2025 Zone League 1

[Zone Insider]

Question for the podcast?
Can your podcast be about the top 3 divisions of football in the region?

It will certain attract more viewers if it contained talk from NPL, NL1 and ZL1.

If it is just a Zone League show can we just have discussion about ZL1? It's a little hard to have discussion about bottom 2 divisions when not much is known about them.


Obviously an initiative by Newcastle Football to promote the zone. Northern could do the same for the top 2 comps if they wanted to.

Not much is known about the other zone comps because the podcast would rather spread rumours and gossip from the forum instead of doing basic research on clubs and games.

[riverboy]

Terrible idea

Sorry Fishy, what part of the idea is terrible?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Round 5

Uni 10-0 Azzurri
Croatia 6-1 Olympic
Cardiff 1-3 Kotara
Westlakes 0-12 Mayfield
Stocko 1-9 Suns
Bay 2-1 Swansea

[The Shepherd]

Round 5

Uni 5-2 Azzurri
Croatia 3-1 Olympic
Cardiff 1-1 Kotara
Westlakes 1-5 Mayfield
Stocko 0-4 Suns
Bay 0-4 Swansea

[Richardarlison]

Question for the podcast?
Can your podcast be about the top 3 divisions of football in the region?

It will certain attract more viewers if it contained talk from NPL, NL1 and ZL1.

If it is just a Zone League show can we just have discussion about ZL1? It's a little hard to have discussion about bottom 2 divisions when not much is known about them.

If you gave the podcast enough respect and actually listened, they?ve been through this already. Silly idea, no offence

[Addios]

If you gave the podcast enough respect and actually listened, they?ve been through this already. Silly idea, no offence

https://www.bartvsports.com.au/news/zone-in-podcast-s1-e2/

[riverboy]

If you gave the podcast enough respect and actually listened, they?ve been through this already. Silly idea, no offence

I have listened to a few episodes for the record Richo. Maybe my point wasn't well presented. What I'm trying to say they should stick to higher leagues and if Newcastle Football are behind it why not mainly stick to ZL1. I apologise, forget about NPL or NL1.

My point is simple, CT and Wilso only really know teams and players from ZL1 and above. Why get them to talk about ZL2 or ZL3 when it's quite clear on the podcast they or the other bloke don't have much input into these divisions?
Maybe Richo if you listened to the ZL2 or ZL3 talk you would have noticed this?, No offence but silly comment.

It would be like getting a national political commentator talk about local government elections.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Go have a look at the New Fm and Northern npl threads … check views and posts… there is barely any interest in either league… one of the npl teams just lost to crabs lol.

The worst Sydney teams would absolutely annihilate the Newcastle npl amateurs. If anything I would like the zone leagues to break away from northern nsw comps.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Will be interesting to see how Cardiff go this week

Massive game for the tigers? I?m also very interested to see how they go this week

MY 50TH POST :lulzturtle::thumbsup::tongue::tongue: YEWWWWWWW!! Looking forward to the next 50

[Alton]

Massive game for the tigers? I?m also very interested to see how they go this week

MY 50TH POST :lulzturtle::thumbsup::tongue::tongue: YEWWWWWWW!! Looking forward to the next 50

Be interesting what happens at Cardiff if they drop points again, they should be doing better

[Taffy]

I rate it highly, let club volunteers, referees and players all spend the time with their families

Yep, all very well for people who don't play, don't coach and don't volunteer to demand games be played on Easter, but those actually involved are glad there is a week off.

[ForeverRed]

Yep, all very well for people who don't play, don't coach and don't volunteer to demand games be played on Easter, but those actually involved are glad there is a week off.
I did all three for about 40 years and I still don?t get why there were no games

[Taffy]

Go have a look at the New Fm and Northern npl threads ? check views and posts? there is barely any interest in either league? one of the npl teams just lost to crabs lol.

The worst Sydney teams would absolutely annihilate the Newcastle npl amateurs. If anything I would like the zone leagues to break away from northern nsw comps.

And I'm sure any zone league team could beat any Sydney team.

[The Shepherd]

And I'm sure any zone league team could beat any Sydney team.

Would be interesting to see how Cardiff went against a Sydney team

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Would be interesting to see how Cardiff went against a Sydney team

That would make for quite an interesting watch, at least Cardiff aren’t one-dimensional like every northern npl team, I could see them scoring a few even if it meant conceding a dozen. Maybe they could organise a trial next year, I would certainly watch

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Round 5

Uni 10-0 Azzurri
Croatia 6-1 Olympic
Cardiff 1-3 Kotara
Westlakes 0-12 Mayfield
Stocko 1-9 Suns
Bay 2-1 Swansea

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

Clear attempt at trolling 4/6 scoreline predictions are disrespectful to clubs in this thread, admins need to do their job

[Zonal Marking]

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

Clear attempt at trolling 4/6 scoreline predictions are disrespectful to clubs in this thread, admins need to do their job

Agreed. It is outrageous to suggest that Cardiff & Warners Bay will be losing in tight contests. Can not figure out the other two though.

[Knowsnuthin]

Cardiff were lucky to get out of there own half verse edgeworth last week, no way they are scoring anything against Sydney npl teams.

[fruity]

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

[Addios]

Uni 5-1 Azzurri
Croatia 3-2 Olympic
Cardiff 2-2 Kotara
Westlakes 1-4 Mayfield
Stockton 1-3 Suns
Warners Bay 1-2 Swansea

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

This could be anything! But I'll have a stab. Just going to jump on the Cardiff hype train! I think 2-5 could all spin around very closely...

1.Croatia
2.Cardiff
3.Suns
4.Uni
5.Olympic
6.Kotara
7.Stockton
8.Warners Bay
9.Mayfield
10.Swansea
11.Azzurri
12.West Lakes

Lots of people had Cardiff finishing 2nd this year during pre-season. Going to be interesting to see if they can achieve that

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:

Clear attempt at trolling 4/6 scoreline predictions are disrespectful to clubs in this thread, admins need to do their job

Said by the threads number one troll. Jog on bud.

[FlatScreen]

Lots of people had Cardiff finishing 2nd this year during pre-season. Going to be interesting to see if they can achieve that

Still plenty of time! I did say it was going to be "interesting"

But seriously, If I was to make adjustments now, Kotara and Mayfield are getting put right up there now!

[Taffy]

Could be an interesting result for Cardiff this week

[The Shepherd]

Could be an interesting result for Cardiff this week

Hearing rumours they've revoked Cardiff's free pizzas after the games until their form improves

[Zonal Marking]

Hearing rumours they've revoked Cardiff's free pizzas after the games until their form improves

Hearing rumours they have banned Vincent from posting on here until they string a couple of wins together.

[Zonal Marking]

Still plenty of time! I did say it was going to be "interesting"

But seriously, If I was to make adjustments now, Kotara and Mayfield are getting put right up there now!

Kotara yes. Mayfield still have a lot to prove. Other than putting a few goals past some of the lesser teams in the competition have they even beaten anyone of note yet?

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

My round prediction:
(Top 6) 38 - 8 (Bottom 6)

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

It’s a good day to be a student, thanks Olympic and Cardiff :pissup:

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff v Kotara

3rds 1-4
res 1-2
1st 2-2

[cell]

Uni 10-0 Azzurri?

At what point do azzurri just start forfeiting matches? I can’t imagine losing by a double digit margin once let alone twice in the first few rounds.

What’s the score line going to be when they play suns or Croatia?

Dark days indeed for the sky blues.

[The Hacker]

Doesn?t the player budget stretch to allow 33 players at Croatia with their 3rd grade pulling the pin on today?s game. Bad look for the ?powerhouse? club of Zone League

[Zone Insider]

Doesn?t the player budget stretch to allow 33 players at Croatia with their 3rd grade pulling the pin on today?s game. Bad look for the ?powerhouse? club of Zone League

Embarrassing. Powerhouse I don?t think so. Other than Round 1 they have been scraping by.

[The Hacker]

Embarrassing. Powerhouse I don?t think so. Other than Round 1 they have been scraping by.

My tongue was firmly planted in my cheek. I think they are far from a powerhouse

[WWFC25]

Westlakes vs Mayfield
Res 2-1
1st 3-4

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

At what point do azzurri just start forfeiting matches? I can’t imagine losing by a double digit margin once let alone twice in the first few rounds.

What’s the score line going to be when they play suns or Croatia?

Dark days indeed for the sky blues.

We will find out next week when they play Croatia … if the fast blonde kid for Croatia plays we may see 15-0. Azzurri over past decade have wasted talent they could have Messi in their team and they’d have him come off the bench in 3rds. Completely self inflicted

[ZLWB]

At what point do azzurri just start forfeiting matches? I can’t imagine losing by a double digit margin once let alone twice in the first few rounds.

What’s the score line going to be when they play suns or Croatia?

Dark days indeed for the sky blues.

I reckon you may be significantly underestimating how good the Uni team is.
They battled against Kotara, as most teams will, but they had a few out and at full strength are high quality

[Source]

The people?s club has become the laughing stock run by incompetent individuals with no idea

[Zonal Marking]

I reckon you may be significantly underestimating how good the Uni team is.
They battled against Kotara, as most teams will, but they had a few out and at full strength are high quality

No Azzurri just really are that bad.

[FutbalPal]

No Azzurri just really are that bad.

Admittedly Azzurri are that bad, I think still you are underrating the Uni team, they picked up a few boys from Weston and Nick Forsyth is one of the best strikers in the league, they will go far.

[Source]

What?s with the team to beat in the comp having a 1-1 draw with Olympic have the wheels become loose

[Source]

Azzurri are a disgrace to the Italian name

[Zone Insider]

What?s with the team to beat in the comp having a 1-1 draw with Olympic have the wheels become loose

Been loose since rd 1. A team of quality players who can?t play as a team.

[straightred88]

Azzurri are a disgrace to the Italian name

Gone downhill since they decided to worry about inclusion and rainbows instead of actual football.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Some shady stuff going on this year in the league, rumours swirling 2-3 teams may voluntarily go down at seasons end. Jaffas juniors are now doing everything to join league 1 and announce Jesic

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Back again for another year of football in Newcastle's most entertaining competition.

1. Suns
2. Croatia
3. Cardiff
4. Uni
5. Olympic
6. Warners Bay
7. Kotara
8. Mayfield
9. Swansea
10. Westlakes
11. Azzurri
12. Stockton

Quick rundown:

Stocko are in big trouble this year, I'd be surprised if they win a game.

Cardiff will surprise everyone.

Teams in positions 6-10 basically nobody cares about, just there to fill numbers.

Olympic got lucky last year and will regress to their level (5th).

Suns way too strong, basically their team is the NSWIS team from years ago...

Azzurri may still go down even if they don't finish last. Zombie club.

Croatia with deep pockets and lots of quality. If they can stay out of trouble, it will help them big time and they will be challenging for the title + grand final. Don't be surprised to see them get promoted even if they come second because Suns won't want to go up. What a success story that would be from the bottom tier to NewFM.

- Cell

This the most accurate pre-season prediction i have seen?. Though we?re still waiting on Cardiff to surprise us .. will be interesting to see if they can find some form or cash to sign some more big names

[Undertaker]

This the most accurate pre-season prediction i have seen?. Though we?re still waiting on Cardiff to surprise us .. will be interesting to see if they can find some form or cash to sign some more big names

How?s that the most accurate? Not a single position is correct currently

[prawnhead]

Been loose since rd 1. A team of quality players who can?t play as a team.

It ain?t rocket science to work out why Croatia won?t finish top this year.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

How?s that the most accurate? Not a single position is correct currently

Will look like that at seasons end

[ZLWB]

Will look like that at seasons end

You think Kotara will finish bottom half of the table?

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

You think Kotara will finish bottom half of the table?

Do you think Cardiff will? Because they’re there currently… teams will figure Kotara out pretty quick… some already have

[ZLWB]

Do you think Cardiff will? Because they’re there currently… teams will figure Kotara out pretty quick… some already have
Where have I said Cardiff will finish bottom half?
You made the claim based on a table showing Kotara at 7th, and when queried on it just deflected.

[Taffy]

Some shady stuff going on this year in the league, rumours swirling 2-3 teams may voluntarily go down at seasons end. Jaffas juniors are now doing everything to join league 1 and announce Jesic

Only way they can go down without finishing last is to withdraw entirely from the competition and apply to rejoin, which will see them in ZL3.

[Richardarlison]

Is there an end of season trip or silly Sunday for all the forum users? This would be really awesome and something we should implement if not.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

A few of us have agreed to throw wooden spoons on the field at full time for Suns vs Azzurri last game of the season but that’s it as far as gatherings are concerned. Hopefully finals teams are decided by then so it gets some traction.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Anyone know what happened to the blonde kid with the big smile that played for Croatia think he’s name was Liam? Has he retired Croatia look like they could use him

[slipperyfish]

Anyone know what happened to the blonde kid with the big smile that played for Croatia think he’s name was Liam? Has he retired Croatia look like they could use him

Plays for medowie in zl3

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Plays for medowie in zl3

Wow he could easily play in new-fm if he chose to .. just shows player’s preference to Zone league over the fraudulent amateur fm which Dudley have struggled in so far to my surprise. That’s an excellent signing for bumble bees

[Zone Insider]

Wow he could easily play in new-fm if he chose to .. just shows player’s preference to Zone league over the fraudulent amateur fm which Dudley have struggled in so far to my surprise. That’s an excellent signing for bumble bees


lol

[Taffy]

Zone League 2 is the superior league

[Zonal Marking]

Zone League 2 is the superior league

Go and troll in their thread then

[The Shepherd]

Rd 6 Predictions:

Mayfield 2 - 1 Uni
Swansea 3 - 2 Westlakes
Suns 7 - 0 Warners Bay
Azzurri 0 - 12 Croatia
Olympic 2 - 0 Cardiff
Kotara 4 - 1 Stockton

[The Hacker]

Wow he could easily play in new-fm if he chose to .. just shows player?s preference to Zone league over the fraudulent amateur fm which Dudley have struggled in so far to my surprise. That?s an excellent signing for bumble bees

If they win their catch up game they will be 2nd behind the team that was 1min from being in NPL last year. Tough call to say they are struggling.

Very good signing for Bumble bees

[Builtwithlove18]

Rd 6 Predictions:

Mayfield 2 - 1 Uni
Swansea 3 - 2 Westlakes
Suns 7 - 0 Warners Bay
Azzurri 0 - 12 Croatia
Olympic 2 - 0 Cardiff
Kotara 4 - 1 Stockton

Mayf 1 - uni 0
Swansea 4 - Westlakes 0
Suns 3 - Warnesbay 1
Azzurri 0 - Croatia 8
Olympic 1 - Cardiff 3
Kotara 3 - Stockton 1

[Addios]

Mayfield 2-2 Uni
Swansea 4-1 Westlakes
Suns 4-2 Warners Bay
Azzurri 2-9 Croatia
Olympic 3-3 Cardiff
Kotara 3-0 Stockton

[Zone Insider]

Rd 6 Predictions:

Mayfield 2 - 1 Uni
Swansea 3 - 2 Westlakes
Suns 7 - 0 Warners Bay
Azzurri 0 - 12 Croatia
Olympic 2 - 0 Cardiff
Kotara 4 - 1 Stockton

Mayfield 2-3 Uni
Swansea 3-1 Westlakes
Suns 6-1 Warners Bay
Azzurri 3-2 Croatia
Olympic 2-4 Cardiff
Kotara 7-1 Stockton

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Azzurri 3-2 Croatia

Do you know something we don?t? Ha ha.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Mayfield 2-3 Uni
Swansea 4-1 Westlakes
Suns 5-1 Warners Bay
Azzurri 0-11 Croatia
Olympic 1-2 Cardiff
Kotara 5-1 Stockton

[Zone Insider]

Do you know something we don?t? Ha ha.


Hearing not all is well that?s all. Time will tell. Maybe a long shot with Azzurri haha but you never know.

[Builtwithlove18]

[QUOTE=Zone Insider;280604]Hearing not all is well that?s all. Time will tell. Maybe a long shot with Azzurri haha but you never know.[

Enlighten us all please? This will be interesting ha ha

[the-deviant]

Of all the upsets that could occur over the season, Azzurri beating Croatia this weekend will not be one of them

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

If they win their catch up game they will be 2nd behind the team that was 1min from being in NPL last year. Tough call to say they are struggling.

Very good signing for Bumble bees

For Dudley?s high standards over the years I think they would consider anything less than minor premiership this year to be a failure.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Bar tv what game will you guys stream this weekend ? imo it should be Olympic vs Cardiff as that would be interesting. Would be great if you guys incorporated having dinner at each clubs sponsored venue after games.. Cardiff faithful should shout you a pizza unless they’ve run out of dough

[The Hacker]

[QUOTE=Zone Insider;280604]Hearing not all is well that?s all. Time will tell. Maybe a long shot with Azzurri haha but you never know.[

Enlighten us all please? This will be interesting ha ha

The paper bags a bit light this week for a few bloke ha

There will be a day where some blokes think they are worth more then they sign another guy and pay him more than the first guy and he has the shits and the results dry up.

Their model of paying a top 15 or so and not paying attention to the rest of the club I think has a short window and gets you so far and it?s worked well so far but as you go up that model can make it hard especially for a relatively new club really. Their 2 lower grades are average and the conference team forfeited last week. I wouldn?t be surprised if some lower grade guys get the shits they have to pay rego and some are on big money.

Each club to their own it?s worked so far for them. Let?s see if the wheels stay on the bus

[Undertaker]

Bar tv what game will you guys stream this weekend ? imo it should be Olympic vs Cardiff as that would be interesting. Would be great if you guys incorporated having dinner at each clubs sponsored venue after games.. Cardiff faithful should shout you a pizza unless they?ve run out of dough

Swansea Vs Westlakes is the rumour

[namwob99]

Swansea Vs Westlakes is the rumour

Minmi vs Phoenix in ZL2.
Next week is Cardiff vs Azzurri.

[Taffy]

Next week is Cardiff vs Azzurri.

That should be an interesting game

[MCG_1997]

Bar TV games:
Round 6:
Minmi v Sth Maitland
Round 7:
Kotara v Suns
Round 8:
Barnsley v Bellbird
Round 9:
Bolwarra v Merewether Advanced
Round 10:
Mayfield S v Kotara
Round 11:
TBA
Round 12:
Merewether v Garden Suburb
Round 13:
TBA
Round 14:
Medowie v Merewether United

[Zone Insider]

Bar TV games:
Round 6:
Minmi v Sth Maitland
Round 7:
Kotara v Suns
Round 8:
Barnsley v Bellbird
Round 9:
Bolwarra v Merewether Advanced
Round 10:
Mayfield S v Kotara
Round 11:
TBA
Round 12:
Merewether v Garden Suburb
Round 13:
TBA
Round 14:
Medowie v Merewether United

South maitland must of played some exciting football in their 6-1 loss last week to feature for the second straight week.

So Much for games being shared

[riverboy]

South maitland must of played some exciting football in their 6-1 loss last week to feature for the second straight week.

So Much for games being shared

Extremely poor, only 2 good zl1 games listed. Is the new boss of Newcastle football selecting these games? They should be promoting the best football, it appears they are trying to run Zone league football into the ground with so many zl2 and zl3 games.

South Maitland were way of the pace last week. I won't be watching them again.

[jessepinkman]

Extremely poor, only 2 good zl1 games listed. Is the new boss of Newcastle football selecting these games? They should be promoting the best football, it appears they are trying to run Zone league football into the ground with so many zl2 and zl3 games.

South Maitland were way of the pace last week. I won't be watching them again.

yes mate best to get a refund if you think you're not getting value for your coin

better yet, lets go back to last years free to watch weekly zone league coverage and pod cast, that was way better for the zone leagues, good point

[riverboy]

yes mate best to get a refund if you think you're not getting value for your coin

better yet, lets go back to last years free to watch weekly zone league coverage and pod cast, that was way better for the zone leagues, good point

I sense a fair bit of sarcasm, Don't get me wrong. It's certainly better, but why not make it the best it possibly could?

If you go and get a pie to eat, Don't you go somewhere to get a 10 out of 10 pie rather then a 4 out of 10 servo pie??

[slipperyfish]

yes mate best to get a refund if you think you're not getting value for your coin

better yet, lets go back to last years free to watch weekly zone league coverage and pod cast, that was way better for the zone leagues, good point
Couldn?t agree more Jesse. Riverboy is missing the point completely.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

That should be an interesting game

You take a shot every time a Cardiff player complains to a ref, I?ll take shot every time Azzurri concede a goal, let?s see who dies from alcohol poisoning first haha:pissup::pissup: this might be the most interesting game bar tv have put on in the last 5 years

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Extremely poor, only 2 good zl1 games listed. Is the new boss of Newcastle football selecting these games? They should be promoting the best football, it appears they are trying to run Zone league football into the ground with so many zl2 and zl3 games.

South Maitland were way of the pace last week. I won't be watching them again.

Games should be selected based on where clubs positions are on the ladder..want to be streamed .. win football matches.
Tv allocation should be:
60% zone league 1
25% zone league 2
15% zone league 3

One thing for sure is Croatia vs suns 2 must be streamed! suns players are still pissed about getting humbled in round 1. Can?t wait to watch that grudge match. I also think a no brainer would be to have one zone league game on a Friday per week for league 1. And it should be played at no.2 sports ground. Newcastle football hate innovation though

[Swanky]

Games should be selected based on where clubs positions are on the ladder..want to be streamed .. win football matches.
Tv allocation should be:
60% zone league 1
25% zone league 2
15% zone league 3

One thing for sure is Croatia vs suns 2 must be streamed! suns players are still pissed about getting humbled in round 1. Can?t wait to watch that grudge match. I also think a no brainer would be to have one zone league game on a Friday per week for league 1. And it should be played at no.2 sports ground. Newcastle football hate innovation though

No football can be played on Number 2 Sportsground between April and end of Rugby Union season

[Zone Insider]

Games should be selected based on where clubs positions are on the ladder..want to be streamed .. win football matches.
Tv allocation should be:
60% zone league 1
25% zone league 2
15% zone league 3

One thing for sure is Croatia vs suns 2 must be streamed! suns players are still pissed about getting humbled in round 1. Can?t wait to watch that grudge match. I also think a no brainer would be to have one zone league game on a Friday per week for league 1. And it should be played at no.2 sports ground. Newcastle football hate innovation though

You would think so but the brains trust picked the huge zone 3 clash of Merewether and suburbs instead

[ForeverRed]

No football can be played on Number 2 Sportsground between April and end of Rugby Union season
Why does a two bit rugby club get precedent over a national woman?s football team, there?s something very wrong there.

[Jardelsimage]

You would think so but the brains trust picked the huge zone 3 clash of Merewether and suburbs instead

the media man plays for Merewether yes/no?

[Swanky]

Why does a two bit rugby club get precedent over a national woman?s football team, there?s something very wrong there.

That is Newcastle Council for you. The jets got kicked off mid march from training and had to find a new training venue. Games had to cease once the Wildfires started their season.

[The Postman]

The Federation made it pretty clear in pre-season that clubs could elect to play Friday nights and on Sundays - mainly for the purpose of higher chance of getting Refs. But as you can see by the draw, Saturday is by far the preferred option for clubs.

I am all for every game being streamed, a fair number of clubs already have the VEO cameras already, surely something could be done there.

[riverboy]

the media man plays for Merewether yes/no?

Haha, Surely not? There are terms for that sort of thing.

[WeekendWarrior]

Haha, Surely not? There are terms for that sort of thing.

I believe he does, not sure which grade

Many teams expecting to get on this weekend? I know of a good few pitches I would write off already

[MCG_1997]

Many teams expecting to get on this weekend? I know of a good few pitches I would write off already

All games are on Saturday except for Kotara which is on Sunday. With the amount of rain we had, and the quality of most pitches, it will be nearly miraculous if we play on Saturday. I hope I am wrong, otherwise, it will be yet another mid week season.

[plague]

Why does a two bit rugby club get precedent over a national woman?s football team, there?s something very wrong there.

Rugby are the primary lease holder. The other sports sub lease it from them so they allocate it around the rugby season.

They fronted money and lobbied council to get it built.

Soccer did nothing so can't bitch about being a 2nd class citizen at that facility.

Soccer knows what they need to do, up to them/us to make it happen.

[Taffy]

[QUOTE=riverboy;280632] they are trying to run Zone league football into the ground with so many zl2 and zl3 games.[QUOTE]

Yeah zone league certainly was at it's peak before they got BarTV involved. Not to mention since when is ZONE LEAGUE 2 and ZONE LEAGUE 3 part of ZONE LEAGUE?

[The Shepherd]

It's like televising Newport County vs Fleetwood over Arsenal vs Liverpool

[RightFoot]

The split needs to be heavily in favour of ZL1, I agree.

Although to grow ZL as a whole, high stakes games and derbies in ZL2 and ZL3 should still have some exposure too. But if there's no such fixture in the lower divisions, ZL1 should always be priority and would be another incentive for ZL2 and ZL3 clubs to push up the leagues.

[RightFoot]

Predictions:

Mayfield 2-3 University
Swansea 4-2 Westlakes
Suns 5-1 Warners Bay
Azzurri 0-7 Croatia
Olympic 1-2 Cardiff
Kotara 7-0 Stockton

[RightFoot]

Short description of each teams start to the season after 5 rounds

1. Kotara (13)... VERY STRONG

2. University (12)... Underdogs

3. Mayfield (10)... Ones to watch

4. Croatia (10)... Underwhelming

5. Suns (9*)... less depth

6. Swansea (7*)... They'd be happy

7. Olympic (5)... Mentioned way too much on the Zoned In podcast

8. Cardiff (4)... All talk (have had tough fixtures but haven't delivered)

9. Warners Bay (4*)... Rebuilding

10. Stockton (3*)... Slightly better than expected

11. Westlakes (3)... Lucky Azzurri collapsed

12. Azzurri (0)... Even Jesus Christ can't help you, hello ZL2

[riverboy]

It's like televising Newport County vs Fleetwood over Arsenal vs Liverpool

100% agree, Good to see some smart people on the forum.

[riverboy]

The split needs to be heavily in favour of ZL1, I agree.

Although to grow ZL as a whole, high stakes games and derbies in ZL2 and ZL3 should still have some exposure too. But if there's no such fixture in the lower divisions, ZL1 should always be priority and would be another incentive for ZL2 and ZL3 clubs to push up the leagues.

100% agree, another smart individual. Get this man a beer.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Rugby are the primary lease holder. The other sports sub lease it from them so they allocate it around the rugby season.

They fronted money and lobbied council to get it built.

Soccer did nothing so can't bitch about being a 2nd class citizen at that facility.l,

Soccer knows what they need to do, up to them/us to make it happen.

Explain in more detail, you come off sounding like a micro-thinker. What money did union contribute? What do they pay as a lease? Newcastle council is all who you know and who you go to bed that?s a fact. The upgrade was a local council voting bargaining chip & an easy way to line a contractor that also had ties to the council and club pockets.

Also Merewether retreated have been around for 125 years and can?t even get a field in Merewether lol wanna know why ?.hint a player did something that pissed off someone high up in council but I?m not going to tell that story as it was probably before you were born. Merewether still have managed to get featured on bar tv twice for this season, they will probably make a trophy about it.

[Premy]

Maybe some people in this thread could volunteer their time every weekend to BarTV. That way those asking for it can deliver 1 ZL1 game each weekend to the viewers.

Maybe offer some solutions with your feedback.
Newcastle is a small place. The Newcastle football scene is even smaller. Reach out to those involved with BarTV and offer your services.

[Richardarlison]

Well said Premy, lots of hero?s on the forum but when push comes to shove they are few and far between.

[plague]

Newcastle council is all who you know and who you go to bed that?s a fact. The upgrade was a local council voting bargaining chip & an easy way to line a contractor that also had ties to the council and club pockets.

So you just explained exactly how it works and hence my point that if soccer wants the same they have the blueprint.

What else do you want out of me?

Sign up your heavy hitters (there are just as many in football as there is in rugby), find your angle and apply your pressure.

You think I'm out here saying anyone does this shit above board?

Geez Louise.

[RightFoot]

Some Thursday night info for you, here's the most "Zone League" league. It's an accumulation of points from 2011-2024

1. Dudley Redhead - 445 (13 seasons)
2. Mayfield United - 400 (13)
3. Swansea - 358 (13)
4. Newcastle Suns - 356 (9)
5. Cardiff City - 298 (13)
6. Warners Bay - 234 (9)
7. University - 227 (9)
8. Kotara South - 192 (7)
9. New Lambton - 183 (6)
10. Beresfield - 155 (6)
11. Cooks Hill United - 132 (4)
12. Hamilton Azzurri - 95 (4)

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Some Thursday night info for you, here's the most "Zone League" league. It's an accumulation of points from 2011-2024

1. Dudley Redhead - 445 (13 seasons)
2. Mayfield United - 400 (13)
3. Swansea - 358 (13)
4. Newcastle Suns - 356 (9)
5. Cardiff City - 298 (13)
6. Warners Bay - 234 (9)
7. University - 227 (9)
8. Kotara South - 192 (7)
9. New Lambton - 183 (6)
10. Beresfield - 155 (6)
11. Cooks Hill United - 132 (4)
12. Hamilton Azzurri - 95 (4)

Interesting there are a few clubs with lots of wins but little silverware to show for those wins particularly 3-7th (excluding suns)

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Completely shameful that a few clubs which I won’t name have made the Bar Tv crew pay for canteen feed while at the games streaming, do better

[Speedymetric]

No 2 was always a rugby ground. It was the NHRU, HJRU & Wanderers that lobbied the council for years to upgrade it. The NHRU & Wanderers also contributed financially, not sure about the HJRU.

[ZLWB]

Why does a two bit rugby club get precedent over a national woman?s football team, there?s something very wrong there.

NHRU were the drivers behind the development of Number 2, securing the grants and private funding to make it happen. They would have made sure to get a decent lease as part of that process.

[Taffy]

It's like televising Newport County vs Fleetwood over Arsenal vs Liverpool

The equivalence of Arsenal Vs Liverpool in Newcastle gets televised every week. A better analogy would be saying it is like showing Newport County Vs Fleetwood over Doncaster Vs Bromley.

[Taffy]

Completely shameful that a few clubs which I won?t name have made the Bar Tv crew pay for canteen feed while at the games streaming, do better

Not like BarTV are volunteers.

[WeekendWarrior]

Bar TV games:
Round 6:
Minmi v Sth Maitland

Round 12:
Merewether v Garden Suburb

Round 14:
Medowie v Merewether United

Round 6 has been changed to Charlestown vs Merewether United... They must be the team to watch this year apparently!!

[Zone Insider]

Round 6 has been changed to Charlestown vs Merewether United... They must be the team to watch this year apparently!!

Good to see it?s being shared around as promised.

[WeekendWarrior]

Hopefully commonsense prevails and they adjust round 12 to suns vs croatia due to this weeks adjustment

[Zonal Marking]

So are we any chance of seeing some football in the predicted sunshine tomorrow? Or has the rain already done too much damage?

[Undertaker]

Cardiff asking for sponsorships for a new mower worth 10k? Maybe if they stopped paying their players so much they could afford a new one

[WWFC25]

So are we any chance of seeing some football in the predicted sunshine tomorrow? Or has the rain already done too much damage?

Westlakes vs Swansea is off tomorrow

[Zone Insider]

Suns V Bay off
Olympic V Cardiff moved to Monday night

[Source]

Azzurri v croatia should be on tomorrow get down and watch the peoples club get smashed should be good , the peoples club is crumbling under the new regime morons

[FairPlay2022]

Suns V Bay off
Olympic V Cardiff moved to Monday night

Warners Bays ground is open so I’m not sure why the Suns weren’t prepared to organise a ground swap and get their fixture played this weekend.

[Jardelsimage]

Warners Bays ground is open so I?m not sure why the Suns weren?t prepared to organise a ground swap and get their fixture played this weekend.

you might find its full of juniors at home today and tomorrow

[FairPlay2022]

you might find its full of juniors at home today and tomorrow

Warners keen for the matches to have gone ahead from what I have heard

[Two tone]

Cardiff should have a chat with Retro at Cooks Hill about the mower they have for sale. Would be cheaper than 10k

[MCG_1997]

Warners Bays ground is open so I’m not sure why the Suns weren’t prepared to organise a ground swap and get their fixture played this weekend.

Suns will be playing their catch up against Stocko during the week. They will be coming off two weeks of no football and training. Looks like Stocko v Kotara is going ahead tomorrow.

[Source]

Judging by scores Azzurri should?ve called the games off reserves 9-0 loss first grade down 9-0 just before half time

[FairPlay2022]

Suns will be playing their catch up against Stocko during the week. They will be coming off two weeks of no football and training. Looks like Stocko v Kotara is going ahead tomorrow.

If last season taught us anything it?s that if you have a chance to get on the field you take it. Surely the Suns squad is deep enough to handle a midweek game after playing Sunday. Especially this early in the season. Some clubs have players not even kitting up on game day at the moment.

[Taffy]

It's a good day to be a Croatia Supporter.

[Taffy]

If last season taught us anything it?s that if you have a chance to get on the field you take it. Surely the Suns squad is deep enough to handle a midweek game after playing Sunday. Especially this early in the season. Some clubs have players not even kitting up on game day at the moment.

Not if you're trying to get promoted.

[outsider]

Judging by scores Azzurri should?ve called the games off reserves 9-0 loss first grade down 9-0 just before half time

Azzuri made a comeback 11-1

[magician]

It's a good day to be a Croatia Supporter.

How??
Azzurri players struggle to trap it

[Source]

Croatia 13-1 win over The peoples club 🤣 zone league 3 and start again big problems

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Not a good game from Croatia, they can’t seem to keep a clean sheet in zone league 1… luckily they have no trouble finding the back of the net. I think teams like Suns will be happy to see Croatia gave up 2nd half and didn’t push for more goals

[Zonal Marking]

Azzurri you have had a good run. At times you have given the league the odd good memory but your time is up.

As a famous Arsenal supporter who sadly is no longer with us once said…ITS TIME TO GO!!

[anfield]

Croatia 13-1 win over The peoples club 🤣 zone league 3 and start again big problems

If they get relegated they will drop to zone league 2.

Sliding doors moment surely was when the guys left for Croudace Bay. That would have solved all their current issues. A few years at Hexham was also a killer.

[the-deviant]

If they get relegated they will drop to zone league 2.

Sliding doors moment surely was when the guys left for Croudace Bay. That would have solved all their current issues. A few years at Hexham was also a killer.

It is a wonder why they didn?t let the Crabs become the ZL1 team when they won the competition and Azzurri came 9th or so. Probably some egg on the faces of the People?s Club

[Source]

I know they?ll be relegated to zone 2 but might be much for them they shafted the lads from the crabs when the club was strong and to many egos on the committee and who run the club it?s just a case of karma once a good club sinking fast with the current head honchoes.