tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post1509409758166939811..comments2024-03-29T20:40:54.890+11:00Comments on Walter Pless on Association Football: North and South coaches appointed, and, yawn, Melbourne versus Adelaide againWalterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11493237569003662448noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-56856761049204627302009-07-08T09:30:36.540+10:002009-07-08T09:30:36.540+10:00Hi Hendra
The northern ladies' squad has been...Hi Hendra<br /><br />The northern ladies' squad has been published on this blog earlier this month, so if you look at the articles you should find it (could be late last month).<br /><br />As for contacting clubs in Tasmania, check out the Football Federation Tasmania website and the Links section and that will give you a list of clubs and contact details (http://www.footballfedtas.com.au/)Walternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-35571707259525534972009-07-08T09:04:31.450+10:002009-07-08T09:04:31.450+10:00Hi, I have just transferred down from Melbourne an...Hi, I have just transferred down from Melbourne and looking to settle in the North of the state. It's great to see that there is an A-League game being held in Launceston this month. I noticed that there is a ladies game scheduled. Great to see. Have the squads been published yet? Where on the Web can I find them? I am interested in playing next year and would like to know how to contact clubs in the northern league.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088191049198811609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-7710891904011919752009-06-13T14:55:41.197+10:002009-06-13T14:55:41.197+10:00'Chuq' Our under 21's side played side...'Chuq' Our under 21's side played sides that had a bye. Do you think that they played their strongest side? At one stage one of the sides had two under 15's and 4 under 16's playing, yes we had a few too!<br />Personally I think Neil Connelly and Tim Dale would make good state coaches.Someone that careshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630385039184482738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-86679157854964461112009-06-12T23:50:47.927+10:002009-06-12T23:50:47.927+10:00The Southern/Northern Squads always explode on the...The Southern/Northern Squads always explode on the blog it makes for great reading. Darren if I was Liam I'd be ropable and embarrassed, the boy doesn't need you fighting his fights on a public domain here, considering he will now no doubt cop it on the park!Darbzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723018082851787433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-20139164158644636112009-06-12T21:57:17.005+10:002009-06-12T21:57:17.005+10:00Darren Scott Is a Champion Bloke.
As is Liam.
and ...Darren Scott Is a Champion Bloke.<br />As is Liam.<br />and technically speaking Liam is one of the best defenders in the competition.LPFChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07297111098702798805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-87637931575826404692009-06-12T21:38:59.597+10:002009-06-12T21:38:59.597+10:00From my understanding Liam has already been offere...From my understanding Liam has already been offered a contract. But is waiting until the end of year 12. <br />Some of your best work Darren lol.Sam Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15476527188416757545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-22060703164386698192009-06-12T20:15:29.977+10:002009-06-12T20:15:29.977+10:00player, yellowgem,etc if you are suggesting I am o...player, yellowgem,etc if you are suggesting I am on here scanning for my sons name - then you blokes really are off the mark, and tells me how nieve you are.I was not suggesting he will play for aus. but if you read my post was comparing body size with Carney (as was the criticism) Its the weak 'sniper remarks" (as with all blogs) that are made slagging off aspects of football in Tassie. It would not matter, and will make no difference who makes any team - from U10 through to local senior, rep or state - selections will always be contentious - especially to those not involved. There are young players every week that excell at senior level, albeit at their peril - damned if you do and damned if you dont.<br />Corey - sorry, but I posted for me, not him!Darren Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643770794810008749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-34754823709694779712009-06-12T17:54:14.941+10:002009-06-12T17:54:14.941+10:00"Someone that cares" I have been reading..."Someone that cares" I have been reading this blog and previous ones but have resisted commenting.Some of your comments though deserve attention.<br /><br />1) Who would you select as state coach ? If we had the luxury of having a coach of that standard , who is not coaching already ,then what is he doing in Tasmania? We do not have a state side with a dedicated coach waiting in the wings for a friendly match ( 1 of maybe 2 a year) to be arranged.<br /><br />2)Re player selection....a player will only be selected based on his name(reputation). This is inherited by virtue of his (good) performances week in week out for his own side. Surely this is the only fair method of selection ,in addition to attitude etc that you mention.<br /><br />3)Southern coach a poor choice ???? In your opinion maybe. Who would you select and why ?<br />I dont necessarily agree or disagree on this point ,but this person does have fairly recent success with the youth side last year.<br /><br />4)Your point about being an amateur competition is just stating the obvious .As far as I am aware all players are amateurs ,and whilst they remain amateurs ,they cannot be expected to give 100% committment to the sport , effort and timewise ,as a semi-professional or professional would. Years ago teams trained 3 and sometimes 4 times per week ,depending on the coach at the time ,but were paid.Paid minimally mind you but were paid.Players knew that if they did not train not only would they not play , but wouldnt get paid either. <br />I dont know how many committees you have been a member of recently but I would suggest that most premier league club committees are as professional as time and other committments allow .observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813904558971599158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-72386624859302170072009-06-12T15:38:08.668+10:002009-06-12T15:38:08.668+10:00To 'Someone That Cares' - we'll never ...To 'Someone That Cares' - we'll never get anywhere if we fear being defeated. Look at the National Youth League friendlies last year - we lost the first to Sydney 4-1, but defeated Melbourne 1-0, Queensland 1-0 and Adelaide 3-2!<br />Of course, it would be nice if the media covered it in the same way that Tasmania defeating Queensland in the AFL state of origin match was covered. Back page Saturday and Sunday and articles pretty much every day since!Chuqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12834036192837211809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-91264623313171903662009-06-12T15:14:36.954+10:002009-06-12T15:14:36.954+10:00I have been hearing about the state side selection...I have been hearing about the state side selection and coaches and so I decided to log in and read the comments.<br />First of all a premier league coach should never been coaching a state side.<br />Second players are selected not by names or what they do for their own teams but for the experience of position that they play, attitude and their respect for the state.<br />We have a lot of young talent in Tassie, but a very poor quality of people to realise it. <br />The comments for what Walter suggested, A Tassie side to play an A-league side would be great. But I am afraid that if an A-League side came to play serious football then they would demolish our Tasmanian side.<br />We have no one in Tassie that could play A-league. The coach selected for the southern side is a poor choice.<br />We have two coaches to my knowledge that have coached out of Tassie, Ken Morton and George Krambosanos, that have been very successful.<br />Every team that comes over to play in Tasmania is not a full squad and come over here for a holiday.<br />Heidelburg (last year) hadn't trained for 8 weeks when they played in Hobart.<br />P.S. What we do have in Hobart is a amateur league run by amateurs. There is only a few players, coaches and committees that try to make it professional.Someone that careshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630385039184482738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-9868915700731572572009-06-12T11:56:19.208+10:002009-06-12T11:56:19.208+10:00the uni keeper's positioning was horrible agai...the uni keeper's positioning was horrible against zebras? and i didn't see any good saves? Tatnell has to be in the squad and if Mainella is available he is undisputed #1.<br /><br />Darren Scott- <br />I have been one of Liam's knockers over the past year although I do believe he has ability. I think the problem is that he has been talked up as a great prospect but has failed to show much in the Tasmanian league. I recently saw him close up at a Futsal tournament and there is no doubt he has great technical ability and is good for his age. The best possible thing for him is to try his hand in Melbourne or something like that if you believe he can make it. I could find him trials at many clubs on the mainland and I am sure there are others who could also. A-League youth league is also an option.<br />Coming on here as his father is probably only going to create more angst towards Liam and hopefully people see that you are trying to do the right thing. One thing on this blog is that you need to be prepared to cop flack and not worry too much about it (i know that obviously).<br />Liam should push on and keep concentrating on playing, hopefully realize that Morton and the Tasmania United idea may be just a pipe dream at this stage (may happen in the future but not for Liam's age group), and get himself on to greener pastures and have a really big crack at it.. Obviously being a Joeys rep would help his chances with a contract. <br /><br />Hat's off to you for sticking up for your son and backing his ability!Corey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857079388120017407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-57547862948238577092009-06-12T09:44:36.258+10:002009-06-12T09:44:36.258+10:00Roundball, those penalty saves were outstanding, j...Roundball, those penalty saves were outstanding, just ask Gordon, Page and McKeown. Surely it is irrelevent how many senior games or how many years someone has played?geezerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012028740001834047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-55151061945275348232009-06-12T08:04:19.708+10:002009-06-12T08:04:19.708+10:00Spectator, Still not sure that deserves a spot eit...Spectator, Still not sure that deserves a spot either. They may have been terrible penalties i don't know, that doesn't really amount for much. how many actaul senior games is has he played?? When you look at Kaden, he has been playing for a few years in these ranks and saved many a penalty, and Peter has played at least 150+ seniors games and been in all the South squads from the last few years. Even though Mainella is playing Reserves and so is peters they both should rank surely.Roundballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691808179735426935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-32624994474524570792009-06-12T03:27:12.002+10:002009-06-12T03:27:12.002+10:00My Team:
Kaden
Fagg Smith Telega
C. Smith
...My Team:<br /><br />Kaden<br /><br />Fagg Smith Telega<br /><br /> C. Smith<br /><br />Self Ladic Pullen <br /><br />Walsh Cripps Crosswell<br /><br />Subs:<br />Welch<br />Ludford<br />Iseli<br />Cairns<br /><br />May seem Zebras bias...But i think they are the better plays South Tas have to offerCoxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06925531441779157103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-76228473573624931122009-06-12T00:11:49.931+10:002009-06-12T00:11:49.931+10:00Darren Scott - this blog is a space used by all so...Darren Scott - this blog is a space used by all sorts for opinion, big noting,fun and a bit of shit stirring. <br /><br />You'll go nuts reading comments about Liam and taking them with anything but a pinch of salt - not knowing who posted them or for what reason.<br /><br />This is not facebook or myspace where everyone is your friend it's a public blog site like any other and people aren't supposed to put their real names here. <br /><br />Most people who know Liam and have seen him play would acknowledge his commitment and his abilities. That will probably be confirmed when the squad is picked. I think you should maybe leave your expectations at that - or log off.<br /><br />Also, for the record I would have Corry Smith in a rep squad purely on footballing ability and his versatility. Whether or not Kelly would be able to put up with his antics more than he already does is another thing - and Coory you know I'm right!<br /><br />PS. Hello to Yellow Gemini - yes I know he can play (xxx)Captainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709785366661636583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-88519840691650152562009-06-11T23:16:49.908+10:002009-06-11T23:16:49.908+10:00omg i can not believe liam scott is being compared...omg i can not believe liam scott is being compared to david carney in any way of form, yes liam did well to make the joeys but he plays in tasmania not england and yes hes young but he doesnt even stand out in a leauge that is not much more than a social kick so please dont even suggest anything to do with the socceroos, the best thing for liam is to go to the mainland as he will achieve nothing more in tasmania and will not improveyellowgemi11https://www.blogger.com/profile/10900346207235886905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-11124606774441471032009-06-11T21:34:28.559+10:002009-06-11T21:34:28.559+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-86664955423562928082009-06-11T19:53:05.867+10:002009-06-11T19:53:05.867+10:00Tom, Hamish Peacock has done a lot to deserve a sp...Tom, Hamish Peacock has done a lot to deserve a spot in the side, even if it is on the bench. Since he started playing at Uni they have had their best set of results for the year. I'm not saying this is just down to him but he has helped. Also saved 3 penalties against eagles in the cup. Regarding the game against Zebras it would have been a lot worse if not for himSpectatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08427372543512486184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-14720976981398297742009-06-11T19:16:32.781+10:002009-06-11T19:16:32.781+10:00Hard to make a team but here goes...
Crosswell - ...Hard to make a team but here goes...<br /><br />Crosswell - Cripps<br /><br />Clay - Self -Upton - Brazendale<br /><br />Ludford - Smith - Iseli - Fagg<br /><br />Tatnell/Kaden/peter? <br /><br />Subs<br />Telega<br />Ladic <br />Smith<br />holmes<br /><br />Cripps deserves a spot up front, aslo need some older heads for a bit of balance. Defence near picks itself.<br />keeper would be a hard choice, what has peakock done to deserve a senior birth?? None of the above keepers have done much appart from Peter who would be the most senior and seasoned of ones mentioned.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10200598587989119532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-44624015183753567512009-06-11T16:59:18.175+10:002009-06-11T16:59:18.175+10:00And Player, you are........?
When people have the...And Player, you are........?<br /><br />When people have the balls to put their name to their comment, then I will accept any criticism that comes my way. until then, just keep hiding.Darren Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643770794810008749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-47494100223345284222009-06-11T12:23:35.526+10:002009-06-11T12:23:35.526+10:00Having watched Metro play up here in the North (0-...Having watched Metro play up here in the North (0-1 cup defeat v Prospect Knights). I reckon they would be a top half team in the NPL.Beardy79https://www.blogger.com/profile/11373668561335461613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-53284160949328161422009-06-11T11:55:19.177+10:002009-06-11T11:55:19.177+10:00No way any Div1 player should get selected, Guot s...No way any Div1 player should get selected, Guot scored 45 goals in div1 last year and couldn't get a game for olympic, thats how big the gap diff is.Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16003262890675363039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-55655339144506887662009-06-11T11:06:23.264+10:002009-06-11T11:06:23.264+10:00I note the debate on the make up of the rep side.
...I note the debate on the make up of the rep side.<br /><br />There is a precedent for selection outside the "Premier" league .<br /><br />Colin Shepherd was selected to play for Tasmania when playing in division 1 .<br /><br />If memory serves me correctly it was during the series versus N S W and was it Victoria?<br /><br />Eihter Walter or Keith will set me right.<br /><br />I am not sure if I will go this year I have seen the same sides 3 or is it 4 times.Brian Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605607543398994203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-32322454321058945382009-06-11T10:56:03.862+10:002009-06-11T10:56:03.862+10:00Darren Scott
Getting a bit to worked up and defens...Darren Scott<br />Getting a bit to worked up and defensive on this occasion. This hasn't been a bashin session on your boy..People are just giving their opinions squad selection. Nobody has said he is a bad player but i personally think he doesn't prove his worth. I would choose braydon pace ahead of liam scott anyday but thats just My opinion and if you can't handle that then maybe this blog isn't the best place for you to be looking for your sons name???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3290088887405022587.post-37102256296868017522009-06-11T10:43:54.329+10:002009-06-11T10:43:54.329+10:00Todd, not what im suggesting at all, comparing phy...Todd, not what im suggesting at all, comparing physiques - thats all.Darren Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643770794810008749noreply@blogger.com