2013 State Cup

[Swanky]

Sometimes we need to use a little common sense

[LINGERA]

try being colour blind where any strip of similar shade looks the same. I struggle with red vs green and any hot colour vs any other hot colour its a nightmare sometimes.

[namwob99]

Going by the website, all games have just been pushed back a week to this Wednesday coming.

[slobsy]

didnt look close? are you kidding. the ref had a bright red shirt a few shades away from orange. yes it was red but it was very close to the orange of kotara. nowhere near pink as football refs dont wear pink shirts like nrl refs.
and if it wasnt so close howcome all of the stocko team that was on the field thought he was kotara player and most of the kotara team, at a quick glance thought he was one of theirs. obviously you were on the sideline cause when youre on the field and you are making split second decisions and all youre looking for out of the corner of your eye is a colour or at least a shade close to it. an red shirt looks orange. which is what had most players on the field confused.
the attitude was bad from both referee and linesman when approached about this and quickly dismissed as 'we think its ok',
which is made even more outraegous when prior to kick off, our reserve goalkeeper warming up in an all yellow strip was told to change his shirt as it was 'too close' to the kotara orange strip. you tell me if that makes sense!?!?!

should have just played skins

[ha'way the lads]

Regarding stockton v kotara, different people are always going to have different interpretations. Some have said the kotara kit is orange, some said its orange/black stripes. Some said the ref was orange/pink/red. The stockton shorts are red, could that be a reason to change too? Here's one for you, the refs brushed it off as they thought the comment about their shirts was meant as a "you're favouring kotara with your decisions so you may as well have one of their shirts on".
As for confusing the ref with a player, i doubt the kotara kit comes in a size big enough to cater for that particular official. Shouldn't really be getting anything confused there

[shark attack]

hi guys at no point have we or are we going to say kotara had 12 players playing for them , this is beside the point , all we are trying to get accross is if we have match tap to our colours and skins why cant the refs were nutral colours , i spoke to lines man about this during the 1st half and they did have 2 coloured uniforms , when platys ( maroon / white ) played the bay ( yellow / black ) they wore blue shirts , after asking the lines man during the 1st half to ask the ref at half time can he change his shirt the lines man said we have only blue shirts and were happy with what were wearing , i said to be funny about it were them and see what kotara say. by the way we were blue shorts with a red strip down the side. enough said , kotara was all we expected , we led early in the game but only for kotara to take a 2 - 1 half time led. kotara threw everyting at us in the 1st half and can say some great saves from our keeper gept us in the game at half time. second half was fairly even and we were starting to play some good football , 15 to go we made it 2 - 2 and from there came home really stong and unlucky not to win it from there. well done to kotara in the end we had 2 chances to win the shoot out but you guys came through strong.

[true waterboy]

we can all whinge about little facts about the game
there are too many little stupid rules in an amateur saturday competition like most of us play.

an example of this is when we played stockton in state cup
every player in our team had to remove tape that they were wearing as it was not purple. even those wth a blue that is close to purple. also the white tape which is the colour of our shorts and clearly opposes the yellow socks of stockton.

yet many stockton players wore black tape on yellow socks.

alot of stupid rules like this, but u just have to deal with it.

realistically it would affect kotara more wouldnt it cause ur not going to want to pass the ball to the opposition.

[Wilso8948]

we can all whinge about little facts about the game
there are too many little stupid rules in an amateur saturday competition like most of us play.

an example of this is when we played stockton in state cup
every player in our team had to remove tape that they were wearing as it was not purple. even those wth a blue that is close to purple. also the white tape which is the colour of our shorts and clearly opposes the yellow socks of stockton.

yet many stockton players wore black tape on yellow socks.

alot of stupid rules like this, but u just have to deal with it.

realistically it would affect kotara more wouldnt it cause ur not going to want to pass the ball to the opposition.

Not a single person from Stockton wore anything other than yellow tape. Every single person had to remove their tape if it wasn't yellow including myself who had black tape so you are wrong. And when you are making split second decisions the red/pink ref shirt was very hard to distinguish.
All in all was a tough game. Stocko probably played a little under par and was tough into the wind. One mistake cost a goal. Kotara controlled the midfield but didn't create too many chances whereas Stockton got them on the counter. Was a fair result in normal time just a shame it had to be settled on pens would have been nice to see what happened if there was and extra 20/30 mins

[ace22]

how many different coloured tapes can you get.. what do people do with socks that are 2 coloured?.

and whats the rules on skins ? same colours as shorts? because im telling you now some teams aren't going to be able to find skins in there shorts colours so how is that fair?

[outsider]

how many different coloured tapes can you get.. what do people do with socks that are 2 coloured?.

and whats the rules on skins ? same colours as shorts? because im telling you now some teams aren't going to be able to find skins in there shorts colours so how is that fair?

Why are we still having this problem with undergarments(not necessarily skins)-the rule is not new,having been in for the last 3 years at least so teams should be up to date with that rule.As far as tape is concerned,the rule starts this season as laid down by FIFA and having been adopted by FFA and NFF and ID that tape has to be the same colour as the socks-as for 2 coloured socks there is no problem-the tape has to be the same as the main colour and if striped (say black and white)then blind freddy could tell you that black tape goes on the black stripe or white tape goes on the white stripe.How difficult is that.I am convinced that some people come onto this forum just looking to create trouble.Wouldnt it be easier all round if people just accepted the law changes and went out and played the game for enjoyment.Referees are there for the same reason(enjoyment)in the main-but rules are rules so players should not complain if their attempts to circumvent the rules dont work.

[prawnhead]

Why are we still having this problem with undergarments(not necessarily skins)-the rule is not new,having been in for the last 3 years at least so teams should be up to date with that rule.As far as tape is concerned,the rule starts this season as laid down by FIFA and having been adopted by FFA and NFF and ID that tape has to be the same colour as the socks-as for 2 coloured socks there is no problem-the tape has to be the same as the main colour and if striped (say black and white)then blind freddy could tell you that black tape goes on the black stripe or white tape goes on the white stripe.How difficult is that.I am convinced that some people come onto this forum just looking to create trouble.Wouldnt it be easier all round if people just accepted the law changes and went out and played the game for enjoyment.Referees are there for the same reason(enjoyment)in the main-but rules are rules so players should not complain if their attempts to circumvent the rules dont work.

Agree. It's not our local refs who have made these law changes re tape on socks etc. It has been mandated by FIFA and referees in local jurisdictions throughout the world have been instructed to ensure the new rules are applied. FFS all you whingers, go out and buy the correct tape (or tapes) before your match so the officials can concentrate on officiating football. I'm sure they don't enjoy chatting players unnecessarily about incorrect attire/kit during warm ups. Grow up and take some responsibility and comply with what FIFA has made law. Give the refs a break.

[ace22]

Why are we still having this problem with undergarments(not necessarily skins)-the rule is not new,having been in for the last 3 years at least so teams should be up to date with that rule.As far as tape is concerned,the rule starts this season as laid down by FIFA and having been adopted by FFA and NFF and ID that tape has to be the same colour as the socks-as for 2 coloured socks there is no problem-the tape has to be the same as the main colour and if striped (say black and white)then blind freddy could tell you that black tape goes on the black stripe or white tape goes on the white stripe.How difficult is that.I am convinced that some people come onto this forum just looking to create trouble.Wouldnt it be easier all round if people just accepted the law changes and went out and played the game for enjoyment.Referees are there for the same reason(enjoyment)in the main-but rules are rules so players should not complain if their attempts to circumvent the rules dont work.



after playing alot of soccer as a junior. an 8 or so year absence and i was genuinely unaware to all this. so when i ask questions im actually wanting to no things. not being a smartarse or having a go at any refs. they dont set the rules.

[pv4]

after playing yesterday with the refs wearing red/orange shirts - I'd be fuming if they wore that when a team was wearing orange also.

[roundballsarebetter]

Christ there r some whingers on here , I havent heard one person from kotara have a cry , If it was that bad It would diasadvantge them just as much

[Wilso8948]

Christ there r some whingers on here , I havent heard one person from kotara have a cry , If it was that bad It would diasadvantge them just as much

Mate we are just saying that if refs wanna enforce stupid rules like tape being the same as your socks then surely they can wear a neutral colour.
That being said I'm the first to admit that kotara probably controlled the game better although Stockton took their chances well. All in all a fair result.

[roundballsarebetter]

Mate we are just saying that if refs wanna enforce stupid rules like tape being the same as your socks then surely they can wear a neutral colour.
That being said I'm the first to admit that kotara probably controlled the game better although Stockton took their chances well. All in all a fair result.

And Im sure they would have wore a neutral colour had kotara complained ( since im pretty sure stockton would only wanna pass the ball to a blue colour). Sounds like one club having a cry at a small thing ( considering the 1st thing we heard from anyone from stockton was this massive travisty of justice and not a actual match report)

[Buddha]

calm your farm you toss.

[GazFish35]

I sense a GFC coming on again.

[rolo]

Whipe ya chin mate

And just so you know kotara bench and many players on the field made mention to the officials on the night and were dismissed. So obviously it was affecting more than just one team. I'm all for supporting the refs and doing their jobs but when you try and go about things and doing them the right way and the refs respond with mocking tones and smart ass comments it's kind of annoying considering we are paying them. Some of them definately have a complex when it comes to being approached and I GUARANTEE I'm not the only one that has found this.

Well done kotara tho. At no point has any of us taken anything away from kotara. Merely discussing our opinions on an open forum which I thought this was for. Not bagging and slagging people comments and opinions like you have come on and done.

[oneeye]

And back to the State Cup
Tuesday 9th April – Mayfield Park (Crebert Street, Mayfield)

New Lambton Eagles FC v Newcastle Uni Mens FC (ZPL) – 6.30pm

Barnsley United SSC v Mayfield United FC (ZPL) – 8.00pm



Wednesday 10th April – Tarro Park (Anderson Drive, Tarro)

Warners Bay FC v Beresfield FC (ZL3) – 6.30pm

Cooks Hill United FC (ZPL) v Muswellbrook FC – 8.00pm



Wednesday 10th April – Lance York Oval (Myall Road, Garden Suburb)

Cooks Hill United FC (ZL3) v Garden Suburb FC – 7.00pm

[hawk]

Whipe ya chin mate

Not bagging and slagging people comments and opinions like you have come on and done.
wtf?

i do agree with the point, gkeepers, refs, bboys, canteen people need to be in differing colours from both teams. Saves excuses later.

[ace22]

And back to the State Cup
Tuesday 9th April – Mayfield Park (Crebert Street, Mayfield)

New Lambton Eagles FC v Newcastle Uni Mens FC (ZPL) – 6.30pm

Barnsley United SSC v Mayfield United FC (ZPL) – 8.00pm



Wednesday 10th April – Tarro Park (Anderson Drive, Tarro)

Warners Bay FC v Beresfield FC (ZL3) – 6.30pm

Cooks Hill United FC (ZPL) v Muswellbrook FC – 8.00pm



Wednesday 10th April – Lance York Oval (Myall Road, Garden Suburb)

Cooks Hill United FC (ZL3) v Garden Suburb FC – 7.00pm



anyone got any results?

[mussfc]

anyone got any results?

University 2 New Lambton 0

Mayfield 2 Barnsley 0

[ace22]

anyone got any match reports. havent heard to much about premier league teams in a while.

interesting to see how those games panned out.

[pagey85]

anyone got any match reports. havent heard to much about premier league teams in a while.

interesting to see how those games panned out.

Mayfield V Barnsley was a pretty good hit out in my opinion. honestly thought game could have gone either way. Mayfield took their chances mid way thru the second half.

[sharky21]

Results from Tarro Park
Beresfield FC 2- WBay 1
Muswellbrook 2- cooks hill ZPL 2 Muswellbrook won on pens

[EH9]

Results I heard from SOuthy tonight:

Edgy 4 - 0 Adamstown
Southy 0 - 4 Lakes

[ForeverRed]

Results I heard from SOuthy tonight:

Edgy 4 - 0 Adamstown
Southy 0 - 4 Lakes
No idea, I didn't go

[thistle07]

Results from Tarro Park
Beresfield FC 2- WBay 1
Muswellbrook 2- cooks hill ZPL 2 Muswellbrook won on pens

These seriuos results? can anyone provide more info on game details and whether ZPL teams were at full strength

[sharky21]

These seriuos results? can anyone provide more info on game details and whether ZPL teams were at full strength
Yes serious results saw the Muswellbrook game. but not the Bero but as I know a lot of the Bero I was told by them.
As for full strength opponents I know nothing about both teams so can't comment on that.

[Premy]

Garden Suburb 2-0 Cooks Hill ZL3

[RedMexican]

These seriuos results? can anyone provide more info on game details and whether ZPL teams were at full strength

yeah bero played very well.
their second goal was an absolute cracker, striker jumped on a back pass round the keeper into the back of the net was class
tbh, it really could have been atleast 4 or 5 goals to bero if it wasn't for such poor shooting

[Reds Forever]

These seriuos results? can anyone provide more info on game details and whether ZPL teams were at full strength

Might be case of teams resting players seeing comp starts this weekend. This state comp seems to be bit of a joke. Teams treat it more like a trial game comp then serious tournament.

[namwob99]

Brilliant!! A lower division team wins and now it's a joke that they're resting players.

[Imyourhero]

I find it hard to believe players would be rested. This isn't europe.

[ace22]

what league are musselbrook and bero in. warnersbay zpl and cooks zpl are picked by all to be contenders for the Zpl title.

find it hard to believe they were full strength also.

[namwob99]

2 and 3 respectively!!

[leftrightout]

Brilliant!! A lower division team wins and now it's a joke that they're resting players.

I watched bero play in the first round of state cup and they were very sharp for a new team.
They have some very quality players. I know its still an upset but they will, in my opinion, walk through league 3 this season.

I also find it very hard to believe a ZPL team would be resting players. As someone else said, it isnt europe!
Everyone i know who plays in these leagues is keen for as many games as possible, especially at this time of the year!

[Buddha]

I watched bero play in the first round of state cup and they were very sharp for a new team.
They have some very quality players. I know its still an upset but they will, in my opinion, walk through league 3 this season.

I also find it very hard to believe a ZPL team would be resting players. As someone else said, it isnt europe!
Everyone i know who plays in these leagues is keen for as many games as possible, especially at this time of the year!
i think Stockton will disagree there

[sharky21]

i think Stockton will disagree there Was thinking the same thing myself.

[TXK]

A lot of credit has to be given to Muswellbrook and Bero for their performances. I only saw about 15 minutes of Beresfield vs. Warners Bay, but Bero looked absolutely class. Very energetic in closing Bay down, fighting in every challenge and when they were in possession Iooked a real threat. Congratulations to them and they will without a doubt be pushing very hard for top spot in ZL3.

Credit is also due to Mussy for our performance against Cooks Hill. They were a very quality outfit, which we expected and if only a couple of there strikes were a few inches lower they would have had two more goals. At the end of the day but, we had a game plan to beat them and we executed it. Know one can doubt Cooks Hill class and the only way we could win was by out enthusing them and doing our best not to let the settle in possession. Not the prettiest style of football but its the Cup and you do what's needed to win.

Right from the outset Cookers looked to control the game and knock the ball around well. Mussy worked very hard defensively, especially in the middle of the of the press and getting a toe in wherever possible and trying to frustrate Cooks Hill however possible. I was thinking it was going to be a long night for us but the plan worked and after a fair speed of pressure we won the ball in the got them on the counter, our young striker slotting a tidy finish. Obviously this was about of a wake up call for Cookers and they pushed even harder and were rewarded with a super strike from outside the box after a couple of Mussy player were left for dead and failed to pressure the shot. They had a good opportunity take the lead but hit the crossbar off a corner. Mussy also had a chance to take the lead but our when our right wing beat there left back and got to the line, cutting the ball back to the spot, but our striker sliced it wide when he probably should have got his second. Half time was 1-1. Second half was much the same, Cooks Hill pressing, Mussy battling. We took the lead again on the counter with 7 mins to go. Really late on Cooks Hill leveled off a corner after some slack marking at the back stick. To be honest if these games went to extra time Cooks Hill would have one as we barely had anything left in the tank. But the shoot out ended 4-3 in our favour and although Cooks Hills are a very quality team, I don't think anyone can begrudge us going through. We went there to play a certain way in the hope of progressing and executed it. Not much more can be asked.

Cooks Hill said they had only met some of the team that night but personally I doubt that, they were a really tight unit and looked as though they had been playing together for a while. Also they didn't expect us to come out firing as we did, I think they might have thought it would be a walk in the park when I heard a few of them early on express surprise at how persistent we were with closing them down. Was a good match but, and they were a good bunch blokes, both teams fought really hard and were physical but there was no malice and was played in a good competitive spirit.

Great win for us and also Bero. Credit for the underdogs where credit is due!

[Buddha]

Was thinking the same thing myself.
Won the league last year and have added alot, some first graders last year playing reserves this year such is the competition for spots in 1sts

I'll be happy just to last longer then 45 minutes!!!

[namwob99]

A lot of credit has to be given to Muswellbrook and Bero for their performances. I only saw about 15 minutes of Beresfield vs. Warners Bay, but Bero looked absolutely class. Very energetic in closing Bay down, fighting in every challenge and when they were in possession Iooked a real threat. Congratulations to them and they will without a doubt be pushing very hard for top spot in ZL3.

Credit is also due to Mussy for our performance against Cooks Hill. They were a very quality outfit, which we expected and if only a couple of there strikes were a few inches lower they would have had two more goals. At the end of the day but, we had a game plan to beat them and we executed it. Know one can doubt Cooks Hill class and the only way we could win was by out enthusing them and doing our best not to let the settle in possession. Not the prettiest style of football but its the Cup and you do what's needed to win.

Right from the outset Cookers looked to control the game and knock the ball around well. Mussy worked very hard defensively, especially in the middle of the of the press and getting a toe in wherever possible and trying to frustrate Cooks Hill however possible. I was thinking it was going to be a long night for us but the plan worked and after a fair speed of pressure we won the ball in the got them on the counter, our young striker slotting a tidy finish. Obviously this was about of a wake up call for Cookers and they pushed even harder and were rewarded with a super strike from outside the box after a couple of Mussy player were left for dead and failed to pressure the shot. They had a good opportunity take the lead but hit the crossbar off a corner. Mussy also had a chance to take the lead but our when our right wing beat there left back and got to the line, cutting the ball back to the spot, but our striker sliced it wide when he probably should have got his second. Half time was 1-1. Second half was much the same, Cooks Hill pressing, Mussy battling. We took the lead again on the counter with 7 mins to go. Really late on Cooks Hill leveled off a corner after some slack marking at the back stick. To be honest if these games went to extra time Cooks Hill would have one as we barely had anything left in the tank. But the shoot out ended 4-3 in our favour and although Cooks Hills are a very quality team, I don't think anyone can begrudge us going through. We went there to play a certain way in the hope of progressing and executed it. Not much more can be asked.

Cooks Hill said they had only met some of the team that night but personally I doubt that, they were a really tight unit and looked as though they had been playing together for a while. Also they didn't expect us to come out firing as we did, I think they might have thought it would be a walk in the park when I heard a few of them early on express surprise at how persistent we were with closing them down. Was a good match but, and they were a good bunch blokes, both teams fought really hard and were physical but there was no malice and was played in a good competitive spirit.

Great win for us and also Bero. Credit for the underdogs where credit is due!
Apologies for cheering Cooks Hill's equaliser, we were just really keen to see penalties and the beer was cold.

[Premy]

This isn't Europe no but with some people working, niggling injuries & cup tied are a few reasons why Suburb didn't field a full strength team that's not to discredit any of the players who were called up to 1st we came up against a very well organized Cooks Hill ZL3 side that put in a hell of a 1st half and with H/T score 0-0 Cooks Hill fought really well credit where credit is due 2nd half different story with my opinion Cooks Hill struggling with the pace of the game and the game opened up on a different night we might of had more goals with the woodwork getting a work out all night (5 times if memory serves me correct) end of the night good result for Suburb with the Coach having a welcome headache selection wise. Thanks for a great game Cooks Hill good luck this year must add the refferee we had last night was exceptional best I've had bring on the weekend offseason is far to long

[Youaskedforit]

Think warners bay have lost alot of players, ski, darry, paterson brothers, greeny, fidel plus more ?

[leftrightout]

Was thinking the same thing myself.

Im pretty glad you do disagree... i hope other teams in the comp also disagree, otherwise whats the point?

I know you say you have a great squad and all, im sure its true... but i am predicting bero to do better, i was hugely impressed watching them and believe they would go close to winning league 2 even.

I hope you can use that as more incentive! i know i would!

good luck!

[sharky21]

Im pretty glad you do disagree... i hope other teams in the comp also disagree, otherwise whats the point?

I know you say you have a great squad and all, im sure its true... but i am predicting bero to do better, i was hugely impressed watching them and believe they would go close to winning league 2 even.

I hope you can use that as more incentive! i know i would!

good luck!
I don't play for stockton
I play for Tenambit sharks. I know the boys at Bero as a few well a lot played in league 1 at Tenambit with me last year. And yes they do have a good side bout 5 ex league 1 first graders. and I expect them to be up there amongst the top contenders. But to say they will walk thru and could win league 2 that's a big statement ( not that I'm having a go that's what I see this forum is about personal opinions and statements) But just from reading a few things stockton sound very strong with good depth. But should make for a good battle in ZL3. If all can live up to the hype.

[ace22]

A lot of credit has to be given to Muswellbrook and Bero for their performances. I only saw about 15 minutes of Beresfield vs. Warners Bay, but Bero looked absolutely class. Very energetic in closing Bay down, fighting in every challenge and when they were in possession Iooked a real threat. Congratulations to them and they will without a doubt be pushing very hard for top spot in ZL3.

Credit is also due to Mussy for our performance against Cooks Hill. They were a very quality outfit, which we expected and if only a couple of there strikes were a few inches lower they would have had two more goals. At the end of the day but, we had a game plan to beat them and we executed it. Know one can doubt Cooks Hill class and the only way we could win was by out enthusing them and doing our best not to let the settle in possession. Not the prettiest style of football but its the Cup and you do what's needed to win.

Right from the outset Cookers looked to control the game and knock the ball around well. Mussy worked very hard defensively, especially in the middle of the of the press and getting a toe in wherever possible and trying to frustrate Cooks Hill however possible. I was thinking it was going to be a long night for us but the plan worked and after a fair speed of pressure we won the ball in the got them on the counter, our young striker slotting a tidy finish. Obviously this was about of a wake up call for Cookers and they pushed even harder and were rewarded with a super strike from outside the box after a couple of Mussy player were left for dead and failed to pressure the shot. They had a good opportunity take the lead but hit the crossbar off a corner. Mussy also had a chance to take the lead but our when our right wing beat there left back and got to the line, cutting the ball back to the spot, but our striker sliced it wide when he probably should have got his second. Half time was 1-1. Second half was much the same, Cooks Hill pressing, Mussy battling. We took the lead again on the counter with 7 mins to go. Really late on Cooks Hill leveled off a corner after some slack marking at the back stick. To be honest if these games went to extra time Cooks Hill would have one as we barely had anything left in the tank. But the shoot out ended 4-3 in our favour and although Cooks Hills are a very quality team, I don't think anyone can begrudge us going through. We went there to play a certain way in the hope of progressing and executed it. Not much more can be asked.

Cooks Hill said they had only met some of the team that night but personally I doubt that, they were a really tight unit and looked as though they had been playing together for a while. Also they didn't expect us to come out firing as we did, I think they might have thought it would be a walk in the park when I heard a few of them early on express surprise at how persistent we were with closing them down. Was a good match but, and they were a good bunch blokes, both teams fought really hard and were physical but there was no malice and was played in a good competitive spirit.

Great win for us and also Bero. Credit for the underdogs where credit is due!




cooks hill zpl had only met part of the team that night.? turn it up! would of bin the biggest lie you'll here all year. . about early Febuary they had a trial game against my mates team. cooks hill even then showed up with 3 full fit squads who looked like they were full in the swing of training fit and played great.

also i hope the beresfield club in zl1 and zl3 are not the same club. If they are they have some serious selection issues. IF they have a zl3 team of that standard and a zl1 team. Should just be a super team in the zpl with better selection surely?


i cant help but think the like clubs uni. cooks hill etc. should have a huge advantage in the leagues this year ( well there number 1 squad) having 6 teams of players to pick there best 3 from has got to make things easy?

i know for a fact at least 4 zpl teams were complete walk ins this year. Taking anybody that wanted to play. I sometimes wonder how they can compete against a team with alot more people to chose from and actual trials etc.?

Does anyone know if the teams with 2 i.d clubs can feed players from there bottom team up when short? For example can cooks hills lower i.ds squad send players up to there zpl one mid season if they notice some quality down there?

[whANTite]

We lost a fair few from our res grade and third grade and a handful from first but not enough to worry us. we will still be strong and hopefully challenge for a top four spot.

Interesting!!!



I don't play for stockton
I play for Tenambit sharks. I know the boys at Bero as a few well a lot played in league 1 at Tenambit with me last year. And yes they do have a good side bout 5 ex league 1 first graders. and I expect them to be up there amongst the top contenders. But to say they will walk thru and could win league 2 that's a big statement ( not that I'm having a go that's what I see this forum is about personal opinions and statements) But just from reading a few things stockton sound very strong with good depth. But should make for a good battle in ZL3. If all can live up to the hype.

So which is. LOL!!!! Either those Reggie's and 3rds have suddenly turned into 1st graders. Or your telling a few porkie pies. Hahaha!!!

[namwob99]

also i hope the beresfield club in zl1 and zl3 are not the same club. If they are they have some serious selection issues. IF they have a zl3 team of that standard and a zl1 team. Should just be a super team in the zpl with better

Soccer club in 1's, football club in 3's. Entirely different clubs.

[ace22]

ah cheers mate. makes sence then!

[sharky21]

Interesting!!!




So which is. LOL!!!! Either those Reggie's and 3rds have suddenly turned into 1st graders. Or your telling a few porkie pies. Hahaha!!!
Well in my first comment I did say a handful and this time I said about 5. Last time I checked I had 5 fingers on my hand and would refer that to being a handful so I struggle to see how my story has changed??

[whANTite]

Well in my first comment I did say a handful and this time I said about 5. Last time I checked I had 5 fingers on my hand and would refer that to being a handful so I struggle to see how my story has changed??

Friendly banter. Lol!! U got me though.

[Wilso8948]

We played tenambit 1st grade last year in a trial when us "Stockton" were still coming together. Think it was 1-1 or 1-0. Provided some of these blokes now play for bero and they have progressed to the 3rd round and Stockton going close only to loose to pens this makes for a very interesting comp. I'm predicting very close matches between us and bero and a few surprise teams of simba and toronto to challenge in zone league 3. Going to be a very very competitive year. Good luck bero and congrats on the state cup result!

[sharky21]

Friendly banter. Lol!! U got me though.
All for friendly banter mate. That's what makes it enjoyable.

[TXK]

cooks hill zpl had only met part of the team that night.? turn it up! would of bin the biggest lie you'll here all year. . about early Febuary they had a trial game against my mates team. cooks hill even then showed up with 3 full fit squads who looked like they were full in the swing of training fit and played

I agree mate. Didn't believe it for a second. They looked a team that been playing together for years, very organised, very well drilled and very fit.

[supa]

Soccer club in 1's, football club in 3's. Entirely different clubs.

can we have a beer for every time we answer this question...

[75wrdna]

Might be case of teams resting players seeing comp starts this weekend. This state comp seems to be bit of a joke. Teams treat it more like a trial game comp then serious tournament.

yeh your right in regards to the warners bay v berogame, im led to believe bero were resting some players aswell tho...

[namwob99]

can we have a beer for every time we answer this question...
Definitely...your shout though, I know you can handle it.

yeh your right in regards to the warners bay v berogame, im led to believe bero were resting some players aswell tho...

Only the old banged up players that we have to ease through training and still manage to injure themselves. Oh and the couple that think cruising around Hawaii or partying in Mexico would be more enjoyable. Idiots!!

[75wrdna]

Only the old banged up players that we have to ease through training and still manage to injure themselves. Oh and the couple that think cruising around Hawaii or partying in Mexico would be more enjoyable. Idiots!!

yeh im not from the club mate so i dont really know did hear something about a few quality players missing due to work commitments tho

[whANTite]

Definitely...your shout though, I know you can handle it.


Only the old banged up players that we have to ease through training and still manage to injure themselves. Oh and the couple that think cruising around Hawaii or partying in Mexico would be more enjoyable. Idiots!!

That old banged up bloke got a double last week and got denied a hatty by a hog not passing it to me. Btw can finish!!

[ManUTDSupporter]

I'm Confused here. Bero Lose 9-1 to Wallsend in a trial and then beat Olympic ZL2 6-1 and Warners Bay 2-1 DaFuq? whole new team after that trial or very good coaching? One site says their ZL1 team played and another said it was the ZL3, which is it lol ???

[namwob99]

I'm Confused here. Bero Lose 9-1 to Wallsend in a trial and then beat Olympic ZL2 6-1 and Warners Bay 2-1 DaFuq? whole new team after that trial or very good coaching? One site says their ZL1 team played and another said it was the ZL3, which is it lol ???
Definitely the 3's mate. We weren't really ready for our trials against wallsend it proly come around too early, not taking anything away from wallsend they were superb, but we have worked hard since on structure and fitness and the boys are reaping the rewards for the effort they've all put in. And I don't think it was 9.

[ManUTDSupporter]

Definitely the 3's mate. We weren't really ready for our trials against wallsend it proly come around too early, not taking anything away from wallsend they were superb, but we have worked hard since on structure and fitness and the boys are reaping the rewards for the effort they've all put in. And I don't think it was 9.

Fair enough mate, they just told us it was 9-1. Well done anyway, great result

[FiftyEight]

That old banged up bloke got a double last week and got denied a hatty by a hog not passing it to me. Btw can finish!!
The only truth in this includes "got a double", "got denied a hatty by a hog" and "can finish" that is all.

[namwob99]

Draws up on Northern's facebook.

Brook v Dudley
Mayfield v Platsy
Wallsend v Kotara
Uni v Garden Suburb
Bero v Swansea

[supa]

Definitely the 3's mate. We weren't really ready for our trials against wallsend it proly come around too early, not taking anything away from wallsend they were superb, but we have worked hard since on structure and fitness and the boys are reaping the rewards for the effort they've all put in. And I don't think it was 9.

you feel a few of them goals were actually offside and don't want to count them? aaahhhhh!

[ace22]

Draws up on Northern's facebook.

Brook v Dudley
Mayfield v Platsy
Wallsend v Kotara
Uni v Garden Suburb
Bero v Swansea


think ill be changing them after i see the first 2 rounds of the comp. but for now.

[amishpanda]

Brook v Dudley
Mayfield v Platsy
Wallsend v Kotara
Uni v Garden Suburb
Bero v Swansea

+1

[namwob99]

Locations, times etc are up.

[namwob99]

Just noticed that Wallsend-Kotara and Uni-Gardo games to be held at No. 2 Sports ground. Interesting.

[Premy]

Just noticed that Wallsend-Kotara and Uni-Gardo games to be held at No. 2 Sports ground. Interesting.

I'm lead to believe its No2 field at Uni not No2 in town

[namwob99]

Lol mis-read it.

[ace22]

games on this week.. whats everyones predictions now theyve seen a few competion games

[Zico]

Is it just me or does the only interest in this joke of a comp come from the ID levels?

[Premy]

T.V and Radio league might take interest in it next year when they realize its the 1st few rounds of the FFA Cup. Is it just me or am I wrong for thinking everyone wants more games to play and this "joke of a comp" is good for the whole of NNSW football and should be embraced. If we didn't have a cup comp you would probably be whinging saying we should have one Zico didn't hear to many magic supporters calling it a "JOKE" when they won the thing

[Zico]

T.V and Radio league might take interest in it next year when they realize its the 1st few rounds of the FFA Cup. Is it just me or am I wrong for thinking everyone wants more games to play and this "joke of a comp" is good for the whole of NNSW football and should be embraced. If we didn't have a cup comp you would probably be whinging saying we should have one Zico didn't hear to many magic supporters calling it a "JOKE" when they won the thing
Play it like a proper Cup comp with all sides from all diviisions being drawn into the 1 comp, then and only then will be taken as a serious comp

[CStein]

Play it like a proper Cup comp with all sides from all diviisions being drawn into the 1 comp, then and only then will be taken as a serious comp

+ 1, and while we are at it bring the GF to this region. I dont see the point of having the gf with a nothing crowd being played 3 hours away, it is in my eyes paying lip service to our associate member organisations. I understand that whilst David Eland and his board may attend the match so far away i bet he and his organisation dont pack the family in their respective football funded cars and make a family trip of it. You see i dont believe DE and Co to be football people because you never see them bring there family to the games, whilst i pack the station wagon full and zip around the region from grade to grade and park to park. Just my opinion.

[Premy]

Play it like a proper Cup comp with all sides from all diviisions being drawn into the 1 comp, then and only then will be taken as a serious comp

I agree but at the moment it's all we have so why not just embrace it. Speak to your NNSW rep if you don't like it.

[cobra23]

Play it like a proper Cup comp with all sides from all diviisions being drawn into the 1 comp, then and only then will be taken as a serious comp

agree 300% Zic man,

[cobra23]

+ 1, and while we are at it bring the GF to this region. I dont see the point of having the gf with a nothing crowd being played 3 hours away, it is in my eyes paying lip service to our associate member organisations. I understand that whilst David Eland and his board may attend the match so far away i bet he and his organisation dont pack the family in their respective football funded cars and make a family trip of it. You see i dont believe DE and Co to be football people because you never see them bring there family to the games, whilst i pack the station wagon full and zip around the region from grade to grade and park to park. Just my opinion.

To Be Honest,
Coffs has a good facility, which also allows 2 games at the same time being played side by side.
The main thing is that it is halfway between the state cup region, thats why i think they hold it there.
Think of a family from the queensland border if there team makes the playoffs, they would have to pack there family van and travel double of our time, if it was held here.

[CStein]

To Be Honest,
Coffs has a good facility, which also allows 2 games at the same time being played side by side.
The main thing is that it is halfway between the state cup region, thats why i think they hold it there.
Think of a family from the queensland border if there team makes the playoffs, they would have to pack there family van and travel double of our time, if it was held here.

Fair enough, so there would be an argument for the federations to be respective of population and not state borders right? I mean we are so much closer to Sydney than we are Coffs, just as those at the Tweed are so much closer to the gold coast than to coffs.

[ForeverRed]

+ 1, and while we are at it bring the GF to this region. I dont see the point of having the gf with a nothing crowd being played 3 hours away, it is in my eyes paying lip service to our associate member organisations. I understand that whilst David Eland and his board may attend the match so far away i bet he and his organisation dont pack the family in their respective football funded cars and make a family trip of it. You see i dont believe DE and Co to be football people because you never see them bring there family to the games, whilst i pack the station wagon full and zip around the region from grade to grade and park to park. Just my opinion.
Coffs council pay NNSWF to hold the semi and final there, it worth about 15 grand to NNSWF and in return brings a lot of patronage to business in coffs harbour, so if Newcastle or Lake Macquarie council feel like footing the bill then things may change but I doubt it, I believe it's a good set up

[LINGERA]

293

just sayin

[Fridge]

Wednesday nights games at uni have been moved to Lance York Oval.

[Premy]

Just to kick start conversation and adding on to what Zico said about wanting a proper comp do we think it feasible to have all teams in 1 comp no Northern/Southern pool every team in one hat the NBN/NewFM and a select few clubs from up north seaded into the last 64??????

[namwob99]

Just to kick start conversation and adding on to what Zico said about wanting a proper comp do we think it feasible to have all teams in 1 comp no Northern/Southern pool every team in one hat the NBN/NewFM and a select few clubs from up north seaded into the last 64??????
Everyone on hear will proly love this idea but won't admit as it'd take away their ability to simply write 'this comp is shit','why are there pools' etc.

[The Magician]

Solo Cup- Magic Vs Lambton 3-2 win to magic... both teams fielding majority of U23's i think.

[amishpanda]

From Lance York Oval:

The Wallsend Red Devils march on. 2-0 over Kotara Sth.
University continue their campaign with a victory over Garden Suburbs in penalties.

[Premy]

Wallsend 2 V 0 Kotara
Uni 0 V 0 Suburb Uni progress on penalties 3 years in a row Suburbs knocked out on penalties

[amishpanda]

Uni 0 V 0 Suburb Uni progress on penalties 3 years in a row Suburbs knocked out on penalties

Shit way to go down. Especially when it becomes a recurring theme.

[TheBean]

Solo Cup- Magic Vs Lambton 3-2 win to magic... both teams fielding majority of U23's i think.

magic good value for the win, played a majority first grade team against jaffas 23s though, and had to come from behind in the last 10 ;)

like i said though, magic deserved it in the end, plus some very fortunate goals for jaffas

[namwob99]

Swansea 2-0 Beresfield.

[Premy]

Shit way to go down. Especially when it becomes a recurring theme.

Not wrong it's never easy to take I think tonight Is a little better then the last 2 years last year against Barnsley I think we were the better side the year before against Cesnock we definitely had the better of the game where as tonight we probably were not the better of the 2 sides but defiantly could of won the game if we took our chances after controlling the game in patches.
End of the day penalties suck

[Premy]

Shit way to go down. Especially when it becomes a recurring theme.

Credit to you boys done a good job tonight

[Tangles]

Results from Col Curran

Dudley 1 - 0 Muswellbrook
Plattsy 2 - 1 Mayfield

Carrrnnn Doggieeeesss!!!

[Guiltykeep]

Everyone loves a good old penalty shootout! Bit upsetting to know haven't conceded a goal in this comp yet still get knocked out, but that's cup football

[fresh]

so you didnt let a goal in in penalty shootouts but your team lost. must be new rules in this round ball game i never heard of

[Bon]

so you didnt let a goal in in penalty shootouts but your team lost. must be new rules in this round ball game i never heard of

Alright Mr Pedantic.. I think we all know that he meant in normal time..

[fresh]

just fishing

[amishpanda]

Alright Mr Pedantic.. I think we all know that he meant in normal time..

He is just upset that his team was knocked out also.

[fresh]

im 85 years old. which team do i play for

[Bon]

im 85 years old. which team do i play for

Amishpanda was just fishing.. :grin:

[cobra23]

Solo Cup- Magic Vs Lambton 3-2 win to magic... both teams fielding majority of U23's i think.

could not make it last night,
Who won the other game between Lakes and Edgy

[The Baby Piglet]

From what I hear Edgy won 2-0. Apparently lakes had a number of great chances (open goals after rounding the keeper etc) but 2 long range bullets from Palozzi got Edgy over the line.

Ive noticed in recent games that palozzi has been on the bench. He came on against charlestown on wednesday night and i thought did quite well. IMO he is one of the best ball strikers in the comp and has a pretty decent passing range. Should be starting at edgy i think. I did hear a RUMOUR that he continually cops verbal sprays for coach wilson, so perhaps he's out of favour.

[Premy]

Just curious but can anyone from Uni elaborate on how close to full strength their was side last. Someone from New Lambton told me last night that its was the same side they played in the league can anyone confirm that?

[amishpanda]

Amishpanda was just fishing.. :grin:

Hook, line and sinker.


im 85 years old. which team do i play for

I will guess that you support Mayfield. The same way that I support Liverpool, making them 'my team' in the EPL.

[howardyou]

Just curious but can anyone from Uni elaborate on how close to full strength their was side last. Someone from New Lambton told me last night that its was the same side they played in the league can anyone confirm that?

New Lambton haven't played Uni in the ZPL yet.....

[Premy]

New Lambton haven't played Uni in the ZPL yet.....

My mistake they said "we played them last round and its the same team" I assumed the League but he must of be talking about the Cup

[Premy]

New Lambton haven't played Uni in the ZPL yet.....

My mistake they said "we played them last round and its the same team" I assumed the League but he must of be talking about the Cup

[amishpanda]

Were Kotara at full strength? They put up a damn good fight against Wallsend through the week - if they have players to add to that, it should be another great hit-out this wekeend.

[Premy]

I seen there first game against Terrace and there didn't seem to be any big difference should be a cracker of a game this weekend

[The Magician]

Round 4 just out... NBN- Magic Vs Phoenix... Edgeworth Bye

[Zico]

Easy win for the magic

[Retro Jet]

Easy win for the magic

:popcorn:

Wish there was a 'Fishing' emicon sometimes....

[Zico]

:popcorn:

Wish there was a 'Fishing' emicon sometimes....
:)

[The Baby Piglet]

Anyone going to watch the hayne plane tonight :popcorn:

[late_to_the_game]

Magic team is mostly U23's. Valo looked better for the first 20 minutes, missed a sitter after 5.

[The Magician]

Full Time- Broadmeadow Magic 0- Valentine 1

[zzzzzzzzzz]

Easy win for the magic Thank you Tom Waterhouse :roflz:

[ForeverRed]

Full Time- Broadmeadow Magic 0- Valentine 1
Can't wait to see that on magic tv

[seldom]

Full Time- Broadmeadow Magic 0- Valentine 1

Bus trip to Coffs............nice

[The Magician]

Can't wait to see that on magic tv

Sorry? Do you even have TV's in Cardiff?

[ace22]

dudley wallsend 2 - 2 and like 100-99 on penalties with dudley winning.

swansea uni - swansea win 2-1

[cobra23]

What a joke,
Watched Magic 23's (3 first team regulars) vs phoenix (full strength 1st grade)
I wished i never wasted my time going to blacksmiths to watch crap like what i saw lastnight..
big credit to Pheonix for taking this comp seriously and having a go.
MAGIC either your to big for the sport, or you truly believed that your 23,s would do the job for ya. WRONG
The poor kids looked lost out there last night...
WHY enter the comp,

[pv4]

WHY enter the comp,

they're actually forced to enter it, unless i'm mistaken.

maybe it was part of magic's bargaining efforts to entice/keep their 23s players that they'd be given a go in the state cup. clubs can do what they want. if their 23s can hold a full-strength first grade side to 1 goal, that's not a bad effort imo. those 23s will be better off for the experience - much better off than not playing, letting their first grade play, and boozing for a weekend in coffs.

[ForeverRed]

they're actually forced to enter it, unless i'm mistaken.

maybe it was part of magic's bargaining efforts to entice/keep their 23s players that they'd be given a go in the state cup. clubs can do what they want. if their 23s can hold a full-strength first grade side to 1 goal, that's not a bad effort imo. those 23s will be better off for the experience - much better off than not playing, letting their first grade play, and boozing for a weekend in coffs.
Magic have a responsibility to the the competition, they should have played their first grade, you can't be high and mighty in one comp and be disrespectful in another, it's only a piss ant midweek game, your players are not that precious surely

[pv4]

Magic have a responsibility to the the competition, they should have played their first grade, you can't be high and mighty in one comp and be disrespectful in another, it's only a piss ant midweek game, your players are not that precious surely

it's all about priorities innit. wigan win the fa cup, yet get relegated from the epl, because manure/arsenal/etc are playing their youth/reserves in those cup competitions - not only to preserve their players, but to give their lower players a run.

like i said - magic probably promised a large part of their 23s players a run in the state cup in a way to entice them to the club, or keep them from signing for another club. imo this is only making their 23s players stronger, and thus making the overall competition stronger.

[Zico]

Magic have a responsibility to the the competition, they should have played their first grade, you can't be high and mighty in one comp and be disrespectful in another, it's only a piss ant midweek game, your players are not that precious surely
I've tried to stay out of your rants but enough is enough. Why should Magic take the cup serious when the Fed don't? Why risk your first graders when your in the box seat to win the premiership? If you ask me it's a huge risk for a huge club like Magic who have something to loose and nothing to gain out of it but on the other hand clubs like VPFC, Lakes and Southy who are looking at a nothing season have to play their main squad as it's the only chance to win silverware.

[cobra23]

I've tried to stay out of your rants but enough is enough. Why should Magic take the cup serious when the Fed don't? Why risk your first graders when your in the box seat to win the premiership? If you ask me it's a huge risk for a huge club like Magic who have something to loose and nothing to gain out of it but on the other hand clubs like VPFC, Lakes and Southy who are looking at a nothing season have to play their main squad as it's the only chance to win silverware.

Fair call Zico.
I was just bit upset because magic is the one team i like watching due to the style of football they play,
And to go all the way out to blacksmiths to watch that standard of football is a bit disapointing thats all.

[The Magician]

Magic have a responsibility to the the competition, they should have played their first grade, you can't be high and mighty in one comp and be disrespectful in another, it's only a piss ant midweek game, your players are not that precious surely

Your joking right... dont be upset because you (southy) lost to lakes 4-0 in round 2 of the cup because you played your 19's... The coaches can pick from whoever they please from the senior squad. And if a predominately U23'd based team can keep a full strength first grade team to 1-0 i agree with PV4, good on them, it just validates their position on the ladder in the senior grades...

Its no secret Magic has a lot of injuries in the defence and midfield ATM so why risk those players? it was a first grade attack except for haynes who was rested. I'm sure the coaches would have intended to win as the cup is help on an off weekend anyways and an all expenses paid holiday to coffs probably sounds good too. Our responsibility to the comp was to last 2 more rounds than southy did... mission accomplished.

[ForeverRed]

Southy have already won the state cup, we don't need to be greedy , and before you ask I won't be at the game on Sunday unfortunately

[Bremsstrahlung]

Your joking right... dont be upset because you (southy) lost to lakes 4-0 in round 2 of the cup....Our responsibility to the comp was to last 2 more rounds than southy did... mission accomplished.


Southy have already won the state cup

:whistling: FR 1- TM 0

[CStein]

Southy have already won the state cup, we don't need to be greedy , and before you ask I won't be at the game on Sunday unfortunately

No comment... :)

[CStein]

:whistling: FR 1- TM 0

From memory Magic have won it more times than Sthy. If my memory serves me correct Southy supporters and others involved in the club made a fool of themselves and were involved in some ugly and unsportsmanlike behaviour on that occasion. Does anybody else recall??

[ace22]

!

lol tell him how u really feel haha

[ForeverRed]

From memory Magic have won it more times than Sthy. If my memory serves me correct Southy supporters and others involved in the club made a fool of themselves and were involved in some ugly and unsportsmanlike behaviour on that occasion. Does anybody else recall??
I think you mean edgeworth buddy, and you should talk about supporters, the bloke who swore and jump up and down like a 3 year old at the Azzurri canteen a couple of weeks ago made the magic mob look real nice people, disgrace , rightly escorted out by police

[ForeverRed]

!
Cardiff City> Southy

[Youaskedforit]

Any player won state cup with two teams ? I can think of one

Thought id chuck in a trivia question in amongst all the dribble going on.

[sancho_theswan]

How about Bowlo, Shane Paul and that great turk player Hakan Canli.

[hawk]

Any player won state cup with two teams ? I can think of one
Thought id chuck in a trivia question in amongst all the dribble going on.
Teams can play any squad they want in the cup. If they chose a 2nd side and lose no need to get all heavy about it man. Cups will always take a backseat to the comp for some.

[wannabe]

Any scores from today

[ForeverRed]

Any scores from today

Edgy play valentine in semi, Swansea play urunga in other semi, both games at 10 am

[wannabe]

Edgy play valentine in semi, Swansea play urunga in other semi, both games at 10 am

Ha the same draw as last year with the two nbn teams meeting in the semi again and the four northern teams meeting the four southern teams in the quarters. Never seen a knock out comp with a more contrived draw in my life

[ForeverRed]

Ha the same draw as last year with the two nbn teams meeting in the semi again and the four northern teams meeting the four southern teams in the quarters. Never seen a knock out comp with a more contrived draw in my life
Video of draw is on nnswf Facebook page, didn't look contrived to me

[namwob99]

Urunga beat Edgy on penalties according to nnswf Facebook.

[Zico]

Urunga may be my 2nd fave side now. :yay:

[Premy]

Even more of a reason to have a north coast base club in the NPL or 2nd division at least

[JCBT]

Even more of a reason to have a north coast base club in the NPL or 2nd division at least
But if it was a proper and fair draw with the stronger sides going up to the semi's rather than half ZPL being sides and the other half being NBN/NEWFM sides then would the NPL side get a look in? Just trying to say that this can't used as an example of why they should be put into the comp. Has been tried before and failed each time mainly due to expense.

[Premy]

But if it was a proper and fair draw with the stronger sides going up to the semi's rather than half ZPL being sides and the other half being NBN/NEWFM sides then would the NPL side get a look in? Just trying to say that this can't used as an example of why they should be put into the comp. Has been tried before and failed each time mainly due to expense.

The whole point of the NPL is to make state league clubs more professional and make sure any kid with talent doesn't go unnoticed and has a clear pathway if clubs cannot afford a trip to Coffs Harbour once a year then they shouldn't be in the comp as to the said northern based club traveling expanses surely NNSWF can help them out in someway.

[JCBT]

The whole point of the NPL is to make state league clubs more professional and make sure any kid with talent doesn't go unnoticed and has a clear pathway if clubs cannot afford a trip to Coffs Harbour once a year then they shouldn't be in the comp as to the said northern based club traveling expanses surely NNSWF can help them out in someway.
This is my mistake as I took the NPL as being the Northern League and not the National Premier League sorry. but as far as the cost side of things, you are forgetting the side from up north has to travel every 2nd week and the cost involved in that. Even though it's once a year for other clubs it's still a large expense.

[Premy]

This is my mistake as I took the NPL as being the Northern League and not the National Premier League sorry. but as far as the cost side of things, you are forgetting the side from up north has to travel every 2nd week and the cost involved in that. Even though it's once a year for other clubs it's still a large expense.

Read my last couple of words surely NNSWF can help them out in some way

[Zico]

Read my last couple of words surely NNSWF can help them out in some way
Rubbish

[Premy]

Rubbish

Exactly the attitude I would expect from a fossil like you

[Zico]

Exactly the attitude I would expect from a fossil like you
Why should NNSWF have to spend money on travel for a club that could be used for far better things like development of kids and so?

[Premy]

Why should NNSWF have to spend money on travel for a club that could be used for far better things like development of kids and so?

Because the money would go to helping the "development of kids and so" in the far north coast region by giving the kids a good clear pathway to enhance their skill in a elite competion.

[Premy]

Yes they would probably struggle for a few years on and off the field but the pro's far out way the con's

[Premy]

I wonder if State League Clubs will take this competion serious now with the announcement of the FFA Cup?

[ForeverRed]

depends on the format of both competitions

[Zico]

I wonder if State League Clubs will take this competion serious now with the announcement of the FFA Cup?
I wonder if the fed will take this comp seriously?

[JCBT]

I wonder if the fed will take this comp seriously?
Hold a proper draw with every club in the one hat and then it will be a true cup.

[leftrightout]

Hold a proper draw with every club in the one hat and then it will be a true cup.

Oh my god thats a genius idea, i can't believe no one else thought of that or has even mentioned it until now! :banghead:

[sancho_theswan]

Hold a proper draw with every club in the one hat and then it will be a true cup.

+1.... and make it compulsory for ALL clubs, not just NBN and NEWFM.

[Captain_Carl]

Who won?