2021 Zone League 1 thread

[boz-monaut]

discussion here

[amishpanda]

Wallsend FC's super intense preseason fitness regime kicks off on Wednesday 13th January (6pm) at Cook Park for all those interested in coming along for an obligation free post-Xmas run.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

We received word yesterday that Maryland Fletcher wont be participating in 2021.
Now a 9 team comp.

[The Hacker]

We received word yesterday that Maryland Fletcher wont be participating in 2021.
Now a 9 team comp.

Such a big area to draw from and junior base is massive. How’s that happen

[sammydog]

Such a big area to draw from and junior base is massive. How’s that happen

Maybe if the Zone League had junior development, the kids might feed through, but it doesn't so a junior base doesn't guarantee numbers in the squad.

[onlooker]

Sadly it’s an all too common trend with zone league teams, teams start off strong with a really good core group of players, but when it comes to calling up players to help fill in for the lower grades they look towards players to get results rather then young players to blood into the system. I have been involved in 3 clubs that had this problem, two have since folded. The gap between the seniors and the older juniors is to big at some clubs and it comes to the front when the core group get older and move on no one is coming through to fill the ranks.

[Wandering]

Minmi FC are looking for a few more trial games this year for our 2 grades. We are available any Sunday through March and can host or travel, anyone interested send me a message.

[riverboy]

We received word yesterday that Maryland Fletcher wont be participating in 2021.
Now a 9 team comp.

I blame the recent trends of players that have No Loyalty to their clubs. Players change clubs far too often, it's getting ridiculous.
We judge our professional teams of not showing enough fight, but really why don't players stand up and show some fight for their clubs.
This year Maryland Fletcher, Raymond Terrace and Jesmond have fallen. All reasonably successful clubs that have had a couple of tough years. But too often players these days appear to walk out on the club when things get tough. Guess what? Not everyone can win. Instead of players leaving why don't they try to improve their club? Or is that too hard?
It's becoming a worrying and ridiculous trend. As for these mercenaries, why do clubs chase them? They are only going to piss off anyway. I think anymore clubs then 3 for a player locally to play for is just getting ridiculous, unless you are moving well up the ladder.

[Jardelsimage]

I blame the recent trends of players that have No Loyalty to their clubs. Players change clubs far too often, it's getting ridiculous.
We judge our professional teams of not showing enough fight, but really why don't players stand up and show some fight for their clubs.
This year Maryland Fletcher, Raymond Terrace and Jesmond have fallen. All reasonably successful clubs that have had a couple of tough years. But too often players these days appear to walk out on the club when things get tough. Guess what? Not everyone can win. Instead of players leaving why don't they try to improve their club? Or is that too hard?
It's becoming a worrying and ridiculous trend. As for these mercenaries, why do clubs chase them? They are only going to piss off anyway. I think anymore clubs then 3 for a player locally to play for is just getting ridiculous, unless you are moving well up the ladder.

Maybe you start by looking at the cause, coaches are employed and do what ever they think they need to win comps, which includes hiring the mercenaries.
you offer a player cash of course they are going to take it.
The blame rests i think solely with the coach and committee who provide the $$$$.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Things change. People have a limited time playing this game because of work, family, their bodies and priorities. There’s no point playing somewhere you don’t enjoy for whatever reason.

Sometimes people just aren’t on the same page.
If a player enjoys their time at training and playing, they will likely stay. Results, teammates and committee are big things imo. If all of those are good, then you’ll retain the players you want. The ones that leave will be leaving for opportunities or money or to play with other mates.

It’s like relationship advice, don’t chase somebody that doesn’t want you. Be the best club you can be, and you’ll attract good people.

[SMFC Phoenix]

South Maitland Phoenix is looking to fill a void in our trials schedule. Is anyone able to host us for both grades on Saturday 20th February (next weekend). We will be looking to bring 2 or 3 teams to allow our 16s to have a run too, but ideally 2 games only.

Please email president@southmaitlandfc.com.au or coaching@southmaitlandfc.com.au

Many thanks, and best of luck for the season!

[Captain_Carl]

If you are playing in Zone League 1 your aim for the season should be to be playing Northern League 1 next season. It’s all about having a winning mindset and not being content with mediocrity.

[Johnno]

If you are playing in Zone League 1 your aim for the season should be to be playing Northern League 1 next season. It’s all about having a winning mindset and not being content with mediocrity.

That’s a massive jump especially with Northerns criteria of having 7 teams. Surely they should be aiming for ZPL first.

[Captain_Carl]

That’s a massive jump especially with Northerns criteria of having 7 teams. Surely they should be aiming for ZPL first.

Shoot for the moon my friend and if you don’t reach it you will still be amongst the stars.

[rod]

Shoot for the moon my friend and if you don’t reach it you will still be amongst the stars.

stars are higher than the moon tho

[Captain_Carl]

stars are higher than the moon tho

True, I always thought that saying was flawed.

[The Hacker]

How did the Wethers go against Kotara. Surely there was some spice with the Kotara’s new coach snd his old club

[rod]

must have been a shitfight on that long grass

[Robbery]

Not wrong with the grass - everyone had very heavy legs yesterday! (and a fair few sunburns too ha) Wasn't the easiest ground to play on for sure and the ball held up a lot which caused plenty of havoc.

Thirds 5-1 Wethers
Reserves 3-2 Kotara
Firsts 4-1 Wethers

[Jardelsimage]

CCFC looking for trials on weekend 27th/28th March and Saturday 10th April.

PM me if your able.

[ForeverRed]

CCFC looking for trials on weekend 27th/28th March and Saturday 10th march.

PM me if your able.
10th March 2022 😂

[Soccer Player]

Yo, defender here looking for a game in zone league this year, anyone still after players?

[reddevil17]

Any thoughts from the clubs on the new substitution rules for 3rds? Seems ridiculous

[Swanky]

Any thoughts from the clubs on the new substitution rules for 3rds? Seems ridiculous
Yes very stupid

[rod]

seems like a fine idea to me what's the problem? are we a serious competition or what? there's a reason top level football doesn't have interchange...

[The Hacker]

seems like a fine idea to me what's the problem? are we a serious competition or what? there's a reason top level football doesn't have interchange...

I think the rule has come in purely to stop rorting in semis. Where teams previously had stacked there bench and inside 5min have made subs to put the higher graded player on. This makes it a bit harder to do if you have a limit on subs

[Lofty]

Any thoughts from the clubs on the new substitution rules for 3rds? Seems ridiculous

What is the new rule?

[rod]

What is the new rule?

from memory i think it's 3 changes in the 1st half, 4 at halftime and 3 in the 2nd... but someone correct me if i'm wrong

[Jardelsimage]

from memory i think it's 3 changes in the 1st half, 4 at halftime and 3 in the 2nd... but someone correct me if i'm wrong

doesn't matter the sub rule is shit anyway, bring it back to normal substitution rule just allow 4 subs in 3rds, normal rule in reggies and 1st, could even have 5 for the pussy's, but once your off, your off.

[riverboy]

from memory i think it's 3 changes in the 1st half, 4 at halftime and 3 in the 2nd... but someone correct me if i'm wrong
It's actually 2 in the first half, 4 at half-time and 2 in the second half.

[Kicktheball]

Any bold predictions for the season?

We have new comers Barnsley and also Nelson Bay who have replaced suburbs?!

Should be a cracking season

[WFC_ZL]

New Lambton v Wallsend

3rds: 2-5
Ressies: 6-0
1st Grade: 2-4

[Robbery]

Merewether vs Barnsley

3rds 0-1
Res 0-1
1st 5-4

[Swanky]

Olympic v Westlakes

1st 0-2
Res 3-0
3rd 9-0

[dan]

Any results from the Stocko v Bay game?

[onlooker]

Any results from the Stocko v Bay game?
Their Facebook says
3rds 6-0 Stockton
Res 0-0
1st 1-1

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Nelson Bay

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

[Robbery]

Olympic vs merewether
3rd 2-0
Res 3-0
1st 1-2

[Kicktheball]

Barnsley v Stocko

1st- 3-0 stocko
2nds- 2-2
3rds- 3-0 Barnsley

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

New Lambton v Uni
1st: 3-1 NLFC
Res: 1-0 NLFC
3rds: 2-0 Uni

[WFC_ZL]

Stockton v Wallsend

3rds: 2-8
Ressies: 0-0
1st Grade: 0-4

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Westlakes v New Lambton

1st: 6-1 NLFC
Res: 9-0 NLFC
3rds: 4-0 NLFC

Shoutout to the Westlakes crew. Really welcoming group and the pitch and facilities out there are a credit to their committee. Thoroughly good stuff.

[Sir]

Stockton v Wallsend

3rds: 2-8
Ressies: 0-0
1st Grade: 0-4

Was there 4 red cards? If so, what happened?

[holding_midfield]

Was there 4 red cards? If so, what happened?

First 3 due to a bit of a stink (2 Stocko 1 Wallsend)

Then another for Stocko on half time for a foul off the ball.

Stocko did well with only eight second half.

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Uni

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

[reddevil17]

Merewether Advance vs New Lambton

3rds
3-0
Res
3-4
Firsts
1-1

[Swanky]

Olympic v Stockton

3rd 2-1
Res 4-1
1st 4-0

[ICEBERG10]

Westlakes vs Nelson Bay
1st 4-2
Res 1-4
Thirds Westlakes forfeit

[Robbery]

Merewether vs Nelson bay
3rds 5-0
Res 1-0
1sts 4-1

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Barnsley v New Lambton
1st: 4-0 NLFC
Res: 7-0 NLFC
3rds: 1-0 Barnsley

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Merewether

3rds: 3-4
Ressies: 4-7
1st Grade: 2-2

[Swanky]

New Lambton v Olympic
3rd 2-1
Res 2-0
1st 2-6

[WFC_ZL]

Barnsley v Wallsend

3rds: 5-0
Ressies: 3-4
1st Grade: 2-3

[Robbery]

Merewether vs Uni
3rd 1-0
Res 0-1
1st 2-0

[Swanky]

Olympic v Nelson Bay
3rd 4-0
Res 1-0
1st 1-2

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Newcastle Olympic

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

[Robbery]

Westlakes vs Merewether
3rd 1-4
Res 1-0
1st 1-2

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Stockton v New Lambton
1st: 3-2 New Lambton
Res: 1-1
3rds: 2-0 New Lambton

[Robbery]

Merewether vs Stockton
3rd 2-1
Res 2-0
1st 1-0

[Bulldogs 1962]

Barnsley vs Westlakes
3rds 8-0
Res 2-2
1st 1-2

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v New Lambton

3rds: 3-3
Ressies: 0-5
1st Grade: 4-5

[Robbery]

Barnsley vs merewether
3rds 2-1
Res 1-2
1st 2-2

[WFC_ZL]

Nelson Bay v Wallsend

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

[Robbery]

Merewether vs Olympic
3rds 1-2
Res 1-3
1st 2-1

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Uni FC v New Lambton
1st: 1-0 New Lambton
Res: 3-0 New Lambton
3rds: 2-1 New Lambton

[Kicktheball]

Top 4 is pretty much wrapped up in my opinion. Those four teams will make the finals in firsts

[outsider]

Does anyone know why games at Alder Park are off on Saturday

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Stockton

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

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Does anyone know why games at Alder Park are off on Saturday

Games postponed due to COVID impact on the Westlakes lads and their capacity to field teams.

[WFC_ZL]

Uni v Wallsend

3rds: 3-3
Ressies: 8-1
1st Grade: 1-1

[Robbery]

New Lambton vs merewether at the tafe
3rd 1-5
Res 5-2
1st 3-1 (included a ball going in stop in a puddle a yard out from the goal - only seen that in videos till today)

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Westlakes

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

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

New Lambton v Barnsley
1sts: 3-2 Barnsley
Res: 2-0 New Lambton
3rds: 4-1 New Lambton

Quick shoutout to Nick and everyone at Barnsley for their assistance in getting this game on. They really went above and beyond and everyone at the Eagles is uber grateful. Tough year for the Bulldogs, but they have some quite impressive spirit and some good foundations for the future. Thanks again fellas.

[Robbery]

Bay vs merewether
3rds 1-2
Res 1-1
1st 0-1

[Robbery]

Merewether vs Wallsend
3rd 1-0
Res 2-1
1st 2-2

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

New Lambton v Westlakes (rescheduled COVID'd fixture)
1st Grade: 4-3 New Lambton
Res Grade: 3-0 New Lambton
3rd Grade: 4-0 New Lambton

Shoutout to Westlakes this week for hosting the lower grade...Massively appreciated!


New Lambton v Olympic
1st Grade : 7-1 New Lambton
Res Grade: 1-0 New Lambton
3rd Grade: 2-1 Olympic

[WFC_ZL]

Wallsend v Barnsley

3rds: 3-0
Ressies: 2-2
1st Grade: 8-0

[Robbery]

Uni vs merewether
3rds 3-1
Res 1-0
1st 2-2

[Johnno]

Season has been cancelled.

[Jardelsimage]

FYI people

The Joint ZFL Panel extends its best to your Club Members and wish them the safest and best through this crazy lockdown situation.

The Joint ZFL Panel, have taken in account all the possible scenarios that had an effect on the conclusion of the ZFL season; we thank you for your patience and understanding during the on/off end to the 2021 season.

The decision is to recognise Premiers, Club Champions, Golden Boot with the outcome regards P & R that there will be no Promotion nor Relegation applied for the 2022 season, each Club will be reinstated into the Division held in 2021.
In addition we have decided to hold onto Match Bonuses for 2021 and apply and financial package that your Club would have received to the Nomination Fee for your Division in 2022; any negative gap between 2022 Fee and 2021 Bonus will be invoiced to you early next year; any positive difference will be either banked into your club nominated account or held as a credit against future invoiced costs e.g. Referee Match Fees.

The ability to either present or have awards collected is an issue at this time of lock down; we will inform you of a suitable solution once we have the Medals etc, on how to collect or we can deliver near-by to assist.


All the best stay safe.



Regards,

Russell Henry
Chief Executive Officer

[Captain_Carl]

Bump