These were just my thoughts guys, wasn't trying to offend any clubs.

Wallsend are trying to bed in some new players and for them I think that will take priority over the actual result because they have high goals for the comp this year. If Dungog get a goal (and one of Wallsend's short comings has been a lack of a solid reliable keeper) they may just be able to hold out any comeback.

Barnsley I don't think have lost a great number and the Suns may have gained or lost I'm not sure. I just think based on last season the Suns have it in them to beat them, being early in the season also Suns shouldn't have too many injuries, and everyone will be keen. This is just a game that could easily go Suns way on the day.

Lakes... lol, no not involved with them. They have had some player changes but I have seen a few training runs. What I find most surprising is for this late in the pre season (for a NBN League side) just how far away they seem to be from settling on players. If it is mid Feb and a coach can't tell a player if he is in his top 15/16 and a chance at first grade.... I can see a repeat of 2012 on the cards.

Westy and Valo... both relatively young sides, which I love seeing early in a season. I believe Westy have a few guys from around the central coast but couldn't tell you names or clubs sorry. What I will enjoy, from both clubs I think this season, is to see a few U19's (or guys young enough to be in U19's) getting a go at 1st grade I think. Bit like Suns and Barnsley, I think I lot of this one will depend on the first goal and Westy do seem to have a couple of guys that have range and distance in that area so they might be the ones to take an unexpected lead.

Mayfield V Medowie.... god no, bad choice of words on my part. I wouldn't expect it to be rough in any way, question is can the ex jaffas and remaining Mayfield guys get it together in time. If they do meld and hit their straps early I think it could become one of the higher scoring matches of Round 1. Thats if Mayfield's coach ever remembers football is played with a ball and therefore you are supposed to train with one not just do runs.


Of course the question no one ever knows until game day is ........ how seriously does each coach want to take it. For some it really is just another trial, others a chance to tinker etc, for others it is a real competitive situation and they pick their top 11 and have a thought out match plan.

In Solo Cup Magic were openly criticised for a round 1 game where the team was a majority U19's, a few years back Magic V Wallsend they started with Haynes, Bennis and Bailey all on the bench from memory and when they were not up 3-0 at half time they got a rocket of Messr Smith. Second half Haynes and Bennis go on, players are being serious and they win 7-0.... upsets have happened, and even now its seperate draws they will still happen. Good to see some debate about the results going on thou.