How good are the Jets going?

[cahullian]

Great to see the jets doing well in the early part of the season.
As a season ticket holder I love the A League but I understand it's not everyones cup of tea. Please don't be afraid to speak your mind. Just because I'm form Belfast I promise I won't blow you up for stating what you believe is the truth no matter how misguided.

Gazz

[wavelandscott]

I am not so familiar with the A-league...I assume that it is popular ?!?...soccer (English football) right?

When I first read the title of the post I was thinking that you were referring to the New York Jets of the Gridiron (American Football) NFL fame...since that season is just kicking off in the US...as a gridiron fan I was interested in the post...

[cahullian]

Sorry to burst your bubble Scott but you are on the money, it's football with the round ball. Officially it's called football now in Australia to bring it in line with the rest of the world.

I see the most votes are for What is the A league.

The A League is an eight team football comp in Australia and New Zealand.
The table after three games stands thus

P=Played W=Won D=Drawn L=Loss F-Goals for your team A=Goals Agianst your team GD= Goal difference Pts= Points


1.Central Coast mariners P 3 W 3 D 0 L 0 F 5 A 0 GD 5 Pts 9:thumbsup:
2.Newcastle Jets P 3 W 1 D 2 L 0 F 2 A 1 GD 1 Pts 5:party2:
3.Adelaide United P 3 W 0 D 3 L 0 F 5 A 5 GD 0 Pts 3:P
4.Melbourne Victory P 3 W 0 D 3 L 0 F 3 A 3 GD 0 Pts 3:(
5.Perth Glory P 3 W 0 D 3 L 0 F 0 A 0 GD 0 Pts 3:sadeyes:
6.Queenslanr Roar P 3 W 0 D 2 L 1 F 3 A 4 GD-1 Pts 2:doh:
7.Sydney FC P 3 W 0 D 2 L 1 F 2 A 3 GD-1 Pts 2:screwy:
8.Wellington Phoenix P 3 W 0 D 1 L 2 F 2 A 6 GD-2 Pts 1:help:

I will upgrade the table after each round.
I hope this helps a little.

Gazz

[Ric]

I don't follow any particular team but I do enjoy a good game of football.
I wish they could put on a few games in Canberra then I could get along to them.

Cheers

[cahullian]

I hope the league expands soon. Maybe a team from the nations capital and one from Tasmania might work.

Gazz

[leon]

I don't follow footy at all, never have taken to the sport.

leon

[Rattler]

Yay football...more skilled, entertaining and more engaging!

;)

[cahullian]

Here is the latest table.

P=Played W=Won D=Drawn L=Loss F-Goals for your team A=Goals Agianst your team GD= Goal difference Pts= Points

Central Coast Mariners...... P4.W3D1.L0.F5.A0.GD5.Pts.10... :)
Newcastle United Jets....... P4.W2.D2.L0.F3.A1.GD2.Pts.8... :D
Queensland Roar...............P4.W1.D2.L1.F5.A 5.GD0.Pts.5 ...:thumbsup:
Melbourne Victory.............P4.W0.D4.L0.F3. A3.GD0.Pts.4l...:rofl:
Wellington Phoenix........... P4.W1.D1.L2.F4.A7.GD -3Pts.4...:(
Adelaide United............... P4.W0.D3.L1.F5.A6.GD-1Pts.3...:sadeyes:
Perth Glory..................... P4W0.D3L1.F1.A2.Gd-1Pts.3...:mad2:
Sydney FC......................P4.W0.D2.L2 .F3.A5.GD-2Pt.2...:lol:

The Jets are still going strong.

Gazz

[cahullian]

Here is the latest league table for the HAL
The jets had a good 2-nil lead going into half time but let the Victory back in the game with a poor second half.

............................... P.W. D. L .F .A .GD .Pts
Central Coast Mariners..5 .5 .1 .0 .6 .0 .6 1.3
Newcastle United Jets...5 .2. 3. 0 .5 .3. 2. 9
Melbourne Victory........5 .0. 5 .0 .5 .5. 0. 5
Queensland Roar......... 5 .1 .2 .2 .5 .6 .-1 .5
Sydney FC................. 5 .1. 2 .2 .4 .5 .-1. 5
Wellington Phoenix ......5 .1 .2 .2 .6 .9 .-3. 5
Adelaide United ..........5 .0 .4 .1 .7 .8. -1 .4
Perth Glory................ 5. 0. 3 .2 .1. 3. -2 .3

[Ric]

The Perth Glory seem to have faded a bit. weren't they in the Grand Finals a few times in the last couple of years.

Cheers

[cahullian]

They sure were Ric but like all things if you dont have your downs you dont know your ups. Perth were good in the old NSL but have found it hard going in the HAL.

The Jets have a couple of games on the road the next few weeks. Sydney FC then the league leaders Centrtal Coast Mariners. I like these away matches as I can get to them in under 2 hours travel.

Gazz

[Ric]

I know what you mean Gazz I've waited 10 years to see Manly have a start in a grand final.

Cheers

[cahullian]

It was a sad trip to Sydney for the Jets fans last week and this week wont be any easier as we are off to face the league leaders.
Good wins also by Melbourne, Wellington and Adelaide has tightened things up in the middle of the table. Should be a good weekend for football.



............................... P.W. D. L .F .A .GD.Pts
Central Coast Mariners..6 .5 .1 .1 .7 .2 .5 .13
Newcastle United Jets...6 .2. 3. 1 .5 .4. 1. 9
Melbourne Victory.........6 .1. 5 .0 .7 .5. 2. 8
Wellington Phoenix .......6 .2 .2 .2 .10 10.0.8
Sydney FC................. 6 .2. 2 .2 .5 .5 .0. 8
Adelaide United ...........6 .1 .4 .1 .9 .9. 0 .7
Queensland Roar...........6 .1 .2 .3 .5 .8 .-3.5
Perth Glory..................6. 0. 3 .3 .2. 7. -5.3

[Ric]

I think I'll have to start supporting the Glory, they look like they could use it :P

I always enjoy suporting the underdogs it's always more of a buzz when they have a win.

Cheers

[cahullian]

You're not wrong Ric I think Perth are in for a very long season. Queensland had a good win over Phoenix yesterday and Melbourne had a good win over Sydney tonight and are now in 2nd spot I hope the jets can get a result tomoprrow to regain our place.

[cahullian]

Another good win by the Jets on Sunday I hope they can get a result tomorrow night agianst the Roar.

.............................. P. W. D. L .F. A .GD .Pts
Central Coast Mariners 8. 4 ..2 ..2 .8 .4 .4 .14
Newcastle United Jets 8.. 3 ..4 .1 ..8 .6 .2 13
Adelaide United ..........8 .2 .5 ..1 .13.1 .3. 11
Melbourne Victory....... 8 .2 .5 ..1. 9.. 9 .0 .11
Queensland Roar......... 8 .3 .2 ..3. 8. 9 -1 .11
Sydney FC .................8 .2. 3 ..3 .8 .9 -1.. 9
Wellington Phoenix .......8 .2 .2 .4 .12.1 .-2 .8
Perth Glory .................8 .0 .5 .3 .5 .10 .-5 .5

[Ric]

Come on Glory, if they can just convert some of those draws into wins they will be right up there.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Perth had another draw on the weekend, the Jets had a great win agianst the victory, Adelaide were very impressive agianst Phoenix and Sydney just done enough to see off the mariners.

Team............................... P W D L F A GD Pts
1 Adelaide United FC............10 4 5 1 18 11 7 17
2 Central Coast Mariners FC..10 5 2 3 12 8 4 17
3 Newcastle Jets FC 10........10 4 5 1 11 7 4 17
4 Melbourne Victory FC.......10 3 5 2 11 12 -1 14
5 Queensland Roar FC.........10 3 4 3 12 13 -1 13
6 Sydney FC.....................10 3 3 4 11 12 -1 12
7 Wellington Phoenix FC..... 10 2 2 6 14 20 -6 8
8 Perth Glory FC................10 0 6 4 9 15 -6 6

[Ric]

Six draws :D, at least their consistent :)

Cheers

[cahullian]

It's been almost a calendar year since Perth have had a win. I'm wondering how long Smithy can keep his job.

Gazz

[Ric]

Hi Gazz, who would want to a coach in any code nowadays. I think he's keeping a watchful eye over his shoulder.

Cheers

[tornado33]

I was at last nights A league match at Energy Australia stadium. Sadly though the jets peppered Sydneys goal a few times we never got in, wheras eventually Sydney found the corner of Newcastle's, shot in from a mass of players vying for the ball right in front of Newcastles goal mouth. The hapless goalie never had a chance to move, and he vented his frustration kicking at the net at the back of the goal. That was the only goal in the match. Sydney FC 1 jets nil

[Ric]

Well the bell has tolled for Smithy at Perth, just heard on the news that he has got the chop from Perth management. I hope the Glory have a change of fortune for the remainder of the season.

Cheers

[cahullian]

I didn't think Smith had long to go before he got the chop.
Here is the latest table.
The Jets just can't seem to win agianst Sydney, the Mariners had a good win agianst Melbourne,Queensland had a great win over Adelaide and the Phoenix done the poor Glory like a turkey dinner.

Tornado I had to take a bus load of teachers to Sydney yesterday, even so I'm banned from the Jets games for 4 weeks for refusing to comply with a police direction during the Phoenix home game so I should be able to get back to the ground in the no to distant future.

Team........................ P W D L F A GD Pts
Central Coast Mariners 11 6 2 3 14 9 5 20
Adelaide United......... 11 4 5 2 18 12 6 17
Newcastle United Jets 11 4 5 2 11 8 3 17
Queensland Roar....... 11 4 4 3 13 13 0 16
Sydney FC............... 11 4 3 4 12 12 0 15
Melbourne Victory...... 11 3 5 3 11 13 -1 14
Wellington Phoenix..... 11 3 2 6 15 20 -5 11
Perth Glory............... 11 0 6 5 9 16 -7 6

[astroron]

What does HAL mean:shrug:

[Ric]

Hi Ron, it's the Hyundai A League.

Cheers

[astroron]

Thanks Ric:thumbsup:

[cahullian]

Ron you didn't think it had anything to do with 2001 a space odyssey did you?? he he

Gazz

[cahullian]

Perth had a great win over the jets. It's amazing how a change of coach can life a team. Melbourne and Sydney played out a boring Nil all draw, nice wins for Central Coast over Adelaide and Queensland over Wellington. The Central Coast are 6 points clear and you could throw a blanket over the next 5 teams. Looks like things are going to be fun as the last half of the season is well under way. Good to hear that a national youth league and a womens A league will be starting next year

Team............................ P W D L F A GD Pts
Central Coast Mariners .....12 7 2 3 16 9 7 23
Queensland Roar .............12 5 4 3 16 13 3 19
Adelaide United ...............12 4 5 3 18 14 4 17
Newcastle United Jets .......12 4 5 3 12 12 0 17
Sydney FC.......................12 4 4 4 12 12 0 16
Melbourne Victory..............12 3 6 3 11 13 -1 15
Wellington Phoenix ............12 3 2 7 15 23 -8 11
Perth Glory ......................12 1 6 5 13 17 -4 9

Gazz

[Ric]

Go Perth:cool:, thats a 100% improvement.

It's good that they starting up a youth and womens league. with this and the Asia league it is exactly the shot in the arm that football needs in Australia.
This is what will make us consistent when it comes to the world cup.

Cheers :)

[cahullian]

I agree Ric. Things can only get better from here on. Good to see Aloisi get a good start to his HAL career. I hope more big names want to spend the last few years of their careers here. They wont need big money seeing they earn $100,000 plus each week in the giant European leagues.

Gazz

[Ric]

I agree Gazz, to get some big names like Kewell, Viduka or Emmerton playing a few years in the HAL would be fantastic with the skill and knowledge that they could pass onto the younger players.

Better still if they could take up coaching positions.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Numbers wise we are the largest of the winter sports codes and even with main stream media ignoring us totally or when they do report anything its always negative. Things are percieved to be looking good for the future of this great game. Buy in truth what we need now is security/police letting up on the fans a little. I can (sort of) understand trying to take out some of the passion on the pitch, but when they force the fans into not enjoying themselves too much it can only hurt the game. After last weeks home game agianst Perth I talked to at least a dozen supporters who said they wont go back to matches because of the way they were treated by security. Three of them are season ticket holders and have been ever since the HAL started. Ticket prices start at $19.00 at Energy Australia Stadium and the beers are $5.00 for a plastic cup. So there is a lot of money being spent to go and watch. My local club has big screen tv's and cocktails for $5.00 and the security there know who I and my friends are, so the don't give us grief. I love watching the game live but not at the expence of my friends and family being looked down upon and victimised by cardboard coppers. My friends were even being stopper by the police and having their soft drinks sniffed, even though they were over 18. If this is the way the club and the HAL want to treat their most dedicated fans, we will start to spend our hard earned somewhere else. From reading the papers on the cricket at the GABBA it seems like the same thing is happening there also. The trouble these days, sport is looked on as a business to make money, not a thing of passion and pride. The administrators of a lot of these codes have never been fans so they dont understand the hearts and minds of the grass roots supporters.

Sorry about the rant but I had tp get it off my chest,

Gazz

[Ric]

Perfectly understandable Gazz and I agree.

Supporters are the heart and soul of any club if you drive them away then you lose your financial support and when that is gone then the administrators are usually sacked for not making the club financial.

Therefore it is in there own interest to look after their loyal fan base.

[wren3]

Couldn't agree more

look what happened to sydney in the first season. averaging almost 20,000 a game.. no coincidence that they won.:)

and melbourne last year, having to move to the Telstra Dome.:mad2:

it now seems that whoever can get the most people through the turnstiles has it wrapped up

[cahullian]

The 1.8 million salary cap is no where near big enough to attract decent players here. Most of the south american players bought this year couldn't cut the mustard and have been sent home or only get half a game each week. What's the betting next year the HAL teams plunder Asia and Afrca for players.

Gazz

[cahullian]

Good wins by the Central Coast and Queensland on the weekend,Adelaide and Newcastle had a hard fought draw as did Wellington and Sydney. Not many goals this week (6) but that just goes to show how close the league is.

Central Coast Mariners.........13 8 2 3 16 9 8 26
Queensland Roar.................13 6 4 3 17 13 4 22
Adelaide United...................13 4 6 3 19 15 4 18
Newcastle United Jets..........13 4 6 3 13 13 0 18
Sydney FC.........................13 4 5 4 13 13 0 17
Melbourne Victory...............13 3 6 4 11 14 -3 15
Wellington Phoenix...............13 3 3 7 16 24 -8 12
Perth Glory.........................13 1 6 6 13 18 -5 9


Gazz

[Ric]

Poor old Glory, got nabbed 1-0 but from what little bits I saw on telly it seem they played a good game.

Cheers

[cahullian]

No wins at all this weekend, four draws, looks like the salary cap in stiffling another code. At least the Jets are still in the top four, we are away to Queensland next week. I think I would be happy if we come away with a point in that game.

Central Coast Mariners.....14 8 3 3 17 9 8 27
Queensland Roar.............14 6 5 3 17 13 4 23
Adelaide United...............14 4 7 3 20 16 4 19
Newcastle United Jets......14 4 7 3 13 13 0 19
Sydney FC.....................14 4 6 4 13 13 0 18
Melbourne Victory............14 3 7 4 12 15 -3 16
Wellington Phoenix...........14 3 4 7 17 25 -8 13
Perth Glory.....................14 1 7 6 14 19 -5 10

Gazz

[Ric]

A very quiet round indeed Gaz, only 4 goals scored.

Cheers

[cahullian]

The Glory are only one win away from getting out of bottom place. They seem to have turned things around with the help of their new coach. They have a very tricky home game agianst Melbourne next week, Central Coast play Sydney, Wellington play Adelaide and the Queensland Roar play the Jets. The Jets are one of three teams averaging less than a goal a game along with Sydney and Melbourne. Jardel has been a complete waste of money as far as I'm concerned and Danni hasn't been much better, we really miss Rodrigez and Nicky Carle. I hope the boys can turn things around next week, fingers crossed.

Gazz

[Ric]

Perth v Melbourne, the battle of the cellar dwellers :P.

A win here would be handy indeed.

Cheers :)

[cahullian]

Going into the last round robin and everything is still up for grabs.

Gazz

[Ric]

How good was tonight exhibition game between Sydney FC and the LA Galaxy. It had everything from drama to great goals. A well deserved win to Sydney 5-3.

Beck's goal was sheer brilliance as was his overall onfield presence. Thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. Also an awesome crowd for a Tuesday night.

Cheers

[cahullian]

you're not wrong Ric it was a great advertisment for the code. Becs goal was well takes even though as a Leeds United supporter I am bound by a blood oath to hate all Man U players old or new. So you can understand as a Jets supporter I also hate Sydney,but was glad the result went the way it did,for the sole season the no ex Man U players were playing for Sydney : )

Gazz

[Ric]

I'd better watch out then Gazz, I'm a Man U supporter :scared3: :lol:.

I'm a bigger supporter of AC Milan though.

Cheers

[cahullian]

OMG Ric I'm a mad Inter fan he he he.
I also like Barca I hope your not a Real supporter...
The Jets had a great win up in Brisbane, keeps us in the running for the semi's. I just wish Wellington had got some kind of result agianst Adelaide.

gazz

[Ric]

Just AC Milan Gazz, my cousin played with them for all his career 1968 to 1980 so I have never even thought about supporting any other team, my dad and I always had seats reserved in the players section.

He also played in the 1970 World Cup, unfortunately the Azzuri were done 4-1 by Brazil that time around.

Cheers and congrats on the Jets win.

[cahullian]

I bet growing up and watching such great football was very exciting Ric.
My claim to fam is I want to the same school as Geordie Best.

Gazz

[Ric]

I think that is where my love of the game started, I can always remember pestering the players with heaps of questions about the game.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Good to see perth off the bottom Ric.
Here is the current A-league table.
I am off to Sydney tomorrow for the big game. Wish me luck. The Sydney supporters are the most vocally abusive supporters in the land. so I am sure to have a great time win ,lose or draw. I also love the pub crawl on the way back to central station.

1.Central Coast Mariners..14 8 3 3 17 9 8 27
2.Queensland Roar..........15 6 5 4 17 14 3 23
3.Adelaide United............15 5 7 3 22 17 5 22
4.Newcastle United Jets...15 5 7 3 14 13 1 22
5.Sydney FC..................14 4 6 4 13 13 0 18
6.Melbourne Victory........15 3 7 5 13 18 -5 16
7.Perth Glory.................15 2 7 6 17 20 -3 13
8.Wellington Phoenix.......15 3 4 8 18 27 -9 13

Gazz

[cahullian]

With Perth playing phoenix this week they might jump over the Victory if results go their way. All in all it should be a good week for the A-League fans.

Gazz

[Ric]

It's looking good Gazz. We'll have to see how it pans out, but it is good to see Perth making a move.

Cheers

[Matty P]

I honestly can't wait! :D Especially with Melbourne vs. Adelaide and Newcastle vs. Sydney. It promises to be a great weekend. :thumbsup:

Matt

[cahullian]

Sure does guys. I'm rubbing my hands with glee.:clap:

Gazz

[cahullian]

Great win by the Jets yesterday. Perth had another fantastic game, they are the inform team of the league at the moment. I will post the latest table later in the week as I haven't had time to scratch myself lately.

gazz

[cahullian]

Here is the League table with four rounds to go.

Central Coast Mariners..16 9 3 4 20 12 8 30
Queensland Roa...........17 7 6 4 20 16 3 27
Newcastle United Jet....17 5 7 4 17 15 2 25
Adelaide Unite.............17 5 8 4 25 21 4 23
Sydney F...................16 5 6 5 16 17 1..21
Wellington Phoeni........17 4 5 8 22 28 -6 17
Melbourne Victor.........17 3 8 6 17 23 -7 17
Perth Glor..................17 3 7 7 21 25 -6 16

Still all up for grabs.

Gazz

[Ric]

Hi Gazz, from what I read Perth had a great game which is good to see. A strong finish to the season now could see us finish with a placing in the middle of the field.

That's always a good incentive to the wooden spoon alternative.

Cheers

[cahullian]

I agree Ric, my only worry now is the Jets play the Glory in the last round of the comp and if we need a win to stay in the semis and Perth need a win to get off bottom it should be a scorcher of a game.

Gazz

[Ric]

It will be a good one Gazz, both teams have a good incentive to get the win. It will be a beauty for sure.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Great game last night. Really makes the top of the table a lot closer.
Here is the latest table. The NSW teams are turning it on.

Team............................. P W D L. F. A. GD ..Pts
1 Central Coast Mariners FC.17 9 3 5 24 17 7.. 30
2 Queensland Roar FC.........17 7 6 4 20 16 4. .27
3 Newcastle Jets FC...........17 6 7 4 17 15 2.. 25
4 Sydney FC.....................17 6 6 5 21 21 0 ..24
5 Adelaide United FC..........17 5 8 4 25 21 4 ..23
6 Wellington Phoenix FC......17 4 5 8 22 28 -6 17
7 Melbourne Victory FC.......17 3 8 6 17 24 -7 17
8 Perth Glory FC...............17 3 7 7 21 25 -4 .16

P = played | W = wins | D = draws | L = losses | F = goals for | A = goals against | GD = Goal Difference | Pts = points

[Ric]

I see Perth sorted out Melbourne to the tune of 3-1, but I think Queansland will be a tough match for the next game.

Still can't get of the bottom though :doh:.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Perth are doing well Ric. I see the jets still cant win without Joel Griffiths. Bit like the Knights and Joey Johns.
Will post the table at a later date.

Gazz

[cahullian]

Here is the latest table,things are starting to really hot up now.

1 Queensland Roar FC..........18 8 6 4 24 17 30
2 Central Coast Mariners.......18 9 3 6 26 22 30
3 Sydney FC......................18 7 6 5 24 22 27
4 Newcastle United Jets FC...18 6 7 5 19 18 25
5 Adelaide United................18 5 8 5 26 24 23
6 Melbourne Victory FC........18 4 8 6 22 26 20
7 Wellington Phoenix...........18 5 5 8 25 30 20
8 Perth Glory.....................18 3 7 8 22 29 16

[Ric]

Well, we showed Queensland a thing or two :whistle:

On to the Central Coast now, a win now would certainly stir up the top of the table.:D There's nothing better than being nuisance to the top teams at the end of a season :lol:

Cheers

[cahullian]

The Jets had a good win last night as did Sydney. That should see both teams into the semis.

Gazz

[Ric]

Yep Sydney and the Jets are fairly safe now. Last I heard Perth and the Central Coast where still 0-0.

Cheers

[Sausageman]

Go the Roar.......
Hehehehe

Mike.

[Matty P]

Mike you got it all wrong.

Go Melbourne Victory...... :lol: :rofl:

Matt

[cahullian]

The Victory had a good win tonight. Keeps them in the running for the semi's. Good to see them hitting some form heading into the Asian championship.

[GTB_an_Owl]

Gazz

you probably haven't received the letter yet - but i better tell you that because you haven't attended any of the last three astro nites here on the coast and you have failed to introduce several of our new attendee's to the hedgehog ritual

your passport to the gosford shire (sorry - CITY) has been cancelled

this means you will not be able to attend the game to-nite :whistle: :lol: :lol:

geoff

[Ric]

Congrats Gazz, I see the Jets got the final spot in the semi finals last night. Melbourne and Adelaide came close but just got pipped at the post.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Thanks Ric. We were lucky to get away with the win against Perth last night. The ref done us a favour with the dodgy send off.

Gazz

[Matty P]

Hey Gazz, do you think the Jets will go all the way and win the finals?

[cahullian]

It would be great if they could. We went well last year only to be beaten by Adelaide in the final. Hopefully we can go one better this year.

Gazz

[h0ughy]

oh well central coast won tonight - that puts them second at the moment with 2 matches left to decide places

[Ric]

What's the classic old saying Gazz.

"Will someone please lend that ref their glasses" :lol:

Oh well, there is always next season.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Here is the final standings for the A-League season.
I think the central coast have been the best team team this year and deserve their first place.
It is great to see the Jets come in second, that will give us two bites of the cherry if we need it. I hope we don't...


Team............................... ......P..W.D.L..F..A.GD....Pts
1 Central Coast Mariners FC.......21 10 4 7 30 25 .5 ...34
2 Newcastle Jets FC.................21 9 7 5 25 21 .4 ....34
3 Sydney FC...........................21 8 8 5 28 24 .4.... 32
4 Queensland Roar FC...............21 8 7 6 25 21 .4.... 31
5 Melbourne Victory FC.............21 6 9 6 29 29. 0 ....27
6 Adelaide United FC................21 6 8 7 31 29 .2 ....26
7 Perth Glory FC......................21 4 8 9 27 34 -7... 20
8 Wellington Phoenix FC............21 5 5 11 25 37 -12 20

Gazz

[Ric]

All the best with the finals Gazz.

Good to see Perth got off the bottom even though it was with for and against.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Thanks Ric.
It doesn't matter how you get of the bottom place as long as you are off.
Funny how three of the four teams in the semi's are within 160 KM from each other. Central and northern NSW must be the capital of football in this country.

Gazz

[Ric]

True Gazz, nobody wants a wooden spoon in the trophy cabinet.

cheers

[leon]

This thread has been going for ages, so it must be good, who are they, The Jets. :lol: :lol:

Leon :thumbsup:

[Ric]

Hi Leon, that would be the Newcastle Jets football club or Soccer club as we Aussies call it.

Cheers

[duncan]

I was going to ask "Who the hell are they?!!"
Gimme Rugby League.:thumbsup:

[cahullian]

Boys don't get cheeky or I will have to walk down there and slap you silly.

Gazz

P.S. How long do you think it would take to walk fron Newcastle to deepest darkest Ballarat and Yungaburra.

[duncan]

Hey Gazz,
Not in my lifetime so i'm safe,LOL

You did say walk!!!!!,LOL:lol::lol::lol::rofl:: rofl::lol:

[cahullian]

That's it...I'm buying lots of astro gear and sending clouds north and south. You left me no other option...

Gazz

[duncan]

ARGH!!!! It's already raining cats and dogs up here.
GO ON!!! Do your best,LOL
Cheers:lol:

[Ric]

Nooooo, not more cloud :doh:

:cloudy: The last lot still hasn't gone yet.

[cahullian]

I sent the rain in advance of being cheeked to.

He he he he

Gazz

[cahullian]

I see Danny Tiatto got two weeks for his punch, I think he was lucky getting off so light.

Can you believe they are going to force the Central Coast or Newcastle to play the Grand Final in Sydney. Everyone from both teams hate Sydney, and I think it's a disgrace to force the teams that finish on top to play at the home of the team who finished third. What would happen if Adelaide won the Minor Premiership would they make them play in Perth or Melbourne? as Hindmarsh only holds 15.000 or so.

Rant over.

Gazz

[Ric]

That's the way of the media corporations Gazz, where is the best profit going to come from.

Look at the NRL Grandfinal, Melbourne was on top all year, wiped everyone in the finals and still had to play the grand final in Sydney and flog my beloved Manly. It's all about money i'm afraid.

[cahullian]

Just a quick note to wish the Sydney and Queensland fans all the best for tonight.

Gazz

[cahullian]

Great 2-0 win for the mighty Jets. We have one foot in the Grand Final.

Gazz

[Ric]

Congrats to your team Gazz, it will be tough to knock them out from here. No taking it easy now though, just play their normal game and don't panic.

The other spot is still wide open though so that wil be an interesting game this weekend.

Cheers

[cahullian]

Yes Ric we are so close I can almost taste it. It's times like this I'm glad I'm a season ticket holder as I get to buy my tickets two days before they go on sale to the general public.

Gazz

[cahullian]

The wings fell off the Jets last night. Just as well we have two bites at the cherry. Congtats to the Mariners, they were the only team that looked like winning last night.

Gazz

[Ric]

It will be getting a bit tense for you now Gazz, maybe a bead or two of sweat appearing. Do or die this weekend.

[cahullian]

You're not wrong Ric.
Win lose or draw it has been a great season for the boys.

Gazz

[Matty P]

I would just like to say congrats to the Jets on making the finals. :D

[h0ughy]

:thumbsup: congrats Newcastle.......now the next step;)

[Ric]

It should be a great grand final, congrats to the Jets

Cheers

[cahullian]

Go the boys.
It was heart stopping stuff on Sunday,but the boys done us proud. I have my Grand Final tickets and looking forward to the big game this coming weekend.

Gazz

[cahullian]

BTW we also qualify for the Asian Championships next year. A few friends and I have a syndicate going and we just might use our slush fund to go on a road trip with the mighty Jets next year.

Gazz

[Ric]

There's nothing like a Grand Final week is there Gazz

Have a great time at the game.

[cahullian]

Thanks Ric, I can taste the beer already...AAARRRGGGGHHHH BEEEEEEEEER..

Gazz

[Ric]

I hope its not that warm beer they serve in plastic cups.

I reckon it's that what causes 90% of all the punch-ups :lol:

Cheers

[cahullian]

At the Jets home games they stop selling full strength beer at half time, but you can still buy spirits... can't for the life of me work that one out.
In Sydney they sell full strength beer until the bar closes, so who cares if it's warm. He he he


Gazz

[cahullian]

Todays the big day. Go the boys.

Gazz

[Matty P]

Looks like it is going to be an awesome game.... I can't wait. :)

[Ric]

I've got a feeling it will be a tight game, I hope it doesn't end up in a penalty shootout. There is nothing worse.

Good luck to both teams.

[h0ughy]

Well we won, and I dare say there wont be a dry glass in the the house then they get back to Newy!!!

Newcastle jets 1 - Central Cost mariners Blot!!!!

now try to get a coherent word from Gazz when he gets back....LOL

[Ric]

Congrats to the Jets and all their supporters. It was a great game with a bit of everything in it.

It got a bit controversial at the end but then what grand final isn't.

Cheers

[cahullian]

It was a great trip to Sydney, plenty of beers,cheers and geers after the game from the mariners supporters.
I never thought we would be grang final winners when I started this thread so many moons ago.
I should start up another one for next year some day soon.

Gazz

[iceman]

Well done guys, still recovering Gazza?

I guess now that the footy season is over you can come down to the central coast again?

[cahullian]

If the clouds ever clear up Mike. I might be able to make a few trips in the next few months.

Gazz

[GTB_an_Owl]

There are a few down here gazz that are waiting for their hedgehog initiation:wink2: :whistle:

geoff

[tornado33]

Saw an ad on Tv, there is now a DVD of the grand final 4 sale in places like Kmart etc.

It was a great game, we saw it from the Sunnyside tavern as we munched into one of the most delicious steaks ive had , they have these fantastic $10 steak and vegies, which we had while the game was on :)
Scott

[wavelandscott]

Okay, I know who the Jets (not the New York ones) are now.

Congratulations to team and fans for a good finish to the season!

[Deeno]

A lovely game of handball??

[cahullian]

Scott I have been to the sunnyside myself a few time and I must agree you get a great steak there.

Gazz

[cahullian]

Geoff the Hedgehogs are on ice. Hopefully you wont have to wait long to sink your teeth into one.

Gazz