Didn't see game ,Olympic 2 lakes 2
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Didn't see game ,Olympic 2 lakes 2
No relegation breeds poor sides, there will be plenty of this this season,Quote:
Originally Posted by mervan
Agreed.
I can see their point to a degree. That stability will allow clubs to put in place various measures and hopefully some of the money spent on player wages to avoid relegation could be spent on facilities and infrastructure and programs.
Whether this happens or not, only time will tell.
I feel for clubs in NEWFM, without the incentive of promotion, there isn't much drive for players or clubs to improve. 3 years is a long time. With 3 years between another shot at promotion (and even then it is based on criteria) I fear for some of these clubs. And I think the gap between them, will get bigger.
Azzuri 4 Killarney Vale 1
U20 1-1
u18 2-0
Josh small to Azzuri
Did Maguire play and is Matt Tull still at Azzurri.Not a bad result as Killarney romped in last yearQuote:
Originally Posted by GO AWAY
Yes Maguire played as did Tully.
Archbold, Cascioroli and Mcsorley didn't play.
Was Killarney Vales first hit out, so not reading much in to it, 20s game was a better game, Killarney pressed high all game, where first grade seem to let us play out from the back, very different styles from them across two grades.
Grand final at Mcdonald Jones stadium... whats everyones thoughts?
Initial thoughts are it is a huge waste of money on northern's behalf..reduced atmosphere, pitch ripped up from a season of league and increased cost..Doesn't seem to make sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
devastatingQuote:
Originally Posted by idontwannaplaywithhowey
how do we get Dominos pizza in now?
Could lack a bit of atmosphere but credit for trying something new, $15 entry could deter a few
Most likely attract a bigger crowd then the Jets! :)
I obviously don't speak for everyone but as a player i love the idea of having the grand final at McDonald Jones Stadium. you can say what you want about atmosphere, money etc. but at the end of the day playing a grand final at the stadium would be a dream come true for nearly every player in npl, especially those in the U-18s and U-20s.
I think it's great for trying to increase the professionalism of the league. The experience to play at the stadium would be a great experience for players and clubs.
Not so great for spending, I assume, a lot of money to hire out the stadium. Money that could probably be better spent. But, it is our premier competition and idk, can give it a shot and see how it goes.
There's still something about walking into Wanderers oval and seeing the grass perfectly mowed and rolled, grandstand packed, your club support on the hill and walking out to a sea of people.
You add some aspects of atmosphere, but take away just as many.
At least people can't complain about clubs getting all the proceeds.
I think it would get more people at the game than would normally go. How many people go to the real NRL GF that don't go to a game all year? In the paper it said that the gate takings should cover most of the cost, so shouldn't be too much out of northerns pockets. Only Magic (or Edgy) lose from it really but they'll get the new fm GF now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
I hope they set up like they did for the Olyroos game there a few years back. Close the whole Eastern stand and just have the Lower Western and both Hills open.
That's what they are doingQuote:
Originally Posted by Premy
That's what they did for local rugby league grand final and there was quite a good atmosphere in there.
The big advantage i think is the corporate boxes. Most of these were taken for Rugby League, i cant see why it wouldn't be the same.
I know its probably not as financially as good but i think numbers will increase which, is in the long run, is more important i think!
I'll tell you why it won't be the same. For years the rugby league grand final was getting between 8-10k as opposed to the npl getting 3-5kQuote:
Originally Posted by leftrightout
It's a terrible idea. As much as I dislike magic, they have the facilities to put on a good day
Other thing to note is they talking about night time KO
Early september being outside at night isnt exactly family friendly weather
Yeah you will get your tragics but think they would get more blow ins holding.it on a Sunday arvo rather than a Saturday night
i think its a good idea having the opportunity to play on #1 ground...butQuote:
Originally Posted by magician
NNSWF should charge $5 entry flat, rather than $15, keep in mind the beers and food will be exorbitant to other venues in NPL. A family of 4 will dish out easy $100 for entry 4x drinks 4x chips.
my tip- BARTV will be the winner here, viewing will go through the roof, i can see NNSWF charging for subscription for viewing like the mundine fight, not to lose out.
Any views on this years fees - these are for Seniors only at NPL and NL1 clubs, cheapest first:
$0 - Maitland????
$170 - magic and weston (assume doesn't include gear?)
$350 - Singleton
$490 - Cessnock and Buds
$600 - Belswans
$650 - Stags and South Cardiff
$675 - Thornton
$720 - Kahibah
$750 - Lakes
$800 - Wallsend
$950 - Valo - reliable source says an extra $300 for gear plus a $150 sponsorship levy - clearly funding players to get them into the Top 4 this year?
Hamilton and West Wallsend - no packages?? Hamilton probably organised but with the start of the comp only 2 weeks away, suggests that Westy are all over the shop
Happy for others to update/correct but thats a massive cost to play at Wallsend in NL1 and Valo in NPL
no supporters on one side of the stadium, will be an atmosphere killer. plus sitting on the eastern side with a cap is much warmer in september than sitting on the western side which can be freezing on the warmest days.
AR on that side of the field will have a great day with no supporters to deal with.
a local ground (edgy, magic, lakes) would be a much better option.
will taking the game to MJS attract new supporters to the GF? i dont think so. entry fee will turn ppl off and overpriced food.
we really need another ground similar to #2 or the old breakers stadium. 10-15000 capacity boutique stadium. nnswf missed a great opportunity for the speers point facility to be utilised for these types of matches
Are you talking First Grade Rego?Quote:
Originally Posted by Park the bus!
If most football fans think it will be good game they will go, regardless of where it's heldQuote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
I don't think first grade pay, unless your 18 and dads loadedQuote:
Originally Posted by The Magician
How much is LambtonQuote:
Originally Posted by Park the bus!
Lambton is $170 alsoQuote:
Originally Posted by mervan
These are all for 18s/20s/1sts in NPL and 19s/23s/1sts in NL1
$800 for Wallsend is correct for our seniors, but that includes all of the gear. If anyone would like to know what we include in that cost please feel free to contact me via personal message.
Also keep in mind we don't take a cent to prop up our NL1 from our Junior club, WPL or ZL1 regos unlike some clubs.
800 is over the top, you can get a golf membership for thatQuote:
Originally Posted by dan
If people want to pay that to play for Wallsend, or for anyone, good for them.
Are you suggesting that neither club have set rego fees?Quote:
Originally Posted by Park the bus!
Bet your Golf Membership doesn't come with the equipment to play Golf like Wallsend's Registration does and the dress code to attend the fixture in right apparel.Quote:
Originally Posted by mervan
I am not involved with Wallsend in anyway
Wallsend give you boots, shin pads, socks, shorts, skins? That's impressive!Quote:
Originally Posted by Swanky
Unless you are going to list everything included, this is like putting up the price of the standard model car v's one with all the bells and whistles. Wallsend include all gear and I have talked to players at Thornton and their rego covers their playing and training kits as well as some club functions. Easy to tell which is just money and which includes gear, if you look at the teams and they don't have squad numbers then playing and training gear is probably not included.Quote:
Originally Posted by Park the bus!
No it means that neither Club has set up the online registration packed for players - they would have already set their fees I would have thought either later last year or early this yearQuote:
Originally Posted by EH9
Clearly some clubs put up a basic online rego pack hence the lower fees and then charge an additional fee for the extras. Of the clubs listed 8 are at $600 or more which you would think includes all the trimmings. Cessnock, Singo and Buds, perhaps they are subsidised and then Maitland, Magic and Weston well who knowsQuote:
Originally Posted by Local Rules
$800 to play at the dog trackQuote:
Originally Posted by Park the bus!
nice. This is how it should be.Quote:
Originally Posted by dan
Lambton 0 magic 1
Magic very physical, magic the better in the first half, lambton dominated the game in the second.
Ruben needs to find a midfield, magic had about 7 yellows, probably would not have finished with the full quota if it was a normal game.
Maitland 2-2 Olympic.
What is going on at Olympic. A draw with Lakes last week and Maitland today ?