tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post2743654436901862121..comments2024-03-29T06:48:00.592+11:00Comments on Walter Pless on Association Football: Ken Morton delighted with the performance of Tasmanian youngsters at Manchester United AcademyWalterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493237569003662448noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-5576751554193314792012-03-16T20:11:11.761+11:002012-03-16T20:11:11.761+11:00Hi Anonymous, Its kimberley Hale here. Just saw yo...Hi Anonymous, Its kimberley Hale here. Just saw your post and am wanting to say thank you! It was a shame I left but im glad i was helpful! Thanks :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-81397108570158099762010-11-12T10:30:08.209+11:002010-11-12T10:30:08.209+11:00fft never help anyone go anywhere its only because...fft never help anyone go anywhere its only because of ken morton that any of these kids get a shot at something they can only dream of soccer tasmania is a joke... they couldn't run a bath....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-56697912965351045382010-11-05T13:54:21.598+11:002010-11-05T13:54:21.598+11:00If Will Abbott cant be signed up immediately, and ...If Will Abbott cant be signed up immediately, and according to many he is the best this state has produced for many years ,then there is little hope. This suggests that there are many more like him and better , that will be considered before Tasmanians will be.<br /><br />November 4, 2010 5:05 PM<br /><br /><br />You need to read what others write. It's not that there are many others as good or better than him over there, it is policy that clubs do not take players from outside their own region even if they are better than what they have.<br /><br />To get signed from Tasmania you literally have to be signed to a full professional contract, not a youth contract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-57874977044919105922010-11-05T11:11:50.065+11:002010-11-05T11:11:50.065+11:00will abbott is not that good and was at fault for ...will abbott is not that good and was at fault for two of the goals against mariners despite everyone raving he is not the best tasmanian playerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-32588707212765206532010-11-04T20:39:36.851+11:002010-11-04T20:39:36.851+11:00November 4, 2010 7:42 AM
The reason it is harder t...November 4, 2010 7:42 AM<br />The reason it is harder to get into A League is because in AFL there are 18 team with 40 players ea on their list with virtually no overseas players - leaving opportunity for about 700 players.<br /><br />In the A League we have 11 teams with (I don't know) 30 players max of which I estimate 50 would be imports. That would leave less than 300 players from Aus.<br /><br />I reckon its as simple as that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-66941297715626252672010-11-04T17:05:08.733+11:002010-11-04T17:05:08.733+11:00Anon 3.00PM . As I stated previously ,the A League...Anon 3.00PM . As I stated previously ,the A League and FFA are not interested in Tasmania.A League clubs have hundreds of kids as you state ,in their own regions to call on. Similarly overseas, there would be thousands in comparison.<br />Tasmanians have no hope of progressing to the A League unless they are something extremely special.<br />If Will Abbott cant be signed up immediately, and according to many he is the best this state has produced for many years ,then there is little hope. This suggests that there are many more like him and better , that will be considered before Tasmanians will be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-7757741549354864212010-11-04T15:00:06.856+11:002010-11-04T15:00:06.856+11:00I am not referring to anyone in particular .I will...I am not referring to anyone in particular .I will not single out anyone on a public forum as other do ,but there have been numerous Tasmanians from both the north and south , who have ventured overseas for trials yet have not done so in their own country. I am not suggesting that there is anything wrong with this. I wish I did it when I was playing . What I am suggesting is that if these players were good enough to try overseas , why would they not get an opportunity in their own country ? ( I am not suggesting they arent good enough either) If they were of that standard ,logically clubs from the A League would have spotted them before they venture abroad?<br /><br />November 4, 2010 2:12 PM<br /><br /><br />It's well documented that A-League clubs won't sign youth players from outside their immediate region. This rules out opportunities for young tasmanians within the A-League. Further to this, even if they do sign a tassie based player, the player is on a 5K contract, so you have to work on top of moving interstate.<br /><br />The base A-League contract is 45k, and although they state the average wage is around 85k, it's more a case of 2-3 players making 200+k with the rest on 45-60.<br /><br />This on top of already limited opportunities within the league, why wouldn't you head overseas and try your luck?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-61840822032197451992010-11-04T14:12:40.004+11:002010-11-04T14:12:40.004+11:00Anon 12.50 PM.
I am not referring to anyone in par...Anon 12.50 PM.<br />I am not referring to anyone in particular .I will not single out anyone on a public forum as other do ,but there have been numerous Tasmanians from both the north and south , who have ventured overseas for trials yet have not done so in their own country. I am not suggesting that there is anything wrong with this. I wish I did it when I was playing . What I am suggesting is that if these players were good enough to try overseas , why would they not get an opportunity in their own country ? ( I am not suggesting they arent good enough either) If they were of that standard ,logically clubs from the A League would have spotted them before they venture abroad?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-45248345724936150332010-11-04T12:50:55.175+11:002010-11-04T12:50:55.175+11:00Also I cant understand why there are many players ...Also I cant understand why there are many players who go overseas for trials with clubs in Asia, England etc , yet they cant find an opportunity in their own country to arrange trials with clubs in their own domestic league.<br />Is this because they think they are better than they are ? Parents can afford it ? I doubt that any of them are identified and selected to go and try abroad. I find this scenario bemusing.<br /><br />November 4, 2010 7:42 AM<br /><br /><br />who exactly would you be referring to?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-86388377595225289272010-11-04T07:42:21.707+11:002010-11-04T07:42:21.707+11:00Anon 10.26 pm. Why is it harder to get into an A L...Anon 10.26 pm. Why is it harder to get into an A League team than AFL ? A League clubs are not interested in Tasmania yet.AFL cluba have always had scouts visiting the state looking for players with potential. I doubt that too many A League clubs have scouts coming to Tasmania to check out the talent. They dont even know we exist, as a soccer state. <br />Also I cant understand why there are many players who go overseas for trials with clubs in Asia, England etc , yet they cant find an opportunity in their own country to arrange trials with clubs in their own domestic league.<br />Is this because they think they are better than they are ? Parents can afford it ? I doubt that any of them are identified and selected to go and try abroad. I find this scenario bemusing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-7340246402714045772010-11-03T22:26:07.245+11:002010-11-03T22:26:07.245+11:00IMO it is harder to get in A League than AFL. It w...IMO it is harder to get in A League than AFL. It will take a far better player than we have currently to make it from Tassie. None of the current 16 and 17 year olds will make it. When we see a player making National squads as a 15 or 16 yo and/or AIS then we can get excited.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-34505043775211862252010-11-03T14:07:33.653+11:002010-11-03T14:07:33.653+11:00IMO Will abbott is too slow to succeed as a profes...IMO Will abbott is too slow to succeed as a professional footballer whereas Green had pace to burn but lacked a bit technically and most importantly wasnt particularly soccer savvy (don't underestimate the value of what goes on between the ears). AFL is a better choice for Josh - hope he gets drafted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-69508386690086743182010-11-03T10:20:55.341+11:002010-11-03T10:20:55.341+11:00Decentric,
Vikings Futsal is a worldwide organisat...Decentric,<br />Vikings Futsal is a worldwide organisation now and is one of the largest futsal providers in the world. The reason we are able to bring people down is through this network of contacts throughout the world. I could talk for hours about it but I think the above covers it in a round about way.Corey Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-30580400259721525192010-11-03T07:02:32.477+11:002010-11-03T07:02:32.477+11:00Anon 31 Oct 5.24 pm .You are correct. It is up to ...Anon 31 Oct 5.24 pm .You are correct. It is up to the Tas Hockey Centre to foster contacts/relationships with other soccer groups. What makes you think it is FFT's role. It never has been.That may necessitate some effort and thinking outside the square. FFT are used to doing to same thing year in and year out without change.That is one reasonthe game will not develop here to any acceptable standard. There are and have been for too long now , personal agendas,dislikes,jealousies etc that fester within the sport that is rotting from within.This will not allow development and promotion,harmonious dealings between stakeholders etc, that is required for the sport to become a serious sport inthi state.It is very sad when someone quotes some stats regarding the reduced numbers of people reading the Mercury for soccer information.There are more that read this blog than the local newspaper for information.Just goes to show how good Walter has been and still is, in reporting on and promoting the game locally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-35219641796052509442010-11-02T22:40:57.025+11:002010-11-02T22:40:57.025+11:00ken morton , i suppose he is doing some good in hi...ken morton , i suppose he is doing some good in his twilight coach he is one of the best coaches i've been with and that includes atti abonyimadmcglonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283792431948878507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-41538526657413819192010-11-02T18:48:07.352+11:002010-11-02T18:48:07.352+11:00Anon November 2, 2010 1:29 PM
We all see differen...Anon November 2, 2010 1:29 PM<br /><br />We all see different things. Tell me how can YOU tell above others?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-46158182627230609252010-11-02T17:24:18.024+11:002010-11-02T17:24:18.024+11:00Anon 2.53pm, October 31st.
I can't pontificat...Anon 2.53pm, October 31st.<br /><br />I can't pontificate when I don't know why some can create opportunities that FFT can't. It seems one person has replied with a plausible response. That is, it is not in FFT's charter to foster external links with other external football organisations/clubs/coaches/players. <br /><br /> Is it the role of the Tasmanian Hockey Centre to do this then?<br /><br />I admit I'm being flippant or facetious. <br /><br />Corey S can you explain why Vikings seem to be able to bring high profile football/futsal stakeholders to the state then?<br /><br />DecentricAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-19660266975963362502010-11-02T17:12:44.446+11:002010-11-02T17:12:44.446+11:00Whilst on the topic of good FFT employees, John B...Whilst on the topic of good FFT employees, John Burnett was a useful acquisition for the local football milieu. A shame he didn't stay on. He organised an excellent Festival Cup. He also had good interpersonal skills with constituents. John is also an experienced and credentialled coach.<br /><br />Kimberly Hale was also a pleasant and helpful receptionist. A shame she left too.<br /><br />DecentricAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-28436643259599887542010-11-02T13:29:09.997+11:002010-11-02T13:29:09.997+11:00Josh green is as good a "soccer" player ...Josh green is as good a "soccer" player as I have seen and I've seen most over the past 4 or 5 years. The other guy is in the spotlight becasue his tis days are coming to an end and they need somewhere for him to go. i noticed ccm had a 17 yo debutant this week - from Aus U19s and AIS. that's what we're up against.<br /><br />November 1, 2010 6:53 PM<br /><br /><br />you can see all you like, but you're prob not best placed to make such a call. will abott is better than what most yth setups have at aleague level. he will struggle to get a contract due to the fac tthat he is from Tasmania, and yth setups in the A-league do not take placements from outside their immediate region.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-48635051900417873662010-11-01T18:53:07.762+11:002010-11-01T18:53:07.762+11:00Josh green is as good a "soccer" player ...Josh green is as good a "soccer" player as I have seen and I've seen most over the past 4 or 5 years. The other guy is in the spotlight becasue his tis days are coming to an end and they need somewhere for him to go. i noticed ccm had a 17 yo debutant this week - from Aus U19s and AIS. that's what we're up against.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-65152467728005509672010-11-01T17:12:20.762+11:002010-11-01T17:12:20.762+11:00pontificate mmm is that something ricky ponting do...pontificate mmm is that something ricky ponting does when deciding who bats next hahahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-7340399266260431692010-11-01T16:10:08.277+11:002010-11-01T16:10:08.277+11:00Josh Green was a pretty decent football (soccer) p...Josh Green was a pretty decent football (soccer) player but certainly wouldn't justify that tag but then again neither does Will Abbott.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-46332389924023773872010-11-01T14:52:30.854+11:002010-11-01T14:52:30.854+11:00He has red hair but is not Will Abbott.Here's ...He has red hair but is not Will Abbott.Here's a clue he has been in tThe Mercury winning premierships with his football club and his surname matches the colour of grass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-63323582495089826692010-11-01T14:12:17.348+11:002010-11-01T14:12:17.348+11:00My son went to The Liverpool Academy as a guest in...My son went to The Liverpool Academy as a guest in 2006 and had a wonderful three days. But we didn't make a big deal about it or get a story in The Mercury.The aim was to show him how many talented players there were and that it is about enjoying the game at what ever level you play.<br />Get over the delusions and create a balanced Tasmanian Football League.Is it any wonder the best young soccer player in Tasmania is about to be drafted into the AFL.<br /><br />November 1, 2010 10:23 AM<br /><br /><br />Will Abott is getting drafted into the AFL?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-55290049511789314642010-11-01T13:29:49.340+11:002010-11-01T13:29:49.340+11:00Anon 10.23 AM. Good on him and the fact that you c...Anon 10.23 AM. Good on him and the fact that you can afford to just take your son to Liverpool for 3 days.No-one is makiong a big dealout of it. I believe it may be called promoting the game in Tasmania. How many readers, possibly, have read the story and thought, maybe their little Johnny is a good player and should aim to do the same if the opportunity arises again ? How do we find out more ?<br /><br />Have you thought about that ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com