2017 Zone League 1 thread

[Wilso8948]

Stocko v morisset is off at this stage. Morisset have closed the ground. Looking at moving to Stockton. Shame this couldn't have been organised as this offer was there days ago. Earlier arrangements could have been made rather then the morning of kickoff

[Wilso8948]

Stockton v Morisset has been moved to stocko

[jaypee]

At least it's sorted Wilso.....

[Wilso8948]

At least it's sorted Wilso.....
Correct. Would have been a massive shame on such a nice day to be called off

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Wallsend v Garden Suburb @ Wallsend OFF.

[Bulldogs 1962]

Barnsley Vs Charlestown
1sts 4-0
Res 3-1
3rds 2-1
9 point day for the dogs

[ICEBERG10]

Westlakes vs Beresfield
1st 2-2
Res 2-0
3rds 2-3

[pv4]

Barnsley Vs Charlestown
1sts 4-0
Res 3-1
3rds 2-1
9 point day for the dogs

Presidents Keg!!

[Wilso8948]

Stocko v morisset
3rds 1-0
Res 1-2
1sts 1-0

[Retro Jet]

Raymond Terrace FC v Cooks Hill
King Pk
1st Terrace 2 v Cookers 2
Res Terrace 0 v Cookers 5
3rd Terrace 2 v Cookers 2

[Donk]

Raymond Terrace FC v Cooks Hill
King Pk
1st Terrace 2 v Cookers 2
Res Terrace 0 v Cookers 5
3rd Terrace 2 v Cookers 2

Cookers Res looking strong 2 games 12-0

[Passtheballmate]

Cookers Res looking strong 2 games 12-0

Word is they are majority of last years 1st grade side playing ressies this year. Quite a strong side last year.

[youngenwithafootballbrain]

Is Wallsend vs Burbs game called off?

[youngenwithafootballbrain]

Cookers Res looking strong 2 games 12-0

how are barnsley looking this year across the 3 grades? I think first grade have nearly matched last years points haven't they?

[hawk]

Is Wallsend vs Burbs game called off?

Says Wallsend closed on the FS website

[Donk]

how are barnsley looking this year across the 3 grades? I think first grade have nearly matched last years points haven't they?
Nearly more points than the last 2 years 👌😜

[youngenwithafootballbrain]

Says Wallsend closed on the FS website

I thought it may be on after two days of sun

[youngenwithafootballbrain]

Nearly more points than the last 2 years ����

Glad to see them on the up. what about reggies and thirds?

[Donk]

Glad to see them on the up. what about reggies and thirds?

We have had a good start but like every year it depends on injuries n work commitments.

[Bulldogs 1962]

Glad to see them on the up. what about reggies and thirds?
Ressies, are stronger this year, picked up a few players and playing well, had a draw in first round, but to goals we conceded where 25 yard bombs, that won't happen very often.
And 3rds just continuing on with last years unbeaten second half of season and GF win

[youngenwithafootballbrain]

Ressies, are stronger this year, picked up a few players and playing well, had a draw in first round, but to goals we conceded where 25 yard bombs, that won't happen very often.
And 3rds just continuing on with last years unbeaten second half of season and GF win

Seems like the 3rd grade coach has got the team on the same path, did reserve grade keep the same coach or got someone new?

(Sorry for questions just curious did not see much of you guys last year)

[Ninja]

Feel sorry for Charlestown after the first two rounds, worked hard for results in both games but it was all four nothing.

[Bon]

Feel sorry for Charlestown after the first two rounds, worked hard for results in both games but it was all four nothing.

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[Roundball Enthusiast]

Feel sorry for Charlestown after the first two rounds, worked hard for results in both games but it was all four nothing.

Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit

:deadhorse:

I think Charlestowns lack of pre-season is hitting them hard early on. Once they get some legs, I think you'll find they'll get better.

I dont think they have the squad depth to compete with the top 4 though.

[Bulldogs 1962]

Seems like the 3rd grade coach has got the team on the same path, did reserve grade keep the same coach or got someone new?

(Sorry for questions just curious did not see much of you guys last year)

Reserves coach from last year has parted company with the club, and after his successful year, last years 3rds coach got the promotion to fill his spot, and 2 boys from within the club have taken up 3rd grade in a dual player/coach role.

[LINGERA]

Feel sorry for Charlestown after the first two rounds, worked hard for results in both games but it was all four nothing.

If Barnsley had converted the penalty, Charlestown may have had to release some of that pent up frustration

[leftrightout]

If Barnsley had converted the penalty, Charlestown may have had to release some of that pent up frustration

Wow it was possible to get worse!!! hahahaha

[leftrightout]

Seriously though, Barnsley already have more wins, nearly as many points and scored over half of their entire seasons tally from last year in just 2 rounds!
Good effort and good to see them on their way back up!

[LINGERA]

Seriously though, Barnsley already have more wins, nearly as many points and scored over half of their entire seasons tally from last year in just 2 rounds!
Good effort and good to see them on their way back up!

Funnily enough, their first grade squad last year was stronger imo.

[Bulldogs 1962]

Funnily enough, their first grade squad last year was stronger imo.

We've only lost two from last year's squad, that regularly played firsts. A lot more depth this year, with majority of reserves team having either previous first grade experience or ones for the future. A few boys playing in different positions to what they did last year, but as a whole results showing we are stronger than last year

[leftrightout]

Any catch up games been rescheduled?

[Premy]

Any catch up games been rescheduled?

I believe it's only Wallsend V Garden Suburb to be played and I've received no word from Wallsend.

[Dobbo]

Wallsend v Garden Suburbs has been scheduled for Tuesday 2nd of May and Wednesday 3rd of May at Wallsend No 1.
Tuesday - Thirds at 6pm, Reserve grade at 7:45pm
Wednesday - First grade at 6:30pm

[Premy]

Draw
Westlakes
Terrace
Draw

[ICEBERG10]

Westlakes vs Charlestown
Thirds 0-2
Res 0-1
1sts 2-0

Competitive in every grade. 2 red cards for Charlestown in first grade killed that game.

[WFC_ZL]

Barnsley v Wallsend

3rds: 1-2
Ressies: 0-2
1st Grade: 4-0

[onlooker]

Stockton V Terrace
3rds 0-2
Res 1-3 after 56mins then game stopped due to broken leg to Terrace striker. Waiting on confirmation if result stands.
First 0-0

[namwob99]

Bero vs Cookers
1s 1-5
Res 0-6
3s 1-2
Tough day at the office.

[leftrightout]

Barnsley v Wallsend

3rds: 1-2
Ressies: 0-2
1st Grade: 4-0

Barnsley surprise of the year so far...
4-1
4-0
4-0

Pretty impressive start to the year. Wallsend seem like they should be strong too winning by a few against stocko in rd1 so even more impressive.
Cookers keeping it rolling on too, a suburbs win this arvo will see a top 3 forming already.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Garden Suburb v Morisset

Third
0-0

Reserves
3-0

First
2-3

[Potters]

Gardo vs Motown
3rds 0-0
Res 3-0
Firsts 2-3
Yeah Motown. Also best wishes to first grade keeper hope nothing to serious

[Passtheballmate]

Stockton V Terrace
3rds 0-2
Res 1-3 after 56mins then game stopped due to broken leg to Terrace striker. Waiting on confirmation if result stands.
First 0-0

Good day for the Terrace apart from the Broken Leg. Terrace 1st grade struggling to get off the mark with a win this season, Surprising that with the fire power they have that lack of goals have come.

Only being 3 games in though i wouldn't be assuming anything in this comp just yet as front runners or table dwellers. Any teams struggling with injuries yet?

[DonPablo]

Any teams struggling with injuries yet?

No, but looks like charlestown will be struggling with suspensions.
Heard they played really well again but it all amounted two nothing.

[Wilso8948]

Anyone on at Terrace got an update on old mates leg? Did he hold up alright? Hopefully doesn't affect life outside of football too much.

[C-Mac]

Anyone on at Terrace got an update on old mates leg? Did he hold up alright? Hopefully doesn't affect life outside of football too much.
Hi Mate

He had a clean fracture on the lower leg. Will be 12 weeks minimum before he can even think about running again.

He is with the RAAF which im lead to believe look after their employees very well after things like things ( Insurances, physio etc)


Thanks to yourself and Rolo for doing all you can to look after him and get an ambulance the way. It was very much appreciated from myself and from the club

Pity the response time was 30 minutes and the poor bloke was about to pass out from pain but thats out off our control.

He was more worried about if his goal wouldnt count if the game is replayed lol. This was his 1st game for us hahah

Chris

[Wilso8948]

Hi Mate

He had a clean fracture on the lower leg. Will be 12 weeks minimum before he can even think about running again.

He is with the RAAF which im lead to believe look after their employees very well after things like things ( Insurances, physio etc)


Thanks to yourself and Rolo for doing all you can to look after him and get an ambulance the way. It was very much appreciated from myself and from the club

Pity the response time was 30 minutes and the poor bloke was about to pass out from pain but thats out off our control.

He was more worried about if his goal wouldnt count if the game is replayed lol. This was his 1st game for us hahah

Chris

Yeh was lucky we had a player in the RAAF who called ahead and sorted his insurance etc.
No worries no one likes to see that serious of an injury. Hate to think how much it would affect me off the field as much as on.
No word on a replay yet. Probably don't deserve one being down 3-1. Was feeling like we were getting back in the game but would have taken a big effort to come back

[LINGERA]

Why isn't there an ambo at every Stockton game?

[rolo]

Why isn't there an ambo at every Stockton game?

Because they're too busy trying to resuscitate you're comedy career?

[Wilso8948]

Why isn't there an ambo at every Stockton game?

I'll go with the measured response to your idiotic comment. The Terrace player followed through and collected the Stockton player's leg. Stockton player had actually kicked the ball well in advance of the Terrace player. Absolutely nobody at fault.

[onlooker]

I'll go with the measured response to your idiotic comment. The Terrace player followed through and collected the Stockton player's leg. Stockton player had actually kicked the ball well in advance of the Terrace player. Absolutely nobody at fault.
No body at fault is absolutely correct, just two blokes trying to go for the ball one got there before the other and then the inevitable clash of legs that unfortunately left our bloke worse of.

[onlooker]

Stockton V Terrace
3rds 0-2
Res 1-3 after 56mins then game stopped due to broken leg to Terrace striker. Waiting on confirmation if result stands.
First 0-0

Res grade result confirmed as a 3-1 win to Terrace!

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Raymond Terrace v Garden Suburb

Thirds
2-2

Reserves
4-6

First
1-1

[Potters]

Morisset vs Barnsley
3rds 1-7
Res 0-1
1sts 1-1

[Donk]

Morisset vs Barnsley
3rds 1-7
Res 0-1
1st 1-1

[leftrightout]

Morisset proving they should have sucked it up and had a go in ZPL instead of quitting before a ball was kicked!

[jaypee]

Morisset proving they should have sucked it up and had a go in ZPL instead of quitting before a ball was kicked!

Have a cry

[Potters]

Yeah by having a draw some logic.

[jaypee]

Yeah by having a draw some logic.

One win one draw and two losses..... Makes no sense at all

[leftrightout]

No whinge, I haven't seen you play yet. You may have just gotten lucky?
Just saying none of your results have been bad so far against some good teams too. I thought it was a weak effort to ask to come down originally though. Just my opinion!

[jaypee]

No whinge, I haven't seen you play yet. You may have just gotten lucky?
Just saying none of your results have been bad so far against some good teams too. I thought it was a weak effort to ask to come down originally though. Just my opinion!

Easy to say when you are not in our shoes......

[Bench warmer]

Morisset proving they should have sucked it up and had a go in ZPL instead of quitting before a ball was kicked!

What a needlessly idiotic thing to say. I'm sure the ressies and third graders at Morisset would be wishing they dropped further after being on the end of some floggings. As a club they have 9 points from 12 games.

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill v Stockton
Athfield 29.4.17

1st C/Hill 3 v Stockton 1 (3-0)
Res C/Hill 4 v Stockton 0 (1-0)
3rd C/Hill 6 v Stockton 3 (2-3)

[hawk]

:ban:

Spam.....

Why after many decades of 3pm kick offs have times moved to 2.30?

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Why after many decades of 3pm kick offs have times moved to 2.30?

Clubs agreed to start the day 30 minutes earlier, so light doesn't become an issue & we can get on the cans earlier at our respective sponsors.

[Passtheballmate]

Raymond Terrace v Garden Suburb

Thirds
2-2

Reserves
4-6

First
1-1

Reserve grade must've been 10 attackers on 10 attackers with just keepers at either end in this one.

Terrace 1st grade unable to produce the goods again with a 3rd draw in a row.

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Westlakes

3rds: 2-0
Readies: 3-2
1st Grade: 5-2

[namwob99]

Charlie v Bero
3rds 1-3
Res 2-0
1st 2-5

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Garden Suburb catch up game

3rd Grade: 6-1
Ressies: 2-2

1st grade plays tomorrow night at Wallsend oval 6.30pm kick off

[Frodo]

Wallsend v Garden Suburb catch up game

3rd Grade: 6-1
Ressies: 2-2

1st grade plays tomorrow night at Wallsend oval 6.30pm kick off

3rds was 1-1 at half-time both goals scored by Suburbs players. First goal was a brilliant run by the Wallsend Winger who's cross was hammered in at the near post by the Suburbs Centre Back. Suburbs Goal was a peach from distance that seemed to catch the keeper unaware. The game seemed even going in at half-time.
Then I think Wallsend scored the next 3 goals within what felt like 6-7 minutes of the restart. Another one went in not long after and all of a sudden we had been thoroughly beaten. Tough night at the office for us and hopefully just a blip.

Reserve Grade was a hard-fought game of football from both sides. Suburbs earning a point with the last kick of the game.

First Grade tonight should be a cracker. Just need to make sure the electricity bill is paid up so they don't shut the lights of again?:rof::rof:

[NUGUNS]

First Grade tonight should be a cracker. Just need to make sure the electricity bill is paid up so they don't shut the lights of again?:rof::rof:

I'd be surprised if firsts got on with the sprinkle of rain we're getting at the moment considering the original round was washed out after 3 days of sunshine.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

I'd be surprised if firsts got on with the sprinkle of rain we're getting at the moment considering the original round was washed out after 3 days of sunshine.

:popcorn:

[Bench warmer]

Went to watch the ressies turn out for Wallsend and garden suburbs last night. I think there would be a few sore bodies today. It was a fast paced, physical game from both teams on the back of a short turn around. Wallsend should have won but couldn't take their chances. It almost felt like the GS players took 70 mins to warm up.
I wonder how long it's been since Wallsend have lost a penalty count at their home ground? Definitely got the rub of the green from the ref's.
If last night's game is anything to go by first grade tonight should be a ripper

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Went to watch the ressies turn out for Wallsend and garden suburbs last night. I think there would be a few sore bodies today. It was a fast paced, physical game from both teams on the back of a short turn around. Wallsend should have won but couldn't take their chances. It almost felt like the GS players took 70 mins to warm up.
I wonder how long it's been since Wallsend have lost a penalty count at their home ground? Definitely got the rub of the green from the ref's.
If last night's game is anything to go by first grade tonight should be a ripper

Can vouch for the sore body..

Garden Suburb Ressies were definitely not at their best. Most agreed at the end of the game that was the worst we've played this season. To take a point from a team like Wallsend when not playing our best was a good achievement.

On referees, I don't normally bag them too often, however this season there have been some TERRIBLE refereeing decisions. Most of the time when the ref calls a foul/corner/goal kick all the players look at each other in confusion, no one thinks it was the right call. Which is a strange thing, when it usually the players fighting over decisions :lulzturtle:

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Wallsend v Garden Suburb catch up game

3rd Grade: 6-1
Ressies: 2-2

1st grade plays tomorrow night at Wallsend oval 6.30pm kick off

Firsts
1-3

Wallsend down to 10 about 15 into the second half.

[Premy]

Quick thanks to the #19 from Wallsend for breaking my nose then bragging and gloating about it. He showed even more charm and character when he proceeded to come over to our bench 5 minutes later to verbally entice our coach and supporters when one of his team mates lunged in from behind on one of our players, a tackle which resulted in a Red Card. Your a true testament #19 and a beacon for humanity.

That aside I would genuinely like to thank all those from Wallsend who helped me out, I appreciate all you did for me.

[ForeverRed]

the red devil grubs

[pv4]

Anyone else played at Wallsends field and felt the wrath of the two holes in the field? The i assume sprinkler boxes, the two green ones either side of the centre circle?

How the hell is play allowed on a field with those things?

Do I write to nnsw, or newcastle football, or who do we contact to fix this - whether it be wallsend have to cover them with dirt or relocate home games?

Speaking to the ref at our game, he admitted they were dangerous but didn't want to kick up a stink because "people have been playing on that field for years".

We all go into our football seasons knowing a calculated risk of injury etc. But these holes in the ground at wallsend are not in my, or i assume many others, calculations.

Also the cricket pitch is a disaster. No football ground should be allowed to have one on it in my opinion. Go inspect it for yourself and check out the black gravel on parts of it, with no grass in sight.

Wallsend should be forced by the federation to relocate, no question whatsoever.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Anyone else played at Wallsends field and felt the wrath of the two holes in the field? The i assume sprinkler boxes, the two green ones either side of the centre circle?

How the hell is play allowed on a field with those things?

Do I write to nnsw, or newcastle football, or who do we contact to fix this - whether it be wallsend have to cover them with dirt or relocate home games?

Speaking to the ref at our game, he admitted they were dangerous but didn't want to kick up a stink because "people have been playing on that field for years".

We all go into our football seasons knowing a calculated risk of injury etc. But these holes in the ground at wallsend are not in my, or i assume many others, calculations.

Also the cricket pitch is a disaster. No football ground should be allowed to have one on it in my opinion. Go inspect it for yourself and check out the black gravel on parts of it, with no grass in sight.

Wallsend should be forced by the federation to relocate, no question whatsoever.

Holes in the ground are about 5-10cm deep, with near no angle down, just a sheer drop into the plastic cover. Very dangerous.

The cricket pitch wasn't tooooo bad when we played.. (Night games), but was still rock hard and looked like sand paper in some areas.

Unfortunate, coz other than those two things it's a really nice pitch!

[Donk]

Barnsley vs Terrace
3rds 1-0
Res 2-0
1st 0-3

[namwob99]

Bero vs Stoko
3rds 1-2
Res 2-0
1sts 2-3

[ICEBERG10]

Westlakes vs Morisset
3rds 1-2
Res 3-0
1st 1-0

Excellent shield day thanks Morisset for taking part.

Competitive in all grades which you want to see in a local derby.

1sts was a great game to watch, a sweet long range strike and a vital save by our GK allowed us to get the win however Morisset could just have easily won. Keen for the return leg!!

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Crazy comp, anyone can take points off anyone!

[Passtheballmate]

Barnsley vs Terrace
3rds 1-0
Res 2-0
1st 0-3

Good to see Terrace 1st back to winning ways again. Must've turned it back on to produce a win over a red hot Barnsley.

[WFC_ZL]

Charlestown v Wallsend

3rd grade: 2-3
Ressies: 2-3
1st grade: 1-5

[Donk]

Good to see Terrace 1st back to winning ways again. Must've turned it back on to produce a win over a red hot Barnsley.

Not really Barnsley played shit

[Cabaye#4]

Charlestown v Wallsend

3rd grade: 2-3
Ressies: 2-3
1st grade: 1-5

Charlie 3rds were up 2-0, lost 3-2.
Reserves down 2-0 & 3-1, lost 3-2.
1sts conceded after 6 seconds (yes, you read that right), and it was 1-1 with 10 to play, lost 5-1.
Without bad luck, we'd have none.
Well done to Wallsend, who were efficient and worked hard to win in all 3 grades.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Garden Suburb v Cookshill

Thirds
0-1

Reserves
0-1

First
2-1

Thanks to cookers for three competitive games that could've gone either way. Cleanest and toughest games of the season and not a bad bunch of blokes to play against.

Looking forward to the return leg.

[Passtheballmate]

Not really Barnsley played shit

Just goes to show need to turn up on the day in this comp.

[leftrightout]

Just goes to show need to turn up on the day in this comp.

5 rounds in and every team has lost a game.... shows how open this comp is!
Shaping up to be a very tight year for all!

[Dobbo]

Anyone else played at Wallsends field and felt the wrath of the two holes in the field? The i assume sprinkler boxes, the two green ones either side of the centre circle?

How the hell is play allowed on a field with those things?

Do I write to nnsw, or newcastle football, or who do we contact to fix this - whether it be wallsend have to cover them with dirt or relocate home games?

Speaking to the ref at our game, he admitted they were dangerous but didn't want to kick up a stink because "people have been playing on that field for years".

We all go into our football seasons knowing a calculated risk of injury etc. But these holes in the ground at wallsend are not in my, or i assume many others, calculations.

Also the cricket pitch is a disaster. No football ground should be allowed to have one on it in my opinion. Go inspect it for yourself and check out the black gravel on parts of it, with no grass in sight.

Wallsend should be forced by the federation to relocate, no question whatsoever.

Hi pv4,

We at Wallsend are more then happy for you to write to someone about getting the ground fixed, it will join the numerous emails and phone calls we have made to council about getting it sorted. But as cricket is seen as the main sport by the council they are not wanting to do anything. Also with relocating grounds as we are the third level in the club behind NewFM and WPL we get third choice of the gardens so no other grounds are available for us, if you or the federation can or want to find us a ground for the same costs with no cricket pitch that would be great.

However I do agree that the holes are dangerous and we have been trying to get them sorted for a while.

[pv4]

Hi pv4,

We at Wallsend are more then happy for you to write to someone about getting the ground fixed, it will join the numerous emails and phone calls we have made to council about getting it sorted. But as cricket is seen as the main sport by the council they are not wanting to do anything. Also with relocating grounds as we are the third level in the club behind NewFM and WPL we get third choice of the gardens so no other grounds are available for us, if you or the federation can or want to find us a ground for the same costs with no cricket pitch that would be great.

However I do agree that the holes are dangerous and we have been trying to get them sorted for a while.

Do we write to the federation, or do they just divert you to the council?

What about Federal Park? Or Glendale Sports Centre (or whatever it's called)? Or other options I'm probably not thinking about?

I just can't comprehend how your current field is considered an option at all - it is too dangerous to play on. Why not just take a bucket or two of sand to the ground every Saturday morning and fill the holes, is that an easy option?

[leftrightout]

Do we write to the federation, or do they just divert you to the council?

What about Federal Park? Or Glendale Sports Centre (or whatever it's called)? Or other options I'm probably not thinking about?

I just can't comprehend how your current field is considered an option at all - it is too dangerous to play on. Why not just take a bucket or two of sand to the ground every Saturday morning and fill the holes, is that an easy option?

Glendale Sports Centre is privately run and therefore they would definitely charge to use it.
Not sure on the state or facilities at Federal Park these days.
Any other options around? Your ground doesn't necessarily have to be in Wallsend. Look at Merewether Advance, they play at Jesmond Park.

[pv4]

Not sure on the state or facilities at Federal Park these days.

As far as I know, Federal is used by the Christian League on Saturdays.

Which I obliviously assume that it is free on Sundays.

[NUGUNS]

Why not just take a bucket or two of sand to the ground every Saturday morning and fill the holes, is that an easy option?

Some sand and some blue astroturf might help at least level it a bit.

[dan]

I called Glendale sports centre just a couple of months ago and they said it would cost $250 per game played there. Which over the course of the year is less than half what the NewFM pays for The Gardens, but setting up each week, storage and Northerns insistence that we play as close to our suburb as possible makes Glendale undesirable. We've also been down that road last time we were in NewFM.
Dobbo will come up with a solution.

[NUGUNS]

We've also been down that road last time we were in NewFM.

Field wasn't that great back then and the supporters sat a similiar distance from the game as the gardens.

[dan]

Field wasn't that great back then and the supporters sat a similiar distance from the game as the gardens.

I agree, the viewing at The Gardens isn't the best for spectators, just like Glendale, but there isn't anything else around Wallsend that ticks Northerns NewFM criteria sadly. I think Zone League has two rounds at The Gardens not including potential semis. Only being able to play games on a Sunday there makes it hard to fit in all the NewFM, WPL & ZL games as possible

[pv4]

I agree, the viewing at The Gardens isn't the best for spectators, just like Glendale, but there isn't anything else around Wallsend that ticks Northerns NewFM criteria sadly. I think Zone League has two rounds at The Gardens not including potential semis. Only being able to play games on a Sunday there makes it hard to fit in all the NewFM, WPL & ZL games as possible

NNSW have majorly screwed up with the viewing at the Speers Point complex so it would be a bit hypocritical of them to take into account spectators viewing when judging ground choice for all the clubs in the area.

Glendale being cheaper than the Gardens, and the club having played there before, sounds way way more appealing for Wallsend than having to deal with the death traps the ZL1 side currently deal with IMO.

[onlooker]

Raymond Terrace V West Lakes
3rds 1-1
2nds 1-0
1sts 3-0

[Donk]

Cooks Hill vs Barnsley
3rds 1-2 1-1 ht
Res 3-1 1-0 ht
1st 2-3 0-1 ht (ht scores for retrojet) lol

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill vs Barnsley
3rds 1-2 1-1 ht
Res 3-1 1-0 ht
1st 2-3 0-1 ht (ht scores for retrojet) lol

Yep, entered turds n ressies @ 3pm
1st just dun....in SportsTG that is.

[Potters]

Morisset vs Charlestown
3rds 2-4
Res 2-4
1sts 2-2

[hawk]

As far as I know, Federal is used by the Christian League on Saturdays.

Which I obliviously assume that it is free on Sundays.

It is still used by Fletcher jnrs and AA on Saturdays. Churches play around their fixtures

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Bero

3rd Grade: 1-0
Ressies: 5-2
1st Grade: 2-2

[Bulldogs 1962]

Any scores out of the suburb v Stockton game

[Donk]

Any scores out of the suburb v Stockton game

Heard first was 5-3 stocko

[rolo]

Firsts 5-4 to us.
Reserves 2-5 I think
Thirds 0-2

Hope the suburbs first grade bloke that come off with the massive gash above his eye didn't have to spend too long at the hospital waiting for what I can imagine would have been at least a dozen stitches. Hopefully he's all good. Was a very ugly accident.

[Fridge]

Firsts 5-4 to us.
Reserves 2-5 I think
Thirds 0-2

Hope the suburbs first grade bloke that come off with the massive gash above his eye didn't have to spend too long at the hospital waiting for what I can imagine would have been at least a dozen stitches. Hopefully he's all good. Was a very ugly accident.

His all good got 4 stiches. You didn't seem real keen on the blood Rolo.

[rolo]

They must be big frickin stitches!
No not at all. Especially when he lost about 4 pints worth!

[LINGERA]

Otto had an absolute blinder on the weekend.

[Bon]

Otto had an absolute blinder on the weekend.

Otty had the Mo-town vs Charlie games yeah?

[leftrightout]

How's the ladder, 4 teams on 10 points!

[LINGERA]

Otty had the Mo-town vs Charlie games yeah?

Yep

[Macca]

Very tight comp this year, which is showing up on the table.

[leftrightout]

Very tight comp this year, which is showing up on the table.

Incredibly tight, teams beating others all over the place.
Just look at Barnsley, leading the comp but have dropped points to 2nd and 3rd last.
Goes to show how even the comp is and if you don't show up you wont be getting any easy points.

[Passtheballmate]

Incredibly tight, teams beating others all over the place.
Just look at Barnsley, leading the comp but have dropped points to 2nd and 3rd last.
Goes to show how even the comp is and if you don't show up you wont be getting any easy points.

I think you'll find Raymond Terrace have moved into 6th after their 3-0 win over Westlakes on the weekend. Only 1 point behind 2/3/4/5th. Not a bad effort after the flogging they copped in the first round. Makes this comp look even tighter with that result being put in.

[newyjet]

Having seen suburbs play a few times before thats the worst ive see them play defensively, not to take anything away from stockton who will be a hard team to beat this year
Both terrace and stockton have started slow but now are starting to get into there stride

[Donk]

Barnsley vs Stockton
3rds 4-1
Res 1- 1
1st 0 - 0

[pv4]

Westlakes v Cooks Hill

First Grade: 1-0 (0-0 half time).

Both teams had a genuine penalty call ignored, so seemed fair.

[namwob99]

Bero vs Gardo
3s 0-3
2s 0-4
1s 3-1

[onlooker]

Charly V Terrace
3rds 2-1
2nds 1-3
1st 1-2

[onlooker]

Westlakes v Cooks Hill

First Grade: 1-0 (0-0 half time).

Both teams had a genuine penalty call ignored, so seemed fair.

Did the other grades not play??

[pv4]

Did the other grades not play??

They did but I'm not confident in the scores.

Cooks Hill won reserves

[Hotline]

Charly V Terrace
3rds 2-1
2nds 1-3
1st 1-2

My word what a tight comp it is. Terrace jump from 8th to 2nd with that win, and after a sluggish start seem to be back on track.

[leftrightout]

My word what a tight comp it is. Terrace jump from 8th to 2nd with that win, and after a sluggish start seem to be back on track.

4 points between 1st and 8th!

[ICEBERG10]

Did the other grades not play??

3rds 5-0
Res 3-0
Both wins for Cooks Hill

[Passtheballmate]

Charly V Terrace
3rds 2-1
2nds 1-3
1st 1-2

2-1 over a struggling Charlestown. Not a big win but still gets the 3 points. Looks like the first round result is behind you guys and moving ahead nicely.

[onlooker]

2-1 over a struggling Charlestown. Not a big win but still gets the 3 points. Looks like the first round result is behind you guys and moving ahead nicely.
Charly can thank their keeper it wasn't more, he pulled off a number top saves.

[jaypee]

Wallsend v Morisset
Thirds
9-0
Ressies
5-0
Firsts
1-2

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Wallsend v Morisset
Firsts
1-2

This comp is insane.

4 points between 1st and 8th.

[onlooker]

This comp is insane.

4 points between 1st and 8th.

6 points between 1st and 9th

[chocolate soldier]

If any team can string together a few consecutive wins, it will put them in great shape come turn of the round. How many points you reckon it will take to make semi's??

But yeah, 6 points from 1st to 9th, how often do you ever see that?

[leftrightout]

If any team can string together a few consecutive wins, it will put them in great shape come turn of the round. How many points you reckon it will take to make semi's??

But yeah, 6 points from 1st to 9th, how often do you ever see that?

Such a good comp and the football is quality too!
Barnsley, Cooks Hill, Stockton and Terrace (In no order) for me at the moment but they aren't going to get it easily. Its great to see Wallsend and Westlakes really going well after promotion too, i always enjoy seeing the promoted teams do well.

Unfortunately for Charlestown, i think they might be in some trouble. Although this comp is capable of some crazy things!

[Couchcoach]

Cookers could drop off the pace if they have their customary post turn wobble... might leave them selves with too much to do in the back end of the season.... It has been a long time since those guys missed finals action... pressure is on already for former front runners... we watch on with interest...

[Macca]

I think its too early to be writing off almost everybody just yet. Cooks Hill were probably the best opposition we've faced so far in my opinion, although there's not much in it. Terrace played a nice passing game, and I wouldn't be surprised to see Morisset pick up some more results and be well in the mix. Looking forward to no doubt more tough games against Stockton and Suburb to finish off the round. Without having played everyone and the ladder not giving any help I'll hold off on finals picks just yet, everyone is well in with a good chance with the exception of Charlie who have some ground to make up.

[Retro Jet]

I had to take a screen shot of that ladder...for posterity!
Never seen one like it.
http://websites.sportstg.com/comp_info.cgi?a=LADDER&compID=431535&c=1-8218-0-0-0

Oh, as I see it's still using that poxy Win Loss Draw order.
NPL/NL1 have fixed it.
I might have a word to 'his nibs' about that...

[pv4]

everyone is well in with a good chance with the exception of Charlie who have some ground to make up.

Judging by how it's going at the moment, if a team can jag 3 wins in a row they'll probably jump ahead of the pack. Similarly, if Charlie can do the same they'll make up some serious ground quickly.

This comp is reminding me of some years in the A-League, where everyone is beating everyone and there's no standout.

I genuinely thought with the squad they have, that Garden Suburb() would have been the clear frontrunners by now.

Bring on the run home - we all know that there are no easy games coming up!

[leftrightout]

Judging by how it's going at the moment, if a team can jag 3 wins in a row they'll probably jump ahead of the pack. Similarly, if Charlie can do the same they'll make up some serious ground quickly.

This comp is reminding me of some years in the A-League, where everyone is beating everyone and there's no standout.

I genuinely thought with the squad they have, that Garden Suburb() would have been the clear frontrunners by now.

Bring on the run home - we all know that there are no easy games coming up!

Terrace have shown this, 3 wins on the trot and they went from 9th to 2nd.
I think Terrace and Stockton after slow starts are showing their quality now and will be difficult to beat.
Barnsley obviously on top, looking good and obviously difficult to beat. GS, like you said, i would've picked them to be getting better results and Cookers have lost 3 in a row, wouldn't have picked that to happen at anytime through the year.
The comp is anyone's right now!

[Wilso8948]

So just to be clear everyone.. It's a tight comp yeh??

[pv4]

So just to be clear everyone.. It's a tight comp yeh??

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[Retro Jet]

So just to be clear everyone.. It's a tight comp yeh??


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Now THESE pair 'o posts look like a clear cut Foz Meme Dorothy Dixer...you two.
:rof:

[Bubbles7]

Any Charlie boys on here know of anyone taking photos at the game vs Bero? Kit supplier is keen on getting some photos and they reckon there was someone at Charlie that may have taken some?

[Wilso8948]

Any Charlie boys on here know of anyone taking photos at the game vs Bero? Kit supplier is keen on getting some photos and they reckon there was someone at Charlie that may have taken some?

Surely Bowey took some? They were all under 18 players of course.

[namwob99]

Surely Bowey took some? They were all under 18 players of course.
None of them wanted to see my footlong!

[Wilso8948]

None of them wanted to see my footlong!

Lost it. As long as there's no extra cheese I won't report you.

[namwob99]

Bero vs Mori
3s 1-2
2s 2-1
1s 3-2

[The Postman]

Cats v Stockton

1st - 1-1
2nds - 2-2
3rds - 3-3

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Cats v Stockton

1st - 1-1
2nds - 2-2
3rds - 3-3

:lulzturtle:

Nice.

[pv4]

Cats v Stockton

1st - 1-1
2nds - 2-2
3rds - 3-3

Tight games

In a tight comp

Tight

[jaypee]

Any results from Charly v cookers

[Creepin10]

Charlie v Cookers
3rds
3-0
Res
0-2
1st
0-5

[Cabaye#4]

CJFC V CHUFC
3rds 3-0
Res 0-2
1sts 0-5

[onlooker]

Wallsend V Terrace
3rds 2-1
2nds 5-1
1st 0-2 even with the midget in the middle on a power trip in the first 45

[Donk]

Suburbs vs Barnsley
3rds 2-4
Res 3-2
1st 1-1 suburbs scored last kick of the game

[Passtheballmate]

Wallsend V Terrace
3rds 2-1
2nds 5-1
1st 0-2 even with the midget in the middle on a power trip in the first 45

Heard there was 2 missed pens. 7 to 8 yellow cards and quite a few missed opportunities by both teams. Good win though.

[onlooker]

Heard there was 2 missed pens. 7 to 8 yellow cards and quite a few missed opportunities by both teams. Good win though.

Yep certainly was Wallsend pen went high and wide Terrace pen was placed to close to the keeper. Yellow cards where handed out for fun in the first 45 whilst ref had his power trip but once he realised in the second half he wasn't ment to be the focal point of the game football was actually played.
Terrace still finding our groove in front of goal but happily picking up the wins till we do so.

[Bon]

Suburbs vs Barnsley
3rds 2-4
Res 3-2
1st 1-1 suburbs scored last kick of the game

You end up getting on the cans, Donk?

[Premy]

You end up getting on the cans, Donk?

I don't remember seeing him on the tins. I do remember seeing him on his arse in his own 18 yards after a cheeky stopover from yours truly in ressies. Also I believe that he had a nice view of the first goal for Suburb in 3rds. :grin:

[Bon]

I don't remember seeing him on the tins. I do remember seeing him on his arse in his own 18 yards after a cheeky stopover from yours truly in ressies. Also I believe that he had a nice view of the first goal for Suburb in 3rds. :grin:

:lulzturtle:

[Roundball Enthusiast]

I don't remember seeing him on the tins. I do remember seeing him on his arse in his own 18 yards after a cheeky stopover from yours truly in ressies. Also I believe that he had a nice view of the first goal for Suburb in 3rds. :grin:

Probably had a good view of the missed pen as well. :sup:

[Premy]

Probably had a good view of the missed pen as well. :sup:

What happened there, I must have not been paying attention at that stage. Didn't even know that anyone was awarded a penalty.

[Donk]

What happened there, I must have not been paying attention at that stage. Didn't even know that anyone was awarded a penalty.

Ha ha ha no tins boys had to drive. Had a good view of everything specially the missed pen 😂

[Premy]

Ha ha ha no tins boys had to drive. Had a good view of everything specially the missed pen ��

What penalty:grin:

[hawk]

Moved the Cardiff talk to Local Football history thread.

[Premy]

Where are we going for a beer after the game on Saturday PV4?

[Macca]

Morisset v Terrace - Terrace
Westlakes v Suburb
Barnsley v Bero - Bero
Charly v Stocko - Draw
Wallsend v Cooks Hill - Draw

Another toight round coming up.

Dunno if you guys are making your own plans Premy but our major sponsor is Wangi Hotel so we will be going back there.

[onlooker]

Morisset V Terrace
3rds 1-1
2nds 2-5
First 1-1

[Donk]

Barnsley vs bero
3rds 5-2
Res 5-1
1sts 8-2

[Premy]

Westlakes V Suburb
3rds 0-2
Res 0-3
1st 1-5

[Hotline]

Wow! Big day for burbs and barnsley. Impossible to predict this comp.

[rolo]

Charly v Stocko
Tg 4-1
Rg 0-2
Fg 0-2

[leftrightout]

Barnsley were brilliant today... Same cannot be said Bero!
Bero lucky the goals finished at 8 in my opinion.
Good to see Suburbs get a result like that. One of my favourite clubs and a result that is probably overdue but was going to happen soon.

[Macca]

Big day for Barnsley.

Congrats to the Suburb boys, you guys were too good on the day. Good bunch of lads to play against and we look forward to the return fixture.

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Cooks Hill

3rd Grade: 1-2
Ressies: 2-3
1st Grade: 4-3

[AVB]

Any Mid-Season predictions updates for the three grades? Top 4 and Minor prem?

I'd love to see someones take on a mid-season review. Who's overachieving? Who's underachieving?

[Macca]

Comp is starting to open up a little but the leader has only just won more than half their games and 6 teams on 4 wins after that.
Barnsley, Terrace, Suburb, Cooks Hill top four would be my prediction, but nothing nailed on.

At Westlakes we feel we are underachieving a bit, some weeks turning up and others not, leading to some good wins and some drubbings. Nature of the comp though gives us (and every other team who would like to improve their ladder position) a chance to do so in round 2.

I think Stockton may slide down the table slightly but they have done well to be where they are.

Would not surprise me to see Morisset improve on their two wins round 1 second time round.

Been a fun comp to be apart of so far and hope for more of the same.

[Premy]

Any Mid-Season predictions updates for the three grades? Top 4 and Minor prem?

I'd love to see someones take on a mid-season review. Who's overachieving? Who's underachieving?

Going off from what I have seen, how teams have played against us. So admittedly I'm only judging Clubs from one performance.

Barnsley- Strong side across the park, they may struggle to hold on to first as I think their lack of depth may play a part but they'll definitely be thereabouts come seasons end. 1-1 was a fair result against us but I still feel we were the better side.

Raymond Terrace- They have some handy players however I feel they will drop off the pace a little. To be where they are at the turn of the season has been a solid effort, against us I didn't see enough to think that they will still be top 2 come season end. There a tough team to break down and were fortunate against us to get the goal they did, that said our goal was a penalty (rightfully awarded) that sometimes you see not called a penalty.

Stockton- I was away that weekend so I won't comment.

Beresfield- I didn't see much to be impressed by I can't see them finishing top 4. They beat us 3-1 but I still didn't think they were anything special, we conceded early from a set piece due to cross being misjudged from our Keeper. From there they had 10 and 11 men behind the ball at all times, we threw blokes forward and conceded 2 more on the break. There Keeper will be worth at least 10 points this year.

Cooks Hill- Anything but a top 4 finish from them is a disappointment, the best side we have played all year in my opinion. Our game against them was quite refreshing to see 2 sides actually trying to play Football. We got the better of them first round but the game could have gone either way, it came down to us being more clinical on the day.

Wallsend- They'll upset a few sides with there physical style and pinch a few points but I don't see them making the finals. I can honestly say that I haven't played against a dirtier side since the days of Bellbird away. I walked away from our game against them with a broken nose so I'm probably being a little bias with that comment. However we were kicked across the park that night and still came away with the points.

Westlakes- Left themselves with a bit of work to do and I feel that it will be a little to much for them. 5-1 doesn't tell the story of the day, they have some handy players that will trouble teams leading into the finals. They could definitely be a banana skin for some.

Morisset- Strong, physical and talented side, easily the biggest under achievers so far, they put in a great performance against us and deserved the 3 points. Maybe someone from Morisset could enlighten me, but I feel as though they may have some injury concerns which might suggest why they've had their current results.

Charlestown- Quiet clearly a step or 2 behind. Our game against them could have blown out to a large scoreline if we were more clinical. I feel your pain lads, we've been there just keep turning up and fighting hard, hopefully you can snag a couple of results.

Top 4 in no order
Barnsley
Cooks Hill
Terrace
Suburb

Res
Cooks Hill/ Suburb

3rds
Barnsley

[Wilso8948]

Going off from what I have seen, how teams have played against us. So admittedly I'm only judging Clubs from one performance.

Barnsley- Strong side across the park, they may struggle to hold on to first as I think their lack of depth may play a part but they'll definitely be thereabouts come seasons end. 1-1 was a fair result against us but I still feel we were the better side.

Raymond Terrace- They have some handy players however I feel they will drop off the pace a little. To be where they are at the turn of the season has been a solid effort, against us I didn't see enough to think that they will still be top 2 come season end. There a tough team to break down and were fortunate against us to get the goal they did, that said our goal was a penalty (rightfully awarded) that sometimes you see not called a penalty.

Stockton- I was away that weekend so I won't comment.

Beresfield- I didn't see much to be impressed by I can't see them finishing top 4. They beat us 3-1 but I still didn't think they were anything special, we conceded early from a set piece due to cross being misjudged from our Keeper. From there they had 10 and 11 men behind the ball at all times, we threw blokes forward and conceded 2 more on the break. There Keeper will be worth at least 10 points this year.

Cooks Hill- Anything but a top 4 finish from them is a disappointment, the best side we have played all year in my opinion. Our game against them was quite refreshing to see 2 sides actually trying to play Football. We got the better of them first round but the game could have gone either way, it came down to us being more clinical on the day.

Wallsend- They'll upset a few sides with there physical style and pinch a few points but I don't see them making the finals. I can honestly say that I haven't played against a dirtier side since the days of Bellbird away. I walked away from our game against them with a broken nose so I'm probably being a little bias with that comment. However we were kicked across the park that night and still came away with the points.

Westlakes- Left themselves with a bit of work to do and I feel that it will be a little to much for them. 5-1 doesn't tell the story of the day, they have some handy players that will trouble teams leading into the finals. They could definitely be a banana skin for some.

Morisset- Strong, physical and talented side, easily the biggest under achievers so far, they put in a great performance against us and deserved the 3 points. Maybe someone from Morisset could enlighten me, but I feel as though they may have some injury concerns which might suggest why they've had their current results.

Charlestown- Quiet clearly a step or 2 behind. Our game against them could have blown out to a large scoreline if we were more clinical. I feel your pain lads, we've been there just keep turning up and fighting hard, hopefully you can snag a couple of results.

Top 4 in no order
Barnsley
Cooks Hill
Terrace
Suburb

Res
Cooks Hill/ Suburb

3rds
Barnsley

Let me just summarise for all those reading at home

Barnsley - No good. no depth. Top of the table but who's counting.
Terrace - Good players but will end the year shit.
Stocko - No idea
Bero - They beat us but they still shit.
Cooks Hill - ****ing awesome cause they didn't hack us and we beat them.
Wallsend - They'll beat teams but still shit and mad grubs.
Westlakes - Too far off so can say they'll trouble other teams. Not us but we smashed em.
Morriset - Good side cause they scare me
Charley - Absolutely shithouse.

[Donk]

Let me just summarise for all those reading at home

Barnsley - No good. no depth. Top of the table but who's counting.
Terrace - Good players but will end the year shit.
Stocko - No idea
Bero - They beat us but they still shit.
Cooks Hill - ****ing awesome cause they didn't hack us and we beat them.
Wallsend - They'll beat teams but still shit and mad grubs.
Westlakes - Too far off so can say they'll trouble other teams. Not us but we smashed em.
Morriset - Good side cause they scare me
Charley - Absolutely shithouse.

Ha ha ha nailed it

[Premy]

Let me just summarise for all those reading at home

Barnsley - No good. no depth. Top of the table but who's counting.
Terrace - Good players but will end the year shit.
Stocko - No idea
Bero - They beat us but they still shit.
Cooks Hill - ****ing awesome cause they didn't hack us and we beat them.
Wallsend - They'll beat teams but still shit and mad grubs.
Westlakes - Too far off so can say they'll trouble other teams. Not us but we smashed em.
Morriset - Good side cause they scare me
Charley - Absolutely shithouse.

Can't argue with that. You get a gold star, straight to the top of class.

[namwob99]

Let me just summarise for all those reading at home

Barnsley - No good. no depth. Top of the table but who's counting.
Terrace - Good players but will end the year shit.
Stocko - No idea
Bero - They beat us but they still shit.
Cooks Hill - ****ing awesome cause they didn't hack us and we beat them.
Wallsend - They'll beat teams but still shit and mad grubs.
Westlakes - Too far off so can say they'll trouble other teams. Not us but we smashed em.
Morriset - Good side cause they scare me
Charley - Absolutely shithouse.

Bahahahahaha

[Passtheballmate]

Let me just summarise for all those reading at home

Barnsley - No good. no depth. Top of the table but who's counting.
Terrace - Good players but will end the year shit.
Stocko - No idea
Bero - They beat us but they still shit.
Cooks Hill - ****ing awesome cause they didn't hack us and we beat them.
Wallsend - They'll beat teams but still shit and mad grubs.
Westlakes - Too far off so can say they'll trouble other teams. Not us but we smashed em.
Morriset - Good side cause they scare me
Charley - Absolutely shithouse.

Yep, a quarter of the time to read and got the same feeling from this as the original. Thanks for the help Wilso!

[Passtheballmate]

Raymond Terrace- They have some handy players however I feel they will drop off the pace a little. To be where they are at the turn of the season has been a solid effort, against us I didn't see enough to think that they will still be top 2 come season end. There a tough team to break down and were fortunate against us to get the goal they did, that said our goal was a penalty (rightfully awarded) that sometimes you see not called a penalty.

Anyone from the Terrace able to elaborate on Premy's feelings about you guys?

[NUGUNS]

I believe all the first grade teams are even and no one team is better than any other team.

[PC14]

Going off from what I have seen, how teams have played against us. So admittedly I'm only judging Clubs from one performance.

Barnsley- Strong side across the park, they may struggle to hold on to first as I think their lack of depth may play a part but they'll definitely be thereabouts come seasons end. 1-1 was a fair result against us but I still feel we were the better side.

Raymond Terrace- They have some handy players however I feel they will drop off the pace a little. To be where they are at the turn of the season has been a solid effort, against us I didn't see enough to think that they will still be top 2 come season end. There a tough team to break down and were fortunate against us to get the goal they did, that said our goal was a penalty (rightfully awarded) that sometimes you see not called a penalty.

Stockton- I was away that weekend so I won't comment.

Beresfield- I didn't see much to be impressed by I can't see them finishing top 4. They beat us 3-1 but I still didn't think they were anything special, we conceded early from a set piece due to cross being misjudged from our Keeper. From there they had 10 and 11 men behind the ball at all times, we threw blokes forward and conceded 2 more on the break. There Keeper will be worth at least 10 points this year.

Cooks Hill- Anything but a top 4 finish from them is a disappointment, the best side we have played all year in my opinion. Our game against them was quite refreshing to see 2 sides actually trying to play Football. We got the better of them first round but the game could have gone either way, it came down to us being more clinical on the day.

Wallsend- They'll upset a few sides with there physical style and pinch a few points but I don't see them making the finals. I can honestly say that I haven't played against a dirtier side since the days of Bellbird away. I walked away from our game against them with a broken nose so I'm probably being a little bias with that comment. However we were kicked across the park that night and still came away with the points.

Westlakes- Left themselves with a bit of work to do and I feel that it will be a little to much for them. 5-1 doesn't tell the story of the day, they have some handy players that will trouble teams leading into the finals. They could definitely be a banana skin for some.

Morisset- Strong, physical and talented side, easily the biggest under achievers so far, they put in a great performance against us and deserved the 3 points. Maybe someone from Morisset could enlighten me, but I feel as though they may have some injury concerns which might suggest why they've had their current results.

Charlestown- Quiet clearly a step or 2 behind. Our game against them could have blown out to a large scoreline if we were more clinical. I feel your pain lads, we've been there just keep turning up and fighting hard, hopefully you can snag a couple of results.

Top 4 in no order
Barnsley
Cooks Hill
Terrace
Suburb

Res
Cooks Hill/ Suburb

3rds
Barnsley

No comment on your own side, but have them in the 4. Surely if you're going to do a mid season wrap up, you should include all teams, even if you have something to do with one of them. How do you think your team has performed overall?

[Premy]

No comment on your own side, but have them in the 4. Surely if you're going to do a mid season wrap up, you should include all teams, even if you have something to do with one of them. How do you think your team has performed overall?

Nope.
Surely maybe, but still no, I try to not talk to much about ourselves to avoid sounding bias, I've done this for sometime now.
No comment.

[Wilso8948]

No dramas lads. I live to give.

[XRanger]

Raymond Terrace- They have some handy players however I feel they will drop off the pace a little. To be where they are at the turn of the season has been a solid effort, against us I didn't see enough to think that they will still be top 2 come season end. There a tough team to break down and were fortunate against us to get the goal they did, that said our goal was a penalty (rightfully awarded) that sometimes you see not called a penalty.

Anyone from the Terrace able to elaborate on Premy's feelings about you guys?

Fair call, we also are amazed of where we are sitting after only winning 4 games. It's a real tough comp and haven't really outplayed anyone in our wins. I like the looks of morriset, but I feel they lack depth big time. I think every team will back themselves at full strength, it's just a matter of getting there.

[hawk]

No comment on your own side, but have them in the 4. Surely if you're going to do a mid season wrap up, you should include all teams, even if you have something to do with one of them. How do you think your team has performed overall?

I have a go for Prem....

Garden (no fking S's) Suburb - Pretty classy bunch but lacking a bit of consistency and a bit of luck. Have great depth and can see us slipping into the top 4 then smashing everything in sight. Best canteen in the league. See you at the GF. regards.

[Bubbles7]

No dramas lads. I live to give.
I heard you're more of a taker 😜

[Wilso8948]

I heard you're more of a taker ��

Only when the Bero lads offer to get on their knees.

[Ninja]

Only when the Bero lads offer to get on their knees.

I don't know what this means

[Bon]

How are we looking for tomorrow out at Charlie, Cabaye#4??

[Creepin10]

Charlie v Suburbs is off grounds closed according to Facebook

[Wilso8948]

What's the gardens like for drainage these days? How's it looking for Sunday?

[dan]

The pitch at The Gardens was fine on Thursday night Wilso, I'll be there early tomorrow to suss it out & mark the lines.
I'll post on here as soon as I look over the ground, should be fine unless there's some torrential rain overnight.

[Wilso8948]

The pitch at The Gardens was fine on Thursday night Wilso, I'll be there early tomorrow to suss it out & mark the lines.
I'll post on here as soon as I look over the ground, should be fine unless there's some torrential rain overnight.
No dramas mate thanks for the update

[onlooker]

Terrace V Bero
3rds 2-0
2nds 5-1
1st 3-0

9 point day!!

[Donk]

Westlakes vs Barnsley
3rds 0-5
Res 2-0
1st 0-1
Very wet and muddy day.

[jaypee]

Morisset v cookers
Thirds
2-3
Ressies
0-7
First
3-1

[ICEBERG10]

Westlakes vs Barnsley
3rds 0-5
Res 2-0
1st 0-1
Very wet and muddy day.

Cheers to the Barnsley boys for a competitive day in abysmal conditions.

Special mention to Donk for the quality 2 goals he scored, we just had no response!

[Couchcoach]

Are Cookers the new Kotara..... Resie champs in waiting... 1st.... not so much.... how long is it since they missed the finals???

[XRanger]

Are Cookers the new Kotara..... Resie champs in waiting... 1st.... not so much.... how long is it since they missed the finals???

Don't under estimate morrisset in 1sts, they will rattle a few teams if they stay fit

[dan]

Games are on at The Gardens today.

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Stockton

3rds: 3-1
Ressies: 1-0 at half time. The continued rain was quite substantial and the rest of the day was called off by the refs.

[Wilso8948]

Games are on at The Gardens today.
Games are off at the Gardens today.

[Passtheballmate]

Terrace V Bero
3rds 2-0
2nds 5-1
1st 3-0

9 point day!!

Good to see you boys turn around the first round flogging given to you by Bero in 1st grade

[dan]

Games are off at the Gardens today.

Glad 3rds got played at least. In reserves I didn't think the pitch was too bad in the first half, but that rain at halftime was the nail in the coffin.
Packing up & walking around the pitch I think the refs made the right decision in the end, it would've been nice to tough it out long enough for us to get the result though.
We have four of your warm up cones too that were left behind,just come & see one of us at the catch up games.

[Wilso8948]

Glad 3rds got played at least. In reserves I didn't think the pitch was too bad in the first half, but that rain at halftime was the nail in the coffin.
Packing up & walking around the pitch I think the refs made the right decision in the end, it would've been nice to tough it out long enough for us to get the result though.
We have four of your warm up cones too that were left behind,just come & see one of us at the catch up games.
Yeh I agree. It was holding up well considering but the constant heavy showers killed it. No worries cheers mate

[leftrightout]

Don't under estimate morrisset in 1sts, they will rattle a few teams if they stay fit

Morri in 1st have now beaten Suburb and cookers and draw with Barnsley and Terrace. That's pretty decent, I certainly wouldn't under estimate them!

[The Spy]

Yeh I agree. It was holding up well considering but the constant heavy showers killed it. No worries cheers mate

Wait. You actually warm up?

[Donk]

Cheers to the Barnsley boys for a competitive day in abysmal conditions.

Special mention to Donk for the quality 2 goals he scored, we just had no response!

Ha ha ha cheers mate.

[leftrightout]

How's the field out at rathmines after the weekend? I hear it got pretty ruined on the weekend after the refs refused to call games off?

[ICEBERG10]

How's the field out at rathmines after the weekend? I hear it got pretty ruined on the weekend after the refs refused to call games off?

It's one massive field of mud, won't be playable for weeks and that's if there isn't a drop of rain.
We will have to call the juniors off for the next few weeks and probably play our game in 3 weeks on the bottom field.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

It's one massive field of mud, won't be playable for weeks and that's if there isn't a drop of rain.
We will have to call the juniors off for the next few weeks and probably play our game in 3 weeks on the bottom field.

Don't the clubs have some sort of duty of care? If both coaches agrees, they can call it off.

[Macca]

Don't the clubs have some sort of duty of care? If both coaches agrees, they can call it off.

The field was shocking during third grade while it was still raining but it drained pretty well, it was still shit obviously but not unplayable. As mentioned though, the field copped a battering, the middle third probably won't be decent again for months.

[Donk]

Don't the clubs have some sort of duty of care? If both coaches agrees, they can call it off.

Duty of care - we got stung a couple yrs back for calling off a games in the morning due to surface water. Rain stopped water drained the other team come inspected field hrs later and we had to forfeit the round cost our ressies a Finals spot. So my stance now it's to leave it to refs/councils to shut or call off games.
And on weekend the refs deemed it playable, our game in 3rds first half could've been called off with surface water stopping the ball at times but the ref pulled captains aside and both agreed to play on..

As a club you put in hard work on the fields to keep them in good condition and it does suck to see it get damaged but we do play a winter sport and unfortunately sometimes it happens.

[ICEBERG10]

Duty of care - we got stung a couple yrs back for calling off a games in the morning due to surface water. Rain stopped water drained the other team come inspected field hrs later and we had to forfeit the round cost our ressies a Finals spot. So my stance now it's to leave it to refs/councils to shut or call off games.
And on weekend the refs deemed it playable, our game in 3rds first half could've been called off with surface water stopping the ball at times but the ref pulled captains aside and both agreed to play on..

As a club you put in hard work on the fields to keep them in good condition and it does suck to see it get damaged but we do play a winter sport and unfortunately sometimes it happens.

By halftime of thirds we were happy to give you guys the points if that meant an end to the game but the sides of the field were in good condition with no mud so the ref deemed it playable. Sadly by ressies kickoff no rain and the puddles had dried up so the rest of the day was played.

As you say winter sport but it would have been nice to avoid this but we will just have to manage from here on.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Would this be called off if it was a 'premier' pitch? Yes.

Therefor it should be called off for us. Our clubs don't have a much money as the premier clubs, so its takes even more work & effort to keep the pitches nice.

Shit ref's shouldn't be a decision for games to go ahead when clubs can call games off to save the pitch.

If the pitch will be completely destroyed from 1-2 games, they will simply be called off at Suburb. We put too much time and effort into attempting to keep the pitch in a good condition for it to be ruined in one day.

If games are in play and there is a downpour, I understand its up to the refs. But the Coaches (not captains) should step up and make the call.

We're all weekend warriors here, not paid professionals. No injury is worth playing in mud.

[Donk]

By halftime of thirds we were happy to give you guys the points if that meant an end to the game but the sides of the field were in good condition with no mud so the ref deemed it playable. Sadly by ressies kickoff no rain and the puddles had dried up so the rest of the day was played.

As you say winter sport but it would have been nice to avoid this but we will just have to manage from here on.

As far as I'm aware everyone was on same page at half time. Except refs and mayb me but only cos the mud slows everyone down to my pace ha ha ha

[Ivan]

So what you're say is you had the opportunity to call all games off but didn't.... now it's the refs fault the fields turned to mud???

[Donk]

So what you're say is you had the opportunity to call all games off but didn't.... now it's the refs fault the fields turned to mud???

No it didn't need to be before the game all the rain was during which in turn left the decision to the refs

[hawk]

How do clubs fix a muddy pitch before they dry and have crusty clay edges and uneven holes everywhere? hate those ankle snappers

[Nou Camp]

according to all the leagies out there we just need to toughen up coz "theres nothing wrong with a bit of mud footy"

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4740202/townson-oval-field-of-screams-photos-video/?cs=306

[Premy]

Tips for the weekend anyone???

I'll go with.
Barnsley
Draw
Morisset
Draw

[Macca]

Draw
Terrace
Barnsley
Suburb

[Fridge]

How do clubs fix a muddy pitch before they dry and have crusty clay edges and uneven holes everywhere? hate those ankle snappers

Luckily for Suburb we have a manager of a equipment hire company in our club so we were always able to get hold of a 3 tonne roller to flatten out Lance York Oval. Used to take about 4-5 tinnies to do the job.

[sammydog]

Luckily for Suburb we have a manager of a equipment hire company in our club so we were always able to get hold of a 3 tonne roller to flatten out Lance York Oval. Used to take about 4-5 tinnies to do the job.

Got us out of trouble with lighting in the past as well.

Lance Yorke looking good for the weekend.

I just wish players from other clubs would f@ck off and stop using our top ground when theirs are wet and give ours a chance to recover. Three groups booted in the last week and a half.

[rolo]

Morrisset have a liquor license anyone? Looking at our game plan for the bus strip

[jaypee]

Morrisset have a liquor license anyone? Looking at our game plan for the bus strip

No we don't have one....... Get smashed before you get to the ground

[onlooker]

Cooks Hill V Terrace

3rds. 3-2

2nd. 3-1

1st 2-2

[Retro Jet]

I believe Cookers keeper gave away pen 2 min to go for 2-2.
Ressies keep marching on....

[namwob99]

Bero vs Westlakes
3s 1-1
2s 1-1
1s 4-0

[Wilso8948]

Stocko v morri
3rds 0-1
Res 7-1
First 2-1

[Bulldogs 1962]

Barnsley v Charlestown at Charlestown
1st 4-1 to barnsley
Res 3-0 to barnsley
3rd 2-2 dubious pen to Charly at the death

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Garden Suburb v Wallsend

First
5-2

Reserves
2-1

Thirds
2-1

[Premy]

Garden Suburb v Wallsend

First
5-2

Reserves
2-1

Thirds
2-1

First grade could have blown out to a Rugby scoreline.
Wallsend were definitely dangerous on the counter and had a few chance however in the second half Suburb were camped in Wallsends half and were lining up. Wallsend Keeper and some last ditched defending kept it respectable, some of the goals from both sides were first class.

[Couchcoach]

Any catch up games results?

[onlooker]

Raymond Terrace V Stockton

3rds 4-0

2nds 4-0

1st 3-1

9 point day!!

[Cabaye#4]

Charlie v Westlakes
1sts 0-0
Res 2-0
3rds 6-2

[Couchcoach]

Big day for Cooks Hill if Stoko and the subbies win their catch up matches as per table and they don't get all 3 points today they will be just about out of it. A big shock for a team with that much pedigree... seemed to have lost their way this year in a comp that lost 3 of its big guns... Is that how you guys see it? I'm away now so only follow comp through this forum and table results... Preseason I assumed they would be way too strong for the first past the post comp with their depth and record what has gone so wrong?

[Donk]

Wallsend vs Barnsley
3rds 0-2
Res 3-5
1st 2-4

[jaypee]

Motown v Gardo
Thirds
3-2
Ressies
1-2
Firsts
2-1

[Retro Jet]

Cooks Hill v Beresfield
Fearnley Dawes Athletic Centre

1st C/Hill 4 v Beresfield 2
Res C/Hill 2 v Beresfield 1
3rd C/Hill 4 v Beresfield 2

[WWMTD?]

Cooks Hill v Beresfield
Fearnley Dawes Athletic Centre

1st C/Hill 4 v Beresfield 2
Res C/Hill 2 v Beresfield 1
3rd C/Hill 4 v Beresfield 2

9 points to the good guys yesterday. A few bruised and battered bodies, very physical in all 3 grades. Think it was 5-2 in 1sts?

[PC14]

9 points to the good guys yesterday. A few bruised and battered bodies, very physical in all 3 grades. Think it was 5-2 in 1sts?

"Good guys" tell opposition players to go home and rape their mothers?

[WWMTD?]

"Good guys" tell opposition players to go home and rape their mothers?

Well that light banter certainly escalated..I've never heard something like that at cooks hill, ever. I would have thought if a comment like that was made there would have been some chat around the ground..didn't hear anything.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Charlestown V Garden Suburb

Tuesday 4/7

6:30 Thirds
8:15 Reserves

Wednesday 5/7

6:30 First (I think 6:30)

[Premy]

First grade is 7pm tomorrow night.

[Cabaye#4]

CJFC V GS
3rds 1-0
Res 2-2