2013 Zone League 1 Thread

[gny]

I have a few good mates at mussy and they don't think they will get 3 sides

[a-gunners]

They have to win first. They play Olympic and need a win if they lose and jesmond win jesmond win and they want promotion not as far to travel

[C'mon man]

suits me if Jesmond come up!!!

really in my opinion the likes of m/brook, singleton, cessnock and the other teams out that way should have their own separate competition, im sure they hate every second week driving to Newcastle..... but that's just my opinion

[sharky21]

If u sort it out early a bus trip to mussy is great. we enjoyed it this year was just a shame it was a Sunday and we left our shirts at our home ground. but other then that it was a top day and they are a good bunch of blokes as well.

[Nave]

A few we're rested but Morisset kept coming, it would be a real shame for them to be relagated a few good young players in their reserve grade who are unlucky to not be playing 1st grade or semi finals football.

We may still have a very slim chance of making it to the semis, apparently a 7-0 win next week would get us in someone said today. Interested as to who you reckon are the good young players, might score myself an ego boost here haha

[TXK]

I have a few good mates at mussy and they don't think they will get 3 sides

You probably aren't receiving info from the right people... We have an under 18s committed to step up and several players keen to come back. Need to win this weekend first though, going to be a very interesting final day in ZL2. If Jeso win and we draw it goes down to goal difference!

As for the travel, we love it! Especially when we take points on the road knowing that most teams are absolutely hating the fact they have to travel up the valley at some point.

[hawk]

really in my opinion the likes of m/brook, singleton, cessnock and the other teams out that way should have their own separate competition, im sure they hate every second week driving to Newcastle..... but that's just my opinion
definitely for juniors, maybe for all-age but Id's can travel imo.


If u sort it out early a bus trip to mussy is great. we enjoyed it this year was just a shame it was a Sunday and we left our shirts at our home ground. but other then that it was a top day and they are a good bunch of blokes as well.

this. expect a midnight+ return

[KSSFC]

Kotara vs Suburbs (Sunday 25th August)

Beyond Blue Fundraiser

To all the suburbs players that jump on this forum, if you don't mind, can you please pass onto your players and supporters that Kotara will be having a fundraiser on this day to support Beyond Blue which aims to raise awerness and help those battling anxiety and depression. This is a very good cause and is important to our club.

To raise money, we will be holding a raffle with the prizes being:
- Signed Jets Jersey
- Signed Knights Jersey
There will also be donation tins as well as beyond blue wrist bands to purchase.

Kotara appreciates any support relating to this cause and we can't wait for a cracking day of football against our local rivals with alot to play for.

[Premy]

Kotara vs Suburbs (Sunday 25th August)

Beyond Blue Fundraiser

To all the suburbs players that jump on this forum, if you don't mind, can you please pass onto your players and supporters that Kotara will be having a fundraiser on this day to support Beyond Blue which aims to raise awerness and help those battling anxiety and depression. This is a very good cause and is important to our club.

To raise money, we will be holding a raffle with the prizes being:
- Signed Jets Jersey
- Signed Knights Jersey
There will also be donation tins as well as beyond blue wrist bands to purchase.

Kotara appreciates any support relating to this cause and we can't wait for a cracking day of football against our local rivals with alot to play for.
I'll re-post this on our Facebook page

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

Going into the final weekend my GF predictions
1st Grade Grand Final Victory
GS $2
Wallsend $2.25
Nelson Bay $8
Raymond Terrace $7.5
KS $100

ResGrade Grand Final Victory
Wallsend $2
Garden Suburb $2.75
KS $3.25
Nelson Bay $10
Morisett $250

[Nave]

Going into the final weekend my GF predictions
1st Grade Grand Final Victory
GS $2
Wallsend $2.25
Nelson Bay $8
Raymond Terrace $7.5
KS $100

ResGrade Grand Final Victory
Wallsend $2
Garden Suburb $2.75
KS $3.25
Nelson Bay $10
Morisett $250

Motown at $250, delicious odds

[ace22]

Going into the final weekend my GF predictions
1st Grade Grand Final Victory
GS $2
Wallsend $2.25
Nelson Bay $8
Raymond Terrace $7.5


KS $100

ResGrade Grand Final Victory
Wallsend $2
Garden Suburb $2.75
KS $3.25
Nelson Bay $10
Morisett $250


you going to take bets at these odds or what? and what ever happened to lumberjack. last time i viewed this forum terrace were underfeated and everyone was talking about him. did he stop playing or teams learn how to contain him? ..

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

you going to take bets at these odds or what? and what ever happened to lumberjack. last time i viewed this forum terrace were underfeated and everyone was talking about him. did he stop playing or teams learn how to contain him? ..
Yes, who are you going to punt on?
Les (lumberjack) is always giving his opponents headaches & will be a threat in the finals. Raymond Terrace has struggled in the second round with club depth
In comparison to Suburbs and Wallsend

[Premy]

you going to take bets at these odds or what? and what ever happened to lumberjack. last time i viewed this forum terrace were underfeated and everyone was talking about him. did he stop playing or teams learn how to contain him? ..

It's been awhile ace how's that fresh sea breeze going out there on the other side of the bridge?

[ace22]

It's been awhile ace how's that fresh sea breeze going out there on the other side of the bridge?

lifes alright football terrible. injuried all season got one game same as last time i tryed to play. 50 year old body in a 24 year old man!

[ace22]

Yes, who are you going to punt on?
Les (lumberjack) is always giving his opponents headaches & will be a threat in the finals. Raymond Terrace has struggled in the second round with club depth
In comparison to Suburbs and Wallsend

you've covered yourself preety well with those odds mate. I Think you would make money as a bookie ! . 'If' terrace could produce there best squad id say they would be the best value at $7.5

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

you've covered yourself preety well with those odds mate. I Think you would make money as a bookie ! . 'If' terrace could produce there best squad id say they would be the best value at $7.5
Yes 7.5 is very risky for the bookmaker, they are safer around the $5 mark with the team they have. I added the 2.5 due to KS still having a chance to get in there, how hot and cold Kahibah have played this season & the second round the Terrace have had.

[Green Eggs]

Kahibah Football Club are holding their annual Old Boys Day this weekend 25/8 vs Raymond Terrace. Any current or ex-players are encouraged to come along and partake in a great day.

3rds kick of at 11:30, Reserve grade 1:15 and 1st grade at 3:00

[gny]

Haha 7.5 isn't enough use are having a laugh, we've been useless this hole 2nd round, only performance worth considering was against the bay we probably should of won,

[gny]

Use got many numbers for the old boys day? I've herd there a few

[RANGER09]

Walls end, Suburbs, local rivals N.Bay, go Terrace! Kotara to round out top 5

Posted this back in May, looking pretty close to the mark!

[Eleganceisirrelevant]

Wallsend will be also holding there old boys day at the gardens on Sunday against Belmont!!! A massive day for the club as they can secure minor premierships in all three grades, something we have all worked super hard for and to be honest. I think we deserve!

Goodluck to all teams this weekend, except suburbs of course hehe.

[Ninja]

Wallsend will be also holding there old boys day at the gardens on Sunday against Belmont!!! A massive day for the club as they can secure minor premierships in all three grades, something we have all worked super hard for and to be honest. I think we deserve!

Goodluck to all teams this weekend, except suburbs of course hehe.

That's alright mate, don't need luck.

[Eleganceisirrelevant]

Thankyou for the input.

[amishpanda]

That's alright mate, don't need luck.

we need to set up video links with the crowds and score updates.
it could be very epl-esque.
we're even the right colours....only, this time i want the red team to win :P

[Premy]

If I'm not on the bench ill post Score updates Amish recon one of your lads could do the same? If we get Ranger and Nelson Bay Rd doing the same we could get a running commentary going.

[Bon]

If I'm not on the bench ill post Score updates Amish recon one of your lads could do the same? If we get Ranger and Nelson Bay Rd doing the same we could get a running commentary going.

Hahaha.. Brilliant idea!

[Dobbo]

If I'm not on the bench ill post Score updates Amish recon one of your lads could do the same? If we get Ranger and Nelson Bay Rd doing the same we could get a running commentary going.

Sounds great, I am sure one of us Wallsend people could do that

[Eleganceisirrelevant]

This sounds perfect!! Very epl bound with celebrations everywhere on the field for one team.
Always a grand final to win though.

[gny]

Hahaha ranger will be busy playing 1st grade fellas

[Premy]

Hahaha ranger will be busy playing 1st grade fellas

Maybe our new foz friend green eggs can help out?

[Bon]

Hahaha ranger will be busy playing 1st grade fellas

What about Drunken Ranger? hahaha

[NUGUNS]

Get me a computer with a capture card, a camera with HDMI output, a 4g stick, power for said computer and a few mics and I'll set something up.

[RANGER09]

What about Drunken Ranger? hahaha

I'm sure we can our drunken friend to update for us lol, I will have updates for the Suburbs / Kotara game coming our way via txt msg
Boys were telling me you scored a brace the other week Bon and were pushing hard for a hatty, good to see you back out there!

[Bon]

Boys were telling me you scored a brace the other week Bon and were pushing hard for a hatty, good to see you back out there!

That was from sweeper too........ in 3rd grade... :tongue:

[RANGER09]

If I'm not on the bench ill post Score updates Amish recon one of your lads could do the same? If we get Ranger and Nelson Bay Rd doing the same we could get a running commentary going.

With the Bay playing Bero on Saturday tell your misses you will take her up there for lunch then spend the arvo watching and sending love updates :grin:

[RANGER09]

With the Bay playing Bero on Saturday tell your misses you will take her up there for lunch then spend the arvo watching and sending love updates :grin:

Oops LIVE updates haha

[RANGER09]

That was from sweeper too........ in 3rd grade... :tongue:

Good stuff! Are you back in first grade this week? Or can't discuss team tactics on here before game :grin:

[Bon]

Good stuff! Are you back in first grade this week? Or can't discuss team tactics on here before game :grin:

Well I got to play back in 1sts last week against my old Mo-town.. It was an emotional day.. (Not to mention the large amount of sledging from the crowd or going up for a corner and having 4 different blokes trying to pants me at once.. hahaha)..
Who knows what will happen on Sunday, probably back to 3rd grade - and deservedly so.. :sigh:

[Guiltykeep]

Well I got to play back in 1sts last week against my old Mo-town.. It was an emotional day.. (Not to mention the large amount of sledging from the crowd or going up for a corner and having 4 different blokes trying to pants me at once.. hahaha)..
Who knows what will happen on Sunday, probably back to 3rd grade - and deservedly so.. :sigh:

And lets not forget when you said..
Lets go mo-town!! Ahah

[Bon]

And lets not forget when you said..
Lets go mo-town!! Ahah

I don't know what you are on about mate.. :banned:

[Beeen]

Get me a computer with a capture card, a camera with HDMI output, a 4g stick, power for said computer and a few mics and I'll set something up.

Ya don't ask for much do ya

[Ninja]

Get me a computer with a capture card, a camera with HDMI output, a 4g stick, power for said computer and a few mics and I'll set something up.
I've got a generator, computer with capture card and a few mics.

4g stick and hd camera anybody?

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

Nelson Bay vs Bero
1st
6-0
10v 8
1 red v 2 reds and gk down
Res
2-1
The Bero players well in today with a few playing 3 games

[Guiltykeep]

Was it your keeper ?

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

Bero gk down after playing ressie copped a knock after 60 mins in 1sts with 0 subs came off

[Drunken ranger]

Sorry wont be able to respond with live updates as ill be in the car park passed out after 3rds and ressies

[amishpanda]

Wallsend third grade won 4-1.

[Dobbo]

It was 5-1 Amish

[gny]

Tez 0 kahibah 3 in 3rd grade

[amishpanda]

Woooo! Win win win!

[Dobbo]

Wallsend V Belmont ressies
Wallsend 4-0

[Dobbo]

Wallsend V Belmont first grade
2-0 Wallsend after 5 minutes

[Premy]

Kotara V Suburb
3rds- 0-0
Res- 1-1
1st- 0-1
30 gone suburb just score

[Dobbo]

Wallsend V Belmont first grade
4-0 Wallsend

[Premy]

Can't confirm but I've heard terrace are up 2-1

[gny]

3-1 tez half time

[Premy]

H/T
Kotara 0-1 Suburb

[Dobbo]

Wallsend V Belmont first grade
4-0 Wallsend half time

[Premy]

1-1

[Premy]

1-2

[Premy]

1-3

[Dobbo]

Wallsend V Belmont first grade
8-0 Wallsend

That give Wallsend 200 goals for the season

[sammydog]

1-3

To the kingfishers?

[Dobbo]

Wallsend V Belmont first grade
10-0 Wallsend

[gny]

Kahibah v terrace
3rds 3-0 kahibah
Res 2-0 kahibah
1st 7-2 terrace,
Great day at kahibah besides a brain explosion from our striker bobby, crowd gave him a gob full decided to run up in the crowd (nothing happen) straight red when we were up 5-1, other than that good hard game, atmosphere was good from the old boys

[RANGER09]

3-1 tez half time

You done well to come off at half time and post this :grin:

[gny]

Well done to wallsend and suburbs 2 good teams with great depth huge effort ,
Now we know the top 4
Wallsend
Burbs
Bay
Tez
What's everyone's predictions?

[hawk]

Kahibah v terrace
3rds 3-0 kahibah
Res 2-0 kahibah
1st 7-2 terrace,
Great day at kahibah besides a brain explosion from our striker bobby, crowd gave him a gob full decided to run up in the crowd (nothing happen) straight red when we were up 5-1, other than that good hard game, atmosphere was good from the old boys

Heard Kahiba was having influx of new players next year and gunning for NBN. any truth?

[RANGER09]

Heard Kahiba was having influx of new players next year and gunning for NBN. any truth?

With the coaching staff they have lined up for next season, surely they will have players signed up already and attract more quality players, good luck to them if they can. Don't you have to win your way up there first or is it up for application?

[Eleganceisirrelevant]

Yessssssssssss ninja!!!!

[RANGER09]

Well done to Wallsend minors in all 3 grades, too good this season!

[Dobbo]

Thanks Ranger09 been a great season

[RANGER09]

Thanks Ranger09 been a great season

See ya's next weekend, should be good couple of games leading into the GF, Suburbs vs Bay will be great to watch as well !

[RANGER09]

Have the Suns snuck into 5th spot today?

[Playitonthedeck]

Congratulations to wallsend well deserved for a fantastic club enjoy it boys

[Premy]

Congrats to Amish and the boys at the Gardens strong all year and deserve to be where they are. Finals football anything can happen all the best to everyone involved.

[Premy]

Heard Kahiba was having influx of new players next year and gunning for NBN. any truth?

Seasons not even over and were talking about next year love it. They need big changes to personal if their going to push for the top 4 next year lets be honest thier some way of the top teams this year 7-2 proves that. If memory serves me correct Kahibah had a good crack at promotion from the old ID1 comp to the then 2hd comp about 6-7 years ago with big money coming from the Leagues club but it never eventuated, wonder where the money is coming from now?

[Premy]

Saturday 31/08/13 @ Raymond Terrace
3rds- Kahibah V Wallsend
Res- Nelson Bay V Wallsend
1st- Raymond Terrace V Wallsend

Sunday 01/09/13 @ Nelson Bay
3rds- Suburb V Kotara
Res- Kotara V Suburb
1st- Nelson Bay V Suburb

Saturday 07/09/13 @ Garden Suburb
3rd- Kotara V Suburb
Res- Suburb V Kotara
1st- Suburb V Nelson Bay

Sunday 08/09/13
3rd- Walsend V Kahibah
Res- Wallsend V Nelson Bay
1st- Wallsend V Raymond Terrace

Saturday 14/09/13 @ Arturh Eden
Grand Final

Is this Correct???

[gny]

That year terrace were minor premiers in 1sts ressies and finished 5th in 3rds.
Ressies failed in the finals and 1sts pumped kahibah 6-0 in the gf us terrace pushed hard with kahibah to go up but were both shut down

[RANGER09]

Saturday 31/08/13 @ Raymond Terrace
3rds- Kahibah V Wallsend
Res- Nelson Bay V Wallsend
1st- Raymond Terrace V Wallsend

Sunday 01/09/13 @ Nelson Bay
3rds- Suburb V Kotara
Res- Kotara V Suburb
1st- Nelson Bay V Suburb

Saturday 07/09/13 @ Garden Suburb
3rd- Kotara V Suburb
Res- Suburb V Kotara
1st- Suburb V Nelson Bay

Sunday 08/09/13
3rd- Walsend V Kahibah
Res- Wallsend V Nelson Bay
1st- Wallsend V Raymond Terrace

Saturday 14/09/13 @ Arturh Eden
Grand Final

Is this Correct???

Works out well for Wallsend, Suburbs and Kotara so they don't travel both days in different grades!
Well done to all teams that made the finals this season and good luck!

[Ninja]

yessssssssssss ninja!!!!
waht?

[Premy]

Works out well for Wallsend, Suburbs and Kotara so they don't travel both days in different grades!
Well done to all teams that made the finals this season and good luck!

Terrace and Kahibah too with all their grades at the same venue.:tongue:

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

2 GS bus trips in 1 year. Any Epl scarf preferences for our next raffle? Will have to talk to the big wigs running the joint. How much beer will we need to cater for the event?

[Premy]

2 GS bus trips in 1 year. Any Epl scarf preferences for our next raffle

No bus trip next week unfortunately... 2 next year but with you boys and Mussy... Should still be a good day on the bar with us and Kotara I'm sure they'll have plenty numbers too.

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

How about your 3rd grade team playing the away leg @ home couldn't get more of an advantage

[Premy]

Haha yeah we we're talking bout that today Suns had that happen to them last year. Terrace is close to a home game for your reserve grade.

[Nou Camp]

Morisset vs suns
1sts 1-3 suns
Res 0-2 suns
3rds 2-2
Good luck to everyone playing finals football, enjoy your days

[Eleganceisirrelevant]

Thankyou heaps lads! Very hard fought in the end, thankyou to all teams this year. Has been insanely competitive and the standard of this competition now is through the roof!! GOODLUCK for finals.

[newyjet]

great yr for wallsend, shat the club championship in congratulations
pretty crazy how close suburbs came again this yr I wonder if they will keep there players for next yr???if so you should sure give it another good crack for promotion, good luck for the finals.
bay did a lot better then last yr (2nd from bottom) well done good luck in the finals gonna have to make the home game count.
terrace started like a house on fire the depth showed toward the end of the season, lumberjack will need to score a few and the defence will need to be rock solid to beat wallsend.

[amishpanda]

Congrats to Amish and the boys at the Gardens strong all year and deserve to be where they are. Finals football anything can happen all the best to everyone involved.

Cheers mate!
Being a player that has played in higher grades (as many others in the competition have also), I did not expect the comp to be as quality as it was this year. Every game was a mission to get through (though I could just be getting old) and every point took a deal of winning. Full credit to all teams, who honestly wouldnt be out of place in ZPL. Hell the top 6 teams would be competitive in NEWFM.

Hopefully Northern/Newcastle football sort their shit and make some changes to the competitions, placing teams where they deserve to be.

Goodluck in semis all! Nothing against Bay and Terrace - two top teams with good quality - but I am dearly hoping for a Suburb/Wallsend GF so that we can sort this shit once and for all, eh? With one win apiece, one point and a couple of goals between us; a GF matchup would be a dream.

Edit: not much was said about our game yesterday against BelTing.
The scoreline seemed a bit ridiculous, but credit to the lads; as the club seemed pretty under done with numbers. I did notice one player feature in all three grades (albeit once a as goalkeeper), so its not really a reflection of the competition this season. Tingira challenged us in the first leg. The wheels just seemed to have fallen off in the final rounds.

[amishpanda]

pretty crazy how close suburbs came again this yr I wonder if they will keep there players for next yr???if so you should sure give it another good crack for promotion, good luck for the finals.

A good bunch of lads, playing with mates.
They will not only keep players, but add.

Kahibah can recruit and spend as much as they please next season. Its hard to beat a bunch of mates playing for each other. Each team in the top four proved that this year.

[gny]

So is anyone giving terrace or bay a chance? Considering terrace has beat them both

[Stevieg]

So is anyone giving terrace or bay a chance? Considering terrace has beat them both
Every team should not be taken lightly in the semis , can anyone tell us how many goals les got ? I'm presuming he would be leading goal scorer in the comp , our highest player at Wallsend is 15 goals

[gny]

Just spoke to lez he scored a disappointing 32 goals in 18 games haha

[Drunken ranger]

I think he had that many before the turn

[Ninja]

I don't think Amish was writing off Terrace or Bay at all. EDIT: Meaning I think he wants to sort us out. Best of luck to him ;)
Bay pushed us hard out in both rounds, 3-0 was flattering for us and the second game was decided at 3-2 in the last 10 even with players out.
Terrace are always hard to pick, different style to the other three, while I thought we outplayed them both games, they are capable of scoring goals at any time which showed in both games. Can't really knock their style if they are scoring goals.

I can't think of a more competitive top 4, Kotara and Suns have their days but everyone was talking about these four clubs from the start for a reason. Every one of these Semis is a grudge match of sorts and the grand final is going to be a cracker.

On the final round:
Certainly didn't hurt as much coming 2nd by a point this year.

[Stevieg]

Just spoke to lez he scored a disappointing 32 goals in 18 games haha

Lol is that all ,great talent and deservedly so the Golden Boot for this comp

[hawk]

Suburbs' miss top spot by a point 2 years running. dare i say it..............................next yr 4 sure

[C'mon man]

yeah well done to all the top four this year, wallsend well deserved you guys have been quality through all grades good luck.
from a Kotara perspective disappointing cos I believe our side is strong and hopefully next year we come back stronger...

our attention goes to our other grades now which I think we can go well......

how good is finals football!!!!

[Premy]

Suburbs' miss top spot by a point 2 years running. dare i say it..............................next yr 4 sure

Not far of Warnersbay and Morisset the 2 years before them either. As Ninja stated earlier it doesn't hurt as much this year last year we threw it away.

[Stevieg]

Club Championship - Suburbs

1st Grade -
1- Suburbs
2- Kotara
3- Kahibah
4-Suns
5- Wallsend (IF they actually keep there trialling players 6th or 7th if not)
6- Terrace
7- Belmont
8- Nelson Bay/Bero
10- Morisset
Looking back at the best and worst predictions , by far this is the worst , not Even close

[gny]

Can anyone see any upsets happening in the semis?

[gny]

Sporting pulse has semi finals as 1v2 and 3v4 can anyone confirm?

[Guiltykeep]

So like a major n minor semi??

[RANGER09]

So like a major n minor semi??

Back to the good old days of Major & Minor semis hey?

[RANGER09]

Will create alot of discussion across all Zone leagues to:sigh:day would be good if we all found out before it was posted on S.P

[amishpanda]

I don't think Amish was writing off Terrace or Bay at all. EDIT: Meaning I think he wants to sort us out. Best of luck to him ;)

Right on mate. Though it was more just an expression of my desire to see who would triumph on the day, on the biggest of days.

There was some talk of 'upsets' in the semis. There are no 'upsets' per se; the top four are too close.

[Ninja]

Will create alot of discussion across all Zone leagues to:sigh:day would be good if we all found out before it was posted on S.P
Don't be silly, that would be thinking.

[Premy]

There was some talk of 'upsets' in the semis. There are no 'upsets' per se; the top four are too close.
This whoever wins deserves to go threw, no upset all 4 clubs are evenly matched

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Lads - please disregard sporting pulse with the major/minor semi final scenario. The semi final format is 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 as per the Excel file of the draw all clubs previously received. The website has made a mistake as automatically reverts to past finals formats. Russell Henry is doing his best to have this rectified. Cheers.

[RANGER09]

Lads - please disregard sporting pulse with the major/minor semi final scenario. The semi final format is 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 as per the Excel file of the draw all clubs previously received. The website has made a mistake as automatically reverts to past finals formats. Russell Henry is doing his best to have this rectified. Cheers.

Bugger - i like the old way:tongue:

[amishpanda]

Bugger - i like the old way:tongue:

'Just didn't want to play against the mighty red devils' - is all im hearing :sparring:

[Bon]

Hahaha I've really enjoyed lurking in this thread over the last few days.. Great to see that everyone is getting along and having a good time (compared to some of the shit-slinging that has gone on in other ZPL grades, haha)

Big congratulations to Wallsend (in all three grades) on an immense season, we were hoping for you to stumble against Belmont but it just didnt happen.. :sigh:
(I hope Chrissy slows down a bit on his bike riding and will be able to relax again in a few weeks time, hahaha)

Looking forward to some big weeks coming up, gotta love finals football..

[RANGER09]

'Just didn't want to play against the mighty red devils' - is all im hearing :sparring:

:) Could have saved that for the GF, Now we will just have to knock you guys out of the finals!:tongue:

[Drunken ranger]

Terrace rangers to compete against the heavyweights and a upset coming I can smell it

[hawk]

This whoever wins deserves to go threw, no upset all 4 clubs are evenly matched

terrace beating Wallsend would be some sort of an upset, 30 goals diff. Not saying they cant do it though.

[Drunken ranger]

How many teams took max points away in first grade at the gardens this year ????

[RANGER09]

Having played my majority of senior football with the Terrace and Medowie and played in plenty of local derby's against the Bay I have never played a finals match as a local derby, if they did have the 3v4 finals format this weekend it would be the first one and what a match it would have been! Both games drawn this season, oh well will have to wait 3 weeks and have the local derby as the GF! :popcorn:

[Gary]

Terrace & the suns took max points at the gardens this year drunken ranger,suns played a lot better than wallsend on the day and got the points they deserved,the terrace loss was tough to watch as wallsend dominated then scored an own goal at the death..

[gny]

They day at the gardens for terrace yeah use dominated but only had 2 maybe 3 chances everything else were shots from well outside the 18

[amishpanda]

yeah - options in the attacking third were poor.

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

It's been a successful year for both Port Stephens Football Clubs
But no mention in the Examiner they only have 1 page reports of unlucky defeated Rugby teams in their 1 page sport columns

[Drunken ranger]

Hiratio u are right when it comes to press for both our clubs but we have been far from successful as a club we knew we would be doing it tough in lower grades and it was proven but our first grade had a stellar opening 9 games then started to drop but its finals time and the boys will be fired up for 2 big games against wallsend then hopefully a grand final appearance and maybe more

[Ninja]

Yeah that's unfortunate :/

We got a 2 page spread in the Garden Suburb Times

[gny]

Is it just me or is everyone else pumped for the semis?
Also should be a good crowd with us spreading the word wallsend having 3 teams there and hopefully other teams will hang around

[Bon]

Is it just me or is everyone else pumped for the semis?
Also should be a good crowd with us spreading the word wallsend having 3 teams there and hopefully other teams will hang around

Its on Saturday out at Raymo, isn't it?
I think a group of us Gardo boys will be coming out to watch and heckle, ahem, I mean support.. :grin:

[Drunken ranger]

Good work Bon more the merrier bar will be open and beers n bourbons will be flowing

[RANGER09]

Good work Bon more the merrier bar will be open and beers n bourbons will be flowing

Just a reminder for all players and supporters heading up to King park this Saturday, We do have a liquor license so no BYO. As Drunken states above their will be plenty of beer available and even some wine for the Ladies I believe. BBQ will be on along with the normal goods from our canteen

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

What pitch will the game be on?

[RANGER09]

What pitch will the game be on?

Games will be on Bill Bobbins oval closest to the bridge.

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

1st Leg @ Terrace
3rd Kahibah v Wallsend
1-2
Res Nelson Bay v Wallsend
1-1
1st Raymond Terrace v Wallsend
2-3

[C'mon man]

Lets have some match reports for all grades.....

[NUGUNS]

Some important away goals for Wallsend I see.

[a-gunners]

Good game today don't think either team played to the full potential. Makes for an interesting 2nd leg.well done wallsend good bunch of blokes cya next weekend.

[gny]

Terrace v wallsend
Off the kick off lez ran through 6 blokes wallsend keeper pulled off a fair save, after that wallsend had the better of play got a lucky goal Bloke that scored it didn't even really wanna celebrate haha, after that terrace had the better of play stealing 2 before half time, after halftime wallsend had the better of play wide man beat 2 of our defenders rather easily before slotting, 3rd goal a well taken finish, terrace had a chance to make it 3-3 but keeper touched it over the bar, momentum was a big thing yesterday, good game to be apart of hard but played in good spirit. We get bobby and nick humble back next week so we will be giving this a huge crack at wallsend

[amishpanda]

Haha. We had a good laugh about the kick off after the game. It went along the lines of:
Ok game time, oh wow, oh god, oh god, oh crap, shit shit!, oh FU-oh thank god.

[gny]

Hahaha Amish, herd a few guys screaming just hold run with him hahaha

[amishpanda]

Not a good time.

[gny]

What'd you think of the game?

[amishpanda]

Honestly, we played poorly. Made things very hard for ourselves.
Lumberjack threatened as usual, and we were far too lose in midfield for my liking. In saying that, your lads in the centre were a world better than a month ago.
In the top third we were abysmal again; squandered a couple of good chances, and a bunch of half chances. Will look to be more ruthless this weekend and convert more into goals.

Reds really took the game in the second half. A 'shots on target' counter would show that we had the better run. We just need to work on the finals 2 passes/decisions in the top third.

[Guiltykeep]

3rs burbs 2-4 kotara
Res kotara 0-3 burbs
1st bay 1-3 burbs

[Premy]

3rds Suburb 2-4 Kotara
Res Kotara 0-3 Suburb
1st Nelson Bay 1-3 Suburb

1st Grade
Nelson Bay scored early in the game first 5mins with a well taken shot after pinching the ball high in the Suburb half. From their the rest of the 1st half was a scrapy game some loose challenges were thrown around but all in all Nelson Bay were good for the lead with Suburb rarely threatening Bays goal with both teams making few chances.
2nd Half different story Suburb came out and started playing some really good football although Bay sat really deep and let them play which in the end was Bays down fall they were happy to sit deep and give Suburb the lions share of possession often having 11 men behind the ball and they held out until about 10 to go when threw some good build up play Suburb got their 1st after a low cross was turn in. From there spaces started showing in Bays defense, something expected from chasing shadows for 30mins the 2nd goal came from a goal mouth scramble with bay failing to clear and a nice finish from Suburb. 3rd goal was sheer class Bay defense continuing to dive in and getting punished for it with a good calm finish sending the traveling crowd home very happy and setting Bay a huge task at the Nest next weekend.

[Hiratio_Hufnagel]

Right on the money. The controversial part of the game was when the suburbs player should have been sent for a bad challenge on a bay player when he was on a yellow. But yes Suburbs were Class and will be quite the challenge keeping a clean sheet next week to advance through

[RANGER09]

Right on the money. The controversial part of the game was when the suburbs player should have been sent for a bad challenge on a bay player when he was on a yellow. But yes Suburbs were Class and will be quite the challenge keeping a clean sheet next week to advance through

You guys can feel a bit hard done by, it took a few challenges before the yellow card even made an appearance. Is always going to be hard to give a second yellow in a finals match unless its clear cut. Our game yesterday could have had a few yellows shown but was glued in the refs pocket :). 1st half you held your own today and looked to frustrate Suburbs, second half you seemed to run out of attacking options and a bit of steam. An Injury to your sweeper and a positional change saw the match swing in Suburbs favour. Well done to Suburbs for not panicing and playing for the full 90, fitness showed today and payed off. 3 goals in the last ten minutes. Good luck next week for both sides.

[C'mon man]

for semi final football I was disappointed with the refs at the Bay for ALL grades we should have better considering these are the most important of the year....!!!

[Premy]

for semi final football I was disappointed with the refs at the Bay for ALL grades we should have better considering these are the most important of the year....!!!
If your referring to the penalty claim in Reserve grade I was 3 feet from it the striker was on his way down before the keeper got near him was a good call from the ref and done well to ignore the heckles, he made some bad calls but made bad calls for both teams.

[C'mon man]

well majority of your team didn't think the same....anyway your keeper stayed on and made some big saves...

[ha'way the lads]

The best way to describe the lower grade refs is incompetent. Bewildering how they were given semis considering the amount of zone league games on today. Way too many non-decisions. Incident occurs, look towards linesman, he shrugs shoulders, neither have a clue and wave play on.

[Nelson Bay Road]

You guys can feel a bit hard done by, it took a few challenges before the yellow card even made an appearance. Is always going to be hard to give a second yellow in a finals match unless its clear cut. Our game yesterday could have had a few yellows shown but was glued in the refs pocket :). 1st half you held your own today and looked to frustrate Suburbs, second half you seemed to run out of attacking options and a bit of steam. An Injury to your sweeper and a positional change saw the match swing in Suburbs favour. Well done to Suburbs for not panicing and playing for the full 90, fitness showed today and payed off. 3 goals in the last ten minutes. Good luck next week for both sides.

the no. 20 for suburbs shopuld of been booked for the challenge in the second half and received his marching orders for mine after been booked in the first half.. was the worst challenge in the match (not saying it was malicious or anything just in the context of every other challenge in the fixture) and got nothing.. i wonder if he wasnt on a yellow already if the ref would of produced a card??

big task for us next week but we wont be going down without a fight, the last 10 minutes was the difference yesterday

[Premy]

Today's results from Garden Suburb
3rds Kotara 3-0 Suburb
Res Suburb 2-0 Kotara
1st Suburb 1-1 Nelson Bay

[RANGER09]

Today's results from Garden Suburb
3rds Kotara 3-0 Suburb
Res Suburb 2-0 Kotara
1st Suburb 1-1 Nelson Bay

Any cards today for Suburbs to worry about?

[Bon]

Any cards today for Suburbs to worry about?

Only one yellow for one of our boys in the game, didn't matter cause he didn't get one the week before..
Looking forward to seeing who we will be playing in a week!!!

[Guiltykeep]

1st wallsend vs burbs
Res wallsend vs burbs
3rds kotara vs kahibah
Should be a great day next Saturday!!

[Beppe]

No real surprises with the gf fixtures, best teams in each grade made it except for kahibah upsetting wallsend. Kahibah took advantage of a poor performance from wallsend. Should be a cracking day

[Nelson Bay Road]

Big effort from the bay on Saturday against suburbs.. down to 10 men after keeper was sent of 20 minutes into the game, reserve keeper saved pen..
the last 10 minutes of the first leg killed us in the end!!

What was score in terrace v wallsend yesterday?

[RANGER09]

Big effort from the bay on Saturday against suburbs.. down to 10 men after keeper was sent of 20 minutes into the game, reserve keeper saved pen..
the last 10 minutes of the first leg killed us in the end!!

What was score in terrace v wallsend yesterday?

2-1, we lead most of the game after getting an early goal, was a typical finals match with a lot of hard challenges throughout the game. We gave away a penalty with 20 to go, IMO was not a penalty, any hoo was given. A lot of relief on the Wallsend boys faces. They scored again with 5 to go through scrappy work in the box.
Sets up for a good GF next week with Suburbs.

[Premy]

Big effort from the bay on Saturday against suburbs.. down to 10 men after keeper was sent of 20 minutes into the game, reserve keeper saved pen..
the last 10 minutes of the first leg killed us in the end!!

What was score in terrace v wallsend yesterday?
The penalty wasn't saved it missed the target. 2nd half we weren't great but with a few people in card trouble we made some changes to look after them. Full credit to Nelson Bay for fighting all the way.

[leftrightout]

The penalty wasn't saved it missed the target. 2nd half we weren't great but with a few people in card trouble we made some changes to look after them. Full credit to Nelson Bay for fighting all the way.

Come on premy, your only allowed 3 subs and your club has huge depth. I don't believe changing players due to cards could effect suburbs performance too much. Haha

[amishpanda]

2-1, we lead most of the game after getting an early goal, was a typical finals match with a lot of hard challenges throughout the game. We gave away a penalty with 20 to go, IMO was not a penalty, any hoo was given. A lot of relief on the Wallsend boys faces. They scored again with 5 to go through scrappy work in the box.
Sets up for a good GF next week with Suburbs.

Wasn't a penalty? You're 'avin a laff.
Did he get the ball at all? Was he close? Nope
Did he impede the player from moving past him? In which case our bloke is in a clear position to score? He sure does.

If you miss the player, you have to get out of his way or concede the FK.

[gny]

I was the lucky keeper at that stage it was a clear penalty ranger09 sad to say, the only reason it wasn't a second yellow is cause the wallsend player wouldn't of got to the ball it was going out huge touch

[amishpanda]

I wasn't in a position to see if it was going out, so I'll take your word for it.
I was facing the other way screaming for the ref to give it haha.

[gny]

Well I didn't complain about it's think our sweeper was the only guy to complain about it so that tells a story haha

[amishpanda]

Also, if you're the keeper gny, funniest part of the moment was at your expense haha (sorry to bring it up).
When you thought the ballboy was one of our players, and that we had two standing on a corner in the second half. You were going off your tree! Haha. Everyone else was confused.

[gny]

Had a quick glance and I thought **** as usual no one has looked at short corner but wasn't to be haha,
God I hate soccer leading 1-0 needing 1 goal than it all gets thrown taken away haha

[RANGER09]

Wasn't a penalty? You're 'avin a laff.
Did he get the ball at all? Was he close? Nope
Did he impede the player from moving past him? In which case our bloke is in a clear position to score? He sure does.

If you miss the player, you have to get out of his way or concede the FK.

From where I was standing our player looked to have planted himself and your player ran into him, if it had been another one of our players the ref may have had second thoughts about blowing a pen, however seeing as how this player had fouled numorus times throughout the game the ref had no hesitation in giving it.
Will get different opinions depending on where you are on the field, was disapointing none the less.
I don't think I have played in a team before where so many penalties have been given away In a season along with players sent off, was a very up and down season, but good effort from our boys to gain promotion from ZL2 and make the semis this year. In the end not far off getting into the GF.

[RANGER09]

Also, if you're the keeper gny, funniest part of the moment was at your expense haha (sorry to bring it up).
When you thought the ballboy was one of our players, and that we had two standing on a corner in the second half. You were going off your tree! Haha. Everyone else was confused.

Yes, had me looking for the extra man :rolleyes:

[RANGER09]

Amish how did your team pull up? Surface was pretty hard and a pretty physical game was played, I have pulled up sore, sort of glad I don't have to play this weekend as may not have been right to play any way. Was wondering how other people have faired after the game?

[gny]

9 reds and something like 7 pens hahaha

[gny]

That's 1st grade lol

[RANGER09]

9 reds and something like 7 pens hahaha

If we had to go to shoot out I would back you to save a few after all the practice you had this year :grin:

[gny]

Couldn't pick the one on the weekend :(

[amishpanda]

If the suburbs guys are watching and listening. We're fine! Rearing to go! Be afraid! Be very afraid!

Seriously? Struggling. A couple of hard games against tough opposition really takes it out of you. No excuses though. We'll pep up.

[Eleganceisirrelevant]

Thank god this is back!!!!

GF TIME and we are pretty pumped and ready to go, all though we were having a lot of fun and games at training tonight as everyone can barely get passed a jog ranger!! Haha.

Thanks for the season though lads, all top lads

[amishpanda]

Speak for yourself. That warmup was my top speed. And that was an exaggerated power walk.

[Nelson Bay Road]

What happened to the pitch there at Wallsend??

start of the season it was in good order and plenty of people fapping on here about how good it is..
I had a walk on it before our reserves played and it was rock hard

[gny]

I didn't think it was that bad? One of the better ones in our comp haha

[Ninja]

Nelson bay field probably retained it's 'goodness' the best over the year in my opinion.

I know gardo poured a new slab midway through the season.

Wallsend only grouted.

[gny]

We were lucky to get on suburbs pretty early on in the year. It had a decent grass coverage at the time,
Bay need our surface at terrace and we need there viewing area haha

[Stevieg]

What happened to the pitch there at Wallsend??

start of the season it was in good order and plenty of people fapping on here about how good it is..
I had a walk on it before our reserves played and it was rock hard

The pitch in the last few weeks has hardened up some , probably due to the driest winter on record which hasn't helped , the tide does come into play as well so we need to be careful not too overwater it , probably one area we didn't give too much attention unfortunately , it was watered the week before but with the dry winds it didn't help , Raymond terraces pitch by far is the bench mark , personally viewing areas don't come into play on where the pitch rates :)

[amishpanda]

Nelson bay field probably retained it's 'goodness' the best over the year in my opinion.



Say Ninj, what units is 'goodness' measured in?

[NUGUNS]

Say Ninj, what units is 'goodness' measured in?

I believe it is based on 10s and measured in gns (Goodness)

[Ninja]

Say Ninj, what units is 'goodness' measured in?

Nuguns says it true, it ventures away from the imperial system and it's Si Unit is Gns.
However, different from most units in the metric system, it's all relative to an original state.

If I was to refer to the three fields mentioned in my previous post, all three would start with 1Gns.
As the season has progressed to this point, I would rate the three as follows:

Nelson Bay: 800mGns
Wallsend: 650mGns
Gardo: 89μGns

Once the season has finished the measurement is reset to 1Gns and the rating becomes higher as the field improves, resets for the new season etc.

[hawk]

ZL1 gf's
1st Wallsend 3-1 Surbz.
res Surbz on pens
3rd kotara 3-1 kahiba

ground had fair bit of goodness

[ForeverRed]

Surely you jest, the bumpiest pitch I have ever seen, go the burbs, good job gal

[amishpanda]

Nuguns says it true, it ventures away from the imperial system and it's Si Unit is Gns.
However, different from most units in the metric system, it's all relative to an original state.

If I was to refer to the three fields mentioned in my previous post, all three would start with 1Gns.
As the season has progressed to this point, I would rate the three as follows:

Nelson Bay: 800mGns
Wallsend: 650mGns
Gardo: 89μGns

Once the season has finished the measurement is reset to 1Gns and the rating becomes higher as the field improves, resets for the new season etc.

Geez, difficult to get your head around, when my line of work has me usually dealing with 'metric ****tonnes.'

I guess it also allows for grounds to be compared at any time, if you create an updated, standardized register of field condition at the resetting of the periods. They would only have to be updated twice a year.

Example: Three grounds stated above have an initial rating of 7, 8 and 6 - respectively (out of 10 say).
At seasons end, we apply the Gns factor to compare the grounds current state, giving us the modified rating of 5.6, 5.2 and 0.00534.

We should look into this.

[Ninja]

Geez, difficult to get your head around, when my line of work has me usually dealing with 'metric ****tonnes.'

I guess it also allows for grounds to be compared at any time, if you create an updated, standardized register of field condition at the resetting of the periods. They would only have to be updated twice a year.

Example: Three grounds stated above have an initial rating of 7, 8 and 6 - respectively (out of 10 say).
At seasons end, we apply the Gns factor to compare the grounds current state, giving us the modified rating of 5.6, 5.2 and 0.00534.

We should look into this.

Precisely dude. I was thinking about this when I was partaking in my pregame dump yesterday.

We should look into what an optimal fields conditions would be, with soil humidity, grass properties, size, capacity to block the afternoon sun etc. Then work out, relative to each of those values, how positive and negative variations effect the initial rating, then the how variations, as the season progresses, effects the goodness ratio.

Maybe I should have thought about the game instead...

[Swifts]

pre-game dumps are the best dumps.

[darthmuller]

Just want to say thanks to Sean Clerke for the elbow to the face on Saturday, it really gave me the edge and I believe was the turning point in the game. Cheers.
Oh and p.s. I now have an addiction to codeine :) I'll send you the bill later

[amishpanda]

I now have an addiction to codeine :) I'll send you the bill later

I believe that would have been post-silly-sunday drinking pain, that would have given you the addiction.

[Premy]

Now that most clubs have started there pre-season how is everyone looking?
I'll start it off with my predictions shall I

I don't know much about the new clubs other than what I read on here last year so ill leave them out of mine

1st Suburb- strong last year and we're confident of another good year
2nd Wallsend- talented bunch of players last year many of them playing together for the first time should do better next year
3rd Kotara- strong finish to the season and if they don't get banked up with wash-outs will be right in the mix for the premiership
4th Suns- new coach but always a tough opponent
5th Bay- look like they lacked a little depth last year but they had a young squad and should improve
6th kahiba- had some good individuals that made sure they were never easy beat should be strong might surprise a few
7th Bero- pretty ordinary last year but they always showed a never give up attitude

As Barnsley showed last year with a few good additions there's not much difference between divisions so the new clubs might impress.

Good luck to everyone and all the best for a new season I'm pumped see use around
Obviously I left Morisset, Belmont and Terrace out of my predictions and Nelson Bay improved more then I thought they would (although I did say they would improve). Ill give myself a pat on the back I did "alright", thanks for a top year everyone Congratulations to Wallsend and Kotara 3rd grade. See you all next year

[gny]

No promotion

[C'mon man]

so is m/brook coming up?

And warners bay coming down?

[TXK]

so is m/brook coming up?

And warners bay coming down?

Can confirm the Muswellbrook are making the step up.

[Premy]

Raymond Terrace????

[supa]

Raymond Terrace????

has to be depth.. big call from the club after a very successful year in first grade

[Premy]

Not good to hear, good bunch of blokes wish them all the best.

[namwob99]

Raymond Terrace????
Hearing Kahibah will be decent!!

[Premy]

Hearing Kahibah will be decent!!

I've heard they are struggling to get players myself. I've heard Wallsend have picked up some quality although this division needs not worry about them.

[namwob99]

I've heard they are struggling to get players myself. I've heard Wallsend have picked up some quality although this division needs not worry about them.
Oh I'm hearing Terrace's stars have gone there. Just rumours of course.

[RANGER09]

Oh I'm hearing Terrace's stars have gone there. Just rumours of course.

We had confirmation at our presentation they wont be back next year, not sure if it is Kahibah that has recruited these guys but thst was the rumour going around.
Bring on preseason, starting to get bored

[Bon]

We had confirmation at our presentation they wont be back next year, not sure if it is Kahibah that has recruited these guys but thst was the rumour going around.
Bring on preseason, starting to get bored

Rumour that I've heard is that they have gone to Wallsend, along with one (or maybe more) of other notable players from the top few sides..
I might have heard it from the same source as Premy though, haha

[pv4]

Rumour that I've heard is that they have gone to Wallsend, along with one (or maybe more) of other notable players from the top few sides..
I might have heard it from the same source as Premy though, haha

Did I correctly hear a rumour that Mo-town are experiencing a return of a bundle of players too?

[Bon]

Did I correctly hear a rumour that Mo-town are experiencing a return of a bundle of players too?

A lot of change going on over at Mo-town at the moment.. New senior president, currently interviewing for a new head coach..
I don't know much about a return of a bundle of players though.. As with all pre-season talk, I'll believe it when I see it signed on the dotted line.. hahaha

[namwob99]

Rumour that I've heard is that they have gone to Wallsend, along with one (or maybe more) of other notable players from the top few sides..
I might have heard it from the same source as Premy though, haha
I retract my last statement. Wallsend it is.

[supa]

surely it's not too early for trials? :lol: stupid off-season... :pissup:

[gny]

anyone know which raymond terrace players have gone to wallsend?

[ForeverRed]

anyone know which raymond terrace players have gone to wallsend?

I know the striker has gone

[gny]

Jesmond and mussy coming up?

[pv4]

Jesmond and mussy coming up?

Jesmond yes. Mussy maybe

[Guiltykeep]

anyone know which raymond terrace players have gone to wallsend?

Have heard both lez n bobby both gone there?

[Nelson Bay Road]

Jesmond and mussy coming up?

from the draft draw i have seen jesmond and mussy up..terrace and morisset down

warners bay back into the comp with wallsend going up...

[Roger]

from the draft draw i have seen jesmond and mussy up..terrace and morisset down

warners bay back into the comp with wallsend going up...

What's happened with the terrace?? Why did they go down??

[Bulldogs 1962]

What's happened with the terrace?? Why did they go down??

Wallsend has bought some of there squad, so they can't get the numbers

[RANGER09]

anyone know which raymond terrace players have gone to wallsend?

So is it gny next season or gnb or rnw?

[gny]

Raymond terrace will be fine without possibly myself or these players that have left, I'm well aware of what is happening at the club and if all goes to plan they will have the right coach and the best possible players, they will push for promotion back to id1s this upcoming season

[Stevieg]

I don't believe Wallsend bought them, only 2 have gone their which doesn't cause a squad to lose a entire team, they left due to unfortunately lack of numbers , they struggled this year fielding all 3grades and many games I believe many players doubled up , including a few forfeits throughout the year for 3rds , maybe someone from the terrace can clarify , as I'm not 100% sure , either way wish all the best for the terrace in upcoming year , a good club to play against and good ground and finally a club where change rooms are bigger than you average sunroom

[gny]

We never forfeited a game I don't think, although through the year reserve grade players double up most weeks, the guys terrace has lost are key players when nominations were put it raymond terrace had few players so the went down to id2s, but have since picked up a new coach that will bring a lot of quality players

[RANGER09]

No forfeits by us in 3rds last season, only had one against us by Morriset early in the season. I dont rememeber ever forfeiting a game always guys ready to double up when required.
Good thing about having younger guys in the squad that can run all day:grin:

[Stevieg]

True , my apologies it was morriset that had a forfeit cheers

[Drunken ranger]

Terrace will be looking to bounce back hopefully big things happening at the club

[RANGER09]

Terrace will be looking to bounce back hopefully big things happening at the club

You must have started drinking early today:grin:

[Drunken ranger]

I don't drink anymore

[Ninja]

I don't drink anymore
I feel that my whole life has been a lie.

[RANGER09]

I don't drink anymore

Or any less!

[lafootball]

THE GALLAGHER SHIELD
Wallsend Fc vs South Cardiff Fc

Wallsend will play South Cardiff in the very first Gallagher Shield. The Gallagher shield is in honour of Peter Gallagher who passed away from brain cancer just last year. Pete played for both of these great clubs and was a special player and person.
We are hoping to make this a yearly event between these two sides. The day will be held at the Gardens in Wallsend on February 2 and next year at South Cardiff, all three grades will play: 3rd grade, reserves and first grade. There will be a points system in place to determine which club wins the Shield, for example: If wallsend win in reserve grade they get 5 pts, if first grade win they get 7 pts etc. Which ever club ends up with the most points will win the Gallagher Shield and will get to keep that shield at their club for the year as well as bragging rights!
Each year we would like to dedicate this day to someone in need. Katie Vullo lost her husband just 8 weeks ago to a brain tumor. He had only just graduated with first class honours at Newcastle University as a lawyer & they were moving to Sydney for a job when he was diagnosed in November 2012 with a grade 4 GBM. The highest grade and most aggressive brain tumor. He passed away at the age of just 30. Katie is also 34 weeks preganant with their first child.
So on the day we are looking to raise some money for her and her child. The day is all about helping someone in need and I’m sure we can pack out the stadium and show our support!
For entry, there will be a gold coin donation. Also on the day there will be a BBQ, raffles, canteen, bar, entertainment and of course, some competitive football.
It would be great to see everyone wearing red & white on the day. After the games are finished, the club boxes at the top of the stadium will be opened for everyone to enjoy some drinks and share some stories! It would be great to get as many old boys from both clubs to make it a special day. Red and white is the colour of the day. So if you have nothing on that day, feel free to come down and have a watch. Cheers