2014 Zone League 2 Thread

[RANGER09]

Hmmm...what have you done Wilso???

not ideal set up if you end up playing each other 3 weeks in a row! bring back the old 1v2 & 3v4 semi finals :)

[pv4]

I was worried when I left this thread that it would become dull and not worth reading.

Thanks to all involved for keeping the ZL2 thread alive and kicking!

[Drunken ranger]

not ideal set up if you end up playing each other 3 weeks in a row! bring back the old 1v2 & 3v4 semi finals :)

Here here

[Wilso8948]

Hmmm...what have you done Wilso???

Wanna just stand around the whole game and have a 0-0 draw?

[ZONE LEAGUE ALL STAR]

charly v terrace (1-6)

charly dominant for majority of the match. very unlucky to concede 4 or 5 or 6 goals from bad bounces and pure misfortune at crucial stages of the game. Brave effort from terrace to hang on for the win with a nail biting finished as charlie looked a real chance coming home with wet sails and a late desereved goal.

[Drunken ranger]

charly v terrace (1-6)

charly dominant for majority of the match. very unlucky to concede 4 or 5 or 6 goals from bad bounces and pure misfortune at crucial stages of the game. Brave effort from terrace to hang on for the win with a nail biting finished as charlie looked a real chance coming home with wet sails and a late desereved goal.
A poor defensive mistake of not marking your man led to the goal terrace deserved a clean sheet after some of the goals we scored we let ourselves down

[rolo]

Well we weren't buy now that you mentioned it. But ****in hell rolo, look at you, using words with AT LEAST two syllables. You'd have to have had both neurons firing to come up with them.

Thanks mate. My class that I teach was doing three syllables word this week for spelling, so I thought I should give it a go myself and see if I'm smarter than a third grader. Appreciate the recognition =) You don't really need to say "look at you" twice though, I get the message the first time. Not sure what you are buying either?

[XRanger]

charly v terrace (1-6)

charly dominant for majority of the match. very unlucky to concede 4 or 5 or 6 goals from bad bounces and pure misfortune at crucial stages of the game. Brave effort from terrace to hang on for the win with a nail biting finished as charlie looked a real chance coming home with wet sails and a late desereved goal. haha this is a stitch up for sure or I was at a different game, definitely give us a football lesson lol. I hope we get dominated like that through the finals.

[75wrdna]

Anyone got any idea the official amount of yellows til suspension?

[Swanky]

Anyone got any idea the official amount of yellows til suspension?

4 yellows = 1 game
6 yellows = 2 games

[Drunken ranger]

Anyone got any idea the official amount of yellows til suspension?

Just wait till they catch you lol

[Drunken ranger]

What's everyone's favourite player of the year this season (not your own club) and also your favourite team to beat and why

[The Dreaded Keeper]

Favorite player was probably Lez before he left the Terrace. His speed and power are phenomenal in this division, and he's also a funny prick.

Not my fav team to beat but my fav win this year was vs Terrace at The Nest. It was our first night game on our ground ever, and we had a pretty good turnout. Cars flashing lights and beeping and cheering at the end made it feel like a GF. Was a tough game, and our clubs best looking bloke scored the winner too, an ex-Ranger no less. The Terrace boys couldn't stop him that night!!!

[gny]

We were pretty quite after that header dreaded keeper haha

[XRanger]

What's everyone's favourite player of the year this season (not your own club) and also your favourite team to beat and why

Classiest player in my opinion would be Chris Matthews (charly).
Best player Steven Krause before his season ended.
Bero the prettiest to watch knock the ball around.

[Charman]

Has anyone heard the rumour of an ID4 next year? From what I hear it is to be 1 grade only and is to act as a third grade for ID2 / ID3 teams only as a "combined comp" So if for eg if Merewether in ID2 had a third team and Mayfield in ID3 had a third team they would both be in ID4.
Obviously there would be some logistical issues it seems but scheduling would, where ever possible, mean all 3 grades played at home on the same day. Better chance of refs!
I like it, some wrinkles to iron out but I reckon that we could fill a genuine third grade.

[hawk]

Has anyone heard the rumour of an ID4 next year? From what I hear it is to be 1 grade only and is to act as a third grade for ID2 / ID3 teams only as a "combined comp" So if for eg if Merewether in ID2 had a third team and Mayfield in ID3 had a third team they would both be in ID4.
Obviously there would be some logistical issues it seems but scheduling would, where ever possible, mean all 3 grades played at home on the same day. Better chance of refs!
I like it, some wrinkles to iron out but I reckon that we could fill a genuine third grade.

Could also be a good transition for all-age teams.

Is this extension of ID comps be a way for nnswf to get more revenue through team rego etc?

[curious_fan]

Could also be a good transition for all-age teams.

Is this extension of ID comps be a way for nnswf to get more revenue through team rego etc?

FFA & Northern get the same be it playing Zone or All Age , the Associations run Zone Leagues so unless they make a difference in the amounts they charge an adult between Zone and ALL Age it won't change anyones finances just be a help to clubs that have enough extra players to make up a third team and don't want to send them away or be forced to lose them because they can't offer them enough game time.

It sounds like a good idea for the clubs that can, and for even smaller clubs say a South Wallsend Juniors for example to take that first step up from ALL Age to Zone in a manageable step with one grade.

[XRanger]

FFA & Northern get the same be it playing Zone or All Age , the Associations run Zone Leagues so unless they make a difference in the amounts they charge an adult between Zone and ALL Age it won't change anyones finances just be a help to clubs that have enough extra players to make up a third team and don't want to send them away or be forced to lose them because they can't offer them enough game time.

It sounds like a good idea for the clubs that can, and for even smaller clubs say a South Wallsend Juniors for example to take that first step up from ALL Age to Zone in a manageable step with one grade.
I don't understand, wouldn't ID4's be weaker tha all age A's! What's the purpose?

[Creepin10]

Any one have any idea where the gf is going to be and if it will be on the saturday or sunday?

[namwob99]

Any one have any idea where the gf is going to be and if it will be on the saturday or sunday?

ZONE LEAGUE TWO

Venue: Johnston Park, West Wallsend

Date: Sunday, 7 September 2014

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

[nosmackjustfact]

Beating Olympic at Olympic with only 5 first graders to do the warm up the other 6 players backed up from regies.a good win for a depleted side players stood up and showed heart.classiest player Olympics striker was quality however I haven't played all sides this year due to injury.
Charley not a great year but due to key season ending injuries very depleted and first grade being filled with reserve players that were missing out on a run all together when the squad was full strength.

[RANGER09]

Rd 18
Medowie v Terrace
Hamilton v Muswellbrook
Beresfield v Stockton
Charlestown v University
Merewether v Plattsburg

[jussimac]

Stockton to beat beresfield at home? Is that a serious prediction or just a hope?

[thephenom]

Big weekend ahead lads , good luck to all. The spotlight this weekend has to be on Stockton. With our lads resting a few players with injuries , work , holidays etc. It will almost gift Hamilton an easy home game. So I guess we'll all have to wait and see the outcome of the Stockton V Beresfield game to see who makes the 4. Once again good luck to all and bring on the semis!

[thephenom]

Rd 18
Medowie v Terrace
Hamilton v Muswellbrook
Beresfield v Stockton
Charlestown v University
Merewether v Plattsburg
Unlikely for us mate , we have a heap out. 6 or 7 I think , will be a good day to be the home team lol.

[XRanger]

Unlikely for us mate , we have a heap out. 6 or 7 I think , will be a good day to be the home team lol.

I would of picked Olympic anyway, I think they will have all hands on deck in firsts this week

[gny]

Bero will fold under pressure

[XRanger]

Bero will fold under pressure
Hopefully a good clean game, so we don't have to read about it all week lol.

[anfield]

Members of our club (dudley id3) have sparked the talk of combined id2/id3 third grade or simply id4 single grade.

I put in a post on id3 page with what I know if anyones
Interested have a look and add any thoughts.

[Wilso8948]

Hopefully a good clean game, so we don't have to read about it all week lol.

Bero aren't sooks like Medowie. We play as hard as eachother and give out as much as we take. At least Bero boys leave whatever was said on the field. Will be a good game no matter what the outcome.

[Ranger-86]

Alot of rain forcast to start around lunchtime tomorrow, hopefully it holds of long enough for the grounds to be playable in the wet

[namwob99]

Alot of rain forcast to start around lunchtime tomorrow, hopefully it holds of long enough for the grounds to be playable in the wet

1-1 draws for all?

[Wilso8948]

1-1 draws for all?
Sounds good to us Bowey

[Roger]

Does anyone know what happens in regard to washouts this weekend if theres any??
I gotta a feeling if they all get washed out everyone just gets a point, but if 1 game goes ahead, then the rest must be re-sheduled for mid week or forfieted. Can anyone confirm this??

[RANGER09]

Should all be played today so shouldn't be an issue, but in the past only games that had am impact on finals positions are played, when grounds are ok, other matches given 1-1 result
Good luck to all teams today some great games for last round, semi final spots and minor premiership all to be settled today in first grade!
Stocko hoping Mussy just foxing with under strength team , we are hoping Stocko fire up and give it to Bero :grin:

[XRanger]

I think bero need to win today considering medowie are gonna let us win 30-0 for a couple of cartons lol

[Suarez]

Is it raining up mussy way

[Suarez]

Should all be played today so shouldn't be an issue, but in the past only games that had am impact on finals positions are played, when grounds are ok, other matches given 1-1 result
Good luck to all teams today some great games for last round, semi final spots and minor premiership all to be settled today in first grade!
Stocko hoping Mussy just foxing with under strength team , we are hoping Stocko fire up and give it to Bero :grin:

I think bero would rather play stocko then hamo it would be a easier game against stocko

[Wilso8948]

Yer stocko are honkin

[XRanger]

Will be a good finals series whoever makes it, hopefully every team can make it fit with all players on deck, will be the strongest finals this comp has seen in a while. Any other year I'm sure stocko and Hamilton would of both made it, Credit to all the top teams this year. Good luck

[Bubbles7]

Zone league 2 premiers 2014 BERESFIELD!
firsts 5-1 bero
Res 5-0 bero
Second place finish in reserves for us also. Back to back sensational years for us.
Hats off to the rest in this league. Super competitive and top year had by all. Good luck to everyone in finals

[thephenom]

From the results i've heard so far , Terrace wrapped up 2nd place with a draw against medowie. Bero wrap up the minor with a win against stockton. Hamilton beat muswellbrook and therefore make the 4 ahead of stockton. What a finish!

[thephenom]

Zone league 2 premiers 2014

BERESFIELD!
firsts 5-1 bero
Res 5-0 bero
Second place finish in reserves for us also. Back to back sensational years for us.
Hats off to the rest in this league. Super competitive and top year had by all. Good luck to everyone in finals

Congrats guys , well deserved. You had a great year and were the only team to beat us on both occasions.

[aidos]

Merewether V plattsy

Res: 0-2 to plattsy, good game plattsy finished their chances

1sts: 5-3 to Merewether, Great win from 3-1 down. Came home strong with 4 goals to the captain. Good to see the grubs medowie get the wooden spoon!

[Bubbles7]

Back to back premiers in first and club champions also zl3 2013 zl2 2014

[cartz94]

Medowie - Terrace
2-2 Res
2-2 firsts

Hard fought game by both grades.
2-0 for Medowie in first grade, second half goals on the break by the Terrace to equalise, honestly one of the fairest and best games I've played this season..
Great games to watch and play, well done to all players involved, strong end to the season for us, shame we're getting dropped down a grade..
Thanks boys

[XRanger]

Full respect for medowie, showed a lot of heart today and are all good lads, great refereeing job too.

[XRanger]

Congrats to bero for a well earnt minor premiership

[XRanger]

Stocko v terrace result on SP is wrong if anyone wants to fix it up.

Also I think terrace might fall back a bit. Only because they have some tough games ahead. Losing Lez hurts as well as the other fella from a shoulder reco from what I heard on the weekend? He pretty much runs the front third. They have some points on the board though so it's up to everyone else to keep bagging 3 points.tell ya what all the terrace boys are laughing at this thread now, up the bomb hahaha

[Wilso8948]

If u also keep reading I said terrace have made me eat my words after a few good results. It was a prediction made at the time

[RANGER09]

So next weekend looks like
Sat 1st grade Beresfield vs Hamilton, res grade Hamilton vs Uni at Tarro
Sun 1st grade Muswellbrook vs Terrace, res grade Charlestown vs Beresfield at Victoria Park

Well done all teams that made the finals, well done to Bero taking out minor prem & club CC.

[Neally]

So next weekend looks like
Sat 1st grade Beresfield vs Hamilton, res grade Hamilton vs Uni at Tarro
Sun 1st grade Muswellbrook vs Terrace, res grade Charlestown vs Beresfield at Victoria Park

Well done all teams that made the finals, well done to Bero taking out minor prem & club CC.

I think Saturday will be at Connelly?

[RANGER09]

I think Saturday will be at Connelly?

Oops! Sure will, Tarro following week

[XRanger]

If u also keep reading I said terrace have made me eat my words after a few good results. It was a prediction made at the time

Have to admit you guys and bero def give this comp a good shake after coming up, makes everyone wary of who's coming up next year

[jussimac]

It will be simba coming up next year. Beresfield narrowly beat them last year on each occasion and only won the grand final on a shoot out. They will definitely be a top team next year

[Wilso8948]

Simba are a quality side. They strengthen each year and have some young kids who are absolute guns. Our goal was to not get relegated but was gutted to get so close to the finals. Especially being equal on points for fourth. We need to add some depth next year and do well again. There's some serious quality in this comp and simba will only add to that

[XRanger]

Simba are a quality side. They strengthen each year and have some young kids who are absolute guns. Our goal was to not get relegated but was gutted to get so close to the finals. Especially being equal on points for fourth. We need to add some depth next year and do well again. There's some serious quality in this comp and simba will only add to thatyeah for sure, I'm not sure if medowie should be relegated, def not the worst team in this comp going of the weekend and their last few results.

[Wilso8948]

I agree. I think they just need a full strength side every week and they would compete. Just need to whinge less ;);) Even merewether were bagging some results lately. See what happens next year I guess as teams always struggle for numbers etc. even we got the late call up to ZL2 so no one will know till next year

[bigdick95]

Could platsburg update the scores for their game vs Olympic so we can actually see a clear table please??

[Lofty]

Soo what happens now that both Suns and Olympic are scheduled to host their respective 1 v 4 fixtures this Saturday @ Connelly?..

[Bubbles7]

Soo what happens now that both Suns and Olympic are scheduled to host their respective 1 v 4 fixtures this Saturday @ Connelly?..
If it keeps raining all week neither team will. Olympic have darling st but theyre not precious enough like npl or zpl to be allowed to play there

[RANGER09]

They had 1st rd this year planned against Stocko at Darling st and had to be played elsewhere due to wet weather

[Lofty]

But Olympic don't have anymore fixtures there now with their first grade not in finals at all? Don't know why anyone would be precious about that ground anyway to be honest..

[Creepin10]

Whats the go if the games on the weekend do get washed out?
do they just push everything back a week or?

[RANGER09]

Whats the go if the games on the weekend do get washed out?
do they just push everything back a week or?

Muswellbrook should be ok :whistling:

[Ranger-86]

Whats the go if the games on the weekend do get washed out?
do they just push everything back a week or?

I would of thought next week game becomes a knock out game at higher finishing teams home ground, like the good old days

[hawk]

Nelson(s) Bay should be booked already. That ground is playable 10 mins after a flood.

[RANGER09]

How is the Eagles nest holding up Dreaded?

[Bubbles7]

I would of thought next week game becomes a knock out game at higher finishing teams home ground, like the good old days
Correct. If the following week is washed out also it will be 1v2 in GF

[The Dreaded Keeper]

How is the Eagles nest holding up Dreaded?

Seems okayish man. Certainly playable at this stage, just a bit sticky in certain areas.

[Charlie Bubblegum]

Correct. If the following week is washed out also it will be 1v2 in GF

Incorrect. The email that I've received from the association states that " if your venue is washed out this weekend, make arrangements to reset matches for midweek prior to leg two".

[Charlie Bubblegum]

Seems okayish man. Certainly playable at this stage, just a bit sticky in certain areas.

Phrasing.

[The Dreaded Keeper]

Phrasing.
Praising.

[roundballsarebetter]

Incorrect. The email that I've received from the association states that " if your venue is washed out this weekend, make arrangements to reset matches for midweek prior to leg two".

Interesting to see what happens if terrace and muss get on and olympic and bero get washed out this week , as next week its suppose to be a mammoth amout of rain ( around 200mm between monday to thursday) and i dont see any games getting on at any stage

[thephenom]

How is the Eagles nest holding up Dreaded?

I marked the pitch today , held up well. Looks like good weather so we'll definitely be on!

[RANGER09]

Cheers, see ya Sunday!

[Creepin10]

Any scores from today lads?

[namwob99]

Hammo up 2-1 in both grades!!

[roundballsarebetter]

Hammo up 2-1 in both grades!!

How did connelly park hold up ? Would of thought with all that rain there was no chance.

Match reports for the games anyone?

[Swanky]

How did connelly park hold up ? Would of thought with all that rain there was no chance.

Match reports for the games anyone?
The ground held up ok wicket was slippery but wicket was covered overnight to keep rain off which helped the game go ahead

[JimJam]

Olympic were their usual grubby selves in reserves with their captain getting sent off for a horrible challenge on Uni captain. Then proceeded to argue with the ref and call him a f**king pig.
Enjoy your time on the sideline champ! No wonder they play the way they do with a bloke like that leading them

[Suarez]

Olympic were their usual grubby selves in reserves with their captain getting sent off for a horrible challenge on Uni captain. Then proceeded to argue with the ref and call him a f**king pig.
Enjoy your time on the sideline champ! No wonder they play the way they do with a bloke like that leading them

C'mon mate don't be a sore loser use were beating by the better team.

[JimJam]

Mate it's not a matter of being a sore loser, just commenting on the disgraceful performance of one of your players. The game isn't over yet still next week! I think the actual game was quite tense and a good contest. Just a shame that some players ruin it with grubbiness.

[Bubbles7]

Bero vs Charlie
1-0
Brook vs terrace
1-1

[The Dreaded Keeper]

Great game up at The Nest in first grade today. Both goals were off the spot and for mine neither were warranted. The penalty count was pretty heavily against Mussy but that was probably an indication of the ref not liking a hard/tough game and that's generally how we play. A couple of the Terrace boys spent more time on the deck than Taubman's Raw Linseed but in saying that, there was a gentle breeze around. If there's ever a time to trade your dignity for a free kick it's in the finals!!!! Lol.

Great game to all involved and looking forward to next week.

Players player for me from the Terrace was little Kev Roberts. Worked hard all game and very slippery. Great game Pebs!!!

[Ranger-86]

Great game up at The Nest in first grade today. Both goals were off the spot and for mine neither were warranted. The penalty count was pretty heavily against Mussy but that was probably an indication of the ref not liking a hard/tough game and that's generally how we play. A couple of the Terrace boys spent more time on the deck than Taubman's Raw Linseed but in saying that, there was a gentle breeze around. If there's ever a time to trade your dignity for a free kick it's in the finals!!!! Lol.

Great game to all involved and looking forward to next week.

Players player for me from the Terrace was little Kev Roberts. Worked hard all game and very slippery. Great game Pebs!!!

Agreed ours looked soft to me and I was 80m away , unsuprisingly the square up call was given 5 minutes later to what I thought to be a fair fight for the ball ...... Both soft in the context of the game, but happy to get the away goal up there and still be in the fight for next week.

[controlzone]

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[the_butcher]

Great game up at The Nest in first grade today. Both goals were off the spot and for mine neither were warranted. The penalty count was pretty heavily against Mussy but that was probably an indication of the ref not liking a hard/tough game and that's generally how we play. A couple of the Terrace boys spent more time on the deck than Taubman's Raw Linseed but in saying that, there was a gentle breeze around. If there's ever a time to trade your dignity for a free kick it's in the finals!!!! Lol.

Great game to all involved and looking forward to next week.

Players player for me from the Terrace was little Kev Roberts. Worked hard all game and very slippery. Great game Pebs!!!

Rumour getting around newy at the moment was that terrace were as soft as shit! That's not the terrace I know, harden up lads. Tripping over blades of grass and getting knocked over by the barrington breeze soooofffffttttt

[XRanger]

Rumour getting around newy at the moment was that terrace were as soft as shit! That's not the terrace I know, harden up lads. Tripping over blades of grass and getting knocked over by the barrington breeze soooofffffttttt
We will def take the soft tag, muswellbrook are now up there with mereweather uni and medowie to claim a home draw against the terrace boys lol. Good game with a decent ref too

[The Dreaded Keeper]

Good game with a decent ref too

I'm guessing Steve (ref) must read this forum? Hahahahaha. I would have loved him if I was a Ranger!!!

[XRanger]

I'm guessing Steve (ref) must read this forum? Hahahahaha. I would have loved him if I was a Ranger!!!

You were lol

[The Dreaded Keeper]

Hahaha. Still got the silverware to prove it too!!!

[Swanky]

HAMILTON OLYMPIC SUPER SERIES - 6- A- SIDE COMPETITION

Hamilton Olympic FC is again asking for EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for teams that wish to compete in the 2nd ANNUAL OLYMPIC SUPER SERIES, 6- a- Side competition during the 2014 off season.

Prize Money: TBA- Subject to the number of applications.

When: Tuesday Nights in October, November & December 2014

Where: Darling St Oval, Hamilton

Grades: Seniors- Premier, Competitive & Social (Subject to the number of team registered)
Fee’s: Player Registration-
Senior Player Registered with FFA 2014- $60.00
Junior Player (U 18) Registered with FFA 2014- $30.00
Senior Player Not Registered with FFA 2014 - $70.00
Junior Player (U 18) Not Registered with FFA 2014- $40.00

Games Fees: Game fees each week will be $45.00 per team, per game, to be paid each MATCH NIGHT at the canteen PRIOR to the game starting. A bond of 2 weeks game fees ( 2 X $45= $90) will also be required to be paid in advance prior to the start of the season and will be returned as payment for game fees for the last 2 rounds.

Contact: To register your interest, please email your contact details to: heath.stewart72@gmail.com or secretary@hamiltonolympic.com.au for further details or information please contact; Heath Stewart- Registrar on 0437776650 or Con Gounis on 0423221352

Full Canteen facilities will be available on the nights.

[RANGER09]

email from association
Afternoon,

League 1, 2 & 3 have commenced their Semi Final process, some have completed their first leg and others have not. Premier Division commences this weekend and they may meet the same obstacle with regard to the washout of venues. In addition to the email sent last week I now add the following:

League 1, 2, 3

If Leg 1 has not been completed then it is now declared cancelled; move onto Leg 2 this weekend, take all necessary steps to play the match (as noted below #2) if washed out you will have the opportunity to reset for mid-week to obtain as result – this match is now a ‘knockout’ match, winner is through to the Grand Final (#5). Extra Time for 1st Grade only (2 x 10 mins), then Shootout, other Grades to Shootout.

If you have completed Leg 1 and Leg 2 is washed out, the opportunity to reset next week is available; if this match is not played, Leg 1 result will be cancelled and the two teams finishing 1st & 2nd on the Ladder will progress to the GF.

Premier Division

Take note of the above direction and the information below.

________________________________________
1. Play all matches with safety a priority.
2. If you can move to another venue then do so; contact all clubs at your ground and contact Gail or myself to pass the change onto the State League Referees.
3. With the Referee involved decide if postponing 3rd & or Res Grade and only playing 1st Grade is viable.
4. Any matches washed out on the weekend will have an opportunity to be reset next week before Leg 2.
5. If these matches are not played by Leg 2; then the match is cancelled and Leg 2 becomes a ‘knockout’ match to reach the Grand Final. NO AWAY GOALS will be involved in the outcome.
6. If you ground has no chance of playing on the weekend, then contact Gail in the normal procedure for notifications of washouts.
7. Start your negotiations for resets immediately; the two 1st Grade Clubs will nominate a day for their match – in League Two/Three Res Grade will play on the same night; if League One, 1st will play on the determined night with 3rd & Res Grade either the night before or after.

[TXK]

email from association
Afternoon,

League 1, 2 & 3 have commenced their Semi Final process, some have completed their first leg and others have not. Premier Division commences this weekend and they may meet the same obstacle with regard to the washout of venues. In addition to the email sent last week I now add the following:

League 1, 2, 3

If Leg 1 has not been completed then it is now declared cancelled; move onto Leg 2 this weekend, take all necessary steps to play the match (as noted below #2) if washed out you will have the opportunity to reset for mid-week to obtain as result – this match is now a ‘knockout’ match, winner is through to the Grand Final (#5). Extra Time for 1st Grade only (2 x 10 mins), then Shootout, other Grades to Shootout.

If you have completed Leg 1 and Leg 2 is washed out, the opportunity to reset next week is available; if this match is not played, Leg 1 result will be cancelled and the two teams finishing 1st & 2nd on the Ladder will progress to the GF.

Premier Division

Take note of the above direction and the information below.

________________________________________
1. Play all matches with safety a priority.
2. If you can move to another venue then do so; contact all clubs at your ground and contact Gail or myself to pass the change onto the State League Referees.
3. With the Referee involved decide if postponing 3rd & or Res Grade and only playing 1st Grade is viable.
4. Any matches washed out on the weekend will have an opportunity to be reset next week before Leg 2.
5. If these matches are not played by Leg 2; then the match is cancelled and Leg 2 becomes a ‘knockout’ match to reach the Grand Final. NO AWAY GOALS will be involved in the outcome.
6. If you ground has no chance of playing on the weekend, then contact Gail in the normal procedure for notifications of washouts.
7. Start your negotiations for resets immediately; the two 1st Grade Clubs will nominate a day for their match – in League Two/Three Res Grade will play on the same night; if League One, 1st will play on the determined night with 3rd & Res Grade either the night before or after.

How is King Park looking???

[outsider]

How is King Park looking???

Wet

[The Dreaded Keeper]

Here's hoping the rain clears up. The GF medal might as well be made of chocolate if 1 and 2 go through because of washouts!!!

[TXK]

Here's hoping the rain clears up. The GF medal might as well be made of chocolate if 1 and 2 go through because of washouts!!!

Absolute joke of a system by the association. Here you have a situation where Hamilton are going in with a 2-1 lead ,yet if the game gets called they are knocked out?? Also if Terraces play acting antics last week are the Nest are anything to go by, may as well consider the game called off now, regardless of how dry the pitch is come Saturday. I don't blame them either, the association has made a major cock up here if you ask me.

[namwob99]

Absolute joke of a system by the association. Here you have a situation where Hamilton are going in with a 2-1 lead ,yet if the game gets called they are knocked out?? Also if Terraces play acting antics last week are the Nest are anything to go by, may as well consider the game called off now, regardless of how dry the pitch is come Saturday. I don't blame them either, the association has made a major cock up here if you ask me.
They were never going to be able to please everybody.

[the_butcher]

Here's hoping the rain clears up. The GF medal might as well be made of chocolate if 1 and 2 go through because of washouts!!!

Well technically they have between now and next weekend to play the match. It also says that it can be played at a different venue if King Park is washed out. So there really should be no concern about the match taking place.

Imagine all the droplets of water that will be around for the terrace players to trip over though. Time to get the mrs to invest in some napisan lads.

[the_butcher]

Terrace can't turn the sprinklers on at every ground in Newy

[The Dreaded Keeper]

It is most definitely a rubbish system. Hamilton must be filthy at the mere suggestion that they could be out without a second leg, whilst currently winning the tie. Poor buggers.

So do we know who makes the "too wet" call? Surely it has to be the referees or somebody from the association, not somebody from the home club.

I'm confident we will get on still, teams 1 and 2 will want to earn their way to the GF, or be forced to live with knowing it to be a completely hollow GF win, and the medal to achieve nothing other than to bring shame to the trophy cabinet for all eternity.

[Bubbles7]

Here's hoping the rain clears up. The GF medal might as well be made of chocolate if 1 and 2 go through because of washouts!!!
I like chocolate

[hawk]

i bet the winners forget about so called hollow victories a soon as the 1st beer touches the lips. champions baby.

[thephenom]

email from association
Afternoon,

League 1, 2 & 3 have commenced their Semi Final process, some have completed their first leg and others have not. Premier Division commences this weekend and they may meet the same obstacle with regard to the washout of venues. In addition to the email sent last week I now add the following:

League 1, 2, 3

If Leg 1 has not been completed then it is now declared cancelled; move onto Leg 2 this weekend, take all necessary steps to play the match (as noted below #2) if washed out you will have the opportunity to reset for mid-week to obtain as result – this match is now a ‘knockout’ match, winner is through to the Grand Final (#5). Extra Time for 1st Grade only (2 x 10 mins), then Shootout, other Grades to Shootout.

If you have completed Leg 1 and Leg 2 is washed out, the opportunity to reset next week is available; if this match is not played, Leg 1 result will be cancelled and the two teams finishing 1st & 2nd on the Ladder will progress to the GF.

Premier Division

Take note of the above direction and the information below.

________________________________________
1. Play all matches with safety a priority.
2. If you can move to another venue then do so; contact all clubs at your ground and contact Gail or myself to pass the change onto the State League Referees.
3. With the Referee involved decide if postponing 3rd & or Res Grade and only playing 1st Grade is viable.
4. Any matches washed out on the weekend will have an opportunity to be reset next week before Leg 2.
5. If these matches are not played by Leg 2; then the match is cancelled and Leg 2 becomes a ‘knockout’ match to reach the Grand Final. NO AWAY GOALS will be involved in the outcome.
6. If you ground has no chance of playing on the weekend, then contact Gail in the normal procedure for notifications of washouts.
7. Start your negotiations for resets immediately; the two 1st Grade Clubs will nominate a day for their match – in League Two/Three Res Grade will play on the same night; if League One, 1st will play on the determined night with 3rd & Res Grade either the night before or after.

This is a joke. Teams need to play , whether it be at a different venue or not. Cant leave it up to a ladder finish. If that is the case , scrap the final series and make it a premier league style competition from next year.

[curious_fan]

So do we know who makes the "too wet" call? Surely it has to be the referees or somebody from the association, not somebody from the home club.

depends on each clubs exact circumstances BUT generally the Local Councils have the right to call off any ground or grounds (Maitland for example sometimes do this Friday afternoon). If the grounds are not closed by Councils-

Each club has a responsibility via their Local Grounds Committee or Council that play will neither be allowed if dangerous or if it will cause undue damage. The club officials take this responsibility and can be fined by the Council for repairs or be legally liable for injuries not just to players but to anyone on the grounds if they allow play. Now the Association can not over rule the club on this, they can apply pressure only, as the club is the tenant of the Council not the association.

Then finally the match officials make a ruling based on their guidelines of safety and regulations on lines etc.

So it isn't just a simple answer, clubs can be held to answer questions on their decisions but at the time everyone is always expected to do the best they can.

[pv4]

Someone is going to feel robbed regardless. If the 2nd fixtures don't get played, and the first-game winners go through, there will be talks of how finishing higher didn't have advantages as didn't get a home final etc.

Hopefully all the feds (NNSW, Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Newcastle) sort it out for next year, similar to this:

First leg - at home of highest place team. Second leg - at home of lowest place team. If first game is played, and second washed out, the first game result stands. If the first game is washed out, the second leg is a one-off fixture that the venue is now given to the home team (so regardless of weather on either weekend, the higher place team always sees at least one home final). If neither fixture is played, the highest ranked team goes through.

[mother theresa]

Someone is going to feel robbed regardless. If the 2nd fixtures don't get played, and the first-game winners go through, there will be talks of how finishing higher didn't have advantages as didn't get a home final etc.

Hopefully all the feds (NNSW, Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Newcastle) sort it out for next year, similar to this:

First leg - at home of highest place team. Second leg - at home of lowest place team. If first game is played, and second washed out, the first game result stands. If the first game is washed out, the second leg is a one-off fixture that the venue is now given to the home team (so regardless of weather on either weekend, the higher place team always sees at least one home final). If neither fixture is played, the highest ranked team goes through.

Hopefully sense will prevail, and the game remains the same as all over the world.
1st to the post, remove the Rugby League GF crap which exists in OZ, GF is there only for the 3rd, 4th and in some cases 5th place teams to recieve a second chance, bit late personally, win througout the year, and not bank on a 1 game result, to blow your trumpet and reign supreme. :pissup:

[Lofty]

Someone is going to feel robbed regardless. If the 2nd fixtures don't get played, and the first-game winners go through, there will be talks of how finishing higher didn't have advantages as didn't get a home final etc.

Hopefully all the feds (NNSW, Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Newcastle) sort it out for next year, similar to this:

First leg - at home of highest place team. Second leg - at home of lowest place team. If first game is played, and second washed out, the first game result stands. If the first game is washed out, the second leg is a one-off fixture that the venue is now given to the home team (so regardless of weather on either weekend, the higher place team always sees at least one home final). If neither fixture is played, the highest ranked team goes through.

Well in ZL1, the Suns first grade finished 4th, played the away leg first at Beresfield and won 2-1. Now, if the second leg isn't played, Beresfield still go through. Now that's harsh.

[pv4]

Well in ZL1, the Suns first grade finished 4th, played the away leg first at Beresfield and won 2-1. Now, if the second leg isn't played, Beresfield still go through. Now that's harsh.

That's not fair at all, surely there is someone at the feds with common sense that would be able to change this? I'm fairly sure the above scenario was not Johnny Warren's dream.

I would like to think if I was in Beresfields position here, and this scenario had played out and the second game was definitely unplayable, that myself and my teammates would be decent enough to tell the federation that we forfeit and the other team can have our spot.

[namwob99]

Life just isn't fair sometimes!!

How's king park looking for tomorrow? We any chance of getting on?

[Lofty]

I can definitely see both sides to the story. At the end of the day, someone isn't going to be happy. It's a very unfortunate situation that we've had this much consistent rain at the pointy end of the season.
I would much rather have just a penalty shoot-out if the ground is unplayable.

[Giges]

Well in ZL1, the Suns first grade finished 4th, played the away leg first at Beresfield and won 2-1. Now, if the second leg isn't played, Beresfield still go through. Now that's harsh.

You're 100% right, that's not fair. But what's the answer?? I can't see any scenario where a team isn't going to feel ripped off.

I don't think anyone can expect the best performed team over the season to give up their grand final spot to 4th based on one game.

[Premy]

The Fed have failed miserably here. It shouldn't have come to this situation where the rules have been made up after the 1st ball had been kicked. If the rules were made up at the start of the season everyone would have known the rules and no one would have been able to complain.

[Creepin10]

Hows king park looking lads?

[The Dreaded Keeper]

I'm all the way up in Muswellbrook boys so don't take it as gospel, but I've spoken to some Terrace boys and it looks like the games will definitely be played tomorrow. After hearing this I've stopped drinking, so we better be on.......

[RANGER09]

Def on today!

[The Dreaded Keeper]

I can't believe we are on. I drove past last night and saw Kenny down at King Park with a torch and a fire hose.........😝😝😝

[RANGER09]

On the beers again, that was just Kenny taking a leak!

[nosmackjustfact]

Good luck to all teams in the finals.ITS FOOTBALL DAY

[gny]

Terrace 7 mussy 1
8-2 on agg,
Poor mussy keeper only 16 will learn from today,
But otherwise dominat from terrace
So next week tez v Olympic?

[namwob99]

Terrace 7 mussy 1
8-2 on agg,
Poor mussy keeper only 16 will learn from today,
But otherwise dominat from terrace
So next week tez v Olympic?
Lol

[Buddha]

Lol

please tell me you guys won.

[FiftyEight]

please tell me you guys won.
1st's play tomorrow. You must be really enjoying your retirement. You don't even know when the games are being played.

[Buddha]

1st's play tomorrow. You must be really enjoying your retirement. You don't even know when the games are being played.
All these lies you tell makes your nose bigger and bigger Pinocchio.

[The Dreaded Keeper]

I've gotta say, after returning from a full shoulder reco in just 8 weeks and dismantling our midfield today, I'm kind of regretting the "#riseforkrause" post I made on here a while ago.......
#shouldnothaverisenforkrause

[The Dreaded Keeper]

Terrace VS Olympic. Gonna be a great GF!!!

[pv4]

I've gotta say, after returning from a full shoulder reco in just 8 weeks and dismantling our midfield today, I'm kind of regretting the "#riseforkrause" post I made on here a while ago.......
#shouldnothaverisenforkrause

:rof:

[hawk]

I take it the terrace didnt trip over the grass. Was there muscle in the Brook?

[West Wallsend FC]

Guys,

Could you please pass onto your Secretary/Coaches for those teams in the finals, we are putting together a Grand Final Match Day Program for next Sunday.

We will be emailing clubs asking for team lists (no numbers just names) to try and make it a more personal keepsake for some.

Ground is looking good, all recent weather considered, but on game day we may need to close off the far end of the park to cars. So if players who are alone can park a the top of the ground as you enter then families can park with views to the field.

Canteen, bbq, bar, scoreboard etc will all be there for everyone to enjoy, I missed last years games but the club certainly enjoyed the day and we hope to give everyone a great end to the year again.

Good luck to all. Westy

[The Dreaded Keeper]

I take it the terrace didnt trip over the grass. Was there muscle in the Brook?

There was muscle in the Brook. Just not much skill or ability yesterday. Terrace looked sharp.

[the_butcher]

I take it the terrace didnt trip over the grass. Was there muscle in the Brook?

It's "Muswell" mate, some professional you are! You're probably sending kids home empty handed, unable to complete their research assignments.

[pv4]

I missed last years games but the club certainly enjoyed the day and we hope to give everyone a great end to the year again.

Last years day was great - good luck with this year and let's hope it's just as good!

[namwob99]

Hammo up 3-2? in reggies and 2-2 draw in firsts.

[dingdong]

Ressies
3-2 olympic

1sts
2-2

Tight game with bero going up 1-0 then olympic getting a lucky goal off a long ball. Then bero scoring off a great header for 2-1. Olympic got a pen to finish it and go through 4-3 on aggregate. Good times

[XRanger]

Have to say congrats to Hamilton on making the GF, I thought bero looked the better team and real sharp today even after losing their striker within the first 5 mins, hope all is well with him it didn't look good seeing him getting carried from the ground.I thought #2 for bero was best on feild, always looked dangerous and copped a flogging for his efforts a lot , good player would look better in green and gold lol

[namwob99]

Have to say congrats to Hamilton on making the GF, I thought bero looked the better team and real sharp today even after losing their striker within the first 5 mins, hope all is well with him it didn't look good seeing him getting carried from the ground.I thought #2 for bero was best on feild, always looked dangerous and copped a flogging for his efforts a lot , good player would look better in green and gold lol
Yeah losing Nealy early was a kick in the teeth. Suffered a broken leg. Deadset made of glass.

Tobes was immense today, I know this comment will give him a massive head but it may now be large enough to match his nose. No chance of him in green and gold, it'd be too far a trip for someone to pick him up and take him everywhere.

[RANGER09]

Hope you Have a speedy recovery Nealy! If you had shaved your beard you would probably have beaten the Olympic defender to the ball lol, hope all goes well and your back terrorising defenders next season.

[dingdong]

Hope all is well soon. No good to see anyone like that.

[XRanger]

Yeah losing Nealy early was a kick in the teeth. Suffered a broken leg. Deadset made of glass.

Tobes was immense today, I know this comment will give him a massive head but it may now be large enough to match his nose. No chance of him in green and gold, it'd be too far a trip for someone to pick him up and take him everywhere. lol yeah def a big loss so early in the match, he def could of been the difference today. Still a good effort for the year though atleast you got some silverware to show for it.

[namwob99]

lol yeah def a big loss so early in the match, he def could of been the difference today. Still a good effort for the year though atleast you got some silverware to show for it.
Yeah mate. Achieved our goal. Come back bigger and better next year. Hopefully our reggies can spring a surprise on Sunday too.

[roundballsarebetter]

Well if you told me 6 weeks ago that it would be a Hamilton and Raymond Terrace GF , I would of thought you were on drugs. Funny how certain teams struggle against certain playing styles, those last few round beresfield were putting in at least 5 goals a game and Hamilton were struggling until the final round, but hamitons defense stood up against beros attacking strength.

Could be a massive day for Olympic with both grades playing on the day.

[West Wallsend FC]

Grounds looking good for Sunday

823824

[Ranger-86]

Grounds looking good for Sunday

823824

Really looking forward to the day , hopefully westy get some good coin out of it to help them get back on their feet after the troubles at the start of the year.

[Swanky]

Yeah losing Nealy early was a kick in the teeth. Suffered a broken leg. Deadset made of glass.



On Behalf of Hamilton Olympic we wish the Nealy a speedy recovery and hope he is back for the new season.
Also would like to thank Berefield for a putting on a great day and having such an immaculate playing surface with all the rain that was around last week

[namwob99]

The ground held up really well considering how wet she was during the week. We've got a pretty good groundkeeper. As for Neal Finn, he's in surgery as we speak getting 2 screws and plate inserted. He reckons he'll be back next year.

[Neally]

On Behalf of Hamilton Olympic we wish the Nealy a speedy recovery and hope he is back for the new season.
Also would like to thank Berefield for a putting on a great day and having such an immaculate playing surface with all the rain that was around last week

Cheers guys, about to get discharged and can't wait to get out of here! Plates and screws are gunna make 6-a-side tough!! Hopefully all should be well for the start of next season!

[RANGER09]

Guys,

Could you please pass onto your Secretary/Coaches for those teams in the finals, we are putting together a Grand Final Match Day Program for next Sunday.

We will be emailing clubs asking for team lists (no numbers just names) to try and make it a more personal keepsake for some.

Ground is looking good, all recent weather considered, but on game day we may need to close off the far end of the park to cars. So if players who are alone can park a the top of the ground as you enter then families can park with views to the field.

Canteen, bbq, bar, scoreboard etc will all be there for everyone to enjoy, I missed last years games but the club certainly enjoyed the day and we hope to give everyone a great end to the year again.

Good luck to all. Westy

have not seen email come through yet - can you check if they have been sent out? what is the latest they can be passed on?

[hawk]

It's "Muswell" mate,

but gee whiz they know a bit about football. pretty important imo. Show us ya muswells

[West Wallsend FC]

have not seen email come through yet - can you check if they have been sent out? what is the latest they can be passed on?

An sms was sent to the contact person supplied for each club with our email address. Only Olympic has replied , if we are to include them we need them by noon thursday to get to printers.

westwallsendsfc@gmail.com if anyone can chase up the other clubs for us.

[RANGER09]

An sms was sent to the contact person supplied for each club with our email address. Only Olympic has replied , if we are to include them we need them by noon thursday to get to printers.

westwallsendsfc@gmail.com if anyone can chase up the other clubs for us.

email sent :)

[Neally]

An sms was sent to the contact person supplied for each club with our email address. Only Olympic has replied , if we are to include them we need them by noon thursday to get to printers.

westwallsendsfc@gmail.com if anyone can chase up the other clubs for us.

Ours sent also

[roundballsarebetter]

How does johnson park handle the rain??

[The Dreaded Keeper]

The association said that if Johnson Park is washed out then Bero will be awarded the GF winners medal, as they were the highest placed team on the ladder😳😳😳

[hawk]

I thought it was no grand final no winner declared.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

I thought it was no grand final no winner declared.

That was what the email from Newcastle Football stated.

[gny]

Res
Bero 1 Olympic 1
Bero 5-4 on pens
1sts
Tez 3 Olympic 1

[RANGER09]

Up the Rangers!

[dingdong]

Congratulations to Raymond Terrace for the win yesterday. Well deserved winners and were just too quick, too fit for us. Best team in the comp in my opinion. Thanks to Westy for a good day. all the best till next year

[Ranger-86]

Congratulations to Raymond Terrace for the win yesterday. Well deserved winners and were just too quick, too fit for us. Best team in the comp in my opinion. Thanks to Westy for a good day. all the best till next year

Well after celebrations have finally finished ( In which our coach got a bit to excited and has done his acl) I thought I would have my say about the day and about our season as a club.

Firstly thanks very much to west wallsend for putting on what I thought was a very professional well run day , The pitch held up well considering the rain and I dont think anyone could have any complaints about the day as a whole.

On the game I thought we were in control for a large part of the game. Im not sure what happened to the quick striker that played beresfield and caused them some headaches but we were glad not to see him playing. As it was said we were skmply to quick over the park and whilst I commend hamilton to sticking to their system , I gotta question the decision to stick with a flat back four especially considering our pace up front.

On the season as a whole , Im really proud of us as a club for the effort and heart put in by everyone , we had 24 players start a 1st grade game this year out of 30 registered players which definetly hurt our reserves this year and the club as a whole in the club championship, we lost lez early in the comp who would have easily scored us 30 goals this year , we lost krausey ( who I think is the best player in the comp by far) for ten games and much must be said for the blokes dedication to make it back for finals time after a shoulder reco and play after only training once for ten weeks,we also lost our starting centreback to a back injury for the whole 2nd round.

So yea alot of hard work and effort went into that win on the weekend and hopefully its a sign of better things to come for the rangers. Thanks for the year to all clubs , its been a blast.