NPL Discussion 2022

[Dennis]

Confirmed that Blacktown Spartans will be behind closed doors this Saturday on 6/8/22 but easy to watch the game from behind the goal at the main road end as you  get great viewing without entering the ground.  Come on guys it is a promotion year so let’s cheer them on.  The more the better!

[Westiesarebesties]

So by by the look of the most recent results, Wanderers Youth would have won the ladder if not for the point deductions (which don’t appear to have been adjusted yet). Well done on the flares guys…

[Paul01]

5 hours ago, Westiesarebesties said:

So by by the look of the most recent results, Wanderers Youth would have won the ladder if not for the point deductions (which don’t appear to have been adjusted yet). Well done on the flares guys…

Actually adjusted on Football NSW ladder (Dribl).

It is still mathematically possible for the NPL2 to top the league if

1. St George City FA draw or lose on Saturday 

AND

2. Mariners NPL2 draw or lose

AND

3. Wanderers NPL2 win

Scenario 1 is unlikely as they play Hills who are stone last

Scenario 2 is possible as CCM played yesterday and drew with Blacktown Spartans. CCM play St George FC who are mid table.

Scenario 3 is possible as Spartans played CCM yesterday and are backing up on Saturday 

 

[Westiesarebesties]

39 minutes ago, Paul01 said:

Actually adjusted on Football NSW ladder (Dribl).

It is still mathematically possible for the NPL2 to top the league if

1. St George City FA draw or lose on Saturday 

AND

2. Mariners NPL2 draw or lose

AND

3. Wanderers NPL2 win

Scenario 1 is unlikely as they play Hills who are stone last

Scenario 2 is possible as CCM played yesterday and drew with Blacktown Spartans. CCM play St George FC who are mid table.

Scenario 3 is possible as Spartans played CCM yesterday and are backing up on Saturday 

 

Yeah found that one, very unfortunate for the players. Fingers crossed CCM and St George can crumble but doubtful. I’m guessing this last game is also behind closed doors?

[Dennis]

Yes I rang Football NSW.  It is behind closed doors but dead easy to watch from outside the fence behind the goal.

[Dennis]

Let's hope we can get as many people there as possible.

 

[Dennis]

The playoff games (if applicable) will allow spectators I was informed by Football NSW

[Paul01]

On 03/08/2022 at 2:33 PM, Dennis said:

The playoff games (if applicable) will allow spectators I was informed by Football NSW

And the U20s will play CCM u20s in their grand final at Edensor Park on Saturday nominally starting at midday.

[SBW]

This guy thinks the NPL VIC is the strongest league in Australia, wasn’t he a WST Ultra once upon a time?

 

[Paul01]

3 academy teams in GFs

Only the u18s won over the Smurfs. 

U13 lost with a player sent off in the first half. 

U14s lost on penalties.

[MathyouWSW]

Haliti appointed head coach for Sydney Olympic: https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/2022/10/20/sydney-olympic-appoint-labinot-haliti-as-first-grade-mens-head-coach/?fbclid=IwAR2-tTqXbBLg-FpHNPeZP2jPp33poyy3kx93kBzfUTjveeVjlcMGeGLjuUg

[Upthehill]

10 minutes ago, MathyouWSW said:

Haliti appointed head coach for Sydney Olympic: https://mens.nplnsw.com.au/2022/10/20/sydney-olympic-appoint-labinot-haliti-as-first-grade-mens-head-coach/?fbclid=IwAR2-tTqXbBLg-FpHNPeZP2jPp33poyy3kx93kBzfUTjveeVjlcMGeGLjuUg

Good on him. I have a lot of love for Labi. I'd be very happy to see him back when he's build on his skills a bit more

[MathyouWSW]

Football Scout has tweeted that the Wanderers have signed Ariath Piol from NPL South Australian club the MetroStars, there's some footage of him below. he looks promising: 

And it also looks like another South Australian based player Jok Akuien will be joining him as well: 

I would assume both would be joining the Wanderers NPL squad.

[MathyouWSW]

WESTERN SYDNEY WANDERERS READY FOR THE BIG LEAGUE

It’s going to be a massive year for newly promoted side Western Sydney Wanderers with coach Andrew Christiansen hoping his young chargers will impress with not just results but their style of football at Wanderers Park.
 

Christiansen, who took out the League One Men’s Coach of the Year award with the Central Coast Mariners this season, managed to retain the likes of George Antonis, Marcus Younis, Luca Pecora, Frans Deli, Edmun Haddad, Liam Bonetig, Yohan D’Souza and Ryley Hollingdale from its 2022 squad.

The club has since promoted Max Hately, Filip Dimovski, Will Mckay and William Freney from its Under 20’s side as all four hope to make a name for themselves in the Red and Black.

There will be six new additions coming into the squad with Jesse Cameron, Ryan Devin, Teng Kuol, Edmond Lupancu, Ariath Piol and Mason Fernandez all penning deals with the club.

A squad littered with future Australian youth stars, it’s a great opportunity to witness some of the best young talented players on offer as they battle against NSW’s best in the top tier NPL competition.

No doubt Mark Rudan will be keeping a close eye on some of the talent on show in his NPL stable.

Western Sydney Wanderers 2022 Squad

INS:
Frans Deli (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Filip Dimovski (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Yohan D'Souza (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
William Freney (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Edmund Haddad (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Ryley Hollingdale (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Marcus Younis (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Luca Pecora (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Max Hately (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Will McKay (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Mason Fernandez (promoted from Wanderers U20's)
Teng Kuol (Central Coast Mariners Academy)
Ryan Devine (Central Coast Mariners Academy)
Luke Nieuwenhof (Sydney FC Academy)
Adam Bugarija (Dinamo Zagreb)
Thomas Furlong (Sydney Olympic's U17)
Matthew O'Donoghue (Manly United U20's)
Jesse Cameron (Blacktown City U20's)
Farah Koko (Unknown)
Jok Akuien (Adelaide United Academy)
Ariath Piol (MetroStars SC)
Edmond Lupancu (Melbourne Victory Academy)
Yannis Frerck (Manly United U20's)
Lawrence Caruso (Central Coast Mariners Academy)
Nathaniel Blair (APIA Leichhardt)

RETAINED:
Jack Warshawsky 
Liam Bonetig
George Antonis
Daniel Wilmering
Alessandro Lopane
Alex Baldolato
Alex Bonetig
Jarrod Carluccio
Aidan Simmons
Zachary Sapsford
Calem Nieuwenhof

OUTS:
Phillip Cancar (Livingston FC)
Anthony Pavlesic (Central Coast Mariners Academy)
Gianni di Pizio (Central Coast Mariners Academy)
Miguel di Pizio (Central Coast Mariners Academy)
Jakov Melbasa (Central Coast Mariners Academy)
Nectarios Triantis (Central Coast)
Mark Natta (Newcastle Jets)
Dean Pelekanos (St.George City FA)
Thomas Lopez (St.George City FA)
Aidan Mostofi (St.George City FA)
Ayman Gulasi (Northbridge Bulls FC Academy)
Jonathan Maras (Northbridge Bulls FC Academy)
Jesper Webber (Northbridge Bulls FC Academy)
Issac Hovar (Northbridge Bulls FC Academy)
Jordan Swibel (Marconi Stallions)
Jack Gibson (Marconi Stallions)
Connor Rose (Sutherland Sharks)
Stevan Stanic-Floody (Drogheda United)
Lachlan Constable (Rochdale Ilinden)
Alex Denmead (Unknown)
George Daniel (Unknown)
Samuel Bosnjak (Unknown)
Owen Henderson (Unknown)
Jesse Photi (Unknown)

[Paul01]

9 hours ago, MathyouWSW said:

Connor Rose (Sutherland Sharks)

Surprised at not being retained 

[MathyouWSW]

NPL NSW Men's 2023 Fixtures Released

The draw for the NPL NSW Men's 2023 season was announced at 10pm on Tuesday 20th December.

The Wanderers NPL squad will kick off the season in the NPL NSW Men's at Pluim Park, Lisarow as they clash against the also newly promoted club the Central Coast Mariners. The game will take place on Sunday 5th February at 3pm. 

The Wanderers first home game to be taken place at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill which will see them face against local town rivals Blacktown City FC on Sunday 12th February. The game with kick-off at 3pm.

This upcoming season will feature a Sydney Derby and the first one will take place on Friday 21st April, 2022 as the Wanderers play against Sydney FC at Valentines Sports Park in Glenwood. The game is set to kick off at 7pm.

The full list of the Wanderers fixture is noted below*:

R1 vs Central Coast Mariners at Pluim Park, Lisarow - Sunday 5th February - KO: 3pm
R2 vs Blacktown City FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Sunday 12th February - KO: 3pm
R3 vs St.George City FA at Penhurst Park, Penhurst - Saturday 18th February - KO: 7pm
R4 vs Sydney United 58 FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Sunday 26th February - KO: 3pm
R5 vs Wollongong Wolves FC at WIN Stadium, Wollongong - Friday 3rd March - KO: 7pm
R6 vs Sydney Olympic FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 11th March - KO: 7pm
R7 vs Rockdale Illinden  FC at Rockcale Ilinden Sports Centre, Rockdale - Sunday 19th March - KO: 3pm 
R8 vs APIA Leichhardt FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 25th March - KO: 7pm
R9 vs Marconi Stallions FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 1st April - KO: 7pm
R10 vs Sutherland Sharks at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Sunday 9th April - KO: 3pm
R11 vs Bulls FC Academy at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Sunday 16th April - KO: 3pm
R12 vs Sydney FC at Valentines Sports Park, Glenwood - Friday 21st April - KO: 7pm
R13 vs Manly United at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 29th April - KO: 7pm
R14 vs Mt Druitt Town Rangers at Popondetta Park, Emerton - Saturday 6th May - KO: 7pm
R15 vs NWS Spirit FC at Christie Park Field, Macquarie Park - Saturday 13th May - KO: 5:30pm
R16 vs Central Coast Mariners at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 20th May - KO: 7pm
R17 vs Blacktown City FC at Blacktown City Sports Centre, Seven Hills - Sunday 28th May - KO: 3pm
R18 vs St.George City FA at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 3rd June - KO: 7pm
R19 vs Sydney United 58 FC at Sydney United Sports Centre, Edensor Park - Sunday 11th June - KO: 3pm
R20 vs Wollongong Wolves FC at Wanderers Football Park - Saturday 17th June - KO: 7pm
R21 vs Sydney Olympic FC at Belmore Sports Ground, Belmore - Saturday 24th June - KO: 4:30pm
R22 vs Rockdale Ilinden FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 1st July - KO: 7pm
R23 vs APIA Leichhardt FC at Lambert Park, Leichhardt - Saturday 8th July - KO: 5:45pm
R24 vs Marconi Stallions FC at Marconi Stadium, Bossley Park - Saturday 15th July - KO: 7pm
R25 vs Sutherland Sharks FC at Seymour Shaw, Miranda - Saturday 22nd July - KO: 6:30pm
R26 vs Bulls FC Academy at Sydney United Sports Centre, Edensor Park - Saturday 29th July - KO: 3pm
R27 vs Sydney FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 5th August - KO: 7pm
R28 vs Manly United FC at Cromer Park Field, Cromer - Saturday 12th August - KO: 7pm
R29 vs Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Saturday 19th August - KO: 7pm
R30 vs NWS Spirit FC at Wanderers Football Park, Rooty Hill - Sunday 27th August - KO: 3pm

* Certain matches are subject to change due to the FIFA Women's World Cup taking place between 20th July to 20th August. Football NSW will work with the clubs in the new year for further fixture updates if required.

Important notes: 

• At the end of this upcoming season of the NPL NSW Men's season, there will NOT be a championship/final series.
• This upcoming season of the NPL NSW Men's season will feature a relegation system. The team placed 16th at the end of the 2023 NPL NSW Men's season will automatically be relegated to the Football NSW League One Men's competition for 2024.
• This upcoming season will feature a promotion/relegation play off. The team placed 15th at the end of the 2023 NPL Men's season will play off against the team that placed 2nd at the end of the 2023 Football NSW League One Men's competition. 
• The Play off will consists of two matches. The Home and Away goals rule will apply to decide the final promotion or relegation position. If both teams finish with a draw in the home and away goals rule, the teams will then settle the final position in a penalty shootout.

[MathyouWSW]

16 hours ago, Paul01 said:

Surprised at not being retained 

Yeah, I'm a bit disappointed as well. Connor Rose did have a spectator season by scoring 9 goals in 24 games. Personally, I think that's an outstanding performance for a winger. But, I think the reason why the club made the decision to release him is because he's 21 and he should of fully developed to be a senior player by then. 

If it was my choice, I would given him one more year at the Wanderers to actually prove himself that he is A-League material (I certainly think he is. He is way better than his brother and I'm shocked they didn't promote him to the senior squad this season).

I really hope he makes a name for himself at Sutherland with the possibility he is looked at by some A-League clubs (excluding Macarthur FC and Sydney FC, f*ck them). Pretty sure I read from one of the those 'ITK' Twitter accounts ages ago that Brisbane Roar were looking to sign him and Lachie Rose. However, they both declined as they rather stay in NSW.

Edited December 20, 2022 by MathyouWSW