U9’s - TBC
U10’s North - Joe Scholl
U10’s South - Jerome Berthier
U11’s North - Tim Boyd
U11’s South - Matt Wood
U12’s Dev - Mark Allan
U12’s QSYL - Adam Coupe
U13’s QSYL - Gavin Scott
U14’s QSYL - Gavin Whitney
U15’s QSYL - Howard Stubbs
U16/17’s - John Sowter
U12/13 Girls - Ammie Doyle
U14 Girls - Matt Kenny
U16 Girls - Shane Barton

Times/dates/venue for the EPP for next week.

Group 1

Riverview Park 5.00 p.m. Monday 20th & 27th October

Tiana Whyatt, Matt Savins, Griffin Banbach, Liam O’Donnell, Harry Liebke, Jackson Boyd, Chris Watts, Zac Sudiro, Anthony Wright, Oscar Rolfe-Narvo, Solomon Guyler.

Group 2

Riverview Park 5.00 p.m. Monday 20th & 27th October.

Todd Jeffree, Angus McDonnell, Bailey Johnson, Jye Sheridan, Jack Baker, Jordan Lampard, Zamin Tslepy, Matt Keevers, Quinlan Cox, Jonty Wunsch.

Group 3

Riverview Park 5.00 p.m. Tuesday 21st & 28th October

Jaiden Walker, Zeb Branton, Ben Butler, Josh Wallen, Kurt Walker, Jay Keevers, Matt Campbell, Jenna Lees, Georgia Keen, Hannah Coggan, Lanni Winkler-Harding, Paddy Kable, Ben Sharkey, Karl DeGroot.

Group 4

Riverview Park 6.15 p.m. Tuesday 21st & 28th October

Sam Sharkey, Zac Wilson, Sam Robson, Robert Tinning, Joey O’Grady, Nelson Burgess, Oliver Kholenberg, Nolan Pierce, Jamie Hill, Jesse McDonnell.

November Training dates are as follows:

Groups 1 & 2 - 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November.
Groups 3 & 4 - 6th, 13th, 20th,27th November.

Venues & times to be advised.–

John Sowter
Coaching & Development Manager
Football Far North Coast
NSW Australia
Phone: (02)6625 1444
Fax: (02)6625 2954
Mobile: 0437 251452
fnccoach@bigpond.net.au

Game 3 saw the boys come from behind to overhall a 3-1 deficite to win 4-3 against Tasmania North. A much awaited class of North v South saw the boys produce a fantastic performance in the game of the tournament. The boys were unlucky to lose 2-1. Good performances for FNC players Jay Keevers, Kurt Walker, Sam Morgan, Joel Wilson, Pierce Essery amd Paddy Kable.

Yesterdays game against Newcastle saw the boys miss many chances and again finished 0-0. Joel Wilson and Kurt Walker were outstanding. The game went to a penalty shoot out with the winners progressing to the finals and unfortunately the boys lost 5-4.

The squad finished 3rd in the table with 3 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw.

John Sowter
Coaching and Development

NNSW U13’s Northern Squad containing 6 FNC players have started the Veto Sports Development games well, with 2 wins from the first 2 games.

First up was Tasmania South with the Northern Squad 5-2 winners with a hat-trick fro Paddy Kable and 1 for Thistles Joel Wilson were the highlights of a fine performance.

Tuesday’s game against the Tasmania North West saw the boys run out 5-1 winners with a goal from Jay Keevers of Lismore. Good performances from Pierce Essery (Mullumbimby), Sam Morgan (Ballina), Joel Wilson and Kurt Walker (Lismore).

Today sees the squad sitting on top of the ladder with 6 points from 2 games.

2 difficult games today. Tasmania North and Hunter will see a more realistic appraisel of the squads chances of winning the competition. - Update tomorrow.

32 players have been selected to fill the QSYL & Development Squad. These players are -
Jack Baker
Jonty Wunsch
Quinlan Cox
Matt Keevers
Todd Jeffree
Bailey John son
Aiden Karam
Jordan Lampard
Jake Marshall
Angus McDonnell
Jai Sheridan
Zamin Tslepy
Coen Lane
Sean Hogan
Will Barlow
Joshua Hough
Jordan Wotherspoon
Michael Fitness
Jack Lerch
Noah Coleman
Jervis Foley
Nick Winkler-Maloney
Harper Hain
Bradley Scholl
Josh Scicluna
Chaej Wrencher
Kael Little
Brendan Malone
Lachlan Buckley
Wayne Gordon
Tom Miller
Anthony Wright.

The following players are kindly requested to attend a final trial for allocation into the QSYL & Development Squads at Riverview Park on Thursday 16th October at 5.30 p.m.
Quinlan Cox
Todd Jeffree
Coen Lane
Will Barlow
Joshua Hough
Jonty Wunsch
Jordan Wotherspoon
Michael Fitness
Jack Lerch
Noah Coleman
Jervis Foley
Nick Winkler-Maloney
Harper Hain
Brad Scholl
Josh Scicluna
Chaej Wrencher
Kael Little
Brendan Malone
–
John Sowter
Coaching & Development Manager
Football Far North Coast
NSW Australia
Phone: (02)6625 1444
Fax: (02)6625 2954
Mobile: 0437 251452
fnccoach@bigpond.net.au

Many thanks to all who have attended the FFNC Representative trials over the last few weeks. We’ve seen some great players and some great football. Thanks for your efforts and attendance.

The over-all quality this year has been the highest in my time here on the North Coast with some very difficult decisions having to be made. It’s not been easy and this is of great credit to you the players, the clubs and your coaches. Nice to see you all.

FFNC U-13s Squad 2009

Zeb Branton
Tobyn Burvill
Ben Butler
Nelson Carter
Karl DeGroot
Liam Giles
Ethan Grimley
Noah Hill
Sam Kerry GK
Byron Milne
Dan Schneider
Jaiden Walker
Liam Stewart
Guilliame Berthier
Thomas Somerville
Joshua Wallen
Jason Campbell

Reserve players are -
Jacob McGoldrick
Liam Stevenson
Callum Newton
Max Williams

FFNC U-14s Squad 2009

Piece Essery GK
Toby Barton
Bradley Coupe
Matt Campbell
Jay Keevers
Sam Morgan
Tai Naughton
Kalen Petrie
Kurt Walker
Joel Wilson
Patrick Kable
Adam Wright
Zac Kendall
Danny Chatterton
Max Harlen
Ben Sharkey
Blake Taylor
Alex Geeves
Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Dasan Connors-Hart

The final squad selections of 16 players & the 4 reserve players will be made following a further trial on Thursday 23/10/08 at Riverview Park, Lismore at 5.30 p.m. ALL PLAYERS LISTED ABOVE TO ATTEND. All players to be measured up for new kit on either the 13th or 14th October. If a player is selected as a reserve player & does not wish to accept a place as a reserve player his kit order can be cancelled without charge & no fees need to be paid.

FFNC U-15s Squad 2009

Thibault Berthier
Samuel Jarrett
Samuel Robson
Samuel Sharkey
Samuel Eyears (Anyone else called Samuel come & play)
Keanu Sparkes-Young
Jonty Van de Scheur
Joey O’Grady
Ryan Cole
Simon Cleaver GK
Robert Tinning
Zac Wilson
David Ghidinelli
Conrad Gooley
Andrew Fitness
Bodie Carr

Reserve players are -
Tane Meek
Lucas Robertson
Billy Walker
Jackson Valentine GK

Terry Shepherd to train on.

FFNC U-16/17 Squad 2009
Layton Barton GK
Matt Poole GK
Daniel Baxter-Wright
David Campbell
Phil Francis
Jamie Hill
Jai Ingham
Tim Knight
Oliver Kholenberg
Jesse McDonnell
Sean Spencer
Daniel Winkler-Maloney
Nelson Burgess
Nolan Pierce
Jonty Miller
Ben Coulter
Sam Scarebelotti
Torrin Allis
Shane Scicluna
Nicholas Quilkey

We remain unsure as to whether we will have a formal competition for this squad & whilst selections have been made, no offers of a place in the squad will be made until a decision has been made as to whether the squad & it’s program will take place.
Thank you for your patience

Letters confirming your place in the squad or as a reserve player will be sent out next week. Please confirm your acceptance as soon as possible by phone, e-mail or fax on the numbers below.

Hoping for a sucessful & fun season with you all in 2009.
–
John Sowter
Coaching & Development Manager
Football Far North Coast
NSW Australia
Phone: (02)6625 1444
Fax: (02)6625 2954
Mobile: 0437 251452
fnccoach@bigpond.net.au

Venue: Riverview Park, South Lismore
Date: Sunday 19th October 2008
Times: U12/13 - 9.00am
U14 - 10.45
U15/16 - 12.30pm

Send your nomination to trial NOW - girls-trial-nomination-form.pdf

FFNC will be entering 3 teams into the girls section of the Queensland State Youth League for 2009 at U-13, U-14 & U-16.

Players born from 1993 to 1998 are welcome to trial and the FFNC look forward to seeing you there. The QSYL provides a high standard competition for all our Junior players, providing clear pathways for our female players into State teams.

The inception of the new National Women’s League will take the Women’s/Girl’s game to a completely different level. We hope to be putting girls into State, National & International teams regularly over the next few years.

FFNC are very proud of the fact that in 2008 we have had 7 girls selected to represent Northern New South Wales at State level.

I look forward to seeing you at the trials.–

John Sowter
Coaching & Development Manager
Football Far North Coast
NSW Australia
Phone: (02)6625 1444
Fax: (02)6625 2954
Mobile: 0437 251452
fnccoach@bigpond.net.au

Football Far North Coast’s planned Summer Youth League will provide local clubs an outstanding opportunity to recruit young players and develop them into seniors capable of playing at the top end of the FFNC senior men’s and women’s competitions.

FFNC General Manager Matt Kelso believes the concept is an opportunity the clubs must respond too, “for the last two to three years we have seen a decline in the numbers at under 16 & 15 level and that obviously filters through to the senior teams. Clubs playing in FFNC’ Premier League and Newton Denny Chapelle First Division as well as the Southern Cross Credit Union Women’s Premier League need to keep recruiting to maintain strong player rosters. The Summer Youth League provides the opportunity to build up their clubs with a strong youth platform. The same opportunity is also there for clubs not presently represented in the top two leagues. If they have aspirations to move up a division and build their senior club this is an opportunity not to be missed.”

Competitions for both males and females aged 15 to19 will be operating with the league commencing on Friday 17^th October and concluding on Friday 19^th December. With fixtures scheduled for Friday nights the players can still be involved in the traditional summer sports.

Opportunities for talented players don’t stop with the league either as the A-League is expanding to include a youth league and the commencement of the W-League further extends our local players chances at moving into professional football. “We deliberately followed the trend for youth football as we see the moves at the professional level enhance our own leagues and for a young player aged 15 or 16 they respond tremendously well to this type of developmental league. All coaching staff must be FFA Licensed further enhancing the development process for players, Kelso said.”

Time is running out though with applications closing on August 15.grab your application now!!!

Following the completion of round 11 the Men’s 4th, 5th & 6th Divisions have now been split into two pools, based on odds and evens.

Draws for the remainder of the season are now available……..MORE

The Finals Series qualification will be determined on a combined pointscore covering results from the whole season.

Pottsville Panthers and Lismore Thistles ensured round 13 of the FFNC Premiership was one to remember with huge upset wins over the league leaders.

Pottsville will take the bragging rights as the first team to defeat reigning champions Richmond Rovers this year and to do so away from home makes the result even more remarkable.

Rovers struggled for consistency throughout the match and the send off of midfielder Aaron Heffernan compounded the frustration of this first up loss. The surprise though is that Rovers struggled against the Panthers in round 3 only scraping a 2-2 draw, and most pundits expected them to go into the game full of determination to dominate the visitors.

However it was not to be with goals to Josh Boag and Simon Everingham and a huge dying minutes penalty save from keeper Nathan Wilson securing the points for Pottsville. Rovers only goal came from midfielder Ben Casagrande.

Lismore Thistles continue to defy the form guide as well with a solid 1 - 0 win over second placed Lennox Head. Lennox approached the game with a defensive attitude and suffered from the lack of adventure, creating little going forward.

Thistles always looked dangerous and following the dismissal of Lennox keeper Tye McDonald for a foul on striker Tom Boland raised their intensity, bombarding stand in keeper Pete O’Neill in the later stages of the match.

They were made to wait some time though to grab the decisive strike with Jacob Arthur scoring from the edge of the box, giving the home side the 3 points.

In other fixtures Italo Stars extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 win over Byron Bay, Ballina secured third spot on the table with a 3-0 win over Bangalow and Workers gave their survival hopes a boost with a 2-2 draw against Goonellabah.