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by fossil
Mon Jan 21, 2019 11:44 pm
Forum: Australian National Football Teams - Socceroos, Olyroos, Matildas etc
Topic: Matildas coach Alen Stajcic stood down months before World C
Replies: 100
Views: 33008

Re: Matildas coach Alen Stajcic stood down months before Wor

gallop is making the FFA another basket case like the NRL, who give a rats if the issues are there, how about win a cup and the take care of it. learning someones new coaching style now is a joke
by fossil
Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:52 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

Given we lack huge amounts of depth at the club, i think for the foreseeable we will always welcome back players to the club - im talking about the ones who were long serving juniors etc. I for one would openly welcome back the likes of Daniel Pritchard, Elvis Kamsoba etc. My honest opinion is that ...
by fossil
Mon Jun 15, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: FFSA take aim at EDJSA
Replies: 55
Views: 16455

Re: FFSA take aim at EDJSA

Oh yes and FFSA wanted $700 per E & D team competing...... and we all thought the FFSA were doing it out of their love for the game An entry cost of $700 for an E&D select team of 15 players would be less than $50 each. At a guess that money might go towards covering player insurance, groun...
by fossil
Sun Jun 14, 2015 12:56 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: FFSA take aim at EDJSA
Replies: 55
Views: 16455

Re: FFSA take aim at EDJSA

Oh the power of EDJSA.. joke living in the past like a dinosaur. 1960,70,80 mentality of progress. well they must be doing something right don't see a lack of refs, they have photos ID for the players / coaches and rules that they uphold unlike the FFSA who can change at the drop of a hat. maybe th...
by fossil
Fri Jun 05, 2015 11:18 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

What about a similar scenario for the player that stays with the club, does the hard yards and shows commitment & passion for the club. Shouldn't he/she be given opportunities? Regardless that he is being age discriminated at 17-18? :wink:[/quote] haha. he was only gone for 12 rounds ;) Given we...
by fossil
Thu Jun 04, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

I dont understand this statement Fossil?[/quote] bringing in more players to your club (hearing alot of gawler boys heading down the road for spots) after what you stated is the point I was trying to make, why take from other clubs development and future talent or bring back what you passed or moved...
by fossil
Sat May 30, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

Matty, I would be surprised if you have any 14 year olds in your U18 squad .. if so you shoulder check their birth certificates .. Anyway no real issue with this if the player is exceptional but should be an exception to the rule. IMO top tier U15's is generally still a good level for this age grou...
by fossil
Wed May 13, 2015 11:53 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

Depends upon what you are comparing it too ? U19's was better , however dropping to U18's and PPS has forced clubs to promote younger talent , possibly too early ! Reality is that Ressies. Is now an U19's with a few overage players. Teams are pushing players to Ressies too early , meaning the 1st t...
by fossil
Wed May 13, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

Speak to most senior players and ask them how old they were when they played U18, Reserve or senior football. I myself was in SASI at 14 playing U23s and seniors at 15/16. Most top end players will be entering senior football at 16/17. Not entering U18 football at 17.[/quote] speak to most senior pl...
by fossil
Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

Heres a bold statement: The standard of the U18s has NEVER been good. Any decent 16/17 year old will have progressed into reserve football, with the top end already finding themselves in the first team. This leaves two types of under 18s teams: TEAM A: All the 17 year old kids who weren't good enou...
by fossil
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:36 pm
Forum: Other Football Topics - Futsal + 7-a-Side + Referees + Rules of the Game
Topic: refs gone off
Replies: 5
Views: 5981

refs gone off

where have they gone ? anyone see an advertisment for specials for them too stay away? all senior games in every league are supposed to have 3 per game and at best they are lucky to get 2 per 18's then ask for someone to run the line/s. how the hell can the FFSA conduct the comp like this. although ...
by fossil
Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:50 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

In a couple years, it'll all change again. 19's will be bought back, and another full crop of kids will be delusional. Parents peed off, life goes on. It's worse than politics the only place the comp will go is to align with all ages being the same as the rest of the world the politics is FFA and t...
by fossil
Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:32 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards
Replies: 67
Views: 24395

Re: Has the standard of U18's gone backwards

18's is a mixture of 15-18 the standard has lowered due to clubs following FFSA pathway......[/quote] Are you allowed to say that? Almost blasphemy.[/quote] hooray some one states what everyone see's, so has the refs with the NTC, maybe they worry they wont get another gig if they do a great job for...
by fossil
Sat Jan 10, 2015 12:31 am
Forum: Australian National Football Teams - Socceroos, Olyroos, Matildas etc
Topic: Asian diving championships
Replies: 75
Views: 25012

Re: Asian diving championships

Leckie had to get the best of the night for the worst dive ever :oops:

If Ang says this shite is acceptable need only loook back to the WC and italy, bloody disgrace

Glad the ref didn't pay the free but he should have given Leckie a card
by fossil
Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:59 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: U17s cup replays
Replies: 32
Views: 11151

Re: U17s cup replays

hearing cup final teams changed :oops:
by fossil
Sat Jul 26, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Junior Semi Cup Draw
Replies: 14
Views: 8190

Re: Junior Semi Cup Draw

Why the change to Burton Park? :roll: Playing at Hindmarsh as a kid in a cup final has to be the best feeling!! Hindmarsh is the Wembley Stadium for all kids. There is no longer any seating at Hindmarsh matches into whats at burton theres only around 100 seats there and the rest is like going to an...
by fossil
Sat Jul 26, 2014 12:02 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Junior Semi Cup Draw
Replies: 14
Views: 8190

Re: Junior Semi Cup Draw

cup draw monday 11am
by fossil
Sat Jul 26, 2014 12:00 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: U17s cup replays
Replies: 32
Views: 11151

Re: U17s cup replays

juvefever wrote:Adelaide City still in the cup and game results stand.....can someone please explain!
someone lost the player photos and registration at the kaos headquaters :wink:
by fossil
Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Performance enhancing substances
Replies: 13
Views: 4597

Re: Performance enhancing substances

Can anyone help. My lad plays in FFSA juniors for a strong club. He's skilful but at this stage lacking in strength compared to some teammates. With the win- first attitude rather than development, my boy gets minimal game time because he can't shoot with as much venom, whereas others who are less ...
by fossil
Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:50 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Lady Reds vs Roar
Replies: 22
Views: 5915

Re: Lady Reds vs Roar

AMAZING result! Best win ever in Lady Reds history, record points haul already, just fantastic. I am now totally expecting to smash The Lady Tards next week. So much for our girls fitness not being up to it etc. Smashed the Matildas basically today YEY LOVE IT well done girls lets hope they can get...
by fossil
Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:41 am
Forum: Australian National Football Teams - Socceroos, Olyroos, Matildas etc
Topic: LUCAS NEIL RETAINS CAPTAINCY
Replies: 12
Views: 4694

Re: LUCAS NEIL RETAINS CAPTAINCY

adelaidebloke wrote:hope he plays shocking and gets dragged to boos by the crowd!!

you can do it in person here when he gets a united spot :wink:
by fossil
Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:38 am
Forum: Australian National Football Teams - Socceroos, Olyroos, Matildas etc
Topic: SOCCEROOS V COSTA RICA
Replies: 47
Views: 14331

Re: SOCCEROOS V COSTA RICA

On the evidence of this side and the style of play, Holger should have gotten the chop ages ago! every player interviewed said they were training harder and trying to hold spot :shock: no one liked lucas for saying it but the younger guys didn't deserve the caps for the effort they put in and you c...
by fossil
Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Are we still falling behind
Replies: 16
Views: 5730

Re: Are we still falling behind

isn't the new school behind the velodrome at geppsX soccer specific
by fossil
Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:58 pm
Forum: Player - Coach - Club Finder
Topic: ENFIELD CITY JUNIOR FOOTBALL TRIALS
Replies: 10
Views: 4457

Re: ENFIELD CITY JUNIOR FOOTBALL TRIALS

No way I'd take my kids to Enfield after what they did to all the other clubs. And what exactly did Enfield do to the other clubs? How did it unfairly hurt other clubs? -your kidding right? Why do you think the FFSA threw the book at them them block to AU takeover. wow they signed a letter of inten...
by fossil
Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:08 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: 'Modernise or perish'
Replies: 21
Views: 6339

Re: 'Modernise or perish'

The reasoning behind the 4-3-3 philosophy is not about the formation per se. It's all about the development of the individual at junior/youth level. It's the best formation to help develop technically gifted 'attacking' players. Most coaches should be aware that's it's easier to teach players/teams...
by fossil
Mon Sep 23, 2013 12:02 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: 'Modernise or perish'
Replies: 21
Views: 6339

Re: 'Modernise or perish'

4-3-3 in the 6-11yr groups, really ? YES as this was about the new system surely the players will be exposed too but here straight from the FFA guidelines. The Optus Small Sided Football (OSSF) formats 7 v 7 (1–3–3) and 9 v 9 (1–3–2–3) lead up to the 1–4–3–3 formation in a logical and methodical ma...
by fossil
Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: New Junior Structure 2014
Replies: 575
Views: 181459

Re: New Junior Structure 2014

I agree with Cobweb Rides Again that this is a long thread, but it is a very important topic and sometimes long discussions lead to better solutions. Your suggestion that juniors need to play more games is not actually correct, training is more important than games for junior development. And we ne...
by fossil
Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:38 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: 'Modernise or perish'
Replies: 21
Views: 6339

Re: 'Modernise or perish'

So one day, all teams will be "programmed" to play this tika-taka fantasy and then one day, along will come a new expert who will prove, "lob it long, and score quicker". Love the possession game, but ffs, the beauty of the game are tactics, sussing out the opposition, their wea...
by fossil
Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:44 pm
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: 'Modernise or perish'
Replies: 21
Views: 6339

Re: 'Modernise or perish'

the joeys didn't do that well and they are the next level with expansive training on the 433 system and the socceroos just making it barely and this is possibly due to the modern players mental attitude as the older squads had more heart and more to prove, so will the modern junior players coming th...
by fossil
Thu Sep 19, 2013 12:29 am
Forum: Junior Football
Topic: Breakaway Junior League
Replies: 22
Views: 5723

Re: Breakaway Junior League

How about we just get E&D to run the the juniors in FFSA, they seem to have more of an idea and don't swap and change every 2 years. Spot on, they haven't changed since 1965 plenty of players have come out of there though and not all are sh*t or would you class Doddy as an unworthy example. no ...