Made the journey to King Park for the Raymond Terrace v. Cardiff game today. Thought the scoreline didn't quite reflect the game.
A blatant penalty towards the end should've made the game 1-1 but Raymond Terrace scored shortly after. Could have been an entirely different game if that call was made, something needs to be done about the officiating at this level because Raymond Terrace clearly had the rub of the green today.
Barnsley vs Warner's bay
1st 3-2
Res 4-1
3rds 3-7
Suns vs Kotara
1st 1-3
Res 0-1
3rds 0-5
I wouldn't take much away from any fixtures after one round. Write everyone off that loses, harp on about player signings as much as you want. But I'd wait for a few games at least before pointing the finger about what has paid off or not.
Not sure what happened around the other grounds over the weekend with drinks breaks, but I thought it was poor from the referees to not have drinks breaks during the Suns/Kotara games. The only one was during the second half of ressies after players begged for it. Rules have been brought in place for player safety and welfare. The temp was 32 degrees at 5pm once the first grade game was finished. Rules are in place that if the temp is above 28 degrees at kick off then one drinks break per half should take place. Referees worried about skin colours not matching shorts, but can't apply proper rules that actually can affect players health.
Ressies definitely only had a break during the second half which was the only one throughout the day. The refereeing was very average. Some crazy decisions and non decisions as you said for both sides which in gets everyone frustrated on both teams. Was the same ref from the FFA Cup game with Dudley with again his non decisions allowing the game to get out of hand when it really shouldn't have that night.
But its still a good time for half the league to reflect on results
The guys at warners Bay must have mixed up the order of the day? Firsts played thirds for the 3-7 and thirds played in the afternoon for the first time.
Jokes aside, I thought an interesting result. Barnsley getting the job done, I had this one in the bag for Warners Bay.
Suns starting slow, gotta wait for the bank transfers to confirm before the new lads will run out. Kotara, solid start.
Raymond Terrance getting the points from Cardiff, a good way to ease into the league without having to play one of the stronger opponents.
Mayfield, just like last season... just keep rolling. I heard this was a good game with mayfield having the lions share of the chances.
Swansea and Bero, I havent heard anything about this game... safe bet swansea were on top for most of it and the scorelines reflect the season I think bero are signed on for.
Last edited by HonkingDonkey; 10-04-2019 at 08:14 AM.
C'mon man, everyone over at suns is 'playing for the shirt'. I'm writing them off, They're missing the finals this year.
You're not suggesting Cardiff are bad are you? Expect some name calling to come your way!
Honestly don't know how Dudley lost this! The squad they have they almost belong in the A-League