Also what happened to Adamstown 19s?? Last year they were a very good team.
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Also what happened to Adamstown 19s?? Last year they were a very good team.
I am not sure my mate, I think they lost a few to NBN clubs but other than that not sure - sorryQuote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
It is a great achievement to win 10 from 10 but why have these blokes playing 23's and old fellas such as Tanker and Harry James playing 1st grade?Quote:
Originally Posted by Keep the long balls short
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Originally Posted by JCBT
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Originally Posted by Winner1
nice sexism lads, really good for the game :sigh:
Speaking to a couple after last weekends game this year may have had a few influences:Quote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
Promotions & NBN - they did lose a number to other clubs and internal club promotion.
Unsettled squad - new players still being introduced even in last weeks meaning they now have a squad where at least 2 players every week do not take the field at all yet all are expected to be at every training session and every game stripped and on bench.
Unsettled coaches - numerous coaches were invovled. One not available at all on their pre season Monday nights eventually left, younger players not comfortable with senior coaches methods and team talks, latest coach only been there for 3 weeks.
Unhappy players - players comments about players out of positions, lack of confidence in players shown by coaches after recent game at Maitland coach made comment in front of entire squad that "if anyone knew a keeper to bring them along as they needed one" (fine the kid had a poor game but really? was that public a comment necessary in front of the whole team???). Differing opinins being voiced during game by coach & manager in giving directions.
Poor outlook - of the group I spoke with, all vented to some degree but out of the seven six have already decided they will not stay with club next season due to all of the above and are finding hard to have enthusiasm at training.
My opinion, squad is in danger of going from over numbered to short of players as some are looking at transferring out in community football with their mates sides. Not a happy group at present unfortunately.
Interested to hear others opinions on the proposed Players Point system especially for next season and any other comments on the proposed changes, just reading through a copy of them myself this morning and some very big expecations on the coaching side of things for this level also.
Any links to documents etc? Might have a read.Quote:
Originally Posted by demon
Get off your high horse ****wit.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBean
doesnt have to be a very high horse to be above you champQuote:
Originally Posted by JCBT
Mate the lady is refereeing men's football, I'm sure she appreciates a comment or two. And it's not just that she is a great piece to watch because of her looks but she can ref! Lighten up!Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBean
TheBean must be a woman. Stop whining or get back in the kitchen!
:tongue::tongue::tongue::tongue:
(sarcasm for those who are abit slow)
i'll ask her next time i see her reffing if she appreciates being referred to as a "piece of candy" haha, refs cop enough bullshit (rightfully so most of the time) no need to be dirty old men about it
Pretty sure she enjoys it. She wouldn't smile otherwise :grin:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBean
Maitland vs Toronto
5-1
Only 1sts played.
Singleton V Adamstown
U19 1-6
U23 1-6
1st 0-2 Singo keeper had a blinder-could have been anything but Adamstown couldnt convert and missed too many.Will have to play a lot better if they want to beat Maitland next week
Not against the points system, think it will alleviate some player movements and hopefully reign in players payments. What is stupid is some of the requirements that are going to trickle down to this level, especially the coaching requirements.Quote:
Originally Posted by demon
On a different topic, watched Westy and Cessnock today. Not a great game, but Westy clearly the better side. Cessnock were not helped by their wide player putting his knee into the face of a Westy player who was on his hands and knees.
for the 15 mins i Saw.. Seemed to me it was more so down to very poor shooting from Adamstown. Then any heriocs by the keeper.. But I did only see about 15 minsQuote:
Originally Posted by outsider
lol...you keepers wont give each other a RAPQuote:
Originally Posted by goaliepersempre
I give when I see something I like.. I am only mentioning the 15 mins roughly I saw... Claps from the grandstand and beer area for things that was poor play from adamstown....Quote:
Originally Posted by seldom
Massive game this weekend at the buds !!
1st grade , I really feel Adamstown need to record a victory in this one against Maitland .
It wont be easy but the buds have players back and are starting to click and playing some great football now .
In 23s, I will go for the buds to keep there 10 or 11 game (can't remember ?) winning run going and all but wrap up the title
In 19s , no doubt that young Maitland team will roll over the young buds again - smashing team that Maitland 19s are
Predictions
19s Maitland
23s Adamstown
1st Adamstown
Extremely crucial game for the competition and almost impossible to tip a result.
Whats even better is that the 3rd game between the clubs is the 2nd last round of the competition so most likely promotion will go right down to the wire.
I think personally Maitland have a more solid all round game however Adamstown will be tough force at home, i'll tip the draw.
what day is the buds-pies game?
Sunday
Just had a look at the league table and Mr Paul is getting a bit of a run going with Belmont , always liked what he does out there and he generally tries to get his teams playing football but often just dos not have the players to push on.
If the Adamstown v Maitland game was to end up a draw and they win then there would only be 6 pts between 1st and 3rd.
Adamstown vs Maitland
19s Maitland
23s Adamstown
1st Maitland
Are the BelSWANS "flying" under the radar??????
Who is/are the best player/players in the comp and at individual clubs, I'd like to hear people's opinion on their own club and others?
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by sancho_theswan
How does Adamstown's ground hold up in the rain?
It gets a little wet, just all depends if they are being princesses about it being scuffed a little. Should be right, only had 1mm of rainQuote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
Toronto v Westy @ Peacock is off
Do you want to get the ball rolling?Quote:
Originally Posted by The axe
Thornton v Singo off
Maitland v Adamstown 19s/23s off, apparently 1sts is still a maybe.
All games at Adamstown are now postponed due to weatherQuote:
Originally Posted by Imyourhero
I remember this discussion happened last year however I want to bring it up again.
Isn't this competition meant to be an elite level of football?
So why is it that a little bit of rain will stop matches.
Yeah, the ground may get damaged but if each player in the club pulls their weight,
gets to training an hour early, or even just 30 minutes early to do some quick ground repairs they would have no problem.
Gone are the good ol' days where nothing could stop us playing.
I honestly thought that if you were playing at this level you would be aspiring to further your career in football and try and make it into the A-league.
Yes, I know only a select few will ever make the transition to professional. But, if you look at European football, they play: rain, hail and shine.
That is why Australian football will never be able to compete with countries like Spain, France, England; because, a little weather will stop us playing. I know it's crazy to compare the NEWFM First Division to international teams but doesn't the development of our future generations start in this competition. For example, what about Andrew Hoole? He has gone from Magic first grade to Australian U/20's.
So I reckon. Play in all types of weather, rain, hail, shine even snow but lets be honest, that will never happen.
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Originally Posted by supasub
+1 110%
Especially when its already halfway through the competition, most teams with only about 6 games left to play on home soil.
Midweek games where abit of rain has fallen will be even harder to get played as councils have ruling for alot of clubs.
Hate to burst your bubble but if you want to get anywhere you don't aspire to become part of the A-League....Those that want to get anywhere move to Europe. It also has nothing to do with the weather why we cannot compete up there with the elite countries; it has to do with Australia being a society that plays many sports. When this happens, the country becomes overall mediocre.Quote:
Originally Posted by supasub
Oh and the weather was pretty foul yesterday and you cannot compare NEWFM and the likes of the big leagues overseas.
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Originally Posted by Winner1
Noone whinges about the standard of league or afl in australia. Because they dont have countries 5x more populated and 100 percent devoted to those sports playing them. Otherwise we'd be 30th + in the world in them to.
Soccers still the most played sport in this country statistics proved that just a year ago. And as a person that went to three different high schools I can tell you the best athletes that got nowere in there chosen sports were soccer players proving how hard it is. Some guys even making state or national teams in there 2nd choice sport because it was that much easyier.
A league is still a huge acomplishment theres like 300000+ that play soccer in australia and if you make it there your an athlete.
The problem with soccer in this country is like newcastle. 10x more people play soccer but most support league. Even in some afl towns more people play soccer but they all support afl. How often will you be at soccer training and talk of the weekends rugby league games come up. Till soccer players start following soccer. The amount of profesional teams , money and players actually playing professional in this country will never reach what it should be.
Mate you have eaten your words here,Quote:
Originally Posted by supasub
2 nbn soccer games got played yesterday,
NOT 1 Rugby League game got played......:whistling:
You've missed the point: Australia's primary sports are NRL, AFL and cricket. The money goes into those sports because while soccer is the most popular..... the quality of players isn't there. If anyone wants to be a great player and be up there they get the hell out of Australia. To be able to promote the game with followers , the quality has to be there...and it's not. The game has become too political in Australia, but that is like in most sports, but even more so in the soccer case.