2020 Zone Premier League thread

[la bazzle]

if anyone pulls out for reasons related to Covid then it's a 1-1 draw

no one is stupid or unethical enough to do that to throw a game - plus its counter productive - we only get 14 games, pulling out means you miss out entirely

I’m not bagging out CHill at all. Nor am I suggesting they did that (that would be ridiculous).

It’s the inconsistency that is the problem. There’s all age teams that have pulled out due to COVID reasons and been hit with a 3-0 loss. Unless I’ve been told porkies and someone’s stirring me 😂😂

[Bon]

I’m not bagging out CHill at all. Nor am I suggesting they did that (that would be ridiculous).

It’s the inconsistency that is the problem. There’s all age teams that have pulled out due to COVID reasons and been hit with a 3-0 loss. Unless I’ve been told porkies and someone’s stirring me ����

Without naming teams in our all age comp, one pulled out last weekend due to COVID reasons and it was put up on the website as a 1-1 draw immediately..

[la bazzle]

if anyone pulls out for reasons related to Covid then it's a 1-1 draw

no one is stupid or unethical enough to do that to throw a game - plus its counter productive - we only get 14 games, pulling out means you miss out entirely


Without naming teams in our all age comp, one pulled out last weekend due to COVID reasons and it was put up on the website as a 1-1 draw immediately..

Have I been stitched up here 😂

[CHAMP]

Yep youve been stitched up, it was clearly spelt out at the start of the New Covid Season, no finals and if your game is called off its automatically a draw.

[namwob99]

Yep youve been stitched up, it was clearly spelt out at the start of the New Covid Season, no finals and if your game is called off its automatically a draw.

Unless you're playing senior football.
Cause they're more immune to covid I suspect?

[la bazzle]

Yeah stitched up :rof: Apologies to Newy Football, love your work gang

[The Hacker]

if anyone pulls out for reasons related to Covid then it's a 1-1 draw

no one is stupid or unethical enough to do that to throw a game - plus its counter productive - we only get 14 games, pulling out means you miss out entirely

Lucky it’s a year of friendlies and results don’t matter

[Nou Camp]

i don't see why clubs cant be given the option to reschedule a fixture
with no finals you could potentially miss out on the premiership simply because you played less games than the team in front of you

[namwob99]

Because it's junior football and we're less immune to covid than our senior footballing counterparts.

[The Hacker]

i don't see why clubs cant be given the option to reschedule a fixture
with no finals you could potentially miss out on the premiership simply because you played less games than the team in front of you

Because the federation don’t see it as a serious premiership this year they just wanted rego money

[riverboy]

Because the federation don’t see it as a serious premiership this year they just wanted rego money

Exactly, just put out some crappy competitions and take the cash. No finals is ridiculous.

[The Hacker]

Exactly, just put out some crappy competitions and take the cash. No finals is ridiculous.

Thy have a comp with 5 teams in 3rds that’s how serious they are taking it

[Sideline]

Thy have a comp with 5 teams in 3rds that’s how serious they are taking it

hahahah exactly what's worse is i think it's only a 4 team comp what a bloody joke of a competition

[Swanky]

What’s stopping clubs having a finals series once the season is over

[The Postman]

If they can fill all their youth teams they’ll be ahead of some current NewFM teams.

[Jardelsimage]

hahahah exactly what's worse is i think it's only a 4 team comp what a bloody joke of a competition

You know what, there are only 4 teams and its a bit of fun, giving those who otherwise would not have played. I don't think anyone is taking the 3rds games that seriously anyway.
The other two grades are 7 teams, due to pull outs, some early, one late, shit happens that's where we are now.
You should look at the lower divisions where 3rds play reggies in some games, a bit strange but hey they are getting a game.

In the end if you don't like the comp, how its run or anything else about it, just disappear, as i and many others are sick of the keyboard warriors on this page and other pages telling all how good they are, how wrongs things are, what a joke the federation is,
(side note its the not the federation who runs the comp we are in, its Zone league or community as its being known as now, run by Newcastle, Macquarie, Hunter Valley Associations) but i am sure you all knew that.

If you could better in running a comp in the mad days we are having stand up, be a man and tell us how you would/could do it better or refer back to my other point and just piss off.

cheers have a good weekend.

[la bazzle]

Azzurri v Cardiff at Cardiff rained out. Cardiff is soaked so had to happen

1-1 draws all round

Is covid all good this weekend? 😂

[The Hacker]

You know what, there are only 4 teams and its a bit of fun, giving those who otherwise would not have played. I don't think anyone is taking the 3rds games that seriously anyway.
The other two grades are 7 teams, due to pull outs, some early, one late, shit happens that's where we are now.
You should look at the lower divisions where 3rds play reggies in some games, a bit strange but hey they are getting a game.

In the end if you don't like the comp, how its run or anything else about it, just disappear, as i and many others are sick of the keyboard warriors on this page and other pages telling all how good they are, how wrongs things are, what a joke the federation is,
(side note its the not the federation who runs the comp we are in, its Zone league or community as its being known as now, run by Newcastle, Macquarie, Hunter Valley Associations) but i am sure you all knew that.

If you could better in running a comp in the mad days we are having stand up, be a man and tell us how you would/could do it better or refer back to my other point and just piss off.

cheers have a good weekend.

I don’t think many grades are taking it serious and in lower divisions Reggie’s playing 3rds is mind blowing. Clubs will take it serious if it was finals and make up games for washouts so it’s even.
That decision might of kept it a 10 Team comp. From what I hear 2 of the clubs didn’t want to put in all the effort for a comp with no finals an had there been finals the decision may have been to stay in the comp

[la bazzle]

Why can’t people disagree with the way a comps run or the way a federation /association is run? Feedback should be encouraged and welcomed

[Lofty]

Suns v Swansea
Firsts 4-3
Ressies 0-4

All age v Bellbird
3-2

[la bazzle]

Suns v Swansea
Firsts 4-3
Ressies 0-4

All age v Bellbird
3-2


I heard first grade was hectic with suns coming from 2-0 down, then 3-2 down. Sensational effort

[The Hacker]

Suns v Swansea
Firsts 4-3
Ressies 0-4

All age v Bellbird
3-2

Good result for the suns. Swansea were undefeated for over a year from memory

[Lofty]

I heard first grade was hectic with suns coming from 2-0 down, then 3-2 down. Sensational effort

Was a very entertaining game. 2-0 down early. 2-2 at HT.
Goal midway through second half kinda against the run of play with a back pass stuff up. Came back with two goals after that and hung on to win. Good game to watch, although Swansea wouldn’t have enjoyed it too much. Good result for the comp I guess!

[THEBIGCHEESE]

Was a very entertaining game. 2-0 down early. 2-2 at HT.
Goal midway through second half kinda against the run of play with a back pass stuff up. Came back with two goals after that and hung on to win. Good game to watch, although Swansea wouldn’t have enjoyed it too much. Good result for the comp I guess!


Popped in for a look. Reserve grade was one sided, Swansea looked very good. First was exciting with some quality goals being scored. Lots of chances, end to end, both teams tried hard and it was certainly entertaining.

[Haircut]

Would other clubs be interested in an unofficial finals series at the end of the season?

[The Hacker]

Would other clubs be interested in an unofficial finals series at the end of the season?

If someone breaks their leg are you paying their insurance. Playing with fire cause you will have no refs etc.
You started the season knowing there is no finals.

[Swanky]

If someone breaks their leg are you paying their insurance. Playing with fire cause you will have no refs etc.
You started the season knowing there is no finals.

You can run it as a summer Comp like the 6 a side comps
You can invite 11 a side teams

[Speedymetric]

You can run it as a summer Comp like the 6 a side comps
You can invite 11 a side teams

So you would have to pay another lot of rego to cover an unofficial semi final series that would not be recognised by anyone anyway?

[outsider]

So you would have to pay another lot of rego to cover an unofficial semi final series that would not be recognised by anyone anyway?

Unauthorised comp and certainly no referees

[Bremsstrahlung]

Devils advocate: what’s the difference between an organised preseason trial and an organised “post season trial match”?
Could the “process” be undertaken by clubs?
Excluding ground use and the argument “it hasn’t been done”.


Feel like most clubs and players will be keen to just put this season behind them as a write off. Good year to make some $$ off summer 6s, expect a lot of people to be interested in extending their season.

[Speedymetric]

The debate around playing a final series is actually quite interesting. In most major Worldwide football competitions there is no final series, it is first across the line. I realise they have other competitions & knockouts where they have finals. I also realise this is a shortened season with draws for washouts without replays & draws for Covid scares effecting table positions. I just think it's strange that here in Australia we are so ingrained with having a grand final winner in all sports.

[Haircut]

The debate around playing a final series is actually quite interesting. In most major Worldwide football competitions there is no final series, it is first across the line. I realise they have other competitions & knockouts where they have finals. I also realise this is a shortened season with draws for washouts without replays & draws for Covid scares effecting table positions. I just think it's strange that here in Australia we are so ingrained with having a grand final winner in all sports.

I think the main reason Australia has a Grand Final Culture is because there is no promotion/relegation in professional sport. Usually a team having a good season means either promotion or playing in a cup competition. Lacking that means comps with out and out leaders become stale given that without a post season there is nothing to play for. Given that ZPL has no promotion, unlike the leagues under it, a post season kind of gives the comp more value. Having said the comp is fairly even this year so it might be satisfying either way.

[Swanky]

Unauthorised comp and certainly no referees

It would be an authorised Comp with refs. The extra rego is minimal it’s just clubs make you pay extra to make money.
The only issue you would have to pay refs as the governing body won’t cover the refs

[The Hacker]

I think the main reason Australia has a Grand Final Culture is because there is no promotion/relegation in professional sport. Usually a team having a good season means either promotion or playing in a cup competition. Lacking that means comps with out and out leaders become stale given that without a post season there is nothing to play for. Given that ZPL has no promotion, unlike the leagues under it, a post season kind of gives the comp more value. Having said the comp is fairly even this year so it might be satisfying either way.

This is spot on

[la bazzle]

Rumours of a zone leagues preseason cup floating around, could be interesting given the lack of football this year

[outsider]

[QUOTE=Swanky;240863]It would be an authorised Comp with refs. The extra rego is minimal it’s just clubs make you pay extra to make money.
The only issue you would have to pay refs as the governing body won’t cover the refs[/QU

Who would be authorising this-cant see the association doing it-

[Swanky]

Who would be authorising this-cant see the association doing it-

NNSW will, they will take what ever they can at the moment in registration. Dont forget this will be in 10+ weeks time things will die down by then or we will all be locked up and the country will be ratshit.

[la bazzle]

History repeats itself 😂

3-2 Swansea over blues after blues 2-0 up and coasting. Almost exactly the same sequence of events as round 1, penalty included

Ressies
2-0 Azzurri
Thirds
1-1

[Jardelsimage]

Orange tigers v green tigers
reggies 2--1
1st 5--3
Orange tigers down 2-0 after 15mins, half time 3-2, then 4-2, then 5-2, then 5-3.
have to stop the leaking of shit goals in, but a wins a win.

[ForeverRed]

Orange tigers v green tigers
reggies 2--1
1st 5--3
Orange tigers down 2-0 after 15mins, half time 3-2, then 4-2, then 5-2, then 5-3.
have to stop the leaking shit goals in, but a wins a win.
Go the tangerine tigers

[Retro Jet]

Fri night @ Athfield
Cooks Hill v Beresfield
Res: C/Hill 3 v Beresfield 0 (3-0)
1st C/Hill 5 v Beresfield 1 (3-1)

[The Hacker]

Orange tigers v green tigers
reggies 2--1
1st 5--3
Orange tigers down 2-0 after 15mins, half time 3-2, then 4-2, then 5-2, then 5-3.
have to stop the leaking of shit goals in, but a wins a win.

What has happened at the Green Tigers. Who have they lost to become this poor. They are lucky they play Bero twice.

[Nou Camp]

What has happened at the Green Tigers. Who have they lost to become this poor. They are lucky they play Bero twice.

maybe lost the cheque book?

[Jardelsimage]

maybe lost the cheque book?

:popcorn:

[#fixsmithpark]

maybe lost the cheque book?

Put the cheque book away so they can pay overs for some old has been next year I reckon.

[Jardelsimage]

bero v Cardiff
3rds -1--3
reg 3--5
1st 1--4

[Jardelsimage]

cardiff v suns
reggies 1--2
1st 3--2

[The Hacker]

cardiff v suns
reggies 1--2
1st 3--2

Cardiff have a cracking year when it means nothing sums up their luck. Good bunch of lads that yo-yo up the table year to year and this year their up. Hopefully it’s the start of a solid few years for them

[Shere Khan]

Scores are a bit slow getting around.
Any updates?

[mefa1984]

Heard Swansea beat Mayfield 1-0 in both grades. Any truth to this?

[CHAMP]

Yes that is correct.

[The Hacker]

Of the 3 clubs not playing this year. Who do we think will struggle the most getting 3 grades and being competitive. On previous years you would say Warner’s Bay but I have a feeling Kotara will have a very tough year. I think players might of gone else where and might not return. There were coaching changes and issues in pre season that won’t of helped.
I think Dudley should be ok they were strong last year and no one going to play else where I think they will return strong.

[YerMate]

It will be difficult for all 3 clubs next year that didnt play this year, you would say.
Rumours around the grounds are, Dudley are in big trouble, the committee have all quit, Davo spent all the money and no silverware (Bhahahaha) and new coaching staff, when there is new coaching staff that's always difficult for at least a year or 2, especially after a year your players have had off, If anything they will be in the bottom 3 next year.

No matter who wins this year, congrats to that team. Well deserved.
But, the real winner this year is all 7 clubs that tried and made the effort for all the players to play, we'll done to you all.
So, everyone get out and support the clubs in the final weeks of the comp.
congrats to all the committees for making the efforts for the players to play and spectators to watch.
Let's bring on 2021.

[The Hacker]

It will be difficult for all 3 clubs next year that didnt play this year, you would say.
Rumours around the grounds are, Dudley are in big trouble, the committee have all quit, Davo spent all the money and no silverware (Bhahahaha) and new coaching staff, when there is new coaching staff that's always difficult for at least a year or 2, especially after a year your players have had off, If anything they will be in the bottom 3 next year.

No matter who wins this year, congrats to that team. Well deserved.
But, the real winner this year is all 7 clubs that tried and made the effort for all the players to play, we'll done to you all.
So, everyone get out and support the clubs in the final weeks of the comp.
congrats to all the committees for making the efforts for the players to play and spectators to watch.
Let's bring on 2021.

I hear that they have been training during the season and the new coach is the assistant from the previous year so not sure it’s huge changes.
I think 2021 will be a red hot comp with all players itching to play for something

[Nou Camp]

will these teams even be welcome straight back into ZPL for 2021

things may not be back to normal by early next year so no guarantee teams will be filling squads again

[The Hacker]

will these teams even be welcome straight back into ZPL for 2021

things may not be back to normal by early next year so no guarantee teams will be filling squads again

If by April we are still in the same situation god help us

[Jim]

If by April we are still in the same situation god help us

correct. we wont be out of this by then

[Lofty]

Suns v Azzuri
Firsts 6-3
Ressies 0-5

All age v cooks hill
2-0

[The Hacker]

Suns v Azzuri
Firsts 6-3
Ressies 0-5

All age v cooks hill
2-0

What happened the the mighty blues.
Is it true the Suns had a player sent off before half time

[Lofty]

What happened the the mighty blues.
Is it true the Suns had a player sent off before half time

Suns were up 3-1 and copped a red card (two yellows in the one incident). Was around 35th minute.

[The Hacker]

Suns were up 3-1 and copped a red card (two yellows in the one incident). Was around 35th minute.

Good result

[YerMate]

From what I seen the suns are in red hot form, lucky there isn't any finals this year. They're truly coming home with a wet sail.

Side note, how disrespectful is it that away teams representatives allow their players or supports to take their own alcohol to a away games. Clubs have liquor licenses and depend on the canteen revenue to pay for refs, line marking etc.
Should be club etiquette to respect the home team.
I noticed quite a few Azzurri spectators helping themselves to there own Eskys, when your at the best venue for food and drinks. Love the suns canteen those Kebapi Rolls are outstanding.
Keep up the good work suns.

[Jardelsimage]

[QUOTE=YerMate;241269]From what I seen the suns are in red hot form, lucky there isn't any finals this year. They're truly coming home with a wet sail.

There last 2 games were, loss to Cardiff, draw with Cookers, wet sail???

[Lofty]

[QUOTE=YerMate;241269]From what I seen the suns are in red hot form, lucky there isn't any finals this year. They're truly coming home with a wet sail.

There last 2 games were, loss to Cardiff, draw with Cookers, wet sail???

They must be drunk. No wet sails at the Suns. Far to inconsistent. Have had some good wins at home but losing every away game so far just not good enough.
Noting the incorrect score at Cardiff (3-0) it was actually 3-2. Swansea would hope that GD doesn't come into it.

[Lofty]

On another note. It was a rude shock to see the fixture for Suns v Mayfield had a time change (Res @ 3pm, Firsts @ 5pm). Zero notification from the federation and now expected to just suck it up and play at the new times. We have guys that work shift work and change their shifts to be able to play and now unable to do so. The federation have stuck their hands out to get the comp going this year and bent over whoever they want in the process.

[Jardelsimage]

about that score, spoke to them last week again, some sort of clitch in the system wont let them change it..

[The Hacker]

Gee the new boys on the block started the season telling us all of their domination and being ready for promotion.
They have been pretty quiet as the seasons gone on. Maybe discovering it’s a bigger jump than they think. Get the cheque book out boys clearly didn’t spend enough this year

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff v Cooks Hill

reg 1--1
1st 2--1

[MisplacedPasses]

So I'd had enough of the family today and thought why not, let's take a chance and see if I can avoid getting poked by a used needle in Mayfield while I watch abit if football. Turns out it was old boys day.... Lucky me, passionate Mayfield people to contend with....fml!

Suns gifted 3 goals, 2x pens and a GK howler. HT 3:0 suns

The only explanation of what happen next that I can think of is that the suns caught corona virus during the break and Absolutely bottled it.

Final score 4:3 to mayfield. Suns didn't even shake hands just walked off arguing between each other

[Shere Khan]

COVID comp or otherwise.
Swansea v Cardiff will be a game to watch this weekend.

[samcan]

So I'd had enough of the family today and thought why not, let's take a chance and see if I can avoid getting poked by a used needle in Mayfield while I watch abit if football. Turns out it was old boys day.... Lucky me, passionate Mayfield people to contend with....fml!

Suns gifted 3 goals, 2x pens and a GK howler. HT 3:0 suns

The only explanation of what happen next that I can think of is that the suns caught corona virus during the break and Absolutely bottled it.

Final score 4:3 to mayfield. Suns didn't even shake hands just walked off arguing between each other

Arrogant winners sore losers since for ever

[Negative Police]

Today's scores?

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff v Swansea
3rds 1--1
res 5--2
1st 3--2
big day for the tigers especially in the lower grades, 14 players out today, doubling up in reggies, backs to the wall shit to beat the the leaders and i must say pretty easily in the end.
boom tigers.

[Negative Police]

Cardiff v Swansea
3rds 1--1
res 5--2
1st 3--2
big day for the tigers especially in the lower grades, 14 players out today, doubling up in reggies, backs to the wall shit to beat the the leaders and i must say pretty easily in the end.
boom tigers.

wow. tangerine army

[salmon]

Cooks Hill vs Azzurri
1sts: 1 - 4
Res: 0 - 2

[Negative Police]

Cooks Hill vs Azzurri
1sts: 1 - 4
Res: 0 - 2

Telling result

[The Hacker]

Cardiff v Swansea
3rds 1--1
res 5--2
1st 3--2
big day for the tigers especially in the lower grades, 14 players out today, doubling up in reggies, backs to the wall shit to beat the the leaders and i must say pretty easily in the end.
boom tigers.

What a result good effort from everyone’s favourite Tigers

[Jim]

NCC Park upgrades - Smith Park No 1 - 3

Smith Park to optimise field layout and improve provision for cricket, football and touch/ Oztag

Incorporate upgrading of fields and amenities, and installation of lighting.

No grandstand or tap?

[Lofty]

Any neutrals at Swansea today?

[mge61]

Any neutrals at Swansea today?

Any results from Connelly Park.

[Jardelsimage]

Azzurri v Cardiff

3rds: 2-0 azzurri score two in the first 2 mins, thats how it stayed.
res: 0-2 a couple of Azzurri players backing up.
1st: 3-3 Cardiff didn't play real well, Azzurri score with a 40m lob to square the game with the last practically the last kick of the game.

Swansea and the Suns have a 1all draw.
The good Tigers take the premiership.

[The Hacker]

Hats off to Cardiff for their season. No one had them winning at the start of the year so great effort lads. I hope for their sake this is the start of a good run cause previous seasons they yo yo with a good season then a relegation battle and on.
Good bunch of blokes and I dare say a few beers were had this weekend

[Jardelsimage]

Hats off to Cardiff for their season. No one had them winning at the start of the year so great effort lads. I hope for their sake this is the start of a good run cause previous seasons they yo yo with a good season then a relegation battle and on.
Good bunch of blokes and I dare say a few beers were had this weekend

Thanks Hack
just a few drinks and i dont think the yo-yo problem will be there moving forward, everyone staying and a few coming in and back.

[The Hacker]

Thanks Hack
just a few drinks and i dont think the yo-yo problem will be there moving forward, everyone staying and a few coming in and back.

Mate great news for the club and the comp

[The Hacker]

How are Kotara, Warner’s Bay and Dudley coming together after missing this year

[Alton]

how are kotara, warner’s bay and dudley coming together after missing this year

kotwardud

[Shere Khan]

🤦😂

[The Hacker]

Any truth to the rumour that Kotara South are struggling for numbers and looking to drop back a division. I hope this isn’t the case

[JSom]

Hats off to Cardiff for their season. No one had them winning at the start of the year so great effort lads. I hope for their sake this is the start of a good run cause previous seasons they yo yo with a good season then a relegation battle and on.
Good bunch of blokes and I dare say a few beers were had this weekend

Yes you are right. This season has been very difficult. Honestly, I don't know how the current mess didn't knock the athletes down. For many people, the nervous system cannot handle it.

[The Hacker]

Any truth to the rumour that Kotara South are struggling for numbers and looking to drop back a division. I hope this isn’t the case

Someone know anything