2014 National Premier League

[ForeverRed]

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
Thanks for the kind words on the gunners, their trying to stay as close as possible to the top half of the comp whilst they are missing 4 players through injury, Jarryd Johnson and Brad Walters are both at least 4 weeks away and Daniel Johnson doesn't gets back from Europe for 4 more weeks, nick russell is training hard after a knee reconstruction in October and hopefully can start playing in a couple of weeks, new coach Greg Asquith has had nothing but bad luck and is yet to see his full squad grace the park, hopefully better times towards the end of season, lets hope its not to late to make a run for the semis

[Football lover]

Azzuri Adamstown result anybody?

[wannabe]

Azzuri Adamstown result anybody?
azzurri 4-1, Adamstown had player sent off with about 25 to go when score was 2-1

[Football lover]

azzurri 4-1, Adamstown had player sent off with about 25 to go when score was 2-1

Ohh really? Wasn't abe was it ?

[wannabe]

Ohh really? Wasn't abe was it ?

abe didn't play

[Zeus]

Thanks for the kind words on the gunners, their trying to stay as close as possible to the top half of the comp whilst they are missing 4 players through injury, Jarryd Johnson and Brad Walters are both at least 4 weeks away and Daniel Johnson doesn't gets back from Europe for 4 more weeks, nick russell is training hard after a knee reconstruction in October and hopefully can start playing in a couple of weeks, new coach Greg Asquith has had nothing but bad luck and is yet to see his full squad grace the park, hopefully better times towards the end of season, lets hope its not to late to make a run for the semis

Bad luck indeed. I don't think its ever too late in this comp. Sth Cardiff same points as magic and I am sure that Magic will make the finals.
A few wins in this comp and it pops you right back up there.

[MFKS]

Bad luck indeed. I don't think its ever too late in this comp. Sth Cardiff same points as magic and I am sure that Magic will make the finals.
A few wins in this comp and it pops you right back up there.
Yeah it does but I ain't seeing Southy making the semis

Olympic will be there.
The Jets Yoof seem to have their shit together and will be there.
We all expect magic to turn the corner and surge up the ladder.

Edgy are quite a competitive unit and most would expect them to be there
Jaffas are sooner or later gonna click with their firepower
Weston are there or there abouts for the semis.

Throw in the unpredictability from Azzurri who could do anything

Its gonna be quite a battle to get there.

Southy will have their work cut out big time particularly with the start they are giving sides and I don't see them with the depth/quality Magic have to pull themselves up the ladder with the ease Magic will

[They think it's all over]

Big game today, be good to see Kale and Remo bite the Jets arse after letting them go...

[De-Champ]

Yeah it does but I ain't seeing Southy making the semis

Olympic will be there.
The Jets Yoof seem to have their shit together and will be there.
We all expect magic to turn the corner and surge up the ladder.

Edgy are quite a competitive unit and most would expect them to be there
Jaffas are sooner or later gonna click with their firepower
Weston are there or there abouts for the semis.

Throw in the unpredictability from Azzurri who could do anything

Its gonna be quite a battle to get there.

Southy will have their work cut out big time particularly with the start they are giving sides and I don't see them with the depth/quality Magic have to pull themselves up the ladder with the ease Magic will
Agree

[ForeverRed]

Big game today, be good to see Kale and Remo bite the Jets arse after letting them go...
Not sure what the grudge is all about, they had their chance, beating the jets won't prove or change anything

[2285]

jaffas 2-0 over jets

[Zeus]

Not sure what the grudge is all about, they had their chance, beating the jets won't prove or change anything

Regardless, Kale and Remo shined above anyone in the jets youth team.
A comprehensive victory for Jaffas who missed a penalty, hit the post from a free kick, and hit the crossbar twice.
Jets didn't create a chance that I saw.
I don't think they had a point to prove, just think everyone likes to play well against an old team.

[MFKS]

Regardless, Kale and Remo shined above anyone in the jets youth team.
A comprehensive victory for Jaffas who missed a penalty, hit the post from a free kick, and hit the crossbar twice.
Jets didn't create a chance that I saw.
I don't think they had a point to prove, just think everyone likes to play well against an old team.

Jets would have struggled to beat a U17's side today. Jaffas were deserving winners but were not really impressive. They basically made hard work for long periods of beating a very poor side.

The amount of work rate commitment and enthusiasm the Jets showed today was pretty piss poor. You won't win **** all without any of this. The blokes in Midfield spent most of the game chasing no one cause they weren't running.

Love someone to explain to me how that Lundy bloke got a FT contract. Regularly does nothing at this level

Looking through the side we might get a defender or a defensve midfielder out of them to progress to HAL but there is no quality at all in an attacking sense. Whos doing the recruitment??

[Fairgo]

Jets would have struggled to beat a U17's side today. Jaffas were deserving winners but were not really impressive. They basically made hard work for long periods of beating a very poor side.

The amount of work rate commitment and enthusiasm the Jets showed today was pretty piss poor. You won't win **** all without any of this. The blokes in Midfield spent most of the game chasing no one cause they weren't running.

Love someone to explain to me how that Lundy bloke got a FT contract. Regularly does nothing at this level

Looking through the side we might get a defender or a defensve midfielder out of them to progress to HAL but there is no quality at all in an attacking sense. Whos doing the recruitment??

Actually enjoyed watching the game jaffas definitely the better side on the day I think a bit harsh the Jets yoof were not that bad just a bit flat with no attack. Maj I thought MOM. Lundy, have to agree embarrassing other players more deserving. I think questions are being asked why??

[Zeus]

Jets would have struggled to beat a U17's side today. Jaffas were deserving winners but were not really impressive. They basically made hard work for long periods of beating a very poor side.

The amount of work rate commitment and enthusiasm the Jets showed today was pretty piss poor. You won't win **** all without any of this. The blokes in Midfield spent most of the game chasing no one cause they weren't running.

Love someone to explain to me how that Lundy bloke got a FT contract. Regularly does nothing at this level

Looking through the side we might get a defender or a defensve midfielder out of them to progress to HAL but there is no quality at all in an attacking sense. Whos doing the recruitment??

I think we are jumping the gun here!
They are top of the table.
You have to remember when the other side plays well it doesn't let the other side play well.
It's just one game, they will bounce back and they are till top!

[ForeverRed]

Gunners win 1 nil, woo hoo

[Thomas477]

Olympic ATown

19s 7-1
22s 3-0
1st 1-0

[ForeverRed]

Edgy 4.1 over magic

[2285]

not sure of the score but herd lakes bt charlestown,2-0 i think

[Zeus]

not sure of the score but herd lakes bt charlestown,2-0 i think

3-1 lakes won
Late Scott smith consolation goal

[ForeverRed]

Did goodchild play for charlestown

[Newsfeed]

Anyone hear about the theft at Edgeworth's ground today? Broadmeadow players the victims? If true, what a disgrace!

[wannabe]

Anyone hear about the theft at Edgeworth's ground today? Broadmeadow players the victims? If true, what a disgrace!
yeah,heard someone walked into magics changeroom during first grade and stole 5 of the players kit bags and walked straight out the front gate.

[Zico]

yeah,heard someone walked into magics changeroom during first grade and stole 5 of the players kit bags and walked straight out the front gate.
Edgeworth as a club are a disgrace, always have been and always will be!
Nothing anybody says about them can defend this.

[Zico]

Just watched the first 40 mins of Weston v Southy (40 mins was enough) on the Bar TV replay.

ForeverRed, your boys could have and deserved to be 3 or 4 up when I turned it off. Weston looked poor.

[ForeverRed]

I couldn't get to the game yesterday unfortunately, I heard we could have scored a few more, Mitch Wallace pulled out the morning of the game, that makes it an even better win, if we ever get our full squad together, lookout, haha

[pv4]

Edgeworth as a club are a disgrace, always have been and always will be!
Nothing anybody says about them can defend this.

Usually I enjoy most of your posts Zico but if you're going to directly say that someone (unconfirmed if anything to do with any club) stealing kitbags from a dressing shed that always needs to be open, in the context of a football field where people walk in & out with multiple kitbags all the time, means that Edgy are a "disgrace" then I really, really think you've lost it.

I can't even begin to imagine playing a game only to find that my kitbag has been stolen. I really feel for the Magic players here. Hopefully someone at Magic had organised a "valuables bag" so at least everyones keys/wallets/phones/rings/etc were safe!

[roundballsarebetter]

Edgeworth as a club are a disgrace, always have been and always will be!
Nothing anybody says about them can defend this.

I hope you had about 20 beers before posting this, otherwise makes you look like a fool.

Are you seriously insinuating that an edgeworth player/official/supporter or someone with links was involved , or is edgeworth a disgrace because they didnt post security at the changerooms to check everyones I.D.

Most people get banned for posting less serious rumours than this.

[The General]

Just watched the first 40 mins of Weston v Southy (40 mins was enough) on the Bar TV replay.

ForeverRed, your boys could have and deserved to be 3 or 4 up when I turned it off. Weston looked poor.

Agreed with Zico here. I watched the game online and thought Southy should have been 4 or 5 up at half time. Weston did look ordinary but credit to Southy who with all their players who are missing played some decent looking football - a credit to them.

I went to see The Magic v Edgeworth game yesterday. I know some people will disagree with me but what the hell is Chapman thinking. He went from playing Tippett up front (5 goals in two games) to right fullback again. Tippett was terrible at right back against Olympic - I really cant see the logic in his thinking.

[ForeverRed]

Agreed with Zico here. I watched the game online and thought Southy should have been 4 or 5 up at half time. Weston did look ordinary but credit to Southy who with all their players who are missing played some decent looking football - a credit to them.

I went to see The Magic v Edgeworth game yesterday. I know some people will disagree with me but what the hell is Chapman thinking. He went from playing Tippett up front (5 goals in two games) to right fullback again. Tippett was terrible at right back against Olympic - I really cant see the logic in his thinking.
Does seem a strange decision on Tippett, I've never know a magic team to concede so many goals

[Lofty]

Responsibility has to be taken from Edgeworth. It is disgraceful what has happened, I'd be very embarrassed if that happened at my club.
I was in my club committee for several years. I can tell you this, if an opposing club was playing at our ground and 5 opposition kit bags walked out the dressing sheds during the game and none from the home side I'd be very worried.. Regardless of how many valuables were in the bags. No club should having to guard their dressing sheds when playing away. Especially in first division Newcastle, and especially at the ground which has been selected to host the grand final later in the year.

[immersion]

Responsibility has to be taken from Edgeworth. It is disgraceful what has happened, I'd be very embarrassed if that happened at my club.
I was in my club committee for several years. I can tell you this, if an opposing club was playing at our ground and 5 opposition kit bags walked out the dressing sheds during the game and none from the home side I'd be very worried.. Regardless of how many valuables were in the bags. No club should having to guard their dressing sheds when playing away. Especially in first division Newcastle, and especially at the ground which has been selected to host the grand final later in the year.

i tend to agree. But the grubby little prick that stole the stuff should be shot. Stealing someone elses belongings is so dam grubby. Being shot maybe a little exaggeration. But honestly who does that?

I would be so irritated if i was a player that had my bags stolen. Edgeworth should be giving opposing teams a key to lock the doors. Or if magic did have a they should of locked the door. Other than that what else can edgeworth do? they wouldnt know all magic officials/players etc. So somebody walking out with a bag would look normal in my eyes unless you were from magic and knew everyone. Either way Edgeworth should be doing something to make sure this doesnt happen ever again. And surely Northern should be sussing this out?

I hope the players had their valuables in bag separate that a particular individual looks after whilst the players play. At least this would be the best of bad situation.

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Back to the football

Chappy must be under the pump. Good team on paper but they are struggling for results.

What was the make out of the game? Edgy completely dominate or did they just finished their chances?

[ForeverRed]

I can see the emails now from nnswf, all clubs will have to supply a key to the sheds, all clubs will have to have a committee person maning the door, all bags to be checked at the gate, etc etc, I'm sorry but it's not the home clubs responsibility to look after your gear, yes it's a low act, but lets not get carried away here, think about how many times someone walks in and out of the sheds on game day , quite a lot I believe, also with the edgy sheds behind the grandstands it's hard to police the sheds there

[Lofty]

I can see the emails now from nnswf, all clubs will have to supply a key to the sheds, all clubs will have to have a committee person maning the door, all bags to be checked at the gate, etc etc, I'm sorry but it's not the home clubs responsibility to look after your gear, yes it's a low act, but lets not get carried away here, think about how many times someone walks in and out of the sheds on game day , quite a lot I believe, also with the edgy sheds behind the grandstands it's hard to police the sheds there

I agree that will be a nuisance. We have to do it when we play away to Garden Suburbs due to similar cases occurring. But unless each club can guarantee that occurrences like this won't happen, then something needs to be done.
I think grounds like Magic, Olympic, Jaffas, etc won't have any issues as they have quite secure dressing sheds with a tunnel race can be confident that their match day security up to scratch. I know that Magic always have a minimum of one committee member at the end of the play race during the whole day to monitor who goes in and out of the players and referees dressing sheds.
Overall, it's disappointing that is has happened and not a lot can be done about it now. Also, for the club president - Warren Mills to say "it's not my problem, it's your problem", well that just sums everything up really.
I hope everyone that can be bothered to make the trek to Edgy for the grand final enjoys it. Might not happen again anytime soon..

[judge]

Probably a wake up call to all clubs to increase security, there's scumbag thieves around who won't miss an opportunity. With the weekend results the comp is tightening up, at this stage closest comp for a few years.

[MFKS]

From memory a lot of other codes have had similar incidents in the recent year. Grubby act but end of day leave an open door and your asking for trouble.

Anyway am surprised no one has suggested taking the GF off Edgy over this.

Could make a case that they shouldn't even be allowed to organise a piss up in a brewery after this shambles

[ForeverRed]

can anyone tell me how the ground at edgeworth was yesterday, against olympic it was terrible

[Football lover]

Everybody blowing up about the incidents on the weekend Christ it's shithouse it happend but what is done is done you can't go around blaming this person or that person it's not gunna bring the items back is it ? People having a go at edgeworth don't understand some of the time and effort that has gone into that place the past few yrs you wouldn't find people like Warren mills very often in your life let me tell you! It sucks what's happend but what that's not gunna change things . Old saying innocent until proven guilty still stands today Dosent it. More pressing issue is how bad magic are this yr wouldn't matter where the Gf is magic won't be there!! ������

[Bremsstrahlung]

didn't Magic have issues at Edgy last year?

That aside, i know Edgeworth juniors have had theft issues over the last few years from the refs rooms. that being said, it shouldn't be too hard to have somebody stand near the change rooms, or give the away team a key and put the onus on them. Unfortunate event, but not much can be done now. Live and learn. i'd be more concerned if nothing happened as a result of this at edgy. I've heard of things going missing before at various ground but not 5 bags.

[immersion]

didn't Magic have issues at Edgy last year?

That aside, i know Edgeworth juniors have had theft issues over the last few years from the refs rooms. that being said, it shouldn't be too hard to have somebody stand near the change rooms, or give the away team a key and put the onus on them. Unfortunate event, but not much can be done now. Live and learn. i'd be more concerned if nothing happened as a result of this at edgy. I've heard of things going missing before at various ground but not 5 bags.

Just a thought purely for discussion. Not accusing anyone or suggesting anything just and idea.

But a player stealing from his own club although terribly grubby. You cant possibly rule it out in these situations. A player dressed in club attire walking into sheds and walking out with a bag would not look out of place to anyone, as long as they were walking into their teams respective dressing shed.

I am not suggesting that a magic player is capable of this. But just a loose idea. Extremely loose i know.

[Football lover]

Just a thought purely for discussion. Not accusing anyone or suggesting anything just and idea.

But a player stealing from his own club although terribly grubby. You cant possibly rule it out in these situations. A player dressed in club attire walking into sheds and walking out with a bag would not look out of place to anyone, as long as they were walking into their teams respective dressing shed.

I am not suggesting that a magic player is capable of this. But just a loose idea. Extremely loose i know.

I've herd that few kids with magic attire walked in and out of the ground a few times with bags and this come from a magic supporter who has close ties with a player at the club. Can't blame edgy committee for not thinking any more of it . But it's bad it happend I feel for the guys that it happend to but we can't do anything

[hawk]

saw weston v Southy on Barup tv. decent game, Southy played well and had the goods once again.

[Zico]

Everybody blowing up about the incidents on the weekend Christ it's shithouse it happend but what is done is done you can't go around blaming this person or that person it's not gunna bring the items back is it ? People having a go at edgeworth don't understand some of the time and effort that has gone into that place the past few yrs you wouldn't find people like Warren mills very often in your life let me tell you! It sucks what's happend but what that's not gunna change things . Old saying innocent until proven guilty still stands today Dosent it. More pressing issue is how bad magic are this yr wouldn't matter where the Gf is magic won't be there!! ������
Thank fu@k there is only 1 Warren Mills.....Just saying.

[Football lover]

Thank fu@k there is only 1 Warren Mills.....Just saying.

What makes you say that

[prawnhead]

What makes you say that

Here we go :popcorn: ...............

[Blackmac79]

Out side of Newcastle went to the blacktown derby at city's home ground lily Holmes on the weekend. Decent crowd and good result for city coming from behind to win 2-1. It's interesting but it seems that crowds have increased since the NPL started. Particularly this year I have noticed more at city games.

[Premy]

Out side of Newcastle went to the blacktown derby at city's home ground lily Holmes on the weekend. Decent crowd and good result for city coming from behind to win 2-1. It's interesting but it seems that crowds have increased since the NPL started. Particularly this year I have noticed more at city games.Seen the Highlights was one goal I seem to remember being a cracker. Also the Ground and Facilities looked mint accepted for the small side field lines being clear as day, would be confusing as all hell trying to play on it.

[Blackmac79]

Seen the Highlights was one goal I seem to remember being a cracker. Also the Ground and Facilities looked mint accepted for the small side field lines being clear as day, would be confusing as all hell trying to play on it.

Also the bollards for the dividing nets for the small courts makes sight lines difficult. The far side (which would be the side you see on camera) has just been re-done when they did the pitch which helps with people showing up since it used to be a grass hill and seven hills is freezing as soon as the sun goes this time of year, so getting off the ground is good.

Spartans first, and blacktowns second were both decent goals.

Red card changed the game but the incident happened on the far side of the field and clear as day you could hear what the player said to the ref.

[MFKS]

Thank fu@k there is only 1 Warren Mills.....Just saying.
You ****ing bag me out for hating on the local game but FMD Zico you have some axes to grind don't you???

[Premy]

Also the bollards for the dividing nets for the small courts makes sight lines difficult. The far side (which would be the side you see on camera) has just been re-done when they did the pitch which helps with people showing up since it used to be a grass hill and seven hills is freezing as soon as the sun goes this time of year, so getting off the ground is good.

Spartans first, and blacktowns second were both decent goals.

Red card changed the game but the incident happened on the far side of the field and clear as day you could hear what the player said to the ref.

I was wondering what happened there was no audio with the footage I seen. Just on the footage was actually quite good they must have 1 camera on halfway following the game but they also have what seem like 7 or 8 fixed cameras for highlights at different angles.
The NSW NPL is clearly well advanced then the local NPL and for obvious reason (not knocking the local NPL) I would love to see a Newcastle representative in the NSW NPL one day.

[Blackmac79]

I was wondering what happened there was no audio with the footage I seen. Just on the footage was actually quite good they must have 1 camera on halfway following the game but they also have what seem like 7 or 8 fixed cameras for highlights at different angles.
The NSW NPL is clearly well advanced then the local NPL and for obvious reason (not knocking the local NPL) I would love to see a Newcastle representative in the NSW NPL one day.

So on each of those net bollards I was talking about of which there were 8 total each had at least one fixed camera on it, I presumed for when they use the smaller courts to make highlights of teams/players etc, didn't realise they were on during the game. Will have to go back and watch the highlights to see. but there would have been 8 of these fixed cameras that just looked like retail store CCTV.

I can understand the sentiment of a Newcastle team in the NSW NPL however I would, as a novocastrian first, sydney local second, rather there be a separation between Northern NSW and NSW proper. Wollongong is a good example, the IPL Historically has been very strong but now the best local players are travelling to play in the NSWNPL and what was (and still is if only for sentimental value, one of the best local competitions) is now decimated.

Northern are very lucky to have such a strong local league. Hopefully this will only increase as the NPL as a whole improves and perhaps there might even be a Eastern or Northern (as would be my preference) conference in a second division for Newcastle teams to aim for. Further strengthening the local league.

[Fairgo]

Is a game on tonight? Magic v jaffas if so what time

[ForeverRed]

Thursday 7 pm

[Fairgo]

Thursday 7 pm

Cheers

[cobra23]

Everybody blowing up about the incidents on the weekend Christ it's shithouse it happend but what is done is done you can't go around blaming this person or that person it's not gunna bring the items back is it ? People having a go at edgeworth don't understand some of the time and effort that has gone into that place the past few yrs you wouldn't find people like Warren mills very often in your life let me tell you! It sucks what's happend but what that's not gunna change things . Old saying innocent until proven guilty still stands today Dosent it. More pressing issue is how bad magic are this yr wouldn't matter where the Gf is magic won't be there!! ������


Big Call, considering there is still half the season to play.
good luck to teams when they find there form because even though the premiership might be out of there reach a top 5 finish is not. and experience will take over come semis time.

[Zico]

I was wondering what happened there was no audio with the footage I seen. Just on the footage was actually quite good they must have 1 camera on halfway following the game but they also have what seem like 7 or 8 fixed cameras for highlights at different angles.
The NSW NPL is clearly well advanced then the local NPL and for obvious reason (not knocking the local NPL) I would love to see a Newcastle representative in the NSW NPL one day.
I also would love the thought but look at what it did to Adamstown (I think Australs also may have added a side in the Sydney comp after or before the NSL venture). Adamstown are just starting to get back on their feet. The money required to keep a team in that comp was huge and brought one of the strongest clubs every in NNSW to it's knees.
If any club should give it a go, I'd be hoping it's the Jets Youth before any other club. This is solely for the betterment of the young fellas to play at a higher level and the funds (you would hope) are available.

[Zeus]

[/B]


Big Call, considering there is still half the season to play.
good luck to teams when they find there form because even though the premiership might be out of there reach a top 5 finish is not. and experience will take over come semis time.

Agree, Magic can turn it around at any time. There are a number of teams who have made late runs and finished as high as 1st.
Olympic a few years ago had won 1 out of there first 5 if memory is correct and finished 1st
Jaffas last year came from 2nd last after 6 or so games and finished 2nd.

It can be done, there is a whole second round to be played.

[2285]

big game tonight with magic v jaffas,magic have a fair few out according to todays herald.if magic don't get a win tonight it will hurt them big time.

[2285]

0-0 half time

[2285]

2-0 magic,still playing

[ForeverRed]

2.1

[2285]

3-1 magic

[ForeverRed]

Is it over

[Football lover]

Is it over

Full time brad robb!!

[Football lover]

[/B]


Big Call, considering there is still half the season to play.
good luck to teams when they find there form because even though the premiership might be out of there reach a top 5 finish is not. and experience will take over come semis time.

They played not to bad tonight still Not convinced

[seldom]

Jaffas seem hard to work out this year

[Fairgo]

Match report anyone Jets yoof v Olympic??

[2285]

Jets had Olympic on the back foot for the opening 25minutes with there speed but Olympic did well after that. Jets up 1-0 @ half time with Olympic getting a goal in second half to finish 1-1,all up both sides had chances to take the 3 points but I walked away thinking a draw was a fair result

[EH9]

Terrible game of football. Draw fair result.

[Lofty]

Terrible game of football. Draw fair result.

At least the jets were playing football. Olympics long ball game is terrible to watch! It's only their first grade that play this way. Their 22s play a good style despite the meathead rugby player they've got up front who has his full attention on the opposing player before even worrying about the ball.

[Beppe]

At least the jets were playing football. Olympics long ball game is terrible to watch! It's only their first grade that play this way. Their 22s play a good style despite the meathead rugby player they've got up front who has his full attention on the opposing player before even worrying about the ball.

These comments about Olympic are getting a bit old. From what I saw, yes the Jets tried to play passing game, which at times they did a great job, but Olympic tried to knock the ball around as well. You have to take what the opposition give you. Darling street ground is not a big park, and the jets were sitting off which then provides not a great deal of space for the midfields to drop and pick up the ball, so they bypasss the midfield to the strikers who have great ability to win and keep the ball. if the jets pressed high up the park which i didn't see, maybe olympic would try to play around them.

I will say the Jets had some outstanding young players, was very impressed with a number of those players.

[Premy]

These comments about Olympic are getting a bit old. From what I saw, yes the Jets tried to play passing game, which at times they did a great job, but Olympic tried to knock the ball around as well. You have to take what the opposition give you. Darling street ground is not a big park, and the jets were sitting off which then provides not a great deal of space for the midfields to drop and pick up the ball, so they bypasss the midfield to the strikers who have great ability to win and keep the ball. if the jets pressed high up the park which i didn't see, maybe olympic would try to play around them.

I will say the Jets had some outstanding young players, was very impressed with a number of those players.

What??? You high or something?
Sitting off/playing deep creates space and allows opposition space to play.
Pressing high closes down space and makes it harder to play forcing the opposition to play in behind the line.
That's tactics 101.
What I'm sick of is hearing people whine about Olympic playing the "long ball hoofball" game. FFS there is more than one way to play Football, deal with it. If Olympic are so predictable and always play the same way then it's not their fault you didn't get the result, it's the oppositions fault and tactical naivety for not setting up better to negate Olympics predictability.

P.S I have nothing to do with Olympic

[Beppe]

What??? You high or something?
Sitting off/playing deep creates space and allows opposition space to play.
Pressing high closes down space and makes it harder to play forcing the opposition to play in behind the line.
That's tactics 101.
What I'm sick of is hearing people whine about Olympic playing the "long ball hoofball" game. FFS there is more than one way to play Football, deal with it. If Olympic are so predictable and always play the same way then it's not their fault you didn't get the result, it's the oppositions fault and tactical naivety for not setting up better to negate Olympics predictability.

P.S I have nothing to do with Olympic

What I was saying was Olympic isn't a big park, so when the other team sits back it become congested in the middle of the park with many bodies, making it hard to pick up the ball. So they go long.

[Premy]

What I was saying was Olympic isn't a big park, so when the other team sits back it become congested in the middle of the park with many bodies, making it hard to pick up the ball. So they go long.
I got that but you confused me when you said had youth pressed it may of been easier for Olympic to play around them, my understanding is although pressing can expose you it's generally harder to play out.

[ForeverRed]

Jets youth deserved to win this game comfortably but were let down by some poor finishing, Olympics goal should have been saved , got a bit tired of Swancott pumping it even when the fullbacks showed he still went long

[Thomas477]

Got no problem with Olympic playing the long ball. Is it pretty? **** no. But if you're down a goal and chasing the game, it's fair enough to me.

[Newsfeed]

2-1 charly lead weston ht. 2nd goal offside.
Any other scores?

[namwob99]

If someone is near the bogan woman in the crowd that's continuously saying 'come on Kane', 'come on troy', 'come on sull' etc can you please tell her to shut up or move away from the speakers?

[Thomas477]

3-2 Jaffas, scored in the 92nd min.

Should have been about 6 red cards for studs up lunging tackles off the ground, but the ref didn't even blow a foul for them, mostly from South Cardiff.

[Bremsstrahlung]

3-2 Jaffas, scored in the 92nd min.

Should have been about 6 red cards for studs up lunging tackles off the ground, but the ref didn't even blow a foul for them, mostly from South Cardiff.
legit? jaffas fan whinging about the ref? I think you guys got 90% of the calls today. in all 3 grades.
Reports of more bags stolen, this time from southy.

[Zeus]

3-2 Jaffas, scored in the 92nd min.

Should have been about 6 red cards for studs up lunging tackles off the ground, but the ref didn't even blow a foul for them, mostly from South Cardiff.

Worst refereeing I have ever seen
Agree southy should have had 5 red cards. Broke the Jaffas play up with professional fouls more times than I have had hot dinners.
Also should john maj should have had a penalty when keeper nearly broke his ankle studs in challenge.
Instead he have Sth Cardiff a pen for kicking the ball from 2 yards into someone's arm

Jaffas would be dissapointed to let Sth Cardiff back into it late in the game I even if it was from a penalty that shouldnt have been, but will be happy with the courage to come back twice and win the game
Kale should have won it when he missed a one on one.

Entertaining game none the less

[Zeus]

legit? jaffas fan whinging about the ref? I think you guys got 90% of the calls today. in all 3 grades.
Reports of more bags stolen, this time from southy.

Hahahaa funniest thing I have heard (only saw 1st grade, but southy got every call and should have had a number of reds, conceded 2pens and not had a pen!
Maybe we were all at a different game

[Fairgo]

If someone is near the bogan woman in the crowd that's continuously saying 'come on Kane', 'come on troy', 'come on sull' etc can you please tell her to shut up or move away from the speakers?

This made me laugh. Know exactly who you are talking about I have to move out of the grandstand (to take away the temptation of head butting her) every time I go there to watch games.

[wannabe]

heard Adamstown beat edgeworth,can anyone confirm. Any scores from lakes magic game

[Newsfeed]

Atown 1 edgy 0
Bmeadow 3 lakes 0

[NewyTy]

Good win by Magic today. Lakes hung in there most of the game and their left back was a real standout.

Awful tackle saw one of their players get red-carded and well deserved as it was one of the worst tackles I've seen leaving the Magic players strechered off.

Piddington scored off a header which was nice to see. Overall a pretty entertaining game and it's good to see Magic get back on track.

[Jardelsimage]

Worst refereeing I have ever seen
Agree southy should have had 5 red cards. Broke the Jaffas play up with professional fouls more times than I have had hot dinners.
Also should john maj should have had a penalty when keeper nearly broke his ankle studs in challenge.
Instead he have Sth Cardiff a pen for kicking the ball from 2 yards into someone's arm

Jaffas would be dissapointed to let Sth Cardiff back into it late in the game I even if it was from a penalty that shouldnt have been, but will be happy with the courage to come back twice and win the game
Kale should have won it when he missed a one on one.

Entertaining game none the less

you know want really gets up my goat(and yes I have a goat) is the shit that gets reported on and way it does.
Granted everyone will see the game differently(and I have said that before ) but what the F&$k, what your saying is Jaffas should have won by 10 and totally dominated the game, of course after 5 Gunners should have been sent from the field and the Jaffas didn't make a foul(professional or not).
Well I beg to differ, gave the Jaffas first 15-20, Southy came back and had the rest of the 1st half. 2nd half it was southy early who where awarded a pen and if not for a monumental keeper error(not sure what he was thinking, but he's the best our money could buy:wink: or fit under the cap) the game was evenly poised. Southy scored, Jaffas scored to take it to 3-2.
The tackle on Maj well I will give to the keeper two saves point blank in under 3 seconds.
Really a draw should have been the result.
By the way first game I have seen Lord Kale plasy, hope that was a bad day for him if not he's shite.

[Zeus]

you know want really gets up my goat(and yes I have a goat) is the shit that gets reported on and way it does.
Granted everyone will see the game differently(and I have said that before ) but what the F&$k, what your saying is Jaffas should have won by 10 and totally dominated the game, of course after 5 Gunners should have been sent from the field and the Jaffas didn't make a foul(professional or not).
Well I beg to differ, gave the Jaffas first 15-20, Southy came back and had the rest of the 1st half. 2nd half it was southy early who where awarded a pen and if not for a monumental keeper error(not sure what he was thinking, but he's the best our money could buy:wink: or fit under the cap) the game was evenly poised. Southy scored, Jaffas scored to take it to 3-2.
The tackle on Maj well I will give to the keeper two saves point blank in under 3 seconds.
Really a draw should have been the result.
By the way first game I have seen Lord Kale plasy, hope that was a bad day for him if not he's shite.

Not saying that at all mate
It was a pretty tight game
Given the pen situation and the offside second goal that Wallace was well offside (correct me if I'm wrong)
It was a tight entertaining game. I agree Jaffas should have been up by 3 after 25
Then southy got back into the game and missed a good chance themselves.
They didn't deserve a draw, when u look at the balance of chances.
Seen Kale play a few games now, don't know what your expectation of him is, he's another former jets youth player.
But he did make a few chances for himself and score.
Given he only played second half up front, I would be happy with his 1 goal.
He missed a one on one that could have sealed it but didn't think he was that bad.
I know Sth Cardiff supporters get their back up and never deserve to lose
Good to see the tradition kept alive here

[The Baby Piglet]

Very surprised to see the Adamstown/Edgy result. I believe that was Gary Wilson's first official game back in charge. Very poor result for him on a personal note, considering how the team have been playing in the first 8 weeks. Thought all the players would be up for a big game with the return of there courageous leader/mentor. But in saying that all credit to Adamstown. Ive also heard from a fairly reliable source that there is quite alot of unrest at edgy. Rumour as it Jim Foley has left the club after several run-ins with one Gary Wilson (hardly surprising with his temper, and also as he isn't known for his communicating skills) leaving edgy with a C-lic level coach. Will be interested to see if this is true what action NNSW will take.

[late_to_the_game]

Jim Foley was at the game today - so he has split with the club after the game?

It was a good game to watch. Edgy could have had 3 in the first half, at least that many balls flashed across the Adamstown goal, but no Edgy players were present to put them away.

In the last 3-4 games Adamstown have always looked like they have goals in them, but just cannot get it in the net. Today they did.

The second half the Adamstown defence was better, Edgy missed a pen. Edgy then had a player sent with about 10 to go for 2 yellows. Abe played the last 25 min of the second half.

Big result for Adamstown - you could see what it meant to the boys, hope this lifts their confidence.

[The Baby Piglet]

Jim Foley was at the game today - so he has split with the club after the game?

It was a good game to watch. Edgy could have had 3 in the first half, at least that many balls flashed across the Adamstown goal, but no Edgy players were present to put them away.

In the last 3-4 games Adamstown have always looked like they have goals in them, but just cannot get it in the net. Today they did.

The second half the Adamstown defence was better, Edgy missed a pen. Edgy then had a player sent with about 10 to go for 2 yellows. Abe played the last 25 min of the second half.

Big result for Adamstown - you could see what it meant to the boys, hope this lifts their confidence.

Just what id heard late-to-the-game. As i said would be interested to see what happens IF it proves to be true

[late_to_the_game]

Can someone start a 2014 YOUTH National Premier League thread please? I have tried, but for some reason I am not allowed....
Plenty to talk about.

[Jardelsimage]

Not saying that at all mate
It was a pretty tight game
Given the pen situation and the offside second goal that Wallace was well offside (correct me if I'm wrong)
It was a tight entertaining game. I agree Jaffas should have been up by 3 after 25
Then southy got back into the game and missed a good chance themselves.
They didn't deserve a draw, when u look at the balance of chances.
Seen Kale play a few games now, don't know what your expectation of him is, he's another former jets youth player.
But he did make a few chances for himself and score.
Given he only played second half up front, I would be happy with his 1 goal.
He missed a one on one that could have sealed it but didn't think he was that bad.
I know Sth Cardiff supporters get their back up and never deserve to lose
Good to see the tradition kept alive here

Well maybe you should have described the match as you just did, instead of the shit that came out the first time.
Well me, I am a southy LM and I say it as I see it, always have and always will.......biggest critic, best fan
with Kale still think he is overrated wether he's ex jets or not, just going by the hype you see here.
Don't forget the 2/3 one on ones the 11 for Southy stuffed up or did you forget about those.
Cant comment on Southies 2nd in the pisser as usual when someone scores...
you know tradition is great and should be kept alive, maybe you will learn that some day, Tradition, Southy red/white, jaffas baby shit yellow and brown, your colours today were??????? not even close......
in the end Zeus(do you call yourself that because your a greek god or a wanna be greek god) you know jack shit about getting our back up we have put up with a lot more than you over the years.

[ForeverRed]

Well maybe you should have described the match as you just did, instead of the shit that came out the first time.
Well me, I am a southy LM and I say it as I see it, always have and always will.......biggest critic, best fan
with Kale still think he is overrated wether he's ex jets or not, just going by the hype you see here.
Don't forget the 2/3 one on ones the 11 for Southy stuffed up or did you forget about those.
Cant comment on Southies 2nd in the pisser as usual when someone scores...
you know tradition is great and should be kept alive, maybe you will learn that some day, Tradition, Southy red/white, jaffas baby shit yellow and brown, your colours today were??????? not even close......
in the end Zeus(do you call yourself that because your a greek god or a wanna be greek god) you know jack shit about getting our back up we have put up with a lot more than you over the years.

Liking this

[Thomas477]

:popcorn:

Can anyone confirm if Abe played for ATown today? If not, he's missed 3 games in a row since he spat the dummy vs Jaffas.

[late_to_the_game]

As mentioned above Abe played 25-30 min of second half.

[Newy]

Did Dino Faj get a start against Southy?? Will be interesting with transfer window opening and he has been benched for a while

[Why Blue]

Can someone start a 2014 YOUTH National Premier League thread please? I have tried, but for some reason I am not allowed....
Plenty to talk about.

I 2nd that, great comp with some outstanding young players. They deserve to be talked about

[namwob99]

There's some good players getting around in u/6's also. I've never been a fan of it. Why would a group of adults get on here and talk about kid's football? To inflate egos of the children and parents involved? Leave it to the school yard.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Did Dino Faj get a start against Southy?? Will be interesting with transfer window opening and he has been benched for a while

Started. Was replaced by palozzi to take a free kick. Didn't look too happy to be brought off. Probabaly doesn't help his case that kale and palozzi both scored.

[Why Blue]

There's some good players getting around in u/6's also. I've never been a fan of it. Why would a group of adults get on here and talk about kid's football? To inflate egos of the children and parents involved? Leave it to the school yard.

UMM.......................because this is a local football forum to discuss local football

these kids are U/13 thru to U17 and are supposed to be the next generation of NPL players

Anyway wouldn't the discussion be as per current discussions ??? Im sure if a parent came on here and posted never ending accolades about their child the general forum would react ???

[Thomas477]

I honestly don't see the need for a youth NPL thread. Not enough interest to warrant it.

[Rocko]

I honestly don't see the need for a youth NPL thread. Not enough interest to warrant it.

There's more than one thread on here with less than 10 posts and many with as low as thirty...

[late_to_the_game]

I honestly don't see the need for a youth NPL thread. Not enough interest to warrant it.

Based on what?
The youth NPL trials thread had over 3000 views. Remember not everyone posts, many come to learn or just laugh.....

[Bremsstrahlung]

1,800 views at the moment...

[late_to_the_game]

Ok, so I can't read.....

[Zeus]

Well maybe you should have described the match as you just did, instead of the shit that came out the first time.
Well me, I am a southy LM and I say it as I see it, always have and always will.......biggest critic, best fan
with Kale still think he is overrated wether he's ex jets or not, just going by the hype you see here.
Don't forget the 2/3 one on ones the 11 for Southy stuffed up or did you forget about those.
Cant comment on Southies 2nd in the pisser as usual when someone scores...
you know tradition is great and should be kept alive, maybe you will learn that some day, Tradition, Southy red/white, jaffas baby shit yellow and brown, your colours today were??????? not even close......
in the end Zeus(do you call yourself that because your a greek god or a wanna be greek god) you know jack shit about getting our back up we have put up with a lot more than you over the years.

Jaffas shorts are actually a dark shade of brown

And I would want to change my colours from brown if they were mine, new history can be made whilst respecting tradition!

Your getting pretty cranky over something little. Acting like a bit of a pecker really - As you say you live up to the reputation, sorry you said tradition!
Response that was expected.

Football is a game of views, your view is different to mine, and different to others who have posted, that's the beauty!
You will see in previous comments I have actually complimented South Cardiff.
I have praise for a number of teams not just one.

Anyway done and dusted. thanks for the intelligent conversation.

[hawk]

Can someone start a 2014 YOUTH National Premier League thread please? I have tried, but for some reason I am not allowed....
Plenty to talk about.

which youth league? there are a few. you mean the 13's,14's,15's, 17's?

[late_to_the_game]

which youth league? there are a few. you mean the 13's,14's,15's, 17's?

Yes, this is the NPL youth. All the NBN clubs plus Mid North Coast rep teams.

[judge]

Heard there has been another theft this time at Southy. Hope they catch these bastards.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Took the valuables bag and a few bags some containing some pretty expensive stuff.

[seldom]

I thought the idea of a valuables bag was to store players valuables in a secure spot...what happened ?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Not sure of ins and outs. Just what I've heard/seen on social media.
Curious if nnsw has sent anything out to clubs? 2 separate grounds affecting different teams. Sounds pretty organised. Interesting to see what happens next weekend.

[immersion]

Took the valuables bag and a few bags some containing some pretty expensive stuff.

This would have to be one of the dumbest things i have ever seen. Lets put all of the players valuables in a location that can make it easy for someone to steal all the valuables. Seriously the idea of having a valuables bag is so that an individual looks after the bag. Make the bag big enough to carry everything yet small enough to wear on someones person.

The club should be ashamed of putting the players possessions in such a vulnerable position. If i were a player still i would be fuming at the club.

I also do not neglect the fact that a grub or a pack of grubs are the real culprits. But **** me talk about stupidity.

[Bremsstrahlung]

The club should be ashamed of putting the players possessions in such a vulnerable position. If i were a player still i would be fuming at the club.
I also do not neglect the fact that a grub or a pack of grubs are the real culprits. But **** me talk about stupidity.

Where was it?

[pv4]

Is Zico going to blast Southy as a club for this?

[Bremsstrahlung]

Idk, both cases are bad and it's sad that clubs are being targeted. It somehow feels worse If it happens to the away team. Everyone assumes that nobody would dare enter the home club since there's generally a lot of clubmen around who would recognise people not involved in the club.
Whereas when you play away you don't take anything for granted.

[immersion]

Idk, both cases are bad and it's sad that clubs are being targeted. It somehow feels worse If it happens to the away team. Everyone assumes that nobody would dare enter the home club since there's generally a lot of clubmen around who would recognise people not involved in the club.
Whereas when you play away you don't take anything for granted.

A possible solution. Is for every club to buy 2 safes. You can pick them up for under $200 each. And they are a once off payment. Key safes would be the easiest in this situation. The away team get 1 or 2 keys. If they loose the keys the home team has a key just in case. All the valuables are in a safe location. There is relatively easy-ish access the players possession and it doesn't cost the world. Also there is no walking around with a bag full valuables that they may accidentally forget about and leave somewhere.

[Premy]

A possible solution. Is for every club to buy 2 safes. You can pick them up for under $200 each. And they are a once off payment. Key safes would be the easiest in this situation. The away team get 1 or 2 keys. If they loose the keys the home team has a key just in case. All the valuables are in a safe location. There is relatively easy-ish access the players possession and it doesn't cost the world. Also there is no walking around with a bag full valuables that they may accidentally forget about and leave somewhere.
Better yet work out how many you need to buy for all clubs and buy in bulk, I'm sure 50-60 safes would be a salesman's dream.

[immersion]

Better yet work out how many you need to buy for all clubs and buy in bulk, I'm sure 50-60 safes would be a salesman's dream.

Brilliant.

[Bremsstrahlung]

All the valuables are in a safe location.

:lulzturtle: :roflz:

Good idea. reasonably cheap investment in security.

[Thomas477]

Or you could simply, you know, buy locks for the doors.........

Edden and Wanderers have locks on their doors, as I believe Darling St does as well. Why not just lock them up? I understand it might be a bit hard for the 19s and 22s, but for first grade it would be easy.

[Bremsstrahlung]

All doors to change rooms have locks at every ground I have seen. These are rarely locked. When i played at Edden they weren't locked. They were shut, but not locked. Only one I've actually seen locked is Olympic Home sheds, but even then an ex player just fiddled with it and let himself in.

Or people could simply, you know,not steal shit..........

[immersion]

Or you could simply, you know, buy locks for the doors.........

Edden and Wanderers have locks on their doors, as I believe Darling St does as well. Why not just lock them up? I understand it might be a bit hard for the 19s and 22s, but for first grade it would be easy.

Yeah but during a match people will in and out of change room periodically to get tape, bathroom, get shin pads they forgot, asthma medication etc. The safe allows the doors to be open whilst players can come and go without fear of having their valuable left in the open.

[Fairgo]

Just put the valuables bag in the canteen. There is always someone there so it should be secure or another option is keypad locks. Code given to team manager, they r not that expensive.

[ForeverRed]

charlestown v jaffas set down for sunday has been postponed

[Bremsstrahlung]

*finds a comfy spot*
:popcorn:

[prawnhead]

charlestown v jaffas set down for sunday has been postponed

Didn't think we'd had that much rain. Seems a bit early to call it 2 days before?

[MFKS]

charlestown v jaffas set down for sunday has been postponed
Being overseas wouldn't know what the weather had been like but please tell me it has been raining in Newy at the least

[ForeverRed]

Rained most of Friday and Thursday night, forecast is for rain to continue I've the weekend, can't see much footy being played to be honest even with superior drainage😄😄😄☔☔☔

[prawnhead]

Rained most of Friday and Thursday night, forecast is for rain to continue I've the weekend, can't see much footy being played to be honest even with superior drainage������☔☔☔

Fair enough then. I'm inland at the moment and hasn't been much rain here.

[Socceraust]

I believe Jets Youth v Edgeworth seniors is off. Can anyone confirm this?

[Football lover]

Fair enough then. I'm inland at the moment and hasn't been much rain here.



Edgy is off tomora

[Football lover]

I believe Jets Youth v Edgeworth seniors is off. Can anyone confirm this?

Off bro can confirm

[Zico]

Rained most of Friday and Thursday night, forecast is for rain to continue I've the weekend, can't see much footy being played to be honest even with superior drainage😄😄😄☔☔☔
Am I going soft or have ForeveRed and MFKS started to become human? I'm actually enjoying reading their posts and having a bit of a chuckle.

Surely the world has gone crazy for this to happen :wtf: It was more fun having a keyboard fight with them lol

[Zico]

I believe Jets Youth v Edgeworth seniors is off. Can anyone confirm this?
Hahahahaha As if it was ever going to be on at the Ghetto.

[Thomas477]

FR, is Ulinga still on tomorrow? Specifically interested in the 22s game.

[ForeverRed]

Gunners are off

[halo se7en]

Any games on today?

[TXK]

Is Lakes vs. Weston still on?

[seldom]

Is Lakes vs. Weston still on?

Off according to northern site

[hawk]

Hahahahaha As if it was ever going to be on at the Ghetto.

your referring to Darling st now

[Zico]

your referring to Darling st now
Hahahaha nothing wrong with my friends ground from Darling St.

[ForeverRed]

3 nil broadmeadow halftime v Adamstown

[NewyTy]

Went to the game today and thought Adamstown were really poor compared to the last time I watched them. Magic dominated and could have been up by more at half time. To be fair Adamstown improved a lot in the second half and I thought their #3 was one of the better players of the game. Magic missed a few clear cut chances but Scotty Pettit had a great game, scoring twice and setting up Tippett for the first goal. Piddington was strong and Bowling was great in goal. Good to see Peter Haynes back from injury as well. Lastly I was impressed with the crowd, wasn't expecting a big turn out. Was a really smart move putting the game on a public holiday.

[hawk]

Hahahaha nothing wrong with my friends ground from Darling St.

:lol:

Appears Magic are back, lookout.

[The General]

:lol:

Appears Magic are back, lookout.

Magic were by far the dominant side yesterday but gee Adamstown were terrible! Interestingly Magic have won 3 in a row without Peter Haynes. Be interesting to see if he comes into their starting side next week. I thought they played better without him yesterday.

[cobra23]

Went to the game today and thought Adamstown were really poor compared to the last time I watched them. Magic dominated and could have been up by more at half time. To be fair Adamstown improved a lot in the second half and I thought their #3 was one of the better players of the game. Magic missed a few clear cut chances but Scotty Pettit had a great game, scoring twice and setting up Tippett for the first goal. Piddington was strong and Bowling was great in goal. Good to see Peter Haynes back from injury as well. Lastly I was impressed with the crowd, wasn't expecting a big turn out. Was a really smart move putting the game on a public holiday.

I think welcome back luke virgili and chris berlin before mr I in team first, virgili and berlin play with heart and give 200 % each week on and off the ball, if they lose it they dont throw there hands in the air and walk..

[plague]

virgili and berlin play with heart and give 200 % each week on and off the ball

Geez that sounds like a lot.
They must be tired afterwards.

[cobra23]

Geez that sounds like a lot.
They must be tired afterwards.

ha ha, well if you dont come off the field tired you didn't give it your all.
which is why magic pretty much are playing a bit better why he was absent.

[NewyTy]

I forgot to mention Berlin and Virgili. I actually watched Virgili warm up on the sideline and he was looking in tip-top shape. He made a couple of storming runs down the field when he came on. I've only missed one Magic game this year and IMO, Berlin is a bigger threat in front of goal then Haynes is. Been good to see the younger players step up, thought Lewis did well in midfield and Littlewood showed a lot of improvement at right back. Should be a great game next week out at Weston.

[The General]

Jets demolished a poor Adamstown today. Finished 5-0. Abe Wheelhouse got sent off again.... Really surprised me... Not!
Heard Lambton beat Lakes 5-2...

[judge]

Jaffas and Lakes was played on a wet Edden Oval, with Lakes taking an early lead, Dino and Kale scored a brace each and Remo scored an absolute pearler, top corner from outside the 18. Jaffas won comfortably 5 - 2, but Lakes played some good football and on their day will trouble any team.

[NewyTy]

Weston Bears 2-1 over Magic. The Bears were just too good for a really poor performing Magic side. Broadmeadow were lacking in front of goal. Casciaroli struggled to keep possession and Hoole wasn't up to his normal standards.

I thought Jon Griffiths was strong I defence but today the Bears were just too good. Full credit to Weston as anyone could tell that they were pumped and were determined to win.

Not a good day for Magic but thought young Callan Lewis was really strong in midfield. Kept winning the ball back and was a big help going forward.

Hopefully Magic step it up for the state cup next weekend and unfortunately I'll miss the game against the Jets Youth as I have my own game that day.

Building up to be a really tight comp in the NPL this year.

[BP Super Dynamos]

Having watched today's match between Weston and Broadmeadow I'd say it was a very even match with little separating the pair. Hakan Canli scored the opening goal after turning a Bears defender on the edge of the box before calmly placing his strike inside the far post. The rest of the half saw a few half chances to either side with Morris forcing Bowling to tip over at the back stick from a free-kick. The second half saw Weston come out and dominate possession before Cowburn headed home a well placed Subat cross early on. Shortly after Mick Ryan was fouled just outside the box and Morris stepped up to expertly send his free-kick over the wall before nestling inside the far stick. Canli should've levelled after great lead up from Virgilli but Pratt made good ground to save a poor attempt. All in all, Weston probably just shaded Magic, but a draw may have been a fair result

[Football lover]

Having watched today's match between Weston and Broadmeadow I'd say it was a very even match with little separating the pair. Hakan Canli scored the opening goal after turning a Bears defender on the edge of the box before calmly placing his strike inside the far post. The rest of the half saw a few half chances to either side with Morris forcing Bowling to tip over at the back stick from a free-kick. The second half saw Weston come out and dominate possession before Cowburn headed home a well placed Subat cross early on. Shortly after Mick Ryan was fouled just outside the box and Morris stepped up to expertly send his free-kick over the wall before nestling inside the far stick. Canli should've levelled after great lead up from Virgilli but Pratt made good ground to save a poor attempt. All in all, Weston probably just shaded Magic, but a draw may have been a fair result



Anybody no the result between Southy olympic tonight?

[Guiltykeep]

Anybody no the result between Southy olympic tonight?

Have been told Southy won 2-1

[wannabe]

Have been told Southy won 2-1

Was at the game,olympic led 1-0 after ten or so and could have been up by 3 after 30 mins as Stafford saved 2 one on ones from hodgson as well as Olympic hitting the bar. From here southy took control,equalised after 35 and were the better side for the rest of the match. Olympic only looked good again in last 20 or so after replacing both hodgson and monie who were both stinking.

[Bremsstrahlung]

ziggaaaaaaaa

[ForeverRed]

Good win by the gunners, honestly thought they could have won easier showing a bit more desire then the opposition

[The General]

Was at the game,olympic led 1-0 after ten or so and could have been up by 3 after 30 mins as Stafford saved 2 one on ones from hodgson as well as Olympic hitting the bar. From here southy took control,equalised after 35 and were the better side for the rest of the match. Olympic only looked good again in last 20 or so after replacing both hodgson and monie who were both stinking.

Agreed...
Olympic came out of the blocks well and could have had more than one early on. After about 15 or 20 minutes Southy got themselves back into the game and did really well. Their first goal came from about 15 or so one and two touch passes, it was good to see. The pitch wasn't the best by the looks of it but Southy still seemed to try and play a bit. The last 15 of the first half Southy had Olympic under the pump big time. Southy just seemed to buzz for the whole 90 minutes while Olympic were very sluggish.
I only stayed for the first half of the 22's but that seemed to be a good game too. I heard it finished 2-2. First points Olympic have dropped all year!

[immersion]

Did the buds boot Abe out?

Best thing that could happen to him, if it is true.

[NewFM 2014]

Why what has happened with young Abe now ?

[NewFM 2014]

Best thing that could happen to him, if it is true.

Why is it good for him to leave Adamstown ? Not sure that he will get a better offer if he does.

[immersion]

Why is it good for him to leave Adamstown ? Not sure that he will get a better offer if he does.

The kid has a poor attitude. Someone not bowing down to his arrogance and giving him a kick up the arse is a good thing. For the long term it may do wonders for his future.

[Zico]

ID Premier League may be his next stop, that or a desperate NEWFM club.

[Drunken ranger]

ID Premier League may be his next stop, that or a desperate NEWFM club.
He might go home to Toronto

[ForeverRed]

Why are we wasting time on discussions about somebody who has done nothing in the game,

[immersion]

Why are we wasting time on discussions about somebody who has done nothing in the game,

as much as Abe is arrogant and hard to think highly of from the outside looking in. Who in this comp has done anything in the game? There wouldn't be many that have done anything worth really talking about.

[Thomas477]

as much as Abe is arrogant and hard to think highly of from the outside looking in. Who in this comp has done anything in the game? There wouldn't be many that have done anything worth really talking about.

To be fair, we could just continue the whinging about Olympic's long balls, Jets not being able to be relegated, Lambton's poor drainage, Magic getting to host the majority of grand finals and pocketing the profits, how poor Lakes have been, Cardiff's chicken sheds etc.

I would be interested to see if he has been punted, and if so, who picks him up. Can only really see Lakes trying as a last ditch to try to avoid relegation.

[ForeverRed]

Haynes, majurovski, Hodgson, Johnson, Swancott, bowling , Gazzard , all these blokes and probably a few more have plied their trade over many many seasons continually scoring goals, saving goals, winning premierships, winning and losing grand finals and being permanent fixtures in first grade and select northern rep sides, this is the highest local competition we have so as far as I'm concerned it's well worth talking about their achievements then some nappy wearing boy

[prawnhead]

Haynes, majurovski, Hodgson, Johnson, Swancott, bowling , Gazzard , all these blokes and probably a few more have plied their trade over many many seasons continually scoring goals, saving goals, winning premierships, winning and losing grand finals and being permanent fixtures in first grade and select northern rep sides, this is the highest local competition we have so as far as I'm concerned it's well worth talking about their achievements then some nappy wearing boy

Good post FR.

[Newsfeed]

Weston 3 Lakes 2 fulltime

[ForeverRed]

Puts the bears up there

[NewyTy]

I've seen Abe play a few times now and it's not that he's a bad player. The problem is he is too card-prone and hotheaded. Not many clubs would want a player who carries that with him. Can see Lakes picking him up, if not maybe a NewFM team. Certainly be interesting to see where he ends up. And true about the names above. The Maj's, the Haynes', the Swancott's. Those guys are what makes this comp so good. Experienced players who know how to win and give it all for their club.

[seldom]

I think we all know he can play the game but any takers (coaches) who think they can reel him in ?

[Newsfeed]

Who do you believe is going to make the top 5? Could come down to the very last round for the last couple of spots!

[ForeverRed]

I think we all know he can play the game but any takers (coaches) who think they can reel him in ?
I believe Steve Piggott would be perfect for him

[The Magician]

Edgeworth went down to jets tonight by 5 goals and 8 lights...

[immersion]

I believe Steve Piggott would be perfect for him

haha watch this space.

[Newsfeed]

haha watch this space.

Do you think he would go to weston?

[Zico]

Why would Weston want the disruption of having the little shit?

[fan atic]

What's happening st Charlestown?
Seems hard working secretary shafted by tully. Who's next?

[ForeverRed]

the PPS window is open until Wednesday afternoon, the last one for the season, wondering if there will be any player movement over the next couple of days

[Newsfeed]

Ccb 1 jaffas 0

[Drunken ranger]

the PPS window is open until Wednesday afternoon, the last one for the season, wondering if there will be any player movement over the next couple of days
Any player movement ??

[Imyourhero]

I've heard Rob Macbeth back at Weston

[Newsfeed]

I've heard Rob Macbeth back at Weston

Correct

[ForeverRed]

Jets 3 nil over magic

[Fairgo]

Jets 3 nil over magic

Match report anyone?

[Newsfeed]

Weston 2 lambton 2
Lakes 4 hamilton 1
Adamstown 3 southy 1
Edgeworth 1 Charlestown 0

[Drunken ranger]

Weston 2 lambton 2
Lakes 4 hamilton 1
Adamstown 3 southy 1
Edgeworth 1 Charlestown 0

Wow good result for lakes

[magician]

Weston 2 lambton 2
Lakes 4 hamilton 1
Adamstown 3 southy 1
Edgeworth 1 Charlestown 0

Lakes 5-1
Edgy Charlestown 1-1

After watching Olympic some major changes need to occur. Seem to me there was only a handful of players who actually wanted to be out there. 3 losses in a row, it doesn't look good

[late_to_the_game]

Southy led by one early, then a Southy player got a red card late in the first half, looked to be for mouthing off at the ref. Took Adamstown a long time to capitalize.
Only down side for Adamstown is that Lakes won as well. So now Southy and Adamstown together on 13 and 5 points ahead of Lakes.

[cobra23]

This comp is deadset a circus,
the only team that is consistent is the jets ...

[Imyourhero]

LOL criticism for competitions that are "two horse races" and criticism for comps where "nobody is consistent" ahaha love it!

[magician]

Jets 2 southy 0

[Bremsstrahlung]

Southy never really looked in it. Jets didn't really play well either though. Lots of passing at the back, then a long ball. Southy weren't helped by the referee who was awfully quick to penalise southy.

[MFKS]

Penalizing them for physicality???

Might be all right when you have 2 teams doing it and the ref can let some go.

When you have 1 doing it the ref is gonna. hammer the one side doing it

[2285]

Olympic 3-0 over weston

[Thomas477]

And Jaffas 2 0 over Magic.

[NewyTy]

Lambton 2-0 Broadmeadow. Pretty poor showing from Magic. Looked disinterested and struggled to go forward. The young back-up goalkeeper had a really strong showing in goals for Magic.

Jaffas looked good with Kale Bradbury and Palozzi I think showing a lot up front. Jobe Wheelhouse scored late with a really good header.

Peter Haynes looked awful today. Not sure if he's injured or sick but he was pretty poor compared to normal.

Hakan Canli was sent off after the full-time whistle for dissent. Pretty poor all-round from Magic, goalkeeper kept it from being 4 or 5 in my opinion.

Overall a well-deserved win for the Jaffas and if they play like they did today I can see them going far this season.

[ForeverRed]

Not sure where he herald get the info from but their website paints a false image of what happened when the young jets boy broke his arm, south Cardiff were awarded a free kick when the jets boy contiued his run for the ball after the whistle, the south Cardiff player had stopped for the whistle when the the jets boy bumped of him into the fence, simple as that, no bodies fault just a simple accident, bullshit goes a long way in the paper. Here's to a speedy recovery for the jets boy.

[roundballsarebetter]

Not sure where he herald get the info from but their website paints a false image of what happened when the young jets boy broke his arm, south Cardiff were awarded a free kick when the jets boy contiued his run for the ball after the whistle, the south Cardiff player had stopped for the whistle when the the jets boy bumped of him into the fence, simple as that, no bodies fault just a simple accident, bullshit goes a long way in the paper. Here's to a speedy recovery for the jets boy.

Article quotes jets coach James pascoe ‘He was going to hold the ball up near the sideline and the [South Cardiff] centreback has gone straight through him and put him into the fence.

‘‘We heard a snap and thought it was his head hitting one of the aluminium advertising signs but it was his arm on the fence".

So he is saying south cardiff bloke came through the jets player from behind and your saying the south cardiff bloke was in front of him and he bumped off him.

2 people watching the same game with completely different version of events.

[Beast]

How much time did Pettit spend on the ground, seemed as though most challenges finished with him being knocked over. Agree Magic looked slow/fatigued and lacked intensity. Think if they go down to Southy next week that could be it for this season.

[Beast]

Herald always prints the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Unless it gets in the way of sensationalizing the story of course. Probably more so if it is about the emerging Koalas (protected species) team.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Can confirm it is as forever red has said.
Southy ended up with the free kick. If the southy player went through him would it not be their free kick?
Also, props to the lady running up and down the sideline telling everyone the game had to be stopped because he needed an ambulance. That provided some comic relief. "The game won't be going ahead, he needs an ambulance. He's broken his arm!"
Unfortunate series of events for the player.
2 defaming articles within the week for southy. Byrnes did himself no favours with some of his quotes.

[MFKS]

Out of curiosity was the incident down to the shoddy state of the chicken coop.

IE the field is jammed up against the fence

Would it have happened at other NPL grounds???

Is it a case that FR and co now the drainage is up to scratch may need to make some changes to the set up at the Chicken Coop???

[Bremsstrahlung]

The fence is no closer than it is at some other grounds. The fence/rocks at edgy are equally close. There's some grounds you can't even take a proper corner the fences are so close.
Just an unfortunate incident that could've occurred anywhere.

[Fairgo]

Can confirm it is as forever red has said.
Southy ended up with the free kick. If the southy player went through him would it not be their free kick?
Also, props to the lady running up and down the sideline telling everyone the game had to be stopped because he needed an ambulance. That provided some comic relief. "The game won't be going ahead, he needs an ambulance. He's broken his arm!"
Unfortunate series of events for the player.
2 defaming articles within the week for southy. Byrnes did himself no favours with some of his quotes.

FFS not sure what game you were watching reported correctly as it happened charged from behind, not sure where the free kick came from as was too busy listening to the poor kid moaning in pain and seeing people cover the eyes of young ones nearby then realising it must be pretty bad but the free kick was not from this incident must of been for something in the next play. Yes this happens in most games and just unfortunate he has landed under the fence and hit the post of the chairs mounted on the sideline an accident as said. As for what you call comedy I think you will find she may have just been reacting to the bogans yelling out to start the game which was always going to happen when the safety of the player was sorted. Oh South Cardiff no one is defaming you except you open your eyes and ask some questions you may eventually work it out stop making excuses.

[gk1985]

The poor young fella landed right at my feet, so I got a decent view of what happen..... To me it looked as though he was trying to get around the outside southy player and jumped as they collided, which was probably a mistake.

I thought the attitude of the southy guy was a bit ordinary, didn't even check if he was alright. But that may have been because the big dude on the sideline wanted him dead.

Seemed like an accident though.

[ForeverRed]

The poor young fella landed right at my feet, so I got a decent view of what happen..... To me it looked as though he was trying to get around the outside southy player and jumped as they collided, which was probably a mistake.

I thought the attitude of the southy guy was a bit ordinary, didn't even check if he was alright. But that may have been because the big dude on the sideline wanted him dead.

Seemed like an accident though.
Exactly right

[Bremsstrahlung]

FFS not sure what game you were watching reported correctly as it happened charged from behind, not sure where the free kick came from as was too busy listening to the poor kid moaning in pain and seeing people cover the eyes of young ones nearby then realising it must be pretty bad but the free kick was not from this incident must of been for something in the next play. Yes this happens in most games and just unfortunate he has landed under the fence and hit the post of the chairs mounted on the sideline an accident as said. As for what you call comedy I think you will find she may have just been reacting to the bogans yelling out to start the game which was always going to happen when the safety of the player was sorted. Oh South Cardiff no one is defaming you except you open your eyes and ask some questions you may eventually work it out stop making excuses.

To be fair, I think 80% of people that have claimed to have seen the incident have said that the south cardiff player was not at fault and it was the jets player who somewhat instigated the challenge and bounced off.
At the time, I was not aware where he'd broken. A broken humerus is somewhat more concerning than a broken forearm which seems like a more suitable injury for somebody falling. So I apologise, that my comments/assumption regarding the lady were unwarranted.
The article produced by the herald was one sided and exaggerated the incident. Probably wouldn't have even been reported if it were the other way around.

[pv4]

Freekick to Southy. Yellow card to the Southy player. I wasn't there, but it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.

The Southy player in question doesn't seem to me to be the kind of guy to intentionally do that to someone, though.

All the best to the Jets kid on a speedy recovery.

[SHARMENS]

Freekick to Southy. Yellow card to the Southy player. I wasn't there, but it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.

The Southy player in question doesn't seem to me to be the kind of guy to intentionally do that to someone, though.

All the best to the Jets kid on a speedy recovery.

The ref had already blown the whistle for the Southy freekick when the jets striker came across late ... Make sense

[Bremsstrahlung]

Referee had to consult 4th official before handing out any cards. So I feel like the 4th official made the call.

[halo se7en]

One of the Adamstown defenders went over the back fence in their game yesterday - some of the fences are just way too close considering how fast paced some of these games can get. Not as bad as Cook Park...... but still.....

[Thomas477]

One of the Adamstown defenders went over the back fence in their game yesterday - some of the fences are just way too close considering how fast paced some of these games can get. Not as bad as Cook Park...... but still.....

Can confirm there isn't a whole of space. Magic is alright, but Olympic for example does get quite close to the fence.

[Fairgo]

To be fair, I think 80% of people that have claimed to have seen the incident have said that the south cardiff player was not at fault and it was the jets player who somewhat instigated the challenge and bounced off.
At the time, I was not aware where he'd broken. A broken humerus is somewhat more concerning than a broken forearm which seems like a more suitable injury for somebody falling. So I apologise, that my comments/assumption regarding the lady were unwarranted.
The article produced by the herald was one sided and exaggerated the incident. Probably wouldn't have even been reported if it were the other way around.

At no point have I laid any blame just stating facts just like the article, came through his back, charged, whatever. Yes he was in the air and bounced off the field as I said happens in all games but ended in an unfortunate accident. Read into it what you like but the only people that seem to be defensive or even bringing up blame is from South Cardiff. Gee image if it was the other way we would probably be reading and writing about riots at South Cardiff. Lets keep it real and move on.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Regarding field size, herald is saying npl field must have 5 metres to perimeter fencing on sidelines and 3m on bylines. I don't believe any field satisfies this. Except maybe Weston.

[MFKS]

Regarding field size, herald is saying npl field must have 5 metres to perimeter fencing on sidelines and 3m on bylines. I don't believe any field satisfies this. Except maybe Weston.

One side of the Chicken Coop does it comfortably
1 from 4:roflz:

[Newsfeed]

One side of the Chicken Coop does it comfortably
1 from 4:roflz:

Chicken coop? I don't think the facilities at Weston are that bad to be honest.

[cobra23]

Chicken coop? I don't think the facilities at Weston are that bad to be honest.

BACK TO BED BIG FELLA....:deadhorse:

[ForeverRed]

One side of the Chicken Coop does it comfortably
1 from 4:roflz:

Why do you call olympic the chicken coop

[pv4]

Regarding field size, herald is saying npl field must have 5 metres to perimeter fencing on sidelines and 3m on bylines. I don't believe any field satisfies this. Except maybe Weston.

5 metres is massive!

Weston would come close like you said. Would Lakes too, maybe?

It's easier for the likes of Southy, Olympic, etc who have an open side to move their field across, but the likes of Magic are pretty screwed in this regard, they'll have to move their fencing out which would be a huge job!

[cobra23]

its a load of crap, just googled anfield and old trafford, no where near the 3 metre mark rather than 5 metres

[MFKS]

Why do you call olympic the chicken coop
Nice try at deflecting. :tongue:
Better luck next time

[Local Rules]

5 metres is massive!

Weston would come close like you said. Would Lakes too, maybe?

It's easier for the likes of Southy, Olympic, etc who have an open side to move their field across, but the likes of Magic are pretty screwed in this regard, they'll have to move their fencing out which would be a huge job!

Both Southy and Olympic have synthetic cricket pitch between grounds so unless Fed is willing to have concrete on ground not possible

[EH9]

Regarding field size, herald is saying npl field must have 5 metres to perimeter fencing on sidelines and 3m on bylines. I don't believe any field satisfies this. Except maybe Weston.

Lakes would do it comfortably.

[Thomas477]

Both Southy and Olympic have synthetic cricket pitch between grounds so unless Fed is willing to have concrete on ground not possible

On Olympic, I did see lakes's right winger go arse over end in the 22s game over the sideboards on the wicket side at darling st. Was very lulz worthy, but he didn't seem to come off too well.

[380]

On Olympic, I did see lakes's right winger go arse over end in the 22s game over the sideboards on the wicket side at darling st. Was very lulz worthy, but he didn't seem to come off too well.

90cm for the most part that cricket pitch from the sideline. Was measured after a young kid a couple of seasons ago sustained a bad season ending knee injury.

[Football lover]

90cm for the most part that cricket pitch from the sideline. Was measured after a young kid a couple of seasons ago sustained a bad season ending knee injury.



Results today please ?

[ForeverRed]

Bud 5 lakes 2, Azzurri 5 jets 0, Lambton 4 olympic 0

[magician]

Jaffas result certainly didn't indicate the game, Olympic was the better team missing 6 one on ones. Jaffas keeper was outstanding

[Jaf Jaf]

Jaffas result certainly didn't indicate the game, Olympic was the better team missing 6 one on ones. Jaffas keeper was outstanding
Hahahah obviously the Greek Magician talking here!
Not sure what game you were watching mate.
1st half was fairly even, Olympic missed a one on one in first 5min.
Kale missed one minutes later and then Dino missed another one for the Jaffas.

Second half was all Jaffas they scored 4 goals plus missed a number of chances
Olympic only had 2 shots at goal second half, one should have been an easy goal by Poole, the other one was tapped around the post by Danny.
If your saying everyone took there chances it would have been 6-2 to Jaffas

[magician]

Hahahah obviously the Greek Magician talking here!
Not sure what game you were watching mate.
1st half was fairly even, Olympic missed a one on one in first 5min.
Kale missed one minutes later and then Dino missed another one for the Jaffas.

Second half was all Jaffas they scored 4 goals plus missed a number of chances
Olympic only had 2 shots at goal second half, one should have been an easy goal by Poole, the other one was tapped around the post by Danny.
If your saying everyone took there chances it would have been 6-2 to Jaffas

Wow even the Jaffas players and supporters said they were lucky!
One of the swannies missed 2 ones on ones as did pooley, young Reece cooper missed 1 not sure of the others. Maybe if you opened your other eye you would of seen them I guess

[ForeverRed]

4 nil tells a story to me

[GazFish35]

http://www.askix.com/avav/images/optical_illusions/woman.gif

[magician]

4 nil tells a story to me
It does they finished their chances Olympic didn't.

[Zeus]

Wow even the Jaffas players and supporters said they were lucky!
One of the swannies missed 2 ones on ones as did pooley, young Reece cooper missed 1 not sure of the others. Maybe if you opened your other eye you would of seen them I guess
You have managed to come up with 3 chances there. Jaf Jaf named 6 chances
So 6-3 is still a belting in my eyes? Maybe u need to take off those rose colored glasses??
If u create 6 chances to 3 I don't think u can say they were lucky to win!?
Olympic have been playing poorly. Beaten by 4 against lakes and now jagfas. I think it's time for a change in some playing personnel

[halo se7en]

What happened to the Jets Youth? That results sticks out more than the other two.

[ForeverRed]

Gunners 1 magic 1, weston 3 edgy 2

[namwob99]

Nath Morris free kick!!

[MFKS]

Bit of light rain in downtown Kotara south this morning.

I take it all NBN games are now off ?????











:sparring:

[Newsfeed]

Lakes 2 Jets 1

[MFKS]

Seriously how ****ed are the NBN teams if the Jets Yoof are winning the comp????

FFS they struggled to put the keeper for the team coming last under any pressure all day

The style of football is garbage

GVE needs to be ****ed off from the club

[Bremsstrahlung]

Seriously how ****ed are the NBN teams if the Jets Yoof are winning the comp????

FFS they struggled to put the keeper for the team coming last under any pressure all day

The style of football is garbage

GVE needs to be ****ed off from the club


I daresay its due to their leading goalscorer, not doing much goal scoring atm.
But aside from that, i agree, what i've seen is pretty average. They do get baby-ed something chronic by the referees though.
Lakes and Southy in the relegation battle. Must win for southy this weekend.

[late_to_the_game]

Bit of light rain in downtown Kotara south this morning.

I take it all NBN games are now off ?????


:sparring:



Hamilton 17s NPL called off by referees today as ground was considered un safe. Apparently some injuries in the earlier games. Got this second hand so don't have all the details.
NPL youth games at Adamstown all played.

[Fairgo]

Hamilton 17s NPL called off by referees today as ground was considered un safe. Apparently some injuries in the earlier games. Got this second hand so don't have all the details.
NPL youth games at Adamstown all played.

I believe these games were played at Charlestown a broken leg in the 15s

[MFKS]

Olympic 1~0 in both lower grades V Magic

Not many here today barely 200~300