Div 5 - Western Strikers (suss)

[Bomber]

I see they lost 2-0 both teams (away to Angle Vale). I hear they forfeited as they already wrapped up top spot. This has effectively handed Angle Vale an automatic promotion spot (for finishing second) in a game you would normally expect WS to win, or maybe draw, and thus Polonia missed out (ie one point in it). I know there are no guarantees on results BUT something doesnt smell right. Poor form.

[swannsong]

I see they lost 2-0 both teams (away to Angle Vale). I hear they forfeited as they already wrapped up top spot. This has effectively handed Angle Vale an automatic promotion spot (for finishing second) in a game you would normally expect WS to win, or maybe draw, and thus Polonia missed out (ie one point in it). I know there are no guarantees on results BUT something doesnt smell right. Poor form.

League should force a game to be played or award each team 1 point and a 0-0 scoreline !

[Bluedad]

aww poor polonia..

if they won some more of their games they wouldn't give a 2 hoots about western strikers....

[De Voyeur]

I see they lost 2-0 both teams (away to Angle Vale). I hear they forfeited as they already wrapped up top spot. This has effectively handed Angle Vale an automatic promotion spot (for finishing second) in a game you would normally expect WS to win, or maybe draw, and thus Polonia missed out (ie one point in it). I know there are no guarantees on results BUT something doesnt smell right. Poor form.

If true- that's disgusting. I'd be on the war path if I was from Polonia.

[I Am Number Two]

Round 15 02/08/2009
WESTN STRIKERS 17 : 0 NTHN WOLVES

[Bomber]

aww poor polonia..

if they won some more of their games they wouldn't give a 2 hoots about western strikers....

No one is worried about Western Strikers. Just remember karma has a way of coming back to bite you.

[Bluedad]

if only...

they won some more of their games....

[Bomber]

if only...

they won some more of their games....

They at least show up to games. Isn't that why you put a team in the league?

[Aldo Serena]

A very poor effort - unfortunately there is not much the league can do except fine the club.

[emirates01]

If thats true the league needs to step in and deduct points from the club , if they did that they would be making a stand from this happening again.i think strikers need to have a close look at themselves if this happens to be true.

[sparts]

angle vale to pay the fine!

[tibbaw]

Haven't followed Div 5 but have previously lived in Angle Vale. I don't really understand why Western Strikers would hand Angle Vale a promotion spot like that. What do they gain from it? Are you suggesting Angle Vale gave them something in return? Because I find that hard to believe. I guess at that level a case of beer would suffice. Is promotion actually something players strive for at that level, sorry if that sounds ignorant, just always figured it was nothing more than a bit of weekend fun in the lower divisions. Sure the winning feeling will still be there but I doubt by those means. I'm inclined to think that there was a legitimate reason for the forfeit.

[goal!!!]

well from what ive heard, polonia had it coming so well done strikers, you did a good job. As for strikers not rocking up i believe they have also done this a few times in the season so its nothing new.

[Bomber]

Haven't followed Div 5 but have previously lived in Angle Vale. I don't really understand why Western Strikers would hand Angle Vale a promotion spot like that. What do they gain from it? Are you suggesting Angle Vale gave them something in return? Because I find that hard to believe. I guess at that level a case of beer would suffice. Is promotion actually something players strive for at that level, sorry if that sounds ignorant, just always figured it was nothing more than a bit of weekend fun in the lower divisions. Sure the winning feeling will still be there but I doubt by those means. I'm inclined to think that there was a legitimate reason for the forfeit.

Yes, they couldnt be bothered. Too far to travel maybe. Like I said, what comes around goes around.

[Bomber]

well from what ive heard, polonia had it coming so well done strikers, you did a good job. As for strikers not rocking up i believe they have also done this a few times in the season so its nothing new.

You are congratulating them? Polonia had it coming? In what way? As for it being "nothing new" for not rocking up, this says a lot about their credibility. Bravo!

[To Mati]

who bloody cares, we've all come across a forfeit before at all levels of the game!

[Bomber]

who bloody cares, we've all come across a forfeit before at all levels of the game!

Obviously those who hold the spirit of the game (its called integrity) care! I doubt that the forfeits you've come across would have been "deliberate" and had a promotion outcome pending on it.

[swannsong]

who bloody cares, we've all come across a forfeit before at all levels of the game!

I've known and seen quite a few 2 footed players, players who have only 1 foot and some who can't kick with either, but I've never seen a player with forfeit (not to be confused with Johnny Manca - a 4 foot player !)

[goal!!!]

go and cry , any way it may not matter saasl may have a big shake up of teams with all those news ones coming , ala courtesy of ffsa - the way they are heading the saasl / edjsa will be the biggest league maybe they should talk to ffa

[To Mati]

who bloody cares, we've all come across a forfeit before at all levels of the game!

Obviously those who hold the spirit of the game (its called integrity) care! I doubt that the forfeits you've come across would have been "deliberate" and had a promotion outcome pending on it.

Western Strikers didn't exactly thrash angle vale the first time so why would you assume if they played on the weekend, strikers would have won or at least draw?

[Bomber]

who bloody cares, we've all come across a forfeit before at all levels of the game!

Obviously those who hold the spirit of the game (its called integrity) care! I doubt that the forfeits you've come across would have been "deliberate" and had a promotion outcome pending on it.

Western Strikers didn't exactly thrash angle vale the first time so why would you assume if they played on the weekend, strikers would have won or at least draw?

Well, we will never know will we! Thats the whole point! If Angle Vale played the game, and won, I wouldnt have even raised the topic.

[Steve#4]

who bloody cares, we've all come across a forfeit before at all levels of the game!

Obviously those who hold the spirit of the game (its called integrity) care! I doubt that the forfeits you've come across would have been "deliberate" and had a promotion outcome pending on it.

Poor form from Strikers if this is the case.

[dska]

SAAL should act and take action against Western Strikers for the forfeit. Polonia (both teams)and their supporters turn up against the Vietnamese - plays the game with the knowledge that 2nd spot and promotion to Div 4 is at stake. Only to find out that Western Strikers forfeit and hand a win to Angle Vale. Overheard a few weeks ago that Western Strikers applied to SAASL to be included in Div 3 in 2010. Yes, Polonia players are very unhappy about the outcome of the final round in Div 5. SAASL should take action.

[fantomas]

agree whole leagues a joke if this can happen and teams dont get sufficently penalised think a fine of $2000 of no appearance would change things?no wonder people want to organize break away leagues

[Mike Hunt]

who bloody cares, we've all come across a forfeit before at all levels of the game!

Obviously those who hold the spirit of the game (its called integrity) care! I doubt that the forfeits you've come across would have been "deliberate" and had a promotion outcome pending on it.

Sorry Chuck but I do. If you commit to play you should commit to play the whole season regardless.

[To Mati]

when I commit to play, I play. But when another team forfeit I get pissed off for wasting my time but I soon get over it.. there's always something else to do.