That's a bit harsh.....Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
That's a bit harsh.....
Maitland all the awards except for 23s
Have any Clubs heard about who will be getting promotion? I was under the impression that yesterday was the day a decision would be released.
I'm led to believe they voted on it on Saturday, and an announcement will be made today sometime.
Heard from my gaffa just then.
Cookers, Wallsend, Kahibah in and a BYE.
So it a 11 team Comp?
Lakes
Belswans
Valentine
Cessnock
Toronto
Thornton
Singleton
West Wallsend
Kahibah
Cooks Hill
Wallsend
Swansea and Morriset miss out
I can't understand why it would be made into a 11 team comp.
Is the bye confirmed?
Perhaps a demotion?
I don't keep much track of this division, who came last in the season just passed?
Westy. However I believe theyve turned a few corners and made some inroads to be competitive again. The lack of demotion-able clubs may have spurred this descision.
NNSW Media release.
13th October, 2014
Northern NSW Football Announces Expansion of Premier Competitions For Season 2015
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) CEO David Eland has today announced that NNSWF’s Board of Directors has approved the admission of the following clubs into the NEWFM First Division and the Herald Women’s Premier League (WPL) from season 2015.
NEWFM First Division
Cooks Hill United FC
Kahibah FC
Wallsend FC
Herald Women’s Premier League
Warners Bay FC
South Wallsend JSC
Wallsend FC
The NEWFM First Division will expand from an eight (8) to an eleven (11) team competition from next season.
Cooks Hill United FC has been one the Zone Premier League’s most consistent clubs in recent seasons. The recent improvements to the player and spectator amenities at Newcastle Athletics Track, the club’s sound financial position and huge junior base amounted to a compelling case for inclusion in NNSWF’s Premier Competitions.
It was a case of third time lucky for Kahibah FC who have applied for inclusion into the NEWFM First Division on two previous occasions. The recent improvements to Kahibah Oval in accordance with the club’s ongoing Facilities Plan proved the difference this time around.
Wallsend FC is welcomed back into NEWFM First Division following their omission in 2010. The club has responded very positively on and off the field.
The NEWFM First Division will also expand in season 2015 to include 17’s in addition to the existing 1st Grade, 23’s and 19’s.
For the Herald Women’s Premier League, Warners Bay FC, South Wallsend and Wallsend FC are all welcome additions to the WPL in 2015.
Each of the clubs has a large existing base of junior girls who are well supported by sound administration structures. The clubs will join existing clubs Adamstown Rosebud JSC, Thornton FC, Valentine FC, Football Mid North Coast and Merewether United FC in an eight team competition in 2015, which will also be underpinned by the inclusion of U/16 and U/14 divisions.
NNSWFs CEO, David Eland extended NNSWF’s congratulations to the successful clubs and wished them all every success in season 2015.
“The inclusion of three additional clubs in the NEWFM First Division and WPL will reinvigorate both competitions. The Board’s decision is consistent with NNSWF’s strategic objectives relating to its Premier Competitions,” David Eland said today.
Morisset United FC and Swansea FC’s applications to participate in the NEWFM First Division were unsuccessful on this occasion. NNSWF’s Senior Club & Referee Development Officer, Gary Fisher will meet with both clubs in the near future to provide feedback.
For Further Information:
David Eland, CEO, Northern NSW Football Ph. 02 4964 0704
Regards
Gary Fisher
Senior Club & Referee Development Officer
Very good.
So now for the big question. How will these teams go?
Improvements to Kahibah oval haha. That's a laugh and they came 2nd last in ZPL. Struggled to field 3 teams. What a joke
+1. I didnt see the ground this year, i was away when we played there, but dont under-estimate the pulling power of money and Andre. Besides, even if they come dead last, they'll be promoted to NPL next year anyway...wont they?
Cookers will be quality. A club with a huge junior base and potentially good facilities (if they improve that damn ground) in the centre of newcastle will be awesome.
Promotion 2years running for Kahibah,not a bad effort since they only picked up 31 competition points over the last two season,must almost have to be a complete 1st grade clean out if they wish to compete in NewFM..
Went and watched Kahibah v New Lambton in the final round of the year of ZPL and will have to admit after the amount of rain on the pitch and after a long season, the pitch was looking pretty good.
Just the one patch down the clubhouse end on the cricket pitch side was the only part which looked a bit waterlogged.
agree. Kahibah pitch looked great. Its just the results which are a concern. Sure they can recruit well and be ok but it'd be nice for teams to earn it on the pitch.
Also, nf have gone out of their way to create a bye. sounds ridic
12 teams would of been the go !!! any news on player transfer rumours for these incomers one would think quite a few player movements would be happening for these new sqauds to be competitive and not just make up the numbers........
cheers
Total restructure of 4 teams 60 players required not lot quality 17s to 23s already newfm
Sideline,Wallsend won't be there to make up numbers I assure you.Getting back into NewFM is something we've worked hard for on & off the field in the last few years.Its a very exciting time to be a part of this great club,cannot wait for next year..
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