Sth Cardiff looked good against Charlestown 15s on the weekend,especially early in the match. Should be a threat this season.
Sth Cardiff looked good against Charlestown 15s on the weekend,especially early in the match. Should be a threat this season.
Seems like most clubs have strengthened in most age groups, as would be expected.Originally Posted by Wild Brew
I expect a closer comp in all grades, perhaps with the exception of Maitland, who look to be a little light on in 13s and 14s
gone off early.............a threat........well its good to be confident. As I said southy were a lot better than last year..............a LOT better. Keeper makes a big difference. But it was only a trial and lots of things will change throughout the season.
Im still thinking Southy 15's wont be in semi final contention.
Might be a bit early to expect much from Sth Cardiff 15s or any other grade. Charlestown, however, look like they might be below the form they showed at the end of last year. But obviously still early.
Tips for this season!
Emerging Jets to be in the mix in younger ages but really struggle in 15s and 17s. Magic and Olympic to battle out the 15s. Sth Cardiff and Jaffas to be big improvers across the board. Maitland to struggle.
its a bit early to read to much into any thing, I know at CCB 15's 6 new players and trials are very much about working out where those 6 new players best fit into team dynamics. From what I have seen, which is limited Weston seem to be big improver's. As always Olympic and Magic will be strong.
EJ's in lowers ages are certainly more technically advanced so look forward to that transposing into game play ( although it is about development)
Interested in how Jaffa's are progressing, why do you see them as big improvers ???
Last edited by Why Blue; 26-02-2015 at 09:57 AM.
No need for concern MT, just saying that trials have been used as that............trial to see where and how new players fit. Dont worry CCB 15 will be ok.
That said I am expecting teams like magic and weston to be big improver's, Southy have already shown they have improved, word from Buds is that they expect semi finals no less, I'm sure Olympic still believe they will dominate again
So great .........should be a great comp
Last edited by Why Blue; 26-02-2015 at 11:08 AM.
So wrong, no one priority is development, progressing kids into top 3 senior grades is the achievement, keep your trophies to yourself
You make absolutely no sense FR. Tell the kids, coaches, club it's just for development and top 4 is not a priority. Winning mentality is development. Results is development. Top 4 is development. Allow the kids to strive for success and enjoy the rewards. If you don't think the trophy's important, don't play. Success sets up well for progressing to the senior grades. Anything less and you're kidding yourself.
I kinda agree with both of you.
FR 100% development is No1 priority. Good coaching, playing with players that push your own ability, as i said earlier I can see significant improvement in Southy 15s already and coach's instruction from bench was clear and precise with direction,was impressed. I would expect continued improvement thru the year.
And MT i agree a club should be looking to secure talented youth and competitive teams in every age group with a view to these kids developing into senior players. Provide excellent coaching, strong players that push each other to be better, strong club culture with a view to moving into seniors.
It is all about developing players for senior grades, hopefully at youth club...............
The belief that youth is not about winning, but all about development is strange. Obviously the main focus is on development, but winning needs to be a close 2nd goal... Surely we don't want our Newcastle youth progressing into sides that only win 1 from 18 but think its ok cause the coach tells them they played well? cough cough
Play well, develop skills, the winning is a natural progression. Respect for the game and opposition, as MT mentioned, is also very important. I believe the quality of the NPL youth teams is improving and will only get better over the coming years, however they do need to get even better competition by playing some of the Sydney sides whenever possible.
As for this season, I expect some surprises but also strong showings from the likes of E Jets, Olympic Magic. The 6 new recruits for Charlestown 15s should give them more depth but Magic, having picked up 2 quality players from last years Emerging Jets program will be the biggest improver and Olympics biggest threat.
why only 2 quality players ??? i count 3 ............who are you leaving out ???
I heard only 2 were in last years program? A midfielder and a back. Both apparently very strong players from all accounts.
and a third that went to nationals and has been in the program for a number of years but missed last year whilst playing in the UK, pretty handy pick up
All three are great players, this is why i have been saying for a while now that magic will be the yard stick this year..........three strong adds to last years 3rd place finishers.
I heard Joel Griffiths as well but he only made the 15As not NPL side.
Keep it serious guys. Kids want to have fun but in the NPL teams both winning and developing as players is the only objective.
Saw many NPL Youth games last year where coaches took a win at all costs approach. Some players getting full games, other regularly getting less than half a game. Development is very much secondary to results!
Interesting comments, expand further on the full game half game theory ???? might there be a reason ???
Is the player injured, did he miss training, did he not put in at training, perhaps other issues,
Also yes some coaches throw out curriculum to win....................but many players/parents are happy with this
If they are not there are still coaches who follow curriculum and can still win.................may be these teams are better options
The EJ are real good at that!
Last edited by Doggydingo; 27-02-2015 at 12:41 PM.
I can't speak for Double D, but I have heard from EJ parents and seen games where the 'favoured' players get every minute, and the not so favoured players get very small minutes. Maybe that's one of the reasons EJ has such a high turnover of players annually
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