2013 NEW FM League Thread

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Originally Posted by Zico

I'm surprised the fed allowed it. Should have been on the Wed night.

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The same Fed that scheduled games on the same day as a-league gf! And you are surprised?

Did I hear correctly that Maitland and Thornton had a 2-2 draw? Will make Adamstown happy.

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Originally Posted by Zico

Did I hear correctly that Maitland and Thornton had a 2-2 draw? Will make Adamstown happy.

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Yep - against a 10-man Thornton (send off before half-time)...

i have heard the same result also that thornton were reduced to 10 im not really too suprised by it either i read a few names dropped on some new signings they have in the local paper there too boost the squad up.

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Originally Posted by Sideline

i have heard the same result also that thornton were reduced to 10 im not really too suprised by it either i read a few names dropped on some new signings they have in the local paper there too boost the squad up.

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With an experienced coach like Dmac, some talented young blokes like his son, and a few that left toronto, they will be competitive. They have beaten Toronto twice this year already so they will be in the top four with
MAITLAND, ADAMSTOWN AND BELSWANS.

Heard the scores were
19s 3-2 thornton
23s 6-0 maitland
1st 2-2

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Originally Posted by Winner1

Maitland have a lot more depth and composure. They should walk all over Thornton and I saw the trial match. Main squad wasn't played.

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Looks like the 19's comp is not the one team comp that some thought. Good effort by the young redbacks, especially considering not all the squad were available.

Trial form is quite deceiving, hey??

ROUND 7

Belswans vs [B]Toronto[/B
Maitland vs Singo
Westy vs Thornton- DRAW
Cessnock vs Adamstown

The score line for 19s Maitland vs Thornton was not a solid indication at all and the ref was shocking. Cost Maitland the game.

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Originally Posted by Jose

Thornton v Maitland in Youth Grade could be the match of the round. 0-0 draw when these sides met in a trial match earlier on in the year. First Local Derby and a number of players playing against former Team mates. Thornton have been playing exceptionally well and despite not being as close on the table may just have it over Maitland if they play like they have the last 2 weekends. In saying that Maitland's side is much more experienced and that may give them edge in a game of high emotions. If key players return from Maitland well rested that could also have a big impact.

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looks like the well rested and experienced maitland team are quite up to it

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Originally Posted by Winner1

The score line for 19s Maitland vs Thornton was not a solid indication at all and the ref was shocking. Cost Maitland the game.

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it obviously had nothing to do with maitland failing to score more goals then thornton

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Originally Posted by ForeverRed

it obviously had nothing to do with maitland failing to score more goals then thornton

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I understand it has to do with the scoring goals but Thornton were no way near the better side, the ref was a disgrace and in all fact basically lost it for Maitland and favoured Thornton big time....I'm wondering where the top NEWFM 19s ref has gone this year because I haven't seen them yet.

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Originally Posted by Winner1

I understand it has to do with the scoring goals but Thornton were no way near the better side, the ref was a disgrace and in all fact basically lost it for Maitland and favoured Thornton big time....I'm wondering where the top NEWFM 19s ref has gone this year because I haven't seen them yet.

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Oh dear, playing "the ref was shocking" card. But I sort of agree. The two non penalties for Maitland were fairly ordinary calls, but as they say, that's football.
Lets hope that next time these two play it's the usual game we see in every league around the world every week: two teams who make no errors, officiated by refs who make no errors.
Probably not going to happen ever, so lets give credit to two teams who fought hard and accept the result on the day.

Wait so Maitland got 2 penalties and they are still whinging about the referee robbing them.

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Originally Posted by ForeverRed

it obviously had nothing to do with maitland failing to score more goals then thornton

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Nothing to do with Maitland failing to score mate..... problem was all the goals the ref obviously scored for Thornton hahahahahaha

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Originally Posted by Premy

Wait so Maitland got 2 penalties and they are still whinging about the referee robbing them.

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No maitland had to retake a penalty 3 times, scored first two was saved on the third

The referee was definitely poor but that was to both sides and is pretty standard across all 19s games I've seen this year so not really fair to blame him. The penalties were defintely penalties but ones you have to score and it can cost you when you dont. Maitland had their chances but the players coming back failed to really make an impact and Thornton Genuinely looked like they wanted it more; winning more balls, passing better Maitland again had only 1 player on the bench which was surprising as they definitely needed some fresh legs. Experience means nothing if you aren't as enthusiastic in that grade. Should make for an interesting rematch when the two teams play off next time but all credit to Thornton proving to be the better side so I stand somewhat corrected on previous comments.

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Originally Posted by Zico

Did I hear correctly that Maitland and Thornton had a 2-2 draw? Will make Adamstown happy.

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Chappy and Adamstown would be over the moon, probably painting Adamstown Red White and Green as we speak.

Domination from all three maitland grades against singleton today.
1st 6-1
23s 6-0
19s 5-0

Bell swans 5 tronno 1 first grade