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    The same Charlestown Azzuri that had a Wpl side but cut the program only weeks out from the season leaving alot of the girls with no where to play? Seems about right

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    Quote Originally Posted by Goatscheese View Post
    Are you going with them?


    Also I never understood why you called yourself Llamas when it is the Merewether Eagles.
    Llama's came from a fever induced dream Cass had.....
    Yes will be involved, but staying on as Pres at Merewether for this year at least.

    Also current Azzuri board does not bear much relationship with that of 8+ years ago.

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    Quote Originally Posted by late_to_the_game View Post
    Llama's came from a fever induced dream Cass had.....
    Yes will be involved, but staying on as Pres at Merewether for this year at least.

    Also current Azzuri board does not bear much relationship with that of 8+ years ago.
    Rumours everywhere had Merewether WPL going to Jaffas. Was this something being considered that fell through or just people making guesses as to what they thought the most logical step would be?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aegon View Post
    Rumours everywhere had Merewether WPL going to Jaffas. Was this something being considered that fell through or just people making guesses as to what they thought the most logical step would be?
    Hey Aegon,

    Funny u say this as today I was told New Lambton WPL were being linked to Jaffas for next season. I couldn’t see this but the more you think about it...

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    Hey Aegon,

    Funny u say this as today I was told New Lambton WPL were being linked to Jaffas for next season. I couldn’t see this but the more you think about it...

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    Likely NL will now get 8 games at Arthur Edden, but zero chance of them joining Jaffas. NL are too aspirational to do that. We had 4 game days scheduled there, I am assuming they will take them over.
    Council decided 8 womens game days were what the field could handle in addition to Jaffas Senior and Youth.
    So NNSW gave NL 4 and Merewether 4...
    At some point if Jaffas does apply for the WNPL, NL could have a problem.
    Last edited by late_to_the_game; 15-02-2021 at 10:16 PM.

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    Merewether did have discussions with Jaffa's, and it could have worked well if NCC could have helped with training facilities. When you bring in the womens programs you are nearly doubling the number of teams at the club. Chris S is a very good guy to deal with.
    Merewether has been turning away all age teams for years to manage the load on the fields, now we will say yes to fill the gap. We have added at least 2 teams so far. Merewether has about 500 interdistrict players.
    Last edited by late_to_the_game; 15-02-2021 at 10:17 PM.

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    Have heard Maitland are having similar headaches to other clubs who bring in WPL.
    Not enough training facilities to cater for everyone. Surely this is a problem council needs to address

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hurricane View Post
    Have heard Maitland are having similar headaches to other clubs who bring in WPL.
    Not enough training facilities to cater for everyone. Surely this is a problem council needs to address
    Why, they should have thought of that before bringing them in. Lots of other clubs looking for more space for players that get told thats their problem.

    Next they will complain there is too much wear and tear on the pitch.

    Or did they just bring the women in to use as a bargaining chip to enhance their facilities?

    Every club, community through NPL has ground space issues. If you knowingly outgrow your capacity, thats not everyone else's problem. Divert some of the player payments into upgrades, dont stick your hand out and expect council to fix it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by late_to_the_game View Post
    Merewether did have discussions with Jaffa's, and it could have worked well if NCC could have helped with training facilities. When you bring in the womens programs you are nearly doubling the number of teams at the club. Chris S is a very good guy to deal with.
    Merewether has been turning away all age teams for years to manage the load on the fields, now we will say yes to fill the gap. We have added at least 2 teams so far. Merewether has about 500 interdistrict players.
    Thanks for the response, appreciate the openness.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hurricane View Post
    Have heard Maitland are having similar headaches to other clubs who bring in WPL.
    Not enough training facilities to cater for everyone. Surely this is a problem council needs to address
    It’s a juggling act sometimes with late changes to what part of the field we train on but it hasn’t been too bad. Currently have plenty of room behind maitland hospital ( which has no lights so will be on the move once it gets dark earlier think we are heading to maitland park), have secured one night a week at another clubs ground to help with the load.

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    Quote Originally Posted by onlooker View Post
    It’s a juggling act sometimes with late changes to what part of the field we train on but it hasn’t been too bad. Currently have plenty of room behind maitland hospital ( which has no lights so will be on the move once it gets dark earlier think we are heading to maitland park), have secured one night a week at another clubs ground to help with the load.
    Think Touch Football use Maitland Park most nights of the week for their competitions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sammydog View Post
    Or did they just bring the women in to use as a bargaining chip to enhance their facilities?
    I dare say that would've been part of the consideration, all that Women's World Cup Grant money to soon be flooding in

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnno View Post
    Think Touch Football use Maitland Park most nights of the week for their competitions.
    Yeah I think that’s why we currently are behind the hospital training, and I think the finer details are still being worked out for the eventual move over..

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    Due to two players being offered Jets Academy spots Azzuri/Merewether U15 Grand Final winning team is looking for two players. If interested check out the Azzuri facebook page for details.

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    Due to late player movement Maitland WPL U/17’s are in search of a GK. If you know of someone who is interested get them to contact me on 0421646037. Cheers Cal

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    So there was a question in the NPL thread looking for predicted table at the end of the year. Anyone game to go on the record with their WPL 1st grade predictions?

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    Quote Originally Posted by late_to_the_game View Post
    So there was a question in the NPL thread looking for predicted table at the end of the year. Anyone game to go on the record with their WPL 1st grade predictions?
    1. Broadmeadow Magic
    2. Newcastle Olympic
    3. Adamstown
    4. Maitland
    5. Charlestown
    6. Warners Bay
    7. Mid North Coast
    8. New Lambton

    my predictions above, new to the world of WPL football so ill just have to wait and see how she pans out. I think Maitland will be the dark horse this year since taking over the licence from Thornton

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    Quote Originally Posted by late_to_the_game View Post
    So there was a question in the NPL thread looking for predicted table at the end of the year. Anyone game to go on the record with their WPL 1st grade predictions?
    1. Olympic
    2. Charlestown
    3. Maitland
    4. Magic
    5. Adamstown
    6. Middies
    7. Warners Bay
    8. New Lambton

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    What's happened to New Lambton? Won the comp in 2019 but have completely nose dived?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aegon View Post
    What's happened to New Lambton? Won the comp in 2019 but have completely nose dived?
    Hi Aegon,

    It’s been tough on New Lambton. They lost their coaches, then their best players when Olympic and Magic came into the comp.

    The new coach is pretty inexperienced at WPL level but is doing their best with what they have.

    It’s the same old problem for New Lambton, do great work developing players but can’t compete with those NPL clubs when they decide they want to get involved in WPL as well.

    It will be a tough season for the Eagles.

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