It put all 3 grades just outside finals chances. It certainly helped them.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
But like I said before it was a crucial game for our reserve grade could have put us in finals not relying on results
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It put all 3 grades just outside finals chances. It certainly helped them.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
But like I said before it was a crucial game for our reserve grade could have put us in finals not relying on results
seems nothing will change, but as said before "the precedent" has now been set....bring on the wet weather....
who needs the big mans phone number....
So is the Barnsley v new lambton game going to get played? Orrrrr
If you do the maths New lambton can still make the Semis in 1st grade.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
Yes Uni did win the lower grade matches but hey winning third grade and reserve grade doesn't help you get promoted......winning first grade does and it seems like you guys come up a bit short there......maybe next time you should try get the boys to have their mocha lattes or whatever hipster drink you boys have just before the game, so you guys don't run out of steam before the end of the game......Quote:
Originally Posted by Phoenix12
Have a pleasant day... sincerely The Majestic Swan
Winning first grade doesn't help you get promoted either... just ask bero.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Majestic Swan
if they applied the other year they did, that's why the talk of Morissett going to 2hd keeps coming up.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotline
I wouldn't concern yourself with Majestic, I have it on good authority that he is in actual fact an ugly duckling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotline
Rumor has it that his gone in hiding after he heard in the wind that a certain Swan from just the other side of the bridge is after some of his little duckling brothers. Now his hiding in an unknown Nest waiting for the Old Swans to come to the pond next weekend for the big Swan Song.
I am sorry to disappoint you Premy but your sources have got it all wrong. I have not been in hiding not yet, I have simply been on a bulking diet and caught deep in training as we charge to the finals. My diet has consisted of the tears of kingfishers and hipsters, I was able to collect many over the past two weeks so be warned I shall be a force to be reckoned with come old swan day and as we carry on deep into the final series........Quote:
Originally Posted by Premy
Majestic Swan Signing Off.....
Are any of the guys here New Lambton players or are they committee members (or both?)
Just curios to see what the opinion of a NL player is about the forfeit. Are they happy to not play the game and get 3 points even though they are long shots at semis. Or would you rather play the game? Because looking at the table and who has to play who on the run home, it just looks like this spare one is going to be a wasted weekend of no football for no reason and not even any huge gain to anyone?
Just curios to know personal preference
In reply to your comment about Beresfield not get promoted. Bero were denied promotion due to a minor technicality.......There are already 2 teams in NewFm league that have Redneck/Hillbilly heritage, and there is simply not enough room in that certain competition to accommadate that many Rednecks.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotline
If Beresfield are desperate to be promoted maybe they need to contact their Hillbilly Brothers, Cessnock and Singo and demand a showdown.....This is where the Redneck games come into effect.
Some events that are held during the Redneck Games include:
The cigarette flip
Bobbing for pig's trotters
Seed spitting
Toilet seat throwing
Mud pit belly flop
Big-hair contest
Wet T-shirt contest
Armpit serenade
Bug zapping by spitball
Dumpster diving
Hubcap hurling
For each of the events, a trophy is awarded, a half crushed, empty mounted beer can.
Top 2 finishers get the right to play NewFm and loser is relegated to ZPL, until the next Redneck games......
If there is you won't get a comment. Think their happy with them selves that they got the easy points..Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
ffs I thought you had signed off already... still dribbling.. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Majestic Swan
It seems that my sources are right on the mark little duckling. Not only are you in hiding but you are quivering into a squawking mess.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Majestic Swan
You seem to have fallen into the same trap as all the other shredders bulking for the big Swan Song and you've forgotten about your base. Whilst your little duck wings have bulked up you've neglected those skinny little duck legs and rumor has it you more resemble a Flamingo(don't forget leg day). Remember those little legs are usually the one's on the BBQ or in the Canteen, who is going to keep the Old Swans hydrated at the Swan Song if all you are doing is sunning those Wings?
I am a member of the committee mate. I haven't responded previously as I didn't feel there was a great deal of point as it would only have inflamed the situation ( and may still do). I don't play for the club so I couldn't give you a player perspective, but from a committee point of view it was decided that we should officially raise our concerns related to the postponement of the fixture. It has been suggested on here that the ground was close to unplayable and our complaints about the postponement were unwarranted. If the ground was wet/ dangerous in any way then I would be inclined to agree with the majority on this site who have raised concerns about the decision making processes for washouts. The situation was however, that some of our committee inspected the Barnsley ground and this was not the case. The reality was that the pitch was dry ( to the point that the dirt areas on the pitch were dust). As I said, it was following this that our committee felt it reasonable to question why the match wasn't played.Many have stuck the boot in to our club over the past week, but you would have to ask Barnsley as to the reason the match was cancelled when this was the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
I'm sure this post will attract many negative comments but I hope that this has answered your question. If anyone has anything constructive to say/ ask on this topic please feel free to email me (you can find my contact details on sporting pulse- Michael Jordan- new Lambton secretary). I will also be in attendance at the Newcastle Football meeting next week if anybody wishes to have a civilised conversation in person.I may not respond on here as I think I prefer to steer clear of the negativity on this forum where possible.
LOL...exactly what I was thinking...... All the talk going on in this forum previously and the "Majestic Swan" obviously has a few issues interpreting the information.... Probably should attend University, or have a few lattes and grow a beard and trim it to perfection.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hotline
Well said Jordo. Wonder of anyone will take you up on your offer ?Quote:
Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
The whole ground was dry? Or just patches? Like all grounds our ground can be dry in parts and holding water in other places.Quote:
Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
We had a player slip into a hole on the Tuesday night training and fracture his ankle. So think with the rain the rest of that week and the condition of the field our concerns for the players was warranted.
Like I said before everyone has to work on Monday our team and yours.?
I think that most people on here concerns were it wasn't only your committee members but the head of the association aswel. And that other clubs have put in complaints before and never got the result that you guys did.
Fair that you don't want to respond on here... i wouldn't expect anything formal from a club man like yourself on here, this is certainly not the place to make statements from the club.Quote:
Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
I was more just interested in a players feelings towards it since they are the ones who miss playing the game. Obviously Donk is a barnsley player or supporter who is unhappy to miss a game, i was wondering how your players were feeling.
So really, you didn't answer my question because my question wasn't really directed to you.
Also, I had no intention of having a go at anyone with my post i was just interested as i cant really recall this happening in a zone league before?
Good to see someone had the guts to get on here and post that reply. I'll agree with the fact Barnsley have a case to answer, what you haven't taken into account is the negative effect it has on every other club vying for a finals birth! It's actually disgusting that firstly Newcastle Football has allowed this to happen, and secondly you blokes actually took the time to go out to Barnsley knowing full well that you could possibly exploit the situation. Newcastle Football certainly has a case to answer! And if by some miracle occurs and New Lambton get into the Finals you can expect some massive outrage.Quote:
Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
My Summary both teams are in the wrong, But the NLE are the villains because they exploited a BS rule! Ohh and NF are a joke!
I am a player for New Lambton. I agree with all action taken because you shouldn't be able to just call off a game whenever it suits you. As Jordo has stated, the ground was dry, not 50/50 on whether it should have been called off. The photos taken prove this.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
To respond to Jardel, in the 8 years I have been at the club, we have never called off a game due to having players unavailable. I can't comment on the time before this, but the competition has changed (and improved) a lot over this time and all clubs should now be held to a higher level of scrutiny to keep this progression happening. To be honest from what I've heard, I don't think the club had any idea of what would happen after making the official complaint, but they just knew that the game being postponed was entirely wrong.
Regardless of what you think of the punishment, l don't want Barnsley to play the victim here. The only precedent that has been set is that if you do the wrong thing, then you will be punished. Fair enough too.
Player and I'm disappointed for the fact, in an under performing club our reserve grade squad after getting chopped and change every week to try sort out first grade have started to get consistent players towards end of year and producing results to get that game completely taken from you like that is disheartening for them..Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
Please tell us how it would benefit us. We are last by a mile in first and at that stage already couldn't change the last place finish..Quote:
Originally Posted by howardyou
Reserve our only shot if we were short players wouldn't we just stack it to get the result we needed not postpone?? Cos the other grade results wouldn't have matter..
So please tell me how it would have?
In the event of a wash out like this, you can guarantee that the other club will front to check it out. If suss, why cant someone from the joint zones adjudicate?Quote:
Originally Posted by howardyou
Yes they might need to set the alarm but why not? What about the referees association being the ones who call out anything that isnt deemed unplayable 24 hrs prior?? As for ZPL improving, I am afraid that it is a shade on the comp from the late 90s and early 2000s. Even earlier. Some of Reserve Grade sides in those days would skin some current 1sts.
It's not the first time something like this has happened at Barnsley.
About 3 years ago 2 of my younger cousin were in an odd predicament, both of them were playing at Barnsley but in different age groups.
What was odd about that day was 1 cousin game was called of whilst the other game was still on at the same venue. Turns out Barnsley closed just the one field which from what I was told was quite playable. That said field was also the same field that the ZL side plays on and for a funny coincidence someone from the ZL side got Married that weekend.
That's funny since juniors haven't played on our field till this yrQuote:
Originally Posted by Premy
Mate, I couldn't comment as to why the action was taken in this instance and not in previous times when a complaint has been made. I know Mayfield mentioned on here they had previously taken the exact same action as us and there was a different outcome.i dont know if there has been a rule change since that occurred, but it is definitely a valid question for Newcastle Football. You've mentioned you feel we hold some sway with newcastle Football, but I can categorically state that we don't, we've had plenty of barneys with them over the years and don't see we have ever received treatment that was different to any other club. You are of course entitled to your view and I wouldn't expect my perspective to change yours, but I can only tell you what I know.
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Originally Posted by leftrightout
Fair call mate. That certainly wasn't an official club statement either, just my personal viewpoint.
I would love to see the photos of the pitch....its very unfortunate that a Barnsley player was injured at training, no one wants that, and everyone needs to go to work on the Monday...However take a look at the condition of the vast majority of the pitches being played on currently, IMO they are just as likely to cause an injury, even after weeks of lovely sunshine.
And I back up comments made by both NL Eagles representatives.... the suggestion that New Lambton have any sway with Newcastle Football is absurd..... Just look at the outcome of the Adamstown Oval fiasco.... and if someone tries to say that NF didnt have any decisions in that then you need an uppercut.
Adamstown Oval fiasco was all NCC, they have a clause that a sports team participating in the premier competition for their sport can have exclusive and overruling rights over the venue if that venue was the 'home' ground and therefore can move on any lower graded teams sharing that field if they get promoted or do not wish to share. It was always going to happen when Adamstown were promoted and anyone thinking otherwise needs an uppercut. NF were out of their jurisdiction... Anyways... NCC plucked a few hundred thousand from somewhere when they 'dont have any money for projects" and renovated Alder Park.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phoenix12
Our ground especially could be called off in sunny weather it's dreadful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Phoenix12
Pretty sure getting the head out to inspect our group would mean there is something there. I'm sure as hell he wouldn't come out if I rang him, he'd be asking where I got his number from.
Having to be 50/50 big call if there is one part of the ground you feel is unplayable that should be enough specially for safety of the players.Quote:
Originally Posted by howardyou
Again I don't expect to change your viewpoint, but all clubs have the contact numbers of Newcastle football staff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Donk
Is that a suggestion that we have 'mates' at NCC too? We weren't actually aware that any upgrades were happening at Alder Park, my understanding was that the lobbying came from the athletics club that also use the field. If we had any sway with the council we would have at least requested a facility with more than 1 public toilet.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Magician
You are 100% correct on the Adamstown oval situation though, once rosebuds got promoted to the NPL it was likely we would get moved on. Our point of contention was that we attempted to clarify the situation with NCC for a number of months ( to see where we would be moved to) and were only told a couple of weeks out from the start of the season. All in the past though, we are working towards improving alder park ( we all know it is currently shithouse) with our own fundraising ( nothing from NCC ).
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Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
While you are at it with your connections, can you have a word to Mr Abbott about marriage equality please?
But seriously, obviously barnsley feel hard done by and new lambton feel the opposite. I think bagging either club shouldn't happen, its a difference of opinion that's all done now anyway. I know people in both clubs and they are all great blokes, i cant imagine either club trying to cheat the system, its just an unfortunate circumstance.
Lets face it, its ZPL everyone just wants to play football.
In the end, my personal opinion is that the ruling is a bit harsh on barnsley but i think its time to move on now.
Go the Suns :popcorn:
Gentlemen, how are the leading goal scorers tallying up for each club?
Always quite fascinated to see who acquires the theoretical ZPL Golden Boot for this season
Beresfield First Grade far surpasses any other team on 65 goals this season.
I know Samwise for Gardo is on 23.. I think second top scorer for us in 1sts is on 3.. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sir
I think top scorer for our club is on like 5 or 6 ha ha haQuote:
Originally Posted by Bon
23...thats a great bag ! Fair dinkum I am happy with 1 or 2 a season !Quote:
Originally Posted by Bon