2025 Zone League 1

[Kicktheball]

And you?re forgetting the GD changes for all teams now as well. Anyone who had a 4+ win over Azzurri has been disadvantaged. On the other hand anyone who only beat them by 1 or 2 goals will be happy

So is this being discussed at a high level? If so Cardiff very happy, mayfield not so happy..

[NewHere]

So is this being discussed at a high level? If so Cardiff very happy, mayfield not so happy..

It won't change, the rules are applied as stated for the competition (3-0 result or Bye, same difference). Quoted below.

Team removed or withdrawn during the second round of Competition ? each
opposing Team that has played the removed or withdrawn Team shall have
the relevant points and goals for the second Round removed from its record
and shall be credited with a BYE result. Each Team that has not played the
removed or withdrawn Team shall be credited with a BYE result.

[ForeverRed]

So riddle me this... why aren't the first round games a 3-0 forfeit also?

Newcastle football have made a mess of this. It only seems fair that all games are the same?

Tin foil hat, if mayfield lose and warners bay defeat Cardiff this weekend, they are through to the semis due to the fact that their loss against Azzuri was changed to a 3-0 win? WOW
Don?t blame Newcastle football, blame Azzurri, the people?s s club,

[Guthorina]

Another disappointing season for Cardiff. Many expected them to be right up there challenging for the premiership.

Interested to see how they finish off the season

[Jardelsimage]

So is this being discussed at a high level? If so Cardiff very happy, mayfield not so happy..

Cardiff not happy, Warners Bay get the boost as they lost to Azzurri in the 2nd rd.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Be interesting to see people?s opinion on:
1. Biggest let down of a team this year? For me so far it?s been Cardiff they signed a few big names but only have one win with many tipping them pre-season to contend for minor premiership. (Never expected much from lakes or Azzurri)

2. Biggest surprise team this year. For me it?s Croatia they started the season by completely humbling the premiers in a great match, while they let themselves down last week I think they bounce back and go on to remain undefeated for the rest of the year.

I copped some heat for this post on PAGE 36 of forums but stand by it, Croatia went on to remain undefeated for the rest of the year and Cardiff didn?t do much and were the only team to drop points to Azzurri.

[Jardelsimage]

I copped some heat for this post on PAGE 36 of forums but stand by it, Croatia went on to remain undefeated for the rest of the year and Cardiff didn?t do much and were the only team to drop points to Azzurri.

pretty sure the Bay dropped 3 points

[Zone Insider]

Cardiff have need dudded doesn?t matter what way you look at it.

Azzurri should have zero points and all clubs given the 6 points from the matches.

[Goatscheese]

100%, Myer Park was the best venue for ZL2 & ZL3. Lets see if these other clubs can produce what the Suns did over the last 2 years at Myer on grand final day.

Never been to Lisle Carr but Cessnock put on great game days. Like all grand finals, it isn't just the people running it, it is the people attending. Get a great crowd and it will be a great atmosphere.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

pretty sure the Bay dropped 3 points

That result was overturned

[Kicktheball]

That result was overturned

All games should be transferred to a 3-0 win.

Crazy is Cardiff aren't disputing this

[Addios]

All games should be transferred to a 3-0 win.

Crazy is Cardiff aren't disputing this

Cant. Rules say 1st round scores stands. 2nd round are byes & 3 pts.

Cardiff werent consistent enough this season. Good luck anyone trying to get the GF win off Croatia anyway.

[Jardelsimage]

That result was overturned


Na, WB still on 32p, in the end they should have just made Azzurris last 2 games forfeits, that way goal scorers still all stand, Suns strikers could feel a bit hard done by, but a forfeit is a forfeit.

Who else were they playing???

[ZLWB]

So riddle me this... why aren't the first round games a 3-0 forfeit also?

Newcastle football have made a mess of this. It only seems fair that all games are the same?

Tin foil hat, if mayfield lose and warners bay defeat Cardiff this weekend, they are through to the semis due to the fact that their loss against Azzuri was changed to a 3-0 win? WOW

The competition regs have been in place for years.
How can you possibly justify the claim that Newcastle Football have made a mess of it?
The regulations are clear and have been followed to the letter.
The only entity to blame here is Azzuri.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Don?t blame Newcastle football, blame Azzurri, the people?s s club,

Absolutely this.
I dont think many will forget the shade they have thrown at other clubs that have kept their clubs going through thick and thin for decades, only for them to rise and fall over such a short period of time.
Hopefully some of those involved learn some humility from this experience.

[anfield]

Never been to Lisle Carr but Cessnock put on great game days. Like all grand finals, it isn't just the people running it, it is the people attending. Get a great crowd and it will be a great atmosphere.

The main issue is the day, Friday night isn't good for anybody. I'm sure the crowd would be much better on a Saturday, which in turn would be better for the host club.

Personally, I don't mind that it's in the Valley, Top 2 teams are from up that way. I would have asked if Bellbird wanted to host it, we played there last weekend. Pitch would be as good as any in Zone League, it also helps out financially a Zone League club. Bellbird have always put on a good match day.

For mine, Sunday is Zone league 1 grand final day. Both ZL2 and ZL3 could easily be played at different venues on the Saturday. Just scatter First grade kickoff times.
Zl3 First grade kickoff at 1
Zl2 First grade kickoff at 4.30

[Goatscheese]

The main issue is the day, Friday night isn't good for anybody. I'm sure the crowd would be much better on a Saturday, which in turn would be better for the host club.

I don't disagree, Friday night is an abomination. I can only guess it is done that way because it is easier for Newcastle Football.

[Zone Insider]

Top 5 now finalized.

When will the semi finals matches be set ?

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Grand final predictions?

Students vs Croatia
Full-time 2-2
Students win 3-2 in extra time scoring in the 103rd minute
Croatia shown a red card in the 70th minute

[Zonal Marking]

Students vs Croatia
Full-time 2-2
Students win 3-2 in extra time scoring in the 103rd minute
Croatia shown a red card in the 70th minute

Terrible prediction. Students will be lucky to get past Mayfield in the first elimination final.

[ZLWB]

Grand final predictions?

In semis anything can happen, but it would be a shame to have anything other than Croatia v Suns GF
The ladder doesn?t lie - they?ve been the two best all year.

That said, I reckon Kotara will beat Suns first game, and Suns will bounce back in prelim to grab GF place against Croatia. Neither team to finish with 11 on the park and Croatia to win by 2 goals

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Terrible prediction. Students will be lucky to get past Mayfield in the first elimination final.

Terrible prediction. The students will toy with Mayfield.

[Addios]

Terrible prediction. The students will toy with Mayfield.

They should, but finals football is a bit different, experince and mental toughness will usually come through. We'll see.

[Zone Insider]

Mid week finals next week and nothing published.

A disgrace

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Mid week finals next week and nothing published.

A disgrace

All clubs were notified of the revised schedule/final series dates 2 weeks ago.

Anyone in contention know they will be playing Tuesday or Wednesday?

I?m sure venues will be confirmed before COB today as the 5 is set in first grade.

[Nou Camp]

Suns are hosting 4 games at Myers Park on Tuesday
ZL1 1st Grade 8pm Suns vs Kotara
ZL1 Res Grade 6pm TBC after weekends games
ZCL1 Myers 2 6:15pm Suns Vs Kotara
ZCL2 Myers 2 7:45 TBC

[YerMate]

Grand final predictions?

Game final predication is Hamilton Azzurri will be doing the halftime mini games for the crowd.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Such a shame a quite large number of us planned to throw spoons on the field to celebrate Azzurri getting the spoon but they went out like cowards … I believe all players from team should have a 5 year ban from playing football in Australia to prevent this happening again

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Suns are hosting 4 games at Myers Park on Tuesday
ZL1 1st Grade 8pm Suns vs Kotara
ZL1 Res Grade 6pm TBC after weekends games
ZCL1 Myers 2 6:15pm Suns Vs Kotara
ZCL2 Myers 2 7:45 TBC

No excuses Bar tv you have the date and time now..

[ZLWB]

Such a shame a quite large number of us planned to throw spoons on the field to celebrate Azzurri getting the spoon but they went out like cowards … I believe all players from team should have a 5 year ban from playing football in Australia to prevent this happening again
Surely you are just trolling, but there are some really good blokes at Azzuri who don?t deserve what has happened here.
Tarring them all with the same brush is facile and unhelpful

[Jim]

Surely you are just trolling, but there are some really good blokes at Azzuri who don?t deserve what has happened here.
Tarring them all with the same brush is facile and unhelpful

Yep. Suns will get torn a 3rd one by Croats

[ZLWB]

Yep. Suns will get torn a 3rd one by Croats

???

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Yep. Suns will get torn a 3rd one by Croats

No semis for Croats after forfeiting the other night?

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Loads of empty seats at today’s npl finals, Suns vs Croatia would probably double those small numbers today.

[ForeverRed]

Loads of empty seats at today’s npl finals, Suns vs Croatia would probably double those small numbers today.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Kicktheball]

Where can we find the draws for the semis?

[The Hacker]

Loads of empty seats at today?s npl finals, Suns vs Croatia would probably double those small numbers today.

Where are Croatia playing their home semi next weekend hopefully not Bero

[Zone Insider]

Loads of empty seats at today’s npl finals, Suns vs Croatia would probably double those small numbers today.

You are dreaming

[Zone Insider]

Where are Croatia playing their home semi next weekend hopefully not Bero

Well it is their home ground so you would assume there.

Ground is a disgrace but.

[Nou Camp]

Suns are hosting 4 games at Myers Park on Tuesday
ZL1 1st Grade 8pm Suns vs Kotara
ZL1 Res Grade 6pm TBC after weekends games
ZCL1 Myers 2 6:15pm Suns Vs Kotara
ZCL2 Myers 2 7:45 TBC

These games have been postponed until Saturday
No games tomorrow
Unsure why

[straightred88]

Embarrassing decision

[Zone Insider]

So the Premiers in every grade across all 3 zones are now disadvantaged by playing Major Semis mid week in front of smaller crowds and reduced revenue. Add in player availability compared to a weekend fixture.

Meanwhile teams 2-5 play in the best time frames on weekends in the sun with larger crowds etc.

Why wasnt one of their original plans of removing 5th place from the finals not implemented instead of this nonsense.

[Builtwithlove18]

So the Premiers in every grade across all 3 zones are now disadvantaged by playing Major Semis mid week in front of smaller crowds and reduced revenue. Add in player availability compared to a weekend fixture.

Meanwhile teams 2-5 play in the best time frames on weekends in the sun with larger crowds etc.

Why wasnt one of their original plans of removing 5th place from the finals not implemented instead of this nonsense.

Funny that the team that came 5th is where the boss of Newcastle football son plays

[Hajduk]

So the Premiers in every grade across all 3 zones are now disadvantaged by playing Major Semis mid week in front of smaller crowds and reduced revenue. Add in player availability compared to a weekend fixture.

Meanwhile teams 2-5 play in the best time frames on weekends in the sun with larger crowds etc.

Why wasnt one of their original plans of removing 5th place from the finals not implemented instead of this nonsense.


Because of Mayfield, any other team in 5th, and it would have went to original plan. It?s an embarrassment IMO.

[Undertaker]

Funny that the team that came 5th is where the boss of Newcastle football son plays

The coward showed his face to present Croatia the trophy and get his face on bartv. I wonder how many games he went to through-out the season

[Zone Insider]

The coward showed his face to present Croatia the trophy and get his face on bartv. I wonder how many games he went to through-out the season

Well if old mate is correct I would say he?s been to heaps of Mayfield games.

[stopper2]

One of the strangest decisions from NF in recent memory. The decision was made a couple of weeks back regarding the rescheduling of the Finals series, clubs were made aware of these changes and now bang just because of the potential for rain today the whole Finals series is turned on it's head and many club's preparations have been put in total disarray.
What a debacle!

[ZLWB]

The coward showed his face to present Croatia the trophy and get his face on bartv. I wonder how many games he went to through-out the season

Not appropriate

[Undertaker]

Not appropriate

Some would say ?*opponents* are in the bin? being part of a song isn?t either but continue

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

These games have been postponed until Saturday
No games tomorrow
Unsure why

I hope the Kepabi doesn?t go to waste sitting for a few extra days mate.

[ZLWB]

Some would say ?*opponents* are in the bin? being part of a song isn?t either but continue
Singing a victory song and anonymously calling a bloke a coward aren?t even in the same ball park.

If it flogs down tonight as forecast the association will look brilliant, and if it doesn?t they?ll look like they overreacted.

They made a call. Right or wrong at least they?re trying to be proactive vs reactive, which has to be a good thing

[Nou Camp]

I hope the Kepabi doesn?t go to waste sitting for a few extra days mate.

kebapi will be fresh
get a kebap snack pack with the lot if you havent already
you wont be disappointed

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Great I just arrived at Meyer Park to find out there’s no games on… checked a Suns post 2 days ago that said they were playing….. won’t see me attend another finals game.

[Speedymetric]

Some would say ?*opponents* are in the bin? being part of a song isn?t either but continue

Hahaha.

You really can?t be upset by those lyrics surely? If you are can I highly recommend you completely avoid any commercial radio & stick to Rhema FM to avoid any more outrage.

Also moving the game to the weekend suits Uni more than anyone. Playing midweek on a school night would be infeasible for them.

[straightred88]

Great I just arrived at Meyer Park to find out there’s no games on… checked a Suns post 2 days ago that said they were playing….. won’t see me attend another finals game.

Today?s heavy rain must have washed the game out.

[anfield]

I guess like everyone else I was surprised by the move more then anything. Personally removing 5th place was never an option, There are some teams that have had their eyes on 5th place for some time. Removing them without playing would have been tough.

The Forecast for Wednesday was always looking bad. So Tuesday/Wednesday finals wouldn't have worked.

Obviously can't move all games to Tuesday night, given some teams would have Firsts and Reserves at different venues.
I would have moved all First grade games and the conference doubleheader to tonight (tuesday). At least get them played, Reserve grade could be moved to Thursday night at grounds that are fit for play after the rain.

[YerMate]

Great I just arrived at Meyer Park to find out there?s no games on? checked a Suns post 2 days ago that said they were playing?.. won?t see me attend another finals game.

I?m sure if you identify yourself to the club they?ll give you a snack pack on the house for your troubles.

The suns had a posted on their FB page that the games had been rescheduled to Saturday as per Nou Camp comment.

[prawnhead]

Great I just arrived at Meyer Park to find out there?s no games on? checked a Suns post 2 days ago that said they were playing?.. won?t see me attend another finals game.

No doubt you?ll be missed.

[Zone Insider]

Lucky games were called off tonight. A huge 1mm of rain fell. Would have made fields like mud.

Complete farce, hand in your resignation.

[ZLWB]

Lucky games were called off tonight. A huge 1mm of rain fell. Would have made fields like mud.

Complete farce, hand in your resignation.

Hindsight vision is always 20/20

[Richardarlison]

Great call from Newcastle football

[ZLWB]

Great call from Newcastle football

So it turns out the games yesterday could have been played with no issue.
Today?s games are dubious with rain forecast to continue all day.
Three possible scenarios were on the table when the decision was made:

1. NO games playable
2. ALL games playable
3. Tuesday games playable, Wednesday not playable

Of the three, what would have been the worst outcome?

[anfield]

So it turns out the games yesterday could have been played with no issue.
Today?s games are dubious with rain forecast to continue all day.
Three possible scenarios were on the table when the decision was made:

1. NO games playable
2. ALL games playable
3. Tuesday games playable, Wednesday not playable

Of the three, what would have been the worst outcome?

Personally, I think when the opportunity was there last night to play games, then you need to play. From Sunday, The rain was forecast to only arrive late Tuesday night, which is what happened.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Rain has passed, perfect conditions for football tonight

[Nou Camp]

Rain has passed, perfect conditions for football tonight

Couldnt they have had LMRFF on standby if needed with 3rds kicking off at 2am

[ZLWB]

Couldnt they have had LMRFF on standby if needed with 3rds kicking off at 2am
Disregarding the comment about late kickoff time, having LMRFF as an option makes plenty of sense

[Zone Insider]

LMRFF was no chance as NPL clubs kept their bookings for PYL training.

Correct if me I?m wrong but Suns, Kotara, Uni and Mayfield did not play over the weekend?

No reason at all why first grade fixtures were not played Sunday, Monday or last night when the top 5 was already known.

[Kicktheball]

LMRFF was no chance as NPL clubs kept their bookings for PYL training.

Correct if me I?m wrong but Suns, Kotara, Uni and Mayfield did not play over the weekend?

No reason at all why first grade fixtures were not played Sunday, Monday or last night when the top 5 was already known.

Zone finals take priority over PYL training. Delusional if you think otherwise.

[Zone Insider]

Zone finals take priority over PYL training. Delusional if you think otherwise.

Obviously you know zero about how Northern operate.

Next week it will be free as PYL season will be over.

[ZLWB]

Zone finals take priority over PYL training. Delusional if you think otherwise.
PYL is a Northern comp. Zone League isn?t.
That may be a factor

[Richardarlison]

Hearing the suns proposed a lucrative deal to host all grand finals on the same day at Myer park however it was turned down. Any more info on this speculation?

[FlatScreen]

Hearing the suns proposed a lucrative deal to host all grand finals on the same day at Myer park however it was turned down. Any more info on this speculation?

What exactly is a "proposed lucrative deal"?

[slipperyfish]

Hearing the suns proposed a lucrative deal to host all grand finals on the same day at Myer park however it was turned down. Any more info on this speculation?

Correct

[Nou Camp]

lol what?? haha
All 3 zone league gfs on the same day on 2 fields
Where do you come up with this stuff
For the record we never asked for ZL1
GF

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

So it turns out the games yesterday could have been played with no issue.
Today?s games are dubious with rain forecast to continue all day.
Three possible scenarios were on the table when the decision was made:

1. NO games playable
2. ALL games playable
3. Tuesday games playable, Wednesday not playable

Of the three, what would have been the worst outcome?

There should have been an 11th hour decision made on both days, considering how condensed the final series has become. The prematurity of the decision was quite extraordinary.

[Zonal Marking]

Something interesting was brought to my attention yesterday. One of the more remarkable feats in recent zone league history.

The Kahibah team competing in the conference league (formerly known as 3rd grade) after an average start to the season followed by horrendous weather accumulated in quite a few catch up matches and impressively they ended the season on a 5-6 match winning streak which included playing about 5 matches in 9 days and winning them all to sneak into the finals.

Interesting that this turn in form appeared to kick in just after Kahibah 1st grade secured promotion to NPL next season. It must have been really inspiring for the Kahibah third graders having their new fm comrades able to attend matches and passionately cheer them on from the sidelines.

[Richardarlison]

Something interesting was brought to my attention yesterday. One of the more remarkable feats in recent zone league history.

The Kahibah team competing in the conference league (formerly known as 3rd grade) after an average start to the season followed by horrendous weather accumulated in quite a few catch up matches and impressively they ended the season on a 5-6 match winning streak which included playing about 5 matches in 9 days and winning them all to sneak into the finals.

Interesting that this turn in form appeared to kick in just after Kahibah 1st grade secured promotion to NPL next season. It must have been really inspiring for the Kahibah third graders having their new fm comrades able to attend matches and passionately cheer them on from the sidelines.

This is interesting, I also seen a Garden suburbs Firsr grader with a quick backup score a hatrick for their conference league team 2 days after playing first grade and they were happy to post about it on their social media. It makes you wonder this time of year just what could happen.

Just out of pure curiosity do we have the eligibility for finals outline? It makes you wonder what might happen in the finals series especially with clubs that only have teams in the finals for the lower grades?

[Hunter403]

Something interesting was brought to my attention yesterday. One of the more remarkable feats in recent zone league history.

The Kahibah team competing in the conference league (formerly known as 3rd grade) after an average start to the season followed by horrendous weather accumulated in quite a few catch up matches and impressively they ended the season on a 5-6 match winning streak which included playing about 5 matches in 9 days and winning them all to sneak into the finals.

Interesting that this turn in form appeared to kick in just after Kahibah 1st grade secured promotion to NPL next season. It must have been really inspiring for the Kahibah third graders having their new fm comrades able to attend matches and passionately cheer them on from the sidelines.

Never let the facts get in the way of a whinge. We all know exactly what you are inferring, and you are a pathetic grub for doing so. My son plays in that team and every player that has taken the park is registered and eligible. They have even used u16 community kids at various stages because of work commitments. Nearly every one of them either played first or ressies over the last few years for Kahibah and dropped back to conference league because of work. As those senior teams have been strong for a number of years it is no surprise that when all are available they are good.

[Buddha]

Something interesting was brought to my attention yesterday. One of the more remarkable feats in recent zone league history.

The Kahibah team competing in the conference league (formerly known as 3rd grade) after an average start to the season followed by horrendous weather accumulated in quite a few catch up matches and impressively they ended the season on a 5-6 match winning streak which included playing about 5 matches in 9 days and winning them all to sneak into the finals.

Interesting that this turn in form appeared to kick in just after Kahibah 1st grade secured promotion to NPL next season. It must have been really inspiring for the Kahibah third graders having their new fm comrades able to attend matches and passionately cheer them on from the sidelines.

Teams stacking to ensure a lower grade can make finals? Fork found in kitchen etc

[NewHere]

This is interesting, I also seen a Garden suburbs Firsr grader with a quick backup score a hatrick for their conference league team 2 days after playing first grade and they were happy to post about it on their social media. It makes you wonder this time of year just what could happen.

Just out of pure curiosity do we have the eligibility for finals outline? It makes you wonder what might happen in the finals series especially with clubs that only have teams in the finals for the lower grades?

Two comments here suggesting stacking to make finals. I guess some times it happens and some times it just looks that way. Just had a look through the Suburbs conference league results and the team scored three or more in their last game and back in June (11 games ago) and a couple of times prior. So I assume that you are talking about their last game of the season when they beat Kurri 5-1. They ended the season in 6th place and two wins out of the finals, so doubt it is what you are suggesting.

[ZLWB]

Something interesting was brought to my attention yesterday. One of the more remarkable feats in recent zone league history.

The Kahibah team competing in the conference league (formerly known as 3rd grade) after an average start to the season followed by horrendous weather accumulated in quite a few catch up matches and impressively they ended the season on a 5-6 match winning streak which included playing about 5 matches in 9 days and winning them all to sneak into the finals.

Interesting that this turn in form appeared to kick in just after Kahibah 1st grade secured promotion to NPL next season. It must have been really inspiring for the Kahibah third graders having their new fm comrades able to attend matches and passionately cheer them on from the sidelines.

Lol

[Zonal Marking]

Never let the facts get in the way of a whinge. We all know exactly what you are inferring, and you are a pathetic grub for doing so. My son plays in that team and every player that has taken the park is registered and eligible. They have even used u16 community kids at various stages because of work commitments. Nearly every one of them either played first or ressies over the last few years for Kahibah and dropped back to conference league because of work. As those senior teams have been strong for a number of years it is no surprise that when all are available they are good.

Its actually ironic that you say this because according to multiple reports your sons team are also one of the most despicable, arrogant, ill disciplined and ungracious teams to ever play in the zone league. However I guess the old saying is true. The apple never does fall far from the tree.

[Zonal Marking]

Teams stacking to ensure a lower grade can make finals? Fork found in kitchen etc

You have obviously never been in a Japanese kitchen

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Going to take some getting used to when discussing zone league 1 finals and not hearing the teams Dudley or Cardiff mentioned.

[Trigger]

Its actually ironic that you say this because according to multiple reports your sons team are also one of the most despicable, arrogant, ill disciplined and ungracious teams to ever play in the zone league. However I guess the old saying is true. The apple never does fall far from the tree.

Sorry but that tag is taken by the red and yellow youth club in Newy. You may claim the 2nd lowest though.

with all these claims of players filtering down, which happens every year btw, I take it these movements although not in the spirit of the competition, have been applied so they still fit within the rules of of the competitions?

[Zonal Marking]

Going to take some getting used to when discussing zone league 1 finals and not hearing the teams Dudley or Cardiff mentioned.

Big finals game for Cardiff in Res grade this weekend I wonder if they can defeat the Suns & then get past Kotara for a place in the grand final.

Great effort from Dudley finishing top of the pile in conference. Huge finals match up for them next week against Kotara or Suns

[Zone Insider]

Will be interesting to see what dumb idea comes next if grounds are not playable this weekend.

[Addios]

Will be interesting to see what dumb idea comes next if grounds are not playable this weekend.

Will be a drought after the finals

[Addios]

Will be interesting to see what dumb idea comes next if grounds are not playable this weekend.

Maybe. There is a 50/50 chance there might be a good idea.

[Kicktheball]

Maybe. There is a 50/50 chance there might be a good idea.

Myer park will be fine. Uni on the other hand is on a swamp and has terrible drainage.

[straightred88]

Myer park will be fine. Uni on the other hand is on a swamp and has terrible drainage.

Myer was flooded yesterday when I drove past.

[Kicktheball]

Myer was flooded yesterday when I drove past.

Let's hope there is a plan in place. LMRFF should become available if required

[matjpacker]

Let's hope there is a plan in place. LMRFF should become available if required

In the event that the PYL grand finals are not able to be played on grass at Alder Park and Fearnley Dawes, NNSWF is moving them to LMRFF. Ground inspections happening at both parks tomorrow.

[YerMate]

Myer was flooded yesterday when I drove past.

You know they say you should avoid driving through flooded areas. Myer Park will be fine, the Suns boys know what they?re doing. A nice, juicy Kebap Snack Pack at Myer on Saturday is definitely on the cards.

[Kicktheball]

You know they say you should avoid driving through flooded areas. Myer Park will be fine, the Suns boys know what they?re doing. A nice, juicy Kebap Snack Pack at Myer on Saturday is definitely on the cards.

Correct, can always trust the suns to host a good day

[northern_swan]

Let's hope there is a plan in place. LMRFF should become available if required

LMRFF has had the C division PYL grand finals moved there already on Saturday & is on standby for the girls (Saturday), B division & A division (both Sunday) so doubtful it will be available this week.

[Builtwithlove18]

you know they say you should avoid driving through flooded areas. Myer park will be fine, the suns boys know what they?re doing. A nice, juicy kebap snack pack at myer on saturday is definitely on the cards.

lol

[straightred88]

The embarrassment continues with BarTv showing the zone 3 game over the weekend.

[ZoningIn!]

Not sure if you read the whole post, though sounds like they offered it to Suns and they said no??

[Killa]

Not sure if you read the whole post, though sounds like they offered it to Suns and they said no??

Nice of you to pop in here Mason

[WeekendWarrior]

I love how the page knew they were going to get blasted for the game and got on the defensive early. But I ask why did they "start with ZL3 and work up the divisions..."? Nice way to stack the deck.

Tho Suns probably scared to be embarrassed on camera again if I'm guessing. Cowards

[Zonal Marking]

I love how the page knew they were going to get blasted for the game and got on the defensive early. But I ask why did they "start with ZL3 and work up the divisions..."? Nice way to stack the deck.

Tho Suns probably scared to be embarrassed on camera again if I'm guessing. Cowards

They are not playing Croatia this weekend though?

[cell]

Unfortunately zone leagues peak is in the past. Next year will probably be the worst season in a long team given Croatia are leaving and a few big name players across the league are retiring due to many factors including how their clubs have treated them these past few seasons.

One thing I am interested in seeing is how Cardiff go next year. They are probably in the best position to succeed but will they? That's up to them really.

[The Hacker]

Unfortunately zone leagues peak is in the past. Next year will probably be the worst season in a long team given Croatia are leaving and a few big name players across the league are retiring due to many factors including how their clubs have treated them these past few seasons.

One thing I am interested in seeing is how Cardiff go next year. They are probably in the best position to succeed but will they? That's up to them really.

Genuinely interested why you think Cardiff are in the best position to succeed. They failed to fire this year and missed finals. They got some work to do

[ZLWB]

One thing I am interested in seeing is how Cardiff go next year. They are probably in the best position to succeed but will they? That's up to them really.

Mayfield, Kotara, and Uni all have young sides which positions them well for coming years.
Suns have phenomenal depth.
Not sure about Thornton - unknown quantity (for me at least). Croudace Bay will be very competitive.
Cardiff and Swansea are both proud clubs with strong history, but will need to show more than this year. Warners Bay had a tough year - the mid week games hurt - but are a great club with plenty of youth. Olympic have quality but are an older team.
There?ll be plenty of interest in ZPL and although the great Dudley/Suns rivalry is gone I don?t agree that the peak is behind us. Certainly the quality of football was higher this year than any year in the past.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Unfortunately zone leagues peak is in the past. Next year will probably be the worst season in a long team given Croatia are leaving and a few big name players across the league are retiring due to many factors including how their clubs have treated them these past few seasons.

One thing I am interested in seeing is how Cardiff go next year. They are probably in the best position to succeed but will they? That's up to them really.

Always look forward to hearing your insights Mr Cell… that breaks my heart to hear about the big names / legends around the league retiring and being mistreated by their clubs. They will probably be replaced with boring NPCs now.

Newcastle football who’re the worst negotiators in history have given northern NSW football Dudley, Croatia and next probably Suns for what in return ? They’re killing this comp.

I also look forward to seeing Cardiffs progression their corporate sponsors will be unhappy with how this season went but likely bounce back next year

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Croatia sure have knocked suns confidence down to an all-time low, turning down the opportunity to be on Bar tv out of fear of being humiliated on Camera

[Zone Insider]

Suns 0-1 Kotara

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Croatia sure have knocked suns confidence down to an all-time low, turning down the opportunity to be on Bar tv out of fear of being humiliated on Camera

3 well contested games at Myer this afternoon.

Interesting to know what the coach from Kotara said to receive a straight red card.

Thanks for the Kepabi snack pack, tasty as always.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

3 well contested games at Myer this afternoon.

Interesting to know what the coach from Kotara said to receive a straight red card.

Thanks for the Kepabi snack pack, tasty as always.

Maybe would’ve heard if it was on Bar tv. Could’ve been something racist? I only say that based around the posts on forums a few weeks back.

[Trigger]

Maybe would’ve heard if it was on Bar tv. Could’ve been something racist? I only say that based around the posts on forums a few weeks back.

Racist my ass. Starting that sh*t you have no idea about as usual.
More appropriate is the ref was letting Suns get away with tackling infringements. Apparently you cant called a ref incompetent when its deserved.

[sapdad]

Apparently you cant called a ref incompetent when its deserved.

If that is what he said then you are correct.Under the new policy that is 100% a red card.

[Builtwithlove18]

Maybe would?ve heard if it was on Bar tv. Could?ve been something racist? I only say that based around the posts on forums a few weeks back.


I won?t mention on here what was said from the Kotara coach


But he should be ashamed of himself, he will be looking at a minimum 6 weeks

[Zonal Marking]

Kotara have not exactly covered themselves in glory in recent weeks have they? They may have won todays match but they have lost a lot of respect amongst the match going pundits

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Trigger, it is hard to believe that this was an overreaction by the referee, going off the coaches aggressive mannerisms and the referee abruptly halting the game.

It has been an unfortunate few weeks for Kotara South, with a serious allegation, and now the coach abusing a referee.

Kotara is a solid team with a serious attitude problem.

[ZLWB]

I won?t mention on here what was said from the Kotara coach


But he should be ashamed of himself, he will be looking at a minimum 6 weeks

And that?s when they?re winning. What would he be saying if they were getting rolled?

Some blokes are slow to get with the programme

[ForeverRed]

Hi all, it is with great sadness to inform you my great mate Jardelsimage or Andrew as some of you who knew him has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer, he was a great mate who loved his footy becoming involved in admin after a career at south Cardiff, he was a life member at both south Cardiff and Cardiff and will be missed dearly, VALE Peka

[Lofty]

Terrible news. He was a great guy and was the heartbeat of Cardiff. Will be a huge loss to Cardiff and Newcastle Football. Thoughts go out to the club, his family and friends.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Thoughts and prayers go out to Andrew?s family and the Cardiff family.

Andrew was a friendly, passionate man. He will be sorely missed around the wider football community.

[NUGUNS]

RIP Pecka.

Condolences to everyone at Cardiff and his family.

[YerMate]

My deepest condolences to Peka?s family and the Cardiff boys.
Today is a truly sad day for the local football community. What a gentleman?kind, passionate, and deeply respected.

Mate, rest in peace. You will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing you and sharing in your love for the game. It was an honour to walk alongside you in football and in friendship.

[Zonal Marking]

Sorry to hear of the passing of Jardelsimage.

Condolences to his family and everyone involved with Cardiff football club

[ZLWB]

Every club is richer because of blokes like Peka
Thoughts are with the Cardiff club, players and supporters

[plague]

Hi all, it is with great sadness to inform you my great mate Jardelsimage or Andrew as some of you who knew him has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer, he was a great mate who loved his footy becoming involved in admin after a career at south Cardiff, he was a life member at both south Cardiff and Cardiff and will be missed dearly, VALE Peka

I don't know anyone on here but feel like we all know each other.

This absolutely sucks and thoughts go out to everyone who knew him.

Give your family and friends a hug tonight. Life's just not fair sometimes.

[The Hacker]

Shocking news the passing of Peka. He was so fiercely proud of his club. He made the Tigers such a better club for his involvement. He was always up for a chat about football down at Evans Park.
Newcastle football was better for having him and it?s a sad day for the Tigers. All the best to his family

[plague]

Hi all, it is with great sadness to inform you my great mate Jardelsimage or Andrew as some of you who knew him has sadly passed away after a battle with cancer, he was a great mate who loved his footy becoming involved in admin after a career at south Cardiff, he was a life member at both south Cardiff and Cardiff and will be missed dearly, VALE Peka

I don't know anyone on here but feel like we all know each other.

This absolutely sucks and thoughts go out to everyone who knew him.

Give your family and friends a hug tonight. Life's just not fair sometimes.

[anfield]

My Condolences go out to Andrew's Family Friends and the Cardiff City Football Club.

Andrew was a well respected figure in Newcastle Football Circles. That respect was gained through years of dedication and commitment to South Cardiff and Cardiff City Football Club's.

Andrew had a great understanding of the Football landscape in the region. He welcomed me and many others into the Cardiff City Football Club. Even though I'm involved with a different club now after our squad fell apart, I regularly discussed Football with him.

A sad day for Football in the region.

[cell]

RIP Jardel—you will be missed.

[Food_Destroyer]

I didn?t know him personally but as a long time lurker on the forum he had a great passion for local football and his club Cardiff, which will be missed.

Condolences to his family, friends and those at Cardiff.

[evolution]

Absolutely awful news.

I was President of Cardiff Juniors when Cardiff City was moved across to Evans Park by LMCC, previously there had been a bit of tension between the two clubs but Andrew was very quick to extend the olive branch and we had a lot of dialogue about how the two clubs could work together and have a relationship that was mutual beneficial. As it happened Cardiff Juniors ended up folding due to more than a few financial and admin issues and Andrew without hesitation invited us all to come across to join Cardiff City and seamlessly become part of their club.

He undoubtedly bled tangerine and he'll leave a massive hole not just at Cardiff City but in the Newcastle football landscape as well.

[Addios]

Absolutely awful news.

I was President of Cardiff Juniors when Cardiff City was moved across to Evans Park by LMCC, previously there had been a bit of tension between the two clubs but Andrew was very quick to extend the olive branch and we had a lot of dialogue about how the two clubs could work together and have a relationship that was mutual beneficial. As it happened Cardiff Juniors ended up folding due to more than a few financial and admin issues and Andrew without hesitation invited us all to come across to join Cardiff City and seamlessly become part of their club.

He undoubtedly bled tangerine and he'll leave a massive hole not just at Cardiff City but in the Newcastle football landscape as well.

Well said Evo.

Pretty crushed. Top bloke. Will be hard to replace in Tigerland. Well played PEK.

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

RIP Jardel and thank you for your contribution on this forum and to local football, a true gentleman.

[Zone Insider]

Condolences to Andrew?s family and everyone at Cardiff

[RightFoot]

After the first week, here's my predictions for the rest of the finals series:

Major Semi
Croatia 3-2 Kotara

Minor Semi
Suns 1-3 Uni

Prelim
Kotara 2-2 Uni (Uni on pens)

GF
Croatia 5-3 Uni

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

After the first week, here's my predictions for the rest of the finals series:

Major Semi
Croatia 3-2 Kotara

Minor Semi
Suns 1-3 Uni

Prelim
Kotara 2-2 Uni (Uni on pens)

GF
Croatia 5-3 Uni

Extremely tough for Uni to win tomorrow night, let alone Kotara/Croatia the following week?

[Speedymetric]

Extremely tough for Uni to win tomorrow night, let alone Kotara/Croatia the following week?

Yep. Uni no chance on a school night.

[Builtwithlove18]

Croatia 6 Kotara 2

Croatia have yet again proved why they are the best team in this competition

[Zone Insider]

A good crowd at Pasadena last night and food was good.

Ground is terrible and needs alot of work.

Reserves
Suns 3-1 Kotara

Suns turned up to play and the premiers went down. Interesting Suns played with 10 men for 10 minutes only for the player to be called back on after a ref error.

Firsts
Croatia 6-2 Kotara

Kotara 1 up in the first minute after a GK error and should have had 2 soon after. Five minutes later and it?s 1-1 and the Croatia machine kicked into gear and were up 3-1 at HT. That machine continued and they put 3 more past the Tigers (one og) which was also the second for tigers after a defensive error by Croatia.
The Tigers had their chances and hit the woodwork a few times as did the Croats.

A bad night for Tigers but I think they can bounce back.

Croatia well drilled with quality. Hard to stop when they get going.

[ZLWB]

Yep. Uni no chance on a school night.

And yet?

Suns decimated by injuries fielded a very different line up to their usual.
Uni too quick and clinical.
Suns put two over the bar from inside the six yard box late in the game which didn?t help them.


Uni 3 Suns 1

[Builtwithlove18]

And yet?

Suns decimated by injuries fielded a very different line up to their usual.
Uni too quick and clinical.
Suns put two over the bar from inside the six yard box late in the game which didn?t help them.


Uni 3 Suns 1

Suns just giving other clubs a chance to make a grand final

Watch out 2026

[Zonal Marking]

Suns just giving other clubs a chance to make a grand final

Watch out 2026

Suns are finished as a top club. Mark down this moment as the beginning of the end

[Zone Insider]

Suns are finished as a top club. Mark down this moment as the beginning of the end

To much passion there to be finished. A few changes needed no doubt but they will be back.

[The Hacker]

To much passion there to be finished. A few changes needed no doubt but they will be back.

The side that the Suns fielded last night is a far cry from the sides of the ?glory days? it looked like they were missing 5-6 from their best 11. They need an injection of youth to mix with all that experience.
We all thought once Dudley went up the Suns would be close behind. Maybe not

[stopper2]

Good that you can see the funny side of it but the reality is that Croatia defeated you both times during the season, the second game was a demolition and the Suns finished 11 points behind the runaway Premiers.
In the Finals you lost both games and exited with barely a whimper in defending your title.
Lol just admit you guys weren't good enough and lacked hunger to give the Finals a real shake.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Woo up Stopper? from all reports, the Suns had 8 starting first graders out. No team is winning under this much sufferance.

The Suns will be back.

[Zonal Marking]

Woo up Stopper? from all reports, the Suns had 8 starting first graders out. No team is winning under this much sufferance.

The Suns will be back.

Whilst this is true I think you may find a good few of those 8 have probably played their final match for the Suns. It definitely feels like the end of an era.

[Zone Insider]

Good that you can see the funny side of it but the reality is that Croatia defeated you both times during the season, the second game was a demolition and the Suns finished 11 points behind the runaway Premiers.
In the Finals you lost both games and exited with barely a whimper in defending your title.
Lol just admit you guys weren't good enough and lacked hunger to give the Finals a real shake.

Maybe learn to count first before making ridiculous statements

[ZLWB]

Good that you can see the funny side of it but the reality is that Croatia defeated you both times during the season, the second game was a demolition and the Suns finished 11 points behind the runaway Premiers.
In the Finals you lost both games and exited with barely a whimper in defending your title.
Lol just admit you guys weren't good enough and lacked hunger to give the Finals a real shake.

It was 8 points not 11. Still a very convincing outcome and Croatia are deservedly champions.
I don?t think hunger was the problem. No Pepper, Kantarovski, Aiden Palozzi, Bozanovski, Foteff.
Take those out of any side and it?s a battle. There were a few kids on the park last night for the Suns, and they will be better for the experience, but they are not at the same level as the aforementioned players.

While the Suns core group has been around a while they have good depth with 4 full teams across the grades, 3 of which made the finals, and they will be back. They did still finish second in the league to a very strong Croatia team, so writing them off is, at best, premature.

Students v Kotara this weekend. Similar styles and good football to watch. They can battle it out to see who gets the opportunity to pull off the most unlikely of upsets in the GF.

[Builtwithlove18]

Good that you can see the funny side of it but the reality is that Croatia defeated you both times during the season, the second game was a demolition and the Suns finished 11 points behind the runaway Premiers.
In the Finals you lost both games and exited with barely a whimper in defending your title.
Lol just admit you guys weren't good enough and lacked hunger to give the Finals a real shake.

Haha goose

[stopper2]

Apologies to everyone, my bad as yes it was only 8 points not 11.
Will add though that Croatia throughout the season hardly ever had it's full strongest starting XI due to injuries, suspensions or unavailability.

[Zonal Marking]

Ok so Kotara vs Uni

Who is progressing to the grand final?

[ZLWB]

Ok so Kotara vs Uni

Who is progressing to the grand final?

Toss a coin

[Builtwithlove18]

Ok so Kotara vs Uni

Who is progressing to the grand final?

Will be Croatia vs uni grand final

[Trigger]

Will be Croatia vs uni grand final

Croatia wins daylight 2nd

[plague]

Darling St looks good at the moment.

[Zone Insider]

Kotara 2-0 Uni

[Builtwithlove18]

Croatia vs Kotara off to the big dance

Score predictions ?


Croatia 3 Kotara 1

[ZLWB]

Croatia vs Kotara off to the big dance

Score predictions ?


Croatia 3 Kotara 1
While Kotara can score, their biggest challenge will be holding out a very strong attack.
Croatia have been the best all year & deserve their moment
Croatia by a goal

[FlatScreen]

Sorry to all Kotara supporters (or maybe a thank you, as I always get these wrong)

Croatia 6-2

[YerMate]

When was the last time the grand final day had 6 different teams in it. I cannot recall.

Croatia to win score doesn't matter.
Suns to win
Dudley to win

Lets see who stacks their teams in Reserves and Thirds from Suns, Mayfield, Dudley & Uni.

[plague]

Croatia vs Kotara off to the big dance

Score predictions ?


Croatia 3 Kotara 1

Anyone can do score predictions.

Ive set the over/under on red cards at 1.5

[The Hacker]

When was the last time the grand final day had 6 different teams in it. I cannot recall.

Croatia to win score doesn't matter.
Suns to win
Dudley to win

Lets see who stacks their teams in Reserves and Thirds from Suns, Mayfield, Dudley & Uni.

Well one of the teams can?t cause their higher grade players are registered in a different federation.

When was the last time there was 6 different clubs represented on Grand Final day. In the past Dudley or Suns have had 2 or 3 teams in the GF. Think it?s great for the comp and probably good for the host Olympic

[Zonal Marking]

When was the last time the grand final day had 6 different teams in it. I cannot recall.

Croatia to win score doesn't matter.
Suns to win
Dudley to win

Lets see who stacks their teams in Reserves and Thirds from Suns, Mayfield, Dudley & Uni.

Surprising to see that third grade Kahibah teams impressive winning streak come to a very abrupt and humbling end in the first week of finals. I suppose their NPL players were unable to attend that match to offer their vocal support from the sidelines.

[The Hacker]

Surprising to see that third grade Kahibah teams impressive winning streak come to a very abrupt and humbling end in the first week of finals. I suppose their NPL players were unable to attend that match to offer their vocal support from the sidelines.

Vocal support or play

[Food_Destroyer]

Croatia 3 Kotara 2

[Zonal Marking]

Vocal support or play

Definitely vocal support.

I dont think they had physically attended enough matches as supporters throughout the regular season to be eligible to cheer them on passionately from the sidelines for this particular game.

Such a shame though. Was an amazing winning streak they were on to get there.

[Zone Insider]

Would have to be a few years to see a GF with no Suns or Dudley.

Will be interesting to see crowd numbers this Sunday.

[ZLWB]

Would have to be a few years to see a GF with no Suns or Dudley.

Will be interesting to see crowd numbers this Sunday.
2015 I reckon. Bero v Swansea
2020 & 2021 no finals series because of Covid. Other than that Dudley or Suns in every one.
Changing of the guard right now

[Builtwithlove18]

Would have to be a few years to see a GF with no Suns or Dudley.

Will be interesting to see crowd numbers this Sunday.

Suns made the grand final in reserve grade

We will be at the game in numbers supporting our Balkan brothers

[Zone Insider]

Suns made the grand final in reserve grade

We will be at the game in numbers supporting our Balkan brothers

Obviously I meant first grade

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Thanks all for the season and Congratulations Newcastle Croatia on both the grand final win and league title.
Also bye to Azzurri even though your cloned club Croudace Bay will be joining the league.

[Trigger]

Suns made the grand final in reserve grade

We will be at the game in numbers supporting our Balkan brothers

Ah yes, the anti-nationalistic soccer mentality. No wonder Aussies took on league and not wg soccer.

Ill go for the inclusive multicultural clubs instead of the divisive clubs

[straightred88]

Ah yes, the anti-nationalistic soccer mentality. No wonder Aussies took on league and not wg soccer.

Ill go for the inclusive multicultural clubs instead of the divisive clubs


Show me a club who isn?t inclusive and multicultural ?

[W8 WATCHER]

Show me a club who isn?t inclusive and multicultural ?

KURRI AND GRETA BRANXTON
more aussie than Russel coight:yay:

[mge61]

KURRI AND GRETA BRANXTON
more aussie than Russel coight:yay:

Time to hit the road.

[Addios]

Kotara 2-1. 2 red cards. Game needs a good consistent ref.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Kotara 2-1. 2 red cards. Game needs a good consistent ref.

Not the one from the Suns v Dudley GF.

[Zonal Marking]

Kotara 2-1. 2 red cards. Game needs a good consistent ref.

Dougy this is your moment son

[Hajduk]

Not the one from the Suns v Dudley GF.

Will be the same ref.

[sapdad]

Not the one from the Suns v Dudley GF.

I dont know who did last years but there is a very experienced referee in charge on Sunday.To be fair last year it was hard to argue with that first red card and things went downhill from there.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

I dont know who did last years but there is a very experienced referee in charge on Sunday.To be fair last year it was hard to argue with that first red card and things went downhill from there.

I?m not arguing the clown throwing hand bags and being given his marching orders. Stevie Wonder could have made that call.

It started in the 3rd minute, when he didn?t have the balls to send someone off for a shocking knee cap challenge. It occurred right in front of his eyes.

The Suns player didn?t play this season as a result.

[sapdad]

I?m not arguing the clown throwing hand bags and being given his marching orders. Stevie Wonder could have made that call.

It started in the 3rd minute, when he didn?t have the balls to send someone off for a shocking knee cap challenge. It occurred right in front of his eyes.

The Suns player didn?t play this season as a result.

Cant argue with you on that one.Sorry I had forgotten that one was before the first red.

[ZLWB]

I?m not arguing the clown throwing hand bags and being given his marching orders. Stevie Wonder could have made that call.

It started in the 3rd minute, when he didn?t have the balls to send someone off for a shocking knee cap challenge. It occurred right in front of his eyes.

The Suns player didn?t play this season as a result.

He sent three Dudley players off and you?re complaining that he didn?t send a fourth?
Righto mate.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

He sent three Dudley players off and you?re complaining that he didn?t send a fourth?
Righto mate.

No complaints here mate, just stating it as I saw it. If you saw the tackle, you would understand where I?m coming from.

I don?t actually agree with the second red card, as the suns player hand balled it into his path before being taken out.

I think there are superior officials to this guy, don?t have to agree bud.

[The Hacker]

No complaints here mate, just stating it as I saw it. If you saw the tackle, you would understand where I?m coming from.

I don?t actually agree with the second red card, as the suns player hand balled it into his path before being taken out.

I think there are superior officials to this guy, don?t have to agree bud.

Who is the centre ref

[Hajduk]

[QUOTE=The Hacker;283696]Who is the centre ref[/QUOTE


Jason King

[Zonal Marking]

I realise this might be going against the grain but I think Kotara will come out victorious against Croatia on Sunday.

Would I be correct in saying they are the only team to have defeated them this season? Bogey team?

Yeah they copped a bit of a pasting in the recent finals matchup however they also went 2-0 up.

[Zonal Marking]

I gather you never watched the game. 2-0 up wrong,
1-0 up. Goal gifted from keeper, than a Croatia own goal.

So Kotara did go 2-0 up?

Is that not what I said?

[Builtwithlove18]

Croatia were up 3-1 at half time

[biscuits]

Out of the referees group consistently officiating on this division, which referee do you want to see on the grand final? This should be interesting?.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Out of the referees group consistently officiating on this division, which referee do you want to see on the grand final? This should be interesting?.

Mike King
Dougie
The young guy who officiated ZL3 last night

[Hajduk]

So Kotara did go 2-0 up?

Is that not what I said?

Sorry my bad, I should have mentioned Croatia up 3-1 halftime. There goals throughout the game one a keeper stuff up and an own goal by Croatia.
So a bogey, no.

[Hajduk]

Mike King
Dougie
The young guy who officiated ZL3 last night


Not Mike King it?s Jason King

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Not Mike King it?s Jason King

The question was ?who do you want to see officiate?

The three names mentioned are 3 I?d rather see officiate, ahead of the guy appointed.

[Hajduk]

The question was ?who do you want to see officiate?




The three names mentioned are 3 I?d rather see officiate, ahead of the guy appointed.



My bad, I?m having a shocker, better put my glasses on.
I agree I?d rather Mike king aswell.

[Zonal Marking]

Not Mike King it?s Jason King

At least it is not Wayne

[outsider]

Mike King
Dougie
The young guy who officiated ZL3 last night

That was Nathan King-Jasons son and a very promising referee with a future

[ZLWB]

Mike King
Dougie
The young guy who officiated ZL3 last night
Dougie did great in the semi.
Nathan is quality. Needs to be more young ones like him

[Lofty]

I’d be sad if there were less people at my funeral compared the the GF today. Hope everyone is well.

[ForeverRed]

How did Kotara lose that

[outsider]

How did Kotara lose that

had enough chances-couldnt put the ball into the net

[Zonal Marking]

I?d be sad if there were less people at my funeral compared the the GF today. Hope everyone is well.

Was it a poor attendance?

[Zonal Marking]

Anyway congratulations to Croatia. They turned up to this competition talking the talk but to their credit they have backed it up by winning the double.

All the best and good luck next season in NPL2

[plague]

Kotara will be kicking themselves.

Big centre back and right back best for Croatia. #7 and #9 good too.

They took their chance. Fantastic winner. Well in to the best team all year.


But man oh man.....Kotara.

[Eastwest]

Decent final game. Tigers had their chances. 11 for Kotara had the Karma goods kicking his ass for ribbing the Uni crowd last week with poor finishing today. Reminder, dont be an arrogant **** when youre winning haha.

Croats should handle New FM ok next year. They seem to be building well. Enjoy the cats p*ss tonight or what ever you call that liquid you drink at the powderkeg Club lol.

This years Kotara team was the best ive seen for 20 years. Ive seen top players and good teams but this squad is solid all across. They wouldnt need too many more to tilt at promotion.
Does Kotara actually want to go up?

[ZLWB]

Was it a poor attendance?

Not sure about the early games but seemed well below last year for first grade.
Croatia not at their best but managed to win anyway.
Congratulations to them and all the best for 2026

[Zone Insider]

Congratulations to the Croats on doing the double.
Wasn?t their best game but good teams find a way to win.
Kotara had their chances to win it. They will be right up there next season if the squad stays together.

Crowd was decent enough but a lot smaller than last season but due to the clubs involved I think.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

I’d be sad if there were less people at my funeral compared the the GF today. Hope everyone is well.

On a scale of 1 to Lofty, how salty are you?

[ZLWB]

Anyway congratulations to Croatia. They turned up to this competition talking the talk but to their credit they have backed it up by winning the double.

All the best and good luck next season in NPL2

Your prediction of a Kotara upset looked good for most of the match. Kotara played the better football for the majority, but the really good teams find a way to win. Well done to the Croatia defence who were exceptional, and to Jova for another GF winning goal, but Kotara must be thinking ?if only?.
On Jova, aside from the goal he was everywhere yesterday. I know they have some big name players in their squad, but he is fit, quick, can tackle, and is great in the air.
If he wasn?t their MotM it would be a travesty

[outsider]

Your prediction of a Kotara upset looked good for most of the match. Kotara played the better football for the majority, but the really good teams find a way to win. Well done to the Croatia defence who were exceptional, and to Jova for another GF winning goal, but Kotara must be thinking ?if only?.
On Jova, aside from the goal he was everywhere yesterday. I know they have some big name players in their squad, but he is fit, quick, can tackle, and is great in the air.
If he wasn?t their MotM it would be a travesty

Bar TV motm was croatia GK

[northern_swan]

Bar TV motm was croatia GK

Made some cracking saves to go along with his Logie winning acting performances

[Zone Insider]

Made some cracking saves to go along with his Logie winning acting performances

That?s the game these days from every team in any comp unfortunately.

[Zonal Marking]

Your prediction of a Kotara upset looked good for most of the match. Kotara played the better football for the majority, but the really good teams find a way to win. Well done to the Croatia defence who were exceptional, and to Jova for another GF winning goal, but Kotara must be thinking ?if only?.
On Jova, aside from the goal he was everywhere yesterday. I know they have some big name players in their squad, but he is fit, quick, can tackle, and is great in the air.
If he wasn?t their MotM it would be a travesty

Ironic that with all their fire power up front it was Croatias defence which has been criticised at times this season (unfairly imo) along with their GK that played the key role in them coming away with the win in the biggest game of the season.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Ironic that with all their fire power up front it was Croatias defence which has been criticised at times this season (unfairly imo) along with their GK that played the key role in them coming away with the win in the biggest game of the season.

Croatia?s defence?

The Croatia defence and GK owes the Kotara captain a schooner. He murdered 3 golden opportunities.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Also?

Can anyone confirm if Chris Brain is presenting the Croatia keeper with a Gold Logie for best male actor on a football pitch at the ZPL awards night?

Cheers.

[Zone Insider]

Croatia?s defence?

The Croatia defence and GK owes the Kotara captain a schooner. He murdered 3 golden opportunities.

Yes good chances no doubt but the keeper made some very good saves.

[Zone Insider]

Also?

Can anyone confirm if Chris Brain is presenting the Croatia keeper with a Gold Logie for best male actor on a football pitch at the ZPL awards night?

Cheers.

He has enough trophies now doesn?t need that one.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

He has enough trophies now doesn?t need that one.

An ?NPL Visa Player? stacking ZPL trophies? You beauty.

[Builtwithlove18]

Stop trying to bring so much hate on a team who has just walked this league from day 1.

Pull your head in mate

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

No hate on the club what so ever.

Simulation on the other hand?

[Addios]

Stop trying to bring so much hate on a team who has just walked this league from day 1.

hahaha Dream on. They werent that far above. Got ouplayed in the GF. Enjoy the cats p*ss champion.

[Zone Insider]

hahaha Dream on. They werent that far above. Got ouplayed in the GF. Enjoy the cats p*ss champion.

Good enough to do the double in their first ever season in zone 1 losing only 1 game all year.

Not sure about you but that?s pretty outstanding.

[Mitchy]

Good enough to do the double in their first ever season in zone 1 losing only 1 game all year.

Not sure about you but that?s pretty outstanding.

Last club to do the double in the first season in zone premier league was Beresfield in 2015…

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

hahaha Dream on. They werent that far above. Got ouplayed in the GF. Enjoy the cats p*ss champion.

Let?s not kid ourselves Addios.

Croatia made easy work of ZPL1.

That being said, Kotara gave them a run for their money in the GF. Finishing cost them.

[W8 WATCHER]

Stop trying to bring so much hate on a team who has just walked this league from day 1.

Pull your head in mate

OUTSTANDING
spend $160k to walk through a 3rd division pub competition :yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:
mission accomplished- ego stroked, probably along with something else.

lets hope, history doesn't repeat, and you don't become extinct again

[straightred88]

Good enough to do the double in their first ever season in zone 1 losing only 1 game all year.

Not sure about you but that?s pretty outstanding.

Exactly.

[straightred88]

OUTSTANDING
spend $160k to walk through a 3rd division pub competition :yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:
mission accomplished- ego stroked, probably along with something else.

lets hope, history doesn't repeat, and you don't become extinct again

No one is spending that unless you are in NPL. If you believe that seek help.

[Zonal Marking]

Be interesting to see the drop off if Cowburn decides to go bank to the main NPL competition. No doubt he will have a few clubs chasing him? Croatia may struggle next season if they lose a few players.

[W8 WATCHER]

No one is spending that unless you are in NPL. If you believe that seek help.

no one else except for 1.

if you don't believe that then you need even more help.
so , what did you think they pay, for a Sessions, Cowburn, Majurovski, Van Ass, McGuiness, Franks, Konjarski, Serpa, McDonald, Carroll etc.
let's say, we just nominate for 10 players x 20 games???
$500 per game that's $100k
$600 per game that's $120k
$700 per game that's $140k
$800 per game that's $160k
now we know Cowburn isn't getting that.

if they can afford to do it, good on them.
my point is, any team, that throws that type of cash in a 3rd division comp, will romp it in and win, no masterclass coaching required

lastly, they have just offered and signed the Kotara leading goal scorer $800 per game for next year, thats $16k for 1 player
again, if they can afford, kudos to them, but waffling on they steam rolled the comp, you would expect them to wouldn't you?

[Builtwithlove18]

no one else except for 1.

if you don't believe that then you need even more help.
so , what did you think they pay, for a Sessions, Cowburn, Majurovski, Van Ass, McGuiness, Franks, Konjarski, Serpa, McDonald, Carroll etc.
let's say, we just nominate for 10 players x 20 games???
$500 per game that's $100k
$600 per game that's $120k
$700 per game that's $140k
$800 per game that's $160k
now we know Cowburn isn't getting that.

if they can afford to do it, good on them.
my point is, any team, that throws that type of cash in a 3rd division comp, will romp it in and win, no masterclass coaching required

lastly, they have just offered and signed the Kotara leading goal scorer $800 per game for next year, thats $16k for 1 player
again, if they can afford, kudos to them, but waffling on they steam rolled the comp, you would expect them to wouldn't you?


Who are you to be spreading these kind of rumours around ?

[Hajduk]

no one else except for 1.

if you don't believe that then you need even more help.
so , what did you think they pay, for a Sessions, Cowburn, Majurovski, Van Ass, McGuiness, Franks, Konjarski, Serpa, McDonald, Carroll etc.
let's say, we just nominate for 10 players x 20 games???
$500 per game that's $100k
$600 per game that's $120k
$700 per game that's $140k
$800 per game that's $160k
now we know Cowburn isn't getting that.

if they can afford to do it, good on them.
my point is, any team, that throws that type of cash in a 3rd division comp, will romp it in and win, no masterclass coaching required

lastly, they have just offered and signed the Kotara leading goal scorer $800 per game for next year, thats $16k for 1 player
again, if they can afford, kudos to them, but waffling on they steam rolled the comp, you would expect them to wouldn't you?


Keep dribbling. 😂😂😂😂

[straightred88]

no one else except for 1.


if you don't believe that then you need even more help.
so , what did you think they pay, for a Sessions, Cowburn, Majurovski, Van Ass, McGuiness, Franks, Konjarski, Serpa, McDonald, Carroll etc.
let's say, we just nominate for 10 players x 20 games???
$500 per game that's $100k
$600 per game that's $120k
$700 per game that's $140k
$800 per game that's $160k
now we know Cowburn isn't getting that.

if they can afford to do it, good on them.
my point is, any team, that throws that type of cash in a 3rd division comp, will romp it in and win, no masterclass coaching required

lastly, they have just offered and signed the Kotara leading goal scorer $800 per game for next year, thats $16k for 1 player
again, if they can afford, kudos to them, but waffling on they steam rolled the comp, you would expect them to wouldn't you?

Stick to worrying about your weight and Wallsend Craig instead of making up lies.

[Goatscheese]

hahaha Dream on. They werent that far above. Got ouplayed in the GF. Enjoy the cats p*ss champion.

Outplayed but won the grand final, jog on chief.

[Goatscheese]

Not the best crowd at the grandfinal, Newcastle football claiming 2,500 people, but that must have been everyone who walked through the gate for all 3 games.

[Killa]

I doubt the players mentioned are on the money being posted but it is extremely laughable that Croatia keep denying that they are paying players. Why lie for fellas? They are paying decent amounts but not close to the figures mentioned.

What will be interesting is where they are going to base themselves next year. Will Pasadena be fit for purpose/within criteria?

[northern_swan]

Not the best crowd at the grandfinal, Newcastle football claiming 2,500 people, but that must have been everyone who walked through the gate for all 3 games.

Having 6 clubs involved on the day didn’t really lend itself to people hanging around for the duration. I’d say you’re right though - 2.5k across the 3 games, at a guess I’d say 1200 there for 1st grade

[Hajduk]

I doubt the players mentioned are on the money being posted but it is extremely laughable that Croatia keep denying that they are paying players. Why lie for fellas? They are paying decent amounts but not close to the figures mentioned.

What will be interesting is where they are going to base themselves next year. Will Pasadena be fit for purpose/within criteria?

Like I have wrote multiple times, never has a member from Croatia denied anything, you keep laughing, no lies from Croatia, just fake accounts saying there involved.
Goodluck in zone league 1 next year.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Like I have wrote multiple times, never has a member from Croatia denied anything, you keep laughing, no lies from Croatia, just fake accounts saying there involved.
Goodluck in zone league 1 next year.

Will Croatia?s home be Pasadena in 2026?

[Zone Insider]

Will Croatia?s home be Pasadena in 2026?

Wouldn?t meet the criteria. Hearing rumours of Speers point similar as Lakes did this season for the short term.

[Zonal Marking]

Wouldn?t meet the criteria. Hearing rumours of Speers point similar as Lakes did this season for the short term.

What is the long term plan for their playing venue? I am assuming they have ambitions of eventually going back into the top division. Surely playing out of Speers Point every week is not a long term solution?

[Zone Insider]

What is the long term plan for their playing venue? I am assuming they have ambitions of eventually going back into the top division. Surely playing out of Speers Point every week is not a long term solution?

No idea that?s a question for them.

Look at a club like Wallsend who have had to hire out a venue for years on end as Newcastle Council are not supporters of the round ball game and will not upgrade venues.

Yes clubs can apply for grants but even if clubs had the funds to fix grounds council wouldn?t allow it.

[Alton]

No idea that?s a question for them.

Look at a club like Wallsend who have had to hire out a venue for years on end as Newcastle Council are not supporters of the round ball game and will not upgrade venues.

Yes clubs can apply for grants but even if clubs had the funds to fix grounds council wouldn?t allow it.

Passmore or the one outside

[northern_swan]

Passmore or the one outside

Both are currently used for Union. Newcastle council aren’t about to evict Hamilton Rugby Club, especially given the improvements undertaken.
A share situation would raise issues around playing surface quality, given the obvious differences in the requirements for the respective sports. Driving past recently, Hawkins (the outside ground) looked horrible.

There’s clearly not enough inner city sports fields, this is a given…yet the previous council were keen to put a basketball centre on valuable green space in Lambton (god I hope it doesn’t go ahead there). As an outsider looking in, I’m not sure where Croatia go in the short term. Can they stay where they are and look to improve the surface while working with council on a sustainable venue?

[plague]

Do they still play AFL on the outside one as well?

[straightred88]

Anyone else take a look at ZFL socials last night to see the award winners as they mentioned they were doing only for a handful to be posted and rest will come tomorrow.
Poor form but should have known better

[stopper2]

In the last week or two I've seen Council workers feverishly working on local grounds with cricket pitches in readiness for the coming Cricket season. Sure we have had little rain in recent weeks which has helped but it's obvious that Newcastle Council in contrast do the bare minimum during the Football season to maintain fields up to a reasonable standard.
Jesmond Park as one example was unplayable for weeks and weeks, the grass had grown up to a foot high at one stage and yet the surrounding Park area was mowed and tidied up.
Talking with people involved with a few local clubs, no one ever has anything positive to say about Newcastle Council.

[riverboy]

Anyone else take a look at ZFL socials last night to see the award winners as they mentioned they were doing only for a handful to be posted and rest will come tomorrow.
Poor form but should have known better

I'd say all the Newcastle Football office staff are probably hungover. Professionalism and Newcastle Football don't go in the same sentence. Funny that most 'Volunteers' Club officials would have had that posted last night or early this morning, not paid Newcastle Football officials.

[NewHere]

Yeah, I guess you can only comment on what you are seeing. What I have seen is a few grounds where council have jumped in at the conclusion of the season to do rehab on these fields that have had high traffic through the year. I was pleasantly surprised to see it as it is generally not expected. Kudos to them when it is deserved.

[stopper2]

Don't understand why you say "kudos to them when it is deserved"? If they have done it at the conclusion of the season as you mentioned earlier than it only reinforces the point that I was making about the Cricket season being their No 1 priority.

[2ndclasscitizen]

How many clubs would be happy being told to stay off their fields for a week or two mid season while the council does repairs/let the fields rest?