2014 National Premier League

[ForeverRed]

Edgy 7 azzurri 0

[Thomas477]

Wow, that's a big result.

[MFKS]

Weston a dark horse this year?

No

All I seen today was a shit game with one team of big time charlies not putting in the effort and graft required to win being rolled by a side who didn't do anything other than work harder and battle away manfully. I would expect them to make Semis but they won't win a comp

[MFKS]

Not wrong, and it just seemed that they didn't want to be there tbh. Only Maj and Ireland seems to be trying.
Ireland saved their arse on 3-4 occassions

Wouldn't say Maj was very good at all. He can play much better and was only involved in little fits and then drifted out of the game for large parts

Bloke who I thought was poor today was Jobe. Gave the ball away 3-4 times in the defensive half and put the side needlessly under pressure with what can only be described as some type of colour blindness issue as he seemed to pick Weston players out for no reason when he was under no pressure at all and wasn't close to picking out a team mate.

Thought a bloke of his experience should have wanted the ball much more and be getting way more involved in attack and also way more involved in defence.

Whatever he is getting paid the club should be expecting and receiving a lot more than they got.

Matter of fact the biggest issue that Jaffas have to me is working out their attack. Someone has to be benched. Don't see the front 3 of Faj Kale and Maj working. Looks good on paper but in reality to me they are carrying 3 blokes who ain't offering much in the chasing department when they don't have the ball

[wannabe]

any score from edgeworth and azzurri

[ForeverRed]

7 nil edgy

[chocolate soldier]

7-0...... are azzuri down to 8 men or is this a gee up?

[ForeverRed]

Full team

[chocolate soldier]

Wow

[jets04]

Full team

11 on the field, I wouldn't say full team.

No Goodchild, Maguire, Smith, Hughes and pretty sure some others too

[ForeverRed]

I meant 11 on the field,

[Sacchi]

Ireland saved their arse on 3-4 occassions


Quoted for accuracy. All top-notch point blank saves. Not the greatest game on a heavy pitch, as others have noted, but it really should have been a three or four-goal margin. Wonder when the pressure starts to build at Lambton?


11 on the field, I wouldn't say full team.

No Goodchild, Maguire, Smith, Hughes and pretty sure some others too

Richley a late withdrawal on the day, and Sullini also sidelined. Not that it should be an excuse, Azzurri looked abject and Edgeworth very sharp. Very different looking Edgeworth to last year.

Congrats on your good fortune today FR! Hope you spent it wisely.

[Thomas477]

Lose 1 game after winning 1 and suddenly the pressure is mounting! Tbh I reckon that's ridiculous. If they continue losing for 3-4 more games or just scrapping draws, then yeah, the pressure would be mounting, but not a lost after a win.

[namwob99]

Why you even talking about the result? I've been sitting hear waiting to find out who played the most long balls!!

[seldom]

so charlie obviously struggling depth wise...sup Capn O

[The General]

Lose 1 game after winning 1 and suddenly the pressure is mounting! Tbh I reckon that's ridiculous. If they continue losing for 3-4 more games or just scrapping draws, then yeah, the pressure would be mounting, but not a lost after a win.

I think you are right - too early to say Tanch is under pressure, they didn't start well last year either I believe. They have only won 1 of 3 though. With Magic, Edgy and Olympic coming up - it could be interesting to see how Lambton go. They did appear to go through the motions yesterday.

Charlestown were obviously missing some good players last night. But 7-0? That still isn't a good sign for them.

[pv4]

How good is Ireland looking - a question for guys at their games. Is he looking good enough to step up the ALeague level, even as a backup?

[fresh]

How good is Ireland looking - a question for guys at their games. Is he looking good enough to step up the ALeague level, even as a backup?

if your good enough in England your good enough here surely

[De-Champ]

if your good enough in England your good enough here surely

you joking??? or just do not understand football

[ForeverRed]

How good is Ireland looking - a question for guys at their games. Is he looking good enough to step up the ALeague level, even as a backup?
His a good keeper but is terrible with the ball at his feet

[MFKS]

His a good keeper but is terrible with the ball at his feet

Have to agree with FR. Bit iffy on crosses too. Has a go but doesn't fill you full of confidence.

His kicking is rather odd. Most footballers you don't really notice their technique/ability at kicking a ball as it is sort of a natural done thing everyone does and you probably only notice those who strike it really really well

This bloke though is probably in the bottom 5% of players at striking a ball. Just doesn't look comfortable and looks like it is a foreign concept too him. Was taking goal kicks yesterday which he didn't do all last season and everytime he took one it looked awful and ugly.

Reminds me a bit of Bozza. Who was a great keeper but once the back pass rule was bought in during the early 90's ws way behind the eight ball as his kicking wasn't up to it

[NewyTy]

Jets Youth beat Magic 1-0 at Wanderers Oval. Very sloppy game with both teams struggling to keep possession.

Magic had several chances to make it 1-1 but lacked passing ability in the front third. Easy to see how much the Jets Youth have improved since last season.

U/22's was 2-1 to Magic
U/19's was 2-0 to Magic

[sancho_theswan]

Easy to see how much the Jets Youth have improved since last season.

Hmmmm?????!!!!!!
Why is that????? Change of coach???

[NewyTy]

A couple of new players in the team I think. The defending was top notch today. They didn't give Magic much room to move.

[Football lover]

Jets sloppy ? Talk about the linesman on the far side called
Lundy offside twice in space of 5 minutes magic playing the high line looked off
It big time Don't care what anybody says peter Haynes is the biggest
Cock head going struts around Like he is royalty magic were rubbish along with Ben Higgins How he plays 1st grade beyond me jets were good ox borrow was a delight some of his passing joy to watch

[NewyTy]

I'm a Magic fan so may be biased but I thought most of the offside calls were correct. I agree that Haynes was pretty bad today. That one on one chance with Solari should have been a goal. I think Magic have a case of thinking it's their right to win the game. That being said, Jets Youth played well and deserved the result.

[Football lover]

I thought best on ground for magic was piddo bout all haynsey was terrible Matty Paul wasn't far behind chill and Pettit make difference but jets were good should have won by more then they did

[ForeverRed]

How does oxborrow get a game in youth

[plague]

How does oxborrow get a game in youth

I'd say it was because the coach picked him.

[Thomas477]

I'd say it was because the coach picked him.

Yeah, seems a strange concept.

[ForeverRed]

Jets sloppy ? Talk about the linesman on the far side called
Lundy offside twice in space of 5 minutes magic playing the high line looked off
It big time Don't care what anybody says peter Haynes is the biggest
Cock head going struts around Like he is royalty magic were rubbish along with Ben Higgins How he plays 1st grade beyond me jets were good ox borrow was a delight some of his passing joy to watch

Peter probably has few more goals and premiership medals then most so he can probably get away with a bit, your comments on a nice bloke are extremely harsh

[stopper2]

Peter probably has few more goals and premiership medals then most so he can probably get away with a bit, your comments on a nice bloke are extremely harsh
Well said, anyway all good strikers need a touch of "arrogance".
Magic look a stale side which is in need of a little rejuvenation from what I saw today. You see and here that a few of the other clubs are promoting young players from the 22's and 19's but Magic seem not willing to take a chance with a younger player, instead relying on their core group of senior players which have served them so well for a number of seasons now. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Matt Hoole and Alex Kantarovski are the younger players in the first grade side who have come up through the lower grades and they are what 21, 22?

[MFKS]

How does oxborrow get a game in youth

Probably due to his age he is still eligible for this team. Isn't he 18 or so???

Even though he is on the periphery of the HAL he would still be eligible for the Jets Yoof team and would fit under the age limit imposed by Northern.


Exactly then how are the Jets doing anything wrong by giving him senior level football to harden him up and develop him towards HAL???

It makes sense for Oxborrow's and Jets benefit to do this.


Shame the Jets don't actually send the likes of Chilli Pepper Chapman BK Reagan etc who played limited HAL last season out on loan to some of the NNSW sides this winter to actually get some games under their belt

[Imyourhero]

but that's too logical, MFKS.

[MFKS]

but that's too logical, MFKS.

Just trying to be polite and not upset the bloke as it seemed a loaded question for someone to take the bait and get the mods hammering us in here for getting personal

[Imyourhero]

sorry should have quoted, I meant the part about chilli etc being loaned out!

[Zico]

Probably due to his age he is still eligible for this team. Isn't he 18 or so???

Even though he is on the periphery of the HAL he would still be eligible for the Jets Yoof team and would fit under the age limit imposed by Northern.


Exactly then how are the Jets doing anything wrong by giving him senior level football to harden him up and develop him towards HAL???

It makes sense for Oxborrow's and Jets benefit to do this.


Shame the Jets don't actually send the likes of Chilli Pepper Chapman BK Reagan etc who played limited HAL last season out on loan to some of the NNSW sides this winter to actually get some games under their belt

You are starting to sound a little human. I find myself in agreeance with you once again :wtf:

[MFKS]

You are starting to sound a little human. I find myself in agreeance with you once again :wtf:
Actually have another idea on this also.

Would like to see the entire HAL Jets squad loaned out for 2-3 weeks to the NBN Sides during pre season. Pick a couple of weekends and then put all 22 squad members assuming all fit up for selection and let the team coming last pick a player then the team coming second last pick a player and so on until all 22 are assigned a club.

Then make them play and train with the clubs for 2 weeks on top of their preseason commitments at the Jets

Might teach a few of them a thing or to. Will knock a few into shape getting some solid match practice which has to be better than playing with their HAL peers against a lesser side and strolling through 45 mins as they chalk up 3-4 goals a half.

Would also benefit the NBN Clubs when they get the likes of Griif or Taggz or Beard or Zads playing for them for a couple of weeks

[chocolate soldier]

As a pre season game, the local clubs want to try players that may be part for them throughout the season instead of giving so called "elite" players a run. We have seen in recent times the like of wheelhouse and currently hearfield, that their impact isnt as dynamic as people think, and that some of the local so called lesser profile players can quite easily match them week in,week out as team players and not individus that gets reaults

[halo se7en]

Anyone else going to watch Adamstown v Sth Cardiff today?

[halo se7en]

Adamstown 0-1 Southy at HT. Adamstown had a good patch of about 5-10 where they looked close, including an almost OG and a shot that keeper watched smack into the crossbar. Otherwise Adamstowns keeper has kept them in this, could otherwise be 3 or 4-0. Whoever scores next wins this IMO.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Carter definitely keeping them in it. Southy their own worst enemy. Rosebuds don't have much tbh.

[MFKS]

Carter definitely keeping them in it. Southy their own worst enemy. Rosebuds don't have much tbh.

Didn't have much last week when I seen them when they lost 5-1 to a unimpressive Jets Yoof team.

Battling to avoid wooden spoon wouldn't you agree??

[halo se7en]

Cracking 2nd half for the neutral observer. 2 quick Adamstown goals inside opening 5-10 mins. Southy eventually pulled it back to 2-2. They were then awarded fair PK with maybe 10 to go. Captain blazed it over the bar, looks like he pulled a muscle in the process. Adamstown grab a winner in the last few minutes. Finished 3-2.

[halo se7en]

I think Adamstown have enough about them, but had South scored a 2nd in the first half when they had the run of play, I think they might have gone on with. Abe is still a temperamental little schoolkid, although he was well matched by Southy's #7 today - what a tool.

[Thomas477]

Olympic 3 - 1 Lakes last I saw.

2 pens in the first half to Olympic. First was fair I thought, and the second pen was a ****ing stupid decision by the lakes 17 to stick his arm up and knock a non dangerous cross behind. Lakes keeper made a great save in the first half.

Second half saw lakes get a goal on the counter after their #3 was sent for 2 yellows. Ref almost had a graham poll moment. Olympic scored a good goal about 15 minutes after that.

Not too many unwarranted long balls by Olympic.

22s 5-1 Olympic. Blew out in the last 20 minutes. Olympic keeper made a few decent saves that counted. Lakes 13 pole axed himself to the amusement of the spectators. Had to go off though 5 mins later.

19s 3-2 Olympic.

[Premy]

http://huntertv.com.au/

Anybody read about this in the Herald today? Maybe Northern could be a little proactive and approach them to telecast some games, it looks like it would be right up their ally.

[Pico]

http://huntertv.com.au/

Anybody read about this in the Herald today? Maybe Northern could be a little proactive and approach them to telecast some games, it looks like it would be right up their ally.
I believe nnsw are already teamed up with bar TV, might stop them from using hunter TV in the future.

[Premy]

I believe nnsw are already teamed up with bar TV, might stop them from using hunter TV in the future.
Is Bar TV not just a stream threw the Internet?
My understanding is Hunter TV will be a digital channel.

[namwob99]

Is Bar TV not just a stream threw the Internet?
My understanding is Hunter TV will be a digital channel.

They'll be too busy showing egg ball.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I think Adamstown have enough about them, but had South scored a 2nd in the first half when they had the run of play, I think they might have gone on with. Abe is still a temperamental little schoolkid, although he was well matched by Southy's #7 today - what a tool.

Southy player has more skill and is more temperamental. Would be a good player if he had a head on his shoulders, passed the ball and didn't let shit get to him.
His payback shot on Matthews following their half time spat could've ended badly.

[HashTag]

Atown southy was a terrible game... Maitland and val was a much better game the other night..

[halo se7en]

Southy player has more skill and is more temperamental. Would be a good player if he had a head on his shoulders, passed the ball and didn't let shit get to him.
His payback shot on Matthews following their half time spat could've ended badly.

Yeah I meant matched him for temperament. I don't rate Abe at all.

[immersion]

Yeah I meant matched him for temperament. I don't rate Abe at all.

I dont rate him either, but he is good enough to be in the league. I wonder if he didnt have such a terrible attitude if we would be having this conversation or if we would rate him as a better player?

either way we would have much more respect for him if he let his football do the talking and not his fowl mouth.

[halo se7en]

I dont rate him either, but he is good enough to be in the league. I wonder if he didnt have such a terrible attitude if we would be having this conversation or if we would rate him as a better player?

either way we would have much more respect for him if he let his football do the talking and not his fowl mouth.

That's the problem with a bad attitude is that it draws too much attention so the football ability comes under closer scrutiny. Either way, he did help them to a win on Monday so I can't be too harsh on him.

[MFKS]

Any news with today's game between Jaffas and Magic at 3:30pm.

Weather is atrocious here

[Thomas477]

Honestly, I reckon the lower grades will be canned again and they'll just play the 1st grade.

[ForeverRed]

Lower grades off, decision on first grade at 11 am, doubt it will be on though

[MFKS]

Any word??? Seems to have stopped for the last 2 hours.

Getting sick of doing the cleaning jobs you always put off/ never do

[MFKS]

Bugger seems the games are off,


Also it would appear the lower grades at Weston and Lakes are already off tomorrow

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-10182-0-295743-0&sID=322386

[Thomas477]

Can confirm Jaffas and Magic are off.

Clearly Edden Oval can't deal with a flash flood, what an huge oversight by the Jaffas committee.

[halo se7en]

Glorious day for it… Jaffas should just move the game to Cook Park.

[Thomas477]

Nah, I hear the Chicken Shed has good drainage...

[Zico]

Bugger seems the games are off,


Also it would appear the lower grades at Weston and Lakes are already off tomorrow

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-10182-0-295743-0&sID=322386
Start the complaining about inferior pitches MFKS.
If it's wet at Weston then it must have pissed down. I did hear that they had 100ml of rain 6 hours.

[MFKS]

Start the complaining about inferior pitches MFKS.
If it's wet at Weston then it must have pissed down. I did hear that they had 100ml of rain 6 hours.

I can understand yesterdays effort with the rain being a washout.

Our pitches though should though be adequate enough that they can play today considering since about lunchtime yesterday we have had no rain and today it is a glorious morning in the Hunter.

The standards need to improve and the councils/clubs are far too harsh on calling games off.

I remember playing one day in 18's and we were literally scooping the ball out of puddles beach soccer style as the rain was that bad. We got our game in then the club played Reserves after us and then First Grade. Obviously would have chopped the pitch up and this was about Rd4 of the season in the early 90's.

That day we had some serious torrential rain so it wasn't a shower to wet the grass.

Wouldn't happen this day and age

[halo se7en]

Anyone know if Jets v Charlestown is still on today?

[ForeverRed]

It's a Sunday fixture, no games were scheduled today

[Guiltykeep]

Anyone know if Jets v Charlestown is still on today?

Don't Southy play the jets anyway

[halo se7en]

Don't Southy play the jets anyway

Oops, was looking at next week

[Newsfeed]

Weston v Hamilton is ON tomorrow.

[outsider]

Macquarie Field and Ulinga Oval have been called out today-Refer wet weather site.

[outsider]

Games off today leads me to a question-Why are the clubs calling games off?Is it to preserve the field or due to players being unavailable.The ONLY reason games should be called off is if the field is DANGEROUS to players-NO OTHER REASON.

[ForeverRed]

Haha, nice rant

[The Magician]

Were any games played this weekend? is it a total washout... ID games still on...

[outsider]

Haha, nice rant

Not a rant-just a statement of fact-too many clubs are precious about their grounds these days.Whatever happened to football being played in wet weather.A litle bit of mud and rain does not hurt but I guess that you dont want to get your hair wet Red.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Not a rant-just a statement of fact-too many clubs are precious about their grounds these days.Whatever happened to football being played in wet weather.A litle bit of mud and rain does not hurt but I guess that you dont want to get your hair wet Red.

How'd the ground look when you went to inspect it this morning? :sup:

[ForeverRed]

Fridays rain didn't help, 53 mil in the rain gauge then hardly any sun yesterday, this mornings rain only added to an already wet pitch, impossible to play on

[ForeverRed]

Not a rant-just a statement of fact-too many clubs are precious about their grounds these days.Whatever happened to football being played in wet weather.A litle bit of mud and rain does not hurt but I guess that you dont want to get your hair wet Red.
I'd do anything to get a game on but when it's to wet it's to wet, there is a duty of care factor also plus with the added games from having 4 youth teams this season I don't think to many grounds are going to cope if we were to play in poor conditions, I have noticed charlestown are playing today, credit to them but surprising

[outsider]

How'd the ground look when you went to inspect it this morning? :sup:

why would I go to inspect the ground-that is Reds job surely

[ForeverRed]

Weston 3 Hamilton 2

[late_to_the_game]

Only the 19s game got played at Lisle Carr. They chopped it up pretty badly. They were rolling it when I left to try and allow 1sts to play.
The 19s had started when another 4-5 mm fell.

[Thomas477]

Only the 19s game got played at Lisle Carr. They chopped it up pretty badly. They were rolling it when I left to try and allow 1sts to play.
The 19s had started when another 4-5 mm fell.

Hmmm, wonder where those who were bagging out Lambton for canning their 19s and 22s, so they could ensure 1st grade could play, are?

[Imyourhero]

Yeah but jaffas didnt have >50mm rain in a few hours AND they had 2 days of pure sunshine. Can't compare the 2. The duty of care argument is what it all comes down to. But is how a field is classed as so wet its dangerous decided through a written document so every club follows the same rules or is it all subjective to the individual(s) who inspect it? Legit question.

[ForeverRed]

If its too wet it's too wet, it's not that difficult

[ManUTDSupporter]

Weston v Hamilton
19's = 2 - 1
22's = 0 - 2
Frst = 3 - 2

[outsider]

Yeah but jaffas didnt have >50mm rain in a few hours AND they had 2 days of pure sunshine. Can't compare the 2. The duty of care argument is what it all comes down to. But is how a field is classed as so wet its dangerous decided through a written document so every club follows the same rules or is it all subjective to the individual(s) who inspect it? Legit question.

No written instructions-all done by someone at club level who decides whether the game will go on-usually decision is made to protect the field with no real intent to play the game.There is no consideration of whether the conditions are DANGEROUS but what is likely to happen to the surface and how much repair work is necessary.

[Bremsstrahlung]

:violin:

[Zico]

The fed stipulate that the playing surface must be in a certain manner as part of the criteria, so why give them any amo against you by playing games that will be to the detrement of your pitch quality?

Another problem that arises is that most of the clubs in the comp spend their own money to get the pitch into A1 condition and then more money to maintain it.

I'm all for playing in all conditions like we onced did but things have changed and everybody wants to play on a top notch pitch week in week out. Years ago we had possibly Lakes, Crystal Palace and Australs that had a wonderful surface while the rest of pitches where bare dirt in goal mouths and center areas. I can even remember pitches like Cessnock sports ground being a dust bowl mid way through the season.

We can't have it both ways but a bit of middle ground would be great.

[The Magician]

The fed stipulate that the playing surface must be in a certain manner as part of the criteria, so why give them any amo against you by playing games that will be to the detrement of your pitch quality?

Another problem that arises is that most of the clubs in the comp spend their own money to get the pitch into A1 condition and then more money to maintain it.

I'm all for playing in all conditions like we onced did but things have changed and everybody wants to play on a top notch pitch week in week out. Years ago we had possible Lakes, Crystal Palace and Australs that had a wonderful surface while the rest of pitches where bare dirt in goal mouths and center areas. I can even remember pitches like Cessnock sports ground being a dust bowl mid way through the season.

We can't have it both ways but a bit of middle ground would be great.

LOL... who spends their own money on their pitch?

[Zico]

LOL... who spends their own money on their pitch?
Whats clubs don't? Not many council owned pitches in the NPL.

[The Magician]

693

[Thomas477]

Whats clubs don't? Not many council owned pitches in the NPL.

Jaffas don't own Edden, and Rosebuds don't own Adamstown. However, due to not owning it, a lot more rep games are played on both of them, as opposed to your Wanderers or Darling Streets.

[MFKS]

How'd the ground look when you went to inspect it this morning? :sup:

Why would it need inspection anyway??

I was assured that the drainage was top shelf out there once before so why would we need an inspection??

[curious_fan]

Yeah but jaffas didnt have >50mm rain in a few hours AND they had 2 days of pure sunshine. Can't compare the 2. The duty of care argument is what it all comes down to. But is how a field is classed as so wet its dangerous decided through a written document so every club follows the same rules or is it all subjective to the individual(s) who inspect it? Legit question.

It isn't the sole consideration a club might have to contend with, clubs also have a responsibility for supplying as high a quality surface season long so some calls need to be made taking not only that's days games in mind. Also, clubs can be held responsible by the Councils for damage. So if a club plays and the Council decides come Monday morning the ground is trashed clubs can face a bill from that also, rarely thankfully, but still another point that needs consideration at the time.

I certainly wont speak for all clubs but many the volunteers who looks after those fields for free all summer and winter are generally consulted for their opinions knowing the grounds and what recovery might be possible. Some clubs include coaches some not, but in the end the Secretary at most clubs wears the official role of making the call based on subjective informed information. Even in like conditions nearby grounds will fare differently........ Olympic are fortunate enough not to have an issue with run off as say Jaffas or Magic may with the size of the hills at the grounds, soil drains differently, the effectiveness of subsoil irrigation could be an area of difference.

You'll never have a document or a single description that deems a ground as "dangerous" because its always going to be subjective, it is an opinion. And if the Federation has any issues I am sure they could have someone visit a field and look and then not over rule but challenge a decision.

[Thomas477]

It isn't the sole consideration a club might have to contend with, clubs also have a responsibility for supplying as high a quality surface season long so some calls need to be made taking not only that's days games in mind. Also, clubs can be held responsible by the Councils for damage. So if a club plays and the Council decides come Monday morning the ground is trashed clubs can face a bill from that also, rarely thankfully, but still another point that needs consideration at the time.

I certainly wont speak for all clubs but many the volunteers who looks after those fields for free all summer and winter are generally consulted for their opinions knowing the grounds and what recovery might be possible. Some clubs include coaches some not, but in the end the Secretary at most clubs wears the official role of making the call based on subjective informed information. Even in like conditions nearby grounds will fare differently........ Olympic are fortunate enough not to have an issue with run off as say Jaffas or Magic may with the size of the hills at the grounds, soil drains differently, the effectiveness of subsoil irrigation could be an area of difference.

You'll never have a document or a single description that deems a ground as "dangerous" because its always going to be subjective, it is an opinion. And if the Federation has any issues I am sure they could have someone visit a field and look and then not over rule but challenge a decision.

A reasonable post!

[ForeverRed]

Adamstown v Broadmeadow set down for tonight has been postponed, State Cup fixtures at Weston are still on

[ForeverRed]

Broadmeadow v south Cardiff have changed starting times due to A league grand final being at 4 pm, new times are 19s @ 10 am, 22s @ 11.45 firsts @ 1.45

[Newsfeed]

Only 1st Grade tonight edgy v weston 830pm.
19s/22s washed out

[MFKS]

Only 1st Grade tonight edgy v weston 830pm.
19s/22s washed out

Take it we are already at the stage where preserving the pitch for the GF is the go???

FFS we have had no rain in nearly 3 days now

[ForeverRed]

This is crazy, surely northern need to ask why, even move the game to weston, bit embarrassing for the all stars

[Thomas477]

Hope people are as outraged at Edgy as they were at Lambton for the same thing.

[The Magician]

OUTRAGEOUS!!! Just play first grade first if you worried about the state of the pitch, then U22's at 10:30pm lol This season is fast turning into a farce, for games to be called off before the fixture a NNSWF official should inspect the pitch if it hasn't rained in days, otherwise referees can make the call on the day.

[Newsfeed]

Edgy full strength or close to.
Weston have 4 or 5 out tonight I believe. Work it out.

[ForeverRed]

I worked that out, what I can't work out is why the lower grades are not playing, ridiculous

[Newsfeed]

Ground doesnt seem too bad to me. Referees need to be handed more control of inspections before calls are made. It is the NPL not all age J!

[ForeverRed]

Correct

[Imyourhero]

clubs have already set a precedent for the rest of the comp, bit of rain-call everything off

[traffic light]

Ground doesnt seem too bad to me. Referees need to be handed more control of inspections before calls are made. It is the NPL not all age J!

looking at the play theres not a whole of difference. I cant believe people have to pay to watch this

[The Magician]

Referee.... ur kidding!!! Weston down to 10-men, Edgeworth 12-men.

[ForeverRed]

Looked like a red to me

[Imyourhero]

what 2 players got sent

[The Magician]

Ryan from the field... Wheeler off the BBQ

[outdated]

Ryan from the field... Wheeler off the BBQ
Ryan was very unlucky to be sent. The tackle was marginally late and it was obvious that he was going for the ball. Ref was in a good position to see it. IMO the tackle looked harsher than it was.

[ForeverRed]

Jets 3 Charlestown 2, jets comfortable in the end

[Bremsstrahlung]

2-1 Southy

[Guiltykeep]

2-0 Southy 18s
2-0 Southy 22s
Correct me if I'm wrong just what I've been told

[Bremsstrahlung]

2-0 Southy 18s
2-0 Southy 22s
Correct me if I'm wrong just what I've been told

18s: Southy 2-0
22s: 2-2
First: 2-1 Southy.

From Magic's Facebook page.

[MFKS]

18s: Southy 2-0
22s: 2-2
First: 2-1 Southy.

From Magic's Facebook page.

Those scores are right.
Magic were 2-0 up and Southy fought back for a 2-2 draw in the 22's

As for first grade that ref was a disgrace,

Poor Southy(Hey FR whatUp) were robbed blind by the bloke.

Had 2 cast iron pen shouts turned down in the one play.
Then had another cast iron penalty denied.

Then the ref felt sorry after ****ing up the last 3 calls before giving them the weakest penalty shout of the day. FMD

How then Bowling never got sent for a 2nd yellow for delaying the penalty with some gamesmanship beats me.

How Piddo only got a yellow in the 2nd half for a wild jumping lunge that collected the opponent with plenty of aggression beats me also.

Ref then leveled up his incompetence by not giving Magic 2 great pen shouts in the 2nd half.

Did love the bitch slapping going on between Bowling and the Magic no 4 after Southys 2nd goal. Disgraceful behaviour

Trouble in Paradise:roflz:

Southy deserving winners though not that impressive.

[NewyTy]

Disappointing performance from Magic today. Don't know what happened in the off-season but they are not looking like the team they were last season. There seemed to be a scuffle between Bowling and one of the defenders. The worst part had to be the constant turnovers and poor shots on goal but full credit to the Gunners though. They came to get a win and they did just that.

[ForeverRed]

Good 3 points which I think gunners deserved, hard to play on bumpy pitch and windy conditions, first pen was soft but deserved after blatant pen earlier not given, Bowlo was in the mood to get sent, kicking the ball into hunter stadium after not saving a back pass that went for a corner, should have been sent for his carry on during the penalty, puddingtons challenge deserved more then a yellow, gunners deserved second goal after denying magic in defence For a long period in second half, bowlings bitch slap on Higgins was disgraceful and should not go unpunished by magic, undefeated in 3 grades on the day doesn't happen often at broadmeadow,
All I can say is the gunners were magic magic magic

[Bremsstrahlung]

Good 3 points which I think gunners deserved, hard to play on bumpy pitch and windy conditions, first pen was soft but deserved after blatant pen earlier not given, Bowlo was in the mood to get sent, kicking the ball into hunter stadium after not saving a back pass that went for a corner, should have been sent for his carry on during the penalty, puddingtons challenge deserved more then a yellow, gunners deserved second goal after denying magic in defence For a long period in second half, bowlings bitch slap on Higgins was disgraceful and should not go unpunished by magic, undefeated in 3 grades on the day doesn't happen often at broadmeadow,
All I can say is the gunners were magic magic magic

:yay: love it

[Zeus]

Olympic 2-2 Jaffas
Jaffas got a men sent off in first half

Pete Macpherson opened the scoring with a well worked goal and have Jaffas a deserved lead.
They looked like the only team to get the 2nd goal and then Hodgo knocked Jobe to the ground and Jobe dislocated his shoulder and had to come off.
Olympic equalized minutes later when a shot was parried by the keeper and swan was there to tap in from close range
Not long later Jaffas were dealt another blow when the referee decided to be the centre of attention and give a second yellow to the Jaffas centre back who had a ball drilled at his arm on the half way line and was given his second yellow. WTF? Terrible call that wrecked what was a good game.
Jagfas came out with a man short but changed Maj for Dino early in the second half, and surprisingly came out in an attacking formation for having a man short and got a nicely taken goal by Kale.
Jaffas defended a lot bit had the better of the chances in the second half despite being a man short.
Apart from the open goal tap in that Hodgo will have nightmares about, seriously my 80yr old mum could have tapped it in with her walking stick.
It was to be Olympics day though as they equalized with the last kick of the game in the 94th minute.
2-2 to be fair Olympic got out of jail

[late_to_the_game]

Adamstown 2 - Lakes 0

Got the score second hand.

[MFKS]

Good 3 points which I think gunners deserved, hard to play on bumpy pitch and windy conditions, first pen was soft but deserved after blatant pen earlier not given, Bowlo was in the mood to get sent, kicking the ball into hunter stadium after not saving a back pass that went for a corner, should have been sent for his carry on during the penalty, puddingtons challenge deserved more then a yellow, gunners deserved second goal after denying magic in defence For a long period in second half, bowlings bitch slap on Higgins was disgraceful and should not go unpunished by magic, undefeated in 3 grades on the day doesn't happen often at broadmeadow,
All I can say is the gunners were magic magic magic


Wasn't the only thing with magic players showing all wasn't well. Haynes after running through the middle and smashing a ball high wide and mighty was death staring Petit for a good 20 seconds after Petit asked why he never passed it.
To be perfectly fair he probably should have passed it but was also within his rights to shoot


Stood out cause that type of behaviour ain't what happens when people are in a happy camp

[Bremsstrahlung]

Happens when there's too many big names in a team. All fun and games while you're winning. But a few frustrating losses and rifts develop. Wouldn't be surprised to see Jaffas go the same way if they don't get some results soon.

[The General]

Happens when there's too many big names in a team. All fun and games while you're winning. But a few frustrating losses and rifts develop. Wouldn't be surprised to see Jaffas go the same way if they don't get some results soon.

This is why I think Chapman is not the right guy for the job. He may be a good coach but he doesn't seem to have the management skills to cope with the egos at magic. He did it all his own way at Adamstown and probably isn't going to have the same luxury at Magic. Facing the same issues as Tanch really.
Can't see would replace him though if it was to be that serious. Doesn't appear to be many coaches around. Southy employed their 19's coach as head coach (no disrespect intended).

[ForeverRed]

Because he deserved it and is a Southy junior, 2 things that go hand in hand, I get your point though

[Newsfeed]

Virgilli still on coaching panel (youth) at Broadmeadow. Interesting times ahead.

[cobra23]

Wasn't the only thing with magic players showing all wasn't well. Haynes after running through the middle and smashing a ball high wide and mighty was death staring Petit for a good 20 seconds after Petit asked why he never passed it.
To be perfectly fair he probably should have passed it but was also within his rights to shoot


Stood out cause that type of behaviour ain't what happens when people are in a happy camp

i also seen the same incedent. but what you missed was berlin to the left of haynes who was more open than pettit, in which haynes should have passed to him rather than go for his typical glory .

[Bremsstrahlung]

Also, classy gesture from Magic to donate some of their match payments to Dean Kelley.

THE Northern NSW National Premier League is one of the more fierce competitions. The rivalry between clubs is intense.

But when it comes to supporting each other in time of need, they rally. In a nice gesture, Broadmeadow Magic players donated $50 each from their match payments yesterday to South Cardiff striker Dean Kelley, whose father died suddenly a fortnight ago after a stroke.

Kelley had lost his mum only seven months ago to motor neurone disease.

[Zico]

This is why I think Chapman is not the right guy for the job. He may be a good coach but he doesn't seem to have the management skills to cope with the egos at magic. He did it all his own way at Adamstown and probably isn't going to have the same luxury at Magic. Facing the same issues as Tanch really.
Can't see would replace him though if it was to be that serious. Doesn't appear to be many coaches around. Southy employed their 19's coach as head coach (no disrespect intended).
I don't blame the ref for the loss and I think he had a decent game to be honest.

Also congrats to ForeverRed and Southy on the win, you blokes deserved the 3 points because you did something we couldn't and that was convert the chances.

As for talking about having Chapo's head already? Come on fellas as much as I hate seeing Magic falling down the table, it's only early in his term as head coach. If we put away the chances then the same blokes who are calling for blood wouldn't be brusing their fingers on the keyboard.

Lets not be like the Sydney FC's of the world and give him time to mould the side the way he likes. Before anybody replies with this sounds like the Jets and GVE, I also thought that when I typed it :tongue:

[ForeverRed]

Magic will beat Adamstown during the week easily I think and all will be forgotten, although Murray fletcher would start for me for his work rate in midfield

[Zico]

Magic will beat Adamstown during the week easily I think and all will be forgotten, although Murray fletcher would start for me for his work rate in midfield

Adamstown are on a role and will be pumped for the derby. Hopefully our boys will be fired up aswell and take the points.

[cobra23]

Magic will beat Adamstown during the week easily I think and all will be forgotten, although Murray fletcher would start for me for his work rate in midfield

yeah i would drop daniel cascioroli back a bit and replace matt hoole for fletcher, also bring chris berlin back up front and put hakan canli behind

[hawk]

Also, classy gesture from Magic to donate some of their match payments to Dean Kelley.

50 nikka form each player. well done

[Zeus]

On behalf of all the supporters of all the other clubs in the comp, I hope they keep Chapman on!
.....one less team then that we have to worry about in the top 5!

I know he has just taken the role, but has the same championship winning team as last year minus Brady Parker, but adding Paul and Fletcher!
Similar to Moyes! Cants give the excuse that the team needs to gel.

However I still think its local league, and he should be given a full season.

[The Baby Piglet]

Also, classy gesture from Magic to donate some of their match payments to Dean Kelley.

Would just like to second that...Great gesture from magic, and kudos to whoever thought of the idea. Well done

[the_butcher]

yeah i would drop daniel cascioroli back a bit and replace matt hoole for fletcher, also bring chris berlin back up front and put hakan canli behind

Why the f$&k isn't Chappy playing Jonny Griff at centreback?! One of the best centrebacks Newy has produced in recent years and he gets played out of position. Bring him into the middle and Magic will stop conceding so many goals. Push Higgins on the right (or rubbish bin him completely he stinks it up a bit). Piddo & griff in the middle will get the job done. Agree with cobra, Haks as a #10 is best.

Chappy needs to tell Pete he's on thin ice. He's stinking up a storm out there.

I thought Matty Paul did well when he came on.

[MFKS]

I don't blame the ref for the loss and I think he had a decent game to be honest.

The decisions to not send Piddo off for that lunge,the 2 penalty shouts he denied in the one play when Magic players kicked the legs out from under Southy players as they were poised to score, the penalty he denied for the foul on Burns, the dodginess of the penalty he gave Southy, the handball in the box from the Southy bloke in the 2nd half when Magic headed it back goalwards, the lack of penalty when the Southy keeper spilled it and then knocked Paul over as he went to it ( paul got a touch before being floored), the decison not to book Bowling for the unsportsmanlike behavior before the penalty, the lack of action on the assaults going on between the Magic No 4 and Bowling after the 2nd Southy goal aside the bloke had a pretty good game.:whistling:

FFS Zico the bloke was poor.

Ballsed up nearly everything he had to do.

Southy should have had 2 legitimate penalties in the first half aside from the weak one they got and Magic should have had 2 in the 2nd half. Magic also should have been down quite a few players also if he was doing a good job

[sancho_theswan]

I don't blame the ref for the loss and I think he had a decent game to be honest.

Also congrats to ForeverRed and Southy on the win, you blokes deserved the 3 points because you did something we couldn't and that was convert the chances.

As for talking about having Chapo's head already? Come on fellas as much as I hate seeing Magic falling down the table, it's only early in his term as head coach. If we put away the chances then the same blokes who are calling for blood wouldn't be brusing their fingers on the keyboard.

Lets not be like the Sydney FC's of the world and give him time to mould the side the way he likes. Before anybody replies with this sounds like the Jets and GVE, I also thought that when I typed it :tongue:

Hmmm.... lighting fires in the NEWFM and putting them out in the NPL..... legend!

[MFKS]

Is the Jets Yoof game on tonight at the Chicken Coop and if so what times kick off???

[Guiltykeep]

Is the Jets Yoof game on tonight at the Chicken Coop and if so what times kick off???

Been told 1st grade at 7

[MFKS]

Ht 3nil jets

Could be 5 or 6 if not for the south keeper

Souhy. Haven't had a shot and if it weren't for the excessive swearing and abuse of the ref every time one of their fouls gets pulled up you wouldn't know they were playing

Chicken coop is still a hole though the drainage is holding up well

Top work FR

[Newsfeed]

Ht 3nil jets

Could be 5 or 6 if not for the south keeper

Souhy. Haven't had a shot and if it weren't for the excessive swearing and abuse of the ref every time one of their fouls gets pulled up you wouldn't know they were playing

Chicken coop is still a hole though the drainage is holding up well

Top work FR

Jets real deal this year?

[MFKS]

4~1 ft

Lundy scored a peach and souhty got a late pen

Shot 2nd half could not wait for ft whistle

[ForeverRed]

On a brighter note I managed to present Phil stubbins with a gunners scarf tonight, no doubt it will go straight to the pool room

[MFKS]

On a brighter note I managed to present Phil stubbins with a gunners scarf tonight, no doubt it will go straight to the pool room

It is a miracle you could prise him away from Bridges kissing his arse long enough to do so

[MFKS]

Jets real deal this year?
Hard to say.

They are definitely better than last season as the side has now had another season of NBN and NYL to develop. Do also look a little better defensively and seem now to be much better at dealing with Corners/Set Pieces than they have in previous years.

I have so far seen them play twice V Southy who were poor. ( I also watched Southy on Sunday and they were nowhere near that level last night) Not having a dig at FR but Southy don't look top 5 material to me.

Also saw them thump Adamstown. Who also don't look like Top 5 material either.

Form line at this stage is hard to gauge really considering both times I have seen them they have raced out to a 3 goal lead midway through the first half against opponents who in my opinion won't make top 5.

[cobra23]

Hard to say.

They are definitely better than last season as the side has now had another season of NBN and NYL to develop. Do also look a little better defensively and seem now to be much better at dealing with Corners/Set Pieces than they have in previous years.

I have so far seen them play twice V Southy who were poor. ( I also watched Southy on Sunday and they were nowhere near that level last night) Not having a dig at FR but Southy don't look top 5 material to me.

Also saw them thump Adamstown. Who also don't look like Top 5 material either.

Form line at this stage is hard to gauge really considering both times I have seen them they have raced out to a 3 goal lead midway through the first half against opponents who in my opinion won't make top 5.

To Me MFKS, it sounds like that you and FR are a lot closer then we think..
reading your posts it sounds that you have attended nearly every southy game this year.. even on the weekend you attended the southy v magic game instead of your beloved Kale Bradberry's jaffas game.. ha ha
EXPLAIN

[MFKS]

To Me MFKS, it sounds like that you and FR are a lot closer then we think..
reading your posts it sounds that you have attended nearly every southy game this year.. even on the weekend you attended the southy v magic game instead of your beloved Kale Bradberry's jaffas game.. ha ha
EXPLAIN

Magic were the only club who have a clue.

Their game was actually moved forward to allow plenty of time to finish and get home to watch the HAL GF which kicked off at 4pm.

Watching Jaffa game all though more appealing would have seen me miss part of the GF so this is why I went to Magic instead of Olympic on Sunday


Last night was only my 2nd Southy game this season admittedly both were 48 hours or so apart!! Not overtly keen to watch them anytime soon either

Was more interested in watching the Jets Yoof last night than Southy that got me there


Have so far only seen one Jaffas game V Weston this year

Might have an issue this weekend though

Jaffas and Jets Yoof play same time I think and I have the day off and no excuse not to go to a game. Problem is now do I go watch the Jets Yoof or Kale??

[cobra23]

4~1 ft

Lundy scored a peach and souhty got a late pen

Shot 2nd half could not wait for ft whistle

i actually think Lundy goes alright, thoughts MFKS

[ForeverRed]

Magic were the only club who have a clue.

Their game was actually moved forward to allow plenty of time to finish and get home to watch the HAL GF which kicked off at 4pm.

Watching Jaffa game all though more appealing would have seen me miss part of the GF so this is why I went to Magic instead of Olympic on Sunday


Last night was only my 2nd Southy game this season admittedly both were 48 hours or so apart!! Not overtly keen to watch them anytime soon either

Was more interested in watching the Jets Yoof last night than Southy that got me there


Have so far only seen one Jaffas game V Weston this year

Might have an issue this weekend though

Jaffas and Jets Yoof play same time I think and I have the day off and no excuse not to go to a game. Problem is now do I go watch the Jets Yoof or Kale??
Actually gunners initiative to move game forward

[MFKS]

i actually think Lundy goes alright, thoughts MFKS

Bloke has talent Bloke has potential

Problem is there is little end product with him.

Either tries 400 stepovers and ****s it up or when he does manage to beat his man will cross almost blindly and with no purpose usually anywhere. Once last night I am positive after drawing the space to get a cross in all he did was just put his foot through the ball for the sake of centering it rather than actually trying to pick a target when he had the opportunity to put some time into picking out a pass/cross to 2-3 teammates

Bloke does not dominate at this level YET like he possibly should.

Reminds me a lot of the problems with Virgili. Plays Yoof and is Christiana Ronaldo like and is way too good. Plays HAL and looks as inept as Gallaway.

At this stage he isn't quite cutting it at this level to justify the faith the club have shown by giving him a FT contract.



Good news he is young and has the time to get it together.



PS On another note his younger brother looks a good prospect also. Has some nice skills and will be a lot lot better when he bulks up a bit as natural growth kicks in

[wannabe]

magic 3 def Adamstown 2
edgeworth 1 drew lakes 1

[NewyTy]

Went to the A'town v Magic game. Thought Magic improved a lot on their recent games. Still struggling to find the best option in the front third, seems like their movement is too hurried at times. Also thought the Rosebuds played very well. I didn't know what to expect of them being a promoted side but they have some really good young players. Lots of pace on the wings. Game could have gone either way though. Both teams missed a few chances. All in all an entertaining match.

[cobra23]

Went to the A'town v Magic game. Thought Magic improved a lot on their recent games. Still struggling to find the best option in the front third, seems like their movement is too hurried at times. Also thought the Rosebuds played very well. I didn't know what to expect of them being a promoted side but they have some really good young players. Lots of pace on the wings. Game could have gone either way though. Both teams missed a few chances. All in all an entertaining match.

i thought magic deserved the win ,although very spirited from the buds. the problem i see with magic is errors in defence are very common in the side at the moment, as soon as they clear that up they will shoot back up the table quick smart

[seldom]

wow..edgy drew with lakes

[Local Rules]

Notice in the NPL Youth that Magic have called out games for th 13-17's tomorrow already. Maybe they need some drainage experts!!!!!

[outsider]

Notice in the NPL Youth that Magic have called out games for th 13-17's tomorrow already. Maybe they need some drainage experts!!!!!

They would have to be kidding-had no rain for some days-this is pure BS to call games out-someone from the federation needs to go and inspect the ground-maybe Northern should form a wet weather committee and send one of their people out to do the wet weather inspections.

[Thomas477]

They would have to be kidding-had no rain for some days-this is pure BS to call games out-someone from the federation needs to go and inspect the ground-maybe Northern should form a wet weather committee and send one of their people out to do the wet weather inspections.

Rofl, do you even live in Newcastle? We have had a fair amount of rain in the past 24 hours. Here's a link to the BoM's website. Other grounds have been called off as well, such as Uni 2 and Corroba.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR04D.loop.shtml

[MFKS]

They would have to be kidding-had no rain for some days-this is pure BS to call games out-someone from the federation needs to go and inspect the ground-maybe Northern should form a wet weather committee and send one of their people out to do the wet weather inspections.


It was flogging down in Kotara Sth last night. Called in to the Homemaker Centre at 6 to do some shopping and was home in about 20 mins as I couldn't be ****ed dealing with the rain which was flogging down. Still have to go get done what I was doing.

When I drove to work this morning at 5:20am it was still flogging down

[q-money]

how much homemaking can you do in your mother's basement MFKS?

[Sacchi]

Notice in the NPL Youth that Magic have called out games for th 13-17's tomorrow already. Maybe they need some drainage experts!!!!!

Given they have no senior games on 'Magic Park' this weekend, that is an absolute disgrace. I personally walked that ground at 3pm this afternoon and there was no surface water, and mud on less than 10% of the total playing surface.

First-round NPL games won't be replayed, so over 100 elite footballers miss out on a game this weekend for no legitimate reason and won't get the opportunity to replay it. Will Northern do anything about it? Absolutely ****ing not.

[terryk]

Given they have no senior games on 'Magic Park' this weekend, that is an absolute disgrace. I personally walked that ground at 3pm this afternoon and there was no surface water, and mud on less than 10% of the total playing surface.

First-round NPL games won't be replayed, so over 100 elite footballers miss out on a game this weekend for no legitimate reason and won't get the opportunity to replay it. Will Northern do anything about it? Absolutely ****ing not.

First round NPL games will be replayed if played on the same weekend so maybe we wait and see if the game is called off for Sunday. But on another note what are you doing walking grounds? Isn't that ground locked up? Or are you full of bull dust? Also might be a good time to point out that many teams have called of games in previous rounds, why didn't you offer them the same schalacking? Maybe the Magician can offer us some sort of explanation if that is need as i don't live in the area but by all accounts it must have bucketed down. I didn't think magic were renowned for calling games off.

[Thomas477]

Seems to be the "in thing" atm, lambasting clubs for calling games off so the ground doesn't get ruined for the higher grades.

There's always a conspiracy going on.

[ForeverRed]

Clubs are realising the effect junior games are having on pitches, most grounds are only looked after on a casual basis and the extra games are having an impact this time of year

[Thomas477]

Clubs are realising the effect junior games are having on pitches, most grounds are only looked after on a casual basis and the extra games are having an impact this time of year

Plus you'd imagine most groundskeepers are volunteers at best.

[Sacchi]

First round NPL games will be replayed if played on the same weekend so maybe we wait and see if the game is called off for Sunday. But on another note what are you doing walking grounds? Isn't that ground locked up? Or are you full of bull dust? Also might be a good time to point out that many teams have called of games in previous rounds, why didn't you offer them the same schalacking? Maybe the Magician can offer us some sort of explanation if that is need as i don't live in the area but by all accounts it must have bucketed down. I didn't think magic were renowned for calling games off.

I have a nephew who was supposed to be playing today and live within a couple of hundred metres of the ground so stopped in on my way home from work yesterday afternoon to have a look. I walked in the open gate at the Southern end of the ground and exited over the two-foot-high gate at the main entrance to the ground. No bull dust.

It's telling that at Edden Oval, less than a kilometre as the crow flies away, has had well-documented drainage issues (which I saw first-hand when they played Weston on Good Friday) yet has all three grades playing today. In addition, across the hundred or so venues that are being used across NPL, NewFM, Zone League, Interdistrict and junior competitions today that Cook Hill's National Park No. 2 and Stockton's Corroba Oval are the only other venues that have been deemed unplayable today.

The serial awarding of Wanderers, or Magic Park, as the NBN GF venue and the identification of the pitch as a potential Asian Cup training venue in January would indicate to me that this ground is supposed to be one of the premier venues in the region, no?

From what I understand there are arrangements to play the games tomorrow but with more rain forecast it would be surprising to see them go ahead. Interestingly, the all-age and junior side at Cooks Hill and Stockton will replay their games yet the NPL teams who are supposed to be development-focused look likely to miss out on a match because of this decision.


Clubs are realising the effect junior games are having on pitches, most grounds are only looked after on a casual basis and the extra games are having an impact this time of year

No doubt, with a total of 40 extra matches through the season that is a given I would have thought. But the nine NPL clubs (bar Jets) were aware of this fact when the NPL was implemented last year. If any particular club had an issue with playing juniors on their surface this fact should have been raised last year before they went about collecting fees well in excess of $500 from the 60 or so players they had signed.

[MFKS]

Ht 0~0 jaffas edgy
22s edgy 1~0
19s edgy 2~1

[MFKS]

Ft 0~0
Thank **** I have free piss tonight
After watching that shit game I will need it

Glad it's over

[2285]

Lakes v jets 2-2 f/t

[SHARMENS]

You talk so much shit MFKS I would love to see you actually play the game to see how shit you are ... When u actually turn up to a NPL game with ur boots cause ur playing I will value ur opinion but ur just a bloke who has nothing better to do then come on hear and write how every team plays shit blah blah blah .. Reality is these teams are the best in northern nsw if you don't enjoy watching them
Play stay at home and play fifa maybe something u may be good at ...

[Thomas477]

You talk so much shit MFKS I would love to see you actually play the game to see how shit you are ... When u actually turn up to a NPL game with ur boots cause ur playing I will value ur opinion but ur just a bloke who has nothing better to do then come on hear and write how every team plays shit blah blah blah .. Reality is these teams are the best in northern nsw if you don't enjoy watching them
Play stay at home and play fifa maybe something u may be good at ...

Just because they're the best in NNSWF, doesn't mean the game can be boring as ****.

[seldom]

Lakes v jets 2-2 f/t

wow...well in lakes

[SHARMENS]

Just because they're the best in NNSWF, doesn't mean the game can be boring as ****.

Doesn't say anywhere in my comment that they are or arnt boring u muppet

[Thomas477]

Doesn't say anywhere in my comment that they are or arnt boring u muppet

Actually, you muppet, you mention enjoying the matches. All I said was just because they're the best doesn't mean MFKS has to enjoy the matches, ergo he may find them boring. Maybe have a read of your comment and then mine?

[lquiquer]

Actually, you muppet, you mention enjoying the matches. All I said was just because they're the best doesn't mean MFKS has to enjoy the matches, ergo he may find them boring. Maybe have a read of your comment and then mine?

Germany - Argentina 1990 world cup final was pretty boring as S***t

[ForeverRed]

Jets up to there old tricks again, didn't recognise the team today from previous weeks, luck of the draw I guess

[terryk]

I have a nephew who was supposed to be playing today and live within a couple of hundred metres of the ground so stopped in on my way home from work yesterday afternoon to have a look. I walked in the open gate at the Southern end of the ground and exited over the two-foot-high gate at the main entrance to the ground. No bull dust.

It's telling that at Edden Oval, less than a kilometre as the crow flies away, has had well-documented drainage issues (which I saw first-hand when they played Weston on Good Friday) yet has all three grades playing today. In addition, across the hundred or so venues that are being used across NPL, NewFM, Zone League, Interdistrict and junior competitions today that Cook Hill's National Park No. 2 and Stockton's Corroba Oval are the only other venues that have been deemed unplayable today.

The serial awarding of Wanderers, or Magic Park, as the NBN GF venue and the identification of the pitch as a potential Asian Cup training venue in January would indicate to me that this ground is supposed to be one of the premier venues in the region, no?

From what I understand there are arrangements to play the games tomorrow but with more rain forecast it would be surprising to see them go ahead. Interestingly, the all-age and junior side at Cooks Hill and Stockton will replay their games yet the NPL teams who are supposed to be development-focused look likely to miss out on a match because of this decision.



No doubt, with a total of 40 extra matches through the season that is a given I would have thought. But the nine NPL clubs (bar Jets) were aware of this fact when the NPL was implemented last year. If any particular club had an issue with playing juniors on their surface this fact should have been raised last year before they went about collecting fees well in excess of $500 from the 60 or so players they had signed.

Can you confirm that games postponed at Magic Park today will be played tomorrow? Also did you walk the ground or did you just observe either way you didn't observe what the magic people observed? After talking to magic people today at darling st, who were at magic park friday afternoon and showed me photos of puddles on the ground which somehow you must have missed. I find it interesting they didn't observe any non local walking around the ground, apparently many locals walk their dogs around the field and are well known to the magic people. Just can't help feeling your out to slurry one of our local clubs for some personal reason. Im really wondering weather you are some kind of keyboard warrior with some pathetic excuse about relatives living close by.

[Thomas477]

Germany - Argentina 1990 world cup final was pretty boring as S***t

Before my time, but I'll take it as supporting evidence.

[Fairgo]

Jets up to there old tricks again, didn't recognise the team today from previous weeks, luck of the draw I guess

Check your facts before making incorrect,untrue, misinforming comments. Radovan is the only change to the starting team in 4 weeks due to hamstring injury Tom Waller replaced him has been on the bench previous weeks same team that played Southy u DH

[MFKS]

You talk so much shit MFKS I would love to see you actually play the game to see how shit you are ... When u actually turn up to a NPL game with ur boots cause ur playing I will value ur opinion but ur just a bloke who has nothing better to do then come on hear and write how every team plays shit blah blah blah .. Reality is these teams are the best in northern nsw if you don't enjoy watching them
Play stay at home and play fifa maybe something u may be good at ...

Learn to read sunshine

I never said either team was shit

I said the game was shit

Highly lacking in excitement incident or anything else for that matter

[Zico]

I have a nephew who was supposed to be playing today and live within a couple of hundred metres of the ground so stopped in on my way home from work yesterday afternoon to have a look. I walked in the open gate at the Southern end of the ground and exited over the two-foot-high gate at the main entrance to the ground. No bull dust.

It's telling that at Edden Oval, less than a kilometre as the crow flies away, has had well-documented drainage issues (which I saw first-hand when they played Weston on Good Friday) yet has all three grades playing today. In addition, across the hundred or so venues that are being used across NPL, NewFM, Zone League, Interdistrict and junior competitions today that Cook Hill's National Park No. 2 and Stockton's Corroba Oval are the only other venues that have been deemed unplayable today.

The serial awarding of Wanderers, or Magic Park, as the NBN GF venue and the identification of the pitch as a potential Asian Cup training venue in January would indicate to me that this ground is supposed to be one of the premier venues in the region, no?

From what I understand there are arrangements to play the games tomorrow but with more rain forecast it would be surprising to see them go ahead. Interestingly, the all-age and junior side at Cooks Hill and Stockton will replay their games yet the NPL teams who are supposed to be development-focused look likely to miss out on a match because of this decision.



No doubt, with a total of 40 extra matches through the season that is a given I would have thought. But the nine NPL clubs (bar Jets) were aware of this fact when the NPL was implemented last year. If any particular club had an issue with playing juniors on their surface this fact should have been raised last year before they went about collecting fees well in excess of $500 from the 60 or so players they had signed.


Can you confirm that games postponed at Magic Park today will be played tomorrow? Also did you walk the ground or did you just observe either way you didn't observe what the magic people observed? After talking to magic people today at darling st, who were at magic park friday afternoon and showed me photos of puddles on the ground which somehow you must have missed. I find it interesting they didn't observe any non local walking around the ground, apparently many locals walk their dogs around the field and are well known to the magic people. Just can't help feeling your out to slurry one of our local clubs for some personal reason. Im really wondering weather you are some kind of keyboard warrior with some pathetic excuse about relatives living close by.

:popcorn:

[Zico]

This forum is on fire tonight.

[Thomas477]

Can confirm that Magic and Charlestown are ON tomorrow, 13-17.

So they postponed it a day to allow it to dry out more. Seems fair enough to me.

[The Magician]

Can confirm that Magic and Charlestown are ON tomorrow, 13-17.

So they postponed it a day to allow it to dry out more. Seems fair enough to me.

U13's Charlestown will not be playing... they have 'other plans' 14-17's will be playing... times moved forward to account for lack of U13's fixture.

Yes it does seem fair enough to move it one day if possible... no different to Lambton Vs Adamstown in the NPL Yth a few rounds earlier...


Yes... can confirm... Jaffas's vs Edgy... boring as ****.... jaffas limited to long range speculators... edgy looked dangerous even though they were down to 10 men in second half will feel most disappointed of the 2 teams... both lacking composure and quality... Johnny Maj the dif for Jaffas probably... McPherson one of his brighter games of the year... little clearcut chances... turnovers only exceeded by the raiders in their league game today.

[prawnhead]

U13's Charlestown will not be playing... they have 'other plans' 14-17's will be playing... times moved forward to account for lack of U13's fixture.

Yes it does seem fair enough to move it one day if possible... no different to Lambton Vs Adamstown in the NPL Yth a few rounds earlier...


Yes... can confirm... Jaffas's vs Edgy... boring as ****.... jaffas limited to long range speculators... edgy looked dangerous even though they were down to 10 men in second half will feel most disappointed of the 2 teams... both lacking composure and quality... Johnny Maj the dif for Jaffas probably... McPherson one of his brighter games of the year... little clearcut chances... turnovers only exceeded by the raiders in their league game today.

Magician - why are Charlestown 13's not playing??

[ForeverRed]

Probably needed for ball boy duties 😄😄

[Zeus]

Olympic 3-1 magic
Magic poor Poor magic.
I saw a comment about turnovers somewhere earlier, magic more turnovers than the raiders and the knights combined.
Magic look uninterested and like they don't want to be there
If they look like that against Olympic, not sure how they will get up for the other games in the season.
Well deserved win for Olympic which could have been a few more to be fair

[Bremsstrahlung]

Olympic V Magic
19: 4-3 magic I think
22: 3-0 Olympic after an early magic send off
First Grade: I left at Olympic up 3-1 with stoppage time to go.
Must say I was left incredibly disappointed with this game. For the calibre of both teams it was a very drab affair. Not much atmosphere. Players didn't really seem to treat it the same way as previously. Magic looked dangerous in the opening 10-15, but after that it appeared to be all Olympic. Well, Olympic doing it comfortably. Send off for magic was unlucky and soft given the fouls that went unpunished. A second yellow less than 2 minutes after the first for a nothing foul was harsh. Started to heat up for a little bit but it fizzled out.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Please tell me azzurri vs southy was boring? As that's the game I wanted to see.

[dingdong]

Olympic V Magic

First Grade: I left at Olympic up 3-1 with stoppage time to go.
Must say I was left incredibly disappointed with this game. For the calibre of both teams it was a very drab affair. Not much atmosphere. Players didn't really seem to treat it the same way as previously. Magic looked dangerous in the opening 10-15, but after that it appeared to be all Olympic. Well, Olympic doing it comfortably. Send off for magic was unlucky and soft given the fouls that went unpunished. A second yellow less than 2 minutes after the first for a nothing foul was harsh. Started to heat up for a little bit but it fizzled out.

have to say I agree that it was a dull game considering the derby. it was comfortable for Olympic with swancott not having much to do, apart from when petit hit the post in the 1st 10mins. magic seemed a bit off and the rain only added to the pretty boring game. but all is good when Olympic beat Magic in 3 grades doesn't happen too often.

[Socceraust]

Hamilton Olympic - Broadmeadow Magic 3:1 (1:0)
Goals: 1:0 Jacob Bailey (32.); 2:0 David Hodgson (53.); 3:0 David Hodgson (56.); 3:1 Daniel Casciaroli (61.)
Red Card:Broadmeadow - 69 mins


Weston Workers - Adamstown Rosebud 1:1 (1:1)
Goals: 0:1 Abe Wheelhouse (10.); 1:1
U19 1:2


Anyone know Azzurri v Southy HT and FT score?

[NewyTy]

I made my way over to Darling Street and must agree that it was a dour game. My All-Age game yesterday was more entertaining but full credit to Olympic. They simply wanted it more. In fact Broadmeadow didn't look like they wanted to win until they went down to 10 men. I didn't think Magic could play much worse than they did against South Cardiff but today was a new low. I thought they would have cared a bit more against their arch rivals but just a disappointing day all round for Broadmeadow.

[ForeverRed]

4.1 Azzurri , gunners missing Jarryd Johnson, dan Johnson, brad Walters, nick Russell, Sean clerk, 4 nil after 25 minutes, didn't see the game.

[Bremsstrahlung]

How far are Russell and Walters out for?
What happened to korotich?

[ForeverRed]

Walters & Jarryd Johnson back next week, played 2 games between them all year, dan Johnson out 6 weeks, Russell a month away clerk back next week,

[MFKS]

So Jets Yoof still on top of table and seem to be a viable top 3 contender??

Can't wait for them to start rotating their squad to give all their players a run just to see this thread explode from envy and bitterness

[MFKS]

I made my way over to Darling Street and must agree that it was a dour game. My All-Age game yesterday was more entertaining but full credit to Olympic. They simply wanted it more. In fact Broadmeadow didn't look like they wanted to win until they went down to 10 men. I didn't think Magic could play much worse than they did against South Cardiff but today was a new low. I thought they would have cared a bit more against their arch rivals but just a disappointing day all round for Broadmeadow.

I thought they started a lot better and had a lot of purpose in the first 10-15 mins. Then lost their way but were still in the game and then conceded the 1st goal.

As soon as it went in Bowling (twice) tried imitating what the fullback (Tippet) should have done to clear it. As soon as I seen that I thought here we go again they are losing the plot and wanting to argue

Come out 2nd half and then give away a soft penalty needlessly and then the 3rd goal was pretty soft with Olympic strolling through the guts far too easily and after that it was all over red rover.

Must give Olympic some credit. Some reason they actually tried playing some football today and very rarely hoofed the ****ed out of it.:yay:

Magic considering the alleged quality they have in attack
Haynes, Berlin, Matty Paul, Hakan Canli, Petit etc **** they are at present offering very little in an attacking threat sense.

Matter of fact you could make a very good case for sitting a fair few of the Magic big names onto the bench or stands cause they ain't putting in good enough performances at all

[Zico]

I thought they started a lot better and had a lot of purpose in the first 10-15 mins. Then lost their way but were still in the game and then conceded the 1st goal.

As soon as it went in Bowling (twice) tried imitating what the fullback (Tippet) should have done to clear it. As soon as I seen that I thought here we go again they are losing the plot and wanting to argue

Come out 2nd half and then give away a soft penalty needlessly and then the 3rd goal was pretty soft with Olympic strolling through the guts far too easily and after that it was all over red rover.

Must give Olympic some credit. Some reason they actually tried playing some football today and very rarely hoofed the ****ed out of it.:yay:

Magic considering the alleged quality they have in attack
Haynes, Berlin, Matty Paul, Hakan Canli, Petit etc **** they are at present offering very little in an attacking threat sense.

Matter of fact you could make a very good case for sitting a fair few of the Magic big names onto the bench or stands cause they ain't putting in good enough performances at all
You hit the nail on the head when simply said "Tippet at Fullback" I'm trying hard to give Chappy every chance but this is getting silly.

[pv4]

You hit the nail on the head when simply said "Tippet at Fullback" I'm trying hard to give Chappy every chance but this is getting silly.

I agree that Tippett shouldn't be at fullback, but thought I'd point out he played there last year too

[MFKS]

You hit the nail on the head when simply said "Tippet at Fullback" I'm trying hard to give Chappy every chance but this is getting silly.

What was the go with the headband with him???

He don't have enough hair to warrant it anyway

All it seemed to do was squeeze his brain as he done some real dumb shit today

[Thomas477]

Doing dumb shit seems to be a reoccurring occurrence for away teams at Darling St. Look at the second pen by Lakes, stupid as ****.

[pv4]

On a brighter note I managed to present Phil stubbins with a gunners scarf tonight, no doubt it will go straight to the pool room

Nice writeup on it in The Herald too!

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2273675/sidelines-stibbins-hits-the-ground-running/?cs=306


NEW Jets coach Phil Stubbins has had to wait a long time for his shot as a head coach in the A-League.

But the extended apprenticeship hasn’t affected the 51-year-old Englishman’s sense of humour.

Stubbins was flanked by chief executive Robbie Middleby and chairman Ray Baartz at a press conference last Tuesday where he was bombarded with questions.

Most of the inquiries centred on his squad.

When quizzed about whether he was looking to bolster his striking ranks, Stubbins leant back, put his arm around Baartz and asked if the former Australian vice-captain would consider coming out of retirement.

Stubbins also gave a small insight into his previous couple of years in South East Asia.

‘‘We would need a couple of nights out to discuss everything that goes on in Thailand,’’ he said smiling. ‘‘It is a pretty unique environment to go and coach.

‘‘It was a good opportunity to work on management skills.

‘‘It can be difficult with the language barrier and everything else that goes along with trying to forge ahead as a coach over there.

‘‘At the last club, Ayutthaya, I formed a very good bond with the group and the fans.

‘‘It was enjoyable, a good journey to have been on, but I’m thankful to be back in my home country and closer to the wife.’’

Stubbins’s wife, Anna, runs a business in Adelaide.

The new gaffer kicked an early goal with grassroots football when he braved the cold to venture out and watch the club’s next generation take on South Cardiff to cap his first day in the job.

Stubbins was at Ulinga Oval on Tuesday night as Newcastle’s under-20s youth side played the Gunners in a catch-up National Premier League game.

Watching alongside former interim Jets coach and now assistant Clayton Zane, Stubbins would have been impressed with what he saw as the youth side put the Gunners away 4-1.

Although his side struggled on the night, Gunners official Brad Robb was quick to get something out of the game.

At half-time he grabbed Stubbins, who was nice enough to pose with Robb and a South Cardiff scarf.

[MFKS]

On a brighter note I managed to present Phil stubbins with a gunners scarf tonight, no doubt it will go straight to the pool room

Bet your glad you mentioned this on here now your famous????

[Thomas477]

Bet your glad you mentioned this on here now your famous????

At the very least we know who he is now.

[ForeverRed]

Presenting a scarf and getting a photo are two different things

[MFKS]

Presenting a scarf and getting a photo are two different things

They may well be in some peoples minds but doesn't the photo show the presentation of said scarf???

In this case it would appear it is the one thing:sup:

[wannabe]

classic brad robb,outed by yourself.that will be tough to top

[ForeverRed]

Sorry I don't live up to your standards buddy, no idea I was up for that award, something I was very humble to receive, yes there were some great recipients on the night all with there own individual achievements and story's to tell, if you feel I don't fit the award that's fine by me, I know my achievements and happy to share them, 178 games for Cardiff tigers that included a first grade premiership, 60 games for south Cardiff, which is my junior club, i haved coached , been a manager,committee bearer for many years, even met my wife through football and many many many friends, this is why I give something back, not many do, bit like yourself, I am also on the committee of men of football who work tirelessly to help those in need of a helping hand , who have handed out thousands of dollars raised to help our fellow football lovers and those who love them, I enjoy what I do but could do without your personal slander and made up statistics of my life in football, I'm sorry your jealous,
Cheers

[ForeverRed]

Wow, didn't realise my post would set off such a powder keg.

:popcorn:
All good with me Thomas477, I can have a laugh, unlike some

[Thomas477]

All good with me Thomas477, I can have a laugh, unlike some

Good to hear mate :lulz:

[terryk]

Presenting a scarf and getting a photo are two different things

I had no idea you were Brad Robb. I feel like the preverbal ostrich now!

[Bon]

You are a royal Fu*ckwit aren't you, the bloke clearly loves football and well deserved the acknowledgement. Give yourself an upper cut you tosser.
Since you're happy to slander FR's how about you tell us all who you are and what you've archived? or you could just stay on your high horse hide behind your keyboard.

Couldn't have put it better..

[Zico]

You are a royal Fu*ckwit aren't you, the bloke clearly loves football and well deserved the acknowledgement. Give yourself a upper cut you tosser.
Since you're happy to slander FR's how about you tell us all who you are and what you've archived? or you could just stay on you're high horse hide behind you're keyboard.
I'm with you 100% on this on. ForeverRed and myself have had plenty of issues on here and I've witnessed plenty from him outside of the forum but don't knock the bloke in this manner. His is like many on here and his passion at times gets in the way of his better judgment (I'm also guilty of this) but he has been a great worker for the game and deserves any accolades that comes his way.

[ForeverRed]

Cheers, I've already moved on,
Lets get back to the football

[wannabe]

Did anyone else notice Damien Smith on the bench coaching with chapman on the weekend?? Is he back coaching there?

[wannabe]

I'm with you 100% on this on. ForeverRed and myself have had plenty of issues on here and I've witnessed plenty from him outside of the forum but don't knock the bloke in this manner. His is like many on here and his passion at times gets in the way of his better judgment (I'm also guilty of this) but he has been a great worker for the game and deserves any accolades that comes his way.
Zico and Foreverred being over passionate about their clubs,lol,who would have picked that

[hawk]

Geez, go away for a minute and what happens....Congrats on the award ForverRed, up tha Tigers....

[cobra23]

Did anyone else notice Damien Smith on the bench coaching with chapman on the weekend?? Is he back coaching there?

na , he is helping out whenever he can, he was on the bench a few times earlier on through the year . but personal reasons keeps him away most weeks. it was the same last year as well. thats why he quit a couple of years ago

[Football lover]

Charlie Adamstown is that on tonight ?

[TXK]

Charlie Adamstown is that on tonight ?

Off mate

[Football lover]

No drama at all thanks bud would have enjoyed jaffas magic game on tonight ohwell these things happen

[ForeverRed]

5.1 jets v weston, 25 to go

[joel31]

whos scored?

[ForeverRed]

Finished 5.2 jets

[JCBT]

Finished 5.2 jets
The Jets looked sharp and take their chances well, Weston were terrible in front of goal and wasted a heap of chances including a missed penalty. Jason Cowburn should have had a hattrick.

[Thomas477]

Adamstown got spanked 5 nil by Jaffas in first grade. Maj, Dino, Kale, Remo and Pero all scored. Maj scored off a Kale cross in the first half. Second half Kale got played in behind, rounded Carter and slotted it. Dino scored from the edge of the 18 in the bottom corner of the near post, Remo got played in behind and hit it around Carter. Then off a corner there was a bit of pinball and it fell to Pero who finished nicely.

Rosebuds missed a pen in the first half, and Abe cracked the shits after being subbed, got changed and then spent the rest of the second half in his car :lulzturtle:

Jaffas clicked together today and played all over Rosebuds.

22s 1-1

19s 4-1 Jaffas

[ForeverRed]

Gunners up 3.2 o over lakes, controlled the game except for a late scare when lakes got their second, should have won a lot easier, if lakes played the ball more then the man they may do better, poorest ref ever, go gunners

[wannabe]

Edgy 1-1 Olympic 1st grade
Edgy 0-4 Olympic 22s
Edgy 0-0 Olympic 19s
That's 7 wins from 7 matches for Olympic 22s only conceding 2 goals in the 7 games. A great effort

[NewyTy]

Magic were much improved today. Still a couple of unwanted errors. The ref seemed to be favouring Charlestown throughout the second half. Anyway, whilst it was bad to see Peter Haynes go off injured, it was good to see Rhys Tippett play forward instead of fullback and it paid off with three goals (one was a penalty). I don't know why Tippett wasn't playing as an attacker for the first few games but today he proved himself as a goalscoring threat. I'm looking forward to seeing how they go in the state cup on Wednesday night.

[Zeus]

Magic were much improved today. Still a couple of unwanted errors. The ref seemed to be favouring Charlestown throughout the second half. Anyway, whilst it was bad to see Peter Haynes go off injured, it was good to see Rhys Tippett play forward instead of fullback and it paid off with three goals (one was a penalty). I don't know why Tippett wasn't playing as an attacker for the first few games but today he proved himself as a goalscoring threat. I'm looking forward to seeing how they go in the state cup on Wednesday night.

Best thing that could happen for magic, now Hayensy is out they will start scoring some goals and winning games

[seldom]

The Jets looked sharp and take their chances well, Weston were terrible in front of goal and wasted a heap of chances including a missed penalty. Jason Cowburn should have had a hattrick.

Was there a send off in this game ?

[Football lover]

Magic were much improved today. Still a couple of unwanted errors. The ref seemed to be favouring Charlestown throughout the second half. Anyway, whilst it was bad to see Peter Haynes go off injured, it was good to see Rhys Tippett play forward instead of fullback and it paid off with three goals (one was a penalty). I don't know why Tippett wasn't playing as an attacker for the first few games but today he proved himself as a goalscoring threat. I'm looking forward to seeing how they go in the state cup on Wednesday night.

Where is game Wednesday night ?

[NewyTy]

Magic Park (Wanderers Oval) at 7PM. They're playing Edgeworth.

[ForeverRed]

Was there a send off in this game ?

No send off, jets to slick and took chances, I think weston won the shots on target 11 to 7, tells a story in its self although most of those came when the game was done and dusted

[immersion]

No send off, jets to slick and took chances, I think weston won the shots on target 11 to 7, tells a story in its self although most of those came when the game was done and dusted

Also it must be said Nathan Morris easily the best free kick taker in the competition. Huge loss for Weston not having him around of late. Good to see him get some minutes on the weekend. Could be one of the best set-piece takers in the country.

[Zeus]

Also it must be said Nathan Morris easily the best free kick taker in the competition. Huge loss for Weston not having him around of late. Good to see him get some minutes on the weekend. Could be one of the best set-piece takers in the country.

Yes agree. Also goes to show its the only way Weston can score goals, from set pieces!!
well at least 90% of their goals!

[Newsfeed]

Yes agree. Also goes to show its the only way Weston can score goals, from set pieces!!
well at least 90% of their goals!

Do you attend all of Weston games?

[MFKS]

Do you attend all of Weston games?

Here we go

Local Forum to ignite in 3-2-1:sigh:

[MFKS]

On another note you blokes who were bagging the **** out of the points system for the NPL when it was announced and that it is unworkable etc any comments on how it is going??

[Thomas477]

Here we go

Local Forum to ignite in 3-2-1:sigh:

:popcorn:

And member, did you get to the Jaffas game on Sunday? Thoughts on Kale?

[ForeverRed]

On another note you blokes who were bagging the **** out of the points system for the NPL when it was announced and that it is unworkable etc any comments on how it is going??

squad numbers need to be increased to 25,

[Zico]

On another note you blokes who were bagging the **** out of the points system for the NPL when it was announced and that it is unworkable etc any comments on how it is going??
Still think it's not what should be in place.
Another issue that I don't get is that if a club has a 19's player who has been playing like a champ but isn't in the initial 20 man squad, he can not be promoted and rewarded with atleast a bench spot to blood him until a new window opens.
Isn't this directly opposite to what is trying to be achieved?

[MFKS]

:popcorn:

And member, did you get to the Jaffas game on Sunday? Thoughts on Kale?

No missed it. Was planning on going but was at something in the morning which ran later than expected and by the time I got back to Newy it was 3:30pm

[hawk]

Still think it's not what should be in place.
Another issue that I don't get is that if a club has a 19's player who has been playing like a champ but isn't in the initial 20 man squad, he can not be promoted and rewarded with atleast a bench spot to blood him until a new window opens.
Isn't this directly opposite to what is trying to be achieved?

I still cant see how we came to having 19's & 22's grades. why not have left foot grade, under 6 foot and over 80kg grades as well because these aren't being catered for players that could also develop in their own little worlds. Soon, these so called great ideas will change again in a year or 2 thus rendering these ideas null'n'void. Just bring back ressies and keep the 100 junior elite grades

I did watch the Southy v Macquarie game on bar up tv. Was a decent watch on a bumpy pitch. commentary is still lols

[wannabe]

Still think it's not what should be in place.
Another issue that I don't get is that if a club has a 19's player who has been playing like a champ but isn't in the initial 20 man squad, he can not be promoted and rewarded with atleast a bench spot to blood him until a new window opens.
Isn't this directly opposite to what is trying to be achieved?
Unless you play at the jets youth. they don't have a 20 man list and can move players from any grade up into first which is an absolute joke.Dont take that the wrong way ,I am not having a go at the jets,but you are right,every club who has a talented player killing it in 19s or 22s should be able to give this kid a taste of first grade,not only the jets

[Zeus]

Unless you play at the jets youth. they don't have a 20 man list and can move players from any grade up into first which is an absolute joke.Dont take that the wrong way ,I am not having a go at the jets,but you are right,every club who has a talented player killing it in 19s or 22s should be able to give this kid a taste of first grade,not only the jets

Totally agree, how must an Under 22 players confidence be if he is not selected in the squad of 20. He knows he cant play 1st grade, what motivation does he have?
What about the player who is 18, he moves to Newcastle to study at Uni from Coffs Harbour and a club he has played at for 10 years. But he costs his club 18 points and nobody has seen him play much, he gets put in the Under 22s but misses out on the first grade squad because of the points he costs then he scores 8 goals in his first 3 games and cant get a chance in first grade!

Who are we trying to punish? That really promotes youth development into 1st grade!

[Zeus]

Do you attend all of Weston games?
When I can, my brother plays for them. He takes a mean free kick.

[Zeus]

I still cant see how we came to having 19's & 22's grades. why not have left foot grade, under 6 foot and over 80kg grades as well because these aren't being catered for players that could also develop in their own little worlds. Soon, these so called great ideas will change again in a year or 2 thus rendering these ideas null'n'void. Just bring back ressies and keep the 100 junior elite grades

I did watch the Southy v Macquarie game on bar up tv. Was a decent watch on a bumpy pitch. commentary is still lols

Gotta say im impressed with Southy, losing a few players from last year and then having a few out from Injury they are digging deep and doing well.
Good to see Adamstown doing well to, 7 points already is a good result.
Lakes have been close in some results and funny enough taken points off first and second. I think they will get some results in the second round