could crop up, such as players playing down a grade and the fact that there's a lot of pressure put onto unpaid, young players in the lower grades.

[pv4]

first grade is all that matters - otherwise you put too much importance on lesser grades & hold players back. winning a first grade comp in any league requires some form of depth in your club.

ridiculous idea.

[ForeverRed]

What does everyone think of the idea of instead of just being promoted because first grade won the minor prem.
Promotion should be on combining all three grades points together. Who ever is up on top at the end of regular season earns the promotion.
where does this leave club development, clubs would forget about this and have a win at all costs attitude in the younger grades, silly idea

[Heskey]

Stags vs Maitland called off again tonight, for the third time!

Maitland Council get your shit together.

[supasub]

feel sorry for toronto...they really need a better junior development program and then keep their better players

If their 19's 17's and 15's all stick together for the next few years.There will be a bright future at stags. possibly even promotion.

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If their 19's 17's and 15's all stick together for the next few years.There will be a bright future at stags. possibly even promotion.

With what theory do you summise this ?

15s are going well, but please dont be disillusioned by the fact they are in A grade, as its not, the U15 Elite comp is A grade, Toronto would get smashed in 15s elite.

17s are going well, but please dont be disillusioned by the fact they are in A grade, as its not, the U17 Colts comp is A grade, Toronto would get smashed in 17s colts.

19s are not in the top four, and from what i hear, theyre all looking elsewhere anyway.

Just bursting bubbles, maybe NNSW should call these comps B grade, so kids dont get there hopes up. Good luck to them, but im from magic, and i know what standard these comps are.

[outsider]

If their 19's 17's and 15's all stick together for the next few years.There will be a bright future at stags. possibly even promotion.

They have a good bunch of prospects but it will take a few years.The problem at Toronto is that they have a senior coach who shows no respect to anyone-his players,club officials and game officials.To hear the language and comments made by him it is a wonder that there is anyone left at the club.Several coaches and officials have left the club solely due to this person.There is not a lot wrong that a new coach and maybe getting rid of a few committee people who have been responsible for continuing to support this person longterm wouldnt fix.
And NO-I do not have any connection with Toronto

[supasub]

With what theory do you summise this ?

15s are going well, but please dont be disillusioned by the fact they are in A grade, as its not, the U15 Elite comp is A grade, Toronto would get smashed in 15s elite.

17s are going well, but please dont be disillusioned by the fact they are in A grade, as its not, the U17 Colts comp is A grade, Toronto would get smashed in 17s colts.

19s are not in the top four, and from what i hear, theyre all looking elsewhere anyway.
Just bursting bubbles, maybe NNSW should call these comps B grade, so kids dont get there hopes up. Good luck to them, but im from magic, and i know what standard these comps are.



Not gunna lie, yes they are out of the top 4. Although Im not part of the club my friends son plays for them and they have had a very disruptive season IE with their whole back line being promoted into higher grades every second week due to lack of attendence and players in the senior team. so they haven't really had a chance to gel together. not to mention their average age is about 16/17? so they haven't developed that physical strength other "older" teams have.

[pv4]

ffs

let's stop talking about toronto on the foz from now on, and maybe the local foz will stay open forever.

we get it - there's players there, there's coaches there, no one ever on the foz has anything to do with them but knows every single detail of the clubs going-ons, etc.

leave it please

[Retro Jet]

ffs

let's stop talking about toronto on the foz from now on, and maybe the local foz will stay open forever.

we get it - there's players there, there's coaches there, no one ever on the foz has anything to do with them but knows every single detail of the clubs going-ons, etc.

leave it please

+1 pv4

And look what time he had to get up to say this!!

[Sideline]

Singleton 0 - Lambton 5 was a very dull boring game with what looked like lambton not even getting into 1st gear they cruised along and came away with an easy result 2 own goals helping along the way aswell. Lambtons goalie i think touching the ball twice and a couple of goal kicks.
Reserve grade nocked up there 100th goal for the season
result was 4-2 according to score board
and u19s' 3-0 according to score board
cheers

[Heskey]

Belswans vs Stags

19's 1-5

Dominant performance by the 19's, could have easily scored more. They're definitely building up for the finals

23's 4-0

Once again the Toronto 23's have produced another poor result. The Swans played extremely well and their fourth was a brilliant bomb.

[supasub]

Belswans vs Stags

19's 1-5

Dominant performance by the 19's, could have easily scored more. They're definitely building up for the finals

23's 4-0

Once again the Toronto 23's have produced another poor result. The Swans played extremely well and their fourth was a brilliant bomb.

Should of been a lot more in the score line of both matches. Including a penalty saved against Belswans.

[david silva]

Thornton vs Maitland
1sts: 0-7 Maitland
23s: 1-4 Maitland
19s: 1-4 Maitland

[supasub]

Adamstown
1st 8-0 buds
23s 1-0 cessnock
19 2-1 buds

Seriously, these 7,8,10 nil games are getting ridiculous, get rid of the newfm send top 3 into state league other 5 into zpl..

[Heskey]

Belswans vs Stags

1sts 1-2

[hawk]

Adamstown
1st 8-0 buds
23s 1-0 cessnock
19 2-1 buds

Seriously, these 7,8,10 nil games are getting ridiculous, get rid of the newfm send top 3 into state league other 5 into zpl..

Or, the other teams need to recruit to improve the standard. The competiveness of comps are ever evolving.

[bjquick]

Adamstown

Seriously, these 7,8,10 nil games are getting ridiculous, get rid of the newfm send top 3 into state league other 5 into zpl..

Funny you should say that, I heard a rumour the other day that after 2013 competition they were getting rid of the NewFm league and pretty much doing what you said.

[supasub]

Funny you should say that, I heard a rumour the other day that after 2013 competition they were getting rid of the NewFm league and pretty much doing what you said.

Honestly wouldn't surprise me.
Ive also heard a rumour that the age groups for season 2013 onwards it will be
1st grade
U/20s
U/18s
U/16s

[pv4]

And look what time he had to get up to say this!!

forza Saturday shifts.

[bjquick]

Honestly wouldn't surprise me.
Ive also heard a rumour that the age groups for season 2013 onwards it will be
1st grade
U/20s
U/18s
U/16s

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that one will come in. My club have know about it for a couple of months now.

[supasub]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that one will come in. My club have know about it for a couple of months now.

What club is this?

[bjquick]

What club is this?

Jaffas

[supasub]

Jaffas

You lads secured promotion yet?

[bjquick]

You lads secured promotion yet?

A win against belswans on the weekend will secure it.

[supasub]

A win against belswans on the weekend will secure it.

Too easy like it is Belswans.. ;)
I'm sure many people want to ask/know this question,if you put your 23s in first grade, would you guys get the same result? and in an intra-club match 1st grade vs 23s, who would win?

[GO AWAY]

Adamstown
1st 8-0 buds
23s 1-0 cessnock
19 2-1 buds

Seriously, these 7,8,10 nil games are getting ridiculous, get rid of the newfm send top 3 into state league other 5 into zpl..

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This is what will happen, but back to criteria again and Zoned... 4 ( Newcastle ), 4 ( Macquarie ) 2 Hunter Valley, Jets yoof and Port Macquarie.

NNSW to run the top league and thats it, the rest will be playing ID

[Beast]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that one will come in. My club have know about it for a couple of months now.

Some clubs are advetising trials for 17's and 19's in 2013. So think the change is not until 2014. Maybe some clubs are starting early.

[Sideline]

Too easy like it is Belswans.. ;)
I'm sure many people want to ask/know this question,if you put your 23s in first grade, would you guys get the same result? and in an intra-club match 1st grade vs 23s, who would win?

having seen quite a few games of both grades i don't see there 23s being able to beat there full strength 1st grade squad .... whilst theres plenty of quality there i could easily see a few goals in it

[supasub]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

This is what will happen, but back to criteria again and Zoned... 4 ( Newcastle ), 4 ( Macquarie ) 2 Hunter Valley, Jets yoof and Port Macquarie.

NNSW to run the top league and thats it, the rest will be playing ID


So in 2014 the league will look similar to this

Newcastle:
Magic
Olympic
Lambton
Adamstown

Macquarie:
South Cardiff
Valentine
Charlestown
Edgeworth

Hunter Valley:
Weston
Maitland

Jets yoof
Port macquarie.

Demoted team
Toronto
Cessnock
Singo
Belswan
Thornton.

[Hamma12]

So in 2014 the league will look similar to this

Newcastle:
Magic
Olympic
Lambton
Adamstown

Macquarie:
South Cardiff
Valentine
Charlestown
Edgeworth

Hunter Valley:
Weston
Maitland

Jets yoof
Port macquarie.

Demoted team
Toronto
Cessnock
Singo
Belswan
Thornton.
No room for

Lake Mac city
West wallsend ??

[supasub]

No room for

Lake Mac city
West wallsend ??

Westy will be demoted this year.
Lake Macquarie will be a 5th Macquarie team.
Apparently the comp is going to be made up of 4 macquaire teams. Looking ay their performance this year if they are like that next year they wont be still in.

[supasub]

Unless they have a north and south conference
North being up at port Macquarie

South being down in Newcastle

Top 2 teams of each comp make the semis.

But in that case a port Macquarie team will be left out and lakes will be kept

[Bremsstrahlung]

Is this just a willy nilly theory? Or has there been a confirmation?

I don't understand why they constantly change things. How are they gauging the success of these changes?
E.g. NBN (I don't know much about NEWFM's changes)
2009: 17, 19, res, 1st
2010: 18, 23, 1st
2011: 17 Colts*, 19s, 23s, 1st
2012: 15*, 17, 19, 23, 1st
Now being proposed: 16, 18, 20, 1st

* = Considered part of state league clubs, but not in State League game days.My point, With changes every year, how are they seeing whether the initiatives are successful.

The same case goes for the constant shuffling of teams. 10 team comp, 8 team comp, 9 teams + Jets, relegation, promotion, no relegation, only promotion, no relegation if team x finishes last. NEWFM from have had a few changes aswell. Constantly moving the posts is not helping anybody. Give clubs a 4-5 year guarantee things won't change, so they can actually work on developing players, facilities and building great clubs.

[GO AWAY]

Pretty close i think, only one that will be contentious, is i think 50/50 whether they go for Lakes or Valentine, both NOW, have junior structures, but i think Lakes will get the nod, because of the ground situation.

....and they are 3 year licences, so no relegation/promotion for three years, giving teams dropped a chance to get where they should be to get back in.

[GO AWAY]

Is this just a willy nilly theory? Or has there been a confirmation?

I don't understand why they constantly change things. How are they gauging the success of these changes?
E.g. NBN (I don't know much about NEWFM's changes)
2009: 17, 19, res, 1st
2010: 18, 23, 1st
2011: 17 Colts*, 19s, 23s, 1st
2012: 15*, 17, 19, 23, 1st
Now being proposed: 16, 18, 20, 1st

* = Considered part of state league clubs, but not in State League game days.My point, With changes every year, how are they seeing whether the initiatives are successful.

The same case goes for the constant shuffling of teams. 10 team comp, 8 team comp, 9 teams + Jets, relegation, promotion, no relegation, only promotion, no relegation if team x finishes last. NEWFM from have had a few changes aswell. Constantly moving the posts is not helping anybody. Give clubs a 4-5 year guarantee things won't change, so they can actually work on developing players, facilities and building great clubs.

Think its being proposed, but not passed as yet

[bjquick]

Too easy like it is Belswans.. ;)
I'm sure many people want to ask/know this question,if you put your 23s in first grade, would you guys get the same result? and in an intra-club match 1st grade vs 23s, who would win?

They played a full field game once at training and first grade beat them but both teams were no where near full strength. I'd say first would still win but 23's do have some quality players that could easily be playing first grade at other clubs.

[ForeverRed]

Think its being proposed, but not passed as yet

this is all speculation, no changes will occur in 2013, FFA have put forward numerous proposals, and I mean numerous with each one having different scenarios, clubs were asked to put their ideas in which will then be discussed at a later date, the only change in 2013 could be the jets youth, their position is to reviewed at season end by the clubs and they will decide their future, this was agreed upon at a meeting earlier in the year.

[supasub]

So in other words the newfm hasn't been given the axe just yet.

[ForeverRed]

So in other words the newfm hasn't been given the axe just yet.

no, far from it

[GO AWAY]

no, far from it

Can anyone post Page 9 Clause 5 of the NCR, to stop the " speculation "

2014 will be changes

[zzzzzzzzzz]

you can read a full copy of the NCR presentation here
http://www.vefc.com.au/images/stories/ncr%20club%20presentation%2006.06.2012.pdf

[GO AWAY]

you can read a full copy of the NCR presentation here
http://www.vefc.com.au/images/stories/ncr%20club%20presentation%2006.06.2012.pdf

Hallelujah ....... Valo come through again.

Would valo be thinking about moving in to Belswans ground on alternate weeks ? I just think the ground sharing with other codes ( Cahill Oval ) would be a black mark come 2014.

By no means am i having a go, my opinion is there up there with the best run clubs in the two comps.

[seldom]

so the clubs have until tomorrow to respond. will be interested to see who loves it who hates it and who wants small adjustments.
Just quickly skipped through it but everything seems to be implemented by 2017.Higher accredited coaches is fine but they really need to make it more financially viable to do the courses or is this another way to raise funds.At present time away from work is an issue to do the "A" license as well.Don't get me wrong better educated coaches is a plus for the system but they really need to look at cost and the way they are obtained.

[oneeye]

I suppose looking at it quickly it should bring down player payments as per one of its aims, as clubs will need to hire full time staff, and pay for lawyers and accountant fees to do all those terms.
Gone will be the day of the Volunteer.

[Zico]

I suppose looking at it quickly it should bring down player payments as per one of its aims, as clubs will need to hire full time staff, and pay for lawyers and accountant fees to do all those terms.
Gone will be the day of the Volunteer.
And unfortunately most of the clubs.

[GO AWAY]

And unfortunately most of the clubs.

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[Grunta]

And unfortunately most of the clubs.

I was thinking the same thing. The flow on effect of this will hurt small suburban clubs that try to maintain junior teams.

The report talks about the Elite clubs maintaining contact with 5 community clubs to support the junior devlopment. It will be interesting to see how that plays out when some of the major (junior) clubs around the area can be 4 times bigger than others. E.g. Maitland V Metford. Where will the return on effort from the elite club reap the best reward?

Its hard to see how smaller suburbern clubs will cope in the future and I would suggest as more parents push their kids to the bigger clubs they are only getting bigger the smaller clubs will end up being only senior clubs.

This also gets back to the volunteer issue. As clubs get smaller there are less volunteers to help and those parents that dont or cant be bothered to help, move on to the clubs with the greater numbers so that they can hide out amongst the crowd whinging that more should be done by others. So the cycle continues.

I'm sounding bitter so I will stop now.

[zzzzzzzzzz]

Would valo be thinking about moving in to Belswans ground on alternate weeks ? I just think the ground sharing with other codes ( Cahill Oval ) would be a black mark come 2014.


Cahill Oval has disadvantages with ground sharing and the cricket pitch, but it fully complies with the criteria where our other possible options do not.

We have a great relationship with Belswans and what worked really well this year was their making Blacksmiths Oval available to us as a wet weather alternative - this saved us on three occasions this year and was greatly appreciated by not only visiting teams but our own players.

[supasub]

Mid week results

Maitland 19s won 3-0

Very poor display of reffing. I.e two very soft send offs.
Most likely cost the young stags their chances in a semis berth

[david silva]

Mid week results

Maitland 19s won 3-0

Very poor display of reffing. I.e two very soft send offs.
Most likely cost the young stags their chances in a semis berth

Agree. Game was definitly affected by the ref. Don't know how he can give a straight red and two yellows for backchat

[supasub]

Cahill Oval has disadvantages with ground sharing and the cricket pitch, but it fully complies with the criteria where our other possible options do not.

We have a great relationship with Belswans and what worked really well this year was their making Blacksmiths Oval available to us as a wet weather alternative - this saved us on three occasions this year and was greatly appreciated by not only visiting teams but our own players.

If Valo start saving their penny's and do a complete renovation of Baxter feild it could most defiantly have a lot of potential.

Cahill oval has 4 codes of sport dosnt it?
League, rugby, soccer cricket..

[Bon]

Jeeeeez.. All this serious talk in here..
Where is WBAW to inject a bit of contention/truth?? :gent:

[GO AWAY]

Agree. Game was definitly affected by the ref. Don't know how he can give a straight red and two yellows for backchat

Why would U19"s be back chatting, maybe not warranted, but dont backchat and he wont have an option.

[GO AWAY]

Wheres Baxter Field ?

[Hamma12]

Wheres Baxter Field ?



Marks point/Belmont South

[GO AWAY]

Warners Bay may be dark horses, Should/Will be promoted to NewFM next year, good junior base, fully fenced field, Liquor Licence, Sponsors galore and Club next door..... bit of work on an Grandstand/s and they are competitive.

[david silva]

Last nights results:(Maitland v Toronto)
1sts: 1-0 Maitland
19s: 3-0 Maitland
23s called off tonight

[supasub]

Warners Bay may be dark horses, Should/Will be promoted to NewFM next year, good junior base, fully fenced field, Liquor Licence, Sponsors galore and Club next door..... bit of work on an Grandstand/s and they are competitive.

If they have a fair bit of money I could definitely see a similar field layout to Southy or Olympic.

[goaliepersempre]

23s Thornton 5 - 0 yeeewww

First grade lost 2-1 showed some heart, pushed forward just couldnt get an equaliser.

[GO AWAY]

23s Thornton 5 - 0 yeeewww

First grade lost 2-1 showed some heart, pushed forward just couldnt get an equaliser.

Against who ?

[goaliepersempre]

Sorry Singleton catch up game.

23s we actually where able to put the ball in the back of the net last night, similar dominent performance like 2 wks ago when we went down 2-1. Puts us 4 points from belswans... Two wins :P and 2 losses we could still make it lol... but doubtful. We needed to win the previous singo game. Boys just let slide a few games out of our grasps. But thats football. Definately keeping the pride up at Thornton.....

[pv4]

forza thornton ole ole ole

[Bremsstrahlung]

Warners Bay may be dark horses, Should/Will be promoted to NewFM next year, good junior base, fully fenced field, Liquor Licence, Sponsors galore and Club next door..... bit of work on an Grandstand/s and they are competitive.

The only thing standing in their way as far as the criteria in the document is the fact they are slap bang in the middle of Valentine, Lakes and Southy.

Also, I swear they had a grandstand built 3-5 years ago? I can only assume there was an issue with it since it was roped off and pulled down within 12 months :S

[TP Redback Fan]

Positions Available

First Grade Coach 2013 Season

Under 23s Coach 2013 Season

Under 17s Coach 2013 Season

Club Goal Keeper Coach


Please attach a brief description of FFA Coaching credentials held and a brief history of playing experience.

All applicants must apply in writing via email to:

The Director of Football,
secretary@thorntonparkfc.com.au

Thornton Redbacks FC inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

For Application Details check: http://www.thorntonparkfc.com/Jobs.htm

[goaliepersempre]

forza thornton ole ole ole

you know it :)

[GO AWAY]

Positions Available

First Grade Coach 2013 Season

Under 23s Coach 2013 Season

Under 17s Coach 2013 Season

Club Goal Keeper Coach


Please attach a brief description of FFA Coaching credentials held and a brief history of playing experience.

All applicants must apply in writing via email to:

The Director of Football,
secretary@thorntonparkfc.com.au

Thornton Redbacks FC inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

For Application Details check: http://www.thorntonparkfc.com/Jobs.htm

Very professionally done, well done.

[GO AWAY]

The only thing standing in their way as far as the criteria in the document is the fact they are slap bang in the middle of Valentine, Lakes and Southy.

Also, I swear they had a grandstand built 3-5 years ago? I can only assume there was an issue with it since it was roped off and pulled down within 12 months :S

It wont matter when Broadmeadow, Hamilton, Adamstown and Lambton are in a stones throw of each other in 2014

[supasub]

It wont matter when Broadmeadow, Hamilton, Adamstown and Lambton are in a stones throw of each other in 2014
Fair point. cant wait for these 'local derbys'

[supasub]

Adamstown v Belswans

19s 8-0

[The Manager]

Adamstown v Belswans

19s 8-0

First Grade Adamstown 3 nil

[GO AWAY]

First Grade Adamstown 3 nil

Adamstown have been the surprise packets this year, really thought they would be fighting for a top four spot at the start of the year, committee has done a great job seeing the potential in Glen Chapman knowing hed bring some quality players with him.

Dissapointment of the year Toronto Awaba, to be in a dog fight with Cessnock just to make the semis, and the performance of the 23s can only be described as a poor season.

Maybe the 19s can get a spot in the semis, along with first grade and it might look abit better.

Toronto v Cessnock last round could be an eventful day.

Congrats to Lambton for gaining promotion to NBN unofficially.

[supasub]

Adamstown have been the surprise packets this year, really thought they would be fighting for a top four spot at the start of the year, committee has done a great job seeing the potential in Glen Chapman knowing hed bring some quality players with him.

Dissapointment of the year Toronto Awaba, to be in a dog fight with Cessnock just to make the semis, and the performance of the 23s can only be described as a poor season.

Maybe the 19s can get a spot in the semis, along with first grade and it might look abit better.

Toronto v Cessnock last round could be an eventful day.

Congrats to Lambton for gaining promotion to NBN unofficially.


Stags have had a horrible off field season, which any member from Toronto would find distasteful if I mentioned online.

23s, I can confirm their regular numbers to training are 3 at the best of times.
I may even make the trip up to cessnock if the results go the right way as this would be that match of the season (excluding the grand final)

I knew adamstown would perform strongly this year, I went to adamstown meeting they had last year before the trials began and done pretty much what the "blueprint" said. Also we can't forget the tonne of money invested during last off season and also with the of glen moving from magic to adamstown I'm sure a fair few magic players followed him being influenced I much like to think it was very much the same thing when Bennett joined the knights and the key players of magic 23s followed him over.

And yes, congradulations lambton, it was only a matter of time !

[GO AWAY]

Stags have had a horrible off field season, which any member from Toronto would find distasteful if I mentioned online.

23s, I can confirm their regular numbers to training are 3 at the best of times.
I may even make the trip up to cessnock if the results go the right way as this would be that match of the season (excluding the grand final)

I knew adamstown would perform strongly this year, I went to adamstown meeting they had last year before the trials began and done pretty much what the "blueprint" said. Also we can't forget the tonne of money invested during last off season and also with the of glen moving from magic to adamstown I'm sure a fair few magic players followed him being influenced I much like to think it was very much the same thing when Bennett joined the knights and the key players of magic 23s followed him over.

And yes, congradulations lambton, it was only a matter of time !

yeah helps when you employ the right coach that brings the right players.

[ForeverRed]

yeah helps when you employ the right coach that brings the right players.

blueprints, meetings, so called super coach, lots of coin spent, loads of new players, but yet no title, not that successful to me, maybe development would be a better choice, although their coach has no back ground in this.

[supasub]

blueprints, meetings, so called super coach, lots of coin spent, loads of new players, but yet no title, not that successful to me, maybe development would be a better choice, although their coach has no back ground in this.

Their aim was promotion in 2013 and to be playing state league in 2014. 2012 was simply a year to develop the team and let each grade all gel together.

[supasub]

May I add
A pretty good feat to be where they are considering they were cellar dwellers this time last year.

The one thing they have done wrong this year is introduce a ghastly looking strip.

[supasub]

Annnnnnd the upset of the season goes to Belswans 19's beating Lambton.

[Sideline]

Jaffas nbn 2013 was a shit game they played terrible but got the winim off to go party with my mate yewwwww

[david silva]

maitland under 19s win 2-0 over cessnock
adamstown under 19s lose 2-1 to singleton

means both teams are on 46 points going into the final round of the season next weekend, with the winner getting the minor premiership. massive game

[Heskey]

Stags vs Thornton

19's 0-2
23's 2-1
1sts 4-0 after 50 minutes.

[david silva]

Maitland vs Cessnock
1STS: 1-2 CESSNOCK
23S 7-0 MAITLAND
19S 2-0 MAITLAND

[GO AWAY]

So if cessnock beat toronto awaba next week, would mean not one toronto team in the semis ?

[TAFC]

So if cessnock beat toronto awaba next week, would mean not one toronto team in the semis ?
Very perceptive GO AWAY. Can confirm stags won 1st grade 6-0. Cessnock beat Maitland 2-1. Cessnock have beaten Maitland 2 out of 3 times this year. Well done! This should make for a cracker of a match next saturday at hornet park! Cessnock have picked up some quality players this year and have proven themselves as tough opposition. Bring it on.

[bjquick]

maitland under 19s win 2-0 over cessnock
adamstown under 19s lose 2-1 to singleton

means both teams are on 46 points going into the final round of the season next weekend, with the winner getting the minor premiership. massive game

Both teams have got a catchup game midweek as well.

Atown vs lambton and maitland vs belswans

[seldom]

didnt cessnock lose to singo a couple of weeks ago....costly

[supasub]

Correct me if I'm wrong but if Westy win next week they avoid relegation...

[seldom]

yes..... winner take all

[GO AWAY]

Correct me if I'm wrong but if Westy win next week they avoid relegation...


Go westy

[david silva]

Maitland vs Belswans catch up tonight:
1sts: 8-0 Maitland
19s: 3-0 Maitland

[skippy]

Jaffas 23's bt buds 2-1.

[supasub]

Maitland vs Belswans catch up tonight:
1sts: 8-0 Maitland
19s: 3-0 Maitland

No surprises there.

[GO AWAY]

Cessnock v Toronto ?

[david silva]

Cessnock v Toronto ?

toronto won 3-1 in first grade

[supasub]

Congradulations to Singo 19's and Belswans 23's for making a finals berth for the first time in a while. !

[david silva]

Maitland vs Adamstown
19s: 1-0 Maitland. Congrats to maitland winning minor premiership.
23s: 1-0 Maitland
1sts: 3-0 Adamstown. Definitly not a full strength maitland, nonetheless a dissapointing performance

[Zico]

toronto won 3-1 in first grade
So does this mean that Toronto make the Semi's? If so and all the shit thats been said on here is true then the players need a big pat on the back for getting the job done and have a chance to win the comp. I don't support Awaba and I'm not trying to cause shit either.

[hawk]

So does this mean that Toronto make the Semi's? If so and all the shit thats been said on here is true then the players need a big pat on the back for getting the job done and have a chance to win the comp. I don't support Awaba and I'm not trying to cause shit either.

May have been some truth sprinkled in there too. :whistling:

[supasub]

So does this mean that Toronto make the Semi's? If so and all the shit thats been said on here is true then the players need a big pat on the back for getting the job done and have a chance to win the comp. I don't support Awaba and I'm not trying to cause shit either.

If they played the way they did in the first 15 mins agasint cessnock they are in a big chance!

[oneeye]

So with semis who hosts the first weekend 1st or 4th? & 2nd or 3rd?
And is it major on the saturday?

[TAFC]

This Saturday Stags (4) play Jaffas (1) at Blacksmiths Oval at 2:30 pm. This will be a Stags home game.
The Stags Sponsor and Old Boys Day that was scheduled for this Sunday at Peacock will now be cancelled.
In lower grades
23s Belswans v Lambton @ 12:45
19s Singo/cessnock (determined tonight) v Maitland @ 11 am

[seldom]

Thugby destroyed that ground again TAFC ?

[supasub]

This Saturday Stags (4) play Jaffas (1) at Blacksmiths Oval at 2:30 pm. This will be a Stags home game.
The Stags Sponsor and Old Boys Day that was scheduled for this Sunday at Peacock will now be cancelled.
In lower grades
23s Belswans v Lambton @ 12:45
19s Singo/cessnock (determined tonight) v Maitland @ 11 am

Lambton should be kind enough and play their semi final away from home so there is no advantage at all ;)
And it will be Cessnock to play in the semi finals in the U/19's
Belswans sent singo back home with a 5-2 loss last night.

[goaliepersempre]

Its been a tough season for Thornton.. You cant paint anything over it. It was a hard ask for the late call up into the league.. First grade did show promising bursts of play from time to time. But couldnt put it together for a full 90 minutes. The club would be proud of the efforts of their 23s side. Who constantly having a changed line up ended up 4 points of the top 4. If only the many draws at the start of the season were wins. But also being the only side to take points from the astonishing performance of the Lambton 23s with some 109 goals scored and 8 conceeded. The 19s started strong but were unable to keep up as other teams improved and our 19s lost their way. I hope they continue to build and get in some fresh experience into the club.

All the best to the teams that made the finals in all 3 grades. Goodluck :).. Congrats to Lambton on their promotion and also goodluck in State League. Welcome West Wallsend and look forward to a trip down to wembley.

Cheers everyone for the season of NewFM Football. Hopefully the club can continue to improve with stability...... for clubs.

[namwob99]

So have Thornton been assured of newfm status next year?

[goaliepersempre]

So have Thornton been assured of newfm status next year?

Yes

[TAFC]

89
Best of Luck to all teams!

[Thomas477]

Just out of interest, can anyone tell me what the Finalists in NEWFM are playing for? Apart from the Trophy and glory?

Just seems that given Lambton has secured promotion, they wouldnt care too much about the finals (well not as much as say Toronto)

[Bremsstrahlung]

Why are matches being played at Belswans?
Is it intended to be at a 'neutral' ground?
Or is it because Lambton has U13s and U15s SYL on, and i'm presuming Scorpions play at home this week? So, 23s 4th place hosts..

[Sideline]

Why are matches being played at Belswans?
Is it intended to be at a 'neutral' ground?
Or is it because Lambton has U13s and U15s SYL on, and i'm presuming Scorpions play at home this week? So, 23s 4th place hosts..

from what i hear its because stags ground was unavailable on the day and playing on it (was going to be moved to sunday) after a league match the day before would be rough

[skippy]

Just out of interest, can anyone tell me what the Finalists in NEWFM are playing for? Apart from the Trophy and glory?

Just seems that given Lambton has secured promotion, they wouldnt care too much about the finals (well not as much as say Toronto)

They are playing to win the grand final same as every other sport

[Thomas477]

They are playing to win the grand final same as every other sport

Alright so there's no extra benefits to winning.

Thanks.

[Bremsstrahlung]

You can't compare to winning a Grand Final. Packed out ground, whole club there supporting, family and friends coming along to watch. The atmosphere is like nothing else. Even if you go with the attitude "we've already won the minor and secured promotion, this doesn't really matter", the moment you see everyone there, the atmosphere is contagious and you'll feel stupid if you don't try and win. Hell, send a message to NBN teams that you mean business.
A minor/major double in both senior grades would be a superb achievement for the club.

[Sideline]

heard from my mate didnt catch game due to playing myself lambton 4-3 over toronto "shitty conditions and rough pitch" would of been a good one to catch with that many goals :)

[skippy]

Alright so there's no extra benefits to winning.

Thanks.

clearly never won a grand final

[skippy]

heard from my mate didnt catch game due to playing myself lambton 4-3 over toronto "shitty conditions and rough pitch" would of been a good one to catch with that many goals :)

and jaffas 4-0 in 23's

[Thomas477]

clearly never won a grand final

:gent:

Would have thought that they would have had the winner of the GF get promoted. But either way, good to hear Lambton got up today.

[Grunta]

:gent:

Would have thought that they would have had the winner of the GF get promoted. But either way, good to hear Lambton got up today.

That wouldnt be a bad idea?? promote the gf winner

Most Aussies don't care to much for the the best team int he comp. we must be the only country that calls the best team in the comp the "minor premier" ant he team that wins a short round robin comp the "major prmier".

It would interesting to see what coaches would do. All they need to do is get into the finals and make run for the gf.

Any Thoughts. Personally I wouldn't like to see this happen but who knows what they will do I the future.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Ergh. Promote to minor premiers. They've showed consistency throughout the whole year. That's what it takes in NBN, consistency all year or you miss out on semis or end up relegated.
Perhaps locally, our mindset may change to consider the minor trophy the Major Premiershp, and vice versa. imo, if promotion/relegation was introduced between all divisions, I think it would go a long way to changing the mindset.

I blame this mindset on AFL, NRL etc where there is one major competition; No relegation/promotion; And the hype these codes give to their grand finals.

[david silva]

Todays games:

19s: Lambton 1 - Adamstown 3
23s: Adamstown 1 - Maitland 2
1sts: Maitland 0 - Adamstown 2 (two very very very special goals from buds)

[supasub]

Todays games:

19s: Lambton 1 - Adamstown 3
23s: Adamstown 1 - Maitland 2
1sts: Maitland 0 - Adamstown 2 (two very very very special goals from buds)

In what way?

[GO AWAY]

Adamstown v Lambton GF by the look of it, great effort by adamstown to probably jump Maitland and Toronto in the pecking order from last year, also to have a good chance to have three grades in the Grand Final, how good would that be.

[The Manager]

Adamstown v Lambton GF by the look of it, great effort by adamstown to probably jump Maitland and Toronto in the pecking order from last year, also to have a good chance to have three grades in the Grand Final, how good would that be.

Todays results

First Grade - Adamstown 1 drew with Maitland 1 - Adamstown win 3 -1 on aggregate and progress to the GF next Sunday

U/23's - Adamstown 1 drew Maitland 1 - Maitland win 3 - 2 on aggregate and progess to the GF next Sunday

U/19's - Adamstown 5 def Lambton 2 - Adamstown win 8 - 3 on aggregate and progess the GF next Sunday.

Happy to stand corrected if the above scorelines are incorrect.

[supasub]

Todays results

First Grade - Adamstown 1 drew with Maitland 1 - Adamstown win 3 -1 on aggregate and progress to the GF next Sunday

U/23's - Adamstown 1 drew Maitland 1 - Maitland win 3 - 2 on aggregate and progess to the GF next Sunday

U/19's - Adamstown 5 def Lambton 2 - Adamstown win 8 - 3 on aggregate and progess the GF next Sunday.

Happy to stand corrected if the above scorelines are incorrect.

Looks like there will be no clean sweep for any club this year

[seldom]

paging captain obvious

[supasub]

paging captain obvious
Thanks for that Sgt. Sarcastic

[Captain Oblivious]

paging captain obvious

It's spelt Oblivious.

[seldom]

It's spelt Oblivious.

No, just checked with Admiral Apparent def obvious

[the blue manc]

what teams are in the GF.

[supasub]

what teams are in the GF.

1st lambton vs adamstown
23s lambton vs Maitland
19s adamstown vs Maitland

[the blue manc]

thanks supa

[Sideline]

Lambton 3 toronto 0 jaffas 7-3 on aggregate no match report sorry only just got the text from my mate

[david silva]

Maitland 19s are class

[supasub]

Lambton 3 toronto 0 jaffas 7-3 on aggregate no match report sorry only just got the text from my mate

Poor reffing cost the stags the game with the second goal. The reff orignally called it as a goalkick yet the jaffas player played on and the reff went along with it.

[skippy]

Poor reffing cost the stags the game with the second goal. The reff orignally called it as a goalkick yet the jaffas player played on and the reff went along with it.

yep that once incident cost them a 3-0 loss

[GO AWAY]

yep that once incident cost them a 3-0 loss

I was standing behind the bench, Might be the same person who was in Toronto official clothing, going on like a kid who lost is dummy along with the coach over the incident. Yes decision was wrong, but that makes it 6-3 on aggregate if you want.

[supasub]

I was standing behind the bench, Might be the same person who was in Toronto official clothing, going on like a kid who lost is dummy along with the coach over the incident. Yes decision was wrong, but that makes it 6-3 on aggregate if you want.

Well since that was the seond goal that was score the momentum of the game completly changed to jaffas favour. Yes the stags looked slugish at first in the second half but I honestly thought the game would of gone into extra time if they continued to play the way they did in the first half. But hey thats sport. We just need to think back at Diego Maradona "Hand of God" goal to realize even the best reffs get the decisions wrong.

Also, its been a while since i've watch the stags play but have they got a new keeper ?

[GO AWAY]

Well since that was the seond goal that was score the momentum of the game completly changed to jaffas favour. Yes the stags looked slugish at first in the second half but I honestly thought the game would of gone into extra time if they continued to play the way they did in the first half. But hey thats sport. We just need to think back at Diego Maradona "Hand of God" goal to realize even the best reffs get the decisions wrong.

Also, its been a while since i've watch the stags play but have they got a new keeper ?

Didnt recognise him either, definitely not keeper they had all year ?

[supasub]

Didnt recognise him either, definitely not keeper they had all year ?

Where's 'WABA' you need him/she.. ;)

[The Manager]

1st lambton vs adamstown
23s lambton vs Maitland
19s adamstown vs Maitland

Congratulations to Northern NSW Football, what a master stroke scheduling the NEWFM grand final and the State League final on the same day. WTF...

[pv4]

and the sydney fc v jets preseason game scheduled by the jerks on the same day.

i thought all these guys were meant to communicate well with each other.

[bjquick]

Congratulations to Northern NSW Football, what a master stroke scheduling the NEWFM grand final and the State League final on the same day. WTF...

I though it was edgy vs magic this weekend and then winner plays olympic the following weekend on the 9th?

[skippy]

I though it was edgy vs magic this weekend and then winner plays olympic the following weekend on the 9th?

correct

[Bremsstrahlung]

I believe The Manager is using the terminology, of Semi Final >> Final >> Grand Final.

[skippy]

I believe The Manager is using the terminology, of Semi Final >> Final >> Grand Final.

Ah yes well spotted, and yeah that is pretty stupid

[supasub]

Ah yes well spotted, and yeah that is pretty stupid

Is there ever a time where NNSW don't make a stupid desicions..?

[david silva]

Predictions for the grand finals??

1sts: Adamstown 2-1
23s: Lambton 3-1
19s: Maitland 1-0

[hawk]

and the sydney fc v jets preseason game scheduled by the jerks on the same day.


Gf > jerks

[skippy]

Predictions for the grand finals??

1sts: Adamstown 2-1
23s: Lambton 3-1
19s: Maitland 1-0

1sts: Lambton 2-1
23s: Lambton 4-2
19's Maitland 2-0

[the blue manc]

results anyone????

[Hamma12]

results anyone????


1sts Jaffa's 1-0
23's Maitland 3-2
19's Rosebuds 2-0

[roundballsarebetter]

The mighty lambton 23,s got beat??

[david silva]

The mighty lambton 23,s got beat??

chokers

[supasub]

The mighty lambton 23,s got beat??

I could see that happening all year, just like lakes a few years ago.

[hawk]

The mighty lambton 23,s got beat??

Looking at the table, particularly goal diff, that was a shock

[GO AWAY]

1sts Jaffa's 1-0
23's Maitland 3-2
19's Rosebuds 2-0

At least the obvious best three clubs of New FM this year all got a GF win each. Well done to the three of them.

[Sideline]

Jaffas looked sharp in the 2nd half of 1st grade yesterday looking like they were finally getting back into some decent form, credit to adamstown for a well contested game it was a great match to watch. As for the 23's was a shock result but Maitland stepped up and took it to them after going down an early goal, lambton missing a few crucial opportunities and had 2 players sent. Maitland walking away deserved winners congratulations :)

[supasub]

Bring on season 2013!!!

[Mitchy]

anyone watch the 19's game if so thoughts ?

[supasub]

anyone watch the 19's game if so thoughts ?

no, but IMO the best team for the season won which I was happy about.

[david silva]

no, but IMO the best team for the season won which I was happy about.

what makes u say that?