2025 Zone League 3

[Aegon]

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[Supersub]

Probably behind the game here, do we have confirmation what clubs are in zl3 this year

[Game_over]

Probably behind the game here, do we have confirmation what clubs are in zl3 this year

I saw a facebook post yesterday that Fletcher FC will be competing ZL3 next year

[anfield]

I saw a facebook post yesterday that Fletcher FC will be competing ZL3 next year

Kurri
Garden suburbs
Barnsley
Charlestown
Merewether
Greta
Bellbird
Medowie
Southern lakes
Rutherford
Fletcher fc

Fletcher fc are the Lakes Zl3 team from 2024. I know there was and possibly still interest from 2 other groups in joining to take the 12th and last spot.

[fruity]

Confirmed teams for this grade? Heard a rumour Valentine entering?

[anfield]

Confirmed teams for this grade? Heard a rumour Valentine entering?

Part of the new change to Promotion / relegation rules out Valentine entering a team.

From now on clubs will be allowed to enter only one side to Football league NPL down to ZL3. Clubs can enter a team into new Zone Football Conference league which essentially replaces third grade for Zl1 and Zl2. Valentine have a NPL side so that is there 1 side, Olympic and Cooks Hill have 2 squads but they are existing squads so they can both enter.

The new changes have been highly debated, controversial to some. They are in now, let's see how it works.

[Addios]

Part of the new change to Promotion / relegation rules out Valentine entering a team.

From now on clubs will be allowed to enter only one side to Football league NPL down to ZL3. Clubs can enter a team into new Zone Football Conference league which essentially replaces third grade for Zl1 and Zl2. Valentine have a NPL side so that is there 1 side, Olympic and Cooks Hill have 2 squads but they are existing squads so they can both enter.

The new changes have been highly debated, controversial to some. They are in now, let's see how it works.

Wonder if Valo could still enter under a slightly different name. eg Valentine juniors etc

[Jardelsimage]

Wonder if Valo could still enter under a slightly different name. eg Valentine juniors etc

are the juniors and seniors under the same banner?

if not and they are two different ABN's they are technically different clubs,

[Taffy]

All under the same banner. Seems existing clubs with both are grandfathered in.

[anfield]

Wonder if Valo could still enter under a slightly different name. eg Valentine juniors etc

Good if they could do something there as it would make 12 teams. But unless those guys went to another club without a team, otherwise, it won't happen.

[fruity]

So no confirmed 12th team as yet?

[anfield]

So no confirmed 12th team as yet?
Unless something happens in the next week or is happening behind the scences I can't see a 12th team. Only realistic way of a 12th team is that the Valentine group go to another club and start there.
There options are limited
Belmont is the obvious one
Argenton is probably the next option. South Cardiff could be an option as their club is still split I believe, South Cardiff fc and South Cardiff Community fc. South Wallsend. Jesmond

Or something happens at the Valentine club to make it happen.

As for clubs coming up with a squad with little notice. South Wallsend had 2 higher all age teams last year, that's probably an obvious one.
Maryland Fletcher could work.

[Taffy]

Options are also limited by any of these clubs wanting a Zone League side as well.

[anfield]

Options are also limited by any of these clubs wanting a Zone League side as well.

100% correct, big issue moving forward. If clubs can't field multiple squads we need more clubs to take on squads. Otherwise the competition has the ability to loose squads and go backwards. It appears the players are there possibly for at least another team or two.

[Wouldn'tofdonethat]

Any teams still after players? Had 12 months off and want to play again. Over the years I have played ZL1 and Zl2 in either 3rds or ressies.. just want to kick a ball around..

[Supersub]

Hey also in the same situation, looking for a club have played just looking to play ressies with some coaching commitments as well

[Taffy]

Mayfield united juniors zl2 are in search of some new players.

New year New coach new direction

Supportive team environment
First grade win bonuses
Motivational incentives
Growing club with community spirit

Training 6pm Tues Thurs Stevenson park mayfield

More info mujsfc_zpl@hotmail.com

[fruity]

How do we think this comp is shaping up? Similar to last year?
Heard Rutherford are formed from Weston/maitland NPL juniors who weren?t going any further, could be a surprise package
Imagine Kurri, suburbs probably battle for top spot

[MCG_1997]

Medowie also signed a few from Stockton and might be alright. Whether they can be consistent or not, that's a different story.

[fruity]

Round 1

Southern Lakes v Fletcher
Rutherford v Medowie
Bellbird v Greta Branxton
Barnsley v Kurri
Merewether v Garden Suburbs
Bye: Charlestown

[reddevil17]

Hey also in the same situation, looking for a club have played just looking to play ressies with some coaching commitments as well

Mayfield juniors need players. Come on down 6:00-8:00 Stevenson park Tuesdays and Thursdays

[slipperyfish]

Prediction time

Suburbs
Kurri
Charlestown
Barnsley
Bellbird
Greta Branxton
Merewether
Medowie
Rutherford
Southern lakes
Fletcher

[fruity]

Kurri
Barnsley
Charlestown
Greta
Merewether
Bellbird
Medowie
Suburbs
Rutherford
Southern L
Fletcher

[MCG_1997]

Barnsley
Suburb
Kurri
Great
Charlestown
Rutherford
Medowie
Fletcher
Bellbird
Merewether
Southern L

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Kurri
Garden Suburb
Barnsley
Merewether
Charlestown
Medowie
Greta
Rutherford
Bellbird
Southern Lakes
Fletcher

[Richardarlison]

Charlestown
Kurri
Suburbs
Barnsley
Medowie
Greta
Merewether
Bellbird
Southern Lakes
Rutherford
Fletcher

[Richardarlison]

What trial games are getting played this weekend?

[Chase_Me]

Hi everyone,

Long time lurker very infrequent poster.

We are scrapping for numbers this year which is really unfortunate. We have a big junior base but just can?t keep the talent for seniors.

I thought I?d put the feelers out there if anyone is looking for a team or just wants to have a kick with a few legends. We will literally take anyone at the moment.

Cheers,
Medowie FC

[BELIGOAL]

My 2025 predictions

Charlestown
Kurri
Merewether
Suburbs
Barnsley
Greta
Bellbird
Medowie
Southern Lakes
Rutherford
Fletcher

[Supersub]

Hi everyone,

Long time lurker very infrequent poster.

We are scrapping for numbers this year which is really unfortunate. We have a big junior base but just can?t keep the talent for seniors.

I thought I?d put the feelers out there if anyone is looking for a team or just wants to have a kick with a few legends. We will literally take anyone at the moment.

Cheers,
Medowie FC



Hi mate, if you guys have spots, I?ve played zone league last few years. Just also do have some junior coaching commitments that may occasionally clash but would love to come have a kick if you have spots

[Richardarlison]

Charlestown 3-0 over suburbs in ressies
2-0 first grade.

[slipperyfish]

Charlestown 3-0 over suburbs in ressies
2-0 first grade.

Wow. Charlestown are the real deal this season, suburbs to struggle

[Richardarlison]

Barnsley signed anyone? They would have to have improved immensely to win this year.

[TheDJ]

Barnsley signed anyone? They would have to have improved immensely to win this year.

Come down to Evans park this weekend to see :)
Their first trial match was against West Wallsend this weekend gone. They led 1-0 at the half and ended up losing 3-1. I don?t know what type of side West Wallsend put out though when it?s a week out from their start, plus with 30+ C heat

[Kicktheball]

Come down to Evans park this weekend to see :)
Their first trial match was against West Wallsend this weekend gone. They led 1-0 at the half and ended up losing 3-1. I don?t know what type of side West Wallsend put out though when it?s a week out from their start, plus with 30+ C heat

Cardiff are beating new fm teams can't imagine how many they are going to put past Barnsley?

[Richardarlison]

Yeah I think west Wallsend fielded a handful of ressies players and then younger guys too from what I?ve been told. Cardiff will be a good test but I can see it getting ugly if they field their first grade side.

[slipperyfish]

Medowie minmi aus cup score?

[deadbond]

3-2 minmi, minmi were 3-0 after the first half. red card for one of the medowie boys after putting a minmi player in a headlock and getting a 2nd yellow.

[Richardarlison]

Ah crap, one of the Diaz boys im assuming. New year, same medowie. Put a line through em

[slipperyfish]

Merewether suburbs score??

[NUGUNS]

Merewether suburbs score??

Suburbs 3 - 2

Very entertaining game to watch.

[slipperyfish]

A lot of talk from merewether United, didn?t pay off

[anfield]

A lot of talk from merewether United, didn?t pay off

Merewether United are confident they will finish higher then their 7th place last year. I think there is nothing wrong with that.

Last night was a game of 2 halves, Merewether were extremely poor first half and pretty good second half. First half finished 1-1 , which flattered Merewether. Second half was certainly entertaining, 2 big mistakes were punished well by suburbs.

Last 15-20 minutes was all Merewether and we just couldn't find an equaliser despite having a goal disallowed and hitting the post.

Well done to suburbs.

Interesting that in previous posts Slipperyfish you predicted suburbs to finish 1st but not long after the Charlestown loss you said they would struggle? One of the Merewether guys was told last night that Suburbs had 7 players out for the Charlestown game, so it just shows you can't just look at the scoreline. Suburbs will finish top 5, but I think Merewether showed enough at times they will finish higher then then their 7th position last year.

Bring on the competition.

[slipperyfish]

Interesting indeed anfield.
My predictions were before I found out suburbs had lost their 2 best players in sparre and wes price.
Seems like it?s anyone?s comp, good luck mate.

[anfield]

Interesting indeed anfield.
My predictions were before I found out suburbs had lost their 2 best players in sparre and wes price.
Seems like it?s anyone?s comp, good luck mate.

Thanks mate, Team to beat is kurri 100%.They did beat a Zl2 team 8-0 the other week, pretty impressive when Uni ZL1 beat the same team only 1-0 the week before.

Sparre and Pryce left quite a while ago, they have a couple of new additions that were pretty decent last night. A new coach with some new tactics. They will be up towards the top, some good experienced players.

Predictions are always difficult, I see probably 4 or 5 teams that could easily finish 3-8 , the first few rounds will certainly indicate where everyone is at.

[slipperyfish]

Wow impressive by Kurri. They always are a force, which zl2 team did they beat 8-0?

[NUGUNS]

Kurri will be hard to beat at home if games are on a Saturday.

Suburbs spent alot of last season without Sparre and Wes, managing to do alright to keep them in the title race until the last few weeks.

I feel that all three zone league divisions have improved dramatically over the last few years with the difference in quality between them shrinking.

[Richardarlison]

Charlestown 3-1 over ZL1 side warners bay in first grade. Reserve grade was 1-0 to warners bay.

[Richardarlison]

Tough night out for Kurri? Anyone catch the game?

[Jardelsimage]

Cardiff were really sharp. Kurri conceded two penalties and missed a few chances. Definitely not the best game I?ve seen them play

????? who did Cardiff play???

[LIVERBIRD]

Sorry I meant Kotara. They were sharp!

[Richardarlison]

Round 1 predictions
Barnsley 2-1 Kurri
Bellbird 2-2 Greta
Suburbs 1- Merewether 1
Southern lakes 2-0 Fletcher
Medowie 0- 2 Rutherford

[Addios]

Barnsley 1-2 Kurri
Bellbird 2-1 Greta
Suburbs 2-1 Merewether
Southern lakes 2-1 Fletcher
Medowie 2-0 Rutherford

[MCG_1997]

Barnsley 3-2 Kurri
Bellbird 2-1 Greta
Suburbs 1-1 Merewether
Southern lakes 2-1 Fletcher
Medowie 1-3 Rutherford

[fruity]

Barnsley 2-2 Kurri
Bellbird 1-1 Greta
Suburbs 0-2 Merewether
Southern 3-1 Fletcher
Medowie 2-3 Rutherford

[Yesk21]

Anyone know when the uni v Greta cup game is scheduled for

[MCG_1997]

Anyone know when the uni v Greta cup game is scheduled for
Tuesday 25th March

[MUFC]

Not buying in to the Charlestown hype. Can see them struggling come the pointy end of the season. Kurri to walk the league this year.

[Premy]

Barnsley and Charlestown will be battling for 1st and 2nd.
Merewether, Suburb, Kurri and Greta to compete for the finals.

[Richardarlison]

Terrible take imo

[anfield]

Interesting that a match report made a couple of hours ago from the Bellbird v Greta game was posted then deleted?

Must be more to the story or the the publisher has been told to keep in house?

[KennysWhiteHat.]

Barnsley with a very comfortable win. Really should?ve been 4 or 5 from where I was standing.

So much for Kurri walking the league. Think they?ll be lucky to make the top four after that display

Barnsley, Branxton, Merewether and Medowie. You heard it here first

[anfield]

Barnsley with a very comfortable win. Really should?ve been 4 or 5 from where I was standing.

So much for Kurri walking the league. Think they?ll be lucky to make the top four after that display

Barnsley, Branxton, Merewether and Medowie. You heard it here first

I would be happy with that, But there's no way Kurri won't be in the top 4. Charlestown have been in top form in preseason so I would think they would be thereabouts. Suburbs are still in the Cup and only lost last years GF on penalties, They will be thereabouts.

Medowie are a little unknown, but would have had to improve dramatically to challenge top 4.

[onlooker]

I saw Medowies starting 11 from this round, 3 blokes I used to play with in 1st grade at Raymond Terrace when the club was on a run of 5GF wins in a row and they were early 20s then, Denis Fajkovic who is still going to be quality at this level and Lez Wallace who scores goals for fun. That?s not a bad start in the improvement department.

[LIVERBIRD]

It should?ve been 4 or 5 nil to Kurri in the first half.
Barnsley really didn?t have a chance until the second half and scored off a corner and a set piece. Obviously your opinion is different to mine but if Kurri take their chances the game is over in the first half

[Richardarlison]

Barnsley with a big win in Aus cup aswell. Looking like they will be a good side this season. Kurri maybe an off night? Leaking a lot of goals though from all reports. Put a line through suburbs. Medowie might be a surprise package will be an interesting year for zl3.

[MCG_1997]

Medowie 0-0 Rutherford
Reserve (2-2)

[anfield]

I saw Medowies starting 11 from this round, 3 blokes I used to play with in 1st grade at Raymond Terrace when the club was on a run of 5GF wins in a row and they were early 20s then, Denis Fajkovic who is still going to be quality at this level and Lez Wallace who scores goals for fun. That?s not a bad start in the improvement department.

Sounds like they have recruited well and should improve their position from last year. Medowie finished 10th I think last year, so my point of finishing in the top 4 would take a massive effort.
Southern lakes could me a bolter, sounds like they have recruited heavily from a Central Coast club?

[Richardarlison]

Southern lakes look tidy, did alright against the suns and won 6-0 today. I caught a bit of medowie and Rutherford and would be very surprised to see either of them near the finals

[UpUp]

You drive around to the opposite ends of the area to watch all of these lower-level games? I think you need a hobby

[Richardarlison]

Up up I was in the area so I dropped in. I didn?t last long though it was a very low level game.

[slipperyfish]

South lakes 0-2 Charlestown
Kurri 3-1 Rutherford
Branxton 2-1 merewether
Barnsley 5-1 Fletcher
Medowie 2-2 bellbird

[Richardarlison]

Southern Lakes 0- Charlestown 3
Kurri 4-0 Rutherford
Branxton 1-1 Merewether
Barnsley 7-0 Fletcher
Bellbird 1-1 Medowie

[fruity]

Southern 1-2 Charlestown
Kurri 4-0 Rutherford
Greta 3-2 Merewether
Barnsley 9-0 Fletcher
Medowie 3-0 Bellbird

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Southern 1-3 Charlestown
Kurri 3-0 Rutherford
Greta 2-2 Merewether
Barnsley 6-0 Fletcher
Medowie 2-1 Bellbird

[anfield]

Let's hope the predictions for Barnsley v Fletcher are a little closer as it's Bar TV'S game off the week.

[Zone Insider]

Let's hope the predictions for Barnsley v Fletcher are a little closer as it's Bar TV'S game off the week.

Wow lol

[Richardarlison]

Interesting one for match of the round, I do think Barnsley will be one of the better teams in the comp however Fletcher haven?t showed much promise. Fingers crossed it doesn?t turn heads away from ZL3.

[Richardarlison]

Predictions
Merewether 3-1 Medowie
Barnsley 0-2 Charlestown
Rutherford 0-0 Fletcher
Bellbird 1-7 Kurri
Greta 2- 2 Suburbs
Southern lakes 3-0 BYE

[slipperyfish]

Merewether 4-0 medowie
Charlestown 3-2 Barnsley
Rutherford 1-0 Fletcher
Kurri 6-0 bellbird
Greta 4-2 suburbs

[MCG_1997]

Merewether 4-2 Medowie
Charlestown 3-1 Barnsley
Rutherford 1-1 Fletcher
Kurri 6-2 bellbird
Greta 3-2 suburbs

[TheDJ]

Charlestown Hammers vs Bulldogs
Res: 3-2 Charlestown (2-2 HT)
First: 3-0 Barnsley (0-0 HT)
A few longer range strikes leave Barnsley with the points. Some massive saves kept the sheets clean

[Two tone]

Hey DJ when posting scores, the home team always comes first and starts with first grade so
0-3
3-2
That?s all you need.
I do like the halftime score
Have a good day

[RightFoot]

Round 4 predictions

Kurri 5-1 Merewether Utd
Suburbs 2-1 Southern Lakes
Fletcher 2-2 Bellbird
Medowie 2-3 Greta
Rutherford 0-3 Charlestown
Barnsley bye

A lot more evenly matched games this weekend, shouldn't be many blowouts.

This league will be between Barnsley and Kurri... Greta and Charlestown an outside chance?

Suburbs are a surprise flop so far. They have a similar roster to last year yet are struggling a bit over the first couple games. A win against Southern Lakes should be a MUST.

[Richardarlison]

I think that?s the top 4 yes unsure of which order just yet
Round 4 Predictions
Kurri 4-1 merewether
Suburbs 1-1 Southern Lakes
Fletcher 1-3 Bellbird
Medowie 1-4 Greta
Rutherford 0-4 Charlestown

[LIVERBIRD]

Any results from today?

[fruity]

Kurri 4-1 Merewether
Suburbs 4-0 Southern Lakes
Fletcher 0-3 Bellbird

[LIVERBIRD]

Fletcher seem to be in for a long year!
Interesting result with Suburbs and Southern.

[Addios]

Fletcher seem to be in for a long year!


again

[Richardarlison]

Medowie 4-4 Greta. Interesting to see Medowie have signed young gun Liam McDonald which no doubt enhances the squads ability. Interesting to see how they fair this season.

[Taffy]

How come he was dropped from Croatia?

[Killa]

How come he was dropped from Croatia?
Why are you asking questions that you know the answer to?

[The Hacker]

How come he was dropped from Croatia?

Your in the know there why don?t you tell us

The bigger question is why go all the way down there. Surely he could of found a gig in ZL1 or even a few NL1 teams

[Zone Insider]

Your in the know there why don?t you tell us

The bigger question is why go all the way down there. Surely he could of found a gig in ZL1 or even a few NL1 teams

$$$ talks

[fruity]

Bellbird 2-3 Charlestown
Barnsley 2-1 Southern
Greta 0-1 Kurri
Medowie 3-2 Suburbs
Merewether 4-0 Fletcher

[TheDJ]

Barnsley vs Southern Lakes
First 3-2 Barnsley
Barnsley conceded twice in the first 4 minutes but proved why they are title contenders earning the lead with a penalty with over 20 minutes left in the game.

Res 1-1

[fruity]

Greta v Kurri
Firsts 3-2
Ressies 3-1

Bellbird v Charlestown
Firsts 3-1
Ressies 1-3

[LIVERBIRD]

I?d suggest whoever is playing at Greta this year to request a change of the linesman. An 11 year old kid who just happens to be the son of the first grade coach making critical calls in a first grade game isn?t exactly ideal.

[Premy]

I?d suggest whoever is playing at Greta this year to request a change of the linesman. An 11 year old kid who just happens to be the son of the first grade coach making critical calls in a first grade game isn?t exactly ideal.

The irony of this coming from someone involved with Kurri is hilarious.

[LIVERBIRD]

Glad you think so bud. Just trying to give everyone a heads up. But you do you

[Premy]

Glad you think so bud. Just trying to give everyone a heads up. But you do you
Well as long as we are all being transparent, I would suggest whoever is playing at Kurri to request an actual referee from the respective association be appointed.
I know 2 people whose careers have been ended playing against Kurri at Kurri with a club ref that allows Kurri player's to recklessly fly into challenges with no repercussions.

Just trying to give everyone a heads up. But you do you.

[slipperyfish]

Well as long as we are all being transparent, I would suggest whoever is playing at Kurri to request an actual referee from the respective association be appointed.
I know 2 people whose careers have been ended playing against Kurri at Kurri with a club ref that allows Kurri player's to recklessly fly into challenges with no repercussions.

Just trying to give everyone a heads up. But you do you.
Agreed

[LIVERBIRD]

Well as long as we are all being transparent, I would suggest whoever is playing at Kurri to request an actual referee from the respective association be appointed.
I know 2 people whose careers have been ended playing against Kurri at Kurri with a club ref that allows Kurri player's to recklessly fly into challenges with no repercussions.

Just trying to give everyone a heads up. But you do you.

Never any good seeing careers ruined over bad challenges. I cant speak on things in the past I can only speak on what I?ve seen since I?ve been involved and I?ve seen our club referees send off numerous Kurri players. We have a new club referee this year whose soul purpose is to referee. He is also doing another club in the same division.
I wasnt trying to make out like our club referees are perfect. I just dont necessarily agree that an 11 year old should be officiating a senior match.
Thanks for the feedback anyway and Ill pass it on to the necessary people and make sure that people coming to our ground feel like they are given a fair go.

[Thomas477]

Never any good seeing careers ruined over bad challenges. I cant speak on things in the past I can only speak on what I?ve seen since I?ve been involved and I?ve seen our club referees send off numerous Kurri players. We have a new club referee this year whose soul purpose is to referee. He is also doing another club in the same division.
I wasnt trying to make out like our club referees are perfect. I just dont necessarily agree that an 11 year old should be officiating a senior match.
Thanks for the feedback anyway and Ill pass it on to the necessary people and make sure that people coming to our ground feel like they are given a fair go.

If someone is being a clubbie for two clubs, why don?t they just join the association and do it officially?

[LIVERBIRD]

If someone is being a clubbie for two clubs, why don?t they just join the association and do it officially?

Probably doesn?t suit him. There is another local former referee from around our area who is also just doing club refereeing for another club

[RightFoot]

Predictions:

Kurri 4-2 Medowie
Suburbs 1-1 Barnsley
Fletcher 1-6 Greta
Southern Lakes 2-0 Rutherford
Charlestown 3-2 Merewether
BYE Bellbird

[RightFoot]

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

1. Greta (13)... Surprisingly dominant

2. Barnsley (10*)... THEY'RE BACK

3. Kurri (9)... Inconsistent but will PUNISH

4. Southern Lakes (6*)... Huge improvement

5. Merewether (6*)... Consistent

6. Bellbird (6)... Overachieving

7. Medowie (5*)... Will shake up the competition

8. Rutherford (4*)... Honestly I have zero clue if they are average or sh*te.

9. Garden Suburb (3**)... Haven't seen enough yet

10. Charlestown (3*)... What's happened???

11. Fletcher (1*)... Lake Mac 2.0

[TheDJ]

Garden Suburb vs Barnsley
First 3-0 Gsub (0-0 HT)
Res 2-0 gsub

Barnsley missed a penalty in both grades

[fruity]

Bellbird 2-1 Southern Lakes
Rutherford 1-4 Barnsley
Kurri 3-0 Garden Suburb
Greta 2-1 Charlestown
Medowie 3-0 Fletcher

[RightFoot]

Bellbird 2-2 Southern Lakes
Rutherford 0-2 Barnsley
Kurri 2-1 Garden Suburb
Greta 4-0 Charlestown
Medowie 5-0 Fletcher

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Bellbird 2-1 Southern Lakes
Rutherford 1-3 Barnsley
Kurri 2-2 Garden Suburb
Greta 3-1 Charlestown
Medowie 6-0 Fletcher

[Villians]

Got a local game at the Terrace yesterday! Whoever does the pitch curation needs to be sub-contracted out to every other club! Looked like it didn't even have a cm of mud on it. As for the game, not sure of the end scoreline, but it was big to Medowie even after being down to 10-man after 30 mins. I left the ground at 8-2. Very entertaining footy

[slipperyfish]

Got a local game at the Terrace yesterday! Whoever does the pitch curation needs to be sub-contracted out to every other club! Looked like it didn't even have a cm of mud on it. As for the game, not sure of the end scoreline, but it was big to Medowie even after being down to 10-man after 30 mins. I left the ground at 8-2. Very entertaining footy

Let me guess, McDonald sent off?? Wouldn?t be surprised after he tried to fight a spectator at the Croatia game over the weekend.

[Villians]

Don't know who that is. He looked very young, was for two yellows.

[MCG_1997]

Let me guess, McDonald sent off?? Wouldn?t be surprised after he tried to fight a spectator at the Croatia game over the weekend.
Sure he was. He received two yellow with first one for decent and second one a tackle.

[Trigger]

Sure he was. He received two yellow with first one for decent and second one a tackle.

I was a dissent player in my day. Sometimes a crowd person needs a clip :lol:

[ZoningIn!]

Merewether United vs Garden Suburb match of the round this week, should be an interesting watch....

heard theres a bit of fire between the two teams

[Undertaker]

Merewether United vs Garden Suburb match of the round this week, should be an interesting watch....

heard theres a bit of fire between the two teams

Said no one ever, joke of a match of the round selection

[Zone Insider]

Said no one ever, joke of a match of the round selection

Quite obvious the account belongs to someone associated with the podcast etc

[Premy]

Merewether United vs Garden Suburb match of the round this week, should be an interesting watch....

heard theres a bit of fire between the two teams
A handful of Merewether players were involved with Garden Suburb before a few selfish individuals at Garden Suburb kicked out 80 odd people from the club. It tore a community away from what brought them all together.

I don't think there is much spite between the two playing groups, but there is still a lot of resentment towards committee members still involved with Garden Suburb.

[Zonal Marking]

A handful of Merewether players were involved with Garden Suburb before a few selfish individuals at Garden Suburb kicked out 80 odd people from the club. It tore a community away from what brought them all together.

I don't think there is much spite between the two playing groups, but there is still a lot of resentment towards committee members still involved with Garden Suburb.

Well send the committee members out on the pitch to play Merewether then otherwise BarTv pull your heads in and go and cover Newcastle Suns vs Newcastle Croatia which is a fixture worthy of showcasing and one that the people actually want to see.

[Premy]

Well send the committee members out on the pitch to play Merewether then otherwise BarTv pull your heads in and go and cover Newcastle Suns vs Newcastle Croatia which is a fixture worthy of showcasing and one that the people actually want to see.

How did you watch these games before BarTV came to the Zone Leagues?

[Richardarlison]

I?ve been involved in zone league for 15+ years and Merewether vs Suburbs is the one fixture that never fails to produce some sort of magic. I know Suns vs Croatia will be a good tightly contested battle but I can understand why Merewether vs Suburbs, given the history between the fixture has been selected. Although I spent 3 years at suburbs there is no bias

[Zonal Marking]

I?ve been involved in zone league for 15+ years and Merewether vs Suburbs is the one fixture that never fails to produce some sort of magic. I know Suns vs Croatia will be a good tightly contested battle but I can understand why Merewether vs Suburbs, given the history between the fixture has been selected. Although I spent 3 years at suburbs there is no bias

You must have never watched a Newcastle Suns vs Dudley match in your 15+ years then

[Premy]

You must have never watched a Newcastle Suns vs Dudley match in your 15+ years then

How did you watch these games before BarTV came to the Zone Leagues?

[Zonal Marking]

How did you watch these games before BarTV came to the Zone Leagues?

I attended them in person and will continue to do so but believe it or not im actually thinking of what is best for those who cant physically attend the matches.

[Premy]

I attended them in person and will continue to do so but believe it or not im actually thinking of what is best for those who cant physically attend the matches.
Well if you attend them all the time why not offer your service to BarTV and help broadcast those games to those you are thinking about.

I always believe there are two types of people, problem solvers or those who complain about problems. It's good to see what category you fall into Kevin.

[Trigger]

Well if you attend them all the time why not offer your service to BarTV and help broadcast those games to those you are thinking about.

I always believe there are two types of people, problem solvers or those who complain about problems. It's good to see what category you fall into Kevin.

Whoa hang on there judge judy. Stop rolling out that "you volunteer" turdfest. Ive offered to assist Bartv and they tell you to p*ss off.

So now ive earnt the right to call them useless c*nts. There are actually 3 types of people: solvers, complainers, and do gooders who think theyre helping but ruining society. Hello No 3.

[Premy]

Whoa hang on there judge judy. Stop rolling out that "you volunteer" turdfest. Ive offered to assist Bartv and they tell you to p*ss off.

So now ive earnt the right to call them useless c*nts. There are actually 3 types of people: solvers, complainers, and do gooders who think theyre helping but ruining society. Hello No 3.
That's cute, you created a little box for yourselves.

[Zonal Marking]

Well if you attend them all the time why not offer your service to BarTV and help broadcast those games to those you are thinking about.

I always believe there are two types of people, problem solvers or those who complain about problems. It's good to see what category you fall into Kevin.

Such a lazy answer. I suppose your philosophy in life is that everyone/everything is immune from criticism because hey why not just go do it yourself.

[Premy]

Such a lazy answer. I suppose your philosophy in life is that everyone/everything is immune from criticism because hey why not just go do it yourself.
Everything is free to critique it just falls on deaf ears if those critiquing offer no help in solutions.
Enjoy the football today Kevin

[Toaf]

Match of the round washed out !!

[Zonal Marking]

Everything is free to critique it just falls on deaf ears if those critiquing offer no help in solutions.
Enjoy the football today Kevin

Well I will not be enjoying any football at Suburbs ground today will I Perry?

[Thomas477]

Well I will not be enjoying any football at Suburbs ground today will I Perry?

Still games going ahead at Lance Yorke, so if you want to watch some football, you can head down to Lance Yorke, but I don’t know what that has to do with zone league football?

[Premy]

Well I will not be enjoying any football at Suburbs ground today will I Perry?
Sometimes it's best to say nothing and have people believe you to be a fool rather than opening your mouth to confirm it.

[riverboy]

Just tuned into Bar TV to watch this week's game. Nothing? Then I see on here it's a washout. Come on Newcastle Football, it's been sunny for a week. This is embarrassing, Amateur hour.

[Zonal Marking]

Sometimes it's best to say nothing and have people believe you to be a fool rather than opening your mouth to confirm it.

Ok whatever you say Perry

[Taffy]

Just tuned into Bar TV to watch this week's game. Nothing? Then I see on here it's a washout. Come on Newcastle Football, it's been sunny for a week. This is embarrassing, Amateur hour.

There was a bit of rain last night and 5mm did fall in Merewether. But perhaps Merewether were short a few players so were able to say the ground is too wet, rain is what Hamilton needed last week and there would be no forfeit.

[anfield]

There was a bit of rain last night and 5mm did fall in Merewether. But perhaps Merewether were short a few players so were able to say the ground is too wet, rain is what Hamilton needed last week and there would be no forfeit.

I think all involved with Merewether including myself were extremely surprised the game was off, we were ready to play especially after a dominant win midweek.

Yes, there were a couple of players unavailable. But for us that happens every week, we have built a decent squad so even if 6 first graders were out we would still be confident of a result.

But the facts were there was rain at Myamblah last night and anyone that is familiar with the ground knows it doesn't take much to turn it into a mud pit.

[late_to_the_game]

Just tuned into Bar TV to watch this week's game. Nothing? Then I see on here it's a washout. Come on Newcastle Football, it's been sunny for a week. This is embarrassing, Amateur hour.

Did you notice all the other games scheduled before ZFL were called off as well?
You obviously have not seen the emails clubs regularly get from council about not damaging grounds.

[riverboy]

Did you notice all the other games scheduled before ZFL were called off as well?
You obviously have not seen the emails clubs regularly get from council about not damaging grounds.

So your telling me the match couldn't have been moved or Bar TV couldn't have gone to another match instead? I pay my rego money each year that helps keep these amateurs in jobs, ridiculous.

[mge61]

So your telling me the match couldn't have been moved or Bar TV couldn't have gone to another match instead? I pay my rego money each year that helps keep these amateurs in jobs, ridiculous.

Afraid your rego. has nought to do with BarTV.

[Ninja]

Sorry guys I had the sniffles and hadn't had a chance to do a face mask before being on air

[riverboy]

Afraid your rego. has nought to do with BarTV.

I meant , Newcastle Football are the amateurs. Don't they run the Zone League competition? They have the ability to move games. They probably dictate what games Bar TV cover correct?

[Jardelsimage]

I meant , Newcastle Football are the amateurs. Don't they run the Zone League competition? They have the ability to move games. They probably dictate what games Bar TV cover correct?

As per an email sent, Newcastle Football picks what games get the BarTV coverage, i would say the panel would be old mate from Merewether, Chris Brain and maybe the fella from Hunter Football and steph.

[riverboy]

As per an email sent, Newcastle Football picks what games get the BarTV coverage, i would say the panel would be old mate from Merewether, Chris Brain and maybe the fella from Hunter Football and steph.

Surely the Merewether guy wouldn't have a say in it? Wouldn't that be a conflict of interest? I work for the Feds, that wouldn't go down well with them. Surely it's the same sort of stuff in a football competition which falls under nnsw and ffa

[Jardelsimage]

Surely the Merewether guy wouldn't have a say in it? Wouldn't that be a conflict of interest? I work for the Feds, that wouldn't go down well with them. Surely it's the same sort of stuff in a football competition which falls under nnsw and ffa

well, he is media liaison person???

[straightred88]

Surely the Merewether guy wouldn't have a say in it? Wouldn't that be a conflict of interest? I work for the Feds, that wouldn't go down well with them. Surely it's the same sort of stuff in a football competition which falls under nnsw and ffa

Of course he would.

Clear favoritism by the association and bartv itself

[Taffy]

I think all involved with Merewether including myself were extremely surprised the game was off, we were ready to play especially after a dominant win midweek.

Yes, there were a couple of players unavailable. But for us that happens every week, we have built a decent squad so even if 6 first graders were out we would still be confident of a result.

But the facts were there was rain at Myamblah last night and anyone that is familiar with the ground knows it doesn't take much to turn it into a mud pit.

Anyone familiar with the ground shouldn't have been extremely surprised then

[Taffy]

Afraid your rego. has nought to do with BarTV.

Incorrect, Newcastle Football pays for BarTV to cover a game a round. Guess where Newcastle Football gets their money from?

[Addios]

WGAS about baruptv. Who won on the weekend?

[anfield]

Anyone familiar with the ground shouldn't have been extremely surprised then

Just to clarify, Not surprised by the ground conditions. Surprised by the overnight rain on Friday night, Hadn't rained a drop where I was. That was the surprise.

[Trigger]

Was hoping for ZL3 chat

[Premy]

Being midway through it's an appropriate time to predict the final standings

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

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

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

I've tipped Azzurri to go down, they deserve it. I wouldn't be surprised if they BS relegation by pipping wins against Westlakes and Stockton, all three clubs just can't match it with the big guns.
I'm assuming you mean Wickham? I doubt Hamilton Hawks Rugby Club will be willing to give up their grounds to Newcastle Croatia during the winter.

[anfield]

Big day out for Merewether United yesterday. 9 Point day with 3 wins

First grade
Merewether 4 Greta 0
Greta were undefeated coming into the game, The loss brings Greta's lead back to 4 points. Greta certainly are a tough team and you certainly need to be prepared for a battle. A couple of late goals pushed the scoreline out.

Reserves
Merewether 4 Greta 0

Conference
Merewether 2 kahibah 1

[Richardarlison]

Merewether United may be the underdog story of the season, may just go the whole way.

[anfield]

Merewether United may be the underdog story of the season, may just go the whole way.

I would think that Greta and Kurri are the only 2 teams in the main race for promotion. It would take both of them , especially Greta to slip up for anyone else to catch them.

Zone League 3 is probably getting back to what it probably should look like in last couple of years. Plenty of good, solid sides but there certainly is no gun sides of the past like Argenton, Azzurri, Croatia, Crabs or Southern United that were way too good for most of the competition.

[Taffy]

Merewether United may be the underdog story of the season, may just go the whole way.

Why it is important for BarTV to cover their games

[Richardarlison]

Why it is important for BarTV to cover their games

That?s what I was thinking, they?ll be laughing when there?s millions paid for a Netflix special I guess

[anfield]

First grade
Medowie 3 Merewether 1

Reserve grade
Merewether 6 medowie 0

Medowie are the big improvers this year. Solid at the back with some new additions and quick up front. Could challenge come finals time, I guess that depends on how they fare with injuries as they probably don't have the depth of a few other teams.

[Richardarlison]

Footage on Bartv of a medowie player pushing and headbutting one of the merewether guys. 3-1 up at the time too. Seems the bumblebees are never far away from drama this season.

[Richardarlison]

Do you have a timestamp for this accusation?

This ?accusation? takes place in the 81st minute of the game. Watch from 81:30 of the game clock and report back to me with your findings Southy Melon

[straightred88]

Footage on Bartv of a medowie player pushing and headbutting one of the merewether guys. 3-1 up at the time too. Seems the bumblebees are never far away from drama this season.

You are correct and usual behavior from that player

[Richardarlison]

You are correct and usual behavior from that player

Such a shame to taint such a big win for the club live on Bartv

[MCG_1997]

Surely no more match of the round for Merewether 😂😂

[slipperyfish]

Such a shame to taint such a big win for the club live on Bartv

Agree, they need to sort out this issue

[anfield]

Footage on Bartv of a medowie player pushing and headbutting one of the merewether guys. 3-1 up at the time too. Seems the bumblebees are never far away from drama this season.

The footage is clear and the incident is right in front of the camera, The reaction in words from the commentator indicated exactly what he thought of the incident. The disappointing thing is that it was unprovoked.

[Richardarlison]

The footage is clear and the incident is right in front of the camera, The reaction in words from the commentator indicated exactly what he thought of the incident. The disappointing thing is that it was unprovoked.

Yes this is quite evident in the video, fully instigated by the medowie player. Unsure how he didn?t get a card.. it seems there is 3-4 medowie players that see themselves as cage fighters and are ruining it for the rest of the team. It is only a matter of time before something really bad comes as a result of their stupidity

[Toaf]

Can the footage be used to suspend they player or because the ref's didnt see it or had no issues its deemed fair play?

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Who?s Merewether playing in Match Of The Round this week?

[Mr Beautiful 2.0]

Who?s Merewether playing in Match Of The Round this week?

Haha 3 matches on bartv, with no wins. I think they’re cursed.

[LIVERBIRD]

Any news on the headbutt

[Southy Melon]

Any news on the headbutt

Might violate his parole conditions

[Zone Insider]

Might violate his parole conditions

Might explain why his previous club got rid of him

[Richardarlison]

Might explain why his previous club got rid of him

Still a better bloke then those twins but yeah medowie building a name for themselves

[LIVERBIRD]

Still a better bloke then those twins but yeah medowie building a name for themselves
We didn?t have an issue when we played them this year. The game was played hard but in good spirits. The heatbutt isn?t a good look but I?m sure it?ll be dealt with properly by the club and Newcastle football.

[anfield]

Can the footage be used to suspend they player or because the ref's didnt see it or had no issues its deemed fair play?

Footage can be used for disciplinary purposes.

[ZLWB]

Footage can be used for disciplinary purposes.

Good. It?s clear that the ref is looking at the ball and could not be expected to see that, but surely the lino must have seen it.

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Good. It?s clear that the ref is looking at the ball and could not be expected to see that, but surely the lino must have seen it.

Has this been attended to?

Grub.

[Richardarlison]

Kurri and Greta starting to pull away. Who do we think fills out the rest of the 5?

[The new_kid]

Top 2 are set. Medowie and Merewether to battle it out for next 2 spots.
5th spot I think Charlestown will get it. They have had some good results lately and have the squad if fit.

[anfield]

Greta vs kurri this weekend. If greta win or draw the minor premiership and promotion is surely theirs. If Kurri win, then the race is on.
Greta have a pretty good run home after this weekend.
They will have already played Kurri (2nd), Medowie (3rd) and Merewether (4th) twice.

[Richardarlison]

Greta should see promotion I think. Recruited very well and improved out of sight on last year. Kurri very top heavy, can score for fun but the rest of the team isn?t quite as quality

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Greta should see promotion I think. Recruited very well and improved out of sight on last year. Kurri very top heavy, can score for fun but the rest of the team isn?t quite as quality

I?m predicting Kurri will make things interesting with a big win on the weekend.

[LIVERBIRD]

Greta should see promotion I think. Recruited very well and improved out of sight on last year. Kurri very top heavy, can score for fun but the rest of the team isn?t quite as quality

Top heavy with the best defensive record 🤔

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Barnsley 2-1 Garden Suburb
Fletcher 0-7 Greta
Merewether 1-2 Charlestown
Rutherford 0-2 Southern Lakes
Medowie 3-2 Kurri

[RightFoot]

I've heard along the grapevine someone Lochinvar Rovers way is trying to form a ZL3 team.

[MCG_1997]

As per Raymond Terrace football Facebook page, they are looking for a coach to enter in ZL3 next year.

[mge61]

Possibly Muswellbrook as well.

[ABCDEF]

I hope this is true. Terrace have a great history in zone league and will be great to see them back. Lochinvar and Muswellbrook are two areas underrepresented.

I wonder if anyone is dropping out, hopefully not

[anfield]

Good to hear of interest from a few prospective clubs.

Muswellbrook would be competitive straight up I believe given they were pretty decent a few years back in both grades.

Lochinvar are an unknown proposition to me, interesting.

Raymond Terrace had quite a good proactive committee three years ago when they were last in Zone league 3. Great facilities, Good set-up for football. If they can sort out the numbers and look at it for multiple years it could work.

[Addios]

Good thing about ZL3 is any club can have a crack at grade, only need 1st & ressies & if it doesnt last no real worries just as long as they put a full season in.

[anfield]

Barnsley v Merewether

Only 3 minutes of play possible before the game was abandoned. Could take your pick of Hail, Lightning or a flooded pitch for the reason the game was stopped.

Hard to see everyone getting these games played within the normal season, with more rain predicted this week.

[straightred88]

Barnsley v Merewether

Only 3 minutes of play possible before the game was abandoned. Could take your pick of Hail, Lightning or a flooded pitch for the reason the game was stopped.

Hard to see everyone getting these games played within the normal season, with more rain predicted this week.

No one getting on this week or next by the forecasts

[RightFoot]

With all these prospective clubs. Would NF be open to a 14 team ZL3 or is that asking too much? I believe in giving every club a chance, what is the point on keeping ZL3 "exclusive" to 12 if theres possibility for more teams.

[anfield]

With all these prospective clubs. Would NF be open to a 14 team ZL3 or is that asking too much? I believe in giving every club a chance, what is the point on keeping ZL3 "exclusive" to 12 if theres possibility for more teams.

26 rounds, No thanks. Clubs are struggling to get games on atm with this weather, Imagine 4 more rounds.

[RightFoot]

26 rounds, No thanks. Clubs are struggling to get games on atm with this weather, Imagine 4 more rounds.

What about a two conference system for a 14 game season. 1 game vs the entire table (13) + 1 game vs teams in your conference (6). 19 games. That might be doing too much

[anfield]

What about a two conference system for a 14 game season. 1 game vs the entire table (13) + 1 game vs teams in your conference (6). 19 games. That might be doing too much

I think it's too many teams to be honest in a division. I think getting one more team will take the Zone to 36 teams. That will be three divisions of 12 teams, which will be ideal.

Apart from that, get 3 more teams and have 10, 10, 10 and 8. Always rumours of multiple team's joining but let's wait and see when the nominations come in.

[ABCDEF]

NL1 only has 10 teams. Theres room in the pyramid for 3 more teams. Makes sense as then every comp has 12 teams, 22 game seasons

[anfield]

NL1 only has 10 teams. Theres room in the pyramid for 3 more teams. Makes sense as then every comp has 12 teams, 22 game seasons

Sounds good in theory to me, probably a good question for ZL1 clubs and NNSW Football ( As the increase of clubs will be more clubs entering into their run competitions).

[Addios]

Need at least a 20 game season. 12 teams perfect.

[anfield]

After the weekends results Greta Branxton are Minor Premiers and promoted to Zone league 2 for the 2026 Season.

Congratulations and Well done.

[Richardarlison]

Congrats Greta, very interesting to see Kurri being downed by Southern lakes again. Should be an interesting finals series

[the-deviant]

Would be better to see Kurri be promoted into ZL2 with Greta seeing as Azzurri are reportedly finished. Mayfield don't deserve to stay up and having Kurri is better than a bye.

[Zone Insider]

After the weekends results Greta Branxton are Minor Premiers and promoted to Zone league 2 for the 2026 Season.

Congratulations and Well done.

Premiers*

[samcan]

Would be better to see Kurri be promoted into ZL2 with Greta seeing as Azzurri are reportedly finished. Mayfield don't deserve to stay up and having Kurri is better than a bye.

agree

[Richardarlison]

Extremely tight mid table this year. Good to see.

[Richardarlison]

Top 2 are set. Medowie and Merewether to battle it out for next 2 spots.
5th spot I think Charlestown will get it. They have had some good results lately and have the squad if fit.

Class prediction

[Richardarlison]

Grand final predictions? I think there might be a few upsets to come over this finals series.

[RightFoot]

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

Major Semi
Greta 4-0 Merewether

Minor Semi
Kurri 2-1 Charlestown

Prelim
Merewether 2-2 Kurri (Kurri on pens)

GF
Greta 5-4 Kurri

[Richardarlison]

Greta 4-3 over merewether, Greta very clinical finishing almost every chance that came there way. Merewether had a few go begging. Charlestown 1-0 over Kurri. Makes for an exciting contest on Saturday, both games between them have ended in draws this season

[anfield]

Greta 4-3 over merewether, Greta very clinical finishing almost every chance that came there way. Merewether had a few go begging. Charlestown 1-0 over Kurri. Makes for an exciting contest on Saturday, both games between them have ended in draws this season

Definitely felt like we (merewether) should have had the game wrapped up in the first 30 minutes. Not great that we lost a player to a disolated shoulder for the rest of the season to a unnecessary incident.

Credit to Greta for getting the win.

[slipperyfish]

Charlestown will walk over Merewether no offence. Just my opinion they need to stop getting involved in social media fights and focus on football. Charlestown has gone about their business fairly quietly, the way to do it.

[anfield]

Charlestown will walk over Merewether no offence. Just my opinion they need to stop getting involved in social media fights and focus on football. Charlestown has gone about their business fairly quietly, the way to do it.

Merewether are 100% focused on this Saturdays game. Internally the team has gone about their business, irrespective of any outside noise.

[Richardarlison]

Merewether are 100% focused on this Saturdays game. Internally the team has gone about their business, irrespective of any outside noise.

Can I ask what has happened online involving merewether? I would hope nothing to distract from this weekends blockbuster. Is there any word on what game is match of the round yet?

[Richardarlison]

Charlestown 2-1 Greta

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Super impressive run from Charlestown in both grades.

I?m tipping a reserve grade win and a first grade loss. Greta to do the double.

[anfield]

Charlestown 2-1 Greta

This game could either go two ways.
Either way Greta will come out firing and take the game to Charlestown.

The first scenario, Greta will put too much pressure on Charlestown, they will concede some goals due to the pressure and they will go on and win the game reasonably comfortably by a couple of goals.

Second Scenario, Charlestown will hang on early and hold out the pressure. They will hit Greta on the counter. In this scenario it will be close and could go either way.

Im tipping Greta 3-1 , They are a big , intense team and when the momentum is on their side, it is hard to stop. Greta are dangerous of all set pieces. They are the fresh after having a decent run in compared to Charlestown who have played alot more games of late.

Either way, hopefully it's a good game.

[slipperyfish]

Charlestown will win both grades.

[Toaf]

Ressies charly win 1 nil

[MurderOnZidanesFloor]

Congrats to Greta on a dominant season.

Charlestown should be proud of the effort in both grades.

[anfield]

This game could either go two ways.
Either way Greta will come out firing and take the game to Charlestown.

The first scenario, Greta will put too much pressure on Charlestown, they will concede some goals due to the pressure and they will go on and win the game reasonably comfortably by a couple of goals.

Second Scenario, Charlestown will hang on early and hold out the pressure. They will hit Greta on the counter. In this scenario it will be close and could go either way.

Im tipping Greta 3-1 , They are a big , intense team and when the momentum is on their side, it is hard to stop. Greta are dangerous of all set pieces. They are the fresh after having a decent run in compared to Charlestown who have played alot more games of late.

Either way, hopefully it's a good game.

I got the margin correct, I always thought Greta would win the game. First goal was off a corner, I thought that was an area they would have an advantage in.

Overall, Charlestown can be proud of their efforts. They had a real good run towards the finals. They really needed to take their chance in the first half, but that's football.

Well done to both teams

[RightFoot]

Any news on new clubs entrants Zone League for 2026?

[anfield]

Any news on new clubs entrants Zone League for 2026?

Im hearing Muswellbrook are in

[RightFoot]

Im hearing Muswellbrook are in

They've been trying to claim a ZL3 spot the last few years after they left the comp. I'm wondering why it has taken so long for them to have rumoured to finally been accepted. All the other teams would be dreading that away trip, almost as bad as Southern

[Goatscheese]

Im hearing Muswellbrook are in

So what will they do? Top two go up to ZL2? With top two of ZL2 to go up to ZL1?

[mge61]

They've been trying to claim a ZL3 spot the last few years after they left the comp. I'm wondering why it has taken so long for them to have rumoured to finally been accepted. All the other teams would be dreading that away trip, almost as bad as Southern

Once they were knocked back and then they were offered a spot 2 or 3 weeks before comps started.

[RightFoot]

Once they were knocked back and then they were offered a spot 2 or 3 weeks before comps started.

Bit of a stitch up

[Richardarlison]

Welcome Muswellbrook and Maitland. Either of them a chance of shaking the comp up in the first year?

[Trigger]

Welcome Muswellbrook and Maitland. Either of them a chance of shaking the comp up in the first year?

Where's the Maitland team forming from? All age? another club nearby?

[RightFoot]

Welcome Muswellbrook and Maitland. Either of them a chance of shaking the comp up in the first year?

Muswellbrook are always a chance. Just depends who's living up their at any given time.

[Richardarlison]

Where's the Maitland team forming from? All age? another club nearby?

Unsure, just seen socials

[2ndclasscitizen]

Where's the Maitland team forming from? All age? another club nearby?

Doubt it's All Age, their top AA team was mid grade and struggled.

[slipperyfish]

Suburbs losing some of their big guns to minmi, wonder if they gave up on the idea of promotion after a few seasons or some cash was involved

[Richardarlison]

It?ll be interesting to see how they perform in zl2, certainly didn?t make many waves in this competition last year.

[Supersub]

Hi guys, was just wondering if zl3 clubs are chasing players. I?ve had a year off but have played zl previously just looking have a kick again.

[slipperyfish]

Hi guys, was just wondering if zl3 clubs are chasing players. I?ve had a year off but have played zl previously just looking have a kick again.

Most clubs have EOIs up, take your pick