Round 1 - F3 Derby #42, Gosford

[Tevor]

"Okon confirmed that he has yet to let his team know who will be in goals in the frst game, with the competition between Tom Glover and Ben Kennedy."



Apparently not.

As I said, Okon would be giving serious thought to Kennedy's
- experience in the A-League vs Glovers 'none'
- It's a F3 Derby
- as an ex-Scummer, BK knows what's really on the line & from a personal level could use the opportunity to shine/impress for both teams
.... so to speak

I like it that he has them guessing, both have done reasonably well in pre season and agree with Rowdy that BK is probably favourite but I would be equally happy to see Glove Man get the start.

 

[Holy]

Do you know if you can buy them today??

Was at Rebel at Erina yesterday, they had sold out bar 3 x kid size ones. I spoke to one of the staff and they told me they would have about 20 of each size for sale at the merchandise tent at the ground for today

 

[Holy]

Oh my god, so excited. Woke up and this was my first thought. More excited about this than Christmas.

Just added Fox Sports to my subscription in preparation. Foregoing a Reddit meetup in Melbourne to stay home and watch this.

Is it overstating things to say that this is a really important match for both teams? It's round 1 and will have minimal direct impact upon end of season ladder positions, but it's not about that.

And it's not just about the confidence for the players - it's hugely important for the fans too. Pretty much all of our hope from last season has been pent up pending today's game. Well, this season, but it all starts with today. Faith in Okon, faith in management - I feel like this is an important match for the fans. Great to see the club has been beating the drum, engaging social media, putting up the flags on the bridge, having the curtain-raiser. Really proud of our club.



How's the material compared to the first few seasons? Those shirts didn't breathe at all...

It seems a little thinner but that's comparing different suppliers too.

I'll be wearing mine today, so I'll let you know later whether they breath or not

 

[Wombat]

I bought the Yellow Jersey at Rebel Tuggerah yesterday and it looks pretty good. The Mrs reckons its the best Jersey for years.
The Stripes they only had Small and 2xxl available along with some kids sizes.

 

[Big Al]

I bought the Yellow Jersey at Rebel Tuggerah yesterday and it looks pretty good. The Mrs reckons its the best Jersey for years.
The Stripes they only had Small and 2xxl available along with some kids sizes.

If I get one it will be that one. The away jersey will check them out today

 

[Big Al]

Just got a text from the club with a member exclusive of the starting line up. Nice touch

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Just got texted our Starting XI good job Shaun and Co!:
Glover
McGing Baro Golec Josh Rose
Brama Hiariej
De Silva
Appiah Asdrubal Pain

 

[Big Al]

Just got texted our Starting XI good job Shaun and Co!:
Glover
McGing Baro Golec Josh Rose
Brama Hiariej
De Silva
Appiah Asdrubal Pain

Was going to hold off till it's announced JP as incentive for people to buy membership. Don't know if you or others agree
Great work by club though i like it

 

[Timmah]

I'm with @Big Al on that @JoyfulPenguin - posting it here immediately cheapens the membership benefit provided

That said - the club's now posted it on Twitter. Loving the new lineup graphic.

Lineup is just about what we expected too I think

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Sorry my apologies will hold off in the future, didn't think.

 

[Rowdy]

Legends game kicked off

Was supposed to be full pitch, but same as last year 1/2 pitch

 

[Big Al]

Bad start for the cannon. Misfire. It's been a long offseason. Need to clean the pipes.

Newcastle have traveled well showing renewed excitement for them.

Leagues club car park was full 1hr before game. Always a good sign. Looking like a good crowd

The band down sauce bottle end. Good spot so far

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

Crowd looks incredible on Fox, come on boys!

 

[JoyfulPenguin]

 

[Big Al]

Snake

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Jets 5 yards inside the box at the kick - that should have been disallowed. Disgraceful Never a penalty either. Roy ran into Baro.
Wouldn't be a CCM match if the referee didn't try to f**k us over.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Disgraceful tackle as well, should have been a yellow card for stomping on Asdrubal's foot. You know you're doing well as a referee when it's taken less than 14 minutes to show your utter incompetence.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Also, why does the ground look as bad as Suncorp usually does?

 

[shipwreck]

Is it local rugby grand final time?

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Disappointing to see how disorganised our defence was on that one.
f*** there's literally no player I hate more than than diving cheating snake prick right now.