2014 Zone League 1 Thread

[gny]

I didn't mean to cause any dramas premy, I was just asking cause use were on 0 points and since he has joined use have taken all points accept against bero where he came off injured, correct me if I'm wrong, seems like suburbs results are coming off the back of the lumberjack where before use weren't getting these results, that's why I asked about the one man team...... As terrace got smashed with one man team last season,

[Drunken ranger]

I didn't mean to cause any dramas premy, I was just asking cause use were on 0 points and since he has joined use have taken all points accept against bero where he came off injured, correct me if I'm wrong, seems like suburbs results are coming off the back of the lumberjack where before use weren't getting these results, that's why I asked about the one man team...... As terrace got smashed with one man team last season,

It seems gny has a good point premy any thoughts on the facts stated

[Premy]

I can't deny his had a Impact and help turn our season around. The "one man team" comment ticked me off, as I said earlier it's insulting to the 10 other players, my team mates of course I'm going to stick up for them.
Lez and Bobby coming in with Todd and the return of Wes has definitely strengthened us, We lost some very good and experienced players from last year in Andrew and Mat Darr along with Sean Clerk they were always going to be hard to replace.
We done pretty well in replacing those players but up front we were lacking a little Bobby and Lez helped there.

[Premy]

Suburb V Westlakes @Lance York
3rds 4-0
Res 5-0

[supa]

Suburb V Westlakes @Lance York
3rds 4-0
Res 5-0

is firsts tonight prem?

[Bon]

is firsts tonight prem?

Yeah mate..
7pm kickoff.

[Flint_tropics]

The Players who have brought in from southy always seemed to be injured ! i have been itching to see that young centre back that played round 1 and have not seen him since !

[Beeen]

love me sexay

[Premy]

suburb v westlakes @lance york
3rds 4-0
res 5-0

1st- 4-1

[Potters]

Some very solid results for suburbs

[gny]

Lumberjack 4?

[Premy]

Lumberjack 4?
The team didn't play

[Cuz]

My tips for this w/e -
JES v suns
N-BAY v westlakes
w-bay v morri - draw
Bero v lumberjack - draw

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Finally we're able to confirm that Jesmond v Morisset will be played next week at Jesmond Park. Wed July 2 @ 7pm for 3rds and the following night for Res @ 6 15pm and 1sts @ 8pm.

Now to try and organise Kotara....

[NUGUNS]

My tips for this w/e -
Bero v lumberjack - draw

757

[Nave]

Finally we're able to confirm that Jesmond v Morisset will be played next week at Jesmond Park. Wed July 2 @ 7pm for 3rds and the following night for Res @ 6 15pm and 1sts @ 8pm.

Now to try and organise Kotara....

From what our players have been told, this fixture has been chopped and changed at least 3 times since last week, what has the issue been?

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Nave - nothing against your mob but had to consider the availability of your players and coach, plus consider Merewether who train there and then the referees too who also train on Jesmond Park and made their feelings known. Note - we don't train there, we train at Heaton Park. All good now. See ya's at above mentioned days/times.

[Nou Camp]

Nave - nothing against your mob but had to consider the availability of your players and coach, plus consider Merewether who train there and then the referees too who also train on Jesmond Park and made their feelings known. Note - we don't train there, we train at Heaton Park. All good now. See ya's at above mentioned days/times.

the refs train??????

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Oh mate I showed awesome restraint and will continue to do so as am curbing my ways...... Further comment would be like shooting fish in a barrel really anyway. Yes they do "train".

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Jesmond v Suns.

3rds 0-2
Res 1-3
1sts 3-1.

Could of and probably should of been a few more. Good to get a win, been a while.

[Dolphin Messenger]

Nelson Bay v Westlakes

1sts 2-0 N Bay
Res 3-0 N Bay
3rds 2-1 N Bay

In Wet conditions today Westlakes were hard to get past with the contest going all the way until the 85th min. Nelson Bay scoring in the 30th min from a FK. Clarke the Nelson Bay GK saved the bay with 2 point blank saves in a row stopping certain equalisers. The Westlakes back lines offside trap was working very effective today and the game was finished off in the 85th min with an easy cutback tap in. The wild cats players played great considering a fair few of them backed up.

[hawk]

The team didn't play


My tips for this w/e -
JES v suns
N-BAY v westlakes
w-bay v morri - draw
Bero v lumberjack - draw

lol, you guys...

[Macca]

Nelson Bay v Westlakes

1sts 2-0 N Bay
Res 3-0 N Bay
3rds 2-1 N Bay

In Wet conditions today Westlakes were hard to get past with the contest going all the way until the 85th min. Nelson Bay scoring in the 30th min from a FK. Clarke the Nelson Bay GK saved the bay with 2 point blank saves in a row stopping certain equalisers. The Westlakes back lines offside trap was working very effective today and the game was finished off in the 85th min with an easy cutback tap in. The wild cats players played great considering a fair few of them backed up.

Yeah that weather was something.. trying to warm up for first grade was pretty pointless, gave up after 5 minutes and went back in and put a jumper on lol. We had 3 players starting with fresh legs in first grade, a couple including our starting CAM were in their third game of the day. The players there all tried their hearts out and were bitterly disappointed not to get a result out of the game. Especially in the second half we had you guys under the pump for long periods but just could not find the net on the day. Hoping soon we can start to turn solid performances from our last few games into some points.

[Frodo]

Warners Bay Vs Morisset.

3rds | 2-0 Warners bay
Reserves | 6-2 Warners bay. (2-1 at halftime and shortly after half time we equalized. Then Warners bay took our understrength defense apart)
1sts | 2-5 (Morisset finally got their first win. freezing cold conditions and a very good game. Very happy to get above the Bye finally. Haha.)

[ForeverRed]

2 nil suburbs over bero

[Stephen McTowelie]

Yeah that weather was something.. trying to warm up for first grade was pretty pointless, gave up after 5 minutes and went back in and put a jumper on lol. We had 3 players starting with fresh legs in first grade, a couple including our starting CAM were in their third game of the day. The players there all tried their hearts out and were bitterly disappointed not to get a result out of the game. Especially in the second half we had you guys under the pump for long periods but just could not find the net on the day. Hoping soon we can start to turn solid performances from our last few games into some points.

There's been teams in zl1 in the past that would drop their heads if they went a couple of goals down - west lakes definitely aren't one of them. They always put in to the end so credit to them. If half of the teams in the comp had half their ticker they would be happy. A couple of unlucky moments when they hit the bar and had a couple of shots saved from close range

[Premy]

Beresfield V Garden Suburb @ Pasedena Oval

3rds- 1-0
Res- 3-3
1st- 0-2

[pv4]

Warners Bay Vs Morisset.

1sts | 2-5 (Morisset finally got their first win. freezing cold conditions and a very good game. Very happy to get above the Bye finally. Haha.)

About time! Well done to the Mory lads. Here's hoping you can finish the season off with a few more wins!

[Lofty]

Warners Bay Vs Morisset.

3rds | 2-0 Warners bay
Reserves | 6-2 Warners bay. (2-1 at halftime and shortly after half time we equalized. Then Warners bay took our understrength defense apart)
1sts | 2-5 (Morisset finally got their first win. freezing cold conditions and a very good game. Very happy to get above the Bye finally. Haha.)

Well done to Morisset. Surprised it's taken them this long to get a point as they are definitely not the weakest side we have played and have battled out every game. I think they'll cause a few problems now for teams up the table chasing a top 4 spot!

[Ninja]

Yeah props to Morriset, this is a far stronger team than they had last year and I can't fathom how unlucky they've been. Love you.

Good battle in the cold last night with Bero too. Love the competition this year every team is close, every win is well earned and every loss is devastating. This is how a comp should be.

[C'mon man]

except with no byes

[Ninja]

Well if we apply averages compared to other seasons, the missing team would be one that everyone else shits on. Prefer a week off than reaming the ass of some poor team.

(Which probably would've been the case if another team was promoted)

[Bon]

Looks like Jesmo are taking on Mo-town out at Jesmond Park tonight..
Definitely worth a look, I know a few of us boys will be heading out there after training to have a beer or two and shout out some "support".. haha

[Dolphin Messenger]

Looks like Jesmo are taking on Mo-town out at Jesmond Park tonight..
Definitely worth a look, I know a few of us boys will be heading out there after training to have a beer or two and shout out some "support".. haha

Definitely be some entertainment both teams kicking the shit out of each other on a cold chilly night before the weekends game. will scout it out

[Drunken ranger]

Looks like Jesmo are taking on Mo-town out at Jesmond Park tonight..
Definitely worth a look, I know a few of us boys will be heading out there after training to have a beer or two and shout out some "support".. haha

What times k/o

[Shayne]

What times k/o

8PM from what I hear.

[Bon]

8PM from what I hear.

Yeah, 1sts at 8pm, ressies are on at 6 I believe..
From what I have heard, 3rds played last night and it was 3-2 to Mo-town..

[Frodo]

Morisset vs Jesmond catch up game..
3rds. 3-2 Morisset.
Reserves. 4-1 Morisset.
Firsts. 3-1 Morisset. Freezing cold conditions. We are pretty stoked to get all 9 points and had to work pretty hard for them. Finally moving in the right direction up the ladder.

[RANGER09]

What times k/o

is that why you missed triaining last night you bludger:whistling:

[Drunken ranger]

is that why you missed triaining last night you bludger:whistling:

No lol

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Took 9 points away from Westlakes today, for our first time in ZL1. Much needed after our pathetic effort as a club, being totally out enthused by Morisset mid-week, allowing them to take the lot.

Credit to both 1st grade opponents. Morisset game was very ordinary but they showed greater commitment. Westlakes today kept fighting until the end and although we should have scored many more, they kept in the contest.

All the best to both clubs moving fwd.

[C'mon man]

Thanks mate but what were the scores in the three grades.....

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

2-0 1sts. 3-2 Reggies. 3-0 3rds.

[C'mon man]

Kotara v Warners Bay @ Nesbitt
3rds
2-0
Res
1-1
1sts
2-1
Kotara did well coming back from 1nil down to take the three points in a game that didn't have too many chances

[Lofty]

Suns v Bero
Firsts 0-1
Ressies 5-1
Thirds 3-0

[Dolphin Messenger]

Morisset v Nelson Bay
1sts 2-2
Morisset coming out on top early and scoring in the first 10 mins from a delightful chip and putting Nelson Bay under pressure.
Nelson Bay equalizing in the 65th min catching the Morisset defence with a throw in goal.
The game started to heat up with the tackles flying in and adding spice to the game with the ref waiting until the 70th min to give the first yellow.
From the 70th to the 80th challenges and cards were flying. Morisset took the lead back from a header catching the bay out with there own throw in set piece.
Nelson Bay equalized in the 84th minute scoring from a free kick just outside the box which was first given as a penalty then overturned by the linesmen.
A couple of players were lucky to stay on the pitch especially from Nelson Bay. Morisset will cause teams a lot more headaches with the football they are playing.

[Nave]

Morisset v Nelson Bay
1sts 2-2
Morisset coming out on top early and scoring in the first 10 mins from a delightful chip and putting Nelson Bay under pressure.
Nelson Bay equalizing in the 65th min catching the Morisset defence with a throw in goal.
The game started to heat up with the tackles flying in and adding spice to the game with the ref waiting until the 70th min to give the first yellow.
From the 70th to the 80th challenges and cards were flying. Morisset took the lead back from a header catching the bay out with there own throw in set piece.
Nelson Bay equalized in the 84th minute scoring from a free kick just outside the box which was first given as a penalty then overturned by the linesmen.
A couple of players were lucky to stay on the pitch especially from Nelson Bay. Morisset will cause teams a lot more headaches with the football they are playing.

Ressies

Motown 2-1, very end to end with motown hanging on to win

Thirds

Bay 2-1, fairly even contest from what i saw, morry had to play the last 10-15 with 10 men after a send off which our boys feel might have been a bit hard done by, i didnt see it though

[Beachedas]

Predictions on the top 4 for the year?

[C'mon man]

Suburbs
Beresfield
Suns
Kotara

Kotara for club champions! :)

[Beachedas]

Suburbs
Beresfield
Suns
Kotara

Kotara for club champions! :)

Solid prediction, but Suns to miss top 4

[a-gunners]

Burbs
Bero
Jeso
Kotara

[Premy]

Predictions on the top 4 for the year?Top 4 is anyone's guess.
Put your house on Bye for the spoon.

[C'mon man]

I know its early days but where is grand finals being played this year....???

[Lofty]

I know its early days but where is grand finals being played this year....???

Heard whispers that The Suns were trying to host at Magic Park

[Bremsstrahlung]

I know that The Suns were trying to host at Magic Park

fixed.

[Premy]

Heard whispers that The Suns were trying to host at Magic ParkLucky it's a day game:roflz:

[Lofty]

fixed.

Well you seem to know more than me. Would be nice to play the GF there in my opinion.

[Dolphin Messenger]

N Bay v KS Tigers
1sts
1-2
KS scoring early and taking the lead 1-0 into half time. The tigers finished the game off with the winger making a great run down the left side then finishing with a delightful chip. Nelson Bay scoring late off a throw in set piece the 7th time we have scored off it this year.

[Guiltykeep]

W-Bay vs Burbs
3rds 1-1
Res 0-0
1st 1-3

[ICEBERG10]

Morisset vs Westlakes
3rd 3-3
Reserves 3-0
1st 0-1

[Beachedas]

Bero V's Jesmond
3rds 1-7 i think
Res 1-3
1st 3-0, Bero played about 70 minutes with 10 men, thanks to the muppet in the middle in blue who did his best to ruin the game, in the end Bero over run Jesmond to score twice in the last 10 minutes.

[C'mon man]

Jesmond v Kotara 1st Grade
Tonight @ Jesmond 7pm

Res & 3rds Thursday night
6:15pm and 8pm

[Guiltykeep]

Jesmond v Kotara 1st Grade
Tonight @ Jesmond 7pm

Res & 3rds Thursday night
6:15pm and 8pm

Big game might have to head out and watch this one

[Bremsstrahlung]

Well you seem to know more than me. Would be nice to play the GF there in my opinion.

Was just assuming...The fact that all your posts seem to have something to do with Magic/Suns probably indicates that you have heard more than whispers regarding the GF...

Would be a good venue, or rather is a good venue for a GF.

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

One of our better performances of the season beating Kotara 4-0 at Jesmond Park. Should have been more which is pleasing without our most dangerous attacking player. Could be mistaken but don't think our gk had a save to make. Real test will be tonight in lower grades as we have a dozen players unavailable.

The performance and points were much needed after being bent over @ Beresfield on Sunday. They really do deserve promotion in my opinion. Seem to always turn up hungry and have quality over most of the park and seem to be able to cover the couple of weaknesses they do have.

Only been there this year for the first time in years, but certainly wouldn't miss the Sunday drive to cramped sheds and postage stamp field that tapers off that badly it should be re-layed. I do enjoy the crowds "enthusiasm" though. May have been heightened on Sunday as it was an emotional day for them and suspect that may have brought in additional numbers. I suspect they revel in the above and wouldn't have it any other way.

Onto referees.... Felt for the young bloke on Sunday. He did his best and had what seemed like half of the Bero community on his back when the game got a tad fiery. Thought he did ok which I know wasn't the general consensus but ill stand alone. Otto (I think that's his name) did last night and is just about the best in and around our division. Really helps.

Good luck to Bero and GS in the run-in. I know how much promotion means to you both. Our aim is to see one of you in the semis which would mean we've been a success, albeit an inconsistent one.

[NWM]

Scores for Ressies and thirds in Jesmond V Kotara?

[Lofty]

Any results with #JESvKOT ressies and thirds?

[C'mon man]

Jesmond v Kotara
3rd grade
3-3
Great game....a beatutiful volley by kotara in the dying seconds to keep the unbeaten streak going
Res
1-0
game could have gone either way and was marred by 2 straight reds and some unsavoury incidents from both sides

well done to all the jesmond first graders backing up aswell to play in your lower grades they couldnt have done it without you!

[p-diddy]

Also well done to the all age players that stepped up to the grade and fitted straight in to.

[C'mon man]

thanks puffy

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Yeah we're happy to admit we had 1st graders play in the lower grades which undoubtedly helped our performances. As mentioned in previous post, we had many out (had said 12 but ended up being more) and when our squad is now down to 40 it makes it tough when 12-15 of those are missing. Thanks to our all Age M grade players that were also called upon.

Didn't see the 3rd grade game but the reggies one was entertaining. How the instigator stayed on the park is beyond me and all I can say is initial incident must have been missed. Feel for Kotara bloke who did see red as got wrong man, what he did coming in 3rd didn't warrant it. It was interesting to see the reaction of the instigator when his teammate was sent, he knew his actions were the catalyst. No complaints with our bloke seeing red for retaliation. Whilst a couple of red ones (to the correct people) were probably warranted. With the officials clearly unsure of exactly what had happened, maybe throwing a few yellows to everyone involved may have been the go.

[C'mon man]

I agree with yellows should have been issued and a few minutes everyone would have calmed down....i was on the field and totally missed the intial incident but our player didnt need to come in like that - it was his first ever red card and he was gutted afterwards as it was a vital game for us
in the end it was a competitive game both sides had chances you took yours we didnt

How is your guy after the head clash??

[Bon]

What has happened to westywayno?? I would have thought he would be pumped over the wins, but Jesmo's biggest supporter has gone a bit quiet of late..

[NWM]

Wow Big result for Jesmond in ressies, Obviously utilizing first grade players help. That would hurt Kotara.

How good is the Kotara 3rd Grade... Can they get a perfect season? Very impressive! Apologies they just lsot the perfect season :(

[Lofty]

Wow Big result for Jesmond in ressies, Obviously utilizing first grade players help. That would hurt Kotara.

How good is the Kotara 3rd Grade... Can they get a perfect season? Very impressive! Apologies they just lsot the perfect season :(

They can't now that they had a 3-3 draw ...

[Ranger-86]

What has happened to westywayno?? I would have thought he would be pumped over the wins, but Jesmo's biggest supporter has gone a bit quiet of late..

Same thing could of been said about people from garden suburbs in the 1st round ...... 1 wonder what they both have in common hahaha

[Premy]

Same thing could of been said about people from garden suburbs in the 1st round ...... 1 wonder what they both have in common hahaha
Probably the same thing as all the Terrace lads on year this time last year. :lulz:

[Drunken ranger]

probably the same thing as all the terrace lads on year this time last year. :lulz:

go terrace

[Bon]

Same thing could of been said about people from garden suburbs in the 1st round ...... 1 wonder what they both have in common hahaha

Correction, first three rounds.. :blush::lol:

[Ninja]

Well now I just feel bad...

[Guiltykeep]

Burbs vs Nelson bay
3rds 0-0
Res 1-0 bay
First
11-0 burbs oh yeah that's no typo!!!

[hawk]

Burbs vs Nelson bay
3rds 0-0
Res 1-0 bay
First
11-0 burbs oh yeah that's no typo!!!

guilty of taking a pay check this week :) clean jumper n'all

[ForeverRed]

11 nil burbs over the bay, yep I did say eleven

[pv4]

Westlakes v Bero

Bero won every grade. Reserves may have been 1 nil and firsts was I think 5-1. In firsts the ref just suffocated the game and made it quite boring to watch. Bero should have been given a penalty in the first half and westlakes one in the second. Bero were pretty tidy, a handy team and it was probably unfortunate they didnt have a bigger lead at half time. The little midfielder for Bero, number 8, was the pick for me.

[Guiltykeep]

guilty of taking a pay check this week :) clean jumper n'all
Pay check is in beers tonight yew

[Cuz]

Early night and extra weetbix for the lumberjack this morning I see

[Macca]

Westlakes v Bero
3rds 1-3
Reserves 0-1

Bero got a goal in the first few minutes from a sloppy pass into midfield from WL, then a nice run from the forward who beat a couple of blokes then made a tidy finish, game was pretty even from there.

Firsts 1-5
0-1 at half time, Bero maybe shoulda had that penalty, hard for me to say as I'm biased, I thought the tackle got the ball but I wouldn't have been surprised if it was given as the angle he came in did look untidy. Bero scored again early in the second half, we had what we all thought was an obvious penalty and keeper probably lucky not to get a card from a 1v1. Nabbed a scrappy goal off a corner to take it back to 2-1. Game felt like a fair contest for the majority but the wheels fell off for us in the last 15-20 minutes and they blew out the scoreline a bit grabbing 3 goals. Was an enjoyable game though, as pv4 said, Bero looked like quite a tidy team and something for our new team to work towards.

[hawk]

Will bero deny a suburbs promotion by a pt for the 3rd straight year?

[Lofty]

Suns v W Bay
Thirds: four - nil
Ressies: three - one
Firsts: nine - one

[C'mon man]

Kotara v Morisset @ Nesbitt
3rds
5-1
Res
2-0
1st
3-1

[Premy]

Will bero deny a suburbs promotion by a pt for the 3rd straight year?Quite possibly

[Macca]

What happened in Suns WB game?

[Jesmond_sweeper]

What has happened to westywayno?? I would have thought he would be pumped over the wins, but Jesmo's biggest supporter has gone a bit quiet of late..

Not sure Bon, we have since been able to ID him. So perhaps that has sent him into hiding?

[Lofty]

What happened in Suns WB game?

Warners bay scored in the first couple of minutes and suns equalised not long after. Suns got two more towards the end of first half to be up 3-1 HT. sexy half suns had chance after chance. Some were taken, some weren't. WB had a played fairly sent off for a silly challenge on the penalty spot - the penalty was converted after the first attempt was hilariously shanked before the whistle was blown. That made it 6 or 7. Then a few more goals to make it 9.
Really solid performance in a must win game!

[westywayno]

What has happened to westywayno?? I would have thought he would be pumped over the wins, but Jesmo's biggest supporter has gone a bit quiet of late..

I'm still here, just havent had a lot to crow about, have only seen a couple of games of late because I play Saturday myself. The Kotara game last Wedensday started slow not sure what coatsy said at 1/2 time but yeah baby that was what has been missing for the last 6 games.
Come on Rams BAAAAAAAAA.

[Shayne]

So, Motown, whats the chances of us getting on tomorrow?

[Bon]

So, Motown, whats the chances of us getting on tomorrow?

Word is that it will be called off.. Thugby League were on it all day today and absolutely tore it up..

[Happy]

Kotara v Westlakes
3rd 8-0 (ht 1-0)
Res 2-0
1st 5-0

[Lofty]

Nelson bay v Suns
Thirds 0-3
Ressies 2-5. Suns played over half the game with 10 men and still won both halves.
Firsts 2-0. Two goals in the last few minutes.

[C'mon man]

any other games played today???

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

WB v Jes.

3rds 3-1 in a train wreck of a game. Just horrible.
Res 1-1. Really gutsy effort from our lads with many backing up against a team I think is doing well.
1sts 2-2. We equalised with a minute or so to go after being down by 2.

Proud of effort from our club for most parts today with heaps out. 1 Ram playing a part in all 3 grades.

[KSSFC]

Hello Garden Suburbs Members, just a question for you guys. Is there a club championship for Zone Leagues? I assume you guys would know since you probably would have won it last couple of years?

[Premy]

Hello Garden Suburbs Members, just a question for you guys. Is there a club championship for Zone Leagues? I assume you guys would know since you probably would have won it last couple of years?
There sure is, I'm pretty sure Boz has the format on how points are given. I'm not positive on how it works but 1st grade wins are worth more than 3rd grade wins, I'm sure you could find the info on the Newcastle Footballs site.

FYI we've come close but from memory I don't think we've won it, Wallsend shat it in last year and I think Suns took it out the year before last, I could be wrong but.

[RANGER09]

here you go.

(b) CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS
At the completion of all the Official Fixtures for the Premiership in Zone Football League Competition, the Club which has accumulated the highest number of points as per the following formula shall win the Club Championship Award.
Points are to be allocated as follows:
Win First Grade - 8 points
Draw First Grade - 4 points
Loss First Grade - nil (0) points
Win Reserve Grade - 4 points
Draw Reserve Grade - 2 points
Loss Reserve Grade - nil (0) points
Win Third Grade - 2 points
Draw Third Grade - 1 point
Loss Third Grade - nil (0) points
In the event that two (2) or more Clubs finish with equal points the winner shall be determined by Goal Differences.

[Lofty]

Current Club Championship ladder
Kotara South 64 + 40 + 27 = 131 (played 14)
Newcastle Suns 56 + 48 + 23 = 127 (played 14)
Beresfield 88 + 18 + 12 = 118 (played 14)
Garden Suburbs 76 + 24 + 16 = 116 (played 13)
Nelson Bay 60 + 32 + 17 = 109 (played 14)
Warners Bay 52 + 38 + 15 = 105 (played 15)
Jesmond 68 + 24 + 8 = 100 (played 14)
Morisset 20 + 24 + 6 = 50 (played 13)
Westlakes 20 + 4 + 2 = 26 (played 15)

[C'mon man]

Nesbitt to play host to yet another final day with great importance for both teams

[namwob99]

Would love to see promotion based off this.

[KSSFC]

Current Club Championship ladder
Kotara South 64 + 40 + 27 = 131 (played 14)
Newcastle Suns 56 + 48 + 23 = 127 (played 14)
Beresfield 88 + 18 + 12 = 118 (played 14)
Garden Suburbs 76 + 24 + 16 = 116 (played 13)
Nelson Bay 60 + 32 + 17 = 109 (played 14)
Warners Bay 52 + 38 + 15 = 105 (played 15)
Jesmond 68 + 24 + 8 = 100 (played 14)
Morisset 20 + 24 + 6 = 50 (played 13)
Westlakes 20 + 4 + 2 = 26 (played 15)

Its close at the top, with Suburbs still to play Morisset (Suburbs should win all three grades), and then Kotara playing Suburbs and Suns in the final two rounds. Going to be another great finish to the season with alot on the line.

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

I don't want to rain on the parade of other clubs but do that many within actually care too much about the club championship? Sure it's nice if it compliments other achievements and it goes hand in hand obviously with success across the grades as a club, but surely it does not compare with a minor or major premiership? Or does it?

To offer a genuine argument against it being the basis for promotion, in 2012 we won the club championship on the back of an undefeated reserve grade (I think ours and Mussy were both undefeated) but although making a good run for the 4, we missed out on the semis in 1st grade on the final day of the season.

It was slightly embarrassing to receive the trophy as the best performing club and to have gotten promotion would have been nothing short of ridiculous.

Anyway, there my thoughts - happy to be shot down.

Interesting run-in for these last 2 semi final spots!

[Lofty]

I tend to agree with your points. I don't think it's fair for promotion to be based on club championship. Although, with ZPL & ZL1 having three grades that are all performing well, it is a nice achievement for the club. I play Suns ressies and if we are to not make the GF or lose the GF, I won't be looking back and saying, but hey, we were club champions (if that were to happen) and feel great about it.
I think we are all here to win grand finals. We all know winning minor premierships is a great achievement, but you really want to be winning that last game of the season!

Shaping up to be some very exciting fixtures in the last two weeks for finals places!

[KSSFC]

I don't want to rain on the parade of other clubs but do that many within actually care too much about the club championship? Sure it's nice if it compliments other achievements and it goes hand in hand obviously with success across the grades as a club, but surely it does not compare with a minor or major premiership? Or does it?

To offer a genuine argument against it being the basis for promotion, in 2012 we won the club championship on the back of an undefeated reserve grade (I think ours and Mussy were both undefeated) but although making a good run for the 4, we missed out on the semis in 1st grade on the final day of the season.

It was slightly embarrassing to receive the trophy as the best performing club and to have gotten promotion would have been nothing short of ridiculous.

Anyway, there my thoughts - happy to be shot down.

Interesting run-in for these last 2 semi final spots!


I agree that Club Championship shouldnt decide promotion, it should be who crosses the finish line first (in first grade) in the regular season as that team is the most consistent team for the year. I use Bero as an example. If they finish first, they deserve promotion and shouldn't be penalised for weaker lower grades which are affecting their club championship position.

Also in regards to the importance of the club championship, it is a nice reward for those clubs that show consistency throughout their grades. With three grades, it is unlikely you can win the club championship and not have your first grade in the semis (not impossible but very unlikely).

[Lofty]

Having a bye and two spare weekends has dragged the season on so much this year!

Just throwing out some predictions on the top 4..

First Grade
Bero
Suburbs
Jesmond
Suns

Ressies
Suns
Kotara
Warners Bay
Nelson Bay

Thirds
Kotara
Suns
Suburbs
Nelson Bay

Some very exciting fixtures over the final two rounds!

[C'mon man]

C'mon man the Tigers will sneak into 4th ........

Are you guys hosting the GF at Wanderers ???

[NWM]

C'mon man the Tigers will sneak into 4th ........

Are you guys hosting the GF at Wanderers ???

I can Assure you 100% Suns will not host the Grandfinal. After every team in the whole first division whined and cried about Magic having the GF every year the decision was made for 1st and Second div clubs to host lower grades GF's to gain revenue. Hoax of a decision and one never really made public.

[C'mon man]

So any ideas of where it might be?

[Lofty]

C'mon man the Tigers will sneak into 4th ........

Are you guys hosting the GF at Wanderers ???

It's going to interesting. Kotara, N Bay and Suns all still have a realistic shot at 4th place.

Kotara have a tough game against Suburbs next weekend still chasing top spot and promiton, Bay tough one away to Jesmond and Suns at home to Morisset. You would think favourites in those three are Suburbs, Jesmond and Suns? If that happens, it comes down to Kotara v Suns on final day with Bay against Bero fighting for top spot also.. It's close and exciting, may the best team win.

Re: GF - I have zero idea. Haven't been in the committee since 2011..

[Premy]

Morisset V Garden Suburb @ Morisset

3rds- 0-6
Res- 2-1
1st- 3-5

[NWM]

So any ideas of where it might be?

Arthur Edden Oval - Hosts will be Lambton jaffa's that's if the trend of the last 2 years continues.

[rolo]

Stockton Sharks will be holding their old boys day this coming Saturday with all proceeds going to a great cause!

Any former Sharks of any form are encouraged to come along and support the day, as well as have a run in the Old Boys Match if theyre brave enough!

http://i59.tinypic.com/2e5pp92.jpg

[Lofty]

Suns v Morisset
Thirds 3-1
Ressies 2-0. Suns minor premiers.
Firsts 3-5 after Suns were up 2-0..

[Dolphin Messenger]

Rams v Nelson Bay
1sts
1-1
Rams scoring early off a corner. Nelson Bay getting it back late in the first half, Rams getting caught out off a Jesmond goal kick. Second half both teams had a chance to win but failed to hit the back of the net.

[C'mon man]

Congrats to the Suns boys in ressies been consistent all year....well deserved

big loss in 1st grade though

[Frodo]

Rams v Nelson Bay
1sts
1-1
Rams scoring early off a corner. Nelson Bay getting it back late in the first half, Rams getting caught out off a Jesmond goal kick. Second half both teams had a chance to win but failed to hit the back of the net.
Other scores???

[Dolphin Messenger]

Other scores???

3rds
2-0 Nelson Bay
Res
3-2 Nelson Bay got up with a last min winner

[Beachedas]

Berooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pessimist]

Berooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

score?

[Lofty]

Any results from today?

[C'mon man]

Suburbs v Kotara
3rds
2-1 Suburbs
Res
0-1 Kotara
1st
2-1 Suburbs

[Beachedas]

score?

1st 5-1 Bero
Res 0-2 Warners Bay
3rds 3-0 Bero

[C'mon man]

One round to go ..... how do we all think the top four in 1st grade is going to finish up ????

Reserve and 3rd Grade is set

[Lofty]

Well I put my money on Beresfield winning at N Bay. Leaving the Kotara v Suns game to decide fourth place. Quick question.. If the Suns win 2-0 that will leave both Suns and Kotara on 24 points with 8 wins and 7 losses each. Both with 32 goals for and 24 goals against.. What happens there?

[namwob99]

Well I put my money on Beresfield winning at N Bay. Leaving the Kotara v Suns game to decide fourth place. Quick question.. If the Suns win 2-0 that will leave both Suns and Kotara on 24 points with 8 wins and 7 losses each. Both with 32 goals for and 24 goals against.. What happens there?

Sack races on consecutive Sundays?

[KSSFC]

Well I put my money on Beresfield winning at N Bay. Leaving the Kotara v Suns game to decide fourth place. Quick question.. If the Suns win 2-0 that will leave both Suns and Kotara on 24 points with 8 wins and 7 losses each. Both with 32 goals for and 24 goals against.. What happens there?

Hi Lukee_f, i dont think your figures are correct. Sporting pulse is showing Kotara with 32 - 24 (Diff +8) and Suns 33 - 29 (Diff +4). If Suns win 2-0, we will have equal goal difference but Suns will have better goals for (35 vs 32) so you Suns will progress on better goals for.

[Lofty]

Hi Lukee_f, i dont think your figures are correct. Sporting pulse is showing Kotara with 32 - 24 (Diff +8) and Suns 33 - 29 (Diff +4). If Suns win 2-0, we will have equal goal difference but Suns will have better goals for (35 vs 32) so you Suns will progress on better goals for.

You sir are correct. Definitely forgot to add the score from yesterdays result (SP wasn't updated an hour ago when I looked lol). That answers the question anyway. Kotara can afford to draw or lose by 1 goal and still progress to the final 4.

Should be an exciting day with 1 v 2 in thirds and ressies and then play-off for 4th spot (unless N Bay surprise Bero on the Saturday).

[C'mon man]

yeah cant wait for it massive day to finish off the season

hopefully we have lots of support on the day and the Suns bring alot of support too.....we dont have any kepapi rolls but the beer will be cold

[Lofty]

Yeah hopefully we gain a few extra supporters on the back of magic's dismal season..

Just head into Jesmond Fruit Barn and see Carlo about getting one box of kebapi - well worth it! Cold beers will suffice though ;)

[NWM]

Well Club Championship is 99% wrapped up with Garden Suburb surely to pick up another 14 point round.

[curious_fan]

Any announcements on Grand Final venues for Zone Leagues yet?

[Nou Camp]

with predicted rain all week and kotara moving their last 2 seasons home games against the suns to connolly park due to wet weather what are the chances of going ahead at nesbitt this weekend??

federation contacted the hosts during the week to advise their appointment but have not made the official annoucement yet, shouldnt be too far away

[namwob99]

Any announcements on Grand Final venues for Zone Leagues yet?

Magic Park

[Swanky]

with predicted rain all week and kotara moving their last 2 seasons home games against the suns to connolly park due to wet weather what are the chances of going ahead at nesbitt this weekend??

federation contacted the hosts during the week to advise their appointment but have not made the official annoucement yet, shouldnt be too far away

Carrington Pirates are playing at Connolly on Sunday

[Nou Camp]

Carrington Pirates are playing at Connolly on Sunday

probably shoudlve checked that first before typing, thought they were finished last weekend

[Lofty]

Mud footy it is.

[Fridge]

GF & Semi final info as per email from the comp boss

We note that the Grand Final dates, times and venues are as follows:

ZONE LEAGUE PREMIER

Venue: Edden Oval, Lambton

Date: Saturday, 13 September 2014

Times: 3rd Grade – 10:30am, Reserve Grade – 12:45pm, 1st Grade – 3:00pm


ZONE LEAGUE ONE

Venue: Magic Park, Broadmeadow

Date: Sunday, 7 September 2014

Times: 3rd Grade – 10:30am, Reserve Grade – 12:45pm, 1st Grade – 3:00pm

ZONE LEAGUE TWO

Venue: Johnston Park, West Wallsend

Date: Sunday, 7 September 2014

Times: Reserve Grade 12:45pm and 1st Grade – 3:00pm

ZONE LEAGUE THREE

Venue: Beryl Humble, Tenambit

Date: Sunday, 7 September 2014

Times: Reserve Grade 12:45pm and 1st Grade – 3:00pm

Good luck to all of the teams heading into the finals series.

Please see the tables below noting the dates for the Semi Finals and Grand Finals

PREMIER LEAGUE

SEMI WEEK 1
30/08/2014 4 v 1 TBA
31/08/2014 3 v 2 TBA

SEMI WEEK 2
6/09/2014 2 v 3 TBA
7/09/2014 1 v 4 TBA

GRAND FINAL
13/09/2014 TBA TBA Edden Oval
Lambton


LEAGUE ONE

SEMI WEEK 1
23/08/2014 4 v 1 TBA
24/08/2014 3 v 2 TBA

SEMI WEEK 2
30/08/2014 2 v 3 TBA
31/08/2014 1 v 4 TBA

GRAND FINAL
7/09/2014 TBA TBA Magic Park
Broadmeadow


LEAGUE TWO

SEMI WEEK 1
23/08/2014 4 v 1 TBA
24/08/2014 3 v 2 TBA

SEMI WEEK 2
30/08/2014 2 v 3 TBA
31/08/2014 1 v 4 TBA

GRAND FINAL
7/09/2014 TBA TBA Johnston Park
West Wallsend


LEAGUE THREE

SEMI WEEK 1
23/08/2014 4 v 1 TBA
24/08/2014 3 v 2 TBA

SEMI WEEK 2
30/08/2014 2 v 3 TBA
31/08/2014 1 v 4 TBA

GRAND FINAL
7/09/2014 TBA TBA Beryl Humble
Tenambit

[Stephen McTowelie]

Magic Park

Correct. And Zone Premier League are being held at Arthur Edden.

Absurd if you ask me. Perhaps some of the Zone League teams should have applied to host the State League final

[Nou Camp]

Correct. And Zone Premier League are being held at Arthur Edden.

Absurd if you ask me. Perhaps some of the Zone League teams should have applied to host the State League final

suns are hosting the ZLF gf at magic park not magic

for the last 2 years all grand finals were given to either NPL or new fm teams now its 2 out of the 4

[pv4]

Is that the same tenambit field that was washed out for most of last season?

[Dolphin Messenger]

Nelson Bay will be out to spoil Beros Promotion party on Saturday, with ex Nelson Bay player Macca in goals he will be hearing plenty of Banter behind the goals, with Bero needing all 3 points on Saturday it will play to Nelson Bays advantage. Nelson Bay are happy to park the bus and watch Bero feel some pressure trying to break down a 9-0-1 formation. Nelson Bay are happy to have back our speedster at the back Bailache who was on holiday in Europe when we were Raped by the Kingfishers.

[Lofty]

Nelson Bay will be out to spoil Beros Promotion party on Saturday, with ex Nelson Bay player Macca in goals he will be hearing plenty of Banter behind the goals, with Bero needing all 3 points on Saturday it will play to Nelson Bays advantage. Nelson Bay are happy to park the bus and watch Bero feel some pressure trying to break down a 9-0-1 formation. Nelson Bay are happy to have back our speedster at the back Bailache who was on holiday in Europe when we were Raped by the Kingfishers.

Boring.

[Lofty]

Correct. And Zone Premier League are being held at Arthur Edden.

Absurd if you ask me. Perhaps some of the Zone League teams should have applied to host the State League final

Serious comment? Surely there wasn't much thought with your response?
It's great for higher league clubs to allow Zone League clubs use their facilities for the grand final. Why would NBN want to host their grand final at a zone league club? It's bad enough they have to go out to Edgy this year.
I'm sure if you asked all players in any level of football in Newcastle, let alone ZL1, they'd be more than happy to play at Magic Park every week.
Absurd? I think not.

[ForeverRed]

come on the bay

[hawk]

if bero bt Nbay, Suns need to win by 2 over kot to get in

[Mitchy]

Fire up Beroo!

[Premy]

suns are hosting the ZLF gf at magic park not magic

for the last 2 years all grand finals were given to either NPL or new fm teams now its 2 out of the 4Purely playing devis advocate here.
How does a Club that may not make the Semi's in 1st grade get to host the GF?
FYI, I'm glad a ZL1 Club gets to host the GF but would the highest placed Finalist not be the fairest way to choose the host.

[Lofty]

Purely playing devis advocate here.
How does a Club that may not make the Semi's in 1st grade get to host the GF?
FYI, I'm glad a ZL1 Club gets to host the GF but would the highest placed Finalist not be the fairest way to choose the host.

Why does that matter? Pretty sure a few years ago suns hosted the grand final at Magic Park with no grades in the gf and it was a fantastic day. About 30 suns boys were there cheering on the other games too from the start until end of the day.
Besides that, it's not just about first grade. There's a good chance that Kotara and suns will have more teams in the gf than anyone else that day..

[Premy]

Why does that matter? Pretty sure a few years ago suns hosted the grand final at Magic Park with no grades in the gf and it was a fantastic day. About 30 suns boys were there cheering on the other games too from the start until end of the day.
Besides that, it's not just about first grade. There's a good chance that Kotara and suns will have more teams in the gf than anyone else that day..
I have no doubts you guys will host a great day.
Yes I agree it's not all about 1st grade but they are the main grade, so why should Suns get the advantage of a "home" GF when other clubs have finished above them to deserve a advantage. If you want to go off all 3 grades then should it not the go to the Club Championship winners?

Let me point out I've got no gripe in you guys hosting it and I'm glad it's a ZL1 club hosting it instead of a NPL club, just purely bringing it up for conversational sake as others may think along the lines of what I've stated.

[leftrightout]

I have no doubts you guys will host a great day.
Yes I agree it's not all about 1st grade but they are the main grade, so why should Suns get the advantage of a "home" GF when other clubs have finished above them to deserve a advantage. If you want to go off all 3 grades then should it not the go to the Club Championship winners?

Let me point out I've got no gripe in you guys hosting it and I'm glad it's a ZL1 club hosting it instead of a NPL club, just purely bringing it up for conversational sake as others may think along the lines of what I've stated.

It wouldn't be a home game for suns. They play out of Connelly park don't they?

[Premy]

It wouldn't be a home game for suns. They play out of Connelly park don't they?Hence the inverted commas.

[Happy]

Purely playing devis advocate here.
How does a Club that may not make the Semi's in 1st grade get to host the GF?
FYI, I'm glad a ZL1 Club gets to host the GF but would the highest placed Finalist not be the fairest way to choose the host.
Suns did a great job hosting a few years back it's a great venue. If it was done the "fair" way we would have to play on a postage stamp or on a concrete dust bowl. The seasons show piece should be played on the best ground available and it will be.

[Lofty]

I have no doubts you guys will host a great day.
Yes I agree it's not all about 1st grade but they are the main grade, so why should Suns get the advantage of a "home" GF when other clubs have finished above them to deserve a advantage. If you want to go off all 3 grades then should it not the go to the Club Championship winners?

Let me point out I've got no gripe in you guys hosting it and I'm glad it's a ZL1 club hosting it instead of a NPL club, just purely bringing it up for conversational sake as others may think along the lines of what I've stated.

These kinds of things are said every year. I don't see why it gives the suns, if they make it, such a big advantage. It's in a central location to everyone and if bero were to win and it meant they host the gf, well what an ordinary place to end the biggest day of the season that we all look forward to. My prediction is that the grand final ground will be a neutral venue for the first grade fixture anyway and that's quite fair.
I'm sure all clubs that were keen, applied for the gf. Those that didn't get it this year only have a better chance next year. I know the guys in the suns committee and around the club will make sure it's a great day for all that attend regardless whether any suns teams are there.

Let's just get back to the football chat anyway because these kind of pointless discussions are exactly that. Especially when there's such an exciting final round of football to be played. First grade has two teams fighting for club promotion and first place. While three teams are in contention for the final place in the top 4. Good luck to all.

[hawk]

It's in a central location to everyone and if bero were to win and it meant they host the gf, well what an ordinary place to end the biggest day of the season that we all look forward to.

harsh. I'd bet all of Bero would have a blast hosting their own GF. Not forgetting that nelson bay, weston has hosted ID GFs before which was a long* travel for most.

On the other hand happy with Broady hosting cause can travel by pushy.

[Lofty]

harsh. I'd bet all of Bero would have a blast hosting their own GF. Not forgetting that nelson bay, weston has hosted ID GFs before which was a long* travel for most.

On the other hand happy with Broady hosting cause can travel by pushy.

I didn't mean for this to come across in a bad way about Bero. I'm sure whoever and wherever it was hosted, that club/s would do their very best job.

My main points that I was responding to were the fact that someone said the ZPL GF shouldn't be at a NPL ground..
Secondly, that because the Suns might not make the finals in first grade, they shouldn't have the rights to host the GF..

I seriously can't understand why there would be any serious complaints that the GF is being played at Magic Park..

[Lofty]

Anyway...

Any predictions for the weekend?

Saturday is promotion day..
N Bay v Bero - Dolphin Messenger seems to think N Bay will park the bus to ruin Bero's hopes of finishing first. I know if I was playing for N Bay I'd be chasing the win so that I could play finals football! I still think Bero will come out on top in this one. (Bero 2+)
Westlakes v Suburbs - Lakes with next to nothing to play for after Morissets win last week moved them 3 points clear with a much better GD. Suburbs will win comfortably here hoping that Bero drop points at the bay. (Suburbs 4+)
Morisset v Jesmond - Pretty much a dead rubber. Morisset can't advance higher up the ladder and Jesmond will be looking for a good performance going into the finals - unless they're wanting to rest players and keep them fit and save the trip out there.. (Jesmond in a close one)
'Potential' 4th place play-off
Kotara v Suns - The results on Saturday could impact the mood in first grade here.. A N Bay win rules both these guys out. A draw or Bero win opens the door for either team to take 4th place. Kotara in the box seat here and can afford to even lose this game and take 4th. Suns must win by 2 goals or more to take 4th. hopefully the rain stays away and then depending on the Saturday results, a big day on sunday!

[C'mon man]

No complaints from me about the gf at magic park hopefully we can make the gf....love playing there

[Lofty]

No complaints from me about the gf at magic park hopefully we can make the gf....love playing there

I'm pumped for Sunday! hopefully things go our way on Saturday!

[Shayne]

Fair amount of rain last night.. I'd say Nesbit is looking pretty soft this morning :)

[Bon]

Huge weekend of games to finish the regular season..
Obviously us Gardo boys are looking to beat Westlakes and can only hope that Nelso can get Bero to drop some points (of which a win for Nelso can secure them a semis spot).. If we win, but Bero still win, then that will be the third year in a row that we have come second by a single, solitary point.. :facepalm:
Very interesting that the minor premiership will be decided on Saturday, I imagine there will be a lot of texts or checks to the foz for results on Sat arvo..

Mo-town will be looking to spoil Jesmond's finish to the season even though Jezzo will definitely get third or fourth..
While Kotara vs Suns is going to be a cracker of a match out at Nesbitt, Suns will be hurting a bit after their loss last week but are techincally still able to pinch 4th spot depending on goals and other results..

Good luck to all teams, bring on the weekend!!

[Nou Camp]

PREDICTED SUNDAY WEATHER
On Sunday, the deluge unleashes on the east coast as the low moves towards it. If you live between southeast QLD and Victoria’s East Gippsland, now is time to get the washing and gardening done or stock up on your DVDs and board games as Sunday will be a super soaker. Widespread falls of at least 25mm and as much as 100mm are forecast for some parts of the coast between Port Macquarie and the Gold Coast. Brisbane and Sydney are likely to see their heaviest rain in at least five months.

what happens if we cant play sunday at Kotara??

[hawk]

Huge weekend of games to finish the regular season..
Obviously us Gardo boys are looking to beat Westlakes and can only hope that Nelso can get Bero to drop some points (of which a win for Nelso can secure them a semis spot).. If we win, but Bero still win, then that will be the third year in a row that we have come second by a single, solitary point.. :facepalm:
Very interesting that the minor premiership will be decided on Saturday, I imagine there will be a lot of texts or checks to the foz for results on Sat arvo..

Mo-town will be looking to spoil Jesmond's finish to the season even though Jezzo will definitely get third or fourth..
While Kotara vs Suns is going to be a cracker of a match out at Nesbitt, Suns will be hurting a bit after their loss last week but are techincally still able to pinch 4th spot depending on goals and other results..!!

Watchout for the long throwin Bero

[Lofty]

PREDICTED SUNDAY WEATHER
On Sunday, the deluge unleashes on the east coast as the low moves towards it. If you live between southeast QLD and Victoria’s East Gippsland, now is time to get the washing and gardening done or stock up on your DVDs and board games as Sunday will be a super soaker. Widespread falls of at least 25mm and as much as 100mm are forecast for some parts of the coast between Port Macquarie and the Gold Coast. Brisbane and Sydney are likely to see their heaviest rain in at least five months.

what happens if we cant play sunday at Kotara??

I think it will then be rescheduled mid-week - although that won't leave much room for error if there is more rain following sunday.. I don't think the ressies and thirds fixtures would need to be played as they won't have a bearing on the ladder..

Could the game be brought forward to Saturday?

[Dolphin Messenger]

Watchout for the long throwin Bero
No long throw this weekend he is suspended for too many yellows the last yellow 3 weeks ago but got the notification this week which is a shame.

[Shayne]

No long throw this weekend he is suspended for too many yellows the last yellow 3 weeks ago but got the notification this week which is a shame.

Love the tactics Dolphin..

"Parking the bus"

"No long throw ins"

Can see the Bay coming out swinging this weekend after down-playing the game all week :lol:

[Dolphin Messenger]

Love the tactics Dolphin..

"Parking the bus"

"No long throw ins"

Can see the Bay coming out swinging this weekend after down-playing the game all week :lol:

I can confirm the long thrower for Nelson Bay is suspended

[RANGER09]

No long throw this weekend he is suspended for too many yellows the last yellow 3 weeks ago but got the notification this week which is a shame.

Yep they are a tad slow this year, we had one guy who last card was rd9, didn't receive notification until rd16

[Guiltykeep]

Burbs vs westlakes
3rds 3-0
Res 4-1

[Dolphin Messenger]

N Bay v Bero
0-1 Danny Bird header 15 mins in
The only bus parked is Beros in the car park. All Bero, the bay keeper saving 4 to 5 solid chances

[Dolphin Messenger]

N Bay v Bero
0-2 ht
Start of 2nd half

[Dolphin Messenger]

Nelson Bay player sent Danny Burt was scorer after realising from the tinnies

[Lofty]

Always going to be a tough one for N Bay in these circumstances with bero chasing promotion. What happened in other grades?

[supa]

BERO 2
BAY 0

bay held tight at the back, defended very well, but never looked like scoring. credit to the rest if the team holding their shape when old mate got sent. big celebrations tonight, then back to business next week at training. good luck to everyone else tomorrow.

[Stephen McTowelie]

N Bay v Bero
0-1 Danny Bird header 15 mins in
The only bus parked is Beros in the car park. All Bero, the bay keeper saving 4 to 5 solid chances

Bay keeper definitely the best in the comp. Much better than beresfields pretender

[C'mon man]

Can we please get some results from other games today?

[Guiltykeep]

Can we please get some results from other games today?

Burbs vs west lakes
3rds 3-0 burbs
Res 4-1 burbs
1st 10-2 burbs

Club champions!!!!

[Ninja]

Gratz to Bero

Might have to sacrifice a goat next year, that's worth at least one point right?

[NWM]

Waiting with baited breathe for the outcome of another bullshit washout. There were 2 options. 1 move fixtures to Saturday, option 2 get one grade played which is the only relevant fixture... First grade. FFS it hasn't rained since 7 am. Sickened!

[hawk]

Bero lg1 & lg2 teams both promoted. Both teams could have ended up in the same div.

I know they are different entities but would it be possible for both to play in same division or would the clubs decide not to?

[supa]

Bay keeper definitely the best in the comp. Much better than beresfields pretender

just needs a bigger bus parked in front of him...

[supa]

Bero lg1 & lg2 teams both promoted. Both teams could have ended up in the same div.

I know they are different entities but would it be possible for both to play in same division or would the clubs decide not to?

completely seperate clubs... not even a junior/senior relationship.. only thing the clubs have in common is location

[Leeds lad]

Yeah Nesbitt drainage is poor and it's a shame as there is only surface water on it atm, will be dry by tomorrow. Couldn't have moved forward though as I believe there were junior games on yesterday

[Frodo]

Jesmond don't seem to have been up for it... again..

[Frodo]

Morisset vs Jesmond

3rds 1-5 Jesmond comfortable winners.
Reserves 4-1 Morisset boys did well for the win. Good game of football.
Firsts 6-2 Morisset came out of the sheds fired up and got 4 goals in about 15-20 mins. Jesmond got a penalty and another from a free kick near half way (straight through our keepers legs). Morisset finally switched back on and scored another two. Missed a few chances and in the end it was a pretty solid win. 15 points from a possible 18 taken from Jesmond for the year. Its a good feeling.

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

Mor 6 Jes 2.

Smashed us out of the blocks 4-0 inside 20 min. One harsh handball, one may have been offside (although their club linesman overall was very good and fair) but saying that our keeper made a couple of saves he had no right to make. Could have been anywhere from 2 to 6 inside that 20min. Some tactical changes and a substitution and from there game was competitive with pretty even chances at both ends but damage had already been done in the early stages.

If perform like that on weekend, no matter who we play they will be rubbing their hands together!

Onto who we play - have Kotara and Suns put their heads together on when they might be playing their blockbuster for a spot in the semis?

[KSSFC]

Mor 6 Jes 2.

Smashed us out of the blocks 4-0 inside 20 min. One harsh handball, one may have been offside (although their club linesman overall was very good and fair) but saying that our keeper made a couple of saves he had no right to make. Could have been anywhere from 2 to 6 inside that 20min. Some tactical changes and a substitution and from there game was competitive with pretty even chances at both ends but damage had already been done in the early stages.

If perform like that on weekend, no matter who we play they will be rubbing their hands together!

Onto who we play - have Kotara and Suns put their heads together on when they might be playing their blockbuster for a spot in the semis?

At the moment, the game is scheduled to be played tonight at 7:30 @ Nesbitt Park. 1st Grade Only.

[Lofty]

Mor 6 Jes 2.

Smashed us out of the blocks 4-0 inside 20 min. One harsh handball, one may have been offside (although their club linesman overall was very good and fair) but saying that our keeper made a couple of saves he had no right to make. Could have been anywhere from 2 to 6 inside that 20min. Some tactical changes and a substitution and from there game was competitive with pretty even chances at both ends but damage had already been done in the early stages.

If perform like that on weekend, no matter who we play they will be rubbing their hands together!

Onto who we play - have Kotara and Suns put their heads together on when they might be playing their blockbuster for a spot in the semis?

I haven't heard anything other than whispers so far. I don't think there is any need for ressies and thirds to play, as positions can't be changed (unless Suns thirds were to win 9-0 making them minor premiers haha - but that's just a little unrealistic). So I think just first grade will play, hopefully tomorrow night? I did hear something about possibly tonight to give the winning team more rest for the semis, but the fact I haven't heard anything yet, it doesn't seem like tonight will be happening.

Will keep the foz posted if I hear anything.

Peace

[NWM]

What's everyone's thoughts on the GF being on Sunday? It ruins the celebrations/commiserations in my opinion. Should be a Saturday Fixture!

[NWM]

At the moment, the game is scheduled to be played tonight at 7:30 @ Nesbitt Park. 1st Grade Only.

Have the Suns been notified? I haven't heard anything from the boys.

EDIT* Just heard it's 7:30pm first grade only

[Bon]

Congratulations to Bero on getting minor premiership and promotion!! We were hoping you would drop a point at some stage but you just kept on steam rolling ahead, well earned..
It feels like its been a real quick season (what with the BYE and a fair bit of weather-related rescheduling) but now we are at the pointy end..
Should be very interesting to see what happens tonight with Kotara and Suns and finding out who will be playing who in the semis..


What's everyone's thoughts on the GF being on Sunday? It ruins the celebrations/commiserations in my opinion. Should be a Saturday Fixture!

I agree totally, I wish it was on a Saturday so that the celebrations/drinking-to-forget can go on for as long as possible..

[Lofty]

What's everyone's thoughts on the GF being on Sunday? It ruins the celebrations/commiserations in my opinion. Should be a Saturday Fixture!

I think it's terrible having it on a Sunday. No reason why the federation should block a move for it be played on the Saturday!

[Premy]

I think it's terrible having it on a Sunday. No reason why the federation should block a move for it be played on the Saturday!
I have a wedding to go to on the Saturday, that's enough reason to leave it on the Sunday right? :lol:

[Lofty]

I have a wedding to go to on the Saturday, that's enough reason to leave it on the Sunday right? :lol:

If the GF is on Saturday, then that's a good enough reason for them to change the wedding isn't it? :P

[Bon]

I have a wedding to go to on the Saturday, that's enough reason to leave it on the Sunday right? :lol:

Oh mate, my sister is getting married the day before the GF, so if we make it, I think no matter what day it is on, I lose..

[RANGER09]

Have the Suns been notified? I haven't heard anything from the boys.

EDIT* Just heard it's 7:30pm first grade only

looking at the forecast you will be lucky to get on tonight anyway, bugger for both teams!

[RANGER09]

Oh mate, my sister is getting married the day before the GF, so if we make it, I think no matter what day it is on, I lose..

you think they would check out finals dates for you so as to plan their wedding day around them!

[Bon]

you think they would check out finals dates for you so as to plan their wedding day around them!

Tell me about it.. Three times she has moved the date cause she is basically sitting at home just farming kids.. hahaha
Then they decide that that is the day.. Unbelievable..

[Swanky]

At the moment, the game is scheduled to be played tonight at 7:30 @ Nesbitt Park. 1st Grade Only.

Be surprised if this goes ahead tonight at Nesbitt Park as all Newcastle Council Grounds are Closed

[Premy]

Suns up 4-1 with not long to go

[Lofty]

Suns came out strong and created loads of chances to no avail. Kotara opened the scoring in the 40th minute counter attack well against the run of play. 1-0 HT.
Second half a bit of a blur for me, but Suns scored their third goal with 10 to go and then scored a long ball counter attack goal with Kotara pushing high with 5 to go.
Suns finish up 4-1 charging into the semis!

[Nou Camp]

Feel sorry for Kotara
I think that's 2 years in a row we have knocked them out of finals on the last day
Our boys... Geez not sure where that performance came from haven't seen grit like that for a while from firsts even after going down 1-0 at the break after having most of the opportunities

[C'mon man]

Yeah dissapointing to finish that way - would have liked to get our best side out there obvliously but we wanted to get the game played so a few guys couldnt play on the night for work reasons or injuries but the suns deserved the win 100%, showed great desire and good luck to them.
a big well done to the commitee of kotara to get that ground somewhat playable - great job.

Overall we would have liked to get all grades into the semi but it wasnt meant to be.....

still have two great chances to get what we want out of this season

[Lofty]

Excited for the final series now with the Suns the only club to have all three grades in the finals. However, I'm a little concerned with the weather predicted for the remainder of the week. Hoping that the comp doesn't get pushed back a week. We also have the issue now that Suns are hosting the 1 v 4 games this Saturday with Olympic also scheduled to host 1 v 4 in League 2.. Surely league 1 has preference.. :P

[Premy]

Excited for the final series now with the Suns the only club to have all three grades in the finals. However, I'm a little concerned with the weather predicted for the remainder of the week. Hoping that the comp doesn't get pushed back a week. We also have the issue now that Suns are hosting the 1 v 4 games this Saturday with Olympic also scheduled to host 1 v 4 in League 2.. Surely league 1 has preference.. :P

Play all 5 games there.
ZL2 res- 9:45-11
ZL1 3rd- 11-12:30
ZL1 Res- 12:30-2
ZL2 1st- 2-3:45
ZL1 1st- 3:45-5:30

[namwob99]

Play all 5 games there.
ZL2 res- 9:45-11
ZL1 3rd- 11-12:30
ZL1 Res- 12:30-2
ZL2 1st- 2-3:45
ZL1 1st- 3:45-5:30
After rain all week I can only imagine what that cricket pitch will look like after 5 games. Olympic to darling street maybe? Hamilton make NPL semis?

[NWM]

A big tip of the cap to Kotara who actively got the game played last night. Couldn't help but feel sorry for them packing up the ground in the rain with that result.

[Lofty]

Play all 5 games there.
ZL2 res- 9:45-11
ZL1 3rd- 11-12:30
ZL1 Res- 12:30-2
ZL2 1st- 2-3:45
ZL1 1st- 3:45-5:30

For finals fixtures, 2:15 needs to be allowed between matches. Meaning;
ZL2 res- 9:45-12:00
ZL1 3rd- 12:00-2:15
ZL1 Res- 2:15-4:30
ZL2 1st- 4:30-6:45
ZL1 1st- 6:45-8:00

That's one long ass day for committee's and yes, the pitch will be an issue.

I think both Olympic and Suns might need to source the option of using Darling Street and Magic Park. I'm not sure about the availability of D St, but I know that Magic Park is hosting the NPL youth finals on the Sunday for 4 grades..

[Premy]

For finals fixtures, 2:15 needs to be allowed between matches. Meaning;
ZL2 res- 9:45-12:00
ZL1 3rd- 12:00-2:15
ZL1 Res- 2:15-4:30
ZL2 1st- 4:30-6:45
ZL1 1st- 6:45-8:00

That's one long ass day for committee's and yes, the pitch will be an issue.

I think both Olympic and Suns might need to source the option of using Darling Street and Magic Park. I'm not sure about the availability of D St, but I know that Magic Park is hosting the NPL youth finals on the Sunday for 4 grades..

Surely that is just for finals where a result is needed, the 1st leg of a home and away semi should be fine

[Lofty]

Surely that is just for finals where a result is needed, the 1st leg of a home and away semi should be fine

Yep - my bad. That completely went over my head - I was looking at GF timings. But still, I don't know whether it would work having that many games with the weather expected.

[Premy]

Yep - my bad. That completely went over my head - I was looking at GF timings. But still, I don't know whether it would work having that many games with the weather expected.
Yeah definitely agree on the weather part, thought I would just throw the idea out there.

[Beachedas]

so it appears Zone League 2 rates higher than Zone League 1, with the Suns v Bero game having to be moved to Bero's ground as opposed to Hamilton having to find somewhere else to play.

[Lofty]

so it appears Zone League 2 rates higher than Zone League 1, with the Suns v Bero game having to be moved to Bero's ground as opposed to Hamilton having to find somewhere else to play.

It's such a rubbish decision from the federation. Not much can be done about it now though.

[namwob99]

so it appears Zone League 2 rates higher than Zone League 1, with the Suns v Bero game having to be moved to Bero's ground as opposed to Hamilton having to find somewhere else to play.

2 home legs for Bero?

[Ram Raider]

so it appears Zone League 2 rates higher than Zone League 1, with the Suns v Bero game having to be moved to Bero's ground as opposed to Hamilton having to find somewhere else to play.

Rates up with a few years ago that Week 1 of the finals Jesmond Reggie's played a knockout game at Muswellbrook and 1sts played the same day at Barnsley and then the second week we were forced to move the 1st Grade Home game to 1pm to allow the opposition players to attend a wedding. How these people get these positions is beyond me.

[Lofty]

2 home legs for Bero?

Nope. The decision came from the association. Apparently because Olympic's game was confirmed at Connolly Park on the weekend before the Suns washout game gave them preference. Suns will be hosting the return leg.

[leftrightout]

So with all this talk of a couple of ZPL teams moving up to NEWFM would this mean that Bero and potentially Suburbs may be promoted? and if that's the case would you suburbs boys go? I know in the past you have rejected it, wanting to gain it in the proper way. I really believe you both bero and suburbs belong in ZPL.

[Premy]

So with all this talk of a couple of ZPL teams moving up to NEWFM would this mean that Bero and potentially Suburbs may be promoted? and if that's the case would you suburbs boys go? I know in the past you have rejected it, wanting to gain it in the proper way. I really believe you both bero and suburbs belong in ZPL.
This has been bought up in conversation a few times over the last few weeks. A few of the senior players are planning on having meeting in the next few weeks to discuss the future of the club I'm sure this will be on the agenda

[Bon]

This has been bought up in conversation a few times over the last few weeks. A few of the senior players are planning on having meeting in the next few weeks to discuss the future of the club I'm sure this will be on the agenda

This is true..

[Drunken ranger]

This has been bought up in conversation a few times over the last few weeks. A few of the senior players are planning on having meeting in the next few weeks to discuss the future of the club I'm sure this will be on the agenda
If you's stick to your philosophy burbs will be playing league 1 next year

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

Burbs have every right to revisit their previous decision around promotion and make a call based on the best interest of their club for 2015. I don't think anyone would begrudge them taking the opportunity for promotion if it were given to them.

[curious_fan]

It's such a rubbish decision from the federation. Not much can be done about it now though.


The Federation have nothing to do with it. Zone Leagues are administered by Newcastle Football on behalf of the three zones.

[Lofty]

The Federation have nothing to do with it. Zone Leagues are administered by Newcastle Football on behalf of the three zones.

Federation, association, Newcastle football.. Same thing. The point was that the 'decision makers' decision to give preference to ZL2, rather than ZL1 was poor. I understand there weren't a lot of options, but that's just my opinion.

[Lofty]

How's the ground and weather looking out at Bero?

[C'mon man]

How's the ground looking at JESMOND ???

[RANGER09]

wouldnt imagine them looking the best with the rain we received this week, both grounds seemed to be called off pretty quickly. but maybe an exception will be made for the semis.

[outsider]

How's the ground looking at JESMOND ???

Was called out for training last night and heaps of rain since then.Dont get your hopes up.

[supa]

How's the ground and weather looking out at Bero?
will only be called off if ground is deemed to be unsafe for play.. it has all summer to recover from being chopped up

[Bon]

will only be called off if ground is deemed to be unsafe for play.. it has all summer to recover from being chopped up

When I drove home from work yesterday, I noticed a bloke on Bero's field on a ride on mower..

[C'mon man]

Any update on Jesmond Park......are we looking good?

[ramsbelong@jesmondpark]

I've just heard from our president as he was leaving Jesmond Park and it's still pretty bad, although seems to be improving as what he described sounds better than what a group of us witnessed last night. As was stated by Bero, we'll be looking to get it going as long as it's not dangerous and obviously approved by the referee.

Having spoken to the powers-to-be at the association a couple of times this week, note there could be an email go out later in the day with more information for the consideration of hosting clubs.

FYI Garden Suburbs - we are going to inspect the ground tomorrow afternoon and will aim to keep you posted.

[supa]

When I drove home from work yesterday, I noticed a bloke on Bero's field on a ride on mower..

we were rolling it.. trying to push the water off, ground looked OK this arvo.. wet through the centre as usual but playable if we see no more rain

[Nou Camp]

Get the covers out

[gny]

Bero on?

[Premy]

Get the covers out1-1 HT I heard.

[KSSFC]

3rd Grade Result From Bero
Kotara 4 - Nelson bay 0

Nelson Bay battled well and had some chances, but in the end it was a relatively comfortable win for Kotara.

[Premy]

Beresfield 1-2 Newcastle Suns

[Cuz]

Huge result for suns!

[KSSFC]

Reserve Grade Result?

[C'mon man]

5-2 to the suns so I heard

[Lofty]

Confirmed results;
Thirds Kotara 4-0
Ressies Suns 5-2
Firsts Suns 2-1

[Beppe]

1st grade match review?

[gny]

Rubbish match. Good crowd with plenty to say

[Lofty]

Bero played liked bero. Never going to be a good match when one team clearly isn't there to play football. Tactics back fired for them and suns missed a decent 1 on 1 chance at the end. How bero ended with 11 men I'll never know. Next week should be fun.