Unfortunately it’s business as usual, same as the last 10 years for this competition.Originally Posted by NewyGossip
Not enough first grade standard players for an 8 team WNPL competition and although players numbers have risen over the years that has been offset by the emergence of Women’s AFL, RL, RU & Cricket which for the most part offer much better conditions & renumeration then the poorly, bottom up funded game of Football.
Money talks
Money talks and great that NL should now be a much more competitive outfit in the senior space despite saying that they would not backtrack and make the same mistakes from a few years ago - but if a players good enough to be paid 20g for 12 games next year, do you need to take so many other players with you and decimate the old club where you just had such a successful season and who have been very good to you for a number of years? And what about the other players at NL that kept turning up week in week out despite the fact they were going to be on the receiving end of another loss, where do they go now? If you are getting paid that much surely you would be able to make such a difference to your new team that you don't need to bring so many others with you??
Can anyone confirm WB coach isn't following to NL he will be making the gatorade at Olympic next year?
Yes off to Oylmpic
For the amount of money that you people seem to think we have - we must be rolling in it. First of all, no one is being paid 20 grand to play in the NPLW at NLFC. The available NPLW budget is exactly the same in 2023 as it was in 2022.
The players who are leaving Warners Bay are doing so for their own reasons and that's between them and WB, it's not up to anyone else to tell them what they should and shouldn't be doing with their own football career.
The present NL players will be retained at NLFC - they are part of the Eagles family and will be with us for as long as they choose - our women's program was down on numbers in 2022 and the new players who will be joining us will be adding to the team numbers not replacing anyone. The new players will offer our youth players who did turn up week in week out for their club, experience and wisdom and will contribute to our women's program, that will hopefully benefit all our players for years to come.
Imagine being upset that a club put good foundations in place and people want to come there.
I'm very upset with your grammar, its either come here or go there please.
Just going to spend it all in 2023 now, I know a number of players that were told "Money is no object" when approached to come play in 2023
Not sure that approaching other clubs players for next year prior to the end off the first round of this years competition without your incoming coaches knowledge is what you call putting good foundations in place?
The players are leaving WB because the club can no longer financially support players on upwards of $400 a game.. They don’t care that the club who supported their wallets for years will be in disarray and may not exist after this turmoil.
NL speaks about players ‘playing for the badge’ and throws out the word ‘building’ in every second sentence. They are apparently cherishing loyal players who are sticking around yet don’t seem to care that the new ‘superstars’ signed don’t give a toss about the badge, loyalty or what NL is trying to build.. What legacy will it leave when they are once again paying big bucks for a trophy one year to then be a bottom cell dweller in 2-3 years AGAIN? I guess we should just call NL, New lambton knights.
Always re-building
Who has signed for New Lambton but ? Does anyone actually know
Also who has signed for Olympic with the new Coach does anyone actually know ?
Have any clubs signed any players for next season would be good to hear transfers if there has been any
"I know a number of players that were told "Money is no object" when approached to come play in 2023" let me guess it was your friend who was drinking down the pub with old mate's cousin twice removed????? Both our NPLW & NPLM programs have budgets.
"NL speaks about players ‘playing for the badge’ and throws out the word ‘building’ in every second sentence. They are apparently cherishing loyal players who are sticking around yet don’t seem to care that the new ‘superstars’ signed don’t give a toss about the badge, loyalty or what NL is trying to build.. What legacy will it leave when they are once again paying big bucks for a trophy one year to then be a bottom cell dweller in 2-3 years AGAIN? I guess we should just call NL, New lambton knights.
Always re-building" and this drivel..............
You all seem to be constantly concerned about what NL are doing.
If all the experts on this forum actually turned their "talents", because apparently everyone is an expert, to good instead of evil - Newcastle may actually end up with a really healthy, competitive NPLW competition which would benefit everyone.
Correct DADDY although WB could certainly support the player (and other players) but decided on a different path moving forward as the asking price for next year was much higher again than this year for the player and the other players no longer wished to play for mates rates to help their mate - despite the cash sorry foundations at NL if WB had chosen to meet the payment requests all players would be defending their title at WB not at NL.
Top 1 untrue things spoken today.
My fiancée was one of the ones told was that actually but go off.
Last edited by Goatscheese; 11-10-2022 at 09:51 AM.
Money is no object at NL. Did they pay for their Boys end of season trip? They bought a bowlo. Who pays for the staff and management? Deep pockets. Maybe they want to become the Marconi of the NPL building their wealth off pokies. All makes sense if they can pull it off. More money in pokies than canteens.
good luck to them, smart move taking over the club.
You live and die by your sword. You can slay or trip over it and impale yourself.
If NL want to spend money, they can. If they want to attract players from other clubs and win the comp, they can try. If they have the financial means, good luck to them. If it’s a sustainable model, perhaps other clubs should follow suit and look to implement certain aspects of what they are doing. If it’s not, they’ll soon run into trouble.
The point was raised about the girls that are having their spots taken (for want of using another phrase). I guess they use this as a lesson. NL could develop a reputation. Either positive, Eg good facilities, remuneration, foundations in place for sustainability and player want to play there long term. Or they can develop a reputation where they are not loyal, will replace any player without a thought, no sustainability (prem one year, spoon the next), and constant reshuffling of squads. Upcoming players surely think about that when making a decision.
If the way they operate is attractive, they will gain players. If it’s not attractive, they won’t. In terms of clubs, it’s survival of the fittest.
The competition longevity and competitiveness is another matter entirely. That’s not really individual clubs concern though. But, you’d like to think NNSWF and/or clubs are considering ways to stop the never ending cycle of the top 20 players gravitating towards 2 clubs every year, and not necessarily the same club.
As I’ve mentioned once before, some kind of draft or limit to the amount of Jets W players you can have was an idea to spread that elite talent, help develop the clubs/teams with that experience person in the squad. Clubs don’t have to. Obviously has its drawbacks like any idea with talent potentially leaving to Sydney. But it’s an idea nonetheless.
Ryan Campbell back involved with the Jets academy, he has been announced as an assistant TD to GVE, wonder how that will play out with his involvement at Adamstown..
Confirmed. Heard the club covered all the Hungry Jacks and Steak Dinners. No wonder people are joining that sounds awesome!
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