2025 Zone League 1

[Aegon]

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[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

QUOTE NOU CAMP: people look at the crowd on grand final days (people from a lot of different clubs) and ask themselves how can we get that for a normal round game

In what universe is a ?normal round? Zone League match day going to attract 5 thousand people? The jets are lucky to get this at McDonald Jones?

[Jardelsimage]

QUOTE NOU CAMP: people look at the crowd on grand final days (people from a lot of different clubs) and ask themselves how can we get that for a normal round game

In what universe is a ?normal round? Zone League match day going to attract 5 thousand people? The jets are lucky to get this at McDonald Jones?

I don't he expects this, just making a point out that someone somewhere might be thinking this, for whatever reason and that is the idea behind this "magic" idea.

[Builtwithlove18]

Early predictions for 2025?

Or is this way too soon….

[Addios]

QUOTE NOU CAMP: people look at the crowd on grand final days (people from a lot of different clubs) and ask themselves how can we get that for a normal round game

In what universe is a ?normal round? Zone League match day going to attract 5 thousand people? The jets are lucky to get this at McDonald Jones?

What i was thinking. This is feeding the social climate. Nothing more.

[The Postman]

Early predictions for 2025?

Or is this way too soon….

Suns have to be the sure favourites, despite all the rumours swirling around, I think they will up end unfortunately promoted.

[The Hacker]

Suns have to be the sure favourites, despite all the rumours swirling around, I think they will up end unfortunately promoted.

Why is it unfortunately promoted

[MCG_1997]

Will anyone be doing pre Christmas social kicks?

[The Postman]

Main reason being the best team to watch being replaced by Wallsend.

[Builtwithlove18]

Suns have to be the sure favourites, despite all the rumours swirling around, I think they will up end unfortunately promoted.

What rumours are swirling around ?

[Kicktheball]

Early predictions for 2025?

Or is this way too soon?.

Predicted ladder below
Suns
Cardiff
Olympic
Warners
Kotara
Croatia

Daylight....

[Jardelsimage]

Predicted ladder below
Suns
Cardiff
Olympic
Warners
Kotara
Croatia

Daylight....

Wow, Cardiff 2nd, do you know something i don't know???

[Zone Insider]

Wow, Cardiff 2nd, do you know something i don't know???

Cheque book must be open

[Jardelsimage]

Cheque book must be open

Na I've got the pen..

[magician]

Predicted ladder below
Suns
Cardiff
Olympic
Warners
Kotara
Croatia

Daylight....

Suns
Olympic
Croatia
Kotara,warnesbay,Cardiff, uni fighting for the other 2 finals spots

[MCG_1997]

Suns
Olympic
Kotara
WB
Swansea
Cardiff
Croatia
Uni
Stockton
Mayfield
Hamilton
Westlake

[The Hacker]

Suns
Olympic
Kotara
WB
Swansea
Cardiff
Croatia
Uni
Stockton
Mayfield
Hamilton
Westlake

Croatia will finish top 4 and if they sort out how many goals the concede they will challenge.
Swansea in the top 5. What inside mail do you have

[MCG_1997]

Croatia will finish top 4 and if they sort out how many goals the concede they will challenge.
Swansea in the top 5. What inside mail do you have

No inside mail. That was just purely my prediction. Good luck to them. It is going to be a very interesting season.

[biscuits]

Suns
Kotara
Olympic
Croatia
Uni
WB
Cardiff
Swansea
Mayfield
Stockton
Westlakes
Azzurri

[stopper2]

Seriously the competition is what four months away and you guys are predicting the ladder without any real knowledge of what the final make-up of the squads are going to be. Relax, enjoy the off-season and come back in early Feb at the earliest with your predictions 😉

[Builtwithlove18]

Any news on a coach for the suns?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Any news on a coach for the suns?

I?ve heard names such as David Tanchevski, Ben Kantarovski, Bob Naumov, Gary Borradale, John Bennis. The assistant from this season also in the mix.

Big shoes to fill for whoever inherits the role.

[Zone Insider]

I?ve heard names such as David Tanchevski, Ben Kantarovski, Bob Naumov, Gary Borradale, John Bennis. The assistant from this season also in the mix.

Big shoes to fill for whoever inherits the role.

No announcement but yet they advertise for coaches for reserves and thirds.

Who wants to put their hand up without knowing who the head coach is, stupid!

[Nou Camp]

Suns announced their coach to the players 2 weeks ago
Honestly thought the news would?ve travelled a lot quicker than it has

[The Hacker]

Suns announced their coach to the players 2 weeks ago
Honestly thought the news would?ve travelled a lot quicker than it has

Good to hear. Now let us all know haha

[Builtwithlove18]

Suns announced their coach to the players 2 weeks ago
Honestly thought the news would?ve travelled a lot quicker than it has


Announced it to who?

[Golden Goal Fan]

It’s Kanta.

[Zone Insider]

It’s Kanta.

Wrong and an interesting choice.

Early call - will be sacked before seasons end in 25.

[magician]

Wrong and an interesting choice.

Early call - will be sacked before seasons end in 25.

Hard to get sacked when there will be daylight between them and 2nd

[Zone Insider]

Hard to get sacked when there will be daylight between them and 2nd

Don?t think so

[Builtwithlove18]

Hearing a lot of bad news coming out of Hamilton azzurri….a lot of players have left, the so called “ people’s club “ seems to be falling to pieces..

[The Hacker]

Hearing a lot of bad news coming out of Hamilton azzurri?.a lot of players have left, the so called ? people?s club ? seems to be falling to pieces..

I think they are favourites to go down

[MCG_1997]

Seen on Stocko's FB that they will start training from Tuesday 3 December.
Any other team having a run before Christmas?

[Zone Insider]

Seen on Stocko's FB that they will start training from Tuesday 3 December.
Any other team having a run before Christmas?

Most teams are having a social kick before Xmas.

Don?t think anyone is starting proper training surely lol

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Hearing a lot of bad news coming out of Hamilton azzurri….a lot of players have left, the so called “ people’s club “ seems to be falling to pieces..

Suns poached their talent, money talks bullshit walks they say

[magician]

Suns poached their talent, money talks bullshit walks they say

lol not 1 player would make there reserve grade team

[Jardelsimage]

Suns poached their talent, money talks bullshit walks they say

didnt there top scorer go to Southy?

[ForeverRed]

didnt there top scorer go to Southy?
Yes

[Taffy]

Suns poached their talent, money talks bullshit walks they say

Suns don't pay players, or so the Suns supporters on here continue to tell us.

[MCG_1997]

Suns don't pay players, or so the Suns supporters on here continue to tell us.

Personally I see no problem with a club paying players or covering their regos. I refer to the following quote from Johan Cruyff:

Why couldn't you beat a richer club?
I have never seen a bag of money score a goal.
Johan Cruyff

[Taffy]

Personally I see no problem with a club paying players or covering their regos. I refer to the following quote from Johan Cruyff:

Why couldn't you beat a richer club?
I have never seen a bag of money score a goal.
Johan Cruyff

I have no issue with it either, it's why I laugh when clubs adamantly deny paying players when everyone knows they do

[FlatScreen]

Personally I see no problem with a club paying players or covering their regos. I refer to the following quote from Johan Cruyff:

Why couldn't you beat a richer club?
I have never seen a bag of money score a goal.
Johan Cruyff

I love this quote! But I personally do believe there is a huge difference in giving someone a "wage" over paying their rego.

[Taffy]

I love this quote! But I personally do believe there is a huge difference in giving someone a "wage" over paying their rego.

What if they have to pay their rego but then get paid to play? What if their player payments are then less than their rego?

[FlatScreen]

What if they have to pay their rego but then get paid to play? What if their player payments are then less than their rego?

If it doesn't exceed the rego amount, than you're still not paying them over and above. I would consider it a reimbursement.

[Largesse]

If it doesn't exceed the rego amount, than you're still not paying them over and above. I would consider it a reimbursement.

How much is rego, generally?

[Taffy]

Regardless there is no difference.

[FlatScreen]

Regardless there is no difference.

Alas you are wrong, there is a huge difference. One sees you getting paid (that's were you're in credit) the other sees you paying $0 or reduced by x$ to participate.

[FlatScreen]

How much is rego, generally?

Back in my day was $350-$400ish

[Taffy]

Alas you are wrong, there is a huge difference. One sees you getting paid (that's were you're in credit) the other sees you paying $0 or reduced by x$ to participate.

Sorry, no, it's all the same, you're paying them to play whether that money goes direct to the player or the club cuts out the middleman and gives the money direct to the association it is all the same. Anyone who tries to deny it is being intellectually dishonest.

There is nothing wrong with doing either way just man up and admit it.

[Macca]

Sorry, no, it's all the same, you're paying them to play whether that money goes direct to the player or the club cuts out the middleman and gives the money direct to the association it is all the same. Anyone who tries to deny it is being intellectually dishonest.

There is nothing wrong with doing either way just man up and admit it.

By your logic, all clubs pay players (including junior teams, All age, O/35 etc) since the cost of rego is subsidised by sponsorship and other forms of income.

Most people with common sense would say that this is not the case, and that there is a difference.

I do agree that paying regos starts to blur the line a little, but I think you've been on this crusade for long enough and should just let it go lol.
You're not changing anyone's mind no matter how many times you repeat the same lines.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Sorry, no, it's all the same, you're paying them to play whether that money goes direct to the player or the club cuts out the middleman and gives the money direct to the association it is all the same. Anyone who tries to deny it is being intellectually dishonest.

There is nothing wrong with doing either way just man up and admit it.

I am all for covering registration/paying players if clubs are financially viable to do so.

If someone is being paid a fee a week that equates to a registration fee, you would classify that as paying someone?s registration.

John Majurovski from Croatia being paid $10000 is paying a player.

[Taffy]

By your logic, all clubs pay players (including junior teams, All age, O/35 etc) since the cost of rego is subsidised by sponsorship and other forms of income.

Doesn't follow my logic at all. Club sets rego at $450, then tells some players if they play they won't have to pay it. That's paying the player.


I do agree that paying regos starts to blur the line a little, but I think you've been on this crusade for long enough and should just let it go lol.

I am pretty sure the crusade are those pretending they don't pay players but actually do by paying for the player's rego.


John Majurovski from Croatia being paid $10000 is paying a player.

Of course as he giving him the financial incentive to play without paying rego. Let me know when either of that happens, of course.

[Nou Camp]

Newcastle Suns are looking for trial games for their 3rd grade squad for 2025 from the 8th of February onwards
We are unable to host so will need to be at your ground or neutral venue
Please send me a PM if interested

[Zone Insider]

Stand alone season opener should be interesting

[fruity]

Any news on when the draws will be out?

[Jardelsimage]

Any news on when the draws will be out?

Email last night from Newy football, a couple of clubs are dragging the chain in responding to an email confirming numbers etc.
Draw will be done when these teams supply the info needed.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Email last night from Newy football, a couple of clubs are dragging the chain in responding to an email confirming numbers etc.
Draw will be done when these teams supply the info needed.

Several ZL clubs in recent times have been promoting on socials ?expressions of interest? etc.

This type of post isn?t encouraging. One would suggest a number of clubs are struggling to meet the quota on squad requirements.

[Taffy]

Only need enough for two teams, we knew a few struggled to fill three.

[Zone Insider]

Only need enough for two teams, we knew a few struggled to fill three.


Sounds like some are struggling to fill 2 even

[MCG_1997]

Sounds like some are struggling to fill 2 even
You are not wrong. Some signing quality players (coming from NPL) and others losing existing ones for whatever reasons.
Hopefully the comp isn't divided between goo teams and struggling teams too early.

[MCG_1997]

Does anyone know the result of Cessnock v Croatia's game on Thursday night?

[Zone Insider]

Does anyone know the result of Cessnock v Croatia's game on Thursday night?

Cessnock 2-1

[Eastwest]

What do we want? a draw. When do we want it?

[Jardelsimage]

What do we want? a draw. When do we want it?

last years draw came out on the 2nd of Feb, so what is the problem?

[Addios]

What do we want? a draw. When do we want it?

I dont think einstein got the joke.

[Trigger]

what do we want? A draw. When do we want it?

now

[MCG_1997]

How are the teams travelling with their recruitment and pre season? Suns had a good tournament in Maco Cup and maintained majority of last year players with addition of Jacob Peppers. Cardiff signed Alex Read and a few good ones.
Anyone struggling? Heard a couple are.

[Zone Insider]

How are the teams travelling with their recruitment and pre season? Suns had a good tournament in Maco Cup and maintained majority of last year players with addition of Jacob Peppers. Cardiff signed Alex Read and a few good ones.
Anyone struggling? Heard a couple are.

Heard Azzurri struggling also a Stockton have lost most of their decent blokes from last season I?m told.

[MCG_1997]

Heard Azzurri struggling also a Stockton have lost most of their decent blokes from last season I?m told.
That's literally what I heard. Apparently the committee in Stockton were ambitious and accepted the offer to go up, but players wanted to stay where they were.

[Alton]

How are the teams travelling with their recruitment and pre season? Suns had a good tournament in Maco Cup and maintained majority of last year players with addition of Jacob Peppers. Cardiff signed Alex Read and a few good ones.
Anyone struggling? Heard a couple are.

How did Ready end up at Cardiff

[Vincent]

How did Ready end up at Cardiff

We had a sit down with readie, he has a fair few close mates at Cardiff, loves a half price pizza at warners and was really enticed by the spare weekend you get when you have a westlakes washout round.

[MCG_1997]

Round 1:
Croatia v Suns on Friday night. What a great way to start the season.

[Kicktheball]

Cardiff are genuine Smokey's this year

[Taffy]

That's literally what I heard. Apparently the committee in Stockton were ambitious and accepted the offer to go up, but players wanted to stay where they were.

Did the players throw their final game against Croatia to stay down?

Good thing they didn't win otherwise they would have gone up regardless.

[Taffy]

and was really enticed by the spare weekend you get when you have a westlakes washout round.

:lol::lol:

[Zone Insider]

Did the players throw their final game against Croatia to stay down?

Good thing they didn't win otherwise they would have gone up regardless.

No chance lol

[Zone Insider]

Cardiff are genuine Smokey's this year

Money talks

[Alton]

Money talks

Ouch Mario

[Addios]

Money talks

But it cant score goals.

[Buddha]

That's literally what I heard. Apparently the committee in Stockton were ambitious and accepted the offer to go up, but players wanted to stay where they were.

New coach wants them to train 2 nights a week and a lot of them wanted to keep it just to 1 night. By all accounts rather than leaving, they're just going to play 3rds at Stocko

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Cardiff are genuine Smokey's this year

Have they signed a new back 4 and midfield?

[Zonal Marking]

Are Cardiff throwing around big bucks this year?

[Vincent]

Were you all not saying Cardiff threw money around last year, and predicted a bottom 3 finish. We are 3 to 4 months out from game one and you guys already obsessing over the mighty tangerine and white

[Builtwithlove18]

Croatia 5
South Cardiff 0

[Zonal Marking]

Were you all not saying Cardiff threw money around last year, and predicted a bottom 3 finish. We are 3 to 4 months out from game one and you guys already obsessing over the mighty tangerine and white

I think people were predicting a bottom 3 finish because the season prior you finished bottom of the pile and by a stroke of luck managed to stay in the division.

You appear to have spent your way out of trouble though so credit to you. Will be interesting to see if some of the other clubs where the players actually play for the badge and not for their pay checks are able to keep up with you across the season.

[Jardelsimage]

I think people were predicting a bottom 3 finish because the season prior you finished bottom of the pile and by a stroke of luck managed to stay in the division.

You appear to have spent your way out of trouble though so credit to you. Will be interesting to see if some of the other clubs where the players actually play for the badge and not for their pay checks are able to keep up with you across the season.

Yes, you are correct, we spent a little last year, had to, to survive in the end.

This year is a very different scenario, players are returning for various reasons and regos is once again the normal way of doing things, mostly.

There are other clubs in ZL that spend and/or spent way more than Cardiff will ever or have ever payed out, there are some that will not spend much and/or nothing at all, that is the nature of the beast, that this comp is becoming.

Every year the same shit comes up, either it was the Suns, Dudley, Croatia spending shitloads each week or paying regos only, all speculation by the way, but it is what it is in the end, clubs will do what they have to.

So, to all those who want to speculate if we are "throwing cash around" the answer is no.

cheers.

PS: cant wait for the comp to start and somehow get from Kahibah (3rds game, 11am kick off) to Westlakes(reggies 1245pm kickoff) on the same day, best idea ever this CL shit.

[Builtwithlove18]

How did Ready end up at Cardiff

$$$$$$ that?s how.

Good to see Cardiff spending some dollars on players, 80% of the other clubs do also.

[Zonal Marking]

I don’t know why members from clubs get so offended when it’s pointed out that they have obviously spent money to acquire players? For better or worse it’s just the way the league is these days.

I suppose everyone still loves the narrative of a group of mates just going out there purely for the love of the game and no financial incentives and knocking over the wealthy more fancied teams and go on to win the competition.

Credit to the Uni lads last year who did beat quite a few of those teams in their great run. Correct me if I’m wrong but Cardiffs highest paid player probably got paid more in a week than that Uni squad combined financially received over the course of an entire season.

[Vincent]

I don’t know why members from clubs get so offended when it’s pointed out that they have obviously spent money to acquire players? For better or worse it’s just the way the league is these days.

I suppose everyone still loves the narrative of a group of mates just going out there purely for the love of the game and no financial incentives and knocking over the wealthy more fancied teams and go on to win the competition.

Credit to the Uni lads last year who did beat quite a few of those teams in their great run. Correct me if I’m wrong but Cardiffs highest paid player probably got paid more in a week than that Uni squad combined financially received over the course of an entire season.


Would you like to name who this highest paid player is, and what they received in this one week? Shoot a figure out of what you know. Would love to hear this knowledge.

Go on, waiting Zonal Marking

[Zonal Marking]

Would you like to name who this highest paid player is, and what they received in this one week? Shoot a figure out of what you know. Would love to hear this knowledge.

Go on, waiting Zonal Marking

I?m not going to publicly name a player and expose their finances. They have a right to privacy. What?s the matter with you?

The other Cardiff poster admitted that you spent money last year so there?s a bit of knowledge. I also have it on good authority that Uni spent zero dollars on acquiring players.

So putting two and two together yes Cardiffs highest paid player received more in 1 week than some of the other clubs (one of which that actually knocked them of the competition at their own ground) have spent on their entire squads.

[Vincent]

You are not naming them because you are full of shit and do not know. Who makes a call like that and then backpedals so quickly.

Jealous people do, that?s who. Keep us in your thoughts

Stay salty Zoney

[Jardelsimage]

I don’t know why members from clubs get so offended when it’s pointed out that they have obviously spent money to acquire players? For better or worse it’s just the way the league is these days.

I suppose everyone still loves the narrative of a group of mates just going out there purely for the love of the game and no financial incentives and knocking over the wealthy more fancied teams and go on to win the competition.

Credit to the Uni lads last year who did beat quite a few of those teams in their great run. Correct me if I’m wrong but Cardiffs highest paid player probably got paid more in a week than that Uni squad combined financially received over the course of an entire season.

Didn't get offended, just stated the truth and haven't denied anything.

Paying a rego of 1 player is more than Uni spent on players, so yes, your more than likely correct on that, congrats.

.

[Zonal Marking]

You are not naming them because you are full of shit and do not know. Who makes a call like that and then backpedals so quickly.

Jealous people do, that?s who. Keep us in your thoughts

Stay salty Zoney

Jardel literally confirmed everything I said as correct so there is no back pedalling here pal.

You seem a bit rattled Vinny Boy. What the matter? Has the price of pizza gone up at the warners at the bay?

[Vincent]

Never been a secret on regos, read above.
All clubs sort regos or some of, all. Basic knowledge.

?Correct me if I?m wrong but Cardiffs highest paid player probably got paid more in a week than that Uni squad combined? your words

Id like to know your stats here. Dont give me , privacy this privacy that. Fact is, you know sweet FA, but want to sound smart and important. So share this knowledge.

Dont backpedal and try cling to regos being what you are talking about. You are talking weekly payments. Shoot your facts out.

You will say that you cant name them, or you wont discuss, coz the reality is you do not know, and you are making it up.


Sound like a sad jealous child, seeing a club doing a little better with a good group of people coming through and returning, whoever you support must not have that same thing going for them. Maybe pay their rego and get some half price pizzas for them

[Zonal Marking]

Never been a secret on regos, read above.
All clubs sort regos or some of, all. Basic knowledge.

?Correct me if I?m wrong but Cardiffs highest paid player probably got paid more in a week than that Uni squad combined? your words

Id like to know your stats here. Dont give me , privacy this privacy that. Fact is, you know sweet FA, but want to sound smart and important. So share this knowledge.

Dont backpedal and try cling to regos being what you are talking about. You are talking weekly payments. Shoot your facts out.

You will say that you cant name them, or you wont discuss, coz the reality is you do not know, and you are making it up.


Sound like a sad jealous child, seeing a club doing a little better with a good group of people coming through and returning, whoever you support must not have that same thing going for them. Maybe pay their rego and get some half price pizzas for them

I think we have caught a big one here folks. Yibbida Yibbida

[Alton]

I think we have caught a big one here folks. Yibbida Yibbida

Game set match Vincent

[MCG_1997]

How did Cardiff go v Minmi yesterday?
Croatia had a good result v Southy (5-0)
Any other trials?

[Jardelsimage]

How did Cardiff go v Minmi yesterday?
Croatia had a good result v Southy (5-0)
Any other trials?

Both sides had 1st players missing, score blew out, maybe in the end 6-1, it was a lot hotter than expected.

Minmi will be a lot better this year, than last i think, showed some good signs through the game..

[Alton]

Both sides had 1st players missing, score blew out, maybe in the end 6-1, it was a lot hotter than expected.

Minmi will be a lot better this year, than last i think, showed some good signs through the game..

Very respectful report

[Builtwithlove18]

Both sides had 1st players missing, score blew out, maybe in the end 6-1, it was a lot hotter than expected.

Minmi will be a lot better this year, than last i think, showed some good signs through the game..

What part of the game did they show good signs ?

[ZLWB]

?and was really enticed by the spare weekend you get when you have a westlakes washout round.
Possibly the best running joke in this group

[Jardelsimage]

What part of the game did they show good signs ?

6th minute good build up, shot just missed
14th minute, shot at goal, saved by keeper
18th minute, kept possession for 6 passes
27th minute, great cross down the left side, cardiff received a goal kick after the attack.
28th minute great save by Minmi keeper
30th minute defence defused a terrific bit of build up play from Cardiff.
31st minute, played out from the back to get over half way.
Had to leave so missed the next 30minutes of play, so cant give any details on what happened then.
67th minute Bails scored a pen for Minmi
70th minute great tackle by the number 4.

Do you need any more info?

[Builtwithlove18]

6th minute good build up, shot just missed
14th minute, shot at goal, saved by keeper
18th minute, kept possession for 6 passes
27th minute, great cross down the left side, cardiff received a goal kick after the attack.
28th minute great save by Minmi keeper
30th minute defence defused a terrific bit of build up play from Cardiff.
31st minute, played out from the back to get over half way.
Had to leave so missed the next 30minutes of play, so cant give any details on what happened then.
67th minute Bails scored a pen for Minmi
70th minute great tackle by the number 4.

Do you need any more info?

Not sure what you do for a living, but don?t give up your day job. These stats are terrible.

[The Debt Collector]

Rumour mill: The ZPL Bad Boy has apparently been signed by Cardiff on a huge wage

[The Hacker]

Rumour mill: The ZPL Bad Boy has apparently been signed by Cardiff on a huge wage

Are they paying Reserve Grade a wage at Cardiff now to for him to get a wage

[Jardelsimage]

Rumour mill: The ZPL Bad Boy has apparently been signed by Cardiff on a huge wage

who is the ZPL bad boy?

[Taffy]

I don?t know why members from clubs get so offended when it?s pointed out that they have obviously spent money to acquire players? For better or worse it?s just the way the league is these days.

It is amazing isn't it? Everyone knows, players talk, and clubs should really just stop pretending that they don't give financial incentives to play for them

[Zone Insider]

Cody Carroll now, or maybe Liam McDonald...

Not the best idea to name and slander people on here

[Zone Insider]

who is the ZPL bad boy?

There is Probly a few of them lol

[Builtwithlove18]

Not the best idea to name and slander people on here

It is very disrespectful & not called for at all.

[Zonal Marking]

Not the best idea to name and slander people on here

Try telling that to Vincent the tiger. If he had it his way everyones dirty laundry would be aired publicly on this forum.

[Zonal Marking]

Rumour mill: The ZPL Bad Boy has apparently been signed by Cardiff on a huge wage

We all know Cardiff have spent big again this off season but bringing in a marquee conference league player really is just taking the mick

[Buddha]

Should be a decent comp this year. Teams recruiting well by the sounds of it. Hear Swansea have gained a couple from up the road at Belswans?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Try telling that to Vincent the tiger. If he had it his way everyone?s dirty laundry would be aired publicly on this forum.

I personally don?t mind Vincent?s passion for his club. The aggression needs to simmer.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Cody Carroll now, or maybe Liam McDonald...

As for the name dropping behind an anonymous alias? Cheap way of trying to drag someone?s reputation through the mud. Grow up.

[MCG_1997]

Should be a decent comp this year. Teams recruiting well by the sounds of it. Hear Swansea have gained a couple from up the road at Belswans?
It will be am interesting year. Teams like Westlakes, Hamilton and Stockton will be struggling in my opinion.
Suns, Olympic, Mayfield and Croatia will be running for the title.

[The Hacker]

It will be am interesting year. Teams like Westlakes, Hamilton and Stockton will be struggling in my opinion.
Suns, Olympic, Mayfield and Croatia will be running for the title.

Who have Olympic and Mayfield picked up to make you think they will be challenging

[Zone Insider]

It will be am interesting year. Teams like Westlakes, Hamilton and Stockton will be struggling in my opinion.
Suns, Olympic, Mayfield and Croatia will be running for the title.

Suns no doubt are favorites again

[ZLWB]

Who have Olympic and Mayfield picked up to make you think they will be challenging

Olympic were only a six points back from Dudley and five from the Suns. Not sure they needed to recruit much to be right amongst it again. They were ten points clear of fourth placed Cardiff.

Anyone here know if they HAVE recruited / retained well?

[homersimpson]

How is no one talking jaffa$ but

[Zonal Marking]

How is no one talking jaffa$ but

Because they are not in this competition? :wacko:

[Vincent]

Zoney my boy who hurt you, was it Cardiff? Did we say something to upset you one day ha. We living rent free in your head. May I ask what team you are from? Or is that also classified like our financials you know all about 🤣

As for the Croatia boys, agreed names should not be dragged through mud, we have all made mistakes. Maybe not so much for zonal, he is perfect, ask him.

Update on our huge financial budget, we now have 3rd graders on the books, 250 per win, 100 weekly retainer, and of course the half price pizzas back at warners.
Incesntives for all.

Have mayfield recruited well?

[Eastwest]

Ok Ladies we get it.
(Waits for the Far-left dictator Aegon to take offence to this and give refractions pts :lol: for this callous statement :facepalm:)

Just when does this comp kick off?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Any trial games scheduled this weekend?

[MCG_1997]

Any trial games scheduled this weekend?
1. Croatia v Kincumber
2. Swansea v Thornton Redbacks
3. Croudace Bay v Mayfield

[Zonal Marking]

1. Croatia v Kincumber
2. Swansea v Thornton Redbacks
3. Croudace Bay v Mayfield

4. Uni vs Toukley

[MCG_1997]

Croatia 6-0 Kincumber

[Zone Insider]

Croatia 6-0 Kincumber

Any other results ?

[Builtwithlove18]

Croatia 6-0 Kincumber

Croatia also had 6 regular first graders out.

Think they will be a danger this season.

[riverboy]

Croatia also had 6 regular first graders out.

Think they will be a danger this season.
Kincumber finished last in the Central Coast Second division last year, you can only beat what's put in front of you. BUT they will be a danger this year but I wouldn't base that on that result. I would base it on last year and who is in there squad.

[Builtwithlove18]

Kincumber finished last in the Central Coast Second division last year, you can only beat what's put in front of you. BUT they will be a danger this year but I wouldn't base that on that result. I would base it on last year and who is in there squad.

Who says it was ? based ? off that result?

Was stating a fact that they will be a danger this season

[riverboy]

Who says it was ? based ? off that result?

Was stating a fact that they will be a danger this season

Your comments were made after the result was posted. Made it appear that was based off that result, otherwise it could have been made prior to the game.

[Buddha]

Mayfield 2 Crabs 1

[Kicktheball]

Stags 3-2 Cardiff, played last night

[Zone Insider]

Stags 3-2 Cardiff, played last night

Interesting how some clubs like to play behind closed doors like it?s some huge secret. How about letting your supporters know.

Cardiff will be strong this season.

[Jardelsimage]

Interesting how some clubs like to play behind closed doors like it?s some huge secret. How about letting your supporters know.

Cardiff will be strong this season.

Didn't realize you were a supporter.


Nothing secret about it, organized Friday, played Monday, players etc knew it was on, it was only a training game essentially,

Both sides had players out, good hit out for both until our lights failed to turn on due to an electrical fault.

[northern_swan]

Didn't realize you were a supporter.


Nothing secret about it, organized Friday, played Monday, players etc knew it was on, it was only a training game essentially,

Both sides had players out, good hit out for both until our lights failed to turn on due to an electrical fault.

Hope there’s warranty on those lights. They’d be less than 12 months old :roflz:

[Builtwithlove18]

Interesting how some clubs like to play behind closed doors like it?s some huge secret. How about letting your supporters know.

Cardiff will be strong this season.


Why does Cardiff or any club have to advertise their trial games?

Sometimes trials are a last minute thing

[Jardelsimage]

Hope there’s warranty on those lights. They’d be less than 12 months old :roflz:

someone forgot to silicon around the conduit into the box, corroded the connector, is being fixed today, try less than 6months.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Interesting how some clubs like to play behind closed doors like it?s some huge secret. How about letting your supporters know.

Cardiff will be strong this season.

This is a ridiculous take. An eleventh hour Monday night trial game. You?d be lucky to get 15 spectators.

[Zone Insider]

Why does Cardiff or any club have to advertise their trial games?

Sometimes trials are a last minute thing

Why not ?

[Zone Insider]

This is a ridiculous take. An eleventh hour Monday night trial game. You?d be lucky to get 15 spectators.

15 better than 0

[northern_swan]

someone forgot to silicon around the conduit into the box, corroded the connector, is being fixed today, try less than 6months.

Far out?LMCC best not use those guys again

[Jardelsimage]

15 better than 0

we had 16 plus some spys

[Zone Insider]

we had 16 plus some spys

Spies are everywhere these days

[Builtwithlove18]

Croatia 3
South coast 1

[Jardelsimage]

Croatia 3
South coast 1

suns 3
kanwal 1

[MCG_1997]

Stockton v Bolwarra
Res: 4-1
First 2-2
Stocko looks a brand new team. Pretty much 80% of las year lads aren't there anymore.

[Buddha]

Stockton v Bolwarra
Res: 4-1
First 2-2
Stocko looks a brand new team. Pretty much 80% of las year lads aren't there anymore.

Most of them will be playing in 3rds i hear. A couple have gone elsewhere. Just not wanting to do the 2 nights a week training the coach is enforcing

[MCG_1997]

Trials this weekend:
Garden Suburb v Mayfield Senior
Nelson Bay v Westlake
Cardiff v Kahiba
New Lambton v Hamilton Azzurri
Swansea v Ourimbah
Stockton v AC United

[Kicktheball]

Trials this weekend:
Garden Suburb v Mayfield Senior
Nelson Bay v Westlake
Cardiff v Kahiba
New Lambton v Hamilton Azzurri
Swansea v Ourimbah
Stockton v AC United

Cardiff played Dudley last night in first grade

Cardiff 4 Dudley 3

[Vincent]

Cardiff 3
Kahiba 0

Good hit out for the tigers

[Zone Insider]

Cardiff 3
Kahiba 0

Good hit out for the tigers

Tigers have spent well and look to be a good squad if they can all stay healthy.

Should be top 4

[Vincent]

Tigers have spent well and look to be a good squad if they can all stay healthy.

Should be top 4

Living rent free. Cheer us on champion

[MCG_1997]

Good pre season results for Cardiff; if they bring the same consistency into the league, they will be a tough team to beat.

[Jardelsimage]

Tigers have spent well and look to be a good squad if they can all stay healthy.

Should be top 4

As i said before, last year did some $$, spent well in 25, maybe recruited well.

This year is a very, very different story, but if you want to keep up the shit sledges that's up to you.

How about you divulge your allegiances to see where this all began or maybe well-done Cardiff, can you bring yourself to say that...once again ZL1 sides are beating NPL2 sides...

Suns have signed Jacob Pepper, what's your thought process on that one, mega bucks or playing with mates??

let the fun begin....

[The Postman]

Can?t remember the last time a Comp was Won in February!

[Zone Insider]

As i said before, last year did some $$, spent well in 25, maybe recruited well.

This year is a very, very different story, but if you want to keep up the shit sledges that's up to you.

How about you divulge your allegiances to see where this all began or maybe well-done Cardiff, can you bring yourself to say that...once again ZL1 sides are beating NPL2 sides...

Suns have signed Jacob Pepper, what's your thought process on that one, mega bucks or playing with mates??

let the fun begin....

Where?s the shit sledge ? You said yourself you spent and I said you did it well and said you would be top 4.

If it makes you feel better then yes well done.

As for Mr Pepper you are looking at 20k for the season.

[The Hacker]

Where?s the shit sledge ? You said yourself you spent and I said you did it well and said you would be top 4.

If it makes you feel better then yes well done.

As for Mr Pepper you are looking at 20k for the season.

20k that?s hilarious

[straightred88]

Any other games today ?

[Builtwithlove18]

Tigers have spent well and look to be a good squad if they can all stay healthy.

Should be top 4


Why is it when a club is doing well it?s about money ?

[Hunter403]

Why is it when a club is doing well it?s about money ?

Because it usually is....

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

The people in the know understand the line up assembled by Kahibah. Congrats to Cardiff none the less.

[Vincent]

The people in the know understand the line up assembled by Kahibah. Congrats to Cardiff none the less.
Good one
Kahiba had their 1st grade squad on. Some started, some started second half.

Cardiff had a few first graders out also, but you would know that being in the know.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Good one
Kahiba had their 1st grade squad on. Some started, some started second half.

Cardiff had a few first graders out also, but you would know that being in the know.

No idea about Cardiff?s line up. Kudos to your team bud, plenty of solid trial game results.

[Builtwithlove18]

The people in the know understand the line up assembled by Kahibah. Congrats to Cardiff none the less.

Excuses
Excuses
Excuses??.

[ForeverRed]

The people in the know understand the line up assembled by Kahibah. Congrats to Cardiff none the less.

You?ve posted the same post on another thread, l?m seeing excuses

[riverboy]

Not sure what the big obsession is with trial results. No trophy given out in February for them, roll players on , roll them off for new guys.

[Vincent]

Correct, no trophy in trials. It Seems some teams are allowed to share results without judgement, but as soon as Cardiff share some results it turns into bitterness and having to mention other teams players out, or money. A desperate grab by a desperate few

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

No desperate grabs or excuses here Vincent/Red. Simply stating facts.

Vincent you need to lighten up a little, not everything is an attack on your mob. You are constantly butt hurt.

People are acknowledging Cardiff?s rapid improvements, some may be intimidated.

It?s exciting to see another contender unearthed in what will be a competitive season.

[MCG_1997]

Stockton v AC United (Sydney's Southern District Premier league)
Reserve: 1-4
First: 1-1

[Taffy]

Another day, another post from Cardiff people getting upset that people know they pay players. Give it a rest, everyone knows, it isn't some big secret nor is it something to hide or care about, most clubs do it.

[MCG_1997]

In my opinion, whether someone just wants to play with mates, or if his rego is covered, or gets match payment/win bonus etc, why would I care? You only play with whoever is in front of you regardless of how they ended up in that team. If you have the money to pay for whatever, good for you. I think it is going to be a very entertaining season of football ahead of ZL1 clubs.

[Addios]

Never seen money score a goal

[Jardelsimage]

In my opinion, whether someone just wants to play with mates, or if his rego is covered, or gets match payment/win bonus etc, why would I care? You only play with whoever is in front of you regardless of how they ended up in that team. If you have the money to pay for whatever, good for you. I think it is going to be a very entertaining season of football ahead of ZL1 clubs.

This year will be interesting, heard that most clubs have picked up well and restocked some already good squads, bring the Croats into the mixture and makes for a good comp.
Anybody keen on some predictions.

[FlatScreen]

This year will be interesting, heard that most clubs have picked up well and restocked some already good squads, bring the Croats into the mixture and makes for a good comp.
Anybody keen on some predictions.

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

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

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Suns

Kotara
Croatia
Cardiff
Olympic
Uni

Swansea
Warners Bay
Mayfield

Stockton
Azzurri
Westlakes

1: Suns, clear favourites, expecting them to be promoted quite comfortably.

2-6: Quality line ups, hard to split.

7-9: To cause teams above problems on their day. Not consistent enough to play semi final football.

10-12: long season ahead.

[riverboy]

This year will be interesting, heard that most clubs have picked up well and restocked some already good squads, bring the Croats into the mixture and makes for a good comp.
Anybody keen on some predictions.

Any chance of some predictions in a list preferably.

[MCG_1997]

This year will be interesting, heard that most clubs have picked up well and restocked some already good squads, bring the Croats into the mixture and makes for a good comp.
Anybody keen on some predictions.

Suns
Cardiff
Croatia
Olympic
Kotara
Swansea
Mayfield
Uni
Warners Bay
Stockton
Westlake
Azzurri

[Yesk21]

This year will be interesting, heard that most clubs have picked up well and restocked some already good squads, bring the Croats into the mixture and makes for a good comp.
Anybody keen on some predictions.

Suns
Cardiff
Kotara
Croatia
Olympic
Uni
Swansea
Stockton
Warners bay
Mayfield
Azzurri
Westlakes

[riverboy]

This year will be interesting, heard that most clubs have picked up well and restocked some already good squads, bring the Croats into the mixture and makes for a good comp.
Anybody keen on some predictions.

You asked the question Jardel, where is your list in order? Where are you putting Cardiff?

[Taffy]

1: Suns, clear favourites, expecting them to be promoted quite comfortably.


Not with the way they get injuries and like to give the 3rds keeper 1st grade opportunities at the pointy end of the season.

[Taffy]

Croatia
Suns
Cardiff
Kotara
Olympic
Swansea
Stockton
Uni
Warners bay
Azzurri
Mayfield
Westlakes

[Jardelsimage]

You asked the question Jardel, where is your list in order? Where are you putting Cardiff?

Azzurri
Cardiff
Croatia
Kotara
Mayfield
Olympic
Stockton
Suns
Swansea
Uni
Warners bay
Westlakes


In order alphabetically as you asked. :grin:

[riverboy]

Azzurri
Cardiff
Croatia
Kotara
Mayfield
Olympic
Stockton
Suns
Swansea
Uni
Warners bay
Westlakes


In order alphabetically as you asked. :grin:

I'm not sure in my question it said 'Alphabetically '.

How about you get those splinters out and give us a list based on who will finish first to last?

[Zone Insider]

Croatia
Suns
Cardiff
Kotara
Olympic
Swansea
Stockton
Uni
Warners bay
Azzurri
Mayfield
Westlakes

Think you are dreaming there.

Suns are the team to catch.

[slipperyfish]

Suns
Croatia
Cardiff
Kotara
Uni
Olympic
Mayf
Warners bay
Swansea
Stocko
Westlakes
Azzurri

[Taffy]

Think you are dreaming there.

Suns are the team to catch.

Croatia will be in reach to nab it by the end when those mysterious injuries occur in the final rounds. Of course they'll go 3 points clear of Suns at the end of Round 1.

[Jardelsimage]

I'm not sure in my question it said 'Alphabetically '.

How about you get those splinters out and give us a list based on who will finish first to last?



you asked in order, so that's what you were given, alphabetically is an order.

Don't really give predictions River, especially about Cardiff and tables, I never have, no fence sitting, but i will give you the winner of ZL1, which i think it will be the Suns, they have recruited to well to not be the top dog.

[fruity]

Suns
Cardiff
Croatia
Swansea
Olympic
Kotara
Warners Bay
Mayfield
Uni
Azzuri
Westlakes
Stockton

[Builtwithlove18]

Suns
Cardiff
Croatia
Swansea
Olympic
Kotara
Warners Bay
Mayfield
Uni
Azzuri
Westlakes
Stockton

Croatia
Cardiff
Suns
Olympic
Kotara
Uni
Mayfield
Warnesbay
Swansea
Westlakes
Stockton
Azzurri

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Croatia
Cardiff
Suns
Olympic
Kotara
Uni
Mayfield
Warnesbay
Swansea
Westlakes
Stockton
Azzurri

Suns 3rd ha ha.

[The Postman]

Never ceases to amaze me that the ZL thread is miles longer than all the other leagues!

One more result from the weekend.

Westlakes beat Nelson Bay 3-0
Ressies went the other way 0-4

The top 3 could literally be decided by goal difference, it will be great to watch for sure!

[Yesk21]

Never ceases to amaze me that the ZL thread is miles longer than all the other leagues!

One more result from the weekend.

Westlakes beat Nelson Bay 3-0
Ressies went the other way 0-4

The top 3 could literally be decided by goal difference, it will be great to watch for sure!

I don?t think beating Nelson bay 3-0 is a clear indication of where westlakes end up

[Macca]

I don?t think beating Nelson bay 3-0 is a clear indication of where westlakes end up

I don't think any trial game results are clear indications of where teams will end up lol. :thumbsup:

[Richardarlison]

Uni
Cardiff
Mayfield
Suns
Croatia
Westlakes
Olympic
Stockton
Warners bay
Kotara
Swansea
Azzuri

[cell]

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

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

Quick rundown:

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

Cardiff will surprise everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

- Cell

[Jardelsimage]

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

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

Quick rundown:

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

Cardiff will surprise everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

- Cell

Croatia did exactly the same thing 30 years ago...except they went NPL

[Taffy]

because Suns won't want to go up.
- Cell

Chris Brain has repeatedly said it doesn't matter if you want to or not, 1st goes up. Suns will come second like last year because they won't want to come up.

[ABCDEF]

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

[Zonal Marking]

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

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

Quick rundown:

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

Cardiff will surprise everyone.

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

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

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

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

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

- Cell

Unless you are predicting them to beat Suns to the title (Which you haven’t) how do you expect Cardiff to surprise everyone when all the posters have picked either them or Croatia to be most likely to push Suns?

[gtg]

now that the mighty thistles have been promoted I won't be commenting here much anymore. its been a good run and I know I will be missed... hopefully see one of the ZL1 teams in NewFM next year so we have some competition :wink:

[MCG_1997]

now that the mighty thistles have been promoted I won't be commenting here much anymore. its been a good run and I know I will be missed... hopefully see one of the ZL1 teams in NewFM next year so we have some competition :wink:
While you here, may as well give us your prediction?

[The Hacker]

Also as Thistle fan I will say this comp will be missed. Hopefully over the next few years the strong teams come up and stay up. Here is my prediction. Swansea could be a dark horse

Suns
Croatia
Cardiff
Kotara
Swansea
Olympic
Uni
Mayf
Warners bay
Stocko
Westlakes
Azzurri

[cell]

any of the good teams playing this weekend?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

any of the good teams playing this weekend?

Westlakes v Suns
Crabs v Uni

[MCG_1997]

any of the good teams playing this weekend?

Croatia v Kahiba

[straightred88]

Heard Tserapas has quit Suns.

[The Hacker]

Heard Tserapas has quit Suns.

That would be a big loss

[Richardarlison]

Heard this also, rumour mill has him signing for southern lakes

[slipperyfish]

Yeah I?ve heard his gone- southern lakes approached in a swap deal for their LB after the Australia cup game the other night.

[Richardarlison]

Unbelievable, I had heard big wraps on the young left back but to let Tserapas walk is a massive call. Will be interesting to see how this one pans out.

[Builtwithlove18]

Heard Tserapas has quit Suns.

Tserapas is heading to Croatia from what I?ve been told

[BELIGOAL]

My predictions

Suns
Cardiff
Croatia
Kotara
Olympic
Swansea
Mayf
Warners bay
Stocko
Uni
Azzurri
Westlakes

[BELIGOAL]

I can?t believe the Suns conceded two goals to southern lakes in the aus cup.

[Zone Insider]

Tserapas is heading to Croatia from what I?ve been told

You heard very wrong and not everything revolves around your club. You are just speaking nonsense for the sake of it.

[Builtwithlove18]

You heard very wrong and not everything revolves around your club. You are just speaking nonsense for the sake of it.

Speaking nonsense is all you do my friend, it?s a football forum get a grip

[Zonal Marking]

You heard very wrong and not everything revolves around your club. You are just speaking nonsense for the sake of it.

Wrong that he?s playing for Croatia or wrong that he has quit the Suns?

[Nou Camp]

He?s having the year off due to family commitments. He will be back when he can

[Richardarlison]

Can you confirm he won?t be taking the pitch for southern lakes?

[Nou Camp]

Alex said to me that if he wasn?t to play for the suns the only other club he could play for was southern

[Zonal Marking]

Alex said to me that if he wasn?t to play for the suns the only other club he could play for was southern

Excuse my ignorance but who are Southern?

[Nou Camp]

Excuse my ignorance but who are Southern?

Southern lakes united play in ZL3 from Cooranbong area I believe

[MCG_1997]

Swansea 0-0 Bolwarra

[Nou Camp]

Suns vs Westlakes
1st 7-2
Res 5-0
Thank you to Westlakes for hosting

[MCG_1997]

What was the score in Croatia v Kahiba?

[Builtwithlove18]

What was the score in Croatia v Kahiba?

1-1

[Richardarlison]

Lambton Jaffas Jrs do the double over warners bay 2-1 both grades

[Macca]

Suns vs Westlakes
1st 7-2
Res 5-0
Thank you to Westlakes for hosting

Hope the two blokes who went off during firsts have quick recoveries.

[Zonal Marking]

Croudace Bay v Uni
1st 1-6
Res 4-2
3rd 1-1

[Zonal Marking]

Lambton Jaffas Jrs do the double over warners bay 2-1 both grades

Croudace Bay won in all three grades over Warners a couple of weeks back.

[Richardarlison]

Yeah wow. Have they lost a lot of guys or something?

[Zonal Marking]

Yeah wow. Have they lost a lot of guys or something?

Yeah not sure. They were quite strong a few years back but I think only their 3rd grade played finals football last season.

[The Hacker]

Croudace Bay v Uni
1st 1-6
Res 4-2
3rd 1-1

Looks like Uni might put 2 strong year in back to back. It?s always been hard for them with turn over of students but they have a good crop now

[Nou Camp]

Thanks, nothing major I believe. Always a worry when people go down with no one near them

[The Hacker]

Thanks, nothing major I believe. Always a worry when people go down with no one near them

Not ideal. With Tserapas not playing hopefully not 2 more big names injured

[Richardarlison]

I think uni will challenge for the title. Obviously a strange one in terms of promotion but the squad they have there is definitely good enough to win it.

[Builtwithlove18]

Round 1 predictions ??

Croatia Vs Suns


Calling it early
Croatia 2
Suns 1

[The Shepherd]

Season is meant to kick off in less than 3 weeks and there still has been no confirmation of fixtures, pretty poor

[Zonal Marking]

I think uni will challenge for the title. Obviously a strange one in terms of promotion but the squad they have there is definitely good enough to win it.

Uni took advantage of a lot of teams not seeing them as a threat last season. That wont be the case this time around but im sure they are still a decent side.

[Zonal Marking]

Round 1 predictions ??

Croatia Vs Suns


Calling it early
Croatia 2
Suns 1

I think you are correct. Suns are my pick for the title but Croatia have been waiting for this game for 3+ years and I think they will come away with the win in round 1.

[Richardarlison]

1-1 in my opinion. Think it will be very even

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Suns by 2+ goals.

[Zonal Marking]

Suns by 2+ goals.

You see this quite often when a fancied new team enters a competition. They will want to prove a point and this is despite the fact I think Suns are the better side. Croatia are definitely winning that match though.

[ZLWB]

Suns by 2+ goals.

Yeah I think the Suns will be too classy. Keeping discipline will be the biggest challenge for Croatia.
No doubting they have a very capable group, but this is a step up and they will need to be on every game

[MoSalahh]

Croatia 3-2

[Richardarlison]

Any truth to Cardiff signing a couple of the big names from Suburbs?

[Taffy]

Any truth to Cardiff signing a couple of the big names from Suburbs?

Yep it's true

[Richardarlison]

Good move from Cardiff.

[Zonal Marking]

Any truth to Cardiff signing a couple of the big names from Suburbs?

How many big name signings have Cardiff actually made? They are going to have a brand new starting 11