2013 NEW FM League Thread

[Bulldogs 1962]

It's extremely funny that all you think that tape on a players socks is a major issue that refs need to police.

[seldom]

I'd rather refs stop players wearin lime green boots

[Cabaye#4]

I understand what you are saying and on most fronts I agree but the NBN and NEWFM ref's are on very good money to do what they enjoy.

Very good money??? Ha! You're joking.
NNSW referees are poorly paid compared to referees in other competitions that fall under the criteria of 'state league'.

[Winner1]

For what they have to do it's good money. There are many who ref both days and comfortably live off that for a week....

[ForeverRed]

NBN clubs pay out almost $700 for refs each week, that's a big deficit to start the day with

[outsider]

For what they have to do it's good money. There are many who ref both days and comfortably live off that for a week....

There are less and less referees prepared to do both days-the money is average for a very long day doing 3 games.Have to be at ground 1 hour before first game,run 2 lines and 1 centre in all conditions for about $120 a day for New FM Youth referees which works out at $17 per hour-not including travelling,food and drink,petrol etc.How many players are required to play 3 games or be at the ground all day.They are required to put up with all the crap from players and spectators and keep a smile on their face while doing it.

[Chadandkira12]

There are less and less referees prepared to do both days-the money is average for a very long day doing 3 games.Have to be at ground 1 hour before first game,run 2 lines and 1 centre in all conditions for about $120 a day for New FM Youth referees which works out at $17 per hour-not including travelling,food and drink,petrol etc.How many players are required to play 3 games or be at the ground all day.They are required to put up with all the crap from players and spectators and keep a smile on their face while doing it.

Well said outsider my dad use to be a ref and there is a shortage of refs because the money snt worth the abuse you cop all day

[reserveGK22]

It's extremely funny that all you think that tape on a players socks is a major issue that refs need to police.

Its not a major issue, its just the laws of the game.
Look at every A league and FIFA game, players wear the correct tape on the socks, and they have outlawed sports socks of a different color that some players used to wear.

Same with when they banned jewellery, and mandated that shinguards must be worn.

For what they have to do it's good money. There are many who ref both days and comfortably live off that for a week....

$300 a weekend, if you are lucky? Surely you'd get more on the dole?

[Winner1]

Actually NEWFM you're looking at $140 and some request to do WPL the other day because thats real easy money....and if the refs referee decently, they don't cop the abuse. But that is the problem, there are only about 5 quality referees I've seen. One did NEWFM last year but they might be upgrading to NBN this year and most players seemed to get along with them.

[outsider]

Actually NEWFM you're looking at $140 and some request to do WPL the other day because thats real easy money....and if the refs referee decently, they don't cop the abuse. But that is the problem, there are only about 5 quality referees I've seen. One did NEWFM last year but they might be upgrading to NBN this year and most players seemed to get along with them.

Talking about standards-I have seen 6 NEWFM games this year (3 grades) and would have to say that the standard is lower than last year at the moment.To have to referee or watch these games for the money paid is a joke-I do not know of many referees earning $300 per weekend and they do not just get a WPL game automatically.In fact the appointments thus far indicate otherwise.The quality of the referees has improved over the last few years and if you are being fair you would have to agree.Yes I guess that I am biased the other way but I can also tell good football when I see it,and there hasn't been a lot to write home about so far.

[outsider]

NBN clubs pay out almost $700 for refs each week, that's a big deficit to start the day with

Maybe they do but how much do they pay the players and coaches.The actual figure including the U17 game is $589.

[outsider]

It's extremely funny that all you think that tape on a players socks is a major issue that refs need to police.

Not a major issue just a rule that is to be enforced.Not hard for players to comply to save everyone the hassles that it appears to be for some people.Socks and tape the same colour-how hard is it.

[ForeverRed]

Maybe they do but how much do they pay the players and coaches.The actual figure including the U17 game is $589.

Almost $600, sorry

[LINGERA]

They are required to put up with all the crap from players and spectators and keep a smile on their face while doing it.

This requirement is not being met thats for sure.

[Sideline]

what games are on this weekend ?
predictions ?

cheers

[Imyourhero]

Belswansv Westy
Maitland v Cessnock
Singleton v Toronto
Thornton v Adamstown

[Elude]

Belswans-Westy, draw 0-0
Maitland-Cessnock, Maitland 3-1
Singleton-Toronto, I'd like to say singo(to see them get some points on the table) but I'm going to say Toronto 2-0
Thornton-Adamstown, draw 1-1

[Imyourhero]

Very interesting tips.
Any results similar to what you've tipped would really shake up the competition.

[Winner1]

Belswansv Westy, Westy 3-0
Maitland v Cessnock, Maitland 3-1
Singleton v Toronto, Toronto 3-0
Thornton v Adamstown, Adamstown 2-1

[demon]

Interesting results and interesting clubs news from today.

Rosebuds U19's coach resigned citing "untenable position" meaning yet more changes for that squad who were only this week advertising for at least 2 additional players. This seems to have come from a deal of noticable tension between coaches recently.

Have also received sms with results today being Belmont v West Wallsend
U19's 1-0
U23's 2-2
1st 2-1

Not sure on details of games thou.