tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post1064603911909204743..comments2023-11-05T23:13:34.154+11:00Comments on Nearpost Football: Canberra football (still) lacks vision and growth - add the FFA as well!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-68764342851239653272011-07-01T07:55:08.499+10:002011-07-01T07:55:08.499+10:00Ivo - that's easily explained.
CFC players fr...Ivo - that's easily explained.<br /><br />CFC players from post-16 have trained at bst twice a week - any Mariners player or Diwgth yorke would have been training at leeast 5 times a week for many many years.<br /><br />As soon as a boy leaves ACTAS at 16 his touch, fitness and football ability cannont keep up with or get better than ANY boy in Australia who is training 6 or more times a week.<br /><br />Flash forward to CFC v Mariners - fitness alone would be enough to ensure the CFC players wouldn't get a kick - skil wise some will have flashes but touch wll never be any where near the level required to match it with A-League players.<br /><br />Twice a week training from 16 to the current Men's Premier standard means cream or no cream our players have NO CHANCE of ever shining beyond 16 in terms of a professional sense.<br /><br />Only young Rogic and Pilkington from the local league got a "gig" of sorts a pro football but they were both training post ACTAs under the Mitchell model at ANU 5 times a week.<br /><br />That model is now gone.<br /><br />Football is avery competitive game - players can get into pro leagues even as old as 22 -23 but they must be training many times a week from 16 with a ball and fitness and of course playing proper games - not the local Canberra League - if they are to get a contract.<br /><br />As you say Cream rises - only when there is something underneath it!Eamonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058911542633827933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-39127121028691813902011-06-30T21:05:44.175+10:002011-06-30T21:05:44.175+10:00Probably overblown egos at CFC actually explains t...Probably overblown egos at CFC actually explains that - they do tend to think they are better than they really are - of course they've bought most of the best players in Canberra and then beat up on everyone else - just a thought !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-19023879355172633202011-06-30T17:54:18.679+10:002011-06-30T17:54:18.679+10:00Ivo - I disagree with your logic Eamonn. What path...Ivo - I disagree with your logic Eamonn. What pathway did Didier Drogba have in Ivory Coast? Adebayor in Togo? Dwight Yorke in Trinidad? The cream will rise if you are good enough you will get found or you will find them. CFC played the Mariners last year and couldn't get a touch but most would fancy themselves at a higher level? explain that.Ivonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-1214319507591871192011-06-30T11:12:48.984+10:002011-06-30T11:12:48.984+10:00Stop picking on State League 5 - it's full of ...Stop picking on State League 5 - it's full of yesterday's superstars - brilliant competition full of excellent football. Shame on you all..... :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-20101330007856946862011-06-29T19:28:13.117+10:002011-06-29T19:28:13.117+10:00King G
had a trial with Notts County once - and w...King G<br /><br />had a trial with Notts County once - and watched a lot of football on telly.<br /><br />and I'm Eamonn - Pete - who's he, the local guy? - I'm more of a national view with a tad of local.<br /><br />Never get us confused - ever!<br /><br />Pete knows much more and is much more qualified than me.<br /><br />Where else in Canberra do you get to read people's views on football and local football - in the Canberra Times - no - on the ABC or Win - no - and of course Capital Football do a great job but it's only one view and we obviously need two in this city!Eamonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058911542633827933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-35387258403922803132011-06-29T19:23:32.582+10:002011-06-29T19:23:32.582+10:00Ivo - out on a limb!
Many players develop post-16...Ivo - out on a limb!<br /><br />Many players develop post-16 Australia has a long record of players developing well into their 20's - look at big Sas Ognenovski as one such player - but in Canberra once you leave ACTAS - you head to State 5 and you are doomed ain't yer.<br /><br />Are they training 5 times a week these days?Eamonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058911542633827933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-46641346615020067602011-06-29T19:08:34.623+10:002011-06-29T19:08:34.623+10:00Hi Eamonn
You say 'HPP, ACTAS and then AIS...Hi Eamonn<br /><br />You say 'HPP, ACTAS and then AIS' if your good enough, im going to go out here on a limb and say if you cant stand out there you dont need a pathway because the only path for you is state league 5 and rightfully so. Cream always rises to the top my friend.Ivonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-51218303582287125342011-06-29T19:05:28.664+10:002011-06-29T19:05:28.664+10:00Hi pete, love the blog, just wondering what qualif...Hi pete, love the blog, just wondering what qualifications or experience do you have to give advice on football or sports development?KingGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-6968186861145990052011-06-29T11:46:52.125+10:002011-06-29T11:46:52.125+10:00Haven't you just cut and paste the very end of...Haven't you just cut and paste the very end of that story rather than the acutal story itself?<br /><br />It doesn't read as if Capital Football and the FFA are 'excited' about the only piece of the story you chose to highlight and publish verbatim on your blog....<br /><br />Just saying.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-87351857242404540032011-06-29T07:26:49.022+10:002011-06-29T07:26:49.022+10:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041851737677873347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-3239016833567271062011-06-28T19:05:41.197+10:002011-06-28T19:05:41.197+10:00Changes in FNSW may mean now is the best time to p...Changes in FNSW may mean now is the best time to push for change for the good of football, for the good of Canberra.<br /><br />Those changes mean we should, now more than ever, be pushing for change.Eamonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058911542633827933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-28862304941576997192011-06-28T19:02:01.540+10:002011-06-28T19:02:01.540+10:00When was the last time someone asked Football NSW ...When was the last time someone asked Football NSW the question? There are too many excuses why not to do anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-9205729618370446012011-06-28T16:18:31.758+10:002011-06-28T16:18:31.758+10:00There are a number of people better placed than me...There are a number of people better placed than me who could solve this issue.<br /><br />When one door closes you open another - Cap Football have to let others lead on this issue - they clearly haven't been able to do it over the last few years.<br /><br />So why not try other strategies.<br /><br />Brumbies and Raiders have pathways for Youth - so why can't football?Eamonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058911542633827933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-10604577285689221832011-06-28T15:45:49.025+10:002011-06-28T15:45:49.025+10:00so if you have the solution eamonn why not get in ...so if you have the solution eamonn why not get in there and do it? Not having a go, I actually mean it!<br /><br />If it doesn't look like CF are doing anything, you should! If they can't find the money, but you can then why not do it?<br /><br />They clearly are leading the way in some respect as they have a dialogue with FFA about the issue (as per the article you referenced), so why not talk to they and offer to lead the charge with their support?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-24064020040051682492011-06-28T15:45:36.764+10:002011-06-28T15:45:36.764+10:00so if you have the solution eamonn why not get in ...so if you have the solution eamonn why not get in there and do it? Not having a go, I actually mean it!<br /><br />If it doesn't look like CF are doing anything, you should! If they can't find the money, but you can then why not do it?<br /><br />They clearly are leading the way in some respect as they have a dialogue with FFA about the issue (as per the article you referenced), so why not talk to they and offer to lead the charge with their support?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-12528159677492461892011-06-28T15:10:05.598+10:002011-06-28T15:10:05.598+10:00"Evidentally it is that hard otherwise it pro..."Evidentally it is that hard otherwise it probably would have happened."<br /><br />Thought Capital Football would have the resources and people to come up with a strategy - isn't that their job to lead the football community?<br /><br />What other organisation in this town has the time, money and staff to set a plan in motion - there is a plan right?<br /><br />"Currently there is the HPP, ACTAS and then AIS (if you're good enough) or club football if you're not. The same as in any other state."<br /><br />Ahem not quite the "same as any other state" you heard of A-League youth teams, Premier League and State League teams in NSW and Victoria - ACT hardly measures up these days. If you think the 1 ACT boy post 16 who gets to the AIS is a pathway - you should work for Capital Football!<br /><br />Talk to people in clubland, who's kids aspire to another level of football, talk to the parents of those who have acheived like Luke Pilkington, Chris Bush, Kofi Danning, Lustica, Milanovanovic and see what they say - then talk to all the players who leave ACTAS with nowhere to go.<br /><br />Forget the "bagging of the governing body," some of us are actually interested in getting some real pathways for our player base. <br /><br />Some of us have solutions, of course, but the peak body has to have the desire to lead and support in this area. They need to be creative, engaging and resourceful in solving the problem.<br /><br />I look forward to the day!Eamonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058911542633827933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2491370939713746836.post-6633813254713416612011-06-28T14:01:41.687+10:002011-06-28T14:01:41.687+10:00Evidentally it is that hard otherwise it probably ...Evidentally it is that hard otherwise it probably would have happened.<br /><br />NSW Premier League and Super League don't want our clubs to partcipate in their leagues.<br /><br />We can't get an A-League Youth team as no-one has the funding and FFA won't give Canberra a licence.<br /><br />Currently there is the HPP, ACTAS and then AIS (if you're good enough) or club football if you're not. The same as in any other state.<br /><br />What other pathway could there be? Any one have any solutions rather than more questions and bagging of the governing body?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com