So it is better we have a weak comp with better technical players who are not transitioning to the highest level like they did back then???Originally Posted by ForeverRed
So it is better we have a weak comp with better technical players who are not transitioning to the highest level like they did back then???
You can have what you want, I'm only stating what it was back then, yes there were some skilful players who had a free rein but today most gifted players have that coached out of them
Totally agree FR.....
Yep agreed. curriculum hair gelled short back and side footballers where the pretty stats column means more than the result of the game.
You guys are a bit harsh on the current players. Back then when all football was part time including the NSL, any player who was better than the average could get a gig with the NSL team(s)
Now a days you have to be a lot better than being better than the average as any player who stands out in the NPL may not be able to cut it when trying out for the A League as it is a professional league.
That may not be the only reason why the region has not produced as many players as back in the days, but I dare say it would be the major reason.
That is true. It was somewhat of a rarity for australian players to go and play overseas as well. Nowadays, you haven't really made it until you play overseas.
That being said, there is also an expectation that as one of the biggest federations that we supply a proportionate number of national team players.
As for reserves, how do we think clubs would treat the reserves competition?
Back when it was in effect it was seen as a step below first grade. To suit both FFA and our NPL clubs, I'd be interested to see the effects if reserves were played before 20s. So 18s, reserve, 20s and first grade.
I think that could have some advantages in that a few 18s will back up into reserves, and emphasis is always placed on order of games, which would suit FFA and NNSW.
Maybe a compromise on both sides.
I mean, it's all well and good to say we should conform to FFA and what they say but we also need to attract supporters, volunteers and clubs are losing a bit of their identity for mine. Having a few older heads around the club playing reserves and helping those younger players transition can only be a good thing. Obviously those players have to want to do so, instead of dropping down to NEWFM and getting a bit of $$$. But if the clubs think it is viable, maybe it's worth trialling.
Afterall, we meet the NPL requirements with 18, 20s and first grade, we are just adding another game to the program.
Reserve grade has had its day, it would be a joke competition... A valid compromise is already at hand with the overage players in U22's... the only thing needed is to make the 4 over age outfield players not have to be included the NPL 20 PPS. Then you can target them 4 places for your volunteers if you so short for committee.
Would be a shit day when NPL has to be the fourth game of the day again, and you all take about improving the quality of the football but our fields are shambles after 2 games.
Agreed
Apparently the new Adamstown coach is smarter then the average bear
They sign this bloke did they FR??
My mail says yes, I've been wrong before
My mail is there may be more coaching movements than the ones already mentioned, one current NPL coach out and replaced by someone familiar to all. But I've also been wrong before. Changes ahead.
Dave Tanch back to the Jaffas
22's is a farce. Calling it under 22's with over age players is the big joke. Make it reserves and then stack it with upcoming world beating 21 yr olds if you want to. Bet they arent good enough
If they ain't good enough isn't that the point of cutting reserve grade out??
To force the clubs hands into developing players much better so that in time they are good enough??
As for all the bleeding hearts and their love for reserve grade.
Can one of them actually point out why the NPL clubs can't run an open grade team playing in the Zone Leagues so all these blokes who want to stay at the club but are not good enough for first grade at 20 can do so??
Because it satisfies your wishes and also allows Northern to do as they want
Wrong
Exactly
Who is he??
If it's Yogi that they have appointed his name is Tony Lyons. Assistant coach under Damon Zane at Edgeworth
Any scores from around the traps?
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