So it is better we have a weak comp with better technical players who are not transitioning to the highest level like they did back then???Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
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So it is better we have a weak comp with better technical players who are not transitioning to the highest level like they did back then???Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
You can have what you want, I'm only stating what it was back then, yes there were some skilful players who had a free rein but today most gifted players have that coached out of them
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Originally Posted by ForeverRed
Totally agree FR.....
Yep agreed. curriculum hair gelled short back and side footballers where the pretty stats column means more than the result of the game.
You guys are a bit harsh on the current players. Back then when all football was part time including the NSL, any player who was better than the average could get a gig with the NSL team(s)
Now a days you have to be a lot better than being better than the average as any player who stands out in the NPL may not be able to cut it when trying out for the A League as it is a professional league.
That may not be the only reason why the region has not produced as many players as back in the days, but I dare say it would be the major reason.
That is true. It was somewhat of a rarity for australian players to go and play overseas as well. Nowadays, you haven't really made it until you play overseas.
That being said, there is also an expectation that as one of the biggest federations that we supply a proportionate number of national team players.
As for reserves, how do we think clubs would treat the reserves competition?
Back when it was in effect it was seen as a step below first grade. To suit both FFA and our NPL clubs, I'd be interested to see the effects if reserves were played before 20s. So 18s, reserve, 20s and first grade.
I think that could have some advantages in that a few 18s will back up into reserves, and emphasis is always placed on order of games, which would suit FFA and NNSW.
Maybe a compromise on both sides.
I mean, it's all well and good to say we should conform to FFA and what they say but we also need to attract supporters, volunteers and clubs are losing a bit of their identity for mine. Having a few older heads around the club playing reserves and helping those younger players transition can only be a good thing. Obviously those players have to want to do so, instead of dropping down to NEWFM and getting a bit of $$$. But if the clubs think it is viable, maybe it's worth trialling.
Afterall, we meet the NPL requirements with 18, 20s and first grade, we are just adding another game to the program.
Reserve grade has had its day, it would be a joke competition... A valid compromise is already at hand with the overage players in U22's... the only thing needed is to make the 4 over age outfield players not have to be included the NPL 20 PPS. Then you can target them 4 places for your volunteers if you so short for committee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
Would be a shit day when NPL has to be the fourth game of the day again, and you all take about improving the quality of the football but our fields are shambles after 2 games.
Agreed
Apparently the new Adamstown coach is smarter then the average bear
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Originally Posted by ForeverRed
They sign this bloke did they FR??
My mail says yes, I've been wrong before
My mail is there may be more coaching movements than the ones already mentioned, one current NPL coach out and replaced by someone familiar to all. But I've also been wrong before. Changes ahead.
Dave Tanch back to the JaffasQuote:
Originally Posted by Dontknowmuch
22's is a farce. Calling it under 22's with over age players is the big joke. Make it reserves and then stack it with upcoming world beating 21 yr olds if you want to. Bet they arent good enoughQuote:
Originally Posted by The Magician
If they ain't good enough isn't that the point of cutting reserve grade out??Quote:
Originally Posted by hawk
To force the clubs hands into developing players much better so that in time they are good enough??
As for all the bleeding hearts and their love for reserve grade.
Can one of them actually point out why the NPL clubs can't run an open grade team playing in the Zone Leagues so all these blokes who want to stay at the club but are not good enough for first grade at 20 can do so??
Because it satisfies your wishes and also allows Northern to do as they want
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Who is he??Quote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
If it's Yogi that they have appointed his name is Tony Lyons. Assistant coach under Damon Zane at EdgeworthQuote:
Originally Posted by De-Champ
Any scores from around the traps?
FT: Valentine 0-2 Jets Youth. An early goal in each half. Very comfortable win, controlled the game almost from start to finish. Valo had a few chances themselves, but they were largely chasing shadows and lucky they weren't hit for 8 or 9 today. The Jets' frontline, especially the last 30 minutes displayed absolutely abysmal finishing. Butchered multiple 1 on 1's, even butchered a 3 on 1. I've seen a lot of NPL and that was the worst finishing I've ever seen in this comp. Law of averages meant they'd eventually score a couple to win it. Shoutout to both keepers, made some really good saves.
Couple of questions for you
Did Bymora play??
If not who was up front missing all these chances for Jets Yoof
In your opinion Jets Yoof have fielded a pretty inexperienced line up this season. Nearly all will be back next season in the NPL
Given another 8 months maturity development etc Do you think that they will be bridging the gap to the Top 4 next season.
This year from what I have seen they are not that far away from beating the better teams but not quite there yet. But on the other hand are not having the greatest trouble with the bottom teams. They did though start off slowly but the second half of the season has been much better bar the Magic hiding they coppec
Kiss and tell foreverQuote:
Originally Posted by ForeverRed
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He did play and for someone close to the top of the goalscoring chart this year should have easily bagged at least 2 or 3 today. He wasn't alone though. Off day for the frontline I guess...
Youngest side ever they've put out in the NPL, and if Charlestown lose tomorrow, Jets Youth will finish 5th which will be a fantastic achievement especially after having just 1 point from the first 5 games and around 20 goals conceded or something like that, which included some heavy defeats. Last 2/3 of the season have been really good for them (aside from the pasting Magic gave them when they were missing 4-5 starters).
I'd say almost all of them will be back next year. Pawiak is ineligible to go around again next winter and there may be another 1 or 2 who will follow through the exit door. They will definitely push for top 4 in 2017. I hope they'll be allowed to play in the finals next year should they qualify, knockout football which can go the distance is another learning experience altogether which they'll need. They aren't far away at all, pushed Edgy right to the end twice as well as Olympic and Maitland once, where perhaps inexperience caused those games to slip through their fingers.
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Takes me back to 1974 and Supertramp...............,Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonty
Looks like my mail is wrong about the buds coaching job, with 5 quality applicants the job has been offered to the one but his taking his time accepting it, stay tuned
Magic V Maitland
19s 2-0
22s 4-0
Magic win both
First grade about to start soon
Peter McGuiness to Rosebuds.
Apparently his been offered the job but yet to accept
Magic up 1-0
Scott Petit with the finish after Kale had a shot parried back into the goal mouth
THE 1-0 Magic
Good solid game. Bit of a good battle going on out there
Maitland probably shading the general play
Magic doing a bit more in the box
Magic hit the bar from Kale with a overhead volley that would have seen the fap fest meter off the charts if it hadn't of smashed into the bar
Magic also hit the post through Kale with a low driving shot
They even may have hit the bar from a cross free kick but some prick walked in front of me midflight and I missed seeing exactly what happened
Maitland though giving plenty but just missing a bit of penetration in the box to go with their good lead up play
Maitland V Magic
19's 0-2
22's 0-4
First 0-1 2nd half
Heffernan cleared it off the line after Trott was well beaten by the lobbed effortQuote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
2-0 now
Magic
Kantarovski with the clincher
Looks like it
Magic V Olympic
Maitland V Edgy
in the semis
FT
Magic 2-0
From what I seen Maitland will not trouble Edgy too much over the 2 legs
Magic actually for the first time in awhile looked pretty solid at the back. Looked a lot better when Ben Higgins came off at HT and they finally put Jonny Griff in CD
Then they just sat in and played on the counterWhich to me they should have been doing all season
Get in front. Park the bus and stay compact and use the speed of Kale and Virgili to break and counter
More than capable of doing Olympic over the 2 legs
There's plenty of blokes missing penetration in the box 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
McGuinness confirmed as coach of buds
It's that time of year when the transfer rumour mill kicks into gear. Heard today that Finlayson and Bradbury have signed for the Jaffas next year and that Goodchild and the Swan brothers will be returning to Charlestown next season as well. Anyone else heard similar
Hear the same rumour every year about the swans going back to Charlestown because they played there when they were 12 and 13 year old kids. Have heard at least 4 Magic players moving the the JaffasQuote:
Originally Posted by winner