2014 Zone League 3 Thread

[WWMTD?]

Well well well, I am surprised at those results. Kurri res grade obviously improved greatly throughout the year but RAAF were clearly the strongest team in res (in my eyes) all year. To get both teams through to GF is a great effort.
Cookers 1st grade seemed to stall in the back end of the season, I would have had them v Simba in 1st grade GF at the 1/2 way point of the year.
Should make for 2 interesting GF's due to the different playing styles of kurri v samba and cookers v kurri. Good luck to all.

Cookers 1sts struggled with numbers the whole back half of the year, so we were happy we ended up limping into 2nd. If Simba are on they will be wry hard to beat, but should be a good game anyhow. I thought RAAF would have toppled Kurri but they got done in both games so they were obviously the better team.

[anfield]

First grade grand final should be a good game. Simba will be hard to beat if they are on.
No suprise that kurri are in the final. They appear to play with more commitment and spirit then all the rest in this competition. Kurri may look to try dominate simba physically, they will battle hard for every play.

Cooks hill should win reserves. Good effort from kurri to make the final. They appeared to look much improved and sharper in game 3 against us( going of the 30 mins I seen).

Anyway best of luck to all involved. Would have come watch, but being on fathers day, no chance.

[Retro Jet]

Had several phone calls this morning concerning grounds.

Beryl Humble under water.... Ducks 1 - Football 0
Idea was proposed of moving to games to King Pk...(see above) = Ducks 2 - Football 0
The search is still on. Watch this space!

[gny]

King park would be fine, best wet weather fields around as they are playing there this morning as I drove past, it's just booked out that's all

[The roosta]

Have heard they want to re play the grand final mid week what a load of shit there would have to be over 500 fields in newcastle and the hunter and we can't get a game on one of them

[WWMTD?]

Had several phone calls this morning concerning grounds.

Beryl Humble under water.... Ducks 1 - Football 0
Idea was proposed of moving to games to King Pk...(see above) = Ducks 2 - Football 0
The search is still on. Watch this space!

1 of the cookers boys didn't get the message and went to tenambit..said it looked fine, no surface water at all. Absolute gee up. If you tell people you are hosting a grand final, host the f*cking thing.

[WWMTD?]

Have heard they want to re play the grand final mid week what a load of shit there would have to be over 500 fields in newcastle and the hunter and we can't get a game on one of them

Not a snowballs chance in hell cooks hill will agree to a mid week game. Its ridiculous. Lets make it next Saturday and have 4 back up fields so this nonsense doesn't happen again

[The roosta]

We even offered to try and organise a ground up our way just so we could play and were told it was to late as everyone else had already been informed that it was off and that it might be a mid week fixture

[The roosta]

Not a snowballs chance in hell cooks hill will agree to a mid week game. Its ridiculous. Lets make it next Saturday and have 4 back up fields so this nonsense doesn't happen again
Fully agree with ya there man who the hell wants to play a grand final mid week I don't know why there wasn't more options available today with the weather we have had lately

[11 herbs&spices]

Kurri won't be agreeing to a mid week catch up game either!!
This is by far the biggest c*#kshow I've seen in all my years
Of playing,grand finals don't get washed out!! It should be
Played rain,hail or shine.this may be zfl3 but we all pay our rego
Like ur zpl's and zfl 1,to be called off without even a decent
Attempt to find an alternate venue is an absolute disgrace on
Newcastle footballs behalf.

[WWMTD?]

Kurri won't be agreeing to a mid week catch up game either!!
This is by far the biggest c*#kshow I've seen in all my years
Of playing,grand finals don't get washed out!! It should be
Played rain,hail or shine.this may be zfl3 but we all pay our rego
Like ur zpl's and zfl 1,to be called off without even a decent
Attempt to find an alternate venue is an absolute disgrace on
Newcastle footballs behalf.

+1. I generally think Newcastle football do a pretty good job, but I am very surprised there was not 1 or 2 back up grounds locked away with all the rain we've been having. Shouldn't be having to scramble around grand final morning looking for a kick. Mad Monday plans in disarray! I should be on the piss now after a hard fought game!

[sharky21]

1 of the cookers boys didn't get the message and went to tenambit..said it looked fine, no surface water at all. Absolute gee up. If you tell people you are hosting a grand final, host the f*cking thing.
Just cause there is no surface water doesn't mean the ground is playable. We had a shit load of rain here last night and the day before. And as always has been the case at tenambit we put player safety first. The decision was made that it was unplayable at a reasonable time to find an alternative ground.
If we had played and u or someone else had broken a leg because of the unplayable conditions u would be on here whinging and saying y didn't we call it off. So my club made the right choice. So how bout taking Ur frustrations out on the people who should have had a back up ground on standby in case of this situation instead of at a club who at the end of the day made the correct decision.

[sharky21]

In my opinion we should be doing away with grandfinals and finals all together. I know I stand in the minority on this topic but have always believed the team at the top at seasons end are the best team and shouldn't then have to win a gf to prove that. More teams in each league extend the season a tad longer, would save all the bullshit that comes about with finals and the ifs and buts when wet weather plays it's part in the finals.

[11 herbs&spices]

I agree ur in the minority

[namwob99]

Go to the pub lads!!

[Charman]

Hey sharky, I do take ur point on the safety of players but one does sometimes wander about decisions as u guys have probably the most precious ground going. We know u get hit hard with fines if u proceed and damage the pitch, having said that I can't see how anyone actually expected to get a gig yesterday, It f@#ing pissed down all week! The games should now be next Sat, no ifs or butts!
And yes.......u are in the minority. I know finals in football globally are not the norm but in Aus it is a custom we all love (most of us). How about also, the spare weekends, if it is fine the comp moves forward a week (so 2 weeks this year). To bad so sad for those who are away etc. it is football season, playing takes priority.
Hopefully common sense prevails and the GF is next Sat.

[The roosta]

From the word that has been going around so far I highly doubt it will be a Saturday game have heard cause of zpl gf next Saturday and npl Sunday but who knows
I hope they do see it like the players and see we just want a grand final and be able to enjoy it on a weekend with supporters just as every other division has had the chance to today

[hawk]

yep unlike the world aussies have finals and for years if needed we've played in bog holes if needed. fk this puttin it back sh1t.

have it on friday night then get on the cans.

[WWMTD?]

From the word that has been going around so far I highly doubt it will be a Saturday game have heard cause of zpl gf next Saturday and npl Sunday but who knows
I hope they do see it like the players and see we just want a grand final and be able to enjoy it on a weekend with supporters just as every other division has had the chance to today

Cooks hill have 2 teams in ZPL Gf next week and even taking that into account there is no way we want ZL3 to play anytime other than Saturday. No one is going to toss up watching ZPL or ZL3..if you are following a team you watch that game, and that's that. Surely Newcastle football can have 1 person at the ZL3 GF. I'd week grand final is a horrible idea and we won't be up for it at all.

Fck I wish they had just given us all another hour to look for another ground so we didn't have this shite to deal with.

[11 herbs&spices]

From the word that has been going around so far I highly doubt it will be a Saturday game have heard cause of zpl gf next Saturday and npl Sunday but who knows
I hope they do see it like the players and see we just want a grand final and be able to enjoy it on a weekend with supporters just as every other division has had the chance to today

And this is why it shits me,just because there's divisions
Above our comp doesn't make them kings,we p**s n s#€t in the same thing that
Zpl do and yet we are fed the scraps whenever it's convenient for the association
I'm honestly that fed up with being treated like an
U12's junior,(even tho I bet my bottom $)
They played they're gf)and yet we are told we'l
Catch it up through the week to make sure that this
Zpl has plenty of spectators next satdy..(glad I can go watch a team I couldn't give
2 f&$ks about) good decision,there's a reason clubs are dropping off it it ain't
From shy numbers of players,people aren't wiling or patient enuf
To put they're hand up to av to deal with the s$$t that being dealt from the federation,
And I don't blame them,something's gotta change and it's not goin to come from
(The all high and mighty).sick of being treated like a pesant,had to get it off me chest
N I know I'm not the only 1 thinking this.

[anfield]

Wow, No grand final. Sounds like a fair bit of blame game going on. Totally agree with 11herbs&spices
Grand finals dont get washed out.

In saying that its ridiculas that if correct Tenambit fc have to pay Maitland Council for any demage to ground. That puts Tenambit in a no win situation. Ridiculas council rules that need to be lifted unless ground is a swamp. Otherwise other venues may have to be looked at.

[West Wallsend FC]

Grand Finals will be played, this Sat 13th at Johnson Park West Wallsend.
Have confirmed we will host them with Newcastle Football this evening so see everyone there

[WWMTD?]

Grand Finals will be played, this Sat 13th at Johnson Park West Wallsend.
Have confirmed we will host them with Newcastle Football this evening so see everyone there

Great work from the committee at westy for stepping up and helping out, now, please please don't call it off!!

[The roosta]

Cheers westy for putting your hand up

[11 herbs&spices]

That's awesome,thank you,finally some good news!!

[West Wallsend FC]

Great work from the committee at westy for stepping up and helping out, now, please please don't call it off!!

No worries guys, our words to Russell Henry were the same this week as last week. Games will be played regardless, only called off if Match Officials decide to do so.

Not 100% sure of kick off times at moment, Zone Assoc were looking at bringing forward to allow people to get to see ZPL Finals I believe.

If weather looks like rain though and your a player, just perhaps park outside the ground so families etc can get cars into ground to watch you. We have covered seating on far side but due to the recent rain, for those that know the ground, we can't let cars past the scoreboard at the far end. Grounds being rolled again today to get rid of the bumps.divots from Sundays games so should be a good surface again for this Sat.

[The roosta]

Cheers again guys and I'm pretty sure regardless if its rolled or not it would be top notch compared to what we play on every weekend lol

[NUGUNS]

No worries guys, our words to Russell Henry were the same this week as last week. Games will be played regardless, only called off if Match Officials decide to do so.

Not 100% sure of kick off times at moment, Zone Assoc were looking at bringing forward to allow people to get to see ZPL Finals I believe.

If weather looks like rain though and your a player, just perhaps park outside the ground so families etc can get cars into ground to watch you. We have covered seating on far side but due to the recent rain, for those that know the ground, we can't let cars past the scoreboard at the far end. Grounds being rolled again today to get rid of the bumps.divots from Sundays games so should be a good surface again for this Sat.

Good initiative to get this up and running.

[Retro Jet]

I can't see a reason why not to go with 10.30am and 12.45pm kick off's m'self.

[The roosta]

Or even just leave them at normal times if 1st grade was to go to penalties and then have the presentation the people who wanna go watch zpl would be late anyway I'm pretty sure if supporters wanna go to watch them they will be there anyway regardless of our kick off times and having playing your own grand final I doubt many would go watch another game they would be keen to get on the drink
Plus I like a sleep in and these times are getting me out of bed to early lol

[11 herbs&spices]

What's the drainage like at westy? Had a fair drop of
Rain this morning,someone must of run over a chinamen
Between our 3 clubs,we've had nothing but bad luck
With the weather for the last month.

[The roosta]

Hopefully it clears up over the next few days surely we can't have that much bad luck to get washed out again lol

[Ranger-86]

What's the drainage like at westy? Had a fair drop of
Rain this morning,someone must of run over a chinamen
Between our 3 clubs,we've had nothing but bad luck
With the weather for the last month.
Rained every day last week but it was easily playable last sunday , water would come out of the ground under foot but didnt affect the roll of the ball at all.

As someone from westy said you will get on rain hail or shine, dont stress haha

[curious_fan]

Just back from walking dog and walked past the ground. Groundsman was there marking field which looked great and was putting bins out. Didn't get a chance to chat but it hasn't rained very much at all out around Westy for the last 48 hours, fingers crossed just for a nice day for you boys to enjoy a nice drink and a bite to eat while watching the games.

[sharky21]

GF UPDATE
Res 1-0 win to cookshill

First start of second half 2-1 Kurri

[sharky21]

GF UPDATE
Res 1-0 win to cookshill

First start of second half 2-1 Kurri

Kurri win 3-1 all players remained on the pitch, some by shear luck that the ref didn't want to show a red. #8 and captain for Simba was fairly keen to wait for the refs back to be turned then put a few cheap shots on some of the Kurri blokes. And I thought Kurri where ment to be the grubs. Kurri keeper was outstanding making plenty of crucial saves. Simba took the early lead and Kurri did well to come back and control large parts. Simba had their chances to get back into the game but where wasteful in front of goal.

[anfield]

Congradulations to kurri. Well done to simba for minor premiership and promotion.

Didnt see the game, would have went to watch it if kickoff stayed at normal times. Stupid decison, All grand finals should be given their own standing.

I was suprised about lack of punishment in general by referees this year for challenges. Our club had only 1 suspension all year, suprising. All age referees much more harsh on dangerous challenges. Seen a couple of dangerous challenges that were obviouslly challenges to delibrately injure players,Not good.
So it doesnt suprise me to here that some challenges were left unpunished.

Looking at it, Kurri have the ideal setup to push their club forward.

[leftrightout]

I have heard a rumour recently that some guys from Edgeworth Jnrs are looking at putting a team together for this league.
Sounds like good news, the more clubs with a few all ages teams getting involved the better in my opinion!

[AlPaca]

Also heard Maitland are looking at getting a squad in.

[anfield]

I have heard a rumour recently that some guys from Edgeworth Jnrs are looking at putting a team together for this league.
Sounds like good news, the more clubs with a few all ages teams getting involved the better in my opinion!

One of our guys heard from the Edgeworth camp, They are defineatly in. Apparently there is interest from multiple other clubs.

[BP Super Dynamos]

I've heard some murmurs coming from Abermain about trying to rustle up 2 grades to join ZL3 next season

[Bremsstrahlung]

imo, this will be the new All Age avenue for clubs. Clubs failing to adapt/make a team may be jeopardised.

[anfield]

I've heard some murmurs coming from Abermain about trying to rustle up 2 grades to join ZL3 next season

More clubs in id's the better. Especially given that three teams have left id's for the new fm league. If they slide everyone up to fill the gaps, new teams will be required to make up the difference. More teams also helps us to avoid the spoon.

[anfield]

Should all make for an interesting id meeting next week anyway.

[Newsfeed]

I've heard some murmurs coming from Abermain about trying to rustle up 2 grades to join ZL3 next season

Go play at Kurri. Bellbird and Weston Swifts have folded due to numbers this season, if anything it will only weaken the area. Abermain have no junior teams so what you'd base the team off a o/35s team and all age team? Really clever idea!

[BP Super Dynamos]

I don't see any problem with Abermain joining ZL3 despite them having a small junior base, Hunter Simba have done fine without one. The Weston Swifts managed to kick around for 10 years also. Presently, Kurri are the only ZL club in the Cessnock, Branxton and Kurri Kurri areas. There are numerous all age sides throughout these areas and not everyone who wants to play ZL would play for Kurri. There is definite potential for Abermain to attract players. Even if Abermain do base their squad around current sides in O/35's and A/Age, who really cares? They obviously want to play "real" football (45 minute halves, substitution etc.) instead of A/Age, so let them. It doesn't matter if they pull out of the competition in 1,2,3 even 10 years time, if at all. As long as they can field 2 sides, let them play.

[anfield]

I agree, pay their money and field two teams and they are in. Like mentioned before, 3 clubs have left zone leagues for new fm leagues. So basically new clubs are needed.

At the end of the day clubs have to
crawl before they can walk. I would applaud Abermain if they give it a crack.

[Retro Jet]

If Kearlsey can field an ID squad (1994 - when I first played ID's) then just about anyone can.
Go Abermain!

[anfield]

Looks like zl3 will be a much different looking competition next year. 7 new clubs brings the number of zone clubs to 40.

New clubs are
Edgeworth
Abermain
Valentine
Kahibah
Jesmond jnr
New lambton jnr
Wallsend

With ten team comps, most of these clubs will enter zl3. Wallsend have applied to be in zl2. Great news with the new teams, credit to federations in getting new entrants.

[reddevil17]

I say **** wallsend why do they get special rules start in 3s its only cause they ****ed there guys over now there in new fm...

[hawk]

I say **** wallsend why do they get special rules start in 3s its only cause they ****ed there guys over now there in new fm...

I take it a few have been told they are surplus to requirements?

[Tommyjet]

Won't say what my thoughts are on a trip to abermain

[dan]

I say **** wallsend why do they get special rules start in 3s its only cause they ****ed there guys over now there in new fm...

Can you please expand on how we "****ed" our guys over?

[Supersub]

Wallsend ain't f/!.??ed any of the boys over we will all still support the club these that have played there last year and few of us coming back we just wanna stick together and play fir a great club

[The Ghost]

If Kearlsey can field an ID squad (1994 - when I first played ID's) then just about anyone can.
Go Abermain!

Kearsley... that's a blast from the past...always an entertaining trip .

[hawk]

oh thats right the wallsend mob who chat amongst themselves. take to the pub or park not here

[BP Super Dynamos]

I'm quite looking forward to an away game @ Abermain. Closer to home than a home game @ Tenambit

[Charman]

Ok so everyone is supposed to start in 3's but that would mean the team who cam 2nd last would be elevated to 2's and Wallsend will probably smash 3's. I think a little flexibility may go along way to ensuring the comps remain pretty even.

[sharky21]

I'm quite looking forward to an away game @ Abermain. Closer to home than a home game @ Tenambit
As long as it stays that way. And u don't decide to reverse thos home and away venues. ;-)

[anfield]

Interesting competition for season 2015.

Raaf
Mayfield
Dudley
Wallsend
Kahibah
Valentine
Abermain
New lambton jnrs
Jesnond jnr
Edgeworth

Suprised tenambit went to zl2 in front of Raaf.
Im tipping Raaf, Wallsend and Mayfield will all be around top 4.

[Jardelsimage]

Kearsley... that's a blast from the past...always an entertaining trip .

Kearsley, what memories that brings, good to see them back.

[amishpanda]

oh thats right the wallsend mob who chat amongst themselves. take to the pub or park not here

Incorrect. Reddevil obviously plays for a separate club (from previous posts, im guessing mayfield) and is making false statements that he has no idea about. I'm guessing again, but probably because he is someone who is threatened in the face of any competition, and is now scared a potentially good team has been included on the bill.

[sharky21]

Interesting competition for season 2015.

Raaf
Mayfield
Dudley
Wallsend
Kahibah
Valentine
Abermain
New lambton jnrs
Jesnond jnr
Edgeworth

Suprised tenambit went to zl2 in front of Raaf.
Im tipping Raaf, Wallsend and Mayfield will all be around top 4.

The only reason I could think that we at tenambit went up ahead of the RAAF is the Raaf facilities not being up to scratch for the competition. Or its a typo or the Raaf said no to promotion due to not knowing who will be in the team next year.

[namwob99]

The only reason I could think that we at tenambit went up ahead of the RAAF is the Raaf facilities not being up to scratch for the competition. Or its a typo or the Raaf said no to promotion due to not knowing who will be in the team next year.

You guys would've had to apply for 2's or at least been consulted with?

[sharky21]

You guys would've had to apply for 2's or at least been consulted with?
Couldn't tell you if we have to be honest I haven't heard anything. new committee just took over and iv only just started to touch base with them and nothing was bought up about it.

[hawk]

Incorrect. Reddevil obviously plays for a separate club (from previous posts, im guessing mayfield) and is making false statements that he has no idea about. I'm guessing again, but probably because he is someone who is threatened in the face of any competition, and is now scared a potentially good team has been included on the bill.

Fair enough. I dont think the devils will let that stuff bother them and will be well prepared. Be interesting to see how these new teams go in NewFM.

If its some sort of a level comp i might start watching it. anyhow back to Z3 banter.

[Charman]

I am guessing to keep with protocol Wallsend had to enter in 3's. RAAF facilities are crap at an all age level let alone Zone. C'mon RAAF do something, even Cookers temp set up crapped on your permanent arrangement! Saying that my info is RAAF were as keen as anyone to go up, at the 1/2 way point of the season they were looking good for self deserved promotion. Tenambit have got there as they have been in higher leagues before and it must be said they have one of the best setups going. Thank god I don't have to hear Sharky screaming all game anymore (just kiddin Sharky, love ya work) :)
I'm happy enough and as we start our recruitment for next year I see a strong comp but be warned we WILL be better for the lessons learnt from our first year in.

[sharky21]

I am guessing to keep with protocol Wallsend had to enter in 3's. RAAF facilities are crap at an all age level let alone Zone. C'mon RAAF do something, even Cookers temp set up crapped on your permanent arrangement! Saying that my info is RAAF were as keen as anyone to go up, at the 1/2 way point of the season they were looking good for self deserved promotion. Tenambit have got there as they have been in higher leagues before and it must be said they have one of the best setups going. Thank god I don't have to hear Sharky screaming all game anymore (just kiddin Sharky, love ya work) :)
I'm happy enough and as we start our recruitment for next year I see a strong comp but be warned we WILL be better for the lessons learnt from our first year in.
U might get lucky we could get drawn in state cup or even arrange a trial game just so u don't miss out. Lol. And they way things are shaping up i could be louder as iv planned mini retirement next year to help more with off field stuff for the team and get drunk playing Friday nights with me brother in law and a few mates. So I'd say I could be the team supporter on more occasions then player.

[Charman]

U might get lucky we could get drawn in state cup or even arrange a trial game just so u don't miss out. Lol. And they way things are shaping up i could be louder as iv planned mini retirement next year to help more with off field stuff for the team and get drunk playing Friday nights with me brother in law and a few mates. So I'd say I could be the team supporter on more occasions then player.

Oh shit, not o/35 Friday nights? I play in that too! We played a team from Tenambit this year and last! Bugger!

[sharky21]

Oh shit, not o/35 Friday nights? I play in that too! We played a team from Tenambit this year and last! Bugger!

No definitely not over 35's I'm only 27 but feel as tho I should be playing that age group. U may have played my missus old boy he was the loud pommy central mid.

[Marker2.3]

Interesting competition for season 2015.

Raaf
Mayfield
Dudley
Wallsend
Kahibah
Valentine
Abermain
New lambton jnrs
Jesnond jnr
Edgeworth

Suprised tenambit went to zl2 in front of Raaf.
Im tipping Raaf, Wallsend and Mayfield will all be around top 4.

Any inside word on who will be strong next season?

[Charman]

Any inside word on who will be strong next season?

Indications are Wallsend will be strong but looking at that comp I think it will be very tough and very even all round. Abermain could attract anyone who does not want to play for Kurri or who is forced out of Kurri due to their promotion. Kahibah will have overflow from higher grades as will Valentine. Mayfield improved dramatically this year as the season progressed and Edgie are always competitive.
Anyone's comp for the taking.