Certainly it's a matter of choice, but 1st and 2nd in NPL2 need to be competitive. If they are in fact poorer options than last 2 places in NPL1 then perhaps they shouldn't be. Just a thought because relegating a strong and successful club on the basis of one poor year, and replacing them with a team that is far worse does not seem logical in my opinion. Giving teams a chance to gain promotion and adding greater interest at the back end of the season is what I would see as a positive.
As I said it's called Promotion/Relegation for a reason.
You cannot dangle a carrot in front of clubs and then say you're not good enough because you can't beat the lower teams in the higher group.
1st and 2nd in the lower group are forced to invest in the club to stay up.
It's called development of the club and the competitions.
Damon Green from Magic to Maitland… announced on Maitland face book page.
That's your opinion and you, like everyone, are entitled to have a say. But while yes, it is called promotion and relegation, it hasn't always been around, and no doubt there was reason behind not applying it. What I'm suggesting is a compromise, allowing the chance for promotion, but not forcing it if it's not warranted. I'm sure many clubs lack the desire to be promoted because they realise the added pressure and inability to be competitive, while some top division clubs would be devastated and may not be able to recover if one poor year led to demotion.
Either way, the suggestion can be accepted, ignored or improved upon. Most likely it will be ignored, but that's OK by me, since I'm really not invested in the outcome. But I'm not hearing many alternative suggestions, just complaints.
The whole reasoning behind the overall package was to have sufficient games, keep competition games more relevant (straight promotion and relegation could be decided 6 or 7 weeks prior to season ending leaving little interest), and ensure the strongest clubs are in the top division. That may not be everyone's aim, but personally, I would see it as desirable.
NNSW NPL should be a 10 team competition, pretty simple. I can't see what all the debate is about. There's not enough depth to have any more teams.
Any trials on today or tomorrow
Edgey v Blacktown 4pm at Jack McLaughlan
Adamstown v Maitland today at Adamstown. 4pm
Adamstown 2 Maitland 1
Agreed certainly not enough depth around to cater for more teams, a stronger comp across the board is needed have we really seen much youth development since the removal of reserve grade and introduction of the younger comp? I have seen some clubs try but unless you spend the dollars the chances of being a top 4 to 5 club is slim
Far from an expert on NPL personnel but pretty sure Read, Crowley & Bailey were out there. There was obviously more cause they fielded a full team but whether they were at full strength is up to someone with more knowledge than myself to decide.
I can confirm though that the field was marked about 10-15m shorter than normal which was probably appreciated this early in the season.
Blacktown 4.0 over Edgeworth
If anyone is keen for a hit of football or kebapi, the Suns and Magic seniors & juniors are hosting Maso Cup this weekend.
This is the biggest Maso Cup as far as particiaption goes with 17 clubs from across Australia here for the weekend including the likes of Rockdale Suns, Preston Lions, Altona Magic. Games will be played Friday night at Magic park and then Saturday on Myer Park, Adamtown oval and the fields between across two opens mens divisions, under 20's, over 35's and womens comps.
Sunday is finals day with the games being held at Adamstown oval and some on Myer.
No cover charge at any of the venues, plenty of food and drink for those interested!
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It's football, not s***er!!
Any trials this weekend?