2015 Zone League 3 thread

[Albert]

Does it really matter what happens in Reserve Grade? Stack Ressies to win what? Really, mixed results in Reserves should be because of teams making their 1sts stronger to cover injuries or absences. I saw some of the NL game in 1sts. A few new faces that I am guessing may be Reserve team players. It was the first time I have ever seen the RAAF team and certainly not the worst team in ZL3 or ZPL to grace Alder Park. They were well beaten by a better team on the day but certainly there is some talent. If NL are second do they have games in hand or are results not getting updated? When do they play Wallsend? That will be the game to settle this grade. Their coach doesnt return my calls anymore!! As for Jesmond forfeiting Reserves. Opponents should front up as if on and accept the forfeit if they fail to turn up. Relying on rumour is a joke.

New Lambton still have one game in hand against Kahibah I think. Also, I am pretty sure one of their results haven't been updated on SP.

Should be a close clash for minor premiership between Wallsend and New Lambton in 2 weeks time.

[the man]

jesmond vs Abermain wed night ,it going be a fire match i thin ,
see how many jesmond play on wed night ,

[the man]

No game at as jesmond had power out .
Any way look forward to next time we play

[E.J.S.C ZL]

Tonight's Round 11 catch up Edgeworth vs RAAF
2nds 1-0 Edgeworth
1sts 1-0 RAAF

[the man]

Any result for today game

[Geemo]

Any result for today game

Rumour has it that kahibah choked at penalties. Think dudley won although not sure of final score so dont hold me.

[anfield]

Rumour has it that kahibah choked at penalties. Think dudley won although not sure of final score so dont hold me.

First grade
Dudley 4 kahibah 3
Ressies
Kahibah 2 dudley 1

Entertaining game in first grade, considering half time score was kahibah 1-0. 6 second half goals. Could easily been many more with kahibah missing 2 penalities and dudley hitting post/crossbar on a few occasions.

Ressies game also entertaining finish as kahibah took a 2-0 lead early in second half. Dudley grabbed one back with 10 to go and had a header cleared off the line with minutes remaining.

Good day of football, considering both clubs well down on players.Great local derby which will only get better in coming years if teams stay in same competition.

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v RAAF

Ressies: 3 - 0 Wallsend
1st Grade: 6 - 3 Wallsend
Wallsend up 3 nil at halftime. Put it out to 6 nil after about an hour. Credit to RAAF they kept fighting. Scored there 1st from a Wallsend mis-clearance. Wallsend then relaxed and RAAF pulled 2 more back with 2 crackers. They also had a penalty saved and goal cleared off the line. Another crazy game in the same vein as the 1st round.

[Eggs]

Mayfield v Abermain

Res: 2 - 3
1st: 1 - 1

[anfield]

No game at as jesmond had power out .
Any way look forward to next time we play

Any word on when jesmond v abermain replay on??? Dudley playing abermain on wednesday week, we asked to play it on spare weekend but were knocked back by association. Interesting to see when jesmond v abermain play.

[the man]

Jesmond vs Abermain.
Wednesday night

[the man]

Wednesday night I thin

[NLFCZL]

Hi Guys, anyone have any evidence anecdotal or otherwise as to the Jesmond situation? Are they playing both grades? Eligible etc?

The only reason I ask is that NLFC are holding a bit of a charity/old boys event for our final home game, which is against Jesmond.

Some exciting names thrown around for a charity match, which is planned to be against our ressies if the Jesmond rumours are true.

If you have any news let me know, will help me plan the charity day for a good cause!

[Thomas477]

Hi Guys, anyone have any evidence anecdotal or otherwise as to the Jesmond situation? Are they playing both grades? Eligible etc?

The only reason I ask is that NLFC are holding a bit of a charity/old boys event for our final home game, which is against Jesmond.

Some exciting names thrown around for a charity match, which is planned to be against our ressies if the Jesmond rumours are true.

If you have any news let me know, will help me plan the charity day for a good cause!

Wild idea, maybe send the secretary of Jesmond an email and ask.....

[the man]

Abermain 3-2 win in first
Res 1-1

[Charman]

Hi Guys, anyone have any evidence anecdotal or otherwise as to the Jesmond situation? Are they playing both grades? Eligible etc?

The only reason I ask is that NLFC are holding a bit of a charity/old boys event for our final home game, which is against Jesmond.

Some exciting names thrown around for a charity match, which is planned to be against our ressies if the Jesmond rumours are true.

If you have any news let me know, will help me plan the charity day for a good cause!

It appears that Jeso are still playing a res team. You would be best to check it out formally via email, you saw what ended up happening at Kahibah a couple of weeks back. They fielded a team last night again.

[anfield]

Hi Guys, anyone have any evidence anecdotal or otherwise as to the Jesmond situation? Are they playing both grades? Eligible etc?

The only reason I ask is that NLFC are holding a bit of a charity/old boys event for our final home game, which is against Jesmond.

Some exciting names thrown around for a charity match, which is planned to be against our ressies if the Jesmond rumours are true.

If you have any news let me know, will help me plan the charity day for a good cause!

Jesmond ressies have gotten a few points lately, I hope they continue playing ressies. Hopefully they can take a few more points off teams starting with edgeworth this week, which will help other teams ressies chances.

Will be good if mayfield ressies and abermain ressies do a job over raaf and kahibah this weekend to.

[NLFCZL]

Wild idea, maybe send the secretary of Jesmond an email and ask.....

What the heck is email?

In all seriousness though I think that's a futile proposition, I had received a 'we are not aware' email from nf, I think officially in but unofficially it's week to week.

Cheers Charman as well, anfield I hope they do too, despite one horrid incident vs them with one 16 year old, their ressies captain was a great bloke and he deserves a bit of success.

[beersfc]

whats going on in the reserves table. It says Dudley have 2 games unplayed in the fixtures section ( next weeks fixture and a washout abermain game to be played this week it says) But the table has their points as if they won the abermain game and only have one game left.

Is the table wrong or the fixtures wrong?

[the man]

4-2 edgeworth win
7-2 edgeworth win

[Charman]

whats going on in the reserves table. It says Dudley have 2 games unplayed in the fixtures section ( next weeks fixture and a washout abermain game to be played this week it says) But the table has their points as if they won the abermain game and only have one game left.

Is the table wrong or the fixtures wrong?

Abermain have forfeited wed night. We r not happy about it as in this league u should make every attempt to play. We were keeping it on the low down in case it changed. Was unaware of the table refelecting the result already.

[Citizen]

Jesmond ressies have gotten a few points lately, I hope they continue playing ressies. Hopefully they can take a few more points off teams starting with edgeworth this week, which will help other teams ressies chances.

Will be good if mayfield ressies and abermain ressies do a job over raaf and kahibah this weekend to.

Edgeworth looked very strong today against Jesmond, Jesmond played well, and knowing you play for Dudley makes it worth my while to come out and support Edgeworth by you saying this makes it sound like your scared.
I'm placing bets on Edgeworth to do the double on Dudley in the last round! Hopefully you make it to the finals if you know what I mean! Enjoy your weekend.

[the man]

4-2 edgeworth win
7-2 edgeworth win

[beersfc]

Abermain have forfeited wed night. We r not happy about it as in this league u should make every attempt to play. We were keeping it on the low down in case it changed. Was unaware of the table refelecting the result already.

That will put you guys threw in reserves wont it?. Lower teams doing stuff like that has affected the league a bit. From all I heard kahibah couldve taken the forfit but waited for jesmond to find players then had a shock loss which would put them in the semis I think

But its only reserve grade. The top 3 teams in first You guys dudley, wallsend and new lambton are in the firsts semis thats all that matters.

I think New Lambton for the grand final win. Seen better individual players in dudley and wallsend but N.L are a team unit. I think that will get them threw. GL ALL

[the man]

Any other result today

[anfield]

Edgeworth looked very strong today against Jesmond, Jesmond played well, and knowing you play for Dudley makes it worth my while to come out and support Edgeworth by you saying this makes it sound like your scared.
I'm placing bets on Edgeworth to do the double on Dudley in the last round! Hopefully you make it to the finals if you know what I mean! Enjoy your weekend.

People are scared of sharks and snakes, edgeworth are neither champ. Might be a little unsettled playing Edgeworth NPL team, maybe your a bit confused.

We all hope results go our way at times. Dont we??

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v New Lambton

Ressies: 2 - 1 Wallsend
1st Grade: 3 - 1 Wallsend

[Charman]

Wallsend v New Lambton

Ressies: 2 - 1 Wallsend
1st Grade: 3 - 1 Wallsend

So does this mean Wallsend have the minor prem in both grades? I cant keep up with trying to do the calcs with a non updated table. If they have then what an awesome achievement.

[E.J.S.C ZL]

Wallsend will need a point against Mayfield last Round or it will come down to Goal difference if New Lambton win there last 2. But yes there 2nds will finish Minor Prem's. Congratulations Wallsend it will be a big achievement.

[the man]

Res 4-2 to edgy
First 7-2 to edgy
Good luck to the team who make the final

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend will need a point against Mayfield last Round or it will come down to Goal difference if New Lambton win there last 2. But yes there 2nds will finish Minor Prem's. Congratulations Wallsend it will be a big achievement.

Yep, Reserve grade have wrapped up the minor prem with a round to go. We need 1 point in 1st grade from the last round unless Kahibah can take some points from NL next weekend in there catch up game.

Looks like the 4 in 1st grade is settled. Comes down now to the final order.

Ressies is looking interesting in the battle for 4th. Kahibah 3 points behind Dudley with a game in hand and a superior goal difference. Dudley to play Edgeworth in the final round. Could be a very interesting final round to settle the 4.

If anyone is interested, here's the club championship points after round 17

Abermain 46
Dudley 130
Edgeworth 78
Jesmond 18
Kahibah 90
Mayfield 54
New Lambton 126
RAAF 110
Wallsend 152

[anfield]

Yep, Reserve grade have wrapped up the minor prem with a round to go. We need 1 point in 1st grade from the last round unless Kahibah can take some points from NL next weekend in there catch up game.

Looks like the 4 in 1st grade is settled. Comes down now to the final order.

Ressies is looking interesting in the battle for 4th. Kahibah 3 points behind Dudley with a game in hand and a superior goal difference. Dudley to play Edgeworth in the final round. Could be a very interesting final round to settle the 4.

If anyone is interested, here's the club championship points after round 17

Abermain 46
Dudley 130
Edgeworth 78
Jesmond 18
Kahibah 90
Mayfield 54
New Lambton 126
RAAF 110
Wallsend 152

Wallsend deserve to be favourites in both grades. Their attack at the moment is the best in the league. New lambton have a strong defence, so to score 3 is a decent effort. I can see plenty of goals come finals in first grade. Is the four settled? Was suprised kahibah lost to abermain. Have they dropped players to stack ressies or given up?

Wallsend have been solid in ressies and deserve minors. Edgeworth have done well to make finals. New lambton have fallen away a little and still need a result to make finals. Could be a good final day.

[Albert]

Wallsend deserve to be favourites in both grades. Their attack at the moment is the best in the league. New lambton have a strong defence, so to score 3 is a decent effort. I can see plenty of goals come finals in first grade. Is the four settled? Was suprised kahibah lost to abermain. Have they dropped players to stack ressies or given up?

Wallsend have been solid in ressies and deserve minors. Edgeworth have done well to make finals. New lambton have fallen away a little and still need a result to make finals. Could be a good final day.

It is good to see Abermain get some points together finally. IMO a much better team when where they stand on the table.

Stacking ressies has got to be the most ridiculous thing ever. Why bother? #Edgeworth

[heistofthecentury]

Stacking ressies has got to be the most ridiculous thing ever. Why bother? #Edgeworth

Stacking? Only wins are stacking up for them, against all teams of late. Watching them against Jesmond they looked short across both grades. Maybe the stacking talk should change to talk of being late favourites?

[E.J.S.C ZL]

It is good to see Abermain get some points together finally. IMO a much better team when where they stand on the table.

Stacking ressies has got to be the most ridiculous thing ever. Why bother? #Edgeworth


We have never stacked our 2nds and aren't going too. They have made the semi's on there own merit. I think people are making these accusations, so when they do it they can say well Edgeworth has been doing it so we're going to do it too. Name games we have done it, rather then saying we are doing it ? Albert how many games have you seen us play ?

We plan on staying in the ZL comp and if we are stacking 2nds, players in 1st grade won't be happy if we aren't giving ourselves every chance in 1sts and won't be back. Outside of the 2 Wallsend games we have always been competitive in 1st grade.

[hawk]

but geez the 2nds know how to party when they do win it, stacks on

[anfield]

We have never stacked our 2nds and aren't going too. They have made the semi's on there own merit. I think people are making these accusations, so when they do it they can say well Edgeworth has been doing it so we're going to do it too. Name games we have done it, rather then saying we are doing it ? Albert how many games have you seen us play ?

We plan on staying in the ZL comp and if we are stacking 2nds, players in 1st grade won't be happy if we aren't giving ourselves every chance in 1sts and won't be back. Outside of the 2 Wallsend games we have always been competitive in 1st grade.

I suppose the stacking claim will allways come up when a team finishes lower grades strongly. Good to hear edgeworth not stacking ressies, their first grade results lately show this. Well done on the season

[Albert]

What are some early predictions for premiers for each grade given top 4 for both is pretty much sorted?

[WFC_ZL]

With all the talk about leading goal scorers in the other threads, how is everyone's leading goal scorer looking for the golden boot?

Wallsends top goal scorer is sitting around 22 goals in 1st grade for the season.

[Eggs]

Wallsends top goal scorer is sitting around 22 goals in 1st grade for the season.

If that's true then he's scored more goals on his own than any of the bottom three clubs. Must be a beast!

[Charman]

With all the talk about leading goal scorers in the other threads, how is everyone's leading goal scorer looking for the golden boot?


Wallsends top goal scorer is sitting around 22 goals in 1st grade for the season.

Good effort, haven't scored 22 in my career!. Dudley top scorer maybe 10. Shared around between the squad. Shut down wallsend top scorer = win the game. Thanks for the tip, what number does he wear?

[amishpanda]

Good effort, haven't scored 22 in my career!. Dudley top scorer maybe 10. Shared around between the squad. Shut down wallsend top scorer = win the game. Thanks for the tip, what number does he wear?

Considering the other striker is on 19/20, the plan should be to nullify both strikers...which is the job of the backline anyway.

[heistofthecentury]

What are some early predictions for premiers for each grade given top 4 for both is pretty much sorted?

First grade:
Wallsend to beat RAAF in both legs.
Might call a bit of an 'upset' in Dudley beating lambton over both legs.
Wallsend going on to win minor and major premiers.

[Sanchezz]

\ Was suprised kahibah lost to abermain. Have they dropped players to stack ressies or given up?.

What?????? Funnily enough up until the Abermain game we were still in with a good shot to make first grade finals so why on earth would we stack reserves?? Not to mention that we as a club have been fair and will always continue to be. We had a draw with N.L in first grade 2 days ago so that proves our best players are still playing there.

Dudley have been quick to have shots at other teams for stacking on this forum.

As a casual reader of the forum It never bothered me until today when I heard a direct quote from a Dudley player that there was banter at a Dudley BBQ about stacking reserves this weekend. ( They need to draw or win and firsts result doesn't matter)

Now I understand joking around about it at a team get together and actually doing it are two very different things! But hearing that made me laugh as to how strongly they have been against it on here.

At the end of the day everybody knows Dudley is one of the clubs with 2 very separate squads and apart from injuries has been very little movement of players between the 2 grades. So if any of the better players turn up in reserves as a one off on the weekend then that would be an extremely hypocritical thing to do.

But I trust all parties will do the right thing.

Goodluck All with the finals series and Congrats to Wallsend on Promotion!!!

[WFC_ZL]

Goodluck All with the finals series and Congrats to Wallsend on Promotion!!!

Thanks Sanchezz, has been a good season. Thanks to all the teams for the year. Looking at past years and numbers ZL3 has been improving and I hope the clubs stick with it to continue its growth.

As for this weekend, Saturday is shaping up to be a good battle for that final spot in Ressies, 3 teams in the running. Dudley and Kahibah being the 2 with a real shot as I dont see RAAF pulling the goal difference back if results go there way. But who knows...... crazy things can happen.

Good luck to all teams in the finals.

[anfield]

What?????? Funnily enough up until the Abermain game we were still in with a good shot to make first grade finals so why on earth would we stack reserves?? Not to mention that we as a club have been fair and will always continue to be. We had a draw with N.L in first grade 2 days ago so that proves our best players are still playing there.

Dudley have been quick to have shots at other teams for stacking on this forum.

As a casual reader of the forum It never bothered me until today when I heard a direct quote from a Dudley player that there was banter at a Dudley BBQ about stacking reserves this weekend. ( They need to draw or win and firsts result doesn't matter)

Now I understand joking around about it at a team get together and actually doing it are two very different things! But hearing that made me laugh as to how strongly they have been against it on here.

At the end of the day everybody knows Dudley is one of the clubs with 2 very separate squads and apart from injuries has been very little movement of players between the 2 grades. So if any of the better players turn up in reserves as a one off on the weekend then that would be an extremely hypocritical thing to do.

But I trust all parties will do the right thing.

Goodluck All with the finals series and Congrats to Wallsend on Promotion!!!

Wow, calm down champ. A little bit of stirring/banter floating around. For the record the stacking banter has come from reps from multiple teams. It will always come up, epecially when results look a little off.

For the record dudley has ONE squad that breaks into firsts and ressies on weekend. All bar a few of the squad have played first grade at some stage, dont know where your seperate claims based on??? Maybe go check the teamsheets, 'The truth is out there'.

[anfield]

As for the weekends games. It will be business as usual. With 3 weeks between games im sure all attempts will be made to have as many players available as possible to have 2 strong grades.

[the man]

Lambton 4_0 win in first
Res Lambton 3_2
Good luck New Lambton for the semi

[2leftfeet]

Kahibah vs Raaf

3-2 win kahibah in reserves

5-3 win to kahibah in first grade.

Came out to show we should have been playing finals football in first grade today and I think we proved that. 2 very hard faught matches. Consistancy was the issue in both grades. Play top football one week and then lose to last place the next.

Best of luck to all the teams playing finals football in first grade.

seeyou all next season.

[Charman]

Motha f$&ker. Edgie win res 2-0, dudley win 1st 3-2 after being down 2-0. Ressie in top 4 all year and miss the finals in the last week, shattered. Well done kahibah for hanging in there.
Contrats to all teams for making finals, extra credit to the teams who made it first year in. Will be a good finals series in what has been a very close comp.

[2leftfeet]

Motha f$&ker. Edgie win res 2-0, dudley win 1st 3-2 after being down 2-0. Ressie in top 4 all year and miss the finals in the last week, shattered. Well done kahibah for hanging in there.
Contrats to all teams for making finals, extra credit to the teams who made it first year in. Will be a good finals series in what has been a very close comp.


Unlucky. Dudley is still in the main race so Don't worry to much. Would have been annoying to get two 5ths and miss out on semi finals football for us too.

[Charman]

I wont mention the 1 free kick we got 2 mins from full time and the fact the first goal took a deflection off him. Seriously? 1 free kick in 80 mins? Cmon. Still out played but 23-1 free kicks does not help.

[Wilso8948]

I wont mention the 1 free kick we got 2 mins from full time and the fact the first goal took a deflection off him. Seriously? 1 free kick in 80 mins? Cmon. Still out played but 23-1 free kicks does not help.
I won't mention it but..

[WFC_ZL]

Mayfield v Wallsend

Ressies: 3 all
1st Grade: 13 - 1 Wallsend

[NewyTy]

Mayfield v Wallsend

Ressies: 3 all
1st Grade: 13 - 1 Wallsend

Wow what happened in first grade??? Big day for Wallsend in Zone and NewFM today

[Irish]

Congratulations to Wallsend, Best team for 2015 regardless of what happens in Finals Football (An Upset Comp - any lucky dog can win) A team that wins the league is the best team IMO.
On that note, We play Wallsend again for 3 years in a row in finals football, and just so you know i will NOT PLAY ANY 1st Grade players. Their season is over. I will only play guys that have shown commitment and are eligible to play... I respect the game and players too much. Ye guys know me anyways, even when ye played us last game I had 0 subs as i refused to put 1st grade player on the bench.

Good luck to all in finals football
Irish
Kahibah Manager.

Can someone please confirm Times, Dates and locations for Finals too ???

[anfield]

Motha f$&ker. Edgie win res 2-0, dudley win 1st 3-2 after being down 2-0. Ressie in top 4 all year and miss the finals in the last week, shattered. Well done kahibah for hanging in there.
Contrats to all teams for making finals, extra credit to the teams who made it first year in. Will be a good finals series in what has been a very close comp.

First grade was a good game, considering the state of ground, the carpark would have been softer. Edgie keeper did well with some solid one on one stops. Edgie could be a semi final contender next year given strong depth.

Wallsend go into the finals as favourites I reckon but they wont have it easy. Raaf will give them a solid run.

Edgie ressies appeared to deserve their win, looked pretty solid and maybe favourites considering wallsend and NL might have to draw on players throughout finals. Just confirming dudley played their ressies team in
Ressies on weekend and didnt stack team at all (hope that ends debate ).
Refereeing was poor, one free kick to dudley in game (only free kick was with one minute to go) led to extreme frustration from ressies team and led to unwarranted challenges in game. But the better team won the match.

Good luck to all in final series.

[Albert]

First grade was a good game, considering the state of ground, the carpark would have been softer. Edgie keeper did well with some solid one on one stops. Edgie could be a semi final contender next year given strong depth.

Wallsend go into the finals as favourites I reckon but they wont have it easy. Raaf will give them a solid run.

Edgie ressies appeared to deserve their win, looked pretty solid and maybe favourites considering wallsend and NL might have to draw on players throughout finals. Just confirming dudley played their ressies team in
Ressies on weekend and didnt stack team at all (hope that ends debate ).
Refereeing was poor, one free kick to dudley in game (only free kick was with one minute to go) led to extreme frustration from ressies team and led to unwarranted challenges in game. But the better team won the match.

Good luck to all in final series.

I think Edgeworth ressies will be the team to beat in Reserves as they have beaten all other top 4 teams, I think.

As for firsts any of the top 4 teams could win it on their day but it's probably fair to say Wallsend has had the most consistent run into the finals.

Should be a great three weeks of football coming up and best of luck to all teams!

[anfield]

Also add, Dudley and New lambton should be game of the weekend, and kahibah ressies the smokies for ressies.

[anfield]

With the season coming to the end it brings up some questions.
Will Wallsend take promotion?
Tenambit finish last in zl2 and will be relegated.
Are all teams going around again next year? Any new clubs?
What does everyone think of competition structure? Personally I dont like finals format, it doesnt reward top teams at all.
Is the top 4 the way to go? Or should it be more?
Dudley asked other clubs last year
About the creation of a third grade for teams in zl2 and zl3. This being optional for teams that had the players for it, possibly called zl4 and a single graded competition. After interest from only some clubs it never got off the ground.

Some feedback from a couple of our guys is that games could be played before ressies and on friday nights. Zl2 and Zl3 would have seperate squads from Zl4 squads
and draw on players when required. Players from Zl2 or Zl3 could drop back to Zl4 for a maximum number of games, possible 3.

Friday night games would allow guys that have weddings, work or other commitments the chance to play. This would all depend on clubs over 35's commitments.

But great for clubs that want to grow numbers and depth. Good also for clubs looking to go up the grades into zl1.

[WFC_ZL]

Congratulations to Wallsend, Best team for 2015 regardless of what happens in Finals Football (An Upset Comp - any lucky dog can win) A team that wins the league is the best team IMO.
On that note, We play Wallsend again for 3 years in a row in finals football, and just so you know i will NOT PLAY ANY 1st Grade players. Their season is over. I will only play guys that have shown commitment and are eligible to play... I respect the game and players too much. Ye guys know me anyways, even when ye played us last game I had 0 subs as i refused to put 1st grade player on the bench.

Good luck to all in finals football
Irish
Kahibah Manager.

Can someone please confirm Times, Dates and locations for Finals too ???

Thanks Irish and thanks to all teams for the season. Its been a good battle Wallsend v Kahibah over the last couple of years in the finals and I expect it to be the same again this year.

Good luck to all the teams in the finals. I think with the quality of the teams in both grades any of the teams could end up making the GF, it will not be easy for anybody.

Wallsend will be taking promotion. Our goal for the season was promotion and we are happy to have achieved that.

[onlooker]

Could well be another opening for a team to go up I hear, so Who ever finished second don't be surprised if ur asked to go up as well.

[Charman]

Could well be another opening for a team to go up I hear, so Who ever finished second don't be surprised if ur asked to go up as well.
Has someone from ZL2 indicated they also want to come down or is it indicated it will be the 2 bottom teams?

[Charman]

Congratulations Wallsend, what an effort first year in. Credit to all players and committee members for getting this done. To the teams who struggled I hope you come back next year, Dudley wooden spooners in both grades last year but never hesitated on coming back for more.

[onlooker]

Has someone from ZL2 indicated they also want to come down or is it indicated it will be the 2 bottom teams?
Niether even tho I reckon mussy should count themselves somewhat fortunate to stay up.

Player numbers for a club is speculated to be an issue have to wait and see I guess ( plenty of time for the club to see if other teams will fill the void from departing players), but as I said don't be surprised to get asked.

[Thomas477]

With the season coming to the end it brings up some questions.
Will Wallsend take promotion?
Tenambit finish last in zl2 and will be relegated.
Are all teams going around again next year? Any new clubs?
What does everyone think of competition structure? Personally I dont like finals format, it doesnt reward top teams at all.
Is the top 4 the way to go? Or should it be more?
Dudley asked other clubs last year
About the creation of a third grade for teams in zl2 and zl3. This being optional for teams that had the players for it, possibly called zl4 and a single graded competition. After interest from only some clubs it never got off the ground.

Some feedback from a couple of our guys is that games could be played before ressies and on friday nights. Zl2 and Zl3 would have seperate squads from Zl4 squads
and draw on players when required. Players from Zl2 or Zl3 could drop back to Zl4 for a maximum number of games, possible 3.

Friday night games would allow guys that have weddings, work or other commitments the chance to play. This would all depend on clubs over 35's commitments.

But great for clubs that want to grow numbers and depth. Good also for clubs looking to go up the grades into zl1.

Or instead of creating a whole new league, just form an all age squad and multi register players. You suggested this last year and it was howled down. Do what Dudley United did this year with a P grade in the all age comps and simply multi register blokes. Could even join the Friday night all age comps if that's preferable, or play your home games before the zone leagues.

[E.J.S.C ZL]

With the season coming to the end it brings up some questions.
Will Wallsend take promotion?
Tenambit finish last in zl2 and will be relegated.
Are all teams going around again next year? Any new clubs?
What does everyone think of competition structure? Personally I dont like finals format, it doesnt reward top teams at all.
Is the top 4 the way to go? Or should it be more?
Dudley asked other clubs last year
About the creation of a third grade for teams in zl2 and zl3. This being optional for teams that had the players for it, possibly called zl4 and a single graded competition. After interest from only some clubs it never got off the ground.

Some feedback from a couple of our guys is that games could be played before ressies and on friday nights. Zl2 and Zl3 would have seperate squads from Zl4 squads
and draw on players when required. Players from Zl2 or Zl3 could drop back to Zl4 for a maximum number of games, possible 3.

Friday night games would allow guys that have weddings, work or other commitments the chance to play. This would all depend on clubs over 35's commitments.

But great for clubs that want to grow numbers and depth. Good also for clubs looking to go up the grades into zl1.
We will be stacking around for next year. As for the final's series, it's the 1st time being involved with this set up so we will have a better idea after being involved. Looking at it i don't mind the idea that 1st get the advantage of playing 4th, if 4th can beat them over 2 weeks after 1st being the most consistent team all year they deserve to make the GF. As for a 3rd team we wouldn't be interested, we had 21 to 23 guy most weeks. So to find another team we would struggle.

Congratulation to all teams playing Final's this year, especially clubs that got both grades in. Best of Luck to everyone, looking forward to some quality football over the next few weeks.

[WFC_ZL]

Semi Final 1
Ressies
Kahibah 1 - 3 Wallsend

1st Grade
RAAF 1 - 3 Wallsend

[leftrightout]

I heard there was some interesting goings on at the other game on the weekend?
Plus a pretty big result for New Lambton.

[hawk]

I heard there was some interesting goings on at the other game on the weekend?
Plus a pretty big result for New Lambton.

"goings on" my favourite term.... elaborate?

[leftrightout]

"goings on" my favourite term.... elaborate?

A few handbags were thrown around with a player ending up going for a trip to hospital with an interesting injury I can't say I've seen or heard of before.

[heistofthecentury]

"goings on" my favourite term.... elaborate?


A few handbags were thrown around with a player ending up going for a trip to hospital with an interesting injury I can't say I've seen or heard of before.

Definitely a ballsy effort by the Lambton first graders in that case it must be said.

[Pierre Essers]

Definitely a ballsy effort by the Lambton first graders in that case it must be said.

Have heard grubby is more apt description.

[2leftfeet]

"goings on" my favourite term.... elaborate?

basically a New Lambton bloke grabbed a Dudley blokes penis and tugged at it so hard that it ripped and needed to get stiches.

So messed up. Hope the lad recovers .

[Hotline]

basically a New Lambton bloke grabbed a Dudley blokes penis and tugged at it so hard that it ripped and needed to get stiches.

So messed up. Hope the lad recovers .

Was there any sanction by the referee? There no doubt should have been if it was seen.

[TwelfthMan]

one of the worst injuries I've ever heard of..... disgusting, definitely some kind of consequence necessary...

[q-money]

basically a New Lambton bloke grabbed a Dudley blokes penis and tugged at it so hard that it ripped and needed to get stiches.

So messed up. Hope the lad recovers .

wowee now this is news!

[NLFCZL]

On behalf of the NLFC lads I'd like to extend both our wishes for a speedy recovery, and also dispel some rumours that seem to be floating about.

Firstly, like the other major injury that happened on the day, where one of our players who is a 5th year med student attended to the injury assessed, gave instruction etc, NLFC provided due diligence on the day for what was simply a freak accident that happened when two players were tangled up competing for the ball, and hit the deck, tangled up with each other. Nothing more than that an accident, which was clear to see on the day. Two yellows were given for the push and shove as a result, and the game went on as normal.


The bloke in question is a brilliant guy, and is understandably shattered that he's been caught up in this freak incident.

From him personally, and all at nlfc, we wish to extend our best wishes to the poor fella and hope for an easy recovery.

Same goes to the bloke who our med student thinks did his acl or something thereabouts. Another scary injury to have.


Hope for speedy recoveries for both.

[hawk]

and people wonder why we prepfer to go to watch zone league. Its the complete package

[leftrightout]

Its the complete package

:lulzturtle::lulzturtle::lulzturtle::lulzturtle::l ulzturtle::lulzturtle::lulzturtle::lulzturtle::lul zturtle:

[riverboy]

As they say long time listner (reader) first time caller (writer).
Been involved with zone leagues for a few years now and this is one of the strangest things that has happened.

Keep an eye on forum and especially looked at it this week. Nothing much for days... Then comments come in. New Lambton respond. Nothing from any dudley players it appears.
I will point out that I am involved with a zone league 3 club (Not New Lambton or Dudley so one of the other 7) and was present at weekends final game.

First of all what a terrible game of football, had a mate up from sydney he wasnt impressed at all. Crap pitch, looked like a cricket pitch.

Game was physical, big hit from the dudley guy shook the cage of New Lambton guy and stirred up the game. The NL coach sent after spraying ref, carried on like mouriniho.

Dudley didnt do much all game, New lambton got better as game went on. Dudley looked rattled when they started loosing players.New lambton finished well.

Couldnt see incident that well from my position but New Lambton player appeared to have hands all over dudley guy. Probably not wise to pull objects below the shirt. Dudley players reaction and resulting reported injury highlight some considerable contact.
Could have got ugly with one guy from New lambton sprinting to get involved in push and shove.

Has anything come of incident?

Whatever the case, Im due to work saturday. Hopefully i can get away early to watch replay. Tie is over anyway New Lambton are in gf for sure. Wallsend will make the final, been the best team all year? Did they loose a game?

[Charman]

Riverboy, great post and good comments from a neutral. Spot on on game summary. There is no comment on the "accidently grabbed your cock and almost ripped it off" ridiculous post from nlfc. This forum is for banter, results and general discussion. My response to the "incident" is not for here considering the sickening and serious nature.
Dudley bt Wallsend 7-4 in first round and i think all top 3 beat each other thru the year. Don't count ur chickens tho, Although a difficult task Dudley will play with the belief they can get the 4 back.
One thing I guarentee, dudley are turning up to play football this weekend and will NOT get involved in any shenanigans on the pitch. Although this is entry level division we are all about becoming a professional club with aspirations to promotion, you dont get there by retaliating to what happened last week. Good luck to all finals teams in the 2nd leg.

[riverboy]

Riverboy, great post and good comments from a neutral. Spot on on game summary. There is no comment on the "accidently grabbed your cock and almost ripped it off" ridiculous post from nlfc. This forum is for banter, results and general discussion. My response to the "incident" is not for here considering the sickening and serious nature.
Dudley bt Wallsend 7-4 in first round and i think all top 3 beat each other thru the year. Don't count ur chickens tho, Although a difficult task Dudley will play with the belief they can get the 4 back.
One thing I guarentee, dudley are turning up to play football this weekend and will NOT get involved in any shenanigans on the pitch. Although this is entry level division we are all about becoming a professional club with aspirations to promotion, you dont get there by retaliating to what happened last week. Good luck to all finals teams in the 2nd leg.

For the sake of the game it would be good if dudley scored a couple early to set up a good tie. But all New Lambton need to score is one and Dudley require six, very unlikely but you said they put 7 past wallsend so possible. Dudley were fragile at the back last week. We will see.

I dont really care who wins the tie, dont really like both clubs. Dudley have some good players, but both grades like to play physical and intimidate teams with this. Must be a dudley thing, they dont mind a bit of lip as well.
New Lambton are a well set-up club, some really good blokes. There are one or two that carry on a bit and are in the ear of refs . the gaffer is a goose. But as results show he must be doing somethings right.

My prediction dudley 3-2

[Irish]

Wow.... :wtf:

Bit Shocked, we played both teams and NL were a very professional side (most pro side in the league IMO) and Dudley our arch rivals played hard but never nasty was always a good game.
Hope the guy is OK and this won't ruin Game 2.

[onlooker]

Question for all teams in this comp, how did you guys go for commitment at training and games and how much support and backing do u get from club committee. Been involved with my club for over 10 years we numbers to training are on the poor side and support from club is minimal at best and results have shown over past few years, basically just trying to work out if I'm expecting too much from players and club we averaged less then 15 per session over the year I'd say

[rawr.]

Question for all teams in this comp, how did you guys go for commitment at training and games and how much support and backing do u get from club committee. Been involved with my club for over 10 years we numbers to training are on the poor side and support from club is minimal at best and results have shown over past few years, basically just trying to work out if I'm expecting too much from players and club we averaged less then 15 per session over the year I'd say

Our club lacked numbers at training, 2 nights a week, made mandatory 1 night to try and get the boys to make it, never got more than half the squad together on any one night.
Best I can say is persevere, get the younger lads interested in aspiring to play in the higher Zone leagues - ZFL3 is the entry level stepping stone.
Although hard to distinguish between the clubs who are there to try their best and be promoted, and the teams who enjoy playing at the same time each week then go back to the pub...
Committee is on board as they need somewhere for their u18s to go who don't want to play All Age.

[King]

For the sake of the game it would be good if dudley scored a couple early to set up a good tie. But all New Lambton need to score is one and Dudley require six, very unlikely but you said they put 7 past wallsend so possible. Dudley were fragile at the back last week. We will see.

I dont really care who wins the tie, dont really like both clubs. Dudley have some good players, but both grades like to play physical and intimidate teams with this. Must be a dudley thing, they dont mind a bit of lip as well.
New Lambton are a well set-up club, some really good blokes. There are one or two that carry on a bit and are in the ear of refs . the gaffer is a goose. But as results show he must be doing somethings right.

My prediction dudley 3-2 Very true. Goals can flow Riverboy. I saw Mayfield ZPL put 16 past a side in the FFA Cup!!! I question that some of these posts are neutral. They smell like Dudley stirring to me. Sounds like they went to pick a fight at Alder and went home literally with their hands down their pants outplayed and 4-0 behind. I hear the NL coach was marched and today suspended for the return leg? He always was a hothead but surprising me as a coach. Wallsend v NL GF. Tight. Maybe extra time. Wallsend for me 3-2. Edgeworth big movers in 2016.

[Charman]

Very true. Goals can flow Riverboy. I saw Mayfield ZPL put 16 past a side in the FFA Cup!!! I question that some of these posts are neutral. They smell like Dudley stirring to me. Sounds like they went to pick a fight at Alder and went home literally with their hands down their pants outplayed and 4-0 behind. I hear the NL coach was marched and today suspended for the return leg? He always was a hothead but surprising me as a coach. Wallsend v NL GF. Tight. Maybe extra time. Wallsend for me 3-2. Edgeworth big movers in 2016.

Went to alder to pick a fight. You dickhead! Dudley were not the instigators at alder, your goose coach had a strong influence over antagonising the crowd and our bench. And btw, it was 17.

[E.J.S.C ZL]

2nd grade 1-0 Edgeworth 1-1 on aggregate. New Lambton won on pens 4-1.
1st grade 5-2 Dudley 6-5 on aggregate for New Lambton. Very interesting game, Dudley went all out and almost paid off. New Lambton didn't look there normal selves, they looked like a team saving them selves for next weekend.

All the best to the Team's that make the Grand Finals.

[King]

Went to alder to pick a fight. You dickhead! Dudley were not the instigators at alder, your goose coach had a strong influence over antagonising the crowd and our bench. And btw, it was 17.17? And you actually confirm losing by 17?? And I am the dickhead? Never lost any game by 17 pal, nor has that goose of a coach who would lap this Dudley team on his own back in the day. For the record I was there today, Dudley almost stole it but NL did what they had to in the end minus the goose who was miles away on the phone. If anyone is trotting off to MF to complain again on Mon, Dudley players and supporters were filth. A disgrace to the club. As for the clown who threw the slap, if you are going to throw one son, make it worthwhile. Enjoy the red. Maybe MF might not action that suspension as quick as the NL one? Wallsend favourites still but both deserve credit year 1. Dudley can enjoy mad monday or I am guessing reserved forum blogging Tuesday. Who cares, good riddance.

[Pierre Essers]

17? And you actually confirm losing by 17?? And I am the dickhead? Never lost any game by 17 pal, nor has that goose of a coach who would lap this Dudley team on his own back in the day. For the record I was there today, Dudley almost stole it but NL did what they had to in the end minus the goose who was miles away on the phone. If anyone is trotting off to MF to complain again on Mon, Dudley players and supporters were filth. A disgrace to the club. As for the clown who threw the slap, if you are going to throw one son, make it worthwhile. Enjoy the red. Maybe MF might not action that suspension as quick as the NL one? Wallsend favourites still but both deserve credit year 1. Dudley can enjoy mad monday or I am guessing reserved forum blogging Tuesday. Who cares, good riddance.

In passing on the medical report from a such a despicable act they were actually looking after the safety of the NL player to save him coming to the area...let alone a football pitch which must surely be questionable in the future.

Struggled to read the rest of your ramble due lack of paragraphs and general poor grammar.

[Geemo]

17? And you actually confirm losing by 17?? And I am the dickhead? Never lost any game by 17 pal, nor has that goose of a coach who would lap this Dudley team on his own back in the day. For the record I was there today, Dudley almost stole it but NL did what they had to in the end minus the goose who was miles away on the phone. If anyone is trotting off to MF to complain again on Mon, Dudley players and supporters were filth. A disgrace to the club. As for the clown who threw the slap, if you are going to throw one son, make it worthwhile. Enjoy the red. Maybe MF might not action that suspension as quick as the NL one? Wallsend favourites still but both deserve credit year 1. Dudley can enjoy mad monday or I am guessing reserved forum blogging Tuesday. Who cares, good riddance.

From a true neutral, which as much as king has tried to prove his status as a neutral we have all come to learn his allegeince.

Firstly, credit to edgie. To stand up and make yourself accountable was a true credit to your team. To loose in pens once new lambton had fielded their 1st graders and then pushed them into their penalty takers, you have a lot to look forward to.

To dudley. I was present at last weeks game. You were poor, outplayed, and to be honest new lambton ****ed up by the actions of the coach and the players which overshadowed their win. But to show the credit to level the game showed true character. To watch no 8 score the goal which ended you when he should have been red carded last week for 3rd man in was a kick in the teeth but unlucky. You play your hand.

To new lambton. Geez i hope you have something better than that for next week. I was present to hear some of your supporters(not sure if players of fans) say that you still looking for promotion. Based on that zpl3 suits you. But good to see you hold some credit without your gaffer.

Either way, will relish the chance to play against wallsend and maybe others next year.

I will attend the grand final next week to judge our opposition but from what ive seen today wallsend (if they make it) will demolish this team from new lambton

[forzaviola]

A true neutral geemo? Interesting considering five of your six posts are about casually watching a Dudley game. Your sixth is asking a Dudley player about a result. Just a fan I imagine?


Anyway, personally knowing the new Lambton blokes, they are lovely fellas, and I hope they aren't taking a bunch of Dudley fake accounts talking to themselves seriously. 'Pierre Essers' was a neutral yesterday too, this afternoon backs Dudley. Mucked up the logins boys?

[TwelfthMan]

atleast all men today finished with a sac full of balls, & that's what really matters. Goodluck to the teams in the grand finals

[Steve]

hows the audacity?!?

[Charman]

Yep, 17, shows how far we have progressed this year. Fans/ players filth??? Ur kidding dickhead! For all interested the game today was played in good spirit and if nl cant handle crowd banter in the light of recent events then too bad. King is just an arm chair critic and if half as good as his ego then he would be playing. Granted, the goose gaffer might be a good player but was he not red carded last night in o:35? Dickhead! I have no doubt nl have inside contacts and they were already promoted before the season commenced, wait and see. Ooh conspiracy theory.As for recent neutral comments, well they are. I know the posters from dudley and these guys r not associated. NL cant deal with the truth being put out there. Piss poor NL playing arguably the best player in the comp in res grade, grow some balls. NL "pulled" together today and did just enough. Oh yeah, King, ur a dickhead! Saw u standing there today on ur own, even the players want nothing to do with you.
On the match great day of football in both grades. Well done to NL making the gf in both grades, it is a remarkable effort 1st yr in. Edgie res unlucky but a young team and will do well in coming yrs.

[Pierre Essers]

A true neutral geemo? Interesting considering five of your six posts are about casually watching a Dudley game. Your sixth is asking a Dudley player about a result. Just a fan I imagine?


Anyway, personally knowing the new Lambton blokes, they are lovely fellas, and I hope they aren't taking a bunch of Dudley fake accounts talking to themselves seriously. 'Pierre Essers' was a neutral yesterday too, this afternoon backs Dudley. Mucked up the logins boys?

I support whoever pays me to play.

Glad NL are such a nice bunch of blokes including medical students...it is obviously necessary given the on-field tactics they employ.

[Thomas477]

:popcorn:

[riverboy]

Congradulations to New Lambton on getting through to final. I didnt make it to the game as i was stuck at work. It sounded like a good game.
Im sure NL player from last weekends incident received some special attention???
Given the result yesterday its hard to see NL beating Wallsend (providing they get through).

Are NL seeking promotion? I early post may be right, Edgeworth big improvers next year.

[WFC_ZL]

Semi Final 2 @ The Gardens

Ressies: Wallsend 1 v 2 Kahibah - Wallsend through 4-3 on aggregate.

1st Grade: Wallsend 1 v 7 RAAF
RAAF through 8-4 on aggregate.

RAAF up 2-1 at half time. Second half they took all chances that fell there way. It just wasnt our day. Congrats to RAAF they wanted it and took it. Big effort to our boys though. Down about 10 players all up. Including 4 starting 1st graders.

Thanks to all teams this year. Good luck in the GF for the teams that made it.

[heistofthecentury]

2nd grade 1-0 Edgeworth 1-1 on aggregate. New Lambton won on pens 4-1.
1st grade 5-2 Dudley 6-5 on aggregate for New Lambton. Very interesting game, Dudley went all out and almost paid off. New Lambton didn't look there normal selves, they looked like a team saving them selves for next weekend.


Piss poor NL playing arguably the best player in the comp in res grade, grow some balls. NL "pulled" together today and did just enough.

Disappointing to hear so much of lambton using first graders considering they are a club with big enough numbers to back themselves, apparently not. #secondfirstgrade
Dudley were unlucky not to get the result but excellent effort by the lads on the park on the day, big signs of progress for next season. Unlucky to Wallsend first grade, sets up an interesting dynamic for the final next week instead.

[anfield]

Semi Final 2 @ The Gardens


Ressies: Wallsend 1 v 2 Kahibah - Wallsend through 4-3 on aggregate.

1st Grade: Wallsend 1 v 7 RAAF
RAAF through 8-4 on aggregate.

RAAF up 2-1 at half time. Second half they took all chances that fell there way. It just wasnt our day. Congrats to RAAF they wanted it and took it. Big effort to our boys though. Down about 10 players all up. Including 4 starting 1st graders.

Thanks to all teams this year. Good luck in the GF for the teams that made it.

Well done to raaf, fantastic effort. I do feel sorry for wallsend. They have struggled for numbers all year more so then most. To get minors in both grades is a major achievement and regardless what happened yesterday thet were the best team this year.

[anfield]

As for dudley v new lambton game. Congrats to New Lambton for qualifying for gf in both grades. A great achievement in year one. Certainly a club on the rise.

Well done to dudley for the game they put together on saturday. So close especially at 5-1, but as #8 has showed before. He came up with the goods when it counted. It would have been handy to have leading goalscorer available.

Just to set record straight. I didnt see any great dramas with crowd. King, your comments are not accurate and unwarranted. Sure there was some banter from both sets of supporters, but none of it crossed any boundries. It obvious that king is either is a new lambton player or close to the camp, so any comments arnt helpful to the New Lambton club in general.

I feel there is some anger from some at New Lambton after the game at Alder park. We stand by our clubs actions, they have the right to look after our players welfare and the integrity of the game itself. Enough said.

As for New Lambton coach, There is no doubting that the guy can coach. He might have been a good player in his day, but everybody is accountable for their actions. He clearly didnt meet his obligations on that day.

Anyway all the best to both teams next weekend. Hopefully games in the future can be incident free.

[Irish]

Great season boys...
Thanks to everyone that hosted Kahibah at their ground.

Good Luck to those in the Finals.
:thumbsup:

[Steve]

Congrats to all teams in the Finals!
Great to see a 3rd vs 4th final in firsts, shows anyone can win on a certain day.

Unlucky to Wallsend, showed up all year to fall short at the wrong time, Great effort to claim the minor but.

[onlooker]

Congrats to all teams in the Finals!
Great to see a 3rd vs 4th final in firsts, shows anyone can win on a certain day.

Unlucky to Wallsend, showed up all year to fall short at the wrong time, Great effort to claim the minor but.
I wouldn't say they fell short of anything, Wallsend got top spot and get all the rewards that come with being the best. The GF whilst being a great spectical means very little. 3rd and 4th are now playing for a consolation prize.

[Albert]

So who ended up getting golden boot for the league does any one know?

Predictions for this weekends games:
First grade 4-3 RAAF

Reserve grade 2-0 Wallsend

[WFC_ZL]

Grand Final @ Westy

1st Grade: 2 - 0 New Lambton
Ressies: 1-0 Wallsend

[watcher]

Grand Final @ Westy

1st Grade: 2 - 0 New Lambton
Ressies: 1-0 Wallsend

congrats to both teams for taking out the final, job well done must say though new lambton ressies was a totally different line up from last week in 2 leg just goes to show if u stack your team with 1st graders how different the out come is, i feel sorry for every team that come up against a stacked new lambton ressie team

[NLFCZL]

Congratulations to Wallsend for taking out 2 minors and a major.

Thanks to RAAF for what was (maybe not for the neutral) a fantastic game. We scored two early and then sat behind the ball - it worked for us but luck was definitely on our side. Great bunch of lads and NLFC would like to wish them success in whichever league they end up in next year.

As for the post above, there was one change to our starting lineup from the previous week. But i suppose you would be bitter if you were hanging out on a forum on grand final night and not out celebrating ;)

Congrats to all clubs on your years this year, it was our first in Zone League football and despite the ups and downs and barbs thrown around we have thoroughly enjoyed it, it was well contested in both grades and the quality was there to see. Wherever we all end up next year, this season has been left on the pitch from NLFCZL perspective and we wish all the clubs luck for the future.

Who to watch in 2016? For me personally it is Edgeworth and Kahibah. There is some young talent in those squads and no amount of recruitment can match growing potential that these clubs have. Good bunch of blokes too.

[Eggs]

congrats to both teams for taking out the final, job well done must say though new lambton ressies was a totally different line up from last week in 2 leg just goes to show if u stack your team with 1st graders how different the out come is, i feel sorry for every team that come up against a stacked new lambton ressie team

You think NLFC was stacking? How about Wallsend Ressies in the final? First grade captain on the bench. Please!

[Dobbo]

Yeah we had our first grade captain on the bench, we had 13 available and fit reserve grade players. We did use both reserve grade players prior to bringing him on, and it was for the final 10 minutes to cover for an injury when we were already 1-0 up.

Thanks for the season guys, was a great year.

[ranger]

Hey guys

Have any players/clubs/teams here made the jump from all age to IDs?

What were the major differences, any problems faced? Standard massively different? Was the move worth it? Training and coaching a massive step up?

Have been involved in teams in the 'higher' all age grades (well aware 'higher' definately does not mean higher quality more so higher letter) and have noticed some years whole teams disappear. Understand some teams obviously fall apart/change clubs but was wondering if any teams or players leave All age and head to lower zone leagues.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. My local club is contemplating making the step up and we need to go to our committee with some info.

Thanks

Ranger

[Charman]

Hey guys

Have any players/clubs/teams here made the jump from all age to IDs?

What were the major differences, any problems faced? Standard massively different? Was the move worth it? Training and coaching a massive step up?

Have been involved in teams in the 'higher' all age grades (well aware 'higher' definately does not mean higher quality more so higher letter) and have noticed some years whole teams disappear. Understand some teams obviously fall apart/change clubs but was wondering if any teams or players leave All age and head to lower zone leagues.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. My local club is contemplating making the step up and we need to go to our committee with some info.

Thanks

Ranger

Pretty simple Ranger, you need around 30-31 players and a coach who is willing to start in this grade and help young fellas improve. The majority of Dudley remains ex A/A although we managed to score some quality guys this year for first grade.
I would say don't over think it or complicate it, the biggest thing is the number of guys that are willing to commit for at least the year no matter what. If you can achieve that then you are there. Go for it, see you next year.

[rawr.]

Pretty simple Ranger, you need around 30-31 players and a coach who is willing to start in this grade and help young fellas improve. The majority of Dudley remains ex A/A although we managed to score some quality guys this year for first grade.
I would say don't over think it or complicate it, the biggest thing is the number of guys that are willing to commit for at least the year no matter what. If you can achieve that then you are there. Go for it, see you next year.

:thumbsup:
I've known of a few clubs who have joined two "mid range (between G and K grade)" all age teams together to start a pathway for their junior player development.
League 3 is the starting point, and it's best to have no less than 30 registrations for the 2 teams - Res and Firsts.
There is a nomination fee, but generally that can mostly be covered by the "Wins bonus" you receive back at the end of year.
It would be best to contact your zone office for more information to take back to your committee - let's get rid of that pesky BYE team hey.

[riverboy]

One of our guys told us teams out for next year. 11 team comp, not sure if that means 22 rounds? 10 teams would have been better, 11 teams is too many considering its only a top 4.

Raaf
Mayfield
Dudley
New lambton
Abermain
Edgeworth
Kahibah
Tenambit
Hamilton Azzurri
Bolwarra
Argenton

[Swifts]

Probably only 20 rounds - you generally don't play against yourself. :yap:

[la bazzle]

Carn Azzurri!!

[riverboy]

Probably only 20 rounds - you generally don't play against yourself. :yap:

There is a thing called the Bye. I think it nearly beat jesmond last year.

[onlooker]

One of our guys told us teams out for next year. 11 team comp, not sure if that means 22 rounds? 10 teams would have been better, 11 teams is too many considering its only a top 4.

Raaf
Mayfield
Dudley
New lambton
Abermain
Edgeworth
Kahibah
Tenambit
Hamilton Azzurri
Bolwarra
Argenton

Did he mention where he saw the list for next season from? Can't seem to find it in the usual places.

[E.J.S.C ZL]

The Zone League meeting was on last Wednesday night. They had a hand out with all the teams and Grades on it.

[onlooker]

The Zone League meeting was on last Wednesday night. They had a hand out with all the teams and Grades on it.

Ah ok safe to say my club probably didn't attend was just interested to see if medowie were still in zl2 after hearing they may not get a team.

[E.J.S.C ZL]

At this stage ZL2 is Westlakes, Plattsburg Maryland, Muswellbrook, Merewether Advance, Wallsend, Medowie, Kurri Kurri, Uni, Hamilton Olympic and Hunter Simba. Good thing about if Medowie do pull out there is 11 teams in ZL3 so someone will go up and leave 10 teams for both comps.

[onlooker]

At this stage ZL2 is Westlakes, Plattsburg Maryland, Muswellbrook, Merewether Advance, Wallsend, Medowie, Kurri Kurri, Uni, Hamilton Olympic and Hunter Simba. Good thing about if Medowie do pull out there is 11 teams in ZL3 so someone will go up and leave 10 teams for both comps.

If what was said last year was true I would expect that to happen and second place from this comp last year take the step up to fill the void.

[King]

If what was said last year was true I would expect that to happen and second place from this comp last year take the step up to fill the void. So 2nd from last year would be Dudley, or does New Lambton go up after winning the GF and finishing second in the club championship? Either way, what a shame that ZL3 may not enjoy the powder keg that a Dudley v New Lambton re match will bring. After the theatrical goings on at the end of the year and with some heinous accusations thrown around that ended up in a judiciary hearing full of lies and bullshit, there is no love lost for Dudley from anyone in Blue. The front bar committee at The Duke tell me that New Lambton FC have officially merged with The Eagles and the ZL3 team will play within a Premier Mens set up to give young lads a taste of playing seniors. some big names overseeing their new structure. Alder Park is having some ground works done and the plans of a New Lambton team in NEWFM are well and truly in place. Either way, New Lambton are expecting to lose a few from last year to The Eagles 1st/Res and I hear rumblings that the Coach is moving on up in the world anyway to team up with a mate nearby at an NPL club. Unsure if that will effect player movements or retention. If one of Dudley or New Lambton does go up, maybe a nice feisty little trial?

[onlooker]

For credibility sakes of the comp I would hope they would take second place. reward the season form not the post season.

[King]

For credibility sakes of the comp I would hope they would take second place. reward the season form not the post season. Tend to agree. Dudley would be miffed if they didnt get first crack. The whole promotion and relegation process needs a revamp. If sleepy Al Nisbett was running the EPL there would be no Bournemouth. No Merseyside, Manchester or Birmingham derbies or... end of season fairy tales. Why shouldnt Abermain have a shot of ongoing promotion from Zone Leagues if they keep winning and if they meet reasonable criteria. Its what football is all about.

[riverboy]

I might have to sit our game out to watch New Lambton v Dudley or furthermore play it on a sunday.

In all serious I hope both teams sort issues out either way, maybe the judiciary did? Any news?

I think association should have considered 8 team comps. 11 is too many. Especially given only 4 make the finals. Which for us would be a massive achievement.

[salmon]

I might have to sit our game out to watch New Lambton v Dudley or furthermore play it on a sunday.

In all serious I hope both teams sort issues out either way, maybe the judiciary did? Any news?

I think association should have considered 8 team comps. 11 is too many. Especially given only 4 make the finals. Which for us would be a massive achievement.

I have played in an 8 team comp and also a 6 team comp previously, and it doesn't work. If you are running an 8 team comp and you only play each team twice the season is far too short. Or if you play each team 3 times to make it worthwhile , it feels like you are playing the same players every week and get rather mundane. The year that the old ID3 was a 6 team comp we had to play each team 4 times and it was boring as all hell. Plus once the table started to sort itself out teams started forfeiting away games they couldn't be bothered to travel to if they had already played that team and lost a couple of times previously. It was all a bit of a farce really.

Playing football is actually expensive with rego clubs I have experienced sometimes being $300 and up. The more games that you get in the better, I mean thats what we sign up for right, to play games of football! So in an 11 team comp each team playing 20 games and facing opposition only twice in the season, I think its pretty good value for money really and keeps the comp interesting. The more teams challenging the better the competition.

As far as the finals thing goes, finals football is there as reward for the BEST teams in the competition. I personally wouldn't claim finishing in the top 50% of a competition to be that much of an achievement in all honesty, and I think comps with smaller numbers of teams and a higher percentage of finals places aren't as competitive as you can essentially be a pretty poor team and still be rewarded at the end of the season.

[riverboy]

I have played in an 8 team comp and also a 6 team comp previously, and it doesn't work. If you are running an 8 team comp and you only play each team twice the season is far too short. Or if you play each team 3 times to make it worthwhile , it feels like you are playing the same players every week and get rather mundane. The year that the old ID3 was a 6 team comp we had to play each team 4 times and it was boring as all hell. Plus once the table started to sort itself out teams started forfeiting away games they couldn't be bothered to travel to if they had already played that team and lost a couple of times previously. It was all a bit of a farce really.

Playing football is actually expensive with rego clubs I have experienced sometimes being $300 and up. The more games that you get in the better, I mean thats what we sign up for right, to play games of football! So in an 11 team comp each team playing 20 games and facing opposition only twice in the season, I think its pretty good value for money really and keeps the comp interesting. The more teams challenging the better the competition.

As far as the finals thing goes, finals football is there as reward for the BEST teams in the competition. I personally wouldn't claim finishing in the top 50% of a competition to be that much of an achievement in all honesty, and I think comps with smaller numbers of teams and a higher percentage of finals places aren't as competitive as you can essentially be a pretty poor team and still be rewarded at the end of the season.

Fair call, Im am more looking at it from an interest point of view. Teams that cant make the finals can quickly loose interest in the last few games. Scores blowout. Afterall the main prize is the minor premiership and promotion.

Look at the A league, 6 out of 10 make the finals. That is the major competition in the country. Maybe too many, but at least there is more interest in more matches on the table right the way to the end.

[sharky21]

New Zone League Coach

Tenambit Sharks are pleased to announce that the Zone Football League squad have a new coach for the 2016 season Glen Hetherington. Glen is looking for an assistant to help assist him at training and on game days. if you are interested please contact Corey on 0456064541 or email threeletterssol@hotmail.com or Luke on 0457840205 or email lukeglendenning@gmail.com Glen will be having a training session in the next couple of weeks so existing and new players can meet the coach.