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    So there is a new joint out Whitebridge way....... Kahibah Thai??????

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    Originally newy Thai

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    I rate that banter Sancho. Big finals match-up this week. Exciting times at both clubs

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    Quote Originally Posted by LongSufferingFan View Post
    Premiership placings forecast:
    1. Lake Macquarie City (reason: look to have more depth than last year)
    2. Wallsend (reason: quality team that should finish at least as high as last seasons 3rd)
    3. Singleton (reason: Improved a lot last year and think they can build further - big home advantage)
    4. Kahibah (reason: strong defensively - will be hard to beat at home on the small field)
    5. Cooks Hill (reason: I know Ty will disagree but will need to improve on trial form to make semis.)
    6. South Cardiff (reason: been decimated after last seasons relegation - trial form has been poor)
    7. Thornton (reason: handy team on their day but lack the quality of the higher teams)
    8. West Wallsend (reason: Game revolves around 2 or 3 key players - injuries will hurt them as it did last year)
    9. Belmont Swansea (reason: Questioning the player depth in the club with all the coaching disruptions)
    10. Toronto (reason: pre season has been poor - no reason to think any improvement on last year)
    11.Cessnock (reason: pre season has been poor - no reason to think any improvement on last year)

    Of course - just my opinion. I am sure some of these teams will prove me wrong.
    So reviewing my tips for the season from back in March I am pretty happy how close I was.
    I have tipped correctly the minor premiers, the wooden spooners as well as three of the four semi finalists.
    Singleton were slightly disappointing and Cooks Hill majorly disappointed.

    The big mistake was tipping Belswans to finish 9th and they actually finished 2nd.
    Congratulations to all at Blacksmiths - a big season for you guys.

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    Nearly 9:30pm after a weekend of finals...and no posts since Fri morning.
    Nobody (except for Ty maybe) gives a toss about this comp...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Retro Jet View Post
    Nearly 9:30pm after a weekend of finals...and no posts since Fri morning.
    Nobody (except for Ty maybe) gives a toss about this comp...
    Yeah.....fair comment

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    This thread can be a weird place Retro. Semi Finals and no-one cares but if there's rumours of a coach sacking and/or or a club in crisis then all will come out of the woodwork.

    I saw all eight Semi Finals and most were good to watch. A couple that are all but over after 1st leg. Westy 17's downed Wallsend 3-0 with away goals, Lakes holding 2-0 advantage over Kahibah in same game and host them next week. Best part for me is how both 1st Grade games ended 1-1. On a knife edge and really anyone's to win.

    Today produced probably the best goal I've seen in this comp. Dave Hodgson scored a superb bicycle kick. Up on the Newysports FB page. Dunno how to link videos on here but worth a look. Winding back the clock.

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    Which game is on Saturday this weekend?

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    Got to see the games at the gardens yesterday was a great day all round. The standard of 1st grade is certainly alot better than in recent yrs both teams had npl quality amongst them.
    A cracker of a goal to wallsend left the keeper no chance who was looking hard to beat.
    Lakes levelled with a reasonably good goal in the leadup.

    I hope to get to the games at lakes next weekend
    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Inside left View Post
    Which game is on Saturday this weekend?
    Belswans hosting Kahibah

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    Quote Originally Posted by Retro Jet View Post
    Nearly 9:30pm after a weekend of finals...and no posts since Fri morning.
    Nobody (except for Ty maybe) gives a toss about this comp...
    That's what happens when you don't have promotion / relegation, most people lost interest throughout the season, same thing happens bottom of NPL, only matters to the people involved.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Retro Jet View Post
    Nearly 9:30pm after a weekend of finals...and no posts since Fri morning.
    Nobody (except for Ty maybe) gives a toss about this comp...
    True and thats a shame.
    IMO it is a good value comp to watch games (half the price of NPL entry yet just as entertaining).
    I doubt there has been a better goal scored in NPL this year than Hodgson's goal from last Sunday.

    My tips to progress to grand finals:
    First Grade: Lakes & Belswans
    23s: Lakes & Southy
    19s: Westy & Belswans
    17s: Lakes & Westy

    2 Westy teams in the grand final - now THAT would be entertainment (and I'm referring to the off field banter!)

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    Quote Originally Posted by LongSufferingFan View Post

    My tips to progress to grand finals:
    First Grade: Lakes & Belswans
    23s: Lakes & Southy
    19s: Westy & Belswans
    17s: Lakes & Westy
    I'd be happy with that outcome. However, I think Belswans 23's are about to "rattle a cage".

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    Wallsend knock Lakes out!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sancho_theswan View Post
    I'd be happy with that outcome. However, I think Belswans 23's are about to "rattle a cage".
    Belswans didn't rattle too much yesterday.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sancho_theswan View Post
    Belswans didn't rattle too much yesterday.
    Perhaps not but Saturday was a good day for the swans. 2 teams in the gf including first grade. Big day Sunday coming up for the club.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LongSufferingFan View Post
    Perhaps not but Saturday was a good day for the swans. 2 teams in the gf including first grade. Big day Sunday coming up for the club.
    Yep.... Sunday should be massive...... will be interested to see how the pitch holds up after Saturday.

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    Get on the gunners in reserve grade sancho

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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverRed View Post
    Get on the gunners in reserve grade sancho
    All over it FR..... the Southie boys have been outstanding in the semi final series.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ForeverRed View Post
    Get on the gunners in reserve grade sancho
    While I can hear all the Lakes haters cheering (Zico and friends) about two Lakes teams missing the GF I do think it spells trouble for Southy in the 23s.
    I am guessing that some of the Lakes 19s will at least come off the bench or perhaps even start for their 23s on Sunday. Some serious quality in that 19s team who will add some strike power to Lakes 23s if they get a run.

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