2024 Zone League 1

[Jardelsimage]

Upset in first grade?

yep, played like shit and that's what you get.

[The Hacker]

Ok debate over Hexham is the worst ground in the comp. Is it the only ground washed out in town

[Halligooner]

Ok debate over Hexham is the worst ground in the comp. Is it the only ground washed out in town

Both Hexham & Islington were washed out

[Zonal Marking]

Both Hexham & Islington were washed out

You are kidding right? There are actually grounds in the comp called out today? Embarrassing for the clubs associated with these venues.

[matjpacker]

I would be thinking it should be more embarrassing for Newcastle Council, they own the grounds, they manage the grounds, they are ultimately responsible as to whether grounds end up with drainage or not.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

You are kidding right? There are actually grounds in the comp called out today? Embarrassing for the clubs associated with these venues.

Are you suggesting the clubs are at fault for water logged grounds? You are a ding bat.

[straightred88]

I would be thinking it should be more embarrassing for Newcastle Council, they own the grounds, they manage the grounds, they are ultimately responsible as to whether grounds end up with drainage or not.

Exactly and they are a joke!

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff v Kotara
3rds 2-1
res 4-4
1st 2-3
very eventful day, more red cards than yellows, 7 all up.

Ground held up pretty good in the end

[riverboy]

Cardiff v Kotara
3rds 2-1
res 4-4
1st 2-3
very eventful day, more red cards than yellows, 7 all up.

Ground held up pretty good in the end

Just another day at cardiff!!!

[riverboy]

You are kidding right? There are actually grounds in the comp called out today? Embarrassing for the clubs associated with these venues.

Worst call ever.

[Swanky]

I would be thinking it should be more embarrassing for Newcastle Council, they own the grounds, they manage the grounds, they are ultimately responsible as to whether grounds end up with drainage or not.

The reason Islington was out this weekend was because NCC in there wisdom decided to cut the grass on Friday morning this left massive tyre maks thru the waterlogged cricket pitch and both goal mouths. Zone league players were there most of the morning to repair the damage for mid week games, which will most likely be moved due to the damage.

[straightred88]

The reason Islington was out this weekend was because NCC in there wisdom decided to cut the grass on Friday morning this left massive tyre maks thru the waterlogged cricket pitch and both goal mouths. Zone league players were there most of the morning to repair the damage for mid week games, which will most likely be moved due to the damage.

Wow - they sook on and threaten clubs with fines for any damage from playing on grounds and they do that.

[ZLWB]

Wow - they sook on and threaten clubs with fines for any damage from playing on grounds and they do that.
That?s rank. Heavy machinery shouldn?t be anywhere near a waterlogged pitch.
3 volunteers with mowers and an hour could mow the pitch and prevent this sort of crap.

[The Hacker]

The reason Islington was out this weekend was because NCC in there wisdom decided to cut the grass on Friday morning this left massive tyre maks thru the waterlogged cricket pitch and both goal mouths. Zone league players were there most of the morning to repair the damage for mid week games, which will most likely be moved due to the damage.

That sums up NCC absolute joke. You feel for a club when your dealing with stupid like that

[Nou Camp]

Warners Bay vs Suns
1sts 1-4
Res 1-4
3rds 2-4

[magician]

Dudley westlakes
3rds 15-0
Res 8-0
1st 4-1

[The Hacker]

Dudley westlakes
3rds 15-0
Res 8-0
1st 4-1

Jesus. Did they have a full team in 3rds

[Jim]

Just another day at cardiff!!!

This grub still crying over the mighty Cardiff. :rof: Get some counselling girlfriend

[riverboy]

This grub still crying over the mighty Cardiff. :rof: Get some counselling girlfriend

Don't make yourself look any more of an idiot. You probably got one of the reds

[Jardelsimage]

Don't make yourself look any more of an idiot. You probably got one of the reds

not one of mine River, just saying...

[Zonal Marking]

Westlakes Thirds being beaten 15-0

Minmi Thirds forfeiting their match

It’s a shame seeing this and definitely not good for the competition.

[Thomas477]

Westlakes Thirds being beaten 15-0

Minmi Thirds forfeiting their match

It’s a shame seeing this and definitely not good for the competition.

BuT wE nEeD tO hAvE tHrEe GrAdEs……

[Jim]

BuT wE nEeD tO hAvE tHrEe GrAdEs……

but the sky would fall in :rof:

[Jim]

Don't make yourself look any more of an idiot. You probably got one of the reds

hahaha. this princess with his river of tears. get off the tit, mums had enough lolol

[WWFC25]

Jesus. Did they have a full team in 3rds

Bare 11 with our RM drawing the short straw and going in goals. Gassed out but still disappointed in ourselves it went into double digits.

Ressies had myself drawing the short straw and going between the sticks, once again disappointed it blew out.

Firsts was tight game 1-1 after 60 minutes and then we imploded a little. Glad we put in a shift and hopefully doing so again in future rounds will get us some results.

[riverboy]

hahaha. this princess with his river of tears. get off the tit, mums had enough lolol

But your mum keeps calling me back, she enjoys it too much.

[433Footy]

Mayfield v Dudley first
0-1

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff v Westlakes
3rds 8-0
res 5-0

[The Postman]

but the sky would fall in :rof:

Who would run the BBQ! Won't somebody please think of the sausages!

[Zonal Marking]

BuT wE nEeD tO hAvE tHrEe GrAdEs??

Well from what I have seen so far 10 of the 12 clubs have been able to field competent 3rd grade teams all season so why would you get rid of it entirely because 2 clubs are struggling to keep up?

[Jardelsimage]

Well from what I have seen so far 10 of the 12 clubs have been able to field competent 3rd grade teams all season so why would you get rid of it entirely because 2 clubs are struggling to keep up?

isn't it 21 out of 23? or is something happening in ZL2 we don't know about..

[Zonal Marking]

isn't it 21 out of 23? or is something happening in ZL2 we don't know about..

As far as I am aware there are only 12 teams in ZL1. If the teams in ZL2 are also filling out their squads then that is great news and just adds more credence to keeping 3rd grade as part of the set up.

[Lofty]

To be fair and with all respect. Out of the 12 clubs in ZL1, Westlakes and Minmi are going to find it harder than most to attract players there simply due to their geographical location. They are always going to be a bit more disadvantaged to bolster a strong squad at the best of times. So you only need to throw in a few injuries to the top end of their squads and they will be stretched. Third grade will always feel that the worst as players shift up. It also sounds like Westlakes are having outfield players in both thirds and ressies which I'm sure all clubs have experienced before and can understand it's an extremely difficult situation to be in.
I don't think it's fair to sling shit at them for having tough results against what is becoming a much stronger third grade squad than what we have seen in quite some time, probably ever.

People can laugh about the whole bbq third grade joke as much as they want. But I think the majority are coping and in favour of keeping it that way.

[Zonal Marking]

To be fair and with all respect. Out of the 12 clubs in ZL1, Westlakes and Minmi are going to find it harder than most to attract players there simply due to their geographical location. They are always going to be a bit more disadvantaged to bolster a strong squad at the best of times. So you only need to throw in a few injuries to the top end of their squads and they will be stretched. Third grade will always feel that the worst as players shift up. It also sounds like Westlakes are having outfield players in both thirds and ressies which I'm sure all clubs have experienced before and can understand it's an extremely difficult situation to be in.
I don't think it's fair to sling shit at them for having tough results against what is becoming a much stronger third grade squad than what we have seen in quite some time, probably ever.

People can laugh about the whole bbq third grade joke as much as they want. But I think the majority are coping and in favour of keeping it that way.

Definitely not meaning any disrespect to the likes of Westlakes and Minmi and I realise they face unique circumstances that others clubs dont have to deal with as much. However I am just pointing out that it would be a shame to cut down the squad numbers of the majority of clubs in the league just so a couple of struggling ones are able to keep up.

[Lofty]

Definitely not meaning any disrespect to the likes of Westlakes and Minmi and I realise they face unique circumstances that others clubs dont have to deal with as much. However I am just pointing out that it would be a shame to cut down the squad numbers of the majority of clubs in the league just so a couple of struggling ones are able to keep up.

No, I agree with you. My post wasn't really in reply to you. More so the previous posts.

I am very much in favour of clubs remaining with three grades and I feel overall across the board it is a better outcome.

[Zonal Marking]

No, I agree with you. My post wasn't really in reply to you. More so the previous posts.

I am very much in favour of clubs remaining with three grades and I feel overall across the board it is a better outcome.

Maybe the answer is to make ZL2 a two grade competition. Clubs like Minmi & Westlakes would flourish in this set up but if you have ambition like a Croatia you can put the foundations of a third grade team in place maybe through the all age competition and have them ready to step up the following season in ZL1.

This would also put a bit of fear in the relegation race for clubs in ZL1 as you desperately won?t want to be demoted and have to cut a third of your squad.

Not sure what the current set up is but I would have last in ZL1 go straight down. First in ZL2 go straight up. And then a playoff maybe over two legs between 2nd bottom ZL1 verse 2nd in ZL2

[straightred88]

To be fair and with all respect. Out of the 12 clubs in ZL1, Westlakes and Minmi are going to find it harder than most to attract players there simply due to their geographical location. They are always going to be a bit more disadvantaged to bolster a strong squad at the best of times. So you only need to throw in a few injuries to the top end of their squads and they will be stretched. Third grade will always feel that the worst as players shift up. It also sounds like Westlakes are having outfield players in both thirds and ressies which I'm sure all clubs have experienced before and can understand it's an extremely difficult situation to be in.
I don't think it's fair to sling shit at them for having tough results against what is becoming a much stronger third grade squad than what we have seen in quite some time, probably ever.

People can laugh about the whole bbq third grade joke as much as they want. But I think the majority are coping and in favour of keeping it that way.

Disagree - both Westlakes and Minmi have big areas to draw from.

[WWFC25]

Disagree - both Westlakes and Minmi have big areas to draw from.

You are entitled to your opinion but you are unbelievably wrong.

As someone who has lived in the area and played for the club for 25 years we don?t have a big area to draw from.

We have a hub of 3 suburbs to get children from

After that everything suburb/school is based around Toronto Awaba FC to the north and Southern Lakes/Morisset/Central Coast leagues to the south.

I cannot speak for Minmi but they do seem to be in complete no mans land, however only they could tell.

[straightred88]

You are entitled to your opinion but you are unbelievably wrong.

As someone who has lived in the area and played for the club for 25 years we don?t have a big area to draw from.

We have a hub of 3 suburbs to get children from

After that everything suburb/school is based around Toronto Awaba FC to the north and Southern Lakes/Morisset/Central Coast leagues to the south.

I cannot speak for Minmi but they do seem to be in complete no mans land, however only they could tell.

You can look further than Rathmines for players you know lol

[Lofty]

You can look further than Rathmines for players you know lol

I think they know that, but the reality is exactly what I said, and that it is 'harder' to attract players to go there. Yes you can try and sign players from all over Newcastle, but you are being a bit delusional if you think geographic location doesn't come into play when you are talking about where you train once or twice a week mid week after work and then every second weekend. The inner city clubs have a much bigger advantage.

[Incognito mosquito]

I think they know that, but the reality is exactly what I said, and that it is 'harder' to attract players to go there. Yes you can try and sign players from all over Newcastle, but you are being a bit delusional if you think geographic location doesn't come into play when you are talking about where you train once or twice a week mid week after work and then every second weekend. The inner city clubs have a much bigger advantage.

This is common sense thanks lofty.

We do have players that reside outside of rathmines/Toronto but they generally have ties to the club from juniors. Rarely does a player who lives in Newcastle/east side of the lake look to travel 30+ mins twice a week to train in a remoteish area when they can play for their local club in the same or higher league. It?s nothing new for us and is not an excuse just a reality of the situation.

Anyways the clash of the round is on this weekend with the 2 powerhouse clubs Westlakes v Minmi. If anyone on here wants to come out and watch 3rd graders cook sausages and give your thoughts on how our 2 clubs can be better managed do come along.

[Lofty]

This is common sense thanks lofty.

We do have players that reside outside of rathmines/Toronto but they generally have ties to the club from juniors. Rarely does a player who lives in Newcastle/east side of the lake look to travel 30+ mins twice a week to train in a remoteish area when they can play for their local club in the same or higher league. It?s nothing new for us and is not an excuse just a reality of the situation.

Anyways the clash of the round is on this weekend with the 2 powerhouse clubs Westlakes v Minmi. If anyone on here wants to come out and watch 3rd graders cook sausages and give your thoughts on how our 2 clubs can be better managed do come along.

Common sense isn't very common around here...

Sounds like a cracking day really. If it wasn't for other footballing commitments, I'd be there to sample the bbq treats and enjoy the clash.

[Lofty]

Cardiff v Suns first casualty of the weekend

[The Hacker]

Cardiff v Suns first casualty of the weekend

Ain?t no one getting on this weekend

[ZLWB]

Here we go again. This weather is getting old.
Midweek games are a pain. I know it can’t be avoided, but when you sign up it’s knowing that there’ll be a couple of games you probably won’t get to, then the rain starts and everything goes to shite

[The Hacker]

Here we go again. This weather is getting old.
Midweek games are a pain. I know it can?t be avoided, but when you sign up it?s knowing that there?ll be a couple of games you probably won?t get to, then the rain starts and everything goes to shite

Did Warners Bay v Dudley get on this week?

[Jonka]

Did Warners Bay v Dudley get on this week?

3rds Dudley 2-1 W Bay
Res Dudley 2-1
1st Dudley 4-0
The Bay seem to be struggling at the moment

[Avocadomexican]

Proper battle for the relegation out at speers point tonight in that weather. 3-2 Azzuri

[The Hacker]

Proper battle for the relegation out at speers point tonight in that weather. 3-2 Azzuri

Any other games this mid week

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Kotara 1-3 Olympic

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Uni 1-3 Cardiff
Minmi 2-1 Swansea
Azzurri 4-0 Westlakes
Suns 4-1 Olympic
Warners Bay 2-2 Mayfield
Dudley 3-1 Kotara

[Alton]

Uni 1-3 Cardiff
Minmi 2-1 Swansea
Azzurri 4-0 Westlakes
Suns 4-1 Olympic
Warners Bay 2-2 Mayfield
Dudley 3-1 Kotara

Tips this weekend
All washouts

[magician]

Tips this weekend
All washouts

Predicted <1mm of rain Saturday and Sunday
If all games don?t get on then it?s embarrassing

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Predicted <1mm of rain Saturday and Sunday
If all games don?t get on then it?s embarrassing

Besides Minmi and Hexham, it will be action a plenty one must believe.

[WWFC25]

Besides Minmi and Hexham, it will be action a plenty one must believe.

As predicted Hexham is washed out so Azzurri vs Westlakes is a no go.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

As predicted Hexham is washed out so Azzurri vs Westlakes is a no go.

That?s a shame. Praying for the weather gods to look after everyone for the second half of the season.

[ZLWB]

Great to see some of the weekend results.
Kotara bounced after a midweek loss and the Suns against Olympic game was epic. It had red cards, great goals, and one very ordinary goal if you’re a Suns supporter. End to end, relentless pressure, and some silky skills from both teams.
Bay way too good today vs a Mayfield team that doesn’t seem to have found its mojo

[Gelato]

Suns vs Azzurri
First grade 7-0

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Half way through the year, the proof is in the pudding Dudley and Suns have out grown this comp. Time to push up.

[Lofty]

Half way through the year, the proof is in the pudding Dudley and Suns have out grown this comp. Time to push up.

There is not one club that's halfway through. Kotara are less than a third of the way through. Don't forget that if Kotara win their games in hand, then they will be outright first.
If Uni beat Suns this weekend, then they would be 2 points off top spot.
Olympic are up there with games in hand.

There are plenty of games to be played, I'm not sure how you have seen a divide here to be honest.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

There is not one club that's halfway through. Kotara are less than a third of the way through. Don't forget that if Kotara win their games in hand, then they will be outright first.
If Uni beat Suns this weekend, then they would be 2 points off top spot.
Olympic are up there with games in hand.

There are plenty of games to be played, I'm not sure how you have seen a divide here to be honest.

Fair argument in regards to games played.

Look at goal difference. Suns have destroyed every team they have played besides Olympic and Dudley. You cannot include Minmi, I was informed most of the first team squad was absent.

Similar scenario for Dudley, multiple blow out results.

No other teams dominate with such ease other than the two above. From my stand point, it?s time for more of a challenge with the quality of roster for both. 7-0 isn?t beneficial for either team.

[ForeverRed]

Fair argument in regards to games played.


Look at goal difference. Suns have destroyed every team they have played besides Olympic and Dudley. You cannot include Minmi, I was informed most of the first team squad was absent.

Similar scenario for Dudley, multiple blow out results.

No other teams dominate with such ease other than the two above. From my stand point, it?s time for more of a challenge with the quality of roster for both. 7-0 isn?t beneficial for either team.

Dudley certainly didn?t dominate on Sunday going down 1 nil, where?s your logic

[Alton]

Dudley certainly didn?t dominate on Sunday going down 1 nil, where?s your logic

One of them will throw off to avoid promotion

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Dudley certainly didn?t dominate on Sunday going down 1 nil, where?s your logic

?Similar scenario for Dudley?

They have flogged most teams they have played, with the exception of a couple of results.

[Wandering]

Minmi VS Warners Bay catch up games

Thirds 2-4
Ressies 2-1
Firsts 0-5

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Minmi 0-7 Kotara
Suns 5-1 Uni
Azzurri 2-2 Swansea
Olympic 2-2 Mayfield
Dudley 4-1 Cardiff
Warners Bay 6-0 Westlakes

[Jardelsimage]

Minmi 0-7 Kotara
Suns 5-1 Uni
Azzurri 2-2 Swansea
Olympic 2-2 Mayfield
Dudley 4-1 Cardiff
Warners Bay 6-0 Westlakes

at least 2 of these games will not get on, guess which ones ???

[Alton]

at least 2 of these games will not get on, guess which ones ???

Uhhhhhmmmm

[Jardelsimage]

Uhhhhhmmmm

lets make that at least 3 now, maybe 4

[ZLWB]

Groundhog Day.

[Lofty]

Suns v Uni off sadly

[Jardelsimage]

Groundhog Day.

3 out of 4 out today, only Azzurri v Swansea still on??

[mge61]

3 out of 4 out today, only Azzurri v Swansea still on??

Wow would have picked that as being one of the first ones to suffer.

[Zonal Marking]

3 out of 4 out today, only Azzurri v Swansea still on??

Has hell frozen over? How on earth is Hexham the only ground open? What odds for the referees to call it out the minute they turn up?

[The Hacker]

Wow would have picked that as being one of the first ones to suffer.

Did they swap it to Swansea

[Zonal Marking]

Did they swap it to Swansea

It’s their old boys day apparently so I assume they are determined to go through with it no matter what. I imagine the referees might have other ideas though.

[Zonal Marking]

It?s their old boys day apparently so I assume they are determined to go through with it no matter what. I imagine the referees might have other ideas though.

Res and 1st postponed

[Jardelsimage]

Dudley v Cardiff
3rds 5-0
res 5-0
1st 3-0

[Addios]

Dudley v Cardiff
3rds 5-0
res 5-0
1st 3-0

not a goal for the day for the tiges

[ZLWB]

The disparity in games played means the table doesn’t mean much at this point. Dudley and Suns are unsurprisingly at the top, the Suns with two games in hand.
Bay are poised close to the leaders as always.
Cardiff go better than their 15 points suggests. Uni are having a great run and Olympic showed against the Suns what quality they have.
Kotara and Olympic both have 3 games to catch up, and they both play WL and Minmi. Kotara have Suns and Olympic have Azzuri in their other catch up games. Kotara knocked over Dudley then got rolled by Swansea. Pretty much any team on their day can get the chocolates.
With some decent weather the next month will be crucial and we’ll get a true reflection of the table. Forecast looks alright for this week and next.

[Lofty]

The disparity in games played means the table doesn’t mean much at this point. Dudley and Suns are unsurprisingly at the top, the Suns with two games in hand.
Bay are poised close to the leaders as always.
Cardiff go better than their 15 points suggests. Uni are having a great run and Olympic showed against the Suns what quality they have.
Kotara and Olympic both have 3 games to catch up, and they both play WL and Minmi. Kotara have Suns and Olympic have Azzuri in their other catch up games. Kotara knocked over Dudley then got rolled by Swansea. Pretty much any team on their day can get the chocolates.
With some decent weather the next month will be crucial and we’ll get a true reflection of the table. Forecast looks alright for this week and next.

Frustratingly, it won't be until mid to late July before clubs will be up to date. Hopefully we can have a run of uninterrupted fixtures now.

[riverboy]

not a goal for the day for the tiges

There are too many tigers in the competition. The real tigers are from Mayfield. Cardiff are just the little pussy cats

[Jardelsimage]

There are too many tigers in the competition. The real tigers are from Mayfield. Cardiff are just the little pussy cats

hahaha you are so funny.......did someone kick you again?

[Jim]

There are too many tigers in the competition. The real tigers are from Mayfield. Cardiff are just the little pussy cats

This grub just cant stop crying. hope you get another smackin. lololol

[Vincent]

Ccfc tigers spanked mayf cats to the point their keeper quit

[riverboy]

Ccfc tigers spanked mayf cats to the point their keeper quit

If your satisfied with 1 win in 15 attempts then celebrate that. Sounds like West Tigers

[riverboy]

hahaha you are so funny.......did someone kick you again?

They always try, look cardiff look at lot more competitive then last year. So congratulations for that.

[Zonal Marking]

Cardiff do look better but let?s be real they may as well be renamed Mercenaries FC. Whole new playing roster suggests there is likely very little emotional attachment to the club from the playing group.

[Vincent]

Half the boys have already played there, and played Cardiff all age. Zero knowledge

[Zonal Marking]

Half the boys have already played there, and played Cardiff all age. Zero knowledge

$ure they have

[Jardelsimage]

$ure they have

Zonal to put things straight and to end the discussions.

Only 4 players from Sundays 1st grade game had not worn a tigers jersey before 2024, 1 of those being a Southy junior who played most of his juniors with 3 or 4 of our 1st graders and coaching staff, not that it matters all that much.

All clubs bring in new players, some more than others, yes we did chase a few, but in the end who cares, except maybe you? don't really know why you care so much, but there's the facts, plain and simple use it as you like...

[Jardelsimage]

If your satisfied with 1 win in 15 attempts then celebrate that. Sounds like West Tigers

1 in 7 actually, not counting a couple of draws.......

[Zonal Marking]

Zonal to put things straight and to end the discussions.

Only 4 players from Sundays 1st grade game had not worn a tigers jersey before 2024, 1 of those being a Southy junior who played most of his juniors with 3 or 4 of our 1st graders and coaching staff, not that it matters all that much.

All clubs bring in new players, some more than others, yes we did chase a few, but in the end who cares, except maybe you? don't really know why you care so much, but there's the facts, plain and simple use it as you like...

And interestingly you appear to have had a result that fell more in line with your 2023 form. How many players in your starting lineups from earlier matches like the Mayfield drubbing had not worn a tigers jersey before 2024 though?

I dont care that much to be honest. You flirted with relegation last season so I understand you had to do something to turn your fortunes around. However im not buying into the fact the current crop have any loyalty or real affection for the club.

[Jardelsimage]

And interestingly you appear to have had a result that fell more in line with your 2023 form. How many players in your starting lineups from earlier matches like the Mayfield drubbing had not worn a tigers jersey before 2024 though?

I dont care that much to be honest. You flirted with relegation last season so I understand you had to do something to turn your fortunes around. However im not buying into the fact the current crop have any loyalty or real affection for the club.

3 actually in the Mayfield drubbing, would you like me to get the stats on other games? I have the teams for every game at my fingertips.

Loyalty and real affection(that's a nice word to use) is a two-way street, I'm sure i could say the same about some other clubs, who buy their loyalty on a much greater scale than us.
Would they be playing if not for this? who knows, the players brought in have played 11 games for the club, sometimes things take time to grow.

In the end who has said anything about loyalty and affection except yourself, so something is grinding in there, did we cut you from our squads? did something happen to you that you feel the need to question this within CCFC and leave other clubs alone?


cheers have a good week and i'm sure you will find something else to prove whatever point you want to make, just remember i will rebutt it if it's incorrect.

[ForeverRed]

And interestingly you appear to have had a result that fell more in line with your 2023 form. How many players in your starting lineups from earlier matches like the Mayfield drubbing had not worn a tigers jersey before 2024 though?

I dont care that much to be honest. You flirted with relegation last season so I understand you had to do something to turn your fortunes around. However im not buying into the fact the current crop have any loyalty or real affection for the club.
It?s Cardiff old boys day Saturday, come and make yourself known, I know a couple of tiger stalwarts who would like to meet you, they?ll fill in the missing pieces for you

[The Hacker]

It?s Cardiff old boys day Saturday, come and make yourself known, I know a couple of tiger stalwarts who would like to meet you, they?ll fill in the missing pieces for you

From all the different old boy days you see I would say Cardiff, Suns, Kotara and Dudley have the best turn outs on these day. Probably the best reflection on culture over an extended period

[straightred88]

it?s cardiff old boys day saturday, come and make yourself known, i know a couple of tiger stalwarts who would like to meet you, they?ll fill in the missing pieces for you

lol

[Zonal Marking]

It?s Cardiff old boys day Saturday, come and make yourself known, I know a couple of tiger stalwarts who would like to meet you, they?ll fill in the missing pieces for you

Brains never really was your strong point was it FR?

Not sure how having a light hearted jab at 6-7 (possibly more?) new 1st grade signings has managed to upset the stalwarts and old boys so much that I will require the missing pieces to be filled in by them.

I hadn?t even realised I had insulted them with my comments? Or is it just you carrying on as a drama queen as per usual?

[ForeverRed]

Brains never really was your strong point was it FR?

Not sure how having a light hearted jab at 6-7 (possibly more?) new 1st grade signings has managed to upset the stalwarts and old boys so much that I will require the missing pieces to be filled in by them.

I hadn?t even realised I had insulted them with my comments? Or is it just you carrying on as a drama queen as per usual?

No mention of anyone being upset sweetheart, we just want to make sure you have all the answers you seem to be missing, you have a strange way of saying thank you after we offered you help

[Zonal Marking]

No mention of anyone being upset sweetheart, we just want to make sure you have all the answers you seem to be missing, you have a strange way of saying thank you after we offered you help

No mention of anyone not being upset either and just going off the context of your many many many previous posts full of incessant whining and carrying on hopefully you do forgive me if I have misinterpreted your most recent one. Now the air has been cleared though I just might venture down to Tiger park on Saturday and take up your offer of help. It comes in the form of beer yeah?

[ForeverRed]

No mention of anyone not being upset either and just going off the context of your many many many previous posts full of incessant whining and carrying on hopefully you do forgive me if I have misinterpreted your most recent one. Now the air has been cleared though I just might venture down to Tiger park on Saturday and take up your offer of help. It comes in the form of beer yeah?
Always beer whilst cheering the tigers, come early for your answers before it takes effect

[Jardelsimage]

No mention of anyone not being upset either and just going off the context of your many many many previous posts full of incessant whining and carrying on hopefully you do forgive me if I have misinterpreted your most recent one. Now the air has been cleared though I just might venture down to Tiger park on Saturday and take up your offer of help. It comes in the form of beer yeah?

my shout Zonal

[riverboy]

Brains never really was your strong point was it FR?

Not sure how having a light hearted jab at 6-7 (possibly more?) new 1st grade signings has managed to upset the stalwarts and old boys so much that I will require the missing pieces to be filled in by them.

I hadn?t even realised I had insulted them with my comments? Or is it just you carrying on as a drama queen as per usual?

Forever Reds post was out of line, it portrayed violence. We have enough hero's in the community that think they are Connor McGregor.

[ForeverRed]

Forever Reds post was out of line, it portrayed violence. We have enough hero's in the community that think they are Connor McGregor.

Cry me a river please, it was an extended invitation to answer his questions, you are delusional,

[Jardelsimage]

ok so lets get back to the football.
suns v kot 1st only
4-2
suns v uni 3rds only
1-2

[The Hacker]

I am assuming most if not all teams are playing this midweek while dry considering the backlog.
I know Swansea and Dudley play tonight and Dudley won both lower grades last night. Unsure of the scores

[Zonal Marking]

ok so lets get back to the football.
suns v kot 1st only
4-2
suns v uni 3rds only
1-2

My inside mail tells me that the students took advantage of the stand alone 3rd grade fixture and both of their goal scorers are regular first grade starters.

Nothing illegal and no rules broken but you gotta feel a bit for the Suns thirds lads who have been the standout team so far in that competition. They probably just feel its a shame they wont get to return the favour :grin:

[straightred88]

Cry me a river please, it was an extended invitation to answer his questions, you are delusional,

lol

[UniMen]

My inside mail tells me that the students took advantage of the stand alone 3rd grade fixture and both of their goal scorers are regular first grade starters.

Nothing illegal and no rules broken but you gotta feel a bit for the Suns thirds lads who have been the standout team so far in that competition. They probably just feel its a shame they wont get to return the favour :grin:

Unfortunately with the Firsts and Reserves fixtures not being played until July 9th and that being the middle of Uni break we had no other choice than to field players who would be away during that period.. just means we?ll have regular third graders playing up into Reserves.

[Zonal Marking]

Unfortunately with the Firsts and Reserves fixtures not being played until July 9th and that being the middle of Uni break we had no other choice than to field players who would be away during that period.. just means we?ll have regular third graders playing up into Reserves.

No judgement here. I understand you gotta do what you gotta do.

Could you not just play your regular 3rd graders last night and then have them play Res in a month as well? Im not quite up to date with the rules. Can you start 3rd grade and then start Res as long as it is in that order? Or are players prohibited from being in the starting lineup for consecutive matches?

Regardless, apparently the players in question last night were named amongst the substitutes so I believe that means that they would be eligible to start the matches in July?

[UniMen]

No judgement here. I understand you gotta do what you gotta do.

Could you not just play your regular 3rd graders last night and then have them play Res in a month as well? Im not quite up to date with the rules. Can you start 3rd grade and then start Res as long as it is in that order? Or are players prohibited from being in the starting lineup for consecutive matches?

Regardless, apparently the players in question last night were named amongst the substitutes so I believe that means that they would be eligible to start the matches in July?

The rule is you can only start 1 grade in the same Round.

No way of tracking who was a substitute or started in Squadi though which is a bit of a poor system in my opinion. Clubs social media posts probably shouldn?t be the place to track who?s starting and who?s a substitute.

[The Postman]

The rule is you can only start 1 grade in the same Round.

No way of tracking who was a substitute or started in Squadi though which is a bit of a poor system in my opinion. Clubs social media posts probably shouldn?t be the place to track who?s starting and who?s a substitute.

I thought it was if you started a higher grade, you can't start a lower grader after. I'm sure many clubs have been in the situation this year being short of numbers with guys backing up from 3rds to Ressies.

[Zonal Marking]

I thought it was if you started a higher grade, you can't start a lower grader after. I'm sure many clubs have been in the situation this year being short of numbers with guys backing up from 3rds to Ressies.

Thats how I always interpreted it as well. And I see no issue with that and the rule definitely needs changing if it is not the case.

Seems silly that regular uni 3rd graders missed out on playing last night so other higher grade players who will be away in a months time could have a game.

[WWFC25]

Westlakes vs Minmi Catchups
3rd 1-2
Res 1-0
1st 1-2

[ForeverRed]

Uni 0-4 Dudley
Mayfield 0-5 Suns
Westlakes 1-5 Olympic
Swansea 1-3 Warners Bay
Cardiff 6-1 Swansea
Kotara 4-0 Azzurri
Cardiff play minmi

[Nou Camp]

Mayfield vs Suns
1st 1-4
Res 0-2
3rd 1-8

[Toaf]

Cardiff vs minmi
1st 3-1
Res 8-1
3rds 6-0

[WWFC25]

Westlakes vs Olympic
1st 0-3
Res 2-2
3rd 0-7

[FairPlay2022]

Swansea vs Warners Bay
1st 0-1
Res 1-4
3rd 0-4

[The Hacker]

Any midweek games this week

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Any midweek games this week

Westlakes 0-5 Kotara
Mayfield 3-1 Azzurri
Olympic 7-0 Minmi

[Jardelsimage]

weekend forecast is?? yes rain again..

[straightred88]

weekend forecast is?? yes rain again..

Should be right this week

[Jardelsimage]

Should be right this week

hope so, our No1 wont handle to much more traffic on the wet ground...and our No2 has a new name, the Cardiff Wetlands with the amount of birdlife on the pitch, looks like something you would find at Shortland.

[WWFC25]

Westlakes vs Kotara 1st Grade
1-1

[The Hacker]

Westlakes vs Kotara 1st Grade
1-1

Westlakes are dead set a different team at home

[Avocadomexican]

Westlakes are dead set a different team at home

Didnt Minmi Beat them at home the other week?

[The Hacker]

Should be a cracking day tomorrow for the derby. We are probably due a spiteful one

[WWFC25]

Mayfield vs Westlakes
3rd 3-1
Res 3-0
1st 0-1

[Lofty]

Suns v Dudley
Firsts 1-0
Ressies 1-2
Thirds 2-0

[Alton]

How did Cardiff go?

[Zonal Marking]

How did Cardiff go?

Azzurri vs Cardiff
1st 0-2
Res 0-1
3rd 1-2

Not a good day up at Hexham for the blues unfortunately

[Swanky]

Suns can begin preparing for Northern League 1

[Alton]

Suns can begin preparing for Northern League 1

I think so and Olympic to knock off Dudley

[Toaf]

Looks like westlakes are a different team away from home aswell

[WWFC25]

Looks like westlakes are a different team away from home aswell

We just look to keep everyone guessing

[Source]

Mayfield are absolute shit

[Zonal Marking]

Mayfield are absolute shit

What is going on over at the green tigers? They are usually one of the competitions big hitters but this season they look an absolute shambles.

[WWFC25]

What is going on over at the green tigers? They are usually one of the competitions big hitters but this season they look an absolute shambles.

Only going off yesterday they are lacking some quality up front. Defensively they did the job but they just didn?t seem to have a plan to break down our defense.

Maybe people unavailable but that does apply to everyone.

[ZLWB]

What is going on over at the green tigers? They are usually one of the competitions big hitters but this season they look an absolute shambles.

Personal opinion as an outsider but like all of us I know a few of the players. It takes time to build a culture and no time to ruin it. This year is a product of last year in my opinion, and it’s going to take time to rebuild that compact and disciplined core at Mayfield.
They’re ok, but lacking a bit of depth and have had some critical injuries. Injuries happen to all clubs, but when your depth is depleted they hurt more.
They’ll be back. They’re a good club with a good committee and culture wins out in the end.
Anyone who saw them last year would have been very reluctant about joining them. Honestly, if you saw them last year and were thinking of a new club would you have been inclined to go there? I hate that style of management, and I don’t think it’s effective.
That’s gonna take some time to overcome and rebuild. Their former coach is back and has the skills to do it - he’s proven that in the past

[Vincent]

I?d be more worried about Azzuri. Watched 11 blokes play for a draw from kick off. Never seen a bigger group of cats in my life

[Toaf]

Great plan can't lose if you don't concede, only problem is they forgot that part of the plan

[straightred88]

I?d be more worried about Azzuri. Watched 11 blokes play for a draw from kick off. Never seen a bigger group of cats in my life

Almost as bad as their social media posts

[Lofty]

How good is this rain though…

[Jardelsimage]

How good is this rain though…

magnificent, we need some rain.

[straightred88]

How good is this rain though?

Don?t make any plans for a few weeks at least. Will be interesting to see what NF do across all zone leagues.

[Local Rules]

How good is this rain though…

At this rate the finals series will be played as a preseason cup next year

[ForeverRed]

At this rate the finals series will be played as a preseason cup next year
Maybe delete final series and play for minor premiership only,

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Maybe delete final series and play for minor premiership only,

Maybe delete regular season games and play for minor and major premiership as per every season.

[Kicktheball]

Wouldn't it be nice if all mid week wet weather games could be played on the 2 synthetic fields at Speers point.

I understand NPL clubs use these for training, however the priority should be to get the games completed. Northern or Newcastle football should step in and make a case for the above.

Just a thought..

[The Postman]

Wouldn't it be nice if all mid week wet weather games could be played on the 2 synthetic fields at Speers point.

I understand NPL clubs use these for training, however the priority should be to get the games completed. Northern or Newcastle football should step in and make a case for the above.

Just a thought..

Get out of here with that common sense!

Would love to see more wet weather fields pop up, a facility in the Hunter Valley as well as in town would be great.

[Addios]

Wouldn't it be nice if all mid week wet weather games could be played on the 2 synthetic fields at Speers point.

I understand NPL clubs use these for training, however the priority should be to get the games completed. Northern or Newcastle football should step in and make a case for the above.

Just a thought..

Common sense would be to build our own synth pitches in Newcastle

[Alton]

There should be midweek games allocated in the draw from the start, say 2 a season and early on, get em played before having to play catch up later on

[Zonal Marking]

Maybe delete final series and play for minor premiership only,

Congratulations Newcastle Suns on winning the only silverware available this season. Everyone else pack up and see you all in 2025.

[The Hacker]

Congratulations Newcastle Suns on winning the only silverware available this season. Everyone else pack up and see you all in 2025.

Dudley have zero games in hand, Cardiff 1, 5 teams with 2. That?s all very manageable to catch up. 3 teams with 3 games is starting to stretch it. Azzurri and Kotara with 5 games is wild. How are they so far behind. Every club has been behind but others seem to have caught up. Dudley played 6 games in 18 days. I know the Suns played maybe 5 in a 3 week window and others have to.
Just trying to understand the wide difference in games played

[Lofty]

Dudley have zero games in hand, Cardiff 1, 5 teams with 2. That?s all very manageable to catch up. 3 teams with 3 games is starting to stretch it. Azzurri and Kotara with 5 games is wild. How are they so far behind. Every club has been behind but others seem to have caught up. Dudley played 6 games in 18 days. I know the Suns played maybe 5 in a 3 week window and others have to.
Just trying to understand the wide difference in games played

We were proactive with trying to organise games for the immediate week following washouts. Dudley have been a little lucky where I think twice that the fact they had Sunday games when all Saturday games were washed out, I think that's the main reason they're in a good spot with that regard.
It's luck of the draw, but I do think clubs could have been more proactive in getting games played because having them bank up has also stopped the opposing club organise catch ups because they have so many already locked in.
It's stating the obvious, but they further behind you get, it becomes a shit show with continuous wet weather.

[Zonal Marking]

We were proactive with trying to organise games for the immediate week following washouts. Dudley have been a little lucky where I think twice that the fact they had Sunday games when all Saturday games were washed out, I think that's the main reason they're in a good spot with that regard.
It's luck of the draw, but I do think clubs could have been more proactive in getting games played because having them bank up has also stopped the opposing club organise catch ups because they have so many already locked in.
It's stating the obvious, but they further behind you get, it becomes a shit show with continuous wet weather.

I feel as though the further you fall behind in fixtures played the tougher it is to actually make up the points difference as well. It is easy to say go and win your 3 games in hand to get you back in the race but the reality of actually doing it is far harder. Especially when so many games are played in such close proximity. The midweek fixtures sometimes feel like more of a lottery results wise as well.

[The Hacker]

I feel as though the further you fall behind in fixtures played the tougher it is to actually make up the points difference as well. It is easy to say go and win your 3 games in hand to get you back in the race but the reality of actually doing it is far harder. Especially when so many games are played in such close proximity. The midweek fixtures sometimes feel like more of a lottery results wise as well.

Totally agree with this. It happened to Cardiff 2yrs ago they were in the mix for semis and the build up of games got them. I think the same might happen again of if the scrap in the could get bounced straight away

[Jardelsimage]

Dudley have zero games in hand, Cardiff 1, 5 teams with 2. That?s all very manageable to catch up. 3 teams with 3 games is starting to stretch it. Azzurri and Kotara with 5 games is wild. How are they so far behind. Every club has been behind but others seem to have caught up. Dudley played 6 games in 18 days. I know the Suns played maybe 5 in a 3 week window and others have to.
Just trying to understand the wide difference in games played

we will have 2 after this week

[Zonal Marking]

Weather is semi decent today. Any chance of some football being played anywhere tomorrow?

[Taffy]

Sureltyy, I know of AA clubs who have been told unless there is a downpour they are playing tomorrow

[Lofty]

Weather is semi decent today. Any chance of some football being played anywhere tomorrow?

Fingers are crossed

[Jardelsimage]

Sureltyy, I know of AA clubs who have been told unless there is a downpour they are playing tomorrow

Which AA clubs?

[riverboy]

Sureltyy, I know of AA clubs who have been told unless there is a downpour they are playing tomorrow

Find that hard to believe, maybe club not clubs. Most grounds are like swamps

[The Hacker]

Find that hard to believe, maybe club not clubs. Most grounds are like swamps

This wind will help grounds hopefully

[ForeverRed]

This wind will help grounds hopefully
A good chemist can fix your wind problems

[2ndclasscitizen]

Sureltyy, I know of AA clubs who have been told unless there is a downpour they are playing tomorrow

Considering All Age games were getting canned and moved at 3pm this arvo that seems like a minority

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff v Warners Bay is off

[WWFC25]

Westlakes vs Suns moved to Myer Park

[The Hacker]

Westlakes vs Suns moved to Myer Park

Very proactive from both clubs

[Lofty]

Suns v Westlakes
Firsts 2-0
Ressies 7-0
Thirds 3-0 (Forfeit)

[The Hacker]

Dudley v Minmi
First 4-0
Res 11-0
Thirds 4-0

Ugly day for Minmi on paper

[Taffy]

Which AA clubs?


Find that hard to believe, maybe club not clubs. Most grounds are like swamps


Considering All Age games were getting canned and moved at 3pm this arvo that seems like a minority

Teams might have been better, but I played at Harry Edwards on Saturday, another game in our comp played at South Cardiff, my brother in law played his game at Liles Oval and I saw a instagram post from an AA team that played at Kotara South.

Some certainly got on and I see all ZL1 games played except at Evans which is hard to believe since they have very good drainage but there we go

[straightred88]

Teams might have been better, but I played at Harry Edwards on Saturday, another game in our comp played at South Cardiff, my brother in law played his game at Liles Oval and I saw a instagram post from an AA team that played at Kotara South.

Some certainly got on and I see all ZL1 games played except at Evans which is hard to believe since they have very good drainage but there we go

Very good drainage LOL

[Jardelsimage]

Teams might have been better, but I played at Harry Edwards on Saturday, another game in our comp played at South Cardiff, my brother in law played his game at Liles Oval and I saw a instagram post from an AA team that played at Kotara South.

Some certainly got on and I see all ZL1 games played except at Evans which is hard to believe since they have very good drainage but there we go

Evans is soaked, too much rain for too long, the top layer cant dry out.
In patches it is alright, but 80% of the ground is just wet.

[Taffy]

Very good drainage LOL

Well I don't know what they have done with #1 then to **** it up so badly in 3 years.

[Jardelsimage]

Well I don't know what they have done with #1 then to **** it up so badly in 3 years.

The drainage was never the greatest, the ground can't take too many drenching's in a row, that's the ground, has been like that since the drainage went in.

It has been good this year, when we get breaks in between, we have played this season when others haven't, it just needs a break.

You seem to know about how Evans Park, who are the "what they have done" you speak about? this has me interested.....

[straightred88]

A good chemist can fix your wind problems

lol

[Taffy]

You seem to know about how Evans Park, who are the "what they have done" you speak about? this has me interested.....

The Melbourne Women's Kite Flying Club obviously. :rolleyes:

[Zonal Marking]

Is it a top 5 finals series like last season?

[Jardelsimage]

The Melbourne Women's Kite Flying Club obviously. :rolleyes:

once again you hide behind your keyboard, everyone knows who i am, cough up, tell me who you are and we can have the real convo about CCFC and how they have upset you and how we ruined Evans if that even is an issue.

your nothing but a coward..all you do on the forum is start shit and duck away and hide...

Man up Taffy...

[Lofty]

Is it a top 5 finals series like last season?

Yep, the same as it was last year.

Week 1.
1st place off.
2 v 3
4 v 5

Week 2.
Semi 1. 1st v winner 2v3 (winner to GF)
Semi 2. Loser 2v3 v Winner 4v5

Week 3.
Loser of Semi 1 v winner of semi 2.

Week 4. Grand final

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Yep, the same as it was last year.

Week 1.
1st place off.
2 v 3
4 v 5

Week 2.
Semi 1. 1st v winner 2v3 (winner to GF)
Semi 2. Loser 2v3 v Winner 4v5

Week 3.
Loser of Semi 1 v winner of semi 2.

Week 4. Grand final

Has a grand final venue been unveiled?

[riverboy]

Lambton Pool

[Lofty]

Has a grand final venue been unveiled?

Haven’t heard anything about it. Hopefully not out at Maryland..

[The Postman]

Whatever the decision is, I?m sure it will be met with resounding acceptance!

For me, it should be rewarded to the team who wins the Minor Premiership, regardless if they make the GF or not.

At least that way, there is a financial benefit to coming 1st.

[ForeverRed]

Whatever the decision is, I?m sure it will be met with resounding acceptance!

For me, it should be rewarded to the team who wins the Minor Premiership, regardless if they make the GF or not.

At least that way, there is a financial benefit to coming 1st.
lol

[Alton]

Has a grand final venue been unveiled?

Darling st

[Zonal Marking]

Darling st

Good choice. Thought they did an excellent job hosting a couple of years ago. Although Suns also did a great job last year but then there is the discussion of whether the GF should be held at a neutral venue.

[ZLWB]

Darling st

I heard that too. The pitch is fantastic and they did a good job of ZL1 and ZPL GFs a couple of years back.
Myers Park was good last year too, but Darling St probably trumps it based on playing surface.
Either one of those would be good. Going to somewhere like Fletcher would be a slap in the face to all the ZL1 teams.
Either use a ZL1 pitch, or better (ie NPL level)

[Lofty]

Darling Street would be a good choice. Still feel that a Saturday grand final would be better for everyone.

[Bremsstrahlung]

There’s always something exciting about playing on a better ground than you are used to for a GF.

[The Hacker]

Any teams play a make up game this week?

Those that have 3,4 or 5 games what is the excuse could have played Wed and Thurs or are they just hoping the season gets pushed back. The teams that are up to date or only a game behind get punished by that

[Alton]

Any teams play a make up game this week?

Those that have 3,4 or 5 games what is the excuse could have played Wed and Thurs or are they just hoping the season gets pushed back. The teams that are up to date or only a game behind get punished by that

That?s when a strong administrator would step in and make it happen

[The Hacker]

That?s when a strong administrator would step in and make it happen

As many teams as possible should have been catching up a game this week. The weeks are running out. If clubs miss an opportunity like this week to play (especially the teams with 4 or 5 games to make up) then I hope in the last few weeks they have to play Sat,Tue,Thurs and Sat and when they complain we remind them of this week and missed opportunity

[WWFC25]

As many teams as possible should have been catching up a game this week. The weeks are running out. If clubs miss an opportunity like this week to play (especially the teams with 4 or 5 games to make up) then I hope in the last few weeks they have to play Sat,Tue,Thurs and Sat and when they complain we remind them of this week and missed opportunity

Westlakes vs Warners Bay was scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday but the rain at the start of the week had the grounds unfit for play.

[Jardelsimage]

Any teams play a make up game this week?

Those that have 3,4 or 5 games what is the excuse could have played Wed and Thurs or are they just hoping the season gets pushed back. The teams that are up to date or only a game behind get punished by that

There were games scheduled midweek but the rain once again won the day.
I do believe most clubs are doing their best to games on and there will be a flurry of games mid week again planned for next week.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

As many teams as possible should have been catching up a game this week. The weeks are running out. If clubs miss an opportunity like this week to play (especially the teams with 4 or 5 games to make up) then I hope in the last few weeks they have to play Sat,Tue,Thurs and Sat and when they complain we remind them of this week and missed opportunity

When Newcastle City and Lake Macquarie Councils close virtually all grounds city wide, how are you suggesting games are to be played?

[Zonal Marking]

When Newcastle City and Lake Macquarie Councils close virtually all grounds city wide, how are you suggesting games are to be played?

Looks like we?ve got an extended run of good weather coming up so hopefully can finally get some football played.

[Lofty]

We also had games Tuesday scheduled to play, but the rain was just too much throughout the day. Ground was then booked for Wednesday night.

The forecast is looking better though. It does seem that clubs are now doing their bit by offering to swap the hosting rights (Cardiff now hosting Olympic and Uni prepared to host WB according to socials).
I would assume that clubs with catch up games to play have them scheduled all of the next weeks.
Hopefully a good run of weather will get teams close to being up to date.

[Taffy]

When Newcastle City and Lake Macquarie Councils close virtually all grounds city wide, how are you suggesting games are to be played?

Newcastle only close during the week, up to the hirers to decide if they want to play on the weekend, however, if the ground is too damaged the council will charge them the cost of repairs.

Lake Macquarie grounds are decided by the Oval Boards of each field, the Ovals Boards are usually made up of people from the club using the field. If only one club plays at a ground and it is closed, then that club has decided not to play that week.

[straightred88]

Newcastle only close during the week, up to the hirers to decide if they want to play on the weekend, however, if the ground is too damaged the council will charge them the cost of repairs.

Lake Macquarie grounds are decided by the Oval Boards of each field, the Ovals Boards are usually made up of people from the club using the field. If only one club plays at a ground and it is closed, then that club has decided not to play that week.


Yep and Newcastle still sending emails to clubs about getting infringement notices for damages.

Clowns all round

[The Hacker]

Yep and Newcastle still sending emails to clubs about getting infringement notices for damages.

Clowns all round

Any grounds in doubt or games being moved. I imagine Hexham and Islington are the 2 in most danger of another washout

[Toaf]

Islington games already been moved to Evans park

[Lofty]

Swamp games also moved to Speeds Point

[straightred88]

Swamp games also moved to Speeds Point

Easy done when club people work at Northern but it?s booked out for anyone else trying.

[Lofty]

Easy done when club people work at Northern but it?s booked out for anyone else trying.

It’s the turf pitch. I guess if they didn’t organise something they would have gotten hammered for that too.

[straightred88]

It’s the turf pitch. I guess if they didn’t organise something they would have gotten hammered for that too.

I know what pitch it is.
Grounds available to some depending on who you are.

[The Hacker]

I know what pitch it is.
Grounds available to some depending on who you are.

If Azzurri didn?t play they would be 6 behind. Maybe seen as a priority

[ZLWB]

I know what pitch it is.
Grounds available to some depending on who you are.


Pardon my ignorance. What is the Azzurri connection to Northern?

[Parochial Supporter]

Pardon my ignorance. What is the Azzurri connection to Northern?

The peoples club !!

[riverboy]

Pardon my ignorance. What is the Azzurri connection to Northern?

I've heard a Azzurri player or partner works for northern?

[straightred88]

I've heard a Azzurri player or partner works for northern?

Both

[Lofty]

Well it’s a win for ZL1 anyway. Games being played is a good thing.

[Alton]

Both

Other clubs struggling for a booking there would be interested in hearing that

[WWFC25]

Westlakes vs Swansea
3rd 4-1
Res 1-2
1st 2-1

[Gelato]

Suns vs Minmi
Thirds 3-0 (forfeit)
Res 6-0
First 12-0

[Zonal Marking]

Suns vs Minmi
Thirds 3-0 (forfeit)
Res 6-0
First 12-0

I think Minmis time in this competition is very quickly coming to an end.

[Toaf]

Olympic vs cardiff
1st 4-3
Res 3-4
3rds 1-1

[Zonal Marking]

Any results from today?

[Lofty]

Warners Bay v Uni
3rds 3-0
Res 4-3
1sts 2-5

[Zonal Marking]

Warners Bay v Uni
3rds 3-0
Res 4-3
1sts 2-5

Wow that is a great result in firsts for Uni. They seem to be on a pretty good run of form at the moment.

[Kicktheball]

Suns v Cardiff. Monday and Tuesday night this week.

Should be 3 great games at suns home ground. Hopefully all teams are full strength and we can get a gauge on where Cardiff are at

[Lofty]

Full strength in July? Never heard of her

[Jardelsimage]

Full strength in July? Never heard of her

3.5 man myself

[The Hacker]

Full strength in July? Never heard of her

What games are when

[Lofty]

What games are when

Games are always posted on our socials if you are ever wondering.

Monday night
6:15pm thirds
8pm ressies

Tuesday night
7pm first grade

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Suns promotion looks imminent. 2 points in front of Dudley with two games in hand.

Dudley would need a minor miracle to reel them in.

[Zonal Marking]

Suns promotion looks imminent. 2 points in front of Dudley with two games in hand.

Dudley would need a minor miracle to reel them in.

Would Dudley even want to reel them in? Wonder if they have any interest in being promoted

[Alton]

Would Dudley even want to reel them in? Wonder if they have any interest in being promoted

Dudley would not want to be promoted, do the Suns? Just saying because everything changes when you go up as we all know

[Zonal Marking]

Dudley would not want to be promoted, do the Suns? Just saying because everything changes when you go up as we all know

Not sure whether the Suns want to go up but it is looking inevitable that they will be

[ZLWB]

Not sure whether the Suns want to go up but it is looking inevitable that they will be

Not sure I?ve seen a better squad than the current Suns.
Not only do they win but their football is very watchable

[Jardelsimage]

Games are always posted on our socials if you are ever wondering.

Monday night
6:15pm thirds
8pm ressies

Tuesday night
7pm first grade

3rds -13-0 suns, still not sure what to say about this display last night, still can't comprehend what happened, oh well move on another game on Saturday.
Reg - 2-1 suns

[Lofty]

3rds -13-0 suns, still not sure what to say about this display last night, still can't comprehend what happened, oh well move on another game on Saturday.
Reg - 2-1 suns

9-0 HT. Our thirds boys were itching to get back on the pitch after back to back forfeits. That first 40 mins was the most impressive football I’ve seen played by any of our thirds grades sides ever. Some really great goals.

[riverboy]

3rds -13-0 suns, still not sure what to say about this display last night, still can't comprehend what happened, oh well move on another game on Saturday.
Reg - 2-1 suns

Sounds like a regular game for a Minmi team.

[Zonal Marking]

Sounds like a regular game for a Minmi team.

Did Minmi rock up wearing Cardiff jerseys? I know Suns thirds are a quality team but 9-0 down at half time is something else.

[straightred88]

Won?t have to worry about it next season when thirds are gone.

[ForeverRed]

Won?t have to worry about it next season when thirds are gone.
lol

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Won?t have to worry about it next season when thirds are gone.

Has this been confirmed?

[Alton]

Bit cold at Myer Park tonight but I?ll have to go

[Lofty]

Bit cold at Myer Park tonight but I?ll have to go

Going off last night, it will be freezing!
Kebapi snack packs and hot chips should help. Recommend layers on layers..

[Alton]

Going off last night, it will be freezing!
Kebapi snack packs and hot chips should help. Recommend layers on layers..

Cheers Lofty

[The Hacker]

Going off last night, it will be freezing!
Kebapi snack packs and hot chips should help. Recommend layers on layers..

Any other teams playing this week

[Zonal Marking]

Any other teams playing this week

Azzurri vs Swansea

1st and Res at Jesmond tonight

[riverboy]

Any other teams playing this week

Maybe suns third grade could play again. Didn't exactly have to use much energy last night.

[Lofty]

Suns v Cardiff
First grade 5-1

[straightred88]

Has this been confirmed?

Made public not that I know of - decision been made behind closed doors I?m told it has but they will pretend to consult with clubs etc but won?t listen anyway

[straightred88]

Suns v Cardiff
First grade 5-1

Another easy night.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Another easy night.

If the Suns strengthen on their stocks for next year, they will be a top contender in NL1 no doubt.

[FlatScreen]

If the Suns strengthen on their stocks for next year, they will be a top contender in NL1 no doubt.

Didn't they get toweled up by a NL1 team?