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Glenardo - 1 Mar 2023 7:44 PM
Monoethnic Social Club - 1 Mar 2023 5:10 PM

re MSC, without going too deep into it; well aware of the going’s on at both Brunswick juventus and Bulleen lions, having lived in both Sydney and Melbourne, and knowing people heavily involved with both clubs. No doubt they’re both solid clubs, but with all due respect to them. 

Which Brunswick Juventus?
The one that won the court case or lost it?
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Davide82 - 1 Mar 2023 10:00 AM
Monoethnic Social Club - 28 Feb 2023 4:45 PM

And if they're the parents of kids at CCM or Adelaide United they made the right choice

Adelaide dont have an academy. 
Along with Brisbane now. 

No need to suck in the parents. 
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Monoethnic Social Club - 1 Mar 2023 5:10 PM
LFC. - 1 Mar 2023 1:44 PM

Lads, the identity of Brunswick Juve might be bogged down in he said/ she said but there are still plenty of good Italian folks in local football.. Bulleen Lions for example (they where once upon a time the "owners" of the Zebra heritage - he he) Have a massive (in numbers) club, their own facility and now, with the North/East Link works going on around them, some commitment and funds from the council to improve their facilities.... They have stated they are NOT looking at joining the NST NOW but look out for them in the next 5-7 years I reckon they will grow.

Re LFC, I think “character” is the term you’re searching for with regards to the grounds haha.  I’m fairly sure I saw someone not long ago that t club marconi plans on redeveloping  the two training/junior pitches behind the main grandstand into synthetic pitches. the surface on the main pitch is usually fairly high quality. I noticed they recently gave a lick of paint to terracing one the north end of the ground. In my personal opinion that’s all the stadium really needs, a little bit of a clean up here and there which I dare say will likely become a higher priority if it’s hosting weekly national league fixtures once again. The social club itself I think it’s no secret that it’s being updated and expanded constantly, they recently did a refurb and im
pretty sure they’re just about to embark on another upgrade and expansion. (Think veneto club on steroids for those in Victoria). and for those interstate,  the physical structure of the stadium has reverted back to how it was in the 90s. the temporary stand which was erected (in the early 00s?) on the eastern wing was no longer needed post nsl and was removed.

re MSC, without going too deep into it; well aware of the going’s on at both Brunswick juventus and Bulleen lions, having lived in both Sydney and Melbourne, and knowing people heavily involved with both clubs. No doubt they’re both solid clubs, but with all due respect to them. Oakleigh are no south Melbourne and they never will be. Likewise Bulleen are no Marconi and they never will be ;) sometimes there’s no substitute for history and we all know that’s something traditional soccer clubs in this country draw heavily on for their strength. Good Italian sausage at the veneto club though the last time i was there 10 Years ago haha 
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PGR - 1 Mar 2023 5:49 PM
someguyjc - 1 Mar 2023 10:39 AM

I couldn't care less either what nationalities they are, but going back to the future with 3 of the same nationalities in every city does not inspire the 200 others because they'll know it will end up like the NSL closed shop. How does that broaden the appeal? I agree and think the FA will seriously look at what is 'most suitable' for the best interest of the game.

couldn't care less what the nationalities are, then talks about nothing but nationalities
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Monoethnic Social Club - 1 Mar 2023 6:02 PM
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This one will blow your mind Paulie .......... I am hearing that 2 x clubs in South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, both amature league and very tightly linked to the South Sudanese Community are in "talks" to combine and speak to a local council about facilities...... With their population and talent watch out for some new faces in State league/ NPL in the coming years.
The REAL multicultural Australian Football is about to show you what it can do ...... 

What you're hearing is in one ear and out the other Machin Gun Con. If you're going to have a league full of mono ethnic clubs, then that's much better than a 3 horse race, initially at least. Was proven much fairer in the State Leagues before the NSL. But it's NEVER going to happen, as it won't be considered as the 'most suitable' for the NST.
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PGR - 1 Mar 2023 5:49 PM
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I couldn't care less either what nationalities they are, but going back to the future with 3 of the same nationalities in every city does not inspire the 200 others because they'll know it will end up like the NSL closed shop. How does that broaden the appeal? I agree and think the FA will seriously look at what is 'most suitable' for the best interest of the game.

This one will blow your mind Paulie .......... I am hearing that 2 x clubs in South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, both amature league and very tightly linked to the South Sudanese Community are in "talks" to combine and speak to a local council about facilities...... With their population and talent watch out for some new faces in State league/ NPL in the coming years.
The REAL multicultural Australian Football is about to show you what it can do ...... 
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someguyjc - 1 Mar 2023 10:39 AM
PGR - 28 Feb 2023 8:33 PM

I couldn't care less what nationality clubs have association with. I just reckon the FA will walk that path and partially base their decision on some form of quotas. It should be whichever clubs can demonstrate they are most suitable.

I couldn't care less either what nationalities they are, but going back to the future with 3 of the same nationalities in every city does not inspire the 200 others because they'll know it will end up like the NSL closed shop. How does that broaden the appeal? I agree and think the FA will seriously look at what is 'most suitable' for the best interest of the game.
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someguyjc - 1 Mar 2023 5:25 PM
Monoethnic Social Club - 1 Mar 2023 5:10 PM

It's definitely going to be interesting to see which clubs grow or drop with the re-shuffle. With 10-16 clubs moving into the NST, it means there are also 10-16 clubs that automatically get promoted into their respective top-level NPL. Then there will be opportunities for the clubs that may have been middle-of-the-pack NPL clubs to become top-of-the-pack NPL clubs. If the NST is done well and achieves the popularity it deserves, I reckon the NPL is about to become super competitive.

ABSOLUTELY....
This league hasnt even laucnhed yet and there is a massive buzz in clubland... Can only be a good thing.
If people just suspoend their "effnik bad" biase for 30 seconds and get down to a local club they might see for themselves what this could mean to us ALL.

Two tiny examples.
Oakleigh getting much needed facilities upgrade:
https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News/Design-work-underway-for-redevelopment-of-Jack-Edwards-Reserve

Dandy City are now doing behind the scenes media:
https://twitter.com/DandyCitySC/status/1630745905069686789?cxt=HHwWioDQ6dawyaEtAAAA



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Monoethnic Social Club - 1 Mar 2023 5:10 PM
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Lads, the identity of Brunswick Juve might be bogged down in he said/ she said but there are still plenty of good Italian folks in local football.. Bulleen Lions for example (they where once upon a time the "owners" of the Zebra heritage - he he) Have a massive (in numbers) club, their own facility and now, with the North/East Link works going on around them, some commitment and funds from the council to improve their facilities.... They have stated they are NOT looking at joining the NST NOW but look out for them in the next 5-7 years I reckon they will grow.

It's definitely going to be interesting to see which clubs grow or drop with the re-shuffle. With 10-16 clubs moving into the NST, it means there are also 10-16 clubs that automatically get promoted into their respective top-level NPL. Then there will be opportunities for the clubs that may have been middle-of-the-pack NPL clubs to become top-of-the-pack NPL clubs. If the NST is done well and achieves the popularity it deserves, I reckon the NPL is about to become super competitive.
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Glenardo - 1 Mar 2023 10:55 AM

I think MSC quoted right from the Melb perspective, sadly, the Italian/Vic changes/mergers/infighting had watered down the once strong community, real shame but it is what it is.
Yep we here in Sydney have been very fortunate both have survived despite some very challenging periods the last 17yrs.
Credit to the hang in there support base and varying admin.
We've seen these grand ol grounds look run down, haha more so Lambert Park still with its crappy old stand its saving grace was getting syn pitch.
Its my closet ground to frequent of the 2 so I see many more APIA games.
My son has played some games at good ol Bossley Park over the years taking me back to the glory days but it really hurts me seeing it look 2nd hand and the grass pitch was just rubbish.
Glenardo has it improved ? for I haven't been there for about 2yrs then add in covid.
Importantly the ities are strong and despite their ups and downs ladder wise they keep on keeping on.
Damn those huge Australia Cup APIA wins @ Leichardt were great nights !




Lads, the identity of Brunswick Juve might be bogged down in he said/ she said but there are still plenty of good Italian folks in local football.. Bulleen Lions for example (they where once upon a time the "owners" of the Zebra heritage - he he) Have a massive (in numbers) club, their own facility and now, with the North/East Link works going on around them, some commitment and funds from the council to improve their facilities.... They have stated they are NOT looking at joining the NST NOW but look out for them in the next 5-7 years I reckon they will grow.
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Glenardo - 1 Mar 2023 10:55 AM
Monoethnic Social Club - 1 Mar 2023 10:33 AM

Correct. Forgive my assumption, but The above is a very Victorian perspective. Unfortunate what’s happened in melbourne re the merger and de merger of Italian clubs chart, that essentially killed the historic connection many people felt to said clubs. Many Italians in Melbourne who have historically been heavily involved in soccer don’t believe the current iteration of Brunswick juventus to be the “real” Brunswick juventus for example. But in nsw and south Australia to this day some of the strongest clubs are Italian 

I think MSC quoted right from the Melb perspective, sadly, the Italian/Vic changes/mergers/infighting had watered down the once strong community, real shame but it is what it is.
Yep we here in Sydney have been very fortunate both have survived despite some very challenging periods the last 17yrs.
Credit to the hang in there support base and varying admin.
We've seen these grand ol grounds look run down, haha more so Lambert Park still with its crappy old stand its saving grace was getting syn pitch.
Its my closet ground to frequent of the 2 so I see many more APIA games.
My son has played some games at good ol Bossley Park over the years taking me back to the glory days but it really hurts me seeing it look 2nd hand and the grass pitch was just rubbish.
Glenardo has it improved ? for I haven't been there for about 2yrs then add in covid.
Importantly the ities are strong and despite their ups and downs ladder wise they keep on keeping on.
Damn those huge Australia Cup APIA wins @ Leichardt were great nights !





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PGR - 28 Feb 2023 8:33 PM

I couldn't care less what nationality clubs have association with. I just reckon the FA will walk that path and partially base their decision on some form of quotas. It should be whichever clubs can demonstrate they are most suitable.

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what is the current list of eois?
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soccerfoo - 1 Mar 2023 12:06 PM
South Melbourne waiting for the grand entrance in the final week to express an interest.

Maybe we are not considering applying because there are too many "effnik" clubs already :)
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South Melbourne waiting for the grand entrance in the final week to express an interest.
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Monoethnic Social Club - 1 Mar 2023 10:33 AM
bettega - 1 Mar 2023 10:19 AM

Marconi, Apia, Adelaide City ---- fixed :)

Correct. Forgive my assumption, but The above is a very Victorian perspective. Unfortunate what’s happened in melbourne re the merger and de merger of Italian clubs chart, that essentially killed the historic connection many people felt to said clubs. Many Italians in Melbourne who have historically been heavily involved in soccer don’t believe the current iteration of Brunswick juventus to be the “real” Brunswick juventus for example. But in nsw and south Australia to this day some of the strongest clubs are Italian 
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PGR - 28 Feb 2023 8:33 PM
someguyjc - 27 Feb 2023 10:24 AM

I think you are onto something.

I also think that you can't have an NST with mono ethnic clubs that are overwhelmingly from just 3 nationalities, ala NSL. Won't work. Many will be disappointed.

I couldn't care less what nationality clubs have association with. I just reckon the FA will walk that path and partially base their decision on some form of quotas. It should be whichever clubs can demonstrate they are most suitable.
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bettega - 1 Mar 2023 10:19 AM
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You'd struggle to get to 3 Italian clubs these days.

Marconi, Apia, Adelaide City ---- fixed :)
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Monoethnic Social Club - 1 Mar 2023 10:14 AM
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Agreed, they should have a quota 4 x Greek Clubs, 4 x Croatian clubs, 3 x Italian clubs, 1 x Maltese, 1 x Northern Macedonian, 1 x Turkish, 1 x Serbian and 1 x Albanian.....

You'd struggle to get to 3 Italian clubs these days.

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someguyjc - 27 Feb 2023 10:24 AM

I think you are onto something.

I also think that you can't have an NST with mono ethnic clubs that are overwhelmingly from just 3 nationalities, ala NSL. Won't work. Many will be disappointed.

Agreed, they should have a quota 4 x Greek Clubs, 4 x Croatian clubs, 3 x Italian clubs, 1 x Maltese, 1 x Northern Macedonian, 1 x Turkish, 1 x Serbian and 1 x Albanian.....
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roosty - 28 Feb 2023 7:36 PM
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1. Pick clubs that can draw more than 3k people
2. Don’t pick clubs that don’t even bother to apply (ie South)
3, Pick clubs that dont play on cow paddocks

 Cunning strategy by Frank

1 . Well I guess most ISUZU ute clubs need not bother applying then.
2. Agreed.
3. See point 1.
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Monoethnic Social Club - 28 Feb 2023 4:45 PM

And if they're the parents of kids at CCM or Adelaide United they made the right choice

2 out of 12 aint bad I suppose :)
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Monoethnic Social Club - 28 Feb 2023 4:45 PM
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Wouldn't surprise me....... How do you think Aleague academies lure their players btw? or more accurately the parents of their players?

And if they're the parents of kids at CCM or Adelaide United they made the right choice
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grazorblade - 28 Feb 2023 9:15 PM
when is the deadline again? I guess we find out how many then

20 feb was cut off to register and 3 march is deadline to submit the EOI

Missing the 20 feb deadline doesn't really mean much. I understand you can still proceed to submitting an EOI without the previous registration.
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when is the deadline again? I guess we find out how many then
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Exactly. Melbourne Knights will most likely be one of the stronger bids and it would be difficult to justify not letting them in if they tick all of the required boxes.
That being said, if the FA are trying to decide between SU58 and another club, and they both have a similar spec'd application, I reckon the fan issues at the Australia Cup final may come into play. I also reckon the FA will actively limit the number of clubs they select that are associated with a single nationality. For example, I don't think we will see 4 Italian clubs, or 4 Greek clubs, or 4 Cro clubs, etc. I also reckon we won't see two clubs associated with the same nationality from the same state. Not saying that it's right, I'm just saying I reckon the FA will have that line of thinking.
Either way, in a FA owned and operated league, all clubs are going to be held responsible for any questionable fan behavior. They will need to be prepared to accept sanctions, points deductions, etc if their fans behave in a way that the FA don't approve of.

I think you are onto something.

I also think that you can't have an NST with mono ethnic clubs that are overwhelmingly from just 3 nationalities, ala NSL. Won't work. Many will be disappointed.
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Monoethnic Social Club - 28 Feb 2023 4:47 PM
LFC. - 27 Feb 2023 3:45 PM

Don't worry LFC, Im sure Nikou kept old Frank's notes on how to disguise racism ... 

1. Pick clubs that can draw more than 3k people
2. Don’t pick clubs that don’t even bother to apply (ie South)
3, Pick clubs that dont play on cow paddocks

 Cunning strategy by Frank
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Monoethnic Social Club - 28 Feb 2023 4:47 PM
LFC. - 27 Feb 2023 3:45 PM

Don't worry LFC, Im sure Nikou kept old Frank's notes on how to disguise racism ... 

Imo they’d probably just not divulge the exact reasons why a club wasn’t selected, just like a restaurant isn’t going to openly tell an applicant they didn’t hire them to wait tables because they’re too ugly. They’ll just say “thanks for your application, unfortunately you were unsuccessful, better luck next time”

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LFC. - 27 Feb 2023 3:45 PM
absolutely and in todays way of "inclusion" and all the FA would need to be veryvery careful on the grounds why X large Club that measures up to all the requirements applicable being incl in the NST sure will need to have covered their backs (with their lawyers advise)...........
Discrimination today is a lawsuit melting pot.

Don't worry LFC, Im sure Nikou kept old Frank's notes on how to disguise racism ... 
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Butler99 - 27 Feb 2023 6:02 PM
petszk - 27 Feb 2023 5:01 PM

I'm sure there are clubs doing the same thing now for the NST. 
Not just for juniors but also for their current NPL teams. 

"Join us this season for the NPL and you'll be playing in the second division next year"

Wouldn't surprise me....... How do you think Aleague academies lure their players btw? or more accurately the parents of their players?
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