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Can I just ask why they changed the old system and how the new one is better?
Im just glad its randomly drawn for the 1st rounds again.
I quite like the new one... I think it works much better.
Some interesting match ups there. New Lambton vs New Lambton and Swansea vs Belswans.
its better because the old one wasn't at all fair for newfm and nbn teams.
Zone league teams got a way easyier run to Coffs then Newfm.
Always 2 zone league teams then 2 nbn teams at coffs. Then a random draw could have placed 2 nbn teams on the same side of the draw meaning a good chance of our best not representing nothern. I am a big fan of zpl and there is some quality in it but its probably not worthy of representing Nothern new south wales.
This way is much fairer for the Nbn and Newfm teams. If a zone league team can knock them off then they deserve to be there but they shouldn't get a 'free ride' like they got before.
Just looking at it though. Lower zone leagues half are guaranteed two games.
Third round realistically should be nearly all Npl.
I understand about who represents Nnsw but isn't it the beauty of the cup?
By third round Npl again will be taking the majority of income through games played at their grounds.
If you want a fair draw why not include all and if Magic draw New Lambton FC then throw them a bone and have the game home for New Lambton.
No where in the world are teams just in one hat, not even FA cup. EPL teams dont come into that until Rd.3 or 4.
Going about it your way, A-league teams shouldn't get a later entry either. Could have Melbourne Victory playing against Hunter Simba (old rivals i hear!)
Seems like there are some L3 teams missing... I thought every team was involved?
And Belmont Tingira in?
I thought it might have just been the new teams in L3 not involved but Cooks Hill only have one team and i assume its the NEWFM one?
Some good local matchups in the First Round too. Its pretty cool that New Lambton FC's (ZL3) first ever competitive game will be against the New Lambton Eagles FC.
I too prefer the new style draw. We have made it to Coffs twice in the past with the old system, but this new one allow the best teams to represent NNSWF in that tournament.
Ah ok, that makes sense.
Cooks Hill L3 were involved last year weren't they? I swear i watched them out at Morisset?
Has that rule come in this season?
Those two Bero's are completely different clubs.
They're both in the cup.
If teams are from the 1 club only can compete has to be the highest team
Mayfield Seniors/Juniors Separate Clubs as with Bero, New Lambton, Dudley and Charlestown now that Azzurri or CCB have broken away from the juniors
Anyone willing to tip an upset in the first round?
Belmont Swansea v Swansea
Newy Uni v Wallsend FC
Cooks Hill v Barnsley United
Westlake v Kahibah
Plattsburg Maryland v Cardiff City
New Lambton Eagles v New Lambton FC
Merewhether v Kotara FC
Beresfield United Senior v Warners Bay FC
Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns
Toronto Awaba v Garden Suburbs
Stockton Sharks v Dudley Redhead Senior
Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City
Kurri Kurri Senior v Mayfield United Junior
Hunter Simba v Morriset United FC
Beresfeild Junior v West Wallsend
Muswelbrook v Singelton Strikers
Charlestown Junior v RAAF Williamtown
Mayfield United Senior v Dudley Redhead United
Tenambit v Medowie
Thornton v Cessnock
Jesmond v Bye
I have to disagree Imyourhero as I think the Bye will beat Jesmond LOL
Bye out of form, tipping the upset.
Actually I think with the format for this year we will finally get to see whether NEWFM teams are better than ZPL teams as we will see a few match ups which couldn't happen in previous years of the State cup.
My fearless predictions are:
Belmont Swansea v Swansea
Newy Uni v Wallsend FC
Cooks Hill v Barnsley United
Westlake v Kahibah
Plattsburg Maryland v Cardiff City
New Lambton Eagles v New Lambton FC
Merewether v Kotara FC
Beresfield United Senior v Warners Bay FC
Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns
Toronto Awaba v Garden Suburbs - UPSET!
Stockton Sharks v Dudley Redhead Senior
Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City - UPSET!
Kurri Kurri Senior v Mayfield United Junior
Hunter Simba v Morriset United FC
Beresfeild Junior v West Wallsend - UPSET!
Muswelbrook v Singelton Strikers
Charlestown Junior v RAAF Williamtown
Mayfield United Senior v Dudley Redhead United
Tenambit v Medowie
Thornton v Cessnock
Jesmond v Bye
This weekend at the Home of Football
Saturday 21st
Field 1
10.00 - Beresfield United Senior SFC v Warners Bay FC
12.00 - Merewether Advance SFC v Kotara South FC
2.00 - Plattsburg Maryland FC v Cardiff City FC
4.00 - Cooks Hill United FC v Barnsley United Senior SC
6.00 - Belmont Swansea United SFC v Swansea FC
Field 2
10.30 - Belmont Tingara FC v Newcastle Suns FC
12.30 - New Lambton Eagles FC v New Lambton FC
2.30 - Westlakes Wildcats FC v Kahibah FC
4.30 - Toronto Awaba FC v Garden Suburb FC
6.30 - Newcastle Uni Mens FC v Wallsend FC
Sunday 22nd
Field 1
10.00 - Stockton Sharks FC v Dudley Redhead SFC
12.00 - Kurri Kurri Senior SC v Mayfield United Junior SFC
2.00 - Charlestown Junior FC v RAAF Williamtown
4.00 - Mayfield United Senior FC v Dudley Redhead United FC
6.00 - Beresfield FC v West Wallsend SFC
Field 2
10.30 - Hunter Simba FC v Morriset United FC
12.30 - Tenambit Sharks FC v Medowie FC
2.30 - Musswellbrook FC v Singleton Strikers FC
4.30 - Thornton Redbacks FC v Cessnock City Hornets FC
6.30 - Valentine FC v Lake Macquarie City FC
I expect alot of upsets this weekend
Whole lot of Derbies
New Lambton v New Lambton
Swansea v Belswans
Cessnock v Thornton
And Valo v Lakes should give a good idea who will set the pace in NewFM this year.
Suns will be playing Magic U19's in a trial instead of Belmont Tingara... BT have forfeited... Round 2 FFA Cup Olympic Vs Suns...
Well it was discovered this afternoon i think that belmont tingara and Valentine FC are run by the same club/committee so were actually ineligible to compete in the first place... ground was booked by Suns so organising a trial was the way to go so they didnt lose the $$$ for booking.
Was said with my tongue firmly in my cheek, taking the piss from NNSW themselves :gent:
http://nnsw.footballfives.com.au/the-facility/
I'll take Swansea to upset Belswans