Will results be taken into account?Quote:
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Will results be taken into account?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Postman
From my understanding results will not be taken into account at all, meeting the criteria put forward by Northern is the main objective for clubs to be considered for the new restructuring of the competition.
The teams above them all play each other in the next couple of weeks so big chance for Cookers to move up the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSam
Spot on the mark there, seems like a pretty even comp this year!Quote:
Originally Posted by LongSufferingFan
Table obviously proves this.... Still think cookers can improve with a new squad compared to last years was always going to take them a few rounds to get hot, will expect them to pick up some more wins later in the year...
any standout players people have noticed? apart from the regulars?
For me, Blake Green is quality for Lakes.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSam
The big dog, Jarrod Olivieri, is killing them when he plays further forward - has scored a number of goals this year.
Tyler (Warren I think?) Westy goalkeeper is outstanding - best keeper in NewFM by a mile.
A lot of quite young (19/20 yo) players getting runs in first grade and doing well also.
This seems to be a trend across all the teams this year - good to see the clubs giving them a go.
Lots of quality in the 19s comp as well - Jones (Westy), Nicholson (Beswans), Hall (Singo), Richardson, & Ward (Lakes) all have futures.
I like to get to watch the 19s when I go - technically I think the 19s players are the best.
I agree on the 19's being the most technical comp. The names above are all brilliant players with potential. Belswans also have Dundas and I'd add Chaplain and Hughes at Kahibah. Some talent in the 23's as well. I've enjoyed seeing the younger guys get a chance in 1st grade as well this year. Singo have a 16/17 yr old first choice LB/CB, Westy have some new younger guys coming into the top grade.
As for the top four, I'm as biased as possible and am obviously involved at Cooks Hill. They're not making the top four IMO. Thornton are more likely.
Not many decent players in the bottom four clubs? Thought Southy had a few, Cessnock 1 or 2, haven't seen Singo yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by NewyTy
Watched Thornton and Toronto at the weekend, I thought Thornton had about 6 or 7 reasonable players who were up to NEWFM standard and Toronto maybe 3 as best (striker, tall midfielder and gk).
There's definitely good players in the lower teams. A look at the blog I run shows that I have a lot of players that I like around the league and believe can go to that next level. Thornton's got Davies coming through 17's I believe and playing first grade, Cessnock 19's have some decent individuals but lack as a team, Southy I've only seen once but one of their 17's is regarded well among one or two other club coaches.Quote:
Originally Posted by mervan
yeah I agree, Toronto have one of the best strikers in the comp... macca from Thornton is qualityQuote:
Originally Posted by mervan
thoughts on the stags mervan?
Stags look like they have already won the only two games they will win all year. Will fight out the spoon with Cessnock.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSam
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Originally Posted by mervan
Anybody know the result from tonight's Fixture?
Singo v Wallsend
23's - 4-1 Singo
1st - 1-3 Wallsend
I agree with the above and will add thornton have a number of quality players in their squad tallan martin has played syd state league and is still quality just lacks the fitness at times they have macca and subat as well so some very handy players there....Quote:
Originally Posted by LongSufferingFan
kahiba have a few handy players across the park and from what ive seen there keeper is not to bad as well
Belswans on there day look outstanding and have a number of players more then capable of grinding out results for them however their form of late seems to of dropped off very suprised with the cessnock result ??? but will be interesting to see how they bounce back in coming weeks.
westy have some hard nosed players and 1 or 2 standouts which will help them get results. the goalkeeper is certainly quality.
lakes have a strong squad across the pitch with some decent depth which i will think get them across the line come end of season. i have seen 1 or 2 of their games and recognise a few players from previous years plus a number of players i have seen at other clubs that are very handy.
They by far have the best attack in the comp walker and green and are very solid at the back with the 2 central defenders (unaware of names) and corey fletcher on the left . They have kemp in goals who is very strong and has plenty of experience also they have a very capable backup playing 23s who i have not seen playing since the 2012 grand final. Sean matthews is also now out with them again and his quality and experience will be very handy in the middle of the park.
cooks hill have a number of quality players who will get them into the top 4 i believe a few results and momentum to go their way will see them be a tough team to beat. I caught their game against lakes and they were very unlucky not to get a result
wallsend have multiple ex state league players across the pitch although showing a bit of age now still will carve up most players on their day.
jennings in goals is an excellent keeper as well so ill be very suprised if they are not top 3 end of season.
singleton i can't comment on heard they picked up a decent few players but im yet to see any of their matches.
cessnock as above have some handy players but just not the quilty or depth to match it with the top teams.
toronto can get a result on their day but lack control and discipline at crucial times
south cardiff im yet to see a game or have heard of players out there so cannot comment
Cheers
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Originally Posted by Sideline
do agree with that, few keys I see below:
Belswans- are a quick side that play on the counter attack, Ludlow? think that's his name! Wow he can play
wallsend- exp to guide them around- gazzard- still controls the show on the field
Kahibah- absolute class side, iffield in the middles work load is phenomenal, natural leader at the back to steer the ship
stags- Roberts is there key player up front and found the next on the weekend according to the stats, few locals came back ive heard with NPL exp, results???
cookers- mixture of youth with a few old heads, can see them improving- young coaching staff- may have future plans in place?
lakes- $$ and good players make them the side to beat IMO
southy- will compete on the day- as you can see with the result against wallsend
thornotn- macca! wow this kid can play
predictions for the weekend?
They weren't with promotion from ZPL to NEWFM, so id assume not in the next restructure. The primary focus will be on facilities etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSam
What a statement that is. Basically we don't care if your shit as long as you have a ground we like, instead of having the best teams and encouraging and working with them to improve their ground.Quote:
Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
It's sad but it's true though. Look at Kahibah for example, I think they won maybe a hand full of games over two years and got promoted both years. It comes down to meeting criteria.Quote:
Originally Posted by onlooker
What with a tempory fence ?Quote:
Originally Posted by lafootball
That's the reality mate. Its a statement borne of experience. Not saying its right, but its the way it has been with 'promotion' from ZPL to NEWFM, different associations run them and have different criteria, so results are not he most important element.Quote:
Originally Posted by onlooker
Cooks Hill beat Thornton 2-1 in 1sts
0-1 to C/Hill @ HT.Quote:
Originally Posted by BP Super Dynamos
23s Thornton 2 v C/Hill 1 (0-0)
19s Thornton 2 v C/Hill 3 (0-3)
17s Thornton 0 v C/Hill 6 (0-3)
Thanks for the team sheets Ty :)
Kahibah V Wallsend
17's - 1-3 Wallsend
19's - 2-0 Kahibah
23'- 1-1
1st - 3-1 Kahibah
Go AWAY- good result for Kahibah!
Stags- wow what is going on there? heard something about the 22s coach giving it to the players
Cooks Hill- good result against an inform thornton
Lakes, Belswans, Kahibah and Wallsend are the established top 4- and I believe it will remain in that order
going off the weekend results Stags in big trouble?
Havnt seen results, what was stags score ? :(
lost 4-2 against singoQuote:
Originally Posted by GO AWAY
Play Kahibah on the weekend at home, your a local GO AWAY? could possibly do with the support and a few old boyz!
WAS a local, not no more, too busy watching my son play same day as the stags these days and on other side of the lake.
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Originally Posted by GO AWAY
Ahkk new people in charge out there this year? locals going back to play?
Assuming he plays NPL? Venture back to the stags and help the old club out ;) im sure you would love to see him in blue and yellow?
3 locals who were NPL 22s this year/last year have already come back, it's a long process, they are still dealing with the problems of previous years 'management'.
The Stags will come good though, can't wait for 2017.
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Originally Posted by The Postman
Rebuilding takes it time, glad that the club is trying to do it, just need the right coaches to do it? TJ is there at present I think?
Lower coaches also play an important role in the rebuilding process
few locals and a few old heads and the club will go forward
With all due respect Postman, unless their are some radical changes in club protocol and coaching staff, i can't see much changing.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Postman
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Originally Posted by The Baby Piglet
Not a fan of the current regime out there? Have heard the club is turning it around off the field?
TJ seems to be doing better? Not sure who the 22s coach is, older guy, replaced the younger guy from last year or was he sacked, 19s results seemed worse and he retained the job? postman/ GO AWAY can you confirm?
19s coach I've heard is a character and results seems to show that, 17s coach is a legend of the club
Cessnock v Thornton @ Turner Park
1st - 2-1 to Thornton
Res - 3-3 after Thornton were leading 3-1 with 15 to go
19's and 17's both went to Cessnock
Cessnock first grade are very ordinary. Plenty of 20 something year olds masquerading as footballers. Their defence is reasonable, but their attack is clueless. I think they had one shot on target and that was courtesy of a penalty. Thornton made hard work of the match despite dominating for the majority
Good effort today from the young gunners up against the leaders in lakes,
Checking the results from the weekend... Kahibah battered the stags late, Gumps has those boys rock hard fit, what is going on at the Stags? 5/6 poor results on the trot and the fixtures coming up don't look much better for them, was at the game and seen a few local players from NPL chatting- one in particular to a current assistant coach.... is something going to happen there, also seen a couple of notable coaches and assistant coaches from the current comp and a former stags coach there watching???????
Lakes and wallsend both getting the business done... Cookers on the slide? whats going on there, seem to have a decent squad from what ive seen but the team sheet on the weekend had a few names that seemed unfamiliar so might of had a couple out?
Noticed Gumps didn't play vs the stags? injured or resting up for the bigger fish?
Stags seem to be looking towards future from the outside looking in. Cooks Hill haven't hit form for a few weeks and season seems to be fading away quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSam
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Originally Posted by NewyTy
Reason for this at the cookers Ty? Assuming you would have some info on this? is it a happy camp at cooks hill?
With the stags that might be the way too go with no relegation etc, maybe those coaches there on the weekend are lining up for the job? im sure you might know one of them.....
I also saw a current Jets Goalkeeping Coach there, he must be coming back also.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSam
Why can't local blokes who love the Stags go and watch their mates play and support the club without someone trying to insinuate something.
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Originally Posted by The Postman
Just seeing what is out there Postman, one current coach at other club was talking to a fairly big name player (Who hasn't played for a few years due to injury) and I overheard part of the chat, seems as though he is keen to play for fellow said person...
People at this club surely understand that the current results aren't the best and coaches seem to be interested in the gig
I'm not going to say Cookers is an unhappy camp. We're in a decent spot but there's a couple of players I feel aren't doing the job at the moment. Personal opinion. I feel like it's a general attitude thing with Cooks Hill from top to bottom. Hoping I'm not accused of airing dirty laundry but in my mind, clubs like Kahibah, Singleton and mostly Wallsend just have a better atmosphere and club environment. No players were left at Cooks Hill on Saturday to help back up, yesterday at Wallsend there was most of the 19's team. Big difference.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigSam
It's the only thing I dislike about the club. It comes with age and as the club is only 20 years old it's hard to create that. On the field the future looks good. Finals is done for this year though.
And yes I maybe know which coach you might be talking about but as Postman said, they're free to go and watch. The Thi g is with the Stags is that even if you leave the club, you never really leave. Trying to say that their former coaches and players are normally very supportive. I wouldn't read too much into who's watching the games.
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Originally Posted by NewyTy
I think if you look at most clubs around town its a small group that help pack up the ground etc, something players don't often do, often left to the committee and volunteers to pick up the scraps of an afternoon....
Are you suggesting you are not happy with the current staff at present?
Do agree with that and the stags, players of past and present seem to be active, seems as though he has some following as he took players from one club to play at another- which coaches do I guess.
I believe in treating them right, as you never know who might want to come back, experience or not, if they have some players behind them give them a go
GO AWAY- did you watch the stags on sunday? apparently a few old boys up on the hill