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A-League All Stars: Part Deux

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about 2 years ago
I suppose one factor I didn’t consider with Newcastle is the possibility of a mild player revolt considering they get very little time off between seasons. 

Though ironically pro players usually do short intense training and have a lot of down time which is a difficulty for mental focus…


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about 2 years ago
I felt totally sorry for the Newcastle defenders, especially the central ones and the keeper. They obviously were having to play a certain style, and couldn't change it. They were often totally isolated from their midfield by our press and even their outside backs seemed to disappear out of sight at times. 90 minutes of everyone watching them get smashed, again and again. Right through to added time.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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about 2 years ago
The women's match was definitely the better of the two to watch.

I'm never too into All Stars matches but generally will give them a watch due to a mild interest in seeing how the Phoenix players do etc, but the Mens match was really a complete waste of time to watch due to the complete lack of competiveness from Newcastle.

Yeah I get that they were never going to play their full first team, but you would expect a couple of first teamers to get a few minutes, just to justify the appearance fee for the club.

Also I feel a bit bad for the Mens All Stars players, I reckon a bunch of them would've seen this as a chance to show what they can do to some overseas scouts, but really I don't think scouts would get a sense of anyone's level from this game
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about 2 years ago
The side that newcastle sent out looked a level (or two at times) below NPL sides that we've played in the aus cup.
Not a great advertisement for the game from anyone's perspective
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about 2 years ago
martinb
I suppose one factor I didn’t consider with Newcastle is the possibility of a mild player revolt considering they get very little time off between seasons. 

Though ironically pro players usually do short intense training and have a lot of down time which is a difficulty for mental focus…

There will be a lot of time off this summer for those not playing at the Euros or the Olympics.
Supporter of the world's best football teams: Waikato..., Kingz FC, NZ Knights, The Nix, The Argyle & of course the All Whites

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14 days ago
Yeah, drip feeding names as we have a second today: Pia Vlok 
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14 days ago
Congrats Vlok. Could she stand out and catch the eye of a WSL club?
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14 days ago
Southernix wrote:
Yeah, drip feeding names as we have a second today: Pia Vlok 
And well deserved too. After her performance last season, omitting her would’ve called for a loud round of “same old Aussies…”
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14 days ago
Southernix wrote:
Yeah, drip feeding names as we have a second today: Pia Vlok 
Third. First was Tameka Yallop.

So Kiwi connections to all 3 named so far.
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14 days ago
coochiee wrote:
Congrats Vlok. Could she stand out and catch the eye of a WSL club?
She turns 18 in September, so here for at least half a season more.
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14 days ago · edited 14 days ago · History
coochiee wrote:
Congrats Vlok. Could she stand out and catch the eye of a WSL club?
Well, if any foreign move could happen it would help the Phoenix to get money but hopefully enough to be worth it. More than what Macey Fraser got the club I hope. 
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13 days ago
PKB wrote:
 coochiee wrote:
Congrats Vlok. Could she stand out and catch the eye of a WSL club?
Well, if any foreign move could happen it would help the Phoenix to get money but hopefully enough to be worth it. More than what Macey Fraser got the club I hope. 
Not sure what your on about  Maceys was reported as being a record at the time.

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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13 days ago · edited 13 days ago · History
ballane wrote:
 PKB wrote:
 coochiee wrote:
Congrats Vlok. Could she stand out and catch the eye of a WSL club?
Well, if any foreign move could happen it would help the Phoenix to get money but hopefully enough to be worth it. More than what Macey Fraser got the club I hope. 
Not sure what your on about  Maceys was reported as being a record at the time.
You'd still hope Vlok commands a higher fee than Macey did though, given she's younger and appears to have a higher ceiling.

Valley FC til I die?

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13 days ago
Nelfoos wrote:
 ballane wrote:
 PKB wrote:
 coochiee wrote:
Congrats Vlok. Could she stand out and catch the eye of a WSL club?
Well, if any foreign move could happen it would help the Phoenix to get money but hopefully enough to be worth it. More than what Macey Fraser got the club I hope. 
Not sure what your on about  Maceys was reported as being a record at the time.
You'd still hope Vlok commands a higher fee than Macey did though, given she's younger and appears to have a higher ceiling.
Agree and i would fully expect us to get higher hopefully, more commenting on the insinuation we hadnt done well with Maceys transfer. Or did i read that wrong. 

GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS

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13 days ago
ballane wrote:
 Nelfoos wrote:
 ballane wrote:
 PKB wrote:
 coochiee wrote:
Congrats Vlok. Could she stand out and catch the eye of a WSL club?
Well, if any foreign move could happen it would help the Phoenix to get money but hopefully enough to be worth it. More than what Macey Fraser got the club I hope. 
Not sure what your on about  Maceys was reported as being a record at the time.
You'd still hope Vlok commands a higher fee than Macey did though, given she's younger and appears to have a higher ceiling.
Agree and i would fully expect us to get higher hopefully, more commenting on the insinuation we hadnt done well with Maceys transfer. Or did i read that wrong. 
Maybe they can. Pia has more cut through towards the goal box, plays more aggressively past defenders than Macey, so it is possible.
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13 days ago
Courtney Newbon the latest named.
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7 days ago
Grace Jale is the 8th(?) player named
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6 days ago
Southernix wrote:
Grace Jale is the 8th(?) player named

So 4 Kiwis, the wife of a Kiwi and a Phoenix visa player. Very good NZ representation so far!
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5 days ago
Is there anywhere or any word if this game will be broadcast to watch in NZ? If I remember correctly that All Stars Men game was on Sky Sport? If there as and I've missed it apologies
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5 days ago
brookem wrote:
Is there anywhere or any word if this game will be broadcast to watch in NZ? If I remember correctly that All Stars Men game was on Sky Sport? If there as and I've missed it apologies
It'll be on TVNZ alongside the other Festival of Football matches. I don't believe it's listed there yet as that game is a bit over two weeks away from happening.
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5 days ago
Castar wrote:
 brookem wrote:
Is there anywhere or any word if this game will be broadcast to watch in NZ? If I remember correctly that All Stars Men game was on Sky Sport? If there as and I've missed it apologies
It'll be on TVNZ alongside the other Festival of Football matches. I don't believe it's listed there yet as that game is a bit over two weeks away from happening.
Thank you
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1 day ago
Brooke Nunn has been added to the All Stars squad.  
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