I don't understand, they have had all year to make the four now your upset because they need to play the last game, doesn't make sence, good luck to those that got the runs on the board when required
I don't understand, they have had all year to make the four now your upset because they need to play the last game, doesn't make sence, good luck to those that got the runs on the board when required
FR the solution to these issues is for you to share your wisdom with drainage solutions at grounds. The more grounds that drain better the more games played which puts an end to the arguments.Originally Posted by ForeverRed
To have a comp and not have games played is a ****ing farce and Northern should be ashamed that theie elite comp for the stars of tomorrow is such a joke.
Double point round FFS How is that fair???
Exactly , lambton now have received seven points for one win , this is suppose to be elite comp .
Either all washouts have to be played , or all washouts get a draw it can't differ from round to round.
Fr I'm sure you'd be blowing up if South Cardiff were the ones that copped it, these boys trained since before Xmas, to get this thrown at them is a joke
I think people should put letters into NNSWF about all this !! Lambton should be ashamed of what they have done !! They only did it because they knew the CCB boys would win the game & go into finals !!
& I agree with Go Away if it was your son or club you would be upset as well FR !!
Talk to your committee, there the ones who ALL agreed, I repeat, ALL agreed not to do replays, as for me blowing up about semis, not a chance, I actually put forward that development teams shouldn't have semis, this I still believe
Correct & most NPL Clubs agreed no replays due to the wear and tear already imposed on their grounds in a year across the 7 grades. It all comes down to individual clubs investing some coin into their pitches and not just their 1st Grade squad. What clubs as of today still have adequate pitches? Very few....
Just clarifying this point FR.
Up to what age do you view the no semis for kids thing as being acceptable.
ie If you were dictator on this what would you decide
Just shows how shortsighted and how much self interest there is in the committees of clubs.
Players in this country don't play enough games for their development as footballers anyway and here you have clubs showing little interest in actually playing football which after all as a FOOTBALL CLUB is their purpose and would rather have wash outs to preserve their patch of grass which in under a month won't be used for a few months anyway
I see NPL youth teams as development only, no play offs at all, yes it's the Australian way to have play offs but it stops a lot of bickering about who's the best etc etc and it stops clubs from signing every tom dick and Harry for their kids teams, have games during the season and train all year round, it works in all the best academy leagues in the world , why not here
I'll agree, it's a development league for both the players, and referees. Why hasn't anyone blown up that for the elite comp, you have local referees reffing all youth NPL games and not state league refs?
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Lawrie Out
Similar to how the U/17 fixture in last years NBN was refereed by non-State League referees? Non-issue really. The referees that get selected to referee these games, have generally proven themselves and their association see's potential and this is one way of testing them at a new level/setting.
That's my point, it's a development league, so that shouldn't really be worried too much about finals etc.
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Lawrie Out
Slightly off topic but can anyone tell me the name of the young fella from Jaffas (pretty sure he was playing 22's) who recently got a scholarship to a college in America (Philadelphia I think).
Ta.
Don't disagree that they shouldn't be playing all year round.
To me it should be a goal of the code to encroach on the other codes seasons.
Do disagree on the lack of competition aspect to it. Life is a competition. The kids have to get used to it.
They are already shielded from it at in younger age groups by these ages it is high time they had to deal with it.
The left wing socialist everyone gets a prize crap for competing will be the death nell of this country and our proud sporting history. At younger ages the kids need to learn the skills of the game. At these ages they need to be introduced to being competitive.
It will come in handy as they get older or else we will have far too many of these social basketcases in society who can not handle anything not running their way in life
Runs get put on the board over 20 games, my point is, it should be either teams get a point all year round in case of a washout, all teams get to play six point games, or semis are on hold, until all teams have played there games, especially since that last game had a bearing on the season.
Lambton were informed of impending rain by NNSW on friday, and all games with semi final aspirants were to be prioritised, they made no attempt to play or move the game, knowing NNSW would put it in too hard basket and just give each team a point, therefore getting their 17s in the semis.
Also if you took an interest in your younger teams fr, you would see that CCB were in the four all year, except some six point washouts elevated a few teams, including Lambton.
It's a new competition, new concept, there was always going to be teething problems, hopefully at our next club meeting things can be ironed our
Yes, I see you guys have learned already and are holding trials at the same time as other clubs this year. Not after everyone else like last year. That will make a difference, also all the Lakes kids now looking for homes.
Things are changing slowly for you guys. Good luck
I haven't really kept up with this comp at all but if this is the case, it is a disgrace. If the fed sets a precedent on how to handle something in one case, they have to stick to their guns for every single scenario from then on.
OK
Setting a precedent is one thing WLG how exactly are these double point games even remotely fair??
When the sides could be playing contrasting quality of opponents a positive result in the double points game can see a side shoot up above their rightful place and handicap another side who had an off day.
Absolute farcial
Further to this, received following in an email from NNSWF yesterday afternoon, I assume this email went to all parents of current NPL Youth player ?? They must have had quite a few enquiries for them to act.
"The Parent
National Premier Leagues – Youth Players
Northern NSW Football has been advised that a number of our National Premier Leagues clubs are charging parents a non-refundable player registration / clothing deposit to confirm their child’s place in teams competing in the 2015 National Premier Leagues – Youth.
Please be advised that this practice is not permitted by Northern NSW Football and that all National Premier Leagues clubs have been advised they cannot charge a non-refundable fee for 2015 player registrations / clothing.
Parents are encouraged to contact Northern NSW Football in the event that an National Premier Leagues club is not adhering to this directive."
I know I received a letter asking my son to stay at his club and he was happy to stay there.
Its a tough one, clubs want to secure players they want to keep and then you have parents that want to shop kids around, I presume for bigger $$$$, sorry thats my cynical side.
I dont have an issue approaching current players and wanting to secure them, but what about the poaching ??? not sure how to handle that.
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