If I am thinking of the right player his name Jeremy Van Akerlaken, and he goes alright...Originally Posted by demon
If I am thinking of the right player his name Jeremy Van Akerlaken, and he goes alright...
he played 23s all of last year
I hope he likes prison food.......and penis
end result from Thornton's game vs Mayfield.
End result 3-1 Thornton
Amigos Aarau
Jeremy will be 21 this year.
Heard on good authority He has called it quits after that game
Quit Magic or quit full stop ?
Maitland vs Weston 1-1
Last night
Adamstown Rosebud 0 drew with Emerging Jets 0
How did maitland go - This NewFM might be a bit tasty this year with Maitland , Adamstown looking strong and if West Wallsend get it right also looking at bouncing straight back up. Would be good for the league to see a 3way fight for NBN promotion rather than a one horse race.
Close game ...... any more details ?
I watched westy play maitland last week....unless they do some serious recruiting in next 3 weeks i doubt they'll be in the promotion race. They were pretty poor, imo could easily not even be in top 4 if they do not vastly vastly improve.
It was very much a trial game on both clubs that one though. Maitland used the interchange quite a bit and neither team had an actual 1st squad available due to the necessary time of the game.
Westy had 2 19's and 4 23's start and 2 subs were 23's speaking to Greg Smith afterwards and one of the Maitland officials is seemed to be both clubs had originally intended a serious trial bit once realised was not likely both took the opportunity to work on formation and look at fringe players.
Possibly better guids over coming weeks for both clubs, obviously the Weston game for Maitland, possibly the Thornton game for Westy will provide better.
And I think all clubs still have the hope of picking up one perhaps two more players each before the State Cup weekend.
All matches between Adamstown and Lakes at Adamstown Oval today have been called OFF due to the recent wet weather
Quite disappointing that we had the rain, there was a good abundance of trials this weekend and in this week.
Definately false rumour. Spoke with him myself about any possible moves and he is both happy at Magic but also they are willing to fit in with his work requirements so he does not see himself leaving in near future and definately will not be leaving in 2013.
Any news on the Westy/Thornton trials yesterday?
Very disappointing Thornton v West Wallsend on Sunday
Westy were hit by Soundwave firstly, then by players being caught in Port Macq and not able to return and then on the day by players "calling in sick" (possibly read here 'thought game was off so got on the piss night before') and Thornton obviously don't have many music fans with it appeared a nearly full club turning out.
So became 2 grades not three with West Wallsend 1st Grade a blend of 23/1st Grade.
Thortnton - 2-1 I believe on the scoreline through one moment of poor defending by the right back of Westy allowing a free man on the back post but from a well placed cross by the Thornton guys.The second the keeper will be very disappointed in preseason or not getting under his body in what should have been a relatively easy save.
Both sides crying out for a definate striker and unless Westy have that could be an issue with 4 different young guys from the 23's tried in the position but really lacked that experience. Thornton really did not look like much up front either and after previous reports and seeing Sunday unless they were missing a front line to absentees will struggle to find the net often either in the season proper. Thortnon relying on a little too much 'in behind the defence' without having front guys with matching speed for my liking.
Yet to see either side ,I think, play a full srength serious game I think with the term presason still definately in their minds. Have not seen Thorntons upcoming schedule but the next week or so could give a better indication of West Wallsend with trials mid week and weekend for their 1st's and decisions being made on who might just be part of that mix.
Wouldnt chiefy be their striker ?
Wheres Dave Mcpherson gone ?
Club Responsibilities
I am really interested in everyone's opinions on these two scenarios and if they would be comfortable with them if they were the powers that be in their clubs. Both are real situations in NEW FM clubs this last week.
First is a Newcastle area based club, have signed an U19 player from Foster. He has his licence and will be leaving Foster 3 times a week at 4pm to travel to training, 6-8ish training then drive back home to Foster. Driving alone at that age on those roads.
I can understand the payer wanting to play highter than Foster may offer but upon meeting the kid mid week and hearing this I actually felt my stomach role when I considered the possible implications of this. Am I placing too much responsibility on the club in thinking this should have been given far more consideration? Perhaps even in conjunction with his parents to ensure it was a safe situation? How many players leave a session tired/weary but then to have a 100kph 90 min plus drive after that.....
Second one is an out of city game, North Coast, where the club has made no offer to put in place a coach. Now this club, as all out clubs, has a mix of U19's from varying backgrounds. If a players parents can't take the weekend off to have a forced expense of staying in Port Mac for the weekend the options are they then trust their child in a car driven by another U19's player (the situation I am aware of is a 17yo player, single parent can not get time of work and is now having to trust the 18yo P Plater they know only thruogh training to drive to Port Mac and back safely with 2 other yong footballers with him) any wonder the parent has very mixed emotions but the players have been told repeatedly by the club how important it is to attend that weekend both for games and bonding.
Now clubs who know they are planning weekend trips away, surely should be taking responsibility for their players safety to some degree (if not the damn cost of sending 20 plus odd cars all that way) and getting players or at least offering players an option of a coach/bus/mini bus???
And more interestingly.... what is the club expecting the U18's players do while everyone else is out drinking in licenced premises? Hardly a bonding night away for them I wouldn't think?
not sure where Dave is playing at actually but haven't seen him at West Wallsend anyway.
Blake Glennie for the first 60 was dropping into a No 10 role just in behind but was falling into the trap of possibly trying to do a little too much at times, likely feeling he had to. Playing with such a young front two in that game meant some of his touches weren't being read as well as could have been. The final 30ish Westy went from a diamond to a flatter midfield which did see them take control far more.
Dean Holt would have normally been in front of him but was out with a back injury, fit his pace and finishing will create space for them though.
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