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by Riggles64
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Adelaide Utd 2022-23 a season to forget
Replies: 27
Views: 32234

Re: Adelaide Utd 2022-23 a season to forget

You've asked good questions and comments. Most will lay the blame at the feet of the coach. Facts are that the step up from WNPL to A-League is (from what's been told to me) is quite significant. Question is whether we have the level of WNPL competition here in SA that is equivalent to the consisten...
by Riggles64
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: preseason cup finals
Replies: 2
Views: 303

Re: preseason cup finals

Common sense. I've been a follower of the local soccer scene for a couple of decades and I really see a game cancelled. Wet weather an unplayable pitch? Cancelled. Hot weather. Rarely. A decade or so it used to be the wet bulb test the federation hung on to in order to justify that a game could cont...
by Riggles64
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaches goings and goings for Season 2024
Replies: 31
Views: 10716

Re: Coaches goings and goings for Season 2024

As they say in the classics, believe nothing you hear (or read) and half what you see, Tony S is a very proud sponsor. Saying that, anyone who appoints Tony as a coach is a very lucky club.
by Riggles64
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaches goings and goings for Season 2024
Replies: 31
Views: 10716

Re: Coaches goings and goings for Season 2024

Well said Michael. Having been around the women's soccer/football scene for over 2 decades I have seen good people, coaches, managers, volunteers, leave and many never returning. Many reasons. However, the sport needs good hard working people. It's not for the pay the coaches do the job. It's for th...
by Riggles64
Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Women's A League and Payment
Replies: 4
Views: 1053

Re: Women's A League and Payment

Sorry for the delay. Went AWOL.

Here's the link.


https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/fo ... 2d16890f60
by Riggles64
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Women's A League and Payment
Replies: 4
Views: 1053

Women's A League and Payment

Good article about Emily and her injury battle. I wish her a full recovery. A very good player and person. Good to read the appalling pay the female players had been receiving from their time at AUFC and possibly at other A League women's clubs. $60 per game? Average time commitment about 12 hours; ...
by Riggles64
Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: AWARDS NIGHT
Replies: 4
Views: 4481

Re: AWARDS NIGHT

Very interesting question. Sometimes awards are given as "encouragement" for a job well done in the circumstances. I'm only being serious.

Anyway, there are a few interesting results albeit worthy recipients.
by Riggles64
Fri Aug 18, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Season 2023.
Replies: 54
Views: 54700

Re: Season 2023.

I agree with the comment that to win a league title as did Comets requires far more than the Championship. Both have merit however, a league title is the culmination of a whole year where many factors come in to play.
by Riggles64
Fri Sep 23, 2022 4:22 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: coaching movements
Replies: 16
Views: 6845

Re: coaching movements

Hmmmmmmmm

So judging by the tip you have given it's "Tony Scalzi". WOW. Huge get if this is true Terry
by Riggles64
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: WNPL Player Payments Models
Replies: 14
Views: 5990

Re: WNPL Player Payments Models

I'm happy to be reading that there are some models for player payment. That's a good thing. There needs to be a value placed on the product. It deserves recognition and player payment is a positive.
by Riggles64
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:34 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: WNPL and State sports Park
Replies: 108
Views: 49076

Re: WNPL and State sports Park

Lots of discussion on here and about the weather, gate takings, growth n the game etc. The discussion was to be about the de-centralisation of the wnpl ie from centralisation we had at the Parks for many years to the de-centralised model at State Park. Does not look like it will get back to that mod...
by Riggles64
Wed Jul 13, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: WNPL and State sports Park
Replies: 108
Views: 49076

Re: WNPL and State sports Park

Good discussion. I'm not a player however, up to recent times the two clubs I had crossed paths with did charge some of its preens a club fee. Whether it was the full or discounted amount would probably be up for negotiation. From what I have seen/heard players were encouraged to get personal sponso...
by Riggles64
Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:15 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: WNPL and State sports Park
Replies: 108
Views: 49076

Re: WNPL and State sports Park

Thanks for the reply Marinos.
by Riggles64
Fri Jun 10, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: WNPL and State sports Park
Replies: 108
Views: 49076

WNPL and State sports Park

With the move to Gepps Cross, away from the Parks, will we now be seeing only 2 WNPL games on a Friday night? At the Parks we had 2 games at 6.15 and 2 at 8.15 or thereabouts. Looks like we only see 2 games at Gepps cross 6.15 and 8.15 and both on the artificial pitch. The main pitch isn't being use...
by Riggles64
Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Adelaide Comets Senior Women's Team Seeking Centre Back Player
Replies: 8
Views: 4984

Re: Adelaide Comets Senior Women's Team Seeking Centre Back Player

Go Johnny P.

And all the very to his daughter Chrissy. She will do good.
by Riggles64
Mon Jan 10, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: AUFC - W season 2021-2022
Replies: 42
Views: 18110

Re: AUFC - W season 2021-2022

Very impressive results and performances by the team. Well done.
by Riggles64
Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:13 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: AUFC - W season 2021-2022
Replies: 42
Views: 18110

Re: AUFC - W season 2021-2022

Well said Scar. I totally agree with your comments.
by Riggles64
Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:23 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaching Moves 2021/2022
Replies: 32
Views: 13579

Re: Coaching Moves 2021/2022

I don't know a lot about Jamie however, the bio is excellent. As with all the coaches, I wish them well for 2022. And Maxy...you too. Uni announced Jamie Dunning as WNPL head coach http://adelaideunisoccerclub.com/2021/11/adelaide-uni-lock-in-new-womens-coach/ Great work by Uni to pick him up.
by Riggles64
Tue Nov 02, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaching Moves 2021/2022
Replies: 32
Views: 13579

Re: Coaching Moves 2021/2022

Depends on which angle you look at it....Wasn't a good fit. Or a mutual parting of the ways. SI have had a few coaches since it came into the wnpl. 4 to date? Again I wish him well. From what I have (senior players) he's rated as a person and coach. Not too many coaches that are or have been in the ...
by Riggles64
Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaching Moves 2021/2022
Replies: 32
Views: 13579

Re: Coaching Moves 2021/2022

Agreed. Paul is a very competent and decent bloke and if appointed will excel. Will have challenges with regenerating the list however, the club is solid on this front. Paul Morris the reserves coach (Metro)would be a great candidate for the seniors role, he has a good track record of winning titles...
by Riggles64
Tue Nov 02, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaching Moves 2021/2022
Replies: 32
Views: 13579

Re: Coaching Moves 2021/2022

Reads like...Welcome to the WNPL Modbury.

Wishing all the coaches appointed and to be appointed all the very best.
by Riggles64
Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Great News for Adelaide Comets Senior Womens FC
Replies: 3
Views: 2170

Re: Great News for Adelaide Comets Senior Womens FC

Well done for promoting and for actively recruiting. Well done.
by Riggles64
Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaching Moves 2021/2022
Replies: 32
Views: 13579

Re: Coaching Moves 2021/2022

Thanks you for clarifying this. I am happy to read that almost all the players are being paid.
by Riggles64
Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaching Moves 2021/2022
Replies: 32
Views: 13579

Re: Coaching Moves 2021/2022

WOW ....I see lots of opportunities. Anyone interested in starting/advancing their coaching career (lead or assistant) should think of applying and or approaching a club. It is a rewarding career when you're coaching players whom (most) are not being paid and do it because they love the game. Refres...
by Riggles64
Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Season 2022
Replies: 9
Views: 2964

Re: Season 2022

Well said Baggio. Totally agree.

Uni has/was to be related. Fulham hanging in. Both have well established structures and junior set ups that cannot be destroyed. The women's game is better for the expanded WNPL and for the (possible/hopeful) retention of Uni and fulham in the WNPL. Win win.
by Riggles64
Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:18 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Flinders United WFC
Replies: 1
Views: 1294

Re: Flinders United WFC

I agree with your opening comment. Cumby is a sad example at what relegation can do to a club. Once relegated the ramifications are dire. I am interested to read that the FSA are discussing the possibility of increasing the numbers in the WNPL. Not that I support poor premiers however, Fulham (possi...
by Riggles64
Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Coaching Moves 2021/2022
Replies: 32
Views: 13579

Re: Coaching Moves 2021/2022

8 coaches in 7 years however, look what was achieved in the P Pezos and beyond era. Not a bad record. Admittedly the coaching turnovers have been a concern however, some have moved on to "promotional" opportunities? I suppose the Max situation was probably the only blemish. On another note...
by Riggles64
Sat Oct 09, 2021 11:00 am
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: WNPL Finals
Replies: 7
Views: 2993

WNPL Finals

WOW what a brutal display of skill and class by Salisbury Inter. Well done to Simon C for taking this team to the finals in style. SI have played a total team game all year. the championship is there's to be gained. City v Westies will be a good game however, I cannot predict the outcome. Each team ...
by Riggles64
Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:25 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Lisa De Vanna Unloads
Replies: 14
Views: 4722

Re: Lisa De Vanna Unloads

Not good whichever way you look at it. Potentially damaging to the players involved. The game/team will always survive. Humanity never ceases to amaze me.
by Riggles64
Tue Sep 21, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: Womens Football
Topic: Get Rid of Double Headers with men
Replies: 10
Views: 2554

Re: Get Rid of Double Headers with men

Thanks for the reply.

Can't argue with your rationale.

I suppose we can use that with moist things in life, self sustain or perish. Survival of the fittest. Pay your own way. I'm still waiting to see that happen.