2014 National Premier League

[ForeverRed]

FR Enlighten us all as to what said changes are you are referring to
It's all in today's herald

[MFKS]

:thumbsup:
CHIEF executive David Eland concedes Northern NSW Football has made it relatively easy for clubs to comply with a watered-down Player Points System for 2015 but has warned the 200-point cap could be lowered in future years to better address issues.

Football Federation Australia has handed down uniform National Premier Leagues regulations for 2015 after a review of the state-based competition.

The major changes for NNSWF include the removal of age-based penalties, a decrease of the cap from 250, the ability to promote youth players outside the set 20-man roster and a reduction in points added for players switching clubs. New players to a club will be penalised a maximum of five points rather than eight.

While clubs have welcomed a simplified PPS and cut of age penalties, some have questioned the continued relevance of the system.

The top flight of NNSW Football adopted a PPS this year as part of its entry into NPL and a major component of the system was the focus on promoting young players.

Clubs were slugged an extra point for every year each player was aged over 25 in their 20-man roster in a move to encourage clubs to promote and recruit younger talent.

Eland said NNSWF had lobbied for the abolishment of the over-25 penalties and the decision was ‘‘good news for our clubs’’.

‘‘The number one concern of the clubs last year when PPS was implemented was over-age players,’’ Eland said.




‘‘The strong feeling from clubs was that, in our region, penalising players over the age of 25 was unsustainable and we wanted to keep older players in our league.’’

But Eland acknowledged that the PPS, which is aimed at youth development, ensuring salaries are sustainable while encouraging club loyalty and a balanced competition, had been watered down.

But Eland said NNSWF was supportive of FFA and believed the points cap, which is decided by each member federation for their league, was the key.

‘‘I think we all just need to give the PPS a chance,’’ he said. ‘‘I’ve had a number of people say to me that they don’t think the PPS will address unsustainable player payments, my response is, ‘Let’s give it a chance’.

‘‘While ever the cap is 250 or 280, of course it won’t, but we’ve got to give it time.

‘‘The cap is 200 for next year, but ... that area will need constant monitoring.

‘‘Based on our benchmarking, we could have made it lower if we really wanted to test the mettle of the PPS but given next year is only the second year, we decided to make it easy.

‘‘But if we are serious about the PPS addressing the issues that it’s set out to, there could be a case in the future for that cap coming down.’’

He said all clubs should have no trouble falling under the cap next year and those focused on youth development would still benefit due to discounts for under-23 players.

Broadmeadow secretary Steve Pichaloff said his club would be ‘‘well and truly under’’ the new cap at just over 150 points.

‘‘I can’t see how you are going to go over it now, unless you bring in half a team,’’ Pichaloff said of the changes.

Adamstown coach Graham Law endorsed a PPS and ‘‘anything that doesn’t let teams just buy comps’’ but said the timing of changes was disappointing.

‘‘It’s going to penalise clubs who have already looked to recruit younger players,’’ Law said. ‘‘I’m happy with my squad but how can you go from telling clubs this is all about promoting youth to now it doesn’t matter what the age of players is? There’s no middle ground now.’’

Charlestown vice-president Shane Tull said abolishing age penalties was fair and he was happy with the tightening of rules on clubs claiming home-grown and loyalty points.

Weston football manager Shane Johnson said the new rules would not affect his club.

‘‘If you started doing some youth development and breeding some of your own, you wouldn’t have to worry about the PPS at all,’’ Johnson said.

Lambton Jaffas director of football Chris Sneddon welcomed changes to promote youth players from outside the top20 rosters and the end of age restrictions. While concerned watering down of the PPS could make it ‘‘ineffective in reaching its objectives’’, Sneddon said: ‘‘At least they are giving some concessions and trying to improve it.’’

Maitland’s Chris Turner, who will have 20 more points to work with as the coach of a promoted club, said allowing youth player promotion ‘‘was a real bonus’’ and it was ‘‘sensible to do away with age limits’’. But he worried that the PPS could be watered down to the stage that it became pointless.


Hello Couscous :thumbsup:

Considering the club who had one of the most points and the team with the least points made the GF you could argue it had little effect

As most clubs were not that far away anyway from fitting under as it was it seems a retrograde step in a lot of regards

[The Magician]

Should have kept swapping player penalty points at 8... clubs could now effectively swap 6-8+ players from their top 20 per year. Magic have signed 4 players and still only 150 of 200... 4 players is what all they could afford to do in the old system... Big step backward for PPS... Maitland can buy 1 squad and have another on standby with 220.

[cobra23]

Should have kept swapping player penalty points at 8... clubs could now effectively swap 6-8+ players from their top 20 per year. Magic have signed 4 players and still only 150 of 200... 4 players is what all they could afford to do in the old system... Big step backward for PPS... Maitland can buy 1 squad and have another on standby with 220.

Who are the 4 players you signed, i can only think of 3 from what i watched against the mariners, dino faj - kale bradbury and the lakes keeper

[Football lover]

My guess is Edgy - heard from a big birdy that the club is in turmoil on and off the park . eg (disciplinary reasons play a big part )

Where does this rumour come from about edgeworth haven't herd anything out from the traps it wouldn't have anything to do with $$ Jeff Phillips and warren Mills run the club so money isn't an issue Unless it's in house fighting wouldn't surprise me with foley been told from a bird he has a habit of wanting things done his way prob the reason Wilso left?

[The Magician]

Who are the 4 players you signed, i can only think of 3 from what i watched against the mariners, dino faj - kale bradbury and the lakes keeper

Macedonian International... last name ends in 'ski' ... Point is we can now sign another 4 Visa players including the new 4 we already have signed... and they have 12 months to changes to their citizenship status. Stick your youth development up your ass, 2015 PPS its open market day.

[cobra23]

:QUOTE=The Magician;93296]Macedonian International... last name ends in 'ski' ... Point is we can now sign another 4 Visa players including the new 4 we already have signed... and they have 12 months to changes to their citizenship status. Stick your youth development up your ass, 2015 PPS its open market day.[/QUOTE]

:wtf: :confused:

[MFKS]

Who are the 4 players you signed, i can only think of 3 from what i watched against the mariners, dino faj - kale bradbury and the lakes keeperWasn't Finlayson going there also?? I assume even though he got a reprieve for the NYL he will be gone again after it unless he jags a HAL deal somehow as he will be too old for Jets NPL next season

[JCBT]

Where does this rumour come from about edgeworth haven't herd anything out from the traps it wouldn't have anything to do with $$ Jeff Phillips and warren Mills run the club so money isn't an issue Unless it's in house fighting wouldn't surprise me with foley been told from a bird he has a habit of wanting things done his way prob the reason Wilso left?
Can only hope Edgy are imploding.

[The Magician]

Can only hope Edgy are imploding.

So say all of us

[outsider]

Yeah I heard about that one. Wasn't a centurion team but a 50 year Legends team. Apparently everyone in the room nearly choked on their beer when Junior was announced in the side.

Could have been worse-daddy nearly got in-seems that he tried to convince them that he was eligible because he had a kick around at training one night.

[cobra23]

Could have been worse-daddy nearly got in-seems that he tried to convince them that he was eligible because he had a kick around at training one night.

can someone tell us this azzurri legends lineup??

[Tonester]

Goodchild & Smith up front,Tull & Josh Maguire cover all other spots inc. keeper!I'm sure no-one else has ever played for them!

[Bremsstrahlung]

Italian stallion should be in there somewhere.

[Tonester]

Shane Tull picked the team,don't know if Tull liked him enough!

[GO AWAY]

Seems to be alot of Azzuri bashing in here ???? Never seemed to be a problem when it was Highfields Azzuri, maybe all these "criteria " things NNSW brought in is stirring the apple cart, and causing problems in clubs that were already being well run ?. Just an outsider looking in......... ????

[outsider]

Seems to be alot of Azzuri bashing in here ???? Never seemed to be a problem when it was Highfields Azzuri, maybe all these "criteria " things NNSW brought in is stirring the apple cart, and causing problems in clubs that were already being well run ?. Just an outsider looking in......... ????

Taking my name in vain GO AWAY?

[ForeverRed]

Seems to be alot of Azzuri bashing in here ???? Never seemed to be a problem when it was Highfields Azzuri, maybe all these "criteria " things NNSW brought in is stirring the apple cart, and causing problems in clubs that were already being well run ?. Just an outsider looking in......... ????

people need to remember the criteria for NPL is set by FFA, not NNSWF.

[Swanky]

people need to remember the criteria for NPL is set by FFA, not NNSWF.

This issue started before the NPL was around this issue has been going on for 20 years

[Footyhead]

Seems to be alot of Azzuri bashing in here ???? Never seemed to be a problem when it was Highfields Azzuri, maybe all these "criteria " things NNSW brought in is stirring the apple cart, and causing problems in clubs that were already being well run ?. Just an outsider looking in......... ????

TULL vs FOLEY

[The Magician]

TULL vs FOLEY

Just wait for MILLS VS FOLEY

[Why Blue]

Just wait for MILLS VS FOLEY

playing now.......................:popcorn::popcorn::popco rn::popcorn:

[magician]

playing now.......................:popcorn::popcorn::popco rn::popcorn:

Foley is the biggest knob in newcastle football, maybe australia

[De-Champ]

Foley is the biggest knob in newcastle football, maybe australia

Was an alright player in his day

[Tonester]

Remember being at Marconi club maybe 10 years ago speaking to Les Scheinflug who rated Foley in the top 3 youth coaches in Oz.Think he should have stayed doing juniors as old age is making him even crankier!

[Footyhead]

Remember being at Marconi club maybe 10 years ago speaking to Les Scheinflug who rated Foley in the top 3 youth coaches in Oz.Think he should have stayed doing juniors as old age is making him even crankier!

Isn't he still doing juniors now ??

[Zico]

Isn't he still doing juniors now ??
19's

[mother theresa]

Foley is doing 12's, 13's,14's,15's,17's,19's,22's and 1st Grade, + Newcastle Football NET Program, EJets program, and hanging around schools, with his note pad
Apparently a degree in time management

[Newsfeed]

Foley is doing 12's, 13's,14's,15's,17's,19's,22's and 1st Grade, + Newcastle Football NET Program, EJets program, and hanging around schools, with his note pad
Apparently a degree in time management

He sits on every Edgeworth team bench so you're correct with time management!

[Zico]

I have to agree with the thoughts on Foley, the man is very different and fits in perfectly at Edgeworth.

[Premy]

xxxxxxxxxxx
I don't know the bloke but if this is a baseless accusation, that's bad taste and this is not the place for it. Mud sticks
I suggest you delete it before the Mods do.

[GazFish35]

Good advice premy,

I'd also suggest if it not a baseless accusation this definitely isn't the place for it either!

[Tonester]

I've known Jim Foley for many years both personally & through football & it's always been my way or the highway with him.The falling out with CCB was due to the butting of heads between 2 very stubborn people which is a malady affecting heaps of clubs in all sports.What we all need is people in charge for the right reason not people driven by ego or self importance.

[ForeverRed]

Jets youth no longer can be part of play off series in 2015, play off series reverted to 4 team semi for 2015

[MFKS]

Jets youth no longer can be part of play off series in 2015, play off series reverted to 4 team semi for 2015

Seriously why??

Who comes up with these ****ing ideas anyway??

[ForeverRed]

NNSWF with no club consultation

[Bremsstrahlung]

For all grades?
Will it be 1 v 4, 2 v 3 with 2 legs as it previously was? Or will it be major/minor > Qual Final > GF

I guess this fully allows for a development focus opposed to results driven, but imo playing for points/a finals spot/a trophy would improve the quality a bit...something to play for.

[ForeverRed]

First grade only, u 22 and u 19 jets play semis, 1 v 4, 2 v 3

[Bremsstrahlung]

Is it to do with prize money for clubs?

[ForeverRed]

Because jets lose players at back end of season, jets cannot guarantee all players wil be available due to senior jets starting pre season so NNSWF made this decision

[MFKS]

Because jets lose players at back end of season, jets cannot guarantee all players wil be available due to senior jets starting pre season so NNSWF made this decision

What players??

This year it was Solari/Lundy/Oxborrow

Oxborrow left the club for whatever reason anyway before the NPL had finished but Lundy and Solari played the vast majority of Jets Yoof games in the back end of the season anyway.

By and large though the Jets Yoof had for the most part of the season their best side on the park injury suspension issues aside.

Seems complete and utter shite. Playing in the finals is actually good for the Jets Yoof. The experiences gained playing in the semis etc will be better long term for them than watching from the sidelines. You would have hoped although losing to Weston and Jaffas the kids learned from the experience.

Seems like Northern protecting the other 9 clubs by guaranteeing that at least one will win a trophy every season.

Be an absolute farce if the Jets Yoof win the NPL again and can not compete in the play offs

[ForeverRed]

Total NNSWF desicion , clubs not ovey happy

[Fairgo]

What players??

This year it was Solari/Lundy/Oxborrow

Oxborrow left the club for whatever reason anyway before the NPL had finished but Lundy and Solari played the vast majority of Jets Yoof games in the back end of the season anyway.

By and large though the Jets Yoof had for the most part of the season their best side on the park injury suspension issues aside.

Seems complete and utter shite. Playing in the finals is actually good for the Jets Yoof. The experiences gained playing in the semis etc will be better long term for them than watching from the sidelines. You would have hoped although losing to Weston and Jaffas the kids learned from the experience.

Seems like Northern protecting the other 9 clubs by guaranteeing that at least one will win a trophy every season.

Be an absolute farce if the Jets Yoof win the NPL again and can not compete in the play offs

I think you may find the reason is to give the players a rest before the NYL seasons starts and to be able to utilise the fringe players to be involved in the seniors pre season trials like all other clubs do without compromising the team, this year it did not happen due to work loads. I understand they had a 2 week break before going back to training 5 days a week and if they made the grand final would have been a week off. During the NBN season they only train 2-3 times a week but gets a bit more serious for the NYL which does not finish until early March and then back into NBN. Burn out is an issue so can understand the reasoning for this decision.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Just play. IMO, the 5 team playoff system was way too long winded. Good that it rewarded higher placing teams, but such a long season/ finals with teams possibly playing 1 game in 3 weeks, then a grand final.

I'm struggling to see who this benefits. If you play in the Comp, play in the comp. if you lose players, so be it, get players from your younger teams to play like everyother club. As for burnout, if you are unable to factor in appropriate breaks for each player in such a large squad you've got the wrong person in charge. As MFKS said, how many players are realistically going to be needed for senior commitments.

[MFKS]

Just looking at the Jets Line Up on Saturdays first NYL game

Kanta Pappas Cowburn Hay Finlayson and Lundy from the Senior Squad although this is his team
So you really have 6 of 11 of the NPL side playing anyway so it ain't like someone ain't being able to be rested


Radovan Pavicevic back from injury who has just had a 2/3 month break

Welch and BK from the Senior Squad as overage players

Whyte and Olson Gypo/Sydney ring ins

Complete and utter shit if it is to rest players.

The Jets when needed have a whole year to factor in breaks from playing/training for their players and also have the rest of the EJ available to step up and provide cover. It ain't like the first year they played in NPL where they had Gallaway and Dino Faj as GK cause they had no one else to call on

Considering the purpose is player development and not to win trophies surely the Jets should be looking for as many matches as they can to develop their kids to reach the HAL one day and not having possible high stakes matches taken away from them



Add in we can utilise HAL players to plug the squad in the NYL then I struggle to see how the kids can not be rotated and rested when need be

[late_to_the_game]

NNSWF with no club consultation

I have been involved with other sports governing bodies, and NNSW take the cake for doing what ever they want.

Most other bodies realise their job is to look after the sport as a whole - which means all the players and all the clubs and will usually come to a consensus with the groups involved on most decisions....

[Fairgo]

Just looking at the Jets Line Up on Saturdays first NYL game

Kanta Pappas Cowburn Hay Finlayson and Lundy from the Senior Squad although this is his team
So you really have 6 of 11 of the NPL side playing anyway so it ain't like someone ain't being able to be rested


Radovan Pavicevic back from injury who has just had a 2/3 month break

Welch and BK from the Senior Squad as overage players

Whyte and Olson Gypo/Sydney ring ins

Complete and utter shit if it is to rest players.

The Jets when needed have a whole year to factor in breaks from playing/training for their players and also have the rest of the EJ available to step up and provide cover. It ain't like the first year they played in NPL where they had Gallaway and Dino Faj as GK cause they had no one else to call on

Considering the purpose is player development and not to win trophies surely the Jets should be looking for as many matches as they can to develop their kids to reach the HAL one day and not having possible high stakes matches taken away from them



Add in we can utilise HAL players to plug the squad in the NYL then I struggle to see how the kids can not be rotated and rested when need be

Oh I can just image giving players a rest during the NBN season how clubs would react. Dammed if they do dammed if they don't. I can recall a couple of seasons ago this happening and people blowing up. They then try to make everyone happy as you stated played with a consistant side this year but obviously still does not keep all happy. Their playing squad is limited to the same as other clubs and have to factor some of the players are not physically able at 14/15/16/17 to step up to U22 and 1st grade. All players from NBN first grade side although did not play on weekend are still training.

[The Magician]

Oh I can just image giving players a rest during the NBN season how clubs would react. Dammed if they do dammed if they don't. I can recall a couple of seasons ago this happening and people blowing up. They then try to make everyone happy as you stated played with a consistant side this year but obviously still does not keep all happy. Their playing squad is limited to the same as other clubs and have to factor some of the players are not physically able at 14/15/16/17 to step up to U22 and 1st grade. All players from NBN first grade side although did not play on weekend are still training.


Just imagine? they do... Solari was sent home for 6 weeks in the middle of the season... 4-5 Squad changes every week.... Jets quietly backing out of NPL... 2016 when NPL licenses up for review they will nominate to play in NPL1 in Sydney instead.

[MFKS]

Solari and Lundy are on NYL contracts agreed to by the PFA with the FFA. As part of that arrangement they are entitled to x amount of Annual Leave each year where they are not required for training/matches club community/media commitments etc which the Jets are forced to provide.

They are not getting anything out of the ordinary that any of the Jets HAL squad or any other HAL squad for that matter which they are a part of are entitled to.

Whinge all you like about squad changes. All clubs are entitled to rotate their players as they see fit. Any side the Jets Yoof put on the park is still at kick off more than capable of winning a match against any opponent in the NPL.

So your gripes about it being a weaker side and clubs being advantaged/disadvantaged by this are just complete and utter shit.

No different to magic leaving Haynes and Petit out for a couple of weeks. The players Magic bring in are more than capable of doing the job for you

[Fairgo]

Just imagine? they do... Solari was sent home for 6 weeks in the middle of the season... 4-5 Squad changes every week.... Jets quietly backing out of NPL... 2016 when NPL licenses up for review they will nominate to play in NPL1 in Sydney instead.

This is in reference to prior comments of resting players. Solari is (1) one player on a senior contract and it is inbuilt in their contract to have six weeks off in a 12 month period, if we went with suggestions from MRKS there would be an additional 10 players doing the same in the NBN season, that is what I was implying by imagine the clubs allowing this to happen hence the reason for agreeing with no semis for Jets Youth so they have a bit of time off. 4-5 squad changes every week??? Did not see that all season, yes there were injuries as with all teams that required squad movement but definately not 4-5 every week. As previously stated they have the same limititations of player numbers as every other NBN club.

[MFKS]

THE Jets youth team will not contest next season's Northern NSW National Premier League finals, which have been cut to four teams with a new home-and-away format.

The Jets remain eligible for the premiership, which they won this season, but will then switch focus to preparing for the national youth league.

Five teams have competed in the post-season since the Jets Youth joined the top-flight Northern NSW competition three years ago.

Next year the top four, minus the Jets, will qualify for a home-and-away series.

First will play fourth and second will meet third. The winners over two legs will meet in a one-off grand final.

The same format was in operation in 2011 when Broadmeadow Magic (minor premiers) beat South Cardiff (third) in the decider.

The change, which applies only to first grade, followed talks with the Jets and was signed off by clubs last week.

The main reason for the change was the proximity of the NPL grand final, in mid-September, to the October start of the National Youth League.

"We do an evaluation after every season, and it was one of the things that came out of it," Northern NSW chief executive David Eland said.

"I subsequently spoke to [Jets youth coach] James Pascoe and [Jets chief executive] Robbie Middleby.

"With so many young players in the Jets youth team playing 12 months around, especially when a number start to participate in A-League training, it is hard to juggle the workload.

"They absolutely remain 100 per cent committed to the competition and were more than willing to play in the final series. But, if we were agreeable, they would appreciate the opportunity to shift their focus to the National Youth League."

The Jets finished two points clear at the top of the table this year before going down to eventual champions Lambton 4-3 in the preliminary final.

They missed the playoffs last season but in 2012 finished second and were knocked out in straight finals games.

"I first floated the idea three years ago," Pascoe said.

"In an ideal world we would be able to complete both seasons with ample time for a break and a cycle of pre-season. We have new players come in for the NYL and this season we had two weeks to prepare.

"I think the move also respects the clubs. I have been a coach at a club and understand the importance of playing in the finals.

"This still allows us to play 18 games for development purposes.

"It also gives us certainty on a finishing date and allows us to plan a proper pre-season."

The Jets drew 3-3 with Melbourne Victory in the opening round of the NYL after leading 3-1 at half-time.

"I think that was due to our conditioning," Pascoe said.

The Jets had a bye in round two and played Adamstown Rosebud in a trial game on Saturday, winning 7-4.

Jets foundation A-League striker Guy Bates scored for the Buds..

[ForeverRed]

quite funny how it states that the clubs signed of on it when there was absolutely no consultation whatsoever, the only consultation was with the jets, personally I am a little over the constant changes in our competition which mostly concern the jets, it now appears our competition is run to suit certain people

[The Magician]

Didn't the NPL Standing committee chairman contact your club about the changes? lol

[The Acolyte]

The parachutes on the ejector seats attached to those jets would be getting a bit old now

[The Magician]

Jets have to be flying first... but a 7-4 win against Adamstown seems a good start... I think the ejector seats were all used up when the Cullina's left.

[De-Champ]

Funny how the complaint used to be -the season is too short.- Now the complaint is that their are too many games, they want to concentrate on their national youth comp. etc etc.

[The Acolyte]

Good point that, it would have been negligent to have any left over, I'd have taken the parachutes off them first . There must be some record we could have challenged just to have some fun, the fall wouldn't have made the younger any less mobile.

[Fairgo]

Funny how the complaint used to be -the season is too short.- Now the complaint is that their are too many games, they want to concentrate on their national youth comp. etc etc.

Lets look over a 12 month period to see a clearer picture. 13/14 NYL season started mid Oct 13 last game 1/2 March 14 given a 1-2 week break, NBN first comp game started 4th April so back training 2 weeks before comp starts with training back to 2-3 nights a week. I think there were 1 or 2 trial matches with local clubs in the 2 weeks before start of comp. If they made it to grand final 14th Sept they would have had a weeks break before starting back training 5 days a week in prep for NYL which commenced mid Oct. They ended up having a 2 week break by being knocked out in the final so a total 3-4 weeks break over 12 months. The only exception is senior contracted players with their agreement must have a 6 weeks continuous break. Which this year was Solari and next year will include Lundy. The intensity and work loads are increased significantly over the NYL season, to be fair these (kids) players need a rest at some point, to allow their bodies to recover. Huge, huge commitment and sacrifice and definitely not for money but the love of the game, hoping one day to be professional footballers. The reality of it very few will make it but they are having a go so hats off to them.

[Zico]

quite funny how it states that the clubs signed of on it when there was absolutely no consultation whatsoever, the only consultation was with the jets, personally I am a little over the constant changes in our competition which mostly concern the jets, it now appears our competition is run to suit certain people
I hate to say it but ForeverRed is spot on here.
Both NNSWF and the Jets are treating this comp as a joke and in turn are showing no respect to the many volunteers, club supporters, coaches and players that participate in the NNSWNPL.
I can just hear MFKS pushing the Jets point down our throats and at the same time knocking every local club he can but the truth is that NNSWF have to start to show the local more respect.

[MFKS]

I hate to say it but ForeverRed is spot on here.
Both NNSWF and the Jets are treating this comp as a joke and in turn are showing no respect to the many volunteers, club supporters, coaches and players that participate in the NNSWNPL.
I can just hear MFKS pushing the Jets point down our throats and at the same time knocking every local club he can but the truth is that NNSWF have to start to show the local more respect.

Why would I need to?? Most of these issues are mandated by the FFA and not NNSW



From what I am hearing the Jets will be ****ing off to the NSWPL in 2016 along with the CCM Smurfs and Wanderers joining it.

Currently the Victorian NPL are about to take Heart/Victree into their set up


I have also heard the whole thing is gonna happen so they can kill off the NYL. Issue with the NYL is the costs involved taking kids interstate 9 times a year and the FFA are seeing the Yoof teams of HAL clubs in the NPL instead as a better alternative

[Newy]

Why would I need to?? Most of these issues are mandated by the FFA and not NNSW



From what I am hearing the Jets will be ****ing off to the NSWPL in 2016 along with the CCM Smurfs and Wanderers joining it.

Currently the Victorian NPL are about to take Heart/Victree into their set up


I have also heard the whole thing is gonna happen so they can kill off the NYL. Issue with the NYL is the costs involved taking kids interstate 9 times a year and the FFA are seeing the Yoof teams of HAL clubs in the NPL instead as a better alternative

what does this mean for promotion / relegation next season??

[Leftback at Home]

Is that why we have 11 teams in NEWFM so one jumps straight into the Jets spot in NPL when they pull the plug, leaving both comps at 10 teams?

[MFKS]

****ed if I know what Northern are doing. Ask FR he is much closer to what is going on there than he lets on

Just the rumours doing the traps.


Am also getting this tip from people outside of the Newy area that the NYL will be dead soon enough as it is what they have heard in relation to HAL Clubs integrating into their local respective NPL comps as the rest of the HAL clubs do what Glory Jets and Gypos have already done with running junior sides in their NPLs

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Is that why we have 11 teams in NEWFM so one jumps straight into the Jets spot in NPL when they pull the plug, leaving both comps at 10 teams?

That would be my line of thinking.

[ForeverRed]

You may like to check your facts before stating facts that are untrue. Check with your clubs representative who voted on this along with other Standing Committee delegates.

incorrect

[ForeverRed]

no voting as three clubs, edgeworth, olympic & one other failed to nominate their standing committee members

[The Magician]

no voting as three clubs, edgeworth, olympic & one other failed to nominate their standing committee members

The members of the Exchange Hotel Pact to try to oust David Elland a few years back... get on with the game, you lost.

[ForeverRed]

what ???

[The Magician]

what ???

Meetings of the now former NNSWF board and certain clubs to ensure David Elland would not be reinstated after his sacking.

[ForeverRed]

Meetings of the now former NNSWF board and certain clubs to ensure David Elland would not be reinstated after his sacking.
News to me

[The Magician]

News to me

Another meeting you were not invited to

[ForeverRed]

Good

[Fairgo]

no voting as three clubs, edgeworth, olympic & one other failed to nominate their standing committee members

So what r u saying all clubs were consulted but they could not vote because they did not nominate their standing committee members?? Ask your committee if you can read the minutes of the meeting then let the TRUTH be known.

[furns]

I have edited several posts which named and associated a person with an action which was incorrect. This person emailed me and asked for his name to be removed, which I have done.
I have also warned the poster against posting rumours and lies as facts.

This is what had this forum shut down before people. Think before you post ffs

[Allimpic]

Who is Southys Keeper??
What Happened to Chris Turner at Maitland?

[Football life]

I'm baffled as to why Maitland even signed CT to be honest. He led kahibah to second last in zpl this year. Very strange signing IMO

[Allimpic]

So he is no longer at Maitland?

[Football life]

So he is no longer at Maitland?

Last I heard he still was. He just needs to do his C licence, or at least be enrolled in a B-licence course before the season starts. Or has something else happened?

[wannabe]

Last I heard he still was. He just needs to do his C licence, or at least be enrolled in a B-licence course before the season starts. Or has something else happened?

You cant enrol to do your B licence before passing your C licence. Surely nnsw wont allow him to coach 1st grade npl without having done his licence. Will we see the comical sight that happened at edgeworth this year,where the only licenced coach at the club was jim foley? If all other clubs are towing the line ,why are there exceptions still being made?

[Allimpic]

You cant enrol to do your B licence before passing your C licence. Surely nnsw wont allow him to coach 1st grade npl without having done his licence. Will we see the comical sight that happened at edgeworth this year,where the only licenced coach at the club was jim foley? If all other clubs are towing the line ,why are there exceptions still being made?

I've heard they have a new coach?
Who is the Gk for The gunners

[BP Super Dynamos]

I've heard Reece Thompson is co-coaching alongside Chris Turner. Not exactly sure of the dynamics, or who's in charge of what.

[Allimpic]

I've heard Reece Thompson is co-coaching alongside Chris Turner. Not exactly sure of the dynamics, or who's in charge of what.

Yes I'm pretty sure he is their coach. From my reports Ct hasn't committed or can't.
I know last year CT rarely made a training session. And the players he brought in didn't tain. Gumprecht ran most sessions.

[I changed my user name]

Last I heard he still was. He just needs to do his C licence, or at least be enrolled in a B-licence course before the season starts. Or has something else happened?

Northern will NOT allow any head coach in NPL without his C licence regardess of reasons and quite rightly so as well.

[De-Champ]

Northern will NOT allow any head coach in NPL without his C licence regardess of reasons and quite rightly so as well.

Didn't they say that last year and the year before??

[Tonester]

When does the draw for 2015 be released?

[ForeverRed]

Last week

[Imyourhero]

where is it available?

[Tonester]

Apologies for the crappy English!

[The Magician]

Apologies for the crappy English!


Draft draws released to clubs... changes still being made to fixtures e.g. KO times and day changes... expect to see it soon before NNSWF closes over the xmas break

[ForeverRed]

The final draw came out last week, all finalised, edgy kick it off on a Friday night

[ForeverRed]

Received completed draw last Thursday 20th, would post it I knew how

[Tonester]

Any idea when the draw for the FFA Cup is due to be done,I'm also led to believe the first games are played sometime in March.Anyone know?

[sancho_theswan]

FFA Cup is in .... no state cup. Composition of comp and quarter final teams has been changed. Which I believe is more realistic. NEWFM and below group play 2 rounds prior to 7th March (rnd 1 season kick off). 8th Dec is final acceptance for teams so draw won't be after that I quess.

[Tonester]

Sounds good,looking forward to next season already.

[Xander]

Here is the draw for the 2015 NPL season...

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[Xander]

I just realised that the first 3 Friday night games (of the 4 in total) all clash with Jets games.

Friday 10th April - Victory vs Jets @ 7:30 (Edgey v Charlestown @ 8:30)
Friday 17th April - Jets vs Sydney @ 7:30 (Hamilton v Edgey @ 6:30)
Friday 24th April - Roar vs Jets @ 7:40 (Edgey v Broadmeadow @ 7:00)

[Swanky]

I just realised that the first 3 Friday night games (of the 4 in total) all clash with Jets games.

Friday 10th April - Victory vs Jets @ 7:30 (Edgey v Charlestown @ 8:30)
Friday 17th April - Jets vs Sydney @ 7:30 (Hamilton v Edgey @ 6:30)
Friday 24th April - Roar vs Jets @ 7:40 (Edgey v Broadmeadow @ 7:00)

Olympic v Edgeworth is Saturday 18th April

[MFKS]

I just realised that the first 3 Friday night games (of the 4 in total) all clash with Jets games.

Friday 10th April - Victory vs Jets @ 7:30 (Edgey v Charlestown @ 8:30)
Friday 17th April - Jets vs Sydney @ 7:30 (Hamilton v Edgey @ 6:30)
Friday 24th April - Roar vs Jets @ 7:40 (Edgey v Broadmeadow @ 7:00)

As if the fate of the Jets season will not be decided well before then!!!

[Thomas477]

As the member said, you won't miss much tbh.

[I changed my user name]

What would happen if Jets do pull out of NPL .. Perhaps a play off between Valentine & Lakes to see who get NPL spot

[Beast]

Nothing this season, guessing only promotion next season with no relegation.

[Xander]

Olympic v Edgeworth is Saturday 18th April

Ah yes. I missed that. Saturday it is. Cheers.

[italian stallion]

MKFS you havent answered my question re craig deans.have you had anything to do with him or are you just bagging him without knowing him

[MFKS]

MKFS you havent answered my question re craig deans.have you had anything to do with him or are you just bagging him without knowing him
I have watched him coach the Jets Yoof team plenty of times whether in the NPL NYL. I have also sat near him at matches and overheard his comments on matters on the park

[Why Blue]

I have watched him coach the Jets Yoof team plenty of times whether in the NPL NYL. I have also sat near him at matches and overheard his comments on matters on the park

good enough for me....................................sack him.................he is shite....................MFKS said so.......................ffs

over heard ???? do you know what was discussed prior ?? what game strategy/plan was ?? do you know anything ????

[Thomas477]

good enough for me....................................sack him.................he is shite....................MFKS said so.......................ffs

over heard ???? do you know what was discussed prior ?? what game strategy/plan was ?? do you know anything ????

On the flip side to this, how do you know he's a good coach? "Because my child said so"? Are they, or you, an expert in the identification of good coaches? What makes you think Deans is the future of development in NNSWF?

[Why Blue]

On the flip side to this, how do you know he's a good coach? "Because my child said so"? Are they, or you, an expert in the identification of good coaches? What makes you think Deans is the future of development in NNSWF?

i will cop that................each to their own

But yes i believe that someone like Deans is a better option moving forward than most on offer. Personally i believe the best youth coach in Newcastle is coaching U/15 NPL, but then again others will disagree.

But as for identifying a good coach, communication and respect are critical for youth if you cant sell your message and have your kids believing you.........well you have nothing.

[MFKS]

good enough for me....................................sack him.................he is shite....................MFKS said so.......................ffs

over heard ???? do you know what was discussed prior ?? what game strategy/plan was ?? do you know anything ????


Maybe his comments he was making were of a pretty narrow minded view. Lets remember there are many ways to skin a cat/play this game.



If he wants to be as narrow on his ideas/thoughts he was expressing then he may as well change his name to Craig Van Egmond.

[Why Blue]

Maybe his comments he was making were of a pretty narrow minded view. Lets remember there are many ways to skin a cat/play this game.



If he wants to be as narrow on his ideas/thoughts he was expressing then he may as well change his name to Craig Van Egmond.

again each to their own, I'm sure many of us watch the same game and have different views on how that game was played.

Deans from what i have witnessed is not like GVE at all, but remember they are all coaching the FFA handbook.
And please remember my comments are from a youth level only, EJ's NPL etc.............not HAL or Jets Youth

[Leftback at Home]

It isn't all tecnical/tactical ability that defines the coach. A lot of it has to do with the culture of the club, the quality of the players he has and the chemistry of the relationship he has with them.

[MFKS]

again each to their own, I'm sure many of us watch the same game and have different views on how that game was played.

Deans from what i have witnessed is not like GVE at all, but remember they are all coaching the FFA handbook.
And please remember my comments are from a youth level only, EJ's NPL etc.............not HAL or Jets Youth

They are all basically coaching the FFA Handbook ?? They are coaching their interpretation of it is a better statement.


They are still missing a lot of key fundamentals like movement off the ball for players not in possession which absolutely cripples what they are doing.

How they don't see it beats me but that all right they have done a certificate so they know what they are doing obviously.


The system they play in the Jets NYL and NPL is exactly the same as in the EJ sides so don't see how your perspective from youth level/not HAL or Jets Youth matters.

[Why Blue]

It isn't all tecnical/tactical ability that defines the coach. A lot of it has to do with the culture of the club, the quality of the players he has and the chemistry of the relationship he has with them.

agreed.............expanded further in youth thread...........back to were we belong

[Why Blue]

The system they play in the Jets NYL and NPL is exactly the same as in the EJ sides so don't see how your perspective from youth level/not HAL or Jets Youth matters.


not the system, its the ability of the player to follow, kids/youth are different to coach than 18yo & senior players

[EH9]

They are all basically coaching the FFA Handbook ?? They are coaching their interpretation of it is a better statement.


They are still missing a lot of key fundamentals like movement off the ball for players not in possession which absolutely cripples what they are doing.

How they don't see it beats me but that all right they have done a certificate so they know what they are doing obviously.


The system they play in the Jets NYL and NPL is exactly the same as in the EJ sides so don't see how your perspective from youth level/not HAL or Jets Youth matters.

It seems you have a good understanding of how the curriculum should be coached, please put your hand up for one of the jobs (if you are not already) and help us fix it!

[Premy]

Why is this game not ope to public?

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2745303/jaffas-to-take-on-japan/?cs=306

[ForeverRed]

The strongest opposition would be an NPL select side, correct me if I'm wrong

[magician]

The strongest opposition would be an NPL select side, correct me if I'm wrong
Northern NSW rarely use their brains.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Logistical nightmare trying to track down players from various teams who are all available to play.
I agree, if organised, a select team would be ideal, though it makes sense for jaffas to play. Bit of a reward.

[Blueboy]

Logistical nightmare trying to track down players from various teams who are all available to play.
I agree, if organised, a select team would be ideal, though it makes sense for jaffas to play. Bit of a reward.

Reward for buying a comp. sounds good too me .

[Bremsstrahlung]

Reward for buying a comp. sounds good too me .

Meh. Are we really going down this path again? Maybe they see it as an investment?
If they have the financial security and ability to "buy a comp", good on them. If it is sustainable, even better.
All these new measures they are taking can go one of two ways, they'll be good (and end up the flagship club) or it will implode and they'll be back down to NEWFM with no funds. Live and die by your sword.

[MFKS]

Reward for buying a comp. sounds good too me .

How about a bit of praise for them. They have actually come up and looked to establish themselves as an elite club in the comp and not chose to make up the numbers plugging along to the inevitable relegation and then back to years of mediocrity in the New FM Zone Leagues etc.

Sure they are spending money but they are being innovative to actually find it unlike half a dozen of the other NPL clubs who just plod along with no vision


They keep sustaining their investment and this will be a great thing for the comp long term having another strong club

[wannabe]

Great signing in the herald this morning for Olympic with the signing of keeper danny ireland from jaffas. Would have to be the signing of the season so far imo. Also great result for jaffas as a club with getting trial game agsinst Japan. What is everyone's thoughts on the switch between the 2 clubs of swancott and Ireland, which club has benefited and how much difference will each make to there new club

[MFKS]

It seems you have a good understanding of how the curriculum should be coached, please put your hand up for one of the jobs (if you are not already) and help us fix it!

My levels of ability are not the issue.

Playing a possession based passing game can be done in this country (See Roar/Adelaide/Tards) but you have to have blokes moving off the ball providing options,creating space for themselves/others and actually stretching the defence. With the Jets our blokes hold the ball and just pass it about from side to side looking for space but the movement off the ball is at a basic/non existent level.
As a result the possession based game only succeeds when they switch the play and find an overlap/space to play in.

This is easily countered by the opponent holding defensive structure and not switching off just cause the ball is on the opposite side of the park. Eventually the Jets will cough the ball up due to a poor touch/errant pass or opponents intercept as the Jets possession based game dictates holding the ball at all costs and they will not play the forward ball as it is deemed a move with too much risk of losing possession. Basically the Jets players are more interested in passing the ball to a teammate just to avoid coughing up possession than doing anything of note with the ball in an attacking sense


You do not have to be a certified FIFA credentialed coach to see this. Watch a game and tell me I am wrong??

What beats me is how the people who have done the certs do not see this or are unable to implement the moving off the ball concept for players who don't have the ball when the team is in possession.

Watch theses blokes when they do show. It is 99% of the time to a position that leaves them in no better a position than they were currently in than with the bloke who has the ball.

[Imyourhero]

Should an A league coach really have to instill the concept of moving off the ball in professional players? I feel like it is one of the very first skills any young player should be taught. Surely coaching staff at the A league level arent instructing players to NOT move off the ball??

[EH9]

My levels of ability are not the issue.

You do not have to be a certified FIFA credentialed coach to see this. Watch a game and tell me I am wrong??

What beats me is how the people who have done the certs do not see this or are unable to implement the moving off the ball concept for players who don't have the ball when the team is in possession.

Watch theses blokes when they do show. It is 99% of the time to a position that leaves them in no better a position than they were currently in than with the bloke who has the ball.

I understand the point you are making. My suggestion was that seeing as you have a fantastic grasp on the concepts then perhaps you should consider putting your words into action and going to coach one of the junior sides and start changing things.

[MFKS]

I understand the point you are making. My suggestion was that seeing as you have a fantastic grasp on the concepts then perhaps you should consider putting your words into action and going to coach one of the junior sides and start changing things.

Payment of suitable levels required. :tongue:

Still waiting for the phone call from FR :dry:


Seriously the reality is there is no money in this as a career path except at the end when you make a top level job only for dickheads like me to call for your head at every opportunity. Not saying it would not interest me in an ideal world though.

[mother theresa]

Logistical nightmare trying to track down players from various teams who are all available to play.
I agree, if organised, a select team would be ideal, though it makes sense for jaffas to play. Bit of a reward.

if i was Archie Thompson, i would be spewing, as his 13 goal haul against America Samoa, will be broken. On the positive, America Samoa, will be taken off the list
Has Cessnock sports ground got a digital scoreboard, they will need the ability to add digits.

[MFKS]

if i was Archie Thompson, i would be spewing, as his 13 goal haul against America Samoa, will be broken. On the positive, America Samoa, will be taken off the list
Has Cessnock sports ground got a digital scoreboard, they will need the ability to add digits.

Firstly although the Japanese NT is playing it isn't a Official match cause they are playing club sides not International Sides so rest assured Archie is not losing his record anytime soon.

Secondly they play League at Nick Nock so they should have a scoreboard capable of dealing with double digit score

[The Acolyte]

Please stop knocking Jaffas, I love the little red buggers, but I miss the old ones that had a little hard bit in the centre , now they're soft all the way through, not as good but still yummy. I hope the Samurai open them gently or we'll see little soft hearted Jaffas going all over the place. They should let the kiddies in, they'll be so busy chasing lollies that they won't notice the massacre.

[Lofty]

if i was Archie Thompson, i would be spewing, as his 13 goal haul against America Samoa, will be broken. On the positive, America Samoa, will be taken off the list
Has Cessnock sports ground got a digital scoreboard, they will need the ability to add digits.

Ummm pretty sure its a closed trial match between an international team and a local football team. No records will be broken mate. Pretty sure I scored 14 at training once. Hope Archie wasn't spewing about that...

[Tonester]

Apparently dramas at Edgy re Jim Foley getting punted,anyone know anything?I thought he'd already moved on.

[Tonester]

Anyone heard anything in regard to Jim Foley & his removal from current appointments?

[Football lover]

Foley went behind the backs of club officials can't have that: he would have been trying to take over the club

[newi24-2-08]

Maitland playing sydney side Apia Leichardt tomorrow according to their Facebook

[Boss]

http://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/2763324/magpies-impress-in-trial-game/?cs=172

Maitland give up 2 nill lead to go down 3 - 2

[I changed my user name]

So has Foley gone from eagles ? Is this confirmed by the club

On the topic of NPL clubs again it would appear that most clubs have been training . Going to be a few disappointed clubs at end of this 2015 season as someone has to finish at the bottom or near the bottom and only four this year can make finals and by the sounds of things all clubs must be believe they can achieve something with all the effort and commitment already in place.

Who are everyones tips for top four ?

Also anyone know if the Cessnock ground is still to be closed for Japan - Jaffas as such a shame that we will not be able to watch that game . Its been a long long time since i climbed a wall but could perhaps do a litttle sneaky lift over for thsi one ha ha .

[Why Blue]

So has Foley gone from eagles ? Is this confirmed by the club

On the topic of NPL clubs again it would appear that most clubs have been training . Going to be a few disappointed clubs at end of this 2015 season as someone has to finish at the bottom or near the bottom and only four this year can make finals and by the sounds of things all clubs must be believe they can achieve something with all the effort and commitment already in place.

Who are everyones tips for top four ?

Also anyone know if the Cessnock ground is still to be closed for Japan - Jaffas as such a shame that we will not be able to watch that game . Its been a long long time since i climbed a wall but could perhaps do a litttle sneaky lift over for thsi one ha ha .

Nothing from club re Foley, but Edgy website has had some changes with coaching staff.............Foley omitted, Mark Wilson & Steve Piggot added ......

[mother theresa]

Nothing from club re Foley, but Edgy website has had some changes with coaching staff.............Foley omitted, Mark Wilson & Steve Piggot added ......

Piggo in, due to them not having a accreditade coach, apparently zane pulled out of coaching course. Good luck to Piggo, i am sure he will milk this real good, finnacially, as they have no choice then to pay the dosh, and have someone accrediated on paper
Another debarcle on the coaching accreditation forefront, NPL 1st grade coaches without tickets, and others to have name there to comply.

[mother theresa]

So has Foley gone from eagles ? Is this confirmed by the club

On the topic of NPL clubs again it would appear that most clubs have been training . Going to be a few disappointed clubs at end of this 2015 season as someone has to finish at the bottom or near the bottom and only four this year can make finals and by the sounds of things all clubs must be believe they can achieve something with all the effort and commitment already in place.

Who are everyones tips for top four ?

Also anyone know if the Cessnock ground is still to be closed for Japan - Jaffas as such a shame that we will not be able to watch that game . Its been a long long time since i climbed a wall but could perhaps do a litttle sneaky lift over for thsi one ha ha .

Top 4- not in order
Lambton
Magic
Olympic
and the bolter Maitland
Thoughts

[MFKS]

Top 4- not in order
Lambton
Magic
Olympic
and the bolter Maitland
Thoughts

magic
jets
Jaffas
Azzurri

For me

[ForeverRed]

Gunners will be there

[Newsfeed]

Azzurri won't be there

[mother theresa]

Gunners will be there

in spirit

[Beast]

I'll go with in no particular order
Magic - don't see how they could miss fire 2 years in a row
Jaffas - the guide dogs of the comp where everyone plays for love not $. ha ha ha
Rosebuds - seem to have a bit of coin to throw around
Maitland - bit of an unknown first year but think they will surprise

Southy for relegation only to be saved by the jets leaving for Sydney NPL

Interested why you went with Azzuri ?

[ForeverRed]

Interested why you went Southy for relegation

[Premy]

So has Foley gone from eagles ? Is this confirmed by the club

On the topic of NPL clubs again it would appear that most clubs have been training . Going to be a few disappointed clubs at end of this 2015 season as someone has to finish at the bottom or near the bottom and only four this year can make finals and by the sounds of things all clubs must be believe they can achieve something with all the effort and commitment already in place.

Who are everyones tips for top four ?

Also anyone know if the Cessnock ground is still to be closed for Japan - Jaffas as such a shame that we will not be able to watch that game . Its been a long long time since i climbed a wall but could perhaps do a litttle sneaky lift over for thsi one ha ha .
Japan Jaffas is closed to the public. But...

Japan also have a friendly lined up to play Auckland City this is open to the public, however tickets cost $10 for G.A and $20 for grandstand. The game is at Cessnock.

[JCBT]

I'll go with in no particular order
Magic - don't see how they could miss fire 2 years in a row
Jaffas - the guide dogs of the comp where everyone plays for love not $. ha ha ha
Rosebuds - seem to have a bit of coin to throw around
Maitland - bit of an unknown first year but think they will surprise

Southy for relegation only to be saved by the jets leaving for Sydney NPL

Interested why you went with Azzuri ?

Adamstown, Weston and Maitland will all be there abouts come finals time.
I have to agree Southy looking the most likely to hold the wooden spoon.

[MFKS]

Azzurri have goals in them and the ability to beat anyone on their day. A touch more consistency and they are making semis instead of just missing out. This year I see them getting it not enough to win the league but enough to make semis

[Tonester]

Agree about Azzuri now that some of their headaches have departed & players like Daniel Bird are allowed to play more suitable positions with added responsibility.Think also Magic a good bet considering their retention & recruitment not that keen on Jaffas after all the departures must say it will be interesting to see the Piggot effect at both Edgy & Weston,should make for a touchy contest first round when they meet.

[GO AWAY]

Azzurri have goals in them and the ability to beat anyone on their day. A touch more consistency and they are making semis instead of just missing out. This year I see them getting it not enough to win the league but enough to make semis

Have to agree on Azzuri, have been priviliged to watch them train over the last six weeks, Prycey has them buzzing, and reading todays paper, they have a good keeper coming up from Wollongong, Joel Witherdin plus the old trusty crew, smith, goodchild, tull etc and a host of good 17-21yo coming through, also arguably the best coaching staff through the three grades of any club. Thay will be there abouts

[mother theresa]

I'll go with in no particular order
Magic - don't see how they could miss fire 2 years in a row
Jaffas - the guide dogs of the comp where everyone plays for love not $. ha ha ha
Rosebuds - seem to have a bit of coin to throw around
Maitland - bit of an unknown first year but think they will surprise

Southy for relegation only to be saved by the jets leaving for Sydney NPL

Interested why you went with Azzuri ?

the Jets struggle to even get trials against Sydney NPL teams, i dont see how they would be playing there.
They are a very unorganised organisation, with no money- travelining to Sydney nearly every week- i dont think so, maybe car pool with pascoe
To your point Forever red- southy has lost a shit load of players, do you even have a team for 2015??? just a question, as watching the player movements, everyone seems to have picked up Southy players.

[mother theresa]

Adamstown, Weston and Maitland will all be there abouts come finals time.
I have to agree Southy looking the most likely to hold the wooden spoon.

I agree....Rosebuds will be there abouts in semis, YES in the grandstand watching

[ForeverRed]

the Jets struggle to even get trials against Sydney NPL teams, i dont see how they would be playing there.
They are a very unorganised organisation, with no money- travelining to Sydney nearly every week- i dont think so, maybe car pool with pascoe
To your point Forever red- southy has lost a shit load of players, do you even have a team for 2015??? just a question, as watching the player movements, everyone seems to have picked up Southy players.
Jamie burns was moved on by the club, other then that there were two retirements, not sure where you get your info from, brad Walters and nick Russell return from a year off with injury, picked up a keeper from north Q fury and have some great young guys blokes raring to go, we don't need to be in the papers everyday glamming things up, travelling along just nicely thanks,

[MFKS]

Jamie burns was moved on by the club, other then that there were two retirements, not sure where you get your info from, brad Walters and nick Russell return from a year off with injury, picked up a keeper from north Q fury and have some great young guys blokes raring to go, we don't need to be in the papers everyday glamming things up, travelling along just nicely thanks,
FR Laying the smackdown on MT.

I ain't including Southy as they are a bit unknown with how they will go but those picking them for the spoon are gonna be wrong.

[GO AWAY]

Azzurri won't be there

Wrong

[mother theresa]

FR Laying the smackdown on MT.

I ain't including Southy as they are a bit unknown with how they will go but those picking them for the spoon are gonna be wrong.

we will see! wont we :popcorn:

[italian stallion]

hey people there is know azzurri

[ForeverRed]

We no

[Tonester]

I no two they are the bloos or is that the blews,who nose!(sorry).

[Bremsstrahlung]

Whether you like it or not, ccb is not entirely independent from highfields azzurri, wolves, azzurri fc or any other name they've been called. Ccb will be referred to as azzurri for a long time to come.

[cobra23]

FR Laying the smackdown on MT.

I ain't including Southy as they are a bit unknown with how they will go but those picking them for the spoon are gonna be wrong.

hey MFKS, welcome to magic. seems you will be at magic park e few times next year. as your man Bradbury is back there.
Im tipping magic to hold up the minor/major and ffa cup next year.. ha ha

for the record Magic are not training and have not since there trials against sydney,mariners and jets youth teams a couple of months ago.
they start pre-season on the 12th jan.

[ForeverRed]

Big call considering they finished second last last season,

[Lofty]

Big call considering they finished second last last season,

The only Reds that will be there end of season FR.

[MFKS]

Big call considering they finished second last last season,

FR Think you are being a little too cautious there.

Considering the quality signings in their recruitment and how poorly some of their better players performed last season FFS Pettit Haynes Cascaroli Berlin etc can't all play that bad again can they??

I think it is pretty much a given that Magic's form will go 180 degrees this season.

Lets also remember the bulk of their squad had just won 3 premierships on the trot before last season

[mother theresa]

FR Think you are being a little too cautious there.

Considering the quality signings in their recruitment and how poorly some of their better players performed last season FFS Pettit Haynes Cascaroli Berlin etc can't all play that bad again can they??

I think it is pretty much a given that Magic's form will go 180 degrees this season.

Lets also remember the bulk of their squad had just won 3 premierships on the trot before last season

The 3 games so far- where Chilli has taken over, and using not all of the 1st grade players, they were 200% better than any game played this year, esepcially the results against the Youth Mariners, Sydney FC and the Jets-
FR is in fairyland again- he needs to worry about Sthy actually winning something before he comments on any other team.

[ForeverRed]

Made no comment regarding another team, simply questioned ones reasons for talking them up, there obviously not promoting within with all their signings, so much for their you beaut player development

[cobra23]

Made no comment regarding another team, simply questioned ones reasons for talking them up, there obviously not promoting within with all their signings, so much for their you beaut player development

you dont have clue forever.. magic have REPLACED 3 players .. for 1 of them have come back to his original club (bradbury) the other is a young keeper (archie) the other is another young talent ( fajkovic ) .. not 1 is over 21 you goose..
I dont think 3 players is replacing youth development.. and i think you would find that magic is one of the biggest clubs that develop quality youth players that go further then NPL..

For The record , what talent has southy produced and who??? in the last 10 years

[Football lover]

you dont have clue forever.. magic have REPLACED 3 players .. for 1 of them have come back to his original club (bradbury) the other is a young keeper (archie) the other is another young talent ( fajkovic ) .. not 1 is over 21 you goose..
I dont think 3 players is replacing youth development.. and i think you would find that magic is one of the biggest clubs that develop quality youth players that go further then NPL..

For The record , what talent has southy produced and who??? in the last 10 years


How does everybody think edgy will go haven't herd much form the Nest. And with foley gone will
Juniors follow?

[Bremsstrahlung]

If you head over to the NPL youth thread, they might be whinging a little more about foley and how they hope their kid won't lose their spot to one of foleys boys if he goes there etc.
Hope Southy do well.
Who is the new president foreverred?

[ForeverRed]

you dont have clue forever.. magic have REPLACED 3 players .. for 1 of them have come back to his original club (bradbury) the other is a young keeper (archie) the other is another young talent ( fajkovic ) .. not 1 is over 21 you goose..
I dont think 3 players is replacing youth development.. and i think you would find that magic is one of the biggest clubs that develop quality youth players that go further then NPL..

For The record , what talent has southy produced and who??? in the last 10 years
haha, I love a good fishing trip

[cobra23]

haha, I love a good fishing trip

i would love to have a dollar for everytime you come back with remarks about fishing and taking the bate etc.
the only reason you say it forever (rob) is because your biased calls about southy are nothing but fantasys, in which you never can back up your one eyed arguments because southy have not won or will never win anything

[ForeverRed]

With this many bites I'm bound to run out of bait

[Newsfeed]

Who have Southy signed for next season? Can you take your car in next year?

[ForeverRed]

No one and no

[MFKS]

Can you take your car in next year?

What sort of ****ing question is that anyway??

Everyone knows the situation at the Chicken Coop anyway with the ground set up so why ask that shit and try and stir up my man FR??

[ForeverRed]

Buggers picking on my ground mfks, didn't realise people were so nasty, xmas time and all,

[MFKS]

Buggers picking on my ground mfks, didn't realise people were so nasty, xmas time and all,

I have no idea why they want to have a pop at you. Your the second smartest man on the Foz after all

Your efforts to support your club by bending your back for the cause and spending your time helping out local football in the region should be applauded and not met with derision by smart arse pricks on the foz

[Newsfeed]

Just on a fishing trip guys :)

[mother theresa]

you dont have clue forever.. magic have REPLACED 3 players .. for 1 of them have come back to his original club (bradbury) the other is a young keeper (archie) the other is another young talent ( fajkovic ) .. not 1 is over 21 you goose..
I dont think 3 players is replacing youth development.. and i think you would find that magic is one of the biggest clubs that develop quality youth players that go further then NPL..

For The record , what talent has southy produced and who??? in the last 10 years

Agree
obviously the centre of excellence is in full swing- ???
FR kale is a magic player, so there is a 3 new- i think pretty good, considering.
As the above comment- can you name all the superstars Sthy has produced.....EVER?
i thoughts so!

[mother theresa]

Made no comment regarding another team, simply questioned ones reasons for talking them up, there obviously not promoting within with all their signings, so much for their you beaut player development

U beaut player development at Magic- have a look at there youth, not to mention what players are at the jets, from Magic.
Seriously you are delerious.
Concentrate on your centre of excellence at Sthy, maybe you might produce a tuba player, and will represent at the Carols next year

[mother theresa]

With this many bites I'm bound to run out of bait

i get it now- centre of excellence for fishing

[plague]

I have no idea why they want to have a pop at you. Your the second smartest man on the Foz after all


Hi mate, whats up?

[ForeverRed]

There all on the band wagon now,

[mother theresa]

There all on the band wagon now,

931
On the band wagon, as suggested meet Sthy's new Centre of Excellence recruits for 2015

[ForeverRed]

Merry Xmas to all, remember, go the gunners

[MFKS]

Merry Xmas to all, remember, go the gunners

Merry Xmas FR

Go the gunners:brrr:

[Tonester]

A belated Merry Xmas to all,hoping for CCB's to make the finals next season as a belated Chrissy present!

[Blueblood]

Ditto. Big year coming up for the CCB

[hawk]

I dont think 3 players is replacing youth development.. and i think you would find that magic is one of the biggest clubs that develop quality youth players that go further then NPL..

For The record , what talent has southy produced and who??? in the last 10 years

whoa there.

Magic & Olympic are the biggest recruiters of the best juniors from smaller clubs all over Newcastle that create the best Youth. Maybe due to good set ups, quality coaches etc

[Tonester]

Hey guys,can't we come up with a team from NBN to at least compete in the a-league instead of these try hards who don't try hard enough!

[I changed my user name]

Hey guys,can't we come up with a team from NBN to at least compete in the a-league instead of these try hards who don't try hard enough!

Ok I will have a go at beating the Jets . Would this team of NPL players beat the jets ? I have tried to give a bit balnce to the team through all the clubs.

Ok lets go with it :

GK:
Danny Ireland - Hamilton

Left back:
Luke Virgilli - Magic

Right Back:
Tom Davies - Hamilton


Central Defender x 2:
Carl Thornton - Weston
Jon Griffiths - Magic

Midfield x 4

Connor Evans - Weston
Brad Waters - Southy
Jobe Wheelhouse - Jaffas
Stuart Musialik - Rosebud


Striker x 2

John Majurovski - Jaffas
Kane Goodchild - CCB

Subs
J Broadley - Maitland
Tom Smart - Jaffas
Luke Walker - Edgeworth
Nathan Morris - Weston
Guy Bates - Rosebud
Josh Piddington - Magic
Brad Swancott - Jaffas

[Imyourhero]

Not too bad, i would maybe slot Broadley in over Evans for the starting birth. No joke though some of these lads are just as good as players we have/have had in the past.

[pv4]

That team needs more Casa - deadset my favourite NBN player.

I also quite like one of the Walker brothers from Lakes - the dark haired Joel Porter look-a-like.

[I changed my user name]

That team needs more Casa - deadset my favourite NBN player.

I also quite like one of the Walker brothers from Lakes - the dark haired Joel Porter look-a-like.

Yey agreed both Walker boys at Lakes are good players

[Thomas477]

Reckon Remington on his day deserves a spot.

[I changed my user name]

Reckon Remington on his day deserves a spot.

Is he not with Jets ? Hence the exclusion

[MFKS]

Is he not with Jets ? Hence the exclusionno

Refuses to play for shit ****s

[Thomas477]

Is he not with Jets ? Hence the exclusion

Plays for the Jaffas mate.

[Bremsstrahlung]

If we are talking seriously/semi-seriously about these guys playing against a-league opposition, i think somebody a bit more mobile than big man up front....Same goes for Goodchild in a way, but i'd take him over Maj.
Maybe Byrnes, Kale or Faj.

Petit missed out?



On previous years Select Teams vs Jets:
-First Grade always seem to be comprehensively beaten. However, often the teams selected are not "the best" but rather "the names". If it's to happen, pick the best damn players,
-NNSW Youth (U/20s?) ALWAYS comprehensively outplay the Jets Youth team.

IMO, the biggest factor here is NNSW Youth beating the "3/4-Professional" Jets, each and every year.

[wannabe]

Ok I will have a go at beating the Jets . Would this team of NPL players beat the jets ? I have tried to give a bit balnce to the team through all the clubs.

Ok lets go with it :

GK:
Danny Ireland - Hamilton

Left back:
Luke Virgilli - Magic

Right Back:
Tom Davies - Hamilton


Central Defender x 2:
Carl Thornton - Weston
Jon Griffiths - Magic

Midfield x 4

Connor Evans - Weston
Brad Waters - Southy
Jobe Wheelhouse - Jaffas
Stuart Musialik - Rosebud


Striker x 2

John Majurovski - Jaffas
Kane Goodchild - CCB

Subs
J Broadley - Maitland
Tom Smart - Jaffas
Luke Walker - Edgeworth
Nathan Morris - Weston
Guy Bates - Rosebud
Josh Piddington - Magic
Brad Swancott - Jaffas

This side would get beat by double figures by the jets

[cobra23]

This side would get beat by double figures by the jets

agree

[EH9]

Ok I will have a go at beating the Jets . Would this team of NPL players beat the jets ? I have tried to give a bit balnce to the team through all the clubs.

Ok lets go with it :

GK:
Danny Ireland - Hamilton

Left back:
Luke Virgilli - Magic

Right Back:
Tom Davies - Hamilton


Central Defender x 2:
Carl Thornton - Weston
Jon Griffiths - Magic

Midfield x 4

Connor Evans - Weston
Brad Waters - Southy
Jobe Wheelhouse - Jaffas
Stuart Musialik - Rosebud


Striker x 2

John Majurovski - Jaffas
Kane Goodchild - CCB

Subs
J Broadley - Maitland
Tom Smart - Jaffas
Luke Walker - Edgeworth
Nathan Morris - Weston
Guy Bates - Rosebud
Josh Piddington - Magic
Brad Swancott - Jaffas

Terrible side,would get pumped. Lets go with the the ffa preferred 1-4-2-3-1 as the curriculum dictates the npl coaches should coach.
1 D.IRELAND (OLYMPIC)
2 M.SWAN (OLYMPIC)
3 C.THORNTON (WESTON)
4 K.HODGES (OLYMPIC)
5 L.VIRGILI (MAGIC)
6 J.WHEELHOUSE (JAFFAS)
7 K.BRADBURY (MAGIC)
8 L.WALKER (EDGEWORTH)
9 RADOVAN (JETS)
10 P.MCPHERSON (JAFFAS)
11 L.REMINGTON (JAFFAS)

12 J.GRIFFITHS (MAGIC)
13 N.MORRIS (WESTON)
14 C.EVANS (WESTON)
15 S.PETTIT (MAGIC)
16 K.GOODCHILD (CCB)
17 S.SMITH (CCB)
18 B.SWANCOTT (JAFFAS)

BEFORE PEOPLE SAY HOW CAN I CHOOSE RADOVAN,HE PLAYS IN THE NPL,IS THE BEST NUMBER 9 IN THE NPL AND CANT GET A LOOK IN AT THE JETS. HE WOULD PROBABLY SCORE A HATTY PLAYING AGAINST THAT DEFENCE

[ThePac]

Terrible side,would get pumped. Lets go with the the ffa preferred 1-4-2-3-1 as the curriculum dictates the npl coaches should coach.
1 D.IRELAND (OLYMPIC)
2 M.SWAN (OLYMPIC)
3 C.THORNTON (WESTON)
4 K.HODGES (OLYMPIC)
5 L.VIRGILI (MAGIC)
6 J.WHEELHOUSE (JAFFAS)
7 K.BRADBURY (MAGIC)
8 L.WALKER (EDGEWORTH)
9 RADOVAN (JETS)
10 P.MCPHERSON (JAFFAS)
11 L.REMINGTON (JAFFAS)

12 J.GRIFFITHS (MAGIC)
13 N.MORRIS (WESTON)
14 C.EVANS (WESTON)
15 S.PETTIT (MAGIC)
16 K.GOODCHILD (CCB)
17 S.SMITH (CCB)
18 B.SWANCOTT (JAFFAS)

BEFORE PEOPLE SAY HOW CAN I CHOOSE RADOVAN,HE PLAYS IN THE NPL,IS THE BEST NUMBER 9 IN THE NPL AND CANT GET A LOOK IN AT THE JETS. HE WOULD PROBABLY SCORE A HATTY PLAYING AGAINST THAT DEFENCE


That is a strong side. Mine would look something like this

1. D Ireland

2. B Smith 3. J Griffiths 4. J Evans 5. L Virgili

6. J Wheelhouse 8. L Walker

7. S Petitt 10. C Evans 11. L Remington

9. K Bradbury

12. McPherson
13. Morris
14. Casaroli
15. Fajkovic
16. C Thornton
17. Swancot


Wheelhouse, Ireland, Petitt & Bradbury should be in any lineup that involves the best NPL players, no questions.

[Imyourhero]

Am i the only one that feels Bradbury hardly impressed in the NPL last season?

[EH9]

Am i the only one that feels Bradbury hardly impressed in the NPL last season?

Perhaps wasn't utilised to expose his best attributes.

[I changed my user name]

Am I the only one that did not take this fantasy selection serious 😆hence I tried to use all the teams in the comp.

And for those that used jets youth players . Yep I am sure the jets will be happy to have professionally registered players playing against their employer ? I think perhaps not .

That said all other teams on paper look much much stronger than mine but again I was simply spreading the fantasy over the full NPL.

Anyone going to watch the Japan v Auckland game today - is it correct info that it is 6pm kick off ?

Thanks

[I changed my user name]

EH9 I believe the FFA advise the 4-3-3 and not the 4-2-3-1 as you stated .

You also need to take your caps lock off when posting mate :-)

[ThePac]

Am I the only one that did not take this fantasy selection serious ��hence I tried to use all the teams in the comp.

And for those that used jets youth players . Yep I am sure the jets will be happy to have professionally registered players playing against their employer ? I think perhaps not .

That said all other teams on paper look much much stronger than mine but again I was simply spreading the fantasy over the full NPL.

Anyone going to watch the Japan v Auckland game today - is it correct info that it is 6pm kick off ?

Thanks

Why wouldn't you take it seriously? The task was to pick the best 11 in Npl that would compete in the a-league. Not please the majority of clubs. Some of the players u left out of the squad completely is strange.

I also feel Haynes from magic has been hard done by considering he only had a quiet year last year, before that he was scoring regularly . I would probably put him on the bench in my team.

[I changed my user name]

Why wouldn't you take it seriously? The task was to pick the best 11 in Npl that would compete in the a-league. Not please the majority of clubs. Some of the players u left out of the squad completely is strange.

I also feel Haynes from magic has been hard done by considering he only had a quiet year last year, before that he was scoring regularly . I would probably put him on the bench in my team.

Why is my team strange ? That's a weird terminology to use .

It's just an opinion .

Granted if I was picking again I would pick differently but its hardly a bad team .

[I changed my user name]

Why wouldn't you take it seriously? The task was to pick the best 11 in Npl that would compete in the a-league. Not please the majority of clubs. Some of the players u left out of the squad completely is strange.

I also feel Haynes from magic has been hard done by considering he only had a quiet year last year, before that he was scoring regularly . I would probably put him on the bench in my team.

I agree with you regarding Haynes of Magic .

One average year and been written off . I think he could have a good year coming up and like the rest of the Magic team will have something to prove .

[ThePac]

Why is my team strange ? That's a weird terminology to use .

It's just an opinion .

Granted if I was picking again I would pick differently but its hardly a bad team .

Strange that Petitt didn't even make your squad, even though he has arguably been the best player in npl over the last few years. Im pretty sure he is only 22/23 still if I'm correct. Strange that bradbury didn't make ur squad considering he scored around 20 goals two years ago and always looks dangerous.

To say that Broadley, Smart etc are better is what I would call strange. It is your opinion i know that but my opinion is that it was strange.

Musialic hasn't played for a few years? Same with Waters.

[tucker's daughter]

EH9 I believe the FFA advise the 4-3-3 and not the 4-2-3-1 as you stated .

You also need to take your caps lock off when posting mate :-)

Sorry "I changed my user name" but I have to back EH9 up here. While FFA may advise 4-3-3 ,they definitely "ADVISE" at their coaching courses that the shape to
play is a 4-2-3-1 ,which is apparently a form of 4-3-3 anyway. I highlight "ADVISE" because you are actually told at the coaching course conducted by FFA to do all
of your coaching and training drills based on the 4-2-3-1 or fail the course. No room for individual thinking here guys.

The coaches are coached to play this shape:
4 defenders , numbers 2,3,4 & 5
2 holding midfielders , numbers 6 & 8
3 attacking mids, numbers 7 & 11 as wide players with number 10 central of these players
1 striker , number 9 to play at the point as a lone striker

[tucker's daughter]

Sorry "I changed my user name" but I have to back EH9 up here. While FFA may advise 4-3-3 ,they definitely "ADVISE" at their coaching courses that the shape to
play is a 4-2-3-1 ,which is apparently a form of 4-3-3 anyway. I highlight "ADVISE" because you are actually told at the coaching course conducted by FFA to do all
of your coaching and training drills based on the 4-2-3-1 or fail the course. No room for individual thinking here guys.

The coaches are coached to play this shape:
4 defenders , numbers 2,3,4 & 5
2 holding midfielders , numbers 6 & 8
3 attacking mids, numbers 7 & 11 as wide players with number 10 central of these players
1 striker , number 9 to play at the point as a lone striker
Looks like GVE's shape for 5 years straight hey

[I changed my user name]

Why wouldn't you take it seriously? The task was to pick the best 11 in Npl that would compete in the a-league. Not please the majority of clubs. Some of the players u left out of the squad completely is strange.

I also feel Haynes from magic has been hard done by considering he only had a quiet year last year, before that he was scoring regularly . I would probably put him on the bench in my team.


Strange that Petitt didn't even make your squad, even though he has arguably been the best player in npl over the last few years. Im pretty sure he is only 22/23 still if I'm correct. Strange that bradbury didn't make ur squad considering he scored around 20 goals two years ago and always looks dangerous.

To say that Broadley, Smart etc are better is what I would call strange. It is your opinion i know that but my opinion is that it was strange.

Musialic hasn't played for a few years? Same with Waters.

Fair enough just opinions I guess . Still don't get the "strange" comment but all good ... For what it's worth I actually like your team .

As for Broadley and Waters as I say was just trying to not exclude any teams and with Musialik included in my selection he was one of my favourite jets players so heart ruling the head here although I hope he does get back playing well again.

[ThePac]

Fair enough just opinions I guess . Still don't get the "strange" comment but all good ... For what it's worth I actually like your team .

As for Broadley and Waters as I say was just trying to not exclude any teams and with Musialik included in my selection he was one of my favourite jets players so heart ruling the head here although I hope he does get back playing well again.

Strange was probably a bit harsh. ha ha.

Who knows how Musialik will perform this season, id suggest Atown will be relatively strong with their signings.

[Newy]

Adamstown have made some Massive signings.. They won't be easy beats...

[De-Champ]

Adamstown have made some Massive signings.. They won't be easy beats...

who are they?

[JCBT]

Adamstown have made some Massive signings.. They won't be easy beats...
I agree Newy.
Adamstown and Maitland will be close to winning the comp. Adamstown have signed a Scottish Striker (apparently has national side experience) along with an ex A League player who has Euro Champions League experience and from all accounts Stewie is training the house down and very close to being back at A League level again.
Weston, Magic, Jaffas to fight out the other spots.

[JCBT]

I would love to see a Weston v Maitland Grand Final. It would be a game that would attract the biggest crowd in the last 30 years of local football.

[magician]

I agree Newy.
Adamstown and Maitland will be close to winning the comp. Adamstown have signed a Scottish Striker (apparently has national side experience) along with an ex A League player who has Euro Champions League experience and from all accounts Stewie is training the house down and very close to being back at A League level again.
Weston, Magic, Jaffas to fight out the other spots.
Guy bates ex newcastle jet player. Played in a champions league qualifier.

[Blueblood]

I agree Newy.
Adamstown and Maitland will be close to winning the comp. Adamstown have signed a Scottish Striker (apparently has national side experience) along with an ex A League player who has Euro Champions League experience and from all accounts Stewie is training the house down and very close to being back at A League level again.
Weston, Magic, Jaffas to fight out the other spots.

Wow. Massive statement. I reckon Magic, Jaffas, Edgy n of course CCB might have something to say about that. Maitland untried in this league for over 10 years and Buds just scraped in this year.

[newi24-2-08]

Maitland have signed Matt thompson

[Imyourhero]

Shaping up to be a very tasty season indeed.

[Imyourhero]

I think the biggest question will be who looks most likely for the spoon.

[Newy]

Buds have also signed another international.

[wannabe]

Any score predictions for jaffas v japan tomorrow?

[magician]

I think the biggest question will be who looks most likely for the spoon.

Southy

[ForeverRed]

With lakes relegated you have to say magic in danger for the spoon after finishing ninth

[wannabe]

I think the biggest question will be who looks most likely for the spoon.
with the article in yesterday's paper about the jets youth cutting senior players from their youth set up could we see a very young jets team struggle like they did 2 years ago. What woild happen with relegation if the jets possibly ran last?

[ForeverRed]

There's no relegation if jets run last, let's hope everyone has a good year and do the best they can

[wannabe]

With lakes relegated you have to say magic in danger for the spoon after finishing ninth

Magic have spent up big to bring Naumov and virgili back in to coach as well as splashing out on Bradbury,Fajkovic,Finlayson and Archibald to ensure they finish above southy this year foreverred. Heard a little whisper that james virgili will be at magic this year as well. Not good news for pettit if true

[tucker's daughter]

Any score predictions for jaffas v japan tomorrow?

11-1 japan

[EH9]

11-1 japan

Jaffa's will do well to score one, tucker's daughter.

[magician]

Magic have spent up big to bring Naumov and virgili back in to coach as well as splashing out on Bradbury,Fajkovic,Finlayson and Archibald to ensure they finish above southy this year foreverred. Heard a little whisper that james virgili will be at magic this year as well. Not good news for pettit if true

So I'll get a laugh watching virgilli continually run it over the byline in the npl. Can't wait

[ForeverRed]

Magic have spent up big to bring Naumov and virgili back in to coach as well as splashing out on Bradbury,Fajkovic,Finlayson and Archibald to ensure they finish above southy this year foreverred. Heard a little whisper that james virgili will be at magic this year as well. Not good news for pettit if true
So much for the magic academy, petit is a far better player then virgilli but his dads not the coach, fourth club in 4 years for Fajkovic, obvious "top dollar" is his favourite saying, good luck with it all

[pv4]

So keen to see Maitland next season.

[wannabe]

So much for the magic academy, petit is a far better player then virgilli but his dads not the coach, fourth club in 4 years for Fajkovic,
obvious "top dollar" is his favourite saying, good luck with it all

Would be 6th club in 6 years I reckon forever
2010 Olympic
2011 Southy
2012 Jets
2013 Southy
2014 Jaffa$$
2015 Magic

[magician]

Would be 6th club in 6 years I reckon forever
2010 Olympic
2011 Southy
2012 Jets
2013 Southy
2014 Jaffa$$
2015 Magic
Atleast he showed abit of loyalty going back to southy after the jets stint, as there were some clubs with $ chasing him

[wannabe]

Atleast he showed abit of loyalty going back to southy after the jets stint, as there were some clubs with $ chasing him
Good point magician,southy jets southy isn't really changing clubs as you say. Played with southy,took a shot at jets and returned back to southy

[ThePac]

Magic have spent up big to bring Naumov and virgili back in to coach as well as splashing out on Bradbury,Fajkovic,Finlayson and Archibald to ensure they finish above southy this year foreverred. Heard a little whisper that james virgili will be at magic this year as well. Not good news for pettit if true

I wonder if Robert Virgilli and Noumoff will drop petitt to the bench if the case. Wouldn't sit too well with petitt that's for sure.

Matt Thomson to the league is great news for Maitland fans. Great player.

[EH9]

Japan 7 - 0 Jaffa's in two 30min halves. 1-0 at half time.

[I changed my user name]

What a signing for local football. Well done to all at Maitland in pulling this off. How interesting is Maitland and Weston going to get.

This will not sit well at Weston as their once little rivals that they have never had to worry about now become an almighty huge pain the butt to them and are now challnging them in multiple areas.

[MFKS]

I wonder if Robert Virgilli and Noumoff will drop petitt to the bench if the case. Wouldn't sit too well with petitt that's for sure.

Matt Thomson to the league is great news for Maitland fans. Great player.

Can't Petit play Right Back??
Can't Petit play left Wing??

As if the signing of James Virgili would mean the death nell of Petit at magic. All it would mean is Magic again getting another great player at this level

[I changed my user name]

Can't Petit play Right Back??
Can't Petit play left Wing??

As if the signing of James Virgili would mean the death nell of Petit at magic. All it would mean is Magic again getting another great player at this level

Hey MFKS was that not half the problem at Magic last year that you guys played far to many people in wrong positions ? I rate Petit highly but he is an attacking player and in not a defensive player ?

As for James Virgilli I feel for him a bit at Jets and still think their is an A league player in him but he is running out of time to show it . He would rip up NPL.

[Imyourhero]

What a signing for local football. Well done to all at Maitland in pulling this off. How interesting is Maitland and Weston going to get.

This will not sit well at Weston as their once little rivals that they have never had to worry about now become an almighty huge pain the butt to them and are now challnging them in multiple areas.

Weston will be shitting themselves. Maitland success could easily mean the end for Weston in the top tier. I hope to god they are both able to maintain success though as the derbies between these two clubs have huge potential and the area deserves 2 clubs in the NPL.

[ThePac]

Can't Petit play Right Back??
Can't Petit play left Wing??

As if the signing of James Virgili would mean the death nell of Petit at magic. All it would mean is Magic again getting another great player at this level

Left wing yes, not RB. Defensively not the strongest player.
Magic have a number of players in the attacking third with incredible speed next season.

[Blueblood]

Weston will be shitting themselves. Maitland success could easily mean the end for Weston in the top tier. I hope to god they are both able to maintain success though as the derbies between these two clubs have huge potential and the area deserves 2 clubs in the NPL.

Thompson is a great signing for Maitland but to say this could mean the end for Weston is ridiculous. Weston just missed the premiership last year and had a bad day in the GF. Yep, the local derbies will be great but this will be the same in town where we have Jaffas, Magic, Olympic and Adamstown are all within a stones throw. I hear Adamstown have made some huge signings as well but I bet Magic, Jaffas and Olympic aren't shitting themselves.

[Imyourhero]

Thompson is a great signing for Maitland but to say this could mean the end for Weston is ridiculous. Weston just missed the premiership last year and had a bad day in the GF. Yep, the local derbies will be great but this will be the same in town where we have Jaffas, Magic, Olympic and Adamstown are all within a stones throw. I hear Adamstown have made some huge signings as well but I bet Magic, Jaffas and Olympic aren't shitting themselves.

I think the main issue for Weston will be that many players who reside in the Maitland region have had to head to Weston to play (juniors through seniors) a higher level of football over the past 10 years, now that they may not have to it may have a long term impact on Weston's ability to compete through all grades. The Newcastle clubs have a much larger pool of kids and men to pick players from, in saying that Maitland and surrounding suburbs do have a large junior base considering the size of the area and i genuinely hope that moving forward there are enough children coming through who are able to develop into competitive players and create a great rivalry between the two clubs.

[MFKS]

The way some of you are carrying on you would swear that Weston have never had to deal with any rival up that way.

They have consistently done the job to remain the leading side from that neck of the woods for many a year and have seen off the challenges of Maitland Cessnock before.

Nothing has changed and they will not struggle cause Maitland are in the top flight.

Maitland have it all to do and Weston will still be No1 in that battle for a while yet

[Tonester]

I don't think a couple of name players necessarily grant you some sort of success,just look at Azzuri with Hearfield & Maguire,they certainly didn't set them on a path to glory.It's how these imports fit in.Stable teams with continuous contributions from regular members tend to do well for longer periods IMO.