2025 Zone League 1

[Zone Insider]

Mid week

Mayfield 2-2 Cardiff
Swansea 1-4 Croatia
Westlakes 2-4 Warners Bay
Olympic 1-4 Kotara

[Addios]

Mayfield 2-1 Cardiff
Swansea 1-3 Croatia
Westlakes 1-2 Warners Bay
Olympic 2-2 Kotara

[Kicktheball]

If full strength, Cardiff is my dark horse to upset the league leaders. Plenty of football to be played

[Undertaker]

According to a Westlakes player Stockton didn?t give them a bench, players had to sit on the ground or stand. Pathetic at this level if true

[NUGUNS]

According to a Westlakes player Stockton didn?t give them a bench, players had to sit on the ground or stand. Pathetic at this level if true

Game was played at Tarro which looks like a first for them this year. Good chance they might not have had access or even know where they are.

[straightred88]

According to a Westlakes player Stockton didn?t give them a bench, players had to sit on the ground or stand. Pathetic at this level if true

What a disgrace, truly embarrassing

[Alton]

What a disgrace, truly embarrassing

Absolute disgrace but what will the amateur administration do about it ?

[MCG_1997]

Absolute disgrace but what will the amateur administration do about it ?
Game was moved to Tarro. There were already games before them. Stockton had to take their own goal nets and set up theirs. I don't think they were informed to even take benches as well.

[Undertaker]

They also lied to the federation saying they contacted Westlakes about a ground change. Westlakes weren?t offered the option to host like they should have in my opinion

[Zonal Marking]

If full strength, Cardiff is my dark horse to upset the league leaders. Plenty of football to be played

Think you might be in the wrong thread because the Cardiff in this league will be lucky not to lose by 3+ goals against the Croats this weekend.

[Taffy]

Seems whoever manages the Zone Football League facebook account isn't happy that they have been called out.

[ZoningIn!]

Caught a glimpse of a back & forth in the comments yesterday morning, checked again in the arvo and looks like the gibbins bloke took away his comments. pretty vocal until his call out was called out...

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Mayfield 1-3 Cardiff
Swansea 1-7 Croatia
Westlakes 1-4 Warners Bay
Olympic 1-4 Kotara

[Jardelsimage]

They also lied to the federation saying they contacted Westlakes about a ground change. Westlakes weren?t offered the option to host like they should have in my opinion

they don't have to offer another team to host their home game, if they want to move it to suncorp, that's up to them in the end.
All they need to do is notify the change of venue.

Tarro is Newcastle Footballs fall back for washouts plan??

[Zone Insider]

they don't have to offer another team to host their home game, if they want to move it to suncorp, that's up to them in the end.
All they need to do is notify the change of venue.

Tarro is Newcastle Footballs fall back for washouts plan??

Yes I believe they are the licence holder of Tarro and smith park as back up plans for clubs

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

they don't have to offer another team to host their home game, if they want to move it to suncorp, that's up to them in the end.
All they need to do is notify the change of venue.

Tarro is Newcastle Footballs fall back for washouts plan??

Nil need attempting to educate the uneducated Jardel.

Stockton have done nothing wrong. In fact, they should be applauded for taking initiative and organising an alternate ground, sacrificing a home crowd and canteen revenue in the process.

Rathmines absolutely positively would not have fancied an 8pm midweek catch up at Stockton.

[The Postman]

Rules & Regulations Regulation D
Date of effect: January 2025 Page 34 of 43

i. The first step by the Competition Administrator after notification of a
washed-out Venue, the Competition Administrator will contact the
opposition Club to see if their venue is available, or

ii. The second step, the game may be moved to a neutral venue if
available, or

iii. The third step, the game will be reset to a later date.

So Stockton have done nothing wrong BUT Newcastle Football did twice
- Not contacting Westlakes and offering them to host
- Not providing access to Benches or Nets (Stockton had to being their own) They were nice enough to leave the Corner Flags though.

[Taffy]

They were nice enough to leave the Corner Flags though.

That's good, corner flags are required according the rules. Nets though (or benches) aren't a requirement.

[The Postman]

That's good, corner flags are required according the rules. Nets though (or benches) aren't a requirement.

They are though, page 4 & 5.

https://www.northernnswfootball.com.au/sites/nnswf/files/2024-06/Regulation%20D%20%282024%29.pdf

There is plenty of stuff in there that I don't think many Clubs are doing or even able to do, interesting what the Federations enforce and what they don't.

[Taffy]

They are though, page 4 & 5.

https://www.northernnswfootball.com.au/sites/nnswf/files/2024-06/Regulation%20D%20%282024%29.pdf

There is plenty of stuff in there that I don't think many Clubs are doing or even able to do, interesting what the Federations enforce and what they don't.

I'll concede on the benches regarding nets though

The full sentence says "Nets and corner posts are to be provided to conform with the requirements of the Competition"

Where else are the requirements of the competition that mention nets?

The answer to that is D46 which says

"F.I.F.A. - IFAB Laws of the Game - Law 1 – The Field of Play, this applies for all ground surfaces, Ground markings, dimensions, goal areas, fixtures (goalposts, corner posts, commercial advertising, logos, and emblems, etc.), and fittings (nets, technical area dugouts and benches, etc.)."

And if we read the IFAB Laws of the game Law 1 we will see that it says "Nets MAY be attached to the goal" so nets aren't a requirement. However, corner posts are as Law 1 says "A flagpost at least 1.5m with a non pointed top and a flag MUST be placed on each corner"


Anyway it doesn't matter, Newcastle Football can't even follow their own rules.

[The Postman]

Anyway it doesn't matter, Newcastle Football can't even follow their own rules.

Spot on!

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Wrong thread brother

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Seems whoever manages the Zone Football League facebook account isn't happy that they have been called out.

What happened? Called out on what?

[RightFoot]

Being midway through the season I thought it would be appropriate to predict the final ladder

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

Croatia are just too hot to catch. The addition of Cowburn has essentially cemented the clubs place in NL1 next season. Will be interesting how they go about creating youth sides to be NPL eligible... also heard that they'll be playing out of Wickham near the Croat club next season? If true, it would help with youth recruitment with the lack of PYL clubs in the north-west Newcastle/Mayfield area, and could also entice youth players from Medowie/Stockton.

There is undoubtedly a clear top 6. Uni, Mayfield and Cardiff will be battling for the last two finals spots, which is going to be very unfortunate for the one that misses out they, all deserve a go at finals football.

I've tipped Azzurri to go down, they deserve it. I wouldn't be surprised if they BS relegation by pipping wins against Westlakes and Stockton, all three clubs just can't match it with the big guns.

[Toaf]

Mayfield vs cardiff
1st 2-1 mayfield
Res 3 nil mayfield
Hearing was a very interesting and entertaining night especially in ressies match abandoned anyone at the game care to give some insight into it few reds giving out

[Undertaker]

Caught a glimpse of a back & forth in the comments yesterday morning, checked again in the arvo and looks like the gibbins bloke took away his comments. pretty vocal until his call out was called out...

Was probably threatened with a suspension, wouldn?t be the first time people calling out the federation have been slapped with a couple of weeks for comments.

[Zonal Marking]

Mayfield vs cardiff
1st 2-1 mayfield
Res 3 nil mayfield
Hearing was a very interesting and entertaining night especially in ressies match abandoned anyone at the game care to give some insight into it few reds giving out

Any word on why the reserves fixture was abandoned?

[Taffy]

What happened? Called out on what?

Just a facebook post made about how the experts on the local forums don't know what they are talking about

[Mayfield]

Mayfield vs Cardiff game was tight in the first-grade game (6:30). Great game to watch.
Ressies didn't kick off until 8:30.
10 mins in, straight red card to Cardiff for decent. Unlucky as there were a few 50/50's go against Cardiff and they were blowing up. Not sure what the ref heard but straight red for decent.
Second red card was two yellows. Maybe after 25 mins. After the first red card two yellows to the captain over the next 15 mins (decent again). Cardiff just could compose themselves and were losing it.
Cardiff then did really well 1 and 2 men down for most of the half.
2-0 Mayfield @ HT.
Last straight red card came maybe at the 55-minute mark. Absolutely horrible high, studs up karate kick on Mayfield player's chest/arm. Bruising and blood drawn.
Third man gone, minutes later a Cardiff bloke went down injured and with no more subs the game was called (maybe 55-60 mins).
Mayfield 5-0 I think.

[Taffy]

Third man gone, minutes later a Cardiff bloke went down injured and with no more subs the game was called (maybe 55-60 mins).

I don't understand why the game had to be called? 7 players would've remained on the field

[WWFC25]

Westlakes vs Warners Bay
1st 1-3
Reserves 0-4

Thanks for coming out on a freezing night for two well played games

[Buddha]

According to a Westlakes player Stockton didn?t give them a bench, players had to sit on the ground or stand. Pathetic at this level if true
A Stockton Committee Member has asked me to pass on these comments in regards to your comments here

"Your comments are incorrect. Before making public accusations or assumptions, it would have been far more productive and intelligent to ask questions and seek clarification?especially on matters you?re clearly not fully informed about and clearly have no idea.

I know exactly what occurred, as I personally handled all comms:

0727 ? I messaged the Westlakes contact number I have, advising Third Grade was washed out, but we were still hopeful Reserves and Firsts could go ahead. I mentioned reassessment would occur at 9:00 AM. No response

0800 ? I followed up, asking for thoughts on pushing kickoff times back to allow more drying time. No response

0914 ? I messaged again: ?Thoughts on moving games to Westlakes? Corroba is no good.? No response

These messages were sent to both a listed Westlakes contact and a known player. No response was received from either party.

From there, I actively searched for alternate grounds:

0933 ? I informed NF that Corroba was unplayable and asked if they knew of any alternative fields.

0940 ? 0950 ? I contacted Mayfield Juniors, Azzurri and Raymond Terrace to check for spare fields. Both had none available. Completely understandable.

0950 - NF contacting me saying that had a ground at Tarro Park which was potentially available.

1007 ? NF confirmed Tarro Park was good to go with slightly delayed kickoffs. I asked if we needed to bring equipment.

1010 ? NF confirmed nothing was required from us equipment-wise.

All of this was done to ensure the games could go ahead?despite having already had three washed-out games and receiving no response from Westlakes during a two-and-a-half-hour window.

1018 ? I made phone calls to two Westlakes numbers given to me by NF?one new, one already contacted. One call went unanswered. The other was answered and met with aggression, asking why Westlakes hadn?t been contacted?despite our repeated attempts.

1032 ? A follow-up call confirmed that Westlakes were happy to play wherever, as long as referees were appointed?which they were.

1230 ? At the ground, our squad manager offered to source bench seating for Westlakes' Reserves. He was told it wasn?t necessary.

Given all of the above, to label our club as ?disgraceful? or ?embarrassing? is not only inaccurate?it?s deeply unfair to a club that went above and beyond to get the games played in tough conditions.

What is embarrassing is making public accusations without having the facts and having any idea what actually happened. Also completely ignoring the effort that went into making sure Westlakes didn?t lose another weekend of football.

The Sharks look forward to your apology.

Rolo"

[Zonal Marking]

Mayfield vs Cardiff game was tight in the first-grade game (6:30). Great game to watch.
Ressies didn't kick off until 8:30.
10 mins in, straight red card to Cardiff for decent. Unlucky as there were a few 50/50's go against Cardiff and they were blowing up. Not sure what the ref heard but straight red for decent.
Second red card was two yellows. Maybe after 25 mins. After the first red card two yellows to the captain over the next 15 mins (decent again). Cardiff just could compose themselves and were losing it.
Cardiff then did really well 1 and 2 men down for most of the half.
2-0 Mayfield @ HT.
Last straight red card came maybe at the 55-minute mark. Absolutely horrible high, studs up karate kick on Mayfield player's chest/arm. Bruising and blood drawn.
Third man gone, minutes later a Cardiff bloke went down injured and with no more subs the game was called (maybe 55-60 mins).
Mayfield 5-0 I think.

Anyone from Cardiff care to comment on this? Pretty poor discipline wise and not a great look for your club.

[Incognito mosquito]

A Stockton Committee Member has asked me to pass on these comments in regards to your comments here

"Your comments are incorrect. Before making public accusations or assumptions, it would have been far more productive and intelligent to ask questions and seek clarification?especially on matters you?re clearly not fully informed about and clearly have no idea.

I know exactly what occurred, as I personally handled all comms:

0727 ? I messaged the Westlakes contact number I have, advising Third Grade was washed out, but we were still hopeful Reserves and Firsts could go ahead. I mentioned reassessment would occur at 9:00 AM. No response

0800 ? I followed up, asking for thoughts on pushing kickoff times back to allow more drying time. No response

0914 ? I messaged again: ?Thoughts on moving games to Westlakes? Corroba is no good.? No response

These messages were sent to both a listed Westlakes contact and a known player. No response was received from either party.

From there, I actively searched for alternate grounds:

0933 ? I informed NF that Corroba was unplayable and asked if they knew of any alternative fields.

0940 ? 0950 ? I contacted Mayfield Juniors, Azzurri and Raymond Terrace to check for spare fields. Both had none available. Completely understandable.

0950 - NF contacting me saying that had a ground at Tarro Park which was potentially available.

1007 ? NF confirmed Tarro Park was good to go with slightly delayed kickoffs. I asked if we needed to bring equipment.

1010 ? NF confirmed nothing was required from us equipment-wise.

All of this was done to ensure the games could go ahead?despite having already had three washed-out games and receiving no response from Westlakes during a two-and-a-half-hour window.

1018 ? I made phone calls to two Westlakes numbers given to me by NF?one new, one already contacted. One call went unanswered. The other was answered and met with aggression, asking why Westlakes hadn?t been contacted?despite our repeated attempts.

1032 ? A follow-up call confirmed that Westlakes were happy to play wherever, as long as referees were appointed?which they were.

1230 ? At the ground, our squad manager offered to source bench seating for Westlakes' Reserves. He was told it wasn?t necessary.

Given all of the above, to label our club as ?disgraceful? or ?embarrassing? is not only inaccurate?it?s deeply unfair to a club that went above and beyond to get the games played in tough conditions.

What is embarrassing is making public accusations without having the facts and having any idea what actually happened. Also completely ignoring the effort that went into making sure Westlakes didn?t lose another weekend of football.

The Sharks look forward to your apology.

Rolo"

Hey Buddha,

Just want to address and close this one out. I was the player Rolo contacted outside of our wet weather contact so can confirm the above. Been chatting with Rolo aswell and sounds like what I suspected as unfortunate circumstances with not having the correct number initially hence the nil response from us (mine was more through family stuff at the time). Anyways, I don?t know who undertaker is and don?t know who from our club he spoke to for their info. I?ll speak to what I know though.

Stockton made best efforts to get the game on. Their ressies staff tried to assist with a bench but the facilities provided just didn?t cater unfortunately. Stockton did a great job in getting the game on given the circumstances. It would be handy if there were bench seats in both sheds if this ground is to be used as a fall back in future but based on Rolos comments it doesn?t sound like the ?home clubs? responsibility which is fair.

I know there?s a formal process that?s meant to be followed.. but I think it?s easy to forget that this is all volunteers from clubs doing the initial rearrangements and sometimes things don?t follow process perfectly, it happens.

On the day, Stockton were great and there were 2 competitive matches. I want to thank Rolo and the Stockton football club for ensuring we didn?t have to turn up on a cold windy Wednesday night for a catch up game.. that would have been sh*t.

[Trigger]

Mayfield vs Cardiff game was tight in the first-grade game (6:30). Great game to watch.
Ressies didn't kick off until 8:30.
10 mins in, straight red card to Cardiff for decent. Unlucky as there were a few 50/50's go against Cardiff and they were blowing up. Not sure what the ref heard but straight red for decent.
Second red card was two yellows. Maybe after 25 mins. After the first red card two yellows to the captain over the next 15 mins (decent again). Cardiff just could compose themselves and were losing it.
Cardiff then did really well 1 and 2 men down for most of the half.
2-0 Mayfield @ HT.
Last straight red card came maybe at the 55-minute mark. Absolutely horrible high, studs up karate kick on Mayfield player's chest/arm. Bruising and blood drawn.
Third man gone, minutes later a Cardiff bloke went down injured and with no more subs the game was called (maybe 55-60 mins).
Mayfield 5-0 I think.

Sounds like the ref is a cheat. It happens occasionally, theyre human and I used to ref and seen it. There is a reason why captains need to question a ref when consistency disappears.

However at 1 man down Cardiff should regrouped, communicated that the ref is coming for them then dive all night to try even things up. Once integrity of a game is gone might as well play it their way.

[Jardelsimage]

Quote Originally Posted by Mayfield View Post
Mayfield vs Cardiff game was tight in the first-grade game (6:30). Great game to watch.
Ressies didn't kick off until 8:30.
10 mins in, straight red card to Cardiff for decent. Unlucky as there were a few 50/50's go against Cardiff and they were blowing up. Not sure what the ref heard but straight red for decent.
Second red card was two yellows. Maybe after 25 mins. After the first red card two yellows to the captain over the next 15 mins (decent again). Cardiff just could compose themselves and were losing it.
Cardiff then did really well 1 and 2 men down for most of the half.
2-0 Mayfield @ HT.
Last straight red card came maybe at the 55-minute mark. Absolutely horrible high, studs up karate kick on Mayfield player's chest/arm. Bruising and blood drawn.
Third man gone, minutes later a Cardiff bloke went down injured and with no more subs the game was called (maybe 55-60 mins).
Mayfield 5-0 I think.
Sounds like the ref is a cheat. It happens occasionally, theyre human and I used to ref and seen it. There is a reason why captains need to question a ref when consistency disappears.

However at 1 man down Cardiff should regrouped, communicated that the ref is coming for them then dive all night to try even things up. Once integrity of a game is gone might as well play it their way.[QUOTE=Trigger;281667]Sounds like the ref is a cheat. It happens occasionally, theyre human and I used to ref and seen it. There is a reason why captains need to question a ref when consistency disappears.


ok, as i left due to personnel reasons after the 1st send off.
My late night phone call, explained pretty much as written above.
1st send off was ref abuse" holy shit ref" are his exact words.
2nd not sure what was said.
3rd late tackle
player down was concussed i was told, he was going off, so down to 7. So, coach asked to call it.
Thats it in nutshell as told to me.
Yes we need to regroup after that, but sometimes that's football.

cheers

[plague]

Sounds like the ref is a cheat

Hahahahahahahahahaha

Jesus Christ.


I love the internet.

[Trigger]

Hahahahahahahahahaha

Jesus Christ. I love the internet.

Good ol' No Kings here blocking cars with hysterical screams of murder. lolol. Innernet cant lose

[Zone Insider]

Olympic 4-3 Kotara

[ZLWB]

Sounds like the ref is a cheat. It happens occasionally...

Sounds more like a team that showed little or no discipline. Not all the calls go your way. You can respond like an adult, or like this

[Zonal Marking]

Quote Originally Posted by Mayfield View Post
Mayfield vs Cardiff game was tight in the first-grade game (6:30). Great game to watch.
Ressies didn't kick off until 8:30.
10 mins in, straight red card to Cardiff for decent. Unlucky as there were a few 50/50's go against Cardiff and they were blowing up. Not sure what the ref heard but straight red for decent.
Second red card was two yellows. Maybe after 25 mins. After the first red card two yellows to the captain over the next 15 mins (decent again). Cardiff just could compose themselves and were losing it.
Cardiff then did really well 1 and 2 men down for most of the half.
2-0 Mayfield @ HT.
Last straight red card came maybe at the 55-minute mark. Absolutely horrible high, studs up karate kick on Mayfield player's chest/arm. Bruising and blood drawn.
Third man gone, minutes later a Cardiff bloke went down injured and with no more subs the game was called (maybe 55-60 mins).
Mayfield 5-0 I think.
Sounds like the ref is a cheat. It happens occasionally, theyre human and I used to ref and seen it. There is a reason why captains need to question a ref when consistency disappears.

However at 1 man down Cardiff should regrouped, communicated that the ref is coming for them then dive all night to try even things up. Once integrity of a game is gone might as well play it their way.[QUOTE=Trigger;281667]Sounds like the ref is a cheat. It happens occasionally, theyre human and I used to ref and seen it. There is a reason why captains need to question a ref when consistency disappears.


ok, as i left due to personnel reasons after the 1st send off.
My late night phone call, explained pretty much as written above.
1st send off was ref abuse" holy shit ref" are his exact words.
2nd not sure what was said.
3rd late tackle
player down was concussed i was told, he was going off, so down to 7. So, coach asked to call it.
Thats it in nutshell as told to me.
Yes we need to regroup after that, but sometimes that's football.

cheers

Bit concerning that you had 3 players sent off in the one match though. It is not about regrouping but addressing and weeding out a potential discipline issue you have at the club.

You cant just dismiss the situation as the referees are cheats like Trigga did. You have to take responsibility and look in your own backyard at what you can do better.

[Jardelsimage]

[QUOTE=Jardelsimage;281672]Quote Originally Posted by Mayfield View Post
Mayfield vs Cardiff game was tight in the first-grade game (6:30). Great game to watch.
Ressies didn't kick off until 8:30.
10 mins in, straight red card to Cardiff for decent. Unlucky as there were a few 50/50's go against Cardiff and they were blowing up. Not sure what the ref heard but straight red for decent.
Second red card was two yellows. Maybe after 25 mins. After the first red card two yellows to the captain over the next 15 mins (decent again). Cardiff just could compose themselves and were losing it.
Cardiff then did really well 1 and 2 men down for most of the half.
2-0 Mayfield @ HT.
Last straight red card came maybe at the 55-minute mark. Absolutely horrible high, studs up karate kick on Mayfield player's chest/arm. Bruising and blood drawn.
Third man gone, minutes later a Cardiff bloke went down injured and with no more subs the game was called (maybe 55-60 mins).
Mayfield 5-0 I think.
Sounds like the ref is a cheat. It happens occasionally, theyre human and I used to ref and seen it. There is a reason why captains need to question a ref when consistency disappears.

However at 1 man down Cardiff should regrouped, communicated that the ref is coming for them then dive all night to try even things up. Once integrity of a game is gone might as well play it their way.

Bit concerning that you had 3 players sent off in the one match though. It is not about regrouping but addressing and weeding out a potential discipline issue you have at the club.

You cant just dismiss the situation as the referees are cheats like Trigga did. You have to take responsibility and look in your own backyard at what you can do better.



We took the responsibility, we have not blamed anyone bar ourselves, we have not called anyone cheats not sure what else i can say about it, except here is what happened for the 1st send.

1st one sent off said "Holy shit ref", after our fullback was tripped in the box, no pen, he gets up returns to his RB position, gets cleaned up again, all within a minute (this kid weighs about 60kg) so if that's a sendoff offence for our player, we all should look out then.

[Taffy]

Imagine thinking it is okay to swear at the ref, no wonder there is a discipline problem

[Jardelsimage]

Imagine thinking it is okay to swear at the ref, no wonder there is a discipline problem

well taffy if you think "holy shit ref" is swearing at a ref, well obviously you have led a sheltered life on the field, never been kicked, never had a bad decision go against you, or the other just a keyboard warrior?

The ankle injury sustained has put our young fullback out this for the weekend also, so...

cheers Chris.......

[outsider]

Mayfield vs Cardiff game was tight in the first-grade game (6:30). Great game to watch.
Ressies didn't kick off until 8:30.
10 mins in, straight red card to Cardiff for decent. Unlucky as there were a few 50/50's go against Cardiff and they were blowing up. Not sure what the ref heard but straight red for decent.
Second red card was two yellows. Maybe after 25 mins. After the first red card two yellows to the captain over the next 15 mins (decent again). Cardiff just could compose themselves and were losing it.
Cardiff then did really well 1 and 2 men down for most of the half.
2-0 Mayfield @ HT.
Last straight red card came maybe at the 55-minute mark. Absolutely horrible high, studs up karate kick on Mayfield player's chest/arm. Bruising and blood drawn.
Third man gone, minutes later a Cardiff bloke went down injured and with no more subs the game was called (maybe 55-60 mins).
Mayfield 5-0 I think.

Firstly you dont get a red card for DISSENT it is only a yellow.You can get a red card for OFFINABUS (Offensive insulting and abusive)behaviour.I would be more inclined to put what happened down to a complete lack of discipline by the players concerned not any actions by the referee.

[Zonal Marking]

well taffy if you think "holy shit ref" is swearing at a ref, well obviously you have led a sheltered life on the field, never been kicked, never had a bad decision go against you, or the other just a keyboard warrior?

The ankle injury sustained has put our young fullback out this for the weekend also, so...

cheers Chris.......

Whilst I agree those words alone shouldnt warrant a yellow you have to take into context how it was said. If he was yelling it aggressively towards the referee then he is flirting with the line of receiving a caution.

[Taffy]

well taffy if you think "holy shit ref" is swearing at a ref, well obviously you have led a sheltered life on the field, never been kicked, never had a bad decision go against you, or the other just a keyboard warrior?

The ankle injury sustained has put our young fullback out this for the weekend also, so...

cheers Chris.......

It's still swearing at the ref regardless if you think it is acceptable or not.

That's before we take your word that was the only three words said, which I doubt it was.

[Kicktheball]

When are we going to make the referee accountable. Handing out yellows and reds without any prior warning or providing them a chance is ridiculous...

And if all the above correspondence is true, that is blatant cheating and poor form by having a mayfield clubbie running the line on a first grade match.

[ZLWB]

When are we going to make the referee accountable. Handing out yellows and reds without any prior warning or providing them a chance is ridiculous...

And if all the above correspondence is true, that is blatant cheating and poor form by having a mayfield clubbie running the line on a first grade match.

How is it poor form for the clubbie to run the line?
Serious question - if no official appointed what else could be done?

[Killa]

If Dougie of all people, was giving the referee a dressing down after the game about his performance, that should be enough to suggest he may have lost control.

[sapdad]

Handing out yellows and reds without any prior warning or providing them a chance is ridiculous...

Its also not in the rules.But why let that get in the way of a good conspiracy.

[ZLWB]

Its also not in the rules.But why let that get in the way of a good conspiracy.
Spot on. A YC quite literally IS a warning. Also, how often have we heard about Zero Tolerance over recent seasons?
Some blokes must be slow learners

[Jardelsimage]

Spot on. A YC quite literally IS a warning. Also, how often have we heard about Zero Tolerance over recent seasons?
Some blokes must be slow learners

one word says it all "consistency " is all we ask for in the end..



ok lets move on, some interesting games this weekend..

[Zone Insider]

Round 13

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

[pv4]

well taffy if you think "holy shit ref" is swearing at a ref, well obviously you have led a sheltered life on the field, never been kicked, never had a bad decision go against you, or the other just a keyboard warrior?

"holy shit" = swearing
"ref" = at the ref

Lessons learned on how your club needs to navigate ZERO TOLERANCE moving forward.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Round 13

Mayfield 1-3 Suns
Westlakes 0-7 Kotara
Croatia 5-2 Cardiff
Uni 6-1 Stockton
Azzurri 1-6 Swansea
Warners Bay 2-3 Olympic

[Taffy]

Handing out yellows and reds without any prior warning or providing them a chance is ridiculous...

These players had never played a game before? Or are these players just not aware of the rules of the game they are playing?

[Addios]

Mayfield 2-2 Suns
Westlakes 1-4 Kotara
Croatia 4-2 Cardiff
Uni 4-0 Stockton
Azzurri 2-6 Swansea
Warners Bay 2-4 Olympic

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Keen to see how Cardiff hold up this weekend

[Source]

How is it poor form for the clubbie to run the line?
Serious question - if no official appointed what else could be done?how is it poor form for a clubbie to run the line it happens al the time what planet are you on ffs

[ZLWB]

how is it poor form for a clubbie to run the line it happens al the time what planet are you on ffs

Calm down champ.
My question was how is it poor form? If no ref is appointed what are clubs supposed to do?

[RightFoot]

How about Jack Read-Jones signing for Kotara... Probably too little too late for a title surge, but will be favourites now to finish 2nd over Suns

[prawnhead]

How about Jack Read-Jones signing for Kotara... Probably too little too late for a title surge, but will be favourites now to finish 2nd over Suns

Not trying to be smart, but who is Jack Read-Jones and where did he come from?

[RightFoot]

Not trying to be smart, but who is Jack Read-Jones and where did he come from?

Came straight from Newcastle Olympic NPL. Made his first grade debut 3 years ago and has notched up over 60 appearances since then. In his mid-early 20s so will be a very exciting talent to watch.

[prawnhead]

Came straight from Newcastle Olympic NPL. Made his first grade debut 3 years ago and has notched up over 60 appearances since then. In his mid-early 20s so will be a very exciting talent to watch.

Cheers mate - good signing for them.

[Toaf]

Think you might be in the wrong thread because the Cardiff in this league will be lucky not to lose by 3+ goals against the Croats this weekend.

Seems cardiff must've been lucky then 2 all draw

[The Hacker]

Seems cardiff must've been lucky then 2 all draw

This tread may be interesting for the next 24hrs after that result

[Zone Insider]

Croatia 2-2 Cardiff

Headed out to Beresfield today for a look.

A decent hard fought match. I thought Cardiff were the better side today but couldn?t do enough to take all the points.

Cardiff took the lead on two occasions but Croatia just kept fighting and came back.

Cardiff are a quality side not sure why they are so low on the ladder.

Linesman had a shocker disallowing a Croatia goal for offside. I was inline and it wasn?t.

A late scuffle and a Cardiff headbutt meant both teams finished with 10 men.

If Cardiff can play like that they will shake up the finals.

Canteen was excellent.

[ZLWB]

Seems cardiff must've been lucky then 2 all draw
They almost managed that the first time they played. They missed snatching a draw by the width of the post.

[Nou Camp]

Mayfield vs Suns
1sts 0-2
Res 3-2
3rds 0-1

[Toaf]

Croatia vs cardiff
3-2
0-1
2-2


Say suns win there games inhand they go infront of croatia game on

[Zone Insider]

Croatia vs cardiff
3-2
0-1
2-2


Say suns win there games inhand they go infront of croatia game on

Correct, big week for Suns next week looking at the draw.

[Zonal Marking]

Croatia vs cardiff
3-2
0-1
2-2


Say suns win there games inhand they go infront of croatia game on

If Suns do fancy promotion they are more then capable of winning out from here. Croatia have dropped the ball massively. No more head to head matches left with the Suns either to close the gap.

[Zonal Marking]

Croatia 2-2 Cardiff

Headed out to Beresfield today for a look.

A decent hard fought match. I thought Cardiff were the better side today but couldn?t do enough to take all the points.

Cardiff took the lead on two occasions but Croatia just kept fighting and came back.

Cardiff are a quality side not sure why they are so low on the ladder.

Linesman had a shocker disallowing a Croatia goal for offside. I was inline and it wasn?t.

A late scuffle and a Cardiff headbutt meant both teams finished with 10 men.

If Cardiff can play like that they will shake up the finals.

Canteen was excellent.

Have Cardiff got a discipline problem? First all those send offs at Mayfield midweek and now this

[Jim]

Have Cardiff got a discipline problem? First all those send offs at Mayfield midweek and now this

Refs find it easier to send them off then upset the effnics. Croats are a bunch of protected choppers.

Pity Cardiff didnt send a few more lads in

[Jim]

Croatia vs cardiff
3-2
0-1
2-2


Say suns win there games inhand they go infront of croatia game on

ffs put the grades in numbnuts

[Toaf]

ffs put the grades in numbnuts

I thought you'd figure it out yourself conference league is the main event or maybe its the number of cards per team but suit yourself hope this helps
Croatia vs cardiff
1St 2 -2
RES 0-1
CONF 3-2

[Toaf]

Have Cardiff got a discipline problem? First all those send offs at Mayfield midweek and now this

Have heard striker from Croatia likes to talk the talk but went hiding went things got heated

[straightred88]

Have heard striker from Croatia likes to talk the talk but went hiding went things got heated

You heard wrong

[Zone Insider]

Plenty of games to go its anyone?s comp

[Toaf]

You heard wrong
What have you heard curious as there's always 2 sides

[Zonal Marking]

Plenty of games to go its anyone?s comp

Well no it is either Croatia or Suns comp. If Suns genuinely want to go up they wont blow it from here. Croatia will now be praying that Suns are happy playing in 3rd division and just happen to have an ?off day? like they did against Olympic last season.

[Zone Insider]

Well no it is either Croatia or Suns comp. If Suns genuinely want to go up they wont blow it from here. Croatia will now be praying that Suns are happy playing in 3rd division and just happen to have an ?off day? like they did against Olympic last season.

Don?t write Kotara off just yet.

[Guthorina]

how is it poor form for a clubbie to run the line it happens al the time what planet are you on ffs

For what it?s worth, every game I?ve watched with club linesmen, they?ve been extremely fair.

Not too long ago, if you had an opposing clubs linesman, you just assumed they would cheat but now they seem to be very fair.

Moving on, I?m keen to see how Cardiff go next week after this huge result.

[Zonal Marking]

Don?t write Kotara off just yet.

Why not? They are bang average

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Well no it is either Croatia or Suns comp. If Suns genuinely want to go up they wont blow it from here. Croatia will now be praying that Suns are happy playing in 3rd division and just happen to have an ?off day? like they did against Olympic last season.

I hope Croatia fc go up as Dudley has somewhat let down the zone league reputation with what they’ve achieved in New fm this year… I have a feeling Suns would be the same. It would be nice to go full circle and have Dudley comeback to zone league 1 as well through being relegated

[ForeverRed]

I hope Croatia fc go up as Dudley has somewhat let down the zone league reputation with what they’ve achieved in New fm this year… I have a feeling Suns would be the same. It would be nice to go full circle and have Dudley comeback to zone league 1 as well through being relegated
Very funny, maybe the truth is zone league isn?t as crash hot as people think it is, Dudley have found that out,

[Nou Camp]

Mayfields club officials that ran the lines yesterday were better than the actual ?officials?

[ZLWB]

I hope Croatia fc go up as Dudley has somewhat let down the zone league reputation with what they’ve achieved in New fm this year… I have a feeling Suns would be the same. It would be nice to go full circle and have Dudley comeback to zone league 1 as well through being relegated

Dudley are one win out of the top five. Hardly disgracing themselves

[ZLWB]

Olympic too good for Bay today. WB lucky not to go down to 10 men in the opening minutes, and never really in the hunt.
For Match of the Round it was sadly not much of a spectacle

[Taffy]

I hope Croatia fc go up as Dudley has somewhat let down the zone league reputation with what they?ve achieved in New fm this year

Anyone who though Dudley would be promoted again in the first year clearly have no idea.

[anfield]

Anyone who though Dudley would be promoted again in the first year clearly have no idea.

My mail from Dudley was that the squad that is competing in Northern League One is a little different from their ZL1 squad from last year. I'm happy to be corrected if not accurate.

A few retirements , Player's not wanting to commit to 2nd Division football and the Club needing to bring in players to fit in with age restrictions rules. I think Dudley had to bring 4 or 5 players under 21 into their First and Reserve grade squad.

Dudley have been very competitive in the competition, currently in 6th position.

[Zone Insider]

Midweek

Kotara 3-2 Suns

A huge game in the context of the season for both clubs chasing the league leaders.

[Zonal Marking]

Midweek

Kotara 3-2 Suns

A huge game in the context of the season for both clubs chasing the league leaders.

Will be 3 losses on the bounce for Kotara if they come up short against Suns

[ZLWB]

Will be 3 losses on the bounce for Kotara if they come up short against Suns
They had a win on the weekend. But point taken - another loss kills any title aspirations they may have

[Zonal Marking]

They had a win on the weekend. But point taken - another loss kills any title aspirations they may have

Yes you are correct they defeated Westlakes on the weekend. Definitely still a must win against the Suns though. Even a point probably wont be good enough to chase down Croatia in the long run.

[Lofty]

I was doing a bit of stats review after the Suns got smacked at home ending an unbeaten run at Myers Park. Wondering if any other clubs have a record of their clubs best run records?
I think it's good to recognize these achievements.

Between 2022 and 2025, the Suns went 27 games at home unbeaten with a record of 25 wins and 2 draws.

Between 2023 and 2024, the Suns went on a run of 33 games without loss with a record of 31 wins and 2 draws.
During that unbeaten run, there was a win streak of 18 games.

Consecutive wins - 18
Consecutive games unbeaten - 33
Consecutive games unbeaten at home - 27

[Zonal Marking]

I was doing a bit of stats review after the Suns got smacked at home ending an unbeaten run at Myers Park. Wondering if any other clubs have a record of their clubs best run records?
I think it's good to recognize these achievements.

Between 2022 and 2025, the Suns went 27 games at home unbeaten with a record of 25 wins and 2 draws.

Between 2023 and 2024, the Suns went on a run of 33 games without loss with a record of 31 wins and 2 draws.
During that unbeaten run, there was a win streak of 18 games.

Consecutive wins - 18
Consecutive games unbeaten - 33
Consecutive games unbeaten at home - 27

This is why I think Croatia should just maybe be a tad worried about their premiership & promotion aspirations. Suns have the ability and history to to go on a long run of wins and if they do it this season then they will finish top of the pile.

Ironically their toughest test left this season is arguably against Kotara tomorrow night. Win that though and I think Croatia might just feel a bit nervous.

[Macca]

I was doing a bit of stats review after the Suns got smacked at home ending an unbeaten run at Myers Park. Wondering if any other clubs have a record of their clubs best run records?
I think it's good to recognize these achievements.

Between 2022 and 2025, the Suns went 27 games at home unbeaten with a record of 25 wins and 2 draws.

Between 2023 and 2024, the Suns went on a run of 33 games without loss with a record of 31 wins and 2 draws.
During that unbeaten run, there was a win streak of 18 games.

Consecutive wins - 18
Consecutive games unbeaten - 33
Consecutive games unbeaten at home - 27

Cool stats Lofty.
I remember the game before the start of that unbeaten run at home too.

[The Hacker]

This is why I think Croatia should just maybe be a tad worried about their premiership & promotion aspirations. Suns have the ability and history to to go on a long run of wins and if they do it this season then they will finish top of the pile.

Ironically their toughest test left this season is arguably against Kotara tomorrow night. Win that though and I think Croatia might just feel a bit nervous.

Croatia still have to play Kotara again also. There?s a bit to play out in this one still

[Lofty]

Cool stats Lofty.
I remember the game before the start of that unbeaten run at home too.

Coincided with Jaffas unbeaten run at the same time which I think we beat by one game. Would be interesting to know what those records are for each division in Newcastle or if anyone in the Zone Leagues has bettered that.

In the 2022 season we lost at home to Westlakes 4-3 and then later in the season 3-1 to Dudley and a few days later we lost 4-3 to Azzurri which was the last loss before the unbeaten run. 2023 we won 10/10 at home and 2024 we won 14/15 with one draw.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Those are amazing numbers by Suns. That won’t ever get beaten in zone league 1.

I’d love to look back at some of my win streaks with clubs I’ve played for, but I think I’d be opening up old wounds once I remember the loses, while I didn’t lose many even when playing alongside mercenaries they still hurt.

[ZLWB]

What?s the BarTV game this week?

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

What?s the BarTV game this week?

The obvious pick would be the mid week catch up Suns vs Kotara, great opportunity for views, I also think bartv need a live chat panel for these games

[LIVERBIRD]

Would you believe it if I told you Merewether were involved in another game of the week? This time against Medowie

[Kicktheball]

Would you believe it if I told you Merewether were involved in another game of the week? This time against Medowie

Are they having a laugh... no one wants to watch that level of football. It should be Suns v Cardiff under the lights.

[riverboy]

Would you believe it if I told you Merewether were involved in another game of the week? This time against Medowie

I nearly chocked on my Cornflakes. I'd be happy with Suns v Cardiff or kotara v uni. Sounds like this villa guy likes watching himself a little too much on the camera. Should be no room for an Ego trip, just show the best.

[LIVERBIRD]

I nearly chocked on my Cornflakes. I'd be happy with Suns v Cardiff or kotara v uni. Sounds like this villa guy likes watching himself a little too much on the camera. Should be no room for an Ego trip, just show the best.

It?s not even the biggest game in ZL3. 3 game of the week matches for Merewether is just a piss take.

[ZLWB]

I nearly chocked on my Cornflakes. I'd be happy with Suns v Cardiff or kotara v uni. Sounds like this villa guy likes watching himself a little too much on the camera. Should be no room for an Ego trip, just show the best.
?and ZL2 has Cookers v Crabs and Bolwarra v Southern United. Both quality matchups

[Taffy]

Suns have the ability and history to to go on a long run of wins and if they do it this season then they will finish top of the pile.

I've put money on mysterious injuries occurring that will see them finish second.

[Taffy]

Are they having a laugh... no one wants to watch that level of football. It should be Suns v Cardiff under the lights.

Everyone said that about Suns Vs Croatia and that turned into a bore affair, except for the Croatia fans.

[Taffy]

the Club needing to bring in players to fit in with age restrictions rules. I think Dudley had to bring 4 or 5 players under 21 into their First and Reserve grade squad.

There are no age restriction rules for Northern League 1, if your mail is correct and Dudley genuinely did this then they have seriously gone wrong somewhere.


Dudley have been very competitive in the competition, currently in 6th position.

Absolutely agree, I wouldn't have expected them to be bottom of the table, but the way some people on here were carrying on about how they will likely be promoted again was delusional at best

[Zone Insider]

Round 14

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

[anfield]

There are no age restriction rules for Northern League 1, if your mail is correct and Dudley genuinely did this then they have seriously gone wrong somewhere.



Absolutely agree, I wouldn't have expected them to be bottom of the table, but the way some people on here were carrying on about how they will likely be promoted again was delusional at best

This year's Northern League One rules say that your reserve grade squad needs 7 players born in 2025 or later. That's an age restriction rule right there.

[Taffy]

This year's Northern League One rules say that your reserve grade squad needs 7 players born in 2025 or later. That's an age restriction rule right there.

Damn, you need newborns and fetuses in the squad. Reserve grade is also not first grade. Also on the roster, not on the team sheet which is easy since Dudley has Conference League teams and you can play across both.

[The Hacker]

There are no age restriction rules for Northern League 1, if your mail is correct and Dudley genuinely did this then they have seriously gone wrong somewhere.



Absolutely agree, I wouldn't have expected them to be bottom of the table, but the way some people on here were carrying on about how they will likely be promoted again was delusional at best

You need to have 7 players under 21 in your top 2 grades is what I was told

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

You need to have 7 players under 21 in your top 2 grades is what I was told

I have never understood Newcastle footballs vendetta against older players… when I was young which was a long time ago it was simply the best players played, if you were 15 or 40 and had the talent you were in 1st grade.

[MCG_1997]

I have never understood Newcastle footballs vendetta against older players… when I was young which was a long time ago it was simply the best players played, if you were 15 or 40 and had the talent you were in 1st grade.
Imagine Luka Modrić decides to migrate to Australia next year and wanting to play for Croatia in NewFM. He can't with the current policy being 41 years 😂

[Nou Camp]

I have never understood Newcastle footballs vendetta against older players… when I was young which was a long time ago it was simply the best players played, if you were 15 or 40 and had the talent you were in 1st grade.

Because they think because if you?re 21 years old and never played higher than Div 2 some older person is preventing you from being a Socceroo somehow

[Hurricane]

I have never understood Newcastle footballs vendetta against older players… when I was young which was a long time ago it was simply the best players played, if you were 15 or 40 and had the talent you were in 1st grade.

Similar rule changes in Newcastle Npl next year. On the match day teamsheet of 17 players, each team must field 3 under 23 players and 2 under 20 players. So a third of the squad is age restricted

[Jardelsimage]

Because they think because if you?re 21 years old and never played higher than Div 2 some older person is preventing you from being a Socceroo somehow

There's more than enough players U/20 in the NPL system who will drop down and take the place of the "old farts or ", not my words but they were said in one of our earlier ZPL meetings by our hierarchy.

Response was the U/20's are not good enough to take their place 1st grade ZPL.
Response back was you think so? or something along those lines.

The beauty of this comp is the older players dropping down and making it competitive, joining with some young fellas to teach them how it's done.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

This is my statement of the season:
A Suns vs Croatia fc Grandfinal will get a higher attendance than the NPL grandfinal 7000-plus, and possibly the highest attendance for a football match in the Hunter this year! Hearing lots of Croatians from Sydney plan to come to the game with flares; and potentially an ex-Croatian international in attendance I look forward to it as a neutral.

[The Hacker]

This is my statement of the season:
A Suns vs Croatia fc Grandfinal will get a higher attendance than the NPL grandfinal 7000-plus, and possibly the highest attendance for a football match in the Hunter this year! Hearing lots of Croatians from Sydney plan to come to the game with flares; and potentially an ex-Croatian international in attendance I look forward to it as a neutral.

Did I miss something. Were the semis last week. This post is a belter I love they are planning 3 months out for the grand final that they still need to win games to reach.

[Builtwithlove18]

Did I miss something. Were the semis last week. This post is a belter I love they are planning 3 months out for the grand final that they still need to win games to reach.

I find it funny that once Croatia are mentioned in this forum you?re very quick to jump in.

[W8 WATCHER]

This is my statement of the season:
A Suns vs Croatia fc Grandfinal will get a higher attendance than the NPL grandfinal 7000-plus, and possibly the highest attendance for a football match in the Hunter this year! Hearing lots of Croatians from Sydney plan to come to the game with flares; and potentially an ex-Croatian international in attendance I look forward to it as a neutral.

Lol
Such a well informed neutral, with a chequered past.😂
Don't disagree though,with crowd for GF. On the flip side it wouldn't be hard to have more attendees than NPL. NPL in 2025 ,probably the biggest fizzer to date. No interest, poor crowds and Shi'ite football.

[ZLWB]

Kotara v Suns 2-2
Both teams looked understrength

[ZLWB]

This is my statement of the season:
A Suns vs Croatia fc Grandfinal will get a higher attendance than the NPL grandfinal 7000-plus, and possibly the highest attendance for a football match in the Hunter this year! Hearing lots of Croatians from Sydney plan to come to the game with flares; and potentially an ex-Croatian international in attendance I look forward to it as a neutral.

Based on the support Croatia got for GFs the last two years this is fair call.
Both teams have strong community supporter bases, and the neutrals would be lining up to watch it too.
The crowd at the season opener was a fair indication that the punters would want to see it

[The Hacker]

Based on the support Croatia got for GFs the last two years this is fair call.
Both teams have strong community supporter bases, and the neutrals would be lining up to watch it too.
The crowd at the season opener was a fair indication that the punters would want to see it

I agree it will draw the biggest crowd and have the most appeal to the neutral but I?m just saying both teams have got to get there first.

[MoSalahh]

Who do we think goes down?

Stockton 7
Westlakes 4
Azzurri 1

Stockton + Westlakes lucky that Azzurri are in this league still cause they aren?t ZL1 quality. Stockton wouldn?t finish in top 5 of ZL2.

[Jardelsimage]

This is my statement of the season:
A Suns vs Croatia fc Grandfinal will get a higher attendance than the NPL grandfinal 7000-plus, and possibly the highest attendance for a football match in the Hunter this year! Hearing lots of Croatians from Sydney plan to come to the game with flares; and potentially an ex-Croatian international in attendance I look forward to it as a neutral.

Will they be red flares?

[Taffy]

Similar rule changes in Newcastle Npl next year. On the match day teamsheet of 17 players, each team must field 3 under 23 players and 2 under 20 players. So a third of the squad is age restricted

And 3 players (of any age) must have spent at least 3 years at the club between the ages of 15-21 and the goalkeeper must be an Australian citizen.

[Taffy]

Lol
Such a well informed neutral, with a chequered past.😂
Don't disagree though,with crowd for GF. On the flip side it wouldn't be hard to have more attendees than NPL. NPL in 2025 ,probably the biggest fizzer to date. No interest, poor crowds and Shi'ite football.

Everyone stays at home now to watch the games, no need to go.

[plague]

Be careful talking up getting a big crowd and people having fun cause the boffins will step in and put the game on at McDonald Jones with a 10pm kickoff on a wednesday or something.

[ForeverRed]

Will they be red flares?
No, just the standard denim straight leg

[straightred88]

Hearing Pryce has left Cardiff

[MCG_1997]

Round 14 Prediction:

Mayfield 4-2 Swansea
Azzurri 2-2 Warners Bay
Olympic 7-1 Westlakes
Stockton 2-6 Croatia
Suns 5-1 Cardiff
Kotara 4-2 Uni

[Zonal Marking]

Round 14 Prediction:

Mayfield 4-2 Swansea
Azzurri 2-2 Warners Bay
Olympic 7-1 Westlakes
Stockton 2-6 Croatia
Suns 5-1 Cardiff
Kotara 4-2 Uni

Some horrific predictions but the highlighted one is just pure delusion

[Toaf]

Hearing Pryce has left Cardiff
Did hear his mate sparre quit with weeks ago now so wouldn't be surprised he wes has left aswell

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Round 14 Prediction:

Mayfield 3-2 Swansea
Azzurri 1-4 Warners Bay
Olympic 5-0 Westlakes
Stockton 0-8 Croatia
Suns 5-1 Cardiff
Kotara 3-2 Uni

[Richardarlison]

Did hear his mate sparre quit with weeks ago now so wouldn't be surprised he wes has left aswell

This has gotta hurt Cardiff. I wonder what happened.

[Richardarlison]

Match of the round predictions? 1-1 for me. Super excited for this one

[Zone Insider]

Match of the round predictions? 1-1 for me. Super excited for this one

The bartv match of the round I?m predicting embarrassing poor football

[Chips]

I?m hearing that Croatia have a big name singing announcement before June 30th that no one will see coming and will surprise.

[Lofty]

:popcorn:

[TheCancer]

I?m hearing that Croatia have a big name singing announcement before June 30th that no one will see coming and will surprise.

If that?s the case this won?t be cheap.

[Chips]

If that?s the case this won?t be cheap.

Certainly not from the talk round the water cooler. Definitely not a love job

[Builtwithlove18]

I?m hearing that Croatia have a big name singing announcement before June 30th that no one will see coming and will surprise.

Ben Kantarovski has signed with Newcastle Croatia

[Zone Insider]

Ben Kantarovski has signed with Newcastle Croatia

Interesting signing to say the least out of left field.

If you are from the club like most assume you are it?s poor form to name him before the club does.

[The Hacker]

Ben Kantarovski has signed with Newcastle Croatia

I?m sure he?s not being paid and been a life long dream to pull on the red and white.

Will make the next Suns v Croatia game interesting

[Hajduk]

Interesting signing to say the least out of left field.

If you are from the club like most assume you are it?s poor form to name him before the club does.


Club has no idea who it is.

[Hajduk]

I?m sure he?s not being paid and been a life long dream to pull on the red and white.

Will make the next Suns v Croatia game interesting


Here you are again, once Croatia is mentioned again, love that we live rent free in your head.

[Builtwithlove18]

Interesting signing to say the least out of left field.

If you are from the club like most assume you are it?s poor form to name him before the club does.

Who says I’m from the club ?

[Chips]

Club has no idea who it is.

Can the club confirm or will we wait for the Facebook post. Old mate outed it pretty quick. Thought there might of been a few more guesses

[Hajduk]

Can the club confirm or will we wait for the Facebook post. Old mate outed it pretty quick. Thought there might of been a few more guesses

Pretty bad form from him, I could take one guess from which club he is from.

[Builtwithlove18]

Pretty bad form from him, I could take one guess from which club he is from.

And what club is that from Mr Croatia ?

[Hajduk]

And what club is that from Mr Croatia ?

I won?t shame you on here, but I will come see you face to face. I did have respect for you, but that has changed.

[Builtwithlove18]

I won?t shame you on here, but I will come see you face to face. I did have respect for you, but that has changed.

I will be waiting my friend….

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

MATCH OF THE ROUND

This week:
ZL3- 3rd v 5th.
In 13 match days, this is the 3rd MOTR for Merewether United.
NF work experience kid goes around for Merewether United.
I didn?t know the Bumblebees existed.

Notable fixtures not being televised:
ZL2- 1st v 3rd.
Croudace Bay are putting together a stellar season. 12 from 12 and counting, unheard of in this league.
Cooks Hill gave Crabs possibly their biggest test to date in Round 1.

ZL1- 2nd v 4th.
Kotara are the only team to challenge and also convincingly beat Croatia this year, boasting waves of young talent.
The Uni boys are a formidable unit week in, week out. Also a vibrant young team.

Does anyone have an opinion on the matter?

In turn, what?s the best solution to maintain the integrity of the Zones as a whole, making sure decisions aren?t being made by the powers that be with ulterior motives?

[The Hacker]

Here you are again, once Croatia is mentioned again, love that we live rent free in your head.

Certainly not rent free. I only comment when people say ?we are planning grand final day? or ?we don?t pay Maj? I just call out some ridiculous comments.
I think it shows balls to go to your biggest rivals and hit up the bloke who all his mates play there, his brother plays there and early season rumours from memory was he might of coached there and see if he wants to join you.
Good luck to you both he hasn?t played in a long time due to injury and he?s about to play on worst pitches vs worse footballers with no care for his injuries.
Good luck to both parties. This was from left field

[Jim]

I won?t shame you on here, but I will come see you face to face. I did have respect for you, but that has changed.

So you have an argument and now you thinks its time to punch on which is definitiely what youre after.
What is it with you powderkeg aholes. None of you were tough when Miloso went through you big mouth *****

[straightred88]

MATCH OF THE ROUND

This week:
ZL3- 3rd v 5th.
In 13 match days, this is the 3rd MOTR for Merewether United.
NF work experience kid goes around for Merewether United.
I didn?t know the Bumblebees existed.

Notable fixtures not being televised:
ZL2- 1st v 3rd.
Croudace Bay are putting together a stellar season. 12 from 12 and counting, unheard of in this league.
Cooks Hill gave Crabs possibly their biggest test to date in Round 1.

ZL1- 2nd v 4th.
Kotara are the only team to challenge and also convincingly beat Croatia this year, boasting waves of young talent.
The Uni boys are a formidable unit week in, week out. Also a vibrant young team.

Does anyone have an opinion on the matter?

In turn, what?s the best solution to maintain the integrity of the Zones as a whole, making sure decisions aren?t being made by the powers that be with ulterior motives?

When the average player and host feels the need to comment on their own social post trying to defend the choices you know it smells funny.

Best thing to do for clubs is to avoid watching as most of the time this information is factually incorrect and also say no when asked to appear.

[Hajduk]

So you have an argument and now you thinks its time to punch on which is definitiely what youre after.
What is it with you powderkeg aholes. You know who yall are. None of you were tough when Miloso went through you big mouth ***** so STFU turd.


Move on flop, who mentioned punch on, I didn?t. Hero behind a keyboard, seems you?re the one with anger issues. 😂😂😂😂

[The Hacker]

MATCH OF THE ROUND

This week:
ZL3- 3rd v 5th.
In 13 match days, this is the 3rd MOTR for Merewether United.
NF work experience kid goes around for Merewether United.
I didn?t know the Bumblebees existed.

Notable fixtures not being televised:
ZL2- 1st v 3rd.
Croudace Bay are putting together a stellar season. 12 from 12 and counting, unheard of in this league.
Cooks Hill gave Crabs possibly their biggest test to date in Round 1.

ZL1- 2nd v 4th.
Kotara are the only team to challenge and also convincingly beat Croatia this year, boasting waves of young talent.
The Uni boys are a formidable unit week in, week out. Also a vibrant young team.

Does anyone have an opinion on the matter?

In turn, what?s the best solution to maintain the integrity of the Zones as a whole, making sure decisions aren?t being made by the powers that be with ulterior motives?

Both the games you tossed up great choice and hard to argue with. I wonder if people at his own club are uncomfortable it?s a 3rd game.

I would of gone the Crabs game

[ZLWB]

Both the games you tossed up great choice and hard to argue with. I wonder if people at his own club are uncomfortable it?s a 3rd game.

I would of gone the Crabs game
Same. Kotara v Uni will be a belter, but Crabs are well placed to be in ZL1 next year and the more we see of them the better.

[Nou Camp]

Certainly not rent free. I only comment when people say ?we are planning grand final day? or ?we don?t pay Maj? I just call out some ridiculous comments.
I think it shows balls to go to your biggest rivals and hit up the bloke who all his mates play there, his brother plays there and early season rumours from memory was he might of coached there and see if he wants to join you.
Good luck to you both he hasn?t played in a long time due to injury and he?s about to play on worst pitches vs worse footballers with no care for his injuries.
Good luck to both parties. This was from left field

Please leave the suns out of this
Has nothing to do with us, we happy doing our thing :)
Ain?t the first time our players and potential players have been approached and I?m sure it won?t be the last (by any team)
Even we have asked players playing elsewhere if they like to join us for a run

[Builtwithlove18]

Please leave the suns out of this
Has nothing to do with us, we happy doing our thing :)
Ain?t the first time our players and potential players have been approached and I?m sure it won?t be the last (by any team)
Even we have asked players playing elsewhere if they like to join us for a run

Well said?..

[riverboy]

MATCH OF THE ROUND

This week:
ZL3- 3rd v 5th.
In 13 match days, this is the 3rd MOTR for Merewether United.
NF work experience kid goes around for Merewether United.
I didn?t know the Bumblebees existed.

Notable fixtures not being televised:
ZL2- 1st v 3rd.
Croudace Bay are putting together a stellar season. 12 from 12 and counting, unheard of in this league.
Cooks Hill gave Crabs possibly their biggest test to date in Round 1.

ZL1- 2nd v 4th.
Kotara are the only team to challenge and also convincingly beat Croatia this year, boasting waves of young talent.
The Uni boys are a formidable unit week in, week out. Also a vibrant young team.

Does anyone have an opinion on the matter?

In turn, what?s the best solution to maintain the integrity of the Zones as a whole, making sure decisions aren?t being made by the powers that be with ulterior motives?

Newcastle Football obviously doesn't have 'Conflict of interest' rules with their employees. Good luck to the guy if he gets away with it.

[Stanley]

I?m sure he?s not being paid and been a life long dream to pull on the red and white.

Will make the next Suns v Croatia game interesting

What?s the issue with Croatia paying players to win the comp, that?s what promotion and relegation brings to the table. They are an ambitious club who want to progress up the divisions quickly so I say good on them for having go and making the competition interesting.

[MCG_1997]

It looks like mother nature wins again. I can't see many games to be On today

[Zonal Marking]

It looks like mother nature wins again. I can't see many games to be On today

Come on. There has not been that much rain

[MCG_1997]

Croatia vs Stockton moved to King Park in Raymond Terrace

[The Postman]

Nothing like Croatia to get this thread going. Last year they were the talk of this thread because of their inevitable promotion. Now everyone can?t get enough of them. We will still be fixated on them when they are in NewFM next year?

[Zone Insider]

What?s the issue with Croatia paying players to win the comp, that?s what promotion and relegation brings to the table. They are an ambitious club who want to progress up the divisions quickly so I say good on them for having go and making the competition interesting.

Well said

[ZLWB]

What?s the issue with Croatia paying players to win the comp, that?s what promotion and relegation brings to the table. They are an ambitious club who want to progress up the divisions quickly so I say good on them for having go and making the competition interesting.
No issue with them paying players, but why deny it?
That?s what many have railed against - the repeated denials

[the-deviant]

Jumping the gun a bit but assuming Croatia run away with it, will be a great comp to follow next year with a few clubs there or thereabouts plus the relegation from NL1. Norths or the Crabs could finish in a decent spot too depending on who gets promoted.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

I won?t shame you on here, but I will come see you face to face. I did have respect for you, but that has changed.

:shock:

Bartv live stream this forum thread.

[The Hacker]

Will Croatia new signing be on team sheet today

[Hajduk]

No issue with them paying players, but why deny it?
That?s what many have railed against - the repeated denials

Please explain where it has been denied, by a legitimate club member, not the so called fake ones on here, most clubs pay thats a fact, it?s a small town people talk, does not mean everything that is said is the truth, the amounts that are put on here are absurd, club would not be viable to be in the competition with the amounts people put on here, all Chinese whispers.
Let?s just worry about the football been played, than what clubs do and what Jo blow thinks, that?s there business imo.
Good on any club that has aspirations to keep doing better.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Please explain where it has been denied, by a legitimate club member, not the so called fake ones on here, most clubs pay thats a fact, it?s a small town people talk, does not mean everything that is said is the truth, the amounts that are put on here are absurd, club would not be viable to be in the competition with the amounts people put on here, all Chinese whispers.
Let?s just worry about the football been played, than what clubs do and what Jo blow thinks, that?s there business imo.
Good on any club that has aspirations to keep doing better.

I?m positive Nick Cowburn and John Majourovski are playing for the badge and not the crazy amount of money rumoured?

Absolutely zero knock on paying players on my end, sounds like the club has ambitions above and beyond ZL.

Don?t hit us with complete and utter dribble.

[Toaf]

Croatia steal it at the death 2 goals in injury time to win 4 -3 cant knock them after that good teams find a way to win

[MCG_1997]

Croatia steal it at the death 2 goals in injury time to win 4 -3 cant knock them after that good teams find a way to win
Heart breaking result for Stockton. They just needed to convert one of the 3 open goals they had in the last 5 minutes and cause one of the biggest upset.

[Hajduk]

I?m positive Nick Cowburn and John Majourovski are playing for the badge and not the crazy amount of money rumoured?

Absolutely zero knock on paying players on my end, sounds like the club has ambitions above and beyond ZL.

Don?t hit us with complete and utter dribble.

If you call what I said dribble so be it, never said that there playing for the badge aswell.
But not the stupid amounts that are put on this thread. Cheers

[Zone Insider]

Azzurri 1-0 Warners Bay

Croatia almost getting done

Must be one of those days

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Some horrific predictions but the highlighted one is just pure delusion

If there was a competition for being an absolute idiot, you would win a gold medal. Forza !!

[MCG_1997]

If there was a competition for being an absolute idiot, you would win a gold medal. Forza !!
Exactly. Tell me now Mr Zonal Marking, who is delusional? At least I gave you a point in my prediction. But you got none.

[northern_swan]

It looks like mother nature wins again. I can't see many games to be On today

Appears the rain was more coastal than widespread

[Nou Camp]

Suns vs Cardiff
1sts 4-2
Res 1-3
3rds 2-2

[Premy]

If you call what I said dribble so be it, never said that there playing for the badge aswell.
But not the stupid amounts that are put on this thread. Cheers

As you said it's a small town.

Everyone knows the absurd (your words) amounts going into the project. Goodluck, hopefully it's sustainable.

[Mitchy]

As you said it's a small town.

Everyone knows the absurd (your words) amounts going into the project. Goodluck, hopefully it's sustainable.

Can’t wait to see Pasadena in NPL

[Zonal Marking]

Exactly. Tell me now Mr Zonal Marking, who is delusional? At least I gave you a point in my prediction. But you got none.

Well done. I guess even a broken clock is right twice a day

[Zone Insider]

Uni 3-1 Kotara

A bad run recently from the tigers.

Is it a 2 horse race now ?

[Builtwithlove18]

Uni 3-1 Kotara

A bad run recently from the tigers.

Is it a 2 horse race now ?

Still 8 rounds to go

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

They?re playing at their ceiling the past 6 games, it?s unsustainable, been in football long enough and seen it all. This is a story I?ve witnessed a thousand times over small team makes amazing start to season then goes through a slump of form, lose confidence and crumble. I really hope I?m wrong on this, but rarely am I wrong. Best of luck to them this year


You are rarely wrong. Not lacking in your opinion of yourself are you. Seeing as you know all tell us all how this season will play out

It?s easy to think highly of one?s self when interacting with morons such as yourself on a daily, looks like I was right Kotara?s engine blew?. Don?t bother apologising I wouldn?t expect you to have the decency

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

It?s easy to think highly of one?s self when interacting with morons such as yourself on a daily, looks like I was right Kotara?s engine blew?. Don?t bother apologising I wouldn?t expect you to have the decency

Credit where credit is due Mr Dribbles 2.0.

Great assessment.

[Zonal Marking]

If there was a competition for being an absolute idiot, you would win a gold medal. Forza !!

This isnt even your fight pretty boy. Go back to admiring yourself in the mirror.

[cell]

Well this threads gone to hell in a hand basket.

To the idiot that said Dudley has embarrassed themselves in NewFM this year? pull your head in. I was glad to see others here give you the responses you deserve.

Back to ZL1 I have a few thoughts.

Are Kotara seriously rotating their first grade lineup every week? I heard a whisper? That?s not how you win a competition like this.

Suns look primed to go on a win streak here with all their hard games out of the way. Expect some blowout results.

Moving on, it seems the oldest (by average player age) club in the comp, Olympic have found some form after a dreadful start to the season. We?ll see if it?s enough to make the finals.

Azzurri and Westlake, can we have a double relegation?

[Richardarlison]

I think Azzuri will really bomb on after today?s result. The culture at the club is really starting to bring the squad together which can go a long way in a relegation battle. Brothers fighting for eachother till the very end. I expect them to win and win well against Westlakes and then go on to uni and give them a game.

[The Hacker]

It?s easy to think highly of one?s self when interacting with morons such as yourself on a daily, looks like I was right Kotara?s engine blew?. Don?t bother apologising I wouldn?t expect you to have the decency

I tip my hat to you on your prediction. The wheels have really fallen off at Kotara

[Taffy]

No issue with them paying players, but why deny it?
That?s what many have railed against - the repeated denials

No one has ever denied that players are paid in Croatia.

Seen it from other clubs but not Croatia.

The only denials are the absurd amounts people make up, not that players are paid.

[Taffy]

I?m positive Nick Cowburn and John Majourovski are playing for the badge and not the crazy amount of money rumoured?

Do you know what a strawman is? Because this is one

[ZLWB]

Uni 3-1 Kotara

A bad run recently from the tigers.

Is it a 2 horse race now ?

Yes
Kotara nine points behind Croatia. Will make the finals but can?t win the minor.
Uni at best four points behind if they win the two games in hand
Suns one point behind if they win the two games in hand.
Nobody else close enough to make a serious challenge.
If Croatia play every week the way they did against the Suns, nobody in this league beats them. The first twenty minutes of that game was clinical. Their main risk is complacency. If Pops can keep them focused on football the title is there for them.
In the finals anything can happen, but they have proved they are big game players.
If Croatia wobble the Suns are a chance, but nobody else is close enough

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

yes we are, and generally big-name signings generally come from higher divisions, not 2 lower...


I believe the year before last they both won the newfm grand final? Which is a division above this isn?t it? One year doesn?t change that much. Bit strange the only one not applauding the signings is the guy from Cardiff?

Looks like you were right Rich, where there is smoke there is fire.

[Richardarlison]

Looks like you were right Rich, where there is smoke there is fire.

Just goes to show I guess mate

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Any word if the imbeciles (Newcastle football and co) have determined a grand final venue? And if they’ve shown the slightest bit of intellect and put zone league 2 & 3 grand finals on different days.

[Taffy]

Any word if the imbeciles (Newcastle football and co) have determined a grand final venue? And if they’ve shown the slightest bit of intellect and put zone league 2 & 3 grand finals on different days.

Hearing they are talking about the grand finalist that finished higher on the ladder is the host for each zone.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Well this threads gone to hell in a hand basket.

To the idiot that said Dudley has embarrassed themselves in NewFM this year? pull your head in. I was glad to see others here give you the responses you deserve.

Back to ZL1 I have a few thoughts.

Are Kotara seriously rotating their first grade lineup every week? I heard a whisper? That?s not how you win a competition like this.

Suns look primed to go on a win streak here with all their hard games out of the way. Expect some blowout results.

Moving on, it seems the oldest (by average player age) club in the comp, Olympic have found some form after a dreadful start to the season. We?ll see if it?s enough to make the finals.

Azzurri and Westlake, can we have a double relegation?

Smells of pure arrogance from Kotara and their management.

Rotating squads against certain opponents, thinking they will roll through them regardless.

Backfiring at a rate of knots.

[The Hacker]

Smells of pure arrogance from Kotara and their management.

Rotating squads against certain opponents, thinking they will roll through them regardless.

Backfiring at a rate of knots.

I heard the first grade captain missed playing Azzurri on a Tuesday so he could play 3rd grade on a Wednesday. Surely not

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

I heard the first grade captain missed playing Azzurri on a Tuesday so he could play 3rd grade on a Wednesday. Surely not

Correct.

Scored a double in the win of the top of the table clash v Dudley. What a hero.

One of several who dropped back in grade.

[Jardelsimage]

Looks like you were right Rich, where there is smoke there is fire.

????? what are you on about???

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Correct.

Scored a double in the win of the top of the table clash v Dudley. What a hero.

One of several who dropped back in grade.

This was also done against Olympic from what I have been told.. probably why Olympic first grade won and there reserve grade team who were in sensational form lost. Nothing illegal In it but certainly unusual

[Zonal Marking]

This was also done against Olympic from what I have been told.. probably why Olympic first grade won and there reserve grade team who were in sensational form lost. Nothing illegal In it but certainly unusual

Kotara reserve grade have always looked strong. Always suspected the best players may have been shared throughout the grades at that club.

[ZoningIn!]

Heard strong whisper that ZFL finals going to Tarro?
All 3 divisions on same day using the 3 fields. potential Newcastle Football tantrum...

[Swanky]

Heard strong whisper that ZFL finals going to Tarro?
All 3 divisions on same day using the 3 fields. potential Newcastle Football tantrum...

Well that is wrong

[Toaf]

Match of the round azzurri vs Wildcats great option goal festival incoming

[Zone Insider]

Match of the round azzurri vs Wildcats great option goal festival incoming

Big game in terms of relegation.

Will anyone actually get on this week.

[YerMate]

Heard strong whisper that ZFL finals going to Tarro?
All 3 divisions on same day using the 3 fields. potential Newcastle Football tantrum...

No one will go if it?s on BarTV

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Big game in terms of relegation.

Will anyone actually get on this week.

The relegation battle will go ahead at Smith Park.

Croatia v Kotara moved to LMRFF.
If the Merewether United MOTR falls through, this one should be considered.

[Builtwithlove18]

The relegation battle will go ahead at Smith Park.

Croatia v Kotara moved to LMRFF.
If the Merewether United MOTR falls through, this one should be considered.

How do Croatia always seem to get wash outs played at LMRFF

[the-deviant]

How do Croatia always seem to get wash outs played at LMRFF

A bit of foresight and a willingness to pay for it

[Buddha]

A bit of foresight and a willingness to pay for it
Check the weather forecast the week before, call up LMRFF see what they have available, float the idea with opposite team to split the bill, simple as.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

I have no affiliation with Croatia fc, I watch from afar as they continue to impress me with their pro-active approach in every area of the game. Amazing work getting all their games played. they won’t be in this league for long with the path their on. Best of luck in New fm next season

[Zone Insider]

I have no affiliation with Croatia fc, I watch from afar as they continue to impress me with their pro-active approach in every area of the game. Amazing work getting all their games played. they won’t be in this league for long with the path their on. Best of luck in New fm next season

Very pro active by refusing to play Sunday against Kotara in the lower grades.

[Pierre Essers]

I have no affiliation with Croatia fc, I watch from afar as they continue to impress me with their pro-active approach in every area of the game. Amazing work getting all their games played. they won?t be in this league for long with the path their on. Best of luck in New fm next season

Is the proactive approach every area on the field or off the field as well?

[Zone Insider]

Round 15

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

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Round 15

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

[Zonal Marking]

A bit of foresight and a willingness to pay for it

Helps when you basically have zero regard for your lower grades as well.

[samcan]

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

[Zonal Marking]

Helps when you basically have zero regard for your lower grades as well.

Beautiful sunny day. All games going ahead as far as I am aware. Yet Croatia & Kotara lower grade teams are wondering what to do with the weekend off.

[straightred88]

Beautiful sunny day. All games going ahead as far as I am aware. Yet Croatia & Kotara lower grade teams are wondering what to do with the weekend off.

Wasn?t aware they both own their grounds to fix the drainage themselves. They both must also we able to control the weather

[The Hacker]

Croatia in the drivers seat now after Suns dropping points.
Azzurri all but got after losing to Westlakes

[Zonal Marking]

Wasn?t aware they both own their grounds to fix the drainage themselves. They both must also we able to control the weather

So the grounds were unplayable were they? Funny how every other match went ahead today despite the other clubs not being able to control the weather either.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

So the grounds were unplayable were they? Funny how every other match went ahead today despite the other clubs not being able to control the weather either.

You need to calm down and grow up, whinging on a forum will do nothing. If anything Kotara should be happy as now they can drop all their first graders into ressies for the catch up like they have done all year.

[W8 WATCHER]

Croatia in the drivers seat now after Suns dropping points.
Azzurri all but got after losing to Westlakes
Personally I dont think suns care nor want to be promoted.
Ideal situation, 2nd spot and winning the GF.
like Mr Beautiful, just a football enthusiast, interested in the assumptions and innuendo of 3rd division communiry pub soccer.

[Builtwithlove18]

Personally I dont think suns care nor want to be promoted.
Ideal situation, 2nd spot and winning the GF.
like Mr Beautiful, just a football enthusiast, interested in the assumptions and innuendo of 3rd division communiry pub soccer.

Suns definitely would love to win promotion

[ZLWB]

Croatia 1-0 over Kotara in a very tight match. Both teams hit the post or bar several times.
Deflected shot left Kotara GK with no chance and that goal was the difference between the teams

[Zone Insider]

Croatia 1-0 over Kotara in a very tight match. Both teams hit the post or bar several times.
Deflected shot left Kotara GK with no chance and that goal was the difference between the teams

Heard Kotara had the better of it and were unlucky.
Croatia not at their best past few weeks but got the points still. That?s what good teams do so credit to them.

[ZLWB]

Heard Kotara had the better of it and were unlucky.
Croatia not at their best past few weeks but got the points still. That?s what good teams do so credit to them.

A draw would have been a fair reflection of the match imho, but yeah good teams find a way to win and they have proven their quality a few times now.

LMRFF really isn?t designed with spectators in mind. I can?t think of a worse ground in the comp to watch a game.

[cell]

With Daniel McBreen signing for top of the table team Croudace Bay Crabs (ZL2), they are surely getting promoted next season.

I?ve watched them play and imo they are better than 2/3 of ZL1 comp. Clubs like Olympic, Cardiff, etc. won?t want them in the comp as they will definitely force them out of the top half of the table towards a relegation scrap.

[Zone Insider]

With Daniel McBreen signing for top of the table team Croudace Bay Crabs (ZL2), they are surely getting promoted next season.

I?ve watched them play and imo they are better than 2/3 of ZL1 comp. Clubs like Olympic, Cardiff, etc. won?t want them in the comp as they will definitely force them out of the top half of the table towards a relegation scrap.


Promoted yes but don?t under estimate the jump.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Promoted yes but don?t under estimate the jump.

Cell?s comment is controversial yet correct.

Furthermore, Croatia proving it?s not much of a jump. 10-2 aggregate against the 2024 GF winners, Suns haven?t been the same since the 6-0 trouncing.

Croudace Bay will dispose of the aging mid table teams in 2026.

[Jim]

I believe the Crabs will be the next Azzurri. The club hasnt enough community support or longevity to create substantial backing over the long term.

They might stay in ZL1 for a few years at best for mine. They do have the future to turn this prediction around!!

[ForeverRed]

I believe the Crabs will be the next Azzurri. The club hasnt enough community support or longevity to create substantial backing over the long term.

They might stay in ZL1 for a few years at best for mine. They do have the future to turn this prediction around!!
Considering they were originally Azzurri this could happen .

[MoSalahh]

This is why they need to go 2 up 2 down for next 3 years to sort it out quicker.

Norths, Southern, Bolwarra and Cooks would comfortably beat Westlakes, Azzuri, Stockton and Warner's Bay.

For the next 3 years we are going to see promoted teams from ZL2 make ZL1 finals first year up.

[MoSalahh]

Stockton going up last year was an outlier, I think everyone knew they were not ready.

[ZLWB]

This is why they need to go 2 up 2 down for next 3 years to sort it out quicker.

Norths, Southern, Bolwarra and Cooks would comfortably beat Westlakes, Azzuri, Stockton and Warner's Bay.

For the next 3 years we are going to see promoted teams from ZL2 make ZL1 finals first year up.

The same Warners Bay that recently beat Kotara and Mayfield? The same Warners Nay that was in the GF two seasons ago and still has essentially the same team?
Righto

[The Hacker]

The same Warners Bay that recently beat Kotara and Mayfield? The same Warners Nay that was in the GF two seasons ago and still has essentially the same team?
Righto

I think to lump Warners Bay with Westlakes, Stocko and Azzurri is tough school.
I think Crabs and Croatia are in the same boat that as new clubs they are having excellent success but can they survive the long term.
The issues I could see would be both have excellent playing rosters but what happens when the rosters start to turn over. With no juniors it can make that harder than a club with juniors.
Croatia also need a home venue. Bero isn?t sustainable.
Both these clubs being successful is great for the comp as they add another strong club higher up and makes for more competitive games.
We saw putting up 2 teams doesn?t work. Stockton have struggled, Minmi and Westlakes came up as a 2 and that hasn?t been a huge success.
I

[RightFoot]

Well said Hacker,

Everyone in ZL2 knew that all of Stockton's NPL players would jump ship if they were promoted. They all were just glory hunters and viruses for Stockton. Stockton have done very well to essentially rebuild from scratch and hopefully avoid relegation. Stockton's biggest strength as a club is their passion and community commitment that will keep them in ZL1/ZL2 for a long time.


Norths, Southern, Bolwarra and Cooks would comfortably beat Westlakes, Azzuri, Stockton and Warner's Bay.

Be realistic, only Norths and Crabs would be battling mid-table onwards. Southern, Bolwarra and Cookers would be in and around that relegation battle. The gap between ZL1 and ZL2 has seemed to lose a lot of merit over the last couple of years.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

With Daniel McBreen signing for top of the table team Croudace Bay Crabs (ZL2), they are surely getting promoted next season.

I?ve watched them play and imo they are better than 2/3 of ZL1 comp. Clubs like Olympic, Cardiff, etc. won?t want them in the comp as they will definitely force them out of the top half of the table towards a relegation scrap.

Well put Cell.
I feel for Cardiff not only will the games get harder for them next season but with South Cardiff being relegated from new fm we might see players leave to the Gunners. This was meant to be a fairytale season for the tigers at the start of this year.

[cobra23]

[QUOTE=RightFoot;282159]Well said Hacker,

Everyone in ZL2 knew that all of Stockton's NPL players would jump ship if they were promoted. They all were just glory hunters and viruses for Stockton. Stockton have done very well to essentially rebuild from scratch and hopefully avoid relegation. Stockton's biggest strength as a club is their passion and community commitment that will keep them in ZL1/ZL2 for a long time.



Who and where did these so called NPL players go to ? The only one i know that is still playing is Tom Smart who went to adamstown

[FairPlay2022]

This is why they need to go 2 up 2 down for next 3 years to sort it out quicker.

Norths, Southern, Bolwarra and Cooks would comfortably beat Westlakes, Azzuri, Stockton and Warner's Bay.

For the next 3 years we are going to see promoted teams from ZL2 make ZL1 finals first year up.

Your whole post is nonsense but in particular what a terrible take on Warners Bay. Consistency has been a bit of a problem but aside from a tough mid week match against Croatia I dont think there have been too many losses where the guys werent in a tight contest and the opposition could say they came away with an easy 3 points.