2013 NEW FM League Thread

Some good upcoming trials this week (dependent on how well fields recover etc)
Maitland vs Lak Mac- tues 26th
Belmont vs Southy- tues 26th
Westy vs Toronto- thurs 28th
Westy vs Charlestown - sunday 3rd

Im sure we may also see some extras added to next weekend as the week goes.

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Originally Posted by Imyourhero

Belmont vs Southy- tues 26th

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Is this Belmont ID1s or Bel-Swans or Valintine

belswans vs south cardiff

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Originally Posted by demon

Very disappointing Thornton v West Wallsend on Sunday

Westy were hit by Soundwave firstly, then by players being caught in Port Macq and not able to return and then on the day by players "calling in sick" (possibly read here 'thought game was off so got on the piss night before') and Thornton obviously don't have many music fans with it appeared a nearly full club turning out.

So became 2 grades not three with West Wallsend 1st Grade a blend of 23/1st Grade.

Thortnton - 2-1 I believe on the scoreline through one moment of poor defending by the right back of Westy allowing a free man on the back post but from a well placed cross by the Thornton guys.The second the keeper will be very disappointed in preseason or not getting under his body in what should have been a relatively easy save.

Both sides crying out for a definate striker and unless Westy have that could be an issue with 4 different young guys from the 23's tried in the position but really lacked that experience. Thornton really did not look like much up front either and after previous reports and seeing Sunday unless they were missing a front line to absentees will struggle to find the net often either in the season proper. Thortnon relying on a little too much 'in behind the defence' without having front guys with matching speed for my liking.

Yet to see either side ,I think, play a full srength serious game I think with the term presason still definately in their minds. Have not seen Thorntons upcoming schedule but the next week or so could give a better indication of West Wallsend with trials mid week and weekend for their 1st's and decisions being made on who might just be part of that mix.

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Demon i went there to watch some 23's players and westy couldn't field a side, All the thornton players were ready to go so it seemed to be a last minute call. You could be right about the soundwave or players caught in port macquarie but you would think westy would of known earlier than 5 minutes before the game that these players were not coming. I only caught the 1st half of the 1st game and did notice westy hit the cross bar off a corner i think but apart from that the whole game was played down the other end where i recond thornton could or should of scored 6 or 7.There was also a missed pen by thornton as well. This 1 sided game was pretty clear to me as i was at the club end, and i didnt see much action close to me. You are correct Thornton and westy looked like they need a player to get the ball in the net but i also noticed the keepers make some good saves. Cant comment on the 2nd half sorry.

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Originally Posted by punter

Demon i went there to watch some 23's players and westy couldn't field a side.....you would think westy would of known earlier than 5 minutes before the game that these players were not coming.

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I asked about this this evening Punter, what I was told was there were 3 players who started 19's and both bench players were from the expected starting line up of the 23s. By the time the 23's were due to start the 23's had 4 actual fresh players. All other would have been doubling up and that because of the humidity they were not going to risk players health.

The 23's/Assist coach was pretty pissed off apparently but kept his words to club officials not in public, they had 3 fresh starting line ups and the pull outs didn't begin to occur till that morning once it was confirmed games were still on.

For Westy the game on Thursday is 1st Grade only so the next actual test actual player commitment will be the weekend against Charlestown.

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Originally Posted by demon

Club Responsibilities

I am really interested in everyone's opinions on these two scenarios and if they would be comfortable with them if they were the powers that be in their clubs. Both are real situations in NEW FM clubs this last week.


First is a Newcastle area based club, have signed an U19 player from Foster. He has his licence and will be leaving Foster 3 times a week at 4pm to travel to training, 6-8ish training then drive back home to Foster. Driving alone at that age on those roads.

I can understand the payer wanting to play highter than Foster may offer but upon meeting the kid mid week and hearing this I actually felt my stomach role when I considered the possible implications of this. Am I placing too much responsibility on the club in thinking this should have been given far more consideration? Perhaps even in conjunction with his parents to ensure it was a safe situation? How many players leave a session tired/weary but then to have a 100kph 90 min plus drive after that.....



Second one is an out of city game, North Coast, where the club has made no offer to put in place a coach. Now this club, as all out clubs, has a mix of U19's from varying backgrounds. If a players parents can't take the weekend off to have a forced expense of staying in Port Mac for the weekend the options are they then trust their child in a car driven by another U19's player (the situation I am aware of is a 17yo player, single parent can not get time of work and is now having to trust the 18yo P Plater they know only thruogh training to drive to Port Mac and back safely with 2 other yong footballers with him) any wonder the parent has very mixed emotions but the players have been told repeatedly by the club how important it is to attend that weekend both for games and bonding.

Now clubs who know they are planning weekend trips away, surely should be taking responsibility for their players safety to some degree (if not the damn cost of sending 20 plus odd cars all that way) and getting players or at least offering players an option of a coach/bus/mini bus???

And more interestingly.... what is the club expecting the U18's players do while everyone else is out drinking in licenced premises? Hardly a bonding night away for them I wouldn't think?

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This is a common issue among clubs in both NBN and NEW FM. I understand your concerns about a single kid doing this journey by themselves on those roads. I will bet with you that most clubs wouldn't worry about the repercussions of this issue. I know that several years ago Lakes had 7 players living in Forster and travelling down in 2 cars to train and play in various grades. After that season they then implemented a club policy that they would not register these players or others from that area unless they were moving to the local area, due to the same issues and concerns you have raised. At that time they set up a relationship with a club up there that had similar philosophies to park those players until such times that they moved to town for university or work etc.

The problem with is it that if these kids are desperate to play in this competition and have the quality then they will find a club who will not care, and I know of one that aggressively chased these kids to play for them the year after the above policy was implemented.

Belswans U23's 3 v South Cardiff 4
Belswans 1st Grade 2 v South Cardiff 2
Under 19's play tonight (Wednesday)

Is Rosebuds weekend away game still on does anyone know or will they be having a hit out locally?

Thornton 2 Toronto Awaba ID 0

Westy 5 toronto Awaba 2

2 weeks out! Going to be a very interesting year!

Bit of stab in the dark but did anyone catch the end result of the U19's Rosebud score last night? I had to leave at 1-0 to Rosebuds.

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Originally Posted by Youaskedforit

Westy 5 toronto Awaba 2

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Good turn around for Westy from the Thornton last weekend then.

Does anyone believe their trials will actually be played this weekend? I can't see the games I had planned to see going ahead so will be scratching to find something to watch I think.

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Originally Posted by demon

Good turn around for Westy from the Thornton last weekend then.

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Either that or it reflects what sort of year toronto is going to have

Did anyone catch the phoenix v belswans game last night ?

Valo 23's won 7-0. Believe they missed a lot of chances as well

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Originally Posted by Beast

Valo 23's won 7-0. Believe they missed a lot of chances as well

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Did first grade play?

Toronto Awaba ( Newfm ) defeated Dudley 2-1 with a last minute winner

Maitland vs Hamilton Olympic at Cooks Square Park
19s: 4-0 maitland
23s: 3-2 Olympic