imo it goes something like this..
vpl
nswpl
nbn
newfm/central coast
i know nothing of the new apl or queensland in general, though. nor do i know much about perth or other state league comps tbh. but i think it's widely accepted that vpl is the top league, sydney is a class above nbn, and newfm is the level of the central coast, though.
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Much like PV4 i do not know a hell of a lot about the QLD states leagues or what is going on in perth. Though out of sheer population and potential talent pools to pick from you would have to assume that Brisbane and Perth are stronger that the NBN state league. Though it might not be the case.Originally Posted by pv4
I know with first hand experience that the VPL and NSW PL are stronger than the NBN SL.
With Newcastle having 550,000 people last census you may be able to tack on another 250,00ish when you take into account cessnock, weston, swansea, central coast etc. it isnt a huge selection especially when people do not like to travel from those outer areas. You would have to assume that the states capitals have stronger leagues than what is in Newcastle.
Think the central coast comp may be a little in front of NewFM these days, a couple of weeks ago, Berkeley Vale smashed Awaba 5-1 and last night Budgewoi beat Berkeley Vale 3-2 to reach the grand final of the Central Coast pre season......
but then again Budge is full of players that used to be at toronto when they led the comp with azzuri and maitland in 2011 until the fallout, and would still be there if they had a choice
NBN u23s are probably stronger then half of newfm first grade
I think it shows from results previously with Lakes and azzuri being promoted and finoshing in the top 4 that the top couple of NEW FM teams can compete in NBN.
Howevere there has been a big drop off from the quality in the top 3 teams to the bottom 4 teams.
Think we saw that last year with a 16-1 result in the new fm between first and last and 12-0 between first and 2nd last.
However the top 3 and sometimes 4 teams results are always close.
I think it has alot to do with 2 or so teams, spending big/relatively big for NEWFM in the hope of gaining promotion. I can't see many "big" signings for NEWFM teams next year as there's supposedly no promotion. Teams like Maitland, jaffas, Lakes, Adamstown and Azzurri, have always had pretty handy squads with quality in all grades and it's no surprise to see them getting promoted/pushing for promotion year after year.
As far as the quality of NBN goes. I think the best in NBN could compete in NSWPL...
Results overnight- Magic Vs Lake Macquarie Trial at Speers Point - First 6-1 Win U23 6-0 Win
Any results Valo v CBC
1st grade - CCB 4 Valo 0. Don't know about 23's. Cant comment on match only heard result.
Cheers
Touch up for lakes.were both sides at full strength do you know magician
Heard jets youth beat edgy 6-2 this morning.anyone see this game,how did jets youth look?
Round 1 predictions
Jaffas 1 -5 magic
Valo 0-4 jets youth
Edgy 3-0 Weston
Olympic 3-1 lakes
Southey 2-2 city blues
Can't believe jaffas aren't wearing yellow and brown , it's bullshit how they have changed their colours over the last couple of years, anyone know why
Terms of the Coach staff accepting the job maybe
Haha
Might've heard it was a 3 horse race with them, Lakes and Valo for worst strip. Lakes, what an eyesore.
Liking CCB, Southy, Magic, Olympic and Edgy's though. Simple and classy.
Does old mate from Charlie have a massive erection?
QLD NPL is a new comp with some established teams and some brand new teams it's a 12 team comp with only 5 sides based in Brisbane as the federation up there wanted a truly statewide comp. some teams are not as competitive as others being there 1st year in existence but after a few years I think you'll find this will be a very competitive competition. The comp see's the return of Northern Fury playing out of Townsville and even Casey Wehrman player/coach for Western Pride there has been some odd score lines but as I said earlier once the new teams get their footing in a few years time it will be quite a strong League.
I would love to see NSW go the same way and have a state wide state league including ACT with it. Imagine seeing teams from Canberra, Wollongong, Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle and maybe even a far Northern NSW side based at Coffs Harbour all under the one league but it will never happen
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