Another season fast approaches! Hope everyone's kept safe in these wild storms, I'm proud to announce the betting odds for the 2025 season. Lots of changes have come in with the return of Epping and newcomers, the former Northern HFC boys. North Ryde are gone and so are St Pats who have left for pastures closer to home. West Ryde are looking like they'll be difficult to beat again, and we can never count out those hungry Lions of West Penno. Their fellow Pennant Hills counterparts will be looking to emulate another successful year with an unexpected surge in first grade in 2024 which saw them be a side no one wanted to face. The stoic sides of EEW and STA are hungry for another year of heaping misery on visiting sides and we all know the Normo eagles will not stop running (even if this means a lack of goalscoring or actually playing attractive football). It's now been four years since we heard the deafening roar of the Dragons, can they revert to their form of Covid and burn their way through the opposition?  The newcomers will find it tough but it'll be exciting to see how they go against the big boys. There have been quiet whispers of unrest at Putney. Given their performances in reserve grade last season it may not be a surprise. However, the most sinister of rumours are beginning to spread off a mass exodus of players and this may perhaps signal a return to the top flight of a soaring Hawk from the north-west or perhaps a return of a former giant, which Wednesday nights storm and thunder, may have been a sign from above of what's to come. Nevertheless, see your odds below, featuring the 10 teams that we currently are of understanding, will form this year's premier league competition!

Winner

West Ryde $1.90

West Penno $2.50

Penno FC $9

EEW $10.50

STA $25

Dragons $50

Normanhurst $101

Epping FC $251

Putney $501

NHFC $ 501

Winner

West Ryde $1.90

West Penno $2.50

Penno FC $9

EEW $10.50

STA $25

Dragons $50

Normanhurst $101

Epping FC $251

Putney $501

NHFC $ 501

Winner

West Ryde $1.90

West Penno $2.50

Penno FC $9

EEW $10.50

STA $25

Dragons $50

Normanhurst $101

Epping FC $251

Putney $501

NHFC $ 501

You would never get a job at Sportsbet my friend

1.Penno

2.WPH

3.STA

4.WR

5. EEW

The rest

Heard a few player movement rumours

couple of Putney boys gone to penno and west Ryde m. Seems like everyone wants a piece of the Astro 

Any truth to the rumours?

Any truth to the rumours?

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>Any truth to the rumours?

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what rumours?

The question everyone wants to know 

WHERE IS THE PUTNEY BOYS?

Apparently a few have gone over to Penno?

A lot of chat on a few different fronts 

Putney at risk of folding to be replaced by Thornleigh thunder or hills hawks again (thunder more likely apparently due to squad size) 

Putney boys have left and gone to west ryde and penno as they didn't like the new coach (ironically a former penno boy) as well as their ressies being shite last year 

WPH have lost a few players, some taking the year off apparently and their captain Andy injured for the whole year 

normanhurst have had a mass exodus 

haven't heard anything regarding dragons or any of the Epping clubs 

Pen hills double favourites 

For West Ryde & penno it comes down to who got the core group of quality players from putney, rumours have it penno got there,  Not rovers....... if so penno have gone from top 4 to title challengers, if rovers got the core group they will win it again, if they didn't however and got a bunch of the weak players from putney a change at the top of the table is inevitable.

Rumours are rumours?

Core players have gone to Penno.

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>Core players have gone to Penno.

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I got told the core are at rovers 

Rumours are rumours? 

Someone who actually knows clarify aha?

wander how the new boys in Epping and HFC will go this year

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>Core players have gone to Penno.

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I got told the core are at rovers 

Rumours are rumours? 

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>Core players have gone to Penno.

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I got told the core are at rovers 

Rumours are rumours? 

Why would we move?

Won chamionship

New Ground coming soon @ Meadowbank.

CORE

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>Core players have gone to Penno.

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Why would a "core" of a team that finished 8th improve a team that finished 4th?

How many players have gone to Penno from Putney?

Which Putney players would get a start in the Penno team over their 2024 players?

Asking for a friend.

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Penno win the last game of the season they finish 2nd they draw against Wph and finish 4th by 2points

Rovers pick them up trust me they win the comp

Putney last year start the season after the first 6-7 games they were 1st but no depth saw putney just drop which is expected with the ressys team struggling against the bats! Putney core players if you know football credit where it's due they are good players 5/6 of them but the rest of the squad were shit

WPH no Andy no Good. 

First negative comments coming from this Hype tosser congratulations!

Though the team that get the good players are only gonna benefit and you'll see them contending if rovers have them congratulations on 2 years straight rovers! 

Mac dragons are the dark horse to possibly get the putney lads from what I've heard today? 

Putney core have gone to PH not WR. PH to win FG and WPH RG

Read 

Penno win the last game of the season they finish 2nd they draw against Wph and finish 4th by 2points

Rovers pick them up trust me they win the comp

Putney last year start the season after the first 6-7 games they were 1st but no depth saw putney just drop which is expected with the ressys team struggling against the bats! Putney core players if you know football credit where it's due they are good players 5/6 of them but the rest of the squad were shit

WPH no Andy no Good. 

First negative comments coming from this Hype tosser congratulations!

Though the team that get the good players are only gonna benefit and you'll see them contending if rovers have them congratulations on 2 years straight rovers! 

Mac dragons are the dark horse to possibly get the putney lads from what I've heard today? 

Read 

Penno win the last game of the season they finish 2nd they draw against Wph and finish 4th by 2points

Rovers pick them up trust me they win the comp

Putney last year start the season after the first 6-7 games they were 1st but no depth saw putney just drop which is expected with the ressys team struggling against the bats! Putney core players if you know football credit where it's due they are good players 5/6 of them but the rest of the squad were shit

WPH no Andy no Good. 

First negative comments coming from this Hype tosser congratulations!

Though the team that get the good players are only gonna benefit and you'll see them contending if rovers have them congratulations on 2 years straight rovers! 

Mac dragons are the dark horse to possibly get the putney lads from what I've heard today? 

Putney core gone to penant hill

Sad that the fight to stay up after a long awaited promotion for nothin jumping ship at the first chance

Win the championship with pen hill watching the club that rewarded many with free rego last season slides back to SL

If ya want loyalty buy a dog  i guess

Putney core gone to penant hill

Sad that the fight to stay up after a long awaited promotion for nothin jumping ship at the first chance

Win the championship with pen hill watching the club that rewarded many with free rego last season slides back to SL

If ya want loyalty buy a dog  i guess

So the Putney coach of 2024 got banned ( unsurprisingly)

So his boys left with him and went to Pennant Hills. Only those 2 players from what I've heard.

The rest are still there.

rumours are rumours

We have exactly 0 ex-Putney players

Appears 4 or 5 have gone to Penno

1 or 2 only to West Ryde 

west Penno tried poaching a few Penno players but were told no that their field is too shit

Normo apparently still training like they're the cross country team. Will

be interesting to see if they know how to kick a ball this year 

Hill Hawks & Ravens are making a return to Super League. Will The Rock make an appearance once more as coach?

With our depth doubt anyone will keep up

Will be between Putney HFC and Epping surely 

Will be between Putney HFC and Epping surely 

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I can see Normo in that group as well if the rumours are true and they've lost their entire first grade team 

As much as i would love to, i've moved onto a different project.

Normo have been the worst footballing team for a while they just run all day which serves them fairly well. Technically woeful. All white boys with no ounce of footballing ability and the same old rigid back 4 

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>I can see Normo in that group as well if the rumours are true and they've lost their entire first grade team 

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Can confirm the rumours are not true. Their captain and the core group of players are still there and training.

Have heard that there was a plan for some of them to leave, however they have decided to stay and play another season.

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>Can confirm the rumours are not true. Their captain and the core group of players are still there and training.

>Have heard that there was a plan for some of them to leave, however they have decided to stay and play another season.

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The rumours are true, their whole 1st grade squad left. They're going down 

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100% not true I know the coach quite well and came down to penno to watch some of their preseason.

The core group is still there, though notably no new players so expect the same marathon running performance from them each game.

The core group initially planned on leaving and did not attend the trials back at the end of last year so that could have been where the rumours started? 

They are light years behind their local rivals from Penno and WPH

I must say I'm surprised with how Penno have turned a corner

Back in top 4 with both grades last year and seemingly have got rid of some deadwood in their squad this year and replaced with some Putney first graders and talented up and comers and returning players amongst their ranks.

WPH have had a few losses and big injury to Andy but I'm sure will be competitive once more across the board. Normo are inept though particularly if the rumours of losing quite a few first  graders are true. Their coach is like Sarge from Locky Leonard. Typical white Aussie geography teacher trying to teach PE. No clue 

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>The core group is still there, though notably no new players so expect the same marathon running performance from them each game.

>The core group initially planned on leaving and did not attend the trials back at the end of last year so that could have been where the rumours started? 

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Interesting to say the least. I guess we will see come round 1

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>They are light years behind their local rivals from Penno and WPH

>I must say I'm surprised with how Penno have turned a corner

>Back in top 4 with both grades last year and seemingly have got rid of some deadwood in their squad this year and replaced with some Putney first graders and talented up and comers and returning players amongst their ranks.

>WPH have had a few losses and big injury to Andy but I'm sure will be competitive once more across the board. Normo are inept though particularly if the rumours of losing quite a few first  graders are true. Their coach is like Sarge from Locky Leonard. Typical white Aussie geography teacher trying to teach PE. No clue 

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Penno have really turned it around in the last year. Their squad is looking very promising and I suspect that they'll be a dark horse for the premiership, although Rovers and WPHC will be tough to beat. Normo will probably be relegation candidates. A club of their size will always struggle and having lost their core 1st graders I can't see them staying up.

Penno dark horses? Solid team coupla results gone there way and woulda won it . with their pickups its theres to loose

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>>They are light years behind their local rivals from Penno and WPH

>>I must say I'm surprised with how Penno have turned a corner

>>Back in top 4 with both grades last year and seemingly have got rid of some deadwood in their squad this year and replaced with some Putney first graders and talented up and comers and returning players amongst their ranks.

>>WPH have had a few losses and big injury to Andy but I'm sure will be competitive once more across the board. Normo are inept though particularly if the rumours of losing quite a few first  graders are true. Their coach is like Sarge from Locky Leonard. Typical white Aussie geography teacher trying to teach PE. No clue 

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>Penno have really turned it around in the last year. Their squad is looking very promising and I suspect that they'll be a dark horse for the premiership, although Rovers and WPHC will be tough to beat. Normo will probably be relegation candidates. A club of their size will always struggle and having lost their core 1st graders I can't see them staying up.

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Any predictions on the Gilmour cup this week? 
some interesting games

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>Any predictions on the Gilmour cup this week? 
some interesting games

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Homenetmen Antranig FC (PL) vs Roselea FC SL 2-0

Epping FC (PL) vs Redfield Lions FC (SL) 3-1

Epping FC (SL) vs North Ryde SC (SL) 0-3

West Pennant Hills (AA) vs Putney Rangers FC (PL) 0-4

West Ryde Rovers FC (PL) vs Ryde Saints United FC (SL) 3-1

Epping FC (AA) vs West Pennant Hills (PL) 0-8

Gladesville Ravens SC (SL) vs Pennant Hills FC (PL) 0-3

Eastwood St Andrews FC (PL) vs Macquarie Dragons FC (PL) 1-0

Joel Memoirs the scouse playing for ravens? Any truth to this rumour? Might be a more difficult match for penno if true 

Yes he is. As far as being a tough match it will probably depend on the team and not just one player.

Joel is a really good player though we did have U16's on the field & didn't want to win the game, we were 2-2 at half time, penno mark him out of the game they will run over them. 

Joel is a really good player though we did have U16's on the field & didn't want to win the game, we were 2-2 at half time, penno mark him out of the game they will run over them. 

Joel is a really good player though we did have U16's on the field & didn't want to win the game, we were 2-2 at half time, penno mark him out of the game they will run over them. 

Joel is a really good player though we did have U16's on the field & didn't want to win the game, we were 2-2 at half time, penno mark him out of the game they will run over them. 

I saw the second half of the Epping FC - PL (and what looked like the ressies squad) vs Ryde Saints tie and my goodness Epping are going to have it tough this year. Two or three good players and the rest were woeful. It may only be their ressies squad but means their squad depth won't do them any favours.

Easy Money on Putney to get relegated 

their ressies got belted every week last season so clearly no depth and apparently 4 or 5 of their first graders have gone to Penno while West Ryde got one too 

tough times ahead surely 

Anyone got any reports from matches today?

North ryde were average pretty much same team as last year bar a few. Snooze fest of a game.

Putney looked decent against an all age team no real test so can't really comment.

WPH looked flat against a decent all age team but the other team kicking them 24/7 did them no favours. Will be interesting to see how they go against Putney next week.

Penno started slow in the first 20 but once they got going the result was inevitable game could've finished 7 or 8 to 1. Ravens did put on a bashfest clinic though how they escaped more bookings who knows.

Top 4 in first grade

1. West Ryde

2. Penno

3. WPH

4. EEW

Top 4 in ressies

1. Penno

2. WPH

3. West Ryde

4. EEW

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>1. Penno

>2. WPH

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Hard to disagree with that. Those 4 teams you'd think would be the strongest with their depth and overall quality. St Andrew's could do alright but they lacked depth last year. Hard to say how the two newly promoted teams will go as it's always a big strep up from the super league. Dragons, Normo and Putney are all struggling with numbers in terms of fielding a squad of premier league level players so I can see them struggling

Watched St Andrew's the past weekend definitely challenging!

1 Penno

2 WPH

3 St Andrews 

4 West Ryde 

Kinda agree with the above

id have either one of the Eastwood teams challenging for the top 4 in firsts

agree Rovers might dip a bit in ressies as Jimmy has moved on. He was a talisman for many years and severely underrated 

their first team looks even better than last year and I feel WPH glory days are done, while still a good team I don't think they win in either grade but definitely challenge and make top 4.

been told Penno have recruited well and look to build on a positive year. Their ressies have been great the past 2 years and seems their depth has gotten even better this year so expect them to challenge for first place in both grades

all the smart money seems to be on HFC or Epping for relegation however Putney are not looking great either but if I had to bet, I'd say HFC. Up on a technicality only and if they haven't recruited well can't see them mixing it with the big boys in premier league 

Kinda agree with the above

id have either one of the Eastwood teams challenging for the top 4 in firsts

agree Rovers might dip a bit in ressies as Jimmy has moved on. He was a talisman for many years and severely underrated 

their first team looks even better than last year and I feel WPH glory days are done, while still a good team I don't think they win in either grade but definitely challenge and make top 4.

been told Penno have recruited well and look to build on a positive year. Their ressies have been great the past 2 years and seems their depth has gotten even better this year so expect them to challenge for first place in both grades

all the smart money seems to be on HFC or Epping for relegation however Putney are not looking great either but if I had to bet, I'd say HFC. Up on a technicality only and if they haven't recruited well can't see them mixing it with the big boys in premier league 

One thing that's sad to see is the decreasing quality of Ressies over the years. I thought it was embarrassing how bad Putney were last year but this year with Epping, HFC, Putney, you have 3 sides that back 5 years ago would constantly get pumped 8-0 every game. Add to that depth issues with Dragons, Normo and Woodies (Ressies team is deplorable), you really do have a weak and one sided comp there...

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>Winner

>West Ryde $1.90

>West Penno $2.50

>Penno FC $9

>EEW $10.50

>STA $25

>Dragons $50

>Normanhurst $101

>Epping FC $251

>Putney $501

>NHFC $ 501

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I think this might need some adjustments I think down the bottom are all paying the same

Oddsmakers can yo get onto this please 

Sportsbet wrote:
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>Winner

>West Ryde $1.90

>West Penno $2.50

>Penno FC $9

>EEW $10.50

>STA $25

>Dragons $50

>Normanhurst $101

>Epping FC $251

>Putney $501

>NHFC $ 501

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I think this might need some adjustments I think down the bottom are all paying the same

Oddsmakers can yo get onto this please 

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>One thing that's sad to see is the decreasing quality of Ressies over the years. I thought it was embarrassing how bad Putney were last year but this year with Epping, HFC, Putney, you have 3 sides that back 5 years ago would constantly get pumped 8-0 every game. Add to that depth issues with Dragons, Normo and Woodies (Ressies team is deplorable), you really do have a weak and one sided comp there...

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in all honesty that's also somewhat the case with firsts. I've played in prems since 2011 and some of the teams now plying their trade in the Hills area were really stiff competition. Kenthurst and PHD were a very difficult proposition in both grades while you had some flashes of brilliance from teams like Ravens and Thunder who are now firmly in super league. Red backs another team that were probably better competition than teams like HFC and Epping. Penno fc still half decent but their side with Morro and co in it was something else 

fair to say the glory days are over and probably a result of a number of factors including the formation of several NPL divisions as well as the current generation being brought up on IPADs 

I've always had a real problem comparing players, teams or even leagues from different eras right from park football to international level. Why? Because the game is always evolving.

It's a bit more than 10 years since I played Premier League but I've watched a lot since then. Morro is mentioned above and in my time he was class. A rival but I think admired by the rest of the league as a brilliant player with the ability to control the whole tempo of the game. But he also put his foot in when he needed to. He was never dirty, not in my opinion, but some of those tackles would simply not be acceptable now. Just because the game has changed.

EEW (Thug Life FC) with players like Mouyis would have played with 9 every week.

Some of the more technically gifted and fit sides now like WRR and WPH wouldn't have been allowed to play their neat football 15 years ago. Mid table at best.

It really doesn't matter that much as in any era you can only beat what's in front of you. For what it's worth, in my view the games were a lot more honest, physically demanding and the league was much more competitive 10-15 years ago in that anyone could beat anyone on their day.

As a spectator though I prefer it now. The games are more technical, and, for me, more enjoyable to watch from that perspective, but you do get a lot more hammerings so some games get a bit dullz

This year? WRR and WPH for me as they have the experience of being "the hunted" and the squad depth, but PEN if they gel, could be there or thereabouts.

I've always had a real problem comparing players, teams or even leagues from different eras right from park football to international level. Why? Because the game is always evolving.

It's a bit more than 10 years since I played Premier League but I've watched a lot since then. Morro is mentioned above and in my time he was class. A rival but I think admired by the rest of the league as a brilliant player with the ability to control the whole tempo of the game. But he also put his foot in when he needed to. He was never dirty, not in my opinion, but some of those tackles would simply not be acceptable now. Just because the game has changed.

EEW (Thug Life FC) with players like Mouyis would have played with 9 every week.

Some of the more technically gifted and fit sides now like WRR and WPH wouldn't have been allowed to play their neat football 15 years ago. Mid table at best.

It really doesn't matter that much as in any era you can only beat what's in front of you. For what it's worth, in my view the games were a lot more honest, physically demanding and the league was much more competitive 10-15 years ago in that anyone could beat anyone on their day.

As a spectator though I prefer it now. The games are more technical, and, for me, more enjoyable to watch from that perspective, but you do get a lot more hammerings so some games get a bit dullz

This year? WRR and WPH for me as they have the experience of being "the hunted" and the squad depth, but PEN if they gel, could be there or thereabouts.

Hearing Epping FC prems dispatched rovers tonight with an under strength team?? Could be an interesting season...

Hearing Epping FC prems dispatched rovers tonight with an under strength team?? Could be an interesting season...

Hearing Epping FC prems dispatched rovers tonight with an under strength team?? Could be an interesting season...

Hearing Epping FC prems dispatched rovers tonight with an under strength team?? Could be an interesting season...

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>It's a bit more than 10 years since I played Premier League but I've watched a lot since then. Morro is mentioned above and in my time he was class. A rival but I think admired by the rest of the league as a brilliant player with the ability to control the whole tempo of the game. But he also put his foot in when he needed to. He was never dirty, not in my opinion, but some of those tackles would simply not be acceptable now. Just because the game has changed.

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>EEW (Thug Life FC) with players like Mouyis would have played with 9 every week.

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>Some of the more technically gifted and fit sides now like WRR and WPH wouldn't have been allowed to play their neat football 15 years ago. Mid table at best.

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>It really doesn't matter that much as in any era you can only beat what's in front of you. For what it's worth, in my view the games were a lot more honest, physically demanding and the league was much more competitive 10-15 years ago in that anyone could beat anyone on their day.

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>As a spectator though I prefer it now. The games are more technical, and, for me, more enjoyable to watch from that perspective, but you do get a lot more hammerings so some games get a bit dullz

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>This year? WRR and WPH for me as they have the experience of being "the hunted" and the squad depth, but PEN if they gel, could be there or thereabouts.

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Please tell us more about how good the era you played in was

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2 very late goals to EPP but I was impressed with Epping FC. Reminded me of a "baby" WPH outfit we played in the GF in 2014, the core of which would go on to dominate PL for the next many years. EPP played a decent brand of football and whilst WRR were off their game a bit and loosing Jayden left their go forward lacking, EPP were well organised and controlling. I wouldn't underestimate the young side this year... of course not seeing their squad depth though. 

Best of luck to all for your season ahead.

Will be interesting to see how results go this weekend. Any predictions? Anyone see the north ryde game from the weekend?

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Yeah North Ryde still have the majority of their squad from last year. Added two players who were better than the average from last season so they are looking good to winning Super League this season. In the first half particularly, North Ryde had the better chances and should have been ahead at half-time. They really were outplaying Penno and then come the second half, they didn't have the legs or the quality to maintain that pressure. 

Penno's left winger also got more into the game and was destroying that flank. All opportunities were being created from his creativity and pace. North Ryde had no idea how to defend against him.

Penno were a little underwhelming. Don't think the Putney boys that have joined the side have made them a better team. Good bench players to come on but not starting players. Particularly the striker, thought he was too sluggish in a team that play quick through the middle and the flanks. 

Also, their slow backline will cost them against team who play high up the pitch and can dink a ball over for the frontline to outrun them. 

It's hard to read from pre-season games where and how teams are shaping up for the season ahead but personally don't see the hype of how Penno can be champions this season. Squad depth they have but in terms of quality of players, West Ryde and West Penno are still far superior. 

Pennant hills in all honest could've won that game by 6 or 7 score could've been 6-1 / 7-1 north Ryde had 1 clear chance to score couldn't take their chance! Pennant hills looking strong & they look good coming into 2025 season 

St Andrew's vs pennant hills 

epping vs Wph 

winner of the 1st game will win the cup. The chaaaaaammmmpppppiiiiiiooooooonnnnnsssss

Pennant hills in all honest could've won that game by 6 or 7 score could've been 6-1 / 7-1 north Ryde had 1 clear chance to score couldn't take their chance! Pennant hills looking strong & they look good coming into 2025 season 

St Andrew's vs pennant hills 

epping vs Wph 

winner of the 1st game will win the cup. The chaaaaaammmmpppppiiiiiiooooooonnnnnsssss

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>>Will be interesting to see how results go this weekend. Any predictions? Anyone see the north ryde game from the weekend?

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>Yeah North Ryde still have the majority of their squad from last year. Added two players who were better than the average from last season so they are looking good to winning Super League this season. In the first half particularly, North Ryde had the better chances and should have been ahead at half-time. They really were outplaying Penno and then come the second half, they didn't have the legs or the quality to maintain that pressure. 

Penno's left winger also got more into the game and was destroying that flank. All opportunities were being created from his creativity and pace. North Ryde had no idea how to defend against him.

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>Penno were a little underwhelming. Don't think the Putney boys that have joined the side have made them a better team. Good bench players to come on but not starting players. Particularly the striker, thought he was too sluggish in a team that play quick through the middle and the flanks. 

>Also, their slow backline will cost them against team who play high up the pitch and can dink a ball over for the frontline to outrun them. 

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>It's hard to read from pre-season games where and how teams are shaping up for the season ahead but personally don't see the hype of how Penno can be champions this season. Squad depth they have but in terms of quality of players, West Ryde and West Penno are still far superior. 

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west penno player talking the standard rubbish, 2-1 against putney & score a lucky how depth in that squad seems low and the season will speak for itself

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>>Will be interesting to see how results go this weekend. Any predictions? Anyone see the north ryde game from the weekend?

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>Yeah North Ryde still have the majority of their squad from last year. Added two players who were better than the average from last season so they are looking good to winning Super League this season. In the first half particularly, North Ryde had the better chances and should have been ahead at half-time. They really were outplaying Penno and then come the second half, they didn't have the legs or the quality to maintain that pressure. 

Penno's left winger also got more into the game and was destroying that flank. All opportunities were being created from his creativity and pace. North Ryde had no idea how to defend against him.

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>Penno were a little underwhelming. Don't think the Putney boys that have joined the side have made them a better team. Good bench players to come on but not starting players. Particularly the striker, thought he was too sluggish in a team that play quick through the middle and the flanks. 

>Also, their slow backline will cost them against team who play high up the pitch and can dink a ball over for the frontline to outrun them. 

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>It's hard to read from pre-season games where and how teams are shaping up for the season ahead but personally don't see the hype of how Penno can be champions this season. Squad depth they have but in terms of quality of players, West Ryde and West Penno are still far superior. 

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west penno player talking the standard rubbish, 2-1 against putney & score a lucky how depth in that squad seems low and the season will speak for itself

Saw both matches

i think penno are better served than west penno this year 

the arrogance from the west penno team will be their downfall

i still think rovers in both grades have the better quality despite an earlier exit in the cup 

hfc probably come last 

Eastwood have kept the same squad it looks like with a couple of new additions however cant judge them until the play a proper team. Next weeks game against Penno will show how both teams will fare up. 

I expect Woods to make the 4 again this season. West Penno could go out for Tigers but I haven't heard much news about Tigers so whose to say that they can't play funny games like they have done the last couple of seasons of starting strong and then collapsing when it matters...

Predictions:

1. West Ryde

2. Pennant Hills

3. Eastwood St Andrews

4. Epping Eastwood

5. West Pennant Hills

6. Normanhurst

7.  Macquarie Dragons

8. Epping

9. HFC

10. Putney

6th to 10th is gonna be tight as. None of these squads are good enough to play PL.  West Penno will miss out on Top 4. West Ryde will win with ease

Saw WPH v Putney Prems play after Kenthurst V Pennos 35s had a trial on Saturday.

Geez the standard of Prems has dropped. The old boys from Kenthurst and Penno would beat both those teams.

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>Yeah North Ryde still have the majority of their squad from last year. Added two players who were better than the average from last season so they are looking good to winning Super League this season. In the first half particularly, North Ryde had the better chances and should have been ahead at half-time. They really were outplaying Penno and then come the second half, they didn't have the legs or the quality to maintain that pressure. 

Penno's left winger also got more into the game and was destroying that flank. All opportunities were being created from his creativity and pace. North Ryde had no idea how to defend against him.

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>Penno were a little underwhelming. Don't think the Putney boys that have joined the side have made them a better team. Good bench players to come on but not starting players. Particularly the striker, thought he was too sluggish in a team that play quick through the middle and the flanks. 

>Also, their slow backline will cost them against team who play high up the pitch and can dink a ball over for the frontline to outrun them. 

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>It's hard to read from pre-season games where and how teams are shaping up for the season ahead but personally don't see the hype of how Penno can be champions this season. Squad depth they have but in terms of quality of players, West Ryde and West Penno are still far superior. 

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west penno player talking the standard rubbish, 2-1 against putney & score a lucky how depth in that squad seems low and the season will speak for itself

It's bizarre how much credence people give to what is effectively a couple of pre-season friendlies in ridiculous heat when sides are nowhere near match fit.

Some teams go full strength, others mix up firsts and ressies so more players are getting minutes and some have players away getting in holidays before the season starts.

It simply isn't a gauge for how the season will go and to prove the point despite the fact that WPH dominated in both grades for 4-5 years straight they have never won this cup and I'm not sure they have even made the final. 

Relax everyone!!

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>Yeah North Ryde still have the majority of their squad from last year. Added two players who were better than the average from last season so they are looking good to winning Super League this season. In the first half particularly, North Ryde had the better chances and should have been ahead at half-time. They really were outplaying Penno and then come the second half, they didn't have the legs or the quality to maintain that pressure. 

Penno's left winger also got more into the game and was destroying that flank. All opportunities were being created from his creativity and pace. North Ryde had no idea how to defend against him.

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>Penno were a little underwhelming. Don't think the Putney boys that have joined the side have made them a better team. Good bench players to come on but not starting players. Particularly the striker, thought he was too sluggish in a team that play quick through the middle and the flanks. 

>Also, their slow backline will cost them against team who play high up the pitch and can dink a ball over for the frontline to outrun them. 

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>It's hard to read from pre-season games where and how teams are shaping up for the season ahead but personally don't see the hype of how Penno can be champions this season. Squad depth they have but in terms of quality of players, West Ryde and West Penno are still far superior. 

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west penno player talking the standard rubbish, 2-1 against putney & score a lucky how depth in that squad seems low and the season will speak for itself

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>Winner

>West Ryde $1.90

>West Penno $2.50

>Penno FC $9

>EEW $10.50

>STA $25

>Dragons $50

>Normanhurst $101

>Epping FC $251

>Putney $501

>NHFC $ 501

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looks like we're in for a Leicester 2016 esque season from my beloved rangers then...

Typical west penno,

it's so obvious they are the only pricks who come on this junk forum to talk shit and hype themselves up.

It's pre season, making predictions is stupid.

wait for the season to finish then talk yourselves up..

Bit of talk the Putney exodus could've been worse but one of the players essentially being forced to stay as his family run the club 

talk about a royal family like scandal 

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>Bit of talk the Putney exodus could've been worse but one of the players essentially being forced to stay as his family run the club 

>talk about a royal family like scandal 

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You don't need to make it sound like it's a secret. We all know you're talking about Candy

Also calling it tomorrow that West Penno lose to Epping

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>Yeah North Ryde still have the majority of their squad from last year. Added two players who were better than the average from last season so they are looking good to winning Super League this season. In the first half particularly, North Ryde had the better chances and should have been ahead at half-time. They really were outplaying Penno and then come the second half, they didn't have the legs or the quality to maintain that pressure. 

Penno's left winger also got more into the game and was destroying that flank. All opportunities were being created from his creativity and pace. North Ryde had no idea how to defend against him.

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>Penno were a little underwhelming. Don't think the Putney boys that have joined the side have made them a better team. Good bench players to come on but not starting players. Particularly the striker, thought he was too sluggish in a team that play quick through the middle and the flanks. 

>Also, their slow backline will cost them against team who play high up the pitch and can dink a ball over for the frontline to outrun them. 

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>It's hard to read from pre-season games where and how teams are shaping up for the season ahead but personally don't see the hype of how Penno can be champions this season. Squad depth they have but in terms of quality of players, West Ryde and West Penno are still far superior. 

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the core putney players are so shit they scored and assisted both of pennos goals today fucking rubbish!

All that hype for west pennant hills but they actually look like under 15 lesbian div 8 players. Epping is killing them everywhere possible.

Biggest pansies their time is over. Over hyped, over rated and the only ones talking shit on here. 

All that hype for west pennant hills but they actually look like under 15 lesbian div 8 players. Epping is killing them everywhere possible.

Anyone have any decent honest match reports from todays games besides the junk and usual dribble?

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Two different types of games. Penno vs Woodies was so stop and start. I reckon there was more fouls committed than actual passes. Awful game to watch as a neutral. 

Penno deserved the win as they had the better chances even though both goals were pretty scrappy. 

Didnt watch much of the next game but it was looking pretty end to end stuff. 

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Two different types of games. Penno vs Woodies was so stop and start. I reckon there was more fouls committed than actual passes. Awful game to watch as a neutral. 

Penno deserved the win as they had the better chances even though both goals were pretty scrappy. 

Didnt watch much of the next game but it was looking pretty end to end stuff. 

West Pennant Hills lose and the forum goes quiet.. funny that!

How did they lose to the kids of Epping?

Apparently they don't like the coach and want Stuart back

Could be the case of men against boys I think pennant hills will be too physical for Epping & I don't think they will

be able to contain the attacking play from pennant hills.

3-0 pennant hills 

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>Could be the case of men against boys I think pennant hills will be too physical for Epping & I don't think they will

>be able to contain the attacking play from pennant hills.

>3-0 pennant hills 

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Hopefully the game is flowing because you will see a good contest between two sides that like to play end to end when they are allowed.

Couldn't believe the amount of fouls being called in the Woods vs Penno game last weekend. 

Penno should be too strong against Epping who in all regards have been super impressive with a team that hasn't changed from last year much. Showing better signs than North Ryde of keeping up. 

Odds for the final 

Winner

Penno $1.20

Epping $ 6.51

> 2.5 goals

$1.81

Habib to get a yellow card 

already paying out 

The kids of Epping to win it!

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>Biggest pansies their time is over. Over hyped, over rated and the only ones talking shit on here. 

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yet you're still talking about them. #rentfree

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>>Biggest pansies their time is over. Over hyped, over rated and the only ones talking shit on here. 

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>yet you're still talking about them. #rentfree

Ah yes yes couple hours away from the final and you guys respond. Where has WPH been all week ?

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Firstly, I'm not from west penno so not sure why you're assuming that

secondly, they didn't even win anything last year so you must still be quite psychologically affected by (I'm assuming) losing to them so often? 

lastly you must see the irony calling them "crybaby" when you are, in fact, crying about them yourself. 

I'm not associated with WPH or any other GHFA club and live outside of the association boundaries now but I know many of the WPH boys and I can categorically say that most of them don't ever read let alone post on here.

As with anything in life, success breeds jealousy and hatred so clearly they've been doing a lot right for a good few years.

I'm not associated with WPH or any other GHFA club and live outside of the association boundaries now but I know many of the WPH boys and I can categorically say that most of them don't ever read let alone post on here.

As with anything in life, success breeds jealousy and hatred so clearly they've been doing a lot right for a good few years.

Epping absolute dominated Penno tonight..

they will rustle a few feathers this year.

Young fit and surprisingly physical.

Pennant hills schooled all over the park, defenders on their arses most of the game.

not sure what all the hype about them was,

new players don't serve anything for them either.

congrats to Epping FC on a dominant display 

Haven't seen a more dominant final than that one. From start to finish Epping were a class above. Won majority of the 50/50s and play through the middle so well. Someone commented earlier how Penno are suspect at the back in pace. My gosh it was so evident. Two CBs and LB couldn't keep up with the constant counter attacks and spent a lot of time enjoying the ground. 

Also agree about the Putney boys. Funny how all 3 got yellows. It was written in the stars. Good rotation players to come off the bench but heavily rate Pennos XI of midfield and attack last year. Could be wrong and hard to judge from one match but if they don't sort out that defence, they won't be challenging for the title. It's as simple as that. 

Epping will do better than North Ryde but you wonder whether depth will become an issue like it did with NR? Putney or HFC for the spoon most probs 

What was the score?

End to end game at times but Epping definitely the more dominant side and massively deserved the win. Be interesting to see how they can take this form into the normal season.

As the efc captain said "don't underestimate the kids of epping in premier league"

It may only be a pre-season cup and historically it hasn't really translated into success during the regular season but it's hard to look past the newcomers toppling last years 1st, 2nd and 4th finishers. 

Is it beginners luck with no PL team really knowing how they play, now do they have some good information on how to dismantle and compete better next time? 
Putney enjoyed similar first round success last season but faded quickly with poor squad depth/quality and after teams sussed them out. Will Epping learn from those mistakes or will we see another "all show and no dough" like last years upcomers?

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>It may only be a pre-season cup and historically it hasn't really translated into success during the regular season but it's hard to look past the newcomers toppling last years 1st, 2nd and 4th finishers. 

>Is it beginners luck with no PL team really knowing how they play, now do they have some good information on how to dismantle and compete better next time? 
Putney enjoyed similar first round success last season but faded quickly with poor squad depth/quality and after teams sussed them out. Will Epping learn from those mistakes or will we see another "all show and no dough" like last years upcomers?

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penno defence held up pretty decently all game despite two lucky corner goals and a woeful keepers error. Attackers didn't help them out at all. CB's did great, midfield were shaky and attack had nothing. Jeez that keeper has a few mistakes in him. Epping deserved winners and penno not making finals this year

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>It may only be a pre-season cup and historically it hasn't really translated into success during the regular season but it's hard to look past the newcomers toppling last years 1st, 2nd and 4th finishers. 

>Is it beginners luck with no PL team really knowing how they play, now do they have some good information on how to dismantle and compete better next time? 
Putney enjoyed similar first round success last season but faded quickly with poor squad depth/quality and after teams sussed them out. Will Epping learn from those mistakes or will we see another "all show and no dough" like last years upcomers?

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penno defence held up pretty decently all game despite two lucky corner goals and a woeful keepers error. Attackers didn't help them out at all. CB's did great, midfield were shaky and attack had nothing. Jeez that keeper has a few mistakes in him. Epping deserved winners and penno not making finals this year

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>It may only be a pre-season cup and historically it hasn't really translated into success during the regular season but it's hard to look past the newcomers toppling last years 1st, 2nd and 4th finishers. 

>Is it beginners luck with no PL team really knowing how they play, now do they have some good information on how to dismantle and compete better next time? 
Putney enjoyed similar first round success last season but faded quickly with poor squad depth/quality and after teams sussed them out. Will Epping learn from those mistakes or will we see another "all show and no dough" like last years upcomers?

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penno defence held up pretty decently all game despite two lucky corner goals and a woeful keepers error. Attackers didn't help them out at all. CB's did great, midfield were shaky and attack had nothing. Jeez that keeper has a few mistakes in him. Epping deserved winners and penno not making finals this year

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>>It may only be a pre-season cup and historically it hasn't really translated into success during the regular season but it's hard to look past the newcomers toppling last years 1st, 2nd and 4th finishers. 

>>Is it beginners luck with no PL team really knowing how they play, now do they have some good information on how to dismantle and compete better next time? 
Putney enjoyed similar first round success last season but faded quickly with poor squad depth/quality and after teams sussed them out. Will Epping learn from those mistakes or will we see another "all show and no dough" like last years upcomers?

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>penno defence held up pretty decently all game despite two lucky corner goals and a woeful keepers error. Attackers didn't help them out at all. CB's did great, midfield were shaky and attack had nothing. Jeez that keeper has a few mistakes in him. Epping deserved winners and penno not making finals this year

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what game were you watching? Defenders were arse. 

End to end game at times but Epping definitely the more dominant side and massively deserved the win. Be interesting to see how they can take this form into the normal season.

As the efc captain said "don't underestimate the kids of epping in premier league"

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>>It may only be a pre-season cup and historically it hasn't really translated into success during the regular season but it's hard to look past the newcomers toppling last years 1st, 2nd and 4th finishers. 

>>Is it beginners luck with no PL team really knowing how they play, now do they have some good information on how to dismantle and compete better next time? 
Putney enjoyed similar first round success last season but faded quickly with poor squad depth/quality and after teams sussed them out. Will Epping learn from those mistakes or will we see another "all show and no dough" like last years upcomers?

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>penno defence held up pretty decently all game despite two lucky corner goals and a woeful keepers error. Attackers didn't help them out at all. CB's did great, midfield were shaky and attack had nothing. Jeez that keeper has a few mistakes in him. Epping deserved winners and penno not making finals this year

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For both Penno and Epping, when you have keepers that are 5ft 9, you are going to struggle big time. Keepers both in no mans land for majority of corners and if you pack the box with players, there's no confidence or strength/leap to come out to catch. 

Habib at the back is a liablility. Once a skilful player, now a disaster. Gave away 3 goals last season in our match up last season and was constantly out of position last night. Is it just pre-season hiccups?

Penno's defence was the difference last night. Only their right back was alright but he even got put on his arse a few times. Both centre backs have no idea how to play. All they wanna do is kick it long. New year same penno. And for there left back, that bloke is nowhere near the standard of premier league footbal

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>Penno's defence was the difference last night. Only their right back was alright but he even got put on his arse a few times. Both centre backs have no idea how to play. All they wanna do is kick it long. New year same penno. And for there left back, that bloke is nowhere near the standard of premier league footbal

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The Left Back and the Putney boys love a good hack. The minute they come against better players, the mentality is to hack them down and injure. Never change.

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>>It may only be a pre-season cup and historically it hasn't really translated into success during the regular season but it's hard to look past the newcomers toppling last years 1st, 2nd and 4th finishers. 

>>Is it beginners luck with no PL team really knowing how they play, now do they have some good information on how to dismantle and compete better next time? 
Putney enjoyed similar first round success last season but faded quickly with poor squad depth/quality and after teams sussed them out. Will Epping learn from those mistakes or will we see another "all show and no dough" like last years upcomers?

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>penno defence held up pretty decently all game despite two lucky corner goals and a woeful keepers error. Attackers didn't help them out at all. CB's did great, midfield were shaky and attack had nothing. Jeez that keeper has a few mistakes in him. Epping deserved winners and penno not making finals this year

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what game were you watching? Defenders were arse. 

End to end game at times but Epping definitely the more dominant side and massively deserved the win. Be interesting to see how they can take this form into the normal season.

As the efc captain said "don't underestimate the kids of epping in premier league"

Pennos coach will be their downfall

plays his brother who quite clearly isn't first grade material and everyone knows this 

odd as they seem to have some handy fellas in reggies that don't ever get given a go and would be better defensively

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>Haven't seen a more dominant final than that one. From start to finish Epping were a class above. Won majority of the 50/50s and play through the middle so well. Someone commented earlier how Penno are suspect at the back in pace. My gosh it was so evident. Two CBs and LB couldn't keep up with the constant counter attacks and spent a lot of time enjoying the ground. 

>Also agree about the Putney boys. Funny how all 3 got yellows. It was written in the stars. Good rotation players to come off the bench but heavily rate Pennos XI of midfield and attack last year. Could be wrong and hard to judge from one match but if they don't sort out that defence, they won't be challenging for the title. It's as simple as that. 

>Epping will do better than North Ryde but you wonder whether depth will become an issue like it did with NR? Putney or HFC for the spoon most probs 

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100% agree pennos cbs and lb are way to slow and couldn't keep up with eppings attack. The rb was the only one who could keep up with the attack while the other three were left behind and the rest of the team barely helped defend at all leaving a massive gap in the midfield for epping to play around. pennos lw had 3 players defending him at once which didnt leave him with much. epping was much quicker and clincial with their front 3 looking very strong.

Look I gotta say I was impressed with Epping. They obviously had a point to prove and looked the hungrier of the teams. I'd say Pennos defence wasn't their usual strong self but gotta give credit where it's due. Left winger for Epping could've had a hattrick if he wasn't so wasteful, had no end product but he was very strong with the ball at his feet and would be a nightmare to mark. Our experience of playing against penno over the years, their defence looks a lot better without the coach's brother there. Not even for what he does off the ball but he relieves all pressure by giving the ball straight back to us with his ridiculous long balls. The coach has swallowed some humble pie here especially as he was banging on saying they are shoe ins for the title in both grades... stay humble eh

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>Look I gotta say I was impressed with Epping. They obviously had a point to prove and looked the hungrier of the teams. I'd say Pennos defence wasn't their usual strong self but gotta give credit where it's due. Left winger for Epping could've had a hattrick if he wasn't so wasteful, had no end product but he was very strong with the ball at his feet and would be a nightmare to mark. Our experience of playing against penno over the years, their defence looks a lot better without the coach's brother there. Not even for what he does off the ball but he relieves all pressure by giving the ball straight back to us with his ridiculous long balls. The coach has swallowed some humble pie here especially as he was banging on saying they are shoe ins for the title in both grades... stay humble eh

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Eppings CB who played in the Battle of the North is quality at the back. Guy had the Putney striker in his back pocket all game. Even though Epping were the shorter team, Penno never exposed that. The physicality that we normally see in 50/50 challenges weren't there at all. The two tall midfielders that usually do that hard work might not be at Penno this year. Just that experience alone was sorely missed. Pennos midfielders were all over the place as well. None of them covering the full midfield and all want to drive through the middle, creating huge gaps for Epping to run into all the time. 

The left winger I got told by the Epping lads played for Roselea last couple of seasons. Bloke had a game and a half dribbling but yeah not much end product. 

All I'm reading in the comments are a bunch of jealous people trying to put Penno fc down when they can see a change in the game and are threated by them. One game doesn't go Pennos way and they all of a sudden use that against them . Wait till the end of the season  untill you make those comments.

All I'm reading in the comments are a bunch of jealous people trying to put Penno fc down when they can see a change in the game and are threated by them. One game doesn't go Pennos way and they all of a sudden use that against them . Wait till the end of the season  untill you make those comments.

All I'm reading in the comments are a bunch of jealous people trying to put Penno fc down when they can see a change in the game and are threated by them. One game doesn't go Pennos way and they all of a sudden use that against them . Wait till the end of the season  untill you make those comments.

All I'm reading in the comments are a bunch of jealous people trying to put Penno fc down when they can see a change in the game and are threated by them. One game doesn't go Pennos way and they all of a sudden use that against them . Wait till the end of the season  untill you make those comments.

All I'm reading in the comments are a bunch of jealous people trying to put Penno fc down when they can see a change in the game and are threated by them. One game doesn't go Pennos way and they all of a sudden use that against them . Wait till the end of the season  untill you make those comments.

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>All I'm reading in the comments are a bunch of jealous people trying to put Penno fc down when they can see a change in the game and are threated by them. One game doesn't go Pennos way and they all of a sudden use that against them . Wait till the end of the season  untill you make those comments.

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People are just saying what they saw. This forum has acknowledged countless times that penno have improved over the years and I've seen plenty people say they will challenge this year. Unfortunately for penno, they've become a very unlikeable team with quite a few dirty players in their team which will always draw criticism in this forum. Will they have a good year this year? I certainly think so. Better than most teams. Doesn't change the fact that they're a very unlikeable team which will cop flack on here after every loss. Just part of it 

Not jealous here but I agree 

that backline is horrific They actually seem to have better defenders in reserve and looks like they either don't want to or are not trusted to make the jump 

it's only a pre season cup but my god it was made out like Epping weren't a chance of breaching that backline 

Predictions?

Round 1-

EEW v WRR

EPP v WPH

HFC v STA

MQD v PUT

NMH v PEN

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>EEW v WRR

>EPP v WPH

>HFC v STA

>MQD v PUT

>NMH v PEN

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EEW vs WRR - 2:2

EPP vs WPH - 2:2

HFC vs STA - 0-2

MQD vs PUT - 1:1

NHM vs PEN - 1:3

EEW v WRR 2-1 

EPP v WPH 1-1

HFC v STA 0-3

MQD v PUT 4-2

NMH v PEN 1-2

EEW v WRR 2-1 

EPP v WPH 1-1

HFC v STA 0-3

MQD v PUT 4-2

NMH v PEN 1-2