The clubs won’t have a say, NNSWF would look a bit dopey if the played a few kick and giggle games and not their premier competition
The clubs won’t have a say, NNSWF would look a bit dopey if the played a few kick and giggle games and not their premier competition
All competitions will be played in some form. No level in this area will get a priority. But as for crowds I can't see there being any allowed anytime soon. Will be just players playing and going home at all levels BARTV will be everyone's best friend. But there would be some very nervous clubs that have used up all this seasons rego money on last years expenses and also those heavily reliant on sponsors dollars which more than likely wont come in for at least this season. Hopefully a good thing to come out of this will be the amount of money spent on players and coaches will have to be significantly reduced, lets hope it has long term effect and the NPL youth parents can get a nice reduction in future years fees.
There is a distinct possibility that a couple of the clubs that have been living on the edge each season may go under.
Don’t be fooled, most clubs do this
In the Newy Herald today it says Northern are aiming for kick off in early July at the earliest
One round starting in July gets it all finished before Cricket
Could work with some midweek fixtures Alton, otherwise we would need cricket to start a few weeks late. Historically C&S cricket has started on the second Saturday in October. July 5 to October 11 is only a 15 week window, plus the restrictions are in place until June 28 at the moment before you can start training or anything. I can't see them lifting restrictions on June 28 and kicking the comp off 7 or 8 days later.
Fingers crossed the cricket competitions will push their start back to November
Newcastle Rugby league has released July 18 as their tentative date for their season to kick off.
Surely Northern could release a possible start date, to give everyone something to look forward to
Lots of guesstimates still flying around this forum. I've been a little busy and missed some of the action. 4 July return end late October according to a meeting that was conducted this week apparently between NNSWF and all NPL Clubs and NL1 /WPL. Games behind closed doors at worst, maybe minimal crowds depends on Govt social gathering but don't expect more than 50 before September. What doesn't seem common knowledge is the groundswell of negativity pointed at NNSWF by NPL clubs who have petitioned the AAFC who are saying that they cannot afford to play without a gate or canteen and alcohol revenue. ALL bar Edgey said they could not afford it, one said it will end them. ALL though want Youth to proceed. Not because of some last minute care, but because most have spent the Youth Regos on 2019 /20 expenses. Even if Senior players play for nothing, NPL clubs cannot refund parents. Too many clubs for too long siphoning Youth Regos to pay overpaid players has come back to haunt them. Even if Senior NPL is cancelled and Youth proceeds, NNSWF will be forced to conduct viability audits. Council also whilst ever NL1 and WPL teams circle and demand to share grounds. Insolvent brands will have no legs to stand on. When the Senior v Youth question was put to NL1 teams, one spoke up about the negative impact whilst 2 metro teams said they would be able to proceed with Seniors and Youth and with full refunds if cancelled. Player wages in NL1 seem to be the new manageable standard for amateur players in NPL going forward. A free rego and a win bonus is about all that the economy can afford. No more sign on fees and small mortgage repayment for ex A League players or average local players. Community/Junior football. All very uncertain. Social distancing is not palatable to Mums and Dad's and impossible if less than 50 at a local park.
Started so well and then lost it putting all thoughts into one paragraph. I broke it up into different areas but still have questions on your thoughts
I thought everyone knew this.
Have Northern said this or is this your thoughts? Northern won't necessarily like what it finds.Even if Senior NPL is cancelled and Youth proceeds, NNSWF will be forced to conduct viability audits.
What? Council will be forced to conduct viability audits?Council also whilst ever NL1 and WPL teams circle and demand to share grounds.
Metro teams?whilst 2 metro teams said they would be able to proceed with Seniors and Youth and with full refunds if cancelled.
Hard to see the NPL and local football being played for months. The NRL is looking to start on May 28, although they are going to have to compete under heavy health and safety guidelines. The NRL is basically going to quarantine players this is something local football can't.
Heard from last week's meeting between the clubs and Northern, that at least 3 NPL clubs are wanting the season cancelled, due to no gate or canteen takings they won't be able to meet player payments.
Why don't the clubs finally band together and say to the players, sorry but with no crowds, so no revenue coming in, plus it's very doubtful that a lot of sponsors may meet their obligations, there will be no player payments this, season and we will go back to the status quo next year.
Let the ones who don't like it sit this, season out and they can come back next year.
It will quickly show the clubs which players that they really want board at their clubs
How can you expect players and coaches to train 3 times a week and play on the weekend and not get paid for it
As for the volunteers who turn up to see there mates at games that now cant go it will be like going to work for them.
Its local football if crowds cant go its a waste of time playing.
Who will pay for the referees